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This photo montage gives an idea of the visual impact of the solar farm on the area. Photo: Simon Hughes.

No solar farm activist petition council By Tim Howard RESIDENTS of the village of Southgate, near Grafton, are pleased with “positive reaction” to a petition they have raised protesting against an 85mW solar farm in their midst. A residents’ group, the No Solar for Southgate Alliance, sent the petition to Clarence Valley Council, where it was presented at the environment planning and community committee meeting last Tuesday. The committee recommended the council note that the petition and its opposition to the proposal, that the consent body is the State Significant Development under the NSW Department of Industry and Environment,

that council staff will continue to engage with residents, proponents and DPIE, and that council will have a role providing its position on the proposed development. A spokesperson for the alliance, Stephen Grimes, said the residents were positive about the response from the council. “We had some council planners out on the site and they’ve said we’ve got valid issues around land use and it being located on prime agricultural land,” Mr Grimes said. “The staff mentioned a plan for the Clarence Valley that didn’t mention any heavy industrial development like they’re proposing in this area.” He said the residents wanted to keep the pressure on the consent

body. “History shows us that nine out 10 times when these sorts of projects are knocked back it has been input from the local council that’s decisive,” Mr Grimes said. He said residents have been putting up posters and looking at other ways to get their views out. Meanwhile the proponents, Infinity Australia Pty Ltd, continue with scoping studies to assess the feasibility of the proposal to build an enterprise to be called Clarence Valley Solar Farm. The company maintained it was early stages in the development, but in late October they launched a website, clarencevalleysolarfarm. com.au . The petition presented a list of reasons residents

said the development was not suited to Southgate. • Inappropriate location for an industrial scale solar power development being prime agricultural land and adjacent to the Everlasting Swamp National Park, Warragai Creek National Park, the Clarence River and tributaries. • Loss of visual amenity for neighbours and community. • Impacts to habitat of/ and to threatened and migratory species including the Koala, and migratory species protected under Commonwealth’s International Bilateral migratory bird agreements. • Noise and lighting impacts to neighbouring properties during operation of the solar plant. • Locality is highly

prone to hailstorms that may damage the solar panels risking contaminant leaching into surrounding environment. • Loss of property value. • Proposed site location is isolated, with no access for extended period during flood. • Closure of a highlevel Crown road traversing the subject property, previously used to access neighbouring properties during flood, without consultation. The council report also outlined the consent procedure. The proponent first must submit a scoping study report to DPIE, which when accepted the report would be published on DPIE website. This report would inform the scope of an Environmental

Impact Statement, key issues and community consultation, detailed within the SEARs. Council, as a referral agency to DPIE, has 14 days from the report appearing on the DPIE website to provide recommendations on assessments and consultation requirements for the SEARs: The proponent must prepare an EIS in compliance with the SEARs and SSD guidelines, to accompany the DA. When accepted by DPIE, the DA and accompanying documentation would be published on DPIE webpage with a minimum submissions period of 28 days. The council may make a formal response to the proposed development during the submission period.

Man dies following vehicle crash near Casino A MAN has died following a fatal crash in the state’s north on Friday. About 8.30pm,

emergency services were called to Carwong Road, Rappville, about 35km south of Casino, after reports of a crash.

Police have been told a Toyota Prado left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The driver and sole

occupant of the vehicle – a 61-year-old man – was treated at the scene by witnesses and emergency services, however, could

not be revived. Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene and started

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Finals steps toward memorial for victims By Tim Howard THE Clarence Valley’s steps to create a permanent memorial to the 51 victims of the Christchurch mosque attack are reaching their final stage. A Grafton-born man was found guilty of the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand in which 51 people died and 40 were injured. As the home region of the gunman, there has been debate over the level or responsibility for his actions the community should take and also what would be an appropriate memorial for his victims. In the wake of the shootings, Clarence Valley Council created a Condolence Book and collected signatures for it from around the Valley. The signatures were collated into a bound volume called the Book of Condolence which

An artist’s impression of the peace pole located in the grounds of Grafton’s cathedral commemorating the Christchurch terrorist attack perpetrated by a Grafton-born man in March 2019

Mayor Jim Simmons and general manager Ashley Lindsay were to hand deliver to Christchurch. The Covid-19 pandemic scuppered

those plans, but the book was posted to Christchurch in August last year and the city’s mayor sent a letter of thanks.

In the meantime Mr Lindsay and the Dean of Grafton, Rev Greg Jenks, discussed an appropriate symbol to commemorate the event.

They decided on a wooden peace pole in the ground of Grafton’s Christchurch Cathedral, with an inscription in First Nations language

and English calling for peace to prevail on earth. This measure was part of a report, which was the final update on the Valley’s response to the Christchurch attack, which comes to this month’s council meetings. The corporate governance and works committee unanimously approved the report and the placement of the peace pole, following further consultation with the Anglican Church, in the cathedral grounds on the corner of Victoria and Duke streets. The committee recommended the council spend $10,449 on the pole with a surrounding garden bed. Other options included the pole and a yarning circle in the Cathedral grounds on the Fitzroy and Duke St corner at $17,518 or a similar garden and peace pole arrangement in Memorial Park for $10,449.

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Just like failed Bangalow Food Hub only bigger RESIDENTS of Cudgera Creek in the Tweed Valley are mounting a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against a proposed $72 million Commercial Agricultural Food Hub in their ‘patch of paradise’ nearly three-times the size of another food hub bid in Byron Shire four years ago. Several companies are behind the proposed Cudgera Creek Food Hub for the Tweed including Mercone Brisbane, Cudgera Creek Investments P/L and Chase Property Investments P/L headed by Bart and Anthony Elias who spearheaded the unsuccessful Bangalow bid. If approved, Cudgera Creek Food Hub would cover 53,930m2 across 20 hectares, compared to Bangalow’s 21,000m2. In a DA lodged with Tweed Shire Council in October, ‘Cudgera Creek Ag Food Hub’ is described as ‘for the Northern Rivers food production industry ... for producers to showcase their products to commercial and retail buyers ... for preparation, packaging or storage.’ But residents of rural Cudgera Creek, 5 kilometres inland of Pottsville, aren’t impressed. Instead, they’re stunned by the planning and scale of the development and potential impact on the local environment and amenity. “There are 19 sheds proposed, try and imagine that with eight of them (at 5000m2,) each could fit a football field inside them, in a

Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance (from left) Frank Iseppi, Mark Doran, Rhonda James, Colleen Lynn, Juliann Iseppi, Anthony Pike, Stephen Carney (Chair).

rural landscape!” Mark Doran of the newly formed Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance said. The site is a known flood plain and would be raised 2 metres – using 300,000m2 of introduced soil, residents say – to get above flood level, sparking concerns about ensuing water run-off to nearby homes and cane farms. Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance says the project’s Achilles heel is water supply, for both food preparation on this scale and bushfire mitigation. “They want to build a mega-city here but where’s the water going to come from? “In fact, there’s no water supply to this place so is it robbing our creeks of water when it’s dry or is it flooding our lowlands when it’s wet?” Mark Doran asked. Groundwater, emissions, and noise pollution - “humming 24/7 with lights glowing at night”- drain and sewerage infrastructure,

traffic and aesthetics are other issues. Frank and Juliann Iseppi live 100ms from the planned entry-point. “The noise would be horrendous, going from 200 vehicles to 2300 with 10 percent of those B-Doubles or multi axel vehicles on a 5 metre wide Reserve Creek Road which you could not physically widen anymore .. loss of amenity and noise, yep, all horrendous.” Frank Iseppi said, pondering life ten years from now, with children/cyclist safety and possibly diminished property values also deeply concerning to him. The development site – in two lots, 931 and 1023 Cudgera Creek Road – is zoned RU1 Primary Production and RU2 Rural Landscape under Tweed Shire Council planning overlays; beef cattle currently graze there. The DA states the site was bought by Bart Elias in July under ‘options agreements’ with two families; one’s

owned their land since 1959. It’s a ‘valley paradise’ says Anthony Pike, Director of the nearby Rainforest Peace Centre, which he says is National Heritage standard with two koala corridors. “I’m absolutely in shock! There’ll be no peace in the future, it’ll be gone,” he said. Colleen Lynn and Brett Stevens are already losing sleep. Their home is 30 metres from the proposed hub featuring 9m high buildings and internal roads. “I can’t even fathom how it’s going to be with the entry and exits with B-doubles, one is directly opposite my property so gears going down with trucks going in, gears changing up when they drive out, the reverse beeping constantly loading into the 27 loading bays, let alone the forklifts driving around .. the noise is just going to be through the roof let alone the pollution,” Colleen Lynn said.

They also have environmental concerns, hence the name, the Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance. “The proposal is located adjacent to tributaries to Cudgera Creek which is the main creek that flows from the hills and Mooball National Park down through Pottsville and Hastings Point, it’s a very large industrial hard-pan concrete proposal that will significantly impact on this flood plain, there will be more run-off, polluted run-off, into the waterways and to our coast,” Rhonda James said. Rhonda, a long-time Cudgera resident and community stalwart of Pottsville Beach, spoke of endangered flora and possibly fauna species along Cudgera Creek including frogs. Its estuary at Hastings Point is a nationally recognised ‘hotspot’ for wild birds including osprey, pied oystercatchers, cormorant, and gulls. “I don’t think the proposal has informed the communities of Pottsville and Hastings Point, many of whom enjoy the waterways, Cudgera Creek that flows out at Hastings Point, if there’s any spills from the activities, they will enter Cudgera Creek and end up polluting the Creek or impacting it,” Rhonda James said. The Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance says they’re fighting for residents across Tweed Coast, who “will all know about the food hub when a Westerly or Sou-

Westerly blows.” Before discussion returns to traffic. “The turn-off’s going to be absolute mayhem, this road wouldn’t see 200 cars a day let alone 2,200 a day .. the traffic will be backed up on the M1 highway,” Colleen Lynn said as she rejected the food hub’s pledge of up to 400 much-needed jobs in the Tweed. “These people will be bringing their own staff or it’s going to be automated,” she said. In a twist, Tweed Shire Council recently approved an Industrial Park at Kudgeree Avenue Pottsville, three kilometres away, where residents believe rural industry should go. Chairperson of Cudgera Creek Protection Alliance Steve Carney said they’re in for “a long fight against this unacceptable scaled warehouse development in a rural community,” including lobbying candidates ahead of the Tweed LGA election. “It contravenes so many aspects of local and state planning laws,” Steve Carney CCPA Chair said. Due to its development cost ($34m) the Commercial Ag. Food hub application will be assessed by the Northern Regional Planning Panel, expected within 6 months. Tweed Council is receiving public submissions on the development (DA 21/0812) until December 15.

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Dirtgirl calls out for fun testers

IN November, December and January, dirtgirlworld are partnering with Good Empire to test their new and exciting Australian created app. “We are seeking 90 ‘families’ to join the planet love and fun to be some of the first people to try Good Empire,” dirtgirl said. “The challenges we are launching for the test are big fun for families. “The first challenge

- The Great Mudpie Bakeoff - will be on December 5, World Soil Day. Think walkathon meets mudpie mayhem. “For the second challenge, join us just before wrapping time for ‘It’s a wrap!’ - a ReWrap Holiday Gift Challenge. Think Furoshiki meets your old clothes pile. “On December 31 at 12pm, we’d love you to join us for our Happy Noon Year’s Party… the place for families

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caring for the world,” she said. “Each of these four challenges has a realworld outcome ... trees planted, carbon credits earned and shared, solar lights gifted to kids without power and ocean clean ups sponsored.” If you would like get involved, email dirtgirl at dirt-girl@dirtgirlworld. com, with “We want to help you test Good Empire” in the subject line.

Man charged following extradition from Qld RAPTOR Squad has charged an outlaw motorcycle gang associate with commercial drug supply offences after being extradited from Queensland last Thursday.

In June 2018, investigators from the Raptor Squad commenced an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs and firearms across the state. Following extensive

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20 years of celebrating Our Kids THIS year marks the 20th anniversary of local charity Our Kids, originally formed in 2001 by local paediatrician Dr Chris Ingall. In 20 years, more than 240 children have been photographed and celebrated through the Our Kids Calendar, put together by an outstanding creative team who have remained with the project throughout these 20 years. Photographer Jacklyn Wagner captures each child’s personality and character, local graphic designer Soren Hjorth, from Lismore’s Graphiti Design, brings the calendar designs to life, and Shaun McGuiness, from Lismore City Printery, provides the paper to ensure the calendar is printed with precision each year. “Little did we know, when we made the first calendar that this project would last 20 years,”

Soren said. “The calendar project is a massive body of work; we have captured so many local children and each has a story. It is a privilege it be part of such an incredible project,” Jacklyn said. The team has also recently expanded to include Rhonda Armistead, from

Armistead Picture Framing. The result is a beautifully framed version which hangs in the foyer of Lismore Base Hospital for 12 months, and is then gifted to the featured child’s family at the following year’s launch. “The calendar is one of Our Kids signature fundraisers,” Our Kids

Fundraising Coordinator Rebekka Battista said. “It is a beautiful project that tells the story of the children who benefit from the equipment Our Kids purchases through donations and fundraising. This is who we are and why we are here. “This project also celebrates children

who have had a tough journey, and is a perfect stocking filler, with the money from each calendar helping to purchase lifesaving equipment for our Children’s Wards and Special Care Nurseries in our local hospitals.” Thanks to the generosity of calendar sponsors, the full cost

of the production is covered, allowing all monies raised through sales to go directly to Our Kids to help purchase equipment to keep children local when needing medical care. Calendars will be available for purchase this week at the following locations, for the retail price of $20: LISMORE: Book Warehouse, McDonalds, Angus and Coote, Westpac Bank, IGA Goonellabah, Lismore Base Hospital. CASINO: McDonald Pharmacy, McDonalds. KYOGLE: Kyogle Pharmacy, Kym Malwakin Dentist. LENNOX HEAD: Lennox Head Pharmacy. BALLINA: Be Seen Eyewear, East Ballina Foodworks. Calendars are also available to purchase online at www.ourkids. org.au For bulk orders, please contact the Our Kids office on 6620 2705.

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Health Transport service set to close By Samantha Elley IT looks like it is the end of the road for the Richmond Valley Volunteer Health Transport (RVVHT) team and the services it provides. This was announced at the AGM held on 8 November, 2021. The service will stay open until March 31, 2022 unless a regular source of funding can be found. Since it started out as United Care Transport, to be taken over by the RSM and then evolved to the RVVHT, it has fought to survive. A not-for-profit organisation that functions ‘on the smell of an oily rag’ thanks to government grants, donations and plenty of volunteer hours, RVVHT is there for patients who need regular and urgent transport to their doctor or health facility. “We do anything related to health transport, including mental health, renal dialysis, aged care hostels and terminal cancer treatments,” said RVVHT coordinator Jodi Morriss.

Barry Townsend, Peter Hunt and Chris Wakely (driver and chairperson of RVVHT) with the RVVHT van.

“We have the most dedicated team of volunteers who are drivers and admin staff.” Ms Morriss tells the story of one driver who took a client to Lismore and the test results came back showing he had extensive cancer and had to be transported to the Gold Coast University hospital. “The driver took him up there and didn’t get home until 7pm that night,” said Ms Morriss. “Now that is dedication.

“With our renal dialysis patients they often need someone four days a week to transport them to their treatment. “We cover Casino, Kyogle and Coraki and all the surrounding areas.” With the imminent closure of the service due to lack of funds, many of the staff and volunteers are concerned for their clients. “We have had 700 clients since the RSM took over the service,” said Ms Morriss.

The service had received a 12 month community grant and also receive many smaller grants as well as the proceeds of local fund-raising, but to be able to continue a steady income would be needed. “Ideally, we’d love to have a generous benefactor come along or the government say we can have $120,000 per year,” said Ms Morriss when asked what her solution would be. “A government service couldn’t run on that

amount like we do. “We make it work as we are a family and committed to the service we provide.” Since being advised the service could shut down, members of the community have written in support of RVVHT. “The service has provided essential travel options to a wide range of renal patients who would otherwise have had extreme difficulty accessing medical treatment,” wrote renal social worker, Jane

Waters. “On more than one occasion, (RVVHT) has raised the alarm when a client does not answer their door, and they provide exceptional communication with health services about the welfare of their clients,” wrote Director Integrated Care and Allied Health Services, Vicki Rose “My mum who is 81, of poor sight and health was very anxious about her appointment,” said Jacky McCauley in praise of one of the RVVHT drivers who picked up her mum from Coraki to go to an appointment at St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore. “Chris (driver) was incredibly kind and understanding. He was so professional and very patient getting Mum into and out of the car.” Since the transport team started under the Uniting Church, volunteer drivers have completed more than 50,000 return journeys and travelled in excess of 3,500,000kms, equal to travelling around the earth’s equator more than 87 times.

Waste not, want not: Mayor calls for levy change By Tonia Dynan KYOGLE Mayor Danielle Mulholland is calling on the State Government to listen to their own recommendation over an “unfair tax” on the community. The final report on the Review of the NSW Waste and Environment Levy (KPMG June 2012) prepared for the NSW EPA included the recommendation that the waste levy should be applied across the whole of NSW, with small regional landfills receiving less than 5000 tonnes of waste per annum remaining exempt from the levy. “Kyogle Council, generates less than 3000 tonnes of waste so the State Government is ignoring their own recommendations,” Cr

Mulholland said. “It remains our position that Kyogle was never intended to be subject to the waste levy and it must be removed immediately. “The economic and social impacts of drought, repeated

bushfires and now the Coronavirus pandemic lends even greater urgency to our request. “Tenterfield Council, who we share a border with, is not subject to the levy whilst we are.” Cr Mulholland said the waste levy was

seen as an unfair tax on “our struggling communities, and we have been advocating for the removal of the Kyogle LGA for some time, as we believe this levy has been applied to the Kyogle LGA in error, and is having a

detrimental effect on the wellbeing of our already struggling community”. “Communities in the Kyogle LGA are contributing around $250,000 a year to the NSW Government through this waste levy,” she said. “Total contributions from the Kyogle LGA up to 2018/19 are just under $2 million, with $711,000 returned in grant funding, or an overall deficit of just under $1.3 million. “Current annual figures show a cost to our community of approximately $200,000 a year due to this waste levy, which is just under 3 per cent of the total rates revenue for the LGA.” Cr Mulholland said the council had several meetings, written correspondence,

provided an advocacy brief to the Minister and or his senior advisors over the last two years. “We were told to wait for the release of the 2021 waste strategy. Nothing,” she said. “Our local MP Janelle Saffin was told the same thing. Still nothing. “We cannot afford to wait another five years until the next review to have this issue addressed. “We were also advised that the EPA is not a State Government department but is independent which is bullhockey. It’s funded by the government and is a government agency. “This whole exercise has been nothing but smoke and mirrors and my communities are well and truly over it.”

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CLIMATE SCIENTISTS How often do we see that statement in print: 97% of the world’s Climate Scientists agree on the theory of manmade Climate Change: The 97% was debunked years ago after a study was done on a great many scientific papers provided by Scientists of all facets of Climate Change and false findings published in favour of man-made Climate Change. A great percentage of those Scientists took umbrage at the way their papers were misinterpreted, some even stated that the true percentage figure was 1.6% proclaiming their support for manmade Climate Change. And so, the debate goes on. On the question of bias and truth in the ABC, the answer lies with the actions of the ABC itself. When the monolith denies it has abrogated its charter and becomes partisan, denies it has a glaringly left leaning bias in favour of one political view, and uses taxpayer funds

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LAST BOAT BOARDED NRT, 28th Oct. edition, I asked Mr Strong and Mr McGuiness some questions, they must have embarked upon Mr Duncan’s imaginary voyage bound for green utopia land, they may have taken too many left turns, or were the questions a little too personal and hard for them to answer? May I suggest Mr Curran and Mr Duncan save their (extremely bad choice) stories for their Grandchildren, they may appreciate them, no one else does. How did COP26 turn out for all your climate botherer’s? While China, Russia and India sit back and snicker behind their hands at the rest of the stupid leaders spending trillions for no good outcome. One thing for sure, they will not take directives from nondemocratically elected,

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TIME TO GET EVEN I am conducting a campaign to stop political parties from entering local government. They are not needed at the Local Govt level and there are many candidates unaffiliated who can carry out the jobs of local representation without answering to the idiots

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“FACTS” ON THE DAM I’m confused. Probably not a surprise to some. I read an article in the Terania Times Nov Dec edition saying that the Dunoon Dam will worsen flooding for up to three kilometres downstream during heavy rains (source Ms Hawthorn WNRA) Also that the Dam will do absolutely nothing to mitigate flooding in Lismore. She also states that the catchment of the dam is 3.6% (unverified) of total catchment that goes to Lismore. She neglects to mention that that area has the highest rainfall in the state therefore a percentage of water delivered to that area as opposed to land area would give a true indication. Another spokesperson for WNRA (Nan Nicolson) has stated in writing on several occasions with climate change the dam will be a waste of time as it will have no water in it! If its empty and we get flood rain won’t it fill before it overflows thereby drastically reducing the amount of water going to Lismore. It seems to me that the

HORRIBLE LETTER After much deliberation I’ve decided to put my thoughts down on the viscous attack by Nan ( Lis App letters 11/11) on Patrick Healy and his team standing for Mayor and Councillors in Lismore’s election. I do not know Patrick or any of his team but the fact that they are Aboriginal is irrelevant. They are standing as members of the community to be elected to Council and should be judged on their policies. He is not “of the Lismore independents team” as Nan claims. He is leading and INDEPENDENT TEAM as is Steve Krieg and Big Rob. All independents, but THREE SEPARATE ENTITIES. Yes, he and his team are pro dam but in my opinion, this doesn’t make him a traitor to other aboriginals. Apparently in Nan Nicholson’s’ opinion it does. She also infers he and his team are racists (point 1 her letter) To me the letter was extremely rude and reflected very poorly on the anti-dammers and our region as a whole. I would hate to think if a stranger to our area read it, they would assume it’s indicative of the way we

unrepresentative fools in the UN, (who snivel and whimper when they fail) they will not subject their people to further economic hardships, they need coal and gas to survive. A question to Boris Johnson, (temporary prime minister) I am sure he subscribes to NRT; you want Australia to abandon coal mining and exporting, do you think a fair contrasting commitment would be to wind- up North Sea oil wells (Brent light oil) immediately? imagine the stuttering and codswallop contained in that answer. Unsurprisingly a very low-key event is happening instead, yes new oil exploration in the North Sea? go figure, could there be another spot of good old hypocrisy here old chap? Why does the conforming pathetic media not ask him the hard questions? It’s the same old story, follow the money, do as I say not as I do. Tell lies often enough people will eventually believe them, nothing to see here, just do what your told while I guide this ship towards the reef. G. MacDonald. Pimlico.

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treat people. Nans’ reference to the team being “but not local” is a very disparaging comment. Isn’t this region built on diversity, or was, until the mind set of “we have our bit of paradise and no one else is welcome” has crept into the minds of some and they are doing everything they can to halt ANY progress or any new inhabitants Nan has obviously forgotten that she was “but not local” herself years ago as she moved to the area. Again, apparently if you don’t agree with Nan and the Greens you are wrong Col Baker Modanville

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WNRA should at least gets their facts straight and agree on what they say instead of saying whatever comes to mind at the time or changing the “facts” to suit whatever argument they are putting forward at the time. I can’t wait for the independent, nonpolitical report from the CSIRO which will dispel all the myths and different people’s version of the truth. Col Baker Modanville NSW

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we endure in political parties. Of course my agenda is to cause discomfort to the Political Parties all of whom are in bed together when it comes to the cowardly financial bashing of the aged pensioners. I refer to the assets and income tests applied to the minimal asset holdings of the aged. If you are an Aged Pensioner and you have sons and daughters urge them not to vote for political party representatives in the forthcoming local council elections. All political parties have refused to raise the rebate for the aged pensioner on council rates levied. Time to get even with the idiots in political parties. Claire de Ellae Urbenville START TOEING THE LINE The letter of G. MacDonald last issue contains a puzzling metaphor. He challenges another writer with the phrase “Why do you not have the courage to advise China to start toeing the line?” I am unclear as to what sort of rope China is supposed to be pulling on in order to tow the rest of the world into action on

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION climate change. And what is at the other end of this metaphorical tow rope? It makes more sense if the spelling is changed to “Toeing the line”. Here you have a metaphorical line drawn. You are not permitted to step over it. Standing with your toes touching the line is as far as you are permitted to go. This is a better metaphor for conformity than pulling on a tow rope. “Why do you not have the courage to advise China to start conforming to standards set by other nations?’ makes more sense than “Why do you not have the courage to advise Chins to start tugging on the standards set by other nations” I respectfully suggest G Mac (may I call you G mac?) that you meant “toe the line’ not “toe the line” I will pass on to you some advice I once received: Dew knot trussed yore spell chequer two fined awl miss steaks. G. King Alstonville NICHOLSON TIRADE I have always believed that differences of opinion and open debate are a good thing for society. I also believe when you stoop to distorting the truth or telling outright lies, and to attacking those who disagree with you, you have lost the debate. In response to Hugh Nicolson letter 4th Nov in the NR Times. He accuses Rous employees and particularly the manager of withholding vital information from the Councillors regarding the indigenous cultural study. (I am acquainted with the present manager and believe he is completely impartial to the dam and is following all required government protocols regarding the indigenous study and every other issue in his role as manager) What Hugh has accused him of is, I believe, absolutely untrue. In response to Nans letter same date. 1. The petition with over 11,300 signatures ( from over 10,000 households across the region) called for the Dam option to

be back on the table, not excluded out of hand as was done by Rous This is 86% of all signatures / submissions received by Rous. Aquifers are dependent on rainfall and so is recycling as it is not a closed system. The dam, together with existing resources, will hold to up 4 years’ worth of water and if a drought lasts that long all other sources, except desalination, will have long run dry When our tanks run dry where do we get the water to refill them whilst waiting for rain? The fact that a dam will release environmental flows in times of drought aiding in fish and plant life and general river health downstream is a huge bonus. 2. The dam is one of the options but will be the major source, we will need little extra water from other sources, if any, once the dam is finished. How many other options will be ready to produce by 2030? If Alstonville is ready it will, according to Rous, give us 20 years of water security at $150m compared to 100 years of water security for $120m from the Dam after Government Grants have been applied. Extensive studies on aquifers are in their infancy (they may well not be a viable option, particularly Tyagarah) desalination is a long process ( if its allowed into the Byron Bay Marine Park and what of its huge energy consumption) and recycling ? Somewhere in the enormously long list of issues facing recycled water in the wettest region of NSW is that the amount of available “toilet water” will be reduced during a drought. 3. Does Nan believe that all construction on a Dam will be by outside tradies? Even if this was the case they would need to stay here, buy fuel, groceries, have maintenance done on their machinery bringing a huge amount of money to our area. What of the permanent jobs that will be created by this infrastructure? Why would only the dam attract outside workers? Who would build a desalination

plant, filtration plants for aquifers and lay the extra kilometres of pipe this option would require, and plumbers required for recycling would have to come from somewhere. 4. Water rates would not escalate dramatically. This is simply a scare tactic not backed up by facts. This dam will be funded in part by the Government, the others will not. The dam is by far , even without gov grants, the most cost effective long term option. It also has very minimal continuing costs once built. Not so for desalination (huge cost to maintain and far more when operating) aquifers and their associated filtration plants and toilet to tap which has huge filtration costs continuously. 5. Why would the Widjabul Wia-Bal people be ignored? We have said all along and we want meaningful engagement a complete study done but a vocal minority of anti damers is inflaming the situation through misinformation. Has Nan done a survey of all aboriginals in the region to ask if they want their future water supply to come from aquifers, desalination or “toilet to tap” recycled water? If not, then she is sprouting only one side of the story and should be ignored. 6. This land for the proposed dam has been cleared and farmed in the past for dairying and bananas and some is still pastureland/nut trees. Whilst there is some regrowth from natural species it is, according to SMEC eco report 45% covered in exotic species, Camphor, Privet and Lantana. Yes there will be some environmental damage but this project will have bio diversity offsets that will far exceed any thing seen in our region and although the Dam will inevitably be impacting existing patches of forest it will go a long way to resolving regeneration and riparian issues in the surrounding area”. 7. Threatening demonstrations etc if the decisions go against them is close to anarchy. So Nan is saying no matter what experts are employed if they find against her she will not

admit she was wrong. Do we need to do what’s best for Nan or best for the community as a whole? Nan also refers to us as dog whistlers, I can indeed whistle a dog as I was reared on a farm ( can’t see the relevance or why name calling is appropriate) I have no political aspirations at all and neither have the members of Our Future Northern Rivers. It is a group of likeminded people who banded together to give the silent majority a voice on the issue and to try and salvage our area from a rapid decline. The dam Water Security issue is only one of the things holding our area back. For too long the silent majority has sat back and let a few very vocal activists control the decisions that affect us all. We welcome the INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION BY CSIRO announced last week. We want what is best for the region and that is our only goal!! If that investigation reveals that there are better alternatives we will accept the decision and move on. Nan and her ilk won’t, by her own admission they will protest and disrupt if the decision goes against them. One wonders if they have an ulterior motive or is it just selfaggrandisement, The anti dammers have always been against including the dam as an option, I believe that they realise it’s the best option by far that’s why they want it removed entirely. I look forward to the results of the CSIRO impartial and non political investigation Col Baker Modanville GLOBAL WARMING In response to the persistent scribe from Pimlico (NRT 11/11) the simple science (global warming) is as follows:In a 100m column of air, carbon dioxide (CO2) would be the last 4mm - it may be miniscule but at greenhouse CO2 sure does punch above its weight. For perfectly dry air, 99.96% of it, (ie nitrogen, oxygen etc) is

As great as great can be by Nigel Dawe

AT the very core of the word ‘greatness’, is the booming, and yet easily missed phonetical and conceptual echo of the concept ‘rate’; the very notion itself implies a tiering between what is possessed outright, or in comparable measure by people, or certain things in particular. Every field of human endeavour have their ‘greats’, but what does it mean to be great, what is greatness all about beyond the navel gazing confines of specifically set pursuits; are there any hallmarks to this ultimate of defining accolades in life? One of the best fathomings, albeit peelings, of the greatness ‘onion’ was done by the Nobel prize winning novelist John Steinbeck, when he once remarked: “In meeting a number of great people it has been my invariable experience that in addition to eminence, superiority has two other qualities, or rather three - simplicity, clarity and generosity.” Which alludes very succinctly to an equally illuminating comment made by Matthew Arnold: “Greatness is a spiritual condition.” As such, when you think of greatness, and the greats per se, or those with presences beyond the pedestrian pale – come gleamingly to mind; the likes of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Mother Teresa: personalities with souls and attained roles that define, refine and then transcend their own time. With regards to the above-mentioned luminaries, the award-winning GermanSwedish poet, Nelly Sachs once observantly surmised: “Truly, it is always a blessing in our petrified age to come across a human being who suffers and loves what is theirs through and through, right to the

outermost heartrending point of culmination.” It is the ‘through and through’ that perhaps results in, or attains for some, and not others, to personal greatness; take Nelson Mandela and his stoically served 27-year jail term, before he became his country’s President and Nobel Peace prize recipient. Without implying that greatness is some kind of out of reach, pre-ordained quality bestowed on a select, chosen few in humanity’s ranks; greatness I think, is more of an aspiration, a living, or subconsciously manifested accompaniment, brought about through your actions and deeds. Relatedly, William F. Hasley once said: “There are no great people, only great challenges that ordinary people are forced by circumstances to meet.” The accessibility, albeit possibility of any one of us doing great things was graciously referenced by India’s loftiest cultural icon, Rabindranath Tagore, when he once confessed: “I claimed for my soul those human voices of the divine. Many defeats, much fear and shame, yet I saw greatness.” In other words, Tagore attained what few have ever felt or realised in themselves, all despite his own perceived shortcomings and failings. Greatness then, is abjectly not selfclaimable (with the arguable exception of one Muhammad Ali) any and all expressions of one’s own ‘elevated standing’ is a sure-fire way of flinging yourself to the very bottom of the competency, albeit public reverence pile. Or as Walter Payton once discerningly noted: “When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you.”

