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A win in the Land and Environment Court has saved the council more than $146,000 in court costs and vindicated the views of some of its councillors. Late last year the LEC chief judge C J Preston dismissed

an application from seniors housing and aged care provider Clarence Village Limited that it should be exempt from paying sewerage charges to Clarence Valley Council. Clarence Village Limited is a not-forprofit organisation. The case was

heard on September 20-21 and the decision released on December 6. The court dismissed the appeal and ordered the charity to pay council’s court costs. The win was noted in the December 19 council meeting and drew some comments from a number of

councillors. Cr Karen Toms was pleased the council had won and ratepayers would not foot the bill. But she said she had spoken to some residents of the organisation, who were unaware of the result. “It’s extremely sad

that this wonderful organisation that do wonderful things for our elderly and our community have this, but I just wanted to shine a bit of a spotlight on it because I think it needs to be out there,” she said. “We did have to put up with some pretty horrible

advertisements, all sorts of things. “It was it was yucky, and, and I’m sure it’s even yuckier for Clarence Village limited now that they realise that they lost.” “So that’s all I wanted to say. I feel sad for them being a charity. But that’s the law. Thank you.”

Cr Alison Whaites said some of the activities before the result almost amounted to “bullying”. “I just want to thank staff and councillors for not falling for the social media carry on, incorrect radio advertisement and the survey that I thought

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from page 1 by Tim Howard that I was being bullied by,” she said. “I also would like to apologise to the Clarence Valley Limited residents. “You were caught up in the middle of this. It’s such a shame that the tenants had to endure this and it was really sad for me to have residents that I knew that were coming to me crying and then blaming me for it.” In his judgment, Mr Preston said

there was a difference between rates and charges. He ruled the council was charging for sewerage services, but levying rates. Charities could avoid rates, but not charges. The council revealed its revenue team had been auditing its rates and charges for a number of years and detected some anomalies. It had made amendments and issued supplementary notices to correct them.

Clarence Village Limited expressed its concern regarding the amended notices issued and sent a letter of complaint requesting an exemption. This request for exemption was presented to council at its February 28 meeting last year and Clarence Village CEO Duncan McKimm, made a deputation. The council resolution on the matter was to defer a decision to allow continued negotiations,

however, the council opinion was the correct charging methodology had been applied. On the May 16, council was served a Summons and prepared its response to the summons. Meanwhile the council said its internal audits were close to completion. The domestic waste internal audit has been completed and the water and sewerage internal audit was 80% complete with the remainder of the audit to

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for both water and sewerage was on course to be completed by June 30.

Labor branch to open in Woodburn By Samantha Elley Democracy is alive and well in the riverside village of Woodburn with a new Labor branch soon to be established. Hemlock’s Books and Coffee House owner Samuel Allis has started the ball rolling by asking around to see what interest is out there. “It’s great we live in a country where

we can participate in our democracy,” Mr Allis said. “I was thinking to myself one day ‘these bastards must meet somewhere’ and after ringing around it turns out they did, so I signed up to the Labor party and it’s me and the grandmas now. “And they’re wonderful, there’s the odd older fellow but mostly its our nannas that are holding the

Hemlock’s Book Store and Coffee House owner Sam Allis wants to start up a branch of the Labor party in Woodburn.

good fort.” Mr Allis said he learnt at the first meeting that anyone

could write a motion to propose an idea to the government. “I’ve bopped in

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The CEO of Clarence Village Limited, Duncan McKimm, made a deputation to council about the sewer charge matter in February last year.

Naughtons Gap Road, spanning from Rambaldinis Road to 720 Naughtons Gap Road, has been temporarily closed on Monday, January 15, due to the recent inclement weather rendering the road surface slippery and hazardous for both cars and trucks. The closure aims to ensure the safety of all road users in light of the challenging conditions caused by wet weather.

Local residents have been duly informed about the temporary closure, with the expectation that the road will be accessible once again by 4 pm on Tuesday, January 16. The road’s repair has been a prolonged endeavour, with a particular section affected by a landslip since 2020 (not the segment closed on the current date). Richmond Valley Council had

intended to address the landslip, but the plans were thwarted by the extensive flooding in March 2022. Securing funding has posed a significant challenge for the council throughout the process. Despite these obstacles, the council anticipates completing the necessary repairs to Naughtons Gap Road by the end of this year, providing a safer and more reliable route for the community.

two so far and they’re voting on my pokies ban, one at the country conference (in) February,” he said. After going to a couple of meetings Mr Allis decided that a new branch in Woodburn would be just the go. “My customers are always reckoning this or that,” he said. “Now we can come together, philosophise on the should-ery and

unlock the power that the union movement showed us, that if we come together we can make a difference for a better, fairer world.” A minimum of 10 people is needed to start a branch and Mr Allis said the interest has been encouraging, and hopes to hear from plenty of people who are keen.

Vibrant Streets Package The Vibrant Streets Package (the Package) is a $15 million investment to inject vibrancy into our streets and create thriving local spaces that support businesses, creative sectors, and the community, now and into the future. Under the Package, councils across NSW will have the opportunity to temporarily close streets to cars for community activities, and trial place management strategies that aim to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering events on streets. The Vibrant Streets Package will be delivered through two programs: •

Open Streets – A grant program for NSW councils to temporarily close streets and bring them to life for a day, or series of days, with community events and activations.

The program aims to transform our streets into vibrant, walkable public spaces for people to enjoy and safely access. Applications will open in January 2024. • Permit/Plug/Play Pilot – A program partnering with pilot councils to help reduce the cost and complexity of delivering street-based events through an innovative “local problems, local solutions” model to allow for global pre-approvals for streets as event sites. The Package builds on significant and continued investment into our public spaces in transport hub precincts, including our streets, roads and laneways, that play a critical role in supporting local businesses, community connection and physical and mental well-being.

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Kyogle Summerland Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival 2024 Wow what a day!!!

Saturday for the Annual Summerland Giant The Festival is over for Pumpkin & Watermelon another year and what a Festival. fantastic day it was. The Giants started Huge crowds flocked to Kyogle on rolling into Kyogle in the Summerland Pumpkin & Watermelon Festival The results of the Pumpkin & Water Melon Contest Open Pumpkin Tony Frohloff Qld 358.5kg John Leadbeatter 327.0 kg Lillian Cox 299.0kg Pumpkin under 250 kg Tony Frohloff 224.0kg Junior Pumpkin Torvi Hanlon 126.5kg Logan Anderson 111.5 kg Matlida Cox 62.0kg

early hours on the back of trucks & Utes. They were beauties,( in an ugly sort of way). Crowds had plenty to eat & munched on

Stewart Bros Butchery Lamb, Pumpkin & Pine Nut sausages cooked by the Lions Club and kilos of locally grown watermelons while

wandering the many displays & market stalls listening to the music. The Gumboot Toss and Watermelon eating contests drew double

the entries of last year. Thanks one and all it was a great day out, see you next year the third (3rd) Saturday in January 2025.

Fantastic turn out above. Below; Archie Morgan Junior Woodwork commendation

Tony Frohloff above and Mayor Kylie Thomas below

Still Life painting Prize 1st Marion Arent Pumpkin Pair Acrylic 2nd Marion Arent Pepino Melons Acrylic 3rd Ron Moore Still Life Water Colour Intermediate 1st Harley Ward Acrylic 2nd Julie Grimsley Watercolour 3rd Bowie Dundler Juicy Summer Acrylic Commendation Aadi Peveril Christmas Pumpkin Acrylic Junior 1st Darcy McVitty Summer Yum Acrylic on Canvas (Brisbane) 2nd Mia Skoczek Still Life Acrylic on Paper (Kyogle) 3rd Joclyn Blackburn Still Life Acrylic on Paper (Kyogle) Commendations Tulsi Peveril, (Kyogle) Bohdi Pevril, (Kyogle) & Skarlett Green, (Casino) Soft Craft Senior 1st Janelle Cooney Cross stitch 2nd Barbara Murray Hand Embroidery with Stump Work 3rd Cherie & Fiona Shadwell Woven Cat’s Claw Basket Commendation Ladi Witkowski Soft Craft Intermediate 1st Ladi Witkowski Stir Fried Vegies Woven Basket with crochet vegetables Ladi’s work was of such a High Standard that it was also judged in the Senior Section, earning a commendation Woodwork Prize Senior 1st Geoff Little Silver Ash Seat 2nd Dennis Hopkin Triune Ritual Bowl 3rd Geoff Little Turkish Oak Dove tail Box Commendation Archie Morgan Lolly Dispenser Archies work was of such a high standard that he was judged in the senior section earning a commendation Woodwork Junior 1st Archie Morgan Lolly Dispenser

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Angourie, Byron drownings continue horrific trend By Tim Howard The drowning of Sydney teenager who disappeared after plunging into the Green Pool at Angourie on January 14, is part of a trend of drownings in NSW and Australia this summer. The teen’s death began a tragic week on the NSW coast with a woman drowning at Shelly Beach, in Sydney a few days later and a man in his 20s drowned at Tallow Beach, Byron Bay the following day. The number of drownings in Australia since December 1 has topped 50 for the first time in a number of years, horrifying Surf Life Saving Australia officials. The death at Angourie was the 49th in the period from December 1 to January 14 and with at least three more deaths recorded in the ensuing week. Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve Pearce said the two beach drownings were a warning to all potential beachgoers. “Every coastal drowning is a tragedy, but to have two in such a short space of time is a tough reflection on how risky it can be to enter the water,” he said. “Once again, both of these drownings have occurred at unpatrolled locations and we really must reiterate that if you plan to visit the coastline, the safest thing you can do is head to a beach where you see the red and yellow flags flying.” Clarence Valley mayor Peter Johnstone said the

The Green Pool at Angourie was the site of the drowning of a Sydney teenager on January 14. He jumped from a rock ledge and disappeared. Searchers found his body later that night.

region was saddened at the news of the teen’s death. “The Clarence Valley has been deeply saddened by news of the tragic loss of life of a Sydney teenager at Angourie on Sunday,” he said in a press release. “Although no words can soften the blow of such a loss, I wish to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man, on behalf of myself and the Clarence Valley community. “Clarence Valley Council will continue to work with authorities on any inquiries relating to the incident.” The death at Angourie occurred after the teen, believed to be on holiday in the area from Sydney, jumped from a rock ledge into the water at about 3pm on January 14. He was not seen after that, sparking an intensive search involving police divers, surf life savers and

the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Searchers found his body around 10pm the same day. Police have not released his identity and they are preparing a report for the Coroner on the incident. While drownings at Angourie’s green and blue pools were not common, locals have been worried about the behaviour of people visiting the pools. In 2008 Angourie resident Grant Dwyer was interviewed in midJanuary after a 17-yearold was injured plunging down an eight-metre ledge at the green pool. Mr Dwyer said he was concerned that something was about to go horribly wrong when he saw kids climbing and jumping from spots he had not seen used in the past 30 years. “I’ve never seen anything like it. There were literally kids on every part of the cliff face,” he said at the time.

“I knew someone was going to get hurt. Kids were doing backflips without checking the depth of the water to see if it was safe.” But serious problems have been rare with the only recent death in the pools occurring when the body of a 62-yer-old Yamba woman was found in the Blue Pool in 2008. Clarence Valley Council has clearly signposted the area, which is close to the beach at Angourie. “For the safety of all users of this beach, please observe the following warnings, regulations, and information symbols; large waves, strong currents, shallow water, sharks, steep walking track, slippery rocks, cliff edge/drop off, and deep water. “This beach is unpatrolled, and users should be aware of prevailing dangerous beach conditions,” “Persons swimming at

this beach do so at their own risk.” In addition the council monitors the water quality in the pools, which contain fresh water, for algal blooms. In the past 20 years the council has closed the pools to swimmers a number of times because of poisonous algae growing in the water. When the pools are closed, people can swim in the large saltwater rock pool beside the Blue Pool. The two pools are manmade, although creating a spot destined to become the scene of rites of passage for the many

of the region’s youth, was not something the makers had in mind. In the 1890s the site was quarried for the massive stone blocks that made up the rock walls at Yamba. Trains carried the stone to the site of the rock walls until the workers cracked open a freshwater spring. Within days the quarries filled with fresh water, halting work and trapping the quarry machinery below the rising water is still there. Locals reported there were times when the machinery was still visible.

CONDE NAST TRAVELLERS BEST PLACES TO GO IN 2024 The Northern Rivers joins the likes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Santa Fe in New Mexico and Mongolia as one of Conde Nast Travellers 24 Best Places to Go in 2024! This list is a collaboration between Conde Nast Traveller editors from around the globe who have researched, debated and vetted from a large pool of fantastic cities, regions, and countries with new reasons to visit. This is the list of places they believe should be on every traveller’s radar for the year ahead. Go Northern Rivers!

GLOBAL TOURISM RANKING FOR 2024 Lismore has taken out a top tourism gong, listed as one of the world’s “Coolest Places to Visit in 2024” by Qantas Travel Insider magazine. The global carrier and iconic airline ranked Lismore as No 11, alongside New York, Shanghai, London and Venice as 25 must-see tourist destinations.

15 BEST UNDERTHE-RADAR BEACH TOWNS IN AUSTRALIA Delicious magazine has released their list of the Top 15 Under the Radar beach towns in Australia, with Kingscliff and Cresent Head topping the NSW contingent. LISMORE SECURES

CAPER BYRON BAY 2024 Are you a local business in or around Byron Bay in the food, drinks, art or wellness space? Expressions of Interest for Venue Events and Festival Village stall holders for Caper 2024, being held 17-26 May, are now open, with applications accepted until late January 2024. Caper Byron Bay is all about celebrating the incredible food community, talented creatives and beautiful region in a way that reflects a vibrant Byron. caperbyronbay.com/ eoi-2024

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Look out, Emus about

Residents and visitors are asked to slow down and watch out for endangered coastal emus after the significant loss of an emu from a vehicle strike this month. The Coastal Emu is a protected animal, both alive and dead. Please leave remains where they are for the appropriate authority to deal with and to allow cultural repatriation. We estimate fewer than 40 coastal emus remain in the population, so every measure we can take to protect them is important. A key threat to the population is vehicle strikes, with

studies showing more than 60 emus have been killed by vehicles over the last 10 years. Please heed the signs and the speed limit. You can help save the coastal emu by: • reporting sightings of emus in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area via Clarence Valley Council’s online sightings register www. clarenceconversations. com.au/coastalemus; • installing emufriendly fencing if you own land where emus roam; and • be on high alert for emus on local roads and slow down.

Funding & Other Opportunities CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM The Contemporary Music Touring Program supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. Closes 5 March 2024 https://business.gov.au/ grants-and-programs/ contemporary-musictouring-program ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESTINATION CHARGING GRANTS The NSW Government are investing $20 million to assist eligible regional NSW businesses and councils by co-funding the purchase and installation of EV chargers at their site. Closes 3 May 2024 https://www.energy.nsw.gov. au/business-and-industry/ programs-grants-andschemes/electric-vehicles/ electric-vehicle-destination EMPLOYER INCENTIVES FOR APPRENTICES The Australian Government offers a range of incentives to employers who hire apprentices, ranging from additional support for identified skill shortages, adult Australian apprentices, Australian apprentices with a disability and wage subsidies. https://www. apprenticeships.gov.au/

Community meetings to shape the future of Lismore: Look Ahead with Living Lab Northern Rivers Thursday 15 and Saturday 17 February Lismore City Bowling Club www.llnr.com.au/lookahead Living Lab Northern Rivers is inviting the Lismore community and beyond to actively participate in shaping the future of the Lismore CBD with its ‘Look Ahead: Community design for Lismore’ design process. The process combines expert design, planning, engineering, and architectural insights with the lived experiences and future visions of the local community. To begin Living Lab Northern Rivers is hosting two community meetings to give people an opportunity to share their ideas, dreams and needs for the future of the Lismore CBD. The community meetings will be held on Thursday 15 February, 4:30pm and Saturday 17 February, 2pm at Lismore City Bowling Club and are open to anyone who lives, works, is serviced by or is interested in the Lismore CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods. Due to the capacity of the venue, Living Lab Northern Rivers is asking people to register for one of the community meetings via their website at www.llnr.com.au/ lookahead. Elizabeth Mossop, Academic Director at Living Lab Northern

Rivers, expressed the uniqueness of this opportunity, stating, “We’re bringing the absolute best expertise in design, planning, engineering, and architecture from around the country and locally to Lismore to look at all the issues around designing and rebuilding a better, more resilient CBD. Their work will be underpinned by the lived experience and future visions of people living in the Lismore community. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an independent, community-led design process to transform the Lismore CBD.” The panel includes many of Australia’s best urban design experts, some with family connections to the Northern Rivers region, including Nicole Gurran (University of Sydney), Ben Hendrix (Mecone), Sharon Wright (Hassell Studio), James Davidson (JDA), John Choi (CHROFI) and Jamie Simmonds (Water Technology). Together they’ll explore the ideas that come out of the first community meetings, developing them into specific scenarios that can guide Lismore’s future development. These senarios will be shared at further community meetings in May.

Dan Etheridge, Engagement Director at Living Lab Northern Rivers, highlighted the urgency and necessity of envisioning the future of Lismore, stating, “It’s time to look ahead to the future Lismore with our eyes wide open. We know that there will be more big rains in the future and our rivers will swell and top their banks. We know that rebuilding our spaces and places the same way as we always have is not going to cut it anymore. But do we know what kind of place we want this to be 20, 40, 60 years from now? How do we steer towards greatness if we have not been able to really envision where it is we want to be?” Living Lab Northern Rivers will be working independently of the Lismore City Council process (which will focus on the entire local government area). However, the outcomes of ‘Look Ahead’ will be an important piece of work for their consideration. Living Lab Northern Rivers’ job is to make sure all the high-level research that it brings to the table is underpinned by lived experience, specifically for the Lismore CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Diary of a Flood Survivor

Notice under section 47C(6)(a) of the Native Title Act 1993 – national park estate covered by a proposed agreement under s47C

Hubby and I are about to embark on something we haven’t done in a few years. We are about to go on holidays for two lovely, long, luxurious weeks. This week we celebrate 25 years of marriage and we wanted to do something more than just a weekend away or a dinner out. So, because hubby gets frustrated that every place we seem to go, I’ve already been (the result of my action packed twenties where travel was a priority), we picked a place I have yet to visit, and a mode of transport we have both

enjoyed in our distant past. We are going on the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth. Then we will spend a couple of days in Perth itself before hiring a campervan and exploring further afield. It seems something of an irony that we have spent the last two years getting our house back, and now want to hire something smaller than our bathroom to live in for two weeks. That includes both the carriage on the train and the campervan. Truth is, now that we are empty-nesters, my

travelling spark has come back and hiring the campervan will give us an idea whether or not we are worthy of the grey nomad title. (Well hubby is, I still have colour in my hair for the most part). It could just be a shortcut to the divorce court, but you’d think after 25 years and everything we’ve experienced together, living in such tight quarters for two weeks should be a walk in the park. I’m sure I will have much to relate when I get back in two weeks’ time. Little steps.

FINAL CALL FOR FEEDBACK TO BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION LOCAL businesses, community groups and individuals in the Lismore Electorate can help curb plastic pollution by having their say on the ‘NSW Plastics: Next Steps’ paper before public consultation closes in a fortnight. Over the past 12 weeks, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) discussion paper has reached more than four million people across the state through mailouts and newsletters and thousands more online. To date, more than 3,300 individuals have provided feedback through surveys and formal submissions. The paper proposes further action to reduce problematic or unnecessary plastics, aiming to prevent 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste produced each year from causing harm to the environment and human health. It identifies and addresses items and materials that: • Are frequently

littered or release microplastics into the environment; • Contain harmful chemical additives; or • Are regulated or proposed to be in other states and territories. • Plastic products like lollipop sticks, cigarette butt filters and highly littered takeaway food packaging are some of the items that could be redesigned or phased out. The EPA will prepare a consultation report to inform the public of the results. To comment on ‘NSW Plastics: Next Steps’ by Sunday, 4 February 2024, visit https://yoursay.epa. nsw.gov.au. Quotes attributable to State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin: “In our Electorate of Lismore, we want to see further protections put in place to safeguard

the environment and human health for future generations. “Your thoughts and ideas on what to do next are crucial to creating meaningful change, so I urge all community members, businesses and organisations to take a moment to share your insights for a cleaner and greener tomorrow.” Quote attributable to Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Penny Sharpe: “Plastic packaging and single-use plastic items make up 60 per cent of all litter in NSW. By 2050, there may be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans, and that’s why we’re seeking your views on further measures to tackle this crisis. “Thank you to every individual, business and organisation who has given feedback to date, and I hope many more will have their say to make a lasting difference for our environment.”

Description of the nature of the proposed agreement The Attorney General, as state minister responsible for native title in New South Wales, is proposing, at least 3 months from the date of this notice, to enter into an agreement under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) (the proposed agreement) with the Widjabul Wia-bal. The Widjabul Wia-bal will file a further native title determination application in the Federal Court over the parks and reserves comprising the proposed agreement area, seeking a determination that native title exists within the proposed agreement area. If the proposed agreement under section 47C is entered into and the Federal Court makes a determination of native title, any historical extinguishment of native title will be disregarded in the proposed agreement area.

Description of the proposed agreement area The proposed agreement area will cover parts of the national park estate in northern New South Wales within Widjabul Wia-bal Country, where native title has been historically extinguished, including areas subject to public works, in Boatharbour Nature Reserve, Tuckean Nature Reserve, Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve, Goonengerry National Park, Victoria Park Nature Reserve, Mount Jerusalem National Park, Nightcap National Park, Davis Scrub Nature Reserve, Snows Gully Nature Reserve, Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve, Andrew Johnson Big Scrub Nature Reserve and Whian Whian State Conservation Area (the proposed agreement area).

Description of the effect of the proposed agreement Under the proposed agreement, the National Parks and Wildlife Service will continue to operate and manage the national park estate. If made, the determination of native title will not affect public access or any existing valid interests (such as leases or licences) in relation to the proposed agreement area. It will also not affect the continued reservation of the national parks estate or access to, or operation of, public works in the park estate.

