Advertising: 1300 679 787Your local news, entertainment, tv, notices and sportsEdition 115 September 22, 2022 NEWS, SPORTS, EVENTS, NOTICES AND ADVERTISERS FROM COFFS TO TWEED FULL STORY: P2‘In Memoriam’ at the NSW-QLD border IMAGE: Tweed Shire Council
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to local social media.
The Northern Rivers Times Council’s camera monitoring system has not detected any activity to indicate a wild dog or dingo population on the Tweed Coast in recent times.“Council is currently undertaking a fox control program on the Tweed Coast, with four foxes recently captured. A baiting program remains in place to ensure ongoing protection for our native wildlife in the area,” Pamela Gray, Program Leader – Pest Animals Wildlife Protection TSC, said. Residents are encouraged to report any sightings of wild dogs or foxes on Councilmanaged land on 02 6670
are warmly invited,” an invitation from the school read.
Murwillumbah Bridge in shades of ‘royal purple’ to honour Her Majesty
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breeding season,” Tweed Shire Council said in a statement.However, some Tweed Coast locals fear the dingos end up collateral damage in the program, as the dingo is deemed a ‘wild dog’ in New South Wales“The term ‘wild dog’ refers to all freeliving dogs in New South Wales, including dingoes, feral dogs and their hybrids. National Parks and Wildlife Service controls wild dogs to minimise harm to livestock on neighbouring properties. Wild dogs can kill and harm especiallylivestock,sheep.As a result, they have been identifed as a priority pest animal,” NSW Planning & Environment 2021Pamela Gray, Program Leader - Pest Animals Wildlife Protection, told
Wild2400.dog records from private land should be forwarded to North Coast Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
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It’s the claim of a dingo sighting in the heart of residential Koala Beach near Pottsville that’s ignited animated discussion - and some concern from locals - about the possible existence, still, of a dingo population on the Tweed Coast.
DEKKERMARGARET It’s
Unverifed photos of what appears to be a dingo in the scrub, posted to local social media, sparked multiple personal accounts of dingo sightings ‘at dusk in the same area’ or in the EnvironmentPottsvillePark, near the town’s soccer felds on the edge of Seabreeze Estate, or even further north at Cabarita BeachBogangar.“SeenaDingo in Cabba before, they are in the area,” one person posted
the dingoes on Fraser Island. I believe they are still“Neveraround.going again on a night walk!”
Anglican service starts at 9am at SchoolTweedMahersGrammar,Lindisfarnelocatedat86Lane,Terranora.“AllResidentsoftheShireandourCommunity
“We live in Koala Beach and years ago we used to hear dingoes up by the water tower .. they howl, don’t bar. And once coming out of Seabreeze onto Pottsville Rd we saw a dingo and pups in the paddock. So they used to defnitely be around.“Yep. I had one follow me home in Koala Beach years ago at night. Same behavioural instincts as
The Tweed still aglow for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
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“Foxes are an introduced species and have caused major declines in native animal species in Australia. This program aims to reduce fox numbers to protect native fauna, including koalas and threatened birds such as the Bush Stone-curlews. It will also allow for the recovery of Beach Stone-curlew populations at Hastings Point, especially during the
The unconfrmed sighting of the animal in Koala Beach also raised online discussion about Tweed Shire Council’s recent Fox Control and Trapping program run by specialist contractors this Spring, designed to protect native fauna by reducing fox populations.
Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South (opposite Tweed City Shopping Centre) between 9:30am-4pm.
There goes a dingo .. along the Tweed Coast
The book is available for signing in Geoff Provest’s office at 103
State Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest MP, together with wife Kirstin and his staff,
stated.InTweed Heads, the iconic New ElizabethofmarkingofSchoolAnglicaninvitedofSeptemberMourningNationalapproaches9:30pmtoviewablethroughimagescompellinglyalsoborderWales–QueenslandSouthmarkerisilluminated,withofHerMajestytheages,and“fromsunsetapproximatelyofanevening.”AsthenationAustralia’sDayofthisThursday,22,residentstheTweedShirearetoLindisfarneGrammarforaServiceCommemorationthepassingHerMajesty,QueenII.The
opened a Condolence Book for all Tweed Residents to leave a message of sympathy.
the moment, so a new owner could come in and change nothing,” he said.
with.ownersprospectivealottowork“It’stradingwellat
commercial kitchen,” he said.“It’s set up up to streamline servicing an intimate dining area, the massive covered deck and beer garden, all with sensational views of the countryside.”Thehotelalso has a pool room, quiet room and a
NEWS 3 September 22, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent
One of the Clarence Valley’s iconic rural hotels has come onto the market for the frst time in a
For selection criteria and how to apply for the position please write to schoolo ce_d@sathyasai.nsw.edu.au
“Or maybe mum and dad could run the store, while the kids handled the pub side of the“There’sbusiness.also an opportunity with the new fuel pod technology of re-establishing fuel sales.
Copmanhurst’sLastdecade.week
“But there’s a lot of upside for someone who wanted to build something bigger.
A suitable candidate would have:
Sathya Sai College are seeking a school counsellor for both Primary and Secondary Campuses.
He said the hotel services the village population but also a sprawling rural community beyond.
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“It’s a busy place through the week, but really comes alive on Friday nights and over the weekend,” he said.
“One family could set up to run the pub and other a general store.
“A couple of blokes bought it a while back. One of the ran it day to day for both of them and I think basically they’ve hit the point where they’ve had enough,” Mr Morgan said.
• Experience in the field, preferably within the school environment
“The place is big enough to establish a general store and coffee shop at one end of the building and run the pub at the “There’sother.enough land to set up a few cabins to run pub stays and
“There’s defnitely opportunities for generating multiple income streams.”
owner could walk in an begin trading the next day.“The hotel is well presented both inside and out; it has a single bar operation and a new
said.available,”andwithofferedtheduemanagerstwo-bedroomquarters.“Withthecurrentleasetoexpiresoon,propertyisbeingforgenuinesalevacantpossessionafullhandoverisMrMorgan
It has a pre-school and primary school, parks and plenty of open space, making it an ideal place to raise a family or just live a quiet life.
$1.395 mil could get you a local icon
The iconic Rest Point Hotel at Copmanhurst is on the market for the frst time in a decade.
He said the hotel, which included the town’s Post Offce, was the only commercial outlet in the rural village, giving
Mr Morgan said the village, about 30km Grafton is on the banks of the Clarence River, surrounded by beef cattle and timber properties.
Mr Morgan said a new
The manager at Dougherty Property, Derek Morgan, said the lease for the hotel would come due at the end of the year and at the current owners were looking for a change.
The bar at the Rest Point Hotel is where the sprawling local community likes to gather and relax.
• Flexibility to work between two campuses
• Minimum qualification Diploma in Counselling or Psychology
Applications close at 5pm on 9th October 2022
there’s also a capacity to run equipment hire for campers, like canoe hire for river trips.”
This contracted position would be for approximately 6 school terms at 2.5 days per week
Rest Point Hotel was listed with an asking price of $1.395 million.
“This could be a good venture for a couple of families to take on,” he said.
“We enjoyed that and so did the residents.”
a summer barbeque sponsored by the Buttery and Evans Head Rotary are going to cook for us.”
We are now seeing the colours I chose for the walls become a reality. One tradie commented, “You do like your colours don’t you.”
“We decided we would do a memorial of some kind in 2015,” she said.
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“I love the whole process and its fun if you introduce humour,” she “Theresaid.was no feeling of ‘discord’ in the group, and we became very tight-knit and “Thatclose. social aspect is very Thereimportant.”will,however, be
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“We also did our own concerts in churches in Lismore, several in Casino and also in AccordingKyogle.” to Patricia, the centrepiece of their
“One of the things we started doing a couple of years ago was going around the estate in Gays Hill and carolsinging at Christmas,” said Patricia.
“We had only been formed a few months when we were asked to sing at the Evans Head RAAF was“ThePatricia.Anniversary,”70thsaidGovernor-Generalthere.Itwasour
What can I say? So many shades of each colour, how can you stick to just one? My VJ feature wall in the master bedroom is just screaming for ‘Party Mint’ while the softer shade of green ‘Cavalier’ will cover the rest of the room.
Next week, I hope to showcase my splashback tiles. Now…that was a headache and a half, narrowing down the choices.Littlesteps.
By the time Patricia and her family arrived in Casino, she was ready to form a community choir. “I put a piece in the local newspaper asking if people would like to start a musical choir,” she said.
“Then during that frst year we joined with a professional opera company who performed Die Fleidermaus and The Magic Flute.
A healthy gathering of 90 Woodburn residents attended the most recent Flood Action Recovery Group at the community hall on September 11. Committee member Kylie O’Reilly said it was a good number considering they advertised the meeting quite“Thelate.highlights of the meeting included the fact that we received a $1000 donation from Ampol
The weather is getting warmer and I’ve dug out the clothes I was wearing a few weeks after the food. It feels like things are coming full circle. We’ve gone a whole couple of seasons past the food, more than 200 days and nearly seven months.Timereally does march on and now they are talking about another La Nina pattern waiting in the wings. Although I work in the media and understand the need to inform, I am getting frustrated with the level of top-notch drama that surrounds these headlines. Or are they just being informative on a topic I do not want to hear?Wefound a plasterer and a painter! For those having a hard time getting the tradies they need, give the Facebook page Northern Rivers Trusted Tradies a visit. We found Dave, an awesome plasterer who has worked tirelessly for us to get our house move
“The money will go to the clean water program which is aimed at community that are not on town water.
frst big gig.
in ready for our new date – September 24.
time as a choir was the musical the One Voice Choir created and performed in honour of the Gallipoli campaign 100-year anniversary.
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Flood group to get water tanks tested
and a $10000 grant from the Summerland Credit Union,” she said.
Ms O’Reilly said, if the test come back positive to anything nasty, they then assist the residents
“In our heyday we had about 30, but with people getting older, people dropped away or moved away. This is another reason we decided to fold, we got down to such a small group, we were no longer a choir.”
with information on how to clean and sanitise their tanks and have them ready tested.
“It was always a joy to see their smiling faces,” said Patricia.
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remnants of One Voice still in the community.
“We have confrmed Kevin Hogan will be a speaker and we are working on a few others,” said Ms O’Reilly.“Wewill also host
SWAN SONG FOR COMMUNITY CHOIR
My offce will be a lovely Spanish Rose (light red) and much of the living areas where there is VJ panelling will be Leaden Sky (grey) all balanced out with Snow Drop (off white) so the house doesn’t turn into a technicolour nightmare.
By ELLEYSAMANTHA
“We had performances,three each with standing ovations. We did everything as authentically as “Wepossible.involved many of the community such as the Men’s Shed who built the sets and Jenny’s mum who painted the backdrops.” Patricia said she will miss the rehearsals of the choir the most.
“I had done a teacher’s training course in England at the Trinity College of Music in London and taught in “Whenschools.I came to Australia, I did high school teaching.”
“I had 74 people turn up! Nearly gave me a heart attack.
The memories of the One Voice Choir will still remain strong with Patricia and the close-knit friends she has made through their time together.
The next meeting of the Flood Action Recover Group will be on October 16 at 4pm.
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“The director was so impressed he used us every time he came to Casino, at least 4-5 Thentimes.”there were the requests retirementnursingperformancesforathomesandvillages.
“We give them a testing kit, they take the sample, hand it back to us and we send it to the lab to be tested.“(This is) mainly for water tanks.”
Covid and time have claimed another victim. Patricia White, the founder of the One Voice Choir established in Casino in 2008 has decided it is time for the group to sing its last “Wesong.are sad that we are folding after 14 years, although we haven’t done much in the last 2-3 years,” she said. “Covid decimated the whole thing. Singing was verboten “It’s(forbidden).hardto recover from devastation like that and my health is not Trainedgood.”as a music teacher back in England, Patricia came out to Australia and settled in Newcastle where she conducted the Newcastle choir and formed her own “Iorchestra.livedin Newcastle for 40 years before moving up to Casino,” she said.
“So, Jenny Strever wrote the script, I researched and found a few songs of the period and wrote original music and we created a two-hour musical.
NEWS 5 September 22, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent SAVE THE DATE Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Patient and Carer Information Session A ffree, informative session for patients and carers living with Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Essential Tremor and Tourette’s Syndrome. RRegistrations essential Keynote Refreshmentsspeakers:provided after the session Register here or via the QR Code by 330 September 2022 Queries: Janet Voight Email: apcn@uq.edu.au Phone: (07) 3346 6311 or 0429 634 918 — Kingscliff, NSW
Professor Sah said deep brain stimulation (DBS) technology is life-changing for many Australians who have movement disorders like Parkinson’s
Disease.“These conditions require life-long treatment and care, and many people are unaware of the potential of DBS to manage their health better,” Professor Sah“Wesaid.hold community information sessions to explain how DBS is used to treat various conditions and discuss our ongoing research.
“For example, Professor Peter Silburn and his team have worked with Abbott Neuromodulation
To register for the information session, please call Janet Voight (07) 3346 6311 or 0429 634 918 or visit https://qbi.uq.edu.au/events
Professor Peter Silburn (Clinical Neurologist) Professor Pankaj Sah (Director, Queensland Brain Institute) A/Professor Terry Coyne (Neurosurgeon) Local speaker (TBA) Saturday 8th October 202 10:30am to 1:00pm Mantra on Salt Beach
On Saturday, 8 October, the Asia Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation (APCN) is holding a free information session in Kingscliff for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Essential Tremor or Tourette’s Syndrome and their carers. Queensland Brain Institute Director Professor Pankaj Sah is one of the keynote speakers.
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An important part of the session is answering questions from the audience, and the APCN team encourage attendees to come with questions.
to develop a remote care platform that allows patients to access treatment from anywhere in the world,” Professor Sah said.
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units of work and next year it will hold a solar car“Wechallenge.alsohave an excursion to the west, where we the students will visit the University of New England and entrepreneurship.”socialonstudentcontinueallitMrNationalWarrumbunglePark,”saidvandenBerg.“Wewillmakeaccessibletostudentsandtorunworkshopsdesignthinking,enterpriseand
Given she’s been around for 70 years, it’s not surprising the Queen turns up in a lot of places.
“Off with her head” - What post-Elizabethan Australia might look like
By TIM HOWARD
The National Anthem of Great Britain, is now God Save the King, not God Save the Queen, oh dammit. Nor is it God Save the Qu-ing, as another with a nimbler tongue had it.
Take 500 students and give them a 1.25 litre empty bottle and tell them to make a rocket out of it, and it is almost guaranteed you have their attention.
figure like Eddie Mabo, or Evonne Goolagong, would be dealt with “down the track”.Inlegal circles there will be some changes made as well.When addressing the legal big guns, formerly known as QCs (Queen’s Counsel) , we must now get used to calling them KCs (King’s Counsel) and refrain from the Freudian slip of calling them a KFC. No need to spell that out. It hasn’t always been thus.When Queen Victoria shuffled off, the new monarch, Edward VII, sent out patent letters to all the QCs advising them they were now KCs, through
“The Big Academy Bottle competitionRocketswas held in Week 2 of this term and had almost 500 students involved with 100 students making it to the fnale.” The winners were
Charles will be forever 73, orAndolder.we should remember the royal head on the coin is not the Australiansback.like to think the echidna, lyrebird, platypus, emu and kangaroo are on the front of our currency.
While the Queen’s head on the coins has to go, apparently her visage on the $5 note is a different matter.Theassistant minister for the Treasury, Andrew Leigh, said the Queen’s head on the note is a reflection of her personal influence, rather than her monarchical status.
So it’s not a straight swap of Charles for Elizabeth or looking left or right in this instance.MrLeigh said questions, such as swapping the Queen for an indigenous
Major award for Lismore academy
The current queen looks to the right, but the new King will be minted looking to the left.
After 70 years it’s going to take time to bed down, although it’s not something Australians will need to worry about too often.
And don’t say it with an Irish accent, it could be taken as dissent.
Linen Company and Yardley of London also guard royal patronage
This is just one of the initiatives used by the Rivers Academy of STEM Excellence (RASE) to enhance the experience for students studying Science, programsschoolsawardsMitchellLearningEducationExcellence.Secretary’sNSWawardreceivedacademythemselves,speakingMathematics.EngineeringTechnology,andTheresultsareforastherecentlyaspecialatthe2022Minister’sandAwardsforMinisterforandEarlySarahsaidthe128showcasewithinnovativeforliteracy,
The first thing that comes to mind is our coinage.
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“We have targeted programs to reach out to those students in particular.”Theacademy will continue working with teachers to help them develop innovative
In Victoria MPs will probably have taken their oath to the new King as that state’s constitution requires. For everyone else it’sAndautomatic.formost of us the challenge will be stop thinking of the King as Prince Charles and remember he is now King Charles the Third.
Unlike our coinage, where Queen Elizabeth’s head will be replaced with that of Charles next year, her appearance on the $5 note is a matter for discussion.
while STEM subjects have often been seen as the domain of boys, Mr van den Berg said the academy was working to break down these stereotypes.“Weareseeing an increasing engagement of girls and Aboriginal students with STEM subjects,” he said.
By ELLEYSAMANTHA
the grace of His Majesty. Thankfully the Royals have allowed lawyers to sort it out for themselves since
But the effigy of the sovereign is actually on the front, or in numismatic terms, the obverse, of the coin.Tails as, as the word implies, is the reverse side of the Therecoin.will be another, more subtle, change.
two girls from Lismore High showing that,
units of lessons to help increase the student’s engagement (in STEM courses) and give meaning to the learning,” said RASE STEM project offcer Zane van den Berg.
Don’t read anything political into that. Tradition demands the new monarch look the opposite direction to his or her predecessor.
Moving to a republic might is off the agenda, but there will be plenty of changes made following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Apparently six versions of the Queen, or her effigy at least, have been minted onto the obverse of our coins since 1953.
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bus, owned and operated by Singh’s Bus Service of Murwillumbah, were injured in the crash.
The male bus driver, aged in his forties and a member of the Singh family, was uninjured and taken for mandatory testing.
Owner of Singh’s Bus Service, Gary Singh, told The Northern Rivers Times his son was back at the wheel despite his shock and sorrow over the accident, which claimed a woman’s life.
“She could’ve been someone’s wife or mother,” Mr Singh said.
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Tweed-Byron Police reports two motorcyclists ‘were travelling east on Numinbah Road when one rider allegedly crossed to the incorrect side of the road and collided with the school bus carrying 14 attendedchildren.’NSWAmbulancethesceneroughly one kilometre North West of Crystal Creek Public School and near ‘Crystal Creek Miniatures’ farmaround 4pm, however the woman died at the scene.
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Offcers DistrictTweed/ByronfromPoliceestablished a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the inau.nsw.crimestoppers.com.1800contactfootageincidentinformationsurroundingcircumstancesthecrash.AnyonewithaboutthisordashcameraisurgedtoCrimeStoppers:333000orhttps://Informationistreatedstrict
A two-year hiatus brought by Covid-19, government travel restrictions and foods, saw the Bangalow Billycart Derby fnally return to the historic hinterland village, bigger and better than before.
Concentrating on the fnish line of the Bangalow Billycart Derby! Picture: @kyldoc
Mr Singh said “plenty of witnesses” had allegedly seen the motorcycle riders who were travelling from Numinbah near Singh,conversation,”be35kmph,35kmphthetheonallegedlytowardsNSW-QueenslandtheborderMurwillumbah,overtakecarsdangeroussectionsofroad,shortlybeforehorrorcrashnearabend.“Iftheyweregoingwewouldn’thavingthisGaryownerSingh’s
Hundreds of delighted spectators lined Bangalow Road in glorious Spring conditions to watch the region’s most creative and daring “daredevils” – young and old – take to theChildrentarmac.as young as fve, to seniors, sporting, celebrity, and novelty teams helped make the
organised by the Bangalow Lions Club,
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street parade, something toFirstcelebrate.heldin 1995, the Bangalow Billycart Derby was proudly
return of the once-annual community event and
in conjunction with the local Bangalow Public School’s Annual Fair ‘The Pit Stop.’
A female motorcyclist has died following a head-on collision with a school bus at Crystal Creek SeptemberWednesdayMurwillumbahnearlastafternoon,14.
Singh’s Bus Service operates 5 school buses on various routes in the area. Gary Singh said the roads remain hazardous for all motorists February’sfollowingdestructive food and urged caution.
“Up ‘til Wednesday, it had been very lucky,” he added.
added.
Bus Service said.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN SCHOOL BUS COLLISION
“The roads are so bad out there, they’re narrow, have potholes, the buses sometimes have to go right off the road to avoid getting hit, people need to slow down,” Gary Singh said.
“My son thought the both of going(motorcyclists)themweretohithim,”he
Police believe the female rider was aged in her 50s. The other, male rider was uninjured. It’s understood he was unaware the tragic accident had occurred, waiting further along Numinbah Road before he was eventually spoken to by police.
Bangalow Billycart Derby returns with a bang!
None of the 14 school children onboard the
4. Healthy mind: using healthy eating, physical activity and social connection to contribute
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doing, so really it was an easy decision to make,” sheMrsaid.Padayachee said the decision had touched
“It could be Grafton turns up for a seconds in a BBC program with its tribute to the queen,” he said.
Jacaranda Festival President Desan Padayachee was on hand early in the day to watch the crown installed on Grafton’s Clocktower.
Mr Padayachee said the crown was originally scheduled for installation on October 16.
Clarence Valley Council, A S Sound Solutions and Wicks and Parker were equally thrilled at the
Grafton and the Jacaranda Festival some international attention. He said the BBC was gathering tributes to the Queen from around the world and would compile them into a program.Thefestival has put together a time lapse of the crown installation and a gallery of photographs which it will send to the BBC.
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The Clarence Valley has repurposed the Jacaranda crown that sits atop Grafton’s clocktower during the annual Jacaranda Festival as part of the region’s farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
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heaviercorrodedwhichaluminiumaroundopportunity.EarlyonTuesday,6.30am,thecrown–replacedtheandmuchsteelcrown in
a nerve on social media with 17,000 hits and 700 likes even before the crown had gone up. He said the whole exercise might gain
Cabarita Beach Shop-top saga fnally ends
Jaca Crown raises for Queen
Jacaranda Festival president PadayacheeDesansaid almost as soon as the Queen died in the early hours of September 9, the festival offce was bombarded with requests to erect the crown earlier than usual.
3. Healthy ageing: Moving more and eating well to stay strong, feel good and prevent falls, for people over 60 years of age and older.
1. Healthy recovery: helping communitiesour get back to healthy eating and active living postfoods.
It follows four months of trying backfips in the approvalstrata-titleprocess for the development, controlled byDeveloperCouncil. Tim Mundy said he was relieved but added it had been a lengthy, movingbetheirfnallystratareceivedpopularlocatedofthatreliefwasLtd,CabaritaTimintent,todeveloperscostlyexhausting,stressful,andexperienceforandbuyers.“I’mstillatalossaswhatwasCouncil’sallalong.”Mundy,DirectorBeachsidePtysaid.MrMundysaiditwith“amixtureofandfrustration”the38newownersthe‘shop-top’units,intheheartofCabaritaBeach,thenewsthetitlingwouldgoahead,andsalecontractscanupheld.Residentsbeginin,nextmonth.
2019 – was hoisted onto the top of the clocktower and at nightfall the same day was fully lit up.
By Tim Howard
getting the crown in place and functioning:
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Ltd told The Northern Rivers Times.
Jacaranda Festival President Desan Padayachee was on hand early in the day to watch the crown installed on Grafton’s Clocktower.
Tweed Shire Council has at last approved a controversial strata title application for a 38-unit ‘shoptop’ development above the CabaritaTimthethesanitystratadecisionupholdrecommendationCouncilunanimouslySeptembercalledMeetingatCouncilWarrentheirlong-ensureswaitingnervoustheBeach-Bogangar.supermarketWoolworthsatCabaritaIt’sfnalgreenlightbuyersweretosee,andtheygettheawaitedkeystodreamhomes.LedbyCouncillorPolglase,ittookjust3-minutesanExtraordinaryofCouncillastMonday,12,tovoteagainstoffcers’toitsearliertorefusethetitleDA.“Thankgoodnessprevailed,andfnalstrata-titlingofunitswillgoahead,”Mundy,DirectorofBeachsidePty
Grant applications should ft into one or more of the following areas:
NorthernInitiativesLifestylePeopleacrossNSWare to beneft from a grants scheme which will see a number of schools, community groups and organisations receive up to $5,000 for initiatives to support them in promoting a healthy lifestyle. The ‘Healthy and Well’ grants scheme which opened Monday, 19 September 2022, supports community groups to launch or grow initiatives to keep people healthy. Ten grants of up to $5,000 each are available for initiatives across the Northern NSW Local Health District.
5. Healthy mob: healthy organisationscommunityurgednextacrosschildrenboost2032LivingEatingofjustsaid.members,”vulnerablereachfabulousjobprogramshealthyinnovativegreattheGraemeHealthandforprogramslifestyleandactivitiesAboriginalpeoplecommunities.ActingManagerPromotion,Williamssaidlocalcommunityisatcomingupwithideasforliving.“CommunityleddoafantasticofcomingupwithideaswhichandincludecommunityMrWilliamsThisinitiativecomesafterthepublicationtheNSWHealthyandActiveStrategy2022-whichaimstothehealthofandadultsthestateoverthedecade.MrWilliamsschools,groupsandacross
“Almost straight away the question came up on the Jacaranda Facebook page, asking if it was possible to put up the crown earlier as a mark of respect to the Queen,” he“Wesaid.thought it was a lovely idea, so straight away we contacted everyone involved so see if we could make it happen.”Asitturned out all those responsible for
The current Jacaranda Queen, Hanna Craig, loved the idea of the Clarence honouring the queen in this way.
“It was something a lot of people thought of
Northern NSW to submit their ideas.
The Richmond Tweed Regional Library’s Lismore Library ‘Pizza Garden’ was a winner of a 2019 Community grant
Northern NSW set to beneft from Local Healthy
to mental wellbeing.
With reports* showing that Australians living in regional, rural and remote communities are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family and domestic violence than people
• Nationally almost 2 in 5 homicides and related offences were family and domestic violence related.
top 50 local government areas with the highest rates of domestic violence assaults, are outside metropolitan Sydney.
• 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15
• ABS 2020 data shows that in 2020 there was an increase of 12% from the previous
safety.”Runby Mel Thomas, a champion black belt and domestic abuse survivor, KYUP! workshops give participants the tools and skills they need to value their safety and well-being, by boosting confdence, working with the women to raise their standards of what they will accept, and to break the silence on domestic violence.”Theregional workshops will run across the coming school holidays, with details as follows: Free all female school holiday workshops in partnership with Regional NSW For ages 12 - 24 Spaces are limited Register at holidayworkshopskyupproject.com.au/www.
• Lismore: 9am Tuesday 27th September
KYUP! to host self-defence workshops for North Coast residents
KYUP! Founder and acclaimed campaigner for women’s rights, Mel Thomas, says of the workshops, “Knowing your self-worth and that you can fght to defend yourself if you need to, is fun, safe and incredibly empowering. KYUP! is violence prevention education that goes beyond awareness into strong-hearted action to support our children, and in particular our girls and young women to close the confdence gap and break the cycle of violence at a grassroots level.”Some shocking stats that highlight the urgent need for workshops of this kind:
• Tweed Heads: 9am & 2pm Wednesday 28th September
A fun, workshop,physicalatthe core of
• Almost 60% of victims of family and domestic violence-related homicide were female
Multiple North Coast towns will beneft from a partnership between KYUP! Project and the Offce for Regional Youth this month, with 5 ground-breaking empowerment and self-defence workshops rolling out across the region. Taking place over the school holidays, the local workshops are the next instalment in a successful campaign that has been targeting regional NSW locations since July. With a focus on breaking cycles of domestic violence and building self-worth along with selfdefence knowledge, the workshops have been specifcally designed for young women and will take place in Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Grafton, and Tweed Heads.Designed to get females of all ages together for a fun but purposeful school holiday activity, the workshops teach basics in self-defence in an environment that will empower young women to believe in themselves.
year.
• Coffs Harbour: 9am & 2pm Monday 26th September
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KYUP! to host self-defence workshops for North Coast residents
Ben Franklin, Minister for Regional Youth, is a strong supporter of the work being done by KYUP! nationally, and said he is proud to be working with the organisation to bring the workshops to regional NSW.“Although it is a sad fact that workshops like those offered by KYUP! are a necessity for Australian women, the truth is that regional centres desperately need this type of empowering initiative to ensure our women and female children know their worth, and know how to champion their own
KYUP!’s programs is the need to ensure females know how to value and protect themselves.
living in major cities, the regional workshops aim to give girls aged 12 to young women aged 24, the skills they need to build confdence and to defend themselves if necessary.Data**also shows that in NSW, one in two domestic violence-related assaults, and 47 of the
• Grafton: 2pm Tuesday 27th September
• 86% of family and domestic violencerelated residentialoccurredhomicidesatalocation
within the benchmark.30-minute
had been marked by signifcant upheaval as communities across the Northern Rivers were coming to terms with the devastating weather events that affected every aspect of life.
