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NORTHERN RIVERS SUGAR INDUSTRY IN MOURNING AFTER TRAGIC LOSS OF ‘SWEET’ COMMUNITY LEADER by Halden Boyd

THE NSW Sugar industry is in mourning following the tragic death of Pimlico cane farmer Wayne Rodgers over the October long weekend. Mr Rogers died after being pinned under a tractor in a shed at Pimlico. Wayne was an active director on the board of the NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative and chairman of the Agricultural

Advisory Committee. He had also served on the Richmond River Cane Growers Association and NSW Cane Growers. Sunshine Sugar CEO and personal friend, Mr Chris Connors said the news came as a shock. “It is with the heaviest of hearts we have to farewell one of our own. Wayne was a shining light in our industry and will be deeply missed.”

Wayne and his brother Craig along with their families have a long and distinguished association with the NSW sugar industry as growers, leaders and innovators. Wayne will be remembered as a gentle giant of the cane growing community. “He was a big man with big ideas, big tractors, yet at the same time he was a thoughtful and caring person with the biggest of hearts.”

“In the twelve years I have known him since I came down from Queensland, he rang me nearly every week ‘just to make sure I hadn’t gone back over the border’. It was his way of making sure everything was okay. It reflects the considerate and positive attitude he had.” “It didn’t matter what forum you were in... Wayne’s glowing smile would light up the room.”

“Wayne and his wife Leanne brought up two children, James and Taylor, and our hearts go out to them in this devastating time. He was so proud of the kids and rightly so.” “It’s not often you meet someone like Wayne and the only response at a time like this is to remember the man and look to the future with the same great attitude he had.” “That’s what he would want,” Mr Connors concluded.

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CLARENCE VALLEY PUBLIC TRANSPORT SENDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MESSAGE

CLARENCE Valley buses are now displaying vital domestic violence awareness messages as they travel though the region on new updated services and timetables. This Coffs/Clarence Police District Superintendent Steve Clarke, Region Domestic Violence Coordinator Kiah Bowen and Clarence MP Chris

Gulaptis gathered alongside representatives of the Coffs Clarence Police District, Youth Command, Clarence Valley Domestic Violence Committee, SERCO, Busways, Clarence Valley Council, Grafton Community Corrections and the Clarence Valley Womens Refuge met recently to celebrate the launch of the buses onto local

community roads. The new campaign has been driven by the Clarence Valley Domestic Violence Committee which it says is an effective and positive initiative. The important project has been financially supported the Yamba Bowling Club, the Grafton District Services Club and the Maclean Bowling Club.

NSW Farmers is very pleased common sense has prevailed with the NSW Government making sensible amendments to the Koala SEPP planning regulation. President of NSW Farmers’ James Jackson said the farmers of NSW can now continue to protect koalas without being hindered by the excessive red tape designed for urban and peri-urban developments. “The clear message we appreciate from this announcement is that the work the NSW Government has already done in getting the balance right of working with farmers not against them, is back on track. “NSW Farmers is pleased to

have the support of the NSW Government in making sensible changes that keep the management of rural land, and hence the protection of the environment and threatened species on private land, out of inappropriate planning laws.” Amendments to the Koala SEPP include: • Decoupling the Land Management Codes and private native forestry from the Koala SEPP. • Redefining ‘core koala habitat’ to mean an area with a verified record of koalas and highly suitable for koalas. • Concessions to the proof of occupation of koalas in an area,

requiring consultation with Local Land Services. • Returning to an on-the-ground survey method and removing the pink Development Application map. “NSW Farmers looks forward to working further with the NSW Government to ensure that these positive steps continue and red tape doesn’t impede reasonable developments on farm,” Mr Jackson said. The Association greatly appreciates the support of Minister Marshall, his colleagues, and the Government as a whole in working with farmers to ensure that the protection of koalas on private land is strong now and into the future.

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Renewable energy contract locked in by Tweed Council TWEED Shire Council has locked in a contract supporting wind and solar energy with a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with retailer Flow Power to supply electricity to Council’s largest sites. The agreement includes buying more than half of Council’s electricity to run its larger sites from NSW wind and solar farms. The Power Purchase Agreement sources energy from Sapphire Wind Farm, near Glen Innes, and the new Bomen Solar Farm near Wagga Wagga. Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry said Council was supporting the construction and ongoing production of renewable energy sources in Australia through the agreement. “We have taken the lead from other large organisations, such as the Sydney Opera House and Newcastle City Council, who similarly signed these agreements, which will greatly assist our nation transform from a reliance on brown energy to energy sources such as wind and solar,” Councillor Cherry said. Council recently adopted a new Climate Change Policy that sets a goal for the

Under the Renewable Energy Action Plan, Council has completed a range of energy efficiency works, including this solar PV installation at Bray Park Water Treatment Plant. organisation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2030. To achieve this goal, a Renewable Energy Action Plan has been developed. Under this plan, Council has completed a broad range of energy efficiency works

and has installed more than 800kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across Council facilities. It plans to install a further 750kW of solar PV at more sites this financial year. Tweed Shire Council also is working with Essential Energy

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Budget 2020 disappoints many with lack of big infrastructure projects MASSIVE infrastructure projects, such as building Sydney’s now worldfamous Harbour Bridge in the 1920s and the Snowy Mountains Scheme, which started in 1949, were central to Australia’s post-war economic recoveries. Key points: • The Budget upped infrastructure spending by $10 billion, but that is spread over several years; • Some analysts and former politicians point out that some of the budgeted spending is old, previously announced funding; and • The engineering construction sector, which builds infrastructure, is in a deep and worsening contraction. Infrastructure was again tipped to help rebuild Australia out of the COVID-19 recession. But Tuesday’s budget did not include any big-ticket building announcements. The Government has boosted the $100 billion over 10 years it committed last year with a string of smaller announcements, increasing funding by another $10 billion. “There were increases, sure, and in normal years that would have been a big number, but in the current

environment and given what they’ve done elsewhere, it’s relatively small,” BIS Oxford Economics chief economist Sarah Hunter told The Business. Included in that extra $10 billion, is $2 billion for state and territory roads, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has set the timer. “If a state drags its feet, another state will get the money. We need works to start, not stall,” he said while handing down the Budget. Former New England MP Tony Windsor was quick to point out that not everything the Government announced in the budget was new. He tweeted that the Bolivia Hill New England Highway, the first road project singled out by the Treasurer in his speech, was first funded under the Gillard government eight years ago. Ms Hunter said working out what was genuinely new in the budget, versus funding that had been brought forward or previously announced, was not easy. “But if the federal money frees up money that the states had already allocated and they’re able to use it elsewhere to drive the recovery, then that can be positive,” she added.

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COUNCILS ALLOCATED $19 MILLION IN FEDERAL BUDGET NORTH Coast Councils are set to receive a funding boost for road and community projects with funds announced in the budget. The Federal Budget has set aside additional funding to flow through to local councils, delivering priority infrastructure and creating jobs. The Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan (pictured) said the funding will be provided through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Programme. “This additional allocation gives a total of $19 million this year through this programme,” Mr Hogan said. “Our community-led recovery plan assists local governments to deliver roads and community infrastructure through investment in shovel-ready projects.” “By investing this funding in local priority infrastructure, we are helping to deliver many local jobs and supporting local businesses.” “Local road projects may include constructing or improving bridges, street lighting, and heavy vehicle facilities such as rest areas.” “Community infrastructure

projects could include new bicycle and walking paths, picnic shelters or barbeque facilities at parks.” TOTAL LRCI FUNDING • Clarence Valley Council $4,776,974; • Kyogle Council - $1,938,146; • Lismore City Council - $3,195,474; • Richmond Valley Council $2,287,177; • Ballina Shire Council - $2,640,202; and • Coffs Harbour City Council $4,334,861.

Eight new probationary constables for Clarence and Richmond valleys

by Halden Boyd AN INCIDENT near Grafton recently has prompted authorities to urge people to download a free smartphone app to help save lives. Lower Southgate resident Peter Martin found a man who had been injured after three large sheets of rio steel fell on him at a property. He called NSW Ambulance to go to the property to assist the injured man, however an ambulance officer who took the call could not identify where the location actually was. “I had to go to the main road near the property and flag the ambulance paramedics down and led them to the site, and my worry was that it could have been a matter of life and death because the man sustained serious injuries.” A spokesman from the NSW Ambulance Service said that sometimes there were problems with unnamed roads. “What we thoroughly recommend is that people download the free Emergency App onto their phones,” he said. “What the app does is it gives exact latitude and longitude on the phone screen which can then be relayed to the emergency operator who can then pass this on to rescue teams and the ambulance service so that if someone comes across and incident we can get resources and responders to the scene as quickly as possible.” “As well there are a lot of changes

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to local road networks especially on the North Coast with the construction of the Pacific Motorway.” “The app is also very handy if say an accident happens in a remote location away from roads.” “The co-ordinates can be given to say the SES and also the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and other like the Police Rescue Squad.” “Many people have already downloaded the app and it has led to positive outcomes in the past.” Other organisation like NSW Fire and Rescue, the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service, the VRA and other emergency organisations also strongly recommend that people download the handy Emergency Plus App.

NSW Police have recruited from around the world and locally to find people dedicated to serving and protecting their community, and eight new probationary constables will soon arrive in the Clarence and Richmond Valley regions after they were sworn in at the Goulburn Police Academy. “This is another down payment on the Nationals in Government’s historic commitment to increase the NSW Police Force by a record 1500 officers and I warmly welcome these young men and women to our local area,” Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said. “Like nurses, ambos and other emergency service people, police are part of our front line defence against COVID-19 and I am sure these new officers will do us proud.”

The graduates are from class 343 at the Academy which included 130 men and 62 women and from diverse backgrounds. “Some were born in far flung places like Zimbabwe, Chile and South Korea and some are home grown locals like 29-year-old Sam Cornish (pictured, inset) who is currently serving as a councillor on Richmond Valley Council,” Mr Gulaptis said. “It was terrific to learn that Sam is one of the graduates from class 343 and I know he will make a fine young officer. “What unites them all is their desire to keep NSW safe and I am sure the local community will join me in congratulating them on their career choice and supporting them in their important work.”

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Local pollies respond to 2020-21 Federal Budget THE 2020-21 Federal Budget has been presented to the Parliament, with Page MP Kevin Hogan saying it has been planned for a businessled COVID-19 economic recovery drive. “Jobs… that’s what this budget is about… and it will help those who are out of work get into work, and help those who are in a job stay in a job,” Mr Hogan said. “This budget is important as it outlines our Economic Recovery Plan. “The budget is providing tax relief, encouraging business to invest in their business, spending more on infrastructure, investing a record amount in skills and training and supporting young Australians with a new JobMaker hiring credit.” Mr Hogan said since the onset of the pandemic, the government had provided $257 billion in direct economic support. He said the 2020-21 Budget committed a further $98 billion including: $25 billion in direct COVID-19 response measures and $74 billion in new measures to create jobs. Key budget announcements include:

including 928,000 people aged over 35 on unemployment benefits deliberately excluded from hiring subsidies. “One trillion dollars of debt, a track record of no delivery and no plan for the future. This budget means the Morrison Recession will be deeper and longer than necessary.”

• $50 billion to bring forward tax cuts; • A $4 billion JobMaker Hiring Credit to subsidise wages of unemployed people aged between 16 and 35; • Two tax-free payments of $250 to pensioners and welfare recipients, costing $2.6 billion; • An instant tax write-off scheme for businesses earning less than $5 billion a year, costing more than $30 billion; • A $688 million HomeBuilder scheme, which gives cash grants for people to renovate or build new homes;

• $14 billion for fast-tracked infrastructure projects; • $1.5 billion in the Modern Manufacturing Strategy – It will support projects within six Priorities: resources technology and critical minerals processing, food and beverage, medical products, recycling and clean energy, defence, and space; • $1 billion JobTrainer Fund to create up to 340,000 free or low-cost training places for school leavers and job seekers; • An extra 23,000 in-home aged care packages, costing $1.6 billion; and

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said she would have liked to have seen money in the Federal Budget for social housing because the need was so great and it would have put the economy on steroids. “Economic analysis shows that more than spending on roads or on anything else, building social housing has the best economic flow-on effects… and we house people in the process,” Ms Saffin said. “In my submission to the Housing Strategy for NSW Discussion Paper, I called for the NSW Government to step up more in this space but they (NSW) need to see more leadership and a greater financial commitment being shown by the Federal Government.”

• $6.4 billion in funding the government has allocated but is yet to announce. Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said the budget would rack up a trillion dollars of debt but still didn’t do enough to create jobs, failed to build for the future and left too many behind. “The government expects another 160,000 Australians to be added to the jobless queues by Christmas,” Mrs Elliot said. “That’s one trillion dollars of debt but millions of Australians left behind,

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Six now arrested in Operation Bulbi rural crime investigation by Halden Boyd

POLICE have now charged a total of six people after rural thefts were reported on three properties in the Bonalbo area in August 2020. Stolen items included eightyone (81) cattle yard panels, a blue Metal Corp head bail, a water trailer, a post driver, a motorcycle, a paraglider and hundreds of other fencing items and tools. CCTV footage was obtained from one of the incidents which depicted a male and a portion of a vehicle. As a result, an investigation was commenced and managed by the Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT) under Strike Force Bulbi. The Richmond Police District Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT) with assistance of other Richmond

Police District units, have recovered sixty-two (62) cattle yard panels, a post driver, a motorcycle, a paraglider, and hundreds of other fencing items and tools stolen from Bonalbo, as well as a caravan stolen from Corindi Beach and a hydraulic drill remote stolen from a worksite at Piora. Thirty-one (31) Cannabis plants and over fifteen (15) kilograms of Cannabis leaf were also seized. As part of Operation Bulbi three search warrants were executed and six people charged with a total of twentysix offences. On the 28th of August a 33 year-old man from Camira was charged with stealing, stealing a motor vehicle, steal trailer x 3, break entering and stealing, supplying a prohibited drug, cultivating a prohibited plant by indoor enhanced means,

possessing prohibited drugs (two counts), and goods in custody (three counts). On that same day a 32 year old man from Camira was charged with stealing, stealing a trailer, break enter and stealing and having goods in custody (2 counts). On the 2nd of September a 29 year-old man from Busby’s

Flat was charged with break, enter and stealing as an accessory before the fact, and receiving stolen property. On the 25th of September a 43 year-old man from Whiporie was charged with receiving stolen property and possessing a prohibited drug. On the 2nd of October a 64 year-old man from Wiangaree

was charged with receiving stolen property and goods in custody, and a 44 year-old man from Lismore was charged with supplying a prohibited drug. The men are currently before the Court on various dates. State Rural Crime Coordinator Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Whiteside said, “These results would not be possible without the timely information received from the local community, and the commitment of local police in the Richmond Police District to tackle rural crime.” “If you have any information about rural crimes in your area, your first contact should be to your local police station, and if you have information about rural crime you can also contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000.”

LOCAL CRIME BRIEFS WOMAN FOUND CRITICALLY INJURED AT POTTSVILLE A WOMAN has been found with critical injuries at a home on the Tweed Coast on the weekend. At about 6pm on Saturday 10 October officers from Tweed/Byron Police District were called to a unit on Elfran Avenue at Pottsville after a 44-year-old woman was found with head injuries by a family member. She was treated at the scene before being taken to Tweed Heads District Hospital, where she was later transferred to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. She underwent surgery, and her condition remained unchanged. A crime scene was established, and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine how and where the woman sustained her injuries. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the nearby area in the hours leading up the discovery of the injured woman to contact Tweed Heads detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. TWO NORTH COAST PUBS FINED OVER COVID BREACHES A HOTEL owner in Lismore and another at East Ballina have been handed $5,000 Public Infringement Notices (PINs) under New South Wales Covid-19 rules. Officers from Richmond Police District attended a licensed premises on Keen Street in Lismore at about 7.50pm on Saturday 3 October and issued a $5000 PIN for failing to effectively implement a COVID-19 safety plan 2020. Officers attached to Richmond Police District also attended a licensed

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premises on Brighton Street at East Ballina at 7.30pm on Sunday 4th October and issued a $5000 PIN for failing to adhere to venue operation laws. Police alleged no provisions were being made to effect proper social distancing within the establishment. MAN CHARGED OVER CRASH A man has been charged over a fatal crash in the state’s far north earlier this year. Just before 5pm on Thursday 21 May 2020, emergency services were called to the intersection of Old Ballandean and Mount Lindesay Roads, Tenterfield, following reports a truck and a Ford Laser had collided. The Ford rolled and the passenger, a 59-year-old woman, died at the scene. The Ford driver, a 23-year-old man was treated by paramedics and taken to Tenterfield Hospital in stable condition. He also underwent mandatory testing. The truck driver, a 41-year-old woman, was not injured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Officers from New England Police District established a crime scene with officers from the Far North Coast Crash Investigation Unit commencing an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Following inquiries, investigators arrested the 23-year-old man at Casino Police Station on Friday 2 October. He was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death, negligent driving occasioning death, drive under the influence of drugs, drive motor vehicle with illicit drugs present in blood, negligent driving and not give way to vehicle. He appeared at Casino Local Court and was granted conditional bail to appear at the same court on Thursday 22 October.

Operation Thor’s Hammer nails bad beach behaviour by Halden Boyd WITH THE recent Queensland Border Bubble expansion to include Byron Shire and Richmond Valley Council Police from the Richmond District and Richmond Valley Council Rangers conducted a beach operation which saw that some are still not getting the message that bad behaviour will not be tolerated. Called Thor’s Hammer the operation targeted anti social behaviour, traffic matters and enforcement of National Parks Legislation. Police patrolled beach areas from Airforce Beach Evans Head to South Ballina. Richmond Valley Council Rangers recorded 500 engagements with the community. These led to 25 warnings for various offences, 50 infringement notices for dogs in prohibited zones, speeding offences, driving offences, and 4WD drivers being above the high tide area and in dunes.

NSW Police conducted 150 Random Breath Tests. They issued six Negligent Driving Offences involving fish tailing and burnouts on the sand, seven Move-on Directions from beach areas, one Bike helmet Offence, six Speeding offences, one Low Range PCA and one High Range PCA offence. Police say the operation was very successful and well received by the community, and that more operations have been planned. Meanwhile further north Richmond Police District and Ballina Shire Council Rangers joined forces over the long weekend targeting anti social behaviour, traffic matters and enforcement of National Parks Legislation along 7 Mile Beach north of Lennox Head. “These joint operations between Police and local councils will continue in the coming months as part of Operation Summer Safe. Already we are seeing great results and positive feedback from the local community,” a police spokesman said.

Garden Tour 2 3 RD O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 C E L E B R AT E S P R I N G W I T H O A K T R E E We are throwing open the gates and inviting the public to come and see the beautiful gardens that the residents of Oak Tree have created. Visit the village 17 Mackellar Place, Goonellabah, between 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm on Friday 23rd October. Cast your vote for your favourite and go in the draw to win a $100 voucher at the Lismore Garden Centre.

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CASINO TO BENTLEY RAIL TRAIL A STEP CLOSER by Halden Boyd LEGISLATION to allow the Northern Rivers Rail Trail to move forward has passed the lower house of NSW Parliament. The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, earlier this month introduced the Transport Administration Amendment (Closures of Railway Lines in Northern Rivers) Bill 2020 which enables the closure of the non-operational railway lines between Casino and Bentley, and further north between Crabbes Creek and Condong in the Tweed Shire, while retaining the land in public ownership. Existing legislation required the formal closure of the rail corridor for the rail trail project to progress, although specific provisions

exist in the new legislation to protect the corridor and keep it in public hands. Minister Toole noted the trail would bring substantial benefits via increased tourism, as well provide an asset for the health and wellbeing of local residents. The Richmond Valley

Council will be releasing a draft master plan of the Casino to Bentley section for public comment. As a concept design of the trail, the master plan provides a broad vision of how the project will look and feel once complete. The plan includes design

EXTRA BUS SERVICES FOR LISMORE by Halden Boyd LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed a NSW Government announcement of an extra 59 weekly bus services in and out of the city of Lismore as a boost for local people who rely on public transport. Ms Saffin said Acting Deputy Premier NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole, Transport for NSW, bus operators and the Lismore Public and Active Transport Working Group had kept her briefed on the additional bus services coming into effect from the 25th October this year. “I have been assuring local customers that these new bus services would be delivered as part of a promised Government program to improve transport options in 16 regional cities statewide, and I’m glad Lismore has not missed out,” Ms Saffin said. “These new weekday and weekend services are available across longer operating hours and are aimed at improving connectivity with work and industrial areas of North and South Lismore, Lismore Base Hospital, Lismore TAFE, Southern Cross University and local shopping centres”. “I welcome my Parliamentary colleague in the Upper House Ben Franklin MLC’s announcement of more trips on the 688 ‘Late-Nighter’ service from Goonellabah to Lismore on Saturday evenings, and new trips to popular destinations on Sundays”. Information about the new bus timetable across Lismore, school services and fares is available on the operator’s webpage https://www. buslinesgroup.com.au/northernrivers-maps-timetables

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES Route 682: Lismore to Goonellabah via Southern Cross University; · Better connections with the services to North and South Lismore on weekdays; · Additional trip on weekday evenings; · Additional trip on Saturday midday; · Additional trips on Saturday afternoons until 5.30pm; · New trips on Sundays from 8.30am to 5pm. Route 683: Lismore to Lismore Heights via Southern Cross University; · Additional trip on weekday early mornings with connection to North and South Lismore; · Additional trip on Saturday mornings; · Additional trips on Saturday afternoons until 5pm; · New trips on Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Route 684: Lismore to South Lismore via East Lismore; · Extension of early morning trip to commence from Lismore Hospital; · Additional trips to the industrial area in north and south Lismore on weekday afternoons; · Additional trips on Saturdays until 5pm; Route 685: Lismore to Goonellabah via Lismore Base Hospital & Lismore Heights; · Better connections with the services to North and South Lismore on weekdays; · Additional trip on weekday evenings; · Additional trip on Saturday midday; · Additional trips on Saturday afternoons until 4pm; Route 688 (Late-Nighter) · New trips on Saturdays early in the evening, travelling from Goonellabah to Lismore.

concepts for four rail trail “precincts”, which include the Old Casino Station trail head in Casino, a nearby precinct adjacent to the Primex site in Casino, the Naughtons Gap tunnel and a Bentley precinct at the northern end of the 13.4km trail section.

Detailed attention is also given to the design of various crossing points on the trail, such as bridges and intersections, and heritage structures, landscaping and planting, consistent signage, and the importance of connecting rail trail users to the Casino CBD.

Twilight markets would have pioneers applauding By Tim Howard The Jacaranda City’s pioneers would have stood and applauded the success of the inaugural Grafton Twilight Markets, says licencee/ corordinator Debrah Novak. Ms Novak said 22 stall holders had leapt at the chance to set up Grafton’s Market Square for the first of the weekly twilight events. “I was just so proud of the way it went,” she said. “It was a stupendous, outstanding success.” She said returning the Market Square to the original use the founders of the city intended was satisfying. “I did some research while we were planning the markets,” she said. “When the City of Grafton was founded, the market reserve was set aside but not always used for farmers to sell their produce. “For some time it was used to graze cattle.” In the past 20 years attempts had been made to hold markets in the centre of Grafton including on the Pound St and Duke St sides of the square. “The market moved from Pound St round to Duke St and then to Fitzroy St and now back to Market Square,” Ms

Novak said. “I think Grafton’s pioneers would be standing up and applauding the way we’re putting their vision into practice 170 years later.” The latest response has been strong, with 22 stallholders setting up for the first market and 30 booked for the second market on Thursday. “We have been getting a lot of interest, but we can are looking for more stalls,” Ms Novak said. “We could get up to 35 to 40 stalls there.” While delighted with the response from both growers and the public it has been a surprise and gave the market’s COVID-19 plan a solid work out. “We had to make sure everyone physically distanced and all stallholders had hand sanitiser and QR code scanners were available for people to easily check in,” she said. “I purposefully didn’t advertise the markets

were on, so it was all word of mouth. “We didn’t want 10,000 people turning up, although we were delighted we got such a good crowd along.” Ms Novak said some local businesses had also joined in. “Geoff Jones, from Holiday Coast Meats, had a stall there, with staff decked out in butcher’s aprons to look the part. It was sensational,” she said. “And I saw business owners like the people from Heart & Soul, Deosa Health Food and Ice Scream enjoying themselves there.” Ms Novak said the market would open every Thursday from 3.30pm and she hoped they would always grow and improve. “I know from next week we’re going to include festoon lighting among the jacaranda trees which will be getting close to full bloom by then.”

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EPA’s first forestry prosecutions in 20 years welcomed by Halden Boyd

THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has welcomed the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) belated prosecution of the Forestry Corporation for illegally logging rainforest, rainforest buffers and Koala High Use Areas in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest south of Grafton. “This is the first time since the North East Regional Forest Agreement was signed 20 years ago that the EPA have prosecuted the Forestry Corporation for breaches of their Threatened Species Licence in north-east NSW,” NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said. “This follows the EPA issuing their first Stop Work Order in 20 years, after catching the Forestry Corporation illegally logging two giant trees in Wild Cattle Creek in July this year. In the same area NEFA subsequently found another two giant trees cut down and numerous others damaged.” “After 20 years of getting away with murder the Forestry Corporation is finally being held to account. Their illegal activities have flourished under

A giant tree found illegally felled in July in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest. lax regulation for far too long, we can only hope that by finally holding them to account that they will start obeying the law.” “Unfortunately this has come too late for the koala as the requirement to protect Koala High Use Areas was abandoned in 2018 because the Forestry Corporation refused to do the thorough surveys required to identify them and the EPA refused to make them.” “Taking legal action now over one of the few Koala High Use Areas identified is like shutting the door after the horse has bolted.”

“Both the logging now being prosecuted and the area where the giant trees were illegally felled this year, are part of the priority areas the Department of Planning Industry and Environment identified in 2019 for protection as the Great Koala National Park to “provide a feasible and strategic balance between increasing protections for koalas, while minimising impact to forestry operations”. “It is past time to stop logging these know koala hotspots if we want koalas to survive,” Mr. Pugh said.

EXCITING PLAN TO LINK CASINO RIVERBANK PARKS

by Halden Boyd RICHMOND Valley Council is developing a Draft Masterplan which aims at linking and beautifying five parks along the Richmond River at Casino. The Council is also developing a draft master plan for enhanced riverbank access to the community.

Casino’s five riverbank parks include Coronation Park, Memorial Park, Webb Park, McAuliffe Park, and Queen Elizabeth Park. The Plan aims to have them interconnected as a whole, using a mixture of paved paths, gravel paths, and boardwalks. The Council is expected to put the Draft plan on public exhibition for comment in the near future.