How to obtain further information about the proposed agreement Further information is available at environment.nsw.gov.au/ topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/ community-engagement/notices-under-the-native-title-act/ widjabul-wia-bal-people-notice-under-the-native-title-act. This includes a map showing the location of the proposed agreement area and list of the specific land parcels in the national park estate in the proposed agreement area.

How to comment on the proposed agreement Any interested people may comment on the proposed agreement until the 17 April 2024. Comments should be in writing and either: • made through the online comments form at environment.nsw.gov.au/ topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/ community-engagement/notices-under-the-native-title-act/ widjabul-wia-bal-people-notice-under-the-native-title-act • by email to: nativetitle.s47C@environment.nsw.gov.au; or • by mail: National Parks and Wildlife Service, Attn:Area Manager, NPWS Richmond River Area office, PO Box 856, Alstonville NSW 2477.

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In accordance with section 47C(6)(a) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth), this notice is given of the intention to enter into an agreement covering land within parks and reserves in northern New South Wales, located to the south-west of Ballina and to the north-west of Byron Bay. The proposed agreement would enable the Federal Court to disregard prior extinguishment of native title within the proposed agreement area. This notice is to give any interested people an opportunity to comment on the proposed agreement.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 25, 2024!!!

NEWS

JADA entries open for 2024 By Tim Howard Australia’s richest regional drawing prize has begun accepting entries ahead of this year’s judging. Grafton Regional Gallery has announced entries have opened for the 2024 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award. The competition is open to artists from all over Australia aged 18 and above. Entries for this year’s prize judging close on June 30. Gallery director Sarah Gurich said the JADA sought to encourage and promote innovation and excellence in drawing, and played a vital role in fostering Australian drawing practice. She added that the JADA has a history of providing an opportunities for artists to further their careers’. “Over the years the JADA has documented the development of contemporary drawing practice in Australia, and has captured how drawing has changed and

evolved,” she said. Ms Gurich said at the official opening of the exhibition on September 27, two prizes would be awarded. They are the acquisitive prize of $35,000 proudly sponsored by the Friends of Grafton Gallery (FoGG) and a nonacquisitive prize of $5000 for an early-career Artist. The exhibition of works by selected finalists will be on show at Grafton Regional Gallery from September 28 to November 24. The JADA has been an important addition to the gallery since the first drawing acquisition prize in 1988. It began a process that has allowed the gallery to gather a unique and impressive collection of contemporary Australian drawing with more than 100 works acquired from leading, established, and emerging Australian artists. The unique, and impressive JADA collection exemplifies the developments and changing parameters of contemporary drawing

2022 JADA winner Catherine O’Donnell with her winning work ‘Glenbrook Window #1.

since 1988. This collection explores the way that drawing remains a contemporary medium, demonstrating its relevance as a form of artistic expression. The gallery’s collection contains varied, and extensive drawings, ranging from highly resolved articulate works to spontaneous expressive works that are mostly on paper. In 1988 the Jacaranda Art Exhibition Prize was presented for the first time with the support of the Jacaranda Art Society, as a specialised acquisitive Australian

drawing prize. The inaugural director of the gallery, Julian Faigan, made the decision to change the dynamics of the Jacaranda Society Art Prize from a various medium, open prize with four sections, to a specific award for drawing. This decision recognised the need for regional galleries to specialise in their collections to allow for the development of identity, to reflect regional and historical difference, to encourage diversity and to reduce competition with other public institutions. In 1994 the Jacaranda

Art Society exhibition became the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) and formed into the structure it still holds today; a biennial award with entries selected by a panel of art professionals for exhibition, from which the judge selects the acquisitive first prize. The Friends of the Gallery became the sole sponsors of a $5000 first prize in 1998, with the gallery JADA fund enabling $5000 of further acquisitions for each award. Over the years the prize value has increased to its

current value of $35,000 for the winner, with a further $10,000 allocated to acquire works as recommended by the judge. Since 1998 the JADA Exhibition has toured throughout Eastern Australia, travelling to several regional and metropolitan galleries for up to 18 months. The award seeks to encourage and promote innovation and excellence and plays a vital role in fostering Australian drawing practice while providing artists with a unique opportunity to explore the complexity of drawing. By allowing this award to be the major focus of the gallery’s acquisition policy, the collection has attractively developed through the tastes, opinions and approaches of the various judges into a collection that is compelling, thought provoking, innovative, exuberant and diverse. The preferred form of entry and payment is online at www. graftongallery.nsw.gov. au .

Council court matter withdrawn By Tim Howard A court case involving Clarence Valley Council and the developer of an $80 million manufactured home estate in West Yamba has been withdrawn at the last minute. The case, listed for hearing on Monday morning was brought by Clifton Yamba Lifestyle Pty Ltd . The 216-dwelling estate development, DA 2023/0241 for 110-120m Carrs Dr,

must be determined by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, which has concerns about the development. The appearance of the matter in the Land and Environment Court worried members of a Yamba community group. The Yamba Community Action Network was concerned the hearing could be an attempt to bypass the State Government’s planning panel process. YambaCAN secretary

Lynne Cairns said her group had received a tip off from inside council with concerns about the way the process was being handled. She said her informant said the LEC case mentioned was a “deemed refusal of DA 2023/0241.” “It came up to the JRPP a few months ago,” the informant said. “Deemed refusal means they are saying we (JRPP) haven’t determined it quickly enough.”

Because the JRPP were considered to be acting for the council as the determining body, the developer takes the council to court, not the panel. The panel listed concerns it had with Carrs Dr development when it met to discuss the DA in May. Mrs Cairns said instead of working to fix these matters, the developer “let the clock run down and then said it wasn’t determined in time”. “It means they are

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trying to get a LEC judge to make the decision rather than councils,” MRs Cairns said. “They might also hope to bypass local objections.” NSW planning laws have a time limit of 40 or 60 days for a DA to be determined. But the legislation also includes provisions to “stop the clock” after the process was underway. Reasons for stopping the clock include the determining

body seeking further information or the applicant modifying the DA within the assessment period. The Northern Rivers Times makes no assertion that either party has acted improperly in the matter. Clifton Lifestyle has been contacted for comment, but its office was unattended. The council said it was up to the applicant to provide information about why the court case had been withdrawn.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 25, 2024!!!

10 NEWS

Memorial to prawning birthplace By Samantha Elley A $10,000 donation from the Sydney Fish Markets has made it possible for a monument to be raised in recognition of the early fishing industry and community of Evans Head. “The fishermen approached me in 2017 (as) they wanted to have a reunion at Evans Head because this is where the birth of the school prawn industry began,” said Evans Head Living Museum vice president, Lillian Colless.

Lester Cribb and Brikky Aleckson with friends on one of the trawlers.

late 1940s, the prawning boats were bringing in up to 6,000 lbs or 2,700kgs of prawns per day in the 1950s-60s, according to Lillian.

“I approached the committee and we all agreed to hold the very first Australian Fishermen’s Reunion, which was a huge success. “At the reunion The Sydney Fish Markets donated $10,000 towards a monument for the recognition of the Evans Head Fishing Industry’s contribution.” After the establishment of the industry in the

“In those days we had over 70 trawlers working out of the river,” she said. “Today we only have two trawlers.” In the hey day of the industry, prawns were packed in wooden boxes lined with newspaper transported to Casino railway station, then sent by train to the Sydney Fish Markets at Woolloomooloo. Organisation for a

Deloitte has unveiled

potential impact of

its Tourism Outlook

higher living costs and

Report, shedding

economic uncertainty

light on the trends

on consumer spending

anticipated to shape

underscores the need

the sector until 2026.

for the region to offer

Below, we present a

value-driven tourism

concise overview of the

options, catering

key trends and potential

to cost-conscious

impacts on the North

travellers who still

Coast.

prioritize travel and

second fishermen’s

$40 per person.

reunion is underway and

Sunday lunch will be

Domestic Tourism:

it will include a very

held at the Fishermen’s

The North Coast is

Business Travel: While

special event.

Co-Op at 12 pm with a

poised to experience

business travel is in

“Our second reunion

blessing of the fleet.

robust domestic

a recovery phase, it

will be held on the

The Evans Head Living

tourism, as Australians,

remains below pre-

24th and 25th February

Museum will be open

having reacquainted

pandemic levels. The

2024,” said Lillian.

for most of the weekend,

themselves with local

DNC Business Events

“The opening will

with all new fishing

destinations during

program is actively

be the unveiling of the

displays.

monument at 11am on

the pandemic, are

exploring opportunities

The monument is

the verge of the grass in

expected to sustain

to host business events

currently being built in

front of the old co-op site

domestic travel. This is

and conferences,

stone by Monumental

on the north side of the

particularly noteworthy

aiming to attract this

Masons in Lismore.

river just past the RSL

as domestic overnight

segment.

If you would like to

trips and visitor

know more about the

expenditure approach

and Fuel Costs: The

reunion, contact the

pre-pandemic levels.

weakened Australian

Evans Head Living

Gradual

dollar enhances the

International Tourism

appeal of domestic

Recovery: International

travel for Australians

visitor expenditure

and makes Australia

is on the path to

more affordable for

recovery, notably

international tourists.

within the visiting

However, the potential

friends and relatives

escalation of fuel

(VFR) segment, which

costs may influence

has already surpassed

travel prices and,

pre-pandemic levels.

consequently, tourist

The region could

volumes.

witness an upswing in

international visitors,

Growth: Despite

particularly from key

existing challenges, the

markets like China and

overall tourism outlook

India.

remains optimistic,

Memorial Garden.” Montgomery Bay 1977 Evans Head

Deloitte Tourism Outlook Report Impact on North Coast

After the unveiling there will be a brunch at the museum.

Recent photo of the Seaview at the Evans Head Co-op wharf

Saturday night will be

Museum on 6682 6410

the official dinner to be

Wed-Fri 10am to 1pm or

held at the RSL Club for

Lillian Colless on 0438 885 567.

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Resilient

Shift in

entertainment. Technology and

Exchange Rates

Long-Term

with domestic travel

Travel Preferences:

expected to fully

Leveraging its natural

rebound to 2019 levels

beauty and outdoor

by 2024, and annual

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for international

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travellers.

strategies to capitalize

on this anticipated

Economic and

Price Factors: The

growth.

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NEWS 11

Keep up with the latest on raising Clarrie Hall Dam Tweed Shire Council Information sessions at Murwillumbah and Uki in February

An environmental impact assessment of the proposal to raise Clarrie Hall Dam is entering its final stages with community feedback sought at 2 upcoming information sessions. BELOW: A map showing the proposed inundation area should the dam wall be raised.

Tweed Shire Council extends an invitation to the community to stay informed about the proposed 8.5-meter

Engineering, highlighted that the environmental impact assessment’s final stages are underway. The team, along with

elevation of Clarrie Hall Dam by participating in community information sessions scheduled in early February in Murwillumbah and Uki. David Oxenham, Council’s Director of

independent consultant KBR, is completing necessary studies for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is slated for submission to the NSW Government in mid-2024.

The community is encouraged to attend the sessions, where the team will be available to address inquiries and discuss the proposal. The sessions are scheduled for: • Tuesday, February 6, from 4 to 6.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1473 Kyogle Road, Uki. • Wednesday, February 7, from 12 to 2 pm at the CWA Hall, 20 Queens Street, Murwillumbah. For those unable to attend in person, questions and future updates can be accessed on Council’s online engagement page at yoursaytweed.com.au/ raisingclarriehall-eis. The ongoing studies by KBR encompass various aspects, including cultural heritage, biodiversity, flooding, water quality, hydrology, traffic and road safety, noise, air quality, social impact, and climate change. The EIS will thoroughly investigate potential impacts, propose mitigation measures, and outline plans for managing these impacts. Council plans to

submit the EIS to the NSW Department of Housing, Planning, and Infrastructure in mid2024, initiating a public exhibition period. During this time, the community can raise concerns and offer feedback. The NSW Government will assess submissions, the EIS, and other documents before deciding on approval. If approved, the project will be subject to specific conditions, with community submissions having the potential to influence these conditions. The elected Councillors will subsequently decide whether to proceed with construction. A community update on the EIS has been mailed to surrounding areas, and an online version, along with frequently asked questions, is available at yoursaytweed.com.au/ raisingclarriehall-eis. In supporting this crucial planning initiative under the Safe and Secure Water Program, the NSW Government emphasizes best-practice management by water utilities across Regional NSW.

awarded two grants worth $583,141

The Tweed and Weddin Shire Councils have been awarded more than $655,000 in grants as part of flood recovery programs being delivered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). New South Wales experienced severe storms and flooding in 2022 around the Hawkesbury River, South Coast, Central West and up to the Queensland border. This led to the generation of significant amounts of flood debris across NSW and the Australian government declared many parts of NSW a natural disaster area. The EPA has led several clean-up and recovery programs to ensure the generated waste is removed in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. The grants are being awarded under Round 1 of the Illegal Dumping and Flood Waste Program to help councils clean-up illegally dumped flood waste, including asbestos or other hazardous materials, and any remaining flood generated waste. The EPA is encouraging the reuse and recycling of waste

where possible as well as the installation of illegal dumping deterrence measures. The Program follows the EPA’s shoreline clean-up which has already removed more than 24,338 cubic meters of eligible flood debris across NSW since the beginning of March last year, which is equivalent to almost 10 Olympic sized swimming pools of debris. Tweed Shire Council • Two grants worth $583, 141. • The first grant is facilitating the demolition and removal of flood damaged structures and cleanup flood waste at Reserve Creek Road. Council land, on River Street in Tweed Shire Council, will be turned into a continuation of the green space located along the river, allowing the community to safely use and enjoy the area for recreational activities. • Their second grant will cover clean-up of other flood waste including bulky waste, dumped household waste and natural flood debris from the Council owned land.

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January 25, 2024!!!

12 NEWS

Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update

Kevin Hogan I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and New Year. I thank all the SES, Casino Rescue Squad, RFS, Surf Life Savers and all the other volunteers who kept us safe through the New Year period. This year there were some very challenging circumstances.

For the week ending

was below average.

17 January 2024,

Southern hemisphere

an active monsoon

rainfall was below

trough combined

average for southern

with a tropical low

half of Brazil and

brought heavy rainfall

northern Paraguay, and

in tropical parts of

across much of western

the country. Severe

half of Australia. Above

thunderstorms brought

average rainfall was

rainfall to southeast

recorded for eastern

Australia.

Argentina and south-

These falls have

eastern Australia. Close

provided significant

to average rainfall

boost to the soil

across the remainder of

moisture to support

major grain-producing

pasture growth and

and oilseed-producing

built reserves ahead of

regions.

the upcoming winter

February to April

cropping season.

2024 rainfall is

NORCO ICE CREAM

Over the coming

expected to be average

week, the active

to above average and

monsoon trough and

snowpack will prevent

tropical low will

winterkill in the

continue to bring heavy

northern hemisphere

rain, in excess of 150

grain and oilseed

millimetres in parts, to

growing regions.

in our supermarkets. From our very own dairy farmers and our very own ice cream factory. It’s in supermarkets across NSW and QLD. Please look out for it. Karen and I had grabbed a couple of teaspoons but ended up way past that.

far northern Australia.

Generally average

Troughs across eastern

rainfall is expected in

Australia will generate

southern hemisphere

showers and storms

cropping regions.

over Queensland and

Water storage levels

northeast New South

in the Murray-Darling

Wales.

Basin (MDB) decreased

Rainfall where

between 11 January

expected will support

2024 and 18 January

development of

2024 by 66 gigalitres

summer crops and

(GL). Current volume

pasture growth, but dry

of water held in storage

conditions elsewhere

is 19 108 GL. This is

will see a decline in soil

12 percent or 2702 GL

moisture levels.

less than at the same

In December 2023,

time last year.

rainfall was variable

Allocation prices in

for the world’s major

the Victorian Murray

grain-producing and

below the Barmah

oilseed-producing

Choke decreased from

regions.

$60 on 11 January 2024

Northern hemisphere

to $41 on 18 January

received generally

2024. Prices are lower

average to above

in regions above the

average, with exception

Barmah choke due

of some parts of

to the binding of the

Canada and the United

Barmah choke trade

States where rainfall

constraint.

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team to periods of enormous success and setting a wonderful example for all who have followed. Congratulations Lyn.

UNDER 12 STATE CRICKET CARNIVAL

captaining the Australian Women’s Cricket team at 22 and she played in 15 test matches. Lyn’s career started in Lismore and the

UNDER 12 STATE CRICKET CARNIVAL Twenty teams from across the state travelled to our region last week. Hundreds of under 12-year-old players, parents and supporters boosted our local economy. It was great to see so many families and friends at the various grounds supporting the teams. Our region had three teams in the competition. Well done Far North Coast CONDE NAST TRAVELLERS BEST PLACES TO GO IN 2024 The Northern Rivers joins the likes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Santa Fe in New Mexico and Mongolia as one of Conde Nast Travellers 24 Best Places to Go in 2024! This list is a collaboration between Conde Nast Traveller editors from around the globe who have researched, debated and vetted from a large pool of fantastic cities, regions, and countries

BASEBALL AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Over the last week 8 Far North Coast Baseball players and 1 Woolgoolga Baseball Association player competed at the Australian Youth Baseball Championships in Blacktown. Connor McCarthy, Kieran Weekes and Jayden

Thunder, Far North Coast Sixes and Far North Coast Renegades. LYN LARSEN Lismore Legend Lyn Larsen was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

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women’s cricket comp had up to five teams. Lyn was a tremendous

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Lyn’s decade long cricket career included

all-rounder, leading the Australian Women’s

with new reasons to visit. This is the list of places they believe should be on every traveller’s radar for the year ahead. Go Northern Rivers!

CAPER BYRON BAY 2024 Are you a local business in or around Byron

Perrett ( Woolgoolga Baseball Association) were selected in the NSW Country U/16’s side. Wes Wilford represented Queensland in the U/16’s side. Lachlan O’Sullivan, Riley Cooper, Jake Connolly, Sam Davis and Hamish Weekes made the U/18 NSW Country team. Congratulations to them all and I thank Jason Bromell, Clint McCarthy, Liam Weekes and Ash Bromell who had coaching/ managing roles and went with them. Bay in the food, drinks, art or wellness space? Expressions of Interest for Venue Events and Festival Village stall holders for Caper 2024, being held 17-26 May, are now open, with applications accepted until late January 2024. Caper Byron Bay is all about celebrating the incredible food community, talented creatives and beautiful region in a way that reflects a vibrant Byron. caperbyronbay.com/ eoi-2024

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 25, 2024!!!

14 NEWS Unveiling the All-New Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide:

Your Gateway to Unforgettable Experiences

The Ballina Tourism Team is excited to introduce the muchanticipated Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide—an expansive A4 publication meticulously crafted to showcase the region’s must-see attractions through captivating visuals, insightful editorials, and essential visitor information. Serving as the primary marketing publication for the Ballina Tourism Team, the Visitor Guide functions as a gateway to the Ballina Coast and Hinterland, catering to a diverse audience that includes both current explorers of our region and prospective visitors meticulously planning their journeys. Widely distributed through the extensive Visitor Information Centre Network and strategically placed in key destinations, this guide is thoughtfully designed to inspire and inform.

No luxury liner trip for early settlers Title: Death Ships Author: Doug Limbrick Price: $28.95 Publisher: Shawline Publishing By Samantha Elley Coming to Australia in the early days of white settlement was no picnic. There were no luxury cruise liners to enjoy the trip out on. In fact, for many it was a death sentence. Doug Limbrick gives an account in this incredibly well researched book of the lives of the early pioneers who decided to make the great southland their home. Events such as the discovery of gold in 1851 had a huge impact on the numbers of people who decided to come to the colonies and make their fortunes. Limbrick concentrates on six large North American-built ships which were used to transport

emigrants to the colonies to fill the positions in the commercial and agricultural world that had been abandoned by gold-seekers. These ships, the Wanata, Beejapore, Marco Polo, Shackamaxon, Ticonderoga and Bourneuf were commissioned to transport nearly 5000 passengers on board. What happened on those ships and the results, would have permanent effects on those aboard for decades to come. Doug Limbrick is a graduate of the Australian National University in Canberra and has worked for many years in social policy development. His interest is 19th century Australian history and his previous book, reviewed here is ‘Colonial Artist, S.T. Gill’. ‘Death Ships’ has been nominated for a number of literary awards, including the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for Australian History in 2022. Death Ships can be purchased at shawlinepublishing.com.au

In collaboration with over 45 local businesses, the Ballina Coast and Hinterland Guide beckons visitors to embark on a journey of exploration, highlighting the distinctive experiences that define our destination. With a print run of 50,000 copies, the guide is

disseminating across the Northern Rivers region, Southeast Queensland, New South Wales, and select parts of Victoria. Alanah Ward, Team Leader Visitor Services at Ballina Shire Council, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “The Ballina Coast and Hinterland guide provides us with

a unique opportunity to share the wonders of this destination with people across the country. We extend our sincere appreciation to the businesses that have supported this project and shared their compelling stories with us.” For those eager to obtain a copy of the guide, a visit to the Ballina Visitor Information Centre at 6 River Street, Ballina, is all it takes. Retail, tourism, and accommodation businesses are also encouraged to collect copies to offer their patrons. Additionally, the guide is readily accessible online at discoverballina.com. au/visit/visitor-guide, providing a virtual gateway for anyone keen to explore the Ballina Coast and Hinterland from the comfort of their screens.

New carpark and public toilets on the way at Mullumbimby Rec Grounds Commencing late January, a substantial revitalization of the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds carpark is on the horizon, ushering in a multifaceted project aimed at enhancing both accessibility and overall facilities. Spearheaded by a budget of $903,594, generously funded by the Australian and NSW Government’s Community Assets Program, this initiative signifies a pivotal step towards rejuvenating a crucial community space. The comprehensive project encompasses several key components, including the renewal of the existing carpark with a focus on formalizing 111 parking spaces, inclusive of two designated accessible spaces. Additionally, a 100-meter stretch of new footpath is slated to connect seamlessly to

Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper

the amenities block and bus stop area, promoting enhanced accessibility and connectivity. Recognizing the pressing need for improvement, the project addresses the carpark’s ailing surface, a concern voiced by regular users of the recreation grounds. Phil Holloway, Director of Infrastructure Services, emphasized the urgency of this endeavor, stating, “The surface of the car park is badly in need of work, as regular users of the rec grounds will attest to.”

