Less than a week after the flood rally in Woodburn and protests in Lismore over the pulling back of the Resilient Homes Fund scheme, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib and NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully visited the Northern Rivers.
First stop was the SES shed at Woodburn, where Minister Dib handed over the keys to a brand-new truck for the emergency group.
“We are here to meet with the locals and people who have been affected (by the February and March 2022 floods),” said Minister Dib.
“The Premier wants to know what to do differently.”
The Minister got his wish with a number of locals laying it out clearly how the government can help Northern Rivers communities get back on their feet.
“The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation has been atrocious, and it needs to be fully re-assessed,” said Lyndall Murray from the Hands and Hearts Project.
“It needs to include budgets and people on the ground who know what’s going on.
“That way a 70-yearold pensioner with cancer won’t continue to be living in a donga when he could be back in his house.”
Bianca Rayner, another member of the Hands and Hearts team, suggested that the new minister should have had a succession plan in place with an operational
framework, to help the new government take over the reins when they came to power.
“We shouldn’t have to suffer just because there is a change of government,” she said.
The Hands and Hearts Project (www. handsandheartsproject. com.au) is planning on making 100 homes liveable within a 10-day
safe places to put stock when such disasters happen.
“In this last flood we lost over 10,000 head of cattle,” he said.
“I personally lost around 1,000 and I have no confidence that if we have the same flood, we won’t lose more.
Corporation was now renamed the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Mr Carusi was straight to the point.
timeframe, using the hours of volunteer tradies.
President of the Northern Rivers Flood Action Group, Tony Carusi, also highlighted the need for flood reserves for cattle and
“Friends, neighbours, and relatives, we have all done as much as we can do.
“It is now up to the government to do the heavy lifting to help us get back on our feet.”
And while the ministers explained that the Northern Rivers Reconstruction
“We don’t give a buggar what they are called, we just want to get our homes fixed,” he said.
Afraid to go to sleep.
Rob and Jenny Kelly
live at Tatham and their house is situated very close to the banks of the river.
“Our house is ready to go in the river due to erosion,” Rob said quite matter-of-factly.
“We applied to the
NRRC and were told the application is there, but we have not heard a word.”
The couple had driven down to Woodburn to speak to Minister Scully, who they said was very receptive to their concerns.
They are currently living in the house as they have nowhere else to go.
Each night they go to bed wondering if they won’t wake up.
“Since the flood and every time, it rains we wonder if we are going to get washed away,” said Jenny.
“There are gaps in the floor and the plaster is cracked.”
The couple have lived in their home for 43 years and they have
never seen so much water go through their home.
“As a result of the two recent floods water has come across our property and into our home, which has never happened before,” Rob said.
“The largest flood experienced on this site was the 1954 flood about 50mls, but this time it was approximately 600mls and did a lot of damage.”
Mr Kelly said their mental health would improve much more if their insurance company, Wesfarmers, would pay out their claim.
“We were insured for flood, but they haven’t paid out a dollar yet,” he said.
Close to 600 people a day on average use the Tweed Section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Data released by Tweed Shire Council shows more than 70,500 people have used the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) since it opened four months ago - exceeding prior expectations.
The figures were calculated using data retrieved from counters strategically placed along the 24km length of the NRRT, which runs from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said there had been significant interest in the opening success of the NRRT.
“I am really proud to confirm that since its opening on March 1, 2023, the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has welcomed approximately 70,551 people, which is an amazing achievement,” Ms Cherry said.
“Our rail trail is welcoming an average of 17,638 people per month, which is approximately 4048 people per week or
an average of 578 people per day.
“The original business case for the Tweed section of the NRRT referenced goals of 27,000 people per year which is equivalent to 9000 people in the first four months.
“We have absolutely smashed that goal, attracting more than double the anticipated annual number of visitors in our first four months alone.”
Ms Cherry said the figures should provide confidence to the NRRT’s other member councils of Richmond Valley Council, Lismore City Council and Byron Shire Council who are all either committed or considering connecting to the Rail Trail for the benefit of the broader
Northern Rivers community.
It has also been confirmed that 87 per cent of trail users have used an associated rail trail experience and spent money with local businesses, including cafés, accommodation providers and transport services.
Council said it would work on trail improvements to address any impacts the popularity had on the local villages.
Meanwhile, regular trail riders who want to ride past Crabbes Creek have become frustrated with Byron Shire Council’s indecision to construct their section of the railway.
One person on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Facebook page
wrote: ‘Hope Byron Shire is taking notice; we’re missing out here.’ While another pointed out the opportunity to connect more rail trails in the Tweed.
“I’d love to see Tweed Shire take advantage of Byron Shire’s inaction on the rail trail.
“People want morethe demand is proven - another great trail is the Coastal Cycleway from Kingscliff to Pottsville.
“Imagine if these were linked at both ends with safe cycling connections.”
Another rider posted a photo of their bike at the end of the unconnected rail trail and stated, ‘it would be nice to ride to Mullum one day - how’s Byron Shire Council going with their end of the trail’?
Byron Shire Council has been divided over what to do with the rail trail.
Many in the Shire have wanted the old rail tracks to be reopened.
While some members of Byron Shire Council have supported the idea of building a bike path next to the existing train track.
Recently, Mayor Michael Lyon said he wanted Council to finally get behind the rail trail and make it happen, but also has pushed the idea of having a light rail commuter service operate between
Mullumbimby and Byron.
Byron Shire Council was contacted for commented.
A follow up will be in next week’s edition of the Northern Rivers Times.
The full Northern Rivers Rail Trail is planned to cover more than 132 kilometres, from Murwillumbah to Casino, passing through Byron Bay, Bangalow and Lismore.
The Casino section of the rail trail is currently under construction.
The latest round of Tweed Shire Council’s Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program is now open with applications being accepted until August 25, 2023.
The grant program provides farmers with financial and technical support to initiate projects that improve the health of soils, waterways and biodiversity on local farms.
Grants of up to $4000 are available for eligible activities that trial or lead to the adoption of improved farming practices.
Council’s Program Leader - Sustainable
Agriculture Eli Szandala said local farmers had embraced the program and were successfully using the funding with excellent environmental outcomes.
“Some of these projects include reducing livestock access to waterways and natural
areas, trialling the use of biological controls as substitutes for traditional chemicals, or implementing rotational grazing and multi-species cropping systems,” Mr Szandala said.
“Other farmers have used the funds to plant
additional trees on farms or to come up with innovative solutions to their own unique challenges.
“Healthy farms are the backbone of healthy communities, and this grant program gives our local producers the opportunity to take the
sustainability challenge to the next level and put aspirations into practice,” he said.
David McNaught from Tweed River Pecans has completed two projects with support from the grant program.
“We successfully trialled the use of a fungal biological control and foliar sprays to eliminate the need for synthetic chemicals as well as completing a project to exclude cattle from a wetland on our farm,” Mr McNaught said.
“We have seen an amazing regeneration of wetland species since we fenced the cows out and the water coming through the wetland is now so much cleaner
To support sustainable farming, Council has introduced a farm ‘walk and talk’ program held on the first Thursday of every month. It will start on Thursday, August 3, and will show local farms that have participated in the grant program and highlight their sustainability initiatives.
More details will be released by Council closer to the date.
than before.”
To view the grant guidelines and case studies of previous grant recipients, visit tweed. nsw.gov.au/agriculture or contact Eli Szandala on 02 6670 2400 for further information.
BY TIM HOWARD
The Purple Pearls
Fashions on the Field for the Grafton Cup, brought
Desmond won the other two big prizes.
Ms Edmonds stunning feather creation won over the judges in
wanted to come back this year to see if she could take it to the next level.
She had been scouring the internet for possibilities and when she found what she was
carnivals.
“I come from a big racing family, but this is the side of the sport I enjoy,” he said.
Unsurprisingly he rates Aquis Park, the home of
him for the day.
“I love doing this,” he said. “It’s my hobby, but winning here really adds to the fun.”
The winner of Best Dressed Lady prize, Ms Want, kept the flag flying with her own
Ms Want’s links to July Racing in Grafton go beyond fashions.
contestants from around NSW and Queensland this year, with a couple of visitors taking out top prizes.
While Lawrence’s Amie Want, who won the Sweet Sisters Boutique Best Dressed Lady prize kept up the local end of the bargain, Newcastle visitor Sharon Edmonds and Gold Coast fashionista Nathan
the Elm Lifestyle Millinery Award and Mr Desmond’s Louis Vuitton suit customised by Politics, won the Connor Best Dressed Gent prize.
The trip to Grafton from Newcastle is one Ms Desmond has made before and will definitely make again next year.
Last year she “only finished in the finals” so
looking for at Northern Territory hat maker Millinery by Mel, she was confident of her chances.
“It was absolutely stunning and picked up some of the colour in my dress,” Ms Edmonds said.
Best Dressed Gent Mr Desmond’s hobby is competing at the fashion events put on at racing
the Gold Coast Turf Club his favourite track, but says Grafton rates a close second.
“I’ve been around to a few tracks and I think Grafton has a good, friendly country appeal and the racing is always good,” he said.
Mr Desmond chose a Louis Vuitton suit, which Aussie clothing company Politics customised for
customisation of an A & H dress she spent many hours customising.
Ms Want’s final touch in her outfit was converting some of the fabric from the dress into a bow for the millinery.
“There’s a lot work that goes into this,” she said. “You have to find something that’s appropriate and seasonally appealing.”
She and her husband John own Lawrence Park Spelling and Agistment where many thoroughbreds spend time recuperating between campaigns.
Ms Want, who is a first cousin of jockey Tegan Harrison, who was injured on South Grafton Cup day had an update on the jockey.
She said Ms Harrison was well, but waiting in hospital before heading to the Gold Coast for an operation on her collarbone.
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mother Hannah Easton needs as she traverses through the vast plains of Kenya this weekend.
The former sponsored runner and motherof-four will lace up her shoes at almost 40-years-of-age to run in One Heart’s Run From Poverty marathon in Kenya.
One Heart is an Australian founded notfor-profit organisation, which empowers vulnerable children in East Africa to fulfil their potential, so the poverty cycle is broken.
Mrs Easton has always been involved in charitable organisations, and after a fortuitous meeting last year she took on the role of general manager of One Heart.
She hopes to raise at least $15,000 for the foundation and she knows every dollar will make a difference.
“I had a life-defining moment in South Africa when I was 18,” Mrs Easton said.
“Since then, I have been determined to live my life with open hands - whatever I have in my hands, I want to use it to better the lives of people in front of me.”
Mrs Easton has spent the past six months training for the marathon to ensure she is ready for the challenging conditions in Kenya.
She will join about 300 other participants from across the world,
running at altitudes of 1800 - 2000ft while pacing along red dirt and navigating the many potholes along the way.
“This run is going to challenge me more than any run I’ve ever done, but I’ve always had a
including Olympic Kenyan runners, who will start the race in the village of Turbo.
Children from the One Heart village and local schools will run barefoot alongside the participants for the first few kilometres of the marathon.
The course will take runners through the undulating and semi-arid landscape of Kenya in a large loop and return to the village where children will eagerly cheer everyone over the finish line.
The hardest part for participants will be
passion for empowering people and that is my motivation for doing this,” Mrs Easton said. The story of a young girl named Sharon who came into the care of One Heart when it was first founded in 2007 will be at the forefront of Mrs Easton’s mind while she runs.
Sharon, aged six or seven at the time, was abandoned by her impoverished mother.
Members of One Heart came across the girl on the streets and took her into their care, providing her with the continued care and skills she
According to World Vision 593 million children across the world are experiencing multidimensional poverty.RUNNING FOR A CAUSE: Hannah Easton will run in One Heart’s Run From Poverty this weekend in Kenya to raise funds for impoverished children in East Africa.
needed to thrive.
Now, 16 years on, she has finished her schooling, furthered her education and has a bright future ahead of her.
Mrs Easton said One Heart works to holistically tackle the root causes of poverty that deny children basic rights.
“When they come into the care of One Heart, the children are cared for as the unique individuals they are - they are seen, known and loved.
“For those who are school-aged, they’ve usually missed a significant portion of school, or never been to school.
“Their physical health is compromised, and they have little to no joy or hope.
“They are provided with a nurturing environment, with an
education that matches the level they’re at and access to healthcare (physical & mental).
“You can see over the 16 years it’s not a quick fix, it’s a huge investment to transform these children’s lives.
“I look at the story of the young girl Sharon who came into One Heart’s care and say all these kids they deserve that story of been taken out of a life trajectory that has zero hope and instead put on a path where they can fulfill their potential.”
At the end of the race, One Heart will host a large community event which will be attended by government dignitaries, including the first lady of Kenya Rachel Ruto, members of schools and local villages.
One Heart will engage the community in the
work they’re doing and connect with local people.
Local people run all of One Heart’s projects in Kenya, as well as Uganda and Tanzania.
Mrs Easton said it was important to contextualise the work the charity is doing, and not implement a Western mentality of ‘if it can work here, it should work there’.
“It’s a completely different environment.
“The cultural dynamics around education and employment are very different to over here.
“They don’t have access to the range of training options that we do here, it’s all academic and performance focused, if they don’t achieve high enough grades, they’re not actually allowed to progress through the schooling system.
to clean water and sanitation they’re likely to be unwell a lot of the time because of the diseases there and it has a flow on effect … then they can’t go to school and they’re going to miss out on their education, which then flows onto their ability to get employment.”
Funds raised from One Heart’s Run From Poverty will continue to develop One Heart’s sustainable projects in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The last time the race was held in 2020 it raised close to $170,000.
To support Hannah Easton you can donate via www.mycause.com. au/p/303132/hannaheaston
One Heart is an Australian founded not-for-profit organisation working in East Africa with a holistic, sustainable and entrepreneurial model.
One Heart opened its first village in Kenya in 2007 and currently has more than 400 children in its homes, schools and programs which provide healthcare services, education, proper nutrition and sanitation to create safe living environments that allow for family reintegration.
“Without proper access
For further information on Run From Poverty visit www. runfrompoverty.com.au.
One Heart also provides employment opportunities for locals and direct financial support to families with the aim of in-country social enterprises that generate income, skills and training, removing donor dependence over time and increasing self-sufficiency.
Read more at https:// oneheart.com
So, we had a couple of state ministers drop in to see us, after our little food rally.
They seemed like nice blokes, although they emphasised, they were new to the job and still learning their way.
Fair enough, although as someone pointed out, like any job, a succession plan put in place would have been handy. It does seem a tad unfair that just because there was a change of government, people who have lost all their belongings and livelihoods shouldn’t be the ones to suffer.
All that aside, I have to say, I was quietly impressed with the passion of a few people who spoke very
emphatically to the ministers about what should be done.
Before the ministers arrived, they shared with me how they hated getting emotional when speaking to the powers that be, as it often got them tongue-tied and they couldn’t express themselves or get the right message across succinctly.
We agreed that a good mix of passion and emotion with the right words was optimal.
As they spoke to the ministers, they talked about the people they wanted to help, whether it be a man in his 70s undergoing cancer treatment living in a donga, to the local IGA
being unable to open, especially for those who needed groceries and didn’t have a driver’s licence. Even to the amount of stock that was lost in the food and reserves needed for them in the next food.
They were passionate but they also got their message across, so let’s hope these nice blokes from Macquarie Street have really listened, not just heard, what needs to be done.
They have bandied the word ‘reset’ around a bit, which we can all only hope means the Resilient Homes Fund will receive more of an input of cash. We will see.
Little steps.
BY SAMANTHA ELLEYIt was an interest in genetics while breeding her dachshunds that was the inspiration for Megan Egglestone’s frst book, recently launched at Ballina Library last week.
‘No Time for Second Thoughts’ deals with the concept of cloning humans.
As a member of the writing group Ballina Bookies, Megan discussed the topic with her fellow members and the moral and ethical issues around it.
“I had been breeding dogs for a long time and there is a lot to do with genetics,” said Megan.
“As an example, if
you want a chocolatecoloured dog, it is a recessive gene in dachshunds, so you would need to make sure you had two dogs carrying the same gene.”
The story of Dolly the sheep, the frst ever cloned animal, also caught Megan’s attention.
“To create Dolly, they used a mammary gland cell and replaced the nucleus of an egg and put it in another sheep,” she said.
“This created Dolly who lived for 6.5 years, dying of pneumonia, totally unrelated to her experience as a clone.”
Megan believes it is not a huge step to human cloning, hence
her frst novel.
“The novel centres around three young men who work in the genetic feld,” she said.
“They set up a laboratory in the abandoned buildings of Woomera and entice young women to become the ‘vessels’ of eggs that have been inoculated with samples of the bone cells of famous people.
“A colony is soon established of cloned youngsters.”
‘No Time for Second Thoughts’ is the frst book in a trilogy and is out now in all major bookstores.
Keep an eye on my Book Review column in coming weeks where I will write up a review.
For the past 38 years, Woodburn resident Paul Stanley-Jones has looked forward to one particular day of the year.
On this day, he and his brother, Rob and son, Harry don gorilla suits and run in Sydney’s annual City 2 Surf fun run, navigating the streets of the inner city all the way out to Bondi Beach.
“This year we are in the Charity Superstars division and we are raising funds for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse charity,” said Paul.
When Rob was diagnosed with testicular cancer back in 2006, Chris was his surgeon and Paul said doing the
fun run to raise funds for the late doctor’s charity was a great way of giving back.
Originally, Paul and Rob ran the race with their father, but after he passed away, the gauntlet was transferred to the next generation and Harry is now an honorary gorilla.
“Being in the Charity Superstars division is the best thing we can do as normally we would start in the yellow pack, which is the second last to go, usually an hour and twenty minutes after the main gun,” said Paul.
“This year, we will be the third gun to go and by the time we fnish the race, we will have done 26kms of the 14km track.
“That’s because we
stop and sing with bands along the way, play the drums, dance with people. It’s a great day.”
It is not just a race for Paul and his family.
“It’s the best day of my year,” he laughed.
“There’s 18 of us from the family who get together and we stay at a hostel in Bondi reserved for us.
“We have a big catch up and Mum still comes.”
The ‘gorillas’ will be up at 4.30am and get to Town Hall by 6.30am, in their suits, just quietly.
The rest of the family follow an hour later and at the sound of the gun, the adrenaline and the fun begin.
If you would like
to help a gorilla raise money for their chosen charity, visit the link below.
https://city2surf23. grassrootz.com/ mylifehouse/paulstanley-jones or scan the QR code above.
To know more about the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse charity visit mylifehouse. org.au
Welcome to the second article in the series on exercise and its positive effects on cancer and treatment. Last week I explained what cancer is and its hallmarks, how activity mediates several cancer cell hallmarks (reduces tumour growth, possible metastasis, and increases the possibility of apoptosis), and what effective doses of exercise are. In this article, we will look at additional hallmarks of cancer that are affected by activity, how exercise mediates possible side effects of treatment, and how muscle quality and volume contribute to the effcacy of treatments and prognosis. How exercise helps stop cancer cells from evading our natural growth suppressors Our cancer risk is a balance between tumour suppression genes and oncogenes. The suppressor gene inhibits tumour growth and development. In contrast, an oncogene gene is defective in some way and is likely to signal the growth of a cancer cell. The defect of a gene can occur in many ways, but more on that in the future. Genes are constructed of DNA from the pairs of chromosomes (23 from each parent) we inherit. A simple way to understand this is to think of a recipe with the chromosome, the name of the food we aim to cook, and the DNA are the written words in the step to the fnal product, whilst our gene is the outcome of each step. The gene then plays a specifc role in the favour of that recipe. Think of the oncogene as a step with incorrect wording with the outcome changing the recipe’s favour (incorrectly).
If we look at breast cancer as an example, the breast cancer type 1 gene (BRCA 1) is a tumour suppression gene protein. If this is under expressed,
there may not be an inhibiting effect on the growth of a defective cell. Underexpression increases the risk of breast cancer. BRCA 1 protein attaches to a receptor outside of a cell and stops the growth if it is defective. Overexpression of an oncogene, such as the epidermal growth factor receptor gene (EGFR), can increase the growth of tumours. How does exercise change this process?