Grants to support bushfire recovery HEALTHY North Coast is inviting communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to apply for grants of up to $10,000. The grants are to fund grassroots community-focused health and wellbeing initiatives. They are being made available through Healthy North Coast’s PHN program. The funding is under the Commonwealth’s ‘Supporting Communities in Recovery’ initiative. Healthy North Coast CEO Julie Sturgess said last summer’s bushfires left a lasting impact on many North Coast communities. “Community spirit is vital to the resilience and recovery of towns and villages impacted by the bushfires and to the emotional healing of individual community members,” Ms Sturgess said. “The activities occurring under this program will aim to strengthen social connectedness and emotional wellbeing, as well as assist communities to recover and heal from the bushfires.” The grants, which are available until 31 March 2021, are open to local organisations in bushfire-affected communities for activities that promote: • Social cohesion, connectedness and supportive friendship and relationships • Community wellbeing, resilience, mental health healing and post-trauma recovery • Information about services and where to seek assistance, and/or assistance to

identify and support those in distress. Organisations and community groups based in or operating within the following local government natural disaster-declared areas are eligible to apply to Healthy North Coast for funding: Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Tenterfield (Tabulam, Upper Tooloom, Urbenville). Ms Sturgess said a wide range of community organisations may be eligible for the grants. These include Aboriginal or cultural groups, church-affiliated groups, playgroups and children’s groups, groups for older people, women’s groups, men’s groups, youth groups, sporting groups, local community associations, schoolaffiliated groups, firefighting brigades, charities, animal welfare and wildlife organisations. Grant applicants must include an ABN in the organisation’s name. All applicants will be assessed for eligibility and to ensure their proposed activity meets the program’s objectives. There are two levels of funding available. To apply for a grant download and complete the application form from the Healthy North Coast website and email to commissioning@hnc.org.au, More information on the ‘Supporting Communities in Recovery’ grants, including detailed eligibility and assessment criteria, is available at hnc. org.au/bushfire-support-grants or by emailing: commissioning@hnc.org.au

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Tabloid headline

Regarding the front page story in the Northern Rivers Times (8/10)on the nomination of Shelley Oldham for a NSW Government Minister’s Award. Shelley Oldham did not nominate herself for an award. Someone else chose to nominate her. For your paper to lead with the headline, “YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING!” along with selected negative comments from Facebook, smacks of tabloid journalism. Whether or not Shelley Oldham is doing a good job is not the point here. A woman is being vilified for being nominated for an award. If your paper wishes

to write an article on the perceived shortcomings of her performance as general manager, then go ahead. But your recent front page article was little more than editorialising masquerading as journalism. P.S. I enjoy reading your paper. Michael Hocking Dunoon

No regrets

To apologise to a city council for echoing the broader community’s reaction to its GM nominated for an award would be a massive backward step in gaining the trust of the public. Too often has the council hierarchy blocked and ignored any criticisms or challenges to its policies, by bullying and intimidation. Even to its own. Telling the truth in press makes governments and business leaders accountable for their actions and shows that they are working for us, and not the other way around. Jimmy Dee Lismore

Silent majority

As you’re well aware with past printed publications, we only ever saw printed what some councillors and the mayor wanted. The people of Lismore have no voice. It was apparent Cr Elly Bird and Cr Darlene Cook were only interested in number of comments or replies to the article. Not an ounce of interest in the content of those comments. It was very clear they are not listening to the community. They represent the voters, but it seems personal agendas, covering up and blatant lying take precedent over all other matters. People forget quickly. The previous male GM performed poorly and copped public criticism. It has nothing to do with gender, it has everything to do with whether whomever is in role of GM can do their job. MS Lismore

Encore, please

Congratulations on a great local paper that represents local content. The arts and live

music have been especially hit hard this year and it would be great to see more promotion, reviews and interviews with people working in those sectors. The Northern Rivers is recognised internationally as a hub for creatives, and I’d love to see this showcased. Keep up the fine work. David Innes Mt Burrell

Good gigs

I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I appreciate the entertainment news you’ve been running in the NR Times lately. These are my favourite pages. It’s so good to see such support for local artists and performers in these difficult times with the pandemic and very few operational venues, especially your insightful interviews with local musos and info on what gigs are still happening locally. Would love to see more of this in your pages and perhaps less of the expensive cars that nobody can afford these days. There are so many

struggling artists in the area, it would be great to see this new community paper reach out and proactively support the local arts community. Steve Lismore

Nannas say NO

The Lismore Knitting Nannas are incensed by the IPC’s decision to allow Santos to continue its plan to create an enormous gas mine in the Pilliga/Billiga forest. This decision dismisses the rights of the Gamilleroi people and the 11000 concerned citizens who put submissions to the IPC. This invasive method of mining will cause irreparable damage to sacred sites, thousands of homes and farms and the Pilliga forest, the filter that feeds the Great Artesian Basin. Gas is not, nor ever will be, an appropriate transition fuel. It is heavily subsidised by the tax-payer, and much more dangerous to our environment than we’ve been told by the pollies queued up to the revolving door that leads them onto the boards of fossil fuel companies.

We are utterly dismayed by this decision and the effect it will have on the future of our children and grandchildren. You haven’t heard the last from us. Louise Somerville Lismore

Vale Grant

With the recent passing of Grant Virtue, Bexhill has lost a man who will always be remembered for his church and community work, not the least being his tireless efforts for Bexhill’s open-air cathedral and the pipe organ that has pride of place in the village church. As one who always looked forward to celebrating Easter at the cathedral’s sunrise service, Grant’s involvement will be sorely missed. All who knew him have appreciated his love for organ music and those recitals he arranged, plus the Bexhill Christmas Eve carols, coach trips to concerts in Brisbane and the music he brought to nursing homes. Thank you, good and faithful servant. Kevin Elsley Lismore

Globetrotting from the comfort of their armchairs THE current travel restrictions isn’t stopping the residents at St. Joseph’s in Lismore from taking a weekly virtual global adventure. From the comfort of their armchairs St Joseph’s residents immerse themselves in virtual reality experiences, where they take in the sights and sounds of Central Europe, the magic of China and even the history of ancient Egypt. “New technology is enabling our residents to have powerful sensory shared experiences – so they can remain engaged with the things they love. At St Joseph’s we are always looking to introduce new and interesting activities for our residents and our

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EAST BALLINA HOTEL COPS MULTIPLE FINES by Halden Boyd

A St Joseph’s resident travelling virtually across Europe virtual reality program has been a big hit. After all, who doesn’t love a holiday?” Penny Stanley, St. Joseph’s aged care manager said.

The virtual tours are an element of St Joseph’s Leisure and Lifestyle activities that are offered to residents each day.”

THE Shaws Bay Hotel in East Ballina, known as ‘The Shawsy’, has been issued six infringement notices over alleged breaches of the Public Health Order and the Liquor Act. On Sunday 27th September 2020 licensing police from Richmond Police District conducted a business inspection the hotel in Brighton Street, East Ballina. Officers returned to the licensed premises for another inspection on Sunday 4th October 2020. It will be alleged on both occasions that customers were continued to be

served alcohol after they were heavily intoxicated and were gathering in large groups, in breach of Public Health Orders. Following inquiries, the hotel and its licensee were issued six infringement notices on Friday 9th October 2020. These included: • Two $5000 notices for not comply with noticed direction re S7/8/9 COVID 19 – corporation; • Two $1100 notices for licensee permit intoxication; and • Two $1100 notices for licensee fail to comply with conditions of licence. Police say further business compliance inspections are planned.

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Save Bungabbee Forest

A PETITION calling for no logging to occur in the Bungabbee State Forest, Bentley, has gained more than 800 signatures. “Bungabee Forest is of environmental, recreational and cultural significance and far more valuable as a forest, accessible to the public, than as wood or timber pulp,” the petition states. “The Bentley Blockade (2014) against CSG, demonstrated the strength of community commitment to this environment, a commitment that continues.” Bungabbee is about 15-20 minutes’ drive from Lismore, Casino and Kyogle. It falls between Bungabbee Nature Reserve and Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve, dissecting these two critical habitat areas. Bungabbee is part of the Mackellar Connector Wildlife Corridor, listed as a Priority 1 Wildlife Corridor by Lismore City Council, connecting to the World Heritage Border Ranges. “Bungabbee provides key habitat for a number of threatened species including koalas, Glossy Black Cockatoos, Powerful Owls, Yellow Bellied Gliders, Squirrel Gliders, Greater Gliders, Parma Wallabies and Red-legged Pademelons,” the petition states. “It is home to the critically endangered Scrub Turpentine, and three endangered flora species: Rainforest Cassia, Tinospora Vine, and Native Jute. “Logging Bungabbee threatens the green corridor of the Mackellar Range

- wildlife corridors are critical in preventing biodiversity loss resulting from the isolation, fragmentation and degradation of wildlife habitats. “Recent bushfires, drought, and land clearing have greatly impacted our region. Now, more than ever before, it is essential we preserved key wildlife habitats such as Bungabbee.” Bungabbee is utilised by various individuals and groups in the community, including bush walkers, horse riders, mountain bike riders and four-wheel drivers. “The proposed rail trail from Casino to Bentley passes within a few kilometres of Bungabee, where there is a cluster of trails perfect for those seeking more challenging cycling experiences,” the petition states. “With an increased focus on local tourism post COVID, we should focus on enhancing the recreational and tourism potential of this area, not destroying it. “Bungabbee is in the area of the Gugin-Guddaba Local Aboriginal Land Council. Its close proximity to recorded artefact and ceremonial sites indicates that it may be part of a larger cultural landscape which is significant to the local Aboriginal community.” Forestry Corporation’s website mentions Bungabbee as in a planning phase for logging, with a start date of November 2, 2020. You can sign the petition at www. change.org under Save Bungabbee Forest from Logging or join the Bungabbee Forest Friends Facebook page.

SUMMERLAND Credit Union is offering a three year scholarship worth $7,500 to support a new Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student at Southern Cross University. As a founding partner of the University’s Rising Stars Scholarship, Summerland has been helping local students with their studies since 1994. Former scholarship recipient, Luke Atkinson said he owes a lot to Summerland. “ I would like to thank Summerland for giving me the opportunity to excel and focus on my university studies.” “It has provided a massive support for me, assisting in the expense involved with university, especially in these challenging times,” Luke added. Summerland CEO, John Williams commented that supporting the community is part of Summerland’s core values. “I am proud we’re

able to nurture local students in our community who hold the same ethical and sustainable values as Summerland. I look forward to catching up with our newest scholarship recipient and watching them grow as they transition into the business world.” Supporting its communities is an integral part of Summerland’s business. That’s why last financial year Summerland gave back over $1.1million to a range of projects and causes across the Northern Rivers region, like the Rising Stars Scholarship. Summerland Credit Union is delighted to offer a Rising Stars Scholarship for new Bachelor of Business and Enterprise students at Southern Cross University. Applicants can apply via the Southern Cross University website now.

Killen falls closed to the public BALLINA Shire Council will be undertaking upgrades to the walking track to the Killen Falls viewing platform AT Tintenbar near the Emmigrant Creek Dam and carrying out revegetation works in the area. The upgrade is important to improve public amenity and accessibility to the viewing platform and to protect the

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GULAPTIS QUESTIONS QLD PREMIER’S “BIZARRE CLARENCE VALLEY PHOBIA” THE Queensland Premier’s response to requests for the Clarence Valley to be included in the so-called border bubble has been labelled as “pathetic” by Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “I wrote to Ms Palaszczuk twice in recent weeks explaining the anomaly of including LGA’s like Glen Innes but not the Clarence Valley in the border exemption zone and pointed

out that we have a cleaner COVID record than south east Queensland, with no cases reported in months,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The two page response I received from her office claims she is relying on the best medical and scientific advice, but merely commits to ‘noting’ my representations on behalf of the Clarence Valley.” “This is disappointing as it ignores the science

and deprives both areas of much needed economic activity. We pose no health risk to Queensland. This is unAustralian. We have never needed a passport to cross the border into Queensland. Henry Parkes would be rolling over in his grave. ” “The best the Clarence can hope for now is a change of Government at the Queensland State election on 31 October,” Mr Gulaptis concluded.

SCU launches Innovation Districts Covid-19 Challenge

SOUTHERN Cross University has announced the launch of the first of three Innovation Districts R&D Covid-19 Challenges. The Covid-19 R&D Challenge, is a joint initiative with Southern Cross University and the NSW Government’s Boosting Business Innovation Program (BBIP). It has been designed with the objective to identify and support small to medium enterprises that have a product or solution that directly addresses the impact of Covid-19 and intends to be in market within 12 months. Announcing a call for Expressions of Interest for the first of three challenges, Ben Roche, Vice President (Engagement) at Southern Cross University noted the important role Universities play in nurturing the development of new solutions to pressing global challenges. “In partnership with the NSW Government, Southern Cross University welcomes the opportunity to facilitate more opportunities for local business and enterprise to apply their smarts to the health and wellbeing challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Roche said. “The Northern Rivers and

Coffs Coast is renowned for its track record in developing saleable enterprises that respond to new economic opportunities that address collective challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the need for such products and solutions, so we are enthusiastic about the response our Innovation District will receive. “In exploring the health and wellbeing theme of the challenge, the first Innovation Challenge will focus on how can we grow our resilience to future shocks while positively growing the health and wellbeing of the people in our region. This may include businesses developing new products from existing production processes, new forms of service provision in a COVID safe world or new technologies or approaches that enhance our resilience to withstand future pandemics.”. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said in a press release announcing the launch, the Innovation Districts Challenges provided much needed support for universities during some of the toughest months. “We know our universities are doing it tough, which is why we are continuing to

Eligibility criteria for Challenge One. To be eligible, businesses must have: • an ABN registered in NSW and is based in NSW; • fewer than 200 employees; • operated for at least 12 months, based on date of ABN registration; • at least $75,000 in sales revenue within the last 12 months or previous financial year; • a product or service (which may still be in development) that directly addresses the health and wellbeing impact of COVID-19 that it intends to market within 12 months; • ownership that is at least 75 per cent Australian and is not more than 50 per cent owned by another business. Eligible businesses must also provide: • an operating profit and loss statement for the last 12 months or previous financial year; • brief profiles of key personnel such as CV or LinkedIn accounts; • nomination of their primary innovation district partner. Exclusions The following will not be considered eligible for funding: • solutions that do not directly respond to the challenge statement for health and wellbeing solutions that address the impact of COVID-19; • solutions designed to improve internal business processes; • a Commonwealth, state or local government agency or body including government business enterprises. support their world-leading research and collaborate with business to bring products to market,” Mr Lee said. “This includes the funding to run these challenges and the opportunity for the state’s 11 universities, NSW CSIRO and businesses to take these developments to consumers. Minister for Jobs,

Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the theme of the challenges aligned with the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan. “In January while the state was fighting bushfires, we’d never have expected that this pandemic was still to come,” Mr Ayres said.

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“But where there is a challenge, there is opportunity for innovation, and the NSW Government is tapping into this creativity and expertise by investing $3 million to take products to market. “Out of the first challenge we hope to see innovative and ways of addressing the impact of COVID-19, whether assisting in detection of the virus, improving patient care or solutions that help the people of NSW safely get back to activities they enjoy.” The total funding pool available for each Challenge round is $500,000. Businesses are asked to submit their EOI through the Southern Cross University website, whereby an independent judging panel will nominate the top three eligible applicants in their area to be assessed and ranked for grant funding by NSW Treasury. Southern Cross University will partner with Sourdough Business Pathways to ensure all eligible applicants are provided with mentoring in the delivery of their pitch. Submit EOIs before 5pm Monday 2 November here: https://www. scu.edu.au/enterprise-lab/ innovation-challenge/

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COVID AND HOMELESSNESS

Mayor urges residents to sign on for water night TWEED residents are being encouraged to register to participate in the first ever national Water Night to be held across Australia on Thursday 22nd October. Tweed Shire Council has sponsored the water awareness initiative being conducted by not-for-profit water efficiency experts Smart Approved WaterMark to help Tweed residents become aware of just how addicted they are to using their taps. On Water Night, Tweed households are being asked to stop reaching for the tap and instead use just one 10-litre bucket of water for all household needs between 5pm and 5am, with the exception of drinking water, hand washing for Covid care, religious purposes and flushing if you must. “Council has sponsored this national awareness campaign as we are very conscious that the Tweed’s water is a limited and precious resource and that we waste water if we use it on autopilot,” Tweed Mayor Cr Chris Cherry said. “What we want everyone to learn is just how often they unconsciously reach for those taps, taking for granted that water will always be available. We want them to switch from water mindlessness to water mindfulness,” she said. In the Tweed, our recent experience on Level 2 water restrictions from November 2019 to February this

year showed that the average Tweed resident typically uses 40 to 60 litres more than Council’s target of 160 litres per person per day. Smart Approved WaterMark’s research shows that 55 percent of people say they are addicted to their taps and 69 percent would ‘freak out’ if their taps stopped working. “They also tell us that most people (63 percent) think they could save more water than they do now,” Cr Cherry said. To encourage Tweed residents to sign on for Water Night, Council will be sponsoring radio ads by TV Gardening Australia personalities Costa Georgiardis, Sophie Thomson and Jane Edmanson who have all joined the challenge. Council also will be giving away four booklets to every primary school library in the Tweed to help teach the younger generations how water works and how precious it is. “We’ve asked all our schools to participate in Water Night because, again, Smart Approved WaterMark research shows the older generation is more conscious than the younger generations about water use - but that young people are very willing to learn,” Cr Cherry said. To register and download all the tips and aids to help switch off your waterusing autopilot, go to www.waternight. com.au

NORTH COAST SUGAR CRUSH BOUNCES BACK LATE Winter rain and a warm Spring has seen the North Coast sugar tonnages bounce back a little with almost two thirds of the crushing season almost complete at the three North Coast mills at Harwood in the Clarence, Broadwater in the Richmond, and Condong in the Tweed Valley. Expected tonnages are still down again this year because of the severe drought conditions which parched the region over the past two crushing

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seasons, and flood damage caused in 2018 by ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Early season predictions had the expected crush reaching 1.62 million tonnes, but this has been revised upwards to 1.74 million tonnes. However this is still down by 20 percent on crush averages on the North Coast. But the extra 120,000 tonnes has pushed forward crush end dates to late November and early December, a little later than first predicted.

THE House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs today released an interim report on its inquiry into homelessness in Australia, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing and homelessness issues. Chair of the Committee, Mr Andrew Wallace MP, said that ‘The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Australia shortly after this inquiry commenced in February 2020. As the virus spread, the Committee quickly realised that it would have major implications for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, and the governments and organisations who work with them.’ In May 2020, the Committee called for evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, encouraging community groups and others to share their experiences in responding to the pandemic. By the beginning of October the Committee had received close to 200 submissions—most of which discuss the COVID-19 situation—and spoken to 40 governmental and nongovernment organisations at five public hearings. Mr Wallace said: ‘This interim report summarises what the Committee has heard to date from a wide range of people and organisations about COVID-19 and

homelessness in Australia. ‘It explores the central themes of the evidence we have received including what the definition of homelessness should be, who is most at risk and the effectiveness of Government responses to homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘The Committee heard from many organisations and peak bodies who gave detailed accounts of how service providers across Australia have adapted to the crisis and have continued to deliver support to the many people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness throughout Australia at this difficult time. ‘We believe that it is important to report now, so this evidence can be considered by policymakers in a timely way, even as the impacts of the pandemic continue to unfold.’ ‘The Committee encourages the Australian Government to take this report into account as it continues to formulate its immediate and longterm responses to the pandemic’, added Mr Wallace. The Committee’s inquiry into homelessness in Australia continues. The Committee will issue a final report, addressing the inquiry’s full terms of reference and including recommendations, at the conclusion of the inquiry.

Burning red tape to protect homes CLARENCE and Richmond Valley rural landowners will be able to clear up to 25 metres on their property from the boundary without onerous approvals under a new bushfire bill which the Nationals in NSW Government are bringing to Parliament, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “This is a direct response to the recent black summer and it will save lives and property,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The NSW RFS will also be given stronger and clearer powers to audit and address bushfire risks, ensuring public lands are treated the same way as private

land holders.” The NSW RFS Commissioner will have the power to issue Bushfire Hazard Reduction Notices to public authorities in circumstances where

vegetation should be cleared to protect lives or property. NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers welcomed the additional powers. “These measures will empower community members to better protect their homes and property with as little bureaucracy as possible,” Commissioner Rogers said. “The changes to the legislation reflect the clear recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, and will help the NSW Rural Fire Service in its role to manage and better protect communities across the State from bushfires.”

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Join the Casino water tower mural artist selection panel RICHMOND Valley Council is inviting members of the community to join a selection panel to select an artist to brighten up the Casino Water Tower with a new mural depicting the diversity of the town and region. The Council successfully applied for a $125,000 grant from the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grants programme to support tourism projects in local government areas impacted by last year’s bushfires. The funding will pay for the design and delivery of a mural on the South Casino water tower, in addition to detailed signage to complete two related scenic and heritage walks. The Council is now seeking expressions of interest from community members wishing to be part of the mural’s artist selection panel, which

will assess presentations and design concepts against the selection criteria. Local Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Interested parties should submit their expression of interest in writing and forwarded to: The General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, Casino

NSW 2470 or via email to council@ richmondvalley.nsw. gov.au Expressions of interest are to be received no later than Friday 6th November. Further information and enquiries can be made by contacting the Council on 6660 0300 or via email at council@ richmondvalley.nsw. gov.au

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The NSW Government is trialling a new way to assist people on low incomes with their power bills by installing free solar systems for up to 3,000 eligible households in place of their Low Income Household Rebate. This program aims to improve energy affordability by helping households unlock long terms savings on their electricity bills. While this means you will no longer receive the $285 annual rebate on your electricity bill, you could receive up to $600 in savings per year from your new solar system! The program is only available to a limited number of households that live in the region and meet the eligibility criteria. When participating in this program households will receive a free, fully installed 3kW solar system in place of their Low Income Household Rebate. SAE Group are the only approved provider, designing and installing solar systems to eligible homes across Northern NSW. To be eligible you must: • Currently be receiving the Low Income Household Rebate • Agree not to receive the rebate for ten years • Own your own home • Not already have a solar PV system • Use at least 3600 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity in a year • Live in the North Coast of NSW • Hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or a Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Card If you are not the registered homeowner, but your spouse is, you may be considered eligible collectively as a household. A 3kW system is designed to generate an average of 12.6kwh per day, which will deliver electricity savings depending on each households energy consumption. Managing Director of SAE Group Glen Ashton comments “We know electricity bills continue to place a lot of pressure on households, and we are pleased to be working with the NSW Government to help ease the pressure on low income households.” SAE Group are a locally owned and operated organisation with more than ten years’ experience in the solar industry. SAE Group are a Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer, and hold accreditations ISO 9001, AS/NZS4801 for safety and quality systems. Safety is paramount to us, and it our goal to ensure we provide quality solar systems to eligible households that will deliver ongoing savings for many years to come. Want to find out more? Visit: https://energysaver.nsw.gov.au/solar-low-income-households to check your eligibility and apply online, or visit www.saegroup.com.au or call us on 02 66 389 439. The Solar for Low Income Household Trial is supported by the NSW Government.

inland to Broken Hill”. “These thermometers may seem like a small part in the overall fight against COVID-19 but the additional support will allow these organisations to better protect staff, customers and their wider communities while they continue to deliver frontline services”. “We will continue to do everything we can to manage the risk of the virus and assist people in Aboriginal communities across NSW”. Recipients of the thermometers are: Ballina • Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service; • Jarjum Bugal Nah Childcare & Family Centre. Lismore • Ace Community Colleges; • Jullums Aboriginal Medical Service Lismore; • Rekindling the Spirit; • Jarjum Centre Inc (Jarjum Preschool).

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BALLINA TO DUBBO RETURN FLIGHTS EXTENDED FOLLOWING the success of a trial between Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), Ballina Shire Council, and Fly Pelican, the popular Dubbo-Ballina flight route will be extended until 31st January 2021, with additional flights also added to the schedule. The original trial period was due to expire on Friday 20th November 2020. Since the launch at the end of August, flights have been well over 75% capacity patronage in both directions. Averaged out over the full 12 week trial period, more than 64% of flights have already been sold. “It’s so exciting to see that after our three organisations went out on a limb to try to increase domestic tourism within NSW, it has paid off. We’re certainly keen to continue working with Fly

Pelican and Ballina Shire Council to operate these flights,” said Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Councillor Ben Shields. Flights between the Dubbo City Regional Airport (DCRA) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport first took off on Friday 28 August, and passengers have been able to secure a seat for as little as $149 one way.

This price will remain in place. “Making this route affordable also means that not only will more visitors come, but they’ll be able to stay in the region longer because they didn’t spend hundreds of dollars on a fare,” Councillor Shields said. Fly Pelican Chief Executive Officer Marty Hawley says he’s pleased to be working

alongside the two councils to continue offering the service, and says the route has been popular enough to launch an extra service. “Starting on the 20th October Fly Pelican will begin operating a Tuesday service, leaving Dubbo at 8:40am and returning from Ballina at 12:30pm. “These flights are now

available for sale on the Fly Pelican website,” said Mr Hawley. “I want to thank Dubbo Regional Council and Ballina Shire Council and their associated airports for their support of the route thus far,” he said. Mayor of Ballina Shire Council, David Wright, said the flights will be great for holiday-makers and business people alike. “With the weather getting warmer, now is the perfect time to visit. We urge visitors to get in quick though, as the Northern Rivers region is bound to be popular this summer, as more of NSW decides to holiday at home this year,” Mayor Wright said. The additional flights are already on sale via Fly Pelican’s website at flypelican. com.au

Blue green algae now detected at Bray Park Weir by Halden Boyd A BLUE-GREEN algae alert has been issued for the Bray Park Weir upstream from Murwillumbah, while an alert also remains in place for the Clarrie Hall Dam near Uki. Tweed Shire Council has downgraded its blue-green algae alert at Clarrie Hall Dam from amber to green. Meanwhile, blue-green algae has been detected at Bray Park Weir is also at a green alert level. A green alert means that blue-green algae is present but in low densities. At these levels the blue-green algae typically do not pose a threat to recreational activities, stock or domestic use. “Testing at our NATAaccredited Tweed Water Laboratory Centre, renowned for its expertise in blue-green algae, has found no evidence of the blue-green algae species capable of producing toxin in the weir pool - which is where the Tweed’s reticulated water supply is drawn,” Manager Water and Wastewater Operations Brie Jowett said. “But even if this species were found, our water treatment processes remove blue-green algae from the water when blooms occur so our water would still be perfectly safe to drink.” Blue-green algae occur naturally and can reproduce quickly in still or slow-flowing water when it is warm and sunny and there are sufficient

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levels of nutrients in the water body. Testing during the amber alert issued for Clarrie Hall Dam on Friday 25th September showed that the algae species did have the gene capable of producing toxin, but there was no evidence that any toxin had been produced. “Knowing that the gene capable of producing toxin had been present, together with the continuing favourable conditions for blooms, council is taking a precautionary approach and continuing to restrict recreational activities at the dam,” Ms Jowett said. “Warning signs at the dam wall and Crams Farm will stay in place until we are confident there is no risk to recreational kayakers or fishers coming into contact with the water,” she said. Council will continue to test the water at the dam, in the river and at Bray Park Weir pool. Water affected by blue-green algae appears to have a green paint-like scum on the water, near the edges, or greenish clumps throughout the water. Anyone who thinks they may have been in contact with blue-green algal water is advised to seek medical advice if symptoms appear. The Bray Park Weir supplies raw water for the Tweed Shire, and was installed years ago to stop tidal salt water during high tide and sea level anomaly events.