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION completely transparent to long wave radiation (ie heat) and so plays no part at all in greenhouse. Now in ordinary everyday air, water vapour (H2O) and CO2 are the main contributors to greenhouse and H2O in our atmosphere varies in concentration from 0 4% (ie humidity). Thus, on an average clear day (no cloud) H2O would be at 2% (ie 20 thousand parts per million) while CO2 would be 0.04% (ie 400ppm). However, CO2 is 28 times more efficient than H2O as a greenhouse gas and so 400ppm of CO2 is equivalent to 11,200ppm of H2O So, on our average clear day (in round terms), H2O supplies two thirds of the greenhouse effect and CO2 supply the other third and this is why the amount of CO2 being released into the atmosphere is so crucial. Now in pre-industrial times atmospheric CO2 was at 280ppm and since that time has increased to more than 400ppm and this increase (120ppm) is anthropogenic ie caused by humans and is equivalent to 3360ppm of H2O in greenhouse capability This anthropogenic CO2 is what is driving global warming as it operates around the globe 24/7. In real life clouds are extra natural agents of greenhouse while pollutants like smog and the trace gases methane and the oxides of sulphur and nitrogen add to the anthropogenic greenhouse component. There is no shame in not being aware of the significance of CO2 in greenhouse because many a prominent climate denying commentator play miniscule CO2 in the atmosphere as their trump card and they are simply wrong. Ted Strong Seelands COP 26 Now that another gabfest is out of the way maybe the warring parties on both sides of the Climate Change debate can take time out to check out the authenticity of the various and many prophesies of doom

and gloom that besiege our airways. It really comes down to who you believe, is it the boffins who have created this model that has been proved wrong so many times, it was once Global Warming but that proved to be a misnomer and was quietly excluded from the data, or do you believe the data that NASA with its eye in the sky produces. Nobody queries the fact that the climate is changing, has been for eons, but the ridiculous blather that is part and parcel of the doomsayer’s creed has no basis in science. Nostradamus made a shed full of prophesies so convoluted that some were in denial of others, he was having a each way bet. Tim Flannery is not that smart, he is best at scaring the living daylights out of farmers with his no rain and fire and brimstone, Tim is always wrong. There are many, many others, some with sea level rises that would drown cities worldwide, predictions that expired decades ago. And then there is poor old Charlie Windsor. According to Charlie we were all finite five years ago, nothing went to plan. He has made a new prediction, all over in 96 months. There is a reason for the gabfest and it’s not about climate change. After seeing just who arrived in those 400 private jets seeking access to the billions that subsidies for renewable energy will stuff in their wallets, stick to that old tried and true axiom, just follow the money. Fred Perring Halfway Creek CROSSING RIVER STREET Can I offer my apologies to all the businesses at the West Ballina shops, because even though I live just around the corner, and I’d love to shop locally and support you, I just can’t get across the street to you. Anyone who lives in West Ballina can tell you about the ordeal of trying to cross River Street there on foot. I have waited, and waited, and waited some more, hoping for a break in the

traffic. I have counted up to 62 cars passing before I could cross the road, and then it was only because a kind motorist took pity on me and slowed down to allow me to cross. When the duplication of River Street in West Ballina was announced, I wrote to the council asking about provisions for pedestrian crossings. The response I received was “there are no marked pedestrian crossings proposed on River Street West Ballina, nor are there any pedestrian signals proposed”. Now that there are four lanes of traffic, attempting to cross River Street here has become almost life threatening. It’s bad enough for the able-bodied and unencumbered. For less mobile people, and those accompanying small children, it’s the stuff of nightmares. I am stunned at the apparent contempt that the current council has shown for pedestrian safety and the needs of the people in West Ballina. We can only hope that the election on December 4 gifts us a new council who show a bit more consideration for our plight and takes action to fix this situation before someone dies trying to cross the road. N.S. Hines West Ballina KEITH WILLIAMS In response to Keith Williams letter Lis App 17/11. I have no intention of entering a slanging match, but I believe the fact that he is calling me a liar requires a response. I won’t go through his letter and correct it point by point I will however show one glaring example of Keith’s’ take on “FACTS”. Keith’s letter “3. Col says it’s all just weeds. It’s funny how Col says he wants more science, but he refuses to accept the science we do have.” My letter “6. This land for the proposed dam has been cleared and farmed in the past for dairying and bananas and some is still pastureland/ nut

trees. Whilst there is some regrowth from natural species it is, according to SMEC eco report 45% covered in exotic species, Camphor, Privet and Lantana. Yes, there will be some environmental damage, but this project will have biodiversity offsets that will far exceed anything seen in our region and although the Dam will inevitably be impacting existing patches of forest it will go a long way to resolving regeneration and riparian issues in the surrounding area”. My facts are based on my own observations as well as a report by SMEC. Is Keith saying the SMEC report is useless, or as I suspect Keith has not read this report or as is the case in many reports not taken any notice because it didn’t fit with his, or more correctly his political masters’ views or wishes. Nowhere in my letter can I find where I’ve said what Keith claims. (It’s all just weeds 3. above) I leave the readers to judge who is trying to state facts and who is distorting the truth to suit their own political ends. I can’t wait for the CSIRO report, are Keith and his cronies of the same mind? I doubt it! Col Baker Modanville CONTROL FREAKS It’s about time the prime minister introduced legislation to override state governments and their pandemic laws. It’s time to open the country to all Australians if that is what we are these days I’m totally not sure and what I’m seeing In Europe is totally disturbing and what could also happen here also given how much power state governments must do what they like to control us. The prime minister must overrule state governments and stay out of people’s lives. Now most the country is vaccinated and the creation of the covid pill is now available then covid should be treated like the flu and there are no laws for the flu and there should not be for

covid 19 either Australia needs to get over the fear and loathing that governments have created, and true freedom comes when governments don’t interfere in your daily life. With the federal government election coming up Scott Morrison would do well to legislate laws overruling state governments immediately. Alan Mosley Yamba CLIMATE CHANGE BELIEVERS It seems that CO2 and methane (a gas) are top of the pops with our Climate Change believers, not so much for content but in an attempt to bring our agricultural industries to heel, to bow down to the EU and sycophant countries and open our collective wallets to greedy rent-seekers. In relation to the production of CO2 in Australia we can give an award to the wild pig. Statistics show that during their rooting up of the soil wild pigs produce 4.9 million tonnes of CO2, equivalent to that emitted by 1.1 million cars worldwide, we have a pig population in Australian of over 25 million, a greater number than the human population, wild pigs also have a bad habit of emitting methane in reasonably large quantities. Then we have in vast numbers in Australia the not so humble termite, this little bloke will eat you out of house and home quite literally, termites in their trillions have inhabited every country in the world that has a humid type of temperature and are rated as being the second largest emitter of methane worldwide. Where does that leave the humble cow? The number of cattle (cows) inhabiting this vast Island continent down under is minimal compared to the great herds of billions of wildebeest and other ruminants that roam wild in other countries of the world. Australia’s Chief

Scientist stated that if we shut down Australia tomorrow there would no change to the earth’s temperature. The EU got a black eye over Brexit and is frantically trying to retain its world dominance view of how things should be. Fred Perring Halfway Creek. ‘AUSSIE BEEF FARMERS GREEN UTOPIA’ ‘The Australian red meat and livestock industry has set the ambitious target to be Carbon Neutral by 2030- CN30’ ‘This target means that by 2030, Australian beef, lamb and goat production, including lot feeding and meat processing, will make no net release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere.’source: Meat and Livestock Australia https://www.mla. com.au/researchand-development/ Environmentsustainability/carbonneutral-2030-rd/cn30/ ‘The Australian beef sector, as part of the wider red meat industry, is committed to net-zero emissions by 2030’. source: Cattle Council of Australia https:// cattlecouncil.com.au/ sustainability It’s Cattle Farmers who have committed to creating ‘green utopia’ themselves by 2030 - does that make them Greenies though? Australian farmers are not only using and understanding science better than our federal and state governments and some prolific letter-writers in this paper, they are already implementing the recommendations of science to reach net zero emissions by 2030 in their own yards and farms right now. Way ahead of the State Government, miles ahead of the Federal Government and out of sight of the literally fossil-ized National Party, that seems more interested in financing new coal- and gas fields than in protecting rich farm land. Dr Ulf Steinvorth Dunoon

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Fuzzy lips to fight mental health and cancer By Samantha Elley EACH year during November new growth starts to take place with the men of the Alstonville Fire & Rescue Station, in the form of hairy lips. It is Movember once again and the majority of retained fire fighters at the station are doing their bit to fight mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. They are taking them all on. “Last year we raised just under $4000 and this year we want to go higher,” said retained fire fighter Andy Collins. “These are important issues especially in (the fire fighting) industry. “It’s the only time my wife will let me grow a moustache.” Samantha Birkwood started with the fire station at the same time last year. “I walked in and wondered why all the men had moustaches,” she laughed.

The Fire Fighting team at Alstonville 204 doing their part for Movember 2021. Photo Samantha Elley

“Then at the end of the month, they all shaved and it clicked.” The firefighters have been raising funds through friends, family and the community

and as business owners themselves, have gathered donations for a large raffle to be drawn on the last day of the month. Ranging from a

surfboard, vouchers, jewellery alcohol and much more, there is something for everyone in this raffle. And while they are happy to be part of such

a worthy cause, all of the men are looking forward to shaving their top lips when December starts. If you would like to be part of the raffle draw, be at the Alstonville

Fire Station, 1 Mellis Circuit on Tuesday, 30 November at 7pm. Tickets are $5 for two. You can donate online at https://au.movember. com/team/2378676

New Navy group provides social and welfare support By Samantha Elley A GROUP of navy veterans gather at the Ballina Anglers Club, located in a shady spot next to the bridge that crosses North Creek off Tamarind Drive, Ballina. It is Friday afternoon and the vets, with their wives, have gathered for a chat, a beer and sometimes even fish and chips. The Northern Rivers Naval and Maritime Association, as they have called themselves, rose out of the ‘ashes’ of the Naval Association that recently folded. “Six months ago at the AGM we couldn’t get enough people,” said Allan Watt, who in his navy life had been a Petty Officer Engineering on the HMAS Sydney, HMAS Moresby, HMAS Stalwart and HMAS Ibis. “I put my hand up for President but we couldn’t get a secretary or treasurer so we had to

fold. “A couple of folks formed a different group, an association that was more a social group with less emphasis on protocols. “Younger veterans are not interested in (formality and protocols).” The group was formed and included the wives

of the vets and their families who could join in the social gatherings. Aside from the social aspect, the group is serious about helping those vets who may need a helping hand to navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs system or just need time out with fellow ex-navy personnel.

“We have a qualified DVA advocate in our group to help with issues,” said Allan. “We want people to know if anyone wants to contact me, they can so they can find out what we offer in support.” Dave McLoughlin was a Petty Officer Marine Technician, joining the Navy when he was just

15 back in 1973. “When I moved up here I wanted to reconnect with the navy brotherhood,” he said. “You build a strong relationship with the people you serve with. “This group has helped me connect with mates, sharing memories and getting the support and encouragement

and developing new friendships.” Dave said he left the Navy with some issues that weren’t resolved. “More recently the DVA advocate has been helping me with them,” he said. If you are a veteran, you can contact Allan Watt on 0402 749 582.

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Mini Writers Festival for budding authors By Lesley Apps CHRISTMAS is coming and the Grafton Library is bearing gifts to the local writing fraternity in the lead up. The library is assembling an amazing group of Clarence Valley authors to share their latest works and offer insight and advice to budding writers from around the region. The Mini Writers Festival is open to all ages and abilities and will be hosted by lineup of the region’s best wordsmiths including Claire Aman, Peter Watt, Julie Campbell, Russell Irving, Jim Chambers,

Tommy Welham and more. Regional Librarian, Kathryn Breward said the library was excited to host this event. “Supporting writers to share the inspiration behind their stories and connect is a wonderful opportunity, and what better place to come together than your local library.” The festival’s afternoon program will be held on Wednesday, December 8, (midday to 5pm) and feature several 25-minute rolling author talks as well as an opportunity to chat informally with the authors in the library meeting rooms. “Our group of

writers will be sharing the inspiration and experiences behind their writing, offering writing advice, answering questions and selling copies of their published books,” Ms Breward said. She said the Mini Writers Festival was a great opportunity to hang out with authors while polishing your own writing skills. “People can also sign up and join one of our regular writing groups while they are there.” For more information, or to book a seat, visit www.crl.nsw.gov.au or give your local library a call on 6641 0121.

Byron Farmers Market returning to Butler Street THE Byron Farmers Market will move back to Butler Street Reserve permanently on December 2, just in time for Christmas. For two-and-a-half years the market has been held at the Cavanbah Centre after Butler Street Reserve was temporarily closed in 2019 when work started on the Byron Bay bypass.

The EPA have given approval for the Byron Farmers Market to return to a small, stable section of Butler Street Reserve following more than two years of on-site contamination investigations. “It’s great news for the operators of the market who have been very understanding about the delay and we know they are itching to get back to

Butler Street Reserve,” Ms McGarry said. There have been significant changes in the precinct in recent years including the bypass, the new rail corridor park and the bus interchange. These changes mean market goers can now walk and cycle across town more easily from Jonson St through the shared zone next to the Byron Bakery.

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ABOVE: Independent candidate, Letitia Kelly, in Murwillumbah. LEFT: “An alliance of supporting women” (from left) Tweed Independent candidates: Letitia Kelly, Chris Cherry, Meredith Dennis.

Ancient law guiding modern change in the Tweed TWEED local Letitia Kelly is leading the charge, and an Independent ticket, in the upcoming Local Government elections as a new ‘but old’ voice for change in the Tweed. Kelly, 45, from Minjungbal-Booningbah country at Fingal Head, said now was the time to stand. “Living here, I can see the difference, the changes in community .. I’m ready to run, like a bull at a gate.” Letitia told The Northern Rivers Times. Her people are steeped in activism and Aboriginal rights. Letitia’s great grandmother was Arakwal woman Lucy

Kay and Margaret Kay, of bora-ground story at Tweed Heads, is her aunty. Uncle Athol drove Aboriginal health services for Redfern, Sydney, where Letitia graduated from the University of Sydney before working as a NSW Police officer. But it’s Letitia’s father, guitarist Geoff Compton Lamossa, part of the 1960’s blues band Silva Linings who famously won the Battle of the Bands at Coolangatta in ’68, who’s her innate inspiration. Ironical too, that the man who fought for Indigenous Australians’ right to vote in 1967 now has a daughter standing for election, 54 years on. “It’s natural really that Letitia should be running for council, politics is

her foundation,” Arabella Douglas, her campaign manager said. “It’s a great accomplishment, but why hasn’t there been another woman before me, Aboriginal women, that have actually nominated as a candidate? We’re now heading into 2022!” Letitia remarked. Raised in Fingal with family, sport and church her childhood mainstays, and schooled across the Tweed, even picking beans as a kid at Cudgen, where she today lives with husband Robert and three children, Letitia also coaches the Cudgen Hornets Rugby League team and assists Surf Lifesaving NSW’s Nippers program. She manages Aboriginal Health

Services with the Richmond District of NSW Local Health. She’s a busy woman, but is already up and running with unique policies on the Environment and Housing, particularly for wage-earners and the younger generation, in the wake of Tweed Shire’s exploding property market. “Our Housing policy is one which includes affordability, social housing, community housing and rent-to-buy options ... not approve more developers on larger plots of land to create expensive homes,” Letitia said. And she wants environmental issues lead by Aboriginal thinking and action. “Listen to your

Aboriginal sciences, listen to your Aboriginal people that have their Aboriginal world views, we’ve been able to do that for over 85,000 years, I think we’re experts in that area, listen to us, we’re here, “... I’m not mainstream so I’m actually going to think differently when it comes to the environment because that’s in my DNA, I don’t concentrate on a particular part or issue ... and I will share our systems and knowledge with you,” Letitia said. “And that’s the greatest gift that’s ever been offered at council.” Arabella Douglas echoed. Dolly Tuku Tuku Kwarri, one of the legendary Togo family – Fanny Togo Hill and

Togo Reserve in Tweed Heads are named after her South Sea Islander family’s generations of work in cane cutting - is number two on Letitia’s ticket (Group F) with Marian van Gestel and Lori Scinto (Northern Rivers Guardians) completing the group. Letitia will preference Independents Meredith Dennis (Group B), Chris Cherry (Group D) and Bill Fenelon (Group A) and vice versa; part of a “new alliance of supporting women” from all backgrounds and ages. “People are really ready for this .. and it’s exciting,” Letitia said. For more information: www.womenwholead. com.au.

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Off-leash dog park on hold By Tonia Dynan AN off-leash dog park planned for Mullumbimby is on hold while Byron Shire Council looks for a place to put it. In December last year, council looked at the activating the sports field adjacent to the Mullumbimby skate bowl with a dog park with the aim of creating increased passive surveillance of the skate bowl and stopping people being able to drive on the field and damage it. Council called for a detailed design for a dog park to be prepared for consultation with the community, and a report of the outcomes of the consultation to council for final design endorsement. In October this year, council staff highlighted several matters relevant to the consideration and ability for the project progressing including land tenure, Native Title

and Plan of Management status. It was recommended that council look for an alternative site for the proposed dog park. $20,000 was budgeted

for the off-leash dog park concept plan, which has been prepared, however, due to these issues, wider community consultation has been put on hold until a new site

has been identified. At a recent planning meeting, council resolved to initiate discussions with the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal

Corporation (Arakwal) to gauge their potential support for the project and to look for an alternate site for the off-leash dog park in the meantime.

Community views wanted on future of rugby league TWEED Shire Council has partnered with the community to draft a 10-year plan for the Piggabeen Sports Complex, currently home to the Tweed’s only Intrust Super Cup rugby league team. The draft plan includes a range of improvements including new playing fields, spectator seating and lighting as well as a new playground, exercise equipment and pathways. Council’s Acting Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said the community’s input would help refine the draft master plan drawings, which in turn would inform the final outcomes of the project. Learn more about this project and add your voice to council decision making at a time and place that suits you, by visiting yoursaytweed.com.au by December 1.

Art lovers take note! Maria Heaton’s exhibition is coming soon

has her studio all to herself and has reorganised it to suit. “It felt strange at first not NORTHERN Rivers award continually keeping it clean and winning artist Maria Heaton tidy for students!” she says. is quick to admit Covid-19 “I can make a mess and leave changed her world, but it wasn’t it all out till next time I paint.” all negative. During November Maria is “I had been teaching art in some form for over 30 years but teaching for Ballina Art Society and although it’s only 4 weeks, when Covid hit in early 2020 it has reignited her love of I told my students that we will take a break for a few weeks and teaching. “I really enjoy the social side see what happens.” We don’t know how long this and it helps balance the time will go on! Maria didn’t let that alone in my studio,” she said. Maria’s Annual Sale and stop the creative process though and took advantage of the extra Exhibition begins in December time she suddenly had to herself. and “I am totally excited to welcome people to this free “I had been thinking about slowing up on the teaching for a exhibition in our home.” Located in the beautiful Forest few years and the timing seemed Hills Estate at 128 Platypus right.” Drive Uralba, the Exhibition For the first time ever Maria By Samantha Elley

and Sale will be open from 10.00am to 6.00pm daily from Wednesday, 1st December, 2021 and over the following seven days. Through the Covid-19 riddled year Maria has produced many beautiful works across her diverse and colourful styles of seascapes, landscapes, portraits, still life and more in acrylic and oil, which will be available for sale, along with some of her older works. “I’ve been prepping art works and revamping some of the older ones which has been fun,” she said. “I look at what I can do to make the older ones better, either completely repaint or embellish them.” Maria has been painting for over 30 years and during this time has won numerous art awards, including the prestigious Bentley Art Prize. She is always humbled when she takes out the People’s Choice Award at Art Exhibitions. “I paint because I love it,” she said. “When someone buys your work that’s the ultimate compliment.”

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“Leemo’s View” “LEEMO has views on just about anything”

THE ‘SLIDE SHOW’ horror ‘LEEMO CAT’ reporting on a rainy day. ‘Mum Jane’ has just informed me that we are going to watch a SLIDE SHOW. Whoohoo...Is this an exciting new show on our TV? I hoped ‘Bluey’ was in it. Oooh, how good this will be. As I settled on my plushiest cushion, Mum said, ‘Leems, don’t get too comfy ‘cos we are going to watch the Slide Show at our dining table’. Hmmm...I’m not liking the sound of this at all so I spoke out. ‘Mum, what is a Slide Show anyhow. She told me to be patient. A little machine thingie was placed on the table. THEN, she fetched a box and opened it. It held 20 little red and yellow oblong boxes which Mum told me contained ‘SLIDES’. About 30 in every little box. She explained SLIDES were old fashioned kinda photos, but you looked at them using the little machine. (I could feel a fierce headache coming on.) She showed me a SLIDE...a little square with a white border and a picture in the middle. The machine was turned on and she put in the first slide and let me look. It was ‘apparently’ a picture of Mum taken about 52 years ago. I was startled. ‘Mum, what’s wrong with your nose in the picture, were you in a fight?’ She

told me the pic was taken before she had her nose changed. I nearly fainted. OMG. ‘Do you mean Mum that the thing on your face was your REAL nose that you were born with? It looks like a large choko.’ ‘YEP Leems, that’s why I had it changed. I certainly wasn’t going to Africa with a nose like that. It was so big I couldn’t see sideways and could easily get lost or even mistaken for a rhino.’ My trepidation level rose. I’d worked out that 20 little boxes with 30 ‘slides’ in each one was 600 of these bloody things I was supposed to ‘view’. OH NO WAY was I sitting through such suffering. I told Mum I was feeling dizzy and that I should perhaps seek out my Plush Blue Blankie and have a lie down. NUP, she wasn’t buying it, and put P.B.B. on the table for me. ‘Now, here’s the next slide’. Oh, this truly was a daytime nightmare. This was a picture of 3 young boys in school uniform. ‘These are my brothers Leems, your Uncles.’ Oh whooopie, who cares. ‘And this one Leems is my sisters. Your Aunties’. Double whooopie! Only 597 to go...arrrrgh! I demanded a break and asked Mum where on EARTH the idea of watching a slide show came from? It seems that many years ago ‘Slide Shows’ were popular. When people came home from travelling, they would invite their (poor unsuspecting) friends to a Slide Show ‘boasting’ evening. There would be red & green onions on toothpicks with a square of cheese and Jatz crackers. Posh people stuck all the loaded toothpicks in a pineapple. I found it hard to take in something so gross and HAD to block the image by meditating. Mum was cross with me for my lack of fine food culture and growling at the Slide Show. Hmmm. The show terminated... Thank the Lord! Purrsie, Leemo.

Baby bat pulled from trash By WIRES Northern Rivers WHEN a couple of workers from the Beach Hotel at Byron Bay went to the waste bins at the back of the hotel, from the bin they heard the cries of a creature. Amongst the garbage they found a dead flying fox, clinging to her body was her pup. One of the workers, Emile, called WIRES for help. WIRES volunteer Annie responded to the urgent call for help and was soon on the scene. The female black flying-fox pup had no injuries apart from being cold, dehydrated, stressed and very hungry. She was given a warm bath, comforted in a soft wrap and rehydrated. She was assessed as only eight days old. Mum was examined and found to have

sustained and fractured wing, it is unknown if she was dead or alive when she was thrown into the garbage bin, however it would have been very hard to miss the baby clinging to her body. Imagine a world where the song “Give me a home among the gum trees” didn’t exist. Well, without flying-foxes it wouldn’t have! Here’s why: • Flying-foxes are

the main pollinator of all hardwood eucalypt on the east coast of Australia. They perform a vital service, keeping our native plants and forests healthy. They are irreplaceable in the ecosystem providing a very important role. Here’s how: • Some flying-fox species can travel up to 50kms in one night. As flying foxes move from tree to tree drinking nectar, they collect

pollen on the soft fur on their bellies. Flying-foxes not only pollinate blossoms but they also spread seeds from the fruit allowing new trees to grow. Some native trees only release pollen at night, making it perfect for our nocturnal bats. Therefore: More trees = habitat for wildlife + oxygen for us to breathe. It is hard to imagine how anyone could be so heartless, but thanks to Emile and staff from the Beach Hotel at Byron Bay quick action, this little keystone species will live. She will be raised with other orphans and when grown and flying will be soft released into a rainforest setting where she will help ensure our forests are pollinated, and that we have oxygen to breathe.

Medical practice at risk of closing By Tonia Dynan THE High Country Medical Practice at Urbenville is at risk of closing in April next year, according to Kyogle councillor Lindsay Passfield. Cr Passfield raised the issue at last week’s council meeting, saying there was a multipurpose services with

an aged are facility and hospital beds at Urbenville that was currently not being serviced by a GP. “Can council, in association with Tenterfield Shire Council, lobby everyone we can to get additional medical people into that area?” he asked. Mayor Danielle Mulholland replied to the question, saying she

had raised this issue with the director of health services for the region, Wayne Jones, Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, and Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin and in other meetings. “Essentially the information we are getting back from the State Government is: ‘There are no problems, don’t know what you are

talking about, so why are you coming to us with this?’ “They are saying it is our problem. “I have put a community member in contact with the director of regional health and she will be able to follow it up that way. “But council will continue to advocate on that issue.”