“I want to pay tribute to the incredible work of our health teams during this period, when people were dealing with the personal and shared aftermath of these natural disasters,” Mr Jones“Thesaid.way our staff rallied together to support both their colleagues and our wider community was toperformed,electiveasprocedureselectiveensureincrediblycontinuesandcontinuedofoutstanding.”ThestagedresumptionelectivesurgeriesthisquartertheDistricttoworkhardtopatientsrequiringsurgeryreceivethemsoonaspossible.Atotalof3,402surgerieswereareturnnearpre-pandemic
GRAFTON BASE HOSPITAL had 6,914 ED attendances during this quarter. The majority of patients (64.6 per cent) started treatment on time, which is better than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (63.9 percent).
LISMORE HOSPITALBASE had 9,537 ED attendances during the quarter. The majority of patients (57.6 percent) started treatment on time, slightly below the peer group average of 60.8 percent.
DISTRICTMACLEANHOSPITAL had 3,995 attendancesEDduring the quarter, the highest on record for the site. More than eight in 10 patients (81 per cent) started their treatment on time, above the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (76.4 percent). Almost nine in 10 patients (88.5 per cent) left the ED within four hours, which is also above the average for comparable
DISTRICTMURWILLUMBAHHOSPITAL
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI)
response.ongoing$899electivetwo$408Budgetinvestment.partoverservicestostafffull-timeBudget.ofbillionismoreanddoctors,cent-fullbyincreasedmid-2022ifhighertheyatheirencouragedtheirwhiledeterioratedwaitingforprocedurearetocontacttreatingdoctorforclinicalreviewandcanbeplacedinaurgencycategoryrequired.”Betweenmid-2012andNNSWLHDitsworkforceanadditional1,127timeequivalentstaffanincreaseof29.9perincluding223more374morenursesmidwives,and132alliedhealthstaff.TheNSWGovernmentinvestingarecord$33inhealthaspartthe2022-23NSWArecord10,148equivalentwillberecruitedhospitalsandhealthacrossNSWfouryears,asofa$4.5billionTheNSWalsoincludesmillionoveryearstofast-tracksurgeriesandmillionfortheCOVID-19
toOmicronJunehighdepartmenttodayQuarterlyHealthcarereportreleasedshowsemergencyactivitywasduringtheAprilto2022quarter,asthewavecontinueddrivehighCOVID-19 cases and the fu season reached its peak.
said.“New models of care, such as the 23-hour joint replacement program at Lismore Base Hospital, have proven to be successful in reducing the number of days patients need to remain in hospital after surgery, freeing up resources to increase bed capacity.
BYRON HOSPITALCENTRAL had 5,516 ED attendances and the vast majority of patients (87.5 per cent) started their treatment on time, which is above the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (76.4 percent). More than eight in 10 patients (81.2 per cent) left the ED within four hours. Nearly all patients (95.1 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the averagebenchmark,30-minuteabovetheforhospitalsof a similar size in NSW (91 per cent).
High activity at Northern NSW emergency departments
CASINO & HOSPITALMEMORIALDISTRICT had 3,736 ED attendances in the quarter. Almost eight in 10 patients (78.3 per cent) left the ED within four hours and the vast majority of patients (85.6 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff
had 4,383 attendancesEDduring the quarter. The majority of patients (74.5 per cent) started their treatment on time, which is better than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (63.9 per cent). More than eight in 10 patients (81.7 per cent) left the ED within four hours, signifcantly better than the average for 30-minuteEDfromcent)all(61.2hospitalscomparableinNSWpercent).Almostpatients(94.4perweretransferredambulancetostaffwithinthebenchmark, also signifcantly better than the average for comparable hospitals in NSW (80.6 per cent).
THE HOSPITALTWEEDhad 14,145 ED attendances during the quarter, the highest ever recorded at the site. The majority of patients (70.7 per cent) started their treatment on time, which is above the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (60.8 per cent). Almost seven in 10 patients (69.9 per cent) left the ED within four hours, also better than the average for comparable hospitals in NSW (54.7 per cent).
The large number of COVID-19 and fu cases in the community not only presented serious challenges with an increase in complex presentations and admissions to our hospitals, but also due to signifcant staff unavailability as staff contracted or were exposed to respiratory illnesses.Inaddition, following the signifcant foods in Northern NSW in February and March, hospital attendances rose once again as the recovery efforts continued throughout the region.Across the District, there were 55,052 emergency JonesExecutiveperthehours,leftpatientsaverageisduringstartedpatientsquarter.theattendancesdepartmentduringApriltoJune2022Themajorityof(68.9percent)treatmentontimethequarter,whichabovetheNSWstateof62.8percent.Morethansevenin10(72.2percent)theEDwithinfouralsobetterthanNSWaverage(57.6cent).NNSWLHDChiefWaynesaidthequarter
HOSPITALBALLINAHOSPITALINDIVIDUALRESULTSDISTRICT
levels, and a signifcant jump on the prior quarter in which the foods signifcantly affected the ability to continue providing the usual levels of elective surgery.“Weare continuing to work closely with our private hospital partners to increase the number of public patients who are able to receive their surgery at private hospitals, as we work to reduce the impact of the recent disruptions on our waiting lists,” Mr Jones
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Seven in 10 patients (70 per cent) left the ED within four hours, also better than the average for comparable hospitals in NSW (61.2 per cent). More than eight in 10 patients (83 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the (80.6ofthebenchmark,30-minutealsoaboveaverageforhospitalsasimilarsizeinNSWpercent).
hospitals in NSW (79.3 per cent). Nearly all patients (91 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the benchmark.30-minute
had 4,700 ED attendances during the quarter. The majority of patients (63.6 per cent) started their treatment on time. More than seven in 10 patients (75.9 per cent) left the ED within four hours. Further, more than eight in 10 patients (85.2 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark.
“We want to thank the community for their understanding during this period of high activity. Any patients who feel their condition has
NOW BEING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29 th (due to the new public holiday) CELEBRATE SPRING WITH OAK TREE Garden Tour
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Light refreshments will be available.
We are throwing open the gates and inviting the public to come and see the beautiful gardens that the residents of Oak Tree have created.
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In the article ‘health system ‘buggered’ MP tells striking nurses’, Christopher Gulaptis stated he thought the
affected property owners and key community members including some of those on the Nimbin Advisory Group. Now we have a preliminary design, we would like your thoughts and aspirations of what this walking track would look like and how it may best serve the community of Nimbin, and provide for a wonderful tourist attraction to those visiting the township of SomeNimbin.brief notes about our concept design:
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• A future artwork project to involve local artists
Using deep brain stimulation to improve treatment for movement conditions
• The majority of the walk will be on private property where pedestrians will have a right of footway.
be maintained by Lismore City Council.
• Make plantings.controlfloratoimprovementsadditionalthecreeklinewithweedandnative
The Nimbin Rainbow Road Walking Track is finally coming to fruition, and we would like your feedback. The community-led project aims to construct a concrete and boardwalk track over 1km long for the active community of Nimbin and its visiting tourists. The project includes designprocessFundEconomicNSWfullybudgetplantings.furniturecreekerectedartwork,way-findinginterpretivepathways,concretelighting,signage,signage,smallbridgesoverthenearbysystem,parkandnativeThetotalof$2.5misfundedbytheBushfireLocalRecovery(BLERF).Councilhasbeguntheofaconceptengagingwith
mRNA couldsocialwearingwereAug/Septratewrong.provesfromdeathsmeansJulydeathsthewhichincreaseJulyand2021contributedthereofdeath.vac-cinesseriouslyIweren’tvac-cines’Covid-19ifthevaccinesharmingpeople?knowoftwolocalsinjuredbytheandpossiblyaTheAustralianBureauStatisticssaysin2020were905deathstocovid,intherewere1,334sofarin2022to315,730.That’sabigforthisyearmightexplainincreaseofoverallthisyearto31of10,757.Butthissome5000extraoccurredthisyearsomethingelseandthatsomething’sAlso,thenationaldeathstartedincreasingin2021whenwestillinlockdowns,masksanddistancingsowhathavecausedthe
• The track will provide for a preferred route for pedestrians from Alternative Way to and from the CBD.
• comingdiscussedsignageInterpretationwillbeinthemonths, but may centre around the Nimbin locality, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and/or the Aquarius Festival held in 1973.
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movement disorders like Parkinson’s Disease. “These conditions require NeuromodulationworkedandProfessorourconditionsistoinformationSahhealthofunawareandtreatmentlife-longandcare,manypeopleareofthepotentialDBStomanagetheirbetter,”Professorsaid.“WeholdcommunitysessionsexplainhowDBSusedtotreatvariousanddiscussongoingresearch.“Forexample,PeterSilburnhisteamhavewithAbbottto
they are often front desk and assist nurses, doctors, patients, and staff in a multitude of ways.
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increase? Perhaps a new vari-ant, more suicides, and people unable to get proper medical care etc or was it the enforced vac-cines? Lockdowns in NSW ended on 15 Dec 2021 and international borders started opening up etc. so maybe that
• The track will
We’d love to hear from you!
source of the problem in the health system that was causing nurses to strike was ‘a bloated doctorsthatofficersandpatient‘admin’.ascommonlyandamongsthospitaltalkinghopefulManagement.ManagersoraboutChriscleanedneedsof‘agraphicfollowingadministration’upwithhisdescriptionoffatmiddlesectionadministrationthattobecutopenandout’.IamassumingthatisactuallytalkingmanagementtechnicallyHealthandExecutiveIamheisnotaboutclericalstaffwhothecommunityinternallyarereferredtoadministratorsor‘Admin’orspecificallysupportofficersclinicalsupportarehospitalstaffhavethenursesandbacks100%,
I would hate the general public on reading Chris’s comments to think that their roles in the hospital are ‘bloated’ or the reason a patient may not get the care they deserve.
Lynette NUMULGIEvans
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explains the peak of deaths in Jan/Feb 2022 but why are monthly deaths still higher than the average after people are having their 3rd and 4th boosters.
On Saturday, 8 October, the Asia Pacific Centre for AustralianschangingtechnologystimulationSahspeakers.isProfessorInstitutetheirTourette’sEssentialDisease,livinginfree(APCN)NeuromodulationisholdingainformationsessionKingscliffforpeoplewithParkinson’sDystonia,TremororSyndromeandcarers.QueenslandBrainDirectorPankajSahoneofthekeynoteProfessorsaiddeepbrain(DBS)islife-formanywhohave
Nimbin’s Rainbow Road Walking Track
develop a remote care platform that allows patients to access treatment from anywhere in the world,” Professor SahAnsaid.important part of the session is answering questions from the audience, and the APCN team encourage attendees to come with questions.Toregister for the information session, please call Janet Voight (07) 3346 6311 or 0429 634 918 or visit qbi.uq.edu.au/eventshttps://
LETTERS & OPINIONSThe12 Northern Rivers Times September 22, 2022
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL NORTH COAST RESIDENTS (FROM COFFS TO TWEED)
NEWSThe14 Northern Rivers Times September 22, 2022
Committee Chair, the Hon Mark Banasiak MLC stated: “While the committee received extensive evidence, at times competing in its view about the future and long term sustainability of the industry, there was a consensus that the demand for timber and forest products is growing and cannot be met with existing supply”.
North Coast Local Land Services ongoingspring,forbeadvisedAgricultureSustainableteamhaslandholderstoawareofthepotentialawetterthanaveragebuildingonthewetconditions
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads from this Wednesday, with double demerits coming into effect ahead of Thursday’s public holiday, the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen and school willwhyroadperiodwantMcCarthytakeitendingwithandoverpeopleissombrethecomplacentdriversMcCarthyandSafety,Deputyoffences.motorcyclemobilespeeding,beDouble2511:59pmSeptemberonapplySaturday.commencingholidaysonDoubledemeritswillfrom12:00amWednesday212022untilonSundaySeptember2022.demeritswillinplaceforallseatbelt,phoneandhelmetTransportforNSWSecretaryforEnvironmentRegulationTararemindednottobethroughoutperiod.“Althoughthisisaoccasion,therestilllikelytobemoreoutontheroadsthenextfewdaysovertheweekendtheschooltermonFriday,soisimportantweallextracare,”Mssaid.“Thelastthingwetoseeoverthisisanincreaseintrauma,whichisdouble-demeritsbeinplacelike
they would for any other public holiday to deter people from doing the wrong thing and putting lives at risk.“Drivers are reminded that this period includes some school days and it is especially important to slow down and take care in school zones at school times – even if you cannot see children near the Studentsroad.”will be at school on Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 September 2022 and school zones will be in place. Drivers are reminded additional penalties can apply for certain offences committed in school zones.Under the Road Transport longopportunitypeopleroadforholidaydayperiodTheaThursdayholidayweekendapplyperiods2017,Licensing)(DriverRegulationdoubledemeritautomaticallyoveralongwhenapublicfallsonaorFriday,orMondayorTuesday.doubledemeritextendstothebeforeapublictoaccountanincreaseinusers,withmanytakingthetoenjoyaweekend.
While rainfall is the most obvious factor in soil moisture, there are several other things impacting soil moisture •conditions:Soil(s)capacity.moisture-holdingand
signifcantly.
North Coast Local Land Services Senior Land Services Offcer Ewan Leighton said many of the decisions landholders must make in preparation for changing seasons are based on the available soil“Inmoisture.drought, a lack
• Irrigation history –fullypre-irrigatedparticularlyorirrigatedin the autumn (probably
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MANAGING FOR A WETTER SPRING
not an issue for most this totofactoringishowdeterminewithvalues,actualschedulingsoileitherpaddocksinstalledmonitoringyouscheduling.”monitoringformismoremoisturefeelingupsomedopastures,”rootzonelevelseyebe“Landholdersseason).shouldkeepingacloseonsoilmoisturewithintheactiveofcropsandhesaid.“Theeasiestwaytothisisbypullingoutplants,diggingsomesoilandandobservinglevelsbutaobjectivemethodtoundertakesomeofsoilmoistureandirrigationTherearefourmethodscouldconsider.Soilmoisture–probesinyourtomeasureactualorinferredmoisturelevels.Weather-based–usingevapotranspirationcoupledcropfactors,tocropuseandfastsoilmoisturebeingdeleted,andinforecastdatadeterminewhennextirrigate.Remotesensing–using
SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE OF THE TIMBER AND FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
report,” said Mr Banasiak.
The broad-ranging inquiry examined the many complex aspects of the timber and forest products industry, with the committee undertaking numerous hearings and several site visits to native forests, plantations and timber-mills to gain a greater understanding of the industry and its challenges. The committee also met with various communities across the state.
• Increasing day length temperature,and which will see an increase in plant usespring,latemovewatertranspirationevapo-(plantuse).Aswefurtherintowinterandearlydailywaterwillincrease
of soil moisture causes major challenges, but the wet conditions we are seeing here on the North Coast can provide just as many diffculties for producers to deal with,” Mr Leighton said.
The final report makes 24 recommendations and 11 findings addressing the current state of the industry and its long term sustainability and future, centring on securing timber supply primarily through an expansion of hardwood and softwood timber plantations amongst other actions moving forward.
• Crops and pasture with large biomass – requiring higher water demand (and use).
Land Services offce on 1300 795 299.
satellite or remote sensing information to inform decisions around plant water use and when next to irrigate.
The Legislative Council Portfolio Committee No. 4 – Customer Service and Natural Resources has today handed down its report into the long term sustainability and future of the timber and forest products industry.
“Over the years, there has been a progressive loss of timber supply, particularly of native hardwood timber, which has only been exacerbated by recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating 2019/20 bushfires”, Mr Banasiak continued.
Plant-based sensors – directly measuring things like sap fow, canopy temperature, and fruit and stem growth.
“The committee has seen firsthand how the timber and forest product industry has suffered from a lack of long term vision over successive governments to address supply issues, industry needs and community expectations. The impact of this cannot be overstated. Indeed, the inquiry was informed by those in the industry who face ongoing uncertainty because of the current timber shortage. Their views reflect the importance of immediate action from the NSW Government. I therefore urge the NSW Government to carefully consider the findings and recommendations of this
A copy of the report and its recommendations, along with the evidence gathered during the inquiry can be found on the committee’s website.
“There are various pros and cons of the various methods – cost, installation, ease of TeamSustainablewebsitesofandtheresourcessaid.wasted,”time,sakeinformationyouandtheissystemtypeandcalibrationinterpretation,ofresults,cropandpastureallcomeintoplay.“Nomatterwhatyouuse,thekeytounderstandwhatdataistellingyoumakingvaluabletoandyourbusiness,fortheofinformationiseffortandmoneyMrLeightonTherearearangeofavailablefromLocalLandServicesNSWDepartmentPrimaryIndustriesorcontacttheAgricultureinyourLocal
since the major food event and through the year.The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a 70% chance of a La Niña reforming in late 2022 which would result in higherthan-average rainfall conditions again this spring and summer. In response to these ongoing wet conditions, landholders may need to adapt their moisture management, pest and weed treatment schedules and livestock feeding approaches.
of Garden Clubs of Australia. The function was held at The Lismore TurfTheClub.weather was not kind but did not deter the wonderful day. The Presi-dent of Garden Clubs of Australia
Australia. A certifcate of appreciation was presented to Lismore Garden Club and accepted by Life Member
Jenny Dowell was our Chairperson for the day and our Special Presenter was Coleby-WilliamsJerry
ragged edges of your standard drooling-chops rude individual. As if their maladjustment and deep ill-suit to being respectful, and comfortable within themselves concealablewasbehind their infantile drive to offend others.American author, Mike Yaconcelli once insightfully noted: “Boldness doesn’t mean rude, obnoxious, loud, or disrespectful. Being bold is being firm, sure, confident, fearless, and not easily intimidated. It means you’re willing to go where you’ve never been, willing to try what you’ve never tried, and willing to trust what you’ve never trusted. Boldness is quiet, not noisy.” To some, this might reverberate like the ultimate postcard from planet earth, but to others it surely encapsulates the dignified manner and grace in which they get through their days. From a exitgeneratesandlovebebrightertheyareadage,normsirreversibleworse,of–wonderfulamoreofAothersofBadpersonalinvariablysaid,Heinleinengineer,authorcommunalsymptomaticpolitics,casemightperspective,broaderrudenessnotsimplybeaofpettypersonalitcouldwellbeofadeepermalaise.AsandaeronauticalRobertA.onceastutely“Adyingcultureexhibitsrudeness.manners.Lackconsiderationforinminormatters.lossofpoliteness,gentlemanners,issignificantthanisriot.”Whichisalsoawayofsayinglet’sallbeawarethepotentialforbeforeanysuchinterpersonalarereached.There’sanoldfolk“Somepeoplelikeclouds.Whendisappear,it’saday.”Assuch,thatpersonothersspendingtimewith,nottheonethatjoywhentheythebuilding.
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from Casino, Tenterfeld, Kyogle, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Bangalow, Wollongbar, Woodburn, Lismore, and Lismore Orchid Society. Over the years we have staged many allRetirementhomes,CompetitionsGardenin-volvingSchoolsandVillagesaddingtothebeautifcation of Lismore.
Cake was cut by long serving mem-ber Fay Ryan and Life Members Dorothy and Charlie
at show time with vegetables and later years became a Horticulture Group. Much of the Garden Club history was lost in foods.
“It is a wise thing to be polite;” once said Arthur Schopenhauer, the German archdeacon of “consequently,melancholy, it is a stupid thing to be rude. To make enemies by unnecessary and wilful incivility, is just as insane a proceeding as to set your house on fire.” That said, if you were to set your house on fire, there is usually someone about to try and put it out; the same is never the case for the person that willingly offends others.
had 2 presentations,’ 21st Century Cottage Gardening‘ and Gardening ‘by Design’ very well received by guests. An Anniversary
The stalls were very well patronized. Lismore Garden Club Zone Rep Mike West moved a vote of thanks to all in Attendance.DawnColes. Secretary. 0448294496 dcoles39@ outlook.com
On being rude by Nigel Dawe
In 1931 joined Garden Clubs of Australia. Fellow Garden Club Members and guests
Cox. Lorraine Emerson, Lynn Faux assisted by a Zone Rep John Bennett planted a Magno-lia Shrub to celebrate the Queens Jubilee. A picnic style luncheon was enjoyed by all.
Lismore Home Garden Club
Lorraine Emerson was in attendance and accompanied by Lynn Faux a Director of withCommunicationsGardenClubsof
Comically, individuals tainted with such chronic typicallywhenstone.asunwrought,Latinderivesofofluxuriatescomment,essencereflectstheyspiritsofdemeanaimedslightestpersonmetAsreductivecredibility,directonlymakingpeoplethings.sayofaregenuinelyirritation-itis,believetheygettingthebetterpeoplewhentheythemostoutlandishLittledoloose-lippedrealisethatcheapshotsevercomesattheexpenseoftheiritispurelybehaviour.such,I’veneverawell-roundedwhomadetheremarkthatdown,soastoanother;insteadup,soastoraisetheofthecompanywerein.Whichtheraw,accurateofEricHoffer’s“Rudenessintheabsenceself-respect.”Relatedly,theorigintheword‘rude’,fromtheold‘rudus’,meaningorrubble,withabrokenWhichisapt,youpondertheroughand
Charlie Cox. Lismore Garden Club commenced to function in 1887 with the Agriculture Society
It is a sad trait, whilst being tragic and evidently pathetic too, that obnoxious people seem to delight in being a nuisance, pesky loud-mouthed additions to just about every interaction they make. Such people, seemingly having led lives where the only thing they ‘do well’ is get under the skin of others.
On Saturday 3rd September Lismore Home Garden Club held a belated 90 year Celebration due to Covid of being a Member
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ETCOrganisationsustainablethechallengesovercomedifferenthelpingCameron.empowerment,”integrity,ontoaspirations.experience,background,barriers,andThentheysupportthemachievetheirgoals.“Ourorganisationisbuiltthevaluesofrespect,successandsaidMr“Wearepassionateaboutpeopleinmanysituationstotheirpersonalanddevelopskillstheyneedtofindemployment.”AsaRegisteredTraining(RTO6998),canalsoassistwith
NEWS 17 September 22, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent etcltd.com.a u Finding you meaningful work that supports your injury, illness or disability We’ve helped thousands of people find work, and our approach is simple. For more information visit www.etcltd.com.auNomatterwhereyouare on yourETCjourney,employmentcanhelp! LEARN MORE
Plus, they’re genuinely passionate about connecting job seekers with employers, across a variety of industries.
training or up-skilling. Plus, they have a range of short courses available to build employability skills, confidence, and resilience. With an extensive network of local employers, the communityoriented company gives participants the best possible opportunity to secure a career that they love.The goals.toayoulikeDESparticipantsServicesDisabilityGovernmentAustralianfundedEmploymentsectorallowstochosewhichprovidertheywouldtosupportthem–andcanswitchatanytime.It’simportanttochooseproviderthatisgoinghelpyouachieveyour
With all the changes happening in the Disability Employment sector, it’s important to know who is available to support you and how.
Funding is available to primary producers for:
Tweed Street Brunswick Heads.Some sections of the route could be sharedpath, depending on location and approvals.
horticulture, forestry and primaryavailableDisaster$75,000complementthisGulaptisinregionalourcommittedeconomy,strongroleplayedindustriesandhorticulture,agriculture,track.businessesindustriesaquaculturegettheirbackon“Ourstate’sforestryaquaculturehaveanessentialinbuildingaandthrivingandwearetokeepingfarmersandkeyindustriesbusiness,”Mrsaid.“ThefundinginpackagewilltheSpecialGrantalreadyforimpactedproducers.”
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primaryFlood-affectedproducers are being urged to apply for further recovery support through the $100 million Critical Producer rebuildingreplantingrecoverprimaryavailablesaidPagecriticalproducergrant.www.nsw.gov.au/andmoreareGrantthegovernments.Federalco-fundedGrant,bytheandStateApplicationsforCriticalProducerprogramnowopen.Forinformationtoapply,visit:FederalMemberforKevinHoganthefundingwillhelpproducersbyrestocking,andessential
RICHMOND Valley residents wishing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II will have the opportunity to do so next Thursday, 22 September, at Queen Elizabeth Park, Casino.
Casino, many having camped in the streets overnight.“History will remember the kindness, compassion and strength of Queen Elizabeth II.”
Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said many people were looking for a way to honour The Queen, who passed away last week aged 96.Cr Mustow said the Richmond Valley had a strong connection with Queen Elizabeth, following her visit in February 1954 with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He said after the Royal visit, Carrington Park in Casino was offcially renamed Queen Elizabeth Park, and the Coraki section of the CasinoWoodburn Road was changed to Queen Elizabeth Drive to recognise the Royals’ journey to the Evans Head RAAF base for their fight out.
NEW GRANTS FOR FARMERS
infrastructure.“Thesegrants will help play an important role in supporting those in the sector who are trying to rebuild and continue producing theprimarygrantsGulaptisfortheircontinueforopportunitytheproducerseligibleopen,fundingMroverwhelmingafterlosses,”Hogansaid.“ApplicationsforarenowandIurgelocalprimarytomakemostofthisandapplysupportsotheycanrebuildingbusinesses.”StateMemberClarenceChrissaidthewillhelpproducersinkeyagriculture,
He said the two magnifcent Bunyan pines now standing tall in Queen Elizabeth Park were planted by Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh during the offcial civic reception. The original fagpole has also been restored to its former glory and will be used during Thursday’s event.“Although I have no memory of The Queen’s visit, many residents tell me it was a memorable event,” Cr Mustow people“Aroundsaid.15,000bravedthe rain to welcome The Queen and Prince Philip to
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is to provide a safe and accessible alternative transport route for the local community, linking urban areas to schools, workplaces and businesses.“Thisisa really exciting project with some huge benefts for the community but selecting a route is highly subjective and the two routes we’ve
ByronPAMPPlanCommunityByronalignsthetwowhatsurroundingBrunswickMullumbimby,connectingHeadsandsuburbsandtheythinkoftheoptionsproposed,”Mayorsaid.TheCyclewayprojectwithgoalsofShireCouncil’sStrategicandBikePlan,anddraftMovingstrategy.
Mullumbimby to Brunswick Heads cycleway route options
• Dairy – up to perennialproductioncropping,livestock,•$100,000Extensivebroadacreturfandtreecrops –up to $75,000
Council is proposing to build a cycle path that connects Mullumbimby to Brunswick Heads and surrounding areas including Ocean Shores and is seeking feedback from the community. Go to WebsiteCouncil’stohaveyour say on the cycleway project by Friday 7 October 2022.“Council is keen to fnd out whether the community supports the idea of a cycleway and what they think about two potential route options currently on the table,” Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon said.One of the proposed routes begins near the rail station in Mullumbimby and heads north along the rail corridor until Synotts Lane and then heads east through adjoining properties, the Brunswick Valley STP and connects to Brunswick Valley Way just north of Rajah Road Ocean Shores.
got on the table are the end result of a body of research of possible scenarios conducted over the last six months,” the Mayor said.
The second option follows Argyle Street out of Mullumbimby and cuts through old paper roads to a section of the Saddle Road and then connects to Brunswick Heads from the southern entry point (the Motorway overpass) to
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Mullum to Bruns Cycleway project – tell us what you think
• Apiary, poultry, and pork – up to $50,000
Queen Elizabeth II was the frst and, to date, the only reigning British monarch to visit Australia. Since her frst visit in 1954, The Queen has visited Australia another 15 times.Thursday’s service will get underway near the Bunyan pines, which are located near the riverbank, at 10.45am. It will involve the laying of foral tributes, a minute’s silence, and a fag-raising ceremony. Everyone is welcome toRichmondattend. Valley residents can express their sympathies on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in condolence books available at Richmond Valley centrescustomerCouncil’sserviceinCasino and Evans Head. The books are available for signing in Casino from 8.30am5pm Monday-Friday, and in Evans Head from decades.QueenrelationshipAustralia’slastingformingCommonwealth,andBuckinghamPageFederalcollected9am-noonMonday-Friday8.30am-4.30pmandSaturday.ThesebookswillbeandsentbyMemberforKevinHogantoPalacearchivedbythepartoftherecordofclosewithTheovermany
• Aquaculture, commercial fshers, and other horticulture such as vegetables,berries,vine crops, cut fowers and nurseries – up to •$30,000 Private native forests and timber plantations – up to $10,000
“The aim of CyclewayBrunswickMullumbimbythetoHeadsproject
“We would like to understand more about the community’s views on the concept of a cycleway
Both of the proposed options are at concept stage only and are subject to thistothereportedOctoberfeedbacktheencouragedandgoTransportCrownstakeholdersowners(nativeTraditionalconsultationinvestigationcontinuingandwithOwnerstitle),landandotherincludingLandsandforNSW.FormoreinformationtoCouncil’swebsiteeveryoneistocompletesurveyandprovidebyFriday72022.AllfeedbackwillbetoCouncilatNovembermeetinginformnextstepsforproject.
entertainment and interactive theatre Special 50th Anniversary show with ALL the “Best Bits” of Dirty AnDick’s!hilarious portrayal of days of yore! Be entertained by our jovial nobleman, lusty wenches, merry minstrel and troubadour. A theatrical presentation full of sidesplitting comedy, witty songs, hysterical antics, madcap games and interactive performance.Indeed,anexperienceawesome-AGame of Thrones with a loadslivewenches,costumedLaugh-a-long,twist!Sing-a-longandClap-a-longANDenjoyafantastic,fullythemednightofOldeEnglishmerrymakingDirtyDick’s-Astageshow,afeast,ladsandhighlyentertainingperformers–It’salloffun!!
