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October 19, 2023

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The price of Rous County Council’s move to Ballina

By Sarah Waters The cost of Rous County Council’s move from Lismore to Ballina has come to light with a development application, currently sitting with Ballina Shire Council, citing a price tag of more than $17 million.

Rous purchased one of Ballina’s most iconic properties in August 2021, the former Thursday Plantation site (about 71 hectares) at 57 Gallans Road, for $6,850,000.

The cost to develop the site into its new headquarters is estimated to be a further $17,114,039 if Ballina Shire Council approve the DA. Rous is currently using two buildings on the site; one building houses its water services operations and workshop.

The other building is used as an office space for Rous County Council staff and a visitor centre.

Documents, submitted as part of the DA, reveal

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plans to convert the water services/workshop building into a new office facility.

It will include a staff kitchen, break room, storage area, records facility, multi faith room and an outdoor area.

A mechanical and electrical workshop and a new back-up diesel generator are also included in the proposal.

The existing visitor centre will be transformed into the new Rous council chambers as well as a training facility, committee and conference rooms, new kitchen, bathroom and storeroom.

Alterations to the internal road network and parking spaces will be made as well as additional landscaping.

An open green space on the site, which has large trees, and the disused Tea Tree hedge maze (formerly part of Thursday Plantation) will be turned into 4000 square meters of vehicle storage.

It will house 15

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vehicles, including two crane tipper trucks, a three-ton excavator and trailer as well as four council fleet vehicles under the proposal.

Staff and visitor carparking for 60 vehicles is also planned.

The site still includes the once highly visited tee tree plantation.

No plans have been made for that section of the land yet.

Rous has leased its administration office in Molesworth Street, Lismore, for about 30 years.

It owns three depots two located in Lismore and one located in Woodburn.

One of its depots in Lismore was destroyed by the 2022 floods.

In June 2016, the former Rous County Council (trading as Rous Water) and Richmond River County Council and Far North Coast County Council (trading as Far North Coast Weeds) combined as one organisation - Rous County Council.

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In a statement to the Northern Rivers Times a spokesperson for Rous County Council said since 2016, consistent effort has been invested to align and integrate the three businesses.

“During the period 2019-2021 this included investigating options to purchase a suitable strategically located property within the local government areas of Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Richmond Valley, being Rous’s core operational footprint,” the spokesperson said.

“Factors that were considered included a site that could accommodate council chambers, administration and depot activities and where the majority of staff could be colocated.”

The Rous spokesperson said consideration was also given to a site that could accommodate future growth.

Multiple properties, including several in Lismore, were considered, but they

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were located on a flood plain or constrained by size and zoning.

“Overall, property ownership provides better security and financial outcomes over the longer term than leasing.

“Ultimately this project will deliver financial benefit through the ownership of the asset, and via the saving on commercial rent and reduced cost impacts from flood recovery,” the spokesperson said.

Rous hope to be fully relocated to the Ballina site by 2025 - subject to development consent from Ballina Shire Council.

Rous said the cost of the proposed development was part of its long-term financial plan and capital expenditure program and it made more business sense, therefore reducing the cost to rate payers.

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from federal and state governments.

Rous’ main income source (80 per cent) comes from the constituent council contributions for the supply of bulk water, which generates about $25 million - $30 million in revenue a year.

Rous aims to apply for applicable grant funding, as it becomes available, to assist with the associated costs for its new headquarters in Ballina.

Rous County Council supplies water in bulk to Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay, and Richmond Valley residents.

A population of around 100,000 is serviced by this water supply system.

It also combats the spread of targeted weeds across the Northern Rivers and is the flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley.

Rous is the first and only multi-purpose County Council in NSW.

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High Time you had Tea in this Ulmarra garden

By Samantha Elley the festival this year, The weather has warmed and the jacarandas are blooming, which means one thing.

The Jacaranda Festival is on and its time to head to Grafton to enjoy the festivities.

For those who are wanting a special experience, then the High Tea in the Garden is highly recommended.

From 28th October to 5th November, Wendy Gordon, owner of the only open garden during

will be holding daily high teas while it is on.

“We will be open from 9am to 5pm each day,” she said.

“I have about 500 petunias and hopefully we will get rain soon, so they will be all lovely for the festival.”

Wendy is no stranger to catering for groups and is baking up the scones, cakes, slices and many sandwiches that will go with the lovely spread that will be on offer.

“People need to come and see the village of

Ulmarra as it has been done up beautifully,” she said.

“Then we are just down the road, so people can come for high tea afterwards.”

High Tea in the Garden is at 11 Coulters Lane, Ulmarra and the cost is $20 per person.

“There is no need to book, unless it is a large group,” said Wendy.

“Just so I can have the table set up for the numbers.”

Bookings can be made to Wendy on 0432 741 947.

New group established to fight for trains

By Samantha Elley Tenterfield residents want their trains back and they are prepared to fight for them.

This was the consensus at a meeting held on Thursday, September 21 at the George Inn dining room of the Royal Hotel at morning tea.

Convenor Allen Crosthwaite said the purpose of the meeting was to identify train supporters and form a local Trains North group to carry forward the campaign, share information and educate the community and media.

“There are many myths circulating in the community about the costs of restoring the rail line, government

attitude and the role of councils,” said Mr Crosthwaite.

“For regional growth we all need to work together to achieve transport justice.”

The need for trains, according to the group, is due to the lack of direct public transport between Armidale and Wallangarra.

“Since the pandemic, (the) only coach service between Sydney and Brisbane ceased operations,” said Mr Crosthwaite.

“As a result, residents in towns and villages are facing numerous challenges when travelling to Queensland for medical and other needs.”

The meeting was attended by about 20 people, including

Tenterfield councillors Peter Murphy and Greg Sauer.

Mr Sauer said he and most of the councillors supported a train line and believed it would benefit business and tourism.

Discussions on the cost of the reinstatement of a train line were heard and it was agreed a request be made to the government to fund a cost-benefit study.

Towns that would benefit from the reinstatement of this train line include Armidale, Guyra, Deepwater, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Wallangara.

Mr Crosthwaite said Trains North Inc. had a petition of 10k+ signatures to deliver to the Legislative Assembly.

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October 19, 2023

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MURWILLUMBAH FARMERS’ MARKET – A WIN FOR ALL

By Sarah Waters From humble beginnings, Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market has grown from 11 stalls under the shed to an award-winning must-see market with close to 50 stallholders selling some of the region’s best produce.

Last Wednesday, ‘Murbah’ Farmers’ Market took out the award for community sustainability at the 2023 Tweed Sustainability Awards.

Judges recognised how the market supports local farmers and educates the community about the importance of eating fresh, local, and seasonal food.

Special mention was given to how the market has also helped to significantly reduce waste each week.

Stallholders at the market now use donated crockery to serve their produce.

It is washed by the market’s Assistant Manager Gavin Powell so it can be re-used the following week, which has resulted in a 75 per cent reduction in rubbish being thrown out.

The initiative has also helped to cut down costs for the stallholders, who no longer have to spend as much on paper cups

and plates.

The local win at the Tweed Sustainability Awards, comes off the back of a major national win.

A few weeks ago, the market was chosen as the

the community and the stallholders.

“It was amazing - when I got the phone call about our national win I almost fainted,” Ms Strodder said.

“In the last few months,

to provide farmers in the Tweed Valley with a place to sell their produce.

Everything on offer is made or grown by the stallholders, which has not only reduced food

produce during the 2022 floods and more recently during the hailstorms.

Ms Strodder said covid sparked a big interest in the market with some stallholders reporting sales going up by 50 per

The Murbah Farmers’ Markets management committee, from left, Bronwyn Yeldham, Claire Strodder, Jodie Viccars, Jeremy Gudsell, Will Everest, Gavin Powell, Gary Miller.

People’s Choice 2023 Winner of Australia’s Outstanding Farmers Market at the Harvey Norman and Delicious Produce Awards.

The region’s food producers were acknowledged for their incredible resilience during the extreme weather events over the past few years.

The market was again recognised for delivering an important and valuable community asset that contributed to local wellbeing and economic health.

Market Manager Claire Strodder said the recent wins were wonderful for

we’re seeing people who are coming to the markets to connect with people and the community - we’ve got mother’s groups coming and Rotary members it’s become a meeting spot.

“People might end up buying some bananas and maybe getting a coffee, but we also have our very dedicated weekly shoppers as well.

“It’s just been wonderful the atmosphere and that community connection,” she said.

The Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market was established in 2011

miles, but has created a paddock to plate connection.

A discerning and health-conscious customer base, who wants to know where their food is coming from, has helped the market gain a dedicated following.

Other people simply enjoy chatting with the friendly market folk each week.

The community has also stood behind its farmers, who have struggled through the significant weather events.

Most of the farmers lost all their seedlings and

cent during that time.

“People just didn’t want to go into the shopping centres, they were wanting to be outdoors,” she said.

“To make the space, so we could social distance, we moved all the vegetable and food stalls outside and then we just grew even more.

“Covid was a massive game changer for that, and it also brought to the forefront where our food is coming from.

“When things couldn’t get through borders, we had all this amazing local produce on our doorstep.

“We’re in such an amazing part of the

world where we have access to all this food that can mostly be grown locally all year around.”

Ms Strodder took on the role of market manager 18 months ago, after years of being a dedicated marketgoer herself.

She also worked at one of the farmer’s stalls while she was on a working holiday visa 10 years ago.

“It’s just amazing to see it all come full circle,” she said.

“Our farmers are incredibly resilient and passionate they turn up every week because they want to supply the community with their produce.”

Eleven local farmers’ and producers were the founding stallholders of the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Markets with some of them still selling there today.

All people are welcome to attend the market, held every Wednesday morning, from 7am - 11am, at the Murwillumbah Showground.

Close to 50 stallholders offer a wide range of local produce, including organic fruit and vegetables, freshly baked sourdough breads, seafood, fermented foods and drinks, honey, eggs, chutneys, raw treats and great coffee.

If you are able to donate crockery, including ceramic plates, bowls and glass jars, to the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market please contact Claire Strodder at: manager@murwillumbahfarmersmarket.com.au or on 0415 328 672. It will help the market to continue to reduce waste by supplying stallholders with reusable items to serve their food.

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October 19, 2023

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JOIN THE BIGGEST GARAGE SALE DAY ON THE NORTHERN RIVERS

FIND A TREASURE: Second Hand Saturday hosts hundreds of garage sale events, where old collectible items including Vinyl records (pictured) have been sold in the past

By Sarah Waters A region-wide celebration to promote re-use over landfill is back with Second Hand Saturday kicking off again on November 4.

Jointly hosted by Northern Rivers councils, North East Waste and NSW Environment Protection Authority, Second Hand Saturday hosts hundreds of garage sales across the region.

Last year, more than 625 garage sales were held across Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and the Tweed.

Residents have until Wednesday, October 25, to register their garage sale and have it featured in the list of Second Hand Saturday events.

Council’s Resource Recovery Education Officer Yvette van Amstel said garage sales were an important part of the circular economy

and encouraged the community to take part if they had any unwanted items lying about.

“Over the past few years, Second Hand Saturday has saved literally thousands of second-hand items from heading to landfill,” Ms van Amstel said.

“Instead, these items become someone else’s treasure, which is what the circular economy is all about.

“Selling pre-loved goods and buying second-hand is a great way to earn or save some extra cash, keep items circulating within our community and reduce our impact on the environment.”

North East Waste representative Linda Tohver said last year’s Second Hand Saturday event was immensely popular.

“This will be the fifteenth Second Hand Saturday event hosted by NE Waste since 2005,”

Ms Tohver said.

“In that time, we’ve seen all sorts of garage sale events - joint-street garage sales with neighbours, fundraisers for community groups and charitable causes, swap sales and ‘pay what you think it’s worth’ sales.

“Second Hand Saturday is free to join, easy to register and gives buyers and sellers an opportunity to help reuse and recycle.”

To register your garage sale for free, head to www. secondhandsaturday. com.au before Wednesday, October 25 to ensure your event is listed in local newspapers and on the Second Hand Saturday website, Facebook page and mobile app.

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Local woman wins $20,000 on favourite TV show

By Samantha Elley Goonellabah woman Angie Woods is a big fan of the Channel 9 programme Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

“I’d been wanting to go on it for years,” she said.

“And I would watch it for years and my hubby would yell out ‘Love, your boyfriend’s on’.”

Despite repeated attempts applying, nothing happened.

“Two years ago…I applied and all of a sudden, I got an email and then six months after that, they said ‘We are going to video call you.’

“Then they said ‘Don’t call us, we will call you’.

“I didn’t think anything more about it.

“All of a sudden I got an email saying you’re successful.”

Flights were booked, accommodation set and Angie and her daughter Kristy flew down to Melbourne.

“My daughter paid for her own flights,” said Angie.

“I’ve got four good friends in Melbourne.

They all came to watch the recording of the show.”

Angie had no dreams of winning big, she just wanted to have fun.

This was the first thing she told Eddie during the Fastest Finger First round.

Angie admitted to ‘her boyfriend’ that all the contestants had nicknamed themselves the RASCALS. “It’s the first initial of

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“We are here for fun!”

Angie explained she didn’t have any kind of plan to win the show.

“I am not brainy,” she said.

“There’s no such thing as strategy and it was just so much fun, and I’ve always loved Eddie and I finally got to meet (him).”

Angie lost her husband in 2019 but when she went on the show some of his ashes were with her in a locket around her neck, which Eddie addressed.

“Your wonderful husband of 21 years passed away in 2019 and you carry him around in a locket,” said Eddie.

“Just for today, because he loved you as well,” Angie responded.

He suggested she rub the locket for luck, and lucky it was.

Angie walked away from the show with $20,000 after answering correctly the following question: ‘Which of these

singers is known as ‘The Godfather of Shock Rock’?’ A. Rob Zombie B. Alice Cooper C. Ozzy Osbourne D. Sid Vicious “At the end when I got that question, thank goodness they can edit…I knew it wasn’t Rob Zombie or Sid Vicious,” Angie said.

“I thought it was Ossy Osbourne or Alice Cooper, I always bought his records back in the day.

“I said ‘It might be Ossy Osbourne’ thinking out loud.

“Eddie said ‘I can’t take might Angie, who are you going to pick’.”

Then Angie remembered Alice Cooper’s shock tactics of biting heads off bats and she yelled out loud “S*&^, it’s Alice Cooper, s%^& I said s^&*!”

Then Kristy was asked to come down to celebrate her mum’s win.

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Lismore show girls shine

By Samantha Elley Big congratulations to Lilly and Heidi.

It was the dinner to kick off a week of the North Coast National and to reveal who the

Lismore Show Girls Teen winner

2023 Young Woman and Teen Showgirls would be.

President of the North Coast National, John Gibson welcomed diners with an introductory speech.

“We are very optimistic about what is going to happen over this week,” he said.

“It is one of the best programs we have had in a long time.

“The value you get by coming to the show is second to none.”

From there we were introduced to the three Young Woman entrants and the two Teen Showgirl entrants.

The Young Woman entrants were: • Tegan Maluta of Howard’s Grass who is studying for her real estate licence.

• Eliza O’Toole of Bungawalbyn, a garlic farmer and disability support worker • Lilly Munce of McKees Hill who is currently doing her HSC The Teen Showgirl entrants were:

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• Heidi Clure of Evans Head whose dream is to work on a station • Ashlee Rugendyke who breeds her own cattle and wants to own her own cattle stud The Young Woman

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October 19, 2023

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A Day of Arts on the Green

By Samantha Elley A cloudless blue sky greeted those who attended Woodburn’s Arts on the Green last Saturday.

It was held at the

old bowling club in Richmond Street and thanks to funding from the Department of Community and Justice and the organisation of the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre (MRNC), locals were

able to enjoy a range of activities for free.

Woodburn children were able to create their own art work which was then displayed and some were even sold, much to the delight of the budding young artists.

There was live music, circus acts, arts and crafts, blow up castles and plenty of food to be enjoyed.

MRNC’s Jill Samuels said the day was the second in a series of three events the

government has funded for residents in the Mid-Richmond area.

“The third and final event will be held in Coraki,” she said.

“It is called Splash Fest and will include waterslides, markets and

live music, with food trucks and children’s entertainment.”

Splash Fest is on at Windsor Park, 25 Bridge St, Coraki on Saturday 25 November, from 11am to 4pm.

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NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS HELPING REDUCE DISASTER RISKS The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is inviting Northern Rivers community organisations and local services to engage with a new disaster preparedness project in the region.

With a forecasted hot, dry summer approaching, NCOSS has appointed Resilient Lismore as the host service for the Disaster Ready Together – Community Sector Capability project to help reduce the impacts of future disasters on vulnerable communities in the Northern Rivers.

The aim of the project is to build a more collaborative approach to disaster risk reduction, working with vulnerable communities and non-government organisations to strengthen links between community organisations and emergency management

agencies.

Resilient Lismore has been at the forefront of coordinating community-led disaster recovery in Lismore since 2017 and has worked closely with communities in the Northern Rivers impacted by the 2022 disaster.

“Many of our local community services were heavily impacted by the floods and landslides we experienced in 2022,” Resilient Lismore Executive Director, Elly Bird said.

“This project is about ensuring that next time disaster strikes the helpers can continue to help, and that our local organisations can do more now to help people prepare for future events. This project is about being disaster ready together.

“We are engaging with organisations across the Lismore, Kyogle

and Richmond Valley LGAs right now, and encourage organisations to get in touch with us to be a part of the project.

“There will be a workshop on 6 November and a conference in February.

We are keen to have a strong representation at those events, and encourage organisations to register on our website.”

Resilient Lismore is partnering with local organisations Rekindling the Spirit, Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre and Kyogle Together on the project.

NCOSS CEO, Joanna Quilty, has welcomed the engagement of Resilient Lismore and its local partners to deliver the project.

“We know that certain communities and population groups –

people with disability, those who are homeless or in precarious housing, older people – are more vulnerable and will be most impacted by disasters, and that it’s trusted, local organisations who are there for them as they try to piece their lives back together,” Ms Quilty said.

“But too often, these communities and the local organisations who support them are not involved in the early stages of disaster management, and subsequently not well included as part of the ongoing recovery.

“If the community sector is better included in planning for disasters, preventative action can be taken to reduce risks, such as working together to ensure everyone is prepared and has a plan. Better involvement of social service organisations

should also improve communication and coordination during and after disasters.”

NCOSS is partnering with AbSec and the Local Community Services Association to deliver the Community Sector Disaster Capability project in three locations - the Hawkesbury, Southern NSW as well as Northern Rivers.

Friday 13th October is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with the focus on ‘Fighting inequality for a resilient future’.

