About to do his final crumb

their ordinary council meeting of September 19, 2023: eradicated not only in New South Wales, but in Queensland where this incursion originated.

“We call on everyone to comply with all directions and restrictions introduced by the NSW Government.

“By doing the right thing, we can work together to keep these pests contained so that they can be eradicated.”

Those who breach the emergency biosecurity order could face significant penalties with fines for breaches reaching up to $1.1 million for an individual and up to $2.2 million for a corporation.

Residents and businesses in Northern NSW should report any sign of fire ants to: NSW DPI - 1800 680 244 or www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ biosecurity/forms/reportexotic-ants the closure of the Casino Livestock Exchange where the associated custom has moved to Lismore.

Even more recently, Bob has been advised that he now has to register his grease trap at $250 a year.

“My viewpoint is that they have lost money on the saleyards, so are trying to get it from anywhere else,” he said. “I got my grease trap put in 12 years ago and never had to pay to register it before.”

Richmond Valley Council said crosssubsidisation of rate payers money supporting council business was not to happen, as stated in

“While it is usual local government practice for ratepayers to share the cost of operating community facilities provided for the social and physical wellbeing of residents, such as libraries, community halls, sports fields, parks and swimming pools, cross-subsidisation of business activities from general rate revenue should not occur.”

And now Bob has had to deal with a parking fine of $300 from one of his staff, who had stopped to load crates of loaves to deliver to customers.

No Stopping signs in the laneway beside the bakery, had forced Bob to take and send deliveries at the back entrance.

“She had stopped in the side lane way, next to the bakery, to get the crates, so she hadn’t parked, but was loading the bread,” he said.

Bob said he has written to and visited council to plead his case but had been unable to speak to the mayor or general manager.

“(They) are forcing me in to a situation where there will be no bakery in the main street of Casino,” he said.

‘In the spirit of reconciliation The Northern Rivers Times acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.’