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This is indeed a “MUST SEE” Entertainment experience PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION OR JUST A GREAT NIGHT
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• Delicious tasty pudding with succulent sauce.
different for you to enjoy. It’s a hoot and a laugh for everyone – a real comedic bonding experience, so come and (RE) discover Dirty Dick’s! ALL NEW 2022 Stage Show: “The Best of DirtyDick’s”
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Arrival Time: 6.45 pm for 7pm Start. Show fnishes approximately 10.15 pm and then complete your evening, if you wish, by enjoying your venue’s facilities until closing time.Dirty Dick’s is the perfect entertainment for revelers of all ages.
It is ideal for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas parties, Company social clubs, work groups, hens’ nights, farewell parties and reunions. And…for just for the best dinner show experience!
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Dirty Dick’s presents a new stage shows each year. Whether you’re a “frst timer” or you’ve been before, there is always something new and
• Alternate plate served prime roast beef OR tender breast of chicken with jus, garden fresh vegetables & roast potatoes
Tickets – Just $62.50 per person which includes: brilliant stage show AND magnifcent 3 course dinner
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• Tureens of hearty homemade vegetable soup
Throughout the evening, a most hearty 3 course repast is served to your tables by our costumed wenches and lads:
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“These young people play an important role in representing their communities and I am excited to see what ideas they bring to the table.”
community.“TheTaskforce has achieved signifcant outcomes, including the creation of the Regional School Alumni Events Program, as well as securing an additional $10 million commitment for free or subsidised activities for young people in our regions.”TheTaskforce meets four times throughout the year with each meeting focused on the pillars of the Regional Youth Framework: theiryoungincredibleMikalmemberandConnectivity,Wellbeing,WorkReadyCommunity.RegionalYouthTaskforcefortheNorthCoastTesfamariamsaidtheTaskforceoffersanopportunityforpeopletorepresentregionandfeelheard.“Astheprogramcontinues
NSW residents are again being urged to prepare for the risk of flooding, following the declaration of a La Nina event by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) today.NSW
and more youth come through, there will be a substantial platform for young people to present solutions for the issues and challenges faced in their region,” Ms Tesfamariam said.Travel costs, meals and accommodation will be covered for Regional Youth Taskforce members who travel across NSW for meetings.
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Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) Annual Community Grants program opens this Monday, 19th of September 2022, giving local educationartssportshealth&areasGrants$30,000isprojectsbringpartnerbusinessorganisations,groups,andsmallachancetowiththemtotheircommunitytolife.ThecreditunionofferingatotalofinCommunitytoprojectsintheofenvironmentsustainability,&wellbeing,&recreation,&culture,andthatwill
Young people across regional NSW are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce to ensure the voices of youth in their communities are heard.
beneft the population of the Northern Rivers, region, as part of their ongoing commitment in supporting organisations.local
SCCU’s is giving 30k in grants to support community projects in the Northern Rivers region
Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the Taskforce plays an important role in advising the State work,helpthepeopletoTaskforceyourandregions,”thehavetheintovitalfuture“YoungGovernment.peoplearetheofthisStateandit’stheyhavedirectinputprogramsdevelopedbyNSWGovernmentandavoicethatspeakstochallengesfacedintheirMrFranklinsaid.“Ifyouareaged12to24arepassionateaboutregion,beingontheisanopportunityworkwithlike-mindedandletusknowhowNSWGovernmentcanyouandyourpeersliveandthriveinyour
“The ‘How to’ guide is a simple step we can take to help everyone understand what we’re looking for and better articulate their project, their goals, and their plan for working with us.”The Southern Cross Credit Union Community Grants program have been crucial in supporting and developing multiple
SCCU’s Annual Community Grants open on the 19th of September with $30k available to support small groups and business in bringing their community projects to life in the Northern Rivers region.
CALLING ON YOUTH: HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL NSW
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To fnd out more information or to submit an application visit youth-taskforceregional-nsw/regional-https://www.nsw.gov.au/taskforceonOctober12regional-youth-taskforcensw.gov.au/regional-nsw/www.ApplicationsopenfromSeptember2022to232022.Forfurtherinformationthecurrentandpreviousmembersvisit
Cassie Nicole, SCCU Community and Sponsorship Specialist SCCU have also
projects for many years now. Past recipients have made a huge impact on the Northern Rivers using their SCCU grants for a range of initiatives including providing mental health courses, increased the resources of local grants/community/community-www.sccu.com.au/Topublic28th2022,theawomenhousingprogramestablishingprogramdevelopingresiliencecommunityteams,anoutreachforyouth,andamentorforcommunitytenantsandinneedtonamefew.Applicationsopenon19thofSeptemberandcloseontheOctober2022withvotingtofollow.applyvisit:https://
developed additional support for those applying this year, with an improved ‘How to’ guide, which will assist you in your application “We know not all groups applying will have the experience or dedicated resource at hand to help them enter programs like our SCCU Community Grants” added Cassie.
“Community Grants is our largest and most engaging program, and we’re very proud to continue to offer it to our community. We are so much more than fnancial support, we offer volunteer hours, resources, exposure, support, and we believe that together we can continue to help drive our region forward through all the new challenges we face. If you’re a community group or small business, have a project that will help us make a real difference in the Northern Rivers, we want to work with you to make it happen.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said he is looking forward to the formation of the next 18 member taskforce, which includes two members from nine regions, ensuring a wide range of experiences and“Thisopinions.isabout giving a megaphone to young people from every part of regional NSW and ensuring they have a voice in the decision making process - the next generation have great ideas and they’re ready to put them into action,” Mr Toole said.
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sacks on a goat farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. They set up their own record label to release Emily’s debut album which they fnanced by making and selling goats cheese on theThefarm.title track of Emily’s second album ‘Keep Walking’ was playlisted on ABC Radio across Australia and in 2007 she was plucked from obscurity by Don McLean and found herself playing some of the biggest concert halls in the UK including the Royal Albert Hall. Tours with other acts followed including 70 theatre shows with Dr Hook. In 2019, after 12 years away in the UK, Emily and Christian fnally returned to the family farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. They have just fnished Emily’s seventh album ‘A Light To Follow’, due for release in FebruaryAcclaimed2023.as ‘a talent to be reckoned with’ (RnR Magazine), Emily is a classically award-winningname.withcomposermulti-instrumentalist,trainedandpoetfourbookstoherSheisalsoanmental
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Day 1 is pick your own, farm gate sales, the Wild Life Twins show, local produce stalls, co ee, Lions BBQ. No booking is required. e day starts from 9 -2pm.
health advocate and a patron of the UK mental health charity Restore. Her own experience of mental health recovery has strongly infuenced her provokingWithsongwriting.thought-lyrics, a hauntingly beautiful voice and songs ‘bathed in raw, emotional power’ com.atthroughfromconcessions,TicketsJiggiHallNov),Community(25Nov),School(11McKeesdatestomovingintenselyDunhamherliveMagazine),(GuitaristEmily’sshow,featuringhusbandChristianonbass,isanmelodicandexperiencenotbemissed.Emily’sNSWtourareClovassHillHallNov),NimbinofArts(12EatonsvilleHallNov),CorambaHall(26PearcesCreek(2Dec)andHall(3Dec).are$25/$20availableTryBookingEmily’swebsitewww.emilymaguire.
If you need a special dietary requirement, please text us on 0477 212 347 or email us at southvieworchard@gmail.com
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e Grazing Plate for 4 people includes 2 quiches with salad and a complement of 1 bottle of Peach Salad dressing, 1 bag of sourdough crackers to enjoy with 1 jar each of Beetroot relish, Tomato relish and Peach chutney. 2 slices of Peach upside down cake, 2 chocolate tarts, 1 bag of macadamia, 1 jar of olives, 1 jar of olive tapenade and selection of kabana, cheese and seasonal fruits (peaches and nectarines included). Don’t forget so serve ice cream with stewed peaches to nish o your picnic. Feel free to take home what you can’t nish.
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e Wild Life show is at 11am Day 2 is Picnic at the orchard which we call PEACHY PICNIC. e picnic is limited to 100 people. 50 in the morning from 9.30 - 11.30 and 50 in the a ernoon from 2.30 - 4.30pm
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‘MUSIC FOR THE SOUL’ IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Bookings are required and can be done via eventbrite. It is a ticketed event. $35 per person and picnic set up is supplied. You will enjoy a grazing plate.
• Volunteer of the year (individual and group)• Young achiever in community service
following categories: Arts and Citizen of the year• Community
Councillors have voted to approve a strata title atextraordinarywasproponent.review8.2followingatbeachsideapplicationdevelopmentfor38unitsBogangar,aSectiondeterminationrequestbytheThedecisionmadeatanmeetingCouncil’schambers
residential units, was originally approved by the NSW Government in December 2009.
Winners of the 2021 Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open for next year’s awards. Pictured clockwise, from top left: Savannah Fitzpatrick, Madison Fitzpatrick, Amanda Philp, Sven Loemker, Broadwater Village Craft Group, Jack Frost and Murwillumbah Arts Trail organisers (centre).
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culture•
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Calling all local heroes Nominations now open for Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards
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in Tweed Heads tonight and overturns an earlier ruling on 4 August to reject whichBogangar.TweedLotstrataapprovalapplicationapplicationdevelopmentDA21/0983.Thedevelopmentwasseekingfora38-lotsubdivisionat12DP1273396,41CoastRoadatThisdevelopment,includes38
The DA was originally opposed on parking grounds.Council agreed to review its decision after a Section 8.2 determination review of the BogangarthebywereAugust.PortalonlodgedAssessmentPlanningEnvironmentalandActwasbytheproponenttheNSWPlanningonThursday25Representationsalsomade85membersofCabaritaBeachcommunity
calling for approval of the strata title application, and one submission against the approval.Following a requirement to provide
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efforts,
The Tweed has been through some challenging times this year with recognitionsomeonetothecommunityhelpcelebratetoprovideDayeachopen.withAustraliathroughinpeopletogroupsincrediblehasourchallengesrecovery.anddevastatingrestrictions,COVID-19thefloods,theongoingfloodTheextraordinaryfacedbycommunityin2022resultedinsomeactionsbyandindividuals.OneofthebestwaysrecognisethosedoingtheirbestourcommunityistheTweedShireDayAwards,nominationsnowTheawardsareheldyearonAustralia(26January)andanopportunityacknowledgeandthosewhobuildavibrantandmakeTweedagreatplaceliveandvisit.Ifyouknowofwhodeservesfortheir
Cabarita Beach, with Norries Headland pictured in the background, is a popular spot with surfers and beachgoers.
In keeping with usual practice, a CouncillorsonCommitteeCouncil’sunitstitleapplicationdevelopmenttostrata-theresidentialwerebroughttoPlanningmeeting4August,withvotingto
The meetingsin-personwillbe from midday to 8pm on: • Monday 19 September Club,atTuesdayRSLSeptemberClub,SeptemberMullumbimbyEx-ServicesatClub,•Tuesday20atRSMCasino•Wednesday21atBallinaClub,Ballina•NEWDATE-27SeptemberLismoreWorkersLismore
based products,” Dr Douglas said. “If you maskscoverallsasworkreducetakehistoricalsuspectleadexists,precautionstoexposurewhilstoccurssuchusingdisposableandfacewithaP1orP2 flter when handling or disposing, and do not dry sand or scrape old lead paints. If in doubt, seek advice from a professional lead peopleconsultant.”Leadcanharmofallages, but
Appointments are essential for the in-person meetings. To book go both233,100havedisastersecondmakingWalesnorthernSEyear’sau/bookingsinsurancecouncil.com.toThecostofthisfloodsacrossQueenslandandNewSouthis$5.275billion,itAustralia’scostliestnaturalever.Insurersreceivedaroundclaimsacrossstates.
products are being removed due to the toxic health risk it presents,” Dr Douglas said.The EnvironmentNSW Protection Agency renovation/lead-safetybuilding-and-environment/household-nsw.gov.au/your-https://www.epa.onincludinghomewithinformationprovideswebsiteusefulondealingleadinyourandworkplace,informationrenovations.Visit
Lismore Show 2 0–22 October at the Showgrounds
the audience is invited to come in dress up.
adaptation of Stoker’s story by playwright Crane
Dracula says Give Blood!
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Dracula and Lucy outside Lismore Red Cross Lifeblood centre
Local community urged to protect against lead risks
North Coast Public Health Unit is communitiesencouragingto use appropriate protection when fxing their homes, particularly older structures which may contain lead-based primers, paints or dust in roofs and wall cavities that can become a signifcant health risk.
Dr Paul Douglas, Director North Coast Public Health Unit said elevated blood lead levels can cause anaemia, kidney problems and neurological or developmental effects.
the risks are greater for pregnant women, infants and children. For information on lead exposure in children, visit the NSW Health website: orwhilealsoyoungchildren.aspxPages/lead-exposure-environment/factsheets/health.nsw.gov.au/https://www.“Pregnantwomenandchildrenshouldnotbepresentlead-basedpaintotherlead-containing
Seven local actors play the roles in this play with no role dominating. The character of Professor Van Helsing is, interestingly, written for a woman in Johnson’s adaptation.Ticketscan be booked via the website
Jenny10specialBookingorg.aulismoretheatrecompany.www.($25/$20)enquiriesandadealforgroupsoformore,pleasephoneon0402651394
Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
Lismore LismoreDraculaCompany’sTheatreCountisurgingpeopleto give blood.‘While the doors of Lismore’s Red Cross Lifeblood are closed, donors need to fly down to Ballina to donate’ said Count Dracula ‘but we will be back here in December to take your blood.’‘Wesay ‘Like leaving Dracula in charge of the Blood Bank’ when we describe an
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Communities across the Northern NSW region are being urged to be aware of the risk of lead poisoning as they repair and rebuild structures and landholdings after this year’s foods.
“As repairs continue across the region, people should remain vigilant in dealing correctly with old lead-
to fnd out more.
If you are concerned you or your child has been exposed to lead, contact your general practitioner or the Public Health Unit on 1300 066 informationIndependent055.and advice on lead contamination and assessments is available from The LEAD Group on 1800 626 086 or visit www. lead.org.au.
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Check our website www.northcoastnational.com.au Entries, check the schedules and closing dates. Showgirls, come and join us for the lunch. Sign up to volunteer and give us a hand. Put the dates in your diary and don’t forget it’s FREE entry at the gate.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and insurers will be in northern New South Wales observetoTuesday22dateeventLismoreweather.floodsaffectedmeetingsweekcommunitiesflood-impactedfromnextforin-personwithcustomersbythisyear’sandseverePleasenotethein-personhaschangedfromThursdaySeptemberto27SeptemberacknowledgeandtheNational
Date change for Lismore insurer customer meetings
grass galloping tracks, all weather sand track, swimming creek, undercover walking machine, day yards and grazing area to name a Contactfew. us on 0422 583339 for all inquiries and bookings.
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Daiki has a kind, yet very effective way of training his horses. Over the years he has trained a variety of types and breeds, including performance thoroughbredshorses.offthe track, young and problem horses. Daiki is a qualifed coach available for dressage,
We also specialise in services for race horses, including pre training and breaking in.
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What does Spring mean to you? For koalas it is breeding seasonTheNorth Coast is home to some of the best koala habitat in NSW and North Coast Local Land Services is working hard to protect and enhance important habitat between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.Asheley Goodwill, Koala Project Officer with North Coast Local Land Services, said thanks to 30 wonderful landholdersparticipatingwehave been able to carry out weed control, pest animal control and revegetation services on over 400 hectares of amazing koala habitat.
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was to enable large employers to look at options to rebuild to keep their businesses in the northern rivers.
“I understand Norco are still in discussions with the Government and I encourage them to work together to ensure the company continues for another 100 plus years in Lismore.”
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Here are some ways
“Leemo has views on just about anything”
so this news is terribly sad, not just for the employees and their families, but for the whole town,” Senator Davey“Straightsaid.after the foods, our Government provided funding to Norco to help retain their workforce in the aftermath and this was repeated by the new Government in July.
As the community,Lismorealready battered by foods, wakes to the news of staff redundancies at Norco, Shadow ManagementEmergencyMinister,
The increase of movement, especially around dusk and dawn, over the spring and summer months can make koalas more vulnerable to threats including motor vehicle strike or dog attack.
Leemsaskedamusement?astonishment/(Isimplyaquestion?)‘Ohmybeautiful
climbed into a tree one day a Princess and after having what she described as her most thrilling experience, climbed down from the tree next day a Queen-God bless her.” Purrsies, Leemo.
“Over the coming year we will continue to improve the quality of more habitat and help landholders gain important skills to manage their property for koalas and biodiversity,” Ms Goodwill said.
For more information about koalas in NSW visit nsw.gov.auhttp://www.koala. . And don’t forget you can always record a koala sighting, or koala call, in the I Spy Koala app that can be downloaded for Apple and Android devices.
had maintained the commitment to provide Anchor Business funding to key northern rivers employers but said the news of staff layoffs at the 127 year-old dairy company, despite an offer of funding, was devastating for the tightknit community.
Senator Davey welcomed the fact the new Labor Government
“The communityLismorehas been through so much and there is still a massive effort needed to rebuild,
Senator Perin Davey is urging the Government to work with the Company to ensure the ice cream factory has a future in the region.
‘Leemo Cat’ back. I had an important question for ‘Mum Jane’. ‘Mum, did you know The Queen? I heard on our radio that she had died. People are piost sad. AND, as well Mum, I heard you grizzle when ‘Hard Quiz’ was not on last night ‘cos the death of The Queen coverage was on. Did you know her Mum?’ Crikey, Mum’s look was one of
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boy, NO, I did not know that wonderful lady called the Queen. I had never ever met her, nor been invited to an event that she was hosting.’ I had to ponder on this? ‘But Mum, how come? Do you not know how to curtsey by extending your right foot behind your left, resting on the ball of your foot. Then keep your back straight, your head lowered, and bend your knees outward. Is this why you were never Oooh.invited?’Mum’s look was now of abject horror. Eeeek. ‘Just be quiet Leems you very ridiculous cat, and let me tell you something. Firstly, I am getting KINDA old.
Every year between September and February, koala activity increases as last year’s
Rangers‘walked’wereinwithfor1km or so, then climbed a most sturdy rope ladder to reach the Lodge. Only a 1 night stay was allowed. Dining was communal. Then, back down the ladder next morning to walk out. BUT LEEMS, the magic was that each wee bunk cabin allowed a stunning ‘whole wall’ vision of a waterhole for magnifcent animals . .lions, wrote,Atogether.dogsgiraffes,elephants,zebra,wild...sharingwaterTrulymagic.’Hunter,JimCorbett“ayounggirl
no invitations from lovely Queen?’ More pondering. ‘Mum, there must have been SOME connection with you and the Queen person .... come on .. think about it’. I let her ponder in her boring old woman way. (aaarrgh!) THEN, she said, ‘Yep, Leems, there is something I remember. I stayed at ‘TREETOPS’ Lodge in Kenya. It was a hotel in the Abderdare National Park near Nyeri. I KNEW the lovely Queen Lady had stayed there as well. I checked the guest register, going back many years, and right in front of me was her signature, and below, was that of her husband Philip. They were there in 1952, around the time of the death of her Father King George Vl. So, Leems, I guess I do have a most tenuous connection to the lovely Queen, ‘cos if she stayinglikedatTreetops as much as I did, she must have loved Africa. Treetops is the most magical place ever Leems. You didn’t just ‘arrive’ and check-in.
joeys (baby koalas) move off their mums backs and find their own home range. Also, during this time male koalas will often travel long distances looking for females. In addition to having a bigger nose than females and a scent gland on their chest, male koalas can be identified by the loud bellowing and snarling noises they make as they move through the bush at night.
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sure there is a way a koala could escape, this could include leaving logs against the fence at intervals so that they could climb out. If you do find a koala that is injured or pleasedisorientated,contactyour local wildlife rescue organisation:
did‘MUM,YOU know the QUEEN?’
that you can reduce your threat to koala in the breeding season but also throughout the year:•Drive to the speed limit and conditions; if you see a koala road sign or are driving through known koala habitat (especially but not limited to National Parks and State Forests) consider slowing down or being more aware of your surroundings. Be especially cautious around dusk and dawn when koalas are more
active.•Ifyou live in an area with koalas and you have a pet dog, try to bring the dog inside or keep it on the leash at night. If you have an enclosed fence, make
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Secondly, I have ‘Uncle Arthur Osteo’ in my spine which is a HUGE pain when it comes to doing a curtsey, let alone handsprings, cleaning the roof tiles, or lopping huge trees. So, perhaps you’re quite correct, I cannot perform a curtsey (much like Cherie Blair) with any grace without getting it wrong. I ‘spose that’s why there were
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undertake repair works on Korns Bridge, on Numinbah Road, sometime before the end of the year. These works will also need to be coordinated to reduce impacts to motorists. To improve road safety, a $1 million guardrail package for Numinbah Road is also planned to begin in the frst quarter ofMeanwhile,2023. design works are continuing on
we expect it will take about 4 weeks to complete this frst part of the works. We understand there may be long waits for motorists, however this is necessary for the safety of road users as well as crews on“Traffcsite. controllers will be in place to direct traffc fow, and we will minimise the temporary closures where possible, however please allow for extra travel time while
More food recovery works begin on Numinbah Road
Temporary road closures expected as road repairs continue
NEWS 27 September 22, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent
Council’s Director of Engineering David Oxenham said these food recovery works had started this week and some traffc delays could be“Weexpected.know this section of the road network has taken a battering since the food in FebruaryMarch, particularly with the increased traffc we are experiencing as a result of the closure of Tyalgum Road due to a major landslip there,” Mr Oxenham“Weathersaid.permitting,
Road crews undertaking repairs to the food-damaged subgrade on Numbinbah Road before heavy asphalt is applied.
A map indicating where roadworks will be carried out on Numinbah Road.
Councilhasimpactswillisolatedgenerallyembankmentsrepairs–thevariousrepairsseveralbeforeRoadsectionstraffc,disruptionholidaysundertakenaimsseason.beforehopedtakeCouncil’sadditionalweeksandnearwillweekswhichnearMondayscheduledreconstructionpavementworkstostarton19SeptemberMarkenPlace,willtakeabout5tocomplete.Whencompleted,crewsmoveontotheareaCrooksValleyRoadthiswilltakeabout8tocomplete.Whilethismaymeandelays,intentistoadvantageofwhatistobefnerweatherthewetsummerThisscheduletomaximiseworksintheschooltoreducetoschoolandtoensureallofNuminbaharecompletedChristmas.Therewillalsobeadditionalfoodcarriedoutatlocationsovercomingmonthsthesewillincludetoculvertsandandwillbesmaller,worksitesthathaveonlyminorontraffcfow.TransportforNSWrecentlyinformedtheywill
of Numinbah Road, between the village of Chillingham and Chilcotts Road, and will include road stabilisation and the application of new bitumen seal.
the major landslips on Limpinwood and Zara roads and construction works at these sites are expected to occur next year.These works are part of Council’s commitment to maintain a safe and connected local road network.Formore details about these and other roadworks across the Tweed visit hownetwork,connectedandhowgov.au/roadworks.tweed.nsw.Tolearnmoreaboutwebuild,upgrademaintainasafeandlocalroadincludingweprioritiseroad maintenance projects, visit roads.tweed.nsw.gov.au/
Motorists can expect a furry of activity on Numinbah Road from this week, as key road reconstruction works get into full swing. The works
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Entries will be displayed & judged in Kyogle from January 2nd Winners will be contacted and presentation will take place on Saturday January 21st 2023 at theThisFestival.year’s theme is “From Little Things Big Things Grow” Mr Kev Carmody has given the organising committee permission to use his words. The organising committee are investing in talents of local artisans by funding substantial prize money in the Art prize again as well as the Craft Competition. Our aim is to ensure entries are of a high creative standard and to featuresPaintingparticipation.increaseTheStillLifePrizethree(3)
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age categories. Senior for adults 18 years and older. Intermediate 12 to 17 years & enrolled at high school or Tafe. And Junior for 5 -12-year-olds. This age group saw record entries at the last festival.Prizemoney for the Junior is 1ST PLACE $100: 2ND Place $75: 3rd Place $50 and there will also be 3 Oldinwillartists.respectedjudgedtheAllonlyeaselstocompetitionathis3rd2ndisThe$100:1stPrizeIntermediateawards.encouragementThemoneyis$200:2ndPrize3rdPrize$75.SeniorSection1stPrize$500Prize$250&Place$100:isdefinitelyworthwhileforartistsenter.Sogetyourout.Entryis$5perpainting.thedetailsareonentryform.Theprizewillbeby2well&practicingAllworksbedisplayedwindowsoftheIGABuilding
Summerland Way Kyogle from January 2ndThe2023craft competition will be held in conjunction with the Art prize. This year there are two categories. Soft craft & Hard craft. There are No age divisions. Entries in the soft craft category are to be made of fabric, wool or other fibres. They can be sewn, knitted, woven or crocheted items such as (but not to limited to) soft furnishings, wall hangings, quilts. Entries in the Hard category can be made of wood, metal, clay, recycled items and can include items such as garden ornaments, welded items, carved ornaments, bowls & platters.Thisyear there will be 3 prizes awarded in each category (Hard/ Soft) 1st $500; 2nd $250;These3rd$100itemswill also be displayed in the Old IGA Windows. Entry forms are available from Clay Corner, Kyogle Craft Shop, forCarolineVICsMarketatinformation&NewsMitreNewsagent,Gallery,Casino,TimesTheNimbinRoxyNewsagency,KyogleTheGallery,artGallery,NorthernRiversofficeinCasinoArtWoodenbongTaylors10,Bonalbo&GeneralStoreTheTidyTownstableKyogleFarmersandlocaloryoucancall0459401568furtherdetails.
During the frst week, the road will be temporarily closed for periods of 10-minutes which may cause delays of between 20 and 30 minutes. These temporary closures will be scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm to avoid morning and afternoon peak time traffc.
works are underway.”
for Numinbah Road include
These food recovery works are the frst of a rolling program targeting 3 of the worst sections of Numinbah Road. While the original intent was to carry out these sections sequentially, there will be a period in late September where 2 of the sites will be working simultaneously.Otherworksplanned
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• A Tiny Taste of Tyalgum, Tyalgum – 1 October 2022
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The Kinship Festival will be held at Knox Park, Murwillumbah on 24 September, kicking off a series of exciting events aimed at reconnecting the Tweed community post pandemic and post food.
• Reconnect at Tweed NovemberTumbulgumJunction,–62022
All Let’s Reconnect events will be free to attend with the program funded through a $392,221 grant from the Department of Regional NSW through Tweed Shire culture,shareforAboriginalbydesignedSeptember,MurwillumbahFestivalprogramKickingCouncil.offtheistheKinshipatKnoxPark,on24afreeeventanddirectedmembersofthelocalcommunityfamiliestoconnect,andparticipateincommunity,and
• Momentum YOUth Festival, Bogangar – 25 September 2022
• Jazz in the Tweed, Tweed Heads and South Tweed – 1-30 November 2022 (5 shows)
Regional program launches 13 community
• Band, Burgers and Beer MurwillumbahNight,– 14 January 2023
to March 2023. Each event has been chosen to invigorate and reconnect the community with a range of dynamic experiences – spanning Aboriginal culture and corroboree, to music, food, poetry, and theatre – even freworks!
• New Year’s Eve
Cooke offcially handed over the keys today.“This truck will signifcantly increase the Ballina SES Unit’s ability to respond to food and land-based rescues, as well as storm operations,” Ms Cooke said.
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From festivals to freworks, the Tweed will be coming together through a series of events from September to March aimed at reconnecting the community.Councilwill launch the Together Tweed: Let’s Reconnect calendar of events this September as part of the Reconnecting Regional NSW –Community Events Program.Theprogram is aimed at emergebusinessescommunitiessupportingandastheyandrecover from the 2022 foods and the COVID-19 pandemic.Together
A new $420,000 NSW State RecoveryMinisterandEmergencyseason.ofboostBallinabeenRescueServiceEmergency(SES)HeavyVehiclehasdeliveredtotheSESUnittocapabilityaheadtheupcomingstormMinisterforServicesResilienceandforFloodSteph
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$116 million feet replacement program for the SES.