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Book captures significance of pandemic THE coronavirus pandemic transformed the lives of all of us in small and enormous ways. Among the panic, the sadness and the challenging moments, buds of human resilience grew and flourished. Remember the Rainbows is a time capsule of these moments: Fragility, hope, joy, the sparks of innovation and bursts of kindness, as humanity assembled to embrace a new kind of normal. Written by Northern Rivers author Samantha Turnbull (writer of the ABC’s hit Fierce Girls podcast and Allen & Unwin’s best-selling The Anti-Princess Club series), and illustrated

by Spanish artist Marta Antelo (illustrator of the Rosa Parks edition of Little People Big Dreams), Remember the Rainbows is a keepsake for all ages. “I keep telling my kids to remember this moment because it’s going to be such a significant time in our history, and something their grandchildren will learn about at school,” Turnbull says. “I wanted to capture that significance and acknowledge the heartache, but also focus on the moments of joy and the change of pace that many of us experienced in lockdown. “Remember the Rainbows also takes a look at the wider world

outside our living rooms – from how animals and the environment coped during Covid, to admirable acts of charity and leadership. “I really hope Remember the Rainbows finds a place in homes across the world and becomes a beautiful reflection on this time in our lives.” Remember the Rainbows is available in book stores in December.

NSW GOVERNMENT PROTECTING REGIONAL APARTMENT BUYERS AS the building and construction sector continues to flourish and grow in regional NSW, the NSW Government will be inspecting developments in the North Coast to ensure that buildings areTweed Heads, Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour received a visit from the NSW Building Commissioner last week to ensure developments are being constructed to the highest standards of compliance and safety. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said 10 developments per month were targeted by the NSW Government to stamp out serious defects as the NSW Government works to ensure consumers are protected from building defects. “In the past year more than 100 developments have been audited by the NSW Government and this work we are

doing will ensure that developments in regional NSW are built to the highest standards in the country,” Mr Anderson said. “We know that higher density developments are increasingly being built in regional areas as people look to relocate from the major cities for a better quality of life. That is why we are inspecting these developments in Tweed Heads, Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour to ensure they are up to scratch. “NSW Government inspectors will carry out work to detect serious defects including problems relating to structure, water proofing, flammable cladding, fire safety systems, building enclosures and key services, to ensure consumers are protected when entering the property market.” The NSW Government will lead the audits across the North Coast

to check for any serious defects, and the NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler will continue to attend around 20 percent of all audits to observe where improvements can be made. “The NSW Government is making it a priority to get on site at regional developments to conduct compliance audits,” Mr Chandler said. “Depending on findings from the inspections, developers will either be given the go ahead to continue work or we will have the option to issue a range of orders, such as Stop Work or Building Work Rectification Orders, so serious structural defects are addressed before unknowing consumers make the largest investment of their lives.”

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Lismore mayoral candidates Elly Bird, Darlene Cook and Steve Kreig.

Social media influence on local elections By Samantha Elley THE local government elections are less than a month away and candidates from all Northern Rivers LGAs are preparing to jostle their way onto the ticket, in the hope that you vote for them. But what makes you, the voter, decide who will be making decisions on your behalf for the community? Is it as random as picking a horse in the Melbourne Cup or do you research the policies and work out what people stand for before you put that mark against their name? For many people, the only knowledge they may have of a candidate is what they see and read on social media. Sites such as Facebook have community pages where candidates are promoting themselves or even paying for sponsored posts to get their message across. Others are working hard to promote or disparage those candidates they want to see either in or out of the next council. One such page in the Lismore local government area is Lismore What’s Happening where administrator Mark Bailey is not shy in letting his feelings be known. “I approach my page with a laugh,” he said. “It’s fun for me and

I’ve got to meet alot of people.” Mr Bailey is a political strategist of 40+ years and has worked for political heavy-hitters like Sydney’s longest serving mayor Clover Moore as well as local MPs Janelle Saffin and Kevin Hogan at recent elections. For regulars to Mr Bailey’s page, it is hard to miss the tirade he currently has out on Councillors Elly Bird and Darlene Cook, who are both running again in the upcoming election. Both councillors are aware of Mr Bailey’s page but admit they don’t give it much airtime. “I pay absolutely no attention to any negative comments that are directed at me personally because I see them clearly for what they are, and I believe that most reasonable people do too,” said Ms Bird. “Respectful communication is fundamental and it’s very clear when it isn’t happening.” Ms Bird sees social media as a valuable tool to engage with the community. “In some groups that have unbiased administrators I am very happy to engage and provide information to clarify matters,” she said. “Meaningful engagement with the community is usually

by phone or by email, particularly during the last two years with community gatherings impacted by Covid.” Ms Cook said she always welcomed positive feedback, genuine constructive criticism and points of discussion and questions that add to the conversation on social media. “There are sites that specialise in negativity, misinformation and lies and who do not stop their followers from abusive commentary about me and other candidates,” she said. “Like most people in public life, I tend to ignore them and not give them any airspace.” Ms Cook sees social media as the main communication tool over recent years as it dispenses with the formality of written letters or phone calls. “Most feedback I receive does come from social media, however many people do email me with longer inquiries and conversations outside the public gaze,” she said. “Text messages are also a popular and easy way to communicate and give feedback to candidates.” Until recently the Lismore What Happening’s tirade included Neil Marks until he announced he wouldn’t run for council. Mr Marks admitted

in a Facebook video to followers that one of the reasons for his stepping down included the ‘unpleasantness’ of social media. “Politics is war and you do whatever deal to stay afloat,” Mr Bailey said. “My sole strategy for attacking Neil Marks was to have him withdraw from the race. “I’ve got nothing personal against Neil but I had to make sure there weren’t a lot of right wing candidates.” The reasoning for this, according to Mr Bailey, has to do with the complex set up of proportional preferential voting in local elections and the dilution of the right wing vote. Newcomer, right wing candidate Steve Krieg and his team have received their fair share of negative comments from other sources and sees social media playing a major role in deciding the local government election outcomes. “Both positive and negative comments seem to have their desired impact,” he said. “Most of these derogatory comments are also made by people with false accounts who don’t put their name to their statements. “The majority of people who read these fabrications are smart enough to see them for what they are.” As Mr Krieg says he is

determined to run a very positive and proactive campaign, he admits social media can also be a distraction. “I’m blessed to have a lot of contact with people through my business,” he said. “I also enjoy walking through the CBD, going to different events and meeting a range of people. “Face to face feedback, both positive and negative, is always the best form of feedback for me.” Ex-Lismore councillor Gray Wilson was the youngest councillor to be voted in and the first from the Greens party and served his time between 1995-1999. He is also a friend and regular ‘sparring’ partner with Mr Bailey. “Social media does have its effects and has driven would be candidates away,” he said. “It tends to drive more people away from a candidate than turn them on to someone. “(Social media) has an accessible and broader reach and when people are lazy they don’t always think for themselves. “Most people only read the headlines and not the whole post.” When asked what influence he felt Mr Bailey had with his Facebook page he referenced the last state

and federal elections. “The candidates he has backed have gotten up,” Mr Wilson said. “He is just as happy working for Labor as well as the Nationals. “He is quite a good marketer.” Byron Bay Over in the Byron Bay electorate Voice of Byron’s administrator, John Wright has a different tack when it comes to election information. “In VoB I’ve adopted to let all candidates share their posts and try to make sure comments are about the issues, not personal attacks,” he said. “The more motivated candidates are to post, the more content they’ll get in VoB. “So far none of them have abused the privilege, but if that does ever happen, the offender will be brought into line with other candidates’ post numbers.” Mr Wright said he isn’t worried about balanced reporting as he has his own bias. “I personally support Duncan Dey and Ian Cohen (but) my position is that my personal choices shouldn’t influence VoB content,” he said. “I’ve written two articles for Ian, but again, simply shared them into VoB as can any other candidate.”

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Finalists for The Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2021

Kylie Caldwell, Mrs & Mr Watcher 2021, digital print on paper, 63 x 70cm, courtesy the artist.

Northern Rivers artists among finalists for national Indigenous Art FORTY-NINE finalists have been selected from more than 119 entries for the first Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2021. The award has attracted entries from established, mid-career, and emerging Indigenous artists from every state and territory, working across a wide variety of mediums. The youngest and oldest artists are separated by 58 years. The exhibition includes strong representation from Bundjalung artists and Aboriginal artists

practicing in the Northern Rivers region. Kylie Caldwell is a Bundjalung artist based at Wollongbar whose image of Mrs and Mr Watcher presents a picture of ancestors watching media obsessed people of today. “Mrs & Mr Watcher is a digital portrait of our ancestors watching us, watching others while we are watched...Screens are now our eyes to see the world through and how the world can see us…What would our ancestors say?,” Kylie said.

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The judge of the award, Djon Mundine OAM FAHA, said Australia needed to heal Country by “painting, performing, by making art. We are regaining our connection and healing.” The response by artists to the first Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award has been incredible according to Lismore Regional Gallery Director, Ashleigh Ralph. “Entries have come from all across Australia and show enormous depth of talent and diversity. Lismore

Regional Gallery is honoured to be hosting this important award for innovative contemporary indigenous artistic practice with thanks to The Koori Mail, Healthy Aspirations and generous private sponsors.” The winner of Koori Mail Art Indigenous Award ($10, 000) will be awarded on Saturday, December 4, 2pm at Lismore Regional Gallery by Djon Mundine OAM FAHA. Additional awards to be presented on the day are the Bundjalung Art Award ($2500), open to

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COFFS HARBOUR Where to vote access.

• Returning office Coffs Harbour region, 123 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Toormina Pre-Poll 3 Minorca Place, Toormina. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm

• Sawtell Public School, 32-36 Eleventh Avenue, Sawtell. Assisted access. • Toormina High School, Armstrong Drive, Toormina. Assisted access.

Where to vote on December 4 • Boambee Public School, Lindsays Road, Boambee. Assisted access • Bonville Memorial Hall, 6 East Bonville Road, Bonville. Assisted access. • Cavanbah Hall, 191B Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour. Assisted access. • Coffs Harbour High School, Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Jetty • Coffs Harbour Public School, Salamander Street, Coffs Harbour. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Coramba Public School, Short Street, Coramba. Assisted access. • Corindi Public School, Coral Street, Corindi. Assisted access.

• Tyalla Public School, Joyce Street, Coffs Harbour. Assisted access. • Upper Orara Public School, 770 Upper Orara Road, Upper Orara. Assisted access. • William Bayldon Public School, Lyons Road, Sawtell. Assisted access. • Woolgoolga Community Village Hall , • Exhibition Halls (Middle and West), Coffs Harbour Showground, Woolgoolga Road, Coffs Harbour. Assisted access. • Karangi Public School, Coramba Road, Karangi • Kororo Public

School, 3 Korora School Road, Korora. Assisted access. • Lowanna Public School, 54 Grafton Street, Lowanna. Assisted access. • Mullaway Public School, 15 Whitton

Place, Mullaway. Assisted access. • Nana Glen Memorial Hall and Community Centre, 26 Grafton Street, Nana Glen. Assisted access. • Narranga Public School, Robin Street,

Coffs Harbour. Assisted access. • Red Rock Multi-Use Centre, Red Rock Road, Red Rock. Assisted access. • Sandy Beach Public School, 19 Saye Close, Sandy Beach. Assisted

TIMOTHY NOTT The Greens

CAROLYN HEISE

MAUREEN BURGESS The Greens

ELLENA CHEERSFLAVELL

Group I

Group E

Group G

RODGER PRYCE

JOHN ARKAN Independent

GEORGE CECATO Independent

NIKKI WILLIAMS

HTUN HTUN OO Independent

LUKE HARTSUYKER Independent

NAOMI OCONNOR Independent

JESSE YOUNG Independent

JASMINE LIFFEN Independent

AMY HODSON Independent

Group F

PAUL (PT) CLARKE Independent

8 Boundary Street, Woolgoolga. Assisted access. • Woolgoolga Public School, Scarborough Street, Woolgoolga. Assisted access.

Who is in the running? MAYOR TEGAN SWAN GEORGE CECATO Independent MICHAEL ADENDORFF Independent

Labor JONATHAN CASSELL The Greens Group A MICHAEL ADENDORFF Independent

COREY GLOVER Independent

RODGER PRYCE DONNA PIKE Independent

PHILLIP NEUSS Independent

PAUL AMOS Independent SCOTT WOLGAMOT Independent JULIE SECHI Independent HELEN OLIVER Independent

Group B (Labor) PAUL AMOS Independent SALLY TOWNLEY Independent JOHN ARKAN Independent

CRAIG WEBBER Liberal Democrats

Group C

JENNIFER DOWD TONY JUDGE Labor

JOHN MARSH Labor

ROB GAM JOHN LARDNER TAMMY MILLS-THOM Group J TEGAN SWAN

Group D (The Greens) TONY JUDGE Labor JULIE HENDY Labor ANGELA MANSELL

JONATHAN CASSELL The Greens

SALLY TOWNLEY

PATRICK MULLAN MEENA JOHNSON

Group H NATALIE STEVENS The Greens

GEYNE FEENEY BRIGIT MACKENZIE

TROY ROBINSON GREGORY RENET Liberal Democrats

KAREENA JOHNSON

Locally owned and independent

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KYOGLE Where to vote

Who is in the running?

• Returning office Kyogle region, 125 Woodlark Street, Lismore. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall 6-8 Stratheden Street, Kyogle. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm

MAYOR The Mayor is elected by the Council and not through the election process. A Ward

Where to vote on December 4

The election is uncontested. The number of candidates are equal to or less than the number to be elected.

All wards • Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall, 6-8 Stratheden Street, Kyogle. Fully wheelchair accessible

JANET WILSON Independent KYLIE THOMAS Independent

Ward A • Cawongla PreSchool, 5325 Kyogle Road, Cawongla. Assisted access. Ward B • Wiangaree Hall, Summerland Way, Wiangaree. Assisted access. Ward C • Bonalbo District

HAYDEN DOOLAN Independent Community Hall, 4 Koreelah Street, Bonalbo. Assisted access. • Mallanganee Memorial Hall, 5 Bonalbo Street, Mallanganee. Assisted

access. • Tabulam Public School, Clarence Street, Tabulam. Assisted access. • Wiangaree Hall Summerland Way, Wiangaree. Assisted

access. • Woodenbong Public Hall, 21 Unumgar Street, Woodenbong. Fully

B Ward MAGGIE MAY

BOB DWYER Independent JOHN BURLEY Independent ROBERT CULLEN Independent C Ward SIMON DEJOUX Independent TOM COOPER Independent DANIELLE MULHOLLAND Independent JAMES MURRAY Independent

VICKIE STEWARD Independent

wheelchair accessible.

How to vote early in upcoming council election RESIDENTS can vote early with five prepolling venues to operate in the Tweed from Monday, November 22. Tweed residents can vote early in the upcoming NSW Local Government election, with pre-polling starting on Monday, November 22 across five venues. A total of 58 candidates will contest the Tweed Shire Council election on Saturday, December 4 following finalisation of the ballot sheet. The candidates make up 13 grouped tickets, with two candidates running on their own as individuals. Voting is compulsory in local government elections, with early voting or pre-polling available from 9am to 5pm from Monday, November 22 to Saturday, November

27 and from Monday, November 29 to Friday, December 3. Any person enrolled to vote may vote by prepoll. The NSW Electoral Commission, which is conducting the election on behalf of councils across NSW, will operate five pre-polling venues across the Tweed at: • NSW Electoral Commission Returning Office: Seagulls Club, Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads West • The Hub Baptist Centre, 19/20 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South • Twin Towns Masonic Centre, 8 Boyd Street, Tweed Heads • Canvas and Kettle Room, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah • Casuarina Beach

Hockey Club, Barclay Drive, Casuarina. Polling venues will be open from 8am to 6pm on election day. Postal voting has also been expanded for this election. Applications for postal voting have opened, and close at 5pm on Monday, November. 29. Applications received after this time will not receive a postal vote pack.

The deadline for returning completed postal votes has been extended this year as a result of Covid-19, with completed postal vote certificates being accepted up until 6pm on Friday, December 17. Similar iVote arrangements as exist for state elections will apply for this election, with iVote applications and voting to open on Monday, November 22.

To check your eligibility for postal and iVote arrangements, visit the NSWEC website. All seven councillor positions at Tweed Shire Council will be contested at the poll. Councillors elected in December will serve a reduced term of two years and eight months after the 2020 election was postponed due to Covid-19. The declaration of the

poll is expected to occur between December 21 and 23, with an Extraordinary Meeting of the new council to take place on Tuesday, January 11 to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Meanwhile, the NSW Electoral Commission is seeking additional workers at the polling booths this year, with increased staff required to help implement their Covid-Safe plan. Anyone interested in working at the election is invited to register their interest with the NSW Electoral Commission at www.elections.nsw.gov. au/About-us/Work-withus/Work-at-an-election. For more information, visit the NSW Electoral Commission at elections. nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 135 73.

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LISMORE Where to vote • Returning office Lismore region, 125 Woodlark Street, Lismore. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Goonellabah Community Centre 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm Where to vote on December 4 • Bexhill Public School, 12 Withers Street, Bexhill. Assisted access. • Caniaba Public School, 387 Caniaba Road, Caniaba. Assisted access. • Clunes Public School, Walker Street, Clunes. Assisted access. • Dunoon Public School, James Street, Dunoon. Assisted access. • Eltham Public School, Boatharbour Road, Eltham. Assisted access. • Goolmangar School Of Arts Hall, Nimbin Road, Goolmangar.

Assisted access. • Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Goonellabah Public School, 595 Ballina Road, Goonellabah. Assisted access. • Lismore Heights Public School, 195 High Street, Lismore Heights. Assisted access. • Lismore High School, Dalley Street, Lismore. Assisted access. • Lismore Public School, Magellan Street, Lismore. Assisted access. • Lismore South Public School, Wilson Street, South Lismore. Assisted access. • Modanville Public School, 877 Dunoon Road, Modanville. Assisted access. • Nimbin Central School, 23A Thorburn Street, Nimbin. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Richmond River High School, Lake Street, North Lismore. Assisted

access. • Rosebank Public School, Tindall Road, Rosebank. • St Pauls Memorial Hall Lismore, 188 Keen Street, Lismore. Assisted access. • The Channon Hall, Mill Street, The Channon • Tregeagle Public School, Tregeagle Road, Tregeagle. Assisted access. • Trinity Catholic College, St Mary’s Site Lismore, 1 Dawson Street, Lismore. Assisted access. • Woodburn Public School, 20-32 Woodburn Street, Woodburn. Assisted access. • Wyrallah Public School, Breckenridge Street, Wyrallah. Assisted access.

Who is in the running? MAYOR

STEVE KRIEG Independent

NARDIA PIDCOCK Independent

SHAE SALMON The Greens

SASKJA MARX-HAHN Animal Justice Party

PETER COLBY Independent

PAUL DEEGAN Independent

Group E (Our Sustainable Future)

NAOMI WOODGATE Animal Justice Party

JERI HALL Independent

SARAH FROST Independent

ELLY BIRD Our Sustainable Future

CHRISTINE HAHN Animal Justice Party

Group B

ANDREW GORDON Independent

PAUL O’NEILL Independent

GWEN TRIMBLE Our Sustainable Future

CRAIG WOODGATE Animal Justice Party

VANESSA GRINDON-EKINS The Greens

BIG ROB Independent

ELECTRA JENSEN Independent

Group D (The Greens)

Group G

BIG ROB Independent

KEITH GRAHAM Independent

ANDREW BING Independent

VANESSA GRINDONEKINS The Greens

CARLOS VIEIRASILVA Our Sustainable Future

ELLY BIRD Our Sustainable Future

JEFFREY ZANETTE Independent

DARREN BUTCHER Independent

ADAM GUISE The Greens

Group A (Labor)

CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT Independent

REBEKKA BATTISTA Independent

KASHMIR MILLER The Greens

ANGELA ALBERTINI

IVY YOUNG The Greens

STEVE KRIEG Independent DARLENE COOK Labor PATRICK HEALEY Independent

DARLENE COOK Labor KEVIN BELL Labor

JASMINE KNIGHTSMITH Labor WILLIAM ODDIE Labor JOY KNIGHT-SMITH Labor

ALEXANDER CORONAKES Group C

TONY DURHEIM Independent

LINDA BANBURY The Greens

DEBORAH RAY Our Sustainable Future JYLLIE JACKSON Our Sustainable Future SIMON CLOUGH Our Sustainable Future Group F (Animal Justice Party) ALISON WATERS Animal Justice Party

PATRICK HEALEY Independent GEORGINA COHEN Independent NORA VIDLERBLANKSBY Independent ANDREW BINNS Independent GEOFFREY WEBB Independent

Locally owned and independent

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RICHMOND VALLEY Where to vote • Returning office Clarence Valley region, 48 River Street, Maclean. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Casino Community and Cultural Centre, 35 Walker Street, Casino. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Evans Head Library, 19-25 Woodburn Street, Evans Head. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm Where to vote on December 4 • Broadwater Community Hall, Little Pitt Street, Broadwater. Assisted access. • Casino Christian School, 93 Manifold

Road, Casino • Casino Community and Cultural Centre, 35 Walker Street, Casino • Casino High School, 90 Queensland Road, Casino. Assisted access. • Casino West Public School, 84a Hotham Street, Casino. Assisted access. • Coraki Public School, 50 Adams Street, Coraki. Assisted access. • Evans River Community School, Cypress Street, Evans Head. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Rappville Public School, Lyons Street, Rappville. Assisted access. • Woodburn Public School, 20-32 Woodburn Street, Woodburn. Assisted access.

Who is in the running? MAYOR ROBERT MUSTOW Independent ROBERT HAYES Independent

PETER NIELSEN Independent TED HODDINOTT Independent Group B

Group A JILL LYONS Independent

ROBERT MUSTOW Independent

STEVE MORRISSEY Independent SANDRA DUNCANHUMPHRYS Independent

Group C TRUDY LAMONT Independent

ROBERT HAYES Independent

PATRICK DEEGAN Labor

DANIEL SIMPSON Independent

MICHELE YATES Labor

LOUISE WICKS Independent

JACOB DHNARAM Labor

NEALE GENGE

SAM CORNISH Independent

PORTIA WALKERFERNANDO

DEBRA MCGILLAN Independent

Group D

Group E (Labor)

Help wanted to deliver democracy THE NSW Electoral Commission is recruiting more than 30,000 people across NSW to deliver Local Government elections in December, with thousands of jobs still available across the state. While more than 20,000 people have expressed their interest so far, Wayne Morgan, Director of Election Support Services, says more applicants are needed than ever before. “We’re hiring additional staff in line with our Covid-19 Safety Plan. “Extra staff will support people in checking-in

and out of polling places, maintaining physical distancing and additional cleaning measures,” Mr Morgan said. “There are a range of opportunities available across the state. If

you’re enthusiastic about working with your community, it’s an excellent way to earn some extra money and learn new skills. “There are jobs available just on election

day, of course, but there’s also a range of positions to be filled over the next 10 weeks “Pay rates are very competitive and we provide training to staff who’ll join a huge team

working together to deliver the election. “To help keep our staff and voters safe, we will also be working in line with Covid-19 safety guidance and any public health orders,” he said. Election officials perform a range of tasks on election day, including: • Providing information and assistance to voters • Sorting and counting ballot papers • Working together to implement Covid-safe practices. “If you’re available to work on Saturday, December 4 and enrolled to vote, you can submit

an expression of interest to work as an election official. “You don’t need previous experience, but many of our election day staff enjoy it so much, they return election after election,” said Mr Morgan. The NSW Electoral Commission expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated against Covid-19 to be vaccinated. Interested applicants can find out more and submit an expression of interest now at elections. nsw.gov.au.

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TWEED Where to vote • Returning office Tweed region, Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads West. Assisted access, No designated accessible toilet. Mon - Sat: 9am 5pm • Pre-polling: Casuarina Beach Hockey Club 1 Barclay Drive, Casuarina. Assisted access. Mon - Sat: 9am 5pm • Pre-polling: Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, 10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Fully wheelchair accessible. Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: The Hub Baptist Church, 19-21 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South. Assisted access. Mon Sat: 9am - 5pm • Pre-polling: Twin Towns Masonic Centre 8 Boyd Street, Tweed Heads.Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm

Where to vote on December 4 • Banora Point High School, 2 Eucalyptus Drive, Banora Point. Assisted access. • Banora Point Public School, 97 Pioneer Parade, Banora Point. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Bilambil Public School, Bilambil Road, Bilambil. Assisted

access. • Bogangar Public School, Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar. Fully wheelchair accessible. • Burringbar School of Arts Hall, 1 Old Pacific Hwy, Burringbar. Assisted access. • Centaur Public School, Eucalyptus Drive, Banora Point. Assisted access. • Chillingham Public

School, 1420 Numinbah Road, Chillingham • Condong Public School, McLeod Street, Condong • Crabbes Creek Public School, 22 Crabbes Creek Road, Crabbes Creek. Assisted access. • Crystal Creek Public School, 321 Numinbah Road, Crystal Creek. Assisted access. • Cudgen Public School, Collier Street, Cudgen. Assisted access. • Dungay Public School, 305 Tomewin Road, Dungay. Assisted access. • Kingscliff TAFE, 806 Cudgen Road, Kingscliff. Assisted access. • Kool Beanz Academy Casuarina, The Commons, 480 Casuarina Way, Casuarina. Assisted access. • Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre,

Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Fully wheelchair accessible. • North Star Holiday Resort, 1 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point. Assisted access. • Pottsville Beach Public School, Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville. Assisted access. • Seagulls Club, Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads. Assisted access. • St Anthonys Primary School Hall Kingscliff, 12 Pearl Street, Kingscliff. Assisted access. • St Cuthberts Anglican Church Tweed Heads, 13 Powell Street, Tweed Heads. Assisted access. • St Josephs College Banora Point, Doyle Drive, Banora Point. Assisted access. • St Josephs Primary School South Murwillumbah, 3 Greville Street, South Murwillumbah. Assisted

access. • Stokers Siding Public School, Stokers Road, Stokers Siding • Terranora Public School, Terranora Road, Terranora. Assisted access. • Tweed Heads South Public School, 10 Heffron Street, Tweed Heads South. Assisted access. • Tweed Super Sports, 14 - 18 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah. Assisted access. • Tyalgum Public School, Carraboi Terrace, Tyalgum. Assisted access. • Uki Public School 1463 Kyogle Road, Uki. Assisted access. • Wollumbin High School, 94 North Arm Road, Murwillumbah. Assisted access.

Independent

The Greens

RUSSELL LOGAN Labor

WENDY SHANNON Independent

Group J

Who is in the running? MAYOR

Independent

The Mayor is elected by the Council and not through the election process.

Group C PETER CUMMING Independent

RHIANNON BRINSMEAD Liberal

Group A

BOB WALLIS Independent MEG HOUGHTON Independent

BILL FENELON Independent CAROLYN RIFELLO Independent

GREG O’CONNOR Independent Group D

SUSAN GREER Independent

CHRIS CHERRY Independent

Group B

LINDY SMITH Independent

JENNIFER HAYES Independent EDNA GORTON Independent ANNAH PIGGOTTMCKELLAR

MATTHEW KARLOS MICHAEL DOHERTY Independent

ROBERT DAWES

DUDLEY HORSCROFT Liberal

Group H

LARRY KARLOS

FREDA WILDING Liberal

WARREN POLGLASE Independent

SUZANNE KARLOS Group K

RAINER GLASKER Independent

MEREDITH DENNIS Independent

JAMES OWEN Liberal

JULIE BOYD Independent KRISTIE TRUDGETT Independent TREVOR WHITE Independent

Group F LETITIA KELLY Independent DOLLY TUKU-TUKUKWARRI Independent MARIA VAN GESTEL Independent LORI SCINTO Independent Group G

JOHN WEAVER Independent JOHN MURRAY Independent TONY WORRAD Independent

PRYCE ALLSOP Independent WILLIAM LARKIN Independent

JUDITH CHOAT Labor ROBERT LEARMONTH Labor MARIE-ANTOINETTE ROGERS Labor PETER RUHANEN Labor Group M

COLIN BROOKS Independent

LEIGH THOMAS

BRENT SADDLER Independent

MARIANNE MELNIKAS

JEFFREY GOSEL Independent

JOSHUA SZABADOS

Group L (Labor)

JOHN THOMAS RODGER SCOTT Independent

Group I (The Greens) NOLA FIRTH The Greens JOANNA GARDNER The Greens

BARRY LONGLAND Independent

JULIANNE SANDISON The Greens

DOT HOLDOM

PATRICIA MANN

Group E (Liberal)

REECE BYRNES Labor

Locally owned and independent

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2021 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina has announced the electorate of Ballina has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 18 projects through the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. “Whilst we have all endured a very difficult year, I am pleased that I can announce funding for 18 community and volunteer groups today.” Member for Ballina Tamara Smith said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including the replacement of a sea turtle hospital for Australian Seabird Rescue, a multimedia studio for Alstonville High School P&C Association, a disability bathroom conversion for RED Inc., a transporter for Queer Family Inc. and a community garden storage shed for Suffolk Park Community Gardens. “This is fantastic news for our region, this grassroots funding

Ballina – Community Building Partnership program 2021 Successful Projects

Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina

will directly help create a more resilient and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes,” Tamara Smith said. “I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.” The Member for Ballina has assisted over 100 community organisations and delivered $2.3 Million in grants through

the program since she was elected in 2015. The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 16,000 community projects since it commenced in 2009. In 2022, there is $400,000 to allocate in each electorate. Applications for the 2022 Program open in early 2022. For more information about the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp

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Voting for Lismore City Council is underway THE Council elections are well underway and early voting is currently open at two locations. You can vote at 145 Woodlark St or at the Goonellabah Community Centre. Elly Bird, Mayoral candidate for Our Sustainable Future is urging voters to use their preferences at the booths or when they are completing their postal votes. Preferencing is a very important part of the voting system that allows you to ensure that your vote will go to your

second preference or to your third if your first preference is eliminated. The system at polling booths has changed for this election due to Covid and candidates can’t hand you how to vote information like they usually do. I recommend that you take a photo of this how to vote image or scan the GR code to keep our website handy when you go to the booth so that you know where to put the numbers when you are voting. If you care about electing a community focused Council that will prioritise climate resilience, affordable housing, fixing our roads and our infrastructure and supporting small business it’s important to number at least three boxes on the Mayoral ballot and at least four on the Councillor ballot. You don’t have to but if you don’t your vote might be wasted. Voting is an important democratic process that influences every part of our community and Council is so important in so many ways, you can use your vote to elect good people to represent you. So when you are voting in this Council election, vote for Elly Bird for Mayor and Our Sustainable Future for Council and be sure to number the other boxes as shown.

