The Northern Rivers Times Edition 4 July 30, 2020

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July 30, 2020

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Local buyer could put long-time Grafton eyesore out of its misery

By Lesley Apps

IT is one of Grafton’s most persistent and talked about eyesores, but the former United ‘All-nighter’ service station may finally be put out of its misery and the community’s if a potential new sale goes ahead.

The high-profile derelict building has been a blight on the entrance to the historic city for more than a decade, left to slowly deteriorate to ghetto-standards, its prime position a visual travesty that will only become more noticeable once the nearby South Grafton roadworks are completed in August.

Natasha Watkinson from NJW Commerical said she had a local buyer interested in the site, who had already made an offer.

“They want to use the property for their commercial business. The site’s historically contaminated as most fuel sites are but the potential purchaser wanted to buy it with no interest in disturbing the contamination, therefore it was a great deal for United.”

Ms Watkinson said she “took them a cash offer”, which they couldn’t accept because of a lease arrangement.

“Fulton Hogan are leasing that part of the site from them for holding purposes while that work (roadworks) are finished off over there. So they didn’t want to disturb that arrangement,” she said.

Ms Watkinson said the local person was still interested in buying the site but there had been some back and forth over the asking price but was concerned about the state of the building.

“I hope council can support this happening soon and say to the current owner ‘look the building is dilapidated and if you don’t sell it we are going to be a position where we require you to repair it’,” she said.

Ms Watkinson said from the fuel

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Local buyer for Grafton eyesore ➤ Continued from page 1

“It’s had a lot of people break into it (over the years) and had fires in there. If something severe happened to it then it could affect the rail line (which almost touches the building) between Sydney and Brisbane.”

Clarence Valley Council’s director of environment, planning & community Des Schroder said council had been actively dealing with the owners to manage the site which had its fuel storage tanks removed and contamination studies undertaken.

He said there was also a valid DA to redevelop the site for a new service station but hasn’t had any active discussions recently as the site had been used as a depot for the RMS for the new Grafton Bridge and associated new roundabout (located near the derelict petrol station).

“While the redevelopment of the site is the preferred outcome, if it does not occur when the RMS completes the roundabout more discussions about the future of the site will occur… including the state of the building,” Mr Schroder said.

He said like all old service station sites there was contamination to deal with but it had been contained (as determined by a contamination study).

“There’s no future risk as the old fuel storage tank have been removed,” Mr Schroder said. “There has also been extensive contamination studies done as part of the (current) DA and there is no risk to the water table,” he said.

A spokesperson for Transport NSW said the work to build the new roundabout at the intersection of Big River Way and the Gwydir Highway is nearing completion.

Night works began last week and will continue this week to install street lights and remove concrete barriers a spokesperson said.

They said asphalt would be laid in the southbound lanes of Big River Way outside Hungry Jacks on July 26 and 27 with the roundabout due to be completed by mid-August (weather permitting).

The Northern Rivers Times contacted United’s head office in Melbourne to inquire about the sale but received no official response at the time of publication.

Rural hospitals providing top notch patient care PATIENTS in two small rural health facilities in Northern NSW Local Health District have given staff a huge tick of approval, with 84 percent rating the care and treatment they received as ‘very good’ – the highest result in NSW. Ninety-seven per cent of respondents said they received the ‘right amount’ of information about their condition or treatment.

The Rural Hospital Emergency Care Patient Survey 2019, a report by the Bureau of Health Information released yesterday, surveyed patients who attended a small rural public hospital between January to April 2019. It includes the Kyogle Memorial Hospital and the Nimbin Multi-Purpose Service.

The previous equivalent survey was held in 2015-16.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) patients reported very high rates of satisfaction with the emergency department staff, doctors and nurses who treated them at the two sites.

The report also showed a 13 percentage point improvement on the 2015-16 survey. Eighty-eight per cent would speak highly of their experience in the ED to family and friends, while 95 percent agreed the ED nurses were ‘always’ polite and courteous’.

Communication and discharge planning were rated highly by patients, with 98 per cent saying that health professionals explained the purpose of medication in a way they could understand, and 91 percent agreeing they felt involved in decisions about their discharge from hospital, the highest result in NSW and an improvement of 8 percentage points on the previous survey in 2015-16.

NNSWLHD Chief Executive Wayne Jones said the results are a testament to the efficient, hardworking and caring teams who care for their local communities in Nimbin and Kyogle.

“People across our region expect to receive high quality care, no matter where they live,” Mr Jones said.

“The staff in our smaller sites work extremely hard to provide compassionate, patient-centred care, and they should be proud of their efforts.

“They also work closely with the bigger hospitals to ensure patients have safe transfer of care and access to health services right across our footprint.”

Patients also reported high levels of satisfaction when it came to cleanliness, with 94 per cent of respondents saying the ED treatment area was ‘very clean’.

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is a team effort, and it’s great to see our fantastic cleaning staff being recognised for the work they do in keeping the environment clean and hygienic for our community.”

KYOGLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 96 percent said the doctors were polite and courteous, and 92 percent said the ED treatment area was ‘very clean’. 82 percent of respondents rated the care they received as ‘very good’ and 85 percent would speak highly of their experience to family and friends. 97 percent said the amount of information they received about their condition or treatment was ‘about right’.

NIMBIN MULTI-PURPOSE SERVICE: Results improved significantly in 11 out of 61 performance indicators when compared with the previous survey in 2015-16.

99 percent said the ED staff on arrival and the ED nurses were polite and courteous. 94 percent of respondents agreed that health professionals explained things in a way they could understand, and 97 percent said the amount of information they received about their condition or treatment was ‘about right’. 98 percent said the ED treatment area was ‘very clean.’ 94 percent said they would speak highly of their experience to family and friends.

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Cycleway re-opening marks milestone in city’s flood recovery LISMORE City Mayor Isaac Smith has officially reopened the popular Wilson River Cycleway which had been closed for extensive repairs after it was damaged in the March 2017 flood.

The re-opening is a milestone in the city’s flood recovery with this infrastructure rebuild marking the completion of works damaged during the 2017 flood.

“The re-opening of the Wilson River Cycleway is great news for those who love to cycle around our city.

It is also great news for the whole community as we look forward after the devastating 2017 flood,” Mayor Smith said.

“It has taken us time to repair the long list of significantly damaged infrastructure from the flood. Now we can start to put the flood behind us and focus on the future.

“I would like to thank our community who came

together in adversity to make sure our city not only survived the flood but prospered into the future. I would also like thank the Federal and State Government’s which assisted in our city’s recovery through providing much needed grants.”

Council received funding under the NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program to repair the popular cycleway.

The repair work included the installation of 54 new timber piles and a concrete cycleway to allow the community to once again enjoy a bike ride along the Wilson River.

The cycleway is below the Kirklands Carpark along the riverbank at the western end of Magellan Street. It is an important off-road link between Fawcetts Bridge (Lower Hensley Carpark) and the Rowing Club Carpark.

RETURN OF COVID Opinion by Clair Morton

WELL it’s official. COVID-19 is back in the Northern Rivers, with a new case recorded last Wednesday.

The person, who flew into Ballina Airport from Melbourne on a Jetstar flight on Sunday, July 12, was screened on arrival and subjected to a 14-day mandatory self-isolation period.

It was the first in 78 days

Mayor Isaac Smith leads the way followed by Councillors Elly Bird and Neil Marks after officially re-opening the Wilson River Cycleway, which marks a milestone in the city’s flood recovery.

and brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in residents of Northern NSW Local Health District to 56.

The NNSWLHD has said all potential close contacts have been followed up, but it should still serve as a reminder that our collectively relaxing attitudes toward this virus could land us in hot water.

In the past few weeks I’ve noticed my local supermarket has stopped wiping down the self-serve kiosks

between customers, while the hand sanitiser sits unused at the front of every store across town. There’s still a cautious energy around getting close to people in the street but for the most part things feel like they’re getting back to normal.

And I get it. We in the Northern Rivers are a pretty relaxed bunch in general and being closer to Queensland than we are to Sydney makes it easy to lull ourselves into a false sense of security.

Then there’s the fatigue that comes with thinking about this coronavirus on a daily basis.

We’re over the buzzwords like self-isolation, contact tracing and social distancing – it’s not that these things aren’t important, but that hearing them mentioned out loud serves as yet another reminder that we’re still in the grip of a deadly pandemic.

The idea of wearing face masks. I don’t even want to think about it.

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So far, we’ve been lucky, but we find ourselves in a situation that changes daily. Victoria, and now Sydney, are proof of that.

Contact a clinic if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, maintain physical distancing wherever possible and wear a mask at all other times, and keep your bottle of hand sanitiser handy.

Because if you don’t, we get a sequel, and we all know sequels are often worse than the original.

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FRUITS CANNED - $10m hit to Lismore businesses THE ANNUAL New Year’s Eve Tropical Fruits festival has announced its signature event for 2020 has been cancelled.

In a crushing blow to Lismore businesses the event, which brings in an estimated $8,000,000 to the economy of the Northern Rivers, has fallen victim to the COVID 19 pandemic. Many Lismore businesspeople experience their busiest time of the year over the duration of the festival.

The CEO of Tropical Fruits, Marie Reilly said “that it was the unanimous decision of the Tropical Fruits Board to cancel the event”. The annual Tropical Fruits Fair Day held at the Lismore Show Ground in September will also be cancelled she said. After much consideration, the committee unanimously feels that the safety of our community must always come first. This decision has not come easily, but we want to keep our Fruity family and our club strong for the future.

The current health department regulations around the COVID

19 pandemic mean that social distancing rules make it very difficult to hold large scale events particularly when the event involves dance parties, cabaret shows and camping.

Sarah Smith, president of the Lismore Chamber of Commerce said the decision was hardly a surprise. “As devastating as it

is, it’s more important to keep people alive and if we need to take that, so be it”. Ms Smith said that the Lismore Chamber of Commerce has a great relationship with the festival even participating in the annual street parade.

“I am sure Tropical Fruits will be back stronger than ever,” she

added. “We wish them the very best”.

Whilst sad at the decision and the circumstances been out of their control, Ms Reilly said that the groups “would be using this time to maintain our fruity connections”. Tropical Fruits is holding a number of online events including live streams

with local LGBQTI DJ’s and artists. As things improve “and as restrictions allow, we look forward to bringing you more smaller events like Fruity Fridays and other gatherings” Ms Reilly added.

As well as maintaining the social connection with the Tropical Fruits members, the organisation would be embarking on a number of important tasks during the COVID 19 pandemic.

These include preparing the organisations next strategic plan, installing a new access lift in the clubhouse and facilitating the work carried out by various Tropical Fruits groups such as the Fun Safe & Inclusive team, the Trans & Gender Diverse Steering Committee, the Lesbian Caucus, Commerce & Transport team as well as the youth groups Fresh Fruits and Mini Fruits.

Ms Reilly said that Tropical Fruits had the full support of and wished to thank “our members, volunteers, guests, DJs and other performers, Festival suppliers and partners for your understanding.”

Big hunt for a rare local roo in scrub around casino THE New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service is on a mission to spot Black-striped Wallabies around northern NSW’s Gondwana rainforests as part of a special 10 year project.

The Black-Striped Wallaby (Macropus dorsalis) has been sighted in the Richmond Range, and as far east as the Bungawalbyn National Park southwest of Coraki.

NPWS North Coast Branch Team Leader Matthew Wiseman said sightings of the threatened species could lead to funding to help manage weeds, fences and predatorbaiting.

“We’re calling out to anyone living around Mallanganee, the Richmond Range National Park, Hogarth Range, Bonalbo and the Bungawalbyn area to tell us if they’ve seen any Black-striped Wallabies”.

“If people keep an eye out and report sightings, we’ll be able to better understand this threatened species’ distribution, habitat and potential threats, so we can develop better long-term conservation outcomes”.

“On private property where Black-striped Wallaby sightings are confirmed, funding may be available to help manage threats including weed work, fencing and baiting for predators”.

The quest to spot the wallaby is part of the 10-year Burning Hotspots – Gondwana Threatened Species and Fire project which is funded through the NSW Environmental Trust’s Saving our Species (SoS) Partnership Grant Programme.

The Black-striped Wallaby is a small to medium-sized macropod which is greybrown in colour with a distinctive narrow black stripe running down the centre of its back.

It is smaller and more colourful than the Red-necked Wallaby which is more

Clarence Valley Council dog study hopes to impove koala protection

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common in areas like the Blackwall Range which runs up the coast from Meerchaum Vale to the Uralba Valley west of Wardell, and is a relatively common species which has rust-red patches on the shoulders, arms and upper legs, and prominent white cheek and hip stripes.

The Black-striped Wallaby is mostly associated with dry rainforest on the North Coast, but also lives in moist eucalypt forest with rainforest understorey or dense shrub layers closer to the coast.

The 10-year programme is midway through, and partners include NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in Richmond River Area which is working with the Northern Rivers Fire and Biodiversity Consortium, the DPIE Biodiversity and Conservation Division, Southern Cross University, the University of NSW, the Forestry Corporation and the Border Ranges Alliance.

People with possible sightings and photographs are asked to email Matthew.

Wiseman@environment.nsw.gov.au

CLARENCE Valley Council has been conducting wildlife camera monitoring on several properties around the Clarence Valley after concerns domestic and wild dogs are impacting on known koala areas.

“We wanted to see if wild and domestic dogs were roaming in koala habitat”, a Council spokesperson said.

“A koala was observed wandering past the camera, but so were some domestic dogs,

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JULY 30, 2020

Councillors put hands up for pay rise

By Tim Howard

CLARENCE Valley councillors have changed their tune about accepting an increase in the allowance they receive for doing their job.

For the first time since 2013-14 councillors have voted to recommend an increase in the allowance and fully expect a backlash from ratepayers for doing so.

Councillors in the corporate governance and works committee all agreed to support a recommendation from the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal to boost payments to councillors from $13,820 to $24,320 and the mayoral allowance from $28,750 to $60,080

Mayor Jim Simmons successfully amended the motion to increase the allowance for the deputy mayor from the recommended $4622 to $7000.

The fee tables from the tribunal reflect the creation of a new category, regional centre, into which the Clarence Valley falls.

The mayor said the increase of $88,012 should be reported as a budget variation to the monthly financial report to the August council meeting.

Cr Simmons said repeatedly knocking back pay rises for seven years had made the remuneration for Clarence Valley councillors low compared to other councils.

“I felt it it was in order to move this way this meeting provide opportunity for the media and

others to voice their views of the recommendation,” Cr Simmons said.

“Councillors have not received increase in fees since July 2013-14.

“I’ve noted a few councils in this area voted similarly to increase fees. i’m guessing they’ve accepted fee increases each year.

“I notice Lismore Council rejected an increase in fees.

Possibly they’ve accepted increases in previous years.”

Cr Simmons said this council would not have benefited much from the fee increase as its term would normally end in September, but this had been extended for 12 months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Ideally this would have taken

the pressure off an incoming council,” the mayor said.

Cr Peter Ellem said while the optics of a fee increase for councillors might not be good, it provided an opportunity come September 2021 to attract better quality candidates.

He said the recommended fees were a much more accurate reflection of the effort that went into being a councillor.

“We need to get real and bite the bullet,” he said.

Cr Arthur Lysaught said fees to councillors and particularly the mayor had been too low and had cost office holders money.

“Now there’s a few more bob in it, it might attract others out there to have a go at it,” he said.

Deputy mayor Jason Kingsley expected the “keyboard warriors”

to have a field day, although he had been a leading voice for the past eight years to refuse fee increases.

He voted against the recommendation because he believed it should have been debated at the full council meeting, but said he would support the fee increase at the full council meeting.

Committee chair Cr Karen Toms threw down the gauntlet to council’s critics challenging them to stand for office instead of shouting from the sidelines.

“I hope it will encourage some s people to to stand up and put forward their names to serve community,” she said.

“It might help in some small way if the remuneration is better.”

Rural business support for those affected by fire and Covid

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Their programmes and services can assist and inspire rural business people to be resilient in the face of change, risks and challenges.

They are currently offering support to rural businesses to develop and implement plans that assist in the recovery after the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020.

They also have funding to assists business owners navigate their way through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information visit: www.ruralbusinesssupport.org.au

Recreational boating safety report released THE Transport New South Wales Centre for Maritime Safety has released its 2019 snapshot on recreational boating activity.

The report outlines the key findings of the 2019 survey on recreational boating in NSW, and in 2019 was the second consecutive year it had been conducted among recreational waterway users in NSW. The survey aimed to provide a detailed understanding of boater characteristics and boating activity in the state.

Annual survey data helps Transport for NSW identify changes in the nature of recreational boating participation and activities over time.

The 2019 survey was completed by 2,191 online participants between May and July, and was promoted via digital (e.g. social media, websites, email) and partner boating

clubs and associations during this time.

Survey results provided community-based evidence to help inform strategy, policy and education initiatives which aim to deliver safer waterway use, greater participation and waterway access across NSW. Key topics covered in the survey included: • vessel ownership and storage; • safety knowledge, attitudes and behaviours; • characteristics of trips taken on NSW waterways; • waterway infrastructure; and • incidents and ‘near misses.’

Full survey results and statistics can be found here: https://maritimemanagement. transport.nsw.gov.au/documents/ recreational-boating-behaviour-reportfinal.pdf

TWEED Mayor Katie Milne has proposed a new look on the New South Wales/Queensland border issue, saying checkpoints should be established further south in Tweed Shire to protect health and improve efficiency.

Councillor Katie Milne has expressed support for comments by the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian that she was not in favour of moving the Queensland/NSW border checkpoints south to the Tweed River, but moving them south of the Tweed Shire could be considered.

The Premier’s comments are in line with a letter Councillor Milne has sent urging her to not agree with the Queensland Premier’s request to move the border south to ease traffic congestion.

“As an alternative, the respective state governments may wish to consider moving the border checkpoints to the southern end of the Tweed Shire where traffic could be more easily controlled,” Cr Milne said.

“There are only three locations on the Motorway, Tweed Valley Way and Kyogle Road that would require checkpoints and this option would still impact residents and businesses, however, it is likely to be significantly less than the current arrangements.

“The proposal by the Queensland Premier to move the checkpoint south to the Tweed River would simply move the

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same problem into NSW and the Tweed Shire,” Cr Milne said.

“While the border communities are highly interconnected, the communities within the Tweed Shire are connected to an even greater degree.”

“Many of our businesses including one of the largest local food supplier to our restaurants and cafes would be directly affected, as would our Council which one of the largest employers in the Tweed, with its civic centres and provision of essential services occurring both north and south of the Tweed River.”

“I support the Queensland Premier’s border control but the management needs to be far more considerate of our border communities to relieve the havoc and extreme distress on our residents and businesses.”

“We understand that new systems can experience problems but this should have been foreseen. This can and must be resolved through quicker processing of people at the checkpoint. Thankfully, this seems to be improving but still has a long way to go”.

“Council is not a decision maker in the border arrangements and we do not have the authority to alter them. We can only advocate for our community.”

“We assure Tweed residents affected by the delays that we are working with the NSW and Queensland Government and police as much as we can,” she said.

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Surf clubs ride high on cash wave

By Clair Morton

TWO Northern Rivers surf live saving clubs will undertake much-needed renovations thanks to State Government funding.

NSW Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis last week announced funds of $100,000 for the Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club, to be used in the upgrade of change rooms, toilets and disabled amenities.

Yamba Surf Life Saving Club, meanwhile, will receive more than $30,000 to carry out electrical works and install new roller doors on the boat shed.

Evans Head-Casino SLSC vice president David Sly said the success of the grant meant the club could continue their quest to bring the clubhouse into

the 21st century, a project which has been ongoing for the past four years.

“Ecstatic is the word,”

he said.

“I don’t think the male change rooms and toilets have been changed [since

the clubhouse was built] so they definitely need a refresh, and the disabled amenities need to be made

more compliant.

“It’s never a given that we’ll get funding so we’re very pleased. A big thank

you to the Chris Gulaptis and the NSW Government, and to the Surf Life Saving Foundation for assisting with writing the grant.”

The funding was part of a $4 million cash splash on 26 Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW as part of the Surf Club Facility Program.

The grants follow recent news that the State Government plans to increase shark protection at both Evans Head and Yamba through the use of shark spotting drones.

“Funding for surf clubs is always money well spent – apart from the fact they save lives, they also teach kids discipline, a healthy lifestyle and how to volunteer,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“The community gets value for every dollar that’s spent.”

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Byron Council warns people to stay away from eroded dunes at beach

by Halden Boyd BEACH access paths at Clarkes Beach at Byron Bay are closed with the recent southerly swell causing more erosion on the beach which is already severely depleted millions of tonnes of sand.

Byron Shire Council staff have cleaned up some debris on the beach, including trees and branches, and closed off beach access paths.

People are asked to stay well clear of the eroded and unstable sand dunes, and to only use access paths that are open to get onto the beach.

“There is a very steep drop from the top of the dunes to the beach and we have repaired or closed some access paths to make sure that no one gets hurt,” Chloe Dowsett Coastal and Biodiversity Coordinator said.

“We have also lost more of our concrete access path that was installed for people with mobility devices like wheelchairs.”

“Mature trees and other coastal vegetation have fallen into the ocean and stormwater pipes are exposed,” Ms Dowsett

said.

“Reflections Holiday Park is also working on the area of Clarkes Beach to ensure access paths that are not safe are closed, as well as removing rubbish and debris.”

“The sand will come back with aerial shots showing a slug of sand coming around Wategos and the Pass and this will eventually replenish Clarkes Beach.”

“The southerly swell transport system has finally fired up after a few years of negligible south swell and hopefully if this continues sand will continue to build up.”

“However it will not rebuild the steep dune escarpment and this will need to be addressed by other coastal management strategies in consultation with NSW Government agencies and other stakeholders,” she said.

In the meantime there is a lot of exposed rock and pebbles on Clarkes Beach which is difficult for people to negotiate on the high tide.

The high tides are presently coming to the bottom of the dunes which are still very vulnerable to erosion.

VOLUNTEERS who run the annual Lismore Friendship Festival have received funds to assist running the event.

The Lismore Friendship Festival is a celebration of Italian culture in our community, and is an annual event held in Spinks Park.

“Many people volunteer their time to ensure this event can run smoothly, and the Festival needs to train volunteers in first aid and provide them with certain qualifications”, the Federal Member for Page

Kevin Hogan said.

“I am very pleased to support Lismore Friendship Festival with $3,210 to cover the cost of the training”, Mr Hogan said.

“This festival features a variety Italian music, food, culture and art”.

“It is disappointing it has been postponed for this year, but I know it will come back better in 2021”.

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JULY 30, 2020

Q&A with council’s $70 million man

By Tim Howard HOW would you feel about coming into a job in control of a $70 million budget, tipped to rise to $100 million as COVID-19 stressed governments rush out infrastructure spending?

That’s the position facing Clarence Valley Council’s new director civil and corporate Jamie Fleeting, whose been in the job since July 13.

Council general manager Ashley Lindsay said the new director had big boots to fill following the departure of Troy Anderson earlier this year.

“Troy had the respect of everyone in the organisation as a professional operator who could get things done,” Mr Lindsay said.

He said the employment process had been competitive with a number of applicants culled down to a final two.

Mr Lindsay said he and mayor Jim Simmons interviewed the final two applicants, eventually deciding on Mr Fleeting.

The new director, who will be one of the most senior people in the council structure, was happy to do a Question and Answer session with The Northern Rivers Times.

Q: Can you give us a few personal details about yourself, such as age, family, where you’ve worked and where you plan to settle in the Clarence and we’re you’re coming from.

A: Jamie Fleeting: Aged 47, married with five children.

Currently residing in East Ballina, having moved from Sydney in 2008 to work on the Ballina Bypass M1 upgrade with RMS (now Transport for NSW) and the various alliance partners.

Prior to moving to Ballina I was a principal engineer worked with the same alliance partners for 30km of upgrades to the Hume Highway, south of Sydney.

I have also had varying project involvement with the Sapphire to Woolgoolga, Kempsey Bypass and Tintenbar to Ewingsdale sections of the Pacific Motorway upgrade.

I joined Ballina Shire Council in 2013 as a construction/project manager with a focus on the road network, and various community infrastructure projects.

At this stage we are looking to move the family to the Clarence in readiness for the 2021 school year.

Location is yet to be determined, however we are open to both coastal and rural areas.

Q: You’ve worked on the Pacific Highway bypass and at Ballina Shire Council most recently. What from that experience will you bring to your new role?

A: Diverse experience in the delivery of infrastructure community projects achieved through sound consultation (internal/external) strategic planning and project management Effective community consultation.

• Ability to engage with stakeholders and staff across the organisation .

• Developed relationships with State Government stakeholders Q: What projects you have worked on have given you the most satisfaction? And which ones have you learnt most from?

A: Several ‘blackspot’ intersection upgrades resulting in improved safety outcomes for motorists and the community Delivery of community infrastructure that has resulted

of CVC’s rationalisation projects which was a lawful council resolution.

It is the role of staff to implement the decision of the elected council, however, it is important to note that this project provides an opportunity to support local economies at a time of ongoing disruption due to COVID-19.

The upgrade will address identified issues with the condition of the asset while improving accessibility to the wider community.

in improved disability access provisions through ‘changing places’ initiatives I’ve learnt from projects where I have developed an appreciation for the managing multi-disciplinary based council projects (including roads, drainage, footpaths, open space – landscaping, traffic studies, trades, RFS, heritage) that involved considerable consultation across the various internal departments and improved processes dealing with budget control.

Q: The Clarence Valley Council has a record $70 million of capital works in the pipeline, What challenges do you foresee in managing that?

A: I agree delivering a record capital works program for CVC will come with its challenges, albeit they are a welcome challenge to have for local government while being positioned to stimulate the local economy.

To be part of a team that are motivated to deliver a range of significant projects on behalf of the community is an exciting time with all of the uncertainty

associated with COVID-19 in recent months.

There are always challenges, including prioritisation of projects that have been carried forward from previous years.

We must be positioned to respond to the various State and Federal grant/stimulus opportunities that typically require project development and completion within a tight funding cycle.

There are considerable preconstruction activities including detailed design, environmental and geotechnical assessments, development approvals and cost estimates that need development before a project is considered ‘shovel ready’.

Identifying and allocating appropriate resources (internal and external) to suit project needs is another ongoing requirement.

Q: Some works such as the $6.3 million spend on the CVC building in Prince St, Grafton, have attracted criticism from the public and a couple of councillors.

Do you try to turn those perceptions around, or just get the job done and move on?

A: The Prince St upgrade is part

Q: The Federal Government has announced it wants to spend a significant amount of money for capital works in regional areas.

Do you think the council is in a good position to attract some of this money to the region?

A: Yes, it is an exciting time for CVC and the community following the recent staged completion of the Woolgoolga to Ballina M1 Pacific Highway.

Council will continue to be well positioned to attract future funding to the region including last week’s funding announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack of $6.5m for Grafton Riverside Precinct Q: What do you like to do away from work?

A: Spending time with the family.

With three boys and two girls, weekends are typically busy ferrying kids to various sport activities.

Q: Which footy teams do you barrack for?

A: I tend to follow the round ball game and specifically the English Premier League (Liverpool) who have recently won the league.

Health report reveals one in five Australians have mental health condition MENTAL health statistics in NSW highlight the importance of the Australian Mental Health Prize to reduce stigma and recognise mental health workers.

A new report released by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms how widespread mental illness is in Australia.

“The mental health sector is an extremely important part of Australian society, and we want to hear about these unsung heroes so their contribution to mental health can be publicly recognised in the Australian Mental Health Prize,” said Ita Buttrose AC OBE, Chair of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group said.

The ‘Australia’s Health 2020’ report shows one in five Australians reported they had a mental or behavioural condition in 2017-18.

“We expect the impact of COVID-19 will see a further increase in these

figures, so it is more important than ever to publicly acknowledge mental health and those that work in the sector through the Australian Mental Health Prize,” Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty from UNSW Medicine and Advisory Board member of the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare said.

One of the data sources for the report, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) National Health Survey 2017-18, shows that NSW rates were similar to that of Australia: one in five people experienced mental and behavioural conditions. In NSW one in eight people had an anxietyrelated condition and almost one in 10 people had depression or feelings of depression.

Ms Buttrose believes the findings reinforce the importance of removing the stigma associated with our mental health and recognising the great work that is being done by mental health experts and

teams around Australia.

“The Australian Mental Health Prize helps support mental health workers, as well as those living with a mental health condition, and ensuring mental health stays top of mind in the community,” Ms Buttrose said.

“We encourage clinicians, health professionals, community groups and individuals to nominate people whom they feel are making a real difference in the area of mental health research, advocacy or service delivery for the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.”

According to the report, females reported a higher proportion of mental or behavioural conditions than males.

Twenty-two per cent of females reported a mental health condition compared to 18 per cent of males.

Overall, respondents in the 15 to 24 age group reported the highest level of mental health conditions, with more than one-

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quarter (26 per cent) of this age group reporting having mental health issues.

Now in its fifth year, the Australian Mental Health Prize was established by UNSW through its School of Psychiatry and recognises Australians who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of mental health or the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

To enter, nominees simply need to provide 200 words outlining the work being undertaken and how it is making an impact. Nomination forms can be obtained from: http:// australianmentalhealthprize.org.au.

Nominations for the Australian Mental Health Prize close on 30 August.

The ‘Australia’s Health 2020’ report is based on the most recent national statistics on mental health gathered by the federal government during the year leading up to June 2018.

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Darrel Chapman Fun Run goes virtual THE annual NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run which has been a mainstay of the Lismore sporting calendar for over 25 years.

Rather than postponing this year’s event due to COVID-19 restrictions, the local charity is taking the Fun Run online.

