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Tweed Shire Council bucked tradition and held their 2024 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, last week - the day before Australia Day. Council decided to change the date last

year, after Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles announced an update to the Australian citizenship ceremonies code. Councils are now allowed to host ceremonies on any of the three days before

or after January 26. Mayor Chris Cherry said hosting Tweed’s Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony a day before the public holiday allowed invited guests to attend last Thursday’s event and then spend Australia Day with their family and friends.

It also saved council with costs by not having to pay staff overtime for working on a public holiday. Tweed Councillor Nola Firth said that it was a win, win situation to have the awards and citizenship ceremony on a different day. “While I personally

Councils now have more control over what they do for Australia Day

believe Australia Day should be on another day than the one where Captain Arthur Phillip arrived and took possession of what was in fact Indigenous land, the timing of the citizenship ceremony, of which there are many during the year, was not intended to create controversy,”

Ms Firth said. Ms Firth said community members could still celebrate Australia Day as they wished on January 26, but it also allowed the award ceremonies to be held on a day which wasn’t so contentious to some people. Meanwhile, Byron Shire Council, did

not host any Australia Day celebrations or ceremonies this year. Mayor Michael Lyon said council held the opinion quite broadly that there should be a different day to celebrate Australians, which is more inclusive. “I think the way things are going, more

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the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture. Arakwal Bundjalung people of Byron, the Sisters of Reconciliation and the Cavanbah Reconciliation Group

invited community members to the 20th annual Cavanbah (Byron Bay) Survival Day event at Main Beach, Byron Bay. Thousands attended the event, which included

Bundjalung and Djugun musicians and speakers who discussed the history of the British Invasion and colonisation of Bundjalung people. Ballina Shire Council had no changes to its annual Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony with both celebrations held last Friday at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. The shire’s ceremony started with a Welcome to Country by Bundjalung elder Aunty Julia Paden, followed by a special citizenship ceremony and the much-anticipated Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.

Celebrating Excellence: Ballina Shire’s 2024 Australia Day Award Winners The community united to pay tribute to our local heroes, extend a warm welcome to new Australian citizens, and celebrate the essence of living in the picturesque Ballina Shire. Hosted at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre by the Ballina Shire Council, the official Australia Day ceremony was a vibrant affair. It commenced with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by Aunty Julia Paden, followed by captivating performances by the Ballina Players and the Lennox Beach Line Dancers. The ceremony also featured a touching citizenship induction and the eagerly awaited announcement of the Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards. Among the 40 nominations across various categories, Rex and Di Farrell, 2023’s Citizens of the Year, proudly revealed the 2024 Citizen of the Year. Mayor Sharon Cadwallader, alongside the esteemed Master of Ceremonies Sandra Jackson from 101.9 Paradise FM,

had the privilege of presenting the awards. Here are the deserving recipients and nominees: Citizen Of The Year: Joel Taylor Joel Taylor, a Lennox local from birth, has left an indelible mark not just in the realm of surfing but beyond. Despite a spinal cord injury at 21, Joel’s passion for the ocean persisted, leading him to embrace parasurfing. Within a year of his return to the water, Joel clinched the Australian Para Surfing Title and emerged triumphant as the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Champion in the Men’s Prone 1 Division. His personal triumphs inspire many, while his establishment of Unite Clothing in 2004 and active support for bodyboarding associations underscore his commitment to community and the ocean. Young Citizen Of The Year: Lucy Trease As the 2023 School Captain of Alstonville High, Lucy Trease epitomizes leadership and

service. Alongside her academic pursuits, Lucy co-manages a sourdough bakery with her brothers, extending a helping hand to flood victims in 2022. An avid volunteer and mentor, Lucy dedicates her time to coaching soccer, supporting debating teams, and engaging in school sports, exemplifying exceptional dedication and community spirit. Senior Citizen Of The Year (Joint Winners) Dr. Colin MacDonald Dr. MacDonald’s illustrious medical career spanning the Royal Australian Navy and Ballina District Hospital reflects his unwavering commitment to healthcare. His advocacy for staff and patients alike, coupled with extensive community involvement,

illustrates a profound dedication to service. Yvonne Scarrabellotti For over three decades, Yvonne Scarrabellotti has been a beacon of leadership and service, notably through her instrumental role in the Country Women’s Association and various community initiatives. Her tireless efforts in aiding during natural disasters and supporting numerous local organizations exemplify her enduring commitment to community welfare. Volunteer Of The Year (Joint Winners) Ivan Leahy Ivan Leahy’s humanitarian efforts, both locally and internationally, highlight his unwavering dedication to aiding those in need. From chairing the Ballina Hope Haven Women’s Refuge

to founding Kenya Health, Ivan’s compassion knows no bounds. Ken Delany Ken Delany’s steadfast commitment to Ballina Marine Rescue for over 15 years showcases his exemplary leadership and dedication to community safety. His invaluable contributions as a trainer, fundraiser, and community liaison underscore his pivotal role in safeguarding the Ballina waters. Community Event Of The Year (Joint Winners) Purple Friday (Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond and Cherry Street Sports) DV Walk (Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond) These collaborative initiatives against Domestic & Family Violence, spearheaded by the Rotary Club, underscore the power of community action in addressing significant social issues. Sporting Achievement Award: Lennox Beach Line Dancing Lennox Beach Line Dancing’s journey

from a small school club to international acclaim symbolizes dedication, talent, and community connection, redefining perceptions of line dancing. Arts/Cultural Award: Ballina Players Ballina Players’ longstanding contribution to the arts scene, characterized by exceptional productions and community engagement, enriches the cultural fabric of the Ballina Shire. Environmental Award: The Wildlife Twins – Bridget and Sophie Thompson Bridget and Sophie Thompson’s fervent commitment to wildlife conservation and education underscores the importance of environmental stewardship in the Northern Rivers region. As part of the ceremony, we welcomed 17 new Australian citizens from diverse backgrounds. To learn more about the award winners and nominees, visit Ballina Shire Council’s website: ballina.nsw.gov.au/ AustraliaDay.

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Inspiring leader joins her dad as award winner By Tim Howard It’s been a case of like father, like daughter for the 2024 Clarence Valley Citizen of the Year, Aneika Kapeen. Aneika, who picked up the award at a ceremony in Yamba on Friday, joins her father and 2003 Citizen of the Year Trevor Kapeen on the list of winners. She said she had been a reluctant participant in the award as the idea of seeking personal recognition had nothing to do with her role. “Everything I do here is for mob and community,” she said. “It was a big pill to swallow to put myself out there.” The clincher for the practical CEO was the prospect that the title could help her gain grants for the projects her organisation ran. “Everyone told me if I had Citizen of the Year on a grant application, it had a much bigger chance of success,” she said. “That’s what convinced me finally, that it would help my mob and community get some of programs it needs to help

people.” Aneika said Mudyala came about while she was working for her father at the Nungera Aboriginal Co-operative. She said in that time she became aware of people with ideas to start programs that did not involve housing, which is Nungera’s focus. “While I was there I started working with these people and eventually split off from Nungera,” she said. Aneika said Mudyala has deliberately keep itself a lean, home-based operation. “We all work from home and don’t have any office frontage. “It keeps us more present in the community and aware of feedback on the projects we run.” Aneika and the three other winners, received their awards at the annual presentation ceremony at the Yamba Bowlo Sports and Leisure on January 25. In addition to Aneika’s award, the Young Citizen of the Year went to Aidan Really for his fundraising for cancer support. Aidan lost his father

to the disease and his response to raise money to cover the costs of families with a member fighting the disease has been outstanding. The 2024 Local Hero award went to Happy Paws Haven founder Sally Rogers for her work encouraging responsible pet ownership. And last but not least the 2024 Community Achievement Award went to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Support Group. Since 2012 the group has raised more than $134,000 to help find the vital helicopter rescue service through high teas and other events in the community. The Clarence Valley Council run even attracted a total of 37 nominations across the four categories for this year’s awards,. Prior to the awards, 17 new Australian citizens were naturalised in a ceremony hosted by event ambassador, Cr Debrah Novak. Mayor Peter Johnstone was joined by NSW Member for Clarence Richie Williamson to

welcome the new citizens and present the awards. Deputy Mayor Jeff Smith, Cr Karen Toms, Cr Allison Whaites, Cr Steve Pickering, Cr Greg Clancy and Clarence Valley Council general manager Laura Black were among the other dignitaries present on the day. Other nominees were: Allan Woods, Claire Aman, Justin James, Kaitlyn-Maree Robertson, Mark Blackadder, Philip Hirst, Rex Green, Sally Anne Rogers, Sue Boyle, Tom Lavery, Vicki Marsh, Zak Masters. 2024 Young Citizen of the Year - Aidan Really Aidan developed a passion for fundraising for cancer patients two years ago after losing his father to cancer. From his personal experience, he understands the cost incurred by patients for treatment regularly, visiting oncology sites, and travelling out of the district for pet scans and radiation treatment. All money raised is distributed by the nurses in the oncology ward in the way of petrol, gift or

food vouchers which has gone on to assist dozens of patients going through treatment. Other nominees were Kaitlyn-Maree Robertson, Madeleine Schroder, Scott Wright, and Tom Lavery. 2024 Local Hero - Sally Anne Rogers Sally welcomes school kids, college students, NDIS, people who are interested in a career with companion animals and the wider community, to learn about the importance of responsible pet ownership. Sally continues to build a pathway for the future based on the needs of the animals and the community, continually upgrading skills and resources, so new programs can be put in place. Other nominees: Carolyn WilliamsO’Shea, Holly Weston, Janet Johnston, John Pullinger, Lloyd Fernance, Ursula Tunks. 2024 Community Achievement - Westpac Rescue Helicopter Support Group - Grafton Volunteer Support Group The Westpac Rescue

Helicopter Service - Grafton Volunteer Support Group has been hosting events and raising funds for the helicopter service since 2012. In that time the support group has raised over $134,000 through an annual Helicopter High Tea, Barefoot Bowls Days and Bunnings Barbecues. As well as this, the group has assisted other organisations raising funds for the Rescue Helicopter such as the Grafton Sporting Car Club. The group comprises around 15 active members. Some of the Support Group members have been volunteering for the Helicopter Service for 26 years and most have volunteered for over 10 years. Other nominees were: Grafton City Juniors, Gurehlgam Corporation, Happy Paws Haven Inc, ICOPE, Lions Club of Maclean, Maclean Food Bank, Maclean Food Hub, Southampton RFB, Surf Camp Downunder, Team Aidan, Warm Touch.

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MP backs “Stop the Fill” petition By Tim Howard

L to R: Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Mayor Robert Mustow, with Winners of RVC Australia Day awards 2024

Richmond Valley Council proudly honoured seven outstanding individuals during its Australia Day festivities at the Casino Drill Hall Precinct today. Each year, as part of the Australian of the Year Awards, our nation celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of Australians. These inspiring individuals not only motivate us through their accomplishments but also encourage us to play our part in shaping a better Australia, and indeed, a better Richmond Valley. The commendable efforts of these awardees in excelling in sports, volunteering, leadership, education, and community inspiration deserve recognition. All nominations underwent thorough evaluation by an Australia Day selection panel comprised of five esteemed members of the Richmond Valley community. Today, Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Clarence Richie Williamson had the

honour of presenting the awards. Citizen Of The Year: Lillian Colless Lillian embodies an unwavering community spirit and boundless energy, inspiring all those around her. With decades of dedicated volunteerism, Lillian is a cornerstone of the Richmond Valley. Whether she’s embarking on a daily 20-kilometer bike ride or devoting herself to the Evans Head Living Museum, which she helped establish, her commitment to strengthening community ties is evident. Shaped by a life spent predominantly at sea, Lillian’s ethos of mutual care and support resonates in all her endeavours. Her leadership and ingenuity have enriched countless lives in our community, notably through her meticulous curation of museum exhibits and her coordination of significant events like the 70th Anniversary WW2 RAAF celebrations in 2009, which brought together thousands of people from near and far.

The other deserving recipients include: • Young Citizen Of The Year: Abbie Yourell • Volunteer Of The Year: Maree Donaldson • Young Volunteer of the Year: Elaina Underhill • Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony McAteer • Young Sportsperson of the Year: Elle Hannigan • Local Hero Award: Isabelle Miller To learn more about each winner, click on their photo in the album. Richmond Valley Council takes immense pride in acknowledging the invaluable contributions of these awardees and all our nominees. Additionally, we welcomed nine new Australian citizens to the Richmond Valley as part of the ceremony. The Drill Hall Precinct buzzed with activity, offering live entertainment, markets, and delicious food. Despite the heat, a vibrant crowd gathered to celebrate the day’s festivities.

Yamba residents urging regulators to change laws that allow developers to pile fill into housing sites on local flood plains, have received backing from a NSW Parliamentarian. Greens MP Sue Higginson has gone into bat for residents who have petitioned the government to have planning laws altered to better control developments at 52-54 Miles Street and 120 Carrs Drive Yamba The Yamba Community Action Group’s petition said both developments create problems for nearby residents. Yamba CAN secretary Lynne Cairns said the NSW planning system needs to urgently change to prohibit ongoing filling of all floodplains up and down the East Coast of NSW. “The current approved developments on the Yamba floodplain resulted in water diversion into existing residents’ properties and homes in February/ March 2022,” she said. “Yamba’s stormwater drainage system requires thorough investigation and upgrading as it was unable to cope, causing flooding.” Yamba CAN said the Clarence Valley Council’s Flood Model 2022 and Proposed Interim Flood Planning Levels required scrutiny. Ms Cairns said there were concerns about its the adequacy of measures it proposed to achieve the safe occupation and, when required, an effective emergency plan for the efficient evacuation of

Greens MP Sue Higginson said planning laws need to change to halt development on flood plains.

all residents to ensure there is no risk to life. Ms Higginson said the petition raised legitimate concerns. “This is gutsy and urgent community organising,” Ms Higginson said. “Tearing down bushland and filling and burying complex wetland ecosystems is criminal in the face of the catastrophic impacts of climate change. “The community is rightly concerned that developers are taking advantage of our broken planning laws so that they can make a profit.” Ms HIgginson said the continued approval of these developments flies in the face of recent history in the area. “To make matters worse this is development for housing, it is incomprehensible that after the floods we have been through in the Northern Rivers we could even contemplate putting more people in homes on these extremely low lying floodplains,” she said. “It is dangerous and will have harmful impacts on people, property and the natural environment.”

Ms Cairns said possibility of dredging Oyster Channel, on outskirts of Yamba to obtain the fill was also concerning. “This is of great concern, potentially adversely impacting aquatic species and aquatic vegetation and can disrupt riverbed habitats, food and shelter for marine life,” Ms Cairns said. “Yamba CAN Inc requests that if the applicants intend making application to dredge Oyster Channel to fill each of these developments that these documents are provided to council to be assessed and also be provided on exhibition to the community prior to approval of these developments.” Ms Higginson, said the planning system needed to change to ensure community and environmental requirements were recognised. “Our planning system is currently not fit for purpose and it is putting developers’ profits above local communities, their safety and our fragile coastal environments,” she said. “We need to have a scientific, long term and strategic approach to land use on floodplains and at the moment in Yamba it is the community leading this charge calling to rezone this land for community recreation and biodiversity conservation. “We now need the Minns Government to take the reins and stop these dangerous developments.”

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Tweed citizens recognised at Australia Day Awards Ceremony

The Tweed’s Citizen of the year is Kingscliff resident Julie Lowe (centre). She is pictured here with other Tweed Australia Day Award recipients, including (clockwise from top left): Heather McLelland, Tomas Bowie, Chinderah Community Hub, Kate McKenzie, Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts, Shepherd’s Purse Theatre Company, Brendan Moore, Centaur Primary School netball team and Damien Delgado.