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$1 mil open gates on jockey club’s dam project By Tim Howard A $1 MILLION State Government grant has opened the barriers for Clarence River Jockey Club to build a six gigalitre irrigation dam on the infield at the Grafton Race Track. The CRJC chairman, Graeme Green, said the plan has been on the back burner for some time, but Thursday’s announcement meant a DA could go to Clarence Valley Council next week. Mr Green also revealed the jockey club had partnered with the council in building the dam, which would ease stormwater problems in the nearby suburb of Westlawn as well as reducing the track’s reliance on the town water supply for irrigation. He estimated the dam would save the club about $190,000 a year to operate the two irrigation systems on the course. He said the council had pledged about $100,000 for the project and they would provide the planning and technological input. Mr Green said the proposal to build the dam had little to do with the controversial

decision in 2019 to close the Grafton District Services Club nine-hole golf course which had occupied most of the court infield since 1981. “It wouldn’t have mattered if they had stayed open, we were going to build it anyway,” Mr Green said. The GDSC made a decision to shut the course for financial reason midway through last year and despite many objections from the community, shut the gates on December 31. NSW Racing Minister Kevin Anderson delivered the good news to the jockey club in person (pictured, left).

He said the persistence of Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis was the main reason the grant had come to the region. “The other reason was the jockey club had a plan shovel ready to go, which made was one of the key criteria we were looking for,” he said. Mr Gulaptis the work would create 18 new jobs in the Clarence electorate for local tradies. “Racing has a long and proud history in the Clarence and the racing industry is significant to our local economy and sporting culture,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The arrival of COVID-19

has impacted the ability of Clarence River Jockey Club to fund much-needed infrastructure improvements, and so I am very pleased to be able to work alongside the Club during this time to secure funding for these vital works. “This grant will help ensure our local racing industry remains sustainable and vibrant and attracts new participants once the pandemic passes.” Mr Green said the cub was grateful for the substantial grant from the government. “This funding will enable us to continue to develop

our local racing facilities and employ more local staff, post and during this world pandemic,” Mr Green said. “It is imperative we continue to improve the use of water resources and this massive water retention and recycling project will allow this to happen immediately.” Mr Green (pictured, right) said the dam was just the first step in a program to improve the facilities at the course. He said more money was needed to replace the Pro-ride training track, which was almost worn out, with a sand track and to upgrade the B grass track as well.

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Children’s art on show in town centre trail

Self portraits by 3/4year olds in the Gariimaa room “We Are Gariimaa” IN collaboration with Bangalow Business Owners, the young artists at Bangalow Community Children’s Centre (BCCC), will be exhibiting their unique art pieces in the windows throughout the town centre from 24th - 30th October. The art show has always been one of the highlights on the centre’s annual calendar. In previous years it was held on one day at the A&I Hall but this year (influenced by COVID requirements), everyone teamed together

and decided to extend the life of the show, taking it to the people, rather than gathering in one spot. “The children love seeing their artwork displayed, and are even more excited to have their art displayed in the shop/ business windows,” Kerry the centre director said. Art is a key part of BCCC’s learning philosophy, where children are supported to express themselves creatively, using a range of mediums. Their individual artworks are indicative of their

understanding of the world around them. BCCC is thankful for the local businesses who have really embraced our vision and supported us to showcase the children’s work. During this unsettling year for so many, we are so proud of the art the children have created and hope others enjoy it as much as we do. Group art pieces from each year group will be displayed, as well as individual art pieces from the 4-5 year old children from The

Group artwork by preschoolers (4/5year olds) in the Djimbelung room “Playing in our Treehouse” Djimbelung room. The group pieces from all children (1-5years) will be displayed in the art gallery Ninbella. The Jingi Walla room (1/2yr olds) is a clay sculpture, Jambay room (2/3yr olds) a textural art piece, Gariimaa room (3/4

yr olds) a collage (pictured, left) and Djimbelung room (4/5yr olds) a group drawing (pictured, right). “Art trail maps will be available at the BCCC cake stall at the Bangalow Farmers Markets on Saturday 24 October.”

RICHMOND VALLEY STUDENT WINS APPRENTICE TRAINEE OF THE YEAR AWARD RICHMOND Valley student and Council warehousing trainee Theo Scholl (pictured) has just taken out the People’s Choice Award for School Based Apprentice Trainee of the Year at the 2020 NSW Training Awards at a virtual ceremony this evening, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced. “Theo is a terrific young man and a wonderful role model. He chose a school-based traineeship in warehousing as he wanted to challenge himself in a new and unfamiliar industry,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Working as a storekeeper for Richmond Valley Council, Theo enjoys the variety this industry offers and the transferrable skills he’s learning. Working for the Council also makes him feel more connected to his community.” Due to his keen organisational and time

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management skills, Theo completed his Certificate II at TAFE NSW in one year instead of two. “As School Vice-Captain, Theo is an excellent student role model. He’s also won the ADF Long Tan Leadership Award, Casino Lions Club Youth of The Year and Richmond Valley Council Young Volunteer of the Year,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Theo is also a member of his local RFS and during the bushfires that tore through and devastated Rappville a year ago to this day, he was instrumental in fire-fighting and aiding evacuations.” Theo also held leadership positions at his school and in the local community. “It enables me to be the change I want to see in the future,” Theo said. Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow said the award was another welldeserved feather in young Theo’s cap.

“In 2018 I had the pleasure of awarding Theo the Richmond Valley Council Young Volunteer of the Year Award for his volunteer service to the Rappville Fire Brigade,” Cr Mustow said. “Through his traineeship at Richmond Valley Council Theo has also shown an exceptional work ethic, integrity, and a consistently positive attitude.” Cr Mustow said Theo was one of 90 trainees who had come through the Richmond Valley Council ranks in the last six years. “Council’s award-winning Youth Employment Strategy was launched to provide young people of the Richmond Valley with genuine training and career opportunities, and it’s been a great success from day one. “Giving opportunities to young people like Theo was the inspiration behind the program, and the proof is in the pudding.

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Social Futures continues to provide bushfire support by Halden Boyd STUDENTS affected by the 2019/20 fire season have been getting a little help with their school expenses thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. Social Futures, along with the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), worked through 35 schools to distribute one thousand $50 vouchers to families across the Northern Rivers region. For the first time, the vouchers were sent electronically for students, or their schools, to print up and exchange for school related kit such as books, clothing and stationery. “It was a big job finding just which families had been affected by the fires,” explained Social Futures Kim Riches. “It was such a widespread disaster. We relied on the schools to fill in the picture, but even finding the right schools took a bit of work,” she said. “The last vouchers went to Dundurrabin public School,” she added. Dundurrabin, a small community inland from Coffs Harbour with less than 100 residents, was badly affected by the Bees Nest fire of September 2019. Social Futures also distributed vouchers through their programs like Mijung Jarjums and the Family Referral service. “We already have strong connections with the diverse communities across the region, including in remote or disadvantaged areas,” explained Social Futures CEO Tony Davies. “So, when we were asked to help out with this project, we were happy to make use our networks and hard working staff to see the vouchers get

into the hands of the families that needed them most.” Emily Berry of NCRF said, “The vouchers are for purchasing items that students may have lost in the bushfires and have never been able to replace due to limited funds available in the family”. “We hope these vouchers help inclusion for the students, that they can more easily fit in to their school environment and go on to realise their potential, instead of feeling different, excluded because of financial hardship.” While the fires were indiscriminate, many regional and disadvantaged communities were significantly affected, with homes lost and, in some cases, the school buildings themselves. Michelle Dalgleish, principal at Coutts Crossing Public School said many families faced hardship in the aftermath of the fires due to property damage and loss of livestock. “Our school community was affected by catastrophic fire conditions in November 2019. The fires threatened lives and property in the area, forcing the school to be declared temporarily non-operational due to safety concerns when the Coutts Crossing village was evacuated. It was an extremely scary time for students, families and the whole community,” Michelle said. “The school has worked hard to deliver a range of social-emotional programs to improve student’s resilience and strengthen coping skills in the aftermath of the bushfires. And now the vouchers have brought some welcome financial relief to families and students,” she said. All 86 students at Coutts Crossing received a voucher.

A $25,000 grant to help community craftspeople and creators and innovators in the design, fashion and hospitality industries to continue their craft has been launched by sponsor, PATRÓN Tequila. Through their PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward grant the premium spirit brand wants to ‘pay it forward’ to the Australian creative community. Understanding that mentorship is an important element of the creative arena, six judges who are dominant in their own fields of craft will be on hand to judge the grant applications. PATRÓN 60 Hands is a national call out to those in the handmade fields of design (sculptors, ceramicists, industrial designers, landscape designers, sustainable designers, interior designers), fashion (tailoring, fashion and jewellery

designers) and hospita lity industries (chefs), and is about honouring and nurturing talented craftspeople, and helping them hone their abilities. To apply for the grant, makers are asked to submit a short video explaining what craftsmanship means to them, and how the $25,000 grant would help them support their craft. “The craftsmanship that goes into the making of a handmade item is incredible. PATRÓN itself is a refined handcrafted spirit, so there is a great synergy between the craftsmanship of

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Recognition for Kempsey bus crash volunteers by Tim Howard

FORMER SES controller Bryan Robins has vowed to never give up on his quest to get volunteer rescuers at the 1989 Kempsey Bus Crash the recognition they deserve. IN 2014, in time for the 25th anniversary of the disaster, the years of battering against closed doors finally paid off for with a ceremony to recognise the efforts of the volunteers who attended the Cowper bus crash. At the time he flagged he wanted to see the SES and government give the same recognition to the Kempsey volunteers, but mysteriously six years later, he is still waiting. Last month Mr Robins finally got his chance to press his point in person when NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott attended the official opening of the Grafton PCYC. “I had a letter written to him telling him what we wanted and I delivered it to him personally,” he said. “I told him what it was about and that I wanted him to read it. “He said yes he would, and would get back to me.” Mr Robins said achieving

recognition for the volunteers had been contentious ever since he first broached it in the lead up to the 2014 Cowper ceremony. “We didn’t want a medal or anything like that, it was just a certificate to tell them they had done a good job and their work was appreciated,” he said. He said the recognition was important for the volunteers who went through the trauma of both events, which occurred on the Pacific Highway within two months of each other. On October 20, 1989, a bus and a semi-trailer collided on a straight stretch of the Pacific Highway at Cowper, killing 21 people and injuring 22 others. At the time it was the worst loss of life on Australian roads but unbelievably two months later, on December 22, two buses full of people heading home for Christmas crashed head-on at Clybucca, north of Kempsey. Thirty-five people died and 41 others were injured. The twin disasters prompted NSW Coroner Kevin Waller to recommend the Pacific Highway from Newcastle to the Queensland border be dual carriageway. Mr Robins said the recognition for the efforts of

Former SES controller personally delivered a letter outlining his plans to recognise the efforts of SES volunteers at the Kempsey Bus Crash to emergency services minister David Elliott at the opening of Grafton PCYC last month. the Cowper crash volunteers had been well received. “There had been a view among SES hierarchy because SES workers were volunteers they did not want any special recognition,” he said. “They missed the point. Volunteers don’t want to be

called heroes, but they do want to know their efforts were worth it.” He said the carnage and confusion at the accident sites had caused volunteers to doubt this. “They arrived at the crash sites to find scenes way

beyond anything they had been trained for. “There were people dead and dying from horrendous injuries and people just had to do the best they could. “And despite everyone’s best efforts to help the injured, some were too far gone and died, sometimes in their arms. “They didn’t know if they were doing a good job or not in many cases, when in fact they were going way above and beyond their duties.” Mr Robins said in the aftermath of the crashes there were suicides and many cases of post traumatic stress disorder among volunteers, including himself. Mr Robins said Mr Elliott should take a leaf from Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis, who enthusiastically supported the campaign for recognition. “As soon as Chris knew what was happening he was on board and pushing our case behind the scenes,” he said. “We also had a lot of from Richie Williamson, who was the Mayor back then, and also on the Pacific Highway Taskforce. “I can’t work out why this is such a problem. We’ve shown its was something volunteers valued and helped them. It’s a no-brainer really.”

DEAD-END DECISION MADE AFTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT ‘HOONING’ By Lesley Apps CLARENCE Valley Council has confirmed the temporary barrier board installed to prevent vehicle access to the riverfront reserve via Villiers Street Grafton, will remain in place until the waterfront precinct development is completed. The decision to stop traffic from entering was made in response to complaints about “hooning and anti-social behaviour” occurring on riverfront reserve. Council’s Manager Civil Services Alex Dalrymple said this was a temporary measure as a permanent solution would be incorporated into the Grafton Waterfront Precinct Project plan which they were in the process of developing. “Villiers Street is included in this exciting new development which is a plan to make the river accessible to everyone and offer the public better access to the waterfront,” Mr Dalrymple said. He also said the Villiers Street entry had a

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“remarkable fig tree” on the corner as well as being another vehicle access point to the waterfront. “However, it is cluttered and not clear if this is publicly accessible and the steep banks beside the entry road are messy and unkept,” Mr Dalrymple said. He said the proposal for

the Villiers Street entry was to provide a clearer sense of identity and a gateway (to the riverfront) as well as providing additional facilities on the reserve. Council supplied the following information with regards to the transformation of the Villiers Street entry point as part of the Grafton

Waterfront Precinct Project plan: 1. Retain and protect the large fig tree on the corner of Victoria Street. 2. Tidy up car parking and improve the entry point, particularly at the top of levee. 3. Improve lawn mowing regime to more regularly

maintain the steep levee banks. 4. Provide a new casual car parking area potentially using grass cell or a two-coat seal (asphalt with gravel rolled into the top) but with no specific trailer parking provided. 5. Provide a new access ramp down into the river for small craft that can be carried such as canoes, kayaks and tinnies. As far as being able to temporarily prevent vehicle access to the riverfront reserve via Villiers Street, Mr Dalrymple said in general, a Public Road Reserve was a legal definition of parcels of land which gives power to Road Authorities under legislation. “It does not mean that a physical ‘road’ has been constructed on the land (reserve),” he said. “These ‘unformed’ road reserves are sometimes called ‘paper roads’ and simply give the public a right of access, it does not mean that the public can drive a vehicle on the land nor contravene traffic control devices.”

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Bangalow

BANGALOW is a quiet, attractive rural township in the hinterland behind Byron Bay Bangalow is a one-street town. Certainly there are other streets but if you are looking for a good restaurant (the town has a number of exceptional restaurants) or just wanting to window shop then walking from one end of Byron Street (yes, it does go to Byron Bay) will ensure that you pass the Windhorse Gallery, The Rug Shop, Designbank and culinary wonderlands like Choux Choux Patisserie and a cafe called Butcher Baker. The town likes to call itself “just a bit above Byron” and, in terms of classiness, it is a wonderfully apt description. It is no accident that it was originally named Byron Creek or that Byron Bay-based novelist, Robert Drewe, has described the town as “good coffee, good restaurants, a good bookshop, a good pub, and good, hospitable people.” It lies in an area of rolling hills where the dominant agriculture is dairy cattle, fruit trees, macadamia nuts and coffee plantation

Origin of name

It is possible that ‘bangalow’ meant a type of palm tree or ‘a low hill’ in the language of the Banjalang Aboriginal people who lived in the region before European settlement. Certainly when the railway arrived in 1894 the local station was named Bangaloe. This was changed to Bangalow around 1907.

Things to See and Do Bangalow Heritage House, Museum and Tea Room Located on the corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets, the Bangalow Heritage House, Museum and Tea Room has an interesting collection of local memorabilia and historic photographs which provide an insight into the history of the cedar cutters and farmers who settled the area. The Heritage House and Tea Room is open from 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Wednesday to Saturday. Bangalow Heritage Walk Still in its infancy, this Heritage Walk is designed to allow visitors to walk from the Heritage House Museum through the town and identify, and learn about, the history of the town’s most interesting buildings. Plaques explaining each building are located outside. Buildings of interest include the Masonic Hall, the A&I Hall, the Catholic Church in Deacon Street, Readings building in Lismore Road, a number of Federation-era timber houses and the Bangalow Heritage House, Museum and Tea Room.

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• Prior to the arrival of Europeans the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung Aboriginal language group had lived in the area for tens of thousands of years. • Early explorers and settlers described the district as “the Big Scrub” because of the

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dense sub-tropical rainforest. • European settlement of the area began in the 1840s when timber cutters and cedar getters moved through the rainforest looking for timber to exploit. • Little development occurred until 1869 when the whole district was subdivided. • The first settler in the district was Thomas Robinson who purchased land near the present town site in 1881. • Around the same time Thomas Skelton agitated for a school to be built at Byron Creek. The school was eventually built in 1884. • The Byron Creek Post Office was opened in 1891 and a store appeared around the same time to serve people moving from the coast to the town of Clunes. • The railway reached

Bangalow in 1894. • By 1900 more than 99% of the Big Scrub had been cleared. It has been estimated that 7 million super feet of timber was removed from the Big Scrub in sixty years. • In 1901 St Kevin’s Convent school opened. • In 1903 one hundred allotments of land were auctioned by local developer, Robert Campbell. • A fire devastated many of the town’s timber buildings in 1907. This same year the town became known as Bangalow.

• A second fire occurred in 1911. • In 1926 the town suffered a major flood. • A third fire destroyed many buildings in 1930. • The fourth fire in the town in 1939 led to insurance companies demanding that new buildings be constructed out of bricks rather than timber. • A second flood hit the region in 1946. • Today it is a council requirement that for every house built around the town there must be 900 trees planted.

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Volunteers get up head of steam to re-open Glenreagh Mountain Railway Story and photos by Halden Boyd and Rebecca Ludstrom WHILE brawling continues with politicians and the community over the future of the Casino to Murwillumbah Far North Coast rail corridor, a group of enthusiasts have a full head of steam to re-open the historic and fascinating Glenreagh to Dorrigo Mountain Railway. The groundwork has already been done on the section through marvellous pristine rainforests between Glenreagh to Ulong, and a gathering on the October long weekend has tracked up enthusiasm to have the line re-opened as a tourist attraction re-living an important chapter in the region’s transport industry. “It was so good to see the activity on the weekend at the Lowanna station, by Glenreagh Mountain Railway with their trikes and other enthusiasts from out of the area, travelling from as far as the south coast of NSW to the region,” local enthusiast and photographer Rebecca Ludstrom from Lowanna said. “The new push is hoping to get public train rides again ,available in the future which will be great for local tourism.” Along with fortnightly visits to improve the line and clear areas to remain accessible the Glenreagh Mountain Railway group are always looking for volunteers to help. “You can contact the Glenreagh Mountain Railway group through their Facebook page to find out what Saturdays they are coming to do work. This is a great investment into the future of this railway and for the local area,” Rebecca said. The Glenreagh to Dorrigo line has had a chequered history after its abrupt closure in 1972 as a freight line because of flood damage. Two groups formed to help restore the line. One was the Dorrigo Steam Railway Museum, and the other was the Glenreagh Mountain Railway group. In the 1990s after protracted arguments the New South Wales state government split the line in two, giving both groups roughly half of it each. The Glenreagh Mountain Railway (GMR) organisation of volunteers put in hundreds of thousands of hours into restoring the line to Lowanna, and completely restoring the railway station on the Dorrigo Plateau. However the stop signal was put on the lower part of the line after the NSW government

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insisted the GMR had to adhere to all safety requirements covering all NSW railways including signalling and railway communications. This matter was insisted by the NSW Railways Union. It basically derailed the project, but with a new Glenreagh Mountain Railway committee being elected it appears the green light is set to see work again to get trains on tracks on the line. Looking further back into history the Dorrigo line was intended to be part of a much larger transport system linking the ports of Coffs Harbour and Grafton with the Northern and Northwestern lines in New South Wales. The line if it had gone to plan would have joined with the system at Guyra, Inverell and Werris Creek. These plans never came to fruition and construction work was commenced on only two sections, between Glenreagh and Dorrigo and Guyra and Dorrigo, with approximately 13 kilometres of the latter partially constructed from the Tablelands at Guyra to Dorrigo. Dorrigo, the terminus of the Glenreagh to Dorrigo line at the time of its closure was situated on a plateau at 730 metres (2,395 ft) in some of the best dairying country at the time in Australia. Dorrigo and the plateau had a consistently high rainfall and was the main township for the

area. Dorrigo is situated in a geographical location which could best be described as mountainous, and as a rainforest area, it still has a high rainfall and fertile soil. However it was also prone to landslides and land subsidence, and the rail line encountered many difficulties in its construction and after it was built. LOOKING BACK On 28th December 1910 the Glenreagh to Dorrigo Railway Act received assent to sanction its construction, but it was not until early August 1914 that construction officially commenced. Because of the First World War a lack of finance and a dispute with the contractor saw its progress delayed. The contract was terminated on 28th March 1917 and construction was passed to the NSW Railway Commissioner who promptly suspended work. It was almost two years after the end of the First World War that the Railway Commissioner decided to press ahead with the construction. Delays occurred due to landslips and washaways and it was not until the 27th September 1924 that a construction train finally reached Dorrigo. Construction was finalised

by the 5th December and an inspection of the line was conducted by Railways staff on the 10th of December 1924. The line opened on 23rd December 1924. The Dorrigo line was one of the costliest branch railways built in New South Wales. It had some of the steepest gradients and tightest curves on the system and experienced high maintenance and running costs. It experienced repeated losses throughout its entire existence. Although goods other than passengers were carried, timber was the main revenue source for the railway. Just prior to the suspension of services, there were loadings of up to 13 wagon trains, mainly of timber from Dorrigo to the coast. Most of the logs and processed timber were sent to Sydney.

In the early days of the line the New South Wales Government Railways (NSWGR) obtained sleepers for the North Coast region from the area. These were transported by rail to other centres in the state. The line lost its passenger service on the 1st December 1957 and goods services were suspended on 27th October 1972 after flood damage. By the end of December 1972 it was becoming apparent there was little prospect of the line reopening as the Public Transport Commission, the Authority then charged with operating the State’s railways, would give no indication of its intentions. Dorrigo station remained open until November 1979, providing staff to facilitate the road transport of goods between there and Coffs Harbour and Raleigh on the Mid North Coast.

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Octogenarian says old Tabulam bridge must be demolished by Halden Boyd A WOMAN who believes she is one of a handful of the oldest residents with a strong connection with the Old Tabulam Bridge says the former crossing of the Clarence River should be removed because of a number of reasons including safety. Valerie Hoare who’s now 87 years old says she has fond memories of the Tabulam Bridge in her childhood and throughout her life, but it is time for history to move on. Valerie, who has recently retired at Evans Head, travelled to Tabulam on the October Long Weekend to walk the bridge for the last time. “I am sorry I went actually because all I could hear was people around me saying ‘keep it’, but the fact is that the Tabulam Bridge is getting old and will become increasingly dangerous because it will be impossible to maintain it because of the huge costs involved, and if it is kept it will become an increasing safety hazard,” Valerie said. Valerie’s family had a strong affiliation with the Tabulam Bridge over many years. Her Grandfather Alfred Winterton and her uncles were builders of the

original bridge, and her brother Kevin was the Head Ganger maintaining it after construction for 20 years. Her mother Jean Winterton also officially opened the bridge at its centenary celebrations in 2002, however the structure to the day of its closure recently still remained unnamed. “My dear mother Jean Winterton was also the official flood reader for the gauge on the bridge from the 1950s for over 30 years,” Valerie said. “She could not swim, but put on her Wellington Boots and leaned over the edge to take a reading every three hours, and would ring the results through to Grafton and this was passed on to communities downstream of Tabulam at places like Copmanhurst to warn them of the flood levels heading downstream.” “Also as a child on a moonlit night my friends and I would walk across the bridge and count the planks, however we never got the same number once,” Valerie

chuckled. “While the bridge has been a very important part of my life like all things like me it is getting old, and like any old lady we need refurbishing.” “And this has been going on for many many years on ‘Old Tabby’, and there would not be 25 percent of the original bridge left with the continuing refurbishments and repairs and they were costing almost $1 million a year.”

“While I can understand the sentiments of those who want to save the bridge my worry is that it will deteriorate to become dangerous, and if left for pedestrians it could lead to a tragedy with kids jumping off it into the shallow Clarence River during dry times and other things, and it would become a real safety issue and someone will eventually get hurt it it is not demolished.” “What I am saying is to remember it with love, and let’s go and move ahead in peace and stop niggling over it.”

However there is a growing groundswell of local support to maintain the bridge, including the recent formation of a Tabulam Historical Society with one of its aims to save it. Also local Aboriginal Elders have said the bridge has historical significance because, among other things, there are claims it was a Koori birthing area. However the NSW government remains adamant that the bridge will be demolished. There are also suggestions a small part of the bridge could be

taken away and set up in a new historical park. The old Tabulam Bridge built in 1902 was the longest, single-span wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere at the time, and replaced a privately owned punt at the site. It was built for the large sum at the time of £16,000 or about $3.2 million in current values. It was a 5-span de Burgh composite truss bridge and one of 20 of the type built in NSW between 1900 and 1905. The design used to advantage the structural features of both timber which was strong in compression, and steel which was strong in tension. The bridge was constructed mainly from natural materials as much as possible, such as locally milled timber. However the old bridge will be demolished because the cost of maintaining it as a historical item has been said to be cost prohibitive

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Martin Street and Regatta Avenue upgrade at Ballina

Rotary helping Pacific Island birth rates DO YOU have clean towels, face washers or flat bed sheets that are past their use by date? If so, you can help Grafton Midday Rotary by dropping them in to Clarence Valley Wholesalers, corner Prince and Bacon Street, Grafton where Rotarian Jenny Hyland will store them for Rotarians to run a working bee and cut them up for birthing kits. The kits are used by remote area midwives in the Pacific Islands. They contain a square of towel and a square of sheeting (to wrap the baby in), washer, soap, scalpel, swabs, gauzes, twine and plastic garbage bag for the

mother to lie on as she gives birth. Each kit is stored in a sealable plastic bag. “We are reliably advised that the kits lift the usual 40% birthing survival rate to 90%. In short, each kit saves lives”, birthing kits team leader Leila Thompson said. “We have the kits delivered to the Gold Coast based Rotary Australia World Community Service (Donations in Kind) depot where a shipping container is filled with a wide range of donated and used medical and school equipment such as hospital beds, desks, chairs and the like.” “Your old towels, washers and sheets are appreciated!”

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BALLINA Shire Council will upgrade Martin Street, south of River Street, and Regatta Avenue to improve parking and pedestrian safety. The works will commence during the week of 19 October at a cost of $580,000 as part of Council’s road renewal programme for 2020/21. The reconfiguration of Martin Street will provide some more car spaces, including mobility and motorcycle spaces to improve parking. Martin Street will also see the relocation of kerb ramps and the construction of a pedestrian refuge to improve safety. The riverfront pathway will also

be extended to a shared path along Regatta Avenue to improve pedestrian access and safety. This will tie in with the introduction of a one way section at the western end of Regatta Avenue. “The works will greatly improve this part of the town centre for motorists and pedestrians. The shared path will extend to connect with the foreshore, there will be safer crossings where Martin Street meets River Street,” Mayor David Wright said. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year weather permitting.

SPEED REDUCTION FOR RICHMOND HILL THE existing 60km/h speed limit on Richmond Hill Road will be reduced to 50km/h from the Bruxner Highway to 110m north of Laihaina Crescent, a distance of 3.8km, from midOctober. The speed reduction follows a review by Transport for NSW, which determines speed zones within the Lismore Local Government Area.

The reduction will come into effect once

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New roundabout for Yamba THERE will be changed to traffic in Yamba during daylight hours In preparation for the new Carrs Drive Roundabout, with Clarence Valley Council workers relocating water and sewer mains on Carrs Drive. Traffic will be one lane in Carrs Drive for a period of three days from Tuesday to allow for the relocation works. Traffic diversions will only be in place during

the day and full access will be available after hours. All traffic exiting from Carrs Drive and O’Gradys Lane will be

diverted into Harold Tory Drive, and traffic exiting Yamba Road will have access to Carrs Drive, Harold Tory Drive and O’Gradys Lane.