Like in previous years, participants will be able to choose their distance, register online, then in their own time during the last week of August, participants can head out and enjoy their run all in the name of Our Kids.

Participants will be able to choose from the Our Kids 4km, Lords Taverners 10km, Lismore Masters 21km and, a new opportunity this year, the Southern Cross University Marathon.

“We are excited to hold the Darrel Chapmen Fun Run with a different format this year,” Rebekka Battista, Our Kids Fundraising Coordinator said.

“Going virtual gives us the opportunity to have the region’s first ever marathon.”

Ben Roche, Vice President (Engagement) at Southern Cross University, said the University was proud to continue its long-standing support of the Our Kids Darrel Chapman Fun Run, now spanning 23 years.

“Darrel Chapman has a special place in the history and teaching of Southern Cross University, founding the Bachelor of Human Movement Science at the University which was a precursor to our current Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. The University is pleased to see the Chapman legacy live on through this event and to this year be part of the first marathon length race for the region,” Mr Roche said.

The aim of the varied courses is to include, encourage and champion everyone to walk or run

and just have fun.

This year there will be no cost to participate, but there will be an opportunity for people to donate or fundraise or be sponsored to run a particular distance.

The NAB Corporate Challenge and the NAB Community Challenge will help champion this change with a leader board of fundraisers. There are also incentives to fundraise, which include a Limited-Edition Darrel Chapman Fun Run shirt.

“Introducing a fundraising element is a wonderful way people

can cheer participants and Our Kids on. The funds raised from the Darrel Chapman Fun Run will go toward purchasing a humid crib for the Lismore Base Hospital Special Care Nursery, which sees one in three babies born in the Northern Rivers,” Rebekka said.

“The Nab team are proud to be the Darrel Chapman Fun Run major sponsor again in 2020, our staff love to be involved and volunteer at this event,” Nigel Rumble, Business Banking Executive, NAB said.

“This year we are really

excited to see the Northern Rivers community get behind and support the first Darrel Chapman ‘Virtual fun run’”.

Darrel Chapman, husband, father, distinguished academic and sporting legend, lost his own personal battle with cancer in October 1992. Having been both a keen sports person and respected sports administrator, Darrel was a much loved and highly regarded member of the Australian sporting community. Schooled at St. John’s College, Woodlawn near Lismore, Darrel played Rugby League for Australia and captained South Sydney before becoming NSW Assistant Director of Sport.

He also established the Human Movement Science and Sport Management program at Southern Cross University. His legacy lives on through this event.

Join us with on the week of August 24 -30 to Run. Fund. Our Kids.

Registrations are now open at www.darrelchapman.com Our Kids raises funds to purchase paediatric equipment for the local Children’s Ward and Special Care Nursery.

For any questions regarding the event, call the Our Kids Office on 6620 2705

RACGP welcomes funding for rural GPs in training

AUSTRALIA’S largest representative body of rural and remote general practitioners, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today welcomed the Australian Government’s $27 million boost to establish Rural Coordination Units to support GPs in training.

Located in each State and Territory, the Rural Coordination Units will work closely with the health sector to develop strong links between hospital and primary care networks for the Rural Generalist Pathway.

The RACGP has been consulting closely with the Australian Government on the Rural Generalist Pathway, which is developing the skilled GP workforce that rural and remote communities need.

The coordination units are an essential comp onent of the pathway and are also the result of consultations between the RACGP, Australian Government and other medical and rural stakeholders.

Vice President of the RACGP and Chair of RACGP Rural, A/Professor Ayman Shenouda, welcomed the investment.

“I welcome the government’s investment to establish Rural Coordination Units – this is an important step towards rolling out the National Rural Generalist Pathway, which the RACGP has been deeply involved in.

“This is setting the foundations to build a skilled GP workforce for rural and remote communities, it will help get more GPs out to the bush to care for

patients who need them.”

A/Professor Shenouda said it was important to highlight the many positives of being a GP in a rural or remote area.

“Being based in a rural or remote area is an incredibly rewarding experience.

I often tell medical students that if you train in a rural area you will get to know the patients you treat and find the local community very welcoming.

“Working in a rural area also offers great variety for GPs, you could be helping a patient manage a chronic condition in the morning and delivering a baby in the afternoon.

“If we highlight the positives of being a GP in a rural area, we can help attract more GPs in training to work and live in the communities that need them.”

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A/Professor Shenouda said the RACGP would continue working closely with the government and Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton to develop the Rural Generalist Pathway and help attract more GPs to train, work and live in rural and remote communities.

“The RACGP has more than 41,000 members and more than 9,500 of them live and work in rural and remote areas – we are committed to supporting GPs outside of major cities and building the rural GP workforce.

“Every community across Australia deserves access to highly skilled and trained GPs and the RACGP will continue to work closely with the Australian Government to make that happen.”

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Former Bali prisoner returns to Australia

By Clair Morton

by Halden Boyd POLICE are appealing for public assistance after two women were sexually touched in separate incidents on the Northern Rivers.

About 5.30am on Tuesday 21st July 2020 police have been told a 33-year-old woman was exercising in Casino and was walking along Queensland Road, when an unknown man had ridden behind her on a BMX bike and touched her buttocks.

The woman has started to walk home when a short time later, the man returned and jumped on her back and attempted to force her to the ground.

A short struggle ensued before the woman freed herself and ran into Beith Street, she contacted police a short time later.

In a separate incident a 49-year-old woman was exercising in Casino shortly after 6am on Wednesday 22nd July 2020.

She was walking east along Johnston Street approaching Hickey Street, when an unknown male has ridden behind her and touched her buttocks.

The woman contacted friends who picked her up and took her to Casino Police Station to report the incident.

Officers from Richmond Police District have launched an investigation into both incidents.

The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged in his late teens or early 20s, with a thin build and curly black hair.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Casino area in the early hours of Tuesday or Wednesday mornings, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Casino Police on 6662 0099 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

SHE may have walked free from a Balinese prison, but Byron Bay woman Sara Connor (pictured) is still under guard following her return to Australia.

Jailed over the death of Balinese police officer Wayan Sudarsa in August 2016, Ms Connor served just under four years of a five-year sentence related to the fatal assault.

She was released from Kerokoban prison on July 16 for good behaviour, and touched down in New South Wales on the night of July 18.

On arrival, the 49-year-old was led to a bus under police escort to serve a mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine.

Pending negative COVID-19 test results, she is expected to head to join her sons in Byron Bay upon her release from quarantine this weekend.

A brief statement by security firm Tora Solutions on July 16 said Ms Connor continued to express “the utmost sympathy for Mr Sudarsa’s family” and was looking forward to returning home to her family.

She has always maintained her innocence over the death of the policeman, and said she only intervened after her thenboyfriend, British mand David Taylor, and Mr Sudarsa became involved in a confrontation on Kuta Beach.

It was alleged Mr Taylor, who is still serving a six-year sentence in Bali, sparked the altercation when he accused Mr Sudarsa

of stealing Ms Connor’s handbag.

The policeman’s body was found with 42 wounds, including bruises and scratches across his face, head and hands.

Ms Connor later admitted to destroying his ID cards and, with her boyfriend’s help, burning their bloodied clothes.

At the time, the news came as a shock to all those who know her, with locals saying the allegations were extremely out-ofcharacter.

Tweed Emergency Dashboard wins innovation award

by Halden Boyd TWEED’S one-stop shop for emergency information has been named winner of the ‘Special Project Initiative’ category in the Local Government Professionals Awards for councils with populations of less than 100,000.

The awards celebrate outstanding achievements and recognise the excellent work being undertaken by NSW councils.

There were a record 182 award nominations across all categories this year.

In announcing the awards, Business Development Executive of Xetta Sue Calder said the Emergency Dashboard demonstrated Tweed Shire Council’s understanding of how to communicate with its local community.

The Tweed Emergency

Dashboard was launched in December 2018 in response to the major flood that hit the Tweed in March 2017.

As well as pecific COVID-19 Dashboard was established at the start of the current pandemic and is proving to be a critical resource for the community in staying up to date with emergency information as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.

The win is the second major award for the Emergency Dashboard, which took out an RH Dougherty Award for Reporting to Communities in August 2019.

Mayor of Tweed Cr Katie Milne said she was thrilled with the award that recognised the dedication and hard work of Council in serving and protecting its community.

“Our whole Council is highly focused on providing the best

possible information and advice to the community, especially in their times of greatest need,” Cr Milne said.

“Thousands of residents and businesses have accessed the emergency dashboard.”

“I am so pleased that our staff have been recognised in this way as they literally work day and night for weeks on end during times of crisis to keep our community safe.”

The dashboard provides realtime emergency information for Tweed residents, businesses and

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visitors that can be accessed on any computer or device with an internet connection at any time of day, seven days a week.

It includes the current status for weather warnings, road closures, power outages, water and sewer interruptions and Council services and facilities, along with links to many other useful resources to help with planning for an emergency and what to do afterwards.

The COVID-19 Dashboard includes links to Australian and NSW Government advice,

information about COVID-19 impacts on Council services and links to local information such as the border closure issue.

“Given our recent history of disasters, the next emergency or natural disaster in the Tweed is not a matter of if, but when.”

“The Emergency Dashboard enables the Tweed to be a disaster ready community with 24/7 access to mobile friendly real-time information.”

The Emergency Dashboard can be accessed on the Tweed Shire website.

11 Doors open to new Ambulatory Care Centre

By Clair Morton

BOOST FOR VETERANS BIKER GROUP A MOTORCYCLE which raises funds for veterans in the region has been supported with a grant from the Federal Government to help it with new projects.

The Veterans Motorcycle Club Rock Valley Chapter has been working with veterans for nearly 30 years.

“To ensure their great work can continue, they are upgrading their food preparation capabilities, storage space and laundry facilities”, Page MP Kevin Hogan said.

“It is fantastic to announce a $4,860 volunteer grant for the club because the work they do supporting our veterans is incredibly important,” Mr Hogan said.

“The group have been working in our

community for decades, and this funding will ensure they can continue to support our returned servicemen for years to come”.

“One of the great aspects of the club is the different people it brings together”.

“There are Army, Navy and Airforce veterans that are all being brought together at the club, and it’s a great support network for people who may not have had the opportunity if the club wasn’t here”.

“Volunteers are central to so many local organisations and provide important services in our community and important to support the efforts of these organisations and the individuals that allow them to function”.

ONCOLOGY and haematology patients at Grafton Base Hospital have left the building.

The old building that is, with the services being the first to be transferred to the hospital’s new $17.5 million Ambulatory Care Centre, which opened its doors for the first time on Monday.

All other services to be housed in the new centre, which include physiotherapy, renal dialysis, podiatry, occupational therapy and speech pathology among other outpatient and rehabilitation services, will be transferred next Monday.

State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said the project was about providing health services not just for the community of Grafton, but also for people living in the wider region.

It’s been a long time coming, with funding for the project originally announced in 2015. The first sod was turned in April last year.

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“From my perspective… it’s going to be most welcome by those patients who use ambulatory care services,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“It’s just important to have a new, stateof-the-art facility that can accommodate them comfortably, and can handle more patients in a less cramped environment.

I’m sure the people who use it will really appreciate it.”

It’s by no means the only upgrade for the Grafton hospital, with the NSW Government committed to rebuild and/ refurbish the entire hospital, at a cost of more than $260 million.

“It takes time to build these projects but I’m sure we’ll see some form of progress in this term of government”, Mr Gulaptis said.

The new Ambulatory Care Centre can be accessed through the Community Health building, with an all-weather covered drop-off zone in front of the centre on Arthur St. On-street parking is also available.

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Nicole Kidman’s A-list reboot for Northern Rivers film industry More yet-to-be announced projects also headed for region

By Lesley Apps THE Northern Rivers’ (and Australia’s) film industry is aiming for the stars as it bounces back from its COVID-19 shutdown.

And those stars don’t get much brighter than Australia’s (and Hollywood’s) leading lady Nicole Kidman.

Kidman is part of the production team soon to arrive in Byron Bay to begin shooting a television series — Nine Perfect Strangers — based on the bestselling Liane Moriarty’s book of the same name.

The production is anticipated to inject more than $100 million into Australia’s struggling economy.

The series will be produced by Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, in conjunction with Endeavor Content and the US streaming company Hulu.

The project reunites Australian author Liane Moriarty, Hollywood screenwriting legend David E Kelley (Ally McBeal), Kidman, and Papandrea (Reese Witherspoon’s former production partner) who collaborated on the Emmy® and Golden Globe-

winning worldwide hit, Big Little Lies (based on another Moriarty hit novel which spent 13 weeks at the top of the New York Times best-seller list).

The series will star Nicole Kidman and US actor/comedian Melissa McCarthy as well as Australia’s Asher Keddie and Samara Weaving.

Kidman said she was thrilled they were able to make Nine Perfect Strangers in Australia.

“It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the community that nurtured me through so much of my career.”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia was in the boxseat to attract productions to our shores and felt proud and privileged that one of the first was Nine Perfect Strangers with “our Nicole Kidman”.

“Not only is Ms Kidman an acclaimed, Oscar-winning actor and producer but she is an outstanding ambassador for or nation”, Prime Minster Morrison said.

“This major international production will support more than 250 full-time and around 1300 casual jobs, many who will be local to the Northern Rivers area

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is headed for Byron Bay to work on her latest production which will inject more than $100 million into the Australian economy. in regional NSW.” NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said it was “lights cameras, action for the NSW economy”.

“This production will create hundreds of jobs as well as support our hard-hit hospitality industry. You couldn’t write a better script than that.”

With COVID-19 restrictions a major component in discussions with the federal government,

Screen NSW and the NSW government health authorities, an agreement was made whereby all international and out-of-state cast and crew members will serve a 14-day quarantine under strict government guidelines.

“All hotel, medical and security costs will be borne by the production companies”, a company spokesperson said.

They said executive producer Kidman and her core team had been authorised to establish an isolated production hub under full police-supervised quarantine at her Southern Highlands property to allow pre-production to continue remotely through quarantine.

“Similar to arrangements made by governments to support football clubs to train and prepare for matches. There will be no cost to the taxpayer.”

They said all filming will comply with federal and statemandated COVID workplace regulations. The production team will work closely with industry screen bodies such as Screen NSW and the Northern Rivers based Screenworks to ensure workplace and society-best practices are followed at all times.

Screenworks CEO Ken Crouch said Nine Perfect Strangers was one of multiple productions heading to the Northern Rivers region over the next six months.

“It’s great for our local industry here in the region especially at the moment with COVID-19 and the significant impact that has had on the Australian screen industry, especially in regional Australia.

“A lot of productions had shut down and a lot of people who were generally freelancers had not had any work”.

While he couldn’t name any of the other productions he said having something of the calibre of Nine Perfect Strangers coming through first was “a very exciting thing to have lying in front of us”.

“It’s not only people who work in screen industry who are positively impacted by this. There are so many ancillary services that benefit, catering, security, accommodation. Many different small businesses will receive significant economic benefits from a production like this coming to the region.”

Filming of Nine Perfect Strangers begins in the Byron Bay area on August 10 and is anticipated to run for 19 weeks.

Real-time bus tracking hits Tweed

NEW ITALY RECEIVES BUSH FIRE RECOVERY FUNDING THE HISTORIC New Italy Museum south of Woodburn which was severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires has received Federal funding to repair infrastructure and large amounts of vegetation in the area.

Approaching wildfires saw the New Italy Museum Committee rush to pack up displays containing artefacts dating back to over a century to safe storage just before flames stormed the area from the northwest and then from the south in a second wind change attack a few days later.

The Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan joined Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow to announce the allocation of funding to two groups in New Italy.

“The New Italy Museum will receive $100,000 to install a new water tank, clear burnt vegetation and to construct new kitchen facilities,” Mr Hogan said.

“With burnt vegetation removed and new

facilities in place, the historic New Italy Museum will better serve the community, and the new upgrades will allow for events and functions to held for locals”.

“Another $50,000 will be allocated to the New Italy Mountain Bike Trails to rebuild the infrastructure destroyed by the bushfires”, he said.

Lindsay Warton, President of the New Italy Mountain Bike Trails group said the funding for the mountain bike park would help bring riders from all over Australia to utilise the facilities.

“These are excellent projects selected by the Richmond Valley Council, and I congratulate them for their work so far”, Mr Hogan said.

Richmond Valley Council received a $1.4 million Federal Government grant to assist with bushfire recovery to help it rebuild important community infrastructure.

PUBLIC transport customers in Tweed Heads will soon be able to track the arrival of their bus and get an indication of available seating in real time.

The tracking technology will be installed in more than 60 buses starting from late August as part of phase two of the NSW Government’s Transport Connected Bus program.

“The technology will make it so much easier for bus customers to get around by allowing them to track the location of their service, its estimated time of arrival and how many seats are available, all by using the trip planner tool at transportnsw.info and third-party public transport apps,” said Member for Tweed Geoff Provest.

“It will mean less time waiting at your bus stop and more time at your destination.

Parents can even use it to track the progress of their children’s school services so they know exactly when to pick them up.”

Transport for NSW has partnered with

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CONSAT Telematics, a global leader in public transport telematics solutions, to deliver the vehicle tracking and passenger counting technology. CONSAT will work with the seven operators who deliver route and school services on behalf of the government.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said he was excited to see tracking technology rolled out in regional areas.

“The big cities have had this technology for years, now we are bringing it to the regions. Not only will it be more convenient for regional users, it will also make it easier for us to understand and plan where service improvements need to be made,” said Mr Toole.

“The technology has already been rolled out in Dubbo, Coffs Harbour and Bega with great results and we are excited that Tweed Heads has been selected as one of 14 cities in regional NSW to receive this technology as part of phase two.”

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Bentley Art Prize postponed to 2021

EACH year many gather at the small hall halfway between Kyogle and Lismore to celebrate art at the annual Bentley Art Prize. Disappointedly this year’s event had to be cancelled but will hopefully recommence next year over the first weekend in August.

From humble beginnings back in 1985, the Bentley Art Prize has grown from having 70 entries to 700 entries with this number continually growing each year.

The theme for the next Bentley Art Prize is, Trees of the Rrainforest. There are 14 sections in total which include all age

groups and medias including photography.

With a prize pool of $10,000 all up, artists of all skill levels are encouraged to get creative in preparation of the 37th annual Bentley Art Prize 2021.

As we look to the future and towards next year’s event, we can appreciate the hard work of the co-ordinators of past and present with special mention to Reg and Phyllis Hartley (pictured, above) coordinating the event for 21 years.

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by Halden Boyd THE entrance to Belongil Creek west of Byron Bay has been scraped to encourage a natural opening to the ocean in the latest attempts to stop ongoing fish kills which have plagued the waterway for years and decades and decades.

Water levels in Belongil Creek reached 1.1 metres late last week after heavy rainfall, and Byron Shire Council mobilised small earth-moving equipment to scrape the sandbank down to water level to encourage the creek to open naturally to the ocean.

Stakeholders including the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Crown Lands, Arakwal Corporation, NSW Fisheries and the Cape Byron Marine Park Authority were notified.

Belongil Creek is an ICOLL, or an Intermittently Closed or Open Lake or Lagoon, which opens to the ocean.

When the sandbank closes the entrance to the creek, water levels build up and heighten the risk of flooding in the Belongil catchment.

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Byron Shire Council has a licence from the NSW Government to instigate ways to encourage the creek mouth to open when water heights reach 1.1 metres.

“With rain predicted across last weekend, and the sandbank scraped back to water level, the intention was for the creek to open naturally, and hopefully minimise the incidence of a fish kill,” Mr Phil Holloway the Director Infrastructure Services said.

“The management of ICOLLS like Belongil Creek are complex because any opening to the ocean could cause a fish kill because the sudden rush, or drawdown of water, could have quickly stripped the water of oxygen,” Mr Holloway said.

“Fish kills are a key concern for all coastal managers in Australia who are in charge of planned openings of intermittently closed and opening lagoons (ICOLL) like Belongil Creek.”

Council staff are closely monitoring the situation at Belongil Creek, with works hoped to pave the way for an improved strategy regime to protect the waterway and environment.

A little bit safer for Gulmarrad’s little ones

Gulmarrad Public School Principal Robyn Urquhart keeps a watchful eye over school students at the busy crossing on Brooms Head Road.

CLARENCE COUNCIL RECOGNISED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS

CLARENCE Valley Council has been recognised at this year’s NSW Local Children attending Gulmarrad Public School on Brooms Head Road near Maclean are set Government Professionals Awards for to receive an extra level of protection with the Nationals in Government funding a new the Jacaranda Park redevelopment and its school crossing supervisor, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. communications during the 2019 bushfires.

“Governments have no higher priority than child safety and that is why the Nationals in “These awards recognise the people who Government first introduced flashing lights around all schools and are now funding 300 delivered those innovative projects for the new school crossing supervisors,” Mr Gulaptis said. community”, General Manager Ashley The new crossing supervisor will monitor children at the crossing on Brooms Head Lindsay said.

Road as they walk to and from school and will be the first supervisor at the school.

“The Jacaranda Park re-development “Recruitment for this position will open shortly and I strongly encourage dedicated was one of the highlights of last year’s people interested in serving their community to keep an eye out for the job advertisement,” capital works program and won a Highly Mr Gulaptis said.

Commended Award”.

Mr Gulaptis also recommended motorists download the Speed Adviser app to alert “The new park incorporates accessible drivers when they enter an active school zone and for teachers and families to visit the and inclusive play elements so everyone can Safety Town website https://www.safetytown.com.au/ for educational road safety play together, regardless of their abilities”. activities.

The organisation was also recognised for

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its work with bushfire affected communities with another Highly Commended award for bushfire recovery communications.

“The bushfire season stretched our resources over a long period of time and this award recognises not only our communications but the teamwork that was so critical in assisting our communities through the initial stages of the recovery process”.

“From the roads teams to the finance team, the whole organisation pitched in and got the job done”, Mr Lindsay said.

This year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards included 182 nominations from more than half of the councils in the state.

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Electric cars must carry new warning labels

by Halden Boyd TRANSPORT New South Wales is reminding electric car owners on the North Coast of new “EV warning label” vehicle laws.

Letters have already been sent out to owners of electric and hybrid vehicles in NSW to remind them that as of January 2020 it was requirement that EVs and hybrid cars have to display an “EV warning label”.

The number of electric vehicles on Australian roads is set to rapidly increase in coming years, although there have been only a few thousand registered nationwide up until late 2019.

With the arrival of the Tesla Model 3 it effectively doubled the number of EVs registered in Australia.

An EV warning label is considered important for alerting emergency services and first responders to the presence of a lithium-ion battery which has different flammability properties to an internal combustion engine (ICE) in the vehicle.

The new safety regulation, which has not yet been adopted in states other than NSW and Victoria, came into force on September 2019 and affected all electric, hybrid and hydrogenpowered vehicles (all are referred

to as EVs built or modified to be electric after January 2019.

If you have a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled vehicle owners are already legally required to display approved warning labels.

The reflective warning labels must be attached to the front and rear number plates.

This gives a visual warning to emergency services workers of the risk of a potential explosion.

Authorised Autogas installers affix the warning labels to the number plates.

If the number plates are replaced you must make sure that

the new number plates display the approved warning labels.

From 1 July 2020, all electric, hybrid and hydrogen light vehicles are legally required to have a safety label fixed to the front and rear number plates.

This expands the previous requirement introduced on 1 October 2019, which only applied to light vehicles modified or manufactured after 1 January 2019.

Electric, hybrid and hydrogen heavy vehicles manufactured or modified after 1 January 2019 also require the labels.

“The labels will help Emergency Services staff and

first responders in the event of a crash. Vehicles can be quickly identified as having an electric or hydrogen component, so specific procedures can be followed to make the incident safer for everyone”, a NSW RMS spokesman told The Northern River Times.

“It is the registered operator’s responsibility to ensure the labels are affixed correctly and clearly displayed at all times”.

Penalties, including a defect notice and/or fine, and will be enforced from 1 January 2021 to vehicles which do not comply.

Penalties of up to $2,200 can be imposed by Courts.

Roads leading to Byron reserves to be upgraded

JAMES CREEK ROAD WIDENING NEAR MACLEAN

by Halden Boyd DIRT roads leading into popular Nature Reserves in the Byron Shire are to be upgraded with Council receiving $2.28 million from the Australian Government and the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads programme.

Grays Lane will now be sealed to the boundary of the Tyagarah Nature Reserve and raised to reduce flooding.

A 700m section of Seven Mile Beach Road at Broken Head will also be sealed from the Broken Head Nature Reserve Road intersection to the Kings Beach carpark.

“I’m so pleased that the NSW Government has once again provided support for the roads of the Byron Shire in partnership with the Federal Government – this time to the tune of over $2 million,” Ben Franklin MLC and Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and the Arts said.

“Sealing these roads is a win-win for residents making them much safer

to drive on and protecting the local environment at the same time,” Mr Franklin said.

Byron Shire attracted 2.4 million visitors last year which was a record number, and many of them liked to explore the more remote beaches in the region with up to 1,150 cars a day travelling on Seven Mile Beach Road and 600 a day using Grays Lane.

Byron Shire Mayor, Simon Richardson, said the state of the roads was poor and they were not built to withstand large volumes of traffic.

“The dust generated by traffic travelling on these dirt roads in dry weather coats nearby vegetation and is a hazard for wildlife as well as people walking, driving or living on the road, and wet weather creates potholes and flooding hazards, especially on Grays Lane,” Mayor Richardson said.

“This money from the NSW Government will allow us to do major work on the roads including sealing and drainage which will make them safer, improve access for residents and reduce

run-off into the Reserves which is a good thing for the precious environment,” Mayor Richardson said.

Byron Council will also be sealing a section of Minyon Falls Road which is currently a dirt road, steep in sections and becoming increasingly popular with tourists and Northern Rivers residents.

“I would like to thank Ben Franklin for his support. As a resident of the Byron Shire he knows first- hand the need for urgent work on some of these dirt roads,” Mayor Richardson said.

Major work will also be done at Rifle Range Road at Bangalow as part of the Fixing Local Roads funding.

The road has become increasingly busy with the growth of housing in the area.

It is often cut off during heavy rain and Byron Council will be rectifying the drainage issues as well as resurfacing the road.

Council will be joint funding the road works, allocating approximately $700,000 for the four projects.

Planning work on the projects is now underway.

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CLARENCE Valley Council are widening a 1km length of James Creek Rd from near the intersection of Gardiners Rd to Austons Lane east of the new Harwood Pacific Motorway Bridge.

The road will be widened to 9m, with two 3.5m lanes and 0.5 m of sealed shoulder and 0.5m of unsealed shoulder.

Works started last week and will take around two months to complete.

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Southern Cross Uni libraries reopen after Covid lockdown AFTER being virtually locked down for more than three months because of the Coronavirus pandemic the gradual re-opening of on-campus facilities for students and staff at Southern Cross University campuses in the region is now underway.

The University’s libraries at Lismore, Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour opened their doors again with a reduced capacity and strict social distancing measures in place.

Floor plans and work stations have been reconfigured to cater for around 10 percent of normal student capacity and they’ll be required to use swipe cards to gain entry.

Acting Library Services Director, Alison Slocombe says staff have spent the last two weeks working to ensure that the limited reopening goes smoothly.

“We’re doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our students and our staff, and for that reason we won’t be offering a face-to-face service although there will be minimal staff present in the buildings”.

“Books that have been used still need to be quarantined for 24 hours, and a ‘click and collect’ service will operate for lending”.

Students will be able use special kiosks to access library services with an online chat function and precautionary

measures like plastic keyboard covers and hand sanitiser and wipes have been provided.

Alison Slocombe said that even

during the shutdown library staff had been busy behind the scenes to maintain student requirements.

“Throughout the closure a

small but dedicated band of two to three library staff members have been on site at each campus every day”.

“We continued to provide all our services, including mail out lending, our online help resources, virtual appointments and video tutorials”.

“We don’t really know what to expect regarding demand and the restrictions in place mean that our capacity is greatly reduced down to around 10 percent of the numbers we could normally accommodate”.

“We will be monitoring usage and demand closely and will be ready to adjust as necessary”, she said.

Monash University scientists engineer lowcost immunotherapies Researchers from Monash University’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) are paving the way for accessible and affordable cancer treatment by using powerful nanoscale tools to overcome the high costs and long lead-times associated with one of the world’s newest forms of immunotherapy: CAR-T cell therapy.

CAR-T cell therapy alters white bloods cells (or ‘T cells’) to directly and precisely kill cancer cells – the T cells are taken from the patient’s blood, genetically engineered and then infused back into the patient to attack the cancer cells. It’s generated enormous global excitement due to promising results in treating some blood cancers, however it’s slow and expensive (>A$600k per patient) because of the many steps involved in the end-to-end process.

The team at MIPS, led by Professor Nicolas Voelcker and Dr Roey Elnathan, have initiated the use of nanotechnologies to simplify the process by completely eliminating what is currently the most expensive and time-consuming step to CAR-T cell manufacturing – the use of an inactive virus (viral vector) to genetically encode the T cells.

Viral vectors are the root causes of the high costs and treatment delay in current CAR-T cell manufacturing and the global market for a low-cost, non-viral CAR-T cell manufacturing process is substantial.

Dr Elnathan says: “There is an urgent need for a scalable, low-cost, streamlined CAR-T cell manufacturing process that does not rely on viral transfection methods.”

“At MIPS we’re using nanotechnologies to enable

targeted delivery of non-viral synthetic molecules into the interiors of primary immune cells which are notoriously difficult to transfect. We’ve already shown that this can be done through a scalable route without the viral component.”

The MIPS team has already demonstrated that silicon nanosyringes can directly transport bioactive molecules – DNA, RNA, proteins, and gene-editing tools – into primary immune cells, with their preliminary findings recently published in two high-impact journals: Advanced Materials and Small.

