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STRENGTHENED FARM PARTNERSHIP THIS FIRE SEASON

by Halden Boyd

A NEW initiative and action has been taken to strengthen the partnership between the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and farmers across the Northern Rivers and throughout the state from the devastating impacts of bush fires.

The 2020-2021 Fire Season is now in place, which this year is expected to see an increase of threat from grass fires due to wetter and warmer than average conditions over Winter and predicted for

Spring.

The new initiative launched in the Clarence Valley recently will lead to the NSW RFS and the NSW Farmers Association working together to better protect farming communities.

What is being stressed in the partnership is that grass fires can spread quickly across large distances three times faster than a bush fire, wiping out entire farms in an instant hit.

The Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said the partnership is

already delivering results with a new working group formed in the Clarence Valley focused on integrating Farm Fire Units into fire fighting operations.

“Improving communications between farmers and firefighters on firegrounds is an immediate focus of the group ahead of this fire season,” he said.

“This is critical to ensuring that firefighters and farmers are working effectively and safely to protect life and property”.

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Another initiative is forming Getting Ready groups ahead of the full fire season, where getting to know local RFS Brigades and members is promoted.

“As part of every rural community across the State, the NSW Rural Fire Service already works closely with farmers to help make our communities safer”, NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers said.

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Under the strengthened partnership, other key initiatives include local decision making where farmers and local communities are key members of local Bush Fire Management Committees.

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SAFFIN CALLS FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC SUPPORT LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin is calling on the BerejeklianBarilaro Government to deliver urgent financial support to businesses on the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands and to strategically establish a Special Activation Precinct to turbo charge the regional economy saying it will help the region climb out of the local impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have projects ready, the collaboration and the will, but we need our share of New South Wales’ available resources, including the $1.75 billion owed to regional and rural NSW from Restart NSW”, Ms Saffin said.

Ms Saffin has used a series of Notices of Motion to NSW Parliament to focus the Government’s attention on the Electorate of Lismore, still recovering from 2017’s major flood, drought, last year’s bushfires, this year’s COVID-19 lockdown and the QueenslandNSW border closure.

Ms Saffin said that while she had successfully lobbied for

the Border Bubble to include the Lismore City, Byron Shire, Ballina Shire, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes Local Government Areas, many businesses were still hurting economically.

“NSW Business Northern Rivers estimates that businesses have been losing an average of $10,500 a week in revenue so there is still an urgent need for the Government to come good with a rescue package like the $45-million one it offered to NSW businesses near the Victorian border,” Ms Saffin said.

“I thought it was important

for me to advocate for our region through a combination of Notices of Motion, Questions on Notice to Ministers and direct representations to Ministers so we can flesh this out in more detail”.

“Having a Special Activation Precinct here on the Northern Rivers, and all of the extra government support that comes with these precincts, would give real teeth to my earlier calls for a Regional Jobs Plan”, Ms Saffin said.

“Another major issue is that the NSW Government has introduced a Whole of Government Procurement Policy for collecting waste from Health, TAFE and caravan parks on Crown reserves, squeezing out our local regional companies in favour of the big multinationals, and killing off local jobs.”

Ms Saffin moved Notices of Motion on the need to develop and fund a Regional Jobs Plan, and expanding Special Activation Precincts to the region.

Simmons returned as mayor despite health concerns

By Tim Howard

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CLARENCE Valley mayor Jim Simmons has been battling an undisclosed condition, which caused a medical emergency during the mayoral vote at Tuesday’s Clarence Valley Council meeting.

General manager Ashley Lindsay (pictured) said Mayor Jim Simmons, who was taken from the council chambers yesterday in an ambulance, had been battling the illness and had only recently discovered what it was.

“The family has not revealed the nature of the condition, so I won’t say what it is until they’re ready,” Mr Lindsay said.

“But it’s treatable and now he knows what it is, it should not affect his ability to function on council.”

Mr Lindsay said Cr Simmons had signed himself out of hospital to attend the extraordinary council meeting in Maclean to elect he mayor and his deputy for another year.

“He had to attend the meeting to be elected,” Mr Lindsay said.

“He could have done it by video link and we had offered to set it up for him, but he said ‘no’,”

The 8-1 vote was a resounding endorsement for Cr Simmons, but he had only a few minutes to savour it before he needed assistance from council staff and an ambulance was called.

He remained conscious and gave onlookers a thumbs up as we was stretchered from the chambers to a waiting ambulance.

Mr Lindsay said the ailment did not cause prolonged issues for the mayor, but could be serious in the long term.

“He has these episodes, but seems to recover from them almost straight away,” Mr Lindsay said.

He said it was most likely one

of these episodes which caused a noticeable lapse in performance during a committee meeting the week before.

Mr Lindsay said the mayor was in hospital but in good spirits the day after the vote.

The vote for mayor and deputy mayor has left the power structure unchanged with Jason Kingsley retaining the deputies job with a 7-1 vote.

That tally did not include a vote from Cr Debrah Novak, who abstained from casting a ballot.

Cr Novak did not stand for office at this poll, but has not ruled out a tilt for senior roles next year.

In the lead up to the mayoral vote, she ran a public poll on Facebook of all nine councillors, asking people to vote for the one they would like to be mayor.

Cr Novak lead that poll with 143 votes, trebling support for her nearest, rival in the unofficial contest, Cr Richie Williams on 35.

Greens councillor Greg Clancy was third on 25, Cr Kingsley got seven and Cr Simmons just six.

She said the unofficial poll was to give the public a chance to say who they would prefer to see heading the council.

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TWEED WELCOMES EXPANDED BUBBLE

by Halden Boyd

Survey gives Covid snapshot on Byron businessess BYRON Shire businesses have been dealing with COVID-19 for six months now and the results of surveys of business owners from May to July have been released by the local Council.

The fortnightly surveys were conducted to gauge the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and to track how businesses were adapting over time.

Like many businesses across Australia, those in the Byron Shire were hard hit by the pandemic, especially those that were highly dependent on tourism.

Business owners told Council that their key priorities, especially in the early days included: •️ Making rent/loan repayments; •️ Paying suppliers; and •️ Ensuring the retention of jobs.

The results also revealed that people were aware that there was an immediate need to strengthen branding

and marketing as well as identifying new and potential markets.

Lisa Richards, Council’s Business Enterprise Officer, said that while some businesses have found COVID-19 incredibly difficult, the pandemic has created opportunities for others.

“There is no doubt the impacts of COVID-19 will be felt for a long time in our business community and the next challenge for many will be the changes to the JobKeeper and Jobseeker payments later this month,” Ms Richards said.

The results of Council’s Business Impacts, Resilience and Continuity Survey are available on Council’s website. https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ files/assets/public/hptrim/economicdevelopment-programs-programmanagement-business-survey-2018/ business-survey-report-2017-2018final.pdf

THE Mayor of Tweed Councillor Chris Cherry has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to expand the NSW border zone.

The bubble expanded from 1 October 2020, with Queensland opening its borders to residents in an additional five northern NSW local government areas.

Queensland will also remove the northern boundary of the border zone entirely, meaning residents of the expanded NSW border zone will be able to travel around Queensland for any purpose.

Cr Cherry said she was thrilled by the announcement and thanked all those who had advocated for a change to the border restrictions in recent months.

“The border communities are intrinsically linked and we welcome the announcement from the Premier wholeheartedly. This will support people and businesses, on both sides of the border, which have been impacted by the restrictions,” she said.

In August Council resolved to write to both Premiers asking for consideration of an expanded ‘border bubble’ from the southern border of Ballina Shire to north of Brisbane.

“This change is what Council has advocated for and we are grateful that the Premier has listened to the border communities. I would also like to thank NSW Cross Border

Commissioner James McTavish for his advocacy on this issue and for working closely with the Tweed,” Cr Cherry said.

“It means people being able to see loved ones, it will support jobs, especially in the construction industry, and our communities will be able to interact fully again.”

Five local government areas will be added by the Queensland Government to the NSW border zone from 1am Thursday 1 October including Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley Council.

NSW border residents crossing into Queensland will still need to apply for a border declaration pass by visiting www.qld.gov.au/border-pass Queensland residents will also be able to travel to the expanded NSW border zone and return without the need for quarantine.

Stay Covid-safe and help get testing numbers up these school holidays AS the weather warms up and visitors begin arriving, Northern NSW residents are reminded to be Covid-safe while enjoying the holidays.

Wayne Jones, Chief Executive of the Northern NSW Local Health District, urged everyone to get tested early if they have any Covid-19 symptoms G O V T. I N with S T A Nthe T ASSET at all, particularly expected influx of tens-ofthousands of visitors.

“Maintaining our COVID vigilance during the school holidays is vital to support the great position we currently are in,” said Mr Jones.

“Testing numbers have declined in recent weeks and we are appealing to the community to come forward for testing right away if you have a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could

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Community safety priority in Byron dwelling crackdown

by Halden Boyd A NORTH Coast Council says the aim of a 15 month moratorium on unauthorised dwellings is to work with the community to ensure all housing structures in the Byron Shire are safe, compliant and formally documented.

“This is not a new approach because compliance has been a priority for Council for more than 10 years,” Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson said.

“Our motivation is simply to try and ensure all dwellings lived in by our community are safe and allowable – and we’re taking a thorough and fair, Shire-wide approach to achieve this, not an ad hoc one,” he said.

The moratorium is supported by Council’s existing Enforcement Policy - a Policy first adopted by Council in 2011.

The Enforcement Policy refers to Council’s annual Compliance Priorities Programme which allocates Council’s regulatory responsibilities and functions into Very High, High, Medium and Routine categories.

Council resolved at the 27 February 2020 Ordinary Meeting to adopt its 2020 Compliance Priorities Programme.

The Programme recognises that unapproved dwellings are a ‘High Priority’ while those unapproved dwellings that place people’s lives at immediate risk or that are likely to cause a significant risk of environmental harm or pollution are a ‘Very High Priority’.

Council’s draft Unauthorised Dwellings Policy which is currently on exhibition until the 21st October builds on the existing Enforcement Policy, outlining planning pathways for unauthorised dwellings in

the Byron Shire.

“We would love to finish with a result at the end of this process in September 2021 that means solutions have been reached for all our residents – and that people can continue living in their houses safely and that is our hope,” Mayor Richardson said.

“This initiative came about after representatives of the Main Arm Residents Association (MARA) informed Council about some houses on land subject to a disputed DA near Main Arm as being non-compliant, in danger from bushfire and being unsafe.

“This information led to a Resolution of Council to ensure that staff didn’t only investigate the Main Arm illegal dwellings raised by MARA and promoted in the Echo in articles by Aslan Shand, but to develop a way to apply a fair, thorough and reasonable process to help resolve issues with illegal dwellings across the Shire.”

“That’s how the moratorium initiative came about, underpinned by the need we now have to keep residents safe from the reality of bushfires reaching our hinterland areas.”

“Those of us who packed Mullum Hall last year to learn more about the encroaching bushfires, got a greater understanding of why dwellings have to be known to our firies and why this is now a necessity to save people’s properties and potentially their lives,” Mayor Richardson said.

Main Arm was chosen as the first area to be investigated as it has high environmental values and is close to possible bush fire threats.

Other communities along and down from the Caldera ridgelines, such as Goonengery, Huonbrook and Wanganui will be next to be

investigated, for the same reasons.

“The method we used was firstly looking at aerial imagery, both recent and historic and then, identifying structures on land not authorised, previously assessed or documented,” Mayor Richardson said.

“Due to age - not papers being destroyed in fire or flood as some have thought - some single dwellings on parcels of land in the Main Arm area are not on our files and Council may not have any records of planning approval.”

“For those owners, staff will come out to you, ground-truth

the building with you and only require a simple statutory declaration. There are no charges to residents in this case,” he said.

“We acknowledge that the wording in our letter to residents was too dry and allowed for fear and concern to build as a result, and for that and for any unwanted worry we apologise.”

“In addition to working with those with single dwellings without the paperwork, we will work with other residents with more buildings identified on their properties than they have approval for, with a request to come and meet

with staff to ground-truth the buildings’ purposes and, hopefully, create a path forward for them to become safe and compliant,” Mayor Richardson said.

Council has spoken to around 25 landowners so far in relation to letters sent to some Main Arm residents and to landowners in other parts of the Shire with old or outstanding notices or orders.

“There has been a good response from residents who’ve received letters and we’re working with those keen to work with us on the process,” Mayor Richardson said.

Letters have been sent to some property owners in Main Arm and there will be subsequent mail outs to landowners at: Goonengerry, Upper Coopers Creek, Coopers Creek, Upper Main Arm, Palm Woods, Federal, Huonbrook, Coorabell, Wanganui, Wilsons Creek, Possum Creek and Koonyum Range.

Detailed information about Council’s moratorium on unauthorised dwellings is available on Council’s website.

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“This year given the increased threat of grass fires, we’re redoubling our efforts with this strengthened partnership with farmers and the NSW Farmers to make sure we work better together before, during and after fires. With the potential for millions of dollars’ worth of loss and damage, farmers can’t afford not to have a farm fire plan and we’re here to work with them to protect their livelihoods.”

NSW Farmers Association

President James Jackson said being able to best utilise all available resources to manage fire outbreaks was critical and a new guide and fact sheet that aims to better engage NSW RFS volunteers and individual Farm Fire Units was a positive and welcome step.

“Farmers are often the first responders to grass fires and know well the risks of operating machinery in hot dry conditions”, Mr Jackson said.

“The Guide continues to be a valuable resource and

reference for producers once the harvest commences”.

“NSW Farmers looks forward to further strengthening local partnerships, knowledge sharing, and communication with the NSW RFS over the coming months to ensure our grain crops, orchards and livestock are safe from the ravages of uncontrolled fires.”

A range of guides and tools are available to farmers on the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/planand-prepare/farm-fire-safety

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‘Heart’ of Lismore set for important boost TOURISM in Lismore is set for an important boost with new funding allocated for two jobcreating projects.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced two grants totally almost $600,000.

“Funding will be used to reconstruct and resurface 130-metres of Eggins Lane, home to Lismore’s Back Alley Gallery,” Mr Hogan said.

“There is also funding allocated to host a new Shine Festival, bringing important tourism back to our community.”

“The road surface in Eggins Lane is significantly damaged and at the end of its economic life.”

“This project will improve drainage and roof water discharge, as well as installing power infrastructure to support community events, festivals and pop-up businesses, Mr Hogan said.”

Lismore City Council Mayor Isaac Smith welcomed the funding and said the new festival will generate income for local businesses.

“This new week-long event will re-illuminate the region’s ‘shine’ attracting visitors and reigniting tourism in the region,” Cr Smith said.

“The program will include streetscape illuminations,

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visual art show of indigenous storytelling, live multimedia art exhibitions and a live sculpture walk.”

Lismore City Council received over $1 million as part of the Local Roads and Community

Infrastructure program. $447,570 has been allocated for the reconstruction of Eggins Lane. They also received $145,000 through the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants for ‘Shine Festival’.

RURAL Crime Investigators from Casino are appealing for information in relation to the dumping of remains of two large domestic pigs on Queensland Road at Casino recently.

The pigs had their meat harvested and were discarded on the side of the road.

One of the pig’s ears showed distinct earmarks and a yellow management tag with the number “120” written on it.

Any information in relation to the identity of the owners of the pigs or the circumstances of how they came to be dumped at the location should be directed to Rural Crime Investigators at the Richmond Rural Crime Prevention Team on 02 6662 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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$50k in vouchers for over 500 bushfire affected families FOR those impacted by the summer bushfires, recovery has been a long and challenging process. With the next season fast approaching, communities still recovering from the devastating fires could easily feel forgotten.

Thanks to funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), $50k in vouchers have been distributed to help over 500 bushfire affected families in the Northern Rivers pay for back to school essentials.

NRCF partnered with regional service provider Social Futures to distribute 1000 redeemable $50 vouchers to families in need across 35 schools in bushfire affected zones, all the way from Nymboida, to Rappville, Bonalbo and Woodenbong.

“The vouchers are for purchasing items that students may have lost in the fires and have never been able to replace due to financial difficulties,” said NRCF

Executive Officer, Emily Berry.

“We hope these vouchers support inclusion for the students, helping them fit into their school environment and go on to realise their potential, instead of feeling different, or excluded because they are unable to purchase school essentials.”

“This simple gesture can go a long way… it’s community building for people to receive donations and support from others. It demonstrates a value for people, community and an understanding of hardship,” said Emily.

In partnership with FRRR, the NRCF have been supporting the Back to School Program since it began in the Northern Rivers in 2006, distributing over $500k in redeemable vouchers to disadvantaged children and their families in our region.

This is the first year that NRCF has partnered with Social Futures on the Program.

“We already have strong connections with the diverse communities across the

Coutts Crossing principal Michelle Dalgleish with students who received Back To School vouchers through FRRR’s Bushfire Response Program. region, including in remote or disadvantaged areas,” explained Social Futures CEO Tony Davies.

“So, when we were asked to help out with this project, we were happy to make use of our networks and hard working staff to see the vouchers get into the hands of families that needed them most,” he said.

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An act of bushfire kindness at Rappville leads to assistance to Rotarians

by Halden Boyd

A CASINO businessman to helped provide free water to people affected by last year’s bushfires at Rappville says he was so overwhelmed by fundraising by a group of Ballina Rotarians that he would pay their generosity back with another act of kindness.

Ashley Clark-Smith who owns Kings Hot Gas, Kings For Water, Global Tyre and Mechanical,Kings for Towing, Kings Connect which is the local taxi service in Casino, and a hire car company was delivering truckloads of water to Rappville just after the fires when he noticed the Rotarians in action.

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it,” Ashley said.

“We used to raise money when Our Kids foundation was going with Rebecca Battista and we used to tow this trailer to events, and now that is has been not getting much use I decided the Ballina Rotary people could use it so is has been refurbished for them to keep doing the great things they are doing for so many people in the community”.

“With the old enclosed box trailer and we had it all lined out and fitted with a BBQ, a water tank, wifi and it is run by solar, and decided to give it to the Ballina on Richmond River Rotarians so that they

can continue their great work in giving to the community, especially in times of need”, Ashley said.

“It is a roll up to an event trailer and it really will be put to great use I am certain of that”.

The President of Ballina on Richmond Rotary David Harmon said he and his team were thrilled with the gesture of the donation of the trailer valued at $10,000.

“We already have plans to take it out west to help communities still drought affected and also to assist fundraise for our fellow Rotarians in those communities”.

“We are just so thrilled”, David said.

families faced hardship in the aftermath of the fires due to property damage and loss of livestock.

“Our school community was affected by catastrophic fire conditions in November 2019.

The fires threatened lives and property in the area, forcing the school to be declared temporarily non-operational due to safety concerns when the Coutts Crossing village was evacuated. It was an

extremely scary time for students, families and the whole community,” said Michelle.

“The school has worked hard to deliver a range of social-emotional programs to improve student’s resilience and strengthen coping skills in the aftermath of the bushfires.

And now the vouchers have brought some welcome financial relief to families and students,” she said.

All 86 students at Coutts Crossing received a voucher.

“Dad stayed home and we went to our friend’s place so we were safe,” said one Coutts Crossing student, Bryce, who used the voucher to buy new art and craft supplies.

“I let my neighbours stay the night because the fire was so close to their house,” said another student, Yuluwirri, who used the voucher to buy new school shoes, while fellow student Dimity bought a colouring book and dot-todot book. “I love it because it helps me when I feel stressed,” she said.

GREENS SEE RED ON PORK BARRELLING GRANTS WITH the unfolding State Government Council Grants Inquiry underway examined by a NSW Government Upper House Parliamentary Committee, Ballina Greens MP Tamara Smith says local communities are focussed on ensuring that local Councils get a fair share of funding allocations.

The matter surfaced recently after claims that prior to the last state election a National Party candidate Ben Franklin, who resigned from the NSW Upper House to unsuccessfully contest the seat of Ballina, that the Coalition government pork barrelled on the North Coast in efforts to secure the seat.

Mr Franklin did not win the seat, but millions of dollars in pre-election promises still made it through to the Ballina electorate, announced by Coalition members of parliament and not the local Greens M-P elect following the last NSW state election held on the 29th March 2019.

After not winning the seat Ben Franklin returned to the NSW Upper House as a Nationals representative.

In a statement Ms Smith said one aim of the Inquiry was ensuring the Government could not pick and choose what local MPs sit on assessment panels, and excluding non-Government MPs. “However the current Government policy is that the local MP is excluded from the process if that local MP was a non-Government MP, thereby intentionally excluding local expertise to guide the allocation of grants,” Ms Smith said.

“Data showed that where they did ship in a government MP that they were of no special assistance to the local community.”

“In fact where the local Government MP was included the Councils obtained around $150 per resident, but when they parachuted in a non-local Government MP the funding slid to $56 per resident on average.”

“Excluding local MPs based on their political colours is completely inappropriate and makes a mockery of the system’s claim to rely on local knowledge.”

“If local MPs are involved for their expertise and knowledge of the needs of the local community, then it shouldn’t matter what party they belong to,” Ms Smith said.

Greens MP and Local Government spokesman David Shoebridge MLC said the data showed the grants were decided and allocated by local MPs and not because of their deep local knowledge, but to help win seats in the election.

“These schemes are paid for with public money, and shouldn’t be used to bribe local residents to vote a certain way.”

“Of course Councils in regions that have benefited from the skewed funding allocations support the speed and flexibility of ministerial discretion.”

“ICAC has warned against the involvement of MPs in allocating public money and this scheme exemplifies exactly why,” Mr Shoebridge said.

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Queensland-Northern Rivers border bubble excludes Clarence Valley CLARENCE Valley Councillors have voted unanimously on a motion to request that the Premier and the Chief Health Officer of Queensland relax the border restrictions and allow residents from the Clarence Valley local government area to enter Queensland without having to quarantine for 14 days.

It follows an announcement on Tuesday 22 September by the Queensland Government, to extend the border travel zone; the Clarence Valley

is the only council area in the Northern Rivers to be excluded from the new travel bubble.

Clarence Valley Mayor Cr Jim Simmons expressed his disappointment at the decision and pointed out that all other Local Government areas in the Northern NSW Local Health Network (Byron Shire, Ballina Shire, Lismore City, Kyogle Shire, Richmond Valley as well as Tweed Shire) were now included.

“I’m really perplexed as to

the rationale behind why the Clarence Valley has been left out of the travel bubble.

“According to the Northern NSW Local Health District the last case of COVID-19 in the Northern Rivers was in Byron Bay on 25 July; the last recorded here in the Clarence Valley was 6 months ago on the 28 March.

“The announcement is obviously upsetting for many residents; the Clarence Valley has strong human and economic ties with South East

Queensland.”

“With the M1 upgrade nearing completion, the journey to the border is now under 2 hours and people are keen to travel, to reunite with loved ones and get back to doing business.”

“Our community relies on the range of specialist health services in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.”

“Queensland companies are engaged in multi-million dollar projects in the Clarence Valley and the border closure

is causing delays, financial loses and inconvenience for people on both sides of the border” “I understand and respect why the Queensland Government has been cautious relaxing border restrictions, but I would like to personally ask the Premier to extend the travel bubble to include the Clarence Valley Council area,” Cr Simmons said.

The new travel bubble is due to take effect on 1 October.

SHAWS BAY DREDGING GETS UNDERWAY

Charting the future for Tweed waterways

DREDGING at Shaws Bay, East Ballina will commence shortly to improve the health of the bay, as well as improving recreational amenities for the community.

The $1.49 million works are part of Ballina Shire Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan to ensure that the shire’s waterways continue to provide the ecological, cultural, recreational and economic benefits residents and visitors currently appreciate.

The dredging works include the establishment of a large temporary stockpile compound at Pop Denison Park. The compound will be used to process the dredged material onsite and which will then be used as clean beach sand to manage foreshore erosion.

Mr Matt Wood, Director for Planning and Environmental Health, explained that Shaws Bay has been a popular spot for many years and is one of Ballina’s favourite water-based recreational areas. “The works will protect the

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habitat and ecological values of the bay, improve the water quality and accessibility and provide much improved recreational facilities for the community.”

“With dredging about to start, we expect it to be completed by December, so the community can enjoy the new facilities throughout the warmer months,” added Mr Wood.

The Shaws Bay improvements have been made possible thanks to grant funding from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment under the Coastal and Estuary Grants Program.

Other improvements underway at Shaws Bay include the creation of an ecological protection area, a saltmarsh basin and revegetation works. A raised boardwalk to span the new saltmarsh area and foreshore improvements will also be installed.

Further information about the improvements to Shaws Bay visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ShawsBay

ENSURING the safety and navigability of the Tweed’s canal systems is the focus of a draft Canal Management Policy which is on public exhibition until the 4th November 2020.

Tweed Council manages nine canal estates comprised of both navigable and non-navigable waterways and the foreshores adjacent to several hundred residential properties.

Within canals, facilities such as pontoons, boat ramps and beaches present maintenance considerations that affect both Council and residents.

While being constructed waterways, canals also support environmental values, and are significantly affected by events such as floods.

The draft Canal Management Policy outlines Council’s position on a number of matters relevant to canals, including maintenance of beaches, unapproved structures and use of vessels.

Importantly, the policy also describes Council’s licensing of pontoons and the fees charged.

Council has now resolved to begin charging an annual licence fee for pontoons, commencing at the beginning of 2022.

The licence fee will be used to fund the maintenance required in Council’s canal estates.

The fee is a flat annual charge of $255 for the pontoon licence and $196 for a pontoon licence application or transfer, indexed to the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. The majority of the canal

systems are more than 30 years old and located in an environment where deterioration can have a significant impact on their safety and functionality.

Currently Tweed Council budgets $40,000 annually for canal works and this will need to increase in the future.

In recent years funding has been allocated to projects such as navigation dredging in Endless Summer and Seagulls canals, beach nourishment at Anchorage Islands and flood debris removal at Oxley Cove.

Increasing the revenue available to maintain canals and public waterway facilities will improve the safety and durability of these assets.

The charging of an annual licence fee for private structures in Councilowned canals is consistent with NSW Government practice, where fees are charged for private structures in Crown waterways.

The NSW Government application fee is currently $626, with an annual base fee of $240, plus a rate of $4.65 per square metre.

A 30 square metre structure on a Crown waterway reserve would currently cost approximately $380 per annum, plus GST. Council resolved to apply an annual pontoon licence fee in 2008, however while the fee was adopted, it has not been charged.

For more information and to make submissions on the draft policy, visit www.yoursaytweed.com.au/draftcanal-management-policy

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CASPA receive $10,000 grant from CommBank staff foundation

COMMBANK Staff Foundation, CommBank’s staff charity, was formed in 1917 to send care packages to Australians fighting in the First World War. Ever since, it has enabled its employees to join together to give generously to the community, particularly in times of hardship.

Almost 12,000 CommBank employees make regular fortnightly contributions to the program to support the wellbeing of Australian youth. Every donation made by CBA staff through regular payroll giving is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Commonwealth Bank Group, meaning contributions go twice as far.

Each year, CommBank Staff Foundation runs its Community Grants program supporting the wellbeing of Australian communities. Since the program began in 2007, the Foundation has awarded over $25m to

organisations focused on the health and wellbeing of children, mental health services, disability support and addressing domestic violence.

To be eligible for a grant, organisations were nominated by a

CommBank employee who is passionate about their work and then invited to apply for a $10,000 grant to assist them in continuing the invaluable work.

“I was very happy to nominate CASPA for

one of our Community Grants as I thought the work CASPA do with young people and families, many of whom have been affected by trauma, from around our region fit very well with the goals of what the

Community Grants are trying to achieve. “ Anthony Drew, CommBank Regional and Agribusiness Banking Relationship Executive.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support

and generosity of the local team at CommBank. At CASPA we pride ourselves on being innovative, creative, and flexible.

Donations allow us to make a real difference in the lives of children and families by ensuring that we have the greatest possible impact on vulnerable children and families.”

“CASPA is committed to developing innovative and creative programs that will empower families and young people to heal from trauma and achieve their potential. We want to be a leader in evidencebased therapeutic programs that work to improve life outcomes for those we support.”

Naarah Rodwell, CEO CASPA Services Ltd. To find out more about the services CASPA provides, visit www.caspa.asn.au or to learn more about the Commbank Staff Foundation visit www.commbank.com.au

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION a cost of $33,000 per bridge but they don’t seem to know how many bridges there are. This is an extraordinary amount of money just to look Political punching bag at bridges! This doesn’t I couldn’t agree more include the money with Allan Veacock’s already spent which letter (NRT, Sept 17), I believe to be over Australian politics $300,000 of Byron Shire has just sank to a ratepayers’ money. new low. What we They have been recently witnessed unable to access all from Scott (never my the bridges due to fault) Morrison and extreme vegetation some of his henchmen growth and want Byron is beneath contempt.

Council to clear it prior They used the story of a to inspection! NSW Canberra woman having Government has no difficulty attending her budget to assist. father’s funeral due to If Byron Council quarantine restrictions in had consulted with the Queensland as a political Northern Rivers Rail tool against the sitting Trail (NRRT), they Labor government ahead would have been able of the state election.

Rail rage to access a lot of this It’s a very sad case It became even clearer information for free, indeed. Our thoughts to me, after reading the instead of paying Arcadis go out to the young notes from the recent $33,000 per bridge. The lady, she was granted council meeting about Arcadis report, thinks a compassionate “The Byron Line”, that there are only 7 bridges exemption, similar to this project is completely between Byron and most other States to enter unrealistic.

Mullumbimby, whereas Queensland, but sadly, We now have two there are actually 20 her father died just before shires, Richmond Valley bridges. the quarantine ended. But and Tweed, ready to 20 times $33,000 = it gets worse. Queensland build a rail trail (with $660,000!!

LNP leader, Deb funding committed So this, with the Frecklington, also sank to from State and Federal original $300,000 is new lows by capitalising Governments) and almost a million dollars on the family’s tragedy the legislation is now that NRRT could have by raising the issue in almost through the NSW saved Byron Council, parliament. And it is parliament to enable had NRRT’s engineering alleged Morrison phoned construction of this expertise been on board.

2GB radio host Ray hugely usable Rail Trail Council’s consultation Hadley, another Coalition asset, yet Byron Shire and engagement has stooge, to exploit the Council continues to been with the “key case live on air. blatantly risk the high stakeholders” - TfNSW, So incensed were the likelihood of having both NSW and Federal family that a bereaved nothing developed at all, Governments, Tweed member wrote to and even having their and Richmond Valley Morrison, demanding an part of the corridor sold Councils and community apology (good luck with off due to lack of use. groups such as TOOT. that) and accusing him of The engineering Why was NRRT turning the somber day of company Arcadis has omitted from this group? her father’s funeral into a agreed to look at the Ok, so we now know media circus for his own bridges (digitally) at the state of the bridges and maybe how much it will cost to fix them, but WHO is going to fix them? Currently there are no funding opportunities for a Rail with Trail from the Federal or NSW governments, or any other funding sources.

Just suppose the bridges were fixed, then who is going to fund maintaining them?

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political agenda; and Mr. Morrison’s actions made an absolutely devastating time for my family even harder; and should not have been used as a tool to vilify the actions of the Queensland Premier on border controls.

But it gets even worse.

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton accused Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk of being heartless and applying double standards. What absolute hypocrisy from this deeply troubled individual, totally lacking empathy, and whose history of unconscionable actions have continually failed the morality test.

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You can ride an electric bike pretty quickly and it will take you to where you want to go.