Further augmenting the recreational experience, the project introduces improved drainage, minor landscaping, and a designated safe drop-off area along Byron Street, facilitating convenient vehicle drop-offs, pickups, and turnarounds. A comprehensive approach includes signage and line marking to streamline traffic flow and enhance safety measures. During the approximately five-week duration of the carpark upgrade, the section near Byron Street will be temporarily closed. Minor lopping of select branches will also be undertaken to facilitate machinery access to the site. In tandem with the carpark overhaul, an additional grant of $372,000 from the NSW Government’s Sports Priority Needs Program will contribute to a significant upgrade

of the public toilets and the former “Little Athletics” building. This transformative initiative will incorporate change rooms, adding an extra layer of functionality to these communal facilities. Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper, emphasized the broader context of these enhancements, stating, “Not only are these projects helping repair the damage caused by these events, but they are helping to improve facilities so that they can best meet the needs of all members of the community now and into the future.” The ongoing commitment from the Australian and NSW Governments continues to play a pivotal role in fostering community resilience and revitalizing essential recreational spaces.

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Brookfarm launches premium roasted nut mixes bringing Australian flavours to life! Renowned Australian food producer Brookfarm proudly unveils its latest culinary delights – a duo of premium roasted nut mixes boasting the rich flavors of Australia. Crafted by Pam Brook, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation, on the family macadamia farm nestled in the Byron Hinterland, these gourmet nut blends promise an unparalleled taste experience. Immerse yourself in the savory allure of Brookfarm’s newest creations – Australian Lime & Sea Salt and Smokey Australian Saltbush. A meticulous blend of oven-roasted Australian macadamias, whole almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds, these preservative-free, gluten-free, vegan, and peanut-free nut mixes redefine snacking perfection and serve as an ideal accompaniment for entertaining or pairing with your preferred beverage. Identifying a gap in their product range, Will

mixes will be available from February 2024 at independent grocers, health food stores, and online at brookfarm.com. au with a recommended retail price of $5.99. For an exclusive trial, a special introductory pack featuring both flavors can be purchased for $10 on brookfarm.com.au. For media inquiries, high-resolution images, or product samples, please contact marketing@brookfarm. com.au or call (02) 6620 9500. Brook, Brookfarm’s CEO and son of cofounders Pam and Martin Brook, spearheaded the development of these savory nut mixes. “The flavors for our two snack mixes have been bubbling away as ideas for a very long time. There was a gap in our range (and on the shelves) for a truly delicious savoury nut mix with that Australian touch. The perfect companion to an evening

beverage,” noted Will. Brookfarm Australian Lime & Sea Salt Roasted Nuts: A Burst of Summer in Every Bite Transport your taste buds to an Australian summer with this zesty blend, delicately dusted with Australian dried lime and sea salt. The unique dried lime powder, crafted from 100% fresh Queensland whole limes, imparts a refreshing

zesty flavor. The gentle drying process intensifies the citrusy tartness, harmonizing with Australian sea salt to create a delightful infusion that captures the vibrancy of Australian flavors. Brookfarm Smokey Australian Saltbush Roasted Nuts: A Bush Campfire Experience Embark on a culinary journey to the Australian outback with this

smokey premium nut blend. Crafted from gently charred sustainable applewood, the smoke flavor exhibits a semi-sweet, applelike essence. Paired harmoniously with the savory and salty notes of Australian saltbush, this blend offers a gourmet experience reminiscent of an Australian bush campfire, expertly curated by Pam’s skilled touch. These delectable nut

About Brookfarm: Brookfarm, a familyowned Australian business based in Byron Bay, stands as regenerative macadamia farmers and awardwinning gourmet food producers. Committed to delivering high-quality, all-natural products sourced from Australian farmers, Brookfarm offers premium breakfast and snacks. Visit their website at www. brookfarm.com.au.

Ensuring Safety Amidst Landslips Tyalgum Road Gates Closure Protocol Explained In a commitment to prioritizing safety, the automatic gates on Tyalgum Road’s temporary track, situated at an extreme landslip location, were closed following significant rainfall. This strategic decision was implemented by Council and SEE Civil Pty Ltd, the contracted entity, at approximately 6.30 pm after recording over 50 mm of rainfall per day across two consecutive days, one of the stipulated triggers for road closure. The closure aimed to ensure the safety of motorists, allowing for a thorough assessment by geotechnical engineers. The gates were reopened at 7.30 am the next morning following a comprehensive safety inspection by the engineering team. This precautionary measure aligns with the

Rainwater inundates the temporary access track at Tyalgum Road at the height of the deluge on Tuesday 16 January. The deluge triggered the closure of the automatic gates on either end of the track.

agreed conditions of the project contract and geotechnical modelling. Tim Mackney, Council’s Manager Infrastructure Delivery, emphasized that safety remains the top priority for Tyalgum Road, as outlined

during the opening of the temporary track last October. The road, initially closed for almost 20 months due to a severe landslip in the February-March 2022 flood, had the temporary

The road in better shape the following day (today) after the rain let up, allowing safety inspections to take place before reopening.

access track established in October, providing single-lane access with traffic light direction. The recent gate closure followed a similar process observed after the New Year’s Day deluge. Monitoring conditions

through on-site instrumentation, which tracks rainfall and ground movements, Council adheres to predetermined trigger points. When reached, these triggers mandate gate closure until a comprehensive

safety assessment by geotechnical specialists is conducted. Mr. Mackney acknowledged the challenge for local residents but stressed the importance of these measures in ensuring safe passage until permanent repairs, scheduled for completion in 2025. Additionally, he addressed an act of vandalism captured by CCTV overnight, emphasizing the potential risks and confirming its forwarding to NSW Police for action. Council commits to keeping the community informed through various communication channels regarding any changes or potential temporary closures in the future. Stay updated on Council’s flood restoration works at tweed.nsw.gov.au/floodrestoration-works.

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Tenterfield:

Where History, Nature, and Charm Collide

Nestled amidst the rolling hills and picturesque farmland of New South Wales Northern Tablelands lies Tenterfield, a charming town brimming with rich history, stunning scenery, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Tenterfield holds a special place in the nation’s heart, forever etched in the archives of history. But beyond its historical significance, Tenterfield offers a delightful escape for travellers seeking breathtaking landscapes, unique experiences, and the warmth of authentic country hospitality. Stepping Back in Time: A Town Steeped in History Tenterfield’s story unfolds like a captivating chapter in Australia’s past. Founded in 1848, the town quickly flourished as a goldmining hub, attracting prospectors and settlers eager to strike it rich. Stroll through the town’s historic streets, and you’ll be transported back in time by grand Victorian-era buildings, many of which now house charming cafes, boutique shops, and art galleries. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area was home to the Jukembal Aborigines who reputedly called the area ‘Moombillen’,

meaning ‘place of wild honey. You simply can’t overstate the importance of Tenterfield in shaping Australia’s future. In 1889, visionary statesman Sir Henry Parkes delivered his now-iconic “Tenterfield Speech,” a powerful call for the federation of the Australian colonies. His words, echoing from the steps of the Tenterfield School of Arts, resonated across the nation and played a pivotal role in paving the way for the birth of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. A Tapestry of Natural Beauty: From Rugged Gorges to Verdant Vineyards

Beyond its historical charm, Tenterfield boasts a captivating landscape that will leave you breathless. Embark on a scenic drive along winding roads and witness the majesty of the New England Range unfold before you. Lush green valleys dotted with grazing cattle give way to dramatic gorges carving through the ancient granite, creating a tableau of raw natural beauty. For the adventurous souls, explore the aweinspiring gorges on foot, navigate the meandering trails of National Parks like Guy Fawkes River National Park, or conquer the challenging climb to Bald Rock lookout for panoramic views

that stretch for miles. For a more leisurely pace, picnic amidst the picturesque waterfalls of Boonoo Boonoo and marvel at the cascading waters as they plunge into the emerald abyss. Those seeking a taste of the good life can indulge in Tenterfield’s burgeoning wine scene. Nestled amidst the rolling hills are boutique wineries producing award-winning vintages. Sip on crisp whites and robust reds while soaking in the tranquillity of the vineyards and savour the flavours of the region through gourmet lunches and farm-to-table dinners. A Taste of Country Charm: Warmth,

Hospitality, and Unique Experiences Tenterfield’s magic extends beyond its breathtaking scenery and historical significance. It’s the warmth of its people, the genuine country hospitality, and the laid-back charm that truly captivate visitors. Strike up a conversation with locals at the bustling farmer’s market, browse handcrafted artworks in hidden galleries, or lose yourself in the rhythm of live music spilling from cosy pubs. For a truly unique experience, hop aboard the Tenterfield Railway Museum train and journey through time on a restored steam locomotive. Explore

the rich history of the railway line, witness breathtaking views from the carriages, and relive the romance of yesteryear. Whether you’re a history buff seeking to walk in the footsteps of national heroes, a nature lover yearning for breathtaking landscapes, or simply seeking a charming escape from the everyday, Tenterfield awaits with open arms. Its rich tapestry of history, natural beauty, and genuine warmth promises an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after you’ve left its enchanting embrace.

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

THE ‘TRIPLE 0’ NUMBER IS FORBIDDEN (to cats). ‘Cos I, ‘Leemo Cat’ have an exceptionally high 6th SENSE, I immediately felt an ominous air emanating from the direction of ‘Mum Jane’ as she came toward me. (Quick Leems, hide hide!) Alas, too late. OMG! She rudely & roughly (I shall call RSPCA after this treatment!) plonked me on a chair and started kinda yelling. ‘Leemo, HOW MANY TIMES must I tell you that the Triple 0 Emergency phone number is not there for you or any of your buddies to call when your bowls happen to be empty at 3a.m. Nor does being chased by a dog constitute an emergency. GOTTIT??’ I heard you all having a cosy chat this morning about the horror of finding your food bowls empty whilst roaming your houses in the middle of the night and what you all should do about it. Well, Leems, go get your buddies in here RIGHT NOW ‘cos I have something to say to you all. And before you ask, YES, I will provide treats AFTER I’ve addressed you!’ Crikey! I rounded up my buddies and we sat trying to look interested. She started. ‘OK you lot, I am going to tell you a few facts. Don’t interrupt me. You may ask questions when I’ve finished. Are any of you aware that the Triple 0 number receives between 9 and 9.5 million calls per year and that 30% of these calls are found to be non-genuine emergencies, akin to the ones you make ref empty bowls or a dog chasing you.’ Hmmm?

There were murmurings of audience dissent but the silly old woman continued. ‘So, if your bowl is empty or a dog does chase you, suck it up guys, (dogs are, in general, ‘sposed to chase cats by the way!) but DO NOT call the Triple-0 number. THAT V.I.P number is dedicated to situations of genuine crisis, used to alert the Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance when urgent assistance is needed. You lot have put yourselves in the category of ‘nuisance callers’ which is another kinda name for ‘total idiots and time wasters’ of this most essential service. Your calls about empty food bowls are as bad, (actually worse) than some of THESE ‘recorded’ calls made to Triple 0. “Can you order me a burger” or “I’m late for my appointment, can you ring them and let them know” or “I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes to talk to someone about my power bill so I’m ringing you” or “my phone is out of order, could you report it” or “I promised my son we could stay in the overnight tents at the Zoo but they’re booked out”. So, please realise guys, you can be fined AND sent to jail for making on-going nuisance calls of little of no relevance, such as the above AND yours. OMG! My buddies were restless; I asked Mum to leave the room whilst we discussed her words. My friend ‘Treasure’ is a most sensible feline; she put her right paw in the air and spoke. ‘Right what we all need to do is talk with our humans. They feed us at around 6pm; cat hunger returns in 5 hours. SO, we’ll get them to drill a hole through the door of their fridges and poke soft tubing through it to a big bowl of food; then we can avail ourselves of a treat at any time by sucking on the tube.’ ‘Treasure’ bowed to loud paw claps & cheers. BUT THEN, mayhem. Crabby faced Mum appeared and shouted at us. “I AM NOT drilling a hole in my fridge.” Oooh. We sprinted off faster than Usain Bolt to ponder our dilemma yet another day. Nitey, Leemo. (up tree!)

Byron Writers Festival announces new Artistic Director and return to Bangalow Showground in August 2024. Byron Writers Festival is pleased to announce a new Artistic Director, Jessica Alice, will join the organisation in February and that the festival will return to Bangalow Showground 9-11 August, 2024. “We are delighted to welcome Jessica Alice to the position of Artistic Director and look forward to her curation of the 2024 Byron Writers Festival and leadership of the organisation in collaboration with Executive Director, Shien Chee,” said Byron Writers Festival Chair, Adam van Kempen. “Jessica’s appointment follows the departure of Zoe Pollock, who resigned in September 2023 to focus on her family. The Board acknowledges the very significant contribution Zoe Pollock made to Byron Writers Festival in her tenure as Artistic Director and CEO over the last two years, including successfully returning the festival to the stage after the pandemic and transitioning to a new site in Bangalow.” Jessica Alice is a writer and arts leader who comes to Byron Writers Festival from her position as CEO of

Writers SA, the peak organisation for writing and literature in South Australia, Chair of the Arts Industry Council of South Australia and Chair of the National Young Writers Festival. Jessica brings extensive experience with her having worked across literature, festivals, media, theatre and visual arts. She was formerly Program Manager of Melbourne Writers Festival, Co-Director of the National Young Writers’ Festival in New South Wales, and a member of the executive leadership team at Regional Arts Victoria. Jessica will commence her position as Artistic Director of Byron Writers Festival in February 2024. “I am thrilled to join

Byron Writers Festival as Artistic Director,” said Jessica. “Festivals are vital sites of civic discourse and democratic participation that place writers at the heart of public life –– and Byron Writers Festival has long established itself as a leader in the sharing of storytelling and ideas.” “I’m honoured to build on the tremendous legacy of the festival to present this joyous celebration of books and literary culture in the Northern Rivers.” Byron Writers Festival returns to Bangalow Showground “We had fantastic feedback about the festival site this year, held for the first time in the beautiful Bangalow Showground, so we are very happy to announce

Byron Writers Festival welcomes new Artistic Director Jessica Alice - Photo by Sia Duff

we will be returning in August 2024 to gather under the shade of those majestic gum trees. We deeply thank the community of Bangalow for making the festival feel so at home,” said Byron Writers Festival Chair, Adam van Kempen. “We will continue our strong engagement with the Byron Bay community, hosting festival events in Byron during the festival week and throughout the year.” The annual Byron Writers Festival is Australia’s largest and leading regional celebration of storytelling, literature and ideas. The festival is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and for delivering a diverse program of stimulating and entertaining conversations that celebrate storytelling in all its forms. The 2024 Byron Writers Festival will take place from 9-11 August at Bangalow Showground. Keep up to date with Byron Writers Festival announcements and ticket releases via their e-newsletter found at www. byronwritersfestival. com or follow them on social media @ byronwritersfestival.

GET THE GRU-P TOGETHER, CINEMA UNDER THE STARS IS RETURNING TO LISMORE It’s time to go bananas, with Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars returning to Crozier Field on Friday 19 January with the children’s film Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG, 2022). The popular community event will again be free, and lots of fun is to be had with live music and children’s activities before the film begins at sundown. Newcastle Permanent

Lismore Branch Manager Lending David Parker said that Cinema Under the Stars was a highlight of the summer calendar. “Cinema Under the Stars has become a tradition in Lismore, the community loves attending it as much as Newcastle Permanent loves hosting,” Mr Parker said. “As a customer-owned organisation supporting local and giving back is

what we stand for, and Cinema Under the Stars is just one of the many ways we contribute to the local Lismore community. “A relaxed summer evening with plenty for the kids to do and free popcorn, of course; what’s not to love? “Pack a picnic, bring the whole family, and get there early to enjoy all the fabulous, fun, free events and activities that help make Cinema

Under the Stars such an awesome night!” Newcastle Permanent Cinema Under the Stars 2024: Film: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) (PG) Date: Friday 19 January 2024 Time: Live entertainment from 5.30pm, with the film to commence at sundown Venue: Crozier Field, Cathcart Street, Lismore This is an alcohol-free event.

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Northern Rivers Joint Organisation Advocates for Making Control of Roaming Pet Cats Manageable for NSW Councils The Northern Rivers Joint Organisation (NRJO), under the guidance of Chair Sharon Cadwallader, is spearheading a comprehensive advocacy effort to address the detrimental impact of roaming domestic cats on wildlife and enhance the health and welfare of companion animals in New South Wales. A recent study estimates that one third of Australian households have one or more pet cats (Biodiversity Council 2023). This forms a national total of 5.3 million domestic cats of which 3.7 million are not contained and have the freedom to hunt native wildlife in residential areas and surrounding bushland. The Biodiversity Council study states that roaming pet cats in Australia kill approximately 546

million animals per year. The NRJO believes that council programs and by-laws can contribute towards the reduction of these numbers. The NRJO therefore proposes a number of reforms and initiatives which, if implemented, would achieve the effective control of roaming pet cats. These include: 1. Amendment of Companion Animals Act 1998: The NRJO calls for amendments to the Companion Animals Act 1998 and associated Companion Animals Regulation 2018, empowering local governments to enforce the containment of pet cats on their owner’s property. The proposed containment laws will include phase-in periods and community support and monitoring frameworks. 2. State-wide

Program Funding: A state-wide program is recommended to support local governments in enforcing compliance with the amended Companion Animals Act 1998. The NRJO advocates for funding allocation to increase the number of rangers available to undertake compliance activities. 3. Streamlined Pet Identification and Registration: The NRJO proposes the consolidation of pet

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Capital Territory, South Australia, and Victoria. 5. State-wide Grant Program: A $10 million, three-year state-wide grant program is proposed to support councils in implementing domestic cat containment policies and responsible cat ownership programs. The program will encompass identification and registration measures, large-scale desexing and microchipping programs, and effective education initiatives to encourage responsible cat ownership. 6. ‘Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife’ Campaign: The NRJO advocates for the implementation of a state-wide ‘Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife’ campaign. This campaign will include the development of a central, state-wide online platform, created in consultation with councils, relevant

agencies, and animal welfare bodies, to make responsible pet ownership information easily accessible to the public. Chair Sharon Cadwallader states, “The NRJO is committed to creating a healthier and safer environment for both our wildlife and companion animals. We believe that these proposed reforms, coupled with robust enforcement and educational initiatives, will contribute significantly to the well-being of our communities and the preservation of our unique biodiversity.” The NRJO invites all stakeholders, including local councils, animal welfare organizations, and concerned citizens, to join hands in supporting these crucial initiatives.

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20 NEWS Remembering well… by Nigel Dawe

IT’S not quite akin to Marcel Proust’s tiny madeleine cake, the same one that prompted him to reflect and write all 3,000 pages of his classic, In Search of Lost Time; but each time I return to my old hometown of Broken Hill there is something about the sounds, sights and smells that transport me back to my own childhood. The Japanese wordsmith Haruki Murakami once noted, “No matter how much time passes, no matter what takes place in the interim, there are some things we can never assign to oblivion, memories we can never rub away.” Good, bad, neutral or otherwise, our lives are the rolling snowball of our retained experiences, albeit the accumulated memories thereof. In Greek mythology, Mnemosyne was the goddess of memory and remembering, one of the Titans, not to mention the mother of the nine fabled Muses. Without the bolstering aid of our memories, who we are becomes a tissue paper construct that holds nothing tight or together in any way. Like a collage of photographs taken over the course of our lives, our memories constitute the grand, retrievable sum of our days. As Rodman Philbrick once said, “The only real treasure is in your head. Memories are better than diamonds and nobody can steal them from you.” They are the true riches (and rubbish, for those that don’t use their time wisely) of our very existence. Ironically, our collective ability to remember events, people and plights in history seems at an

all-time low; relatedly the novelist Michael Crichton once coined the term ‘temporal provincials’ for those of us that get around utterly oblivious to what has taken place in time, let alone the lessons that they might have to teach us. It isn’t even a case of selective memory, it is a mind-numbing case of a mass deactivated motivation to simply reflect on things that have the potential to ‘play out’ over again. In his Nobel lecture, Patrick Modiano made mention, “Today, I get the sense that memory is much less sure of itself, engaged as it is in a constant struggle against amnesia and oblivion. This layer, this mass of oblivion that obscures everything, means we can only pick up fragments of the past, disconnected traces, fleeting and almost ungraspable human destinies. Yet it has to be the vocation of the writer, when faced with this large blank page of oblivion, to make a few faded words visible again, like lost icebergs adrift on the surface of the ocean.” Icebergs that if acknowledged soon enough, might just help to warn and steer the gaudy, self-relevant ocean liner that humanity has become, clear of all hazards – that otherwise pose as showstoppers on the open sea – should we not be on the vigilant lookout for them. Fittingly, the author John Banville wove the following line into his novel called The Sea, “The past beats inside me like a second heart.” A second heart that we ought all take heed to ensure beats without fail, and to be heard much better at all times.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service – Ballina Support Group presents The North Coast Show and Shine and Swap Meet 25 February 2024 The Rescue Helicopter Support Group will host a Show and Shine and Swap meet, event for vehicles and motorbikes on Sunday 25th February 2024 9am -2pm at the Ballina Jockey Club. The day will include extensive Car and bike displays from historic to current models, a swap meet market, trade displays, memorabilia and general markets, food trucks catering through Only Good Times Events Company and live music with JB’s Blues Breakers from 10- 2, and a licensed bar trading run by the Jockey Club. The Family ticket admission for only $20 includes the kids rides

and face painting…. Michelle Bailey President of the Ballina Support Group, says “the interest and support from many local businesses and from the local auto and motorcycle clubs, and also the QLD and further afield NSW Car and Bike Clubs and enthusiasts has been extremely positive, motels are already being booked for the traveling clubs to bring their vehicles, and we are excited to be bringing this event to our town. And having local clubs including Lennox Head Machinery Car Club and Positive Traction members supporting the event with input

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committee was formed in 2022 under the wing of the Lismore Rescue Helicopter Service, to bring new ideas/ events to the Northern Rivers in support of fundraising for this essential service, with costs continually rising with fuel etc, all aspects of continued fundraising is an ongoing necessity. Also for any Interested persons wanting to become a volunteers on the committee, they are encouraged to join. Donations can be dropped off to Rooftech, 2/32 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina for raffle prizes if able to contribute.