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Call for social housing at marina site BALLINA councillor and mayoral candidate Keith Williams is calling for the inclusion of affordable and social housing as part of the re-development of the Ballina Marina site in West Ballina. “The site is wholly owned by the State Government, is appropriately zoned and all the detailed site planning and feasibility studies have been done. The project provides a major upgrade to harbour facilities, commercial

opportunities, medium density residential housing and already has a strong business case,” he said. Cr Williams is proposing that 25 per cent of the development be designed as a mix of affordable and social housing. “We need this project to be an example of how we incorporate a range of housing choices within a larger development.” This is an area where Ballina Shire Council has spectacularly

failed, according to Cr Williams. “While huge areas of the shire have been re-zoned residential in the last decade, not once has council forced developers to include what could realistically be described as affordable housing.” He said while state and federal government policies have the largest influence, council has an important role to play in ensuring all developments provide a mix of housing types.

“In March 2021, council approved a re-zoning for the Lennox Rise Estate, and allowed medium density zones to be wholly comprised of 450m2 blocks. Not one block of flats, no units or townhouses, just slightly smaller McMansions on tiny blocks. A very poor outcome for our community, but I’m sure the developer was delighted.” The housing crisis is a real and urgent problem in Ballina. An increase in the average

rent paid from $450 to $620 per week in the last year alone likely represents the single largest impoverishment or displacement of families in the shire since the days of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Ballina risks becoming one of those places where the people that work here, can’t afford to live here. Council must do more to ensure the market supplies a mix of housing types as part of all large developments.

Integrating social and affordable housing within larger developments promotes inclusion, reduces social stigma and is better for the residents and neighbourhoods. The Ballina Marina Masterplan provides an excellent opportunity to promote the inclusion of social and affordable housing as part of a larger development that will also deliver multiple economic benefits to the shire.

Mayor Vanessa Ekins: Experienced, Strong Voice, Safe Hands for Lismore ASK anyone who was in the room during the February Council meeting when the title of Mayor was handed to Vanessa Ekins and they will tell you that a palpable feeling of relief overwhelmed the chamber. Finally, after a period characterised by instability and infighting, Lismore City Council was united under the strong experienced leadership of Mayor Ekins. That unity, coupled with the new senior management team of Council, has delivered seriously positive outcomes for our community. Since Vanessa’s time as

Mayor, Council’s financial position has improved and community confidence in Council has grown. Council has a strategy for sustainability and economic recovery despite unprecedented challenges. It would be a huge mistake to ditch the wealth of experience and proven ability of Vanessa as Mayor and replace that position with someone who lacked the skills. A councillor’s job is to listen and consider competing priorities from sections of community. And unlike state and federal tiers, council is at the mercy

of economic forces almost totally beyond their control. Electing a new mayor and councillors does not change these structural constraints. No amount of empty slogans promising change can suddenly magic away the realities of how Local Government works. The real skills councillors need in this environment are experience in negotiation between stakeholders and finding elusive common ground. Without a doubt, Mayor Vanessa Ekins has shown that since her time as Mayor and during her 17 years on Council, no one comes close to her ability

to negotiate and unite for the good of our diverse community. Vanessa will continue to deliver on addressing the housing crisis, supporting farmers and producers to manage our productive farmland, improving river health, ensuring water security, converting waste into productive materials, building confidence for business, investing in the arts, reviving our CBD and enhancing our villages. She will continue her work to deliver a safe and wellmaintained road network to connect us all. Vanessa is completely

committed to her work on Council – on any given day you can see her interacting with people on the street, at the pool, in the library, researching and listening to residents on local matters like waste recycling, water supply, land releases, sports facilities and budgets. She has shown herself to be effective in negotiating with MPs and lobbying government ministers so that the people of the Lismore Local Government area get their fair share. Mayor Vanessa Ekins and Greens Cr Adam Guise have successfully steered Lismore and its villages

through its hardest times floods, drought, fires and a global pandemic. They are experienced to deal with the challenges we face. Never have we needed the continuity of Mayor Ekins’ strong voice and safe hands quite so much as now. At the ballot this election, Vote 1 Vanessa Ekins for Mayor and Vote 1 Group D the Greens for Council. This election you must go to vote prepared as no one will hand you a How to Vote card. You can find our How to Vote here: https:// lismoregreens.org.au/ our-candidates/

SAFE HANDS STRONG VOICE

. Experienced leadership . Protecting our precious places . Preserving village lifestyle . Ecologically sustainable development

VANESSA EKINS Lismore City Mayor

VOTE 1 GREENS Authorised by Damiya Hayden, The Greens NSW. D/263-279 Broadway, Glebe NSW 2037.

ADAM GUISE Lismore City Councillor

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November 25, 2021

The Northern Rivers Times

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Protecting the future of Ballina’s coastline THE Ballina Shire coastline provides us with a stunning natural environment, a wide range of recreational opportunities, and is a cornerstone of the coastal lifestyle that is so highly valued by the local community and visitors alike. However, the coastline is facing increasing pressures from population growth, coastal erosion, and climate change. To tackle this, Ballina Shire Council is updating its existing Coastal Zone Management Plan by developing a contemporary Coastal Management Program (CMP) to help manage and preserve the future of the Shire’s coastline. “To help us develop this program, we are seeking feedback from the local community. We want to know what locals value, how they use our coastline and what concerns they have,” said Paul Busmanis, Manager of Engineering Works. “This first stage of this

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project involves a review of the existing plans and information, a stocktake of community values and concerns, and setting a plan for the remaining stages of the CMP process.” Once complete, the

CMP will set the longterm strategy for the coordinated management of the coastline. It will: • Identify coastal management issues and threats to the coastal environment and infrastructure. Advertisement

Time for a change? IF you answered yes and you want your council representative to be active on your behalf, listen to you, have common sense decision making skills and not shy away from asking the hard questions, then Vote 1 for me - Vickie Steward. I have worked long term for a major State Government affiliated company and in small and large private enterprises. I have studied and used what I’ve learned practically in human resources, industrial relations, project management and accounting. These skills in addition to my abilities to achieve desired outcomes, understand people, work in a team environment and negotiation will all be drawn upon to enable me to contribute to the successful running of council. Ultimately bringing fresh ideas and a new perspective to the council. I’ve never had any political aspirations and I’m not becoming a councillor for politics. I want to be a councillor because I believe Kyogle, not just the town but the villages too, are unique and have everything to offer. Rather than complain about the direction of the council, I’d like to be active and voice the concerns and ideas of locals. A concern for many locals is weeds. Cats claw creeper, lantana and camphor

laurel trees to name a few. They negatively impact our native flora and fauna and the productivity of farms. Council could do more to help control or eradicate these and replace with suitable alternatives, if required. An upcoming challenge for the Kyogle Council will be how to embrace change and growth post COVID, whilst ensuring its town, villages and farms maintain their charm, beautiful rural landscape, productivity and lifestyle. Additionally, is how to support and provide opportunities and jobs for our young adults to enable them to stay here. I grew up, studied and worked in Brisbane, I then moved to Melbourne for 15 years before returning to warmer, sunnier weather and settling in Ettrick about 6 years ago. I live with my husband and fur baby - Hank (an active and loving Kelpie) on 25 acres with goats, sheep, chickens and lots of vegetable gardens. I’ve become active in the community as a member of the Friends of Ettrick Hall Committee, I participate in a variety of groups and work casually with a local company. We did what the big banner in town says, that is, we came for a day and now are staying for a lifetime, our best decision ever.

• Recommend actions required to address these issues in a strategic way. • Detail how and when those actions are to be implemented. Council is asking the community to tell them what they value about

the coast and what they think about the key issues affecting the coastline. This community survey is now live and will close on Sunday 5 December. The survey and more information can be found

at www.ballina.nsw.gov. au/BallinaCMP or www. surveymonkey.com/r/ BallinaCMP Council has engaged consultant Water Technologies to assist with the development of the program.

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$39K FUNDING FROM COUNCIL CREATES INSPIRING COMMUNITY PROJECTS A TOTAL of $39,200 funding has been awarded to nine community projects as part of Byron Shire Council’s annual Community Initiatives Program for 21/22. The funding was awarded August 2021 and the nine recipient organisations have been putting their small grants to great use. “It is very satisfying to hear about how Council’s annual Community Initiatives funding is rolling out and the knock-on effects these grants deliver for so many people,” Council’s Project Officer (Collaboration Lead), Dr Claire Baker said. “The Community Initiatives Program is inspiring some fantastic ideas and projects that will enrich people’s lives in so many ways,” Dr Baker said. For the 2021/22 year, grants of around $5000 are assisting with nine inspiring community projects: Brunswick Heads Progress Association – creation of Cultural Walks

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and Artist Workshop with opportunities for Community & Artists to connect to Country through a Cultural Walk and Workshop by Arakwal Bundjalung woman Delta Kay sharing local culture and history of Brunswick Heads. $5000 awarded. Brunswick Valley Landcare Inc – purchase of better equipment to increase BVLs ability to maintain the regions

diverse vegetation, sub-tropical rainforests, sclerophyll forests, coastal heathlands, beaches and dunes, and pristine waters. $4,848.00 awarded. Byron Community Centre – creation of the new ‘Let’s Talk’ series which is an accessible community-centred engagement program which aims to: Educate; Inform; Inspire; Entertain; Connect; Provide a safe space to share our diverse

ideas. $5,000.00 awarded. Eureka Public Hall Association – upgrade of the toilet to complete a total hall interior upgrade. $5000 awarded. Federal School of Arts Association Inc – longterm management of mould treatment including purchase of dehumidifier to ensure the facility can continue to provide its range of social, cultural and wellbeing opportunities to the local

community. Awarded $4,785.00. Mullum Cares Incorporated – providing waste free catering solutions for events across the Shire. $4,990 awarded. Natural Death Care Centre – running Community Death and Dying Information Day with key service providers to bring the community together to discover and learn about what’s

available pre-need and to make a difference through all stages of end of life. $1,500 awarded. Queer Family Inc creation of a Referral Database and Community of Practice of safe, professional, and qualified queer and queer affirming counsellors to refer local LGBTQIA+ people to via QIRP (Queer Information & Referral Project). $5,000.00 awarded. Spaghetti Circus Inc. – continuation of circus classes scholarship program for children aged between 12 and 18 years old from low socialeconomic, Indigenous, and disadvantaged backgrounds. $3,441.00 awarded. While the Community Initiatives funding program has concluded for 2020-21, community groups are encouraged to find out more about the program any time of the year on Council’s website. Community groups must be incorporated organisations or auspiced by an incorporated organisation to apply.

If You Want Rail To Return If You Want Rail To Return To The Northern Rivers... If you would like rail services to return to our region please vote for the following candidates who have said that if elected they will vote to support rail services with a bike trail beside it:

Richmond Valley Council:

Please vote below the line for: Group A - Jill Lyons, Peter Nielsen, Ted Hoddinott Group E - Patrick Deegan (Country Labor) Ungrouped - Robyn Kapeen

Lismore City Council:

Group C - Steve Krieg Group D - Vanessa Ekins (Greens) Group E - Elly Bird (Our Sustainable Future)

Byron Shire Council:

Group A - Duncan Dey (Greens) Group B - Catherine Coorey Group E - Michael Lyon (Byron Independents)

Tweed Shire Council:

Group A - William Fenelon Group B - Meredith Dennis Group D - Chris Cherry Group F - Letitia Kelly Group I - Nola Firth (Greens)

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vote now If you’d like rail services back on the Casino – Murwillumbah line the council elections are your chance to vote for candidates who say they support rail services with a bike/ walking path beside the line. Federal funding has been given for a bike trail (‘rail trail’) from Casino - Bentley (Richmond Valley Council), Bentley - Lismore (Lismore City Council) and State and Federal funding for Crabbes Creek - Murwillumbah (Tweed Shire Council) so many people believe the return of rail is not possible. However, a bike trail can be built beside the railway line to allow for future rail services. Two railway companies have been registered to bring rail services back to our region. One company, Northern Rivers Rail Ltd, is a not-for-profit charity and voting for supportive

candidates will give us a chance to bring services back. The winning contractors for a bike trail in the Tweed Shire said the cost of building it off the rail formation would be no more than on top of the railway lines. TS Council had stated it would be much more expensive and that it must be on the rail formation to allow people with disabilities to access the whole ‘rail trail’. Disability representatives said they’d rather have a rail service & had never been asked! With no ‘extensive community consultation’ (supposed to be the prerequisite for our tracks to be destroyed), beyond a hand-picked few, this is your chance to show your support for rail by voting for candidates who support this outcome.

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KYOGLE COUNCIL BOOSTS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE Kyogle Council will distribute almost $184,000 to community organisations and sporting and service clubs to build resilience and help the community get back on an even ground following the Black Summer Bushfires. The grants will be used for a variety of projects ranging from an outdoor Christmas carnival at Bonalbo and a community choir at Tabulam to installing solar panels on the Woodenbong RSL Hall, and conducting two oneday practical solar power training workshops through the Shed of Hope at Tabulam. Of the $183,110 to be disbursed, $100,000 was funded through the NSW Government’s Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery fund and $61,366 was from previously allocated Federal Bushfire Recovery Funding for Kyogle Council area projects that either came in under budget or did not proceed and had to be redistributed. Council also dissolved its Emergency Disaster Relief Fund, set up after the Norply fire, and distributed the remaining $21,744 to support the wider community. Annual Community Assistance Grants totalling $33,271 were also distributed to local organisations and individuals. Grants valued at $500 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations able to provide matching funding were awarded to five individuals and 14 community and sporting organisations. Kyogle Council General Manager Graham Kennett said it was hoped the funding would not only boost community resilience and capacity, but help return a sense of ‘normalcy’ to communities battling the combined impacts of droughts, bushfires, floods, and a world-wide pandemic. “It is always great to see Council reward the efforts of local

community groups through the allocation of funding through our annual one-off Community Assistance Grants,” Mr Kennett said. “But it is particularly gratifying on this occasion to provide additional funds through the State and Federal governments to help these community groups. “The funds will not only help them recover from the adverse events we’ve experienced over recent years, but they will also help improve their ability to face similar events that will no doubt occur in the future. “Council is looking forward to seeing this wide range of diverse projects delivered across the local government area, and I would take the opportunity to thank all those involved for their efforts. All organisations and individuals who were successful in receiving either Bushfire Resilience and Recovery funds or Community Assistance Grants will be notified by mail in the coming weeks. Note: Successful grant details attached. Bushfire – _reallocation from projects no longer going ahead ($25,000) + cost savings ($37,891) = $62,891 – Decided by resolution of Council on 8 November 2021 Community Assistance Applications Bonalbo Rural Fire Brigade Bonalbo $1,000 Purchase BBQ for catering at community information sessions and fundraisers / Firemapper Software Bonalbo SOS Progress Association Bonalbo $1,000 Celebrate A Brighter Christmas for Bonalbo community - building on successful 2020 lights and decorations bringing the community together for an outdoor Christmas Carnival. In the event of Covid a local business to cook a Christmassy gift for each household in Bonalbo,

to be delivered with an acknowledgement card Collins Creek Public Hall Land Manager Collins Creek $1,000 Update current stove and associated wiring. Currently using a donated 2nd hand stove and would like to incorporate a new stove and range hood as part of partial kitchen renovation Collins Creek P&C Collins Creek $1,000 Purchase and erect protective netting for fruit trees in food forest Grevillia Hall Committee Grevillia $10,000 Previous administrative oversite Grevillia Hall didn’t receive any drought funding when the other halls did. Findon Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager (Known as Bundgeam Hall) Terrence Creek Old Grevillia $3,115 New lighting throughout the Bundgeam Hall Hanging Rock Hall Wadeville $1,000 Gravel and road base and bobcat to repair and maintain gravel entrance to Hanging Rock Hall The Risk Hall Committee Kyogle $1,000 Upgrade the electrical board to install Safety Switches. Purchase a new BBQ for community functions Kyogle Landcare Kyogle $1,000 Nursery propagation and seedling house watering system upgrade Kyogle Landcare Inc Kyogle $1,000 Erect a street sign. Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network Kyogle $1,760 BRRVLN is the umbrella Landcare Network providing support service to local Landcare groups across the Kyogle (and Richmond Valley) LGA. The support required to each group varies according to their scale and activity focus. One commonality that extends across all groups is ensuring the health and safety of volunteers involved in their Landcare activities.

BRRVLN would like to develop a WHS resource package to provide to all local Landcare groups and is seeking a financial contribution from Kyogle Council to enable provision of this for all groups in the Kyogle LGA. The funding will cover: 7 x First Aid Kits@_$140ea = $980 8 resouce packages including print costs to the value of $200 and USB’s to the value of $80 (7 for local groups and 1 for BRRVLN) Provisions for hall hire and lunch for the WHS induction/training - $500 (2 small group events @$250 each) Summerland end of oval at back of Caravan Park. Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network Kyogle $1,760 BRRVLN is the umbrella Landcare Network providing support service to local Landcare groups across the Kyogle (and Richmond Valley) LGA. The support required to each group varies according to their scale and activity focus. One commonality that extends across all groups is ensuring the health and safety of volunteers involved in their Landcare activities. BRRVLN would like to develop a WHS resource package to provide to all local Landcare groups and is seeking a financial contribution from Kyogle Council to enable provision of this for all groups in the Kyogle LGA. Janet Menzies Roseberry Creek $255 Roseberry Creek Boules Flash Mob Roseberry Creek Landcare Roseberry Creek $1,000 Delivery of First Aid course to 10 x Roseberry Creek Landcare members. Bundgeam Preschool Inc Terrace Creek $1,500 To purchase and lay gravel or road base along the side entrance to the preschool to insure staff and parent cars have access to the preschool in wet weather. Originally asked for $3k. Can match a request for $1500

Major upgrade for Evans Heads breakwall

Richmond Valley Council’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald

THERE is no shortage of new pathways in Evans Head, and pavement along the southern breakwall is the latest to undergo an upgrade. Transport for NSW is starting work today on the $150,000 project, part of $205 million stimulus package allocated to maritime infrastructure and projects. The work involves installation of 150mm thick by three-metre wide concrete pathway and placement of no-fines concrete edges to the total width of the breakwall. The works are being performed by Soil Conservation Services on behalf of Transport for NSW, and will last for three weeks, weather permitting. Richmond Valley Council’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said the southern breakwall pathway had to be repaired numerous times over the years due to damage caused by tidal weather events and was well overdue for an upgrade. Mr Macdonald

said the upgrade’s aim was to reduce existing damage to the breakwall, improve public accessibility, as well as avoid more extensive maintenance and repair works. He said work on the southern breakwall would also improve pedestrian use. “The southern breakwall is a popular tourist attraction and recreation spot for Evans Head locals and visitors, so it is great to see the NSW Government investing in the repair of the pathway so it can continue to be enjoyed for many years to come,” Mr Macdonald said. “Recreational users, including pedestrians and fishers, are asked to be patient while the repair works are being completed as access to the breakwall will be restricted. “Local residents have been asking Council for this to happen and I’m sure they will be very pleased – it’s a result of Council’s ongoing advocacy efforts and positive relationships with the NSW Government.”

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November 25, 2021

The Northern Rivers Times

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT Seniors & Retirees are invited to ‘Relax & Chat’ over morning tea while creating your very own air-dry clay Christmas Ornaments to take home and keep on Friday, November 26 from 10am at Near 88 Cafe. Cost: $10 per person includes all craft and morning tea. Bookings at www. trybooking.com/book/ sessions?eid=835674 XMAS MARKET The North Coast Mud Trail is holding a weekend of ceramics Christmas Market at Federal on Saturday and Sunday, November 27 and 28 from 9am. North Coast Ceramics supports local ceramic practitioners by preserving and promoting quality craftsmanship while nurturing broader community appreciation of the handmade. Bookings at www. northcoastmudtrail.com. au/christmas-market-andexhibition or email info@ northcoastmudtrail.com. au. ART EXHIBITION The Ballina Art Society Annual Exhibition is a well-known annual event. Take a short drive in the country to the picturesque hamlet of Tintenbar where the exhibition will be on show in the hall on Friday, November 26 from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday, November 27 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, November 28 from 10am to 4pm. Free entry, and refreshments available.

All artworks are for sale at reasonable prices! Call Cecily on 0435 835 102 for more.

festive season begin. At the Richmond Valley Council Administration Building, Evans Head.

ART MARKET Following on from the success of the inaugural Art On Bundjalung Market held in Lismore 2019, Arts Northern Rivers is proud to announce it will be working with Bundjalung artists, local councils and community partners to a market on December 4 from 10am to 4pm at the Quad in Lismore.

WEDDING TRAIL The Tweed Wedding Trail is the largest moving wedding fair in our region. Featuring some of the best wedding venues in the country, and over 100 suppliers, the trail is a one-day event that is free and not to be missed. Come along on Sunday, January 16 from 11am and travel to each venue at your own pace, see spectacular styled set ups and meet incredible industry professionals. Head to the link to register your interest and attendance to stay in the loop - www.tcweddings. com.au/tweed-weddingtrail.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Notice Under Section 47C(6)(A) of the Native Title Act 1993 National Park Estate covered by a Native Title Application

WOMEN’S FESTIVAL The 6th Lismore Women’s Festival will be on March 4-8, 2022. Save the date. The festival now has a new host organisation: Northern Rivers Women’s and Children’s Services. Thanks to YWCA for the work they have done over the last five years to nurture the festival. More details are yet to be announced, so make sure get your updates on Facebook, or join our email or volunteers list at: https://forms.office. com/r/PLMX61Mz9r

Should the Federal Court make a determination of native title which includes an agreement under section 47C with the Attorney General, any historical extinguishment of native title is to be disregarded in the proposed Agreement Area.

POETRY CUP The 18th annual Australian grand slam of performance poetry is set for December 4-5, featuring heats all day on Saturday, semi finals Sunday morning and the Grand Final Sunday evening. First prize of $2000 and a $500 Peoples’ Choice award. Audience entry by gold coin. At the Nimbin School of Arts. STREET PARTY Richmond Valley Christmas Street Party and Tree Lightup will be on December 2 from 5pm to 9pm. Set in the heart of the Richmond Valley, the streets of Casino will come to life with the spirit of Christmas when Richmond Valley Council hosts its annual Christmas Tree Lightup and Street Party. The CBD will be closed for great entertainment to start from 5pm until 9pm. Visitors can enjoy Christmas carols, amusements, markets, delicious food, face painters, and of course a visit from Santa and his Elves. More entertainment will include pooches on parade just after 6.30pm, student performances and a fireworks finale around 8pm. TREE LIGHTUP Join us for the lighting of the Evans Head Christmas Tree! Free sausage sizzle, face painting, music and a special visit from Santa Claus! Join us on December 7 from 6.30pm and let the

XMAS CUP We couldn’t have crowds at the Lismore Cup this year, so we are bringing the party to the M&T Tyres Christmas Cup Race Day on Friday, December 17 at 11.30am. We are hosting our first Christmas VIP Marquee this year and have our Reserved Trackside Tables and Members Only Lounge available. Perfect for End of Year Work Parties, Early Christmas Catch-Ups with friends and family, or just an excuse to start the silly season early. Visit our website for more details or contact us directly.

This notice is given in accordance with section 47C(6)(a) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) to give any interested persons an opportunity to comment on the proposed agreement. The proposed agreement is subject to the registration of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement between the State and Widjabul Wia-bal that addresses the co-existence of native title rights, with park management and public use in the Widjabul Wia-bal claim area, which includes the proposed Agreement Area.

Description of the nature of the Proposed Agreement The Attorney General, as State Minister responsible for native title in New South Wales, is proposing, at least three months from the date of this notice, to enter into an agreement under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) (the proposed agreement) with the Widjabal Wia-bal as one part of a comprehensive settlement of their native title determination application which they commenced in the Federal Court of Australia.

Description of the Proposed Agreement Area The proposed agreement area will cover parts of the national park estate in northern NSW within the Widjabul Wia-bal claim area, where native title has been historically extinguished, including areas subject to public works, in Boatharbour Nature Reserve, Tuckean Nature Reserve, Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve, Goonengerry National Park, Victoria Park Nature Reserve, Mount Jerusalem National Park, Nightcap National Park, Davis Scrub Nature Reserve, Snows Gully Nature Reserve, Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve, Andrew Johnson Big Scrub Nature Reserve and Whian Whian State Conservation Area (the proposed Agreement Area).

Description of the effect of the Proposed Agreement Under the proposed agreement, the National Parks and Wildlife Service will continue to operate and manage the national park estate. If made, the determination of native title will not affect public access or any existing valid interests (such as leases or licenses) in relation to the proposed Agreement Area. It will also not affect the continued reservation of the national parks estate or access to, or operation of, public works in the park estate.

How to obtain further information about the Proposed Agreement Further information is available at environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parksreserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/communityengagement. This includes a list of the specific land parcels in the national park estate in the proposed Agreement Area, a fact sheet and details about registering for a public information session to be held in Lismore in early February 2022.

How to comment on the Proposed Agreement Any interested persons may, within three months of the date of this notice, comment on the proposed agreement. Comments should be in writing and either: • made through the on-line comments form at environment.nsw.gov.au/ topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/ community-engagement; • provided by email to: nativetitle.s47C@environment.nsw.gov.au; or • sent by mail: National Parks and Wildlife Service, (Attn: A. Moncrieff), PO Box 127, Murwillumbah NSW 2484. See environment.nsw.gov.au/help/privacy.htm for information on how the National Parks and Wildlife Service will treat any personal information that you provide.

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NETWORK LUNCH Tweed to Byron Women in Business are excited to host another networking lunch at Xenia Casuarina on Friday, November 26 from 12pm. Join us for an afternoon of networking with like minded and local business women. Cost of greek banquet is included. Purchase your own drinks on the day. Due to NSW Government restrictions all restaurants require patrons to be fully vaccinated to enter. Bookings at www. trybooking.com/book/ sessions?eid=829790.

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Music to aged care residents’ ears HAVING a boogie to music and getting your hair done are just a couple of simple pleasures residents at St Joseph’s in Lismore are enjoying again with the easing of Covid restrictions. St Joseph’s are now welcoming back visitors and residents are out and about again on bus trips. Local musician David is a favourite entertainer amongst residents and the team wasted no time inviting him to perform. “Residents are so happy to be getting back to some normality,” said St. Joseph’s, Aged Care Manager, Penny Stanley. “It has been hard for many residents being cooped up and they’ve missed connecting with events and people in the community. It’s wonderful to welcome back visitors and entertainers like David and to resume outings.” Residents Phyllis and Rodney enjoy listening to Entertainer David on guitar.

