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HIGH HOPES FOR ELORA by Halden Boyd

ELORA Treen is a happy little two-year-old girl with a huge and bouncy smile, but she faces a challenging life ahead, with physical and emotional milestones everyone who loves her are planning to see met. And these are the goals she and her family are dealing with as the community rallies to Elora’s quest to just be normal and to be happy. Elora has a medical condition called NGLY1, which is an extremely rare degenerative disease which has just been discovered, as experts worldwide collaborate to find an answer and cures. NGLY1, which is pronounced EN-GLY-ONE, is only shared by one other Australian child and affecting only 70 people throughout the world. Her quality of life will be impacted greatly and getting her the help she needs will be challenging for her parents. As Elora played, as a typical cute kid does, and the ABC TV Kids show was keeping her alert, she played with bright toys and smart books. Her mum Jessica was teary eyed with her partner Adrian as they came to terms with the future, which is now looking much brighter. As it happens, the Grace Science Foundation in the USA which researches rare diseases took on the challenge in efforts to find a cure. “NGLY1 is a genetic disorder where the sufferer is deficient in an enzyme that breaks down protein and affects the nervous

system,” Elora’s mum, Jessica Treen, said. “The disorder leads to physical development being held back in children big time... some children can walk, and others like Elora can’t, most kids are non-verbal or just speak one or two words.” “Basically because the enzyme doesn’t break down

Jessica and Adrian Treen with their daughter, Elora, who is facing a challenging medical condition

the protein in the nervous system it accumulated so there is degeneration of the nervous system, and kids get to a point where they progress and then they tend to go the other way.” “In saying that, there are 50 different mutations of it, including things like blindness.” However, there is hope because the Grace Science Foundation is trialling an enzyme replacement drug which will help stop degeneration in its tracks until a cure can be found. In the meantime, Jessica and Adrian’s family have set up a GoFundMe campaign called ‘Hope For Elora’. “Eventually we will have to take Elora to the USA for treatment and we were just dumbfounded that the family set it up without us knowing, and we are so humbled by the support we have received from everyone,” Jessica said. However it’s not the money when everything is boiled down, and Jessica has started an Instagram page to get word out to the community about the rare disease. “It is called ‘Living Loudly NGLY1’ and it aims to educate everyone about the disorder.” “While it is not looking overly promising for Elora we do have hope, as we just want to say thanks to everyone for their kindness and support.” The GoFundMe ‘Hope For Elora’ page can be accessed on the Internet at https:// au.gofundme.com/f/hope-forelora

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Ballina and Lismore electorates welcome ten new firefighters FIRE Stations across the Northern Rivers will welcome new firefighters with the latest recruits graduating from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills. Alstonville and Tenterfield stations will each see three new recruits, and Byron Bay will receive four. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said this was excellent news for the Northern Rivers. “These new firefighters have received world-class training and we are very grateful they will be joining the Northern Rivers community,” Mr Franklin said. “We are all aware of the devastation of the bushfires last summer and it is reassuring that there will be more firies on the ground to help protect our communities”.

“It takes a lot of courage to choose a career that means you might put yourself at risk to protect others and I admire each one of the new recruits”. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott congratulated the recruits for embarking on a rewarding career that will ultimately put them on the frontline when it comes to protecting their communities. “The men and women who graduate as part of this class have already shown that they have what it takes to protect the irreplaceable”, Mr Elliott said. “These Fire and Rescue personnel begin their careers at a time when our frontline workers have never been more necessary, and they know they will have the full support of the NSW Government throughout their new careers”. This month the NSW

Government announced a $192 million investment in response to the Independent Bushfire Inquiry, including $36 million for a new first responder mental health strategy that will support all emergency service first responders. The following recruits will join local fire stations: Alstonville • Craig Beare • Benjamin Bramwell • Michael Nemeth Tenterfield • Lee Crowe • Samuel Gibbins • Todd Kelsall Byron Bay • Stuart Campbell • German Cerezo Alonso • Sean Houlahan • Bradley Morgan “On behalf of the community, I am pleased to welcome these firefighters to their new stations,” Mr Franklin said.

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... and eight new firies for Tweed THE Tweed is set to be better protected against fires this summer with the arrival of eight new firefighters fresh from the latest graduation at Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills in Western Sydney, according to Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest. “This is great news for the Tweed and on behalf of all locals I welcome the new recruits to our area, “Mr Provest said. Clayton will join the Tweed Heads Fire Brigade, Sophie, Cody and Zachary will be at

Banora Point while Jackson, Luke, Scott and Leanne will be based at Kingscliff Mr Provest said they recruits were beginning their careers at a time when our frontline workers have never been more necessary, and they know they will have the full support of the NSW Government throughout their new careers. The Nationals in NSW Government recently announced a $192 million investment in response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry, including new FRNSW tankers and personal

protective clothing. FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said the graduates have trained with passion and dedication to become part of the FRNSW family. “These recruits have shown they have the diverse skills, capabilities and talents required to undertake the varied work that our firefighters do – from educating the community about fire safety and providing emergency medical care to responding to fires, natural disasters and hazmat incident,” Commissioner Baxter said.

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Labor demands government abandon plans to close Murwillumbah schools by Halden Boyd THE Labor Party is demanding the NSW Government abandon its plan to close four schools at Murwillumbah, forcing them into one location, in a decision that is says has angered the Far North Coast community. The NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay recently visited Murwillumbah with Lismore MP Janelle Saffin and Richmond MP Justine Elliot. They met concerned staff and parents who said they weren’t consulted. Under the Government’s plan Murwillumbah Public School, Murwillumbah East Public School and Wollumbin High School will close and move into a single campus at Murwillumbah High School. Department of Education documents reveal the amalgamation of the four schools in 2024 will change the staffing allocation and potentially displace dozens of teaching and support staff. Labor claims the closure of Murwillumbah East Public School means the Government is dumping its election promise to upgrade the site. Ms McKay said the Government was robbing future generations of quality public

PROTECTING SCHOOLS: From left, State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, Murwillumbah East Public School P&C Association President Soenke Biermann, NSW Opposition Leader Jodi McKay, Tweed Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Reece Byrnes and Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot with parents and students outside the school. education by forcing four schools into one American-style mega-school. “Labor wants to build schools and create jobs but the Government wants to close them and slash staff. This decision is a betrayal to this community and must be reversed,” Ms McKay said. “I am here to let the Murwillumbah community know that Labor is with you, we will fight this.” Lismore MP Janelle Saffin said the Murwillumbah

community had been blindsided by what she called a cruel cost-cutting decision. “Building one mega school will impact on the quality of education, increase travel times and reduce green space. There is also a big question about what it will mean for local jobs,” she said. “The Government must show some respect and halt the project until local parents and teachers are properly engaged. I am also seeking a guarantee that all current staff will be

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retained.” The Federal Member of Richmond Justine Elliot said secret school closures were a shameful act by the Premier Gladys Berejiklian. “She is selling out our children and selling out our community,” Ms Elliott said. “North Coast Nationals MPs Geoff Provest and Ben Franklin have been plotting for months to forcibly close four local schools, cram students into one location and sell the other school sites. Our community

wants the Government to scrap this proposal.” The New South Wales Shadow Minister for Education Prue Car said the plan was drawn up without involving the local community. “This plan was deliberately hatched in secret with absolutely no community consultation. The Government is breaking an election commitment and closing down beloved local schools against the community’s wishes,” she said.

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Draft NSW redistribution sees massive move west for the seat of Lismore by Halden Boyd THE New South Wales Electoral Commission has released its draft report on the redistribution of State seats, with the biggest change on the North Coast being Lismore, with the electorate spreading east to take in more of the coastal region in the Ballina electorate, mainly in the western parts of Byron Shire. The seats of Tweed and Ballina remain virtually unchanged, and in the seat of Clarence Casino and most of the Richmond Valley Council remains in the electorate. The redistribution change has been greeted with mixed reaction, with the the Leader of the NSW Nationals John Barilaro and Chairman of the NSW Nationals Andrew Fraser welcoming the NSW Electoral Commission draft redistribution. Mr Barilaro said the draft redistribution released by the NSW Electoral Commission was ‘a victory for regional NSW, showing reasonable and fair consideration for our regional communities’. “The draft boundaries show common sense and protect all regional electorates by ensuring fair representation for people in the bush,” Mr Barilaro said. “Going to see your local representative in the regions isn’t as simple as a quick walk down the street, with many regional people needing to travel for several hours to see their local member of parliament.” “On the back of record droughts, devastating fires and now the economic impacts of

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COVID-19 I’m pleased that for the first time in many years the bush has not had to lose another seat to the city.” Mr Fraser said he was pleased with the draft redistribution so far, with regional NSW shown the respect it deserves. “With some NSW electorates the size of European countries, the difficulties of representing these areas is compounded by distance and accessibility,” Mr Fraser said. “The decline in people leaving the regions even in the face of one of the worst droughts in recorded history can be attributed to the record delivery of infrastructure and services by the NSW Nationals

in Government.” “While the Commission’s decision is positive for regional NSW, the NSW Nationals will continue to argue that some regional seats are already too large, which can limit people’s access to their local MPs.” “This draft redistribution, to me acknowledges the unique circumstances of living in regional NSW,” he said. A spokesman from Janelle Saffin’s Lismore electorate office said the local Member would be studying the report in detail and be releasing a statement in coming days. In its report the Redistribution Panel said the Far North Coast would virtually remain unchanged.

“For much of the North Coast, there is a relatively consistent growth outlook, with all areas expected to increase and the largest gains expected along the coast and in the larger inland centres such as Lismore and Casino,” the report said. “Elector numbers in most coastal areas are expected to increase, driven by a combination of retirees and families, many of whom have moved from metropolitan Sydney.” “The Redistribution Panel proposes no changes to the electoral district of Coffs Harbour, and only slight adjustments to the boundaries of the electoral district of Tweed.”

“The Redistribution Panel proposes to transfer part of the locality of North Woodburn which is a part of Lismore Local Government Area (LGA) from the electoral district of Lismore to the electoral district of Clarence.” “We propose that the eastern boundary of the electoral district of Lismore reverts back to the pre-2013 redistribution boundary location.” Accordingly, part of Byron LGA including the localities of Eureka, Federal, Huonbrook, Goonengerry, part of Wilsons Creek and surrounds is proposed to be transferred from the electoral district of Ballina to the electoral district of Lismore,” the report said.

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$5m for Clarence Way upgrade By Tim Howard A MULTI-million funding injection to upgrade to unsealed sections of the Clarence Way will improve access for local agricultural and forestry industries and regional freight connecting Grafton to the Bruxner Highway. Making the announcement Federal Member for Page and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said both governments will co-fund the project to the tune of $2.5 million with Clarence Valley Council matching it dollar-fordollar. The project will see the upgrade of a series of currently unsealed sections of the Clarence Way to the south from Keybarbin to Flagstone Creek. Mr Hogan said the road upgrade project supported local jobs in the agricultural and forestry industry operations. “This upgrade will improve access to markets through safe and reliable road access for freight, local businesses and the local community,” he said. “This section of Clarence Way has a loose, dangerous and uneven gravel surface. This means businesses not to market, but in many cases their products or vehicles are damaged due to the poor condition of the road.” “This upgrade totals over 5kms of road and involves a resurfacing area of approximately 46,000m2.” Mr Gulaptis said it was important to

back projects that put people back in work, retain existing jobs and stimulate local economies. “This project is a major boost for local agricultural and forestry industries and an important link in the regional freight network,” Mr Gulaptis said. “A productive freight industry getting their produce and stock to market, to the many employed in freight and related industries, right through to the consumers at the other end of the supply chain. “This is a positive outcome for our community and comes at a critical time after back-to-back challenges triggered by natural disasters.” Clarence Valley Council Mayor Jim Simmons welcomed the funding stating the sealing of the remaining 20 kms of unsealed road on Clarence Way was a high priority for Council. “This funding will complete sealing which has long been lobbied for by the industry in the area. “This area was badly affected in the

recovery grant”. Clarence Valley Council was awarded $2.5 million following a successful application under the co-funded by the Federal and NSW Governments.

DRIVER TRAPPED IN TRUCK CRASH by Halden Boyd A TRUCK driver has escaped serious injury after being trapped in his truck at Myrtle Creek south of Casino on Friday 6th November. The truck carrying organic fertiliser was travelling south on the Summerland Way when it left the road 10 kilometers south of the Rappville turnoff and ran into trees and rolled over. A spokesman from the Casino Volunteer Rescue VRA Squad said the man was

trapped in the vehicle for 90 minutes. He was released suffering chest injuries. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended

along with ambulance paramedics. The 29-year-old was taken to Lismore Hospital for assessment and treatment.

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT Man charged over Myocum fire MURDER CHARGES LAID DETECTIVES have extradited a man from Queensland and charged him with murder over the death of a man at Lismore in June 2013. At 5.30am on Thursday 6th June 2013, 29-year-old Dennis Dalton was found at the front of his Goonellabah home with severe head injuries. He was taken to Lismore Base Hospital before being transferred to Gold Coast University Hospital where he died ten days later. Detectives from the Richmond Police District established Strike Force Headley to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr Dennis’ death. At a Coronial Inquest held last year the Deputy State Coroner Jeff Linden Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Following further inquiries strike force detectives with the assistance of the Queensland Police Service Homicide Squad arrested 39-year-old Clinton Brian Williams at a home in Holmview in Queensland, about 40km south-east of Brisbane on Tuesday 3rd November 2020. He was charged by virtue of a court warrant with murder. Strike force detectives travelled to Queensland where they applied for and were granted extradition to New South Wales at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, and Mr Williams was taken to Lismore Police Station and formally charged with murder. Police will allege Mr Dalton and the Churchwood Place in the early hours of Thursday 6th June 2013. The former Goonellabah man was refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court in January. FRESH INFORMATION ON MISSING GRAFTON WOMAN POLICE say they have received fresh information about a woman who went missing from Grafton years ago, and are appealing for people who might know of here whereabouts to come forward. For many years, police have maintained that 19-year-old Jasmine Morris, also known as Jasmine Moore, was last seen outside the Bi-Lo supermarket in South Grafton around 3pm on Tuesday 6th October 2009. However, fresh information has been received that Jasmine may have been in the company of an Aboriginal female, as well as two other males on this day. Police are also appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of an area commonly known as ‘Sunshine Park’ opposite the Walkers Marina Hotel in South Grafton, during the afternoon of October 6th to contact them. A Coronial Inquest into the November 12, 2020

disappearance and suspected death of Jasmine is being held at the Coffs Harbour Court from Monday 16th November 2020.

POLICE have charged a man following investigations into a fire that destroyed a home on the north coast last year. On Tuesday 17th September 2019 emergency services were called to Tyagarah Road, Myocum, after reports of a fire. On arrival officers found a home to be well alight. The occupants, including three men, all managed to escape the fire uninjured, however, the family dog died in the blaze. A crime scene was established, and

investigations commenced by officers from Tweed/Byron Police District. Officers on Wednesday 4th November 2020 attended a home in Mullumbimby where they arrested a 25-year-old man. He was taken to Byron Bay Police Station where he was charged with damaging property by fire with intent to cause injury. He was given strict conditional bail and is due to appear in Byron Bay Local Court on Monday 7th December 2020.

and police are hopeful that it will continue to motivate anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 6642 0222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. TEENAGER CHARGED WITH LIGHTING FIRES AN 18-year-old Burringbar Rural Fire Service volunteer has been charged following an investigation into several north coast. Detectives from Tweed/Byron Police District established Strike Force Epicentre with assistance from the State Crime Command Financial Crime Squad’s Arson Unit to investigate more than a dozen grass in the Burringbar and Mooball areas between Wednesday 7th October 2020 and Tuesday 3rd November 2020. Police have also been assisted by As part of their inquiries police commenced an investigation of a on Yarrabee Terrace at Stokers Siding, about 13km south-east of Murwillumbah, at about 6.30pm on Tuesday 3rd November which was reported to and extinguished by the NSW Rural Fire Service. Following extensive inquiries, about 7.50am on Wednesday 4th November police stopped a vehicle in Broadway Street, Burringbar, and arrested an 18-year-old Brendan Piccini. A subsequent search warrant was executed at a Burringbar home where pistol. He was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and charged with nine counts of intentionally causing and one count of possessing an unauthorised pistol. Police alleged Mr Piccini lit several blazes in the area before returning to as a volunteer. Investigations are ongoing. The NSW Rural Fire Service immediately stood down Mr Piccini as a Burringbar Brigade member, and he will appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on the 23rd November.

Helicopter kept busy with two serious accidents THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter was kept busy following two serious motorcycle accidents in the Richmond Valley on Sunday 8th November. Just before 6pm the Helicopter was tasked to Carramar Road at Ellangowan to reports of a male suffering serious injuries after falling from his motorcycle. Local ambulance paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment to the male prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and critical

care medical team. The medical team assisted in treatment and stabilised the male prior to him being flown direct to the Gold Coast University Hospital suffering serious chest injuries. As well the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on an urgent inter-hospital retrieval from the Kyogle Hospital to the Gold Coast University Hospital for a male suffering serious traumatic injuries following a motorcycle accident.

Three injured in two car crash at Pimlico THREE people received minor injuries after two vehicles collided on the Pacific Motorway just north of the Coolgardie Road overpass around midday on Tuesday 3rd November. A white SUV and a grey SUV came to grief which merging ahead of a single lane section which is being opened to dual lanes in coming weeks. The grey SUV ended up on its roof. A fleet of ambulances from Ballina attended, along with the Ballina

Fire Brigade and local Police. One person was taken to Ballina Hospital with non life threatening

injuries. The highway was party closed and traffic control was provided by Roads NSW staff and vehicles.

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Draft Far North Coast water policy call for submissions By Tim Howard FAR North Coast residents have been invited to give their input into a water strategy to cope with both the population growth of the region and the impacts of climate change. The NSW Government has released a Draft Regional Water Strategy for the Far North Coast region and wants regional people and organisations to comment and contribute to it. Local politicians: Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis, Tweed MP Geoff Provest and Ben Franklin MLC say the regional water strategy is an important chance for residents, farmers, businesses and councils to have their say on how water infrastructure is designed and managed in the future. Mr Franklin, the Nationals Member of the NSW Legislative Council representing the region, said the Far North Coast is one of the most biodiverse areas in Australia and new climate modelling suggests droughts may be more severe in the future. “Over a third of water extraction in the Far North

Coast region is used for town water supplies so we need to make decisions now about how, where and when to direct new investment to give the region adequate water security into the future,” Mr Franklin said. Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest said the NSW Government had committed over $4 million in the past three years to co-fund eligible water and sewerage projects across the Far North Coast region to deliver

improvements to public health and water security. “The draft strategy for the Far North Coast region is the culmination of extensive consultation and close partnerships with councils and local water utilities,” Mr Provest said. Chris Gulaptis noted that we had just experienced one of the worst droughts on record and we must prepare our regions and make them more drought resilient. The draft Far North

Coast Strategy has been on display since October 30 and continues on exhibition to December 13. Stakeholders and the wider community will have the opportunity to attend a webinar or face to face consultation sessions and provide their feedback. The webinar will take place at 2pm – 4pm on Monday November 9. The face to face consultation sessions will take place at 9:30am – 12pm

on Wednesday, November 11 in Tweed Heads and at 9:30am – 12pm on Thursday November 12 in Lismore. Local aboriginal engagement sessions will take place at 1:30pm – 4pm Wednesday, November 11 in Tweed Heads and at 1.30pm – 4pm Thursday November 12 in Lismore. For more information and to register your attendance visit www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/ far-north-coast-regionalwater-strategy.

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Saffin supports priority for mental health By Alexis Galloway

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WITH Beyond Blue reporting 1 in 7 Australians will experience depression in their lifetime, the importance of bringing mental health into the spotlight during the isolation COVID-19 can bring - has never been more important. State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has continued to take action towards improving local services for those in need, by holding a key forum last week to discover gaps in services and responses. “Since the beginning of COVID-19, a large number of people have contacted me, seeking support on many issues, including mental health.

One quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime; 1 in 7 Australians will experience depression in their lifetime; 1 in 7 Australians is currently experiencing an anxiety condition; 1 in 6 Australians is currently experiencing depression or anxiety or both. *https://www.beyondblue. org.au/

Attendees of the Mental Health Forum last week “Prior to that, people in rural and regional areas were already struggling due to bushfires, drought, floods and still recovering from the catastrophic Debbie flood,” she said. The event held at the Lismore Workers Club, was also attended by NSW

Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Crown Lands Shadow Minister Tara Moriarty. “When people are doing it tough, we have a responsibility to support them to get them back on their feet. It is critical that we listen directly to the needs of the

POLITICAL FIGHT OVER PLAN TO CUT WAGES OF BALLINA AND TWEED PUBLIC SERVANTS THE Shadow Minister fo Industrial Relations and the Shadow Minister for the North Coast Adam Searle says the fight is on to stop the New South Wales government plan to cut public sector payrises. He said health workers, teachers, nurses, police, cleaners and firefighters are among the 3,906 public servants in Ballina and the 2,639 public servants in Tweed facing further wage cuts announced by the Berejiklian Government. “Having already cut the NSW public sector pay increase this year from its standard 2.5% to just 0.3%, the Government now intend to indefinitely cut the rate from 2.5% to

1.5%,” Mr Searle said. “This is a kick in the guts for people like health workers and teachers, bus and train drivers, cleaners, security guards and many more.” “Our public servants have steered our state through this pandemic, and Gladys Berejiklian is thanking them with another pay cut,” Mr Searle said.

“Public servants in the Ballina and Tweed electorates are critical to the local economy and at a time when we need economic stimulus.” “Cutting their wages will hurt local businesses and local families.” “The Government should not be taking wages from the pockets of 3,906 workers in Ballina and 2,639 workers in Tweed,” Mr Searle added. “The best way we can stimulate the local economy is by supporting people to spend their wages in local businesses, at supermarkets and other shops. That’s how we keep regional economies afloat during this crisis.”

community to achieve this. “With high demand for services, I’m calling on the Government to provide additional support for mental health across Lismore,” she said. More than 20 key stakeholders from Indigenous organisations, local health

services, the social welfare sector, not-for-profit sector, emergency services, local Government and suicide prevention organisations attended the event.

Local member welcomes new round of local road programme funding LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin is urging the four local councils in her electorate of Lismore to put forward shovel-ready projects for Round 2 of the accelerated Fixing Local Roads program which have opened. Ms Saffin she hoped Lismore City, Kyogle, Tenterfield and Tweed Shire would secure their fair share of an additional $136.4 million in funding which would be injected into regional New South Wales to generate more jobs and stimulate local economies. “Local councils currently do the heavy lifting because they are responsible for maintaining over 85 percent of the total 180,000 kilometrelong road network in New South Wales, including local roads (about 80 per cent of that network) and regional roads,” Ms Saffin said. “There is no doubt that we need better and safer roads right across the Electorate of Lismore and our local communities also need extra help to recover from the economic impacts of drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Fixing Local Roads is a grantbased program, where local councils can apply for funding to repair, patch, maintain and seal priority local council roads.” “Applications can be made for a 100 percent contribution from the NSW Government for specific works but councils are encouraged to co-contribute with funds or in-kind contributions.” “Applications for Round 2 of the Australian Government and joint NSW Government programme remain open until Friday 4th December 2020.” “Shovel-ready projects will need to start this financial year and be delivered within two years, according the programme’s updated guidelines.” The Australian Government committed $191 million in June this year to build on the NSW Government’s $500 million programme over five years. Guidelines and a factsheet for Round 2 of the Fixing Local Roads Programme can be found here www. rms.nsw.gov.au/fixinglocalroads

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Casino girl looks to the stars in future career goals Exclusive story by Halden Boyd A SMART young sixteenyear-old Casino teenager has firmly placed her eyes skyward after achieving some amazing outcomes recently for herself, Casino High School, and for the North Coast community. Isabella Ennever is pursuing her passion for female gender equality and leadership as she chases her dream and her passion to be a flight surgeon at the American based National Aeronautics and Space Administration organisation, known as NASA. Isabella in setting a high bar for herself in life has recently won a place on the National Youth Science Forum 2020 after being sponsored and supported by the Casino Branch of Rotary International. She has also recently been made a recipient of the National Youth Of The Streets 2020/21 Scholarship programme which will see her receive financial support towards her education as well as mentoring in her chosen career path. This month Isabella was named as one of the winners in the Country to Canberra 2020 leadership competition which will see her travel to the Australian capital in mid 2021 for five days to interact with our countries’

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leading influential and successful females in politics, business, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and also the arts. The 16-year-old Year 11 young woman entered the Country to Canberra Leadership Competition (C2C) because she saw it as an exciting challenge. “I entered because C2C seems like an amazing opportunity to meet likeminded driven people who share my passion for empowering women to follow their aspirations,” Isabella said. “I enjoy learning new things and the collaboration with others during the programme will allow me to explore new perspectives about gender

equality.” “From the experience of C2C I hope to cultivate my leadership skills and obtain more tools to encourage others to do the same in my community. I hope to learn about accommodating to different communication styles, something I believe will become incredibly important in a workplace setting,” Isabella said. Isabella is up up front saying who her role model woman is too. “Alyssa Carson is my role model and is the youngest astronaut in training in history, and through her involvement at NASA and ground-breaking achievements, she is paving the way for other enthusiastic

women to choose a path in STEM.” However when it comes to real life at present as she sets her goals skyward she says one of her favourite things is being a country girl. “Something I have come to respect about living in a rural area is its ability to persevere through any hardship due to the strong sense of community. As a result, I have learnt about and adopted and unique resilience that I will carry for the rest of my life,” Isabella said. “And my favourite quote is ‘Logic will get you from A to Z... and imagination will take you everywhere’, which is something Albert Einstein wisely said.” And Isabelle is quite clear in

her lifetime path goal. “I really love science and hope to be a flight surgeon one day. This is a doctor specialised in aerospace medicine, with my greatest ambition working at NASA,” she said. “I hope to be a leader in a generation of STEM where female success is so normalised that we do not have to attach gender to our achievements. Space science is an incredible thing as it promotes equality between both countries and gender through cooperation.” Isabelle when not studying really is a down-to-earth natural young lady. “I love reading anything from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice’ to JK Rowling’s Harry Potter. I find inspiration from the characters and it is sort of a meditative outlet for me. I also love horse riding, one of my favourite things in the world galloping along the beach,” Isabella said.

$20 MILLION BUSHFIRE GRANT COULD CREATE 20 NEW TIMBER JOBS By Tim Howard ONE of the Clarence Valley’s largest timber companies, Big River Group has been successful in securing a $10 million ‘dollar-forrecovery grant to assist in consolidating its operations and enhance its Grafton-based facility, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and

Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis have announced. Big River is well renowned with over a century of experience in the timber industry and one of the Clarence Valley’s major industry employers. They currently have two main operating facilities, Grafton and Wagga Wagga. Following the recent

supply of logs for their operations were severely impacted and it became apparent there was the Tumut region to sustain the Wagga facility. Big River Group has made a business decision to consolidate its operations to a single site at Grafton, where a sustainable supply of both hardwood and softwood logs

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plywood products, including high quality formply products, architectural panels and high strength plywood for civil construction,” he said. The $10 million grant has been provided through the Package, co-funded by the NSW and Federal Governments and will be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by Big River Group.