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Boat rescues up 18 per cent as more people flock to waterways Marine Rescue NSW has completed its busiest year on record with 4,786 search and rescue missions across the state in 2023, as favourable weather lures boaters onto waterways. All six regions with Marine Rescue NSW units had a record number of rescues in 2023, including the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter/ Central Coast, Greater Sydney, Illawarra and Monaro. Surpassing last year’s record figure, the volunteer water rescue organisation safely returned 10,645 people to shore in an 18 per cent increase in rescue missions across the state’s coastal and inland waterways. Lake Macquarie was the busiest area for rescue missions across NSW, while a quarter of the Botany Port Hacking unit’s 400 missions were emergency responses. The Botany Port Hacking unit covers a challenging area including Botany Bay, Georges River, Port Hacking and 30 nautical miles offshore where a large volume of traffic and variable conditions can lead to boaters and paddlers needing assistance. In its first Budget, the Minns Labor Government made a record $73 million commitment to support the vital work of Marine Rescue NSW and its 3,300 volunteers.

The significant fouryear investment will bolster Marine Rescue NSW’s fleet, including new multi-purpose and rescue vessels and the refurbishment of other rescue vessels, as well

to follow these steps to stay safe this boating season: • Log On and Off with Marine Rescue via VHF Channel 16 or use the free Marine Rescue NSW app available

• Always check conditions and safety equipment. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said: “The dedicated volunteers across the

wet weather brought on by La Nina, as well as Covid lockdowns, more people are now taking the opportunity to get out on our beautiful waterways and enjoy the warmer weather.” “I encourage people to enjoy our coastline and inland waterways safely, and by logging on and off with Marine Rescue our volunteers will be in a position to respond if things don’t go to plan.” “It is pleasing to see that over the past 12 months there has been an increase of 16,500 boaters using Marine Rescue’s free Log On service with more than 80,000 trips logged last

as fund new bases at Stockton and Middle Harbour. More than 80,000 trips were logged with Marine Rescue NSW in 2023, almost 16,500 more than the previous year. Marine Rescue NSW radio operators had a busy 2023, managing 258,742 radio calls – or a call every two minutes – with a large number managed by the 24/7 Marine Rescue NSW State Communications Centre at Belrose. More than half the incidents in 2023 could potentially have been avoided with better boat maintenance, with 57 per cent of calls for mechanical, battery or fuel issues. Boat users are urged

for iOS and Android devices. • Make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket. • Make sure your vessel’s engine and battery are working. • Make sure you have enough fuel and some in reserve.

46 Marine Rescue units answer calls night and day to keep boaters safe on our waterways, and I commend them on everything they have done over the busiest year for Marine Rescue yet.” “After boating seasons have been impacted by

year.” Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Darren Schott said: “Almost a third of incidents last year were emergencies such as capsized boats, missing people, groundings and fires on vessels.” “Response times

for these incidents is reduced dramatically if a boater is logged on with Marine Rescue NSW.” “We ask all boaters to ensure that they check their vessel’s engine and battery every time they plan to head out on the water.” “Mechanical and fuel issues can quickly become life-threatening emergencies on the water, so make sure you have enough fuel and some in reserve.” Breakdown of rescues across regions: Northern Rivers 2023 stats – 353 search & rescue missions including 213 emergency responses with 733 people safely returned to shore (across all 7 Northern Rivers units – Point Danger, Brunswick, Cape Byron, Ballina, Evans Head, Iluka Yamba & Wooli) • Locations of highest demand: • Point Danger: 131 missions including 70 emergencies with 310 people safely returned to shore. • Ballina: 76 missions including 42 emergencies with 133 people safely returned to shore. • Iluka Yamba: 60 missions including 26 emergencies with 111 people safely returned to shore. • In 2023, four of the seven Northern Rivers units set new search and rescue mission records, these were Brunswick, Cape Byron, Ballina and Evans Head.

Culture Camp in Byron Shire wins $20,000 in program funding; Round 2 now open for applications The Returning Indigenous Corporation in Upper Main Arm will share in $500,000 to celebrate Aboriginal culture in NSW, under the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Affairs Cultural Grants Program. The program supports Aboriginal communities to strengthen, protect and maintain traditional and contemporary expressions of Aboriginal culture and support cultural events and activities. These projects

make-up the first round of the $1-million program which aims to further strengthen and celebrate Aboriginal culture locally across the State. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the $20,000 in funding for this project will be used to run a Culture Camp, an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to gather together on Country for five days of deep cultural exchange and connection.

Indigenous participants attend free-of-charge through the Corporation’s scholarship program and First Nations facilitators are employed to run arts, movement, culture, wellbeing and nature workshops, Ms Saffin said. “The camp is a very practical way of celebrating and recognising the world’s oldest living culture.” Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris said the funded

projects also contribute to targets of the National Closing the Gap agreement that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing and maintain cultural connection to country. “This initiative is one of almost 30 projects across the state which has been funded to provide Aboriginal people and communities the opportunity to join together in the strength of

their culture,” The funded projects are designed to boost connection to culture and community for Aboriginal people across NSW and give the wider community a greater appreciation for the strength and beauty of Aboriginal culture. The grants also provide opportunities for leadership and healing, teaching and learning. Round 2 of the program opened on Monday 15 January 2024, providing

a further $500,000 for eligible projects being delivered in the second half of 2024. Applications close on 26 Feburary 2024. For more detail on the Program and a list of recipients, see the QR Code bellow.

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SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES BANKING INDUSTRY PLEDGE TO FIGHT SCAMS Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams. Mr Billson said a $100 million upgrade across the banking sector to confirm who money is being paid to by matching names with account numbers will particularly benefit small businesses who too often fall victim to the invoice substitution scam. “Nefarious cyber criminals can wreak havoc for a small business but sadly the number of scams and the size of the losses for small and family businesses is growing,” Mr Billson said. “When a criminal impersonates your business, it not only costs you and your customers money but can damage your brand and lead to

a loss of consumer trust and confidence and the ability to operate. Too often, it can be an enterprise-ending event for a small business.” Scamwatch data shows small businesses lost $13.7 million to scams last year, a 95% increase compared to the previous year. The biggest contributor to these losses were payment redirection scams. Mr Billson said small businesses had been particularly vulnerable to the invoice substitution scam – also called payment redirection scams or business email compromise - where cyber criminals get into their computer system and intercept emails to customers and insert different bank account details. “A small business sends an invoice to somebody and the criminal changes the banking details. When it lands in the customer’s inbox, it looks legit and is a bill they were expecting so they pay it. The money goes to the criminal’s bank account and is quickly shifted, usually to crypto currency, and is

gone,” he said. “These jokers run off with the money, the customer has done their dough, and the small business hasn’t been paid.” “ASBFEO has been highlighting the urgent need for a ‘confirmation of payee’ scheme to be introduced in Australia, noting similar programs operate in other countries offering a really practical safeguard. This ensures people can confirm they are transferring money to the person intended and that names are matched to BSB and account numbers. “Today’s pledge by the banking industry to roll out a new confirmation of payee system will go a long way to stopping scammers being able to divert invoice payments by simply and silently changing a bank account number.” Mr Billson noted the package of measures announced by the Australian Banking Association and the Customer Owned Baking Association will apply to commercial banks, customer owned banks, mutual banks, building

societies and credit unions. It will include more use of biometric checks and other controls to prevent scammers opening fraudulent bank accounts in other people’s names by using stolen information from driver’s licences, passports and other identity documents. There will also be increased warnings and payment delays for suspicious transactions, limits on high-risk payment channels, which can include crypto platforms, and greater intelligence sharing across the banking sector using the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange. However, Mr Billson said beating the scammers relied upon everyone being at their best by doing what they can to tackle the scourge of cyber crime and to “listen to our Spidey senses if something doesn’t seem right”. “Business owners wouldn’t leave the door open with the light on at night when there’s no one there, so they must take the right steps and

safeguards in the digital world,” he said. “Telecommunication companies are trying to do their bit via what’s called a ‘clean pipes’ initiative, where they cut off a lot of cyber threat traffic through the telecommunications infrastructure. “And just last week the Australian Government announced two programs offering small businesses practical help to minimise the chance of falling victim to a cyber attack and to better prepare them to bounce back. Mr Billson said next week is Scam Awareness Week and an ideal time for small business owners to take a few extra moments to check they have appropriate safeguards in place. “Scamwatch says 3 in every 4 scam reports involve criminals pretending to be people we should trust,” Mr Billson said. The new National Anti-Scam Centre says small business owners who fear they have fallen victim should contact the Report a Scam website www.scamwatch.gov.

au/report-a-scam and dedicated resources to combat scams can be found at www. scamwatch.gov.au The Australian Cyber Security Centre, through the cyber.gov. au website, provides resources and guides for small businesses on how to manage information and secure your business, including a free Cyber Security Assessment Tool that can help identify the cyber security strengths of a business and learn how to improve cyber security www.cyber.gov. au/resources-businessand-government/ essential-cyber-security/ smallbusiness The website also contains information on how to recover and small businesses can report cyber attack incidents through 1300 CYBER1. Our ASBFEO website includes simple steps and a checklist to better protect your small business asbfeo.gov.au/ resources-tools-centre/ cyber-security and we have a video offering tips which can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lxoZ1vjbalg

Be wary of dangers when taking children to worksites SafeWork NSW SafeWork NSW is sending a strong reminder regarding the dangers of taking children to construction sites, after a teenage boy was seriously injured while attending a worksite in December. On 22 December, a 13-year-old boy attended a construction site with an adult. The boy subsequently fell from scaffolding and sustained a serious head injury which required surgery. While many parents across the state are back at work in the new year and may have to take their children to work with them, they must ensure children are only taken to suitable workplaces and their movements are always monitored. People in high-risk workplaces like

construction need to be trained and competent, and if SafeWork inspectors find untrained, unlicenced and incompetent people on

site, which can include children, this could result in the issue of fines or other notices. If parents are planning for their child to take part

in work on a construction site, they are reminded to ensure their child has a white card, is properly supervised and has been provided with adequate

training. The minimum age to apply for a white card is 14. Quotes to be attributed to Head of SafeWork NSW Trent Curtin:

“For a child, workplaces are exciting places, but they can also be extremely dangerous. We are reminding businesses and parents they have obligations to supervise children especially around machinery, hazardous chemicals and other risks on site which may not be obvious. “There needs to be protections in place to look after not just kids on school holidays, but all visitors to the workplace, each and every day of the year. “Simple safety prevention, like locking away chemicals and tools, putting in place falls protection, or removing the keys from machinery and vehicles when they are not in use are just a few ways to create a safer place for everyone.”

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LISMORE OFF THE RAILS By Glenn Weir CATTLE MARKET REPORT 19TH JANUARY 2024 Lismore Saleyards 2,600 cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards for the week ending 19th January 2024. On Wednesday 930 cattle were yarded and sold. The sale got off to a good start with a very good line up on heavy meatworks bulls with most selling from $2.40 to $2.70 per kg and the tops at $2.84 per kg for a return of $2,872. Most bullocks and heavy steers sold from $2.50 to $2.94 per kg. The off Tregeagle sold for $2.90 for a return of $2,102. Cows are selling very well with heavy cows in good nick ranging from $2.40 to $2.66 per kg, the best being Laurie Johnston’s returned $1,975. Secondary cows ranged from $2.10 to $2.40 per kg and the odd lightweight $1.40 to $1.80 per kg. The best of the dairy cows, Warren

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COWS SELL TO $1,959.36 Sale Date: 15.01.2024 Number Yarded: 336 Numbers remained very similar to the pre-Christmas sale with a yarding of 336 head, with the market trend stronger across all categories. Bullocks topped at 289.2 cents with steers reaching 342.2

WARWICK MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 19/01/2024 Agents & Vendors seemed to have the same pulse this week as the numbers for both Cattle and Sheep & Lamb sales seemed to interlock with the previous week. The only change was the lack og heavier stock for those markets. Pork and Poultry were on a downwards spiral as the move away from the traditional foods occur at this time of the year. Vealer steers av 361.4c/kg topping at 434.2c/kg or $799.93 to $1121.59 Vealer heifers av 277.8c/kg topping at 340.00 or $680.57 to $1130.50 Feeder steers av 328.7c/kg topping at 372.2c/kg or $1199.31 to $1618.56 Feeder heifers av 274.4c/kg topping at 307.2c/kg or $ 900.52 to $1264.96 Yearling steers av 336.1c/kg topping at 399.2c/kg or $100.16 to $1822.92 Yearling heifers av 274.9c/kg topping at 350.2c/kg or $855.09 to $1472.00 Steers av 289.2c/kg topping at 340c/kg or $1476.33 to $2240.64 Heifers av 265.2c/kg topping at 297.2c/kg or $1199.73 to $1838.25 Cows av 225.3c/kg topping at 260c/kg or $1182.38 to

Gallagher’s off Eureka sold for $2.55 per kg for a return of $1,887. All classes of weaners showed price gains this week, some 30c to 40c per kg dearer, and other 10c to 20c up. Weaner steers topped at $4.60 per kg for the Larsson family’s Charolais cross, returning $1,054. In the main the better-quality weaner steers sold from $3.80 to $4.40 per kg. Other grades ranged from $2.60 to $3.40 per kg. Heifers sold to re-stockers and meat operators at improved rates, the majority ranging from $2.60 to $3.00 per kg. Heavy Charolais cross heifers topped at $3.28 per kg for a return of $1,031. On Friday the Special Sale attracted 1,355 weaners and 308 breeder cattle. Weaner steers and heifers sold to good competition. Buyers were selective and this was reflected in the pricing. Good shape steers in the 200 to 280kg range sold from $3.80 to $4.80 per kg for returns of $900 to $1,200. cents, whilst heavy weight cows sold to 252.2 cents, medium weights to 247.2 cents and light weights topped at 201.2 cents, heifers sold to 280 cents. A larger yarding of trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 360 cents, whilst the yearling heifers sold to 308.2 cents, both returning to the paddock. A good yarding of heavy bulls sold to 265.2 cents with lighter bulls topping at 296.2 cents.

Steers a bit lacking in conformation sold from $2.50 to $3.50 per kg. Heifers sold at rates comparable with Wednesday’s sale, most in the $2.50 to $3.10 per kg range. Cows and calves sold well with local cattle breeders competing on the young lines. The Clark Family’s Speckle Park heifer with calf topped the day at $2,400. A smart line of Santas also sold for $2,400. Young Angus cows and calves sold from $1,600 to $2,350. There were a big number of cows and calves showing a bit of age and these bought mainly to fatten. Most sold from $900 to $1,800 depending on frame and calf size. The sale was conducted by Ian Weir & Son in conjunction with all Casino Agents. NEXT SALES Wednesday 24/1/24 - meatworks sale of bulls, cows, bullocks, vealers and weaners from 7.30am

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$1739.50 Bulls av 263.5c/kg topping at $394.2c/kg or $1693.50 to $2919.24 Sale total av $1091.80/head for the 1118 head yarded. Sheep and Lamb numbers were consistent with the numbers yarded last week, the quality of the yarding may not have been as good as the opening week.

topped at $73 to av $63.53 ($12 down), Rams topped at $96 to av $$65.67 ($19 up), Lamb Rams topped at$130 to av $78.59 ($38 up). The total yarding of 2477 head av $91.78 a drop of $19/head from last weeks opening sale.

Lambs topped at $204 to av 116.62 ($21 down) Hoggets topped at $100 to av $72.03 ($6 up) Ewes topped at $81 to av $43.61 ($2down) Wethers topped at $73.00 to av $63.53 ($12down) Rams topped at $96 to av $65.64 ($19 up ) Lamb rams topped at $130 to av $78.59 ($19 down) Pork numbers started their decline as we move away from traditional festive seasons. Sows sold from $78 to $310, Boars sold to $155, Light Pork sold from $163 to $167, Stores sold from $39 to $167 Hen & Chick groups sold to $30, Guinea Fowl sold to $32.50, Pullets sold to $17.50, Trios sold to $17.50, Hens sold to $17.50, roosters sold to $10 MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT Agents today yarded 2477 head to the market for the 2nd sale in the New year. The vendors may not have been as excited as last week with the market falling on the opening sale. Lambs topped at $204 to av $116.62 ($21down), Hoggets topped at $100 to av $72.03($6 up), Ewes topped at $81 to av $$43.61 ($2down), Wethers

Vermont Past Co sold 1st x Dorset lambs 51.3kg to Thomas Foods for $144, Warwick Meats for $142 Banaba Past Co sold Dorper x lambs 48.8kg to Gr Prime for $154, 45kg to GR Prime for $141, Ewe hoggets 63.3kg to restockers for $100 Barrett Family sold Dorper x lambs 47.3 gf to Thomas Foods for $150, Ewes to Eversons for $30, and restockers for $10 Pip & Tom Smith sold 65kg Dorper lambs for $170 to Eversons , hoggets to restockers for $78 Rory & Kathy Frost sold Dorper lambs 48.4kg to Leslie Lamb for $161 Greg & Clancy McGahan sold Dorper x lambs 46.9kg to GR Prime for $149.50, Ewes to Eversons for $48, Rams to restockers for $68 Darryl Perkins sold Dorper x lambs 45.9kg and 44.6kg to restockers for $117 and $112, 41kg to restockers for $101, 39.4kg to restockers for $94, Ewes to Thomas Foods for $57 Neville Baldock sold Dorper x lambs 47kg to Thomas Foods for $150 Geoff & Andrea Fearby sold Merino wethers to Eversons for $73 McNulty Grazing sold Dorper x lambs 44.5kg to Gr Prime for $126

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Adam Newling — Dorothy Painted Portraits Regional Tour Adam Newling is back with a new EP and tour this February! Space 44, Love and Rent & Select Music presents… Adam Newling — Dorothy Painted Portraits Regional Tour. “I’m releasing my new EP Dorothy Painted Portraits, and to celebrate I’m gonna be coming down the coast this summer to sing all my favourite songs in some real special places.” With support from Flying Machine and Mount Nadir. ABOUT ADAM NEWLING: Adam Newling’s last EP, Half Cut and Dangerous, has seen the gruff-voiced Australian songwriter and guitarist notch up more than 2.1 million Spotify streams. Newling

happens to be on a similar voyage.” SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY at 5PM at the BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE

sold out all four shows on his national Half Cut and Dangerous tour in April 2022. He was then invited to join Amy Shark on her sold-out See U Somewhere tour. Newling, an alt-rock artist with country sensibilities, has begun to influence countless

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plan an exotic escape for sometime soon. But SOLUTION there’s a Sun/Jupiter square on Saturday so, if you blurt out something when you’re in a rush or feeling stressed, you may regret it later on! Think things through before you speak (especially with loved ones and work colleagues). Remember Sagittarius – the first thought that jumps into your head isn’t necessarily the best one. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Venus shifts into your sign where it joins Mercury and Mars, so you’re at your charming, communicative and proactive Capricorn best. But are you worried about your bank balance? Avoid going on a spending spree or lending money to dubious people. You’re (uncharacteristically) liable to make impulsive decisions based purely on your emotions, which are fluctuating, courtesy of the volatile Full Moon. It is a good week for reading, writing and research. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) The stars favour communicating from the heart and saying what’s on your mind. But – with the Full Moon and Jupiter loosening your tongue – resist the urge to tell tall tales and spread salacious gossip. Slow down, think things through and try to speak as tactfully as possible. It’s a wonderful week to promote a joint venture, catch up with a friend or organise a romantic rendezvous. Unhappily single? Sparks could fly with a person who has a mysterious past. PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The Full Moon highlights your ‘being of service’ and ‘helping others’ zones, Barbara as you concentrate Midgley on the needs of those around you. You’re keen to get involved with a project from behindthe-scenes but be careful you don’t get lost in a fantasy world. With stable Saturn still transiting through your sign, keep your feet firmly planted on the ground. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, writer Virginia Woolf: “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”

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BEST ON THE BOX SUNDAY

TUESDAY

TOTAL CONTROL

ABC, 8.30pm

SATURDAY

COTSWOLDS AND BEYOND WITH PAM AYRES

SBS, 7.30pm

British poet Pam Ayres (pictured) has hit the jackpot with this charming travelogue – not only does she get to tour the picturesque Cotswolds, writing verses about her rich discoveries, but she gets paid to do it. No doubt she leapt at the chance to film this second outing, this time venturing further afield to capture the beauty of neighbouring counties and their residents (including Tetbury’s most famous resident, King Charles) as well. In tonight’s premiere, Ayres visits one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, Stonehenge, for a magical sunrise, tastes the water at Cheltenham’s spa, and searches for a furry friend in Oxfordshire.

The third and final season of this successful political drama series showcases brilliant performances from Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths (pictured), benefitting from incorporating real-world events (the pandemic, floods, cost of living crisis) into the narrative. But this episode is more about personal stakes and shady behind-the-scenes dealings in Canberra as Rachel (Griffiths) finds herself under the influence of a powerful billionaire, while Alex (Mailman) continues to deal privately with a shocking health diagnosis, and decides to confide in her advisor (Steph Tisdell). With only three episodes remaining after this instalment, Total Control is building to an explosive climax.