By Sarah Waters A number of community members were recognised at the Tweed Shire’s official Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre and Auditorium last Thursday. The 2023 awards are given out to recipients based on their achievements from last year. Tweed Shire Council’s acting general manager Naomi Searle was the MC for the awards which saw community members honoured in six categories, other than Citizen of the Year

which went to Kingscliff resident Julie Lowe. Joining the presentation was Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot, State Member for Tweed Geoff Provest, Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry, Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis and councillors Rhiannon Brinsmead, Reece Byrnes, Nola Firth, James Owen and Warren Polglase. Last year’s Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year Joan Henderson also joined in the ceremony as this year’s Australia Day Ambassador for the Tweed. The 2023 winners were: • Arts and

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Culture award: Murwilllumbah Festival of Performing Arts. Community Event of the Year: Shepherd’s Purse Theatre Company for their production of Shakespeare in Love. Senior Ambassador inaugural award winner: Recently retired therapist and published author on trauma therapy, Heather McLelland. Sporting Achievement Individual category: Professional tennis player Brendon Moore

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Sporting Achievement Individual category: Bowls Australia Jackaroos Para Squad member Damien Delgado. Sporting Achievement Individual category: Honourable Mention of Liam Gregoraci Sporting Achievement Group category: Centaur Primary School Netball team Sporting Achievement Group category: Murwillumbah Rowing Club Volunteer of the Year - Individual

category: Cofounder of Fingal Head Coastcare Kate McKenzie Volunteer of the Year - Individual category: Honourable Mention went to Kalindi Godden Volunteer of the Year - Group category: Chinderah Community Hub Volunteer of the Year - Group category: Honourable Mention to Support for New Mums Young Achiever in Community Service: Tomas Bowie Young Achiever in

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Community Service: Honourable mention went to seven-yearold Chilli Mae Powell. The Northern Rivers Times will profile the winners of each of the categories in the weeks to come. A Citizenship Ceremony Hosted by Mayor Chris Cherry followed the awards ceremony. The citizenship ceremony saw 31 residents from 13 countries across all continents become the Tweed’s newest Australians.

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Time for a closer look at supermarket pricing Janelle Saffin MP , Member for Lismore It is clearly time for an investigation into what’s happening with supermarket prices, and I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of an ACCC inquiry into retail pricing and allegations of price gouging. We have all seen the price of the weekly grocery shop going up at the same time as the big supermarket chains are reporting massive profits. (In the 2023 financial year, Woolworths reported a total net profit after tax of $1.72 billion, and Coles profit was $1.1 billion.) I’ve had a lot of local farmers ask me what’s going on. They want to know why the prices they are getting for produce have dropped so much, but supermarket prices haven’t come down. While supermarket pricing and competition is a Federal Government matter, I am raising it

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here because it affects all of us. The Federal Government had already announced an inquiry into the effectiveness of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct which is a voluntary code supposed to improve how supermarkets deal with suppliers. But the latest announcement of a pricing inquiry by consumer watchdog, the ACCC is the most powerful action yet. This is something that farmers wanted to see because it can force supermarkets to reveal their farmgate prices and contracts. The inquiry will include an investigation into the competitiveness

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The Ballina Shire Council is in the process of crafting a Draft Master Plan for a section of Hampton Park Reserve and is eager to gather insights from the local community. Situated at the heart of Ballina on the intersection of Moon and Burnet Streets, Hampton Park Reserve falls under the management of the Council as the Crown Land Manager for a specific area. Presently, the reserve features tennis courts, an associated sports building, amenities block, and vehicle access to the rear of Cherry Street Bowling Club. It also serves as a community open space, featuring notable fig trees. The plan aims to ensure Hampton Park Reserve remains a hub for tennis facilities. Following the Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan, there’s a possibility of incorporating additional croquet lawns, and the planning process will consider the inclusion of pickleball courts. The master planning initiative seeks to optimize this

section of Hampton Park Reserve for sustained sports and recreational activities. While there is currently no earmarked funding for implementation, the finalized Hampton Park Reserve Master Plan will become a vital guide for the reserve’s management framework. It will support forthcoming investments, planning strategies, and the execution of enhancement projects. The community is invited to contribute to the future vision of Hampton Park Reserve by participating in an online survey until Thursday, February 29, 2024. The brief survey seeks input on current reserve usage, desired improvements, and preferences for sporting activities and facilities to be included in the future Master Plan. For more details and to share your insights, please visit www. yoursayballina.com.au/ hampton-park-reservemaster-plan. Join us in shaping the future of Hampton Park Reserve for the benefit of our community.

Embrace Naturality in Your Green Bin As of January 25, 2024, Byron Shire residents are urged to be mindful of the contents they dispose of in their green wheelie bins due to recent changes in NSW waste management regulations. The focus is on adopting a “nude and natural” approach, emphasizing the exclusion of certain items from the green bin. Sarah Child, a member of the Council’s Resource Recovery team, highlighted the importance of adhering to the updated guidelines. The key principle is to refrain from including packaging, paper, teabags,

or various products like coffee cups, wooden cutlery, or bamboo containers in the green bin. Ms. Child clarified that aside from Australian Certified compostable caddy liners and sheets of newspaper used for lining food scraps bins, no synthetic materials should be disposed of in the green bin. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has instigated these changes to address the prevalence of disposable items claiming compostability but containing potentially harmful chemicals. “The green bins are

designed to convert waste into natural compost,” Ms. Child emphasized. Therefore, only food and garden waste should be deposited in the green bins. The call to “go nude and natural” is not just an environmental consideration but aligns with health concerns associated with harmful substances. Residents seeking more information on the modified green bin regulations can visit the “Changes to What Goes in Your Green Bin” section on the Council’s website.

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FROM DREAMER TO HEALER: ALLEGRA’S INSPIRING JOURNEY Allegra Faery is an inspiring counselling student who has triumphed over life’s challenges to live her dream in the Northern Rivers, where she now has a husband, four children and one grandchild. Allegra shared her journey from working at her husband’s business to now studying the Bachelor of Counselling and making life-long friends at the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) in Byron Bay. Moving up from Melbourne, Allegra has called the Northern Rivers home for more than 15 years, finding love and building a family in the region. “It took me 10 years to move here, but I never gave up on that dream,” Allegra reflected. “It has been a beautiful journey as I never thought I’d live in the Northern Rivers and find love - I now tell people to never give up

on their dreams!” Allegra’s dedication to her family serves as a foundation for her compassionate nature. She believes that her genuine empathy makes her a trustworthy confidante. “Being a mum and now a grandmother are the most important things in the whole world to me, and I think people can sense I’m a compassionate person and will listen to those who wish to share their stories with me.” The path to counselling wasn’t always clear for Allegra. Before studying at ACAP, she worked as an office manager at her husband’s business and conducted children’s workshops on ethical and sustainable farming. However, a persistent calling to help others led her to pursue counselling. “After finishing high school, I had enrolled to study social work, but after taking on some

advice from my school counsellor, I ended up studying naturopathy, which I didn’t end up finishing,” she said. “I’d always wanted to help people, and that’s when I came across an ad on Facebook that said ACAP had a campus in Byron, so I gave them a call, and soon enough I enrolled in the Diploma of Counselling Skills. I enjoyed it so much; I’m set to complete the Bachelor of Counselling

next year!” Her experience at ACAP has been transformative, developing not only professional skills but also growing meaningful relationships with her peers. “I have built the most beautiful friendships - I am super close with [my peers], and we like to catch up socially,” Allegra shared. “The lecturers are really approachable, and I enjoy the personal anecdotes they share.”

Allegra’s personal experiences have shaped her into the caring and empathetic person she is today, and she acknowledges the role of counselling in helping her navigate through challenging times. “As a child I experienced a lot of alcohol and substance abuse, and at that age you just try to disconnect yourself and survive,” she said. “And with the father of my children I

was in a situation that wasn’t serving me or my two little girls, so I spent many years getting counselling advice to help me through. “Mental health is just as important as our physical well-being, and there is even more awareness around it than ever before. There will always be a need for quality counsellors.” ACAP CEO, George Garrop, commented on the value of counsellors in society and commended Allegra on her dedication. “Counsellors play a vital role in our communities, supporting people through challenging times, and providing them with the tools to navigate life,” Mr Garrop said. “Allegra embodies the spirit of ACAP compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a positive impact. I look forward to seeing her future career as a counsellor blossom.”

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. “The NRJO is committed to creating a healthier and safer environment for both our wildlife and companion animals,” Ms Cadwallader said. “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.”

Lock up your cats By Tim Howard The Clarence Valley has joined an alliance determined to limit domestic cats from slaughtering local wildlife. Clarence Valley Council, a member of the Northern Regional Joint Organisation, has backed its request for law changes to restrict roaming domestic cats. The NRJO chair Sharon Cadwallader advocated efforts to address the detrimental impact of roaming domestic cats on wildlife. A recent study estimated a third of Australian households have one or more pet cats (Biodiversity Council 2023). The study found that from a national total of 5.3 million domestic cats, 3.7 million were not contained and had the freedom to hunt native wildlife in residential areas and surrounding bushland.

The Biodiversity Council study revealed roaming pet cats in Australia killed approximately 546 million animals per year. Ms Cadwallader said council programs and by-laws could contribute towards the reduction of these numbers. The NRJO therefore proposes a number of reforms and initiatives which would achieve the effective control of roaming pet cats. These included: 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 identification and

registration processes into a single, userfriendly system managed by Service NSW. This system should be easily accessible through selfservice functions within the Service NSW app. 4. Mandatory Desexing Laws: The NRJO recommends transitioning to mandatory desexing laws, aligning with successful approaches in Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, and Victoria. 5. State-wide

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A recent attempt by someone to open the mouth of Tallow Creek at Suffolk Park has prompted Byron Shire Council and NSW Government authorities to remind people that this is illegal. Last week, staff from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) found someone had dug a trench from the mouth of Tallow Creek to the ocean. Tallow Creek is an ICOLL, an intermittently closed and open lake or lagoon. Depending on the build-up of sand at the mouth of the creek and rainfall, it opens periodically to the ocean. Because it is a highly sensitive marine environment and cultural site, there are strict rules and regulations about the management of the entrance to Tallow Creek, with input required from Council, NPWS, the NSW Marine Parks Authority and the

Arakwal Corporation. Chloe Dowsett, Council’s Coast and Biodiversity Coordinator, said interference with the ICOLL, such as a digging trench, is a fineable offence of up to $110,000. “A sudden release of water out of an ICOLL into the ocean can cause fish kills, and longlasting impacts on the marine environment,” Ms Dowsett said. “Council’s preference, and that of the NPWS and other agencies, is to allow Mother Nature to do her job in relation to Tallow Creek, and in the rare instances that we do take action we consider many factors including predicted rainfall to minimise the chance of a fish kill,” she said. There are two ICOLLs in the Byron Shire, Tallow Creek and Belongil Creek, and Council is currently reviewing its Entrance Opening Strategies.

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On January 25, the Glen Innes Severn community marked a significant milestone as Glen Innes Severn Council officially revealed three major projects funded through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Federal representatives, including The Honourable Barnaby Joyce MP, Member for New England, joined Council Mayor Rob Banham and the community in commemorating these transformative initiatives. The Honourable Barnaby Joyce emphasized the importance of these projects, citing their significance in supporting communities during emergencies. He acknowledged the broad spectrum of recovery and resilience projects funded by the grants, ranging from social and community well-being to initiatives supporting local employment, small businesses, and infrastructure. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Rob Banham expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts that led to the realization of these projects, emphasizing their collective achievement. He extended appreciation to the Australian Government and all contributors for their role in making these projects a reality. Youth and Sporting Precinct Upgrades and Connectivity: Upgraded Skate Park and New Sporting Precinct Shared Pathways • Total funding: $738,523 • The existing skate park was

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Pinkett War Memorial Hall and Reserve Resilience Upgrades • Total funding: $72,691 • Project deliverables include increased critical water storage, replacement of old wooden fencing with steel for safety during emergencies, and installation of Reverse Cycle Split Systems for climate control. Rural Address Signage • Total funding: $592,376 (in partnership with GLENRAC) • The project aims to supply and install rural address signage for up to 2,700 eligible rural properties, facilitating quick location by emergency services during critical event periods. Expected completion by March 31, 2024. These projects are integral to the ongoing recovery and resilience efforts, with a focus on community well-being, safety, and infrastructure enhancement.

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Tweed Shire 2024 Citizen of the Year – dedicated firefighter and disability support worker Julie Lowe Communities often thrive because of the dedication of a few to improve the lives of others. Kingscliff resident Julie Lowe is one of those people who has continuously put others before herself for most of her working life. Her 17 years of service as a firefighter and 10 years of work as a disability support worker was recognised last Thursday when she was announced the Tweed Shire 2024 Citizen of the Year. Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry presented her with the Shire’s top honour at its Australia Day awards ceremony, held at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre and Auditorium. Ms Lowe said it was an honour and very humbling to be named citizen of the year. “I’ve got a lot of gratitude for whoever nominated me,” she said.

“I put a lot of work and time into both jobs and it’s just amazing to be chosen. “But it’s not just for me, it’s for the people I support.” An innate desire to help people during some of their toughest moments, motivated Ms Lowe to become a firefighter. Originally, she started her firefighting career in Toronto, Lake Macquarie, before joining Kingscliff Fire Brigade 10 years ago as a part-time firie. The Tweed Shire has kept Ms Lowe busy during the past 10 years. She has been first on the scene of numerous incidents, including car crashes, house fires and hazmat spills. One particular incident still stands out to her. “Cudgen Leagues Club fire, which happened four years ago, was the biggest incident I’ve attended,” she said. “We were the first to arrive - there was a fire in the front foyer and

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The Tweed’s Citizen of the year is Kingscliff resident Julie Lowe

by the time we got there it had already spread upstairs.” The fire took four hours to contain, with firefighters spending six hours on site after the blaze destroyed the complex. The other unforgettable incident was the 2022 floods, which Ms Lowe described as surreal. “Kingscliff fire station worked beside the only two paramedics to attend 000 calls for medical

help for nearly two days. “But the thing that will stay with me forever is how many members of our community came together to risk their own lives to rescue those in flood waters or help them once they were on dry land and even for weeks if not months to come.” Ms Lowe’s firefighting colleagues described her as a leader and problem solver who is exceptionally courageous, and a

Despite rising interest

Across the Lismore

rates at December 2023,

rates and other economic

Local Government Area,

compared with June

closer to pre-February

pressures, businesses are

spending increased by

2023:

2022 levels with local

returning to the CBD.

a total of 3.89%, with

• Keen Street occupancy

businesses experiencing

Now, more so than ever,

visitor spending increasing

rate – 81.1% (up from

an increase in customer

it’s important to shop

12.75%.

74.5%)

spending, according to

local,” he said.

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• Molesworth Street

“I would like to thank

Christmas, Council

occupancy rate – 74% (up

our local businesses for

organised numerous

from 73.6)

CBD Audit in the days

re-investing in our city and

events to encourage

• Conway Street

leading up to Christmas

community.”

locals and tourists to do

occupancy rate – 72.1% (up from 69.2%)

two reports. A Lismore City Council

found 73.4% of all inner

In another positive sign

their Christmas shopping

CBD premises are now

of the Lismore’s recovery,

in the CBD, including

• Carrington Street

occupied. This is an

an independent analysis of

two Lismore Delights

occupancy rate – 73.1%

increase from 70.1%

credit card expenditure in

weekends and the popular

(up from 69.3%)

when the audit was last

the DBD during December

Carols in the Heart, which

• Magellan Street

conducted in late June.

found a 6 per cent increase

was obviously successful,”

occupancy rate – 76.3%

The occupancy rate of

in total spending compared

Mayor Krieg said.

(up from 62.7%)

CBD shopfronts jumped

with a year ago, this

An estimated 3800

• Woodlark Street

7.3% from June to 68.8%,

includes a 22% increase in

people Carols in the Heart

occupancy rate – 60.7%

while upstairs rates fell

dining and entertainment.

and 1500 visited Santa’s

(up from 60.2%)

1.2% over the same

Significantly, the report

Wonderland to meet

This is the fourth

period due to CBD office

found spending by visitors

Santa, with more than 600

Lismore CBD Audit

renovations as the city

to our city jumped 13%,

youngsters claiming prizes

following the 2022 natural

renews.

compared with December

in the popular cheeky Elf

disaster, with previous

2022.

Hunt.

audits undertaken in June

Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said the strong

“These reports show not

The Lismore CBD Audit

and January 2023 and

result showed business

only is Lismore open for

covers central portions

August 2022, and February

confidence was returning

business, but importantly

of Keen, Molesworth,

2022 (immediately prior to

to the CBD following

locals and tourists are

Woodlark, Conway,

the February disaster). The

the worst natural disaster

returning to the CBD to

Magellan and Carrington

same area of the Lismore

in Australia’s recorded

support our businesses and

Streets.

CBD has been audited by

history.

economy,” Mayor Krieg

Below are the street-

Council staff each year

said.

by-street occupation

since 2017.