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Sharpes Beach I am not sure if all residents are aware of the change in policy Ballina Shire Council has just released regarding dog management on Sharpes Beach. If you read the latest ‘Community Connect Extra” produced by BSC there is a section ‘No Go Zones for Dogs”. It states that ‘because of the popularity of some beaches and the presence of migratory and shore birds, dogs are not allowed on: * “Northern end of Sharpes Beach during summer when the beach is patrolled” Upon studying the whole section, you will see this policy implies that outside of this area, dogs are allowed anywhere else on Sharpes beach, leashed or not. This would include in the other patrolled area at the southern end of the beach which is adjacent to Flatrock reef. That is by implication, the same dog management regime as North of the Lennox Head Surf Club i.e. free range. This is inconsistent

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with the current signage at Sharpes Beach, which again is inconsistent with BSC’s last published Annual Report and now overridden with this latest publication that also restricts the season in which this operates (summer only rather than patrol season). In addition, apparently our elected Council resolved to minimise any enforcement actions during the period from March to June this year due to COVID- when there would have been more infringements as people were restricted more locally. On discussing this matter with one of these councillors he said in frustration “ The Rangers attend very rarely and never a joke of the no dog signs…… the problem is getting worse….. and there is an increasing culture that dogs can go everywhere”. My neighbours (2) have had their leashed dogs facially mauled and bloodied by unleashed dogs at the beach and they would also appreciate some consistency - not to mention the wildlife. Though, I am sure the birds will know that they can safely land/nest on Sharpes Beach north of Surf Patrol area between the months of Dec-Feb.! To set the record straight I do not dislike dogs. My 91-year-old father’s dog is basically his only companion

since mum died and a great source of comfort. I just want the Council to be consistent in its management of this issue rather than change policy by stealth or deliberate inaction Otherwise, with most people holidaying domestically this year, the rules at Sharpes Beach will simply become ‘Rafferty’s” Stephen McIllhatton Skennars Head

Ethics in the time of COVID At the Lismore City Council meeting on 13 October 2020 two councillors did not interest in respect of Santin Quarry at Monaltrie on the basis that the campaign donations they received from the DA applicant were more than four years prior. on the basis of the legislation requiring that they rule themselves out where the donation was within the last four years (ie the normal term of an elected councillor). However, as a result of COVID 19 the Minister extended the term of Councillors across NSW from four to Clearly the Councillors exploited the COVID extension and did not fully consider the ethics of their decision. Lismore City Council’s Code of Conduct is about more than just complying with legislation as suggested by Councillor

Marks’. It includes an obligation to “act in a way that enhances the integrity of local government” and to “not bring the council into disrepute”. Government notes that councillors’ are expected to “demonstrate conduct the community expects and deserves”. Quite clearly the good people of Lismore deserve better! It is very clearly NOT OK to use the extension of their term to justify their ignoring interest. Such behaviour – voting for an entity from which you received a donation at your last campaign - is without of interest. To not rule themselves out certainly undermines the integrity of Lismore City Council. Leadership also appears to be lacking here! Neither the mayor or GM offered an opinion on this important issue at the meeting, thereby appearing to condone it. While council spent almost 15 minutes condemning your newspaper and questioning it’s ethics it spent almost no time at all exploring the ethics of its own councillors. All councillors have an obligation to comply with the Code of Conduct and uphold the integrity of council by showing that they take ethics seriously. If council doesn’t have any staff who understand

ethics perhaps the University has an expert who might provide some guidance. Council should focus on performing their roles effectively and ethically and if they can’t the NSW Minister for Local Government must step in. The good people of Lismore deserve much much better from their council. Brent Hall

Choose the future The Sustainable Australia Party opposes the proposed Dunoon Dam. But is there a better way to collect our precious water, create many basic local jobs and retain the land that so that can instead be used for carbon farming, habitat retention and recreational purposes? In Australia today 50% of a household’s water in used outside the home for our gardens and lawns and for washing our vehicles and boats. these outdoor uses or use expensively treated drinking water that has to be transported from a dam to every home? Evaporation rates from a dam are extremely high in a tropical climate compared to that from your backyard rainwater tank. And why your own backyard rainwater tank collects rainwater exactly where it falls and it stores water with no treatment cost and minimal

transport costs and in effect your backyard tank is your own mini dam tailor-made for your outdoor uses. Today we have a huge oversupply of people who are looking for employment, in particular employment of a lesser skilled nature. So now the question is this. What is the total cost to construct and maintain the proposed Dunoon Dam including the on-going cost to treat water to drinking standards and to transport and distribute this costly drinking water to our homes, where 50% of this water will be used outside our homes? If you keep that considerable cost in mind and keep in mind the numbers of our young people who are looking for real jobs, with the same taxpayers’ outlay, how many rainwater tanks could be manufactured and plumbed and installed in our backyards for the same outlay? How many real jobs would such a simple job-creating initiative provide? We can no longer guarantee the air our children breathe is safe to breathe in our new world with its global heating catastrophe. Isn’t it about time we tried a different approach to the challenges faced today by too many people and too many species? After all, the future is what we choose. Harry Johnson Iluka

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Lismore woman leads the charge over Covid QR code discrimination by Halden Boyd A LISMORE woman is claiming that new Covid-19 QR booking codes becoming almost mandatory at all public venues and businesses are discriminating against some in the community because they are not tech savvy. Heather Grasso says businesses need practical support with QR codes and the new QR code check-in rule, which she says is affecting a groups who may already be disadvantaged. “People on low incomes or who are non-tech savvy including the elderly are being told they must book into things life cafes and restaurants and venues by scanning QR codes with their smartphones,” Heather said. “Some have older phones or don’t even own a mobile phone and are being turned away from many venues which is unfair.” “Some businesses are telling them they are not taking personal details on paper for tracking purposes of there is a detected case of Coronavirus, and they do not deserve to be turned away and basically banned which is discriminatory.

“Unlike the antivaccination argument this one is not about choice for many but about capacity. No doubt there will be some who say that if you can’t afford a phone how can you afford to eat out, but there is a big difference between coming up with $10 for a weekly coffee/cake deal with friends and the cost of smart phones plus their ongoing

bills.” Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has taken up the case and has called on the BerejiklianBarilaro Government to do more to help small businesses establish Quick Response (QR) code check-in systems in country areas where telecommunications remain sketchy. Ms Saffin said she agreed

with the general policy of rolling out QR code check-in systems to support COVID safety plans, particularly in the hospitality industry, ahead of the busy Christmas-New Year holiday season. “However, I am fed up with city-centric policies that do not take account of the reality of life in the country, including the fact that the Federal Government has yet to provide full mobile phone coverage in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands,” Ms Saffin said.

“Many residents don’t own a smart phone but they still like to get out and socialise with family and friends at their favourite café, restaurant or pub.” “These people might require a manual sign-in system and any statewide policy should be flexible enough to make some kind of allowance for this demographic.” “The fact that the current policy is not inclusive makes the long-standing digital divide between city and country cousins even worse.” Ms Saffin said the NSW Government should work with business owners in towns and villages located away from the coast to assist them to comply rather than wave a big stick by threatening them with fines or closure. “I have made representations to NSW Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello on behalf of affected businesses in the electorate of Lismore,” Ms Saffin said. “Business are trying their best to do the right thing so the Government needs to provide them with clear instructions, and in some cases, more handson assistance for those who are less tech-savvy.”

COMMUNITY WORKS TOGETHER TO REOPEN NIMBIN POOL THE Nimbin Pool will open to the community in November thanks to the generosity of local community members, who have volunteered to help keep pool visitors COVID-safe. Lismore City Council must comply with the COVID-19 Public Health Orders put in place by the NSW Government and this includes having people on site to monitor COVID-19 safety measures and ensure valid contact tracing records are kept. The pool is a free community facility and these requirements made it cost prohibitive for Council to open – but the Nimbin community has stepped in and committed to providing volunteer support. Council is now working with the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre and the Friends of

the Nimbin Pool to establish a roster of volunteers so the pool can open as soon as possible. “We are really thankful that the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre, Friends of the Nimbin Pool and local community members have come on board to ensure this facility can open over the summer months. Without their generous support, the pool could not open – it’s an extraordinary community effort,” Council’s Assets Manager Scott Turner said.

“We are aiming to open the pool in late November. When we have a volunteer roster in place, we will announce opening days and times to the broader community.” More volunteers are needed to help with the pool opening over summer. Anyone interested in signing up should email the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre at admin@nnic.org.au. All volunteers will need a valid Working with Children Check. This can be completed at www.kidsguardian. nsw.gov.au.

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COVID-19 SEWAGE SAMPLING COMMENCES IN CLARENCE VALLEY THE first Clarence Valley sewage samples for COVID-19 were taken from Council’s sewage treatment plants this week. Samples were taken from the Yamba, Grafton and North Grafton treatment plants and sent for analysis to a specialist lab in Sydney. Greg Mashiah, Manager of Water Cycle at Clarence Valley Council said the tests were taken on behalf of NSW Public Health. “Following requests from both Council and Clarence Valley residents, it is pleasing that NSW Health has agreed to Council’s participation in the COVID-19 NSW Sewage Surveillance Research Program.” “Sewage testing for COVID-19 can potentially give an indication of undetected infections in the community. The data collected from the tests will support NSW

Health’s response to COVID-19.” “If the virus is located in the samples it can mean there are people in the community who are infectious, or that there are people in the community who have recently recovered and are no longer infectious, or that someone with COVID-19 has visited the community and since left the area.” “Weekly COVID-19 sampling will continue to be undertaken from the three Sewage Treatment Plants for at least four weeks,” Mr Mashiah added. COVID-19 sewage testing is also taking place in Byron Bay,

Ballina, Ocean Shores, Hastings Point and Kingscliff as well as in Coffs Harbour. So far Byron Bay is the only location to have returned a positive result and this was back on 1 August. NSW Health is collecting the samples in order to support its pandemic response. All data from the NSW Sewage Surveillance Research Program will be published in the COVID-19 surveillance reports published by NSW health. Despite low case numbers, it is important to maintain social distancing and remain vigilant for symptoms, however mild.

Byron Visitation Strategy on exhibition BYRON Shire Council’s draft Sustainable Visitation Strategy (SVS) is on public exhibition and residents, businesses and anyone with an interest in local tourism is asked to have a look and make a submission. The aim of the SVS is to support a visitor economy that cares for and respects local residents, protects the natural environment, celebrates cultural diversity and shares local values. The draft SVS was due to go on public exhibition in March but COVID-19 shut down the local tourism industry. “We could have gone ahead and put the SVS out for comment but at that time we had no tourism industry at all – it had literally been shut down overnight with no one having any idea about what the future would look like,” Byron Shire Mayor, Simon Richardson, said. “We decided to put the SVS on hold while staff talked to local businesses about the impact of COVID-19 and until we could get an idea of what recovery might look like both domestically and internationally,” he said. Council staff have drafted a Resilience Discussion Paper, which is accompanying the draft SVS. It looks at the immediate impact of COVID-19 on visitor numbers and forecasts for recovery.

There were 2.4 million visitors to Byron Shire in 2019 with predictions that number would rise to 2.6 million if the COVID-19 pandemic had not occurred. It’s estimated tourism numbers to the Byron Shire this year, taking into account COVID-19, will decrease by approximately 1.2 million. “Because more than 90% of visitors to the Byron Shire are domestic travellers with 78% being day trippers from south east Queensland, Byron Shire could find its tourism industry recovering fairly quickly although this is entirely dependent on how COVID-19 plays out,” Mayor Richardson said. “What we want people to do now is to read the draft SVS alongside the Resilience Discussion Paper and get back to us with comments,” he said. The SVS is the culmination of two years of work which started with the Talking Future Tourism project that aimed to find out what residents, businesses and the industry wanted the local tourism industry look like in the future. The Talking Future Tourism project received more than 1,500 responses from the community, 1,200 people taking part in kitchen table conversations and 26 randomly selected people taking part in a three day workshop.

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HUNDREDS of fee-free training courses are now available for school leavers, young people and job seekers, as part of the NSW Government’s Skilling for Recovery initiative. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the courses come from the $320 million committed to delivering 100,000 fee-free training places giving locals in the Tweed area an excellent opportunity to investigate fee-free training options. “I encourage anyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to see what training options are available to them,” Mr Provest said. “Whether you are a school leaver or looking for a new career path, there is a large amount of training available amid the pandemic.” Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said enrolments are now open for in-demand skills leading to career pathways in areas

such as aged care, nursing, trades, IT, community services, logistics and accounting. “We are not training for the sake of training, we are training for real jobs with real futures and equipping the people of NSW with the skills they need to thrive in a post-pandemic economy,” Mr Lee said. “There are hundreds of providers right around NSW who are ready to deliver this important training.” As part of this Skilling for Recovery initiative, school leavers have the unique opportunity to experience a their passions using the Summer Skills program. The Summer Skills offered will cover a range of industries including agriculture, construction, coding, communication and digital literacy.

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NAIDOC week in full swing NAIDOC Week celebrations are well underway on the North Coast, despite them having to be toned down somewhat this year. In fact things were not looking good to event which has its roots going back to the 1920s. NAIDOC Week was to be held in July but was cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic, however the organisers postponed the event to November. The theme for the NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Residents of the Byron Shire have already celebrated with a number of small events in the area. Rob Appo (pictured), the Council’s Project Officer Social and Cultural Planning, said the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ is due recognition that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

people were managing the landscape, caring for country and maintaining cultural practices long before European settlement and NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for everyone in our community, and across Australia, to recognise this,” Mr Appo said. A flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday 9th November with representatives from the Arakwal people and the Tweed Byron Aboriginal Land Council, along with Byron Shire Councillors

and the Executive Team. “Byron Shire Council has also extended an invitation to surrounding Local Government Areas to host similar events as a symbolic acknowledgment of NAIDOC Week in the Northern Rivers,” Mr Appo said. “While it was unfortunate that were able to have community representatives at the flag-raising event, as we normally do, I hope people take the time to mark NAIDOC Week in their own way,” he said

NAIDOC Week shines a light on healing THE Healing Foundation CEO Fiona Petersen said that NAIDOC Week this year celebrates the knowledge and ancestral wisdom of First Nations Australians and the importance of being connected to it. “While we marvel at the resilience and survival of our cultures, we have to continue to acknowledge unaddressed trauma and the role it plays in our present and immediate future,” Ms Petersen said. “In our journey, we continue to listen and learn from those who have gone before us, often too soon, and survivors of trauma. This drives our efforts to support intergenerational healing for all generations to come. “NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to share the truth about ongoing trauma experienced by Stolen Generations survivors and descendants – and shine a light on the importance of healing.” For Stolen Generations survivors, being removed from family, community and Country had a profound impact on their connection to identity, language and culture. This has resulted in a huge amount of grief and trauma. Ms Petersen said healing is a proven way to overcome trauma and intergenerational trauma and restore wellbeing, which can bring about long-term change for families and communities. “By healing trauma, we are tackling the source of social and health problems that are far more prevalent for our

people,” Ms Petersen said. “When trauma is addressed in cultural way, our people are better able to live their lives from a place of strength rather than from a place of distress. “We need all Australians to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in particular Stolen Generations survivors, their families and communities, and to listen and understand our stories of strength and resilience.” Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants suffer chronic health issues, disability, and alarming levels of economic and social disadvantage. “Successful healing involves reconnecting with culture and identity, restoring safe and enduring relationships, and understanding the impact of trauma to find healing pathways,” Ms Petersen said. “We know that communities heal through culture, and when we’re reconnected with those elements of culture that keep us safe and well, we have a better chance of healing. “The benefits of healing flow to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and, ultimately, to all who call Australia home. Strong Spirit, Strong Culture and Strong People will mean a Strong Nation.” Ms Petersen said that important Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led movements like the Uluru Statement from the Heart and Closing the Gap were all part of the healing process.

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A life less ordinary - Peter Cosgrove By Lesley Apps HIS title alone, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, AC (Mil) CVO, MC (Retd), goes some way in indicating the achievements the now retired Governor-General of Australia has amassed during an exemplary working life spanning more than five decades. An illustrious army career that began in Vietnam (earning him a Military Cross), his tactical prowess and knack for instilling team-building spirit took him across the globe before returning to Australia where he went on to hold the highest office as Chief of the Defence Force. The ‘retirement’ that followed saw Sir Peter take charge of one of Australia’s largest relief operations after the devastation of Cyclone Larry, serve on some of our top company boards including Qantas and Australian Rugby Union, before accepting the role of a lifetime as Australia’s 26th Governor-General, where he, and his wife Lynne, served the Commonwealth faultlessly from 2014 until last year. While this roll call of achievements might leave the average person feeling quite small in the presence of such a public powerhouse, that’s the last thing this Knight in the Order of Australia wants despite the accolades and acronyms his name carries. When quizzed about his first foray into the armed forces Sir Peter’s the first to admit he didn’t get where he did because of extraordinary academic achievements nor did he arrive there with any clear path mapped for his future. “Absolutely nothing of all of that nature. I was just focussed in getting through Duntroon which I found in the first couple of years, very difficult. But I gradually started to do a bit better and by the time I’d finished the four years I thought, yeah okay, I’m not too bad,” the former Chief fo the Australian Defence Force said. What he had learned was put to the test soon after graduation when he was sent off to Vietnam as a young platoon commander. “I was in charge of maybe 30 soldiers in one of the infantry battalion. At the time my thoughts were ‘I wonder how I’ll go there’. I really did think like that. I didn’t look any further forward than that.” Of course history and his new memoir will tell you he went okay, the recipient of an

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ne of Australia’s pre-eminent public figures, Sir Peter Cosgrove talks about his new book You Shouldn’t Have Joined… the insightful second memoir exploring new territory in an extraordinary life that doesn’t lose sight of the ordinary; how the kid from Paddington went from Duntroon and war fields of Vietnam to the boardrooms and Balmoral for a picnic with the Queen. In this exclusive interview with The Northern Rivers Times the former Governor-General speaks candidly about his approach to life and his career, while in our next issue he will be sharing his thoughts on some of the big issues: climate change, closing the gap with Indigenous Australians and the US election.

MC for his performance and leadership during an assault on enemy positions, the young commander was on his way. Sir Peter’s frankness about his no-frills start to what panned out to be an illustrious career in public life is reflected throughout the book, his rudimentary start, something he was “absolutely” keen to get across in its pages. “Why? because having finally finished in public life looking back on it, why wouldn’t I want to tell every other Australian, and particularly younger Australians, that somebody who holds themselves to be pretty ordinary, not with a string of degrees or a superior air or a Nobel Prize for anything, can actually do things which are important and hugely self-satisfying.” One of the things he puts his personal success down to can be seen on the cover of his memoir — a highly decorated army chief who doesn’t take himself too seriously and has a rollicking good sense of humour. Sir Peter said he “insisted on the cover shot” because it represented who he is. “I think I was always with a wicked sense of humour. Wicked because sometimes it gets you into trouble. You’re

not supposed to laugh at the wrong time, and people will resent that anyway, but I am generally good humoured.” And while it may seem to be at odds when you are on a battlefield, Sir Peter said possessing that trait was one of the reasons he felt he was able to get the job done. “In the grim times of being in the army, knowing that you do carry a sense of humour absolutely helps because sometimes you might need to defuse a pretty stressful situation. “This doesn’t mean in the face of tragedy you crack a joke, it just means when people are trying to regathering themselves to do something important and immediate, if you can walk in with good humour and goodwill and say ‘come on, here we go, we can do this’ then people will give it a crack and they will commit to the task rather than keeping the miseries,” Sir Peter said. “I like to think of this (trait) as Australian. There’s a rich vein of goodwill and good humour in Australia. The two go hand in hand. If you are at a moment of intense pressure obviously operating with goodwill, not shouting, not screaming, not picking out victims, but saying ‘hey, come on, let’s go’ then people will

go with you more often than not. The other way, you get to the blame game, and you have people nervous and defensive rather proactive and operating with energy and goodwill.” Sir Peter said despite his individual accolades it was always about energising the team when he was in charge. “One person will get one person’s output, but if you get the team going you’re unbeatable.” When he was appointed Governor-General that winning team included his wife Lynne and the book dedicates many pages to the vital role and important contributions she made as Team Cosgrove. Those chapters also give readers a inside-look at what the role required along with many personal recollections about the people he and Lynne met and hosted. “One of the reasons to write the book was that I felt people wondered what we did. They know you’re in Canberra, they know you have some of these murky constitutional responsibilities and powers… , they know you wander around Australia talking to people and sometimes go overseas. I thought I’d try to draw a picture, not using mysterious and formal dense language, but more in a vernacular style of what a Governor-General actually does.” Sir Peter was also keen to apply he same frank tone he applied to his army achievements to his role as Head of the State. “To finish being GovernorGeneral and find you got through it without any overwhelming drama while managing the constitutional duties ‘okay’ was success to us. Lynne and I connected to so many people. I give myself a pass mark on being governor general. I think if I can do that, if I can say that, other young people can say ‘well if he can do it, I can do it’.” Even during his tenure at Governor-General, Sir Peter said he always looked to the people around him and listened and learned. “So many people resonated with me. I like to think that I’m a very good copy cat. But when I am copying the bits I think I can do, from so many very good people, I would never pick out just one and say I’m modelling myself on that person. I try to learn from what I see of great people doing excellent things. You can also take issue with the bad things you see. I have a whole

library of stuff with ‘note to myself: do not do that, never do that.’ You never stop learning. The moment you do you’re probably in your casket and on your way.” Of course Sir Peter said as Governor-General the ultimate guide to the role was looking to Her Majesty: HRH Queen Elizabeth II. “We all go to school on the Queen. What the Queen does when she travels around, is often the same as what we do but in the unique way of an Australian. You don’t want to be trying to be royal, you want to be a person from the wider community that happens to be the Governor General. The way in which the Queen does it, her techniques if you like, are instructive for all of us.” And while Sir Peter’s self-described “rollercoaster” of a life that he shares in his memoir has wound down of late, he was looking forward to the next phase. “I’m now behaving like a senior citizen and that is doing what I’ve been asked to do. I can’t wait for the borders to open so my wife and I can rush up to Queensland to see one of our sons, his wife and two of our grandkids. We’re just hanging by the fingernails for that.”

You Shouldn’t Have Joined… is published by Allen & Unwin RRP: $49.99 (hardcover) and is available now through all good book stores. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Clarence Regional Library members have access to a free online author talk on November 30 featuring Sir Peter Cosgrove in conversation with Richard Glover, with the support of NSW Public Libraries Association. For more information and to book your free ticket visit the library’s website.

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Local firefighter recruits join the frontline by Alexis Galloway WORLD-class training has been completed by 10 new firefighters who will be joining the Alstonville, Tenterfield and Byron Bay stations. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council, Ben Franklin said it took a lot of courage to choose a career where you put yourself at risk to help others. “We are all well aware of the devastation of the bushfires last summer and it is reassuring that there will be more fieries on the ground to help,” he said. Congratulating the new recruits this month was also Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott. “These fire and rescue personnel begin their careers at a time when our frontline workers have never been more necessary and they know they will have the full support of the NSW Government,” he said. New recruit Ben Bramwell from Alstonville said joining the program was all about giving back.

Local graduate Ben Bramwell with his daughter “I think it’s important to support your local community and by becoming a recruit I get to help out as well as learn a life skill. When I was living in New Zealand I was also a Search and Rescue volunteer for several years. “My step-father was a volunteer firefighter out at Yamba as well,” he said. The small business owner said the in-depth training taught you about how fires

New recruits celebrate their graduation behave. “An urban house fire compared to a bush fire in a rural area will act differently. A bushfire is very unpredictable,” he said. In a bid to ensure the health of those on the frontline, the NSW Government recently announced there would be $36 million towards a new First Responder Mental Health Strategy. The funding forms part of a $192 million investment in response to the independent bushfire inquiry. Advertisement

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can do when it comes to being prepared says NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Roger. With the bushfire season starting last month, Mr Roger said it’s vital to make time and talk about key decisions on when to leave and what to take if a fire threatens your home. “You can check how fireproof your bush fire plan is in just five minutes at www. myfireplan.com.au. “By taking these simple steps you can prepare your property – for example, removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing leaves from gutters, checking hoses can reach all around the house,” he said. Last years’ horrific bushfire season led to the deaths of 26 people and more than 2000 homes destroyed.

Fire & Rescue NSW tips for fire safety in the home your alarm is working; unattended at any time; away from flammable items; your home due to risk of carbon monoxide poisoning;

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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 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 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 • Live in the North Coast of NSW If you are not the registered homeowner, but your spouse is, you may be considered eligible collectively as a household.

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Signs of more road jobs in the Clarence By Tim Howard PREPARATION work has begun on a project to rebuild Big River Way at Coldstream that will deliver a jobs boost to the local area. If all goes to plan the work would be completed before Christmas, according to NSW Roads documents. Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said the NSW Government is supporting employment and boosting businesses by providing funding to Transport for NSW to bring forward the delivery of projects and activities across the state. “This $1.5 million project on Big River Way at Coldstream, about 30km north of Grafton, is part of the NSW Government’s $3.2 billion commitment to support jobs and communities in these challenging times,” Mr Gulaptis said. “This upgrade will

create around 60 local jobs in construction, haulage and traffic control to help deliver on this commitment. “Work to set up the site compound has begun but the main project will involve full pavement rebuilding, including the widening of the road median and improvements to the road shoulders. “This will provide a smoother journey and increase the separation of oncoming traffic to improve safety for motorists along this busy stretch of highway.” The main body of work will start on

Monday, November 9 and will be carried out weekdays from 7am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. The project will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting. Motorists should plan their trip, allow extra travel time, follow the directions of advance warning vehicles and all signs, including reduced speed limits. Transport for NSW thanks the community and motorists for their patience while work is carried out. For more information visit http://nswroads. work/stimulus.

RESCUE CHOPPER THANKS TWEED COUNCIL THE Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service has said thanks at a special presentation to Tweed Shire Council as acknowledgement for their continued grant funding support in 2020. Pictured is Mayor Chris Cherry accepting a certificate of appreciation from Mark Humphries who is the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Northern Regional Advisory Committee representative for the Tweed. Also pictured are representatives from local Tweed Emergency Service organisations including the State

Emergency Service, the Volunteer Rescue Association and Marine Rescue NSW who were on hand to learn more about how the Rescue Helicopter operates and responds in an emergency. “We give our upmost thanks to the Tweed

Shire Community and Council for your generous support that helps us to save lives throughout the Tweed Valley and beyond”, Mark Humphries said. Tweed Shire Council annually donates $16,086 to the rescue helicopter service.

LISMORE LIBRARY RE-OPENS THE popular Lismore Library has been officially re-opened after a $198,000 refurbishment that has created a modern facility the whole community can use and enjoy. “This refurbishment is great news for our community,” Lismore City Council Deputy Mayor Neil Marks said. “Many of the shelves were more than 45-years-old and desperately needed replacing. It was also difficult for the elderly and mobility impaired members of our community to make the most of their library. “That’s no longer the case and I would like encourage everyone – young and old - to come along and check out what their new modern library offers.” State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said, “I love our library. The staff provide a wonderful community service, in person and online, and they are bridging the digital divide which is think is very important.”

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Alstonville RSL hall upgrade

The Library re-opened in July following the refurbishment, but the official opening was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. In addition to new shelving, some shelving is now on wheels allowing library staff to make space for events, as well as adjustable shelving to display items. Hydraulic desks have also been installed to allow staff to adjust heights to better serve children and those in a wheelchair. To improve efficiency, an automated returns chute with three bins was installed to get returned books back on the shelves and

available to library users faster. Other features include: • A castle where young children can sit and enjoy browsing and reading books; • Two new service desks, featuring photographs of local scenes by local photographers, Mark Seiffert, Narelle Jarvis and Hugh Nicholson; • New seating; • New carpeting; • Repainting of all internal walls and internal signage. The works were carried out thanks to funding from the NSW Government, the State Library of NSW and Lismore City Council.

LOCAL veterans and community groups have celebrated the completion of upgrades to Alstonville RSL sub-Branch’s Hall. The $55,000 upgrades were funded by $45,000 from the NSW Government following a commitment at the 2019 election to undertaker restoration work at the hall and $10,000 contribution from the sub-Branch. Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said upgrades would greatly improve the amenity and user experience of the hall. “The NSW Government is proud to support the upgrades to the Alstonville RSL sub-Branch Hall which will enable it to continue to provide a venue for local Veterans and community groups to meet and come together for many years to come,” he said. The upgrades to the sub-Branch Hall include: • Replacement of several external walls; • Replacement of window frames; • Painting of the interior and exterior of the hall; • Installation of front and rear security screens and doors; • Replacement of kitchen flooring; • Replacement of the overhead projector and sound system; and • Replacement of fans and interior lights. President of the Alstonville RSL sub-Branch, Rob Fry, thanked the

NSW Government for their support and said they were proud of their newly renovated hall. “There has been an enormous effort by all concerned,“ Mr Fry said. “The level of workmanship by the trades and the project management by vice-president, Rod Clavan CSM has been second to none. “Thank you to all involved in the upgrade, in particular the NSW Government.” Hanging on the walls inside the hall and in display cabinets are the photographs and memorabilia of those who have served from the local area recording the history of their service and sacrifice in the defence of Australia. There is also a library available for research. “We are not an RSL Club per se, as perceived by many in the community, but an RSL sub-Branch where members, their families and guests gather to commemorate and remember their comrades and past family members,” Mr Fry said. “The hall is much more visible from the street resulting from the upgrade, so if you are passing by and see the Australian flag flying, please call in and see for yourself,” he said. Visitors and new members are most welcome. For all enquiries please contact the secretary, John Gordon, on 0414 285 812 or email AlstonvilleSB@rslnsw.org.au

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Community consultation on the draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy The New South Wales Government is developing a regional water strategy to help manage the water needs in the Far North Coast region over the next 20 years. The strategy is one of 12 being developed across the state. From 30 October to 13 December 2020 there are several ways you can learn more and have your say: 1. Visit the website dpie.nsw.gov.au/far-north-coast-regional-water-strategy 2. Book a phone consultation with a regional water strategies team member. Appointments available on Monday 16 November and Tuesday 17 November between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Submissions close at 11.59 pm (AEST) on Sunday 13 December 2020.

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THE NORTHERN RIVERS TREE CHANGE By Alexis Galloway WITH property space at a premium across national cities combined with coming out the other side of COVID-19, First National Wal Murray and Co Real Estate Agent Cory Byrne has revealed a tree change effect has well and truly kicked in as people say goodbye to heavy traffic and smaller spaces for lifestyle on the Northern Rivers. “Before the virus we did have some buyers from the cities, but certainly since COVID-19 happened we have absolutely had more and it has picked up a lot,” he said. Mr Byrne said it wasn’t just the lifestyle, but also the cost of purchasing a home that buyers have been commenting on the most. “Some rents are more expensive in the city than to

FACT BOX Median house price in: • Sydney: $1,154,406 • Melbourne: $875,980 • Ballina: $690,000 • Lismore: $431,000 *Figures as of September 2020 from Domain.com.au

buy here, so people are really seeing the value of the move financially. Many can earn the same amount they make in the city, but live and work remotely from here. “It slowed slightly when the QLD boarder was closed, but now that there are changes it has started to happen more from Brisbane buyers.,” he said. Ballina resident Fiona Toghill, who relocated from Sydney almost three years ago for the local lifestyle, said

Fiona Toghill with her children

she wasn’t surprised by the increase in people seeking out a change of pace by moving to the area. “I feel like when you’re in the city you get caught up in the hustle of traffic, adding an extra hour to every journey and the general frustrations. But when COVID-19

happened, I think it was a real wakeup call for a lot of people and the lockdown forced them to really stop and think about what they really want out of life. This time also gave people that space to reflect and decide what is more meaningful to them. “The other part of it is the

physical element, because when you’re in isolation a lot of people are so far away from family which makes you think about if it’s worth it. “My Mum is in Sydney and she has recently put her home on the market to move here to be closer,” she said. The mother of two added that the area brought a more fulfilling lifestyle for not only adults but children. “Getting around is so much easier, going to sports and schools, it doesn’t take very long at all which is great with kids. There is also good access to health services, regional airports as well as an international one not too far away. The pace is a little slower and there is plenty of open space at parks and the beach without bumping into people – it’s the best of both worlds.