RUBY WAX: CASTAWAY

SBS, 8.35pm

With the survival competition series Alone one of world’s most popular TV franchises, comedian Ruby Wax (pictured) decides to get in on the castaway craze by challenging herself to last 10 days solo on a tropical island. This two-part special sees Wax dropped off on a remote Madagascan island, where she documents every step of her time via handheld camera and body-cam. Wax handles every challenge thrown her way with her trademark wit, but things get tough when a storm lashes the island and foraging for food becomes impossible. While there’s plenty of humour to be found, things also get serious, with Wax open about her 25-year mental health battle. 2601

FRIDAY, January 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 8.05 Private Welcome Ceremony. 8.20 News. 9.00 Australia Day: National Citizenship Ceremony. 10.15 News. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Manv, R) 2.00 Total Control. (R) 2.55 Australian Of The Year Awards. (PG, R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.05 Love Your Garden. (PG) 5.55 Back Roads. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. (PG, R) 11.55 Dance Ceremony. (R) 12.00 Living Black. (R) 12.40 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 2.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The BBQ. (2018, PGal, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 6.55 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message. An address to the nation. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Australia Day Live. A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt. 9.30 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020, Mv, R) Phryne Fisher embarks on an adventure involving an ancient curse and priceless emeralds. Essie Davis, Nathan Page. 11.10 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events. 11.25 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.15 Tenable. (R) 1.00 Wakefield. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019, Mdls, R) A woman searches for her mother. Miranda Tapsell. 9.25 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Georgians. (MA15+as) Explores the link between sex and civilisation. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. (Mls) 11.50 La Fortuna. (Mls, R) 2.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017, Mals, R) Two strangers survive a plane crash. Kate Winslet. 12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The Witness returns to Project Splinter. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. James Bracey and the team present pre-game coverage ahead of the men’s semi-final. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-final. 11.00 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012, Malnv, R) A family is caught up in the 2004 tsunami. Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor. 1.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 2.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 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. 7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges. 8.45 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. 9.45 Fire Country. (Mdv, R) The crew comes under fire from an outlaw protecting his illegal marijuana plantation. 10.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Todd reunites with a childhood friend. 11.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 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 Front Up. 12.15pm Sing About This Country. 2.20 Wellington Paranormal. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography. 10.20 Mums Make Porn Germany. 12.10am Radio Hate. 1.05 Sex Before The Internet. 2.00 Couples Therapy. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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

The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.20 Explore. 1.25 Dr Quinn. 2.25 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.25 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011, PG) 10.35 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016, PG) 12.20am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.25

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Stolen Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 8.10 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 10.00 Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 2.20 The Cup. (2011, PG) 4.20 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.50 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 9.25 High Ground. (2020, MA15+) 11.25 Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 1.20am Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+) 4.00 Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 5.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Divergent. (2014, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+) 12.40am Under The Dome. 1.35 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 NBL Slam. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 3.00 Ghosts. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.50 Home Shopping. 1.20am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.20 MOVIE: The Rewrite. (2014, M) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 8.50 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.20 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 12.10am News. 12.25 What Broke The Rental Market? 1.25 News. 1.40 ABC News Video Lab. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Toi Time. 6.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 7.00 Motown Magic. 7.25 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 7.30 WugulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunngul 2023. 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. Noon Living Black. 12.40 Ganbu Gulin: One Mob. 1.10 Ningla A-Na. 2.30 Sounds Of Solidarity. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 The Big Wet. 7.30 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.10 NITV News Special: Day 26. 10.10 You Are Here: We Don’t Need A Map. 11.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 The Garden Revolution. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hello SA. 11.00 Caribbean Life. 11.30 House Hunters Reno. 12.30pm Unsellable Houses. 1.30 My Lottery Dream Home International. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Island Of Bryan. 8.30 Houses With History. 9.30 Restored. 10.30 Renovation 911. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Breath. (2017, M) 10.25 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am QI. 12.45 Killing Eve. 1.30 Back. 1.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023, PG) 10.50 Children’s Programs. 1.05pm Find Me In Paris. 1.55 Horrible Histories. 2.35 Supernoobs. 3.10 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 3.35 The Deep. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.35 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Phoenix Rise. 8.40 Dragon Ball Super. 9.05 The Legend Of Korra. 9.50 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 11.15 Close.

8.00 My Market Kitchen. 8.30 Top Chef. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Strait To The Plate. 1pm Luke Nguyen’s UK. 1.30 Dolce South East Asia. 2.00 The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 6.00 Food Safari Fire. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 8.40 Guillaume’s Paris. 9.40 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 The Kenny Report. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Steve Price. 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, January 27 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 Keeping Faith. (PG, R) 1.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.10 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa) 5.30 Ukraine: Holocaust Ground Zero.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon. (1991, PGa, R) 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (PGl) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Uralla, NSW. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) A scuba dive goes horribly wrong. 8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4. After DCI Vera Stanhope is called to the scene of a car crash, she discovers that it was no accident and that someone wanted the driver, a well-loved member of a coastal community, dead. 9.45 Total Control. (R) Alex receives a health diagnosis. 10.40 Australia Day Live. (R) A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt. 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (Premiere) 8.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 10.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.00 Auschwitz: One Day. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 In Therapy. (Mal, R) 2.45 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.45 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 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. 10.30 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008, Mlv, R) A public-relations expert tries to help a superhero. Will Smith. 12.20 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. Men’s doubles final. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 1.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)

6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. (R) Part 4 of 4. 7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Crews come to the aid of a 100-year-old woman who has fallen down the stairs. A man gets trapped under a collapsed mobile home. Paramedics help a young boy who has taken a painful tumble from a horse. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 FBI: International. (Mav, R) 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 MythBusters. 12.05am Portlandia. 12.50 Black Mirror. 1.55 The School That Tried To End Racism. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 10.30 Front Up 1998. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Replay. 2.00 The Story Of. 2.50 WorldWatch. 4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. 10.20 Better Things. 11.10 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon Horse Racing. Australia Stakes Day, Carrington Stakes Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 12.30am Animal Rescue. 1.00 Last Chance Learners. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Danger Man. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951, PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 2.45 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960, PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 Jake And The Fatman. 2.30 Reel Action. 3.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 2.00 48 Hours. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.55pm Planet Lulin. 4.30 Mystery Lane. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.40 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 School Of Rock. 9.35 MOVIE: Gym Stars: The First Time In Forever. (2020) 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.20 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.00 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 11.35 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 1.25pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 3.00 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.05 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.55 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PG) 3.55 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Insurgent. (2015, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Medium. 1.30am Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Ghosts. 1.30 The Middle. 2.00 To Be Advised. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 Indonesia Decides. 4.00 The Cloud Under The Sea. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Language And Me. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 3.00 Food Safari Fire. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 5.35 John Torode’s Ireland. 6.30 Homegrown Tastes South Africa. 7.30 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 3.50 On Australian Shores: Survivor Stories. 4.50 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 6.25 News. 6.35 Kura. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Boteti: The Returning River. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 Night. 11.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Getaway. Noon Caribbean Life. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home International. 1.30 Houses With History. 2.30 Renovation 911. 3.30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 4.30 Island Of Bryan. 5.30 Restored. 6.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Gameday Live. 10.00 Weekend Live. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 Weekend Live. 5.00 News. 5.30 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 The US Report. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 NewsNight. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 9.30 Fox Sports News. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 How Deadly World. (PG, R) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PGa, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 10.30 Kenan. (PGals, R) 11.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm, R) 12.00 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. (PGl) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 15. Women’s doubles final. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 11.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Buy To Build. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (Return) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 8.30 Total Control. Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl) Part 3 of 4. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Mv, R) 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.15 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. 8.30 Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress: The Shining Beacon. (MA15+v) Part 1 of 2. 10.35 Viking Empires. (PG, R) 11.35 Hemingway. (Mal, R) 1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. 10.30 Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy. (Mal, R) A candid look at the life of Jimmy Barnes. 12.45 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. Men’s final. 12.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av, R) 1.00 Prison. (MA15+al, R) 2.00 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. (PGl, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Gladiators. (Final) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Kai goes undercover in one of Hawaii’s oldest surf gangs after a petty officer, who was trying to help wayward kids find a new path by joining the US Marines, is found murdered in the parking lot of a stadium. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 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 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.30 Doc Martin. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Patriot Brains. 1.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.10 Noisey. 2.05 Rise. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 9.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 Explore. Noon MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 2.20 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Macarthur FC v Perth Glory. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm Odd Squad. 4.00 Planet Lulin. 4.30 Mystery Lane. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.40 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 School Of Rock. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Heart Beats Loud. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.05 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 9.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.40 Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 12.35pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 2.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 4.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.30 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 8.30 The Worst Person In The World. (2021, MA15+, Norwegian) 10.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 10.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 4pm Storage Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 3.10 Rich House, Poor House. 4.10 MOVIE: Wonder Park. (2019, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Madagascar. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) Midnight Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am To Be Advised. 7.25 Gladiators. 8.45 To Be Advised. 10.10 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Ghosts. 12.30pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 ABC News Regional Roundup. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Business. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Heywire. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm River Cottage Aust. 1.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 2.35 John Torode’s Ireland. 3.30 Homegrown Tastes South Africa. 4.30 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 5.30 The Curious Chef. 6.30 French Country Cooking. 7.30 James Martin’s French Adventure. 8.30 Secret World Of Snacks. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.15 Away From Country. 2.15 VICE Sports. 3.15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 3.25 Going Places. 4.25 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.30 Private Elvis. 5.45 Moko. 6.15 News. 6.25 Yellowstone. 7.35 Land Bilong Islanders. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Murder In The First. (1995, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Sledgehammer. 11.30 Christina On The Coast. 12.30pm Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Mexico Life. 2.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 3.30 Fix My Frankenhouse. 4.30 Escape To The Chateau. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Fixer Upper. 8.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 9.30 Zombie House Flipping. 10.30 Flipping Down South. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Sunday Showdown. 8.00 2024: The Year Ahead. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, January 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 9.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG) 11.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: As Luck Would Have It. (2021, PGa) 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (Premiere, PG)

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Nemesis: The Abbott Years. 9.30 The Cloud Under The Sea. (PG, R) A look at telecommunication cables. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 War On Waste. (R) 12.05 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Tenable. (R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. (PG) 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG) 9.20 Building The Snowy. (R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Blanca. (Malnv) 11.50 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 An Audience With Kylie Minogue. (PG) Pop icon Kylie Minogue takes centre stage in her very own musical extravaganza. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (Return) 11.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) 12.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 11.50 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (Premiere) 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (Return) A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+av, R) The FBI fugitive task force springs into action to find a famous Croatian tennis player after she is kidnapped. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, M) 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.45 Wellington Paranormal. 2.15 Planet A. 3.10 Most Expensivest. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.25 Hoarders. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Room For Improvement. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Fortitude. 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 The Travelling Auctioneers. 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: State Secret. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm The Deep. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Creation. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.00 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.50 An Education. (2009, M) 12.35pm Antoinette In The Cévennes. (2020, M, French) 2.20 The Producers. (1967, PG) 4.00 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.00 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.50 The One I Love. (2014, M) 9.30 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3.00pm Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Evening session. 10.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kenan. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 11.05 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Ghosts. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.05 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Middle. Noon Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Ghosts. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 India Now. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 6.00 Food Safari Fire. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Malaysia Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (Premiere) 8.00 Long Weekend In... With Rory O’Connell. 8.30 The Chronicles Of Nadiya. 9.35 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Moko. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Australian Ark: North Of Capricorn. 10.05 MOVIE: The Power Of One. (1992, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Hunters. 11.00 The Garden Revolution. 11.30 Getaway. Noon Flipping Down South. 1.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 2.00 Zombie House Flipping. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Christina On The Coast. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Mexico Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 2024: The Year Ahead. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, January 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGal, 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 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGadls, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG) 9.05 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.25 Tenable. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 8.35 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av) 11.45 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+l) Presented by Gordon Ramsay. 10.10 First Dates UK. (Return, Mal) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 12.45 Bates Motel. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.15 9News Late. 10.45 Family Law. (Return, Ma) 11.40 Kenan. (PGaln) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 9.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The founder of an AI company is attacked. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 MOVIE: Breath. (2017, M) 1am ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.10pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.50 Cryptoland. 2.20 One Star Reviews. 2.50 Fringes. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 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 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 10.45 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 12.45pm Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy. (2021, M, Japanese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Creation. (2009, PG) 5.30 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.30 Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 9.30 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Billy The Exterminator. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 3. 10.00 Outback Truckers. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. Replay. 10.00 King Of Queens. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. Noon Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 ABC News Regional Roundup. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 6.00 Food Safari Fire. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Mary Berry’s Everyday. 8.00 Nadiya’s Spices Made Simple. 8.30 Selena + Chef. 9.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Big Sky Girls. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 MOVIE: Red Heat. (1988, MA15+) 10.20 Lost Diamonds. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Caribbean Life. Noon Christina On The Coast. 1.00 House Hunters. 2.00 Mexico Life. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Twice The Life For Half The Price. 8.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 9.30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 10.30 Worst House On The Street. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Peta Credlin. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, January 31 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 11.25 Poleng. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. (Final, Mal, R) 2.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 2.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (Final) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGa, 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 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.35 Planet America. (Return) 10.05 Changing Ends. (Final, PG) 10.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl, R) 11.25 ABC Late News. 11.40 The Business. (R) 12.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.45 Tenable. (R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R) 8.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa) 9.15 Kin. (Return, MA15+lv) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 All Those Things We Never Said. (PGalv) 11.55 Vienna Blood. (Mav, R) 1.45 Germinal. (Masv, R) 3.45 Going Places. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.00 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022, Mv, R) A street-smart young man is recruited by a seasoned treasure hunter to recover a famous lost fortune. Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg. 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Parenthood. (Mds, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.15 Clarkson’s Farm: Fluffing. (Ml) Presented by Jeremy Clarkson. 11.15 9News Late. 11.45 La Brea. (Mv, 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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 FBI: International. (Mv) A former US Marine is detained in Istanbul on a charge of smuggling antiquities. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R) 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.15pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.55 Deportees Of Tonga. 2.25 States Of Undress. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire. (1993, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Selena. (1997, M) 1.10am The Bad Kids. 3.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 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 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Danger Man. 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: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 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 FBI: International. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 The Deep. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.50 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 9.05 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 10.40 Keep Going. (2018, M, French) 12.15pm The One I Love. (2014, M) 1.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 3.45 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 5.25 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 7.35 The Current War. (2017, M) 9.30 Delicious. (2021, M, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Australia Cricket Awards. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Limitless. (2011, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 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 News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Indonesia Decides. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 6.00 Food Safari Fire. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Paradise Kitchen Bali. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 James Martin’s Spanish Adventures. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Wild Rockies. 7.40 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Serena Vs The Umpire. 9.30 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 10.30 Karla Grant Presents. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Caribbean Life. Noon Worst House On The Street. 1.00 Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 2.00 Twice The Life For Half The Price. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones. 9.30 Restored By The Fords. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 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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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Other Mother. (2017, Mav, R) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (Return, PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (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 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGl, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG) 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Finding Alice. (Mls, R) 12.10 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.00 Tenable. (R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Return, PG) 8.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R) 9.30 Culprits. (MA15+v) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 A Class Apart. (Mal) 11.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.25 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. (PGs) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Return, Ml) Agnes is feeling down in the dumps. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 What Really Happened To Richard Simmons. (PGal) 12.30 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Emergency. (Return, Malm) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 The Garden Gurus. (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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm) Part 1 of 4. Graeme Hall goes behind the scenes at Willows, a veterinary hospital in Solihull, England. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+as, R) Muncy struggles with Velasco’s absence. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.40am Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.35 Battleground Texas. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Berlin. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 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 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.45 Poirot. 9.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Closing Ceremony. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 10.10 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 12.10pm Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 2.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.55 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.30 Farewell, Mr. Haffman. (2021, M, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion And The Mechanical Marvel. (2016) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Planet America. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 6.00 Food Safari Fire. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 My Greatest Dishes. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 9.40 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 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 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Caribbean Life. 11.30 Good Bones. 12.30pm To Be Advised. 1.30 Home Town. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Restored By The Fords. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home International. 10.30 Unsellable Houses. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Sharri. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 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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The Northern Rivers Times

January 25, 2024!!!

32 ENTERTAINMENT

River – The Australian Chamber Orchestra

For millions of years, rivers shaped landscapes and sustained communities. In flow, flood and drought, rivers gave life and carried it away. In two short centuries, humans have begun to re–shape rivers. We build dams upstream to sustain our cities. We alter flood plains and vary flows. Downstream, the changes can be

catastrophic. Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Director Jennifer Peedom follow their acclaimed Mountain with this cinematic exploration of the waterways that have shaped our world. On screen, the rivers flow in rhythm and harmony with music from outstanding

composers. The result is an awe–inspiring combination of timeless music, captivating cinematography, and distinctive narration from Academy Award™ winner Willem Dafoe. The score features iconic works by composers including Bach and Ravel, music by Jonny Greenwood and Radiohead, and new original music by

Richard Tognetti and peerless Indigenous composer William Barton. The soundtrack won ARIA and AACTA awards. Performed live by Richard Tognetti and the ACO, alongside Jennifer Peedom’s astonishing visuals, the effect is even more powerful. PROGRAM River: film live in concert, featuring music

by • Bach • Vivaldi • Mahler • Sibelius • Ravel • Thomas Adès • Peteris Vasks • Richard Tognetti • Radiohead • Jonny Greenwood • William Barton When: 12 Feb 2024 at 7pm Where:

the Concert Hall at QPAC Price: Tickets from $59 Run Time: 2 Hours (Including interval)

Beef: A Bite-Sized Tale of Rage and Redemption A24’s “Beef” is a show as unexpected as the honk that ignites its firestorm. Starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in roles unlike anything they’ve tackled before, “Beef” isn’t your typical comedy or drama. It’s a genre-bending beast, a darkly comic odyssey of revenge that dives headfirst into the messy depths of human rage and the unexpected path to redemption. The catalyst is simple: a road rage incident. Danny Cho (Yeun) overcome by grief, and Amy Lau (Wong), juggling motherhood and ambition, clash in a parking lot. What

should be a forgotten annoyance escalates into a full-blown vendetta, with Danny meticulously plotting Amy’s downfall and Amy, fuelled by a hidden well of anger, retaliating in increasingly audacious ways. The brilliance of “Beef” lies in its ability to make us laugh and squirm in equal measure. Wong and Yeun are electric, both delivering career-defining performances. Wong sheds her familiar standup persona, revealing a simmering desperation beneath Amy’s polished exterior. Yeun, on the other hand, channels a raw vulnerability and

simmering rage that’s both terrifying and heartbreaking. Their characters are deeply flawed, capable of acts of petty cruelty and shocking selfishness. Yet, the show never lets us lose sight of their humanity. We see glimpses of their pain, their vulnerabilities, and the desperate need for connection that fuels their destructive behaviours. As their feud spirals out of control, “Beef” takes unexpected turns. The initially zany dark comedy morphs into a suspenseful thriller, then a poignant study of grief and loss. One moment

you’re gasping at a hilariously outrageous prank, the next you’re choking back tears. Creator Lee Sung Jin deftly weaves these disparate elements together, creating a show that is as unpredictable as it is compelling. The editing is sharp, the pacing relentless, and the soundtrack a carefully curated mix of genres that reflects the emotional rollercoaster of the narrative. But “Beef” is more than just a wild ride.

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It’s a show that asks uncomfortable questions about anger, revenge, and the choices we make when fuelled by our darkest emotions. It forces us to confront the ugliness within ourselves, while also offering a glimmer of hope for forgiveness and redemption. Ending after 10 episodes, “Beef” leaves a lasting impression. It’s a show that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, prompting introspection

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A Boon for Producers with Nearly Half a Billion in Farmgate Returns

In a testament to its success, the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) program has contributed an impressive $463 million in farm gate returns to producers over the past two years, according to the 2023 Australian Beef Eating Quality Insights (ABEQI) report. The comprehensive ABEQI report, drawing on data from the 2021–22 and 2022–23 financial years, analysed all MSA graded cattle. This included data

collected by MSAaccredited graders, information from sources like the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS), and additional details such as animal health and defects. Dr. David Packer, Program Manager for MSA at Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), emphasised that the report encapsulates a wealth of data, providing a detailed analysis of trends and outcomes within the

MSA program, broken down by state and various other factors. The report highlights a remarkable trend of continuous improvement within the industry, showcasing the data necessary to build on these achievements, Mr. Packer noted. Premiums for MSA-compliant cattle, coupled with an increasing number of cattle receiving MSA grading with higher carcass weights, have resulted in the

substantial farm gate returns of $463 million since 2021. Financial incentives offered by processors and brand owners for meeting MSA compliance and eating quality specifications contribute significantly to the returns enjoyed by MSA beef producers in the previous two years. “In 2021–2023, nongrainfed cattle meeting MSA and company requirements potentially received an additional $0.36/kg over-the-hooks

(OTH) compared to non-MSA cattle,” Mr. Packer stated. “The average non-grainfed cattle consigned for MSA grading during this time weighed 306kg, potentially equating to an additional $110 per head.” Similarly, the premium for grainfed cattle meeting MSA and company requirements was an extra $0.15/ kg compared to nonMSA grainfed cattle. Additionally, grainfed cattle consigned to MSA

grading weighed 347kg, potentially leading to an additional $51/head, Mr. Packer explained. Developed by the Australian red meat industry, MSA aims to enhance the eating quality consistency of beef and sheep meat. The program, grounded in nearly 1.7 million consumer taste tests from over 250,000 consumers in 13 countries, considers all factors influencing eating quality from the paddock to the plate.

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NSW Farmers Urges Water Minister’s Firm Stance Against Buybacks In the aftermath of the contentious federal water bill, NSW Farmers is urging Water Minister Rose Jackson to unequivocally reject water buybacks and provide concrete alternative strategies. The removal of socioeconomic safeguards by the Albanese Government, previously linked to water buybacks, poses a significant threat to farmers and regional communities, asserts Richard Bootle, Chair of the NSW Farmers Water Taskforce. Bootle acknowledges the NSW Government’s opposition to buying back productive water but emphasises the need for a steadfast commitment to

safeguarding the state’s citizens. With the Federal Government persisting in withdrawing water from production without adequate protections against social or economic harm, NSW Farmers calls on Minister

Jackson to step in and address this critical gap. While the Premier has expressed opposition to buybacks, NSW Farmers seeks a more detailed plan from Minister Jackson on how the government intends to achieve this goal.