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Construction delays continue during major roadworks east of Bangalow

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Motorists can expect minor delays as a huge amount of construction and pumping continues to be out at Bangalow Road at Talofa. Pavement replacement is underway and will continue this week and beyond. Road users are being asked to allow ten minutes additional travel time, and the area is under stop and go controls.

KYOGLE MEMORIAL POOL SPLASH PARK REPAIRS IMPROVE SLIP SAFETY THE children’s splash park and toddlers’ pool at the Kyogle Memorial Baths by the the local Council has seen remedial works to the surface of the area improve slip safety. Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said the decision to temporarily close the new splash park and improve the surface area followed reports of a number of children falling and sustaining cuts and grazes at the splash park over the October long weekend. “While it is not uncommon for the occasional minor injury to be sustained at splash parks, Council was sufficiently concerned about the wellbeing of the community and pool patrons a decision was

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made to temporarily close the splash park and toddlers pool to

carry out works to improve the surface,” Cr Mulholland said.

Bright Sparks Term 4 after-school art program JOIN facilitator Natalie Grono for a fantastical photographic after school art adventure. Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s popular Bright Sparks after-school program for 8 – 16 year olds, will run at Ignite Studios every Wednesday from 4pm – 5.30pm, commencing 21 October to 16 December 2020. In this 9 week fun filled program, students will make a range of handmade props, custom wearables and back drops as well as learn how to set up their own fantastical photo shoots. Students will develop their practical, handson art making abilities, learn how to realise their own ideas and imaginative concepts as well as gain basic photography skills. All materials provided. Due to ongoing social distancing protocols, classes are limited to a number of ten participants only and participants will need to be eight years or older. Book your child in early to avoid disappointment.

Bright Sparks is a registered Creative Kids program and you can redeem your $100 voucher with the gallery. To book your child’s place using a Creative Kids voucher, Service NSW requires us to obtain the following information at the time of booking, please ensure you have this information ready: Your child’s name, date of birth

and voucher number to process payment. If booking online, please enter this information before payment. Bright Sparks is held at Ignite Studios located adjacent to the Gallery in the former Ballina Fire Station at 60 Crane Street Ballina. Book online via the Gallery website nrcgballina.com.au or phone 02 6681 0530.

HOWDY...it’s Leemo Cat once more. We had a Brush Turkey mound down the bottom of our yard recently. Mum Jane & I were pretty excited and “I” DID NOT at any time try to chase any of them. Like us Cats, Brush Turkeys get a bad rap at times. I discussed this with Mum, she said ‘Suck it Up Leemo...not everyone likes everyone else, be they humans, turkeys or cats SUCH IS LIFE...best thing you can do is like yourself and sleep with a clear conscience every day.” Mum told me wished she had married a Brush Turkey instead of a human bloke all those years back (Suck it Up Mum!) as male Brush Turkeys are amazing...they build a big mound of leaf litter... (like a 1st home buyer)... they build away, dig holes in the mound, stick their head in, take mouthfuls of the litter, and test the temperature. If it’s too hot he scratches away some of the litter...if it’s too cold, he adds more. Once the house is almost built, (except for the pool, spa & media room) a female arrives on the scene. She mates with the male, digs a hole in the mound and lays her egg/s. The male then shoos her away, so she goes and finds another male to mate with. I was shocked when Mum told me this but she explained that the female ‘may’ lay up

to 24 eggs in a breeding season so she ‘may’ need up to 24 different males to build her up to 24 different ‘houses’ in which to lay them. (Crikey... Liz Taylor had NOTHING on lady Brush Turkeys.) The male has much work to do incubating the eggs like driving away predators - Lace Monitors, dingoes, snakes, feral pigs and dogs (BUT NOT US CATS) that are after the eggs, by flinging leaf litter at them and pecking at their tails as they run away. When the wee chick arrives it is fluffy and brown and has to dig to the surface without any help. Once out of the mound, the male flings leaf litter at it to send it away. (I thought this was unkind in fact.) Fortunately the chick can fly within a few hours and it heads off into the wild alone with no parental care. (Kinda like me until Mum Jane found me in a Cat Shelter.) I could tell you much more about Brush Turkeys..but, it is ’brushing, treats, and play-time with the feathers on a stick, (and MAYBE another one of Mum’s “read out loud to Leemo sessions.” (ARRGH). Why don’t you read up on Brush Turkeys? I had to before I wrote this? AND REMEMBER, like all Australian native animals and plants, they are a protected species-it is illegal to harm them. Purrs for now Leemo

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BUSINESS FIBRE ZONES COME TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS

By Tonia Dynan BUSINESSES in Lismore and Ballina will be part of the first 130 Business Fibre Zones to be put on the National Broadband Network. In Lismore, the Business Fibre Zone will be located specifically to underpin existing health precincts – locations which include major hospitals and related research and education facilities – providing a boost for essential services. Enterprise Ethernet is said to be NBN Co’s fastest symmetrical wholesale product and premium-grade business offering. It claims to have options for prioritised traffic, high capacity and symmetrical upload and download wholesale speeds from 10Mbps to close to 1Gbps, as well

as enhanced 24/7 support through the business NBN Operations Centre with a team located in Australia. NBN Co Chief Development Officer, Regional and Remote Gavin Williams said regional communities stood to benefit significantly from increased business potential made possible by digital technologies, including the creation of new businesses, the regional relocation of businesses and access to new opportunities for innovation, productivity and growth. “Internet retailers will now have a greatly expanded reach to help enable those opportunities with NBN wholesale premium-grade business solutions, providing new levels of choice and digital capability for businesses across the country,” Mr

Williams said. “A recent White Paper titled Building Australia’s Digital Future in a Post-COVID World, released by The Australian Information Industry Association, emphasised the need to focus on technology infrastructure to support economic recovery and job

creation. It noted the capacity for new technologies to make businesses more productive, efficient, to reduce costs, find new markets and compete more aggressively on the global stage and proposed investment in a national digital backbone to support new growth.”

‘Play Money’ for Gold Coast locals discounts A $1 million program led and funded by Destination Gold Coast will see locals receive discounts on tours, attractions and experiences in an effort to stimulate bookings. The campaign called ‘Play Money for Gold Coasters’ will highlight the city’s tourism offerings, giving locals 50 per cent discounts (up to $50) on a range of experiences from Friday 9 October. For those located out of the region that are still keen to cash-in on the promotion a $10 discount will be applied at checkout. Destination Gold Coast Chairman Paul Donovan said tapping into localised marketing was a first for the

organisation which is ordinarily charged with promoting the tourist destination throughout Australia and internationally. “Whilst local area marketing traditionally sat outside of Destination Gold Coast’s remit, ongoing impacts to tourism businesses resulting from COVID-19 and the disruption at large to interstate travel, led us to take an active and leading role to market to the region to Gold Coasters,” Donovan said.” The ‘Play Money’ is available with 10,000 unique promotional codes unlocking more than 200 experiences including theme park and amusement venues, nature-based encounters, hot air ballooning, jet boating, wine tastings and transfers.

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Byron celebrates small business

BYRON Council is celebrating NSW Small Business Month in October which acknowledges the enormous contribution Byron Shire’s small businesses make to our community. “Byron Shire is renowned as entrepreneurial and small business really is the back-bone of our economy here – we love our small businesses and it is important that we support them in any way we can, even more so during uncertain times,” Council’s Business Enterprise Officer, Lisa Richards said. “This year, Council has received a $2,000 grant from NSW Government to support NSW Small Business Month and will be running a free workshops for small business owners, A Healthy Mindset for Business, facilitated by

Michaela Killips from Mullumbimby Psychology.” Council is also working across a range of initiatives including a Go Local First campaign and further support for our small businesses with their COVID-safe plans. “It has been a particularly tough time for our small businesses, and this was confirmed in Council’s recent Business Impacts, Resilience and Continuity Survey which revealed that around 65 percent of respondents felt that the level of uncertainty was very much impacting on their business decisions, while around 35 percent reported that COVID-19 had greatly impacted their own and their employees’ mental health and wellbeing,” Ms Richards said.

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Blockbuster budget a cash splash for small businesses THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the Federal Government’s 2020 Budget is one for the history books, with a record spend that will help lift small businesses out of the COVID crisis and provide a much-needed boost to economic confidence. The Budget includes a number of new, extended and existing measures to further support small business including: • $4.3 million for Beyond Blue’s NewAccess service, providing mental health support for small businesses; • $1.2 billion on the extension of wage subsidies for apprentices and trainees; • $850 million on JobMaker hiring credit payable for up to 12 months to employers who hire young people (aged 16-35 years); • $15 billion in JobKeeper payments; • $1.9 billion for loss carry back tax provision; • $26.7 billion in instant asset write-offs for business uncapped; • $800 million national digitisation plan. “Tonight’s budget represents the biggest-ever fiscal response to an economic downturn in Australian history,” Ms Carnell says. “While this is entirely appropriate given we are in the midst of the worst conditions we have seen since the Great Depression, this does come with a record high deficit of $213 billion, and that is projected to balloon to $966 billion in 2024. “Given the number of measures that target the small business sector in this Budget, the Federal Government has clearly acknowledged the role small and family businesses have to play in the nation’s economic recovery.”

“There has never been a tougher time to be in business. Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat and keep their staff employed throughout this difficult period. “Small business loans are often secured against the family home, so if they lose their business they can lose their home. It means the stakes are incredibly high and that is understandably taking a huge toll on small business owners’ mental health. “Beyond Blue’s NewAccess service offers evidence-based, personal advice on strategies for managing stress. “Crucially, it’s provided by specially trained coaches that have experience in small business. Being able to talk to someone who understands the mental load of running a small business will make a real difference. “My office will be working in partnership with Beyond Blue to promote NewAccess and connect small business owners with the service via our call centre and assistance team. It will also be fully integrated into our My Business Health web portal.”

NewAccess Ms Carnell welcomed the Federal Government’s $4.3 million commitment to Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Businessservice, which will provide small business owners with free one-on-one telehealth sessions with trained mental health coaches from early next year. “Mental health is proving to be the next big challenge to emerge from the COVID crisis and it’s particularly impacting the small business community,” Ms Carnell says.

Loss Carry Back “This is a tax initiative that will result in tangible benefits for small businesses that would have otherwise been profitable if not for harsh trading restrictions and lockdowns,” Ms Carnell says. “It effectively allows a small business that has paid tax on profits in or after 2019 to claim back losses incurred from full year 2020 to June 2022.”

JobTrainer A further $1.2 billion will be spent on extending the JobTrainer package, supporting SMEs employing apprentices and trainees with a 50% wage subsidy, up to $7,000 per quarter, for 12 months. “This is an excellent initiative that responds to the needs of SMEs as they work to come out the other side of this crisis,” Ms Carnell says. “It incentivises SMEs to take on new staff and helps with labour costs, particularly for young people who are doing a lot of on-the-job learning in the first year.”

R&D incentives “Its good to see that small businesses will have a tax

offset set at 18.5% above their company tax rate and the $4 million cap on annual cash refunds will not proceed,” Ms Carnell says. “However, I am concerned the government has failed to clarify the position on software R&D. Small business undertaking innovative work in the software space desperately need certainty around eligibility from government.” National Digitisation Plan The Federal Government has pledged $800 million in this year’s budget to help businesses take advantage of digital technology. “Over $400 million will be allocated to create a national directory, to be administered by the ATO,” Ms Carnell says. “From a small business perspective, it means you can register for an ABN, ACN or licence in just one place – significantly cutting red tape. “We know the pandemic has already forced many small businesses to make a decade of changes in just a few months by changing the way they do business, so it’s encouraging the government is supporting small businesses to modernise with technology.” Instant Asset Write-off “In possibly the biggest win to come from this year’s budget, small businesses can now write-off the full value of assets purchased until 2022,” Ms Carnell says. “This gives small businesses time and certainty to plan to buy major equipment. “It also significantly reduces the need for depreciation and cuts red tape.” Missed opportunities Small Business Viability Review Program “While the Federal Government has made great strides towards overhauling insolvency rules, it has unfortunately overlooked helping small businesses make the critical first step to sit down with their trusted adviser for a viability assessment” Ms Carnell says.

“My office – in coordination with the national peak accounting and bookkeeping bodies – has been calling for the establishment of a small business viability program, where small business owners facing financial stress can obtain professional support valued at up to $5,000 to access tailored advice on the state of their business. “Small businesses need access to an accredited professional adviser to judge the viability of their business now, so they can make an informed decision about the future of their business and actually do something about it. “Unfortunately small businesses with cash flow issues, compounded by falling revenue, may not seek out professional advice because it’s deemed to be unaffordable. This could imperil their future.” FBT “The budget included a number of minor exemptions to Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), however it’s disappointing the Government has not taken on board our recommendation to abolish FBT for at least 2 years,” Ms Carnell says. “Abolishing FBT would have provided a much-needed cash flow boost to the economy and supported struggling small businesses. “FBT is discouraging businesses from spending with small businesses, which reduces the amount of money flowing into the economy.” Procurement “The Government missed a golden opportunity to commit to prioritising small businesses when procuring work,” Ms Carnell says. “It’s disappointing because Australian small businesses should have a larger slice of the pie. “The total proportion of Commonwealth Government contracts awarded to SMEs in 2018/19 was 26%. Given that 94% of total Government contracts are valued under $1 million with 59% below $80,000, such a low proportion of contracts to SMEs is unacceptable. “It’s clear current Government procurement processes preference large businesses and that can only change with the establishment of a small business procurement panel.”

Revenue Contingent Loans “Unfortunately, small business revenue contingent loans were not included in tonight’s budget,” Ms Carnell says. “Given the ongoing, uncertain trading conditions, small businesses would be more likely to take out a revenue contingent loan, than seek finance under the government’s current SME scheme. “As recommended in our COVID-19 Recovery Plan, the small business revenue contingent loan would be Government-funded and operate in a similar way to HECS, with small businesses only required to start repaying once turnover reached an agreed level. If revenue was to drop below that level, payments would cease. “Access to finance is critical to small business survival, particularly at a time when a number of support measures are being tapered or ending entirely. “Had it been included in the budget, revenue contingent loans would have given small businesses the confidence needed to seek funding to get them through this crisis, so they can grow and employ.” Childcare “Despite some additional targeted support for Victorian families, childcare will remain unaffordable for many Australian women in small businesses, particularly those currently surviving on JobKeeper,” Ms Carnell says. “38% of small businesses are owned and operated by women, many of whom rely on childcare as they work to get their businesses back up and running again. “We know this recession has had a disproportionate impact on women and with childcare fees remaining unaffordable it means mothers – more often than not – need to spend more time at home. It’s bad for business and even worse for the economy. “The Grattan Institute estimates an overhaul of the childcare subsidy system would add $11 billion per year to GDP and increase hours worked by 13%. There’s no doubt that affordable childcare would allow more women to work on growing their businesses, which would deliver productivity gains.”

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Federal Budget: Rural health support welcome, but more to be done THE peak body for rural health in Australia today welcomed the increased investment in health in the 2020-21 federal budget, but warned there was more to be done to ensure that people in rural, regional and remote Australia have the same health outcomes as their city counterparts. “We’re pleased to see a number of targeted measures to improve rural health as part of the Stronger Rural Health Strategy,” said National Rural Health Alliance CEO Dr

Gabrielle O’Kane. “We welcome the expansion of Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program infrastructure, which will help more students train to be medical professionals in rural areas. “The $3.3 million for new primary care models in New South Wales is also a good first step, but we want to see these place-based models rolled out in more rural areas across the country as well. “The $125m program to improve access to clinical

trials in rural areas looks promising and we look forward to finding out more detail from government about how this program will work. “It’s also good to see funding confirmed for the extension and expansion of the office of the National Rural Health Commissioner, as well as the extension of telehealth services for six months. “More broadly, more support for mental health across the country is welcome but it will be important to

ensure that rural areas get their fair share of the funding – which historically hasn’t been the case. “Expanding access to psychological services under the Better Access scheme is a good step as well, but unless that’s coupled with measures to address workforce issues in rural areas then it won’t necessarily mean better access for people in these areas at all. “It is disappointing that we didn’t see more investment in preventive health in this year’s budget. Spending money on

2020 VISION TO IMPROVE EYESIGHT FOR ALL CHILDREN EYE checks for children at the age of four years are essential for the early identification and treatment of eye and vision problems and reduces the likelihood of permanent vision loss. This World Sight Day on 8 October, the Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) team is encouraging all parents to get their kids tested. Northern NSW StEPS Coordinator Jennifer McKay said early screening leads to optimal vision. “It is critical that this screening is provided to four year olds before they start school to maximise clinical benefit and outcomes for children,” Jennifer said. “If a child has blurry vision, they will think this is normal as they don’t have a baseline to compare it to, this is why it is so vital your children get screened.”

Free screening is available to all four year old children. StEPS visits preschools and long day-care centres in Northern NSW. Children who do not attend centres (aren’t in care or are in home care) can also get access to the free service. In Northern NSW, the StEPS Program has made additional catchup clinics available at local Community Health Centres for children who may have missed out on vision screening in 2020 while the program was deferred for a few months due to the

COVID-19 pandemic. The StEPS Catchup Clinics for the remainder of the year are listed below: • Friday 16 October - Byron Central Hospital; • Friday 16 October Maclean Community Health Centre; • Friday 16 October Yamba Community Health Centre; • Monday 26 October - Murwillumbah Community Health Centre; • Thursday 29 October - Ballina District Hospital; • Thursday 5 November - Goonellabah Child

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Ben Quilty’s 2011 Archibald Prize painting of respected Australian artist Margaret Olley.

by Halden Boyd SOME oF the finest examples of Margaret Olley’s still lifes and interiors, from public and private collections, plus new works by three contemporary Australian painters are featured in Margaret’s House, the latest exhibition at the Margaret Olley Art Centre at Murwillumbah from Wednesday 28th October 2020. Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre Director Susi Muddiman OAM said painters Nicholas Harding, Pam Tippett and Adam Pyett were invited to explore the re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio at the Gallery, using it as inspiration for their own works. “For nearly 50 years Olley’s home studio was both site and subject matter for her paintings. The Margaret’s House exhibition re-activates the home studio as subject matter for painting,” Ms Muddiman said. Nicholas Harding chose to begin by drawing in Olley’s famous sitting room. “Drawing all day in the Gallery’s recreation of Margaret’s home and studio is a lovely way to be in conversation with someone who isn’t there but whose presence can be felt everywhere in the room,” Harding said. After making multiple studies and sketches during his residency, and on returning to his studio, he then completed a spectacular painting of the interior titled ‘The Poppy Rider’. Harding’s generous and dynamic application of paint captures a sense of the theatrical energy of the space infused with the colours, textures and forms that Olley arranged in her home. Adam Pyett also began by making drawings as studies. “The first part of Margaret Olley’s

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house that intrigued me as a subject for still life paintings was the display of objects on the mantelpiece in the yellow sitting room,” Pyett said. “The first few drawings I made were of these objects. When I returned to my own studio I made paintings from the drawings I did in Margaret’s house.” Pam Tippett’s approach differed because she painted her compositions directly from life. She selected a small number of objects, re-staging them against a neutral background in the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. “It was a treat to enter Margaret’s re-created home studio and sit amongst her extensive and eclectic collection of objects and soak up the atmosphere,” Tippet said. This intersection of Olley’s home studio and her paintings alongside the contemporary responses presents a renewed context for Olley’s practice and the genre of still life painting in Australia today. The exhibition Margaret’s House will be on display in the Margaret Olley Art Centre at Murwillumbah from 28 October 2020 until 2 May 2021. The Gallery’s online artmaking challenge, ‘Unlocking Margaret’s House’ will continue throughout this exhibition. LOCAL HISTORY AS AN ARTIST Margaret Hannah Olley was born on 24th June 1923 in Lismore, New South Wales. Margaret was the eldest of three children of Joseph Olley and Grace (nee Temperley). At the time of her birth they were living on a property of selected land at Horseshoe Creek, near Kyogle. The Olley family were pioneers in the Lismore district, and the Temperley

Nicholas Harding drawing in the re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.

William Dobell’s 1948 Archibald Prize painting of Margaret Olley. family had lived for a time in Ballina, where they owned the local newspaper The Richmond River Times during the 1880s. In 1925 the Olley family moved to Tully, between Cairns and Townsville in far north Queensland, firstly to a property that Grace’s father had bought. He hoped to capitalise on the profitable sugar cane growing rush. Finding the property very isolated and uncleared of natural rainforest the family acquired another parcel of land closer to the town of Tully to establish a sugarcane farm. It was here that Margaret’s sister and

Pam Tippett painting new work in response to ob brother were born; Elaine in 1925 and Ken in 1927. Margaret boarded at St. Anne’s in Townsville in 1929, and in 1931 the Olley family moved back to Northern NSW, purchasing a sugar cane farm at Tygalgah, near Murwillumbah. The farm was on the Tweed River, opposite the Condong Sugar Mill, and at the time Margaret’s uncle Tom Temperley was working for the mill as an Inspector of Cane Fields.

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TUESDAY

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ABC, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

WIN, 8.30pm

Let’s face it, the abbreviated ﬁlmed-at-home episodes of Graham Norton’s (pictured) long-running talk show ﬁlmed earlier this year belong in a time capsule. While the exuberant host tried his best, they were no substitute for the real deal. For season 28, Norton is back in the studio with a socially distanced audience and a selection of guest stars, both in-person and virtual. The famous big red sofa is a thing of the past, with celebrity guests now separated in pods. Joining Graham tonight is Hollywood star Ewan McGregor, dancer Ashley Banjo and music superstar Miley Cyrus, who will perform her new hit single Midnight Sky.

Exquisitely designed, with lavish costumes and many elegant bonnets, this historical series is a feast for the eyes. Season three begins tonight in 1848, when a heavily pregnant Queen Victoria (The Cry’s Jenna Coleman, pictured) is shocked by two unexpected arrivals. Her half-sister Princess Feodora (Kate Fleetwood, Harlots) and the deposed French king, Louis Philippe (Vincent Regan), land on her doorstep seeking asylum. At the same time, the Chartist movement threatens the monarchy and Victoria is forced to confront the possibility that her people may wish to end her reign. 2019 Logie Award winner Coleman continues to thrill as the rather vexed Queen.

THE UPSIDE OF DOWNS

ABC, 9.30pm

Born a generation earlier, 39-yearold actor Julia Hales (pictured), who lives with Down syndrome, might have been put into an institution. If she were born today, her mother would likely have discovered Julia’s condition in pre-natal screening and seriously considered a termination, despite the fact that life has never been better in developed countries for people with Down syndrome and their families. In this thought-provoking documentary, Julia wants to know what mothers-to-be are thinking when faced with the prospect of having a child with Down syndrome. She also meets several families, while showcasing her diverse community and the value they bring. 1610

FRIDAY, October 16 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Brush With Fame. (R) 10.30 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 No Time For Quiet. (Ml, R) 1.55 Seven Types Of Ambiguity. (Final, Mal, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Second US Presidential Debate 2020. 1.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 2.00 The Point. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Hidden Restaurants With Michel Roux Jnr. (R) 4.30 Hidden Algeria. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 US Presidential Debate 2020. (CC) 1.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Madv, R, CC) 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. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 My Way. (R, CC) 1.30 Guy Sebastian: The Man The Music. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. (CC) News, weather and sport every 15 minutes. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG, CC) Panel discussion, featuring Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus, who tackle all manner of topics. 12.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Jane has the low-down on native groundcovers. Costa meets two Lane Cove legends. 8.30 Vera. (Mav, R, CC) After her former colleague and his daughter are badly burnt by an arson attack on their home, DCI Vera Stanhope is determined to track down the assailant and discover why someone would try to kill them. 10.00 Mum. (Ml, R, CC) The family helps Cathy clear out her garage. 10.30 ABC Late News. (CC) Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 10.45 The Virus. (R, CC) 11.10 Gruen. (R, CC) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Secrets Unearthed: Westminster Palace. (PG, CC) 8.30 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Forest. (PG, CC) Part 2 of 4. 9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Return, M, CC) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Celebrity Mastermind. (R, CC) 12.05 8 Days. (Malv, R) 3.55 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mas, 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) Joh takes a tour of Guy Sebastian’s Sydney home. Adam shows how to build a bird feeder. 8.30 MOVIE: Ransom. (1996, MA15+lv, R, CC) A business tycoon mounts a dangerous last-ditch effort to save his son, who has been kidnapped by shrewd criminals, after his efforts to pay the ransom as the authorities suggested repeatedly end in disaster. Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Rene Russo. 11.00 MOVIE: The Town. (2010, MA15+lsv, R, CC) A career thief plots his next robbery while trying to keep ahead of an FBI agent. Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Finals Series. First preliminary final. Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. (CC) A post-match NRL wrap up of the first preliminary final with expert analysis and player interviews. 10.30 MOVIE: The Mechanic. (2011, MA15+lsv, R, CC) An elite hit man teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims. Jason Statham, Ben Foster. 12.30 World’s Wildest Flights. (Ma, R, CC) Takes a look at wild flights. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. Home shopping. 4.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, CC) The team helps a small-town boxing gym. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (CC) Graham Norton chats with Ewan McGregor, Miley Cyrus, Ashley Banjo, Shirley Ballas and Frank Skinner. 9.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R, CC) Comedians include Abby Coleman, Marty Sheargold, Melanie Bracewell, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee. 10.30 To Be Advised. 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. 8.30 Gruen XL. (Return) 9.15 Absolutely Fabulous. 9.50 The Office. (Final) 10.20 The Catherine Tate Show. 10.55 Parks And Recreation. 11.15 Schitt’s Creek. 11.40 Red Dwarf. 12.10am Rosehaven. 12.35 Chandon Pictures. 1.05 Archer. 1.25 Flowers. 1.50 Small Tales And True. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. Replay. 2.40 VICE. 3.15 Yokayi Footy. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 BBC My World. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 How The Mp3 Changed Music. 9.35 Wellington Paranormal. 10.30 Vagrant Queen. (Premiere) 11.20 The Feed. 11.50 Inside North Korea With Lisa Ling. 12.45am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Air Crash Investigation. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA 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 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: Gifted. (2017, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Panic Room. (2002, MA15+) 1am TV Shop.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 10. French Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 RPM. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. 10.30 Elementary. 11.30 CSI: Miami. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.15pm Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.40 The Dengineers. 4.10 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Endlings. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. (Final) 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.30 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.20 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Complicity. Continued. (2018, PG, Japanese) 7.20 Ponyo. (2008) 9.20 The War Of The Buttons. (2011, PG, French) 11.25 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 1.25pm The Tale Of Despereaux. (2008, PG) 3.15 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 5.15 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 7.30 Tracks. (2013, M) 9.35 Arctic. (2018, M) 11.25 Sky Hunter. (2017, M, Mandarin) 1.35am Saint Laurent. (2014, MA15+, French) 4.20 Ponyo. (2008)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars. (Return) 3.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Picker Sisters. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First preliminary final. Port Adelaide v Richmond. 10.15 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. (2013, MA15+) 11.45 Heroes. 12.40am Peaking. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Friends. 11.00 Supernatural. Midnight Becker. 12.30 Shopping. 1.30 Dr Quinn. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.40 The Virus. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 10.30 The Mix. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 Close Of Business. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Fireside Chat. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Virus. 1.35 Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Collum Calling Canberra. 1.00 Big Freedia: Queen Of Bounce. 1.30 From The Western Frontier. 2.00 NITV On The Road: Barunga Festival. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.05 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 Mustangs FC. 8.00 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 9.35 Bedtime Stories. 9.45 Ghosts In The Hood. 11.20 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 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Best House On The Block. 2.00 Flip This House. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation. 8.30 Boomtown Builder. 9.30 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 The Treehouse Guys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