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Local tavern takes step into the deep end of renewable energy THOSE driving down the Bruxner Highway over the past few weeks might have noticed a new addition to the Goonellabah Tavern. With many businesses now making the switch operation the Goonellabah Tavern has jumped straight into the deep end and installed a massive 100kW solar system on the tavern roof. The system was installed by Ballina based solar energy company Stralis Energy and is made up of 250 solar panels. A system of this size can generate on average 153,300kWh of electricity per year, enough to power 15 homes. With pubs and clubs consuming a large amount of electricity due to cold room storage, air conditioning and a way to minimise electricity bills. John Schlederer, owner of the Goonellabah Tavern said, “With electricity prices only looking to increase, installing a solar system was the most practical solution to minimise our operational costs”.

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“As a large portion of our electricity is consumed during the day solar seemed like an obvious choice.” “The team at Stralis Energy were great and took care of everything. Their experience with large systems with the install and I haven’t looked back” Commercial solar systems are now becoming a great way for businesses to reduce their operational costs and harness a renewable energy source. A well designed system will generally pay itself off within 3-5 years with the savings made on electricity bills. The lifespan of a system these days is around 25 years so once the system is paid off it is all savings from there out. With the $150,000 instant asset write off still available there has never been a better time to invest in solar. more about solar for your business or home get in touch with Stralis energy or take a look at their website stralisenergy.com.au.

APPLICATIONS are open for an inaugural First Nations Visual Arts Scholarship on the North Coast. Delivered in partnership with the Byron School of Art (BSA), the scholarship will sponsor a First Nations artist to participate in a year-long Visual Arts Foundation Course. Designed to provide an extensive grounding in the Visual Arts, students will gain knowledge, skills and experience needed to form an integrated understanding of contemporary visual arts ideas and practices. Attuned to the needs of individual students, the course is suitable to both emerging artists who wish to establish their practice and established artists who wish to refine or expand. The structured studio programme incorporates approaches to a number of disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D studies, installation practice, digital media, design principles, colour theory, art history and critical thinking. “Arts Northern Rivers is proud to initiate this Scholarship in support of the thriving culture of the Bundjalung Nation across the region. An education rich in creative arts maximises opportunities for artists to engage with explorative practice and various visual arts approaches,” she said. Since BSA’s establishment in 2013,

the school has become internationally recognised for it’s model of artists teaching artists, providing practical pathways to meet the individual needs of both emerging and established artists. “The Byron School of Art warmly welcomes this remarkable partnership with Arts Northern Rivers. The course provides hands on experiences in foundational arts training creating further pathways for emerging or established artists seeking to initiate or expand their creative ability,” one of the Founding Directors Michael Cusak said. This scholarship will be supported by Arts Northern Rivers Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) funding as well as the Arts Northern Rivers Gift Fund. All donations to the Gift Fund over $2 are tax deductible and are welcomed to ensure the ongoing success of the Scholarship. For donations email info@ artsnorthernrivers.com.au Intake for this preliminary course does not require previous experience, however examples of artistic ability and evident interest in visual art can be beneficial during the process. The 2021 BSA Visual Arts Foundation course will run for a total of 30 weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Byron School of Art in Mullumbimby.

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A love that has lasted a lifetime by Halden Boyd

WHILE the nation paused on the 11th hour on the 11th day on the 11th month of the year recognise Remembrance Day 2020 a Lismore couple also had something very special to look back on. Charlie and Dorothy Cox marked a milestone with their Sapphire Jubilee wedding anniversary, and the love on their 70 years of wedded bliss is just a strong at the first time they exchanged vows back in 1950. According to the couple it was just luck that their wedding anniversary falls on Remembrance Day. “The beauty I guess is that we have two things to celebrate and honour he 11th November,” Charlie said. Charlie was born in Lismore and Dot in Maclean, and they first met at in Lismore in 1948 at a dance at the Federalette Hall in Molesworth Street. “I was friends with Charlie’s sister Judy and she said to me to come to the dance to meet her brother.” “We met and it was love at

first sight and we have been an item every since”, Dot said. However their first encounter saw a few Gypsy Taps and Quick Steps missed. “I was a shy little thing and it took four requests from Charlie before I agreed to dance with him,” Dot said. Charlie was Dot’s first kiss,

and it was not too long after that he became her husband. “When I first met Dot I thought to myself this bird’s bubbly, she’s got a beautiful smile, and she talks with her eyes,” Charlie said.

“I thought to myself I have met the right girl too early, but really there was never any doubt for me.” Soon after their marriage Dot and Charlie had their first

son Terry in 1951, followed by Christine in 1953, and Steven in 1957. In 1959 the family to to a farm just outside of Lismore. Their life together has not been without tragedy because just after they moved they lost their five month old daughter Sharon. Eight years later Charlie and Dot has their last child Ron, who they still lovingly call ‘their little surprise’. The couple moved back to Lismore, and in 2020 at their 50th wedding anniversary exchanged vows in their immaculate and bright garden. The couple say they love gardening in their retirement, and Charlie is the president of the Lismore Garden Club. “Our secret to a long life of love is that we are active, and we have the same interests and like doing things together and talking all of the time.” “We do have our occasional arguments, but we always kiss and make up before we retire at night,” Charlie said. “We have had a fortunate and very full and rewarding life together and we would not have it any other way.”

NO PANIC FOR ROTARY’S PANDEMIC BOOKS SALE By Tim Howard The COVID-19 pandemic brought out the bookworms for this year’s Grafton Midday Rotary Club annual book sale at the Criterion Theatre in Grafton. The club extended the sale from two to four days and pandemic restrictions meant there were fewer tables laden with books. But book sale convener Peter Nichols said this had barely affected the sales. “We thought we might have needed the extra couple of days because of the pandemic rules,” he said. “We had to put the tables further apart to obey the social distancing requirements so we had fewer books on display.” But organisers needn’t have bothered, with more than 100 people attracted by the 5000 plus volumes on display and prospect of taking away a bag of them for $10. “We also had a red spot offer on display for the some of the latest editions or from popular authors, which was also popular,” Mr Nichols said. News of the sale travelled outside of the Clarence through the pages of The Northern Rivers Times. “We had woman in here from Ballina who saw the story

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Colourful Murwillumbah parklets now on show

mentioned in the paper,” Mr Nichols said. “She said she saw the sale was on in the paper and made sure she had enough time to call in and have a look.” Grafton home schooler Erin Hassett bit of more than she bargained for when she came along looking for some children’s books. As well as scoring a bargain she noticed the well-stocked section could do with some re-arrangement. “Erin found all the children’s books and arranged them in alphabetical order based on author,” Mr Nichols. It was an intervention the former Clarence Valley librarian appreciated. “I think we will have to make

her an honorary Rotarian,” he said. “Or at least get her involved in the next book sale.” The interest younger readers have taken in the books has impressed sale organisers. “So many kids are coming in to find books,” said Rotary member Peter Robinson. “We had a 14-year-old girl in here who left with three bags of books,” he said. Another Rotary worker, Patty Hewitt, said children had shown a great interest in the books on show. “They’ve got their heads down in the books, looking for the books they’re interested in,” she said. “People who say today’s young people don’t want to read should come along and have a look.”

TWEED Council’s public art and parklet project is now on show in Murwillumbah. Planter boxes, painted by six talented local artists, put in place around the twin CBD.

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“Leemo’s View”

“LEEMO has views on just about anything” PURR THERE... it’s Leemo cat again. Mum Jane has brushed my black glossy coat, made me a delicious dinner… and sorta cleaned my that was the end of that!). As it is only 6.30pm, in the nicest possible cat way, I asked if we could have another game of “chase the feathers on a stick”? “NUP” she told me, “we’ve already had 2 sessions to-day, that’s enough.” “Hmmm” I pondered, well, I suppose I can watch TV. Mum informed me were having a talk. This means “I” have to listen to what “SHE” has to say and answer when she asks me something. I did an “eyes to the heavens” look and rolled over. She nudged me with her toe and started talking. “Leemo, are you happy where we live..like, in Lismore?” I replied, “Oh, for whiskers sake Mum, I’m a CAT…as long as I receive yummy food, can watch TV, sleep ANYwhere whenever I choose…get a daily brush, a ride in the car sometimes, and at least 3 games of ‘feathers on a Stick’ daily of COURSE I’m happy”. (Note how I slyly snuck in “3” games of ‘Feathers on a Stick’ not 2!!) I asked her why she wanted to know. She thought about my question and told me that she often meets people who live here, but have nothing nice to say about Lismore and people who live here. I found this odd…and

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asked her “well, why do they live here?” She really didn’t have an answer, so I decided to speak out. “Well Mum, in my humble cat opinion, I really like Lismore…it is a diverse and interesting town with lots of fascinating people, great restaurants, the best of health services, nifty op-shops…and it has not been ruined, like some towns, by high rise and too many tourists.” I was getting a look of approval for my feline brilliance; I was on a roll... “And, Mum, when you think about it, being happy somewhere is related to the contentment we have inside us…if we have some of that, I believe we could be happy living anywhere…but if fault, we won’t be happy. “Mum kinda nodded “hmmmm…I tend to agree with you Leemo…I do feel however, that where we live can impact us, but it relates to how we interact with the other people who live here.” I understood what she was saying… being 2 of her favourite quotes…. “Treat others as you wish to be treated. It will come back to you. Don’t just be nice, but be kind to other people. That can be so rewarding.” AND “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Purrs for now… Stick chase…(3rd one… whoohooo!) Leemo

SUMMER SESSION STARTS WITH INCREASED DOMESTIC STUDENT INCREASE AT UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN Cross University’s Summer Session has started with a good report card with almost 20 percent more domestic enrolments than for the same intake last year. Overall domestic applications at the University were up, year-on-year, more than 28 percent to 1473, resulting in an 18 percent rise in enrolments to 763 students. Session 3, or the Summer Session as it is known, started this month and continues to the 19th of February. The most popular degrees by applications for Session 3 are in health and human sciences: • Master of Social Work - up 84%; • Bachelor of Nursing - up 81.2%; • Bachelor Psychological Science - up 116%; • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - up 26%; • Associate Degree in Law - up 27.8% “The level demand for our courses in Session 3 represents the continuation of a very encouraging trend towards study in our regions, especially given this year has been one of the most challenging in the history of the University,” Mr

Ben Roche, Vice President for Engagement said. “Domestic students are increasingly recognising that there are world-class options for further study right here in our own backyard, that allow a healthier balance of work, life and study.” “Our students can be confident of the University’s future, and while for many in larger cities the future remains uncertain, there is a definite air of optimism in the regions.” To ensure the continued health and safety of both students and staff current COVID-19 restrictions will remain throughout Session 3 meaning all teaching will be online, access to campuses restricted and face-toface graduations postponed until further notice. All new students are provided additional support through The Learning Zone to ensure that changes to online study do not impede their achievement. This includes: • The UniMentor Program – Linking trained senior students with new undergraduate students; • Study Buddi – Online drop in consultations with successful senior students;

• Student Appointments – 30-minute appointments with a Learning Coach; • Assignment Review – Feedback on submitted assignments within 72 hours; • Workshops – Academic skill development workshops every 3 weeks; • Quick Guides & How To Videos – to break down key concepts; • Online numeracy resources and consultations – targeted to help for all mathematics. Session 3 kicks off as many Year 12 school students turn their thoughts to career opportunities and the university degree to get there, and with all the changes, there are greater pathways to university that cater for all students leaving school. “Students who are concerned about not achieving the required Year 12 results can apply for Transition to Uni, a free intensive course which will help to guarantee a place at Southern Cross,” Mr Roche said. “It’s a six-week full time online course which after being successfully completed guarantees entry into most Southern Cross undergraduate degrees in 2021.”

Remediation of old Mullumbimby STP underway WORK has commenced on the remediation of the old Mullumbimby Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The STP was built in the 1970s to treat the wastewater from Mullumbimby and was decommissioned in 2011 with the opening of the new Brunswick Valley STP at Vallances Road. In keeping with NSW Government legislation Byron Shire Council has started remediating the old STP to meet the requirements of the NSW Contaminated Land Management Act and Regulation. This involves demolishing infrastructure, excavating, stockpiling and removing

contaminated soil, and landscaping the site. The recycled effluent pond and associated infrastructure will be retained on the site as they remain operational as part of the Main Arm recycled water scheme

where water is treated and reused for irrigating pastures. The remediation project will be completed in April 2021. Council has not yet decided on the future use of the Mullumbimby STP site.

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Permanent Pacific Motorway traffic changes between Coolgardie and Pimlico by Halden Boyd TRANSPORT NSW, Pacific Complete and its contractor partners which are working together to deliver the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade have started making permanent changes to the new Pacific Motorway between Coorlardie and Pimlico north of Wardell. The changes and related work are in stages between Coolgardie and Pimlico. This work will take about six weeks to complete, weather permitting. Motorists will be kept informed about dates for the traffic changes through electronic message signs and on livetraffic.com.au Temporary traffic arrangements will be in place during the works being undertaken in stages.

These include: • Stage 1 – Signata Road opening From early November, Signata Road will open between Blackwall Drive and McAndrews Lane. At this time, the temporary access to the motorway at Signata Road will permanently close. • Stage 2 – Coolgardie interchange opening From mid-November, the Coolgardie interchange will open in its permanent arrangement. Local access to and from the motorway will be via the new interchange only as the temporary connections at Kays Road, Coolgardie and Whytes Lane West, Pimlico will close permanently. Once these temporary connections are removed the areas will be restored as required. • Stage 3 – McAndrews Lane access change

From late November, the permanent McAndrews Lane access to the motorway will open. Motorist may only

turn left out at this location, with no left turn in permitted from the motorway. Access to local and surrounding areas is maintained via the Coolgardie interchange,

and removal of site the compound at McAndrews Lane will take place from early December. This work will take about one week to complete, weather permitting.

Koala habitat tree planting will also be carried out at various locations between Wardell and Pimlico. This work is expected to take about one month to complete, weather permitting.

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A SMOOTHER JOURNEY ON BIG RIVER WAY AT COLDSTREAM PREPARATION work has begun on a project to rebuild Big River Way at Coldstream that will deliver a jobs boost to the local area. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the NSW Government is supporting employment and boosting businesses by providing funding to Transport for NSW to bring forward the delivery of projects and activities across the state. “This $1.5 million project on Big River Way at Coldstream, about 30 kilometres north of Grafton, is part of the NSW Government’s $3.2 billion commitment to support jobs and communities in these challenging times,” Mr Gulaptis said. “This upgrade will create around 60 local jobs in construction, haulage and traffic control to help deliver on this commitment. “Work to set up the site compound has begun but the main project will involve full pavement rebuilding,

including the widening of the road median and improvements to the road shoulders. “This will provide a smoother journey and increase the separation of oncoming traffic to improve safety for motorists along this busy stretch of highway.” The main body of work will start on Monday, 9 November and will be carried out weekdays from 7am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. The project will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting. Motorists should plan their trip, allow extra travel time, follow the directions of advance warning vehicles and all signs, including reduced speed limits. Transport for NSW thanks the community and motorists for their patience while work is carried out. For more information visit http:// nswroads.work/stimulus

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The first cicadas of the season emerge in the region YOU know when summer is around the corner when their ear piercing throbbing sounds of cicadas travel through the air as males call for a mate from treetops not only in the Aussie bush but in towns and villages in the region. This male (pictured) is called the Eungella bunyip cicada (Tamasa tristigma) and ranges from Brisbane through to Grafton in northeastern NSW. Cicadas are the loudest insects in the world and there are more than 200 species in Australia. It is thought that the sound produced by some communal species can act as a defence against predatory birds and some are even loud enough (120 decibels) to be painful to the human ear. Cicadas also often sing in chorus, which makes it more difficult for a predator to locate an individual. Cicadas are so conspicuous that many of their common names were initially given to them by children. As a result cicadas probably have the most colourful common names in the insect world. Some of the common ones include the black prince, the double drummer, the floury baker, and the green grocer, and yellow monday (cyclochila australasiae).

How long do cicadas live?

Cicadas spend most of their life underground. It has been suggested that some of the large, common Australian species of cicada may live underground as nymphs for around 6-7 years. This would explain why adult cicadas are much more abundant during some seasons that others, with peaks occurring every few years. In contrast to that of the nymph, the life of adult cicadas is very short, lasting only a few weeks. After mating, the adult female cicada lays its eggs. It does this by piercing plant stems with its ovipositor, or egg-laying spike at the tip of the abdomen, and inserting the eggs into the slits it has made. The eggs hatch into small wingless cicadas which are known as nymphs. They fall to the ground and burrow below the surface. Here they live on the sap from plant roots for a period which may last several years. They shed their skin at intervals as they grow. When the nymph reaches

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Even the nymphs beneath the ground are parasitised by the larvae of feather-horned beetles (family Rhipiceridae).

Cicada singing

The Eungella bunyip cicada (tamasa tristigma) – Canon 70D, 180mm L series macro lens. Photo and information from Halden Boyd full size it digs its way to the surface with its front legs, which are specially adapted for digging. It generally surfaces about nightfall in late spring or early summer. The nymph then climbs on to a tree trunk or other object and sheds its skin for the last time. The fully-winged adult cicada which emerges leaves its old empty nymphal skin behind.

What are cicadas?

They are classified in the order Hemiptera, which includes all insects with piercing and sucking mouth-parts. There are more than 200 Australian species of cicadas, most of which belong to the one large family, the cicadidae.

What do cicadas look like?

Adult cicadas have stout bodies with two pairs of wings. The wing spans of the different species range from about 2.5 cm - 15 cm. When not in use, the wings fold back along the sides of the body. The longer fore wing covers the short hind wing, but the wings of each side do not overlap. The fore wing is usually glassy and transparent although in a few species it is dull and opaque. The wings are strengthened by a number of thin, firm veins. Adult cicadas have three pairs of legs all about the same length. The femur (thigh joint) of the fore leg is thicker than that of the other legs.

CICADA FACTS • Only male cicadas sing. They do this in an attempt to find a mate; • Different species have different songs to attract only their own kind; • Adult cicadas have short lives, usually only a few weeks; • Most of their lives are spent as nymphs underground. For some species this can be up to several years; • Cicadas feed only on plant sap using their piercing, sucking mouthparts; • Cicadas feed on a huge range of plants, including eucalypts and grasses; • Birds, bats, spiders, wasps, ants, mantids and tree crickets all prey on cicadas. Cicadas have large compound eyes situated one on each side of the head. They also have three very small glistening simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of the head. The cicada’s antennae (feelers) are quite small and bristle-like. The mouth parts of the cicada are enclosed in a long, thin, beak-like sheath. The sheath (labium) passes backwards from the lower surface of the head between the legs when the insect is not feeding. It contains four fine, needlelike stylets used in feeding.

What do cicadas eat?

Cicadas feed by piercing the surface of plants with their mouth stylets. They then suck up the sap through a tube formed by the concave surfaces of two of the stylets. This piercing and sucking kind of feeding apparatus can be contrasted with the biting

and chewing kind found in grasshoppers, cockroaches, beetles and caterpillars. Cicadas may cause some slowing of the growth of trees from the amount of sap that they consume, but the effects are not very noticeable. They do not bite, though they may cling to the skin with their sharp claws when handled. They are considered harmless to people, despite the fact that their high-pitched call may annoy some people. The adults of larger kinds of cicadas can be found on the trunks or branches of trees in summer. They are often wary and fly away when approached. Smaller kinds often live on low shrubs, or even on long grass. Cicadas are eaten in large quantities by birds. They are also carried off by wasps as food for their young, and undoubtedly serve as food for many other animals

Cicadas are notorious singers. The song is a mating call produced by the males only. Each species has its own distinctive call and only attracts females of its own kind even though rather similar species may co-exist. Cicadas are the only insects to have developed such an effective and specialised means of producing sound. Some large species such as the greengrocer/ yellow monday and the double drummer produce a noise intensity in excess of 120dB at close range (this is approaching the pain threshold of the human ear). In contrast, some small species have songs so high in pitch that the noise is beyond the range of our hearing. The apparatus used by cicadas for singing is complex and research is still continuing on the mechanisms involved. The organs which produce sound are the tymbals, a pair of ribbed membranes at the base of the abdomen. Contracting the internal tyrnbal muscles causes the tymbals to buckle inwards and produces a pulse of sound. By relaxing these muscles, the tymbals pop back to their original position. In some cicada species, a pulse of sound is produced as each rib buckles. Both male and female cicadas have organs for hearing. A pair of large, mirror-like membranes, the tympana, receive the sound. The tympana are connected to an auditory organ by a short tendon. When a male sings, it creases the tympana so that it won’t be deafened by its own noise. Many species of cicada sing during the heat of the day. The loud noise produced by some day-singing cicadas actually repels birds, probably because the noise is painful to the birds’ ears and interferes with their normal communication. The males of many cicada species, including the greengrocer/yellow monday, and the double drummer, tend to group together when calling which increases the total volume of noise and reduces the chances of bird predation. Some cicada species only sing at dusk.

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PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY WOLLONGBAR DISTRICT PARK BALLINA Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from professional community artist/s or facilitator teams to create public art for the new Wollongbar District Park. The new Wollongbar District Park will provide a parkland to service the broader district, offering enjoyment and fitness opportunities for all. Construction of the parkland is currently subject to tendering processes and is due for completion in early to mid-2021. This art opportunity aims to create inspiring integrated public art that engenders a sense of ownership and stewardship of the parkland

and its facilities among the Wollongbar and Alstonville communities. It seeks to engage users of the parkland, in particular teens, in the

production of community artworks. The artist will be responsible for artwork development, design, and installation including

community engagement with young people. The maximum budget available for the project is $22,000 (excluding GST).

Expressions of Interest close: 3pm Friday 20 November 2020. For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ WollongbarDistrictPark

Koalas still recovering from fires… a year on By Susannah Keogh Friends of the Koala IT has been over 12 months since our world changed here on the North Coast of NSW. After the second year of unprecedented drought, our sub-tropical selves were overwhelmed with a new reality. How do we deal with a fire season? Decades of understory leaf matter was, for the first time in a long time, so dry that it was fuel for a fire just waiting to be ignited. We were not ready for this, not even a little bit. Floods we know well, storms we know how to prepare ourselves, but fire? We were caught completely off guard. Koalas of course are not great at surviving fires, particularly intense canopy fires. You see, koalas climb to safety - in their minds, things on the ground are dangerous and they consider themselves safer in the branches of a very high tree. Unfortunately, once they are at the top of the tree and the fire has reached the

canopy, they have nowhere to go. Even if the fire isn’t intense and only burns the understory, the koalas will come to ground to change trees and burn their feet in the process. The last year has been an enormous learning curve for us here at Friends of the Koala. While we have had single fire events which have affected our koalas in the past, this was the first time where essentially, the whole region was on fire.

One of our koala champions, Maria Matthes, who looks after koalas mostly in the Ballina Shire, was on the ground searching for and rescuing koalas for the duration and while she was able to bring several koalas in for treatment, there were a few that escaped her attempts at capture and moved into areas where they were unable to be found. A few weeks ago, Maria found one of the koalas she had been trying to rescue since

the fires started in Wardell last September. “Makawee” was seen in the heart of one of the fires and as you can see by the photos, she was badly burnt. It is quite amazing to see that she managed to survive all this time with such horrendous injuries - koalas are such stoic animals. She was 14 years old (very old) and by the time she got to us last month, was in bad condition, blind, riddled with chlamydia as well as many other things. While we were not able to save her from

her many health issues this time, she has taught us a lot about what koalas can endure and survive from. She was lucky not to have died from her fire related injuries but she certainly wouldn’t have been comfortable since they were sustained. Her paws were still peeling 12 months after they were burned, and her fur hadn’t grown back on her more severely burn hands and face. She was a little legend and we will never forget her resilience.

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Day in the life of a Northern Rivers councillor WHAT do you think about your elected councillors? Do you hurl rocks from the sidelines, whinge about their pay rise or maybe want to throw your civic hat in the ring at next year’s postponed elections? In this special NRT series, journalist Lesley Apps asks the councillors of the Northern Rivers why they do it, and just what it is they do. This edition we conclude our profiles of Clarence Valley Council and with five of the nine councillors either unsure or planning to leave their posts at next year’s elections, there’s never been a better time to contemplate a move into local government. We thank Clarence Valley Councillors for their insightful responses.

Which committees are you on as council representative? Chair of Environment Planning & Community Committee. Any other voluntary groups or committees outside of council? No. How many hours of other paid (or voluntary) work do you undertake each week on top of your councillor Nil.

Clarence Valley Councillor Richie Williamson

Clarence Valley Councillor Andrew Baker

Average number of councillor phone calls and emails? That depends on the issues of the meeting; I’d say about 1 or 2 phone calls a day, 7-10 a week. On average about 25 emails a day.

Cr. Williamson has been a Clarence Valley councillor for 15 years 2005-2020. He served as deputy mayor for three years (2011-2013) and mayor for eight years (20082016). He will not be contesting the 2021 election. Councillor Williamson can be contacted at: richie.williamson@ clarence.nsw.gov.au

Cr. Baker has been a Clarence Valley councillor for eight years 2012 to 2020. He served as deputy mayor for one year 2015-2016. While he previously cited he would not run in 2021 he is now uncertain. Councillor Baker can be contacted at: andrew.baker@ clarence.nsw.gov.au

How many hours a day would you spend thinking about and prepping for upcoming council issues? This could vary depending on the meeting cycle, however, I’d say two to three hours a day, 20 hours a week.

What motivated you to run for council? I think everybody stands for similar reasons, to make the area you live the best it can be, being on Council is a form of public service .

work involved in being a councillor? I think councillors and the mayor are fairly remunerated in NSW, it is a commitment, it is important work. Council’s annual budget is well over $100 million dollars.

How many hours would you spend attending council related meetings each week or month? About 20 hours a month.

What’s been the best thing about being a councillor? Any highlight/s? Hard to answer in a few lines I guess, the upgrades to the waterfront at Maclean, delivering the Iluka sewage plant, the new Grafton library and really looking forward to the Grafton waterfront redevelopment too.

Will you be running in 2021 elections? No.

Q&A with Clarence Valley Councillor Richie Williamson

How many functions do you attend on behalf of council a week/month? When I was the Mayor the functions list was long. As councillor I’d say, 15 to 20 including meeting, committee meeting and events How often do you perform councillor weekends, evenings, early mornings etc.? Most of my “council time” is after hours, weekend etc, due to being employed full time. Do you have an assistant to help you with councillor work? No. Which committees are you on as council representative? • Saleyards Committee; • Rural Fire Service Committee; • General Managers Performance Committee; • Economic and Environment and Development Committee. How many hours of other paid (or voluntary) work do you undertake each week on top of your councillor 38 hours paid employment (breakfast radio announcer for 2GF)

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What’s been the most challenging part/s? The challenge is always “balance” balancing community wants/needs verse funds verse expectations….I guess doing more with less. What has being a councillor taught you? The more you listen the more you learn. Are there any personal requirements or local government protocols to being a councillor that the general public may not be aware of? Be prepared to listen, change your mind and take all views into consideration. Are you ever concerned about any aspects of your privacy as a councillor? I will say, I believe you do lose some privacy in being a Councillors, however, there are protections. You recently received a pay rise that takes your annual salary to about the same as the age pension. Do you think that is a fair amount for the

Q&A with Clarence Valley Councillor Andrew Baker Average number of councillor phone calls and emails? I don’t have a council phone so nil (calls) and average about 10 emails a day. How many hours a day would you spend thinking about and prepping for upcoming council issues? Varies between one hour and up to a maximum four hours (per day). How many hours would you spend attending council related meetings each week or month? I’ve never had ‘one-on-one consults with Council staff’. Meetings take up about average 15 hours a month. How many functions do you attend on behalf of council a week/month? Nil. How often do you perform councillor weekends, evenings, early mornings etc? Most days. I have a Councilsupplied iPad for all communications. Do you have an assistant to help you with councillor work? No.

What motivated you to run for council? I was concerned at the quality of decision making and follow-up on decisions. What’s been the best thing about being a councillor? Any highlight/s? No particular ‘best thing’. Each issue is as important to someone as any other issue for decision. What’s been the most challenging part/s? Restraint in replies to the tiny minority of people that seem to be perpetually unhappy. What has being a councillor taught you? That there should be a competence test for candidates. Are there any personal requirements or local government protocols to being a councillor that the general public may not be aware of? The most important is that Councillors are required to swear or start as a Councillor. That’s only been a requirement since the start of this term (2016). Most Councillors have honoured the promises made at the start. Are you ever concerned about any aspects of your privacy as a councillor? No. You recently received a pay rise that takes your annual salary to about the same as the age pension. Do you think that is a fair amount for the work involved in being a councillor? It’s not that relevant to ‘the amount of work’. It’s the quality of performance rather than the quantity that should be important. Will you be running in 2021 elections? I did say six months ago that I wouldn’t. I’m now uncertain. Any tips for budding councillors? Yes. Learn your stuff before the election just in case you do get elected. If it takes any longer than a couple of days to learn what is required, it’s probably not for you.

