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Advertising: 1300 679 787Your local news, entertainment, tv, notices and sportsEdition 114 September 15, 2022 80 pages of Local News NR Weather, Funerals, Puzzles, Community Notices Tix now on sale @ www.yambabowlingclub.com.au Her Majesty The Northern Rivers RemembersFULLSTORY:P2& 3 4 PAGE LIFTOUTTV

Mr Tranter said accounts such as Ms Ford’s revealed the depth of the feeling local people had for the Royals.Heexpected these feeling would be on display during the 10day mourning period for the Queen ahead of her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

By Tim Howard

the Queen’s motorcade left Lismore for Casino, hundreds of cars, motor bikes and even bicycles followed.Thosepeople began their journey in pouring rain and by the time they returned conditions had worsened.“Cruel,pelting rain

Historical society plans display of Royal memorabilia

Clarence River Historical Society president Steve Tranter looking over some of royal archives

After staying overnight at Lismore’s Gollan Hotel and attending a short ceremony in the city, the Queen’s party left for Casino.

Ms Ford said when

Some of the memorabilia of the Royal Family already on display at Schaeffer House, Grafton.

troubles.Originally

In 1954 it was a daylong adventure involving ferry crossings and traversing roads not yet up to goat track standard.

scheduled to land at Casino, the rain forced a change of destination to the all weather landing strip at Evans Head.

Historical society member Hazel Ford penned a story of what it was like in a society newsletter that came out for the celebrations of the Queen’s 60th year on theShethrone.recalled the newspaper headline of the time, Torrential welcome for Queen as 50,000 drenched people from every corner of northern NSW tried to get a glimpse of their newThesovereign.Queenand her prince had their own

Dignitaries, like the Bishop of Grafton Rt Rev C E Storrs and Mrs Storrs and the Mayor of Grafton John Moorhead and his wife were just as drenched when they were presented to the Queen as the tens of thousands of onlookers. But it seems from the comments people were overjoyed to catch just a glimpse of the new Queen.“Ithink the Queen is beautiful. She is charming and dainty and the Duke handsome,” a Mrs W Thompson of South Grafton put down forMsposterity.Fordsaid you could tell how popular the Queen’s visit had been from the cars parked outside workplaces the nextAlmostday. all were covered in mud from their travels and most people had gone straight to work from the Harwood Ferry crossing.

she was heading north to Lismore and Casino, where the Royal visit was to be staged.

The Clarence River Historical Society has begun to assemble a special display of its royal artefacts for a special display to honour Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday.Societypresident Steve Tranter said the society’s collection at Schaffer House had a standing exhibit of wasregionthethemlessenthusiastic,weekNorthgreetharbourpopulationSydney’smoreFebruaryarrivedarrived,Kingnewsto1952.beganRoyalPhillip,theherin70-yeartheQueen,informationcontainedandsociety’sweddingscoronation,fromQueenassociatedmemorabiliawiththeandherfamilyeventssuchasherroyalvisits,andbirths.Buthesaidthenewspapermagazinearchivesmuchmoreonthewhovisitedregiontwiceinherreign.Thefirstofthosewas1954,justayearaftercoronation,whenQueenandPrincecompletedaWorldToursheasaprincessinInKenyaandenrouteAustraliawhentheofherfather,GeorgeVI’sdeathshefinallyinAustralian3,1954withthan1millionof1.8millionontheforeshorestoher.HerwelcomeontheCoastlessthanalaterwasnolessthoughfarpopulous.UnfortunatelyforthetheQueenwasnotonlyvisitortotheasalargecycloneheadingsouthas

These days a trip up the Summerland Way to Casino and Lismore is an hour to 90 minutes in the car.

meant experiencesnightmareformost of the hundreds who were compelled to journey by bus and car,” she quoted from wrote.carsandferry1000crossing,fornightHarwoodupsoneHarwoodtheHighway,alongleaps.”boundfromonmudonCasinoenteredreports.contemporary“ThevehicleswhichtheGrafton-gravelroadswepttoadeeplychurnedandslipperysurfacewhichcarsskiddedsidetosideandinheart-jerkingTravellingbackthePacificwellbeforeconstructionoftheBridge,createdofthebiggestholdinhistoryattheFerry.“At8.30onWednesdaycarsbankedupfivemilesatthisanestimatedvehicles,withtherunningnon-stopshiftingabout70anhour,”MsFord

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“I come from East London and both the Queen Mother, and the Queen had visited there,” she said.

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“When Harry and Meghan got married, we threw a high tea and now we live at Kyogle (in evacuation accommodation), we had

“(This is) a very sad day indeed, losing our beloved Queen,” she said.

“It has staggered me how (Queen Elizabeth’s death) has affected me,” she said.

As a young student at Tuckurimba Public School Helen remembers honouring the Queen.

“RIP Your Majesty.”

By Samantha Elley

Linda unashamedly admits to being an ardent monarchist, along with her parents before her.

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“I know she has looked so fragile for the last few days, but it still came as a “Ishock.am70 years old this year, so I am a platinum

Saved her Royal China from the food

Now at the passing of the second longest reigning monarch in the world, Queen Elizabeth II, those items have become even more precious to Linda.

“I might invite my Coraki friends here and talk about the good aspects of the Queen,” she said.

Local historian Helen Trustum of Bentley is another monarchistardentwhose collection of royal memorabilia extends over fve decades.

“The Royal Dalton pieces are beautiful, of the Queen’s wedding and Coronation,” she said.

“I also remember the time of the Coronation when they had a Queen competition in Coraki.

1. Louis XIV of France reigned from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715 – 72 years, 110 days.

“I have been collecting souvenirs for 50 years.”

2. Elizabeth II of British reignedCommonwealthfrom6February

4. Johan II of Lichtenstein reigned from 12 November 1858 to 11 February 1929 – 79 years, 91 days

Plans are already in the pipeline for the upcoming funeral.

“A couple of friends rescued all my China,” she said.

“In fact, practically part of the family.

Breakout story – Longest serving monarchs

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Royal Collection Linda Barney Dowdall

When Linda Barney Dowdall had to evacuate her Coraki home from the February foods, some of her items high on her priority list to save, was her royal memorabilia.

“That night we went to see her (in Lismore) as she came out on the Gollan Hotel balcony,” she“Oursaid.generation are feeling it this morning because the Queen has been so much of our lives.

Silver Jubilee and even a cup and saucer from the Coronation.“Everytime I’ve been home to London, I’ve picked up a few pieces or I get friends to bring some in their hand luggage when they come to Australia,” she said.

Helen has a number of favourite pieces from her vast collection.

baby. I love telling people that. She has always been there.”

Her collection includes cups and saucers from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, a mug from the

“Memories of school days when we would sing God Save the Queen,” she said.

“I was only eight (and) we had a Prince Phillip, Charles and Anne. I was QueenHelenElizabeth.”remembers the Queen and Prince Phillip arriving in Australian in February 1954 and all the Tuckurimba School children were taken to Coraki to see her drive through from Evans Head.

Rama IX of Thailand reigned from 9 June 1946 to 13 October 2016 – 70 years, 126 days

Royal Collection Helen Trustum

“Our teacher Jim Ormond would hit the tuning fork ready for us to start singing.

water, dried them and they came up beautiful and all sparkly, so I didn’t have to throw them out.”

1952 to 8 September 2022 – 70 years, 214 3.days.

“I had them all covered in whitethenwithmud,sewage-favouredsoIrinsedthemwarmsoapywater,rinsedthemwithvinegarandwarm

“The China plate with the Queen Mother with Elizabeth and Margaret is another favourite.”

5. Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin II of Kedah (Malaysia) reigned from 15 February 1710 to 23 September 1778 – 68 years, 220 days

a Platinum Jubilee high tea.

“Effectively we will show respect and have a small“Thewake.lasttime we had a high tea for the Queen we wore tiaras, I think this time I will make halos.”

“I love an excuse for a highDespitetea.”the foods destroying all Linda’s books on the royals, the China was saved.

“The Clarence River Jockey Club (CRJC) and local racing identities were shocked and saddened to learn of the sad passing of John Kenny last week.“Aprominent figure amongst the Clarence Valley community, and a regular attendee at race meetings in Grafton, Mr Kenny was a

“He was always at me with ideas of how things could be improved for both members and guests alike.”

life member, former director, and proud ambassador of the

Mr Beattie also shared his personal feelings as a colleague of Mr Kenny He was working as an assistant judge when I first started as an official way back in 1975,” he recalled.

As a journalist I worked at The Daily Examiner with JK for the final years of his working life. His passion for the paper and the community were invaluable. Much of the contributed copy volunteered to the paper came past his eyes and he was an astute judge of what was fit to print and what was not. That judgement alone was a worth much to a newspaper.

Eldest son David delivered a eulogy during his funeral service which revealed the extent of his dedication to all three.Hetold how JK, as he was affectionately known, gave up a promising school career at the age of 15 for an apprenticeship at The Daily Examiner, where he spent the entire 52 years of his working life.All except for six months of National Service in 1953, where his prowess with a rifle led one of his NCOs to comment he was not just a good shot, but a “marksman”.

Mr Kenny, who died peacefully on August 28 at the age of 88 lived a life dedicated to his family, his community and his work.

“Mr Kenny served as an assistant race day judge at Grafton between the early 1970s and 1980s, prior to his appointment as an official judge, a position he held for 10“Heyears.served on the board of the CRJC from 1982 until 2018, and ensured every winning owner was made to feel special when their horse was first past the post.

widely respected across the region for his love of horse

racing and his unwavering commitment to the sport which

“Mr Kenny will forever be remembered as a true gentleman, who always made racegoers feel welcome.”

“In fact, we often joked that we were the two oldest things on Grafton Racecourse, with the exception of the heritage grandstand.“Johnhas been a wonderful board member and ambassador in my time with the CRJC.

John Kenny’s coffn is carried to the hearse following his funeral in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Grafton, on September 7.

More than 150 mourners made the way to the pews of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Grafton, last Wednesday to farewell John Joseph Kenny.

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CRJC.“Hewas well known and

“Renowned for his willingness to always offer others a helping hand, Mr Kenny was strongly supported in his work with the CRJC by his devoted wife Dianne, who like her husband, also dedicated countless hours to the promotion of the club.

“He was a special human being.”Disclosure:

Clarence community farewells JK

In 1965 Mr Kenny and Dianne Mason married in St Mary and in 1969 they welcomed their first child, David and later another son, Peter.During the 1970s Mr Kenny became involved with the Clarence horse racing community.Itwasarole Clarence River Jockey Club chief executive officer Michael Beattie remembered well and paid tribute to in an article posted on social media.

By Tim Howard

Mr Kenny shared his other passions, golf, fishing and shooting with his family and David remembered his father’s determination to get to his favourite Yamba Golf Course for a game even as his health deteriorated.Healsorecalled his father’s involvement with the St Vincent de Paul Society in Grafton, working for decades selflessly behind the scenes helping the less well off in the community.“Ifmorepeople had his honesty, integrity and compassion, what a wonderful world it would be,” David Kenny said of his father.

John Kenny followed his many passions in a long and distinguished life in the Clarence Valley.

spanned across 50 years.

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Our magical move-in day has been postponed.

However, despite the spark, it also made us realise the job was overwhelming. We have managed to get the walls plastered, but then there is sanding, painting, putting on the skirting boards and architraves, electricity, fooring, and the list goes on.

Verging on tears just

they complain about being stuck there for the next seven weeks, I almost yell at my tablet screen…try six months andButcounting!weallhave our different experiences and deal with them in our own way.

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There were a couple of reasons we set a deadline, but after much deliberation, we realised it was putting more pressure on us than we needed.Wewanted a date to aim for, so we didn’t feel like we were endlessly living at our friends’ house and wondering when we could move in. It had given us a new spark to start thinking on what needed to be done to make it comfortable, especially for our son who will be sitting his HSC in no time at all.

Mullumbimby Ex Services Club is set for a $2.4m makeover

The Judge praised Rose’s victim and said

friend of the family to gain access to the girl.

Business and sports identity jailed for historic child sex offences

Rose will be eligible for parole in 2031.

himself in; come to my bed, have sex with me and leave,” she told the court.Inher evidence the girl said Rose would have sex with her on camping trips, at her home and on one occasion, under the grandstand at Grafton hadSutherlandmonth,hisSpeedway.IndeliveringsentencelastJudgeRobertsaidRoseabusedhisroleas

A Grafton business and sporting identity has been jailed for 15 years after he was convicted of historic child sex offences.National media outlets have reported Colin Geoffrey Rose, 75, was found to have begun a sexual relationship with a girl, aged 12, in the early 1980s and maintained it for two years.They said Mr Rose ran an automotive business

For the first time in its 64-year intoentertainmentnewnewholeoutyearsClub,once-ailingof$2.365mplansShireupgrade,StreetclublandmarkMullumbimby’shistory,Ex-ServicesbuildinginDalleywillgetamajorafterByronCouncilapprovedforthebig,refurbishment.ItrepresentsthestartanewerafortheEx-Serviceswhichinfourhasclimbedofa$184kred–largelythroughmanagement,membersandanpush-andtheblack.AndrewSpice,

in the Grafton area for decades and has been a prominent name in the sport of speedway in theTheregion.court heard Rose came into contact with the girl when she was 12 and he was 33.

In it she told how she had been left unable to trust people and that her childhood had been stolen.“Mychildhood died the day you began your abuse. I mourn the loss of my childhood every day,” she said.

Mullumbimby RSL set for Major Makeover

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She told the court Rose began having sex with her before she realised what it was

General Manager of the Ex-ServicesMullumbimbyClub, told The Northern Rivers Times, Council’s green light is vindication the new board – appointed in 2019 – is taking the town’s time-honoured RSL Club “first formed post-war, in a singlehouse building” in the right“Wedirection.definitely feel that way, we believe we were in a strong financial position to develop the asset, and we’re obviously putting back to our asset, but wonderfully for the community as well,”

The approved DA allows ‘alterations and additions’ to the Ex Services Club including minor amendments to the ground floor plan to ensure disability access meets ofarea;courtoftoilets;provisionexistingrefurbishmentexistingandbuilding’;thedemolitionrequirements;currentpartialworks‘atnorthernendoftheup-gradingre-roofingthebeergarden;ofthesportsbar;ofnewfemalechangeofusetheformersquashtonewbar/caféchangingtheuseadministrativeoffices

her decision to read her statement to the court showed “considerable resilience and bravery”.

to a new restaurant/ café; extending building to provide deck and seating for restaurant/ café; outdoor children’s playground landscaping.andAndrewSpice told The Northern Rivers Times the areabeerwithmoreexistingenjoymentwellmembershipboastsclub,youngofattractrefurb.multi-million-dollarwillhopefullyanewgenerationpatronsincludingfamiliestothewhichalreadya3,300-strongbase,asasprovidingfreshforlong-term,members.“Wehopetohavea‘trendier’vibethenewoutdoorgardenandplayforfamilies,to

By early 1980 the girl was going on camping trips with Rose, her brother and Rose’s son,

Andrew Spice, GM Mullumbimby ExServices Club said.

For the next two years it became a regular occurrence for the girl and“HeRose.just helped

create a vibrant club but still provide for the traditional club space, hopefully the two demographics will cross,” Andrew Spice General Manager said.

the courtretro-themedthatallowsoldclarifyexpand,blackdefinitelyExmillion-dollarassetsreportssocialtocommunityExThedevelopment.’MullumbimbyServicesClubwasquicksharethenewsonitsmediaandquelltheClubsoldtofundthemulti-upgrade.“MullumbimbyServicesClubisbackintheandreadytobutjusttotheClubhasnotoffpropertiestoa$2.36mupgradeincludesanewsquash-caféandchildren’s playground,” it stated.

“We’re reaping the rewards of the hard work put in earlier,” he added.

“He was frequently trusted with the care of the child. He took advantage of her disrupted family life to place himself in a position of trust,” he said.During the trial Rose said he had only had sex with the girl once and she had been the “aggressive” instigator.

The girl told the court she looked up to Rose as a “father fgure” and “felt comfortable” while around him.

during which he gave the children alcohol, the court heard.

“There’s a lot of belief that the town of Mullumbimby deserves to have a club that’s in a strong financial position and the services that come with being a financially-strong club,” heInadded.supporting the proposal, Byron Shire Council staff concluded the proposal raised ‘no significant issues in terms of environmental impacts which cannot be managed, and the site is considered suitable for

The girl’s parents had divorced and her mother became friends with Rose’s wife.

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Wayne Jones, Chief Executive continueactiontheirkeepencouragedNNSWLHD,peopletoup-to-datewithjabs“asakeywecantaketoprotecting

involved in transforming vacant shops and offce spaces into purposebuilt vaccination centres in record time, as well as the need to relocate clinics affected by the devastating foods.”

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18-MONTHS after doors frst opened in Grafton, Lismore and Tweed Heads to much demand, Northern NSW Local Health District vaccination clinics are now in their fnal days of “supporting the region’s successful signifcantlyhowever,throughadministereddosesCOVID-19said.COVID-19,”vaccinatedcommittedcommunityforhavevaccinations.receiveupnumbersforwardcommunityNNSWLHD,ChiefvaccinationCOVID-19program.”WayneJones,ExecutiveofthankedtheforcominginsuchstrongandrollingtheirsleevestotheirCOVID-19“Thepastfewyearsbeenchallengingeveryone,butourhasremainedtogettingagainstMrJonesMorethan128,000vaccinehavebeentodatetheclinics,withdecreased

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COVID-19 vaccinations are still available at local GPs and neworadditionaltoupscalingpharmaciestoplansstrongNNSWLHDChiefVaccineGovernment’smadeAppointmentspharmacies.canbeviatheFederalCovid-19ClinicFinder.WayneJones,ExecutiveofsaidcontingencyremaininplacesupportGPsandifrapidisrequiredaccommodateanboosterdose,anewvaccineforavariantofconcern.

• Lismore: 73 Uralba Street (Mondays 8am – 4pm) – last day, next week Monday 19 September

• Grafton: 120 North Street

By Margaret Dekker

Permanent Vaccination Clinics in the Northern Rivers to close from this week

Last of the Covid Walk-in Clinics

recommended you get an additional booster. No appointment is needed, simply pop in to our COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for your HospitalclinicsNNSWLHDJonesvaccination,”COVID-19Waynesaid.Thefnaldaysforthevaccinationare:•TweedHeads:TweedCommunity

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attendance, staff working in the clinics will now be redeployed back to their previous roles in hospitals and health services, where they are needed most.

“Our vaccination teams have done a stellar job, contributing to the huge vaccination program which began in March 2021.”“None of us will forget the massive effort

Health entry via Florence Street (Fridays 8:30am – 3:30pm) – last day this Friday 16 September

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with Byron Shire Council.“Weare fortunate to have forged strong and mutually Councilrelationshipsbeneficialwithanditsstaff over many“Thereyears.ismuch work to be done and so many ways in which we can assist our community, be they from schools, individuals, landholders, farmers, and other community groups.

foods from February 2022 onwards in the Northern Rivers region and in Tenterfeld Shire.

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• Ballina, East Ballina, Empire Vale, Keith Hall, Patches Beach and West Ballina

Brunswick Valley Landcare’s Vice President Sue Haining said she was proud to continue the partnership

involved with the work BVL is doing,” the Mayor said.

To be eligible you must normally be charged rates under the Local Land Services Act 2013 on a property of at least

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LISMORE MP Janelle Saffn says food-affected rural landholders who do NOT earn ffty percent of their income from primary production only have until September 30 to apply for funding.

MOBILE VISIT TO BALLINA

Byron Shire Council’s partnership with Brunswick Valley Landcare (BVL) was renewed resourceregenerationtheongoingCouncil’spartnershiprenewalMichaeleveryinwithenvironment.Byronandininspireworkcontinueenabling(MondayUnderstandingMemorandumviaoftoday5September)BVLtoitsinvaluabletosupportandthecommunitytherestorationconservationofShire’snaturalCouncil’spartnershipBVLfirststarted2016andisrenewedthreeyears.ByronShireMayorLyonsaidoftheshowedsolidandcommitmenttoprioritisationofbushandnaturalmanagement.

The Insurance Council of Australia and insurers will be in Ballina this month to meet with customers impacted by the severe storms and fooding that hit our region in February/March.When:Wednesday 21 September 2022, 12pm toWhere:8pm Ballina RSL, 1 Grant St, Ballina

The Government’sNSW Flood Property Assessment team and Resilience NSW will be visiting Ballina this week in the mobile registration vehicle.Theteam will be at the Missingham Park carpark, Ballina from 9am to 3pm on Friday 9 September 2022. They can assist residents, businesses and primary producers with accessing:

Some of the recent projects Brunswick Valley Landcare has been involved in include publication of the Climate Resilient Landscapes guide, the Hunks of Mullum project in which Tallowwood tree hollows have been lovingly reshaped to provide shelter for a huge range of native animals, numerous bush regeneration projects including Mooibal Spur Corridor, Tallowood, Broken Head Corridor and regenerative farming soil and water projects with regional farmers.

The Rural Landholders grant of up to $25,000 is for landholders and aquaculture farmers who don’t qualify for existing programs because they don’t meet the requirement that they make 50% of their income from primary production.Fundingis available to those impacted by the

10 hectares, or hold a Class A Aquaculture

(Left to Right): Sharyn French (Council), Shannon Burt (Council), Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon, BVL volunteer committee member Joanne McMurtry, BVL volunteer committee member Felicity Watsford, Peter Ryan (BVL), Aly Ratcliffe (BVL support offcer), Byron Shire Council General Manager Mark Arnold.

Environment the winner as Council and Brunswick Valley Landcare renew partnership

Rural Landholders Grant closing soon

The successful at-home caravan program will be expanded to include residents in 15 areas across the Ballina, Lismore and Tweed local government areas residents(LGAs).Flood-affectedwillbe able to register for a caravan to be placed on their own property in the following areas:

Permit for a lease on at least 1 Applicantshectare.must also:

• not receive the majority of their income from primary production

• not have gross off farm assets exceeding

$5 million

• A free property

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LISMORE MP Janelle Saffn

FLOOD RECOVERY

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“We are proud to support opportunities that support our young people to thrive,” she “Thesaid. arts and music are such an important part of our vibrant community Seagulls’already.” general manager Stuart Burrows said the club was excited to host the fnale of such a successful program.

Mace, a 15-year-old participant and aspiring

response to the program here across the border in the Tweed,” Mr Grace said.

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“We want to thank all of our young musos who worked so hard and also our mentors, Council and Seagulls SylviadevelopmentCouncil’sstaff.”communityoffcerRoylancesaid the initiative had opened up a world of opportunity for young musicians in the community.

Tickets cost $20 for those aged 16 and over. To participate or register visit youthmusicventure. com.au or call Ian Grace 0424 143 140.

front of a live audience. The concert will take place from 2 – 5 pm. YMV founder Ian Grace said Council and Seagulls Club had been huge supporters of the 8-week program which has seen 21 young people from the Tweed develop their craft through esteemed mentorship from professional musicians.

Sunday’s grand fnale concert will be a culmination of the program and provide band members – there are 4 bands in totalwith an opportunity to perform like rock stars in

“We are delightedabsolutelywiththe

muso, loved the program and was excited for the end of term concert: “I can’t wait. Rock on!” For tickets, head whatsontweed.com.au/to concert-tweed-heads.music-venture-showcase-event/16584013-a/youth-

Youth Music Venture (YMV), a volunteer organisation, provides programs that cater for young people wanting to experience what it’s like to be part of a band.

Move over Barnesy… young musos of the Tweed are getting ready to rock at the Youth Music Venture grand fnale concert at Seagulls Club, Tweed Heads West tomorrow (Sunday 11 September 2022).

Tweed’s future music stars to put talent on show Council-backed Youth Music Venture announces grand fnale concert

The free program is open to young people aged 11 to 17 years and was launched in the Tweed for the frst time this year after it began operating on the Gold Coast in 2009.

Band members rehearse for the upcoming Youth Music Venture Showcase Concert which will be held on Sunday 11 September at Seagulls.

notice of motion to Councillors raised damning concerns about the 3-day festival, including: ‘overfowing toilets resulting in widespread urinating and defecating on the ground ..’ ‘Traffc queues .. for several kilometres

The July festival saw approximately 50,000 patrons attend the event, an increase from 35,000 at the last ‘Splendour’ festival held pre-Covid in 2019.“These remainedconcernsunheeded and many of them have now been realised at this latest SITG event,” Cr Coorey stated.CrCoorey also questioned North Byron self-monitoringParklands’of SITG”patronshospitalsmedicalasinthisofeye-witnesssheinvolvementprocess,independenteventsconsiderationproposescompliance;“AndthatCouncilthatanyofongoingmustincludeanmonitoringwiththeofCouncil,”stated.CrCateCooreynotedaccountsmyriadcalamitiesatyear’sSplendourtheGrassfestival“..widelyrecordedbystaffinlocalandclinics,andandwitnessesatincluding:

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The proposed frst underground carpark for the town also came under“Undergroundattack. carpark not appropriate for small village, impact of DA on fooding and water table, negative increase in traffc in small

• inadequate themanagementcrowdinstage/tentareas

describedMayorgovernmentliaiseworkingtoCouncilmoveevent.theplanningcontrols.compliancecompliedmanagementconsentthatassurancesFurther,review.”itwantsfromDPEtheconditionsofforonsitesewagearebeingwith,includingwithlocalItalsowantsanewagreementaboutfutureconductoftheItfollowsasimilarbyTweedShirelastmonthcreatearegulatorygrouptowiththeStateaboutwhatChrisCherryatthetimeas

At last raisedCrByronplanningThursday’smeetingofShireCouncil,CateCooreyalsoconcernsabout the process for fnal approval of “the site owners to hold increasingly larger, and more frequent, events at the site.”

That’s despite a recent community petition with 704 signatures, calling on Council to ban underground carparks in

was frst presented to Council in 2021 with public submissions raising concerns around height, access, fooding, gross foor area of the development which borders Veterans Lane, and the future ‘built form of Brunswick Heads.’

Locals took to social media to express dismay at the fnal result.

Torrential rain overwhelmed the 2022 Splendour in the Grass festival

• serious injuries such as broken bones, sprains and staph muddyoccasionedinfectionsbytheconditions

safety, social impacts, public amenity, business impacts and any other impacts on the Shire from the disastrous festival.

StateNEWSReview requested into Not-So-Splendid Byron Music Festival

The fndings of the state, independent review would be used ‘as a basis for the manner in which further events may occur on the Byronsite.’Shire Council will seek community feedback “to inform any review of the event and to assist in Cooneyrecommendations,”futureCrsaid.

Brunswick Heads.

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resulting in falls, injuries and patrons fainting

sleepy lovely little town, had to happen one day. Quite sad really. Where will it stop now?”

• the andthatothereffect‘super-spreader’ofCOVIDandviralinfectionsemergedduringaftertheevent

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In a sign of s hifting times and designs in ByronBrunswick‘sleepy’Heads,ShireCouncil has upheld its approval of a 3-storey, mixed-use ‘shop-top’ development, complete with the town’s frst underground carpark, despite strong community theTweedSeatingcompany,bymillionthedecisionrescindmotionWestheimerDeyCouncillorsopposition.DuncanandPetermovedathatCouncilitsJunetoapprovecontroversial$3.7developmentEwingsdale-basedCommercialSolutions,at7Streetonentrytohistoricportvillage.

Following serious concerns raised by Councillor Cate Coorey about “the many negative impacts created” by this year’s Splendour in the Grass music festival, Byron Shire Council will write to the state planning minister, Anthony John Roberts MP, requesting he instigate an independent review into the event, held in late July at North Byron Parklands, after torrential rain mired it in

controversy.CrCoorey’s

“The warned.thefuturewillundergroundkeyundergrounddevelopmentscalecharacter,surrounding2020.”adoptedE4PlanDevelopmenttheinconsistentproposalamendedstronglyAssociationopposesthisdevelopmentasitremainswithByronShireControl2014–Chapter–BrunswickHeads,17September,Itcitedinconsistenciesthebulkandoftheproposedandthecarpark,asconcerns.“TheapprovalofancarparksetaprecedentfordevelopmentsinB4zone,”BHPA fnal - Brunswick Heads goes underground

• inadequate provision of frst aid or medical support and use of untrained security staff in lieu of frst aid personnel

“Still questioning how the DA for a 2 x storey building and an additional underground carpark at 7 Tweed St has now been offcially approved for 22 cars?”“Wow wow wow, not sure about this, will change Bruns from a

Byron Shire Councillor Cate Coorey

the festival’s “wide-scale traffc failures” with “a lot of very dangerous situations out there with young kids having to sleep on the highway.”

The amended DA was

“Major fooding at the Tweed St end of Veterans Lane has swept cars off the lane and into the drains on a number of occasions. To put underground parking in this area is lunacy!”

infections occasioned by the muddy conditions ..’ and ‘inadequate crowd impacts,toandDepartmentwantsmanagement.’ByronShireCounciltheNSWofPlanningEnvironmentreviewassesstheecologicalhealthand

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Council also seeks to be recognised as “the key stakeholder for the community and should contribute to the formulation of the terms of any

It’s

However, the rescission motion was lost at the August 11 Meeting of Council with Crs Alan Hunter, Michael Lyon (Mayor,) Sarah Ndiaye, Mark Swivel, Sama Balson and Asren Pugh voting against it.