Acute and chronic exercise in many studies has increased the expression of proteins that decrease the effect of oncogenes like EGFR and increases the expression of tumour suppression genes like BRCA 1. Exercise changes our internal environment making it less favourable for a tumour to live and grow. Can exercise mediate the side effects of cancer treatment?
Fatigue is a signifcant issue in cancer patients and survivors, with almost 70% experiencing the effects. During treatment, it can cause patients to miss or reduce treatments, reducing effectiveness. Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is also related to higher rates of depression, anxiety and poorer outcomes in health related quality of life for patients. When a cancer patient or survivor is at their wit’s end, can barely get out of bed, and is told to exercise, what would their response be?
A meta analysis of CRF examining exercise methods showed that a combination of resistance exercise and cardiovascular had the most signifcant effect on fatigue in patients and cancer survivors, with no detrimental effect. The mechanisms were positive psychosocial effects, mastery of exercise effects, improved physical function, and improved self effcacy. ThisThe mechanisms improved all aspects of
a persons health related quality of life.
How muscle quality and volume infuence cancer treatments Little do people know that improved volume and quality of muscle can lead to improved effcacy of treatments such as chemotherapy. There are multiple side effects due to increased toxicity while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Chemotherapy dosage is often calculated on the surface area of our body, meaning that a larger person will receive a higher dose. Chemotherapy drugs work on the most vascularised areas of the body. Areas such as our skeletal muscle attract a high volume of drugs. Toxicity increases when larger dosages accumulate in smaller muscle volumes, causing many side effects. Suppose a patient is obese, has low muscle quality and volume, and receives a larger dosage due to the increased surface area compared to a person who is smaller and has a higher quality and volume of lean muscle. In that case, chances are the toxicity will be higher in an obese person. Ultimately this can lead to reduced or ceased treatments reducing the plan’s effectiveness. Lower muscle volumes and quality are also related to poorer prognosis in most cancer types and treatments.
Conclusion
Exercise does not cure cancer, it only has a positive effect as an adjuvant with treatment and as a mediator to the side effects of treatments.
The next article will discuss more hallmarks that can beneft from exercise, how exercise during survivorship can ameliorate effects of androgen deprivation therapy, and where to start if you are looking to begin an exercise program.
For exactly 100 years the Uniting Church building at 126 Prince St, Grafton has provided a focal point for worshippers from its distinctly unchurch-like premises and last week decided to throw open its doors for a three-day bash to celebrate its centenary.
Chair of the Church Council Dennis Ford said for six months a dedicated team of the congregation, led by Chris Cormack and including his wife, Linda, have worked continually to put together the celebration of the church.
It culminated on Sunday’s service with around 100 in the church for the Sunday service, followed by a celebratory lunch.
“It’s about 40 more than we would normally get on a Sunday,” Mr Ford said.
From Friday the church was open to the public to explore a collection of antique furniture from its past, photographs and the highlight of the exhibition, a collection of wedding dresses from members of the congregation.
Mr Ford’s wife, Linda, brought in her wedding dress, worn when was married in 1971. In addition she brought in her mum’s dress as well as her wedding photograph.
“One of my two sisters brought in her wedding dress too,” she said.
The collection drew
admiration from the community who provided a steady stream of patrons over the three days.
Mr Ford said the building, originally built by the Methodist Church and opened on July 14, 1923, provided an insight into the history of the Uniting Church in Australia.
“On the foundation stone it says the Minister at the time as Rev A E (Alfred Edgar) Walker,” Mr Ford said.
“He had this strong belief the church should be a part of the community and business life in the community and the building’s design should refect this.”
The Rev A E Walker was the father of Sir Alan Walker, the founder of Lifeline and Superintendent of the Wesley Mission.
“They ran the Mission out of the old Lyceum Theatre in Sydney and you could see with the hall in Grafton where that idea came from,” Mr Ford said.
“Before the church was renovated in 1975 it had a long sloping foor down to the alter, much like a theatre.”
Sunday’s congregation were also given a treat
when a popular former minister Noel Mansfeld, minister from 1979 to late 1988, led the service.
“It was a great honour and it felt great to be back in Grafton,” he said.
“It brought back memories my time here when we had a great team of people who worked together to do the church’s work.
“The church played a signifcant part in the life of the community. We had the largest youth group in the community at that time.”
Mr Ford said the former minister was very fondly remembered by in the church.
“Getting him to lead the service encouraged a lot of people to come
along today to be part of it,” he said.
While Mr Mansfeld was delighted to attend, he has been cutting back his public appearances.
“Noel was leading a
The modern building is still a hive of activity in the community, he said.
In addition to its function as the Uniting Church it’s become the headquarters for the local
service down on the South Coast and told them that this was it, his last service,” Mr Ford said.
“Then three days later I rang and asked him to be come to Grafton and he said yes. But this might be the last time.”
Mr Ford said that while it had been a lot of fun celebrating the church building’s birthday, the church was really the people who gathered to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
“That’s the biggest deal of all,” he said.
Salvation Army.
“They’ve operating from here since the foods damaged their building around in Oliver St,” he said.
“And the Fijian berry pickers that came here have asked if they can hold services here with their own minister, which of course we said yes to.
“They’ve been great and we’ve really enjoyed all their great music and singing.
“The building’s been put tp a lot of good uses.”
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By their own admission NRRC are including very minimal data from the February 22 food!! Therefore, many residents are not classifed by them as high risk!
They were specifcally set up as a result of the catastrophic event that was the 22 food and yet they ignore the information from that event!! I’m at a complete loss as to how to explain the thought process behind that decision.
I would like NRRC to explain to the residents, old, very young and everyone in between, how waking up in the early hours of the morning with no power therefore no lighting to discover water IN THEIR HOUSE. These people then had to fnd their way to their rooftop to avoid being drowned. Add to that it was teeming with rain, pitch black, no real access to roof, roof very slippery, bitterly cold and in most instances they had only their pyjamas on. And remember the velocity of water was very fast so if they slipped or fell from the roof they stood a good chance of perishing!
Add to this there was no accurate warnings, correct height of food, no communications except mobile phones IF they remembered to grab them in their haste to fee to safety and NO SIGNS OF RESCUE!!
IF THIS IS NOT A VERY HIGH RISK SITUATION THEN WHAT IS.
NRRC also have after 16 months identifed land
Currently what we have is a clayton’s solution. It appears they are doing something, other than waste money, but realistically they are achieving very little as far as safety for the majority of fooded residents and businesses is concerned Some are leaving the foodplain but I believe these are, unfortunately, leaving the area
for development in our area. In looking at their maps it appears that the areas were already up for development anyway.
North Lismore Plateau is one in Lismore. This has been ongoing for 20 plus years!!! But apparently, they will fast track these? HOW, again no information, and the developers are still going to develop and sell. No mention now of cheap blocks, so typically in Lismore a new block will sell for $300 to $450k. Doesn’t leave much for fees etc and to build a house. They will discuss with developers re relocating fooded houses in these new subdivisions. That may or may not happen.
When asked were small business being considered for buybacks or help the NRRC’s answer was simply NO!!!
This body and the process is a complete debacle. If the people selected by NRRC accept a buyback, where are they going to buy a replacement dwelling out of food? Certainly not around this area and indeed people are taking a buyback and buying a cheaper house IN THE FLOODPLAIN because they can’t afford anything else. How is this fxing the problem?
For the good of the individual, family, and businesses the only comprehensive solution I can see is to channel our efforts into mitigation measures. This will positively affect everyone that was adversely impacted by the 22 food and those proceeding.
Surely for the good of all, both homes and businesses, affected by the food the ultimate solution is in mitigating the effects and the height of any fooding.
CSIRO is currently conducting an in-depth study of the whole area looking at how to do exactly that. Unfortunately, if we allow bodies to throw money away very selectively there won’t be any left to put into effect measure that will help all.
Not much good if six people are in a car accident and there is only one with a seat belt on and air bags unless you are the one!! And that’s what we are looking at here.
People of this area have been given false hope and misled since the food. They cannot and will not continue to accept the terrible treatment we have had and are still receiving.
It’s time for the Government to commit to a solution that helps everyone in the area. It will also instil confdence in residents to stay and other businesses and therefore people to come to the area. It can again become the hub of the Northern Rivers but only if we take very positive steps.
I urge ALL RESIDENTS to contact your local representatives, the premier’s offce and the PM’s offce to strongly inform them of the mess we are in and the absolute hopelessness of the present situation and there is a way forward and remember it’s our (taxpayers) money
We need a decision urgently to move our community as a whole forward and I frmly believe, as do many, that solution is mitigation.
Col Baker ModanvilleAfter being cancelled last year, the Clarence Valley Country Muster came back with a vengeance for 2023.
“When I had the big muster for a week, we would get about 700 caravans,” said organiser Wendy Gordon.
“This year we just had the one day “Christmas in July” event.”
And what an event it was.
Four hundred people enjoyed a sit down Christmas roast lunch and 82 caravans attended the event, staying for the weekend.
“Next year we will make it a full weekend event, starting with a Friday night around the campfre,” said Wendy.
“I was so happy to get so many caravanners back after having to cancel because of Covid and the foods.”
And the visitors came from all directions including Sydney, the Hunter Valley, the Gold Coast and even as far as Maryborough.
Entertainment included the talented Donella Waters as Dolly Parton and at one point even teamed up with
who became Kenny Rogers to sing ‘Islands in the Stream’ together.
An auction was held to raise money for the children of the Scott family who lost their parents in the recent Hunter Valley bus crash just outside of Singleton.
“We raised $3,300 and I will be delivering
week,” said Wendy.
“The painting entitled Mother Earth, created by Casino resident, James Cunningham of Hollywood Art, raised $600 on its own.”
The event was held on Wendy’s property at Ulmarra and despite still taking down Christmas decorations, she is looking forward to next year.
To keep up with what is happening with the Clarence Valley Country Muster, you can follow them on Facebook.
Blake Walsh has won a SILVER medal at the 21st Asian Youth Championships Boy’s Masters Competition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Starting the day in 5th place after winning 7 of 8 games in the frst of two blocks yesterday, Blake sat only 32 pins behind the bronze medal position. On day two, Blake had eight more games to move up the standings, with the top three set to compete in the Stepladder fnals.
As day two began, it didn’t take long to see Blake was a determined man on a mission. Blake fnished the second block winning six of his eight games, averaging an incredible 221.13 and collecting 60 bonus pins. Blake would surge up the standings to fnish frst place and guarantee himself a well-deserved medal for an outstanding campaign.
Winning more matches than anyone else in the event, Blake fnished on a total of 3,553 pins in the Masters event collecting 130 bonus pins from 13 wins from his 16 games. Blake fnished
81 pins ahead of second place Lee Myeongcheol from Korea and Artigal Barrientos from the Philippines, who was in third place.
It has been nearly two decades since an Australian bowler has claimed a medal in the Boy’s Asian
Youth Masters, with the last achievement accomplished by Jason Belmonte in 2004, also winning silver.
Korea facing Artigal Barrientos from the Philippines. The Philippines would win the battle, winning 205
would not begin until 9 pm. The boys would have to wait for the Girl’s stepladder to fnish, adding to the
lose game one 206-180 and head to the second and fnal game down 26 pins. In game two, with the famous Aussie, Aussie, Aussie war cry in the background, Blake tried his best to fght
it even more impressive and proves the future is bright for the Wonderkid from Ballina.
Blake’s Championship Scores
• Singles – 1,300
• Doubles – 1,208
back.
Ultimately, it wouldn’t be enough with Blake losing 237-169 in game two, providing a fnal score of 443-349. Blake would win a silver medal, capping off a fantastic debut Australian campaign.
• Teams – 1,208
• Total Pinfall –3,716 (8th place in the All-Events)
• Block 1 of the Masters – 1,634 + 70 bonus = 1,704 (5th place)
Fast forward 19 years and another talented two-handed Australian bowler has arrived, and I doubt we have seen the last of him.
The Stepladder fnal began with Lee Myeongcheol from
to 191 to face Blake Walsh for the Gold medal.
The Stepladder gold medal matches would be two-game fnals.
Initially scheduled for 7.30 pm, the Stepladder Gold medal matches
anxious wait for Aussies back home but not making things easy for Blake, who had spent considerable time resting since the matchplay phase.
Finally beginning after 10:15 pm, Blake would
Funnily enough, it’s not the frst time a Walsh has won a Masters medal at an Asian Youth Championships. Blakes’s father, Cameron, won Bronze at the 8th Asian Youth Championships Masters event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In his frst offcial Australian international event appearance, Blake Walsh has had an incredible debut campaign. Factoring in the fact he is still a junior division bowler makes
• Block 2 of the Masters – 1,769 + 60 bonus = 1,829 (1st place)
• Masters Total –3,533 (1st place)
• Masters StepLadder – Artigal Barrientos defeated Blake Walsh 206-180, 237-169 in a fnal score of 443-349.
Tenpin Bowling Australia and The Northern Rivers Times wishes to congratulate Blake on his outstanding silver medal achievement. Everyone back home is very proud of you Blake!
Title: The Girl in the Orphanage
Author: Robert Barclay
Publisher: Shawline
Publishing
Price: $25.95
By Samantha Elleyis is the second book in the Butter y series by Robert Barclay.
I had recently reviewed his book, e Diary of Katy Yehonala which ended with Katy receiving the life-shattering news about her husband Simon while he was on a crusade to save young children in a remote Cambodian border village, from the clutches of child tra ckers. Her world is shattered.
When she goes through Simon’s papers she discovers an un nished manuscript entitled Chavy’s Story.
As Katy and her daughter Clara dig deeper into this mysterious story, they uncov-
Where can you get your favourite native animal painted on your face, a free bag of compost and get that pesky weed identifed all in one place? The popular World Environment Day Festival – that’s where!
The free community event will be held on Sunday 16 July from 10 am to 3:30 pm at Knox Park, Murwillumbah. The festival is hosted each year by the Caldera Environment
chatting with the community about weed identifcation, helping the community get their Sustainability Award nominations in, promoting our tap vs bottled water challenge and helping people to choose emission-free travel options with a free bike workshop.
“We are encouraging everyone to come out and join us – we need to work together to ensure our internationally
– Council in partnership with Rous County Council will showcase some of the Tweed’s nastiest weeds. Need help to identify a particular weed? Or need help with weed control methods? It’s your one-stop weed shop!
• Bike maintenance education and workshop – do you know how to fx your bike? Do you know how to change the tube in your tyre? Get into active travel
water reflls - it’s good for you and great for the environment. Helping the community to avoid single-use plastic water bottles
• Get involved in the taste test: tap vs bottled water challenge – can you taste the difference? Recent lab results show the Tweed’s tap water equals the quality of bottled water
• Target 160 campaign – fnd out how you can save water at home and in your business and get a free shower timer to help you save water
• Only fush the 3 Ps down the loo – did you know tissues can’t be fushed? Ask the team all your toilet and pipe questions.
• Free compost – pick up your free bag of compost made from the Tweed’s very own organics!
• Take the ‘Three Bin Challenge’ – which piece of rubbish goes where?
er the seedy world of child tra cking for sex.
e pair travel to Cambodia to solve the mystery of Chavy and it is a race against time for them to nish the work their husband and father was killed for.
e Girl in the Orphanage is a powerful page-turner that shines a light into a world many of us know nothing about.
Robert Barclay employs his considerable talented writing skills to weave a story of intrigue and emotion.
at there are people in this world who treat other innocent humans, and the most vulnerable at that, worse than animals is beyond contempt.
e Girl in the Orphanage has been nominated for the Prime Ministers Literary Awards, the Indie Book Award 2023 and the Miles Franklin Literary Awards 2023, an indication of the quality of a read it is.
You can order your copy from shawlinepublishing.com.au
Centre and focuses on protection of the natural environment with live music and performances, environmental speakers, demonstrations, kids’ activities, information stalls and delicious food.
Council will be showcasing a range of programs and services – many that residents might fnd surprising, highlighting the depth of Council’s commitment to protecting the Tweed’s environment.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry encouraged the community to come along to the free event –not only for a great day out for everyone but to also give some attention to the environment that we all call home.
“Events like these are a fantastic way to bring the community together for a fun celebration, while also highlighting the need to protect our beautiful Tweed environment,” Cr Cherry said.
“This year, Council’s friendly teams are looking forward to engaging and
signifcant environment is passed on to the next generation.”
Activities on offer include:
• Free entertainment – including Luna Junction Gypsy Folk for the Environment, Kizuna Japanese Taiko Drummers, The Pitts Family Circus, Hoopla Circus and Kids Caring for Country Dance Group
• Speakers and demonstrations – on topics including ending native logging, plastic pollution solutions, EV’s and powering our future, earth building, native bee gardens, glossy birds and forensic wildlife photography
• Free face painting for kids – choose from one of our endangered native wildlife species pictures, including the koala, Albert’s Lyrebird, giant barred frog, Richmond birdwing butterfy and spotted-tail quoll
• Council mascots –Winnie the Waterdrop and Kooee Koala will meet and greet the kids
• Weed identifcation
by looking after your bike! An experienced bike mechanic from Murwillumbah Cycles will be on hand from 10 am to 12 pm to provide a demonstration of basic bike maintenance and answer questions
• Sustainability Awards nomination support – are you a person or business owner who is a local sustainability champion? We love your work! Council staff will be available between 1 and 3 pm to answer questions and provide support for nominations for the 2023
Tweed Sustainability Awards
• Climate Ready
Tweed – small actions make a big difference! Tell us what you’re doing to take action on sustainability in your home, workplace or community. Register for the upcoming Community Action Network event to build capacity in local communities and networks
• Launch of new portable water flling station - Get free tap
• Take the ‘Community Recycling Centre Challenge’ – fnd out what you can drop off for FREE at our Community Recycling Centres across the Tweed
• Reusable prizes to be won – get involved to win and chat to the team from North East Waste for the latest information on waste and recycling in the Tweed and Northern Rivers.
Visit the Caldera Environment Centre’s website for the full program or check their Facebook page for up-todate festival information.
Find out how Council looks after the Tweed’s environment at tweed. nsw.gov.au/environment, or for recycling tips go to tweed.nsw.gov.au/wasterecycling or water saving tips visit tweed.nsw. gov.au/water-savingsrestrictions.
World Environment Day is sponsored by Tweed Shire Council.
For further information on what Council is offering at the festival, contact Debbie Firestone, Program Lead – Climate Change and Sustainability on 02 6670 2400.
After a two year break, art lovers will be happy to know that the Bentley Art Prize is on again. Thanks to the resilience
of coordinator Helen Trustum and her team, and despite Covid and foods, the Bentley Hall, which received food waters through it, is back up and running and ready
to receive entries to the iconic prize.
“It feels good to be going ahead with the prize again this year,” said Helen.
“Because the artists and
everyone who enjoys it, wanted it again.
“It’s great for the district and great for morale.”
With many regular sponsors on board,
“Our hallways are decorated with past winners of the section and we get a lot of compliments.”
Helen said the Bentley Art Prize has been
Pharmacy.
This year’s judge is Sharon Gilmour form Warialda.
Raised on the Northern Rivers, Sharon studied Visual Arts at Lismore for fve years, she has taught Visual Arts at Warialda High School since 1996.
Awarded the 2021 Sir William Donell Art Foundation Award excellence in teaching, Sharon has also represented the Northern Rivers in the collaborative exhibition by Arts North West, entitled Art, Word, Place as it toured through NSW.
Bentley locals Peter and Meg Neilsen will judge the children’s art and Kevin Elsley from The Land newspaper will be judging the photography section.
the Bentley Art Prize promises to be bigger and better than previous years.
Richmond Dairies have been regular sponsors in past years, donating $2,000 this year for the Section 1 Australian Landscape Acquisition Painting Prize, making the prize truly international.
“We display local works to our offces in England and Uruguay as well as here,” said Richmond Dairies spokesperson Melissa Wilton.
running since 1985 and this year would have been its 39th.
“Instead it is the 36th art prize due to Covid and the food,” she said.
“The young ones are showing that they are keen.
“We also receive a lot of interest from the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and even Sunshine Coast.”