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The North Coast building the hope of health in Kenya by Halden Boyd

told The Northern Rivers Times. “These people otherwise have A GROUP of people on the very limited access to medical North Coast started on a care, and our aim at Kenya mission of hope and health to Health is to provide medicine, the underprivileged in Kenya, medical treatment and education and it has grown from strength to help these people achieve to strength in providing real better health.” and tangible results in the poor And it is the simple things African country. that have made Kenya Health Kenya Health is an Australian a huge success, including one founded non-government woman from Alstonville, Maree organisation committed to the Hardy, who in her spare time provision of health care for hand makes dolls to sell at those in need in Kenya. Christmas markets at Ballina Kenya Health is an and at Casino every year. organisation founded by the “I make around 400 dolls a late Lyle Burgoyne, a registered year and almost every single nurse and midwife from one is sold, and every single Murwillumbah, who, back in cent goes to Kenya Health,” 2009 from a chance meeting Maree said, “and I just love with a nurse holding a Kenyan doing it because I know it is girl in her arms at Stuart’s Point going to help those in the world on the Mid North Coast, saw a who need and deserve help.” need to embark on what is now The Christian based group a worldwide recognised mission also has other fundraising of mercy obtaining special and activities such as dinner positive results. evenings and even lamington “We are an organisation drives for the cause. dedicated to the provision “We are currently providing of health care to women and medical assistance in Nakuru young children in Kenya, to communities in the slums, however our caring volunteers those relying on rubbish dumps will see anyone who presents for food, and women’s prisons,” themselves at our clinics Jenny said. which we have set up through “We are also proud to what started by simple local announce that we are now able fundraising,” Lyle’s wife Jenny to provide care further afield in

Kenya throughout the year.” “One of the biggest problems with medical care in Kenya is that no matter how poor a person or family is, there is no free medical care and, because of this, many of the poorer people miss out on all medical care and surgery.” “By facilitating education about health and by creating a greater accessibility to health care, Kenya Health aspires to help every person in need to receive the health care they need,” Jenny said. Medical experts and doctors in Australia and now from Founder of Kenya Health Murwillumbah midwife, the late Lyle throughout the world go to Burgoyne, and Maree Hardy (left) and Jenny Burgoyne with the Kenya paying for their own hundreds of dolls made in Alstonville which are sold to raise funds travel, accommodation and food for vital medical help in the poor African country. costs to provide free medical remote villages at Pokot, Kisii to 800 people per day, and assistance and help for the and Transmara.” we now provide both one-off Kenya Health Organisation. “We have been providing care and ongoing medical care and “We get great satisfaction in Kenya for many years, and education.” in even selling one lamington, in February 2012 we visited “While our caring team because we know that it is Kenya and identified a need strives to see anyone who is in going to such a worthy cause in for further care at the Nakuru need of medical care, we also providing vital medial help to Hospice which provides care for provide ongoing care with the those who really do need it the the terminally ill.” assistance of our fully qualified most in Kenya.” “On this visit it became local on-the-ground nurse People wanting to donate to apparent to us that ongoing care and midwife Rosemary who the worthy locally based Kenya was desperately needed there provides care and follow up Health organisation or those and in many areas of Kenya.” treatment to the people who are interested in helping the group “We provide at least 20 seen at outreach clinics.” professionally can do so by medical clinics per year where “Rosemary is joined by two visiting: www.kenyahealth.org/ our passionate team see 400 other paid staff members in make-a-donation/

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Richmond Valley

LOCATED in the heart of the Northern Rivers in NSW, the Richmond Valley is a sanctuary waiting for you to discover. Reef meets beef in the Richmond Valley from pristine blue ocean waters and white sands to luscious, farming land. Our World Heritage rainforests and rugged mountain escapes are perfect for the adventurer or for those who enjoy taking in the best nature has to offer. The region offers opportunities for fourwheel driving, camping, bushwalking, photography, birdwatching, and water activities such as fishing, boating, skiing, kayaking and paddle boarding. The Valley is full of vibrant festivals throughout the year - don’t miss highlights such as the Primex Field Days, the Casino Beef Week Festival and Casino Truck Show, the Coraki Assault Water Ski Race, the Woodburn Riverside Festival and the Evans Head Fishing Classic and Evans Head Malibu Classic. Whether your passion is delving into rich history, arts and culture, enjoying natural wonders or relaxing near the ocean, we welcome you to discover it all here in the Richmond Valley.

Top five experiences in Richmond Valley 1. Explore our national parks; 2. Take a dip in our scenic beaches; 3. Visit our historic villages; 4. Try some local surf and turf; 5. Check out our museums and galleries.

Rich in History The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the Casino area, or Djanangmum as it is known to Aboriginal people, are the Galibal people. The Mid Richmond is home to the Bandjalang people, and Rappville is home to the Birihn people. Over the years the Richmond Valley has experienced significant changes in lifestyle, industry and people. During the 19th Century the driving force in production and employment was primary production with sugar cane, boating, timber and farming industries all booming. As the strength of these industries lessoned during the 20th Century the area divided into an urbanised coastal strip and inland agricultural and township areas. If you are a lover of history these top five historical sites to see are perfect for you:

Surfing on Main Beach is a classic Evans Head pastime. 1. Richmond Valley museums; 2. Broadwater Sugar Mill; 3. World Heritage national parks; 4. Rileys Hill Dry Dock; 5. Dirawong Reserve.

Casino - Beef Capital of the World! Casino is a charming country town situated on the banks of the Richmond River. Rich in timber, dairying, and grazing country, the countryside provides a scenic backdrop

for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Located on the junction of the Summerland Way and Bruxner Highway, Casino is a delightful place to visit featuring platypus pools and parks, treasures of history and heritage, peaceful laidback ambience and easy access to hinterland and coastal national parks. Enjoy a walk through the town, encountering the wealth of Art Deco and heritage buildings which reflect the area’s history.

Casino highlights 1. Put your cowboy boots on for the Beef Week Festival and Primex Field Days; 2. Take a stroll along the Richmond River; 3. Visit one of the three museums; 4. Kayak along the Richmond River; 5. Ride the Casino Mini Rail.

Evans Head If you enjoy untouched national parks, pristine beaches and breathtaking

These winter holidays, Discover the many charms of the Richmond Valley Discover yout Richmond Valley

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how spending more time in our own backyard is time well invested. Have you explored all your region has to offer? There is so much to discover in the Richmond Valley. Visit discoverrichmondvalley.com.au or drop into one of the Richmond Valley’s three visitor information centres in Casino, Woodburn, and Evans Head. Open Monday-Friday 8.30am–4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–1pm. www.discoverrichmondvalley.com.au |

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Broadwater The charming village of Broadwater is one of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secrets. For those who appreciate long stretches of unspoilt coastline where you can enjoy the natural scenery of untouched bushland, Broadwater Beach and National Park is an absolute must. Birdwatchers will be delighted to find more than 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Broadwater highlights 1. Visit Broadwater National Park; 2. Spot a furry friend at Broadwater Koala Reserve; 3. Visit the historic Rileys Hill Dry Dock; 4. Fish or kayak along the Richmond River.

Woodburn Woodburn is a lovely and peaceful town on the banks of the Richmond River. Stop by the river at the new Woodburn Riverside Park and Visitor Information Centre fitted with playground, picnic areas and BBQs. Explore the Dirawong Reserve, which offers breathtaking ocean views and pristine native flora. views then Evans Head is the perfect holiday destination for you. The village of Evans Head is highly recommended for families, couples, RV travellers and the keen fisherman. Goanna (Dirawong in the Bundjalung language) Headland is a beautiful area which holds a significant place in Aboriginal history and mythology. From Razorback Lookout you can take in breathtaking panoramic views of the coast. Observe the great whale migration between April and August

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when these magnificent mammals head north, or September to November when they make their way south with their calves.

New Italy is a small community located just 15km south of Woodburn. Settlement was established in 1882 when Italian immigrants from the region of Veneto in Northern Italy purchased 40 acres of farming land.

Evans Head highlights 1. Explore Bundjalung National Park; 2. Visit Evans Head Aviation Museum; 3. Walk the headland in Dirawong Reserve; 4. Enjoy fresh seafood at the Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-op.

Woodburn & New Italy Highlights 1. Visit the New Italy Museum; 2. Mountain bike at Doubleduke State Forest; 3. Camp at Black Rocks Campground; 4. Kayak between Woodburn and Coraki.

Serving as the gateway to the Mid Richmond, Woodburn Riverside Park is a great place for families to have a barbecue, play on the pirate playground, enjoy the river, and visit the nearby visitor information centre.

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Unwind or get active on the banks of the majestic Richmond River in Coraki Memorial Park.

Coraki Set on the junction of the Richmond and Wilson rivers, Coraki is located right in the heart of the Richmond Valley. Wander along Coraki’s riverbank and encounter the healing stones and pathway created by artists and volunteers as a tribute

At the New Italy Glass Art Gallery, glass blower Ian O’Driscoll crafts intricate figures and colourful jewellery.

to reconciliation between cultures and environment.

Caravan Park; 4. Visit the Coraki Museum.

Coraki highlights 1. Visit the Coraki Healing Stone ; 2. Ski along the Wilson and Richmond rivers; 3. Camp along the riverbank in Coraki Riverside

Rappville Heading 20 kilometres south of Casino on the Summerland Way, a turnoff will lead you through pleasant farming land to the village of Rappville, a former bustling timber and

beef village which continues to have an involvement with those industries. A major feature of the village is the historic, federation-style Commercial Hotel, built by Henry Rapp in 1911. Rappville highlights 1. Check out the public

artwork dedicated to the town’s resilience 2. Head out on a bushwalk to explore the area’s natural beauty 3. Visit the quaint local post office 4. Catch up with the locals at ‘The Rappy’

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TUESDAY

ABC, 7.30pm

NBN, 9.30pm

Lavish production and a time in the famous queen’s life we don’t often see brought to screen make Victoria every period-piece fan’s dream. In this third season, we’re in 1848 – a turbulent time for Europe and the British Monarchy. As political unrest begins to divide Ireland, an attempt is made on the queen’s life. While her entourage plead with her to take refuge in London, Victoria (Jenna Coleman) is determined to resolve the conflict and sets off for a royal visit, despite Albert’s (Tom Hughes) objections. During the visit, she meets Lady Palmerston (Pandora Clifford), who opens Victoria’s eyes with her unconventional marriage.

This courtroom drama packs a punch. Based on the true story of Isaac Wright Jr., a music producer wrongfully convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison in 1991, For Life tells the tale of how he went on to fight the system from the inside. Nicholas Pinnock (pictured) plays the down-on-hisluck Aaron Wallace in this re-imagining, which is produced by and also stars rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Power). Wallace begins his freedom fight by training to become a lawyer while in jail before going on to represent his fellow inmates despite pushback from tough warden Safiya Masry (Indira Varma, Game of Thrones).

VICTORIA

FRIDAY

ALONE

SBS VICELAND, 6.15pm

Survivor, eat your heart out. Alone takes adventure to the next level by dropping 10 contestants into the wilderness with no camera crews or producers – their only supplies are whatever they could shove into a backpack. The winner – whoever is the last one standing (bears and snow and hunger, notwithstanding) – gets a $500,000 cash prize. In the fifth season, the extreme competitors – all separated from each other – are former contestants back for redemption. They’re in a largely untouched area of northern Mongolia where they have to hunt, build shelters and survive the brutal weather and extreme isolation in this terrifying plunge into the unknown.

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FRIDAY, November 13 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.30 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Last Leg: US Elegtion... Special. (R) 2.00 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Ties That Bind. (PG, R) 4.10 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. (Final, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Big Mob Brekky. (R) 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Kanyini. (PGadn, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Insight. (R) 4.30 Living Black. (R) 5.00 Characters Of Broome. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: The Wrong Neighbor. (2017, Mv, R, CC) 2.00 Deadly Dates. (Mav, 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 Desperate Housewives. (Mas, R, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R, CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Tino visits a colourful iris garden. 8.30 Vera. (Mav, R, CC) Vera investigates after a physiotherapist is shot at the house where she was staying for a retreat. The case also touches on Joe’s past, when they discover one of the suspects is someone he had previously arrested. 10.05 Mum. (Ml, CC) It is Cathy’s 60th birthday. 10.35 ABC Late News. (CC) Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 10.50 Gruen. (R, CC) Presented by Wil Anderson. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Secrets Unearthed. (PG, CC) 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (CC) 9.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M, CC) 10.10 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.40 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R, CC) 11.45 MOVIE: Jasper Jones. (2017, Malv, R, CC) 1.35 MOVIE: The Bounty. (1984, M, R, CC) 3.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mals, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (CC) Tara shares some ideas to get into the Christmas spirit. Joh and Charlie help a family create a resort-style space in their own backyard. Karen prepares green sesame falafel with tahini sauce. 8.30 MOVIE: Hacksaw Ridge. (2016, MA15+v, R, CC) Based on a true story. A conscientious objector who worked as a medic on the frontlines of World War II without ever firing a shot or even carrying a gun wins the US Medal of Honor for his actions. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) Women’s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. 9.15 Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. (CC) Post-match wrap up of the Women’s State of Origin, featuring analysis and player interviews. 9.45 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, Msv, R, CC) An archer returns home to England, only to find the country suffering under the yoke of devious noblemen. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett. 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.10 Rivals. (PGl, R, CC) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, CC) The team renovates a cabin. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R, CC) Guests include Peter Helliar, Abby Coleman, Celia Pacquola, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee. 9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R, CC) Stand-up comedy from Peter Helliar, Rhys Nicholson, Tiffany Haddish, Fortune Feimster and Nath Valvo. 10.30 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R, CC) 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. 9.15 Absolutely Fabulous. 9.45 The IT Crowd. 10.10 The Catherine Tate Show. 10.40 The Inbetweeners. 11.10 Schitt’s Creek. 11.30 Red Dwarf: Back To Earth. 11.55 Threesome. 12.20am Diary Of An Uber Driver. 12.50 Finding Joy. 1.20 The IT Crowd. 1.45 Small Tales And True. 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Stargate SG-1. 1.40 Beat The Internet. 2.05 BBC My World. 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 3.25 The Ice Cream Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Pizza Show. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Ina Loves Porno. (Premiere) 10.15 Vagrant Queen. 11.05 The Feed. 11.35 MOVIE: Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 1. (2012, MA15+) 2.25am NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz.

9GEM (82) 6am Golf. US Masters. First round. Continued. 9.30 My Favorite Martian. 10.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 MOVIE: I Live In Grosvenor Square. (1945) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 To Be Advised. 11.15 Silent Witness. 12.35am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Golf. US Masters. Second round.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 13. Grand Prix of Europe. Replay. 9.30 iFish. 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 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Evil. (Premiere) 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Orator. Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.20 The Castle Of Cagliostro. (1979, PG) 9.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 11.35 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 1.05pm Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 3.05 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 4.20 City Of Ember. (2008, PG) 6.05 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 7.45 Raising Arizona. (1987, M) 9.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 11.10 Woman At War. (2018, M, Icelandic) 1.05am The House By The Sea. (2018, M, French) 3.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Fishing

Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 8.30 American Pickers. 9.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Life Off Road. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.25 MOVIE: Escape From The Planet Of The Apes. (1971, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: X-Men: First Class. (2011, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Wolverine. (2013, M) 12.45am 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: Captain Underpants. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: The Boss Baby. (2017) 9.20 MOVIE: Logan Lucky. (2017, M) 11.40 Heroes. 12.35am Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. (Premiere) 1.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker. 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 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. 10.30 Supernatural. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 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 Drum. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 Friday Briefing. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 4.55 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Fringe Dwellers. (1986, M) 1.35 Bamay. 2.00 NITV On The Road: Barunga Festival. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Kriol Kitchen. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 Mustangs FC. 8.00 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 9.30 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.40 MOVIE: Dark Age. (1987, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Barnwood Builders. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm Unsellable Houses. 1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation. 8.30 100 Day Dream Home. 9.30 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 Pool Kings. (Return) 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

11.00 To Be Advised. 11.35 Children’s Programs. 4pm Thalu. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.05 School Of Rock. 5.25 All Hail King Julien. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.30 Prisoner Zero. 9.55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.20 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 11.30 Cook’s Pantry. Noon Lidia’s Kitchen. 12.30 Ready Steady Cook UK. 1.30 All Things Sweet. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 BBQ Crawl. 8.30 Watts On The Grill. 9.30 Nigella Express. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Disappeared. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 River Monsters Go Tribal. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Dog Patrol. (Return) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 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, November 14 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 Pine Gap. (Mls, R) 1.30 The Sound. (R, CC) 2.30 Charles Perkins Oration. (CC) 3.30 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) 5.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 From The Ashes: A Fresh Start. 2.30 Lucknow. (PG, R) 2.40 Searching For Mum. (PG, R) 4.55 Freshwater Dreaming. (PG, R) 5.00 Living Black. (R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Zipping Classic and The Hunter. 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. 12.30 Rebound. (Premiere) 1.00 The Healthy Cooks. 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 4.00 The Perfect Serve. (PGl, CC) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (CC) 5.00 News: First At Five. (CC) 5.30 Getaway. (PG, CC)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Food Fight Club. (R) 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.30 Business As Usual When Nothing Is Usual. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (Premiere) 4.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Victoria. (PG, CC) Victoria is determined to visit Ireland in the wake of the attempt on her life. 8.20 Shetland. (Mal, R, CC) Ignoring the Norwegian Secret Service’s warnings, Perez and Tosh track down Mathias Soderland. 9.20 Endeavour. (Mav, R, CC) Endeavour delves into a case of a research scientist who was found drowned under suspicious circumstances. 10.50 Poldark. (PG, R, CC) Geoffrey makes his intentions clear. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Secrets Of Our Cities: Gold Coast. (PGa, R, CC) 8.30 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. (CC) Hosted by Aaron Fa’aoso and Steph Tisdell. 10.30 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, Masv, R) 12.40 Miniseries: On The Ropes. (Mlsv, R, CC) 4.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mals, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG, CC) Immigration deal with a Chinese national who has a fake passport. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002, Mv, R, CC) The Fellowship, now scattered across Middle Earth, tries to complete their quest under threat of total war. As Frodo and Samwise head to Mordor alone, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli set out to rescue their companions, Merry and Pippin, from their brutish captors. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R, CC) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James. 9.30 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, Mlsv, R, CC) An accountant and a CIA agent work a top-secret case. Dwayne Johnson, Danielle Nicolet. 11.40 MOVIE: That’s My Boy. (2012, MA15+dlsv, R, CC) 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (CC) 2.05 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (PG, CC)

6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R, CC) The lifeguards feel the pressure. 7.30 Ambulance. (Mas, R, CC) Follows the staff and crew from North West Ambulance Service over a 12-hour shift in Greater Manchester. 10.00 999: What’s Your Emergency? (MA15+l, CC) Police deal with a family who are responsible for theft, assaults, joyriding and public disorder. 11.00 MOVIE: Book Week. (2018, Ml, CC) A teacher is forced to re-evaluate his life. Alan Dukes, Susan Prior. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Jimeoin: Yeehaa! 9.40 QI. 10.40 Mock The Week. 11.15 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.25am Friday Night Dinner. 12.50 I’m Alan Partridge. 1.20 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.50 Live At The Apollo. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Black South Rising. 12.55 Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor. 1.25 Race And Education. 2.15 Losing Ground. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 The Loving Story. 6.25 Only Connect. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 The X-Files. 10.55 MOVIE: Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 2. (2012, MA15+) 1.45am Vikings. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Travel Oz. 9.30 NBC Today. 11.30 Vasili’s Garden. Noon The Bowls Show. 1.00 River Monsters Go Tribal. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Building The Dream. 5.00 Horse Racing. Zipping Classic and The Hunter. 5.30 For The Love Of Dogs. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Golf. US Masters. Second round. Continued. 9.30 My Favorite Martian. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. 10.30 MOVIE: The Moonraker. (1958) 12.15pm MOVIE: Paris When It Sizzles. (1964) 2.30 MOVIE: The Buccaneer. (1958) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English Strikes Again. (2018, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Men In Tights. (1993, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 MacGyver. 3.00 Driven Not Hidden. 3.30 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (Return) 10.20 SEAL Team. 12.15am Law & Order: S.V.U. 1.10 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm Dragon Ball Super. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.05 School Of Rock. 5.25 All Hail King Julien. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 7.15 Operation Ouch! 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 So Awkward. 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Long Way North. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.30 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 7.45 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.25 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 12.05pm City Of Ember. (2008, PG) 1.50 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 3.30 Manje Bistre. (2017, Punjabi) 6.00 Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. (2018, PG, Hindi) 8.30 Lion. (2016, PG) 10.40 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Counting Cars. Noon Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 33. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 3.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 35. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 36. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. 10.00 MOVIE: Only The Brave. (2017, M) 1am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.20pm Xtreme Collxtion. 3.20 Liquid Science. 3.50 BattleBots. 4.50 MOVIE: Happy Feet. (2006) 7.00 MOVIE: Shrek. (2001, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, M) 11.45 Heroes. 12.40am The Horn. 1.35 Bromans. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 4.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker. 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 Charmed. 1.30pm Seinfeld. 2.30 Friends. 5.00 Rules Of Engagement. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight The Flash. 2.00 Charmed. 4.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Rules Of Engagement.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3.30pm The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Mix. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Australian Story. 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.05 Four Corners. (Final) 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 All Things Sweet. 9.00 Bake With Anna. 9.30 BBQ Crawl. 10.00 On Country Kitchen. 2pm Late Nite Eats. 3.00 Secret Meat Business. 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. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.30 Watts On The Grill. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Freshwater Dreaming. 2.30 Baseball. SA Super League. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Men’s first quarter-final. Griffith Three Ways v Castlereigh All Blacks. Replay. 5.00 Insight. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Red Earth Uncovered. 7.25 News. 7.30 The Big Wet. 8.30 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 10.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Barnwood Builders. 11.30 Best Of Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 The Healthy Cooks. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 2.30 100 Day Dream Home. 3.30 Pool Kings. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Garden Gurus. 5.30 House Hunters Reno. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Boise Boys. 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 News. 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 NewsNight. 8.30 In Conversation With John Anderson. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, November 15 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. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. (Final) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Victoria. (PG, R, CC) 3.25 Don’t Stop The Music. (R, CC) 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 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 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Travel Man. (R) 3.35 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 40. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 11.30 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 12.00 Explore. (R, CC) 12.10 MOVIE: Pride & Prejudice. (2005, G, R, CC) 2.40 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 5.00 News: First At Five. (CC) 5.30 RBT. (PGd, R, CC)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 8.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Business As Usual When Nothing Is Usual. (R) 12.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 2.30 By Design Heroes. (Premiere) 3.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.30 Fishing Aust. 5.00 News.

6.00 The Sound. (CC) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) 7.40 Restoration Australia: Grimes Cottage. (CC) 8.40 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, CC) Part 3 of 4. Peter leaves hospital only to be confronted by his family over his affair. 9.40 Total Control. (MA15+l, R, CC) 10.30 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R, CC) 11.15 Missy Higgins & Friends Live. (PG, R, CC) 12.45 Endeavour. (Mav, R, CC) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Louis Theroux: Dark States. (MA15+as, R, CC) 5.00 Insiders. (R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 The True Story Of King Tut’s Treasure. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 André The Giant. (Malv, R, CC) 10.05 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Madl, R, CC) 11.10 First Contact Canada. (PGa, R, CC) 12.00 The Case Against Adnan Syed. (Mav, R, CC) 2.35 Sherpa: Trouble On Everest. (Ml, R, CC) 4.20 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Malsv, R) 4.50 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Beat The Chasers. (CC) 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Mystery Of The Homestead Murders. (MA15+av, CC) Takes a look at the 1978 murders of Mick and Sue Lewis, whose bodies were found in their homestead. 9.50 Killer Tapes: Who Killed Sharon Birchwood? (Mav, R, CC) Presented by Susanna Reid. 10.55 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, CC) 12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.30 60 Minutes. (CC) Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Nine News Late. (CC) A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 See No Evil. (Ma, CC) 11.30 Killer On The Line. (Ma, R, CC) 12.20 Grand Hotel. (Mls, R, CC) 1.10 The Healthy Cooks. (R, CC) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Sunday Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (CC) Guests include Kylie Minogue. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R, CC) A father and son bank robbing duo escape from a prison transport van on their way to trial. 9.30 Blood And Treasure. (Premiere, Mv, CC) The discovery of the tomb of Antony and Cleopatra sets off a worldwide chase. 11.20 The Sunday Project. (R, CC) 12.30 NCIS. (Mv, R, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Gruen XL. 10.45 The Last Leg: US Elegtion... Special. 11.50 Jimeoin: Yeehaa! 1am Would I Lie To You? 1.30 The Thick Of It. 2.00 News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.15 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Portuguese News. 10.50 Urdu News. 11.35 Hindi News. Noon Going Places. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 9.10 Console Wars: Nintendo Vs Sega. 10.55 America’s Great Divide: From Obama To Trump. 1am Vikings. 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 Home Shopping. 10.00 The Thrill Of The Chase. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Vasili’s Garden. 2.30 The Bowls Show. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 12.30am Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Golf. US Masters. Third round. Continued. 9.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.00 MOVIE: Tommy The Toreador. (1959) 11.50 Getaway. 12.20pm MOVIE: Josephine And Men. (1955) 2.20 MOVIE: Clambake. (1967) 4.20 MOVIE: Hatari! (1962) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Chicago P.D. 9.30 Chicago Fire. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 License To Kill. 12.30am Police Ten 7. 1.00 The Avengers. 2.00 Golf. US Masters. Final round.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 11.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. Noon Mission: Impossible. 1.00 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 Escape Fishing. 3.00 Driven Not Hidden. 3.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 4.00 Buy To Build. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Truck Hunters. (Premiere) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.30 48 Hours. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.15pm Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 4.05 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 7.15 Operation Ouch! 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 So Awkward. 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 2am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am City Of Ember. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.05 Lion. (2016, PG) 9.15 Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. (2018, Hindi) 11.45 Laputa: Castle In The Sky. (1986) 2.10pm Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 4.45 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 6.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 8.30 Gomorrah. 9.30 The Captain. (2017, MA15+, German) 11.40 Stree. (2018, M, Hindi) 2.05am Sink Or Swim. (2018, M, French) 4.15 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 39. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 1.30pm Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 The Fishing Show. 4.00 Bushfire Wars. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Detroit Steel. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Chappie. (2015, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Monster Croc Wrangler. 2.30 Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Kubo And The Two Strings. (2016, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+) 12.25am Heroes. 1.20 Tattoo Fixers. 2.15 Bromans. 3.05 Monster Croc Wrangler. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 Charmed. 1.30pm The Neighborhood. 2.30 Man With A Plan. 3.30 The Middle. 5.00 Rules Of Engagement. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 Man With A Plan. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12.30am Mom. 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. (Final) 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 Charles Perkins Oration. 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 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.00 Late Nite Eats. 3.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 6.35 Taste Of The Territory. 7.05 Bonacini’s Italy. 7.30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 9.35 Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy. 10.30 Watts On The Grill. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Touch Football. WA Super League. 2.30 NT Football. 4.00 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 4.20 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. Highlights. 4.30 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Colour Theory: Underground. 7.00 Behind The Brush. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 The Song Keepers. 9.05 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Flipping Exes. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm House Hunters Reno. 1.30 Holmes: Buy It Right. (Premiere) 2.00 The Perfect Serve. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Good Bones. 5.30 Boise Boys. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 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, November 16 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (Final, R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Gruen. (R) 1.35 Squinters. (Mls, R, CC) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 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 Al Jazeera. 2.00 The Surgery Ship. (PG, R) 3.00 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (R) 4.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (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: Missing At 17. (2013, Mav, R, CC) 2.00 Deadly Dates. (Mv, 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. (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. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (CC) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (Return, PG, CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG, CC) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q+A. (CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Simply Nigella. (CC) 12.10 Rage 30: The Story Of Rage. (Madlns, R, CC) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Death In Paradise. (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. (PG, CC) 8.30 Life And Birth. (M, CC) 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R, CC) 10.35 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.05 DNA. (Mav) 11.55 The Bridge. (Malv, R) 2.10 The Red Line. (Masv, R, CC) 3.50 My Second Restaurant In India. (PG, 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. (PGav, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal, CC) Some surprising truths are shared. 8.30 The Rookie. (Mav, CC) John’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mv, CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Deranged. (2002, Msv, R) JoBeth Williams. 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (Return, Mdlv, CC) 8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R, CC) M’s past comes back to haunt her. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. 11.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 12.00 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+av, R, CC) 12.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (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 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R, CC) 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (CC) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, CC) Performances from Tommy Little, Ivan Aristeguieta, Nina Conti, Adam Christie, Nikki Osborne and Luke Heggie. 10.30 Kinne Tonight. (Mls, R, CC) 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 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.55 Luke Warm Sex. 9.25 Detectorists. 9.55 Hang Ups. 10.20 The Inbetweeners. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.10 Red Dwarf. 11.35 Threesome. Midnight Diary Of An Uber Driver. 12.30 The IT Crowd. 12.55 Sando. 1.20 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.05 News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Stargate SG-1. 1.40 Beat The Internet. 2.05 BBC My World. 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 3.25 The Gadget Show. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 Hipsters. 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... 11.05 Stacey Dooley: Face To Face With The Arms Dealers. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am 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 Vasili’s Garden. 11.30 Better Homes. 1pm Disappeared. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Funniest Ever Crazy Cats. 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 Golf. US Masters. Final round. Continued. 7.00 My Favorite Martian. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, 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 The Doctors. 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. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 14. Turkish Grand Prix. Highlights. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.05pm School Of Rock. 5.25 All Hail King Julien. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 So Awkward. 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Vanity Fair. Continued. (2004, PG) 6.50 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 8.30 Manje Bistre. (2017, Punjabi) 11.00 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 1.05pm Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. (2018, Hindi) 3.35 Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 5.30 Lion. (2016, PG) 7.40 Brigsby Bear. (2017, M) 9.30 The 12th Man. (2017, MA15+, Norwegian) Midnight Late Programs. 5.55 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.00 Outback Lockdown. 3.00 The Weekend Prospector. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Megastructures. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 Housos 2020. 9.00 Regular Old Bogan. 9.30 MOVIE: Revenge Of The Nerds. (1984, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 Quantum Leap. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Kalgoorlie Cops. 8.40 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016, M) 10.55 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.55 Tattoo Fixers. 12.55am Social Fabric. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Friends. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 New Normal. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm All Things Sweet. 2.00 Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Living On The Veg. 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 9.30 Nigella Express. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Behind The Brush. 2.30 APTN National News. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Kriol Kitchen. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Nuuca. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Etched In Bone. 10.30 News. 10.35 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Million Dollar Listing NY. 1.00 Holmes: Buy It Right. 1.30 You Live In What? 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Rehab Addict: Detroit. (Premiere) 4.30 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 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 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 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, November 17 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Upside. (PG, R) 11.00 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Recovery: The Music And The Mayhem. (PGl, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Surgery Ship. (Ma, R) 3.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure. (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: One Small Indiscretion. (2017, Masv, R, CC) 2.00 Deadly Dates. (Mav, 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. (Mas, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (CC) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, CC) 8.30 Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India. (PG, CC) 9.30 Searching For Superhuman. (Md, CC) 10.25 Insert Name Here. (PGls, R, CC) 10.55 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.30 Q+A. (R, CC) 12.35 The Set. (Ms, R, CC) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, 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 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, CC) 8.35 Addicted Australia. (M, CC) Part 2 of 4. 9.40 Dateline. (Final, R, CC) 10.10 The Feed. (CC) 10.40 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.10 Cardinal. (Final, MA15+av, CC) 12.00 Bad Banks. (Mdlsv, R, CC) 2.00 The Day. (Malv, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal, CC) Recruits race up a mountain with a 60kg sled. 8.30 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996, Mlsv, R, CC) An FBI agent and a convict must break into the former Alcatraz prison, in order to stop a renegade general from going through with his threat of launching deadly poison gas missiles at San Francisco. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris. 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 RBT. (Mad, CC) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Queen Of Con. (Ma, CC) A look at the case of Jody Harris. 9.30 For Life. (Premiere, Madv, CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 The First 48. (Mav, R, CC) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Ambulance Australia: Ultimate Emergencies. (Mlm, R, CC) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations. 9.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (CC) 10.00 NCIS. (Mav, R, CC) The team investigates a marine. 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 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (Return) 9.40 I’m Alan Partridge. 10.15 Frontline. 10.40 The Inbetweeners. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.30 Red Dwarf: Back To Earth. 11.55 Threesome. 12.20am Diary Of An Uber Driver. 12.45 Small Tales And True. (Final) 1.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.35 Detectorists. 2.10 QI. 2.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Stargate SG-1. 1.40 Beat The Internet. 2.05 BBC My World. 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 3.25 The Gadget Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Hipsters. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Escaping Polygamy. (Premiere) 9.25 We Are Who We Are. 11.25 Final Space. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender. 12.30 A Moveable Feast. 1.00 Disappeared. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Make You Laugh Out Loud: Toddler Tantrums. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 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. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Halifax f.p. 10.40 The Disappearance Of Maura Murray. 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. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A United Kingdom. Continued. (2016, PG) 8.00 Laputa: Castle In The Sky. (1986) 10.25 Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 12.20pm The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 2.00 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 3.35 Thunderbirds. (2004, PG) 5.20 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 7.30 A Little Chaos. (2014, M) 9.40 Sobibor. (2018, MA15+, German) 11.45 Sink Or Swim. (2018, M, French) 2am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Roll With It. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.30 Life Off Road. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Megastructures. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Full Custom Garage. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Big Easy Motors. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 Quantum Leap. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: What Happens In Vegas. (2008, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Sweetest Thing. (2002, MA15+) 11.15 The Nanny. 11.45 Malcolm. 12.15am Miami Vice. 1.10 Ultimate Rush. 2.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker. 9.30 Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 Frasier. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Mary Berry Classic. 8.30 Cook Like Heston. 9.00 Luke’s Vietnam. 9.30 Nigella Express. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Everyday Brave. 1.55 Bamay. 2.20 Nuuca. 2.30 Express Yourself. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Red Chef Revival. (Premiere) 8.00 The Casketeers. 8.30 Trickster. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. NTFL. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.30pm Flipping Exes. 1.30 Fixer Upper. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Rehab Addict: Detroit. 4.30 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 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 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 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, November 18 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Surgery Ship. (Ma, R) 3.00 Dateline. (R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure. (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: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, R, CC) 2.00 Deadly Dates. (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 Desperate Housewives. (Masv, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (CC) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, CC) 8.30 Gruen. (CC) 9.05 Reputation Rehab. (Ml, CC) 9.40 Planet America. (CC) 10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R, CC) 10.55 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.25 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 11.45 Tick F***ing Tock. (Malns, R, CC) 12.40 The Set. (Ml, R, CC) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, 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 Building Britain’s Canals. (R, CC) 8.30 By Royal Appointment: Shops That Serve The Queen. (PG, CC) 9.25 Strictly Jewish: Untold Australia. (PG, R, CC) 10.25 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 11.55 MOVIE: Kiki, Love To Love. (2016, MA15+ls, R) 1.45 Riviera. (Malv, R) 4.20 Full Frontal. (Mals, 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. (PGav, CC) 7.30 Inside Queen Mary 2. (R, CC) A look inside the Queen Mary 2. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG, CC) The semi-finals continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R, CC) Chaos erupts after a road rage incident. 11.30 Blindspot. (Mv, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Rugby League. (CC) State of Origin. Game 3. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.10 State Of Origin Post-Match. (CC) A post-match wrap-up of Game 3 of the State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales. 11.10 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R, CC) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (CC) Jamie Oliver prepares tuna pasta. 8.30 The Masked Singer USA. (CC) Celebrities compete in a singing contest where their identities are concealed by a mask. 9.30 Bull. (Return, CC) The team is forced to adjust to the new normal. 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 The IT Crowd. 9.20 Rosehaven. 9.50 Frontline. 10.20 The Thick Of It. 10.50 The Inbetweeners. (Final) 11.15 Schitt’s Creek. 11.40 Red Dwarf: The Making Of Back To Earth. 12.05am Threesome. 12.30 Diary Of An Uber Driver. 12.55 QI. 1.30 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Stargate SG-1. 1.40 Beat The Internet. 2.05 BBC My World. 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 3.25 The Gadget Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Hipsters. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Destroyer. (2018, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: Tangerine. (2015, MA15+) 12.25am Kebab Kings. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 Disappeared. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Make You Laugh Out Loud: Funniest Dogs. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 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. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 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 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. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 7.50 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 9.30 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 11.20 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 1.30pm The Nutty Professor. (1963, PG) 3.30 The Wind Rises. (2013, PG) 5.50 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 7.30 Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017, M) 9.45 The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Roll With It. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.30 Life Off Road. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Engineering Connections. 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 Royal Pains. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 Quantum Leap. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Constantine. (2005, M) 11.00 The Nanny. 11.30 Malcolm. Midnight Miami Vice. 1.00 The Break Boys. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 ABC News. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.25 Planet America. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00 Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 My Swedish Kitchen. 8.00 French Food Safari. 8.30 A Gondola On The Murray. 9.00 Sourced. 9.30 Nigella Express. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm From Sand To Celluloid. 2.00 Intune 08. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Blood On The Tracks. 8.30 Copwatch. 10.15 News. 10.20 Away From Country. 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Our State On A Plate. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Rehab Addict: Detroit. 4.30 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Off The Grid On The Beach. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 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 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, November 19 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.35 Aust Story. (R) 11.05 The Recording Studio. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Reputation Rehab. (Ml, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mav, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R, CC)