Just to be clear, this would not be public transport and locals will not be too happy with the cost of travelling between Byron and Mullumbimby on a privately operated system for profit, when they could ride or drive far more conveniently and flexibly.

Letters from Byron Council to Infrastructure Australia, Infrastructure NSW, TfNSW and other agencies to seek advice on funding criteria and project development (“The Byron Line”), have gone unanswered.

Having heard about a recent meeting of the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce, it seems the Bangalow community are very unhappy that they are missing out on the rail trail. They have poor public transport and no safe place to cycle.

The good news is that the legislation change for closure of the line from Casino to Bentley and Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek has passed through the Lower House and will be heard in the Upper House on 13th October. This means that construction can soon begin!

I don’t know about you, but I resent my rates being spent on a fairy tale project that will never come to fruition, while our corridor languishes endlessly, waiting for Byron Council to awake to the realities.

Tim Shanasy Byron Bay Koala kindness Like whales, koalas are a tourist boon, they bring in half a billion dollars a year at least. In contrast I’d agree that farmers should not foot the cost for koala consultant’s to come on their property.

Farmers should use koalas as a tourist attraction and make money whilst protecting koalas Alan Mosley Yamba

NEWS REGIONAL TOURISM PACKAGE TO GET VISITORS FLOWING AGAIN THE Federal Government will inject $250 million into regional Australia, encouraging more Australians to travel and experience a homegrown holiday to boost regional jobs and local economies.

The package includes two measures, a $50 million Regional Tourism Recovery initiative, and $200 million for an additional round of the Building Better Regions Fund.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the package would deliver targeted support for regional tourism.

“More local jobs, better community infrastructure and a boost to our local economy – that is exactly what this announcement is about,” Mr Hogan said.

“By investing in an additional round of the Building Better Regions Fund we are investing in the future of our community.”

“This fund has supported many projects in our community, including the upgrades to Oakes and Crozier Oval, Woolgoolga Sports Complex, Ballina Airport upgrades and Casino Sale Yards.”

“Tourism is such an important job creator and we want to make sure that our tourism regions are in the best possible shape on the other side of the pandemic.”

“The North Coast will receive up to $1.25 million through the new Recovery for Regional Tourism programme.”

“This targeted new fund supports internationally dependent tourism regions to adapt their offerings, experiences and marketing to appeal to domestic visitors in the short-term.”

“The type of support measures for each region will be unique and will be developed through consultation with tourism representatives in each region and relevant state and territory agencies.”

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Demand heats up for pool services

Jackie Bratti with some of the pool products at the Walker Street store in Casino.

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Rural Irrigation Supplies in Walker Street diversified several years ago into swimming pool supplies and the company hasn’t looked back.

In fact the swimming side of the business now has a staff member, Derek Siddon, almost totally involved in home pool

maintenance.

“With the warmer weather and COVID Derek has been swamped with calls to get pools ready dor the warm times ahead, and we already have a long list of clients who get regular maintenance from us, from cleaning, to testing and adding pool chemicals and in some cases repairing equipment,” owner Jackie Bratti said.

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COVID-19 boost for innovative online business

By Tim Howard

COVID-19 and mandatory mask wearing has been directly responsible for a Grafton woman’s business growing more than 600% in the past three months.

For three years home-based businesswoman Karlene Murray (pictured) has been working at her business, Rhinestone Mumma, selling patterns and crocheted items online.

Although she had witnessed steady growth of selling her range of crocheted clothes, home decor items, bags and patterns for them, it was the advent of COVID-19 and a simple item of crocheted clothing that sent sales through the roof.

“When people have to wear masks for a long period of time the straps over the ears can rub and cause irritation,” Ms Murray said.

“I happened to see some people in the US had come up with something they called an earsaver, which allowed people to attach the mask without causing irritation.

“I thought it was a great idea so I thought I would be able to do the same thing, but a bit better.”

Her earsaver is a short length of crocheted cotton yarn with a large button at each end. The wearer attaches

the straps of the mask behind the buttons on the earsaver, which sits at the back of the head, holding the mask in place without making contact with the ears.

Ms Murray has been crocheting since her grand mother instructed her in the craft as a seven-year-old girl.

“It was simple, there’s only one stitch in it,” she said. “I can crochet one in about five minutes and attach the buttons in another five minutes.

“In fact it’s attaching the buttons which is the most difficult part of the job.”

The success of her quirky idea has astounded her as well as attracting the attention of the national media, which has featured her in print on the small screen.

“There was a piece in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age I was in a segment on Channel 10’s morning program,” she said.

But she said her use of

social media had been the real driving force in sales, with orders arriving constantly through her Pinterest and Facebook accounts and her webpage.

“I put a post up on the Buy from the Bush Facebook page and I inundated with orders virtually straight away,” she said.

She said she had received orders from medical facilities around the country.

“One Nursing unit manager at a hospital saw what I was doing and sent me an order for 20 so all the staff could have one,” Ms Murray said.

“A girl working at Bunnings

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put in an order so I had to make them up in the red and green Bunnings colours.”

Ms Murray has also had international success with her designs, although she has limited overseas sales to patterns for her products.

“Since April I’ve stopped shipping overseas, but I’ve still had orders, mainly from the US, for them and other products,” she said.

Ms Murray said the popularity of the earsavers had also boosted sales of her other products.

“My business model is to sell patterns of everything I make so people can make

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Suzie Coulston, John Burley, Kevin Hogan and Alethia Walker FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $100,000 Federal Government grant to deliver the Art on Bundjalung Market event in 2021.

“This event will celebrate the creative and cultural heritage of our Bundjalung region,” Mr Hogan said.

“It will include an Aboriginal arts and craft market and a headline Aboriginal music act.”

“It is all about attracting more visitors to our community. This means more customers for our local businesses.”

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said this funding is great

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news for the community.

“Art On Bundjalung Market will be an opportunity for audiences to see, experience and purchase incredible work being produced by artists of the Bundjalung region NSW,” Cr Mulholland said.

“It will feature both established and emerging Indigenous artists producing handmade arts and crafts and employing traditional and contemporary materials including weaving, ceramics, carving, photography, painting and textiles.”

The funding is being provided through the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants.

them at home themselves,” she said.

“I prefer that to do that to selling the products, but I do have a lot of customers who want to buy ready-made items.”

She estimated she had sold more than 500 of the earsavers in the past three months.

“Although I sell internationally, I only buy Australian,” she said.

“I’ve researched suppliers around Australia and source all my cotton from a lady in Tasmania who runs a business called Tinsimink and I buy my buttons from a Victorian lady whose business is called Heart Supplier.”

Ms Murray said her one woman operation only had one drawback, running out of hours in the day.

“I’m the general manager, marketing manager, factory worker, social media director, accountant. Everything,” she said.

“I’m so busy at the moment, I’ve got ideas to do more to promote the business online, but I run out of time.”

For more on Ms Murray’s products you can search for her business name Rhinestone Mumma on the web, Facebook and Pinterest. She’s also generated a strong presence on Etsy, a global online marketplace for hand made products.

A MAN was flown to hospital after being bitten by an Eastern Brown Snake on a property at Grevillia north of Kyogle on Wednesday 23rd September.

The 60 year old was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team treated the male with anti venom after he was bitten.

He was airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment.

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NEW JAIL MANAGER DISMISSES CLAIMS OF HIGH STAFF TURNOVER

By Tim Howard ABOUT 20 former Grafton jail prison officers will take up positions at the new 1700-bed Clarence Correctional Centre on November 6, new jail manager Glen Scholes (pictured) revealed on Friday.

Mr Scholes said he was delighted at the intake of experienced officers into the centre’s workforce, which had been the target of criticism since its opening mid year.

He said the jail housed around 900 inmates and was still recruiting for staff, with another 120 roles to fill.

“We’re still in the set up stage,” he said.

“We’re in the process of standing up the systems and they’re largely performing exceptionally well.”

Mr Scholes said rumours of high staff turnover had been exaggerated.

“There have been some people who’ve signed on, and then realised it’s not for them,” he said.

“For some that first contact with prisoners shows them this role is not for them and that’s completely understandable.”

But he said the centre had also been forced to remove employees who had shown themselves to be unsuitable for a 21st Century corrective

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institution.

“We had a couple of people I would say were real old school corrective services people,” he said.

“They were what you might describe as the MP (military police) of the jail system.

“Their view was that prisons were there to monitor and control prisoners and impose strict discipline at all times.

“These sorts of views are out of step with the system we’re running at the new centre.”

He said the jail was establishing a culture of respect between inmates and staff.

“We’re already getting a lot of positive feedback,” Mr Scholes said.

“I hear people – staff and inmates – saying how different it is here from anything else they’ve experienced.”

Mr Scholes said he

was unsure when the new jail would have its full complement of prisoners.

“We moved all the prisoners over from the old jail to start with,” he said. “Then it’s sped up and slowed down as we’ve pulled in prisoners from across the state.

“But we’re in the process of training staff and standing up our systems as well, so it will happen as all those things fall into place.”

Mr Scholes said the Covid-19 response in the NSW courts had minimal impact on stocking the new jail.

“We have 33 audio-visual suites to allow prisoners to meet all their court requirements,” he said.

“If we have a prisoner on remand, he can have his court appearance, and if they’re bailed, they can go home.”

ANZAC Park at Kyogle has received a funding boost under the Federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) earlier this year which was designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and help communities bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Kyogle Council received over $1 million as part of the funding allocation. “$78,000 has been allocated to install a new barbecue at skate park shelter, new lighting for park facilities and a shade sail over the playground,” Mr Hogan said.

“These upgrades will make it more attractive for visitors to Kyogle. This means more customers for our local

businesses.”

“Anzac Park already has a skate park, a BMX track, outdoor gym, basketball and netball courts, it is a great community space.”

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the grant was great news for our youth.

“These funds from the Federal Government has allowed Council to tick off another community-identified priority project,” Cr Mulholland said.

“I’d like to recognise Kevin Hogan’s efforts in listening to our concerns and making representations for us to ensure we received this funding.”

“The funding of these projects will give communities a much-needed boost, particularly in terms of their resilience after being subject to bushfires, drought, flood and Covid-19”.

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was “statistically significant” enabling benchmarking, comparison and collaboration on service improvements while also informing service planning. “(The survey) is particularly relevant at this point in time, given the upcoming review of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting documentation which includes the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program (on election of the new Council in 2021) and the four-year funded Operational Plan,” Ms Black said.

As far as the cost to council, Ms Black said the exact cost of the survey came under “commercial and confidence” but confirmed the budget for the phone survey was less than $20,000.

What’s the go with Clarence Council survey?

YOU may have recently been contacted by phone to participate in a survey for Clarence Valley Council. Whether you partook or not, it’s good to know what it was for and how much it cost.

According to council’s Director of Corporate and Governance Laura Black, Clarence Valley Council carries out recurrent customer satisfaction surveying “like most councils”.

Ms Black said Clarence Valley Council engaged an external consultant (which provides this service to other councils) to ensure independence in surveying and reporting.

She said the survey, which was commissioned by Council biennially,

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Ducktober campaign to raise mental health awareness OCTOBER is Mental Health Month in NSW and Waves of Wellness (WOW) are putting out the challenge to get in the water every day of the month. By getting ‘webbed feet’, they will take on the ‘Ducktober’ challenge from Thursday 1 to Saturday 31 October 2020.

From anywhere in the world, WOW encourages you to ‘Immerse for a Month’ - whether through surfing, swimming or taking a cold shower - and raise the importance of mental health, receive the positive mental health benefits of immersing in cold water, whilst raising vital funds to support WOW’s surf therapy mental health programs, to help more lives, in more communities, across Australia.

WOW uses the metaphor of bringing a duck’s battling - and overlooked webbed feet to the surface in order to help break the stigma of mental health struggles.

“Last year WOW Chairman Adam Barringer and myself set our own Ducktober challenge to surf every day during October,” says Waves of Wellness CEO Joel Pilgrim.

“There were days when it was a struggle to maintain the commitment, but we did it! It was a wonderful reminder that if we share a common goal with the people around us, they can support and encourage us to keep going, even when we just want to stay in bed.

“This year we’re taking the Ducktober challenge global and I’d

encourage everyone, no matter where you are in the world, to get involved, especially in light of the challenging year we’ve all had.”

WOW will officially kick off Ducktober with a ‘Board’ Meeting Launch at Queenscliff Beach, Manly, NSW, on Thursday October 1st, 6am to 8am AEST. We’ll be swapping our wetsuits for corporate business suits to have a board meeting of a different kind... on surfboards. We’ll be putting our best suit forward, thanks to Australian fashion label, SABA, who is proudly supporting this year’s Ducktober campaign. We’ll also conclude the festivities with a ‘Board’ Meeting Finale event, at Queenscliff Beach, Manly, NSW on Saturday October 31st, 6am to 8am AEST. How to get involved: • Anyone can register and sign up online at https://wowducktober. raisely.com/.

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From the outside, the most noticeable change is the new-look turrets that are now covered in zinc.

The zinc will be ideal for keeping away corrosion and will last up to 100 years. Their appearance will also change over time. As it ages, the zinc will develop a patina finish and throw blue and green tones.

Guests at today’s opening were treated to a tour of the centre as well as a stunning visual showcase in Park Lane Theatre. A video featuring the natural beauty of our region, by local filmmaker Stephen Jones, was displayed on the theatre’s new sixmetre retractable projector screen.

Following the Minister’s address and plaque unveiling, local performer Katie Rutledge gave a moving rendition of the Puccini Aria ‘O mio babbino Caro’. Her performance was the perfect way to showcase the theatre’s upgrade, including improved insulation and wall linings which enhance the acoustics.

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It is hoped that the freshly renovated centre will be a cultural hub for the Northern Rivers, attracting more shows and larger crowds.

“Ballina Shire Council is a strong believer in creating cultural diversity and artistic strength in the Northern Rivers,” Mayor David Wright said.

“Not only will this provide additional income to operate and maintain the facility, but it will bring income into businesses across the community.”

Seating capacity in Park Lane Theatre has now increased from 480 to 580 people and up to 800 people can be accommodated for standing room performances and activities.

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Ballina event funding now open BALLINA Shire Council has announced its Festival and Event Sponsorship Programme will open on Friday 25th September 2020.

The programme is now in its tenth year and has been a huge success for community festivals and events.

It offers event organisers the opportunity to apply for sponsorship from a pool of approximately $100,000 of funding for their festival or event for the 2021/22 financial year.

Over the years, the program has sponsored events including: • Alstonville New Year’s Eve Family Festival; • Ballina Country Music Festival; • Ballina Food and Wine Festival; • Love Lennox Festival; and • Skullcandy Oz Grom Open (junior surfing competition event).

“It is important we secure this funding for event organisers

well before the start of the 2021/22 financial year. Although events have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 we will proceed with the application process in the hope that the circumstances are different by the time 2021/22 rolls around”, Ballina Mayor David Wright said.

The mayor went on to say, “applications will be tabled at the November Council meeting so that event organisers will know the outcome of their application by

December 2020”.

There are a number of eligibility criteria, such as the applicant needing to hold adequate public liability insurance, the total cost of the festival/ event must be more than $20,000 and the festival/ event must be held in the Ballina Shire.

The programme applications close on Friday 23rd October 2020.

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Before any changes to planning controls are considered, Council wishes to hear the community’s views on: • What, if any, activities should be permitted with Council consent?

• Where should they be allowed or excluded?

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“It’s important that before we look to change any planning controls, we understand how the community feels about rural tourism and the ways in which people may want to see this industry grow,” Council’s Strategic Planning Coordinator Paula Newman said.

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CLEANAWAY PARTNERS WITH RESCUE CHOPPER THE team at Cleanaway’s Lismore branch in NSW is delighted to be supporting the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service.

Over the next three years, Cleanaway will provide waste management support to the Service’s Ballina Op shop and operational base at Lismore Airport, as well as at charity events held throughout the year.

Shane Tildesley, Branch Manager, Lismore, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour NSW said it was a natural fit, with the Lismore helicopter’s flight path and Cleanaway’s operations both serving the same areas, “Both Cleanaway and the Lismore Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service operate in similar regions throughout Northern NSW, from Port Macquarie to the Queensland border.

We are incredibly proud to be providing support to this essential service that saves lives in our local community.”

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helicopters between three operational bases (Belmont Airport, Lismore Airport and Tamworth Airport) and plays a critical role in providing safety and support to 1.5 million locals.

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service CEO, Mr. Richard Jones OAM remarked, “It has been a difficult period for our Service in terms of our ability to fundraise due to COVID-19 which makes Cleanaway’s new support even more significant”.

“The Rescue Helicopter is on standby 24/7 and that’s thanks to the support of the community and companies like Cleanaway. Their waste management services will provide a major saving and we can’t thank the team enough for choosing to partner with our Service,” Richard said.

Cleanaway CEO and Managing Director, Vik Bansal said, “It’s fantastic for Cleanaway to be able to support a fellow essential services provider and giving

back to the local community in this way.”

Having opened in December 2017 to service the NSW Return and Earn container deposit scheme, the Lismore team have quickly become part of the community. Now employing 12 Lismore locals and operating eight trucks, the team service customers throughout Yamba, Maclean, Lismore, Casino, Ballina, Lennox Head, Kyogle, Ocean Shores and Byron Bay. The region has high rates

of recycling through the Return and Earn reverse vending machine network and the Lismore branch is proud to provide collection and processing services as the network operator, through the TOMRA Cleanaway joint venture.

“I’ve been with Cleanaway for 15 years and I still love working with customers to find ways to improve their sustainability footprint.”

Shane commented. “I pride myself on our commitment to customer service excellence, and it’s been exciting to bring our offering to Northern NSW and provide those customers with real choice and options in the market.”

The Lismore branch’s commercial service offerings include front lift, rear lift and hook lift general waste and recycling, skips and bulk bin rentals, and grease trap and septic waste services.

Cleanaway looks forward to continuing to work with our partners in the Northern NSW region to make a sustainable future possible.

Council to pursue owners of derelict petrol station

By Lesley Apps THE ongoing saga of the derelict former United petrol station in South Grafton continues but Clarence Valley Council will be endeavouring to address the hi-vis headache now the roadworks around the site are completed.

The dilapidated eyesore sits on a high profile area in South Grafton on the main entrance to Grafton where newly refurbished Big River Way and Gwydir Highway meets.

The building has been defunct for more than a decade left to deteriorate and become a magnet for graffiti and vermin as well as the occasional squatter.

On a more positive note, a local buyer is interested in purchasing the site “as is” and with Council ready to enter the next phase of various revitalisation projects in the Grafton area now the city has been bypassed, the positive outcome for the property was something Council was actively pursuing.

Council’s Director of Environment, Planning & Community Des Schroder said as the petrol station grounds were no longer being used as a base for the new Grafton bridge construction works, Council was following up with the present owner to find out

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their intentions.

“At minimum we would want the site made safe and presentable,” Mr Schroder said.

He said Council were “keen” to see the site redeveloped and can advise any potential buyers about any planning issues around achieving this.

Commercial property agent Natasha Watkinson said she had a local buyer who had been expressing interest in the site for quite some time “already putting in an offer with United almost two years ago”.

But she said neither her and or the potential purchaser’s phone calls to United had been returned recently.

“The potential purchaser had spoken to United direct (some months ago) and continued to let them know they were interested but from there it hasn’t progressed,” Ms Watkinson said.

“United decided it was worth more than the buyer was offering and disagreed with the offer.”

Ms Watkinson said it was a good offer and unconditional which meant the purchaser was prepared to accept the premises “as is”.

“For United it should have been a really easy decision to divest a property that is sitting there doing nothing and could be problematic (safety and maintenance).”

She said the potential buyer was also prepared to accept a caveat on the property so it couldn’t be used for fuel “and still would have purchased it”.

The Northern Rivers Times contacted United’s head office in Melbourne but didn’t receive a response by print deadline.

The Northern Rivers Times contacted United’s head office in Melbourne about the South Grafton site but they declined to comment.

Catalogue distributors on notice not to be “tossers” PEOPLE distributing catalogues to properties are being placed on notice by Clarence Valley Council.

Council’s Regulatory Services Supervisor Tim Brenton said council had received complaints about catalogues being thrown out of vehicles or being left on footpaths in front of houses.

“It is important that they do the right thing, advertising material can only be delivered in three ways – directly into people’s letterboxes, into newspaper receptacles or under doors to premises.”

“People should not place advertising material under vehicle windscreen wipers, wedged into a car door, on top of property gates or fences, in a public place, in open private places and in other inappropriate areas where it has the potential to become rubbish,” Mr Brenton added.

Under the provisions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 people could be prosecuted or fined if they unlawfully deliver advertising material.

They could also be prosecuted or fined if they ask someone to unlawfully deliver advertising material.

Employers can be held responsible for the actions of their employees.

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GRAFTON WOMAN’S $100K WIN A GRAFTON woman admits 2020 has been a terrible year, but that’s all changed after winning $100,000 in the latest Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.

The New South Wales player won the 1st Prize of $100,000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10414, drawn Monday 28 September 2020.

As well as winning the 1st Prize, the Northern Rivers woman also won a consolation prize of $1,000, boosting her total win to $101,000.

Sharing her excitement with an official from The Lott, the delighted winner admitted she could “barely win an argument” so she was shocked to score $100,000.

“Is this a joke or a prank?” she questioned.

“You’ve got me all flustered!

“I am shaking! Oh my god! Oh my god!

“I can’t believe it, this is insane!

“Oh my gosh. I can’t stop crying!

“I have had such a terrible year, 2020 has really been sh*t.

“This has certainly made it so, so much better!

“God I’ve never won anything. I can barely win an argument.

“This is incredible, thank you so much.

“As soon as I get off the phone to you, I am going to call my best friend and my daughter,” she said.

When asked how she planned to enjoy her prize, the thrilled winner admitted she knew exactly what she was going to do.

“I really want to get myself a new car and I’d love to help my family,” she shared.

“When we can travel again, I’d like to do an overseas trip.”

The regular player, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her winning entry of two consecutive numbers at Grafton Mall News.

Grafton Mall News owners Allan and Joan Worland said they couldn’t be happier for the winner.

“We are thrilled,” Allan said.

“She told us she’d won the major prize and we couldn’t be happier for her.

“She’s a very deserving winner.”

“We’ve been sharing the news with all of our customers and everyone is happy for our winner,” Joan added.

“We haven’t had a major prize win in a little while, so we hope this is the beginning of a winning streak.”

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Coraki park amenities boost THE Federal government has added an extra $35,000 towards construction of an undercover deck on the new Coraki Caravan Park amenities building overlooking the Richmond River.

The funds are from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Programme (LRCI) aimed at supporting jobs and to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Page MP Kevin Hogan said $35,000 had been allocated for the deck.

“This will complement the $550,000 grant I announced last year to completely redevelop the site.”

Richmond valley Mayor Robert Mustow said the project included the replacement of the old existing facility at the park.

“The amenity block only had one enclosed space with limited

In addition, the facility will be up to 50% more energy efficient.”

The off-season also provided Council with time to complete some maintenance including painting and grandstand repairs.

“The project completion date was delayed to the end of November due to a number of issues which included a redesign after the discovery of underground services when the site was excavated.”

“Inclement weather during the deep excavations also delayed the initial stages of the project.”

“We now think that the main pool will be reopening earlier than anticipated but we will know more in the next week or so once the plant filtration work is completed,” Mr Birch added.

Council’s pool manager, Michelle Irwin from Valley Pool Services can be contacted on 0427 492 244 for information regarding swimming lessons and use of the pools.

access, and the provision of the new deck will allow for better use of the facility,” Cr Mustow said.

“It will provide all-ability access to showers, a laundry and a camp oven.”

The Federal Local Government Minister Mark Coulton said the new amenities upgrade will be a massive boost for the area.

“It is great to partner with a Council that has

invested substantially in the landscaping of the park grounds as well as along the riverfront, while also stimulating the local economy through construction”, the minister said.

“Camping and caravanning are a part of Australian life and this funding from the Federal government has enabled the Coraki Riverside Caravan Park to keep up and cater for growing visitor demand”.

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New filtration system for Maclean pool WORK on the Maclean Pool upgrade is nearing completion with the new plant room taking shape.

Peter Birch, Council’s Manager of Open Spaces and Facilities is pleased that the first stage of the re-opening will be taking place from mid October.

“The slide pool will be open from Thursday 15 October for swimming lessons. This will enable water confidence lessons to commence for toddlers and younger children.”

“Accessible amenities including parking, pathways and change room facilities are included in the upgrade, making the facility more accessible for everyone.”

“The major stage of the project has seen the construction of a new plant room constructed from tilt panels housing the new filtration equipment.”

“The upgrade will mean better water quality and significantly lower running costs with the pool requiring fewer chemicals.

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Mixing heritage and business a challenge for Clarence Council

By Lesley Apps

WITH the revitalisation of Grafton’s CBD on Clarence Valley Council’s planning radar, the delicate balance between fostering economic growth in having a full and vibrant CBD and retaining the historic city’s heritage factor is proving to be a “challenge” for council.

Council’s Manager of Environment Adam Cameron said council were working pro-actively with business owners in the central business districts within the Valley and were in the process of addressing some buildings that crossed the boundaries of heritage guidelines.

“We are aware of some buildings that have been finished in non-heritage colour schemes in favour of corporate branding, Mr Cameron said.

“Balancing the heritage values in the main (Prince) street with economic development and corporate identity remains a challenging issue for Council.”

He said Clarence Valley Council would soon be commencing the development of a Grafton CBD Precinct Plan and issues like Prince Street’s heritage will be included. “(The Plan) will take a place-making approach aimed

at ensuring the main (Prince) street and CBD is a place that residents and visitors want to spend time in, to socialise, to do business and to invest in.”

“Part of this project will be including considering how the heritage character of the main street will be factored into the new CBD plan. This will be done in consultation with local business owners and the Chamber of Commerce.”

President of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Carol Pachos said she believed the focus of the CBD redevelopment was at ground level including improving functionality and creating an atmosphere that will benefit local businesses.

“They are focussing on the redevelopment on footpaths and the road and associated parking. There are no changes as part of that redevelopment to shopfronts,” Ms Pachos said.

She said she thought Council had advised the Chamber that the existing heritage character of the main street will be factored into the new CBD plan and that the balance between maintaining the appeal of the heritage values of the main street with economic development and corporate branding could certainly be a challenge.

1870s meets 1970s: one of Prince Street’s oldest buildings, the former National Australia Bank, is not only hidden by a street tree it has some not so flattering aluminium-clad neighbours to contend with.

“We are at an exciting point now as they move into a phase of consultation with local business owners as well as the Chamber of Commerce. I am confident that this redevelopment will benefit our CBD businesses community and it has the Chamber’s support.”

Redevelopment plans for the Grafton CBD will be released for public feedback as part of Council’s community consultation processes.

Prince Street’s hit and miss approach to protecting its heritage values has been a challenge for Clarence Valley Council.

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR, SO TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND BE A PART OF IT Opinion

By Lesley Apps PLANNING for the rejuvenation of Grafton’s CBD and riverfront precincts has been a long time coming and while they are both still in the planning process, one thing is for certain, neither is going to happen overnight.

There are some big decisions to make that will have a lasting impact on the newly bypassed greater Grafton area, so getting the mix right is crucial.

Between council and community, you would hope we can come up with the kind of social infrastructure that has the desired effect of creating spaces where locals and visitors will congregate and enjoy the lifestyle we have to offer. When this happens, everyone wins — locals, visitors and business.

Merging cultural spaces with commercial precincts is common sense when it comes to creating thriving CBDs. It’s helps to create an ‘experience’, the buzzword that basically means the CBD will no longer just be a pick-up zone. The

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place where you pull up in your car, go into the desired shop, get what you need and then drive off again. That process doesn’t need to portrayed as a chore but that’s exactly what the Prince Street vibe currently emits, bar a couple of buzzy cafes situated either end of the strip that might entice someone to linger a little longer.

While you might be happy backing up to park to grab a pie and leave, lots of others might warm to the idea of sitting under a shady street tree to eat it and then go for a browse at the book store or fashion boutique.

At the moment you can do that but it’s not a pleasant experience. So why would you, or a visitor looking for somewhere nice to stop and have lunch break and maybe check out the shops, put yourself through that.

That kind of human engagement is possible through encouraging bricks and mortar adjustments.

Cafe culture is a great example of creating this kind of relationship.

Go to Melbourne (not right now though) and almost its entire identity is built upon people sitting outside and drinking coffee and hanging with friends. That’s all you need to

get things started. Good coffee and somewhere inviting to sit around in.

We have the coffee sorted mostly, but that’s about it.

So for what it’s worth, there are four basic changes that will see it sorted.

1. Nose-in parking. Yep, sick of hearing about it.. well get over it.

It’s everywhere except Grafton and the nightly news bulletins are not full of people killed that day from a nose-in parking incident despite what the naysayers will tell you.

Everywhere else knows in order to have somewhere inviting to sit around in the CBD and drink coffee and eat lunch those exhaust fumes need to go.

2. More street trees. We have some, but not enough. Grafton and the Clarence is hot as a b*****d in summer. Shade trees can take about 10 degrees off that pain. Plant them along the footpath side not just in the middle of the road.

3. Wider footpaths. Deal with the horrible mismatched and stained concrete footpaths at the same time.

It’s gonna get messy but it’s a once in a 50-year opportunity to get it

right. Pavers, bricks anything that says this is a heritage city and not a concrete slum is fine by me. Then you have the space required for tables and chairs and the street trees (see changes no. 1 and 2).

4. Businesses have to start lifting their game. Think about where your business is. It’s not enterprise park or on the Gold Coast. You’re in the oldest city the North Coast which means it’s way older than your stupidly large garish signage. You don’t need to scream your corporate brand down the main street to try and drown everyone else’s corporate brand out. Too many businesses yelling at once gives everyone a headache so why would they want to hang around.

So there you have it. While it’s not a matter of just rattling off four things and everything is solved, addressing some of the more obvious problems first will open up the potential in the CBD quicker than you can nose-in park. Change is coming, but how much change depends on community demand. Get involved in the process and ensure a thriving CBD is on Grafton’s horizon, and stays that way.

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JOAN CLOCKS UP 103 YEARS JOAN Knapp was born on 26th September 1917 at Lower Acacia Creek near Killarney.

She attended primary to school in Grevillea and correspondence high school for 3 years Joan was a talented dressmaker, wedding and bridesmaid dresses were in demand during and just after the war.

In 1963 Joan and husband Bob and their daughter Alayne retired from their farm in Woodenbong to live in Ballina.

Joan has had a happy life in Ballina, cake decorating for many local family 21sts and weddings also the 2 bakers in town at that time.

A keen sportswoman, Joan enjoyed playing

Bangalow icon reopens tennis, golf and later in life lawn bowls for many years with great success.

Music was a big part of Joan’s life, there was always music in her parents’ home, she spent many years performing with the Sylvia Smith Singers in

Ballina.

Joan is now happily living at Florence Price Gardens RSL Lifecare in Ballina since February of this year, she enjoys art therapy, bingo and musical concerts and her morning cappuccino in the café.

Financial support for Australia Day TWEED Shire Council is offering financial support to not-for-profit organisations and community groups interested in hosting Australia Day events in the Tweed.

Previously grants have been used to hold small community and sporting events including cricket, community breakfasts, tree planting and award ceremonies.

Groups can now apply for funding, ranging from $300 to $500, based on the expected number of attendees for

their event.

To be eligible, events must be held on Australia Day (26 January 2021) and be a public event.