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• James and the Giant MurwillumbahPeach, –14-30 October 2022 (9 shows)
SES Commissioner
across
“The Ballina SES Unit has had an incredibly challenging
country. Featured will be live music, children’s crafts, artisan markets andUpmore.nextis the Momentum YOUth Festival at Bogangar on 25 September, followed by a Tiny Taste of Tyalgum, a celebration of local favours on 1 October.Council’s Unit CoordinatorCommunity Services Helen Carter said it had been diffcult to select only 13 events from the 36 pleasedMsforfunding.Regionalforaneveryonereceived.submissions“ThankyoutowhosubmittedexpressionofinteresttheReconnectingCommunitiesWecannotwaittheprogramtostart,”Cartersaid.“Councilisalsotoannounce
work they do to protect Government’spartbeencomingdeclaredanotherespeciallycommunities,withLaNinaforthemonths.”ThevehiclehasdeliveredasoftheNSW
all event organisers will attend a specialist access and inclusion workshop prior to their events, meaning events will be open to all in our community.”Afullprogram of events will be published shortly. Please note some venues and dates are yet to be confrmed by event organisers. The program is proudly funded by the NSW Government and delivered in partnership with Tweed Shire Council – Let’s todates(pleaseau.visitoninformationeventReconnect.ForLet’sReconnectupdatesandonwhat’saroundtheTweed,whatsontweed.com.Scheduleofeventsnotesomemaybesubjectchangebyevent
Carlene York said the new vehicle will allow the 74 volunteers of the Ballina SES Unit to more effectively carry out critical lifesaving“Thesetasks.vehicles are used widely by the SES for road crashes, food rescues, storm operations, vertical rescue, industrial rescue and domestic rescue season.”upcomingresponsefurthercapabilitythissevererecovering,experiencing,acrosssaid.Commissionerenvironments,”York“WithcommunitiestheStateorfromweatherevents,newoperationalwillonlyenhanceourforthestorm
– 24 September 2022
• Uki Festival, Uki Village Green – 22 October 2022
• Summer Days Festival, Burringbar – 27 November 2022
12 respondingmonths, to 1,253 incidents, with many of those during the devastating food events across the Northern Rivers in February and March.
• Poets Out Loud 11 November ‘22 – 4 March 2023
Vibrant events calendar set to ignite community connections events the
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“I’m so pleased to able to provide our volunteers with this state-of-the-art rescue truck to better support them in the incredible
• Brew, Beats and Eats, Crabbes Creek – 12 March 2023
NEW RESCUE TRUCK A HEAVY HITTER FOR BALLINA SES
Tweed Let’s Reconnect will facilitate 13 community-led events across the Tweed starting in September and continuing through
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2. Senior Citizen of the 3.YearYoung Citizen of the
The NSW Government is working with Councils in the Northern Rivers to ensure anyone impacted by the 2022 foods, who needs temporary housing, can access it. A accommodationtemporary site is being established in Burnet Street Ballina, for local people who cannot return home because of food damage.
Ballina Temporary Housing Community Drop-In Sessions
to speak to a member of the project team throughout theTheproject.latest information is available at nsw.gov. au/foods/recovery/ temporary-housing
Byron Shire Council wants to hear from the community about their views on replacing Byron Shire’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony, with a more inclusive annual awards program at another time of the year.The community is urged to have a say on Council’s webpage by Tuesday 4 October.
• Drop-in Sessions will be held at the Ballina Bears
“This real-time technology is making it easier for passengers to get to and from work, shopping trips and medical appointments and providing peace of mind for parents picking up their child from the bus stop by sharing important bus information in real time,” Mr Farraway said.
Customers in regional NSW have now had access to real-time data on more than one million bus trips across the state.
throughout the process.
close to it. Site works have commenced and a staged handover to the appointed community housing provider is anticipated in late October.Design constructionand are being managed by John Holland Group and its specialist consultant team with oversight from Public Works. John Holland Group is a
growers and all of the local businesses that rely on the NSW sugar industry.”
how full the bus is. “The Liberal and GovernmentNationalsissecuring a brighter future for NSW families, by improving customer service on our regional public transport network to make it easier to get from A to B. “Since July 2020, more than a million regional bus trips have been tracked, including 555,000 regular route services and 445,000 school bus services. “It is changing the way customers use buses to travel to key locations in their communities and making public transport a frst-choice option for people in the regions.” In rolling out the program in the regions, Transport for NSW has worked with more than 75 bus operators and mapped nearly 18,200 bus stops. Real-time tracking in Griffth and Orange marks the completion of the second phase of
The NSW Sugar Industry been successful in getting approval for a $12.6 million grant for its milling operations under the Anchor Grant scheme.Senator Murray Watt, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry along with NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole visited the Broadwater Sugar Mill late last week to make the theirrepresentativesandthanksexpressedMrSunshineannouncement.SugarCEOChrisConnorshisheartfelttoboththeStateFederalGovernmentforsupportandsaid,
the Transport Connected Buses program. The technology has been rolled out across 16 regional cities, 61 operators, more than 1000 vehicles and close to 1500 routes.
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qualifed builder and has engaged an experienced design team to assess key fooding attributes and stormwater impacts. Resilience NSW will host drop-in sessions next week to provide the community, with more information about the design, construction, and operation of the site.
of the year that could be considered for a new Byron Shire Community Awards program,“ he said. The current categories awarded as part of the program include:
Approximately 53 self-
“We are speaking to a range of stakeholder groups and are putting a survey out to the wider Byron Shire community to fnd out what people think about this idea,” he“Thesaid.aim of this would be celebrate these community awards in their own right … so they are not tied to the current politics of Australia Day and so that we can create an awards program that is more inclusive, that generates more interest and nominations and a more successful event and celebration of our people,” the Mayor said.“We welcome fresh ideas around award categories and times
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway announced the milestone, ahead of the new tracking technology system being rolled out on buses in Orange and Griffth from Monday.
Government support announced for NSW Sugar Industry
“The Anchor grants are going to be critical to our ongoing viability and cash fow”, said Mr Connors.Theactual costs incurred by Sunshine Sugar in the ongoing recovery effort is expected to be close to $44m with insurance covering $30m. The fnancial assistance provided under the Anchor Grant scheme will come close to mitigating the overall costs involved.
• Wednesday 21 September, 9am –11am
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Transport Connected Bus technology has been rolled out in Armidale, Bathurst, Bega, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Forbes/ Parkes, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan, Tweed Heads, Wagga Wagga, Greater Nowra, Albury and Tamworth with Orange and Griffth to go live on 12 September.Theycan access realtime data for Orange bus services using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner tool at throughtransportnsw.infowww.orarangeofapps. A list of available apps can be found at transportnsw. info/apps
“We’re exploring the possibility of discontinuing the current format of the Australia Day Awards ceremony held as an evening event on 25th January each year, the day before Australia Day, and moving the community awards to a different date,” Mayor Michael Lyon said.
management.Youcanalso orresilience.nsw.gov.auhousingtaskforce@emailcall0292129200
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Over the six months since the catastrophic fooding across the
5. Sportsperson of the 6.YearCreative Artist of the 7.YearCommunity Event of the Year
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• Wednesday 21 September, 3pm –Feel6pmfree to drop by and ask questions at any time. The project team will have more detail available on the stormwater design, pod design, and site
“More than 1100 buses in 16 regional centres are now ftted with tracking devices, giving commuters up-to-date information in the palm of their hand on where their bus is, its estimated arrival time and
“This is a signifcant contribution, not only for Sunshine Sugar, but for our employees, our
Mr Connors effortsworkforceacknowledgedalsohisfortheirinputtinga
detailed submission together and the support the relevant government agencies provided
Northern Rivers, Sunshine Sugar has been working non-stop to get the business back in operations and has maintained a full workforce, but it has been a huge expense.
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Should Council’s Community Awards be part of Australia Day 2023?
contained housing units will be home to up to 186Recognisingpeople. the importance of placing people as close to their original homes as possible, a prioritisation process will be used meaning that most people that end up moving into the Ballina community will have lived in the Ballina Shire before, or very
RACGP NSW Chair Dr Charlotte Hespe said the foods in Lismore and surrounding communities had been devastating for essential healthcare services.“These recent foods,
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The ofer is only available to households that live in the specifed regions and meet the eligibility criteria. When participating in this program households will receive a free, fully installed 3kW solar system in place of their Low Income Household Rebate.
A 3kW system is designed to generate an average of 12.6kwh per day, which will deliver electricity savings depending on each household’s energy consumption. Managing Director of SAE Group Glen Ashton comments “We know electricity bills continue to place a lot of pressure on households, and we are pleased to be working with the NSW Government to help ease the pressure on low income households.”
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The health statistics show regional and rural communities have poorer health outcomes, and this would make matters worse.
representative body for GPs across the country, the RACGP has long been saying general practice needs to be recognised as an essential service during disaster recovery,” she said.
“GPs play a key role helping communitiestheirintimes
GPs and other essential health services must be supported in times of disaster
from devastating foods.
The RACGP President said the College has long been urging governments to implement reforms to assist GPs in caring for communities impacted by natural disasters.
“We have also been calling for GPs as frontline health providers to be formally recognised in any national natural disaster arrangements in Australia, and embedded in emergency plans across the country, especially in rural areas.
“This is critical to ensure that practices are prioritised to receive immediate access to any support needed so they can rebuild, recover, and ensure ongoing access to care for their patients and communities.
“It’s deeply concerning that many of these essential healthcare services are now considering closing their doors and leaving the area, because they haven’t been able to access suffcient or timely grant funding, which they need to recover.
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RACGP President Adj. Professor Karen Price said urgent action was needed.“Therecent food disaster in Lismore and surrounding Northern Rivers damagedcommunities25primary
of disaster, including in the immediate aftermath and throughout the recovery, but currently their involvement is informal. If general practice was properly included in disaster planning, including the planning, preparation, exercises and debriefng afterwards, it would make a real difference for communities.
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“The recovery has been slow and diffcult for community members, and we also know it has been incredibly challenging for essential healthcare services, many of which had no food insurance because it is unavailable or unaffordable.
The NSW Government is ofering a new way to assist people on low incomes with their power bills by installing free solar systems for eligible households in place of their Low Income Household Rebate. This program aims to improve energy afordability by helping households unlock long terms savings on their electricity bills. While this means you will no longer receive the $285 annual rebate on your electricity bill, you could receive up to $600 in savings per year from your new solar system!
“Residents in Lismore and areassurroundingcontinueto face signifcant mental health impacts from the food disaster. If they lose the local GPs who are providing ongoing counselling and support, as well as referrals to other specialists when people need them, it will have a detrimental impact on peoples’ mental health and wellbeing.
In a show of solidarity, the RACGP has joined with HealthcareRuralsupportforDoctorstheHealthNorthernStaffGuild,ofPharmaceuticalMedicine,ofAustralianAssociation,theorganisationshealthcareincludingAustralianMedicaltheCollegeRuralandRemotetheSocietyAustralia,PharmacytheMedicalCouncilChairofNSWLocalDistrict,andNorthernRiversNetworktocallfederalandstatefortheNSWDoctor’sNetwork’sFlood
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“If essential healthcare services are forced to close because they can’t get the support they need, it will not only impact on the physical health of the people who need them, it will also have a profound impact on mental health.
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“I urge governments to provide immediate support to the healthcare services in need to ensure they can keep their doors open and continue caring for their patients.”
“GPs in disaster areas also tell us that allowing unlimited prescribing of doctor’s bag medicines would make a real difference for patients. The PBS currently allows prescribers to supply certain medicines free of charge to patients for emergency use, but prescribers are restricted to a maximum quantity of medicines. This doesn’t make sense as we should be making access to care and prescribed medicines as easy as possible for those experiencing such hardship.”
“An emergency relief fund also needs to be set up for general practices and access to emergency funding must be easy and with minimal red tape. Because currently, general practice is not well supported by either the federal or state and territory governments in times of disaster.
The crown will now remain on top of the Clocktower until the end of the Jacaranda Season. The Clocktower will be cleaned by Council this Sunday in order to ensure it is well presented when visitors come to the city for this year’s Jacaranda Festival (28 Oct - 6 Nov).The Clarence Valley Council offices in Grafton and Maclean will be closed on Thursday 22 September 2022 in adherence with the National Day of
Creative Director Laena Stephenson said, “The weather forecast for the October long weekend looks perfect and I for one can’t wait to try the food that’s freshly cooked on“You’dsite.” be amazed by the range of food that can be prepared in cast iron camp ovens.”“This annual event attracts skilled amateur cooks to the Clarence Valley from far afeld. Camp oven cooking is hugely popular across Australia,” she said.
“We’ve invited Clarence Valley locals Morphonics to play, plus Brodie Button and Danika of The Button Collective. The everpopular bush dance is back and there will
• Register by using the QR Code if
To see the full festival program and for ticket booking information, head to the festival website clarencevalleycampovenfestival.comwww. or call the offce on 02 6649 4155.
Clarence Valley Council is calling on locals to shine a light on our unsung heroes and nominate them for the 2023 Clarence Valley Citizens of the Year NominationsAwards. are open in the following •categories:Citizen of the
The awards ceremony will be held in Grafton at 10am on Wednesday, 25 January 2023.
Photo credit: Clarence Valley Council
The awards ceremony will be held in Grafton at 10am on Wednesday, 25 January 2023.
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Clocktower crowned to commemorate passing of Queen Elizabeth II
•Year Young Citizen of the
you are interested in being on the Selection •Panel. Nominations and Selection Panel EOIs close 18 November Nominate for 2023 Clarence Valley Citizens of the Year Awards
“I’d encourage anyone who hasn’t already booked in for the weekend to make a day trip on the Saturday, try the food, check out the bands and stay for the fre show.”
The Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival kicks off at Nymboida Camping and Canoeing Centre in just two weeks’ time.
The Clocktower in the Grafton CBD was crowned on Tuesday September 14th to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her passing at Balmoral Castle last week.
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Do you know someone whose contributions have made the Clarence Valley a better place to live?
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Majesty unwaveringdisplayeddignity and devotion to her duty throughout her 70-year reign.“The collaborationswift to organise the logistics of erecting the crown is a credit to all involved including Council staff, the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, Wicks & Parker Cranes and AS Sound Solutions.”
“Parents NSW vouchers can be used for live music and arts, so for anyone who enjoys the great Aussie outdoors, there’s no better opportunity to get involved,” he said.
Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. The public holiday will coincide with the MemorialNationalService to be held in Canberra.
Event Manager Phil Nicholas said, “Several more acts have been added to the line-up since the event was postponed from the June long weekend.”
be a fre show on Saturday evening.”
The Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival is proudly supported by Clarence Valley Council, the Australian Regional Arts Fund, St Vincent de Paul and Fire to Flourish, a program working at the intersection of disaster resilience and community development, in partnership with communities affected by the 2019/20 Australian bushfres.
Countdown to Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival
Year • Community Group Achievement •Award Local Hero
awards recognise the incredible impact of women in regional and rural whatforterritoryselectedsomeTaylorcommunities,”incontributionsforeachdeserve“TheseAustralia.womentoberecognisedandeverydaytheincredibletheymaketheirindustriesandMrssaid.“Thisyearwesawamazingwomenasstateandwinners,vyingthenationaltitleinwasanincredibly talented feld of rural women.”Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW
“Ms Clarke has shown the type of courageous leadership that will ensure that her inspiring work will continue to change lives and positively reshape regional communities into the “Regionalfuture.NSW is a fantastic place to live and work, and it’s exciting to see so many inspiring women being recognised for their work to smash
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Five of rural NSW’s most innovative and inspiring women have been celebrated in Parliament House in Canberra this week at a ceremony for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Agriculturewhofromwinner,Australia,foundedfromStephaniethetodayBronnieMinisterAward.forWomenTaylorcongratulatednationalwinnerTrethewayTasmania,whoMotherlandandtheNSWJosieClarkeBellimbopinnifoundedAbilityin2021.MrsTaylorsaidthese
The NSW Government is committed to supporting women from regional, rural and remote NSW. The Rural Women’s Network now sits within Women NSW in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
“By having these strong connections and batteries in place, more energy will be available to everyone and further improve the grid’s reliability, meaning prices will come down and power bills across the state will be lower.”
• Erin Williams of Livestock Guardian Dogs of Australia
State Signifcant Infrastructure, all of which will help drive power prices down and boost the economy.
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the grid, which will enable its electricity to enter the market once it’s up and running, a project that will create a further 140 construction jobs.”
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Dugald Saunders said he was particularly proud of the state fnalists and their work to enhance the prosperity of rural and regional NSW.
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POWER PROJECTS VITAL TO STATE’S ENERGY FUTURE
today and will close on 19 October. Now is your chance to nominate an inspiring, rural warrior who is making a difference and creating a positive impact. For more, visit www.agrifutures.com.au/https://
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American 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.
10.15 ABC Late News.
10.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final, M, R)
9.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) PC Penhale a case of vandalism.
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This gripping six-part mystery comes to a nail-biting climax tonight as grey-haired Gallic detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) strives to wrap up his swansong case. In the penultimate episode, Baptiste realised that Andras Juszt (Miklós Béres) was the far-right terrorist mastermind known as Gomorrah and had been hiding in plain sight all along. But is it too late for Baptiste to put a stop to the extremist’s evil plan? With British ambassador-turned-sleuthing partner Emma Chambers (Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw, pictured above) by his side, the philosophical Frenchman will do whatever it takes to make sure justice is done.
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7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals Series. First preliminary nal.
Advice for
9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Claridge’s London. (PGs, R) Takes a look at Claridge’s, London.
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5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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Kenny Report.
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Minors. (2006, PG) 11.30 The Best O er. (2013, M) 1.55pm This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 3.35 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.25 Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. (1999, PG, French) 7.30 Gold. (2016, M) 9.45 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.25am Dark Places. (2015, MA15+) 2.30 The Front Runner. (2018, M) 4.35 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) PEACH (52)7MATE (63)SBS MOVIES (32)6am Children’s Programs. 1.05pm Horrible Histories. 2.30 The Dengineers. 3.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 5.00 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.15 Good Game Spawn Point. 5.30 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 6.00 Amelia Parker. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 The Deep. 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Log Horizon. 9.15 Dragon Ball Super. 9.40 Sailor Moon Crystal. 10.00 K On! 10.50 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. 7.30 Premiership Glory. 7.45 The Virus. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.25 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 Premiership Glory. 12.30 America Divided. 1.15 Friday Brie ng. 1.45 The Virus. 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 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.00 Australia’s Best Pools. 11.00 House Hunters Int. 11.30 Hello SA. Noon House Hunters Int. 12.30 House Hunters. 1.00 Bargain Mansions. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Tiny Paradise. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Beach Hunters. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Stone House Revival. 8.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. (Return) 9.30 Building O The Grid. 10.30 Lake Life. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Make This Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 License To Grill. 3.30 Travel, Cook, Repeat. 4.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.00 Nigella Express. 5.30 River Cottage Aust. 6.30 Italian Food Safari. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Heroes. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca. 8.30 Travel, Cook, Repeat With Curtis Stone. (Return) 9.00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Bizarre Foods. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.
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4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
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7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Herculaneum. (Final, PG) Takes a look at Herculaneum.
6am Morning Programs. The to Rowan Dean. 2.00 Afternoon Paul 4.00 Afternoon With The 6.00 Credlin. 8.00 The Show. The Report. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 NewsNight.
10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Bill Burr, Liza Treyger, Drew Lynch and Sommore showcase some of their most raunchy material.
6.30 SBS World News.
Lion.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Bene t Of The Doubt. (2012, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
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11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Emergency. (Mm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
1.00 Home Shopping.
6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Therapist. Noon Hoarders. 2.30 Huang’s World. 3.20 Feeding The Scrum. 3.50 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. 9.50 Adam Looking For Eve. 10.45 American Gods. 11.45 News. 12.40am Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia. 1.30 I Was A Teenage Felon. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Modern Business Australia. 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 Border Security. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon Blood And Treasure. 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
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Noon Revolution. (Premiere) 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: The Nutty Professor. (1996, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Playing With Fire. (2019, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Blockers. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 The Emily Atack Show. (Premiere) 12.15am Stunt Science. 1.15 Revolution. 3.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 3.30
6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Oz Fish TV. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Bush re Wars. 1.00 No Man’s Land. 2.00 Desert Collectors. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Truck Night In America. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 5. Sydney v Hawthorn. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Alien. (1979, M) 12.25am Late Programs.
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8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Part 2 of 2.
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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Neighborhood. 10.30 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 Nancy Drew. (Return) 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince. The (2013, 7.40 (2016, 9.50 Unaccompanied
10.30 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 11.26 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Unapologetically Me. 2.00 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 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998, M) 9.10 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.20 NITV On The Road: Boomerang Festival. 10.20 TikTok And NITV Present: First Sounds. 12.10am 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. BEST ON THE BOX
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Of all the farmers in this fresh season of the hit realityTV series, Will (pictured below) has stood out from the pack. Why? Well, he won the genetic lottery. But will the Brad Pitt look-alike triumph in his search for love? In this syrupy look at farm life through rose-tinted glasses, it’s obvious that not everyone has signed o cameras to follow their every move for the pursuit of romance. But Will seems like the real deal: “I didn’t come here to kiss everyone. I came here to wife,” he declares. Unfortunately, it seems everyone forgot to mention to him the show’s one potentialsussfarmers’snicker)shuddertoTonight,melodrama.certainty:prepareinvoluntarily(andasthefamiliesouttheirin-law.
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9.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Tommy Little, Ivan Aristeguieta and Nina Conti.
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12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 5.30 Power Rangers Dino Charge.
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11.05 Summer Love. (MA15+l, R) Two people share a holiday house. Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. The Drum. of the a look today’s Australia. the home gardener. Baptiste. (Final, Mlv) Reeling Will’s escape, Emma and Julien do everything they can to stop the next attack. With few options, they decide to look for clues at the farmhouse where they found Will.
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7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs learns about the Peace and Prosperity Kitchen Garden Program at Government House Melbourne. Adam Dovile builds a co ee table out of crates. Ed Halmagyi makes football shaped caramel balls.
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A man working for a pharmaceutical company plots his own abduction to make quick money. David Oyelowo, Thandiwe Newton.
8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent and his team after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
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7.30 The Living Room. Miguel Maestre helps throw a surprise 60th anniversary seafood lunch.
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10.30 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)
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1.00 Savage River. (Mal, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
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A/c JS & ML Gorrie sold a Charolais Cross Vealer Bull 626.2c/kg weighed 225kg - $1,408.95
BULLOCKS: NM & K Rhodes $ 2547.00
Light Strs. 710.2 av. 677.1
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A/c Angus McDonald sold Hereford Cross Steers 476.2c/kg averaged 433.3kg - $2,063.53 p/hd
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Steers 530.2 av. 516.2
averaging 537c/kg with a top price of 688c/kg.
and reaching a top price of 394c/kg. Lighter heifer prices also remained steady with those up to 250kg averaging 565c/kg and topping their category at 708c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg saw a drop averaging 427c/kg and reaching a top of 566c/kg.
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YEARLINGS: Garry Rogan $ 1909.94
A/c CJ & CA McDonald sold Charolais Cross Steers 399.2c/kg averaged 611.3kg - $2,440.11 p/hd
Directors, co-owners and co-founders: Jeffrey Gibbs and Sharon Bateman
RECENT LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS
A/c JS & ML Gorrie sold a Charolais Cross Heifer 626.2c/kg weighed 220kg - $1,377.64
Sale Date: 12.09.2022 Number Yarded: 140
Light vealer saw a drop this week with those up to 250kg averaging 592c/kg and reaching a top of 820c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg were stronger
BULLS: P Macks $ 2591.16
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Yearlings
Cow prices held frm this week averaging 333c/kg
TENTERFIELD
TENTERFIELD TOP PRICES
COWS: PW & CM Potter $ 2100.89
while the heifer portion reached 568.2 cents, both returning to the paddock.
Trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 752.2 cents,
A/c The Clarence Gorge sold a Brahman Cow 391.2c/kg weighed 545kg - $2,132.04
Week Ending Friday 16 September
Heavy Strs. 752.2 av. 651.8 550.0 av. 544.3
NRLX Market Report
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Following a week off last week, numbers rose slightly in a mixed quality yarding. There was a sprinkling of Prime Cattle in most categories, overall, the market was dearer across the board. Surprisingly heavy Export Bulls were the highlight, topping at 391.2c/kg realising $3,794. Restockers also saw some good results, however quality was a major factor.
Heifers 505.2 av. 489.1
Ray White Rural held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 16 September with 1,012 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 840c/ kg and averaged 603c/kg and 245kg whilst heifers reached a top of 765c/kg and averaged 575c/kg and 196kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,440 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at $3,540. A small number of bulls sold on the day reached a top of George$10,400.&Fuhrmann
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A/c GJ & RJ Gillfeather sold Angus Cross Heifers 650.2c/kg averaged 190kg - $1,235.38 p/hd
A/c Killarney sold a Brahman/Hereford Cross Cow 396.2c/kg weighed 650kg - $2,575.30
A/c Brett Tibbett sold a Brangus Cow 391.2c/kg weighed 540kg - $2,112.48
Numbers remained steady this sale with a total yarding of 140 head. A mixed quality yarding saw prices meet a dearer market. No steers were yarded this week, whilst a small yarding of bullocks sold to a top of 360 cents.
Hfrs. 500.0 av. 500.0
A/c Geoff Jones sold an Angus Cross Steer 478.2c/kg weighed 455kg - $2,175.81
yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle
VEALERS: KM & HD Crotty $ 1705.00
Weaner Steers sell to $1,705.00
A/c AJ, PJ & SM Williamson sold a Brahman Bull 391.2c/kg weighed 970kg - $3,794.64
will hold a store sale this Friday 23 September with 900 head booked. Further bookings are welcome.
Bull prices saw a slight decrease this week with 24 head sold averaging 335c/kg and 703kg. Steer prices were easier with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 634c/kg and reaching a top of 836c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 448c/kg and topped their market at 610c/kg.
Hfrs. 568.2 av. 568.2
Sale Highlights include:
A plain yarding of Bulls sold to 332.2 cents.
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Heifers 409.2 av. 401.1
A/c IW Shorrock sold a Droughtmaster Steer 700.2c/ kg weighed 120kg - $840.24
Sale 13th September 2022.
HEIFERS: P Macks $ 1864.80
Vealers
NEXT SALE: 26th September 2022, 9:00am Start
Agents yarded a total of 1,015 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 14 September. Young cattle were well supplied and there was a fair penning of cows. Quality of the young cattle was mixed with increased numbers of plain conditioned weaners through the sale, however, there was several pens of well bred cattle offered.
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In the Cow section, heavy weight cows sold to 376.2 cents, while the medium weights reached 371.2 cents. Heifers sold to 409.2 cents.
Feeder steers averaged 497.6c/kg topping at 592.2c/ kg or $1902.06 to $2223.00
WARWICK
Hoggets topped at $170 to average $128.52 down $21/
average $75.16($57down), ewe & lamb units topped at $152 to average $109.28($49down), lamb rams topped at $150 to average $80.50($6down), ewe lambs topped at $181 to average $145.73($33down). The sale average of $148.13 was $7/head up on last sale.
Phil & Gabe Byrnes sold Dorper lambs 51.4kg to Jock young for $187, 46kg to Gr Prime for $175 Carel Rothman sold 48.4kg Dorper lambs to Eversons for $180
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John & Regina Henry sold Dorper x lambs 56kg to Thomas Foods for $175, 52.9kg to GR Prime for $170, 46.8kg to Elliots for $170, 53.3kg hoggets to restockers
This property is the perfect combo of a neat home on small acres with good shedding Our vendor is liquidating
Cows averaged 355c/kg topping at 404.2c/kg or $201702 to $2761.68
MCDOUGALL AND SONS’ SHEEP & LAMB
Agents today had an increased yarding of 1849 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The stock were drawn from the Sth West, Roma, Goondiwindi and New England areas as well as local producers. The market was frm for the export weights as well as fresh light weight lambs to feed on. The mutton and the specialty types such as ewe and lamb units took after the share market and saw a tumble in prices. Good restocker ewes were a main exception as a few Dorper ewes made good rates. Lambs today topped at $195 to average $163.24 ($18up), hoggets topped at $170 to average $128.52($21down), ewes topped at $150 to average $96.34(Par ), wethers topped at $144 to average $103.38($23down), rams topped at $152 to
Vealer heifers averaged 540.4c/kg topping at 598.2c/ kg or $1255.62 to $1675.15
Ewe lambs topped at $181 to average $145.73 down $33/head
Malcom & Pam Turner sold Dorset x lambs 65kg to Take It Easy Meats for $180, 45kg to GR Prime for $122
Mc Nulty Grazing sold Dorper lambs 54.2kg to Eversons for $175, 44.3kg to Gr Prime for $169, 40.7kg to Elliots for $145, 35.8kg to GR Prime for $133, hoggets 62.5kg to restockers for $170, 50kg to Eversons for $120, 4th ewes to restockers for $150, ewes to Eversons for $100
or $1344.13 to $1784.67
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Yearling steers averaged 523c/kg topping at 650c/kg or $1768.42 to $2227.05
her assets & as such 2186 Gwydir Hwy must be sold The three bedroom, one bathroom country style home has a welcoming front verandah & a great back deck to kick back & take in the views of the Ramornie mountains in the distance The house yard is fenced & is generous in size Shedding is plentiful with a double colourbond garage with power & concrete floor, which is adjoined by a high roof shed that is partially enclosed Situated on 7 acres or 2 9 hectares this property would be just perfect for a horse or two or to give the kids a rural upbringing There is one main paddock plus the house yard two permanent dams, and boundary fencing is in good condition You’re a quick 19 minutes drive from the Grafton CBD We have several inspection times scheduled; please don’t delay in coming along to inspect and declaring your interest early David Farrell: 0437 448 455 Ben Clark: 0477 123 770 www farrellmccrohon com au PO Box 417 Grafton We have moved JoJo Newby: 0417 690 637 Office: 02)6642 5200 Our office has relocated to 9 Coldstream Street Ulmarra NSW 2462 Office hours 8.30 5.00 Monday to Friday
for $157
Ewe & Lamb units topped at $152 to average $109.28 down $49/head Lamb rams topped at $150 to average $80.50 down $6/head
Inverclyde Cattle Co sold Dorper lambs 44.2kg and 41.1kg to Elliots Butchery for $150 and $141
Feeder heifers averaged 446.1c/kg topping at 495.2c/ kg or $1678.83 to $1912.50
Whetstone Organics sold Dorper lambs 64.1kg to Thomas Foods for $195
head
Wethers topped at $144 to average $103.38 down $23/head Rams topped at $152 to average $75.16 down $57/ head
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Lambs topped at $195 to average $163.24 up $18/ head
Steers averaged 395.5c/kg topping at 430c/kg or $2020.02 to $2348.40
Sows sold from $280 to $290, Boars to $162, Baconers to $190, Pork from $161 to $188, Light Pork to $183, Stores from $40 to $186 Roosters sold to $20, Hens to $30, Guinea Fowl to $20, Ducks to $30 and Drakes to $35
Ewes topped at $150 to average $96.34 par on last week
Mona Grazing sold Dohne x lambs 56.4kg to Thomas Foods for $156, 55kg to Thomas Foods for $151, 51kg and 44kg to GR Prime for $135 and $100, 60.5kg hoggets to Eversons for $116
LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK SALES W/E 16/9/2022
Numbers were all up and down this week as clients still battle the wet conditions, and with the grass fnally starting to see some growth the impetus to sell may have lost its appeal to some vendors. The cattle numbers shortened up to 428 head, whilst sheep and lamb numbers increased to 1849 head. The markets were similar with the trade and processor types still remaining frm. The restocker and back to the paddock types suffered the most compared to previous sales.