A morning tea held last week, saw Helen receive cheques from sponsors: the Casino RSM Club, Richmond Valley Council, Richmond Dairies and McDonald’s
Entries close on 26th July and entry forms can be found in various outlets or visit Bentley Art Prize on Facebook. The Bentley Art Prize will be on over the weekend of 4th-6th August, 2023.
On Friday night there will be a wine and cheese tasting with entertainment from Croaker and the Honeybee.
On Saturday at 1pm, the event will be opened by Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, with entertainment beforehand by Sylvia Nowlan.
On Sunday from 11am to 1pm patrons will be entertained by Luke Vasella.
THEaward-winning actor Denzel Washington once said, “Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive infuences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living—if you do it well, I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor.”
Intriguingly, the word ‘mentor’ is one of the most revered and truly ancient of constructs known to humanity. When it comes to the word’s origin it is believed that it was frst coined by Western culture’s frst storyteller, Homer in his tale The Odyssey (800 BC) and it referred to the fgure who was tasked to be the guardian and advisor to the main character’s son. Another little known explanative as to its origin hails from Swahili culture where someone in each village was assigned the role of listening to children, and was in turn called “Habari gani menta”, which translates: the person who asks – “What’s happening?”
When most of us refect back on the highlights and major happenings of our own lives, more often than not they are either directly or indirectly the result of the infuence of mentors.
Be they family members, teachers, bosses, friends or inspiring fgures – role models from history even, or other cultures that somehow wield the power of inspiration and example over us to raise our assumptions of what is remotely possible.
“A mentor” once said human rights activist Kerry Kennedy, “is someone with a willingness to help others,
who has a capacity to inspire, a determination to work hard, a clear sense of vision, an inspiring purpose, a deep sense of integrity and an appreciation for joy.” Last but not least and perhaps easily missed if anything, is the appreciation for joy. That rare ability to conjure and glean an infectious delight, because the battle to infuence our hearts and minds are always won by those most able to encourage us to reach our full potential.
One of my biggest creative role models is the Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore, who once noted, “Delight gives us the key to the truth of existence; it is personality acting upon personalities through incessant manifestations… Turn a tree into a log and it will burn for you, but it will never bear living fowers or fruit.” In other words, it is what we are capable of, for ourselves and importantly others going forward, through positive infuence that outright determines the value of our being.
Upon refection, the most infuential mentor fgures in my life have been John Broomhall, an uncle of mine; Wendy Robinson, an old high school teacher; my two dearest friends – Ray Plibersek and Michelle Starr; and two previous managers – Vince Graham and Dr Julie-Anne Tooth.
All of whom reiterate the sentiments of John C. Maxwell, “The people closest to me determine my level of success or failure. The better they are, the better I am. And if I want to go to the highest level, I can do it only with the help of other people. We have to take each other higher.”
BY TIM HOWARD
The 2023 Grafton July Racing Carnival was the best since the Covid-19 pandemic said CRJC executive offcer Michael Beattie.
Mr Beattie said for now the strength of carnivals has to be judged pre- and post-Covid, but rated this year’s event the strongest on the back of some outstanding racing.
He said crowd numbers and turnover fgures had stayed about equal with 2022, but said in the current economic climate that was a good effort.
“I can understand where people might have come to two more more days racing at the carnival, this year they could choose to come to just their favourite day,” he said.
“For that reason you have to take a line from the two major days of the carnival (Ramornie Handicap and Grafton
Cup) and on those two days you would have to say it was an outstanding event.”
Beattie said the dominant performance of Zoumon in leading throughout to win the Grafton Cup would be his standout memory of this July’s racing.
“I loved the authority of that win,” he said.
“For Rachel King to take control of the race and essentially steal it from the 600m mark was a great piece of riding.
“It was a really strong win.”
Beattie said he would expect Zoumon to go onto bigger things.
“He’s won three Listed races in his last three starts,” he said.
“I understand he might be spelled now, but I could see him winning one of the big staying races in the spring.”
He said Zoumon’s ability to stamp his authority on a race and
put other horses in the feld under pressure from the start made him a special prospect.
Beattie said former jockey Leah Kilner’s part in The Big Goodbye’s Ramornie Handicap win was the other remarkable memory of the carnival.
“I doubt there was a dry eye in the place,” Beattie said.
In 2022 Kilner was injured in a horror fall which left her with severe head injuries and multiple fractures of bones throughout her body.
“It was touch and go if she would make it for quite a few days afterwards,” Beattie said.
“My take out of it was it showed how for a former Grafton girl how important it was to come to a July Carnival and win one of the big feature races.”
Beattie said it was a little too early to give fnal fgures on the TAB
turnover, except to say it was trending to be similar to last year.
“Given the circumstances this year, that’s an outstanding effort,” he said.
The Maclean Cup on Sunday was the fnal feature race of the carnival, resulting in a win for Too Good To Be Tru.
The Wyong based galloper fnished half a length in front of Bean Foggy and two lengths in front of third placed Savvy Lad.
After the racing former Grafton jockey Ben Looker was name Jockey of the Carnival after scoring six wins, fve seconds and a third place, ahead of Aaron Bullock.
Wyong’s Damien Lane was the Trainer of the Carnival on a count back from Stephen Lee.
MUSIC lovers focking to Splendour in the Grass in Byron Bay this weekend will be under very close watch.
Talent scouts from some of the world’s biggest modelling agencies will position themselves at the festival in the hope of fnding the next top model to sign.
Internationally renowned talent scout and agent Kirk Blake, who discovered high-profle model Jordan Barrett in Byron Bay, is cautiously optimistic he might fnd two new fresh faces among the crowd of
“It’s like anything you have to work hard at it to get noticed,” he said.
“There’s a lot of international fying from one location to the other to do photoshoots for different clients.
“You just don’t start to get Dolce & Gabbana shows for $10,000 a day.
50,000 people.
“I’ll be at the gates scouting,” Mr Blake said.
“If I fnd one it’ll be good, if I fnd two faces over the three days that’ll be great, but there are no expectations.
“Splendour is a massive event, and all the scouts are coming here for it.
“Last time I was at Splendour there were a few maybes, but I’m hopeful I’ll be able to sign someone this time.”
Trying to fnd perspective talent in a sea of goodlooking people isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Mr Blake will spend three days constantly scanning
the faces of everyone who enters the festival.
To narrow down the feld he looks for the ideal model height, females have to be about 175-185cm and males about 185-190cm.
They also need to have the typical model features - good facial structure, near perfect teeth and skin and a ft physique.
“I’ve been doing this for almost three decades now,” Mr Blake said.
“You do get an eye for it, you know what’s on trend, but for me the main thing is are they memorable, are they different, is there something that sets them apart.
“They make an impact when you see them.”
During covid a lot of models dropped out of the industry due to the inability to travel for work.
Scouting was also made diffcult when everyone was
locked away or wearing face masks.
Mr Blake said he recently relocated to Byron Bay from Sydney to increase his chances of fnding new talent in the tourism hot spot.
“The transient nature and the fow of people that come through the Northern Rivers makes it a brilliant area for scouting.
“The people that come through, they’re all generally healthy, young, ft and embody that lifestyle.”
In the last three months, Mr Blake has found four young people from the Northern Rivers, who ft the model criteria, which have now been signed to modelling agencies.
His latest fnd was a 19-year-old traveller from Germany named Jonas, who was working at a café in Byron Bay.
Jonas, who has plans to
study medicine and become a surgeon like his father, said he was surprised to be approached by Mr Blake.
“He asked me if I had modelled before and explained to me who he was and who he was working for, but I hadn’t heard of the modelling agency.
“It’s not something I had an interest in or had thought about before.
“I have zero expectations, I came to Byron to work so I could travel, but I’m not doing much else so I just thought I’ll try it and see what can happen,” he said.
There has already been keen interest in Jonas from a number of international modelling agencies since he was scouted.
If any festival goers happen to get a tap on the shoulder at Splendour from Mr Blake, he warns it’s unlikely they’ll shoot to fame and fortune overnight.
“You do need a thick skin, it’s all about do you ft the client’s image and will you sell their brand.
“You also have to have an exit plan - we’re big on education, we encourage all the models (who are usually found as teenagers) to fnish their studies.”
At the same time, Mr Blake said being scouted as a model can change the direction of one’s life dramatically.
And, while the Northern Rivers and Australia in general, may be home to plenty of potential models, to be noticed by a scout relies on one of those serendipitous moments in life of been seen at the right place, at the right time.
Anyone who thinks they have what it takes can contact Mr Blake on Instagram at: kirk_scout Splendour in the Grass will take place this week from July 21 - July 23 at North Byron Parklands.
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1 Scanty (6)
3 Large quantities or numbers of people (6)
9 In the midst of (5)
11 Urban dwelling (9)
12 Assertion (9)
13 Fat (5)
14 Wired (6)
15 Conjectural (coll) (4)
19 Ridge of rock, sand or coral just above the surface of the sea (4)
20 Dairy product (6)
24 Collector’s book (5)
25 Invigorating drug (9)
27 Place in new order (9)
28 Live (5)
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No. 155 No. 155
1 What condition would you have if your skin fell below the freezing point and ice crystals formed within your skin cells?
2 The 80-foot Uniroyal tyre that was used as a ferris wheel at the New York 1964-1965 World’s Fair is now located in which US state?
3 Which Boston Celtic great was also known as ‘the Chief’?
4 What type of food is pecorino?
5 Who directed the 1990 lm Dances with Wolves?
6 In which country was the world’s largest rework lit on February 8, 2020?
7 What is the name of Stan’s sister in South Park?
8 Which English alternative rock band formed in She eld in 1978 and is fronted by Jarvis Cocker (pictured)?
9 In what year did superhero Spider-Man rst appear?
10 True or false: the falcon can y at speeds of over 300km per hour?
1 Blemish (4)
5 Girl’s name (4)
6 Highest point (4)
7 Faculty head (4)
1 Historical alcoholic drink (4)
2 At one time (4)
3 Peruvian capital (4)
4 Paradise (4)
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending
Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?
No. 131
Solve all the clues and an eight-letter phrase will be spelled out.
1 In Frozen, Pabbie is the king what?
2 A new short lm: Frozen –
3 Get together, like Anna and Kristo
4 Anna’s hair has this coloured streak
5 – – Go
6 A home made of ice
7 Kristen Bell is Anna’s what?
8 A sad song: We Were So –
5x5
No. 130 C
1. Which Aussie actress plays Clarice Starling in Stan’s Silence of the Lambs reboot Clarice?
A. Rose Byrne
B. Miranda Otto
C. Rebecca Breeds
D. Margot Robbie
2. What is the name of Daniel Craig’s last James Bond film?
A. Live and Let Die
B. Tomorrow Never Dies
C. Die Another Day
D. No Time to Die
3. Ellen Ripley was the flame-throwing character in which sci-fi film?
A. Terminator
B. Alien
2: Judgment Day
C. Blade Runner
D. Mad Max: Fury Road
4. How many times has Sylvester Stallone appeared as Rocky Balboa?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Eight
suggested that ‘perhaps’ when she is well again we could go stay there for a few nights? ( e cost would only be $500 a night for her, and $200 a night for me, including very posh treats on trays!!) She peered at me closely.
‘Leems, did you know that ‘perhaps’ means the same thing as ‘maybe’.
As I possess a most excellent memory, I recall ‘Mum Jane’ saying once “I tell you Leems, it never rains but it pours.” I was a little confused ‘cos it was most sunny outside. She explained that it means multiple negative incidents or situations that can occur together within a short time period, (‘Leemo Cat’ here!) Hmmm; well, this is unquestionably what has happened of late in our house. I was most unwell for a while; I got better, but then I had to have 3 teeth removed. en, Mum Mum became unwell with RSV; which stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Mum told me she had never even heard of RSV until she contracted it. However, a er much reading, she found that RSV was actually discovered in 1956. It has since been recognized as one of the most common causes of childhood illness; it also causes annual outbreaks of respiratory illnesses in all age groups. RSV a ects an estimated 64 million people and causes 160,000 deaths each year globally. Crikey, reading all this certainly stopped Mum in her tracks. As RSV is highly contagious she’s basically become very ‘hermit-like,’ only going out (fully masked) for essentials. Our lovely Neighbour ‘Miss Denise’ also checks on her. Mum has been sleeping & reading heaps, and I even read some of Mum’s weekend papers. CRIKEY, what a lot of stories they have in them. I read about a hotel in Sydney’s Double Bay which is ‘pet friendly’ and
I’ve contemplated your request and to be perfectly frank, there are no ‘perhaps’ or ‘maybes’ in my answer to your farcical suggestion. NUP, we cannot go stay there as you so blithely put it, ‘for a few nights’. Not even ¼ of a night in fact. Gottit? ‘AND, Leems, if you had read about this Pet Friendly establishment properly, you should have noted that only pets of the Puppy or Dog species are allowed stay. NO CATS or KITTENS!
Well, I ask you, how discriminatory is that?
Mum ‘informed’ me that her research on taking cats to a hotel showed that packing to do so would involve as much packing and preparation as one would have to do when taking a human baby.
‘For instance Leems, I would have to bring your travel carrier, blankies, in atable food bowls, litter tray & scoop, bags for waste disposal, a tarpaulin to put UNDER your litter tray in case you become over enthusiastic; your STUFF; brush, laser light, 2 bears, your squeak mouse & chirping canary, jingle toys, feathers on a stick…on and on it goes. So, Leems, I would be exhausted even before we arrived, So, I reiterate: NUP, we’re not going for a few nights at ANY hotel, EVER! Gottit? And besides, you don’t appear to have taken our budget into consideration one iota?’
(PS: TO-DAY’S news is that our sewerage has a blockage. Plumber here tomorrow.) Crikey. To avoid any more of her interminable rabble, I’m o for a small meditative sleep on the warm grass. Nitey, Leemo.
BY TIM HOWARDA Yamba community group says Clarence Valley Council staff have “betrayed” the trust of councillors and the public in their handling of a controversial $15 million community project.
The secretary of Yamba Community Action Network, Lynne Cairns, said the group has made Government Information Public Access requests of the council and the Department of Regional NSW and uncovered some damning information in documents that revealed that councillors and the community were denied in the decision making for the Treelands Drive Community Centre project.
The controversy surrounding the centre in Yamba’s west began almost as soon as it opened in 1999.
But when council received an $11.1 million Bushfre Local Economic Recovery grant after the 2019-20 fres to be spent on the project the twists and turns have magnifed.
Some Yamba residents said a plan to demolish and rebuild the centre was not a priority in the town.
And when the Grafton Pool was suddenly closed last year because of potential catastrophic infrastructure failure, council moved on November 22 to attempt to have the BLER grant transferred to the pool and move ahead with a proposal on December 13 that became known as Option B, to refurbish the community centre and include a library.
But during December and January these plans
unravelled when the Department turned down the grant switch proposal.
And council became concerned the switch from a demolish and rebuild proposal would also rule the project ineligible under the BLER funding guidelines.
At its February 2023 meeting the council controversially rescinded the December resolution and re-instated Option A, to demolish and rebuild the centre.
Council is due to take the next step in this process at its meeting on July 25.
But YambaCAN has uncovered information its members believes undermines the council’s position.
After the February meeting it launched a series of GIPA requests to the Department of Regional NSW and the council, uncovering information that Mrs Cairns said throws new light on the process.
The group has sent a letter, listing its fndings to all councillors ahead of the next meeting as well as to the Information and Privacy Commission.
“In an email exchange between a council offcer and the Department in March, its seems someone in the department has realised the council has received the wrong idea about the BLER funding guidelines,” Mrs Cairns said.
“But in response to council’s email claiming Option B falling outside BLER guidelines its senior project offcer said ‘With regard to point 2, I’m concerned that perhaps there’s been some confusion with the
funding deed conditions, because for this project, we were aware Council were working on Option B and it would have been a permissible scope variation (i.e. to refurbish the existing centre, rather than knockdown/ rebuild, in order to deliver the project within the available funds). I thought it would be helpful to clarify that point.’
“From that email trail it looks like council is saying that Option B doesn’t ft the guidelines and the Department is saying it does.”
Mrs Cairns said other emails and documents revealed under GIPA requests show the council did nothing to pursue Option B by providing details to the BLER program from September 2022.
“We found emails to council asking for budgets and planning details for Option B so they could assess them, but council provided nothing,” Mrs Cairns said.
Bizarrely the council did acknowledge this situation in February, just days prior to the council meeting when general manager Laura Black emailed the department.
“Council is seeking confrmation that the BLER funds are to be used for the project that was submitted – Treelands Drive Community Hub as described.
And whether, if it does not proceed with this, it too late to have some other project on the same site considered for the funding,”
Mrs Cairns said this was not an accurate portrayal of the situation.
“The ‘some other project’ was Option B,
which the department had been aware council had been considering since September 2022,” Mrs Cairns said.
“It was not ‘some other project’ but something that had been a lawful resolution of the council since the December 13 meeting.”
Mrs Cairns said she had concerns the plans for the centre which went out to tender could contravene the BLER guidelines.
She said the BLER funding was conditional on the new building containing a commercial kitchen of 93 sq m and a dedicated multi-purpose under cover youth/early learning space with outdoor fenced area.
“The plans that went out to tender contained a 31.9 sqm community kitchen and the youth space is now an area beside the driveway that is not under cover, has no fenced area and is shared with the mobility drop off point,” she said.
“It appears none of these changes were offcially approved as required by the Department.”
Mrs Cairns said another sore point was comparing the way changes to the Maclean Community Centre, which was also BLER funded, underwent radical changes, without the controversy.
Mrs Cairns said the information uncovered in the GIPA requests damages the council’s credibility in the community.
“To me it appears councillors and the community have been betrayed and decisions made which went against the community’s wishes,” she said.
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Lismore business Fitness
Kidz announced today that they are a FOUR time Winner in the annual What’s on 4 Kids’ National Australian Business Awards.
Hailed as the industries best, the What’s on 4 Kids’ Awards celebrates the greatest in Australia’s children’s activities, parties, and family entertainment industries. For the frst time since 2019, the Australia-wide awards were held in person on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 in Tweed Heads, NSW. With selected fnalists vying to take home the crown in 28 categories such as Kids Activity Industry Leader of the Year, Best Kids Activity for Cultural Diversity and more, the night was highly anticipated and, not only, reignited the industry but provided a platform for recognition following a challenging time in a COVID-19 world.
Nominees were judged by highly regarded and experienced business owners and those chosen were awarded the judged winner. The People’s Choice Awards are always a favourite for the parent community and also returned as part of the awards again this year.
Fitness Kidz owner Brad Hicks is proud to
announce that they have been selected as the winner for the categories, People’s Choice Best Local Preschooler Activity/ Class 3-5 years, People’s Choice Best Local School Aged Activity/ Class 5-12 years, People’s Choice Australia’s Best Kids Party Entertainer & People’s Choice Best Kids Party/ Live Entertainer INDUSTRY LEADER of the Year!
‘In a feld represented
has hit the industry hard, the What’s on 4 Kids’ Awards strive to set the bar high for Australian children’s entertainment and activity businesses. The service and support they provide is important, and benefts so many families nationwide.
“The children’s activity industry is an essential part of the Australian community.” Says Amy Sales, owner of What’s On 4 Kids
Fitness Kidz offers two main services- our junior ftness & sports programs held at Early Learning Centres & Preschools as well as our “Active Entertainment” programs for children’s birthday parties, events, school holidays, community days & primary school rewards/ fun days & celebrations.
Fitness Kidz was the only business from Lismore represented. We have a strong following all over the Northern Rivers inc Tweed & Gold Coasts. The entire community backed us by voting, giving us 4 People’s Choices, which is incredible as we were up against many larger, national businesses.
What’s On 4 Kids has been in the Australian Children’s Activity industry since 2011, with its origins in the UK. In 2017 the move was made to being fully owned and operated as an Australian business.
by an incredibly high standard of talented and passionate businesses, we are honoured to be considered in such esteemed company. Such a great example of Australia’s high national standard.’ Said Brad Hicks, owner of Fitness Kidz.