This project is funded through the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (DRRF) which is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments.

DRRF projects are targeted at locally led initiatives to help keep communities safe in the future.

The DRRF has three

funding streams and offers $52 million in total to build resilience and help reduce, mitigate and manage the risks of future disasters.

The Community Sector Disaster Capability project is funded under the DRRF Local & Regional Risk Reduction stream, which aims to deliver direct risk reduction and risk mitigation solutions, build capabilities in disaster risk reduction, and promote collaboration between local communities, councils and other stakeholders.

Find out more about the project via the QR Code bellow.

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Tamara Smith welcomes funding for Fletcher Street but maintains call for Federal Funding Today, Member for Ballina and Greens MP Tamara Smith has congratulated Byron Bay’s Fletchers Street Cottage and their advocates, after it was announced that they would receive $125,000 in state government funding. This in addition to the community funds of $400,000 that has been raised.

Byron Shire has the highest rate of homelessness in NSW – it’s critical that Fletcher Street Cottage, and all the hard-working organisations supporting our community in this tough time, have the funding they need.

Ms Smith has worked with the staff and has worked weekly with the Minister’s office to look for ways to ensure that this vital service for the community to be

able to continue. As the housing crisis continues to be left unaddressed by the Federal and NSW Labor Governments, the demand for these services will increase.

Quotes attributable to Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina: “ I welcome the NSW Minister’s decision to support the Fletcher Street Cottage as they get ready to apply for ongoing funding. This result is a testament to the advocacy of the manager and staff of the Byron Community Centre, and members of

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our community. “ “The funding amount is not enough and given the fact that we have the highest rates of rough sleeping and homelessness in Byron Shire in NSW we need to see much more investment from state and federal Labor governments in programs like Fletcher Street.”

“Not for profits like Fletcher Street are doing the heavy lifting and the work that our State and Federal governments have a responsibility to do and are not doing.”

“Our community is experiencing a housing crisis of extreme proportions, and we need all Labor representatives in government to prioritise housing support and relief across all available levers.”

Mental Health Advocates Unite to Publish their Book in Honour of Mental Health Awareness Month Momentum Collective, a leading provider of mental health support services in Northern Rivers, celebrated a significant milestone by supporting their clients to launch their own book to raise awareness of mental health. The event, held at the Connections Centre on Thursday, October 12, was a testament to the resilience and creativity of Momentum’s clients as they shared their personal stories of overcoming mental health challenges.

The day commenced with an Acknowledgement to Country and welcomed over 30 guests including clients, staff and Tweed Shire Councilor Nolan Firth.

Vanessa Riggs, Momentum’s Service Manager, emphasised the importance of mental health and the transformative influence it has had on clients engaged in regular creative writing workshops at the centre.

“Together, we celebrated the

remarkable talents of our clients and engaged in a meaningful dialogue about the significance of mental health support, underlining the profound impact of this book on our clients’ lives.”

One of Momentum’s cherished clients, Wayne, who refers to the Connections Centre as his second home, emotionally shared his gratitude during the event, saying, “The Connections Centre has truly saved my life. It’s my sanctuary, where I find safety and support whenever life feels overwhelming.”

The book is available for preorder via the email communications@ mymomentum.org.au or via phone number 1300 900 091.

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October 19, 2023

12 NEWS

Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW homes.

The latest statistics gathered by FRNSW indicate there were 1063 residential fires during winter this year, an increase of 119 on the same season last year.

It’s the largest number of winter residential fires in NSW since 2019 when 1092 such blazes were recorded.

Eight people were killed in preventable winter residential fires this year, compared to 17 deaths in 2022.

There were 115 people injured by fires in the home this winter, an increase of 28 on last year.

The leading cause of winter residential fires this year was human activity (557 cases), followed by undetermined causes

(135), arson (108), electrical faults (66) and overheating (45).

In 462 or 43-percent of cases, fires broke out in kitchens or cooking areas; 113 or 11-percent

in the bedroom; 63 fires or six percent in loungerooms; and 40 or four percent in garages and workshops.

FRNSW Acting Assistant Commissioner

– Community Safety, David Felton, said the figures reinforce the need for working smoke alarms in New South Wales homes.

“When was the last

time you checked your home’s smoke alarm was working?” Act. Assistant Commissioner Felton, said.

“In almost half the fires we go to each winter,

there’s no working smoke alarm present.

“That’s not going to protect you or your loved ones if a fire breaks out,” he said. ”Invest a few dollars in a smoke alarm or two and ensure they’re rigged to sound in unison if flames do occur.

“Increase your chance of survival by creating a home evacuation plan, identifying practical escape routes in your home.

“Also remember to look out for seniors or older loved ones in our communities.

“They might need your help to remain safe from fires in their homes.”

“You can easily book a free home safety visit from FRNSW by visiting our website: https:// www.fire.nsw.gov.au/ visits “Firefighters will inspect your home, provide safety advice and even fit a 10-year smoke alarm, free of charge, if necessary.”

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October 19, 2023

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Byron Bay community worker named 2023 NSW Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year

HE LEFT A LARGE LEGACY TO LITERATURE AND ART Title: The Man Behind the Prize Author: Paul J Greguric Price: $19.95 Publisher: Shawline Publishing

By Samantha Elley Have you ever wondered why it is called The Archibald Prize?

This is the event that is held every year in the Art Gallery of NSW, visited by thousands of Sydneysiders and tourists, to view the offerings from artists of portraits of famous Australians.

Then there is the Archibald fountain in Hyde Park.

Both the prize and the fountain are an enduring legacy to a man who was the founding editor of the Australia’s most iconic magazine and newspaper, The Bulletin.

In his latest book Paul Greguric delves into and shares the life of J.F. Archibald.

While not much is known about the man behind the prize, Greguric does an excellent job of revealing his history and possibly his motivations throughout his working life.

As editor of The Bulletin, Archibald uncovered and nurtured the careers of many Australian writers and artists, who are today well known for their craft.

Writers and artists such as Miles Franklin, Banjo Paterson, Norman Linday and Henry Lawson, all felt the encouragement of Archibald as he informed and entertained 19th century Australians through early media.

In 1900 Archibald commissioned John Longstaff, an artist from Melbourne to paint a portrait of Henry Lawson for 50 guineas.

He was so impressed with the portrait, he put aside money in his will to continue an annual portrait prize which was first awarded in 1921.

When he started writing his book on the life of J.F. Archibald, Greguric was living in a men’s shelter.

He would go to the library every day to write and research his book, then head back to the shelter at night.

He grew up in Adelaide and studied at Sydney University.

After graduating Greguric taught English in NSW high schools for more than 20 years.

He has published both fiction and non-fiction articles in newspapers and magazines and now lives in the Sydney suburb of Waterloo.

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Fletcher Street Cottage community worker Amanda Peters has been named the 2023 Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year, for her personal commitment and support for the growing number of people sleeping rough throughout the Byron Bay region.

The recognition is part of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country.

The awards are run by The Centre for Volunteering to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of volunteers working across all sections of communities throughout the state.

The Northern Rivers regional award winners for individual and team categories were also announced today at a special ceremony in Tweed Heads.

2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award recipients for the Northern Rivers region are: Young Volunteer of the Year - Justine Foldi from Tweed Heads Nineteen-year-old Justine Foldi gives her time with the Agape Outreach Service Op Shop, helping to sort clothes and household items for sale.

Money raised from the shop is the main source of funding for the outreach service, which helps people in need, or without a home, with hot meals, laundry and showering, hampers, job-ready training and access to other community services. Justine’s volunteering helps Agape provide support to people

in need from the border to Byron Bay. Adult Volunteer of the Year - John Maloney from Lismore North Coast Radio volunteer presenter John Maloney has been helping people stay connected with vital community services, support, and emergency information for more than forty years.

The community radio presenter volunteers twice a week, also helping to raise money for local causes and to protect and share local Lismore history via his community Facebook page. John is a vital source of information during emergency events.

He continued to broadcast during the recent devastating floods in 2022 until he was rescued by boat.

Senior Volunteer of the Year – Amanda Peters from Byron Bay Amanda Peters coordinates the work of 40 volunteers at the Fletcher Street Cottage in Byron Bay, providing cooked meals and fresh food, emergency relief and referrals, and showers and laundry facilities for people sleeping rough or in need of help.

She provides an extra level of care and understanding for people and their personal adversity and circumstances that help to restore dignity, improve well-being, and connect people with life-changing services.

Volunteer Team of the Year – The Pink Ladies – Tweed Heads The nine members of the Pink Ladies volunteer team operate a laundry service for patients in

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need at the Tweed Heads Hospital, washing, folding, and delivering more than 20 loads of washing over two days each week.

The team also helps hospital staff with administrative tasks and organising equipment, as well as providing companionship to patients and visitors.

The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said: “Volunteers from across the Northern Rivers give their time and energy to help make their local community a better place.

They help build healthy and well-connected communities across the region.

“Their tireless work helps support people across health, education, sporting, and community sectors. Our awards recognise their work and give us the chance to say thank you.”

The awards are supported by principal partners the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and ClubsNSW, which represents the state’s 1,100 not-for-profit clubs.

NSW Minister with responsibility for Volunteering Jodie Harrison said: “I am immensely proud of the dedication and commitment to community that we see each year from volunteers across the state.

“The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards shine a light on these selfless efforts. Congratulations to today’s award recipients.”

ClubsNSW CEO Rebecca Riant said: “ClubsNSW proudly supports the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, and we congratulate each one of the award winners and nominees for their dedication to their communities.

“With more than 30,000 selfless individuals volunteering their time in clubs across NSW, we understand the incredible lengths that volunteers go to support and strengthen their local communities.

“The volunteers honoured by these awards truly deserve the recognition they receive and continue to be an inspiration to us all.”

Please, be bushfire ready Preparations essential to avoid repeat of previous disasters

The Bushfire Danger Period is under way in our region. After three years of high rainfall and vegetation growth, the danger is very real.

Get ready by following Rural Fire Service advice at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, downloading the ‘Hazards Near Me’ app, or contacting my office. We are always happy to hear from you.

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NEWS 15

Can you last a night without running water?

Tweed urged to sign up for Water Night and learn how to save water now With water restrictions on the horizon, Tweed Shire Council is urging everyone to sign up for Water Night and join the night’s online activities to find out why saving water now is vital.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said people taking part in the national event on Thursday 19 October would be asked to turn off their taps from 5 pm to 10 pm and spend a night without running water.

“Most of us use water more often than we think. Like nothing else, Water Night highlights how much we rely on this precious resource,” Cr Cherry said.

Go to waternight.com. au to sign up and gain details on the night’s activities.

Cr Cherry said without significant rain, the Tweed may head into water restrictions, making Water Night even more relevant than

before.

“I urge everyone in the Tweed to sign up for the night and from today, please save water now.

Together we can make our limited supply last as long as possible,” Cr Cherry said.

“If we all make a

conscious effort to use just 160 litres of water a day per person, we can delay water restrictions.

“We’re not far off – last week we each used about 177 litres a day. Cutting your daily shower time by just 2 minutes will save that precious 17

litres!”

On Friday 29 September 2023, Council began releasing water from Clarrie Hall Dam to supply the Bray Park Weir pool on the Tweed River.

The drier El Nino weather has caused river

flows in the Tweed River and Oxley River, the sources of the Tweed’s water supply, to drop.

Despite the rain over the past week, the dam’s capacity has dropped by 1% to 97% during this time.

When the level reaches

85%, Council will introduce Level 1 water restrictions in the Tweed water supply area.

“Tyalgum has its own water supply with its own constraints so Level 2 restrictions are just weeks away there, depending on rainfall levels,” Cr Cherry said.

Water carting from Uki and Tyalgum is always banned.

When water restrictions are in force, water carting from elsewhere in the Tweed to other local government areas is also banned.

Council is currently completing planning works for the proposed raising of Clarrie Hall Dam to increase the volume of water that can be stored, securing the Tweed’s water supply in the face of climate change and population growth.

Go to tweed.nsw. gov.au/water-savingsrestrictions for tips on saving water.

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October 19, 2023

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

LEEMO’s VAST KNOWLEDGE OF MEDICINE

‘Mum, HOW COME you went out the other night, locked me in, and didn’t come home ‘till the morning? Well, I want an explanation.

(It’s ‘Leemo Cat’ here addressing ‘Mum Jane’) Anything could have happened to me whilst you were out gallivanting Mum; I could have been kidnapped; and to compound my concern, you were ALSO out for the whole afternoon of that day and, as well, spent the whole morning of that day in our bathroom. Well, what’s your story?’ Naturally, I received the ‘stare glare’ from the browfurrowed thoughtless old woman; I deduced she is, without doubt, trying to conjure up some paltry subterfuge for her tawdry behaviour. (I am NOT making her a cup of tea ‘till she fesses up.)

Some minutes later, she actually spoke to me in a reasonably quiet voice, but I sensed an aura of menace in her stance. ‘Right Leemo, answer me something.

I’m sure, with that vast fount of knowledge stored in your tiny brain, you’ll know the answer. Tell me, what is a Colonoscopy Leems?’

Eeek, now that’s a word I admittedly don’t know intimately and (oh bother!) I can’t look it up ‘cos crabby-puss is sitting right in front of our computer. Hmmm.

I’ll meditate deeply and find the answer.

So, after some time, I replied. ‘Well Mum, I think the proper name is a Bumblectomy; it is also known as a Hamstercam examination.’ Oh, Dear God, the eyebrows

were raised right up to her hairline (awful look) and she spoke loudly. ‘Don’t talk such absolute crapp Leems, you haven’t EXPLAINED to me what a Colonoscopy actually is at all, you’ve simply tossed out those ridiculous ‘made-up’ names. So, WHAT IS IT Mr Smarty Pants Cat?’ Crikey, quick Leems, think think think. ‘OK Mum, I’ve remembered. A ‘KoeLun-OS-Kuh-Pee’ is an exam doctors carry out to peek in & see if there are any changes in a human’s large intestine or areas nearby. They use a big long flexible tube with eyes which slithers in, has a very good look around and then pops out again to tell the Doctor about any abnormalities.’

Mum had a dazed look on her face; no doubt enraptured by my medical knowledge.

BUT, if she thinks’ I’m finished she’s wrong; I again asked why she had stayed out all night, where she was that afternoon, and WHY she was in our bathroom all morning of the same day? I swear her countenance went greenish, but she said she would tell all.

Hmmm? ‘Well firstly Leems, I was NOT out gallivanting. I was ‘preparating’ for a KoeLun-OS-Kuh-Pee. I had to drink lots of horrid medicine stuff the night before, and again the next morning before I went to the hospital for the examination at 2pm. AND THEN, ‘cos I’d had anaesethic I slept at our caring neighbour’s house so they could watch out for me. The stuff I had to drink required I spend lots of time in our bathroom before hospital so my insides were all rinsed out and sparkly clean for the viewing tube. Gottit?’

OMG, her explanation sounds like something from a ‘Bad Jelly the Witch’ nightmare.

Obviously she’s made all this up so I shall go check with my buddies the truth about the tale she told me. Nitey with suspicious thoughts & purrsies, Leemo.

APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE Tenterfield Shire Council Following a recruitment process involving rigorous assessments and interviews, the Councillors of Tenterfield Shire Council have appointed a new Interim Chief Executive for a period of 6 months, from 16 October 2023 to 15 April 2024.

An interview panel consisting of Mayor Bronwyn Petrie,

Councillor Greg Sauer and Acting Manager HR, Workforce Development & Safety met to interview three (3) shortlisted candidates for the interim position.

Arising from these interviews, and upon resolution in the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on the 11 October 2023, Mr Glenn Wilcox was selected as the successful candidate for the interim role.

Mr Wilcox brings

over 37 years of local government experience to the position, most recently holding the position of Acting General Manager (interim) at Balranald Shire Council. Other positions held include Interim General Manager - New England Weeds Authority, Interim General Manager - Warren Shire Council, General Manager - Warren Shire Council, Acting Director

Planning & Environment - Lachlan Shire Council, Interim General Manager - Armidale Regional Council, General Manager – Armidale Dumaresq Council, General Manager – Blayney Shire Council, Director Planning & Environment - Gloucester Shire Council, and Assistant General Manager – Lachlan Shire Council.

Mayor Bronwyn Petrie said, “On behalf of Council we wish our departing Chief Executive Daryl Buckingham and his wife Amanda all the very best for the future.”

“We welcome Glenn Wilcox to our Council, and we look forward to working with him, and utilising his proven expertise to ensure councils sustainability to continue critical service delivery for our community.”

Local Land Services Board Chair recruitment process underway Applications are now open for the Local Land Services Board Chair position.

The Board Chair is responsible for driving the strategic direction and success of the organisation, while working closely with the chairs of the 11 local boards.

Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said the Local Land Services Board Chair plays an integral role, providing strategic guidance to the organisation and helping shape local services.

“We know farmers and landholders are always facing challenges, whether it’s dry conditions, fires or biosecurity threats, so it’s important we find a strong and experienced candidate to ensure the agency’s priorities are meeting the needs of landholders across NSW,” Ms Moriarty said.

“I’d like to thank

Allison Harker for the outstanding job she’s done guiding Local Land Services through some very difficult years, on the back of bushfires, drought and floods, and working alongside landholders on their long road to recovery.

“Allison’s current term ends in December 2023, and the NSW Government is undertaking due diligence by testing the water with an open, competitive, and transparent recruitment process.

“I’m committed to setting up Local Land Services for success,

which is why I want to ensure we have the most suitable person as Board Chair over the next four years.

“I would encourage Allison and anyone else who thinks they have the necessary skills and qualifications to apply. I hope to see a wide range of candidates that reflect modern agriculture.”

Passionate, innovative and highly experienced individuals, with an interest to strategically grow agricultural productivity, healthy environments and sustainable communities are being encouraged to apply.

Department of

Regional NSW Secretary Rebecca Fox said the role required a unique set of skills.

“The position requires leadership experience in chairing boards or committees, supported by a deep understanding of corporate governance and exceptional stakeholder management skills,” Ms Fox said.

“The role has a set term with a duration that allows the successful candidate to make a valuable and lasting impact that will benefit NSW communities and the state’s agriculture sector.”

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday, 22 October 2023.

For more information about the role and to apply, visit the Local Land Services website - www.lls.nsw.gov.au/ board-recruitment In line with the Local Land Services Act 2013, the term of the Board Chair is set for up to four years.

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Marine Rescue NSW boosts flood and emergency response capability Marine Rescue NSW has taken delivery of three new custom designed multi-purpose vessels, which can be deployed quickly across NSW in the event of an emergency.