• lack of ofwidespreadwateravailablereadilydrinkingdespitetheprovisionalcoholsales

onto the M1 ..’ ‘serious injuries such as broken bones, sprains and staph

• excessive toilet queues and overfowing toilets resulting in widespread urinating and defecating on the ground with the potential for the spread of illness; “ .. Combined with the high-water fow across the fooded site, urination and defecation outside of the toilet areas, these factors create the potential for serious contamination of the SEPP Coorey’sthedeleteriouswetlandManagement(Coastal2018)andresultanteffectsonlocalecology,”CrNOMstated.

also strongly opposed by the Brunswick Heads Progress Association.

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is that there’s a clear case for change ensuring the unique, local character and sense of community is maintained,” Mr Roberts said.

• Over 70 per cent of

years, namely foreshore parkland precinct:Keytheaimprovementsbuildingslikelysurveywhocommunitydatastoreysdevelopmentsaidresponded“Sixthanpeopleforeshore,wasmuchwassaidHarbourLocalimprovedconnections,increasedimprovements,pedestrianandcarparking.”memberforCoffsGurmeshSinghwhilethecommunitydividedabouthowdevelopmentappropriateontheoverallmorewereinsupportopposed.intenpeoplewhotothesurveytheysupportedof2-6orhigher,andthesuggestsyoungermembersrespondedtotheweremoretosupporttallerinexchangefortocreatebuzzingatmosphereinarea,”MrSinghsaid.statisticsbysub-

The report outlines shops and cafes as the most supported uses to create an active foreshore with 73 per cent of those surveyed in favour, followed by an activity hub adjacent to the Coffs Harbour Train station which received 68 per cent “Thesupport.resultsclearly show what the people want prioritised for delivery within the next three

The Coffs completedthanthankful“We’retolocalsthrivingthetoalongsupporttheAnthonyandMinisterforoncommunityoutcomesreportstodayTheinvestmentandboostrevitalisedwithtoproposedstrongcommunityHarbourhasgivensupportforimprovementstheJettyForeshore,aclearcallforawaterfronttothelocaleconomybringjobsandtotheregion.NSWGovernmentreleasedtwodetailingfromextensiveconsultationthedraftmasterplantheJettyForeshore.forPlanningMinisterforHomesRobertssaidresultsshowoverallfordevelopmenttheJettyForeshorebreathenewlifeintoprecinctandcreateadestinationthatandtouristswantvisit.extremelytothemore3,600peoplethatthesurvey

• More than 70 per

• Respondents remain divided about the proposed scale of development up to four storeys, with around 35 per cent strongly supportive and 32 per cent

with sites of signifcant spiritual and historical signifcance.”

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• Over 80 per cent of marina.createimprovementsandsupportrespondentspedestriancarparkingtoamorevibrant

• Height levels of 3-4 storeys were supported by 45

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during our seven-week long consultation period and the thousands more we spoke to at our pop-ups, briefngs and meetings with Traditional Owners and Elders.

cent of thetouristasandofsupportrespondentstheadditioncafes,restaurants,afunctionspace,wellascreatingadestinationatformerDeepSea

• Around 68 per cent of developmentsupportedrespondentsin the

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beauty.accessall,andbecomeForeshorewantoverwhelminglyRespondentstoseetheParklandsawelcominginvitingplaceforallowingpublictonatural

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Jetty Hub, while 44 per cent suggested that up to 6

The NSW Government will now carefully consider the feedback and update the masterplan to refect an even more thorough consideration of community aspirations for the precinct.

“While we saw many diverse views on parts of the draft masterplan, what we heard loud and clear

per cent of community,thewith a further 15 per cent supporting up to 8 storeys.

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strongly opposed. More than half of all respondents were overall supportive of development up to four storeys.

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26 October 2022. It can be seen every day at Uki Post Office: 7am-5pm

A group of locals got together to show the world what Uki had to offer. At Ukitopia’s height, Uki exploded with a weekend of

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Art Post celebrates Uki’s musicians, actors, story tellers, artists, fashion designers and most of all Uki’s love of the wacky creative in this exhibition of fromphotographsexceptionaltaken2009to2019 at the annual Ukitopia festival.Itallbegan in 2007.

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3. Our Local MP’s Mr Chris Gulaptis and Mr Kevin Hogan together with CVC Constructed the Two Great Bridges on the Clarence (That of Grafton & Harwood). After many Years of Negotiation these Bridges were

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We have very effective Local MP’s in Gulaptis & Hogan who have allocated Millions of Dollars on these Bridges for ‘US’ the Locals and our Children’s future.

Lower Clarence.

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1. Land fill to bring Lots to a One in a Hundred Flood Level in Clarencetheisa CVC Imposition on Developers that has taken 35 Years to Assess.

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It’s great to see our new Labor Govt delivering on yet another election promise and what a massive anddebtCentrelinkhumanthereforetodata-matchingthewhenthisinsidiouslycaused.andfess-upunderCommissioner,hauledCoalitionprevioustotragedy.snaredAustraliansthousandsjoymustfiascolifedisastrousCommissionannouncementCoalitioncompareddifferencetoprevioustreachery?TheofaRoyalintotheandpotentiallythreateningrobodebtbyPMAlbanesehavebroughttotheheartsoftheofvulnerablewhowereupinthishumanHowgoodisitgoingbewatchingthesedisgracefulMinistersbeforeaRoyalputoath,andmadetoforallthehurtsufferingthey’veTheCoalitionorchestratedillegalscamin2015theytransformedexistingincomeprocessanautomatedsystem,removingalloversightbystaffbeforenoticeswereissuedplacingtheonus

5. Our Family having lived in Yamba since 1885 have seen many changes at the mouth of our beautiful Clarence. The January 2022 Flood was truly the worst Flood that hit the Clarence in our Families 137 years at Yamba clearly surpassing the 1974 & 1950’s Flood DredgingLevels.could have prevented this.

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4. In the Late 1950’s Five Dredges were Permanently in place at the entrance to the Clarence to Enhance the Fishing and other Industry on the Clarence.

The stage three tax cuts for the rich come at the expense of the low-income earners who were getting cashappallingyeargascardgrandthaneveryonepoor.andsuckingveryninegrandearningbeingoftaxtwelve-hundred-dollarasubsidyuntiltheendthistaxyear.Nowit’stransferredtothosetwohundredintheformofagrandtaxcutnotlabourobviouslyuptotherichnotlookingaftertheLabourshouldgiveearninglessfiftygrandatwoutilitiescredittopayforpetrolelectricityeachtocompensatethisandblatantgrab.

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How unsurprising to see that the inimitable Lynnette Evans was delighted to concur with the jumbled rant from Luke citizensLuke,‘tactless’!Englishjumbounscientificbuttogangbusters.doubtersdisinformationpromotersTheseO’Neill.twounrelentingofconspiracistprovethatGoogleforisgoingItispersonalchoicebeunvaccinatedtopromoteitwithmumbocallsforanewadjective-Accordingtocleverresponsiblewhofollow

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6. Our Family has lived down Carrs Drive for the last 46 years and our Ancestry Family since 1885 and we applaud CVC for finally ShortagemassiveofStudyInvestigationafterofDevelopmentWestforesightshowingtoallowYamba1350Lots35yearsofandwiththeaimaddressingtheHousinginthe

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7. The January 2022 Flood

squarely on the welfare recipient to prove their innocence.Evenafter thousands of complaints by aggrieved Australians, numerous suicides linked to this horrendous scam and finally being ruled illegal in 2019, unlawfulcontinuedCentrelinktopursuedebtsuntil May 2020; this monstrous debacle was undoubtedly the brainchild of the Coalition and heads must roll. In Richmond we can be thankful to have an MP like Justine Elliott as part of a Labor Govt that always defends the rights of vulnerable Australians.Andbythe way I take great pleasure in exposing rightist hypocrisy and getting under the thin skins of righty arch-conservatives like G Macdonald and the “sour grapes brigade” who, because they are victims of their own extreme ideology, are un-able to accept any form of defeat, even when repeatedly caught out with federation.Govtdestructivetoxic,21AussiesMAJORITYoffeelingnarrowthatorscientifictothey“GOTCHA”numerousmoments;areun-ableprocessfactualinformationanythingelselogicaloverloadstheirminds.AndIamincrediblyproudbeingpartofaclearofthinkingthatonMayremovedthemostincompetent,andCoalitionandPM.since

So please as a matter of urgency NSW Waterways need to direct CVC to full scale Dredging of the Mouth of our Clarence and Estuary ‘NOW’.

Rex YambaTory

Around six in 10 patients (62.8%) were seen on time, the lowest of any quarter since BHI began reporting inThe2010.number of patients who left without, or before completing treatment (76,117) was up 67.6% when compared with 2019 and the highest on record. This includes patients who were triaged but left the ED before treatment began, and patients who began treatment but left before it was completed.

driver,” Mr Gulaptis said.“This will mainly be used to build on transport services already provided to and from a number of local primary schools and will see outlying schools such as Ulmarra and Coutts Crossing included.Community OOSH Services Director David Bourke welcomed the grant saying it would help the company realise its mission statement, “In a world gone mad with rules and regulations, we help kids be kids.”

to re-present to an ED within three days.”

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of the smaller, more remote schools who do not currently have access to OOSH services,” Mr BourkeMinistersaid.for Education and Early Learning, The Nationals’ Sarah Mitchell congratulated the service on the success of their application. “These grants are part of a $235 million funding commitment made by the NSW Government in March 2019 that is supporting projects, initiatives and activities that seek to MsservicesandinnovationsustainabilitydevelopandinBeforeAfterSchoolCareacrossthestate,”Mitchellsaid.

There were 793,987 emergency department (ED) attendances, up 5.2% compared with April to June 2019, but short of the record high in April to June 2021.

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There were 375,215 triple zero (000) calls for an ambulance and 333,927 responses, up 21.1% and 7.8%, respectively, compared with the same quarter in 2019.

Ms Rowell said: “Demand for ambulance responses remained high, particularly for patients requiring an emergency (P1) response, and patients waited longer for an ambulance than in

Ambulance

“We are thrilled to be able to extend our before and after school care services to include some

The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during April to June 2022.BHI Acting Chief Executive Hilary Rowell said patients typically waited longer for hospital and ambulance services during the quarter, as activity remained at historically high levels across most parts of the“NSWsystem.healthcare services continued to experience pressures in April to June, with sustained COVID-19 case numbers and the arrival of the winter flu season,” said Ms Rowell.

Half of the 175,892 responses to emergency patients took more than 16.3 minutes – the longest since 2010. Additionally, the response time for half of the 12,134 highest priority (P1A) cases was more than 9.1 minutes.

Of those patients who arrived at an ED by ambulance, 72.5% had their care transferred to ED staff within 30 minutes.

Clarence Nationals MP joined with Community OOSH Services Director David Bourke and some of the local school children already utilising OOSH services in Grafton to welcome the funding announcement

There were 53,712 elective surgeries performed in April to June 2022.

Emergency department

Report reveals ongoing pressures on NSW healthcare system

The challenge of balancing family and work responsibilities is set to become a little less daunting for some parents around Grafton thanks to a new Nationals in NSW Government boost for a local Before and After School Care (BASC) provider,” Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has minibustowhichoutGovernmentfamiliessupportinglocalServices“Communityannounced.OOSHisaterrificsmallbusinessyoungandtheishelpingwitha$60,000grantwillallowthembuyarefurbishedandhirea

Elective surgery

any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.”

Ms Rowell said: “Fewer elective surgeries were performed than the historically high numbers a year earlier, but activity was up 41.1% (15,649) compared with January to March 2022, when non-urgent surgery was suspended for a period ofWaitingtime.” times for nonurgent surgery continued to increase – half of those patients waited longer than 339 days before receiving theirTheresurgery.were 98,625 patients on the waiting list at the end of June, down 2.3% (2,286) from the end of March. At the end of the quarter, 18,748 patients had waited longer for elective surgery than clinically recommended, the highest any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.

Ms Rowell said: “Our additional analysis shows that one in five patients who leave without, or before completing treatment, tend

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gym and get involved,” heIfsaid.you or a friend would like to discuss membership options, please call the friendly team at GSAC on 6625 5370 or go to https:// gsac.net.au/.

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Members on the stand at Bunnings - (left to right) Narelle Stevens, Vickie Boyle, Helen Dargin, President Aliison Kelly, Janesse Parker & Jane Staunton

reported the demand for the freshly baked scones was fantastic ... and believes Members may have toconsider making, perhaps 700 next time!!? Aliison warmly thanked the Lismore Snr. Citizens Social Club, Lismore City Council, and of course, the wonderful Staff from Bunnings Lismore. To fnd out more about joining the CWA Lismore Day Branch, meeting new friends and being involved in fundraising events for women and children in our Community, call Aliison on 0428 216 079

The last two years have changed many people’s routines and priorities. If visiting the gym is something that has slipped off your radar, the upcoming Switch Gym promotion at GSAC might be the motivation needed to

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season brings with it new opportunity to change your“Therelife.are many health benefits to regular exercise and physical activity. With the upcoming promotion, there has never been a better time to join the

“I have refuged in day-dreams,” once said Miles Franklin, “but one must have more than these on which to expend emotion: there must be some object of passion, personal or public. Mine is the beauty of the universe” Grandiose some might say, but no less impressive, albeit essential that Australia’s first celebrated female literary figure would have to motivate herself in such a way.

refocus on your health andThefitness.Switch Gym at GSAC will be offering 25% off all membershipsgymfrom 19 September to 31 October.

And not a cricket bat in sight!! After a mammoth ‘team effort’ sifting, kneading, cutting and other tricky moves involved in scone baking, Members of Lismore CWA Day Branch produced 408 freshly baked scones for their fundraiser at Bunnings on Sept. 7th. The scones were packed and swiftly transported to Bunnings whilst still warm, and were for sale to lucky shoppers. As well as scones, there was home-made jam, cakes & a great array of beautiful Craft. Branch President Aliison Kelly

Confidence to be by Nigel Dawe

‘408 - ALL OUT’ in 80 minutes by Lismore CWA Day Branch

Maggie wins $100 cash, while the students receive book vouchers provided by Grafton Book Shakespeare,Library’sClarenceWarehouse.RegionalRoweenawho

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Aidan Menzies Nadia Smith and Claire Aman at Grafton High

‘This journal gives us the chance for us to share what we know, what we see, and what we imagine. Thank you to Claire and the team for giving us this opportunity.’GraftonHigh School showed its writing excellence, with Nadia Smith winning the high school section and Aidan Menzies highly commended. Jacquiline Diaz, who is home schooled, was also highly commended.

of the hardest but most pleasurable jobs in the Clarence Valley is judging The Long

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Gulmarrad Public School winner of primary school section

helped judge primary school entries, said it was wonderful to read so many stories. ‘I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this feel-good competition,’ she said. ‘Evie Rae’s ‘Tale of a Dandelion’ is magical and

The winner of the primary school section was Evie Rae from Gulmarrad Public School. Highly commended for their stories were Oscar Woods from Grafton Public, Alyssa Dixon from Tucabia Public, and Locklen Baker from Harwood Public.

EvieSchoolRae

and has become quietly fascinated with the comings and goings of people exercising, familiar faces, action, extraordinary and ordinary events. The idea for ‘Neighbour’ came from this place.

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Maggie McDade, winner of the open section.

‘The Long Way Home provides such an important platform for storytelling in our Valley,’ she says.

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• St John’s Primary - $100

Community groups, schools and not-forprofits are encouraged to apply for a slice of the Byron Shire’s Mayoral Fund which is open until Friday 7 October 2022. See Council’s website for application details.

• Byron Bay Public School - $100

Safe Haven Mullumbimbyin

Suncorp and Legal Aid are at the hub on Mondays and Service NSW on Wednesdays.

“In the past we’ve helped fund new hardwood seating for schools in need, we’ve provided sponsorship, school awards, environment programs such as tree

• Brunswick Valley Landcare Inc$800

at places such as Federal, Huonbrook and Main Arm are on our website and this will be updated monthly.

• Main Arm Upper Public School$500

It is important that you tell us about the potholes and damage to your roads. Every time we post something on social media about the roads that we fixed; people tell us about the roads we have not fixed.

The in-person meetings will be held from midday to 8pm on:

The Flood Recovery Centre that was managed by Resilience NSW has closed. A Recovery Hub, organised by Council and DistrictMullumbimbytheandNeighbourhood Centre (MDNC), is now operating at the

Last year’s Mayoral

• Ocean Shores Art Expo - $300

•Woman•ExcellenceAboriginaloftheYearCommunity Hero of the Year

NEWSThe18 Northern Rivers Times September 15, 2022

We know there are many roads in a poor state, and we are doing our best with what we have.

The best way to notify us of potholes, or road damage, is via the Report It tab on our website.

• Lions Club of MullumbimbyBrunswick/$250

As we move further into the recovery phase the focus for roadwork has moved from short-term repairs to medium to long-term updatesInformationwork.andaboutroadwork

• Monday 19 September at Ex-Services Club, Mullumbimby

Further information and the application form for the Mayoral Fund is on Council’s website.

Fund included:recipients

To nominate an extraordinary woman or girl in your community, year-awardsevents/nsw-women-of-women-nsw/awards-and-visit:https://www.nsw.gov.au/

Report your road damage and potholes

Flood Recovery Hub

Hall in Tincogan St, MullumbimbyFormoreinformation

Clinicians and support workers are at the hub, seven days a week, to provide immediate care and help to people who need mental health support because of the floods.Itisa free service, and no appointment is necessary. Just drop in.

• 12pm – 6pm

It is an opportunity for customers to discuss the progress of their claim, and to work through any sticking points or issues they may be experiencing with their insurer.Inaddition to the in-person meetings, virtual meetings will be held between 9am and 4pm from Monday 12 to Friday 16 September.

At-Home Caravan Program

•categories:Woman of

planting, advertising for not-for-profit events and community programs for groups including seniors and youth,” Mayor Lyon said.

“This year, I have the great pleasure of dividing up a total of $3900 allocated to the Mayoral Fund to go towards projects that will benefit a wide range of interests within

Customers can book a time that suits them to talk through their claim with the ICA (Insurance Council of Australia) or their insurer by phone or video.

The Safe Haven community support and wellbeing hub at Mullumbimby is open.

• Wednesday 21 September at Ballina RSL Club, Ballina

our community,” Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon.“The grants end up being small amounts of money but sometimes this funding is the difference between a project or service happening at all.

• Regional Woman of the Year

• Free • Open seven days a week

The Insurance Council of Australia will be in the Northern Rivers from Monday 19 September to work for in-person meetings with customers affected by this year’s floods and severe weather.

This will be the final Flood Recovery Update in this form.

People living in Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, New Brighton, and South Golden Beach whose residence was damaged in the floods, may be eligible for the At-Home Caravan Program.

Applicants need to provide:•Driver’s licence or Government photo ID

• Photo of site for caravan placement

‘cottage’ at the MDNC in Dalley Street.

• Young Woman of the Year

• CommunityMullumbimby Gardens - $750

People can apply by calling the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre on 0499 864 218 between 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).

Note: it will be closed on Monday 19 September.TheRecovery Hub is open from 9am – 4pm.

• Behind the CWA

Roads Update

Nominations are open for the following six

• Explore Byron Bay - Guided Aboriginal Tours - $500

• Tuesday 20 September at RSM Club, Casino

• Thursday 22 September at Lismore Workers Club, essentialAppointmentsLismoreareforboththe in-person and virtual meetings.Tobook - Schedule CouncilwithAppointmentInsuranceofAustralia (squarespacescheduling. com)

• Bangalow Public School - $100

Nominations close Friday, 30 September.

• One to Watch The One to Watch category is in its third year.This award recognises girls aged seven to 17, who have supported others through acts of courage, strength, determination and kindness.

“I’d love to hear from as many as community groups and not-forprofits as possible after the year we’ve had. I’m sure there are many programs in need of a bit of financial assistance – I encourage everyone to apply,” he said.

The winners will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on 9 March 2023 as part of NSW Women’s Week.

• Photo of property entrance•Proof of property ownership (rates notice) or property owner’s permission

THE search is on to fnd the most inspirational women in New South Wales, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

go to Safe Haven North Coast | Free mental health support (safehavennc.org.au) Insurance Council of Australia coming to Northern Rivers

Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update

openNominationsfor2023NSWWomenoftheYearAwards

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffn said the annual awards recognise remarkable women from diverse backgrounds across our Electorate of Lismore and the“Thesestate. awards are an opportunity to honour the women and girls who are making a real difference to our local communities, particularly those who have stepped up into leadership roles during our food recovery,” Ms Saffn said.

Applications open for the annual Mayoral Fund

• Brunswick Heads Public School$500

Residents will be notifed by letter when the works are coming to their street, but are being given extra notice so people are aware of our availableFurtherprogramming.fundingistocouncils under

of Australia’s future professional and senior footballers. I am delighted it will be hosted in a ofCupofbacktocommitmentstakeholdersregionrecentorganisersMrforcommunityfootball-lovinglikeLismorethenextthreeyears.”Franklinsaid.“Icommendtheeventinlightofchallengesintheandthankallfortheirtothiseventmakesurekidsareplayingahighlevelcompetitivefootball.“TheJoeysMiniWorldwilldrawthousandscompetitors,supporters

• Northern Rivers Football Academy

TheEnglandfullteams list will be available on the Joeys FC website and Facebook pageMoretomorrow.than2000 youth from across New South Wales and Queensland will take part in the event. Games will commence on Monday, 26 September with fnals being played at Oakes Oval on Saturday, 1 October.

Rovers –Australia

The Nation Draw is what sets the Joey’s Mini World Cup tournament apart from regular regional football tournaments and gives the tournament its name.

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Minister for Regional Youth and Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said he is delighted for such an important event to call Lismore home.

275 projects are now completed in NSW with a further 224 in the planning and construction phases.

“Leemo has views on just about anything”

small projects that make a big difference in people’s everyday lives.

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1 – Holland

Country to represent, to research and to learn about is a great initiative. I am sure many of the players will have long lasting connections with the Countries that they represent throughout this event,” he said.

“Round Four of the program is currently open with applications closing 9 September.”Councilcrews will move around the roads listed and traffc management will be in place. There will be some traffc impacts and delays as our crews complete the works.

17 roads to get a reseal across Mullumbimby

2 – Germany

Byron Shire Council is resealing 17 roads in Mullumbimby in coming weeks, thanks to more than $997,000 funding secured through the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program, and a $300,000 investment from Council.Fixing Local Roads is a $500 million NSW Government program available to eligible local government bodies to apply for funding to complete maintenance works of the local road network.

Shores, the intention is to improve the entire road network in Mullumbimby with quality resealing that’s made to last,” Mr Robertson said.

“The NSW Government is proud to support the Joeys Mini World Cup, which is an important pipeline for the development

Roads included in the Mullumbimby program of worksPrinceinclude:Street, New City Road, Ann Street, Queen Street, James Street, Morrison Ave, Crown

Mayor Steve Krieg joined event organisers today to take part in the 2022 Joeys Mini World Cup’s Nations Draw.

Street, Mill Street, Gordon Street, McGoughans Lane, Brunswick Terrace, River Terrace, Byron Street, Cedar Street, Casuarina Street, Poinciana Street and Dinjerra Place.

The works are scheduled for completion by end of December 2022, subject to weather.“Weare keen to get this work done in Mullumbimby, post-foods, and it will be followed by upgrades of a further three streets including Manns Road, Pine Ave and King Street thanks to funding secured through the NSW Government’s $25 million Election Commitment Grant,” Council’s Acting Director

GoldenBrunswickRobertsonServices,InfrastructureMalcolmsaid.“JustlikewedidinHeads,SouthBeachandOcean

• Northern Rivers Football Academy

“Big projectsinfrastructuremightcreate a lot of headlines but these are

‘Leemo Cat’ back. I’m helping ‘Mum Jane’ plan for her family reunion. She has a box of photos on our table pondering which ones to take? I said I’d pick for her.

‘MUM JANE’ didn’t read INSTRUCTIONSthe

The draw selects the countries that each team will represent throughout the tournament. Teams are then supplied a playing strip based on the strip their selected country wears in the WorldMayorCup.Krieg said the Nation Draw really sets the Joeys Mini World Cup apart from your ordinary football

Round Four of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Councils have until 9 September 2022 to apply for these funds.

Lismore City Council

• GrammarToowoomba–France

“The works will make a huge difference to those who drive around Mullumbimby regularly,” heMinistersaid. for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the program has already funded almost 500 Fixing Local Roads projects across 95 regional councils.“Thisprogram is reducing the maintenance burden on local councils which are responsible for maintaining well over 85 per cent of the state’s 180,000-kilometre road network,” Mr Farraway said.

AAARRRGH .. .I came across one of Mum when she was little ... maybe about CRIKEY!11. Deep breath. ‘Mum, what are those spots all over your face? They look liRe dabs ofurr:rrm, pale brown poo.’ She was exceedingly miffed by my question, and told me they were FRECKLES. Oh whoopee dooo? I now had to proceed with caution & calmly asked what Freckles are and why they were all over her face? (Her countenance was ‘Plain Jane’ enough without the added insult of ugly spots.) ‘Well, Leems, freckles are little clusters of pigment cells on the skin and may appear on some young people before puberty, BUT they fade with age. Gottit?’ Hmmm .. NUP! I shall seek more answers. ‘Mum, why didn’t you ‘get rid’ of them? I can’t believe you went out in public.’ Oopsie, she’s cranky now. Uh Uh!! ‘Leems, I DID TRY to remove them using a special recipe. ½ lb. of clear ox galls: ½ dr. each of camphor & burned alum: 1 dr. borax, 2 oz rock salt and rock candy. This was all to be put in together, and shaken several times daily for 3 weeks until the gall became transparent. It then had to be strained via a fltering paper and applied to

Lismore City Council, in partnership with the NSW Government through Destination NSW, secured Lismore as the events’ host city for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

• Inverell – Brazil

NATIONS ARE DRAWN FOR THE LISMORE JOEYS MINI WORLD CUP

•follows:Richmond

and offcials, which will also provide a fantastic boost to the visitor economy of the Northern RiversMayorregion.”Kriegtook part in the under 16 division draw and the teams are as

• Joeys FC United –

‘freckles’ during the day, and washed off at night.’ ‘Oooh, did it work Mum?’ NUP . .it would appear Mum’s family didn’t have a spare OX wandering around, hence ending that plan. ‘Well, did you try again Mum?’ She kinda looked sheepish? ‘Leems, I got 2/- EVERY week for doing chores. I squirreled it away in a hankie ‘til I had enough to buy some KINTHO Freckle Cream. I went to a shop with lots of brown bottles and powders in boxes & stuff, and asked for KINTHO Cream. I paid all my money over, clutched the precious jar tightly and hid it, trying to work out WHEN I could use it? Easy peasy. I told Mum I was going for a walk in the cane felds one day. Off I went, opened the jar and put ALL the cream on my face & waited for my freckles to fall off. ‘Mum, did you catch them? How many?’ ‘Well, Leems, what happened was AWFUL. My face was burning & itching badly. I got scared so I lay down, with my face in a muddy puddle, waiting for the pain to go away. I ran home (like Herb EJliott but ‘probly faster) crying.’ ‘Ooooh Mum, what happened THEN?’ ‘Needless to say Leems, I was in huge strife. My pocket money was stopped. Dad shouted at the man in the Pharmacy for selling it to me, my face skin all fell off, and the BEASTLY UGLY FRECKLES were still there.’ (I promise truly I did not laugh at her, I was just cat Gosh,sneezing!?)Ihopeshe had learned something after that ordeal! Like reading ‘Instructions for Use’ onjars? Well, I have to go and earn my pocket money for a ‘FUR PERM’. Hugs from Leemo Cat.

Family affair at Tyre Power

“Mum and dad owned a crane com pany for 25 years which they started

“While the Keen Street location is small, it provides tyres and wheel alignments for smaller cars,” said Matt.“Our South Lismore store will be set up as a truck and agricultural centre which will deal with farming, agricul ture and truck equipment there.

e Casino store is the third tyre shop the siblings have taken over and include Tyrepower Lismore in Keen Street and Pirlos Tyres on the south side, rebranded as Tyrepower South

“Scott Brereton (Bridgestone, Casino) approached us at the end of last year and said he was looking for a “Wechange.see Casino as a booming area, especially since the oods.”

NEWS 21 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent

“Our family were based in Lismore until I was a teenager and we moved out to Tuckurimba,” said Matthew.

Having the three stores is an advan tage according to Matt as they will be able to share stock between them, meaning product will always be on hand and buying in bulk means they will pass the discounts on to custom ers.“We always have the buy three, get one free tyres special,” said Matt. “Every month we will rotate that between the main brands.

With the help of the previous owner Scott, who is transitioning in the business for the next six months, Matt said they will be focusing on great customer service and getting to know the established clients. While Matt and Bradley will run the Casino store, their partners Jordan and Ayarna will be based at Lismore and South Lismore and Sophia will share her time between stores.

A change of the guard at Bridge stone, Casino has seen it rebranded to Tyrepower, Casino and run by brothers Matthew and Bradley and sister Sophia Millard.

oods they lost the cranes so decided to sell and are basically retired.”elast two years have been a very busy period for the Millards as they have been establishing the Tyrepower brand in Keen Street, South Lismore and now Casino.“My background is accounting and HR and I lived in Darwin for 10 years working for an electrical company doing their ac counting and operations,” said Matt. “Dad called me and said there was a business opportunity for a tyre shop and was I interested in moving back?” At rst, Matt said he felt like a duck out of water, not knowing much about tyres or mechanical but backed by a great team who know all about their products and services, he has climbed the learning curve and has plenty of plans for each of the stores.

“ is month it is Toyo tyres which is a premium tyre and one of our biggest sellers as they are the most reliable.”