11.30 Nigellissima. Noon Destination Flavour Singapore. 12.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 1.00 Nigella Bites. 1.30 Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 2.30 Free Range Cook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 French Odyssey. 7.05 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Watts On The Grill. 8.30 Food Safari Fire. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Nigella Bites. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 Outsiders’ Guide. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Best Of Bolt. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, October 17 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (PG, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 2.35 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (R) 3.30 Escape From The City. (Final, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R, CC) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 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 Mission Galapagos. (R) 5.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan. (PG, R)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 12.00 Horse Racing. (CC) The Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 Global Roaming. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. 12.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. St George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors. 2.10 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 Garden Gurus. 4.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 7.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 7.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R, CC) 8.00 My Market Kitchen. (R, CC) 8.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. (R, CC) 9.00 Studio 10: Saturday. (PG, CC) 11.30 Motor Racing. (CC) Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Victoria. (Return, PG, CC) As revolution sweeps across Europe, new arrivals at the palace put pressure on Victoria. 8.20 The Split. (Final, Mls, CC) After Hannah’s confession to Nathan about the night before their wedding, their marriage is in turmoil. 9.20 Endeavour. (Mdv, R, CC) A funfair on the Cowley Green turns sinister when a bus conductor goes missing. 10.50 Poldark. (Ma, R, CC) Ross travels to London. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Trains That Changed The World. (PG, CC) 8.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And Tourism. (PG, CC) Michael Portillo explores the railways. 9.30 MOVIE: The Odyssey. (2016, PGal, R, CC) Lambert Wilson. 11.45 8 Days. (MA15+asv, R) 3.25 Wasted! The Story Of Food Waste. (Ml, R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb. (2014, PGav, R, CC) A security guard embarks on an epic journey. Ben Stiller. 9.00 MOVIE: War For The Planet Of The Apes. (2017, Mav, R, CC) After the apes suffer unimaginable losses at the hands of a ruthless human and his troops, Caesar and his remaining people embark on a mythic quest to avenge their fallen allies and find a new home. Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn. 12.00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. (Mav, R, CC) 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Finals Series. Second preliminary final. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. (CC) A post-match NRL wrap up. 10.30 MOVIE: Shaft. (2000, MA15+lv, R, CC) A maverick detective quits the force. Samuel L Jackson. 12.30 World’s Wildest Weather. (Ml, R, CC) 1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (Ma, CC)

6.00 10 News First. (CC) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R, CC) Two people are endangered by a miscommunication. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Malv, R, CC) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations as they deal with cases involving a stabbing victim. 9.40 Ambulance. (Madl, R, CC) An insight into what staff deal with in the nerve-centre control room on night shift. 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R, CC) A defence attorney is raped. 11.30 Bull. (Mv, R, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Danny Bhoy: Live At The Sydney Opera House. 9.40 QI. 10.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 Staged. 12.15am Friday Night Dinner. 12.40 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.10 Live At The Apollo. 1.55 News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.05 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Date My Race. 1.05 New Girl. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.20 Only Connect. 7.30 Punk. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.15 MOVIE: Break Loose. (2013, MA15+) 12.45am MOVIE: Kill Your Darlings. (2013, MA15+) 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Animal Rescue. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Make It Yours. 11.30 Vasili’s Garden. Noon Mighty Planes. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. 5.00 Horse Racing. The Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Alive And Kicking. (1964) 12.30pm MOVIE: The Young Ones. (1961) 2.45 MOVIE: Kid Galahad. (1962, PG) 4.45 MOVIE: The Train. (1964, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ghost. (1990, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Julie & Julia. (2009, PG) 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 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: Voyager. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 Planes Gone Viral. 3.00 Judge Judy. 4.00 RPM. 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. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.10pm Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 3.35 Dragon Ball Super. 4.05 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Endlings. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ponyo. Continued. (2008) 6.20 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 8.20 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 10.20 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 12.35pm Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 2.25 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 4.20 The Tale Of Despereaux. (2008, PG) 6.10 Hugo. (2011, PG) 8.30 Love And Other Drugs. (2010, MA15+) 10.35 An Officer And A Gentleman. (1982, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Megastructures. 11.00 The Weekend Prospector. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Picker Sisters. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Step Outside. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Picker Sisters. 4.00 Picked Off. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second preliminary final. Brisbane Lions v Geelong. 10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.30 Liquid Science. 4.00 BattleBots. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Monsters Vs Aliens. (2009, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: 21 Jump Street. (2012, MA15+) 10.55 MOVIE: Ali G Indahouse. (2002, MA15+) 12.40am Heroes. 1.35 No Man’s Land: Expedition Antarctica. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed. Noon Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 1.00 Fam. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 Friends. Midnight The Middle. 12.30 This Is Us. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Dr Quinn. 3.30 Family Ties. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Family Ties.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm ABC News Regional. 1.00 ABC News. 1.15 Fireside Chat. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Landline. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 ACT Votes: Election Night Live. 10.00 ABC News. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 ABC News Regional. Midnight ABC News. 12.15 Four Corners. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Come Dine With Me UK. 1.00 New Caledonia. 1.30 A Gondola On The Murray. 2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 New Caledonia. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Pies & Puds. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.30 Cheese Slices. 8.30 Cooking Up A Fortune. (Premiere) 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.30 Pies & Puds. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30 Softball. Darwin League. 3.30 Gaelic Football. Ladies. 3.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Men’s. Bunjalung Baygal Warriors v Bourke Warriors. Replay. 5.00 The Point. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 News. 7.35 Through The Wormhole. 8.25 Two Cars, One Night. 8.35 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson. 10.25 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Barnwood Builders. 11.30 Best Of Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 2.30 Boomtown Builder. 3.30 The Treehouse Guys. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Garden Gurus. 5.30 House Hunters Reno. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 8.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 Racing Dreams: The Everest. Noon News. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 18 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Secrets Of The Museum. (R, CC) 3.30 Victoria. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Rally Andalucía. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Women’s race. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. H’lights. 5.35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan. (PG, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: The Iron Giant. (1999, PGa, R, CC) 3.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R, CC) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R, CC) 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 Global Roaming. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Netball. (CC) Super Netball. Grand final. 3.30 Customs. (PGa, R, CC) 4.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 5.00 News: First At Five. (CC) 5.30 RBT. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 Mass For You At Home. (CC) 6.30 Hillsong. (CC) Religious program. 7.00 Leading The Way With Dr Michael Youssef. (PG, R, CC) Religious program. 7.30 Fishing Australia. (R, CC) Fishing tips and advice. 8.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3.

6.00 Australia Remastered: Wild Pacific Ocean. (CC) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) 7.40 Restoration Australia: Egan House. (PG, CC) Hosted by Stuart Harrison. 8.40 Grantchester. (Mav, CC) When Will finds two boys near death in a boxing ring, he must face up to his own part in their tragedy. 9.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) A local farmer shoots at Robert. 10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R, CC) 11.00 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R, CC) 12.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Insiders. (R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Ancient Superstructures. (PG, CC) 8.30 Jumbo Jet: 50 Years In The Sky. (R, CC) 10.15 MOVIE: American Animals. (2018, MA15+l, R, CC) 12.20 Trump’s Showdown. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Trump’s Fortress America. (PGa, R, CC) 3.05 Why Did I Go Mad? (Mal, R, CC) 4.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R, CC) 4.40 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG, R, CC) Uncovers problems with airports. 8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, CC) A half-human, half-Atlantean is born with the ability to communicate with marine creatures, and goes on a quest to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and protect the water world. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Patrick Swayze. (Ma, R, CC) The death of Patrick Swayze is examined. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 The Block. (PG, CC) 8.30 60 Minutes. (CC) Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 10.30 See No Evil. (Ma, CC) 11.30 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. (MA15+, R, CC) 12.20 Grand Hotel. (Mv, R, CC) 1.10 Rivals. (R, CC) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Global Roaming. (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 Junior MasterChef Australia. (CC) A group of 14 cooks, aged between nine and 14, compete to prove they have what it takes. 8.30 FBI. (Mv, CC) When a U.S. attorney is found dead steps away from the body of a private escort, the team must piece together what connected the two seemingly random victims. 10.30 The Sunday Project. (R, CC) A look at the day’s news. 11.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (Final) 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Gruen XL. 10.45 Sammy J. 10.50 Insert Name Here. 11.25 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 Danny Bhoy: Live At The Sydney Opera House. 1.05am The Young Offenders. (Final) 1.35 Upstart Crow. 2.05 The Thick Of It. 2.35 QI. 3.05 News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Electric Dreams. (1984, PG) 1.45 New Girl. 2.35 Rise. 3.25 WorldWatch. 3.55 Insight. 4.55 Yokayi Footy. 5.30 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science. 6.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. 7.00 Atlantis Found. 8.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 10.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Women’s and men’s races. 3am Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 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 Vasili’s Garden. 2.30 Reno Rookie. 3.00 SA Weekender. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 Cliveden: A Very British Country House. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1962) 5.00 MOVIE: Operation Petticoat. (1959) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River. (1982, PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 The Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Studio 10: Sunday. 11.30 Star Trek. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 Rugby Union. Bledisloe Cup. Game 2. New Zealand v Australia. 4.30 Hotels By Design. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 11. Aragón Grand Prix. Midnight NCIS. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Thunderbirds Are Go. 2.45 Get It Together! 3.10 Fierce. 4.05 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Endlings. (Final) 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.55 Rage. 4.10am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Hugo. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.50 The Tale Of Despereaux. (2008, PG) 9.35 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 11.35 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 1.15pm Zarafa. (2012, PG, French) 2.45 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 5.00 Opal Dream. (2006, PG) 6.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.30 Gomorrah. (Premiere) Midnight The Berlin File. (2013, MA15+, Korean) 2.15 Transit. (2018, M, German) 4.10 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Timbersports. 10.30 Picker Sisters. 11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Raceline TV. (Premiere) 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Full Custom Garage. 7.00 AFL Brownlow Medal. 9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Unstoppable. 2.30 Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Peter Pan. (2003, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: The Emoji Movie. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Immortals. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Heroes. 1.00 Tattoo Fixers. 2.00 Amplified. 2.30 Unstoppable. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.00 Will & Grace. 9.00 Fam. 10.30 Neighbours. 1pm Charmed. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Gogglebox. 10.00 Friends. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Will & Grace. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 The Flash. 3.30 Charmed. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Breakfast Couch. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.40 Drum Beat. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 New Caledonia. 12.30pm Pies & Puds. 1.30 Cheese Slices. 2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 Ask The Butcher. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 A Cook Abroad. 6.35 Asia Unplated. 7.00 Bonacini’s Italy. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 8.35 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 Gino’s Italian Escape: A Taste Of The Sun. 10.30 A Cook Abroad. 11.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Boxing Night To Remember. 4.00 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 4.20 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. H’lights. 4.30 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 5.45 African News. 6.00 Te Ao. 6.30 APTN National News. 7.00 Behind The Brush. 7.30 News. 7.35 Ballots And Bullets In Mississippi. 8.35 Johnny Cash’s Bitter Tears Revisited. 9.35 Coronavirus In The Navajo Nation. 10.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. 9.00 Getaway. 9.30 Hotel Impossible. 10.30 Flipping Exes. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm House Hunters Reno. 1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Good Bones. 5.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Flip Or Flop Nashville. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith & Friends. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 19 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Gruen. (R, CC) 1.35 Squinters. (Madls, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 2.50 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (R) 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 4.35 The Supervet. (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: Web Of Dreams. (2019, Mav, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, 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, CC) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 The Block. (PG, 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, CC) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 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: To Catch A Stalker Pt 2. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG, CC) 9.35 Q+A. (CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (R, CC) 12.05 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R, CC) 1.10 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 5.30 7.30. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 The Great House Revival. (Return, CC) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R, CC) 10.20 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.50 DNA. (Malv) 11.30 The Killing. (Man, R) 3.45 Full Frontal. (Mas, R) 4.10 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.50 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (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. (PG, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Premiere, Malv, CC) Celebrities undertake a series of extreme tasks. 8.40 The Rookie. (Return, Mav, CC) The officers of the Mid-Wilshire precinct grapple with the aftermath of a plot to attack the city of Los Angeles. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.10 Chicago Fire. (Ma, CC) Mouch starts a newsletter. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 RBT. (PGdl, CC) Follows the activities of police units. 9.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 10.10 100% Footy. (M, CC) 11.10 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+av, R, CC) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats. 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Junior MasterChef Australia. (CC) The contestants cook with no recipe. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, CC) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Drunk History Australia. (Mdls, CC) Comedians retell iconic events. 10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival Offensive. (MA15+ls, R, CC) 11.10 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.10 The Project. (R, CC) 1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Staged. 8.55 Detectorists. 9.25 Upstart Crow. 9.55 Hang Ups. 10.20 Parks And Recreation. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.05 Red Dwarf. 11.35 Rosehaven. 12.05am Chandon Pictures. 12.30 The Office. (Final) 1.00 Please Like Me. 1.30 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. Replay. 3.10 Gaycation: United We Stand. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 This Week. 5.20 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 In Search Of... 10.15 Difficult People. 11.15 Cold Fusion: Let There Be Light. 12.45am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Make It Yours. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 1pm Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Criminal Confessions. 11.50 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 ER. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Poison Pen. (1939, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm The Dengineers. 4.10 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 MOVIE: Ratburger. (2017, PG) 7.35 Malory Towers. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.45 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.15 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Chalet Girl. Continued. (2011, PG) 6.05 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 9.40 Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 11.30 April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 1.30pm Hugo. (2011, PG) 3.50 Zarafa. (2012, PG, French) 5.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 7.30 Don’t Tell. (2017, M) 9.30 Suburra. (2015, MA15+, Italian) Midnight Dede. (2017, M, Georgian) 1.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 NFL. NFL. Week 6. 10.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 11.00 Counting Cars. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 3.00 The Weekend Prospector. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Transporter 3. (2008, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 MOVIE: Baywatch: Panic At Malibu Pier. (1989, M) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Territory Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hurt Locker. (2008, MA15+) 11.10 The Nanny. 11.40 Tattoo Fixers. 12.40am Social Fabric. 1.40 Surfing Australia TV. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Family Ties. 7.00 Will & Grace. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Charmed. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 The Middle. Midnight Becker. 12.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 The Breakfast Couch. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Living On The Veg. (Premiere) 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Boy Nomad. 2.00 Behind The Brush. 2.30 Te Ao. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty. 7.25 News. 7.30 Songlines On Screen. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Afghan Cameleer Australia. 10.35 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Flip Or Flop Nashville. 7.00 Flip This House. 8.00 Boomtown Builder. 9.00 Home Town. 10.00 House Hunters Int. 11.00 Hotel Impossible. Noon Million Dollar Listing NY. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 You Live In What? 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 Flipping Exes. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 20 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 Living With Fire. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 The Split. (Final, Mls, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 2.55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle. (PGa, R) 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.55 Railway Journeys UK. (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: Social Media Murders. (2019, Mv, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mdv, 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, CC) 1.00 Desperate Housewives. (Ms, R, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Outback Ringer. (Premiere, PG, CC) 8.30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) Into The Firestorm. (PG, CC) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 The Upside Of Downs. (PG, CC) Julia Hales explores Down Syndrome. 10.30 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.00 Q+A. (R, CC) 12.05 Silent Witness. (Mav, R, CC) 1.05 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 3.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 5.30 7.30. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Insight. (R, CC) 9.30 Dateline. (CC) 10.00 The Feed. (CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Cardinal. (MA15+av, CC) 11.50 The Killing. (Mas, R) 4.10 Great British Railway Journeys. (R, CC) 4.50 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv, CC) Celebrities undertake a series of extreme tasks. 8.40 MOVIE: Rampage. (2018, Mav, CC) A primatologist teams up with a geneticist to try to save an albino gorilla and prevent two giant mutated animals from wreaking havoc in Chicago. Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 Blindspot. (Return, Mav) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 8.40 The Trump Show: The Experiment. (CC) 9.50 Bluff City Law. (Ma, CC) Emerson’s mother arrives in town. 10.50 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.20 The First 48. (Mav, R, CC) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats. 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Junior MasterChef Australia. (CC) Contestants create donut toppings and fillings. 9.00 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R, CC) Paramedics struggle with the logistics of extricating a man at a train station. 10.00 NCIS. (Mv, R, CC) Kasie solves a 30-year-old murder case. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.00 The Project. (R, CC) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Insert Name Here. (Final) 9.00 Ghosts. 9.30 The Trip To Greece. (Final) 10.05 Frontline. 10.35 Parks And Recreation. 11.00 Schitt’s Creek. 11.20 Red Dwarf. 11.50 Rosehaven. (Final) 12.20am Chandon Pictures. 12.45 Small Tales And True. 1.15 Detectorists. 1.45 QI. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Hoarders. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. Replay. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 9.30 The World’s Most Luxurious Prison. 10.30 The War On Kids. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta a España. Stage 1. 1.50am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender. 12.30 A Moveable Feast. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Grantchester. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 MOVIE: Miss Robin Hood. (1952) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Halifax f.p – The Feeding. (1995, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 11.10 Carbon Cycles And Climate Change In The Tundra. 11.35 Children’s Programs. 6pm Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 MOVIE: The Midnight Gang. (2018, PG) 7.35 Malory Towers. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Opal Dream. (2006, PG) 7.35 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 9.50 Zarafa. (2012, PG, French) 11.20 The Wind Rises. (2013, PG) 1.40pm The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 3.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 5.30 April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 7.30 Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool. (2017, M) 9.30 Loving Pablo. (2017, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 3.00 Pawn Stars Australia. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Demolition NZ. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Whole Nine Yards. (2000, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Girl Next Door. (2004, MA15+) 11.40 The Nanny. 12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Ultimate Rush. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Italian Food Safari. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian. 8.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 9.00 Luke Nguyen’s France. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Merchants Of The Wild. 2.20 Last Chance High. 2.50 Songlines On Screen. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty. 7.25 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal. 8.00 Black Comedy. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. Noon House Hunters. 12.30 Flipping Exes. 1.30 Fixer Upper. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, October 21 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 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 3.00 Dateline. (R) 3.30 Insight. (R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.00 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights. 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 Perfect Girlfriend. (2015, Msv, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, CC) 8.30 Gruen. (CC) 9.10 Utopia. (Final, PG, R, CC) 9.35 Planet America. (CC) 10.10 QI. (PG, CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Four Corners. (R, CC) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 12.15 Silent Witness. (Madnsv, R, CC) 1.10 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R, CC) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PG, CC) 8.30 Australia Come Fly With Me. (M, CC) 9.30 The Good Fight. (MA15+, CC) 10.25 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 11.50 MOVIE: White God. (2014, MA15+av, R) 2.00 Vikings. (MA15+av, R, CC) 4.35 Full Frontal. (Mals, 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. (PGav, CC) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R, CC) Documents the work of the members of the Victoria Police Highway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016, Malv, R, CC) In the aftermath of the battle against General Zod, Batman takes on Metropolis’s controversial hero, Superman. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. 11.30 Blindspot. (Mv) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories. (Malv, CC) 9.40 Murder Calls. (Mlsv, R, CC) 10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R, CC) 12.05 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Mam, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 The Bachelorette Australia. (CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.30 The Masked Singer USA. (CC) Celebrities compete in a singing contest where their identities are concealed by a mask. 9.30 Bull. (Ma, R, CC) Bull must convince a jury that an alleged murder was actually a tragic accident. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Project. (R, CC) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Friday Night Dinner. 8.55 Archer. 9.15 Rosehaven. 9.45 The Letdown. (Final) 10.15 The Thick Of It. 10.45 Parks And Recreation. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.30 Red Dwarf. Midnight GameFace. 12.25 Chandon Pictures. 12.50 QI. 1.25 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.55 Hang Ups. 2.20 News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. Replay. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Thing. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 VICE Guide To Film. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta a España. Stage 2. 1.50am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 New Tricks. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Devil Girl From Mars. (1954, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 NCIS. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 10.50 Children’s Programs. 6pm Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny. (2013) 7.40 Malory Towers. 8.05 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Wind Rises. (2013, PG) 8.20 April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 10.20 And God Created Woman. (1956, PG, French) Noon Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 1.35 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 3.50 The Cup. (1999, PG, Tibetan) 5.35 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.30 Oranges And Sunshine. (2010, M) 9.30 Boys Cry. (2018, MA15+, Italian) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 3.00 Pawn Stars Australia. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wolf Of Wall Street. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Miami Vice. 1.10 Road Trick. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Planet America. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.00 French Food Safari. 8.30 Destination Flavour China. 9.00 Sourced. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wellington Paranormal. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.05 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty. 7.25 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.30 Miniseries: Out Of Their Skin. 10.30 News. 10.35 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Good Bones. 12.30pm Building Off The Grid. 1.30 Best Of Postcards. 2.00 Maine Cabin Masters. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Restored By The Fords. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY, October 22 ABC (2)

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NBN (8, 80)

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R, CC) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, 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 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 2.50 The Crusades. (PG, R) 3.50 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer. (R) 5.00 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. H’lights. 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 Wrong House. (2016, Mv, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 6.55 Sammy J. (PG, CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, CC) 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure. (R, CC) 9.20 Secrets Of The Museum. (Final, CC) 10.10 To Be Advised. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity. (Ma, R) 12.10 Louis Theroux: Transgender Kids. (Man, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R, CC) 8.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (Ml, CC) 9.30 Fargo. (MA15+, CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Mal, R, CC) 12.00 The Killing. (Mlv, R) 4.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav, CC) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml, CC) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC) Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Paramedics. (M, R, CC) 8.30 Kings Cross ER. (Mdm, R, CC) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R, CC) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats. 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Bachelorette Australia. (CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.30 Gogglebox. (CC) A range of people open their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.00 This Is Us. (PGa, CC) Randall grapples with anxiety. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 1.00 The Project. (R, CC) 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy Nudes. (Final) 9.30 QI. 10.00 Flowers. 10.30 The Trip To Greece. (Final) 11.05 Ghosts. 11.35 Parks And Recreation. 11.55 Schitt’s Creek. 12.20am Red Dwarf. 12.50 GameFace. 1.15 Chandon Pictures. 1.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships. Replay. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. 9.50 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 11.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Reno Rookie. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA 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 ER. 1.00 As Time Goes By. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.20 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 8.40 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile. (1978, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 SEAL Team. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 MOVIE: Grandpa’s Great Escape. (2018, PG) 7.40 Malory Towers. 8.05 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.35 Delbaran. (2001, PG, Farsi) 12.25pm When Marnie Was There. (2014, PG) 2.25 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 4.00 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 5.50 And God Created Woman. (1956, PG, French) 7.30 Black Sea. (2014, M) 9.30 Chasing The Dragon 2: Wild Wild Bunch. (2019, MA15+, Mandarin) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 3.00 Pawn Stars Australia. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. (Return) 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy 3: Back In Training. (1986, PG) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: If I Stay. (2014, M) 11.45 The Nanny. 12.15am Miami Vice. 1.10 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Just Jen. 8.00 Donal’s Asian Baking Adventures. 8.30 May’s Kitchen. (Premiere) 9.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm To The Point. 2.05 Shadow Trackers. 2.35 Haunted: The Other Side. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty. 7.25 News. 7.30 Black As. 7.40 American Soul. 8.30 The Point. 9.30 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Restored By The Fords. 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 Best House On The Block. 10.30 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 11.30 Late Programs.

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ART FEATURE NEWS 35

of acclaimed Tweed art benefactor Margaret Olley

Adam Pyett drawing in the re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio.

objects from Margaret Olley’s collection, 2019. To attend the local primary school in Murwillumbah, Margaret and her siblings crossed the river in a row boat to meet the bus which took them into town. The family were self-sufficient, growing their own vegetables, raising chickens, making preserves and cakes, and Margaret’s favourite subject at school was art and her independent Aunt Mary, who often visited the family, was a great mentor.

In 1935 the farm was sold to Thomas Edwin Grant and the family moved back to Brisbane for a time before returning to Tully. Margaret remained in Brisbane to attend Somerville House, a Brisbane girl’s boarding school, and it was during her time at secondary school that her talent for painting and drawing was noticed particularly by her art teacher Caroline Barker. Ms Barker persuaded Margaret’s parents to send their daughter to art school to further her studies, and in 1941 she commenced classes at Brisbane Central Technical College. In 1943 Margaret Olley moved to Sydney and enrolled in an art Diploma course at East Sydney Technical College, where her boarding school friend and fellow artist Margaret Cilento also attended. Margaret Olley graduated in 1945 with A-class honours. After graduating she quickly became involved in the post-war Sydney art scene, which included artists such as Jean Bellette, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, Sidney Nolan, Justin O’Brien and David Strachan. In the late 1940s she and Donald Friend became some of the first artists to spend time painting in the Hill End area of NSW. In 1948 Olley held her first solo exhibition at the Macquarie Galleries.

This was also the year William Dobell painted an Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Olley dressed in a gown fashioned from parachute silk, with a hat adorned with flowers. Margaret Olley departed on her first international trip in 1949, and she stayed in France and travelled extensively to parts of Spain, Brittany, Venice, Lisbon and London. When her father died in 1953 she returned to Brisbane to live and paint at her mother’s home ‘Farndon’ in Morry St, Hill End at Brisbane. Margaret remained in Brisbane for ten years, painting for exhibitions, designing theatre sets and murals, and opening an antique shop in Stones Corner. During the mid-1950s, Margaret travelled through north Queensland, to Hill End with Donald Friend, Magnetic Island and Papua New Guinea. She held an exhibition of her paintings from this period in the Macquarie Galleries in 1955 to mixed critical acclaim. In 1959 she gave up alcohol, and her creative output and well being increased as a result. This time marked the beginning of decades of commercial success with galleries and collectors, enabling her to invest in properties in Sydney and Newcastle, and this gave her the independence to continue to paint, travel and eventually become a benefactor to artists and public galleries. In 1962 Margaret purchased and renovated her first home in Paddington St, Paddington, Sydney. In 1964 she purchased a terrace house in Duxford St, Paddington where she set up a flat in an area of the property between the house and the adjoining old Hat Factory buildings as a place for her to stay when visiting Sydney. During the early 1970s these two rooms became the initial base for Margaret and her great love Sam Hughes. Margaret began renovating the Hat Factory before she and Sam moved in during the mid 1970s. They lived here in between overseas travel until Sam passed away in 1982 which was the year that also saw the

passing of Margaret’s mother. Sadly in 1980 the family home Farndon in Brisbane burnt down, resulting in the loss of the family’s possessions and many of Olley’s early works, photographs and objects collected on her travels. Duxford Street became Margaret’s permanent home in 1988, and she continued to renovate the rooms at the back of the property, establishing the Hat Factory as her home and studio. Margaret travelled extensively to Asia, Europe and America visiting friends and viewing special exhibitions by artists she loved, including Matisse, Morandi, Chardin, Bonnard and Balthas. In 1990 Margaret established the Margaret Olley Art Trust to acquire paintings for public collections. The first retrospective of her work was held at the S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney in 1990, accompanied by the launch of a monograph written by Christine France. The Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) also held another retrospective exhibition, curated by Barry Pearce. Margaret Olley held over 90 solo exhibitions during her lifetime. She was appointed an Officer Order of Australia (AO) in 1991, and awarded Life Governor of the AGNSW in 1997. The AGNSW named the Margaret Olley Twentieth Century European Gallery in her honour in 2001. She was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2006. Margaret was awarded Honorary Doctorates from Macquarie University, the University of Sydney, the University of Newcastle, the University of Queensland, Southern Cross University Lismore and Griffith University, Brisbane. Margaret Olley opened Stage II of the Tweed River Art Gallery in Murwillumbah in 2006. In April 2011 artist Ben Quilty won the 2011 Archibald Prize with his enigmatic portrait of Margaret. Margaret continued to paint, despite her deteriorating health in her last years, and had completed a new body of work for an exhibition at Philip Bacon Galleries when she passed away on 26th July 2011 at her home.