Professor Voelcker says: “This exciting breakthrough is a platform for making a paradigm shift at the interface of nanotechnology and immuno-oncology, which will have huge benefits for patients around the globe.”

“The non-viral process would reduce the complexities and eliminate the safety issues associated with viral vectors, with the potential to change the business model of the therapy from boutique to widely affordable.”

“Furthermore, the nanotechnology has the potential to be conducted entirely within the hospital, offering huge benefits for patients and their healthcare team.”

MIPS is collaborating with ULVAC Inc. in Japan to scale up fabrication of the silicon nanosyringes, which will be critical for rolling out the new technology.

The team is now benchmarking the efficiency and duration of CAR expression against viral delivery. Once this is achieved, they anticipate it will take several years to optimise potency and functionality in preparation for clinical-grade non-viral CAR-T therapy.

Construction tendered for major upgrades at Kingscliff Public School and Kingscliff High School THE Tweed electorate is one step closer to upgrades commencing at Kingscliff Public School and Kingscliff High School, with a call made for construction tenders.

Early construction work is currently being undertaken on both schools and Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest welcomed the next steps towards the major upgrades.

“The contract for major works signifies the next milestone in the $70 million upgrades which will deliver permanent new classrooms and refurbished facilities to each of the two schools”, said Mr Provest.

“Kingscliff is an important, growing regional centre, so I’m very pleased the NSW Government is prioritising the educational needs of our young people.”

“These upgrades provide our local business community with the opportunity to provide skills and services that further build the capability and strength of our communities, while improving economic growth for the region.”

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The upgrades, which are due to be complete by the end of 2021, include the following new facilities: • The upgrade at Kingscliff Public School will provide 32 new permanent classrooms, a new library, play spaces and outdoor amphitheatre, and new school entry and teacher facilities.

• At Kingscliff High School students will benefit from refurbished learning spaces, a

new library, a new creative and performing arts building, new senior learning environment, a new sports pavilion and the refurbishment of hospitality teaching facilities.

Early works started at both schools in April 2020, delivering a new canteen and extension of the hall at Kingscliff Public School and a new purpose-built sports pavilion at Kingscliff High School.

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Funding to fireproof rainforests

By Halden Boyd THE LATEST New South Wales Marine Rescue vessel has been put through its paces at Yamba.

The MB20 vessel will soon be steaming to its Merimbula home to become an integral part of Marine Rescue operations on the NSW South Coast.

The Yamba Welding and Engineering company based the the Clarence River has been pumping out the new range of rescue vessels for MRNSW which offer a new depth and scope for the volunteer organisation.

The vessels are based on a New Zealand design called a NAIAD, which are fast and

By Halden Boyd NEW South Wales Maritime has installed brand new sector lights at Ballina.

These lights have a new look and work differently from the older style ones.

A sector light is a fixed aid to navigation that displays a light of different colours and/ or rhythms over designated arcs.

The colour of the light provides directional information to aid navigation of vessels.

• White - this sector is in the middle of the safe channel;

more suited for inshore and river and estuary operations.

When volunteers willingly go out in some of the worst weather conditions in rescue operations the Naiad hull design provides a higher level of comfort and stability at high speeds, especially in rough conditions.

This ensures that crews can get to the rescue area faster to reduce the risk of victims drowning or succumbing to hypothermia, as well as increasing the chance of people being found if they come to grief while on the water or out to sea.

Ballina Marine Rescue recently commissioned one of the versatile vessels, which volunteers being trained up on the state-of-the-art craft.

• Red - indicates the port edge of the channel for vessels approaching the light source; and • Green - indicates the starboard edge of the channel for vessels approaching the light source.

Vessel operators entering on either side of the channel will see the red or green light shine accordingly to direct them safely towards a centreline channel indicated by the white light.

The light remains visible during the day and night.

After 5,000 hectares in the Nightcap and surrounding National Parks were devastated in the Black Summer fires, Northern Rivers’ landholders are leading the way against fire-prone plant species in the hopes of future-proofing neighbouring rainforest.

Safeguarding habitat for impacted animals including koala and Red-legged Pademelon, Mullumbimby volunteers from Rainforest 4 Foundation, along with bush regeneration members of Madhima Gulgan Community Association, are concentrating on eradicating Running Bamboo, a highly flammable weed which burns exceptionally well, on impacted sites near the Whian Whian and Nightcap National Park.

Funded through the WIRES Landcare Australia Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants, the project will also focus on planting ‘more fire resistant’ local rainforest species in place of exotic species, which catch fire easily.

“After the fires last November, we’re aiming to restore the rainforest for threatened species and most importantly, mitigate future fires,” explained Kelvin Davies, founder of Rainforest 4 Foundation.

“The vegetation that has come to dominate since then is largely non-native, like Running Bamboo which is highly flammable and its removal will diminish fire risk. So we will work to cut the plant down and remove the roots.”

Kelvin added: “And the money and support from this joint alliance between WIRES and Landcare Australia will make such a

big difference.”

Working with volunteers from the Mullumbimby community, the project will benefit 25 threatened species including Alberts Lyrebird, Marbled Frogmouth and Koala, and rebuild habitat with nest boxes and water stations for many mammals including Red-legged Pademelon, thus helping to provide ongoing habitat in future droughts and subsequent fires.

The project aims to engage with private landholders at the edge of the national parks and work with them on protecting their homes - and habitat on their property.

Kelvin said: “Many landholders at the base of Mt Nardi and surrounding areas were completely blindsided by the fires.

Some had to evacuate their homes during November 2019 not knowing what to expect on their return. So developing an understanding of vegetation management to mitigate fire risk and maintain habitat will benefit national parks and all adjoining landholders.

“New residents and landowners will benefit from this project to aid successful environmental management of land. They are very willing to learn the required knowledge to deal with the regeneration of their land. It is envisaged this will assist others with the control and eradication of fire prone vegetation on their own land in favour of less flammable rainforest thus increasing habitat for native fauna in a broader area.”

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bush regenerators on the project, the grants funding is also being utilised to offer paid work to these members.

Launched in April 2020, the WIRES Landcare Australia Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants is a pioneering alliance between two not-for-profits that have been part of the fabric of local communities for over 30 years.

64 environmental groups across the country will benefit from the landmark $1.185million grants partnership supporting recovery of wildlife habitats impacted by bushfire and drought.

Made possible due to the unprecedented volume of donations to WIRES from within Australia and around the world following the Black Summer bushfires, this grants program will support wide-ranging regeneration projects focused on restoring habitat impacted by the bushfires.

Projects include rainforest revegetation, installation of nest boxes to replace destroyed tree hollows for decimated native species, feeding programs for endangered wildlife, management of invasive weeds, erosion control and protection of our waterways and aquatic habitat.

As the largest wildlife rescue organisation in the country, WIRES rescues, rehabilitates and releases native animals and partners on projects that improve long-term outcomes for native animals and help preserve vulnerable Australian wildlife populations.

For full list of recipients, please visit: landcareaustralia.org.au/ wireslandcaregrants

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Protecting the environment

OUR present Federal Government asked businessman Professor Grahame Samuel, the former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman to undertake a year-long review of our most important environmental law.

Professor Samuel has just released his scathing interim report and yet the government has already announced it wants to rush through legislation to hand over environmental decision-making to State and Territory Governments as early as next month.

This despite the fact that Professor Samuel’s final report isn’t due until October.

But if you just consider this Covid-19 world our children and grandchildren have now inherited, in which clean air, one of our four vital needs, in now no longer rompt reply with clearguaranteed around the world,/ clearly, ctions regarding errors we’re doing something ions or for approval is drastically wrong with the y appreciated environment on which we all other species depend.

Professor Samuel clearly states that our

environmental law over the past twenty years has been: “an ineffectual failure that doesn’t suit its purpose.” and that: “Australia’s natural environment and iconic places are in an overall state of decline and are under increasing threat.”

Even with the highest national environmental standards a: “strong, independent cop on the beat is required.” according to Professor Samuel.

But when you hear our Federal Government wants to rush through the legislation, to hand decision-making to our States and territories without an “independent cop on the beat”, you might just consider three recent environmental decisions by three of our State Governments.

Here in March our N.S.W. government gave the go-ahead for Peabody Energy to mine for coal under one of Sydney’s water reservoirs; the Western Australia government allowed Rio Tinto to destroy 46,000-year-old rock shelters sacred to the Puuntu Kunti Kurrama

people and the Victorian government’s VicForests violated federal law by logging endangered species habitat. Do you think this passes “the pub test” or do you think it sounds more like snapping back into “business-as-usual” with our children’s inheritance, the natural environment on which they depend?

It really is great to read that six Northern Rivers

by Halden Boyd community organisations have been awarded a total IN THE past areas like Ballina Shire of $100,000 to enable their asbestos was historically used for exterior environmental projects linings, roofing, fencing and other uses to continue, thanks to the because of its resistance to salt in the air. support of a local business.

Ballina Council says recognises the But sadly, considering serious health hazard of exposure to mammal species asbestos and has developed an Asbestos extinctions, we have the Management Policy to help minimise the highest mammal extinction risks to the community. rate in the world. Out of 84 This policy has recently been reviewed mammal extinctions worldand is now on public exhibition for wide, 30 have occurred in community feedback.

Australia, that’s 35% of Key topics include: global mammal extinctions.

• The role of council and other If our Covid-19 pandemic organisations in managing asbestos; only tells us one thing, Phone: 6684 1777 it is that we must start to do things differently Fax: 6684 1719 both for our children and Email: proof@echo.net.au grandchildren and for the world’s animal and plant A STUDY during last season’s bushfires species that never have a provides vital insights into the multiple vote in their futures. interplays between weather extremes and

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• Council’s relevant regulatory powers; • Council’s approach to dealing with naturally occurring asbestos, sites contaminated by asbestos and emergencies or incidents; • General advice for residents on renovating homes that may contain asbestos; • Council’s development approval process for developments that may involve asbestos and conditions of consent; and • Waste management and regulation procedures for asbestos waste.

Submissions for feedback close on Wednesday 5th August.

The community can have its say on the Ballina Shire website.

New holistic approach to monitoring climate will help fight bushfires air pollution, including: • Dependencies between pollution, heat waves and drought exacerbate the impact of bushfires; • Specific combinations of temperature/ relative humidity are conducive to higher/ lower levels of pollution; • Pollution intensifies at night/in the morning, especially after daytime temperatures above 35 °C; • Intense rain causes highest dust levels; • Extreme pollution strongly reduces UV radiation.

Research carried out at the height of the 2019/2020 Australian bushfire season demonstrates how the relationships between extreme pollution, heat waves and drought exacerbate the impact of bushfires on urban outdoor liveability.

The environmental and air quality monitoring campaign, a joint study from UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney, found that specific combinations of air temperature and relative humidity were conducive to higher and lower levels of air pollution.

Air pollution was generally higher during the night and in the morning, especially after daytime temperatures above 35 °C. Intense rain was found to cause the highest and most persistent dust levels. Despite their acknowledged air-cleansing properties, heavy raindrops trigger a mechanism that produces solid particles from soil, which can substantially raise local pollution levels.

Additionally, dense layers of particulate matter – microscopic solid particles and liquid droplets found in air – were found to strongly reduce UV radiation.

The research is the first to identify these interrelationships on a local scale under

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weather anomalies, such as bushfires. The study offers a new holistic approach to environmental monitoring.

“The size and destructive potential of the 2019–20 Australian bushfires shocked the world,” says senior co-author Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris from UNSW Built Environment. “In the duration of our study, some 186,000km2 was burnt – that’s almost the size of England.

“It is crucial we have a better understanding of the potential consequences of an increased rate and extension of bushfires, especially to improve our risk preparedness and subsequent coping strategies.”

A compact meteorological station in Petersham monitored conditions from 20 December 2019 to 13 January 2020, when hundreds of fires were burning at Sydney’s borders. It measured air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind patterns, solar and UV radiation, UV index, and particulate matter (PM).

During this time, extreme pollution, heat waves and drought were recorded simultaneously. The PM10 content, that is microscopic inhalable particles, reached a maximum of 160 μg m−3 (more than four times the level associated with good air quality), the temperature peaked at 46.2°C, and the accumulated rain was just 13.6 mm (compared to 91.1mm, the mean average rainfall in January over the last 20 years).

Wind gusts of more than 100 km/h also resulted in unpredictable fire paths and extremely poor air quality in the nearby areas.

“The kind of expansive burning we saw during this season’s bushfires triggers an especially health-threatening vicious circle: extreme pollution suppresses rain, which prolongs drought, which sustains heat waves and bushfires’ persistence,” says Prof. Santamouris.

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Bushfire funding for wildlife ELEVEN projects have been selected to support bushfire recovery in Page as part of a grants programme to help native wildlife and habitat recover from the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires.

“We have made a $200 million commitment to the long-term recovery of threatened species, native animals and local habitats,” Page MP Kevin Hogan said.

“We are working with ecologists, Indigenous leaders, bushfire experts, scientists, wildlife experts and community organisations in preparing strategies to build back better for our wildlife and landscapes.”

Mr Hogan said that local activities included feral pig and weed control in the Bungwalbin reserves, and erosion

control and revegetation of the Evans, Esk, Nymbioda, Orara Rivers and Goolang Creek in the Clarence Valley.

“The people of Page have been deeply affected by the fires and seeing the environment recover around them and the return of native animals is an important part of the recovery process.”

“It is going to take time, but the community will play a vital role in making it happen.”

In May the Government committed a further $150 million for bushfire recovery for native wildlife and habitat areas in addition to the initial $50 million funding.

These funds will be invested in bushfire affected regions over the next two years.

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August exhibitions at NR Community Gallery Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) Ballina launches four exciting new exhibitions in August and welcomes community and visitors to join us in the Gallery.

Unconditional Stories | Ballina Hospital and Lismore TAFE Join us on this journey of health, illness and life experiences transformed into art. A visual exploration of the impact of illness and injury experienced by patients and their caregivers recently discharged from Ballina District Hospital. Students from Lismore TAFE Creative Design and Ideation Faculty collaborated with patients to produce a range of artwork that reflects unique and personal stories of sickness and healing.

Boundlessness | Bruno Kortenhorst This collection of photographs explore the boundaries between inner and outer worlds and are informed by Kortenhorst’s lifelong interest in meditation.

Created while on retreat in the desert at Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Kortenhorst uses an analogue pinhole camera that does not have a viewfinder. The process is intuitive and experimental, and the results have a dreamlike quality.

Eco-Land | Geoff Tolchard Artist and art history lecturer Geoff Tolchard presents a series of drawings completed during lockdown. Tolchard uses animals as a metaphor for tolerance and hope. With the ever increasing depletion of nature and the call for more conservation, his drawings can be seen as ‘single frame stories’.

On Orchard | Michael Stiegler Artist, designer and photographer Michael Stiegler, recently returned after living and working in New York. Stiegler’s unconventional mixed media works comment on excess in contemporary culture, portraying vulnerability, desire, anxiety and lust for consumption

in a modern world. Ugliness and beauty coexist in his work, as they do in reality. His works combine art, fashion and photography with an energetic street appeal.

All exhibitions open Wednesday 12 August 2020 and continue until Sunday 18 October 2020.

The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and weekends from 9.30am until 1:00pm.

Bookings are not required however all visitors must sign in and observe COVID-19 safety requirements. For more info contact the Gallery on 6681 0530 or visit www.nrcgballina.com.au

Forward planning critical in preventing labour shortages

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AUSVEG, the industry representative for Australia’s vegetable and potato growers, is urging vegetables growers across the country to assess their labour needs and forward plan now before the busy spring and summer harvest seasons.

The call for forward planning comes as the number of foreign workers, which the industry has relied on for harvesting, has fallen due to the restrictions on international travel. This has coincided with harsher restrictions on movement of farm workers across borders on the eastern seaboard, which has left some businesses short of workers during their busy harvest period.

AUSVEG CEO James Whiteside says that with the availability of foreign workers is significantly reduced for this time of the year, and that growers need to be as proactive as possible in assessing their labour needs so that they can protect themselves as much as possible from worker shortages.

Working holiday makers and seasonal workers numbers in Australia are down about 35 per cent on where they would normally be and that is expected to continue to decline further as we get closer to Christmas. Unfortunately, with the international border restrictions and with no clear end in sight, it is difficult to for growers and industry to plan for an international workforce,” said Mr Whiteside.

“It is also made more difficult with domestic border closures, which is why it is crucial growers plan and advertise their workforce needs as early as possible.”

“Growers will always have a preference to employ local workers, and the reality is that our industry cannot rely on international

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workers as they have in the past to supplement the workers they need that cannot be sourced locally.”

“We cannot predict what the short-, medium- and long-term challenges of dealing with COVID-19 are in different states, so it is critical that growers start thinking about their labour requirements for the coming months so that they can investigate mitigation plans in case there are further disruptions to the movement of people across borders and regions.”

“The reality is that the demand for labour is likely to exceed supply in many areas and it is likely that those growers who have paid attention to the need for alternative labour sourcing arrangements earlier will see the least disruption to their operations.”

Growers are encouraged to lodge their labour needs through the Harvest Trail Service (employment.gov.au/harvest-trailservices) so that they can find workers willing and able to work on vegetable farms.

AUSVEG has been working with federal and state governments to try to improve grower access to labour, but there is a shortage of information on the size of the problem. To address this, EY has been engaged by Hort Innovation to better define the industry’s workforce needs.

“AUSVEG strongly encourages growers to complete the online survey that EY has developed,” said Mr Whiteside. The EY survey can be found at globaleysurvey. ey.com/jfe/form/SV_esQae5zI1WYhGBv. AUSVEG also encourages those displaced workers who are fit and active and are looking for work in horticulture to head to the JobActive website (jobsearch.gov.au/).

LETTERS

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It’s good to see that you will be including letters to the editor in your newspaper.

In the past, I’ve found such a platform to be a very successful and effective means of raising matters that are often ignored or swept under the carpet.

Such a case exists with the road that we live in...

Graham Road in Marom Creek.

Graham Road is 3.3 kilometres long and a dead end.

1.3 kilometres is bitumen and infrequently maintained and patched.

The remaining two kilometres are gravel... mainly dirt, very little gravel.

This two kilometre stretch is badly in need of repair.

It is infested with holes and ditches, some even trench-like that are damn near insurmountable.

The school bus travels the road four times each school day and apparently has suffered suspension damage. No doubt Council will be hearing more on this.

It is apparent that Graham Road needs immediate attention.

I ring the council and after a pause I am told “...it is on our schedule”.

When?

“I can’t tell you that.”

What? A secret? Or more likely, “I don’t know”??

Frankly, that is not good enough.

Our neighbours, the residents of Graham Road and the adjacent Randle Road are concerned and despite their many complaints, have received no action from Council.

Three weeks ago, I wrote to the General Manager of the Lismore City Council with copies going to all 11 councillors.

I asked for some action and a definitive reply to my letter.

To date I’ve had some, auto replies, confirming receipt of my emails.

Nothing more!

Graham Road is deteriorating and becoming dangerous but still totally ignored...hopefully by printing this letter we might get some action from Lismore Council.

Campbell Cain Marom Creek I would just like to say again, many, many thanks

for your new paper, again, it is very much appreciated.

Congratulations to all involved. I was so pleased, as I know also from my friends, that the second edition also included a weekly TV guide and funeral notices, both also very much appreciated.

It is indeed great to have such committed people in this region providing residents, who perhaps don’t have access to on-line information, with a printed source of local stories and information. Again, thank you from a satisfied customer.

Lorna Ruge To all the team at The Northern Rivers Times, a big congratulations.

Well done and thank you for coming together and providing the Northern Rivers area with a local newspaper. You can be assured that people are and will be very grateful for what each person that makes up the team that is The Northern Rivers Times has and will hopefully continue to bring to our own newspaper. My mother and I would happily pay for this paper.

Again, a big thank you

Congratulations

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and all the very best for the future of The Northern Rivers Times.

Ashley Congratulations to you and all your staff for bringing back local news to our area.

It has been years since we have had a local newspaper in the Clarence Valley which looked after our own.

The stories are fantastic, and it was exceptionally great not to hear about what goes on in the USA, China or Sydney and the other areas of no interest to us.

I am looking forward to the next edition as are the rest of my family.

Keep up the great work and you’ll have many friends for life.

Pieter Kleyjan How refreshing to receive and read a local paper focusing on local matters with no gloomy news. To be informed about Rappville pub, Evans Head Emporium and others which I did not know about is great.

I look forward to the TV programme details as well.

I wish you all the best and hope you will be well supported by the communities Margaret David

Clarification We received a couple of complaints that the story on page 6 of our July 16 edition entitled ‘Bravery award winner found guilty of sexual assault’ was “victim blaming”. While we regret the overuse of the word “heroic” in relation to Williams’ survival of a sinking boat, we reject that the article was “victim blaming” by publishing details of the evidence heard by the court.

Williams was found guilty of sexual assault and the publishers do not consider him a “hero”. Apologies to any persons offended by the article.

- Editor Wow. How good are you guys and girls at the Northern Rivers Times?

Finally, a newspaper that is telling us about what is happening not only in our towns and areas but other towns in the northern rivers. In the last 13 years I have never been so informed as to what is happening about in our area as much as you have put up on Facebook and your newspaper.

I had to thank you, this must be a huge investment

by Sharon and Jeff as the owners of the newspaper and the fact that you have employed so many people during hard times is a credit to you.

Keep it up and The Northern Rivers Times will continue to be a household name (as it is now, in such

a short time).

Rowan Davidson Thank you for a great read covering the whole of our Northern Rivers area.

Marolyn Blake I agree with the positive comments, thank you for providing a printed newspaper with lots of interesting articles.

Alex Robbie I think more stories down the Grafton end of the Northern Rivers would be good.

Karleen Murray Thank you for the newspaper you are printing and delivering in the area.

You must know how much it is appreciated.

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Whiddon Kyogle aged care expansion completed AWARD-winning aged care provider, Whiddon, will open the doors to their newly built wing and refurbished aged care home at Whiddon Kyogle.

The project is part of a $10 million project to provide additional residential aged care places for the region, and enhance the existing facilities within their aged care community in Kyogle.

The project, which received $5 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Jobs Investment Package, has now been completed.

The new home offers an additional 23 single rooms with views, allied health spaces, activities spaces, refurbished kitchen with servery, open plan living spaces and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Whiddon CEO, Chris Mamarelis said the project reinforces Whiddon’s commitment to provide quality aged care services to senior Australians living in rural and remote locations.

“We are pleased to expand our beautiful aged care home in Kyogle to offer an additional 24 residential aged care beds for the region and new facilities that are aligned to our relationship-based care model. These additional places will help ensure that

senior community members can stay living in the community they know and love, which is something we are incredibly passionate about.”

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Whiddon Kyogle team, residents, families and the wider community who have supported us to deliver this wonderful project to the local community. I would also like to thank the Member for Page, Mr Kevin Hogan MP, who has supported Whiddon to achieve a number of important aged care growth projects in the region.”

“This project has helped to provide more jobs for the region, including new positions in nursing care, hospitality and hotel services, along with 94 construction jobs during the building phase and an annual $1 million contribution to the region,” Mr Mamarelis said.

Whiddon’s Regional Manager – Northern, Ines Reynolds, said the new building has been designed with the resident front of mind, to support Whiddon’s relationship based care model and promote independence, choice and quality of life for residents.

“We are excited, and very proud, of what has been

achieved over the last two years to bring this project to life, and look forward to hosting a very special Grand Opening later on in the year once COVID-19 restrictions allow us to do so. We are excited to welcome the community to tour our home and find out more about our care and facilities,” Ms Reynolds said.

Community members who are currently considering aged care options can book a tour of Whiddon Kyogle by phoning 1300 738 388.

Whiddon Kyogle project highlights include: • Construction of a new wing at Whiddon Kyogle with 24 new aged care beds that were allocated in the 2016 Aged Care Approvals Round; • A range of accommodation options, including single and double rooms with ensuites and dementia specific units and views; • Secure courtyards to promote outdoor living and ready access to gardens; • A new servery to service two dining rooms; • New laundry to service a larger aged care home with additional residents; • Allied Health room; and • Open plan living spaces.

Extra care and vigilance needed in aged care to protect people living with dementia DEMENTIA peak body acknowledges the devastating impact that COVID-19 is having on older Australians, particularly on people living with dementia who are some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said it is crucial that all those working in aged care, especially in Victoria, are extra vigilant in providing care for people living with dementia to protect them from the risk of COVID-19.

“During this time, the aged care sector is under increasing stress.

For those impacted by dementia, there will be an added layer of anxiety,” Ms McCabe said.

“With around 50 per cent of residents in residential care living with dementia, this must be adequately addressed.

“Imagine you are a person living with dementia in residential aged

care. Before COVID-19, you might have had regular visits from family members, you might have enjoyed a group lifestyle activity to help you feel connected and you could move freely around the home.

“Suddenly, you cannot leave your room, you might feel frightened by people in masks who you don’t recognise, and are increasingly scared and confused about what is going on.

“When dementia impacts on the ability to communicate their hunger, their pain or their wishes it makes them especially vulnerable.

“This is an example of how the pandemic can impact a person living with dementia – by increasing social isolation, greatly limiting their movement, changing mood and cognition, changing their routine, unsettled by unfamiliar staff, as well as being constantly monitored by people in masks and personal protective equipment (PPE).

“Most family carers understand the rationale for strict protocols in Victoria but the isolation from a loved one is still deeply upsetting for them.

“Carers have reported feelings of grief and anxiety over the risk of neglect or harm, a loss of social connection, purpose and sense of self.

“We know providers are doing the best they can in very difficult and extraordinary circumstances.

“People living with dementia, depending on their symptoms and the level of their abilities, will have varying levels of understanding of the changing situation with COVID-19.

“Effective communication and engagement are paramount at this time. People living with dementia might have trouble recognising people wearing PPE or more difficulty understanding them.

“Introducing yourself by name, using a reassuring tone and

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pitch, and repeating important key messages are imperative to communicate effectively, as is focusing on person-centred care.

“Engaging with the family wherever possible, even if they are unable to be on site, will help aged care workers in their role.

“The familiar voice of a loved one on a phone call may help to calm someone who seems distressed.

“Family members may be able to share the person’s story with staff that will help them to better understand what the person in their care might be experiencing or how they are responding. They will appreciate being included.

“The more you know about the person, the more you can plan and be prepared to communicate in a way that is best for them.

“At this time it is vital to ensure thorough handovers about the needs of residents living with dementia at shift changes,

especially with the increase of agency staff who may be unfamiliar to the resident and unaware of the specific needs of individuals.

“We are here to support the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the 1.6 million people involved in their care.

Please get in touch with our National Dementia Helpline as questions and concerns arise, on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia. org.au for webchat, resources and information in other languages.”

For support for people with dementia who are experiencing changes in behaviour that impact their care or the carer, contact Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) on 1800 699 799.

For information and support to senior Australians, their families and carers, contact the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866.

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by Halden Boyd THE GREEN light has been given for the building of a new learning centre within St Marys Catholic College at Casino by the Northern Regional Planning Panel.

Two years in the planning the new $8.4 million Centre will replace science, technology and classrooms dating back to the 1970s.

Situated behind the Parish Office the Centre is designed to fit in with the Church and Presbytery on the corner of Centre and Canterbury Street.

The building programme is expected provide a huge boost to the economy of Casino.

The project will see the demolition of existing school buildings and the construction of a two-storey building for

general learning areas, common learning space, labs, amenities and a new canteen.

The proposal does not alter the student capacity of the school, but includes a variation to the 8.5 metre building height standard to 10 metres.

The areas to be demolished will be three two-storey buildings, a single storey toilet and classroom, the school canteen building and associated covered walkways, and paved areas.

A new two-storey building will then be built in the same location with a more compact footprint according the development plans.

The heritage listed St Mary’s Catholic Church and St Mary’s Catholic Presbytery adjoin the development site on the corner of Centre Street and Canterbury Street.

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JULY 30, 2020

Fairs set to return to Northern Rivers

VISITORS are invited to step back in time at the Alstonville Antique Collectable & Record Fair. This is the perfect opportunity for the public to purchase rare items for their existing collection, or for beginners to start exploring the

world of collectables.

Stall holders from all over Queensland and New South Wales will have rare memorabilia and antiques on display that will bring back a flood of memories for some, and will provide others with a rare insight to the past.

Items ranging from antique toys, jewellery, LP Records and books, to fine china, coins and cards, there is something for everyone.

While face masks are not compulsory, the organisers are offering a $25 spending voucher each hour to the best judges

brightest or unique face mask.

Antique Collectable Fairs are a fun event for all the family, with so many unique items on display it’s easy to get lost in the past while exploring what’s on offer for hours. Visitors to the fair will be able to browse or buy at the

two-day Fair.

Admission is free for children under 14 years of age and adults are $8, aged pensioners $6. This two-day event will be held at the Alstonville Community Leisure Center 9am to 4pm Saturday 1st 9am to 2pm Sunday 2nd August.

THERE have been many winners and a handful of losers in Ballina Shire Council’s 2020/2021 Financial Assistance to Community and Sporting Groups Programme.

A total of 49 applications were received, with just nine groups missing out altogether in the $97,000 donations round for this financial year.

Just over $74,000 was given to community groups, and $23,000 to four sporting organisations.

Many applicants received half of the money they applied for in the grants round.

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tv listings BEST ON THE BOX WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

BACHELOR IN PARADISE

WIN, 7.30pm

SATURDAY

SHAKESPEARE AND HATHAWAY

ABC, 7.30pm

Season three of TV’s cheeriest murder mystery winds up tonight with a cracking episode guest-starring EastEnders icon Tamzin Outhwaite as Jessica, a single mum with high expectations for her teenage kids. While her daughter Isabella (Hannah Saxby) has been accepted into Oxford, son Charlie (Gus Barry) hasn’t reached the same dizzying academic heights.