Vealer steers averaged 591.6c/kg topping at 740.2c/kg
Yearling heifers averaged 464.4c/kg topping at 510.2c/kg or $1696.84 to $2153.73
WARWICK
Coolmunda Past Co sold Xb lambs 61kg to Eversons for $191
RECENT LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS
Bulls averaged 400.1c/kg topping at 570c/kg or $1479.06 to $3970.96
Heifers averaged $395.5c/kg topping at 479.2c/kg or $1875.60 to $2396.00
Banaba Past Co sold Xb lambs 60kg to Thomas Foods for $192, 56kg to Eversons for $174, 50kg to Warwick Meats for $165 and 140, Dorper x lambs 54.6kg to Jock Young for $185, 42.72kg to GR Prime for $160, 56kg hoggets to Eversons for $140
Compared with other parts of the world, the report found, price growth for Australian cropping land in recent years has outpaced that of the US, Canada, and Western Europe, “but couldn’t keep up with the surge in Brazil and the eastern EU’s grain export hadRomania”.powerhouse,Grazinglandpricesalsogrownmore in Australia than in North America and Europe.
“Our base case forecast is that farmland price growth will continue, but we expect a signifcant slowdown in the rate of growth of prices in 2023 and the years beyond to 2027 from the unprecedented strong growth seen recently,” Mr Vogel said.
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States and commodities
In addition, Mr Vogel said, these past periods of downturn in farmland values had generally also coincided with changes to farm policy or a combination of lower farm production volumes, commoditylowerprices and elevated input costs.
Slowing, but not declining Slower growth in farmland prices is, however, forecast for 2023 and beyond, the report – which provides a fve-year outlook –says. Although “no decline in farmland prices” is on the horizon.
Local and foreign investors
“The tide is turning slightly as the land market needs to take a breather after the staggering growth over the past 18 months,” he said, “and also given the increased cost of fnance and of farm inputs like energy and fertiliser. And there is also the likelihood of agricultural commodity prices and production volumes in coming years falling short of the exceptionally high or even record levels seen in 2021 and the frst half
For the states, the report found some of the biggest increases in farmland prices in 2021 had occurred in Victoria and
Supply and demand
and good production volumes enjoyed by many in the nation’s farm sector, which have “bolstered farmers’ cash reserves and driven demand for land purchases”.“Formultiple years in a row, the macro settings have been said.beenandAustralianrainfallhighs,movedcommoditiesmostpurchases.favourableexceptionallyforlandPricesofmajoragriculturalhitorclosetorecordwidespreadhassupportedproductioninterestrateshaveatrecordlows,”he
Interest from local and foreign investors is also expected to continue to add depth to farmland demand, the report says.
ag land”, Mr Vogel said.
“Competition has been ferce for land purchases, and we observed a FOMO (fear of missing out) factor, which has sometimes prompted buyers to enter the market earlier than they had planned not knowing when an opportunity may arise again, and, in some cases, entering expressions of interest for a property that were much higher than the productive value might justify in order to secure theOverall,purchase.”sixper cent of Australian farmers have intentions to buy land within the next 12 months, recent Rabobank research shows.
Rather, it is the longer-term recessionary impacts on the broader economy which often follow interest rate hikes that are found to exert downward pressure on farmland values, the report said, and this is generally with a delay of several years.
Interest rates
“Australian data on land values reaching back to the early 1990s does not show an immediate negative impact on farmland values from moderate interest rate increases,” Mr Vogel said, “while the correlation is also weak between land prices in other regions of the world declining and interest rates increases.”
This view is driven by a declining economic outlook, with higher farm operating costs and lower farm incomes expected in comparison with recent buoyant conditions. In addition, Mr Vogel said, the market could not be expected to sustain a continuation of the massive rates of growth seen in land prices in recent years.
In relation to the impact of interest rates, the report says, analysis of past periods of rate rises does not show any immediate downturn in farmland values, either in Australia or abroad.
Australia is strong, the report says, it is a different story when it comes to supply, which remains tight.
more diffcult, they have “not decreased the appetite for Australian
Australian agricultural land set for another year of ‘double digit” growth
“Our research shows that while demand for purchasing more land has come off recent highs, there is still solid appetite for farm expansion, driven by healthy farm balance sheets following good seasons and also a fear of missing out on the few opportunities that come up to purchase land,” Mr Vogel said.
The bank’s analysis – of the data set comprising genuine rural sales and excluding lifestyle and non-market transactions – shows agricultural land prices across the country rose massively in 2021 by 27 per cent (median price per hectare), with double digit annual growth recorded across all“Almoststates.” similarlystrong growthyear-on-yearhasoccurred
so far in 2022 across our available data set, which currently covers about 30 per cent of the estimated full-year 2022 Australian farm sales,” the report says. This preliminary data indicates growth of above 25 per cent in Australian agricultural land prices so far for 2022, suggesting full-year 2022 sales will easily yield double digit growth. The size of land deals is also continuing to commoditystrongofpositivedriventhisStefanandmanagerRaboResearchvalues.inwhencountriesoutpacedAustraliacomparisonInternationalincrease.showshasalsomanyotherinrecentyearsitcomestogrowthagriculturallandReportauthor,generalAustraliaNewZealandVogelsaysgrowthhasbeenbyavery”constellationfactors”,includingagriculturalprices
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ofMr2022.”Vogel said while agricultural commodity prices are likely to stay well above the fve-year average for the next one to two years, costs –including for farm inputs such as fertiliser – are also expected to exceed their fve-year average, and interest rates are rising.“However, in our view, a more severe slowing than our base case forecast or a decline in agricultural land prices would require a signifcant worsening in conditions, like a substantial drought forcing herd liquidation, a multi-year loss of major export markets or the unlikely case of interest rates climbing to the levels last seen in the early 2000s,” he said.
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The price of Australian farmland is set to record another year of “double digit growth” in 2022, agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank says in its newly released annual AgriculturalAustralianLand Price Outlook.Thereport – supported by farmland sales data from DAS Agricultural(DigitalServices) –says “favourable macro forces” are continuing “to swell (agricultural) land prices” in 2022, following “massive growth” seen in 2021.
“We expect corporate infows in Australian agriculture, and more specifcally agricultural land, will remain strong,” Mr Vogel said. “Investors will continue to be attracted to agriculture, not only for competitive returns, but also because returns are often less volatile and not madeturnaround(FIRB)ReviewForeignrestrictionswhileclasses.”correlatednecessarilytootherassetForforeigninvestors,increasedfromtheInvestmentBoardhaveextendedtimesandsomepurchases
While demand for agricultural land in
The most robust study of its type in Australia, the Rabobank Rural Confdence Survey has been conducted since 2000 by an independent research organisation. The next results are scheduled for release in December 2022
Rabobankmonths. regional manager for central and northern NSW, Toby Mendl, said rural industry sentiment was generally quite good however ongoing wet
Mr Mendl said prospects for the coming winter grains harvest varied across regions, with very wet conditions preventing as much as 50 per cent of the usual area from being planted in some parts of central and north-west NSW. He said many farmers will pivot into summer cropping instead this year – some for the frst time – to compensate for the reduced winter crop and utilise the full soil moisture profle.
conditions in the state had presented signifcant challenges to farmers in both the cropping and livestock sectors.
FMD concerns and continued rise in input costs weigh on NSW farm sector confdence
For those farmers surveyed with a pessimistic view on the coming 12 months, 45 per cent attribute worsening conditions to FMD (and 58 per cent of beef producers), while falling commodity prices and rising input costs were also underpinning the negative sentiment.
He said operations had returned to normal for most businesses affected by fooding in northern NSW earlier this year, but fnancial recovery was still underway and, for many, the mentally challenging proposition of how to position their businesses for the future was very much dominating their outlook.Elsewhere in NSW, storage dams were full, which bodes well for irrigated production this year and next.
However, the results do point to a positive longer-term outlook, with close to 90 per cent of farmers surveyed indicating their intention to either maintain or increase investment in their business in the next 12
There is still a strong desire to purchase additional rural property among farmers in the state, Mr Mendl said, and this is supported by the data – 25 per cent of those intending to increase their investment wish to expand their operation with more property.MrMendl said farmers were closely watching the impact of interest rate movements in the rural sector but there was currently little to suggest this was deterring those looking to buy more property.Acomprehensive monitor of outlook and sentiment in Australian rural industries, the Rabobank Rural Confdence Survey questions an average of 1000 primary producers across a wide range of commodities and geographical areas throughout Australia on a quarterly basis.
Mr Mendl said farmers were very worried about the theFMDconsequencesfnancialofanoutbreak,howeverconversationand
This quarter, farmers were specifcally asked about their level of concern in relation to foot and mouth disease (FMD) and in NSW, 96 per cent said they were ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ concerned.Acrossthe state, this
Overlay this, he said, with the ongoing rise in input costs, a softening in commodity prices, and anxiousness about the increased risk of foot and mouth disease incursion, and there was certainly a view that conditions were more likely to deteriorate, rather than improve, over the next 12“Imonths.woulddescribe the current sentiment as two-speed,” Mr Mendl said. “On the surface, many of the long-term fundamentals are good – farmers are in a strong fnancial position following the past two years, and current returns are still very good.
Good conditionsseasonalandhigh commodity prices are, once again, the drivers of positive sentiment this quarter.Dairy, cotton, and sugar producers were the most optimistic sectors, where high commodity prices across all three industries, and excellent water availability for dairy and cotton, was driving the positive outlook.
Further south and across the Riverina, most of the winter crop did get planted with just minor wet-weather damage reported. North of Temora is still very wet, which is impacting crops, but south is better
and yields were again looking positive in these areas.
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quarter’s survey found 13 per cent of farmers questioned expect conditions to improve over the year ahead, compared with 28 per cent with that view in June, while 43 per cent expect conditions to keep tracking at current heights; 38 per cent now believe rural conditions will worsen in the coming year (a jump from 13 per cent last quarter).
Mr Mendl said prices in most sectors had eased a little from historically high levels but were still well above the fve-year average and margins remain strong.
Foot and mouth disease concerns and the continued rise of input costs are weighing on New South Wales farm sector optimism, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confdence Survey results.
While the survey reveals close to half of all NSW farmers expect the currently good business conditions – underpinned by two years of high rainfall and strong commodity prices – to continue over the year ahead, overall confdence has moved into ‘negative’ territory for the frst time since December 2019, with more farmers pessimistic than optimistic about the year
heightened fear about an incursion had lessened in recent weeks.
Mr Mendl said continued proftability on the back of aboveaverage rainfall and strong commodity markets had enabled farmers to invest in their business to boost productivity and resilience into the future.
The survey found 78 per cent of the state’s farmers plan to increase or maintain the current level of investment in their farm business.
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“But underneath all of that are some major challenges from the ongoing wet weather, especially for cropping and sheep producers, and livestock producers are certainly anxious about foot and mouth disease on our doorstep and the impact on our industry should there be an incursion.“Sentiment has come down from brilliant, but it is certainly okay for now.”
More than half the grain growers surveyed expect conditions will deteriorate over the year ahead, overwhelmingly
due to rising input costs.
Mr Mendl said stronger wool prices for fner microns had been helping sentiment at a time when producers faced very challenging animal health conditions because of the particularly wet autumn and winter. Although prices for fner microns had declined in recent days.
Most of the additional spending is set to be directed on-farm, with more than 80 per cent
of increased investment fagged for infrastructure projects such as new yards, sheds, and fencing improvements, while new plant and machinery was identifed by half of those intending to lift investment levels.
Theahead.latest survey, completed last month, shows very little expectation of any further improvement in farm business conditions beyond current levels, with a jump in the number of NSW farmers now expecting conditions to worsen over the year ahead.
But while optimism about conditions improving beyond what they are now has declined considerably, income projections were still very positive among NSW farmers, according to the Moresurvey.thantwo thirds of those surveyed expect their gross farm incomes to increase or remain the same as the past year (26 per cent forecasting farm incomes to be greater over the year ahead), while 32 per cent of farmers expect their income to decrease.
The Bureau declaredMeteorologyofhasthatathird La Niña event is underway in the Pacifc, increasing the likelihood of aboveaverage rainfall during Spring and Summer in eastern Australia.
also provide certainty to food-affected residents on their eligibility for home buyback or land swap schemes, to assist families who are forced or chose to move due to extreme weather and the impacts of climate change.”ChasKeys, former deputy director-general of the NSW State Emergency Service and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action member added: “A third La Niña brings increased wet weather risk to a landscape where the rivers and dams are already full, and the foodplains are saturated. It’s really a wake-up
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burning of coal, oil and gas.“Helping andtheircommunitiesvulnerablebuildresilienceto,abilitytorecover
“We know that extreme weather disasters are only going to get worse due to climate change, and policymakers know exactly how they should respond thanks to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, and the NSW Flood Inquiry.“State and implementgovernmentsfederalshouldthe
A Climate: Rain Bombs, Flash Flooding, and Destruction Third La Niña declared, experts respond
fndings of the Royal Commission into National Natural
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Lismore will cope with a wet spring. These massive rain events will keep happening unless we do something urgently to cut our emissions to protect our farms in the future.”
Dr Simon Bradshaw, the Climate Council’s Director of Research, said: “A consecutivethirdLa Niña is likely to bring above average rainfall on an already saturated east coast, spelling tough times ahead for many Australians. The risk of extreme rainfall and fooding is also exacerbated by climate change, driven by the
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Disaster Arrangements, and the NSW Flood Inquiry as a priority, with a focus on helping vulnerable communities build resilience to climate disasters, as well as getting people out of harm’s way by limiting development on foodprone land.
“Of governmentscourse, also need to be acting on climate change to stop these events from intensifying further, starting with an end to new coal and gas projects in Australia.”
from, worsening food disasters must be a top priority for state and federal governments, and will help minimise the dangers and devastation of yet another La Niña event.“This should include implementationurgent of the 80 recommendations of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, and the NSW Flood Inquiry.“Governments should
Robert Quirk, a farmer from NSW, said: “This is not the news we wanted to hear. I’m worried about how people in
call for governments to stop dragging their feet on the measures needed to protect communities from increasingly intense and destructive foods.
“People are trying to rebuild and get back on top of things, but another huge rain would just be devastating for us.”
“We know the worker
“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.”
two years after the deadly Black Summer Fires and extreme weather events driven by climate change are becoming more and more the“Thefrequent.reportsayshittoAustralian households from foods, fres, drought and other climate-driven events this fnancial year was almost double the decade average of $888 at $1532.
Dr Davis said Farmers for Climate Action’s Fork in the Road report had identifed exactly the same thing and showed consumers were already paying more for food because of climate damage.
Dr Davis said farmers were worried about the cost of insurance premiums, which are rising steeply because of climate insurance“Hugedamage.hikesinpremiums
Cost of living pushed up by climate-driven foods
“We need deep emissions reductions in this, the decisive decade, to protect our farming families and our food supply.”Arecent report by GHD saw GHD Australian Water Market Leader Lindsay Brown noted climate damage to the agriculture sector was not limited to on-farm damage, but also to “ability to transport and equipment losses, and all the things that actually make that part of our economy viable”.
NSW Business,FarmersEconomics and Trade committee chair John Lowe said another La Nina was a serious threat to farmers and regional had“Peoplecommunities.justhaven’ttimetopreparefor
Third wet summer would be ‘devastating’ says farmer
“Australian families can’t afford the huge hit to their hip pocket climate damage is causing.“Insurance Council of Australia fgures reveal losses from the foods were $5.28 billion, while losses in the Black Summer fres were $2.32 billion. This does not take into account the massive health impacts from these climate events.”
of fooding in NSW and Queensland earlier this year.Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said neither working families nor Australian farmers could afford increases in cost of living due to climate damage.“TheMcKell Institute confrms what we knew: Climate change is driving up the cost of living,” Dr Davis“Thesaid.McKell Institute report fnds each Australian family has paid $525 in the increased cost of food and other farm products because of the huge foods in NSW and Queensland earlier this year - foods made far worse by climate change. Those foods came just
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.
following climate damage are coming as farmers continue to count the cost of foods six months ago. Some of our farmer members have reported losses of more than $100 000.
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 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.
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 this growth.Ongoing supply chain congestion leftover
“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.
got 1300mm of rain in 36 hours back at the end of February – that’s almost a whole year in a day-and-a-half – and the ground is still just absolutely soaked.
The cost of living for Australian families is being driven up by climate damage as the Australian Insurance Council costAustraliahouseholdsrevealsacrosspaidahigheroflivingbecause
“I love seeing 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
“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 every turn.
more rain because it has been so wet already,” Mr Lowe“Whilesaid.output for agriculture has been at record levels because of all the moisture, in some places it will actually be stopping people from getting onto paddocks to harvest their full“Catchmentscrops.aresothattherewillbe a
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. The continuing threat of a biosecurity incursion such as foot and mouth disease or African swine fever were also cause for concern.Whilethe neededimportantsaidshortages,theJobsgovernment’sfederalrecentSummitdiscussedissueofworkerMrMartintherewereotherissuesthattobeaddressed to deliver certainty.
“Our farmers produce health plants and healthy animals, and families enjoy the results of this hard work three times a day,” Mr Martin said.
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“We can’t believe it frankly, you just wonder where all the water’s going to go,” Mr Baker said.“One of my neighbours
chance of major foods if we get too much rain in the wrong place, we’re just going to have to prepare the best we can and hope for the best.”
Remove barriers to export success says farm chief
Farmers and regional communities are bracing for yet another soaking with the Bureau of Meteorology confrming another summer of La Nina.Northern Rivers farmer Neil Baker said he and his neighbours were still mopping up the mess from torrential rains earlier in the year, which had devastated Lismore and surrounding areas.
The panel will give an update on the status of FMD and LSD around the world, discuss the obligations landholders have around biosecurity, and talk about what might happen if a disease incursion should occur.
Local Land Services State Veterinarian, Scott Ison, said, “Whilst the initial furry of attention on FMD might have eased, the risk has remained the same. We need everyone who manages property in this state to understand that they play a role. Whether you have one alpaca and a couple of chooks, or 1000 head of cattle, everybody has a responsibility. Not knowing your requirements doesn’t exempt you from the law.”
affairs TV program Landline – will host the line-up of expert speakers including;•DrChris Parker - First Assistant Secretary Biosecurity Animal Division, National Animal Disease Preparedness Coordinator, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
• applying repellent to all areas of exposed skin, using repellents that contain DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
However, NSW Farmers Vice President Rebecca Reardon said a serious lack of housing threatened to derail those plans if not addressed urgently.OnTuesday morning there were 17 rental vacancies in Moree, but
was frst detected earlier this year,” Dr Chant said. “Vaccination is an important part of the public health response but, currently, global supply of JE vaccine is very limited. So we’re urging people to protect themselves by avoiding mosquito bites altogether, particularly as we head into warmer months.”
According to the CDNA criteria, asymptomatic people found to have JE antibodies through serosurvey studies do not meet the case defnition for JE disease, unlike those who were clinically diagnosed.Forfurther information on JE virus and ways to protect yourself go gov.au/JEvaccinehttps://www.health.nsw.to:
• using insecticide sprays, vapour dispensing units and mosquito coils to repel mosquitos (mosquito coils should only be used outside).
The federal
Pip Courtney brings landholders together to scrub up on biosecurity
• Dr Eliz Braddon – NSW Department of Primary Industries, Manager Animal Biosecurity
Hume, Griffth, Lockhart, Murray River, Temora, or Wentworth AND • are aged 50 years or older AND • spend signifcant time outdoors (four hours per day).JEvaccine is available through local General Practitioners (GPs). People who meet the above criteria should make an appointment with their GP and let them know it is for the JE vaccine. GPs may require a few days’ notice so they can order the vaccine.
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• Dr Scott Ison – Local Land Services State Veterinarian
as accessible as possible.
Mulwaree,Federation,Regional,Carrathool,Balranald,AreasLocalanywho:recommendedJEinternationalgroups,(CDNA)NetworkCommunicablelaboratories,DiseasesAustralia’snationalpriorityandsometravellers,vaccineisnowalsoforpeople•liveorworkinofthefollowingGovernment(LGAs):Albury,Berrigan,DubboEdwardRiver,GoulburnGreater
NSW is further expanding free access to Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to residents living in affected regional areas to protect those most at risk. A new seroprevalence survey undertaken by NSW Health found that one in 11 people who took part showed evidence of previous infection.
• re-applying repellent regularly, particularly after swimming, being sure to always apply sunscreen frst and then apply repellent
“Land in regional areas is a precious commodity, not just for housing but in terms of productive output for our food and fbre, so there’s a really tricky balancing act,” Mrs Reardon said.
“You need careful planning to make sure you don’t just build houses and infrastructure on
Critical housing shortage threatens bush push
Pip Courtney - Rural Reporter and host of ABC’s rural current
• removing items that might collect water (such as old tyres, empty pots) outside your house where mosquitoes can breed • improving drainage on your property so that water does not become stagnant•wearing light, looseftting long-sleeved shirts, long pants and covered footwear and socks, especially around dusk and dawn
NSW EXPANDS
The Regional Australia Institute’s calls to have 11 million people living outside capital cities by 2032 were supported by big banks and businesses, with claims it would deliver a $13.8 billion economic windfall to the country.
JE is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes. People are not able to pass the virus to other people.
In addition to the current group of people who work with pigs or mosquitoes or in specialised
Preparedness & Response
JE is a serious disease caused by the JE virus, however only around one per cent of people infected with the JE virus will experience symptoms.
government’s recent Jobs and Skills Summit was a move in the right direction in fnding a collaborative approach to resolve the skills and labour shortages across many industries, Mrs Reardon said, but agriculture and other key regional industries were missing out on opportunities and that would only get worse if urgent action was not taken.Arethink on the way homes were built to accommodate population growth in regional areas – such as medium density housing instead of the traditional quarteracre world-classtoblocksingle-dwelling–wouldbeneededprotectAustralia’sfarmland.
Landline’s Pip Courtney
utmostthegood,andmakingdevelopment,pointforneedagriculturalhighly-productiveland,youtogetthebestbangyourbuck.“We’reatacriticalinregionalsowhileannouncementssettingtargetsisgettingitdoneinrightwayisoftheimportance.”
Humans also cannot get infected with the virus by touching an infected animal or eating animal products, including pork products. mosquitoesAustraliancancarry a range of viruses for which there are no vaccines, so it is vital to avoid mosquito bites.Protect yourself and your family by:
ACCESS TO ENCEPHALITISJAPANESEVACCINE
NSW Health Chief Health Offcer Dr Kerry Chant extended her thanks to the more than one thousand (1,048) participants from communities across Griffth, Temora, Corowa, Balranald and Dubbo who provided blood samples in the survey. These areas were selected on the basis of JE virus activity. One in 11, or 80 in 917 people, showed communitiesJEthewithserosurveythebetweentodied.twoJEclinicallyinfound.wherewerethanbefore,hadwereremainingtheriskwastheinnotwithindicatingantibodies,pastinfectionJEvirusthatwouldhavebeenacquiredanothercountry.AspurposeofthesurveyunderstandingtheofbeinginfectedwithJEvirusinNSW,the131participantsexcludedastheyreceivedaJEvaccinetravelledformoreonemonthin,orbornin,acountryJEiscommonlyTodate,13peopleNSWhavebeendiagnosedwithinNSWthisyearandofthosepeoplesadlyAllwereestimatedhaveacquiredthevirusmid-JanuaryandendofFebruary2022.“Theresultsofthisprovideusvaluableinsightintoprevalenceofpastinfectionsintheseafterit
• Mick Elliott – Local Land Services Senior Biosecurity Offcer
NSW Farmers has welcomed a push to increase the number of people living in regional communities, but warns critical issues must be solved frst.
• covering openings such as windows and doors with insect screens and checking there are no have gaps in them
They will discuss the role of pest animal management and provide essential information on what to look for and what to do if people suspect a disease in their animals.
NSW Farmers Vice President Rebecca Reardon
Landline’s Pip Courtney will facilitate a panel of expert speakers at a webinar next week designed to help absentee landholders understand their farm biosecurity obligations.Withthepossibility of an emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth or lumpy skin disease arriving on our shores, Local Land Services have been arming farmers and industry with the information they need to help protect the country in the event of anTheincursion.agency is now taking this information online to reach a new audience – urban dwellers who own rural property as well as hobby farmers and landholders who farm Part-timepart-time.farmerscan have many competing priorities and may not have time to research their responsibilities when it comes to biosecurity.ButLocal Land Services is determined to fll this knowledge gap, and to make the information
112 job vacancies. The situation was even worse in Griffth, with just six rental vacancies and 300 job“Ifads.we’re talking about getting more people to move out here we need to get serious about fnding them somewhere to live,” Mrs Reardon said.“There’s a massive need for workers in the bush, not just farm workers but also doctors, teachers, tradies and a range of other we’reoccupations.“Thebigproblemgoingtohave is fnding the people to actually build all of these homes we’ll need; 11 million bedrooms won’t build themselves.”
In line with national reporting structures, NSW Health reports any new cases and case locations on the NSW Health website.
are interconnected and achieving them all will put an end to world’s food security issue.
Food security: the world is hungry for a solution
Prof. le Coutre says the Ukraine confict has put pressure on global wheat prices and consumersAustralianwillsoon feel the effects, if not already.
DevelopmentSustainabilityGoals
Both Russia and Ukraine are among the world’s biggest producers of Longcommodities.agriculturalknownasthe
Lucky country Australia isn’t called the ‘the lucky country’ for nothing.Ananalysis by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry concluded that Australia does not have a food security issue.Infact, perinmostconsideredconsumesmoreproducesAustraliasubstantiallyfoodthanitandisoneofthefoodsecurenationstheworld.Only11centofourfood
Don’t let food go to Supplywaste chain issues are one problem, but how often do we see perfectly good meals go into the bin when only halffnished?
For many years, the belief was that supplying people with enough calories would mean they lived longer - but modern health economics tells a different story, says Prof. le“AtCoutre.theturn of the century, we started noticing a plethora of health issues, such as diabetes and obesity, starting to become more common in the community. And then people started realising that what they ate had a huge impact on their health,” he says.
‘breadbasket of Europe’, Ukraine’s share in global wheat exports is about 10 per cent. But export volumes have decreased by about 50 per cent since the war started.
“Ukraine is a huge producer of wheat and sunfower oil. While businesses can still source their wheat from local suppliers, the price they pay is still heavily infuenced by the global market,” he says.
Fromhealthendblueprint(SDG)DevelopmentSustainabilityNationsGoalsrepresentadesignedtopovertyandimproveandeducation.zerohungerto
and vegetables refects our strong agriculture industry,” he says.
“We need to take action now if we want to tackle the emerging food crisis we are in.”
Sadly, even in 2022, these standards have not beenUNSWmet.food security expert, JohannesProfessorleCoutre from the School of Chemical Engineering, says for the world to achieve food security, there needs to be a balance between the health of the population, the economy and the environment.“Thecornerstone of food security is that every person has access to enough safe and nutritious food,” he says.
providing decent work and economic growth, each SDG has its own targets, indicators and progress reports.
“People need access to high quality healthy food – and at affordable prices too. With rising food costs and global food shortages, it harder for people from low socioeconomic demographics to access good food.
confict in one country can have a ripple effect across the world but has also exposed how vulnerable global supply chains can be.