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o Ballina Street will temporarily become a no-through road

What to expect during the road closure:

From Monday 12 September to Saturday 24 September, Ballina Street will temporarily close to all through traffic (directly in front of Ross Park). Vehicles

Modern Beloved by Rosi Griffin on display from 23 September

o Through traffic will need to use Park Lane to access Byron Bay Road or Byron Streeto Rayner Lane at the intersection with Ballina Street will remain closed

SHOP LOCAL!

• The closure will commence on Monday 12 September and continue for two weeks, depending on weather conditions.•Ballina Street will be closed in front of Ross Park to any vehicle traffic. This will mean:

“We are experiencing a revival and renewed appreciation of our mid-century history, yet

completed by Christmas 2022.

Whether you need groceries, a good book, a special gift, a relaxing massage, or a hot spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the main street of Lennox has it all.

most of these buildings are under-represented on heritage registers, still vulnerable and at risk of disappearing; old enough to be unstylish but not old enough to be worth preserving,” GriffinGriffinsaid.also zooms in on the Besser Block walls, to their individual geometric patterns. These formal designs are further explored and re-interpreted in painting and materials including fluorescent

and mirrored Perspex.

Modern Beloved, a new exhibition by artist Rosi Griffin which explores the Gold FridayRegionalwillarchitecturalCoast’shistory,openattheTweedGalleryon23September.

All are filled with character, colour and architectural interest, featuring generous, large windows, lush gardens, and views to and from the landscape or the ocean – set against a backdrop of vivid blue sky.

o Vehicles will need to U-turn in Ballina Street to exit the area

The artist’s aim is to celebrate our architectural heritage and cultivate an appreciation of our includeshistory.Theexhibitionarange of watercolour paintings of existing homes – some are well known icons and others are hidden along the Coast.

o Ballina Street will be closed to large vehicles

FUTURE STAGINGPROJECT

The individual modern geometric designs have been reinvigorated and injected with new meaning.“Rosi’s bright and colourful works distinctly evoke the heat of the Queensland sun and reflect the rise of Surfers Paradise in the post-war era,” Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said.

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(central hub) and stage 4 (northern Ballina Street) simultaneously over the next four months.

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Please remember to shop local to support your Lennox retailers.

“The exhibition is bound to encourage a greater appreciation

central hub of Lennox Village.Activities will focus on footpath paving works, road reconstruction and road paving in the central hub. Once complete, these works will improve the aesthetic and safety of the village hub.

Construction of the new toilet within Ross Park is continuing. The existing Lennox Park toilet remains open and is within a short walk of the park. With construction continuing on the Lennox Village Vision, please follow the direction of traffic control and be mindful of construction zones.

Following willoperators,LennoxconsultationrecentwithvillagebusinessCouncilcompletestage3

EXHIBITION ENCOURAGES PRESERVATION OF MID-CENTURY GOLD COAST ARCHITECTURE

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LENNOX HEAD Road Reconstruction –Stage 4 (central hub north to Byron St)

• Council will work with businesses and private waste removal companies to ensure awillendnorthernrelocatedwillcontinues.collection•TheBusStopbetemporarilyfromthetothesouthernofBallinaStreet.•Trafficcontrolbeinplace24-hoursdayduringtheclosure

will still be able to access Ballina Street but will need to u-turn at Ross Park to exit Ballina Street.Thistemporary road closure will improve site access and enable Council to significantly accelerate works in the

The body of work documents the suburban development of the 1950s and ‘60s – the mid-century modern buildings dotted along the Gold Coast.

Rosi Griffn, Albatross 2021, watercolour on paper, 76 x 56cm. Image courtesy the artist.

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Tuckerman said. “CMPs are longterm strategies which guide the City of Coffs Harbour and other stakeholders to manage estuarine and coastal areas, identify hazards and risks to the environment, and critical steps to appropriately manage these into the future.”Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said he’s extremely pleased the NSW Government is supporting the City of Coffs Harbour in its coastal theensureproperlyandestuarinestunningstrategies.management“TheCoffsCoasthascoastalandenvironmentsit’scrucialtheyaremanagedtotheirhealthintofuture,”MrSingh

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played a critical role in improving social outcomes for Aboriginal people in the 1970s and 1980s.

NSW has recorded the strongest quarterly economic growth amongst all states with State Final Demand (SFD) rising by 1.9 per cent in the June quarter, according to the ABS National Accounts released today.

audience, and the NSW Government will continue to work with creative organisations to ensure the arts are accessible and inclusive to all.”

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ElsaofarehightemporarythanTraineesApprentices250programwe23skillsrecordGovernment’sMrAboriginalopportunitiesandeducation,moretrainingemploymentforpeople,”Henskenssaid.“TheNSWinvestmentininthe2022-BudgetmeanscanexpandthetosupportSchoolBasedandandmore20permanent,orpost-schoolroles.”TheannualgrantsnamedinhonourcommunityleaderDixonwho

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Create NSW Interim Chief Executive Annette Pitman said the program will provide signifcant opportunities for creatives to intern with iconic cultural institutions.

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“The InternshipCreateabilityProgram offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring creatives to gain experience working at some of our most renowned arts, screen and culture organisations including the Sydney Opera House, Animal

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“The InternshipCreateabilityProgram, now in its second year, has exceeded all expectations in improving accessibility and opportunitiesemploymentfor people with disability all over the State,” Mr Franklin

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On an annual basis, the quarterly national accounts showed NSW SFD, a measure of economic activity, rose 4.1 per cent over the year to JuneThis2022.ismuch higher than the increase in Australia’s gross domestic product of 0.9 per cent in the June quarter and 3.6 per cent over the year to June 2022.Treasurer Matt Kean said the fgures demonstrated the State’s economy was continuing to rebound strongly despite economic challenges including supply chain issues, exacerbated by the RussiaUkraine war and China’s zero COVID policy.

opportunities for young artists with a disability across the sector.

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“Thissaid. important initiative removes barriers to employment and provides training, mentoring and support for our emerging “Everyonecreatives. should have access to arts and culture on stage, behind the scenes and in the

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QLD was conceived to make that connection especially strong with Aussie businesses from country areas.”

an army of supporters would assemble, and this is what we have experienced.”“Peopleinthe city have always been wonderfully supportive of Aussie entrepreneurs and Buy From The Bush

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of bush businesses, creatives and a broad array of family-run side hustles across the rural regions of Queensland.

games, face painting, guest speakers and other activities – it’ll be the best of the bush, right on the doorstep of the city!”.Mayor ChristensenGregsaid Scenic Rim Regional Council was proud to support this great initiative that encourages people from across Australia to buy from the bush.

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tours and a farm shop.

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“Here in the Scenic Rim, we have a fabulous range of local artisans and producers and I know they will be looking forward to showcasing their products at this event and growing their customer base while at the same time promoting the region as a wonderful destination to visit.”

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AboutAustraliaBuyFrom The Bush Queensland The Buy From The Bush Queensland initiative started in mid-2018 as a Facebook page for women doing it tough on the land and has since blossomed into an online community

CamelsSummer Land Camels is Australia’s largest commercial Camel Dairy, situated in the fertile ‘food bowl’ of Queensland’s Scenic Rim. We sustainableembraceand regenerative agriculture to produce the most pure and healthy Camel Milk products. Summer Land Camels is passionate about building a better understanding of camels and camel farming in Australia. By capturing wild camels from the Australian outback and training them, we contribute to solving a nationwide problem. Building a sustainable industry that harnesses the incredible potential of these beautiful animals is what drives us every day. Only 45 minutes from Brisbane, we provide a unique farm Café,drinksincludingexperience,mealsandinourHomesteadcamelrides,farm

“From my own pain of not knowing how we were going to pay the bills or keep the kids at school and knowing so many other women and families in rural Queensland who had started sidehustles to make ends meet, I knew that if we put the call out,

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QLD has always been about supporting the Queensland bush battler with strength in numbers,” said Kerri, who is also the motherof- fve.

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BUY FROM THE BUSH QLD FESTIVAL at Summer Land Camels in the Scenic Rim Saturday September 17 From 9am to 3pm 8 Charles Chauvel Drive, Harrisville, QLD 4307

Farm is perfect for an event of this scale, being just 45 minutes from Brisbane and just over an hour from the Gold Coast, with plenty of parking, loads of fabulous space and of course,

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Kerri Brennan, a Darling Downs cattle producer based an hour south of Toowoomba, saw the need to support the familyAboutfarm.Summer Land

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Report for the W2B upgrade.Thestrategy report identifed a section near Wardell, north of the new bridge over the Richmond River, as a regionally signifcant koala habitat supporting a well-known koala

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The fnal 17 hectares were planted in early 2021 and the total 130 hectares will be protected in perpetuity through Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements administered by the ConservationBiodiversityTrust and funded by Transport for NSW.National Threatened Species Day, held on 7 September, aims to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.

Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha MaclarenJones said the Spotlight on TEI campaign promotes the vital role these services have on strengthening communities, and supporting the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and families.

Maclaren-Jones said.

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The North Coast Local Land Services Invasive Pest team is encouraging landholders to report sightings of feral deer in theirPopulationsareas. of feral deer are known across the region, including the Port Macquarie, Upper Macleay Valley, Nambucca, Coffs Harbour and Nana invasionconditionsRainforests-fromincreasedintroducedcommunities.furtherotherandwhilstring-barkedtorubbingfauna.ofcompositionhabitatcompetethatthreatenscausedrequired.managementandoftoreportandNorthernaremainlyBucca-WoolgoolgaGlen-areas.Incidenceofferaldeer,individualstags,alsoreportedintheRiversregionssoitisimportanttosightingsinthisareaimproveourknowledgeferaldeerpopulationsprovideinformationifprogramsareGrazingandtramplingbyferaldeernativespeciesarelessabletoforfoodandanddamagestheandstructurehabitatsofthreatenedScentmarkingandofantlersleadsmanytreesbecominganddying,browsingonshrubsgrasses,forbsandgeneralfoliagedegradestheseWeedseedsareinscatsandlightpenetrationdisturbedcanopiesparticularlyinLittoral-setstheforrapidfromNationally

permanency for children in out-ofhome.”In2020-21, TEI services were delivered by 481 service providers in 1,469 different locations across NSW, to more than 830,000 clients.

“The 2020-21 report revealed the positive impact TEI is having on families and communities, with the majority of clients reporting they are happy with services received,” Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.

Signifcant weeds including Lantana and Bitou Bush.

FERAL DEER POPULATIONS CAUSE CONCERN ACROSS THE REGION

“The NSW Government is committed to giving children and young people the support they need for a brighter future. This is an important step towards achieving the Premier’s Priority of protecting our most vulnerable children and increasing

If you would like to know more about feral deer or if you would like help in managing feral deer in your area, we encourage all interested landholders to contact their nearest North Coast Local Land Services offce on 1300 795 299.

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The priority for the North Coast is to improve access to mental health services. 65 per cent of young people listed better mental health support as an initiative that would support young people living healthier lives. The second priority for the region is to improve belonging through the provision of additional recreational activities and events. 54 per cent of young people in the North Coast region noted that an increase in fun and interesting things to do would make life in their town and surrounding areas better. The $40 million package is part of the NSW 4,closeareInvestmenttheBudget.theregionalrecordGovernment’sinvestmentinyouththrough2022-23NSWApplicationsforRegionalYouthProgramnowopenandwillat10am,October2022

resources for young people to thrive,” Ms Smajstr said.

“This opportunityfantasticprovides an amazing springboard from which regional youth might leap forward into successful housingtoprojectscommunitydigitaldigitaltransporttoyouthincludingqualitynetworksskills,retentionschoolavailableOuradulthoods.”The‘OurRegion,Voice’hasfundingforprojectsto:•Enhancehighengagementand•Developworkreadyknowledgeand•Increaseaccessandofhealthservicesprovisionofservices•Improveaccesspublicandprivate•Betteraccesstotechnologyandskills•Delivermoreyouth•Supportatrisk-youth•Assistyoungpeoplesecureaffordable

a commitment to provide early intervention support that is fexible, culturally safe, and healing-centred. This is key to empowering people to change their lives and keeping families together.”The campaign comes off the back of positive fndings from the frst annual report on the TEI program.

signifcant benefts for youth in the Clarence and Richmond Valley communities.“Thefuture of our regional communities relies on prioritising young localisedcommunitiesThroughpeople.thisprogramcanprovidesolutionsand

high and this enables them to invade farms, graze on pastures and crops, consume stock water and feed, congregate around water sources and damage riparian zones around dams, waterholes, creeks and“Therivers.impact on agricultural enterprises varies but can easily reach the tens of thousands of dollars each year for farmers due to increased grazing pressure, loss of crops and damage to increasinglyinfrastructure.”Feraldeerarepresent in urban areas, grazing on lawns and backyard vegetable CallFeralScanRecordferalscan.org.ausmartFeralScanDownloadToMruswherevaluabledeer,tolandholdersapproachingatpeopleparticularlyunpredictable.wildbyshouldcontinued,accidents.causingspacesdestroyingdestroyinggardens,landscaping,communitysuchasparksandmotorvehicleMrChamberlain“FeraldeernotbeapproachedpeopleastheyareanimalsandareStagscanbeaggressiveandcanputthemselvesextremeriskbythem.”“Weencourageandresidentsreportsightingsofferalasthisprovidesinformationontheyareandhelpsprioritisemanagement.”Chamberlainsaid.reportferaldeer:andinstalltheapponyourphone-https://www.asightingonthewebsiteyournearestLocal

The campaign will run for 12 months.

EARLY INTERVENTION KEY FOR KIDS TO THRIVE

“Weave has a 46-year track record of providing responsive support and services designed with and for our community,” Ms Bryson said.

Dean Chamberlain, Team Leader Invasive Pests said, “Feral deer have a serious impact on the natural environment, but they also have devastating impacts for agricultural producers and even gardens and community spaces in our urban“Deerareas.would easily make the Olympics high jump team, some species are able to jump fences up to 2.5m

Local years,hadtheValleyClarenceannounced.MPClarencereachtotargetedofprogram,Ourin$40haveofrepresentingorganisationstheinterestsyoungpeoplenowaccesstoanewmillion‘NationalsNSWGovernmentRegion,OurVoice’withgrantsupto$3millionforlocalinitiativeshelpregionalyouththeirfullpotential,NationalsChrisGulaptishas“PartnershipsbetweenandRichmondyouthgroupsandNSWGovernmentgrowninrecentdeliveringgreat community benefts,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“With over 70 per cent of people accessing services from Weave being Aboriginal people, we have

CEO of Weave Youth & Community Services, based on Gadigal Land in Inner Sydney, Siobhan Bryson said they continue to see the success TEI is having for children, young people and families in their program.

“This campaign is about highlighting the great work of early support services and has the potential to strengthen practices right across NSW,” Mrs

be allocated across nine areas identifed as high priorities by the Regional Youth Taskforce and Regional Youth Insights - the largest regional youth research project ever commissioned by the NSW programSmajstrNorthCoordinatorneed,”regionaltoldtransport,andrecreationalpathwaysimprovedhealth“FromGovernment.morementalsupportandcareertogreateractivitiesreliablepublicthisresearchusexactlywhatouryouthwantandMrFranklinsaid.YouthCommunityfortheCoastGianesaidthenewwouldprovide

“This campaign will help build on these outcomes, so children and families get the support they need to grow and thrive.”

NSW Health currently invests more than $30 million in healthy eating and active living initiatives to address overweight and obesity annually.

In very exciting news, the highly popular Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra will return in the October school holidays after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. Scores of willorchestral2022.RiversbecomeConservatoriumthewillconservatoriumsSydneyYouthbuddiesthemusiciansyoungfromacrossregion–includingfromtheSydneyOrchestraandandQueensland–convergeonNorthernRiverstotheNorthernYouthOrchestraThethree-dayworkshopculminateina

More than one in two adults (56.8 per cent) and one in fve children (19.3 per cent) are above a healthy weight in NSW.“People should be able to have an open conversation with their healthcare provider about their wellbeing and weight so they can access advice that helps them make long-term lifestyle changes,” Dr Gale supportconnectedandsupportcreatecomplex.causes“Thesaid.underlyingofobesityareWewanttoenvironmentsthathealthychoicesensurepeoplearetotherightservices.“Somepeopleface

NEWSThe32 Northern Rivers Times September 15, 2022

Now in its ninth year, the NRYO 2022 programme will extend regional music students by providing the opportunity to experience the social and educational benefts of playing together in a large ensemble. This year we will have both senior and junior orchestras, as well as the Senior Strings and Symphonic Wind Band.

signifcant barriers to adopting healthy eating and active living behaviours. The strategy focuses on supporting those in our community who need it most.”

‘Speaking as someone who has done it every year since 2012, it is such an incredibly fun, rewarding and

from the movies, iconic bands and the great symphonies, and including composers such as Gershwin, Mozart, RimskyKorsakov, and John Williams. We are pleased to have guest conductors coming from the Central Coast and Clarence Valley

THE NORTHERN RIVERS YOUTH ORCHESTRA RETURNS IN 2022

Acting Chief Health Offcer Dr Marianne Gale said the strategy aims to overweightreduceand obesity in children and young people by fve per cent and to reverse the trend of obesity in adults by 2030.“We’re continuing to invest in the prevention of overweight and obesity in NSW by supporting people of all ages and working alongside parents and families to support them to live their healthiest lives through eating well and being active,” Dr Gale“Improvementsaid. in overweight and obesity rates will require a truly collaborative effort over the next decade from across livinghealthylivinghealthyandfocusingacrossoverweight2032LivingEatingcommunity.”businessgovernment,andtheTheNSWHealthyandActiveStrategy2022-aimstoaddressandobesitythecommunitybyon:•Preventionprogramsservicestosupporteatingandactive•Routineadviceoneatingandactiveaspartofclinical

care•Social marketing to support behavioural change towards healthy eating and active living • Healthy food and built environments to support healthy eating and active living.

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motivating experience… alumni from NRYO have gone on to be world-class soloists and ensemble performers,’ says Tilly Jones, tofromaNRCperformer/composerlocalandlibrarian.NRYO2022willbringwiderangeofmusicthehighenergythesublime,sourced

NEW TARGETSSTRATEGYOBESITYRATESINNSW

NSW Health has today launched the NSW Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy 2022-2032 to boost the health of children and adults across the state over the next decade.

fnale concert at The Whitebrook Theatre, SCU, at 6:30pm on Thursday 6th October. Thewillconcertbefree to all.

6am

12.20 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

political scene to discuss and dissect each week. In this series return, the wry duo will preview the run-up to November’s mid-term elections – historically, they see whatever party is in power at the time lose seats in Congress. The events and how they a ect what might happen in 2024 will no doubt provoke some fascinating insights from the pair. Even if you don’t have the slightest interest in US politics, Licciardello and Barron make even the driest of political topics fun and interesting.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9LIFE (84) Morning Programs. According to Rowan Dean. Paul Murray Live. Afternoon Agenda.

9GO! (83)6am Complicity. Continued. (2018, PG, Japanese) 8.00 Manon Des Sources. (1986, PG, French) 10.05 Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 11.55 Vita And Virginia. (2018, M) 2pm Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 4.05 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 5.45 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 7.50 Our Idiot Brother. (2011, M) 9.30 The Commitments. (1991, M) 11.40 Behind The Candelabra. (2013, MA15+) 1.50am In Harmony. (2015, M, French) 3.25 The Sense Of An Ending. (2017, M) 5.25 Late Programs. PEACH (52)7MATE (63)SBS MOVIES (32)6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm The Dengineers. 2.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 3.10 SheZow. 3.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.20 Big Blue. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.15 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.30 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Amelia Parker. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 8.00 The Deep. 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Log Horizon. 9.15 Dragon Ball Super. 9.35 Sailor Moon Crystal. 10.00 K On! 10.55 Close. ABC ME (23) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Brie ng. 4.30 Friday Brie ng. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Virus. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 Q+A Highlights. 12.45 The Virus. 1.00 News. 1.15 Friday Brie ng. 1.40 ABC News Video Lab. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 The World. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.00 Australia’s Best Pools. 11.00 Hello SA. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm Bargain Mansions. 1.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Flip Or Flop Nashville. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Celebrity IOU. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Stone House Revival. 8.30 Rock Solid Builds. 9.30 Building O The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany. 1.30 There’s No Taste Like Home. 2.00 Make This Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 License To Grill. 3.30 Wok X Pot. 4.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.00 Nigellissima. 5.30 River Cottage Aust. 6.30 Food Safari. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca. 8.30 Royal Recipes. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Bizarre Foods. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Bellagio, Las Vegas. (R) Takes a look at The Bellagio in Las Vegas.

10.30 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

NBN, 7pm

These intrepid teams sure are making up for lost time now the world’s borders are open, racking up plenty of fresh stamps in their passports as they race around the globe in their bid to claim $250,000. Tonight, the competitors head from the Colombian capital Bogota to Medellin, known as the City of Eternal Spring. Here, they must climb 220m up to the summit of La Piedra del Peñol, where they must choose between replicating a ower bouquet or visiting a co ee plantation to sort through a sack of beans. Finally, the globetrotters are tasked with tasting some questionable local delicacies, which is always fun to watch from home. Host Beau Ryan (pictured) is the friendly face guiding the competitors along the way.

7.30 The Living Room. Miguel Maestre helps throw a surprise 60th anniversary seafood lunch.

2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00

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8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

TEN, 7.30pm

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun go on a tour of Arc House. Adam Doville builds an elegant study nook. Karen Martini shows a simple recipe featuring ravioli, cheese, homemade primavera sauce and spring vegetables.

ABC TV (2)

TEN (5)NBN (8, 80) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 The Best Of Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Savage River. (Madl, R) 1.55 Australia’s Impressionist.Lost(PG, R) 3.05 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 10.30 Charmed. (Final) 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

6.30 The Project. Hamish Macdonald, Lisa Wilkinson and Julie Goodwin take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

1pm The World

8.30 Baptiste. (Malv) In the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, Emma’s only hope is to nd her other son Will. Gomorrah’s actions lead to even more violence when the gang which has been hanging around Mehmet’s shop attack him.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African-American women working as math ematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe. 11.05 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping.

10.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Kane Brown.

THE BLOCK

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.05 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. 11.05 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Supervet Specials. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost. (2011, Mav) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

11.45 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+al, R)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC, 9.35pm

7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Herculaneum. (Final, PG) Takes a look at Herculaneum.

4.35 Bamay. (R)

4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The US Report. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 NewsNight. 10.30 Haters Online: Erin Molan Fights Back. 11.26 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Going Native. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 MOVIE: Pound Puppies And The Legend Of Big Paw. (1988, PG) 8.55 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.05 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 9.55 On The Road. 10.55 Late Programs. SKY NEWS (53)NITV (34)SBS FOOD (33) Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks. CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Til Ex Do Us Part. (2018, Mav, R) 1.45 9 Honey: Queen Elizabeth II. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Ultimate Classroom. (Premiere) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

10.45 Doc Martin. (PG, R) Martin has his second medical council assessment.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals Series. First Semi-Final. Parramatta Eels v Canberra Raiders.

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9.45 NRL Finals Footy PostMatch. A post-match NRL wrap up of the rst semi- nal between the Eels and the Raiders, with expert analysis and player interviews. 10.30 MOVIE: Shaft. (2000, MA15+lv, R) A maverick detective quits the force. Samuel L Jackson, Vanessa Williams. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

9.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Adam Christie, Nikki Osborne and Luke Heggie. 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Bert Kreischer, Michael Che and Garfunkel and Oates showcase some of their adults-only material.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

Despite the next US andChastwoelectionpresidentialbeingyearsaway,LicciardelloJohnBarron(bothpictured)arenevershortofjuicytidbits,publicmisstepsandnewsfromtheAmerican

The competition is heating up for the next room reveal, as the all-important kitchens of competitors Ankur and Sharon (both pictured) and the other teams get their time in the spotlight. Darren Palmer will no doubt be on the lookout to see if these latest o erings adhere to his “ ve-zone kitchen” ideals, as he and fellow judges Shaynna Blaze and Neale Whitaker cast a critical eye over them. While some design choices this season have left fans divided, there’s no doubt the country location of this year’s series has been a breath of fresh air (literally and guratively) for this long-running series. But who will win this week? Host Scott Cam will reveal all as he tallies up the points and hands out $10,000.

SUNDAY

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tv listings

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis learns about wetlands.

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4.05 Food Safari. (R)

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Therapist. Noon How To Rob A Bank. 12.55 Hunters. 1.45 COVID 19: Italy’s Tragedy. 2.15 Secrets Of Our Cities. 3.15 Feeding The Scrum. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Atlanta. (Return) 10.20 Sex: Made In Germany. 11.15 American Gods. 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Cruise Away. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 My Impossible House. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 16. Italian Grand Prix. Replay. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon The Code. 1.00 Blue Bloods. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 16. Italian Grand Prix. Replay. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver. 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Cre o. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 The Great Migration. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Life As We Know It. (2010, M) 12.50am Late Programs. BOLD (51)9GEM (82)7TWO (62)VICELAND (31)6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Railway Man. (2013, M) 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Red Dwarf. 12.10am Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 12.40 Motherland. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close. 5.00 Twirlywoos. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Baywatch. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Monsters Vs Aliens. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 9.10 MOVIE: Birds Of Prey. (2020, MA15+) 11.20 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.20am Stunt Science. 1.15 Race Across The World. 2.30 Adv Time. 3.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Auckland SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights. Noon Border Security. 12.15 Pawn Stars. 12.45 No Man’s Land. 1.45 Hard Knocks. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Storage Wars: TX. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. North Melbourne v Geelong. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. First Preliminary Final. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am The Late Show With

10.45 Das Boot. (Mav, R)

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Advertising: 1300 679 787Local, State and Local Rural NewsSeptember 15, 2022 ED114 Including lines of Bullocks, Steers, Weaners, Cows/Calves & Cows PTIC G R A F T O N C O M B I N E D A G E N T M O N T H L Y S T O R E S A L E Tuesday 20th September, 2022 Grafton Saleyards 9am 1000HD 1000HD Office: 02) 6642 5200 David: 0437 448 455 Ben: 0477 123 770 www.farrellmccrohon.com.au Office: 02) 6643 4411 Mitch: 0428 470 132 Jonny: 0438 735 061 www.raydonovan.com.au ENTRIES ARE BEING RECEIVED & YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT YOUR PREFERRED AGENT Cattle will be pre weighed & sold live weight AUSTRALIA’S FIRST MANURE VACUUM TRUCK ARRIVES IN NOWRA Full story page 36It’s a game changer for effuent management,” Philip Horan, Founder Innovating Energy, with Charlotte Rhodes, General Manager –Home Brand, Quality and Responsible Sourcing Coles & Brad Gorman, General Manager - Dairy, Freezer & Convenience Coles.

RURAL NEWSThe36 NR Times Rural News September 15, 2022

biogas“We’reproduction.alsogoing to see 30,000 tonnes of green waste saved from landfll,” Mr Horan said.

“The dairy farmers feel strongly about their credentialsproposedwereresponsibilitiesenvironmentalandimpressedbythefacility’sgreenandthe benefts of the biogas plant for the community,” Mr Horan said.

Effuent collecting machines are widely used in North America

and Europe, however, the Nowra dairy farms will be the frst to use the technology in Australia.

Charlotte Rhodes, General Manager - Home Brand, Quality and Responsible Sourcing Coles, said Coles was delighted to fund the purchase of the Alley Vac.

Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP, is also positive about the renewable energy project and said it was a real win for the Shoalhaven

Philip Horan, Founder Innovating Energy, said the Alley Vac is an integral part of their effuent management system and gives 19 dairy farmers the technology they need to collect as much manure as possible from their Nicknamedfarms.the Poover, the Alley Vac is designed to vacuum up signifcant amounts of manure from milking and feed pad areas and concrete and hardstand areas, in a singleGiantpass.blades manoeuver to follow the contours of uneven ground, a short wheelbase and four-wheel steer allows for a tight turning radius, and a full-length auger makes for fast unloading.

“One of the things the farmers really understood about this project, is that it’ll greatly contribute

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“We need organic food waste and farm waste to create biogas, which means supermarkets,localclubs, pubs and processing companies will play their part in the plant’s production of cleanTheenergy.”facilitywill be built at the former Nowra Wastewater Treatment Plant site in Terara, just outside Nowra, and operations will be fully enclosed, which means no noise and no odours.

The Canadian-designed, Nuhn Self Propelled Alley Vac, will help clean up The Shoalhaven

The plant will use innovative European technology to turn farm and food waste into biogas, or poo power, that will generate electricity that gets fed back into the grid.

to an fertiliser:enjoycompetitivethewillfarmpowerrate,farmersparticipatingwillofinincreasedaysgreenwillwindrenewable20,000That’swithenergymegawattsproducewastewatertheirThey’llclean-upenvironmentaloftheirfarms.drasticallyreduceCO2emissionsandpollution,”“Thefacilitywillaconstant2.2ofclean,greenfromtheoutset,zeroemissions.enoughtopowerhomes.Unlikeenergyfromandsolar,theplantgeneratebaseloadenergy24/7,365ayear,”“Andtheoutputwillto3.3megawattstime.”hesaid.MrHoransaidsometheproducedpowerbesoldtothedairyatareducedwhichwillcuttheirbillsandslashoverheads.Therestbesoldtothegridforcommunitytobuyatmarketrates.Thefarmerswillalsofreenutrient-richaby-productof

SALES 02 6662 6222 sales@nrtimes.com.au Albury - 02 6080 9520, Casino - 02 6662 6222, Dubbo - 02 5858 4078, Grafton - 02 5632 3041, Moree - 02 6794 3889, Tamworth - 02 5719 1656, Wagga Wagga - 02 5940 8516 Directors, co-owners and co-founders: Jeffrey Gibbs (jeff@heartlandmedia.com.au) and Sharon Bateman (sharon@heartlandmedia.com.au)

The Shoalhaven is a step closer to cleaner farms and clean energy, with the arrival of Australia’s frst manure vacuum truck in AlleyNuhnNowra.TheCanadian-built,SelfPropelledVac,willplaya key role in the collection of manure from local dairy farms, for the $17 million Nowra Bioenergy Facility due to open in 2023.