Snooping through Charlie’s phone, she suspects he has committed a crime, and comes to Frank (Mark Benton, above right) and Lu (Jo Joyner, above left) for answers.

Without any evidence of what crime Charlie could possibly be involved in, the private detectives start tailing the teen.

Short and sweet, just like any holiday romance, another season of Bachelor in Paradise is coming to an end.

Under the eye of host Osher Günsberg (pictured), these former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants have been testing the waters with each other. Now that no new suitors will be joining the group, only those who have found a love connection remain. It’s time for them to decide whether the relationships they’ve formed have what it takes to make it in the real world.

What better way to find out than introducing their new partner to their family? For some, the scrutiny of their nearest and dearest could spell disaster.

MURDOCH MYSTERIES

7TWO, 8.30pm

When the Madison’s Fine Beef Culinary Challenge comes to Toronto, it quickly becomes clear that, despite the presence of an insult-hurling celebrity judge (cheekily named Randall Gordon in a not-particularly-subtle nod to Gordon Ramsay), the sponsored cooking contest is no MasterChef. When the judge suddenly feels faint and is found to have come down with botulism, Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson, pictured) suspects an intentional poisoning has taken place.

However, as he tries to uncover any possible suspects who stand to benefit from the crime, it’s revealed that the judge wasn’t the only one who ate from the tainted dish – everyone did, including Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and Margaret Brackenreid (Arwen Humphreys) – and several lives are now on the line.

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FRIDAY, July 31 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce.

(Mal, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.15 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 The Repair Shop. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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 Native America. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness. 3.40 Building The Tube. (PG, R) 4.35 Coast To Coast. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. (2017, Msv, R, CC) 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 MOVIE: St. Vincent.

(2014, Malsv, 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) 1.00 The Living Room.

(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

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 Monty Don’s French Gardens: The Artistic Garden. (CC) Part 3 of 3.

8.30 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, CC) With their son Caden in the hospital, Max and Kathryn battle for control over the future of their son.

9.30 Marcella. (Malv, CC) Marcella confronts an ageing rock star about a stolen binder with important information.

10.20 ABC Late News. (CC) Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

10.45 The Virus. (R, CC) 11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, PG, R, CC) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 The Day Kennedy Died. (PGa, R, CC) 8.30 MOVIE: Marshall. (2017, alsv, R, CC) A lawyer defends a black chauffeur.

Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad. 10.40 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.10 The Late Session. (Ml, R, CC) 12.10 Eight Days That Made Rome. (Mav, R, CC) 3.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+als, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (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) Johanna Griggs meets a couple who converted a run-down old church into a home. Charlie Albone shows you how to help succulents thrive now and into the future. Adam Dovile creates a stylish serving tray.

8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R, CC) A 35 year-old writer travels to Tuscany, following her divorce, and surprises herself by offering to buy a rundown villa, which she brings to life with the help of a real estate agent and a contractor. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan.

10.50 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 12.

Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks.

From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9.45 Friday Night Knock Off. (CC) Host Erin Molan is joined by Billy Slater, Paul Gallen and Brad Fittler for the post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.35 MOVIE: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. (1993, Mv, R, CC) The turbulent life of Bruce Lee. Jason Scott Lee. 1.05 Award Winning Tasmania. (R, CC) Ben and Leigh visit a chocolate factory.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop.

4.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) Peel is kidnapped.

5.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (CC) The team hold a dinner party.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R, CC) An irreverent look at news, with comedians, including show regulars Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee, competing to see who can remember the most about events of the week. Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA. (Mls, R, CC) Celebrities watch TV shows.

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)

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. 8.35 Absolutely Fabulous. 9.00 The Office. 9.30 Black Books. 9.55 Blackadder The Third. 10.30 Parks And Recreation. 10.50 30 Rock.

11.35 Workaholics. 12.20am Peep Show. 1.10 The Inbetweeners. 1.35 Episodes. 2.05 News Update.

2.10 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.15 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Rita And Crocodile.

5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Boeing 777: The Heavy Check. 1.05 Front Up. 2.10 Go 8 Bit: The Video Game Show. 3.10 Yokayi Footy.

3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Inhuman Kind. 5.40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.10 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. 9.30 Student Sex Workers. 10.25 Sex Revolutions. 11.30 The Feed. Midnight Taboos And Subcultures. 12.50 Dragula. 2.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. Noon

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 The Rockford Files.

1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven.

(2016, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 3. Grand Prix of Andalucia. Replay. 9.30 RPM. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Instinct. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

10.30 Elementary. 11.30 CSI: Miami. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3.30pm Ice Stars. 4.00 Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 5.00 School Of Rock. 5.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.00 All Hail King Julien. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.35 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Slugterra. 10.20 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Golden Kingdom.

Continued. (2015, PG, Burmese) 7.25 Zarafa. (2012, PG, French) 8.55 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 10.55 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 12.30pm Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 2.15 Travellers And Magicians. (2003, PG, Dzongkha) 4.15 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 5.55 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 7.35 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. (2001, M) 9.30 Edge Of Darkness. (2010, MA15+) 11.40 Volver.

(2006, M, Spanish) 1.55am Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

(2001, M) 3.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00

Swamp People. 10.00 Megastructures. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Cars, Cops & Criminals.

1.30 Poker. Triton Super High Roller Series.

2.30 Reluctant Outdoorsman. 3.00 Big Water Adventures. 3.30 Megastructures. 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Friday Night Countdown.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Essendon v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 11.00 Dance Moms.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Xena. 2.00 Friday Night Lights. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Malcolm. 6.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 8.20 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Vampires Suck. (2010, M) 12.20am Heroes. 1.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: B&W. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Dora. 6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 6.55 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 SpongeBob. 9.00 Crocamole.

9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon WIN News.

1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 To Be Advised. 7.30 Friends.

8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen.

(2007, PG) 11.25 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.30 Friday Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

6.30 Friday Briefing. 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 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Mix. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.25 Q+A. 12.30am Friday Briefing. 1.00 ABC News Overnight. 1.15 The Drum. 2.10 ABC Late News. 2.40 The Virus. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 New Normal. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.10 The Dreaming. 9.35 Kagagi. 10.00 Insight. 11.00 Big Freedia: Queen Of Bounce. Noon MOVIE: 5th World. (2005, M) 1.30 Blood Brothers.

2.30 Meeting Place. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.05 Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Chefs’ Line. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Our Place. 9.40 Sasquatch’n. 10.40 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 House Hunters. 11.00 Building Off The Grid. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Buying Alaska.

2.00 Worst To First. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Buying The Bayou. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barn Hunters. 8.30 Boise Boys. 9.30 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 The Treehouse Guys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

11.30 Hidden Italy. Noon Bake With Anna. 12.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 1.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 1.30 Mercurio’s Menu. 2.00 The Urban Vegetarian. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Delicacy Hunter. 3.30 Mexican Table. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 How To Cook. 7.30 My Second Restaurant In India. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 9.35 Bake With Anna Olson. 10.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 11.00 Late Programs.

House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Durrells. 2.00 Weddings Make You Laugh Out Loud. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 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 Billy Connolly: Journey To The Edge Of The World. 11.30 Late Programs.

Sports First. 9.00 Sports First. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report. 5.00 AFL Tonight. 5.30 Sports Day. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Outsiders’ Guide. 8.30 Kenny On Media. 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, August 1 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 The Sound. (PG, R) 1.30 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie. (PG, R) 2.30 Back In Time For Dinner. (R, CC) 3.30 Escape From The City. (R, CC) 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) 5.00 Soccer. (CC) A-League.

Melbourne City v Sydney FC.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 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 Bollywood: World’s Biggest Film Industry. (PGav, R) 4.05 Gadget Man. (PG, R) 4.30 Miracle At Sea. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Beach Cops.

(PG, R) 12.30 Weddings Make You Laugh Out Loud. (PGl, R) 1.30 To Be Advised.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R, CC) 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (PG) 12.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 1.00 Netball. (CC) Super Netball. Round 1. Queensland Firebirds v Sunshine Coast Lightning. 3.00 Netball. (CC) Super Netball. Round 1. Giants v West Coast Fever. 5.00 News.

5.30 Getaway. (PG, CC)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Children’s Hospital. (PGa, R) 12.40 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. (R) 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

5.00 News.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway.

(Final, PG, CC) Frank and Lu delve into the world of tutoring.

8.20 Les Misérables. (Mv, CC) With Paris is on the brink of revolt, Javert redoubles his efforts to find Jean Valjean.

9.20 Miniseries: Thirteen.

(MA15+as, R, CC) Part 3 of 5. DI Elliott Carne and DS Lisa Merchant find themselves on opposing sides of the case.

10.20 The Good Karma Hospital.

(Ma, R, CC) AJ returns to the hospital keen to impress.

11.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: A Railway Too Far? (PGa, R, CC) 8.30 MOVIE: The King’s Speech.

(2010, Ml, R, CC) King George VI struggles with a speech impediment. Colin Firth.

10.35 Miniseries: On The Ropes. (Mlsv, R, CC) 2.25 Trump’s Showdown. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mals, R) 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 Border Patrol. (PG, CC) A woman arrives in Christchurch.

7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R, CC) A secret agent and his team must eradicate a rogue organisation that is committed to destroying them. Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg.

10.00 MOVIE: Wrath Of The Titans.

(2012, Mv, R, CC) After Zeus is imprisoned in the underworld, his son Perseus must rescue him before the Titan Kronos is released. Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson.

12.00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2.

(2017, PGals, CC) An ideal Christmas is thrown into chaos.

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg.

9.30 MOVIE: Blockers.

(2018, MA15+alns, CC) Leslie Mann.

11.30 MOVIE: Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers. (1984, Mlsv, R, CC) 1.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, CC) 2.00 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. (PGadl, R, CC) Conan O’Brien tries his hand at lifeguarding.

7.00 The Children’s Hospital.

(PGa, CC) Narrated by David Tennant.

7.40 Ambulance. (Mad, CC) Two emergency services cross over when a burglar breaks his leg fleeing the scene of the crime.

10.00 Beecham House. (M, CC) Margaret is devastated.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R, CC) The son of a blogger is kidnapped.

12.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R, CC) 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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 Live From The BBC. 9.15 QI. 10.15 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.00 Would I Lie To You? 11.30 Motherland. 12.30am Friday Night Dinner. 12.55 The Trip To Italy. 1.25 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.55 Live At The Apollo. 2.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 3.25 News Update.

3.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 Basketball. NBA. Sacramento Kings v San Antonio Spurs. 12.30pm The Good Doctor: Korea. 1.40 New Girl. 2.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.15 WorldWatch. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.40 Happy Endings.

6.45 Meet The Polygamists. 7.40 Stargate SG-1.

8.30 Ancient Aliens. 9.20 Fear The Walking Dead.

11.10 Original Sin: Sex. 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Travel Oz. 9.20 NBC Today. 11.20 Air Crash Investigation. 12.20pm To Be Advised. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 3. Manly v Northern Suburbs. 5.00 Sydney Weekender. 5.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Honey I Bought The House. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 The Baron. 11.00 MOVIE: Take Me High. (1974) 12.55pm MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 2.50 MOVIE: Crossplot.

(1969, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: Geronimo. (1962, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Shane. (1953) 9.25 MOVIE: The Mechanic.

(1972, M) 11.30 Miniseries: Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution. 1.30am My Favorite Martian. 2.00 Gideon’s Way. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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: Enterprise. 1.00 Rocky Mountain Railroad. 2.00 One Strange Rock. 3.00 RPM. 3.30 Driven Not Hidden. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Mighty Machines.

5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3.30pm Dragon Ball Super. 4.00 Gym Stars.

4.30 Odd Squad. 5.00 School Of Rock. 5.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.00 All Hail King Julien.

6.30 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 7.20 Operation Ouch! 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts. 8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra. 9.40 Slugterra. 10.05 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 7.05 Travellers And Magicians. (2003, PG, Dzongkha) 9.05 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 11.05 Alpha. (2018, PG) 12.55pm Polina. (2016, PG, French) 2.55 Summer Wars.

(2009, PG) 5.05 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 6.40 Alpha. (2018, PG) 8.30 Midnight In Paris.

(2011, PG) 10.15 Venus. (2006, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 5.50 Esio Trot. (2015, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Counting Cars. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Pawn Stars. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld.

1.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 2.00 Counting Cars. 2.30 Fishing And Adventure. 3.05 American Pickers. 4.05 Swamp People. 5.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. St Kilda v Sydney. 7.30 MOVIE: The Replacements. (2000, M) 10.05 MOVIE: White Men Can’t Jump. (1992, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

2pm BattleBots. 3.00 The Road Trick. 3.30 The Xtreme Collxtion. 4.30 Peaking. 4.50 Children’s Programs. 5.20 MOVIE: Flushed Away. (2006) 7.00 MOVIE: Despicable Me 3. (2017, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Joe Dirt. (2001, M) 12.15am Heroes. 1.10 Manifest.

2.00 Wife Swap US. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 Kuu Kuu Harajuku. 9.05 Butterbean’s Cafe. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon Raymond. 12.30 The Neighborhood. 1.30 Man With A Plan. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Will & Grace.

6.00 Friends. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Columbo. 10.00 The Graham Norton Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 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 Back Roads. (Final) 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

(Final) 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Come Dine With Me UK. 1.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 1.30 Cook’s Pantry. 2.00 Saturday Kitchen. 3.00 Taste Of The Territory. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 The Sweet Life. 6.30 Made In Britain. (Premiere) 7.30 Silvia Colloca’s Cook Like An Italian. 8.00 Cheese Slices. 8.30 Rhodes Across Italy. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain.

10.30 Destination Flavour. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Sasquatch’n. 1.30 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. 2.30 Baseball. ABL. Replay. 5.00 Intune 08: Neil Murray And Shaz Lane. 6.00 Going Places.

7.00 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman.

8.25 Under Skin, In Blood. 8.35 Hip Hop Evolution.

10.35 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Barnwood Builders. 11.30 Best Of Postcards.

Noon Getaway. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.00 Delish. 1.30 Worst To First. 2.30 Boise Boys. 3.30 The Treehouse Guys. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.30 Barn Hunters. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 8.30 Masters Of Flip.

9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Sports Saturday. 10.00 Sports Saturday. 11.00 Sports Saturday. Noon Sports Saturday. 1.00 Sports Saturday. 2.00 Sports Saturday. 3.00 Sports Saturday. 4.00 Sports Saturday. 5.00 Sports Saturday. 6.00 Sports Saturday. 7.00 Sports Saturday. 8.00 Sports Saturday. 9.00 Sports Saturday. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 2 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs.10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (Final, R) 2.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line.

(PG, R) 4.30 The Mix. (R) 5.00 Hard Quiz.

(PG, R) 5.30 The Sound.

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 Speedweek. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.10 Running Wild With Uzo Aduba. (PGa, R) 3.55 Fair Game. (PG, R) 5.00 InCycle. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 World’s Most Extreme. (PGd, R) 2.00 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. Round 1.

NSW Swifts v Adelaide Thunderbirds.

3.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 12.

Melbourne Storm v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. (R) 8.30 The Living Room. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. (R) 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Australia

By Design: Architecture. 3.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 WhichCar. (PG) 4.30 RPM. 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: A Pilgrimage Into Tibet. (PG, CC) Follows Australians on pilgrimage.

7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) 7.40 Shetland. (Return, Malv, CC) A severed hand washes up on a beach.

8.40 Vera. (Ma, CC) After skeletal remains are discovered at the site of a burnt-out nightclub, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

10.15 Vanity Fair. (PG, R, CC) Becky enters high society.

11.00 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. (Ma, R, CC) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Vanity Fair. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Insiders. (R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 The Day They Dropped The Bomb. (M, CC) 8.30 America’s Great Divide: From Obama To Trump. (Mav, CC) 10.35 Gunned Down: The Power Of The NRA. (Ma, R, CC) 11.35 John Pilger: The Dirty War On The NHS. (M, R, CC) 1.35 How To Lose Weight Well. (R, CC) 4.20 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+als, R) 4.55 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, CC) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

8.30 Between Two Worlds. (Mads, CC) As Phillip recovers in hospital, Cate makes the most of his absence by escalating her affair with Julian Lee. 9.30 Liar. (Malv, CC) When suspicions fall on Ian, Laura is left questioning whom she can trust.

10.30 Autopsy USA: Muhammad Ali. (Madn, CC) 11.30 Absentia. (Return, MA15+av, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGl, CC) 8.50 60 Minutes. (CC) 9.50 Nine News Late. (CC) 10.50 Cold Case: New Leads Wanted. (Mav, CC) 11.50 Mysteries And Scandals. (Masv, CC) 12.40 Timeless. (Mv, R, CC) 1.30 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady. (CC) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 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 Bachelor In Paradise. (PGals, CC) One bachelorette with a date card decides to take her beau away from wandering eyes.

9.00 FBI. (Mv, CC) After a front-running female presidential candidate is targeted with a car bomb, FBI special agents Maggie Bell and Omar Adom “OA” Zidan must hurry to track down the bomber before they strike again.

11.00 NCIS. (M, R, CC) An NCIS person of interest is found murdered.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R, CC) 1.00 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. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 The Weekly. (Final) 10.30 Sammy J. 10.35 Insert Name Here. 11.05 Live From The BBC. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am W1A. 12.50 The IT Crowd. (Final) 1.15 Women On The Verge. 1.50 Gavin & Stacey. 2.20 News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.00 Basketball. NBA. 76ers v Pacers. 11.30 WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Kings v Spurs. 2.00 Flavours Of Tohoku. 2.15 New Girl.

2.45 PopAsia TV. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.10 Insight.

5.10 Yokayi Footy. 5.45 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia.

(Premiere) 6.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.40 The Tesla Files. 8.30 MOVIE: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. (1989, PG) 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Mums At The Table. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 My Greek Odyssey. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 The Illusionists. 5.00 M*A*S*H. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.10 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.10 Miranda. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.05 MOVIE: The Likely Lads. (1976, PG) Noon Getaway. 12.30 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 2.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) 4.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Voyage. (1954, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 The Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Star Trek. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon MacGyver.

2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 One Strange Rock. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under.

5.00 Judge Judy. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 NCIS: LA. 1.05am RPM. 1.35 Homicide: Hours To Kill. 2.35 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3.10pm The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 All Hail King Julien.

6.30 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 7.20 Operation Ouch! Ouch! Awards. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts. 8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra. 9.40 Slugterra. 10.00 Rage. 2.05am Close.

5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Esio Trot.

Continued. (2015, PG) 7.30 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 9.05 Summer Wars. (2009, PG) 11.15 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 12.55pm Vai. (2019, PG) 2.35 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 4.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 6.30 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.30 Agent Hamilton. (Premiere) 9.30 Cold War. (2018, M, Polish) 11.10 Midnight In Paris. (2011, PG) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Swamp People. 11.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. Noon Creek To Coast.

12.30 Fishing And Adventure. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Fishing Addiction. 3.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Unstoppable. 2.00 Dance Moms. 4.00 MOVIE: Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs Evil. (2011) 5.30 MOVIE: Angry Birds. (2016, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect 3. (2017, M) 9.25 MOVIE: Friends With Benefits. (2011, MA15+) 11.40 Heroes. 12.35am Manifest. 1.30 The Hold Down. 2.00 Wife Swap US. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs.

6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 7.00 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 Kuu Kuu Harajuku.

9.05 Butterbean’s Cafe. 9.30 Scope. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon Neighbours. 2.30 Murphy Brown. 3.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 Friends. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA. 10.00 The Graham Norton Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Back Roads. (Final) 3.00 ABC News.

3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News.

5.30 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Back Roads. (Final) 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Cook And The Chef. 12.30 Made In Britain. 1.30 Cheese Slices. 2.00 Saturday Kitchen.

3.00 Taste Of The Territory. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 The Chocolate Queen. 6.30 Loving Gluten Free. 7.00 Bonacini’s Italy. 7.30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat. 8.30 John Torode’s Australia.

9.30 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen. 10.30 Destination Flavour. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Football. AFL. Tasmania Legends v Victorian All Stars. 4.10 Hottest 7s In The World.

4.30 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 6.00 Te Ao. 6.30 APTN National News Weekend Edition. 7.00 The Point: Coalition Of Peaks Conversations. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 1491: The Untold Story Of The Americas. 8.30 Hip Hop Evolution. 10.30 Soul II Soul. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Worst To First. 11.30 Masters Of Flip.

12.30pm House Hunters Reno. 1.30 Building Off The Grid. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Save My Reno. 4.30 Good Bones. 5.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? (Premiere) 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Million Dollar Listing NY. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am FSN Extra Time. 6.30 FSN Extra Time. 7.00 Gameday Live.

8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon Sports Sunday. 1.00 Sports Sunday. 2.00 Sports Sunday.

3.00 Sports Sunday. 4.00 Sports Sunday. 5.00 Sports Sunday. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith & Friends. 8.00 The Alliance. 9.00 Paul Murray Live.

10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

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OPEN HOMES / AUCTIONS / NEW LISTINGS ALSTONVILLE 98 Canterbury Street $329,000 11 Palermo Place Inspect By Appointment $739,000 Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 Inspect Saturday 11.00-11.30am GNF Casino Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Elders Alstonville CORAKI 15 Kyla Street Lots 1,2,3/37 Allwood Street Under Contract $295,000 Inspect By Appointment Inspect By Appointment Vicki Cooper 0418 231 955 Katrina Ulyatt 0466 717 517 At Realty One Agency Manwarring PG Alstonville Mitre 10 24 Thomas Crescent Contact Agent For Price Auction Saturday 29 August Inspect By Appointment Inspect Saturday 11.00-11.30am Chris Williams 0428 333 447 Broody Aleckson 0428 661 402 One Agency Manwarring PG LJ Hooker Evans Head 21 Granda Parade DUNOON Inspect By Appointment 10 Cedar Drive Gary Walsh 0412 880 744 $465,000 Jeremy Tyler 0490 338 553 Inspect By Appointment Barry Burgess 0427 102 063 Jodie Mitchell 0490 536 190 First National Gary Walsh PRD Northern Rivers BALLINA 109 James Street $389,000 312 River Street Inspect By Appointment $770,000 Alstonville Jodie Mitchell 0490 536 190 Inspect By Appointment PRD0000 Northern Rivers Vicki Cooper 0418 231 955 02 6628 At Realty EAST BALLINA 6 Wyuna Street BRAUNSTONE Under Contract 241 Braunstone Road Inspect By Appointment $750,000 Vicki Cooper 0418 231 955 Inspect By Appointment At Realty JoJo Newby 0417 690 637 Farrell McCrohon ELLANGOWAN Stock & Station Agents Lot 1/1010 Tatham-Ellangowan Road CASINO Price By Negotiation 5 Diary Street Inspect By Appointment $334,000 Chris Williams 0428 333 447 Inspect By Appointment One Agency Manwarring PG Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 GNF Casino ETTRICK 23 Clark Street 18 Knights Road $405,000 $310,000 Inspect By Appointment Inspect By Appointment Jenny Pedrini 0428 699 807 Chris Williams 0428 333 447 GNF Casino One Agency Manwarring PG

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Alstonville

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Troy MacRae

Alstonville

11 Palermo Place Inspect Saturday 11.00-11.30am Solid Home PLUS Granny Flat

Krysti MacRae

Carol Mewing

Jack Oates

Bek Martin

Kelly Everingham

Sam Rowe

Jade Wynd

Tessa Hutchison

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Located in a quiet cul-de-sac this property offers a great package! The main residence is a solid, well-built 3 bedroom home featuring a main lounge room, separate dining space with A/C and 3-way bathroom. The double lock up garage offers an additional toilet and access to the flat 780 sqm block. A very generous undercover space is the perfect place to entertain. Solar electricity and solar hot water, new fans and downlights are some of the additional extras. Separate to the home is a near new 1 bedroom council approved granny flat currently rented for $275 per week. (Lease in place until February 2021). Generate some income, bring the extended family or work from home - there are a number of possibilities on offer here. Contact Troy MacRae and arrange your inspection today!

$739,000

Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Krysti MacRae 0428 285 696 Troy MacRae 0414 867 035 Carol Mewing 0401 237 801

Jack Oates 0429 533 940 Bek Martin 0404 490 215

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24 Thomas Crescent

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Coraki

Fantastic Family Home on Corner Block Positioned on a substantial 731m corner block in a more recent subdivision of Coraki, this solid 4 bedroom brick and tile home would suit either a large family or an investor. Benefitting from multiple living areas, a study and a large outdoor undercover entertaining area, this home ticks a lot of boxes. With a significant solar array on the roof, plus a solar hot water system you’ll be happy to run both spa baths with ease.

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Auction Saturday 29 August @ Evans Head LJ Hooker Office 12.30pm View Saturday 1 August 11:00am - 11:30am

With tenants in place that are happy to stay, it’s your choice whether you would purchase as an investment property or as your family home. For an inspection please attend one of the open homes or contact Brody Aleckson on 0428 661 402 to arrange an alternative.

Agent Brody Aleckson 0428 661 402

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LJ Hooker Evans Head 6682 6000

All information contained therein is gathered from relevant third parties sources. We cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided.Interested parties must rely solely on their own enquiries.

103 Emu Drive

4

2

5

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Woombah

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bundjalung National park this home enjoys an elevated position and northerly aspect. Spacious throughout with separate interior living spaces and excellent outdoor entertaining areas it combines peaceful living with a coastal lifestyle.

A short joyride to Iluka’s unspoiled beaches and regional shopping centre’s an easy 20 minute drive.

- 4 bedrooms plus study or small 5th bedroom - Established gardens, veggie patch, fruit trees - Master suite opens to patio, spa ensuite and WIR - Private setting on 5,872sqm land with wildlife corridor on - Modern kitchen with quality appliances and walk in pantry lower boundary - Separate living spaces flow to outdoor entertaining area - Immaculate presentation inside and out - Sparkling salt water in-ground swimming pool - Air conditioning ducted throughout, solar power, solar HWS The best of the beach and bush lifestyle awaits, - Powered 3 bay steel shed plus workshop don’t let this one pass you by! ljhooker.com.au

Auction Onsite Saturday 22 August View Saturday 1 August 10:00 – 10:30am Agent Nick Potente 0478 194 703 Christina Nipperess 0402 247 841

LJ Hooker Iluka 6646 6321

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The North Coast Petrolium Casino Truck Show With the disappointment of this years North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show being cancelled for 2020, the count down begins for the 7th of August 2021 when the event will hopefully return.

Darren Goodwin has seen the event grow over the last nine years and appreciates the continual support shown from Richmond Valley Council and all the sponsors who get behind the event year after year. Next year will be bigger and better with the show celebrating their 10th year, welcoming one and all to support and appreciate the trucks and people who make this event such an awesome experience.

Although we can’t celebrate the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show in a physical sense this year, it is still important to keep the event alive and look forward to the 7th of August 2021.

Major Sponsor of the Casino Truck Show

What does the truck North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show mean to you?

At this time, it is important to support the transport industry and the people who drive the trucks, servicing Australia. – Darryl McMullens, McMullens Freightlines It’s a day for drivers to get together and appreciate each other’s trucks while involving their families and friends. – Mick Clark, Brown and Hurley’s It’s a great fun day out with like-minded people. Very proud to be a part of the event each year. – Scott Anderson, Anderson Tipper Hire It a relaxed day out with mates, keeping the dream alive and keeping the transport industry alive. – Jade Rose, Ballina Pumping Service I look forward to it each year to catch up with mates I don’t normally have to see and to check out all the gear. – Gary, Boonah Carrying Co It’s a bit of hype for the town and something we enjoy being a part of each year. Its important to keep it alive even though we can’t have it this year. – Scott Harvey, SRH Milk Transport It’s a good time and brings us truck drivers all together. – Zane Rose, All bulk Haulage The main reason I go to the Casino Truck Show is to catch up with mates and blokes who I haven’t seen in ages. I’ve been driving trucks for 40 years and I’ve met a lot of great blokes that I don’t get to see too often. Even the retired blokes come along so it’s a chance to catch up with them as well. – Tony Heldt, Coastline Haulage

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Suite 7 & 8, 70 River St, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 2403 www.medisleep.net.au SLEEP AND DRIVING: Fatigue and shortage of sleep are estimated to be a significant factor in 20-30% of all motor vehicle accidents. Sleep Apnoea is directly associated with a 2-7 fold increase in Motor Vehicle Accidents! Research shows that the incidence of sleep apnoea is for professional drivers is significantly higher than the general population.

For a professional driver it is particularly important to be tested or sleep apnoea and treated if required. At Medisleep we provide both home and in lab testing for sleep apnoea. If you are diagnosed we can help with treatment solutions and ongoing support and physician consultations. If you or your doctor thinks there is a possibility of sleep apnoea please look after yourself and everyone else on the road and get yourself tested and if required treated. In most cases the diagnostic testing is bulk billed with a GP referral.

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Proud supporter of the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show

ALL BULK TRANS

Proudly supporting the Casino Truck Show

Phone 0422 680 592

250 Pimlico Road, Ballina - phone 0407 182 287 thenorthernriverstimes.com.au

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The North Coast Petrolium Casino Truck Show

Proud to be associated with the Casino Truck Show

- LISMORE - SYDNEY - BRISBANE ph: 02 6622 3495

BOONAH CARRYING CO IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE CASINO TRUCK SHOW COVERING ALL YOUR TRANSPORT NEEDS FROM AN ENVELOPE TO A SEMI LOAD.

