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Australia’s oldest living man celebrates 110 years

By Samantha Elley Last week, Ken Weekes, a resident of Whiddon Grafton celebrated his 110th birthday with a host of dignitaries, family members and friends.

According to Gerontology Wiki he is the oldest living man in Australia and the seventh oldest in white Australian history.

Kenneth Loxton Weeks was born on 5th October, 1913 in his grandparents’ home of Braylesford in Dovedale, Grafton to Darcy Edwin Weeks and Dorothy Forster Weeks (nee Loxton), the eldest of five children.

As a young lad he went to Carrs Creek Primary School, then on to Grafton High School.

He was able to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Grafton High School in 2012 as the oldest living male ex-pupil.

He married Jean McPhee in in 1941 and they had two sons, Ian and Noel.

Ken’s working life was very diverse having tried many different occupations.

Before World War Two he was a road construction worker, a petrol station operator, co-owner of a Chrysler car dealership and ran a repair business in Grafton.

He also drove trucks constructing wartime airfields at Coffs Harbour, Evans Head and Nabiac.

He even worked in the Grafton Match factory.

At the start of the war he applied to join the air force but was knocked back for medical reasons.

Ironically, he now has lived longer than any pilot of his day.

After World War Two he opened a radio and electrical sales and repair business in Prince Street,

Grafton. He then tried his hand at running a milk bar.

From there the variety of jobs continued and he became the school bus driver for his brother who ran buses in the Clarence Valley.

His final job before retirement was in the electoral office in Grafton.

A keen fisherman and boat-builder, Ken was secretary of the Clarence River Sailing Club and a member of the Grafton Presbyterian Church including as an elder with the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia.

In 1957 he built a 38 foot fishing boat called the “Warregai” with the help of a friend.

It was built inside the disused North Coast Steam Navigation Co wharf shed below the Grafton Bowling Club.

During his years of owning the radio and

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electrical business, he sponsored an interview program on radio 2GF called ‘Men at Work’.

In his nineties Ken would often be seen walking around North and South Grafton.

As he got older and

unable to walk as much, he bought himself an electrical tricycle for his 100th birthday.

He used it right up to the time he entered aged care to Whiddon Grafton on 11 September 2018.

At Whiddon he was

the only resident with a computer and used it to write his correspondence as hand-writing became more difficult.

Now in his 111th year his eyesight has deteriorated that he no longer uses his PC but despite his poor hearing he still keeps up with daily radio and television news.

Celebrations last Thursday on his birthday saw him receive one particularly special present – a can of beans with his face and a personal message on the label.

For more than 30 years Ken has had a tin of baked beans for breakfast every day.

When Heinz heard about that, they provided 300 cans of this special keepsake.

Ken stands as an example of a full, rounded and well lived life.

Byron Shire’s Sarah Ndiaye honoured in NSW Awards for Women in Local Government Byron Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Sarah Ndiaye, is the winner of the prestigious NSW Government’s Elected Representative Award – Regional/Rural.

The announcement was made at NSW Parliament House as part of the 2023 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.

“Local government can definitely be challenging but it is a sure way you can have a positive impact on the community you serve,” Cr Ndiaye said.

“Whether it’s small changes like getting more accessible pathways and facilities for young people, or the bigger

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picture objectives like affordable housing and effective wildlife corridors, they are real changes that have an impact on people’s lives and the environment we live in and seek to protect,” she said.

“It is an honour to receive this award and I’m grateful for the opportunities being an elected member has opened for me.

“With local government elections just a year away, I would encourage anyone who is thinking of running to get involved now and participate in whatever way they can,” Cr Ndiaye said.

Cr Ndiaye has served on Council since 2016

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and encouraging participation in Local Government.

“On behalf of Council, and the entire Byron Shire, I extend our

congratulations to Cr Ndiaye, who I know, would be absolutely thrilled to win this award,” Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, said.

“Cr Ndiaye deserves this recognition for her passion for our community and her desire to make sure that the decisions that we make result in better or improved outcomes for our residents, as well as our natural environment,” Mayor Lyon said.

“As a high school teacher in one of our local schools she is a champion for young people, women and families, the environment, and the arts.

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“Cr Ndiaye has also worked tirelessly to address the urgent need for housing security for many of our residents,” Mayor Lyon said.

“I have had the great honour of working alongside Cr Ndiaye on Council for seven years now and one of her greatest qualities is her drive to challenge Council, and staff to always do better for our community,” he said.

The 2023 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government celebrate and support the significant contribution made by women in Local Government in NSW.

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ANOTHER DEAD WHALE FOUND ON SEVEN MILE BEACH IN LENNOX HEAD

By Sarah Waters Whale deaths in the Northern Rivers region have become an unusually common occurrence in the past few months with another dead baby whale found at Seven Mile Beach in Lennox Head last Sunday.

The baby humpback had been attacked by sharks and was removed

by Ballina Shire Council with the help of Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council.

There has been a spate of whales washed up on Northern NSW beaches since July.

On July 1, a six-metre, 30-tonne adult humpback whale died on Seven Mile Beach before the tide could take it back out to sea, despite a large-scale rescue operation.

In the same month, a humpback whale calf, believed to be just a few days old with its umbilical cord still attached, washed up alive on the same beach.

It was euthanised after marine vets determined it was too young to survive without its mother, even if it could be refloated back into the ocean.

Last Wednesday, October 4, a juvenile humpback was found dead at Tallow Beach, in Byron Bay, at about 7am.

The popular surfing

beach was closed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) while the whale was removed and taken away to be buried.

Founder and chief executive of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital Dr

waters to calve - those warm waters are here, and calving’s have been observed around Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay. “We believe that with bigger numbers and calving’s occurring in

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital worked with volunteer group ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia) and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to take the whale’s bloods every hour, keep it hydrated and sedated.

It was hoped the whale could be refloated back into the open ocean once the tide came in, but unfortunately the whale died an hour before high tide.

Dr Van Mil said the humpbacks were coming close to the shore and

Stephen Van Mil has worked in the region for the past 10 years and said up until this year, he had never seen a dead or stranded whale on the NSW far north coast before.

He believed there were a number of factors which could cause the whales to beach in the region.

“Whale numbers generally are high, which is great news, but we’re certainly seeing a lot more migration traffic,” Dr Van Mil said.

“Of more concern is rising ocean temperatures.

“Normally, whales migrate north during our winter to find warm

unusual locations, the whales are literally landing in trouble - nets, predatory sharks, boats, tides and currents add to the issues,” he said.

Dr Van Mil attended the stranding of the 30-tonne adult humpback whale that died on Seven Mile Beach on July 1.

He and his team from

sometimes when they’re chasing food, they can go over a sandbar and can’t get back to the open ocean.

In other instances, if they’re unwell, they can become weak and disoriented and get pushed in through tidal movements.

“For an individual

animal it is a case-bycase basis - did it get injured, was it a calf that got separated from its mother by predating animals - all those things come into play,” he said.

“But they’re not supposed to be birthing in the waters that they are.

“There’s no argument that the ocean temperatures are rising.

“Those temperatures are telling their metabolic clocks that it is time to calve and they’re calving in the wrong locations.

“Recently on the Gold Coast a whale calf got caught up in netting and the mother was hanging around, she was distressed because the baby was caught up and couldn’t move with her.

“This is what happens when we’re changing the face of our natural environment and there’s consequences.

“When you’re trying to explain these recent strandings, the rise in the ocean temperature is probably the biggest contributing factor.”

A record number of humpback whales have been sighted migrating up the NSW coast this year.

Current estimates for the humpback population migrating up the east coast have been anywhere from 30,000 – 50,000 whales.

Humpback whales pass Australia’s east coast during their annual migration from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef.

After a summer of feeding on krill in Antarctic waters, the whales migrate north to their subtropical breeding grounds off the Queensland coast.

Humpbacks can be seen heading north between May and July and from September to November, on their way back to the Antarctic.

Humpback whales travel up to 10,000km during the migration.

Groups of young males typically lead the migration while pregnant cows and cowcalf pairs are at the rear.

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Council welcomes NSW Govt support for tighter controls on STRA Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to endorse Council’s proposal to cap unhosted short term rental accommodation (STRA) to 60 days a year across most parts of the Shire.

“This announcement

by Planning Minster, Paul Scully, broadly aligns with a couple of the key recommendations put forward by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) earlier this year,” Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, said.

“Council’s original proposal to the NSW Government and the IPC, was for a 90-day cap on STRA in most parts of Byron Shire, with some 365-day precincts, while the IPC recommended a 60-day cap be applied across the Shire, but with a development pathway for 365-days,” Mayor Lyon said.

“Minister Scully’s decision incorporates parts of both Council

and the IPC’s positions.

“The Planning Minister has acknowledged the shortage of permanent housing supply in the Byron Shire and the impact STRA is having on people’s ability to find stable, long-term accommodation,” Mayor Lyon said.

“The announcement this week is part of a broad government response to our planning proposal, and we now need to take some time to review and digest this information and start planning for the implementation of the changes which will take effect from September 2024,” Mayor Lyon said.

“We have always said that regulating STRA will not solve the housing crisis in our Shire, but it will increase the pool of long-term rental accommodation which is so vital for people, especially key workers and those on lower incomes,” Mayor Lyon said.

A man among men

By Samantha Elley Kyogle and Glen Innes have been feeling the loss since former mayor and councillor, Robert Dwyer, passed away on Friday, July 21 at the age of 88.

Robert was a man among men, still very active in public service well into his 80s. He is credited with establishing the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes Centennial Parklands and was a main player in bringing the Celtic Festival to that town. He served as mayor on Glen Innes Council from 1998 to 2003.

In Kyogle, he was actively engaged in the Richmond River Beef Producers Association, Kyogle Show Society, Kyogle Showgrounds Trust, Kyogle & District Historical Society, Kyogle Hospital Auxiliary and Kyogle Tidy Towns.

And if that wasn’t

enough, he was on Kyogle Shire Council from 2008 until 2021.

Robert was born in Grafton on 27th July, 1934 and was the second son of Stanley Clarence Dwyer and Maisie Isobel Cowling.

Most of his early childhood was spent with his Aunty May in Wyan, near Rappville.

When he was nine years old Robert was taken to Sydney to live in Coogee until his father was discharged from the army. They moved to Biloela in Queensland where Stanley took up farming.

After leaving school Robert worked on large cattle stations in western Queensland where he learnt to manage tens of thousands of head of breeding stock and even broke in his own team of stock horses. He was a champion buckjump rider and was also successful in the bullock riding.

His brother Neville said, “there was never a

bullock that could never be throwed and there never was a horse that couldn’t be rode.”

Robert was also an amateur boxer having won numerous fights throughout the western Queensland area.

By the time he was 20 Robert entered the sawmilling industry and this is where he spent most of his working life, right through to managerial level where his work eventually brought him to Casino.

He met and eventually married Grace on 5th January, 1980 and the couple lived in Tasmania, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Acacia Creek, Glen Innes and finally Kyogle, where he retired.

Daughter-in-law, Jo Bulmer, mentioned the joy he showed as each grandchild was born, bearing gifts with is his camera or video camera over his shoulder.

“Poppy loved each and every one of his grandchildren, then great-grandchildren,” she

said.

“He loved to drive around the farms with Stewart or Grant, sneaking an extra bit of cake or slice when Nan wasn’t looking or a quiet scotch.”

Jo said she also remembered his love for ice cream, hot chips and Chinese food.

Fellow councillor Maggie Creedy said she remembered Robert at the inaugural Kyogle Tidy Towns Farmers’ Market dressed in his full Scottish regalia.

“He was quite a sight to see and certainly stood out from the crowd,” she said in her tribute to him.

“Robert worked tirelessly liaising between the Kyogle & District Historical Society and Kyogle Council to finalise an agreement between these two organisations which eventually brought the new Kyogle Museum into existence.”

Maggie also said that any remuneration Robert received, including his councillor allowance, he donated back to the community.

“Robert and Grace also donated substantial trophies to both the Kyogle Show Society and RRBP Association,” she said.

“Everything he did was for the good of the community he served.”

Robert’s greatest legacy, however, can be found in his two step sons, four grandsons and one grand-daughter and eight greatgrandchildren.

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GRAFTON BUSINESS FINED $149k FOR DEFRAUDING RETURN & EARN NSW EPA Grafton business Clarence Valley Metal Recyclers (CVMR) has been ordered to pay more than $149,000 in fines and legal costs for exploiting the Return and Earn recycling scheme by double counting almost three million containers.

These were the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) first prosecutions regarding the Return and Earn Scheme under the NSW Waste Avoidance and

Resource Recovery Act 2001.

The fine was handed down in the Land and Environment Court this month after the EPA appealed the sentence imposed by the Local Court last year, on the basis that fines totalling $45,000 were unreasonably low and an insufficient deterrent.

EPA Acting Executive Director, Arminda Ryan said the EPA became aware of the fraudulent activity after detailed monitoring and audits at recycling facilities revealed anomalies that

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“The Return and Earn scheme is one of the best recycling schemes in the world and it is very disappointing that someone would take advantage of that and return containers they know are ineligible as well as containers that had already received a refund,” Ms Ryan said.

“To protect the integrity of the scheme, containers are closely monitored, and this will continue to help us root out fraudulent behaviour from individuals and companies.”

CVMR pleaded guilty last year in the Coffs Harbour Local Court for the doubledip offences after it paid Glen Industries $57,000 for 66 tonnes of recyclable containers that had already been returned and refunded.

The containers were then resubmitted through Return and Earn, along with another 33 tonnes of non-eligible containers, to a Coffs Harbour Automated Depot.

In resentencing CVMR, the Court took into account that the conduct was carried

out systematically over a period of time and there was a significant financial benefit made by the company.

Ms Ryan said since this incident, heightened monitoring procedures have been put in place to prevent abuse of the Return and Earn system.

“The actions of CVMR not only undermined Return and Earn but also the efforts of recyclers around NSW who recently celebrated 10 billion containers returned since the scheme commenced”.

“The Container

Deposit Scheme has been a triumph for the environment, for charitable organisations that directly receive donations from Return and Earn, and for NSW residents that use the scheme to offset the cost of living and put food on the table.”

CVMR is required to pay the EPA more than $29,000 in investigation and legal costs related to the Local Court proceedings, as well as legal costs for the appeal.

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Brunswick Heads helps to combat plastic waste The problem with Plastic Single-use plastic accounts for the majority of plastic thrown away worldwide.

According to The Minderoo Foundation it is the most likely of all plastics to end up in the ocean and it is estimated that five to 13 million metric tons of it enters the ocean each year.

Single-use plastics will eventually only break down into microplastics which cause great harm to the environment and is often consumed by marine life.

Microplastics have been found in plankton, whales, commercial seafood and even drinking water.

Everyone can help by avoiding single-use items and recycling waste properly.

By Sarah Waters Close to 6000 takeaway items have been saved from the landfill after a nation-first litter reduction campaign in Brunswick Heads encourages residents to simply return their cutlery.

The ‘Bring it Back Bruns’ campaign was a six-month trial, which involved five environmentally conscious businesses serving food and drinks in reusable containers.

After customers finished eating, they returned the reusable items, including straws, containers and smoothie cups, to the shop or a public collection bin for washing.

Over the trial period 2907 reusable items were collected and washed from the public collection bins by contractor Green My

Plate.

A similar number of items were returned and washed by participating businesses - Brunswick Heads Health Food Shop, Cadeau, Bernardis Gelato, In the Pink and Rosefina’s Place.

Byron Shire Council’s Resource Recovery Strategy and Engagement Officer Sarah Child said surveys of litter before and during the trial indicate that takeaway litter had reduced by 30 per cent.

“Because this is the first time in Australia that anyone has run this sort of project, we didn’t know what to expect but the results are terrific,” Ms Child said.

“While people can still borrow and return containers to Bernardis Gelato, Rosefinas Place and the Brunswick Heads Health Food Store, we are now assessing all the data and have reported

back to the NSW Environment Protection Authority “This project was all about getting people to think about the waste they generate - businesses and consumers - and encouraging them to play their own roles in reducing single-use takeaway litter.

“The response from the Brunswick Heads community, businesses included, was very positive and what we were able to do in Bruns will no doubt be trialled and replicated in other parts of Australia as we collectively continue to prevent litter and reduce waste,” she said.

Owner of Rosefina’s Place Josie Richardson said she wanted to become involved in the campaign after realising how much rubbish she was taking out each day over the busy summer period.

“We’re a mobile vendor - last summer we were very busy, and I just couldn’t believe how often I would be emptying the bins that the customers use and seeing all the takeaway containers in there,” Ms Richardson said.

“It felt like I might be emptying the bin three or four times on a busy day, it seemed like so much waste and it frustrated me a lot to see that.

“When I saw there were other businesses in town involved in the campaign, I wanted to get on board,” she said.

Rosefina’s Place uses bioplastic cups and cardboard trays, but Ms Richardson said she was still conscious of the amount of energy and resources it took to produce those items.

She has continued with the reusable scheme and customers have been more than happy

to return their ceramic trays and cups to the bins for washing.

“One of the major issues was that we had to make it really clear that the reusable items didn’t go in the recycling bin.

“I think the more widespread the program is, and the more people are seeing these (reusable) bins and understanding their purpose, the better it is going to be.

“Someone was saying that they had heard of a festival in Europe where they only had reusable containers in the whole festival - I think we need a situation like that where there is no overlap and you’re not accidentally throwing the wrong thing away.”

The ‘Bring it Back Bruns’ campaign was funded through a NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) litter prevention grant.

Owner of Rosefina’s Place Josie Richardson encourages dine-in customers to bring back their plates and cups so they can be washed and reused.

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STAGE TWO OF WOODBURN STREETSCAPE

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One business owner noted that while her DA required her to have parking for her business, this was taken away in

Looking for

It still gives me a buzz when I see another home occupied.

The other day while walking the dog, I saw one particular house with curtains on the window and a car in the driveway.

I know it had not been lived in since the flood, and I did a little happy dance inside.

Rumours are also rife around the area, although I know fact lies amongst the chatter, that people are finally getting buyback offers.

One particular friend whose house lies on the banks of the river, was very excited as that was their main goal, to get a buyback offer and find somewhere safe to live, so they didn’t have to always have that nagging fear of when the next flood may hit.

I have seen a couple of houses be lifted as well.

Never really pictured Woodburn as a highrise village but that little fact is coming true.

I always wondered

how they lifted a house, and now, each morning I have seen the progress.

Engineers and builders really are quite clever.

I haven’t heard of any retrofit offers as yet, which is what we personally are interested in.

We had a visit from the Northern Rivers Reconstruction group a week or so ago and they advised me that we don’t get a choice in

what we are offered.

I found that interesting, although I was told that if we didn’t agree with whatever offer we got (assuming we get one) we could appeal it.

Hubby’s view is, if we get a buyback offer it will be dependent on the price and whether we could afford to move anywhere else.

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HOLD A GARAGE SALE THIS SECOND HAND SATURDAY! Second Hand Saturday - the North Coast’s biggest day of garage sales is back again and registrations to hold a garage sale are now open.

Over this month, Northern Rivers Council’s together with North East Waste, are hosting a series of free workshops for Buy Nothing New Month, to encourage reuse and repair over landfill. This year, Second Hand Saturday will conclude these celebrations and be held on one date only - Saturday 4 November.