“This is great news.

compassionate person driven by duty. Last year, she was promoted to Deputy Captain of the Kingscliff Fire Station. It’s a role she has also juggled with the disability support service she started four years ago, called Full Circle Support. The service offers people with a disability a wide range of programs, including fitness classes, bike riding, photography, cooking, art classes, work ready courses and even excursions to music festivals. All the programs are designed to support participants to achieve their goals, increase their independence and be a part of the local community, Ms Lowe said. “When NDIS started, I thought I could do more for people with a disability and focus on their dreams and goals. “I started out with two clients, now we’ve got 22 on our books and six support workers.” Ms Lowe uses the money she earns as a disability support worker to rent a cottage in Kingscliff which is the base that Full Circle Support operates from. It provides a safe space where differently abled community members learn practical skills, including gardening, cooking and how to do their own laundry. “As costly as it sometimes is, the participants have a safe space to be,” she said. “You see them with their support workers at shopping malls, but

they don’t have a place to go to (outside of their home). “At Full Circle Support they have that space and can find out about the different activities we offer. “It’s definitely helped them with their independence - they’ve learnt cooking, gardening and how to hang out washing. “They go home with these skills and their parents are so grateful. “We can also take them to many different activities – even festivals, things their parents might not be able to take them to.” Two of the participants, who attend Full Circle, have gone on to gain employment and four others are doing courses at Kingscliff Tafe. Ms Lowe receives no government funding for Full Circle Support or the programs it offers. Recently she saved up her own money to purchase an 11-seater bus, with a wheelchair hoist, to transport the growing number of participants to different activities and excursions. Her goal is to continue to help people with a disability, live life like everyone else does. “I want to keep focusing on getting them employment, so they can be part of the community and give them that confidence and understanding of how to get into the workforce,” she said. “I’d also like to introduce more music programs, we have a client who is autistic and blind, but he can play any song you want him to. “We have a girl Jess with down syndrome, but she plays the drums so well - they certainly have a lot of talent.” Ms Lowe describes the Kingscliff and the wider Tweed community as ‘fantastic’ with a really close network of many great people, doing great things. If you would like to learn more about Full Circle Support or think you can help in anyway, please contact Julie Lowe at: www. fullcirclesupport.com.au

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Improving safety on the Summerland Way SAFER and smoother journeys are on the way for motorists using the Summerland Way between Kyogle and Dairy Flat, with improvement work about to start on a 1.1kilometre section of road. State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the NSW Government was providing $1.05 million in funding for the upgrade work through its Saving Lives on Country Roads Program. “We’re investing in

road safety upgrades to improve journeys, reduce the risk of crashes and most importantly, save lives,” Ms Saffin said. “The safety of motorists is our top priority, which is why we are committed to improving our road network.” Ms Saffin said Transport for NSW would carry out the project, which involves improving the road formation along a section of Summerland Way about three kilometres south of Dairy Flat.

“Work will also include widening and sealing the road shoulder and the installation of safety barriers,” Ms Saffin said. To reduce impact on the area, an existing stockpile about three kilometres from the work site near the intersection with Hilderbrands Road at Dairy Flat will be used. Construction is scheduled to start on Monday 29 January and expected to be completed in six weeks, weather and site conditions permitting. Working hours are from

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16 GLEN NEWSINNES SHOW FEATURE

Glen Innes Show 9th & 10th of February 2024

The Greatest Show in Town! The Glen Innes Show is conducted over three days and is jam-packed with excitement and entertainment for all age groups and interests. It is highly regarded as one of, if not, the best Agricultural Shows in New South Wales outside of the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Glen Innes show also hosts the regional Showjumping

and Camp draft competitions every year. The Glen Innes Show is one of the best examples of that uniquely Australian institution – the Agricultural Show. It proudly celebrated its sesquicentennial (150 years) in 2018 and welcomes everyone to join them in 2024 to continue celebrating the tradition that is. Originally run by

the P&A Association, the Glen Innes Show has brought the community together since its inception in 1869. A blend of the best the country has to offer, with arts and craft, fairground rides, the latest in tractors, first class showjumping, an unrivalled cattle pavilion display, poultry, sheep, even sports shearing as well as a demolition derby, mechanical

pavilion and trade expo. Wind-down at the popular show bar, or enjoy a steak sandwich at the barbecue. Perhaps rest your feet at the historical tea-room and savour the oldfashioned meals and a fresh pot of tea, or just find a shady spot under the glorious avenue of trees lining the grounds and watch the world pass by. Glen Innes hosts

the amazing Glen Innes Show every year and it’s one not to miss. There will be a full schedule of events including sections from Livestock to Folk Art. There are several special attractions planned for the night time ring schedule with a massive fireworks display each evening. There will be a non-stop ring program over the first two days featuring

plenty of livestock exhibits and horse events including topclass Showjumping. The highlight of Friday evening will be the Highlands Country Rodeo followed by live music. The Saturday is the official opening at 6pm following the grand parade. The show culminates with a Camp draft, Pet Show and many other fabulous events on Sunday.

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

‘ASK A ‘SIMPLE’ QUESTION… but BEWARE’ ‘Mum, do you buy my treats from that nice ‘Woolys’ shop? It’s just that I heard that ‘cos the ‘Woolys’ shop didn’t have any cheapie Australia Day stuff imported from China on sale this year some people are very cross; some EVEN boycotting ‘Woolys’. Mum, HOW will you get my treats from there if there are protesters blocking the entry and maybe calling you bad names?’ Hmmm. The old woman just stared at me, with a look that would chill a penguin. (it’s ‘Leemo Cat here in ‘discussion’ with ‘Mum Jane’). She slowly put her book aside and quite contrary to normal, spoke to me calmly. ‘Leems, I quite frankly truly believe we have more than adequate stuff being imported from China for sale in Australia right now. ‘Wooly’s’ made an astute business decision not to stock things that don’t sell which I believe is very wise on their part.’ I went to speak & she put her hand up & told me to be quiet as she wasn’t finished. Eeek! ‘Leems, China also has a day similar to ‘Australia’ Day. It is on October 1st. and started in 1949, to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Festivities include fireworks and concerts in the capital Beijing, with the focus on Tiananmen Square.’ (And don’t ask about Tiananmen Square on 15/4/1989 Gottit?) ‘Leems, I confess I am no expert on China, but I am NOT aware of Australia exporting stuff in the ‘celebratory’

National Day themed goods TO China labelled ‘Made in Australia.’ Kinda like stuffed Pandas, Chairman Mao Memorabilia, Chinese Knots, Chopsticks, Chicken-ChowMein, Spring Rolls, Cloisonné artefacts & so on. And yet, bloody hell, WE import all sorts of Australia Day themed stuff from China like stuffed Koalas, Kangaroos, Kookaburras, Thongs, Boomerangs, Flags, T-Shirts, Hats? Next thing I know my CWA BRANCH will be importing Lamingtons & Scones for the 100th Anniversary of the CWA in Lismore in Nov. If this comes to pass, I shall certainly protest. WELL, c’mon Leems, you smartypants cat; explain this conundrum.’ OMG! Crikey! I’ve had quite enough of this. ‘MUM, you are nothing more than an vexatious old woman; I ask a simple question regarding whether you buy my treats from ‘Woolys’, but, as usual, you’ve turned an amiable chat, this time about my ‘food’ sources, into something contentious (you’re talking to yourself ‘cos I’ve turned a deaf ear to your blather) bordering on Trade Agreements between Australia & China. Get off your stupid soap-box and answer my question; DO you buy treats for me from ‘Woolys’ and where will you get them if you can’t go in there ‘cos of protesters? Well? She rolled her eyes & glared, tempting me to bite the hurty bit of her ankle. ‘Leemo, your special diet Vet Recommended treats come from various sources at great expense to myself. What I’m trying to get across to you is that we should buy as much as we can of goods MADE IN AUSTRALIA, not imported stuff. And YEP, I will continue to shop at ‘Woolys’ & take a big stick with me to smack people who antagonize me. So, are you satisfied you treat obsessed cat, yet again thinking only about yourself.’ Oh thank the Lord, my feline friend ‘Treasure’ just texted and invited me on a picnic. Nitey, Leemo,

Continued Fire Ant Treatment in Murwillumbah Post-Wet Season Due to recent heavy rainfall affecting the treatment of fire ants in and around Murwillumbah, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) and NSW DPI have announced a temporary pause in their treatment activities. The program is set to resume once the ground conditions improve. The Tweed incident, separate from the recent discovery of fire ants in Wardell, south of Ballina, is receiving special attention. The NFAEP’s engagement team, which has garnered positive feedback and interest from Murwillumbah residents and business owners, aims to resume treatment after the wet conditions subside. Despite having engaged with over 1,200 individuals in the area and receiving more than 500 calls about suspected fire ants, none of the reports have been confirmed as fire ants. The only confirmed detection in the Tweed region remains at the South Murwillumbah industrial estate, identified in late November 2023.

The next phase of the emergency response in South Murwillumbah involves treating and inspecting properties within the 500 m to 5 km section of the designated Movement Control Area. Ensuring the thorough examination and treatment of all properties in this zone, visible fire ants or not, is crucial to safeguarding residents and businesses from the potential harm caused by these invasive pests. Landowner Consent:

The NFAEP emphasizes the importance of written consent from landowners to access their properties for treatment. The team has been actively seeking consent through door-knocking efforts. Treatment can only proceed with the explicit written consent of the property owner. Mayor of Tweed Shire, Chris Cherry, urges landowners and tenants within the 5 km zone in Murwillumbah to promptly sign the online consent form,

The fire ant treatment consists of small corn grit pieces saturated in soybean oil and includes a mild concentration of an insect growth regulator. Treatment can only proceed with the written consent of property owners.

emphasizing the collective responsibility to protect the community and local businesses. How to Provide Consent: 1. Visit fireants.org. au/south-murwillumbahfire-ant-detection. 2. Review information on the safe chemical used for treatment. 3. Complete the online consent form at ants.daf.qld.gov.au/tableof-contents/propertyinformation-form/ Once consent is granted, residents are urged to inform the NFAEP of any access restrictions and potential hazards on their property before the treatment team’s visit. This includes details about locked gates, pets, and property access issues. Mayor Cherry emphasizes the shared responsibility of keeping the area fire ant-free and urges residents to report any suspicious ants or nests online at fireants. org.au or by calling 13 25 23. For additional information, including movement controls, refer to the NSW DPI website at dpi.nsw.gov. au/fire-ants.

COP THIS! NEW WOMEN IN UNIFORM LAY DOWN THE LAW IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY Two new senior police officers have arrived in the region and deserve the warmest of Clarence Valley welcomes, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has said. “Superintendent Joanne Schultz took over from Superintendent Steve Clarke last year

as Commander of the Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command, and by all accounts has hit the ground running,” Mr Williamson said. “NSW Police have also allocated a second inspector for our area, joining Inspector Richard Garrels. Inspector Sally Scott has just started and

is tasked with looking after the lower river part of the Clarence Valley.” Mr Williamson said that the promotion of women to senior roles in the NSW Police Force made the community stronger, fairer and safer. “This has been a welcome and growing trend since the

Richie Williamson welcomes the Clarence’s new top cops Superintendent Joanne Schultz and Inspector Sally Scott

appointment of the first ever Commissioner of the NSW Police Force, Karen Webb APM, under the previous Liberal and Nationals Government,” Mr Williamson said. “The days of NSW cops being a boys club are fortunately long gone, and I really encourage girls and women from the Richmond and Clarence Valleys to look into a rewarding career with one of the world’s largest police forces. “Head on over to www.police.nsw.gov. au/recruitment. You may be pleasantly surprised,” Mr Williamson concluded.

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$12K GRANTS TO GROW RICHMOND AND CLARENCE VALLEY HEALTH WORKFORCE Richmond and Clarence Valley healthcare students should consider applying for new grants of up to $12,000 to support them with their tertiary studies, according to Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson. “The Tertiary Health Study Subsidies program will support 12,000

students and is all about helping young people into tertiary healthcare education and increasing the NSW Health workforce” Mr Williamson said. “The Nationals have secured dedicated regional NSW grants for nursing, medicine and paramedicine.”

Applications are also open for those studying other healthcare degrees at NSW universities state-wide including psychology, dentistry, pharmacy, radiography, Aboriginal health and more. For university students who have already commenced their studies,

applications for a one-off payment of $8,000 after acceptance of employment within NSW Health are available. Mr Williamson said that as part of the program, applicants must make a five-year commitment to working within the NSW public health system. “This is the beginning

of the academic year and I want to see as many possible students from the Richmond and Clarence Valleys apply for this support,” Mr Williamson said. “Students from regional and rural communities often face financial barriers with the associated costs of

studying away from home. This initiative goes a long way towards levelling the playing field”. Program eligibility requirements and application information is available by searching the NSW Health web site, www.health.nsw. gov.au

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20 NEWS Mistakes we make… by Nigel Dawe

UT of all the loaded topics in life, one of the most loaded is the topic of mistakes. Where we go wrong, not necessarily because of our intents or endeavours, but because of factors out of our control; fluctuations in the market, the weather – whatever, we can be on the receiving end of the non-ideal, through no fault of our own. In the same token, not all mistakes are negative or show stopping by any means, they can often lead to insights and breakthroughs that wouldn’t occur otherwise. As the celebrated architect and author Norton Juster once said, “You must never feel badly about making mistakes ... as long as you take the trouble to learn from them. For you often learn more by being wrong for the right reasons than you do by being right for the wrong reasons.” Mistakes can be the golden archways that lead to realms of realised change that were anything but apparent. Some of history’s most innocent mishaps have led to things that have altered the way we live our lives. One classic example includes the humble microwave, which came about after a scientist was tinkering away in his lab, and the candy bar in his pocket melted as a result of what he was doing. He thus quickly created a patent for his ‘metal cooking box’ in 1945, and the rest is history. Similarly, chewing gum, of all things, came about in the late 1800s when an inventor failed to turn a particular substance into rubber,

instead it became the ideal dried goo for chomping on. Matches are another example of something that arose by mistake when a chemist in 1826 accidentally scrapped a stick coated in chemicals which then ignited – giving rise to ‘friction lights’, as they were originally known. Where mistakes become somewhat more sinister though, is when hindsight provides the clarity we so often lack, albeit overlook in advance. One such point of concern for me is how accepting we are of characters that promise so much in times of desperation and need. The parallels between a particular little foul-moustached Austrian, and a certain orange-hued American, cringe me to the core, and remind me of Alice Walker’s timeless pearl, “When the axe came into the forest the trees said the handle is one of us.” Relatedly, the word ‘mistake’ is thought to have originated from the Old Norse term – ‘mistaka’, which means ‘to take in error, or to miscarry’. Another theory suggests that it is literally a combination of the words ‘miss’ and ‘take’; thus, it is anything that proves incorrect in terms of the options we reach out for at any point in time. It is the nature of existence that we will make mistakes, but we should all endeavour to learn from the actual mistakes we make. As Carl Jung once noted, “Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a person does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he or she knows what it is not.”

Female leadership key to community ‘saving itself’ in unprecedented trauma

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As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers’ flooding looms, new research (link live 23 Jan) has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed. With a goal of exploring the health and welfare impacts of trauma on populations, social work researchers from the University of Newcastle have revealed the communitybased response was spontaneous yet hugely sophisticated in its mobilisation. Unexpected findings show responsive leadership was predominantly undertaken by women. Comprising data from interviews with members of the Northern Rivers community nine to 12 months post-event, the new report collates the experiences of a community continuing to face the impact of the unprecedented disaster and presents recommendations for improved future preparedness.