Given the current COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the grant funding will be subject to the NSW Public Health Orders applicable at the time of the event.

Applications close at 4pm Friday 16th October.

For more details and to apply, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay

THE Bangalow Heritage House Museum and Café (pictured) has recently reopened. With a fresh start the café has been fortunate to obtain the services of Sandra Harding who will manage the café and create a new menu.

Sandy is a local identity who has worked in various aspects of the hospitality industry in and around Bangalow. Many would know her from her years at The Burger Bar. From October 7 she will be the chef and Simon Harriot the barista

at this much loved local venue on the corner of Deacon and Ashton Streets in Bangalow. With warmer weather approaching Sandy is keen to encourage outdoor dining where families with young children and well behaved dogs will be very welcome.

Opening hours from Wednesday October 7. Wednesday-Friday 10am-2.30 pm. Bookings preferred. Call 6687 2183 or email: bangalowhistorical@bigpond.com All Covid requirements will be observed.

FINES AFTER HUGE BEACH PARTY THREE people have been handed $1000 Public Infringement Notices (PINs) in the aftermath of a party at Tyagarah north of Byron Bay last weekend.

At 7.30am on Sunday 27th September 2020 police were called to Tyagarah Beach about complaints were received about a party that was taking place.

Officers from Tweed/Byron attended and located more than 20 people at the party.

Police were told approximately 500 people had attended the party earlier in the evening.

Three people were issued $1000 PINs for failing to comply with

requirements under COVID-19 Public Health Orders.

Complaints over recent weeks have been reported to local police about illegal beach parties being held in Byron Shire.

Other hotspots for the gatherings have been at Suffolk Park and further north at South Brunswick Heads.

The Northern News South Wales Health District has announced that a new mobile COVID testing Clinic has been established at Byron Baynto co-incident with the current New South Wales school holidays.

The pop up clinic is additional to one operating at the Byron District Hospital at Mullumbimby.

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CONGRATULATIONS Kenneth, 107 Year Milestone

by Halden Boyd A GRAFTON man who was the very first to own a television in the Clarence Valley will celebrate his 107th birthday this coming week.

Kenneth Loxton Weeks (pictured) was born at “Braylesford” in Dovedale Street on the 5th of October 1913 to Darcy Edwin Weeks and Dorothy Forster (nee Loxton).

The Braylesford house is still in existence in Dovedale St on the banks of the Clarence River.

It is one of a number of properties in the Dovedale area that have passed through the hands of the surveyor W. A. B. Greaves and family.

Ken remembers that there was an extensive orchard associated with the house.

At the time of his birth his parents were renting a farming property at Carrs Creek.

Ken was the eldest of five children and is the last surviving one.

His two brothers and two sisters married and raised their families in the Grafton area until later moving away except for his sister Marjory who raised a family with Mervyn Bultitude on a Carrs Creek farm.

One of their daughters, Jennifer Powell, still lives in the area.

Ken remembers his job on the farm as a boy was to go out before dawn to get the cattle up.

Ken went to primary school at Carrs Ck and recently visited the old school there.

Some time later Ken’s parents and children moved to

a riverside farm at Swan Creek and Ken attended Grafton High School.

On 7/4/2012 Ken was invited as the oldest remaining male pupil to cut the cake at the Grafton High School Centenary celebrations along with the oldest remaining female pupil, Winifred Jefferies.

As well, his two brothers, Alan and Gordon, both in their nineties and also ex-pupils attended the ceremony.

At the start of WW 2 Ken married Jean McPhee who was living with her family on a farm at Swan Creek.

Some of her relatives still live on the original farm.

Ken and Jean (dec) have two sons Ian and Noel (dec) who both attended Grafton Primary and Secondary High Schools before completing BSc degrees at the University of New England, Armidale followed by higher degrees elsewhere.

Ken has five grandchildren and four step grandchildren through Noel’s second marriage after the death of his first wife.

He has two great grandchildren Patrick and Noel and eleven step great grandchildren.

Many people remember seeing Ken, when he was in his nineties, walking around North and South Grafton.

But when he realised he could no longer manage walking he bought himself, for his 100th birthday, a three wheeled electrical tricycle despite his sons saying there were more conventional disability vehicles that would do the job.

He used it right up to the

time he entered aged care at Whiddon Grafton on the 11th of September 2018.

In January 2016 his place of residence since about 1950 in Greaves Street was compulsorily acquired by RMS to make way for the new Grafton Bridge.

He chose to replace it with a house in Clarence Street of about the same vintage built by the same builder.

Also acquired compulsorily at the time was the house next door which had been originally built for his grandparents and then passed through several owners until being restored by the current owners.

Ken has had a variety of occupations during his life.

After leaving school he worked for the Model Homes Company that did road constructing work, but as he was mechanically minded he followed that up with operating a service station in Brisbane, and in partnership with Charles Alvey in Grafton operated a car dealership.

At the start of WW2 he applied to join the Air Force but was not accepted for medical reasons, even though he had been taking flying lessons.

Ken says his small stature didn’t help, and there is some irony in this as he is still walking unaided at Whiddon Grafton.

During WW2 he drove his own tip truck to help build airfields at Nabiac, Coffs Harbour and Evans Head.

These were tough times and sometimes he had to load the truck with a hand shovel and do a daily maintenance that would be unheard of today.

During WW 2 he developed an interest in radio and electronics and until the early 1960s had a radio and electrical sales and service business at 59 Prince Street in Grafton.

Before Grafton had local TV reception Ken installed a tall TV antenna tower on his house roof to receive a very patchy black and white signal from Brisbane.

During his working life Ken was very interested in boats and boat building.

He built a “VS” class sailing boat in the garage of his grandmother who lived next door to him in Greaves Street.

Ken raced this boat against the likes of Salty Sellers who was the local champion in the late 1940s-50s.

For a time he was an office holder in the Clarence River Sailing Club.

He commenced construction of a 25 foot sailing boat in his backyard but that lapsed and eventually sold the lead keel to scrap metal people who were always interested in it.

He then built a 38 foot fishing boat (“Warregai”) with the help of a friend which was launched in 1957.

It was built inside the disused North Coast Steam Navigation Company wharf shed below the Grafton Bowling Club.

The launching of the boat was a hurried affair as a fresh in the river required a very hurried removal of the roof of the wharf shed followed by craning the boat out using Oxenford’s punts.

After Ken relinquished his electrical shop in Prince St, he and his wife ran a milk bar in the same premises for several years.

After this Ken did bus driving on local routes for his brother Gordon and finished up spending about 10 years working in the local Electoral Office.

Ken also had time to tinker with small trucks and converted some to camping bodies.

After retirement he did a number of trips with these up and down the East Coast.

During the 1950s floods were a problem because of the need to pack up both the Prince St business and the Greaves Street house.

Ken has maintained a keen interest in the building of the new Grafton Bridge and visited and driven over it courtesy of relatives and on Whiddon excursions.

At Whiddon he has maintained his interests by using a computer to write his correspondence because he is finding hand writing difficult.

Ken is now the oldest man living between Newcastle and the Queensland border.

CARAVAN INDUSTRY WELCOMES INVESTMENT IN REGIONAL TOURISM CARAVAN Industry Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today from the Morrison Government of a $250 million regional Australia package with $150 million specifically for tourism and infrastructure projects to assist regional tourism.

The caravan and camping industry is much loved by Australians, and with the desire for tourists to ‘control their own environment’, the industry is poised to help in the immediate recovery of regional tourism as caravanners and campers travel further and for longer as Australians look to explore our own backyard.

Visitor expenditure by caravanning and camping tourists already

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contribute over $10 billion annually with a significant amount of this dispersed across regional and rural Australia, supporting local jobs and contractors.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont said that we had a real opportunity for Australians to rediscover the attractions and experiences which are plentiful in regional Australia, but which are under real threat without Government support.

“The Tourism Industry has been savaged through a winter of COVID off the back of a summer of bushfires.

While we have seen recent green shoots in concentrated regions, many

tourism industry businesses (and those businesses which rely on tourism) continue to be on their knees. We are in a feast or famine situation at present with some of our most significant tourism regions hardest hit with the challenges of 2020.”

“With many of Australia’s tourism icons located in the regions, and international travel off the cards for some time yet, today’s announcement is a significant boost for domestic tourism, while encourages the development of important tourism infrastructure which will underpin the industry when normal travel returns.”

On World Tourism Day, this announcement supports the theme

‘Tourism and Regional Development’ and is consistent with the Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s calls for shovel ready tourism projects to be supported in regional Australia.

These projects will not only introduce or upgrade important long-term assets but will encourage the use of local contractors, local accommodation, and the use of local services during construction. With caravan and camping in 2019 being the number one commercial accommodation provider in regional Australia, today’s announcement provides some level of optimism for operators still reeling from huge losses from touring markets.

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Swap petrol for pedal power COFFS Harbour City Council staff will be getting on their bikes for Biketober next month and encouraging all local businesses to take up the challenge for commuting, health and fun.

“Cycling has seen an explosion in the numbers of people and families getting on their bikes to enjoy COVID-19 safe exercise and fun and we’re encouraging people to keep on pedalling and make it a part of your everyday routine for life,” said Andrew Davis, Council’s Sustainable Living and Community Programs Coordinator. “It’s good for you, your kids and the environment.”

Biketober is an initiative of NSW Health and runs from 1-31 October. It is a fun, free cycling challenge to encourage workplaces and the whole community to experience the joys and benefits of riding a bike. It is open to everyone who lives or works in NSW. Simply ride a bike for as little as 10 minutes or more during October. There are lots of prizes on offer to motivate everyone to get involved.

Council staff will also help peddle the pedalling message by taking to our pushbike fleet for short work

journeys, as well as swapping their cars for bikes for part or all of their daily commute to work, for catching up with friends, exercise, surf checks or simply having fun.

“We’re also going to run a Ride to Work Day morning on 21 October for staff with a muffin and coffee inducement for pedalling in even just part of the way, plus the opportunity to book a session with our resident ‘Bike Doctor’ for a free bike maintenance and safety workshop,” added Mr Davis.

Local libraries are also getting involved with a special Facebook Storytime at 11am on 14 October that will revolve around special activity packs focused on bike safety basics such as always wearing a helmet and ringing your bell to warn others you’re on the path.

Parents and children can pick their activity pack up from their local library from 12 October. When children collect a pack they can leave their borrower number or email which will go into a draw to win a prize which includes a colourful helmet, a bell and a puncture repair kit. One will be drawn at each library branch on 30 October.

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NED Cain’s father used to make his own paper and would screen print his own posters in the Sydney DIY punk scene in the late 70s and early 80s. So, when a young Ned started gigging and watching shows around Lismore, he got in the habit of keeping every poster in a folder.

Ned (pictured) had been scanning and digitising his and his father’s collections when friend Matt Mason returned from New Orleans with a poster book of the punk scene there in the 80s and 90s. The book really inspired Ned that he could do something similar for this area.

“Over the last 18 months or so we put calls out and collected as many posters from around the area as we could. Posters came flooding in,” Ned said.

“The result was the collection we put together and published as Stick ‘em Up,” Stick ‘Em Up is a 327-page full colour poster book which serves as a snapshot of Lismore’s amazing music history – it’s evolution and resilience – with posters from 1977 up until 2020. Full of lots of local original bands that played in the area through that time along with some big national and international bands that stopped to play Lismore, including The Divinyls, INXS, Powderfinger, Mental as Anything and many more.

Stick Em Up can be purchased locally from Bunnyhole, Music Bizarre, The Audio Room and Northern Rivers Collectables in Lismore or online at https:// nedlandstudio.com/shop/stickemup

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Blue-green algae amber alert at Clarrie Hall Dam

by Halden Boyd

TREATED water from the Tweed mains supply is not affected by an amber alert for blue-green algae being issued for Clarrie Hall Dam. Currently the Tweed’s reticulated water supply is being drawn entirely from the Tweed River without any releases from Clarrie Hall Dam, isolating the amber alert only to the dam water.

“Customers can be assured that the drinking water from the town supply is perfectly safe for human consumption because none of our water is currently coming from the dam and the dam is not spilling water to the river,” Manager Water and Wastewater Operations Brie Jowett said.

“Our treatment processes are designed to make sure we are able to treat such events when they do naturally occur in the river.”

Blue-green algae occurs naturally and can reproduce quickly in favourable environmental conditions, such as where there is still or slow-flowing water, abundant sunlight and warm weather as well as sufficient levels of nutrients.

Council’s testing has confirmed that the blue-

green algae species within the dam has the toxin gene (mcyE) responsible for toxin production.

That is, it has the ability to produce toxins but at this stage there is no evidence that it has produced toxins.

As a precaution Tweed Council has placed signs at the dam wall and Crams Farm

to warn the public.

These will stay in place while the high levels of blue-green algae remain.

“All recreational users of the dam and visitors to Crams Farm and the dam wall are advised to stay away from the water and definitely do not drink it,” Ms Jowett said.

The amber alert for Clarrie

Hall Dam also means the water in the dam and its upstream and downstream tributaries could potentially be unsafe for livestock.

Council has ramped up its water testing regime to monitor the situation at the dam and be prepared for any future blue-green algae outbreak in the river and weir pools.

“Our water laboratory has scientists who lead the field in identifying and testing blue-green algae, so we can assure our customers that they are in safe hands when it comes to our drinking water,” she said.

Affected water appears to have a green paint-like scum on the water, near the edges, or greenish clumps throughout the water.

Anyone who thinks they may have been in contact with blue-green algal water is advised to seek medical advice if symptoms appear.

MAYOR PETER PETTY BACK IN THE SADDLE AT TENTERFIELD A WARD Councillor Peter Petty was re-elected mayor for the ninth consecutive year at the September Ordinary Council Meeting of the Tenterfield Shire Council.

Mayor Petty was the only nomination received for the position.

Councillor Greg Sauer was also reelected, uncontested, for the position of deputy mayor, serving his third consecutive year, but fourth year as deputy mayor in the current Council term.

The current Council term was extended in March 2020 by amendment to the Local Government Act as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with the next Local Government elections due in September 2021.

Following his re-election Mayor Petty addressed the Council, thanking them for the faith they have shown in his leadership.

He expressed his

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sincere thanks to Councillors and staff as working together, many things have been achieved, particularly in the past, extremely difficult, 12 months.

“However, we need to focus for the upcoming 12 months and the many projects still to be accomplished, including completing the sealing of Mt Lindesay Road, the ongoing upgrade to Mt Lindesay Road between Legume and Woodenbong, timber bridges, beautification of our villages and the reinstatement of Bruxner Way as a State Highway. In addition, we need to get back on track with the Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass and continue our work with Water NSW to develop

the business case for the Mole River Dam,” the mayor said.

Mayor Petty referred to his position on the Local Health Committee and the continuing work of Council, and particularly deputy mayor Greg Sauer, in providing full support for our local health facilities and working with them to ensure the best possible services for the community.

In addition, Mayor Petty spoke about the growing industry of tourism in the Tenterfield Shire, and particularly the current interest in mountain biking.

Mayor Petty expressed his thanks to deputy mayor Greg Sauer for his ongoing support, chief executive Terry Dodds for his outstanding work to the benefit of all the Shire, and executive assistant and media officer Noelene Hyde for her support during all his term as mayor.

Funding for Kyogle Museum and Historical Society THE Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced funding for the Kyogle Museum and Historical Society to help improve displays and create additional storage.

The funding is a part of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) announced earlier this year designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Kyogle Council received over $1 million as part of the funding allocation. “$25,000 has been allocated to construct additional storage area for the museum and Historical Society collections,” Mr Hogan said.

“Local museums are very important.

They are filled with fantastic historical

items and community stories.”

“This funding will allow the organisation to enhance their displays and welcome more visitors.”

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the funding was great news for the community.

“It is important to support the efforts of these organisations and the individuals that allow them to function,” Cr Mulholland said.

“I’d like to recognise Kevin Hogan’s efforts in listening to our concerns and making representations for us to ensure we received this funding.”

“The funding of these projects will give communities a much-needed boost, particularly in terms of their resilience after being subject to bushfires, drought, flood and COVID-19”.

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LOCAL sports clubs and councils should bid in a heartbeat for a Nationals NSW Government’s defibrillator grant, with applications now open, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis says.

“Around 7000 people have a heart attack outside of hospital each year in NSW and if there is a defibrillator on hand they have a 75 percent increased rate of survival and full recovery,” Mr Gulaptis said.

Former Yellow Wiggle Greg Page suffered a cardiac arrest while performing with the Wiggles and was treated with a defibrillator that happened to be on site.

“I’m just fortunate there was a defibrillator at the venue otherwise I might not be here today,” Mr Page said.

Mr Gulaptis said that in previous funding rounds, sports clubs in Evans Head, Grafton, Yamba and Minnie Water were successful in securing the lifesaving emergency medical equipment.

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CALL TO RESTORE TOONUMBAR DAM RETREAT

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has sought the support of the NSW Government to reopen the Toonumbar Waters Retreat to boost ecotourism at the popular recreational dam and to Kyogle and surrounds.

Ms Saffin said she had a productive discussion with NSW Minister for Water, Property and Housing Minister Melinda Pavey last week to explore options for getting the retreat up and running again.

This followed earlier discussions with Kyogle Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland and her deputy Cr John Burley, who like Ms Saffin and the local community, do not want to see the WaterNSW-controlled facility

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“The retreat, which has accommodation for up to 60 people, has amazing potential waiting to be unlocked and I appreciate that Minister Pavey recognises that potential as well and has a good understanding of our aspirations,” Ms Saffin said.

“I have opened up a dialogue with the Minister because the land on which the retreat is located is still in the name of the Minister for Water and WaterNSW is not allowed to deal in the land until it is put in WaterNSW’s name.”

“My understanding is that Toonumbar is one of about 4000 pieces of land in New South Wales that are subject to the same transfer process.

“I have notified Mayor Mulholland of my discussion with the Minister.”

Ms Saffin said the accommodation is currently not being utilised and the infrastructure is deteriorating.

“This is such a shame as it once was a fantastic facility in terms of recreational tourism and ecotourism,” Ms Saffin said.

WaterNSW has called for expressions of interest for a new lessee or buyer for the retreat.

Ms Saffin said she was interested to hear from local residents what they thought of revitalising the retreat and urged them to contact her Electorate Office on 02 6621 3624 or lismore@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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Recreational boating a favourite pastime WITH more than 85 per cent of the population living within 50km of the coast, it is estimated that more than 20 per cent of all Australians engage in some form of boating annually and that almost 1 in 5 households have a boat or watercraft.

With the span of magnificent coastline, harbours, bays, and rivers, Aussies are spoilt with options for enjoying time in, on or around our waterways.

The popularity of recreational boating can be witnessed on our waterways all year round, and the longevity and history of this favourite pastime is best demonstrated at the fabulous maritime museums Australia wide.

Despite the challenging scenario that the pandemic has presented, recreational boating and the desire for the outdoors has seen a substantial increase in interest and demand worldwide. Where permitted, recreational boating has presented Australians with the perfect remedy for those seeking to de-stress and relax in the outdoors for improved mental health.

Recreational boating is diverse in nature, not only catering for the opportunities associated with

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having a good time, but also as a conduit to many sporting activities such as fishing, sailing, water-skiing, wake boating and paddling.

National Boating Week kicks off today and will run until 2 October, fittingly with the weekend of 3 and 4 October being the unofficial start of the boating season in Australia.

The week will celebrate the lifestyle of recreational boating and will work to help Australians understand pathways to participate as well has help those already active on the waterways. The purpose of the campaign is to heighten awareness of the joys

and benefits associated with recreational boating across Australia.

This week will also see the launch of DiscoverBoating.com. au, an information portal to help all Australians better understand and guide them with information, education and entertainment associated with boating.

The week will occur alongside with National Safe Boating Week organised and delivered by the Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG). The BIA works with regulators to support our charter to encourage and promote safe, responsible and enjoyable boating.

People with ideas that can hook people on fishing can turn their thoughts into cash via a NSW Government grant.

NSW Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has revealed details of a program encouraging community members to think of ways of improving the fishing experience in their regions.

Mr Marshall said funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts has been allocated for projects that improve and promote recreational fishing across the State.

“Anyone can apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, including fishing organisations, councils, universities, community groups and individuals,” the

minister said.

He said the grants were available for both large projects valued at more than $10,000 in funding and small projects involving less than $10,000.

Project areas previously funded include: • fishing access and facilities; • enhancing recreational fisheries; • recreational fishing education; and • any other projects that benefit recreational fishing.

Funding guidelines and application forms are available at the NSW DPI website and applications close on October 30.

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Dedicated work restoring World War One plane takes off at Casino

NEW RAPPVILLE COMMUNITY PRECINCT ONE STEP CLOSER

by Halden Boyd Casino Drill Hall Museum volunteer Noel Thomas (inset) who has been hard at work building upper wing sections of the unique Great War Nieuport 11 replica at Casino.

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by Halden Boyd DEDICATED volunteers at Casino’s Drill Hall Museum have eagerly progressed in getting a World War One biplane fighter replica ready for what will become a unique aviation drawcard for the town.

The French built Nieuport 11 plane was recently donated to the Casino Drill Hall by a local benefactor, and volunteers have been quick off the mark rebuilding upper wings for the aircraft ahead of what will be a major display asset for the dedicated Museum group.

“Work on restoring the upper wing wings by volunteers Noel Thomas and Steve Robson have progressed to the point where we will be covering them soon and attaching them to the almost complete fuselage”, Casino Drill Hall Museum curator Kevin Magnay said.

“The plan is to also attach the lower

wing on one side which will allow visitors to have a good look up close on one side and into the cockpit of the Nieuport with a small viewing platform”.

“The lower wing section on one side will be also displayed partly covered so people can see just how much effort was put into the aircraft design which helped the Allies defeat the Germans in the skies during the bloody Great War conflict”, Kevin said.

“Even though the project is not completed the many visitors to the Casino Drill Hall Museum have been thrilled with the display and seeing a work in progress, and our volunteers and everyone is just so happy and excited”, Kevin said.

The Casino Drill Hall Museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am, but with the recent lifting of Covid-19 orders the Committee is currently re-evaluating it’s position.

CONSTRUCTION of the new Rappville Hall is one step closer after the consolidation of two parcels of land Richmond Valley Council acquired to progress the project.

At its ordinary meeting on Tuesday 15th September, Council voted unanimously to consolidate the two lots at 3 Lyons Street (the St John’s Anglican Church site) and 10 Murray Street, into a single lot, and classify the consolidated lot as operational land.

General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said the siting of the proposed Rappville Common would incorporate sections of both lots, as well as the original site of the old hall, which was destroyed during the Busbys Flat Road bushfire last year.

Designed by architect Virginia Kerridge, the proposed new Rappville Common includes a spacious hall, outdoor deck, a separate communal kitchen, along with a covered outdoor dining area and storage and amenity facilities.

Mr Macdonald said rebuilding and improving Rappville’s community infrastructure was a key priority for Council in the wake of last year’s disaster.

He said of all the planned projects in the pipeline for Rappville, the hall was possibly the most important for the community.

“The plans offer not just a new community hall, including kitchen and entertainment facilities, but garden spaces designed by landscape architect Jane Irwin, which everyone can enjoy,” Mr Macdonald said.

Mr Macdonald said Council had conducted extensive consultation with the community, with the design plans formally unveiled at a public event on Sunday 16 August in Rappville, and the proposal was placed on exhibition for public feedback.

He said the upgraded community facility would become a focal point of Rappville’s recovery.

“Council has been fortunate to receive funding for this project from both the Federal Government’s National Bushfire Recovery Agency and the Business Council of Australia’s BizRebuild bushfire recovery initiative, which have combined with Council’s insurance payment from the loss of the original hall,” Mr Macdonald said.

“Consolidating and classifying the land was an important step to allow for flexible use of the site and will enable the project team to move ahead with the delivery of this project”.

“We are excited to be now progressing to the next stage and look forward to updating the community throughout”.

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Dealing with children who are fussy eaters IF meals with your children are ruled by what they refuse to eat, consider a UNSW Sydney dietitian’s advice on how to tackle fussy eating and win mealtime back.

There is no strict definition of what makes a child a fussy eater, but it’s something parents should know how to tackle – and in rare cases it might be a sign of an underlying condition, a paediatric clinical dietitian at UNSW Sydney says.

Dr Jennifer Cohen of UNSW Medicine has been working in childhood nutrition for more than 15 years, specialising in paediatric oncology nutrition – children’s diets during cancer treatment.

She is also the mother of a six-year-old and eight-year-old and said fussy eating was part of regular childhood development.

“It’s actually normal

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for a child to go through a fussy eating stage; up to 50 per cent of kids between one to two years old will be fussy eaters at some stage. We call that behavioural fussy eating and the theory behind why it happens is at that age, their growth has slowed down,” Dr Cohen said.

“A child’s body is focusing on more mental development – talking, walking, becoming physically active. The theory is kids don’t need as much food – they’re not as hungry because they’re not growing as much.

“A related theory is that while there’s so much brain development going on, the sensory system almost shuts down and because eating is such a sensory experience – involving taste, touch, smell, sound – if your brain is occupied with other tasks rather than the senses, food just doesn’t taste as good or is not as enjoyable as it used to

1. Pureed food is optional: Introduce textured and finger foods to children when they start eating solids – for example, bite-size pieces of soft fruit and vegetables.

Or, skip pureed food altogether – omitting or quickly moving on from it will help a be.” child’s development.

Dr Cohen said the one Health implications 2. Never mask flavours: to two-year-old age group Dr Cohen said about 10 Introduce your child featured the “perfect per cent of children never to a good variety of storm” of factors leading grew out of fussy eating flavours and don’t to behavioural fussy and remained picky combine flavours. For eating. eaters into adulthood. example, avoid making “To add to the changes “It’s an unfortunate a savoury, spicy or going on in their body, number, but fussy eating aromatic food more we also have a toddler’s can persist and it can appealing by adding assertiveness to consider: become a problem if it sweetness because it’s like trying to get your turns into food aversion then a child will prefer child dressed and to put and that leads to food sweet flavours. So, their shoes on – the more phobia. If someone ensure your child is you want them to do it, has food phobia they eating similar flavours the less likely they’re are scared of food and to the rest of the family. going to comply,” she to reverse that is very 3. Avoid negativity: said. difficult. Sensory issues Never force your child “So, it’s not unusual for are also a challenge to to eat food they reject a child who used to eat rectify,” she said. because negative everything – textured and “But it’s rare for fussy reinforcement and solid foods – to suddenly eating to hinder a child’s “just take one more become a fussy eater at growth or develop into bite” messaging about one to two years of age. a condition as serious food could potentially as scurvy, for example, lead to food aversion. which is a disease caused The same tip applies by nutritional deficiency to describing food as of vitamin C from not “healthy/unhealthy” or eating fruit or vegetables. “good/bad” and using “Generally, fussy food as a reward – for eaters will still consume example, saying: “if enough calories – they’re you eat your vegetables just not getting it from you can have dessert” – a good variety of food. because this demonises So, the more common one food while it puts scenario in fussy eaters is another food on a to see things like nutrient pedestal. Placing too deficiencies; for example, much value in food can iron or zinc deficiencies be problematic. can be a big problem or, 4. New experiences if a child is not eating are key: Regularly meat or dairy, they could introduce your child become deficient in to new foods, flavours vitamin B12.” and textures – even if Dr Cohen said they refuse to eat their paediatricians or portion – and they dieticians usually might eventually decide detected such nutrient to try those new foods. deficiencies before 5. Intervene early: Never they developed into assume your child a bigger problem, will grow out of fussy however, and they eating. If it’s clearly advised at-risk children a problem as soon as to take multivitamin they start solid foods, supplements. consult a professional to assess for sensory or Dr Cohen’s tips to swallowing issues. prevent fussy eating While fussy eating is Tips for dealing with part of normal childhood fussy eaters development, there are If your child has already some suggestions parents developed into a fussy can try to ensure it does eater and is consuming not become a habit. fewer and fewer different

foods, below are some ideas for parents to try in order to break the cycle.

1. Practice the division of responsibility: Your job at mealtimes is to provide the food you want your child to eat and when and where the meal is. It is the child’s job to decide whether they eat or not.

2. Eat together as a family: Study after study shows that when parents eat food in front of their children, their child is more likely to want to eat that food.

Eating together as a family is a great way to model good eating habits to fussy eaters.

If you are eating, it will be easier to ignore your fussy eater when they refuse to eat the meal. Eating together also gives you a chance to be a role model for good eating habits.

3. Considered not catered meals: Never cook separate meals to cater for your fussy eater and never assume your fussy eater “can just starve” if they refuse food – eating that food might be stressful and they might be physically unable to eat it. So, ensure each meal has some foods your fussy eater will eat, as well as new foods in order to regularly expose your child to something different.

The same tip applies to lunchboxes.

4. Family-style meals: New foods on a plate in front of a fussy eater can be stressful to them. Instead, place food in the centre of the table and let your child choose their own food.

This is less stressful because it exposes the child to new foods without forcing them to eat those foods.

5. Playing with food: Having your fussy eater take a bite of food is the last step in helping them. Allowing them to play with food lets your fussy eater feel comfortable with new foods and takes the stress away. They might even lick their fingers afterwards.

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Rewire your brain with gratitude YOUTH LED SUPPORT

by Helen Henslow IMAGINE how wonderful life would be, how happy you would be, if everywhere and in every moment, you could find something to be grateful for. We have billions of bits of information coming at us every millionth of a second. Of course, we can’t be consciously aware of all of it because it will be overwhelming.

Our brain filters the information coming in through a set of rules (our beliefs) and how much we priorities those beliefs, so that we notice what’s important.

You probably are aware if you are a glass half full or half empty type of person. This is a rule your brain filters

and how that made you feel. At first it can be a bit hard, but soon your internal radar starts looking for those things. It starts to pay attention to them because completing the task each night makes seeing things to be grateful for a priority. It starts seeing things to be grateful for throughout the day, it notices them. Then it feels great at the time and you might even say thank you to someone who was thoughtful and make them feel great too.

Not only does gratitude practice make you feel great and happier, it also has some great health benefits. Studies have shown it improves sleep, mental health, physical health, reduces pain and improves relationships.

Why not give it a go for a month as see for yourself. What have you got to lose?

Helen Hanslow is a Clinical Hypnotherapist on the Far North Coast of NSW.

information through, so you are more likely to see the good in things or the bad in things. We can reprogram ourselves to see the good things all around ourselves.

Sparking off warm fuzzy feelings inside of us all day long.

Gratitude is the practice of being Grateful. It actually takes practice. But fortunately, the more you do something the better you get at it. This is because the more you practice gratitude the stronger the connections get in your brain; the more priority your brain gives to the rule to notice things you could be grateful for and the more natural it becomes to see the world that way.

So, grab yourself a notebook and make a new practice for yourself. Just a few minutes a day to change your brain and your life. Each day write about three things that you are grateful for that happened that day

GUIDES KIDS HELPLINE MENTAL Health Month (October 2020) is a compelling time to raise awareness around the number of mental health related issues reported to Kids Helpline said yourtown Chief Executive Officer Tracy Adams.

Kids Helpline says the level of ongoing contacts to the service during the pandemic accounts for an increase in demand of 24% nationally between March and August compared to the same period last year.

“It illustrates that Kids Helpline is playing an important role within the mental health eco-system, by providing children and young people in need with 24/7 access to qualified counsellors who they trust using channels of communication that work for them, be that phone, email or WebChat” said Ms Adams.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of young people connecting with others in support of their mental health.