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CONTACT: Janaya Felton 0491 177 205

POSITIONED in a prime location just 5 minutes from Lismore Airport and approximately 45 minutes to Ballina / Byron Gateway Airport and surrounding coastal suburbs, this successful farming enterprise offers you the best of both worlds. A property of this size, value and distance to town centres is unique and a great advantage. This 229 acre property displays productive cropping country generating a great income and is currently being cultivated to make silage. Carrying capacity is approximately 120 breeders. This farm would suit the mixed farming enterprise of your choosing; the creek flats and alluvial soils are perfect to grow a variety of seasonal crops including, wheat, soya beans, lucerne and even great for tea tree plantations, nut trees and more. The well-maintained solid brick and tile homestead features 4 bedrooms (main with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, the others with built-ins), 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/living/dining, a swimming pool and plenty of outdoor space with carports, garages and garden sheds so you can comfortably move in and call this place home, or generate a fantastic rental return.

SOUTH GUNDURIMBA 124 Tatham Road BED / BATH / CAR: 4 / 2 / 3 LAND SIZE: 229 acres AUCTION: Sat 7th Nov @ 10:30am INSPECT: By Appointment AGENCY: PRD Northern Rivers CONTACT: Janaya Felton 0491 177 205 janaya.felton@prd.com.au www.prdnorthernrivers.com.au

Other improvements include: • Laser levelled • Drainage channel • 36x12m machinery shed • Portable steel cattle yards • 2 x 70 tonne silos • Dam & bore water access For families conveniently the school bus arrives at the front gate and is only a short distance to local schools. This farm offers endless possibilities and everything is walk-in ready to go.

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AIR FRIED APPLE PIE Makes 8 pies Total time - 45mins INGREDIENTS 1/2 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts (such as Pillsbury) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (from 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 large egg, beaten 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar METHOD Step 1 Remove pie dough from refrigerator; let stand while filling is prepared.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium. Add apples, sugars, and cinnamon; cook, stirring often, until apples are soft and liquid is reduced and thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Step 2 Unroll pie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch cutter, cut 8 circles from the dough, re-rolling dough as needed. Lightly roll out each circle a bit more. Step 3 Place 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons filling in center of each dough circle. Brush a small amount of egg on 1 side of the circle, and fold pastry over filling. Crimp edges of pie with a fork. Brush outer surface of pastry

AIR FRIED SWEET POTATO TOTS INGREDIENTS

Step 4 Preheat the air fryer on 390°F for 2

minutes. Add half of the pies to air fryer, and cook 8 minutes, rotating half way through. Repeat with remaining pies. Serve warm.

EASY QUICHE Prep - 15mins Cook - 35mins

2 small (14 oz. total) sweet potatoes, peeled 1 tablespoon potato starch 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3/4 cup no-salt-added ketchup Cooking Spray

INGREDIENTS 1 refrigerated pie crust 6 large eggs 3/4 cup milk or cream 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cooked ham chopped 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided 3 tablespoons green onions

METHOD Step 1 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes, and cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate to cool, about 15 minutes. Step 2 Working over a medium bowl, grate potatoes using the large holes of a box grater. Gently toss with potato

very lightly with egg, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon turbinado sugar.

starch, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Shape mixture into about 24 (1-inch) tot-shaped cylinders. Step 3 Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of tots (about 12) in single layer in the basket, and spray with

cooking spray. Cook at 400°F until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes, turning tots halfway through cook time. Remove from fry basket and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining tots and salt. Serve immediately with ketchup.

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Unroll pie crust and press into a 9” pie plate, crimping the top edges if desired. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. 4. Sprinkle ham, 1 cup of cheese, and green onions into the pie crust and pour the

egg mixture over top. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of egg mixture. 5. Bake for 35-40

minutes until the center is completely set. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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NORPA’S FIRST STAGE SHOW SINCE COVID-19 IN a world that’s not built for you, can you dare to dream of life, love and a rightful place within it all? Produced in association with NORPA, Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre’s latest work, O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible is a visually captivating and moving journey into the minds and dreams of seven dancers with disabilities. Sharing the stories the world needs to hear, O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible is a physically dynamic and hopeful work that reframes our perspective and shows that Impossible can be transformed into I’m Possible. Through the lens of seven young, imaginative and curious minds, we rediscover the power of dreams. Dreams that summon the optimism and strength to overcome the doubts we all share about life. O, How I Dreamt Of Things Impossible was co-devised by the dancers and brings together a host of highly accomplished artists including celebrated costume designer,

“We’re creators, we’re dreamers, we design our reality. Oh, how we dream of things impossible.” – Tallula Bourne, Sprung!! Company Dancer “I think of many, many things about myself [when I make dance]. About emotions, suffering and pain too, and heartbreak…” – Zac Mifsud, Sprung!! Company Dancer. Jennifer Irwin who has more than 39 years’ experience (Opera Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company), composer Fred Cole who has produced a full-length original score for the piece, lighting designer John Rayment who recently worked on the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and some mind-bending artwork by award-winning digital artist Andrew Christie. The show at Lismore City Hall runs from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24 and

is recommended for all ages. The performance on Friday, October 23 will be Auslan interpreted and will also feature an up close and personal Q& A with Sprung!! dancers after the show. Join us before the show at the Secret Chef Diner. The Diner is open from 5pm and offers main meals, share

plates and desserts (including vegetarian and gluten-free options). The seasonal menu will be confirmed one week before the performance date. The licensed NORPA Bar will be open from 5pm, and also during and after the show. Drinks purchased from the bar are permitted inside the theatre.

Stay around after the show, grab a drink and enjoy music in the Courtyard. Curated by Kate Stroud of Dusty Attic Music Lounge, keep an eye on Facebook to see who’s coming! Ticketing information and bookings can be found on the NORPA website or call the box office on 1300 066 772.

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LIVE music is hitting the stage at Park Lane Theatre for the first time in almost a year and it’s set to be a dynamite show! Described as ‘the finest guitar player of his generation’, young virtuoso Daniel Champagne will be the first to bring his show-stopping act to the recently refurbished Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 24 October. Daniel fuses the strong traditions of blues, folk and other roots art with his pop showmanship, poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies. The young Australian singer/ songwriter first picked up a guitar as a five-year-old and began writing songs at age 12. He trained classically throughout his teens and performed solo wherever he could, honing his craft and developing what would become the one-of-a-kind live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he left school, turned professional and hit the road. Over the next several years he travelled throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand and of course, his homeland Australia, playing such festivals as California WorldFest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Vancouver and Mariposa Folk (Canada), Belgium’s Labadoux Festival and Australia’s Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival and the legendary Byron Bay Bluesfest. Daniel Champagne will be live in concert on Saturday October 24 from 7pm – 10pm in Park Lane Theatre, at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. This

event is being held in conjunction with Tintenbar Up Front, with proceeds from door sales donated to charities. There will plenty of live music coming TO THE Lennox Head Cultural Centre in the next few months. High-energy country rock band Hurricane Fall will play two shows on Friday 20 November and Saturday 21 November. Hailing from Newcastle, Hurricane Fall’s sound is a modern but earthy fusion of their country roots and the classic rock heritage of the Steel City where they reside. Recent enhancements to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre have made it the perfect venue for live performances. “The new interior in the theatre adds a clear and high-end quality sound to these events,” Ballina Council’s Manager Facilities and Services Craig Brown said. “We’re excited that live music is coming back to the centre for the community to enjoy, and we can’t wait to announce more exciting events in the coming months.” Lennox Head Cultural Centre is located at 1 Mackney Lane, Lennox Head. The centre is a licensed venue with food and beverages available for purchase. BYO not permitted. Numbers are limited to comply with COVID-19 safety requirements. To book your tickets visit www. communityspaces.com.au/tickets and follow the links.

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KIA RIO GT-LINE REVIEW

AT A GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS (Kia Rio GT-Line 1.0-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch)

ROAD TEST By Ewan Kennedy

AS fuel costs seem to be up and down almost on a daily basis and there’s the continuing anxiety about COVID-19 quite a few people are moving down in car size and price. Kia Rio is one of those that appeal to them so we’ve just spent a week in one to get a feel for it. Significant upgrades of the popular Kia small car, with a strong emphasis on technology and infotainment are intended to give it an even better position in this hard-fought sales arena. STYLING The updated Rio has a refreshed front design that, of course retains the car’s iconic ‘tiger-nose’ grille along with a lower, wider front bumper and distinctive new foglight housings. Two new exterior colours are also introduced for the GT-Line Perennial Grey (also available on Sport trim) and Sporty Blue, bringing the total number of colours to six for the S trim, seven for Sport and six for the GT-Line. Our test car had the Sporty Blue, which seems sure to appeal because blue is one of the fashionable shades of the moment. INTERIOR Kia Rio Sport and GT-Line models have a new 4.2-inch colour cluster displaying all the important driver information in one central location. INFOTAINMENT There’s a strong emphasis on infotainment in this midlife change, which makes sense as the Rio is aimed at younger buyers who are more interested in sound output than exhaust notes and snappy handling. It now has a larger 8-inch audiovisual multimedia unit that in the original model.

ENGINE: Capacity: 0.998 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 74 kW @ 6300 rpm Maximum Torque: 172 Nm @ 1500 rpm Fuel Type: Standard unleaded Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 5.4 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 125 g/km Trim look of the Kia Rio GT-Line will make owners smile every time they walk up to it. We found sound quality to be pretty good and we had less trouble picking up distant radio stations than in many other test cars. Of course signals vary from day to day, in fact minute to minute, so accurate comparisons are not possible. There’s now wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection, eliminating the previous need for cable connection. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Power comes from a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit. It peaks at 88kW and there’s 172Nm from 1500rpm to 4000rpm. Meaning that top torque is likely to be always under the right foot of the typical person who choses cars in this class. Drive is to the front wheels via a seven-speed double-clutch automatic. While a manual is offered on the others in the Rio range the GT-Line doesn’t have have this option. SAFETY All important safety items are there in every Rio variant. Autonomous Emergency Braking (car, pedestrian, cyclist). The Sport and GT-Line

DRIVELINE: Seven-speed automatic DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4070 mm Wheelbase: 2580 mm Width: 1725 mm Height: 1450 mm Turning Circle: 10.2 metres Kerb Mass: 1176 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 litres

will gain Forward Collision Warning; Lane Keeping Assist; Driver Attention Alert (where driver steering inputs and patterns are monitored using cameras and sensors with an audio/visual warning issued if careless driving is detected) and High Beam Assist. The GT-Line models have full climate control, there’s a clever Automatic Window Defogger which operates whenever the climate control system is on.

right gear almost all of the time and was happy to change down when it sensed more grunt was needed. Fuel consumption around town was higher than expected at eight to nine litres per hundred kilometres, but see our note about using the Sport mode most of the time. Good steering feel and quick response will please keen drivers. Kia’s use of Australian and Korean suspension tuners has proven excellent over the DRIVING years and seems to make each There’s good engine response new model, or even a facelifted in Sport and turbo lag isn’t one just that little bit better. overlong. We found it way too The semi-sport seats have slow to react in Normal and Eco side bolsters but are rather modes, to the extent we had it narrow, I fitted but anyone in Sport for virtually our entire broader in the beam wouldn’t week. A bonus of Sport is that have been happy – test before there’s rather a nice engine note. you buy. They are a bit too firm The auto was generally in the and I’m not sure I would like to

BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Seven years / unlimited kilometres do long country trips, to be fair it’s a city car. Room in the back seat isn’t bad in the back for a car of this size. You will probably need to share leg space if someone tall is back there. The Korean company’s 7-Year Warranty, 7-Year Capped Price Servicing and 7-Year Roadside Assist package really impresses potential buyers. SUMMING UP Kia Rio GT-Line is not a full-on sports model but it provides the sort of driving feel Aussies love at a very modest price.

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MAZDA CX-8 SPREADS ITS SUV WINGS WITH THE ASAKI ROAD TEST By Derek Ogden THE new Mazda CX-8 is the vehicle for which the phrase ‘middle of the road’ (or dirt track) was coined. The sports utility vehicle slots in midrange between the CX-5 and CX-9 with ease while offering diesel power to the mix. Now with eight variants, the entry-level CX-8 Sport petrol front-wheel drive comes in below 40 grand (just) at $39,910, plus on-road costs, while the halo is carried by the Asaki diesel all-wheel drive at $65,440. The latter was the test car. The latest upgrade for 2020, the second since its entry to the market in 2018, the even-seat SUV has been given added appeal to customers who look no further than the bitumen with a new 2.5-litre efficient Skyactiv-G petrol engine joining the front-wheel drive variants. The Skyactiv-D 2.2-litre diesel unit has been maintained in all-wheel drive models for those more adventurous owners wishing to go bush. This is made easier by the addition of Mazda’s newly developed Off-Road Traction Assist to reduce wheel spin by distributing torque to the tyres with most grip. The entire MY20 CX-8 model rang is backed by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and similar term Mazda Premium Roadside Assistance plan. STYLING A refreshed key fob and new nameplate badging are among few changes with the latest Mazda CX-8. While the whole range – Sport, Touring, GT and Asaki – offers similar looks characteristic of the seven-seat

AT A GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS (Mazda CX-8 Asaki 2.2-litre 4cyl turbocharged diesel, 6sp automatic, AWD, 5dr SUV)

The Asaki tops off the expanded Mazda CX-8 range with technology and safety upgrades. INFOTAINMENT As well as the 8-inch full-colour dashboard display there’s a 7-inch multi-information meter and head-up windscreen display. Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard. The Asaki also boasts a Bose Premium 273W amplifier and ten speakers, including subwoofer.

display with bigger icons for easier recognition.

DRIVING Compared with many of the modern diesel motors doing the rounds, the carried-over 2.2 litre of the CX-8 Asaki was noisy. SUV, 19-inch alloy wheels and The stop / start engine system power automatic tailgate set also was not the best, with a jolt the Asaki apart. at times when re-engaging. Fuel consumption claimed INTERIOR by the maker for the 2.2 diesel Those familiar with Mazda’s on the combined urban / layout of controls and highway cycle is 6 litres per instruments will feel at ENGINES / 100 kilometres. The test vehicle home in the latest CX-8 with TRANSMISSIONS recorded 8.5 litres per 100 and minimum changes indoors. The latest 2.5-litre petrol 4.5 litres per 100, respectively Genuine timber trim on doors engines are limited to frontin the suburb and on the open and dash, and front seat wheel drive variants, while road. ventilation set the Asaki apart the carried-over 2.2-litre Third row leg room is limited from the rest of the range. four-cylinder twin-turbocharged but the middle row can be However, one stand-out diesel motor with i-Stop, mated shoved forward to add space for feature of the test Asaki, not in with a six-speed automatic, longer legs. the most attractive way, was transmission serves the rest of Getting in and out of the third the leather upholstery. The the range. row has been made easier with white colour of the test vehicle the addition of a one-touch stuff was an assault on the eyes SAFETY switch on the left and right sides and would be a bugger to keep A top-rate ANCAP safety of the second-row cushions for clean. score comes care of blind spot the seats to fold down. There’s no lack of space monitoring, lane departure Third-row occupants can take for occupants with an electric warning, lane keeping assist, advantage of two 2.5A USB sunroof emphasising the open rear cross-traffic alert and traffic power points, making it possible feeling in the cabin. sign recognition. to charge smartphones and other Work by engineers has Thrown in are an advanced devices from any seat. Parking improved noise, vibration and version of Smart City Brake can be made with confidence harshness quality by adding Support with added night-time thanks to a 360-degree view more damping material to the pedestrian protection plus larger all-round camera. roof. eight-inch central dashboard At 209 litres, there’s cramped

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ENGINE: Capacity: 1.956 litres Configuration: Four cylinders inline Maximum Power: 140 kW @ 4500 rpm Maximum Torque: 450 Nm @ 200 rpm Fuel Type: Diesel Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.0 L/100km DRIVELINE: Six-speed automatic, AWD DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4900 mm Wheelbase: 2930 mm Width: 1840 mm Height: 1725 mm Turning Circle: 10.76 metres Kerb Mass: 1957 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 74 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / unlimited kilometres cargo room with all seats in operation. With third-row seating ditched space blows out to 742 litres. The Asaki AWD can pull up to 2000 kg and has a 750 kg unbraked towing capacity. SUMMING UP Mazda continues to tweak its extensive SUV cohort with the MY20 CX-8. There’s a model to suit most lifestyles and budgets. The range-topping Asaki wants for almost nothing in its segment.

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USED CAR CHECKOUT – HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 - 2018 By Ewan Kennedy

HYUNDAI Accent is a familiar sight in Australia since it was launching here in June 2000. It’s aimed at those looking for sensible, affordable no-frills transport. The first Accents were on the ordinary side by today’s standards, build quality could have been better and handling was on the soft side. They improved with each new generation and Accent really came of age in July 2011 when the fourth generation arrived, with real improvements in build quality. Even more importantly it has Australian developed suspension tuning. Hyundai Accent are sold in hatchback and sedan bodies, with the sedan having an impressively large boot for car in this class. Accent is solidly built and older ones that have been looked after properly are worth considering if your budget is tight. But make sure to have a professional inspection and, ideally, be able to do a fair bit of your own repair work. There’s good interior room in this small-medium Korean and buyers with pre-teen children can easily use the Accent as a family car. The boot is roomy and easy to use and has a good shape that’s simple to load. Power comes from a naturally-aspirated petrol engine of 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 litres,

2011 Hyundai Accent with the 1.6 being offered in two stages of tune, with a more powerful unit in the Sport model. There’s also a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel which costs more but uses less fuel. This sort of engine has never been popular in cars in Australia, but is well worth checking out if you’re doing a lot of driving. On trips on the open road you can get fuel consumption under five litres per hundred without having to put any special effort into your driving technique. There’s a mix of four and six-cylinder automatic and manual transmissions. Most of the autos are conventional torque convertor units, but there’s a CVT unit in the 1.4 engine. Hyundai is a well established as part of the Australian automotive scene. The dealer network is large and widespread, though as is often the way in a car in this class,

representation in the bush can be on the sparse side. We have heard of no real complaints about the cost of servicing or spare parts. The Accent is a simple design and has good underbonnet space, so it’s quite easy to work on. A lot of routine stuff can be done by a good home handyperson. But always leave safety related items to the professional. Having a workshop manual on hand is always a smart move. Insurance charges are moderate and there doesn’t appear to be a great deal of difference between companies as to the premiums they charge. Shop around but, as always, make sure you are doing a full apples-with-apples comparison before making your final choice. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Hyundai Accents generally hold up well on rough

NEW VEHICLE SALES: SEPTEMBER The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales figures for September 2020. A total of 68,985 sales was recorded for the month, down 21.8 per cent on September 2019 when 88,181 sales were reported. On a year to date basis, sales for the industry totalled 644,891, down 20.5 per cent from the same period in 2019 when 811,464 new vehicles sales were recorded. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, said that while the market remains slow, the industry was hoping to see an increasingly positive trend as barriers to purchase are eased and consumer confidence returns. “First of all, we are seeing COVID-19 health restrictions across Australia, and particularly in metropolitan Melbourne, continue to ease. “Another sign that the market may improve is the announcement by the Federal Government last week of an easing of lending conditions for private buyers and small business in Australia. “Freeing up restrictions around financial lending will act as a stimulus for Australian industry,” Mr Weber said. Restrictive lending practices have been

one of the major factors contributing to the declining new vehicle market which has seen 30 consecutive months of decreasing sales in Australia. This market regression has also been attributed to a number of other factors including natural disasters, unfavourable exchange rates and economic uncertainty. The September VFACTS results reveal that, on a state by state basis, Victoria continued to be hardest hit due to monthlong Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions, recording 10,447 sales, a decrease from September 2019 of 57.7 per cent. During the month 17,720 Passenger Vehicles were sold, representing 25.7 per cent of the total market. SUVs claimed 47.3 per cent of the market with a total of 32,647 sales, and Light Commercial vehicles claimed 22.9 per cent of the market with 15,772 sales. Toyota was the top selling brand for the month, with 12,936 sales, followed by Mazda with 7,000 sales, Hyundai with 5,273 sales, Kia with 5,092 sales, and Ford with 4,816 sales. The top five selling models for the month were the Ford Ranger with 3,726 sales, the Toyota Hi Lux (3,610), Toyota RAV4 (2,433), Hyundai i30 (1,786) and the Mazda CX-5 (1,765).

2017 Hyundai Accent Active Australian roads, but listen for squeaks and rattles from the body. Also for trim movement inside the cabin during your test drive. We’ve seen a couple of Accents with rust in their bodies after they’ve been poorly repaired after crashes. Look over the interior, including the boot, for signs of rough usage. Do an engine check for easy starting and smooth idling. Where possible this should be done with the engine cold after it’s been sitting overnight. While travelling at a very low speed turn the steering wheel all the way from one side to the other and listen for clunking noises near the front wheels. These probably mean the universal joints are worn. Feel for a manual gearbox that baulks during fast gearchanges, especially during the three-two downchange may be on its way out. An automatic transmission

that holds onto gears to long, or skips up and down unnecessarily, may be due for an overhaul. If in doubt, get a quote before settling on purchase as it could make a big hole in your budget. HOW MUCH? Expect to pay from $3000 to $6000 for a 2011 Hyundai accent Premium; $5000 to $8000 for a 2012 Active; $6000 to $9500 for a 2014 SR; $7000 to $11,000 for a 2015 Elite or a 2016 Active; $8000 to $13,000 for a 2017 Active; and $9000 to $14,000 for a 2017 Sport CAR BUYING TIP Always search hard to find the best car at the best price - and do the same with finance and insurance. RECALLS: To browse recalls on all vehicles go to the ACCC at: www.productsafety.gov.au/ products/transport/cars/

FCAI welcomes federal government’s announcement on apprenticeships By Ewan Kennedy THE Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Australian Federal Government’s announcement of a boost to Australian apprenticeships positions. The scheme, announced on 5th October, includes an investment of $1.2 billion to employ 100,000 new apprentices and trainees and is part of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Tony Weber, the chief executive of the FCAI said the automotive industry, which employs over 65,000 people in Australia, supports the Government’s initiative. “In the automotive industry, training is particularly important given the advent of highly sophisticated emerging technologies, such as the electrification of fleets and connected and autonomous vehicles. “So, it is critical our technicians are highly qualified to ensure the safety of themselves and their customers. “In addition, attracting,

developing, mentoring, and retaining new talent through robust entry-level programs is a huge factor in ensuring industry and business thrives and prospers. “Apprenticeships and training allowing specific learning outcomes is a key factor for the automotive industry’s commitment to Australia. “Automotive networks include more than 4,000 dealerships in rural and urban regions right across Australia. These dealerships provide important developmental opportunities in a number of career paths for young people within their local communities. “Automotive manufacturers themselves also provide further learning and training opportunities by providing trainee and intern positions within their Australian operations. “In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic implications, the commitment of Federal Government funds to support an extra 100,000 apprenticeship positions is a welcome boost to industry,” Mr Weber said.

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BRAND NEW MAZDA BT-50 IMPRESSES

New Mazda BT-50 has the company’s very successful Kodo frontal styling. By Ewan Kennedy A BRAND new Mazda BT-50 has been released in Australia. The term ‘brand new’ is used willy-nilly by sales and marketing people – but in this case the BT-50 really is brand new. For many years the Mazda BT-50 was been designed and manufactured in partnership with Ford, which calls its model the Ranger. That’s now changed and new BT-50 is a collaboration with Isuzu, which makes the D-MAX pickup. That’s important because these days Isuzu is purely a truck maker, not a car

company. So the emphasis is on ruggedness rather than just passenger use. The brand new Mazda BT50 is built in the Isuzu factory in Bangkok. We have toured that factory in the past and were impressed by the attitude and standard of work from the people there. The BT-50 uses the same steering and suspension as the Isuzu D-MAX. Mazda says it’s happy with the ride and handling and that if any changes are made these would be carried out with in conjunction with Isuzu. It goes without saying that the new BT-50 has Mazda’s

Kodo very successful frontal styling. We feel it’s a nice combination of toughness in its lines. At this stage only the BT-50 four-door pickup is coming Downunder as buyers are gobbling up pickup trucks as soon as they get off the ships. Other variants will come later and include a two-door. A large touchscreen infotainment system offers Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Power comes from a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel fourcylinder engine. With 140kW of power and 450Nm it has up to 3,500kg towing capacity

and up to a 1,000kg payload. Mazda says it’s offering best-in-class safety and that the new Mazda BT-50, brings features to the segment to meet tougher safety standards. The local Mazda people are currently talking to ANCAP about this and hope to gain a five star rating. Adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are standard equipment. The latter is particularly useful as these are long vehicles and you have to reverse a fair way before you can see vehicles coming across your path. We have yet to see the new Mazda BT-50 in the metal as Covid-19 meant that the launch was done over the internet. We have arranged to borrow a Mazda BT-50 for a

week’s road test and will get back to you with our thoughts. MODEL RANGE XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x2: $44,090 (automatic) XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x2: $45,490 (automatic) XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x2: $49,470 (automatic) XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x4: $49,360 (manual), $51,860 (automatic) XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4: $50,760 (manual), $53,260 (automatic) XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x4: $54,710 (manual), $57,210 (automatic) GT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4: $56,990 (manual), $59,990 (automatic)

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TRACKHAWK By Ewan Kennedy

JEEP Grand Cherokee Trackhawk for 2021 has astonishing performance - we’re talking zero to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds from a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 has been upgraded. The 2020 update adds a Signature Laguna Leather Wrapped Interior Package as standard. It has 20-inch black lightweight forged alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tyres. It has $13,000 worth of customer value for just $5,000. The driver-focused interior features premium soft-touch materials, Light Black Chrome finishes and carbon fibre spears and a 7-inch driver information display instrument cluster that has the tachometer in the centre. The fourth-generation Uconnect 8.4 touch screen now sits flush mounted with the centre stack and instrument panel. It features Trackhawk Performance Pages with an October 15, 2020

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk looks like a tough off-roader - goes like a hot rod. array of performance timers and gauge readouts. It now has new engine dynamometer screen that measures instantaneous horsepower, torque and current transmission gear. Standard Launch Control

optimises the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s performance by coordinating the engine, transmission, driveline and suspension for a perfect launch. The Selec-Track system uses performance-tuned software to

pre-configure and distinguish the five dynamic modes: Auto, Sport, Track, Snow and Tow, enabling drivers to choose the vehicle setting that ideally meet their requirements and ambient conditions. The drive modes separately

control the four-wheel-drive system, transmission, paddle shifters, suspension and electric power steering. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk includes more than 70 safety and security features, including Trailer Hitch Camera View at Speed, which allows the front seat occupants to view trailered items through the rear-mounted camera while moving. “Australia is FCA’s second largest market for V8’s outside of North America and it is important for us to be able to support Australians with one of the most powerful and fastest SUVs ever,” said Guillaume Drelon, Jeep Australia Director, Product. “We’re excited to provide even more customer value to what is already the best-value, track-ready SUV in the market.” The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is available now in dealerships Australia wide, starting at $139,950.