6 Ironbark Drive, Townsend 0408 452 230

SRH Milk Haulage

BRISBANE - BOONAH - TOOWOOMBA WARWICK - GATTON - BEAUDESERT DAILY SERVICE (07) 54631086

dmc88504@bigpond.net.au info@mcmullensfreightlines.com

C OA S T L I N E H AU L A G E Connecting Coffs Harbour to Sydney and Brisbane

A family business operating for 31 years out of Coffs Harbour.

Proud supporter of the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show 160 Racecourse Road, Rutherford

Phone (02) 4932 6163

Coastline Haulage trucks are well-known by sight and reputation Get in touch today to send your goods or freight with us.

7 Wingara Drive, COFFS HARBOUR 02 6652 3755

Coastline Haulage

transport@coastlinehaulage.com.au

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Your Local Northern Rivers

Scania Truck Dealer

Laurie Predebon Truck Repairs has been a local Scania dealer in the Northern Rivers for over 20 years, providing all Servicing & Parts needs for your Scania truck.

Call us today on (02) 6622 0336 Laurie Predebon Truck Repairs, 42 Bruxner Highway, South Lismore admin@lptr.com.au

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Shackell Transport Pty Ltd

Specialising in liquid waste removal and vacuum excavation

Proud supporter of the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show

HAULAGE CONTRACTORS 1010 POTTSVILLE RD, POTSVILLE BEACH PH: 6676 1176

68 Quarry Road, South Murwillumbah

Ph 02 6672 1811 www.shoobridge.com.au

ABN 70 060 395 726

Phone: (02) 6683 4843 www.ballinapumping.com.au

BROWN & HURLEY KYOGLE 266 Summerland Way, Kyogle

Ph: 02 6632 0333 kyogle.admin@brownandhurley.com.au Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm / Sat 8am - 11:30am Lic.No MD1912 Lic.No MVRL39

NEW & USED TRUCK SALES / PARTS / SERVICE / SMASH REPAIRS

A proud supporter of the Casino Truck Show Forest Enterprises Development & Consulting Pty Ltd (FEDC) Phone: 02 6662 8261

KYOGLE | DARRA | TOWNSVILLE | COFFS HARBOUR | ROCKHAMPTON | YATALA | TOOWOOMBA | CABOOLTURE | TAMWORTH

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HILL MAC HAULAGE

HERNES FREIGHT SERVICE is an interstate transport company specialising in refrigerated freight. Hernes moves high value, temperature controlled, fresh produce, confectionary, meat, dairy and manufactured food products around Australia.

HEAD OFFICE 2 Foley’s Road STH LISMORE NSW

A proud supporter of the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show

8 Acacia St, Wollongbar PH: 6628 6112 (Steve) 0427 242 052

COURSES AND LICENCES • Truck, LR-MC • Dangerous Goods • Forklift + more

Proudly supporting & working with our local truck drivers

0428 625638

training4transport.com.au Nationally Recognised Training course on behalf of RAISE Training (RTO Number: 91655)

TONES TRUCKIN STORIES is a supporter of the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show

319 Summerland Way Ph 5601 5994 thenorthernriverstimes.com.au

www.tonestruckinstories.com

Your Home & Lifestyle

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Approximate Boundaries

Lot 1, Lot B & Lot C 4-8 Duke Street, Woodburn Opportunity First Home Buyers, Investors Auction on-site 8 August @ 10am

Great chance to get into the market. 3 individual blocks of land to be Auctioned off in such a great location in Woodburn.

• All nice and level, so close to the river, shops and schools • Approximately 10 minutes drive to the beautiful Evans Head beaches and approximately 30 minutes to Ballina Get in quick. Owner will consider offers prior to Auction.

Viewing

Saturday 1 August 11.30am – 12noon

Contact

Trevor Manwarring 0439 586 531

22 Deegan Drive, Goonellabah 3

2

Bright, Sunny & Large $445,000

2

Conveniently located in a quality estate with space for the growing family. This property is brimming with further potential in an elevated position ready for your creative flair.

• All in good condition just move straight in • Facing out to the north with beautiful views • Spacious rooms throughout - both living & bedrooms • Downstairs, large rumpus & bathroom which could be a retreat Properties like this don’t last long in todays market. Arrange your inspection today!

Viewing

Saturday 1 August 10.00am – 10.30am

Contact

Trevor Manwarring 0439 586 531 Aaron Ashley 0448 010 748

Your Home & Lifestyle

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

“O’NEILLS” 685 CUNGLEBUNG ROAD, BUCCARUMBI (60km South-West of Grafton) This property consists of 5,443 acres of Perpetual Forestry Leasehold, situated at Buccarumbi, 60km South-West of Grafton. The property has an incredible 4 kilometre frontage to the pristine Nymboida River, comprising of fast-flowing sets of rapids, deep holes for fishing, and serene swimming spots. Alongside the obvious lifestyle benefits this river frontage also provides 100% confidence around water security. O’Neills would make an ideal dry cattle block. With sections of cleared land along the river bank, the land rises gently and then steeply up from the river, and into timbered ridgelines and gullies. The property has boundary fencing in place and there are a number of access tracks throughout. The Perpetual Forestry Leasehold has also contributed an income stream over past years, with royalties being paid for timber milled off the property. With vendors committed to selling, it is imperative that you make you make your interest known early. It is intended to offer the property for private auction on Friday August 14th 2020, however unconditional offers prior to the auction date will be genuinely considered. Please email jojo@farrellmccrohon.com.au to obtain a copy of the Information Memorandum.

AUCTION Friday 14 August CONTACT JoJo Newby 0417 690 637 jojo@farrellmccrohon.com.au

85 FITZROY ST, GRAFTON

6642 5200

121 hectares

SHANNON BROOK | Lot 2 Shannon Brook Road Disregard all previous pricing owner wants it sold!

Your own private hideaway on 121 ha of bushland.

• Loads of tracks throughout the property • Current PVP in place for logging • Currently has stock piles of logs for firewood If you’re looking for a private bush block for a weekender and to make that permanent tree change, then look no further. Approx 300ac of bushland with loads of tracks to ride the motorbikes, horses or just take a lovely walk.The property has been selectively logged and has numerous loads of timber still left for firewood. It’s hard to find a block of this size so close to the township of Casino which hasn’t been developed for farming.The property has a building permit, but you would need to go green and install solar for power.

TROY CAREY REALTY 0451 668 206

PRICE All offers considered VIEW

By Appointment AGENT Troy Carey 0451 668 206 troy.carey@nh.com.au

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MONDAY, August 3 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

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NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Landline. (R, CC) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R, CC) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 Marcella. (Malv, R, CC) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 The Repair Shop. (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 The Secret Life Of Queen Victoria. (Mas, R) 2.55 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG) 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.35 Nile: Egypt’s Great River. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 The Chase. (CC) Hosted

by Bradley Walsh.

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, R, CC) 1.10 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGas) 1.00 Bachelor In Paradise. (PGals, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (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) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (Return, CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.15 Media Watch. (PG, CC) 9.35 Q+A. (CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R, CC) 12.10 Wentworth. (MA15+al, R, CC) 1.00 The Letdown. (Mls, R, CC) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R, CC) 3.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R, CC) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 D-Day: The King Who Fooled Hitler. (PG, CC) 8.30 Space Shuttle: Triumph And Tragedy. (PGa, R, CC) Part 1 of 2.

10.15 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.45 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Mav) 12.35 Miniseries: The Typist. (Malv, R) 4.00 My Amazing Brain: Richard’s War. (Ma, 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 Home And Away. (PGa, CC) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, CC) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M, CC) Marjan feels ostracised at her new mosque after another rescue video goes viral.

9.30 Chicago Fire. (Return, Ma, CC) A mattress factory fire spirals out of control.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv, CC) 12.00 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 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 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGl, CC) 9.25 A Glorious Life: Ian Chappell.

(CC) Documents the life of Ian Chappell.

10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 100% Footy. (M, CC) 12.10 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+v, 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 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Bachelor In Paradise. (PGls, CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, CC) Five comedians compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

10.00 To Be Advised.

10.30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA. (Mls, R, CC) 11.20 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.20 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)

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 The IT Crowd. 8.55 W1A. 9.30 Intelligence. 9.50 Get Krack!n. 10.20 Parks And Recreation. 10.45 30 Rock. 11.25 Workaholics.

12.10am Peep Show. 1.00 The Office. 1.30 Please Like Me. 1.55 News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.15 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns. 1.30pm Front Up. 2.00 Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Indiana Pacers. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 This Week. 5.20 Gadget Man. 5.50 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.30 Difficult People. (Premiere) 10.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Dads Make You Laugh Out Loud.

9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 This Rugged Coast. 11.30 Better Homes. 1pm The Durrells. 2.00 Dads Make You Laugh Out Loud.

3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Mafia’s Greatest Hits. 11.30 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 Easy Eats.

(Premiere) 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Catch Us If You Can. (1965) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Killer Affair. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 RPM. 8.30 WhichCar. 9.00 Rocky Mountain Railroad.

10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver.

Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Instinct. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 ST: Enterprise. 5.30 ST: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. British Grand Prix. Highlights.

11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

5.25pm The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.00 All Hail King Julien. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts. 8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra. 9.40 Slugterra. 10.00 Rage. 11.05 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Summer Wars. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.30 Leave No Trace.

(2018, PG) 8.30 Alpha. (2018, PG) 10.20 Chalet Girl.

(2011, PG) 12.15pm Belle & Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 2.05 Jappeloup. (2013, PG, French) 4.30 Vai. (2019, PG) 6.10 Under The Cover Of Cloud.

(2018, PG) 7.50 3 Generations. (2015, M) 9.30 Farewell. (2009, M, French) 11.35 Cold War. (2018, M, Polish) 1.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Shipping Wars.

Noon Cars, Cops And Criminals. 1.30 Ax Men. 2.30 Reluctant Outdoorsman. 3.00 Big Water Adventures. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Life Off Road.

4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 11.00 Dance Moms.

Noon The Break Boys. 1.00 The Xtreme Collxtion.

2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.30 RBT. 9.00 MOVIE: Hot Fuzz. (2007, MA15+) 11.30 Malcolm. Midnight Miami Vice. 1.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Clarence. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: B&W. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Totally Wild. 8.35 SpongeBob. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines.

10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers. 3.00 Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 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. 12.15 The Business.

12.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 The Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Mercurio’s Menu. 2.00 The Urban Vegetarian. 2.30 Latin Kitchen. 3.00 Lyndey Milan’s Summer Baking Secrets. 3.30 Mexican Table. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 How To Cook. 7.30 Beautiful Baking.

(Premiere) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 9.35 Bake With Anna. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm APTN National News Weekend Edition. 2.30 Te Ao. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Chefs’ Line. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Island Tips. 7.25 NITV News Update. 7.30 From Sand To Celluloid.

7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Croker Island Exodus. 10.10 NITV News Update. 10.15 Merchants Of The Wild. 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Texas Flip And Move.

7.00 Hotel Impossible. 8.00 Save My Reno. 9.00 Home Town. 10.00 House Hunters Int. 11.00 You Live In What? Noon Best Of Postcards. 12.30 You Can’t Turn That Into A House! 1.30 Worst To First.

2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters International. 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 Sports First. 9.00 Sports First. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda.

3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live.

5.00 Sports Day. 5.30 AFL Tonight. 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, August 4 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Meet The Ferals. (R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 1.25 Retrograde. (R, CC) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R, CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 The Repair Shop. (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 The Secret Life Of King Charles II. (Mas, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.35 Nile: Egypt’s Great River. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Sea Change. (2007, Msv, R, CC) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Malv, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R, CC) 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) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Return, CC) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, CC) 9.30 Putin: A Russian Spy Story. (Ml, CC) 10.20 ABC Late News. (CC) 10.50 Q+A. (R, CC) 11.55 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R, CC) 12.45 The Letdown. (Ml, R, CC) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Great Asian Railways Journeys. (PG, CC) 8.30 Insight. (CC) 9.30 The Feed. (CC) 10.00 NRA Under Fire. (M, CC) 11.05 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.35 Bad Banks. (MA15+d, CC) 12.30 Cardinal. (MA15+adv, R, CC) 2.10 Ride Upon The Storm. (Ma, R) 3.15 False Confessions. (M, R) 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. (PG, CC) Willow forces Jasmine to open up.

7.30 America’s Got Talent. (PGl, CC) Acts perform in front of a panel of judges hoping to prove they have what it takes to become a star.

9.15 Towards Tokyo: Olympic Games Sydney 2000 Moments That Moved Us. (PG, CC) 11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG, CC) Pops tries to make Adam cool.

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 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG, CC) 9.20 MOVIE: London Has Fallen.

(2016, MA15+lv, R, CC) Gerard Butler.

11.20 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.50 Manifest. (Return, Mav, CC) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Bachelor In Paradise. (PGals, CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 Just For Laughs Uncut.

(CC) Arj Barker, Jimmy Carr and Whitney Cummings showcase some of their raunchiest material.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R, CC) McGee pays a visit to his old high school.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R, CC) 11.20 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.20 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)

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 The Inbetweeners. 9.30 Schitt’s Creek. 10.15 The Trip To Italy. 10.45 Parks And Recreation. 11.05 30 Rock.

11.50 Workaholics. 12.35am Peep Show. 1.25 Black Books. 1.50 QI. 2.20 Episodes. 2.50 News Update.

2.55 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.15 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 Basketball. NBA. Spurs v 76ers. 12.30pm Cyberwar. 1.00 Basketball.

NBA. Mavericks v Suns. 3.00 Tattoo Age. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Gadget Man. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Casketeers. 9.30 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. (Return) 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender. 12.30 Intolerant Cooks. 1.00 American Crime. 2.00 Magic Makes You Laugh Out Loud. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 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 Direct. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Heartbeat. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow.

3.25 MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 MacGyver. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Instinct.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami.

9.25 Elementary. 11.20 The Mentalist. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

6pm Cleopatra In Space. (Premiere) 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts.

8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra.

9.40 Slugterra. 10.00 Rage. 11.05 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Vai. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.20 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 8.15 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 9.55 Belle. (2013, PG) 11.50 Lassie. (1994, PG) 1.35pm Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 3.15 Belle & Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 5.05 Jappeloup. (2013, PG, French) 7.30 Far And Away. (1992, M) 10.05 Female Agents.

(2008, MA15+, French) 12.15am Farewell. (2009, M, French) 2.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (63)

6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Swamp People. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Shipping Wars. Noon Cars, Cops And Criminals. 1.30 Ax Men. 2.30 Reluctant Outdoorsman. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: 300. (2006, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 11.00 Dance Moms.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Xena. 2.00 Friday Night Lights. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.30 MOVIE: K-19: The Widowmaker.

(2002, M) 10.10 MOVIE: John Carpenter’s Escape From L.A. (1996, M) 12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Robot Wars: Extreme. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs.

6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 7.00 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.35 SpongeBob. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines.

10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers. 3.00 Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Mom. 10.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 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. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News.

1.30 The Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm The Urban Vegetarian. 2.30 Latin Kitchen. 3.00 Lyndey Milan’s Summer Baking Secrets. 3.30 Mexican Table. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 How To Cook. 7.30 Food Safari Water. 8.00 Made In Italy. 8.30 Bar Snacks. 9.00 Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. 9.30 Bake With Anna. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.05 Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Chefs’ Line.

6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Island Tips. 7.25 NITV News Update. 7.30 The NRL Rookie. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Save My Reno. 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 Building Alaska. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Sports First. 9.00 Sports First. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda.

3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Sports Day. 5.30 AFL Tonight. 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, August 5 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club.

1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. (PG, R) 2.45 Classic Countdown Extras. (R, CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 The Repair Shop. (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 The Secret Life Of Henry VIII. (Mas, R) 2.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (R) 3.35 Insight.

(R) 4.35 Nile: Egypt’s Great River. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Hannah’s Law. (2012, Mv, R, CC) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mlv, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG, 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) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (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. (Return, M, CC) 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG, CC) 9.30 Retrograde. (CC) 9.55 Planet America. (CC) 10.25 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 12.05 Wentworth. (Mlsv, R) 12.50 The Letdown. (Mal, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Good Karma Hospital. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Life And Death In Herculaneum. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Building The Channel Tunnel. (PG, CC) 9.35 Luther. (MA15+av, CC) 10.35 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 12.05 MOVIE: The Insult. (2017, Mal) 2.05 Gigantes. (Malv, R) 3.55 Full Frontal. (Mals, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, CC) 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGdl, CC) A look at badly behaved drivers.

8.30 America’s Got Talent. (CC) Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara take a look at some memorable moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.00 The Front Bar. (Ml, CC) 12.00 Disobedient Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud. (PGs, R, CC) 1.00 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 RBT. (Mdl, CC) 8.30 Emergency. (Ml, CC) 9.30 Botched. (Malmn, CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R, CC) 11.50 Dr Miami. (Mam, R, CC) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Bachelor In Paradise. (PGls, CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 Tommy. (Mv, CC) Tommy tries to help a woman who got arrested to buy time for her asylum request to be approved.

10.00 Bull. (Mdv, R, CC) Bull joins an unwinnable case.

10.50 The Project. (R, CC) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (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. (Return) 8.55 Gavin & Stacey. 9.25 The Letdown. 9.55 Upper Middle Bogan. (Final) 10.25 Intelligence. 10.50 Parks And Recreation. 11.10 30 Rock. (Final) 11.35 Workaholics. 12.20am Peep Show. 1.10 QI. 1.40 Blackadder The Third. 2.20 News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. San Antonio Spurs v Philadelphia 76ers. 2.00 Go 8 Bit: The Video Game Show. 2.55 Cyberwar. 3.20 Tattoo Age. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Gadget Man. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 MOVIE: American Animals. (2018, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 American Crime. 2.00 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 Mighty Ships. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Little Boy Blue. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Up The Front.

(1972, PG) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Raisin. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.35 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Instinct. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 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.

5.25pm The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.00 Cleopatra In Space. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts. 8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra. 9.40 Slugterra. 10.00 Rage.

11.05 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Belle & Sebastian. Continued. (2013, PG, French) 6.45 Jappeloup. (2013, PG, French) 9.10 Tales From Earthsea. (2006, PG) 11.20 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) Noon Cheerful Weather For The Wedding.

(2012, PG) 1.50 Christmas And Co. (2017, PG, French) 3.45 Lassie. (1994, PG) 5.30 Mr. Holmes.

(2015, PG) 7.30 Elegy. (2008, M) 9.35 The Company You Keep. (2012, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Shipping Wars.

Noon Cars, Cops And Criminals. 1.30 Ax Men. 2.30 Roll With It. (Premiere) 3.30 Motor Racing. Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars. Replay. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 Family Guy. 10.30 American Dad! 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 11.00 Dance Moms.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Xena. 2.00 Friday Night Lights. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, M) 10.50 Big Bang. 11.40 Malcolm.

12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Robot Wars: Extreme.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution.

3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Toasted TV. 6.05 Dora. 6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 7.00 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.35 SpongeBob. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Seinfeld.

3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 ABC News.

3.00 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. 12.15 The Business.

12.30 Planet America. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm The Urban Vegetarian. 2.30 Latin Kitchen. 3.00 Lyndey Milan’s Summer Baking Secrets. 3.30 Mexican Table. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 How To Cook. 7.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.00 Gourmet Farmer.

8.30 Coastal Kitchen. 9.00 Basics To Brilliance.

9.30 Bake With Anna. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Lil Bois. 2.00 Intune 08. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Chefs’ Line. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories.

7.20 Island Tips. 7.25 NITV News Update. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Yokayi Footy.

8.30 Olympic Pride, American Prejudice. 9.55 NITV News Update. 10.00 Going Places. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Good Bones. Noon Building Off The Grid. 1.00 Best Of Postcards. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Building Alaska. 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.

9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Sports First. 9.00 Sports First. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda.

3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 AFL Tonight. 5.30 Sports Day. 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, August 6 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 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.15 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 The Repair Shop. (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 Over The Black Dot. (R) 3.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Nile: Egypt’s Great River.

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, Ml, R, CC) Clint Eastwood.

3.00 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, R, CC) 1.00 MOVIE: Falling In Love. (1984, PGa, 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. (M) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (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 7.30. (CC) 8.00 The Heights. (PG, CC) 8.30 Escape From The City. (CC) 9.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (CC) 10.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R, CC) 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.05 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. (Mal, R) 12.05 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. (Ml, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Good Karma Hospital. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Walt Disney. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 2.

9.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+, CC) Bill makes a startling discovery.

10.35 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.10 Tin Star. (MA15+v, CC) 12.00 Asylum City. (Malv, R) 2.45 Inside Heston’s World. (Ml, R, CC) 4.45 Yellow Andrew Chapman. (Mad, 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 Home And Away. (PG, CC) Colby and Bella receive grave news.

7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

(2016, Mhv, R, CC) During the ’20s, a British wizard finds himself in trouble with the law in New York City. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston.

10.10 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 10.40 To Be Advised.

11.40 Surveillance Oz. (PG, 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 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 13. St George Illawarra Dragons v Sydney Roosters.

9.45 Golden Point. (CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 Murdered By Morning. (Mv, CC) 11.50 The Fix. (Ma, R, CC) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA. (Ma, CC) Celebrities share their sharp, insightful, funny and emotional views on popular and topical TV shows.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, CC) Benson investigates a female cop’s accusations of sexual assault by a superior officer.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R, CC) 11.20 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.20 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)

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 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.30 Motherland. 9.55 Women On The Verge. 10.30 Retrograde. 10.55 Schitt’s Creek.

11.40 Parks And Recreation. Midnight Schitt’s Creek. 12.25 Workaholics. 1.10 Peep Show. 1.55 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 Basketball. NBA. Raptors v Magic. 12.30pm Front Up. 2.00 Go 8 Bit: The Video Game Show. 2.55 Cyberwar. 3.20 Tattoo Age. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Gadget Man. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Cults And Extreme Belief. (Final) 9.20 Letterkenny. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Greek Odyssey. 1.00 American Crime. 2.00 Disobedient Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 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.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Agatha Raisin. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Up Jumped A Swagman. (1965) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Territory Cops. 8.40 Reported Missing. 9.50 City Of Evil. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. British Grand Prix.

Highlights. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Instinct. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 NCIS. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

6pm Cleopatra In Space. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole.

7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness.

8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Little Big Awesome. 8.35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts.

8.50 So Awkward. 9.15 The Legend Of Korra.

9.40 Slugterra. 10.00 Rage. 11.05 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Tales From Earthsea. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.45 Lassie.

(1994, PG) 8.30 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 10.30 Christmas And Co. (2017, PG, French) 12.25pm Mosley. (2019, PG) 2.15 Tales From Earthsea. (2006, PG) 4.25 My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 5.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 7.30 Arbitrage. (2012, M) 9.30 The East. (2013, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Pawn Stars. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Shipping Wars. Noon Cars, Cops And Criminals. 1.30 Family Guy. 3.00 The Simpsons.

4.00 Pawn Stars. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 To Be Advised. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Robot Wars: Extreme. 11.00 Dance Moms.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Xena. 2.00 Friday Night Lights. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.30 American Idol. 9.20 MOVIE: Fired Up! (2009, M) 11.10 Malcolm. 11.40 Japandemonium. 12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Robot Wars: Extreme. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Scope. 8.35 SpongeBob. 9.00 Crocamole.

9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob. Noon WIN News.

1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Middle. 11.00 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. 12.15 The Business.

12.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 The Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm The Urban Vegetarian. 2.30 Latin Kitchen. 3.00 Lyndey Milan’s Summer Baking Secrets. 3.30 Mexican Table. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes.

6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 How To Cook.

7.30 Macao Gourmet. 8.00 Nigellissima. 8.30 My Swedish Kitchen. 9.00 Hidden Italy. 9.30 Bake With Anna. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Water Is Life. 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.05 Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Chefs’ Line. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Island Tips. 7.25 NITV News Update. 7.30 Blood Brothers. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 MOVIE: Comeback Dad. (2014, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Restored. Noon Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 1.00 Barnwood Builders.

2.00 Beach Hunters. 3.00 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 Botched.

10.30 Botched By Nature. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Sports First. 9.00 Sports First. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda.

3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 AFL Tonight. 5.30 Sports Day. 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.

41 GARDENING A new growing season is under way. Are you ready? Here’s a to-do list to get you started: Pull those weeds.

Whether you’re seeing left-over weeds from last year or new ones that sprouted in cool weather, eliminate them now when the ground’s still soft from winter. They’ll come out easier than in hard, dry summer soil. Especially remove them before they have a chance to grow and deeply root, and especially pull them before they have a chance to go to seed.

Prune the summerblooming flowering shrubs. End of winter to early spring is prime time to prune shrubs that flower from late June through fall. This includes abelia, butterfly bush, beautyberry, caryopteris, clethra (summersweet), smooth hydrangea, panicle hydrangea, rose-of-sharon, St. Johnswort, crape myrtle, summer-blooming spirea and vitex. All of these bloom on wood that grows in the current season, so there’s no danger of cutting off flower buds that formed last year. Wait until right after flowering to prune spring-blooming shrubs, such as azalea, rhododendron, weigela, lilac, forsythia and viburnum.

Fertilize the beds.

Once the ground thaws, apply granular fertilizer around the trees, shrubs and perennials. Match the particular product to the plant type and to any particular nutrient needs spelled out by a soil test.

Inspect trees and shrubs for winter damage. Prune off any broken, dead or stormdamaged branches. Also snip the tips off of any evergreens that have suffered tip diebacks from winter’s cold.

Get rid of dead perennial leaves. If you didn’t already cut back your frost-killed perennial flowers last fall, rake or clip off that browned foliage now.

It’ll clear the way for this year’s new growth, which will be pushing up shortly. If you notice that any perennials have worked their way partly out of the ground due to winter freezing and thawing, tamp them back down so the roots aren’t exposed. Water them and add an inch or two of mulch around them.

Divide perennials.

Right before new growth begins is an ideal time to dig and divide most perennial flowers that are growing beyond where you’d like them. Replant divided clumps ASAP, and water them well in their new home. Or give away pieces or compost any excess. The exception is early-season perennials that already are blooming – or that are in bud and ready to bloom soon. These are best divided after bloom or in early fall.

Rake matted leaves.

Leaves that have blown under and around trees, shrubs and perennials can be left in place and mulched over, assuming they’re in modest quantities. No need to remove those. However, matted leaves should be raked or blown off of the lawn and out of evergreen groundcover beds so these green plants can take in sunlight.

Remove winter protection. As the threat of frost wanes, remove burlap barriers, wraps and other protective material from around landscape plants that needed the extra winter protection. Also remove any staking from new trees if they’ve been in the ground for more than a year.

Edge beds. Whether you use a long-handled, people-powered edging tool or power edger, end of winter is a good time to cut sharp edges along all garden beds.

This not only neatens the landscape, it creates a “lip” to contain mulch that can be applied once the soil warms consistently for the season.

Planet Love with dirtgirl When was the last time you hugged a tree?

Did you know there’s a mountain of scientific evidence telling us that trees make us feel happier and improve our wellbeing? Or that the government of Iceland is encouraging its citizens to hug trees as an alternative to hugging loved ones during COVID-19? In her first column for the Northern Rivers Times, our very own tree-hugger and global eco-warrior dirtgirl talks trees in the lead up to National Tree

Day. Hi it’s dirtgirl here!

I’m so excited to have been invited to become a ‘remote reporter’ for the Northern Rivers Times. I’ll be pulling on my gumboots to write a regular column about getting outside in nature, growing your own food, sustainable living, nature play for kids and how we can all do little things to help look after our planet and our communities.

Basically, it’s about all the things I love, which is why I’ve called it Planet Love!

To kick things off, we’re talking about one of the things I love most of all … trees! I’m an official ambassador for National Tree Day which is coming up on 2 August. I know that sounds like a fancy pants title, but it means I get to

talk about something that I love with communities all around the country.

Schools Tree Day is also on 31 July, so it’s going

to be a big week.

National Tree Day was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John.

It is now Australia’s largest community tree planting event. Since its humble beginnings, over 25 million trees have been planted by almost 5 million volunteers in schools and communities across Australia.

But this year we’re doing things differently.

COVID-19 has changed the way we do things, just for a little while.

So we’re not getting together in groups to plant trees. But we are still going to celebrate and have a bit of fun with it.

We’re calling on people all across Australia to #HugATreeForNTD. Share a photo of yourself

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hugging or caring for your favourite tree, house plants or garden with the hashtag. Just quietly, I’m pretty excited about this one!

It’s so important to take the time to share our love and do things that make us laugh and smile.

You could also plant a tree in your own backyard with the kids.

Or you could bring some greenery indoors or start a veggie patch. At home in dirtgirlworld, I’ll be doing all three. Yep …

I’ve told scrapboy we REALLY need to build another veggie patch.

Can you ever have too many? Not in my world!

You can also consider donating to the Seedling Bank which supplies native seedlings to schools and community groups where they are needed most. In the Northern Rivers, the crew at Wilsons River Landcare in Lismore have been able to restore precious subtropical rainforest thanks to this program. A big shout out to our amazing local

volunteers! I just love our community.

Also, a little bird told me to keep an eye out for the annual National Tree Day 2020 research report on regeneration, which is set to be released in just a few days.

At the end of the day, National Tree Day is a time to recognise and celebrate our innate and unbreakable connection to the natural world.

And I think that’s worth celebrating.

To find out more visit treeday.planetark.org or @nationaltreeday on social media.

And don’t forget to #HugATreeForNTD. See you next time for more planet love. I hope you find the most beautiful tree to hug.

Love from dirtgirl Social media Hashtags #HugATreeForNTD, #NationalTreeDay, #SchoolsTreeDay, #connectwithnature #dirtgirlworld

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31 2015 movie for which Leonardo DiCaprio won his Oscar (3,8) 33 Tony Curtis boxing drama, – Shot (5) 34 Action film, – Hard (3) 35 13-across plays Queen Miranda in this animated series (5,3,5)

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW...