Lead author and social worker, Associate Professor Wendy Foote, said the findings were an important representation of a region still grieving. “We know from the 2022 NSW Floods Inquiry that there was a gross failure of preparedness and negligence in the support offered to the Northern Rivers region,” Associate Professor Foote said. “As we approach two years since the devastating events, it’s imperative we continue to advocate for better policies and procedures to prevent the same failures ever happening again. “The huge gap left by the government’s inability to respond to the event was instinctively filled by female community members who mobilised as the region rallied to ‘save itself’. “This included key coordination on social media through Resilience Lismore; harnessing Indigenous approaches to trauma and healing via services such as the

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Healing Hub; and the provision of resources through locations such as the Koori Mail hub – all led by women.” Proposing seven key recommendations for policy makers, along with three recommendations for those working in support roles, the report emphasises the safety needs of vulnerable populations. An expert in responses to disasters and climate change, co-author Professor Margaret Alston OAM said that historical understanding of trauma events was often gendered. “Historically, women bear the burden of labour and the health impacts of disasters,” Professor Alston said. “That’s not to diminish the efforts of men in these circumstances but can be due to the nurturing or support roles women often take on in response to trauma. “In this case, the workload imbalance, threats to self and property and trauma impacts were very gendered. Women

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Casino saleyards back in action with Outcross at the helm Cattle sales are set to resume at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange (NRLX) after seven months of uncertainty, with the new operator, Outcross Agri-Services, launching its five-year tenure next Friday (2 February). Casino-district livestock agents have welcomed the appointment, which brings NRLX into the Outcross Agri-Services fold alongside key selling centres including Roma, Blackall, Dubbo, Forbes, Yass, Moss Vale, Mortlake, Hamilton, Yea, Naracoorte and Mt Gambier. Andrew Summerville, Casino Auctioneers Association Incorporated (CAAI) president said negotiations with Outcross Agri-Services were professional, and the company’s deep understanding of the

livestock industry helped all parties reach an agreement promptly. “This is a well-timed outcome as many producers sell lines of calves in the first six months of the year, and it will allow feature sales to progress as normal,” Mr Summerville said. “The CAAI is looking forward to the future and thanks everyone for their support over the last seven months.” Richmond Valley Council acting general manager, Angela Jones said Outcross AgriServices’ experience and expertise were exactly what Council was looking for to ensure NRLX continued to grow and prosper and retain its reputation as the leading saleyard facility in northern NSW. Ms Jones said Council had a vision for the

Tom Newsome, Outcross Agri-Services managing director is the new operator of NRLX at Casino.

facility to become a modern saleyards for the benefit of all stakeholders and ratepayers, which

met industry standards for safety, animal welfare and environmental management and

continued to achieve top returns for vendors and quality cattle for buyers. She said having Outcross Agri-Services on board to guide NRLX’s next phase was a win-win for all stakeholders. “NRLX is the largest cattle selling centre in the Northern Rivers and is a huge contributor to the local economy,” Ms Jones said. “Benefits flow to local growers by having a facility close to their operations, stock and station agents who use the yards to run their businesses, transport operators who move stock and purchase fuel, locals who work there, and the businesses who support the NRLX operations and its users. “Council is confident the team at Outcross Agri-Services will

continue the NRLX’s growth as the premier saleyards for NSW.” Tom Newsome, Outcross Agri-Services managing director said the company was pleased to be involved in rebooting NRLX and shoring up the centre’s future as a premier livestock selling centre. “Casino is an important location, drawing cattle in significant numbers and buyers from all major processors to compete on a throughput of up to 130,000 head per year,” Mr Newsome said. “Outcross is looking forward to operating NRLX. It’s a fantastic facility, one of best in the nation, and we believe we can operate efficiently to the benefit of vendors and buyers.”

NSW Environment Protection Authority statement: 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 cleanup 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 clean-up 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. Weddin Shire Council • One grant worth

$72 500. • In Weddin Shire Council flood damaged security cameras will be replaced and fencing and locks installed at two waste facilities to prevent illegal dumping. Quotes from the NSW Environment Protection Authority Director Arminda Ryan: “Communities have experienced tough times in the past couple of years and it is pleasing to be able to move to this next stage of clean-up efforts.” “Unfortunately, during the troubling flood periods some waste was left behind or not disposed of correctly and this is an excellent opportunity to safely remove remaining waste, some of which is hazardous.” “The EPA’s Illegal

Dumping and Flood Waste Program provides councils with grants to help clean-up this illegally dumped waste and put in place measures to try and prevent future dumping.” Tweed: “The grants to Tweed Shire Council will help provide the community with greater

access to recreational areas and also have great benefit for the local environment.” Weddin: “The grant to Weddin Shire Council for security cameras and fencing will help reduce Illegal dumping which can be damaging to the environment, health and the local community.”

A Great day out fishing Jake Mitchell Doody 15 years old from Darwin who loves fishing. Visiting his grandparents in Casino he decided to have a little fish in their dam using a mussel and caught himself a little EEL had a photo taken, then placed the eel back in the water doing the right thing.

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Australians say January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’, (68.5%) and say the date of Australia Day should stay on January 26 (58.5%) A special Roy Morgan SMS Poll on Australia Day, January 26, shows more than two-thirds of Australians (68.5%) now say the date should stay as ‘Australia Day’ – up 4.5% from a year ago. Only 31.5% (down 4.5%) say January 26 should be called ‘Invasion Day’. Australians are more evenly split on keeping Australia Day on January 26 with 58.5% saying the date of Australia Day should stay the same while just over two-fifths, 41.5%, say the date should be moved – according to a special Roy Morgan SMS Poll conducted with an Australia-wide cross-section of 1,111 Australians aged 18+ from Wednesday January 17 – Friday January 19, 2024. People surveyed were told “On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip landed at Sydney Cove,” and asked “In your opinion should January 26 be known as Australia Day or Invasion Day?” and “Do you think the date of Australia Day should be moved?” Over three-quarters of men favour ‘Australia Day’ on January 26; Women are more evenly split A large majority of men favour January 26 staying as ‘Australia Day’ rather than ‘Invasion Day’ by a margin of over 3:1 (76.5% cf. 23.5%) a significant change from a year ago (69% cf. 31%). In contrast, Australia’s women are more evenly split with a majority of 61.5% (up 3.5% points from a year ago) in favour of January 26 being known as ‘Australia Day’ compared to 38.5% (down 3.5% points) saying it should be known as ‘Invasion Day. In contrast, a large majority of men (67.5%) say the date of Australia Day ‘should not be moved’ and only 32.5% say the date ‘should be moved’. A razor-thin

majority of women (50.5%) say the date of Australia Day ‘should be moved’ whereas 49.5% oppose moving the date. Australians of all ages say January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’ Although young people are less likely than their older counterparts to support January 26 staying as ‘Australia Day’, and keeping the date, a majority of Australians of all ages say January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’. Support for saying January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’ by age: • 18-34: 56% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 44% ‘Invasion Day’; • 35-49: 63.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 36.5% ‘Invasion Day’; • 50-64: 78.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 21.5% ‘Invasion Day’; • 65+: 82.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 17.5% ‘Invasion Day’. A majority of Australians under 50 say the date of Australia Day ‘should be moved’: • 18-34: 51% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 49% ‘Move the date’; • 35-49: 52.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 47.5%

‘Move the date’; • 50-64: 63.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 36.5% ‘Move the date’; • 65+: 70% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 30% ‘Move the date’. Opinions about ‘Australia Day’ divide along political lines: L-NP voters favour ‘Australia Day’, ALP voters are split down the middle and Greens strongly favour ‘Invasion Day’ A large majority of L-NP supporters 90% (up 16% points from a year ago) favour January 26 being known as ‘Australia Day’ compared to only 10% (down 16% points) who say it should be known as ‘Invasion Day’. ALP supporters are split down the middle on the issue with 50% (down 13% points from a year ago) who favour January 26 being known as ‘Australia Day’ compared to 50% (up 13% points) who say it should be known as ‘Invasion Day’. In contrast, an increasing majority of Greens supporters are in favour of January 26 being known as ‘Invasion Day’ 89.5% (up 26.5% points from a year ago) rather than

‘Australia Day’ 10.5% (down 26.5% points). L-NP supporters don’t want to ‘move the date’ while large majorities of ALP & Greens supporters do Only 18.5% of L-NP supporters want to ‘move the date’ of Australia Day while large majorities of ALP supporters (61%) and Greens supporters (94%) want to ‘move the date’ of Australia Day. Should the date of Australia Day ‘be moved’ by party support: • L-NP supporters: 81.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 18.5% ‘Move the date’; • ALP supporters: 39% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 61% ‘Move the date’; • Greens supporters: 6% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 94% ‘Move the date’; • Independent supporters: 44% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 56% ‘Move the date’; • Other party supporters: 76.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 23.5% ‘Move the date’. People in Country Areas far more likely than those in the Capital Cities to say January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’ rather than

‘Invasion Day’ A large majority of 79.5% (up 8.5% points from a year ago) of Australians living in Country Areas say January 26 should stay as ‘Australia Day’ compared to 63% (up 4% points) living in Capital Cities. Clear majorities of Australians in all six States say January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’ with the largest proportion in favour living in Tasmania (76%), New South Wales (72%) and Western Australia (71%). The tightest result is in Victoria with 63.5% saying January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’. Support for saying January 26 should be known as ‘Australia Day’ State and Region: • Capital Cities: 63% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 37% ‘Invasion Day’; • Country Areas: 79.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 20.5% ‘Invasion Day’; • New South Wales: 72% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 28% ‘Invasion Day’; • Victoria: 63.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 36.5% ‘Invasion Day’; • Queensland: 70% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 30% ‘Invasion Day’;

• Western Australia: 71% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 29% ‘Invasion Day’; • South Australia: 64.5% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 35.5% ‘Invasion Day’; • Tasmania: 76% ‘Australia Day’ cf. 24% ‘Invasion Day’. People in Country Areas don’t want to ‘move the date’, those in Capital Cities are more evenly split A large majority of Australians living in Country Areas (68%) say the date of Australia Day ‘should not be moved’ compared to 53.5% of those living in Capital Cities that say the date ‘should not be moved’. People in most Australian States say no to ‘moving the date’ but a slim majority of West Australians are in favour of ‘moving the date’. Should the date of Australia Day ‘be moved’ by State & Region: • Capital Cities: 53.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 46.5% ‘Move the date’; • Country Areas: 68% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 32% ‘Move the date’; • New South Wales: 60% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 40% ‘Move the date’; • Victoria: 60% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 40% ‘Move the date’; • Queensland: 64% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 36% ‘Move the date’; • Western Australia: 49.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 50.5% ‘Move the date’; • South Australia: 51.5% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 48.5% ‘Move the date’; • Tasmania: 52% ‘Don’t move the date’ cf. 48% ‘Move the date. This special Roy Morgan Snap SMS survey was conducted with an Australia-wide cross-section of 1,111 Australians aged 18+ from Wednesday January 17 – Friday January 19, 2024. Of those surveyed 5% (up 1%) of respondents suggested neither or something else for the day.

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LISMORE OFF THE RAILS BY GLENN WEIR LISMORE SALEYARDS CATTLE MARKET REPORT 26TH JANUARY 2024 1,650 cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Wednesday. The yarding consisted of 40 bulls, 45 bullocks, 480 cows and 1,085 weaners. Prices for most classes were on a par with last week, some a little dearer. Bulls sold from $2 to $2.68 per kg. Col Martin’s Charolais topping the day at $2,320.

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WARWICK MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 3/11/2023 Market numbers remained consistent throughout the week as we had a big build up to some tumultuous fires in the region as well as our main supply areas. The few vendors engulfed in the fires and also engulfed in helping to fight the fires and their results need our full support and thanks for their efforts. Cattle and Lamb markets were firm to a shade dearer for the better fresher types and slightly weaker for the Mutton as well as any stock not up in condition. Vealer steers av 202.5c/kg topping at 256.2c/kg or $514.33 to $686.34 Vealer heifers av 169.2c/kg topping at 258.2c/kg or $425.32 to $963.90 Feeder steers av 196.2c/kg topping at 232.2c/kg or $794.35 to $1210.17 Feder heifers av 164.7c/kg topping at 218.2c/kg or $561.17 to $1091.00 Yearling steers av 190c/kg topping at 239.2c/kg or $576.12 to $1000.65 Yearling heifers av 181c/kg topping at 382.2c/kg or $554.02 to $1724.68 Steers av 190.6c/kg topping at 230c/kg or $1067.51 to $1644.24 Heifers av 186.7c/kg topping at 244.2c/kg or $862.17 to

Heavy cows from $2.40 to $2.69 per kg. Medium cows ranged from $2.10 to $2.69. Weaner steers sold to good competition. The Larsson Partnership’s line of 11 Charolais cross steers sold for a premium, $4.98 per kg for returns of $1,193. Most of the good quality steers sold from $3.70 to $4.00 per kg. A lot of the weaners are carrying good weight at the moment. There were 200 weighing between 280 and 330kg. Steers in this category averaged $3.52 per kg and heifers $2.98 per kg. Good lines of lightweight weaner heifers either side of 200kg sold from $2.90 to $3.44 per kg. NEXT SALES

field of buyers were in attendance all competing strongly. Bullocks cracked the 300c/kg mark to top at 305.2c/kg. Fat Cows constantly made from 245-255c/kg to top at 263.2c/kg. A big run of Bulls also sold 20-30c/ kg dearer. Although young cattle were limited in numbers quality was good. The best of the steers sold to 432.2c/kg and their sisters reached 326.2c/ kg. UPCOMING SALES

Wednesday 31/1/24 - meatworks sale of bulls, cows, bullocks, vealers and weaners from 7.30am Saturday 3/2/24 - Beef Breeder Sale A/C Hannigan family in conjunction with George and Fuhrmann Wednesday 7/2/24 - meatworks sale of bulls, cows, bullocks, vealers and weaners from 7.30am at Casino Saleyards Wednesday 31/1/24 - meatworks sale of bulls, cows, bullocks, vealers and weaners from 7.30am

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$1746.03 Manufacturing steers av 133.4c/kg topping at 134.2c/kg or $502.57 to $617.32 Cows av 158.9c/kg topping at 198c/kg or $858.10 to $1511.25 Bulls av 185.1c/kg topping at 213.2c/kg or $1025.68 to $2046.72 Sheep and Lamb numbers were consistent with last sale and saw the market firm for the better fresher types and also the heavy end of the Hogget and Mutton types. Lambs topped at $115 to av $67.81 ($3up) Hoggets topped at $63 to av $31.21($Even) Ewes topped at $32 to av $13.92 ($4down) Wethers topped at $50 to av $3436 ($24 up) Rams topped at $50 to av $11.92 ($Even) Lamb Rams topped at $70 to av $24.23 ($14up) Sale yarding of 1840 head av $52.23 a rise of $8/head week on week.

market for the better lambs with finish and freshness was stronger than last week. The mutton market was down on last week with the mainly ewe portion copping the main downturn. The yarding was at an 80/20 % for lambs to mutton. The lambs were mainly older finished types with a few lighter fresh lambs. The hogget market had a fair % of older unfinished stock. Widgeegoera Past Co sold a run of 1st x lambs with a third wool 53.3kg to Thomas Foods for $92, 49.3kg to Thomas Foods for $84, 49.5 and 48.5kg to Eversons for $70, 46.8kg to Warwick Meats for $55 Ennismore Farming Co sold Merino lambs 56.6kg to Thomas Foods for $90, Xbred lambs 59.2kg to Thomas Foods for $95 Sunnymount Farming sold Dorper lambs 48.5kg to restockers for $104 Robert Deans sold Dorper x lambs 45.3kg to Jock Young Meats for $98 Michael Longhurst sold 47.5kg Dorper x lambs to Restockers for $100 and Uniplaza Meats for $91, 46kg hoggets to Eversons for $36, 52.5kg to Eversons for $50 James Coupe sold Aussie White lambs 52.5kg to Eversons for $74, 50kg to Jock Young Meats for $95 MC Dougall Family sold Dorper x lambs 55.4kg to Eversons for $100, 49kg to Grants Quality Meats for $104 Andrew Clark Dickson sold Dorper x lambs 50kg to Jock Young Meats for $109 Hurley & Weiss sold Dorper ram lambs 62kg to restockers for $70 Les Holton sold Dorper lambs 36.2kg to Highchester Meats for $74

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT Poultry numbers were slightly down with Roosters selling to $20, Hens to $42.50, Pullets to $42, Hen & Chicks to $35, Quails to $20, Geese to $20, Ducks to $12.50, Drakes to $20 Pork numbers are still down with Boars selling to $180, Sows selling from $55 to $370, Pork selling to $270, Light Pork selling to $228, Stores selling from $12.00 to $200.00. Sow and Litter selling to $260. Agents today yarded 1840 head for the weekly sale which was approximately the same number as last week. The

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ABC, 7.35pm

Can you believe Gardening Australia will be celebrating its 35th season this year? A staple of the ABC’s Friday night lineup, the infectious energy and glorious beard of host Costa Georgiadis (pictured) has ensured the past few seasons have been among the very best of the show, with a successful spin-off for kids (Gardening Australia Junior) launched last year. Season 35 kicks off with Costa heading north to tour the grounds of Queensland’s incredibly popular Woodford Folk Festival, which have become a biodiverse wonderland. Elsewhere, Tammy Huynh lets us in on which plants landscape designers love the most and Clarence Slocklee checks out the brand new National Herbarium of NSW.