Though the pandemic
Awards. “We are the unique entertainers and activity providers keeping families going. The next 12 months will be an exciting time as families and their children explore a changed industry - with more fexibility, diversity and new innovations in entertainment and
All 2022 award winners can be found at the What’s on 4 Kids website here.
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GRAFTON FAT CATTLE SALE 11/07/2023
402 TOTAL HEAD YARDED
230 EXPORTED
172 YOUNG CATTLE
Most categories were well represented at today’s Grafton Fat Cattle Sale with numbers lifting compared to last Fat Sale. With one extra Export Buyer active, the market for heavy Bullocks and Bulls lifted. However, the cow market slipped slightly compared to the previous week. The market for the young cattle was frm to cheaper
MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK WEEK ENDING 14/07/2023
The markets were bigger this week for most of the livestock categories as vendors see this winter as a period of harder times than the previous years. The fall in the value of the markets has seen a reticence to offoad but the severs frosts along with the lack of feed and the cost of hay all combining to see more offered. The markets were in all essence frm for most categories across the live stock ranges.
The main price denominators being in weight and fnish, with fresher light weight starting to see improvement as well as the export types as long as the fnish is parallel with the weights seeing a better return.
Vealer steers av 270.7c/kg topping at 356.2c/kg or $626.35 to $1161.68
Vealer heifers av 241.7c/kg topping at 310c/kg or $616.71 to $1034.63
Feeder steers av 318.2c/kg topping at 360.2c/kg or $1261.60 to $1659.57
Feeder heifers av 248.4c/kg topping at 270c/kg or $899.36 to $1122.75
Yearling steers av 315.10c/kg topping at 392.2c/kg or $944.76 to $1628.88
Yearling heifers av 272.6c/kg topping at 374.2c/kg or $724.14 to $1276.80
depending on quality.
TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale, 8:00am, Grafton Saleyards
THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST 2023 – DLP Special Store Cattle Sale, 9:00am, Grafton Saleyards
SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST 2023 – Angus & Brangus
Bull & Female Sale, 11:00am, Grafton Saleyards
SALE HIGHLIGHTS
Grafton Fat Cattle Sale Tuesday 11th July 2023
A/c DW & LC Makejev sold an Angus Cross Bullock 230c/kg weighed 800kg - $1,840.00
A/c DJ Bowles sold a Shorthorn Cow 211.2c/kg weighed
Steers av 304.4c/kg topping at 374.2c/kg or $1914.64 to $2466.26
Heifers av 229.3c/kg topping at 267.2c/kg or $1099.97 to $1710.08
Manufacturing steers av 229.8c/kg topping at 267.2c/kg or $1332.72 to $1416.00
Cows av 184.4c/kg topping at 268.2c/kg or $954.63 to $1732.36
Bulls av 243.7c/kg topping at 330.2c/kg or $1147.99 to $2765.76
Lambs topped at $166 to av $113.82 ($4up)
Hoggets topped at $126 to av $81.51($20up)
Ewes topped at $120 to av $45.90 ($1up)
Wethers topped at $118 to av $74.11($13up)
Rams topped at $148 to av $68($20up)
Lamb rams topped at $122 to av $62 ($16up)
Sale av for the 1839 head was $92.42 a rise of $11/head
Sows sold from $40 to $$340, Gilts from $180 to $265, Boars to $530, Barrows from $210 to $225, Pork from $40 to $160, Stores from $85 to $159
Geese sold from $30 to $42.50, Ducks to $30, Ducklings & chicks to $22.50, Ducklings to $25, Roosters to $15, Bantam hens to $17.50, Pullets to $27.50, Group lot hens &Rooster (7 head) to $22.50, Hens to $15, Guinea fowl to $20, Bantam pullets to $20
Agents today yarded 1839 head for the weekly sale, the bulk of the stock presented were in the Lamb and hogget categories with a few lines of good breeding ewes
740kg - $1,562.88
A/c AJ & WJ Donoghue sold Angus Cows 210.2c/kg averaged 469.5kg - $986.89 p/hd
A/c DJ Bowles sold an Angus Cross Heifer 218.2c/kg weighed 520kg - $1,134.64
A/c CO Austen & Sons sold Angus Cross Heifers 235c/ kg averaged 514.5kg - $1,209.08 p/hd
A/c PJ & WJ Beel sold an Angus Bull 239.2c/kg weighed 1,010kg - $2,415.92
A/c IM & JL Fahey sold Angus Cross Steers 298.2c/kg averaged 222.5kg - $663.50 p/hd
A/c Paul Schofeld sold Angus Cross Steers 320.2c/kg averaged 197.5kg - $632.40 p/hd
A/c IM & JL Fahey sold Simmental Cross Heifers 250.2c/kg averaged 277.5kg - $694.31 p/hd
available. The market was frmer for all descriptions and a bigger buying panel was operating. Lambs topped at $166 to av $113.82($4up), hoggets topped at $126 to av $81.51($20up), Ewes topped at $120 to av $45.90($1up), wethers topped at $118 to av $74.11($12up), Rams topped at $148 to av $68($20up), Lamb rams topped at $122 to av $62($16up). The total yarding of 1839 head averaged $92.42 a rise of $11/head week on week.
Hurley & Weiss sold Dorper lambs 67.5kg to Thomas Foods for $143, hoggets 66.6kg to Eversons for $118
Glenlea Farming sold Dorper lambs off feed 52.8kg to Eversons for $140, 51.5kg to GR Prime for $139, 50.6kg to GR Prime for $136, 50.6kg ram lambs to Eversons for $80
Tim & Mary Turvey sold Xbred lambs 51.8kg to GR Prime for $135, 49.1kg to Thomas Foods for $128
David Turvey sold Xbred lambs 52.5kg to Eversons for $124, 49.1kg to Thomas Foods for $128
Warren & Wendy Schelbach sold Dorper lambs 50kg to Jock Young Meats for $145,hoggets 53.3kg to restockers for $124
Signature Cattle Co sold Dorset x lambs started on feed 44.05kg to GT Prime for $119, 37.5kg to GR Prime for $93
Gradenfoe Past Co sold Dorset x lambs 48.6kg to GR Prime for $133
Kim Nielsen sold Xbred ewes shorn to Eversons for $80
Sharpe Past Co sold Dorper x wethers to Self Meats for $118, 50kg lambs to Eversons for $120, 54.8kg to Thomas Foods for $110, 45kg to GR Prime for $80
Campbell Bros sold Dorper x lambs 44.5kg , 40.9kg , 39.1kg to restockers for $98, $99, $92
Greg & Judy Collins sold Dorper x lambs 41.1kg to restockers for $100, rams to restockers for $148, and $60
The name Vince Castle is one that many people throughout the Clarence Valley and the Australian Sugar Industry will have heard.
it be personally or professionally, as an ‘exceptional man’, Vince was born and raised on a sugarcane and dairy farm in the Palmers Channel
Vince and Tony are still remembered by their peers as having played on their likeness as twins to pull of many a prank on friends, family and
It was remarkable to him when the frst of the mechanical harvesters arrived on the scene and could cut some 600 tonnes in a day.
then Clarence Harvesting Co-operative as it’s known today.
Vince served as an executive member of the Clarence Cane Growers Association for many years and held the position of Chairman from 1998 to 2012. Furthermore, he was a delegate on the NSW Cane Growers Council, holding the Chairman’s position from 2007 to 2012.
Anyone who ever met Vince will know that he was a confdent and practical man who was never afraid to speak up over an issue he was passionate about. He had an uncanny ability to articulate himself to any audience from other cane growers to lawyers and politicians and did so with an authoritative yet calm demeanour.
forward and spoke to it with great vigour and expression!
Vince’s passion for his family saw him direct enormous drive into support for families with disabled children. In 1953, Vince played an instrumental role in raising money to start the Caringa School for children with disability. Fast forward 70 years and Caringa now delivers a wide range of disability support services regionally.
In 2013 Vince was awarded a Premiers Community Award and in 2021, a plague was unveiled to offcially name the new Caringa building after Vince for his long tenure as Chairman and his incredible service to the community.
Vince sadly lost his battle with illness earlier this week. Whilst he may be gone, Vince Castle will long be remembered for his honesty, integrity and his commitment to family, community and industry.
Referred to by those who know him, whether
area near Yamba. Vince and his twin brother Tony were know as many things….family men, hard workers, negotiators, orators and accomplished practical jokers.
Having attended school at the now closed Palmers Channel School,
even their doctor!
Having led cane cutting gangs in his early twenties, Vince was an extraordinarily hard worker. He is known for having led a team of 6 men cutting and loading some 120 tonnes of cane by hand per day for more than 20 seasons.
Mechanisation and other advancements in cane farming allowed Vince to focus more of his energy on industry involvement. He was the founding Chairman of the Palmers Island Harvesting Co-operative. This later became Central Clarence and
Some of his neighbour’s recall watching Vince driving his tractor whilst simultaneously rehearsing for an upcoming meeting or encounter. The giveaway was the pounding of his hand on the bonnet of the tractor as he leaned
Relatives and friends of the late Vince Castle are respectfully invited to attend the requiem mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Woodford Street Maclean on Friday 14th July 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by a service of burial at the Lawn Cemetery, Brooms Head Road, Townsend.
The Australian jackfruit industry is worth around $2 million dollars annually and is currently a niche market despite being widely grown throughout Asia, however domestic
demand is seeing the industry expand.
AgriFutures Australia is investing nearly $1 million into the new project Developing ready to market jackfruit products for Australian
market growth which will provide the opportunity for the Australian jackfruit industry to grow through the development of commercially viable processed products.
The Australian Emerging Topical Fruits Strategic RD&E Plan identifed jackfruit as a priority for investment and to receive research and development support. The plan is the result of extensive desktop research and stakeholder consultation across the Australian tropical fruit industry and pulls together specifc recommendations for future investment to support the long-term growth and competitive advantage of the Australian tropical fruit industry.
AgriFutures Emerging Industries Senior Manager, Dr Olivia Reynolds is excited by the investment into the tropical fruit.
“Jackfruit is a fruit which is realising expansion of plantings in Australia as a result of
strong market demand signals for fresh and value-added products that can be differentiated from imports through superior genetics, quality and safety standards,” said Dr Reynolds.
The project will work with growers, processors and retailers to try to build the supply chain from the ground up. It will focus on the development of three processed jackfruit products, building a processed jackfruit market which will enable Australian growers to increase their plantings or divert excess fruit when the fresh fruit market becomes overwhelmed.
The Northern Territory Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) has received funding from AgriFutures Australia to lead the project, with the University of Melbourne also involved.
DITT Project Lead, Chelsea Moore said Jackfruit has so many potential uses beyond fresh fruit.
“The arils can be cooked when they are green for a savoury favour, the seeds can be roasted like nuts, and other parts can be processed into highly nutritious products,” said Moore. With so many potential products it is important that the
fruit specifcations are specifc to the product.
The University of Melbourne will be looking at phytochemical characterization, nutritional composition, sensory, storage stability and packaging requirements. NT DITT will be assessing the harvest windows to meet the product specifcations.
The University of Melbourne researcher Dr. Hafz Suleria believes that the future is bright for the jackfruit industry.
“The jackfruit products will be profled for nutritional status, taste and consumer acceptance. Packaging will be developed considering shelf life, environmental sustainability and commercial viability.”
“There is still some work to be done refning the products and working out exactly when to harvest the fruit for the different products,” said Dr Suleria.
This project aims to help Australian growers and processors achieve their vision of making Australian-grown, valueadded products a reality. Find out more about the AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries program.
www.agrifutures. com.au/ourindustries/#emergingindustries
sugarcane grown in Queensland is Smartcane BMP accredited and growers across the state continue to invest in sustainability while trying to maintain on-farm proftability. I hope sugarcane growers across Queensland stand proud of their efforts in supporting the reopening of this valuable market for the Australian industry.”
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said it was great to see the A-UKFTA already paying off for Australian producers.
cane refner in the world; working towards sustainably sourcing 100% of their raw cane sugar, and committed to reducing carbon emissions from its own operations and wider supply chain.
“Consistent with this commitment, we’re pleased that all of the raw sugar we purchase from Australia has been sourced from cane farms that are certifed against respected sustainability standards, including the Smartcane BMP program,” Mr Mason said.
Australia’s frst raw sugar shipment to the United Kingdom under the new Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) was loaded in Townsville today, opening an important new market for the Queensland sugar industry.
Under the new agreement, which came into place on 31 May 2023, tariff-free raw sugar exports to the UK have resumed for the frst time in 50 years, gradually increasing from an initial allocation of 80,000 tonnes this year (pro rata) until tariffs are completely eliminated on 1 January 2031.
The frst Australian raw sugar sale under the new agreement was made by industryowned sugar marketer Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL), who will send a shipment of
raw sugar produced in the Burdekin to Tate and Lyle Sugars’ refnery on the Thames in London.
QSL Chief Executive Offcer and Managing Director Greg Beashel said the sale was underpinned by a united industry approach, with other Australian quota holders to the UK making their new UK quota allocation available to QSL for the milestone shipment which reinvigorates a market effectively lost when the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC) common market back in 1973.
“Up until that point nearly a third of Australia’s sugar exports had gone to Britain, but this came to an end when the European Union (EU) restricted our market access through relatively high tariffs, and we pivoted towards
alternative markets in Asia and North America,” Mr Beashel said.
“We’re optimistic that this sale is the frst step towards reopening what is essentially a whole new market for Australian sugar producers, with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) data showing the frst full tariff-free quota year in 2024 could see the value of Australian raw sugar exports to the UK reach $74 million, up from effectively nothing during the past fve years.”
CANEGROWERS
Chairman Owen Menkens said it was very pleasing to see the years of hard work by Australian trade negotiators and the industry had come to fruition with the frst commercial shipment of
Australian sugar destined for the UK in almost half a century.
“The inclusion of sugar in this free trade agreement is the culmination of a lot of hard work undertaken by CANEGROWERS and other sugar industry stakeholders, who have worked closely with the Australian Government to get this agreement in place,” Mr Menkens said.
“This market is opening up for Australian exports because growers have taken steps to adopt the industry-led on-farm environmental management program, Smartcane BMP. UK sugar refners Tate and Lyle have made it clear from the very beginning that the reason they want to source raw sugar from Australia is because of our world-class sustainability credentials.
“Forty per cent of
“It’s fantastic to see Queenslanders already benefting from this Free Trade Agreement, which we hope will begin a new era for Australian sugar growers and exporters,”
Minister Watt said.
“This FTA is a win for the people of the UK who will receive extremely high-quality Australian produce, and a huge win for Australian producers and exporters who can now access new, highly lucrative markets in the UK.”
Tate & Lyle Sugars’ Senior Vice President Gerald Mason said the company was delighted that the shipment from Queensland to London marked the beginning of a renewed relationship between Tate & Lyle Sugars and the Australian sugar industry.
Tate & Lyle Sugars, as part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refner in the world, recently reaffrmed its mission to be the most sustainable
• The frst sale of Australian raw sugar sold into the UK under the new A-UKFTA has been made by industryowned sugar marketer Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) to Tate & Lyle Sugars.
• The shipment will be loaded aboard the MS Port Macau in Townsville on Monday 10 July.
• It has been manufactured using sugarcane grown by Smartcane BMP accredited growers on a mass balance basis.
• Smartcane BMP is a voluntary program available to all sugar cane growers, delivered by CANEGROWERS with funding support from the Queensland State Government.
• The loading process is expected to take nearly 24 hours, with the ship scheduled to depart tomorrow (11 July) and arrive at Tate & Lyle Sugars’ Thames refnery in London on 10 September.
A message from the committee President, Bruce Lyle.
Casino All Breeds Sale committee president Bruce Lyle. Bruce says it’s the top quality locally bred bulls year after year, that’s got the Sale to where it is today & 2023 has a superb line-up..
The Northern Rivers region has just experienced the wettest year on record in 2022, in what can only be described as very trying times indeed for all producers. Many farms were fooded and badly fooded. The bulls you see on sale are true survivors and able to be offered for sale is a credit to the vendors and testament to the
resilience of their cattle.
The current “stop start” season has also kept conditions quite variable across the region and the Bull Sale vendors are commenting that their bulls are continuing to do very well, this will certainly be refected in the quality and presentation of the offering at the Casino All Breeds Bull and Female Sale on Saturday July 29, committee president Bruce Lyle said. This sale is the perfect opportunity to top up your genetics. These are the bulls whose progeny will be marketed well into the future and return more proft for the producer.” Bulls are
a long-term investment and it’s critical not to drop the ball on sourcing good quality local genetics” A wise weaner producer from my early breeding days told me many times that “you can’t control the weather or many other factors that affect proft – but the one thing you can control is the quality of the bulls you buy” Bruce said.
“Even with a testy cattle market, the high-quality well-bred cattle are the ones continually attracting the premium prices that can only come from sourcing top quality, locally bred bulls that are adapted to the area.” There will certainly be excellent
opportunities to buy well at this year’s sale.
This year will see a terrifc draft of 174 stud and herd bulls on offer, and 29 stud females, principally supplied by local breeders. Covering many breeds, it really is a “1 stop shop” offering a great opportunity to secure quality bulls across many breeds at the one venue.
All vendors are registered stud cattle breeders and the bulls have a full parentage pedigree tree. “The quality and doing ability of the cattle on offer is the primary reason the sale has always been repeatedly supported by the most astute breeders
from up & down the coast, the Tablelands and into Queensland” Bruce said.
The importance of Coastal producers to purchase locally coastal bred bulls has never been more important, as the deaths from “Theileria” on introduced cattle to the coastal area increases. Bruce recommended everyone to do their own homework on this disease, discuss with your vet or the North Coast Local Lands service staff and arm yourself with the info on this deadly disease.
The 2023 order of sale will be the European Breed bulls, British
Breed Bulls followed by the Bos Indicus Breed Bulls. The 29 Stud Females will be offered at the completion of the Bull offering. Online catalogue with Bull pictures and information can be found online at the sale website – www.casinoallbreeds. com.au
Printed catalogues are available from all the Casino agents, noting it’s an 11am start, so be early, he warned.
SATURDAY 29th JULY 2023 COMMENCING 11am
FREIGHT REBATE OF $50 WILL BE PAID WHEN 2 OR MORE BULLS PURCHASED
CATALOGUES AVAILABLE FROM SELLING AGENTS
CATALOGUES AVAILABLE FROM SELLING AGENTS
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It must be hard to come up with a new premise for a cooking show these days, but thankfully for us, Khanh Ong (pictured) devised a great one for his 10-part travelogue, which concludes this week. The popular MasterChef Australia alum has ventured all over the country for this series, crafting a range of unique recipes from the local produce he discovers and learns about in each region. For the nal episode, Khanh heads to Victoria’s picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Everything comes full circle as he whips up a delectable three-course meal inspired by all of the places he has visited throughout the 10 episodes. Hopefully it’s not long before he’s on the road again.
Six years ago, Craig Reucassel (pictured) shocked the nation and got everyone talking about our waste problem with this series. So, now that he’s back and as driven as ever with this new threeepisode instalment, it’s both regrettable and comforting. Since Reucassel last revealed the depths of our waste, there have been positive changes, from supermarkets selling “wonky” fruit and veg to plastic bags slowly being phased out. But there’s still a mountain of problems for Reucassel to highlight and motivate more progress. Find out what we can all do, as he meets inspiring “waste warriors” and uses some cheeky undercover GPS to unearth where our waste really ends up.
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Gruen. (R) 2.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R)
3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
4.55 Australian Story. (R)
5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
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8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) The team investigates the death of a cyclist.
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9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Bushrangers arrive in town.
9.55 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events, with a look at news breaking as a new day starts elsewhere in the world.
10.15 The Split. (Ml, R)
11.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.
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6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.
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9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.
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8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. However, when she accidentally meets the wife he has been cheating on, she realises they have much in common. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton.
10.45 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.
11.45 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) A free ride takes an unexpected turn.
12.30 Home Shopping.
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7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos.
9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.
10.40 NRL All Stars: 1973 Anniversary Tour. A look at an NRL tour to New Zealand.
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Bentley Downs will catalogue eight Charolais sires aged from 2 years, at the All -Breeds Bull and Female Sale, Casino
Celebrating 49 years of breeding Charolais.
and Muscling.