The vessels form part of Marine Rescue NSW’s response to recommendations from the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry with the Service receiving $3.748 million State Government funding to build capability and capacity to support NSW SES and other agencies during significant emergencies.

Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said when the vessels are not tasked for flood response; they will be part of the Marine Rescue NSW fleet assisting boaters in need.

“The important thing about these vessels is that they can be used yearround.

“While they were funded off the back of the Flood Inquiry, the vessels will be used to help boaters on NSW waterways when they are not deployed for floods.

“These vessels have a shallow draft hull, which makes them easy to manoeuvre in challenging situations and to access a range of waterways.

“Whether these new vessels are used for a flood emergency or boating incident, the people of NSW should be confident that the fleet of rescue vessels in NSW is growing and that the committed volunteers at Marine Rescue NSW have their back as the weather warms up and boating season begins in earnest,” Minister Dib said.

Marine Rescue NSW Senior Manager Fleet Kelvin Parkin said the first three vessels built

by Yamba Welding and Engineering have been designed for ease of use.

“They carry twin 90 horsepower Suzuki outboard engines and will be a valuable asset in supporting flood rescue and recovery efforts and boaters on NSW waterways.

“They are capable of reaching a top speed of 35 knots and handle smoothly on the water, giving our volunteers a stable platform to perform rescues.

“The vessels feature a bow door allowing them to beach land and transfer people and supplies during an emergency.

“The MPVs carry a Raymarine multi-function display for chart and

navigation work,” Mr Parkin said.

Significant work has gone into both the development of the MPVs and the location of the vessels.

The first three MPVs, named Marine Rescue 20, Marine Rescue 21 and Marine Rescue 22 have been allocated to Marine Rescue NSW units in the state’s north.

MR 20 will be based at Evans Head, MR 21 will be located on the Tweed at the Point Danger Unit while MR 22 will call Port Macquarie home.

“Being state-wide assets these vessels will be deployed when called upon to assist other agencies and Marine Rescue NSW units,” Mr Parkin said.

Five more MPVs will be delivered over the coming months along with eight new inflatable rescue boats while three heavy tow support vehicles and Personal Protective Equipment will complete the program.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.

Local Landcare groups encouraged to apply for new funding MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin is urging Landcare groups in the North Coast and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) regions to apply for funding under the first phase of the $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program.

“This was a major election commitment by the Minns Labor Government ahead of the state election and I’m very pleased to see this record funding start to roll out across northern NSW,” Ms Saffin said.

“It is the largest-ever injection of funds into Landcare by any NSW Government and will support local jobs in rural and regional communities.”

The first phase of the program will activate $33 million in funding to employ up to 83 fulltime equivalent local and regional Landcare

coordinators and support staff across NSW. Coordinator and support roles will be available in all 11 LLS regions and can be subject to part time or job-sharing arrangements, where the need is demonstrated.

Funding will be awarded to incorporated Landcare NSW groups and regions through a targeted competitive grant process administered by LLS. Local and regional coordinators play a key role in the program including: • Supporting and facilitating the delivery of on-ground projects that care for the local natural environment and agricultural systems • Strengthening the capacity of Landcarers by further developing their knowledge and skills • Ensuring effective collaboration and

partnerships between Landcare groups, Local Land Services, other government agencies and Landcare NSW • Leveraging funding opportunities to maximise socioenvironmental outcomes.

Landcare NSW coordinates a 60,000-strong network of volunteers in 3,000 Landcare groups across NSW, who augment work done by landholders on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.

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22 NEWS On grounds of the profound…..by Nigel Dawe

“NO one thinks in statistics;” once said the Nobel Prize-winning Elias Canetti, “for the profound questions, all statistical methods are worthless.” Except for one infinitely fascinating facet of our existence: that being our very existence itself. The figures that ‘explain’ how we came to be as a species, let alone as individuals, are so mind-bending, that they exemplify the utterly improbable.

According to science, or the Drake equation (1961) to be more precise, only one in a million million planets have the correct, albeit exact combination of temperature, chemicals, water and conditions to support life. It has since been ‘amended’ that it could well be one in a trillion trillion probability that a planet like Earth might emerge from the lifeless intergalactic soup that is the rest of the universe.

If the above paragraph pertaining to life as we know it isn’t mindboggling enough, then how are the seriously unfathomable figures that explain you and I. Apparently it is a 1 in 400 quadrillion chance that each of us are the way we are (that being the make-up of our genes) and the ‘life’ journey that precedes us – via each of our ancestors all the way back to singular celled organisms. Fascinatingly, the probability of our parents even meeting (and staying together for long enough to produce us) is about 1 in 20,000.

Which provides an apt segue, a word that simply means ‘it follows’; for the utterly profound miracle that life and each one of us poses, in the face of an abjectly non-sentient

universe. Fitting then, that the word ‘profound’ stems from the Latin ‘profundus’ which means ‘from a vast, bottomless depth’. Evidently, we each float upon the flickering surface of a backstory that is so deep we can’t even remotely imagine.

The moral perhaps of all this is to always marvel instead of bemoan whatever presents on any given day. The fact any of us can think and feel, let alone make sense and communicate across the centuries thanks to such a thing as the written word, defies the otherwise meaningless manner in which everything else in the universe has unfolded. Or as Bernard Shaw once so insightfully said, “People are wise in proportion, not to their experience, but to their capacity for experience.”

And what deepens our capacity for experience is an honest appreciation of the sheer unlikelihood of our existence, an existence unprecedented in any place other than this planet – that we’ve each had the sheer fortune of finding ourselves on, and able to call home. As the wandering Parisian poet, Charles Baudelaire once reflected, “There are moments of existence when time and space are more profound, and the awareness of existence is immensely heightened.”

If only each of us lived in such a way as to be even vaguely aware that our lives and the moments that arise within them are outright exceptional, beyond all fathoming. Because at the end of the day, as Carolina Herrera once identified, “Sometimes the simplest things are [by far] the most profound.”

WILLIAMSON CALLS ON NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO FARMERS DEEP IN DROUGHT Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has moved a Notice of Motion in the NSW Legislative Assembly today calling on the NSW Labor Government to provide immediate support to farmers in his electorate with the region now deep in drought.

Mr Williamson said large parts of the Richmond and Clarence valleys have been identified as being in ‘intense drought’ with all other areas being declared ‘in drought’ by the Department of Primary Industries’ Combined Drought Indicator (CDI).

“Many farmers still recovering from the floods are now deep in drought and the Minns Labor Government appears unprepared with no drought plan in place,” Mr Williamson said.

“With the forecast of continuing dry weather

for the remainder of this year it is imperative the NSW Government understands the gravity of the situation and provides immediate support to primary producers.

“Its lack of a firm action plan along with its lack of compassion for those doing it particularly tough on the land right now beggars belief, and I’m left shaking my head over Labor’s silence on the

matter.”

Mr Williamson added the cost of transporting fodder is more expensive in the Northern Rivers because of restrictions that are in place due to biosecurity zones that are designed to combat the spread of fire ants into NSW from Queensland.

“The cost to transport 40 tonnes of fodder from Victoria is costed at approximately $25,000 (plus GST),” Mr Williamson said.

“The added pain for beef producers is the record low cattle prices.

It is the perfect storm for those on the land.

“The last drought was the worst in living memory and it is vital producers have a clear plan of what support is available to help them manage difficult times ahead.”

The CDI is an interactive tool that provides a snapshot of current seasonal conditions for NSW, factoring in rainfall, soil moisture, and modelled pasture/ crop growth indicators.

By accounting for the effectiveness of rainfall, the CDI provides a more comprehensive indicator of drought conditions.

Full details of the current CDI can be found here: Department of Primary Industries - Enhanced Drought Information Systems Web Portal (nsw.gov.au)

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONOVAN LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY PH: 02 6643 4411 GRFTON FAT CATTLE SALE DATE: 10/10/2023 217 TOTAL HEAD YARDED 120 EXPORT 97 YOUNG CATTLE A small yarding of cattle this week. Apart from a handful of light cows, the condition and quality of most stock was good.

Bullocks were too few to quote, while a handy run of fat cows sold to a top of 162.2c/kg, down considerably from a fortnight ago. The better-quality steer weaners sold fully firm with both commission buyers and local restockers competing. Heifers sold

TENTERFIELD BROUGHT TO YOU BY HAROLD CURRY PH: 02 6736 1344 TENTERFIELD MARKET REPORT COWS SELL TO $1,218.45 Sale Date: 09.10.2023 Number Yarded: 155 Numbers decreased this sale for a total yarding of 155 head, with the market trend slightly stronger compared to last week’s markets. A small yarding of steers reached 219.2 cents whilst no bullocks were yarded.

WARWICK MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 13/10/2023 Agents this week had slightly lower numbers and saw a rise in the better trade and export stock with limited restocker purchases at cattle sales , with the opposite bring seen at the sheep and lamb sales. Pork numbers are still down with some premiums being seen in the market. Poultry remains consistent with recent sales .

Vealer steers av 172.5c/kg topping at 248.2c/kg or $377.08 to $574.82 Vealer heifers av 139.5c/kg topping at 264.2c/kg or $350.12 to $871.86 Feeder steers av 203.6c/kg topping at 286.2c/kg or $766.09 to $1465.22 Feeder heifers av 154.8c/kg topping at 216.2c/kg or $561.57 to $697.00 Yearling steers av 244.3c/kg topping at 320.2c/kg or $748.99 to $1440.90 Yearling heifers av 176.7c/kg topping at 374.2c/kg or $512.83 to $1740.03 Steers av 217.3c/kg topping at 244.2c/kg or $1147.44 to $1789.49 Heifers av 169.2c/kg topping at 340.2c/kg or $722.44 to $1692.50 Cows av 137.9c/kg topping at 191.2c/kg or $715.75 to $1548.70 Bulls av 131.9c/kg topping at 182.2c/kg or $423.05 to $1836.00

to subdued rates, with most sales between 100c-150c/kg. Cattle of poor quality or with too many teeth are attracting almost no competition.

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A/c LR & VB Franey sold Brangus Cows 162.2c/kg averaged 642.5kg - $1,042.14 p/hd A/c Farmer Pastoral sold Brahman Cross Cows 159.2c/kg averaged 535kg - $851.72 p/hd A/c Mary Rivers-Lloyd sold Devon Cross Cows 155c/kg averaged 552.5kg - $856.38 p/hd A/c M & B Mulhearn sold an Angus Cow 160c/kg weighed 765kg - $1,224.00 A/c GW & JM Clarke sold Brahman Heifers 290.2c/kg

Friday 20th October – Antiques & Collectables Auction, Grafton Racecourse | 11am Viewing from 9am, Auction from 11am Tuesday 24th October 2023 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale, Grafton Saleyards | 8am Thursday 2nd November 2023 – Grafton Store Cattle Sale, Grafton Saleyards | 9am Tuesday 7th November 2023 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale, Grafton Saleyards | 8am

In the cow section heavy weights sold to 169.2 cents, medium weights reached 130 cents, while lightweights topped at 100 cents, heifers sold to 180 cents.

A very small yarding of trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 201.2 cents, whilst the heifer portion reached 173.2 cents, both returning to the paddock.

The yarding of bulls sold to 145.2 cents.

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TENTERFIELD TOP PRICES STEERS: COWS:

DB, JC & NA Lanz David Sweeney

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Sale total av $653.25 Sheep & Lamb numbers were firm on last weeks sale with some good lines of trade and export types available. Mutton was in short supply except for a few runs of light ewes.

Lambs topped at $96 to av $62.54 level with last week Hoggets topped at $80 to av $43.82 level with last week Ewes topped at $56 to av $13.22 down $1 on last week Rams topped at $50 to av $28.80 $18 up on last week Lamb rams topped at $54 to av $50.32 up $19 on last week Ewe Lambs topped at $75 to av $47.91 a drop of $36 o last week Sale total av $54.57 a drop of $5/head .

Boars sold from $105 to $130, Sows from $126 to $340, Gilts to $200, Baconers from $124 to $155, Pork to $202, Stores from $66 to $210 Hens sold to $30, Roosters sold to $20, Groups of chickens sold to $47.50, Drakes sold to $17.50, Ducklings sold to $35, group of goslings sold to $120 for 7 head.

MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT Agents yarded a total of 1545 head to meet the market, the yarding had some good runs of trade and export lambs with a limited number of mutton available. The market was on a par with last week as far as the trade and export stock were concerned. The mutton numbers were limited and were not in line with recent markets. Lambs topped at $96 to av $62.54 (par ), Hoggets topped at $80 to av $43.82 (Par ), Ewes topped at $56 to av $13.22($1 down), Rams topped at $50 to av $28.80 ($18up), Lamb Rams topped at $54 to av $50.32 ($19up),

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FOR CATTLE BOOKINGS CONTACT: Office: 02 6736 1344 Glen: 0412 269363 Matthew: 0401 949323 NEXT SALE: 23rd September 2023, 9:00am Start Ewe lambs topped at $75 to av $47.91 ($36down). The sale total of 1545 head av $54.57 a drop of $5/head week on week.

Ennismore sold Xbred lambs 58.3kg to Grants Quality Meats for $90, 55kg Merino lambs to restockers for $81, Hoggets 57kg to Eversons for $52 Balonne Plains sold Dorper lambs off ewes 57.1kg to Eversons for $82, 56.3kg to Eversons for $70, 55.7kg to Warwick Meats for $70, 54.8kg to Eversons for $70, 51.5kg to GR Prime for $70, 51.3kg to Gr Prime for $70, 50.7kg to Warwick Meats for $66, 49.2 & 49.4 to Eversons & GR Prime for $60, 46.5kg to Eversons for $50 Alaringa Rural Enterprises sold Dorper lambs off feed 49.5kg to Leslie Lamb for $81, 46.9kg to Gr Prime for $79, 46.9kg to Leslie Lamb for $79, 46.1kg to Eversons for $78 Pymdall P/L sold Dorper lambs 50kg to restockers for $85 and Grants Quality Meats for $76 Mc Nulty Grazing sold Dorper lambs 49kg to Eversons for $76, 46.3kg to Eversons for $60 Nowlands sold Dorper x lambs 39.4kg to restockers for $55 and $40 James Cooper sold Ewe lambs 48kg to Eversons for $74, Ewes to restockers for $52, 60kg ewe hoggets to restockers for $80 HLH Holdings sold Aussie white ram lamb s 64.2kg to restockers for $50, 62 kg to restockers for $5040kg to restockers for $54, hogget rams 64.2kg to restockers for $62, $50,and $32, 64kg to Highchester Meats for $32 Banks Family sold Merino lambs 47.5kg to restockers for $40, 45.3kg to restockers for $36, 41.8kg to restockers for $31, 41.8kg to Eversons for $25, 44.7kg hoggets to restockers for $34

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Light and Life: A new exhibition in the Margaret Olley Art Centre Margaret Olley’s artistic legacy fostering creativity and collaboration As far as putting colour into my work, I was particularly influenced by the Bonnards and the Matisses that I’d seen when I was away.

– Margaret Olley Margaret Olley lived a life dedicated to art and artists. She drew inspiration from the great modern masters she admired – Bonnard, Matisse, Morandi, Gauguin, Cezanne and others. She understood the importance of experiencing the work of another artists in ways that were impactful to her own creative practice.

As a legacy of this, and Olley’s generous support for fellow artists, the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret

Olley Art Centre (TRG MOAC) presents an exclusive program of exhibitions that stimulate the creation of new work by artists living in and beyond our region.

Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said the program offered tremendous opportunity for regional artists.

“The Gallery’s program is not just about exhibiting work but also about creating professional development opportunities for regional and national artists,” Ms Muddiman said.

“The next exhibition in the Margaret Olley Art Centre, titled Light & Life, is an exciting example of this.

“To realise this

exhibition, three contemporary painters - already exploring the genre of still life - were invited to undertake a residency in the Gallery’s Nancy Fairfax

Artist in Residence Studio and make new work in response to objects in the recreation of Margaret Olley’s home studio. This gives the Tweed Regional

Artist Mirra Whale in the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. Photo: Aaron Chapman

Gallery a unique edge as a creative hub that goes beyond the exhibition.

“Margaret Olley painted in her Duxford Street home studio for nearly 50 years. Her home was an ecosystem of art and life, making the recreation of her home studio a rich and evocative portal into her practice as an artist.

“We have always felt it vital that the home studio recreation remains a subject matter for artists, just as it was for Olley.”

The exhibition Light & Life brings together superb examples of Olley’s work, from public and private collections, that have been carefully selected to be exhibited alongside the contemporary works

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made in response to her home studio. This gives visitors the opportunity to see Olley’s work from various decades of her enduring career and consider them in a contemporary context.

Light & Life: Margaret Olley, Laura Jones, India Mark and Mirra Whale will be on display in the Margaret Olley Art Centre from 18 October 2023 until 28 April 2024. The exhibition is complemented by a range activities and events including artmaking programs for families, master class workshops, artist talks, Auslan tours and more.

For all activity and event details visit the Gallery website.

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GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) Your wonderfully witty side could blossom, as Venus (your patron planet) trines generous you brainstorm ideas and amaze others with Jupiter which highlights flirtatious encounters, your quick-witted quips and clever comments. romantic adventures and long-term friendships.

But – if you are too hasty – then you could put But communication could be rather complicated, your foot firmly in your mouth. When it comes as possessiveness or jealousy rear their ugly to a relationship issue, are you desperately heads. So slap on a diplomatic smile and trying to fix a frustrating situation? Prepare for share the love around. As actress/writer (and some resistance from others (especially a child, Libran birthday great) Carrie Fisher observed: teenager or friend). Quick fixes won’t work. You “Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the need to slow down and think things through. negotiation is easy is another thing.”

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) This week Pluto pushes your insecurity buttons, This week the Sun and Mercury are at odds with which could activate your protective Crab claws. powerful Pluto (your patron planet) which boosts But the more defensive – and resistant to change your temperamental streak and your Scorpio – you are, the more exhausted you’ll feel. And control-freak tendencies. You could feel like the more difficult the week will be. Try to get the you’re stuck in a self-sabotaging rut or even going balance right between maintaining the status quo backwards. You’ll find the more stubborn you are, (with things that are working) and changing the the more challenging the week will be. Birthday aspects of your life that aren’t functioning well. A great Tom Petty sings: “I won’t back down”, but close relationship certainly needs to be reviewed you need to keep your options open and try to be and renewed. much more flexible

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) With the Sun (creativity) and Mercury (communication) in your career zone, it will be easier to sort out workplace problems than at other times. Especially if you articulate your thoughts and are prepared to compromise. A stressed colleague is hoping you can provide some astute advice and a helping hand. So do your best to be extra diplomatic. Singles – you could meet your soulmate while you (or they) are travelling, or via an introduction from a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Someone may pressure you to reveal information that was given to you in confidence. Hence your current moral and philosophical conundrum as you ponder: is honesty always the best policy?