Between March and August this year we have provided 3,444 or 36% more counselling responses to mental health concerns than in the same period of 2019. Adolescents with mental health problems report higher rates of suicide ideation and other risky behaviours,” said Ms Adams.

“Our concern is that this may be

just the tip of the iceberg, we need to elevate help-seeking and continue the focus on reducing the stigma associated with seeking support.

Early intervention is critical.

Between 1 March and 31st August 2020 Kids Helpline initiated 1,194 actions to ensure the safety of children and young people nationally.

This is 39% more actions initiated than the 857 undertaken in the same period of 2019.

The majority of duty of care actions were initiated in response to Suicide Attempts and Child Abuse.

“Young people shouldn’t feel ashamed to seek help. Kids Helpline acts as a ‘safety-net’ for children and young people in a broader social support system having a unique position of being the only national free and confidential 24/7 counselling service available to those aged from 5 to 25 years of age. An expert in the field of early intervention services, Kids Helpline has undertaken 120,893 responses to help children and young people in the first eight months of this year,” said Ms Adams.

If young people want to talk to someone they can call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or use email or web counselling services. www. kidshelpline.com.au.

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Make a real difference on National Buy Aussie Day Australians will be asked to STOP .. and SHOP AUSTRALIAN in our first ‘National Buy Aussie Day’ to be held next week on Thursday October 1st The retail and business initiative is a “call to arms” for shoppers to support Aussie small businesses dealt a string of economic disasters in 2020 following droughts, bushfires, floods and now the financial devastation caused

by COVID-19.

Earlier this month it was revealed Australia officially went into recession for the first time in thirty year, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) falling a staggering 7% - the worst fall on record and worse that most economists predicted.

It is also expected that Real retail turnover growth is expected to fall -1.4% in 2020 which will be the worst year on record in Australia.

National Buy Aussie Day Founder Chris White is hopeful every Australian will do their bit on the day whether it is $2, $20, $200 or $2,000.

“In the way that Singles Day in China and Black Friday in the United States have become landmark shopping days, we hope October 1 will forever be our National Shopping Day, supporting Aussie owned businesses producing Aussie made goods,” said Mr White.

“As we grow year on year, hopefully other nations that love Aussie made products, such as the United States and United Kingdom, will also support our National Shopping Day and therefore open more Aussie businesses to global markets,” he said.

There are 2.2 million small businesses across Australia, with the sector accounting for almost half of Australia’s entire workforce, which is in excess of 5 million workers, and just under 60 per cent of total employment growth in the private sector.

Small Business makes up one fifth of our entire national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and contributes to more than a third of all production across the country.

Right now, around 900,000 Australian businesses are surviving on some form of Government support.

It’s expected 1.25m Australians will be without a job by Christmas at an official unemployment rate of 10%, although the “real” unemployment rate is universally accepted will be closer to 15%.

The Federal Government has already indicated that the Budget Deficit over the next 2 years will be a staggering $270 Billion, with Government debt exploding to $852 Billion which will take

30 years to pay off.

Treasury has also confirmed that the recent Victorian lockdown will rip another $12 Billion from the Australian economy in the September quarter alone.

“I, like hundreds of thousands of Australians, have a small business that has been impacted throughout 2020, and it is the great unknown that is the scary thing for us all, particularly when income support is wound back” said Mr.White.

“When small businesses thrive, so does the Australian economy – it is quite logical as we create more jobs at home and money stays here. I think we all want to look for ways to support each other right now and this is a simple way people can make a difference,” he said.

National Buy Aussie Day has been launched by Sydney

NBN ENCOURAGES SMALL BUSINESS TO DIGITISE THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed NBN Co’s $700 million plan to support small business innovation.

Under the three-year plan, NBN Co has pledged to build fibre optic cable to business premises free of charge and make business-grade fibre services more affordable.

“1.4 million businesses across Australia are now eligible to have fibre installed to their premises at no cost,” Ms Carnell says.

“Of those - about 700,000 business in 240 business fibre zones – many of which are high streets in regional areas – are also eligible for cheaper plans.

“In fact, point-to-point fibre on demand infrastructure will be made available in 85 regional zones, giving small businesses greater choice.

“According to NBN Co, plans to improve affordability could see internet bills as much as halved for small businesses on business grade plans.

This will come as a welcome relief, particularly those small businesses struggling in this COVID crisis.

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“Internet access is essential to the vast majority of small businesses, so it is important for retail providers such as Telstra, Optus and TPG to co-operate and pass these savings on.

“This also acts as an incentive to small businesses to ensure they have a digital presence, at a time when more consumers are shopping online.

“A recently released survey of more than 1000 Australians conducted on behalf of NBN Co, revealed close to half (49%) of respondents had increased their online shopping during the pandemic shutdown period and 70% have been consciously supporting local businesses online.

“COVID-19 has delivered a harsh lesson that small businesses can’t rely on outdated business models and brick-and-mortar stores anymore.

“PwC modelling estimates small businesses could unlock more than $49 billion of private sector output over a decade by adopting better use of mobile and internet technologies.

More than half of this benefit could be realised in rural and regional Australia.”

2000 Gold Medal Beach Volleyballers Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook (pictured).

Today marks 20 years to the day the pair stood on the Olympic podium together to take gold in one of the highlights of the Games on the iconic Bondi Beach.

Pottharst and Cook are thrilled to be lending their support to the day.

“Sydney 2000 was all about national pride and national unity and right now Australia needs that feeling again more than ever. It’s hard to comprehend the year the nation has endured,” said Pottharst.

“Every Aussie can join together next Thursday to help a mate in a small business. It’s the Australian way to support each other during the toughest of times,” said Cook.

Fellow Gold Medal Olympian Grant Hackett will

be the “face” of the day on 1st October which marks two decades since the Sydney Olympics ended.

“October 1 2000 will be a day that is forever etched in my memory and while we should choose Australian made first when we shop, I hope that October 1 will always be a day when Aussies stop and shop Australian,” said Hackett.

Chris White is thrilled to have such iconic Aussies supporting this important day on our road to economic recovery.

“For too long we have been relying on foreign nations when what we produce at home is among the best in the world. If we make conscious decisions in the way we shop then manufacturing can move back,” said Mr White.

“Research continually shows that Australians prefer to buy Australian, so National Buy Aussie Day is a tangible opportunity for every one of us to make a real difference and support the businesses of our families and friends that are the real cornerstone of our National economy, and are struggling like never before,” he said.

Australians can get more information and secure a “sneak peek” of National Buy Aussie Day by visiting www. buyaussieday.com.au

Credit to flow to small businesses under plan to remove roadblocks THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says an overhaul of lending laws proposed by the Federal Government would offer a necessary funding injection to the small business sector.

Under the plan announced today by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, lending laws will be changed to lift onerous barriers to small businesses applying for loans.

“Access to finance is critical to small business survival, particularly as support measures are tapered over the coming months,” Ms Carnell says.

“The reforms outlined today would give small businesses the confidence they need to seek funding to get through this crisis, so they can grow and employ.

“Since the Banking Royal Commission, small businesses have faced an uphill battle to secure a loan, due to unrealistic serviceability requirements from the banks.

“The pendulum has swung too far and now is the time to correct this imbalance which is harmful to small businesses.

“Even in the best of times, many small businesses struggle to secure finance,

with a recent Sensis report revealing that of the dwindling number of small businesses that applied for a loan in the three months to August, about one in four had been knocked back. There’s a good chance the onerous small business loan application and bank assessment process is partly to blame.

“We are aware of small businesses that have been asked for all sorts of documentation by the banks - even for loans that have been 50% guaranteed by the federal government – including director guarantees, which really means the family home. It’s no wonder small business owners are reluctant to borrow.

“Importantly the banks will still be accountable to ASIC and the Government has pledged greater protections for vulnerable borrowers.

“ASIC will also have the power to impose penalties for prohibited or excessive fees and interest charges.

“Small business borrowers should always ensure their lender is an AFCA member and to go their trusted accredited financial adviser before taking out a loan.”

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New study finds RUN universities power regional economies A NEW economic impact study for the Regional Universities Network (RUN) has found that its seven regionally headquartered universities are a driving force in regional economies.

The Chair of RUN, Professor Helen Bartlett, said the Economic Impact of the Regional Universities Networkstudy by Nous and the Centre of Policy Studies showed that in 2018, RUN universities contributed $2.4 billion to real GDP in regional Australia and created 11,300 jobs, a 41 per cent increase since 2015.

“Scenario modelling has demonstrated that the greater the investment in regional universities, the greater the benefits to regional Australia,” Professor Bartlett said.

“The Job-ready Graduates legislation will have a positive impact in the regions through funding for more places and regional research, and if passed by the Senate, will help grow regional economies.

“If 6,000 more students from regional, rural and remote NSW, Victoria and Queensland attended RUN universities, an

additional 690 jobs would be generated and $122 million more contributed to real GDP. “This broadly equates with the impact the 3.5 per cent growth in places the Job-ready Graduates legislation will deliver at regional campuses,” Professor Bartlett said.

“Seven out of 10 RUN undergraduates go on to work in regional Australia, compared to 2.5 out of 10 of non-RUN undergraduates.

“RUN plays an important role in filling the demand pipeline for key industries in regional Australia.

“In 2019, nearly half of all RUN graduates went on to work in the health care, social assistance and education and training industries, those which are expected to grow the most over the next five years.

“In 2018, more than 40 per cent of RUN students studied health and education courses,” Professor Bartlett said.

“Roughly doubling RUN research income from its 2018 level to $253 million would generate an additional $94 million in real GDP across RUN’s regional campus areas and an additional 600 jobs.

“The new $50 million regional research fund under Job-ready Graduates would have a little under half this impact.

“If each RUN university received a once-off capital investment valued at $50 million, an additional 900 ongoing jobs, not including one-off construction jobs, would be generated and $140 million more contributed to real GDP,” Professor Bartlett

said.

“More broadly, RUN member universities act as anchor institutions within their regions, affecting the size of the local population.

“As universities grow over time, more people are attracted to the region by university jobs, which in turn supports employment in other industries.

“Increased population in a region due to the presence of a

university generates a possible $2.9 billion and 15,700 jobs,” Professor Bartlett said.

The findings of the Economic Impact of the Regional Universities Network study can be found at: www.run.edu.au/resources/ RUN_Findings_Report_final_. pdf For a summary of the study findings, visit: www.run.edu. au/resources/RUN_Summary_ Report_final_.pdf

AUGUST BREAKS ONLINE SHOPPING RECORDS Sheffield continued.

More and more Australians are turning to online shopping with the pandemic not only prompting seasoned shoppers to continue, but encouraging many households to try online for the first time.

“Between March and August this year over 8.1 million households have shopped online, an increase of 16 per cent when compared to the same time last year; and almost a million of these households had never shopped online before,” said Ms Sheffield.

“In April we saw the biggest influx of new shoppers with over 200,000 new households entering the market. In the five months that have followed over two-thirds (67%) of these households have continued to shop online, with a quarter of them shopping twice or more per month on average.”

In August, the stand out categories across the nation were food and liquor, health and beauty and home and garden products, all growing 90 per cent or more year-on-year.

Online shopping continues to boom with growth for the second week of September up 79 per cent nationally, and 145 per cent in Victoria, a trend set to continue with the key online sales period and Christmas fast approaching.

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We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and financial management skills and objective decisionmaking expertise would be a distinct advantage.

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AUSTRALIA’S love affair with online shopping is showing no signs of slowing with new data from Australia Post revealing August 2020 was the biggest month in Australian online shopping history.

The number of online purchases for the month were up 8.9 per cent when compared to the 2019 pre-Christmas peak and 5.8 per cent higher than April 2020, the previous largest period.

Victoria continues to lead the way with online shopping growth in the state up 170 per cent year-on-year.

This compares to a growth rate of 85 per cent across the country.

Nicole Sheffield, Australia Post Executive General Manager Community & Consumer, said Victoria had become Australia’s online shopping capital, with the state home to the nation’s five top online shopping locations in August.

“What’s even more interesting is in 2019, just four Victorian postcodes made it into Australia’s top 10 online shopping locations; Victorian postcodes now hold six of those spots for the six months from March-August this year.

“In July and August more than a third of all Australian online purchases were made in Victoria, which speaks to the impact Stage 4 restrictions have had on the local retail landscape,” Ms

For further information contact Joe Endean on (02) 6642 9204 or go to https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au

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Leemo’s View Maclean CWA go whale watching ON Saturday 19 September some members of CWA Maclean Branch embarked on a whale watching adventure organised by Barbara, the agriculture and environment officer.

Whales are the CWA study animal for this year.

A fun morning off the coast of Yamba was had by all and the party was blessed with quite a number of sightings both up close and further away. The day was bright and sparkling and concluded with lunch at the Tavern.

Maclean CWA members returning from a whale watching excursion.

LEEMO has views on just about anything HELLO again from ‘Leemo’ the Cat...last week I told you how Mum Jane was grizzling about this and that...well, this week is my turn.

I told Mum she reads too much. She could better spend her time playing ‘feathers on a stick’ chases with me...brushing me...or providing me with with treats...NUP, despite my grizzles, she keeps reading. She told me that perhaps if I paid attention to the stuff she reads out loud to me ‘I might learn something’... oh, for Heaven’s sake...I’m a CAT...I know everything.

Like, am I REALLY interested if ‘Trim’ the cat fell overboard near the Cape of Good Hope in 1797, was rescued by Matthew Flinders and did many sea adventures?

No, I’m not really. And today’s reading to me was worse...do I care if the first platypus ever sent to England to be examined by Botanists was declared to be a “duck and a beaver sewn together?” NUP, I don’t care...ONE BIT. However, I guess even as a cat I agree with her on one thing when she read me statistics....

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kids are not reading enough these days...it appears more than 30% of children aged 12-13, some younger, spend their ‘waking’ hours in front of a screen, which is having an impact on their literacy skills (unlike myself...as a cat I spend my waking hours sleeping...it might look like I am awake...but I’m NOT) and this has become rather a worry.

I suggested to Mum that perhaps more kids should visit libraries and get nifty free books to read...go to reading sessions and see live animals ... I know they can in Lismore because Mum bought home photos to show me of baby calves and Llamas who visited the Lismore Library when she was there one day.

Mum also told me that despite the threat of the ‘death’ of print books, it hasn’t happened...and even adults can go to their library to borrow books and movies, read the papers, use the internet, support the Library and be part of their local community. I think Mum is right. Better go...time for ‘brushing’. (then TREATS!) Purrs...

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CRAZY HAIR AND SOCKS RAISE FUNDS EACH year the NSW netball community encourages players, umpires, coaches and supporters all over NSW to dress up in silly socks and crazy hair to support The Kids’ Cancer Project raising vital funds for childhood cancer research.

Lower Clarence Netball Association held their Crazy Hair and Sock Day on Saturday 19th September. Teams from Maclean,

Yamba and Iluka participated making the day a big success and despite spectator numbers being down due to COVID-19 restrictions will still managed to raise an awesome $300.40 towards The Kids’ Cancer Project. We are getting towards the end of our competition rounds and it was a fun way to celebrate what has been a very difficult year for sport and raise

awareness and funds for a great cause.

Saturday 26th September will see the final round of competition being played. Semi Finals will be held Saturday 10/10 and Grand Finals Saturday 17/10. Saturday will also see the wrap up of the Net Set Go program. Teams will play a round robin which will be followed by a trophy presentation and sausage sizzle.

Holiday parks welcome Queenslanders back REFLECTIONS Holiday Parks in the Far North Coast are excited to welcome guests from Queensland again with today’s announcement that Queensland is expanding its border bubble with NSW from Thursday, 1 October 2020.

The expansion of Queensland’s border zone will allow Reflections Holiday Parks located in Byron, Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley to accept bookings from Queensland-based guests.

Reflections Holiday Parks CEO Steve Edmonds said he

welcomed Premier Palaszczuk’s announcement which would allow families from Queensland to end their school holidays with a short trip to a Reflections Park.

“This is a great decision for tourism in this region which has suffered during border closures,” Mr Edmonds said.

Reflections Holiday Parks now included in the ‘safe zone’ for travel for Queenslanders include: Clarkes Beach, Massy Greene, Ferry Reserve, Terrace Reserve, Ballina, Shaws Bay, Lennox Head and Evans Head.

Mr Edmonds said today’s announcement ensured that our Queensland guests to these parks would once again be able to enjoy the fresh air, natural relaxing spaces and pristine beaches in a Covid-safe environment.

“The warmer Spring weather is a perfect time to visit these Northern NSW parks, so I am expecting our parks to receive a lot of excited booking requests,” Mr Edmonds said.

Book a break now at www. reflectionsholidayparks.com.au or call the parks direct.

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX TUESDAY

THURSDAY

NBN, 8.40pm

SBS, 8.35pm

If you aren’t up to date with this thrilling homegrown series, this is your last chance to catch up before next week’s final episode. It’s been a roller-coaster ride for forensic psychologist Jane Halifax (Rebecca Gibneym pictured), Inspector Tom Saracen (Anthony LaPaglia) and his team, but they are finally closing in on the shooter terrorising Melbourne.

While Jane wants a peaceful resolution to the carnage, the man we now know as Jarod (Ben O’Toole) is intent on endangering thousands of lives in one final act. Meanwhile, Zoe (Mavournee Hazel) is left reeling after a shocking confession from Mandy (Claudia Karvan)

The fourth season of this dark anthology series based on the Coen brothers’ 1996 movie takes a step back in time to 1950s Missouri. Standup comedian Chris Rock (pictured) leads the cast as entrepreneur Loy Cannon, the head of an African American crime syndicate. His men have found an uneasy peace with the Kansas City mafia – even trading sons as a peacekeeping gesture, but all that is set to be shattered by an untimely death. Tonight’s double-episode season premiere also stars Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw and Timothy Olyphant, while Jason Schwartzman revisits his Bored to Death noir-comedy past as ambitious Italian mob leader Josto Fadda.

HALIFAX: RETRIBUTION

SATURDAY

ROSS NOBLE: EL HABLADOR

ABC COMEDY, 8.30pm

English comedian Ross Noble opens his latest stand-up special by stepping onto the stage through the mouth of a gigantic inflatable sugar skull. Those not familiar with the master of improvisational comedy might think that’s as weird as this is going to get, but experienced audiences know better. This is the first of two specials filmed pre-lockdown that now serve as a great escape from the stresses of the real world. Seemingly without any idea, or control, of where the show is going, Noble lets his incredible imagination take the reins.

“El hablador”, which roughly translates from Spanish as the storyteller, is the perfect title for this hilarious, nonsensical journey.

FARGO

0210

FRIDAY, October 2 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 10.30 QI. (PG, R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Lockdown Stories. (PG, R) 2.00 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 4.05 Spending Secrets Of The Royals. (R) 5.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 5. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: North By Northwest.

(1959, PGsv, R, CC) Cary Grant.

3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R, CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Today Extra. (PG, CC) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995, PGla, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 The Living Room.

(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Sophie visits an Adelaide garden that was inspired by royalty. Costa explores the wildflowers around Sydney.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R, CC) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

10.00 Mum. (Ml, R, CC) A woman tries to rebuild her life.

10.30 ABC Late News. (CC) 10.45 The Virus. (R, CC) 11.05 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R, CC) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) In the final round, the four reigning champions from this cycle battle it out to progress to the semi-finals.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Egypt’s Lost Princess. (PGav, R, CC) A look at the discovery of a mummy.

8.25 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. (Final, Ms, CC) Bettany Hughes concludes her epic journey by sailing through the Corinth Canal.

9.25 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 6.

From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France.

4.00 Food Safari. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

(CC) Joh and Ed visit Newcastle during their Central Coast road trip. Adam makes a rocking chair with off-the-shelf materials. Sam shares some tips on home fitness equipment.

8.30 MOVIE: Argo. (2012, Malv, R, CC) Based on a true story. A CIA agent launches an undercover operation to rescue six staff members from the US embassy in Tehran, after the building is stormed by revolutionaries and they go into hiding.

Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Finals Series. First qualifying final.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

(CC) A post-match NRL wrap up of the first qualifying final with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 MOVIE: Blown Away.

(1994, Mvl, R, CC) After an Irish terrorist escapes from prison, he targets a member of the Boston bomb squad.

Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones.

1.00 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady. (PG, R, CC) Hayley and Lauren explore Clare Valley.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. Home shopping.

4.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG, CC) The team declutters a home.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R, CC) Hamish Blake, Hayley Sproull and Anne Edmonds compete to see who can remember the most about the week.

9.30 2018 Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mls, R, CC) The festival returns for another year of laughs, guffaws and applause, featuring stand-up performances from comedians.

10.30 The Project. (R, CC) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Annie Hall. (1977, M) 1.45 The Movie Show. 2.15 Front Up. 3.15 Yokayi Footy. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Magic The Gathering. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Sex And Love: Christiane Amanpour. 9.20 Sex In Lockdown. 10.10 Trigonometry. 11.00 The Feed. 11.30 Taboos And Subcultures. 12.25am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Animal Tales. 1.00 MOVIE: Agatha Raisin: The Quiche Of Death. (2014, PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: Enemy At The Gates. (2001, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 9. Catalunya Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 WhichCar. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon Star Trek.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. 10.30 Elementary.

11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Eagle Has Landed. Continued. (1976, PG) 7.30 The Assassin.

(2015, PG, Mandarin) 9.30 The Wind Rises. (2013, PG) 11.50 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 12.30pm Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 2.15 Dean Spanley.

(2008, PG) 4.15 Vai. (2019, PG) 5.55 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 7.30 Tommy’s Honour. (2016, M) 9.35 American Animals. (2018, MA15+) 11.45 Return Of The Hero. (2018, M, French) 1.25am Stations Of The Cross. (2014, M, German) 3.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

Creek To Coast. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Shipping Wars.

12.30 Barter Kings. 1.30 Zoltan. 2.30 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 3.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Highway Thru Hell. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series.

Second qualifying final. Brisbane Lions v Richmond.

10.15 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon World Of Dance. 1.00 The Break Boys. 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion.

2.00 Rivals. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 Big Bang. 5.45 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug.

(2013, M) 11.10 Heroes. 12.05am Big Bang. 12.30 Rivals. 1.00 Visions Of Greatness. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Friends.

Midnight Becker. 12.30 Shopping. 1.30 Crazy ExGirlfriend. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.40 The Virus. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 10.30 The Mix. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 Close Of Business. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Friday Briefing. 1.00 ABC News Overnight. 1.15 The Virus. 1.35 Drum. 2.30 ABC Late News. 2.45 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Point. 11.00 Who Killed Malcolm Smith? Noon Takeover. 1.35 Buwarrala Aryah. 2.35 Make It Right.

3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.05 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 Mustangs FC. 8.00 MOVIE: The Red Turtle. (2016, PG) 9.25 Bedtime Stories. 9.35 Art + Soul. 10.35 Jimmy Little’s Gentle Journey. 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Barnwood Builders. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm Best House On The Block.

1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation. 8.30 Boomtown Builder. 9.30 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 The Treehouse Guys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Absolutely Fabulous. 9.00 The Office.

9.30 Black Books. (Final) 9.55 Blackadder Goes Forth. 10.25 Parks And Recreation. 10.50 Schitt’s Creek. 11.15 Red Dwarf. 11.45 The Trip To Spain.

12.15am Very Small Business. 12.40 Archer. 1.05 Sick Of It. (Final) 1.30 Flowers. 1.55 News Update.

2.00 Close. 5.10 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

3.40pm Get It Together! 4.15 Little Lunch. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep.

6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.30 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.20 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

11.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 12.30pm Oliver’s Twist. 1.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. 1.30 Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.00 Spice Stories. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 One World Kitchen. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 7.00 Gourmet Farmer. 8.00 Loving Gluten Free. 9.00 Donal’s Cook, Eat, Burn.

9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 Oliver’s Twist.

11.00 Late Programs.

8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.30 Mighty Planes. 3.30 Mighty Ships. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

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

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 5.30 NRL Tonight. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Kenny On Media.

8.30 Outsiders’ Guide. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Best Of Bolt. 11.00 Late Programs.

Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, October 3 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Grantchester. (PG, R) 1.15 Father Brown.

(PG, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

(PG, R) 2.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner.

(PG, R) 3.30 Escape From The City. (R) 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) 5.00 Australian Story. (R, CC) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News.

12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.20 Morocco From Above. (R) 4.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 4.30 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 6. H’lights. 5.30 The Students, The Traitor And The Nazis. (PG)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG, CC) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Horse Racing. (CC) Epsom Day and Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Women’s Premiership. 1.00 Netball. (CC) Super Netball.

First semi-final. 3.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Women’s Premiership.

4.30 NBN News. (CC) 5.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Finals Series. Second qualifying final.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Food Fight Club. (PG, R) 1.00 Business As Usual When Nothing Is Usual. (R) 1.30 Buy To Build.

(Return) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Hotels By Design. (PG) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 The Living Room. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav, CC) A gossip columnist is murdered after threatening to expose a fashion house’s secrets.

8.20 The Split. (Ml, CC) Secrets unravel as Hannah deals with the fallout from her anniversary party. The Noble Hale Defoe team attend an awards ceremony at the Law Association where Ruth is given a lifetime achievement award.

9.20 Endeavour. (Mv, R, CC) DC Endeavour Morse pursues a serial killer who has been preying on married women.

10.50 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R, CC) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Norfolk. (PG, CC) Rob Bell heads to Norfolk where he follows a lost railway through some of the quietest parts of England.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bookshop.

(2017, PGal, R, CC) In ’50s England, a woman, despite local protests, opens a bookshop, which becomes a political minefield. Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson.

10.30 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 7.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Night At The Museum.

(2006, PGlv, R, CC) A man goes to work at a museum. Ben Stiller, Robin Williams.

9.15 MOVIE: Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes. (2011, Mv, R, CC) After a pharmaceutical chemist develops a substance designed to help the brain repair itself, it inadvertently gives rise to a super-intelligent chimpanzee, at the same time as the world is engulfed by tragedy.

James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto.

11.25 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally.

(1976, Man, R, CC) A motley group takes part in a car race. Normann Burton.

1.00 Home Shopping.

7.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Finals Series. Third qualifying final.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

(CC) A post-match NRL wrap up of the third qualifying final with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 MOVIE: Criminal.

(2016, MA15+lv, R, CC) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds.

12.30 Award Winning Tasmania.

(PG, R, CC) Presented by Ben Milbourne.

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (CC)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R, CC) When a backpacker has a violent seizure, team leader Beardy fears for the long-term consequences.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R, CC) Crews are called to a motorcycle accident in peak hour traffic. Paramedics must solve the cause of an elderly woman’s excruciating pain. Call taker Laura celebrates her last shift in the control centre.

8.40 To Be Advised.

11.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R, CC) Stone prosecutes a case involving a woman who killed her abusive husband.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Ross Noble: El Hablador. 9.20 QI. 10.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.00 Would I Lie To You? 11.30 Staged. 11.55 Motherland. (Final) 12.25am Friday Night Dinner.

12.50 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.20 Live At The Apollo.

3.05 News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.10 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 WorldWatch. Noon The Goddam Election! With John Safran. 1.00 New Girl. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.20 Only Connect. 7.30 Punk. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.10 MOVIE: 600 Miles.

(2015, MA15+) 12.40am Kebab Kings. 1.45 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Travel Oz. 9.30 Vasili’s Garden. 10.00 Cricket.

Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v New Zealand. Game 1. 5pm Sydney Weekender.

5.30 Building The Dream. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 MOVIE: The Flying Scot. (1957) 1pm MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise.

(1951) 3.00 MOVIE: Vera Cruz. (1954, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Gunfight At The OK Corral. (1957, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Paper Planes. (2014) 9.30 MOVIE: Da Kath & Kim Code. (2005, PG) 11.15 MOVIE: Jeff Who Lives At Home. (2011, MA15+) 1am TV Shop.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2.00 Planes Gone Viral. 3.00 Judge Judy. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Reel Action.

5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 MacGyver. (Final) 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.10pm Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 3.35 Dragon Ball Super. 4.00 The Flamin’ Thongs. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep.

6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal.

9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir.

9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Vai. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.05 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 7.45 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 9.15 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 10.50 Alpha.

(2018, PG) 12.35pm Balto. (1995, PG) 2.00 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 4.00 Born To Dance.

(2015, PG) 5.50 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 8.30 Beautiful Boy. (2018, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Step Outside. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Storage Wars. 3.00 Megastructures.

4.00 AFL Pre-Game. 4.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second elimination final. St Kilda v Western Bulldogs. 7.00 AFL Post-Game. 7.30 AFL Pre-Game.

8.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First elimination final. West Coast v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL PostGame. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 MOVIE: Barbie: Princess Adventure. (2020) 9.30 Children’s Programs. 2pm Soapbox Racing.

Red Bull Series. Replay. 3.00 Xtreme Collxtion.

4.00 Liquid Science. 4.30 BattleBots. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs.

(2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: K-9. (1989, M) 11.20 Heroes. 12.15am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed.

Noon Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 1.00 Fam. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 Columbo. 8.00 Kojak. 9.00 Spyforce.

10.00 Friends. Midnight This Is Us. 3.00 Will & Grace. 3.30 Family Ties. 4.30 Home Shopping.

5.30 Family Ties.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business.

5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Mix. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Australian Story. 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 12.30pm Oliver’s Twist. 1.00 Gourmet Farmer. 1.30 One World Kitchen. 2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 Outback Gourmet. 4.00 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Pies & Puds. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.30 Cheese Slices. 8.30 Inside Heston’s World. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.30 Indian Kitchen. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Softball. Darwin Softball League. 3.30 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. H’lights. 3.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 4.00 Rugby League.

Koori Knockout. 2019. Men’s. Tin Town Warriors v Wiradjuri Warriors. Replay. 5.00 The Point. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 News.

7.35 Through The Wormhole. 8.25 Freshwater Dreaming. 8.35 Swim Team. 10.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Barnwood Builders. 11.30 Best Of Postcards.

Noon Getaway. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Desert Flippers. 2.30 Boomtown Builder. 3.30 The Treehouse Guys. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Garden Gurus. 5.30 House Hunters Reno. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. (Return) 7.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 8.30 House Hunters International.

10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 Sports Saturday. 10.00 Sports Saturday.

11.00 Racing Dreams: The Everest. Noon News.

1.00 News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 4 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders: Budget Special. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 3.25 Secrets Of Silicon Valley.

(PG, R) 4.30 The Mix. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.10 Travel Man. (PG, R) 3.35 Secrets Of The Rolls Royce Luxury Car. (R) 4.30 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 7. H’lights.

5.30 Secrets Of Nazi U-Boat Bases. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, CC) 1.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R, CC) 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today. (CC) 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG, CC) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

(PG, CC) A discussion of all things NRL. 1.00 Netball. (CC) Super Netball. Second semi-final.

3.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Finals Series. Fourth qualifying final.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (PG, R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 8.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 12.30 To Be Advised. 2.30 Hotels By Design. (Final, PG) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. (R) 4.30 RPM. 5.00 News.

6.00 Australia Remastered. (CC) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) 7.40 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty: The Comeback.

(Ms, CC) Part 3 of 3.

8.35 Grantchester. (Mv, CC) A projectionist is murdered during a screening.

9.20 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) Ruth gets a mental health examination.