Dig out your whisks, hammers and bedazzlers and get ready, as this viewer favourite returns for a 30th season. Delightful host Johanna Griggs and the team are back to demonstrate ideas to spruce up your house and garden and create delicious meals in the kitchen. And they are bringing the star power, with celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge (pictured) joining the team, bringing his much-loved family recipes to the Friday-night staple. Tonight, Fassnidge and Griggs whip up a lamb kofta with pita bread, Dr Harry Cooper gets an up close and personal view of some little penguins and landscaper Charlie Albone takes a bland, uninviting paved area and turns it into a backyard oasis.

SUNDAY

AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR

TEN, 7.30pm

For its ninth season, Australian Survivor is back in Samoa, after two instalments filmed domestically, and heading back to its roots. You will not have spied a famous face in either of the two tribes, with 24 brand new players and “ordinary, everyday Australians” making up the Titans and Rebels. The Titans are overachievers and leaders in their field while the Rebels are those used to forging their own paths, who aren’t scared of breaking a rule or two. Host Jonathan LaPaglia (pictured) is again guiding the players through challenges and tribal councils, while, back at camp they are scheming and creating alliances, while individually aiming to “outwit, outplay and outlast” the others. 0202

FRIDAY, February 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Total Control. (Ml, 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. (R) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PGl, R) 4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.30 Jeopardy! (R) 4.55 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.25 Mastermind Aust. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021, Mav) 2.00 To Be Advised. 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) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PG, 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 Deal Or No Deal. (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 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Riverina, NSW. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.35 Gardening Australia. (Return) Clarence Slockee explores a herbarium. 8.35 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. Village tensions reach crisis point thanks to the popularity of a local artisan bakery and mill. 10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon. (PG, R) Takes a look at John Lennon’s life. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.05 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mals, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Premiere, PG) 8.30 Silk Road From Above. Part 1 of 3. 9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Victorians. (MA15+as) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. (Ml) 11.50 Departure. (Ma, R) 2.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 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 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen. 8.30 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar returns with 30 golden tickets up for grabs. Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie, with judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines. 10.10 To Be Advised. 1.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cassie confronts a younger Olivia. 2.30 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 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R) A federal agent returns to his home town in regional Victoria to attend the tragic funeral of a childhood friend. However, his trip opens a decades-old wound, the unsolved death of a teenage girl. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly. 10.45 MOVIE: Widows. (2018, MA15+lsv) Four women plan a heist. Viola Davis. 1.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Bradley Cooper. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv, R) Dog whisperer Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog with a rather unusual quirk. 9.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) The crew engages in a search-and-rescue mission after a building collapses. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Margaret and Todd represent an Olympic athlete. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 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. Noon Christians Like Us. 1.05 Prison Experiment. 1.55 Small Town Secrets. 2.45 VICE Sports. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (Return) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. 10.20 Yab Yum: The World’s Most Legendary Brothel. 11.50 Secret World Of Las Vegas. 12.45am Radio Hate. 1.35 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 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Maternal. 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: Home Shopping. 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, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Train Of Events. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Macarthur FC v Perth Glory. 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: Hawai’i. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 6.35 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.15 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 10.00 Delicious. (2021, M, French) 12.05pm The Current War. (2017, M) 2.00 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 4.10 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 5.40 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 7.30 French Exit. (2020, M) 9.35 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 11.30 A Mermaid In Paris. (2020, M, French) 1.30am Late Programs. 5.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG)

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 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon 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 Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017, PG) 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 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Get Smart. (2008, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 11.45 The E! True Hollywood Story. (Premiere) 12.45am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Ghosts. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.00 Bold. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

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. 7.35 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America. 8.45 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.15 Planet America. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 Close Of Business. 1.40 If You’re Listening. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 News. 2.30 DW Conflict Zone. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Wild Rockies. 10.50 Woven Threads: Refugees. 11.00 Going Places. Noon The One And Only Dick Gregory. 2.00 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 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.35 MOVIE: Luis And The Aliens. (2018) 9.10 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 The Garden Revolution. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hello SA. 11.00 Caribbean Life. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Unsellable Houses. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home International. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Caribbean Life. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters International. 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: Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+) 11.40 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am QI. 12.45 Killing Eve. 1.30 Back. 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

12.25pm Detention Adventure. 12.45 Silverpoint. 1.10 The Next Step. 1.55 Horrible Histories. 2.25 Flix! 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 The Deep. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Phoenix Rise. 8.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.25 The Legend Of Korra. 10.10 Gym Stars. 11.15 Close.

11.30 My Greatest Dishes. 12.30pm Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 Luke Nguyen’s UK. 1.30 Dolce South East Asia. 2.00 The Italian Vegan Chef. 2.30 United Plates Of America. 3.00 Red Chef Revival. 3.30 Nadiya’s Party Feasts. 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 Far Eastern Odyssey. 8.40 Guillaume’s Paris. 9.35 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, February 3 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. (Mal, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (PGa, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series. Round 5. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PGa, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Everything, Everything. (2017, PGals) 4.00 The Garden Hustle. (PGl) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 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 To Be Advised. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (PGa) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.25 Back Roads: Home Hill, Queensland. (PG, R) Heather Ewart heads to Home Hill. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Jack and Joan are forced to share a room. 8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. Quiet life in suburbia takes a dark turn when a woman is discovered lying dead in her backyard. 9.45 Total Control. (Ml, R) At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance. 10.40 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. 12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (Premiere) 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGa, R) 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (Ma, R) 11.25 In Therapy. (Mls, R) 2.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities investigate a nervous man. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity. Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 9.55 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+lsv, R) An MI6 agent investigates an agent’s murder. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy. 12.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019, Madls, R) Follows the life of Elton John. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell. 11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Madl, R) 12.10 MOVIE: Wish Upon. (2017, Mhlv) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) On a busy night shift in Lancashire, a call involving a man threatening to take his life by walking into the sea takes priority for the North West Ambulance Service and is triaged by a mental health nurse. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The team investigates the hijacking of a billionaire’s cryptocurrency wallets en route to Switzerland. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program. 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

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 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.15 MythBusters. 11.05 Portlandia. 11.50 Black Mirror. 12.55am Unprotected Sets. 1.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Replay. 2.00 The Story Of. 2.30 WorldWatch. 4.30 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.30 The Bob Ross Experience. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 9.25 Music Videos That Defined The 2000s. 10.20 Better Things. 11.15 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 My Greek Odyssey. Noon Cities Of The Underworld. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 11.30 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. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: The 14. (1973, PG) 1.10pm MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964, PG) 3.05 MOVIE: Muscle Beach Party. (1964) 5.00 MOVIE: The Way West. (1967, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Rain Man. (1988, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) Midnight 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 Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 JAG. 4.30 Camper Deals. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! The Life Fix. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.15 The Legend Of Korra. 8.35 Jade Armor. 9.00 Grace Beside Me. 9.25 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.50 Gym Stars. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Fried Green Tomatoes. Continued. (1991, PG) 8.15 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 10.15 Farewell, Mr. Haffman. (2021, M, French) 12.25pm Blow Dry. (2001, M) 2.05 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 3.45 Steamboy. (2004, PG) 6.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 8.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 11.05 Nymphomaniac: Vol II. (2013, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. Noon On Tour With Allan Border. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. Afternoon session. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. Evening session. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 2.55 Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 4.05 Surfing Australia TV. 4.35 World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 5.45 MOVIE: Astro Boy. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Lucy. (2014, MA15+) Midnight The E! True Hollywood Story. 1.00 Kardashians. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 1.30 Becker. 2.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.45pm ABC News Video Lab. 2.00 ABC News. 2.15 Planet America. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Indonesia Decides. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.15 Planet America. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.25 Nemesis. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. 3.30 Cook And The Chef. 4.00 Food Safari Fire. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Paul Hollywood: A Baker’s Life. 5.30 Khanh Ong’s Wild Food. 6.30 Homegrown Tastes South Africa. 7.30 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 9.30 No Reservations. 10.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days. 1.15pm Wild Rockies. 2.05 NITV News: Nula. 2.35 Pecan Summer: The Opera. 4.10 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Cotton Club: The Musicians Story. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.40 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. 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, February 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. (Return) 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.55 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (Final) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The World From Above. (R) 10.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series. Round 6. 3.00 Speedweek. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGav)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Highlights. 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Replay. 11.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm, R) 12.30 Fishing Aust. 1.00 Swimming. National Open Water C’ships. H’lights. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995, PGla, R) 3.30 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 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. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 8.30 Total Control. (Ml) Alex makes an unsavoury deal. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Ml) Part 4 of 4. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 11.25 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.20 Sanditon. (Ma, R) 2.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. 8.30 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa) 10.30 Viking Empires. (PGav, R) 11.30 Muhammad Ali. (Mav, R) 1.50 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 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 Australian Idol. (PGl) 8.40 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Return, Mav) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove. 9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister. 10.45 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav) 12.10 Bates Motel. (MA15+asv, 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. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 The First 48. (Malv, R) 12.00 Prison. (Mal, R) 1.00 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Replay. 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 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 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request. 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. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.35 Doc Martin. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. . Noon Super Maximum Retro Show. 12.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.30 Noisey. 2.25 Rise. 3.20 Jungletown. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 Retro Gamers. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (Premiere) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 World’s Best Electric Cars. 9.25 Cracking The Code. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Extreme Animal Transport. Noon Cities Of The Underworld. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.10 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.10 I Escaped To The Country. 6.10 Escape To The Country. 7.10 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Call The Midwife. 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.15 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 1.30pm MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Man On Fire. (2004, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm School Of Rock. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.15 The Legend Of Korra. 8.35 Jade Armor. 9.00 Grace Beside Me. 9.25 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.45 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Menashe. Continued. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 6.10 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.00 Lady L. (1965, PG) 10.00 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 11.55 A Mermaid In Paris. (2020, M, French) 1.55pm Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 4.20 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 6.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.30 Arctic. (2018, M) 10.20 Lingui: The Sacred Bonds. (2021, MA15+, French) 11.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. (Return) 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm To Be Advised. 2.45 Rich House, Poor House. 3.45 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Creed. (2015, M) 1am World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 Ghosts. 12.30pm The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. 12.20am Shopping. 1.20 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.20 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2.25pm Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 ABC News Regional Roundup. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 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. 1.30pm Homegrown Tastes South Africa. 2.30 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 4.30 Paul Hollywood: A Baker’s Life. 5.30 The Curious Chef. 6.30 French Country Cooking. 7.30 James Martin’s French Adventure. 8.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.25 Away From Country. 2.25 VICE Sports. 3.25 Dance Rites 2023. 5.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 5.10 Going Places. 5.40 Moko. 6.10 News. 6.20 Yellowstone. 7.30 No Maori Allowed. 8.25 MOVIE: Tupaia’s Endeavour. (2019, M) 10.40 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 The Garden Hustle. 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. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 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 The Jury. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, February 5 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) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.15 Icons. (PGalv, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Good With Wood. (PGal, R) 3.05 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 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (PGa) 3.30 Border Security: International. (Mad, 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. (PGls, R) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (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 Deal Or No Deal. (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. (PGas) 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. 9.30 Media Watch. (PG) 9.50 What Broke The Rental Market? (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.50 Changing Ends. (Final, PG, R) 12.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.05 Tenable. (R) 1.50 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 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (Return, PGa) 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG) 9.25 Building The Snowy. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Blanca. (MA15+a) 11.50 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, 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. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) It is the fifth day of the auditions and singers from country music queens to pop belters take to the stage. 9.05 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (PGa, R) Coverage of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. 12.35 Bates Motel. (Mas, R) 2.30 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 Big Miracles. (Return, Mam) 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.20 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. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 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: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) Two land management agents go missing while executing a land seizure warrant. 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. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+) 2.25 ABC News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Cult Of Elon. 1.20 Planet A. 2.15 Counter Space. 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. 11.20 Hoarders. 1am The Devil You Know. 1.50 Shrill. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 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 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 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 iFish. 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. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 11.40 Deep Dive Into Australia’s Wild Odyssey. Noon Children’s Programs. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.05 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Cutthroat Island. Continued. (1995, PG) 8.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 10.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 1pm Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 3.00 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 5.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.30 Inseparables. (2016, M, Spanish) 9.35 Benjamin. (2018, MA15+) 11.10 Looking For Grace. (2015, M) 1am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Drivers Championship. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Ax Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us. (2018) 1pm Rich House, Poor House. 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 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.05 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 How We Roll. 11.30 Friends. 1pm Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Workaholics. 2.30 Just For Laughs Australia. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 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 My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Red Chef Revival. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Seoul At Home. (Premiere) 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Malaysia Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.00 Long Weekend In... With Rory O’Connell. 8.30 The Chronicles Of Nadiya. 9.40 Dine With Me UK. 10.05 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. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 Message From Mungo. 10.25 MOVIE: The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 12.10am 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. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 The Jury. 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, February 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Project Wild. (PG, R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 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 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 11.00 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 No Maori Allowed. (Mal, 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 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, 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) 1.30 Kenan. (PGals) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGas, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (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. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 9.00 Earth. 10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+s, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.45 Tenable. (R) 3.30 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? (PGa, R) 8.35 The Earl, His Lover, The Escort, Her Brother. 9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGa, R) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Das Boot. (MA15+av) 12.10 Dark Woods. (Mav, R) 2.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Presented by Gordon Ramsay. 10.05 First Dates UK. (Mal) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, R) 12.40 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) 1.35 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGs) 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Family Law. (Ma) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, 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. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to a murder. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A petty officer is found dead. 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. 7.05pm 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. (Final) 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 MOVIE: Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 12.50am Unprotected Sets. 1.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Devoured. 1.25 Cryptoland. 1.55 One Star Reviews. 2.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.35 Fringes. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 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. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 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 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 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 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. 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. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm The Deep. 4.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.55 So Awkward. 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 A King In New York. Continued. (1957, PG) 6.55 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 8.25 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 10.00 Arctic. (2018, M) 11.50 Looking For Grace. (2015, M) 1.45pm Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 4.00 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 7.35 Mahana. (2016, M) 9.30 An Impossible Love. (2018, MA15+, French) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 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 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution. (2019, PG) 1pm Raymond. 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: The Legend Of Zorro. (2005, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers. 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. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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 Media Watch. 12.45 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Red Chef Revival. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Seoul At Home. 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Mary Berry’s Everyday. (Final) 8.00 Nadiya’s Spices Made Simple. 8.30 Selena + Chef. 9.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Woven Threads Stories From Within. 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 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 Boy Called Piano: The Story Of Fa’amoana John Luafutu. 9.30 Herbs. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 The Garden Hustle. 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. 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 Parliament Live. 3.15 Politics Now. 4.00 Politics Now. 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, February 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 11.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGavw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, 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. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return) 9.00 This Is Going To Hurt. (Premiere, Mals) 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Ml, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.40 Tenable. (R) 1.30 Parliament. 2.30 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 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. 8.40 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. (PG, R) 9.50 Kin. (MA15+lv) 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ma) 12.30 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R) 2.20 Germinal. (Mav, R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.40 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. (PGas) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The nationwide search for a singing superstar continues as the hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 30. 9.10 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home. (2021, Mv) When a spell goes wrong, Peter Parker is forced to battle dangerous foes from across the multiverse. Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch. 12.20 Parenthood. (PGa, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 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 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Ma, R) 12.20 La Brea. (Mv, R) 1.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. 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. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Return, Ma) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 8.30 FBI: International. (PGav) The fly team searches Bucharest for a Romanian surrogate who has gone missing. 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 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Planet A. 1.20 Nuts And Bolts. 1.50 The Tailings. 2.00 Australia In Colour. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Winona Ryder: Fighting Demons. 9.35 Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin. 10.45 MOVIE: So Close. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am 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 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 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 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 8.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 10.45 Benjamin. (2018, M) 12.20pm Bright Young Things. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 4.20 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 5.55 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 9.30 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 American Restoration. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2. Evening session. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 1.00 Raymond. 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: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 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 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 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. 1.35pm ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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. (Final) Midnight News. 12.25 Aust Story. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Red Chef Revival. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Taiwan Bites. (Premiere) 6.00 Food Safari Water. 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. Noon Herbs. 1.30 Going Places. 2.00 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 Living Black. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 High Arctic Haulers. 8.25 Rodman: For Better Or Worse. 10.20 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Caribbean Life. 11.30 Worst House On The Street. 12.30pm Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 1.30 Twice The Life For Half The Price. 2.30 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 Masters Of Flip. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Politics Now. 4.00 Politics Now. 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.