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Tempting Fate. (2019, M, R, CC) 2.00 The Babes In The Wood Murder. (Mav, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (R, 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. (PGav) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Three Veg And Meat. (R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (CC) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, 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 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, CC) 8.30 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R, CC) 9.20 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R, CC) 10.20 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ma, R, CC) 10.50 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.20 Louis Theroux: Talking To Anorexia. (PG, R) 12.20 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (MA15+s, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Death In Paradise. (Mav, R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PG, CC) Part 1 of 4. 9.25 Fargo. (MA15+, CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Madl, R, CC) 11.55 Whiskey Cavalier. (Msv, R, CC) 3.15 Ghosthunter. (Mal, R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

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6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Paramedics. (Madl, R, CC) 8.30 Kings Cross ER. (PGm, R, CC) A look at St Vincent’s Hospital’s ER. 9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, CC) 10.30 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, CC) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 12.40 Award Winning Tasmania. (R, CC) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (CC) Jamie Oliver prepares cherry chard rice. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ms, CC) An ingénue ballerina discovers she has been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website. 10.30 This Is Us. (Return, CC) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Project. (R, CC) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Hospital. 1.00 Disappeared. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 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: 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 As Time Goes By. 2.20 Antiques Roadshow. 2.50 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48. 10.30 The Price Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

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ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tell Your Story, Change Your World. 11.45 Children’s Programs. 6pm Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 So Awkward. 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 8.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 9.50 Thunderbirds. (2004, PG) 11.35 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 1.10pm A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 2.50 Zarafa. (2012, PG, French) 4.20 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 6.10 Vai. (2019, PG) 7.50 Le Week-End. (2013, M) 9.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 11.35 Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 1.25am Late Programs.

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9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Quantum Leap. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Hanna. (2011, M) 9.40 MOVIE: The Host. (2013, M) 12.10am 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. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Drum. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 6.00 Ready Steady Cook UK. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Wok X Pot. 8.00 Donal’s Asian Baking Adventures. 8.30 May’s Kitchen. 9.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 9.30 Nigella Express. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Away From Country. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Black As. 7.40 American Soul. 8.30 The Point. 9.30 MOVIE: Cry Freedom. (1987, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Barnwood Builders. 12.30pm Louisiana Flip N Move. 1.30 Beach Hunters. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Rehab Addict: Detroit. 4.30 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Unsellable Houses. 10.30 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Inaugural naturopathic courses deliver important step in contemporary healthcare education IN a first for Australian higher education, and an exciting development for the profession, the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine has launch its groundbreaking postgraduate naturopathic medicine courses. Starting in January 2021, the two flagship courses – a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine – will enable students to develop a deep and critical understanding of specialised areas of practice, such as integrative gastrointestinal health, mental health or reproductive health. The new degrees integrate research and clinical content with an innovative and immersive design, allowing students to upskill in contemporary naturopathic practice and improve research literacy. The courses will be delivered online in a unique virtual platform that provides an interactive and flexible study experience. Associate Professor Matthew Leach, Deputy Director of Education at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), said these courses present a new opportunity for naturopaths to enrich their practice, elevate professional standing, and enhance patient outcomes. “One of the common criticisms of naturopathic medicine is that it is not evidence-based. Our courses aim to change this narrative by equipping graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to acquire, appraise, and translate evidence into practice, but also generate evidence through the development of research skills,” he said. The courses are also breaking ground as the first globally to be underpinned by a novel clinical reasoning framework which fosters alignment between naturopathic medicine education, practice and research. “Until now, education programs have been primarily focussed on preparing graduates for private practice,” said Associate Professor Leach. “If naturopathic medicine is to be an integral part of mainstream healthcare, we need to shift our focus toward

creating graduates with the capability to work with diverse healthcare teams in diverse settings - our courses provide an important step in that direction.” Rachel Arthur is a clinical naturopath and nutritionist. She completed her Honours degree with Southern Cross University in 2005 before teaching in the undergraduate naturopathic medicine program. “The quality of the graduates that came out of Southern Cross was noteworthy and distinctive. The culture of rigorous pedagogy and evidencebased drive was really cemented in the early years,” said Ms Arthur. “A lot of postgraduate options traditionally presented to naturopaths are more mainstream medicine focused, so the courses NCNM are offering provide a great opportunity for practitioners to focus on a specialisation, but with a tailored naturopathic approach. “This has to lead to better patient outcomes – if you narrow your knowledge and sharpen your tools in one area, you have got to produce good outcomes.” Professor Jon Wardle, Foundation Director of the NCNM, said these courses have intentionally brought together a team of leading clinicians, academics and researchers, all with a commitment to research-led teaching and education. “These courses are the first step of our program to bring higher standards to naturopathic training, and to help naturopaths make a positive difference to people’s health,” Professor Wardle said.

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Ageing in place: home is where our heart and health is AGE may well be just a number, but it will inevitably catch up to us. Physically, and mentally, we just won’t be able to do the things we once could. But with a little bit of help, we could delay the move into the aged care system and be happier and healthier for it. Internationally, ageing in place has emerged as an alternative to entering into institutional aged care early. The idea is to give older people the support they need to live safely, independently, and comfortably, in the place they want, for as long as possible. “If you ask older people, it’s clear they wish to remain both independent and actively connected to their communities in their later years for as long as possible. Ageing in place is an option that supports such outcomes,” says Emeritus Professor Bruce Judd, UNSW City Futures Research Centre. The emeritus professor is a co-editor of Ageing in Place: Design, Planning and Policy Response in the Western Asia-Pacific, alongside Adjunct Senior Research Fellow Dr Edgar Liu and Professor Kenichi Tanoue from Kyushu University, Japan. The book explores population ageing and housing issues, and the growing emphasis on ageing in place in built environments in Japan, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. Prof. Judd says the clear preference from older people is to remain in the family home, but downsizing to a new home that better suits their needs is also an important option. Multigenerational living which has been a feature of Asian cultures is also becoming increasingly common in its own right in Australia. “While older people do have a preference to remain in their homes because of the meaning and attachment they have developed...they’re also realistic,” Prof. Judd says. “It’s

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about giving them options and providing them with the right support to remain in the place of their choosing...which we know can contribute to positive health and wellbeing in older age.” Ageing and the built environment Despite the preference of older people to remain in their homes, ageing in place is not always easy. Availability of appropriate care services and a supportive built environment at all scales are crucial to enable ageing in place but often not well integrated. “The rhetoric is often around the importance of considering the economic factors of ageing...but there’s not enough happening on the ground when it comes to how built environment policy, in particular, supports the participation and wellbeing of older people to age in place,” Prof. Judd says. Dr Liu says there is often a mismatch between the suitability of homes and

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the needs of older people in Australia. In fact, given the structural characteristics of housing types in many suburbs, many homes are simply not age-friendly. Single storey homes without front or back stairs, with wider passageways, strong handrails and good access to services are hard to come by, he says. There is also a lack of financial support to undertake the home modifications to accommodate changing levels of mobility with age. “From the perspective of housing design and urban planning, there just isn’t the right diversity of housing for older people, in the right locations close to retail, transport and other services, that is affordable at the moment,” he says. Dr Liu also says access to care services available in the home and the community also must be improved. This could range from increasing the types of services older people can access through subsidies, day

An ageing population Ageing is not only an individual phenomenon but also a societal one. Most countries have a rising life expectancy and an ageing population. The aged population is now at the highest levels in human history. Prof. Judd says with an increasingly ageing population, ageing in place will need to become higher on the agenda for governments. “It won’t be feasible for the existing residential aged care sector to handle the demand,” he says. Policies that encourage ageing in place for as long as possible reserve the more

costly institutional care for those with higher needs. “With the escalating costs of aged care to the economy, and older people’s preferences… it’s in their best interests to keep people out of residential aged care, and in their homes and communities, for as long as possible,” he says. Countries such as Japan have made considerable investments towards enabling ageing in place that has consequently reduced the need for institutional aged care. He says Australia should follow suit. “While population ageing is at a lower level in Australia and New Zealand…where Japan is at the moment, we will be later in the century,” Prof. Judd says. “They’ve had to do a lot of innovative things with policy, community care, experimenting with housing design…and exploring possibilities around robotics in the growing sector of e-care.” “The question is for us is really, will we be prepared to do the same?”

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A decade of care at North Coast Cancer Institute Lismore LISMORE’S North Coast Cancer Institute is marking 10 years of operation this year, providing residents in Northern NSW with state-of-the-art cancer care. The building opened in July 2010 at a cost of $27 million, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW governments, to offer co-located radiation oncology, medical oncology and haematology. Fast forward to 2020, and the centre has grown to meet the demand for cancer services in the region, providing more than 5100 courses of Radiation Oncology over the decade, offering patients locally-based expert care and employing

more than 40 staff including specialists, nursing, allied health and support staff. “The North Coast Cancer Institute is an integral part of our health network and the calibre of our staff is secondto-none,” Lynne Weir, Director Clinical Operations, said. “Our staff take pride in providing an excellent standard of care to patients, while furthering their knowledge and profession through research and innovation. Our staff have featured in peer-reviewed journal publications, local and international conferences, and received international recognition.” The NCCI staff receive

support from an army of volunteers who are dedicated to improving patients’ experience of care and journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment. “From the Cancer Council of NSW, to palliative care volunteers, Delta therapy dogs, local charity organisations, church groups, Rotary clubs, sporting events, individual community members, and many more, we are incredibly fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers giving their time and efforts to help others,” Ms Weir said. This year, to keep staff and patients safe during the pandemic, the team at NCCI have implemented a range

of measures to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission, including rotating team members in separate work cohorts. A new Surface Guided Radiation Therapy system was installed in July, with NCCI being the first cancer treatment centre in NSW to have this technology. Radiation Oncologist, Dr Julan Amalaseelan, said the new system was a great advancement from usual methods. “It uses a combination of projected light and cameras to provide a three-dimensional image of the patient’s body surface, instead of using

ionising radiation as other imaging methods do,” Dr Amalaseelan said. “When we use the surface guided camera during a patient’s radiotherapy treatment, we can measure breathing cycles and improve positioning, which reduces radiation to critical parts of the body, such as the heart, when treating early stage breast cancer.” Statistics The most common cancers treated at NCCI are breast, prostate, lung and skin cancer, with more than 60% of patients being from the local area, including Lismore, Alstonville, Casino and Ballina.

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Accounting bodies unite to promote mental health with small business THE Department of Innovation, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) has awarded the IPA- Deakin SME Research Centre a $2.24 million grant for its “Supporting Small Business Advisors for Better Mental Health” project to train 5000 accountants by 2022. The professional accounting bodies, including the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia, are taking up the gauntlet in unison to ensure their members are equipped to recognise and support their clients, employees and themselves in dealing with mental health issues. Accountants, as trusted advisers, are on the frontline and are often the first to recognise such stressors amongst their clients, particularly SMEs. The Australian Federal Budget, handed down last month, announced the world’s largest investment in support of small business owners’ mental health. This project builds on last year’s $1m grant through the National Health and Medical Research Council which is developing the training material whilst the latest grant will enable the roll out of the mental health training to more than 5,000 accountants over the next two years across Australia. This grant was achieved in collaboration between the professional accounting bodies, Deakin University, Beyond Blue, Mental Health First Aid Australia and Worksafe Victoria. The Federal Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Morrison Government has made mental health a priority during COVID-19. “The Government is making record investments in mental health services and support with expenditure estimated to be $5.7 billion this year alone. Small and family

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business are the lifeblood of our communities and the backbone of our economy, so it is crucial that they emerge from the pandemic in the best financial and emotional shape possible,” Minister Cash said. “We have committed $7 million to the BusinessBalance program, including $2.24 million in Deakin University and other stakeholders to train more than 4,000 accountants in mental health first aid to support their critical small business networks. “The Government is proudly partnering with Deakin University and professional accounting bodies to deliver this vital training that will change lives.” “The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) commends this collaborative effort to bring attention and significant funding to the issue of mental health,” said Kevin Dancey, CEO of IFAC. “This is meaningful not only for members of the profession and SMEs, but for society more broadly. Australia is leading on this important work and setting a strong example for others to follow.” Deakin ViceChancellor Professor Iain Martin (pictured) welcomed the grant and said it recognised the numerous and significant mental health challenges that both business owners and accountants are currently facing because of the global pandemic. “With a recent Departmental study showing nearly one in three small-medium enterprise (SME) owners had identified a diagnosis in the last 12 months of either experiencing stress, depression or anxiety, now more than ever we must pay close attention to our mental wellbeing. “This crucial Federal Government grant will help fund the rollout of a sector-wide continuous professional development program for accountants and will be delivered

by Australia’s three accounting professional bodies. “The program will upskill accountants to provide mental health first aid to their small-medium enterprise clients. The project also provides an important avenue for the early identification, management, or prevention of various mental health conditions. “I congratulate the many stakeholders involved in securing the funding required to undertake such an important body of research,” Professor Martin said. A 2020 study commissioned by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources reports that nearly one in three SME owners had identified that they had a diagnosis in the past 12 months of experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety. The main factor contributing to SME owner’s stress is related to financial issues and the impact of those stresses on family and personal life. “Our combined research grant funding of over $3.24m through the Centre and insights gained through our members and the small business community highlight the significant challenges that SME owners are currently facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said IPA chief executive officer (CEO), Andrew Conway. “We have been long term advocates in recognising the vital role accountants play in supporting their client’s

mental health. “By upskilling accountants, we believe there will be tremendous positive outcomes in supporting SME owners and ensuring they get the professional help as required. They are not there to play the role

of professional health clinician, but they can be better equipped to point their SME client in that direction when required,” said Mr Conway. “CPA Australia CEO Andrew Hunter said, “This project comes at a critical time for the accounting profession. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, accountants have played a frontline role in helping individuals and businesses manage the economic fallout, and this has put them under enormous pressure. Mental health is a whole of industry issue and, more so than ever before, needs a collective approach which supports all our members. “By training accountants to provide mental health support to

their tens of thousands of small and medium business clients, we will have a larger societal impact,” Mr Hunter said. “Mental health is a whole of society issue and as one of Australia’s most trusted professions accountants have a unique and vital role to play on the front line. Every day accountants see the huge impost that has taken place on their clients and this project will make a huge difference quickly,” said Chartered Accountants ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen. Through this IPA, CA ANZ and CPA Australia project, more than 5,000 accountants will receive training in providing mental health first aid and be ready to assist clients across Australia.

Labor to fight plan to cut wages of public servants in Ballina and Tweed

LABOR have vowed to fight for health workers, teachers, nurses, police, cleaners and firefighters who are among the 3,906 public servants in Ballina and the 2,639 public servants in Tweed facing further wage cuts announced by the Berejiklian Government. Having already cut the NSW public sector pay increase this year from its standard 2.5% to just 0.3%, the Government now intend to indefinitely cut the rate from 2.5% to 1.5%. Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and the Shadow Minister for the North Coast Adam Searle said: “This is a kick in the guts for people like health workers and teachers, bus and train drivers, cleaners, security guards and many more. “Our public servants have steered our state through this pandemic, and Gladys Berejiklian is thanking them with another pay cut,” Mr Searle said. “Public servants in the Ballina and Tweed electorates are critical to the local economy. At a time when we need economic stimulus, cutting their

wages will hurt local businesses and local families.” PUBLIC SERVANTS IN BALLINA: • HEALTH JOBS - 1,518 • EDUCATION JOBS - 1,595 • TRANSPORT JOBS - 56 TOTAL PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN BALLINA - 3,906 PUBLIC SERVANTS IN TWEED: • HEALTH JOBS - 1,110 • EDUCATION JOBS - 1,108 • TRANSPORT JOBS - 27 TOTAL PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN TWEED - 2,639 “The Government should not be taking wages from the pockets of 3,906 workers in Ballina and 2,639 workers in Tweed,” Mr Searle added. “The best way we can stimulate the local economy is by supporting people to spend their wages in local businesses, at supermarkets and other shops. That’s how we keep regional economies afloat during this crisis.”

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CSIRO identifies key reasons Australian businesses miss out on innovation A NEW report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has found that while Australian investment in science and technology for disease preparedness has driven a strong response to COVID-19, there are still fundamental barriers to innovation adoption. The Value of science and technology report identified five key barriers to realising value from innovation as well as suggesting several solutions, based on interviews with private and public sector leaders and extensive analysis of trends in the Australian economy. The barriers are: • Declining innovation investment: Business investment in innovation has declined 30 per cent in the past decade as businesses seek long-term clarity on what to invest in and are instead investing smaller amounts on shorter-term goals. • Poor research commercialisation: While Australia is home to world-class researchers, we

struggle to commercialise breakthroughs in the lab into innovative products in market, exacerbated by a cultural aversion to risk and low collaboration between research and industry. • Skills gap: Australian education is high quality by international standards, but we don’t have a culture of ongoing training for employees outside of formal education. • Resistant to overseas ideas: Businesses invest in keeping up with competitors in Australia, but rarely keep up with overseas competitors, placing us behind them on customer value and productivity gains. • Wariness of new technologies: Investing in innovation can be seen as the road to automating jobs, widening the gap between the most profitable and least profitable businesses, and resulting in big royalties for a few but bigger losses for others. CSIRO Futures Lead Economist Dr Katherine Wynn said while there are barriers to

innovation, they can and need to be overcome if Australia is going to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Science and technology have always played a key role in supporting Australia’s growth and productivity, with examples in this report like Cochlear hearing implants, Google Maps, canola for biofuel, PERC solar cells, and x-ray crystallography, Dr Wynn said. “But as investment in innovation has dropped in recent years, we’ve seen our economy start to slow and

Government must provide more support to NSW exporters amid growing Chinese trade concerns LABOR is urging the Government to provide more support for NSW exporters amid mounting trade tensions with China. The Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade Mick Veitch said State Trade Minister John Barilaro (pictured) must ensure exporters feel protected as the COVID-19 recession hits their businesses. The call follows media reports that China will impose new restrictions on shipments of Australian wine, lobster, sugar, coal, timber, wool, barley and copper. China is a crucial market for NSW primary producers, including commercial fishers. “The Government must work with industry and stakeholders to nurture a productive trade relationship while safeguarding NSW jobs,” Mr Veitch said. “Our exporters are doing it tough due to unavoidable restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They do not need further agitation as they work towards recovery. “Mr Barilaro must investigate and inform NSW exporters on the work currently being undertaken by the Federal Government to ensure existing trade relationships are secure.” The State Government created the Exporter Assistance Grant with $10 million available to businesses affected by COVID-19, bushfires or drought. However, a month later, less than 10 per cent of the grant program’s funds have been allocated, totalling $911,151. “These grants should be almost exhausted considering the impact

2020 has had on the economy. Instead the Government seems to hoarding the funds,” Mr Veitch said. “Mr Barilaro should be ensuring NSW exporters know about these grant opportunities and encouraging them to apply. “Like so many of this Government’s grant schemes, the money isn’t getting to the people who need it most.” Shadow Minister for Primary Industries Jenny Aitchison said primary producers had suffered enough and needed urgent help. “After four years of drought, a year of catastrophic bushfires, floods, COVID-19 and now trade impacts, farmers and fishers are at a crisis point,” Ms Aitchison said. “We want NSW agriculture and aquaculture to thrive, but it’s barely surviving with the lack of real assistance from the Liberals and Nationals.”

weaken, and now we’ve been hit with COVID-19, so science and technology are more critical than ever. “If businesses act now, there are plenty of opportunities to enhance how they navigate the innovation cycle and realise greater value from their investments, including improved productivity, protection from market shocks, stronger international competitiveness, and social and environmental benefits.” The report identifies several solutions to help businesses overcome the key barriers,

drive economic recovery and build future resilience including: • Mission-led innovation: By forming collaborative coalitions of business, research and government partners around common challenges, investment can be shared, aligned, and for the long term. For example, CSIRO has recently launched a portfolio of proposed missions. • Dismantling siloes and building networks: By building stronger connections between researchers, entrepreneurs, business, investors, and education providers, ideas can be moved more easily from the lab bench to the customer, and skills can be developed in the process. • Collaborate to compete: Looking beyond borders, there is value to be captured by focusing on international collaboration to remain competitive, while also focusing our national resources around areas of unique value and global differentiation.

HOW SUPERANNUATION FUNDS ARE CONSTRAINING VENTURE CAPITAL Superannuation funds are increasingly offering members exchange traded funds to diversify their portfolios at low cost and enter into overseas markets. Overseas equities now have the highest allocation at about 25%. But this is harming the sector charged with incubating our companies of the future. Stoic Venture Capital Partner Dr Geoff Waring said Australian startups were being held back by the new strategies of superannuation funds, such as the drive towards exchange traded funds and overseas equities. “Superannuation funds have been increasing their allocation to exchangetraded funds as they are easy to invest in,” Dr Waring said. “This has facilitated greater diversification including towards overseas technology indexes and highergrowth investment opportunities en masse

which has benefited members. “However this is having a negative impact on Australian small cap shares not in the ETF indices, which are losing billions of dollars of potential investment to large cap and overseas companies. The trend of mergers between more superannuation funds will deepen this impact.” Dr Waring said the use of exchange traded funds was undermining the establishment and growth of early-stage startups and would ultimately harm Australia’s economic future. Superannuation funds should diversify more into small cap fund managers and venture

capital managers to finance domestic growth industries as well as increase benefits to their members. “Less investment into smaller, younger Australian companies will have the corollary effect of harming the future development of our economy and the provision of new employment opportunities,” Dr Waring said. “It ignores the higher returns selected venture capital managers could bring to the superannuation industry. “Superannuation funds could be earning more through longer-term venture capital investment than compared with today’s short term public equity markets. “This is particularly the case for industryfocused superannuation and specialised venture capital funds which are committed to the same vision – creating a better future for their industries and their members.”

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BYRON YOUTH THEATRE HOW ON EARTH

COMEDY AND MUSIC DOUBLE-FEATURE JIMMY Willing and Davey Bob Ramsey (pictured) are Jim-Bob, two well travelled troubadours who have a right to sing the blues, not only do they have a right but they do it so damn well. Jimmy and Bob have captured the primal earthy sound of early country blues in what is a very lean and stripped down show. It’s a less is more affair, just a guitar, a harmonica, two voices and some well told tales of love, loneliness and heartache. Blues is their specialty but they also do a grand cowboy waltz and a hell of a toe tapping polka. For Jimmy

and Bob it’s all about the song, current fashions are thrown out the window and as they draw from over one hundred years of recorded music history and beyond. Expect to hear the likes of Iggy and The Stooges juxtaposed against Skip James. Jim-Bob are playing on Saturday 14th November at the Kyogle Bowling Club following a stand-up show featuring Gold Coast comedian Mark McConville. Doors open 6pm for 8pm show. 18+ recommended. Tickets $20+bf www.stickytickets. com.au. Phone Vanessa on 0413558200 for more information.