10.10 Killing Eve. (Mav, R, CC) 10.50 Wentworth. (Malsv, R, CC) 11.45 Endeavour. (Mv, R, CC) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. (Ma, R, CC) 5.00 Insiders: Budget Special. (R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Ancient Superstructures: Machu Picchu. (CC) Part 2 of 4. Takes a look at the secrets behind the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

8.40 Watergate: Things Fall Apart.

(PG, CC) As the cover-up cracks, White House counsel John Dean turns on Nixon, the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities is formed in the Senate, and a special prosecutor is appointed.

10.30 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 8.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 The Test: Feature Length Special. (CC) 9.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown – Bodies In The Barrels.

(MA15+adv, CC) Takes a look at a case involving the discovery of eight bodies found in barrels in rural Snowtown.

10.20 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, CC) 11.25 Autopsy USA: Roy Orbison. (Mad, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.30 60 Minutes. (CC) Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. (CC) A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 See No Evil: We Never Fight. (Ma, CC) 11.30 Grand Hotel. (PGs, R, CC) 12.20 The Baron. (M, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Sunday Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Return, CC) Guests include Dolly Parton, Roisin Murphy, Rupert Everett, Riz Ahmed, Lolly Adefope and Sara Pascoe.

8.30 FBI. (Mv, CC) A bank hold-up leads the team to a safe deposit box, the contents of which could have a potentially damaging impact on national security. While helping with the case, Kirsten requests a return to field work.

10.30 The Sunday Project. (R, CC) 11.30 NCIS. (Mv, R, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.30 Sammy J. 10.35 Insert Name Here. 11.05 Ross Noble: El Hablador.

11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am The Young Offenders. 12.50 Upstart Crow. 1.25 The Thick Of It. 1.55 News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Spookers. 1.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

1.40 New Girl. 2.30 Rise. 3.20 WorldWatch. 3.50 Insight. 4.50 Yokayi Footy. 5.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (Return) 6.15 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

Women’s and Men’s Race. 2.30am France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News.

4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Mums At The Table. 9.00 Shopping. 9.30 Australia’s Best Drives. 10.00 House Of Wellness.

11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Vasili’s Garden. 2.30 Reno Rookie. 3.00 SA Weekender. 3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.30 Aust Best Gardens. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers.

11.00 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951, PG) 1pm The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 Getaway.

3.30 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Sahara. (1943, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 MOVIE: Darkest Hour. (2017, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 10.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. 11.00 Star Trek. Noon ST: Voyager. 1.00 Family Feud. 2.00 Escape Fishing.

3.00 Hotels By Design. 3.30 Healthy Homes Aust.

4.00 Buy To Build. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under.

5.00 iFish Summer. 5.30 ST: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

2.20pm Thunderbirds Are Go. 2.40 Get It Together!

3.05 Fierce. 4.10 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep.

6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal.

9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir.

9.55 Rage. 1.55am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.25 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 10.10 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 10.55 The Circle.

(2000, PG, Farsi) 12.35pm Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 2.10 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 3.50 Balto. (1995, PG) 5.15 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 6.45 Alpha.

(2018, PG) 8.30 Agent Hamilton. 9.30 Theeb.

(2014, M, Arabic) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Shopping. 9.30 Classic Restos. 10.00 Timbersports. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Monster Fish. 2.30 Step Outside.

3.00 Fishy Business. 4.00 Shipping Wars. 4.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Full Custom Garage. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Dance Moms. 4.00 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 5.40 MOVIE: Planet 51. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.30 Heroes. 12.30am Tattoo Fixers. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Westside. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged.

4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.00 Will & Grace. 9.00 Fam. 10.30 Neighbours. 1pm Charmed. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Gogglebox. 10.00 Friends.

Midnight 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 The Flash. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Breakfast Couch. 7.00 ABC News Weekend.

7.40 Drum Beat. 8.00 Insiders: Budget Special.

9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Australian Story.

10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Outback Gourmet. 2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 Outback Gourmet. 3.30 New Caledonia. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 A Cook Abroad. 6.35 Asia Unplated. 7.05 Bonacini’s Italy.

7.30 Rick Stein’s French Odyssey. 8.30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. 12.30am Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

3.30pm Boxing Night To Remember. 4.00 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 4.20 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. H’lights. 4.30 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 5.45 African News. 6.00 Te Ao. 6.30 APTN National News. 7.00 Behind The Brush. 7.30 News.

7.35 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.35 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson. 10.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Getaway. 9.30 Hotel Impossible. 10.30 Flip Or Flop Vegas. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm House Hunters Reno. 1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Good Bones. 5.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Flip Or Flop Nashville. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Fox Sports News. 6.30 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Gameday Live.

8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Business Weekend. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith & Friends. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 5 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 2.00 Seven Types Of Ambiguity. (Malv, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents. (Ma, R) 3.05 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG, R) 4.05 Inside Fortnum & Mason. (PGa, R) 5.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 8. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Mommy’s Little Princess. (2019, PGalv, R, CC) 2.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG, CC) 9.35 Q+A. (CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (Final, PG, R, CC) 12.05 Wentworth. (MA15+, R, CC) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R, CC) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 5.30 7.30. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 How The Victorians Built Britain: The Making Of The Modern Home. (R, CC) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: A Road Less Travelled. (Mal, R, CC) A 60-year-old collides with a van.

9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R, CC) 10.25 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.30 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 9.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas, CC) 7.30 America’s Got Talent. (PG, CC) Acts perform in front of a panel of judges hoping to prove they have what it takes to become a star.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 10.45 Absentia. (MA15+av, CC) Emily resorts to extreme measures when she discovers a threat close to home.

11.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R, CC) A stranger resuscitates a baby.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 RBT. (CC) Follows the activities of police units.

9.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 10.10 100% Footy. (M, CC) 11.10 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+av, R, CC) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 #Trump: How Social Media Changed The Presidency. (PG, CC) 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, CC) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+l, CC) 10.10 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R, CC) 10.40 The Project. (R, CC) 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Staged. 8.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 9.25 Upstart Crow. 9.55 Back. 10.20 Parks And Recreation. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.05 Red Dwarf. 11.35 The Trip To Spain. 12.05am Very Small Business. 12.30 The Office. 1.00 Please Like Me. 1.30 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Front Up. 2.10 Our Guy In Russia. 3.05 States Of Undress. 3.55 WorldWatch.

4.20 This Week. 5.15 BBC My World. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Final) 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.35 In Search Of... (Return) 10.25 Difficult People. (Return) 11.25 Half The Picture.

1.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v New Zealand. Game 2. 6pm Border Security: International. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Criminal Confessions. 11.45 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 12.45am Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Global Roaming.

1.00 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Ghost Of St. Michael’s. (1941, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Killer Affair. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 RPM. 8.30 Mighty Machines. 9.00 Planes Gone Viral. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver.

Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

5pm The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.45 Find Me In Paris.

9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.55 Alpha. (2018, PG) 9.40 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 11.15 Laputa: Castle In The Sky. (1986) 1.40pm Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 4.20 The Circle.

(2000, PG, Farsi) 6.00 Under The Cover Of Cloud.

(2018, PG) 7.40 One Hour Photo. (2002, M) 9.30 The Raid. (2011, MA15+, Indonesian) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Full Custom Garage. 1.00 Wardens. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 The Weekend Prospector. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Barter Kings. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Escape From New York. (1981, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon World Of Dance. 1.00 The Break Boys. 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Visions Of Greatness. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

5.00 Big Bang. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny.

7.30 Territory Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Italian Job. (2003, M) 10.45 Big Bang. 11.10 Tattoo Fixers.

12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Visions Of Greatness. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 Will & Grace. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Charmed. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 2.00 The King Of Queens.

3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 The Middle.

Midnight Becker. 12.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 The Breakfast Couch. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.00 Spice Stories. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 7.00 Oliver’s Twist. 7.30 Beautiful Baking. 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.55pm To The Point. 2.00 Behind The Brush.

2.30 Te Ao. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.25 From Sand To Celluloid. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 10.00 News. 10.05 First Australians. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Boomtown Builder. 9.00 Home Town. 10.00 House Hunters Int. 11.00 Flip This House. Noon Best Of Postcards. 12.30 You Can’t Turn That Into A House! 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 You Live In What? 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Flip Or Flop Vegas. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.30 Afternoon Agenda: The Recovery. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 6 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Four Corners. (R, CC) 11.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 The Split. (Ml, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents.

(Mav, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Day 9. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: In My Dreams.

(2014, PGa, R, CC) Katharine McPhee.

2.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Big Cats. (PGv, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGm, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Budget 2020: The Treasurer’s Speech. (CC) 8.00 Budget 2020: ABC News Special. (CC) 9.30 Louis Theroux: The Night In Question. (Mals, CC) 10.30 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.05 Q+A. (R, CC) 12.10 Wentworth. (MA15+l, R, CC) 12.55 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) 1.45 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.40 The Business: Budget Special. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Elizabeth Brierley And Paul Morris. (M, CC) Part 3 of 3.

8.30 Insight. (CC) Marc Fennell takes a look at what it is like to be held against your will.

9.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 10.00 The Feed. (CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. First quarterfinals.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav, CC) 7.30 America’s Got Talent.

(Final, PG, CC) The winner of the grand prize and the opportunity to headline a show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is revealed.

9.15 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 10.15 Criminal Confessions: King County, Washington State. (MA15+av, R, CC) Authorities identify the Green River Killer.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) Hosted

by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 Halifax: Retribution. (Mlv, CC) Jane Halifax confronts the Shooter.

9.40 Bluff City Law. (Ma, CC) Sydney and Elijah try two separate cases.

10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 Timeless. (Mv, R, CC) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats.

5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Prince William: A Planet For Us All. (CC) Prince William reveals his passion for the planet.

9.00 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R, CC) A woman becomes stranded on a remote walking track, unable to make her way out.

10.10 NCIS. (M, R, CC) The team searches for a shooter.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.00 The Project. (R, CC) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Insert Name Here. 9.00 Ghosts. 9.25 The Trip To Greece. 9.55 Frontline. 10.25 Parks And Recreation. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.10 Red Dwarf. 11.40 The Trip To Spain. 12.10am Very Small Business. 12.40 Black Books. (Final) 1.05 QI. 1.35 Back. 2.00 News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.05 Pocoyo.

5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Front Up. 2.10 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 BBC My World.

5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish.

(Premiere) 9.25 Learning To Skateboard In A Warzone. 10.10 Stacey Dooley Meets The IS Brides.

11.05 Sex Right Now. (Final) 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender.

12.30 Vasili’s Garden. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Mighty Planes.

3.30 Mighty Ships. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Global Roaming.

1.00 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Isn’t Life Wonderful! (1954) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Law And Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon Star Trek.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.05pm Lost In Oz. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.30 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 9.55 Toast. (2010, PG) 11.40 Travellers And Magicians.

(2003, PG, Dzongkha) 1.40pm Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 3.15 Laputa: Castle In The Sky. (1986) 5.40 One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 As It Is In Heaven. (2004, M, Swedish) 9.55 The Tiger Brigades. (2006, MA15+, French) 12.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (63)

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Shipping Wars. 12.30 Barter Kings. 1.30 Gold Fever.

2.30 Picker Sisters. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Demolition NZ. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon World Of Dance. 1.00 The Break Boys. 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion.

2.00 After The Raves. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

5.00 Big Bang. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny.

7.30 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Green Zone. (2010, M) Midnight Miami Vice. 1.00 After The Raves. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed.

Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Budget 2020: The Treasurer’s Speech. 8.00 Budget 2020: ABC News Special. 9.00 Budget 2020: Reaction And Analysis. 9.45 The Business: Budget Special. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Spice Stories. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British.

7.00 Oliver’s Twist. 7.30 Italian Food Safari. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian. 8.30 Great Aust. Cookbook.

9.00 Luke Nguyen’s France. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Merchants Of The Wild. 2.45 From Sand To Celluloid. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Nyoongar Footy Magic.

7.25 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal. 8.00 Black Comedy. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Flip Or Flop Vegas. 2.00 Fixer Upper. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, October 7 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club.

1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents.

(Mav, R) 3.00 Dateline. (R) 3.30 Insight. (R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Tennis.

(CC) French Open. Quarterfinals. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: To Have And To Hold.

(2019, PG, R, CC) Erika Christensen.

2.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Beauty And The Reef. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, CC) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final, M, CC) 9.00 Utopia. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 Planet America. (CC) 10.00 QI. (PG, CC) 10.35 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.05 Four Corners. (R, CC) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 12.10 Wentworth. (Ml, R, CC) 12.55 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 1.40 Parliament.

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (Premiere, PG, CC) 8.30 Hillary: Be Our Champion, Go Away. (Mls, CC) Part 4 of 4. Follows the leaps forward and setbacks on Hillary Clinton’s path to the 2016 election.

9.40 The Good Fight. (MA15+, CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open. Quarterfinals.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav, CC) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R, CC) When a car runs a red and hits another vehicle, the driver takes off from the scene.

8.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mv, R, CC) Jack Reacher comes to the aid of an army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 Crazy On A Plane. (Mal, R, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories. (Mav, CC) 9.40 Murder Calls. (Mv, R, CC) 10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R, CC) 12.05 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Ma, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats.

5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

(Return, CC) Bachelorettes Elly and Becky Miles embark on a journey to find true love among a group of 20 eligible bachelors.

9.00 Bull. (Mv, R, CC) Bull assists a couple fighting against Diana Lindsay’s former client for custody of their grandchildren.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.00 The Project. (R, CC) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Friday Night Dinner. 8.55 Archer. 9.15 The Young Offenders. 9.50 The Letdown. 10.25 The Thick Of It. 10.55 Parks And Recreation. 11.15 Schitt’s Creek. 11.40 Red Dwarf. 12.10am The Trip To Spain. 12.40 Very Small Business. (Final) 1.10 QI. 1.40 Blackadder Goes Forth. 2.10 News Update.

2.15 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Front Up. 2.10 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 BBC My World.

5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 MOVIE: The Host. (2006, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Rampant. (2018, MA15+) 12.55am MOVIE: James White. (2015, MA15+) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Creek To Coast.

12.30 Weekender. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Mighty Planes.

3.30 Mighty Ships. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Lewis.

10.30 Jonathan Creek. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Global Roaming. 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 MOVIE: The Cracksman. (1963) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon Star Trek.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 MacGyver. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

5pm Endlings. (Premiere) 5.30 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 Find Me In Paris.

9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 10.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 12.20pm Song Of The Sea. (2014, PG) 2.05 Toast. (2010, PG) 3.50 Travellers And Magicians. (2003, PG, Dzongkha) 5.50 Waking Ned. (1998, PG) 7.30 The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012, M, Urdu) 9.55 League Of Gods. (2016, M, Mandarin) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping.

6.30 Big Angry Fish. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.00 Cricket.

Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v New Zealand. Game 3. 6pm American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon World Of Dance. 1.00 The Break Boys. 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Big Bang. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: After Earth. (2013, M) 10.30 Big Bang. 11.20 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 After The Raves.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed.

Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 Capital Hill.

2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Planet America. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Spice Stories. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British.

7.00 Oliver’s Twist. 7.30 Indian Food Made Easy.

8.00 Gourmet Farmer. 8.30 Destination Flavour China. 9.00 Sourced. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Lil Bois. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Nyoongar Footy Magic. 7.25 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.30 Heroes. 9.35 NITV News Update. 9.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Good Bones. 12.30pm Building Off The Grid.

1.30 Best Of Postcards. 2.00 Maine Cabin Masters.

3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Restored By The Fords. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, October 8 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final, M, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News.

12.00 US Presidential And Vice Presidential Debates 2020. 1.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 2.00 The Royal Family Affairs & Infidelities. (Ma, R) 2.55 Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness. (PG, R) 3.05 King Solomon’s Mines. (PG, R) 4.00 Inside Selfridges.

(PGan, R) 4.55 Tennis. (CC) French Open.

Quarterfinals. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: The Maltese Falcon.

(1941, PGav, R, CC) Humphrey Bogart.

2.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Natural World: Cheetahs Growing Up Fast. (PGa, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.40 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 6.55 Sammy J. (PG, CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Budget 2020: Opposition Reply. (CC) 8.00 7.30. (CC) 8.30 Escape From The City. (CC) 9.30 Secrets Of The Museum. (CC) 10.15 ABC Late News. (CC) 10.50 Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. (Malns, R, CC) 11.50 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (Mal, R, CC) 12.50 Parliament. 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.25 Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R, CC) 8.35 Fargo. (Return, MA15+, CC) 10.45 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.15 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R, CC) 11.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R, CC) 12.00 Tennis. (CC) French Open.

Women’s singles semi-finals.

5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, CC) 8.30 MOVIE: The Heat.

(2013, MA15+lv, R, CC) A FBI special agent and a foul-mouthed cop join forces to bring down a drug lord. However, their already strained partnership is tested by the revelation that the police officer’s brother is involved in the criminal underworld. Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Marlon Wayans.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 The Front Bar. (Ml, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Paramedics. (M, R, CC) 8.30 Kings Cross ER. (Mm, R, CC) 9.30 Botched. (Mamn, CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R, CC) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 12.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats.

5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

(CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 Gogglebox. (CC) A range of people open their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.00 To Be Advised.

10.30 This Is Us. (PGa, CC) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Project. (R, CC) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final) 9.30 QI. 10.00 Flowers.

10.30 The Trip To Greece. 10.55 Ghosts. 11.25 Parks And Recreation. 11.45 Schitt’s Creek. 12.10am Red Dwarf. 12.40 The Trip To Spain. (Final) 1.10 The League Of Gentlemen. 1.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Front Up. 2.10 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 BBC My World.

5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Brooklyn NineNine. 10.10 Letterkenny. (Final) 10.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 11.45 The Longest Day In Chang’an.

12.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Reno Rookie. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Mighty Planes. 3.30 Mighty Ships.

4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Global Roaming. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 MOVIE: Eureka Stockade. (1949) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 8.45 MOVIE: Agatha And The Truth Of Murder. (2019, M) 10.45 Chicago Med. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon Star Trek.

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ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

5pm Endlings. 5.30 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (Final) 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Toast.

(2010, PG) 7.45 Travellers And Magicians. (2003, PG, Dzongkha) 9.45 Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 11.20 Waking Ned. (1998, PG) 1pm A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 2.15 One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 4.05 Song Of The Sea. (2014, PG) 5.50 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 7.30 Skin. (2008, M) 9.30 The Emperor Of Paris. (2018, MA15+, French) 11.45 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Pawn Stars. 12.30 Barter Kings. 1.30 Gold Fever. 2.30 Picker Sisters.

3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy.

(1984, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon World Of Dance. 1.00 The Break Boys. 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion.

2.00 Rivals. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Big Bang. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: License To Wed. (2007, M) 11.30 Big Bang.

Midnight Miami Vice. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed.

Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Budget 2020: Opposition Reply. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Spice Stories. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British.

7.00 Oliver’s Twist. 7.30 Just Jen. 8.00 Donal’s Asian Baking Adventures. 8.30 Nigellissima. 9.00 Foolproof Cooking. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.35pm To The Point. 1.40 Bamay. 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Nyoongar Footy Magic. 7.25 News.

7.30 Miniseries: Sunshine. 8.30 The Point. 9.30 MOVIE: Da Sweet Blood Of Jesus. (2014, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Restored By The Fords. 11.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 12.30pm Barnwood Builders. 1.30 Beach Hunters. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Home Town. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Best House On The Block. 10.30 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

Federation timber home in Bexhill

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OPEN HOMES / AUCTIONS / NEW LISTINGS ALSTONVILLE 1/187B Ballina Road (1 Cypress Gardens) $440,000 Inspect By Appointment Carol Mewing 0401 237 801 Elders Alstonville 31 Green Street Contact Agent For Price Inspect By Appointment Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Elders Alstonville 1/19 Evelyn Villa Drive Contact Agent For Price Inspect By Appointment Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Elders Alstonville 11 Palermo Place Contact Agent For Price Inspect By Appointment Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Elders Alstonville Alstonville Mitre 10 Contact Agent For Price Inspect By Appointment Chris Williams 0428 333 447 One Agency Manwarring PG 21 Granda Parade Inspect By Appointment Gary Walsh 0412 880 744 Barry Burgess 0427 102 063 First National Gary Walsh BALLINA 312 River Street $770,000 Inspect By Appointment Vicki Cooper 0418 231 955 At Realty

BEXHILL Bexhill Village Estate 41 North Street Range $299,000-$495,000 Inspect By Appointment Chris Hayward 0416 005 700 GNF Bangalow BOOERIE CREEK 71 Booerie Creek Road $498,000 Inspect Sat 3rd 12.30-1.00pm Katrina Ulyatt 0466 717 517 One Agency Manwarring PG BRUNSWICK HEADS 22 Tweed Street Contact Agent for Price Inspect By Appointment Carol Mewing 0401 237 801 Elders Alstonville BRAUNSTONE 241 Braunstone Road $750,000 Inspect By Appointment JoJo Newby 0417 690 637 Farrell McCrohon Stock & Station Agents CASINO 57 Farley Street $262,000 Inspect By Appointment Dan Clark 0435 937 331 GNF Real Estate Casino 11 Camaroo Close $539,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 3 Laurie Place $535,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino

98 Canterbury Street $329,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 2/13a Simpson Parade $310,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 14 Leilani Close $373,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 17 Durack Circuit $449,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 17 Laurel Avenue $429,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Real Estate Casino 106 Sheppard Street $414,900 Inspect By Appointment Mark Formaggin 0418 623 779 PRD Casino DOBIES BIGHT 250 Bennetts Road $610,000 Inspect By Appointment Gary Mortimer 0448 114 572 Meridian Property Group EAST BALLINA 7 Minley Crescent $1,325,000 Inspect By Appointment Trevor Manwarring 0439 586 531 One Agency Manwarring PG

ELLANGOWAN Lot 1/1010 Tatham-Ellangowan Road Price By Negotiation Inspect By Appointment Chris Williams 0428 333 447 One Agency Manwarring PG ETTRICK 18 Knights Road $310,000 Inspect By Appointment Chris Williams 0428 333 447 One Agency Manwarring PG GIRARDS HILL 11-13 Robinson Avenue $499,000 Inspect By Appointment Gary Walsh 0412 880 744 First National Gary Walsh GAYS HILL 11 Camaroo Close $539,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Casino GLENUGIE 37 Old Six Mile Lane $750,000 Inspect By Appointment JoJo Newby 0417 690 637 Farrell McCrohon S&S Agents LILLIAN ROCK Lot 331 Kyogle Road $450,000 Inspection By Appointment John Wilcox 0428 200 288 Nimbin Hills Real Estate

LOFTVILLE Road Runner Caravan Park 69/61 Caniaba Road Only $50,000 Inspect By Appointment Cathy 0429 639 312 Gary Walsh First National RE MYRTLE CREEK 7041 Summerland Way $270,000 Inspect By Appointment Michael Downes 0427 012 230 Meridian Property Group NIMBIN 1B Silky Oak Drive $495,000 Inspection By Appointment Jacqui Smith 0439 156 666 Nimbin Hills Real Estate PEARCES CREEK 612 Houghlahans Creek Rd Auction 5.30pm Thurday 22 Oct. @ Lennox Head Cultural Centre Inspect By Appointment Curtis Golding 0423 660 281 Travers Golding 0481 257 710 LJ Hooker Ballina SEXTONVILLE Sextonville Road $960,000 Inspect By Appointment Tony Flood 0428 960 052 GNF Casino SOUTH LISMORE 72 Caniaba Street $269,000 Inspect Sat 3rd 10.30-11.00am Aaron Ashley 0428 919 284 One Agency Manwarring PG

THE CHANNON 452 Wallace Road $950,000 Inspection By Appointment John Wilcox 0428 200 288 Nimbin Hills Real Estate Hibiscus Caravan Park 21/491 River Street $169,000 Inspect By Appointment Cathy 0429 639 312 Gary Walsh First National RE Barb 0438 866 264 Professionals WARDELL 24 Hillside Lane Contact Agent for Price Inspect Sat 3rd 9.30-10.30am Noel Outerbride 404 816 000 Century 21 Plateau Lifestyle WOODBURN Lot 1, B 4-8 Duke Street $200,000 Each Block Inspect By Appointment Trevor Manwarring 0439 586 531 One Agency Manwarring PG 59 Richmond Street $219,000 Inspect By Appointment Trevor Manwarring 0439 586 531 One Agency Manwarring PG YAMBA 60 Micalo Road $1,760,000 Inspect By Appointment JoJo Newby 0417 690 637 Farrell McCrohon Stock & Station Agents YORKLEA 36 Pennefarther Close $570,000 Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Casino

92 MAIN STREET, ALSTONVILLE NSW 2477

OPEN HOME WA R D E L L

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24 Hillside Lane

Under instructions from Transport for NSW. With sweeping views to the east and south, this 61.3 hectare allotment presents the astute buyer with the opportunity to invest in the future! A rustic residence is secluded and perfectly positioned on the ridge. Other property improvements include a set of cattle yards and multiple shedding. There are several fenced paddocks in place, with the property currently being used for cattle with water supplied by a network of water troughs and seasonal creeks running throughout the property. There is a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement in place over the property, which provides the purchaser with annual funding for the management of the designated conservation area.

NOEL OUTERBRIDGE

0404 816 000

BED

1

BATH

2

CAR

PRICE

VIEW

Contact Agent

9:30–10:30 Saturday October 3

AUCTION On-site Saturday October 17

(02) 6628 7122

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Private, peaceful village setting for Federation home HISTORICAL Federation timber homestead in beautiful Bexhill village set on 6930sqm of level land, in a private protected position well back from the road.

This elegant home features four bedrooms plus home office, separate dining and lounge area with original wide polished floorboards and woodburner for the chilly winter evenings.

Original pressed metal high ceilings are a highlight of the main bedroom and a separate home office allows you to work from home while enjoying the fresh country air. Extra bedrooms feature air conditioning and open up to an outside deck with views over the established garden.

The functional timber kitchen has a 90cm cooker with gas burners, electric oven and Bosch dishwasher and the wide open verandahs take full advantage of the morning sun.

Equipped with a double Colorbond garage, there is plenty of storage space for garden equipment and tools.

The extensive garden paradise includes established garden beds,

BEXHILL 14 Coleman Street BED/BATH/CAR: 4 / 1 / 2 PRICE: Range $699,000 - $750,000 INSPECT: Contact Agent AGENCY: GNF Bangalow CONTACT: Chris Hayward 0416 005 700 www.gnfrealestate.com.au

trees and secure fencing for pets.

Situated in the village of Bexhill within walking distance to playing fields, primary school and general store, the community feel of Bexhill is a welcome haven.

Surrounding hinterland villages include Eltham, Clunes and Bangalow and all that they have to offer and within 10kms to Lismore high schools, shops and business hub.

LIFESTYLE & VILLAGE PROPERTIES

NG S E L L IT FA S

WANTED GNF Bangalow extends a warm welcome to

KELLI MARKS

STAGE 1 NEAR SELL OUT

STAGE 2 ONLY 2 LOTS AVAILABLE

*APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY ONLY

STAGE 2 BEXHILL VILLAGE ESTATE • Large elevated residential land lots • Affordable and generously sized blocks in the heart of Bexhill • Ranging in size from 2500sqm to 4200spm with one much larger block available • Walking distance to school, shops and sports fields • Selling fast, secure your future today!

PRICE: $299,000 - $495,000 VIEW: Contact Agent AGENT: Chris Hayward 0416 005 700

0416 005 700

Kelli adds to the enthusiasm, energy and expertise that GNF offer and is ready to sell your property

Call GNF Real Estate 02 6687 2833 for a market appraisal Local people, Local knowledge

Alli Page Chris Hayward Kelli Marks 0403 498 648

Joining Chris Hayward and Alli Page on our Sales Team

0417 872 022

Phone (02) 6687 2833 www.gnfrealestate.com.au 4/2 Byron Street, Bangalow

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38 LET’S EAT

WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

INGREDIENTS • • • •

PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven 8 slices bacon, to 400°. Line a sliced in half large, rimmed lengthwise baking sheet with 1 lb. asparagus, parchment paper trimmed and top with a Freshly ground cooling rack. black pepper 2. Prepare asparagus: Caesar dressing, for Carefully wrap dipping (optional) a piece of bacon around an asparagus spear

in a spiral. Repeat until you have 16 bacon-wrapped asparagus spears.

Season with pepper.

3. Place on top of the rack and bake until bacon is crispy, 28 to 30 minutes.

4. Serve with Caesar dressing for dipping.

Baked salmon with garlic Serves 4

Total time-30mins

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

4 cloves garlic (small, minced) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley (heaping; chopped) 4 salmon fillets (about 4 to 6 ounces each) Dash kosher salt Dash black pepper 3 lemons (divided)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat Oven to 375 F. 2. Lightly grease a baking pan or line the pan with foil and lightly oil.

3. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil and parsley. Mix the ingredients well.

4. Place the salmon on the baking pan and spread the garlic mixture evenly over the top.

5. Sprinkle the fillets lightly with October 1, 2020

Ingredients

salt and ground black pepper.

6. Bake the salmon for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.

7. Drizzle the baked salmon with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

FRENCH ONION RICE INGREDIENTS • •

PERFECT ROASTED HERB POTATOES TO HAVE WITH YOUR SALMON

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INGREDIENTS

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2.5kg chat potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

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1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Place potatoes in a large roasting dish. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary. Toss to coat. Roast for 1 hour or until golden and tender. Serve.

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6 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions, divided (about 1 ½ lb.)

1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaf, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. white wine (optional) 2 c. basmati rice, rinsed and drained 3 c. low-sodium beef broth Freshly shredded Gruyère, for serving

•

Lemon wedges, for serving

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter and olive oil. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl.

2. To pot, melt 1 more tablespoon of butter, then add garlic, thyme, and pepper and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add in wine and let cook until mostly evaporated.

3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Add in rice, stirring

until grains are toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Return ¾ of the caramelized onions to pot, reserving the rest for topping, and stir to combine.

4. Stir in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender, about 18 minutes 5. Remove from heat and let covered pot stand for 5 minutes before removing the lid. Fluff rice gently with a fork 6. Top with remaining caramelized onions, Gruyère, more thyme, and a squeeze of lemon, if desired, before serving.

LET’S EAT 39

BEEF MINCE RICE PAPER ROLLS

0:30 Prep

INGREDIENTS •

0:15 Cook

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh continental parsley leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 brown onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 60ml (1/4 cup) METHOD passata • 1 tablespoon 1. To make the Worcestershire sauce rissoles, place all the • 2 teaspoons Dijon ingredients in a bowl. mustard Season well and mix • 185ml (2/3 cup) until well combined. cooking cream Divide into 8 • Chopped fresh portions. Shape into continental parsley, rissoles and transfer to serve to a plate. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes RISSOLES to rest.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil 500g chicken mince in a large frying pan 25g (1/3 cup) panko over high heat. Cook breadcrumbs the rissoles for 2-3 2 green shallots, thinly minutes each side or sliced until golden. Transfer 1 egg, lightly whisked to a plate. Wipe the

Makes 12

pan clean.

3. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion.

Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic.

Add the passata, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and 125ml (1/2 cup) water. Simmer for 2 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add the cream and stir to combine.