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BUDGET A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR RURAL AUSTRALIANS FARMERS for Climate Action says the federal government’s budget is a missed opportunity. CEO Wendy Cohen says the government could have simultaneously created good jobs in regional and rural communities while tackling climate change - but it instead chose to use taxpayers’ money to prop up the fossil fuel industry. Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is a movement of about 5000 farmers and graziers and

tens of thousands of other supporters, which is working to ensure regional Australia is part of the solution to climate change. “A clean, renewables-led recovery could have put the Australian economy on a more solid and sustainable path to recovery, tackling the pandemic and the rising risks of climate change at the same time,” FCA CEO Wendy Cohen said. “The federal government has failed to meet the moment with this budget,

with the smattering of climate-smart initiatives swamped by the billions in taxpayers’ subsidies for gas and other fossil fuels. “It’s not as if they didn’t have good examples to follow. Earlier this year the EU seized the opportunity, investing more than $800 billion in everything from renewable energy to lowemissions agriculture and electric cars. “Per capita, that’s almost nine times more than the Australian government

proposes to invest in a climate-smart economy. “FCA welcomes investment in resiliencebuilding under the Future Drought Fund, as well as new Budget initiatives, such as cleaner energy in food manufacturing, rural mental health, incentives for microgrids in farming communities, and new efforts to build a recycling industry. “All of these initiatives can help rural and regional communities adapt to climate change and prosper in a low-

emissions world, but they do not deal with the drivers of climate change. “In Australia and worldwide, 2020 has once again shattered records, how many more megafires will it take to wake our politicians up? “More extreme weather is already costing Australian farmers money. This budget could have been used to help turn things around, but instead, the federal government has wasted another year.”

Rural Aid webinar will address relationships and stress on the land RURAL Aid has announced the October theme for its regular primary producer webinar, where skilled counsellors present on timely topics affecting farmers and rural communities. This upcoming webinar is being held next week during Mental Health Week in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and Mental Health Month in New South Wales and Victoria where the focus in 2020 is “Strengthening Our Community”. Rural Aid says their webinars are about strengthening rural communities too, through improving access to resources for farmers. ‘On The Couch with Rural Aid Counsellors’ is a webinar series tackling key topics and themes related to farmer welfare and life on the land. Next week, Central West New South Wales counsellor Zoe Cox will host a session at 6pm AEST on 14 October on the topic of strengthening relationships and navigating conflict in stressful times. CEO of Rural Aid John Warlters said the topic of creating stronger relationships in times of stress is particularly pertinent to farming families. “Australian farmers contend with many well known forces; weather, economy, water shortages, isolation, succession planning; and these stressors can cause or exacerbate

2020 Australian macadamia crop to exceed expectations problems in relationships whether that’s with parents, partners or extended family,” Mr Warlters said. “In next week’s webinar, our skilled rural counsellor will share her expertise on the impact of stressful circumstances on marital relationships, as well as the important activity of defining and discussing emotional needs. Zoe will give advice on communication skills to minimise conflict and increase connection.” John Warlters said primary producers, farming families and rural counsellors are encouraged to register for the 60 minute live sessions at https://www.ruralaid.org.au/ counselling/

THE 2020 Australian macadamia crop will exceed expectations, announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today. The crop is now forecast to reach 42,000 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (45,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), 15 per cent higher than the original estimate of 36,500 tonnes inshell at 3.5% moisture (39,000 tonnes at 10% moisture). “Growing regions impacted most by unprecedented dry conditions have generally performed better than anticipated” says AMS CEO Jolyon Burnett. “The majority of the crop has now been harvested, and the quality of nuts is very good despite the drought conditions leading into the season.”

Mr. Burnett added that substantial rainfall in January in all growing regions had helped to ease the extreme conditions. “Throughout the season, growers continued to focus on improving their orchard floor management, which is integral to managing soil moisture. This investment in soil health helped to maintain trees during the drought.” The latest Australian macadamia industry crop estimate is based on forecast intake provided by the Australian Macadamia Handlers Association (AMHA) to the end of September. The AMHA represent 97.5% of production in Australia. The final figure for the 2020 crop will be announced by the AMS in early December.

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Budget highlights agriculture key to economic recovery NSW Farmers’ Association is pleased the federal government has recognised the importance of the agriculture sector in helping to drive Australia’s economic recovery in this year’s Federal Budget. NSW Farmers’ President James Jackson said the Budget handed down tonight is overall positive news for the sector with key infrastructure spends that will help drive Australia out of its COVID-19 induced recession. “The budget will help

deliver certainty for farmers so they can be productive, profitable and sustainable after years of drought, simultaneously aiding Australia’s recovery from recession. “The standout is probably the $10 billion in additional money for infrastructure, including $591 million for the Newell Highway. “The budget also recognises the imminent labour challenges for upcoming harvests through covering $6,000 in relocation costs and

amending Youth Allowance eligibility thresholds to attract workers to the regions just in time for harvest. “Another win for farmers is the no-cap instant asset write off tax break guaranteed over the next two years. This will give farmers the certainty they need to invest back into their businesses while helping to stimulate local economies. “There are numerous opportunities for local value adding in agriculture, which will strengthen regional economies and also help

farming businesses diversify their operations,” Mr Jackson said. Other significant budget wins for agriculture include: • $2 billion for improvement to water infrastructure and $269.6 million allocated to the Murray Darling Basin to implement reforms. • $155.6 million over four years to support drought and flood impacted communities • More than $300 million for agricultural trade to grow and streamline exports

• Funding for research and development through investment in CSIRO. • $30.6 million to support telecommunications projects to bridge the technological gap between the city and country. However, NSW Farmers was disappointed to see a lack of investment in biosecurity. “Protecting Australia’s clean and green reputation is paramount, particularly given the fact that the Biosecurity Levy was scrapped earlier in the year.

BUDGET SUPPORTS VEGETABLE GROWERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the Government’s support of the vegetable growing industry and the horticulture businesses that supply high-quality vegetables and fruits to local and international consumers. The 2020/2021 Federal Budget includes a range of measures that benefit vegetable growers, including incentives to attract local, displaced workers to work on farm, assistance for exporting growers to continue to supply high-quality produce to key global markets, tax incentives to support business investment and growth, and funding for biosecurity and drought resilience and preparedness. The Federal Government has committed $17.4 million over two years for relocation assistance for workers who are prepared to work in regional areas for at least six weeks. Eligible workers will be able to receive one-off relocation rebates of up to $6,000. The Budget also provides $317.1 million to extend the International Freight Assistance Mechanism into 2021, with the initiative supporting Australian growers to export their high-quality produce into key export markets to stay connected with their overseas customers and continue to contribute to the global supply chain. AUSVEG CEO James Whiteside

said that the Government had heeded the concerns of industry and addressed the key areas that were impacting the industry’s confidence in the months and years ahead due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. “The issues of ensuring growers have access to an adequate and reliable source of labour and continuing to service critical export markets are vital areas that needed to be addressed in the budget. We are pleased to see the Morrison Government has responded,” said Mr Whiteside. “Growers will always have a preference to use local workers, so the incentives listed in the Budget, including the $6,000 relocation rebate for workers willing to move

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to regional Australia to take up farm work, will hopefully make an impact on the worker shortages that the industry is facing by encouraging more people to move to more regional areas.” “It may not be the silver bullet the industry needs, but we are encouraged that the Government is working with industry to find workable and reasonable solutions to this critical problem. We will continue to monitor the success of this initiative and work with the Government on further interventions that attract the required local and international workers our industry needs to get crops off the farm and to consumers.” “AUSVEG encourages growers to lodge their labour requirements

FEDERAL BUDGET BRIEFS What does the budget mean for New South Wales? • Green Energy Market’s Tristan Edis is deeply disappointed that taxpayers will fund a refurbishment of the Lake Macquarie Vales Point coal fired power station. (He also says nationwide, $250m for energy transmission works across is helpful, but he was hoping for increased funding for the Climate Solutions Fund and that didn’t happen.); • Beyond Zero Emissions Executive Chair Eytan Lenko says you could argue that clean energy won out over gas in the

using the National Harvest Labour Information Service (NHLIS) and for locals looking for farm work to also use the service.” “The extension of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism into 2021 and additional support to improve the export environment for exporters is also welcome news, as it is vital to ensure the industry can remain a major contributor to the global supply chain as the world emerges from COVID-19 in the years ahead.” “Additional business support through temporary tax incentives to allow businesses to deduct the full cost of eligible depreciable assets of any value in the year they are installed and incentives to hire young local workers are also sensible measures that will work to increase confidence in the industry and encourage investment in regional businesses and people.” “The agriculture industry is working towards a target of $100 billion in value in 2030, which will help ensure that the industry can be a powerhouse in lifting Australia out of the current economic hardship in the years ahead. We will continue to work with the government to try and improve the trading environment for vegetable growers to help contribute to the growth of the sector,” said Mr Whiteside.

Budget, with more money being invested in renewable energy transition that will transform manufacturing; • Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action Jo Dodds says while she appreciates money being put aside to assist bushfire recovery, she’s seen nothing that will help people affected terribly by smoke and trauma, and not much to stop climate change which would reduce the ferocity and frequency of fires in the first place. What does it mean for farmers? Crookwell grazier Charlie Prell, Harden grain grower Peter Holding and several

farmers across the country are disappointed that even as the Federal Government acknowledges the economic impact of the drought, it is helping to unlock five new gas basins, making climate change—a key driver of worsening droughts—worse. What does it mean for supporters of ARENA and the CEFC? Former CEO of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Oliver Yates says the Budget confirmed the government’s bad plan for the CEFC, to change its remit to expand what it can invest in, including gas and loss-making projects.

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Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER THERE were 303 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 6th October 2020. There was 303 head yarded. The market was fully firm to dearer. Bullocks to the processors topped at 368.2c/kg and cows to 307.2c/kg. There was a very good line of store cows topping at 362.2c/kg. Young cattle sold fully firm to a shade dearer on last week. Sale Highlights include: A/c DG & BJ Scott sold Brahman Cross Bullocks 345.2c/kg averaged 691.7kg -

$2,387.63 p/hd. A/c WH & SL Clay sold Angus Steers 370.2c/kg averaged 417.5kg - $1,545.59 p/hd. A/c RR & SL Miller sold a Charolais Heifer 332.2c/kg weighed 540kg $1,793.88. A/c Munbilla Holdings sold Brangus Cows 272c/kg averaged 493.3kg $1,341.78 p/hd. A/c Munbilla Holdings sold Angus Cross Restocker Cows 362.2c/kg averaged

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Lismore Cattle Market Report Cattle Market Report FROM FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER AGENTS yarded a total of 856 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange’s Prime Sale on Wednesday 7 October. The quality was very good for the most part, with good lines of heavy veal and large drafts of plainer weaners which were sought after by restockers. Processors were competitive when it came to bulls and cows, leading to dearer prices overall. Cows sold well for the week with prices reaching 318.2c/kg where they averaged 283.5c/kg and 479kg. The top return for the category was $2,084.75 for 2 head sold. Heifers followed suit with a top of 606.2c/kg with an average of 410.2c/ kg and 238kg. 3 head sold for $1,745.22 topped the heifer market. 1 cow and calf sold for $1,900.00 achieved a top return for their market on Wednesday. Steer and bullock prices held firm with improvements in the better-quality yarding’s and an increase in the averages overall. Steers sold to 646.2c/kg where they averaged 439c/kg and 243kg. 1 head sold for $2,117.50 to achieve the top return. Bullocks topped at 336.2c/kg with averages of 319.5c/kg and 581kg. 6 bullocks sold for a return of $2,430.19. 1 bull sold topped their market with a return of $3,055.50.

266 head of veal were yarded where they were in demand for both processing and restocking purposes. 4 head of veal sold achieved a top return of $1,500.03. Vealers sold to 622.2c/kg where they averaged 457.3c/kg and 238kg. Yearling prices reached 460.2c/kg with averages of 406.4c/kg and 322kg. 1 head sold achieved a top return of $1,756.44. Friday 9 October saw Ramsey Bulmer and T&W McCormack hold a Store Sale with a yarding of 1395 head. 166 cows and calves were yarded where 3 head sold for a top return of $2,860.00. Cows sold well with prices reaching 330.c/kg and 6 head selling for $1,760.00. Heifers topped their market at 564.2c/kg with averages of 418.8c/kg and 245kg. Steer prices reached 604.2c/kg where they averaged 436.8c/kg and 277kg. 3 head achieved a return of $2,128.00. The next Store Sale at NRLX will be held by Ray White Rural Casino/Kyogle Livestock & Rural Sales on Friday 23 October. Further bookings can be made with the Ray White Team. Vendors are now permitted entry to all NRLX Sales and are required to sign in with SinePro and have their temperature checked upon entry.

FROM SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER

1050 CATTLE sold on a strong market at the Lismore Saleyards on Saturday 10 October. The sale got off to a good start with heavy feeder steers selling $3.80 to $4.08/kg. Glen & Lyn Johnston’s Santa steer $4/kg, $1775. Ros Patch’s Angus $4.05/kg, $1720. Ron Durheim’s heavy steer $3.80/kg, $2024. Most yearlings and weaner steers sold from $4.10 to $5.20/ kg. Matthew Savins outstanding Angus yearling $4.08/kg, $1959. Gary Savins

Charolais X $4.40/kg, $1419. Lightweight weaners proved popular once again with most $5.00 to $6.00/kg. Scott McNeill’s Angus $6.06/kg, $1010. Sue Anderson’s calves $6.46/kg, $678. Weaner heifers sold to western restockers with line after line selling in the $4.60 to $5.10/kg range. There was a good line up of female cattle on offer. Unjoined Angus heifers topped at $4.95/kg $1711 for Nathan Wood.

FROM SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

250 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 29 September. Prices were high for all classes of cattle with lightweights returning exceptional results. Prime vealers were bought by meat processors $4.20 to $4.38/kg. Daryl & Julie Spencer’s Santa $4.38/kg, $1248. Weaner steers ranged in price from $4.00 to $5/kg

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Farmers’ worst fears confirmed as gas companies seek to raise expired permits from the dead NORTH west NSW farmers say their worst fears are being realised as gas companies announce plans to raise so-called “zombie-PELs” from the dead in response to the Independent Planning Commission’s decision to greenlight the Santos Narrabri gasfield. The day after the IPC published its decision on the Narrabri gasfield, Comet Ridge, a joint partner with Santos that owns zombie licences PEL 6, PEL 427, and PEL 428, released a statement to the ASX welcoming the approval and announcing it “anticipates a return to exploration and approval” of two of its three dormant licences in the north west. Zombie PELs are petroleum licences that have expired, but have not been formally extinguished by the NSW Government. There are 12 of these licences that stretch across 56,000km2 between the Queensland border, Dubbo, Moree, the Warrumbungles, and the Upper Hunter.

National Party members voted to have these licences extinguished last year, yet the NSW Government failed to act, meaning the licences can be re- activated. The move by gas companies also comes after the Morrison Government labeled the entire Gunnedah Basin as a target for its plans to sink taxpayer money into propping up five polluting gasfields across the country. “It’s what we feared would happen if the Narrabri gasfield was approved, and it’s shattering news to hear these gas companies and the Morrison Government are so eager to put our land, water and communities at risk,” said Mulalley farmer Margaret Fleck, whose property is included in PEL 12, owned by Santos’ joint venture partner Carbon Minerals. Carbon Minerals itself released a statement earlier this year flagging investment in its zombie PELs in the north west. “A huge area of land across north west NSW is

now at serious risk of being transformed into industrial gasfields, as we have seen in the Surat Basin in Queensland,” Ms Fleck said. “This means we could face the same problems as farmers further north - drained and contaminated groundwater, huge areas of land cleared and pockmarked with unconventional gas wells, and the need for companies to dump mammoth amounts of toxic CSG waste.” Lock the Gate Alliance NSW spokesperson Georgina Woods said the Berejiklian-Barilaro Government should have stamped out these licences long ago, just like it had done with CSG licences closer to the coast. “These companies have sat on these licences for years, creating uncertainty for farmers and communities who just want to get on with their lives without the threat of destructive CSG hanging over their heads,” she said. “Many of these companies have failed to comply with

NSW law by simply sitting on these licences and doing nothing with them for so many years, so the government has every opportunity to cancel them and give farming communities some certainty.

“Local members representing these farming communities should listen to the concerns of their constituents and ensure the government permanently slays these zombie licences.”

NCEC ADVOCATES PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE THE North Coast Environment Council is calling on local government and community to work together to defend the environment from mining. “North Coast local governments need to be proactive and precautionary in identifying high conservation lands and water supply catchments that should be off-limits to mining,” said North Coast Environment Council president, Jim Morrison. “Mining exploration on the Dorrigo Plateau and in

the Coffs-Clarence water catchments could have serious impacts on regional water supplies. That means everyone downstream of the mines from towns, villages and farms to local industries, particularly those that depend on clean water like agriculture,, horticulture, grazing and fisheries,” he said “There are exploration projects going on right now, to determine whether open cut mines for a range of minerals are viable. These include cobalt, copper and gold.

“Hundreds of square kilometres of land in these catchments now has mining leases over it. Councils need to get active and determine which areas are critical to maintaining clear and constant water supply to north coast communities. “They also need to be working with aboriginal communities to assist them in identifying sites of important cultural heritage. And they need to work with local communities and government agencies to identify areas of high conservation value for

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. Secret message:

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Actress who played June Carter in Walk the Line, – Witherspoon (5) 2018 German series set in 1942, a sequel to the classic 1981 movie (3,4) English actress who has starred in The Party, The Bookshop and Mary Poppins Returns (5,8) Director of the 2016 war drama film Hacksaw Ridge, – Gibson (3) This won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, the first Polish film to do so (3) First name of actresses Coleman, Gainsbourg, Kirk and Rampling (9) Actress who played Nicky Parsons in the Jason Bourne films and the lead role in the 2017 Irish drama series Riviera (5,6)

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Scandinavian noir crime series, The – (6) Crime drama series Dexter is set in this Florida city (5) 1983 horror film based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name (4) Homer’s catchphrase from The Simpsons (1’2) US actor who made his directorial debut with 1994’s Reality Bites (3,7) David E. Kelley’s legal drama series starring Calista Flockhart in the title role, – McBeal (4) 1968 and 2005 comedy movie about a family with 18 kids, –, Mine & Ours (5) She plays the White Witch in the Chronicles of Narnia series and the Ancient One in Doctor Strange, – Swinton (5) Australian ABC Kids show, Giggle and – (4) Sam Seaborn, C.J. Cregg and Josiah “Jed” Bartlet are characters in The – Wing (4) Played the Fourth Doctor in sci-fi series Doctor Who, Tom – (5) 1987 and 2014 psychological horror film, Flowers in the – (5) Star of the horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet, – Barrymore (4)

Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?

25 2011 US remake of a popular Danish crime series (3,7) 27 2015 British documentary film directed by Asif Kapadia (3) 28 1980s Australian TV drama series starring James Reyne of Australian Crawl fame, Return to – (4) 29 2017 Canadian comedy film about a girl wishing to become a cheerleader, Don’t Talk to – (5) 30 Daniel Radcliffe and Ben Stiller guest-starred in this UK comedy series (6)

US actress, model, comedian, director, TV host and star of comedy series Girlfriends, Tracee Ellis – (4) The third season of this crime drama stars Mahershala Ali (pictured) and Stephen Dorff (4,9) Popular British sitcom starring Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner (11) Natalie Portman won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in this (5,4) Guest-starred in 30-across, Kate – (7) Angelina Jolie’s action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce (4) Iconic star of ‘70s TV series Wonder Woman, – Carter (5) Will & Grace episode starring Jennifer Lopez as herself, -:I Hurt, Too (1,1,1) This spy thriller won the 2019 BAFTA award for best drama series, Killing – (3)

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54 STARS

This week sees you want to shed and be rid of unused items and unworn clothing. Although you are trying to regain control it will seem like things are going wrong and you have constant small hiccups. This is just part of life and not a personal problem that you are only experiencing. Try to relax remind yourself of the bigger picture. Colour: Green, Number: 10

It will suddenly seem as though the walls are falling, and you are powering ahead with no blockages in your way. Your thoughts and actions are aligning this week which makes it a great time for Taurus to make the big moves in life. Just be careful not to damage others in your surge toward success. Colour: Blue, Number: 23

Your focus will be drawn this week toward finances and how to resolve these issues. Remember to adapt your expectations and to be realistic about the outcome timeline. Romance is in the air this week with coupled Geminis feeling a deep connection to their partners while taking further steps forward to progress the relationship. Colour: Ash, Number: 12

You will find yourself in a very social able mood this week as you are able to let your hard-exterior down and are more open to new relationships in your life. This sudden impulse to be around people will open doors in your workplace. Be careful of your finances on Friday and Saturday as you may accidentally lose your wallet or gamble your savings. Colour: Maroon, Number: 8

Some much needed praise will come your way this week with you being recognised for your work on a project or your generosity of heart. Although you are not working on any new projects, now is a good time to build upon and improve the situations you have going on in your life already. Drink more water this week. Colour: Brown, Number: 17

This week sees you creatively become very expressive. You will feel a strong urge to use your hands to create something from scratch. It seems your worries have gone to the back of your mind which is allowing you to enjoy your surrounds. Be careful not to ignore problems or put off finding solutions as you go. Colour: Orange, Number: 39

This week is a week for transformations within your relationships and finances. Although you have overcome many hurdles recently it is important to be grateful and see the real reasons of where you are today. Take time to understand who has helped you get where you are today. Pay attention to your health this week as you are at risk of infection. Colour: Violet, Number: 45

You will find yourself in a situation this week which will need you to be sensitive and encouraging. Although you handle yourself in a direct self-assured way, it is important for you to realise that not everyone reacts or copes with situations in the same way. Work towards finding a work and home life balance which is sustainable. Colour: Apple green, Number: 3

Now is a great time to level out all the aspects of your life making sure that the right amount of attention and energy is given to the rights areas. Don’t be afraid to be a little bit selfish as you risk becoming emotionally burnt out in relation to an important relationship. It may be time to upgrade your skills in order to reach the next pay grade. Colour: Raspberry, Number: 99

Your confidence is at an all time high this week which is allowing you to realise your own worth and exactly what that is made up of. Try not to compare your progress to others as it is an individual process. Try to become more physically active as this will motivate a clearer mind. Don’t ignore tiredness, it is ok to go to bed early. Colour: Caramel, Number: 61

It is a lucky week for Aquarians this week with a string of fortunate encounters coming your way. Although you are feeling quite accomplished this week your head is still busy with the worries of others. Make sure you get enough fresh air and look after your skin and hair ensuring your body is receiving enough moisture. Colour: Bronze, Number: 22

This week sees your energies a little low, but this comes with the natural ebbs and flows of a busy schedule. Make sure you keep your health in check and incorporate some physical exercise within your daily routine. Singles will have an interesting encounter over the weekend which will spark a new potential love interest in the future. Colour: Black, Number: 62

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Casino Golf Club Markets – 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 1st 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month. The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month. Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month. Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month. October 15, 2020

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. 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.

Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512 Rainbow Region Organic Market – Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. Uki Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall. Yamba Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 1pm at Whiting Beach carpark. Contact Debra on 0402 404 606

IN MEMORIAM 55

In Loving Memory In Memory

Birthdays Come and Go Time Flies By Memories and Thoughts In so many ways. Maybe like Big Sis with her sporty ways or like her Little Sis in her cute funny ways, but then again that Middle Sis would have led you Astray in all kinds of ways.

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From the Pinkerton Family Of great comfort during our sorrow were the expressions of sympathy conveyed to us in many ways. Nella, Gary and Jon appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you all most sincerely.

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EGAN, Brendan Kevin Brendan passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family at St Vincent’s Hospital on 9 October 2020 aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, loved father & father-in-law of Simon & Karli, Dahna & Allen and Amy-Jane & Damion. Treasured Grandpa BK of Luka, Poppy, Quinn, Daisy, Wylie, Roam and Thomas.

Friend to many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Brendan’s funeral service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah on Friday, 16 October 2020 at 2:00pm. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place. The service will be livestreamed at

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WORTHINGTON, EDNA MARY 09.03.1930 ~ 07.10.2020

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Summerland Credit Union, a Division of Summerland Financial Services Limited ABN 23 087 650 806 Notice is hereby given that the 38th Annual General Meeting of Summerland Credit Union, a Division of Summerland Financial Services Limited will be held on Friday 6 November 2020 at Invercauld House, 163 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah NSW 2480, commencing at 6:30pm NSW Daylight Saving Time. Refreshments will be served prior to the meeting from 6pm. AGENDA ORDINARY BUSINESS 1. Receipt and confirmation of Minutes of the 37th AGM held on 1 November 2019 2. Presentation of the Chair’s Report 3. Presentation of CEO’s Report 4. To receive and consider the Statement of Accounts, Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 5. Election of Director by resolution 6. General Business: To consider any other business of which due notice has been given in accordance with the Constitution. Proxies Should you be unable to attend the AGM, you may still vote by proxy. A member who is entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting and vote is entitled to appoint a proxy. A proxy need not be a member. A member who is entitled to cast 2 or more votes may appoint 2 proxies and must specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. To be effective, the appointment of a proxy must be received by the Returning Officer for Summerland Credit Union in the Reply Paid envelope provided with the proxy form at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A proxy form can be obtained by contacting your local Summerland Credit Union branch or by phoning 1300 802 222. Copies of the draft Minutes of the 37th AGM held on 1 November 2019 are available by contacting the Company Secretary by emailing ceoadmin@summerland.com.au or telephoning 1300 802 222. Notes Due to COVID-19 restrictions it is essential you RSVP; and do so before 29 October on 1300 802 222 if you will be attending the Annual General Meeting. October 2020 By Order of the Board, Company Secretary

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A/C RON ALLEN LILLIAN ROCK ROAD, NIMBIN (Property Sold)

THURSDAY, OCT. 22 10AM

MACHINERY / FARM GEAR / TOOLS: John Deere 5310 Tractor (5,500 hrs), Massey Ferguson 35 3 cylinder tractor, Ford 5000 Tractor, 2 wd, with front blade (needs attention), 6’ Donnelly Slasher, 4’ Slasher, Smith post driver (not working), John Deere E 130 Ride on Mower (only 35 hours), 1/2 tonne grain feeder with gates, round bale feeder, Cube water carrier, Howard 60” rotary hoe, single deep ripper, 3 carry alls, barb wire, plain wire, 110 star picketts, 12 volt spray outfit, Stihl MS 391 chain saw, Stihl whipper snipper, 5 tyne heavy rippers, lantana puller, old fertiliser spreader, farm trailer, poly pipe, drill press, compressor, wheel barrow, wheelie bin, drop saw, tools. COLLECTABLES & OLD WARES: Corn cracker, old wheel, meat safe, cream separator, cast iron bath (trough), cream can, quantity of old shed timer. FURNITURE: Small quantity of household furniture, gazebo, chest freezer, outdoor wooden table, filing cabinet, Colorbond dog kennel, 2 bikes, pot plants. TERMS: Cash or Cheque at Sale. DIRECTIONS: Take Nimbin to Murwillumbah Road 9 km. Turn left into Lillian Rock Road. Go approximately 1/2 km. Sale signs on left.