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1. What year did Paulson win a Golden Globe?

A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2018

3. In what TV show did Paulson make her acting debut?

A. NCIS B. Grey’s Anatomy C. Law & Order D. CSI

2. Paulson is in a relationship with which actress?

A. Holland Taylor B. Diane Keaton C. Famke Janssen D. Viola Davis

4. What is the name of her character in Glass?

A. Dr Ellie Staple B. Dr Emma Smith C. Dr Eleanor Stuart D. Dr Elizabeth Saunders

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44 LET’S COOK

JULY 30, 2020

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is an easy weeknight meal with all the amazing flavours of the popular takeout dish. Tender chicken surrounded by crisp and tender veggies with crunchy cashews and an incredible sweet and savory sauce.

Serves 4 Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes 2. Seasonchickenwithsaltand black pepper then drizzle spoonfuls of sauce over the chicken coating well on both sides. Reserve at least half of the sauce for later.

3. Cook in preheated oven for 8 minutes then remove the pan.

Ingredients for the Sauce • • • • • • • • •

6 tablespoons low sodium-soy sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 3/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons corn-starch 1/2 cup water plus more

as needed to thin out sauce

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1/2 green bell pepper cut into chunks (optional for extra colour) 2/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews

For the Chicken and Vegetables

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(Optional) Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions

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2 medium skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1” inch cubes Salt and black pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets about 1 head 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks

For the sauce •

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, honey,

sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and water until combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.

Remove from heat and set aside.

For the chicken and vegetables 1. Preheat oven to 400°Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil coated with cooking spray and set aside.

Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake Ingredients • • • •

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2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese 2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese Sugar substitute blend (made with sucralose) equivalent to 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly

beaten Halved fresh strawberries, optional

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ricotta and sugar blend until smooth. Beat in yogurt, butter, cornstarch, flour, lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.

2. Bake until centre is almost set, 80-85 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.

Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.

3. Remove rim from pan. If desired, serve cheesecake with strawberries.

Makes 16 servings Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 80 min. + chilling Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 246 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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4. Arrangethebroccoliflorets, bell peppers and cashews in a single layer around the chicken. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and drizzle spoonfuls of the sauce and toss everything to coat. Return to the oven and cook for another 8-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.** 5. Remove pan from oven and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired

Reset your future, online and live Discover Southern Cross University.

This year our Open Day will be a month-long virtual event, launching on 17 August.

It’s an exciting program of live online events that connects you with academics across all our disciplines, 360-degree virtual campus tours, on-demand video and live chat with advisers to guide you through the application process.

Register now:

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46 MOTORING ROAD TEST

JULY 30, 2020

HONDA CIVIC RS

By EWAN KENNEDY Honda Civic RS is not a full-on sports model - that’s left to the very serious Civic Type R. Rather it has a stronger look with a more aggressive front. This is complemented by the orange and black paint that’s new for the 2020 model year.

STYLING Both the Civic sedan and hatch have the coupe-like profile that works neatly and pleased all those who viewed our test car.

Civic’s strongly shaped grille is flanked by narrow headlight clusters that sit above large honeycombed air intakes. As befits its semi-sports nature the RS gets high-tech LED headlights. All Civic models have daytime running lights at the upper edge of the headlights, these add to its strong frontal appearance.

The Civic RS comes with an integrated body kit, including a gloss black grille, rear spoiler, sunroof and sports wheels. Our road test car was in a new shade for the 2020 makeover - a deep burnt orange shade that married beautifully with the black highlights.

INSIDE

The interior has an elegant look and feel which lifts it nicely from many others in this class.

The dashboard is logically designed with a tachometer and digital speedometer directly in front of the driver and a large infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dash.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Civic RS has a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. It produces 127 kW of power, and peak torque of 220 Nm spread out all the way from 1700 to 5500 rpm.

All current Civic models have a continuously variable transmission (CVT) The turbo-engined 1.5-litre variants also gets paddle shifters to let keen drivers increase or decrease the ratios according to what they think are best for the road conditions. There’s a Sport setting in the RS that makes it holds revs for longer in each ‘gear’.

INFOTAINMENT The dashboard display is a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen in all models but without any physical buttons for the more commonly-used functions such as audio and air

conditioning control. and road departure The 1.5-litre This can lead to a mitigation. turbo-petrol engine potential increase in It’s good to pulls strongly driver inattention. see that all Civic with little lag. The Apple CarPlay models, not just the CVT automatic is comes with Siri topline ones, get a well-matched to Eyes Free mode multi-angle reversing the engine with the and Android Auto camera; emergency option of paddle with Google Voice stop signal; low tyre shifting for manual for hands-free pressure warning; control if required. operations. Both hill start assist; and Latest generation connect via USB IsoFix child seat Honda G-Design cable rather than anchor points on the shift logic aids being wireless. two outer rear seats. acceleration and Bluetooth phone The RS has front has a more positive and audio streaming and rear parking driving touch with are also standard sensors as well as reduced turbo lag. and there’s a clever LaneWatch which The ride is rather two-tier smartphone uses a camera firm at times and a tray with a cable mounted on the quite noisy on harsh management opening left-hand mirror surface. We feel at the lower part of to provide an this is acceptable the front console.

80-degree view of as it emphasises The standard 180the left lane when the sporting nature Watt of the RS. audio Revised shape of 2020 Honda But test for system yourself if Civic RS gives it a full-on you’re more has eight interested in sporty look. the styling than the the left indicator is speakers, the CIVIC ability to thrash activated. Can’t say RS as tested has a the Honda around as I’ve ever liked 542-Watt premium corners. the latter feature audio with 12 On the open as I would rather speakers, including road Civic is most use the - correctly two satellite enjoyable in that adjusted - left mirror. typical Honda way speakers, centre But see what you speaker and subthat we’ve come to think during your pre appreciate over many woofer. purchase test drive. years. It grips well in SAFETY corners and is happy DRIVING The top spec Civic to change direction.

The front seats are RS has the Honda The steering is on the comfortable, though Sensing suite of heavy side, just the some might prefer safety and driverway we like it. them to have more assist technology We really like the support in corners. that includes instrument lighting automatic emergency The rears have that increases decent legroom braking; forward and decreases in though, as is often collision warning; brightness to reflect the case a tall person lane departure driving efficiency behind the driver warning; adaptive ranging from green may have to do a cruise control with through bluish-green deal on knee and foot and up to blue. Great low speed follow; space. lane keeping assist way to know that

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you’re getting the sort of performance you love.

Fuel consumption is officially listed at 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres.

We averaged in the eight to nine litre range around town and six to seven in the country and on motorways.

SUMMING UP The gen-ten Honda Civic looks great and has a refined feel.

The new turbo-petrol engine is has plenty of torque that will suit keen drives who just love to get the best from their cars.

MODEL RANGE VTi 1.8-litre sedan: $22,590 (CVT) VTi-S 1.8-litre sedan: $25,290 (CVT) VTi-L 1.5-litre sedan: $28,690 (CVT) RS 1.5-litre sedan: $33,340 (CVT) VTi-LX 1.5-litre sedan: $34,390 (CVT) VTi 1.8-litre hatch: $22,790 (CVT) VTi-S 1.8-litre hatch: $25,490 (CVT) VTi-L 1.5-litre hatch: $28,890 (CVT) RS 1.5-litre hatch: $34,040 (CVT) VTi-LX 1.5-litre hatch: $34,590 (CVT) Type R 2.0-litre hatch: $51,990 (manual)

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Honda dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Honda Civic 1.5-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.498 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 127 kW @ 5500 rpm Maximum Torque: 220 Nm @ 1700 rpm Fuel Type: 91ROM Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.0 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km DRIVELINE: Continuously variable automatic DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4644 mm Wheelbase: 2700 mm Width: 1799 mm Height: 1416 mm Turning Circle: 10.6 metres Kerb Mass: 1331 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / unlimited kilometres

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE MASERATI HYBRID

By EWAN KENNEDY Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is the first electrified car from the Italian maker of high-performance sportscars. The company describes the Hybrid as, “the link between a past of internal combustion engines and an electric future.”

The underlying aim of the Hybrid version of the Ghibli is, “to enhance performance while saving fuel, being faster than diesel, and greener than petrol.”

Ghibli Hybrid is built around a modified version of the chassis and bodywork of the Ghibli V6. It combines

a four-cylinder, 2.0-litre engine with a 48 volt

of the 2.0-litre fourcylinder engine are

Even four-door Maseratis a very Italian sporty looks.

Hybrid system that also enables energy to be recovered when slowing and braking.

The internal mechanical components

HYUNDAI SANTA FE: NEW ‘ACTIVE X’ MODEL

derived from a FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) powerplant. It has been completely revised by the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena

combinations is offered.

It has a dual-zone climate control air conditioning system, with automatic windscreen defogging function and glovebox

assist; driver inattention warning; automatic Hyundai’s has added a high-low beam; lane new variant to its Santa keeping assist; and rear Fe range, the Active cross-traffic collisionX. It sits between the avoidance. range-opening Active It can be powered by and the mid-grade 3.5-litre V6 petrol Elite.

Hyundai Santa Fe Active X driving only the Rear privacy has upmarket style both inside front wheel, or glass is intended and out. a 2.2-litre diesel to give the feeling with all-wheel compartment cooling. of riding in the back drive.

It rides on Power folding of a limousine. This is twin-spoke 18-inch alloy exterior mirrors with enhanced by leather wheels. integrated puddle lamps seat trim, a premium Prices are $47,050 for and classy satin chrome finish dashboard, fabric the petrol and $50,050 exterior door handles.

A-pillar covers and for the diesel, plus Major safety features melange knit headlining. on-road costs. include: forward A choice of black or collision-avoidance dark beige interior trim

glittering Grigio Evoluzione.

The hybrid powerplant takes the car to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 255 km/h.

Interestingly, the Hybrid weighs less than the six-cylinder engine equivalent, and has a better weight distribution because the engine is front- mounted and the battery is placed in the rear. This should make it even more agile and fun to drive. We will try to get hold of a test car and maker our comments on this.

RAM 1500 WARLOCK

556Nm of torque.

With an 820kg payload and the standard Trailer RAM Trucks has added Brake Control system, a new V8 Hemi-powered the tough Warlock has 1500 Warlock a vehicle a 4.5-tonne maximum the Australian importer towing weight. describes as, “a RAM 1500 Warlock seriously-tough addition is priced from to the RAM family.”

Ram Trucks 1500 Warlock. Is Based on the Crew this the least subtle vehicle on the $104,450 plus dealer delivery and Cab, Warlock’s has planet? on-road costs. Every aggressive exterior units are built into the RAM is backed by a styling, leather-trimmed three year/100,000km upholstery and a factory- side rails of the tub and feature lighting and warranty, roadside fit suspension lift. drainage. assistance.

It uses a Rebel-look Inside, leather-trimmed “The new Warlock front grille with a unique upholstery, dual-zone is the start of a product sports bonnet, black climate control, satellite offensive that allows us powder-coated front and navigation, Apple to broaden our audience rear bumpers and fender CarPlay and Android appeal and continue to flares, 20-inch semigrow the official RAM gloss black alloys, black- Auto connectivity via the UConnect 8.4-inch Trucks Australia brand smoked headlamps, Touchscreen. down under,” says accent badging and Powering the Warlock Warlock decals.

Jeff Barber, National Launch colours include is a 5.7-litre V8 Hemi Manager, RAM Trucks producing 291kW and Flame Red, Bright Australia.

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to achieve greater torque and enable the turbocharger and e-booster to deliver more power.

The engine’s electronic control system is completely different, with a switch to a Bosch new-generation ECU. Maserati says that all that remains of the original engine are the dimensions and part of the cylinder head: it has been transformed into a true Maserati engine.

This version has an exclusive colour scheme, a stunningly brilliant,

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White, and Patriot Blue, while further colours will be released soon.

The Warlock also comes standard with the RamBox Cargo Management System.

These lockable storage

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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPÉ

By EWAN KENNEDY

convenience of the ‘Hey Mercedes’ command that recognises and actions dozens of common spoken requests.

Standard safety features includes nine airbags, Active Steering Assist, DISTRONIC cruise control with Active Distance Assist, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic warning function, Active Lane Change Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist and Traffic Sign Assist.

The GLE 53 adds to the 450 model’s specification with a range of AMG performance equipment as well as AMG-inspired visual styling. It’s 48V

braking system. As well as the AMG Track Pace app and the Driving Australian pricing and Assistance Package Plus. specification for the new Its seats are trimmed Mercedes-Benz GLE in AMG Exclusive Coupé range have been Nappa leather, including announced. Compared to multi-contour front the outgoing model it’s seats with Seat-Heating larger inside the cabin Plus, Warmth Comfort and has greatly upgraded Package including technology. armrest heating. There’s The Coupé is shorter an AMG Performance than the Mercedes steering wheel in GLE SUV model on Nappa leather and which it is based, DINAMICA microfibre, to give it sportier ENERGIZING Package handling and feel.

Plus and AIRAt the same time it’s BALANCE Package, more aerodynamically dashboard and door beltefficient. lines in Nappa leather, The choice of three THERMOTRONIC potent petrol-powered automatic climate engines, including two control. model variants tuned GLE

by MercedesSloping rear and bold front of 63 The S Coupé AMG, results the Mercedes GLE Coupé give incorporates in performance it a full-on sporty appearance. Active Traffic that keeps the Assist, powerpromise made closing doors, a heated by the lithe, eye-catching EQ-boosted 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six outputs windscreen washer body shape.

320 kW and 520 Nm. system and 22-inch The GLE 450 model The GLE 53 AMG cross-spoke is powered by a 3.0-litre also introduces a light-alloy wheels. turbo-petrol six-cylinder new suspension The updated (270 kW/500 Nm) technology, AMG RIDE Mercedes-AMG GLE supplemented by 48V CONTROL+ with AMG 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is EQ Boost technology Active Ride Control. expected to arrive during that can add a further This incorporates 48V September, while the 16 kW/250Nm of active roll-stabiliser bars Mercedes-AMG GLE electric output. It uses a and, in co-operation 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé nine-speed 9G-TRONIC with AIRMATIC, offers is expected late in 2020. automatic and 4MATIC continuously variable Dealers are now taking all-wheel grip. adjustable damping. orders.

Features include The result is enhanced Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG-inspired interior vehicle dynamics and 450 4MATIC Coupé styling, the MBUX comfort, both on and $137,000 (MRLP) widescreen digital off the road, working Mercedes-AMG GLE interface featuring in tandem with a more 53 4MATIC+ Coupé side-by-side 12.3-inch direct steering ratio. $171,800 (MRLP) high resolution screens At the heart of the Mercedes-AMG GLE with customisable Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé displays. Nappa leather 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé $222,700 (MRLP) upholstery, heated front is a potent 4.0-litre As you may be aware, seats with memory twin-turbo-petrol V8 the MRLP includes GST settings, a panoramic engine with monstrous and any LCT applicable sliding glass sunroof, to the base / standard ambient lighting with 64 outputs of 450 kW and 850 Nm. It has 48V EQ specification model but colours, and smartphone excludes dealer delivery integration with wireless Boost technology AMG GLE 53 has and all on road costs charging. an AMG electronic such as, for example, The MBUX registration fees, stamp rear-axle limited-slip multimedia system differential, highduty, CTP and the like. brings together performance composite the innovation and

BMW iX3 PURE ELECTRIC IMPRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY

By EWAN KENNED

new BMW iX3 and can be hooked up to both domestic and industrial New BMW iX3 is a pure sockets with adapters. electric vehicle with In addition, a Smart significant improvements Wallbox will be made in technology. The power available through various density of its motor is partners depending on 30 per cent greater than the market. It that of existing BMW’s upcoming iX3 can be integrated fully electric electric has the visual look into an existing vehicles from the BMW Group, and that doesn’t scream out it’s home power management exhibits efficiency electric. system, enabling of up to 93 per Plugging the vehicle record-keeping of energy cent. in to a DC fast-charging expenditure for home The new drive system charging.

Many aren’t keen on the look of electric cars that don’t have a radiator grille. So the front apron and BMW’s distinctive kidney grille have a largely enclosed design. unit generates maximum station further facilitates Innovative, charging outputs of up to aerodynamically output of 210kW and 150 kW. So new BMW peak torque of 400Nm designed light-alloy which, unlike with many iX3 can be charged from wheels help to control 0 to 80 per cent capacity other electric motors, is the flow of air around in just 34 minutes. sustained at high revs. the vehicle. This is You can add up to 100 Gross energy content achieved with the help of kilometres of range and the efficiency of the sophisticated inserts in to the car after just 10 drive systems allow the the V-spoke base wheel, minutes of charging. new BMW iX3 to offer keeping air flowing far Drivers can choose a range of up to 460 more smoothly. a high, medium or kilometres in the WLTP The debut of BMW low Brake Energy test cycle.

IconicSounds Electric in Regeneration setting.

Cutting-edge battery the BMW iX3 provides cell technology results in Engaging position B acoustic feedback to generates the signature substantially increased enrich the electric one-pedal feeling of the battery capacity relative driving experience, BMW Group’s electric to dimensions and lending it emotional vehicles by providing weight. depth. particularly strong Driving pleasure has BMW iX3 pure recuperation. long been important electric will arrive in A newly developed to those who own Australia by mid-2021, Flexible Fast Charger all BMWs. Because pricing and equipment cable will be available levels will be announced the iX3’s battery is closer to market launch. for the first time on the slim and integrated

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low in the vehicle architecture its centre of gravity is around 75 millimetres lower than conventionally powered BMW X3s. This results in noticeably enhanced lateral dynamics.

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VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS

By EWAN KENNEDY Volkswagen’s T-Cross is a small vehicle that’s the German company’s first entrant in the compact SUV segment. It follows the “T” naming of other VWs - Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg.

The “Cross” on the name indicates that it’s a crossover rather than a SUV, being aimed at tough urban running rather than bush bashing.

Though we feel there are times when bush bashing isn’t as hard on a vehicle as the urban jungle…

Volkswagen T-Cross is sold in two versions, 85TSI Life ($27,990) and 85TSI Style ($30,990).

The Life rides on16inch Rochester alloys, the Style gets 17-inch Bangalore alloys.

There are several option packages; including a Driver Assistance Package for the Life model grade, a Sound and Vision Package which includes a Beats Sound System and Digital Cockpit for either model grade, and an R-Line package for the Style grade.

STYLING We find the styling very simple and unfussed in the German fashion, with few frills and no unnecessary curves.

Having owned three VWs for quite a few years in my motoring life I must admit that I like it like this.

INTERIOR

Sharpish edges that aren’t overdone are also a neat feature. The materials are to a high standard, as they should be because this little German is priced quite high when compared with its Asian and Japanese competitors.

Seating is good for four adults (five is a real squeeze. Unusually for this class I can sit behind myself without having to compromise in the legroom in the driving seat.

The seats in the T-Cross Life are comfortable for long trips, we haven’t had a chance to get my backside into a Style which is said to have sportier seats.

Boot space is larger than you would expect when looking at the outside of the little Vee-Dub and the rear backrest 60:40 backrests fold almost fully flat to give extra versatility.

Interestingly you can slide the back seats forward to increase luggage capacity.

INFOTAINMENT Standard in the Life are an eight-inch Composition Media setup with six speakers, App-Connect, wireless charging and four USB ports. The screen is large and easy to see with a minimum of distraction and has extra large dials when you set it to the driving efficiency mode.

Sound quality is very good without being in any way outstanding.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The T-Cross is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol engine that puts out 85kW and 200Nm through a seven-speed DSG transmission to the front wheels. The Style model has steering wheel gearshift paddles.

SAFETY Both models are bang up

there’s some turbo lag.

We did find ourselves adapting to this as our test week went on, so its likely owners will learn to get the best from it.

Once you’re up and running its fine, with only a hint of turbo lag when you want to get up and go, such as when you spot a short overtaking opportunity on hilly country roads.

The engine is quiet and has a nice purr when

Sharp lines of the new Volkswagen T-Cross work well and distinguish it from others in this increasingly crowded class. to date with numerous safety features: The Life has a rear view camera, automatically dimming rear-view mirror, front assist with city emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, lane assist, driver fatigue detection, parking sensors with manoeuvre braking, front foglights with static cornering lights, automatic headlight on, rain sensing windscreen wiper, and low pressure tyre indicator.

To this, the T-Cross Style variant adds light assist, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control and blind sport monitor with rear traffic alert.

DRIVING Engine response is a letdown when you move off the line. The stop/ start isn’t as fast to kick in as we like and then

you’re cruising, with a purposeful note when you want to get serious.

Volkswagen’s T-Cross has that solid feel on the road that we’ve come to love over many years. It handles nicely without being in any way sporting, which is fair enough because it’s an SUV and should lean on the comfort side of the compromise built into any vehicle.

Steering is firm and the feedback is just about right. It’s happy to change direction if required in a hurry or when the road tightens unexpectedly.

Fuel consumption was in the five to six litres per hundred in easy paced country driving, rising to an acceptable eight to nine litres per hundred kilometres in city and suburban running.

A further Volkswagen

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“T” model, the T-Roc, is scheduled to arrive Downunder later in 2020 to complete the line-up.

We will bring you details as they come to hand.

SUMMING UP Volkswagen T-Cross in Life format is an attracting looking small SUV with a solid build that makes it feel like a larger vehicle than it really is. It would be high on our short list if we were shopping in this class.

As with all new Volkswagens, the T-Cross comes with a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, capped price servicing every calendar year. As well as guaranteed future value when purchased via Volkswagen Financial Services’ Volkswagen Choice Program AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE T-Cross Life 1.0-litre turbo-petrol: $27,900 T-Cross Style 1.0-litre turbo-petrol: $30,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon) ENGINE: Capacity: 0.999 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 85 kW @ 5000 rpm Maximum Torque: 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm Fuel Type: Premium unleaded Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 5.4 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 123 g/km DRIVELINE: Sevenspeed direct shift automatic DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4108 mm Wheelbase: 2563 mm Width: 1760 mm Height: 1583 mm Kerb Mass: 1240 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / unlimited kilometres

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MARKET REPORT

Week ending Saturday 25 July

AGENTS yarded a total of 1226 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange’s Prime Sale on Wednesday 22 July. Young cattle were well supplied with a total of 523 head of vealers and yearlings in a fairly mixed quality offering, although there continued to be a good supply of well-bred steers and heifers.

Steer and bullock prices held firm with a total yarding of 188 head. Steers sold to a top of 532.2c/ kg, averaged at 313kg and producers Ian & Irene Hamilton saw a return of $2,514.46 for 6 head sold.

Bullocks followed suit with a top price of 338.2c/kg, average weight of 581kg and return of $2,330.16 being achieved by MF & FM Ryan for 1 head sold.

The cow market was down by approximately 10c this week with 332 head yarded. 284.2c/kg was the top price, averaging 460kg, with a maximum return achieved by AH & CO Armstrong for 3 head sold for $1,862.24. Heifers sold to a top of 420c/kg in comparison to 436.2c/ kg the prior week. They returned an average weight of 273kg and producers LF & DJ O’Reilly sold 1 head for $1,653.48.

Veal prices overall saw a slight improvement from the prior week, the few butcher vealers presented were keenly sought after reaching 409c/kg. The top return for the category came back at 534.2c/kg with an average weight of 218kg and HR Smith selling 1 head for a total of $1,407.00. Yearlings sold to 418.2c/kg, averaged at 338kg and saw a top return of $1,486.56 for the

Mcarthur Family Trust.

The Annual 22nd All Breeds Bull & Female Sale was held at NRLX on Saturday 25 July. 125 head of outstanding quality cattle were presented by a variety of vendors on the day. The sale was livestreamed through StockLive where 27 new bidders registered for the sale, 307 unique viewers tuned in online and it was broadcast on the NRLX site at 5 different screens.

Lyle Family Angus topped the sale with one locally born and raised bull making $10,500. Promised Land Stud Pty Ltd topped the heifer market for the Annual Sale with one head making $5,500. A big thank you goes to the All Breeds Committee, Vendors, Buyers, Agents, NRLX Staff and StockLive for a combined effort to make the Sale such a success.

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LISMORE MARKET REPORT TUESDAY, JULY 21

200 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday.

Prices were on a par with last week.

Vealers suitable for the butchers are scarce and are attracting premium prices.

Gary Ross had 7 top quality Murray Grey grain assisted vealers.

They topped at $4.06/kg, the heaviest line returning $1,440.

Most of the young cattle were bought by western restockers.

Quality was not up to last week standard but most steers still Sold in the $4.00 to $4.40/kg range.

Heifers $3.70 t $4.00/kg.

In the grown cattle section heavy cows sold from $2.50 to $2.74/kg, $1,500 to $1,713.

Heifers topped at $3.28/kg, $1739,

Steers $3.28/kg, $1641.

There were more plain cows this week and restockers competed with meat operators, $1.80 to $2.50/kg. Regards auctions@weirandson.com.au

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Casino all-breeds sale proceeds amid Covid THE Casino All Breeds sale went very well on Saturday with 101 bulls selling to a top price of $10,500. Including all 10 Breeds the sale went onto average a very healthy $6168 with an 88% clearance achieved.

The top priced bull went to the Yorklea based Lyle Family Angus Bull “Prime time Lusty P48” (pictured) and was described as an outstanding strong topped bull with meat in all the right places, the complete package with a weight of 917kg and 42cm scrotal. Bruce Lyle said he was one of our favourites and thought he would be popular, we are very pleased, a good price and has gone to a good home.

Several breeds cracked the $10,000 dollars and this included Bentley breeders Alan & Helen Trustum selling the Charolais bull “Bentley Downs Primo P5E” for $10,000.00 followed by Casino’s Mogul Brahman Stud selling” Mogul Herdsman H300” also for $10,000.

Sale President Bruce Lyle said he was pleased with the days results considering setbacks from the drought, fires and more recently Covid restictions. At one point it was looking like the sale may not have gone ahead due to crowd size limits, this was the reason we chose to stream

the sale online just incase we were forced to cancel or greatly downsize the numbers allowed to attend. As things relaxed we pushed on and met all the Covid requirements of temperature checking of buyers pre entry, declarations being signed and buyers spreading out across the selling areas. All in all, it was handled very well by vendors, the saleyards staff and agents.

Everyone knew this sale would be a little different and they took it in their stride.

Sale secretary Juanita Trustum said bulls went far and wide.

Most went within the region including Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Grafton and out to Old Koreelah and Tenterfield.

Many bulls left the Northern Rivers heading to new homes in Wauchope, BellBrook and some North to Toowoomba & Kumbia Qld and south to Cobden Victoria. The sale ran very smoothly and we had good feedback from people watching

the sale online.

We would also like to thank Brad and his team at the NRLX for a well prepared venue and their efforts in keeping us all Covid compliant and safe. The

Sale committee on behalf of the vendors was able to donate $1000ea to 3 local charities, being the Westpac Helicopter, Windara Casino and the Casino VRA (Rescue Squad).

This community support is made possible by the ongoing commitment by the Richmond Valley Council to cover the staffing on this the largest open day of the sale calender.

From left - John Bancroft from Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Eric Box from Casino VRA Rescue, President of Sale group Bruce Lyle, Ben Eggins from Windara and Juanita Trustum Secretary of Casino All Breeds Sale.

22nd ANNUAL ALL BREEDS SALE REPORT Charolais Bulls Limousin Bulls Females Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Females Red Angus P/Hereford Bulls Santa Bulls Brangus Bulls Brahman Bulls Females 88% Clearance

14 Sold 12 Sold 4 Sold 12 Sold 29 Sold 4 Sold 1 Sold 5 Sold 2 Sold 13 Sold 13 Sold 2 Sold

Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average

$6642.00 $5291.00 $1750.00 $6666.00 $6758. 00 $4187.00 $4000.00 $4800.00 $5500.00 $6384.00 $5269.00 $3125.00

101 Bulls Average $6168.00

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This week may challenge you with your personal relationships and understanding the big picture. Sometimes you brush hard issues under the carpet in order to maintain a perfect veneer. Don’t feel judged and let your guard down in order to clear the air and move forward.

Try to look after your body this week as this will heal any internal tension and release the positive chemicals needed in order to get through a challenging week. Colour: Sky Blue, Number 17

Your energy levels may be down this week and it will cause you to panic for no real reason.

Singles will be surprised by a chance meeting which will leave you feeling conflicted with how you feel. Be open to adventure and do not place too much pressure on yourself or others with matters of the heart.

Keep an eye on your spending as there is a challenging financial time ahead. Colour: Peach, Number: 3

Frustrations have been at an all-time high for you regarding a work situation but do not worry as things will come out in the wash very soon. Coupled Geminis will be feeling very content at this time having found balance in within the heart and mind. It may be time to shake up the social scene and spend time with friends or family that inspire your fun playful side. Colour: Ruby, Number: 39

You will be feeling refreshed with a new moon in your sector at this time. Although things seem to have been up in the air of late, you will once again feel grounded and confident to move forward with work. Someone you trust will impart some valuable advice this week which may not be relevant now but will become clear soon.

Try to avoid reaching for sugar this week as yourself discipline is at an all time low. Colour: Purple, Number: 56

Sometimes your strong personality blurs your judgment and you can often forget where you have made mistakes when dealing with others. Remember we are all human and we are running the same race so do not be too harsh when engaging in other’s problems. Try reflecting inwardly in order to understand others.

Finances are about to pick up which doesn’t not mean you should be making big purchases.

Colour: Light yellow, Number: 21

Try to drown out the noise around you and focus on the path ahead.