4. Return the rissoles to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the rissoles are cooked through.

INGREDIENTS

wok over high heat. Add the • 1 tablespoon peanut garlic and stir-fry oil for 30 seconds or • 2 large garlic cloves, until aromatic. finely chopped Add the mince and • 350g beef mince stir-fry, breaking • 70g (1/3 cup) caster up lumps with a sugar wooden spoon, for • 1 tablespoon fish 5 minutes or until sauce • Ground white it changes colour. pepper Add the sugar and • 60g rice vermicelli reduce heat to noodles medium-low. Cook, • 12 round 22cm rice stirring often, for paper wrappers 10 minutes or until • 100g (1 1/4 cups) beef is caramelised. rainbow coleslaw Stir in the fish sauce • 24 fresh mint and season with salt leaves, plus extra, to and white pepper. serve Set aside to cool to • Sliced fresh red room temperature. chilli, to serve 2. Meanwhile, place • Vietnamese dipping the noodles in a sauce, to serve heatproof bowl.

Add enough boiling water to cover. Set METHOD aside for 15 minutes to soak. Drain. Use 1. Heat the oil in a

scissors to cut into smaller lengths. Set aside.

3. Soak a rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-20 seconds. Transfer to a clean tea towel to absorb excess water. Place a little of the noodles in the centre of the wrapper. Add about 1 tablespoon each of the mince and coleslaw. Top with 2 mint leaves. Fold in the ends and roll up to enclose filling.

Place on a plate and cover with a slightly damp cloth to prevent drying out. Continue with remaining wrappers and fillings. Scatter with chilli and extra mint. Serve with the dipping sauce.

CHICKEN DIANE RISSOLES

0:40 Prep

0:25 Cook

4 Servings

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40 ENTERTAINMENT SOUL SESSIONS AT MAVIS’S KITCHEN

Mandy Nolan says practise Safe Sets

Safe Sets with Gyan, Simon and Mandy

SET within a beautiful 25-acre farmland, Mavis’s Kitchen is located at the foot of Wollumbin/Mount Warning in the heart of the Tweed Caldera. The Mavis’s Kitchen team uses fresh organic produce to serve simple, home-style meals in a spectacular natural environment.

They are excited to announce Soul Sessions to raise money for Wollumbin Family Support, supporting the work they do locally in relation to domestic and family violence. At 12.30pm on Sunday October 25, Mavis’s will present the Trombone Kellie Gang and a scrumptious feast, which includes Champagne, canapés and three-course

lunch featuring a yummy dessert.

Trombone Kellie has a gutsy vocal delivery and plays a mean blues trombone that features alongside vintage slide guitar by Blind Willie Wagtail, Toby Baron on drums, and Justin Pfeiffer on a tasty double bass.

The Trombone Kellie Gang have the perfect recipe for upbeat street blues, made for the people and delivered with relish.

Sunday, October 25, from 12.30pm.

Bookings essential. Tickets $95.

Find out more at https:// wollumbinfamilysupport.org.au or from Mavis’s Kitchen and Cabins, 64 Mount Warning Rd Uki, NSW (02) 6679 5664.

Stand Up Comedy at the Aussie in Ballina AFTER a hugely successful and hilarious first show, Stand Up Comedy is coming back to the Australian Hotel, Ballina, on the October 7 for another night of laughs presented by Larry Laughs Loud and hosted by Vanessa Larry Mitchell (pictured).

The brainchild of Mitchell, Larry Laughs Loud is a roving comedy club that provides regular opportunities for novice comedians to develop their stage skills and perfect their sets, as well as bringing experienced comedians to the region. Returning to the stage in Ballina are John Peacock (The Comedy Commune), Alexandra Hudson (newcomer/stage crusher), Paul Mamone (Lennox’s favourite skit creator), Alf Arber (Neurological Misfires), Rudy Surina (Sticky Wicket Comedy) plus Ben Stevenson (Coffs Harbour) and Odette Nettleton (‘Ask October 1, 2020

Odette’ columnist).

A good laugh relieves physical tension and boosts the immune system. Stay well, get laughing!

Wednesday, October 7. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7 - 9.30pm. Entry is free but bookings are essential as space is

limited.

Call the Aussie to reserve seating or contact info@larrylaughsloud. com The Australian Hotel Ballina. (02) 9188 2454.103 River St, Ballina NSW 2478.

IT’S been a tough time for musicians with very few live gigs happening, and when they do happen they are for smaller crowds in more intimate rooms. While many performers have gone online, there is nothing like the thrill of a real show. Covid regulations impacting the live music scene mean performers have to adapt and innovate. And so Safe Sets was born.

Comedian Mandy Nolan steps up to present some of her favourite musicians, Simon & Gyan, in a socially distanced gig with a difference.

First set is COVID covers – where the audience is invited to email Mandy (mandynolan.com.au) with songs they would like Simon & Gyan to play. The feature set sees the two push out to sea on their new remix project, which started as versions of requested songs and evolved into its own identity.

Long-time locals remember Si in the Blitz Kids at the back room of the now Beach Hotel when it was made of corrugated iron with a cement floor.

Since then he’s been in experimental band The Mood, promoted for Byron Underground and is a founding member of the Byron Music Society.

Gyan has an ARIA award, critical acclaim and has worked with Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin and Leanne Rimes.

Together Gyan and Si have run Museagency Studios, produced award-winning shows, produced music for film and an album with Michael Leunig. Mandy will be there to supply a few laughs along the way and to ensure Safe Sets of world class live music.

Byron Services Club. Friday, October 2, 8pm.

Mullum Ex Services. Saturday, October 3, 8pm.

All tix $35 at mandynolan.com.au

SAVE OUR STAGES LAUNCHES PETITION TO CREATE STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR VENUES THE arts is an industry which employs 23,000 people and contributes $3.6 billion pa to NSW’s economy. With the biggest music industry in the country, NSW is home to some of Australia’s greatest artists and performers, biggest crowds and world-class stages. Our music creates a sense of pride, gives us a voice and introduces us to new ideas. But now live music in NSW is doing it very tough. From a survey of just 47 music venues, over $70 million in earnings has been lost in just six months, and they are accumulating hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt as restrictions continue to limit their business viability. After six years of lockout laws, devastating bushfires and now the impacts of Covid, venues that have

survived through hard work and ingenuity can no longer do it alone.

This is not just about live music – venues build community, boost the economy, improve wellbeing and drive tourism.

And importantly, they provide artists with places to share their music with fans and find new audiences.

The Queensland and Victorian Governments have already committed millions of dollars

in support to their venues, but the NSW government has yet to act. Save Our Stages is a collection of independent music venues from across New South Wales who is calling on the NSW Government to work with MusicNSW and industry representatives to devise a stimulus package that will ensure the ongoing survival of our venues.

Visit www.sosnsw.org to sign the petition.

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Mykaela Jay’s musical debut unfolds MYKAELA Jay is a singer/ songwriter born and bred in Lismore. Over the course of the pandemic she has released two new singles ahead of the launch of her debut album, Mother Dearest.

The first single Dogs Way Home introduced us to Jay’s distinctive voice, all dreamy swoops within a tight groove, sounding like Beth Gibbons (Portishead) and Elena Tonra (Daughter) jamming in a smoky jazz club.

The second single Purple Flowers received airplay on Triple J and critical acclaim across the board for its feel-good funky beat and Jay’s impressive and unfettered vocals. Mother Dearest will be released in March 2021.

1. How would you describe your music and influences?

I’m inspired by so many aspects of my experience. I’m so privileged to live in such a

my deep love for the world and the people in it, and the immense grief that I and so many of my peers experience in the wake of the climate emergency and other social-justice issues. I knew I had to put something together that aimed to be both fun and danceable and also deeply moving and soothing.

The album is a celebration of inspiration, love, connection and community.

diverse and eco-rich area and constantly draw inspiration from my love of this land and our need to protect it. As an artist, I feel it is important to reflect the times we live in, and so find myself driven to write about social/political/ environmental issues in an engaging fashion.

2. What inspires you to write songs?

The inspiration for a song always fluctuates, but I find myself always coming back to writing love songs for various rainforests when I feel stuck. There is no greater muse really. Activism is also at the heart of my artistic practice and I am constantly looking for new, creative ways to comment on what is happening around us.

3. How do you record? What’s the process?

Recording is different for

every song. For my debut album, I have had the pleasure of working with a great range of people; each song has been its own journey. I have been so fortunate to record this album with producer Brad Wann at Top Cat Studios in Alstonville. Brad and I have spent many hours together over the past year laying tracks, mixing, re-recording and over-listing. Recording is always such a fun experience.

PADDLE UP THE RIVER FOR COMMUNITY RADIO

River FM comedians will paddle from Lismore to Coraki to raise funds to keep the station afloat LISMORE’S community radio station River FM has an upcoming fundraising event.

Community radio gives our region a unique voice that reaches a diverse audience with original programs covering an array of topics and angles that engage the audience.

The Up the River paddle is set for October 3rd followed by a comedy night on October 10th.

2 - 4 persons will be be filmed paddling down the Wilsons river to Coraki on October 3.

The following weekend on October 10 a fundraising night will be held at the Golan Hotel in Lismore featuring performances by the hosts of River FM’s Comedy Show together with two local poets.

“The showcase will be a fantastic night featuring many of the Northern Rivers comedians who have been on our radio show over the last year as well as local River FM poets and of course a short film of our paddle to Coraki,” organiser and comedian Michael Hastie said.

“Alf Arber and I have been planning the paddle and showcase night for close to two months now.

We host The Comedy show every Sunday, on 92.9 River FM from 6pm till 8pm. We also have another comedy show at the Cherry Street Bowling Club on Friday the 23rd of October, called Neurological Misfires,” Michael said.

Email: michaelhastie2480@gmail. com for more info.

On some songs we got to bring in a choir, sax, trumpet and a string quartet.

4. Tell us about your forthcoming album, Mother Dearest.

Mother Dearest has been a long time in the making.

In many ways the album is a postcard from my younger self. I started putting the album together in late 2018.

Each song processing both

5. What is the best way for folk to support your music?

Now is such an important time for people to be asking that question. Come to shows, buy my music and merchandise from platforms such as bandcamp, reach out and send me a message!

Go and say hello to Mykaela Jay at www.mykaelajay.com or keep in touch on Instagram @mykaelajay.music

Rogue Elements at the Beach Hotel ROGUE Elements bring together the notable talents of local Northern Rivers singer/ songwriter and multi instrumentalist Bill Jacobi and newcomer to the area, acclaimed blues drummer and singer Nick Churkin.

Both with years of experience and a swag of credits to their names, together these two evergreens serve up a blues-tinged mix of swamp roots, alt country and folk rock, with lashings of hillbilly funk thrown in on the side.

This is lively, driven music played by a couple of pros whose skills tell of miles of roads and years at the helm. It’s

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42 RETRO MOTORING

By David Pike THE Volvo P1800 was shown publicly for the first time at the Brussels Salon in January 1960. Although nobody was surprised that Volvo had once more decided to produce a sports car, the `un-Swedish’ lines were something of a surprise. One of the most popular accessories were the spoked wheels which were fitted using the ordinary wheel nuts and looked the real thing. A new 75 kW B18B engine gave the car excellent performance and proved to be an extremely hard wearing sports car engine.

Volvo was careful to point out that the new engine was of a particularly rugged design, emphasising that the crankshaft featured 54 mm journals as compared with 47 mm in Ferrari’s 260 kW

VOLVO P1800T engine. Also, the engine was of a robust design in other respects. It was provided with generously sized water passages around the cylinders and was equipped with an oil cooler which used the engine coolant as cooling medium, thereby reducing the oil temperature by 20-30 degrees Celsius during hard driving.

The compression ratio was as high as 9.5:1 and the rated output was specified as 75 kW at 5500 rpm.

An overdrive unit was available for the four-speed gearbox and the front and rear suspensions were basically modified versions of the Amazon systems. Girling disc brakes were fitted at the

front and drum brakes at the rear, with servo assistance as standard.

Much publicity was obtained for the car when it was used in the TV series `The Saint’ with Roger Moore, surrounded by beautiful women, roaring off in his P1800, pursued by villains attempting vainly to overtake the escaping white car! It turned out the choice of the P1800 was pure coincidence, as the actor later recounted in an interview with a European magazine.

A Jaguar was to be used but Jaguar was not at all helpful in making a car available for the series whereas Volvo was.

The distinction of `most beautiful sports car’ awarded at a Concours d’Elegance held in Germany was greeted with much satisfaction

by Volvo although some spectators, whilst agreeing

that the car had an interesting and distinctive appearance, saw the upward sweeping side chrome strip as more peculiar than elegant.

In more recent years, the P1800 has become a cult car in several quarters with clubs being formed in many countries and the arrival of the retro-styled Volvo C30 back in 2007 added to its appeal. Despite the considerable criticism leveled at the model when it was produced, one fact remains clear: the P1800 was extremely rugged in construction and was equipped with an engine capable of withstanding the efforts of the most reckless drivers. It has undoubtedly survived in much greater numbers than many of its more exotic competitors, which often lacked these qualities.

ROVER P4

1956 Rover P4 1958 Nash Rambler

By Alistair Kennedy ROVER’S managing director in the 1930s, Spencer Wilks, was determined to produce cars of high quality and refinement with a measure of dignity. He had no interest in building high performance vehicles. For some years prior to the arrival of Wilks, Rover’s approach to building cars had been along these same lines and Wilks ensured that they continued in this manner.

The P4 was part of a design philosophy commenced by Wilks’ predecessors but it had a more modern look and also incorporated mechanical improvements developed by Rover engineers.

The P4 was a four-door sedan with its body mounted on a separate, solid chassis. Up front a 2.2-litre 56kW straightsix engine with overhead inlet valves and side-exhaust valves drove the rear wheels in a very sedate manner. Fuel was supplied through two horizontal SU carburettors.

The body was designed for comfort and safety and fitted October 1, 2020

out inside with wood panelling, leather seating and woollen pile carpets on the floor.

Independent front suspension with a beam-axle rear ensured a smooth ride.

It was Rover’s intention that the P4 should remain in production for a number of years. As changes and improvements were made they were sensible ones that were made gradually. It did, in fact, remain in production from 1949 right through to 1964.

During that time the main changes were to the engine and transmission.

Over the model life the six-cylinder had at least four upgrades in peak power output and, for a period, various four-cylinder engines were also available. These engines plus the choice of freewheel, overdrive or automatic transmissions meant that customers were spoilt for choice.

Before the P4 was finally replaced by the very different P6-2000 in 1964, more than 130,000 had been built.

1958 NASH RAMBLER

By David Pike THE Rambler marque was first used by the Thomas Jeffery Company between the years 1900 and 1914. The successor of this Company, Nash Motors reintroduced it from 1950 to 1954.

After Nash was acquired by the American Motors Corporation the Rambler marque was again used from 1954 to 1969. When developing this new car, Nash had originally intended to call it the Diplomat as this name would have gone well with their other model names, Statesman and Ambassador.

When they found out that Dodge had already reserved the Diplomat name for a planned two-door hardtop body style, Nash delved into its own past, and resurrected the Rambler name from an 1897 prototype and its first production model, in 1902. Rambler was also one of the more popular early American automobile brands.

Immediately after World War II the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation commenced to develop a small car that they had planned to produce at as low a cost as possible.

This concept car was to carry the marque Rambler. However, at that time steel was in short supply due to the requirements for munitions and armaments needed for the

Korean War so it was decided to revise their design to that of a two-door sedan with a convertible top.

It was powered by a 2.83-litre six cylinder engine and had a 2500 mm wheelbase. The car’s overall length was 4500 mm. So as to maximise company profits the decision was made to make all features standard equipment whereas these were often offered as options by other manufacturers. It came complete with whitewall tyres, full wheel covers, electric clock and pushbutton AM radio.

When introduced, the Rambler was an immediate success for Nash. Then, when steel supplies improved, the Rambler range was extended by the addition of a four-door sedan and station wagon and these proved to be as successful as the first generation of two-door sedan convertibles, In 1954 American Motors Corporation was formed from the merging of NashKelvinator and the Hudson Motor Car Company. Following the merger, Ramblers were badged as both Nashes and Hudsons, with no visible difference between the two. The Nash and Hudson makes were continued through 1957 after which most of AMC’s offerings were marketed as Ramblers.

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1928 MERCEDES-BENZ SSK

By David Pike THE SSK - K from the German for short - was designed by Dr Ferdinand Porsche and was among the highest performance cars of the early 1920s produced anywhere in the world.

This performance came from the supercharger with which the SSK was equipped.

Mercedes developed supercharging technology for use in aero engines during the 1914-18 war as a means of dramatically increasing power without adding a great deal of weight.

The last Mercedes cars designed

by Paul Daimler before, in 1922, he left the company founded by his father incorporated the Mercedes supercharging system. When Ferdinand Porsche took over from Daimler his first job was to improve the supercharged cars, the last to be named simply ‘Mercedes’.

These long wheelbased cars had massive top-heavy bodywork and needed lots of power to drive them.

With a chassis of steel plate, a steel girder to support the front axle, a live beam rear axle and very stiff springs they stayed on the road mainly because they weighed so much. As one can imagine it was only the long wheelbase and the deep upholstery that made the ride tolerable.

One significant change to the six-cylinder engine was the way that the supercharger worked. Instead of absorbing a certain amount of power by having to drive the heavier mixture from the carburettor into the engine, the supercharger at the front became a blower’ which forced air into the carburettor before fuel was added. A feature of the engine was a new, more efficient valve system operated by an overhead camshaft which was developed by Mercedes

back as far as 1914.

When Daimler and Benz merged to form what is now one of Germany’s biggest industrial combines, development of the supercharged machines continued as a new top line to the Mercedes-Benz range of cars, abbreviated now to simply Mercedes, to the dismay of Daimler-Benz. There was ample profit in each car but production was slow because of the amount of quality work that went into them. Few people could afford them in any case.

As one of the main problems with these cars was in their handling, a reduction in weight rather than an increase in power became more important. To achieve this the manufacturer decided to cut out a section of the massive chassis and coachwork which produced a short wheelbase model. This version, designated by the letter K, was introduced in 1926 for the more adventurous owner.

With improved brakes and a more powerful engine a lighter model S - for sporting model - was also introduced.

This version proved easier to drive than the straight K variant because it had a new chassis with a lower centre of gravity. Further engine tuning by boring out the engine to 7.1-litres and redesigning the cylinder head to gain a higher compression ratio produced the SS (or super sports) models of 1928.

With a little more shortening of the wheelbase, the greatest supercharged Mercedes - the SSK - was produced, with either the more sedate touring engine or the searing high compression engine, both of which were also introduced in 1928. With an open two-seater body and a maximum of 201km/h this car achieved great success on the racetracks of Europe in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

TRUCK ALIGNMENTS & SUSPENSIONS

1985 PONTIAC TRANS AM

By David Pike THROUGHOUT the 1960s most American car manufacturers engaged in a competition to see who could make the most powerful sports car based on their standard sedans. These were commonly referred to as ‘muscle cars’ and by the end of the 1960s just as this trend appeared to be waning Pontiac released the Trans Am option for their Firebird 400.

At its rather quiet release it was not immediately apparent that this car was intended to replace the twoseater Pontiac had been hoping to build instead of the Camaro F-car it was forced to adopt.

The Trans Am was designed to be an updated version of the GTO. So in muscle car tradition the Trans Am was, in fact, not a new car but an option package. When you ordered the car you specified the Ram Air engine plus front discs, variable ratio power steering and a limited slip rear end.

The external option package included the Trans Am bonnet, front air dam, rear wing, air extractors for the mudguards, stiffer springs and shock absorbers and special reinforced tyres.

Because its initial marketing programme was conducted in a very low-key manner, sales were relatively slow and only 689

versions were produced. Still the Trans Am as a Firebird option remained the preferred choice for Firebird buyers in 1970. Among its engine choices the 257kW 90-degree V8 with a 6.50-litre capacity gave the best performance.

The Trans Am was probably the first of the ‘muscle cars’ to have conquered the ride/handling compromise that so many of its contemporaries lacked.

It was neither harsh nor bouncy which said a lot for its independent front suspension by coil springs and wishbones and semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Due to the low number of optional packages sold the Trans Am was never able to race as it did not meet homologate rules. Firebirds were raced but never achieved the results that the Trans Am would have been capable of.

When the 1970s arrived Pontiac did not want a repeat of the situation forced on them in 1967 regarding the F-car clone. Pontiac insisted on being fully involved in the development of the new Firebirds so as to make them as different from Camaro as possible.

Chevrolet had started work on the replacement Camaro in 1966.

Pontiac started a year later, but its design was so good looking that it became the base design for the second-generation F-car for both divisions.

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BMW M3 AND M4 SPARK HUGE CONTROVERSY

Huge vertical grille of the new BMW sports models screams out for attention.

By Ewan Kennedy BMW M3 and M4 will arrive in Australia for local deliveries in the first quarter of 2021. The first pictures have created huge controversy, with the Dislikes leading the Likes by a big margin.

My opinion? Recent BMW models have featured a grille that’s become harder and harder to distinguish from other cars - these new models have changed all that in a big way - I love it!

The M3 and M4 are both powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo in two states of tune depending on the transmission offering.

One has 353kW and 550Nm, for a zero to one hundred time of just 4.2 seconds. The M3 and M4 Competition lift the outputs to 375kW and 650Nm and get to 100km/h even quicker at 3.9 seconds.

Another blast from the past is a six-speed manual gearbox - I love it!

All will have rearwheel-drive initially, before the M3 and M4 Competition debut later next year with the BMW M xDrive system.

The power unit in the new BMW M3 and M4 has peak torque of 550Nm all the way from 2650 to 6130rpm.

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Maximum power of 353kW is available at 6250rpm.

The engine fitted to the Competition 650Nm between 2750 and 5500rpm. Maximum output of 375kW is developed at 6250rpm, with the engine’s redline arriving at 7200rpm.

New BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé require just 4.1 seconds to power from 0 to 100 km/h while 0 to 200km/h takes 13.7 seconds. The Competition models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and from 0 to 200km/h in 12.5 seconds The manual gearbox features the Gear Shift Assistant, which uses engagement speed control to ensure slip-free operation when downshifting under braking into corners.

Hmm, not sure I love this, it should be left to the driver to do the rev matching.

However, the driver has a fair bit of control over the eight-speed M Steptronic automatic.

In the Competition models it enables fully automatic gear changes, or manual shifts by way of the M-specific selector lever or shift paddles on the steering wheel.

For the first time in the BMW M3 and M4, customers will be able to specify an all-wheeldrive system as an

SPECS • • • • •

2021 BMW M3 and BMW M4 officially unveiled, at last 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six available in 353kW/550Nm ‘base’ or 375kW/650Nm Competition forms Six-speed manual continues for the new generation, eight-speed auto also on offer M Drive Professional software system offers a lap timer, 10-mode traction control, drift settings Tall ‘coffin’ grilles shared between M3 and M4

alternative to traditional rear-wheel-drive. The M xDrive system has

a rear-wheel bias and links up with the Active M Differential at the

rear axle.

The driver can access the Setup menu to choose between 4WD and 4WD Sport modes, the latter directing a greater proportion of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels.

BMW won’t offer the M xDrive system on the M3 and M4 Competition until late 2021.

Forged M light-alloy wheels, 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear. Tyres are 275/35 ZR19 at the front and 285/30 ZR20 at the rear.

The sedan and coupé have a roof made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) with aerodynamically optimised fins, a rear spoiler and the two pairs of large t tailpipes.

A steel roof with integral glass tilt/sliding sunroof is available as a no-cost option for both models as an alternative to the standard carbonfibre version.

Electrically adjustable M sport seats and fine-grain Merino leather trim have seat ventilation.

A highlight of the options list are M Carbon bucket seats with a structurebased design, which combine racing functionality with a lightweight construction and sumptuous workmanship. They have integral head restraints which can be

dismantled for track driving. Multi-point racing seat belts can be used in these seats.

M Drive Professional has been conceived specifically for track driving. It includes M Traction Control, which allows the integrated wheel slip limitation function of the DSC system to be adjusted (through 10 stages) to the driver’s personal preferences and needs.

Both Competition models come standard with Driving Assistant Professional including Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control, Cross Traffic Warning for front and rear, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Warning.

Standard equipment include a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, the comfort Access System for keyless entry, three-zone automatic climate control and LED interior lighting including ambient lighting.

Updated wireless smartphone integration enables the use of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via the car’s operating system.

We are very much looking forward to these hot new BMW models reaching us in Australia and will arrange test drives, then bring our thoughts to you.

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HYUNDAI TUCSON FOURTH EDITION

By Ewan Kennedy HYUNDAI has just launched the fourthgeneration of its midsize Tucson in its home market of Korea, though it won’t reach us in Australia until the first half of 2021.

Although it’s built in short- and longwheelbase variants only the LWB version will come here.

New Tucson has what Hyundai designers call ‘parametric dynamics’ with kinetic jewel surface details that to try and give it a different look from others in what is a rather crowded market segment. The interior comes in black or grey tones in either cloth or leather material.

The verticallyoriented, fully-integrated centre fascia has twin silver garnish lines that run from the centre fascia to the rear doors.

Ambient mood lighting is adjustable to 64 colours in 10 levels of brightness.

Tucson offers advanced technologies on an 8-inch colour touchscreen coupled with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android

By Ewan Kennedy

Auto connectivity.

Customers can connect two phones simultaneously.

Bluetooth allows driver and passenger to alternate between their playlists without disconnecting and reconnecting their respective phones.

Tucson’s second-row seats will feature ‘foldand-dive’ functionality for optimised reconfiguration between passengers and cargo.

Its cargo volume will provide up to 1095 litres of usable space.

New generation engines will be based on the current Australian range, that is 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.6-litre turbopetrol.

Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive system will give the driver a choice of a number of modes. The current Tucson HTRAC has Eco, Comfort, Smart, Sport driving modes. The new

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New Tucson will be available with advanced safety technology including: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), with Rear Cross-Traffic CollisionAvoidance Assist (RCCA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go and Safe Exit Warning (SEW).

Hyundai will, of course, have a suspension and steering set up by engineers from Australia and South Korea to give it the feel and handling we like.

The full Australian model line-up and pricing will be provided later and we will bring them to you as soon as we get them.

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A 3.0-litre straight-six Ingenium engine now powers the Range Rover Velar.

Arguably the most interesting news is that it’s available in 48-volt mild hybrid with all-wheel drive variant. This uses a Belt integrated Starter Generator to harvest energy normally lost under deceleration.

The energy is stored in a 48V lithium-ion battery and is then used to assist the engine when accelerating.

The new 294kW P400 engine generates up to 550Nm of torque and has an electric supercharger, as well as a twin scroll turbocharger.

Velar features Land Rover’s state-of-the-art infotainment system, Pivi Pro. This has crisp new graphics and very fast responsiveness thanks to a new electrical architecture.

Owners can access software updates ‘overthe-air’ reducing the need to visit a retailer.

Embedded data connection means owners have access to the latest maps, apps and vehicle software modules with updates scheduled via the touchscreen at a time to suit them.

Range Rover Velar has Active Road Noise Cancellation to ensure smooth, near silent ride. This works like a pair of high-end noise cancellation headphones, constantly monitoring vibrations from the road surface and calculating the opposite phase sound wave needed to remove the noise heard by the occupants.

The noise cancellation system even adjusts the level and position of sounds played into the cabin based on the number of passengers and their position inside the vehicle by using the seatbelt sensors.

Velar has a new design steering wheel

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Farmers are desperate for a climate plan – this isn’t it

KIDS BORED DURING THE SCHOOL HOLS?

JUNIOR LANDCARE HAS ACTIVITIES LOOKING to keep the kids entertained during the school hols while also helping them learn about the environment?

With over 35 environmental sustainability activities in the Junior Landcare Learning Centre, there is a lot to keep children busy. Every learning activity runs for 30 minutes with step-by-step instructions, a short story and a fun ‘did you know?’ section, plus lots of useful links and resources for more information.

Junior Landcare program manager Jo Stentiford says that “parents and carers who may not know a lot about food production, biodiversity, waste management and recycling or Indigenous perspective - the Junior Landcare Learning Centre will help you get started so you can also learn with your kids and share the experience.”

“Each learning activities includes an authentic story showcasing our

Junior Landcare characters to help build formative memories. Meet Suyin, our biodiversity champion, Amir our waste management warrior, Beth the food production ambassador and Jarrah, Junior Landcare’s Indigenous perspectives leader.”

Get started by watching Junior Landcare Ambassador Costa Georgiadis and the Junior Landcare team in action. From creating food gardens to getting the buzz on bees and other beneficial insects.

What activity will you do these school holidays? Plant a food garden, create a worm farm or frog garden, or even start your own compost.

Junior Landcare helps young people play an active role in caring for the environment. You can explore the Junior Landcare Learning Centre at any time of the year for great ideas.

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THE Federal Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap puts the interests of big fossil fuel companies ahead of Australian farmers, Farmers for Climate Action CEO Wendy Cohen says.

Ms Cohen said the government must set a target for Australia reaching net zero emissions before 2050, then take advice from experts on how to achieve that goal.

“The Federal Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap puts Australian taxpayers’ money behind expensive and unproven carbon capture and storage technologies, which will only serve to benefit big fossil fuel companies,” she said.

“Climate change is costing Australian farmers money now. The Department of Agriculture’s own research shows that over the past two decades, climate change has cut the average annual profits of large farms by 22 per cent.

“The Federal Government needs to get real about climate change and commit to a net-zero emissions target of no later than 2050, then use the best available evidence to back projects that will actually serve to reach that goal.

“We cannot afford new gas or carbon capture and storage projects when renewable energy, backed up by battery storage, is already the cleanest and cheapest way to power Australian homes and businesses.

“Given the chance, smart, clean energy systems are also set to be a winner for many farming

Ag worker code moves forward in NSW NSW Farmers congratulates the NSW Government on leading the charge in implementing an Agriculture Workers Code.

The new code, which comes into effect on Friday 25 September, will provide a single permit

system for the movement of agricultural workers, contractors and farmers crossing the Victorian and South Australian Borders.

NSW Farmers President James Jackson said it is time for the Queensland Government to step up and provide certainty for grain

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growers about the movement of skilled workers and contractors from Queensland.

“Grain harvest starts in the north within weeks – and yet there is still the ongoing uncertainty of individual applications for workers,” Mr Jackson said.

“We recognise the need for Covid-safe work arrangements, but after years of drought the uncertainty of labour supply has been very challenging. We know our farmers will do all they can to keep their workers safe.”

“NSW Farmers raised the need for a single and simple agricultural worker permit in August and have engaged with the NSW Government for some months about labour needs and I congratulate them for acting on it.”

“We look forward to

the permit being available as soon as possible through Service NSW.” “Agricultural output feeds the nation – not just the state or territory where it is produced.”

Agricultural workers travelling between NSW and Victoria will need a permit and relevant identification and will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

Travelling workers will also need to keep records of their movements.

Agricultural employers need to support workers to perform self-isolation in the first 14 days after entry into NSW, and must have a Covid safety plan in place.

communities, as solar and wind energy are integrated into food and fibre production.

“The Federal Government’s technology roadmap puts the interests of big fossil fuel companies ahead of that of Australian farmers.”

Farmers for Climate Action is a growing, grassroots movement that is supported by about 5000 farmers, along with thousands of other Australians living in regional and rural communities.

Farmers for Climate Action works to ensure that farmers, who are already feeling the effects of temperature rises and more dangerous extreme weather, are part of the solution to climate change.

According to the roadmap, the government is betting on soil carbon projects becoming a cheap and easy way to offset rising gas and coal emissions.

While fundamental to resilient, sustainable farming, Ms Cohen cautioned that rebuilding carbon in Australians soils was often easier said than done.

It was no replacement for renewable energy, and risks being undone unless emissions are reined in.