Innovating Energy’s industrial scale bioenergy plant, will aggregate cow manure from 19 Nowra dairies, mixed with local food and organic waste, to generate renewable energy and produce nutrient rich fertiliser.

Distribution Coffs Harbour north to Southport and west to Tenterfield weekly.

The purchase of the Alley Vac was made possible by a $455,000 grant awarded by the

Coles Nurture Fund last year.The Coles-funded grants program recognises small to businessesmediumcontributing to sustainable farming.

“At Coles we want to help to Australian farmers and food producers to drive sustainability and innovation, so when we heard about Innovating Energy’s plan to collect, transport and convert dairy effuent into electricity, we knew it was something we wanted to support with a grant from the Coles Nurture Fund,” Mrs Rhodes said.

community.“Theingenuity of local dairy farmers is on full display, and I am so proud to support this fantastic project,” Mrs Phillips said.The Shoalhaven is one of the oldest dairying regions in the country and one of the fattest. When heavy rains hit, quite a lot of effuent can leach into the Shoalhaven River. When the plant is operational next year and the Alley Vac gets to work, the environmental benefts for the region will be signifcant.

“Which is great news for residents.” Mr Horan said.Innovating Energy has lodged an Environmental Impact Statement and is planning to start groundworks once fnal approval is granted.

Australia’s frst manure vacuum truck arrives in Nowra

Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed news the GovernmentNSWwill invest $44.8 million into fve new pumped hydro projects across NSW.

Rising interest rates increased the demand for US dollars due to investors seeking higher returns on US interest-bearing assets. The magnitude of this demand increase for US dollars in recent months has more than offset higher prices for Australian commodity exports and caused the Australian dollar to Indepreciate.2022–23, Australian commodity export prices are expected to decline due to the assumed slowdown in Chinese construction.

Lithgow, bigandYetholme,Muswellbrook,Wollomombi,Bowrallooktobejobswinnersfrom this“Weinvestment.lookforward to more announcements of this kind in other states and territories, and more regional jobs created by investment in clean energy.”

tested for horse diseases that Australia is offcially free from including equine infuenza.

investment in projects which create regional jobs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

“The import of these horses is another example of how our biosecurity system helps manage potential risks associated with animal imports, and why the work of our PEQ staff is so important.”

care for them at each destination while in TheseAustralia.grooms will then fy out with the stallions when they return overseas for the northern hemisphere breeding season in January 2023. All stallions have a ‘tail’ to tell through race track performances and historical family bloodlines.

Fast Facts: A few of the horses are destined to the famous studs in NSW’s Hunter region, with others heading off to studs in

“FCA welcomes

Victoria and QLD. The horses are referred to as shuttle stallions, as they are ‘shuttled’ between the northern and southern hemispheres to align with the travelsdedicatedManybreedingandwillThoroughbredOnbreedingrelevantseason.average,astallioncoverbetween150200maresperseason.stallionshaveagroomthatwiththemon the fight to Australia and continues to

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Shuttle stallion elite touch down in Australia

An elite stable of dedicated Post Entry Quarantine offcers is ensuring some of the world’s most valuable shuttle stallions are happy, healthy – and won’t pose a biosecurity risk while on stud duties in TheAustralia.55horses – hailing from Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada, and worth a combined $450 million – have touched down in Australia for the Southern season.ThoroughbredHemispherebreeding

“They will stay in our Post-Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility at Mickleham for a minimum of 14-days under the watchful eye of our caring and committed PEQ staff,” Dr Locke said.“While there, they are

Farmers for Climate Action CEO Fiona Davis said the race was on to create regional jobs by building clean energy and storage to replace ageing coal power stations being closed by their“Theowners.NSW Government says these fve pumped hydro projects will create 2300 jobs and add a whopping 1.7 gigawatts of vital long duration storage,” Dr Davis said.

severe.Anoutbreak would jeopardise the export of many (if not all) livestock and livestock products, at least in the short-term. Australia’s biosecurity system continues to keep out both diseases and is actively monitoring the situation in Indonesia. These risks and their consequences highlight the importance of Australia’s biosecurity system, as well as compliance with good biosecurity practices, in protecting agricultural industries from damaging pests and diseases.

Australian Dollar to weaken 2022-23 In 2022–23 the Australian dollar is assumed to average US70 cents, a depreciation of 3% from the US73 cents averaged in 2021–22.

Slower growth in China’s real estate sector will cause an easing of Australia’s terms of trade and decrease the demand for Australian dollars.

The presence of footand-mouth disease and Lumpy Skin Disease in Indonesia has put Australia on heightened alert for the risk of an incursion into Australia. Australia is free of both diseases, and since their appearance, Indonesia is making good progress on getting them under control. However, if an outbreak of either were to occur in Australia, the economic consequences for livestock production and exports could be

A lower Australian dollar will increase the competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural exports in international markets.Thevalue of the Australian dollar has depreciated in recent months, from an average of US74 cents in April to US69 cents in July. This refects a broad strengthening of the US dollar in response to rapid interest rate rises by the US Federal Reserve.

Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Chris Locke said despite how famous or valuable these horses are, they still need to adhere to strict biosecurity requirements.

Heightened Alert for BioSecurity risks in Livestock Industries

Farmers applaud NSW clean storage announcement

Yearling steers averaged 547.6c/kg topping at 632.2c/kg or $1698.15 to $2175.01

Agents today yarded 1724 head for the weekly sale with some good runs of lambs from the South West as well as local and Eastern vendors making the run to the sale. The export lambs were keenly fought for as well as the breeding lambs and the light trade lambs. Mutton was a bit frmer, and the ram market was frm for the fnished article or breeder. Lambs topped at $198 to average $145.65($11up), hoggets topped at $201 to average $149.42($38up), ewes topped at $164 to average $96.04($18down), wethers topped at $145($56up), rams topped at $172 to average $132($17up),

Bulls averaged 335.6c/kg topping at 427.2c/kg or $2241.24 to $3575.99

RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

Ray$2,925.White

Melrose Station sold Dorper x lambs 37.14kg to Luck Meats for $149

WARWICK LIVESTOCK MARKETS

WARWICK SALES W/E 9/09/2022

Yearling heifers averaged 487.3c/kg topping at 520.2c/kg or $1613.45 to $2080.17

Banaba Past Co sold Xbred lambs off crop 63kg to Thomas Foods for $190, 58.7kg to Warwick Meats for $183, 57kg to Eversons for $180, 52kg to Warwick Meats for $170

The yarding of 1724 head averaged $141.27 a rise of $12/head

Wethers topped at $145 to average

CASINO

Sows sold from $150 to $315, Boars sold from $155 to $260, L/Pork sold from $105 to $147, Stores from $89 to $165, Groups of goslings sold to $62.50, groups of chicks to $40, ducklings to $45, hens to $4, roosters to $20, Ducks to $17.50, Turkeys to $30

NRLX Market Report

David Turvey sold 65.2kg White Suffolk ewe lambs to restockers for $198

The weather again impacted on volume for the weekly livestock sales, fall of up to 2 inches meant many producers and transport operators had diffculty accessing stock and yards. Cattle numbers were down to just under 400 with the sheep and lamb numbers rising to 1724 mainly with the numbers drawn from further districts which were not as affected as local producers. The exporters and local processors kept the markets on a par with all looking to fll orders.

Ewes topped at $164 to average $96.04 down $18/head

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lamb rams topped at $170 to average $86.60($51down), ewe lambs topped at $198 to average $178.84. The yarding averaged $141.27 across the board, up by $12/head average compared to last sale.

Daryl Martin sold Dorper lambs 37.5kg to GR Prime for $130, ewe lambs 38.1kg to Gr Prime for $126, 67.5kg hoggets and 4tooth ewes to Eversons for $164

Steers averaged 408.4c/kg topping at 498.2c/kg or $1894.39 to $2621.97

MCDOUGALL AND SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents yarded a total of 1,122 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 7 September. With the return to fne weather, restockers were very active on the quality lines of vealer steers and heifers on offer. Regular processors and feeder buyers were also in attendance. Heavy cows sold to rates similar to last

Larry & Shirley Hill sold Dorper lambs 47.5kg to Jock Young for $160, 40.25kg to Jock Young for $142, 33.3kg to Mark Palmer for $100

Feeder steers averaged 473.2c/kg topping at 590.2c/kg or $1980.65 to $2200.00

Rams topped at $172 to average $132 up $17/head

Ewe lamb topped at $198 to average $178.84

Hoggets topped at $201 to average $149.92 up $38/head

Vealer steers averaged 534.2c/kg topping at 600c/kg or $1173.17 to $1639.55

Parsons Family sold Merino wethers 1/4 wool to Eversons for $125

Rural will hold a store sale this Friday 16 September. Bookings are welcome.

week with processors also very active on the heavy bulls penned.

Giltrow Family sold Dorper ewe lambs 66.25kg to Thomas Foods for $197, 57.85kg to Eversons for $183, 60.3kg to Thomas Foods for $183, 53.09kg to restockers for $185, 63.3kg wether lambs to Thomas Foods for $186, 56.4kg to Eversons for $176, 51.25kg to Take It Easy Meats for $184, 63.5kg hoggets to Eversons for $150, ewe hoggets to Lackland P/L for $201 George Moore sold 51.9kg Merino lambs to Gr Prime for $150, 45.5kg to Gr Prime for $137, 55kg hoggets to Eversons for $133 Barry Hunter sold full wool Xb

Coolmunda P/S sold cfa Merino ewes to GR Prime for $70

wethers to Eversons for $145, rams to Whites Trading for $128 Wayne & Jodie Frank sold Dorper x lambs 53kg to Jock Young for $182

Rory & Kathy Frost sold Dorper lambs 44kg to Jock Young for $179

Lambs topped at $198 to average $145.65 up $11/head

vealer prices saw an increase this week with those up to 250kg averaging 621c/kg and reaching a top of 788c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg were easier averaging 442c/kg with a top price of T&W634c/kg.McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer held a joint store sale at the

Lamb rams topped at $170 to average $86.60 down $51/head

Heifers averaged 380c/kg topping at 438.2c/kg or $1912.09 to $2881.44

Cows averaged 349.7c/kg topping at 404.2c/kg or $1999.42 to $2998.74

Manufacturing steers averaged 354.6c/ kg topping at 410c/kg or $1972.51 to $2275.50

Rangemore Estate sold Dorper x lambs 47.5kg to Uniplaza Meats for $151, hoggets 52.5kg to Uniplaza Meats for $169

Week Ending Friday 9 September

Cow prices were slightly stronger this week averaging 339c/kg and reaching a top price of 546c/kg. Heifer prices saw an increase with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 564c/kg and topping their category at 688c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 463c/kg and reached a top of 592c/kg.

with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 649c/kg and reaching a top of 780c/ kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 531c/kg and topped their market at 712c/ Lightkg.

Vealer heifers averaged 472c/kg topping at 638.2c/kg or $1130.33 to $1887.50

NRLX on Friday 9 September with 1,666 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 868c/ kg and averaged 614c/kg and 244kg whilst heifers reached a top of 694c/kg and averaged 518c/kg and 230kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,225 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at

Bull prices also increased this week with 28 head sold averaging 342c/kg and 675kg. Steer prices were stronger

$126.88 up $56/head

Feeder heifers averaged 449.5c/kg topping at 470c/kg or $1865.48 to $2084.81

In the event of an outbreak exporters would suddenly be unable to sell livestock products in most, if not all markets.internationalTherewould be an immediate and large increase in the supply of livestock products to domestic markets.

oversupply, the domestic price would be expected to increase from the low resulting from the shock. As turn-off of cattle and sheep decreases and production falls, the price of meat would begin increase depending on how much confdence producers in unaffected areas have of regaining at least some market access quickly. The greater the confdence, the more they will hold onto livestock. While the price would increase, it would remain below what it would have otherwise been with no incursion.

lower than it would have been otherwise, under relatively favourable timelines for restored market access.

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson welcomed the report and further evidence validating the State’s data.

The new report is the most recent review in a long series dating back to 2009, which have been conducted by ourmodelling.developmentindustryspecialistsindependentinwaterreform,policyand“Thereportfoundmodelsarevalid, scientifcally rigorous and underpinned by the best available data,” Mr Anderson said.

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While pigs are also susceptible to FMD, there would be less of a direct impact to the supply of pig meat in the Australian market, as Australia exports less than 8% on average of what it produces. Similarly, only around 3% of chickens, which are not susceptible, are exported on average. The price impacts of these products are chickenpricelocalisedlivestockrestrictedconstraintspotentialNotwithstandinguncertain.theforsupplychaincausedbymovementoftocausesomeshortages,theofpigmeatandmeatcouldfall,

The new feature, which Apple says will allow users to send preset “SOS” messages to emergency services using direct partlyconnections,satellitewouldsolveamajor issue for rural and communities.remoteAtpresent,largeparts of NSW have limited or no mobile phone reception, meaning anyone who runs into trouble or has an accident is unable to call for help without dedicated equipment.Therollout of this feature on new mobile phones would eventually put safety in more pockets across the country, NSW

“Like any new technology it won’t be available everywhere, and it won’t be cheap – the price of the new iPhone 14 starts at $1399,” Mrs Charlton said.

existing legal limits. The NSW Government models have independentlybeen scrutinised and verifed many times over and the fact remains our modelling is accurate.”

“They ensure licensed foodplain harvesting water take will be restricted where necessary to ensure total diversions are less than the established legal limits, including the“Thiscap.reform will beneft water users, watertoenvironment,communities,downstreamandthewithup100billionlitresoftobereturnedto

ABARES modelling from 2013 modelled two small outbreak scenarios which estimated that 12 months after the incursion the price to be 12-16%

FloodplainOFFICIALOFFICIALyear.” harvesting licences have already been issued for the Border River and Gwydir valleys, with licences for the Barwon-Darling,Macquarie, and Namoi valleys to be determined later this year and in early 2023. For informationmore on the NSW Government’s foodplain harvesting policy, visit: programs/healthy-gov.au/water/plans-www.industry.nsw.https://

For example, wool would be affected by export market access issues, as it is largely sold into international markets.

“But what we’ve seen in the past with safety technology like seatbelts is they become more common, other manufacturers adopt them, and eventually they’re a regular feature.

confrms that water being licensed is within

the foodplains in the northern river valleys each

New iPhone’s ‘lifesaving’ feature good news for the bush

There would be a large price response to FMD in Domestic Markets

Australia exports around three-quarters of its livestock products which would mean the existing domestic market would be unable to absorb the increased supply, particularly in the short term. Even in the case of a small, localised outbreak, if all the beef currently destined for export markets was diverted to the domestic market, it would represent an increase of 270% in

Farmers Rural Affairs committee chair Deb Charlton said.

satellite capability will only be available in the United States and Canada, but Mrs Charlton said she hoped to see that expand around the globe, and onto more devices.

would be moderated to the extent that producers hold back livestock from slaughter. Producers would likely respond differently to such a large price fall, with decisions to hold or sell their livestock depending on a number of factors. These factors include pasture and feed availability, meat processing capacity and access, the size and nature of herd and focks, availability of transportation, the willingness of producers to sell their products at reduced prices and expectations of how quickly market access might be restored.

“For a great big land like Australia, being able to call for help when you’re out of coo-ee will be a gamechanger.”

“While this won’t help us deal with the issue of data connectivity or being able to run your business from the paddock, this promises to be a major step forward for safety,” Mrs Charlton said.

An Basinthecommissionedpeer-reviewedindependentreportbyMurrayDarlingAuthority

the volume currently supplied to the domestic market.Afterinitial shortages caused by substantiallywouldpriceThethepricedomesticsubstantialtheproductsmovementrestrictedoflivestockdomestically,resultcouldbeafallinthefarmgateoflivestockandretailpriceofmeat.domesticfarmgateofcattleandsheepbeexpectedtofalloverthe

INDEPENDENT REPORT BACKS FLOODPLAIN HARVESTING MODELS

“But what this new feature means is that even if you’re stuck without a signal and a long way from help, you’ll be able to tell someone where you are, and that’s a good thing.”Atpresent, the Emergency SOS via

NSW Farmers says satellite connectivityemergencyonthe new iPhones could save lives in the bush if it gets rolled out in Australia.

Very little shorn wool is sold into the domestic market. Wool producers would have the option to consider storing wool until access to international markets are restored.

“Of course we will continue to advocate for improved mobile phone coverage for farmers and rural communities, because it is a major factor holding country businesses back.

“The Government’sNSW foodplain harvesting policy is the totheexpertsreportcommunities.farmshealthyintosaid.users,”andforstrengthenThiswereformenvironmentalbiggestinthisareahaveeverseen.reformwillprotectiontheenvironmentdownstreamwaterMrAnderson“WhenitcomesmanagingwaterNSWmyviewisrivers,healthyandhealthyThisfromindependentshowswe’reonrighttrack.“Itisencouragingseethisreport

After the price shock in the frst few months, and once producers had started to respond to the

nsw-foodplain-foodplains-project/ harvesting-policy. To read independentthe report, visit the MDBA’s website here: diversionwales-baseline-proposed-new-south-independent-reviews-independent-reports/au/publications/www.mdba.gov.https://

Other livestock products would also be affected, however, there may be a different dynamic to how markets respond.

frst few months of an outbreak. Prices could fuctuate rapidly and change as participants in the supply chain adjusted their production oversupplydecisions.Theshort-termofmeat in the domestic market and resulting price reductions

as consumers substitute to lower-priced beef and sheep meat. However, if consumers instead seek to buy more of other sources of protein, prices could instead rise.

has confrmed the accuracy of the NSW Government modelling used for foodplain harvesting laws.

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Further research has also helped understand how crop genetics and market capitalisation can grow the jackfruit industry and overcome the current supply chain challenges.

With transportation and labour costs high in Australia, jackfruit production which is predominantly located in the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland, has plateaued in recent years. However, new research has indicated that the industry has the potential to grow signifcantly with forecasts of production of $5 -$10 million by 2025.

Australian jackfruit is a tropical treasure: a fruit rich in vitamins, minerals and many phytochemicals that are known to have positive health benefts, and it is incredibly versatile in its culinary uses.When ripe, its sweet fruit segments are akin to the tropical tastes of banana, mango, and pineapple and when unripe, its stringy texture is known to be a healthy meat substitute increasingly popular in western cuisine.

with the skin and seeds as by-product, and diverse processing applications for different stages of the fruit’s maturity. This included sensory evaluations, based on sense of taste, smell, texture/feel and sight.

quick and easy meals.

Making jackfruit jump off the supermarket shelves

but largely unfamiliar fruit - to fnd ways to process jackfruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients and make jackfruit jump off the supermarket shelves.

Research also suggests that jackfruit has many classes of phytochemicals that have unlessandabundantlyproperties.”anti-ulcer,anti-hypertensive,anti-cancer,andanti-ageingJackfruitgrowsinSouthSouthEastAsiabutitgetsprocessed

it doesn’t have much market value due to the large size of the fruits. This is replicated in northern Australia where the costs of labour and transport are high.

And yet, jackfruit remains an underutilised food source in Australia perhaps due to its spiky exterior, rock hard rind and cumbersome size; a jackfruit can weigh up to 50 kilos and is the world’s largest tree-grown fruit.

“Jackfruit is a nutritious fruit, and it is evident that novel Australia.”NorthernjackfruitsubstantiallyThisintowhichforbenextreach5processingofplantingTerritorytoproject,overandtheopportunitiesMazhar,MuhammadPlantTrade’sIndustry,production.eachofandivertedoffoundmillion.industrythevaluefromsaysitsthetotechniquesprocessingcouldappealconsumersandensureindustrycanmaximisevalueforproduction,”DrOliviaReynoldsAgrifutures.TheestimatedgrossofproductionofAustralianjackfruitiscurrently$2.6Theresearchhasthatifaquarterthissupplywastoprocessing,estimated$3.3millionvaluewouldbeaddedyearfromexistingTheDepartmentofTourismandDirectorofIndustries,DrSohailsaystherearetoincreasedemandforjackfruitgrowtheindustrythenextdecade.“ThroughthisresearchweaimedsupportNortherngrowerswhoareclonalvarietiesjackfruitsuitableforoverthenextyears.Asthesetreesmaturityoverthe45years,therewillanincreaseindemandjackfruitspeciescanbedivertedprocessingactivities.hasthepotentialtoboosttheindustryintheTerritoryand

jackfruitandmethodologiesSchoolMonashEngineeringChemicaltheMonashprojectUniversity.ThemultidisciplinaryteamfromFoodInnovation,DepartmentofandBiologicalandtheBusinessusedinnovationtodevelopevaluatenewproducts.

Their fndings have now been released in a report Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients published by AgriFutures Australia which outlines the market opportunities for the industry to grow in Australia.Overone thousand consumers were engaged in testing and evaluating jackfruit to determine new consumer applications, the potential to utilise greener fruit

Dr Leonie van ’t Hag from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering says the results showed that processed jackfruit could be introduced to consumers through familiar formats and new ideas including snacking, treats, meat alternatives, home cooking and restaurants, as well as

In a project funded by AgriFutures Australia as part of its Emerging Industries Program and in conjunction with the demandcanexplorepullwereMonashTourismDepartmentTerritoryNorthernGovernment’sofIndustry,andTrade,FoodInnovationcommissionedtojackfruitapartandhowtheindustrydrivemoreconsumerfortheversatile

“Results suggest that Australians are interested in consuming more jackfruit products, due to its high nutritional value and favour, but a big barrier is the availability of products outside growing regions in northern Australia. There are many opportunities for the Australian jackfruit market to capitalise on the development of new products and to help grow the emerging industry,” says lead researcher, Dr Leonie van ’t Hag from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash

“Jackfruit has so many benefts; it is high in fbre, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, and it is a good source of vitamin A, B1 and B2,” Dr van ’t Hag“Comparedsays. to other tropical fruits the protein content in the seed and young fruit is high. It is a good source of Lysine, an amino acid that vegetarians and vegans can struggle to obtain in their diet.

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• Berries are inseason! Blueberry crops from northern NSW and Queensland are increasing and prices are starting to ease.

He said transparency in 2022 was important.

“Our guiding principle is that when nature gives us more, our customers will pay less; when it’s in season, we seize it; we give a fair go to those who grow, and for that wonderful range of bumpy veg (imperfect picks), we bump down the price. This has always been our commitment, it’s not new, but it is important we educate people, because the providence of produce matters.”

“For example, to the farmers whose crops we buy in full, we are unique in that we offer a ‘total crop solution’. Rather than buying just the largest or prettiest produce, we buy the lot –every piece of fruit off the tree, or veg in the ground as we do with avocados from Toowoomba Balmoral Orchards,

Harris Farm Markets continues to shine the light on Imperfect Picks.

“In an hyper-sensitiveincreasinglypricedriven economy, we want to show the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind our products and their pricing, and to encourage customers to embrace value, with values.

As the sky high prices for vegetables in Australia tumble by 60, 70 % or even up to 90% as the effects of the foods subsides, Harris Farm Markets Co-CEO Tristan Harris predicts further savings over Spring due to the company’s commitment to Best in Region by Best in Season.

• Navels are now at their best and keeping •well. There is an excellent line of Kanzis Applies in store this week.

He continued: “Why are sweet delight tomatoes

“We anticipate even

“Harris Farm Markets has not sold a cage chicken egg in the last fve years – something we are very proud of and happy to celebrate – and we love working with farms like the family-run Pirovic Farm on the NSW Central Coast, our supplier since 1982!!

time you buy an Imperfect Pick, you are helping us take more from our farmers, you are helping reduce food wastage, and importantly, you are saving up to 50 per cent!”

“During the foods in the Northern Rivers we donated truck loads of vegies to the people of Mullumbimby and Lismore and delivered fresh fruit to Brisbane’s food army. Being a business doesn’t stop us being human. This is what Value with Values is all about.”

Because there’s loads with delicious bumpy bits but they are just as perfect on the inside. Why is our fresh guacamole affordable and delicious? Because we bumped out the middleman and make it ourselves with a tonne of love and the best avos in the country (from Toowoomba BTW),” he said.

great value this month? Because there’s a bumper crop. Why are these carrot cheaper than usual?

“There’s a difference between buying an avocado from Harris Farm Markets and buying one anywhere else. It’s the same difference in buying eggs… The difference is that Harris Farm Markets maintains a very real commitment to the farmers and producers behind our shelves of fruit and veg, and a promise that low costs aren’t provided at all cost, because ultimately that cost will be to the farmer.”

THIS WEEK:

• Queensland strawberries are fully favoured and the weather •remains. All citrus is well supplied, as are apples and pears.

“Value with values means our farmers survive”

He said their focus on animal welfare and ethical farming practices had not waned, in fact was increasing.

• Vegies are the real winner as earlier food impacted crops are now starting to fush, especially in the Sydney Basin. Tomatoes, lettuce, zucchini, imperfect eggplant, midi cos lettuce and broccoli are all stand outs.

It’s been a tough time; the pandemic was devastating and then foods wiped out whole areas our customers and farmers call home.

more price relief over coming weeks.”

Harris Farm Brothers

“Because we can, we did. During the pandemic we were giving away 1,000 boxes of fruit & veg a day to vulnerable people who couldn’t’ come to our shops. This year’s infationary pressures has seen us continue to donate pallets of fresh vegies every week to Ignite store in western Sydney,

As veg prices fall by 60, 70 and even 90 per cent, Harris Farm Markets proves great food doesn’t have to literally cost the earth

He said he was immensely proud of the community work done, especially over the past few months.

“In the past six years we have saved more than 28 million kilograms of fruit and vegetables from going to landfll as a result of our Imperfect Picks range. This equates to approximately 100,000kg of perfectly good fruit and vegies per week. At each store and at our online shop, we have doubled the Imperfect Picks range which gives Aussie shoppers a wider variety of products to select from and makes a huge impact in preventing food waste.”

“Imperfect Picks is Harris Farm Markets’ seasonal range of fruit and vegetables that might not look perfect from the outside but are as full of favour as ever on the inside,” said Harris. “Our Imperfect Picks program helps reduce the astonishing statistics that *25 per cent of Australian crops currently never leave the farm gate because they are a bit, well, unattractive, and do not meet the visual specifcations of some supermarkets and consumers.”“Itmeansthat every

“Treating farmers fairly is a no-brainer for us. Our suppliers aren’t strangers – they’re our partners. We expect a lot from them, so a fair go is the least we owe.”“We know what it takes to grow a great crop, raise a happy herd or develop a new product that reduces waste. It’s these relationships that make it possible for us bring you the best that nature has to offer at a price that’s fair for all. That’s value with values.”

and pallets of vegies to Ukrainian refugees.”

“There is also value in mushrooms, herbs, strawberries & sweet delight tomatoes amongst others, with food impacted areas such as the Sydney basin now fush with great quality crops. It’s time to support these growers who have had a really tough time.”

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“Lettuce for example, has gone from $10 to $3, representing a 70% decease; Silverbeet has gone from $8 to $3 meaning it is over 60% lower; beans from $40 to $3, over 90% lower; corn has dropped from $4 to $1.50, a saving of over 60% and Broccoli has gone from $12 to $3, representing a 75% saving. This is all a result of Harris Farm championing what’s in season, and it’s the best way to do business,” he said.

WHAT’S IN SEASON

“This way our farmers don’t get stuck with half a harvest that they can’t sell. Yes, it makes it harder for us to manage but it’s the right thing to do, by farmers and by the environment.”

“This is where seizing what’s in season, and local, shows up in real savings at the cash register,” he said.

“With the ongoing spread of diseases like FMD and lumpy skin disease, I asked my department to review our import settings for risk products from all countries with FMD, not justMinisterIndonesia.”Watt said while FMD had been endemic in countries around the world for decades, this was the frst time such strong measures had been Governmentenforced.“Theformerdid not take this action in response to previous overseas outbreaks, but after considering the evidence, we are not prepared to accept this risk,” he said.

“Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and together we can all do our bit to keep Australia pest and disease free.”

event (see the Seasonal conditions overview).

Source: World Bank

“While Australia remains FMD-free, we must remain vigilant to biosecurity threats from overseas,” Minister Watt said.“Under existing rules, no animals or animal products are allowed into Australia unless they meet our strict biosecurity requirements.

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“But prior to these new changes, private citizens were able to bring in some highly processed meat products for personal use – products like pâté, pork crackling or meat foss.

and fock numbers are forecast to recover to predrought levels by the end of 2022–23. Global food

localised impacts such as fooding, livestock losses, and quality downgrades for crops like those seen in 2021–22.

Gross to 2022–23

value of agricultural production and value of exports, 2000–01

“When FMD was frst detected in Indonesia, the Department of Agriculture tightened the rules for commercial imports of FMD-risk products from Indonesia.“Then,when the outbreak reached Bali, the Albanese Government moved swiftly to increase the screening of all products arriving from Indonesia via mail.