Linda Tohver from North East Waste is inviting people to get involved in this year’s event, held across the Council areas of Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond Valley, Lismore and the Clarence Valley.

“With millions of tonnes of waste being sent to landfill by Australian households every year, the humble garage sale is one of the easiest ways we can reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ ending up in landfill,” Linda said.

Selling pre-loved goods and buying second hand is a great way to keep items circulating within our community, especially when

many of us are looking at options to reduce the cost of living.”

Residents who register for Second Hand Saturday will once again have the option of holding their own garage sale, or to organise a joint sale with family and friends.

“We always encourage people to join forces with their local community to attract more attention - get your neighbours involved and hold a street sale, run a fundraiser or collate your efforts at your local club, school or church. That’s just one of our tips for the day to get the crowds to your sale!” Linda said.

This year all registered garage sale addresses will appear in local newspapers,

with full details listed on the Second Hand Saturday website. All you need to do is register online at www. secondhandsaturday.com.au before 25 October to ensure your address will be printed in your local newspaper.

Alternatively, as listings go live after the registration process is complete, you can still register up until the 3 November, for a web-only listing.

For more information, visit the Second Hand Saturday website www. secondhandsaturday. com.au, follow the mysecondhandsaturday Facebook page or contact your local Council.

NNSWLHD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY RECOGNISED IN NSW HEALTH AWARDS

From left: Rae Rafferty, Associate Director, Nursing and Midwifery Leadership, Culture and Research, NNSWLHD, Debra Hayhoe, Nurse Manager Nursing and Midwifery Education and Professional Development, NNSWLHD, and Louise Thurston, Project Lead Leadership Academy, NNSWLHD.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has congratulated Nursing and Midwifery Services staff who are among the 36 finalists of the NSW Health Awards, for their exceptional contribution to the public health system.

Now in its 25th year, the NSW Health Awards recognise personalised, sustainable, and digitally enabled programs that contribute to the wellbeing of patients and the community.

The team at NNSWLHD are finalists in the People and Culture award category and have been selected for their development of the Nursing and Midwifery Unit Manager Leadership Academy.

NNSWLHD Chief Executive Tracey Maisey praised the initiative which is a first for NSW Health.

“The Nursing and Midwifery Unit Manager Leadership Academy is a unique and creative way to provide a sustainable, interactive one-stop shop for leadership development and networking support for a key group of

managers,” Mrs Maisey said.

“It successfully addresses a number of issues which were identified including the sustainability of learning programs, the amount of information unit managers need to access from multiple sources, and the impact of isolation from peers across the District.”

Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katharine Duffy, said the Unit Manager Leadership Academy team are highly deserving finalists for the awards due to their outstanding contribution, skill, passion and commitment to supporting our unit managers across NNSWLHD. “The Academy was developed in collaboration with the Digital Health team and is optimised for all electronic devices. It can be accessed by our unit managers when they are off-site or at home, at their request,” Ms Duffy said.

“The Academy has something for every unit manager regardless of their level of experience.”

NSW Health Secretary

Susan Pearce extended her congratulations to this year’s finalists.

“These awards recognise our amazing staff and volunteers across the health system,” Ms Pearce said.

“I continue to be in awe of the achievements of NSW Health staff, who display such incredible innovation and compassion as they care for their communities.

“I congratulate the finalists, but I also want to acknowledge the vital work being done across the system every day, by doctors, nurses, allied health, volunteers and all other support staff.”

Finalists and winners will be celebrated at the NSW Health Awards ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, 24 October at the Sydney International Convention Centre.

The event will also be livestreamed.

Further information on the awards is available here.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 9

Community group are back to help farmers

By Samantha Elley to not finding a suitable “We are back with a vengeance.”

These were the words of Gary Lawrence, camp coordinator for BlazeAid, the volunteer agency that earlier in the year had been on the Northern Rivers helping farmers mend fences since the 2019-2020 bushfires.

An early departure due

place to keep their base, meant that around 200 farmers, specifically in the Richmond Valley area, were unable to get the much needed help that BlazeAid provided.

“We have 14 properties in the Lismore area that need our help at the moment,” said Mr Lawrence.

“And then there are

the 200 farmers in the Richmond Valley we want to get in touch with as well.”

The BlazeAid team have been offered a four month lease at the Lismore Greyhound track with the possibility of extension as the work is required.

“The work we need to do will easily take 12 months,” said Mr Lawrence.

“Currently there are 12 of us, including three backpackers who are on an 88 day visa to extend their residency.

“They are great workers.”

Lismore mayor Steve Krieg said that Council had previously tried to find BlazeAid a home but it hadn’t worked out.

“I am happy to hear that they have now

found a home at the Lismore Greyhound track as unfortunately we have a lot of work to do in our region, even back to the 2019 bushfires,” he said.

“Sometimes (Lismore) feels neglected even 19 months after the flood, so having BlazeAid here is a psychological boost and is amazing for the area, as fencing is critical.”

Mr Lawrence said fencing isn’t the only task BlazeAid will do.

“Sometimes people just want to have a talk over a cup of coffee,” he said.

“We’ve cleaned houses and done tree planting as well.”

If you would like to volunteer with or donate to BlazeAid you can visit their website at blazeaid.com.au

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October 12, 2023

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UKI MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OFFICALLY OPENED

By Sarah Waters Rain may have closed the trails at Uki Mountain Bike Park last Saturday, but the excitement remained high with more than 100 biking enthusiasts turning out to celebrate the official opening of Tweed’s newest outdoor recreation facility.

After more than 10 years in the making, local politicians were joined by mountain bikers for a ribboncutting and smoking ceremony to mark the occasion.

Bad weather meant the public were unable to ride on the trails during the opening event, but semi-professional local mountain biker Dane Folpp, 16, was still able to show off his skills.

LOCAL TALENT: Semi-pro mountain bike rider Dane Folpp, 16, shows off his skills at the official opening of the Uki Mountain Bike Park last Saturday.

people a week have enjoyed the facility since it was completed and unofficially opened in August.

“Anecdotally, we’ve heard of people

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He wowed the crowd with an impressive display of jumps, tricks and wheel stands.

Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry welcomed visitors to the park and said more than 800

travelling from as far as Toowoomba, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Coffs Harbour to visit Uki Mountain Bike Park, bringing many tourism and economic benefits to the Tweed,”

Ms Cherry said.

“Along with the opening of the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail earlier this year, the Tweed is fast becoming a sought-after destination for families and biking enthusiasts across the region,” she said.

Ms Cherry thanked the NSW Government for its financial support and members of the Tweed Valley Mountain Bike Riders for their passion and commitment in initially championing the idea of the park more than 10 years ago.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the park will bring people together to enjoy the magnificent Tweed Valley while being active, healthy and having fun.

“We are really excited to deliver this fantastic facility for the mountain bike community and wider Tweed community and can’t wait to see how the riders, families and kids enjoy the park for years to come,” Ms Saffin said.

The Tweed Valley Mountain Bike Riders played a significant role in getting the park

off the ground, from identifying the site in Uki, helping to source funding and assisting with tree planting and rehabilitation works.

Club president Hugh

has already received excellent feedback from punters - who wouldn’t love to be outdoors, on a track like this, with the stunning backdrop of Wollumbin/Mt Warning

suit children aged 5 - 12 years.

Future concept plans for the site include shade structures, seating and tables, landscaping, pathways and permanent

COMMUNITY ASSET: A smoking ceremony was held to mark the official opening of Uki Mountain Bike Park last Saturday

Flower said the park had already proven to be a popular drawcard for people within and outside the region.

“The park is everything we envisioned with 6.4km of trails built around developing riders’ skills - from green trails all the way through to black trails - with one of the primary objectives being to develop beginners and intermediates,” Mr Flower said.

“The track design

and the Tweed Valley around you,” he said.

Outdoor trail design and construction specialists Trailworx were contracted to build the Uki Mountain Bike Park, with the initial concept design completed by Dirt Art. The park features eight mountain bike trails, including one climbing and seven descending trails.

There is also a pump track (skills park) specially designed to

toilet facilities.

Uki Mountain Bike Park is located at 165 Smiths Creek Road, near Uki. Entry is free, with opening hours from 6am to 6pm daily.

The park may close at any time due to weather conditions (rain, wet or muddy tracks, high winds, fire danger) or club events.

Follow Uki Mountain Bike Park Community Group for regular updates.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 11

Seeking community feedback on Burringbar concept plan Draft concept plan for Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park upgrade The community is invited to provide feedback on Council’s draft concept plan for the upgrade of Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park.

A pop-up event in Masterson Park will be held on Friday 13 October from 3 – 6 pm, to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss the concept plan with Council officers. This is a family-friendly event with giant lawn games for the kids to play.

An online survey is also open for community input.

The open space is a much-loved community meeting point which provides opportunities for recreation, relaxation and community connection. In recent times the park and reserve have also become a popular rest stop on the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the draft concept plan for

the space was developed following community consultation late last year.

“In November and December we sought the community’s future visions for this open space, with consultation including a community picnic event and community surveys,” Cr Cherry said.

“We were thrilled with the community’s response, which identified opportunities

to improve the amenity, accessibility and aesthetic of the park.

“Celebrating Burringbar’s rich indigenous and nonindigenous history, improving path connections through the park and natural shade were also important to the community.

“The draft concept plan aims to unite community priorities and preserve the heritage, culture and character of the

village while embracing community values.”

The concept design includes: • a new nature playspace with a natural colour scheme, waterplay and nature-play elements • a community gathering place for music events • more seating • picnic tables • an accessible barbecue • native planting and

landscaping • carpark upgrades • accessibility upgrade of the existing public toilet (works completed in July 2023).

Cr Cherry said the draft concept plan was now on public exhibition and urged residents to have their say.

“We strongly encourage the community to provide their feedback on the concept plan by completing an online survey, which will

The Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park Draft Concept Plan considers both the local community and Rail Trail visitors in its design. BELOW: Sign at the entry to Masterson Park at Burringbar.

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“While the proposed upgrade is dependent on Council securing external grant funding, we are on our way to creating a future vision for this highly valued community park.

“We are committed to providing a village park that encourages people to connect to nature, one another, local businesses and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.”

The online survey is open for community response until 4 pm on Tuesday 14 November.

For more information about the project, the Masterson Park pop-up event or to complete the survey, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/ burringbar.

For more information about the draft concept plan contact Tarra Martel on tsc@tweed.nsw.gov. au or 02 6670 2400 or view the Community Engagement Summary Report.

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October 12, 2023

12 NEWS

New York St Oval athletics and football facilities opened Northern Storm Football Club, Coffs Coast Little Athletics Club and the Coffs Harbour Athletics Club are the winners after the opening of new facilities at York St Oval on Wednesday 04 October.

The new facilities were funded through a $1.1million grant from the NSW Government Infrastructure and Jobs Acceleration Fund, and a $957,000 contribution from the City of Coffs Harbour.

“Athletics and football have both been operating with aged facilities for many years, and I look forward to these clubs being reenergised by this new investment in sporting facilities by the State Government and the City,” said City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos.

“The future for

York St Oval looks very positive and I’m looking forward to seeing greater levels of activation on the site and improved opportunities for our residents to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.”

The athletics community will enjoy new jumping and throwing facilities and an equipment storage shed to complement the grass track.

Northern Storm Football Club now have at their disposal new amenities, change rooms and storage facilities, flood lights and fencing.

Both facilities are built to a standard to support district level competition and training and provide much needed infrastructure to support growth in the number of participants.

Mayor Cr Paul Amos officially cuts the ribbon with the assistance of Aidan Burger, President Coffs Coast Little Athletics Club, and Northern Storm’s Football Club Secretary Michael Lloyd and President Craig Caruana.

Kickstart your health journey this spring with the Get Healthy Service Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging community members looking to kickstart their health journey this spring to get in touch with the Get Healthy Service personalised coaching.

The Get Healthy Service is a free phone and on-line customised coaching program for anyone who lives in NSW and is over 16 who wants to eat healthy, get active, reduce their alcohol intake or to reach and stay a healthy weight.

The CSIRO Healthy Diet Score surveyed more than 235,000 Australian adults over eight years and found only 35 per cent of the population is eating enough vegetables and that alcohol, takeaway food, and confectionary dominate diets. This is supported by NSW population data which shows that only one in 20 adults and children are eating enough vegetables. In addition, one in three adults are not active enough and nearly three in five

children are sedentary.

NNSWLHD Acting Director Integrated Care and Allied Health Services, Kathryn Watson, said the Get Healthy Service supports people to transition to a healthier lifestyle on their terms, from the comfort of their own home.

When people join the Get Healthy Service, they access their own

university-qualified health coach, with up to six or more regular confidential coaching calls at a time that suits them, information about their personal health concerns, and support to keep them on track to achieve their goals and overcome barriers,” Ms Watson said.

“We want people to know that the Get Healthy Service is here

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to help them on their health journey.”

Get Healthy Service coaches can provide tips to boost fruit and vegetable intake, including solutions to potential barriers like accessibility and affordability.

“Some ideas might involve buying the best priced fresh fruit and vegetables, seeking out specials, and exploring frozen and canned budget-friendly options.”

The Get Healthy Service is available in languages other than English. Free interpreter services are also available.

“Adopting a healthier lifestyle today increases our wellbeing and helps prevent heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers,” Ms Watson said.

“Calling Get Healthy Service today may save you a trip to the hospital down the track.”

To join Get Healthy Service, call 1300 806 258 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, or register online at gethealthynsw. com.au.

Community Building Partnership program grants now open MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging community organisations and councils across the Lismore electorate to apply for funding in the latest round of the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program which open today.

Incorporated notfor-profit community organisations and local councils are eligible to apply for grants of between $5000 and $150,000 to help make their town or suburb a better place to live, work, learn and play.

“Community groups of all kinds across my electorate rely on grants to fund repairs, upgrades and infrastructure projects.”

“This is a longstanding program and I know

communities have been eagerly awaiting its launch for 2023.”

“The program is for small infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational benefits

while promoting community participation and inclusion.

“In our region I’ve seen the positive effect of these grants, whether small or large.

“From upgrades at local halls and community

kitchens, fixing drainage at Nimbin sports fields, upgrading heating at Tenterfield Memorial Baths, to new facilities at local preschools and many more, these grants have made a difference for local communities.

Grants must be for building, refurbishing or repairing community infrastructure, or for buying freestanding equipment or vehicles.

Each state electorate receives a maximum of $300,000 in funding and applications are assessed against other proposed projects within the same electorate.

Grant applications close Friday, 27 October 2023 at 5pm.

To apply, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw. gov.au/cbp

The Northern Rivers Times

October 12, 2023

14 NEWS

Fast-tracking Wollumbin Street Bridge works Council crews aim to complete works before school term starts

Council crews are working in a restricted area beneath Wollumbin Street Bridge to upgrade Murwillumbah’s sewer rising main.

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Work to upgrade the sewer rising main along Wollumbin Street Bridge at Murwillumbah is progressing well, with the project running ahead of schedule.

With the aim of completing the project ahead of the start of the school term next week, Council will fast-track the work schedule even further, by extending working hours over this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday if required.

Manager Infrastructure Delivery Tim Mackney said crews were able to advance the works ahead of schedule due to the better than expected condition of the bridge pipe fittings, dry weather and extended 12-hour workdays.

“Based on community feedback and the significant strides we’ve made to date, we will now be working on Friday 6 October and possibly over the weekend of 7 and 8 October, maintaining the 12-hour workdays from 6 am to 6 pm,” Mr Mackney said.

“This should allow us to complete the project before the start of the school term on Monday, significantly reducing the anticipated timeline of the project.

“The decision to implement 12-hour workdays has been a key factor in our accelerated progress.

Thanks to the dedication of our hardworking crews and favourable

weather conditions, we’re now running ahead of schedule – with the potential to reduce the works requiring lane closure by almost two weeks.”

Mr Mackney said as of the end of shift yesterday (4 October), approximately 75% of the total pipes had been successfully installed, despite delays caused by a significant motor vehicle accident on Kyogle Road last week.

“Our teams have been working tirelessly to ensure the efficient completion of this project. We understand the importance of minimising disruption to our community,

especially with the school term around the corner,” he said.

“There have been questions from the community whether these works could have been undertaken at night. Nightworks were considered due to the volume of traffic along Wollumbin Street Bridge, however, this work is complicated and our crews are working above and below the bridge in a restricted area, rendering nightworks with artificial lighting unsuitable.

“Workers’ safety is paramount and conducting works during the day reduced some of the potential risks

Council crews are working in restricted areas above and below Wollumbin Street Bridge to install new sewer main pipes to cater for Murwillumbah’s future growth.

associated with working at height, over water and with mobile plant and traffic.”

To ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians during work hours, traffic control measures will remain in place at the intersections of Cane Road and Tweed Valley Way and Tumbulgum Road and Cane Road.

At the start of the project, Council’s road maintenance crews patched the damaged section in the outbound lane of the bridge, near the roundabout. This is a temporary fix, with permanent repairs to be handled by Transport for NSW at the end of October.

“We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we work to complete these essential infrastructure improvements,” Mr Mackney said.

“We will continue to keep the community informed about traffic arrangements through the Tweed Link and via our social media channels and the publication of detour maps.”

To receive updates via email about the bridge lane closure, please email yoursay@tweed. nsw.gov.au.

For the latest information on traffic disruptions and project updates, please visit our roadworks and closure page at tweed.nsw.gov. au/roadworks or check Live Traffic NSW.

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October 12, 2023

20 NEWS The meagre parcel of self-importance..by Nigel Dawe

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IKE a firearm, which isn’t dangerous in itself, but only when it finds itself in the wrong hands, or hands that are willing to pull the trigger; the word ‘ego’ is similar, its usage started off in ancient Rome, and it simply means ‘I’ in Latin. But again, where it becomes loaded is when that ‘I’ tries to relegate every other ‘I’ in its presence.

It then merely becomes a bloated, belittling and self-important ‘me’.

Relatedly, the word ‘important’ also hails from the gladiatorial throes of the old Latin world, it stems from the word ‘importare’ and means “to bring in from abroad, or to carry”. Which is sadly what the self-important individual does: they carry their deluded, ever-flailing self-supremacy with them everywhere they go. Or as the Nobel prize-winning poet, T.S. Eliot once said, “Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important.” To perhaps make up for all their feelings of minuteness, and inadequacy that they so evidently repress within themselves.

None of us are ever really anything without the validation of others.

What we evidently do requires it to actually happen, or to be provable within the perceptions of other people. Because you can’t excel in any forum when it is just a figment of your own mind; the easiest thing any of us can do is to kid ourselves into believing we are accomplished at anything in particular.

But there is no other way to be a bullfighter, than by stepping into the arena with an actual bull; merely sitting in

the stands imagining your own prowess as a matador (and never once trying to be one), simply encapsulates a full-blown Quixote-like delusion.

Wonderfully, the expression “ut iam fallaris” means “You are mistaken” in Latin, a language that still haunts every other modern-day language there is; but so often we mistake our meagre talents and competencies for being exceptional expressions of genius. Call it the curse, or dare I say pandemic of heightened subjectivity, but the most tedious people I’ve ever met are the ones that try to bludgeon you with their sense of self-importance.

Alternately, as Rossana Condoleo once said, “The role of any person in this world is to be themselves without damaging the rest.

We are important as long as the rest “is”.