Live music gigs return to the Northern Rivers

LOCAL pubs, clubs and live music venues are set to host some of Australia’s biggest music artists before the end of the year to help kickstart the entertainment industry after COVID-19 closures. Great Southern Nights is an initiative by the NSW Government in collaboration with Destination NSW and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) which will see names like Matt Corby, Thelma Plum and Ash Grunwald performing live on the Far North Coast. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said tickets were on sale now and encouraged everyone to see a show and welcome live music back to the Northern Rivers. “I’m thrilled that venues across the Ballina and Lismore electorates are going to host these awesome events,” Mr Franklin said. “I love our arts industry and Australia has amazing home grown talent so I can’t wait to see our local

venues come to life again. “Arts, tourism, entertainment and hospitality have been the hardest-hit industries since COVID-19 emerged and these gigs are an important way of helping get people in jobs and back on their feet.” There are going to be over 1,000 gigs across NSW in November so there will be no shortage of music for people to enjoy. Events are happening throughout the Ballina and Lismore electorates but there are also plenty of performances in Tweed, Evans Head, Yamba, Grafton, Coffs Harbour and Port

HOW on Earth do we navigate our rapidly changing world? What are the solutions to the multitude of issues we are now facing? Will enough of us rise up to the challenges and provide the leadership we seek for the future? Winners of this year’s Mental Health Association of NSW, Media and The Arts award, Byron Youth Theatre bring us their latest original production How on Earth (Part 2) to our local schools and community in late November. Funded by the Country Arts Support Program Regional Arts NSW, Northern Rivers Community Foundation and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and supported by Arts Northern Rivers, the Joyality Project and the Brunswick Picture House, this dynamic, thought provoking play, highlighting environmental issues facing us today, takes the audience on an intriguing journey exploring those hard to face questions! Set in a possible, not too distant future, an inspired young person and her friends seek to learn new ways of living and being from a parallel world to help save our home planet, but will it work?

The play was developed through workshopping feedback from youth audiences who experienced How on Earth Part 1, produced during lock down, a community survey, interviews, contributions from the Youth Leader program, led by the Joyality Project and connected research with several local organisations such as Renew Festival, Zero Byron, Fight For Planet A and win, Resilient Byron, Enova and Corem. It features a mesmerising music score, projection compilation and lighting by local professional youth and older artists as well as some kindly donated music from musicians overseas! Tickets are selling fast so head over to the Brunswick Picture House website to avoid missing this incredibly powerful production by our local youth aged 17-23 https://www.facebook.com/ events/359695008478521 https://brunswickpicturehouse.com/ event/byron-youth-theatre-how-onearth/events/359695008478521

Macquarie for anyone wanting to go on a road trip. Mr Franklin said these gigs were possible because of the efforts of all people in NSW to keep safe during COVID-19. “A huge thank you to everyone across the Northern Rivers that has made this possible. The whole NSW community has sacrificed a lot and it is great that we can now host live music again in a COVID-Safe way.” Tickets will sell quickly so make sure you don’t miss out! All artist, ticket and venue information is available at www. greatsouthernnights.com. au

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The Hyundai i30 Fastback N five-door coupe is at home on road or track

By Derek Ogden IRONICALLY, at the same time Hyundai was announcing a new i30 N, to be launched in Australia next year, I was in possession of the current model Fastback. Unveiling the new i30 N, Hyundai has promised drivers a better experience whether on racetrack or road. For the first time the new car will be available with a wet-type eightspeed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifts and three new N performance modes for sportier results. Weight has been reduced for improved agility by new 19-inch alloy wheels and lighter seats, while additional high-performance driving features and updated safety and connectivity add further to exciting promise. performance production car the i30 N hatchback was launched in Europe in 2017. No sooner had the Hyundai i30 N begun to make its way in the world of hot hatches than a Fastback version came up on the outside challenging for bragging rights. The i30 Fastback N is at home both on road or racetrack, so much so that the five-door coupe is covered by a factory warranty for noncompetitive trackwork, and the fitment of high-performance semi-slick tyres. It comes as a single-spec model at $42,910, plus on-road costs.

The i30 Fastback N can be personalised with a couple

($5000). The test car was the base model without the Luxury embellishments and sunroof. STYLING The sleek profile is responsible for a seven per cent aerodynamic advantage over the hatch. The body of the fivedoor coupe is 120 mm longer and 21 mm lower compared with the i30 N hatchback, with a drag coefficient of 0.30 Cd, a reduction of seven per cent. At the rear, a spoiler and an aggressive bumper design are highlighted by a gloss black boot-lip spoiler. The lower section behind incorporates a diffuser and reflective lower character line, while a unique triangular rear fog lamp is integrated between the twin exhaust tailpipes. From the side, enlarged wheel arch openings take in N-specific 19-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers with and gloss black exterior mirror housings. In line with its sibling hatch, logo everywhere - engraved in each wheel rim, on the flash red brake calipers that clamp big, ventilated brake rotors, as well as on the signature radiator grille and side skirts. Black headlamp bezels

by enhancing airflow and reducing turbulence in the wheel housings, while increasing engine cooling. The front splitter and rear spoiler create performanceboosting downforce and dual sporty looks. INTERIOR The ubiquitous N logo highlights a cabin theme of red highlights, with red stitching for the understated black fabric. Red stitching is repeated on the gear lever boot and gear knob, and leather steering wheel. Red also surrounds the driver and passenger side air-conditioning outlets. The N logo features on the steering wheel and the balltype gear knob, while metal sports pedals complete the driver-focused theme. INFOTAINMENT Well-connected is an understatement when it comes to how the i30 Fastback N relates to the driver, with driving modes displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen, including data such as power and torque output and turbo boost pressure. Also inbuilt are lap time, G-force and acceleration timer functions. The specific N Mode screen menu provides access to customisable settings for the engine, suspension, steering, differential, transmission, Rev Matching, exhaust sound and

stability control. As well as factory-fitted satellite navigation, the i30 Fastback N features Apple compatibility. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The i30 Fastback N is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual and an electro-mechanical limited-slip differential. achieved at 6000rpm, and maximum torque of 353 Nm from 1450 to 4700rpm. A turbo overboost function is activated when maximum torque is reached, lifting the torque peak to 378 Nm for up to 18 seconds. SAFETY As well as a high standard of body strength and passive safety features i30 Fastback N occupants benefit from the standard inclusion of the safety suite, which includes forward collision avoidance assist, audible driver attention warning, and lane keeping assist. DRIVING The i30 Fastback N makes the best of a new, N suspension tune teamed with the same 202 kW, 353 Nm 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine as its sibling. The new chassis tune, taken up around the world, is the result of development at the Hyundai Motor Europe Nürburgring Test Centre, with Australian engineering input going that of many others. High-performance choices are controlled from the steering chequered flag icon below the right spoke engages N-mode or N custom. Above are buttons to engage rev matching and to the left the three pre-defined and Eco.

placed above the instruments indicating when to select the next ratio. A reduced redline is indicated during engine warmup and shifted to its normal spot when full oil temperature is reached. A word about launch control: mode, with first gear selected and the clutch and accelerator depressed fully, the Launch Control system holds engine revs between 3600 and 4900 rpm for up to five seconds. When the clutch is engaged the system manages engine torque, speed and turbo boost to deliver maximum torque to the road, hence standing-start acceleration. Zoom, zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. And how about engine sound? A variable system lets the driver select different sounds via a special exhaust valve and electronic sound generator in the cabin at the base of the windscreen. A sport-inspired crackleand-pop backfire sound can be selected to annoy everyone in your neighbourhood. The Rev Matching function throttle when shifting into a lower gear, synchronising engine speed to the input shaft speed for smoother gear selection. the driver. Occupants are ensconced in comfortable, supportive seats with reasonable legroom all round. Headroom in the rear is surprisingly good considering the swoopy nature of the roofline. view through the rear window is limited by the angle of the steeply raked glass. SUMMING UP It may be on the way out, but driving enthusiast with the Hyundai i30 Fastback N. The new model next year can do little to challenge the classiccar status of the superseded coupe.

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2021 JAGUAR E-PACE

GENESIS REVEALS GV70

Very Jaguar in enhanced traditional style: the latest E-Pace. By Ewan Kennedy

The bold-looking new Genesis GV70 has been unveiled.

THE Jaguar E-Pace SUV has been heavily revised inside and out for the 2021 model year. aperture and the grille mesh has with changes to the diamond-shaped detailing. New side fender vents feature the iconic Jaguar Leaper emblem. At the rear, the lower bumper features a new mesh insert which sits between the integrated tailpipes. graphics. All models are available with the Black Exterior Pack with bespoke elements finished in Narvik Black. The cabin has embossed Jaguar reference the history and heritage of the marque. Additional details include Jaguar animal print pattern in the central cubby area and in front of the drive selector. The interior has enhanced connectivity and greater refinement. It has an integrated 11.4-inch curvedbrighter and 48 per cent larger and a simplified menu gives access or view up to 90 per cent of common tasks from the home screen in two taps or less. The new drive selector is lower and

By Ewan Kennedy GENESIS has shown the exterior and interior of the GV70 for the first time. The upmarket Japanese car company explains wider and features an upper section Whereas the lower part is made of precision-engineered metal for enhanced tactility. A new steering wheel features hidden-until-lit switches and metal gearshift paddles. technology which automatically distributes the torque between the front and rear wheels to ensure traction is always maximised. During steady state cruising, the setup disengages the AWD system, sending power only to the front axle to lower fuel consumption. Julian Thomson, Design Director, key design elements from across the Jaguar family, enhancing the exterior and introducing beautiful new details to the interior. All this ensures the latest model has a more grown-up appeal while retaining its compact

NSU WANKEL SPIDER

1967 NSU Wankel Spider THE NSU Wankel Spider was the first car to be powered by the Wankel rotary engine. A rotary engine uses an internal shaft with lobes that form combustion chambers and in that layout combines the principles of the

turbine and the piston. This engine was invented by Dr Felix Wankel. He intended it to be an answer to the perceived inefficiencies of the piston engine. Dr Wankel felt that the direct rotary action as a driving

force for cars was one step up from imparted rotary action, as is the case with the conventional pistons-pumpingdriveshaft-turning setup. The eccentric rotor spins inside an eccentric combustion chamber, and

versatility. The sleek coupe-like roofline, along with the dropping chrome line to the C-pillar, are there to create an athletic look. The Crest Grille takes its shape from the Genesis logo has been set lower than the headlights. Viewed from the arching parabolic line, which begins at the top of the headlights and runs along the side creates a contrast with the muscular rear fenders. characteristics of the elegant South Korean architectural philosophy. What Genesis also unveiled a GV70 Sport model, which has a front sportier front bumper. It sits on 21-inch, G-Matrix pattern-applied wheels. There are dark chrome garnishes and a large diameter exhaust. exclusive colours and trim, including a sport steering wheel and carbon-fibre imparts its torque to an eccentric driveshaft. Mazda has since produced cars equipped with rotary engines with varying measures of success, the most notable being the RX-7. Australian Ralph Sarich has also developed a two-stroke rotary engine. Imbalance problems, combustion sealing and poor reliability are just some of myriad problems which commercial versions of these engines suffer and, whilst their design principles appear as yet translate well to production models. The first Wankel engines were single rotor designs, and had an unbalanced feel. The as-yet crude engine

appointed consoles and doors. GV70 breaks new ground for Genesis through purity of design execution. This follows the Genesis G80 and GV80 which demonstrated the perfect Vice President and Head of Global Genesis Design. the Genesis design DNA including signature elements, such as the Wing Face and Two Lines. Along with the G70, the athletic 70-series line-up expands our design territory. As a luxury brand based in Korea, we are experience exclusively to our special Further details on specification and prices are, hopefully not too far off we will publish them asap.

suffered from a whole host of problems, including failure of the chamber seal at the tip of the rotor. However NSU, a West German company, showed an interest in the engine and the apparent advantages it offered when used as a power plant for an automobile. They worked with Dr Wankel to develop a car which would use a Wankel engine as its power source. The result was the NSU Wankel Spider of 1964. It was a very smart little two-seater with a top speed of around 145km/h. Whilst it had good looks this was not enough to compensate for its other deficiencies. With a tiny rotary powerplant of 1.0-litre capacity, it used

petrol at about the same rate as engines three times its size. On top of this it was extremely unreliable; most of all, the Wankel engine failed due to oil leakage and rotor-tip seal failure. The engine virtually self destructed after only 11,000km, and special new machinery designed to produce these engines was a total write-off. In spite of this NSU was not easily defeated. They later developed the Ro80 car powered by a twin-rotor Wankel engine, but it too proved to be totally unreliable. The moves into unproven engines took their toll and NSU eventually had to merge with Volkswagen to stay viable.

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TOYOTA CAMRY AND AURION 2011 - 2019

2017 Toyota Camry By Ewan Kennedy TOYOTA Camry and Aurion in the period being examined here are medium-to-large family cars competing against Commodore and Falcon. Though slightly smaller than the big Aussies, these Toyotas have almost as much interior room. Legroom is similar to that of the Holden and Ford, but good.

output. Indeed many Toyotas made in Oz were imported to other countries, particularly in the Middle East. Camry and Aurion have many changes from Japanese models to suit them to Australian driving conditions tastes. Basically, they have slightly firmer suspensions and the engines are tuned to give them grunt starting lower down in the rev

2015 Toyota Camry They were built in the Toyota factories in Melbourne factories for over 30 years, most recently at Altona. However that factory closed down in October 2017 and the Camry and Aurion have been imported from then on. Australian built Toyotas were virtually to the same high standards as Japanese made ones because kept an eagle eye on the

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range. Fascinatingly, the Japanese engineers liked what was being done here and many Aussie ideas were eventually incorporated into cars sold globally. The four-cylinder Camry engine in the gen-seven of 2011 had a capacity of 2.5 litres. The V6 used in the Aurion is a 3.5-litre powerful with plenty of punch.

The eighth generation Camry - the name Aurion was gone arrived in October 2017, is larger and sits on a surprisingly stylish, with quite a bold grille and sloping tail. Inside, the centre of the dashboard is asymmetric in an upmarket Euro fashion. Engines were as before, but significantly revised: a 2.5-litre four-cylinder, 3.5-litre V6 and a hybrid petrol-electric four. Transmissions are all automatic: a six-speed beside the four-cylinder, a CVT in the hybrid and an eight-speed with the V6. There are paddle shifters on the upmarket models for those who want sportier control over their Camry. Toyota launched the Australian-built Camry Hybrid in February 2010. With more power and torque than the fullpetrol Camry the hybrid had added performance, particularly off the mark when the electric motor kicks in immediately you touch the accelerator. Depending driven the Hybrid can use 10 to 40 per cent less fuel than a purepetrol car. Toyota has arguably the most widespread dealer network in

Australia, even more than Holden and Ford. There are dealers in many remote areas due to its major presence

Look over the complete body for damage, or indications it has been repaired after a crash. If

condition of the interior in case the Camry has had a rough time at the hands (and feet) of uncaring kids. Greater than average seat and in the luggage area may indicate commercial use. Some of these people can be demon drivers.

2012 Toyota Camry in the 4WD and lightcommercial fields. Spare parts and servicing costs are generally reasonably priced, with spares continuing to be sold here after local manufacture ceased. Good home mechanics will find these cars are reasonably easy to work on. Always have a workshop manual at safety related items. As they are aimed at conservative buyers these Toyotas are often cheaper to insure than fully imported cars in this segment. There variation in price from insurer to insurer, but around. WHAT TO LOOK FOR

pass up on the car or get an expert appraisal. Run your hand over more resistance one way than the other means often caused by a wheel alignment problem, possibly caused by the car being thumped against a kerb and twisting the suspension. The engine should start quickly and settle into a steady idle within a few seconds. Fouras smooth as V6s but if one seems too rough get a qualified mechanic or an inspector from your motoring association to examine it. Automatic transmissions should be smooth, any harshness should be checked out by a specialist. Check over the

HOW MUCH? Expect to spend from $5000 to $8500 for a 2012 Toyota Camry Ateva; $7000 to $12,000 for a 2013 Camry Atara SL; $9000 to $14,000 for a 2012 Camry Hybrid or a 2014 Aurion Sportivo; $12,000 to $18,000 for a 2016 Camry Atara; $13,000 to $19,000 for a 2015 Camry Hybrid; $15,000 to $21,000 for a 2017 Aurion Presara; $19,000 to $26,000 for a 2017 Camry SL; $22,000 to $30,000 for a 2018 Camry Hybrid; and $26,000 to $35,000 for a 2019 Camry Hybrid. CAR BUYING TIP Instead of just a quick drive around the block go for an extensive test in the sort of area you routinely spend time in. RECALLS: To browse recalls on all vehicles go to the ACCC at: www.productsafety.gov. au/products/transport/

MOTORING 53 NISSAN QASHQAI MIDNIGHT EDITION

NISSAN QASHQAI MIDNIGHT EDITION

Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition is offered in a variety of colours, all highlighted by Black features.

By Ewan Kennedy NISSAN Australia has launched the Qashqai Midnight Edition, with a street-smart look created by the use of gloss black as dramatic contrasts. Its gloss black V-motion grille is

complemented by body-coloured front and rear bumpers and side mouldings, all with gloss black inserts. Five colour choices are available: Vivid Blue, Ivory Pearl, Gun Metallic, Magnetic Red and Pearl Black. It has 19-inch Black Wind alloy wheels,

fitted with 225/45 lowprofile tyres unique to the Midnight Edition. Brushed black accents across the dashboard and door trims, a black headliner and air vents defined in gloss black. Black leather accents are also used on the steering

wheel, shift knob and gearshift surround. Alcantara and leatheraccented seats are standard. A black leatheraccented lid covers the centre console between driver and front-seat passenger. The 60:40 split rear seat has a centre armrest. It can be folded down to provide two cup

holders. Audio features and connectivity are digital radio (DAB+), Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Bluetooth audio streaming with voice recognition. The satellite navigation system has traffic monitoring. Midnight Edition is powered by a 2.0-litre direct-injection engine mated to an Xtronic transmission. Suspension is allindependent, with multi-link at the rear, and front and rear stabiliser bars. Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety features, include Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Rear CrossTraffic Alert and Intelligent Driver Alert. Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition has an MSRP of $35,900. It dealerships from midNovember. Orders can be made now, contact your local dealer.

Exclusive Midnight Blue metallic paint makes this hot Touareg By Ewan Kennedy VOLKSWAGEN Group Australia is bringing back the Wolfsburg badge in the form of 100 V8 Touaregs and 200

with the latest V6 turbo diesel. At 4.9 seconds, barely 0-100km/h time, the 100 Wolfsburg V8s will be the last Touaregs built with this 4.0-litre

310kW/900Nm turbo diesel. They join the 200 Touareg R-Line V8s that go on sale late this year. The Touareg Wolfsburg V6 is equipped with the latest

EU6 version of the 3.0 TDI. This is good for 210KW/600Nm and a Golf GTI-challenging 6.5 second 0-100km/h time.

the Wolfsburg Edition with a blacked-out front grille which extends into the headlight cluster. Gloss black mirror caps are complimented by the gloss black window surrounds, black roof rails and gloss black 21-inch Suzuka alloy wheels. It has exclusive Midnight Blue metallic paint. Essentially the 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition mirrors the V8 TDI Wolfsburg Edition, which means that Night Vision and Direct Tyre Pressure Monitors are available on the 210TDI for the first time. Soft closing doors are exclusive to the Touareg Wolfsburg Edition. If the door is not fully closed, the soft closing door will automatically pull shut.

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Growing appetite for plant-based meat substitutes brings opportunity for Australia’s grain, oilseeds and pulse sector THE consumer appetite for plant-based meat substitutes has emerged as far more than just a fad over recent years, and Australia’s grain, oilseed and pulse producers could be well placed to capitalise on this rapidly-growing market segment, according to a new report. In newly-released research

that were competitive to wheat protein. While chickpeas and lentils were two of the pulse crops most widely available in Australia, the higher cost of their protein put the country at a disadvantage compared with Canada, the other major global pulse producer and exporter which has higher volumes of dried peas available.

, agribusiness specialist Rabobank says while still in its infancy, Australia’s plantbased meat substitute market could offer opportunities for local growers if exports can also be captured, and if both local and international markets value Australian-origin plant proteins. As a net exporter of cereal grains, oilseeds and pulses, the report said, Australia has more than enough plantbased protein to meet the relatively small local market demand for plant-based meat substitutes, but the ability to capture opportunities, both domestically and globally, would depend on the type of plant protein consumers demand as the industry evolves. Currently, soy and wheat products are the dominant ingredients used in Australian and global plant-protein offerings, with niche products – such as chickpeas, black beans, mung beans, lentils, black-eyed beans, rice and buckwheat – comprising just seven per cent of the market. But it was these specialised crops that held the most potential to capitalise on the plant-based meat substitute movement, Rabobank senior grains and oilseeds analyst Cheryl Kalisch Gordon said. “Underpinning our

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expectations of continuing demand growth in the plant-based meat substitute segment over the next decade is that consumers will be more discerning in the choice of products that meet and hold their interest, and so manufacturers will need to expand the range of plant protein ingredients they use,” she said. However, currently around 50 per cent of the plant-based meat substitute products Australians purchase at retail level are imported offerings ready for consumption – meaning there are no local plant proteins included. “For locally-manufactured plant-based substitutes, the majority of wheat proteins used are local, but overall most of the plant proteins are imported as isolates, concentrates, textured proteins or partially-transformed ingredients,” Dr Kalisch Gordon said. This reliance on imports, she said, was in part due to the small local soybean crop, but also limited local capacity for commercial pulse fractionation – the technology that breaks pulses into protein, starch and fibre components for use as ingredients in food processing.

Building export market Dr Kalisch Gordon said faba bean and lentil fractionation capacity had been built and recently begun production in Victoria, while fractionation of lupins was being trialled in Western Australia. Export pathways, she said, would be key to this processing success – with a strong local supply of lupins, faba beans and lentils and only a relatively-small domestic demand base for plant-based meat substitues at present. Collaboration with local manufacturers of plant-based meat substitutes would also be critical for strong export and local demand. “The industry will need to work with manufacturers who can achieve superior retail margins by capitalising on the Australian provenance and non-GM (geneticallymodified) plant proteins that Australia can produce at volume,” Dr Kalisch Gordon said. Australia’s large surplus of non-GM canola and a mature crush sector could also underpin canola-protein supply capacity and, on the basis of extractable protein, she said, canola, dried peas, faba beans, and lupins in particular, could all be domestically sourced at costs

Asian demand Dr Kalisch Gordon said Australia’s opportunities in this market would further strengthen once the Asian demand for plant-based meat substitutes grew. “Global growth in the segment is being led by Europe and North America and, at this stage, Asia is lagging as the region already has plant-based meat substitutes through the likes of tofu and tempeh,” she said. Dr Kalisch Gordon said many consumers across Asia still tended to eat more meat as their income grew, but over the next decade the plant-based meat market was expected to strengthen in the region. And with Australia’s availability of costcompetitive protein sources from faba beans, lupins, canola, and wheat, she said, it would be well-placed to serve a growing Asian and global market. “To realise this opportunity, however, Australia will have to follow Canada’s lead, where several pulse-fractioning plants and substantial canolafractionation capacity are coming online to support both local and export demand,” Dr Kalisch Gordon said. Collaborative approach The report said Australia’s capacity to export to the

world may appeal to global ingredient players and, given their existing ingredient offerings and distribution channels, adding additional lines would be relatively straightforward. “Long-term supply agreements and joint ventures between local ingredient stakeholders partnering with plant-based meat substitute manufacturers abroad could ensure a more predictable offtake of product,” Dr Kalisch Gordon said. “Alternatively, they may partner with local food producers to jointly build a chain to supply ingredients, produce plant-based meat substitutes and ensure distribution.” This, she said, could well serve the local and Asian – but also global – market with Australian-produced plant protein products. Meat to dominate While there is growing consumer acceptance of plant-based meat substitute products, and strong investment and innovation in product offerings that support continued growth in this segment, traditional meat consumption will continue to dominate over the coming decade, the report said. Dr Kalisch Gordon said growth in consumption of plant-based meat substitutes was expected to continue to outpace growth in consumption of meat over the decade ahead, but with plantbased meat substitutes coming from an extremely small base in the market. So, even by 2030, plant-based meat substitutes were not expected to represent more than a single-digit percentage of the total global meat market, she said.

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RURAL NEWS 55 MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR RURAL GPS TO HELP CHILDREN AFTER DISASTERS THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is encouraging GPs in rural and remote Australia to undertake new mental health training to help children who’ve experienced disasters. It comes as GPs across the nation are dealing with increasing mental health presentations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and last summer’s devastating bushfires, and with the next fire season approaching. There are two e-learning courses from Emerging Minds, National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health available to RACGP members on the website: https://www.racgp. org.au/special-pages/login. The first builds knowledge and skills in child mental health assessment and management in general practice, and the second focuses on supporting children and families after natural disaster or community trauma – including in the immediate aftermath, short and long term. A recent Monash University study found the COVID-19 pandemic was having a profound impact on children’s mental health, with data from

general practices in Victoria and New South Wales showing a spike in anxiety, depression and eating disorders among those aged up to 14 years since the beginning of the pandemic. RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements encouraged rural GPs to take up the new training. “This training is very timely for rural GPs as rural communities are facing multiple stressors. There’s a worldwide pandemic, many communities are still recovering from last summer’s devastating bushfires and the next fire season is approaching. “GPs provide most if not

all mental health support in rural and remote communities. Patients often feel more comfortable turning to their GP, with whom they have an ongoing relationship with and trust, and in many places there are no other mental health services nearby. A rural GP whose helped communities recover after natural disasters including floods in Townsville, Dr Clements said access to appropriate mental health support was especially important for children. “When it comes to children, it is vital that we can provide timely and appropriate mental

into the future.” The RACGP has called on Federal Government to help general practice successfully manage the long-term health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and summer bushfires. This includes investing in new Medicare subsidies for longer consultations so GPs can spend more time with their patients to discuss what they’re experiencing and help that is available. Emerging Minds spokesperson, director, Brad Morgan, said that as health care in times of need, longitudinal care providers GPs especially in the aftermath of are in an ideal position to both disasters when families and observe and make a difference communities are struggling to in the trajectory of children and pick up the pieces.” families. RACGP Spokesperson Dr “GPs have an essential role Penny Burns warned that general practice needed support in assessing children’s mental health however, their role can to manage rising numbers of also provide prevention-oriented mental health presentations in guidance and support to the the wake of COVID-19 and entire family. Both courses have last summer’s bushfires. “General practice is the first been developed together with GPs and families from across port of call for people with Australia, they are designed mental health concerns – it to practically meet a need and is essential that Government walk GPs through the process invests adequate resources in primary care so we can provide of identifying, assessing and supporting children with mental the mental health support health difficulties.” communities need now, and

Dig into understanding your farm soil NORTH Coast Local Land Services, in conjunction with David Hardwick from Soil Land Food is inviting North Coast landholders to join a series of webinars to understand better soils on their farms and in the local landscape. soil is critical for optimal water use Services Officer, Kel Langfield said. The All About Soils webinar series will cover a range of topics including; interpretation, soil chemical properties, moisture and water use. In the hour-long session, participants will receive practical advice and the

accessible online environment. delivering these webinars and being able to provide practical and relevant information to farmers and land managers to build skills in soils and The series of four webinars will for each of the webinars. To register https://dpie.adobeconnect.com/soils/ event/event_info.html If landholders have registered but recordings of the webinars on the

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All About Soils Webinar All About Soils Webinar Series Series North Coast Local Land Services and North Coast Local Land Services and David Hardwick from Soil Land Food David Hardwick from Soil Land Food bring you this introduction to soils bring you this introduction to soils webinar. webinar. If you are involved in agriculture on the North

Coast, thisinvolved webinarin is agriculture for you. on the North If you are Coast, this webinar is for you. This webinar will provide the basics on soils and introduce you to how soils webinar support will our provide farming the andbasics food systems Australia. This on soils in and introduce you to how soils support our farming and food systems in Australia. The All About Soils webinar series is designed for farmers and land managers to improve soil health soil management. The All About Soils webinar seriesand is designed for farmers and land managers to improve soil health and soil management. They will cover a diverse range of topics such as land capability and the influence and landforms farms through to soiland test They will coverofageology diverse range of topics on such as land capability interpretation, chemical water the influence ofsoil geology andproperties, landforms moisture on farms and through touse. soil test interpretation, soil chemical properties, moisture and water use.

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Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER THERE were 236 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 3rd November 2020. Similar numbers were yarded this week, all categories were well represented. Bullocks sold to a dearer trend while heavy cows remained the same. Once again restockers were far too strong for processors on the young cattle, with heifers selling exceptionally well with many sales over 500c/kg. The market was driven by outside orders and the inclusion of some local buyers. Sale Highlights include: A/c L Towns sold Devons Cross Steers 354.2c/ kg averaged 590.8kg - $2,092.73 p/hd. A/c Springwood Grazing sold Brahman Cross Bullocks 358.2c/kg averaged 765.7kg - $2,742.79 p/hd.

A/c B Cox sold Brangus Steers 389.2c/kg averaged 468.3kg - $1,822.75 p/hd. A/c Gordonbrook sold Angus Cross Steers 396.2c/kg averaged 473.3kg - $1,875.35 p/hd A/c JJ & VJ Rose sold an Angus Steer 410.2c/ kg weighed 405kg - $1,661.31. A/c MA, DM, CA & KA Johnston sold Brahman Cows 310c/kg averaged 617.5kg $1,914.25 p/hd. A/c GA & HR Granleese sold Santa Cross Cows 303.2c/kg averaged 585kg - $1,773.72 p/hd. A/c R & R Lambert sold Droughtmaster Steers 313.2c/kg weighed 755kg - $2,364.66. A/c Terry Lewis sold Angus Cross Steers 446.2 c/kg averaged 292.5kg - $1,305.14 p/hd. A/c BJ Slarke Pty Ltd sold Angus Heifers

468.2c/kg averaged 280kg - $1,310.96 p/hd. Steer 556.2c/kg weighed 235kg - $1,307.07. A/c GJ & ME Lee sold Angus Cross Vealer Heifers 526.2c/kg averaged 205kg - $1,078.71 p/ hd. A/c WG & JA Weick sold a Simmental Vealer Heifer 530.2c/kg weighed 220kg - $1,166.44.