Source: ABS

Niña event forecast for late 2022 is now the climate model consensus – roughly a once-every-30-years

The GovernmentAustralianhas banned the importation of meat products for personal use from all countries with foot and mouth disease (FMD).TheMinister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt said the new restrictions, which came into effect from midnight, were the next step in the Government’s strong, three-pronged approach to tackling FMD.

Global beenexpectationsgrowthhavelowereddue to widespread infation and a sluggish Chinese economy (see the Economic overview). The cost of food and fertiliser remains very high worldwide, despite falling a little in recent months (Figure 1.2). The World Bank now expects that global food prices will remain at very high levels through the end of 2024, worsening food security and reversing years of development gains. Many countries have continued their restrictions on trade in agricultural products, although the level of restrictions has fallen from fertiliser)Ureapeaks.(anitrogenimports to Australia have not slowed despite prices being around 3 times higher than average (Figure 1.3). This indicates that fertiliser supplies will be suffcient over the 2022–23 season, although higher costs will erode farm margins. As fagged in ABARES 2021–22 farm survey results, higher input costs did affect farm incomes, and the full effect of higher fertiliser costs is likely to be felt in farm returns for 2022–23. Average farm incomes in 2021–22 are projected to be the highest on record at an average $278,000 per farm.

The gross value of agricultural production is forecast to be $81.8 billion in 2022–23, down 4% from the record $85.3 billion of 2021–22 (Figure 1.1).

Another forlowereasing,restockingchangedislivestocktohighcontinuesGlobaloutlookasoilisAustraliannear-recordcropharvestforecastwithgoodmoisturestoresandwetterthanaverageforspring.supplyofcerealstobetight,sopricesareforecastpersist.Thevalueofproductionforecasttobelittlewithdomesticdemandcontributingtopricesatsaleyardscattleandsheep.Herd

Volume and price of urea imports to Australia, Jan 2015 to June 2022

and fertiliser prices have fallen from peaks earlier in 2022 but remain very high.Athird straight La

High infation for food and inputs clouding outlook

Note: Data shown in real terms. Original data is in nominal US dollar terms and is defated by the US Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

While good for national production prospects, this could result in signifcant

Real world food and fertiliser prices, January 1970 to July 2022

CRACKDOWNPERSONALIMPORTSOFMEATBANNEDINFMD

Another Bumper Year Forecast

ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said industry’s overall forecasted gross value of $81.8 billion shows it is performing strongly, with cropping leading the“Winterway. crop prospects in Australia are looking very promising at the beginning of springwe’re forecasting a 55.5 million tonne harvest,” Dr Greenville said.

“Meat production is also rebounding, with the national herd and fock

Dr Greenville said the latest ABARES forecasts factored in tapering global growth – and the likelihood of a third straight La Niña, roughly a once in 30-year event.

WOAH is the World Trade alastfromwillfollowingFMD-freedomregainingestablishedproducts.livestocksafeprovidesFMD.animalcontrolstandardssetsanimalforreferenceOrganizationorganisationstandardsrelatingtohealth.WOAHinternationalfordiagnosis,andpreventionofdiseaseincludingWOAHalsoguidanceforinternationaltradeinandlivestockThereareproceduresforrecognitionofbyWOAHanoutbreak.Ataminimum,WOAHrequirethreemonthsthedisposaloftheanimalkilledusing‘stampingout’policy

internal, state and territory representative and industry engagement. Historical analysis of FMD outbreaks, suggest that even if an FMD outbreak is controlled quickly (such as in the case of Ireland which was within 2 days), the fastest anticipated FMD freedom recognition by a trading partner (the United States as an example) was 228 days. The longest time taken to recommence trade after an outbreak was in Japan, where trade to the United States did not recommence for 774 days.

Exceptional growing conditions and high global prices are continuing to beneft Australian agricultural production and exports. The was50%fortoexportforecastingreleasedCommoditiesAgriculturalSeptemberABARESquarterReporttodayisagriculturalearningstoclimbarecord$70.3billion2022-23–almostmorethanwhatit10yearsagoafter

“Global food and

“Barley production has also been strong and is forecast to reach 12.3 million tonnes, the fourth largest on record.”

fertiliser prices remain very high despite falling from peaks earlier in 2022.“The World Bank expects high global food prices through to the end of 2024 which will have adverse implications for global food security.

animal health system, recognition of freedom by WOAH and the importing country’s own FMD willothersystemsifmodernisation(includingtraceabilityanimalsurveillancethesubmissionpartner,considerationneedtrade,Inrecognitionfreedomguidelines.ordertorecommencethedepartmentwilltosubmitfortheofatradingacomprehensiveoutliningactionundertaken,andotherhealthdata,informationcurrentmeasurescompleted)andnationalcontrols(amongreferences).Thisrequiretimeto

“Widespread infation and a sluggish Chinese economy are the main watchpoints,” he said.

“It’s the frst time our exports are expected to exceed $70 billion, showing the ability of our farmers to navigate considerable global

will be exported during 2022–23,” Dr Greenville said.The AustralianSeptemberABARES2022Crop Report, also released today, is forecasting near record levels of wheat and canola production for 2022-23.“Forwheat we’re looking at 32.2 million tonnes, and for canola we’re expecting 6.6 million tonnes, just shy of the records last year,” Dr Greenville said.

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returning to pre-drought levels.“Favourable seasonal conditions are expected to persist, but global infation and rising costs of farm inputs could cloud outlook for demand and farm incomes.

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economic uncertainty and to make a strong contribution to global food supplies.”

for our food and fbre,

another bumper winter crop and the forecast of continued favourable growing conditions.

Regaining Access to export markets will take time

The value of cotton exports is forecast to reach a record $7 billion in 2022–23 to be the third most valuable export commodity after wheat ($11.7 billion) and beef ($10.2 2021–22mean“Harvestingbillion).delaysmostofthebumpercottoncrop

Planting of summer crops in 2022–23 is forecast to be well above average, supported by available soil moisture and signifcant areas of land previously left fallow during winter.

accounting for infation.

without vaccination, and an application to demonstrate appropriate steps have been taken to eradicate, monitor and protect from further incursion.However, following an outbreak and separate to the assessment and WOAH’s offcial recognition reinstatementofof freedom from FMD, Australia would need to negotiate regaining market access with its trading partners. The timeframe for the recommencement of trade will be dependent on the nature of the outbreak, control program used, response of our

“We’re continueduncertainty,leaningAustralianseeingagricultureintothiswithglobaldemand

Farming exports forecast to reach record $70.3 billion

prepare and signifcant

As with the case for responding to any FMD incursion, the economic impacts could vary widely depending on the number of areas affected and the effectiveness of the response and eradication strategy. Prior modelling by ABARES explored Australiawhichoutbreakscenarios.differentInsmallerscenariosweremodelled,wasquicker to eradicate the disease and regain market access. In the worst-case, large multi-state outbreak scenario, which was modelled, it would take longer to eradicate and substantially longer to regain market access than the smaller outbreaks and could cost the Australian economy $80 billion over ten years. In all scenarios, the cost would be dueoverwhelminglytolosingaccess to Australia’s high value livestock export markets. Awareness of the disease and early detection of

Dr Gunn says working with and helping rural communities is close to her“Havingheart. grown up on a farm, I’ve seen frsthand how poor mental health and wellbeing can affect close-knit communities,”

Greenville said. “The aim is to moderate domestic prices and ease the burden on their own populations, which is understandable in the impactrestrictionswidespreadcountriesincentivesprices,marketssupplyrestrictionscircumstances.“However,exportreducetheoffoodinworldandincreasecreatinggreaterforothertorestrictexports.“Forthisreason,exporthaveanegativeonglobalfood

security and hurt the poorest people who are already struggling to put food on the table.

“We are starting to see the use of export restrictions rise as food prices begin to rise due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, poor growing conditions in major exporting countries and the impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions,exportcountries“Currently,pandemic.around24haveintroducedrestrictions.“Removingexportoragreements

Export restrictions contribute to global food price pressure

To put the value of Australia’s livestock export markets in context, Figure 1 shows the value of the top fve export markets for Australian livestock and livestock products (including meat, wool, dairy and animal byproducts) for the three years to 2021-22. This is not intended as a direct measure of potential economic cost, rather to outline that Australia’s export markets are valuable and investment in their protection is vital. Even after market access is regained, there could be a risk that consumers’ preferences in foreign high-valueparticularlymarkets,thoseinmarkets, may change as a result of the incursion and perceptions around the food safety of Australian products. Australian agricultural production currently maintains a high-quality.internationallyreputationasItreceives

Real value of livestock product exports, major trading partners, 2019-2020 to 2021-22 Source: ABARES; ABS

Drought, fres, foods, and now potential disease – in the past few years Aussie farmers have been hit hard from all sides. But amid the turmoil, many farmers have engaged the support of ifarmwell – an online resource that provides free support to help farmers cope with stress and uncertainty of life on theToday,land. the creator of ifarmwell, UniSA’s Dr Kate Gunn, is being recognised for her substantial work in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of farmers as she receives a national award for Excellence in Agricultural Research as part of the Australian Farmer of the Year awards.Theaward follows another national accolade – the National LiFE Award for Innovation from Suicide Prevention Australia – presented to Dr Gunn earlier this week in recognition of the vital support that ifarmwell is providing to Australian farmers and rural communities.

likely be adopted in the real world.

“It is very exciting to me that the importance of farmers’ mental health and wellbeing has been recognised nationally in these ways. I also hope that these awards serve as a helpful reminder to farmers that we all need to deliberately invest time in maintaining and improving our own wellbeing; ifarmwell is freely available to help them do that.”

TOUGHFARMERSSUPPORTINGTHROUGHTIMESEARNSUNISADOUBLENATIONALACCOLADE

Moves by governments to restrict exports only exacerbate price rises and increase food insecurity, according to the latest Insights report from ABARES.Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said there were lessons to be learnt from the 2007-08 food crisis.

Dr Gunn says.

“Living on the land can be wonderful. But it can also be isolating and challenging.“ifarmwell has been designed in partnership with farmers. It takes in their unique skills, beliefs, and strengths, and helps them build a range of practical strategies that can help them manage life’s ups and“Wedowns.know that farmers are great practical problem solvers. Through ifarmwell, we’re manageableprovidingand relatable tools to help farmers increase their ability to cope effectively with the things they cannot control or fx.

initial infected properties would limit an incursion to a much smaller outbreak, reduce time to eradicate and regain market access, and lead to a signifcantly smaller direct economic impact. The WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code recommends that importing countries have controls in place to prevent movement from affected countries of potentially infected animals or animal products. In the event of an tradingincursion,partners may undertake their own risk assessments for imported commodities and evaluations of Australia’s FMD status to satisfy their own appropriate level of protection. It would mean that Australia’s livestock exports would cease until appropriate evaluations are undertaken. Restoring trade takes time and will vary among Australia’s trading partners.

In addition to the direct costs there would also be down-stream impacts across the supply chain, including for feedlots, anaffectedcharacteristicsdependingimpactsdistribution.processing,transportation,andDownstreamwouldvaryontheofregionsandthesizeofoutbreak.

“Often when there is an increase in world food prices, ownrestrictionsrespondgovernmentsbyplacingexportontheircommodities,”Dr

to avoid implementing them in the frst place, can help to ensure food is more available globally and increase the stability of food“Short-termsupplies. humanitarian aid, market transparency and cutting trade barriers all help to alleviate the stresses of global food insecurity.“Andhaving free and open trade through multiple trading relationships gives households options that help limit the risk of food insecurity.”

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a premium in many markets based on this reputation. While FMD is not a food safety issue, FMD being associated with Australian animal and animal products exports may damage this reputation and reduce demand in international markets.Thereare also direct costs associated with control measures, such as culling infected and high-risk animals, vaccinating animals, and farmsdecontaminatingandequipment (for which there are measures designed to help compensate producers).

In Australia, farmers are twice as likely to die from suicide than other employed meaningful,wellbeingsoandstrengths,it10farmers.farmersdesignedifarmwellpeople.hasbeenbyAustralianforAustralianBasedonoveryears’research,buildsonfarmers’beliefs,preferences,thathealthandstrategiesareandmore

The economic impacts could vary based on severity and prevalence of FMD

Global expectationsgrowthhave been downgraded since the June dueCommoditiesAgriculturalReporttohigher-thanexpected infation and a respectively.from0.7downgrades2022assumedGlobalslowdownworse-than-expectedinChina.growthistobe3.2%inand2.9%in2023,of0.4andpercentagepointstheJuneedition

focus plantings to wheat and canola, driven by higher prices of these crops relative to others.

season in southern regions has helped most growers to fully realise their large planting intentions. High levels of soil moisture at the time of planting and the favourable spring rainfall outlook are also expected to support very high yield potentials in southern parts of the state. However, an exceptionally wet start to the season in the Central West and north of the state has signifcantly delayed planting, resulting in some felds being left fallow. The wet weather in the Central West and north has signifcantly impacted growers’ ability to manage crops and it is expected that crops planted in these regions

Note: Yields are based on area planted, except cotton which is based on area harvested. Area based on planted crop that is harvested, fed off or failed. Percent changes are relative to last year.

Infation has continued to rise promptingoftheprospectsdampeningglobally,growthbyerodingspendingpowerconsumersandcentralbanks

missed a winter crop in 2022–23 are likely to take advantage of high levels of soil moisture and plant felds that were fallow over winter to sorghum.However, sorghum seed availability is expected to limit area expansion in 2022–23. Further, cotton

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most cropping regions reached above the 80th percentile of historical years, providing timely and solid conditions for the planting of winter crops and allowing expansion into some marginal areas. However, in large parts of central western and northern New South Wales, heavy and ongoing rainfall during late autumn has limited access to felds which has prevented growers from planting a fullWaterloggingprogram. issues have persisted in these areas during June, and some felds have been left fallow. It is expected that many of these will be planted to summer crops.

Note: Yields are based on area planted, except cotton which is based on area harvested. Area based on planted crop that is harvested, fed off or failed. Percent changes are relative to last year.

to raise rates. Infation has largely been driven by high energy prices as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and estatedistressandCOVID-19disruptionduehastime,based.increasinglyitdisruptions,COVID-relatedhoweverisalsobecomingbroad-AtthesameChinesegrowthbeendowngradedtosubstantialfromitsstrictlockdownsongoingdebtinitsreal-sector.Thishas

within a single fnancial year. Australia’s cereal grain exports averaged 3.5 million tonnes per month in the frst half of 2022, with shipments going to 63 countries. The 2021–22 harvest will still make major contributions to export value in 2022–23. This is most apparent in the case of cotton exports, where harvesting delays mean most of the bumper 2021–22 crop will be exported during 2022–23. The value of cotton exports is forecast to reach a record $7.0 billion in 2022–23 and be the third most valuable export commodity after wheat and beef – the highest ranking for cotton on record (since 1988).Thevalue of livestock exports is forecast to fall due to lower prices for red meat and wool.

OUTLOOKGROWTHSLOWINGHEADWINDSGLOBAL

Total summer crop production is estimated to fall 12% in 2022–23 to 2.6 million tonnes, 32% above the 10-year average to 2021–22. Many growers that

Seasonal conditions have allowed growers to

year and refects rapidly rising interest rates which are expected to slow consumption and percentagerevised2022forGrowthinvestment.assumptionstheEurozoneinhavealsobeendownby0.2pointsdue

Area planted to canola is forecast to increase by 13% to 900,000 hectares, with this increase coming largely at the expense of area planted to barley and chickpeas. The possibility of above average rainfall provides a risk to the outlook and may delay harvest. This may also result in a greater proportion of low-protein wheat and an increased likelihood of damaged and downgraded grain.

NSW Crop Report

Area planted to wheat is expected to reach 3.6 million hectares, a 3% fall from last year. This fall is mostly due to a greater focus in Central and Northern New South

to worsening infation. However, there are regional variations in Europe and countries more reliant on Russian energy imports have been downgraded by more than those with alternative sources of energy.Growth assumptions in emerging and developing economies have also been revised down in 2022 (revised down 0.2 percentage points to be 3.6%). A substantial downgrade in Chinese growth prospects has been somewhat offset by upgrades to TheseEasternBrazileconomies,commodityassumptionsgrowthformajorexportingsuchasandsomeMiddlecountries.economieshave beneftted from higher commodity prices over the frst half of 2022.

Winter crop production in New South Wales is forecast to reach 15.2 million tonnes in 2022–23. This forecast is 36% above the 10-year average to 2021–22 but 19% below the nearrecord production of last year. An excellent start to the winter cropping

signifcant implications for global growth and will reduce demand for goods and services from China’s trade partners, including growthquartersrevision2022percentagerevisedUSintosubstantialprimarily2.5%.pointsdownhaveadvancedassumptionsEconomicAustralia.growthforeconomiesbeenrevisedby0.8percentagein2022tobeThishasbeendrivenbyadowngradethegrowthprospectstheUnitedStates.growthhasbeendownby1.4pointsinto2.3%.TheUSfollowstwoofnegativetobeginthe

However, for summer crops that are sown to schedule, high water availability and a favourable rainfall outlook will support strong yields across dryland plantings.

The value enoughcrops,successiveatshipmentscropinrecordisagriculturalofexportsforecasttoreacha$70.3billion2022–23,drivenbyexports.Grainarerunningrecordpaceafterlargewinterbutnotfasttoshipcrops

CROPS EXPORTSFORFORECASTRECORDDRIVINGVALUEOF

will have lower yield potential.Areaplanted to winter crops in New South Wales is forecast to be 5.9 million hectares, 9% above the 10-year average to 2021–22 but falling by 4% compared to last year. This comes as autumn rainfall in

Source: ABARES

production is expected to fall from a near record high as a steep decline in cotton prices (albeit with prices remaining historically high) and a forecast increase in water prices in the Murrumbidgee growing region are reducing growers’ incentive to plant. A continuation of the current wet conditions through spring and early summer could prevent feld access, presenting a large downside risk to summer crop production.

Wales towards planting canola and reduced areas planted in some parts due to heavily saturated soils.

“It’s important to note this is the third harvest in a row where we’ve had great growing conditions, but it seems like external forces hold us back at

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enjoy the results of this hard work three times a day,” Mr Martin said.

On Tuesday the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecast agricultural export earnings would climb to a record $70.3 billion for 2022-23 – almost 50 per cent higher than 10 years ago – but farmers were reporting big problems across the industry that would continue to limit thisOngoinggrowth.supply chain congestion leftover from COVID meant on-farm grain storages and market operators were full, while high fuel and energy costs combined with worker shortages were putting signifcant pressure on agricultural proftability.

“Sadly,said.the adverse implications of an ineffcient supply chain are high global food prices, and there are predictions of this will continue through to the end of 2024.

months, almost 38,000 pest animals have been culled through Local Land Services’ aerial culling landholdersthemanagement,wayNSWarounddistancelines,nearlyhaveaerial32,000includingoperations,morethanferalpigs.Inthesametimeperiod,baitingoperationsdroppedbaitsalong20,000kmofbaitequivalenttoaalmosthalfwaytheglobe.MrSaunderssaidwhileisleadingtheincoordinatedpestnowisnottimeforcomplacency.“Weareaskingtogetin

“The best way to address food security is to grow more food, and our farmers are clearly ready to do their bit – we just need to take the handbrake off.”

“The NSW Government has already carried out pest management on more than 60 million hectares of land in regional NSW over the last 12 months, but we are now calling on farmers to ramp up control efforts by participating in baiting and trapping on private land and allowing aerial culls,” Mr Saunders said.

Over the past 12

Farmers are being encouraged to participate in the NSW Government’s largest ever pest protectingplaycountry,spreadingreduceprogramSpringtheDugaldincursionanimalspreadingMouththecampaignmanagementtominimiseriskofFootandDisease(FMD)throughferalpopulationsifanwastooccur.MinisterforAgricultureSaunderssaidNSWGovernment’sOffensivewillnotonlytheriskofFMDacrosstheitwillalsoacriticalroleinprimary

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FARMERS URGED TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FMD

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has welcomed predicted record farm exports, but says worker shortages, supply chain congestion and biosecurity threats all remain a serious concern.

“Local Land Services will also work with public land managers including NSW National Parks and Wildlife

producers’ top-quality food and fbre.

competitive port and rail access, which could reduce both the cost of export and the number of trucks on the road, and more investment into research and development to unlock future growth potential.“Iloveseeing paddocks

full of healthy wheat, but I love the thought of people enjoying a loaf of bread made from that wheat even more,” Mr Martin

issue of worker shortages, Mr Martin said there were other important issues that needed to be addressed to deliver certainty.“Ourfarmers produce health plants and healthy animals, and families

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin

every turn. “We know the worker shortage won’t be solved overnight, but it’s critical we address these barriers to success sooner rather thanNSWlater.”Farmers wanted to see better and more

worst-case scenario. If FMD did enter NSW, the danger of the disease spreading from property to property through feral animals is real, particularly back-to-backfollowingseasons of favourable conditions for pests.“Coordinated pest management, in collaboration with landholders, is the only way to get on top of feral populations, which is particularly important in preparedness for a potential outbreak of FMD in Australia.”

touch with Local Land Services about what control programs they can take part in to make the campaign as effective as possible,” Mr Saunders said.

“If you’re not already part of a local biosecurity group, Local Land Services can provide advice and also connect you with neighbours to talk about pest management operations that can be done together.

Services, 795Landpropertymanagementstrategies.andofwithassisttechniquesadviceprovidesprograms.”LandsCorporationForestryandCrowntodelivercontrolLocalLandServicesspecialistonpestcontrolandcanlandmanagerstraining,supplypoisonedbaitsimplementationTodiscusspestonyourcontactLocalServiceson1300299.

“Our absolute priority is ensuring FMD never reaches Australian shores, but we need to be prepared for the

The continuing threat of a biosecurity incursion such as foot and mouth disease or African swine fever were also cause for concern.Whilethe government’sfederalrecent Jobs Summit discussed the

Remove barriers to export success says farm chief

• The 240tohasmulgaracrest-tailedpopulationboomedfrom19nowmorethan

thriving and breeding

of our most vulnerable species.“Effective partnership between Government and difference.pestsremovalandecosystemgreatKingsfordleadsaid.biodiversity,”ourcriticalattoanddeliverorganisationsconservationishelpingtheresourcesexpertiserequiredprovideconservationscaleandthisistorestoringcountry’suniqueMrAllardUNSWWildDesertsProfessorRichardsaiditistoseethewholerecoveringshowingthatofferalcanmakeareal“Thisiswhereweare

reintroduced into their native habitat are

• The centincreasednailtailpopulationreintroducedofbridledwallabyhasby350per

Minister Environmentfor James Griffn said within three years of animals being reintroduced to their native habitats, NSW is already turning back the tide on extinctions.

• Occupancy and abundance of the threatened Pilliga mouse is higher inside the fence than outside

At Mallee Cliffs National Park:

• The population of Shark doubledbandicootsBayhasfrom13 to 26 only six months after they were released.

the trend of biodiversity decline and extinctions

really starting to see the results of not only the

season but the benefts of good management and our extinctionturning-back-the-tide-of-trust/major-projects/nsw-environmental-au/funding-and-support/environment.nsw.gov.visit:seventheanimals.”andmanageaKingsfordatdeliveringcollaborations,conservationscale,”Professorsaid.“ItreallydoesmakedifferencetoactivelytheselandscapesremoveferalToreadmoreaboutNSWGovernment’srewildingsites,https://www.

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The three established sites so far are the Pilliga State Conservation Area, Mallee Cliffs National Park and Sturt National Park.Inpartnership with NPWS, freethehasprogram.SturtDesertsUniversityrewildingMallee(AWC)WildlifeAustralianConservancydeliverstheCliffsandPilligaprograms,andofNSWWilddeliverstheNationalParksiteRegularmonitoringfoundthatacrossthreeferalpredator-sites,allspecies

At the Pilliga State Conservation Area site:

At Sturt National Park:

Mitchell’s hopping mice feeding. Credit - Adelaide Zoo

• The bilby population has tripled from 50 to more than 170

establishing seven feralfree rewilding sites in NSW.Once they’re complete, 65,000 hectares of national parks will be free from feral predators, providing a conservationsignifcantbeneftfor more than 50 species.

• Recent considereduntilplainshoppingthreatenedForrest’soutside,areasferalcapturesofdoublerecordedsurveysnearlytheratesmallmammalinsidethepredator-freecomparedtoincludingmice,duskymiceandmice,whichrecentlywereextinct

10 locally extinct species now thriving THREATENED SPECIES BOUNCING BACK IN NSW REWILDING SITES

• Bilby numbers have increased from 10 to 60

• There has been a fve-fold increase in the bilby population since 60 founders were reintroduced in late 2018

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• Small comparedinsidearecommonincludingmammals,thedunnart,moreabundantthefencetooutside

Red-tailed Phascogale - Dr Laurence Berry

“It’s incredible to see that in such a short period of time, we’re on track to remove at least 10 animals from the NSW extinct list – the frst time this will have happened anywhere in

“We set out a bold plan backed by science to create areas where we could eradicate feral predators and reintroduce locally extinct animals like the bilby and numbat, which have been extinct in the wild in NSW for more than 100 years,” Mr Griffn said.

Numbats Mallee Cliffs Brad Leue AWC

“Feral cats and foxes are a huge threat to our native species and are a key driver of high extinction rates, with cats alone responsible for killing 1.5 billion native animals nationally every“Thisyear.isa worldleading program of rewilding, with a goal of returning the bush to how it was before feral animals were introduced 200 years ago.

the GovernmentthespeciesToworld.”helpthreatenedthriveintofuture,theNSWis

successfully.AWCChief Executive Offcer Tim Allard said the feral free areas in NSW are helping reverse

• A species of planigale has been recorded for the frst time at the national park, inside the feral predator free area

• A highermarkedlynumber of malleefowl breeding mounds are active inside the feral predator free area compared with outside

The most ambitious rewilding project in Australia is achieving incredible results, with 10 locally extinct species now thriving after being reintroduced to three feral-free areas in NSW national parks.

• outsidefreethetimesabundanceantechinusYellow-footedis10higherinsideferalpredatorareathan

Mark Bouris

confdence in the NSW construction industry.

fre safety measures across all buildings.

HAVEBUILDINGSAYYOURONREFORMS

Yellow Brick Road Group, has built a reputation as a fnance specialist in the top echelon of corporate life and has always been willing to share his boardroom of knowledge with everyday Australians. In 2019, he did a three-city speaking

NSW Fair facilities,andindesignonconsultationsistheNatashaCommissioner,TradingMann,saidNSWGovernmentconductingpublicfocusingensuringcompliantandbuildingworksharedaccommodationresidentialcareandenhancing

• Setting clear targets for the appointment of women

frms, sub-contractors, and trade unions to make the construction sector a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

work for everyone,” Mr Kean Government“Thesaid.NSW is committed to trialing new ways of doing things to productivityboostand secure brighter futures for the 369,500 construction workers across NSW.”

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BUSINESS

An Australian-frst Culture Standard will be piloted at NSW construction sites to improve facilities, working conditions and boost the number of women in construction.

“A second consultation will comprehensivepropose reforms to the NSW building regulatory framework, including enhanced consumer protections and changes to strata.

fre-safe buildings, visit: gov.au/more-compliant-www.haveyoursay.nsw. and-fre-safe-buildings

“The feedback here will refne proposals to improve building regulatory standards across the State that have been co-designed through our ongoing engagement with key industry and community stakeholders,” Ms Mann said.

lives locally and is the co-founder of one of Australia’s fastest growing companies, Trip A Deal, will also be joining Mark and taking us through the ups and downs of an industry that was groundedliterallyandhow they have turned this around.

“The industry has one of the worst gender pay gaps in the country at around 30 per cent so we’re going to trial the

publication of that data so we can work towards women being fairly paid for their NatalieMetropolitancontribution.”equalMinisterforRoadsWardsaidthis

conversation with our regional business leaders at a time when they have had everything thrown at them and I can’t think of anyone better than Mark for our businesses to tap into right now”. Said Jane ofExecutiveMarkLaverty.Bouris,Chairmanthepublicly-listed

 Identifying and disclosing of gender pay gaps across roles, as well as implementing plans to reduce gender pay gaps

A business lunch event being hosted at Invercauld House, Goonellabah on Friday 16 September will have well known entrepreneur Mark Bouris as the guest speaker. Mark will also lead a conversation with Trip a Deal CoFounder, and Northern Rivers local, Norm Black along with other regional business leaders on bouncing back and moving strengthentheirhelpandare“Businessforward.leaderslookingforideasinsightsthatcanthemtoreshapebusinessesandwhatthey are taking to market with a future focused vision”, says event organiser and Regional Director Business NSW, Jane Laverty.“Mark Bouris has a knack for getting to the heart of an issue and the passion and tenacity to generate solutions alongside those he works with. We are really excited to have someone of Mark’s calibre join us and share his“Normknowledge.Black who

• A Monday to Friday industry,collaborationwillInfrastructureprograminvolvementsector.acrosschangetoevidenceandwillOutcomestime.restworkers7areensurethisprogram,workingorwhenisnotviableallworkersworkinga5inprogramtogiveadequateandrecoveryofthepilotbolsterresearchthecontemporarybaseofhowbestgenerateculturalonsiteandtheconstructionTheNSWGovernmentintheisbeingledbyNSWandsupportitsongoingwithconstruction

The consultation is open until Friday 7 October 2022.

New ways of working will be tested at the new Wentworth Point High School and Mulgoa Road upgrade stage 1 construction sites to address cultural issues that can lead to poor mental health, high rates of family breakdown and a lack of diversity in theNSWindustry.Treasurer Matt Kean said piloting the Culture Standard is an additional measure to the $20.2 million funding allocation in this years’ budget, to attract more women into the construction industry.