And by far, the most impressive people I’ve ever had anything to do with, have been the ones that seemed to have no idea as to how talented they were. These rare souls came across as having no inclination or need to convince anyone of anything at all. Their accomplishments and abilities accompanied them like a cloak or an ever-present aura, unremovable if someone were to even try.

Thus, irrespective of how you endeavour to peel, if not reveal the onion of pure selfimportance, it always presents at some point as the easiest of acquired tickets to social oblivion.

As David Whyte once smirkingly discerned, “No matter the self-conceited importance of our labours, we are all compost for worlds we cannot yet imagine.”

LIFE-CHANGING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS OPENING DOORS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED Applications are now open for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program, which is clearing the path to higher education for students wishing to study at the University of Newcastle. The new Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program will award a total of five scholars up to $30,000 each over a maximum of three years as part of the Foundation’s $150,000 partnership with the University of Newcastle, announced in June.

Greater Charitable Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Anne Long, said the scholarships will support students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds by connecting them with educational experiences that might otherwise be out of reach.

“Each of the five scholarships is valued up to $30,000 and will provide both relief for students, as well as skills that can be carried throughout life,” Ms Long said.

“While people associate Greater Charitable Foundation with finance, we want students to know that these scholarships are not just for Commerce or Finance students.

Whether you’re aiming to study Arts, Civil Engineering, Coastal and Marine Science – there is a long list of eligible undergraduate programs.

“These scholarships are less about the discipline students are studying, and more about the student themselves, ensuring they not only survive but thrive, by focussing

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on their studies, as well as enjoying the full fruits of the university experience.

“Our hope is that these scholarships will not only relieve some of the immediate financial burden, allowing students to get a foot in the door, but will help them to build the skills and experience needed to keep the doors of opportunity opening throughout their lives.”

University of Newcastle student Grace Walker understands how beneficial an academic scholarship can be to progressing studies and alleviating financial stress, after being awarded the University’s Shaping Futures scholarship in 2023, which is a separate but similar program to assist undergraduates to support studies alongside educational disadvantages.

Ms Walker said her scholarship allowed her to dedicate more time to her education without worrying about making ends meet and encouraged any eligible students to apply for the

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“I vividly remember the moment that I found out that I was a scholarship recipient. I was actually on placement with an often-wandering mind to how on earth I was going to be able to pay for the huge out of school hours and day-care fees I was accruing. I immediately started crying with relief, and felt a huge weight lifted,” Ms Walker said.

“This scholarship has allowed me to continue study and complete my placement hours without the stress of where I would find money to pay for bills, care and food.

“It has meant my children continue to witness me working hard to build a beautiful life for them and it has allowed me to see that, despite hardship, I am capable and the effort I put into my studies doesn’t go unnoticed.”

University of Newcastle Deputy ViceChancellor Academic Professor Mark Hoffman said scholarships play an important role in ensuring University has a

place for everyone.

“Investing in education through equity scholarships is an investment in the creation of a brighter future,” Professor Hoffman said.

“By extending a helping hand to students grappling with financial adversity, including those hailing from rural, regional and remote corners, we cultivate not only knowledge but resilience, diversity and the unwavering spirit of progress.

“The University of Newcastle is honoured to be partnering with the Greater Charitable Foundation as we make a lasting impact in our region and beyond.”

Applications for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship will close on February 24, 2024.

For more information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit: Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship go to: https://www. newcastle.edu.au/ scholarships/EXT_332

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CELEBRATE OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE, WATER

Come celebrate our most precious resource, water, at free workshops, screenings and guided tours as part of National Water Week this month.

The City of Coffs Harbour program is designed to connect the community to our local waterways and encourage waterwise practices at home, and in the garden.

National Water Week runs from 16 to 22 October and inspires individuals, communities, and organisations to build

awareness around the value of water. This year’s theme is ‘United

by Water’.

“The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that Australia is experiencing an El Niño weather event.

We are anticipating hot and dry conditions over the coming months and some North Coast residents are already feeling the impact,” said Director City Infrastructure Andrew Beswick.

“Events like this help us all focus on what we can do to better

conserve water every day.”

Can’t make it to an event? Check out the special water-wise flower beds that are being installed in the CBD this Spring.

The flower beds are designed to showcase flower varieties that thrive in our region with minimal water.

The plantings are an initiative of the City of Coffs Harbour and Coffs City Centre.

For more information and to get involved see coffsharbour.nsw.gov. au/nww

Information relating to compliance action for property on Koonyum Range Road Byron Shire Council’s position relating to media enquiries about specific individuals is generally to make no comment or a brief comment.

This was the case when approached recently by two media organisations, The Byron Shire Echo and The Guardian in relation to compliance action at 160 Koonyum Range Road relating specifically to an illegal development on the property.

However following media coverage over several weeks Council provides the following summary.

In September 2021 Council received separate information from two residents relating to an alleged illegal dwelling, illegal earthworks, illegal tree removal and the importation of fill on a property at 160 Koonyum Range Road.

As required by law, Council staff investigated and confirmed trees had been removed without permission, there had been significant earthworks done, and an unapproved structure was on a part of the property with a scenic escarpment zoning.

Over almost two years staff corresponded with, and met with, the property owner and the occupant of the dwelling in question to find a resolution to the problem.

On 14 September 2023 the matter was before the Council which resolved to seek to have the landowner and Council engage in mediation.

Mediation has taken place and staff will work with the property owner to implement the mediation outcomes.

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L to R: Mayor Steve Krieg, Kate Stroud, Jen Ridolfi and Ned Cain.

In response to the community’s call for a shift in narrative from ‘flood city’ to ‘open’, Lismore City Council is proud to announce the ‘Back Lismore’ campaign.

This initiative is a call to action and a storytelling platform aimed at reigniting excitement and pride in our region.

Everyone who lives, works, visits, or plays in our region are invited to embrace the many ways in which they can back Lismore.

While not everything, nor everyone, is back where they want to be, Lismore is really starting to thrive again.

‘Back Lismore’ is designed to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses, attractions, events and the vibrant community that makes Lismore unique.

Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said as the journey of recovery continues, the spirit of Lismore is as strong as ever.

“This campaign will showcase the collective progress made and the

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unity that has been the backbone of our great place,” he said.

“Together, let’s celebrate Lismore and showcase the unity, pride and vibrancy of our community.”

Over the next fortnight, a creative toolkit will be provided to all community members, including local organisations, businesses, educational institutions, artistic venues and community leaders.

This toolkit will empower everyone to share their stories, experiences, and showcase the ways we can all Back Lismore.

The campaign’s flexibility ensures inclusivity, allowing every individual and entity in the region to participate and share how they support and champion the region.

Lismore artist Kate Stroud, from Stroud de’ Signs, is one of many familiar faces that has joined the Back Lismore campaign.

Kate said “an unexpected invitation following last year’s natural disaster led to a

magical transformation”.

Her art studio, once nestled beneath her Queenslander home, was lost to the flood.

From the waters emerged a collaboration of creative women in a shared space at The Outpost.”

“Each Back Lismore story highlights the strength of a community lies in its collective unity and support for one another,” she said.

Other current community stories include Joel Jensen, the driving force behind Joel Jensen Constructions; Jen Ridolfi, the esteemed volunteer coordinator for Friends of the Koala; Brad Hicks, the dynamic leader of Fitness Kidz; with future contributions welcome.

The Back Lismore campaign will officially launch at the 2023 Elders Back Lismore Show on 20 October.

For more information on how you can Back Lismore visit www. backlismore.com.au.

You can also find Back Lismore on Facebook, don’t forget to like and follow the page.

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

“OLD PEOPLE’S HOME’ for CATS!!

Me & ‘Mum Jane’ watched a truly nifty show together the other night. It was on ABC TV and is called ‘Old People’s Home for Teenagers’. Oooh, it was just so heart-warming, that whilst watching, my astute feline brain formed a most magical idea. (it’s ‘Leemo Cat’ here.)

As it turned out, most of my cat buddies had also watched the show at their houses, so we called for a meeting of CATS in our neighbourhood for the next day to discuss my idea. When I got feedback ref. attendees, I ‘sucked up’ big time and proceeded to ask Mum if she could provide treats & soft blankies for our meeting, plus take & record the Minutes. After one of her typical surly eyebrow raising grumble-puss responses, she agreed and cynically asked if we would perhaps like a Reporter from the media present? Hmmm..this was an most agreeable proposal from Mum; however, she needs to know other stuff as well.

I explained to her our initial meeting would be the appointment of Officer Bearers so we can get things moving; our GRAND PLAN is to get a group of likeminded cats united in a desire to care for others with gestures like visits to Older People, spend time with them & get to know them. Rather simple really! When our group is formed and our PLAN put in writing (from Mum’s Minutes) we will THEN invite the media to interview us. At our first meeting we’ll elect a President to be in charge. The ‘Pressie’

will be responsible for organising a bus to collect us & take us to Retirement Villages & Aged Homes in our area to bring joy and purrs to elderly residents.

Moving right along: At the meeting, my kindafriend ‘Treasure’ raised a paw and spoke up; she said that she hoped the lovely folk we visit would be receptive to our visits, read us stories, give us pats, brushes, lap hugs & treats like nice food & knitted blankies? ‘Treasure’s’ comments were noted in the Minutes with 1 or 2 approving purrs & one purr clap. But THEN, the elegant ‘Pascalie’ spoke up with quivering whiskers whilst hissing ever so dangerously.

‘Treasure, I think you’re nothing but selfish, and are obviously very dim-witted for a cat. The concept of us visiting elderly people is to give TO them, not expect stuff FROM them.

Comprende?’ Eeek! An ominous restlessness hung over our gathering; intermittent low growly noises & hisses were emanating & rude words were being flung like dung everywhere. I pounded my Chairman’s gavel and called for calm & quiet to no avail. Oooh, thank the Lord for ‘Mum Jane’.

She walked out of the room, came back with a running hose, and proceeded to squirt water at all present. OMG, it was just frightful. There were loud miaoooows & yowls with guests heading for escape exits faster than the mind changes of a Politician.

I later dejectedly helped Mum mop up the water & put the wet cushions & blankies in the sun. BUT THEN, she picked me up in a big warm towel huggle and whispered ‘Leems, let’s just YOU AND ME go visit those lovely old people?

Whaddya reckon my ‘lil buddie? Oooh, just how NIFTY! Just Me & Mum in our little car visiting wonderful old people with stories to tell us about their amazing lives. Contented & happy purrsies, Leemo.

BALLINA JET BOAT RETURNS TO SERVICE WITH MARINE RESCUE NSW The much loved and vitally important Ballina Jet Boat is back saving lives on the water after transitioning to the Marine Rescue NSW fleet.

Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Darren Schott has welcomed the versatile rescue vessel to the Service’s fleet with the boat named Ballina 21.

“Ballina Jet Boat commenced in 1971 and has been providing 52 years of service to the Ballina community.

“It would have been a tragedy for the service to have stopped for the Ballina community so it’s great to see it continuing with Marine Rescue NSW,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner Schott said Marine Rescue NSW recently accepted an opportunity to transition the vessel and members of Ballina Jet Boat to Marine Rescue Ballina.

“Those members have come over and joined and the assets of Ballina Jet Boat have also come to Marine Rescue NSW and will be operated out of Marine Rescue Ballina.

“I’m hoping in the future they’ll be trained in other areas of Marine Rescue Ballina working on the other two vessels and having the opportunity to train in the vital radio safety network as radio operators for Marine Rescue Ballina,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner Schott said the Ballina Bar is a high-risk waterway and the Jet Boat is an important asset for the Service’s mission of saving lives on the water.

“The Jet Boat is a highly maneuverable boat and is excellent for working in waterways such as the Ballina Bar to perform rescues.

“It has performed a significant amount of rescues in that area over the past 52 years.

“It’s a high-speed vessel and obviously can get in and out of a situation very quickly and assist boaters who may have ended up in the water,” Deputy Commissioner Schott said.

Marine Rescue Ballina Unit Commander Ken

Delany said volunteers at the unit have welcomed the vessel with open arms.

“Very excited, it gives us a white-water asset, a third asset to our fleet.

“It has a minimum draw so we can get up very shallow waters and it’s also given us another half a dozen members, fully trained, it’s a great asset to Ballina,” he said.

Unit Commander Delany said Ballina 21 is an incredibly important live-saving asset for the community.

“Ballina will embrace it very well because it gives (the area) another rescue asset,” Mr Delany said.

New Marine Rescue Ballina member and former Ballina Jet Boat volunteer Dave Carter said he was relieved when he learned that the vessel would continue to serve the region with Marine Rescue NSW. “It’s been an important local community service.

“Coming in under Marine Rescue gives us the systems and structures that we require moving forward.

“After 52 years of service, it really gives the opportunity to reset and restart and continue to serve the Ballina community,” Mr Carter said.

After spending a number of years volunteering for the previous operator, Mr Carter said the move to Marine Rescue NSW has been seamless.

“We’ve been really happy and really impressed with the transition across to Marine Rescue.

“The engagement across the across the board from Marine Rescue has been tremendous.

“The support of the local Ballina unit has

been more than we ever could have hoped for.

“At times it’s been tough as we’ve worked through to get all our (Marine Rescue NSW) qualifications but the support and the local crews involved have been mentoring us and have made it a lot easier,” he said.

Mr Carter spent almost five years as part of the Ballina Jet Boat crew until it ceased operating early last year.

“I didn’t really understand how important it was to the community until a couple of years ago but then we were just overwhelmed with support across the board.

“It’s a service that was started by locals to make their lives safer on the water.

“Over the years, it’s been involved in numerous rescues and incidents where locals and visitors to our region alike have been saved.

“Being a small coastal community, if something does happen on the water, everyone feels it so it’s important to have that service there.

“We’ve been generously supported by our local community over this time and it’s good to be able to repay that faith in us with our service for Marine Rescue,” he said.

Mr Carter said the Jet Boat could handle a variety of conditions.

“This vessel was custom built for the conditions here on the Ballina Bar and has

performed numerous rescues over the years without a problem.

“Being able to negotiate the bar day or night and rescue multiple people has been where the Jet Boat has really proven its worth.

“The Jet Boat is crewed by local community members who all volunteer with their time and their expertise to make the waters of Ballina Shire a safer place,” Mr Carter said.

Deputy Commissioner Schott also thanked Ballina Shire Council for their ongoing support of the vessel and the local Marine Rescue unit.

“Marine Rescue NSW is grateful for the support and assistance provided

by Council and we look forward to growing our partnership with Council and making the waters of Ballina Shire as safe as possible,” Mr Schott said.

Mayor of Ballina Shire Council, Cr. Sharon Cadwallader is delighted to have the Jet Boat back in the water.

“This is such a valuable asset for the Ballina Shire community.

“Council would also like to thank the brave community members that volunteer their time day and night to provide this important rescue service,” she said.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based notfor-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.

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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

LISMORE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7TH OCTOBER 2023 With 670 on Wednesday and 820 on Friday a total of 1,490 cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards for the week ended 6th October 2023.

On Wednesday meat operators and a few local farmers competed on the 250 cows on offer. Prices ranged from

WARWICK MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 6/10/2023 Cattle numbers were on a par with last week with 994 head meeting the market. The prices were on a downward trend and the only lots that defied this were the good butcher types and a few feed on types for existing orders.

Vealer steers av 178.7c/kg topping at 226.2c/kg or $425.04 to $594.13 Vealer heifers av 129.8c/kg topping at 270.2c/kg or $292.73 to $712.65 Feeder steers av 184c/kg topping at 256.2c/kg or $684.31 to $1020.11 Feeder heifers av 171.1c/kg topping at 240.2c/kg or $563.02 to $978.64 Yearling steers av 163.8c/kg topping at 298.2c/kg or $493.46 to $1595.37 Yearling heifers av 141c/kg topping at 314.2c/kg or $465.78 to $1492.45 Steers av 189.9c/kg topping at 258.2c/kg or $1020.05 to $1377.79 Heifers av 152.6c/kg topping at 236.2c/kg or $757.58 to $1074.71

$0.40 to $0.80 per kilo for the bottom end to $1.60 to $1.75 per kilo for the top end. Medium cows sold from $1.10 to $1.40 per kilo.

Vealers suitable for the butchers sold from $2.40 to $2.70 per kilo for Colin Tickle’s grain fed heifers which returned $1,000.

Weaners on both days sold at similar rates to recent weeks.

Most lines of good quality steers sold from $1.80 to $2.40 per kilo, with the odd exceptions going for $2.60 and $2.75 per kilo.

Heifers are still selling at low rates with most in the $1.10 to $1.70 per kilo range.

The sale was conducted by Ian Weir & Son Pty Ltd along with all Casino agents.

Cows av 127.3c/kg topping at 160.2c/kg or $692.29 to $1352.61 Bulls av 140.7c/kg topping at 189.2c/kg or $776.09 to $1592.72 Sheep & Lamb numbers halved but the quality was more trade orientated .

Lambs topped at $1401 to av $62.86 up $10/head Hoggets topped at $57 to av $43.30 up $11/head Ewes topped at $50 to av $14.55 up $2/head Rams topped at $10 and av $10 down by $2/head Ewe lambs topped at $86 to av $83.56 up by $73/head Sale yarding of 1213 head av $59.35 a rise of $22/ head week on week.

Boars sold to $140, Gilts to $125, Baconers from $210 to $238, Pork to $202, Stores from $57 to $160, Sow & litter selling to $925.

Hens sold to $55, Roosters to $25, Pullets to $40, Goslings to $16, Ducks to $15, Drakes to $40, Geeses to $25, Call Ducks to $15, Goslings to $22.50, Turkey Hens sold to $45, Turkey Males to $15, Peacocks sold to $75/ pair.

Lambs topped at $104 to av $62.86 ($10 up), hoggets topped at $57 to av $43.30 ($11 up), Ewes topped at $50 to av $14.55 ($2up), Ewe lambs were a quarter of the yarding with a few good ewe lambs been running with quality rams, topping at $86 to av $83.56 ($73 up). The total yarding av $59.35 a rise of $22/ head.

MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT Smaller number today with the yarding of 1213 head mainly good trade and feed on lambs with a 10% yarding of mixed mutton.

THE COMING WEEK AT LISMORE SALEYARDS SEE THE REGULAR WEDNESDAY SALE COMMENCING AT 7.30AM AND A SALE OF GOOD QUALITY BEEF BREEDERS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER COMMENCING AT 9AM

Mary & Phil Devereaux sold Dorset lambs 78kg to Eversons for $104, hoggets 80kg to Eversons for $40 and Ewes to Eversons for $40 Hurley & Weiss sold Suffolk lambs off feed 51.5kg to Warwick Meats for $76, 53.4kg Dorper lambs off feed to Eversons for $90, hoggets 51kg to Eversons for $33 Martin Roberts sold 51.3kg Xbred lambs to Eversons for $88, 45kg to Jock Young Meats for $70, 49kg hoggets to Eversons for $40 and wethers to Eversons for $40 McNulty Grazing sold Dorper x lambs 45kg to reatockers for $75, to Eversons for $71, 44.6kg to Gr Prime for $72.50 Sharpe Past Co sold 51kg Dorper lambs to Rversons for $70, 43kg to restockers for $56, 39.1kg to restockers for $60,59kg hoggets to Eversons for $57, 59kg ram hoggets to restockers for $46, ewes to restockers for $46 Robert Deans sold 45.5kg Dorper lambs to Jock Young Meats for $69 James Cooper sold Dorper ewe lambs to Eversons for $72, ewe hoggets 56kg to restockers for $49.