With the Sun and Mercury transiting through your travel zone, adventure and faraway places beckon. So start planning your itinerary now.

It’s also important to keep up to date with your international contacts. Who knows where they will eventually lead?

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) This week’s stars favour study, research, relationships and short trips.Barbara But there could be Midgley some conflict around trust issues and keeping secrets. With Saturn and Neptune both transiting through your sign, try to be disciplined with yourself and compassionate towards others.

Take the time to contemplate the wise words of birthday great, playwright Oscar Wilde: “Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us.”

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SBS, 8.30pm

British poet Pam Ayres (Pictured) garnered fans and fame through ditties such as “Oh I Wish I’d Looked After Me Teeth”, and “Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In?”. In this attractive new four-part series, premiering tonight, the witty writer takes a warmhearted trip through her home terrain. Rather than the usual tourist spots, it’s an intimate travelogue of the stunningly beautiful Cotswolds businesses and locals. Beginning with a visit to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds.

This is charming series visits some interesting locations as Ayres gets to explore the place that she calls home.

Marc Fennell’s (Pictured) penetrativeyet-humorous style makes every-thing the talented journo turns his eagle eye to worthy of watching.

Fennell, who had us glued to the screen with The Kingdom and Framed, paints a fascinating picture in this gripping, sumptuously shot investigative three-parter, kicking off tonight. It’s a strange true story that is just begging to be examined in great detail; in outback Western Australia, 1986, 26 European masterpieces were savagely ripped from their frames inside a Spanish monastery.

It’s a perplexing, under-the-radar art heist for the ages in which Fennell expertly draws every potent little detail, from the tiny monastic Aussie town to London and New York.

2010

THE COTSWOLDS WITH PAM AYRES

FRIDAY

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC, 7.30pm

There’s now an irresistibly cute kids’ version of this soothing yet energetic gardening show, but the truth is kids and adults alike will find both versions equally as charming and inspiring. A hothouse of creativity, colour and gardening know-how, host Costa Georgiadis (Pictured) fronts both shows with infectious enthusiasm. Settle in with the family for a treasure trove of wholesome entertainment and advice, as Josh Byrne learns all about cheeky magpies. Green thumb Millie Ross also tours a wonderful school farm and Jerry Coleby-Williams checks out a tropical oasis. In an ode to mood-boosting colour, Jane Edmanson explores how to add more of the rainbow to your outdoor space.

THE MISSION

FRIDAY, October 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

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.

(Final, Mdls, R) 2.00 WTFAQ. (Final, Mls, R) 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Ms, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys.

(PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

(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: No One Would Tell. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 MOVIE: A Country Romance. (2021, G) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 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. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne learns about magpies.

8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+v) As the manhunt closes in on Scott and Andy’s location, the search for the spy cop turns the clock back to 1984.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a cycling competition comes to the village of Burwood Mantle, the race leader is murdered.

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

11.20 Question Everything. (R) 11.50 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.50 Frayed. (Mls, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.30 Arctic Sinkholes. (PGa, R) 8.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Downfall. (Final, Ma) Explores the Ptolemaic dynasty.

9.30 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River: London Gateway.

(PGa, R) Presented by Tony Robinson.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Unseen. (Malnv) 11.55 Wisting. (MA15+a, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 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 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs catches up with Big Bash cricketer Maitlan Brown. Karen Martini bakes some pull-apart mozzarella scrolls.

Graham Ross visits Camden Park House.

8.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R) Based on a true story. In the ’60s, a distinguished African-American pianist hires a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer as his chauffeur for a concert tour through America’s Midwest and Deep South. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini.

11.10 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

Pre-game coverage of the World Cup match between Australia and Pakistan.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Pakistan. First innings. From M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far in the ICC World Cup match between Australia and Pakistan.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Pakistan. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon goes shopping on High Street in Thornbury.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

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 To Be Advised.

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.

(PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined

by Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. A look at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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 Most Expensivest.

1.50 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.55 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. 2.50 The Pizza Show. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Tape Italy. 10.15 While The Men Are Away. 11.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.05am Dark Side Of The Ring. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 8.00 Shopping.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Rookies.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 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: Josephine And Men. (1955) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Catch A Smuggler. 8.30 Locked Up Abroad. 9.30 Underworld Inc. 10.30 Notorious: Girl In The Box. 12.20am 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 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 The Falcons.

(2018, PG, Icelandic) 7.55 The Natural. (1984, PG) 10.25 The Best Offer. (2013, M) 12.50pm Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 2.50 Looking Up. (2019, PG, Mandarin) 5.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) 11.35 Triple Threat. (2019, MA15+) 1.25am Bone Tomahawk. (2015, MA15+) 3.50 Mr Pip. (2012, M)

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 Simpsons. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Big Shrimpin’. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Horses For Courses. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Hawthorn v Richmond. 9.45 MOVIE: I Am Number Four. (2011, M) Midnight 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 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar.

(2014) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: American Ultra. (2015, MA15+) 12.10am Homeland. 1.05 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 4.00 Ricky Zoom. 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.

2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 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 DW News Asia. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 The World. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 10.50 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Pacific Island Food Revolution. 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. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Crystal. (1982, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hello SA. 11.00 Million Dollar Contractor.

11.30 Yard Crashers. Noon House Hunters Reno.

1.00 Unsellable Houses. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 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 Island Of Bryan. 8.30 Building Off The Grid: North Pole. 9.30 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

Programs. 6.45pm The Adventures Of Paddington.

6.55 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 To Be Advised. 11.00 MOVIE: Mao’s Last Dancer. (2009, PG) 12.55am Would I Lie To You? 1.25 QI. 2.00 Killing Eve. 2.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.30 ABC News Update. 3.35 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.15 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

1.05pm Merlin. 1.50 Horrible Histories. 2.35 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. 6.00 A Kind Of Spark. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.35 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. 8.00 Crazy Fun Park. 8.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 9.15 Log Horizon. 10.05 The Legend Of Korra. 11.15 Close.

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

3.00 Minjiba Entertains. 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 Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen. 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 21 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 Sherwood. (Malv, R) 3.00 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Rediscover Victoria. 10.00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry. 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 2.40 Waterman: Duke – Ambassador Of Aloha. (R) 4.25 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. (PG, R) 5.35 1945: The Year That Changed History.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup and Spring Wild Card Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man claims he has no idea what are in his bags.

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

(PG) 12.00 My Way. (PG, R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 1.30 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Women’s.

Week 2. Pacific Cup. New Zealand v Tonga.

3.40 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s. Week 2.

Pacific Cup. New Zealand v Samoa.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.00 St10.

(PG) 12.00 Freshly Picked. (PG, R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.

MotoGP. Round 16. Australian Grand Prix.

4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway.

(PG) Lu infiltrates a local slimming club to uncover their secrets, but she gets more than she bargained for.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 4 of 4. DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the death of a beloved family man.

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

10.50 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.

11.50 QI. (Ms, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres.

8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 10.10 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 11.20 Rex In Rome. (PGal, R) 1.10 Dear Mama. (Madl, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGaw, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Two men come to the attention of officials when they are caught trying to avoid inspection of their suitcases.

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a dangerous adventure-based video game to rescue one of their own.

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black.

10.00 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018, Mlv, R) A security assessor battles terrorists who have seized control of the world’s tallest skyscraper. Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

Pre-game coverage of the World Cup match between England and South Africa.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

England v South Africa. First innings. From Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

England v South Africa. Second innings.

From Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

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

6.00 Luxury Escapes.

MasterChef’s Melissa Leong and Cameron Daddo visit South Africa.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible III. (2006, Mv, R) A secret agent comes out of retirement to rescue his old protégé after she is kidnapped by an arms dealer.

Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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 Zoe Coombs Marr: Bossy Bottom. 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 Mock The Week. 10.35 Staged.

11.00 MythBusters. 11.50 Blunt Talk. 12.20am Veneno. 1.05 MOVIE: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998, MA15+) 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Fake News: A True History. 1.10 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

2.35 WorldWatch. 4.35 Mastermind Aust. 5.45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.40 The Future With Hannah Fry. (Premiere) 7.40 When Big Things Go Wrong. 8.30 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 9.25 Conversations With Friends. 11.10 Why Women Kill.

12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Three Wide No Cover. 11.00 Horses For Courses. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Medical Rookies. 5.30 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup and Spring Wild Card Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Turning Point. 6.30 Rainbow Country. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Seaway. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands.

10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Explore. 11.10 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (1964) 1pm MOVIE: Billy Liar. (1963, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: Frankie And Johnny.

(1966) 4.55 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (1967, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Campdrafting. Gold Buckle World Championship. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder.

Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 1. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. 10.15 48 Hours. 11.10 NCIS. 12.10am Blue Bloods. 1.05 Star Trek: Discovery. 2.05 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 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

7.35 The Fairly OddParents. 7.55 Total DramaRama.

8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 School Of Rock. 9.15 Still So Awkward. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.00 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 10.00 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) Noon Loving Vincent. (2017, M) 1.50 The Natural. (1984, PG) 4.25 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 10.40 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+, Swiss German) 12.50am Corpus Christi.

(2019, MA15+, Polish) 3.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 8. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 3.00 Football.

AFL Women’s. Round 8. GWS Giants v Carlton.

5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.40pm MOVIE: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising. (2013, PG) 3.00 Ocean Thunder. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 Sunnyside. 5.30 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks.

(2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 12.10am Dominion. 1.05 MOVIE: Darklands. (2022, MA15+) 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 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. 2.10 Frasier. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.10 Becker. 4.40 Seinfeld. 6.10 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 Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News.

5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.15 Planet America. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

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

3.00 Made In Italy. 4.00 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food. 4.30 Hugh’s Fish Fight. 5.30 Born To Cook. 6.00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 6.30 Order Up! (Premiere) 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. 11.40 MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (1990, PG) 1.20pm Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 2.10 The One And Only Dick Gregory. 4.05 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 4.20 Pacific Island Food Revolution.

6.00 News. 6.10 First People’s Kitchen. 6.40 Ice Cowboys. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 MOVIE: The Descent 2. (2009, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Log Cabin Living. 2.00 Building Off The Grid: North Pole. 3.00 Restoration Man. 4.00 Australia’s Best Pools. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 Island Of Bryan.

6.00 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 News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 News.

11.00 Weekend Live. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 The US Report. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 NewsNight. 9.00 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Rediscover Victoria. 9.45 When I Stutter.

(PGal, R) 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Still Running. (PG, R) 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGaw, R) 5.30 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 5. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R) 12.30 Fishing Aust.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Women’s. Week 2. Pacific Bowl. Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands. 3.40 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Men’s. Week 2. Pacific Bowl. Fiji v Cook Islands.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Healthy Homes Aust. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (PG, R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 16.

Australian Grand Prix. 3.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ Special. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) A man confesses to murdering his boss.

8.30 MOVIE: Red Joan. (2018, Mas, R) An English-born woman is recruited by the KGB to become a spy in the mid-1930s. Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore.

10.10 Total Control. (Mal, R) Rachel’s bid for re-election gets a boost.

11.05 Troppo. (Mal, R) 12.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa) 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. (PG) 10.10 Empires Of New York. (MA15+d) 11.00 The Real Lawrence Of Arabia. (PGa, R) 12.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.30 Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (Return, PGal) 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) An American nomad is caught with medicines.

8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham.

(Premiere, Malsv) Former police detective Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.

9.35 Body In The Snow: The Murder Of Joanna Yeates. (M) Examines the murder of Joanna Yeates.

12.05 The InBetween. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Nine News Late.

10.00 Under Investigation. (Mdv, R) 11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (M) 11.50 The First 48. (Ma, R) 12.50 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R) 2.10 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (M, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Guests include Sir Patrick Stewart.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Jubal Valentine and Nina Chase join Forrester’s Fly Team in Rome to gather intel after an American architect is abducted.

9.30 FBI. (Mv) To bolster Scola’s undercover mission to find the terrorists behind the imminent attack in New York, Maggie calls in Remy Scott.

10.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) 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. 10.05 Vera. 11.35 Civilisations. 12.35am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 1.55 ABC News Update.

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

5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Syria Prison Break. 1.00 The Story Of. 1.25 Devoured. 2.15 Jungletown. 3.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 4.10 WorldWatch. 4.40 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 5.10 Inside Sydney Airport. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Race For The Planet. 9.50 City Under Fire: Inside War In Ukraine. 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 3.00 The Bowls Show. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 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 Avengers. 11.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries.

1pm Getaway. 1.30 MOVIE: I Live In Grosvenor Square. (1945) 4.00 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v New Zealand. First innings. 11.00 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 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 1. Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.10am Star Trek: Discovery. 2.10 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.35pm Operation Ouch! 3.40 Odd Squad. 4.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.35 Jade Armor.

4.55 Miraculous. 5.20 The Next Step. 5.45 So Awkward. 6.00 Still So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 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 Still So Awkward. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Continued. (1993, PG) 7.40 Looking Up. (2019, PG, Mandarin) 10.20 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 12.25pm Mr Pip. (2012, M) 2.35 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 4.35 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 6.35 Peggy Sue Got Married.

(1986, PG) 8.30 Joe. (2013) 10.40 The Hours.

(2002, M) 12.45am Border. (2018, MA15+, Swedish) 2.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

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. 4.30 Storage Wars: NY. 5.00 Cricket.

Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 8.30 MOVIE: Predators.

(2010, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Full Bloom.

3.00 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 MOVIE: Tom & Jerry. (2021) 7.00 MOVIE: Minions. (2015, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, M) 11.15 MOVIE: Us. (2019, MA15+) 1.35am Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 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 4. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers.

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. 1.20pm Boyer Lecture. 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 Kitchen Cabinet. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Insiders. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 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. 2.30pm Asia Unplated. 3.30 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food. 4.30 Vanishing Foods. 5.30 Paradise Kitchen Bali. 6.00 Flat Out Food. 6.30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat. 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. 11.00 Characters Of Broome. Noon Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 12.15 MOVIE: Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché. (2021, PG) 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 6.30 Talking Language. 7.00 News. 7.10 Animal Babies. 8.15 Camels And The Pitjantjara.

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. 10.10 The Kimberley Cruise. 1.10am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 1.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.30 Log Cabin Living.

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 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 9.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Kenny. 10.30 To Be Advised. 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 The Sunday Showdown. 8.00 Bernardi. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 10.30 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 23 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. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 QI. (Ml, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.20 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mas, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys.

(PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 A Way Of Seeing. (R) 2.20 The Sculpture. 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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 SAS Australia. (Madlv, R) 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, 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) 1.30 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.

3.20 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. (Mal, R) 12.05 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ma, R) 12.55 The China Century. (Ma, R) 1.50 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. (M) 9.30 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv) 12.00 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 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. (PGa) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) 9.05 The Rookie. (Mv) After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target.

10.05 The Rookie: Feds.

(Mdv) An internal investigation unit agent is buried alive.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.50 Million Dollar Murders: Melissa Hunt. (Mlv) 10.00 Reported Missing. (MA15+a) 11.15 Nine News Late.

11.45 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 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.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

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

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Cronulla Riots.

(Mal) A look at the 2005 Cronulla riots.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, 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. 10.10 Earth’s Tropical Islands. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Escape From The City. 1.25 Veneno. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 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. 1.50 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 2.15 The Inside Story. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.25 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Derry Girls.

10.35 VICE. 11.45 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 Business Builders. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 I Escaped To The Country. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 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: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 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.

4.20pm Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 4.40 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Spooky Files. (Premiere) 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 A Kind Of Spark.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.40 The Fairly OddParents. 8.00 Total DramaRama. 8.25 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 Peggy Sue Got Married. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.55 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 8.35 This Beautiful Fantastic.

(2016, PG) 10.15 Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 12.20pm The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 2.30 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 4.40 A Cat In Paris.

(2010, PG) 5.55 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.55 Nonnas On The Run. (2021, M, Italian) 9.30 The Flood. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Island X-Prix. H’lights.

3.15 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Island X-Prix. H’lights.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (Premiere) 9.30 Duck Dynasty. (Premiere) 10.00 Mountain Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Pitch. 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: Assassins. (1995, M) 11.10 Homeland.

12.10am Love After Lockup. 1.05 Starting Up, Starting Over. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 The Middle. 10.00 Friends. Noon 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 ABC News Day. 3.00 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 School Night Dinners. 3.00 Minjiba Entertains. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 Freshly Picked. 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’s Cornwall. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 First Australians.

8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 MOVIE: Tupaia’s Endeavour. (2019, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Getaway. Noon To Be Advised. 1.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 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 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 11.00 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. (R) 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 2.20 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PGl, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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 SAS Australia. (Malv, R) 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 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) 1.20 Kenan. (PGa) 1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, 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. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 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. (PGl) 8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers.

9.30 Australia After War. (Final, PG) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (MA15+d, R) 1.05 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 Great British Railway Journeys.

8.30 The Mission. (Ml) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 House Of Maxwell. (Ml, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 12.10 Blackport. (Ml) 1.10 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (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 SAS Australia. (Malv) A worrying accident occurs.

9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Full Sutton. (MA15+a) Part 3 of 4. Takes a look at life inside HMP Full Sutton, a men’s prison known for housing some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster. (Ma, R) 12.05 The Arrangement. (Mal, 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 Paramedics. (Ma, R) 9.40 Love Triangle. (Mls) 11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Desert Vet. (PG, R) 2.20 Hello SA. (PG) 2.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG, 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.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mdv, R) NCIS investigates the death of a student.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 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 (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 Queen Of Oz. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.25 Portlandia.

10.10 Blunt Talk. 10.40 Red Dwarf. (Final) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Frayed. 12.30am To Be Advised. 3.00 Staged. 3.20 Mock The Week. 3.55 ABC News Update. 4.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 VICE. 1.30 Gaycation Presents: Orlando. 2.20 States Of Undress. 3.15 Uncovering Incels. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone: Frozen. 10.10 Dreaming Whilst Black. 11.10 Monogamish. 11.40 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 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Truth About Women.

(1957, PG) 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 Tough Tested.

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. 9.30 FBI: International. 10.30 Matildas Magazine Show. 11.00 48 Hours. 1am Home Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm Lloyd Of The Flies. 3.25 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath. 4.20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.

4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Spooky Files. 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 Still So Awkward.

10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Cat In Paris. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.45 Bugsy Malone.