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“The sad reality is that women on construction sites can be subject to sexist slurs, offensive graffti and second-rate amenities that don’t accommodate their needs, including a lack of sanitary bins or private spaces,” Mrs Ward“Thesaid.Culture Standard sets out a basic roadmap to making sites more inclusive because when sites work better for women, they work better for isisanother“Weeveryone.alsoknowkeybarrierconstructionworktypicallyasixday,

is the frst of many initiatives aimed at boosting the number of women in construction to 15 per cent by 2030.

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tour which brought together over 9,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs keen to hear his advice. He is also the host of The Mentor Podcast which has attracted fve million downloads.“Ican’twait to share our sentandLavertyBouristoTickets,au/6j0costickytickets.com.StickycanJaneconversation.”andenjoytheleadersdownNortherntoBouris.questions.”chancegivebeenNormtheespeciallyexperiences,aroundchallengesbothandIhavefacedwithandouraudienceatoshareandaskSaidMark“WearedelightedhaveMarkintheRivers,sittingwithourbusinessandtakingopportunitytoalunchtogetherbepartoftheSaidLaverty.TicketsbebookedthroughTicketswww.(orsearchStickyGettingdownbusinesswithMarkortextJaneon0419260220aneventlinkwillbetoyou.)

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“With a recordbreaking $112.7 billion infrastructure pipeline, it’s critical that we are doing everything we can to make our worksites

The NSW Government is seeking industry and community input on proposed changes to building sector legislation to better workersbusinessesconsumers,protectsupportandtheirandtorestore

50 plus hour a week job, which is why this program will seek to improve fexible working conditions for women who are juggling family commitments.”

• Providing mental health frst aiders on site

“We will also be seeking feedback in relation to building products and ft-for-purpose regulatory framework for prefabricated building work.“The consultation will also seek comment on expanded compliance and enforcement powers, clear licensing rules across the industry, upskilling moresaid.fromNSWtheyourenovatingortradie,thebuildingpaymentspractitionersindustryandsecuringforthosedoingwork.“Whetheryouworkinbuildingindustryasadesigner,supplier,ifyou’rebuildingoryourhome,ifhaveanopiniononbuildingindustryin-wewanttohearyou,”MsMannTohaveyoursayoncompliantand

“We want those who work in the industry and members of the community to help us to improve rules around the design, construction, certifcation, and ongoing safety of NSW buildings.

NEW TRIAL TO ENCOURAGE MORE WOMEN TO ENTER CONSTRUCTION

“It’s going to be a big

Minister Infrastructurefor Rob Stokes said the pilot was focused on improving wellbeing and work-life balance, boosting construction effciency and productivity all without impacting project“Constructiontimeframes.sites will be happier, healthier and more productive places to work when there is better work-life balance and diversity, and more access to wellbeing and mental health support,” Mr Stokes said.

 Ensuring appropriate amenities are provided, including toilets for women, sanitary bins and safe changerooms

Ms Creagh said the RBA’s rapid rate rises have increased the cost of servicing a mortgage and reduced buyers’ borrowing capacities, while also weighing on consumer confdence and buyer thelevelsunemploymentmarket“Whilesentiment.thelabourisstrongandisatlastseenin1970s,consumer

How will interest rates affect the market this Spring?

The housing market’s immediate fortunes and the depth of price falls are “in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s hands” as the peak spring selling season gets underway, experts say.

The RBA has delivered an unprecedented fourth double interest rate increase in a row but economists expect it may now slow down the pace of its aggressive rate rises.PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh said how high and how fast the cash rate rises will be key to determining housing market conditions, which have slowed in recent months.“Thelevel of interest rates will be a key factor of housing market conditions and the pace and depth of home price falls in the period ahead,” she said.

Property Outlook: Falling prices to continue into 2023 AMP chief economist Shane Oliver now expects the cash rate will peak at 2.85% with 25 basis point increases in October and December, before rate cuts start towards the end of next year.“We continue to see average home prices falling 15-20% top to bottom and this is occurring earlier and faster than previously expected,” Dr Oliver said.“A rise in the cash rate towards 4% as the money market is assuming would likely result in steeper falls in home MarchandbetweenincreaselevelsthanbutthefallnationallyOutlookPropertyyear.”theirdownandeconomywouldhawkishnextthepeakfor“Marketprices.expectationsthecashratetoaround3.8%inSeptemberquarteryearlooktooandifrealisedlikelyplungetheintorecessionpushhomepricesby30%orsofromhighsearlierthisThelatestPropTrackMarketforecastspriceswillbyupto15%byendofnextyear,willstillbehigherpre-pandemicaftera35.1%nationallyMarch2020thepeakin2022.

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Economists at Australia’s four largest banks expect the cash rate to rise to at least 2.6% or 2.85%, and as high as Economists3.35%.at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation’s biggest mortgage lender, expect Tuesday’s 50 basis point hike to be the last one of that magnitude.“TheRBA have delivered an incredible amount of tightening in a very short space of time,” CBA’s head of Australian economics Gareth Aird said.

Housing market is ‘in the RBA’s hands’ as key spring season kicks off

The RBA has now lifted rates by 225 basis points since May, taking the cash rate to its highest level since January 2015.

confdence has fallen sharply.“There is uncertaintystillaround future borrowing costs, cost of living pressures and how far and how fast the RBA

“As constrainedcapacitiesborrowingareandbuyers’ budgets shrink, the most expensive markets of Sydney and Melbourne are leading the price declines. Prices in Sydney are now below levels recorded in August last“Tuesday’syear. rate hike will further increase borrowing costs and reduce 18%oftroughforecastingbigfurtherpushingborrowingmaximumcapacities,propertypricesdown.”Economistsatthefourbanksarepeak-to-homepricefallsbetween15%andbytheendof2023,

to take the cash rate to 2.6% or 2.85%, said CBA’s narrative on the housing front is quite simple.“RBA policy decisions from here will drive the demand for credit, which will in turn infuence home price decisions,” he housing“Thesaid.Australianmarketis in the RBA’s hands.” Rate hikes to determine extent of price falls Ms Creagh said the fastest rise in the cash rate since 1994 has led to home prices falling across the country, with prices nationally now sitting 2.7% below their March peak.

will eventually raise the cash“Thoserate.factors have seen housing market conditions shift off the exceptional levels seen last year and the strong pace seen earlier this year.”Announcing a further 50 basis point rise in the cash rate to 2.35% on Tuesday, RBA governor Philip Lowe made it clear there will be more rate hikes as the central bank tries to bring down infation.

although CBA now expects the bottom will be reached mid-next year before prices gradually rise.

Mr Aird, who expects one or two further rate hikes of 25 basis points

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The CCS Type 2 charging port is behind the upper part of the front and is easy to plug into.There are multiple segments in the very slim horizontal headlights. These look great and really tie in nicely with the futuristic look of the car-of-the-future which will be pure EV in everincreasing numbers.

Some of the charge in the battery is recovered

The portrait style screen in the centre doesn’t display as far ahead as landscape screens, something that is sadly too common as it doesn’t show a long way ahead on the map

HYUNDAI KONA HIGHLANDER ELECTRIC Kona Highlander has a closed front that show it’s an electric vehicle OUT OF 10 Looks: Performance:8/10 9/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst : Practicality:8/10 8/10 Comfort: 7/10 Tech: Value:9/106/10 AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Kona Elite EV Standard Range: Kona$54,500Elite EV Extended Range: drive-awayHyundaiContactdeliverygovernmentdoNote:$64,000EVKona$58,000EVKona$60,500HighlanderStandardRange:EliteHighlanderExtendedRange:Thesepricesnotincludeordealercharges.yourlocaldealerforprices. SPECIFICATIONS (Hyundai StandardHighlanderKonaEVRange) ENGINE: Capacity: NA Confguration: NA Maximum Power: 100 MaximumkW Torque: 395 FuelNmType: NA Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): NA CO2 Emissions: NA DRIVELINE: Single speed automatic CAPACITIESWEIGHTDIMENSIONS,AND : Length: 4180 mm Wheelbase: 2600 mm Width: 1800 mm Height: 1555 mm Turning Circle: 10.6 KerbmetresMass: 1535 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: NA BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc WARRANTY:STANDARD Five years / unlimited kilometres

It’s also very serious about minimising the amount of greenhouse gases being sent into the atmosphere. Hence a range of electric vehicles, both pure electric and petrol / electric hybrids.

the foor there isn’t a full-sized spare wheel, however there a tyre repair kit and a tidy storage case for the wall socket charging cable.

when you’re using it for navigation.Thereisseating for fve, although the centre rear seat is on the tight side. The seats are higher in the electric Hyundai as there’s a large battery under the foor. As always, we advise that you take potential rear seat occupants to the car showroom to try them forKonasize.Highlander has power adjustable front seats which are heated and cooled. In the rear the outer rear seats are also heated. Just the thing for wintery weather, there’s also a heated steering wheel. Even though we live on the Gold Coast it does get pretty cool overnight so these chargingcarryfunctionsheatingwereenjoyed.Theboothasanettoaroundthepubliccables.Under

Korean car maker Hyundai is very serious about being at the forefront of the vehicle design. It produces a variety of sizes, with the Kona being the second smallest of them.

In the most aggressive setting, you can drive the Kona EV as a onepedal car - that is by the accelerator only without the need to touch the brake pedal. It can be a challenge for the less experienced driver, timing the use of the accelerator so that the car comes to a stop at just the right place. This is quite enjoyable as keen drivers like to get the best from their car in all circumstances.It’sfuninother

In its mildest mode, deceleration once you lift off the accelerator is relatively small. Medium increases regeneration but you still need you to use the brake pedal to come to a complete stop.

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Kona Highlander has a closed front which immediately lets people know this is an electric vehicle, not one powered by petrol or diesel. At the lower part of the front there’s a black section with a couple of horizontal bars to take away some of the plainness of the front

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2European-standardthroughunitpackcircumstances.thetovariestransmissionsingle-speedthatfrommomentmomenttoproducebest‘ratio’fortheTheKona’sbatteryisaLithium-ionandischargedasingleTypeCCSport.

The Highlander has Hyundai’s SmartSense features. These include freeway-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; blind spot monitoring; collision assist; rear cross-traffc alert; and reversing automatic braking.

STYLING

The dashboard is quite stylish, with twin screens, one in the front of the driver with twin circular dials. The centre screen has a decent sized one that’s easy to use.

It also has adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, driver attention alert, safe exit warning, and rear seat occupant alert.

when you use the brakes. You can vary the amount of this regeneration by using paddle-shifters on the steering wheel.

The head-upholographicdisplayon the windscreen is handy. But if you’re wearing polarised sunglasses, as I do, the display is only visible if you tilt your head slightly to one side or the other. Very irritating…Duringour test period we covered 270 kilometres on a variety of roadsmotorway, country on fat surfaces, country in hill areas, and in boring suburban driving. When we fnished the week’s testing it had an indicated 180km to ‘empty’ showing.

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electric is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing up to 150kW and 395Nm. It drives the front wheels through a

POWERTRAIN

The Hyundai Kona

Kona transmits a noise at low speeds to alert pedestrians of its presence.

Hyundai HighlanderKonahas a Harman withpremiumKardonaudiosystemeightspeakersand an external amplifer. It has AM, FM and DAB+ radio. An interesting feature is what Hyundai calls “Quiet Mode” that limits the volume of the sound. Teenagers may not like this, but mum and dad surely will!

ways too as the instant acceleration is great. Touch the Go pedal and you immediately go faster. There’s none of the hanging around till the computer on an internal combustion engine gets its message from the accelerator, works out what fuel fow is needed and which gear the to Thereselect.arethree levels of regenerative braking with the maximum setting it becomes a single-pedal vehicle that bring Highlander to a stop quickly after letting taking your foot of the accelerator.Thanksto local suspension tuning it handles nicely, though you do feel it’s on the heavy side due to the added weight. On the other hand, the batteries are low down and this centre of mass is better than in the combustioninternal-engines in other Konas.

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The black colour on the wheelarches and the side skirts are there to give it the look of a small SUV, rather than a family hatchback. We liked the design as did most of the people we showed it to. Though some felt that it was rather bland in the upper sections and needed something to lift it in There’sstyle.a wave-shaped rear bumper and 17-inch alloy wheels, the latter are unique to this variant of the Kona,

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Wait a minute . . . isn’t it supposed to be fully equipped? What about a sunroof? I hear you ask. What about head-up display and where are the parking sensors?Thenavigation lacks speed sign recognition and camera warnings and the instrument cluster can’t be confgured to show different home screens and information?

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On the fip side, the car doesn’t stand out from the crowd in quite the same way as it used to. If anything, the styling is more mainstream.

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no negotiation, as Honda aims to make purchase a less daunting, haggle-free experience.Toputthe new car in perspective, the previous VTi-LX was priced from $35,590 plus on-roads. What do you get for the extra $11K or so plus onroads?Thebody is stiffer with a wider track and longer wheelbase which means better ride and handling.

lighting.

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But the dash is half-baked, with two traditional looking

The new high-defnition 9.0-inch colour touchscreen, infotainment and audio system features built-in, off-line satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio, AM/ FM radio, Qi-compatible fast wireless charging, together with wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.

The infotainment system has a physical volume knob plus physical buttons for Home and Back functions, with large easy-to-recognise icons, a fast processor for quicker response time and simplifed navigation structure with fewer embedded menus.

This is the latest in a long line of Civics. It’s a smooth, refned, urbane motor vehicle that’s easy, comfortable and rewarding toButdrive.Iwonder if Honda has done enough to justify the sharp increase in price, with just the one model and no sedan on offer, arguably the better looking of the pair?

It’s been 50 years since the frst Civic landed in Australia, but like the Falcon and Commodore, unless the public responds positively and in numbers it could well be the last Civic, weHondasee. says the arrival of the all-new, 11th-generation Civic is the frst step in a three-phase rollout for its iconic small car in Australia.Ahybrid is set to join the line-up later in the year followed by the much anticipated, highperformance Type R version which is sure to be a cracker.

While it’s good to see satellite navigation included, it does not have speed sign recognition, nor any speed camera or school zone warnings.

Other kit includes 18inch alloys, LED lighting all round, adaptive cruise control with mirrorauto-dimmingautomatickeylesssurround-viewstop/go,camera,entryandstart,lightsandwipers,rear-viewandinteriorambient

I understand why Honda has culled the lineup, with sales of sedans and hatches in decline across the new carJustmarket.acouple of weeks ago Ford announced it was cutting the Focus ST, Focus ST X and Fiesta ST models -- until now bonafde fag bearers for the brand.

Sound comes from a Bose 12-speaker audio system, featuring Bose Centrepoint 2 and Bose Surround Stage digital signal processing, putting the listener in the centre of the sound no matter where they are seated.There are four 2.5A USB ports, with two in the front and two at the rear of the

Vale LaneWatch, the passenger side, rear-view camera system that has been a feature of Hondas for so long. It’s gone but not forgotten, replaced by a proper blind spot alert system.

SUMMING UP I like it. The stumbling block is the price. Civic is being promoted as one, fully-equipped model. While it excels at the basics, it falls short of competitors when it comes to the bells and whistles.

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The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces fractionally more power

The cabin has a more premium feel, compared to the hard plastics of the previous model, with two-zone climate air, black leatherette seats with red accented suede, plus heated and power adjustable front pews.The touchscreen has been moved to the top of the dash as is the vogue, with a hand rest to steady your fngers as they attempt to cope with bumps in the road.Along thin honeycomb grille that hides the air vents is an inspired touch and it is good to see the addition of rear air vents for back seat passengers.

becoming more expensive and Japanese cars were winning the economy stakes. In spite of these woes 291,919 Volares were sold in 1976 and 382,418 in 1977.

I’d expect and demand more.

To attract buyers the Volare had a much more distinctive appearance with smarter grille, vinyl roof, new wheels and whitewall tyres and also featured a new heavyduty suspension. This was claimed to give the occupants a more comfortable ride.

Civic is covered by a 5-year, updates.roadsidewarranty,unlimited-kilometrewithfveyearsofassistanceandmap

By far and away the best aspect of new Civic is the comfort and quality of the ride.The previous model was good, this one is outstanding.Rearlegroom is good, but the plunging roofine makes access diffcult -- watch you head.

The service cycle is a relatively short 10,000/12 months, with the frst fve services capped at $125 each.

It adds knee airbags for driver and front passenger, bringing the total to eight, plus improved pedestrian protection and an all-new wide-view, single-camera Honda Sensing system.

It will show navigation prompts, but that’s about the extent of it.

After trying both Sport and Economy modes we were happy to leave it at the default.Thebroad spread of torque, available from 1700 to 4000 revs, provides effortless performance, while the CVT is remarkably smooth.

1978 Plymouth Volare.

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The slightly sportier Dodge version was initially named the Lancer, then later the Dart. The key to its success was the performance of the OHV Slant-Six engine which was available as either a 2.7-litre version developing 85kW or a more powerful 3.6-litre version. The engine’s description was derived

New Civic looks discernibly different, at least from the rear and it’s lost those huge, Volvoesque, some might say ugly tail lights (wonder if this is the start of something new).

When the Volare was introduced, it was powered either by a detuned version of the 3.6-litre which developed 75kW as the base model’s power source or one of two V8 OHV engines of 5.1 or 5.8 litres which were rated at 112 and 127 kW respectively.

There’s also new Traffc Jam Assist, updated Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist System, as well as Blind spot information system and Rear Cross Traffc Alert.

and torque, while the CVT transmission has been updated with the addition of sportInside,mode.there’s a couple of extra airbags, a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen, new navigation system, DAB+ digital radio, wireless phone charging, premium Bose audio with support for wireless CarPlay -- and an instrument panel that is at least partially digital.

In the USA the Plymouth’s Volare replaced the Valiant in 1976. Introduced in 1960, the Valiant had had a very long model run proving to be such reliable transport that it was kept in production for 16 years as good sales continued to be sustained.

Whilst the Valiant was a very basic car with few frills which provided reliable transport the Volare had a much more glamorous exterior.

New Civic is yet to be crash tested by ANCAP (previous model is still waiting too).

It also steers and handles well to a point, although it can become foaty hustling over uneven backroads as the suspension unloads. Good one Honda.

Where’s the sunroof, seat cooling, head-up display, not to mention the 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster that the car is offered with overseas?Fortheprice

Unlike the Valiant, the Volare only survived for a little over two years as it soon developed a reputation for poor performance together with timeevidentrustrecallrecord-breakingnoticesasbodybecameincreasinglywhencarsaged.Allthisoccurredatawhenpetrolwas

As well as Sport and Economy modes, gear change paddles are provided to move through the CVT’s seven “steps” manually. But you can’t change gears manually using the transmission lever.

from the fact that it was mounted in an angled position.

centre console.

HONDA CIVIC VTI-LX

Prices start and fnish at a fxed, driveaway $47,200 across this great land of ours. There will be

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The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine has been tweaked to produce 131kW of power at 6000 revs and 240Nm of torque from 1700-4000 revs -- an increase of 4kW and 20Nm (the latter fgure is signifcant).Itwillhappily run on standard 91 unleaded, but if you stick premium in -- you get another 3kW. Transmission is via a Continuously Variable Transmission with 7-steps, gear change paddles and drive to the front wheels.

By DAVID PIKE

My wife unimpressed,remainsbut I reckon the new Civic is a sweet thing.

round analogue dials, the right one a standard analogue speedo while the left one acts a tacho with digital driver information display in the centre.

The dash from 0-100km/h takes a middle of the road 7.5 seconds. Fuel consumption from a smallish 47-litre tank is a claimed 6.3L/100km (same as before). We were getting 6.9L/100km after 540km of mixed driving.

By CHRIS RILEY

“This is a innotandatjustdurabilitycommitmentrootedtestingofheToyotaourisourandledre-engineeringdedicatedprogram,byToyotaAustraliamadepossi-blebyglobalpartnersandcloselysupportedbyparentcompanyandNorthAmerica,”said.“ItwillutiliseOElevelsdesign,development,andcomponentryinToyota’sdeeptoquality,andreliability.“ThisprojectshowshowseriousweareToyotaaboutquality,aRHDTun-drawillbeavailableforsaleAustralia,untilweare

Tundra is big and bold in its shape, especially at the front.

and its dealers were eagerly anticipat-ing being part of this program.

An Australian RHD Tundra faces further checkpoints in Toyota’s global approval process before its retail introduction can be confrmed.

fnal stages of the reengineering program.

“We are really excited to get such a signifcant project to this stage, and look forward to seeing development prototypes on our roads and test tracks in the weeks and months ahead.”

Until now Tundra has been available only through factorywhichlargerofthereotheralongthemPerformaxQueensland-basedwhichconvertstoright-handdrivewithbigutesfrommanufacturers.Inrecenttimes,however,hasbeenasurgeinterestintheseutesledbyRamisimportedwithbackingbyAteco

Toyota says these vehicles will not be for sale but will be monitored to see how they perform under real world conditions.Theprogram is expected to set a new benchmark in Australia for the reengineering of a full-sized pick-up truck from lefthand right-hand drive. It will include the adoption of componentskeyfrom Toyota’s comprehensive global parts catalogue, including the steering column and rack, accelerator and brake

Just quietly, we reckon the TRD version of the big ute is the pick of the bunch.Don’t expect it to be cheap though. These fullsized pickups usually have a three-fgure price tag.

TOYOTA TUNDRA MEGA PICKUP

Automotive.Toyotamust want a slice of action as it has just revealed an extensive development program is underway in Australia, with a view to re-engineering Tundra to right-hand drive.

‘Never’ is a long time in the automotive world and for Toyota’s mega ute the Tundra ‘never’ looks just about a sure thing, with news the ‘full-size’ pickup is being evaluated for conversion to right hand drive.In2020 Toyota told us the chances of its larger utes making an appearance here were slim given they were manufactured only in lefthand drive. By larger utes we mean the Tacoma and even larger Tundra which are offered in overseas markets.Togive them some context, a dual cab Hilux is 5345mm in length, while Tacoma is 5728mm and the big kahuna, Tundra -- is 6289mm.

totally satisfed.

cus-tomer use.

The focus will be to ensure the fnished product meets Toyota’s quality, durability and reliability, with one of the most Australia.programundertakendevelopmentthoroughprojectsforavehi-cleofthistypein

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pedals and shift lever from the LandCruiser 300 platform.Thevehicles will be equipped with a new in-line hybrid system featuring a twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 which we are told is the most advanced and fuel-effcient powertrain available for this model.

Toyota’s Sean Hanley said the local company

After signifcant development in-house, prototype testing on public roads is due to begin withinThen,weeks.starting from the fourth quarter of 2023, Toyota will put some 300 cars on the road around Australia, as part of the

By CHRIS RILEY

With localagainstAustralia.handbuildGroupWalkinshawhastypeexperienceextensiveinthisofwork,ToyotapartneredwithAutomotivetodevelopandTundraright-drivevehiclesforTundrawillbeevaluatedAustralia’ssevereconditionsandtough

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And this is precisely the objective of the research led by Inserm researcher Vincent Marion and his team at the Medical Genetics Laboratory (Inserm/ Université de Strasbourg). In a recent study

Regular screening with very highly sensitive rapid antigen tests are a key factor in reducing transmission

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In a new study coordinated by Inserm researcher Vincent Marion in collaboration with Monash University, the University of Birmingham (UK), and Alexander Fleming, former senior endocrinologist at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the scientists have developed PATAS, a peptide that is part of a new class of antidiabetic drugs. PATAS can correct the metabolic abnormalities leading to type 2 diabetes and its associated comorbidities which include insulin resistance(1).

In the early days of the pandemic, it was rare to hear of people catching Covid twice. The Omicron variant that emerged in late November has changed that.

more documented Covid-19 infections. More than 5.3 million people with no record of a Covid-19 infection were used as the control group.

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Developing new drugs to help better treat its underlying causes is therefore a research priority.

and CEO of Gardian, an Australian-based MedTech company that has developed a robust, and verifable Covid screening program that effectively eliminates Covid ingress onsite said: “We understand pandemic fatigue, but the virus is not done with us.

As new variants have emerged, and immunity from previous infection and immunisation has reduced, reinfection with Covid-19 is becoming increasingly common. Some people have been infected four times in the past two years.

“Unfortunately, many people are viewing the pandemic as part of the fabric of modern life rather than an urgent health emergency. There is a signifcant resurgence, and we’re seeing increasing numbers of infections. Clearly this is a globalAustraliaconcern.”isnearing the numbers of Covid hospitalisations and daily deaths it saw during the January peak, but these are just the tip of the iceberg. As Covid hospitalisations increase, it strains other areas of the health system. And beyond the direct suffering of such a massive outbreak, there are likely to be economic disruptions as tens of thousands of people become too sick to work.

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highly transmissible and very good at overcoming immunity, whether it’s from vaccination, prior infection or both. These omicron variants don’t just evade the protection one may have gained from a non-omicron version of SARS-CoV-2; they make it possible to catch the newer variants of omicron even if the infected person has had the original omicron variant before.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects 537 million people worldwide, with the majority affected by type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes, which is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood (see box), has been increasing for decades due to population aging, inactivity, and poor diet. The age of onset is also decreasing, and although

Of more concern however, is the theory thatreinfections may, in fact, be enhancing the disease, where a misfring immune response to the frst infection exacerbates the second. In dengue fever, for example, antibodies to an initial infection can help dengue viruses of another serotype enter cells, leading to a more severe and sometimes fatal second infection. And in other diseases, the frst infection triggers ineffective, non-neutralising antibodies and T cells, hampering a more effective response the second time around.Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection.DrZiyad Al-

in collaboration with the University of Birmingham and Monash University, the scientists have developed a product called PATAS in a new class of diabetes drugs called “Adipeutics” (for therapies that specifcally target the adipocytes).

According to a report from July 8, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee acknowledge that reinfections can occur as early as within 28 days and has adjusted the reinfection period from 12 weeks to 28 days.

“The same precautions used to prevent infection over the past two years are as relevant today as they have always been – wearing masks, social distancing, vaccinations, and a robust screening process are still necessary – and they work just as well for avoiding reinfection.”

Aly, a had250,000peopleepidemiologistclinicalandchiefofresearchanddevelopmentatVeteransAffairsSt.LouisHealthCareSystemcomparedthehealthrecordsofmorethanwhotestedpositiveforCovid-19onetimewithrecordsfrom38,000otherswhohadtwoor

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frst detected in India in early May. Since then, it’s been found in Europe, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. The chief scientist with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Soumya Swaminathan, has said that BA.2.75 appears to have mutated in a way that could indicate “major immune escape” but it’s too soon to know whether it will overtake BA.5 as the dominantGrahamvariant.Gordon, Founder

Available drugs treat the consequences of type 2 diabetes by focusing mainly on lowering blood glucose; they do not target the underlying biological mechanism that causes the disease. Despite the urgency for developing new and more effective treatments, there have been no disruptive therapeutic innovations to reach market in over a decade.

A study published in March from the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis found the risk of reinfection has “increased substantially”. This is supported by research from scientists at Imperial College, London that reports the chance of testing positive again is 5.4 times greater with Omicron than Delta.

Towards a New Drug Class in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Al-Aly said there is this idea that if you have had Covid before, your immune system is trained to recognise it and is more equipped to fght it, and if you’re getting it again, maybe it doesn’t affect you that much – but that just isn’t true. What this study shows is that each infection brings new risk, and that risk accumulates over time.Even when viruses shape shift – as infuenza does – our immune system generally retains its memory of how to recognise and fght off some part of them. They may still make us ill, but the idea is that our prior immunity is there to mount some kind of defence and keep us from serious harm. With coronaviruses, and especially virologists:hasomicronkeepcoronaviruses,SARS-Cov-2thehitsjustcoming.Alreadythere’sanothersubvariantthatcaughttheattentionofBA.2.75was

The study found that the risk of a new health problem was highest around the time of a Covid-19 reinfection, but that it also persisted for at least six months. The increased risk was present whether someone had been vaccinated or not, and it was graded – meaning it increased with each subsequent infection.

Their study, conducted on animal models, shows that this new therapy specifcally restores glucose uptake in the adipocytes, resulting in the treatment of insulin resistance with benefcial effects on the whole body. This is made all the more promising by the fact that treating insulin resistance has the potential to address not only type 2 diabetes but a large array of serious medical conditions that result from this resistance.

the disease is considered to be an “adult disease”, it is now seen frequently in adolescents and children.

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Among those with reinfections, 36,000 people had two Covid-19 infections, roughly 2,200 had caught Covid-19 three times and 246 had been infected four times. Common new diagnosis after reinfections included chest pain, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, infammation of the heart muscle or the sac around the heart, heart failure and blood clots. Common lung issues included shortness of breath, low blood oxygen, lung disease and accumulation of fuid around the lungs.

“We are already being warned that a new batch of variants could come out of the blue,” said Gordon. “So, if you are at higher risk of serious illness or just want to avoid getting sick, it’s a good time to be wearing a N95 mask in public and using a rapid antigen test that has a low level of detection (LoD) so that you can detect infection prior to becoming infectious.

PATAS works by specifcally targeting the adipocytes (fat cells) (2), restoring glucose entry and thus correcting and re-establishing the metabolic physiology of the adipose tissue. The teams hope to set up a clinical trial soon to test this new therapy. Their study has been published in the journal Diabetes.