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The inaugural Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-filled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October from 10am7pm at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios creative precinct in Ballina, showcasing the creative talent of the region. Get some Christmas presents and support local artists at the same time!

Free to attend, the event will feature more than 60 arts and crafts stalls selling a range of artworks, products, and wares by artists and artisans from across the Northern Rivers. Just some of the artists with stalls include Casino

Wake Up Time, Dave Sparks, Dreaming of Country, Karena WynnMoylan, Natalia Santos, Nic Palmer, Outpost Studios, Penelope Sienna, The Field ARI, Vickki King and Yao Mikami.

Throughout the day, an exciting program of free creative workshops will be available for market goers. BCAM will also feature live music, food stalls, and a chance for kids to meet the amazing dinosaurs from acclaimed theatre company Erth Visual & Physical Inc. The event will close with a twilight laneway party featuring local 6-piece Byron favourite the Versace Boys.

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Market Stalls 10am - 5pm Food Stalls all day 10am - 7pm Public Art ‘Go Play on the Road’ Kate Stroud Murals | Beki Davies, Gala Jane, Allan Leisk Free Workshops 11am - 1pm Ceramics Wheel Throwing Demo 11.30am - 1.30pm Dinosaur Puppet Making for kids 2pm - 4pm Weaving w/ Jugan Dandii 2pm - 5pm Collage for kids w/ Claudie Frock Roving Performances

10am - 3.30pm Erth & Sprung! Creatures 11am & 3pm Meet the Australovenator Dinosaur!

4.30pm - 7pm Erth & Sprung! Deep Sea Diver Laneway Stage 10.30am - 7pm 10.30am Welcome to Country w/ Aunty Nancy Walke 10.45am - 12pm DJ Chop Suey 12pm - 2pm Paradise FM Busking Competition 2pm - 3.30pm DJ Chop Suey 3.30pm - 4.30pm Myki Jay Duo 5pm - 7pm Versace Boys (6-piece) More info at www.balli nacontemporaryartmark et.com.au

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It’s Australia Day 1988 and not only are Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the country, but there’s a reenactment of the First Fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour.

In tonight’s electric season two finale, there’s not only an abundance of ceremony and pomp for newsreaders Dale (Sam Reid) and Helen (Anna Torv, pictured) to digest, but also their complicated personal feelings. This exceptional homegrown series may be wrapping up, but viewers can rest assured a third season has already been given the green light: it’s no surprise given the finesse and quality of this ’80s-set delight. As Helen contemplates a lucrative overseas contract, the promise of more to come makes it even more gratifying.

If everyone could dream up a unique product that had the power to make them an instant millionaire, we’d all do it, wouldn’t we? But, as this cut-throat show about innovative ideas drives home, coming up with that winning concept is no simple feat.

Sometimes, not even the astute panel of Sharks recognise one when it’s pitched to them – take the infamous video doorbell in the US that was rejected, but went on to become a billiondollar product. Tonight, in the season finale, a new style of earphone is pitched, along with a sentimental camera. For the youngest Shark on the panel, 28-year-old millionaire Oodie inventor Davie Fogarty (pictured), flashy doesn’t always equal cash. Will he spot a winner?

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Australia, Stephen Fry (pictured) is many things: a comedian, an actor, a director, a writer and even a narrator on a children’s show (it’s Pocoyo, in case you’re wondering).

But is this industrious thespian now aspiring to be David Attenborough, too? Fry is unmistakably muscling in on the celebrated naturalist’s territory here as he explores the majesty of Earth and how its creatures are impacted by the seasons. While Fry doesn’t possess the poetic turn of words of Attenborough, the incredible footage from more than 60 locations almost makes up for it. This four-episode series begins with winter and a polar bear smartening up its cub.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australia After War. (PGa, R) 11.00 Worzel Gummidge.

(PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader.

(Mal, R) 2.00 WTFAQ. (R) 2.30 Starstruck. (Final, Ml, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (Final, PG, R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.55 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip.

(PG, R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Living Black. (R) 2.30 Dateline. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 The Point. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Client List. (2010, Mads, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGal, R) 1.30 Kenan. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits a community restoring storm-affected plots. Costa Georgiadis tours a heritage-listed garden.

8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) With two killers now on the run, Ian is forced to call in the Met to support the manhunt.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger.

11.05 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) A teen’s murder is investigated.

12.20 Frayed. (Mls, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.30 Why Sharks Attack.

8.35 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav) 9.40 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (PGasw, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Unseen. (Maln) 11.55 Wisting. (Malv, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Shiplap House, a home with views of Sydney Harbour. Ed Halmagyi visits the Cook Islands. Dr Harry Cooper helps a cattle dog that loves chasing balls, even when they’re on TV. 8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, but who claim they were acting under orders from their superiors. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters.

(PG) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGl, R) Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.

11.20 MOVIE: The Terminal.

(2004, PGal, R) A man is stranded at an airport. Tom Hanks.

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(R) Guests include Catherine Tate.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne and Alex Scott.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Soccer. International friendly. England v Australia.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Miss Information Meets David Pocock. 12.05 Most Expensivest. 1.55 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. 2.50 The Pizza Show.

3.20 WorldWatch. 5.25 Cyberwar. 5.50 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Tape Italy. (Premiere) 10.15 While The Men Are Away.

11.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.05am Dark Side Of The Ring. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To

The Country. 7.30 Australia’s Best Drives. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.30 Australia’s Best Drives. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Fallen Idol. (1948) 5.30 The Balmoral Hotel: An Extraordinary Year. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Catch A Smuggler. 8.30 Locked Up Abroad. 9.30 Underworld Inc. 10.30 Notorious: The Cleveland Strangler. 12.20am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Socceroos Magazine Show.

9.00 A-Leagues All Access. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Toast. Continued.

(2010, PG) 7.35 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 9.20 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.20 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, German) 2.10pm The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 4.10 Selkie. (2000, PG) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 9.55 Nurse Betty.

(2000, MA15+) Midnight Viva. (2007, MA15+) 2.15 Room 212. (2019, MA15+, French) 3.50 Sunflower.

(1970, Italian) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Step Outside. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game. 9.00 WSL Wrapped. 10.00 Blokesworld.

10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Storage Wars. 1.30 Billy The Exterminator. 2.00 Simpsons. 3.00 Timbersports.

3.30 Big Shrimpin’. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 Horses For Courses. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 7. Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. 9.15 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Top Chef Amateurs. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 MOVIE: Wonder Park. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005, M) 1am Love Island USA. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 4.00 Gumball. 4.30 TV Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker.

8.00 Seinfeld. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 MTV Cribs. 4.30 Home Shopping.

5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

2.45pm The Voice Referendum Explained. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 Planet America. 8.45 ABC News Tonight.

9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business.

10.00 The World. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Drum. 12.30am News. 12.45 Planet America. 1.30 Close Of Business. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 News. 2.45 The Voice Referendum Explained. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Miss Information Looks For Secret Documents.

12.05 MOVIE: Stigmata. (1999) 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Brazil Untamed.

7.30 MOVIE: Watership Down. (1978, PG) 9.10 The Moogai. 9.25 MOVIE: Friday The 13th. (1980, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block.

9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hello SA. 11.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 11.30 House Hunters Reno. 12.30pm Unsellable Houses. 1.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Yard Crashers. 5.00 Fixer Upper.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 Renovation Wild. 8.30 Building Off The Grid: Coastal Maine. 9.30 Restored. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Money Monster. (2016, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Kill Your Darlings. (2013, MA15+) 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am QI. 12.50 Killing Eve. 1.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces: Snow Special. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.15 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

2.35pm Space Nova. 3.00 Lloyd Of The Flies. 3.25 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath. 4.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.40 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.25 Miraculous.

5.45 Hotel Transylvania. (Premiere) 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023, PG) 8.00 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse.

8.25 Crazy Fun Park. 9.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 9.45 Log Horizon. 11.25 The Legend Of Korra.

12.10am Close.

12.30pm Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food. 2.30 David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany.

3.00 Tradition On A Plate. 3.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 Easy Eats.

6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 Food Unwrapped. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nigel Slater’s Middle East. 8.00 John Torode’s Middle East. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 9.40 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 The Voice Countdown. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Peta Credlin.

7.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 8.00 The US Report.

9.00 The Media Show. 9.30 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, October 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 3.00 Last Night Of The Proms.

4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 ABC National News.

5.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (PG) 10.00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry. (Premiere) 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 11. H’lights.

3.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.05 Made It With My Hands. (PGa, R) 4.25 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse.

(PGl, R) 5.35 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) Highlights from this week’s programs, including a variety of segments on the latest news and entertainment.

12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Everest Day and Neds Caulfield Guineas.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.

(PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 My Way. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGm, R) 2.00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights. 3.00 The Block. (PGal, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.45 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes.

2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa.

5.00 News.

6.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – Polls Close. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

7.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Count. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

8.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Decision.

Anthony Green and a panel of experts provide coverage of Referendum day.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale face an ethical dilemma.

11.00 Shetland. (Malv, R) Creggan seeks revenge.

12.00 Sherwood. (Malv, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip.

9.30 SBS World News.

10.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGnv, R) 11.40 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R) 2.10 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R) 3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice Referendum. Coverage of the results of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.

7.30 MOVIE: The Proposal.

(2009, PGls, R) An editor gets engaged to her assistant to get a green card so she can continue working in the US. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen.

9.50 The Voice Referendum: Wrap Up 2023. Coverage of the results of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (R) Follows a LAPD S.W.A.T. team.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 1.

Pacific Cup. Australia v New Zealand.

8.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s. Week 1.

Pacific Cup. Australia v Samoa.

10.15 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. First innings.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Actor and comedian Jane Hall joins chef Miguel Maestre for a six-star escape to Dubai.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible II. (2000, Mv, R) A special agent is ordered to find a deadly virus stolen by a criminal mastermind.

Tom Cruise, Thandiwe Newton.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.35 Tom Gleeson: Joy. 9.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.10 Mock The Week. 10.45 Staged. 11.10 MythBusters.

Midnight Blunt Talk. 12.30 Veneno. 1.10 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.15 Tik Tak. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Miss Information Meets Mililma May. 12.05 Always Blak Always Cracked. 12.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 1.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.00 WorldWatch. 4.00 Mastermind Aust. 5.05 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery.

6.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 9.00 When Big Things Go Wrong. 9.50 Conversations With Friends. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v West Indies. Game 3. First innings. 1.30pm Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v West Indies.

Game 3. Second innings. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

11.45 MOVIE: The Oracle. (1953) 1.30pm MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 3.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956, PG) 5.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 1. Pacific Cup. Australia v New Zealand. 7.00 ICC World Cup: PreGame. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

India v Pakistan. First innings. 10.15 To Be Advised.

1am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 JAG. 2.30 Pooches At Play.

3.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 1. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 10.15 48 Hours.

11.10 NCIS. 12.05am Blue Bloods. 1.00 Star Trek: Discovery. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.35pm Operation Ouch! 3.40 Odd Squad. 4.05 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.35 Jade Armor.

5.00 Miraculous. 5.20 The Next Step. 5.45 So Awkward. 6.00 The PM’s Daughter. 6.30 BTN Specials. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 School Of Rock.

9.20 K-POP! Academy. 12.10am Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 Limelight. (1952, PG) 10.00 The English Patient. (1996, M) 1pm Sunflower. (1970, Italian) 3.00 Toast. (2010, PG) 4.50 While At War. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 10.30 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 12.55am Between Two Worlds.

(2021, M, French) 2.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Horses For Courses. Noon Life Off Road.

12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 7. St Kilda v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football.

AFL Women’s. Round 7. Sydney v Hawthorn.

5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Richmond v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: District 9.

(2009, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: A New Generation.

(2021, PG) 3.30 Surfing Australia TV. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 Sunnyside. 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, M) 12.25am Dominion. 1.20 Grimm. 2.10 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Frasier. Noon To Be Advised.

1.10 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Frasier. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Becker. 4.30 Seinfeld. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Shopping. 1.45 Stephen Colbert. 2.40 MTV Cribs. 3.30 MTV Cribs International. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 3.30 Voices Of Australia.

(Final) 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business.

5.00 National News. 5.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum. 6.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – Polls Close. 7.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Count. 8.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Decision. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Easy Eats. 3.30 Asia Unplated.

4.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 5.35 Born To Cook. 6.05 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good.

6.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 7.00 Made In Italy.

7.30 Selena + Chef. 8.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 9.35 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.20 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 8.45 Bushwhacked! 9.10 The Magic Canoe. 9.35 Toi Time. 10.00 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 11.35 Elder In Residence Oration. 12.30pm Referendum Day News Update. 12.40 Sounds Of Sovereignty.

(Premiere) 6.30 News. 7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. 9.30 SBS World News. 10.30 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Yard Crashers. 1.00 Restored. 2.00 Building Off The Grid: Coastal Maine. 3.00 Restoration Man. 4.00 Australia’s Best Pools. 4.30 Renovation Wild. 5.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt.

6.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live.

4.00 News. 5.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live. 6.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live.

7.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live. 8.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live. 9.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live. 10.00 The Voice: Referendum Night Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (Final, PG) 9.30 Rediscover Victoria. (Premiere) 10.00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5. H’lights. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Casablanca.

(1942, PGa, R) 3.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 Drive TV. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Great Australian Detour. 12.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 12.30 Iconic Australia.

(PGalv, R) 1.30 Pacific C’ships. Women’s.

Week 1. Pacific Bowl. Samoa v Fiji. 3.40 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Men’s. Week 1. Pacific Bowl. Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Shark Tank.

(R) 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 2.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ Special.

5.00 News.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R) A bachelor party goes awry.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Mdls) Dale and Helen find themselves at personal and professional crossroads.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Final, Ml, R) Robbie’s marriage faces a crisis.

10.00 Annika. (Final, Mav, R) A young woman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (Mal, R) 11.45 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R) 12.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.35 Escape From The City. (R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal) 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. (PG) 10.10 Empires Of New York. (MA15+ad) 10.55 Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold. (PG, R) 12.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.10 Patriot Brains. (Madls, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Folbigg Special.

9.00 The Latest: Seven News.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Power Play. (PGa) Documents the investigation into the 2011 crash of PNG Flight 1600 in Papua New Guinea’s remote Madang Province that claimed the lives of 28 of the 32 passengers and crew during an emergency landing.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGal) 8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Nine News Late.

10.00 Under Investigation. (Ma, R) 11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome.

(Premiere, MA15+av) 11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.40 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R) 2.05 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome.

(MA15+av, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) The shooting of a corrections officer leads the team to an ex-marine who has gone rogue after he returned from Afghanistan. Tiff’s sister looks to her for guidance when their brother lashes out.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Commander Chase is abducted from her home by a US Army Ranger who has been accused of murder.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.35 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.25 You Can’t Ask That. 10.00 Vera. 11.30 Civilisations. 12.30am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.15 ABC News Update.

2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Pocoyo.

5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach. 1.15 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.30 Devoured.

2.20 Jungletown. 3.10 Every Family Has A Secret. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.45 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 5.15 Inside Sydney Airport. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Race For The Planet. (Premiere) 9.45 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 10.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 NBC Today. Noon Escape To The Country.

1.00 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Bowls Show. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 Heathrow. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 9.40 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 Getaway. 11.00 Avengers. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Big Job. (1965) 2.00 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG) 3.45 MOVIE: Khartoum.

(1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege 2.

(1995, MA15+) 10.30 Forensics: Catching The Killer.

11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Destination Dessert. Noon JAG. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 Camper Deals. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.10am Star Trek: Discovery.

2.05 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.35 Jade Armor. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.20 The Next Step. 5.40 So Awkward. 5.55 Still So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 7.55 Total DramaRama.

8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.40 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.55 School Of Rock.

9.15 K-POP! Academy. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 10.15 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.30pm Between Two Worlds. (2021, M, French) 2.30 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.10 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s.

(1989, PG) 8.30 Dog Eat Dog. (2016, MA15+) 10.25 Wyrmwood. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.

2.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Storage Wars: New York. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Full Bloom. 2.30 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.30 A1: Highway Patrol. 4.30 Abby’s. 5.00 Sunnyside. 5.30 MOVIE: Kicking & Screaming. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Major Payne.

(1995, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Grimm. 2.00 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Friends. 10.00 Shark Tank. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.20pm The Middle.

2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 3. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 3.

Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 A Million Little Things. 2.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story.

3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News. 5.30 If You’re Listening. 5.45 ABC News Video Lab. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 The Drum. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 1.35 Easy Eats. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Vanishing Foods. 5.30 Paradise Kitchen Bali. 6.00 Flat Out Food. 6.30 Korean Food Tour. 7.30 James Martin’s French Adventure. 8.30 Marcus Wareing: Tales From A Kitchen Garden. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm The Long Walk: 10 Years. 12.55 Korraiyn.

1.25 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Going Places. 2.30 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.50 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.20 The Point. 6.20 Talking Language. 6.50 News. 7.00 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 8.05 The Australian Wars. 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 10.10 MOVIE: Foxy Brown. (1974) 11.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 1.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.30 Restored. 3.30 Renovation Goldmine. 4.30 Escape To The Chateau. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Christina On The Coast. 8.30 The Flipping El Moussas. 9.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Kenny. 10.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa.

11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda.

9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News.

1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Outsiders. 7.00 Sunday With Stoker. 8.00 Bernardi.

9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 10.30 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip.

(Ml, R) 11.00 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 2.55 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: All For Her. (2021, Ma) 2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGal, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R) 12.00 Parliament Question Time.

1.00 The China Century. (Mal, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Finding Your Roots.

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics.

9.25 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv) 12.00 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R) 3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGas, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) A night beasting claims another withdrawal.

The recruits come under attack before facing each other in combat.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Everyone questions how Kyle and Leslie can afford their army of landscapers. The girls have a getaway they will never forget.

8.45 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Sri Lanka. First innings.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted

by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Hillsong Story – Houston We Have A Problem.

(Mals) Explores the rise and fall of Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return) 10.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final) 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 QI. 11.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.05am Escape From The City. 1.05 Veneno. 1.45 ABC News Update.

1.50 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 1.45 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 2.10 The Inside Story. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Question Team. 9.25 Derry Girls.

10.35 VICE. (Return) 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm To Be Advised. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 MOVIE: The Night My Number Came Up. (1955, PG) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Sri Lanka. First innings.

8.45 Agatha Raisin. 10.45 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 A-Leagues All Access. 9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm Lloyd Of The Flies. 3.25 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath. 4.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.40 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania.

6.00 A Kind Of Spark. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 School Of Rock. 9.20 K-POP! Academy. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.20 While At War. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 12.10pm Cordelia.

(2019, M) 1.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 5.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 7.30 The Lighthorsemen.

(1987, M) 9.40 The Salvation. (2014, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Support 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim: Uprising. (2018, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Pitch. (Premiere) 1.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Homeland. 12.10am Love Island USA. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 The Middle. 10.00 Friends. 1pm Charmed.

2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 MTV Cribs International. 3.30 Workaholics. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 The World. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Drum.

12.30am News Overnight. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany.

3.00 Tradition On A Plate. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 The Curious Chef. (Premiere) 6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 Food Unwrapped. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 Gino’s Italian Express. 8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul.