The recent amendments to water legislation have, in effect, undermined the agreements established in the original Murray Darling Basin Plan negotiations. Bootle underscores the importance of these agreements in

protecting communities and farming businesses while facilitating river system recovery. Minister Jackson and the NSW Government are urged to uphold the original standards agreed upon during the Murray Darling Basin Plan negotiations.

NSW Farmers emphasises the need for strong leadership to defend communities, maintain decisionmaking sovereignty, and guide future river recovery and regional food security planning. Bootle criticizes the Federal Government’s hasty agreement with illogical Greens claims, asserting that these claims lead to increased damage to riverbanks, ecosystems, flooding of farms, and devastation to regional communities. NSW Farmers advocates for robust leadership in NSW to protect communities, ensuring environmental gains for the river system through methods other than water buybacks.

2024 Summer Lamb Campaign Triumphs Over Generational Differences in Innovative Launch The highly anticipated Summer Lamb campaign made its grand entrance into the public sphere during the prime-time 6 pm news broadcasts on Channel 7 and 9 this Sunday, deftly tackling the pervasive generation gap that has, until now, sown divisions across the nation. Serving as a poignant springboard, the advertisement masterfully reminds Australians that amidst the apparent differences, there exists a profound unity that binds the diverse generations together. As summer unfolds,

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Anticipated Surge in Lamb Prices Following Robust Start to the 2024 Season in Sheep Saleyards The pricing landscape for lamb may witness an upward trajectory on supermarket shelves in the wake of a significant surge in saleyard sheep prices during the initial fortnight of 2024. Key developments include: • Saleyard lamb prices in Victoria have experienced an escalation of up to $50 per animal as the market for 2024 commences. • Farmers and wholesalers express surprise over the sudden surge, particularly following the low prices observed in the previous year. • Supermarkets are poised to transfer the escalating costs to consumers. Justin Cashman, a Western Victorian sheep farmer and proprietor of Midwest Meats in Colac, voiced his astonishment at the abrupt rise in saleyard prices. “Nobody anticipated prices spiking this rapidly, both from a farmer’s perspective and that of a meat wholesaler. Prices have seen a substantial increase, particularly in the last two weeks.” Recent observations from saleyards reflect this price escalation. In Ballarat, prices on Tuesday were $30 to $50 higher per lamb on average compared to the final sale of 2023. Similar trends were observed in Hamilton and Wagga, with price increments ranging from $30 to $40 and $25 to $40 per lamb on average, respectively. This surge stands in stark contrast to the fall in prices during the spring season,

where the market was inundated with farmers offloading stock. Dissatisfaction prevailed among both farmers and consumers for months, as lower prices failed to manifest on supermarket shelves. In response to the scrutiny, the government has threatened to use “all levers” to ensure supermarkets pass on cost savings. Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt expressed concerns over farmers receiving subpar prices and supermarkets imposing substantial mark-ups. Current supermarket prices for lamb reflect stability, with a leg of lamb at $8 per kilo and chops retailing at $12.50. However, these prices are expected to rise as the overall price of sheep climbs. Mr. Cashman highlighted the challenge of sustaining current prices for wholesalers and supermarkets, projecting an inevitable price increase given the recent 30% surge in saleyard prices within the last month. Market analyst and director Matt Dalgleish expressed optimism for the lamb market in 2024. The approaching Australia Day, combined with successful marketing initiatives by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), is expected to stimulate consumer demand, contributing to the positive market outlook. Additionally, a shortage of lamb in the retail market during December and January has fueled the current price spike, indicating strong demand.

Unraveling the Surge: Understanding the Intensity of Sudden Downpours in Eastern Australia

During the Christmas of 2023, instead of joy and goodwill, many Australians experienced torrential storms and flash floods, resulting in casualties and widespread destruction. The Insurance Council of Australia reported over 46,000 insurance claims related to extreme weather events, pointing to a significant impact on communities. The key question arises: why are these downpours becoming more intense? Climate Change’s Hand in Intensifying Downpours Australia has warmed by nearly 1.5°C since 1910, and a warmer atmosphere can hold more water. For every 1°C of warming, the atmosphere can accommodate about 7% more moisture, as per the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. While total daily rainfall aligns with expectations from

warming, the intensity of hourly rainfall is on a different trajectory. Studies reveal that hourly rainfall across Australia is increasing at about double or even triple the rate predicted by the ClausiusClapeyron equation. The number of storms might be decreasing in some regions, but the ones that do occur are dumping more rain. Extreme downpours, like those experienced before Christmas, are attributed to a warming planet. The Science Behind the Downpours Dr. Kimberley Reid, a climate scientist, explains that shortduration downpours are influenced by the amount of moisture in the air and a weather system capable of lifting and condensing it into rain. While climate change is increasing the thermodynamics, changing weather systems’ behavior

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urban areas. Drainage networks and culverts are crucial but may be operating beyond their design capacity. Experts recommend updating Australian design standards to consider a 15% increase in the intensity of sub-daily extreme rain for every degree of global heating. Ongoing efforts by the federal government to update guidelines for major infrastructure projects, including drainage and roads, reflect the need to adapt to the changing environment. In conclusion, the Christmas storms in 2023 serve as a stark reminder of the evolving climate patterns, urging communities and policymakers to enhance preparedness and infrastructure resilience to withstand the increasing challenges posed by extreme weather events.

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A Weekend in Sydney

SYDNEY, the vibrant heart of Australia, is a city where modern architecture, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural experiences come together. A weekend in this bustling metropolis is barely enough to scratch the surface, but it’s certainly enough time to fall in love with its unique charm. This guide will help you make the most of a short but unforgettable trip to Sydney. DAY 1: EXPLORING THE ICONS • Morning: The Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden - Start your Sydney adventure at the city’s most iconic structure: the Sydney Opera House. Take a guided tour to appreciate its stunning architecture and rich performing arts history. Afterward, stroll through the adjacent Royal Botanic Garden, a serene oasis with spectacular views of the harbour and the Opera House. • Lunch: The Rocks - Head to The Rocks for lunch. This historic area, with its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, offers a variety of dining options, from street food to upscale restaurants. The Rocks Markets, open on weekends, are perfect for picking up artisanal and gourmet treats. • Afternoon: Sydney Harbour Bridge and Museum of Contemporary Art Post-lunch, embark on a walking tour across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For the more adventurous, the BridgeClimb provides a magnificent view of the city. Back in The Rocks, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, which

showcases an impressive collection of Australian and international contemporary art. • Evening: Darling Harbour - As evening sets in, head to Darling Harbour. This lively area is filled with bars, restaurants, and attractions like the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and the Australian National Maritime Museum. Enjoy a waterfront dinner followed by a stroll along the harbour, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. DAY 2: BEACHES, MARKETS, AND SUNSET VIEWS • Morning: Bondi Beach - No visit to Sydney is complete without seeing its beaches. Catch a bus or drive to the famous Bondi Beach. Start with the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, a 6 km trail that offers stunning ocean views, beaches, parks, and rock pools. After the walk, cool off with a swim at Bondi Beach and enjoy a beachside breakfast at one of the many cafes. • Midday: Paddington Markets and Oxford Street - Return to the city and head to the Paddington Markets, open on Saturdays.

These markets are a treasure trove of handmade crafts, vintage fashion, and unique artworks. Later, explore Oxford Street, known for its boutique shops and galleries. • Lunch: Surrey Hills or Newtown - For lunch, venture to either Surry Hills or Newtown. Surry Hills is renowned for its trendy cafes and an eclectic mix of cuisines. Newtown, with its bohemian vibe, offers an array of vegetarian and international food options. Both suburbs are perfect for experiencing Sydney’s diverse food scene. • Afternoon: Art Gallery of NSW - Spend your afternoon at the Art Gallery of NSW, which houses an extensive

collection of Australian, European, and Asian art. • Evening: Sydney Tower and Circular Quay - As the day winds down, visit the Sydney Tower Eye for panoramic views of the city. For dinner, head to Circular Quay, where you can find a range of dining options with spectacular views of the harbour. Enjoy a meal overlooking the illuminated Opera House and Harbour Bridge. • Night: Barangaroo or King Street Wharf - End your night at Barangaroo or King Street Wharf. These waterfront precincts offer a lively nightlife with a selection of bars and nightclubs. Sip on cocktails as you reflect on your Sydney weekend.

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happening during your visit, as Sydney hosts numerous cultural events throughout the year. WHAT A WEEKEND YOU CAN HAVE! A weekend in Sydney is a whirlwind of sights, tastes, and experiences. From its iconic landmarks and beautiful beaches to its vibrant food scene and lively nightlife, Sydney offers something for every traveller. While two days is just a taste of what this magnificent city has to offer, it’s enough to create lasting memories and a desire to return. Sydney, with its unique blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication, is a city that truly captivates the heart.

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Rental Vacancy Rates Inch Upward, Offering Slight Respite for Tenants Amidst Ongoing Challenges Amidst the ongoing struggle for affordable housing, tenants have seen a modest relief as national rental vacancy rates edged higher in December, according to new PropTrack data. While the increase is a positive signal, renters are expected to grapple with persistently challenging conditions throughout 2024. Renters have found a slight reprieve with a marginal increase in the national rental vacancy rate during December, as indicated by the latest PropTrack data. The vacancy rate rose by 0.05 percentage points (ppt) to 1.12%, a welcome shift for tenants amidst the challenging conditions that characterized 2023. However, despite this slight uptick, renters are likely to face continued difficulties in securing affordable housing throughout the upcoming year. For context, the national vacancy rate

decreased by 0.13 ppt over the year, reflecting the prevailing tight market conditions. According to PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh, tenants are grappling with limited stock, leading to increased competition, and placing pressure on household budgets. While the easing of vacancy rates in December provided some relief, rental

markets remain tight nationwide. Since March 2020, the national vacancy rate has decreased by more than half, demonstrating a 54% decline in available rentals in capital cities and a 50% decrease in regional areas. Melbourne experienced the most significant tightening of conditions in 2023, followed by Sydney and regional Queensland.

In Melbourne, the vacancy rate saw a slight increase to 1.18% in December, although it remained 0.33 ppt lower over the year. Sydney’s vacancy rate climbed to 1.37% last month, with a decrease observed throughout the year. Brisbane’s rental market remained extremely tight, with vacancies holding below 1% despite a small increase in December.

Adelaide and Perth maintained their status as the toughest rental markets, with only 0.69% and 0.73% of rental properties available in each city in December. However, conditions in these cities eased slightly over the year, with a marginal increase in vacancies. Regional areas also experienced a modest easing, with a 0.06 ppt increase in vacancy rates

last month. The scarcity of available rental homes, rising rents, and the broader cost-of-living crisis have prompted an increasing number of renters and homeowners to turn to house sharing. Flatmates.com.au reported a 22% increase in new members and a 35% surge in new property listings during 2023, indicating a growing demand for share accommodation. Looking ahead, PropTrack’s Eleanor Creagh anticipates that tenants will continue to face challenging conditions in 2024, given the persistently low levels of vacant properties. However, she notes that the rental market’s deterioration is unlikely to mirror the rapid pace seen in 2022 and 2023, potentially leading to a stabilisation and slower increase in rental prices in the coming year.

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The 2024 Toyota Camry Breaks Cover: All-New Design, All-Hybrid Power By Jeff Gibbs In a major unveiling, Toyota has introduced the 2024 Toyota Camry in the US, showcasing a sleek redesign and an all-hybrid powertrain. Set to hit Australian showrooms in the second half of the next year, the ninth-generation Camry embraces a bolder exterior, enhanced technology, and an optional all-wheel-drive feature. Key Features: 1. Hybrid Power and All-Wheel Drive: The upcoming Camry will be exclusively available with hybrid power, marking a shift towards a more environmentally conscious approach. Additionally, all-wheel drive, a first for the model, will be offered as an option, providing enhanced versatility. 2. Design Evolution: While maintaining the

TNGA-K platform from its predecessor, the new Camry presents a dynamic facelift with a Priusinspired front-end design, complemented by striking tail-lights. The interior receives a major overhaul, featuring a rectangular theme for a contemporary and spacious feel. 3. Technological Advancements: The cabin boasts a redesigned dashboard, integrating Toyota’s next-generation wide-screen infotainment interface. The updated connected services, wireless smartphone mirroring, and additional USB ports enhance the driving experience. 4. Model Grades: The North American market will witness four model grades—LE, XLE, SE, and XSE. The latter two, emphasizing a sportier appeal, showcase distinctive exterior designs

with aggressive air ducts, intakes, and other sporttuned elements. 5. Performance: A newly-developed 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain will power all variants, providing an “estimated” 168kW in front-wheel-drive and 173kW in all-wheel-drive configurations. The

elimination of the V6 engine underscores the brand’s commitment to hybrid technology. 6. Suspension and Dynamics: The Camry’s suspension system undergoes a “retuned” setup for sharper dynamics and improved ride comfort. SE and XSE variants will receive a unique ‘sport-tuned’

suspension to match their athletic persona. 7. Safety and Tech Features: Standard across the range are automatic LED headlights, alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, four drive modes, and the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety suite. Higher grades offer advanced features such

as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. 8. Australian Perspective: Toyota Australia’s vice-president, Sean Hanley, highlights the brand’s commitment to a “multi-pathway approach to helping customers lower their carbon footprint through electrification.” Anticipating strong demand for the Camry’s distinctive design and ecofriendly features, Hanley expects the new model to reinforce the brand’s leadership in the mid-size sedan segment. As anticipation builds for the 2024 Toyota Camry’s arrival, its advanced features and hybrid power signal a significant leap forward in the iconic sedan’s evolution.

Great Wall Motors Achieves Milestone as First Chinese Carmaker to MassProduce Electric Vehicles Outside China, Utilizing Former Holden Factory By Jeff Gibbs In a significant development marking a milestone for the electric vehicle industry, Chinese automotive powerhouse Great Wall Motors (GWM) has commenced the production of electric cars at the former Holden Colorado Ute factory in Thailand. The inaugural vehicle, the GWM Ora Good Cat, an electric hatchback sold as the GWM Ora in Australia, recently rolled off the production line in Rayong, Thailand. GWM proudly claims the title

of being the first Chinese car manufacturer to undertake mass production of electric vehicles outside of China. Formerly operated by General Motors (GM) and utilized for manufacturing Holden vehicles, including the Colorado Ute and Trailblazer SUV, the Rayong facility became part of GWM’s portfolio following GM’s decision to exit right-hand-drive markets. GWM not only acquired the plant but also invested in upgrading it to produce

electric vehicles. The company initiated production of H6 Hybrid SUVs at the Thai factory in 2021. The GWM Ora, an affordable electric vehicle that gained recognition as Australia’s cheapest EV with early 2024 discounts, may potentially transition from its current sourcing in China to Thailand. GWM has yet to confirm this shift, but the move underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging the former Holden factory

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Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 5 N NPX1 Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon, Previews High-Performance Electric Parts for Australian Market By Jeff Gibbs Hyundai has taken the wraps off the Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, offering a glimpse into the future of the ‘N Performance Parts’ line designed for the high-performance variant of the Ioniq 5 electric hatchback. Boasting an impressive 478kW/770Nm power output and a rapid 0-100km/h acceleration claims of 3.4 seconds, the NPX1 concept serves as a showcase for the upcoming performance parts and software upgrades set to hit showrooms in Australia later in 2024. The NPX1 concept, based on the Ioniq 5

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performance-focused luxury to the interior. However, the true innovation lies beyond physical enhancements. Joon Park, Vice President of N Brand, hinted at the inclusion of software customization through Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. This forward-thinking approach aims to provide a new category of Electric Vehicle (EV) customization, allowing users to fine-tune sound and vehicle calibration. While Hyundai has confirmed that the ‘N Performance Parts’ will be available across the N line-up when they hit the market later in 2024, specific details about the parts and their availability in Australia

are yet to be confirmed. A Hyundai Australia spokesperson expressed enthusiasm about the potential for customers to enhance their vehicles, drawing parallels with the i30 N and the Ioniq 5 N’s aesthetic. In related developments, Hyundai announced in December 2023 its plans to introduce the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup Car for a one-make racing series, expected to be unveiled in February 2024. The NPX1 concept provides a sneak peek into the enhancements that may feature in the racing version, offering a tantalizing preview of the future of Hyundai’s electric racing endeavours.

Mazda Unveils Spirited Return to Performance-Car Market with Concept Models of Turbocharged Mazda 3 and MX-5 under Spirit Racing Brand

By Jeff Gibbs Mazda is gearing up for a compelling re-entry into the performance-car realm with the unveiling of two high-performance concepts – a potential turbocharged Mazda 3 hot hatch and an exhilarating Mazda MX-5 roadster. These concepts, introduced under the newly established Spirit Racing brand, offer a glimpse into Mazda’s commitment to performance and innovation, with confirmed production versions set to hit Japanese showrooms in the near future. The standout feature in this announcement is the

possibility of the Mazda 3 being equipped with a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, hinting at a promising successor to the beloved Mazda 3 MPS turbo hot hatch that exited showrooms in 2013. While a turbo version of the Mazda 3 has been available in North America for over three years, the lefthand-drive exclusivity has left Australian enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a potential right-hand-drive release. Although the details regarding the availability of these Spirit Racing performance vehicles outside of Japan remain uncertain, Mazda Japan has expressed a contemplation of

overseas expansion in the future. The Spirit Racing 3 concept, representing a modified Mazda 3 hatch, showcases an array of performance enhancements. These include a deep front splitter, a new rear diffuser, black side skirts, and a striking ‘swan-neck’ rear spoiler crafted from carbon fibre. Upgraded brakes with red Brembo callipers and slotted discs are concealed behind new 18-inch black six-spoke wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza Tyres. The interior reflects a racing aesthetic, featuring suede-wrapped steering wheel, gear selector,

and dashboard, along with Recaro sports bucket seats with racing harnesses. The heart of the Spirit Racing 3 is rumoured to house a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, described as a “new engine” distinct from the existing 2.5-litre unit available in the Mazda 3. This potential powerplant upgrade aligns with Mazda’s efforts to refine suspension and aerodynamics through its Super Taikyu racing activities.

Complementing this, the Spirit Racing RS, based on the MX-5, amplifies the excitement with a front splitter, side skirts, and a sportier rear diffuser. Its 17-inch six-spoke wheels, Brembo brake callipers, and Bridgestone Potenza RE71RS track-day Tyres contribute to an enhanced driving experience. Inside, the MX-5 concept boasts suede or Alcantara trims, Recaro bucket seats, and harnesses, delivering a compelling blend of comfort and

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BREAKFAST EGG AND HAM MUFFINS

WHATS ON THE MIDWEEK MENU TONIGHT? QUICK ROAST 5m prep

8m cook

4 servings

5 INGREDIENTS

• oil spray • 4 eggs From simple meals to show-stopping feasts, there’s something for everyone. • 4 (English) muffins, halved and toasted •

120g shaved leg ham

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4 slices tasty cheese

3 METHOD STEPS Step 1 Spray a frying pan with oil. Heat over medium heat. Cook ham, turning, for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Step 2 Preheat grill on medium. Lightly spray pan with oil. Heat over medium heat. Cook eggs for 4

minutes or until cooked to your liking. Step 3 Place 4 muffin halves on a baking tray lined with foil. Place 1 egg on each muffin. Top each with ham and 1 slice cheese. Grill for 1 minute or until cheese has melted. Top with remaining muffin halves. Serve.

SLOW COOKED TUSCAN BREAD SOUP 20m prep

4h 40m cook

4 servings

16 INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 2 celery sticks, trimmed, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp fennel seeds Pinch of dried chilli flakes 400g can crushed tomatoes 400g can Cannellini Beans, drained, rinsed 1L (4 cups) Massel vegetable liquid stock Bouquet garni (4 fresh or dried bay leaves, 4

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fresh sprigs thyme, 2 fresh sprigs rosemary) 200g cavalo nero (Tuscan cabbage), stem removed, leaves shredded 2 thick slices Italian bread (pane di casa), lightly toasted, torn into chunks 40g (1/2cup) finely grated parmesan, (or vegetarian hard cheese) plus extra shaved, to serve 1 lemon, juiced, zested Finely chopped continental parsley, to serve

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4 servings

almost tender. Step 2 Stir in cavalo nero, bread and parmesan. Cover ! 282 calories 12 servings and cook on High for 30 minutes or until soup has thickened slightly. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. Serve topped with parsley, lemon zest and extra parmesan.

• 1 cup grated mozzarella • 3 green onions, thinly sliced • 12 slices Hungarian salami, cut into 1cm pieces • 1/2 cup pitted mixed marinated olives, halved, plus extra to serve • 1/2 cup semi-dried tomato strips, chopped • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus extra leaves to serve • 4 eggs, lightly beaten • 1/4 cup light-flavoured extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup milk

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease a 7cm-deep, 9.5cm x 19.5cm loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan on all sides. 2. Place flour in a large bowl. Add mozzarella, oni on, salami, olives, tomato, parsley and basil. Season. Stir until well combined. 3. Make a well in centre of flour mixture. Add egg, oil and milk. Stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Slice. Serve with extra basil leaves and olives.

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INGREDIENTS •

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Step 1 Set a 5L slow cooker to Browning. Heat oil. Cook onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes or 20m prep 1m cook until tender. Add garlic, fennel and chilli. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato, beans, stock and bouquet garni. Season. Change cooker setting to High. Cover.•Cook for cups 3-4 hours or until vegetables are 1 1/4 self-raising flour

15m prep

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450g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1.5cm pieces 500g desiree potatoes, cut into wedges 2 small brown onions, cut into thin wedges 500g lean beef chipolata sausages Olive oil cooking spray 2 cups frozen peas Gravy, to serve

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Line 2 trays with baking paper. Place pumpkin and potato on 1 prepared tray. Place onion and sausages on remaining tray. Spray with oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Place pumpkin and potato tray on top shelf of oven. Place onion and sausage tray on bottom shelf. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, place peas in a microwavesafe dish. Add 2 tablespoons cold water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100%) for 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve sausages with roasted vegetables, peas and gravy.