The58 Northern Rivers Times September 15, 2022 TRAVEL WHEELCHAIR ACCESS GLENROCK GARDENS www.glenrockgardens.com.au Telephone 02 6736 1831 THE GARDENS THE BARN WEDDINGS THE NURSERY THE COTTAGE OPEN DAY Celebrating the opening of “THE BARN” - SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER - 10am - 5pm cafe - restaurant - bar Glenrock Gardens is an award winning country garden set in the high country of New England in the historic and pretty town of Tenter eld, NSW, Australia. Private or public tours (guided are available) are welcome throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn, however the gardens are closed each winter for repairs and maintenance. Due to the size of the garden, a duration of 1 to 2 hours is recommended. An electric 4 seater buggy is also available for use for the less mobile. ere are now purposebuilt toilet facilities available, a Tesla electric vehicle charging station, an electric golf buggy for use and plenty of room for parking, including buses. Say “I do” at Glenrock Gardens We love weddings! Is there anything more special than celebrating your love with all your nearest and dearest? Better yet, why not begin this new chapter in our stunning gardens and then party the night away in our new purpose built venue “ e Barn” We have a variety of customisable wedding packages available. For the full details of these packages get in touch with our weddings team.

Celebrating the opening of “The Barn” At Glenrock Gardens

owner Carol Robinson, who is a New England garden designer.”

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To celebrate the new venue, Glenrock Gardens will be holding an open day on September 25, 10am-5pm for peo ple to come and wander around the beautiful surroundings, enjoy some food and drink, buy a plant from the

e Joneses bought Glenrock Gar dens six years ago, with the intention of retiring but have instead found themselves running a thriving business where weddings and other events are held and people can nd accommoda tion in the rustic, vintage cottage.

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nursery and bring the kids. “ ere will be live music from jazz duo Conor McDonald and Jan Van Dijk from Brisbane and Nine Year Sisters from Stanthorpe,” said Annie. ere will also be games, a petting zoo and face painting for the kids. It is free entry and people don’t need to book unless it is a group booking.” Car parking and disabled access is available.

Despite having a bush re rip through the property in 2019, followed by Covid which saw many wedding receptions cancelled in 2020 and 2021, the Joneses have continued to grow Glenrock Gardens and have built a

t takes more than devastating bush res and a world wide pandemic to stop Chris and Annie Jones from realising their dream of turning the beautiful Glenrock Gardens into an attractive venue for tourist and locals alike.“Glenrock Gardens is a 200 acre working farm, but it encloses 10 acres of award winning gardens,” said Annie.

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“ e gardens are 30 years old and were awarded the Better Homes Coun try Garden award in Australia in 2006.

new venue called “ e Barn” “ e Barn” is the new venue which has a café/restaurant and bar,” said Annie. “ is is where we will host wedding receptions or any type of gathering and event. It seats 120 peo ple with an extra 30 on the verandah. e building overlooks the lakes that wind in and out of the gardens.”

“ ey were designed by previous

BMF Youth Stage 2022 is supported by SAE Byron Bay, Rocking Horse Studios, Alleyway Studio, Byron Music. Youth Stage is Funded by Festivals Australia.

The Art of Flowers brings together some of the fnest examples of her much loved fower paintings, spanning fve decades, from public and private collections.Theexhibition includes some

Simon ‘Groove Terminator’ Lawicki, and Pat Davern (Grinspoon), who are taking on mentoring roles for the project and will help produce an original song at a local recording studio.

Tickets for Byron Music Festival Youth Stage 2022 are $20 GA / $10 youth / Free for children under 12 and on sale now at byronmusicfestival.com.auwww.

7 September 2022 – 12 March 2023

• Indie rock band Ratmongers (Karlin O’Halloran,17, Briana Foster,18, Liam Groves, 20),

Four artists have been selected to work alongside four of our region’s most renowned and successful musicians including Kyle Lionhart, Hayley Mary,

revealed at the culminating showcase event on Saturday 15 October at the YAC where the artists will perform their original songs and share the stage with guest performers Kyle Lionhart, Bunny Racket, and PJ Sheek.

The selected artists are:

Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service have teamed up to provide an exciting and potentially career defning opportunity for four local artists from the Northern Rivers youth community.BMFYouth Stage is a twomonth music mentoring program developed by Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service to encourage creation of new works by emerging artists between 12-24 years.

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Albeit a humble subject, The Art of Flowers is a splendid offering of rarely seen paintings by paintermostAustralia’scelebratedofstilllife.

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• Rock band Concrete Gold (Cameron Lockwood, 20, Harry Ivers, 20, Oberon Forest, 21, Cailen Borthwick, 21).

• Hip-hop artist Bodhi Dey AKA ANEMOI (19), and

• Singer/songwriter Kaliya Lee (22),

Margaret Olley: The Art of Flowers

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This exhibition celebrates Margaret Olley’s favourite subject – the beauty and joy of fowers. Olley dedicated her career to exploring the endless possibilities of humble, domestic objects combined with colourful, textural and sculptural arrangements of cornfowers, delphiniums, calendulas, hydrangeas, poppies, marigolds, fannel fowers, hippeastrums and more.

Ranunculus and tamarillos 1973, oil on board, 60 x 105cm. Private collection, courtesy Philip Bacon Galleries © Margaret Olley Trust

of Olley’s early explorations of still life via a rich and expansive palette, despite modern art trends. From here fows the story of her extraordinary life and the evolution of her practice, both entwined and driven by her singular vision and her obsession to paint.

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Mourning, another public holiday. Imagine the Business Council of Australia won’t be too happy about that.

Talk about brain washing, but how apt the words Long to reign over us And what an incredible reign. What an incredible woman. Noble, gracious, happy and glorious according to the song yet still head of all Commonwealth nations, meeting Prime Ministers weekly, 15 of them, for 70 years, throwing garden parties every day for strangers, sending telegrams to every Tom, Dick and Harriet who turned 100 or stayed married for a million years, putting up with

And what about the money? Few people realise that any currency with a picture of the Queen on it is no longer legal tender. Please send all such coinage and notes to the address below and we will dispose of them. Yes, the end of an era indeed, and the end of all normal media for at least a week, so let’s all raise our glasses to the dear old Queen, and what better beverage than Elizabeth’s favourite, gin and Dubonnet whatever that is. If you can’t find any Dubonnet, try these:

A life of privilege is hard yakka.

Monkey Place Creek Moscato 2022, $28. Sometimes a refreshing spritz can take you by surprise, as did this. Confection characters lure you even as you fight them. This is alright and maybe a tad like Dubonnet, but donít put it in your gin. 9.1/10.

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blokes in funny hats stomping around outside her front gate every day, having all those jewels but not enough functions to wear them.

Farmerís Leap Padthaway Random Shot Shiraz 2020, $18. The Queen enjoyed a few random shots up at Balmoral apparently, and I’m sure she would have enjoyed this. Pretty good value, a term with which Her Majesty was completely unfamiliar. 9.3/10.

So said that great anthem by the Sex Pistols, and that other one that we sang as kids every day at school assembly.

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(per can). Aged in Lark whisky barrels, this costs a million dollars so only Royals can drink it regularly, but itís worth it if you can marry in. A truly delicious beer (Johnny Smoke possiblyPorter),thebest in the country, and a great gift for Charlie’s coronation. 9.8/10.

All bethebirthdayevenofcertificateenoughmonarchiststhesuretoolsimmediatelyparliamentariansdownedforaweek.Notwhy.Surelyonly30percentcoalitionareentitledtogetadoctor’sforthedeathsomeonetheydidn’tknow.TheQueen’swillbecomeKing’sandthere’llaNationalDayof

de iuliis Hunter Valley TourigaVineyard)(LDRShiraz2019,$40.

Monkey Place Creek Shiraz 2015, $28. This is a wine full of nostalgia, perfect for the occasion. A flashback to Paris bistros, where soft old wines played second fiddle to the fact you were in a Paris bistro, but worthy nevertheless. Have this anywhere and think of Paris, and the Queen. 9.3/10.

Even when creating Dutch ovens in bed with the Duke there were ladies in waiting giggling

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in their chambers next door. Sadly, things must change. Indeed changes began immediately as King Charles III ascended the throne the instant of his mum’s death and we now have a monarch named after a breed of dog, a stupid one at that. Just doesn’t have a regal ring to it.

Farmerís Leap Padthaway Shiraz 2019, $25. This is a little way down the line of PrincegoPrinceon,limelight..worthyFarmer’sAndrewperhapssuccession,thePrinceofthefamily,butoutoftheOooh,hangit’snothinglikeAndrew.Let’sPrinceHarry,theofCalifornia. 9.4/10.

Sure you get the finest things at the click of a finger, and your curtains ironed every day, but imagine being on your best behaviour, always, making small talk with millions of minions wherever you go, always under guard, no time alone, even in your own home, and never being able to fart with impunity.

God save the Queen

Anyone who can spell de Iuliis should be given a free bottle. Lovely soft stuff from a quirky combination which lifts both grapes. The Queen would be amused. 9.4/10.

These boozy grappa strawberries are the ideal complement to a ozen Italian dessert like Zabaglione.

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HOW WELL DO YOUCODEWORDKNOW...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 D G No. 111 367594821 154267983 573428619 815632497 738945162 286319574 942871356 629183745 491756238 541967238 167853429 675349182 726138954 493276815 214685397 938524671 852491763 389712546 SUDOKUMEDIUM SUDOKUHARDQUICKCROSSWORD QUIZ 1.Nigeria2.20113.HidetakaMiyazaki 4.Carnarvon5.Twilight6.Coranglais 7.AlexandriaOcasio-Cortez8.Monash University9.MaleAustraliankingparrot 10.Cambodia 4X4 ACROSS:1.Mate,5.Alas,6.Isis,7.Mole. DOWN:1.Maim,2.Also,3.Tail,4.Esse. Solve all the clues and an eight-letter word will be spelled out. Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code? 1 A person who makes bread 2 The opposite of below 3 A predatory bird 4 It can hold a drink 5 Chairs go under it 6 Mushrooms can be described as this 7 Another word for belly button 8 equipmentPlayground HIDDEN WORD CODEWORD 134678910111213 B F N K M C X H S Z J O V Q U A T I E Y W L R D P G 1409 1. Who was Hoult’s co-star in the 2002 comedy-drama About a Boy? A. Jude Law B. Ewan McGregor C. Colin Firth D. Hugh Grant 2. Which British TV series did he star in during the late 2000s? A. Hollyoaks B. Skins C. Mis ts D. The Inbetweeners 3. Which character did he play in the 2017 historical drama The Current War? A. Thomas Edison B. George Westinghouse C. Alexander Graham Bell D. Nikola Tesla 4. Which famous author did he portray? A. Oscar Wilde B. Leo Tolstoy C. J.R.R. Tolkien D. Ernest Hemingway puzzles NICHOLAS H OULT TODAY’S SOLUTIONS WORDFIND Secretmessage:Allthemenandwomenmerelyplayers HIDDENWORD Baker,Above,Eagle,Glass, Table,Fungi,Navel,Swing (BEESTING) 9LETTERWORD acne,cairn,cane,chain,chin,china, chine,churn,crane,curran,earn, enrich,hernia,HURRICANE,inch, incur,inure,nacre,near,nice,nicer, niche,rain,ranch,rancher,rani, RAUNCHIER,rein,reran,rerun,ruin, rune,runic,urchin,urine ANSWERS:1D,2B,3D,4C P UZZ LES AND PAGINATION © PAGEMASTERS P T Y LTD. PAGEMASTERS COM WORD FILL No. 086 3 LETTER S AGE ANT ASK BAN DEN EEL EVE EWE IDS ION KEN MEW NET ONE OPT OUT OVA RAP RAW RED RUM TEA TWO VOW 4 LETTER S ALAS ARSE ARTS AWES BASS BITE CLUE KEYS LASS MISS MULE OBOE RUDE TOOK 5 LETTER S AISLE ALIVE APRIL AROMA ARSES ASSES ATLAS BARGE BOAST CHURN CRAVE EARNS EASEL EDGES ENACT ENTER ENVOY ERASE FIRES HAREM INCUR LEPER LILAC LOAFS MALES MOTOR MOTTO NAVEL OBESE OLIVE OMEGA OPENS OUTDO ROADS SERVE SLEWS SPELL STEAK STEWS STORE STYLE SWELL TERSE TILED TREES TROTS TRUER UTERI WARTS WOMEN 6 LETTER S LANCES RECITE SEDATE WAKENS 7 LETTER S ACROBAT AUTOPSY ENAMELS GENTLER SMASHED UNNERVE 8 LETTER S EMERGENT LECTURES SHORTEST SUSPENSE CROSS MATH 5x5 No. 087 No. 086 HAP NR OSD OE AAE Insert the missing letters to make 10 words –ve reading across the grid and ve reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction. × + = 49 × + ÷ + ÷ = 13 ÷ × ÷ + × = 11 = = = 27 26 2 × + = 49 × + ÷ + ÷ = 13 ÷ × ÷ + × = 11 = = 27 26 2 HAPECNAGRYOOTSDONTERNAREA WORDFILL CROSSMATH 5X5 269 8 75 41 3 incorporating the practices of GRAHAMS Solicitors & TRENCHES MCKENZIE COX Solicitors 02 6632 1811 02 6662 1755 02 6621 7575 6681 415502 EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE IN ALL AREAS OF LAW

Feeling strong, it’s easy to stand up for yourself when confronted by obstacles. This can lead to arguments if you don’t frst refect on getting your own way. Enjoying your work, you can focus on your tasks effortlessly. The mental stimulation involved will not be enough to satisfy the need to soothe your inner tension. Feeling resilient, you can help put your mind at ease and dispel any built up irritability with some healthy energetic exercise. Take note, it’s important under present circumstances, to try and avoid disagreements with your lover. You’re advised to rethink your position - one more time – to be on the safe side! Accusations made in haste and heated discussions lead to unnecessary stress that swamps your partner. Be gentle with your lover and yourself and importantly remain objective and fair!

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You are capable of being extremely productive and making a success of whatever you do. However be careful of over-reacting if you feel threatened; you tend to respond badtemperedly or even insensitively. Hold yourself back if confronted and refrain from making enemies or from the temptation to deliberately provoke others, behavior like this is very unproductive and likely to cause you unwanted problems. Step back from time to time and use your energy both purposefully and thoughtfully! You would like to change a lot of things. But you run the risk of making your lover feel confused. You’re sticking to your principles with all your pent up frustration; instead show your partner you need them, take a walk together or give each other a comforting massage. If you’re single use a more restrained approach, otherwise you could easily appear rather foolish.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20

VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21

Your abundant energy together with the self-confdence and composure you display makes being successful both professionally and personally much more likely. You engage people in pleasant conversation which helps them to see your point of view. Use your new found enthusiasm to resurrect your interest in people or projects that you have neglected for a long time. Feeling very ft, you can easily be persuaded to improve your performance in the sports activities or exercise regime you enjoy most.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20

Impressing others with a certain level of competency, you’re able to demonstrate that taking on new and challenging tasks is a good test of your abilities. You want to show exactly how capable you are and demonstrate your enthusiasm to those who matter most. Aside from your working environment, catching up with leisure and sports activities provide you with high levels of excitement, satisfaction and fun. An even bolder approach reveals possibilities to improve involvement on the romantic front. Your ability to firt has never been better; it’s time to strut your stuff! If you’re single make use of your appeal and keep your eyes open for romantic opportunities. With such confdence, you draw attention to yourself and are quite a catch. If in a relationship, luck is on your side too; you charm your lover even though the circumstances are not as good as they might be.

You feel fghting ft, 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’re irresistible, sociable and outgoing, you’ve got the ability to respond well to people you fnd attractive. It’s great to have a lover like you, who has the right attitude, knows how to handle a relationship and has a big heart. You won’t be alone for too long. Your relationship could easily turn into a happy partnership and ultimately becomes even happier for you.

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22

For the slightest of reasons you lose your temper and as you might normally expect are unable to keep your normal level of composure. Mistakenly or not, you’re under the impression that people are purposely setting out to annoy you. Once this happens you fnd it diffcult to regain your self-control. Co-operation and compromise is the key to get you through what appears to be a confict laden period. Spare yourself any stress, seek approval and appreciation rather than putting at risk their normal support. Put some energy into your romantic life and make an effort to be happy in your relationship. Listen carefully when your lover speaks to you. Don’t unnecessarily put at risk what you’ve built together over the years! Try to utilize your enhanced energy to keep up the erotic tension between you. Surprise your lover, let them how spontaneous and original you can be.

Assert yourself and others follow your lead. You don’t have to be too concerned about getting your own way, the stance you take is overwhelmingly convincing with regard to most matters you have to deal with. So consider discussing everything that is important while you are in such convincing form. Be determined but not obsessive about certain issues, if you fnd some situations problematic then move on and take a different tack. Expand your feld of expertise you’re likely to succeed regardless. Being fair-minded about your own interests and those of your lover will bring about mutual respect; especially if you live in a long-term relationship, you’re able to make the necessary compromises that will stand the test of time. If you’re single the chances of success are good too, thanks to your confdent appearance you make a lasting impression on those you meet.

If you’re single the next date - could be a crucial one. Whether it results in a proposal of marriage or a new relationship – love and romance are on the agenda!

Practice more self-restraint, far too easily you feel you’re deliberately provoked, even over the slightest matters. Without warning your excess energy erupts in a bad temper. Obviously this isn’t acceptable to those you know, selfdiscipline and compromise is essential. Such relentless behavior results in problems both at home and at work. Watch out that these excesses don’t become a noticeable feature in other areas of your life. You need to be more self-aware and make sure that it doesn’t. 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.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19

Wanting to achieve is OK as long as whenever possible you include others and satisfactorily deal with their concerns. Don’t resort to angry outbursts if you’re criticized but consider if there is a beneft to be gained from the other person’s point of view that you can take into consideration and is likely to improve the outcome of your activities. Any excessive energy utilize in pursuit of healthy exercise, to help release tension or stress, avoid contact sports, jogging or Nordic walking is best. Any extreme resentment won’t do your love life any good. If your relationship is unduly stressed with needless tussles and your attitude alienates your partner. Control yourself a bit more! If you’re single, it’s possible such brusque conduct works quite well - to pick someone up. But nobody will want to stay around you for too long, if you continue to behave like this.

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 20

AQUARIUS jan 20 - feb 18

LEO JUL 23 - AUG 22

You possess a higher than usual level of pent up anger that needs dealing with in a constructive way, if you don’t want to suffer from the consequences. Ease up on the talking and avoid putting others on the defensive. If you require help from others be more patient and diplomatic in the way you approach them. Even if you personally feel on top form , be prepared to take things at a more leisurely pace otherwise you may suffer setbacks from unnecessarily taking on far more than you able to handle. 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 fnd 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 conficts can’t be resolved by sex alone.

You’re able to positively resolve long standing matters with your lover before they intensify any further. If you’ve been in a relationship for a prolonged period, you might want to think about making it permanent.

With all your excess energy, it’s easy for you to be busy all the time. You are unlikely to be bothered by problems. Despite feeling energetic and well-adjusted you approach situations carefully, it is your strength and stamina that complement your diligent approach, which invariably results in a successful outcome. You don’t only fnish your usual projects in an effcient and determined way; you get involved with even more tasks and show how capable and reliable you are. In the process, it’s important you don’t forget your loved ones. You’re getting on very well with those you care about most and it appears you have a lot of positive infuence 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 fnd compromises. Make sure that the romantic side of your relationship is not being overlooked or even completely forgotten.

You’re careful and show persistence when dealing with problems. Your increased vitality and improved self-confdence 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 infuence 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. Again and again you prove you’ve great diplomatic skill. You’re settling quarrels or dealing with an on-going upset in your relationship – you defnitely have the right personal approach! You should spend as much time as you can with your lover, the person you care about most. If you’re living alone, you’ve a great chance to change this now. Simply be a little courageous!

CANCER JUN 21 - JULY 22

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

IN MEMORIAM 67 September 15, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent

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Funeral Notice

Return Thanks

GILL, Agnes eresa 9.2.1927 – 10.9.2022

BIRMINGHAM, Margaret Hilary

Gwen Ludlow and family, would like to thank all extended family, friends and neighbours for their words of sympathy, care and flowers.

Richard Cavill Ludlow 26-02-1931 ~ 28-07-2022

Mick Ketley

21/03/1937 - 05/09/2022

Much Loved Wife of Leo (dec). Loved Mother and Mother in Law of Diane and Joe, Bernadette and Jason, Darryl, Dee and Neil, Mark and Melanie, Julie and Darrell. Much Loved Nan to 13 Grandchildren and Loved Great Nanny to 7 XX.

A Graveside Service will be held for Margaret at the Casino Lawn Cemetery on Friday 16.9.2022 commencing at 10.00am.

ALDER, MARIE JOAN

Funeral Notice

9.12.1943 - 8.9.2022

Passed away peacefully at Baptist Care Coraki. Much Loved Wife of Kenneth (dec). Loved Mother and Mother in Law of Graham (dec) and Sue, Noel and Janelle and Anne and Andrew. Grandma and Great Grandma to 11 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Agnes’s Funeral Service to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Canterbury Street Casino on Saturday 17th September 2022 commencing at 11.00am Following the Prayer Service a Private Cremation will be held.

Passed away peacefully at Casino Hospital. Beloved wife of George (dec.). Cherished and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Christine, Joanne and Tod Springer, Dennis and Donna. Adored Nanny Marie of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Passed away Peacefully at Lismore Base Hospital.

Funeral Notice

Beloved Husband of Janice.

Late of Goonellabah.

Much loved Father, Father-in-law, Step-Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother and Uncle to all his family and extended family.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Mick’s Funeral Service to be held at Lismore Memorial Gardens Cremation Chapel Goonellabah on Friday 16 September 2022 at 02:00pm.

18-01-1937 ~ 29-08-2022

Passed away peacefully on Monday 05 September 2022, aged 85 years.

Funeral Notice

Marie touched many hearts and will be sadly missed. In accordance with Marie’s wishes, a private funeral service has been held.

• The replacement of the existing equipment shelter with a new equipment shelter;

Proposed Road Disposal Section 152D Roads Act 1993

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT BUCKENDOON. Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility 60 Buckendoon School Lane Buckendoon NSW 2472 (RFNSA No. 2472003)

Everick Heritage Pty Ltd (ABN 78 102 206 682) is seeking to consult with interested Aboriginal persons in preparation of an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment to support an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit application for proposed upgrades to Bexhill Public School at 12 Withers Road, Bexhill, New South Wales (NSW) (the Project Area). e Project Area consists of Lot 386 DP728128 and Lot 1 DP758102. e Project Area is in the Lismore City Council Local Government Area. Everick is seeking to consult with interested Aboriginal persons to assist the Director General of the Department of Planning and Environment (Heritage NSW) in their consideration of the application in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (2010).

Registration must be received by 25 September 2022.

Everick Heritage Pty Ltd 4/6 Elbow Street

When must registration be received?

2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

Aboriginal persons who hold cultural knowledge of the region are invited to register their interest in writing with:

• The reconfiguration of six (6) panel antennas;

The tanks removal is to include all transportation related costs and necessary insurances, being the sole responsibility of the bidder

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Davi Foto on behalf of Telstra, 0437 834 349, at Telstra.submissions@servicestream.com.au By 5pm on Friday, 30 September 2022

COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 or a.wilkinson@everick.net.au

Registration of Interest

4/6 Elbow Street, Co s Harbour, NSW 2450 1300 124 356 | ABN 78 102 206 682 | info@everick.net.au |www.everick.com.au

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT BUCKENDOON

For the Manager, Business Centre Newcastle

Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility 60 Buckendoon School Lane Buckendoon NSW 2472 (RFNSA No. 2472003)

What HARBOUR

Approximate dimensions of each filter tank are 4.8m length x 2.5m diameter and approximately 1200kg in weight.

1. The proposed upgrade of the existing telecommunications facility consists of:

In accordance with section 152D of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given of the proposed sale of the Crown public roads listed in Schedule 1. If a sale proceeds, the road(s) will cease to be a public road upon transfer of the road to freehold land in accordance with section 152H of the Act.

Schedule 1:

School at 12 Withers Road, Bexhill, New South Wales (NSW) (the Project Area). The Project Area consists of Lot 386 DP728128 and Lot 1 DP758102. The Project Area is in the Lismore City Council Local Government Area. Everick is seeking to consult with interested Aboriginal persons to assist the Director General of the Department of Planning and Environment (Heritage NSW) in their consideration of the application in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (2010)

Crown road at Bentley within the property at 705 Manifold Road. (File Ref: 22/05349, Cluster: 636492)

FUNERALS & PUBLIC NOTICESThe68 Northern Rivers Times September 15, 2022 Monumental Masons LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLEY Locally Owned 55 Magellan Street, www.binney.com.auLismore Warwick Binney Ph 02 6622 2420 LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLEY Locally Owned and Operated 55 Magellan Street, Lismore Warwick Binney Ph 02 6622 2420 LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLEY Locally Owned and Operated 55 Magellan Street, Lismore Warwick Binney Ph 02 6622 2420 LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLEY Locally Owned and Operated 55 Magellan Street, www.binney.com.auLismore Warwick Binney Ph 02 6622 2420 McGuiness Funerals “A Tradition of Murwillumbahwww.mcguinessfunerals.com.auCare”0266722144Billinudgel0266803084 ELLEMMONUMENTALCASINOGRANITEHEADSTONESNEW&RESTORATION Gloria m 0457 976 491 Scott m 0481 170 218 Brian m 0433 905 601 Phone 66 626 066 Public NoticePublic Notice Public Notice Public Notice Expression of Interest Disposal of 4 x 18.5kL Fibreglass Gebel Filter Tanks Rous County Council is seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) for sale / disposal of 4 x 18.5kl Fibreglass Gebel “Aquasafe” Filter Tanks located at Woodburn off Woodburn Evans Head Road.

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Study Registration of Interest

Customer

Offers

A copy of the EOI document is available by contacting Rous County Council’s Service Team on 02 6623 3800 or council@rous.nsw.gov.au close 4.00pm, Tuesday, 27 September 2022

• The installation, replacement and reconfiguration of ancillary equipment associated with the operation of the facility including Radio Remote Unit (RRUs), GPS antenna, cable ladder, feeders, hybrid cables, electrical works and works within the proposed equipment shelter.

All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to Department of Planning & Environment – Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.

For more information: Visit our website industry.nsw.gov.au/lands/access/roads or contact Kristy Smidt by email at kristy.smidt@crownland.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 6640 3957 quoting fle references above.

What do you need to do?

Andrew Wilkinson

• The removal of one(1) panel antenna;

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Study

NSW 2450 or a.wilkinson@everick.net.au When must registration be received? Registration must be received by 25 September 2022 Funeral Directors & Services info@lismorefunerals.com.au Sacred Earth Funerals Funerals with Heart 1300 585 778 Bespoke Personal Professional

Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

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do you need to do? Aboriginal persons who hold cultural knowledge of the region are invited to register their interest in writing with:Andrew Wilkinson Everick Heritage Pty Ltd 4/6 Elbow Street COFFS

4/6 Elbow Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 1300 124 356 | ABN 78 102 206 682 | info@everick.net.au | www.everick.com.au

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On Sunday 9th October at the Museum will be a launch of a Virtual Tour of the Museum. We are almost certain the Minister for the Arts will be in attendance. The Museum will be open for viewing of our special display of the Society’s 21 years. To help with organisation, please let us know which day/days you intend and

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This year is 21 years since Alstonville Plateau Historical Society was formed. To celebrate the occasion, we will have events on both Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October. We would love you to be a part of our celebrations. On Saturday 8th October a luncheon will be held at the Alstonville Sports Club at 11.30 am for 12.00 lunch. The cost is $45 which includes a Mixed Entrée and Main Course – a choice of Roast Beef or Chicken. Birthday Cake will be the dessert. Two new books will be available at the lunch including Happy 21st Birthday Alstonville Plateau Historical Society written by Ian Kirkland. Commemorative wineglasses will also be on sale.

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of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan HasCITIZENSBALLINA0434988770.SENIORCLUBactivitieseveryday for Senior Citizens. Monday –Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm. Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30am. Wednesday - Tai Chi 8:30am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30am 4. Line Dancing 9:30am, Indoor Bowls 1pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1pm. Contact Bonnie 0414927361

LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries

more, contact our President via email at: toastmastersclubs.orgpresident-3209990@orour PR offcer at: vppr-3209990@

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BallinaBALLINAballinabridge.org.auwww.CWACWAHandicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. Please ring our Handicraft offcer Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mah-jong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079. This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing BALLINABarb.EVENING

aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or membersTheconsecutiveforThisOctoberExhibitionbeTheBALLINABrianisfunctions.rangeareandThisonthe30thincludeOtherDrugBell,guestcommencingtheWednesdaymonthlyWatersTheBALLINAPROBUSBALLINAwelcome.information.0407663017Street,Church7.30pm-9.30pmSquaresSummerlandSQUAREhallprovided.andBringalongtakespaperScrapbooking,fromSaturdayMcLeansRidgesGROUPMCLEANSau.au1829,groups.otherandand10Septemberwon.trophiesofteams,photographsinthehavePlateauFootballAlstonvilleMUSEUMCRAWFORDwww.aphsmuseum.org.au.HOUSEandDistrictClubandAlstonvilleHistoricalSocietycombinedtopresent50-yearhistoryofsoccerAlstonville.Youwillseeoftheclub’smanythechanginguniformstheclubandthemultiplethatitsteamshaveItrunsuntilFriday30thThemuseumisatWardellRoadAlstonvilleisopenFridays10am-4pmSundays1pm-4pmorattimesbyappointmentforEnquiries(02)6628aphs2477@yahoo.com.orwww.aphsmuseum.org.RIDGESCRAFTmeetattheMcLeansHall,CowlongRoad,Ridgesonthe2ndofeachmonth9.30amto3.30pm.cardmaking,craft,knittingwhateveryourfancy.Comeforanenjoyableday.yourownmorningtealunch.Coffee,tea,milkAsmallfeetocoverhire.Ph0401047513.DANCINGLarrikinsAlstonville,FridaysatUnitingHall,59MainAlstonville.ContactforfurtherNewdancersCLUBOFWATERSProbusClubofBallinawillholditsnextmeetingon21stSeptemberatCherryStreetSportsClubat10.00a.m.ThespeakerwillbeAndyaretiredNewZealandSquaddetective.activitiesthismonthabreakfastonFridaySeptemberandavisittoSeabirdRescuepremises14thSeptemberclubisamixedclubbothmenandwomeninvitedtojoinusforaofinterestingsocialFurtherinformationavailablefromthePresidenton0432277170.ARTSOCIETYBallinaArtSocietywillholdingtheirannualArtonthe28,29,30thatTintenbarHall.isamajormilestonetheSociety-our50thannualexhibition!exhibitionshowcasesourlatestartworksand

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The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets on a monthly basis in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next ALSTONVILLEmeeting.