9.40 Dine With Me UK. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.45pm Talking Language. 2.15 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Getaway. Noon Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 1.00 The Flipping El Moussas. 2.00 Making It Home With Kortney And Kenny. 3.00 The Block.

4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Yard Crashers.

5.00 Christina On The Coast. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Beach Around The World. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation.

10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 11.00 Finding The Field. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Keeping Faith. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip.

(Mal, R) 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

(R) 2.05 The Buildings That Fought Hitler.

(PG, R) 2.55 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: An Organized Killer. (2021, Mav) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 My Way. (PG, R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG) 9.30 Australia After War. (PGa) 10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Parliament Question Time.

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip.

8.30 Insight. (R) 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 Blackport. (MA15+av) 11.50 Catch And Release. (Mal, R) 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Madlv) The remaining recruits learn about drone warfare.

9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Whitemoor. (MA15+a) Part 2 of 4. Takes a look at life inside HMP Whitemoor, a men’s prison that is known as Britain’s Alcatraz.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R) 12.05 The Arrangement. (Ml, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Under Investigation. (MA15+av, R) 9.40 Love Triangle. (Mls) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Desert Vet. (PG, R) 2.00 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Shark Tank. (Final) A panel is pitched inventions.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) An unknown shooter causes chaos.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 CBS Mornings.

5.30 Soccer. International friendly.

Australia v New Zealand.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 Queen Of Oz. 9.00 Starstruck.

(Final) 9.25 Mother And Son. (Final) 9.55 Blunt Talk.

10.25 Red Dwarf. 10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Frayed. 12.10am MOVIE: Money Monster. (2016, M) 1.50 Staged. 2.10 Mock The Week. 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 VICE. 1.25 Gaycation. 2.20 States Of Undress.

3.15 Uncovering Incels. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 Forged In Fire. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone: Frozen. 10.10 Dreaming Whilst Black. 11.10 Monogamish. 12.10am (Re)Solved. 2.00 VICE Guide To Film. 2.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct.

10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some People. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Camper Deals. 9.00 A-Leagues All Access. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm Lloyd Of The Flies. 3.25 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath. 4.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.40 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania.

6.00 A Kind Of Spark. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 School Of Rock. 9.20 K-POP! Academy. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am On The Waterfront. Continued. (1954, PG) 7.30 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.30 Monsieur Verdoux.

(1947, PG) 11.45 Still Human. (2018, M, Cantonese) 1.50pm Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 3.40 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 5.30 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 7.30 Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 9.35 Chino. (1973) 11.25 The Physician. (2013, M) 2.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Storage Wars. 12.30 American Restoration. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Big Shrimpin’. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. (Return) 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English Strikes Again. (2018, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Mr. Bean’s Holiday. (2007, PG) 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Homeland. 12.50am Love After Lockup. 1.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 3. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets.

Replay. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier.

Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld.

11.10 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.15 Four Corners. 10.00 The World. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Drum. 12.30am News Overnight. 12.45 Q+A. 1.45 The Business.

2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany.

3.00 Tradition On A Plate. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 The Curious Chef. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 Food Unwrapped. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Planet BBQ. 8.00 Project Fire. 8.30 Fun’q With Spencer Watts.

9.00 Nico Reynolds: All Fired Up. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. 8.30 Murundak: Songs Of Freedom. 10.00 MOVIE: Spear. (2015, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Yard Crashers. Noon Beach Around The World. 1.00 House Hunters. 2.00 Beach Hunters.

3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor.

4.30 Yard Crashers. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.30 Restoration Man. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Peta Credlin. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, October 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

(R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club.

1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

2.55 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer.

(R) 10.10 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage.

(Mas, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Soccer. International friendly. Australia v New Zealand. Continued. 8.15 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Shark Tank. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGas) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything. (Return) 9.05 WTFAQ. (Final) 9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.05 QI. (Ms, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R) 12.10 Annika. (Final, Mav, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time.

2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong.

8.30 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv) 9.40 Keanu Reeves: Pop Messiah. (MA15+av, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns) 12.10 Vigil. (Malv, R) 3.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Return, PG) 8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Winter.

(Premiere, PG) Presented by Stephen Fry. 9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) 9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.50 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.50 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

(PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mdlsv) Tom witnesses his mother’s betrayal and Brad’s obsession with his sister, resulting in a pursuit into the smoky wilderness.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv) Margaret goes undercover as a dishwasher.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Inside The Met. 12.05am Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 1.00 Civilisations. 2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close.

5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Pocoyo. 5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Fear Of A Black Quarterback. 1.35 187 Minutes: Capitol Riots. 2.30 Planet A. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 Forged In Fire. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.30 White Coat Rebels. 11.05 MOVIE: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. (1986) 1am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today.

Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 The Bowls Show. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Belles Of St Trinian’s. (1954) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Camper Deals. 9.00 A-Leagues All Access. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. (Return) 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

10.20 Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 A Kind Of Spark. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud.

9.00 School Of Rock. 9.20 Still So Awkward. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 8.10 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 10.00 The Salvation. (2014, M) 11.40 The Lighthorsemen.

(1987, M) 1.50pm On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 3.50 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Best Offer. (2013, M) 9.55 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Gem Hunters Down Under. 1.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Big Shrimpin’. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 MOVIE: Logan Lucky. (2017, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Brothers Grimsby. (2016, MA15+) 11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Homeland. 1.05 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld.

9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld.

11.10 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 The World.

11.00 News. 11.30 The Drum. 12.30am News Overnight. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm David Rocco’s Dolce Tuscany.

3.00 Tradition On A Plate. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 The Curious Chef. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 Food Unwrapped. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 1.40 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.40 The Frontier. 8.30 The First Inventors. 9.25 The Song Keepers. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Yard Crashers. Noon Restoration Man. 2.00 Escape To The Chateau. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Yard Crashers. 5.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town.

8.30 Fixer To Fabulous: Welcome Inn. (Premiere) 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Renovation Goldmine. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, October 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story.

(R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Trump Takes On The World. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (Return) 10.10 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mal, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 3.10 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Wrong Teacher. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Kenan. (PGal) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGas, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Boyer Lecture 2023: Professor Michelle Simmons.

8.35 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 9.25 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 12.15 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Parliament. 2.15 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret.

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) 9.30 Crime. (Final, MA15+adlv) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Devils. (MA15+a) 12.00 An Ordinary Woman. (Mals, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 1. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. From North Sydney Oval.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Emergency. (Mm) 9.30 Big Miracles. (Mam, R) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 The Gulf. (Madls, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) A daring detour choice leaves more than one team feeling queasy.

8.40 Gogglebox Australia. (M) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented

by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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October 12, 2023

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BEATING HEARTS OF LISMORE: CHANGING LIVES ONE SONG AT A TIME Beating Hearts of Lismore, a community group founded in May this year to support social connection, mental wellbeing and cognition for older people, has been named winner of the September round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterNorthernRivers Community Funding Program.

A free weekly event held at Lismore Heights Sports, Recreation and Community Club, Beating Hearts of Lismore is an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the healing power of music.

The program aims to reach older people who may be experiencing social isolation, people with age-related conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia, and their carers.

The group was founded by local geriatrician Rachel Jones, who recognised the need within Lismore to

support older adults with complex health and social needs.

“We sing, we move, we have morning tea and it’s all free for the community,” said Rachel.

“We do what we call ‘chair dancing’ – for a song like ‘Home Among the Gumtrees’, people sit or stand up and perform the actions.

These movements have a myriad of health benefits, including falls prevention by improving flexibility, strength and balance.

“The mental health benefits are every bit as prevalent and we’ve seen reduced rates of social isolation, increased connectedness, lower rates of depressed mood, and improved behaviours in regard to complex dementia.

“There are some amazing friendships forming – everyone knows everyone, so if someone doesn’t turn up, we ring them and do a welfare check.

“These are benefits that go beyond the program.

If there was another flood, the people in the group would be among the most vulnerable and we would know to check in on them.”

Volunteers make the heart beat Greater Northern Rivers Regional Sales Manager, Scott McCluskey, said Beating Hearts of Lismore is evidence of the strength of the community.

“Beating Hearts of Lismore hasn’t even been going for six months and already they have had a massive impact, thanks largely to the efforts of the volunteers who turn up every week,” Scott said.

“These people not only give their time, they also bring along delicious, home-cooked morning tea to ensure the members of the group get a great feed.

“Music, movement, mates and morning tea – they’re the basics of life but they make all the

difference in the world.

“So to the volunteers who make this group possible, we say a big and heartfelt thank you!”

Rachel also gave a shout out to the group’s selfless volunteers.

“When we were starting out, I put up a post on Facebook to see if anyone wanted to volunteer. The response was overwhelming,” she said.

“We have such an amazing volunteer group, at least 15 people, who are kind, dedicated and talented. They know all the songs, from ‘Dancing Queen’ to ‘Sup ercalifragilisticexpialido cious’!”

A growing need in the Northern Rivers Beating Hearts of Lismore is not the first of its kind in the region, the inspiration coming from a similar organisation in Grafton – to which Rachel has a particularly close connection.

“The ‘Forget Me Nots’ was formed by my mother and her friend in 2018,” Rachel said.

“Seeing how successful the Grafton group was, it was inspiring. In the

wake of the floods and COVID-19 lockdowns, events which had a dramatic impact on our older community, it was obvious there was a need for a similar program here.

“There are dementiaspecific choirs around Australia – ours is more of a singalong than a choir – and they are emerging because music therapy has huge benefits for older people.

“We can see there’s a growing need for this and ideally we will see similar groups start up in nearby towns.

“We have people travelling from Kyogle, Evans Head, Ballina, Casino – it would be great to have something closer to them to reduce the travel.”

“We’ve got Dad back” While the Beating Hearts of Lismore runs on volunteers, Rachel said the $2,000 they have won by taking out the September round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterNorthernRivers Community Funding Program will go a long way.

“We want to thank

Greater Bank for this funding, which really helps with the longevity of the program,” she said.

“We have costs – from basic administrative needs such as folders, stationery and nametags, through to ways we want to invest in the program to make it even more impactful, such as purchasing more microphones and more speakers.

“We’d also love to provide the occasional donation or contribution otherwise to the Lismore Heights Sports, Recreation and Community Club, who are so generous in not only giving us a safe space to hold our weekly get-togethers, they also provide tea and coffee, and even treats from time to time!”

The real value from the program, however, is the amazing way it is changing lives.

“We have feedback forms and one daughter wrote, ‘We’ve got Dad back’,” Rachel said.

“It was so powerful and so motivating to read that.”

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Pests and weeds on the rise The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.

Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the results of the 2022 ABARES pest animal and weed management land manager survey demonstrates that the level of commitment

required by land managers to control pests and weeds is increasing.

“Land managers reported that feral animals continue to cause considerable impacts on their properties in 2022,” Dr Greenville said.

“The survey showed 89% of land managers reported problems due to feral animals in 2022, up from 85% in 2019.

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BlazeAid returns to assist our local farmers Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg has welcomed the return of volunteer organisation, BlazeAid, to assist local farmers with clearing and rebuilding fences.

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National farmer survey reveals angst over government agenda • 1,600 farmers from across Australia have had their say in the first National Farmer Priorities Survey.

• Industry sentiment is deteriorating with 1 in 3 farmers less positive about the future of farming than they were 12 months ago.

• Farmers are worried about a wide range of policy pressures, with market fairness, environment laws and infrastructure funding topping the list.

• A majority of farmers think the Federal Government’s policies are harming the industry.

Market fairness, environment laws and the state of rural roads have topped the list of concerns in the first National Farmer Priorities Survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons.

The survey of more than 1,600 farmers also confirmed falling confidence within the sector, and revealed reservations about the approach of the Albanese Government.

NFF President

Fiona Simson said the results should prompt a conversation within government about how it can support the sector’s growth as seasonal and market conditions deteriorate.

“What we’ve heard through this survey is that farmers are feeling frustrated. They’re being squeezed by a lack of government support on a wide range of fronts – whether that’s the unchecked market power of supply chain players, crumbling rural roads, unnecessary green tape, workplace laws… the list goes on.

“We’re watching commodity markets fall and seasons dry out.

We can’t control the weather, it’s part and parcel of farming. But the policy environment is something the government can control.

The survey found that a majority of farmers (54.3 per cent) thought the Federal Government’s policies were harming the industry, and only 31.2 per cent thought they were doing a good job for farmers.

“This isn’t a stellar report card for the

Albanese Government.

They need to listen to people on the land and they need to act, because farmers are losing faith.

“Looming policy failures like shutting down the live sheep export trade or shutting down farms in the Murray Darling Basin send a damning message about the government’s priorities. Farmers are getting that message loud and clear,” Ms Simson said.

Managing Director of Seftons, farmer and report co-author Robbie Sefton AM said she hoped the results of the survey could inform smarter policymaking that recognises the value and contribution of Aussie farmers.

“Australia’s farmers are the best at what they do. They produce incredible products under exceptional circumstances, and they do it with remarkable positivity and resilience,” Ms Sefton explained.

“We need to make sure they’re part of the conversation when decisions that impact their livelihoods are

being made.”

The survey found that despite the concerns held by respondents, farmers (70.7 per cent) continued to love what they do for a living, and a similar number (67.5 per cent) described their local community as a great place to live.

There is no better and more meaningful lot in life than to produce food and fibre for a living and form part of a farming community,” Ms Sefton AM said.

“What we want to do is ensure government hears the emerging concerns of our food and fibre producers and acts to secure a prosperous future for them and their communities,” Ms Simson concluded.

To view the full National Farmer Priorities Survey report, see the GR Code bellow.

Northern Tablelands fishers encouraged to round up yabby traps to help restore fish habitat OzFish Unlimited Recreational fishers in the Armidale area will have the chance on Sunday to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at the upcoming Gone Fishing Day at Malpas Dam. Join OzFish Northern Tablelands Chapter and the Guyra Anglers Club at the dam for lots of fun for the family with fishing, workshops and casting comps throughout the day.

Come along and see how many redfin and trout you can catch to help protect our Australian native bass.

Disability fishing is available on the day so

that everyone can get involved and enjoy our favourite pastime.

Please bring fishing gear, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.

This event is also a Yabby Trap Drop Spot where fishers can bring down any old and unwanted opera house yabby traps and swap it

The Opera House style yabby trap.

for an Oar-Gee Plow lure to support sustainable fishing practices.

Opera house nets are now illegal in NSW and those collected will be recycled into useful products for anglers, with the proceeds being used to support habitat restoration.

The popularity of

yabby fishing has put pressure on native wildlife which can unwittingly get caught inside opera house traps.

Alternative devices, such as open-top pyramid nets and hoop nets, are a more environmentally friendly design, allowing nontarget species to escape if they swim in while also being effective at catching a tasty feed of fresh yabbies!

“Yabby fishing really gets going in the summer so now is the perfect time to update your gear and rather than have it go to landfill, give it another life,” said Cassie Price, Director of Habitat Programs at OzFish.

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Boost for native fish with more funds available for stocking program Native fish populations in NSW waterways will get a hefty boost following the announcement of a second round of funding support for the popular Two-Dollar-for-OneDollar Native Fish Stocking program.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General Fisheries, Sean Sloan, said fishing clubs, local councils and other community groups will receive support from the Recreational Fishing (Freshwater) Trust to boost valuable recreational fisheries by stocking thousands of native fish into

waterways across NSW. “Funds are available on a two-dollar for one dollar basis, where applicants will receive two dollars for every one dollar they spend on stocking to support high priority recreational fishing species including Australian Bass, Golden Perch and Murray Cod,” Mr Sloan said.

“More than $450,000 in funds in this second round has been approved to stock Golden Perch and Murray Cod into inland waterways by local councils and community groups, boosting recreational fishing in NSW. “In addition to boosting

our recreational fisheries, native fish stocking also provides social, cultural and economic benefits

across the State.”

Mr Sloan said the program is now in its 25th year with thousands

of native fish stocked into waterways across NSW each season.

“The two-dollar-forone-dollar native fish stocking program is highly regarded, with around 75 stocking groups participating in the program each year,” Mr Sloan said.

“More than 390,000 native fish were stocked via this program, with 165,000 Murray Cod and 121,000 Golden Perch and 110,000 Australian Bass released across NSW over the course of the 2022/23 stocking season.

“This includes the release of 17,000 bass into Toonumbar

Dam, 15,000 bass into Brogo Dam, 25,000 Golden Perch into the Castlereagh River, 14,000 Murray Cod into Lake Endeavour, almost 10,000 Murray Cod into the Murrumbidgee River and over 10,000 Golden Perch into the Bogan River.

“This program helps build better recreational fishing opportunities for our state’s anglers and protects our fish stocks for future generations and is a great example of NSW fishing licence fees at work.”

For information on the most recent grant recipients, please visit DPI’s website.

Information on rice varieties supports growers’ variety selection The latest information for rice growers and agronomists is now available, with the release of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Rice variety guides.

Brian Dunn, NSW DPI Research Agronomist said the guide is full of practical information, crucial for rice growers across southern NSW. “The Rice variety guides provide information to help growers and agronomists decide which variety to grow,” Mr Dunn said.

“Each field and individual growing situation has specific characteristics that suit some varieties more than others, so

rice growers need to consider all agronomic characteristics of each variety.

“Variety characteristics including grain yield, maturity, cold tolerance, establishment vigour and lodging tolerance are presented for each variety allowing growers to determine the variety best suited to their situation.

“The publication compares all current varieties and then each variety has its own growing guide which provides extra details specific to that variety to assist growers with these decisions.

Mr Dunn said the guide uses results from new rice varieties tested in

a range of experiments conducted in growers’ commercial crops over several seasons and locations before release.

“Sowing dates have been updated to better reflect the maturities of the current varieties and the differences between sowing methods; drill sown crops need to be sown earlier than aerial or dry broadcast sowing methods,” Mr Dunn said.

“Recommendations are included for all sowing methods, including providing growers with the essential information required to drill sow and use delayed permanent water which are more water efficient growing practices.

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Australia’s sustainability livestock story shared on the global stage The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has this week closely watched the developments at the Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock, where Australia’s sustainability message was highlighted.

The NFF acknowledges the FAO for supporting global dialogue on the future of the livestock sector that is grounded in science and evidencebased discussion. This is the right forum for such a global discussion.

Particularly, the NFF commends the Australian Government for sharing the overwhelmingly positive sustainability story of the Australian livestock sector.

Agriculture Trade Group Deputy Secretary, Nicola Hinder, told the conference “the Australian red meat industry has reduced emissions by 65% since 2005, and our wheat and grass-fed beef farms are below the global median for emissions intensity”.

Ms Hinder also importantly noted the diversity in agricultural contexts regarding sustainability must be recognised.

NFF CEO Tony Mahar echoed these sentiments.

“These discussions are critically important, and we need to continue to acknowledge there is no one-size fits all approach to agricultural sustainability.”

The conference discussed the key themes of better production, nutrition, environment, and life, highlighting the livestock sector plays a central role in

providing important nutrients for a healthy diet and a third of global protein.

“The livestock sector accounts for 38% of Australia’s agricultural production.

It’s important to the livelihoods of thousands of Australian farmers and productively uses the significant amount of Australia’s land not suitable to cropping.”

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Mr Mahar endorsed the Government’s call for a reduction in harmful agricultural supports and market distorting policies, the ongoing commitment to the role of the multilateral trading system, and its aims of open and fair markets.