You may feel you are being pulled in too many directions so take some time to really think about what you want to do long term. Keep physically active this week but don’t overdo it as your immune system is not at its strongest. A loved one may be trying to reach out to you, but you keep missing the connection. Colour: Purple, Number 62

In order to see things in perspective it is important to stand back from a situation and take stock of where you are at. Your relationships are a two-way street so be sure you are putting in the time that you so desire in return. Singles are encouraged to be social this week as your fun and playful side attracts new energies, possibly leading to a serious connection.

Colour: Mauve, Number:12

Try not to be too self-critical this week as you attempt to organise and plan your next move.

Changes are happening so it is important to embrace these shifting energies instead of fearing the unknown.

Check in with a family member you may have mistakenly neglected of late. Your finances are strong this week so make sure you keep that savings account growing.

Colour: Velvet, Number: 88

Sometimes it is better to stay under the radar rather than be the centre of attention. This week is a challenging week for you as you will struggle to communicate clearly with colleagues and close family members.

Try not to get frustrated with others as the problem may be on your end. Things will clear towards the weekend.

Colour: Green, Number: 67

This week things will

You will feel very accomplished this week having given a loved one valuable advice that has been a successful change for this person. You may experience some frustration surrounding others in ability to work at your pace but remember that this isn’t a personal attack on you. Enjoy your own company mid-week as you catch up on creative projects that may have been recently neglected.

Colour: Amber, Number: 11

Although some days it may feel you are living in a circus, your ability to juggle and be the ringleader sees you excel and manage the situation. Your energy will be lacking toward the end of the week so try to steal those little moments of relaxation throughout the beginning of the week.

A disagreement may leave you feeling shaken, but you will bounce back quickly regaining your stability. Colour: Fuchsia, Number: 31

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The Channon Craft Markets – 9th August Casino Golf Club Markets – Sunday 9th August Lismore Car boot Markets – 2nd & 16th August

FARMERS MARKETS • Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

• Bangalow Farmers Market – Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark.

• Blue Knob Farmers Markets – Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock.

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be a lot better with a rough patch coming to a close. Celebrate this new phase and appreciate the moment rather than overthinking the future. Love is in your sector at this time so singles should explore a wider field and couple Capricorns should relish the stability in a relationship. Colour: Navy, Number: 20

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 – Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766. thenorthernriverstimes.com.au

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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 Loving Memory Funerals

MILLER(nee FITTLER) Dorothy Barbara Jane 15/10/1931 - 23/07/2020 Much loved wife of Ron (dec), previously married to David Joseph Whyte (dec) and soul mate of Bob Meyer (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Charmaine & Silvio, David & Kelly and John and Karen, Nan to Matthew, Tammy, David, Cheyne, Dean, Bree and Ellenie, Great Nan to John (dec), Tameeka, Matty, Dylan, Taylor, McKenzie, Scarlet, Macy, Avah, Harry, Koby and Elkie.

Thanks to Whiddon Nursing Home, Grafton.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS A family service is to be held at Riverside Church, 54-56 Bent Street, South Grafton on FRIDAY (31st July, 2020), commencing at 11:30 am. A private cremation will follow.

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Funeral Directors and Services

Parkview Funeral Home

Ellis PEPPER

1800 809 336

Ballina-Lismore-Casino

24.9.1925 – 23.7.2020 Formerly of Casino and Knockrow.

Passed away peacefully aged 94. Beloved husband of Iris (dec). Much loved father and father-in-law of Christine, Neil (dec), Allan & Kerrie and loved Poppy of Lauren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jack & Florrie (both dec), Harold & Verlie (both dec), Maude & Jack (both dec), Pauline and Errol (dec) Special thanks to all the staff at Alstonville Adventist Aged Care and to Dr Chiu and Dr Hogan of Alstonville Clinic for their loving care of Ellis.

Sacred Earth Funerals A Heart-Centred Funeral Home

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WALTERS, Merle (Formerly Jones) (Nee Phelps)

Death Notices

30.04.1928 – 23.07.2020

AGED 92 YEARS Late of Kyogle.

Dearly love Wife of Cyril Jones (dec’d) and Tom Walters (dec’d).

Mother and Mother-in-law of Des and Sharon, Neville (dec’d) and Marishel, Linda and Imants Ramma, Margaret and Peter (dec’d) Charman, Janet and Granville Hill.

Loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Sister and Sister-in-law.

Passed away peacefully 23rd July 2020.

Relatives and Friends of the late Merle Walters are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held Graveside at Kyogle Lawn Cemetery, Friday 31st July 2020, commencing at 11:00am.

BECKINSALES Monumental Masons Pty Ltd

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Servicing 300km radius from Lismore Call for an appointment

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JENNA BENNETT (02) 6632 1720

Cnr Bridge & Baillie Sts North Lismore www.stoneagenow.com.au info@stoneagenow.com.au

KAY, Justin Keith

Formerly of Forest Hill, Late of Woodenbong.

Much loved Son of Colin and Kathy Kay. Devoted Partner of Thresa Holmes.

Father of Kiara, Alexus and Kaleb and Stepfather of Ami-Lee and Emma-Jane.

Grandfather of Alfie James Bignell.

Dear Brother of Christy (dec’d), Hayley, Brittney (dec’d) and Dylan.

Since 1935

Tributes

Passed away 20th July 2020.

AGED 38 YEARS

Due to Current Covid-19 restrictions, a private family Service will be held.

JENNA BENNETT (02) 6632 1720

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Anniversaries

PRELIMINARY NOTICE COMPLETE DISPERSAL DAIRY HERD & PLANT

Congratulations Max & Shirley Jordan and Ted & Marie Morris

23rd July 1960 On your Double 60th Wedding Anniversary!

From all your loving Family

Public Notices

Expression of Interest Expression of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Contractors for the construction of the new Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club, which is funded by the NSWOffice of Sport and theBrunswick Surf Club.

Tender documentswill beprovided in lateAugust with construction commencing late September.

Please submit EOI by 3pm on Wednesday 5th August 2020 to Eastview via email to ahook@eastview.com.au Interested contractors are required to comply with National ConstructionCode2019 andbeaccredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction Occupational Health and Safety AccreditationSchemewhentheEOI islodged.

Lismore Eisteddfod Entries are now being accepted for the 2020 Lismore Eisteddfod.

Sessions will commence from September 4th for solos and duets in Vocal and Instrumental: Piano, Woodwind, String and Brass; and Spoken Word.

Dance sessions for solos, duos and trios will commence September 20th

Entry details are listed on our website www.lismoreeisteddfod.com.au

Livestock and Auctions

For Sale

ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE & RECORD FAIR ALSTONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday August 1, 9am to 4pm Sunday August 2, 9am to 2pm

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HUGE SELECTION OF LP’S Adults $8 - Aged Pensioners $6 - Child Free

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74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au

Thursday 24th September 2020 Commencing 10.00am

EVERY TUESDAY: FAT CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7.30AM EVERY WEDNESDAY: CASINO CATTLE SALE 7.30AM SATURDAY, AUG 1 CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 10AM THURSDAY, AUG 6 AUCTION OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE & FARM MACHINERY DALWOOD 10AM

CASINO LIVE WEIGHT & OPEN AUCTION STORE SALE

Full details and catalogue availabe from sellng agent

92 WALKER STREET, CASINO 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Steve Davis 0429 623 066

AUCTION OF TRACTOR, FARM MARCHINERY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 10am A/C ESTATE F. NEWTON 251 COOK LANE, DALWOOD See website for list & photos www.ianweirandson.com.au

• Covid Laws will apply • Only interested buyers please attend • Social Distancing will be enforced

by Security • No children under 16 years of age • Only 1 person per family can attend TERMS: Cash or Cheque at Sale

Friday 7th August 2020 Commencing 10.00 am 1000 HEAD 1000

I had this Serotta Legend Ti custom-built while living in the U.S. The frame is 54/55cm (I am 172 cm) made from C4 Titanium Tubing with an F1 Carbon fork. Comes equipped with Campagnolo Record gears, brakes, chainset, pedals. Original wheels were replaced with Campag Shamal Ultra 2Way Fit (tubed or tubeless) and have only been ridden on a few times. This bike has been meticulously looked after and is in immaculate condition.

Unfortunately I developed a health condition which means I can no longer ride. Over the years I have owned many great bikes but this was the one I was going to keep forever. However I can’t look at it any longer without thinking, “what a waste.” I have looked at today’s crop of road bikes and feel confident that you could not buy anything that approaches the timeless quality and value of my Serotta for anywhere near the $3200 I am asking for it.

If you are interested please call Bryan on 0437 541 904

ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 31

RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL Rappville Reserve Draft Plan of Management Richmond Valley Council has prepared a draft Plan of Management for Rappville Reserve, and will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 19 August to discuss proposed changes to land categories in the draft Plan.

This draft Plan of Management incorporates the future use and development of the Rappville Reserve to meet the values and expectations of the community. Future works have been proposed on this land as part of rebuilding the community since the 2019 bushfires devastated the village.

The draft Plan is available for viewing or download from the On Exhibition section on Council’s website.

In accordance with Section 40A of the Local Government Act, a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, 19 August at 5.30pm in regards to the proposed changes to categorisation of land in the draft Rappville Reserve Plan of Management. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the public hearing will take place via a Skype for Business meeting.

SPECIAL LINES: A/c G&D Jarrett – St Helena 40 Charolais Steers (0 teeth) A/c B&T Gould – Greenridge 15 Santa x Steers (7-9 m.o) 15 Santa x Heifers (7-9 m.o) A/c WR & RE Bulmer – Leeville 20 Brangus Steers (10-12 m.o) A/c Ron Morley – Bangalow 15x15 Angus x Hereford Cows & calves A/c Lyn Yates – Shannonbrook Complete Dispersal – Property Sold 19 Angus x Heifers unjoined (18-22 m.o) 11x11 Angus x Heifers & calves 2 Angus x Heifers PTIC 10x10 Angus x Cows & calves 2nd & 3rd calf 10x10 Brahman x Cows & calves 2nd & 3rd calf 5x5 Charolais x Cows & calves 2nd & 3rd calf 3x3 Limousin x Cows & calves 2x2 Charolais x Cows & calves 11 Brahman x Cows PTIC 2nd & 3rd calf 3 Angus x Cows PTIC 2nd & 3rd calf 4 Charolais x Cows PTIC 2 Limousin x Cows PTIC 2 Angus Bulls – McIntyre Bred All females bred on the property with sound mouths.

A/c G Ford – Tunglebung 35 Charolais x Heifers (16-18 m.o unjoined) 20 Angus x Heifers (14-16 m.o unjoined) Ramsey & Bulmer ramseybulmer.com.au Casino 02 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Wayne Bulmer 0428 661 167 Steve Davis 0429 623 066

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T&W McCormack mccormackrealestate.com.au Casino 02 6662 1577 Peter 6662 2914 • Matthew 6667 5058 Mark 0411 491 437 • Jack 0498 400 176

To register your interest in the public hearing, go to www. richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/exhibition/rappville-reservedraft-plan-of-management/ or contact Council on 6660 0300.

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CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 10AM

120 Steers 6-30 mths 80 Heifers 6-30 mths 60 Cows & Calves .................................................

A/C ESTATE OF FRAN NEWTON 1 Murray Grey Bull 4 yrs Murray Grey Breeding Herd consisting of:28 well-bred cows & heifers .................................................

Bulls 2 PB Limousin Bulls 2 yrs 1 Angus Bull 18 mths 1 Simmental Bull 4 yrs 1 Speckle Park (full blood) 18 mths ................................................. * All cattle to be yarded Friday * View in Pens from 9am * Due to Covid Restrictions, only those wishing to buy to attend * No children under 16

74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450 Glenn Weir 0427 299 104 Neil Short 0410 451 000 Dick Osborne 0413 337 668 Mark Noble 0400 655 228 Jake Noble 0424 470 095

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD To Have a notice in our Community Billboard, please email hollie@ heartlandmedia.com.au Sunday Chemist Roster: 2nd August – McDonalds Chemist 9.30am till 12.30pm Meals On Wheels Roster: 3rd August till 7th August WEEK 5 MONDAY S. Forrester J.Whittaker & family TUESDAY K.Rowse & K.Evans WEDNESDAY L.Barton & J.Cornell P.Muntelwit & G.Mannix THURSDAY H.Moffitt & J.Hanna G.Cairns & D.Coupe FRIDAY P.Plunkett Richmond Valley Council staff Casino CWA: Casino Evening CWA Branch will be meeting on Thursday 6th August at 6pm at 4 Jersey St. Enquiries please phone Alison 0400956404 Casino Senior citizens centre Incorporated: The Casino Senior Citizens will be holding their annual general meeting on the 11th August 2020 at Casino RSM Club commencing at 10am.

We are always looking for new members to join us.

Membership to join our club is $5.00 a year.

Our main activities include hoy each Tuesday morning at 10am and Euchre each Thursday afternoon commencing at 1.00pm. We are very fortunate to have

the backing of the Casino RSM Club who allows us to use their facilities free of charge.

During the year we have dinners for our members – i.e. Mother’s Day, Christmas in July, and our Christmas Breakup party.

Unfortunately, due to Coronavirus this year we have missed a few of these lunches.

If you are interested in joining us or have a question, please contact either Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680 or Jill Thomas on 6662 1602.

Ballina Hospital Auxiliary: A message from our President - ‘The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to The Ballina Rabbit Trappers, what a wonderful group of people they are.

Jim Pyke, President of the Rabbit Trappers, Ballina, presented us with a cheque for $1,000.00 towards our fundraising. This year with all that is going on around us over the past few months even fundraising has been put into lockdown. It is so wonderful to know that support is still there even when times are tough.

Whilst enjoying their social sport these members are also raising money for “not for profit fundraising” groups throughout our community and there have been many. We couldn’t do without people like you, great effort to you all.’

Compassionate Communities Northern NSW:

Threshold Choir-Due to the most recent NSW Health advisory the Threshold choir will be taking a break from face-to-face rehearsals but we would still welcome new members in preparation for getting back to together when it is safe to do so. Please email comcomnnsw@gmail.com or phone Jane on 0438 814 552.

Publicity Report Mullumbimby C.W.A.: After four months break, Mullumbimby CWA branch will meet on August 12.

The handicraft group has resumed on Wednesday mornings. Monday Painters are set to resume fortnightly meetings. The CWA Musicmakers (branch choir) continues to rehearse at the home of leader Coral Grogan.

The branch helps the local community by providing low-cost hourly rental of its CWA Rooms to other community groups.

After renovation and deep cleaning, the Rooms will reopen on September 1.

Under the Covid-safe guidelines to allow for social distancing, groups will be limited to 10 people.

An attendance register at the door will record names and contact details of each person, and hand sanitising will be provided.

Following the disastrous Rappville fires, Mullumbimby CWA gave books to Rappville School and a pamper pack to a Casino CWA member who lost her home.

In Mullumbimby, donations were given to the family of a man with motor neurone disease who was unable to

work, and a pamper pack was given to a local woman who had fallen on hard times.

Previously, three young people who lost all their possessions in a house fire were given vouchers to spend at local businesses.

For the second consecutive year, Mullumbimby CWA members will take part in the international event Women Walk the World, to be held on October 15.

Following last year’s study of Papua New Guinea, Mullumbimby was pleased to win Best International Report in the Far North Coast Group CWA competition. The country of study this year is Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. The study has been done by email during the lockdown. A branch international day is planned for November.

Mullumbimby CWA will host the next meeting of the Far North Coast Group of CWA, at Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on August 15.

Diane Giddins, publicity officer.

Casino Community Men’s Shed: We have extended our days to Mon, Tues, Wed but attendance has to be limited to 25 members only on each of those. 8am – 1.30 pm.

Because of the COVID-19 issue we are unable to accept any new applicants at this time.

Members of the public seeking any help with things we do are welcome to call in but entry to the building is not allowed.

We can be contacted on 6662 6423 during opening hours or

Provision for Panel of Providers for Trades and Services: RFT1247 Ballina Shire Council is calling on qualified trades people and companies to register to council’s panel of contractors.

Approved contractors will be added to council’s pre-qualified panel of service providers for a three year period.

Tender documentation can be downloaded from tenders.ballina.nsw.gov.au/eTendering (new providers need to register to access documentation) or in hardcopy from Council’s Customer Service Centre 40 Cherry Street Ballina.

tenders close: 2pm Tuesday 18 August 2020. Late tenders will not be accepted. enquiries: Chris Allison, Coordinator Contracts, Ph1300 864 444.

Customer Service Centre / Chambers 40 Cherry Street, PO Box 450 Ballina NSW 2478 Office Hours 8.15am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Email council@ballina.nsw.gov.au Web ballina.nsw.gov.au Telephone 1300 864 444 Emergency After Hours 02 6626 6954

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Grow Group: Grow is a Community Mental Wellbeing Organization. We run support groups for people struggling with their Mental Health. Small friendly groups to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and improve Mental Health. Breaking the isolation, anonymous open to everyone. Due to Covid- 19 some of our groups are meeting face to face and some are meeting online(zoom). We have groups in Ballina, Yamba, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for more information ph 1800 558 268 Lion’s Club Casino: Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 –for a 7.00pm start.

Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. In the Supper Room. Come and enjoy a day of fun, morning tea and lunch. All Welcome. For more details contact 0499 824 274.

Casino Mini Rail: Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting.

Casino View Club: Holds a monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am on the second Thursday of every month.

Any further inquiries or to book lunch please contact Barbra on 02 6661 2530 0448 969 498.

Casino Croquet Club: Games every Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am for a 10am start. New members (male or female) are invited to come along for some free trial lessons with our Captain Mary & newly qualified coach, Leonie. For further information contact Mary on 02 6662 1971.

Richmond River Beef Produces Association: Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm.

For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455.

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Lion’s Club of Kyogle: Fourth Lions Club in Australia – “Proud of it “ – Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30 – 7.00pm. Visitors and New members most welcome. For more information contact Neville Moon on 6632 2233.

Casino Mixed Probus Club: First meeting will be on Thursday the 23rd July.

Apologies by 5pm Wednesday 22nd. For more information call the secretary on 0419 886 119.

The Casino & Distract Historical Society Museum: Is open for visitors Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday10am to 2pm. Adults $5, Children and Students Free. Bus trips are welcome.

Yearly Membership $15, Couples $25. General Meetings are held 2nd Saturday – March, June, September, November 10am in the museum, All welcome. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

Casino & District Family History Group Inc: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. will be reopening on Tuesday 7 July – Normal opening hours.

First meeting will be held on the 2nd Wednesday in August.

For more information phone Research Room 66628114 or Cherryl 0490149905 CWA Craft: Casino Ladies and friends will meet in the Casino Library at 9.00am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. For further information please contact Vivian on 02 6662 1838.

CWA Meeting Dates: The CWA meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month ( starting in August) 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: Casino Richmond River Country Music Club wishes to advise their Fun day’s will be resuming on 16th August 2020, at the Casino RSM Club. To allow for social distancing this will be held upstairs. Staring at 10am. Our AGM will be held after music finishes. For further information call the president Gloria on 6662 2425 Or 0412 910 884 Ballina Shire Concert Band: The Band get together Wednesday evening for rehearsals from 7pm for 7.30pm start at The Band Hall - 26 Swift St, Ballina.

Also, Performances at the markets on a regular basis for 9.15am - 10.15am on the 3rd Sunday of the month (we don’t play if it’s raining).

We are heading back into these regular performances this Sunday after the COVID restrictions. We welcome visitors to come and play or just listen. Call Amanda on 0421 228 303 for more information.

Kyogle Country Music Club: Kyogle country music club will be resuming their musical days on Sunday 9th August at the Kyogle Golf Club at 11am. The club will be catering for lunches and morning and

afternoon tea. All Welcome. (Remember social distancing) Ballina CWA: Here are our upcoming events: - Stall at the Ballina Farmer’s Market, Sunday 2nd August - Craft and Friendship mornings, each Wednesday from 9-12.

For our craft and friendship mornings: “In line with COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing and sanitizing will be observed.

Our numbers will be limited to 20 people, so please call Barbara on 0428116668 no later than Monday to book your spot.”

Lismore Target Rifle Club: Lismore Target Rifle Club for .22 calibre rifles, meets Monday & Wednesday nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 12 noon (public holidays excluded). At present, only licenced shooters are able to attend the Range due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).

To have a notice in our Community Billboard, please email hollie@heatlandmedia.com.au

Proposed correction There were a number of factual mistakes in edition 1 page 3 article entitled ‘GM Goes Down’.

Councillors were never denied access to Council business papers or notifications of upcoming meetings and workshops as reported.

At all times Councillors had access to their Outlook diaries and, Council-related emails and notifications were also sent to Councillors’ private email accounts, while the Council instituted new cyber security measures.

The article also incorrectly claimed that under the Council’s Social Media policy councillors could not express “personal comments and opinions’ that were not approved by the General Manager.

This policy which relates to Facebook pages with Lismore City Council in the name and was provided to the journalist, states: “Councillors must not use their personal email address, Facebook page, twitter account or any other form of social media for Council business. Any social media account set up for the purposes of carrying out the Council’s business requires the approval of the General Manager and must only represent the Council’s position. An email account is supplied by the Council for business use.”

The article also made a number of erroneous and unsubstantiated claims from unnamed sources relating to the budget and other matters concerning the General Manager.

The Northern Rivers Times acknowledges that the budget is determined by Councillors, not the General Manager or Council staff.

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Music Students Shine in virtual exams Sophie’s: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=-erLSIp1rj4

Cherry street Sports Club: Saturday 2nd August Harry Nichols 6.30pm

Photo: Sophie Ozard during the music performance exam

Friday 7th August Jeff Massey 7.30pm

Music students shine in virtual performance exams When music perfor mance exams loomed last month Southern Cross University students had to get creative to deliver their live sets, virtually.

Instead of ready-access to an oncampus student ensemble band, third year Contemporary Music student Sophie Ozard arranged and laid down her own backing vocal tracks and piano loops for a 40-minute set.

“I played guitar to accompany

myself for about half of the performance. The situation pushed me to do more in terms of production. Piano is not an instrument I usually play so that was hard, but it was a good challenge,” said Sophie.

“It’s always weird watching yourself on video, up close.

It was different to most other exams I’ve done yet I’m happy with the final result.”

Enjoy a sele ct ion of t he Contemporary Music exam pe r for ma nces, i nclud i ng

Sophie has been a regular on the Northern Rivers gig scene for the past couple of years. She plans to return to Melbourne to pursue music therapy when she graduates.

“I found doing music online in Session 1 hard actually.

Music creation is about coming together for collaboration, jamming, arranging and playing to an audience. The student ensemble is a big part of it and the part that everyone likes doing.”

Senior music lect u rer Dr Leigh Carriage acknowledged the challenges students faced because of the University’s COVID-19 lockdown.

“It was so uplifting to witness so many students surrounded by so much uncertainly and under less than favourable circumstances, yet rising to the occasion playing and singing with so such passion and commitment,” Dr Carriage said.

Dr Car riage also said the additional skills and experience the music students gained was invaluable.

“The situation meant developing technical skills like creating backing tracks or learning to set-up for a video shoot. Selfsufficiency is essential within the portfolio of musicians.

Students now know how to create good quality footage to add to their own social accounts.”

Dr Carriage also credited the enormous effort of all involved.

“For practice-based creatives the changes brought about

by COV I D -19 lo ckdow n restrictions required music staff and students alike to dig deep and respond immediately with creative innovations and flexible online delivery.

“Our Contemporary Music course co-ordinator Dr Matt Hill and lecturer Dave Sanders were keystones of much innovation and problem-solving, and offered incredible stewardship during this time.”

Fleetwood Mac – Running In the Shadow Saturday 8th August Sarah Grant 6.30pm

Slipway Hotel: 1st Chris Aronsten 7pm 2nd Jed & Lachie 2pm 6th Sarah Grant 7pm 7th Dr Baz 7pm 8th Supercheese Trio 7pm

The Australian Hotel Ballina : We have Tuesday Night Live Music Trivia every Tuesday night at 6.30pm at The Australian Hotel Ballina.

They’ve sold more than one hundred million albums worldwide and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Fleetwood Mac’s songs are part of international music history.

The Internationally Acclaimed Australian Fleetwood Mac Show “Running

In The Shadows” is heading to Melbourne to pay homage to the superstar band. The six-piece rock band explore Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue, covering all the classic ballads, blues and rock songs from their five decade plus career.

The Running In The Shadows

s h o w c ov e r s t h e b e s t of Fleetwood Mac’s career. From the early hits from the music of Peter Green, through to the Rumours album era, spanning up to Tango In The Night and even some of Stevie Nicks solo material, there is something for every Fleetwood Mac fan

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Bluesfest rocks on with first wave

by Lesley Apps

While COVID-19 is taunting Australia with early signs of a second wave of infection, Bl u e sfe s t o r g a n i s e r s a r e soldiering through the despair and anxiety many are now feeling by offering music lovers some hope that 2021 will be a better year.

Organisers recently released their first artist announcements for next Easter’s legendary Byron Bay event including international headliners Bon Iver, Pattie Smith, Michael Franti as well as plenty of homegrown pedigree including Jimmy Barnes, John Butler as well as rising stars The Teskey Brothers.

The f irst round 50-ar tist announcement comes after this year’s festival was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the event will see a limit of 7500 patrons at this stage, fans are able to start securing their early bird tickets from now.

“It is envisaged this figure will increase as restrictions are gradually lifted between now and next April,” organisers said.

They said there was no risk in buying tickets this early out as refunds will be available if the event doesn’t go ahead in 2021.

More than 30,000 ticket holders were refunded when the 2020 event was cancelled, the first time in Bluesfest’s 30 year history.

The 2021 Bluesfest will take place from April 1-5 at Tyagrah Tea Tree Far m near Byron Bay. For tickets visit Bluesfest website.

The full first round of artists announced for the 2021 include: • • • • • • • • •

Bon Iver Patti Smith and her band Jimmy Barnes G e o r g e Benson T he Te skey Brothers John Butler Xavier Rudd The Cat Empire Ko ol & t he

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Gang The Gipsy Kings K a s e y Chambers The Waifs Troy CassarDaley Michael Franti & Spearhead The Wailers Morcheeba T he Black

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Sorrows Tromb one Shorty & Orleans Ave Tori Kelly Buffy SainteMarie The Marcus King Band Christone “K i ngf ish” Ingram J i m m i e Vaughan

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JULY 30, 2020

A Day On The Green Ft. Rod Stewart

Sir Rod Stewart is making a welcome return to A Day On The Green next year October and November.

At the ver y top of his game, Stewart has followed a triumphant stadium tour this UK summer with one of his biggest U K tours ever, with live performances running through November and December of 2019. In addition, he has also toured the USA, with highlights i nclud i ng he a d l i n i ng a series of shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of a multi-year residency and adding a third sold-out Hollywood Bowl concert in LA for a landmark reunion set with his former bandmate

Jeff Beck.

Warner Music will honour t h e l e g e n d a r y s i n g e rsongwriter with a new album to be released November 22 which will allow fans to hear Stewart’s biggest hits with his classic vocal style set to full orchestral arrangements.

‘You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewar t With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ combines classical vocal tracks from his most popular songs with new arrangements performed

by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The music will also be available to download digitally and via streaming services.

In 2019, Sir Rod Stewart

celebrates 50 years as a solo artist. The legendary singer-songwriter is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 250 million records sold worldwide during a stellar career that includes nine #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the UK. Plus, 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the US. As a singer and songwriter his many hits include ‘You Wear It Well’, ‘You’re in My Heart’, ‘Tonight’s the Night’, ‘Gasoline Alley’, ‘Eve r y P ic t u r e Tel l s a Story’, ‘Mandolin Wind’, ‘Sailing’, ‘The Killing of Georgie’, ‘Young Turks’, ‘Forever Young’, ‘Hot Legs’,

‘Infatuation’, ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’, ‘Some Guys Have All The Luck’ and the indelible, ‘Maggie May’.

Stewar t has ear ned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them are two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy™ Living Legend.

In 2016, he officially became ‘Sir Rod Stewart’ after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. He has performed for millions of fans on six continents, even holding the record for the largest-ever free concert, for an estimated 4.2 million in Rio de Janeiro on New Year’s Eve in 1996.

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SPORT

FISHING REPORT - BALLINA

Strong winds and powerful sea conditions have meant that offshore fishing has not been possible in the last week. The conditions look like they will remain that

way till at least this weekend so this may be a good time to catch up on some boat and trailer maintenance.

The cold and rainy conditions have also slowed up the flathead over the last week. A small number of fish have come from the lower reaches of the river, and a few from Pimlico to Broadwater. Most of the fish have been in less than 2 meters of water, so target the shallow sand flats on the dropping tides. There are

still plenty of bream on the breakwalls and behind the CBD. Best baits have been prawns and mullet fillets, but as the water colors up from the rain it will be worth trying mullet or chicken gut. Good numbers of tailor have been coming from the beaches north of the river mouth, with most anglers using metal spinners or pilchards.

Tight lines!

Brett at Ballina Bait & Tackle 02 6686 2527

Love set match – tennis is on Brothers win in tight finish MARIST Brothers Rams won in the last 2 minutes of the game in the First Grade NRRRL competition on Sunday at Queen Elizabeth Park in wet and boggy conditions.

Rams captain Paul O’Neill broke through the Cougars defence to run 40 metres before offloading to fullback Mitchell Krause to score under the goal posts to seal the final score at 16-10.

Other grades results were a 24 draw in Reserve grade, and a come from behind win for the Marist Brothers U/18s team winning 20-16.

This Sunday sees the Rams take on Ballina at Crosier Field, Lismore and the Casino Cougars to travel north to take on the Tweed Coast Raiders.