A/c The Cotten Family Trust sold Angus Vealer Steers 588.2c/kg averaged 177.5kg - $1,044.06 p/hd. A/c Koukandowie Brangus sold Angus Vealer Steers 552.2c/kg averaged 200kg - $1,104.40 p/hd A/c Wills Partnership sold Angus Cross & Charolais Cross Vealer Steers 614.2c/kg averaged 190kg - $1,166.98 p/hd.

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Market Report FROM FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER AGENTS yarded a total of 1114 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange’s Prime Sale on Wednesday 4 November. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of vealers and weaners along with a few pens of light yearlings and a good supply of cows. Quality was mixed with several runs of well-bred steers and heifers along with a few more plain calves through the sale. Restocker demand from southern and western areas strengthened again this week.

1 Charolais steer sold achieved a return of $2,426.61. 446 head of veal were yarded and as a result of restocker demand prices improved on the prior week overall. The category topped at 628.2c/kg with averages of 483.8c/kg and 223kg. 1 Hereford vealer sold made a top return of $1,841.49. Yearling prices reached 350.c/kg with an average of 273.1c/kg. 1 head sold achieved a return of $1,155.00. Friday 6 November saw 1822 head with prices reaching 328.2c/kg where they yarded for a Ramsey & Bulmer and T&W averaged 297.3c/kg and 473kg. A top return McCormack Store Sale. 180 cows and of $2,330.22 was achieved for 1 Angus cross calves yarded sold to a top of $2,920.00 cow sold. Heifers were well supplied with with 49 cows yarded selling to $1,880.00. 1 159 head yarded where prices improved Shorthorn cross bull sold achieved a return overall with a top of 612.2c/kg and averages of $3,000.00. Heifer prices reached 580.2c/ of 457.4c/kg and 237kg. 1 Brahman heifer kg where the category averaged at 482.4c/kg sold achieved a top return of $1,721.14. and 227kg. 7 head sold topped the category Bullock prices saw an improvement for a return of $2,120.00. Steers sold very overall with the top price coming back well for the day with a top of 648.2c/kg and at 365.0c/kg with averages of 365.0c/kg averages of 467.2c/kg and 306kg. and 570kg. A top return of $2,080.50 was George & Furhmann have 1000 head achieved for 3 Angus cross bullocks sold. booked in for a Store Sale at NRLX this Steers sold well with prices reaching 612.2c/ Friday 13 November with further bookings kg with an average of 466.5c/kg and 245kg. welcome.

780 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Saturday Oct 31st. Experienced cattlemen around the ring commented it was the dearest sale they had ever seen. from $4.10 to $4.30/kg for returns up to $1,931. Good quality heavy weaner steers sold from $4.70 to $5.30/kg returning $1,300 to $1,450. Medium & light weaner steers sold at top rates, most $5.00 to $6.00/kg with the odd lightweight $6.40/kg. Most weaner age heifers sold from $4.60 to $5.50/kg

depending on weight, breed & quality. Good quality breeders sold to new levels. An outstanding line of Angus x young cows with baby calves sold for $3,240. Most good quality breeders sold from $2,300 to $2,800. Older cows & calves were snapped by western restockers $1,500 to $2,200. The next Lismore store sale will be held on Saturday November 21st.

FROM TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER IT was a light yarding of cattle at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday October 27. Following rain throughout most of the state demand for weaners was strong. Good quality heavy weaner steers sold in the $4.50 to $4.80/kg range for returns of $1,200 to $1,449. Light weaner steers topped at $6/kg with most in the $5.30 to $5.80/kg range. Heifers were also bought by restockers at top rates. Barry & Jeanette Martin’s Charbray heifer sold for $4.38/kg, $1,489.

Most reasonably well bred weaner heifers sold from $4.50 to $4.80/kg. Brangus X vealer sold for $4.44/kg, $1,488. Heavy feeder steers topped at $3.96/kg, $1,901. A small yarding of cows topped at $2.84/kg & heifers with two teeth $3.36/kg for $1,664. Don’t forget the Store Sale in Lismore this Saturday 31/10 commencing 10am.

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Agricultural shows welcome up to 5,000 patrons from January NSW Government announces Covid-19 restrictions will be eased The peak body for agricultural shows in NSW has been working with the NSW Government to achieve workable terms for 192 agricultural shows to go ahead in 2021, and welcomes today’s announcement that shows will be able to run next year within set guidelines. Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales president, Tim Capp, says shows of all sizes in NSW will welcome the news that Covid-19 restrictions will be eased to allow up to 5,000 people, excluding employees and volunteers, to be on a showground at any one time. “There are thousands of volunteers around the state who will be delighted to hear they’ll be able to host their local show in 2021,” Mr Capp said. “As an organisation, we are providing resources and guidance to help our show societies plan and run Covidsafe events. Shows have long had protocols around

biosecurity, handwashing and cleanliness, and showgrounds are typically vast spaces to comfortably host crowds, so we’re in a good position to adapt to being Covid-safe.” Importantly Mr Capp says the volume of volunteers required to run a show is substantial. “We are pleased with the announcement that the 5,000 person figure relates to ticketed patrons, as this will make it possible for more shows to operate next year.’ “Nearly one million people attend a local agricultural show in NSW each year, so they too will be pleased to know there is a pathway for the local show to potentially run next year.” Larger shows will navigate the new rules to consider running a 2021 event. The Bathurst AH&P Society had been so keen to hold their 2020 Royal Show that they postponed it from April until October, only to have to eventually cancel an event they have been running since 1858. “This is a great initiative that allows country shows to

be back up and running next year. Larger shows like ours are working positively and proactively, seeking some modest exemptions, to hold a financially viable 2021 show,” Bathurst Show secretary Brett Kenworthy said. “On a good year, we can have up to 25,000 people come through the gates over the three days and nights of our show. We’re happy to hear we can consider holding a show within the rules set by the government in 2021. We will be planning how we spread the crowds out over the days of our show.”

The new rules apply to shows from 9 January onwards, correlating with scheduled shows in Bowral in the southern highlands and Pambula on the south coast. “Until this announcement, we were hoping to run a simple show in January with competitors and animals only, but this is just wonderful news,” Bowral Show Society treasurer Lyn Goulder said. Russell Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Pambula Show, welcomes the news but says their 2021 show won’t go ahead. They have instead

begun work on their 2022 show. “We’re only 70km from the border, and as our show runs during holidays about 70 percent of people who attend and a large percentage of entertainment providers and judges come from Victoria. We made a decision recently that we won’t be running a show in 2021 due to the ambiguity of border restrictions.” Mr Capp says shows big and small will be celebrating this news today, but says the size of the town does not always correlate with the size of the show. “A small border town in the far south west of the state, Wentworth Show, is famous for attracting ten times the local population to their show. It’s an important event for the region and they’ll be looking forward to putting their show on again next year.” Wentworth Show has been cancelled in the past, first during WW1, WW2, then the 1956 Murray Darling flood, and now the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.

SMALL LANDHOLDERS HAVE BIG RESPONSIBILITIES TOO WE know every landholder, no matter the size of their property, is passionate about looking after their piece of the landscape puzzle. That’s why Local Land Services has developed the new Every Bit Counts program to help small acre landholders manage the risks and rewards of rural land ownership. The project is working directly with landholders on the North Coast, Hunter, Greater Sydney and South East regions. From caring for backyard chickens and being aware of farm safety to managing weeds and water, Every Bit Counts has the right tools to help you understand the

environmental, production, and biosecurity considerations of rural land management. Every Bit Counts Project Coordinator Ella Rasmussen said the four-year program is all about connecting people with their local networks and building their land management knowledge and skills. “Small farm managers and lifestyle block owners play an important role in our landscape and the rural community,” Ms Rasmussen said. “Our experience is that many want to support their neighbours, environment and local farming industry, but don’t know where to start.

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“Through funding from the NSW Environmental Trust we have been able to support onground extension officers and build this online education portal that will help connect the more than 130,000 small landholders with properties from 2-20 hectares across our state.”

The Every Bit Counts education portal can be found at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/ebc and contains resources full of tips and tricks for managing smaller pieces of the landscape puzzle. Ms Rasmussen is encouraging small farm managers and ‘lifestyle’

landholders to visit the site and sign up to the ‘Blockies Bootcamp’ – a free email education series designed to cover the fundamentals of rural land management. “The web portal explains the common questions and topics our staff get asked, covering everything from weeds to pest animals, to habitat, fencing and working with neighbours,” Ms Rasmussen said. “You can also look up your local small farm network and connect with other likeminded land managers. “If you are interested in learning more, visit the site, look up your local program officer and sign up to the bootcamp.”

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The show goes on in regional NSW REGIONAL communities and show committees on the North Coast are planning events scheduled in 2021 with the NSW Government giving the green light for country shows to resume in NSW. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said work is underway to ensure COVID safe measures are in place to allow up to 5000 people at any given time to attend shows in the new calendar year from January 2021. “This is really exciting news for regional communities because country shows play a vital role in promoting agriculture and injecting money into local economies,” Mr Barilaro said. “Country shows are a highlight of the regional events calendar, boost business and are an opportunity for farmers to showcase their produce and livestock.” “The NSW Government is dedicated to making country shows the hallmark of the regional events calendar while providing stimulus for regional towns, having committed over

$35 million for community showground upgrades, supporting over 1300 jobs.” “Regional communities have done the hard work and deserve to enjoy themselves, but it is crucial that both organisers and attendees follow COVID Safe guidelines to guard against an outbreak in country towns.”

“I encourage everyone to get out there and immerse yourself in a country show and get a valuable insight into life in the bush.” Safety measures will include social distancing at venues, controlled access at entry points throughout the show to minimise crowding, a limit

to the number of attendees depending on venue size and the one person per 4 square metre rule. Organisers are being encouraged to use the Service NSW COVID Safe QR codes to enable safe management of crowd numbers and enable contact tracing.

The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said getting country shows back up and running will be a massive boost to morale in the bush. “Shows bring together all the best things about regional communities, and after a tough year dealing with the impacts of bushfires, drought and COVID-19, bringing communities together has never been more important,” Mr Toole said. “We’re keen to see visitors share in the fun and I know country shows look forward to receiving attendees with open arms, but it’s essential we all do our bit to remain COVIDsafe.” “Locals and tourists planning to attend a country show will be reminded to self-monitor for symptoms and if feeling even slightly unwell or awaiting a test result, should postpone or cancel their plans.” The NSW Government is working with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to explore options for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

RICHMOND AND CLARENCE SHOWS BACK IN STYLE FOR 2021 ORGANISERS of agricultural shows in the Richmond and Clarence valleys are promising “best ever” events next year. The annual shows at Grafton, Maclean and Casino were all cancelled this year as part of the response to the COVID-19 epidemic. But organisers believe they will make a come back, bigger and better than ever, due to improvements made during the time off. Dates for next year’s country shows have been locked in after the NSW Government agreed to show-specific COVID safe guidelines. Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said investments in showground infrastructure this year would significantly improve future events. Maclean Show will be on April 20 and 21, Grafton will quickly follow on April 23. The the Casino Show will take place in the beef capital from October 21 to 23, just before the Lismore Show. Mr Gulaptis said 2020 had been a sad year without country shows but that the Nationals in Government had seized the moment to fund better infrastructure at all three facilities in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys. “There will be an improved electrical system and much better lighting at the Grafton Showground and a wide range of improvements

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at Maclean Showground thanks to a series of grants from the NSW Nationals in Government,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Casino Showground has new flooring and a new kitchen and earlier this month the Nationals provided the Casino Showground and Racecourse a further $8.2 million, which will fund an indoor equestrian arena, redevelopment of the stables, and renewal of the sand track and racecourse.” Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said the time was right for this type of redevelopment to ensure not only current activities survived and flourished, but for new ones to start up. “The showgrounds have an important historical and social significance and are home of the Casino Show, the Beef Week and Gold Cup races, gymkhanas and camp drafts but you can do so much more with it,” Cr Mustow said.

Clarence Canegrowers Association joins Helifarmer to help save lives THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is thrilled to announce that the Clarence Canegrowers Association have given their support to help save lives by donating $3,000 to launch the ‘Helifarmer’ initiative in the Clarence Valley. Helifarmer is a new way for the agricultural sector throughout Northern NSW to give their support by way of donating either a small percentage of their crop/livestock sale or by starting a monthly tax deductible donation. The Clarence Canegrowers Association, led by Brendan Reeves and Ross Farlow, were keen to show their support when they heard of Helifarmer. The Association will be providing information to all of its members to invite local farmers to sign on with all support raised staying locally in our region to directly

benefit the Rescue Helicopter based in Lismore. Regional Marketing manager for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Zeke Huish commented, “Each year the Service lands on rural properties and farms throughout our Northern NSW region in response to accidents and emergencies”. “With so many remote and isolated areas on these properties, the Rescue Helicopter is a pivotal link for the farming community when it comes to getting critically injured people to hospital in an emergency,” commented Mr Huish. “The support of the Clarence Canegrowers Association is so significant. We give our sincere thanks to everyone involved for the commitment given to help us launch Helifarmer to its members.”

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The Art of Bonsai

Juniper Bonsai tree Most people are introduced to Bonsai by purchasing a cheap, pre-made bonsai tree. Although this is without a doubt the easiest way to interesting, cost-effective, and rewarding to learn how to grow and style your own tree. Bonsai is an art that has been studied and refined for scare you off. With a little capable of growing your very own Bonsai trees without a mystical green thumb. Make sure you choose a tree species that is suited for the climate in your area and stick to the basic care guidelines. In this start growing Bonsai and introduce you to the three main techniques: cultivation, styling, and care. Growing and cultivating trees How do you grow your own Bonsai tree? The first step is to figure out which tree species suits your needs, climate, and circumstance. Whether you prefer to keep your tree indoors, or outdoors will have a big impact on your selection. Growing Bonsai indoors limits your options to subtropical trees that can survive indoors. Whereas growing your Bonsai outdoors gives you more options to choose from. Most non-tropical trees are perfectly fitted to grow outdoors, as long as they are protected from intense sunlight or freezing temperatures. Choosing an indigenous tree for your area is the safest the best tree species for you, there are several possible cultivation techniques. To get started you need to acquire

seeds or pre-bonsai, rough material to be pruned and wired. This short Bonsai orientation will help you select an indoor Bonsai, or outdoor tree that best meets your criteria.

challenging part. Although it takes decades to master and refine techniques like pruning and wiring to keep trees miniaturized, some basics can be learned quite easily.

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technique to shape Bonsai trees is wiring. By carefully wrapping anodized aluminium, or annealed copper, around branches you can bend and shape them to your will, at least to a certain

water properly. Besides watering and repotting, fertilization is another important thing to keep in mind. Small pots with little space limit water and nutrient retention. Fertilizing

year-round, but make sure to remove the wire promptly before it starts digging into branches that grow thicker. Make sure to read the wiring page in the styling section for more detailed instructions.

season is key to make sure your tree stays healthy and thrives. Again, the amount and frequency with which you fertilize your Bonsai depends on the tree species you have. Which brand and/or type of

Care and maintenance Maintenance and care is a crucial part of growing a Bonsai tree. Although every tree species has its specific

have a major effect on your plant. You can use solid or liquid fertilizer as long as you make sure to apply smaller quantities than normal plants require. Placing an outdoor tree inside, or vice versa is a sure way to kill your Bonsai. Before purchasing or cultivating you should decide where to place your tree. Sub-tropical trees will do perfectly fine indoors, though they generally need a lot of light and relatively high humidity. They can only be grown outdoors if you live somewhere with a warm enough climate. If

some of the basics beginning with watering. Be sure to identify your Bonsai for specific instructions. How much and with what frequency you should water a Bonsai depends on a wide range of factors, such as; tree species, pot size, soilBonsai are usually planted in such small pots, they tend to dry up fairly quickly, so

Bonsai regularly. However, can actually get one! The section for more detailed over-watering can result in easiest thing to do is to buy information. root-rot, which is one of the a ready-made Bonsai tree leading causes of death for from an online store. You can most important technique most Bonsai. choose from a Bonsai is not a race, nor is it a Choosing the wide variety of tree species that destination. It is a never-ending journey. for your Bonsai come in many to Bonsai, pruning. Pruning and re-potting regularly is shapes and sizes, but they is a crucial practice used crucial to keep your tree come with a hefty price tag, to shape trees and keep healthy. Most Bonsai need especially the older ones. A them miniature. The goal to be repotted every 2 years more economical approach is to create a Bonsai that is to purchase pre-bonsai or become pot-bound, which nursery stock, which is a great accurately replicates a miniature version of a way to achieve quick results! full-scale tree in its natural An even cheaper approach environment. The best time is to collect trees from your to prune your tree is during natural surroundings, but Spring, although there are it can be quite tricky, and some differences depending you must ask for permission on the type of tree you have. from the landowner before Make sure to buy a good uprooting any trees... And pair of concave cutters when pruning thick branches. They create a hollower wound that created our very own Bonsai heals much better than those starter kits to create your made by standard cutters. own Bonsai tree, for you to follow along, and learn all the branches to prune without fundamentals of Bonsai. actually seeing your tree, slow method is to cultivate some Bonsai progressions your own tree using seeds or cuttings. It will normally in which a branch should be take around 3-5 years before removed include: a young tree can be styled, so you might want to do this Maple Bonsai tree branches at the same height as a side project and buy a on the tree trunk, cut one, and pre-bonsai to get started with makes it harder to soak up keep the other. styling techniques sooner. and store water. An important rule for watering is to keep a with unnatural twists and Shaping and styling close eye on your tree and soil turns. techniques and water when necessary, rather than watering once a disproportionately thick day, or on a schedule. Water branches at the top of the tree. started with shaping and your Bonsai thoroughly to styling it. This is the creative make sure the soil absorbs Another important and fun part of growing

choose one that is native to your environment. Please note, even trees that are indigenous to your area may require some additional protection from frost during cold winters. Because of their small and shallow pots, they are more susceptible to frost. Conclusion, how to make a Bonsai tree?

This introductory article covered the three steps of growing Bonsai; cultivation, styling, and care. And, although Bonsai is a centuries-old living art form, getting started with this fascinating hobby is not difficult!

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Some sort of finality can take place that will involve your own situation and what somebody else desires. Their manner of thinking will tend to be logical as well as responsible. This could be the beginning of finalising something that will be completed by mid November that was first considered in September. Colour: Green Lucky Number: 22

Something coming to fulfilment that you

Mercury, the planet of thought and communication will move forward in your sign this week, giving you a sense of finally being able to put things in place, once and for all. You could also realise these need to be decisions you make for yourself without being influenced by what might seem, at times, rebellious behaviour of others. Colour: Fuchsia Lucky Number: 3

You will feel as though you have had enough in some way and unless you make definite decisions to bring things to an end, matters will just drift on. You should be left in no doubt about the position of somebody else, even if it is not what you expected. If you have had enough of a particular routine, set out to change it. Colour: Fluorescent blue Lucky Number: 72

you in a situation where definite decisions need to be made after perhaps considering this possibility during September. Attention to detail will be necessary as well as ensuring you do not take on too much that could see you becoming a slave to circumstance. Colour: Amaranth Lucky Number: 19

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Any commitment expected by somebody else can become more obvious. You need to seriously consider how this could limit or inhibit something you enjoy. You could also realise that you have considered matters in a more optimistic way without realising you have been dealing with intentions that have the desire to control. Colour: Barbie Pink Lucky Number: 8

You can feel it is time to move forward with ideas or plans to get something into place that you had wanted to do in September. In between time, it is possible you have become aware of how to get the agreement of somebody else or work around any challenges they have previously presented. They primarily want consideration. Colour: Blizzard blue Lucky Number: 15

If you have been learning something new or refreshing your knowledge about something you have been involved with for a while, you can gain clarity on the best way to move forward with some improved methods or means. This could mean you will let go of future directions you were planning to take or aspects of those goals. Colour: Candy apple red Lucky Number: 39

You will have a sense of being able to move forward when it comes to your income or what should be done financially. It could also be that you have become more accustomed watching your spending more carefully to the point where this has become a habit that you plan to continue with long term. This is entirely possible. Colour: Opal Lucky Number: 7

You can have a second chance between now and mid November with priorities you attempted to establish in September

The ability to make commitments you know you can carry through can give you a greater sense of security on a personal level. This may have a connection to something that

To be able to move forward successfully in the future you could now to come to realise that there a certain things you have to be prepared to let go. Making decisions about this would be wise from now to mid November. You need to set out a plan of action that will see you ready to start major new cycles at Christmas time. Colour: Celeste Lucky Number: 11

Any situation that involves decisions other people desire to put in place could now become difficult to avoid. There will be some sort of finality where they are concerned, especially if the subject first came up in September. You have to be prepared to take on the commitment of making some sort of arrangement. Colour: Citrine Lucky Number: 9

out. This could involve a group of people or have a connection to somebody who was in a position to recommend you in some way. This can provide some sort of financial stability. Lucky Number: 44

you expected during September. In part, it may have been that you realised more work had to be done. You can gain recognition. Colour: Emerald Lucky Number: 18

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In Loving Memory Funeral Notice

SOUTHWELL, Michael Tony Age 57 Passed away suddenly 02/11/2020 Youngest son of Kathleen Shirley and Walter Douglas Southwell both deceased. Dearly loved brother to Ruth, Pauline (deceased) and Kevin. Family will hold a private service. A small combined memorial /wake will be held at Ballina Lighthouse Beach Surf Club from 10am to 12md (DST) on 17th November. Attendance at venue is capped at 42 so confirmation would be greatly appreciated.

IN MEMORIAM 63 Funeral Notice

GREEN, REGINALD GREGORY

PEARSON, MADGELENE EMMA “MADGE”

Late of Bexhill. Passed away peacefully on Thursday November 5,2020.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday November 8, 2020.

Aged 92 years. Loving husband of Phyllis (dec). Beloved father and father- in-law of Colleen and Geoff; Julie and Doug. Treasured grandfather of Aidan and Michael. Survived by his sister Margaret. A Graveside Service will be held for Reg, at the Lismore Memorial Gardens Lawn Cemetery, Skyline Road Goonellabah TOMORROW, FRIDAY (November 13, 2020) commencing at 10.00AM.

If you would like to come please phone Kevin on 0411 516 863(no txts or voice mail plse) or Ruth on 0408 550 809 – can leave messages.

BALZER, Cheree Robyn Passed away peacefully on 9th November 2020. Loved Daughter to Bernie & Lyn, sister to Michelle. Much loved Mum to Meyrick, Brandon, Keanu and Sariesha. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Aged 50 years Relatives and friends are invited to attend Cheree’s funeral service to be held at the Lismore Crematorium, Gummifera Gardens Skyline Road Goonellabah on Friday 13th of November Commencing at 10.00am.

Death Notice

Beloved wife of Joe (dec). Cherished mother and mother- in-law of Max and Sylvia; Pam and Ian McSwan; Denise and Keith Morrow; Fay and Ken Restall. Devoted Nan of 8 grand children; 12 great grand children and 3 great great grandchildren. Survived by her brother Milton (Mick) Bryant.

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Funeral Notice

KEITH JAMES FLICK

VIDLER, Wayne Richmond

Of Newrybar and recently of Florence Price Gardens, Ballina. Dearly loved husband of Marie (dec). Much loved father and father-in-law of John & Carol, Anne & Chris, Wendy & Chris. Loving Pa of his 7 grandchildren Michael, Paul, Jason, Claire, Andrew, Amy and Elliot. Great Pa to 5 great grandchildren. Loved brother of Aubrey (dec) and George.

Wayne passed away suddenly in the company of his loving family at Lismore Base Hospital on 8 November 2020 aged 56 years. Loving partner of Judy, dearly loved father of Catherine and Danielle. Loved son of Richie (dec.) and Marie Vidler, beloved brother of Dianne, Jenny, Maryann, Narelle, Michelle and Belinda. Much loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

29.05.1924 ~ 26.10.2020

A private Funeral Service has been held. If you wish to view Keith’s Service it can be accessed at Funeral-Livestreaming-Northern-Rivers Facebook page. A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on SATURDAY (November 14, 2020), for his family and close friends. Due to current restrictions numbers will be limited. Please contact Keith’s family to RSVP.

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Aged 104 years.

Due to the current covid situation, a small private service has taken place.

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Death Notice

Funeral details for Wayne will be published on the Parkview Funerals website at parkviewfunerals.com.au/vidler-wayne-richmond. The service will be livestreamed.

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Thank You

WATERS, HAZEL NOREEN 03. 11. 1935 ~ 02. 11. 2020

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her devoted Husband David. Dearly loved Mother & Mother-In-Law of Don, Marilyn & Ross (dec), Colin & Venita and Jill. Cherished Grandmother of Matthew and Michelle. Caring Aunt and friend of many.

Hazel’s Funeral Service has been held at SDA Church in Lismore.

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Ballina Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Raffle Tickets

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Comprising: 120 Charolais x steers, 2yrs 70 Brahman x steers, 2yrs 20 Angus x steers, 2yrs 30 Santa x steers, 2yrs 20 Droughtmaster steers, 18mths 50 Charolais x weaner steers 30 Santa x weaner steers 40 Angus & Angus x weaner steers 20 Brahman x weaner steers 20 Santa x weaner heifers 20 Charolais x weaner heifers 20 Angus weaner heifers 50 Hereford x cows & calves 20 Angus cows & calves 10 Charolais x cows & calves 70 Brahman x cows & calves 5 Brangus cows & calves 10 Black Baldy cows & calves 8 Simmental cows & calves 50 Brahman x cows, PTIC 30 Hereford x cows, PTIC 20 Angus x cows, PTIC 1 Brangus bull Special Lines Include: A/c DT & RL Amos, Old Bonalbo - EU Acc 15 F1 Shorthorn x steers, 2yrs A/c BJ & LJ Warne, Leeville 20 Droughtmaster steers, 18-20mths A/c Cheviot Hills Station, Drake 20x20 Brahman x cows & calves A/c Owner

For Further Information Contact Darren Perkins Arch Northam (02) 6628 4558 (02) 6662 2821 Jasen Somerville David O’Reilly (02) 6663 1517 (02) 6667 3333 Riley Wellman 0499 222 514

A/c Geoff Bottomley 550 Ellis Road, ALSTONVILLE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 10AM New Holland Tractor T4050F (3948 hours) 95 hp with air con cab, Panda Revers Mulcher 70”, John Deere Gator 3633 hours, Toro zero turn 72” mower, 2 Mobile Platforms, Ideal Spray Unit, Rippers, Quik Spray. OTHER VENDOR: Drill Press, 2 Saw Benches, Drop Saw, Air Framing Gun, Finishing Gun, Air Driver, Stapling Gun, Router & Rod, 140 Amp Welder, Clamps, Tiling Tools, Host of Tools & Sundries. TERMS: Cash or cheque at Sale DIRECTIONS: At Alstonville, go along Wardell Road turn right into Ellis Road, follow signs. FURTHER BOOKINGS OF MACHINERY ARE INVITED PLEASE PHONE KEVIN 0427 653 450 ................................................. TERMS: Cash or Cheque at Sale COVID LAWS APPLY

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A/c Robert Lloyd

685 Orara Way, Nana Glen

Saturday 21st November 2020, 10:00am Farm Machinery & Equipment: Massey Ferguson 240 Tractor 40HP 1197Hrs, Bolens G214 Tractor 21HP, Teagle Fertiliser/Seed Spreader, 5ft Howard MD Series Slasher, 5 Tyne Chisel Plough, Carry-All, 3PTL Jib, Rotary Hoe, Gal. Tilting Farm Trailer 2.4m x 1.9m, Gal. Box Trailer 8 x 4 (Registered), Kemppi Minarcmig Adaptive 180 Mig Welder, Unimig ARC160 11 Stick/Tig Welder, Elect. Conduit, Esseti Thor 175 C Stick/Tig Welder, Makita 2414NB 14” Drop Saw x 2, Makita LW1400 14” Drop Saw, Makita 4350FCT Jigsaw, Makita 4341CT Jigsaw, Makita 6906 19mm Impact Wrench, Tarpaulins, Hitachi WR16SA Impact Wrench, Makita HM1304 Demolition Hammer, Makita 9553NB 4” Grinder, Makita 5806B 185mm Circular Saw, Makita 4014NV 600w Blower, Project Air 40Ltr Air Compressor, Ryobi 6” Bench Grinder, Fragram MCOD388 Pedestal Drill, Makita 6349D 18V Cordless Drill, Paslode PF350S Powermaster Strip Nailer 90mm Max, Duofast CNP65.1 Coil Nailer, Davey Fire Pump, Yanmar Diesel Engine Model 3INE74-SA 16.5Kw, Kincrome Full Engineers Tool Chest, Makita Cordless Concrete Vibrator (Never Used), Roller Doors 2400mm Wide x 2, 1000Ltr IBC Pods x 2, Coolroom Panels 3000mm x 1100mm x 100mm, Alum. Roof Sheeting 5400mm x 400mm x 13, Roof Sheeting 5400mm x 40, Irrigation Pipe & Fittings, Qty Gal & Black Pipe, Assort. Fencing Wire, Structural Steel 250 UB 25.7 For Mezzanine x 2, Horticultural Grow Tunnel Frame, Spades, Bosch Duotac PTK 14E Stapler, Hand Tools (Some Vintage), Fuel Pumps x 3, Backpack Sprayers x 2, Selecta 100Ltr Battery Powered Spray Unit, Shade Cloth, Armco Railing 4mtr Long x 4, Threaded Rod, Techview CMOS Outdoor Camera, Shovels, Hoes, Tools & Sundries too numerous to mention. Household Items: Antique Child’s Pedal Car, Antique Childs Rocking Chair, Samsung Fridge/Freezer 419Ltr, Electrolux Chest Freezer 320Ltr, Fisher & Paykel Washing Machine,4 Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet, 2 Drawer Timber Filing Cabinets x 2, 6 Place Dinner Set Black, Little Yello Household Steamer WJ528, Glassware, Cookery Books, Numerous Household Items. SUITABLE OUTSIDE ENTRIES WELCOME Light Refreshments Available - Bidding card system will apply Terms strictly Cash/Cheque or Eftpos REGISTERED BIDDERS ONLY NO SPECTATORS – NO CHILDREN Held in accordance with COVID-19 Government Physical Distancing Rules Signed COVID-19 Health Declaration will be required for entry