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WINE 43 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

Grape Expectations by Max Crus

Max Crus Trophy misses Aussie Day melee.

Max Crus ow fortuitous that Invasion Day (known as Australia Day to Peter Dutton) this year should fall NOT on a publication day, otherwise, like Triple J, Woolworths, umpteen councils around Australia and just about everyone else who doesn’t watch Sky News, we too would have had to shift our big day of celebration, the announcement of the 2024

Max Crus Trophy winner. However, let’s get the first column of ’24 underway in the usual fashion with something political, and for the first time ever, I embarrassedly admit I agree with Dutton - Woolworths should be boycotted. Our agreeance finishes right there though. Woolworths should be boycotted not because they

are unAustralian and have made a business decision not to sell, as the Betoota Advocate puts it, ‘Chinese made novelty Australia Day shit’, as Dutton advocates, but because they wrap everything in plastic and crush, squeeze and screw their suppliers (and customers) mercilessly in the quest for increased profit for their shareholders and executives.

That Peter Dutton thinks the government should dictate what a supermarket sells flies in the face of his own party’s principles, but evidently they are trumped by any chance to fly the patriotic pennant. Instead of Dutton’s dictum to buy cheap, plastic, Chinese-made, Aussie flags that will be in landfill tomorrow, I suggest we buy this year’s

Max Crus Trophy winner in reverence to something truly Australian and place it gently in the recycle bin when finished. Now, who are the contenders from 2023? From nearly 600 wines, 42 scored 9.6/10 or better. 15 of those scored 9.7 or better, while five got a whopping 9.8! However only one scored 9.9…so the winner of (followed

by some other contenders for) the 2024 Max Crus Trophy is…. drumroll, dull speech by Jo Koy, dancing girls a la World Darts Championship and arrival by helicopter a la Dave Warner : (ps Stay tuned next week for more of the best of 2023 to compare with a complete list of the winners over the past 30 years.)

(Terre á Terre) Daosa Piccadilly Valley Blanc de Blanc 2019, $90. This is not only the best bubbles of 2023, but the top scoring wine. Luckily we had it new year’s eve or we would have had to wait a whole year to say that. Much effort has gone into the making and it has pretty much everything you could want in sparkling wine in pretty much the right balance, except for the price which is actually still good value. Ignore

NV French muck if you’re spending $90, this is streets ahead. Congratulations Daosa, your trophy is in the mail. 9.9/10. Terre á Terre SA Crayéres Vineyard Reserve (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc) 2019, $95. Several Terre á Terre wines reached the upper echelons of the points table, but this one is living proof that it is more important to decant new wines than old. The first

glass tasted merely pretty good, the last absolutely lovely. Alas we couldn’t afford another bottle. 9.7/10. Howard Park Margaret River Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, $40. Howard Park too had several runners at the front of the field, but this highlighted that I am a failure. At first I couldn’t tell the difference between this and its Scotsdale Great Southern sister. After an hour, however, while

both wines retained their gorgeous WA cabernet lusciousness, this felt bigger and bolder, altogether more brash... 9.7/10. Howard Park Great Southern Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, $50. …while this became more sophisticated and floral, rounder and softer. In the end, I may still be a failure, it was possible to separate the wines but not in impact and enjoyment. Both are superior cabernets in

the upper reaches of Aussie (possibly the world’s) reds. 9.7/10. Crittenden Estate Mornington Peninsula The Zumma Pinot Noir 2014, $65 (current vintage 2021). Another maker to make the grade often, if only we could keep all their wines for 10 years. Wish I’d thought of that ten years ago. You get the sense this level of calm sophistication, softness and drinkability is what the winemaker had

in mind the whole time. 9.7/10. Crittenden Estate Mornington Peninsula Cri de Coeur Pinot Noir 2021, $95. Pinots can be a bit dreary, specially if you have tried a few in a short space of time. This is just the wine to snap you out of your complacency. It tastes expensive and individual and makes you think “gee, I’d drink a lot more pinot if they were all like this”. 9.7/10.

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Addressing Ageism and Ableism in the Workplace environmental barriers exist. • This shift focuses on ensuring work aligns with the individual rather than expecting the individual to conform to the workplace. 7. Occupational Health Support: • Occupational health services should act as advocates for workers, providing ongoing support to enable them to remain in work rather than merely returning to work.

By Jeff Gibbs A recently released report sheds light on the persistent challenges of ageism and ableism in the workplace, emphasizing their interconnected nature and how older workers often internalize these biases. Urgent measures are recommended for employers to combat ageism, enhance access to training, and prioritize employees’ health for sustained competitiveness in the post-pandemic recovery. The report, conducted by the International Longevity Centre and drawing on research from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Kent, reveals that despite the formal prohibition of ageism and ableism under the Equality Act of 2010, these biases remain prevalent in the workplace, frequently overlapping. Key findings and recommendations from the report include: 1. Urgent Action on Ageism: • Employers are urged to promptly address ageism in the workplace. • Better access to training and

professional development opportunities for older workers is essential for competitiveness in the postpandemic recovery. 2. Training Perception Gap: • There is a perception gap where both employers and older workers view training and professional development as more relevant for younger individuals. • Ageist and ableist language is still

common, with older workers often unfairly characterized as less motivated or less capable of undertaking training. 3. Internalization of Age Norms: • Older workers frequently internalize age norms, believing they are “too old” for training and promotions. • This self-imposed ageism hinders older employees from seeking health support, potentially exacerbating

conditions and leading to premature retirement. 4. Economic Impact: • Eliminating ageism at work has the potential to significantly boost GDP, as demonstrated by ILC research across G20 countries. • Enabling older workers to participate at rates observed in Iceland could result in an average annual GDP boost of 7%. 5. Inclusive Work Environments:

• Employers must create inclusive work environments to effectively navigate an aging workforce. • Educational initiatives are recommended to dispel ageist and ableist assumptions among managers and staff. 6. Social Model of Disability: • Employers should adopt the social model of disability, emphasizing that conditions are disabling only when

Dr. Brian Beach, Senior Research Fellow, emphasizes the need for organizations to act proactively to create inclusive work environments, while Dr. Mariska van der Horst advocates for challenging the decline narrative associated with aging and emphasizing the social model of disability. The report concludes that efforts to address ageism and ableism must go hand in hand, requiring a comprehensive approach to create workplaces that truly value and support their diverse aging workforce.

Boosted Work Bonus Unlocks Extra Income for Older Australians By Jeff Gibbs Older Australians seeking to work without impacting their pension are greeted with positive news as the new year brings a significant enhancement to pension working rules. Effective January 1, the Work Bonus receives a substantial increase of $4,000, establishing a permanent annual limit of $11,800. This adjustment, resulting from ongoing pension working rule reforms, allows working pensioners to gain an additional $2,000, eliminating barriers for those eager to work in later life. Understanding the mechanics of the enhanced Work Bonus

is crucial. Thankfully, there’s no need for a separate application; individuals only need to declare their income, and the myGov/Centrelink portal provides convenient online access to the Work Bonus balance. Key Points of the Enhanced Work Bonus: • Under existing rules, the first $300 of fortnightly work income is pension income testexempt, with the unused portion accumulating in a Work Bonus income bank. • The $4,000 permanent increase is added to the $7,800 annual limit, enhancing flexibility for individuals who work intensely in shorter periods. The extra $4,000 is applied at

the start of the year. • As of January 1, 2024, the permanent increase allows individuals to earn $453 per fortnight without impacting their pension, potentially enabling them to take on extra shifts. • The Work Bonus operates alongside the pension income free area, enabling eligible

pensioners to earn up to $657 per fortnight. Illustrative Examples: Single Pensioners: 1. John: An age pensioner working as a school crossing supervisor earning $400 a fortnight. Only $100 is counted under the pension income test, ensuring John receives the maximum Age

Pension rate. 2. Julie: An age pensioner working as an accountant for three fortnights, earning $6,000. With her Work Bonus income bank higher than her income, none of the $6,000 is assessed under the income test, allowing Julie to retain $6,700 for future earnings.

Couples: • Carol and Rob: A couple receiving the Age Pension. Carol’s work income of $700 and Rob’s self-employment income of $220 result in a combined assessed income of $400 a fortnight, leading to a $20 reduction in their combined pensions. In conclusion, the enhanced Work Bonus provides a significant income-boosting opportunity for older Australians while maintaining pension eligibility. For more information, individuals can contact Services Australia through Centrelink offices, phone (13 23 00), or online at Services Australia.

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Maximizing Returns on Savings: Insights from the Retail Deposits Inquiry Challenges and Consumer Impact: • Bonus and introductory interest rates are frequently used to attract customers, but consumers often do not receive bonus interest, and alternative products might be more beneficial. • The report reveals that an average of 71% of bonus interest accounts did not receive bonus interest in any given month during the first half of 2023. • Consumers may find the complexity overwhelming, and comparison websites, while informative, can be influenced by commercial arrangements, necessitating clearer communication from banks and comparison websites. The ACCC underscores the importance of supporting consumers with transparent information to extract the full value from the products they use.

By Jeff Gibbs Despite the potential benefits of high interest rates on savings and term deposits for retirees, an inquiry conducted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reveals that some individuals are missing out due to complexities in product comparisons. The Retail Deposits Inquiry Final Report identifies strategic pricing by banks, encompassing introductory and bonus interest rates, along with various fees and charges, leading to a lack of transparency for consumers. This complexity makes it challenging not only to compare products between different banks but also within the same bank. Key Findings and Recommendations: 1. Communication of Interest Rate Changes:

o Banks should be mandated to inform customers when there are changes to their interest rates. Customers should also be prompted to consider switching to better rates. 2. Alerts for Bonus Interest Entitlements: o Banks should notify customers when they are at risk of losing entitlements to bonus interest, for instance, by making excessive withdrawals within a given month.

3. Consideration of Bank Account Portability: o The federal government is encouraged to explore the feasibility of bank account portability. This could significantly simplify the process of switching between products and banks, enhancing consumer flexibility. The ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, emphasizes the need for clarity, stating, “While

Pet Ownership Benefits Cognitive Health in Singles Over-50s Owning pets has been identified as a beneficial factor in mitigating cognitive decline for individuals aged 50 and above who reside independently, according to a recent study encompassing nearly 8,000 participants. Researchers discovered a noteworthy connection between pet ownership and decelerated rates of decline in both verbal memory and verbal fluency among older adults living in solitary conditions. The study cohort consisted of 7,945 predominantly white British participants, with an average age of 66, drawn from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Over an eightyear period, it was observed that 35.1 percent of the group possessed pets, while approximately 30% of the participants lived alone. Contrary to previous studies indicating that living alone poses a risk for dementia and cognitive decline, this research uncovered

those individuals in such circumstances who cared for dogs or cats experienced a reduction in feelings of loneliness. Although some studies have suggested a positive correlation between pet ownership and enhanced verbal memory and executive function, others have failed to provide supporting evidence. This new study aims to delve deeper into the relationship between aging independently, a trend on the rise in recent decades, and pet ownership. The results of the research were unequivocal, with study corresponding author Professor Ciyong Lu from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, stating, “Pet ownership offset the associations

between living alone and declining rates in verbal memory and verbal fluency.” This effect was identified as a significant modifier across three key associations: composite verbal cognition, verbal memory, and verbal fluency. The findings indicate that pet ownership is specifically linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults living in solitary conditions. Notably, the positive impact of owning a cat or dog did not extend to older individuals who cohabitated with others. In summary, these results suggest that pet ownership may play a vital role in alleviating cognitive decline among older adults who live independently.

high headline interest rates may seem attractive to customers, they can come attached with conditions that are hard for customers to meet and keep track of.” Bank Funding and Interest Rates: • Banks rely on retail deposits for almost 30% of their funding needs, with interest paid on deposits being a significant cost that banks aim to minimize. • While the Reserve Bank of Australia’s

cash rate target influences interest rates, banks also consider broader factors like funding requirements, profitability, economic and regulatory conditions, customer responses, and competition when setting deposit interest rates. • Interest rates for the same retail deposit product can vary within and between banks due to strategic pricing, making rates opaque and complex for consumers.

Embarking on a Financial Restart: Navigating Solo Management After Relationship Breakdown Embarking on financial independence post a relationship breakdown can pose significant challenges. Experts offer valuable insights on overcoming the hurdles. When Jenny ended her 20-year marriage, securing the house for herself and her teenage children was a top priority. Celebrating what seemed like a triumph, little did she know that the property

harboured substantial issues. Months later, the harsh reality hit – the house required costly repairs, and Jenny found herself financially strained. Financial Experts, often encounter such scenarios. Attempting to retain the family home in a separation settlement can provide a semblance of stability but may lead to significant financial strain. Placing all

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growing seasons in colder climates. • Sheds: Garden sheds are utilitarian structures for storing garden tools, equipment, and sometimes plants. They can range from simple, functional designs to elaborate constructions that complement the garden’s aesthetic. • Summer Houses: These are small, usually wooden structures providing a cool and relaxing spot during warmer months. Often located in a secluded part of the garden, they offer a peaceful retreat.

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structure. Wooden structures may need regular staining or painting, while metal may require rust protection. • Professional vs. DIY: Decide whether to hire professionals or undertake a DIY project. Complex structures like gazebos or greenhouses might require skilled construction, whereas trellises or simple arbores can be DIY projects. • Incorporate for Function: Think about the structure’s purpose. A pergola can create a shaded area for relaxation, while a shed can solve storage issues. Garden structures are more than just decorative elements; they add functionality and comfort to outdoor spaces. By considering factors like style, scale, material, and purpose, these structures can transform a garden into a living space that reflects personal tastes and meets practical needs. Whether it’s a cosy arbour draped in wisteria or a functional greenhouse nurturing seedlings, garden structures offer a unique blend of utility and beauty, making them essential components in landscape design.

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IN MEMORIAM 47 Death Notice

Death Notice

Gibson Catherine Elizabeth

In loving memory

23 September 1942 - 15 January 2024 Aged 81 years.

Treasured and beloved wife of Bob. Wonderful and loved mother of Mark, Andrew, John Paul, Robert and Matthew. Loved mother-in-law of Deenie, Nikki and Natalia. Adored granny of Joseph, Leo, Anya Roo, Nina, Alice, Martha, Daniel, James and Thomas. Cherished and much loved sister of Hamish. Adored and close cousin of Robert.

Somerville, John Martin (Jack) 12th January 1946 - 17th January 2024

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COMMUNITY NOTICES must be emailed to community@ heartlandmedia.com.au before 3pm Fridays Phone numbers only, no email addresses Get the word out about your Club, Membership, Events, etc ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE RSL SUBBRANCH meets on the second Saturday of the month, with morning tea at 10am followed by the meeting, then a light luncheon from 1200. All ex-service persons and families are welcome to attend the lunch. CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM - Take the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful work of some of the most creative people in our district. The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, “Sew Inspired”, is a display of the work of the Ballina/Byron U3A Textile Art Group, a group of passionate stitchers who have an ongoing love affair with fabrics and threads of all kinds. They combine the ancient art of traditional hand stitching with the amazing capabilities of the modern sewing machine to create exquisite works from a vast range of chiffons, silks, velvets, hessians and threads, using textiles as a medium for storytelling. By popular demand, the exhibition will now run until Sunday 3rd March. Crawford House Museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open on Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm (closed Friday 26th. January) or at other times by appointment for groups enquiries,6628 1829, ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting. ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB meets on the last Thursday of each month at Plateau Sports Club at 10.00 am. This commences with a cupper and chat, with the formal meeting commencing at 10.30 which includes an interesting guest speaker. All visitors are welcome. ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB - A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. QUILTERS ALSTONVILLE - We are called Plateau Quilters Alstonville we meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month at the RSL Hall Alstonville from 1pm until 4pm New members would be most welcome. Rhonda Bonner 66298267 EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. 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 SUB-BRANCH - 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 BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB - we are on holidays until 7 February 2024. Our meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at the Ballina RSL Club at 10 am. information call Beryl on 0409 258 282. BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY - Our Auxiliary will return with our meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from the 20th of February 2024. BALLINA BRANCH OF INNER WHEEL AUSTRALIA meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11.30. Our objective is to share friendship and passion for community service in our local area as well international projects. If you would like more information, please contact our President Joan Hetherington on 0402 885091 or Secretary Chris Penn on 0427 807135 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW HOBBY??? COME AND JOIN THE HEADLINERS CHORUS We are an all-female group of all ages who love to sing “Acappella” in 4-part Barbershop harmony. We are well known in the Northern Rivers community and would love you to join us. Come along to a rehearsal on Monday nights from 7pm and for more information see our website or enquire to Tracey Ezzy on 0438 446 809 BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) - We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Ph: Deb on 0432105540 BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB - “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings, Help with Play. Open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Call Judy Forsyth: 0407664337. BALLINA 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 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 SHIRE MEALS ON WHEELS is offering Qi Gong classes to people 65 years or over as part of its social activities program. Qi Gong uses movements and principles of Tai Chi to improve and maintain flexibility, stability, muscle strength and general wellbeing without straining or stressing the body. These classes are ideal for those wanting to join others to enjoy fitness and friendship. Thursdays starting 11 January at the Presbyterian Hall corner of Cherry & Crane Streets. 10am Morning Tea, Class starts 10.30am. Cost per class $5 Ph: 0419 679719 or BSMOW Office -62 Crane Street. BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE RSL DAY CLUB - A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment. Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249 BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB - Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details. BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Ph. 0411719074. IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina.

BRUNSWICK HEADS BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am. Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of

Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. 1800 805 366

CASINO THE CWA CASINO - Our next meeting will Thursday 15th February 2024. Everyone is welcome, come and see what we are all about Enq. Jennifer Baker 043892060 and Jane Flick 0427 707 669. CASINO COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC - January social will be held upstairs at the Casino RSM Club on Sunday the 28th of January from 10.00am Come along and enjoy some great country music and take advantage of the meals & drinks offered by the RSM Club. New Artists always welcome. Free entry, raffles and lucky door prize. Contact Carole 0438641500 FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP first meeting for 2024 will be Thursday Feb 1st, 10 am at the Fairy Hill hall on the Summerland Way. Please bring: some ideas for the coming year; your lunch; a friend who may wish to join our group and a crafty project to show or work on. New members most welcome details phone Sue: 66633233. WINDARA Volunteers are organising a Fashion Parade of preloved clothing, to raise funds for the Casino Cancer Group, to be held on Saturday, 17 February, at 1pm. Admission is a Gold Coin donation which includes tea and coffee. There will be a new season wedding gown auctioned, with the proceeds going to the Casino Cancer Group. Windara Tea Rooms, at 253 Sextonville Road, Casino, will be open all day, catering for breakfast, morning tea and lunch. For further information phone Windara on 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 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 1 MONDAY D.Clarke & D.Allen R.Baker TUESDAY S.Forrester S. Hart WEDNESDAY K.Bratti & own help THURSDAY H.Moffitt & J.Hanna M.Goodlad & own help FRIDAY L. Dorrington & S.Forrester P.Plunkett & Own help CASINO MINI RAIL - Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 51 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 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. Denise Green 0448014682 LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION - Meets bimonthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625. ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCE CLUB - St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners. Every Tuesday from 3pm5.30pm @ $5 per head. First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person. Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552. THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games, and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

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 ROTARY EVANS HEAD holds meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 5.30pm at Evans Head RSL downstairs in remembrance room. New members warmly welcomed. Cont. Sue 0438853921 THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVANS HEAD MARKETS held on the last Saturday of Each Month. Where: Club Evans RSL Time 8am - 1pm A vast variety of stores from clothes, candle, Honey

Photographs, books, and Organic Vegetables along with Rotary Bacon & Egg Rolls 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 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 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am1.00pm 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 CWA - Meetings of Grafton CWA are held on 2nd Friday of each month in the CWA rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Sts. The next meeting will be on Friday, 9th February, starting with morning tea at 9.30am and followed by the meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome- if you are new to the area, why not come along to make some new friends, or if you have been thinking about joining, come along and see what we do. The CWA is the largest women’s organisation in Australia and aims to improve conditions for country women and children. We reach that aim in various ways including lobbying for change, helping the local community, creating a network of support and meeting together in towns and cities. Craft mornings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 9.30am, starting on 12th February then 26th February. GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS “AFTER A 5 WEEKS FESTIVE SEASON break, Grafton Senior Citizens activities will resume with craft, on Thursday, 25 January, at9am. Carpet bowls will resume Wednesday, 31 January, Mahjong & euchre, Friday, 2 February, & Bingo, Tuesday, 6 February. First meeting will be 10.30am, Tuesday, 13 February. Annual fees, still $ 10, can be paid from then, or at activities. First day coach trip, to Dorigo,

will be Friday, I March. A 4-day tour to Stanthorpe, from 1l September is also on sale. The AGM, together with a general meeting, will be at l0am, Tuesday, 12 March. New members, over age 50, are always welcome. All enquiries, Sandr4 6642 7720, or 0417 464 946.” GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB “Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, flowers, and nature. I know that we are famous for our beautiful Jacarandas, but I would also like to give a shout out to our amazing fig trees. They are such a great habitat tree and the shade they provide cannot be beaten. Definitely a natural wonder. We are looking forward to catching up with everyone at our first meeting for 2024. This will be Thursday 1st February, 10am to midday at the Joan Muir Centre. 194 Turf St Grafton. $2 entry at the door, bring some morning tea to share if you are able. Visitors are free for their first meeting so come along if you would like to. Our member Ross will be our guest speaker and sharing his thoughts and ideas on gardens Bring along any cuttings, produce or potted plants to donate to the Bring and Buy table. This is a good fundraiser for us as all proceeds go to the club. Label them if you can and include your name and the name of the plant so people know who to chat to if they need growing tips etc. Don’t forget your name badge and pop your mobile on Silent during the meeting please. FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS NORTH COAST CHAPTER - Extend an invitation to interested people of the First Fleet & their Descendants or family research enthusiasts in attending our Bi Monthly Meetings Our next meeting is being held on Sunday 4th February 10.30am Venue, Mylestom Hall River St Mylestom Morning tea, Tea & Coffee supplied by Chapter Members BYO lunch Cost - $5 per person to cover overheads. Our Chapter area ranges from Nambucca Valley to Clarence Valley District information Robyn Condliffe – 0420 923140 Research Officer Pat Davis. – President/Publicity Officer Ph 0402 022008 GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB - Perhaps it’s time to find out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. GRAFTON SENIORS BE FIT EXERCISE CLASSES - Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors. We meet at 10.30a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants. Further information can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 66447347 or 0416067315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477213017 GRAFTON VIEW CLUB meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the 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 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a mid-month social outing is held. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. Hope to see you there! CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY - SCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 PRINCE STREET, Grafton, NSW Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings, and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it! When did you last “drop in? All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka,Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst.Schaeffer House hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sun 1-4pm Admission Family of four $12.00 Adults $5.00 and children $2.00 We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefits in the Research Area.