“Practices that regenerate carbon in the landscape can be a real gamechanger for farmers,” she said. “But soil carbon is not a substitute for the switch to clean energy.

“The more we allow the world to warm, the bigger the risk that all farmers’ good efforts will be undermined.”

Lismore Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 120 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday.

Just when we thought weaners couldn’t get any dearer prices rose again.

Lightweights topper at $6.25/kg and $5.00 $5.50/kg was common for what was considered mainly second quality steers, bull calves & heifers.

Prime vealers were scarce and sold at high rates.

Tim Sheridan’s Speckle X steer yearlings sold for $4.22/kg, $1646.

Brian Patch’s black Limousin light vealer sold for $4.24/kg, $1251.

Cows sold at rates similar to last week with most going to restockers.

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Local Land Services helping people escape to the country AS more and more city people consider moving to regional areas prompted by COVID 19 circumstances, many are considering buying a rural property and escaping to the country.

For many of us, the idea of ‘getting away from it all’ and becoming a part of a rural community is a lifelong dream.

Acreage can be rewarding but people need to have the skills and knowledge to look after their land and animals properly, so the great Aussie dream does not turn into a nightmare.

Local Land Services has responded to this need by releasing a toolkit of new and updated resources to help people successfully make the shift to country life.

The new resources include the 2020 update of the Rural Living Handbook which is a starter guide to getting the most out of a rural property.

It covers a range of topics as diverse as emergencies, rural crime, owning livestock, farm safety, developing a property and what each landholder’s General Biosecurity Duty is.

The handbook includes a ‘Before you buy’ checklist that lists the sort of questions a prospective rural property owner should ask prior to purchase, to avoid potential problems.

The handbook is not designed to include everything a new or prospective rural resident may want to know but is intended to be a springboard for further personal research.

Each section includes lists of useful resources and websites as well as contact details for organisations that provide support to rural

Peter Evans of Local Land Services has helped advise new rural landholder Susan Crowe landholders.

“The landholders we help are pretty diverse, from large-scale primary producers to people who have a lifestyle block or hobby farm,” said Peter Evans, Senior Land Services Officer at Local Land Services.

“We tailor our help to what they need with the end goal of making sure our farms and environments are productive and healthy.”

“We understand it is not always easy to know what to do or the right people or organisations to go to for help, if you have never lived in a rural area before.”

Susie Crowe is one landholder who has been helped by Local Land Services and the Rural Living Handbook.

She says she referred to the handbook a lot in the early days after she and her husband Greg bought a 134-hectare property at Wallerawang, west of Lithgow four years ago.

They wanted the farm to pay for itself, but it was overrun with blackberries and they knew very little about

how to achieve that goal.

“We were consciously incompetent; we knew we didn’t know anything,” said Mrs Crowe.

“When you’re starting out, you need to surround yourself with people you can trust, and Local Land Services provided such a diverse range of expertise.”

The Rural Living Handbook is the most up to date version of a guide that was originally compiled nearly 20 years ago for councils throughout Sydney’s drinking water catchment.

It was largely based on the work of Jack Miller, a Landscape Planner at Goulburn Mulwaree Council who said he is pleased the handbook is just as relevant today as in 2004.

“Back then, we saw a need for some basic information for people who were moving into our local government area who did not know much about rural life,” he said.

“Over the years this publication has been reproduced in a number of formats in NSW and interstate and I am really

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David and Kim King relocated from Sydney to Berry on the south coast five years ago. Pic: Amanda Ardler. pleased to see Local Land Services release this updated edition.”

David and Kim King also thank Local Land Services for helping them gain farming confidence when they bought 33 hectares at Berry in the state’s south east.

David says that when they moved from Sydney five years ago it was their first venture into farming and they had lots of problems at first and it has been a steep learning curve.

“Local Land Services has been an enormous help, connecting us with training and advice to establish our beef, poultry and apiary enterprise,” Mr King said.

“We attended as many courses, workshops and training sessions as we could on a range of topics including pest animals, agronomy, beekeeping, weeds, sheep and cattle handling and grazing management.

“Without Local Land Services there’s no way we would be in the position we are now – we would have spent more money and made

more mistakes. Their help has been invaluable.”

The Rural Living Handbook is available to read or download online at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/ rural-living-handbook and in printed form from selected Local Land Services regional offices.

A range of digital resources for new rural landholders or those on acreage can be found by searching the Local Land Services website www. lls.nsw.gov.au There is the online information hub called ‘Every Bit Counts’ specifically aimed at ‘blockies’ and small area farmers and the Big Shift for Small Farms podcast which is designed to equip and connect small farmers with topics like ‘Startup farming’ and ‘Urban farming’.

Any NSW rural landholder wanting advice, assistance or to attend training such as webinars can call Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or enquire at www.lls.nsw.gov. au/contact-us

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Best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons for Australian dairy AUSTRALIAN dairy is heading for its best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons, as timely rainfall in key regions ramps up the nation’s milk production, according to a newly-released sector report.

In its Q3 Global Dairy Quarterly – A delicate rebalancing, agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank forecasts national milk production to expand by 2.8 per cent in 2020/21, bringing it back above nine billion litres for the first time since the 2017/18 season.

The report says with rainfall expected to be above average across Australia’s main “dairy belts” from September through November, the sector is on track for a strong ‘spring flush’, the time of the season when milk production typically surges, peaking in October.

Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey (pictured) says this follows a turnaround in production conditions seen half way through the 2019/20 Australian dairy season, which finished at the end of June.

“While national milk production for 2019/20 finished overall marginally down on the previous year at 8.775 million litres, it was a tale of two halves for the season,” he said.

“Production was negatively impacted by poor seasonal conditions in the first half of the 2019/20 season, but timely rainfall across key regions since summer has seen the milk pool begin to recover from December last year.”

The report says this growth was led by Tasmania and eastern Victoria, while irrigated dairy farming operations in the southern Murray Darling Basin – the region which contributed to the biggest milk production declines in recent years – were

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now “enjoying better water market conditions”.

For the month of June 2020, Mr Harvey said, Australian milk production was already 4.1 per cent higher than the previous June (2019).

Welcome news The ongoing recovery in milk supply will be welcome news for the Australian dairy supply chain, the report said.

“Australia’s exportable surplus will continue to recover with milk supply growth,” Mr Harvey said.

“Not only will more milk in the system help alleviate some overhead cost pressures for dairy processors, it will also allow dairy exporters to explore growth opportunities.”

In other positives, the report said, Australian dairy farm operators continue to enjoy lower feed costs and elevated cull cow prices.

Rabobank’s farmgate milk price forecast remains broadly in line with the previous (Q2) report – at AUD 6.30/kgMS for the 2020/21 season.

This will see the Australian dairy sector set for a profitable season, Mr Harvey said.

New normal Australia’s domestic dairy market continues to find a ‘new normal’, following the impacts of COVID-19, the report said.

“Retail sales of dairy products continue to grow above long-term trends, according to the latest data,” Mr Harvey said.

“That said, sales growth is moderating as ‘pantry loading’ (triggered by the coronavirus lockdowns) recedes. And out-of-home consumption of dairy – while in recovery mode – remains well below levels seen a year ago, with ongoing lockdowns in Victoria, capacity restrictions in venues and cautious

consumers limiting foot traffic in major cities.”

In overseas markets, for the 2019/20 season, Australia’s dairy export volumes had finished 7.1 per cent down year-on-year, the report said.

Mr Harvey said this was not surprising, given the backdrop of tight milk supply seen in Australia, primarily due to recent years of dry weather.

Large falls were recorded in export shipments of skim milk powder (down 29 per cent) and butter (down 44 per cent) for the year.

“Exports of liquid milk and fresh cheese were the leading lights, however – both growing four per cent for the year,” he said.

Global outlook Globally, a “delicate rebalancing of supply and demand is on the horizon”, the Rabobank report said, with milk production growth among the global ‘big seven’ dairy exporters to collide with

a “recalibration” of retail, food service and export dairy demand.

Milk production growth across the major “export engines” began in Q2 2020 and is forecast to continue expanding into 2021 – a feat not matched since 2018, it said.

“Despite the disruptions COVID-19 brought to the global dairy markets, farmgate milk prices have been resilient,” the report said, and Rabobank forecasts a 1.3 per cent year-on-year increase in production across the ‘big seven’ dairy export regions – the EU, US, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay – in Q4 2020. This is expected to be followed by a one per cent increase in the first half of 2021 and 0.8 per cent growth in the second half of next year.

The report said dairy commodity prices had rallied in quarter two of this year,

“largely on the back of government support in the form of government purchases, inventory management and fiscal stimulus for consumers”.

“The outlook for government support is less certain in Q4 and into 2021, elevating the risk of downward price pressure,” it said.

Meanwhile, globally, sequential improvements have been observed in dairy consumption from the food service sector as more regions have come out of lockdown, while retail dairy sales (for at-home consumption) are showing early signs of slowing.

“It will take time for food service demand (for dairy) to return to pre-COVID-19 levels, even for countries that have been well ahead of the curve,” the report noted.

With milk production forecast to grow over the next 12 months – and consumption to take time to recover – Rabobank expects global dairy market fundamentals to remain weak into the second quarter of 2021, at which point the level of exportable surplus on the market is predicted to retreat in the second half of next year as domestic consumption improves.

“By mid-2021, the delicate balance in the global dairy market could tip,” Mr Harvey said, “and the market balance tighten.”

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GLENLEA GLENLEA CHAROLAIS CHAROLAIS STUD STUDOPEN OPENDAY DAYCOMING COMING TO TO CASINO CASINO ATTRACTS ATTRACTSWIDE WIDEINTEREST INTEREST

By Halden Boyd AN historic taste of Tasmania now based on the Northern Tablelands is coming to Clovass east of Casino to showcase prize winning Charolais stud bulls at an open day which is being billed as an eye opener for North Coast beef producers and breeders.

Glenlea Beef is holding an open day at Pinedock Farm at Clovass on the 10th October and already interest in the event is high.

Glenlea this year celebrates 48 years of breeding Charolais in 2020.

The stud was relocated to Guyra on the NSW Northern Tablelands in 2010 from Tasmania.

Many years of carcass competitions, grassfed trials and exhibiting stud cattle has helped refine the herd.

Glenlea now has cattle located in several locations in NSW and Queensland as breeders and producers see the advantages of the easy care breed.

The Charolais type developed

by Glenlea is a medium framed, early to medium maturing well muscled Charolais with early

gestation.

Selecting for early gestation over generations has built easy care cows that calve easily and grow at above average rates, as do the progeny of the bulls they sell.

The herd was developed on the pasture based finishing systems in Tasmania, with the

cow herd running in pastoral areas with short growing seasons and low rainfall and with zero access to feedlot finishing.

Glenlea cattle as a type are highly adaptable, naturally good doing and have thrived in many environments from coastal NSW and the Tablelands to the western regions of NSW, and

north to Western and Central Queensland.

These traits have been bred into Glenlea cattle for generations and we have eliminated, overly large framed, hard to finish cattle completely from herds.

The Stud Open Day is being held at ‘Pinedock Fitting’ at 119

Clovass Road on October 10th from 9am to 12pm.

Enquiries can be made to James Dockrill at Pinedock on 0400 387 116 or directly with Rod Binney from Glenlea Beef on 0409 911 791.

More information can be found at the Glenlea Beef website at www.glenleabeef.com.au

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Ways Of Creating An Enchanted Succulent Garden In Your Backyard If there’s one fast growing trend in plant arrangements, it’s the world of succulent gardens. Getting as popular as the present trend in miniature fairy gardens, we’ll be examining how to grow succulents, how to plant succulents and then give some beautiful examples of succulent arrangements.

Where once a succulent garden was rarely seen, and that as a special cactus arrangement to the side of a ranch-style home, succulent arrangements are today found just about anywhere: indoors patios, office environments, office buildings, by a pool side, front-walk entrances, outdoor patios and even inside homes.

Why their rise in popularity? Well, for one thing, they’re immensely easy to grow and maintain. Frankly speaking, they’re especially attractive to working, career women who have little time to spend on plants, maintaining them and/or regenerating their prized greenery.

Moreover, they are almost impossible to kill. Many people have already named them the “camel” of greenery. Being tolerant of low water levels, they can thrive in dry environments, and they don’t require hardly any water at all. In addition, they are simply beautiful and lend themselves to whatever shape, style or arrangement you may have in mind.

HOW TO PLANT CACTUSLIKE PLANTS Planting succulents is easier than you may think; the most important thing of all is getting a fast-draining soil that does well in a container or in a succulent garden bed. Quality, healthy plants are typically found at your local garden centre and are normally labelled as such: “for use in planting cactus.”

That said, root-rot may develop; however, having a fast-draining soil helps in preventing the root-rot from taking hold. Typically, the fertilization process when planting succulents should be undertaken during summer months and come to a full stop during the winter.

discovered or rediscovered passion for having these particular plants in and around your house.

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whatever specie and size succulent you wish, keeping them small may be the best way to go. In fact, having various colour schemes will give the illusion of motion, ever reaching towards heaven on a very natural wooden ladder.

If no tree is available, then leaning a single piece of tree trunk, or bark, against a solid wall structure will just as easily serve the purpose of creating the tranquil effect you so desire.

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Perfect for an outdoor spot in any season of the year, this succulent design centres on an enchanting floral presentation that highlights giving various shades of blue to help accent a cool, inspiring arrangement.

Comprised mainly of blue-tinged Echeveria peacockii plants, this alluring display can best be realized as it’s placed in upward spiralling two-tier fountain dish structure when growing plants in a succulent garden setting.

Multi-coloured, this collection of succulent plants becomes the perfect stage for the many shapes, sizes and species of plants readily found in one place. Moreover, a focal point may be just what is needed to help create an interesting, yet high impact centre for your garden setting.

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One imaginative use of large or medium-sized clay planters is this design giving the illusion of cascading water flowing out of the planter’s entrance. Perfect for an outdoor, ranch-like desert setting, this display arrangement can be easily created by having just one kind of succulent plant.

When the entire display is carefully placed within another garden bed, the effect is even more enchanting as you could almost swear the succulent display has come to life in streams of living waters. While a multi-color pattern is of course possible, one colour scheme may be best to convey streams of waters flowing out of the terracotta container.

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Here’s one project you can really sink your teeth into, so to speak. Almost any backyard, or shed, has an old wheelbarrow lying around somewhere just gathering dust or rusting away.

Why not put it to good use as you make a colourful garden centre made up of cacti plants and a little bit of everything else? All you’ll really need are the following supplies: one old wheelbarrow, some medium-size pea gravel or river stones, a piece of screen or mesh material that fits right into the bottom of the wheelbarrow and some cactus soil. If you have some miniature furniture and a really small succulent or two, you then have the makings of a unique and charming miniature garden.

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SUCCULENT DISPLAYS Having a little knowledge of the many varieties commonly found in succulent gardens that come in so many diverse styles, sizes, colours and even succulent flowers, is vitally important. You’ll need that knowledge when deciding what you want to create before planting your succulent garden.

Today, via the dynamics of the Internet, you can readily and conveniently see which particular specie is for you and which would work best for whatever your creative urges dictate.

Naturally knowing where you’re going to put your succulent garden arrangements, and what is their intended purpose, helps a great deal in determining the final outcome and visual appeal of their arrangement.

Let’s see now some 50 wonderful examples of succulent displays that will be sure to give you a newly

enchanting concept in plant decoration, vibrant succulents are augmented with other broad leaf plants surrounding the succulent array. You can let your imagination run with this pleasing aesthetic design with virtually no limitation as to where you can place it in your home or outside in your garden. Especially appropriate for garden events or Ladies Club meetings, this is one display that’ll receive compliments galore as you proudly display the arrangement.

If you have a tree trunk in your yard, then it be hooves you to put it to good use as a showcase for your succulent plant of whatever kind and colour.

While you are of course free to use

A virtual three-dimensional effect with a myriad of colour schemes can be easily designed and planted in a garden bed or a large container. An

A truly creative way to put a side

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This design particularly lends itself to either a multi-colored approach or a single color scheme design.

in this delightful outdoor or indoor decor accessory. The cage lends itself to being painted in metallic or rustic colours or just left as is.

For an enchanting side touch, place a tiny sensor-driven bird mounted on its swing. It’ll be sure to catch anyone’s attention as they walk on by your caged, but wonderfully free succulent garden display.

style and colour. In addition, using an old tree trunk or wooden board with cacti plants inserted in the soil inside guarantees a long, healthy life for your many plants.

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Having an old fountain dish on a pedestal can be the makings of an antique Florentine floral arrangement.

Adding to it just a few succulent plants, hanging plants and some vividly coloured cacti will give it a distinctive look found nowhere else in your garden. Perfect for an afternoon tea, this is one piece that looks distinctly from another era; moreover, it is so inviting.

A pink, blue and silver rosebud succulent placed strategically throughout the fountain dish adds a charming, elegant touch.

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This is one unusual display that catches one’s imagination in an enchanting manner. A bird cage, or any cage-like wire work, hanging succulent plants and even dried succulent flowers all serve to complement each other

If you’re like most homeowners, then you might have some old concrete cinder blocks in your backyard. Left untouched, they can be an eye sore.

However, using a little imagination with your succulent planting endeavours, you’ll create something that’ll become the talk of the town among your lady friends for sure.

Placing the blocks several tiers deep, add soil and place your cactus or succulent on a one per cinder block hole basis. Surround the blocks with small growing aloes, and don’t forget to get some plants that’ll hang down for a better visual effect.

For even better results, try painting the blocks with glitter spray paint before setting up your choice succulent garden arrangement.

Vertical gardens are now coming of age and their versatility is well appreciated in balcony areas, walled areas and basically anywhere there’s a wall to hang this design. When hung from a painted wall backdrop, and planted with contrasting coloured cacti plants, you’ll be the talk of your neighbourhood as others grab hold of this innovative concept in both cactus gardens and vertical gardens.

In short, you’ve created a pallet frame that’s today become a growing trend in practical interior designs. Be sure to stock up with succulent plants that’ll fit well within the vertical garden frame and use other variations of hanging plants that give your frame a beautiful cascading effect as well.

Surrounding desert palms, or any other vertical plants, with a large-sized succulent give an amazing effect to your garden arrangement. The long, vertical-growing San Pedro Cactus and Zanzibar Gem provide an elegant backdrop for your growing, swirling Rosetta succulents encircling their upright vertical plant neighbours.

For a stunning effect, you can choose any one of several blue-silver shadings or give it a multi-color approach using your selection of cacti plants planted in their garden bed.

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A DESERT SPHERE

THE OLD WATER TROUGH

When you look for a rustic, natural setting, consider using wood.

Inexpensive, visually pleasing and great for outdoor projects, you’ll especially appreciate their lowmaintenance features when coupled with your selection of succulent flowers and plants of almost any

An old chain link, either painted or left rustic in appearance, a round, wired shape that’ll hold as much peat moss as you can put inside and miniature succulent plants galore are all you’ll need to give a distinctively unique look to your backyard fence or anywhere else from which you can hang this beautiful design.

If you can add some cactus planting soil, then by all means do so; it’ll help you in growing succulents to maturity so much faster and better.

A trip to your local beach is bound to yield an abundance of treasures such as beautiful, naturally sculpted seashells.

Using a glue gun, glue these flat, uniform size shells to a terracotta pot leaving no spot undone.

If need be, paint the pots beforehand to cover any exposed terracotta pot areas with the matching seashell color.

Then, fill the pots with potting soil and voila! A most unique and beautiful pot, or pots, for your growing succulents.

For smaller planter pots, insert only a single, small succulent. For larger pots, you may try several sizes of plants.

More succulent ideas in the next edition of The Northern Rivers Times

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The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Secret message:

ALLEy AvENUE BEND BOULEvARD CLOSE COURT

CRESCENT DALE DRIvE ESPLANADE FOOTPATh FREEWAy

GATE GROvE hIGhWAy LANE PARADE RAMP

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puzzles ENTERTAINMENT CROSSWORD

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Sound of an angry dog (or teacher!)

Little magical creatures, like pixies or goblins Went to a new home

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW...

SANDRA Oh

1. Where was Oh born?

A. America B. Korea C. England D. Canada

3. How many seasons was Oh on Grey’s Anatomy?

A. 15 B. 10 C. 8 D. 9

2. Oh is fluent in which languages?

A. German and Spanish B. Spanish and French C. French and Korean D. Korean and German

4. Oh’s ex-husband Alexander Payne directed her in which movie?

A. About Schmidt B. Election C. Nebraska D. Sideways

ALL PUZZLES ©PAGEMASTERS PTY LTD

TODAY’S SOLUTIONS

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW...

1D, 2C, 3B, 4D HIDDEN WORD TAILS, FLOOR, ELECT, BLOOM, BREAK, GROWL, ELVES, MOVED, (TREMBLED).

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BAFTA-winning 1990s mini-series, The – (5) 3 2007 Australian TV drama series that starred Joel Edgerton and Brooke Satchwell (9) 4 “America’s favourite game show host” Guy Smiley lives on this street (6) 5 This horror drama series starred Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the title role (7) 6 Creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, George – (5) 8 She played Sally in Rob Reiner’s 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally..., – Ryan (3) 9 US comedy series starring Jennifer Grey and Craig Roberts, Red – (4) 11 Kylie Minogue (pictured) starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme in this 1994 movie, Street – (7) 12 Spacecraft on the Battlestar Galactica TV series (7) 13 This film detailed a Uruguayan rugby team’s 1972 plane crash into the Andes mountains (5) 16 1997 action movie starring Harrison Ford, Air – One (5)

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1988 comedy film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, Dirty Rotten – (10) Animated sci-fi movie based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, A Scanner – (6) Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John Matrix in this (8) Brian De Palma’s classic crime remake (8) Capital city used as a replacement for Vienna in Amadeus and The Illusionist (6) Actor who stars in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, Kurt – (7) 2018 American crime comedy film starring Charlize Theron (6) Australian music quiz show, Spicks and – (6) Star of the 1975-79 Wonder Woman TV series, Lynda – (6) This 2000s UK comedy series features the character Keith Bishop, The – (6) Wes Anderson film, The Life – with Steve Zissou (7) She played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve’s Superman, Margot – (6) He played Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, – Cumberbatch (8) Classic 1973 horror film starring Linda Blair, The – (8)

Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?

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32 A spin-off and prequel to the Harry Potter films, Fantastic – and Where to Find Them (6) 33 US dancer, choreographer, actor and a judge on the US series World of Dance (5,5)

18 2003 British film based on the 1948 novel by Dodie Smith, I – the Castle (7) 19 Stanley Kubrick’s classic 1971 dystopian crime film set in a futuristic Britain, A – Orange (9) 20 2017 documentary film, The – Industrial Revolution: A Radical New Sharing Economy (5) 21 Terry Gilliam’s cult 1981 fantasy film, Time – (7) 24 British soccer drama following Brian Clough’s ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974, The Damned – (6) 25 The third and latest season of this US crime series stars Mahershala Ali and Stephen Dorff, – Detective (4) 26 Steven Seagal’s 1992 action caper with Tommy Lee Jones, Under – (5) 28 Nickname of Emmett Lathrop Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (3) 31 Abbreviation for the Screen Actors Guild (1.1.1)

No. 012

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adhering, aged, ager, anger, argh, danger, daring, darning, deign, deraign, ding, dirge, drag, earning, egad, ending, engird, gain, gained, gainer, gander, garden, gear, ginned, gird, grad, grade, grain, grained, grand, grannie, grid, grin, grind, grinned, handing, hang, hanger, HARDENING, haring, heading, hearing, hegira, herding, hinge, hinged, nearing, neigh, nigh, rage, raged, rang, range, ranged, reading, regain, reign, rending, ridge, ring, ringed 9-LETTER WORD

WORD FIND Wrong way 4x4 ACROSS: 1. Past, 5. Area, 6. Lies, 7. Mark.

DOWN: 1. Palm, 2. Aria, 3. Seer, 4. Task. qUIZ 1. What’s the 411? 2. Germany 3. Gold 4. Kansas 5. False 6. Starfish 7. Mersey River 8. Usher Terry Raymond IV 9. Algeria 10. France

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4 5 8 2 1 6 3 9 7 qUICK CROSSWORD

54 STARS

This week will be a peaceful week for you with your heart and head aligning with the physical world around you. It will seem like things are coming together and that you are achieving the goals you have set yourself. Your confidence is at an all time high at the moment so harness this to make the much-needed suggestions for change in a workplace or at home.

Colour: Crystal blue, Number: 14

You will be drawn to your home this week with home improvement playing a major role in this week’s developments. This may also mean you are reevaluating who is living in your home and that it may be time for you to relocate or someone else to move out. If you are a home thinking about purchasing a new property, now is the time to make this move.

Colour: Tangerine, Number: 77

You will find yourself surrounded by people this week as your positive energy draws others in. Venus is in your house of communication and this is allowing you to fire on all cylinders. Use your current popularity to effect change and move forward with plans that will benefit everyone involved. Don’t be afraid to be too conventional as you thrive when there is a clear plan and structure.

Colour: Chocolate.

Number: 12

This week sees you have many break throughs surrounding career, finances and love. Your mind is open this week and through brainstorming and putting pen to paper with your plans you will see a forward motion flow over your life. Don’t lose sight of the people who have supported you as they are the ones who will be with you after the dust settles and celebrate your success. Colour: Silver, Number: 65

This week your focus returns and your sharpness of mind enables you to create new opportunities for yourself and your team.

Your inherent need to help others will be high this week as you consider your own environmental footprint.

Try to incorporate the aim of your bigger goal in your day to day routine. This will see you maintain your pace and the longevity of the results. Colour: Beetroot, Number: 78

A lighter side of you will shine this week as you feel appreciative of the opportunities and people who have come into your life. Questions surrounding your career will intensify but it is important to remember the current job market climate before making any drastic decisions.

A surprise regarding a family member will be revealed early next week.

Colour: Shell, Number: 27

This week is the perfect time to put your ideas into action. Try to break out of the habit of doing things by halves.

Try and work on your communication skills as this will help you navigate issues with others. You have a lot of family support this week so take the time to appreciate these people and clearly thank them for their love and kindness.

Colour: Violet, Number: 7

Harmony is returns this week and you will see a shift in energy in those around you. You will find solutions to some overwhelming problems that have caused stress for some time. Your finances will improve this week as an opportunity to save money presents itself mid-week.

Saturn is in your house of communication which will see you in a supportive role to a younger friend or family member. Colour: Yellow, Number: 9

This week sees you join forces with someone unexpected. A common goal will bring you together as you find out that your separate skills compliment each other. Old rivalries will seem silly now as you enjoy getting to know each other almost for the first time. Spend quality time with family over the weekend as this will cement the support foundation you are likely to need next week.

Colour: Hazel, Number: 2

This is a good week to add some light interests or hobbies to your life.

Signing up to a team sport or group activity will get you out of what seems to be a stagnant unfulfilling environment.

The new interactions with different people will see you return to your base camp and fire new appreciation for things you already have. Try not to stress about time as todays unfinished tasks will still be there tomorrow. Colour: Green, Number: 50

This week is about shedding and getting rid of toxic unhealthy energies and relationships. You will let go of situations beyond your control which will make room in your life to spend time on the thins and people that make you happy. You may notice you are easily distracted and have a wandering mind. Take this time to catch up with relatives who you don’t often hear from or are geographically far away.

Colour: Pastel green, Number: 66

A period of calm and smooth sailing is approaching after what has seemed to an endless cycle of stress and hard work. Pisces are goal orientated achievers, so you are only limited by your own imagination.

Try to engage in activities using your hands or in an outdoor setting as this will free your mind from the weekly worries. Don’t let yourself be distracted over the weekend by others drama. Colour: Blue, Number: 6

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Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 20th Sep. The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month.

Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month.

Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month.

Farmers Markets • •

Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

Bangalow Farmers Market – Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark.

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Blue Knob Farmers Markets – Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock.

Byron Bay Farmers Market – Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. Lismore Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

Lismore Produce Market – Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington streets. Contact Tom on 0450 688 900.

Mullumbimby Farmers Market – Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 02 6677 1345 Murwillumbah Farmers Market

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– Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766.

Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark.

Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512 Rainbow Region Organic Market – Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

Uki Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall.

Yamba Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 1pm at Whiting Beach carpark. Contact Debra on 0402 404 606

IN MEMORIAM 55

In Loving Memory Death Notice

GRACE SULTANA 26.04.1952 – 14.09.2020

Death Notice

TRIMBLE, GEOFFREY MAX 29.11.1937 ~ 20.09.2020

Passed away at his home in West Ballina.

Husband of Beverly (dec).

Loved Father of Mahala and Rebecca. Father in law to Ian and Scott.

Poppy to William, Joseph, Patrick, Minnie, Daisy, Ellie, Thomas and Matilda. Privately cremated.

Born in Malta and late of Ellis Road, Alstonville.

Beloved wife of Louie for 46 years. Loving mother of Charlie and Joseph. Dearest sister of Cisja, Frank, Venuta (dec), Tony, Peppi, Raymond, Katy and Neli.

In God’s Care

A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday 6 October 2020 commencing at 10.00am. Extended family and friends are invited to view the service via livestreaming on the “Funeral Livestreaming Northern Rivers” Facebook page.

NORTHERN RIVERS 6680 7090

Death Notice

EYLES, JOYCE MARGARET 26.02.1931 ~ 24.09.2020

Passed away peacefully.

Much loved Mother and Mother in Law of Julie, Raymond (dec), Linda (dec), Peter & Anne, Graeme, Gary, Stephen & Cheryl, Margaret & Kevin, Michael & Amanda and Robert.

Cherished Nan of her 21 Grandchildren and 41 Great Grandchildren and one Great, Great Grandchild.

Loved Sister of Barney.

Family and Friends are invited to attend Joyce’s Funeral Service to be held at Rainbow Chapel, Rainbow Avenue, West Ballina, on THURSDAY (October 01, 2020) commencing at 10.30 am.

Following the service the cortege will leave for East Ballina Cemetery.

Ballina 02 6686 7036

Death Notice

Raeburn Vance Barry Crane ‘Ray’

Ballina 02 6686 7036

Death Notice

14-06-1971 - 05-10-2018 Remembering you is easy We do it everyday.

Missing you is heartache That never goes away.

Always Loved Forever in our Hearts

Mum, Dad & Dad Kelso Deanne, Tiarna, Luke and Little Lincoln Dean

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BONNIE PLATT

03.09.1927 ~ 24.09.2020 Passed away in the loving care of Alstonville Adventist Retirement Village.

Soul Mate of her husband David (dec) for 70 years.

Treasured Mum and Mother-In-Law of Cherry-Ann and Raymond Seagrove. Devoted Granny Platt of Brad, Holly and Tim. Proud Great Granny Platt of Kalon, Ellie, Jayden, Malani and Oliver.

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Memoriam

Harold James (Jim) PARKER 24/11/1931 – 02/10/2019

Locally Owned and Operated

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A private family funeral service will be held.

Ray’s family wish to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of the Tweed & Murwillumbah Hospitals.

Lincoln Russell BROOKER

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Geoff ’s life to be held at Rainbow Chapel, Rainbow Avenue, West Ballina on FRIDAY (October 16, 2020) commencing at 11am.

If you wish to see the service via live streaming please contact Geoff ’s family.

Late of Murwillumbah.

Formerly of Wadeville.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th September 2020.