“These policies actually create poorer environmental outcomes. If we are serious about sustainability, these must also be on the table for discussion.”

Mr Mahar emphasised the importance of fast-tracking innovation that mitigates livestock related GHG emission and reiterated the importance of Australia’s world class research and development system as a far more effective way to ensure sustainability outcomes are achieved.

“The NFF is committed to building on this discussion on sustainable livestock and looks forward to the industry’s perspective on the important role livestock has in modern agriculture and food systems at the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai later this year.”

A “mountain of supply” – counting numbers in Australia’s livestock market Rabobank Australia’s sheep, cattle and goat markets are being impacted by very high production numbers, compounded by already large volumes of meat in congested supply chains, according to agricultural analysts at Rabobank.

For the sheep sector particularly, there is effectively a “mountain of supply at the moment” following two “extremely good seasons” where plentiful rainfall and strong prices had seen a large rebuild of the national flock, RaboResearch associate analyst Edward McGeoch said in a recently-released podcast. And this supply is now flooding the market, with near-record volumes of lamb and sheep being ‘turned off’ for slaughter as drier seasonal conditions impact parts of the country.

It’s a similar story with goat, where historicallyhigh numbers are also hitting the market.

And while cattle slaughter numbers have not reached the same near-record highs as sheep and goat, they had tracked 16 per cent up year-on-year for quarter two, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst Angus GidleyBaird said in the podcast ‘Counting the numbers in the livestock market’ .

At the same time, Rabobank said, there are already high inventories of meat in the system, which still need to be cleared from the supply chain.

Two key factors Two key factors are impacting the livestock markets at the moment, Mr Gidley-Baird said.

“The first is the numbers of livestock that are out there – in particular we think the number of sheep has been underestimated – and what that means in terms of the volumes that we’ve got coming into the market,” he said.

“And the second is the volumes of stock already in the system. A lot of markets – particularly Asian markets – had bought up big through the end of last year and early this year, in the expectation of coming out of Covid and the recovery of food services and increased consumer expenditure. But a lot of those stocks have not been moved. The consumption recovery hasn’t eventuated due to poor economic growth, cost-of-living pressures leading to subdued consumer demand and lower-than-expected export growth.

“So processors at the moment have got this mountain of livestock coming at them, which is trying to be forced into a very congested supply chain.”

Sheepmeat Rabobank says Australia is estimated to have its largest sheep inventory in almost 20 years in 2023, with expectations of record lamb slaughter this year and higher slaughter weights, while mutton slaughter numbers are also up 68 per cent for the first half of the year.

Mr McGeoch said quarter one 2023 sheep slaughter numbers were up 54 per cent on the previous year, while quarter two numbers were up 85 per cent year on year (75 per cent above the five-year average).

“So it’s a huge number – the highest quarter two slaughter number we’ve seen in over 20 years, when quarter two is

traditionally the time of the year when Australia on average has its lowest sheep slaughter numbers,” he said.

Mr McGeoch said these numbers signalled the sheep market was not getting the “traditional break” that would occur between the two lambing seasons which allows the market to “reset and run itself out of a bit of supply”.

“So we’re going from last year’s lambs at very high numbers into new season lambs at high numbers and the market is not getting any respite,” he said.

Mr McGeoch said the high sheep numbers going to market in recent months had been exacerbated by the poorer seasonal conditions being seen in parts of the country – particularly in central to northern New South Wales.

“That said, these numbers of sheep are still not as high as what we saw hitting the market back in late 2018 and early 2019 when dry conditions were very severe,” he said.

Cattle For cattle, Mr GidleyBaird: “while there’s been an increase in yearon-year cattle slaughter numbers for quarter two, they’re not at those record high levels we’ve seen in sheep meat”.

“Although it’s still a way off where we were in 2018 and 2019, we have had the highest female Q2 slaughter numbers since 2020 (up 26 per cent year on year), which indicates

RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird

that maybe we’ve moved through the whole herd-rebuild phase and producers are starting to make decisions about how many cattle they want on the ground at the moment,” he said.

But, Mr Gidley-Baird said, rather than cattleherd numbers, it was high volumes of stock already in the system and lack of “capacity” among processors that was having the biggest influence on the beef market.

He said global protein inventory levels are very high at the moment.

“In Japan – one of our largest markets – ‘beef in storage’ figures are 18 per cent higher than the five-year average, albeit starting to level out,” he said.

“Congestion in the supply chain, with large amounts of stock already in inventory, is one of the main things holding up the system at the moment for the beef market. So if we start to see volumes move through the system a lot quicker, it will give processors a degree of relief that there is a home for their beef to go to and they’ll start adding extra shifts to increase capacity.”

Mr Gidley-Baird said factors such as the lead up to Chinese Lunar New Year in early 2024, as well as a contraction in US beef production and exports, give promise beef supplies may soon begin to move more quickly through the global supply chain.

For sheep, global demand will likely take longer to recover.

Though longer term, when global market demand returns, Australia will be well placed to service export demand for lamb and sheepmeat, Mr GidleyBaird said.

“The way I am describing it is that it is a slighter brighter light at the end of a slightly shorter tunnel for the cattle industry compared to the sheep industry at the moment,” he said.

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A Guide to the Whitsundays

Australia is a land of natural wonders, and few places embody this as perfectly as the Whitsundays.

Nestled off the coast of Queensland, these islands are renowned for their pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unique marine life.

The Whitsundays offer a quintessential island paradise that beckons travellers from around the world.

A Tropical Dream The Whitsundays consist of 74 idyllic islands, each with its unique charm and character. They lie within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, making them a gateway to some of the world’s most stunning underwater ecosystems.

• Whitehaven Beach: Often considered the crown jewel of the Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach boasts incredibly fine, silica sand that feels like walking on powder.

The beach stretches for seven kilometres and is a pristine slice of paradise. The swirling patterns of white sand and blue waters create an otherworldly scene that is a must-see for any visitor.

• Snorkelling and Diving: The Great Barrier Reef, which is easily accessible from the Whitsundays, offers some of the best snorkelling and diving opportunities on the planet. Explore the vibrant coral gardens, swim alongside gentle giants like manta rays and reef sharks and witness the kaleidoscope of marine life beneath the surface.

• Sailing Adventures: The Whitsundays are synonymous with sailing.

Chartering a yacht or joining a group sailing tour is the perfect way to explore the islands. You can enjoy the freedom to hop between islands, find secluded coves, and watch wonderful sunsets

from the deck.

• Hill Inlet: A short hike up to the Hill Inlet lookout on Whitsunday Island rewards you with a panoramic view of the swirling sands below.

The changing tides create an ever-evolving masterpiece of blues and whites that will leave you in awe.

• Hamilton Island: The largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island offers a range of accommodation, dining, and activities.

Whether you’re looking for luxury resorts or family-friendly options, Hamilton Island has it all.

• Wildlife Encounters: The Whitsundays are home to diverse wildlife. You might spot sea turtles, dolphins, and a myriad of bird species. For a truly unique experience, head to the southern tip of Whitsunday Island, where you can often find friendly wallabies that enjoy interacting with

visitors.

• Bushwalking: For those seeking a landbased adventure, the islands offer a network of walking trails. Explore lush rainforests, spot native birds, and enjoy the serenity of the natural surroundings.

Choosing Your Whitsundays Experience With so many islands and activities to choose from, planning your Whitsundays experience can be a delightful challenge. Here’s a brief overview of some popular islands to help you decide: • Whitsunday Island: Home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, it’s a must-visit for its iconic scenery.

• Hamilton Island: The most developed of the Whitsunday Islands, it’s perfect for those seeking luxury and convenience.

• Daydream Island: Ideal for families with its living reef, wildlife encounters, and various

water sports.

• Long Island: Offers a tranquil, romantic escape with its secluded beaches and lush rainforests.

• Hayman Island: Renowned for its upscale resorts and stunning coral reefs, it’s a paradise for luxury travellers.

Tips for a Memorable Whitsundays Trip • Weather Considerations: The Whitsundays enjoy a tropical climate, so be prepared for warm and humid conditions.

The best time to visit is during the Australian winter (June to August) when the weather is milder.

• Snorkelling and Diving: If you plan to snorkel or dive, consider taking a reef-friendly sunscreen to protect the fragile coral ecosystems.

• Accommodation: Book your accommodation well in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure your preferred choice.

• Boat Tours: Research and compare boat tours to find one that suits your budget and interests.

Some offer guided diving experiences, while others focus on relaxation and sightseeing.

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After nearly a decade since its debut in Australia, the Mazda 2 hatchback returns with refreshed colours and improved efficiency

for the automatic transmission variants, albeit with a slightly higher price point.

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wheel is adjustable and offers a comfortable grip. The infotainment system supports touchscreen capabilities (when stationary) and seamlessly integrates with Apple CarPlay.

higher sales. In terms of pricing, the Mazda 2 offers a perfect balance between affordability and features.

Internally, the 2024 Mazda 2 has received updates. While it continues to be Mazda’s entry-level vehicle, giving it a simpler feel compared to the more luxurious Mazda 3, the cabin has seen notable improvements. All trim levels now come with manual seating adjustment, ensuring comfort once the optimal position is achieved.

Both fabric and leather seats offer comfort, with leather being easier to clean, while cloth is preferable for hot summer days. The leather-wrapped steering

However, the limited storage space for phones may pose a minor inconvenience, and the absence of a front armrest could be slightly bothersome on extended drives. The interior of the Pure variant features chrome accents, whereas the Evolve and GT models offer a plusher and inviting ambiance, including additional features like a colour heads-up display.

In terms of space, the rear seat, although modest in size, is functional. The hatch version provides 250L of boot space, sufficient for everyday needs. On the other hand, the sedan variant, offering nearly double the boot space (440L), is more suitable

for individuals frequently carrying baggage or cargo.

Under the hood, the Mazda 2 is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, delivering adequate power for daily driving. The six-speed manual transmission offers ease of use, particularly appealing to new drivers.

In terms of safety, the Mazda 2 previously secured a five-star ANCAP rating, although this was based on testing conducted in 2015.

Standard safety features across all models include autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and more.

In conclusion, the Mazda 2 remains a relevant choice in a market where options are dwindling, and prices are on the rise. The availability of a manual transmission adds to its appeal, providing an entry-level option.

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National housing campaign Everybody’s Home says tight rental availability is squeezing renters and underscores the urgent need for more affordable homes.

New figures by CoreLogic and Domain show vacancy rates have fallen to record lows as rents remain unaffordable across the country.

Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize said governments need to significantly increase the supply of social housing.

“Australia’s housing crisis just keeps getting worse. Rents are unsustainably high, pricing people out of their communities and pushing them to the brink,” Ms Azize said.

“Hundreds of thousands of people are in rental stress, but there is virtually

nowhere for renters to find a cheaper place to live. Renters are reaching an affordability ceiling - there’s only so much they can stretch their budgets for the security of a home.

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The government must boost social and affordable housing to help the growing number of renters who are deep in housing stress, and living on the edge or below the poverty line.

“The government’s new investments in social housing must be backed by a plan to end our shortfall of 640,000 social homes.

Australia needs 25,000 new social housing dwellings each year to see an end to housing stress, homelessness and overcrowding.”

Expert warns federal government’s new housing policy won’t work National housing campaign Everybody’s Home says tight rental availability is squeezing renters and underscores the urgent need for more affordable homes.

New figures by CoreLogic and Domain show vacancy rates have fallen to record lows as rents remain unaffordable across the country.

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Azize said governments need to significantly increase the supply of social housing.

“Australia’s housing crisis just keeps getting worse. Rents are unsustainably high, pricing people out of their communities and pushing them to the brink,” Ms Azize said.

“Hundreds of thousands of people are in rental stress, but there is virtually nowhere for

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It’s time for tradies to defend their rights Master Builders Australia Master Builders Australia has used its submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Closing Loopholes Bill 2023 inquiry to provide detailed analysis of the serious and damaging consequences on the building and construction industry.

“Make no mistake, this Bill is not about closing loopholes and is littered with farreaching implications that go well beyond the Government’s election commitments,” said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.

“Master Builders rejects the Bill in its entirety. The majority of the amendments will negatively impact the over 440,000 businesses that operate in building and construction and the 1.3 million people they

employ.

“We support the move

by Senator David Pocock and Senator Jacqui Lambie to bring forward non-contentious changes to the asbestos safety and eradication agency, strengthening protections against discrimination, support for first responders, and the small business redundancy exemption.

“Master Builders urges the Committee to not underestimate the severe damage the changes in this Bill will bring to the building and construction industry.

“The amendments proposed are significant and represent a radical departure from several long-standing approaches that previously enjoyed bi-partisan support.

“The Bill represents a fundamental upheaval of many tried and tested components of Australian workplace laws that have been features for decades and is simply bad law and

policy.

“It is complex, complicated, costly and unnecessary. It will hurt small business and undermines people’s rights to be their own boss.

“It will be a lawyer’s

submission, the Bill: • Does not merely ‘close loopholes’ as its name infers.

• Threatens the use of independent contracting and subcontracting.

• Creates uncertainty, risk and more

picnic and despite comments suggesting it won’t impact building and construction, the Bill as introduced very clearly opens the door by taking a general approach of ‘you are in, unless you can argue your way out’.

As explained in the

disputation.

• Will exacerbate key industry challenges and hurt small business.

• Hurts other parts of the economy on which builders depend.

• Stifles competition and drives up costs of building.

• Changes how

unfair contracts are treated creating more uncertainty, loss of protections and more third-party interference.

• Attacks flexibility and independence.

• Presumes all business conduct is deliberate and intentional.

• Does nothing to improve or support workplace productivity.

• Leaves key matters to be set by regulation at the stroke of the Ministerial pen.

• Is at odds with other Government priorities.

“The Government has not made a case for these changes. They have not explained how these laws will lift wages, boost productivity or make it easier to create more jobs.

“The proposed laws mean independent contractors won’t have the freedom to choose the hours they work, the projects they work on, or negotiate their own fees and conditions.

“Instead, they could

be forced to become an employee or spend unnecessary time and money in front of the Fair Work Commission to defend their right to own and run their business.

“Independent contractors and subcontractors deserve the right to be their own boss.

“This Bill opens more options for unions to influence and control a large part of the sector and interfere in commercial matters.

“Builders and tradies know that the prospect of being forced into union-dictated pattern ‘one size fits all’ EBAs, with inflexible and unproductive work practices, is a very real possibility.

“In the midst of a cost of living and housing crisis, the flow on effects of unnecessary delays and increased costs to construction cannot be justified,” Ms Wawn said.

OMBUDSMAN SUPPORTS ‘RIGHT-SIZED’ PRIVACY CHANGES FOR SMALL BUSINESS Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by business whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

Mr Billson supports the decision announced today by AttorneyGeneral Mark Dreyfus to remove the privacy exemption for small business and is working with the Australian Government to ensure new regulations are right-sized and appropriate for small business, easy to implement with clear advice and timelines and will give confidence to customers.

“It is not credible for small business to have a blanket exemption from providing necessary and

appropriate protection of the personal information they have about their customers, staff and other businesses they are dealing with,” Mr Billson said.

“To make this change work and to provide confidence to the community, we need to have right-sized and appropriate requirements that are readily implementable by a small business.

“While the exemption is no longer tenable, nor is it practical to apply to full suite of privacy principles to a small business - principles that big business and government agencies need to decipher,

interpret and apply to their circumstances which a small or family business can never hope to have the resources or staff to navigate and implement.”

Mr Billson said he welcomed the Attorney-General’s acknowledgement of the special circumstances and limited time and resources of small business and that the exemption would only be removed following an impact analysis once what replaces it has been determined through consultation with the small business community, consideration of a support package and a

transition period giving small businesses time to prepare.

“We have been engaging constructively with the AttorneyGeneral and his department and look forward to continuing to do so to establish a right-sized, actionable, fit-for-purpose and efficient approach to privacy protections and personal information management with appropriate support and guidance,” Mr Billson said.

“Small businesses will need clear guidance on the active steps they can take to protect the information of their customers, their staff and themselves and to fulfil their responsibilities.

This may include procedural templates, information guides and checklists explaining the clear steps required to meet their privacy obligations.

“And it would be sensible to join this up with other important

reforms around cyber risk management, Digital ID, payment times, deepening the digital engagement of small business and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

“Small businesses themselves know they can lose business if customers lose confidence in their ability to protect personal information and will benefit from increased

certainty around the way information is being managed and protected.

“A cyber hack or malicious information release is harmful at many levels, including for the targeted small business as it can irreparably damage the businesses’ ability to operate and it may never recover or re-earn the confidence of its employees, customers, suppliers and partners.”

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42 WINE

Grape Expectations by Max Crus

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

Paul McCartney backs Voice!

Max Crus

really wanted to vote ‘No’ to the voice, I truly did.

It’s so much shorter than writing Yes, for one thing, like putting a cross on the ballot, which informed sources (my uncle) say is actually two votes for ‘No’, but in the end it meant having to align myself with the likes of John Howard, Tony Abbott, Clive Palmer, and a few other crustaceans, not to mention Peter Dutton, Scott Morrison, Kevin

I

Hogan and other supporters of Robotdebt, along with The Proud-Right-WingNut-Job-Nazi Boys of Melbourne, oh, and Warren Mundine and Kamahl…no wait, they switched didn’t they?

Oh, it’s all so confusing having to decide whether we have an indigenous voice to parliament. That’s such a long question, by the time No-voters get to the end they have forgotten the beginning, apparently, ”If

you don’t know…”

But the ‘Yes’ campaign haven’t done themselves any favours either.

Sure, John Farnham and his Voice are Aussie cultural icons and make a very moving ad, but they could have done better. Surely Paul McCartney would have loaned us ‘She Loves You’?

Not quite the same impact if she’d said ‘Nah, nah, nah’.

Equally, how successful would a song titled ‘No today’ be? The ‘Yes’ mob

should run ‘Yes, Today’, on endless loop at all polling booths. The ‘No’ voters wouldn’t get it, you’d be safe.

John Lennon, was the ‘Peace, love and brown rice’ Beatle but clearly Paul agreed…”I say yes, you say no…”, which could be a conversation between Albo and Dutton, given the latter has said ‘no’ to anything vaguely related to indigenous reconciliation.

Wouldn’t say sorry, didn’t

walk the bridge, didn’t go to Redfern, Alice or Darwin, but he knows what’s best for them.

Perhaps he should have channelled Amy Winehouse and rejigged “They tried to make me go to rehab” to “they tried to make me go to reconciliation…I say, No, No No”.

Back on the campaign trail, music is not the only missed opportunity. How much fun could ‘Yes’ campaigners have had with

‘When Harry met Sally”?

“Yes, Yes, Yes!” “I’ll have what she’s having.”

Yes, the ‘Yes’ mob fluffed it, but it doesn’t mean they’re not right, they just couldn’t afford it.

To make up for it, here’s a few things ‘Yes’ voters can afford on election night (‘No’ voters will stick to their XXXX, and hey, remember, that’s eight votes!)

Moppity Murrumbateman ‘Lunam’ Riesling 2022, $35. ‘Lunam’ is the name of the mixed media on canvas artwork that adorns the label and looking at it tempts you to feel the texture of the paint.

Meanwhile the contents are bright and appley and delicious...and all gone now. Easy to say ‘Yes’ to.

9.4/10.