The bulls being offered at the All - Breeds Bull and Female Sale have been reared on a natural pasture and are being top off by a mixture of grain and pasture.
Bentley Downs has achieved outstanding success in both the showring and led steer competitions. Countless carcass wins with Charolais and Charolais cross steers.
NRLX Complex, July 29th 2023.
This year 4 bulls are by Ascot Juggernaut, from the Ascot Stud at
Bentley Downs has been operated by the Trustum Family since 1974. This year making it 49 years of breeding
Charolais. Since this time, the stud has selected heavily for amongst other things, Fertility, Milking ability
Inspections are invited prior to the auction. For further information contact Allan or Helen Trustum at Bentley or phone 66635 283 –0407431725.
Through extra KG to sell from Charolais growth.
The Charolais premium when marketed to buyers who will pay premiums for CHAR X cattle.
Higher calving % from the added libdo of Charolais Bulls putting more claves on the ground.
Buy a Glenlea Bull and get the advantages of dealing with a profession team were our business is adding extra $$$ to your bottom line!
Glenlea Charolais was established in 1973 with the simple vision to produce more kg of beef from our cows and existing land base using Charolais genetics. That productivity boost still drives our program today. From modest beginnings
Glenlea Charolais found innovative pathways to grow through good and tough times. Our plans are to establish a base in North QLD in the near future. We are now a major Charolais seedstock producer in Australia as Glenlea Beef with the goal to grow more and cement our position as a Charolais seedstock producer of infuence, supplying large lines of quality bulls to Australian beef producers.
In 2021 we purchased the entire herd of Fairfeld Charolais females from Lindsey and Belinda Hindle to add to our growing Charolais cow herd now numbering 1000 cows. Glenlea Beef’s future aspiration is to grow to be Australia’s Largest Charolais seedstock Business and supply large numbers of bulls
throughout QLD and NSW to our existing and new clients. Our cow herd is located across several properties in subtropical coastal far north NSW, an environment that quickly fnds out any poor doing cattle, only the best doing females are retained to enter the herd.
During the last 18 months we have added a large herd base in central western NSW at Coonabarabran. With 3 bull sales again this year in Winton, Clermont and Roma, all in Qld and paddock sales in NSW.
Our performance recording and genetic testing is a key part of our growth.
In 2023 we have nearly 300 bulls to offer at our sales and in the paddock! Our stud cattle are our primary business and selling bulls that add value to our client’s
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bottom line, and the entire supply chain is what we strive for in everything we do with our cattle.
Our after sales service we take very seriously and back our stock with 100% guarantee. Our bulls have thrived in all western locations having been breed on the coast. Feedback has been very positive with repeat buying the benchmark,
we attribute this easy adaptability to having generationally bred cattle with natural doing ability as our number 1 selection criteria, with performance recording and all the other selection and breeding tools we use being applied after that.
Our genetic base
We have a blend of many bloodlines and that meet our criteria and
with the heart being a number of Glenlea cow families that have origins going back over 40 years, with descendants not only directly in our herd but many studs throughout the country. The Glenlea herd is now as diverse as the breed in Australia, with a blend of many bloodlines and different phenotypes to produce an Australian type
Charolais. We have a degree of type variation, which is necessary with our range of markets and geographic footprint, from higher growth and yield types for northern markets over bos indicus cows to more moderate, early maturing types that suit more southern markets, but all assessed through the same process for all economic traits.
Our breeding strategy is to produce powerful performance cattle in a medium to moderate frame score with a complete carcass. By that we mean above average yield, EMA, fat cover and IMF%. Measuring birthweights to be able to assist our bull clients to make the best selections for their operation and maintaining calving ease through BW and early gestation length.
Maternal strength focus on fertility, milking
ability with great udders and moderate sized teats for longevity. While we are primary a terminal breed, in northern markets especially, Charolais x heifers are retained in there 1000’s, so as seedstock producers we must always have our customers and in turn their customers in the front of mind in our breeding decisions, as those decisions ripple down the supply chain and leave big impacts, both positive and negative.
Polled genetics have progress in our breed to match horned bloodlines for every economic trait. Our herd still has a number of horned females and these are joined to homozygous polled sires. 98% of our calves born in the last 5 years are polled, many
homozygous.
Strategy & Customer Service
BREEDPLAN is a genetic evaluation tool now over 30 years old and proven across many breeds and countries.
We are happy to explain any of the fner points of EBV’s as they relate to the Charolais breed and specifcally to our cattle.
Customer Service is at the heart of what we do, we spend much of our time travelling to clients both commercial and stud to help with a full range of services. We provide many services to all our clients from the most basic to full stud breeding and marketing support. Your success is our success. We are here to assist and work with you and your agents to help you achieve the highest possible price for your Glenlea sired stock.
Avalon was founded in 1967 and registered #681 in 1970 after the purchase of a cow in calf by brothers Ian and Geoffrey Clark.
53 years later, it is still operating on the banks of the Richmond
River on the outskirts of Casino NSW. We pride ourselves in producing quality cattle, which have the breed standard temperament, structure and colour.
We proudly offer for consideration 2 bulls
which have been hand picked and ftted for this sale.
If you have any enquires please contact Ian - Owner 0417069325 Or Net - Stud Manager 0475073527
Ray White Rural Casino/Kyogle is a locally, family owned business established in 2016 with a vision to be a small Stock & Station agency that
offers a personal and honest approach to delivering our clients with the best result.
With an enthusiastic young team, backed
by a national brand, we pride ourselves on offering a professional and reliable service tailored to accommodate our clients requests
and achieve optimal outcomes.
With two offce locations, our friendly team are able to service Casino, Kyogle and the Northern Rivers with
any of your livestock, real estate or property management needs.
Scan the QR Code bellow to see what we have on sale and to contact your local
salesman today.
Lyle Angus Cattle is a family owned operation located in the tough forest country South East of Casino, NSW.
After years of the family being totally committed to Hereford & cross bred cattle, Bruce set out in 1982 to develop and establish the Angus herd at “Jambrita” Alphadale until relocating to “Paisley Park” Casino in 1988, where we still call home today. The Lyle family has been breeding
registered Angus cattle for over 40 years. The country we raise our cattle in is a tough short season environment and our cows are truly hard workers, being asked to rear calves in low fertility forest country is a big ask and we are constantly amazed by the Angus hardiness to breed and produce under these conditions, traditionally reserved for Brahman cross breeder herds. We
have been asked many times why we run our cattle on such tough country and the answer is simple, we love living and raising our family here ! The added bonus is our cattle leave here and can go anywhere and perform superbly, being bred and raised in the tough adds remarkable doing ability that our customers recognise, with many repeat customers placing our bulls out with British,
Euro, Brahman & F1 cows in the toughest of situations successfully year after year. Born and pasture raised on our farm, grazing Ryegrass & Oats to prepare for sale. Our goals are very simple, focus on the cow. You can have all the numbers in the world, but if you don’t have a cow, that will go in calf, calve unassisted, thrive on grass, wean a calf ½ her body weight, you don’t have much to work with. We aim to breed strong, heavily muscled, easy feshing bulls, that sire calves that will breed our customers steer calves with extra Kilo’s and valuable replacement females, year after year. Selected use of high accuracy proven A.I. sires has been implemented to complement our cow families, along with
purchasing Stud sires from time to time that meet our high expectations. We also use select sires that are home bred, we fnd this the ultimate test in sampling the product we sell and are extremely pleased with how our cattle stack up. We have 20 herd improving Angus bulls on offer at the Casino All Breeds Bull Sale. Held on Saturday 29th of July and having withstood the test of time, this event has imbedded itself as the region’s major bull sale and is well recognised by all large and smaller scale graziers as a must attend event for quality. To Support our increasing Southern clients, we are offering 8 fantastic bulls at the Grafton Angus Sale on the 5th August 2023 and additionally after several requests,
this year we are selling 5 cracking bulls at the Kempsey Bull Sale on the 14th August 2023. Additionally, outside buyers who source our bulls year after year from this sale are very happy with the performance of our Bulls, year in and year out !
Heidi and I are very proud of this year’s bulls on offer, they have done very well following a diffcult food year in 2022 and have been grazing Oats and Ryegrass that has been very much on the dry side. All in all, they have done well, ft and ready to head out to work. Further pics and Info from our website www. lylefamily angus.com.au
If you would like to visit and see the bulls in the paddock, no problem, just give us a call !
Brett and Leanne Warne, Jembrae, along with their daughter Emma, Gen Y, are offering two exceptional Bulls for Sale on Saturday, 29th July at the Casino All Breeds Sale.
We are a Stud and Commercial operation 15km south of Casino at Leeville. Lot 168 & 169 are
Sired by Minlacowie Velocity. This Sire’s frst progeny were offered at Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale last year and topped the sale at $48,000 with an average of $34,500. The genetics of these bulls are over 30 years of breeding. Our breeding herd is selected on high fertility and weight for age.
These two bulls were selected for Casino All Breeds Sale on their quiet temperament, length and muscle. They would be an asset to any herd. These bulls have just turned two years old and will be semen tested and have been scanned for their fat score. All vaccinations are current.
Franklin Angus is a family run Angus Stud located in the Orara Valley West of Coffs Harbour.
Franklin Angus have 5 Angus Bulls & 2 PTIC Stud females on offer at
and have a short 8 week joining period which weeds out any infertility. They are expected to go straight back in calf, milk well and rear a heavy calf every year no exceptions. Flushing embryos from our best
Lot 168
Age: 24 mths
Weight: 880kg
P8: 12
RIB: 9
EMA: 137
IMF% 5.4
Lot 169
Age: 24 mths
Weight: 800kg
P8: 11
RIB: 8
EMA: 121
IMF% 4.8
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the Casino All Breeds Sale 29th July and 13 Bulls at the Grafton Angus Bull & Female Sale on the 5th August. The Bulls are stacked with performance
cows and transferring them to our commercial herd has also fast tracked our genetic gain, it has enabled us to produce bulls with world leading genetics and build a
& fertility in marginal country. This is where the narrow gutted, high fanked cattle come undone when times get dry.
Franklin Angus bulls have explosive early
and are structurally correct, this comes from selecting AI sires backed by a strong Female herd. We are focused on fertility, temperament and functional cattle where performance and feed effciency is a must. We AI all our females
consistent and productive female herd.
We run our operation under commercial conditions using rotational grazing methods. Our cattle have the rumen capacity & function to maintain adequate body condition
growth, are naturally muscled & square made, deep chested, strong topped, docile and packed in a moderate frame for doing ability. We’re proud of the
outstanding line of bulls on offer for 2023, they are pasture raised, coastal born & bred to work in all environments. Individual lot pics and videos are on our Franklin Angus Facebook page.
Casino All Breeds Bull & Female Sale 29th of July @ 5 Bulls & 2 PTIC STUD Females.
Grafton
& Brangus Bull & Female Sale 5th of August @ 13 Bulls.
RISING 2 YEAR OLD BULLS THAT ARE EARLY MATURING, NATURALLY MUSCLED, DEEP, THICK BODIED, STRONG TOPPED, DOCILE & FEED EFFICIENT, PASTURE RAISED, COASTAL BORN & BRED WITH PERFORMANCE.
and Rockley Tyrion will be offered with all bulls in good healthy working condition, with the temperament, natural thickness, topline and carcass quality’s Bizzy bulls are renowned for.
placement.
JOMANDA Brahman
An open day at respective studs will be held on Sunday 20th August 2023.
BIZZY Brahman Stud is proud to present 16 practical stud and commercially focused bulls that are ready to perform in all herds
whether it be breeding your perfect F1 female or introducing new genetics to your stud herd. Bizzy’s offering includes 12 Red and 4 Grey Brahman bulls, 4 of which are polled bulls. IVF and AI sons of Kenrol Mr HJ Ray, Brolga Gully 2254/0(PP)
Bizzy will be presenting 8 registered red Brahman Females with their lead heifer being LOT 41 – Bizzy Sheila S35. Sheila is a part of the very successful 2023 Show team. An AI daughter of Caiwarra Leader, she is an extremely quiet polled feminine female with good length of body and very good udder and teat
Stud has 14 ft, young active bulls backed by a full set of EBVs with high Accuracies, including to polled sires also a quality line of 10 heifers.
This year’s sales sons are from the everconsistent sire lines NCC Drummond, our home breed sire Honda & the frst release of our Polled sire Kandoona Kennedy. All Jomanda bulls carry great depth body, strong top lines, Powerful heads, with excellent temperaments.
Backed by our everconsistent fertile cow
families, Jomanda has lined up its biggest set of heifers to date with 10 Classic females included two polls. This year some of our heifers will be offered PTIC to one of our exciting new Polled sires Kandoona Southport purchased last years for $55,000, This
is a great opportunity to access new polled genetics that the industries is chasing. Catalogue available online at www.brahman. com.au or contact selling agents Donovan Livestock and Property 66434411 or GNF Casino 66622500
Building activity over the March quarter shows a welcome increase in higher density and public sector home building but we are still falling short of our national housing targets says Master Builders Australia.
Chief economist Shane Garrett said there was an encouraging increase (14 per cent) in the number of new home building starts during the frst three months of 2023 driven by higher density home commencements which soared by 44.8 per cent during the quarter.
“56 per cent of the 240,000 new dwellings under construction at the end of March were higher density.
“The sharp increase in higher density home building and public sector home building is desperately needed at a time of severe rental accommodation shortages.
“At the end of March, over 4,200 new public sector homes were under construction, close to its highest in 15 years.
“Disappointingly, the number of new detached house starts dropped by 5.5 per cent over the same period.
“The fgures show around 175,000 new homes were completed across Australia over the year to March 2023 which is expected to house about 440,000
people across the country. This is still falling short of the 200,000 homes needed per year,” Mr Garrett said.
Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said despite some of the positive trends, the task of meeting housing demand over the coming years should remain a priority.
“State and federal governments are to be commended on their efforts to prioritise social and affordable housing. However, we need to pull out all the stops.
That’s
the Housing Australia Future Fund legislation is passed as quickly as
possible.
“Building enough of the new homes we need is diffcult against the backdrop of rising interest rates, high costs and hesitant demand. Any unfavourable changes to the rules and regulations that apply to
Across Australian States
A recent analysis of
the Australian rental property landscape reveals that Queensland (QLD), South Australia
(SA), and New South Wales (NSW) are currently experiencing the greatest rental
pressure, according to data released by Suburbtrends.
Kent Lardner, Founder of Suburbtrends, states, “The Rental Pain Index, a metric that measures the fnancial strain of renting, is highest in QLD, followed by SA and NSW. This suggests that tenants in these states are feeling the greatest ‘rent pain’ at present.”
The analysis focuses on the top 25 results per state, comparing factors such as the percentage of advertised rentals, vacancy rates, average 12-month rental increase, and average rent as a
home builders magnify these challenges even further.
“Governments must make it easier not harder for our industry to do its job effectively and actively pursue productivity boosting policies.
“The proposed changes in industrial relations will increase the cost of creating new homes by taking a sledgehammer to productivity and tying the hands of business in red tape,” Ms Wawn said.
percentage of income. QLD not only leads the pack in rental pain but also boasts the largest average 12-month rental increase at a staggering 16.33%.
Kent explains, “The signifcant increase in rental prices over the past year in QLD is a clear contributor to the heightened rental pain felt by residents. Similar trends are observed in SA and WA, where rental prices have risen by approximately 15.95% and 15.37%, respectively.”
Interestingly, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Tasmania (TAS) were found to have the highest average percentage of advertised rentals, suggesting a high turnover of rental
properties. The ACT also has the highest vacancy rate, with over 2.22% of properties sitting empty for 21-days or more.
Despite these fndings, Kent stresses the importance of broader context: “While these numbers give us a snapshot of the current state of affairs, it’s crucial to remember that the rental market is complex and everchanging. Factors such as economic conditions, population growth, and housing policies all play a role.”
Suburbtrends is committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date insights into the Australian rental market to help both renters and property investors make informed decisions.
Max Crus is a Clarence Valley-based wine writer and Grape Expectations is now in its 26th year of publication. Find out more about Max or sign up for his weekly reviews and musings by visiting maxcrus.com.au
Indeed we loved Gladys.
Even people who didn’t vote for her, loved her.
But typically, people are blowing this whole ICAC thing out of proportion, not the least Peter Dutton and, um, that other bloke with the bald head.
Every man and his dog, including Blind Freddy, could see that Gladys was corrupt. She said so herself “Pork barrelling is a dish best served…in marginal electorates”, and we would
Criminal Minds (Riverland) ‘partners in crime’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2021, $18. Okay, Gladys wasn’t criminal but we don’t know about her ex yet. Meanwhile the marketing team had a day out with this range. More puns per centimetre than a Daily Telegraph headline.
Amazingly serviceable
have elected her again regardless and she would be remembered as yet another larrikin Liberal who bent the rules when no-one was looking, or in this case, even when we were.
Australians are not averse to crooks and corruption. Just look at Ned Kelly, notorious bushranger, if failed boilermaker, or latterly, Alan Bond, notorious shyster and failed businessman, whom people still said nice things about
stuff. 9.1/10. Criminal Minds SA ‘of special interest’ Double Pass Shiraz, 2021, $18. Could have called this one “Daryl”. More marketing mirth which encourages great dinner party games like fnd any puns not appearing on these bottles. At 15 per cent much mirth will be derived from a very dinner-party friendly
at his funeral despite having pinched half a billion dollars from mum and dad investors.
No, Mr Dutton, we didn’t mind Glad’s corruption, specially the 50 or so club members of the Royal Pistol, Gun and Rife Lovers Club of Wagga Wagga for whom $7million smackeroos was just enough to lure them back to the gold-plated clubhouse for some booze after a hard day shooting roos
shiraz. 9.3/10.
Castle Rock
Porongurup ‘diletti’ Pinot Noir 2022, $50. What better wine than something called ‘a little pleasure’ to go with a little schadenfreude? And could you fnd something more starkly contrasting with Daryl Maguire than a suave and sophisticated pinot? 9.4/10.
Castle Rock
Coalition types are just miffed that every time ICAC gets in its sights one of the union-bully types it was supposed to expose, a bloody Liberal or National Party plonker jumps in front of the barrel and gets their foot shot off. You’d think gun-toting Nats would be better shots wouldn’t you? Specially with $7million dollars to spruce up HQ. No, it’s not about the corruption, and it seems unlikely anyone will cancel
Porongurup ‘a&w’
Pinot Noir 2022, $55. What’s fve bucks extra when you’re spending 50 on wine? Well, quite a bit but it comes down to personal tastes. Unfortunately mine align with the makers, so I have to pay more. That’s how it works. $5 worth of extra body. 9.5/10.
Pewsey Vale Eden Valley The Contours
their Optus account because of the ICAC report, we still love Gladys…but we also have standards, and frankly Daryl Maguire just didn’t measure up. Spoiled it for everyone.
Gladys could have sold the Harbour Bridge and taken a commission without anyone caring, if only she had better taste in men.
Revolting is a word that springs to many minds,
(Single Vineyard Estate) Riesling 2013, $40. This is Pewsey Vale’s big cheese and although it’s 10 years old, tastes fuller rather than older and you can see why it’s an industry icon, and judging by this release, will be for decades to come. It’s a bargain at $52, which makes the latest release even more so at $40.
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disgusting a close second, but the word corrupt, even at Dazza’s level, comes a fair way down the list. However as much as Aussies don’t mind a bit of corruption, in the right hands, we also don’t mind a bit of schadenfreude and wielding a pair of secateurs. Now, what’s a good wine to go with a dish garnished with poppies?
9.6/10.
Pewsey Vale Eden Valley 1961 Block (Single Vineyard Estate) Riesling 2022, $35. You’ve missed the boat to get this for someone born in 1961’s 60th, but another 8 years won’t do it any harm for their 70th. Just look at the old Contours, the wine that is. 9.4/10.
By Lesley Apps
This year’s Byron Writers Festival features an inspiring program of celebrated authors and thinkers including Grace Tame, Richard Fidler, Heather Rose, Tracey Spicer, Nakkiah Liu, Holly Ringland, and Myf Warhurst, along with a line-up of powerful new voices.