THURSDAY, February 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

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TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 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 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Icons. (Man, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (R) 3.05 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 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGas, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PGad, R) 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mals, R) 12.10 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) 12.55 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.55 Parliament. 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.40 Catalyst. (PG, R) 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. (PG) 8.40 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier? Australia Uncovered. (Mav) 9.45 Culprits. (MA15+v) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Class Apart. (MA15+d) 12.05 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+av, R) 4.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls) Rumours swirl around Foley’s bar that Agnes has won the lotto jackpot. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) 11.30 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at HMP Wakefield. 12.40 Black-ish. (PG, R) Bow takes Diane to have her hair done. 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGdl) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) 9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGlm) Part 2 of 4. A two-year-old labrador is rushed to the hospital because of a severe infection. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Muncy’s brother becomes involved in a case. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Bliss. 11.40 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am Black Mirror. 1.45 Live At The Apollo. 2.15 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 3.15 ABC News Update. 3.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Heimo’s Arctic Refuge. 1.20 Toxic Farmland. 2.15 Munchies Guide To Bohemia. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 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. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 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 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 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. 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.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Kong: King Of The Apes. 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 The Movie Show. 6.30 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.15 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.10 Clandestine Childhood. (2011, M, Spanish) 12.10pm Two Of Us. (2019, M, French) 2.00 Summerland. (2020, PG) 3.55 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 5.55 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.35 The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 9.30 Stuck In Love (A Place For Me) (2012, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 The Lost Corvette. 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: Back To The Future II. (1989, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 1.00 Raymond. 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: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The Emily Atack Show. 12.20am Medium. 2.05 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 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 Friends. 2.00 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. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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. 12.25 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Dolce India. 2.00 My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Red Chef Revival. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Taiwan Bites. 6.00 Food Safari Water. 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 Jarjums. 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 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.05 MOVIE: Once Were Warriors. (1994, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Caribbean Life. Noon Good Bones. 1.00 The Garden Hustle. 2.00 Home Town. 3.00 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.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Sharri. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Politics Now. 4.00 Politics Now. 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

February 1, 2024!!!

32 ENTERTAINMENT

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: PENNY EVANS AND BETTY RUSS Thursday 15 February at the Lismore Regional Gallery — pop-up space

Hear from artists Penny Evans and Betty Russ about the processes and ideas behind their work in Earth Matter. About Penny Evans Penny Evans is Lismore-based. Her ceramics and mixed media collages connect with family, community, and national histories in the wake of colonisation. She is the recipient of numerous awards and residencies and exhibits her work nationally, including CEREMONY, the 4th Indigenous Art Triennial at the National Gallery of Australia in 2022. The focus of my art is always identity, country, and decolonising and my practice is a process driven enquiry. My artwork creates a trail over time, which mark and illustrate my decolonising journey back to who we are,

back to country, back to country within me. There’s a lineage of ideas, a mapping. My interrogation is through the process of making, so it’s about DNA mixed with ideas gathered from many people and places, from country and kin. About Betty Russ Betty Russ is an artist and arts worker living on Widjabul Wia-bul country, Bundjalung Nation (Lismore). Working across sculpture, assemblage, installation, sound, and embodied research, her practice ferments between and around the philosophies and renderings of eschatological terror, speculative +/ science fiction, hauntology, spirituality, the-weirdand-the-eerie. Material manifestations protrude from hypnagogic fantasy, searching for

psychological mitigation to the abject shock of the past, and sweaty white-knuckled fear of the future. Betty is also co-founder of Elevator ARI, an emerging artist-

run gallery and studio space. ‘The Monster’ The twin strobes of ‘The Monster’, and imminent global catastrophe have long

Betty Russ, ‘Earth Matter’. Courtesy the artist

created a tension around the vegetal, the-morethan-human, philosophy and the future. Popular culture uses speculative science fiction, fantasy and horror as a means to both ferment, and ignore mounting eschatological terror. I am drawn to the unreal, unimaginable, the weird and eerie, queering, and provocative ideas that emerge from making experimental investigations of other possible worlds to describe these tensions. Seeking to identify false gods and the exhaltative exploitation of earth matter as a means of hyper-individuation and extractive capitalism, ‘Voiding Sartorial Sublimation’ is ironically both a praising and a parody of the elements of contemporary capitalised spirituality. Dreamed up while escaping into

the ever more possible realms of science fiction, representing both enveloping terror and sublime love. Details: Artists in conversation • When: 5pm, Thursday 15 February • Where: Lismore Regional Gallery — popup space - 46 Magellan Street, Lismore • Cost: No charge, please reserve your ticket. • Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible and there is an option to request Auslan interpretation at the time of booking. • Tickets: See the QR Code below.

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Get ready to be swept away by the rhythm of rebellion and the melody of hope with the upcoming biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. This highly anticipated film, hitting theatres on February 14, 2024, promises to be more than just a chronicle of the legendary reggae musician’s life. It’s a journey into the heart of a man who used his music to fight for unity, love, and social justice. The film takes us back to Marley’s early days in the rural Jamaican village of Nine Mile, where his musical roots were planted. We witness his rise to stardom as

the frontman of the Wailers, their struggles against poverty and discrimination, and their eventual transformation into the iconic band known as Bob Marley & The Wailers. Kingsley Ben-Adir takes on the monumental task of portraying Marley, capturing not only his musical genius but also his charisma, unwavering spirit, and unwavering commitment to his message. Marley’s music wasn’t just entertainment; it was a weapon. His lyrics, infused with Rastafarian beliefs and PanAfricanism, spoke of liberation, love, and the

fight against oppression. Songs like “Get Up, Stand Up,” “Redemption Song,” and of course, the title track, “One Love,” became anthems for the disenfranchised around the world. The film promises to immerse us in the electrifying atmosphere of Marley’s live performances, showcasing the infectious energy of his music and its power to unite people across cultures and backgrounds. Bob Marley: One Love is not just a musical biopic; it’s a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of love. We see Marley’s struggles with illness, his unwavering commitment to his family, and his tireless efforts to promote peace and unity, culminating in the historic “One Love Peace Concert” in Jamaica. The film delves into the complex political landscape of Jamaica in the 1970s, where

Marley’s message of unity often clashed with the entrenched political establishment. It’s a story that remains relevant today, reminding us of the power of music to inspire change and the importance of fighting for what we believe in. Bob Marley’s legacy extends far beyond his music. He remains a symbol of hope and resistance, a reminder that even the smallest

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of rebellion ignite within you, and remember the power of one love to conquer all. With its stellar cast, powerful soundtrack, and timely message, Bob Marley: One Love is a film that promises to be a cinematic and emotional experience. It’s a must-see for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone who believes in the power of music to change the world.

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The Urgent Call for Collective Biosecurity Awareness In a matter of weeks, the term ‘biosecurity’ has leaped from obscurity to the forefront of public attention, drawing concerns from not only those in politics and agriculture but the broader public as well. Six months ago, few understood the gravity of this concept; now, it’s a pressing issue, and for good reason. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) warns that an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) could result in an $80 billion loss for the country, involving export market closures, travel bans, and the culling of livestock. FMD, a highly contagious disease affecting various animals, poses a significant threat to Australia’s agricultural landscape. The last occurrence of FMD in Australia was a century

ago, making the recent outbreak in Indonesia a cause for alarm. If this disease reaches our shores, it could have dire consequences for animal health and disrupt international trade. Reflecting on the impact of FMD in the United Kingdom

over two decades ago, marked by livestock pyres, travel bans, and lockdowns, underscores the potential devastation that Australia could face. Our nation’s competitive edge in global trade relies on a reputation for high-quality, disease-free products.

An FMD outbreak would shatter export markets, plummet livestock prices, and jeopardize the livelihoods of generations of farmers. The current surge in public interest in biosecurity is a positive development for the farming sector. For too

long, the challenges faced by farmers have been overlooked in an increasingly urbanized world. Agriculture, however, affects everyone as consumers of agricultural products, from breakfast cereal to clothing. Caring about the essentials in our lives

should extend to caring about farming. The path to preventing FMD’s introduction is straightforward but demands collective compliance. Recent incidents involving imported meat products highlight the potential risk. Vigilance in supply chains, both domestic and foreign, is paramount. Transparency on incoming traveller cards, proper hygiene practices, and avoiding contact with farms in FMD-endemic regions are essential measures. In contrast to COVID-19, FMD is a known entity with known transmission methods and prevention strategies. The shared responsibility lies in adhering to rules and safeguarding our nation from a potential outbreak that could inflict financial losses in the tens of billions when economic resilience is paramount.

Scrap unjust tax on farmers CANEGROWERS has added its voice to a growing chorus of agricultural bodies from across the country demanding the Federal Government abandon plans for the introduction of a biosecurity levy on farmers. Representatives from more than 50 peak ag groups, including CANEGROWERS, have signed a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for the proposed biosecurity levy to be scrapped. CANEGROWERS

Chairman Owen Menkens said the proposed levy would in fact operate like a new tax on farmers, saying the introduction of such a tax would be akin to fining the victims of crime while the perpetrators walk away scott free. “All farmers take biosecurity seriously on their farms every single day,” Mr Menkens said. “That’s why growers already pay significant amounts through their levies to fund industry and farm-based biosecurity protection

measures. “What the government is proposing is not what we traditionally understand as a levy, where those contributing have, through their representative bodies, some sort of oversight of how that money is spent. “Instead, funds from this new levy would disappear into a blackhole in Canberra where we would have no idea how or where they are used by the government. That’s not a levy, that’s a tax. “And what’s worse,

it’s a tax on the wrong people. If the government wants to raise additional funding for biosecurity measures, they should firstly look to the cause of many of our biosecurity breaches – importers and shipping companies – not to the farmers whose livelihoods are threatened by such breaches. “It’s like someone stealing your car, but you are the one who is fined by the government while the thief walks away without a care in the world, it’s unjust.”

While CANEGROWERS has been calling for increased funding by the Australian Government to make the national biosecurity system better for all Australians, with increased accountability and shared responsibility, the proposed tax on farmers is simply a revenue raising exercise with no accountability. It will also undermine the confidence of farmers in the value of existing R&D levy arrangements that invest in measures to prepare the ag sector

for any incursions by new pests or diseases, Mr Menkens said. “Whatever way you look at it, this is a poorly thought-out decision by the government and just another example of the bad policy we get when bureaucrats in Canberra make decisions without properly consulting the industries involved.” CANEGROWERS is calling on its members to act by contacting their local federal member of parliament to raise their concerns at the proposed tax.

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Government rejects compensation offer, betrays cattle industry The Federal Government has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action over the unlawful closure of the live cattle export trade in 2011. National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas, said the Government had ignored an opportunity to address years of financial and emotional pain, and allow claimants to put the saga behind them once and for all. “This is a petty and callous move by a Government which seems determined to deny justice to these families at all costs. “They had the chance to do the right thing and end years of pain. Instead, they’ve chosen to allow this matter to fester and be dragged back through the courts.” It’s been more than three years since a court found that the Gillard Government had committed malfeasance in its decision to shut down the live cattle export trade from Australia. Late last year, the claimants made a fair offer in good faith to the Commonwealth of

$510 million plus costs and interest to break a legal deadlock and settle the Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture [2020] FCA 732 class action. The group of 215 parties to the class action include cattle producers, exporters and independent service providers, such as veterinarians and musterers, who were devastated by the Government’s decision to shut down the trade. “The Government’s political decision to end live export virtually overnight, showed disregard for its own departmental advice, and caused widespread financial damage, family break ups, and even suicide among those impacted. “Far from acting as a model litigant, they’re now pulling out every delay tactic they can find to avoid making good on their wrongdoing. “It seems likely at this point that the Government’s tactics will force this matter back into the courts to secure an outcome. “While this is no doubt a disappointing day for those impacted, we’ll continue to stand alongside them until this matter is resolved.

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Australian Government low-interest farm business lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) has reached a new milestone settling 3,000 farm loans worth more than $3.24 billion since inception on 1 July 2018. RIC Chief Executive Officer John Howard said reaching 3,000 farm loan customers was a significant milestone and is pleased RIC has supported so many Australian farmers during succession, startup and through tough financial times. “We’re proud to support Australian farmers with our lowinterest loans to build farm businesses like our 3,000th customer, Earth Eggs, operated by South Australian egg producers, Trudy and Andrew Pilmore,” said

Mr Howard. “Trudy and Andrew have decades of industry experience and it’s great to see them bring this to owning their very own farm business for the first time with help from their RIC AgriStarter Loan. “Agriculture is a challenging industry to start out and operate in, but RIC exists to provide some financial relief to family-owned farm businesses across Australia.” As owners of Earth Eggs in West Range, South Australia, the Pilmores settled their RIC AgriStarter Loan at the end of 2023. This low-interest loan will help to fast-track their business plans after they purchased the egg production business in September 2022, after 22 years’ experience working for others in the

industry. Mr Pilmore said: “We were looking at how we were going to finish off some of the projects to build the business and it was pretty tough with the interest rates – our cash flow was very tight.” It was the RIC AgriStarter Loan’s 5-year interest-only period that appealed to the Pilmores who have eliminated more expensive farm business finance and are using the money they save to keep the interest repayments on their remaining debt down. Mrs Pilmore said: “Having a cheaper interest rate means we can keep going and finish those projects, and we buy-in additional pullets about four times a year. “Our RIC loan also means we can eliminate our equipment finance

loan and the extra money we will save will be used to keep the interest on our remaining debt down. “It was really a grand leap of faith, but I think everybody needs a good egg.” Earth Eggs is home to 8,000 hens producing up to 4,500 eggs daily. Its product is classed as pastured free range, a type of production which focuses on lower stocking densities and rotational grazing so there is always ground cover and plant species for the hens to eat, in addition to grain. For more on RIC loans, visit www.ric. gov.au/loans For more on Trudy and Andrew Pilmore’s story, visit www.ric.gov. au/customer-stories/ Egg-citing-times-fornew-farm-business

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Positive Momentum in Livestock Markets Signals Bright Start to 2024

Key Points: • Both cattle and sheep markets experience an upswing. • Positive weaner sales contribute to the buoyancy, particularly in Victoria. • Processor demand drives robust lamb market. As 2024 unfolds, encouraging signs emerge in both cattle and sheep markets, setting a positive tone after the Christmas

break. Cattle: The outlook for the year begins on a robust note, with cattle prices witnessing a significant surge in recent months. This upswing is attributed to the current phase where calves born in winter and early spring enter the market. As these calves’ transition into yearlings, the demand for weaners reaches its zenith. The restocker yearling

steer indicator, reflecting this trend, rises by 56¢ to 366¢/kg live weight (lwt) over the past month. The focus on weaner sales in Victoria contributes to the positive momentum in cattle prices. Market reports from the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) indicate steady bidding at Wodonga, with buyers exhibiting price

sensitivity. Quality also plays a role, with price premiums observed in weaned steer calves over 400kg, while calves under 280kg lwt maintain their market presence. Sheep: The sheep market demonstrates remarkable strength, with prices nearly returning to early 2023 levels for both trade lamb and light lamb indicators. The trade lamb indicator records

a substantial increase of 134¢, reaching 774¢/ kg carcase weight (cwt). Wagga experiences a surge in prices for trade and light lambs, rising by $15-30/head, driven by heightened demand from processors and supermarkets positioning for the new year. Hamilton saleyard prices in the first week of 2024 reflect an increase of $15-20/head, although

a slight softening of $5-15/head is noted in the subsequent week. The market remains robust, supported by interest from restockers and lot feeders. Quality yardings, mainly comprising trade weight lambs with a smaller offering of heavyweights and export sheep, maintain a healthy balance of supply and demand, contributing to the market’s overall strength.