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68 To have a notice in the Community Billboard, please email janelle@ heartlandmedia.com.au. MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 5 MONDAY S Forrester J Whittaker & Family TUESDAY D Coleman K Rowse & K Evans WEDNESDAY L Barton & J Cornell P Muntelwit & G Mannix THURSDAY H Moffitt & J Hanna G Cairns & D coupe FRIDAY P Plunkett Richmond Valley Council staff A recently formed group in Kyogle, the Kyogle Environment Group (KEG) has formed to provide information to the community concerning environmental issues. Kyogle Environment Group would please like a notice to be placed in The Northern Rivers Times, next week’s Community Billboard (12/11/2020) if this can be done at no expense. This is to let people know about the following presentation: “People Power vs Adani” Saturday 14th November 10-11 am Kyogle Hall Banquet Room A short 20 min film followed by an update, about the fight to stop Adani’s coal mine and solve the climate crisis. Featuring Wangan & Jagalingou cultural leader Adrian Burragubba, school striker Manjot Kaur, and grassroots leaders from across the #StopAdani movement. Exploring what people power has achieved in stopping Adani so far, how we can stop Adani from here, and why winning this fight is more important now than ever before. Link for tickets due to Covid restrictions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kyoglescreening-people-power-vs-adani-the-fightof-our-times-tickets-127936468421 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 10am4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au Attention All Ex-Sailors. The Ballina Sub Section Naval Association of Australia holds their meetings on the third Saturday each month at the Ballina R.S.L. Club Limited at 10 am. For further details contact Secretary Max Lewis 6628 0086 0431 405 109 or President Merv Stevens 6681 5620. Thanking you Max Lewis. Hon. Secretary ROTARY CLUB of LISMORE WEST: The Rotary Club of Lismore West is in its 60th year and meets every Thursday at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00 pm. New members welcome. For more information phone Norm 0428 151 934. Friends of the Library As we were unable to hold our annual Book Fair in July, Friends of the Libraries are holding a pop up book shop in the empty premises of the former Chemist situated in the old Woolies Plaza, both the owner of the premises and the Byron Bay Real Estate have generously given it to us free of charge for two weeks. As covid has affected our Libraries this year so dramatically we were wondering if an article plus one on the community page could be placed in The Northern Rivers Times. Below are some of the details that

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD are of interest to our communities Friends of Libraries, Byron Shire are holding a one off pop-up book shop in lieu of their annual Book Fair which sadly had to be cancelled last July. There will be a wonderful selection of books; fiction non fiction, children’s, jigsaw puzzles coffee table books, etc. - far too good to leave in storage until next year. Lovers of books all ages will be well rewarded. Open daily from Monday 16th November 10am to 4pm, cash and credit/debit cards accepted . We will be operating in a covid safe environment and restocking the shop daily. Friends of Libraries help raise funds for the Shire Libraries, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby, with the aim to fill the shelves with assorted books, and much needed resources, providing the libraries with valuable support. Place: Near the former Woolworths North Byron Plaza. Dates: Monday 16th to Saturday 28th November. Times:10am to 4pm. Grafton VIEW Celebrates 53rd Birthday Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the October birthday lunch was held as a normal meeting with a ‘Garden Party’ theme. The restrictions did not deter members from celebrating, with an enjoyable meal & entertainment. Elizabeth Birch, VIEW National Counsellor, was warmly welcomed & spoke about happenings in the area. Elizabeth presented Helen Cashel with a thank you gift as she has retired from the International Women’s Committee, after many years of participation. Norma Melino was presented with her 30 years membership badge. Next meeting will be the Christmas luncheon on November 24th. Members are asked to please bring along Christmas decorations for the occasion. VIEW has so much to offer, so why not come along to this function to enjoy making new friends & renewing the old ones? At the same time, with your participation, a child’s education will ultimately be supported & the cycle of disadvantage broken. When you decide to come please let Vorna know no later than the Friday before the meeting. This is for catering purposes. She can be contacted at 6642 4719. See you there! Casino CWA Thank you A BIG THANK YOU to all the customers who supported our Street Stall on Saturday 31st October. Thank you also to DIY , COWFM and The Northern Rivers Times for the great support . CWA Members and Friends your combined efforts resulted in a most successful day. Well done to all it is appreciated. Watch this space for information about a “Goodies for Christmas” Street Stall on Saturday 5th December outside DIY Hardware. Casino CWA will be conducting a Christmas Raffle during December. All funds raised will help local needy causes. Next meeting is 20th November at 9.00am at Casino Cultural Centre. The Probus Club of Goonellabah Is holding its monthly meeting on the 19th November at 10am. Members please note it is being held at Lismore District Workers Club in Keen Street, For further information contact Gloria Francis 6629 1442 The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on MONDAY NOVEMBER 16TH 10am until 12 noon at the BALLINA CHERRY STREET BOWLING CLUB Members please note change of venue on this occasion Men diagnosed with prostate cancer and

their partners or carers are most welcome to attend These meetings are a good opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences Enquiries phone Bob Corney (02) 6628 1527 mobile 0400 747 630 Lismore Anglicans’ Annual Christmas Shop will occur from Monday, November 16 to Friday, December 4, 2020 at Lismore Cruise and Travel, 55 Woodlark Street, Lismore. Opposite the pedestrian crossing. The travel agency will still operate at the rear of the shop. Come and buy your Christmas treats: Home made Puddings, cakes, slices, biscuits. Lots of handicraft items. Plants. Monster Hamper and lots of cheer. Pay by cash or card. Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am to 3:00 pm; Sat. 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enquiries: Parish Office: T: 02 6621 3200; M: 0412 657 036; E: office@ lismoreanglicans.com The Alstonville branch of Australian Red Cross will meet on Thursday, 12th November at 12 noon at The Cove restaurant, Ballina, for the November meeting to be followed by a Christmas luncheon. Apologies and enquiries to Colleen 0418 623 994 Casino Croquet Club is holding a garage sale at the Croquet Clubhouse on Lennox St Casino (just southside of the bridge) on this Saturday 14th November commencing at 7am. A wide range of articles will be available for sale so come along and have a browse. 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.

119. The Casino & District Historical Society Museum: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook. Casino & District Family History Group Inc: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. is open again – Normal opening hours. For more information phone Research Room 66628114 or Cherryl 0490 149 905. 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. Fairy Hill Craft Group: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month 10am at fairy hill hall, For an update: Ph. Bev 6662 4435; Sue 6663 3233. Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499 824 274. Richmond River Beef Produces Association: Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455. Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program for people who have compulsive issues with food and eating. Phone Meetings: Mon 10am. 07 56606012 - follow instructions Access code 826337# , Contact Ina 6621 3745 or Sue 0423 183 144. Food Pantry - Uniting Church - Lismore Regional Mission: Open every Thurs from 9.30am -12 noon at the rear of the Red Dove Café. For further information contact Lismore Uniting Church office on 6621 5801.

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.

Lismore Anglicans’ Annual Christmas Shop: The Annual Christmas shop will be open from Nov 16 to Dec 5, situated in a ‘pop up’ shop in Molesworth Street, Lismore. Baking and home-craft making are underway. If anyone would like to donate ingredients, please contact the Parish Office. TEL: 02 6621 3200 or 0412 657 036.

Casino Croquet Club: Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 66621971 for further information.

Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise: Meets every Fri at 7.05 am at Coffeeshots Molesworth St, Lismore. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

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.

Alstonville Inner Wheel Club: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 04 273268 32.

Casino Richmond River Country Music Club Will hold our next country music day on Sunday the 15th of November at the Casino RSM Club. Upstairs main auditorium starting at 10.00am free entry to all welcome, come and listen to see some great artist. For further information, call Gloria on 6662 2625 or 0412 910 884 Casino Mixed Probus Club: Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419 886

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: Coffee and Community Ballina - Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina, 10am - 12pm 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 or Anna on 0401 662 275

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BALLINA REGATTA A BLAST

RICHMOND River Sailing and Rowing Club held their annual regatta on the weekend. Quite a few visitors entered sailors Andy Sawyer and Geoff Allen making the eight hour return trip from Armidale. The Saturday race was the Ivan Bathgate up river memorial race, a marathon from the club and up towards Wardell bridge and back for some divisions.

This race involved dodging: the Burns Point Ferry, being becalmed in dead wind spots behind particular bends and stretches of the river, submerged logs, and then trying to go as fast as possible despite all of this. The visiting Tweed Corsair steered by Andy Lamont won this race in the monohull division, narrowly defeating some excellent laser sailors. Geoff Benson in his

convincing margin, having won it last year also. The Sunday had three races

the catamaran division by a

their second placing in the

SENSATIONAL 7 INNINGS Spectators were treated to a sensational 7 innings game between Dodgers Demons and Lismore

and Connor Cassin this game became a battle on the infield. A double play by Dodgers,

match of the round. Exceptional fielding in the first four innings from shortstops

Wiltshire at second and with a quick throw to Jane Wiltshire a first shut Workers down in the second innings while Brooke Wilson accounted for five crucial outs from third base. Not to be out done, Workers combination of Lauren Forrester at third base and Thomas at shortstop teaming up with Bronwyn Gibson at first base caused havoc on Dodgers batters. At the bottom of the fifth innings, Demons were still in front by 3 runs to 2 with a two-base hit to Karina Connors scoring two vital runs. Turkeys kept attacking the ball

outs) and Carmen Thomas (Workers - 10 outs) saw only one run being scored to Dodgers. The batteries of both teams, Chris Rose pitching to Sam and Lyn McDonald pitching to giving up only one walk each and two strike outs to McDonald. With only two outfield catchers in the game to Workers Roxy Tickle

CASINO RSM

In the finals of the clubs Minor Consistency H. Lavelle def A. Williams Wednesday 4/11 Enjoyable morning out on the rinks playing

bowls. There were two rinks bowling in the Major Consistency rounds N. Moran def J. Cooke H. Lavelle def R. Skirrey Good luck in the next round ladies. We had 3 rinks playing social bowls The winners for today were G. Connolly, N. Hawkes & K. Jonsson def P. Brown, P. Lyon & M. Mead C. Haynes & A. James def J. Carthew & A. McLean J. Newell, J. Creighton & I Watson def C. Doyle, S. Birrell & D. Skinner.

a very vigorous, and cool Southerly. The forecast for this wind had put off more than a few sailors from racing. The catamaran division held only one race as the wind was deemed too strong. Jonathan Horsley with crew Ethan won this race in their

resulting in safe hits to McDonald, Zimmermann who eventually crossed homeplate. The top of sixth saw Dodgers extend their lead with Davis scoring on a safe hit to Emily Wiltshire. Workers leadoff batter Kristy Lawton set the tone with the bat hitting safely to the leftfield. Safe hits from Tickle, Gibson and McDonald saw Turkeys cross homeplate leveling the score to four all and with runners on first and second, saw a change of pitcher. With momentum going with the bat, Workers went on to score a further four runs with hits from Forrester, a double to Lawton and single to Tickle to give them a 10 to four led. Going into the top of the 7th, Demons had to score seven or more

Friday 6/11 Today we had 2 rinks of Triples playing in the 1st round of the club triples championship. N. Moran, J. Matthews & A. James def J. Cooke, P. Lyon & D. Skinner S. Birrell, M. Mead & K. Jonsson def C. Haynes, R. Skirrey & A. McLean Congratulations ladies. One rink played a social game and the J. Creighton, C. Doyle, J. Newell & A. Williams def P. Brown, J. Mason, J. Carthew & I. Watson Ivy Watson is on raffles for the month of November.

marathon the day before were the catamaran division regatta winners. The gennaker division regatta was won in a clean sweep by brothers Liam and Ewan Channer winning all four races over the weekend in their 49erFX, an amazing feat considering how hard it is to handle the 49er in testing conditions. Similarly the Trailer Sailor division regatta was also won in a clean sweep by Matt Cartwright and John Kulos in

their RL24, including winning the first race on Sunday by a mere one second. Visiting Big River Sailing Club (Harwood) laser sailor Mark Mulligan won all three races on the Sunday and combined with his third on Saturday gave him the monohull regatta crown. An outdoor socially distanced BBQ was held after

runs to win and prevent Workers from scoring anymore. An error by Turkeys at first base saw leadoff batter, Kelly Witney reach first safety. A long

Ducks continue to provide an entertaining and exciting games when they clash, with Rascals taking the win 13 to 10 runs. Woodburn hit their stride this week with a confident win over Rous

down by Cassin at centerfield for the first out. Connors singled to rightfield scoring Witney. A safe hit to leftfield by Wilson pushed Connors to second. Davis scored Connors but was thrown out at first for two outs, while Ash Davis hit to Thomas at shortstop who throw him out at first for the third out and

dominated in their game against Goonellabah Gunnas running out with a 14 to 4 win. Rous Rangers come up against club rivals Rous Warriors this week, with both teams determined to take the win it was Rangers who

Workers Mighty Ducks and Rous Rascals continue to provide an entertaining and exciting games when they clash. In other games over the weekend, Rous Rascals and Workers Mighty

stories were exchanged with year!

only one run separating these two, Ballina Sharks and Byron Redsox put on a sensational game with Ballina just topping The Bay 10 to 9 runs. by Lauren Forrester

MIXED WEEKEND FOR CAVALIERS THE Casino Cavaliers had mixed results on this double header weekend. In the first game on Saturday, the Casino Cavaliers (7/177 from 37 overs) defeated Alstonville Alstonville. Alstonville won the toss and batted first, posting a competitive talented young bat Kyle Yager. Best with the ball was Mark The Moose by Cooper Mulcahy (1/27 from 7), who is enjoying his new ball responsibilities, and evergreen Al enjoying a fine streak of form and led the way as he plundered to Alstonville attack.

continue his fine season. Handy contributions from Cooper Mulcahy (13) and Larry Wilson (10) assisted Matt steer the side to victory in a tricky run chase. In the second game on Sunday, of 1st gear in their game vs Marist Brothers. The brethren strike bowler through the batting order like a dodgy vindaloo. New recruits Trent George (20) and Ben Macdonald (13) were the only 2 bats to make double figures. The Cavaliers have a bye this weekend to regroup and freshen up. The loss was a major blow to the Cavs momentum as they are now 2 points outside the top 4 on the ladder.

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70 SPORT Pardoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-wicket over tolls bell for East Woodenbong Fire Brigade Golf Day

Greg Gulliver and John Bancroft

By Tim Howard A ring-in rang the bell on the GDSC Easts/Westlawn innings in the CRCA premier league at Lower Fisher Park on Saturday. Former representative all-rounder Brayden Pardoe put in an electrifying spell to capture 5-22 from four overs to be instrumental in bowling out East Westlawn for 75 In just 18 overs. The Tucabia Copmanhurst left-arm quick saved the best for his fourth over, when he took four wickets including three in four balls to change the complexion of the game. Pardoe has been out of the game with work commitments and a niggling neck injury that has reduced his effectiveness with the ball. always going to be a big ask for the inexperienced and under manned East/ Westlawn outfit. But at 2-65 and three of the top four making starts, Easts looked like making a game of it. Tucabia skipper Brad Chard threw the ball to Pardoe after Rohan Hackett had taken the first two wickets. inkling of the carnage to come. Teammate Matt Pigg said Pardoe was lucky to remain at the bowling crease after a wayward first two overs. But in the fourth over he started to get the swing and direction that had made him one of the leading fast bowlers in the district.

started to get that hoop on the ball, and he bowled three of them with virtually Earlier Pigg continued his good early-season form, top scoring with 55. Opener Derek Woods and first drop Tim Bultitude both scored 24 to help set up the Tucabia innings. At JJ Lawrence Field another five-wicket haul put the skids under a promising run chase as Brothers Clocktower Hotel were too good for South Services. Spinner Andy Kinnane picked up 5-28 Stylish young batsman Eli Fahey played a typically graceful innings of from their 40 overs. Brothers skipper Jake Kroehnert backed up his 105 in the opening day of the season with a polished 48 in a partnership of 57 with Fahey. Souths were always behind the run rate and when Kinnane was introduced he tore the heart out of the Souths middle order. He picked up the dangerous Justin Rainbow for 22 and then the in-form Cleaver brothers Dylan, 2 and Chris for a duck. some late hitting from Adrian Boyd, who top scored with 30. out, handing Brothers a valuable win

SOUTH LISMORE MENS BOWLS RESULTS WEDNESDAY Winners C . Albany, P. Power. Runners Up T. Peel, K.Drysdale. Saturday Winners P . Carter, S. Stefanaras . Runners Up B. Matthews, J. Scholten. B Grade Pairs results. John. Houghton, S.Stefanaras defeated K.McInerney, E. Bostic. B. Matthews, J. Scholten defeated R. Hellyar, T.Turcato. The Final to be played on or before 15th between B.Mathews, J. Scholten vs John Houghton, S.Stefanaras. B Grade Singles draw for play on or before 21st. If possible can you please get your games played as soon as possible as we are running out of time to complete the Championships this year. John Houghton Bye. S. Stefanaras

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vs R.Fredricks. D. Oxley Bye. D. Knight Bye. G. McMahon vs J.Olley. E. Bostic Bye. M.Wawn vs K. McInerney. T. Turcato Bye. Markers needed please. Wonder Wednesday is on this Wednesday so get your names in early for this popular event. Mixed Pairs sheet on the board closing 15th November. Jax Tyres Mens Pairs is on the 13th December sheet on the board, this will fill up quickly so your names in early. Your club is holding a AGM on the 22nd so please come along and support your Club. The Ladies are having a Charity Friendship day on the 23rd so please come to suppor the Charity Day.

THE 22nd running of the Woodenbong Fire Brigade Melbourne Cup Calcutta, Golf Day and Monster raffle was run on the 1st of November. The golf course was who enjoyed the perfect weather while playing a 3 person ambrose. This provided the perfect opportunity for locals as well as people from surrounding areas to enjoy a day out at Woodenbong, especially during the pandemic which has seen many of

Woodenbong, Urbanville, Kyogle and Killarney. Local business owner and part time auctioneer, Paul McKey once again delivered an entertaining and sometimes hilarious auction of the Melbourne Cup runners in the calcutta. The funds raised in this once a year event have traditionally been used by the Woodenbong Fire Brigade to purchase equipment, however, in recent years approximately half of the funds have been

Terry Spencer, Robert Green, Greg Gulliver, Richard Lamond and John Dorsman

us avoiding getting out and about. When the golf was completed the real fun began with the running of the calcutta and monster raffle. The raffle is made possible with the many from individuals and business houses from

forwarded to the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service as this is an extremely important service, particularly to the more remote fundraiser cleared $6300 with donations and profit from the raffle and calcutta.

This year the Helicopter Service will benefit $4000, which will see the total at around $12,000 in 5 years from this Woodenbong Fire Brigade and community fundraiser. Representing the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service, John Bancroft made a speech outlining the function of the helicopter service and thanked the Woodenbong Fire Brigade for organising the day and for the ongoing support, particularly during this most difficult year. Captain of the Woodenbong Brigade, Greg Gulliver, thanked everyone for the great support and touched on the fact that it was almost one year since the devastating Border Trail Fire which, along with the rest of the state, took its toll physically, financially and mentally community, as always, came together to fight the fire, prepare food and support each other during Winners of the golf were drawn out of a hat: Robert Green, Richard Lamond, John Dorsman

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS

EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS

THURSDAY 3/11/20 The monthly medal for November was played for the first of the hams, winner B Kennedy, vets winner R Black and the lucky card draw ham was S Reddell 2nd D Gracie, 3rd T Beemster, free game B Collyer, chicken/ball winners P Muldoon, T Duff, K Arther, G O,Connor, S Smith, M Fairfull, W Wotherspoon, E Reddell, T Browning, T Foster, B Waterson, A Ganter, R Mackay. Nearest pins 3rd/12th

Springtime Fours 12x2 played 04-11-20 Round 3 J. Fernance defeated S. Downs P. Weller defeated V. Hart C. Dance draw Y. Vaughan Round 4 S. Downs defeated Y. Vaughan J. Fernance defeated P. Weller V. Hart defeated C. Dance Round 5 to be played 11-11-20

J Savins 6th/15th D Gracie. Also last Thursday the medal of medals for 2020 was played and the winner R Webber congratulations Robbie. This Thursday an 18 hole single stableford will be played. AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING

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FISHING NEWS mangrove jack and mud crabs in the rivers and creeks.

Tweed Coast Brad Smith Fishing Guide Bream, whiting and flathead in the Tweed River.

THE locals finished on top here at Casino Greyhound Racing Club, taking eight of the 12 races. Chris Supple, Bradley Northfield, Dean Casey taking race 3 and 6, Allan Lang, Neville Creighton and Ryan Newstead proving that home track advantage. Featured here in the photo is Debbie Casey with Country Cottage owned and trained by her son Dean. A proud mother moment, and congratulations to young Dean Casey taking a double for the day. Photo by Lisa Vanderstok

E10 Unlead91 U95 U98 DIESEL

METRO 99.9 101.9 113.9 121.9 101.9

Southport Gold Coast Fishing Tackle Yellowfin tuna, blue and striped marlin in the Canyons, yellowtail king, amberjack and samson fish on the 42s, striped marlin on the 50s, maori cod, silver and trag jew on the 18s and 24s, dart, tarwhine and chopper tailor along the beaches, school jew and mangrove jack in Southport Seaway, flathead, whiting and sand crabs throughout Southport Broadwater and

MITRE 10 119.9 125.9

PUMA 113.5 115.5 134.5 115.9

Pottsville Pottsville Bait & Tackle Dart, whiting, flathead and a few tailor along the beaches, flathead and whiting in the mid to lower reaches of the creeks and mud crabs in the upper reaches. Ballina Ballina Bait and Tackle The strong winds and rough weather look set to continue for most of this week. We may see a drop in the swell towards the weekend and this may be the first opportunity to get offshore for some time. The new moon is this Sunday so we will see some better tides as the week goes on with the increase in the tide sizes. This should

UNITED STH 114.7 116.7 137.7 118.7

UNITED 112.9 114.9 127.9 135.9 117.5

LIBERY SOUTH 116.9 134.9 115.9

help to improve the numbers of crabs in both the crabs and the main river. Some better quality flathead have been in the deeper sections below the ferry. Live baits have been working well for the larger models and pilchards or prawns have been the best bet for the smaller fish. The better numbers of bream have been above the ferry, and most fish have been taken using prawns or squid and small soft plastics. Some good numbers of bass have been landed above Coraki, with surface lures working well early morning and diving hard bodies or well later in the day. Evans Head Evans Head Sports & Marine Yellowfin tuna on the 48s, snapper and trag jew on Kahors Reef, mahi mahi at the FADs, flathead, whiting, Australian salmon and chopper tailor along the beaches and bream, flathead, whiting, mangrove jack and mud crabs in the Evans River.

SHELL CHINDERAH 112.9 134.9 118.9

SHELL 114.9 117.9 138.9 126.9

Prices are correct at time of printing. This table should be used a guide only

TIDE TIMES

Sunrise and Sunset on the Northern Rivers

Thursday 12th November to Wednesday 18th November CLARENCE - River Entrance

Thurs 12th November to Wed 18th November GRAFTON AREA DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

FIRST LIGHT 5.18am 5.18am 5.17am 5.17am 5.16am 5.16am 5.15am

SUNRISE 5.44am 5.44pm 5.43am 5.43am 5.42am 5.42am 5.41am

SUNSET 7.17pm 7.17pm 7.18pm 7.19pm 7.20pm 7.21pm 7.21pm

LAST LIGHT 7.42pm 7.43pm 7.44pm 7.45pm 7.46pm 7.47pm 7.47pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.21am 5.20am 5.20am 5.19am 5.19am 5.18am 5.18am

SUNRISE 5.46am 5.46am 5.45am 5.45am 5.44am 5.44pm 5.44am

SUNSET 7.17pm 7.18pm 7.18pm 7.19pm 7.20pm 7.21pm 7.22pm

LAST LIGHT 7.42pm 7.43pm 7.44pm 7.45pm 7.46pm 7.47pm 7.47pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.20am 5.20am 5.19am 5.19am 5.18am 5.18am 5.17am

SUNRISE 5.45am 5.45am 5.45am 5.44am 5.44am 5.43am 5.43am

SUNSET 7.14pm 7.14pm 7.15pm 7.16pm 7.17pm 7.17pm 7.18pm

LAST LIGHT 7.39pm 7.40pm 7.40pm 7.41pm 7.42pm 7.43pm 7.44pm

CASINO AREA DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

TWEED TWEED HEADS HEADSAREA AREA DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

7-DAY MOON PHASE CALENDAR Thurs 12 Nov Fri 13 Nov

Waning Crescent 11% Visible

Waning Crescent 5% Visible

Sat 14 Nov

New 1% Visible

Sun 15 Nov

New 0% Visible

Mon 16 Nov Tues 17 Nov Wed 18 Nov

Waxng Crescent 2% Visible

Waxng Crescent 7% Visible

Waxing Crescent 15% Visible

DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

LOW 12.24am, 12.32pm 1.07am, 1.30pm 1.48am, 2.25pm 2.29am, 3.19pm 3.10am, 4.14pm 3.50am, 5.10pm 4.31am, 6.08pm

HIGH 6.39am, 6.43pm 7.26am, 7.32pm 8.13am, 8.21pm 9.00am, 9.10pm 9.47am, 9.59pm 10.37am, 10.49pm 11.27am, 11.42pm

EVANS HEAD - River Entrance DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

LOW 12.38am, 12.52pm 1.20am, 1.47pm 2.00am, 2.41pm 2.42am, 3.33pm 3.22am, 4.26pm 4.05am, 5.20pm 4.51am, 6.15pm

HIGH 6.39am, 6.43pm 7.26am, 7.31pm 8.12am, 8.19pm 8.58am, 9.07pm 9.44am, 9.56pm 10.31am, 10.46pm 11.21am, 11.39pm

BALLINA BALLINA -- River River Entrance Entrance DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

LOW 12.42am, 12.52pm 1.24am, 1.50pm 2.04am, 2.45pm 2.45am, 3.39pm 3.25am, 4.34pm 4.05am, 5.31pm 4.48am, 6.30pm

HIGH 6.58am, 7.00pm 7.46am, 7.51pm 8.33am, 8.40pm 9.19am, 9.29pm 10.06am, 10.20pm 10.55am, 11.11pm 11.43am

BRUNSWICK HEADS - River Entrance DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

LOW 12.26am, 12.32pm 1.08am, 1.30pm 1.48am, 2.26pm 2.28am, 3.21pm 3.08am, 4.16pm 3.49am, 5.14pm 4.31am, 6.12pm

HIGH 6.45am, 6.52pm 7.36am, 7.43pm 8.24am, 8.31pm 9.12am, 9.18pm 10.00am, 10.06pm 10.47am, 10.54pm 11.36am, 11.45pm

TWEED HEADS - River Entrance DAY Thursday 12th Nov Friday 13th Nov Saturday 14th Nov Sunday 15th Nov Monday 16th Nov Tuesday 17th Nov Wednesday 18th Nov

LOW 12.15am, 12.25pm 12.58am, 1.22pm 1.39am, 2.16pm 2.20am, 3.10pm 3.00am, 4.03pm 3.42am, 4.58pm 4.25am, 5.55pm

HIGH 6.38am, 6.43pm 7.26am, 7.31pm 8.14am, 8.19pm 9.01am, 9.06pm 9.50am, 9.55pm 10.41am, 10.45pm 11.32am, 11.38pm

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SURFING NEWS WITH MAX PERROT experiences with some of the most renowned photographers and filmers in surfing. To join up email: creativekids@surfingnsw. com.au Tweed Coast surfer Isabella Nichols has won the overall Australian Grand Slam of Surfing series. After an early-round elimination at the Tweed Coast Pro, CT Rookie was stoked to find redemption with a win at the Boost Mobile Pro Gold ready for the 2021 season, narrowly overcoming twotime WSL World Champion

Tyler Wright to take the Edition 19 $2.00 series win for Canteen Australia who she will donate has always been a charity that invested in bringing joy to all the amazing young people that have been affected by cancer and making them is a pretty great thing they more excited about the win

Pictured: Isabella Nichols Photographer: Cestari/WSL

PROFESSIONAL surfers from all over Queensland and Northern NSW got the opportunity to stoke their competitive flame last weekend at the second leg of the 2020 Australian Open of Surfing series, the Gold Coast Pro, the series provides professional and aspiring surfers with the opportunity to win part of $5,000 in prize money and gain momentum going into 2021. Held at Duranbah Beach in 2-3-foot offshore conditions, Chris Zaffis

from Angourie was the top performer from the Northern Rivers with a runner-up finish

filming and content creation as well as tips to build a portfolio and get their work seen. The program will develop a creative skillset for highschool aged participants through a series of online modules. All classes are covered by the $100 Creative Kids voucher (available to download from Service NSW). In addition, all participants will receive a prize pack from our sponsors Havaianas, discounts on equipment from AquaTech

Callum Robson from Evans Head and Mikey McDonagh from Lennox Head made the semi-finals. Surfing NSW have announced their involvement in the NSW governments Budding surf photographers and filmers can subscribe to a new six-week course where participants will learn the basics of surf photography,

Pictured: Chris Zaffis Photographer: Cochrane/SQ

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