Themed ‘Wild Imagination’, it will also be the frst year the festival will be held at its new home in
the hinterland town of Bangalow, with more than 120 writers and commentators set to appear over the three day event in August.
Besides the Australian contingent, among international guests are Booker Prize longlisted debut novelist Gabriel Krauze (UK); investigative journalist Anke Richter (NZ); and Dr Robert Waldinger (USA), Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Zen Priest and one of the
directors of the longest study of happiness in the world.
Fiction fans will be in their element with in-depth conversations featuring bestselling novelists Pip Williams (The Bookbinder Of Jericho), Kate Morton (Homecoming), Peggy Frew (Wildfowers), Holly Ringland (The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding), and Robbie Arnott (Limberlost) just a taste of what’s to come, while lovers of true-life stories will
also be captivated by the stunning memoirs set to be explored live on stage with their authors.
Well known faces including activist, survivor-advocate Grace Tame — sharing her story and vision for a better future as captured in Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner; Myf Warhurst — unleashing stories from her joyous memoir Time of My Life; and Walkley Award-winning journalist Tracey Spicer providing much needed
insight into Artifcial Intelligence from her deeply researched, gripping investigation
Man-Made: How The Bias Of The Past Is Being Built Into The Future.
In one of the most exciting book releases for 2023, Miles Franklin winner Anna Funder will join the festival line up to discuss her genre breaking book, Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life. Described as ‘simply, a masterpiece’ by Geraldine Brooks,
the book is sure to set off some compelling conversations around the true contribution of women to literature.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and perhaps pick the brains, of some of Australia’s fnest contributors to social commentary and the literary scene.
All tickets to the Byron Writers Festival (11 -13 August 2023) are now on sale. For all ticketing and program information visit www. byronwritersfestival.com
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls - it’s time to rodeo, and it’s not just any rodeo, it’s the world famous Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, held in the Queensland Outback, on the famous red dirt arena of Buchanan Park.
Nominations open this FRIDAY, July 14 for all events in both the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo AND the Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships.
Natalie Flecker, CEO of Isa Rodeo Limited, said the event continues to set the bar with exhilarating rodeo, top competitors, quality stock and the richest prize pool offered in Australian Rodeo.
“It’s the unbeatable combination of taking home a prestigious Mount Isa Mines Rodeo buckle and winnings, fought hard for in the Australian Outback
against the best of the best,” she said.
“Isa Rodeo Limited continues to grow and support the sport of rodeo in Australia, leading the way with record breaking nominations, increased prize money for competitors, event innovation and the creation of new rodeo events that continue to attract more people and raise awareness around the sport we all love. In 2023, we are again offering a $300,000 plus purse, and we can’t wait for the arena action to start to see who will take the titles.”
Will the reigning Open Bull Ride Champion, young Barcaldine cowboy Jackson Gray return to defend his title or will second placegetter (by half a point) and 2021 CRCA bull riding champion and 2021 ABCRA NQ Rookie of the year, Townsville cowboy
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Thurs July 20th - Wed July 26th
Barbie (PG) 114 Min
ELEMENTAL (PG) 102 Min
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (M) 154 Min
Eli Bee successfully challenge in 2023?
Will celebrated cowboy Troy Wilkinson return? He is the 2021 Bull Ride Champion who last year, changed ends of the arena and, on debut became the 2022 Steer Wrestling Champion, beating a feld that included four former Australian champions, and six of the top 10 Steer Wrestlers in the current National rankings. Will we see twice Australian Bareback Bronc champion, and three time and current Mount Isa champion, the legendary Fred Osman from Cameron’s Corner ride again?
Will the All Round Cowboy and Cowgirl from 2022 in Campbell Hodgson and Leanne Caban return to defend their red dirt arena titles? Entries are also open to all riders for the second Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo
Championships. The 2022 event saw Mount Isa cowboy Stafford Swan win the Bullride buckle, while famed rider Jason Craigie from Acacia Hills in the Northern Territory took the Bareback title, Tylor Chong from Gracemere near Rockhampton the Saddle Bronc, and Shilo
Gosbee from Mount Isa the Steer Wrestling. Dimbulah (FNQ) cowgirl Ricki Sivyerwon the Barrel Race while fellow cowgirl Maisey Hetherington from Mackay took out the Breakaway Roping, and rising cowboy to watch Travis Coolatah won the Junior Steer. Will they
return to defend their buckles in 2023?
ENTRIES OPEN this Friday, July 14.
Mount Isa Mines Rodeo: entries open 14/7/2023 and close 23/07/2023
Mount Isa Mines
Indigenous Rodeo Championships: entries open 14/07/2023 and close 24/07/2023 Via www.isarodeo. com.au
Mount Isa Rodeo Festival highlights include:
Saturday 5th August: Bell and Moir Toyota Rodeo Arena Ball
• Barbie (CTC)
• Oppenheimer (CTC)
Insidious: The Red Door (M)
• Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (M) Elemental (PG)
• Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny (M)
THE MOST glamorous country hoedown, held on the famous red dirt of the open-air rodeo arena, raising funds for Mount Isa-based charities. Prepare your rhinestones and sequins and get ready to boot scoot ‘til late!
Tuesday 8th August: Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame BBQ Dinner
JON STEVENS: THE NOISEWORKS & INXS COLLECTION
Saturday September 9, 2023 @ 7.30pm
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (M) 154 Min
OPPENHEIMER (R) 180 Min
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE PG 140 Min
DREAM TOUR 2023
Saturday August 5, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
STEVE KILBY plays THE CHURCH
Sunday August 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
THE JOHNNY CASH SPECIAL
Saturday August 12, 2023 @ 7:30pm
RHYTHMS OF IRELAND
Monday August 14, 2023 @ 6:30pm
BJORN AGAIN: THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC 2023
Friday August 25, 2023 @ 8:00pm
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT TRIBUTE TO ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Sunday August 27, 2023 @ 2:00pm
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ 7:30pm
HANS: DISCO SPEKTAKULAR TOUR
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:00pm
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR: HOPE
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm
SHE WILL ROCK YOU “THE STORY OF WOMEN WHO DARED TO ROCK THE WORLD”
Friday October 6, 2023 @ 7:30pm
THE AFTERNOON AT THE POPS:
THE MUSICALS OF BROADWAY
Sunday October 29, 2023 @ 2.00pm
THE AUSTRALIAN INXS SHOW
Saturday December 9, 2023 @ 7.30pm
Celebrating the pioneers and champions of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo with four new inductees announced.
Wednesday 9th August: Isa Street Festival featuring Darryl Braithwaite
A street parade for the ages in Mount Isa, headlined by the man himself, Darryl Braithwaite, who will pay tribute to the horses of the rodeo with his most famous song.
Thursday 10th August: Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo
world.
• Entertainment includes The Angels, The Screaming Jets, O’SHEA, Furnace and the Fundamentals, and Luke Geiger
• The Shank Brothers return with their infamous Hot Chilli Wing Challengeregister for one of their HEATS!
Championships featuring Jessica Mauboy
• The second year of the Mount Isa Indigenous Rodeo Championships will see more records set, and indigenous riders celebrated, before Jessica Mauboy takes to the stage, with DJ Deadly Jacob hosting.
• A Welcome to
Country and cultural performance by the Sundowners Kalkutungu Dancers and the spectacular Komet Torres Strait Islander Arts and Culture Dance Group.
• Don’t miss Dancing Dexter in the Red Dirt Arena, the crowdpleasing Bull Fighter
from last year’s Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships!
Friday 11th to 13th August: Mount Isa Mines Rodeo
• Returning champions and contenders go ride for ride in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest rodeo and the third largest rodeo in the
• NEW – Bell and Moir Toyota Kalkadoon Bar & Grill for lunch and dinner – a new dining offering which includes a two course menu prepared by Chef Jason Peppler, beer and wine and outstanding views of the rodeo arena hosted by Channel Seven’s Kimberley Busteed and a bunch of good friends. Bookings essential.
• An incredible 5m high infatable boot as part of our Kids Zone – perfect for rodeo selfes!
In 1959, a group of people with passion and an intrinsic sense of potential formed the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI). Their vision was to put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map and raise funds for charity organisations in the new city. Through 63 years of whip-cracking vision and dedication, the event has evolved into legendary status. The event is part of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association’s (APRA’s) national circuit. The event is supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland and is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The rodeo schedule includes the Bull Ride (Open, Over 40s, 2nd & Junior
Division), Saddle Bronc (Open & 2nd Division), Bareback (Open & 2nd Division), Rope & Tie (Open), Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Race, Ladies Breakaway Roping and Mini Bull Rides.
August 5 to 13, 2023
After a record-breaking event in 2022, which saw entries top out at 956, a highest ever purse of $300,000 and the staging of the frst ever Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships, the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere is back! Website: Isarodeo. com.au
This event is supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland
Woodwind,
of musicians that are activated using Augmented Reality (AR) transporting participants into the worlds of local artists who have performed at Splendour over the years. More festival fun can also be had with our drum station, with users able to test their rhythm and become a piece of AR themselves with Supertonic temporary tattoos.
in a unique, experiential way,” Ms Green said.
“Supertonic is one of our favourite shows yet –it has surpassed even our wildest expectations! It really is for everyone to enjoy, not just those who love music!”
Splendour in the Grass festival-goers will be given an immersive experience to remember with the Tweed Regional Museum on Wheels’ exciting new Supertonicexhibition making its debut at the event.
Supertonic at Splendour celebrates the sonic tapestry of the contemporary musical world in the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast through recordings, sounds and stories of music creators, including local legends such as
Amyl and The Sniffers, Budjerah, JK-47, Skeggs, The Jezabels, Sunnyboys and TORA.
The exhibition will feature a multi-sensory activation that uses interactive technology to augment the user’s reality, enabling people to experience their favourite bands like never before.
Festival-goers of all ages can bust a move on the interactive dance foor as their body movements trigger sound bites pre-recorded by local musicians. At the same time, the movement will prompt fora and fauna icons to be displayed on screen, resulting in their very own musical score and live moving mural.
The much-loved psychedelic mobile Museum, the MoW, will showcase images
Tweed Regional Museum Director Molly Green is beyond excited to bring Supertonic to Splendour, with the idea of using sound and movement to elevate the exhibition experience long having been a dream of the Museum team.
“These ideas always seem impossible but we’ve managed to use ground-breaking technology to immerse people in local culture
For those not attending Splendour – don’t fret! The extended version of the Supertonic exhibition featuring additional musicians, interactivity and augmented reality, will open at the Tweed Regional Museum from 28 July to 23 March 2024.
The exhibition will feature special objects and instruments from musicians, more recordings, sounds and songs and a 70’s inspired Lounge Room for you to chill out in, kitted out with a record player and vinyl.
Featured musicians include: Amy Shark, Amyl and the Sniffers,
Ash Grunwald, Babe Rainbow, Budjerah, Grinspoon, Iggy Azalea, The Jezabels, JK-47, Kate Miller-Heidke, Matt Corby, Ngaiire, Ocean Alley, Parkway Drive, Pete Murray, Skegss, Stan Walker, Sunnyboys, TORA, Troy CassarDaley and Wolfmother. For more information, visit Tweed Regional Museum.
Details:
Event: Splendour in the Grass Music and Arts Festival Location: Ngarindjin/ North Byron Parklands
Tickets: Head to Splendour in the Grass.
Activation: MoW Supertonic Location: Splendour Arts, opposite the Superfood Stall (map).
Times: Daily 11am - 8 pm, Thursday 20 July to Sunday 23 July 2023.
A discriminatory legal relic that largely denies under-18-yearold workers super contributions could ultimately cost them more than $10,000, a new Industry Super Australia report warns.
About 375,000 of Australia’s youngest workers are locked out of the nation’s world class retirement system because they are not entitled to compulsory super contributions unless they work more than 30 hours a week for the same employer.
New Industry Super Australia (ISA) modelling finds that this law blocks about $330 million a year in super contributions to workers who are under-18.
On average these young workers would get an extra $885 a year in super contributions. If these contributions were paid to workers under-18 , after decades of investment returns, it
would grow to $10,200 by the time they retire at 67.
ISA’s Super Start to Work Report argues the 30 hours per week threshold should be removed, as it discriminates against
young people at the very start of their working life.
This early career discrimination not only financially penalises young workers it creates an administrative burden for employers who must
keep track of the hours under-18s work. An especially complex task for this highly casualised workforce and when employers pay super quarterly.
Most under-18-year-old workers are denied
Support, strengthen and celebrate small businesses this NSW Small Business Month. Funding is available for eligible NSW local councils, chambers of commerce, industry associations and
other not-for-profit organisations to hold events during October for the small business community.
Grant funding between $1,500 and $3,500 is available per organisation. The amount
an organisation can apply for will depend on their organisation type and whether their event will be virtual or face-to-face.
To be considered for the NSW Small Business Month competitive grants program, make
sure to submit your application by 9:00am Tuesday the 1st of August.
Find out more about the eligibility criteria, funding obligations and the application process at:
super contributions most weeks, as more than 90% of teenagers usually work less than 30 hours per week and are therefore not entitled to super. But paid work is a constant for most teen workers, with 75% of
the underage workforce employed for 6-12 months a year.
When super was introduced in 1992 excluding under-18s was negotiated into the legislation because it was feared fees and insurance would erode smaller super balances.
But now fees are capped on lower balances and insurance is not automatically offered to super members who are under-25 and have a balance of less than $6,000.
Removing the 30-hour threshold would also promote engagement with the super system at an earlier age.
A UMR survey of 1075 people found that there is near universal support for the payment of super for all workers – with 85% of respondents agreeing with the principle that super should be paid to all workers.
https://www. smallbusinessmonth.nsw. gov.au/grants/
Not eligible for a grant? Consider becoming a collaboration partner
All organisations are invited to express their interest in becoming an official NSW Small Business collaboration partner. Collaboration partners play a crucial role in NSW Small Business Month by volunteering their time, resources and expertise to support our small business community.
Interested organisations can learn more about the Collaboration Partner Program in the Information for Collaboration Partners resource. Expressions of interest are open until 9:00am Friday the 6th of October.
You can apply to become a Collaboration Partner at: https://www. smallbusinessmonth. nsw.gov.au/nswsmall-business-monthcollaboration-partnerapplication-form/
Lexus Australia has confrmed that the all-new 2024 Lexus GX, a large luxury off-road SUV, will be launched in the country in the frst half of next year. The SUV will initially be available with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo petrol V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Local pricing and specifcations will be announced closer to the launch date.
The 3.5-liter twin-turbo petrol V6 engine is a detuned version of the one found in the fagship Lexus LX. It produces 260kW of power and 650Nm of torque, providing strong towing performance and capable all-terrain driving in various weather conditions. While it outperforms the Land Rover Defender P400 in
torque, it falls slightly behind in kilowatts.
The all-new Lexus GX features a muscular and boxy body design, showcasing a new stature compared to the previous model. It shares the TNGA-F ladder frame chassis with the larger Lexus LX and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. Despite being slightly shorter than those models, it shares the same wheelbase, providing ample space for occupants.
Lexus Australia CEO John Pappas stated that the GX is part of the brand’s plan to enter new segments and meet the needs of its customers.
The GX offers versatility and practicality, making it suitable for large families with active lifestyles. It can accommodate up to seven occupants
and combines on-road refnement with off-road performance.
The GX is equipped with double-wishbone front and four-link rigid rear suspension systems, adaptive dampers, full-time 4x4, a locking centre differential, and a two-speed transfer case. The fagship Overtrail variant offers enhanced off-road capability with features such as the E-KDSS detachable rollbar and Multi-Terrain Select drive mode system.
The GX will be available in fve-, six-, and sevenseat confgurations. The six-seater option replaces the second-row bench with a pair of captain’s chairs, similar to the top-spec LX Ultra Luxury. More details regarding pricing and specifcations for the 2024 Lexus GX will be announced closer to its launch date.
BY JEFF GIBBSAhead of its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was leaked due to an inadvertent publication of an offcial video by Hyundai. Although the video was swiftly taken down, screenshots captured by internet sleuths revealed the high-performance electric vehicle (EV) with its aggressive design modifcations.
The IONIQ 5 N stands
out with its lower and wider stance compared to the mainstream counterparts. It features body-coloured wheel-arch extensions, a unique black front fascia, a matching rear bumper, red trim highlights, large-diameter N-spec alloy wheels, and a roof spoiler. The exterior is fnished in the signature Performance Blue paintwork. The sporty theme continues in the interior, which showcases an N-spec multi-function steering wheel and dual 12.3-inch digital screens displaying N-specifc displays. The steering wheel appears to be a new design exclusive to the IONIQ 5 N, featuring a chunkier hub with an
unmistakable N badge and a different button layout. Physical buttons replace the haptic controls found in the standard IONIQ 5, likely for better usability during spirited driving. The drive mode button has been relocated, and there are two N drive mode
expected to be the most powerful Hyundai model to date and could potentially surpass the Kia EV6 GT as the most powerful vehicle within the Hyundai Motor Group. Rumours suggest a power output of around 450kW from its dual-motor battery-electric drivetrain.
Exact power and performance fgures won’t be published until the IONIQ 5 N breaks cover offcially but we do know it will hit 100km/h in less than four seconds and be good for a top speed of about 260km/h, as per the EV6 GT.
buttons, along with a red button that likely activates the N equivalent of Boost mode.
Additional interior changes include a redesigned centre console,
Hyundai has emphasized the IONIQ 5 N’s track capabilities and has detailed specifc systems for track performance. The EV will feature a drift mode, as well as Sprint and Endurance drive modes that optimize energy use for maximum
Performance Blue stitching, trim highlights, ambient lighting, and bucket seats (partially visible on the driver’s side).
The IONIQ 5 N is
attack or extended track range. Notably, the IONIQ 5 N will be equipped with 400mm brake rotors, the largest ever ftted to a production Hyundai vehicle.
The Suzuki Hayabusa is an iconic performance bike that was frst introduced in 1998 and has since gained a strong following worldwide.
Suzuki recently unveiled the 25th anniversary edition of the Hayabusa, featuring a distinctive orange and black-based body colour scheme. The special edition model comes with several unique features, including special colours for the drive chain adjuster and front brake disk inner. Original engravings have been added to the muffer body and drive chain,
and the tank features a three-dimensional “SUZUKI” logo along with a 25th anniversary emblem. The single-seat cowl is also included as standard equipment.
The frst-generation Hayabusa made its debut at Intermot in Germany in 1998 as the “Hayabusa (GSX1300R)” and went on sale in Europe and North America the following year. It was known for its “Ultimate Sport” concept, combining high power and handling performance with aerodynamic styling.
The second-generation Hayabusa, released in 2007, increased the
displacement from 1,299cm³ to 1,340cm³ It maintained the powerful performance of its predecessor and introduced the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), allowing adjustable output characteristics.
In 2021, Suzuki introduced the thirdgeneration Hayabusa with signifcant improvements to the engine, chassis, and electronic controls. The latest model features the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S), which includes traction control and a bi-directional quick shift, enhancing the bike’s power and
controllability.
Suzuki Motor Corporation President, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, expressed gratitude for the Hayabusa’s 25th anniversary and the continuous support from fans worldwide. He mentioned that the Suzuki team has developed the best model to date and emphasized that the Hayabusa will continue to evolve.
For more information about the limited edition 25th anniversary Hayabusa, it is recommended to contact your local Suzuki dealer.
Ducati has introduced a new “Stripe Livery” colour scheme for their entry-level sportsbike, the SuperSport 950 S. It will be available as an option alongside the traditional Ducati Red.
The Stripe Livery was launched in Europe in June and is expected to arrive in Australia later this year, with orders already being accepted.
The Stripe Livery features an Iceberg White base with grey and Ducati Red bands running from the front mudguard to the fairing. The upper red stripe aligns with the red trellis frame and showcases the “Supersport” name, while the grey band displays the “950 S” identifcation.
The SuperSport 950 S retains its distinct visual features, such as the pillion seat cover, bare metal lowers for the forks, and gloss black wheels with red “tags.” Design elements, including the Panigale V4-inspired headlights, remain unchanged. Powered by a Testastretta 937cc twin-cylinder engine, the SuperSport 950 S delivers 81kW (110hp) at 9000rpm and 93Nm (69lb/ft) at 6500rpm.