‘Softening the Eyes’ shines new light on everyday objects ARTIST Nadja Kabriel works from her studio in the NSW Northern Rivers town of Bangalow. Her new exhibition titled Softening the Eyes will be on display at Tweed Regional Gallery from Friday, December 3, until Sunday, January 20. Softening the Eyes is the artist’s response to her surroundings and her place in them. The inspiration for these works comes when Kabriel sees, in a new light, the objects that she normally walks past unnoticed. By painting them from this new perspective, she returns herself to reality. “As humans we are always trying to make sense of our place and deal with the truth of our mortal position in the world,” Kabriel said. “So by softening my eyes and turning my attention inwards, my primary objective is to return the viewer to reality, to the present, to

and draw their own still life composition in the Gallery Foyer. Drop In and Draw Sunday, December 5, 11am–3pm, Free Drop in to the Gallery and create your own still life set up inspired by the exhibition. Nadja will be on hand to offer insights into her practice and tips you can try in the Gallery and at home. All materials provided. No bookings required but capacity limits apply.

Nadja Kabriel, Bangalow Market 2021, oil on board 92 x 106cm.

something that will make us feel connected and at home.” Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said: “Nadja is a talented painter who has a a great eye for colour and pattern. The exhibition

will encourage visitors to look at these everyday objects, which can be found around our homes, as potential objects of beauty.” Kabriel holds a Bachelor of Art History and Theory from the

College of Fine Arts, University of NSW and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Over the summer school holiday period, the Tweed Regional

Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre will be highlighting the still life genre with activities for the family. From now until January 30, visitors to the Gallery are invited to use the objects provided, set up

Official Opening Friday, December 10, 5.30–8pm, $20, Bookings essential Join us for the opening celebrations with guest speaker artist Mostyn Bramley-Moore. Enjoy a complimentary drink and light refreshments upon arrival. Places are limited. Bookings essential: https:// decemberopenings. eventbrite.com.au.

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38 NEWS SURVEY FINDS OVERWHELMING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LISMORE AIRPORT Lismore City Council’s community survey found overwhelming support for Lismore Regional Airport, with respondents citing the economic benefits of the airport and employment opportunities. The survey, conducted via the Council’s Your Say Lismore community consultation website, asked residents about aircraft noise and what they wanted for the future use of the airport. One thousand responses were received. It found the key benefits were passenger flights (94%), aeromedical (97%), aviation training (89%), freight (90%) and employment (92%). While 85.2% of respondents said noise levels were no higher than five years ago. A breakdown of how often respondents are affected by aircraft noise, found 8.4% were impacted every day, 14.5% a few days a week, 10.8% at least once a week, 11.2% once

a month and 55.1% not at all. Of those affected by aircraft noise most were affected between 7am and 7pm any day of the week. Asked about pilot training at the airport, a majority of respondents saw value in its economic benefits

(91%), employment opportunities (92%), provision of high-quality training (87%) and safety of aircraft operations 91%). Just over 83% of respondents said they wanted to see more pilot training offered at the airport in the future, while 1.2% indicated

there should be none and 6.4% wanted training levels reduced. Almost 16% of respondents said it was very important to reduce noise associated with training and 21% indicated it was very important to reduce airspace congestion. The airport currently

generates more than $26 million annually for the local economy and directly creates 57 jobs, in addition to 26 indirect jobs. Pre-COVID, the airport catered for 12,000 flying passengers annually. In additional to commercial passenger flights, the Lismore

Regional Airport provides local air freight, aeromedical services for Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Angel Flight, Little Wings, Air Ambulance, Royal Flying Doctors, special doner transport services, emergency services such as fire fighting, charter flights and supports Car hire companies that are based there. Constructed in 1968, the airports history goes back even further to 1920 when the country’s first Airmail service was launched between Lismore and Tenterfield, and on 11 June 1933, Sir Charlies Kingsford-Smith made history when he landed his plane, The Southern Cross, at the airport. The data gathered from the survey will assist in ongoing community engagement as part of master planning to meet future needs and upgrading infrastructure at Lismore Regional Airport.

HUGE CLEAN TECH GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE NORTHERN RIVERS BUSINESSES Forward thinking Clarence and Richmond Valley firms have a great opportunity to get funding for new projects with the Nationals in NSW Government opening up applications for grants of up to $4 million as part of its $37 billion drive towards a carbon free future, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “Clean Technology Research and Development (R&D) Grants of $400,000 to $4 million are designed to foster the development of innovative technologies and services to lower industry carbon emissions and the Richmond Valley in particular is in the driving seat to get a guernsey,” Mr Gulaptis said. Richmond Valley was recently short listed as a potential site for a new state of the art, thermal waste-to-energy facility bringing with it high paying jobs and skills “Gone are the days when you had to choose between jobs and the

environment,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The Clarence and Richmond Valleys have the people and the technology to power us into a jobs-rich, low-emissions future including a Net Zero Plan for 2050.”

Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean said the R&D grants will support emission reducing innovations developed by universities, industry and other research organisations. “We’re calling on

New South Wales’ best engineers, scientists and researchers to come forward with their ideas on how we can lower carbon emissions into the future, and accelerate the State’s clean industrial revolution,” Mr Kean

said. The grants program is targeting coinvestment in earlystage technologies to reduce emissions in electrification and energy systems; primary industry and land management; and

powerfuels, including hydrogen. Expressions of Interest for the current round close at 5pm on 23 November 2021. More information is available at www.environment. nsw.gov.au/clean-techgrants

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New and improved Byron Visitor Centre unveiled Council has completed more than $230K of upgrades at the Byron Visitor Centre including improvements to accessibility to the centre plus beautiful landscaping, seating and artwork. “This major upgrade completes our recent work in the Byron Rail Precinct, and Council, along with the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplanning Group, couldn’t be happier with it,” Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway said. “As part of these works we’ve been able to replace the now redundant bus shelter on Jonson Street with open and accessible community space where people can sit and relax in the shade. “We are also extremely grateful to Sean and Doug Kay who have worked with us to help recreate their stunning ‘kabul’ snake artwork leading up to the Visitor’s Centre which

is already a huge hit with everyone using this connection,” he said. The ‘kabul’ or carpet snake, is a key totem of the Arakwal people and symbolises the relationship of clan members to each other, to their ancestors and to the past, and to particular places or sites. “The upgrade achieves the vision of a seamless and easy transition for visitors arriving at the bus interchange on Butler Street to make their way to the Byron Visitor Centre and on to the town centre,” Mr Holloway said. “A big thank you again to the Arakwal artists, to the Byron Masterplan Guidance group for their input in to this project, the Byron Visitor Centre for their patience and perseverance and the design and construction teams from Plummer & Smith and Greenwoods Landscape Management who brought the project to life,” Mr Holloway said.

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2. Glenreagh CWA Floor repair 3. Lawrence Historical Society - Power for the volunteers’ workshop 4. Wooli Community Hall - Air con and acoustics 5. Uniting Preschool Grafton - Pain interior 6. New Life Church Grafton - Fans for the sports and rec area 7. Braunstone Social And Tennis Club - Walkway and awing 8. Grafton Rowing Club - Female toilets 9. Grafton Community Shed - Covered verandah 10. Grafton District Golf Club - Cart pathway 11. Carrs Creek School Of Arts Hall - Toilets 12. Grafton Sporting Car Club - Pit facilities 13. Grafton Clay Target Club - Road repairs 14. Lower Clarence Netball Association – Access path 15. Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation - Van for youth program 16. Maclean Rotary Book shed upgrade 17. Maclean Golf Club Shed extension

18. Ashby Rural Fire Brigade - Access ramp 19. Ashby Hall - Access ramp 20. Yamba Surf Life Saving Club - Painting of Clubhouse 21. Port of Yamba Historical Society - Fire safety upgrade for Yamba Museum 22. Lower Clarence Community Radio Generator 23. Iluka Woombah Men’s Shed - Indoor and outdoor upgrades 24. Iluka Bowls Club Ltd - Audio And Visual Equipment For Conference And Function Room “Working with groups like these makes the trips to Parliament in Sydney worthwhile,” Mr Gulaptis said. The Community Building Partnership program is one of a number of Nationals in NSW Government initiatives designed to make regional communities like those in the Clarence even better places to work, rest and play.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS GET WORN UP TO KEEP 2000 TONNES OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS OUT OF LANDFILL

It’s National Recycling Week – and Byron Shire Council has teamed up with textile upcycle company, Worn Up, to offer collection of endof-life uniforms from schools so they can be transformed into new long-lasting products like desks and tiles. “We’re inviting all our local schools and their communities to take up this opportunity with Worn Up to recycle school uniforms that would otherwise end up in landfill,” Council’s Resource Recovery Education and Projects Officer, Sarah Child said. “Whilst we encourage uniforms to stay in circulation through reuse and second-hand systems for as long as possible, when they’re no longer wearable and ready for the bin - this is where Worn Up comes in,” she said. “We have five local schools onboard already and are calling out to all our local schools

to get involved in the exciting new world of textile upcycling. What better way to teach kids about sustainability and circular economies,” Ms Child said. Approximately 800,000 tonnes of textile waste generated by Australians is sent to landfill each year and 95 percent of that is potentially recyclable. While school uniforms are a small section of textile waste, the Worn Up program helps to educate students and school communities about the impact of textile waste on the environment and how to build a circular model for textile reuse. “The idea that you can turn an old school uniform into a school desk is just the beginning and the innovation that could lead to an entirely circular system of thread-to-thread, is something we want our communities and our kids to understand and

be at the forefront of,” Ms Child said. “The Worn-Up program is offering schools four collections of their uniform waste over 12 months and as sponsor of the initiative, Council picks up the small collection fee. “It could be something taken up by the school, it’s SRC or P&C. “Our intention is to collect data throughout the program and provide a report to Council at the end of the 12 months, to help guide future textile recycling initiatives in the Byron Shire,” Ms Child said. Council will also be participating in the Worn Up program by recycling any nonwearable uniforms. All schools with a school uniform are eligible and can directly contact Council’s Resource Recovery Education and Projects Officer at schild@ byron.nsw.gov.au

SUPPORT FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN

Aboriginal children and families will have additional support to participate in 600 hours of quality early childhood education in the two years prior to school. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said that over 50 eligible early childhood education services will receive grants that will allow preschool students to engage and learn in their earliest years. “Participation in early childhood education is fundamental to ensure children have the best possible start to their educational journeys. This is about making sure

that Aboriginal children and their families are supported and have easy access to quality early learning,” Ms Mitchell said. “These grants will enable services to provide educational activities that will strengthen the foundations of children’s learning in those crucial years before school.” Grants of up to $10,000 are available for a range of initiatives to support access to quality preschool education for Aboriginal children that will benefit and enrich the development of culture in the community. “The funding can be used for initiatives such

as transport services to help families access the preschools, development opportunities for staff to learn how to further support Aboriginal children and engagement with Aboriginal community members,” Ms Mitchell said. “Services will have the opportunity, for example, to engage with local Aboriginal community members to conduct dreamtime story-telling sessions or explore Aboriginal art. “They’ll also be able to provide access to specialised staff to deliver targeted support to Aboriginal children and their families.”

NEW FROG SPECIES ‘HOPPING’ INTO PROTECTION A new frog species has been discovered in Wollumbin National Park in northern New South Wales, and is one of only two known species that store their tadpoles on their bodies. Researchers from University of Newcastle and the South Australian Museum recently identified the species as distinct from its close relation, another ‘hippocket’ or pouched frog Assa darlingtoni, after genetic analysis. Minister for Environment Matt Kean said the NSW Government took immediate action to protect the tiny frogs, declaring their habitat an Asset of Intergenerational Significance under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. “This incredible discovery shows just how much we don’t know about the world around us, with this tiny 16mm frog found on just one isolated mountain in the Wollumbin National Park,” Mr Kean said. “The small population size makes this frog more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which is why the NSW Government moved quickly to protect its habitat within days of being formally described.

“A conservation action plan will be developed to ensure the survival of this fascinating frog species, which has been living undiscovered high in the cool forest.” The tiny frog population is confined to around 2,000 ha on Wollumbin Mountain (Bundjalung name for Mount Warning) in the Wollumbin National Park, and is within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The new species has been named Assa wollumbin sp.nov. in consultation with Aboriginal Elders of the Wollumbin Consultative Group. University of Newcastle’s Dr Michael Mahony, one of the researchers who described the species, said it was an exciting find. “The hip-pocket frog

is not only unique for its amazing breeding biology among Australian frogs, but it is also unique among frogs of the world, since there are only four of the 4000 species worldwide that have male parental care where the male carries its developing tadpoles,” Dr Mahony said. Assets of Intergenerational Significance are areas of exceptional value that warrant special protection and are part of our commitment to zero-extinction within NSW national parks. The research also revealed the new species will likely meet the criteria for listing as critically endangered due to its specific habitat needs and restricted distribution. The new frog species is described in scientific journal Zootaxa.

New Community Recycling Station opens at Ocean Shores Council has installed a new Community Recycling Station in the Ocean Shores Shopping Centre (near Coles) for household batteries, mobile phones and fluoro light bulbs – coinciding with National Recycling Week. “People might not be aware that we now have seven Community Recycling Stations around the Shire to make recycling problem waste items easier than ever, including at the Bangalow Bowls Club, Woolworths Mullumbimby, Council Offices Mullumbimby, Woolworths Byron Bay, Bunnings Byron Bay (which also accepts ink cartridges and x-rays) and at Council’s Resource Recovery Centre in Myocum,” Council’s Resource Recovery Education

Officer Sarah Child said. “Get your problem waste items together and bring them to one of these recycling stations – or if you have larger amounts of these items, please take them straight to the Community Recycling Centre at the Resource Recovery Centre in Myocum which is set up to deal with larger quantities and other problem household waste, including paint, oils, gas bottles and electronics,” she said. “Recycling these problem items reduces the need to extract more resources from the planet. It also prevents many toxic materials entering the natural environment. “Did you know that a mobile phone can have up to 95 percent of its materials recovered

and used again? This includes vastly mined metals like gold, copper, silver and palladium,” Ms Child said. In the last 5 years, 158 tonnes of all household problem waste including mobile phones, paints, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, car batteries, motor oil and smoke detectors have been dropped off at the Byron Community Recycling Centre (CRC) for recycling or safe disposal, with an estimated saving to Council and the community of over $323,900. To find out more about what can be dropped off and where go to Council’s website A to Z Waste and recycling list - Byron Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) or call the Resource Recovery Hotline on 1300 652 625

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Community shines while making positive impact THE 2021 Tweed Sustainability Award winners impressed judges with their commitment to the environment. From saving turtle hatchlings on local beaches to regenerating waterways through innovative farming practices, this year’s Tweed Sustainability Awards winners show every step counts when it comes to driving sustainable living. Held every two years, winners of the 2021 Tweed Sustainability Awards were presented with their trophies during a Covid-safe awards ceremony on Friday, November 12. Twelve nominations were received this year and the winners for each category are: • Regenerative Agriculture: Woodland Valley Farm • Wildlife & Habitat Conservation: (two winners) Tweed Landcare Inc and Green Heroes • Tourism and

Hospitality: Mavis’s Kitchen • Education: Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School • Community Group: Agape Outreach Inc

• Business: Southern Cross Credit Union • Adult: Ari Ehrlich, Caldera Environment Centre • People’s Choice: Lindisfarne Anglican

Grammar School Launched in 2019, this is the second time the biennial Tweed Sustainability Awards have been run and the judges were impressed

with the quality of entries. Council’s Sustainability Program Leader Debbie Firestone said she was thrilled to coordinate the awards and promote the

nominees’ achievements in what has been a challenging year for the community. “Even though we’ve faced a global pandemic, these local people and businesses are still giving it their all to make a difference to the environment here in the Tweed and I’d like to thank all of the nominees for their inspiring actions and achievements,” Ms Firestone said. “As people around the world grapple with climate change, it’s crucial we celebrate and share the positive action members of our community are doing to contribute to sustainability in the Tweed. “In this game, every little step counts – we hope these awards go some way to sharing our nominees’ achievements and hopefully inspire others to do their best by our environment.” Find out more about the winners at tweed. nsw.gov.au/tweedsustainability-awards.

$160,000 funding for cane-toad busting conservationists AFTER the worst bushfires in history tore through the Southeast QLD and Northeast NSW two years ago, natural resource managers across Southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers have secured over $160,000 of Landcare funding to coordinate a massive strike on destructive cane toad populations. The number of these invasive creatures, whose presence drastically impact the survival of native species from goannas and snakes to insects, turtles, and small carnivorous marsupials, has boomed in the wake of the Black Summer fires and extreme rain and flood events. “Recent studies have shown a significant increase in cane toad numbers and movement throughout these regions. The fires removed vegetation barriers making movement easy and swift, with the following wet

seasons being perfect for breeding,” explained Kelly McRae, Clarence Landcare. Supported by the (PLS INCLUDE) Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants (PLS INCLUDE), Clarence Landcare and Watergum will join forces to educate and prepare communities across the regions for

The Great Cane Toad Bust. Emily Vincent, Program Manager at Watergum, expanded on the project. “With support from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants, this project aims to raise awareness of the negative impacts of cane toads, encourage community members

to become active cane toad controllers and create a national network of organisations committed to cane toad control efforts. With a series of preceding events leading up to a week-long competition, The Great Cane Toad Bust in January, the national cane toad bust will be carried out by

individuals and groups with results collated online for all to see.” Organisers will gather groups of volunteers equipped with gloves, head torches, and buckets, and lead toad busting events in communities in Northeast NSW, Southeast QLD, and beyond.

“This event builds on Watergum’s national cane toad control program, and it’s exciting to be partnering with them on a project with such a broad reach,” said Kelly. “While it may be an unusual activity for those new to cane toad control, make no mistake, toad busting is a lot of fun. It’s a great opportunity to get out at night with your family and friends and search for the nocturnal native wildlife you are trying to protect. We’re looking forward to getting the community involved and giving our native species the best chance of recovery post fires.” The Australian Government funded $14 million Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants are supporting projects in regions impacted by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20.

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Portrait painter says it’s all About Face By Tim Howard CLARENCE Valley residents are signing up quickly for a chance to have their portraits painted by globe trotting local artist Terry Bouton. Ms Bouton, who has been based at her property at Coutts Crossing for the past decade, loves to jet around the world following her artistic passions. But with Covid-19 restrictions keeping her to Zoom painting with her artistic groups in Canada and Europe, she has decided to let loose her talents over this year’s Jacaranda Festival. Due to the postponement of the festival proper to early December, Ms Bouton has delayed her portraiture sessions, titled About Face, to December 1, 2 and 3. On December 4 she said she would change tack and do a live sculpture of a local woman. She has secured funding through the NSW government quick response small project grants. “I received this grant which funds the materials used in the demonstrations and free drawings at the library,” Ms Bouton said. “I enabled me to set up gallery space in the foyer at the Grafton Library, where residents can see her portraits, including a number of local figures, like a portrait I’ve just done of Clarence Valley deputy mayor Jason

Kingsley.” Ms Bouton, who trained in Chicago 20 years ago as a portrait artist, will paint or draw her subjects publicly in a 25-minute session. The sitter can have a free photograph of the drawing or purchase the original for $99. “That’s roughly half price for that type of sitting,” she said. In addition to the portraits of local people visitors can also cabinet full of the tools of her trade. Ms Bouton said there would be some similarity to the popular television program Anh’s Brush with Fame, where artist and comedian Anh Do paints celebrity figures while interviewing them. “With me it’s more like

having your hair done at the hairdresser,” she said. “I like to chat with people about what’s going on in their lives and draw out how they’re feeling. “It’s actually important in capturing a feeling of what the person all about.” She said people all people need to do to have their portrait done was call the library on 6641 0100 and book a 25-minute session on one of the three days. Ms Bouton was excited at the prospect of drawing portraits for three days. “I don’t what it is, but I love doing portraits,” she said. “If I had a person in front of me 24/7 I couldn’t be happier.” She also wants to share

ABOVE: Artist Terry Bouton sizes up her most recent portrait of Clarence Valley deputy mayor Jason Kingsley at her exhibition hanging in the entrance foyer at Grafton library. LEFT: Ms Bouton’s portrait of street artist Kade Valja, now hanging in the foyer at Grafton library.

her passion for art and sculpture and has set up two popular art groups during her extended stay in the Clarence. Through the Grafton Art Club she began a Monday Night Portrait Group that has 38 regular members and her sculpting group, Kiln Group for Grafton, which has about 60

members. Ms Bouton said the while the sculpting group was going well, the lack of access to a suitable kiln to fire the clay sculptures was a drawback. “I have my own, but it’s not in a suitable location for the group,” she said. But she hoped this would change soon after an offer from South Grafton Emporium owner Annie Dodd. “Annie has offered the group the use of building and use of a kiln,” she said. “It’ll be a gold coin

donation thing.” Ms Bouton said once Covid-19 restrictions settle she would also be interested in taking on school group interested in learning painting and sculptural techniques. She was also looking forward to doing more domestic work, perhaps entering a work for the next bigger art competitions. “I did a drawing of graffiti artist Kade Valja, he’s a lovely kid. I’d like to paint him for a portrait prize,” she said.

$3M BOOST FOR BUSH AND BORDER COMMUNITIES HIT HARD BY PANDEMIC KYOGLE, Tweed and Tenterfield shires are among councils set to share in $3 million in funding to boose Covid-19 response efforts. State Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said NSW Partnerships: Local Councils Program – Stage 2 would provide grants of $90,000 each for 33 bush and border councils. “While our State is

reopening as Covid-19 restrictions ease and vaccination rates increase, we need to ensure we continue to support our vulnerable communities hardest hit by the pandemic,” Mrs Hancock said. “The grants, targeted at small rural councils and those adjoining state and territory borders, recognise the additional challenges they have faced during the pandemic such as

resource constraints, isolation, the tyranny of distance, border closures and other cross-border impacts.” Mrs Hancock said Stage 1 of the program provided funding to the former 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern in Sydney. “Now I am delighted to extend financial support to our small rural and border councils and communities,” Mrs

Hancock said. “I also want to congratulate our councils for their dedication and commitment to continuing to support their communities during such unprecedented challenges.” Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward said the NSW Government was dedicated to supporting those in need during the pandemic and building community resilience.

“These grants will help ensure critical support for some of our most vulnerable living in our rural and border areas, including Indigenous communities, migrants, seniors, and people with a disability,” Mrs Ward said. “These council-led initiatives could include caseworkers, bilingual workers, mental health support, communication activities to reach target groups, emergency

meals, transport to vaccination hubs, and small business assistance, particularly in tourism and hospitality. “As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease and our vaccination rates increase, it’s paramount that we have the right support in place across our rural and border communities to ensure no one is left behind.”

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GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS TWO dozen new community projects in the Clarence Valley have just been funded in the latest round of the Nationals in NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. “We are allocating a little under $400,000 for 24 local projects that will significantly enhance many aspects of community life in the Clarence Valley,” Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said. Clarence Valley Mayor Jim Simmons welcomed the funding, which includes a successful $13,000 bid from the council for air con and other works totalling at Wooli Community Hall. “We are always happy to work with other

levels of government for community infrastructure upgrades across the Valley,” Cr Simmons said. Funding was granted to: • Glenreagh RFS Station upgrade • Glenreagh CWA Floor repair • Lawrence Historical Society - Power for the volunteers’ workshop • Wooli Community Hall - Air con and acoustics • Uniting Preschool Grafton - Pain interior • New Life Church Grafton - Fans for the sports and rec area • Braunstone Social And Tennis Club Walkway and awing • Grafton Rowing Club - Female toilets • Grafton Community

Shed - Covered verandah • Grafton District Golf Club - Cart pathway • Carrs Creek School Of Arts Hall - Toilets • Grafton Sporting Car Club - Pit facilities • Grafton Clay Target Club - Road repairs • Lower Clarence Netball Association – Access path • Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation - Van for youth program • Maclean Rotary Book shed upgrade • Maclean Golf Club Shed extension • Ashby Rural Fire Brigade - Access ramp • Ashby Hall - Access ramp • Yamba Surf Life Saving Club - Painting of Clubhouse • Port of Yamba Historical Society - Fire

safety upgrade for Yamba Museum • Lower Clarence Community Radio Generator • Iluka Woombah

Men’s Shed - Indoor and outdoor upgrades • Iluka Bowls Club Ltd - Audio And Visual Equipment For Conference And

Function Room “Working with groups like these makes the trips to Parliament in Sydney worthwhile,” Mr Gulaptis said.

Community input sought on draft concept plan for Uki village INPUT is being sought to help develop a plan to improve and protect public spaces in Uki’s village centre for the enjoyment of the community, in keeping with the spirit of the area. Tweed Shire Council’s Acting Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said the community’s input was vital to help inform the draft plan, which in turn would create a longterm vision of how the village’s public spaces can be improved. “Uki Village is nestled at the foothills of Wollumbin/Mount Warning and is in the heart of the ‘Green Caldera’ – it’s a small village that is deeply treasured by the local community,” Mr Smith said. “The draft Uki Village Concept Plan is a proposal to improve and protect the area in the centre of town and will be used to inform future upgrades. So, it’s vital

An aerial view of Uki village in the heart of the Tweed Valley.

the community provides feedback so we can achieve a shared vision.” The draft Uki Village Concept Plan has been developed in

consultation with the Uki Public Hall & Recreation Reserve Trust, Uki & District Residents Association and the Uki & South Arm Historical

Society. The plan will define a shared vision for open spaces at Uki village centre and will inform Council applications for

funding in the future. The draft concept plan considers park facilities, connecting pathways in the village centre, tree planting

for natural shade, river viewing opportunities, improvements to car parking and accessibility. The plan also considers improvements to the existing buildings on land managed by the Uki Public Hall & Recreation Reserve Trust and Uki & District Residents Association. Join us at a Community Information Session at the Uki Farmers Market on Saturday, December 4 from 8am to 12:30pm to discuss ideas and provide feedback on the draft plan. Alternatively, visit yoursaytweed.com. au to find out more about the project, view the draft plan and provide feedback before December 8. This project is part of council’s commitment to protect and improve the quality of the Tweed’s open space network. This commitment and the actions planned are described in Ccuncil’s Open Space Strategy (2019–2029).

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FINDING YOUR PATHWAY TO A SECURE FUTURE THROUGH NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

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Planning for the future means taking small steps towards your goals every day. For those of you looking for a career pathway that builds on existing skills or sets you off in a whole new direction, knowing which steps to take can feel like finding that notorious needle in a haystack. As you sift through the options, it’s worth the time to look closely at what nationally recognised training is and how it can open many doors for your future and your career. The most significant and immediate benefit is the specialised teaching delivered in the classroom and in the field. This means that you graduate with highlevel, practical expertise, formally accredited and job ready. As a skilled member of the Australian workforce, you step out able to hold your ground in any interview, or even start your own business. Because these qualifications represent the highest standards in vocational learning, the long-term benefits include the ability to leverage into university or higher industry training and promotion. So, as you think about where you want

to be in 12 months or 2 years’ time, look at some of the incredible students from Byron Community College who have stepped into the possibilities. “I had no recent experience and wasn’t even getting to the interview stage of job applications. I was feeling insecure so felt like I needed a refresher and a way to develop contacts in this region. My work placement was at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre – exactly where I had hoped for. Now, a couple of months after finishing the course, I work there on a casual basis. The course was such a great experience for me. It offered me the chance to say to myself: I can do this.” - Treena Lenthall (Certificate IV in Community Services) “The Certificate IV made perfect financial sense as because I was on Centrelink benefits at the time, the course was essentially free. But I had a pre-conceived idea that a community college course couldn’t be good. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I’m working at a massage clinic already. I’m enjoying it but my aim is to be an independent sole trader. With this course,

I’ve learned that it’s not too late to try a new career and challenge old beliefs. The environment and care within the College was marvelous. I always felt included, cared for and heard.” Marcus Irwin (Certificate IV in Massage Therapy) I’ve always wanted to be a nurse but, at home in Vanuatu, I didn’t finish high school, where I learned some English but not much. When I first started, my learning ability was not that great and there were words I didn’t understand. I told my teachers I was thinking of quitting, and they reminded me to take it one day at a time. I held onto those needed words of advice. Once I’m finished, I’ll be recognised in this industry anywhere in Australia. The course has given me security. I say to anyone considering studying to keep going. Believe in yourself, there is a window of opportunity out there.” - Rhonda Keers (Certificate III in Individual Support) With over 28 years in operation, Byron Region Community College is delivering world-class, nationally recognised training in Permaculture, Community Services, Individual Support, Horticulture and Massage Therapy. This training is subsidised by the NSW government and Austudy approved so, for many students, earning a qualification comes at no cost. The Teachers, Staff and Student Support team are there to help you achieve your goals. Never lost in the system, Byron Community College has a unique and welcoming campus that is a place for everyone to build an empowered life. With limited places available in 2022, start your leaning journey and enquire with the College today. For more details call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege. org.au.