HASTINGS POINT HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR - Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414794380 PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT - The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.

KINGSCLIFF KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB - Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club New players WELCOME Contact: GARY 0499869992

KYOGLE SAVE THE DATE - Kyogle Garden Club Inc will be holding their Annual Flower & Foliage Spectacular again this year on Friday 19th April 9am – 5pm & Saturday 20th April 8am – 2pm at St Brigid’s School Hall & Grounds. Entry Fee will be $3 & light refreshments will be available. There will be lots of plants on display & for sale along with lots of other garden related art & products. Phil Dudman from ABC Gardening will make a guest appearance on the Friday this year from 10.30am. On the Saturday there will be Guest Speakers & Demonstrations that are sure to be of interest to the keen gardener. There will be Raffles on the hour over the two days so chances are you will go home with something worthwhile to add to your garden. A variety of plant stalls with Cacti, succulents, bromeliads, natives, indoor plants, fresh flowers & many more will be available not to mention the Club Stall which will be packed with plants. Put

these dates on your calendar & come along. Lots to see & a great way to catch up with friends & share a cuppa & delicious homemade delight from St Brigid’s Canteen KYOGLE WRITERS GROUP - Kyogle Writers Group meets on the last Saturday of each month. and we welcome newcomers. We meet at the Roxy Lane back entrance to the Kyogle Memorial Institute (Supper Room). Our aim is to provide support and encouragement for those new to writing, as well as more experienced writers. We practice many genres of writing - poetry, memoir, and journaling to name a few. Morning tea at 9.30am is followed by our meeting from 10.00am till 12.00 pm. Throughout the year we have planned some wonderful writing workshops facilitated by local authors. The first workshop is on Saturday 27 January from 1 pm. For further information contact Vince on 0459 574179 or Susan on 0414 958245. LIFE WRITING WORKSHOP - A practical three-hour workshop in creative nonfiction This highly participatory workshop supports any creative nonfiction including local history, family history, memoir, autobiography, personal essay, travel, or feature article writing. WHEN: 1.00 - 4.00pm, Saturday 27 January Where: Laneway Community Space (aka ‘The Youthie’) 161 Summerland Way Kyogle COST: $30 – or whatever you can afford to pay. No questions asked. FORMAT: After introductions and an outline of the workshop I have people writing quickly. We start by starting, look at an engaging opening to a story and use a variety of writing techniques with the aim of turning facts into a compelling story. Writing exercises build on each other. Participants are invited to share their writing with the group, but there is no compulsion to do so. I provide guidance on giving feedback. I’m beginner friendly but seem to entertain more experienced writers. I think this is because of my approach, that participants learn from each other, not just from me. This is a writing workshop – bring whatever you want to write with. Numbers are limited – please register beforehand, phone: 0408 676 550. Please arrive in time to start at 1pm.This workshop is presented with support from Kyogle Together. 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.

February 11th commences at 11am ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR - Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.

LENNOX HEAD LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150. LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB - The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435. LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB - Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Ph: Sue Brennan 0409728814. LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB - New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD - Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004

LISMORE LISMORE THISTLES FOOTBALL CLUB 191 Military Rd East Lismore Sign-on and information days for 2024 season are Saturday 9am-11am 3/2,10/2 and 17/2 We will also be holding Gala/ come and try days for 6-8yo 9am-10.30am on these sign-on days We will be holding Gala/ come and try days for 9-12yo every Sunday 4pm-6pm from 11/2-31/3 Free for all who want to attend.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION - Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455.

CAROONA STAFF - Reunion Past and Presant For all Caroona workers All areas on Friday 9th Feb 12oclock start for 12.30 luncheon at Lismore Workers Sports Club Oliver Ave Goonellabah: Enq Jane 662 90211

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52 COMMUNITY NOTICES Ladies, it’s now ‘24 so open a new door for yourself and your community by joining the Lismore CWA Branch? You’ll discover fun, & friendship with a diverse group of ladies of varying ages just waiting to meet you. We meet once a month and share ideas & plans regarding our role in contributing to the wellbeing of women & children in our community. Whilst waiting on our beautiful rooms in Spinks Park to be restored after the 2022 flood damage, we meet at ‘Norma’s Kitchen’ at the Lismore Showgrounds for a 9:30am catch-up followed by our meeting at 10:00am. We also conduct weekly craft meetings providing fun & learning. Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you find the experience? For more information on the benefits of becoming a member of Lismore CWA Branch simply call our President HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. For Craft enquiries call VICKI BOYLE on 0437 465 642. In this very special Lismore CWA 100th Anniversary Year we so look forward to meeting you. LISMORE CROQUET CLUB inc - Become a NEW Member for information call Fay on 0412910487. 7th February 2024, Next monthly meeting – 11am for members, Molesworth Street Club House 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 contact Margaret Boxsell on 0427141425 LISMORE CITY BOWLING 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 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: Mr Bob Greig 0404860504 publicity officer Don Abrahams 0437576837 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 SPINNERS & WEAVERS - Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987 LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah). CO-DEPENDANTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA) Co-Dependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143 EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome EAST LISMORE SOCIAL TENNIS - Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome. MAINLY MUSIC - Fun, interactive, music sessions

for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/ caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200 PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS - Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings. ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING - Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095. ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC - East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934. ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE - Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435990919 SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy, and similar subjects. SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC. - Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information. Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Red Dove at Lismore Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601 ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS - INSIGHT (VIPASSANA) MEDITATION and practice: This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:008:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion. For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402682925 ZEN MEDITATION and practice The Zen meditation

group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher. For further details, please phone: 0427778837 Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.

MACLEAN MACLEAN VIEW CLUB - Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

MURWILLUMBAH 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

MULLUMBIMBY MULLUMBIMBY BRANCH OF CWA - We begin 2024 on February 14 with the usual monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms. New members are always welcome. President Sue and all the members wish all in the community a very happy Christmas. Info: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 66841 675. 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 FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL - Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.

TWEED HEADS POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035. TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB - Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the 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 Centre 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 VIEW - as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women (Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629.

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.Our next meeting is on Thursday 15th February, and our Guest Speaker will be Pip Cooper on how to navigate the Aged Care System. Visitors are welcome to attend. Ph Keith 66280393.

YAMBA YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB - Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE - The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s

Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886 The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-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. 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 ALL AREAS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org.au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help. BALLINA, WEDNESDAY, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Anglican Church Admin Building, 24 Burnet St (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) BANORA POINT, MONDAY, 6.30pm, Salvation Army, The Community Centre, cnr Woodlands and Leisure Drives BANGALOW, FRIDAY 2.00PM, via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011 CHINDERAH, SUNDAY 4.00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St GRAFTON, TUESDAY, 12.00 noon, CWA Rooms, Market Square, Duke St ILUKA, MONDAY 11.00am, Iluka CWA Hall, 2 Charles Street (behind Iluka Museum) LISMORE/GOONELLABAH, TUESDAY, 1.00pm, The Studio, 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) MURWILLUMBAH, WEDNESDAY, 1.00pm, Church of Christ, 18 William St, Murwillumbah TWEED HEADS, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, NSW TIME, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St) TWEED HEADS, ALATEEN, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 25, 2024!!!

54 SPORTS NEWS

!"##$%&'(#")%*+("#$,#%-'%./,-'"0 By Tim Howard A neat 100 runs from Lawrence batter Rowan Green has powered his team to a stunning outright win over Coutts Crossing in the revamped CRCA first grade competition at J J Lawrence Field, South Grafton. Green was only dismissed once for his “century”, scoring a dashing 73 coming in a number 8 for his team, which was tottering at 6/60 chasing Coutts’s first innings total of 164. Green was eventually dismissed with the scores level at 164, but Coutts ensured a first innings tie, knocking over number 11 Ben Shaw for a second ball duck. Green held his nerve as more wickets fell and his team’s chances looked shot at 8/77. But Dylan Harrison, 25no, dropped anchor and the pair whittled away Coutts’ first innings lead to nothing with an 87-run partnership. Coutts Crossing’s second innings was carnage, bowled out for 77 in 24.5 overs. A promising opening stand between Tim Tilse, 24 and Andrew McLachlan, 4, put on 33 and a handy 21 from Lewis all came to naught. Chris Townson, Ben Shaw and Nathan

Lawrence batter Rowan Green played a vital role in his team’s huge turnaround in their game against Coutts Crossing. His 73 in the first innings go Lawrence back into the game and 27 not out in the second innings helped secure outright points.

Anderson chipped away with early wickets, but with the score at 4/67, spinner Doug Harris put a full stop on the innings. The next four wickets fell for no runs, three of them to Harris, to turn the match on its head. Harris took the last wicket to fall, giving him the remarkable figures of 4/7 from 4.5 overs. Anderson also had a fine return with 3/16 from five overs. Green, who took the final catch of the game still had a role in the run chase for outright points. Lawrence began uncertainly with big hitting Mark Ensbey hitting a return catch to Tilse second ball with score on 1.

But skipper Nathan Ensbey was undeterred and launched a blistering assault on the Coutts attack. He was the only other wicket to fall for a 23-ball 39 with five boundaries. Green came in and kept the score ticking over at almost a run a ball to score 27no and give him “century” for the afternoon. Lawrence hit the winning runs in just the 11 over to secure and unlikely outright after a disastrous first day. At Lower Fisher Park, Grafton, Harwood wiped the floor with Souths/ Westlawn, bowling them out for 86 and 77 to pocket the outright

points. In their first attempt, Souths Westlawn were never in the hunt with opening bowler Duncan Fischer picking up for four of top six batters to have the impressive figures of 4/17 from 10 overs. In trouble at at 3/40, Souths/Westlawn plunged out of contention in the next new few overs losing four wickets for four runs. A late rally took them to 86, with the last wicket falling in the 30th over A 128-run lead handed Harwood the right to enforce the follow-on and put the Souths Westlawn batters under

pressure. They crumbled yet again, battling for 37 overs, but never really troubling the Harwood attack. Skipper Ben McMahon tore through the top order with 4/11 from 11.5 over and Corey Lewis was equally devastating, taking 4/12 from seven overs. The outright wins to the Harwood and Lawrence make them the dominant teams in the competition which was revamped over the Christmas break when Brothers announced it could not field a team in the premier league. Outright points were up for grabs in the third game of the round

between premiers GDSC Easts and Tucabia Copmanhurst. Tucabia were deep in trouble at 5/27 chasing Easts’ 9d/162 and lost their last five wickets for 21 to be bowled out for 48. The only two bowlers tried shared identical figures with Theodore Lobsey and Shannon Connor both taking 5/23 in the rout. Following on, Tucabia made a much better fist of its second innings. Opener Tim Bultitude was unbeaten on 64, Rohan Hackett batted solidly for 34 and Matt Pigg 27no, defied the Easts attack for 47 overs. Connor put in another 15 over spell to take 1/36 and five other bowlers were tried with only limited success. Despite the heavy loss Tucabia will be heartened that Hackett has returned to the bowling crease with his left-arm pace bowling, after a long injury break. He took 3/14 from eight overs to be the best of the Tucabia attack on day one. On Saturday round two of two-day games begin with Easts playing Souths Westlawn at J J Lawrence Field. Harwood hosts Coutts Crossing at Harwood Oval and Lawrence and Tucabia Copmanhurst clash at Ellem Oval.

!""#$%&'()*+'&*"',$+' 19.01.2024 MAHJONG RESULTS 1. Gladys D’Anna, 2. Janene Jarvis, 3. Penny Evans, 4. Jeanette Henwood, 5. Ramsay Roper, 6. Gail McDonagh, 7. Carol Meyer, Vanessa Reynolds, 9. June Greenaway, 10 Joy Lowien, 11. Pauline Bolte, 12. Pam Farrell, Yvonne Weddup, 14. Jan Henley, Lorna Simpson, 16. Shirley Coleman, 17. Jan Small, 18. Barbara Ellan, 19. Pauline Kearney, 20. Ronda Taylor, 21. Sally Lowry, 22. Caro Lawless, 23. Val Heinritz, 25. Ann Hewitt, 26. Rosemary Russell, 27. Lisa Wong, 28. Cindy Smith,

Susan Scott, 30. Kathy Pickles, 31. Jane Fenech. CASINO RSM WOMENS BOWLS C. Haynes - Queen of the Green for 2023 On Wednesday 17th January the ladies returned to bowls from their Xmas break. It was good to catch up with everybody. The results for Wednesday 17/1 was: The winners for the day were: B. Carter, D. Skinner & M. Hellyar def B. Dobson, J. Carthew & I. Watson The other rink winners were: C. Haynes, D. Grice & K. Jonsson def T. Maxwell, J. Matthews & H. Lavelle

C. Doyle & J. Cooke def M. Jordan & R. Skirrey In February we will play the fours Club championships, so ladies there is still to get a team together for this event. CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 21-01-2024 The winner on Sunday was Darren Rea with a net score of 23 from Steve Dulfer with 25. 3rd, Phillip Piccoli 28. The putting trophy was won by W.Jackson with 16 putts and F.Bruni took out the players draw. Nearest to pins: 8th & 15th, G.Skennar. 9th & 14th, D.Hampson. 10th, P.Piccoli.

12th, R.Ruttley, 13th, C.Hatfield. 16th, D.Rea.17th, S.Dulfer.18th T.Hook. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Century Batteries Lismore will be a single stableford on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am. CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS RICOCHET CROQUET: P.Waters N.Barnes 13 d C.Edlund R.Chapman 9 R.Poynting 9 d D.Scott J.Bate 8 W.Gilmore P.Scott 11 d M.Russell P.Bolte 9 J.Hannigan A.Mangan 8 d N.Poynting M.Field

7 Australian Under 21 Golf Croquet Singles : Addison Matthews 1st, Ethan Gumbrell 2nd, James Wombrell 3rd, Tim Wright 4th, Jamie Fleming 5th, Peter Crook 6th, Daniel McLean 7th, Micah Hamilton 8th, Michael McLean 9th. Division 3 NSW Golf Croquet Singles & Doubles Championships to be played at Ballina, Cherry Street, Byron Bay, Lismore July 9th /13th, 2024. Handicap 9 plus. Entries Open soon. All new members very welcome, Contact Club Captain Raymond Chapman. Association, Ricochet, Golf, Gateball.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS 53 Golfers played an 18-hole two-person ambrose, winners J Weaver S Reddell, 2nd T Wood J Lassig, chicken/ball winners L Clark E Reddell D Vagne B Micheal, S McDonough A Ganter, B McDonald L Bonner, R Webber I Welch, T Patch R Black. Nearest pins 3rd/12th S Ormond 6th/15th T Woods. This Thursday will be an 18-hole single stableford commencing with a shot gun start at 8.00am followed by our monthly barbque. AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING

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!"##$%&'()!"%%*!'&"%+),)+$--".'&%/) ("$'0)'0."$/0).$/1()2*3/$* Tweed Seagulls RLFC, in conjunction with REDinc, the NSW Police Force and the NRL, is thrilled to announce the launch of a School Holiday Program in Lismore. Taking place at Jim Roder Oval Lismore on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 9 am to 12 pm, this collaborative effort aims to benefit approximately 30 children aged 8-14. The initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of Tweed Seagulls to help uplift and support communities in the Northern Rivers region. Shaun Davison, renowned for his contributions to game development with Tweed Seagulls and Northern Rivers Titans in the Northern Rivers, will lead the School Holiday Program. Assisting him

is John Hutchinson, a respected figure in Rugby League with extensive experience working with prominent clubs such as Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, plus several years at the NRL. NRL Game Development officers will also be there to assist on the day, along with Tweed Seagulls and Northern Rivers Titans representative players. “We are excited to collaborate with REDinc and the NSW Police Force to bring this School Holiday Program to the children of Lismore. It provides a unique experience, combining skill-based activities, team-building exercises, and invaluable mentorship and mental health discussions,”

Tweed Seagulls player Jaime Chapman. Jaime also plays NRLW for the Titans, as well as represents NSW and Australia

expressed Shaun Davison. Eximm, a key partner dedicated to supporting Indigenous and Community Programs on the Northern Rivers of NSW, with Tweed Heads Seagulls, has also extended support for the program. Their contribution underscores the collective effort to foster positive change and development within

the community. The School Holiday Program is designed not only to enhance rugby league skills but also to incorporate essential team-building activities while promoting positive mentorship and mental health initiatives. John Hutchinson, co-developer of the program, conveyed his enthusiasm, stating, “We believe in the power of

rugby league to instil valuable life skills and create a positive impact on the overall well-being of young individuals. This program aligns perfectly with our vision for community development through rugby league.” Tweed Seagulls RLFC remain dedicated to the Northern Rivers region, and this School Holiday Program is a testament to their commitment to the growth and support of these vital communities. REDinc, a not-forprofit organisation serving the Northern Rivers community for over three decades, provides diverse disability services and operates the In School Support Program. This initiative focuses on enhancing the social and emotional well-being of

local primary schoolaged children and young people in Lismore. A crucial aspect of this collaboration is the Shape Up Program, in tandem with NSW Police Youth Officers and Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers. This program guides children and young individuals to build positive relationships through mentorship, encouraging positive engagement in family, education, and community. The partnership with Tweed Seagulls aims to expand the Shape Up Program, offering children more opportunities to experience the positive impact of rugby league, fostering mentorship and a sense of belonging to the community to support social and emotional well-being.

+3%'&%)&+)%3'&"%32)!03#-&"% In what was his last night as a Junior Sedan competitor, Lismore driver Jaiden Santin claimed the division’s ultimate prize – the 2024 Ian Boettcher Race Parts sponsored National Junior Sedan Championship on January 20, 2024. Racing at the Grafton Speedway was hot both on and off the track all weekend, but in the end, Santin’s class shone through, after he outlasted the other seventy competitors to take the Australia #1. With the final round of heat races providing plenty of surprises and even more shuffles in the overall points after some of the overnight leaders dropped back through the pack, the feature events were also hotly contested, Pary Das winning the C Main and Jake Fisher and Jackson Gordon each winning a B Main. Despite the shuffle in overall points, the pole sitter would remain as overnight leader Jayden Hancock, while Santin did enough to qualify for the twenty-five lap final from position two. Twenty-two cars

contested the feature event, Hancock and Santin hitting the line perfectly to get the race underway. Cars went three wide but it was Hancock who grabbed the lead as the battle behind got even more intense. With three laps complete the first yellow flag of the race came out, after B Main 2 winner Jackson Gordon hit the wall heavily in turn one. Hancock got the best of the re-start as the race went back under green flag conditions, but Santin stuck right to his bumper. The leading duo pulled away from third place Leaman while fourth placed Indi Butcher was now coming under pressure from fellow overnight points leader Emilie Williams. As Santin pulled along the outside of Hancock, Williams did the same to Butcher, Williams able to make the pass while Santin was not. Santin then glued himself to the back bumper of Hancock as Leaman now began to close the gap. Lap ten saw Santin duck to the inside coming out of three but

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again Hancock was able to hold off the charge. Two laps later Santin drew alongside Hancock and this time he was able to hold it, crossing the line just 0.011 seconds ahead of Hancock. With just over half of the race completed, it was now Santin leading Hancock, Leaman, Williams and Brock Stubbs who had raced his way into the top five. Santin began to stretch his legs from here, nearly two seconds ahead with five laps remaining and a pile of lapped cars coming up fast. The heavy lapped traffic began to play a part as Santin began to look for a way through, but the yellows came on as Brodie Hollyman

came to a stop against the turn three wall, setting up a restart with six laps remaining. Santin shot away like a bullet from a gun, Hancock and Leaman still in pursuit, but unable to match the pace of Santin who again took advantage of the clean air ahead of him. With one to go he was 1.665 seconds ahead, the top four spread out while positions five to seventeen were bunched up in what was shaping up to be an epic finish for the minors. Back up front, though, it was all Santin, who crossed the line 1.434 seconds ahead of Hancock and Leaman while Williams and Stubbs would round out

the top five in a race that saw seventeen of the twenty-two starters complete the race, all on the lead lap All results at this stage are still subject to final confirmation with further checks pending. On behalf of the SSA, congratulations to all Junior drivers and their families for the efforts across the weekend, as well as to the Grafton Speedway for hosting what was a great event. RESULT : 1. N51 Jaiden Santin, 2. Q2 Jayden Hancock, 3. W70 Jake Leaman, 4. T25 Emilie Williams,

5. N86 Brock Stubbs, 6. T77 Nate Garwood, 7. Q19 Jackson Kunny, 8. Q29 AJ Macdonald, 9. N36 Indi Butcher, 10. V47 River Paterson, 11. V10 Breanna Simpson, 12. W12 Jake Fisher, 13. V77 Will Fallon, 14. Q55 Sophie Santin, 15. T5 Bevan Davis, 16. W10 Mitch Binning, 17. V23 Tamika Simpson. DNF: V25 Cruz Farrell (20), Q12 Brodie Hollyman (19), W5 Jesse Hamon (14), W08 Tyler Scott (7), N97 Jackson Gordon (3). Total Time: No Time. Winning Margin: 1.434. Fastest Lap: 16.925 N51 Jaiden Santin.

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