The liquid-cooled engine is equipped with Desmodromic
technology and paired with a six-speed gearbox featuring a slipper clutch and Ducati Quick Shift up/ down quickshifter. In terms of suspension, the SuperSport 950 S benefts from upgraded fully-adjustable Öhlins units at the front and rear, replacing the Marzocchi/Sachs combination found on the regular 950.
Standard features of the SuperSport 950 S include 17-inch light alloy wheels, Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres, Brembo brakes, Bosch Cornering ABS, a fullcolour 4.3-inch TFT instrumentation, Ducati Multimedia System, selectable power modes and riding modes, Ducati Traction Control EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO, an anti-theft system, a 16-litre fuel tank, and an 810mm seat height. Priced at $24,500 ride away, the SuperSport 950 S is slightly more expensive than the SuperSport 950 due to the inclusion of Öhlins equipment. To obtain more information, confrm pricing, and place an order for the SuperSport 950 S in Stripe Livery, interested customers are advised to contact their local Ducati dealer.
available in My Health Record, which can be viewed whenever they’re needed with the new my health app, helps Australians proactively manage their diabetes, leading to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.”
Watch the video (QR code bellow) and learn more about the benefts of immediate access to HbA1c test results.
In addition to diabetes test results (HbA1c), pathology reports for blood clot monitoring (INR test), COVID-19
tests, and respiratory infection tests (e.g., fu) are also available as soon as they are uploaded.
To view pathology and diagnostic imaging providers uploading to My Health Record visit the Australian Digital Health Agency website.
National Diabetes Week (July 9 to July 15) provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of effective diabetes management. In support of the week, the Australian Digital Health Agency has created an engaging video to help Australians with diabetes with the best information on how to access their diabetes management (HbA1c) test results in My Health Record. These results are now immediately available as soon as uploaded. Previously there was a seven-day waiting period.
HbA1c tests play a vital role in diabetes diagnosis and management as they provide a longterm measure of blood
sugar control. Unlike traditional diabetes tests that only offer a snapshot of glucose levels, HbA1c tests provide a more comprehensive view, enabling better treatment decisions and disease monitoring.
The newly launched video showcases the real-life story of Steve Renouf and his family. Steve, a Rugby League legend and proud Gunggari and Gubbi Gubbi man, is a passionate advocate for diabetes management.
The video highlights the convenience of accessing test results, sharing them with healthcare providers and identifying trends to make informed decisions about diabetes
management.
“We are excited to unveil this powerful video during National Diabetes Week, highlighting the signifcant role that technology plays in empowering people with diabetes,” said Agency CEO Amanda Cattermole PSM.
“The diabetes management tests
Throughout National Diabetes Week the video will be featured on the Agency’s website and a range of social media channels. Sharing it widely will help raise awareness and promote the availability of immediate access to diabetes management tests in My Health Record.
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While winter in Australia brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, it doesn’t mean your gardening journey needs to hibernate until spring. In fact, Australian winters present a unique opportunity to embrace the season and indulge in the wonders of winter gardening. So, grab your gardening gloves, put on a warm jacket, and let’s explore the delights that await you during this season of greenery!
One of the advantages of gardening in Australian winters is the milder climate in many regions. With temperatures that remain above freezing, you have the perfect conditions to grow a variety of cool-season vegetables. Think hearty greens like kale, spinach, and Swiss chard, which thrive in
the cooler temperatures and add a vibrant touch to your winter meals. These nutrient-packed vegetables are not only delicious but also provide a fresh and healthy addition to your table. You can also grow other winter vegetables like broccoli, caulifower, Brussels sprouts, and leeks. These crops beneft from the cooler temperatures, resulting in sweeter and more favourful harvests. Additionally, root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and turnips can be sown in winter for a bountiful harvest in the spring.
Winter is not just about the absence of colour; it’s an opportunity to infuse your garden with stunning blooms. Embrace the elegance of pansies, primroses,
and violas, as they grace your garden with their charming fowers. These hardy plants will brighten up your outdoor space and remind you that nature’s beauty persists even in the colder months. Don’t forget to include some winter-fowering bulbs like daffodils and hyacinths, which will burst into colour as the weather warms up in late winter and early spring. Consider planting winter-blooming shrubs such as camellias, winter jasmine, and fowering quinces for added visual interest. These plants not only survive but thrive during winter, ensuring your garden remains vibrant and captivating throughout the season. But let’s not forget the appeal of indoor gardening during winter.
It’s the perfect time to create a cosy green sanctuary inside your home. Explore the world of indoor plants such as ferns, peace lilies, snake plants, and spider plants, which not only add a touch of nature to your living spaces but also improve air quality. Surrounding yourself with indoor greenery has been shown to reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing. Experiment with different sizes, shapes, and textures to create a visually appealing indoor garden oasis. Hanging plants, terrariums, and vertical gardens can be excellent options for maximizing space and bringing life to your indoor environment. Be sure to place your indoor plants in areas that receive adequate sunlight
or provide them with supplemental grow lights to ensure their healthy growth.
Winter gardening in Australia also offers the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming spring season. Use this time to tidy up your garden, prune dormant trees and shrubs, and enrich the soil with compost or organic matter. Clear away any fallen leaves, weeds, and debris to maintain a clean and healthy garden environment. Winter is also a great time to assess the layout of your garden and consider any changes or additions you’d like to make. Research and gather inspiration, sketch out new beds or landscape features, and plan your gardening activities for the upcoming seasons. Consider constructing raised beds or installing irrigation systems to make your gardening endeavours more effcient and enjoyable.
Furthermore, winter can be a time for refection and rejuvenation in the garden. Take some moments to observe the bare branches, the delicate frost on the ground, and the stillness that winter brings. Use this time to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the season. It’s also an excellent opportunity
to read books and expand your gardening knowledge, explore new gardening techniques, or experiment with DIY projects such as creating garden structures or crafting decorative items. Engage in garden-related hobbies like nature photography or keeping a garden journal to capture the unique essence of winter in your gardening endeavours.
So, as the temperatures drop and the days become shorter, don’t let your gardening aspirations hibernate. Embrace the joys of winter gardening in Australia and let the season surprise you with its unique offerings. From fourishing cool-season vegetables to captivating winter fowers and indoor green havens, there’s a whole world of possibilities awaiting you. Let your green thumb fourish and enjoy the beauty of gardening even during the winter months! Remember, winter gardening not only allows you to reap the rewards of fresh produce and beautiful blooms but also nurtures your connection with nature and brings a sense of tranquillity and fulfllment to your gardening journey.
10m prep 8h cook
10 INGREDIENTS
• 1kg gravy beef, cut into chunks (see recipe notes)
• 2 tbsp gravox
• 1 tbsp plain four
• 500g baby potatoes, halved
• 200g button mushrooms, halved
1 METHOD STEPS
Step 1
4 servings
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 6 shallots, halved
• 125ml (1/2cup) Massel Beef Style Liquid Stock
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 225g jar tomato chutne
Toss beef in gravox and plain four in the bowl of a slow cooker. Arrange potato, mushroom, carrot and shallot over beef. Pour over stock, tomatoes and chutney. Cook on HIGH for 8 hours or until the beef is tender. Serve with steamed green vegetables, if desired.
15m prep 2h 10m cook
17 INGREDIENTS
• 4 Hormones Beef Osso Bucco pieces
• 2 tbsp plain four
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion, cut into wedges
• 200g large brown fat mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 200g button mushrooms, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup (250ml) marsala wine or apple juice
• 2 cups (500ml) beef stock
Step 1
Preheat oven to 140°C. Place the beef and four in a large bowl. Season. Toss the beef to coat.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large fameproof roasting pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 2 mins each side or until the beef is golden brown.
Transfer the beef to a plate..
Step 3
Add the onion, combined mushroom and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the onion softens. Return the beef to the pan with the wine or apple juice, stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Cover the pan loosely with foil. Roast, turning the
6 servings
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 2 dried bay leaves
• Steamed baby broccoli, to serve Polenta
• 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 1 cup (170g) polenta (cornmeal)
• 1/2 cup (40g) fnely grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup (125g) mascarpone
beef occasionally, for 2 hours or until the beef is falling off the bone and the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins to rest.
Step 5
Meanwhile, to make the polenta, combine the stock and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually add the polenta in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 10 mins or until the polenta thickens. Remove from heat. Add parmesan and mascarpone and stir to combine. Season.
Step 6
Divide the polenta among serving bowls. Top with beef and spoon over the sauce. Serve with baby broccoli.
Late of Kyogle.
Much Loved Wife of Norman. Mother of Roslyn, Je , Rick, and Trevor. Mother-in-law of Gary. Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Sister of Laura (decd), Younger Twin Brother John and Doreen (decd).
Passed away 12 July 2023. Aged 90 years.
Friends and family of the late Mavis are invited to attend her memorial service to be held at the Kyogle Seniors Centre Saturday 29th July 2023 commencing at 10:00 am.
19.07.1942 ~ 17.07.2023
Formerly of Mt Lion, Kyogle. Late of Ramornie.
Loved Wife of Greg (decd).
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jeannette & Allan, and David. Dearly loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Passed away peacefully 17 July 2023.
AGED 80 YEARS
Relatives and friends of the late Eileen Boyle are respectfully invited to attend Her graveside service to be held at the Kyogle Lawn Cemetery, Summerland Way Kyogle Friday 28 July 2023, commencing at 10:00am.
This page is dedicated to all of those that we have lost.
Oval, Alstonville on the Sat 21st Oct. (Cricket draw for season 2023/24 still to be determined). Drinks will continue to fow from 4:00pm onwards at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club.
On Sun 22nd Oct, a special luncheon will be held from mid-day onwards at the Sports Club. Guests will be entertained with cricket stories from each decade and all attending former and current 1st Grade players will receive a keyring with their playing number attached (in line with the sequence of selection).
Leading into the reunion celebrations, an ‘Old Mates’ group will meet every month at ‘The Crossing Cafe’ Main Street, Alstonville for a social gathering and beverage to renew old friendships and forming new ones. For further enquiries for cricket reunion contact Jack Oates (mob: 0429 533 940) or for ‘Old Mates’ contact Garry Ensbey (mob: 0403 033 227)
ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB
Alstonville Probus Club meets on the last Thursday of each month at Plateau Sports Club at 10.00 am. This commences with a cuppa and chat, with the formal meeting commencing at 10.30 which includes an interesting guest speaker. All visitors are welcome.
ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB
Phone numbers only, no email addresses
ALSTONVILLE
ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS
The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.
ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Come along to Alstonville Plateau Historical Society’s next monthly meeting on Sunday 16th July at 2pm and support the AlstonvilleWollongbar Quota Club.
Diane Parker from the Club will speak about the valuable work of this important local organisation, which has been raising funds and supporting the community for over 25 years. It will hold its annual Craft and Garden Fair on 26th and 27th August. The meeting will be held in the Community Resource Centre at Crawford House Museum, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. Visitors are very welcome; entry is free, and no booking is required.
Enquiries (02) 6628 1829
CRAWFORD HOUSE
MUSEUM
Visit Crawford House Museum, an original farmhouse where you can see many interesting household objects which refect family
life from the turn of the century to the 1960s. There are also facilities for research about Ballina Shire families, as well as books about local history and commemorative wineglasses and keyrings for sale. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829 By the way, we have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum and if you’re on a Jobseeker payment and 55 or older, it’s a great way to meet your mutual obligation requirements. If you’re interested, visit us at the museum or phone.
ALSTONVILLE & DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB
Alstonville & District Cricket Club will be celebrating its 50th year of existence since the amalgamation of the two village clubs on the plateauAlstonville & Wollongbar on 10th July 1973.
The reunion of former and current players will take place on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd October weekend. Plans include a Welcome BBQ luncheon at one of the home competition games being played at either Hill Park, Wollongbar or Geoff Watt
11am at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue!
BALLINA
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW HOBBY??? COME AND JOIN THE HEADLINERS CHORUS
We are an all-female group of all ages who love to sing “Acappella” in 4 part Barbershop harmony. We are well known in the Northern Rivers community and would love you to join us. Come along to a rehearsal on Monday nights from 7pm and for more information see our website or enquire to Tracey Ezzy on 0438 446 809
BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI)
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. Ph: Julie Stephan 0434988770.
BALLINA FREE COMMUNITY HOT BRUNCH
Ballina Free Community Hot Brunch, First Saturday of each month.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a hot brunch of sausages, rissoles bacon & eggs, cereal, tea and coffee. Or just come for a chat. Frozen take away meals available. Carol: 0438812235
BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB
Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina.
Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Ph. 0411719074.
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.
NORTHERN RIVERS
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.
EMBROIDERERS GROUP
Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn.
MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT
GROUP 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.
SQUARE DANCING
Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.
THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch) ALSTONVILLE SUBBRANCH
Alstonville RSL sub-Branch will now hold their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at
We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. 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. Ph: Deb on 0432105540
BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB
“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 at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina. Call Judy Forsyth: 0407664337.
BALLINA CWA BRANCH
Ladies that are at a loose end on a Wednesday morning, might like to come and join our happy band of members. We meet every Wednesday from 9.00am to noon and can learn many crafts from fellow ladies. Barbara, our Handicraft’s Offcer (0428116668) is there to lend a hand when help is needed. She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. If you have any UFO’s (unfnished objects) why not call in to see us for the morning? Morning tea is served at a cost of just $3. All are welcome. Mahjong is played in our rooms every Wednesday and Thursday from 12.30pm at a cost of $4. Everyone welcome.
BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB
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
Ballina Ladies Probus Club welcomes new members. We meet at the Ballina RSL Club on the frst Wednesday of the month at 10am to enjoy the company of like-minded women and to listen to an interesting Guest Speaker (in August it will be Pip Carter) and have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two. We have outings and coach trips throughout the year and this year have been having a Friendship morning tea once a month at a variety of cafes around Ballina (this month it will be at Shelly’s on the Beach)
For more information contact Wendy 0419 560 916 or Beryl 0419 285 282 Our trip to Robina Town Centre this month was fully booked, but we are taking names for the one to Pacifc Fair on Wednesday November 29th. Cost is $26.00 Contact Wendy 0419 560 916 or Pamela 6681 1022
BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE
RSL DAY CLUB
A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment.
Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249
PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS
The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 19th July at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. The guest speakers will be Ben Sharkey, who will talk about integrated living. 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 Secretary Brian on 0432277170.
BALLINA SENIOR
CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB
Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.
BALLINA TOY LIBRARY
NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION
This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome).
Ph: Allan Watt: 0402 749 582
BRUNSWICK HEADS
BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB
Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am.
Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. 1800 805 366
CASINO
CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED
Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am1.30pm. Contact 66626423
CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INC
We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am. We are in Room 5, upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am. For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call 6664 1118
CASINO CWA
The CWA Casino Day’s next monthly meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am this Thursday July 20th (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2023. All welcome, come and have a cuppa and see what we are about. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.
CASINO EVENING
BRANCH OF CWA
The Casino Evening Branch of the CWA meets on the frst Thursday of the month at the Casino Uniting Church Hall at 6pm. Come along and have supper and fnd out what we
Locally owned
do. All welcome.
Enquiries to: Jo 0417798622
CASINO FUN DAY OUT FOR SENIORS
A day out for ALL LONELY PEOPLE of our aged communities from Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Coraki, Woodburn and Evans Head.
Feel free to get your own group together for a great day.
Where: Casino RSM Club
Date: Friday 15th September 2023
Time: 10.30am-2.30pm
Cost: $10
10.30am: Sandra BinneySolicitor, information on necessity of wills, power of attorney and guardianship.
10.45am: ViviannaPharmacist @ Scrivener & Webb, information about available and supplied services.
11.00am: Gerard DunlopSeniors Right Service, information about rights as older citizens.
11.20am: Lucky Door Prizes and Raffes Drawn.
12.00pm: Light lunch served with tea/coffee.
12.45pm: Entertainment from The Minstrels.
Contact: Jan Danaher0414625680 for Transport, Seating, Catering Purposes and any other Enquiries.
CASINO GALLERY-ART at the CASSINO GALLERY. The Casino Art Group meets here every Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 3pm Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information.
CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP
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 66626424.
CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS
If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the offce a call on 66621217.
WEEK 5
MONDAY
B.McEnerny & C.Moulden
J. Yates
TUESDAY
B.Bennett
K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly
WEDNESDAY
M.&M. Ayshford
G.Mannix
THURSDAY
J. Crooks
S. Garrard & E. Grogan
FRIDAY
M.Anderson
J.Connell
CASINO MINI RAIL
Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.
CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB
Our Meeting is on fourth Thursday of each month at Casino RSM Club at 10:00am. Contact Kathleen Griffns, President phone 0427622470
or Daphne Boyd, Secretary phone 0400070085.
CASINO UNITING CHURCH CAFÉ PRAISE…. Every Wednesday @ 10-11am. All
Welcome
10am Morning Tea
Fellowship. Welcome and Chat
10.30am Praise and Worship
CASINO VIEW CLUB
Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month.
Contact Jan on 0418715374
CWA Casino
Our next monthly meeting at the Casino Community Centre
9.00am Thursday July 20th (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2023. All welcome, come and have a cuppa and see what we are about. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.
AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino each week. The group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George 0427133372
LION’S CLUB CASINO
Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682
LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION
Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.
ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCE CLUB
St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners. Every Tuesday from 3pm5.30pm @ $5 per head.
First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person.
Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552
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.
WINDARRA VOLUNTEERS
Windara Volunteers are once again holding BINGO FOR KIDS on Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 10am start, suits ages 5 - 14 years. Cost only $10pp which includes bingo, chips and lollies.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please book with Windara
66623800.
Windara Volunteers are once again holding the popular SOUP AND SWEETS Day with BINGO on Wednesday 2nd August 2023, at 11 am, cost is $18. Tickets are available at Cottage Collection or by phoning Windara no later than 1st August.
EVANS HEAD
CWA Branch Market Stall @ Rotary
Markets
Evans Head RSL carpark from 8am July 29th
Home Cooking, Jams & preserves, free face painting also come & meet Kenny the Koala
EVANS HEAD CWA
BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560
EVANS RIVER RSL DAY
CLUB
The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316.
EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP
Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.
TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH
Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm
THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.
GRAFTON
THE GRAFTON U 3 A JABBERFEST meeting for July will be held o n Monday 10th at the New Life Church in Arthur St commencing at the usual time of 10 a.m.
The frst session of the
morning will give us an opportunity to come to grips with the computerised games, Wordiply, Wordle and Spelling Bee where we will be able to follow a demonstration and a group play to learn some of the intricacies of what to me at least is quite a mystery. A brave new world indeed and what can be a most enjoyable way to spend some time!!
Following the morning tea break, our members, Morrie, and Fiona Duggan will present a SCENIC JAPAN with their stunning photography from their travels through this most desirable overseas holiday destination.
So, we look forward to another enjoyable morning at the New Life Church commencing at ten a.m.
GRAFTON AND DISTRICT
GARDEN CLUB
“Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, fowers and nature.”
Last week we had the pleasure of donating a very large pot to the Grafton Base Hospital which is on display in one of the staff break areas on the ground foor. It has been skilfully turned from a blank terracotta pot into a beautiful work of art, proudly donated by local Aboriginal artists Cody Laurie & Rhys Owen.
Representing Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr & Bundjalung Nations.
Cody & Rhys were both participants in the Tribal Dreaming Program. The three parts of the artwork represent.
Turtle – Freedom
GRAFTON AND DISTRICT
GARDEN CLUB
“Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, fowers and nature.”
We are so grateful for Janine’s talk on Native Bees last Thursday. One thing we can do for all our bees is to have at least three different types of plants fowering every season in our gardens. So we don’t need a huge garden in order to provide a source of nutrients for our native bees, this could be achieved with some fowers in pots on a balcony. And who doesn’t love to see some fowers out each day, especially in winter, they’re so cheery.
Thanks also to those who brought along morning tea to share.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd August at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday. Entry is $2, please bring morning tea to share if you are able. We will supply coffee, tea etc.