“Food beingshowingcangeopoliticalnations.supplyofwheatimportersBangladeshbutSomaliacountriestightened.upthesewilleverywherehavetriggeredshortagesbythewaraffectedfoodpriceselseandwestarttoseepricesforgoodsslowlycreepasthesupplyhasbeen“ManyAfricansuchasandEgypt,alsoTurkeyorarebigofUkrainiansotheinstabilitythewarwillaffecttheintheseimporting“Sometimesissuesquicklyescalate,adownsidetomoreconnected.”
“While we don’t have an imminent food security problem, our overall economy is still heavily reliant on exports.”In2020-21, Australia’s agricultural sector was worth approximately $71 billion, according to the latest fgures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. With almost 70 per cent of our commodities shipped overseas, this leaves Australia vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions or natural disasters that can impact crop seasons says Prof. le Coutre.“We’ve already seen how confict in countries halfway across the world can impact food prices locally,” he says.
Health is wealth
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“Food security is a multifaceted and multidimensional problem, and the solution must go hand-in hand with strategies that improve the livelihood of people beyond providing food,” he targetsplayallsothesework.it’ssamegasesemittersof–toallonSanitation’.sixlinkingscarcityhelpagricultureenforcing“Forsays.example,sustainablepoliciescanalleviatewaterissues,directlytoSDGnumber‘CleanWaterand“Butitmustbedoneaglobalscaleandstakeholdersneedcommittothegoalsyoucan’thavesometheworld’sbiggestofgreenhouseoperatingatthescalein10years,justnotgoingto“Justastheimpactofissuesarelinked,arethesolutions.Wehaveakeyroletoinmakingsurethesearemet.
Around 30 per cent of the world’s food production goes to waste – that’s 1.3 billion tonnes of food, costing the global securityatwe’llavailability,weisthatpurchasingeveryButworldbefoodconsumers,”retailer,agriculturaleverythat’sbutanfoodsolvingbillionapproximatelyeconomy$940everyyear.Thereisabeliefthattheproblemofwastecouldputendtoworldhunger,Prof.leCoutresaysnotentirelytrue.“Foodiswastedatlevel:bytheproducer,institutionsandhesays.“Sure,ifwereducewastage,theremayenoughfoodinthetofeedeveryone.thatdoesn’tmeanpersonhasthepowertobuyfood.“Whatweneedtodoalsocreatewealth.Ifhavefoodandwealthonlythenhavearealchancesolvingtheglobalfoodproblem.”
saysagriculture.Prof.leCoutrealltheSDG
As defned by the United andhaveallsecurityFoodCommitteeNation’sonWorldSecurity,foodisachievedwhenpeople,atalltimes,physical,social,economicaccess
The complex issue of global food security can only be solved if all nations work together, UNSW expert says.
“If we provide people with inadequate food, it’s only going to create more health issues for them.
“So, it’s important that we shift our focus on further developing the domestic manufacturingfoodand
“However, global issues such as climate change, geopolitical confict and pandemics have really reversed years of progress in eradicating this pressing issue.
Food security may have come more into the spotlight recently in the wake of issues related to COVID-19, rising infation, extreme weather events and regionalised conficts - but it has been for decades on the agenda of the United Nations.
to suffcient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs.
processing market as well.”
is imported and this is mostly driven by diverse tastes and preferences. While we may see short price surges in food from time to time, these disruptions are usually only temporary. Prof. le Coutre believes Australia is in a much better position compared to the rest of the qualitylivestockextremelygoodlandscape“Australia’sworld.foodisinrelativelyshape.Wehavepremiumandtheofourfruits
“A healthy population means they can contribute to a healthy economy which in turn can support providing better food – it’s the economic health cycle.”
Globalisation Globalisation has made the world more connected than ever, bringing notculturesinterdependencetogetherofandeconomies.ThewarinUkrainehasonlyshownushow
The United
While only a handful of the SDGs specifcally call out targets around food, the overarching themes of all 17 goals can be linked to food and
ofExistingcats. treatments on the market are ineffective and have signifcant drawbacks, according to University of South Australia pharmaceutical scientist Professor Sanjay Garg, one of the key collaborators on the threeyear project, led by the University of Newcastle.
Australia has the highest pet ownership rate in the world, with 40 per cent of households owning a dog and 27 per cent owning a cat, incurring signifcant costs in the order of $12 billion a year, with veterinary bills accounting for about 25 per“Itcent.costs each household around $1627 per dog each year and $962 per cat, so anything we can do to make veterinary drugs more cost effective is a win-win for animals and owners alike.”
“Grass fres move three times faster than bush fres and are our greatest threat theacrossState this summer.
AUSSIE ICON BACKS FOREIGN FARMERS
Aussie shoppers are being urged to change their spending habits to support local farmers even as big companies go for foreign imports.
Mr Arkle said
“We live in a global community and shoppers have choice – cheap imported frozen food or something fresh and local – the trick is to look at the label,” Mr Arkle said.
important to get ready now,” Ms Cooke said.
“Get Ready Weekend is an ideal opportunity to fnd out more about making a plan for your family, and preparing for bush and grass fres. It’s also a chance to learn about the new Fire Danger Rating System which has now been rolled out across RuralNSW.”Fire Service (RFS)
“I’d be more than happy to share some top local alternatives that Qantas could use, which would in turn support and promote our country and our food.”
Australia’s 29 million pets look set to beneft from a more effective treatment for Giardia, a common intestinal infection in dogs and cats, thanks to a collaboration between academia and Pharmaceuticalindustry.
farmersAustralianhad a great global reputation for producing incredibly clean, high-quality food, and he urged shoppers to always look at Country of Origin labelling
scientists from fve Australian universities are partnering with veterinary pharmaceutical company Neoculi Pty Ltd to develop a new drug to treat Giardia, which affects at least 15 per cent of dogs, particularly puppies, and approximately 12 per cent
The new Order also allows dpi.nsw.gov.au/varroa.isVarroainformationalcohol-wash,www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/viacallingwashesresultsso,”wherenormalindustrysoineradicateandworkingextraction.removedfromimmediatelyextractedswarmingzonesinwillkeepwashcomplycompletezone.surveillancezonewithinregisteredqueen(andmoveemergencyincommercialregisteredbeekeepersthebluegeneralzonetoorsellqueensescortbees),orcells,toanotherbeekeeper,thebluegeneralorthepurpleemergencyQueenbreedersmusttraining,withalcoholrequirements,andrecordsofsales.Anotherchangeallowbeekeepersrederadicationtomanagebyreturninghoneysuperstothehivewhichtheywereafterhoney“WearecommittedtowithindustrythecommunitytoVarroamiteNSW,whiledoinginawaythatallowstocontinueoperationsitissafetodoMrSaunderssaid.BeekeeperscanreportofalcoholtoNSWDPIby1800084881ortheonlineformatandmoreaboutthemiteresponseavailablefromwww.
NSW Farmers CEO said Qantas passengers were being offered cheese and crackers from New Zealand, something he said was “hardly in the spirit of claimingAustralia”.“Look,Iknowimports from across the ditch as our own is as Australian as Russell Crowe or Neil Finn,” Mr Arkle said.
parks to share information about how to stay safe.
“Theeffects.drug we are
• Know the bush fre alert levels; and
• Discuss what to do if a bush fre threatens your home;
Commissioner Rob Rogers said Brigades will be eventsholdingat their local stations, shopping centres and other public spaces like
the locals who have always supported them.
“More supportthattellingshoppersimportantly,shouldbethesecompaniestheyexpectthemtoourfarmers.”
• Keep all the bush fre information numbers, websites and the Fires Near Me app handy.
developing is safe and effective in one single dose. We are aiming to produce a palatable formulation that pets will take without any resistance.” Prof Garg says.Itshould be available within three years.
confdence about the extent of the current incursion.“Thatmeans we can give beekeepers the fexibility they need to continue essential business operations while still maintaining strong weprotocolsbiosecuritytoensurestayontopofthis
State-wide surveillance will be strengthened to ensure beekeepersNSWhave greater fexibility to continue their helpmovedsurveillancecombinedtheundertakenPrimaryNSWtoeveryofalcoholrequireSaundersNewcastlehivesGovernment’sdetectedmiteeradicationstrongNSWbeekeeperstobeekeeperssurveillanceOrdertoSaundersAgricultureeffectiveMitethroughoperations,anewVarroaEmergencyOrder,today.MinisterforDugaldsaidchangestheEmergencywillincreasetheregisteredarerequiredconducteachyear.“RegisteredacrosshaveshownsupportfortheofVarroaafteritwasbytheNSWsentinelnearthePortofinJune,”Mrsaid.“Thelatestchangesbeekeeperstowashaportiontheirhivesatleast16weeks,andreporttheresultstoDepartmentofIndustries.“ThesurveillanceaspartofVarroaresponse,withtheashivestopollination,providegreater
“This year’s Get Ready Weekend allows residents and landowners to meet their local volunteer frefghters, learn more about what they do and get tips on how to stay Thesafe.”RFS’s top four tips to get ready for the bush fre season are:
“Four out of fve households in bush fre-prone areas have some form of plan for what to do during a fre, and it’s important that people review their plan now so they know what to do if threatened by a fre,” Commissioner Rogers said.
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Rural Fire Brigades across NSW are gearing up to host more than 500 community awareness events on Saturday as part of the annual Get Ready Weekend.Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood StephRecoveryCooke is reminding people to prepare their homes and ensure their bush fre survival plan is up to date.
“It’s important for those companies who trade on Aussie values and tradition to support
destructive pest.”
The $282,339 project with matching funding is being funded by the Federal Government’s ARC Linkage Grant program.Avideo explaining the project is available at: be/5mI4C6_Hxgkhttps://youtu.
BEEKEEPERS CALLED ON TO RAMP SELF-SURVEILLANCEUP
Professor Garg says current drugs have limited effectiveness due to parasitic resistance, require treatmentsmultipleandhave toxic side
“But in all seriousness, we have a great reputation for producing high quality food in Australia, and companies like Qantas that trade on their ‘Australian-ness’ with consumers should support our farmers, and not just use a foreign product.
TIME TO ‘GET READY’ FOR BUSH FIRE SEASON
PETS TO REAP BENEFITS FROM NEW DRUG TO TREAT COMMON INFECTION
“Wet weather may have reduced the immediate risk of fres but it only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy conditions for vegetation to dry out and the fre danger to whichreturn,iswhy it’s so
to support Australian farmers and businesses.
• Prepare your home by cleaning leaves and twigs from gutters, keeping lawns and gardens well maintained, cutting back trees and house;tohosesvegetation,cleaningoverhangingbuildings,shrubsupfallenandhavinglongenoughreacharoundyour
• Caring for State Heritage Grants where applicants can apply for up to $150,000
2024.
“Thanks to the work in connecting subdivision and strata related digital mapping to the NSW Planning Portal, people can better understand the impact of ApplicationsDevelopmentand Subdivision Certifcate Applications while reducing the time it takes to manually review and digitise information, realising a more effcient and customer friendly experience.“Draftstrata plans can now be visualised in 3D which improves the ability of assessing authorities
• Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants where applicants can apply for up to $80,000
The 2023-2025 NSW Heritage Grants program has six including:categories,
emergencies like foods or fres, with more detailed backendtowilllives.”communitiesavailableinformationtohelpprotectandsaveAllcouncilsinNSWbegivenfreeaccessOneRoad,thenewplatformthat
“We update Live Traffc NSW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as we monitor and manage the roadincidentwe’reroadaverage.500minute,frompublishingnetwork.NSW18,000-kilometrestateroad“Thisincludesliveshots155cameraseveryanddetailsofincidentsperdayon“Thishashelpedstateusersandnowplanningtogatherdataoneveryinthestateby
“We want to see applications that engage communities in our rich heritage, contribute to community wellbeing, and support economic activity within local areas.
For more information on the NSW Planning Portal, please visit spatial.nsw.gov.au/pleaseDCSForau/planningportal.nsw.gov.https://www.moreinformationonSpatialServices,visithttps://www.
NSW. Data input through OneRoad will also be available on the Transport for NSW Open Data Hub for third-party apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and TomTom.Newinformation from 22 LGAs, most from regional Northern NSW, will be available on Live Traffc NSW and thirdparty apps from October.
SPATIAL SERVICES ENABLES NEXT STEP IN DIGITISATION FOR NSW PLANNING PORTAL NEWS
and government can work together to better understand and meet their obligations,” Ms Underwood said. “It is a accountabilityandofincreasedeterminationimproveandinassisttoolsplanningstakeholdersplanningprocessesandhelpingbusinessonlytransactions,alternativeconvenienttopaper-basedwhichcantakeplaceduringhoursandistostreamlineenhanceexistingtoimprovetheexperienceforallacrossNSW.“Theportal’sdigitalservices,mappingandreportingtoolseveryoneinvolvedaproposeddevelopmentthisishelpingtoapplicationtimes,transparencytheplanningsystemensuregreaterofall
LGAs will continue to come on board in stages, with priority given to regional councils most impacted by bushfres and foods. All 128 LGAs across the state will be given the opportunity to use OneRoad by 2024.
Applications are open for innovative ideas that boost public access to the state’s most signifcant heritage places and stimulate local economies across NSW.
demand to increase as more councils come on board,” Mr Farraway said.“Thanks to the upgrade the NSW Government is rolling out, Live Traffc will be a one stop shop bringing all of the state’s traffc information into one central beservice“Providinghub.abetterforuserswillvaluableduring
• Local grantswww.heritage.nsw.gov.au/Heritageapplications,includingfoundgrantExamplesNSWprogramHeritageGovernmentGrantsdesignedforlocalcouncils.ofpreviousrecipientscanbehere.Formoreinformation,guidelinesandvisittheNSWwebsiteat
LIVE TRAFFIC NSW TURNS 12 WITH BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
“Our NSW Heritage Grants program is now in its 44th year and has helped deliver fantastic heritage renewal projects right around the state,” Mr Griffn said.
will be able to inform drivers across the state of the best route to take anywhere, any time.”
“This update will mean Live Traffc NSW
The NSW Government is embarking on an ambitious plan to cover every road across the state through Live Traffc NSW as the platform celebrates 12 years helping drivers get from A to B safely and onMinistertime.
“Live Traffc NSW has played a critical role over the past 12 years in providing real
NatalieMetropolitanforRoadsWardsaidthe
• Emergency Works Grants to help address situationsemergencyatstate signifcant sites
“For the frst time ever, we’re also trialling a $1 million matched funding grant, which is designed to protect and promote our heritage by incentivising owners and custodians to revitalise state heritage listed sites and bring them back to life.
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• The new Activating State Heritage Grant where one successful applicant will be awarded $1 million in matched funding
$5 MILLION TO ACTIVATEHERITAGENSW
GovernmentFundDCSwhichePlanningPlatformstakeholders.”TheNSWPlanningispartoftheProgramisfundedbytheDigitalRestart(DRF).TheNSWhasallocated
Spatial ExecutiveServicesDirector Narelle Underwood said Spatial Services’ digitisation of subdivision and strata related land developments would transform how applicants and assessing authorities TwinwinningaroundwayalreadyPlanningapplicationsvisualiseviathePortal.“SpatialServiceshastransformedtheweseetheworlduswiththeaward-SpatialDigitalbringingtogether
government data sources to provide insights for developers and residents to support decision-making and plan the communities of the future,” Ms Underwood said.
such as local councils and private certifers to interpret what can be very complex plans in paper form, enhance quality checks and enable more effective community,environmentPortalanywhereandplanningwherewithpeoplecommitmentNSWfurtherandmappingsaidNarelleExecutiveengagement.”communitySpatialServicesDirectorUnderwoodenablingdigitalofsubdivisionstratadevelopmentsaddedtotheGovernment’stoprovideacrosstheStateanonlineplatformtheycanaccessservicesinformationfromatanytime.“TheNSWPlanningisanonlinewhereindustry
The digital transformation of NSW’s planning system is ramping up with the Department of Customer Service’s (DCS) Spatial Services team enabling 3D digital mapping for subdivision and strata plans through the NSW Planning Portal.
“With a record of up to 660,000 visits a day on the Live Traffc NSW website and apps during the natural disaster events of 2021, a spike in traffc 33 times higher than usual, demand has never been higher for timely and accurate information, and we expect this
$2.1 billion across four years to invest into digital transformation projects through the DRF, with the fund targeting smart, simple solutionstechnologywhichcreate effciencies for customers across the State.
time information to help people move safely around state roads,” Ms Ward said.
powers Live Traffc
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said one of the most important things people need to be able to rely on is accurate and timely road information to make travel easier and safer.
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Study RobertAssociateco-authorProfessorNordonsaid he was amazed that not only did the device create blood stem cell precursors that went on to produce differentiated blood cells, but it also created the tissue cells of the embryonic heart environment that is crucial to this process.
The researchers are cautiously optimistic about their achievement in emulating embryonic heart conditions with a mechanical device. They hope it could be a step towards solving challenges cellsmanufactureworkingdisease.”bloodplentifuldonorsneedproblemlinespluripotentbloodsaid.patient,”samerequireusedIVFsurroundingandofshortages,donortreatmentsregenerativelimitingmedicaltoday:bloodstemcellrejectiondonortissuecells,theethicalissuestheuseofembryos.“Bloodstemcellsintransplantationdonorswiththetissue-typeastheA/Prof.Nordon“Manufactureofstemcellsfromstemcellwouldsolvethiswithoutthefortissue-matchedprovidingasupplytotreatcancersorgeneticDrLiadded:“Weareonup-scalingoftheseusingbioreactors.”
These developmentpromotedsystemstheof precursor blood stem cells which can differentiate into various blood components – white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and others. They were excited to see this same process –known as haematopoiesis – replicated in the device.
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mammals to make blood stem cells from the cells that line blood vessels, known as endothelial cells.“Itwas already known that this process takes place in practicebeneededstem–PDGFRA+withorcellsthattotheystemtriggeredendothelialhowresearcherscellsthesaiddevelopment.duringinonlyunderneathstromalderivedcellscellsandconvertinidentifyingsolveddescribedDrProf.beenprocesscellsPimandahaematopoiesis,”intolineendothelialembryosmammalianwherecellsthattheaortachangebloodcellsduringProf.said.“Buttheidentityofthethatregulatethishadupuntilnowamystery.”Intheirpaper,PimandaandChandrakanthanhowtheythispuzzlebythecellstheembryothatcanbothembryonicadultendothelialintobloodcells.The–knownas‘Mesp1-PDGFRA+cells’--residetheaorta,andsurroundtheaortaaverynarrowwindowembryonicDrChandrakanthanthatknowingidentityoftheseprovidesmedicalwithcluesonmammalianadultcellscouldbetocreatebloodcells–somethingarenormallyunabledo.“Ourresearchshowedwhenendothelialfromtheembryotheadultaremixed‘Mesp1derivedstromalcells’theystartmakingbloodcells,”hesaid.Whilemoreresearchisbeforethiscantranslatedintoclinical–including confrming the results in human cells – the discovery could provide a potential new tool to generate said.thisausedUnlockingcelltransfusionsneedcellstohaematopoieticengraftablecells.“Usingyourowncellsgeneratebloodstemcouldeliminatethefordonorbloodorstemtransplantation.mechanismsbyNaturebringsusstepclosertoachievinggoal,”Prof.Pimanda
Making stem cells from a patient’s adult cells
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the Liberal and NSWcommittedGovernmentNationalswastomakingroadsthesafest in the country and reducing the number of crashes involving heavy vehicles is critical to achieving this“Transportgoal. for NSW has worked closely with the heavy vehicle industry and listened to their calls for a clearer system to help both operators and drivers carry out their work safely,” Mr Farraway said.“Giving operators access to their drivers’ demerit points record will allow them to identify and work with their drivers to address potential safety issues early.“Improved education and training will help employers work with their drivers to prevent them from losing their licence and save lives on our“Crashesroads. involving a heavy vehicle are likely to have more voluntary.personalconsentrecord.drivers’beforereceivepatient.”spots,stayvehiclesvehiclescrashesparttheyremindstop.andtheirconsequencesseriousduetosizeandextratimedistanceneededto“It’salsotimelytoallroadusersthathaveanimportanttoplayinpreventinginvolvingheavy–giveheavyplentyofspace,outoftheirblindtakecareandbeAnoperatormustdriverconsentaccessingtheirdemeritpointsProvidingtothereleaseofinformationis
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an understanding of how, when, where and which cells are involved in the creation of blood stem cells. In the future, this knowledge could be used to help cancer patients, among others, who have undergone high doses of radio- and chemotherapy, to replenish their depleted blood stem cells.Emulating the heart
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“What we’ve shown is that we can generate a cell that can form all the different types of blood cells. We’ve also shown that it is very closely related to the cells lining
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using a microfuidic device in the lab led to the development of human blood stem cell ‘precursors’, which are stem cells on the verge of becoming blood stem cells.And in an article published in Nature Cell Biology recently, researchers from UNSW Medicine & Health revealed the identity of cells in mice embryos responsible for blood stem cell creation.
Both studies are signifcant steps towards
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through the device or around in a dish.”
“The thing that just wows me about this is that blood stem cells, when they form in the embryo, form in the wall of the main vessel called the aorta. And they basically pop out of this aorta and go into the circulation, and then go to the liver and form what’s called defnitive haematopoiesis, or defnitive blood formation.“Getting an aorta to form and then the cells actually emerging from that aorta into the circulation, that is the crucial step required for generating these cells.”
Making stem cells from a patient’s adult cells – rather than human embryos – is one of the holy grails in modern medicine treatments. New research brings us two steps humandifferentiationlearnstillsincepluripotentknownanimalthanadultreversewherecells’‘inducedtowardsregenerativearedonors.needonecellembryonicmadehaveatandBiomedicalcloser.engineersmedicalresearchersUNSWSydneyindependentlydiscoveriesaboutbloodstemcreationthatcoulddayeliminatetheforbloodstemcellTheachievementspartofamoveinmedicinetheuseofpluripotentstemtotreatdisease,stemcellsareengineeredfromtissuecellsratherusinglivehumanorembryos.Butwhilewehaveaboutinducedstemcells2006,scientistshaveplentytoabouthowcellinthebodycanbe
“Part of the problem is that we still don’t fully understand all the processes going on in the cellsfrictioncausesshakingcirculationbeatingmimickingsaid.development,”32stemtodevelopmentduringmicroenvironmentembryonicthatleadsthecreationofbloodcellsataboutdayintheembryonicDrLi“So,wemadeadevicetheheartandthebloodandanorbitalsystemwhichshearstress–or–ofthebloodastheymove
the aorta – so we know its origin is correct – and that it proliferates,” A/ Prof. Nordon said.
In a study published today in Cell Reports, researchers from UNSW School of Biomedical embryo’sademonstratedEngineeringhowsimulationofanbeatingheart
In the study detailed in Cell Reports, lead author Dr Jingjing Li and fellow researchers described how a 3cm x 3cm microfuidic system pumped blood stem cells produced from an embryonic stem cell line to mimic an embryo’s beating heart and conditions of blood circulation.Shesaidthat in the last few decades, biomedical engineers have been trying to make blood stem cells in laboratory dishes to solve the problem of donor blood stem cell shortages. But no one has yet been able to achieve it.
Mystery solved Meanwhile, and working independently of Dr Li and A/Prof. Nordon, UNSW Medicine & Health’s Professor John Pimanda and Dr Vashe Chandrakanthan were doing their own research into how blood stem cells are created in embryos. In their study of mice, the researchers looked for the mechanism that is used naturally in
Under the proposed policy change over 400 medical devices, essential during certain surgeries, were removed from the list of devices that need to be covered by private health insurance.Thepolicy appears to be continuing under the new government, despite advice from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s own Clinical Implementation Reference Group and a report the Department commissioned from EY that it should not proceed without an alternative funding arrangement in place.
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The NSW Government response to the 21 thousand signatories of the petition to end native forest logging has been released today and has failed to recognise the considered calls for a transition plan that makes economic and ecological sense. This response has come on the same day as the tabling of the report into the Long term sustainability and future of the timber and forest products industry. The response from the Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders is embarrassing in light of the report that was tabled today. It relies on questionable facts and disregards the legitimate social and scientifc concerns about the future of the industry and all of the workers and communities that currently rely on it.
“Forestry Corporation is clearly failing to comply with their operating conditions with inloggingAuthorityEnvironmentagainstsuccessfulmultipleprosecutionsthembytheProtection(EPA)forcriticalhabitatthelastseveralyears.
of more than 7 million NSW residents in disagreeing with the petition but that claim falls fat when the true interests of residents are considered. From a purely fscal perspective NSW residents pay $441 per hectare of native forest that is logged, this added up to $20 million in 2021 alone. The likely cost of the native hardwood industry is much higher as the destruction of native forests has a signifcant effect on downstream water quality and the agricultural and fsheries industries.“Although only 1% of state forests are logged each year, this adds up to 30% of the public native forest estate being logged on a recurring basis that permanently degrades the ecology and sustainability of these areastreesthepermanentlyintheoperationsrecurringforTheseenvironments.areasarevitalbiodiversityandloggingdiminishnumberofspeciesloggedareas,reducenumberofhabitatandleavevastvulnerableto
The NSW Government is more committed to sticking their heads in the sand meaning that communities will be left without a plan and with noThework.report into the Long term sustainability and future of the timber and forest products industry found that: The NSW Government has failed substantiallyto deliver on the four priority pillars outlined in its NSW Forestry Industry •Roadmap:Regulatorymodernisation and sustainabilityenvironmental
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where native forest logging currently occurs and provide investment and incentives to encourage new economic opportunities in publicly owned forests.“The
“These devices will still need to be used to perform procedures in hospitals, but their cost – estimated to be some $100 million a year for our 85 Catholic hospitals - will no longer covered by insurance,” said Catholic Health Australia Health Policy Director Caitlin O’Dea.
• Industry innovation and new markets.
“Right now private hospitals perform over 90 per cent of bariatric surgeries in Australiamostly on women. If they are forced to cut back these uneconomic procedures, where will patients go?” Ms O’Dea said.
• Balancing supply and demand
The NSW Government fails to listen to the community on public native forest logging
“Not-for-proft hospitals have no other bucket of money that can cover this so the natural result will be procedures withdrawn, or regional services will shut. This would then heap pressure on public hospitals.“Ourmission is always to serve those whose needs are greatest, particularly in regional Australia, but we can only keep doing this if these items are fully funded.“Private health insurers have been let off the hook for covering key devices. The Department can either put those items back on the list or force insurers to pay for them but they can’t expect us to perform these operations and lose money doing hospitals,Acrossso.”Catholicover70 per cent of the surgical admissions that will be impacted are performed on women. This includes complex patients undertaking breast and ovarian cancer surgery, gynaecological surgery, caesarean births, and bariatric surgery.
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Greens NSW MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said “The Government response to this petition has completely failed to address the looming and unavoidable end of public native forestry in NSW. The claims made by the Minister about the sustainability and lifespan for native forest logging are misleading and run balancingclaimedindependentexperiencecontrarycompletelytocommunityandscience.“TheMinisterhasthatheistheinterests
The record number of species added to the threatened species list is further evidence that the public native forest estate is not being maintained for the core purpose of providing habitat and abating the extinction crisis.
and communities are taken care of as the industry is phased out.
HOSPITALSCATHOLIC WARN SURGERIES WILL BE CANCELLED IF MORRISON GOV’S DUD DEAL REMAINS Catholic not-for-proft hospitals are warning of the cancellation of a range of procedures and the winding back of services in regional areas due to ‘reforms’ made by former Health Minister Greg Hunt before the last election.
catastrophic bushfres.
forestryawayindustryandworkerslongGovernmentrecommendedhasthat:ThattheNSWprovidetermsupporttointhetimberforestproductstransitioningfromnativetootherparts of the sector with access to worker transition services, training and retraining support, relocation support, and counselling, and That the forestryawaytheGovernmentNSWconsiderimpactofatransitionfrompublicnativeoncommunities
21 thousand signatories of the petition
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With over 240 million Muslims, Southeast Asia is a key region where halal-certifed products offer growing opportunities for Australian businesses.
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from vitamins to health supplements, is growing steadily across Asia. Health and wellness brand, Swisse, currently exports a halal-certifed vitamins and supplements in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, and recently launched a range of halal multivitamins in Brunei. Speaking at the conference, Nick Mann, Regional CEO, Australia, New Zealand and Asia for H&H Group, Swisse’s parent company, will highlight how tailored halal export strategies can work across different Asian markets.“Werecognise the importance halalcertifcation has to unlock opportunities in Southeast Asia markets and with other markets across the globe. We prioritise halal-certifed ingredients within our supply chain, and our partnerships with halal productsfacilitiesmanufacturingtoensureourareaccessible to everyone.”
Australia is hosting Asia’s largest gathering of halal business leaders in Melbourne tomorrow – the frst time the World Halal Business Conference has been held outside Malaysia.
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together government, industry bodies and businesses to network and discuss the development of halal industries across Australia, Malaysia and the Southeast Asia.
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new markets for Australian exporters in Southeast Asia and beyond. The World Halal Business Conference Circuit provides a unique opportunity for the Australian businesses to learn more about the diverse opportunities for collaboration with Malaysian businesses to beneft both our nations, but also more broadly within the global halal economy.”