Dearly loved Husband of Valerie.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Susan & David, Angela & Claude, Raymond and Wendy & Kym. Cherished Poppy of Jack, Harry, Angus, Cameron, Chloe,Samantha, Jimmy and Meg. Loved Brother of Doug (dec’d), Fred (dec’d), Charlie (dec’d), Jim (dec’d), Allison (dec’d), Dot, Brian and Adrienne (dec’d).

In Loving Memory

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Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you are always there Loving Husband of Marie (dec’d), loved and adored Father & Father in law to Greg & Robyn, Christine & Albert, Bronwyn & John, Neil & Kathalina, Craig & Louise.

Adored Pa to his 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Forever in our hearts

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NOMINATIONS FOR POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR

Public Notice

AGM

BANGALOW BRANCH CWA AGM will be held at A & I HALL BANGALOW Wed 14th October @ 9.30am “All members are invited to attend”

HAVING AN AUCTION? ONE PAPER ONE AD FOR THE NORTHERN RIVERS

call 1300 679 787 Position Vacant

YARDS PERSON FOR BALLINA TIMBER YARD Applications to: admin@bbtimbers.com.au

Nominations are called for positions on the Board of Directors of the Credit Union.

In accordance with the Credit Union Constitution, Belinda Henry and Alvaro Lozano are due to retire as Director(s) at the end of the Annual General Meeting of the Credit Union to be held on Tuesday the 24 November 2020 at the Southern Cross Credit Union office, Level 2, 38–42 Pearl Street, Kingscliff commencing at 4pm. Ms Henry and Mr Lozano are eligible, and will be standing for re-election.

Nomination forms are available from the Returning Officer, Paul Gallagher of BDO Auditors, Level 10, 12 Creek Street Brisbane, QLD 4000. Completed nomination forms must be in the hands of the Returning Officer by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 20 October 2020.

Authorised by BA Myles Company Secretary On behalf of the Board of Directors SOUTHERN CROSS CREDIT UNION LTD ABN 82 087 650 682 AFSL 241000

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Plants For Sale

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Clearing Sale

Cattle Sale

GENUINE CLEARING SALE

CATTLE SALE

A/C LYN YATES 9655 Summerland Way, SHANNON BROOK

Saturday 10th October COMMENCING 10AM

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Cattle Auction

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Friday 9th October 2020 Commencing 10.00am 800 HEAD 800

70 Santa x & Brahman steers 0&2 teeth 60 Euro x Steers 0&2 teeth 200 Angus & Angus x Steers 5-9 m.o 150 Brahman x Steers 6-9 m.o 120 Charolais x Steers 7-9 m.o 70 Euro x Heifers 6-8 m.o 30 Angus x Heifers 12-15 m.o unjoined 30x30 Brahman x Cows & Calves 20x20 Angus x & Hereford x Cows & Calves 50 Cows PTIC A/c S & A Gray – Bonalbo 15 Santa x Steers 0&2 teeth A/c J&R White – Leeville Herd Dispersal 39x36 Angus Cows & Calves Calves by Medlyn Angus Bull & running back to this Bull.

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD TO HAVE A NOTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY BILLBOARD, PLEASE EMAIL hollie@heartlandmedia.com. au Casino Sunday Chemist Roster: 20th September South Casino chemist 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Casino Meals On Wheels Roster: MONDAY - B.McEnerny & C.Moulden J.Noble & T.O’Brien TUESDAY - K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly WEDNESDAY - M.&M. Ayshford J.&J. Schneider THURSDAY - J.Crooks S.&B. Garrard FRIDAY - T.Micallef P.Mackney Casino Senior citizens: All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680.

Lion’s Club Casino: Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 –for a 7.00pm start.

Casino Community Men’s Shed: Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 25 members, 8am – 1.30 pm. Contact 6662 6423 DH or casmenshed@live.com. au.

Casino Mini Rail: Every Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Weather permitting.

Casino View Club: Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month.

Contact Barbra on 02 6661 2530 or 0448 969 498.

Casino Croquet Club: Mon and Wed 9.30am for a 10am start For further information contact Mary on 02 6662 1971.

Casino Ladies and Friend Craft Group: Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in

by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 6662 1838 or Jan on 6662 6424.

Casino Mixed Probus Club: Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419 886 119.

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Historical Society Museum: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

Casino & District Family History Group Inc: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. is open again – Normal opening hours.

For more information phone Research Room 6662 8114 or Cherryl 0490 149 905.

During Casino & District Family History Group’s Coronavirus closure, two members worked tirelessly on updating our 2002 version of Coraki Cemetery Book. This new edition includes burial updates 2002-2019 recorded

by Richmond Valley Council and 500 completely new entries exclusively gained Also included are those who died or had a church service in Coraki and were cremated. This new publication has a total of 2500 records in all.

The book cost is $25.00 and 9.50 for postage and handling.

Available for purchase at Casino & District Family History Group - Upstairs, School of Arts Building, Walker Street Casino - phone 66628114 or email order to casdfg@australis.net The Casino & District Family History Group are now working on revising and adding additional records to Woodburn and Evans Head cemeteries and hope to have these books ready for publication in early 2021.

Casino Evening CWA: Meets first Thurs of month.

Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400 956 404 or Penny 0422 301 799.

Sat 19th Sep Casino Evening CWA will be holding a street stall at The Plaza shopping centre. Call by for homemade goodies including cakes, slices, jams, pickles and more.

Casino CWA: Next meeting on 17th September members are invited to bake and bring a Carrot and Ginger Loaf (recipe pg . 21 in the June “Country Woman”. Rita Nicholls our very experienced Cookery Officer and Judge will critique the cooking and explain THE LAND COOKERY COMPETITION to our new members/cooks.A South American born, now a local, Guest Speaker will share with us her knowledge of the CWA Country of Study for 2020 -- Ecuador.

School Projects on Ecuador

have been collected. After the overwhelming success of our Cake stall last March we plan to hold another on in October Hopefully COVID will permit this. All your favourites will be available again. “ Awareness Week” will be held on the same day.

CWA Craft: Casino Ladies and friends will meet in the Casino Library at 9.00am on the 1st and 3rd Tues of each month. For further information please contact Vivian on 02 6662 1838.

CWA Meeting Dates: Meeting on the 3rd Thurs of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. For further information please contact Jan on 02 6662 6424 or Margaret on 02 6662 1746.

Casino Richmond River Country Music Club: Fun day’s will be resuming on 20th Sep 2020, at the Casino RSM Club, held upstairs.

Staring at 10am. For further information call Gloria on 6662 2425 Or 0412 910 884.

Fairy Hill Craft Group: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month 10am at fairy hill hall, For an update: Ph. Bev 6662 4435; Sue 6663 3233.

Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thurs at 9.30am.

For more details contact 0499 824 274.

Richmond River Beef Produces Association: Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm.

For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455.

Mid Richmond Education Fund: From September 7, 2020 the next round is open for any young person living, training or working in the Mid-Richmond, who needs funding for their education or workplace. Visit midrichmondeducationfund. org and find out if there is funding available for you. Get your application in by midOctober.

Lion’s Club of Kyogle: Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30 – 7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 6632 2233.

Kyogle Country Music: Kyogle Country Music Days will be resuming at 11am on 11th October with a short meeting followed by

Music Music Music. Social Distancing will be adhered to so sorry no dancing. KYOGLE GOLF CLUB is catering for all your needs including lunch snacks drinks etc. All Welcome.

Lions Club of Lismore: Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wed each month at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00pm. For information please contact the secretary on 6624 6428.

Wesley Methodist Church: Meets every Sun 10am at 172 Wyrallah rd East Lismore.

Call for more info Reverend Jackson Gill 0422 945 464.

Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program for people who have compulsive issues with food and eating. Phone Meetings: Mon 10am. 07 5660 6012 - follow instructions Access code 826337# , Contact Ina 6621 3745 or Sue 0423 183 144.

Food Pantry - Uniting Church - Lismore Regional Mission: Open every Thurs from 9.30am -12 noon at the rear of the Red Dove Café. For further information contact Lismore Uniting Church office on 6621 5801.

Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise: Meets every Fri at 7.05 am at Coffeeshots Molesworth St, Lismore. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

Lismore Target Rifle Club: Meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 6628 2082 (AH).

Northern Rivers Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets 2nd Friday of each month. Next Coffee Catch-up Friday 11th Sept 10.3011.30am at Summerland Farm Alstonville. All people living with Parkinsons Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome. Please RSVP to Yvonne 6628 5884 or Helen 0400 385 476 Alstonville Inner Wheel Club: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 04 273 268 32.

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society: Visit Crawford House Museum to see solutions to some of the key global

59 challenges of our time in our latest exhibition, “Waste Wise! Past, Present and Future Solutions”. Open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com. au or www.aphsmuseum.org. au.

The Probus Club of Wollongbar: We have planned for 2 outings, A morning tea in the open air of Victoria Park for Oct 15 & A Probus Christmas lunch for Nov 19. Normal club meetings are still deferred and both outings are dependent on the health risks at the time. Check the newsletter and community notices for future details or phone Ron Whittaker on 6628 3381.

Compassionate Communities Northern NSW: Walks in Nature - In conjunction with the Heart Foundation. Various departure points around Ballina and surrounds, 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month. This month it will be on the 21st September and the group will meet in front of the “For Shaw” Coffee Shop near the Shawsy Hotel. We walk for about half to three quarters of an hour and finish with a cuppa. Contact Bronwyn on 0422 069 743 or check the Heart Foundation website for more information and details of the departure point for the next walk.

Coffee and Community Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina, 10am - 12pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 or Sally on 0407 007 090 for more information and to book a spot, as covid limits are currently in place.

Lions Club of Ballina: Ballina Market will take place on Sunday September 20th at Canal Road Ballina at 7:00am until 1:00pm. The Ballina Shire Concert Band will be back to play in the Cafe Under the Trees at 9:15am for the next hour. The Lions will be serving their $8:00 full plated breakfast and their monthly special of steak, bacon, egg and onion sandwich for $6:00.

Freshly brewed coffee and cold drinks are also available.

There will be live music in the Cafe following the Band performance. The market is on a large grassy site where there is plenty of space to social distance and the Lions have a COVID-19 Safe Plan registered with the NSW Health Authority. Stall fees are only $15:00. East Ballina Lions Club collect bottles and cans at the market with

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the money raised used to help worthy causes within our community. Used eyeglasses, used postage stamps, hearing aids and wool are also recycled through Lions projects and may be dropped off at the Lions barbecue stall.

Parking is free and close to the stalls. New stall holders are always warmly welcome and for bookings please ring Wayne on 0422 094 338 Ballina Toy Library: Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411 719 074 Ballina Hospital Auxiliary: Please donate your drink containers to us, The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary, at the local Ballina TOMRA Reverse Vending Machines where we are listed as a local donation partner. Thank you for your contributions.

Ballina CWA: Craft and Friendship mornings, each Wednesday from 9-12. Limited to 20 people, so please call Barbara on 0428 116 668 no later than Monday to book your spot.

Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc: Every Mon, Wed and Sat from 10.00 am to 4.00pm at The Marie Hart Library Ballina.

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club: Meets on 2nd Thurs of each month, friendship morning on 3rd Thurs. Call president Margaret Alderton on 0429 966 894. Friendship morning tea on Sep 17 at 10am. At Summerland Farm, Alstonville. Numbers are limited so members need to book in with Pauline Bullard on 0431 262 082 to avoid disappointment.

Lennox Head CWA: Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 6681 6150.

Pottsville Fun Croquet Club Inc: Has resumed at The Black Rocks Sports Fields at 9.30am Tues & 9am Thurs.

Information available from Jenny on 0413 335 941.

Grow Group: Grow is a Community Mental Wellbeing Organization, support groups for people struggling with their Mental Health. Groups are meeting face to face and some are meeting online(zoom). We

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have groups in Ballina, Yamba, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for more information ph 1800 558 268 Grafton VIEW Club: Welcomes women of all ages to join, To find out about joining Grafton VIEW Club, you can phone Helen at 66423867.The next social outing will be a morning tea at The Whitehouse in Prince Street at 10am, 16th Oct. Because of the Covid-19 restrictions, the October Birthday Lunch will be held as a normal meeting with a “Garden Party” theme. The date will be Tues, 27th. The Sept meeting will be on Tues 22nd at the Grafton District Services Club, at 10.30 am.

Please let Vorna know if you will be attending no later than the Friday before the meeting.

This is for catering purposes.

Vorna can be contacted at 6642 4719.

Maclean View Club: Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on: 0409 844 212 by Mons, no later than 7 pm.

Numbers are required for catering purposes.

Yamba Probus Club: Next meeting will be on Monday 5th October commencing at 10.00am.

Meanwhile, the Cecil Hotel sponsored 18’s went down by 30 - 20 against Byron Bay. It was a strange game with Byron having all of the ball in the first half to lead 26 - 6 at the break. The young Cougars then fought back to trail 26 - 20 before a late try snuffed out their late rally. Tyrelle Roberts, Clayton Roberts and Lachlan Wilson stood out.

The Reserve grade won on forfeit to help cement their position in the semi finals.

The three sides have a bye next week before meeting Marist Brothers at Lismore the following Sunday.

CASINO WOMEN’S BOWLS: Wednesday 9 September - Winners for the day = J. Carthew / G. Connolly, C. Doyle & A. McLean def A. Temple, C. Haynes & N. Hawkes D. Skinner & M.Mead had a drawn game with N. Moran & H.Lavelle K. Marks, N. Mayne & A. James def P. Brown, J. Dwyer & I. Watson by 1 shot Winner of the Minor singles was Raelene Skirrey & Runner Up was J. Newell.

Friday 11 September - J. Mason, J. Newell, D. Skinner & S. Birrell def P. Brown, G. Connolly, C. Haynes & N. Moran by 2 shots.

September Raffle = J. Cooke

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SPORTING RESULTS 17TH SEPT

PHOTO - R. Skirrey & J. Newell

CASINO RSM COUGARS: The Casino RSM Cougars continued their improved form of last week with a decisive 48 - 10 win over the Mullumbimby Giants at Mullumbimby last Sunday.

The Mc Donald’s Pharmacy sponsored side belied their position on the competition table by running in eight tries in a great attacking display.

Full back Thomas Mc Grady led the way with three touchdowns while Hayden Pratt, Noah King, Nathan Lawrence, Damien Benn and Joe Olive also crossed. Joe Olive added eight goals.

The Cougars led by 14 - 0 when half time was called after a serious injury to a Giants player. On resumption the Cougars certainly went right on with the job in a display that would of pleased coach Jason Alchin.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF: Victory went to Jeff Sneath on Sunday with a stableford score of 20 points on a countback from Philip Piccoli also 20 points. 3rd, Darren Diews 19. The putting trophy again went to B.Jackson with just 10 putts and D.Roberts won the players draw.Nearest to pins: 2nd & 18th, G.Randall.3rd, N.Bolt. 4th, K.Ruttley.5th, B.Yates.6th, R.Ruttley. 7th, M.Rankin.17th, D.Diews.

Next Sunday there wiil be no social golf played at Casino as the club is off to Yamba to play a 4 person ambrose over 18 holes and the sponsor is Northern Rivers Painters Casino.

KYOGLE BOWLING CLUB: Wednesday September 9 - P Hogan T Winkler def W Farrell D Warren + 23, R

O’Reilly P Anderson B Hyde def B Studders G O’Reilly J Arnold + 22, M Lavelle J Holland D Condon def B Ryan S Colley K Hayes + 6, R Clark M Martin def J Howard T Elton + 2, S Barton R Crawford N Bodycote def T Burgess P Crewe G Lavelle + 1. Mixed pairs championship G King P Doyle def R McKenna Rex McKenna 20 to 19. Saturday we enjoyed “Tradies Day” with 90 bowlers on the greens, a great day was had by all.

EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB: ELBC results Saturday 12th sept. B Grade pairs - B Lee, A Gaggin 27 def G Painter, S Wade 7.

B Grade singles - P Russell 31 def T Prior 16, Rocco 32 def R Prior 18.

Club triples - W Morissey, G Scotcher, T Cheli 28 def G Finnigan, B Adams, S Fields 23.

Social bowls - G Finnie, B Harmon, L Softly 25 def G Pollard, A Maslen, M Prior 13.

R Parkes, S Gregory 31 def G Hale, J Cook 12. G Revis, N Harding 21 def S Crowther, A Pearce 20 LISMORE WORKERS WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB: WINNERS: J.Cody,M. Turnbull,H.Gibbons,V. Dadswell 55net. R/Up: T.Robinson,J.Martin,D. Sernberg,A.Weaver 61net c/b. 2nd R/Up: A.Finch,S. Pringle,K.Davison,R.Gough 61 net. (The fractions didn’t print on the result sheet) Congratulations to all the winners and well played everyone.

Pro Balls: J.Cody, M.Turnbull ,H.Gibbons, V.Dadswell, T.Robinson, J.Martin, D.Sernberg, A.Weaver, A.Finch, S.Pringle, K.Davison, R.Gough, M.Hayes, H.Lowe, P.Kelly, S.Sheaffe ,A.Shepherd, B.Whitelaw, N.Stivano, C.Hudson.

NTP and Supershot 2nd Hole J.Cicchinelli 354cms 11th Hole J. Cicchinelli Great golf Jen. Next Week will be a Stroke Event, Medal of Medals and Final of the putting.

Due to Covid and program changes we only played 8 Monthly Medal rounds this year. Rhoda won 2 and Cheryl 1.

PLAYERS CONTESTING THE MEDAL OF MEDALS: Clare Warren: Shirley Kay: Rhoda Lampard: Di Cahill: Venka Dadsell: Marj Palmer: Good luck and good golfing.

The Sponsor next week is THE COFFEE CLUB. Results Friday 4th September:

11 Players - Winner: L.Chant 43 Points C/B.R/Up:T. Nolan 43 Points. Pro Balls: L.Chant,T.Nolan, D.Cahill,V. Dadswell, A.Weaver.

LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS BOWLING CLUB: Tues. 8th --Winning rinks Lane Rose, L Church, D Pearce --W Davis, G Couch-Joan Rose, I Osbourne, B Hutchinson -- M Moss, B Turner Saturday 12th - Triples Championship--I Osbourne, G Cox, Gary rose def R Springall, B Turner, P Coulson 21-20,--K Hoffman, G Fowler, B Hutchinson def R Hoskin, M Rose, W Woods 26-18, Minor Pairs, G Cullivan, J Fowler def N Mcdonald , R Walker 33-16 CHERRY STREET SANDFLIES: An excellent Spring Sunday morning and really typical for this time of year plus after all them crook Sundays it was a very pleasant change. Despite having a few of the committee on COVIT 19 duty the boys were all very well in great behaviour and getting used to the restrictions such as sitting down whilst having an ale or two and handshaking is hard not to get used to thats for sure as the boys all used to the handshake after the game and the Aussie way but rules are rules to. Winners were Gary Devlin, Tarts and Johnny Harley getting up 17 to 14 against Johnny Fullerstuff, They Call me Bruce and Franky Reardon. Runners up were John Dennis, Peter Connick and Mal Lowe just going down 19 to 20 against Little Joe, Roger the Yank and Steve Russell. The trip to Woolgoolga sheet is in the Sandflies pigeon hole in the red folder at the front door.

Cost around $150.00 at this stage till it’s all worked out but its not known if its for certain we are going yet but if we are we will be organised thats for sure. Guaranteed a to weekend away and only 24 going, its on the 13th & 14th of February 2021 and it fills fast so a deposit is required to please.

If you want to pay it off see Treasurer Bruce Cooper for that thanks. Till next week take care fellas.

PHOTO - l to r - Allan Britt and Little Joe

SPORT 61 JUNIOR TIME TO TAKE TO THE TABLE WHICH Olympic sport can be played year round regardless of the weather, is non-contact and sun-safe and the local club has one of the best regional facilities in the country? Table tennis!

Although considered by most people in Australia as a hobby sport, it is one of the largest and most played sports at both a social and competitive level in the world.

A huge sport in most Asian countries and extremely popular in Europe, table tennis is gaining more popularity in both the United States and in Australia.

At the World Teams Championships in 2018 seventy countries in both Men’s and Women’s competed for the chance to win the title from over 200 registered national associations.

Far North Coast NSW Table Tennis Association has an international standard facility, with 11 tables, competition standard flooring and outstanding lighting.

Newly appointed coach and manager at the club, Graeme Townsend, is looking for any juniors who would like to start their journey to possibly one day represent Australia and the north coast region at a state, national and eventually at an international level.

“We have everything needed here in Goonellabah to produce national level players; the facility, the equipment and the resources. All we need now are some young, enthusiastic 10-12 year olds who would like to learn

by Stephen Duffield

Kane Townsend: pictured representing Australia at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. the subtle skills of the sport,” said Graeme.

Graeme recently moved to the area and has many years of experience in the sport as both a player and a coach.

A former NSW men’s and junior singles champion Graeme has coached players to win over 150 State titles and 100 national medals.

His players have also represented Australia at Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Youth Olympics.

Junior training takes place at the Goonellabah centre on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm to 5:15pm and is located behind the Workers club in Oliver Avenue.

If your child is interested in taking up Table Tennis contact the club on 6625 1602 or email Graeme at manager@fnctabletennis.com.au

FISHING REPORT

Ballina SOME rough weather this week is going to make it nearly impossible to head offshore. Hopefully by the weekend it may settle down and

Nippers season commencing

we may get a small window of opportunity on Saturday. The river has been producing to some quality flathead on the shallow sand flats from the mouth of the river to Pimlico Island. Whit pilchards and mullet fillets have been popular baits, along with small hard body lures in bright colors. We have seen an increase in the numbers of waiting around and the run in tides have been the best bet

with live yabbies. The luderick have really slowed up in the last week, but we have still been seeing some good quality bream from the ferry to Wardell.

Prawns and pilchards have been the pick of the baits. The rough weather should produce a few mulloway from the break walls and rocks this week on soft plastics and cut baits.

“Tight lines.”

Brett – Ballina Bait & tackle – 02 6686 2527.

WHEN living in a coastal region, Surf Live Saving Clubs have a vital role that keep us safe in the ocean. Cabarita Beach SLSC patrols Cabarita to Pottsville Beach and each year swimmers are watched over by the volunteers of Cabarita Beach SLSC and the seeds of this service lies in the juniors, or Nippers as they are known.

Nippers is about learning and having fun in a safe beach environment. For Nippers, the beach is the training room. Nippers gain self-confidence by learning how to wade through the water, dive under waves, and how to safely body surf a wave. As member’s skills develop, different levels of competition are offered in several different disciplines that not only assists junior members maintain their surf skills, but also provides them with a regular physical activity that incorporates fun and teamwork. Nippers can

also participate in team events that incorporate a number of these disciplines and may also begin to teach the basics in rescue techniques, such as the board rescue event.

The Cabarita Beach SLSC caters for all abilities and make every effort to build self-confidence. “We are committed to the local community and our family friendly environment is a great strength,” vice president Teniell Jocumsen said.

“Not only are our junior Nipper members key to our pipeline to future surf lifesaving active membership, they learn valuable life skills and knowledge which

one day might save their life, or even perhaps the life of another,” she said.

The Cabarita Beach SLSC online registrations are now open www.cabaslsc.org. au/nipper-news/nippersign-on Perhaps you could help with training, coaching, officiating, fundraising, or cooking the club BBQ? Get involved and become a member of the club.

For more information about Nippers, contact Izzy Topper, junior activities director juniors@cabaslsc.org. au 0403 323 712 or Stephen Duffield media coordinator on media@ cabaslsc.org.au 0421 052 135.

COUGARS GO DOWN

Pic by Brian Olive

A gallant Casino RSM Cougars side went down by 34 - 20 to Marist Brothers in a hard fought affair at Crozier Field last Sunday.

With the home side running with a strong breeze in the second stanza the Rams forged ahead, but it was only in the last few minutes that the game was finally decided.

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ALSTONVILLE LADIES SINGLES

Ladies Chanpionship singles winner Judy Scotcher

THE Final of the Alstonville Ladies Championship Singles was contested in absolutely perfect conditions in an epic battle between two very worthy opponents and friends in Judy Scotcher and Doreen Farmer.

With a great gallery of spectators watching, the girls put on a wonderful display of how our great game should be played. The match see-sawed all the way throughout till the final end and the bowls worthy of a televised match. All the oos and aahhs was testament to the standard they played. Getting close to the end of the game Judy and Doreen were level pegging on 22 all, Doreen won the mat and put a longish end in.

Her first bowl was about a metre past Jack, Judy played and drew within about half metre past Jack.

Doreen played and landed on the inside of Judy’s bowl; Judy followed up with a bowl her next bowl about 1/4 metre of Jack.

Doreen played and just slid past

BYRON BAY 2020 CHAMPIONS Byron Bay FC are the toast of the Far North Coast after defeating South Lismore in the FFNC Premier League Grand Final.

Goals from Lisandro Luaces and Diego Vasquez were enough to see off Pointscore Champions South Lismore and exact revenge for their 2019 Grand Final loss against the same opposition.

The match began in typical grand final fashion with both teams sizing each other up in a cagey first half with Souths losing their inflection captain, Patrick Cable, to a knee injury after an attempted tackle on Rams captain Ben Butler.

There were limited opportunities in the opening half and it was no surprise when the teams went into the sheds at 0-0.

But the second half was a different story altogether with Byron Bay coming out with a point to prove: dominating

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possession and field position and beginning to create genuine goal scoring opportunities.

South Lismore did well to hold on, with Byron failing to convert several opportunities before a moment of brilliance opened the scoring.

A clever back-heel from Vasquez found Luaces in just enough space to launch a shot from just inside the box: his effort from distance clipping the bottom of the crossbar onroute to the back of the net.

1-0 to Byron!

South Lismore attempted to regroup and made a handful of forward attacks but Byron were not going to let their lead slip and were given the perfect opportunity to seal the result in the 87th minute.

Latching onto a long pass, the dangerous Luaces was one-on-one with the Souths goalkeeper. With only minutes remaining, Souths defender Connor Whitehall had little

Judy’s back bowl, Judy played and drew right up to the Jack. Doreen played her final bowl and again just slid past Judy’s back bowl.

Judy played the perfectly weighted bowl to roll in and give her the three shots she required to win a hard-fought game.

The final score being 25 – 22 to our Singles Club Champion for the 2nd year in a row Judy Scotcher. Congratulations to both ladies on the sportsmanship shown throughout the game. It was a pleasure to watch.

Ladies Social Bowls are held every Tuesday with names in by 8.30 with play usually 9am or once the greens are finished.

Last weeks results: P Marsh & R Whitney (13) Vs M Reddell & J Lowien (20), J Larkin & J Reinhardt (21) Vs M McDonald & D Vaughan (22), R Esler, R Dutton & D Farmer (13) Vs K Howard, L Keppie & C Ryan (20), T Warr & G Orchard (12) Vs S Rickards & O Souter (14). Winners of the day

Photo by Dogwhistle

choice but to take Luaces out to stop Byron from going two goals up.

Unfortunately for the home side, Whiteball was shown a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and Byron were awarded a penalty.

2020 Golden Boot, Vasquez, stepped up and converted the penalty with a Panenka.

The 2-0 win was a deserved result for the most attacking team on the Far North Coast, coached by the region’s first ever female head coach of a men’s Premier League side, Belinda Wilson.

It’s the sixth time that Byron Bay has held aloft the Cyril Mayo Cup as Grand Final winners and brings the club’s major silverware haul to 15: combined with their five Pointscore Championships and four ANZAC Cups. Oliver Staunter was awarded the Terry Greedy Medal for Player of the Match.

with a random rink draw were M McDonald & D Vaughan.

The ladies they will hold a stall selling plants, homemade goodies, fruit and Veg or anything you think people would like to purchase on the last Tuesday of each month.

This will be in place of our spinners on this day. Monies raised will go to the lady’s club.

Our Social Sunday mixed bowls group “The Nutters” play every Sunday and always welcome new bowlers. Names in by 9.45 and play at 10am. At the conclusion of the game two volunteers do alternate lunches which can be bacon and egg rolls, BLT’s, toasted sandwiches and sausage sizzle. Cost for lunch is $7.

Twilight Bowls will be starting again on October 1st and cost of $7 per game. This is a game of consistency with three bowls played usually over 16 ends and there is a small prize given each week to the winner and also a jackpot prize after 10 weeks.

Names in by 4.30 for play at 5pm.

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Photographer: Jack Barripp

Surprise wind makes for exciting sailing

BL BLAST OFF 2020 Pictured above: Barton Lynch with competitors at last year’s event.

Photo by Jane Morgan story from back page LAST Sunday the Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club held their second club championship event of the season.

After the excitement of the previous Sunday, when the Australian Olympic NACRA 17 team joined the club race, the club members might have been excused to think the racing was going to be a little more relaxed.

This was not to be.

The wind forecast was for a gentle breeze, instead it howled from the South East, making for some interesting racing.

(L-R) Anna Hugenholtz/Barry Bradford in ‘Trade Secret’, Ewan and Liam Channer in ‘FX’, Clare Southwell and Kynan Wall in ‘Magic Formula’ With a large fleet, there were some close calls as different classes squeezed through the narrow channel of water known as the Straits of Ramada.

There were capsizes before and during the race, especially amongst the gennaker (asymmetrical spinnaker) fleet, but Liam and Ewan Channer sailed their 49er well to claim first in this division.

After performing well against the catamarans of the Olympians the

previous week, Geoff Benson in his NACRA 4.5 continued his good form to win the catamaran division.

The Trailer Sailors division was won by Col Hinwood and Phil Causley, just, after race leaders Matt Cartwright and John Kulos, were caught up on a stray rope on a rounding buoy.

Daisy and Trent Morgan won the monohull division race in their NS14, enjoying sailing amongst the swell coming through the river mouth.

NOW in its 15th year, BL Blast Off is returning in 2020 with a new format for kids and families around the world to get involved in. With the cancellation of the physical Sydney & Bali events, BL Blast Off is stoked to announce the Boost Mobile BL Blast Off Video Challenge.

Established in 2006 by 1988 World Surfing Champion Barton Lynch, the BL Blast Off coaching program and surfing championship is a unique event that has grown over the years, more recently enjoying an international expansion including events in Bali and plans for the Maldives well underway.

With this international initiative, the 2020 BL Blast Off is encouraging young surfers from all over the globe to submit video footage of themselves showing their stoke in the water. Video submissions open on September 14th and run through until October 31st, with winners of the challenge being announced on November 7th. “Taking the event online allows

us to reach more kids and build the BL Blast Off community globally. I am so excited to see what we receive.

I am expecting to see some futuristic surfing from the next generation of champions and then heartfelt efforts from the micro groms. I always liked the quote ‘the best surfer is the one having the most fun’ and that’s what BL Blast Off is about, because the better you get, the more fun you have.” Barton Lynch.

Grommets can upload and submit as many videos as they want via www.bartonlynch.com throughout the 6-week event window for a $3 per video upload fee.

Videos must have been shot in 2020, can be of a single wave, single manoeuvre or edited clip up to one minute in length. Videos will be

uploaded daily to the BL Blast Off channel at Epicentre.tv, so be sure to follow along to see who is leading the charge in the People’s Choice category in real time! “Our motto at BL Blast Off has always been that we ‘Coach kids not judge them’, and the focus has always been around improving and getting better not winning and losing.

In that same way the video challenge is for everyone, not just the rippers but any kid who is stoked on surfing, we wanna see that stoke and then help the kids to improve.” Barton Lynch To enter the Boost Mobile BL Blast Off Video Challenge, visit www.bartonlynch. com and follow the links.

You must be 14 or under as of the 31st October 2020 to be eligible.

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