There will also be the regular Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. Please label plants and cuttings to help others know what they are buying. All proceeds go to our Club.
Our guest speaker will be speaking on the topic of Bonsai plants. Cheryl spoke on this subject last year and we’re looking forward to learning more about how to pot them up.
GRAFTON CWA
Meetings of Grafton CWA are
held on 2nd Friday of each month in the CWA Rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Sts.
Morning tea is at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. Craft mornings are held on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9.30am-a good opportunity to get together to do some craft, meet other people, have a cup of tea and a chat.
Members are looking forward o next year’s CWA Conference in May, which is to be hosted by the North Coast Group in Coffs Harbour. The North Coast Group is made up of 16 branches covering the area from Iluka in the north to Urunga in the south and west to Dorrigo. Members from these branches will be helping with the organisation and running of the Conference, which should attract many visitors to the area and be of beneft to the local economy.
GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
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.
GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS
Grafton Senior Citizens
“Recently held June day coach trip, 36 passengers, to mystery venue. After tour around some Grafton streets to guess venue, took Carrs Peninsula Road to museum. Group had home cooked morning tea & time to view venue. Summerland Way to Rappville Pub for organised lunch. Back to Pringles Way, & visit to Lawrence Museum, with homemade afternoon refreshments, & time to view venue. Home Southgate Road. Just one person guessed correct venue. Sincere thanks to all for support, all who helped, & Coach Captain, Geoff for great trip. Next tour, 8 days to western NSW, had been closed off, but reserves will be noted. Na v, Next day trip,17 Nov to Kings Plains Castle, near Glen Innes, will go on sale at August meeting. Enquiries, Sandra, 6642 7720, or 0417 464 946.”
FLAG – COMMUNITY
SNAKE & HANDS – Culture
Many thanks to the artists and to Rick who runs the Program. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd August at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday. Entry is $2, please bring morning tea to share if you are able. We will supply coffee, tea etc.
There will also be the regular Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. Please label plants and cuttings to help others know what they are buying. All proceeds go to our Club. Our guest speaker will be speaking on the topic of
Bonsai plants.
Cheryl spoke on this subject last year and we’re looking forward to learning more about how to pot them up.
GRAFTON
Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors.
We meet at 10.30a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants.
Further information can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 66447347 or 0416067315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477213017
GRAFTON VIEW CLUB
Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!
“Schaeffer House Museum at 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Is in full swing for 2023 with visitors starting to arrive by the busload! What do they see? First and last, the pretty gardens with a wide variety of plants, fowers, herbs and sheltering trees for the birds, butterfies, bees, and resident skinks. Inside the cool house they experience time travel as they see how people led their lives on the Clarence over 170 years ago, building for us a rich heritage to value forever! They will also see how to value the knowledge and help given by the original inhabitants on whose land the newcomers settled. It’s a never-ending story in your “Story House” museum. Our vintage clothing collection will soon be stored away to make way for a new display, so pay a visit soon to Your Schaeffer House Museum!
Don’t forget we have nine other great museums in the clarence Valley just waiting for another visit from you!
PS: Our resident gnomes can be found somewhere in the garden. Others are tiny and hiding away!!
Museum opening hours are Tues to Thur and Sunday 1pm to 4pm $12 – Family $5 –Adult and $2 – Child. Research hours are Tues to Thur only from 9am to 3pm. There is a small charge for researching.
Our contact number for special openings is 6642 5212”.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me on either (02)66425212 or 0406397404.
SCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 PRINCE STREET, Grafton, NSW
Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings, and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it!
When did you last “drop in?”
All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka, Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst. Schaeffer House hours: Tues, Wed, Thur, and Sun 1-4pm Admission Family of four $12.00 Adults $5.00 and children $2.00
We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.
HASTINGS POINT
HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR
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 welcome
When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414794380
PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT
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 information.
KINGSCLIFF
KINGSCLIFF TWEED COAST U3A (University of 3rd Age)
established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives.
At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend. Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB
Kingscliff 500 Card Club.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm
Cudgen Surf Club
New players WELCOME
Contact: GARY 0499869992
KYOGLE
KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB
Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.
KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS
FARMERS MARKET
Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851
LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE
Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm. Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.
RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455.
ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR
Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.
LENNOX HEAD
LENNOX HEAD CWA
Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.
LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB
The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.
LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students.
Ph: Sue Brennan 0409728814.
LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB
New members welcome to
join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.
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 non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004
LISMORE
LISMORE LIONS CLUB
Please save your used stamps to raise funds for The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation. Stamps are collected & forwarded on to be sorted & sold at Auction, to raise money for Children’s Mobility For further information, please contact Margaret Boxsell on 0427141425
LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY
Lismore Base Hospital
Auxiliary are holding a Christmas in July on 22nd of July at 12 noon at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club 181 High Street Lismore Heights. Tickets are $35.00 a head for a two Course meal. We will be having games, Raffes, lucky door prizes and a Hundred club. Come along and have a great day out with friends. Contact Carol on 0414847199 for tickets. Money raised goes towards buying vital equipment for Lismore Base Hospital.
LISMORE CITY CONCERT
BAND
Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan.
Ph: 0432575911
LISMORE CWA
We would like YOU to join us for the opportunity to be involved with a truly friendly group of fun, diverse & interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends who will support you, plus you’ll be part of contributing to the lives of Women and Children in our area through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT! Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you feel and experience the difference. being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. We meet on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start.
FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION call our President Allison Kelly on 0428 216 079. We also run CRAFT meetings each Friday. You’ll learn new things, once
again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company.
FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle 0437465642.
LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD
While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can fnd a Pop-Up Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events. The library is open 7 days a week.
Free Tech Help Lismore Pop-up Library every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment
Our tech team can help you master your phone, tablet, or laptop. Email, Facebook, Apps, Photos…even how to turn the thing on! Make sure to book a oneon-one, 45-minute session, that can be tailored to your individual needs!
For more information and to book an appointment phone Lismore Pop-up Library on 0266212464.
Rainforest Botanic Gardens
Storytime
Thursday 13 July, 10.30am – 11.30am at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
To celebrate our local elders, the Lismore Library and Rainforest Botanic Gardens will be hosting a special story reading under the trees with Auntie Thelma. Held at Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens (After main gate, frst right to Visitor Centre and then fnd the cubby house!) Pop on a hat and join the fun! For more information phone Lismore Pop-up Library on 02 6621 246
LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED
President: Don Abrahams 0437576837 Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504
Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community.
Shed Activities
Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the public Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations
Assembling fatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company.
Memberships: $40-year
Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee
Location: 15 Industry Drive East Lismore
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.
Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289
LISMORE PARKINSONS DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Parkinsons NSW Lismore Regional Support Group.
We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is Friday, 21st of July. Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation.
Social Networking with Coffee and Tea, Special Guest Speaker, PD Nurse Tim Ayers, and Companion Support Group. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290
LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS
Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting 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 welcome.
LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS
Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.
From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & 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).
CO-DEPENDANTS
ANONYMOUS (CoDA)
Co-Dependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143
EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo
Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome
EAST LISMORE SOCIAL
TENNIS
Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition.
Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome.
MAINLY MUSIC
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: 0266213200
NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)
Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?
Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?
Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you!
We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term.
U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you.
There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLaren- Smith Ph. 66227408
PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS
Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St.
Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.
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 on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC
East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE
Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?
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. Ph: 0435990919
SUMMERLAND AMATEUR
RADIO CLUB
Meetings of the 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.
SUMMERLAND BONSAI
SOCIETY INC.
Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information.
Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Arts Pavillion at Lismore Showgrounds. Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601
ZEN AND INSIGHT
MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA)
MEDITATION and practice:
This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:008:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion. For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402682925
ZEN MEDITATION and practice The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher.
For further details, please phone: 0427778837
Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.
MACLEAN
MACLEAN VIEW CLUB
Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.
MURWILLUMBAH
MURWILLUMBAH TWEED COAST U3A
(University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives. At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend. Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
COMMUNITY
PRINTMAKERS
MURWILLUMBAH
Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.
MURWILLUMBAH
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792.
NIMBIN
OLD TIME NIMBIN CENTRAL SCHOOL REUNION
We are pleased to invite you and your partner to join your fellow classmates for drinks and lunch at the Nimbin Bowling Club Sunday the 10th of September 2023. Club opens at 10am. Bistro opens for lunch at 12pm. Approximately $20. Chefs’ menu will be provided closer to the day.
Photo ID will be required for club entrance. We will need numbers for
catering by the last meeting in mid-August 2023, please reply to an organiser by this time.
Royce Andrews: 0477006140, Rhonda Ryan (Whitney): 0448234254
POTTSVILLE
POTTSVILLE
TWEED COAST U3A
(University of 3rd Age)
established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives.
At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend. Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB
Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375.
POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL
Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.
TWEED HEADS
TWEED COAST U3A
(University of 3rd Age)
established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives. At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend. Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories. Contact Julia 07
5524 8995
POETS AND WRITERS ON
THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.
TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB
Probus Club, Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC
The Society holds its monthly general meeting on the frst Saturday of every month at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, from 2pm-4pm and at each meeting we have a presentation of a topic at that meeting we hope you will continue to support us announcing this through your relevant media outlet, I have listed some upcoming meetings:
Saturday 5 August Meeting: AGM plus talks on The Black Sheep in the Family co-ordinated by Joy Conlon
TWEED PATCHWORK
GROUP
Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.
TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB
V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women (not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighborhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope
for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629.
RICHMOND TWEED REGIONAL LIBRARY READING FOR RECONCILIATION BOOK CLUB
Friday 21 July, 1:30pm – 2:30 pm at Goonellabah Library
Improve your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and histories. Start a reconciliation journey through reading and discussing selected texts in a friendly and informal setting with other members of the community. Everyone is welcome. Call Goonellabah Library for more information on 02 6625 1235.
Fun and games at the library
Every Tuesday, 3pm – 4:30 pm and every Saturday, 10am – 12 pm at Lismore Pop-up Library
Every Tuesday afternoon and Saturday morning at the Lismore Pop-up Library we have some fun and games! Social circle – share some memories
Friday 21 July, 10am – 12 pm at Lismore Pop-up Library
Join this fun group on every Friday morning at 10am. This Friday is brain games to improve your memory. Refreshments provided; good times guaranteed!
WOLLONGBAR
WOLLONGBAR PROBUS
CLUB meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club, 10-14 Deegan Drive Alstonville, at 10.00am. The next meeting will be on Thursday 20th July, our guest speaker will be Anne Moehead speaking on the subject of Dementia. Visitors are welcome. Contact Keith on 66280393.
YAMBA
YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB
Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club
on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.
YAMBA LIONS CLUB
Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.
ALL NORTHERN RIVERS
NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
The Northern 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. Ph: 0499862886
The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is 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.
NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores.
Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one.
Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.
Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.
Warnings
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
Northern Rivers District:
Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
Thursday. Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
Northern Tablelands District:
Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending E/SE during the afternoon.
Thursday. Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Areas of morning frost on and west of the ranges. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly during the morning then tending west to northwesterly during the evening.
New South Wales:
A chance of a light shower along the coastal fringe, north of the Hunter. Partly cloudy along the coast and southeast, sunny elsewhere. Areas of morning frost and fog away from the coast. Daytime temperatures near average. Southerly to southeasterly winds during the day, turning east to northeasterly from the afternoon onwards. Southerly winds along the coastal fringe.
Thursday. A late shower or two in the southwest, Riverina, and southern slopes and ranges. Mostly sunny elsewhere. Patches of morning frost and fog along the western slopes and ranges. Daytime temperatures near average, above average in the far northwest. North to northeasterly winds.
Byron Coast:
Winds: Southwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning southerly 20 to 30 knots during the morning then tending south to southeasterly in the evening. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Northeast to southeasterly 1
to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore during the evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Coffs Coast:
Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly 20 to 30 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre, tending southerly 2 to 3 metres during the afternoon. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Gold Coast Waters:
Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the morning then tending southeasterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending southerly 1.5 to 2 metres during the evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
offered me the job and I really like the job so far,” Jayda said.
The Brisbane Broncos are bringing their leadership skills to the forefront and helping Northern New South Wales students score their frst jobs. Broncos
NRLW players Romy Teitzel and Gayle Broughton are helping young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students get ahead of the game, boosting confdence and leadership skills
for employment opportunities as part of the Beyond the Broncos Leadership Camp.
Among the line of successful students is Richmond River High School student Jayda Allan who attributes her success to the program.
“Our Kmart store was closed after the foods but once they reopened, I went in for an interview and they liked me and
“Since being part of the Beyond the Broncos Leadership Camp, my confdence has grown and I was able to get this amazing job.
“Setting an example for my family, I’m taking on more responsibility and I’m learning a bit more about different areas and I’m also teaching younger ones as well.
“I enjoy teaching the younger ones because I like to teach people different ways of learning things.”
Beyond the Broncos Ambassador Romy Teitzel says she’s proud
to be a part of the program and hopes to inspire other students like Jayda to pursue successful careers.
“Sport is such a good way to connect and learn from each other,” Romy says.
“So having programs like Beyond the Broncos and the Leadership Camp means we can work with the students to unlock their confdence, build their skills and help pave the way for a brighter future.”
“I’m so excited to be a part of this program and to see this kind of success, this early on, it really shows just how successful programs like
these are in our local schools.”
Christine Halliwell, General Manager of Community & Government Programs at the Brisbane Broncos, emphasises the program’s effectiveness in shaping the next generation of leaders in Northern New South Wales.
Linking cultural identity with academic achievement, more than 250 students across the Northern New South Wales region are enrolled in this years’ program, an initiative of the Brisbane Broncos to inspire, empower and assist with educational
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The Leadership Camp is an important opportunity for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to come together and celebrate their culture and what they’ve achieved through the support of Beyond the Broncos.
To fnd out more, visit broncos.com.au/ community or email community@broncos. com.au.
You can also follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ Beyondthe BroncosProgram.
On Wednesday 12/7 the results were:
T. Maxwell, J. Dwyer & M. Mead def C. Doyle, C. Haynes & H. Lavelle
N. Moran & I. Watson def R. Skirrey & M. Hellyar
J. Creighton & D. Skinner def D. Grice & K. McKay
On Wednesday 19/7 we will play round 2 for the club selected open pairs.
ASSOCIATION
CROQUET :
P.Hume C.Woodlands
13 d S.Hume 5
G.Porter 12 d G.Drew 11
RICOCHET CROQUET :
H.Young R.Poynting 11
d J.Doust N.Barnes 10
N.Poynting 12 d
J.Hannigan R.Chapman
10
N.Watts M.Russell 13 d
C.Lane P.Scott 10
D Scott J.Copeland 10 d
P.Scott R.Poynting 7
N.Poynting J.Doust 11
d P.Bolte J.Hannigan 10
M.Field 17 d C.Lane 15
N.Watts M.Russell 14 d
H.Young N.Barnes 9
Club Championships
Handicap Singles : R.Poynting 15 d B. Wellings 12
GOLF CROQUET : Club Championships :
Advantage Handicap
Singles :
J.O’Sulivan 7 d
D.Taylor 4
G.Drew 7 d G.Porter 0
3
J.OSulivan 7 d G.Drew
Advantage Handicap
Doubles :
R.Poynting N.Poynting
7 d M.Rennie R.Chapman 5
Division 2 Golf Croquet Singles
R.Poynting 7 d M.Russell 4
TOURNAMENTS : QLD Association
Croquet Open Singles : M.Gidding 1, M.Kobelt 2, K.Colclough 3, L.Watson 4, C.Borlase 5, H.Knight 6, J.Lynch 7, K.Grant 8.
Plate : W.Hart 1, B.Ford 2, D.Manning 3, R.Newsham 4, W.Silk 5. NSW Division 2 Ricochet Doubles
Championships :
W.Mills J.Pace 1, R.Hughes C.Gill 2, N.Ainsworth S.Sellers 3, D.Warner P.Monds 4, P.Waters R.Mulvaney 5, C.Paterson C.Williamson 6, B.McAlister M.Sawers 7, T.Black P.Gordon 8. Robyn Poynting
Division 2 Golf Croquet Club Champion, Maurie Russell Runner
CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS
THURSDAY 13/7/23
The Jim Ormond Memorial day was contested by 47 golfers Winner T Doyle, 2nd J Sheridan, 3rd G Tait, free game G O,Connor chicken/ball winners D Vagne, T Newton, A Ganter, W Swindle, R Thorne, R Black, W Henwood, P Bruggy, E Reddell, T Beemster, J Nilsson, R Earnshaw.
Nearest Pins 3rd/12th B Micheal, 6th/15th B Collyer.
This Thursday will be another single stableford event commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am.
AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING.
EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS
Ladies Social Day- 0507-23 - Winners - S. Maxwell, K. Townsend, L. Trenordon. Runners/ up - J. Smith, T. Doyle, R. Roberts, J. Bilney.
12-07-23 - Closest margin - Winners - J. Pearce, K. Townsend, M. Thompson, J. Bilney. Runners/up - C. Hammond, K.Hickey, R. Roberts. Third place - J. Beckett, G..Marczan, K. Robson, M.Carey.
Our Club Championship Singles Final was played on 05-07-23.
Congratulations to both of our Ladies for a great game.
Congratulations to Tania Cselka who won the Singles for the second year in a row.
Runner/up this year.
Congratulations also to Pam Freeman who was
Thank you to all the Ladies whocompeted.
MAHJONG 14th July 2023
1. Pam Farrell, 2. Wendy Thornton, 3. Jan Boardman, 4. Susan Allen, 5. Ramsay, 6. Diana Auret, Jeanette Henwood, 8. Gladys D’Anna, 9. June Greenaway, 10. Val Heinritz, 11. Barabara Ellan, 12. Shirley Coleman, 13. Vanessa Reynolds, 14. Joy Lowien, 15. Lorna Simpson, 16. Pauline Kearney, Rosemary Russell, 18. Ann Hewitt, 19, Kath Hubbard, 20. Pauline Bolte, 21. Coral Lavelle, Sally Lowry, 23. Linda Lovett, Valda McLerie, 25. Lesley Ritchie, 26. Shirley Atkinson, 27. Susan Scott, 28. Jenny Lang, 29. Janene Jarvis, 30. Jan Henley, 31. Shirley Henry, 32. Cindy Smith, 33. Jan Small, 34. Lisa Wong, Yvonne Weddup
The Gai Waterhouse Adrian Bott training partnership continued its stranglehold on the Grafton Cup, making it fve cups in 10 years when Zoumon powered across the line on Thursday.
And jockey Rachel King made it two Grafton Cups in a row, with a faultless ride. Bott, making his frst visit to Grafton, was
delighted to be on track in front of a big crowd for the presentation of trophies.
The winner’s share of the $200,000 on offer for the 2023 Westlawn Finance Grafton Cup 2350m was always Zoumon’s to win.
The four-year-old gelding came to Grafton in superlative form with wins at his previous two starts, the Listed ATC McKell Cup (2000m) and Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m).
He found the track, rated a Good 4, to his liking and a jockey in King prepared to indulge his front running tendency.
After the race King was glowing in praise of her mount.
“Coming into the corner he was stepping out nicely in front and and when we had to change gears he responded perfectly.
“The more I asked from him, the more he had to give.”
Zoumon hit the line two lengths in front of Outlandos and another length back to thirdplace Spirit Ridge. But she said his laidback personality was a contrast to his dominating racing style. “At the starting gate I had to give him a bit of a squeeze to make sure he was awake.”
After the race Bott revealed this was his frst visit to Grafton, but it wouldn’t be his last as the stable wanted to
build on its impressive Grafton Cup record.
“I know in the past 10 years we had three cup winners with Gai and now we have two more since I came on board,” he said.
He was not sure where to go with Zoumon, but suggested he had more to come this preparation.
“There’s the staying races in spring and they always seem to come up quickly,” he said. “We’d like to keep him racing over that time,
but I’m not exactly sure what’s available.
“But he’s been lightly raced, so I feel he’s got plenty left in the tank.”
Bott was a popular fgure as the crowd surged down to the fence to get a closer look at the winning horse.
He posed for selfes and chatted with members of the crowd congratulating him.