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$7.3 trillion by 2030.
An here is the science behind it.
• What do you do at auction?
If we assume that bidders in general estimate the value accurately, then the highest bidder has overestimated the property’s value (So, if the N hidden from the bidders was $10, and nine out of our ten bidders got it right not to bid above $10, the only conclusion possible is the winner’s guess was wrong).
Why you shouldn’t buy your home at auction
Auctionsprices.have been around for at least 2500 years and the open ascending price auction, a.k.a English auction is arguably the most common form of auction – participants bid openly against one another, with each subsequent bid required to be higher than the previous bid. The auction ends when no participant is willing to bid further, at which point the highest bidder pays their bid.
Buyer’s Remorse
Whenlater.you are involved in negotiating for a property you’ve fallen in love with, emotions can (over)rule logic.
For most Australians, owning property is high on life’s list of priorities, and if you’ve attended an auction, you’ll know how hearing an auctioneer’s call of “going one, going twice, sold!” feels.
at the lowest possible price.
With more and more Australians fnding it diffcult to break into home ownership amid frenetic home price speculation, many desperately turn up to snap up a bargain at an auction.Auctions backedbehaviouralarescience-trapsnotjust for those who end up making a costly mistake to win it but also for those who just attend or leave empty-handed.Theworstpart of winning an auction is, if it so happens you regret it, it will be a lifelong one given the amount of money you spend, especially if you are going to be an owneroccupier.
In Australia, auctions were traditionally used as an alternative to the private sale method to sell property that, due to its unique characteristics, was diffcult to determine a price for. During the 1990s and 2000s, auction became the primary method for the sale of real estate in the two largest cities, Melbourne andTheSydney.logicwas to prevent potential buyers from low-balling the price disclosed by a vendor but this method has in the past decade lost its true
Quote it Low, Watch it Go. Quote it High Watch it Die.
fre at work or deciding to buy a home where we will live for 50 years.
You’re making the biggest purchase you’ll probably ever make. Pause, think and make the right choice at home while sitting with your legs
There is a concept of buyer’s remorse – the sense of regret after having made a purchase of an expensive item such as real estate. Regret is the emotion of wishing one had made a different decision in the past, because the consequences of the decision were unfavorable.Inscience, decisional regret is a consequence of decision-making under pressure, and happens when the buyer appears to have made the wrong decision even if the decision appeared to be the right one at the time it was made.
The winner is a loser
Let’s explain this. We all get nervous and make mistakes under pressure. The agent has all sorts of sneaky tricks to build up this pressure and speak to your subconscious mind directly.
Auction: why and how The conventional belief is that by providing buyers with more informationfavorable(suchas a lower starting price), an agent can attract more buyers to bid, which in turn should lead to higher closing
You pay the highest possible price.
• Where do you end up?
remorse? Well, yes and no. Legislation exists in all Australian states enforcing the right to a cooling-off period applicable when buying a home or an investment property, during which either seller or buyer can back out of the we’reundermakingbestoptions,information,gatheringeffective,todecisiononchoice:homeperiodthereyouwaivedUnfortunately,contract.youthisrightwhenturnedupatauction:isnocoolingoffifyoubuyyouratanauction.Savvychoice,happyPause,thenthinkMuchhasbeensaidthesubjectofmaking–howmakethebest,decisionsbyandanalysingevaluatingandselectingthecourseforsuccess.Humansaren’tgreatatsmartdecisionspressure,whethertryingtoputouta
but is worse off than anticipated.
Youmattersendgetthroughaunderoffer,andcandecisionOncecrossed.acold-headedismade,younowcalltheagentmakeareasonableputtingtheagentpressuretomakedecision,letthemgoit.Youcaneitheritornot.Ifyoudon’t,itisnottheoftheworld….Whatisyoucan’tlose.can’tregret.
Solution to buyer’s
Obviously, if all bidders could objectively value the property equally, the auction would fail. So, the only possible scenario for an auction to actually work is if at least one of our bidders values the property higher than others. Now one we have the highest bidder.
In scientifc experiments, it has been shown that repeated experience as a bidder leads to little learning and repeated winner’s curses. So, don’t think the articles you have recently read about what to do at auction, how to win at auction on real estate websites are useless and won’t help you much.
When cornered, our heart amps up, blood pressure fies high,
purpose amid the rapidly rising housing market as it became common for a property to sell for signifcantly more than what it is worth –exceeding the market price, vendors’ reserve price and advertised price range.Quote it Low, Watch it Go. Quote it High Watch it OverDie. the recent years, auctions’ lack of transparency about the value of the property was brought into question, with estate agents and their vendor clients being accused of “underquoting” – a (mal)practice when a property is advertised at a lower price than what the vendor is willing to accept.It’satactic employed by doggy real estate agents to lure buyers who waste time and money on building and pest reports and solicitors’ fees investigating a property – buyers preparing to buy a property they cannot. Yes it is illegal on paper, but notoriously diffcult, if not impossible, to prove as most agents have got the hang of it. Underquoting is reportedly very common at a whopping 50% rate inTalkAustralia.toany buyer you can fnd in an auction area and they will be able to regale you with many stories where the underquoted dream property ended up selling for more than they could afford.
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• Why do you attend an auction? To buy your dream home
Let’s assume we have ten bidders and one property to sell.
The property is worth N, so it is actually worth the same amount to all bidders no matter what they think, but bidders don’t know the value of the property and must independently estimate it.
An auction is designed to extract the maximum possible price for a property by bringing together emotional buyers who would otherwise pay the lowest possible price under circumstances.normalYou let them fght, get ahead of themselves and fall over. The loser takes the property.
In other words, winning the auction carries bad news about the highest bidder’s value estimate: the winner is “cursed” in one of two ways: either the winning bid exceeds the value of the auctioned property making the winner worse off in absolute terms, or the value of the property is less than the bidder anticipated, so the bidder may garner a net gain
adrenaline makes us a lion, we lose our common sense: have to fght and win at any cost, and suffer
This phenomenon is known as the winner’s curse in behaviour science: A bidder who doesn’t adjust for the winner’s curse ends up losing because they win the bidding only when they’ve bid too high. The person who bids the most and wins the auction may ultimately regret the bid since it often exceeds the intrinsic value of the property.
So, buyer’s remorse is an example of postdecision dissonance, where a person is stressed by a made decision and seeks to decrease their discomfort.Themore resources such as money, time, and cognitive resources that are invested into making a purchase, the more likely the buyer will experience buyer’s remorse or discomfort.psychological
You keep increasing the price for the property you wanted to buy at the lowest price.
In the stage before purchasing, a prospective buyer often feels positive emotions associated with a purchase (an anticipation of the enjoyment that will accompany living in the picture perfect house), and afterwards, having made the purchase, they are more fully able to experience the negative aspects: all the opportunity costs of the purchase.Opportunity cost is the loss of the beneft that could have been enjoyed if the best alternative choice was chosen instead.Opportunity Cost = FO (returns on best foregone option) – CO (returns on chosen option)
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Barling predicts Grecale will quickly becoming a best seller for Maserati here in Australia and New Zealand.
‘Unique by Design’ ethos is found in every Grecale a timeless aesthetic
Maserati Grecale GT
Maserati Grecale Trofeo
“The arrival of the progressive Electrifed GV70, along with the dedicated electric GV60 and Electrifed G80, will represent an audacious stride into that future,” he said.
EvenAustralia.theentry level
GENESISELECTRIFIEDGV70
221kW of power and 450Nm of torque.
Maserati Grecale Modena
Car sales have bounced back strongly with the best fgures in fve years.Better still electric vehicles or EVs fnished the month of August with the greatest market share ever recorded.
with a total of 20,616 vehicles sold. Mazda was next with 8824 followed by Kia (6780), Hyundai (6643) and Mitsubishi (6380).
Modena which features an identical powertrain but delivers 242kW
EVSMOTORINGBURN BRIGHT WITHEVERHIGHESTSALES
By EWAN KENNEDY
SMALLER MASERATI SUV TO TAKE ON PORSCHE
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A fully electric version Folgore is also promised, but is unlikely to make it to
the frst realisation of our vision of creating a sustainable mobility future with electrifcation front and centre,” Mr. Yan said.
is followed by the
Pricing and specifcation are close to being fnalised and due to be released in the coming weeks. “The all-new Maserati Grecale will represent the start of a signifcant roll-out of new product,” Maserati’s Grant Barling said. “The
be highly specifed as standard, with signifcant opportunities for Maserati customers to personalise and bespoke their vehicles to their own individual style.”
By CHRIS RILEY
Grecale GT is able to get from zero to 100km/h in a rapid 5.6 seconds. The Trofeo does it in just 3.8 seconds.
alternative powertrains are at the core of the Genesis modelsthreeexcitedsegmentsolutionseco-friendlywithdevelopmentproductstrategy,thegoalofofferingmobilityineveryoftheportfolio.“Weareimmenselytointroducenewall-electricthisyear,as
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The second most popular model in the lineup is the Ghibli sedan with 70 sales. Quattroporte and the Coupe convertible make up the
“Combined electrifed vehicles are now just over 10 per cent of total sales in Toyota2022.”ledthe market
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At the same time petrol cars dropped 9.2 percent and petrol SUVs are down 6.4 per cent, utes and vans are actually up 19.6 per cent.Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Chief Exec Tony Weber said the result was encouraging amid the electricstrongAugust.vehicleincreaseofbeginningthethesaid.resultsalespandemic.fromeconomicglobalrecoverytheCOVID-19“TheAugustVFactsarethebestAugustsince2017,”he“ThisgiveshopethatsupplyofvehiclestoAustralianmarketistoshowsignsimprovement.”MrWebernotedtheinelectricsalesthroughout“Wehaveseensalesofbatteryvehiclesin
system that produces
Breaking down the fgures, sales of electric cars have jumped a massive 761 per cent, SUVs 156 per cent and light commercials (utes and vans) 3 per cent.
The Toyota HiLux was the highest selling model with 6214 sales reported. The Ford Ranger followed with 4497. Toyota’s RAV4 was next with 2482 followed by Tesla’s Model 3 (2380) and Toyota’s Land Cruiser (2379).Lookout for the end of the exciseSeptemberexciseGovernment’sFederalfuelreliefon29whenreturnsfrom 22 to 44 cents a litre.
down 9.7 per cent.
Maserati’s answer to the Porsche Macan, called Grecale, will arrive early next year in Australia. Grecale shares a platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and ffth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. The compact luxury SUV takes its name from the cool Mediterranean wind, Gregale.
In August sales of EVs represented 4.4 per cent of the market as a whole, with sales of Tesla poweredofthis3682021.for--year-to-datebringingwereofCruiser.ofmonth,withvehicletheModelunitsaccountingvehiclesfor3397alone.Infact,theTesla3SUVisnowfourthlargestsellinginAustralia,2380saleslastputtingitaheadtheToyotaLandFiguresshowatotal95,256newvehiclessoldinAugustthetotalfortheto717,5752.1percentlessthanthesameperiodinSalesofEVsareuppercentsofaryear,whilesalestraditionalpetrol-vehiclesare
August,” he “Year-to-datesaid.EV sales are 2 per cent of the total market, hybrids are 7.6 per cent and plug in hybrid vehicles are 0.6 per cent.
Joining the larger Levante, launched here in 2016, it will be offered with options of hybrid, full electric and petrol drivetrains. Of the 351 Maseratis sold so far this year in Australia, 259 of them have been Levantes.
The all-electric Genesis GV70 is about to go on sale in Australia. It has a twin-motor AWD system that delivers a peak output of 360kW (with Boost Mode) and an instantaneous 700Nm of torque, giving it the zero to 350kWwheninfromrange(WLTP)batteryseconds.acceleration100km/hinjust4.2A77.4kWhpoweroffers445kmoftouringandcancharge10to80percentaslittleas18minutespluggedintoaDCfastcharger.
It’s likely to have an adverse effect on car sales.
vision for electrifcation will give rise to three new EVs this year, with GV60, Electrifed G80 and Electrifed GV70 all set to launch locally in September.ConnalYan, Head of Genesis Motors Australia, said that
The Genesis GV70 is the brand’s third EV to launch this year
This
and 450Nm. Top of the range Trofeo features the Maserati-built Nettuno V6 with an impressive 390kW and 620Nm.
and guarantees
The Electrifed GV70 builds on its poweredconventionallycounterpart’s
@ 1800 rpm
The tail is obviously not given any reference to the shape of the 911. It’s got a nicely squaredoff look that gives it a sporty style while at the same time providing good luggage space.
The view of the instruments is excellent as this is obviously a machine meant to be driven in a sporting manner. There’s a large central tachometer with a small digital speed readout in its centre. There’s a there’selseSundayontoroadsthedrivingontohardthetheplentydelightright.andspeedometerconventionalontheleft,adigitalpanelontheOntheroadit’satodrivewithoffeelthroughsteeringwheelandabilitytocornerwhentakeitoutyourfavouriteroads.YouknowonesImean,thosewhichinviteyougetoutofbedjustsunrise,ideallyonawheneveryoneishavingalie-inandnooneabout.
Safety: 9/10 Thirst: Practicality:8/10 8/10 Comfort: 7/10
RATINGS
Kerb Mass: 1798 kg
@ 5000 MaximumrpmTorque: 400 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres
Macan 2.9 S: $112,400
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Porsche stylists have worked hard to give their Macan a generic look that harks back to the instantly recognisable Porsche 911. Its nose slopes down nicely, though the radiator grille is a giveaway. The headlights are obviously ultra-modern LED units and make no bones about that as the elements are clear to see.
Height: 1606 mm
AND CAPACITIES:
Looks: Performance:9/10 8/10
By EWAN KENNEDY
in the Driving section of this road test review.
DRIVING
Macan 2.9 GTS: $137,300
ENGINE: Capacity: 1.984 litres
Confguration: Four cylinders in line
Fuel Type: Premium unleaded petrol Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 9.5 L/100km
But the person behind the driver may not have enough legroom. This is the sort of thing that has to be discussed by all likely occupants of the of the rear compartment before deciding which car to Bootbuy.space is 488 litres and a pretty impressive 1503 litres when the second-row seats are folded down. The rear seats are set up 40/20/40 so there’s a variety of ways they can be
Turning Circle: 12.0 metres
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Porsche dealer for drive-away prices.
The Macan has a 10.9-inch infotainment system with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as digital radio broadcasting.Ourtestcar had the optional Bose songs.reproducedenjoyedisQualitysurround-sound14-speakersystem.ofsoundexcellentandweitforthewayitourfavourite
ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS/
The 2022 Macan we tested is powered by a new-design 2.0-litre turbocharged fourcylinder petrol engine with 195kW of power and up to 400Nm of torque. The latter spread across a wide range of the rev band that makes it feel strong virtually all thePowertime.is sent through a seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic to all
SAFETY
(Porsche Macan 2.0-litre turbo-petrol fve-door wagon)
WARRANTY:STANDARD Three years / unlimited kilometres DISCOVER OUR RANGE, CARS FROM $11,990 GIBBO’S AUTOPARTS Mon - Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm , Sun 9am-12pm 2022 PORSCHE MACAN New Macan harks back to the instantly-recognisable Porsche 911 in its shape
Wheelbase: 2807 mm Width: 1927 mm
Front: Ventilated disc
ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS/
Maximum Power: 195 kW
INFOTAINMENT
The side windows carry all the way through at the same level in the lower area as the designers have been smart enough to not go for any upward swooping lines which spoil the view out for shorter rear seat occupants - that is the kids.
Tech: Value:8/109/10
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
I was comfortable in the driver’s seat, with just the right amount of shaping of the base and rear of the seat to support me when peddling hard around bends. There are multiple adjustments to set it up to your personal preference and you would have to be very fastidious to not fnd something to suit your personal desires.
There’s excellent news here. The 2022 Macan is powered by a new-design 2.0-litre turbocharged fourcylinder petrol engine with 195 kW of power and up to 400 Nm of torque, the latter spread across a wide range of the rev band that makes it feel strong virtually all thePowertime.is sent through a seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic to all four wheels. There is a bias toward the rear wheels for everyday driving. More about that
As well as the fourcylinder engine we tested there are also the Porsche Macan S and GTS. With a twin-turbo petrol V6 engine with the S having 280kW and 520Nm and the GTS 324kW and 550Nm.
INTERIOR
CO2 Emissions: 217 g/km
Primary safety – that is, the ability to not have a crash – is excellent. Thanks to the fact this machine has been designed for ‘ordinary’
BRAKES:
Length: 4726 mm
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confgured. The boot is very usable with an almost fat foor.
Porsche Macan received a pretty thorough update late in 2021 for the 2022 season. A considerable number of changes were made, this isn’t simply a mild revamp of the car initially released in 2015. It’s virtually all-new in some areas both inside andMoreout.details about this in the various sections of this road test that follows this intro.
The cabin is fne for most people, but those in the rear may fnd themselves a bit cramped as there’s not enough legroom if the person in front of them is tall. Obviously the two people in left seats can decide to how to share the seat.
Macan 2.0 T: $92,700
DRIVELINE: Seven-speed dual clutch automatic
Macan 2.0: $89,300
STYLING
four wheels. There is a bias toward the rear wheels for everyday driving. More about that in the Driving section of this road test review.
road users, not just those who love to have a sports machine.
Rear: Ventilated disc
ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS/ 1.6-litre
frontdifferentialmechanicalmanualmatched150four-cylinderturbo-petrolpumpsoutkWand275Nm,withasix-speedgearboxandalimited-slipthatdrivethewheels.
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High performance brakes with bigger front discs resist fading,
Based on the high-performance Hyundai rally car, the i20 N is not short on comfort and convenience
Also on hand is a red button that calls up rev matching tech for optimised downshifts. The instrument cluster has a range of display functions. On a more relaxing note, the car is ftted with a Bose eight-speaker
ENGINE: Capacity: 1.598 litres Confguration: Four cylinders MaximuminlinePower: 150 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Based on the thirdgeneration Turkish-built i20 hatch in Europe, the N version is no stripped out model on steroids. There’s much to admire in comfort and convenience for this class of car.
Taking the foor out unveils a deep cubby in spite of there being a space-saver spare underneath.
SAFETY
Five years / unlimited kilometres non-competition(includingtrack driving, with ftment of tyres.performance-oriented
Fuel (regular unleaded) consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres is claimed by the maker on the combined urban / highway cycle. On test the lively hatch recorded 10
INFOTAINMENT
Hyundai’s Smart Sense Advanced Drivers’ Assistance System tops up an already comprehensive safety package with such things as Forward Collision Assist City / inter-urban / pedestrian, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, which warns when the speed limit has been exceeded; Lane Following Assist, which keeps the car centred between lane markings; and Blind Spot Collision Warning, an alert when a vehicle approaches the driver’s blindPassivespot.safety is in the hands of six airbags.
A black radiator grille, based on a chequered fag, is dominated by the Hyundai badge and (you’ve guessed it) the letter N. LED headlamps on both sides incorporate tick-shaped daytime running lights.
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Rear: Disc
Kerb Mass: 1190 kg
foor, incorporating a ftted cargo net, in the upper position. Drop the 60/40 rear backrests and there’s a fat load area.
plethora of computerage automotive menus presented in twin 10.25-inch dashboard digital offeringdisplays,instrument and entertainment info.
STYLING
CAPACITIES:WEIGHTDIMENSIONS,AND
Hyundai has put the brake on sending the i20 N Down Under, with the order book full and wait times approaching two years, so the above chance for fun and games would appear academic. Know what I mean? Say no more.
DRIVING
enough to fre the hot hatch from zero to 100km / h in 6.7 seconds.
Turning Circle: N/A
And the price of $34,990, plus on-road costs, which recently went up by $2000, is nothing to be sniffed at.
Length: 4075 mm
The rally inspired look is designed to match high performance by minimising drag and boosting power. Up front, air duct and splitter look the part, while out back a rather ragged design is topped off by a pared back rally-inspired roof mounted twin-layer spoiler that here looks more of an afterthought. Hopefully, it makes up in aerodynamic effciency.
SUMMARY
Fuel Tank Capacity: 40
Looks: Performance:7/10 8/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: Practicality:7/10 6/10 Comfort: 7/10 Tech: Value:8/107/10
WARRANTY:STANDARD
In fact, there’s almost too much to take in. Included are worldwide track maps with lap times; personalised throttle response settings, exhaust note and stability control all accessed at the touch of two steering wheelmounted switches.
Height: 1440 mm
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Pitted against the Ford Fiesta ST, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Suzuki Swift Sport, it serves up an encyclopedic list of performance goodies.
Maximum Torque: 275 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm (overboost 304 Nm, 20004000 rpm)
It can be had in fve different colours: Polar White and Performance Blue, at no cost; or Metallic Sleek Silver, Mica Phantom Black and Mica Dragon Red, all $495. A black roof adds $1000.
DRIVELINE: Six-speed manual, front-wheellimited-slipmechanicaldifferential,drive
‘N LAYS THE TRACK FROM SPORT TO STREET
RATINGS
Wheels pushed out to all four corners of the car offer up a spacious cabin, capable of carrying fve grown-ups in relative comfort. Front bucket seats offer ample support in levelexample,spadesrowthetheshoulderenthusiasticrecommendeddriving,whileandlegroominbackcantakeallbutbulkiestfootyfrontatapush.Storageisking,withinversatility.Forthere’samulti-bootwithamovable
INTERIOR Inside it’s Ns all round, with letter-specifc touches such as N sport leathertrim seats with integrated headrests, leather wrapped N steering wheel and gear knob, plus sporty N alloy
In motoring terms, the letter ‘N’ mostly stands for ‘neutral’ (aka going nowhere). But in the case of the Hyundai i20 N, nothing could be farther from the truth. The maker has been spruiking the compact as bringing the DNA of its World Rally champion to the street as a dailyAnddriver.thereis little evidence to seriously doubt this. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, mated with six-speed powertransmission,manualmaximumof150kWis
pedals. The iconic red steering wheel-mounted Rev Button chips in with a tempting fnishing touch.
premium system.
Hyundai i20 N Hatch
Wheelbase: 2580 mm Width: 1750 mm
litres per 100 kilometres and 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres respectively.
An N Power Sense Axle up front and Dual Coupled Torsion Beam Axle at the rear provide stiff ride and handling, which did not miss a bump on the ubiquitous uneven Aussie road surfaces. Trackwork is more to the hot hatch’s liking.Steering is precise and direct thanks to reduced steering gear ratio over the standard model, while the limited-slip diff, plus 215/40R18 Pirelli P-Zero tyres, developed specifcally for the i20 N, has the car effciently carving through corners.
Where do I start? The i20 N encompasses a
produce consistent pedal feel and maximise heat endurance.
Front:BRAKES:litresVentilated disc
sound
Note:$32,490These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for driveaway prices.
SPECIFICATIONS (Hyundai i20 N 1.6L T-GDi Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, 6sp manual, FWD)
Fog lamps fank a second grille strip low down. Whiz-bang wheel design, featuring red brake callipers peeking out from behind fve Y-spoke 18-inchers, put the fnishing touches to the hot hatch.
Fuel Type: Regular unleaded CombinedpetrolFuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.9 L/100km
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A toast then to the Queen, the Grand Final and public holidays. You choose the order.
we had to have, given poor Liz shuffed off the roost at her Balmoral chook pen, that much has been written in sheep’s wool dipped in rum since the days of Elizabeth Macarthur.Equally,of course during the considerations there was a higher protocol to abide, that of the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday, which of course could not be shifted without invoking an uproar Liz herself could hear.
Oh well, what a lucky country we are publiccelebratingholidays in the frst place.
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This minimal intervention is as rare a mix as Thursday public holidays and really refreshing. Maybe Albo could take a lesson in intervention?minimal9.4/10
Okay, protocol dictated that it’s the public holiday
How could any selfrespecting hairdresser members of the Small Business Council afford to pay their juniors double time? They’re already paying them $15 anWhathour.if you had a funeral booked for the Thursday? How awkward. It was bad enough that the Queen stole their limelight.
Nah, Albo, sorry, you stuffed up.
There’s more than four winds at Tumbarumba and true, it does sparkle at times, and does sparkling pretty well too. The playful label belies a pretty serious sparkling.‘Tumbi’9.3/10.
Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, does it? No sooner had the words poured forth from Albo’s lips than the Business Council of Australia and the Australian Association of Overpaid CEOs were running around like headless chooks screaming “the sky was falling and it ís the end of the world as we know it”. Worse than children not being allowed down coal mines and paying penalty rates for working a double shift on Christmas Day.However this time, Chicken Little may have a point and it looks like Albo has stuffed up and obviously not cut out for the job. Fancy suggesting a public holiday on a bloody Thursday.
2022,Cabernet“LowSingleWAVineyards)(ClandestineAlbanyBreakFreeVineyardFi”NouveauFranc“$30.
I wonder how many people given the choice of white or pink bubbles, would choose the latter?
But a Ridiculous.Thursday?
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You knew the AFL Grand Final was on the Saturday, and Friday was out because of the Melbourne holiday and you can’t diddle a bloke out of his public holiday,
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There’s an innate suggestion there’s more going on in the pink, so you think there must be. There is. 9.4/10.
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But what about those who had booked a $350 hair appointment on the Thursday ready for their trendy Friday wedding?
Maaate, that’s better than Easter, and fair enough actually. Surely the holder of the holy grail of AFL trumps the celebration of a bloke being crucifed,
Who doesn’t love an umlaut, although it does beg the question why the word umlaut doesn’t have one. Interesting stuff that should sway some people from pinot gris. 9/10.
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specially when his had such a happy ending.
Imagine if Perth were hosting the AFL Grand Final again, they’d get fve-day weekend.
but why not the Monday after?Who would care about WA losing their Queen’s Birthday holiday, specially given it’s a bit weird celebrating her birth and death on the sameAlbo,day.surely an extra day to get over the GF celebrations was preferable? Victorians would have voted for you forever.
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The Organization also agrees with the focus on biosafety, as shown by the formalization of our Technical Advisory Group on biosafety, the publication of our Laboratory bio safety manual – now in its 4th edition – and the publication on 13 September this year of a life sciences framework to help mitigate bio risks and safely govern dual-use research.
WHO welcomes the Commission’s endorsement of a pandemic agreement, strengthening the International Health Regulations (IHR), and enhancing fnancing. These issues are core to the vision of WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as distilled in the fve priorities for his second term. WHO and its Member States are already enacting these recommendations. The World Health Assem bly agreed a historic decision in May 2022 to sustainably fnance WHO.This year will see two rounds of public hear ings for a pandemic accord take place.
Study author Professor Giuseppe Rosano of the IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, Italy said: “It is well established that both obesity and oestrogen-containing contraceptives are risk factors for VTE. Despite this, obese women continue to receive these drugs. The scientifc evidence indicates that obesity and combined oral contraceptives have a synergistic effect on VTE risk and this should be considered in prescribing decisions. Progestin-only products, including pills, intrauterine de vices, or implants are a safer alternative to the combined pill in women carrying excess weight.”
Between 10 and 12 January 2020, WHO published a comprehensive package of technical guidance for countries. This package covered how to test for a high threat respira tory coronavirus, treat patients for severe acute respiratory infection, inform the public to prevent infection and humanto-human transmission, and to prepare health systems to deal with more cases.
From 27 to 28 January, following the EC, the Direc tor-General and senior staff travelled to China to meet with top government offcials, gather information about the outbreak and seek cooperation.
On 22 and 23 January 2020, when there were nine cases and no deaths reported outside China, the Director-General convened the Emergency Committee (EC) under the IHR to meet, and advise whether the event constituted a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The Committee advised that it did not. The Director-General said publicly: “Make no mistake. This is an emergency in China, but it has not yet become a global health emergency. It may yet become one”.
WHO places similar emphasis on the importance of multi lateralism, solidarity and cooperation when facing pandem ics. We also welcome the recognition of the key role that countries themselves play.
On 30 January 2020, when there were 98 reported cases (and no deaths) in 18 countries outside China, the Director-General reconvened the Emergency Committee. It advised that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC. The DG took their advice and declared a PHEIC, issuing temporary recommendations for how countries could further prepare and respond.
WHO welcomes the overarching recommendations of The Lancet COVID-19 Commission’s report on “Lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic,” which align with our commitment to stronger global, regional and national pandemic preparedness, prevention, readiness and response. At the same time, there are several key omissions and mis interpretations in the report, not least regarding the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and the speed and scope of WHO’s actions.
On 9 January 2020, WHO convened the frst of many teleconferences with established global expert networks, to discuss all available information on the cluster reported from China. These networks enabled the real-time exchange of direct knowledge, experience and early study fndings, which fed directly into WHO’s early advice and recommen dations.