(1976, PG) 8.25 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 10.15 The Hours. (2002, M) 12.20pm Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 2.15 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 3.55 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 5.35 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 7.35 Mist And The Maiden. (2017, M, Spanish) 9.30 Silverado. (1985, M) 11.55 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Counting Cars. 1.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 2.00 Jade Fever.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 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: Survivor. (2015, M) 9.30 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+) 11.30 Homeland. 12.30am Love After Lockup. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Late Programs.

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

NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 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. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.30 ABC News Day. 3.00 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 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm School Night Dinners. 3.00 Minjiba Entertains. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 Freshly Picked. 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.

2.10pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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. 8.30 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky. 9.30 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret.

9.45 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.20 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. 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 What Really Happened In Wuhan.

8.30 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 25 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 Shakespeare Uncovered. (PG, R) 2.55 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R) 3.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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: His Perfect Obsession. (2018, Masv, 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 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 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.30 Planet America.

10.05 QI. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) 12.05 MOVIE: Red Joan. (2018, Mas, R) 1.45 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. (PG) 8.30 Putin’s Crisis.

9.30 Significant Other. (Premiere) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+a) 12.10 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 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. (PGa) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

(PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.

8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Spring. (PGa) A look at Spring, the the season of opportunity, where the great melt begins and new life erupts.

9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 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) Shelley Craft and Scott Cam visit the teams for the final time.

8.40 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Netherlands. First innings.

From Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Netherlands. 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. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

(PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mdlsv) Part 4 of 4. Fuelled by anger after Sarah confesses her affair, Steve confronts Brad as the fire edges closer.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (Final, PGa) Margaret represents Chuck, who faces 20 years in prison.

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. 12.55 Civilisations. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 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 MOVIE: Console Wars: Nintendo Vs Sega. (2020, M) 1.45 Planet A. 2.40 States Of Undress. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Larping Saved My Life. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.30 MOVIE: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed. (2022) 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Surf Patrol. 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 Weekender. 2.30 The Bowls Show. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol.

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 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 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Flying Scot. (1957) 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 Netherlands. First innings.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested.

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 NCIS: Los Angeles. 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. 4.20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.

4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Spooky Files. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 First Day. 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 Still So Awkward. 9.50 BTN High. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 8.00 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.00 Nonnas On The Run. (2021, M, Italian) 11.35 Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. (2013, M) 1.15pm Rabbit-Proof Fence.

(2002, PG) 3.00 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 4.15 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 6.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.40 Blackbird. (2019, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

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 Barter Kings.

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 Busted In Bangkok. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 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: In Time. (2011, M) 9.40 MOVIE: V For Vendetta. (2005, MA15+) 12.20am Homeland. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan.

3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 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. 2.00 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. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 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 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm School Night Dinners. 3.00 Minjiba Entertains. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 Freshly Picked. 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.

1.40pm Pacific Island Food Revolution. 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 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 The Frontier. 8.30 The First Inventors.

9.20 Etched In Bone. 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 11.30 Restoration Man. 1.30pm Escape To The Chateau. 2.30 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. 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 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Planet America.

(R) 11.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Ml, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef.

(R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club.

(PGl, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R) 3.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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: Jesse Stone: Night Passage. (2006, Masv, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, 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 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (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. 3.30 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 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGl) 8.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 9.35 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (Final, R) 10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (PG, 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. (M) 8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) 9.30 Erotic Stories. (Premiere, MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Devils. (MA15+as) 12.05 We Are Who We Are. (MA15+n, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) A driver is pulled over by authorities.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson.

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11.45 To Be Advised.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGadl) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) 9.30 Big Miracles. (Malm, R) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 11.50 The Gulf. (Madlsv, 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.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia.

Australia’s favourite celebrities dissect the week’s TV, as the they laugh, shout, cry and increasingly argue about what appeared on television this week.

9.30 Soccer. 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Australia v Iran.

12.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

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 (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 Hard Quiz. (Final) 9.00 Question Everything.

9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Would I Lie To You? 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.30 Zoe Coombs Marr: Bossy Bottom. 12.35am Red Dwarf.

(Final) 1.05 Earth’s Tropical Islands. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.40 Hunters. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.20 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 The Frontier. (Final) 11.05 Taskmaster.

Midnight 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 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 9.40 Murdoch Mysteries. 10.40 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. 1.55 Dr Quinn. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries.

10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested.

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. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 FBI: Most Wanted.

11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.30am Home Shopping.

2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3pm Lloyd Of The Flies. 3.25 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath. 4.20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.

4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Spooky Files. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 First Day. 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 Still So Awkward. 9.50 BTN High. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ping Pong Summer. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.40 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 9.20 Rabbit-Proof Fence.

(2002, PG) 11.00 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.25pm The Movie Show. 1.55 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 3.55 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.50 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 7.30 Anonymous. (2011, M) 9.55 The Legend Of Ben Hall.

(2017) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars.

Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. (Return) 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 Darradong Local Council. (Premiere) 10.00 The Simpsons. 11.00 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 Survivor 45. 9.00 MOVIE: Jaws 2. (1978, M) 11.25 Young Sheldon. 11.50 Homeland. 12.50am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan.

3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 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 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 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 Planet America. 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 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm School Night Dinners. 3.00 Minjiba Entertains. 3.30 Choccywoccy. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.30 Freshly Picked. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 Plat Du Tour.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Seafood Odyssey. 8.00 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen. (Return) 8.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 9.00 Paradise Kitchen Bali. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm 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 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The Panthers. 9.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Yard Crashers. Noon Fixer To Fabulous: Welcome Inn. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Australia’s Best Pools. 2.00 Home Town. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Yard Crashers. 5.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation.

8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home.

10.30 Unsellable Houses. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Sharri. 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.

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Byron Bay Film Festival showcases local shorts at Brunswick Heads

narrative-based continuity. Videopoetry complements the words of the poem with sound and visuals, but also supplements the poem by visually expressing it, he says. Small Town Mentality does exactly that: it doesn’t tell, it shows, stirring up nostalgia for days past.

Ocean Shores teen Kaia Joaquin Walton was 17 when he filmed Ghost Roommate. It’s a light-hearted story of young social media addict Oliver Davies, who has chanced upon a too good to be true rental house in the middle of the housing crisis. The only downside? An impertinent resident ghost named Winston. about a homeless mother – the honeybee. Shot The two young (well-known Byron actor entirely on an iPhone, characters come from Philippa Bennett) and her this intimate journey very different worlds into a honeybee colony teenage son. A car is the and eras and each wants provides a mindPlan B home when their the space for themselves emergency motel room is boggling look into one – but their arguments of nature’s most intricate mask their need for each no longer available. The super-organisms. In trouble is, they are as other’s company. This 2015, Mirabai’s launch distant from each other short mockumentary film for a crowdfunding as they are from any is inspired by the campaign for the real home. It’s a mature cinematic brilliance of revolutionary Flow Hive Taika Waititi, and the look at the bleak reality beehive raised over $15 of a growing number no-fourth-wall approach million and has been of TV show The Office, viewed over a billion says Kaia. times. She aims to spend The tension rachets her life documenting up in 18-year-old Miro the importance of the Salom’s Kane, a teen world’s 20,000 bee horror flick set in a species. local schoolyard, at Small Town Mentality night-time when, despite LIVE EVENTS STAGED AT 900 SEAT HISTORIC HERITAGE THEATRE WITH WONDERFUL ACOUSis a spoken word the audience screaming TICS, AIR CONDITIONING, COMFORTABLE SEATING AND SUPERB LINE OF SIGHT character-based ‘don’t do it!’ a gaggle THE SOWETO AN THE SHOWING...

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The diverse talent on display never fails to amaze BBFF’s audiences, and Spotlight on Byron provides an opportunity for filmmakers to have their work shown on the big screen for friends, family, and the whole community.

This year’s films include Mullumbimby creative and academic Dylan Kai Harris’s Doors Into Art, a journey through the creative mind of local artist Lindi Nielsen, in which a dancer finds inspiration for movement in some of Lindi’s colourful paintings. Dylan was born in California and came to Byron Shire at the age of seven with his family. A product of Steiner education, he completed a film degree

at Griffith Film School in Brisbane, during which he developed a fascination with Japanese cinema, and the influence shows.

A dancer of another kind is the protagonist in Bangay Lore, a poignant look at one of the ways First Nations customs are crushed by whitefellas’ rules, from multi awardwinning filmmaker Jahvis Loveday, who plays the leading role as well as writing, producing, editing and co-directing alongside Kiahma O’donovan.

Bangay Lore means spear in the Dyirbal language of Far North Queensland – Jahvis’s mob’s country, though he grew up fishing along the banks of the Brunswick River. It focuses on one night in the life of a young Indigenous dancer, whose culture is deemed acceptable when it is performed on stage, less so outside the theatre. “Both expressions need to co-exist for our culture to survive,” Jahvis says.

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resident completed his Bachelor of Film at SAE Institute in Byron Bay in 2020, creating over 12 short films and 200 online videos.

Hiraeth tells a tale that is sadly all too common along the North Coast.

The title is Welsh and means a deep longing for home, and the film is

of people’s lives, by 21-year-old Alexander Wardrop from Lismore.

Mirabai NicholsonMckella is a selfconfessed bee obsessive and her film The Secret Life of Bees offers viewers the chance to get up close and personal with one of nature’s hardest little workers

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Related is a warmhearted mum and daughter human comedy written and produced

by Suffolk Park’s Emily Hutchinson. The enforced intimacy of a car-ride home speaks of over-familiarity and unspoken neediness and disappointment in an awkwardly funny examination of family dynamics, hilariously exposed when they are pulled over by a worldweary policeman for running a red light.

The highly experienced Shane Crosland returns following his successful Festival outing in 2022 with The Chieftain of the Pudding Race. Shane’s entry this year, The M Word, is based on his personal experiences while travelling from his home country of America to Australia and funding the trip with bar work along the way, meeting a colourful crew of international expats.

Most of The M Word’s cast and crew have had some hospo experience and the film pokes fun at the industry and other curiosities, with the nihilistic barman, played

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A lifetime collection of antiquities and collectables is now ready to pass on.

Friday the 20th of October will see one of the largest collections, of items from the past, up for auction.

There is over 700 allotments to be sold, including a collection of over 100 kerosene lamps and lanterns.

There is something for everybody.

Sam and Betty have lived in the Clarence region all of their lives.

They were married in Grafton in 1956 starting their family and an era of collection.

They moved into their family home in 1960, located in Westlawn

Grafton.

Commenced life in the second-hand dealership world in 1971.

They started their own business in 1978, known

as “Grafton Pre-Owned Furniture” located at 151 Prince Street, Grafton.

Retired from this business in 1994.

Continued to operate

a firearms business “Grafton Firearms Dealership”, from the family home up until 2010.

It is with deep sadness

that the decision has been made to part with their antiquities and only hope that others will procure and cherish them as much as they have.

Sam and Betty Darke

Donovan Livestock & Property are excited to offer this extremely rare Collection on behalf of the Darke Family.

Our Team will be on site on Friday 20th October at the Grafton Racetrack for viewing from 9am. We will then conduct the auction in an amphitheatre style in the grandstand in front of the home straight at 11am For further information, full catalogue and photos please visit our website www.donovanlivestock. com.au or contact the selling agents 02 6643 4411.

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Healthy Rivers program restores Mehi River with ambitious restoration project OzFish Unlimited The Australian Government’s Healthy Rivers program is delivering big wins throughout the MurrayDarling Basin with the Mehi River near Moree one of the main beneficiaries, thanks to the work of dedicated OzFish members.

OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s recreational fishing charity, has undertaken extensive restoration work at the picturesque waterway in northern NSW as part of the $20 million Federal Government program which has funded 159 projects to improve

waterways in the Basin.

The extensive project which rejuvenated a 10km stretch of the Mehi River revolved around three travelling stock reserves in need of urgent attention.

After community consultation, OzFish was able to apply for funding and make a huge difference to the Mehi, in and out of the water.

OzFish’s Moree River Repair Bus Team Leader Jay Barnett and OzFish’s Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Cultural Officer headed up the project which involved removing more than four square kilometres of woody weeds and 1,500 litres of litter, including several

bulky items.

Working alongside Traditional Owners to determine the restoration sites and with the assistance of Moree Urban Landcare and the Northern Slopes

Landcare groups, more than 80 volunteers rolled up their sleeves as OzFish hosted community events to help plant 4,000 native seedlings.

It was one of 10

A young volunteer at the Mehi River project

projects that OzFish has been involved in over the past few years from the funding provided by the Healthy Rivers Program to help restore the Murray-Darling Basin.

“It was a very ambitious project, but we thought we’d go big and create a statement for Moree,” said Mr Barnett.

“We’ve been able to show the Moree township what OzFish can achieve and now we’ve got more and more people wanting to work with us, which is awesome. It’s been one of our most successful projects.”

The restoration project is expected to yield significant benefits for

native fish productivity, thanks to the rejuvenated riparian zone that will offer added nourishment by way of insect fall.

The additional 10 tonnes of rocky instream habitat will keep native fish safe and happy in the water.

This project was made possible by the OzFish-Landcare NSW partnership with funding support from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts, the Australian Government through the CRC Program, the Australian Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program and BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.

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Competition top issue for farmers, food code review chance to get it right The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.

The NFF has long expressed concern about significant market concentration in Australia’s retail sector, especially in supermarkets.

“Competition ranked as one of the top issues farmers were very concerned about in the National Farmer Priorities Survey released yesterday,”

NFF CEO Tony Mahar said.

“Australia is number one in the world for supermarket concentration. We need to make sure this

power isn’t being used to squeeze more than what’s fair from farmers and consumers.”

The NFF supports the intention of the code as an attempt to improve

standards of business behaviour in the food and grocery sector.

“While the code has not been as successful as hoped, the NFF believes this review is

an opportunity to adopt key changes that can provide greater certainty for all players within the supply chain,” Mr Mahar said.

The NFF calls on this

review to adopt the recommendations of the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry, including making the code mandatory, removing the ability of retailers to contract out important protections in the code, the introduction of significant civil pecuniary penalties and providing a genuinely independent dispute resolution.

“The NFF looks forward to engaging in this process to create a more level playing field for our farmers.”

Seasonal update events for farmers across the north coast the best ways to access that skilled help is by attending one of our seasonal update events.”

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“We’re pleased that we will have representatives from a number of other support agencies who can also provide help and advice on a range of support services and also mental health support.”

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NFF raises red flag over proposed superannuation tax changes The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) reiterates its concerns regarding the Australian Government’s increased tax on Australian farms through superannuation.

The proposed tax increase on superannuation balances continues to raise alarm bells within the agricultural sector given the far-reaching consequences for farm businesses and rural communities.

The NFF underscores the importance of a comprehensive assessment of the legislation’s implications on farming families, and calls for substantive consultations with farmers before legislating the measure.

“The proposed legislation, released yesterday, has failed to allay farmers’ apprehensions about the planned tax adjustments and their potential

impact on agricultural operations,” NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said.

“While recognising the Government’s efforts to address fiscal challenges, the NFF remains steadfast in its belief the legislation’s potential repercussions on farmers’ livelihoods and agricultural investments must not be

disregarded for a quick budget win.”

The NFF’s concerns are rooted in the unique nature of farming enterprises, where land assets often serve as the primary form of retirement savings.

“Unlike regular salaried employees, many farmers do not make consistent superannuation

contributions,” Mr Mahar said.

“Instead, they consider their land holdings as their primary retirement nest egg. This practice is paramount in succession planning, where land assets are frequently transferred into self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to facilitate retirement income for

retiring farmers.”

“The taxation of unrealised gains poses a genuine challenge for farmers, many of whom may find it difficult to meet the annual tax obligations without selling their land assets. This new tax could significantly impact a farmer’s yearly retirement earnings, potentially exceeding

them.”

The NFF’s biggest concern is the absence of indexation provisions for the $3 million threshold in the proposed legislation.

This fixed threshold could progressively encompass more farming assets over time, exacerbating the hardships faced by farming families across the country.

Moreover, the lack of clarity and specific implementation guidelines within the legislation further compounds the uncertainty for farmers planning to transfer their businesses to the next generation.

The NFF remains committed to collaborating with the Government to ensure the concerns Australia’s farming community have about these proposed changes are appropriately addressed.

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Have your say on Commonwealth fisheries policies The Australian Government has opened public consultation on the effectiveness of two key policies behind the management of Commonwealth fisheries.

The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and the Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy set the standards for sustainable harvesting of our fisheries resources to maximise benefits to the Australian community.

Assistant Secretary for Fisheries George Day encouraged stakeholders to provide their views on whether the policies remain fit-for-purpose.

“It’s important that these policies maintain target and bycatch stocks at sustainable levels, maximise economic returns to the Australian community, and minimise impacts on the marine

ecosystem, all in the context of increasingly needing to adapt to a changing climate” Mr Day said.

“I invite members of the fishing industry, marine conservation NGOs, recreational fishers, fisheries and marine scientists and researchers, First Nations fishers and sea country Traditional Owners and the general public to have their say on how Australia’s fishing resources and marine environment are managed.

“Feedback received will help us to understand where changes may be required.”

To have your say and to view the consultation paper, visit the QR Code bellow.

Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices After 2 record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities, especially livestock.

ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said that, at a national level, average farm cash income for broadacre farms is expected to decrease 41% to $197,000 per farm in 2023–24, representing a fall in incomes back to levels seen 3 years ago.

“Livestock farms will be affected by large decreases in prices for beef cattle and sheep, with sheep farm incomes forecast to be well below average,” Dr Greenville

said.

“We are expecting incomes well below the long-term average in parts of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland and the northern parts of the Western Australian cropping zone, mainly due to drier conditions resulting in lower crop yields.

“Incomes are also forecast to be well

below average in parts of southern Victoria and South Australia, as well as parts of Tasmania and Western Australia, due to a combination of dry conditions and declining sheep, lamb, and wool prices.

“It’s important to note these numbers are based on price and weather forecasts from early September. Prices for cattle and sheep have

fallen further in recent weeks so there is likely more downside risk to these forecasts than upside at present.”

ABARES is now providing quarterly updates to farm performance forecasts with the next update due in December.

“By linking ABARES farm and CSIRO production models with Bureau of Meteorology seasonal weather forecasts, we can now provide more timely updates on how seasonal and market conditions are affecting the farm sector,” Dr Greenville said.

“This is a significant step forward from the forecast we have traditionally provided once a year.”

New opportunities for forestry development The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest to establish two research centres under Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) to deliver innovative forestry research and development.

Assistant Secretary for Agvet Chemicals and Forestry Julie Gaglia said that the new research centres will support longterm innovation in the forest and wood products industry.