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Cost of living relief must start at the farm gate

Australia’s peak farm body is urging the Federal Government to put its agricultural policies under the microscope as it prioritises cost of living relief for Australians. NFF President David Jochinke warned a range of policy pressures on farmers were risking production and could fuel price inflation at the supermarket checkout. “We’ve seen this government ignore

the needs of the farm sector with policies that erode access to the basic ingredients of farming – from water, to workers, markets for animal exports and even agricultural land. “The Government’s water buybacks plan rammed through Parliament last year threatens to decimate over $850 million in farm production. “Inaction on worker shortages has left

farmers choosing not to plant crops, and processors operating at reduced capacity. “Tens of thousands of kilometres of transmission lines and planned carbon offsets need to be carefully managed so we don’t take precious farmland out of production forever. “We need to be looking at the cumulative impact these policies will have on our farm sector,

now and for future generations. “We know the best way to keep food prices stable is to keep farmers farming, not take away the basics they need to grow food and fibre,” Mr Jochinke explained. The NFF welcomed recent moves to investigate the conduct of major supermarkets, but warned this needed to go further to deliver results. “It’s great to see the

Government starting to look at the supermarkets to make sure farmers and consumers are getting a fair deal. “But there are other players clipping the ticket, so these inquiries need to look at that whole supply chain.” The NFF also pointed to upcoming cost increases like the proposed biosecurity levy as evidence the government wasn’t listening to food and

fibre producers. “Every industry group and even the Productivity Commission has called out the poor design of the biosecurity levy. It’s about as popular as a root canal. “If the Government is serious about fixing the cost of living, it needs to take a serious look at how its own policies are impacting food and fibre production,” Mr Jochinke concluded

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NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to initiate an inquiry into the supermarket retail sector, highlighting the absence of fair prices for both consumers and farmers. According to NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin, the surging costs of groceries have placed immense strain on consumers and their families, while farmers continue to receive inadequate prices for their produce. Martin emphasized the need for a transparent and equitable distribution of margins through the supply chain to alleviate the burden on farmers and consumers. The organization contends that anticompetitive practices by supply chain intermediaries are disproportionately

affecting farmers, with reports of major retail chains exerting undue power. Many farmers face the dilemma of accepting lower prices that fail to cover production costs, often with limited negotiation options. Some even find themselves locked into exclusive contracts with a single buyer, further restricting their market access. Consumer research indicates a substantial increase in the average weekly cost of groceries, soaring by

$37 between February 2022 and February 2023, exacerbating the challenges faced by families in the current economic climate. While former competition minister Craig Emerson’s review of the food and grocery code of conduct is underway, NSW Farmers President Martin expresses skepticism about its effectiveness. The current code, covering only a fraction of the supply chain, is seen as inadequate in addressing

fundamental issues such as price transparency and the excessive profits garnered through price gouging. Martin insists that relying solely on verbal testimony from stakeholders, as proposed in the Emerson review, falls short of a rigorous analysis by the ACCC. A comprehensive examination of consumer prices, supplier payments, and supermarket costs is deemed essential to address the root causes of the challenges faced by both farmers and consumers. Failure to conduct a thorough ACCC review, warns Martin, may force more farmers out of the industry, exacerbating food and fiber supply shortages and contributing to the escalating food costs experienced by consumers today.

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Nestled in the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot Island stands as a pristine paradise, beckoning nature enthusiasts and eco-travellers alike. This coral cay, located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, offers a unique and immersive experience, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of marine life and the importance of conservation efforts. With its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine ecosystem, Lady Elliot Island has become a haven for those seeking an unparalleled connection with nature. Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, situated approximately 46 nautical miles north-east of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Accessible only by air, the island can be reached by a scenic flight from Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, or the Gold Coast. The flight offers stunning views of the bellow reef and gives you a bird’s eye view of the island on approach. The island’s ecosystem is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of

the Great Barrier Reef. Coral gardens, teeming with a kaleidoscope of colours, fringe the shores, providing a mesmerising underwater spectacle. Lady Elliot Island is renowned for its resident green and loggerhead turtles, which nest on the island’s beaches. Visitors may be fortunate enough to witness these ancient creatures during the nesting and hatching seasons, contributing to the island’s vital role in turtle conservation. The surrounding waters are home to a diverse array of marine life, including an abundance of fish species, rays, and an impressive variety of coral formations. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts can explore the underwater wonders of the lagoon, encountering manta rays, reef sharks, and a plethora of tropical fish. The island’s commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its efforts to protect and preserve this delicate ecosystem. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, the island’s only accommodation option, is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism and

conservation initiatives. The resort operates with a minimal ecological footprint, utilising renewable energy sources and implementing waste reduction strategies. The island has been recognised as a Green Zone within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, further highlighting its commitment to environmental preservation. Lady Elliot Island is not only a destination for leisure but also an educational hub, offering guests the opportunity to learn about marine conservation. The ecoresort conducts guided

tours, presentations, and snorkelling excursions led by marine biologists and naturalists. These experiences provide guests with valuable insights into the delicate balance of the reef ecosystem and the ongoing challenges it faces. Visitors leave with a heightened sense of environmental awareness and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices in their daily lives. In addition to its marine wonders, Lady Elliot Island is a haven for birdwatchers. The island is home to a diverse range of bird species, including

the red-tailed tropicbird, wedge-tailed shearwater, and the magnificent frigate bird. The island’s secluded location makes it an ideal nesting site for numerous seabirds, providing birdwatchers with a unique opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Lady Elliot Island stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of the Great Barrier Reef. With its commitment to sustainability, conservation, and environmental education, this coral cay offers a unique and enriching

experience for visitors. Whether exploring the vibrant coral gardens, observing nesting turtles, or participating in educational programs, a journey to Lady Elliot Island is a step into a world where nature takes centre stage, inviting all who visit to become stewards of this remarkable ecosystem. As we continue to recognise the importance of preserving our planet’s natural wonders, Lady Elliot Island serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action for the conservation of our oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support.

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Build more social housing to tackle homelessness: Homelessness NSW Homelessness NSW The NSW government must significantly boost investment in social housing after a report showed funding has slipped to historically low levels, says Homelessness NSW. The Written Off report

by Everybody’s Home finds investment in social housing under Commonwealth-State Housing Agreements is less today than 40 years ago. “The failure to invest in social housing by all levels of government in recent years is a massive contributor

to our homelessness crisis,” said Homelessness NSW CEO Dom Rowe. “We desperately need more social housing so vulnerable people, including mothers and children fleeing domestic violence, can get out of homelessness and into a safe and

secure home. “Building more social homes will also take heat out of the private rental market and pay dividends by easing pressure on our schools, hospitals and community services over the long term.” Last year 68,000 people used NSW

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Australian employment increased to over 14.1 million for the first time in December, but underemployment hit a record high of 1.65 million In December 2023 Australian employment hit a record high of over 14.1 million for the first time with over 9.2 million now employed full-time and over 4.9 million employed part-time. However, despite surging employment – up by 607,000 compared to a year ago – a massive 3.02 million Australians (19.4% of the workforce) were unemployed or under-employed in December. ‘Real’ unemployment was down 0.9% to 8.8% - an estimated 1,364,000 Australians (down 141,000) in December. There were fewer people looking for full-time jobs (down 90,000 to 536,000) and part-time jobs (down 51,000 to 828,000) compared to a month ago. In addition, there were a further 1,651,000 Australians (up 119,000) now underemployed. The December Roy Morgan Unemployment estimates were obtained by surveying an Australia-wide cross section of people aged 14+. A person is classified as unemployed if they are looking for work, no matter when. The ‘real’ unemployment rate is presented as a percentage of the workforce (employed & unemployed). • Employment increased to a new record high in December with record high fulltime employment: Australian employment increased by 165,000 to a new record high of 14,175,000 in December. The increase was due to a rise in full-time employment, up 234,000 to a new record high of 9,242,000 while part-time employment was down 69,000 to 4,933,000. • Unemployment was down in December with fewer people looking for part-time or full-time work: In December 1,364,000 Australians were unemployed (8.8% of the workforce), a decrease

of 141,000 from November. There were 828,000 (down 51,000) looking for part-time work and 536,000 (down 90,000) now looking for full-time work. • The workforce increased by almost 600,000 from a year ago to a record high over 15.5 million people: The workforce in December was 15,539,000 (up 24,000 from November, and up a massive 587,000 from a year ago) – comprised of 14,175,000 employed Australians (up 165,000 from a month ago) and 1,364,000 unemployed Australians looking for work (down 141,000). • Overall unemployment and under-employment down 0.2% points in December to 19.4%: In addition to the unemployed, a further 1.65 million Australians (8.8% of the workforce) were under-employed, i.e. working part-time but looking for more work, up 119,000 from November. In total 3.02 million Australians (19.4% of the workforce) were either unemployed or under-employed in

December. Compared to early March 2020, before the nation-wide lockdown, in December 2023 there were over 850,000 more Australians either unemployed or under-employed (+3.8% points) even though overall employment (14,175,000) is over 1.3 million higher than it was pre-COVID-19 (12,872,000). ABS Comparison Roy Morgan’s unemployment figure of 8.8% is more than double the ABS estimate of 3.9% for November but is comparable with the combined ABS unemployment and under-employment figure of 10.4%. The latest monthly figures from the ABS indicate that the people working fewer hours in November 2023 due to illness, injury or sick leave was 526,000. This is around 134,000 higher than the pre-pandemic average of the six years to November 2019 (391,800) – a difference of 134,200. If this higher than pre-pandemic average of workers (134,200) is

added to the combined ABS unemployment and under-employment figure of 1,543,400 we find a total of 1,677,200 people could be considered unemployed or under-employed, equivalent to 11.3% of the workforce. Michele Levine, CEO Roy Morgan, says Australian employment continued to grow in December with a record high of over 14.1 million now employed, up 607,000 from a year ago, but there are still over 3 million Australians unemployed or underemployed – 19.4% of the workforce: “The latest Roy Morgan employment estimates for December show the Australian workforce and people employed continue to grow strongly. The Australian workforce hit a new record high over 15.5 million, over 14.1 million Australians were employed for the first time and over 9.2 million Australians are now in full-time employment – also a new record high. “There are also over 3 million Australians either unemployed or

under-employed for the fifth time in 2023. The latest estimates show 1,364,000 Australians were unemployed (8.8% of the workforce) and a further 1,651,000 were under-employed (10.6%) in December. “As we have stated all year a big reason for these record highs, and continuing high unemployment and under-employment, is the large growth in the size of the Australian population over the last year. The increases are driven by a record high annual population increase of 831,000 during 2023. “This level of increase is almost three times larger than the long-term average over the last 25 years during which the Australian population increased on an annual basis by an average of 280,000. “The rapidly growing population has led to increases in employment metrics across the board. The Australian workforce has increased by almost 600,000 from a year ago to 15,539,000 and overall employment is up

Roy Morgan Unemployment & Under-employment (2019-2023)

Source: Roy Morgan Single Source January 2019 – December 2023. Average monthly interviews 5,000. Note: Roy Morgan unemployment estimates are actual data while the ABS estimates are seasonally adjusted.

607,000 to 14,175,000. The employed consists of full-time employment at 9,242,000 and part-time employment of 4,933,000. “Unfortunately, there has also been a significant increase in labour under-utilisation over the last year as the economy has been unable to find new jobs for all those joining the workforce. Although unemployment has reduced by 20,000, under-employment has surged by 290,000. Overall labour underutilisation is therefore up by 270,000 from a year ago to 3,015,000 – near post-pandemic highs. “The high net immigration that is powering this growth in the labour market has kept Australia out of a recession over the last two years with the latest ABS quarterly GDP growth for September 2023 showed the economy growing at only 0.2% for the quarter – less than the rate of population growth. “However, the swelling workforce is increasingly unable to provide the right type of jobs for all those who need them with over 3 million Australians looking for work or looking for more work. Tackling this continuing high level of unemployment and under-employment must be the number one priority for the Federal Government over the next year heading into the next election due in early 2025.” This Roy Morgan survey on Australia’s unemployment and ‘under-employed’* is based on weekly interviews of 949,088 Australians aged 14 and over between January 2007 and December 2023 and includes 4,503 telephone and online interviews in December 2023. *The ‘under-employed’ are those people who are in part-time work or freelancers who are looking for more work.

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Exclusive Leak Unveils Jeep Wagoneer S Anticipated Arrival in Australia 2025

By Jeff Gibbs Jeep enthusiasts Down Under are in for a treat as leaked images of the upcoming 2024 Wagoneer S, set to hit Australian shores in 2025, have surfaced online. Contrary to the usual clandestine nature of leaks, these images were inadvertently shared by Jeep’s own social media team in a short-lived Facebook video. The leaked images provide a comprehensive view of the production Wagoneer S, showcasing its distinctive twotone silver and black paintwork, full-width light bar, and a uniquely designed roof spoiler. These revelations come hot on the heels of Jeep’s recent teaser image, offering a sneak peek into the brand’s foray into the electric SUV domain. Key Highlights: • Three electric Jeep models confirmed for

remarkable resemblance to the 2022 concept version, specific details about the Wagoneer S’s battery size and recharging speeds are yet to be confirmed by Jeep. The brand, however, promises an electric range of approximately 400 miles or 640km. Production of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer S is slated to commence in the United States later this year, with European and other global markets anticipating deliveries in 2025. Jeep’s foray into the electric vehicle realm is poised to make Australia • Detailed images and performance figures of the Wagoneer S revealed • Wagoneer S, smaller than its US-only counterparts, set to debut in 2025 Jeep’s teaser confirmed that the Wagoneer S will boast an illuminated version of the iconic seven-slot front grille

and an impressive power output of up to 450kW. This powerhouse of an electric SUV is expected to accelerate from 0-98km/h (60mph) in a mere 3.5 seconds, aligning it with performance standards seen in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Bucking the trend of larger Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models

in the American market, the Wagoneer S will be classified as a ‘mid-size model,’ positioning it against competitors like the BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, Volkswagen Touareg, Mazda CX-60, and CX-90, as well as the Kia EV9 in the

electric family SUV segment. While the leaked images suggest a

a significant impact, marrying performance with sustainability in the iconic Wagoneer series.

Ford’s Global CEO Affirms Commitment to V8 Engines, Unveils Long-Term Vision By Jeff Gibbs In a resounding declaration of dedication to the revered V8 engine, Ford’s Global CEO, Jim Farley, asserts the company’s unwavering commitment to producing eight-cylinder powerhouses for the foreseeable future. While several automotive brands are pivoting away from traditional

V8 engines to comply with stringent emissions regulations, Ford, under Farley’s leadership, stands firm in its resolve to continue crafting these iconic powerplants. Speaking at the launch event for Ford Performance’s racing season in Charlotte, North Carolina, Farley expressed his determination for Ford to be a torchbearer for

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GWM Unveils 2024 Tank 500: Hybrid Power, Seven Seats, and Competitive Pricing to Challenge Toyota Prado

By Jeff Gibbs Chinese automotive giant GWM is set to introduce the 2024 Tank 500, positioning itself as a formidable rival to the Toyota Prado. Scheduled to hit Australian showrooms in April or May, this seven-seater SUV boasts standard petrol-hybrid power and aims to carve a niche between the Toyota Prado and LandCruiser 300 Series in terms of exterior dimensions. Key Features and Pricing: • Two variants initially: Tank 500 Lux and Tank 500 Ultra • Petrol-electric hybrid power for both models • Priced from $66,490 drive-away The Tank 500, larger than its predecessor, the Tank 300, and

inspired by the Jeep Wrangler styling, aligns with GWM’s strategy to establish a robust presence in the Australian SUV market. Equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor, a nine-speed automatic

transmission, and fourwheel drive, the Tank 500 promises a powerful performance with system outputs rated at 255kW and 648Nm. Notable Highlights: • Towing capacity up to 3000kg braked • Fuel consumption claimed at 8.5 litres per

100 kilometres • Advanced fourwheel-drive system with multiple modes and 11 drive modes • Ground clearance of 224mm, 800mm wading depth, and versatile approach, breakover, and departure angles

GWM offers the Tank 500 Lux, starting at $66,490 drive-away, featuring a range of premium amenities such as a 14.6-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch instrument display, LED headlights, sunroof, and advanced safety features. The flagship Tank 500

Ultra adds nappa leather trim, ventilated and massaging front seats, premium audio, among other enhancements, with pricing yet to be confirmed. The SUV is painted in four exterior colours - Onyx Silver, Crystal Black, Marble White, and Dune Gold - complemented by interior options of black faux leather in the Lux and black or blue/cream two-tone nappa leather in the Ultra. The 2024 GWM Tank 500 is slated for early customer deliveries in Australia in the second quarter, offering an enticing blend of hybrid technology, seven-seater configuration, and competitive pricing in the SUV segment.