Community ready to celebrate Christmas AFTER a couple of years of uncertainty, Richmond Valley Council has confirmed the Community Christmas Festival Calendar will return for 2021 and will run from Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 19. And in more good news, the festive season in Coraki and Woodburn will this year be a little bit brighter with both villages getting a sixmetre-high community Christmas tree. Tree lightups will coincide with the Woodburn Carols by Candlelight on Saturday, December 11 in Riverside Park, and the Coraki Christmas Markets on Saturday, December 18 in Memorial Park. The Richmond Valley Community Christmas Street Party and Tree Light up will take place on Thursday, December 2 in the Casino CBD, and the Evans Head Christmas Tree Light up will take place on Tuesday, December 7 in front of council’s administration building. Other Christmas events include: the Casino Lions Christmas Carols, Friday, December 3, Colley Park; Evans Head Rotary Christmas Parade and Carols, Sunday, December 12, Evans Head CBD and Surf Club; Casino Golf Club Christmas Markets, Sunday, December 12, Golf Club grounds; and Casino RSM Community Christmas Carols, Sunday, December 19, RSM Club. Council’s Director

Community Service Delivery Angela Jones said it was time for council to plan a lot of fun activities for our amazing community as we finally started to come out the other side of natural disasters and the pandemic. Ms Jones said nothing said Christmas like the Valley’s communal outdoor celebrations with music, markets, food stalls, lots of shopping options, amusement rides and fireworks. She said each event would be jam-packed with family friendly lineups of performances, and much like any Christmas-themed event, there would be a special visitor taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the Richmond Valley. “It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas as we head towards December, and Richmond Valley residents and visitors will get their first taste of the festive season on Thursday 2 December at the Richmond Valley Community Christmas Street Party and Tree Light up, with the Casino CBD transforming into a festive-themed wonderland with crafts, food and gift stalls,” Ms Jones said. “All of our December celebrations will be fantastic, and I encourage businesses to get in on the act by decorating their shop fronts and staying open throughout the festivities.” Ms Jones said the most impressive features of the celebrations would

be the lighting of the community Christmas trees. She said council was pleased to be able to purchase trees for Coraki and Woodburn. “The trees will soon be in the process of being decked out and decorated and residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy their majestic presence,” Ms Jones said. Ms Jones said patience and hard work had allowed the celebrations to happen in a Covidsafe way. She said council’s Events team was planning for two different scenarios in case NSW didn’t reach the 95 per cent double vaccination rate before December 15. At the moment, those who are not fully vaccinated cannot attend outdoor events. All people over the age of 16 years are required to provide proof of vaccination status, or exemption, to attend events being held pre December 15. She said given the Richmond Valley local government area was at 86.4 per cent fully vaccinated, council was anticipating a big turnout. “If all goes well and NSW’s double vaccination rate keeps rising, the earlier events will be able to host an increased number of people, but if restrictions are still in place, we will have Covid-safe versions of each event,” Ms Jones said.

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There are times for hard-hitting drama, and there are times for a cup of tea with two oversized spoonfuls of sugar: welcome to The Larkins. More than 30 years after The Darling Buds of May series, this adaptation doesn’t try to rewrite the story one iota. It’s a smart move – the world could do with sweetness and this dramedy offers it in spades. There’s a danger that fans of the original won’t appreciate the nostalgia, but new viewers with fresh eyes are likely to fall in love with the large working-class Larkin family from 1950s rural Kent. The meandering story, starring Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan (pictured), features some wonderfully over-the-top sets.

No longer the new kid on the block, this Aussie rendition of the British format is arguably the most popular version in the world. This family-friendly romp hosted by Hamish Blake (pictured) has now clocked up three seasons, making it the longest-running LEGO Masters anywhere. Now, a festive Christmas special with a bevy of well-known guests is proving again that good things come in small (bricklike) packages. In tonight’s jubilant finale, Sophie Monk, Scott Cam, Brooke Boney and their teammates have one last hurrah before finding out who will be crowned the LEGO Masters Bricksmas winners. It’s a colourful and joyous spectacle which would have been perfect Christmas Eve fare.

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Ever looked at your favourite snack food and wondered just how its makers manage to pack in the right amount of taste, crunch and finger-licking goodness? Well this new series, hosted by chefs Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow (pictured), promises to unlock some of Australia’s snacking secrets. Each episode sees highly awarded chefs try to crack the magic formula as they recreate everything from Twisties and Drumsticks to a Hungry Jack’s Whopper. Tonight, the contenders take on that delicious Christmas-party staple – Cadbury Favourites – while ex-Goggleboxer Yvie Jones journeys into the factory to discover the truth about its creation.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 Searching For Superhuman. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Following The Drug Money. (PG, R) 1.30 The Sound. (PG, R) 2.00 Re-Frame. (Mls, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Employables. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PG) 3.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Secrets Unearthed. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Web Of Dreams. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Abduction Of Angie. (2017, Mav) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 Bachelorette Aust. (PGls, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson explores a well-designed garden. Clarence Slockee visits a community garden on Yuin Country. 8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. Endeavour plays bodyguard to a soccer star who has been threatened by the IRA. 10.00 Talking Heads. (PG) A vicar’s wife shares her thoughts. 10.50 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.05 The Vaccine. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 Preppers. (MA15+l, R) The preppers kidnap an archaeologist. 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Balmoral: 1936-1955. Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Empire With Michael Portillo. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo reveals how the British Empire was built. 9.25 Dig World War II. (R) Part 1 of 4. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 The Back Side Of Television: Excellent Question Elizabeth. (MA15+, R) 11.20 The Twelve. (MA15+ds, R) 4.00 Creative Minds. (PGa, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Joh and Harry explore Huggins Hill Farm. Charlie and Juliet design an outdoor entertainment area. Adam and Sam show how to build your own gym equipment. 8.30 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) An astronaut believed to be dead after his crew were forced to abandon their expedition to Mars prematurely, has to rely on his ingenuity to survive in the planet’s hostile conditions while awaiting rescue. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Kartika The Tiger. (PG) Taronga Zoo has too many Sumatran Tigers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sum Of All Fears. (2002, Mlv, R) A CIA analyst pursues a group of terrorists who are threatening to provoke catastrophic conflict between the US and Russia by detonating a nuclear weapon at a gridiron game in Baltimore. Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell. 10.55 MOVIE: 21 Grams. (2003, MA15+als, R) Sean Penn. 1.10 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. (R) 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is James Blunt. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) Dr Chris is on the hunt to find the perfect pet. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Josh Gad, Nadiya Hussain and Rod Stewart. 9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival Offensive. (MA15+ls, R) Comedians include Amy Schumer, Margaret Cho, Hannibal Buress, Whitney Cummings and Jimmy Carr. 10.30 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. Davis Cup. Australia v Croatia. Continued. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Saved & Remade. 8.30 MOVIE: Darkest Hour. (2017, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Little Men. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.00 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 8.35 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.15 Rock’n Roll. (2017, M, French) 12.30pm Gundala. (2019, M, Indonesian) 2.40 Abe. (2019, PG) 4.15 Stanley Ka Dabba. (2011, PG, Hindi) 6.00 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 7.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, M) 9.30 Churchill. (2017, M) 11.30 Colonia. (2015, MA15+) 1.35am Love Is In The Air. (2005, M, French) 3.35 Rock’n Roll. (2017, M, French) 5.50 Stanley Ka Dabba. (2011, PG, Hindi)

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Master Builders 2021 Excellence In Housing Awards. 8.30 Jabba’s Movies. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 1.00 Ink Master. 2.00 Ink Master: Redemption. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.25 Leepu And Pitbull. 4.20 MOVIE: Lost In Space. (1998, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Making A Model. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 Young Sheldon. 6.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012, M) 12.10am The Arrangement. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Making A Model. 2.50 Clarence. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

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ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.30 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Vaccine. 8.00 Planet America. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 Planet America. 1.10 News. 1.30 Friday Briefing. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 5.00 DW News. 5.15 Close Of Business. 5.45 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Going Places. 11.00 Twelve Canoes. 12.10pm MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, M) 2.10 Gifts Of The Maarga. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Project Planet. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Strait To The Plate. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Watership Down. (1978, PG) 9.05 Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Karla Grant Presents. 9.55 Hawaiian: The Legend Of Eddie Aikau. 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Explore TV Viking. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Best House On The Block. 4.30 Desert Flippers. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 8.30 Barnwood Builders. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Operation Ouch! 12.30 Horrible Histories. 1.00 Gym Stars. 1.30 Fierce Earth. 2.00 Top Jobs For Dogs. 2.30 The Athena. 3.00 Mortified. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 Art Ninja. 4.25 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.55 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Planet 51. (2009, PG) 8.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Sword Art Online. 9.10 Log Horizon. 9.35 School Of Rock. 10.00 Close.

11.30 Oliver’s Twist. Noon Mystery Diners. 12.30 Mexican Table. 1.00 Food Safari. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Food Factory USA. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Oliver’s Twist. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Nigella Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 8.30 Jamie’s Great Britain. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s France. 10.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 10.30 Counter Space. 11.00 Late Programs.

Mighty Ships. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.00 M*A*S*H. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greyhound Racing. Melbourne Cup. 7.00 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration. 12.30am Late Programs.

7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, November 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Nolan. (PG, R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R)

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 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.20 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 5. Internationaux de France. H’lights. 3.50 In The Shadow Of The Moon. (R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PGav, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Beretts’ Tour De Cure. (PGa) 1.00 MOVIE: Jailhouse Rock. (1957, PGav, R) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) 3.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Animal Embassy. (R) 12.30 Destination WA: Discovering The East Kimberley. (PG) 1.00 Good Food Kitchen. 1.30 My Way. (PG, R) 2.00 The 55th Annual Country Music Awards. (PGl) 4.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Healthy Homes Aust. (R) 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 12.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 1.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 1.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 2.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v USA. 5.00 News.

6.00 Inside Dame Elisabeth’s Garden. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Larkins. (Premiere, PG) The lives of a working-class family. 8.20 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav) Part 3 of 4. Vivien is introduced to Colin Jordan’s wife – dedicated Nazi occultist Francoise Dior. 9.15 Total Control. (Mal, R) Alex’s success on the campaign trail has caught the attention of popular incumbent Jack Ramsay. 10.10 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 11.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels. (Return, PG) 9.25 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PGlns, R) 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.15 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time In America. (1984, MA15+avw, R) 3.20 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (PGa, R) 4.10 Creative Minds. (PG, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Final. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 10.30 MOVIE: Rampage. (2018, Mv, R) A primatologist teams up with a geneticist to try to save an albino gorilla after it is infected with a mysterious pathogen. Together, they must prevent two giant mutated animals from wreaking havoc in Chicago. Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman. 12.45 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R) Dr Harry Cooper has travelled far and wide in his quest for crazy chooks, perfect pooches and other favourites. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, PGlsv, R) Pilots compete at an elite US flying school. Tom Cruise. 9.40 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, Mv, R) The crew of a US Navy warship finds themselves involved in a pitched battle against aliens. Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård. 12.00 MOVIE: 8 Mile. (2002, Malsv, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. Jamie Oliver reinvents family favourites. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are on high alert. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 2. Adelaide United v Melbourne City. From Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. 10.00 Ambulance. (Mal, R) With climate change protests causing gridlock in London, emergency call handlers deal with a patient having twins. 12.20 Miniseries: Lie With Me. (Madl, R) Part 4 of 4. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.15 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Ross Noble: El Hablador. 9.45 Mock The Week. 10.20 Schitt’s Creek. 11.05 Catastrophe. 11.35 Unprotected Sets. Midnight Rage 30: The Story Of Rage. 12.55 Red Dwarf. 1.25 Escape From The City. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 The Hive. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon British Columbia Is Burning. 12.30 SBS Courtside. 1.00 Basketball. NBA. Denver Nuggets v Milwaukee Bucks. 3.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Megafactories. 6.00 MOVIE: Nintendo Quest. (2017, PG) 7.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Creamerie. 9.30 The X-Files. 12.50am South Park. 1.45 King Of The Road. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Three Wide No Cover. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. 5.00 Border Security: International. 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 4.00 Weekender. 4.30 Creek To Coast. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Seaway. 11.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.20pm Avengers. 1.20 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.35 MOVIE: Lawman. (1971, PG) 3.35 MOVIE: Support Your Local Gunfighter. (1971, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. 1pm Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 MacGyver. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 NCIS: Los Angeles. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Play Your Pets Right. 2.45 Log Horizon. 3.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 3.35 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 Art Ninja. 4.25 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.55 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Play Your Pets Right. 6.45 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Lost In Oz. 9.00 All Hail King Julien. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Stanley Ka Dabba. Continued. (2011, PG, Hindi) 7.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 9.25 Goal! (2005, PG) 11.35 The Belier Family. (2014, M, French) 1.35pm Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.15 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 5.15 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 9.30 Fist Of Fury. (1972, M, Cantonese) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars. 2.00 More Than 1000. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. (Return) 4.00 Boating. UIM Class 1 World Powerboat C’ship. Roar Offshore. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Malcolm. 2.30 Liquid Science. 3.00 MOVIE: Three Wishes. (1995) 5.15 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. (2015, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Shrek The Third. (2007, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Click. (2006, M) 11.00 MOVIE: The Dictator. (2012, MA15+) 12.35am Westside. 2.30 Mexican Dynasties. 3.20 Clarence. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 6.55 The King Of Queens. 7.55 Becker. 8.55 The Middle. 9.45 Frasier. 10.15 To Be Advised. 1pm 2021 American Music Awards. 4.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Nancy Drew. 3.30 Undercover Girlfriends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 4pm ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 ABC News Regional. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 China Tonight. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. (Final) 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 New Normal. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm How To Cook. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy Christmas Specials. 3.30 Mississippi Adventure. 4.30 How To Cook. 5.00 New Caledonia. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 7.00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace. 7.30 Donal’s Meals In Minutes. 8.30 Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. H’lights. 2.10 Cricket. NT Twenty20 Strike League. 4.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 5.00 Indian Country Today. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Going Places. 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 On The Record. 10.05 MOVIE: Children Of Men. (2006, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Postcards. Noon Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 House Hunters. 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Building Alaska. 4.30 Building Off The Grid. 5.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 6.30 Log Cabin Living. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 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 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, November 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Pilgrimage: Road To Rome. (R) 3.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 4.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 The Sound.

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 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 5. Internationaux de France. H’lights. 4.30 Black Hole: Universe’s Greatest Mystery. (R) 5.40 Nazi Megastructures. (PGa, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 7th Gear. (PG) 2.00 Beretts’ Tour De Cure. (PGa, R) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) 3.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.30 Fishing Aust. 12.00 MOVIE: A Home Of Our Own. (1993, PGl, R) 2.10 MOVIE: The Santa Squad. (2020, G) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 GCBC. (R) 2.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (Return, PGl) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) A TV presenter is murdered. 8.40 Total Control. (MA15+l) The day of the election arrives and Alex and her team make a final push to win over the voters of Freeman. 9.35 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv) 10.30 Stateless. (Final, Malsv, R) 11.30 Talking Heads. (PG, R) 12.15 Silent Witness. (Madv, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.25 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 3.55 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.55 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 8.40 Muhammad Ali. (M) Part 1 of 4. 11.05 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PGan, R) 11.55 Addicted Australia. (Madl, R) 1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.50 Why Do I Put On Weight? (PGl, R) 2.45 America’s Great Divide: From Obama To Trump. (Malsv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) An unemployed man attracts suspicion. 7.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Wayne Amey. (Mdlv, R) A look at the murder of Wayne Amey. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. 11.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 12.10 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.00 The First 48: Last Shift. (Malv) A look at the murder of Keith Liggins. 11.00 Murder For Hire. (Mal, R) 11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.05 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Will Smith. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. Facing an existential threat that could bring down the crime lab, a brilliant new team of forensic investigators welcomes back old friends and deploys new techniques to preserve and serve justice in Sin City. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates a shooting at a girl’s 15th birthday that left two people dead. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.25 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.20 Tick F***ing Tock. (Final) 10.20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 11.20 INXS: Live Baby Live. 1am MOVIE: Jaimen Hudson: From Sky To Sea. (2021, M) 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. 2.40 Unprotected Sets. 3.05 In The Long Run. 3.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon SBS Courtside. 12.30 Basketball. NBA. Dallas Mavericks v Washington Wizards. 3.00 Most Expensivest. 3.30 Magic Alps. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.15 Front Up. 4.45 Insight. 5.45 Underground Worlds. 6.35 Country Music. 7.35 Our Guy In Russia. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Criminal Planet. 10.15 Dark Side Of The Ring Confidential. 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 10.00 The Thrill Of The Chase. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 Mighty Ships. 3.00 Border Security: Int. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 4.30 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Seaway. 11.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.20pm Garden Gurus. 12.50 Getaway. 1.20 MOVIE: The Lavender Hill Mob. (1951) 3.00 MOVIE: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) 5.00 MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962, PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Coroner. 9.30 Chicago P.D. 10.30 Chicago Fire. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 Pooches At Play. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 Scorpion. 12.30pm MacGyver. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.00 All 4 Adventure. 4.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Art Ninja. 4.25 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 5.00 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Play Your Pets Right. 6.45 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Lost In Oz. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The WellDigger’s Daughter. Continued. (2011, PG, French) 7.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 9.30 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 11.45 Amour. (2012, M, French) 2.05pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 3.55 Goal! (2005, PG) 6.05 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 In The Fade. (2017, MA15+, German) 10.30 Passion. (2012, MA15+) 12.25am The Dead Lands. (2014, MA15+, Maori) 2.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 River To Reef: Retro. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Storage Wars Canada. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Blade. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 3.40 MOVIE: Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai. (2007) 5.30 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. 7.00 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Disclosure. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Malcolm. 12.05am Westside. 2.00 The Break Boys. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am This Is Us. 7.00 2021 American Music Awards. 10.00 Neighbours. Noon To Be Advised. 2.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: The Butterfly Tree. (2017, M) 3.30 This Is Us. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Q+A Highlights. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. (Final) 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Heywire. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.45 The Beautiful Bush. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. (Final) 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Donal’s Meals In Minutes. 10.30 Amy Schumer Learns To Cook. 11.30 License To Grill. 2pm The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Taste Of France. 6.30 A Girl’s Guide To Hunting, Fishing And Wild Cooking. 7.00 India Unplated. 7.30 Simply Raymond Blanc. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Soccer. Serie A Femminile. 3.00 Rugby Union. Monsoon Rugby Union. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 First Contact Canada. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Ghosts Of Our Forests. 8.45 MOVIE: Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn. (2020, M) 10.30 Sam Watson: The Street Fighting Years. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 House Hunters Reno. Noon Windy City Rehab. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 2.00 Good Food Kitchen. 2.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 3.30 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Fixer Upper. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Flip Or Flop. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, November 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 The Great Acceleration. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, 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 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 The Employables. (Ml, R) 3.00 Perspective Shift. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Cat Tales. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Watch Your Back. (2015, Mlv, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Cure. (2017, G) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 The Graham Norton Show. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series. (R) 8.35 Universe With Brian Cox. 9.30 Media Watch. (PG) 9.50 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Books That Made Us. (Malv, R) 12.05 Quilty: Painting The Shadows. (Ml, R) 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 8.30 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail. (PG, R) 9.25 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Bosch. (Malv) 11.45 The Crimson Rivers. (Manv, R) 1.35 The Red Line. (Ma, R) 3.15 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (PG, R) 4.05 VICE Guide To Film. (Malnv, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers are suspicious of a couple. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) Follows the work of a police unit. 8.30 9-1-1. (M) Responding to a fire at a prison, Bobby and the 118 find themselves trapped in a deadly riot. 10.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) 11.30 The Goldbergs. (PGls) 12.00 God Friended Me. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Snackmasters. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000, Ml, R) Australians help with Apollo 11. Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington. 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Special agent Jane Tennant and her NCIS team investigate the crash of an experimental aircraft. 8.30 Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. (Mav) A Harvard professor finds himself pulled into a series of deadly puzzles when his mentor is kidnapped. In order to find him, he must work with the missing man’s daughter to find a mysterious lost symbol. 10.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 The Making Of David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.40 Escape From The City. 12.40am Red Dwarf. 1.00 Community. 1.30 The Letdown. 1.55 Parks And Recreation. 2.25 Reno 911! 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Denver Nuggets v Milwaukee Bucks. Replay. 2.00 Letterkenny. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.20 The Back Side Of Television. 9.50 The Story Of. 10.20 Could You Survive On The Breadline? 11.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 11.00 Mighty Trains. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 1.30 Gold Digger. 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Super Garden. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon To Be Advised. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v USA. Replay. 11.00 JAG. Noon SEAL Team. 2.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Hawaii Five-0. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 Art Ninja. 4.25 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 5.00 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mary Shelley. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.35 Goal! (2005, PG) 8.45 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 10.45 The Student. (2016, M, Russian) 12.55pm Race. (2016, PG) 3.25 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 5.20 Kundun. (1997, PG) 7.50 Alex And Eve. (2016, M) 9.30 Collective. (2019, MA15+, Romanian) 11.35 Silence. (2016, MA15+) 2.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. Noon Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Dunlop Super2 Series. Highlights. 1.30 Inside Line. 2.30 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 4.30 7th Gear. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: A Perfect World. (1993, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Revenge Body. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy. (2004, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Semi-Pro. (2008, M) 12.25am Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Friends. 9.30 The Middle. 11.00 The Unicorn. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon In The Dark. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Unicorn. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 In The Dark. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.30pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 News. 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 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Struggle Meals. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Oliver’s Twist. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Nigella Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Rick Stein’s German Bite. 9.35 Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Counter Space. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Ghosts Of Our Forests. 2.50 Freshwater Dreaming. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Strait To The Plate. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Follow The Rock. 7.20 News. 7.30 Road Open. 7.40 Through The Wormhole. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 8.50 College Behind Bars. 9.50 News. 10.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon Building Alaska. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Best House On The Block. 4.30 Desert Flippers. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Cheap Old Houses. (Premiere) 9.30 100 Day Dream Home. 10.30 My Big Family Renovation. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, November 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 War On Waste. (R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 2021 Ballon D’Or Ceremony. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Employables. (Mal, R) 3.00 Dylan Alcott Meets Nathan Basha. (PG) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Animal Einsteins. (PG, R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret. (2013, Msv, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mlv, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Looks Like Christmas. (2016, PGa) 1.30 Good Food Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Books That Made Us: Place. (Mlv) 9.30 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide: A Separate Realm. (Premiere) A series of stories about nature. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Q+A. (R) 12.15 Parliament Question Time. 1.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Edmonton To Jasper. (R) 8.40 New York Super Airport: Moving Passengers And Planes. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 9.40 Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer: No Man’s Land. (PGal, R) Part 3 of 3. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Before We Die. (Mlv) 12.15 Miss S. (PGav) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa) A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. 11.30 The Goldbergs. (PGls) 12.00 God Friended Me. (PGa, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Snackmasters. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 9.00 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, experiencing a holiday in the Whitsunday Islands. 10.00 Kath & Kim. (PGl, R) Kath and Kel buy a pet dog. 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars: Spies Next Door. (Mv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v USA. From McDonald Jones Stadium, NSW. 10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade to find the head of the drug ring comes to a climax. 12.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.10 Schitt’s Creek. 9.55 Preppers. 10.30 Prepping Australia. 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.25 Catastrophe. 11.55 In The Long Run. 12.20am Sick Of It. 12.45 Ross Noble: El Hablador. (Final) 1.25 Community. 1.50 Parks And Recreation. 2.10 Reno 911! 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Dallas Mavericks v Washington Wizards. Replay. 2.00 Letterkenny. 2.30 Beerland. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz Rewind. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Man Who Fell From The Sky. 9.35 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. (Final) 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Mighty Ships. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 1.30 Gold Digger. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Without A Trace. 12.30am Deadly Dates. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday. (1947, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 9.00 A-League Highlights Show. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 Evil. (Return) 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 4.35 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20 Dorg Van Dango. 7.35 Children’s Programs. 4.25pm How To Do Stuff Good. 4.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 5.00 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mon Oncle. Continued. (1958, French) 6.45 Race. (2016, PG) 9.10 Kundun. (1997, PG) 11.40 A Royal Affair. (2012, M, Danish) 2.10pm Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 3.45 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 5.55 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 7.30 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013, M) 9.35 The Special Relationship. (2010, M) 11.20 Mr Pip. (2012, M) 1.25am Collective. (2019, MA15+, Romanian) 3.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Storage Wars: TX. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 Full Custom Garage: Sports Car Edition. 5.30pm Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. (Premiere) 9.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. (Premiere) 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: American Pie. (1999, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Road Trip. (2000, MA15+) 12.20am Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon In The Dark. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.30pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 The Other Pandemic: 40 Years Of AIDS. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 China Tonight. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Struggle Meals. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Oliver’s Twist. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Nigella Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Donna Hay Everyday Fresh. 8.00 Anna’s Occasions. 8.30 John Torode’s Korean Food Tour. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Kimberley Man. 2.30 Carry The Flag. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Family Rules. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 The Whole Table. 8.40 Marion Jones: Press Pause. 9.40 NITV News Update. 9.50 Black Market. 10.20 Hate Thy Neighbour. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Desert Flippers. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 My Big Family Renovation. 2.00 Cheap Old Houses. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Best House On The Block. 4.30 Desert Flippers. 5.00 100 Day Dream Home. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend. 8.30 Farmhouse Fixer. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, December 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.55 Invisible Wars. (PG, R) 11.00 The Other Pandemic: 40 Years Of AIDS. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 Frances And Annie. (Ma, R) 2.05 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 2.25 Beautiful. (PGa, R) 2.45 We Are One. (PG, R) 2.50 Be My Brother. (R) 3.00 Can You See Me? (PG, R) 3.10 The Interviewer. (R) 3.25 Little Bang’s New Eye. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Secrets By The Lake. (2017, Msv, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Her Magical Christmas. (2017, PGa) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen. 9.10 Preppers. (Mls) 9.40 QI. (PG, R) 10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Universe With Brian Cox. (R) 12.25 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 2.25 Silent Witness. (Madv, R) 3.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (PG) 8.30 Could You Survive On The Breadline? (M) Part 3 of 3. 9.30 Before We Die. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 In Therapy. (Premiere, Mal) 12.00 On Becoming A God In Central Florida. (Malsv, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ahv, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers stop a woman from Canada. 7.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mal) Critical Care Paramedic Fay is despatched. 8.30 America’s Got Talent. (PG, R) Host Terry Crews reveals who has been chosen as the winner of the title and $1 million. 10.30 Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking. (Mal) 11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Mega Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Emergency. (Mmv, R) Jonathan treats a footy player. 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Return, Mlm) The resus team try to save a patient. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 11.50 The Fix. (Mav, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 All Aussie Adventures. (PGl, R) Russell catches up with an old mate. 8.30 Bull. (Ma, R) With the prosecution having a case that relies heavily on circumstantial evidence, Bull aims to raise reasonable doubt among jurors when his friend Nathan is put on trial for his wife’s murder. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 9.45 The Sound. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Books That Made Us. Midnight Love On The Spectrum. 12.55 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 1.45 Community. 2.05 Parks And Recreation. 2.30 Reno 911! 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. 2019 ISU World C’ships. The Pairs competition. Replay. 1.30 Your Call Is Important To Us. 1.45 Desert Dash. 2.00 Beerland. 3.30 Chefs’ Line. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story. (2020, M) 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Mighty Ships. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 1.30 Gold Digger. 3.00 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 House. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Destination Dessert. 8.30 iFish. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 NCIS. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20 Dorg Van Dango. 7.35 Children’s Programs. 4.25pm How To Do Stuff Good. 4.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 5.00 Hardball. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Land Of The Bears. Continued. (2014, French) 7.10 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 8.45 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 10.55 Curse Of The Golden Flower. (2006, M, Mandarin) 1pm Kundun. (1997, PG) 3.30 The Boy And The Beast. (2015, PG) 5.40 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Jane Austen Book Club. (2007, M) 9.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 1.00 Ink Master. 2.00 Ink Master: Redemption. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. (Return) 3.00 7th Gear. 4.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Storage Wars: Miami. 10.00 Aussie Pickers. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Revenge Body. 2.00 America’s Top Dog. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Old School. (2003, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon In The Dark. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 News. 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 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Other Pandemic: 40 Years Of AIDS. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Struggle Meals. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Oliver’s Twist. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Nigella Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Restaurants On The Edge. (Premiere) 8.30 James Martin’s American Adventures. (Premiere) 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Songlines On Screen. 2.30 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Strait To The Plate. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Other Side Of The Rock. 7.20 News. 7.30 Celtics/Lakers: Best Of Enemies. 8.30 Map To Paradise. 9.30 News. 9.40 People Of Standing Stone. 10.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Building Off The Grid. 12.30pm Windy City Rehab. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Farmhouse Fixer. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Best House On The Block. 4.30 Desert Flippers. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Caribbean Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Inside The News With Rita Panahi. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Inside The News With Rita Panahi. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R) 11.00 Inside Dame Elisabeth’s Garden. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 One Giant Leap. (R) 2.05 Inclusion Makes The World More Vibrant. (R) 2.10 Kill Off. (PGl, R) 2.25 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 3.05 Gambling With Minds. (PGa, R) 3.15 Gratus. (PGa, R) 3.20 I Am Black And Beautiful. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.00 Little Big Brother. 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Family Sins. (2004, Mav, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions: Largo, Florida. (Malv, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Becoming Santa. (2015, G) 1.45 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (Return) 8.30 Q+A. (Final) 9.35 Doctor Who. (R) 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (Final, R) 11.30 Pilgrimage: Road To Rome. (PG, R) 12.30 Parliament. (Final) 1.30 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 2.15 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) 8.30 Red Election. (MA15+) Beatrice’s friend passes on urgent intel. 9.30 Murder Case. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (Malsv, R) 11.55 Whiskey Cavalier. (Msv, R) 3.15 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (Ml, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+v, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Nurses. (Ma) A patient undergoes deep brain stimulation. 8.30 The Front Bar: Ashes Edition. (M) A lighter look at the Ashes series. 9.30 Heroes & Legends: Sport Hall Of Fame. 11.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa) 12.00 Black-ish. (PGas) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Ml) 8.30 Miniseries: Quiz. (PGal) Part 2 of 2. A man surprises everyone when he wins the jackpot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 11.50 Prison. (MA15+dl, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A motorbike rider falls at high speed. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Return, Mav) An influential congressman is identified as a suspect as the probe into the sex-forhousing scheme expands. The case tests Benson’s loyalty to Garland, while Carisi tries to keep his witnesses on board. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Erin’s suspicions about her boss rise. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.00 Hard Quiz. 9.30 Gruen. 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. 11.55 The Making Of David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 12.50am The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 1.50 Tick F***ing Tock. (Final) 2.45 Community. 3.05 Parks And Recreation. 3.30 Reno 911! (Final) 3.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Project Blue Book. 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 Hustle. 3.00 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European C’ships. Replay. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.05 The Source. 11.00 Vikings. 11.50 Love Me As I Am: Untold Australia. 12.50am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Mighty Ships. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 1.30 Gold Digger. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captive Heart. (1946, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Law & Order. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. (Return) 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Madam Secretary. 3.00 Blue Bloods. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.20 Dorg Van Dango. 7.35 Children’s Programs. 4.25pm How To Do Stuff Good. 4.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 5.00 Hardball. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 10.35 Every Day. (2018, PG) 12.25pm The Special Relationship. (2010, M) 2.05 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 3.40 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 5.40 Blinded By The Light. (2019, PG) 7.50 A Ghost Story. (2017, M) 9.30 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 1.00 Ink Master. 2.00 Ink Master: Redemption. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Last Starfighter. (1984, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Dredd. (2012, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Revenge Body. 2.00 America’s Top Dog. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Survivor 41. 8.30 Metro Sexual. 10.00 MOVIE: Ted. (2012, MA15+) 12.10am Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Revenge Body. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon In The Dark. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.30pm Capital Hill. (Final) 2.00 Parliament. (Final) 3.15 News. 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. (Final) 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Let’s Brunch. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Oliver’s Twist. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Nigella Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Barefoot Contessa. 8.00 Food Safari Water. 8.30 A Girl’s Guide To Hunting, Fishing And Wild Cooking. 9.00 French Odyssey. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Elsta Foy. 2.00 Buwarrala Aryah. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Strait To The Plate. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Headdress. 7.20 News. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 MOVIE: Fruitvale Station. (2013, M) 10.30 MOVIE: The Fade. (2012, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Home Town. 1.00 Good Food Kitchen. 1.30 Caribbean Life. 2.30 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Best House On The Block. 4.30 Desert Flippers. 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 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