“The centres will focus on different research themes which are likely to include supporting Australian made solutions to climate change, sustainable forest

management, and future wood supply,” Ms Gaglia said.

“AFWI research centres will work collaboratively with industry to deliver applied research that can be adopted.

“With growing demand for wood and fibre products both domestically and internationally, and the impacts of climate change, we need to deliver research that will support the management of our forests, and the wood and fibre products they produce.

“This new research will help Australian forest growers, and wood and fibre processors prepare for future demands.

“The total export value of Australian forest and wood products for 202021 was more than $2.9 billion. This initiative will support industry’s work towards increasing this value while creating career opportunities for forest and wood products researchers.

“We look forward to seeing what the centres will deliver.”

Expressions of interest will be used to identify and recommend applicants for the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to contract as AFWI research centres.

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Australia’s Best Beach Destinations for Surfers A

ustralia, with its stunning coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometres, is a surfer’s paradise. From the tropical waters of Queensland to the rugged coastlines of Western Australia, this vast continent offers some of the world’s best waves and beach destinations for surfers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice looking to catch your first wave, Australia has a beach waiting for you. So, let’s take you on a journey to explore some of the top beach destinations for surfers in Australia, some close, and some far from home.

Gold Coast, Queensland The Gold Coast is a mecca for surfers from around the world. With its consistently warm waters and a variety of breaks suitable for surfers of all levels, it’s easy to see why it’s a top destination. The famous Surfers Paradise is a great place for beginners to take lessons, while more experienced surfers can tackle the renowned

Snapper Rocks, which hosts the annual Quiksilver Pro. Byron Bay, New South Wales Byron Bay, on the easternmost point of Australia and just on our doorstep, offers a unique surfing experience. The towns surf orientated atmosphere, warm water, and beautiful beaches create an ideal setting for catching waves. The Pass, Wategos Beach, and Tallow Beach are some of the popular surf spots in the area.

The town’s vibrant surf culture and numerous surf schools make it a welcoming destination for surfers of all levels.

Bells Beach, Victoria Bells Beach, located along the Great Ocean Road, is an iconic destination for surfers.

It’s famous for hosting the annual Rip Curl Pro competition and boasts a powerful right-hand point break that challenges even the most seasoned surfers.

If you’re looking to test your skills on worldclass waves, Bells Beach is the place to be.

Margaret River, Western Australia Western Australia offers some of the most consistent and uncrowded surf breaks in the country, and Margaret River is at the heart of it. Known for its powerful waves and pristine beaches, it’s a favourite among experienced surfers.

Surfers can explore breaks like Main Break, The Box, and North Point. When you’re not in the water, you can enjoy the region’s renowned wineries and stunning landscapes.

Noosa Heads, Queensland Noosa Heads is another Queensland gem, offering a mix of point and beach breaks. It’s particularly popular for longboarding due to its gentle, peeling waves. First Point and Little Cove are perfect for beginners, while advanced surfers can challenge themselves at the famous National Park Point break. The town itself is known for its laid-back atmosphere and vibrant surf culture.

Torquay, Victoria Torquay is often referred to as the “Surf Capital of Australia” and is home to iconic surf brands like Rip Curl and Quiksilver. Bells Beach, as mentioned earlier, is a part of the Torquay area, but there are also other great surf spots nearby, such as Jan Juc and Point Impossible.

The Surf Coast Walk offers spectacular views of the coastline between Torquay and Fairhaven.

Bondi Beach, New South Wales Bondi Beach, just a stone’s throw from Sydney’s city centre, is one of Australia’s most famous beaches. It’s a great place for surfers of all levels, with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. There are numerous surf schools along the beach, making it an excellent spot for beginners. The Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk offers stunning views of the coastline and access to other surf beaches along the way.

But, as we all know, with the beach being as famous as it is, if

you prefer open waves without another person there, this may not be the best spot for you.

Southport, Tasmania Tasmania may not be the first place that comes to mind for surfing, but Southport on the southern coast offers unique surf experiences.

It’s known for its uncrowded breaks and wilderness surroundings.

The waves are more suited to experienced surfers due to the challenging conditions and cold waters, but the raw beauty of the area makes it a rewarding destination.

Crescent Head, New South Wales Crescent Head is a hidden gem on the New South Wales coast.

Known for its long rides and gentle waves, it’s an excellent place for longboarding. Point Plomer and Crescent Head Point are the main breaks here, and the small, charming town exudes a relaxed surf culture.

Yallingup, Western Australia Yallingup, in the

Margaret River region, is another must-visit destination for surfers in Western Australia.

It’s renowned for its consistent swell and reef breaks. Surfers can test their skills at spots like Three Bears, Yallingup Beach, and Injidup.

The area’s astounding scenery, including the famous Ngilgi Cave, adds to the overall appeal.

Australia’s beaches offer a diverse range of surfing experiences, from gentle waves perfect for beginners to powerful breaks that challenge even the most experienced surfers.

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Specifications Unveiled for the 2023 BYD Seal Electric Sedan

By Jeff Gibbs The 2023 BYD Seal electric sedan from China is ready to challenge the Tesla Model 3, according to Australian homologation data that recently surfaced online. This data confirms previously reported specifications and positions the BYD Seal as a contender against the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, and Hyundai IONIQ 6.

BYD Australia has yet to release complete pricing and equipment details for the Seal range, but managing director Luke Todd has promised a highly competitive starting price. The company has already garnered over 10,000 expressions of interest, hinting at the excitement surrounding the upcoming model.

Official government data reveals that the BYD Seal will be available in three distinct grades: Dynamic, Premium, and Performance, each equipped with its own unique powertrain.

Starting at the base level, the Dynamic variant will feature a 150kW singlemotor setup and 18-inch

wheels, weighing in at 1922kg.

Moving up the range, the mid-range BYD Seal Premium will sport a 230kW motor and accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.9 seconds, boasting a range of up to 570km on the WLTP cycle. Weighing 2055kg, this variant will ride on 19-inch alloys.

At the top of the Seal line-up, the Performance flagship will deliver a combined power output of 390kW through a dual-motor powertrain, featuring all-wheel drive.

This setup yields an impressive 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds, albeit with a slightly reduced range of 520km.

Tipping the scales at 2185kg, the Performance

model shares the same wheel specifications as the Premium.

In terms of battery capacity, European equivalents of the Premium and

Performance variants will draw power from an 82kWh Blade battery, while the base Dynamic variant is expected to feature a smaller 61.4kWh unit, providing

a range of up to 460km.

Finally, the braking system varies across the models, with the entry-level Dynamic featuring a more modest setup compared to its higher-tier siblings.

The BYD Seal is set to expand BYD Australia’s model line-up, joining the Atto3 small electric SUV and the upcoming Dolphin electric hatch.

Future plans also include a hybrid dual-cab Ute, a mid-size electric SUV, and potentially a compact Seagull electric SUV.

Date Announced for Next-Gen Skoda Kodiaq

By Jeff Gibbs The upcoming release of the next-generation Skoda Kodiaq on October 4 has been eagerly anticipated.

Skoda offered a sneak peek into the SUV’s exterior design through revealing sketches, providing a glimpse of

its evolutionary design.

Notable features include squared-off wheel arches, available Matrix LED headlights, and C-shaped tail lights connected by a light bar, complemented by alloy wheels ranging from 17 to 20 inches in diameter.

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Skoda will offer five powertrain options for the Kodiaq in Europe, including mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices, along with traditional petrol and diesel variants.

Notably, the 1.5 TSI mHEV and 1.5 TSI iV plug-in hybrid feature the efficient Miller cycle and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, optimizing fuel efficiency.

The new Kodiaq incorporates various safety technologies, such as Crew Protect Assist and Emergency Assist, ensuring a high level of safety for drivers and passengers. In 2024, a remote parking feature

via a smartphone app will be introduced, enhancing convenience.

Manufacturing of the Kodiaq will occur at Skoda’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic, alongside the existing Karoq, following a significant investment to convert the production line for the new model.

The Kodiaq is expected to reach Australia around mid-2024, sparking enthusiasm among automotive enthusiasts.

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Revealed: 2024 Isuzu D-Max Facelift Introduces Modern Design and Enhanced Features Isuzu D-Max impresses with updated aesthetics, enhanced tech features, ventilated seating, and seamless wireless Android Auto support, all while maintaining its versatile powertrain options 2024 D-Max retains its existing powertrain options, including a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-liter engine.

Transmission choices remain consistent, offering a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Drivetrain options encompass two-wheel-drive or parttime four-wheel-drive configurations.

In Summary: The unveiling of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift in Thailand represents a fusion of design updates and enriched tech features while preserving

By Jeff Gibbs Isuzu recently introduced the refreshed 2024 D-Max ute in Thailand, revealing updated design features and improved tech offerings while maintaining the existing powertrain options.

The release in the Australian market is on the horizon, and Isuzu

Ute Australia is closely monitoring market needs to customize the product updates accordingly.

Design Enhancements: The 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift showcases a revamped front end, incorporating redesigned headlights, a modern grey or ‘black chrome’ grille, and an integrated air vent in the lower

bumper to enhance aerodynamics. Notable exterior updates include updated “triple-armour” LED tail-lights, fresh wheel designs, and more pronounced flared wheel arches, especially evident in the flagship D-Max V-Cross, known as the X-Terrain in Australia.

Interior Upgrades: Inside the 2024 D-Max, upgrades include steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, ventilated front seats, and an expanded 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster. Front and rear USB-C charge

ports have replaced the older USB-A, offering improved connectivity options. The infotainment software has been updated to support wireless Android Auto connectivity alongside wireless Apple CarPlay.

Technological Advancements: The D-Max now boasts simplified touchsensitive controls for volume and tuning, enhancing the interior’s modern appeal. An exciting addition is the ‘rough terrain mode,’ initially introduced in

the MU-X, enhancing braking and torque transfer for optimized traction during challenging off-road conditions. The front camera module now provides a wider and more accurate view, augmenting safety features.

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the robust powertrain choices. Anticipation is high for the Australian release, aligning with Isuzu’s commitment to adapt updates to meet the distinct demands of the local market.

Comparable updates for the Mazda BT-50 ute and the Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV are expected in the near future.

WIDTH LIMIT CHANGES TO DRIVE ELECTRIC TRUCK UPTAKE

By Electric Vehicle Council The federal government’s move to increase the width limit of trucks will bring Australia in line with major overseas markets and help increase the uptake of electric heavy vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

The overall width limit of trucks will increase from 2.50 to 2.55 metres,

which will align with standards used by major supplier economies.

EVC chief executive Behyad Jafari said the electric vehicle industry has been calling for the change for several years.

The EVC congratulates the government for working collaboratively with industry and other stakeholders to deliver this important change.

“Increasing the width limit of trucks brings Australia in line with major overseas markets, like the EU, which is vital if we want to increase the supply of electric trucks on our roads,” Mr Jafari said.

“Being out of step with international regulation

has restricted the supply of electric trucks into Australia. Aligning these standards will make it simpler and cheaper for Australian operators to access electric trucks, while also improving productivity, freight efficiency and safety.

“Australia is dependent on trucks to deliver goods across our massive nation, meaning they make up around one-fifth of the country’s transport emissions. Having more electric trucks crossing the country will reduce transport emissions, improve air quality, cut the cost of freight and reduce operating costs for owners as we decrease our reliance on

expensive, imported fuel.

“As the adoption of electric trucks accelerates around the world, it’s vital that Australia stops falling behind. Increasing the width limit is a great first step, but we need to keep the momentum going to support our country’s electrification of trucks.

“We encourage the federal government to build on this announcement by introducing a mass concession (one tonne minimum) for electric trucks, and making it cheaper and attractive for Australian businesses wanting to embrace this technology. More broadly, we need a

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40 REAL ESTATE

Homelessness Crisis in Queensland Reaches Unprecedented Levels Amid Sharp Decline in Building Approvals

tenants in Queensland are already grappling with exorbitant annual rental growth rates, and the scarcity of rental properties is poised to worsen, leading to a significant surge in homelessness.

The escalating rental costs have become a central concern in the overall cost-ofliving crisis, especially for lower-income families across the nation. During a recent address to the Senate Committee regarding the cost-of-living crisis on September 28, Mr. Young issued a warning that rents could surge by 20 per cent in the upcoming year due to the acute shortage of rental properties.

In response to the crisis, Property Club proposed a viable solution to the Senate Committee, emphasizing that it incurs no cost to the government. The proposal advocated for a substantial increase in the supply of secondhand rental properties, an initiative that could swiftly augment the availability of affordable rental units.

Property Club, with a considerable base of property investors in Queensland, highlighted their readiness to purchase these properties if previous tax incentives were reintroduced.

Specifically, they urged the reinstatement of tax depreciation benefits for second-hand properties, a measure that could make renting more affordable for tenants.

The removal of tax depreciation benefits for second-hand properties in 2017 had inadvertently

driven investors to primarily acquire new properties, which are costlier for tenants to rent. Consequently, this policy shift has contributed significantly to the current shortage of affordable rental properties in Queensland and across Australia.

To alleviate the crisis, Property Club also proposed the elimination of time limits on investor interest-only loans, which were imposed

by APRA in 2015.

This move has caused a substantial exodus of property investors from the real estate

market, exacerbating the rental crisis to an extent unprecedented in recent memory.

Addressing this issue is imperative to safeguard the wellbeing of communities, particularly those facing the brunt of this escalating housing crisis.

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Recently released figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate a significant 26 per cent decline in residential building approvals in Queensland during August 2023. Kevin Young, the President of Property Club, Australia’s largest independent property group, expressed deep concern over the exacerbation of the homeless crisis in the state due to this decline.

Mr. Young, an experienced investor in the Queensland property market for over five decades, emphasized that the rental situation in the state has reached an unprecedented level of severity. He highlighted the dire impact of the drastic drop in residential building approvals, particularly in the context of rental availability and affordability.

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Builders respond to national jobs and skills roadmap Master Builders Australia The peak building and construction industry association, Master Builders Australia, welcomed the release of Jobs and Skills Australia’s Towards a National Jobs and Skills Roadmap.

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said this roadmap is a valuable vehicle for the Government’s ambitious skills and workforce goals and what is needed now.

“Vocational education and training (VET) is central to skills and knowledge development in the building and construction industry, more so than any other sector in Australia.

“A VET qualification is the highest level of education attained for over 600,000 building and construction workers. This is 54 per cent of the total workforce and 80 per cent of workers that have a post-school qualification.

“Analysis of current skills shortages shows that 36 per cent of

occupations assessed were in national shortage in 2023.

“50 per cent of the occupations in the category assessed as being in national shortage are technicians and trade workers.

“Ensuring the VET sector delivers high quality training that is occupation- and industry-relevant and valued by employers and the Australian population more broadly is critical to meeting current and future workforce needs in the building and construction industry.

“The Government needs to take an approach to ensure that policy levers are being pulled in the same direction to ensure we don’t find ourselves in a position of one step forward, two steps back.

“The proposed industrial relations legislation currently before parliament will counter efforts made in the skills space and make it harder for employers to create new jobs. It will sap productivity.

“If Australia is to meet Housing Accord and Net Zero targets, we need

better incentivise people to join and stay in these occupations now and in future,” Ms Wawn said.

Jobs and Skills Australia’s analysis reveals that gender imbalance is a feature of many skill shortage areas.

“Occupations that have a highly gender skewed workforce are

industry attracts more male than female workers. Improving the attractiveness of the industry to women presents a massive opportunity to increase the pool of potential workers.

“Initiatives such as Master Builders Australia’s Women Building Australia

significantly more likely to be experiencing shortages than occupations where the gender balance is more even.”

“More work needs to be done to remove gender imbalances and in particular, support women in the workforce.

“The construction

program are supporting retention through mentoring, helping to dispel misperceptions about the industry, encouraging more women into construction, sharing the stories of women in the industry, and nurturing career progression and business resilience.

“The Women Building Australia program is one example of an industryled initiative to provide appropriate mentorship and support for women entering the industry which has helped see an uptick of female participation over recent years.

“The perception that higher education is superior to VET needs to be quashed and the tertiary system better aligned to meet future workforce needs.

“Completion rates of VET courses are a concern to the industry and Skills and Workforce Ministers have identified as a problem.

“The early stages of an apprenticeship are the most tenuous. Private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), like those run by our members, have higher retention and completion rates than TAFE with better pastoral care and support in place.

“Governments should look to RTOs such as those provided by Master Builders members as examples of best practice,” Ms Wawn said.

Ten Jobs and Skills Councils with deep understanding of the VET sector and industry needs have been established to support the VET sector in meeting needs and providing a stronger voice.

“Master Builders Australia looks forward to working closely with BuildSkills Australia to identify skills and workforce needs and to promote the building and construction industry as a rewarding career path.”

“Master Builders has long advocated for a range of changes to the journey of an early career worker in the building and construction industry.

“These include better career education and advice, starting in early high school years; extinguishing the bias towards higher education over VET; providing detailed and realistic information to prospective apprentices to help them make informed choices; better pastoral care and mentorship; and restructuring the wage subsidy for employers,” Ms Wawn said.

ATO reminds businesses to pay before they disclose their debts Australian Taxation disclose business tax debts to more than Office The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning businesses to engage with their tax and super obligations to avoid having their debts disclosed to credit reporting agencies.

As the ATO shifts back to business-as-usual debt collection, as of July 2023 it has issued Notices of intent to

22,000 businesses with a tax debt of at least $100,000 that is overdue by more than 90 days.

More than 9,000 businesses are expected to have their debts disclosed this month.

ATO Assistant Commissioner Jillian Kitto said paying or engaging with the ATO is the only way to stop a business’s tax debt

becoming visible in credit rating checks.

‘We want to work with businesses to help them get on top of their debts. Anyone with a debt is encouraged to reach out to us as soon as possible,’ Ms Kitto said.

‘We give businesses ample opportunity to re-engage with us.

However, those who show continued and ongoing disregard for their tax and super

obligations will have their debts disclosed.’

‘While we do not take disclosures lightly, consequences will apply to businesses who refuse to pay or engage with us.’

Businesses need to pay their debt or enter into an appropriate payment arrangement within 28 days of when the intent to disclose notice was issued to prevent disclosure. A disclosed debt can impact a business’s ability to receive finance and they may lose suppliers.

The ATO expects more than 50,000 notices of intent will issue in the 2023-24 financial year.

‘Through the pandemic we shifted our focus from debt collection to stimulus payments and assistance with tax, but it is now time to re-establish the culture of paying tax on time,’ said

Ms Kitto.