Calabria Family Wines Tumbarumba 3 Three Bridges Chardonnay 2021, $25. There’s been so many movies about three bridges…or is that billboards? Smart and very sharp despite the “delicate layers of oak” the label declares. Just say yeah, yeah yeah. 9.3/10.

Hurley Vineyard Balnar-

ring Mornington Peninsula ‘Lodestone’ Pinot Noir 2020, $75. (Bottle No.1907). Must be a few ‘Yes’ campaigners feeling like they are the loadstone or that there’s one around their neck, but this lovely pinot could soothe the strain on election day.

9.5/10.

Barratt Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022,

$28. Of such bright and classic sauv’ blancs dreams are made, well, in the olden days when it ruled the world and pinot gris hadn’t been invented let alone flooded the market. Grassy, sharp and eminently satisfying on Fridays before sunset. 9.4/10.

Rewild Murray-Darling Red Blend (Sustainably Made) 2022, $10. Just

which varieties were used in this remains a secret but it’s amazingly drinkable for $10, often discounted, albeit a touch sweet after the first glass. But how many do you want? Great stuff with which to ponder the Murray-Darling’s and our indigenous future. 8.9/10.

Huesgen & Margan Mosel ‘Trabener Wurzgarten’ Riesling 2022, $80.

Riesling lovers rejoice. A wine from the old country, the home of riesling, Mosel, and while obviously riesling, it’s a million miles from Clare or Eden Valley’s, an intriguing and delightful variation on the theme, if a tad exxy, even if you’re rich. It’s really exxy if you’re nots. 9.5/10.

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COOKING 43 51 COOKING

BREAKFAST EGG AND HAMWITH MUFFINS BEEF AND TOMATO RAGU POLENTA 5m prep 10m prep

8m cook 15m cook

INGREDIENTS 55 INGREDIENTS •• •• ••

oil spray 750g pkt Slow Cooked Australian Beef Ragu (English) muffins,milk halved and toasted 14 1/4 cups (310ml) 120g shaved leg ham 2/3 cup (110g) polenta (cornmeal)

servings 44 servings •• • •

4 eggs 350g mixed medley tomatoes 1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, trimmed, leaves 4 slices tasty cheese chopped

43 METHOD STEPS Step 1 Step Spray1a frying pan with oil. Heat over medium Prepare the ham, beef ragu in afor saucepan following heat. Cook turning, 2 to 3 minutes or until packet directions. light golden.

Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep Step warm.2 Meanwhile, place the milk and 2 cups (500ml) Step 2 water in grill a large Bring tospray the boil.

Preheat on saucepan. medium. Lightly pan with Reduce medium-low.

Gradually oil. Heatheat overtomedium heat. Cook eggs add for 4 the polenta in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 4-5 mins or until polenta thickens. Remove from heat. Season. Cover to keep warm.

minutes or until cooked to your liking.

Step Step 33 Spray withonolive oil spray.

Place with over Place 4a frying muffinpan halves a baking tray lined high heat.

Add tomatoes.

Cook, tossing gently, foil. Place 1 egg on each muffin. Top each with for 2-3 mins or until tomatoes begin to collapse. ham and 1 slice cheese. Grill for 1 minute or until Add kale and cook, tossing gently, for 2 mins or cheese has melted. Top with remaining muffin until kale wilts slightly. Add the beef ragu. Gently halves. Serve. stir to combine.

Step 4 Divide the polenta evenly among serving bowls.

Spoon over the ragu.

SLOW COOKED TUSCAN BREAD SOUP CHOC CARAMEL ANZAC BISCUIT SLICE 16 INGREDIENTS 20m prep

• • • • •• •• •• • • • •

4h 40m cook

2 tsp olive oil 50m prep 30m cook 1 brown onion, finely chopped • 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 2 celery sticks, trimmed, chopped • 2 garlic 300g pktcloves, Anzaccrushed Biscuits (12 pack) • 1 tspcup fennel 1/2 (75g)seeds plain flour •• Pinch driedrolled chilli oats flakes 1/3 cupof(30g) • 400gbutter, can crushed 80g melted tomatoes • 400g can Cannellini Beans, drained, rinsed • 1L (4 cups) Massel vegetable liquid stock Bouquet garni (4 fresh or dried bay leaves, 4 •

8 INGREDIENTS

3 METHOD STEPS

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line the base and sides of a 16cm x 26cm slice pan, allowing 2 Step sides 1 long to overhang.

Set a 25L slow cooker to Browning. Heat oil.

Step Cook biscuits onion, carrot and processor celery for and 5 minutes Place in a food processor tender.crushed.

Add garlic, fenneltoand chilli. Cook for until finely Transfer a bowl.

1 minute. beans, stock and bouquet Add flour,Add oats,tomato, butter and 2 tablespoons of garni.

Season.

Change setting to High. the golden syrup.

Stir tocooker combine.

Spoon into Cover. Cook 3-4evenly hours or until prepared pan.for Press over thevegetables base. Bakeare for 20 mins or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly

2 METHOD STEPS

4 servings

fresh sprigs thyme, 2 fresh sprigs rosemary) 25 servings 200g cavalo nero (Tuscan cabbage), stem removed, leaves shredded 2 thick slices Italian bread (pane di casa), 1/3 cup toasted, (80ml) golden syrup lightly torn into chunks 395g can condensed milk parmesan, (or 40g (1/2cup) finely grated 20g butter, extra vegetarian hard cheese) plus extra shaved, 200g dark chocolate, melted to serve 1 lemon, juiced, zested Finely chopped continental parsley, to serve

Step 3 Combine the condensed milk, extra butter and remaining golden syrup in a medium saucepan almost tender. over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, Step 2 mins or until mixture thickens and is for 8-10 Stir in cavalo nero,the bread andbase. parmesan.

Cover golden.

Pour over biscuit Use the back and cook on forthe 30 surface. minutes Set or until has of a spoon to High smooth asidesoup for 30 thickened slightly. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. mins to cool.

Serve4topped with parsley, lemon zest and extra Step parmesan.

Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel. Place in the fridge for 30 mins or until set. Cut into pieces.

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44 HEALTH & SENIORS NEWS

Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer’s disease Centenary Institute Researchers at the Centenary Institute have discovered a connection between the health of blood vessels and the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The findings suggest that early interventions aimed at improving blood vessel health offer an avenue for the advancement of new treatments for Alzheimer’s.

A progressive brain disorder, Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss, cognitive decline and behavioural changes that can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.

The research study, published in the journal GeroScience, found the presence of senescent blood vessel cells in both Alzheimer’s patients and mouse models of Alzheimer’s.

Senescent cells are aged cells that have lost their ability to divide and function properly.

Dr Ka Ka Ting, the lead author of the study and a researcher in the Centenary Institute’s Healthy Ageing Centre said that specific blood vessel cells, called endothelial and perivascular cells, play a crucial role in the forming of the blood-brain barrier, a shield guarding the brain against harmful substances.

“The blood-brain barrier serves as a protective barrier,

stopping inflammatory molecules and toxic substances from entering the brain via the bloodstream. Issues can arise if the barrier becomes permeable, ‘leaking’ these toxins into the brain,” said Dr Ting.

Significantly, the researchers found in their study a notable increase in the number of senescent (nonfunctional) blood vessel cells, in and around the blood-brain barrier and linked with areas of leak during the development of Alzheimer’s in mouse models.

“We believe these non-functioning blood vessel cells weaken the barrier making it more susceptible to inflammatory and toxic substances, potentially exacerbating Alzheimer’s symptoms as the disease advances,” said Dr Ting.

Based on their discoveries, the researchers believe that early intervention targeting blood vessel health could hold promise in Alzheimer’s treatment. This could involve developing medications that specifically target senescent cells of the blood-brain barrier.

“Our study provides a new perspective on Alzheimer’s and the intricate relationship with brain blood vessels, offering a promising new path for therapeutic approaches aimed at treating this disease,” Dr Ting said.

Cost a barrier to healthcare for older Australians National Seniors Australia New research from National Seniors Australia suggests 68% of older people have recently gone without or hesitated to access essential healthcare because of cost.

The report is based on a survey of nearly 6000 people aged 50 and older.

The survey found only 32% of respondents said cost had not affected their access to health care.

Chief Advocate Mr Ian Henschke said, unsurprisingly, older people with limited wealth have greater barriers to accessing health care. For those who missed out because of cost, almost a third said it had negatively affected their health or

wellbeing.

“Most Australians expect to receive lifelong universal healthcare, but it is clearly not the case,” he said.

The survey showed differences in the proportion of older people experiencing cost related barriers according to type of health care being accessed: • Mental health care, dental treatment and dental checkups were the most likely to be forgone, with 20%-26% of respondents unable to afford them on one or more occasion.

• Prescription medication and GP appointments were the least likely to be skipped because of cost, but even they were unaffordable for 5%-7% of older people.

• On top of these numbers, for every form of healthcare the survey

Older people’s experiences of

healthcare affordability National Seniors Australia surveyed 5,419 older Australians about 10 types of healthcare to determine whether cost had either prevented them from accessing care or caused them to hesitate in seeking care recently.

Our research indicates that cost is preventing older Australians from accessing the healthcare they require.

For every type of healthcare, between 5% and 26% of older people did not access it because of cost on at least one occasion, and a further 21%-33% hesitated.

enquired about another 21%-33% of people hesitated over the cost.

National Seniors Australia survey respondents reported various health and wellbeing consequences of going without care including untreated problems, undiagnosed conditions, worsening symptoms and mental health impacts.

Some reported having to wait until their conditions were bad enough to require hospitalisation, with an 81-year-old explaining because he can’t afford minor medical treatment at a GP, he waits until he can be transported to hospital for other more serious incidents.

The situation is similar among the 832 respondents who had been on an elective surgery public waiting list, 46% of whom

could not afford to pay privately to speed things up.

Many suffered continuing pain, immobility, sensory disablement, mental health impacts or worsening symptoms while waiting, sometimes to the point of needing emergency care.

“Timely and affordable access to all types of health care helps prevent disability and promotes quality of life for older Australians,” said Mr Henschke.

The report can be downloaded from the QR Code bellow.

Cost made me hesitate

Yes, cost prohibited this

No, cost had no impact

Prescription medication 5%

21%

74%

GP appointment 7%

22%

71%

Medical treatment 10%

30%

59%

Non-prescription medication 12%

31%

57%

Specialist appointment 15%

33%

52%

Allied health appointment 18%

30%

52%

32%

49%

26%

54%

Other healthcare 19% Dental check up 20% Data drawn from the 11th National Seniors Social Survey, conducted in February 2023 and open to anyone residing in Australia aged 50 or over.

For each healthcare type, we asked respondents if they had gone without it or hesitated to access it because of cost on one or more occasions in recent years.

Some respondents did not answer for every type of healthcare or indicated that one or more types were not applicable to them. These response types were excluded before calculating percentages.

Full report available at nationalseniors. com.au/research/reports.

Dr Ka Ka Ting

nationalseniors.com.au

Dental treatment 24%

30%

47%

Mental health appointment 26%

23%

51%

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GPs are key to improve care for people with diabetes Royal Australian College of GPs GPs are key to improving care for people living with diabetes, the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

In its submission to the Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia, the RACGP has provided 17 recommendations to improve care for people with diabetes, including: • Investment in shared care models so patients are supported by their GP, other specialists, and allied health professionals to improve health outcomes • Allowing GPs to certify continuous and flash glucose monitoring forms and incentivise point-of-care testing • Increased funding for Medicare patient rebates for standard GP consultations, longer consultations for complex care, and consultations focused on prevention to ensure people can access the

care they need • Support for lifestyle interventions including social prescribing, which is proven to improve health and wellbeing by engaging patients in activities like yoga and walking groups • Support for culturally appropriate strategies for diabetes management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities • A national nutrition policy with particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ needs, and funding for regular updates or living guidelines to support GPs and other health

professionals caring for patients RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins said GPs are central to diabetes care and this should be reflected in health policies.

“Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia. It affects around 5% of the population, but it’s thought that around 30% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed,” she said.

“This is a complex, long-term disease.

People with diabetes often have multiple other health issues, all of which need to be treated cohesively.

“GPs play a central role in prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of diabetes. We know that early detection is key to optimal health outcomes, as is ongoing management by a GP, working with a multidisciplinary team.

This care needs to be affordable and accessible for everyone who needs it.

“GPs are highly trained and can do more to improve care for people with diabetes, but there needs to be adequate Medicare funding for patients. Increasing Medicare patient rebates for standard GP

consultations, as well as longer consultations which are essential for complex care, and consultations focused on prevention would make a big difference.

“The government should also invest in shared care models and enable GPs to work at the top of their scope of practice collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

For example, GPs should be able to certify glucose monitoring forms, and it would make life a lot easier for patients if they could. But we are held back by regulatory red tape.

“People would also

benefit significantly if there was support for lifestyle interventions including social prescribing.

“Social prescribing is when GPs help to engage patients in activities to improve their health and wellbeing, such as sports groups and social activities. It’s simple and highly effective in improving health outcomes, as well as helping mental health issues, and loneliness which is a rapidly growing problem in our society. People living with diabetes often have other associated health issues like these and would benefit significantly from access to lifestyle interventions.

“With diabetes being one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in Australia, it’s critical that we get health policy right. Investing in care in the community, including prevention will not only result in better health outcomes, it will mean less people end up in hospital, which will save the health budget in the long run.”

BE PREPARED FOR THE ASTHMA SEASON People prone to hayfever and respiratory conditions like asthma are being urged to prepare for the bushfire and thunderstorm asthma season.

Professor Matthew Peters, Respiratory Physician and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Concord Hospital said with high levels of pollen in the air in spring and the ongoing risk of bushfire smoke, now is the time for people with asthma to update their Asthma Action Plans.

“Anyone with diagnosed asthma should have access to their asthma medication at all times during this high-risk period, avoid exposure to triggers where possible and proactively manage their asthma by regularly taking their inhaler treatments and monitoring symptoms,” Professor Peters said.

“Even if you don’t have asthma, pollen is at its highest throughout

spring and may spark problems in people with allergies like hay fever and sinus problems.”

Thunderstorm asthma events are not common, but when high pollen counts, thunderstorms and strong winds occur together they can affect many people including those with pollen

allergies and people with current or previously diagnosed asthma. These very severe asthma attacks can develop extremely quickly.

The highest risk period for thunderstorm asthma events in NSW runs from October to December each year. Thunderstorm asthma events have

occurred most commonly in the Riverina and other regional and rural areas but can occur anywhere when the conditions combine.

There are some simple steps people can take now to prepare. These include: • if you have ever been diagnosed

with asthma or have hay fever, ensuring you have an up-to-date action plan in place, including how you should manage your symptoms if you experience a flare-up due to bushfire smoke or pollen • if your child has asthma, providing any updated asthma action

plans to your child’s preschool, childcare centre or school • checking that your and/or your child’s asthma reliever medication and spacer is up-to-date and stored in an easy spot for you or a responsible adult to get quickly • if you have hay fever or asthma, knowing the warning signs of asthma like wheezing, breathlessness, feeling tight in the chest or persistent cough and when to seek advice from your doctor or urgent emergency care • during times of high pollen, bushfire smoke or thunderstorms, where possible remaining inside and keeping windows and doors closed.

For more information on asthma visit the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network’s website which includes a good asthma control checklist or the Asthma Australia website.

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46 GARDENING

THE ART OF PRUNING AND TRIMMING

By Liam Jennings In the realm of gardening, there exists a practice that combines both science and artistry, resulting in a harmonious dance between human hands and nature’s growth.

This practice is none other than the delicate yet transformative art of pruning and trimming.

As a gardener’s scissors meet a plant’s branches, a symphony of rejuvenation, shaping, and preservation unfolds, showcasing the beauty of controlled cultivation.

Pruning, at its core, is the process of selectively removing specific parts of a plant to encourage healthier growth and enhance its aesthetic appeal. This seemingly surgical procedure has deep roots in horticultural knowledge, as it involves an understanding of plant physiology, growth patterns, and the science of rejuvenation.

However, pruning is more than just a scientific process; it is an art that requires a keen eye and a sensitive touch.

One of the primary reasons for pruning is to promote plant health. By removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches, gardeners prevent the spread of infections and direct the plant’s energy towards new growth.

In addition, proper pruning can improve air circulation and sunlight penetration, reducing the risk of fungal diseases

and encouraging even development.

Trimming, while closely related to pruning, often focuses on shaping and refining the appearance of plants. This aspect of horticulture showcases the artistic aspect of working with living organisms. Whether

growth patterns and characteristics. When it comes to trimming, this knowledge becomes a compass guiding their actions. Every snip of the shears, every careful shaping cut, is executed with an appreciation for the plant’s natural tendencies. This understanding enables

cuts at the wrong time of year can disrupt a plant’s growth cycle and reduce its ability to recover. For instance, spring-flowering plants are typically pruned after they bloom, while summer-flowering varieties are best pruned during their dormant period in late winter. The

cuts remove entire branches at the base, while heading cuts remove only a portion of a branch, encouraging lateral growth.

Engaging in the art of pruning and trimming goes beyond tending to plants. It forges a connection between the gardener and the garden.

it’s crafting intricate topiaries that mimic animals or creating geometric wonders in a formal garden, trimming is about moulding nature’s raw material into wonderful sculptures. Experienced gardeners understand that each plant species possesses its own

gardeners to harness the plant’s potential, enhancing its beauty without stifling its innate identity.

While the art of pruning and trimming may seem simple at first glance, it requires a delicate balance of technique and timing. Timing is crucial, as improper

technique of pruning involves precise cuts that minimise damage and promote healing.

Strategic placement of cuts, angled just so, ensures that water doesn’t collect on the wound, reducing the risk of disease. Gardeners must also decide on the type of cut: thinning

The act of pruning requires observation, assessment, and a genuine understanding of the plant’s needs.

This process of careful consideration fosters a connection that allows the gardener to respond to the ever-changing needs of the garden.

As gardeners develop

their skills, they gain confidence in their ability to nurture growth and shape beauty. The once-intimidating task of wielding sharp shears becomes a familiar dance, and the plants become willing partners in this transformative process. Gardeners learn to read the subtle cues given by their plants, responding with a nuanced touch that encourages flourishing.

In the realm of pruning and trimming, there’s a delicate interplay between precision and embracing the imperfections that nature brings. A perfectly symmetrical shrub may be pleasing to the eye, but a bit of asymmetry can add character and authenticity to a garden.

Nature herself is not rigidly uniform, and the art of pruning respects this inherent diversity.

The art of pruning and trimming is a captivating endeavour that marries science and art. It requires an understanding of plant biology, an appreciation for growth patterns, and a deep connection with nature. Gardeners who master this art form wield their shears with purpose, sculpting not just plants, but an intricate bond between themselves and the living canvas they tend. As the seasons change and the garden evolves, the art of pruning and trimming continues to shape a garden that harmoniously balances precision and organic beauty.

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IN MEMORIAM 47 Death Notice

We wish to advise the passing of

Annette Irene Rafter nee Saul

Late of Port Macquarie and Lismore On September 20, 2023 aged 72 Much loved and sadly missed Forever in our hearts Rafter, Sommer and Saul Families

Death Notice

WILLIAMS, Francis James (Ned) (Frank) Late of Maclean.

Dearly loved Son of Herbert Stanley and Catherine Helena Williams (both decd).