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growing market with housing values up 2.5% in October. This was followed by Adelaide and Hobart, with both dwelling markets increasing 2.0% in value over the month. In Sydney and Melbourne, the monthly rate of growth has more than halved since the highs seen in March 2021, when they reached a monthly growth rate of 3.7% and 2.4% respectively. Across the regional markets, New South Wales (2.1%) and Queensland (1.9%) led the pace of capital gains while Western Australia was the only broad rest-of-state region to record a marginal fall in housing values (-0.1%). According to CoreLogic’s research director, Tim Lawless, slowing growth conditions are a factor of worsening housing affordability, rising supply levels, and less stimulus.

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CONVEYANCING LICENCES GO DIGITAL THE burden of paperwork for conveyancers is set to ease following the launch of a new digital qualification verification process for occupational or vocational licences. Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson said from November 5, all conveyancer licences can be applied for online and TAFE NSW qualifications can be verified without the need to upload paperwork or go into a Service NSW Centre. “With about $95 billion changing hands in the NSW housing market last year alone, the State’s 1,600 licenced conveyancers are busier than ever,” Mr Anderson said. “By digitising this process we’re reducing red tape for people in the conveyancing industry and giving them more time to focus on their customers rather than dealing with paperwork”. “The new online process will enable

TAFE qualifications to be verified and accepted in real-time, which removes the need to upload paperwork, and assures applicants that their qualification is valid and accepted before they pay and lodge their application”. Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said digitising the conveyancer application was another step in the digital licensing revolution. “This new process creates a smoother

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Mr Lee said. Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of conveyancers NSW Division Chris Tyler said he was pleased to see the process improved for the conveyancing industry. “Removing red tape to make the licensing renewals and applications quicker and easier for conveyancers will have a positive impact on our industry,” Mr Tyler said. “I’m also looking forward to this process being rolled out across other Registered Training Organisations for conveyancers and other licensed industries in NSW.” Verifying qualifications instantly with TAFE NSW is the first release of the API capability and built on the NSW Government’s commitment for a true digital end-to-end journey for customers across many industries and made it even easier to deal with government. The industry will continue to benefit

from future digital improvements to be rolled out in the coming months including renewals and other functionality. This continues digital innovations introduced earlier this year by the Licensing Program with the Digital White Card. The program is funded by the Department of Customer Service’s Digital Restart Fund. The NSW Government has allocated $2.1 billion across four years to invest into digital transformation projects through the Digital Restart Fund. The fund is administered by the Department of Customer Service and targets smart, simple technology solutions which create efficiencies for customers across the State. For more information on applying for a conveyancer licence visit: https://bit. ly/3od6tZG

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Fall in love with Tuscany TUSCANY, like a fine wine, has been some time in the making. From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and architectural masterpieces. Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons.

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NSW GOVERNMENT INVITES VISITORS TO RENEW THE NSW Government today unveiled the next phase of its ‘Feel New’ tourism marketing campaign to accelerate the recovery of the visitor economy. Billed as ‘Renew’, the new campaign has been timed to leverage the restart of intrastate travel and the progressive re-opening of state and territory borders. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, and Minister for Industry and Trade Stuart Ayres said the ‘Renew’ campaign would tap into the sentiment of consumers seeking to visit somewhere new, experience something new, and renew themselves following months of restrictions and lockdown. “We’re inviting Australians to renew themselves by enjoying what NSW uniquely offers in terms of

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The Northern Rivers Times November 25, 2021

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BUDDY’S BACK! LET’S go back to where it all began – Rock and Roll at its very best! The Buddy Holly Show is one of the most exciting shows to hit the Australian theatre circuit in years. 2021 will mark the 30th anniversary of Scot Robin performing the role of the legendary rock n roll performer, Buddy Holly! He played the lead role of Buddy Holly in the smash hit musical Buddy The Buddy Holly story, (Original cast) and was cast by the West End Theatre Director from London, the first Australian to perform worldwide to be cast in the role. He has performed the role of Buddy Holly more

than 1000 times, and has received international acclaim for his portrayal! During this dynamic two hour production Internationally renowned Scot Robin, together with his Crickets will perform more than 30 Buddy Holly hits including: That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways, and of course, Oh Boy! This internationally acclaimed production mesmerizes and excites audiences both visually and musically with its high energy performance, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Scot Robin has been

receiving rave reviews and standing ovations world wide for his superb portrayal of the legend that is Buddy Holly. “Scot Robin breathes life back into the legend that is Buddy Holly” In September 2004 Scot performed in Buddy’s home town of Lubbock Texas where he meet with Buddy’s family and widow Maria Elena Holly, who flew out to Australia to see him perform the role of her late husband at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne, to celebrate Buddy Holly Week. Buddy Holly was one of the greatest pioneers of Rock & Roll music in the 50s, a career spanning only two short

years that made a lasting impact on popular music and the world. “A must see show for anyone who wants to relive the sound, the voice and all of the magical hits of Buddy Holly in an exciting two hour concert experience that is much like the man himself – unforgettable”.

This is one Rock and Roll event not to be missed! After a hugely successful run on the West End London – the musical came to our Australian shores and sold out theatres all across the country!! This show will have audiences dancing in the

Bails of Hey! THE sea is rising, and so are we - Bails of Hey! is not to be missed! NORPA and Spaghetti Circus present the show, which is busting at the seams with local talent. A new cast investigates and collaborates on this show, looking into a teenager’s world. Inspired by a reaction to climate change protests, this show is a middle finger response to being ignored and looked down on by politicians, media, and the adult world. The show is actionpacked with acrobatics, aerials, teeterboard, and most of all – fun. See the show at Lismore City Hall on

Friday and Saturday, December 10 and 11. Tickets cost $25 for adults, kids (ages 2-17) $12.50 and a family ticket for two adults and two kids is $70. Proof of vaccination may be required. Please check the NSW Health website for the most up to date information. Live stream Not able to make it to the show? Both performances will be live streamed! To purchase tickets to access the live stream, click on “Live stream tickets” on the NORPA website or call the Box Office on 1300 066 772. Live stream tickets are

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$25 per connection. NORPA bar and Secret Chef diner The good times start long before the curtain is raised. You can eat, drink and make it a proper might out with live music in the courtyard before every show and the NORPA Bar and Diner open for dinner and drinks from 5pm. Specialising in local, fresh produce, Secret Chef create completely new menus for each season show taking influences from modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean, European, USW and South American cuisine. Pre-order your dinner

aisles! See the show on Saturday, November 27 from 8pm at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads. To book, call 1800 014 014 or book online at https:// twintownssales1.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent?ev=8183.

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THE Tweed Tourism Co. presents the Tweed Tourism Industry Christmas Party on Thursday, December 2 from 5.30pm at the Tweed River House. The Tweed Tourism Co. invites Tweed tourism businesses to join us to celebrate the festive season and farewell 2021 in style! Each ticket includes two drink vouchers, including a welcome cocktail on arrival and a selection of canapés as you network with fellow tourism operators. Cost is $25 and tickets are available at https:// events.humanitix. com/tweed-tourismchristmas-party/tickets

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The Northern Rivers Times November 25, 2021

64 RURAL NEWS

Recent Cattle Market Reports LISMORE 150 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 16th November, 2021 Most of the young cattle were pretty good quality weaners suitable for restockers and prices were high. A single lightweight Simmental steer sold by Les Moore topped the day at $9.80/kg, $1,127.

Angus steers sold from $7.35 to $8.85/kg. Peter Begley’s Angus $8.85/kg, $1,394. Danny Lees line of Angus & black baldys, $7.35/kg, $1,681. Weaner heifers sold from $6.35 to $7.30/kg for good returns, $1,270 to $1,525.

A light yarding of secondary cows sold to restockers $3.40 to $3.64/kg. The best bullock returned $2,722.

647.4c/kg and topping their category at 810.0c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 458.1c/kg and reached a top of 600.2c/kg. Bull prices held ﬁrm this week with 18 head sold reaching a top of 351.2c/kg and average of 333.8c/ kg and 660kg. Steer prices were stronger with lighter steers up to 250kg seeing an average of 737.9c/kg and top price of 945.0c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 560.6c/kg and topped their market at 780.0c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 431.4c/kg and reached a top of 441.2c/kg. Vealer prices remained steady this week with 221 head yarded. Lighter vealer up to 250kg averaged 660.8c/kg and reached a top of 966.2c/kg. Heavier

vealer over 250kg averaged 551.8c/kg with a top price of 700.0c/kg. George & Fuhrmann held their monthly store sale on Friday 19 November with 1,366 head sold. Steers topped their category at 964.2c/kg and averaged 681.3c/kg and 270kg. Heifers reached a top of 808.2c/kg and averaged 630.5c/kg and 251kg. Cows achieved a top return of $2,400.00 whilst Cows & Calves reached $4,040.00. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold their monthly store sale at the NRLX on Friday 3 December with over 1000 head booked. Further bookings are welcome.

A/c Springwood Grazing sold Brahman Cross Steers 435.2c/kg averaged 687kg - $2,989.82 p/hd. A/c M & J Cotten sold Angus Cross Steers 440.2c/kg averaged 735kg - $3,253.47 p/hd. A/c Michael Green sold Brangus Steers 433.2c/kg averaged 687kg - $2,976.08 p/hd. A/c L Towns sold Devon Cross Steers 416.2c/kg averaged 625kg - $2,601.25 p/hd. A/c Brett Tibbett sold Brangus Steers 437.2c/kg averaged 560kg - $2,448.32 p/hd. A/c M & J Cotten sold an Angus Cross Steer 532.2c/kg weighed 385kg - $2,048.97. A/c CDA Rogers sold Angus/Charolais Heifers 415.2c/kg averaged 632.5kg - $2,626.14 p/hd. A/c IM & JL Fahey sold a Brahman Cross Heifer 424.2c/kg weighed 535kg - $2,269.47. A/c CO Austen & Sons sold Brangus Heifers 425.2c/kg averaged 555kg - $2,359.86 p/hd. A/c Baryulgil Pastoral Co. sold a Brahman Cross Cow 393.2c/kg weighed 590kg - $2,319.88.

A/c LD Holdings sold a Charolais Cow 397.2c/kg weighed 675kg - $2,681.10. A/c Gleniﬀer Hill Pty Ltd sold Angus Cows 95.2c/kg averaged 635.4kg - $2,511.17 p/hd. A/c Baryulgil Pastoral Co. sold a Hereford Bull 340c/kg weighed 965kg - $3,281.00. A/c Scott & Wendy Campbell sold Shorthorn Cross Vealer Steers 616.2c/kg averaged 241.3kg - $1,486.58 p/hd. A/c OAG & R Barnier sold a Murray Grey Vealer Heifer 758.2c/kg weighed 160kg - $1,213.12. A/c G Skinner sold a Brangus Cross Vealer Bull 825.2c/kg weighed 150kg - $1,237.80. A/c K King sold Murray Grey Vealer Bulls 995.2c/kg averaged 140kg - $1,393.28 p/hd. A/c Yeramba Grazing sold Angus Cross Vealer Bulls 1025.2c/kg averaged 92.5kg - $948.31 p/hd.

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CASINO AGENTS yarded a total of 814 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 17 November. The yarding of young cattle consisted of increased numbers of cross bred vealers and weaners along with a few more yearling. Quality was mixed with several lots of well finished and well bred cattle offered, however there was also a fair number of plain conditioned light weaners sold. The largest percentage of the young cattle went to restockers and backgrounders. Cow prices saw an increase this week averaging 378.4c/kg and reaching a top price of 420.0c/kg. Heifer prices were firm to slightly down this week with lighter heifers up to 250kg averaging

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GRAFTON THERE were 416 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 16th November 2021. Heavy export cattle were very well supplied with some excellent bullocks and cows on oﬀer. The bullock market was red hot with the top price of 448c/kg being paid for the younger types, while full mouth bullocks reached 443c/kg with many sales making over $3,000 per head. Export heifers to processors sold to 425c/kg while heavy cows sold fully ﬁrm. Although quality was mixed in the young cattle prices remained very strong. Sale Highlights include: A/c VJ Cooper sold Angus/Charolais Steers 435.2c/kg averaged 722.5kg - $3,144.32 p/hd. A/c D & L Matthews sold Charolais Steers 435.2c/kg averaged 700kg - $3,046.40 p/hd. A/c Stuart Ensbey sold a Charolais Steer 443.2c/kg weighed 755kg - $3,346.16. A/c TJ Ensbey sold Brangus Steers 442.2c/kg averaged 663.3kg - $2,933.26 p/hd.

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FEAR OF MOUSE RETURN PROMPTS BAIT REMINDER Farmers and small businesses affected by the recent mouse plague are being encouraged to apply for their share of millions in rebates from the state government as fears grow of a surge in numbers. Reports the mice were set to return in autumn were a cause for concern for affected communities, and NSW Farmers Vice President Xavier Martin said farmers had to get on top of the numbers early. “The chew cards are showing us there’s still a lot of mouse activity about, and once the grains harvest is done we’ll have the perfect conditions for a repeat of last year,” Mr Martin said. “We all need to do our part to get the mice under control.” Earlier this year NSW Farmers secured a $150 million package from the NSW Government after intense lobbying, with estimates the mouse plague would chew a billion-dollar hole in the farmgate value of winter crops. A NSW Farmers survey found a third of respondents estimated

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losses between $50,000 and $150,000, with a loss of stored grain and fodder having the greatest financial impact. The NSW Government’s Mouse Bait Support Package for zinc phosphide baiting is open until December 17, and Mr Martin said eligible farmers should apply sooner than later. “We have been working with the state government and the Rural Assistance Authority to make these rebates available, but we haven’t had enough applications comes through yet,” Mr Martin said. “If you’re eligible you can get up to $10,000 to cover 50 per cent of the

cost of zinc phosphide baits purchased. “NSW Farmers has been sharing our members’ feedback on the program with the RAA and they’ve made it easier to apply, so now it’s up to us to make those applications. “It’s also important you don’t self-assess – if you bought baits you need to apply, and if you’re having trouble getting approved give the RAA a call.” For more information about the zinc phosphide rebate program visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au. For information about household and small business rebates visit www.nsw.gov.au/mice.

NSW FARMERS WELCOMES KEY AGRICULTURE REPORT The state’s Agriculture Commissioner has found sweeping changes are needed to protect future farm sustainability. The recently released Agriculture Commissioner’s report showed both opportunity and dysfunction in land management, something NSW Farmers Conservation and Resource Management Chair Bronwyn Petrie said needed to be addressed. “We welcome the report, which has heard NSW Farmers’ calls for a whole-of-government approach to better managing agricultural land,” Mrs Petrie said. “The Commissioner found sweeping changes are needed to address the dramatic conversion of agricultural land from production to urban and environmental and renewable energy uses. “I believe the NSW Government needs to establish an Office of the Agricultural Commissioner to coordinate all agencies in working together to address the complexity of the planning system and

cutting through red tape.” The growth of regional cities has seen a marked reduction in agricultural land, and with a massive expansion of environmental and renewable energy development needed to help meet clean energy targets, NSW Farmers has been calling on decision makers to protect our food supply into the future. “As the old saying goes, they’re not making any more dirt,” Mrs Petrie said. “It’s good to see the Commissioner recognise that we need to identify state significant agricultural land, define where it is and plan ahead for long term protection. “This is not just about high value soils, but all areas of farmland that make a contribution to regional economic and social structures, and that have the long-term potential to grow and create regional wealth and jobs.” A recent report from the Australian Farm Institute found positive outcomes for agriculture and regional communities were closely linked.

But with a 14 per cent reduction in agricultural land from 1973 to 2017, NSW Farmers strongly encourages government to require all agencies to consider the future of farming in their decisionmaking processes. “We’re working to grow our sector to $30 billion by 2030, and we need a clear plan of what land is needed to ensure the longterm security of regional areas, as well as the supply of food and fibre to the NSW economy,” Mrs Petrie said. “As part of this best practice approach, an ongoing evaluation process must be in place to measure the effectiveness of ag land protection. “Critically, the Commissioner also addressed the huge public input around renewable energy expansion and that this was not in his terms of reference to address, which shows a clear need for a dedicated Office where the valuable concepts raised in this report can be developed and implemented in a whole of government, coordinated way.”

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World-first development in eating quality for the Australian lamb industry measurement such as those generated by MEQ Probe provides opportunities across the entire lamb supply chain, from producers to retailers - but most importantly it will give assurance to consumers about the quality of the lamb they eat,” Mr Carbone said.

“The accreditation of MEQ Probe as the first grading technology to accurately measure lamb’s eating quality is a major milestone not just for us, but for Australia’s entire agtech sector. We’re excited to be pioneering this vital technology that will help differentiate our meat

sector on the global stage. “We’re also hugely grateful for the support of our initial clients, and for the work of industry partners such as MLA, AMPC and of course AUS-MEAT in bringing these new standards to life.”

BRING BACKPACKERS BACK SAYS NSW FARMERS MEQ Probe

Lamb processors and brand owners in Australia will be able to benchmark their product and ensure it meets their customer needs following commercial accreditation of an intramuscular probe that measures a key eating quality trait in lamb. The Australian Meat Industry Language and Standards (AMILS) committee approved the accreditation application for the MEQ Probe today. Used in abattoirs on hot carcases at line speed, the probe provides realtime information to meat processors on intramuscular fat (IMF), an important eating quality trait. This data can be used across the supply chain to inform branding and alignment to customer specifications, and back to on-farm to producers, helping to inform decisions that drive further value in the lamb industry. The hand-held probe has three imaging

needles which are inserted into the loin muscle at the 12-13th rib of hot carcases where it undertakes a spectral analysis to predict IMF. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Program Manager for Objective Measurement, Richard Apps, said MLA had invested with industry partners in the research and development of the Probe because of its potential to be transformational for the red meat industry. “The commercial reality of the MEQ Probe will ensure Australia maintains its status as a global leader in red meat innovation and production – no other country is using this technology,” Mr Apps said. “There is also a huge benefit for the lamb supply chain with the technology allowing instant feedback to producers, so they are able to ascertain the IMF within their flock and plan how to improve or maintain IMF by using

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NSW Farmers is calling on the state and federal governments to deliver on their commitment to open the borders to all before Christmas. “If we’re open for business then we should be open to everyone,” NSW Farmers President James Jackson said. “More than 90 per cent of adults are doublevaccinated, flights are returning, and people are coming in from overseas, but we’re hearing backpackers are still at the back of the queue for visas.” Working holiday maker visa holders – commonly referred to as “backpackers” – represent an

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PORSCHE PANAMERA PLATINUM EDITION Porsche is offering an exclusive version of the Panamera: the Platinum Edition. Combining discreet Satin Gloss Platinum design features

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KIA NIRO SPORT PHEV range sitting around 500 to 800 km when we ran the Kia without the assistance of the battery. Kia’s seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, seven-year capped price servicing and seven-year roadside assist apply across the Niro range with the exception of the high voltage battery and electric motor which are covered by a seven-year 150,000km warranty.

By EWAN KENNEDY Kia Australia has launched into its electric future in a big way with Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and full-electric versions of the Niro crossover SUV. Each of the three powertrains is offered in two trims, S and Sport. Our road test review was of the Hybrid version in Sport trim. We feel it’s the one we feel is most likely to appeal to typical folks concerned about minimising air pollution, but unable, or unwilling to pay the almost $17,000 more for the full electric version. Again, it’s time for me to launch into my criticism of our governments who are more interested in keeping coal miners happy than in providing clean air. Indeed, some of our elected officials who are still denying the facts that our climate is warming. Another reason for me not testing the full electric is that we live in an apartment and there’s no power point within cooee of our parking spot. STYLING The shape is neat and tidy and - unlike too many in this class - it has a rear end that put luggage capacity ahead of style. We like that. Interestingly, the radiator grille closes to improve aerodynamics when full engine cooling isn’t required, such as during cold weather. Somewhat oddly the full electric model has a grille when none is required. It seems like people don’t like to have vehicles’ fronts without a grille, but Kia certainly not the only company to do this. The grille has Kia’s traditional ‘tiger nose’ styling, which is integrated neatly into the frontal shape. INTERIOR Part-leather/part-cloth seat trim give it an upmarket look and feel. Dual zone airconditioning is handy because it gets the complete interior down to a decent temperature faster - which is very handy in Australia as we head into what may be a hotter than average summer. INFOTAINMENT An 8.0-inch touchscreen media system controls

Out of 10: Looks: 8 Performance: 8 Safety: 8 Thirst : 9 Practicality: 8 Comfort: 7 Tech: 7 Value: 7

wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six speaker DAB digital radio. Which isn’t as fashionable as multimulti speaker systems in some car these days, but is sound fine. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid drivetrains both have a 1.6 petrol engine with outputs of 77.2kW of peak power and 147 of torque. It works alongside a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. There’s an additional maximum output of 32kW for the Hybrid and 44.5kW for the plug-in model with torque of 170Nm in both cases. Combined system output for both the Hybrid and PHEV is 104kW and 265Nm. For the Plug-In Hybrid energy is stored in a pair of Lithium-Ion polymer batteries with 360 Volts combined. One battery is under the rear seat and one under a panel in the boot floor. They have a combined capacity of 24.7Ah and 8.9kWh with a weight of 117kg. Both models drive the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic with the ICE and electric motor use determined by driving conditions and the drive mode selections by the driver. In normal operating conditions the Hybrid system uses electric drive from a standstill and during gentle acceleration, such as in

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Niro 1.6 S Hybrid: $39,990 Niro 1.6 Sport Hybrid: $43,890 Niro 1.6 S Plug-In Hybrid: $46,590 Niro 1.6 Sport Plug-In Hybrid:$50,490 Niro Electric S: $62,590 Niro Electric Sport: $65,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices. SPECIFICATIONS (Kia Niro 1.6-litre petrol / electric five-door wagon)

speeds the default is power assist mode with the petrol engine providing the main drive. Excess torque created in these circumstances can be stored by the battery. During deceleration the regenerative braking system harvests energy and stores it in the battery. SAFETY The Niro has been given a crash safety rating of five. Features that assist you to avoid, or at least mitigate injuries to occupants include forward braking that can detect and brake for cars at speed from eight km/h to 180km/h. It has pedestrian and

works from 55km/h to 180km/h. It doesn’t just warn the driver but also by actively steering the car back into its lane. There’s also lane-follow assist, which will keep the car in the centre of the lane, this does depend on the lane marking are easy for the cars to ‘see’. Again, it works from zero to 180km/h but only works when active cruise control is on. DRIVING The Kia Niro is getting on in years, having been launched overseas in 2017 though it didn’t reach Australia until 2021. Its handling doesn’t feel as though it’s had the extensive mods

steering wheel free play than we like. The instant reaction to the accelerator which is such a feature of any electric vehicle is fun. Obviously, this disappears when the electric motor isn’t operating when the batteries are flat. However, the batteries do sometimes pick up a bit of charge when your slowing down or descending hills so there’s a little extra punch off the line at times. We found it came close to the officially recorded electric-only driving range of 58 kilometres. Petrol consumption is pretty good the overall

ENGINE: Capacity: 1.580 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 77 kW @ 5700 rpm Maximum Torque: 147 Nm @ 4000 rpm Fuel Type: 91 RON petrol Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 1.3 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 29 g/km DRIVELINE: Six-speed automatic DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4355 mm Wheelbase: 2700 mm Width: 1805 mm Height: 1545 mm Turning Circle: 10.6 metres Kerb Mass: 1564 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 43 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Seven years / unlimited kilometres

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Rugged look of the new Nissan Pathfinder will appeal to potential buyers. By EWAN KENNEDY

There’s something very special about all Jaguars’ styling and the F-Type is up with the very best. a maximum speed of 285km/h. The new R-Dynamic P450 Coupé and Convertible is accentuated by the R-Dynamic Pack and 20-inch, six split-spoke wheels with gloss dark grey and contrast diamond turned finish. The Jaguar F-Type R has all-wheel drive, its supercharged V8 delivers 423kW and 700Nm. Its zero to 100km/h takes just 3.7 seconds. Maximum speed is an electronically limited 300km/h. The F-Type R Coupé for 22MY is offered with Metallic, Premium or SVO Gloss Metallic Paint, Fixed Panoramic Roof, Exterior Design Black Pack, Aluminium Gearshift paddles, 20-inch Satin Grey five-Split Spoke alloys, Blind Spot Assist Pack and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Both the F-Type R-Dynamic P450 and F-TYPE R models

have an Adaptive Dynamics system with Configurable Dynamics. Using electronically controlled, continuously variable dampers, Adaptive Dynamics optimises both lowspeed comfort and high-speed control, while Configurable Dynamics enables the driver to tailor the settings for suspension stiffness, steering weight, throttle response and gearshifts. The 22MY F-Type range features a 12.3inch Interactive Driver Display, 10-inch touch Pro with connected navigation. There’s a Meridian Sound System boasting 380W and 10 speakers including two subwoofers, DAB+. Connection to Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Would we like to test drive one of these? Too right! We will contact our Jaguar man and hopefully will be able to give you a full road report.