Cherry Street Sandflies: The Sandflies Sunday morning game was cancelled early that morning due to heavy rain overnight and as it turned out for most of the day. Bit of a shame because Sandflies President Johnny Harley had organised a 93rd birthday cake for Joe Busuttill better and affectedly known as ‘Little Joe’. This little champion attends Sunday bowls like clockwork, is real gentleman and never complains so the Preso Johnny thought a little cake was a nice reward so may go over till next Sunday morning which is Alby’s Football and Hot Dog Day. All has been organised for this annual event where the Sandflies wear their favourite Footie Club colours and have Hot Dogs after the game. Hopefully all will be well for the game but with the current probs in Sydney and a few cases in Bryon Bay, which were contained in an instant and well done to them people for that, thinks seem a goer but we will see when the boss is back from a well earned break on Tuesday. With the Horses Birthday on Saturday I guess the usual Sandflies will be at their punters table at Ballina’s Premier and only Bowling Club - Cherry Street Sports.

Palm Lakes Ballina Bowling: Palm Lake Ballina Bridge Club. Friday 24th July. 1st.

N.S. M. Goodall, E. Watson.

E.W. J. Wardley, L.Graham.

2nd.N.S. S. Davis, H. Lewis.

E.W. L. Ebert, M. Doohan.

Palm Lake Ballina Sunday Bowls. Winners Rink 7. T. Polworth, S. Polworth, A. Sidki. Rink 4. S. Grady, J. Orchard, J. Creamer South Lismore mens bowls results: Wednesday Winners C. Tressider, J. Scholten.

Runners Up M. Catling, S. Clarke. Club Singles results. T. Turcato defeated G.Coughlin. M. Harris defeated S. Clarke. S.Brecard defeated J.Weismantel. Social results. D.Rodgers, D.Oxley defeated K.McInerney, S.Stefanaras. T. Canini, Rocco defeated R. Watt, J .

Houghton. Club Singles draw 2nd August. T. Turcato vs G. Clifford. Marker G.Coughlin.

M.Harris vs S. Brecard.

Marker J.Weismantel.

District 4’s 2nd August at 9am. Super Wednesday is this Wednesday so get your names in early for this popular event. Club Pairs Draw for 9th August or before please. John Houghton, D.Hellyar vs E. Bostic, M.Warn. D .

Knight, M.Thorley Bye . I. Martin, S.Brecard

vs G. Currie, M.Harris .

G.Clifford, S. Clarke vs J.Scholten, T.Houghton. G. McPherson, T. Turcato vs G. Coughlin, J. Wisemantel.

J.Knur, G. McMahon Bye. P . Carter, Jim. Houghton vs S.Stefanaras, D. Mott.

B.Fredricks, R.Matthews vs D. Butcher, W . Cowan.

AGM is on the 9th August its not to late to put your name down for the Board or the Bowls Committee.

Woodburn Evans Head Golf Results: July 21 Club Competition Winner G Kingdom, Rundown J Perkins, K Keane, J Robinson Jnr., P Fay, B Ferrier, July 22nd Ladies 2020 27 Hole Foursomes Championship Winners J Hennessy & S Manwarring, Runners Up- K Fletcher & J Leese, Nett Winners H Savins & R Kinnane, 18 Hole Daily Winners H Savins & R Kinnane, July, 23rd Veteran’s Vs Par Winner R Standing, Rundown G Ireland, J Baker, S Colless, J Boyd, K Richardson, L Newton, K Keane, NTP’s 2 K Richardson, 11 G Ireland, 5 K Richardson, 14 Julie Boyd (Plovers Nest), 9 B Jacobson, 18 L Newton.

There was no play on 24th & 25th July due to inclement weather.

ARE you tired of being indoors or not able to access the sport of your choice? If the answer is “Yes” why not consider picking up a tennis racquet and heading down to the Casino Town Tennis Courts. Tennis is one of a few sports that has been able to continue, with limited restrictions, throughout the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Tennis Club offers a variety of options for all ages to engage in physical and social activities. Coaching is available for all levels of ability with lessons starting from as young as 4 year olds right through to adults. You can participate in group lessons or, if you prefer, private lessons are also offered.

If you feel like joining a competition, there are several to choose from. Monday night

mixed, Tuesday night mens’, Wednesday night mixed, Thursday morning Ladies social and senior social tennis on Monday and Friday mornings.

Social tennis is another choice and inexpensive as court hire is only $10 per hour per court. Grab some friends and go for a hit. For a strenuous workout Cardio Tennis runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5.45 am. What a great way to kick start your day!

Anyone requiring further information about tennis or wish to join one of the competitions do not hesitate to contact Jake (0435 299 198) or Ashley (0413 290 081) or email the club at casinotennisclub@gmail. com

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To have your sporting results in The Northern Rivers Times, email Hollie on hollie@heartlandmedia. com.au Casino Golf Club Results: Tuesday July 21 there were some who found the course easy and some who found only the first hole easy with the day progressively getting worse as the game went on. There were 46 players for the Vets Single Stableford event and Don Evelyn (27) finished with a great score of 42 points from Skippy Bennett (22) with 39, John Nipperess (25) had a good round with 38 points and then came the popular score of 36 points lead by Bob Reiche (31), Jeff Lassig (14), Greg Petty (21) and Robert Oaten (21). The ball rundown went to 30 on a c/b.

Wednesday July 22. Oh dear what a cold day it was at golf today. We had 34 players come and play in the North Coast Firearms Single Stableford. Div 1 Winner was Linda Dean (19) with 33 points from Nora Viel (17) with 31 on a c/b from Janet Halliday (19). Div 2 Winner was Anne Mead (23) with an excellent 41 points from Roanne Lenton (25) with another great score of 38 from Vonnie Micallef (30) who had 36 points. Div 3 was won by Lorraine Pratt (36) with 37 points from Kay Clapham (33) with 34 from Dianne Black (35) with 33. The Ball Rundown went to 30 on a c/b.

Thursday July 23 it was a cool winters day with a little misty rain in patches for the 70 players who participated in the Men’s Single Stableford A Grade winner was Daniel Rogers (4) with 39 points from Runner up Luke Clarke (16) and B Grade winner was Mark Danswan (31) with 41 points from Runner Up Ken Harvey (20) with 40 points.

The Ball Rundown went to 34 on a c/b.

Saturday July 25 was one of the coldest winter days we have had in Casino this year, with the drizzly rain and the cool breeze the field dropped down to 80 players for the Rural Irrigations 4 Person Team event drop the worst score; and it was not until the last group came in the winners were determined. There were 2 players who played early in the field and they were linked to 2 players in the last group of the field. Daniel Rowlands (27), Michael Greentree (17) & Nathan Scully (10) with Matty Roberts (25) were joined up to have 127 points to win the day from Guy Stewart (15) Donald Cox (15) Gordon Dutton (12) and Luke Falls (24) from the last group finished with 115 from 2nd Runners Up Noel Kinsley (13), Tim Wilson (9), Terry Oaten (19) & Daniel Kennedy (14) who had 114. The Ball Rundown went to 107.

JULY 30, 2020 Casino Social Golf: No play was possible due to the weather on Sunday but next week the event sponsored by Northern Rivers Painters, Casino will be the 9th round of the monthly medal and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am Casino RSM Cougars Rugby League: Two late tries to Marist Brothers gave them a 16 - 10 win over the Casino RSM Cougars when the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition finally got under way last Sunday.

It was a disappointing result for the Cougars who had defended stoutly all day against their opponents who had a glut of possession all of the game, especially in the first half. All of that defending probably told in the end as they fell agonisingly short of at least sharing the competition points.

The Sarwood Timbers sponsored Reserve Grade snatched a 24 all draw when they crossed in the final minutes whilst the Cecil Hotel 18’s went down narrowly by 20 - 16. It was a great effort by the boys who have just been put together in the last couple of weeks.

The Cougars travel to Cabarita to play Tweed Coast next Sunday.

‘THE ONE - EYED COUGAR’ Casino Junior Rugby League Results: games from Saturday 25th July.

Game held at the Casino JRL fields.

A great day for Casino JRL. Under 10 - Casino 24 Kyogle 20 Under 11 - Casino 16 Kyogle 16 Under 12 - Casino 8 Kyogle 24 Under 13 - Casino 12 Kyogle 4 Under 14 - Casino 34 Kyogle 0 Under 15 - Casino 26 Kyogle 10 Under 16 - Casino 12 Kyogle 30 GLT - Casino 0 Kyogle 54 Woodburn Wanderers Bowls club: Woodburn Wanderers at Evans Head. Winner: Elaine Hall.

Runners Up: Mick Sheehy, Greame Woodbine. Metcalfe Butchers Voucher won by Larry Redman. Prizes to: Sandra Smith & John Rowley. Jackpot Winners: Stew Weller, Rolf Lohse & Dude. Bowler of the Day: Stewy Pearson. Chocolate Wheel Winner this week is Mick Sheehy. Greg Atherton celebrated his birthday last week with a cake and candles.

See everyone next Thursday at 9.30am to start with a BBQ lunch.

Vets Day is Tuesday 4th August start play at 1pm. Names on the board please.

ROUND FOUR REVIEW Round four. A sign of things to come?

In an ominous warning to all sides, the premiers of 2019 are starting to find their feet in the

CPL. Both Boambee Bombers (NCF Premiers) and Port United (FMNC Premiers) had good wins in round four as wild conditions made it tough for all teams to play attractive football.

Despite the weather, Boambee’s 1-0 win over Coffs United Lions is a great sign for the competition, while Port United are also off the mark and starting to gain momentum at just the right time.

Here’s our match-by-match review of round four.

Northern Storm 0 defeated by Port United 2 Port United are starting to show signs of the side who won the FMNC Premiership in 2019.

United was too strong for Northern Storm on Saturday afternoon, winning the match 2-0 on the road.

Despite losing some key players in 2020, coach Nathan Wade is confident his side can return to the top of the table and says the more experience his younger players can get, the better for everyone.

“We showed signs of getting back to the form of 2019, we have lost five starting first graders from last year, and although the younger players who have come through are just as skilful, they lack experience. Each game like this where we do well as a team, the better it is for us.”

United combined well for the first goal of the game, Ethan Perry finishing a one-two through Storm’s defence.

Troy Berecry set-up the next goal, beating his man down the right-wing and teeing up striker Matt Bale for a simple tap in.

Wade said United played with real hunger and desire unlike previous weeks, which is what got them across the line.

“Today, we competed for everything. The boys wanted it more than previous weeks, and they got to every ball first or showed the hunger to win it back. It is great to see us showing that hunger, and we will look to improve on that in the coming weeks.”

Port Saints 4 defeated Sawtell FC 0 Port Saints are firing on all fronts four weeks into the inaugural CPL season, with striker Roan Whiteman leading the charge, following up his heroics last week to bag a brace against the Scorpions as the Saints cruised to a 4-0 win over Sawtell on Saturday.

It was a match-up between the two youngest sides of the competition, and in wet conditions in Port Macquarie, Sawtell accounted well for themselves during the first half against an in-form Saints outfit.

At half-time, the score favoured the Saints 1-0, and coach Darrell Pascoe wasn’t happy.

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“Not everything went our way, but we hung in there. I told the lads we needed to control the ball and not play those long passes.”

“To the boys’ credit, they took it on board, and they did that; I couldn’t be happier.”

The second half went the way of the Saints, with Whiteman scoring a double and the Port side lifting their quality across the pitch.

Pascoe was full of praise for Whiteman and his entire team.

“He’s scoring some beautiful goals, but it’s not just about Roan being in the team. The whole team are gelling really nicely, and we’re creating opportunities all over the pitch, which is leading to those goals.”

For the full match report, visit: Port News Taree Wildcats v Macleay Valley Rangers Taree Wildcats put on a heroic performance against the competition leaders, but ultimately Macleay Valley Rangers were too strong, scoring three unanswered goals on Saturday afternoon.

The win sees Macleay take top position on the ladder.

Coffs Coast Tigers v Kempsey Saints Coffs Coast Tigers and Kempsey Saints match at Polwarth Drive was abandoned in the 42nd minute on Saturday due to poor weather conditions which endangered the players’ welfare.

The decision to abandon the match means both sides will take one point for a 0-0 draw.

Coffs Coast Tigers were winning the match 4-2 when the match official made the decision.

Coffs United Lions v Boambee Bombers Boambee Bombers managed to grind out a 1-0 win against Coffs United Lions in appalling conditions on Saturday night.

The weather made it difficult for either side to play their football, and in a game that could have gone either way, Boambee’s sole goal in the second half was enough to clinch the win.

Bomber’s coach Jon Fergusson was pleased with his side’s ability to implement a unique game plan against the Lions.

“It was a gutsy win, we made a slight change to our formation and had a specific plan which was to keep the Lions scoreless, and we managed to do that. It was a basic footballing approach, partly because of the predicted weather, and also because we knew what the Lions could do through their midfield.”

“The goal was to keep United goalless. Their strength is their midfield, and we were able to work hard enough against their midfield to stop them playing through us, which stopped them

going wide. We nullified their attack, and in those conditions, it worked” The Lions had the better share of possession, but couldn’t work too many chances, which Lions’ coach Glen Williams said made all the difference.

“Boambee had two chances; one was a 30-yard screamer from Tye, the other was well saved

by Jake (Mahoney). I think he parried it onto the upright. We had more possession and more chances, but we didn’t make anything from it. They have a good young goalkeeper, and we didn’t really test him, didn’t have that final solution for all the possession in their final third.”

The win sees Boambee level with Coffs United on the ladder, both on seven points in third and fourth position. With a big week ahead, all eyes turn to Wednesday night for round five of the competition where the Lions face Kempsey Saints, and Boambee takes on leaders Macleay Valley Rangers.

Lismore Heights Women’s Bowling Club: Results for July 21st: B Ryan, D James (daily prize winners) d N Elliott, J Cornell; C Johnson, R Hodge drew with A Fields, J Clarke; F Stratford, C Batchelor, L Turnbull d R Campbell, E Viero, C Danelon; W McHattan, K Granatelli, D Corcoran d W McHattan, B Durheim, E Fowler.

Thursday, July 23rd results: P Raleigh, B Ryan, E Fowler d R Campbell, J Donadel, D Corcoran.

Brunswick Heads Ladies Bowling Club: Sport Results 21 July 2020Despite being eclipsed by the Senior and Open District pairs which were held this week at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club- we managed to get some good bowls in.

Results - Open Pairs District Congratulations to Kerry and Sherril for making the final and just going down to Cabarita in a thrilling game.

Results - Open Singles M Crichton def E Scattergood Results - Social Bowls L Glee, J Quigley, J Williams (16) just edged out K Maxwell, J Andrew, L Proudlock (15).

P Foster, S Allen (24) overwhelmed B Mules, J Sanderson (6).

J Simpson, R Kinnear, I Pettendy (16) Defeated J Seamer, M Essery, G Johnston (9).

Today’s Winners. Lee, Julie and Judy Lucky Losers. Betty and Julie Raffle. Jo Reminder - AGM and GM 8.30am 11 August 2020.

Nominations for committee positions are now closed.

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SPORTS RESULTS Evans Head Women’s Bowls: Ladies Social Day - 22-07-20 Winners - D. Hargar, K. Hickey, A. McLean. Runners/up - H. Healy, B. Cameron/M. Gibson, E. Hall.

Tweed Byron District Womens Bowling Assn.

Bowls Results: TBDWBA Open and Senior Pairs championships conducted at Brunswick Heads last week brought about the following results.

SENIOR PAIRS:- Quarter Finals: Suzanne Lawrance, Marjorie Flesser (Pottsville) def. Robyn Creedon, Robyn Wickbold (Kingscliff); Frances Field, Jennifer Porter (Pottsville) def. Glenys Johnston, Judith Williams (Ocean Shores); Laurel Poole, June Munn (Kingscliff) def. Diane Jones, Sandra Akers (Kingscliff); Pam Scarborough, Jeanette Beaton (Byron Bay) bye.

Semi Finals: S. Lawrance, M. Flesser def. F. Field, J. Porter and P. Scarborough, J Beaton def. L. Poole, J. Munn.

Senior Pairs Winner – Suzanne Lawrance, Marjorie Flesser.

OPEN PAIRS:- Quarter Finals: Georgina Moore, Marie Comerford (Pottsville) def.

Janet Appleton, Doreen Buckley (Pottsville); Valerie Dudley, Lorraine Marsden (Cabarita Beach) def. Patricia Pollard, Coral Nathan (Pottsville); Sherril Pearce, Kerry Dexter (Brunswick Heads) def. Patricia Field, Julie Bridges (Pottsville); Peta McDonald, Michelle Freeman (Cabarita Beach) def. Sue Evans, Dawn Barnes (Cabarita Beach). Semi Finals: V. Dudley, L. Marsden def. G. Moore, M. Comerford and S. Pearce, K. Dexter def. P. McDonald, M. Freeman.

Open Pairs Winner – Valerie Dudley, Lorraine Marsden.

District Singles will be conducted at Ocean Shores Bowls Club next week, commencing Wednesday 29 July. District Triples are scheduled to commence at Pottsville B.C. Monday 3 August.

Lismore Workers Women’s Golf Club: V Par Event played on Wednesday 22nd July, Sponsored by Club Member Robyn Watt.

37 Players too to a course in near perfect condition, although weather conditions were cool.

Winner Div 1: Allysen Weaver +4 Runner Up: Nola Lobban +1 2nd Runner Up: Linda Waring +1 Winner Div 2: Heather Sidney +3 Runner Up: Nancy Stivano +1 2nd Runner Up: Anne Slade Square Winner Div 3: Robyn Gough +2 Runner Up: Marj Palmer +1 2nd Runner Up: Robyn Watt Square Super Shot 2nd Hole: Gwen Robb NTP 11th Hole: Heather Sidney

Pro Ball Rundown:A.Weaver,H. Sidney,R.Gough, N.Lobban, L.Waring,N.Stivano,J.Lynn,M. Palmer,A.Slade,R.Watt,C.Hudson B.McLeod,S.Olley,Trish Nolan.

Yamba Ladies Golf: A very chilly morning greeted the 67 ladies who played in last Wednesday’s Single Stableford Competition. Overcast skies and pre-play drizzle set the tone for a wintery Yamba day and led to a number of ladies choosing to opt out. Division 1 player, Jo King, has played very consistent golf over recent weeks. She began her round last Wednesday with a birdie on the Par 5 first hole and almost bookended her day with another birdie on the 18th. She was pipped at the post by winner, Lyn Rowland, who also played impressive golf. Both ladies came in with scores of 36 pts c/b. In Division 2, Gail Scobie took out the winner’s prize with 34 pts c/b.

Ann Schuhmacher was thrilled to win Runner Up, also with 34 pts c/b. The Division 3 winner was Dot Latham (36 pts) with Jane Anderson coming in Runner Up (35 pts). Balls were awarded to 32 pts.

Wednesday’s NTP were taken out by: Val Pate (Yamba Medical Centre 3rd Hole); Ann Schuhmacher (Yamba Florist, Debbie May 2nd on 3rd Hole); Carolyn Chester (Leonie May Millinery 2nd on 9th Hole); Bev Eckhardt (Yamba Fair Butchery 10th Hole); Carrie Aitken (Shoe Boutique and Clovelly Fashions 12th and 17th Holes) and Noni Rixon (The Block 2nd on 17th Hole). Many thanks are extended to our generous local sponsors who continue to support our ladies each week.

Wednesday’s nine-hole competition had 12 ladies involved and winner, Annie Green, was thrilled to take out the top honours with a score of 19 pts.

The rest of the week’s events, including Friday’s Round 1 of the Ladies’ Championship, were either delayed or cancelled because of the rainy conditions.

Unfortunately, the weather Gods did not look favourably upon us with torrential rain delaying play until this week. Ladies are advised to check on the draw as there have been some changes.

Saturday’s play did not go ahead due to the course being closed.

We’re certainly hoping for kinder conditions this week so we can all get back on the course. Good luck to all ladies who are participating in the championship’s rounds.

Yamba Golf Results: Thursday Stableford - We had a field of 163 players begin their game, 84 brave souls completed the 18 holes in very trying conditions. In A Grade Troy Urquhart was successful again

with 39 points. Doug Luckie was runner up from Barry Fisher. B Grade winner was Jan Dampney with the score of they day, 40 points from David Barnsley and Mike Gills. Keith Britton won C Grade on a countback from one of new, young members Tom Roberts on 37 points. Geoff Butler took out 3rd place. NTPs went to Robert Gallagher(3rd), Troy Urquhart (9th), Mike Gills (10th), Troy Urquhart (12th) Pro Pin on the 14th went to ‘guess who’ Troy Urquhart, Steve Scott won the 17th.

Saturday’s Stableford and Sunday’s 4BBB both washed out.

Upcoming - Our Men’s Foursomes will be played on a SATURDAY for the first time, the date 29th August.

This Saturday’s Monthly Medal will be played off the Blue Markers with your Blue Handicap. This is to save the Black Tees for the Pro-Am A big THANK YOU to our Yamba Veteran Golfers.

The Veterans have decided to buy four new practice mats for the practice nets. They should be in place before our Mi Organics Pro-Am on the 8th and 9th August.

We have 88 Professionals confirmed to play on that weekend.

Lennox Head Bowls Results: Tuesday 21 Men’s Social: G. Gaggin, R. Pollock(winners) 22 d C. Ulrick, L. Martin 21; G. Brook, C. Howell, G. Martin 22 d G. McLaren, G. Russell, K. Viney 11; J. Clark, G. McPhail, P. Sharp 27 d I. Hannaby, I. Carruth, K. Frampton 8; B. Edwards, J. McGough, P. Blair 16 d K. Foster, W. Thatcher, S. Prasad 11; G. Mains, S. Lewis, A. Ross 28 d D. Gregor, B. Caterson, K. Pringle 16; J. Denniss, D. Howell, R. Reid 18 d J. Adams, J. Bowen, Tony Collier 16; D. Binns, F. Allcoat, K. Cobb 29 d G. Hair, R. Condie, K. Watts 17. Wednesday 22 Ladies Social: D. Strong, L. McGough, J. Hollingsworth(winners) 18 d C. Lawless, M. Hanaway, S. Nicol 12; C. Pyke-Nott, J. Church, K. Innes 20 d A. Viney, J. Dreyer, G. Martin 9. Ladies Club Championship Major Singles: S. Pollitt 25 d B. Knott 18; J. Stewart 25 d J. Dickens 5; W. Ross 25 d L. Opperman 23. Saturday 25: Due to the inclement weather the Lennox Head Men’s Club Championship Major Pairs Semi-Finals between I. Carruth / K. Frampton and R. Reid / G. Hickey... P. Blair / P. Sharp and Frosty / G. Baxter had to be cancelled. These games have now been pencilled in for the following date. Sunday 2nd August with a 10.00am start. The Club Major Singles Will Start on Saturday 1st August. Our Bowls Organiser, Phill, will be posting the draw on the Slope this week.

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Kyogle Bowling Club Results: Wednesday July 22 - B Ryan G Miller def G O’Reilly Rex McKenna + 19, J Howard N Parker G Lavelle def R Clark J Arnold R Felton + 13, P Anderson K Hayes def R Crawford M Martin + 10, P Crewe G King def S Barton D Zelcer + 8, B Studders N Bodycote def R O’Reilly R McKenna + 6. B grade singles championship D Warren def T Burgess 31 to 23. No bowls Saturday due to rain. Annual carnival August 7 ( men’s pairs ) & 8 ( open triples ) phone the club to enter your team on 66321108.

Ballina women’s bowls results: Club major singles championship Semi final E Fox 25 d S Baldwin 21; J Rhodes 25 d A Jackson 10; Final; J Rhodes 25 d E Fox 8; N Wilson, B Lane, L McIlwain 19 d M GeeKee, M O’Neill, J Blay 10; G Bray, K Elmes, B Patterson 14 d R Heffernan, G Nugent, B Bennett 13; J Hourn, A McDonald, N Holmes 15 d H Maish, M Gregor, E Reid 11; P Johns, S Grady 17 d D Francis, H Tootell 16; S Gordon, S Skennar 23 d E Bosworth, L Morton 12; J Albany, W Clarke 12 S Bray, K Albany 12; South Lismore Womens Bowls: Social last Thursday. E Smith M Hellyar N Fairfull(Daily winners) d E Smith E Anderson P Baskerville. K Moore M Richards J Matthews(Daily R/up) d K Moore N Nugentt J Adams.P Saunders S Bryant M Smith d P Saunders M Newell D Wallace.

Draw for Club Championship Singles to be played on or before August 13th. M Richards v P Baskerville(Marker E Smith).

J Adams v D Wallace(Marker J Matthews). N Fairfull v M Smith(Marker M Hellyar). S Bryant v M Newell(Marker TBA) Yamba Men’s Lawn Bowls: Weather plays havoc with championship rounds -In a very rare occurrence at the club, a complete weekend of championship bowls was lost due to inclement weather.

Subsequently, and due to a very compressed 2020 bowls calendar, round two of the 2020 Major Singles Championship will be contested during the week with the winners moving into the quarter-finals to be played on Saturday 1st August commencing at 9.00am. The semi-finals will follow at 1.00pm, that is if all goes according to plan.

If weather, results and the bowling gods permit, the finals of the Major Singles and the Major Triples will be held on

Sunday 2nd August commencing at 1.00pm. Also programmed for Sunday are rounds one and two of the Minor Pairs Championships with action scheduled to commence at 9.00am.

The draws for the 2020 Minor Pairs, Club Veteran Singles and ‘C’ Grade Singles Championships were completed on Wednesday 29th July and are displayed on the main bowl’s noticeboard.

Nominations for the Minor Singles, Major/Minor Pairs, Handicap Fours and Stan Brown Shield championships and competitions are currently open with members encouraged to get their nominations in early to avoid disappointment.

Men’s social bowls will continue on Wednesday (pairs) and Friday (triples) afternoons.

All games commence at 1.00pm and nominations can be made by telephoning the Bowls Office on 6646 8669 prior to 11.30am on the intended day of play.

Wednesday 22 July: Winners: Doug Nancarrow and Grease Dennis Runners Up: Trevor Bardsley and Bob Ballantyne Encouragement: Ron Smidt and Brett Pingel Friday 17 July: No bowls due to inclement weather Grafton Hockey Results: Juniors Boys Under 16, Under 11 and a Combined Boys Under 13 / Girls Div 1 started their season on Thursday night. There was much enthusiasm and excitement from the players and a few cobwebs dusted off from the hockey sticks! The Junior Girls were not so lucky and will have to wait a little longer for their first games after most games were washed out on Saturday.

In the Women’s First Grade Competition, Barbs Helgas put in a strong team effort to take a 3-0 win over Sailors Roches.

Bec Hutchinson kept Sailors scoreless with a great game in the goals for Barbs. McAuley White held on to take a 3-2 win over Coffs Crusaders. Coffs Crusaders are looking very strong with the addition of state Junior Representatives Breah and Hayley Fisher to their almost unchanged team from 2019. Although not taking the win this week, they look like favourites to finish on top this season.

In Women’s Second Grade, Bailey’s Diamonds continued their early form with a win over Westlawn. McAuley Blue came out ahead (1) over Village Angels (0) in a tightly contested game.

The Third Grade Women’s Competition saw City Bears and Baileys Diamonds take the points with wins on Saturday.

Round 2 of the Men’s Third Grade competition was washed out on Sunday with the fields

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JULY 30, 2020

Surfing comps back on the agenda The Australian Grand Slam of Surfing is set to reignite pro surfing in 2020 with the country’s top WSL Championship Tour competitors doing battle at the Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast on South Stradbroke Island (Queensland), and the Margaret River Pro (Western Australia).

With each event only needing two days to run and having a two month waiting period, WSL event directors can pinpoint the best conditions for each location guaranteeing the best surfing in the best waves possible.

There is plenty at stake across the series with overall men’s and women’s series winners receiving $20,000 each, which will go to a charity of their choice. Both events will be broadcast live across WSL platforms and on broadcast partners the 7 Network and Fox Sports.

Seven-time WSL World Champion Stephanie Gilmore is looking forward to getting into a competition jersey for the first time in 2020. “It’s been a long, unexpected break for everyone with so many unknowns for the year,” Gilmore said.

“It feels great to finally get some events in the near future

to get back in the competitive groove. I’ve been seeing a lot of impressive surfing from the Aussie girls both at home and on social media so it will be so good to catch up and challenge each other once again, especially at Straddie and Margaret River, I think they’re both great locations. Running these events is a harder task than ever right now, especially for such a global sport, so it’s encouraging to see how hard the WSL is working in their regional areas to get things back on track for their surfers and fans.”

The series will see 24 of Australia’s best surfers (12 men and 12 women) go head to head in their respective divisions with 11 male CT competitors and 8 female CT competitors on standby for each stop, some looking to compete for the first time in 2020.

The remaining spots in each field will be allocated to the highest ranked 2019 non-qualifying Australian surfers or selected wildcard surfers.

The Australian Grand Slam of Surfing will play a part of The WSL Countdown that will see a series of regional, pre-season exhibition events in the USA, France and Portugal, and of

Seven times world champ Stephanie Gilmore. Photographer: Sloane/WSL course, Australia, utilising CT competitors from each of those regions. These events will help prepare competitors for the much anticipated 2021 season and their 2021 Olympic debut.

Derek Ho the 1993 World Professional Champion has died

of a heart attack at age 55. Derek Ho was a legend of the surfing community world-wide, securing two Pipe Masters titles and four Triple Crowns. Ho was the first native Hawaiian to win surfing’s world championship, in 1993. He also won the Pipeline Masters in

1986 and 1993, and the Hawaiian Triple Crown in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990. Australia’s triple world champion Mick Fanning paid tribute to Ho. “So sad to hear we lost another great soul.” Fanning wrote on Instagram.

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