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A/C CHRIS HENSLEY 451 WYRALLAH ROAD MONALTRIE (VIA LISMORE) (Property Sold)

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 10AM

FARM: Massey Ferguson 3165 R (Perkins) front-end loader/backhoe, Honda CT200 auto ag bike, David Brown 990 tractor with roll bar w 6ft Howard Slasher, Cox Stockman 12.5 ride-on mower, new building materials, new wire mesh & fencing wire rolls, Sidchrome sockets sets 1960s, electric fence ready to go, old hand tools, HD battery charger, heavy iron nails approx 6”x1”x50, 5 HD steel shelves, concrete mixer, lockable steel truck box, 303 ammo box, Skil 150mm bench grinder/ linisher, Lemcol steel removal trolley, 54m hemp rope, new instant chook run, large steel fasteners, endless chain & gantry. INTERIOR: Wrought iron & brass trim Victorianna beds, marble top washstand, old biscuit & cake tins, glassware, interior timbers includes cedar tabletop, skirting mouldings, handrail etc, Phillips walnut radiogram, solid wood pigeonhole cabinet approx 2m x 1m x 25cm, art deco pantry cupboard with coloured glass. Demijohn in wicker, Demijohn Fowler Aust, heavy steel combination safe, 1960s cocktail cabinet incl fridge & glassware, box of typewriter ribbons, 1960s Lady Sunbeam Walkabout hair dryer as new w papers. HOSPITALITY: Giant inflatable Carlton Draught beer can – 6.2m tall, 2 x 18gal beer kegs, Seafood presentation platters, Countless Draught beer stems, Kirks lable 1950s galvanisied drinks tub, gasless keg kit incl hand-pump stem, guns, drip trays, 9.9 hp Evinrude 1970, Sol (Ballina) kneeboard. See full list & photos on www.ianweirandson.com.au ................................................. TERMS: Cash or Cheque at Sale COVID LAWS 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

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To Have a notice in our Community Billboard, please email hollie@heartlandmedia. com.au Casino Sunday Chemist Roster: 18th October - South Casino Pharmacy from 9.30am till 12.30pm. For Medical attention Call or visit Casino Memorial Hospital, Canterbury Street Casino 02 6662 2111. Casino Meals on Wheels Roster: MONDAY - D.Clarke & D.Allen J. & J. Whittaker TUESDAY - J.Sweeney & own help WEDNESDAY - S.White K.Bratti & N.McKee THURSDAY - M.Goodlad & own help A.Piccoli & own help FRIDAY - P.Plunkett & own help L.Dorrington & own help Casino Senior Citizens: All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680. Lion’s Club Casino: Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 –for a 7.00pm start. Casino Community Men’s Shed: Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 25 members, 8am – 1.30 pm. Contact 6662 6423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au. Casino Mini Rail: Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472 638 044. Casino View Club: Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 02 6661 2530 or 0448 969 498. Casino Croquet Club: Mon and Wed 9.30am for a 10am start for further information contact Mary on 02 6662 1971. Casino Ladies and Friend Craft Group: Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 6662 1838 or Jan on 6662 6424. Casino Mixed Probus Club: Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the

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The Casino & Distract Historical Society Museum: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

Richmond River Beef Produces Association: Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455.

Casino & District Family History Group Inc: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. is open again – Normal opening hours. For more information phone Research Room 66628114 or Cherryl 0490 149 905.

Lion’s Club of Kyogle: Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30 – 7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 6632 2233.

Casino CWA: Martha from Ecuador will attend our meetings and teach us more about her interesting homeland she will demonstrate making a Shigra bag. Rita , Cookery Officer was pleased with the high standard of the Carrot and Ginger Loaf entries. This recipe is a winner !! We already have orders for this loaf at our October 31st Street Stall. All your favourites will be available. If you want to pre order phone Marg. on 6662 1746 or email marggood48@hotmail. com Selling starts at 8.30 outside DIY. Plants also on sale. Aaron and Mata Watson from Indonesia were welcome guests at our last meeting. Remember to bake and bring a Butter Cake for Rita to judge at our next meeting. Casino Evening CWA: Meets first Thurs of month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400 956 404 or Penny 0422 301 799. CWA Meeting Dates: Meeting on the 3rd Thurs of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. For further information please contact Jan on 02 6662 6424 or Margaret on 02 6662 1746. Windara Communities Ltd: Windara’s Volunteers thank the many loyal locals that expressed interest in our annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon. Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled for 2020 due to the many Covid 19 restrictions. We look forward to seeing our friends in the new year. Fairy Hill Craft Group: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month 10am at fairy hill hall, For an update: Ph. Bev 6662 4435; Sue 6663 3233. Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499

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Probus Club of Goonellabah: The Probus Club of Goonellabah are resuming meetings for 2020 on the 15th October. This first meeting will be held at The Lismore Workers Club Keen Street Lismore at 10 am. For further information contact Gloria Francis on 6629 1442 Northern Rivers Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm Alstonville. All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome.. Please RSVP to Yvonne 6628 5884 or Helen 0400 385 476. Alstonville Inner Wheel Club: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 04 273268 32. Alstonville Plateau Historical Society: The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum at Alstonville is “TAS to Reality”. It’s a display of the major works of Alstonville High School’s Year 12 Technological and Applied Studies students. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au. The Probus Club of Wollongbar: We have planned for a outing, A Probus Christmas lunch for Nov 19. Normal club meetings are still deferred and both outings are dependent on the health risks at the time. Check the newsletter and community notices for future details or phone Ron Whittaker on 6628 3381. Compassionate Communities Northern NSW: Walks in Nature - In conjunction with the Heart Foundation. Various departure points around Ballina and surrounds, 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month. Contact Bronwyn on 0422 069 743 or check the Heart Foundation website for more information and details of the departure point for the next walk. Coffee and Community - Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina, 10am - 12pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 or Sally on 0407 007 090 for more information and to book a spot, as covid limits are currently in place. Cafe Catch up - Point Cafe at the Ramada Hotel and Suites, October 15, 2020

Ballina, 10 -11am on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 for more information. Ballina Art Society: The Ballina Art Society’s 48th Annual Art Exhibition is happening in 2020! This year, the exhibition will be held at the Tintenbar Hall, Tintenbar (near Ballina) from 1pm Friday 20th – 4pm Sunday 22nd November. All artworks are for sale at a very affordable price and entry is free. Light refreshments will be available at the hall on Saturday and Sunday. The special themed section for this year’s exhibition is ‘Art-Without Boundaries’. Our members are invited to create artworks specifically to this theme. All entries in this section are available for purchase through a silent auction. Ballina Toy Library: Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411 719 074 Ballina Hospital Auxiliary: Please donate your drink containers to us, The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary, at the local Ballina TOMRA Reverse Vending Machines where we are listed as a local donation partner. Thank you for your contributions. Ballina CWA: Craft and Friendship mornings, each Wednesday from 9-12. Limited to 20 people, so please call Barbara on 0428 116 668 no later than Monday to book your spot. Ballina Community Markets: Will take place on Sunday October 18th at Canal Road Ballina at 7:00am until 1:00pm. The Lions Cafe open for breakfast at 7:30am. The everpopular Ballina Concert Band will be playing from 9:15am & live music will be by Noy Ben Ami. The stall fee is $15:00. The East Ballina Lions are happy to receive donations of eyeglasses, hearing aids, mobile phones, wool and bottles and cans for their recycling program. For stall bookings please ring Wayne on 0422 094 338. Scope Club Of Ballina: The Scope Club of Ballina is a group of ladies who do fundraising for local charities. This year our National Project was to help domestic violence and we chose to support the Ballina Domestic Violence Liaison Committee. Funding

received by this Committee goes towards - Emergency financial support for women and children, Recovery support for women and children and Education and training programs aimed at prevention by delivering training in schools. We raised $2000 at our Race Day and Cent Auction, which was presented to Lisa Gray. Lisa is also involved in a program called “Love Bites” - which is teaching School children about Domestic Violence. Ruth Gradwell Publicity Officer - Ballina Scope Club- 0429 877 733. Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc: Every Mon, Wed and Sat from 10.00 am to 4.00pm at The Marie Hart Library Ballina. Mullumbimby CWA: The CWA Rooms will be open each Friday for refreshments and stalls from 9am to noon. Call in for a cuppa and browse the stalls. For Info Call Jenny 0427 847 282. Mullumbimby branch will join with women from around the world on Thursday, October 15 to celebrate ACWW Day (Associated Country Women of the World) in Women Walk the World, the walk will start at the CWA Rooms at 1pm and return for afternoon tea. Come and join us. Dogs are welcome too. Bring a gold coin for your afternoon tea. Info: Jenny 0427 847 282. We are having a Charity Garage Sale -Lots of goodies are on sale at Mullumbimby CWA Rooms on Saturday, October 17, starting at 8am. For information: Jenny 0427 847 282. Brunswick Valley VIEW Club: Meets on 2nd Thurs of each month, friendship morning on 3rd Thurs. Numbers limited Book in with Wenda on 0449 563 580 or Call president Margaret Alderton for more info on 0429 966 894. Lennox Head CWA: Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 6681 6150. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club Inc: Pottsville Fun Croquet Club will have a new starting time due to daylight saving. Commence at 8.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Black Rocks Sports Fields. For more information ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606 376 Grow Group: Grow is a Community Mental Wellbeing Organization, support

groups for people struggling with their Mental Health. Groups are meeting face to face and some are meeting online(zoom). We have groups in Ballina, Yamba, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for more information ph 1800 558 268 GRAFTON U3A: The Committee are still meeting monthly and sadly we have cancelled the Jabberfest meetings until next year. Mens Shed is open each weekday with limited numbers. The Jabberjournal will continue each month and on the social front a Picnic will be held at the Shannon Creek Dam on Thursday 3rd of December in lieu of the normal luncheon. Grafton Bridge Club: Grafton Bridge Club is now using Stepbridge to play online as a club. That is, we play against only our own members on two sessions a week. At other times we play against people from all over Australia. Grafton VIEW Club: Grafton VIEW Club is gearing up for the 53rd birthday celebration with a “Garden Party” theme. So, please set aside Tuesday, 27th October to come along, have some fun & enjoy listening to the guest speaker, Clare Aman at Grafton District Services Club, at 10.30 am. Please let Vorna know if you will be attending, no later than the Friday before by contacting 6642 4719. Maclean View Club: Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on: 0409 844 212 by Mons, no later than 7 pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes. VIEW Club: VIEW Clubs of Australia have partnered with Australian women’s fashion brand, Black Pepper, to celebrate the club’s 60th Anniversary while helping out children experiencing poverty. A limited edition scarf, designed for VIEW’s Diamond Jubilee, will be available online www.blackpepper.com. au & in Black Pepper retail stores throughout Australia this October, with $10 from each sale going towards children supported by this education charity. Anyone interested in finding out more about VIEW, or becoming a member, can visit www.view.org.au or call 1800 805 366.

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Casino RSM Cavaliers launch into cricket season for 2020/21

Josh Bell and his catch.

CASINO RSM SOCIAL FISHING CLUB FISHING outing results for the long weekend in October – 35 members attended the outing, 31 fish were caught. 1st was David Green on 51 points, 2nd Mark Pirlo on 30 points, 3rd Deb Green on 16 points. New members are welcome, email casinorsmfishingclub. com for further information. General meeting are held on the last Monday of the month at the RSM Club at 7pm.

Mark Pirlo (2nd) and his catch.

The Casino RSM Cavaliers launch into the cricket season for 20/21. It’s been a lean run for the Casino RSM Cavaliers in recent years. However with 12 Major Premiership titles the Cav’s lads are still the most successful LJ Hooker Premier League side in the business. The Far North Coast LJ Hooker Premier League has been running since 1994/95 and brings together the best cricket sides from Casino, Lismore, Ballina and Tweed. The historic rivalry between some of these sides is intense and the cricket is not for the faint hearted. Some of the players to emerge from the Casino Cavaliers include Adam Shields (Australian Country) and Sam Irvine (NSW Country). In more recent years Jacob Wood (QLD), Tim Martin (ACT/NSW Country) and Charles Mitchell (ACT/NSW

Allan Nowlan Country) have come through the CDCA and Cavaliers development system. This season, Tim Martin will lead the mighty Cavaliers. His deputies will be the ageless fast bowling duo of Mark Mison and Al Nowlan. Training this season will be on all Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons at Queen Elizabeth Park. The official launch of the season will be on

October 13th Tuesday afternoon 5.30pm at the Dylan Black nets, Queen Elizabeth Park. Cavalier legends Sam Irvine, John Black and Brad Northfield will be on hand to assist. Casino’s U/16 side are invited to attend and join in the cricketing fun. The first game of the season starts on Saturday Oct 17th at the home of Cavaliers, “The Cauldron”.

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2020 Club Fours winners, played last Tuesday.

Lismore Heights Womens Bowls TUESDAY, 6th October: B Marriott, W McHattan, A O’Connor (daily prize winners) d C Smith, R Campbell, D Quail; S West, R Baker, K Granatelli d E Viero, P Saunders, C Batchelor; The final of the club fours was played, with Norelle Elliott, Anne Fields, Lesley Allen & Liz Turnbull defeating Carole Johnson, Jill Rixon, Barbara Ryan & Denise

Corcoran. Thursday, 8th October: A Fields, L Allen (daily prize winners) d N Elliott, B Ryan; P Raleigh, L Turnbull d G Everingham, E Fowler; B Marriott, F McKinley, L Cupitt d J Ianna, E Viero, K Granatelli. Box duty: Tuesday, 13th October: B Ryan, J Rixon. Thursday, 15th October: L Turnbull, N Elliott.

Lismore Sports Bowling Club WINNING teams, social bowls - Tuesday 6th Z Hobson, B Hutchinson, B Turner 24/7---Jane Rose, R Partridge 31 /12. G Clarke, L Church, R Springall-10/8---Joan Rose, P Fields, J Fowler 11/9. J Quinlan, DPearce 22/15

Friday 9th - B Turner, Jane Rose 27/11, L Bryant, N Nugent, M Munsch 20/8--J Davis, G Rose 21/14--Joan Rose, I Osbourne, C Vanderwall 10/9. Ladies Champ Singles R Moss def J Kennedy 26/10 Friday 10th - M Munsch, R Campbell, G

Moss, A Davis 16/15. Champion Fours winning teams were - K Hoffman , B Turner, N Nugent, G Vanderwall 21/16---B Fowler, M Rose, P Coulson, D Pearce 19/18---L Church, L Kennedy, R Walker Gary Rose 29/13

Johnny Hooker and Col Siviour doing a ’take’ for the cam. THE Sandflies moved camp to the green next door as as the head greenskeeper Duncan is preforming magic on the corner Gibson Green where the boys usually play. Being out for six to eight weeks we share the other two greens with the other Sunday morning mob - The Rabbit Trappers. Good news during the week with Alex Virag dining up from the Woopie Wanderers in Woolgoolga saying that its all go for the trip down there in February which is really great as we are all booked out with that weekender away. Winners on the day were

Champions Three with Little Joe, Mal Lowe and Patrick Kearney getting up on the last end to get a 21 to 18 win over Rob Sands, Roger the Yank and Johnny Fullerstuff. Runners up was a similar score margin with a 22 to 19 for Spearo, Peter Connick and Kenny Arthur going down to Allan Watt and welcome back to him, Paul Buckingham and The General Allan Britt playing his usual fine game. Getting close to the end of the year now and hopefully next year we will have visits to and from Ballina’s premier and only bowling Club Cherry Street Sports.

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Wonderful sailing conditions for Championship race By Trent Morgan THE Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club held their third championship race for the year on Sunday in superb conditions for sailing. It wasn’t too hot, the Easterly sea breeze was light to moderate and the incoming tide meant the fleet could race up to the river mouth, always the best place to sail. However, the incoming tide and the lighter air early on did make for a challenging start, with boats pressed to get across the line at speed. The gennaker division had a fleet of nine, divided between Formula 15s and RS100s. Both these classes are spectacular downwind, boasting spinnakers which drive them to top speed. Barry Bradford and Anna Hugenholtz in Formula 15 ‘Trade Secret’ were too strong on the day, taking the race by a convincing six minutes. Fellow Formula 15 skipper Clare Southwell was back in her boat ‘Magic Formula’, fresh from just being part of the winning crew at last weekend’s Queensland 18 Foot Skiff state

A cross section of divisions racing in the river mouth - L-R Graeme Fleming and Fiona Cormack (Spider 550), Clare Southwell and Matt Andrews (Formula 15), Duncan Dey (RS 100), Paul Wrightson (Impulse) and Michael Wiley and Tara Goodey (Formula 15). Photo by Jane Morgan. titles held in Moreton Bay. Well done Clare! The monohull division had a fleet of ten, the best for the year to date, with some good close racing at times amongst the Impulses and Lasers.

Daisy and Trent Morgan prevailed on the day though in their NS14 ‘Graeme Garden’ who worked hard on their tacking in trying to keep out of the incoming tide going to windward.

The consistent Col Woodbry in his NACRA 16 Squared catamaran won his division with good competition from Tony Pullyn in his Taipan and Michael Cocks in his A class cat.

Graeme Fleming and Fiona Cormack won the day in their Spider 550 ‘Incy Wincy’, on a day which some of the trailer sailors might like to forget in terms of race results, having failed to make the start on time.

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FISHING REPORT Ballina – The numbers of mahi mahi around the FAD have improved this week. Live baits have been working well and it will also be worth trolling a skirted lure around out wide of the FAD. The 32 fathom line has been producing some flathead, snapper and trag. The usual baits such as mullet, squid and pilchards have all been working. Some quality pearl perch have come from the 48’s on cut baits. The numbers of

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flathead in the lower reaches have increased, and have been biting better on the run out tide. Prawns and mullet have been working well on the bream between the ferry and Wardell. The tides this week should be good at night if you want to chase some mulloway, but the live baits have been hard to find so make sure you have some cut bait or soft plastics as back up. Tight lines, Brett – Ballina Bait & Tackle, 02 6686 2527.

THE last few months have proved successful for East Lismore Bowling Club’s greenkeeper John Wyborn. Wyborn took out a fiercely contested A grade singles title against Steve Gregory before backing up a week later to win the Open pairs final with partner Rocco defeating Paul Maloney and Jeff Beard. East Lismore Bowls has been making up for lost time recently after COVID-19 restrictions meant bowls, like most of life at this time, was shut-down. The A grade singles, and Open pairs competitions were completed with B grade singles and pairs and Open triples currently being contested. Wyborn and Gregory provided a tight and highly competitive A grade singles final. The overall score line between the two never exceeded a shot or two and end by end they pushed each other until the final bowl of the end was bowled. The jack was regularly moved by both players who showed incredible control in their draw games in what was rather windy conditions. Even as the score line approached the magical 31 mark both players were drawing shots, moving the jack and stealing ends from each other

John Wyborn and Rocco - Open pairs winners. with determined and nerveless bowling. In what proved to be the last end the jack was once again moved by each bowler with Wyborn ultimately drawing shot to take out the win 31-30. He was understandably delighted with the result. To add to this impressive result Wyborn skipped Rocco to a 25-6 victory over Maloney and Beard in the Open pairs final a week later. The Wyborn/Rocco team dominated the score line over a valiant Maloney/Beard team however with only 31 points

scored in 21 ends, the end by end breakdown was much closer than the final score line indicated. The final was again played in windy conditions on a slick surface and the tight end by end scores demonstrated a very controlled and competitive game of bowls. East Lismore Bowling Club is also currently preparing for its November carnival which will take place on the 14th and 15th of November with a triples (Saturday) and pairs (Sunday) format. Interested bowlers should contact the club for more information or to register teams.

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World Surf League Australian Grand Slam of Surfing Pictured: Brendan Margieson Photographer: Cestari/WSL

Pictured: Isabella Nichols Photographer: Cestari/WSL SEVERAL of our Northern Rivers pro surfers featured at the Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast in pumping surf at South Stradbroke Island in the second event of the World Surf League Australian Grand Slam of Surfing. In the women’s Isabella Nichols won the event and has taken over the Yellow Jeep Leaders Jersey with a series of radical snaps in the final to beat Sophie McCulloch. She hails from the Sunshine Coast but has recently moved down to Banora Point in NSW.

“It’s crazy that I’ve won this event and I’m now leading the Australian Grand Slam Ratings, I’m over-themoon,” Nichols said. The surprise on day one was the elimination of world champions Tyler Wright and Stephanie Gilmore. Tricky conditions were on offer for competitors with close out waves along with a few peaks that offered short rides that made scoring big points difficult. The odd deep tube ride was available but few and far between. Good mates Stuart

Kennedy and Owen Wright from Lennox Head and Byron Bay respectively competed against each other in the first round along with Gold Coast surfer Chris Bennets with Wright scoring a last minute tube on a rare left-hander to eliminate Kennedy. Connor O’Leary from Lennox Head was luckier with a solid win in round one. Byron Bay’s Soli Bailey couldn’t find rhythm in his first heat and was knocked out of the event. Owen and Connor both went down in the quarter finals with their opponents

Thursday 15th to Wednesday 21st October October

CLARENCE - River Entrance

Thursday 15th to Wednesday 21st October YAMBA AREA FIRST LIGHT 5.43am 5.42am 5.41am 5.40am 5.39am 5.38am 5.37am

SUNRISE 6.08am 6.07am 6.06am 6.04am 6.03am 6.02am 6.01am

SUNSET 6.56pm 6.56pm 6.57pm 6.58pm 6.58pm 6.59pm 7.00pm

LASTLIGHT 7.20pm 7.21pm 7.21pm 7.22pm 7.23pm 7.23pm 7.25pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.45am 5.44am 5.43am 5.42am 5.41am 5.40am 5.39am

SUNRISE 6.09am 6.08am 6.07am 6.06am 6.05am 6.04am 6.03am

SUNSET 6.57pm 6.57pm 6.58pm 6.58pm 6.59pm 7.00pm 7.00pm

LASTLIGHT 7.21pm 7.21pm 7.22pm 7.23pm 7.23pm 7.24pm 7.24pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.44am 5.43am 5.42am 5.41am 5.40am 5.39am 5.38am

SUNRISE 6.08am 6.07am 6.06am 6.05am 6.04am 6.03am 6.02am

SUNSET 6.54pm 6.55pm 6.55pm 6.56pm 6.56pm 6.57pm 6.58pm

LASTLIGHT 7.18pm 7.18pm 7.19pm 7.20pm 7.20pm 7.21pm 7.22pm

CASINO AREA DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

TWEED HEADS AREA DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

former pro surfers Dean Morrison and Bede Durbidge along with renowned freesurfer and Cabarita resident Brendan “Margo” Margieson. Margieson won with a beautiful tube ride. “It was such an honour to get the call up for this event and get to surf with some of my great mates and favourite surfers - especially in such pumping surf. I feel I was lucky to get that barrel because all of those guys are still so talented - I’m just so stoked to have had this opportunity,” Margieson said.

TIDE TIMES

Sunrise and Sunset on the Northern Rivers DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

doubling their total scores. Mikey Wright had an incredible victory over Liam O’Brien in pumping but challenging conditions at South Stradbroke Island. “It’s great to take the win and I’ve had some great heats and waves through this event - these chunky barrelling waves really suit me,” Wright said. Former WSL Commissioner Kieren Perrow from Byron Bay was invited to compete in the Heritage heat which featured former world champ Mark “Occy” Occhilupo,

THIS WEEK’S TIDE TIMES, SUNRISE AND SUNSET IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NORTHERN RIVERS TIMES

DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

LOW 1.44am, 1.44pm 2.23am, 2.35pm 3.02am, 3.27pm 3.42am, 4.19pm 4.21am, 5.15pm 5.01am, 6.14pm 5.43am, 7.20pm

HIGH 7.47am, 8.01pm 8.32am, 8.46pm 9.18am, 9.31pm 10.05am, 10.18pm 10.54am, 11.06pm 11.44am, 11.57pm 12.38pm

EVANS HEAD - River Entrance DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

LOW 1.43am, 1.45pm 2.21am, 2.35pm 3.00am, 3.26pm 3.39am, 4.17pm 4.19am, 5.11pm 5.02am, 6.08pm 5.49am, 7.09pm

HIGH 7.47am, 7.58pm 8.31am, 8.43pm 9.15am, 9.27pm 10.00am, 10.13pm 10.47am, 11.00pm 11.37am, 11.53pm 12.31pm

BALLINA - River Entrance DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

LOW 2.00am, 2.00pm 2.40am, 2.52pm 3.18am, 3.45pm 3.57am, 4.38pm 4.37am, 5.34pm 5.17am, 6.35pm 6.00am, 7.44pm

HIGH 8.08am, 8.20pm 8.53am, 9.05pm 9.38am, 9.51pm 10.25am, 10.38pm 11.11am, 11.25pm 12.01pm 12.17am, 12.54pm

TWEED HEADS - River Entrance DAY Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st

LOW 1.33am, 1.36pm 2.13am, 2.27pm 2.53am, 3.17pm 3.32am, 4.10pm 4.14am, 5.04pm 4.55am, 6.03pm 5.40am, 7.08pm

HIGH 7.45am, 8.02pm 8.31am, 8.46pm 9.17am, 9.30pm 10.06am, 10.15pm 10.56am, 11.03pm 11.48am, 11.54pm 12.45pm

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North Coast Road Racers back on track

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Story and photos by Halden Boyd

It also meant the Club could not run the NSW Short Course Racing Titles, which was sad WHEN it comes to motorsports blow. you will not come across a more Inter-regional and state border friendly group than those who closures impacted on the Club’s race motorcycle enthusiasts rider base, with the event held and thoroughly enjoy it and the in Lismore on the 10th and 11th camaraderie. October having to be billed as a And it was smiles all round recreational ride weekend. as members of the Northern Strict social distancing Rivers Road Racing Club and protocols were put into place others hit the bitumen at the and to the test for the event Lismore Go Cart Circuit for which went off without a hitch. their first meeting in seven “While we had to tone months because of Covid-19 down the event it was a huge restrictions. success and everyone was so Like many businesses, happy to be able to get back sporting clubs, and other groups out onto the track and to blow holding recreational activities out the cobwebs of their loved North Coast Road Racers two wheeled machines,” Club (NCRR) was forced to stop its secretary Narelle Rankin said. 2020 club championships when “Everyone was so happy and Covid-19 hit back in March. because of the new Covid plan

we adopted we have set the pace for monthly events to kick off again.” North Coast Road Racers was the first motorcycling club in Australia to adjust to the new Covid-19 regulations. “Many other clubs are now looking at adopting a similar approach to get bike racing back on track which we are thrilled about.” “We love this sport and you could not get a better group of people at each meet,” Narelle said.

“Everyone in the motorcycling fraternity is so friendly, but on the track it is full on competition and all racers are truly focussed on that and improving their road racing skills.” The North Coast Road Racers Club formed back in 1992 when three locals put their heads together to discuss the idea of road racing motorcycles on the Lismore Go Kart track which for most of the year is relatively unused. The idea of running short course events on tight

circuits suddenly took off in Australia, mainly because it was affordable and that more events could be held away from big track locations which are mainly run in big track city locations and other circuits like Phillip Island and Bathurst as just some examples. Motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone thinking about getting involved can visit the North Coast Road Racers website at: www.northcoastroadracers.com The Club also has an active Facebook page.

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