‘There is over $5 billion owed by businesses who currently meet the criteria for disclosure. We must draw a line in the sand to protect the Australian community and other creditors, and to ensure

a level playing field for businesses who do the right thing.‘ ‘If you have an outstanding tax debt, we strongly urge you to pay it or reach out to us or your tax professional so we can provide the right support,’ Ms Kitto said.

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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

It’s my party and I’ll…clean up when I want to.

Max Crus

hank goodness party season is over and we can calm down. Well, until the festive season arrives in about two weeks.

Yes, birthday parties, footy parties, referendum parties, it’s been a festival of parties lately, but as everyone knows, parties themselves aren’t even the best bit.

The real fun in parties starts with the planning.

Who to invite. Who not to.

What to eat. What not to.

What to drink, what not to…don’t want anyone

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touching that when they can’t even read the label.

The there’s the anticipation, invariably the most excitement you will have up until five minutes before the first guests hit the doorstep and the hors d’oeuvres, when you suddenly ask yourself with a sense of dread “what have I done?”

Invariably the actual party is a blur of satisfying stupid questions such as “do you have water/glasses/ toilets/ice/serviettes/toilet paper/tea bags/any more

of that last red/a broom/a mop/a vacuum/etc, until the last person leaves with the last question “what time is it?”.

Then, following one of those deeply satisfying, over-heated, deep sleeps that come only after too much of everything, there’s more fun.

There is nothing like the calm, nostalgic sense of reward that comes with cleaning up. People who clean up the night before never experience this fully, or if they do, they

have forgotten about it by morning.

But the clean-up must be done in an orderly fashion and in blocks, one category at a time starting with the gooey stuff.

Food scraps come first, where occasionally braving a taste of leftovers (not recommended in summer), reminiscing “that was the best sourdough pizza Tiny Tim has ever made…can’t believe there’s any left”, is also part of the fun.

Next comes the bottle caps and foils and the

unexpected bits of clothing.

It’s like an archaeological dig. Ah yes, that’s when So-and-so decided to imitate Tina Turner/Freddie Mercury/Mick Jagger/ Madonna/all the above.

Next, carefully picking up glasses and popping them gingerly in the dishwasher, mindful that foggy heads and Riedel/Spiegelau/ Plumm don’t mix.

Finally you get to the glue that quietly stuck the party together, before rowdily tearing it asunder, the beverage containers,

occasionally as with the food, having a little sniff to see how a wine aged overnight.

“Ahh, what an unusual sparkling/gee, did we open three rieslings/that pet nat was an unexpected hit/ easily the best red of the night” and the occasional little surprise…”hey, who opened that bottle?”

Whoops! Oh well.

Here’s a few we put in the recycle bin to end this season:

Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2022 $35. (Bottle No.378 of 998). 998 is the capacity of a highly sought after Ducati made between 2002 and 2004, yet there’s probably more of them than bottles of this. Like the Ducati, this is full on, so hang on at the MotoGP

party. 9.4/10.

Toppers Mountain New England Nebbiolo, 2022, $47. (Bottle No.1657 of 2111) . THow florally fragrant can red wine be? A gorgeous bouquet whacks you in the nostrils as you raise your glass and bright red flavours follow to get you hooked (left hooked

perhaps) but at 13.5 per cent you won’t be down for the count if you have a few.

9.5/10.

Ziegler Eden Valley Fieldstone Riesling 2023, $28. ‘Artisanal wines’ says the label but would you prefer a wine made by an artist or a winemaker?

Would you prefer a shoe

made by Picasso or a bootmaker? Ponder that dilemma with a creative riesling. 9.4/10.

Ziegler Barossa The Brickyard Shiraz 2022, $28. Gee, 2022 sounds so young but it’s already nearly two. No matter, this is settled and solid enough to go early in the party, and

it did. Light by Barossan standards at 13.5 but you’d never know. 9.3/10.

Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, $32.

Young cabernets often seem a little unsettled, but there are exceptions, so have this if you’re feeling a little that way, it may rub off. 9.4/10.

Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2021, $32. “Max! Where’s the corkscrew”? Corks are almost a party trick these days and this wine made me realise my cork skills aren’t what they used to be, but it was fun finding out, and even more apré corking.

9.5/10.

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COOKING 43

SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL 10m prep

2 servings

10 INGREDIENTS • • • • •

2 peeled, sliced frozen bananas 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced, plus 1/2 kiwifruit, extra, to serve 60g baby spinach 20g chopped kale leaves 1 tbsp almond butter

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1 tbsp chia seeds, plus 1/2 tsp, extra, to serve

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500ml (2 cups) Cashew Unsweetened Milk

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1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

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1 tbsp activated buckwheat

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Handful of mixed berries

2 METHOD STEPS Step 1 Place the banana, kiwifruit, spinach, kale, almond butter, chia seeds and almond milk in a large blender and blend until thick, creamy and well combined.

Step 2 Divide between 2 serving bowls. Slice the extra kiwifruit. Top the smoothie bowls with sliced kiwifruit, coconut, buckinis, berries and extra chia seeds..

SALMON SUSHI ROLLS 1h 50m prep

20m cook

4 servings

8 INGREDIENTS • • • • • •

1 egg, lightly whisked 500g Beef Mince 50g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs 40g packet French onion soup mix 80g Colby cheese, cut into 20 small pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• • • • •

200g portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced 2 tbsp tomato paste 125ml (1 ⁄2 cup) thickened cream 60g baby spinach 4 crusty bread slices

4 METHOD STEPS Step 1 Place rice and 1 1/2 cups cold water in a saucepan over high heat. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Remove from heat.

Stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2 Place rice and vinegar in a bowl. Stir to combine.

Allow to cool completely, stirring regularly to prevent rice becoming gluggy.

Step 3

Place 1 nori sheet, shiny-side down, on a sushi mat. Using moist hands, spread one-quarter of the rice mixture over the nori sheet, leaving a 3cmwide border around the edges. Place one-quarter of the avocado along the edge facing you. Top with one quarter each of the salmon, cucumber and carrot. Using the sushi mat, roll up firmly to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining nori, rice mixture, salmon and vegetables.

Step 4 Slice each roll into 4 pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap.

LAMB TACOS AL PASTOR 6h 15m prep

5h 30m cook

4 servings

16 INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • •

125ml (1/2 cup) orange juice 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 dried long red chilli, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves 2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp smoked paprika 1kg piece boneless lamb shoulder

• • • • • • •

250ml (1 cup) boiling water Tortillas, to serve 2 avocados, peeled, mashed 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Pineapple, chargrilled, chopped, to serve Hot chilli sauce, to serve

3 METHOD STEPS Step 1 Place combined juices, oil, tomato paste, dried chilli, oregano, cumin and paprika in a small food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a glass or ceramic dish. Cut deep incisions crossways into the lamb fat. Add the lamb to the marinade. Turn to coat. Cover. Place in the fridge overnight, to marinate.

Step 2 Preheat oven to 140°C/120°C fan forced. Transfer the lamb and marinade to a roasting dish. Season

with salt. Pour water around lamb. Cover dish tightly with foil. Roast for 5 hours, turning halfway, or until meat is very tender. Remove foil. Roast for a further 30 minutes or until lamb collapses. Shred meat. Toss in pan juices.

Step 3 Warm tortillas following packet directions.

Combine onion and coriander in a bowl. Top each tortilla with avocado, lamb, pineapple and onion mixture. Serve with chilli sauce.

“Food, to me, is always about cooking and eating with those you love and care for.”

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Psychologist’s Top Tips to Managing Your Mental Health After Cancer Diagnosis Breast Cancer Network Australia October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mental Health Month. Australia’s leading consumer breast cancer organisation Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Australia’s go-to specialist in cancerrelated distress, popular podcaster, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman, have collaborated on 5 top tips for managing your mental health alongside a breast cancer diagnosis, assisting those affected by breast cancer to live well, their way.

Dr Tottman’s podcast Upfront About Breast Cancer – What You Don’t Know Until You Do has been downloaded over 100,000 times and offers a valuable resource for those with breast cancer, especially amidst the current wait times for mental health and healthcare services.

It has had a profound impact on its listeners.

“I have to thank you for perhaps saving me and my marriage,” said listener Nikki. “Not only has it been the most validating and informative tool for me, I have asked my husband and daughter to listen so that they can better understand my struggle and theirs.

This has really changed everything.”

1. Give yourself time to adjust “After a cancer diagnosis, it’s normal to struggle through a period of adjustment as you come to terms with change,” said and Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman.

“How you navigate these changes can depend on who you are as a person, your previous experience of adversity, and your resilience.”

Anxiety is worrying about the future and fearing things that haven’t happened. It is a normal response to a diagnosis and comes in many forms. “There are at least 12 different types of anxiety when it comes

to a cancer diagnosis,” says Tottman. “An appropriate level of anxiety can be a good thing because it helps you to develop strategies to deal with the physical, practical, or emotional challenges you’re facing.”

2. Understand your anxiety to manage it According to Tottman, learning to sit in the discomfort that comes with anxiety is a powerful skill to develop, along with an understanding that it is temporary and will pass.

“Anxiety will peak and then start to dissipate, so once you recognise this and learn how to sit with it, you are back in the

driver’s seat,” she said.

“The anxiety may still happen, which is normal, but it will no longer destabilise you.”

Understanding what triggers your anxiety and anticipating what symptoms you might encounter can also help you manage it, because you know what to expect. “You might experience physiological symptoms, such as a racing heart, a sick feeling in your stomach, light-headedness, or tightness in your chest,” said Tottman.

3. Seek professional support Cancer treatment itself can affect your normal functioning, so ask

Dr Charlotte Tottman, clinical psychologist, is Australia’s go-to specialist in cancer-related distress and popular podcaster.

yourself whether you are struggling because of your mental health or physical health.

According to Tottman, it is common for those with cancer to experience emotional isolation, where you feel like no one else understands what you’re going through. “Generally, I recommend seeking help if your anxiety or struggle to adjust is getting in the way of your functioning, impacting your sleep or relationships, or causing you a high level of distress,” she said.

“Your GP – or therapist if you see one – can help assess where you are in terms of your struggle.”

An ongoing relationship with a therapist, a psychooncologist, or clinical psychologist can offer a safe environment.

“Speaking in an unfiltered way can help you feel heard, seen and validated,” said Tottman.

“Talking to others who have a similar experience can also be valuable in helping you feel

understood.”

4. Check in on ALL those affected While someone may look outwardly well, they may still be struggling emotionally, so regularly checking in is important. “People tend to flock in the early stages of a diagnosis and then vanish down the track,” said Tottman.

“That’s when the person who’s been diagnosed may feel the most isolated, so check in and ask how things are really going for them.”

It’s also important for carers to look after themselves. Tottman said carers often feel invisible or put their own needs last. “Remember, if you are exhausted or unable to continue caring, it affects you and the person you’re caring for,” she said.

5. Stay active and engaged Moving helps your physical and mental health. “The silver bullet in all of this is exercise, so I recommend you stay mobile and active,” Tottman said.

New Australian body size data study predicts 3kg weight gain every 10 years – we need to design for it iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre Australia’s first anthropometry dataset has revealed we are stacking on about 3kg every ten years – with big implications for transport design, including how big airline seats should be.

Anthropometry is the study of measuring human body sizes and shapes.

The ground-breaking study conducted by academics at the University of South Australia for partners Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Department of Transport and Planning Victoria and funded by the iMOVE Cooperative Research

Centre has produced a comprehensive anthropometric dataset for Australian adults aged 18-64 – the first time this has been done for the Australian population.

In developed countries, obesity and weight gain have risen among adults since the 1960s and children since the 1980s. For Australia, the new dataset suggests a continuing increase in weight for adults of between 1.5 and 3.5kg per decade.

“Overall, a likely scenario for Australia over the next 20 years is: no increase in stature, and a 2 to 3kg increase in weight per decade. A conservative scenario, which would lead to more accommodating designs, is an increase in stature of 10mm per

decade, and an increase in weight of 3kg per decade,” the university researchers said in their final report released this week.

The researchers noted the relationship between bigger body sizes and airline seats, citing studies that found “changes in body shape dimensions over the past 30 years have rendered airline seating dimensions to be problematic, and unable to accommodate up to 68% of males and 22% of females”.

Historically, commercial airline seating was based on average passenger weight data from the 1950s to 1970s. But as the modern traveller becomes significantly heavier, airlines are facing challenges in

accommodating an increasingly larger passenger base.

The weight gain trend has serious implications for aircraft design and fuel efficiency. Heavier planes require more fuel, which in turn drives up operational costs and environmental concerns.

The issue has gathered significant media interest in recent weeks with US financial analysts saying United Airlines would save USD $80m a year if the average passenger lost about 4.5kg.

What about trains, buses, and other forms of transport?

The researchers said the new dataset can help industry deal with these issues. “Anticipating the changes in body size over decades is important if one wants to ensure that a design,

equipment, or layout will remain fit for use by the intended users over its entire life span,” they said.

Ian Christensen, Managing Director of iMOVE CRC, commented on the study’s findings: “This research is not just about numbers on a scale. It’s about understanding the evolving needs of our population and ensuring our transport systems, both on the ground and in the air, are equipped to serve everyone comfortably and safely with human-centred design.

“The data from this study provides a roadmap for the future.

It’s an opportunity for designers, policymakers, and industry leaders to come together and create

transport solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking.”

Christina Kirsch, Senior Human Factors Specialist at TfNSW, said: “Our objective is to gain data specific to the Australian population so we can design public transport that caters specifically to our shapes and sizes.

“These designs directly impact passenger comfort, safety, accessibility, and overall user experience.

By incorporating anthropometric data into the design process, we can ensure that work and transport systems are more efficient, safe, and comfortable to use by our staff and customers.”

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New blood test could improve concussion diagnosis: study Monash University A global blood test for concussion could be a step closer after a Monash University-led study discovered specific proteins or biomarkers that can help diagnose concussions relatively quickly and accurately.

Once approved, a blood test identifying these biomarkers could improve the diagnostic process of concussion following accidents, sport-related collisions, or other injuries, aiding management and recovery. It would be used alongside, rather than replace existing diagnostic measures such as physical signs and symptom selfreporting, to improve accuracy.

There is no blood test approved globally for concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury. While a CT scan can be used to detect a brain bleed after concussion, most concussions do not result in brain haemorrhage.

Published in Neurology®, the new study looked at four protein biomarkers.

The collaborative study between Monash University researchers and

The Alfred Emergency Department (ED) clinicians discovered that blood levels of three proteins, each reflecting different aspects of the biology of brain trauma, provided precision in classifying concussion for patients under the age of 50 who present to an ED within six hours of injury.

When the inflammatory biomarker, interleukin 6 or IL-6, was measured alongside glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1), two proteins exclusive to the brain, this combination showed incredible sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing individuals with concussion from those without.

Study lead and Monash Trauma Group

Principal Investigator Dr Stuart McDonald said accurate diagnosis of concussion was often difficult as clinicians rely on symptoms, often self-reported, or tools like imaging that lacked sensitivity to this form of brain injury.

“Concussion diagnosis is notoriously challenging in many cases because clinicians rely on subjective observations of physical signs and self-reported symptoms, neither of which are specific to concussion and often exhibit subtlety and rapid evolution,” Dr McDonald said.

“Consequently, even in the ED, individuals can be discharged without a definitive diagnosis. Our findings showed that the panel of biomarkers we assessed performed really

well even in patients that lacked the more overt signs of concussion, such as loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia.”

Co-study lead and Monash University Professor Biswadev Mitra, who is Director of Emergency Medicine Research at The Alfred, said if further research validated these results and biomarkers were granted regulatory approval in Australia, they could increase diagnosis certainty not just for clinicians but for patients too, enabling earlier management.

“Within the ED, we believe the test might prove useful in providing certainty in difficult-toassess cases, especially when a patient may be unwilling or unable to communicate their

symptoms,” Professor Mitra said.

“One example could be in cases of domestic violence, where the test might reveal a mild brain injury that could otherwise go unnoticed.”

Dr McDonald said the test had great potential to help manage sports concussion.

“While at this stage it may not be feasible to conduct a test that alters decisions within a match, players with a potential or suspected concussion that are removed from play could feasibly be tested soon after the match, with a more definitive diagnosis helping with many aspects of the player’s recovery and return to play process,” he said.

“Given concussion remains a clinical

diagnosis, the best clinical assessments and patient care are likely in the ED setting. Nevertheless, there is potential for this test to be applied beyond the hospital setting in the near future.”

The project also identified another biomarker that could help in diagnosis much later after a concussion.

In the same patients studied a week after their concussion, the researchers found another brain specific biomarker, neurofilament light (NfL), was elevated in blood and had comparable diagnostic properties as the acute markers.

Dr McDonald said this suggested NfL could be particularly suited for assisting concussion diagnosis in cases of delayed assessments.

“Beyond the ED, measures of blood NfL may be most beneficial when individuals consult a GP multiple days after an impact, especially in situations where diagnostic certainty is crucial for making safe return-to-work or returnto-play decisions, such as in military or sports settings,” Dr McDonald said.

Largest ever study on light exposure proves its impact on mental health Monash University The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000 participants, has found that increased exposure to light at night increases a person’s risk for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, bipolar and PTSD severity as well as selfharm. Importantly, the study also found that increasing exposure to daytime light can act like a non-pharmacological

means for reducing psychosis risk.

In those exposed to high amounts of light at night, the risk of depression increased by 30 per cent – while those who were exposed to high amounts of light during the day reduced their risk of depression by 20 per cent. Similar patterns of results were seen for self-harm behaviour, psychosis, bipolar disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. These findings indicate

that the simple practise of avoiding light at night and seeking brighter light during the day could be an effective, non-pharmacological means of reducing serious mental health issues.

The study, led by Associate Professor Sean Cain, from the Monash School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia, is published today in the journal, Nature Mental Health.

“Our findings will have a potentially huge societal impact,” said Associate Professor Cain.

“Once people understand that their light exposure patterns have a powerful influence on their mental health, they can take

some simple steps to optimise their wellbeing.

It’s about getting bright light in the day and darkness at night.”

The study’s 86,772 participants were all from the UK Biobank, and were examined for their exposure to light, sleep, physical activity and mental health.

Associate Professor Cain said the impact of night light exposure was also independent of demographic, physical activity, season and employment.

“And our findings were consistent when accounting for shiftwork, sleep, urban versus rural living and cardiometabolic health,” he said.

Humans in modern, industrialised times have literally turned our biological systems upside down. According

to Associate Professor Cain, our brains evolved to work best with bright light in the day and then with almost no light at night.

“Humans today challenge this biology, spending around 90 per

cent of the day indoors under electric lighting which is too dim during the day and too bright at night compared to natural light and dark cycles. It is confusing our bodies and making us unwell,” he said.