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MeetsCLUB on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education

“Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm –about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337.

ACLUBlocal women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local Contact:projects. Enquiries:10atCommunityveryplayersstory.FootballAlstonvillewillinhearSeptembermeetingHistoricalAtHISTORICALALSTONVILLE990OptionsfurtherMainBreakfasteverySummerlandTheinternational?toInterestedCLUBALSTONVILLEgmail.comquotaalstonville@formoredetails.ROTARYincontributingcommunity?LocalandRotaryClubofSunrisemeetsFridayat7.05amforatOptionsCafe,St.Alstonvilleuntilnotice.Joinusatplease.Phone0435919formoredetails.PLATEAUSOCIETYAlstonvillePlateauSociety’smonthlyonSunday18that2pmwewillabout50yearsofsoccerAlstonville.JohnNobleinterviewmembersofandDistrictClubtotelltheclub’sVisitors,especiallyyoungandold,arewelcome.Venue:theResourceCentreCrawfordHouseMuseum,WardellRoadAlstonville.66281829,

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all are for sale. Refreshments are available onsite. Fri 1- 5pm Opening and Awards Ceremony 6 - 8pm, Sat 10 - 6pm, Sun 10 - 4pm The Society will be holding a special 50th Anniversary lunch and fun flled art quiz on 2nd December at Tintenbar Hall. We invite all members past and present, tutors and guests to join in the celebrations. For more information contact Cecily Barrack 0435835102

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FREE WeBRUNCHCOMMUNITYBALLINAarenowpleasedthat our hot brunch centre can be held twice a month, the 1st and third EveryoneSaturday.iswelcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs, tea, coffee or juice or just come for a chat. This is held at the Ballina Presbyterian Church Hall, on the corner of Cherry and Crane St 10am to 12pm for more information call Chris BALLINA0411510430onTOY

HowCLUBabout trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For

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let us know by 31st August by phone or email so that we can send you more detailed information. Payment for lunch will need to be received by 30 September with your choice of menu and any special dietary requirements. The Club will not issue any refunds after that date. We suggest early booking as numbers may need to be restricted. If you are travelling and will need accommodation, please note that at the moment, mainly due to the recent foods, the district is experiencing a severe shortage of accommodation. Please make sure you have accommodation before you

CLUB meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club. We have a guest speaker each month, and an outing during the month as well. New members are ALSTONVILLEwelcome.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS and FALLS PREVENTION Come and learn the gentle art of Tai Chi through an easyto-follow step by step process taught by an accredited and registered Tai Chi Instructor. If you would like to improve your balance, fexibility and muscle strength then come and join me each Thursday morning from 9:00am –10:00am for a six-week course. Start: 15 September 2022 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Venue: North Lakes Community Hall, 1 Mulloway Place, Ballina Cost: $10.00 per class. Everyone is welcome. If you need more information, contact Sandra 0437224809

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. New members are always welcome. For more information - info@bacci. com.au or phone Deb on BALLINA0432105540BRIDGE CLUB

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and white petunias for the Jacaranda Festival this year, to be used as decoration during events. They should look lovely around the stage or wherever needed.

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THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

join our fun evening. We are upstairs at the Casino RSM Club each Thursday with ‘eyes down ‘at 7pm. We now have ‘Play-Mates’ (electronic tablets) and if you play a Play-Mate during July we are giving you one free book. BUT if you prefer to play books, we still sell paper games. Looking forward to seeing new people!! Any questions don’t hesitate to call Jan on 0414625680.

fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629

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It’sClubgetting to that busy time of year. Our club is currently involved in a couple of community projects. Grafton Base Hospital has kindly given us the nod to do a bit of a makeover of the circular garden bed at the main entrance. They have removed all the existing vegetation and we hope to have a working bee soon to plant the garden up with some new plants. This is a great way to support our hardworking medical community as well as patients and visitors. Our club has also been approached to grow purple

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Next event is a visit to two gardens in the Clarence Valley on 25th September.

keep an eye out for emails regarding the Hospital Makeover project and the Jacaranda Petunia project. Many hands make light work and it’s a great way to get to know other members.

fnalised at Sept Meeting. Bookings for barbecue, 26 Sept, being taken Day trip to Byron Bay, 14 October, including solar train ride, just on sale. Final bookings required by September Scams:meeting.Emails from Telstra requesting password & pin number are genuine, but only apply if paying accounts through Telstra App. Phone call from Do Not Call Register? then requesting bankcard expiry date is scam. Be Generalalert. Business: Father’s Day competition, drawn Sept Barbecue:meeting. Due to races, date changed to Monday, 26 September, with morning tea, activities, lunch, $10. Bookings now open.

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Head (due to food damage in Coraki this year) Saturday 5th Nov 10am until 8pm and Sunday 6th 10am until 3pm. Our Gala night and prize presentations on Saturday 5th of November with live music, nibbles, and bar service available. There are many people who are excited that the prize will be going ahead after having to cancel for the past 2 years due to COVID restrictions and the foods that have devastated Coraki and surrounds we aim to bring people and community together with joy through the arts. The members of our committee are working hard to make the Coraki Art Prize a successful celebration in 2022, whilst gaining wider recognition for our wonderful local and regional artists and bringing our communities back together. So, get creating or pull out a piece you have created in the last 2 years and enter it! If you have any queries as an artist, sponsor or would like to help with The Coraki Art Prize we could really use your help this year, please check out our website: commenceyear.forspeakeraGoonellabahinat3rdGoonellabahTHEfnctabletennis.com.au1.00pm66251602.levels.Everybody3.30pm-4.45pm,after12noon;Mondayplaying:Wednesday9am-12noon;morningsTuesdayGOONELLABAHTABLEGOONELLABAH0401493316inattend.companyisandvacanciesand$10fromClubtheClubTheCLUBEVANSinfoNewTuesdayBRANCHEVANSEVANSHead.Artcomgoodevansartstuido@outlook.comwww.corakiartprize.wordpress.orcontactTaniaatordropintoGoodEvansStudio–OakStreetEvansHEADHEADCWAmeetseverythirdforlunchatnoon.memberswelcome.MoreRoz0427825560RIVERRSLDAYEvansRiverRSLDaymeetseachMondayinRemembranceRoomatEvansRSLEvansHead10amuntil2pmCostincludesMorningTeaLunch.Wehaveseveralforvolunteersmembers,anyonewhofeelinginneedofsomearewelcometoComealongandjointhefun.ContactMerilynonformoredetails.TENNISATandThursdaysocialplaying:Mondayandnightssocial7-9pm;Trainingmornings:9am-JuniorcoachingschoolWednesday$6asession.iswelcome–allPhonecentreonMon-Thurs9.00am-orvisitwebsitewww.PROBUSCLUBofmeetsontheThursdayofeachmonththeWorkersSportsClubOliverAve.Allwelcome.Probusissolelysocialclub.WehaveaguesteachmonthandgooutingsthroughouttheMeetingsonThursdayat10amand

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This is an exciting week for the Casino CWA. First, we would like to invite everyone to our monthly meeting held this Thursday 15th September, 9.00am at the Casino Community Centre. There will be a “How to make a Fascinator” demonstration by Evonne bybethatWeAHEADCORAKICORAKI6662174666626424,about.knowisCommunitymorninghoston(recipeBakeSeptember’sScarrabelotti.LandCookeryisachocolateCakeofyourchoice).ThenFriday”16thSeptemberweourfree“WeCareCuppa”tea,alsoattheCentre.Everyonewelcome;comeandgettowhatyourCWAisallEnquiresJanCorocherMargertGoodARTPRIZEGOINGareexcitedtoannouncetheCorakiArtPrizewillgoingaheadfor2022hostedClubEvansRSL,Evans

Next meeting is Thursday 6th October at a member’s home where will have a spring Flower and Foliage Competition and our Trade MembersTable.

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information or attend, please email Cherryl Mison (nee Macqueen) at m.c.mison@ bigpond.com or call Cherryl on 0490 149 905 or Jann Rowe on 0429 235 866.

Competition winners: S. Garwood; D. Bailey; J. Cavanagh; B. Smith; S. Gibson; M. Townsend.

Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you

The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn LENNOX0466717435.HEADEVENING

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creating beautiful items in great company. For MORE INFORMATION call HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. WE SO MUCH LOOK FORWARD to welcoming you.

VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.”

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welcome When: Tuesday Evenings from 7 pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414 794 380

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The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional

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BRANCH “STILL” WANT “YOU’’ in 2022. Our Branch Meetings are held on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start. We want “YOU” to join us for the chance to be involved with an amazing group of friendly, fun, interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends and be involved with wonderful opportunities to contribute to worthwhile Community causes assisting Women and Children. PLEASE THINK ABOUT it and come along as a ‘GUEST’ to see what you think. You will experience for yourself the difference being a CWA Member will bring to yourself and your life. For MORE INFORMATION contact our President ALIISON KELLY on 0428 216 079. WE ALSO RUN A WEEKLY CRAFT MEETING each Friday from 10am. This provides a great opportunity for you to learn new and wonderful Craft, and once again meet a group of new friends. Tea & Coffee are available for a very small donation. We always have nifty Craft projects underway and love helping anyone new to Craft learn, whilst

ON THE HILL St James Anglican Church Op Shop is an integral part of the shopping and social community in Kyogle. We have been proud to have been able to accommodate people with this special shop for our community. As our “Team” are becoming older and not as able to continue with the needs the Op Shop requires, we are asking for men and women who would like to volunteer and to join our “Team” at the Church Hall on Mondays and Tuesdays from approx. 8.30am to 1.30pm. Normally the clothes are brought up to the hall from the Op Shop to be sorted, washed, ironed, and prepared for sale, then

interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffes, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly, and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that have to processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So, the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421 085 985.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our nonservice club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.

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EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome

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Embroiderers Group. Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. This is our new venue where we welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our Facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up.

NewCLUBmembers welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is BACK in the newly renovated Foyer of the Hospital. We will be opening every Thursday to start with increasing days each month. Anyone wishing to join our Auxiliary please contact the Secretary Rhonda on 0427251600. We meet at the Goonellabah Workers Sports Club at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month. We welcome new Members.

Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman needed.youpartmusicrepertoireDoCOMMUNITYHASTINGSHASTINGSSeptembertheoftheirgmensbey(ph.askedandInterestedagolfbreakfastOctoberThestartingwillTheServicesandvisit8thWelcomeHotelwillartistnowcelebrations.inofinvolvedMostlevel.cricketadvancebetheabout&enterjunioropenedinitiatedSouths,Graftonfromtheseweekend.ReunionGraftonandFormerCLUBROYALcom/graftontoastmasterspage:https://www.facebook.gmail.comjanetlcoleman@orFacebookCOLTSCRICKETREUNIONRoyalColtscricketerssupporterswillgatherinfortheir50thYearon8/9OctoberInseason1972/73talentedyoungteenagersthefourjuniorclubsinatthetime-Norths,EastsandWestlawnnecessarychangeandanewpathwayforcricketerstobeableto1stGrade.These14,1516year-oldplayerswentformingtheirownclub,RoyalColtssotheycouldgiventheopportunitytoanddeveloptheirskillsatthehighestofthosejuniorplayersinintheformationtheRoyalColtsCCwillbeattendanceattheweekendGraemePayne,awellrenownedGraftonandformerRoyalColts,registerattheCrownat11.30amfortheLunchonSaturdayOctoberfollowedbyatoEllemOvalPavilionbarefootbowlsatGraftonClubintheafternoon.dinnerforSaturdaynightbeheldatthesamevenueat6.30pm.planforSunday9thistoopenwithaatVines,9holesofatGraftonGolfClubandfarewelllunch.pastplayers,guestscricketsupportersaretocontactGarryEnsbey0403033227oremail@hotmail.com)ofintentiontoattendanytheseactivities,especiallydinner,bynolaterthan1st2022.POINTPOINTCHOIRyouenjoysinging.Ourcoversavarietyofstyles–bothunisonandsingingWewouldlovetojoinus.NewmembersYouwillbemademost

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Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue LENNOX0409728814.BrennanHEADLIONS

taken back down to the shop. Our helpers, also care for the garden and outside upkeep of the Hall and Church grounds. We are a friendly group of people who also enjoy a lovely morning tea together and great fellowship, during our time at the hall. If you are interested in joining our “Team”, please contact Charlie Lehman –Phone 0429 321 395, Margaret Armstrong 66 321 021 or M. 0487 330

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Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact LENNOXCallLennoxinMondaysHandyLENNOXLENNOXPhoneroomShowgroundsofMeetASSOCIATIONBEEFRICHMONDMooninformationfromat&MeetingLION’SLorraine5.30pm.KyogleBeginnersLINE66321welcome.toexperiencesome8aminHeldFARMERSKYOGLE0499824274.TIDYTOWNSMARKETeverySaturdaymorningStrathedenStreetfrom-12.Comealonggrablocalfruit&veggies,allKyoglehasoffer.NewStallHoldersEnquiriesAnne851DANCINGCLASSESarewelcome–everyweekFridayAllinterestedphone0418264489.CLUBOFKYOGLEisheldonthe1st3rdTuesdayeachmonththeKyogleLion’sshed6.30–7pmFormorecontactNevilleon0448222334.RIVERPRODUCER’Sonthe2ndWednesdayeverymonthatKyogleintheluncheonat7pm.FormoredetailsJanon0427293455.HEADHEADCWACraftMorningson9.30am-12noonthecommunitycentreatHead.Janon66816150.HEADDAYVIEW

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Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan. For more information, Tel: 0432 575 911/ visit:

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Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always YAMBAwelcome.LIONS

Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome.

AMATEUR RADIO MeetingsCLUBofthe club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/

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Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most Pleasewelcome.RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.

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NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD Retired?AGE)Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http:// www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.

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a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members. For more details email: nrhhh@ NORTHERNfreelists.org.

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ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING Want to be part of an innovative, interesting and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly at The Sherwood Hotel (75 Molesworth Street Lismore) on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering FineMURWILLUMBAHPRINTMAKERSCOMMUNITYMURWILLUMBAHpurposesartprintmakers.

9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries, please call Jan 0431909760.

Twin Towns & District Garden Club Presents FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2022 When: SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER 2022. 8.30am –3.O0 Where:pmTweed Civic and Cultural Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads NSW There will be: * High quality plants on *displayBenching and Photography competition. There is No fee to enter an exhibit in either competition * Qualifed judges to select winning exhibits - For more information visit our schedule:For–Heads.CENTRECIVICWhere:placesameSeptember2pmEntries3.OCTOBERWhen:**Photographand*with*plantsTable”com.auwww.twintownsgardenclub.website:*TwinTowns’“TradingwithlargeselectionofforsaleCentAuctionmanyamazingprizesGardenrelatedCraftStallSelectedPlantstallsCompetitionRefreshmentsavailableSATURDAY1st2022.8.30am–OOpmforcompetitionsopensandclosesFriday,30th2022at5.15pm,place.Judgingtakes6pmTWEEDHEADS&CULTURALBrettSt,TweedAdmission:$5ChildrenFreefurtherinformation&ContactMonika 0412638373

answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc.

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Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.303.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 07 5524 8035.

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TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

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kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more NRCFinformation.WOMEN’S GIVING

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Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

TWIN TOWNS AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on Sprung!!SPRUNG0428151934.isa registered charity and a not-for-proft community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@ SUMMERLANDsprung.org.au

Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).

TheCIRCLENorthern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle

Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! supervision.water.comfyBYO,(NSWmostactivitiesinvitedMembersCOMMUNITYMURWILLUMBAHFacebookSuecomcpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.E:-T:Peter0498399640or0408493253.Finduson&Instagram.GARDENandvisitorsaretojointhegroupforandgardeningtipsSundays.Time3-5pmtime,streetparking,coveredfootwear,clothing,hatandChildrenokwithstrictCovidplan

Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 02 6621 3200

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Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium (40%) chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Surf conditions may be more powerful than they Thursday.appear.Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the evening. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.

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Thursday. Cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers in the south, medium (50%) chance elsewhere. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.

Byron Coast: Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. Caution: Surf conditions may be more powerful than they appear.

Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon or evening. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers

Coffs Coast: Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. Caution: Surf conditions may be more powerful than they appear.

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New South Wales: A shower or two in the east, mainly along the northern coast during the morning or early afternoon. Showers and the chance of a storm developing in the far west in the late afternoon or evening. Dry and partly cloudy elsewhere. Patchy morning frost about the ranges and southern inland. Daytime temperatures below average, most notably in the northeast, tending near or slightly above average in the far west. East to northeasterly winds, freshening in the far west and along the southern half of the coast in the afternoon. Hazardous surf conditions along central and northern parts of the coast are expected to ease during the day. Thursday. Widespread showers, tending to rain areas on and west of the Divide. A shower or two developing in the east. The chance of storm inland. Snow possible on the Alps above 1700 metres. Daytime temperatures below average, most notably across the central and northern inland. Fresh north to northeasterly winds turning westerly in the west during the day.

“An unbeaten record of international titles surely puts this team in the stratosphere of Australian“Congratulationssport. to our Men’s team also… Things did not work out for them in Cape Town, but nothing can take away the fact that they are the frst Australian team to win the Men’s World Rugby Sevens Series.“Onbehalf of the Australian countrypureTheyachievementsourextremelycommunity,RugbyweareproudofSevensteams’thisyear.havedeliveredgoldforourtoday.”

Rugby congratulatesAustraliathe Aussie Women’s Sevens team after they won the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.

of our sport across regional NSW.”

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NSW for over 85 years and we are excited to be the recipients of the Children and Young People TeakleBasketballthroughGraftonthegrantRecoveryWellbeingInitiativetofurtherdevelopyouthinthelocalcommunitytheAfterDarkProject,”Mrsaid.“Withourpartnersat

purpose, I will announce shortly a prizemoney summit in October, where some of the good ideas and needs of participants can be discussed, and then we’ll add even more Macaulay.coming,”MoresportfamiliestheparticipantwelfareTrackallverysupportive,AndersonofimproveeverythingcommittedandsportNSW.improvementstracksroll-outandrehomingofcomeprizemoney.”TheseincreasesonthebackGRNSW’sbestresultsever,thecontinuedofnew,saferandfacilityacross“I’mproudofthisanditspeople,atGRNSWwearetodoingwecantoeveryaspectit.MinisterKevinishugelyandwe’repleasedtobedoingthesegoodthings.safety,greyhoundandrehoming,incomeandwelfareofalltheinvolvedinourareallimportant.goodnewsissaidMr

ADDITIONAL $2.1 MILLION FOR NSW GREYHOUND PARTICIPANTS

Australian Rugby celebrates Women’s Rugby Sevens World Cup triumphs

“In a massive year of competition,internationalwith a full season of the HSBC Rugby Sevens Series, the tomajortheyWorldGames,CommonwealthandtheRugbyCupSevens,havewoneverytrophyavailablethem.

The triumph follows their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title, and their Gold medal at historic2021-22perfectgivingCommonwealththeGames,theteamarecordfortheseason,anda“TripleCrown”.TheAussieMen

It has been a droughtbreaking season for the Aussie Men too, winning the World Rugby Sevens Series for the frst time.

Rob Macaulay has announced the introduction of a $2.1 million boost for participants through fourth-place prizemoney and increased travel participants.thissubsidies.alsoMacaulayallplace1,allowances.“StartingOctoberwewilladdfourthprizemoneyatracemeetings,”Mrsaid.“We’reincreasingtravelWe’redoinginsupportofall“Thesedecisions

NIGHT BASKETBALL BRINGING GRAFTON KIDS IN FROM THE DARK

Recently appointed Chief Executive Offcer of Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW)

Andy Marinos believes the Australian Women’s Sevens team could be Australia’s best sporting team.“What an incredible season for our allconquering Women’s Sevens team!” said Mr Marinos.“Theyhave entered the conversation as one of Australia’s greatest sporting teams today.

People whilepartnershipculturalpeercommunityfundfor$50,000betweenoffersRecoveryWellbeingInitiativelargegrants$10,000andandsmallgrantsupto$10,000.“Thelargegrantsprojectssuchasevents,supportgroups,connectionorprograms,smallgrantsare

to enable initiatives like sporting programs and barbecues,” Mr Franklin said.“Our Regional Youth YouthWellbeing.visiteligibilityoronarelargeinitiative.resourcesprograms,fundingencouragedFundingDisasterAustraliantheRecoveryCOVID-19fundedRecoveryYoungconnection.”andwellbeingbestwithconnectCoordinatorsCommunitywillhelpyoungpeopletheprojectsthatsupporttheirandrecoveryfosterresilienceandTheChildrenandPeopleWellbeingInitiativeisthroughtheNSWEconomicInitiativeandco-fundedNSWandGovernments’RecoveryArrangements.EligibleapplicantsaretoapplyforforwellbeingeventsandaspartoftheApplicationsforbothandsmallergrantsopennowandclose31December2022,whenfullyallocated.Forprogramandguidelines,nsw.gov.au/

follow my frst month in the job where I have been able to spend time going to various race meetings and listening to participants. I’m trying to get to every club and track in NSW before the end of the year. I have just had a great visit to Dubbo and Broken Hill Greyhound Racing Clubs, and I’m so proud of all those people involved all over NSW. These good people are the backbone

PCYC Grafton After Dark Basketball

fnished the Rugby World Cup in fourth place, following defeat to eventual champions Fiji at the Semi-Final stage, before falling 14-19 to Ireland in the Bronze play-off.

Concern about teens roaming Grafton streets at night are being addressed in the most positive way possible thanks to brainstorming by local community leaders and $39,090 in funding for the Nationals in NSW theythebyandpeoplehowisDarkPCYCaandpeoplepolicegroups,park,”placesoutalternative19PCYCFridays6pmisMPaccordingGovernment,toClarenceChrisGulaptis.“AfterDarkBasketballnowrunningfromuntilmidnightonattheGraftonandgives10toyear-oldsapositivetohangingunsupervisedinliketheskateMrGulaptissaid.“ItinvolveslocalyouthCouncilandtheandgivesyoungnotjustbasketballmentoring,butalsofreemainmealandclubmembership.“ProjectsliketheAfterBasketballprogramagreatexampleofwecanhelpyoungbuildresilienceimprovewellbeingprovidingthemwithtoolsandresourcesneedtobecome

the best version of themselves.”DominicTeakle, Chief Executive Offcer of PCYC NSW believes that sport and activity provide a vehicle for young people to achieve greatness.“Asayouth charity, PCYC NSW has been at the centre of communities across

the NSW Police Force we aim to reduce and prevent crime by, and against, young people by building ChildrensaidNationals’Youth,achoices,encouragingresilience,positivelifeandgivingthemplacetobelong.”MinisterforRegionaltheNorthCoastBenFranklinthe$10.3millionandYoung

Levi and Toole also claimed Rookie of the Year, while Caslick and Toole were awarded Impact Player of the Year.Rugby Australia CEO

TAB racing - both city and provincial - will now include $100 for fourth place, countrygraded TAB meetings will have fourth place prizemoney of $75, and non-TAB meetings will have fourth place worth $50. This represents an additional $1.3 million to the prizemoney pool annually.GRNSW is also adding $800,000 through increases to travel subsidies. At present participants receive a $60 travel subsidy for the frst dog they race at a meeting, then $30 for each additional dog. From October 1, they will now receive $60 for every dog they take to a race nice,“Thesemeeting.aretwosimpleareas to immediately increase returns to participants,” Mr Macaulay said.

“There’s more to come, but I want to have more stakeholder engagement about where we should direct this prizemoney.additionalForthat

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Banyana captured their frst ever Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco, while also qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™. This fxture would result in Australia having played an opponent from every FIFA confederation over the last 18 informationwithstaffprovideconfederation,fromhaveGustavssonHeadCommBankmonths.MatildasCoachTonysaid:“ToplayedanationeveryFIFAwillthecoachingandtheplayersalotofinvaluableduring

MATCH DETAILS: CommBank Matildas v South Africa

Kick-Off:Location:2022London12:30pm local / 10.30pm Broadcast:AEDTNetwork 10

for their frst major international tournament a decade ago, South Africa has steadily grown into an emerging nation and strong power of the African continent.

the fxture against South Africa was another vital pillar for the CommBank Matildas

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and marks the frst ever scheduled international friendly between an Australian women’s national team and an African nation outside of a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ or an Olympic Games.WithLondon the current base of fve CommBank Matildas and the FA Women’s Super League featuring another four national team players, it will be a historic “home” international fxture with the venue and ticketing details to be announced

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& Ends - Winners - J. Gaudian, M. Gibson, J. Simic. Runners/ up - A. Eyles, K. Townsend, E. Hall, J. 31-08-22Fernance.- Lucky Rink - Winners - E. Hall, M. Carey, R. Michael. Runners/up - S. Varley, I. Bale, P. 07-09-22Freeman. - Highest Margin - WinnersM. Adams, B. Parkes, P. Freeman. Runners/ up - J. Ashmore, I. Bale, E. Gollan.

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Pauline Kearney 1, Sally Lowry 2, Ronda Taylor 3, Susan Scott 4, Carol Meyer 5, Janene Jarvis 6, Jeanette Henwood 7, Lorna Simpson 8, Jan Rhodes 9, Lisa Wong, Shirley Atkinson 10, Susan Allan 12, Gail McDonagh 13, Diana Auret, Jan Henley 14, Shirley Coleman 16, Pam Farrell 17, Coral Lavelle 18, Gladys D’Anna 19, Linda Lovett Mahjong20..is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road.Enquiries for new players Vanessaphoneon66874181.

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our fnal phase of preparations.”“SouthAfrica are current champions of Africa and a team that is fast rising in esteem in women’s football. On the road to their frst African Cup of Nations title, they demonstrated excellent qualities as a team and as individuals which should ensure an entertaining and comingtoWindowWomen’s2022intoencounter.”challengingAustraliaisscheduledplayasecondmatchEuropeon11OctoberduringtheFIFAInternationalwithdetailsbereleasedintheweeks.

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In 2018, after a four year-gap, she clinched her record-tying seventh World Title to equal Australian Layne maidenFerreiraworldcompatriotBeachley.Toledodefeatedand2019championItalotoclaimhisworldtitle.

“Football is the world’s most popular team sport so it’s exciting the FIFA World Cup is coming to Australia and the Football Legacy Fund is about ensuring the benefts continue long after the tournament ends,” Mr Gulaptis said.

Gilmore aged 34 won her frst World Title in her rookie season (2007) and became the frst surfer (male or female) to accomplish such a feat.She went on to claim three more consecutive titles (2008, 2009, and 2010) followed by two more World Titles in 2012 and 2014.

with up to $650,000 available for programs that support increased football participation and leadership development. To apply, fnd out more at legacy-fund.au/grants/nsw-football-www.sport.nsw.gov.

women’s team is currently ranked 12th in the world, well ahead of the men who are in 39th position.Theprogram, delivered in partnership with Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, will focus on inclusive projects that encourage

Kingscliff’s Stephanie Gilmore and Filipe Toledo from Brazil have won the 2022 World Surf League Titles at the second-annual Rip Curl WSL Finals in dreamy four-tosix-foot conditions at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California. A historic day for Gilmore marked her eighth World Title, making her the winningest women’s surfer in the sport, while Toledo fnally made his vision of being a World Champion a reality with hisThevictory.women’s title race fnished with a Title Match for the books, featuring two surfng legends, seventime WSL Champion Gilmore, and fve-time WSL Champion Moore. In an emotional fnish, Gilmore not only became the 2022 World Champion, but the greatest female surfer of all time with a record breaking eight World Titles.“There really are not

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many words that can describe this feeling right now and that’s why I now really love this format.Itputs the pressure on you, it puts you under the pump, can you do it, it’s truly incredible.”

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore celebrating Photographer: Thiago Diz/WSL

By Max Perrot

Kingscliff’s Stephanie Gilmore wins the 2022 World Surf League Titles

Gilmore has racked up an impressive eight Championship Tour victories during her career, second only to Kelly Slater (USA).

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the participation of females and people with disability.Round1 has two streams Infrastructure,available;with up to $2.5 million available for the upgrade or construction of new community facilities; and Participation,

The Brossman family of Palmers Channel, 12 year-old Finn, dad Peter & 13 year-old Kai are actively involved in the the Maclean ‘Bobcats’ Football Club and were keen to hear about opportunities for the Club through the Football Legacy Club.

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