An all-new Nissan Pathfinder will go on sale in Australia in 2022. It will have many technology enhancements, an all-new nine-speed transmission, and a customisable seating configuration with either eight seats or second-row captain’s chairs. The larger frontal design of the Pathfinder is intended to give it a rugged look. It has a V-motion grille with a three-slot grille incorporated as an homage to the original Pathfinder. Standard LED headlights include slim upper daytime running lights, and the C-pillar has a structural SUV look that allows the use of two-tone paint – a first for Pathfinder. A total of 11 colour combinations will be offered, including four new two-tone treatments carefully designed to integrate into the overall design. New two-tone Scarlet Ember with Super Black Metallic brings a

PORSCHE 356

Dr Ferdinand Porsche’s first mass-produced car was the VW Beetle, and he used many of the design principles which made this car famous for the first production Porsche. At the end of World War II, Dr Porsche was imprisoned by the French for nearly two years but, despite being in poor health and over 70 years of age, he survived the ordeal and rejoined his family in Stuttgart. During his goal term his son Ferry restarted the family business and built a prototype that would become the 356. The Porsche 356 was initially hand-made as the company had lost most of its equipment during the war and had little cash to get the business going. Basing the design on a coupe and building it around the VW

chaoupesis and mechanicals produced a rear-engined prototype which performed well in trials; thus the 356 came into being with production commencing in 1948. The 356 continued in production for 17 years until 1965 and was continually improved throughout this period. The engine capacity, originally of 1.1 litres, was gradually enlarged to 2.2 litres. Although still the VW Beetle engine the familiar flat-four design had major changes made to the cylinder head and a modified carburetor fitted to achieve performance improvements. The original car had mechanically operated brakes on all four wheels, but progressive modifications saw these changed to all hydraulic

By EWAN KENNEDY Jaguar has announced the 2022 F-Type will have added power and more standard features. All models are powered by a 5.0 supercharged V8 engine with power outputs ranging from the R-Dynamic P450 with 331kW, through to the F-Type R with 423kW. They feature a Switchable Active Sports Exhaust system with quad outboard mounted exhaust pipes. They drive through an eight-speed Quickshift automatic with full manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the gearshift paddles Exclusively rearwheel drive, the new 331kW P450, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 with maximum torque of 580Nm from 2,500rpm. It has an electronic active rear differential to optimise traction and has a zero to 100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds and

high-energy feel and is similar to the iconic red colour of the original Pathfinder. The new Pathfinder has a 3.5-litre direct injection V6 engine, matched with a new nine-speed automatic transmission. All Pathfinder 4WD drive models feature Nissan’s all-new Intelligent 4WD with seven-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector. The 4WD system has direct coupling, which allows torque transfer directly on the clutch pack using oil pressure, allowing for confident, immediate take-off in low-traction situations. Mode selection – Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut and Tow – is displayed as a pop-up notification on the meter cluster.

Nissan’s second-row EZ FLEX one-touch seating can now be utilised on both the driver and passenger sides, and the seat pitches farther forward to provide a wider opening from driver or passenger side – even with a car seat attached – allowing easier entry/exit to and from the third row. The 60/40 split-folding 3rd-row seat provides maximum flexibility for carrying passengers and/ or cargo. The infotainment system has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging pad, Bose Premium Audio with 13 speakers. A digital Intelligent Around View Monitor has higher resolution and a wider image viewing angle than the previous analog model.

and finally to all-wheel discs. The 1000th Porsche was produced in 1951 as production steadily increased following the sub-contracting of production bodies. A far cry from the first 50 cars which were all hand-built. Continual improvement in all areas of the car was the name of the game at Porsche. Rebored cylinders, new cylinder heads and continued carburetor enhancements saw constant gains in engine power. To match these improvements meant changes in suspension, introduction of all-synchromesh transmissions and additions like fuel gauges and clocks and a one-piece windscreen. Despite these improvements, all of which were lauded by the motoring press at the time, handling was the

subject of some criticism, especially in the hands of the inexperienced. The 356 gradually evolved as the 356A in 1956 which introduced more modifications to the engines, suspension, and dash. In 1960 a major redesign marked the introduction of the 356B. With smaller wheels, fatter tyres and numerous modifications to the chassis handling was much improved and the ride softened. Performance was much improved with the introduction of a 1600cc engine. During the four-year production run 30,000 356Bs were sold. A final version, the 356C saw out the production of this marque with 76,000 cars being produced over the 17-year production span.

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YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO SKILL UP THIS SUMMER

Young people on the Coffs Coast are encouraged to skill up this summer with more than 10,000 free training places across more than 800 courses now available to study. The NSW Government has launched its Summer Skills program, offering free training in critical industries delivered by TAFE NSW and 120 registered training providers.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said it was the perfect opportunity for our young people and school leavers to develop new skills over summer and land a job in a growing industry. “There has never been a better time to skill up and support our regions, supporting our local businesses and economy as we bounce back from the COVID pandemic,”

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experience this summer to support regional industries,” Mr Toole said. “Now is the perfect time to get out, go and pick fruit in the regions, learn how to make a great coffee working for a local cafe or lend a hand to our farmers with free training funded by the NSW Government.” Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said it was a great

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1. Where was Hazelhurst born in 1953? A. Melbourne B. Canberra C. Adelaide D. Perth

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4. In which period drama did Hazelhurst star? A. Downton Abbey B. The Paradise C. Love Child D. A Place To Call Home

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74 GARDENING

How to set up a garden journal It’s that time of year when a lot of us are dreaming of getting outside, planting, and growing some edibles and ornamentals. And if you’re one of those people, I have a post for you today that shows you how to set up a garden journal.

This is the perfect time to set up your garden journal. The spring season is upon us so if you go ahead and create your garden journal, you’ll be ready for the growing season.

WHY KEEP A GARDEN JOURNAL? The obvious reason is so we won’t forget what we planted where! But more importantly, a garden journal helps you celebrate the successes as well as learn from the challenges of gardening. It also is a great record of what you do that can be shared with beginning gardeners or can become a valuable resource to the next property owner should you ever decide to sell. So no matter if you just plan to grow a few vegetables in containers, or do a bit of flower gardening, or landscape your property with some bushes and trees, setting up a garden journal is for you.

GARDEN JOURNAL FORMATS There are about as many types of garden journals as there are types of gardeners! Some people keep a journal online or on their computer, but I prefer a small, hard copy that I can take out into the garden with me. Plants are not digital, nor am I. You can use a spiral notebook, a composition book, a 3 ring mini-binder, or a commercially prepared garden journal. There are many options available for purchase online, but I like to use one that I can add pages to as I need them. The first year that we started our vegetable garden, I used a simple composition book to record what we planted and it worked very well at that time. I just happen to be in love with the discbound notebook system because they are so flexible. I can add, take out, and reposition pages as needed. But you can still follow my suggestions on how to set up a garden journal using any system or format that you prefer.

SECTIONS FOR A GARDEN JOURNAL

The very first thing that any type of needs to know is their plant hardiness zone and their spring and autumn frost dates. This crucial information is best kept in a journal for handy reference

I created the following sections in my journal: Sketch, Seeds & Plants, Log, Expenses, Calendar, and Maintenance. You may also want a section for photos of your garden so that you can record your progress.

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Keeping a Garden Jounal Is part of the whole gardening process. It’s a place to keep records, plans, notes, and anything that relates to your garden. It documents your successes and helps you learn from your mistakes. You’ll find yourself referring to it from year to year with a sense of achievement and satisfaction.

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76 LET’S COOK

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78 HEALTH

New practical support for people impacted by suicide of a loved one

Families and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide will now have access to a range of useful supports thanks to the NSW Government’s $4.5 million boost to post-suicide services across the State. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said that post-suicide support was critical to support loved ones as well as the wider community. “We know that around 135 people can be impacted by a single suicide,” Mrs Taylor said. “For friends and family, the death of a loved one by suicide is not only heartbreaking and shocking, it can also create new challenges as well as making day-to-day tasks incredibly difficult. “We want to be there for people in these painful weeks and months in ways that can really help, from providing counselling to helping

them access financial assistance and guiding them through the coronial process.” StandBy Support After Suicide will provide the service in partnership with Jesuit Social Services, Roses in the Ocean and University of New England. StandBy will focus on reaching bereaved families and friends, as well as first responders and witnesses to suicide. StandBy Regional Coordinator Tania Tuckerman said she draws on her own lived experience to help those affected feel safe and understood. “My hope is that all people impacted by suicide will have the support I never had,” Ms Tuckerman said. “It didn’t hit me until decades later the full devastation it had on my life; including my relationships and

how I interacted with the world around me. “I am hopeful about the difference our support will bring to the lives of people impacted by suicide and their future generations.” The state-wide rollout of post-suicide support services is thanks to a joint investment by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.

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Taurus Apr - May TAURUS APR 2021 - MAY 20 21 Let tolerance, patience and understanding take priority over the way you behave. Unfortunately you’re far more inclined to impose your will in an overly passionate and ruthless way, which understandably is not well received by those with whom you share your everyday life. As you might expect, they’re unlikely to respond in a very tranquil way, instead they agitate the situation further. Be accepting and thoughtful in your conduct towards them and avoid being thought of as heartless and inflexible.Impulsive and thoughtless actions can lead to upsets with your lover. You better think twice, before doing something you might later regret! For your lover, the excuses you make are just as irrelevant as any promises or commitments – it all depends on the way you behave and what you actually do! Pull yourself together; show you’re able to overcome any difficulties.

GEMINI MAYMay 21 - JUNE Gemini 22 - 20 June 23 You face a number of challenges, and feel as if you have to prove yourself all the time. This is quite exhausting and unnerving, which tends to put you on edge. Make sure you keep your temper and avoid unnecessarily showing your displeasure towards those you are supposed to care about most. Practice more self-restraint and be more careful about how you treat others. Treat yourself to a calm and relaxing break, use the time to readjust plans and coordinate them with your partner and your family. Your love life can be unfavourably affected by your deeply passionate feelings, which could easily cause tension and clashes with your partner. Alternatively, you might find that love-making can be a great help in easing the situation between you, but any arguments that might possibly be on-going are best left till later. Ultimately conflicts can’t be resolved by sex alone.

Cancer Jun - Jul CANCER JUN 21 -24JULY 22 22 Fully in command of all aspects of your life, you’re able to quantify how much effort is needed to complete various tasks. Relaxed and with a steady approach you get to work and fulfill even the hardest tasks successfully. Others seek your advice and opinion on matters that concern them and are grateful for the competent way they receive assistance. Any approach you make is likely to be welcomed and others notice how engaging you are, if single you’re likely to enjoy a romantic involvement. You’re up for romantic walks as well as fun and games. Adored by your partner, make sure you don’t appear boring and become insignificant! Every now and then you should both try some exhilarating and new activity or if there is something you don’t like, let your partner know! Holding back to keep the peace isn’t always the best approach for either one of you.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 Think big and channel your energy productively and see how much you can achieve in a short space of time. Be sure to avoid protracted discussions that lead you to become frustrated and angry with those who appear to be placing obstacles in your way. Practicing some self-restraint applies to all activities as your selfconfidence can lead you to take on far more than you realistically handle and your rather careless approach needs to be harnessed in a more practical and thought out way to succeed. You’re not behaving very diplomatically and your lover is feeling the full effects of your dismissive attitude. Be more considerate and allow others to express their point of view as well. Your stubbornness and bossiness tends to bug your partner and they feel exasperated. If single approach matters less-hastily, thoughtfulness often gets you further than obstinacy.

Virgo Aug2324 - Sep VIRGO AUG - SEP 22 22 All aspects of the experience you have previously accumulated are brought to bear and help you deal confidently with most situations as and when they arise. You’re satisfied with yourself and the effort you’re able to make towards stabilizing your circumstances and prospects for the future. It’s appropriate to seek improvements in your business, social and romantic life, whatever you dare to tackle leads to favorable responses from others, who are likely to approve of your suggestions and opinions. This week you’re feeling particularly lucky, especially where your love life is concerned. Passion and harmony dominate and it’s a good time to explore techniques with your partner. There is certainly one long-cherished desire, which you would like to try now. Thanks to your sensitive and considerate approach your lover is willing to listen and probably positively respond to you.

LIBRA SEP - OCT 22 23 Libra Sep2323 - Oct You feel fighting fit, on top form, as you experience vibrant energy running through your body! That’s why it is a great time to tackle any tasks you have put off recently. If you don’t have existing projects, it is a good time to start something new. Prepare yourself in anticipation for something good to happen shortly. It is even possible for you to feel overwhelmed by so many opportunities coming your way. Take advantage of this crucial phase and make the most of it!! Once you’ve got your project off the ground, you meet with approval from others. You show signs of being passionate. Don’t overwhelm your lover with fanciful ideas and suggestions. You should use a slower more sensual approach – gently coax them, don’t be too pushy. If you’re single, don’t mix self-confidence with brusqueness. With a more sophisticated approach, you’re more likely to be met with approval. Simply be a little bit more patient!

Scorpio Oct2324- NOV - Nov SCORPIO OCT 21 20 You are persistent and powerful and prove in every situation that you’re unbeatable. Take advantage of this high-energy phase but retain some level of composure! Use restraint where appropriate and don’t exaggerate or allow yourself to become out of control, in such a way as to be hurtful towards those you care about most. It doesn’t have to be that way, utilize your energy positively and exercise to relieve any stress or tension. Regarding your exercise regime, don’t be too extreme in your approach. The magic word this week should be tact. Otherwise you overwhelm your lover by your determined approach. Being impulsive is difficult and will certainly not work if you’re pushing your partner into something they don’t feel very keen on. Use your charm to get your partner to be more enthusiastic about love-making. But be prepared that your attempts could fail.

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 You’re keyed up, enthusiastic and feel able to accomplish everything you set out to achieve. If you are striving for more professional responsibility, show others what you are capable of, demonstrate your abilities, it’s easy to realize your goals without unsettling those who may previously have felt threatened by your ambition. Your opinions are acknowledged and the ideas you have on almost any matter accepted. This applies to all discussions; you’re able to convince others of your point of view. You’re getting on very well with those you care about most and it appears you have a lot of positive influence on other people you meet as well. Even if from time to time, you and your lover seem to disagree, you’re both able to easily find compromises. Make sure that the romantic side of your relationship is not being overlooked or even completely forgotten.

Capricorn CAPRICORN DECDec 22 - 22 JAN-19Jan 20 You’re careful and show persistence when dealing with problems. Your increased vitality and improved self-confidence has positive effects on everyone you meet. You’re able to complete any new tasks either alone or as part of a team. As expected, the suggestions you make are acceptable to others who tend to agree with you. Use this influence to achieve your desires, remain steadfast, true to your aims and they’re likely to be met with approval by those people in your life that matter most to you. Your enhanced self–confidence makes you charming; you’re sparkling and have an almost mysterious sex appeal. Your assured presence when you venture out in public has the effect of turning you into the focus of everybody’s attention. If you have a partner you discover new facets of being together that make you feel extremely good about yourself and your lover.

AQUARIUS janJan 20 - 21 feb-18Feb 19 Aquarius Don’t try to take on too much, even if you feel capable of more, there’s a particular level of involvement in other people’s affairs that’s best kept to a minimum. Always striving to prove yourself is an unnecessary waste of energy; to unwisely risk your well-being for the sake of others - a mistake. Do yourself a favor, stop plying your own ideas and point of view to the exclusion of others. Show some modesty and keep your temper if you want to retain your composure and the majority of your friends. The pressure of your circumstances has a negative influence on your private life. Small misunderstandings seem to infuriate you. You won’t solve your problems by shouting at those you care about most. Refrain from such outbursts and acting in an emotional way. After all, your lover is not necessarily at fault! Level-headedness and self-control can ease the situation.

PiscesFEB Feb PISCES 19 -20MAR- Mar 20 21 You have complete faith in your ability to complete any task you undertake. With determination that fully demonstrates the strength of purpose you possess, you’re able to develop inventive and practical ideas for solving problems that mean others notice you. Your competence and decisiveness prove to be beneficial in your work. People listen to your advice and admire (probably secretly) your abilities. Your charm attracts admirers, new friends and possibilities to strengthen romantic ties. Your relaxed and confident manner is obvious. If you’re single, you have magical desirability; people you like are practically dropping at your feet, without you doing a thing! If you’re in a relationship there are only positive outcomes to be had; you can look forward to many hours of love-making, full of intimate moments spent together. Enjoy them, it won’t last forever!

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IN MEMORIAM 81 Memoriam

Elsie May Irvine

28 October 1938 – 26 November 2020

We cannot believe it is 12 months since your very sad passing, there is not a day goes by that we do not think of you. “Always on our mind forever in our Hearts”. Love you always. Your loving husband, Victor and your children Tony, Peter and Diane and their loving families.

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Beverley Anne SMITH Of Bangalow.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 14th November 2021. Aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Ross. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Wayne & Meg, Jennifer & Darren, Angela & Tim, and Fiona. Loved Grammy to her 7 grandchildren. ‘Special thanks to all the nursing staff at Ballina Hospital for their loving care of Bev’ A private family service has been held.

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COWAN, DAVID JOHN “Penny”

Died suddenly at Evans Head on 13th November, 2021. Late of Casino. Aged 37 Years. Beloved husband of Kasey and cherished Daddy of Matilda, Pippa & Lottie. Dearly loved son of Wayne & Helen Cowan, and son-in-law of Max & Sharon Flack. Loved brother & brother-in-law of Tracey & Dean Murphy, Angela & Roy Randall, Lisa & Shaun Transton, Kiralyn & Chris Mathias, and Uncle of their families. Loved and sadly missed by all the Cowan & Flack families and his many friends.

Our Number 1 Due to current Covid restrictions, Dave’s funeral service will be held by invitation only this FRIDAY 26th November, 2021 commencing at 11.00am at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Canterbury Street, Casino followed by burial at Casino Lawn Cemetery. Livestreaming will be available at: www.fwhlive.com/djc Donations in lieu of flowers to The Heart Foundation would be appreciated. • • • • • •

Church capacity 170 fully vaccinated guests only. Cemetery capacity unlimited fully vaccinated attendees only. Current Public Health Orders demand proof of double vaccination before attending. Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

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William “Bill” Charles Chappel 13/05/1947 – 15/11/2021

Loving husband of Glenda Chappel Great family man and adored father of Brett Chappel, Jodie Isaacson, Rick Chappel, Mark Chappel, Kim Clark Cherished father-in-law of Shannon, Lloyd, Natasha and Joel Admired pop of Ella, Zac, Beau, Benny, Charlie and Liana Always missed and never forgotten Bill’s funeral service will be held at St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Deacon Street, Bangalow on Friday, 3rd December 2021 commencing at 1pm. For Covid restrictions and livestreaming details please refer to Parkview Funeral Home website.

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Sister Judy Quirk RSM

REYNOLDS, Sister Joan Therese

Died Lismore 17/11/2021

Much loved by her sisters in the Presentation Congregation. Loved daughter to Patrick & Eileen Reynolds (both dec) Loved sister and sister-in-law to Patricia, Kathleen, Colleen (all dec) And John & Margaret. Cherished Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Much loved member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, and resident of Crowley Memorial Retirement Village, Ballina. NSW. Beloved daughter of Edwin and Melda (both dec) Quirk. Dearly loved sister of Kevin (dec), Joan, Barbara (dec), Maree and Cathryn. Dearly loved aunt of her nieces and nephews.

Rest in Peace Mass of Christian burial for Judy will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at St Mary’s Church Victoria St Grafton, to be followed by cremation.

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CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS

Dining Table with 8 Chairs, Sideboard, Corner Unit, Display Cabinet, Sideboard, 4 Piece Lounge, Marble Table, Kitchen Hutch, Table and 6 Chairs (Kitchen), Outside Glass Table and 4 Chairs, Weber BBQ, Leather Lounge, TV, Glass Top Table, Fridge, Crystal/Figurines, Grandfather Clock, China Cabinet, 2 Chairs, Dresser, Sidetables x 2, Wash Stand, Dryer, Washing Machine, Desk, Filing Cabinets, Cabinet (Bookcase), King Single Bed, Sidetable/buffet Desk, Bed Pot, Freezer, Blower and Trimmer, Pressure Cleaner, Steamer. TERMS: Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer at Sale PHOTOS: www.ianweirandson.com.au

FARM MACHINERY: 4 Tonne Isuzu Tipper Truck (Auto, 1200kms), 1.2 Tone 2WD Mahindra Single Cab Ute (8000kms, Manual), 2 Tonne CAT Diesel Forklift, 4 Seater Elec/ Solar Golf Cart, 5ft HD Slasher, 2WD MF 130 Tractor, 2 Cool Rooms, Near New Silvan Fert Spreader 500kg, Air Compressor, Bandsaw, Drill Press, Craftsman Ride On 42” Cut, Fridges, Freezers, Ring Lock Wire, MiG Welders, Tressles, Rio, Elec Fence Gear, Bale Feeders, Round Posts, 4 Concrete Wash tubs, Tilt Bin For Forklift, Complete Alum Scaffolding, 1000 ltr Diesel Tank on Stand, Hay Bales, 10 Solar Panels, Poly Trough. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Fridges, Freezers, Table & Chairs, Lounge Chair, Beds, Cane Chair Settings, Electric Bed, TVs. TERMS: GST Added to Knockdown Price. Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer Day of Sale. PHOTOS & FULL LIST: www.ianweirandson.com.au DIRECTIONS: Go to Alstonville, head out Wardell Rd to roundabout, take the first right onto Ellis Rd, go approx 2 kms on Ellis Rd and turn onto Whites Lane, Sale 2 kms on the left.

Just Baled in Shed 4x4 Round & Small Squares Discount for Bulk Cow & Horse Hay NO ORDERS TOO BIG OR SMALL

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A/C ESTATE OF A. MERES 65 Panorama Drive, Alstonville THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 10am

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November 25, 2021

Clearance Sales

Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450

CLEARING SALE A/c Bill Skelly 315 GILMORES LANE, HALFWAY CREEK

Saturday, 4th December 2021, 10:00am FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Lamborghini Rekord 70E Tractor 910hrs, 1988 Farmline 703DTC Tractor with over axle Tilt Stick/Blade (good working order), 6’ Slasher, Post Rammer, 3PTL Post Hole Diggers, Post Hole Digger, Steel Cattle Yards (Panels, Gates, Head Bale, Loading Ramp, Sliding Gates), 20’ Container, Golden Fleece Fuel Tank, Farm Gates (various sizes), Stihl 064 Chainsaw, Husqvana Chainsaws, Homelite Chainsaws, 30 Bundles Steel Posts (new), Approx. 1000 Steel Posts (used), Gate Hinges, Wire Spinner, Plain & Barb Wire (new & used), Assort. Poly Pipe, Poly Water Troughs, Fire Fighter Unit with 1000lt IBC, Rover Clipper 15.5HP Ride on Mower 42” Blade, Large Anvil, Anvils on Stands, Swage Block, Wire Rope, Hand Made Block Splitter, Sawn Hardwood Timber/Planks, Sling 4x1 & 5x1 Boards, Jacks, Endless Chain, 8’ Corrugated Iron (used), Colorbond Roofing Sheets, Rolls Elect. Tape (new), Grease Guns, Sprockets, Pitch Forks, Band Saw, Saw Bench, Stirrup Pumps, Shed Shelving, Sawhorses, Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Hooks, Elect. Tools, Sliding Work Bench, Work Benches, Bench Grinders, Alum. Ladders, Oxy Set, Wedges, Sockets, Chains, Hammers, Axes, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels, Cant Hooks, Tool Boxes, Bench with Vice, Steel Tub, Huge Steel Slab, Scrap Steel, Elect. Wiring, Billy Cart, Ute Canopy, Titon Slide Out Tray (for ute new), Garden Shed (never built), Cast Iron Baths, Cement Wash Tubs, Steel Pan, Numerous Tools & Sundries. SADDLERY: Killmore Swinging Fender Saddle, James Saddlery Stock Saddle, Old Saddles, Stirrup Irons, Bits. ANTIQUES: Spring Cart (Excel. Cond.), Sulky (Excel. Cond.), Singer Treadle Machine (immaculate cond), Marble Top Washstand with Dish & Jug (not matching) Sulky (fair cond.), Rubber Wheeled Sulky (fair cond.), Morticing Axe, Antique Horse Gear/Trace Chains, Hains etc, Saddlery from New Age to Yester Year, Wool Press, Sulky Steps, Horse Drawn Mould Board Plough/ Stick Rake/Double Mould Board Plough, Bob Tail, Sunshine Sign, Trike, Cyclops Pedal Car, Oil Cans, Cream Cans, Funnels, Stud Bottom Copper, Rabbit Traps, Glass Buoy, Post & Rail Posts, Cottees/Schweppes Wood Boxes, Bottles, Ampol/Esso/ BP Zoom/Shell Tins, Gal Wash Tub, Forge & Blower, Old Treadle Machine, Steel Wheeled Garden Seat, Air Compressor (still working), Old Pan, Imperial Quart Glass Oil Bottle, Steel Rings x 4, Hand Mincer, Lantern (glass missing), Steel Wheels, Scales, Steel Spoked Rubber Tyred Wheels, Chamber Pot, Railway Lantern, Old Steel Wheelbarrows, Steel Wheels, Honda G30 Pump (old), Water Pump. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Leather Post & Rail Dining Suite with Matching Lounge Suite & Side Box, Turned Leg Dining Setting with Sideboard, Sideboards x 2, TV Cabinet, Cupboards, Lounge Chairs x 2, Remote Control Recliner, Bookshelf, Corner Table, Lamp, Filing Drawer, Kirby G6 Vacuum Cleaner, Desk, Glass Top Desk, Fridge, Cane Basket, Twin Tub Washing Machine, Simpson Top Load Washing Machine, Garden Settings, Windmill, Bird Bath, Assorted Ornaments, Bench Seat, Wooden Outdoor Setting, Garden Statues, Pots, Pot Plants. Light Refreshments Available - Bidding card system will apply TERMS STRICTLY CASH, CHEQUE OR EFTPOS Held in accordance with COVID-19 Government Physical Distancing Rules

A/C J. H. SAMS PTY LTD 171B Whites Lane, Alstonville THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 12noon

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74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au www.ianweirandson.com.au Jake Noble 0424 470 095

300 Steers & Heifers 6-30 mths 120 Cows & Calves 5 Pure Simmental Heifers & Calves 10 Red Shorthorn (Moombi bred) Cows on 2nd calf 18 Red Poll Heifers 8-20 mths 30 F1 & Brahman X Heifers 12-30 mths 1 Pure Brangus Bull 18 mths 1 Simmental Bull 4 yrs (Brisbane Valley) 1 Charolais Bull 3 yrs A/c R. Harms Poll Charolais Bull 12 mths A/c Mundoo Angus Angus Bull 2 years

bookings invited * *AllFurther cattle to be yarded Friday

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74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450 Glenn Weir 0427 299 104

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Store Cattle Sale Friday 10 December 2021 CASINO SALEYARDS @ 10am Bookings Welcome Strict curfew 8pm Thursday 9th December RAY WHITE RURAL Casino/Kyogle

Livestock For Sale

CASINO LIVE WEIGHT AND OPEN AUCTION STORE SALE Friday 3rd December, 2021

Office 02 6662 1451 Andrew Summerville 0429 620 362 Nick Fuller 0484 200 101 Luke Thomas 0484 200 488 www.raywhiteruralcasino.com.au livestock.casino@raywhite.com

Commencing 10.00am DST 1200 HEAD 1200 70 Euro x Steers 0 & 2 teeth 50 Brahman x Steers 0 & 2 teeth 60 Friesian Bullocks 300 Angus & Angus x Steers 6-9 m.o 80 Santa x Steers 6-8 m.o 280 Euro x Steers 6-9 m.o 90 Hereford x & Angus Heifers 5-8 m.o 110 Euro x Heifers 6-9 m.o 70 Brahman x Heifers 15-20 m.o 50x50 Brahman x Cows & calves 20x20 Hereford x Cows & calves 20 Cows PTIC A/c Owner 50 Friesian Bullocks A/c Breeder 70 Charolais x Steers 7-9 m.o 60 Angus x Steers 6-8 m.o 50 Charolais x Heifers 6-9 m.o Bookings are still being taken for this forthcoming sale

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Casino Saleyards

Monday, 13th December 2021 10:00am DST Early Bookings Appreciated Darren Perkins 0428 660 324 David O’Reilly 0428 299 743 Jasen Somerville 0429 660 657 Riley Wellman 0499 222 514

Murwillumbah Saleyards

Saturday, 11th December 2021 9:00am DST Early Bookings Appreciated Brent Casey 0428 530 422 Jasen Somerville 0429 660 657

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Casino 02 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Wayne Bulmer 0428 661 167 Steve Davis 0429 623 066

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