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October 19, 2023

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10 Essential Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs

By Liam Jennings Gardening is a delightful and rewarding hobby that connects us with nature, promotes physical activity, and enhances our surroundings.

Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, having the right gardening tools can make the experience more enjoyable and efficient. For beginners, it can be overwhelming to figure out which tools are essential.

Garden Gloves: Gardening can be tough on your hands, so investing in a good pair of garden gloves is crucial. They protect your hands from dirt, thorns, and blisters, while also providing better grip when handling plants or tools.

Look for gloves made of durable materials that fit comfortably to ensure you can work for extended periods without discomfort.

Hand Trowel: A hand trowel is a small, shovel-like tool with a pointed blade, and it’s perfect for digging small holes for planting, transplanting, and weeding. It’s an essential tool for precision work and is versatile enough to handle various gardening tasks.

Pruners or Shears: Pruning shears or garden scissors are essential for trimming and shaping plants. They come in various sizes and styles, including bypass and anvil pruners. Beginners should opt for bypass pruners, as they provide

cleaner cuts for live plants, reducing the risk of disease transmission.

Pruning is vital for

areas or a hose for larger ones. A watering can is excellent for precise watering, while a hose

Wheelbarrow or Garden Cart: When it comes to moving heavy items like soil, compost,

materials around your garden, reducing strain on your back and arms.

Consider the size of your garden when choosing the right option for you.

Garden Fork: A garden fork is designed to break up and aerate soil, making it an essential tool for preparing garden beds.

It’s also handy for loosening compacted soil and mixing in compost or other soil amendments. Look for one with sturdy tines and a comfortable grip.

Weeder: Weeding is an ongoing task in gardening, and a weeder helps make this chore more manageable.

maintaining plant health and encouraging growth.

Garden Rake: A garden rake is an excellent tool for levelling soil, removing debris, and preparing garden beds for planting.

It’s also useful for spreading mulch or compost evenly. Invest in a sturdy garden rake with a comfortable handle for efficient and comfortable use.

Watering Can or Hose: Keeping your plants adequately hydrated is essential for their growth and health.

Depending on the size of your garden, you can choose between a watering can for smaller

with a spray nozzle provides versatility in watering different types of plants.

or plants, a wheelbarrow or garden cart is a lifesaver. They make it much easier to transport

There are various types of weeders, including hand weeders and long-handled ones.

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Garden Kneeler or Pad: Spending hours in the garden can be tough on your knees and back. A garden kneeler or kneeler pad provides comfort and support while you work close to the ground. Some kneelers even double as a bench or seat, allowing you to take breaks and enjoy your garden.

Garden Pruning Saw: For larger branches that pruning shears can’t handle, a garden pruning saw is invaluable. It allows you to make clean cuts on thicker branches, promoting plant health and safety. Choose a pruning saw with a sharp blade and ergonomic handle for ease of use.

As a beginner gardener, having the right tools can make a world of difference in your gardening experience.

These ten essential gardening tools are a great starting point for anyone looking to cultivate their green thumb. They will help you plant, nurture, and maintain your garden with ease and efficiency.

Remember that quality matters when it comes to gardening tools, so invest in durable, well-made options that will last for seasons to come.

With these tools at your disposal, you’ll be well on your way to creating a beautiful and thriving garden.

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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 branch meets monthly in Alstonville.

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CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM - Join Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for a celebration of all things gardening, past and present, from botanicals to gnomes.

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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 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.

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.

MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch.

Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.

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.

Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249

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 TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina.

Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm.

Ph. 0411719074.

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 BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB welcomes new members, and visitors are welcome to attend a meeting to see what we are like. We meet at the Ballina RSL Club the first Wednesday of the month at 10am. After the business meeting and a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two, we listen to a guest speaker.

For more information call Wendy 0410 560 916 or Beryl 0419 285 282 This year we are having a Friendship Coffee Morning once a month at a variety of cafes around Ballina.

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,

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.

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 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 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 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 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/recipe 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 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.

WEEK 3 MONDAY V.Gray & N.Nowlan Peter Michael TUESDAY T. Winnell S.Forrester WEDNESDAY H. Hurst N.& K.Ryan THURSDAY B. Bennett K. Dawson FRIDAY Richmond Valley Council B & H.Elford 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.

AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino each week. The group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George 0427133372 LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682 LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCE CLUB St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners.

Every Tuesday from 3pm5.30pm @ $5 per head.

First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person.

Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome.

Bring a plate to share in a supper.

Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552.

THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The

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COMUNITY NOTICES 51 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 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome.

Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.

GOONELLABAH TABLE TENNIS AT 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 3.30pm4.45pm, $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 GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, flowers, and nature. Well, it’s really obvious that we are in Jacaranda season at the moment with all the trees putting on a great display in anticipation of the Jacaranda Festival. The Flame Trees look bright and beautiful too.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 9th November, possibly at a member’s garden but that is to be confirmed. We will let you know via email. Still 10am to midday. Please note this is not the first Thursday of the month as that falls on Jacaranda Thursday.

Please bring a mug, a chair and morning tea to share if you are able. We will supply coffee, tea etc. There will also be the regular Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. Please label plants and cuttings to help others know what they are buying. Paper and pens will be made available.

All proceeds go to our Club Instead of a guest speaker we can wander through the garden.

CRAFTON SENIOR CITS recently held a barbecue, rvith 45 attending.

Day began with morning tea, then talk & demonstration about European honeybees, by Diane Mclean, of Honeybee Hives. Cloutts Crossing. Without bees, there rvould be no crops, grasses, trees. therefore humans & animals would starve in 2 years. Bees prefer mauve & blue colours. If honey goes candied, it can be returned to original condition by putting in a glass jar in a sunny position, not heated in an oven or hot rvater. Some seniors took advantage of many products for sale. Australian

native bees do not produce enough lroney for it to be commercially economical. Day concluded with a delicious barbecue lunch of sausages, onion, various salads, bread. then ice cream in a sone.”

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.

GRAFTON CWA Meetings of Grafton Branch are held on the 2nd Friday of each month in CWA rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Sts. New members are always welcome.

Craft mornings are held on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, starting at 9.30am We will be holding our Jacaranda Morning Tea on Jacaranda Thursday, 2nd November, from 9am.

Cost is $8, cash only. Visitors last year enjoyed being able to sit down and relax for a while and enjoy a delicious morning tea. We will also be having a stall with our cooking and handicraft and look forward to seeing lots of visitors. If you are not sure where to find us, we are at the corner of Market Square and can be found on Google Maps.

CWA GRAFTON BRANCH will be holding their first Land Cooking Competition Day on Saturday, 18th November. This cooking is open to CWA and members of the public and judges’ decision will be final. Entries are to be in by the 10th of November 2023. Categories are: S1 Boiled Fruit Cake, S2 Sultana Cake, S5 Chocolate Cake, S7 Moist Apricot Roll, S9 Gluten Free Whole Orange Cake, S11 Remembrance Biscuits, S13 Lemon & Carrot Marmalade.

For more information, contact our Cookery Officer, Narelle, ph.

0428415512.

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 S7- Moist Apricot Roll S9- Gluten Free Whole Orange Cake S11- Remembrance Biscuits S13Lemon & 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

of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm.

Ph: Jan on 0427293455.

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.

ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR Fourth Saturday of every month.

See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.

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 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 full-time, 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

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 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

AND RECREATION CLUB Community BINGO every Monday morning 10 am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome. Phone 66 21 5991.

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.

You’ll learn new things, once again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company.

FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle 0437465642.

LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can find a Pop-Up Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events.

The library is open 7 days a week Free Tech Help Lismore Pop-up Library every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment.

Our tech team can help you master your phone, tablet, or laptop. Email, Facebook, Apps, Photos…even how to turn the thing on!Make sure to book a 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 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 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 042714142.

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 CITY BOWLING

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, McLaren- Smith Ph. 66227408 PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS - Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker.

Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING - Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore).

Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC - East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

The Northern Rivers Times

October 19, 2023

52 COMMUNITY NOTICES ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?

The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435990919 SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy, and similar subjects.

SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC. - Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information.

Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Arts Pavillion at Lismore Showgrounds. Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601 ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA) MEDITATION and practice: This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. 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 engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, 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 COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH - Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding.

Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating.

Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792.

Mummulgum 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 full-time, 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.

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.

WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club, 10-14 Deegan Drive Alstonville, at 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.

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POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.

TWEED HEADS TWEED COAST U3A (University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead 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 POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Phone 0755248035.

TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 1000am on the first Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women (Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!)

AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth!

Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe 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

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB 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 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.

In Love with Broms ADVERTORIAL

Darren Corbett is a patient man. He’s devoted to growing and breeding bromeliads and tropical foliage, particularly alcantarea which takes 12-17 years to flower. But when it does the spectacular flower spike can be over 3 metres tall.

Darren has worked in nurseries for 23 years, in Brisbane and the Northern Rivers.

He bought his first alcantarea from a Queensland nursery in the 1990s. He has been breeding and growing from seed and pups (offshoot plants of main bromeliad) ever since.

Darren established a nursery at his 5-acre farm at Larnook where he has lived off grid

for 16 years. His tree change involves eradication of lantana and regeneration of his steep and hilly share of a community acreage.

Fire is a concern.

Darren promotes bromeliad plantings under native trees as an effective firebreak.

Broms, as Darren calls them, are native to Brazil. Nevertheless he says they are ‘invaluable not only as a firebreak but for providing habitat for frogs, and nectar for bees and birds. They require few resources to maintain.’

They do require patience, however. It takes 3 to 4 years for a bromeliad grown from seed to reach a saleable size; 2 years for pups.

Aside from the challenge of destructive bush turkeys, Darren’s Broms live a serene life. With solar power and gravity fed water from spring-fed dams, the nursery only needs love and dedication.

Darren strives to breed alcantareas to be even bigger than the parent plants, and with even more vivid purple markings. Darren talks of these like a proud and loving parent.

You can find Darren’s Broms at the Rotary Kyogle Bazaar where he also offers gingers, orchids, cordylines, rainforest tree seedlings, and even some vegetable seedlings.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS DYRAABA BUS TRIP - The Dyraaba Hall committee will host a bus trip to Robina Shopping centre on Saturday 18th November.

Cost is $30 and includes morning tea. There will also be raffles.

Bus will leave Dyraaba Hall 7am, Charcoal cnr. 7:20, Casino Post Office 7:30.

Can also pick up in Lismore, Alstonville, and Ballina on Hwy. Bookings and enquiries phone Veronica on 66671101.

Al proceeds after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the hall.

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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Thursday. Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.

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New South Wales: Partly cloudy in the northeast. Fine and mostly sunny in the west. Morning frost on and about the ranges and slopes.

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The Northern Rivers Times

October 19, 2023

54 SPORT NEWS

!"#$%&'()$*)+&,+-$.+/+.$0.&1234$52+.6$5()$ 7(8+3$23$-0(), The Minns Labor Government will invest $30 million in improving grassroots sports facilities to turbocharge the growth of women and girls sport across NSW through a brand new Level the Playing Field program.

This program will support the growth of women and girls sport in NSW after a record breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup during which the Matildas inspired the nation, and an unbelievable 12th World Cup championship win by the Diamonds at the Netball World Cup. The Level the Playing Field program will allow grassroots sporting groups to access funding to upgrade and build sporting facilities for women and girls in their local communities.

The program is expected to fund 100

new and upgraded facilities and will contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for women and girls to train and play, by delivering fit-for-purpose facilities and amenities

such as change rooms, accessibility improvements, and improved lighting.

As part of the Budget, the Minns Labor Government is also delivering on its promise to support local

community and school sports through a number of other initiatives.

The Football in Schools Program in Western Sydney will also receive $14.5 million, partnering with the Western

Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC to support local school sporting teams.

The Central Coast will receive $3.7 million to improve football infrastructure and programs.

This will include a synthetic playing field in Tuggerah, as well as training facilities for the new Central Coast Mariners A-Leagues Women’s team. Funding for these projects will be matched by the Central Coast Mariners.

This funding also includes $1 million for the Central Coast Mariners community programs for at-risk youth and disadvantaged adults.

The Budget will more than double funding for State Sporting Organisations (SSOs), such as Football NSW, from $2.45 million to $5 million in 2023-24, and $10 million in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

These new agreements will include incentives for SSOs to achieve specific outcomes in increasing female participation in their organisations and improving their governance.

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Vanessa Reynolds, 4. Joy Lowien, 5.

Pauline Kearney, 6.

Wendy Thornton, 7. Sally Lowry, 8.

Shirley Coleman, 9.

Ann Hewitt, 10. Jan Boardman, 11. Barbara Ellan, 12. Jan Small, 13.

Rosemary Ru Russell, 14. June Greenaway, 15.

Ramsay Roper, Shirley Atkinson, 17. Shirley Henry, Kath Hubbard, 19. Jeanette He wood, 20. Yvonne Weddup, 21.

Sarah Bull, Susan Scott, 23. Cindy Smith, 24.

Pauline Bolte, 25. Jan Henley, 26. Diana Auret, 27. Pam Farrell, Susan Allan, 29. Val Heinritz, 30. Linda Lovett, Coral Lavelle, 32. Lisa Wong, 33. Valda McLerie, 34.

Jeanette McGuiness, 35. Gladys D’Anna, 36.

Jenny Lang.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 15-10-2023 The winners of social golf last Sunday was Wayne Jackson & Trevis Jenkins with a stableford score of 41. there was no putting and the players draw went to S.Shephard.

Nearest to pins: 10th & 13th, R.Ruttley.11th, D.Hampson.12th, T.Hook.14th, T.Jenkins.

15th, C.Hatfield. 16th, W.Jackson. 18th, Vinny.

Next Sunday’s event sponsored by The Barn Clydesdale Motel Casino will be a single stroke on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.

CASINO WOMENS BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday 11/10 The semi final for

the Major singles championship was played today & the results were: C. Haynes def H. Lavelle D. Skinner def M. Mead C. Haynes & D. Skinner will play the final on Wednesday 18/10 The winners of the social games were: J. Carthew, M. Hellyar & R. Skirrey def J. Creighton, K. McKay & I. Watson M. Jordan & N.Moran def C. Doyle & J. Dwyer

C. Haynes. Minor Single Club Champion for 2023 CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET : S.Hume T.Hume 14 d L.Hardy B.Hardy 10 G.Drew 15 d G.Porter 14 C.Woodlands G.Drew 21 d S.Hume T.Hume 12 G.Porter 17 d H.Young 11 RICOCHET CROQUET : R.Chapman G.Kerr 17 d D.Scott N.Poynting 7 R.Poynting 9 d P.Scott N.Watts 4 B.Wellings R.Allen 15 d G.Drew D.Jones 15 N.Barnes R.Poynting 9 d P.Scott N.Watts 8 H.Young D.Scott 11 d G.Kerr N.Poynting 9 M.Field J.Hannigan 14 d M.Russell C.Lane 11.

Twilight Golf Croquet

Social Tuesday afternoons 3.30pm all welcome.

NRCA Association Tournament 30th October 5th November Ballina / Byron Bay. Singles ,Doubles, Handicap, Mums Cup. David Scott Member of the winning NSW Golf Croquet Team Interstate Shield.

Gold Medal NSW. Congratulations David.

EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS Ladies Social Day - 11-10-23 - Highest Margin - Winners - J. Beckett, A. Eyles, K. Robson, E. Gollan.

First Round of Consistency Championship played 11-10-23 - P. Freeman defeated J. Fernance. K. Townsend defeated M. Gibson. Round two to be played 18-10-23.

Congratulations to our 3 Ladies who played in the District Championship - E. Gollan & K. Townsend who played in the under 5years - Erin getting into the Semi-Final.

Tania Cselka was able to get through to the Final, but went down 20-25, however was still Runner/ up in the Champion of Champions in the District. Great effort Ladies

October 19, 2023

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There was no change of luck with the coin on day with CRCA winning the

toss and batting against Coffs Colts.

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Left arm spinner David Bruton, pictured here in a file photo, was one of the stars of the CRCA 20/20 tournament win earlier this month, leading the wicket taking for the team.

slowed the outfield and created a few “interesting” spots on the wicket.

Battling a few surprises with the ball popping off wet spots, CRCA were in a spot of bother until Walters, 35 and Lucas, 24no brought the innings up to 9-116.

Duroux continued his brilliant tournament form, taking for 3-19 and Walters, 2-18 completed a good all-round double.

Lucas, 2-23 and Andrew McLachlan, 2-15 from three overs kept the Colts’ response under 100.

The decisive fourth game against Woolgoolga turned into a cracking game of cricket at Woolgoolga.

CRCA’s luck at the toss deserted the team in the final, but CRCA found itself batting first anyway.

Woolgoolga stunned CRCA openers with N Dosanjh taking two wickets in the first over.

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Conner opened the bowling and struck with his second ball of the innings.

It set the standard and his Easts team mate, Duroux, ripped through the Woolgoolga innings taking 4-12 from his four overs.

The CRCA bowlers kept a tight line on the stumps and continued to take wickets at regular intervals.

Despite Woopi closing in on the score, the CRCA fielders kept their nerve and secured the final wicket with the score on 99.

With the final score line of 106 to 99 it was a low-scoring, but thrilling game of cricket that handed CRCA the tournament win.

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The Clarence River Cricket Association representative team has kicked off the 2023/24 season with a stunning tournament win in Coffs Harbour.

Easts skipper Shannon Conner with a 101no in game two and consistent wicket taking from his club teammate Dave Duroux, were features of the CRCA performance.

North Coast Cricket Council teams gathered in Coffs Harbour on the long weekend for the NCC Twenty/20 tournament.

The CRCA XI enjoyed the best possible start on day one of the two-day tournament.

Batting first after winning the toss against Sawtell, John Martin smashed 67no out of the team total of 4-130 in their 20 overs.

With the ball, CRCA were devastating

restricting Sawtell to 6-95 in their 20 overs.

Left-arm spinner Duroux stifled the Sawtell line up with 4-15 and had great support from Shaun Walters, who conceded just nine runs from three overs.

Pat Brophy, 1-18, from four overs and Joe Pigg, 1-4 from two overs were also among the wickets.

Conner was in typically belligerent form, smashing 101no as CRCA racked up a massive 2-178.

Pigg also batted well for 48 and passed a personal milestone, hitting his first six.

The bowlers found the going hard with Valleys piling on the pressure.

Duroux was in the wickets again, with 2-34.

Pigg, 1-10 from two, got another wicket and quickie Dylan Lucas took 1-29.

But Valleys were in the hunt until the final ball, finished just shy of a win on 6-176.

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