On 5 January 2020, WHO issued a global alert to all Member States through a formal IHR system – the Event Information System – based on our initial risk assessment of the situation in China. This alerted Member States and advised them to take measures to identify cases, care for patients, and prevent infection and onward human-to-human transmission for acute respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. This was WHO’s frst global warn ing to take concrete measures for an unknown respiratory disease. WHO has consistently driven knowledge-sharing through dedicated briefngs for countries, during which the critical experiences of early-affected countries were shared
67 September 22, 2022 The Northern Rivers TimesLocally owned and independent HEALTH
Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with nonobese women not using the drugs, according to a review paper published today in ESC Heart Failure, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1
Many of the Commission’s recommendations align with those received over the past two years from review bodies set up by WHO itself, such as the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR), the Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee for the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (IOAC) and the IHR Review Committee, as well as assessments from other entities. As we are a learning organization, we established a dashboard of recommendations from these initiatives and others to track their implementation by WHO and others.
On 4 February 2020, WHO’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
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The Commission strongly endorses WHO’s central role in global health, arguing that “WHO should be strengthened” and that reforms “should include a substantial increase of its coreWHObudget.”echoes the Commission’s conclusions that COVID-19 exposed major global challenges, such as chronic under fnancing of the UN, rigid intellectual property regimes, a lack of sustainable fnancing for low and middle-income countries, and “excessive nationalism,” which drove vaccine inequity.
On 1 January 2020, WHO activated its Incident Man agement System to manage daily action. The team, which includes focal points on clinical care, infection prevention and control, diagnostics, logistics, communications and more, met daily throughout 2020, into 2021 and continues to meet this year.
On 13 January 2020, WHO published the frst protocol to develop PCR tests to identify cases based on the release of the full genome sequence two days earlier. By 2 February 2020, WHO began shipping validated PCR assays to coun tries around the world.
On 30 December 2019, WHO received the frst alerts of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China, and notifed the IHR focal point, seeking further information from Chinese health authorities the next day.
and the elements of WHO’s comprehensive response were outlined.
The Commission does not, however, convey the full arc of WHO’s immediate, multi-year, life-saving response, detailed below:
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20
It’s diffcult for you to control your irritability with your partner it seems you’re ready to take every opportunity to argue with them. For the person that loves you, your conduct is a real turn off. You should try, by any conceivable means, to control your anger and be more open to a possible compromise. Otherwise it’s likely that your relationship could be seriously at risk. Instead of only getting results born out of impatience and moodiness, you should try to make the most of the positive aspects of your workload and encourage your colleagues. If you feel that you’re not able to achieve this type of approach at all, it might be wise to completely withdraw and to relax; even if it’s only for a day – after that, things will be noticeably easier.
If you’re encountering problems in your relationship, you’re probably the one to blame. As long as you keep trying your partner’s patience, you won’t get the peace and harmony you so want. Convince them with a compelling argument, rather than using the brute-force. If you take the middle way of compromise, much of the problem will dissolve into the ether and be forgotten. You feel more agitated than usual, at work this could obviously be more than just a hindrance. Therefore, stay away from any task that could bring about unnecessary clashes. But if you have reached your limit with routine tasks already, you should take personal time out. This is certainly a much better approach than upsetting everybody in the offce with displays of anger.
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You’re careful and show persistence Your ambition cannot be overlooked, especially not in regard to your love life. You’re selfess and attentive; you’re able to discern any sign of desire in your lover. But be careful you don’t become too demanding! This could easily back-fre. You’re confdent and charming; pamper your lover, they are then much more likely to respond well to your own desires and needs. Your agreeable attitude towards work and others succeeds. With friendliness and thoroughness you’re able to create a no-nonsense working environment. It’s important that your colleagues appreciate the way you’re involved with them and are attentive to what you have to say. You’ll be pleased about the trust received from colleagues. It’s time to take on more responsibilities.
TAURUS APR 20 - MAY
GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE SEP 23 - OCT
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
CANCER JUN - JULY
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You can be sure that your partner won’t mind if you go overboard and act frivolously now and again. Such passionate and exciting activity is exhilarating for a relationship. However, you shouldn’t overdo it! If every now and then you shift down a gear and respect the needs of your lover, you won’t have any problems, either in bed or your daily interaction with each other. You feel as if you could move mountains. Get ready to use this new found power within your work situation! Show others what you’re capable of; who knows, maybe a promotion is waiting for you. But be careful! Try not to overwhelm colleagues with your persistent approach and optimism. Especially in competitive situations - you should not assert yourself too much.
CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN
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. Because you’re content with your current achievements, right now is a great time to show what else you’re capable of. Make use of your confdence and demand more responsibilities!
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The Gods of love and romance seem to be sitting on your shoulder this week and Cupid is ready to literally shoot off a zillion arrows. If you’re single you can rejoice over any new found romance. If you’re in a relationship, you shouldn’t give in to such temptations. Why not play a little game with your lover by firting with strangers; this is bound to spice up your love life. Investigate how you could advance your career. It’s time to show your superiors what you’re capable of. Don’t underestimate yourself; take on new tasks that show how competent you are. You can have belief and totally trust your intuition in this regard. If your inner voice says “yes”, you shouldn’t hesitate any longer; launch yourself wholeheartedly into your project!
You encounter diffculties due to your lack of consideration. You feel rather passionate; a quickie is certainly exciting, but not recommended all the time. If you’re able to slightly curb your enthusiasm, the thrill of anticipation makes it worthwhile; give your partner pleasure from sustained love making as well. If single, you need to relax; control your lust and passion. You’re driven by your ambition and unfortunately this can make you oblivious to how your colleagues might feel. Take a long hard look at the way you conduct yourself. You better come off your high horse before you fnd yourself being pushed off by others. You should meet looks of incredulity from others with a sincere demand for feedback, not with self-assured arrogance.
Don’t take your irritability out on your lover! Ill-considered outbursts will not help rid you of your frustration, but instead hurt the people who care about you most. Far better you talk openly with your partner or close friend and try to fnd the reason for your inner turmoil. Caution for singles; don’t firt at the moment – you couldn’t bear to be rejected by anyone! You are easily distracted which is partly due to the provocative conduct of your colleagues but also due to your irritability. Uncontrolled outbursts of temper are clearly unwarranted and likely to lead to further obstacles being placed in your way. If you’re interested in your career you should look out for possible conficts and make sure you avoid them if you can.
PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20
If there are problems with your love life and that’s very possible, then it’s probably due to your selfsh conduct. You’re stubborn, unbending and extremely irritable; the smallest things can set you off. No wonder your lover gets extremely annoyed and wants to even the score. If you don’t place a lot of value on living alone, you should strive to fnd long lasting compromises. You need to exercise self-control; you’re unduly aggravated by the slightest disagreement with your colleagues. Your lack of self-control may easily become groundless indignation which does not help. The opposite is true in the eyes of your associates; you’ll lose quite a bit of respect. Be careful what you say, refrain from giving hasty responses, you may do irreparable damage!
SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21
AQUARIUS jan 20 - feb
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This could be a great week for your love life. Whether you’re bringing new thinking into an existing relationship or if you’re single you begin a new relationship – the driving force for this positive change is you! But you need to have a healthy sense of reality. Don’t expect to have unrealistic encounters, or your lover to make an extra special effort, just for your sake alone! A very productive week, you’re advancing towards your goals, but not at the expense of others. Your ideas and concepts are greatly appreciated by your colleagues and superiors. Don’t be shy about your achievements, put yourself out there and you’ll be able to make some important headway that develops your career –look out for any opportunity that might arise!
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Your sensitivity and richness of ideas make you great company, easy to have fun with. The time seems right to show more confdence in your personal abilities. It will pay off, particularly as you’re manner is sincere; whether recounting amusing stories, impressing a new date, a spontaneous trip or a romantic evening with your lover – your creative fair is unlimited! You competently master your responsibilities and bring rationality as well as creativity to the table. This obviously noticed by your colleagues and makes you a well-liked team member. You should utilize this momentum to move projects forward that are important to you. It’s easy to elicit enthusiasm for your ideas from your colleagues and superiors, so go for it!
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VIRGO AUG - SEP
If you receive the extra tasks you ask for, don’t forget; at some point circumstances can alter and be modifed. Be sure to approach your new found tasks with precision and not in haste.
ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19 LEO JUL 23 - AUG 22
At the moment you’re everybody’s darling. It’s easy for you to strike up conversations with other people – especially with those you fnd attractive or that you particularly like. Make good use of your popularity! Also your family relationships; those you love most are really important to you and soon you’ll get the opportunity to fnally resolve a long-standing disagreement. Currently you’re tipped for professional success. You provide excellent results and receive words of praise from your superiors or those you wish to impress most. Also you’re working well with your colleagues, which in turn will facilitate team effort and better outcomes. You should always offer your help without being asked, others will then do the same for you.
Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23
Cherished Grandma of Matthew, Emily, Oliver, Elizabeth, Tomara, Tully, Ashaya, Hollie, Mallory, Brady, Sharni, Jazlyn, Caydan, Tamika, Cody, Ellisha, Kayla and their partners and 17 Great-Grandchildren. Adored Aunty and Great-Aunty of her Nieces and Nephews.
Proud mother of Matthew.
You’ll find me better lodgings, Lord elsewhere........... I might wish I had fuller information about the life’s coming accommodation!
Loving daughter of Lynette Bolt and Stanley Kelly (both dec).
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Cheryl’s life to be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Norton Street Ballina on FRIDAY (September 23, 2022) commencing at 12.00 pm. A er the service the cortege will leave for the Wardell Cemetery.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Fay’s funeral service to be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Zadoc St, Lismore on Friday the 30th of September, commencing at 11am.
In lieu of owers, donations to the Australasian Lymphology Association may be le at the service. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. CHERYL GLADYS IRENE
Dearly Loved Partner of Ray, Loving Mother to Wayne & Sharyon. Loving Nan to Nicole & Mark, Kristopher (dec), Sarah & Kirt, Matthew, Danielle (dec), Jamie & John. Loving Great Nan to Ruby & Jackson.
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Passed away peacefully on the 15th of September 2022 at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Lismore. Aged 90 years
Passed away peacefully on the 16th of September 2022 At her home in Goondiwindi aged 84 years.
I’m not afraid to die why should I be this body’s not immortal, not like me!
Passed away peacefully at Caroona Nursing Home Goonellabah. Formerly of Casino. Beloved wife of Malcolm (decd). Much loved mother & mother in-law of Rena & Brian and David.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral service to Celebrate Nola’s life to be held at the Alstonville Lawn Cemetery on Thursday (29th Sept) commencing at 11.00am.
Passed away peacefully in Ballina at the tender age of 39 years.
Treasured younger sister of Lorella (dec), Michelle, Robyn, Stanley, Brett, Matthew, Terrence and Walter.
Cherished Grandma of Michael, Amy, Gary, Brett (decd) & Great-Grandma of their families. Loved and sadly missed by all the Whatson & orley families.
COUCH, Fay (nee Fletcher)
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of Yamba, formerly of Urbenville, Broadwater and Taroom
The fabric must wear out for sure some day without regret, I’ll throw the thing away, there’ll come a time this ‘house’ beyond repair,
Passed away peacefully 16 September 2022 IN HER 92nd YEAR
Much loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother to her family.
‘Rest in Peace’
Beloved wife of Roly (dec).
Dearly beloved daughter of Arthur & Lucy (both dec).
Loving sister and sister-in-law of Errol (dec) & Val. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Darrell & Wendy, Kerin, Sheryl & Kim, Lynelle & Adam, Fiona, Donna & Neil.
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Sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Elaine and all of his loving Virtue & McAnelly Families SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
Relatives and friends of Betty are invited to attend a celebration of her life to be held Wednesday 28th September 2022 commencing at 11.00am at the Uniting Church, Canterbury Street Casino.
KELLNER, Mildred Winifred (Millie nee Mackney)
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In Loving memory of Peter Stonham Crisford who passed away on the 10/9/2022.
THORLEY, ELIZABETH ELMA ‘Betty’
Dear Sister to Tom, Albert, Harry, Norm, Harold, Alf, Val, Hubert, George, Beatrice, and Don (all decd).
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But death’s my friend, why greet him with a frown? He’s only life dressed in another gown.
Love always the Barany family and friends
27. 09. 1982 ~ 06. 09. 2022
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Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Dianne, Elsie and Neal, Peter and Judy, Patsy and Peter, Roy and Judy.
Ph: 02 6621 8266 KELLY,
Aged 104 years
He will be sadly missed and always remembered by all those who know him
Dearly loved Wife of Ken (decd).
Relatives and friends of the late Mildred Kellner are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at Riverview Chapel, 62 Wooli Street Yamba, Wednesday 28 September 2022, commencing at 11:00am.
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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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ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB will be celebrating Probus Day on Saturday 1 October by holding an information table at the end of Main Street adjacent to the Trident Fish & Grill shop in the little park. Anyone interested in Probus will be able to receive a brochure and talk to Probus members about our Club activities. Members will be available from 10 am to 12 noon. Alstonville Probus meets at the Alstonville Bowling Club at 10.00 am on the last Thursday each month. New members or visitors are always welcome.
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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 attending and 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 arrive.
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A local 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 projects.
“ The ladies of the Ballina Hospital Auxiliary are having a Cake and Preserve Stall at Bunnings, Ballina on Saturday 1st October, commencing at There9am. will also be a Craft Stall at the Plaza, Alstonville on Friday 7th October, from 9 till 2. Our Christmas Raffe will commence on 24th October for six weeks. Venues will be announced soon following confrmations. First prize $500, second prize $100. Just in time for Christmas”
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The Alstonville and District Football Club and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have combined to present the 50-year history of soccer in Alstonville. You will see photographs of the club’s many teams, the changing uniforms of the club and the multiple trophies that its teams have won. The exhibition is not just about boys and men’s soccer but also about the successful girls’ and women’s teams, and it refects the growth of the area from the 1970s. It runs until Friday 30th September. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.
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meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.
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Meets 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 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 BALLINA0434988770.HOSPITAL
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“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. www.
The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more
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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
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HOSPITAL AUXILIARY needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539.
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on CASINO66626424.MEALS ON WHEELS
Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for
Date:story. Monday 26 September 2022 Time: 10am start. Place: Our research room School of Arts Building Walker Street Casino. Cost: Thanks$5.00Barbara Hollis (President)
CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO We welcome newcomers and supporters – come along and 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 CASINO0414625680.COMMUNITY
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Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers
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MembersUPCOMINGcasinofhg@gmail.comEVENTS&Membersof the public are invited to attend.
BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day 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
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 0432105540
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TheWATERSProbus Club of Ballina Waters will hold other activities this month include a breakfast on Friday 30th September. This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170.
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 on BALLINA0411510430TOY
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IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB How about 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 more, contact our President via email president-3209990@toastmastersclubs.at: org or our PR offcer at: vppr-
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The Ballina Art Society will be holding their annual Art Exhibition on the 28,29,30th October at Tintenbar Hall. This is a major milestone for the Society - our 50th consecutive annual exhibition! The exhibition showcases our members latest artworks and 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
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- PRESENTER - MICHELLE HURCUM from Grafton will conduct this day. Michelle has much experience in land records – now is your big chance to learn how to locate and use land records and to add to your family
WeBALLINAarenow pleased that our hot brunch centre can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday. Everyone is welcome, so come and
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If you started in 1967 or joined us anytime in between, come and join us. Tickets cost $32 for a 2 course meal.
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
Our club has also been approached to grow purple 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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Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors We meet at 10.30 a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the
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Next meeting is Thursday 6th October at a member’s home where will have a spring Flower and Foliage Competition and our Trade MembersTable. 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.
Be Barbecue:alert. Due to races, date changed to Monday, 26 September, with morning tea, activities, lunch, $10. Bookings now open.
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Please call the Casino RSM Club on 6662 1600 or call in to 162 Canterbury Street, Casino to buy a ticket. You can also use the stickytickets website to buy a ticket on-line at biscuits.afternoonAdmissionatSaturdaystarting“HappySINGERSST866.905oratCherryladoingstorywhenfoodwww.stickytickets.com.auhttps://Ifyouhaveallergiesorotherissues,pleasetelltheclubyoubuyyourticket.Wearealsoputtingtogetheraaboutwhatwehavebeensinceweleftschool.IfyouwouldliketoprovidestoryorphotospleaseemailMison(neeMacqueen)m.c.mison@bigpond.comcallCherrylon0490149orJannRoweon0429235MARK’SCONCERTDays!Let’Sing!”1.30pmthiscoming24thSeptemberStMark’sHall,Casino.$8includesteawithhome-madeLuckyDoorprizes
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.
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WeAHEADareexcited to announce that the Coraki Art Prize will be going ahead for 2022 hosted by Club Evans RSL, Evans 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
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HIGH SCHOOL class of 1967 to 1972 is holding a 50 Year reunion on 15 October 2022 at 6pm at the Casino RSM Club.
It’s getting 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.
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
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becoming frst-time authors. Both former journalists, highly creative and deeply intuitive women, Lauren and Jae share the journey of putting their creativity into a career box, only to later realise the path of true wellbeing required them to shed ideas about what was expected of them and become who they truly are. Through the offering of Precious Magic, Lauren and Jae come with the intention to
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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
Enquiries: Sandra, 6642 7720, mobile 0417 464 946
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fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629
and in-house raffe. Proceeds to North Coast Anglicare. ALL WELCOME.
Next event is a visit to two gardens in the Clarence Valley on 25th September.
Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone
Furtherparticipantsinformation can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 6644 7347 or 0416 067 315 , or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477 213
share the wisdom they gained by trusting the power of their creative dreams and paving an aligned path for their unique creativity and self-expression. The intention of this workshop is to support young women in choosing senior electives and a path after school aligned with their natural talents, by deepening their connection with their inner knowing, as well as offering tools to move through emotions using creativity and self-expression. Having worked with women of different ages to bring more joy, clarity, wholeheartedness and peace into their daily lives and experiences, we look forward to creating with the next generation of young women. Students interested in being a part of this experience can fnd out more, and book their ticket here – Precious Magic ~ an intuitive activation journey for young women, Federal, Mon 3rd Oct 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm AEDT |
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 must be 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.
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
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
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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 servicethejoinNewCLUBLENNOX0409728814.ContactLearningClubLennoxdisadvantagedandtoraiselocalactivitiesFamily.neededchildrendisadvantagedsupportwelcome.dinnerLennoxofMeetsVIEWLENNOX0466717435.HEADEVENINGCLUBonthesecondTuesdayeachmonthupstairsattheHotelat6.30pmforat7pm.Guestsare“VIEWmemberstheeducationofAustralianbyraisingmuchfundsforTheSmithThroughfundraisingandsocialeventsincommunities,membersmoneythatgoesdirectlyTheSmithFamily’slearningmentoringprogramsforstudents.”HeadEveningVIEWcurrentlysponsorstwoforLifestudents.SueBrennanHEADLIONSmemberswelcometoourclose-knitclubwhereemphasisisoncommunityinafunenvironment.
Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most
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.
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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Due to foods devastating Lismore, the Lismore High School Centenary Dinner and other proposed functions have been cancelled. However,
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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.
& 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
LISMORE CITY CONCERT RehearsalsBAND 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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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.
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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
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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
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
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 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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EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome
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 creating beautiful items in great company. For MORE INFORMATION call HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. WE SO MUCH LOOK FORWARD to welcoming you.
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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
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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 kayaking,agesforoffersRiverscontains.theAreBUSHWALKINGNORTHERNALLnewvariousSocialSecretaryinformation,forClub,ofareYambaYAMBAalwaysorsocialpurposes.priorLynand10amMondayYambamonthlyYambaYAMBAYAMBA0412638373schedule:For–Heads.CENTRECIVICWhere:placesameSeptember2pmEntries3.OCTOBERWhen:**Photographand*with*plantsTable”com.auwww.twintownsgardenclub.website:*TwinTowns’“TradingwithlargeselectionofforsaleCentAuctionmanyamazingprizesGardenrelatedCraftStallSelectedPlantstallsCompetitionRefreshmentsavailableSATURDAY1st2022.8.30am–OOpmforcompetitionsopensandclosesFriday,30th2022at5.15pm,place.Judgingtakes6pmTWEEDHEADS&CULTURALBrettSt,TweedAdmission:$5ChildrenFreefurtherinformation&ContactMonikaDAYVIEWCLUBDayViewClub’sluncheonsareheldatBowlingClubon3rdofmonth,startingfor10.30am.AcceptanceapologiestoPresident66463164byFridaytoluncheonforcateringWeholdamonthlyoutingeitherforlunchmorningteaandvisitorsarewelcome.LIONSCLUBLionsClub’smeetingsheld2nd&4thThursdaysmonthatYambaBowlingcommencingat7pm7.30pm.ForfurtherpleasecontactthePeter0417546097.outingsalsoheldattimeandvisitorsandmemberswelcome.NORTHERNRIVERSRIVERSCLUByouinterestedinexploringbeautythatourregionTheNorthernBushwalkingClubavarietyofactivitiespeopleofallabilitiesandinbushwalking,cycling,abseiling,qigong
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Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 2 - 4pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve). Contact Bev on 0400 326 289
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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 & District Garden Club Presents FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2022
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
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
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the special publication of the Lismore High Centenary Lens publication is now available for purchase. For information, contact 0414 734 313.
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LISMORE SENIOR MeetCITIZENSatthe secondCommunityGoonellabahCentreeveryThursdaystarting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very
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:
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TARGET RIFLE 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).
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@
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
and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more
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
Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more!
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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@
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 PROBUSFacebook.CLUB
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average. West to southwesterly, tending easterly about the southeast about parts of the coast.
Rain areas and scattered storms western slopes and plains, shifting across the ranges through the day. Storms possibly severe west of the Divide. Cloudy. Daytime temperatures near average, tending below average about the northern and central plains. Fresh to strong north to northeasterly winds, tending west to southwesterly through the inland during the afternoon. Thursday. Scattered showers about the east, drifting into parts of the western plains. Storms about area of the coast. Cloudy in the east, breaking up into the west. Daytime temperatures near
New South Wales:
Partly cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning. The chance of a storm. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
Northern Rivers District:
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and evening. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.
Coffs Coast:
Thursday. Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers in the south, medium (60%) chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
Northern Tablelands District: Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a storm in the afternoon
Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a storm in the afternoon and evening.
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Partly cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a storm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h during the Thursday.evening.
Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a storm in the afternoon and evening.
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red-hot Coffs Coast Tigers who hammered Macleay Valley Rangers 7-0 three weeks earlier.
Cherry Street Croquet Club Sports Results Monthly Badge LynWinners:Wesely, Wendy Robyn, Neville Marty Clarke Barry Jennings Owen Dickson 5, Richard Hingst 6, Bob Martin 7, Kevin McGlynn 8.
McLoughlinAlison3,KateElaineJamieChampionships:SinglesGumbrell1,Coverdale2,McLoughlinLizMontague4,Sharpe5,Kate6,Pauline
PLATE DIVISION: Jill Sullivan 7 d Chris Eiffert Division5. 3 Golf Croquet Club Champion 2022 Jim Hannigan, Runner up Debbie Jones.
Margin - Winners - M. Adams, B. Parkes, P. Freeman. Runners/upJ. Ash-more, I. Bale, E. 14-09-22Gollan.
fnal against Sawtell FC on 3 September was washed out, they defeated Sawtell
Shirley Atlinson 1, Jan Small 2, Lorna Simpson 3, Jan Rhodes 4, Linda Lovett 5, Pauline Kearney 6, Carol Lavelle 7, Joy Lowien 8, Lisa Wong 9, Janene Jarvis 10, Wendy Thornton 11, Shirley Coleman 12, Gail McDonagh, Susan Scott 13, Jan Henley 15, Ronda Taylor 16, Gladys D’Anna 17, Yvonne Weddup 18, Diana Auret 19, Shirley Henry, Val Heinritz 20, Valda McLerie 22. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.
Gordon Giles 7 d Dennis Green 4.
fnish in third place.
- Winners - J. Gaudian, M. Gibson, J. Simic.
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2-1 with fve minutes to go but the Eagles scored in the last few minutes to level the match at full time.
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BoambeeLionessaround.CoffsUnitedhadtheEagles at
A tremendous rivalry between the two best women’s teams in the region over the past few years.
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It was the highfying Eagles who rose to the challenge winning the match 3-2 after extra time.
immaculate season of 15 defeatedchampionsarefavourites.andinvictoriesconsecutivebanginggoalsforfunwillstartastheHowever,BoambeethereigningandUrungain their last grand fnal and know what it takes to disrupt their rhythm.Boambee looked to be down and out in the semi-fnals but showed the resilience that won them the grand fnal last time
to back up the following day and make the journey north to face a
- Winners - E. Hall, M. Carey, R. Michael.
Rillie 2,
- Highest
Markwell 7, Mary McMahon 8.
SPORTS RESULTS
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Margin - Winners - J. Beckett, L. Hayes, T. Cselka.
CoastalNEWS Football Leagues Grand Final
Men’s reserve grade Port United have had a tremendous run to the grand fnals defeating Bellingen FC on penalties in the elimination semi-fnals and then defeating league winners Coffs Coast Tigers 3-1 last Saturday at Polwarth Drive.PortUnited went 1-0 down to the Tigers but went on to score unansweredthreegoals to tame the Tigers and secure a grand fnals berth against the Lions.Coffs United Lions went 1-0 down to Port Saints in the semi-fnals but struck back with two second half goals to secure another north versus south clash against the green machine.
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Only frst place was awarded on Sunday due to a small feld and the winner was Wayne Jackson with a stable ford score of 22. The players draw went to M. Gooding. Nearest to pins:2nd & 6th, T. Jenkins. 3rd, W. 5th,Jackson.J.Rankin. 7th, G. Shephard. 18th, M. Gooding. Next Sunday’s
Ballina Mahjong 16th September 2022
PLATE DIVISION:
Southern have had the toughest route to fnals and have rose to the challenge in spectacular fashion.
After eliminationtheir semi-
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Southern went down 1-0 but clawed a goal back and the match fnished 1-1 at full-time.TheTigers struck in extra-time to go ahead 2-1 but again when it looked like Southern were on the ropes they dug deep to square the match 2-2 and take it to penalties.Tigerswere 4-2 ahead in the penalty shoot-out but heroics from the goalkeeperSouthernresulted in fnishing penalties all level at 4-4.
A 4bbb stable ford was contested by a fairly large feld, Winners G Brown K Rodgers, 2nd S McDonough A Ganter, 3rd J Voght T Duff, chickens/ball winners B Collyer B McDonald, M Perkins T Foster, J Braby S Toms, M Fairfull T Doyle. Nearest pins 3rd/12th G Donalson, 6th/15th R Webber.This Thursday we will be playing our September Monthly medal starting with a shot gun start at 8.30am. Thursday week will be a single stableford event followed by our monthly barbque.
sponsoredevent by Madsen Meats Casino is yet to be determined and hit willoff be from 6-30am till 7-30 am and visitors are welcome to play.
FIRST GRADE Coffs City United defeated Macleay Valley Rangers 4-0 to reach the grand fnals after fnishing top of the CPL ladder for the third year running.CoffsCity United have had a stellar season and will start as slight fromprogressedashaveSouthernfavourites.Unitedgotstrongertheseasonhasclimbingmid-tableto
Australian Golf Croquet Women’s
Run-ners/up - A. Eyles, K. Townsend, E. Hall, J. 31-08-22Fernance.-
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the following week on Saturday 10 September.Southernhad
Sudden routetomatchestheandwonpenalties!deathSouthern6-5onpenaltiesagainstalloddswontwointwodayssecureanepictothegrand fnals to face the Lions.
Runners/up - S. Varley, I. Bale, P. Freeman.
Casino Social Golf Results 18-09-2022
Rous Public School will once again venture to Sydney on Wednesday 21st September 2022, to play in the fnals of the Small Schools
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competition and had the privilege to play at Valentine Sports Park in Glenwood.Infact,Rous Public School are effectively the champions,defendingafter taking out the competition in 2019. The last two years have been cancelled, due toTheCOVID.division 3
competition, the team is made up of both boys and girls, ranging from Year 3 to 6.
Their semi-fnal kicks off at 10:15am on Wednesday. Win, lose or draw, the whole school community is abuzz and so proud of the team.
complexTheweekend.Motorsportislocated at 262
Mountainview. Lloyd has been competing in this race car for the last 5 years recording a best lap time of 52.91 seconds.Thevehicle is powered by a stock supercharged V6 Commodore engine with a gearbox5-speedrunning with the original Borg WarnerGraftondifferential.Sporting Car
entry
The boys and girls have really combined as a team, and this has been evident in the results and their enthusiasm to progress further in the competition. They are all so excited to travel to Sydney, to play and experience the high quality of the arena at Valentine Sports Park. The team will travel
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ROUS DOES IT AGAIN!
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down by bus, with parent supporters, on Tuesday morning and will stay in the ValentineaccommodationovernightatSportsPark.
Picture and story from Brian Pullen
The team has had three convincing wins so far defeating Clunes PS, Dungay PS and venturing out to Glen Innes to meet in the middle, TintinhulldefeatingPS,from near Tamworth.
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Knockout.Insaying once again, this isn’t the frst time the school has made it this far in the
Lloyd Brown runs his 1986 VL Commodore at the at Club will host a 2-day meeting this weekend, September 24-25, with over 70 and spectator is this Clarence Way Mountainview.
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competition is for schools across the state, with enrolments of 61100 students. Ironically, Rous Public School will play Ulmarra Public School in the semi-fnal. The winner progresses to the grand fnal later that day, whilst the loser plays off for 3rd and 4th respectively.Undertherules of the
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