Dear Brother and Brother-in-law of John and Betty Williams (both decd), Marion and John Collis, Catherine and Thomas Dent (both decd), Thomas and Eileen Williams, Eddie and Christine Williams, Joan and Bob Cochrane (decd).

Much loved Uncle and Great Uncle to his many Nieces and Nephews.

Passed away peacefully 4 October 2023.

AGED 78 YEARS Privately Cremated.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at Grafton Base Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital. Many thanks to Whiddon Group Maclean who cared for Ned whilst he was in their care.

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Funeral Notice LEWIS, Raymond Robert & LEWIS, Narelle Anne Passed away together 19th September 2023.

Much loved parents to Scott & Tara, Rachelle & Greg and Matthew & Amanda.

Cherished grandparents of Siena, Baxter, Bianca, Courteney, Tianna and Riley.

Will be sadly missed by all members of the Lewis and Caflisch families.

“Dancing in Heaven” Relatives and friends are invited to attend Raymond and Narelle’s Memorial Service to be held At the Lismore Turf Club, 9A Woodlawn Road North Lismore FRIDAY 3rd November 2023 commencing at 1.00pm.

The family would prefer no black attire to be worn at the service if possible.

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Death Notice

Funeral Notice

Lance Skimmings 19.05.1944 - 2.10.2023

Passed away peacefully after battling illness aged 79.

Dearly loved husband of Judy Skimmings and loved father to Mouse, Sharon, Paul, Raymond, Alina, Helen, Jasmine, and Tiffany. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service at the Chapel of Lismore Memorial Gardens Crematorium, commencing at 10 am Friday 13th October. Sadly missed but never forgotten.

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October 12, 2023

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COMMUNITY NOTICES must be emailed to community@ heartlandmedia.com.au before 3pm Fridays Phone numbers only, no email addresses Get the word out about your Club, Membership, Events, etc ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE RSL SUB-BRANCH meets on the second Saturday of the month, with morning tea at 10am followed by the meeting, then a light luncheon from 1200. All ex-service persons and families are welcome to attend the lunch.

ALSTONVILLE & DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB To celebrate the 50 years since the amalgamation of Alstonville & Wollongbar Cricket Clubs, the Alstonville & District CC have planned several reunion activities for a reunion of former and current players to be held on the weekend of 20/21/22 October. Friday 20th October - Informal Welcome drinks/ dinner at the Federal Hotel from 6:00pm; Saturday 21st October - “Old Mates Day” at Geoff Watt Oval which includes a BBQ luncheon from 10:30 am and drinks from 4:00 pm at the Plateau Sports Club and on Sunday 22nd October a special luncheon at the Plateau Sports Club from 11:30 am onwards.

Signed cricket memorabilia will be auctioned from 2:00pm 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.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM - Join Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for a celebration of all things gardening, past and present, from botanicals to gnomes.

Our latest exhibition, Spade Work, features the garden at Crawford House Museum through the ages, as well as the award-winning gardens of the Alstonville area. It will run until Friday 24th November. Crawford House Museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open on Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. There are facilities for research about Ballina Shire families, as well as books about local history and commemorative wineglasses and keyrings for sale. For enquiries, call 6628 1829 or visit 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 call us.

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 plateau -

Alstonville & 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 Oval, Alstonville on the Sat 21st Oct. (Cricket draw for season 2023/24 still to be determined). Drinks will continue to flow 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 cupper and chat, with the formal meeting commencing at 10.30 which includes an interesting guest speaker. All visitors are welcome.

ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB - 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.

QUILTERS ALSTONVILLE We are called Plateau Quilters Alstonville we meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month at the RSL Hall Alstonville from 1pm until 4pm New members would be most welcome. Rhonda Bonner 66298267 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.

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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.

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 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) 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 Officer (0428116668) is there to lend a hand when help is needed.

She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. If you have any UFO’s (unfinished 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 CWA will be holding their cake/craft stall in River Street, outside The Greater Bank, on Friday 13th October from 8.30am – 2. 00pm.

The usual array of yummy cakes, slices, and scones will be available, together with handmade craft. Everyone is welcome!”

BALLINA COASTAL QUILTERS - We meet at the North Lakes Community Hall in Whiting Way, Ballina on a Wednesday twice a month from 9 am to 2 pm.

The group gives opportunities for friendship, support, and socialisation. and to celebrate our creative achievements in the area of quilting and related stitchery. We encourage our members to seek and share knowledge of their skills.

New members would be most welcome. The cost is $5 per session Georgia 66876834 BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB - We are taking a bus to Pacific Fair for a shopping trip on Wednesday, November 29th. Cost is $26.00. Non Probus Club members are cordially invited to join us.

Pick up times are 8:15am at Alstonville, 8:30am opposite West Tower Tavern and 8:45 at Ballina RSL at the bus stop in front of the car park. For mor information and to book a seat call Pamela 0405 776 977.

Ballina Ladies Probus Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ballina RSL Club at 10 am for a business meeting, a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two and a guest speaker.

For more information call Beryl on 0419 258 282 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 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. Held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10AM TO 12PM Carol: 0438812235 PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 18th October at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. and will feature an interesting guest speaker. There will be a Happy Hour on Friday 13th October and the end of month luncheon will be on Friday 27th October.

October will be celebrated throughout Australia as Probus Month. This celebration is in line with the United Nations Day of Older Persons. Throughout Australia, especially in the major cities, landmarks will be lit up in the Probus colours, and the theme will be Good Friends, Great Times, New Adventures.

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 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 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 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 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 WINDARA - It’s on again in 2023 - WINDARA volunteers are hosting the MELBOURNE CUP at Windara, 253 Sextonville Rd. Casino, on Tuesday 7th November. Cost is $40pp for a delicious 2 course meal.

Arrival time is 11.30am, with lunch to be served approximately 12.30pm.

Novelty and lucky door prize a feature of the day with the Cup being viewed on the wide screen. A raffle will be held and sweeps available to purchase. Bookings by Friday, 3rd November, at Cottage Collection please, or phone Windara 66623800.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED - Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm.

Contact 66626423 CASINO & DISTRICT

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COMUNITY NOTICES 51 FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INCW 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 EVENING BRANCH OF CWA - The Casino Evening Branch of the CWA meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Casino Uniting Church Hall at 6pm. Come along and have supper and find out what we do.

All welcome.

Enquiries to: Jo 0417798622 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 & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY - Meet the 4th Thursday each month.

At St Marks Anglican Hall @ 6:30pm CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the office a call on 66621217.

THE CWA CASINO Day’s next monthly meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am Thursday October 19st (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2023.

This will be followed by our AGM. The Land Cookery entry for October is an apricot roll, you do not have to be a member to submit an entry. All cookery/ recipes’ enquiries -Rita Nicholls 0429364160. All welcome, come and have a cuppa and see what we are about. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.

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 Griffins, 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 FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP will meet again on Thursday Nov 2nd, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Hill Hall on the Summerland Way. As well as our usual Crafty U.F. O’s, this will be our Melbourne Cup fun day. Dress up in your finery; prizes & games; prizes for homemade or home decorated hat/fascinator; and please bring a plate for a shared lunch. For more details, please phone Sue: 66633233.

CASINO COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC will be held upstairs at the Casino RSM Club on Sunday the 15th of October from 10.00am Come along and enjoy some great country music.

and take advantage of the meals & drinks offered by the RSM Club.

New Artists always welcome.

Free entry, raffles and lucky door prize More Info contact Carole 0438641500 AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:001:30pm 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 3pm-5.30pm @ $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.

ELTHAM ELTHAM MASONIC LODGE The Eltham Masonic Lodge welcomes all masons, to attend their monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Tuesday, each month (except in January, at the Eltham Masonic Temple. The meetings commence at 7.30 pm, but we have a few savouries & a drinks beforehand, as a welcome.

Information ring Col 0416530456 EVANS HEAD 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 9am12noon 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.

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GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; 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 finish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.

GRAFTON SCHAEFFER HOUSE is looking fresh after the weeks of hard work inside to rearrange the furniture and clean and restore the cabinets that hold so much of our history on display. We are also preparing the next display for the Jacaranda Festival at the end of October. The gardens have been especially attended to so that we can present a beautiful floral display for all our visitors.

Thanks to the staff of Clarence Valley Council for making repairs to Schaeffer House so that our Historical Society & Museum continues to protect and conserve our great collection for 92 years!

Please pay us a visit to see why so many who come here say “It’s one of the best we have seen” Open Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sunday 1 – 4pm.

CWA GRAFTON Branch will be holding their Land Cooking Competition Days on Saturday, 18th November 2023 and Saturday, 17th February 2024.

This cooking is open to CWA and members of the public and judge’s decision will be final.

The categories for 18th November are: S1- Boiled Fruit Cake S2- Sultana Cake S5- Chocolate Cake S7Moist Apricot Roll S9- Gluten Free Whole Orange Cake S11- Remembrance Biscuits S13- Lemon & Carrot Marmalade Entries for the first Cooking Competition are to be in by the 10th of November 2023 Nominations are to be given to the Cookery Officer, Narelle Saunders, ph. 0428415512, no later than the above dates, and brought to the Grafton CWA rooms no later than 9.30am, on the days of judging.

First and second place winners will be cooking for Group Cooking Day, March 2024 at Glenreagh. If either of first or second place winners are unable to do so, consideration will be given to the other entries. Grafton Branch meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in CWA rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Sts. Morning tea is at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome. On 13th October, we will be starting with the Annual General Meeting, followed by the monthly meeting.

Craft mornings are held on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, starting at 9.30am.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB - Perhaps it’s time to find 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 SENIORS BE FIT EXERCISE CLASSES 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.

CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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, Thurs, 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 benefits 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 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 fulltime, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulfilling lives.

At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and flourish.

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 first 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 first 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 first 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 HOME GARDEN AND EDUCATION CLUB next Meeting will be held on Thursday 12th October 1pm East Lismore Bowling Club . Special for October is Hippeastrum or Herb (may be in a pot) please bench items by 12.30pm. bring and Buy Table. Membership Fees now due. New Members welcome.

Speaker for October from ‘Our Kids ‘Further info please contact Secretary 0448294496 LISMORE CROQUET CLUB inc - 90 PLUS years Anniversary Celebration a week of events, from the 23rd to the 28th of October. The Historic club was Founded in 1928 and the club house officially opened in 1931

by Sir Philip Game. (Celebration delayed due to COVID and Floods-rebuild).

Past and Present members are invited to the Official cake cutting on the 25th of Oct at 4pm.

Ring Fay Ross on 0412910487 to book your spot, places are limited.

26th October Lismore Croquet Club Friendship Day Celebration, contact your local northern rivers croquet clubs to be added to their booking.

28th October Lismore Croquet Club is running a free “Come and Try Day” All ages, Men and Women are welcome, we are looking for NEW Members. call Fay on 0412910487.

8th Nov 2023 at 11am Next monthly meeting for members is at the Molesworth Street Clubhouse LISMORE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is Friday, 20th of October 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 Tea and Coffee, Companion Support Group. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290 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 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 first 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.

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52 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 find a PopUp 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 one-on-one, 45-minute session, that can be tailored to your individual needs! Phone Lismore Pop-up Library on 0266212464.

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-profit 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 flatpack, 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 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 CITY BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB Community BINGO every Monday Morning 10am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome Ph (02) 66 21 5991 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 rifles, meets

Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles 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 benefited from its programmes.

It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends.

The last three years have been difficult 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, McLarenSmith 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

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.

engaging environment for people over 45 years not working fulltime, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulfilling lives. At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and flourish.

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

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

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.

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.

TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the first Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

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

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.

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TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643.

A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

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 7:00-8:30pm.

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

POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Is drinking costing you more than money?

AA works and is very active in Pottsville. We meet every Thursday 7pm at St Marks 15A Coronation Ave Pottsville and local contact 1800 423 431 or 04019 45671 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 fulltime, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulfilling lives. At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and flourish.

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.

POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm.

Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

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 neighbourhood. 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.

TWEED HEADS WOLLONGBAR 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 fulltime, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulfilling lives.

At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and flourish.

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 10am. The next meeting will be on Thursday 19th October, our guest speaker is Quandy Young on the topic of” Discovery?”.

Visitors are always Welcomed.

Contact Keith on 66280393.On Wednesday 25th October we have

a fully booked bus trip to Tropical Fruit World at Duranbah.

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 NORTHERN RIVERS DAY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday October 11th - 10am until 12 noon at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all present to share, learn and benefit from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis This will be a time of sharing library content also health and wellbeing updates Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0493 075 612 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-profit 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.

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October 12, 2023

54 SPORT NEWS

'(,#'..%$/&2.#*$'&$!,3('$!&#$-"#,*$&+45-,)$ 67"+,!,)"',&%$"'$898:$-"),!,)$3"5.* Thirteen boxers have been selected by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to compete at the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games in November, with the event a direct qualification opportunity for the Paris Olympics.

Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Harry Garside, Yusuf Chothia, Charlie Senior, Shannan Davey, Callum Peters, Adrian Paoletti and Teremoana Teremoana will contest the men’s events for Australia, while Tokyo Olympian Caitlin Parker, Monique Suraci, Tiana Echegaray, Tina Rahimi, Tyla McDonald and Marissa Williamson Pohlman will compete in the women’s events.

Solomons 2023 acts as the continental qualifying event for boxing, with the winner of each weight class at the Pacific Games earning a quota by name for Paris 2024.

Chef de Mission for the Australian Team at the Pacific Games Kenny Wallace welcomed the announcement.

“Congratulations to each of the boxers on their selection to the Australian Team for the 2023 Pacific Games,” Mr Wallace said.

“This is an amazing squad that I have no

doubt will represent Australia with pride and honour in Solomon Islands.

“The Pacific region has produced so many great boxers, and with Paris Olympic qualification on the line we know competition will be fierce.

“As a big squad of 13 athletes with some familiar names from the Tokyo Olympics, the boxers and coaches will contribute greatly to the strong Australian team culture on the ground in Honiara.

Congratulations again to each of the athletes on today’s selection, and to the coaches, families and supporters who have helped them achieve this milestone.”

Twenty-six-year-old Garside, who made history winning Australia’s first ever Olympic medal in Tokyo, said he is hungry for more.

“It’s always a special feeling pulling on the green and gold,” Garside said. “It’s been a few years since I’ve properly competed for Australia, I’m so excited to get over to Solomons Islands and try to win that Olympic quota.

“About 10 of my 110 career fights have been against athletes from the

Pacific – all of them hard fights. Whenever we come up against Pacific boxers you know they’ll be athletic, gifted, so we know this will be a good, hard tournament for all the Aussies.

“The Pacific Games is such an awesome

heartbreak of missing out on qualifying for an Olympics in 2016, then having the accomplishment and fulfilling a lifelong dream to become an Olympian in Tokyo, but not having my dream performance.

opportunity to connect with other sports representing Australia, great athletes who are chasing their own sporting dreams.”

Fellow Tokyo Olympian and 2023 World Championship silver medallist Caitlin Parker said her experience boxing for Australia for almost a decade will drive her towards success at the Pacific Games.

“It feels incredible to make this team,” Parker said. “I know what I need to do – I’ve felt the

“I pull so much from those experiences and know I’ll do whatever it takes to not feel that way again.

“The changing point in this Olympic cycle is I truly believe in myself.

In March this year I won silver at the World Championships and beat the opponent who beat me at Tokyo. Constantly making improvements.

“This Australian boxing team is incredible, the support we show each other, it’s such a great culture. To be back in a multisport

environment with so many great Aussie athletes will be really special – I know we’ll be cheering all the other sports on and they’ll have our back too.”

“This is my first Pacific Games and first time in Solomon Islands, another fantastic culture to experience and I can’t wait to compete and represent Australia in November.”

Boxing Australia President Phillip Goodes was thrilled at the announcement.

“On behalf of the Boxing Australia Board and Staff I would like to congratulate each individual athlete, coach, and support staff on their selection to the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games Australian Team,” Mr Goodes said.

“It is an amazing achievement by each athlete, with the acknowledgement to their dedication, determination, resilience, and professionalism to achieve selection and Boxing Australia wishes the team the best of luck in their endeavours for success at the 2023 Pacific Games.

“Boxing Australia looks forward to providing ongoing support to the team’s preparation prior to

and during the Pacific Games, we look forward to a successful campaign by the Australian Team providing winning athletes an opportunity for representation at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.”

Australia will send a team of 76 athletes across the sports of Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Beach Volleyball, Judo, Sailing, Taekwondo and Weightlifting. The 2023 Pacific Games offer a direct Paris 2024 qualification opportunity for boxers and the mixed archery team, as well as world ranking points vital for qualification and international experience across other sports.

Taekwondo is the final sport to be announced, with team selections expected in mid-October.

The Pacific Games will see more than 5000 athletes and officials from 24 nations compete across 24 sports in Solomon Islands capital Honiara from 19 November to 2 December.

Solomons 2023 is the third time Australia has participated after first being invited to compete in several sports at Port Moresby 2015.

!"#$%&#'($)&"*'$*+*$%,--.#*$/")0$&%$ '(.$*"%1$!&#$"%&'(.#$*."*&% The region’s beaches are set to be splashed with pink as children throw on their iconic rash shirts for the launch of the Far North Coast Surf Life Saving (SLS) Nippers season, which starts this Sunday, 8 October, with the proud support of Newcastle Permanent.

Open to children between the ages of five and fourteen, the surf skills program teaches CPR and lifesaving techniques, surf safety, as well as rescue experience, all while completing fun surf sport activities.

Newcastle Permanent Branch Manager, David Parker, said the customer-owned

organisation is proud to support Far North Coast SLS and help make the Nippers program more affordable for families.

“It’s fantastic to see so many Nippers enrolled this season to learn vital water safety and rescue skills,” Mr Parker said.

“The iconic pink rash shirts do a fantastic job at embedding sun safety

in our community’s young ones, as well as being highly visible on the beach.

“I always know summer is nearby when I start seeing kids in those unmissable pink rashies popping up at my local beach.”

Far North Coast Director of Surf Life Saving, David Rope,

said the Nippers experience is tailored to ensure children get the most out of the program.

“We have a fantastic partnership with Newcastle Permanent, dating back more than 15 years, helping us deliver services to keep beachgoers safe,” Mr Rope said.

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open to children from five years of age, giving little ones plenty of fun activities as well as helping them become comfortable around the water.

“For our 13- and 14-year-olds, the program teaches important surf life rescue skills to keep themselves and the community safe.

“Nippers is a brilliant way for children to get active, and a great way to build confidence through learning new skills.”

Nippers is run across all 10 Far North Coast SLS clubs from Yamba to Fingal Rovers. To find your nearest Nippers program visit www. slsfnc.com.au.

Every year, Newcastle Permanent invests almost $1.5 million into local communities through its partnerships, employee donations, volunteering and fundraising programs.

This includes support for every SLS club from the Central Coast to the Queensland border.

The Northern Rivers Times

October 12, 2023

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This Thursday will be an 18-hole single stableford commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am this event will be followed by the annual general meeting of the Coraki Veterans Golf Club.

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CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 5/10/23 A field of 45 golfers contested the October Monthly Medal Winner B Micheal, vets winner E Reddell, 2nd T Perkins, 3rd T Foster, free game J Kelly. Chicken/ball winners W Lunnon, M Bruggy, S Toms, J Sauer, k Rogers, T Patch, N Blake, M Perkins, J Gibson, T McBurney.

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