Toyota Trademark Fuels Speculation of High-Performance Flagship By Jeff Gibbs In a surprising twist, a recent trademark filing by Toyota has introduced ambiguity regarding the forthcoming supercar from Lexus, suggesting that the anticipated successor to the Lexus LFA supercar may carry the Toyota badge. The trademark application for the name ‘GR GT’ has reignited discussions about the flagship of Toyota’s performancecar lineup and the potential deviation from a luxury badge for the high-performance model. The revelation, uncovered by Autoguide, unveils a new perspective, hinting that the GR GT name might be linked to the GR GT3 Concept race car showcased by Toyota two years ago. Initially presented as a motorsports-exclusive vehicle, the concept hinted at a possible road-legal version to meet GT3 racing requirements. Contrary to earlier indications that the final version of the GR GT3 concept would be branded as a Lexus,

the recent trademark filing raises the prospect of Toyota reclaiming the flagship status. The ‘GR GT’ name, with echoes of Toyota’s sports car legacy, particularly the iconic Toyota 2000GT, now holds the key to potential rebranding within Toyota’s highperformance lineup. Previous assumptions leaning towards Lexus badging have been called into question, adding a layer of intrigue to the future of this supercar. While it was thought that the GT3 Concept might replace the RC F within the GT3 category

and carry a Lexus badge, the recent trademark filing has rekindled discussions about the possibility of Toyota badging. The GR GT3 Concept, which has been seen testing in race-ready form with petrol power, is expected to maintain this powertrain for its road-going version, steering away from the prevalent trend of electric propulsion. Reports from Japan suggest that the car may be known as the Lexus LFR, featuring a combination of a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged petrol V8 and an electric motor, promising close to 1000

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WHATS ON THE CREAMY TUSCAN MENU TONIGHT? GARLIC From simple meals to show-stopping feasts, there’s something for everyone.

PRAWNS

5m prep 4 servings

COMFORTING LAMB AND BARLEY SOUP 20m prep

1h 50m cook

INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 small (about 250g each) lamb shanks, French-trimmed • 1 large brown onion, finely chopped • 2 large carrots, peeled, thickly sliced • 4 celery sticks, cut into 2cm pieces • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves • 100g (1 ⁄2 cup) pearl barley, rinsed, drained • 750ml (3 cups) Salt Reduced Chicken Liquid Stock • 400g can diced tomatoes • 150g green beans, cut into 3cm pieces • 100g trimmed silverbeet (about 1 ⁄2 large bunch), coarsely chopped

METHOD

4 servings

338 calories

1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the lamb shanks and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate. 2. Increase heat to medium. Add the onion, carrot, celery and remaining oil to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the mixture softens. Add the garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. 3. Add the lamb, barley, stock, tomatoes and 750ml (3 cups) water. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes or until the lamb is very tender. 4. Transfer the lamb to a chopping board. Use 2 forks to coarsely shred the lamb, discarding the bones. Return the meat to the pan. Add the green beans and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add the silverbeet and stir until just wilted. Divide the soup among serving bowls, season and serve.

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415 calories

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100g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, thinly sliced, 3 tbsp oil reserved from jar 500g green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp bought gluten-free sun-dried tomato pesto 250ml (1 cup) Thickened Cream 60g baby spinach Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

METHOD 1. Heat 2 tbsp of reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onethird of the prawns and cook, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns change colour. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, in 2 more batches, with the remaining prawns. 2. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp reserved oil in the pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and pesto. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the prawns, sun-dried tomato slices and spinach. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through and the spinach has just wilted. Serve with crusty bread, if using.

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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

Best of the rest of 2023.

Max Crus

ot on the heels of last week’s column announcing the eponymous Max Crus Trophy winner

comes more of the same from the lazy wine-writing factory summer editions collection, yes, the best of

2023. All the reviews of wines scoring 9.7/10 or better have been published already so if

you want to recap on them, you’ll have to go and empty your recycle bin, clean out the cocky’s cage or check the

pile of papers in the loo. But 9.6/10 is not too shabby in Max-land - remember there were only 44 wines

awarded a score at that lofty level, here’s a bunch that for a range of reasons missed out on the day :

Pindarie Barossa Valley Black Hinge (Gold Label) Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2021, $?. Only 1450 bottles produced but at 15 per cent that’s almost equivalent to 2000. Whoever said “bigger isn’t better”, really didn’t know what they were talking about, but don’t overdo it. 9.6/10. Another Barossan contender: Yalumba Barossa Valley

The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2018 (48th Vintage), $65. In two years’ time, the party for this will be bigger than the Barossa itself and the price will double as people grab it for their collection, and from whom may that signature be requested. Meanwhile, vintage 2018 carries the card, and the blend of retired Yalumba GM Nick Waterman,

continuing the big Barossan’s legend boldly. 9.6/10. Hang on, not another Barossan? Grant Burge Barossa Nebu Cabernet Shiraz 2017, $100. The current edition is 2019 for this Grant Burge big wig, Nebu, which is short for Nebuchadnezzar, clearly too long and boring for a wine label. Nebu on the

other hand is a perfectly Aussie abbreviation. 9.6/10. Moving South a bit to the Coonawarra region: Parker Estate Coonawarra First Growth 2021, $110. A remarkably modest and humble label for something of such quality. It’s aspirational and the kind of wine you would want to be rather than the wine you know you are. Long and lovely and

inspirational. 9.6/10. Quite a few whites rose to the occasion too: Longview Adelaide Hills ‘Macclesfield’ Chardonnay, 2022, $45. Sometimes we handball tasted wines to friends or family, other times, yeah nah, I think I’ll save that for another night…and another. 9.5/10. WA had several contenders for the trophy last year

and this was one of them knocking on the door : Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, $55. The golden anniversary of this wine is an amazing milestone and the perfect gift or beverage for all such occasions. Strikingly cabernet in that WA way, it harks back to a time and suggests this is what cabernet used to, and should, taste like. 9.6/10.

Blancs 2019, your trophy is in the post and now shares a slice of history alongside, from 1996 : Seaview Shiraz, Jacob’s Creek Riesling, Taylor’s Cab Sav, Ingoldby Cab Sav, Banrock Station Shiraz Cab,

Dromana Estate Verjus, Oxford Landing Shiraz, Fox Creek Shadow’s Run Shiraz Cab Sav, Plunkett Gewurztraminer, Gramps Shiraz, Angoves Nine Vines Rosé, Logan Gewurztraminer,

Zema Estate Cabernet, Mollydooker’s Enchanted Path Shiraz Cabernet, Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz, yellow tail Premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Pimpernel Pinot Noir, Churchview Zinfandel,

Fox Gordon ’The Sicilian’ Nero d’Avola, Berton Vineyard High Eden The Bonsai 2012, Howard Park Wines 2012 Leston Shiraz, Quarisa The Great Bonza Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2015, Tim Stevens

Mudgee ‘Signature’ Shiraz 2016, and Ox Hardy 1891 Ancestor Vine Shiraz 2008, Cook’s Lot Orange Arneis 2021 and Scarborough Hunter Valley ‘The Obsessive’ The Cottage Vineyard Semillon, 2022.

gain, congratulations DAOSA (all caps don’t you know, as it’s an acronym, (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia, but suitably and appropriately close to Diosa, which is Spanish for God or Goddess) Blanc de

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Boosted Work Bonus Unlocks Extra Income for Older Australians 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

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

pension, potentially enabling them to take on extra shifts. • The Work Bonus operates alongside the pension income free area, enabling eligible

as a school crossing supervisor earning $400 a fortnight. Only $100 is counted under the pension income test, ensuring John receives the maximum Age

is pension income testexempt, with the unused portion accumulating in a Work Bonus income bank. • The $4,000 permanent

the year. • As of January 1, 2024, the permanent increase allows individuals to earn $453 per fortnight without impacting their

pensioners to earn up to $657 per fortnight. Illustrative Examples: Single Pensioners: 1. John: An age pensioner working

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.

Innovative MRI Technique Revolutionizes Severe Depression Treatment A groundbreaking clinical trial reveals a significant advancement in treating severe depression by utilizing MRI and precise magnetic stimulation. The study, detailed in Nature Medicine, demonstrates that employing MRI neuronavigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can provide enduring relief for severe depression symptoms, enhancing patients’ quality of life for at least six months. Published results indicate substantial improvements in depression severity, anxiety, and cognitive function over 26 weeks, showcasing the effectiveness of MRIguided TMS. Led by experts at the University of Nottingham, the BRIGhTMIND trial spanned five centers in England. Notably, the prolonged benefits observed in this trial surpass previous reports

of improvements lasting only 1-3 months. Key Trial Outcomes and Techniques: • TMS involves delivering powerful magnetic pulses to the left side of the head, in front of the temporal area, during 20 sessions over four to six weeks. • By targeting the

specific brain area with MRI-guided precision, this technique ensures longer-lasting benefits. • Two-thirds of participants responded positively to TMS, with a third experiencing a 50% symptom improvement and a fifth achieving remission. • Neuronavigation,

using light for precise TMS delivery, ensures consistent stimulation across all sessions, enhancing treatment efficacy. • The trial, with 255 participants, explores outcomes at six months, indicating potential for fewer annual treatments for sustained well-being.

Richard Morriss, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nottingham, emphasizes the significance of personalizing stimulation sites using MRI and maintaining consistency through neuronavigation. The method not only reduces variability but also minimises

side effects, allowing immediate return to daily activities. Participants’ substantial improvement in quality of life, concentration, memory, and anxiety positions MRI-guided TMS as a promising treatment for depression resistant to conventional methods. The trial’s success has led NHS Mental Health Trusts, including Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to integrate TMS services for treatment-resistant depression routinely. Professor Danny McAuley, Scientific Director for NIHR Programmes, commends the study’s impact on healthcare services, highlighting the three UK mental health trusts now offering TMS based on robust evidence. This groundbreaking technique demonstrates significant benefits for patients with severe, unresponsive depression.

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Urgent Reforms to Vaping Laws: A Call to Safeguard Youth Against Nicotine Addiction In a ground-breaking commentary published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, leading tobacco control experts applaud the Federal Government’s decisive move to address vaping law loopholes. The expert authors, including Associate Professor Becky Freeman from the University of Sydney, Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO of Cancer Council Australia, and Anita Dessaix, Chair of Cancer Council’s Public Health Committee, stress the urgency of implementing the proposed reforms to combat the rising youth vaping epidemic. The reforms, announced by Health Minister the Hon Mark Butler in November 2023, aim to tighten vaping regulations comprehensively. The prohibition of disposable, single use vapes, effective from

January 1, is the initial step. Planned legislation for the year includes measures to curb advertising, supply, or commercial possession of non-therapeutic and disposable vapes, close legal loopholes on personal importation, and regulate nicotine levels and flavours in prescription vapes. The academic commentary underscores the significance of these

reforms, emphasizing that addressing access and supply of vaping products is critical to reversing the alarming surge in young people turning to vaping and becoming susceptible to lifelong nicotine addiction. Lead author Associate Professor Becky Freeman highlights the ease with which young people can still purchase e-cigarettes, despite

the illegality of selling nicotine vapes since 2021. The commentary sheds light on the legal loophole allowing retailers to sell nonnicotine vapes, often misleadingly labelled, without adhering to regulations. The proposed reforms aim to close this gap, which has contributed to the concerning increase in youth vaping. The authors criticize

problem. Co-author Anita Dessaix emphasizes that the reforms do not prohibit vaping but seek to strike a balance between protecting young people from predatory practices and providing access to vaping for smokers seeking a cessation aid. The authors urge politicians at all levels of government to support and enforce the strengthened prescription pathway. Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin, CEO of the Public Health Association of Australia, underscores the importance of these evidence-based reforms to safeguard the next generation from the destructive nicotine industry. The call to action urges all members of Parliament to support legislative changes and close loopholes to protect the health of Australians, particularly the youth.

retailers for knowingly selling nicotinecontaining vapes to minors, strategically placing these products near schools and using enticing displays to attract young customers. Professor Tanya Buchanan points out that some advocating for more open access to vapes have commercial interests in selling these products and are, in fact, contributing to the

Enhancing Rural Healthcare: Government Initiative Boosts Support for Rural Generalists The National Rural Health Alliance welcomes the Commonwealth Government’s recent introduction of the Rural Advanced Skills funding streams as part of the Workforce Incentives Program. This initiative addresses a critical need for support among rural generalist doctors, aiming to equip them with advanced skills essential for effective service in rural and remote communities. Susi Tegen, the Chief Executive of the Alliance, emphasized the significance of the Rural Advanced Skills training program in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural generalist doctors nationwide. She pointed out the lower life expectancy and increased disease burden in remote areas, underscoring the importance of

specialized skills in enhancing healthcare outcomes. Rural generalists play a pivotal role in various capacities, including training the future medical and allied workforce, skills maintenance, administrative duties, and clinical management. Their diverse skill sets in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, and anaesthetics, developed through experience in rural settings, make them crucial contributors to healthcare in challenging environments. The Alliance acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), and the Royal

Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) in developing a National Rural Generalist Pathway. This pathway aims to establish a robust national rural generalist workforce, essential for multidisciplinary rural healthcare provision. Eligible rural generalists with advanced skills in mental health, obstetrics, surgery, emergency medicine, First Nations health, and anaesthetics are encouraged to leverage the new Workforce Incentives Program. The program offers incentives of up to $21,000 per year, with specific payments ranging from $4,000 to $10,500 for doctors providing advanced skills services and emergency care. Ms. Tegen emphasized the necessity of addressing the decline in the rural doctor

workforce, highlighting these incentives as a crucial component in reversing the trend. The Alliance asserts that the 30% of Australia’s population residing in rural, remote, and regional areas deserves equitable health and medical access comparable to their urban counterparts. For detailed

in rural and remote Australia, serves as a united voice advocating for sustainable and affordable health services. The Alliance, with broad representation from various sectors, plays a pivotal role in conveying the perspectives of rural communities to the government.

information on eligibility and application procedures for the new payment, interested parties can visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website. The National Rural Health Alliance, comprising 50 national organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of 7 million people

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A Guide to Koala-Friendly Gardens Australia’s beloved koalas are facing numerous challenges, with habitat loss and fragmentation being major threats. As urban areas expand and native bushland shrinks, creating koala-friendly gardens can play a vital role in providing these furry marsupials with much-needed food, shelter, and safe passage. Understanding Koala Needs Before diving into garden design, it’s crucial to understand what koalas need to thrive. These eucalyptusloving creatures primarily rely on these

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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 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 or at other times by appointment for groups. enquiries 6628 1829, ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Would you like to join a friendly local community group? Crawford House Museum and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum. If you’re on a Jobseeker payment and 55 or older, it’s a great way to meet your mutual obligation requirements. No experience is necessary, as training is provided. If you’re interested, visit us at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville on Fridays 10am-4 pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm, call 6628 1829. 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. 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.

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 CWA BRANCH - Ladies at a loose end on a Wednesday morning might like to come and join our happy band of members. We meet every Wednesday for our Friendship and Handicraft mornings from 9:00 am to noon at the Ballina CWA rooms in River St Ballina (Next to the RSL). You can learn many crafts from fellow ladies. Gai, our Handicraft Officer, is there to lend a hand when help is needed. She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. If you have any UFOs (unfinished objects), why not call in to see us for the morning. Morning tea is served at a cost of just $3 for attendees. For any queries relating to our Wednesday gatherings, please contact Ballina Branch Handicraft Officer: Gai Mason – 0433 129 339 On the first Wednesday of each month, we run a cooked goods and handicraft stall at our CWA rooms from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome to stay for morning tea, which costs $5 for tea or coffee with a plate of tasty morsels. The first stall will be on 7th February 2024 Mahjong is played in our rooms every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm at a cost of $4. Everyone is welcome. Please contact the branch president, Lyn Davidson, at 0404 034 654 for branch information.

EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month. 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.

BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC DAYS of the Ballina Country Music Club happen on the first Sunday of every month except January. Our next Live Music Day is on Sunday, 4 February 2024 at Ballina RSL Club, Grant Street, Ballina, starting at 10.45 am. “Ann, Bill and the 2Js”, one of our popular regular bands, will be playing and backing the regular and visiting Walk Up Artists. The Guest Artist spot will feature Heart of Dance from Lennox Head, a team of 12-line dancers aged 15 years and under. This demonstration is a fundraiser for the group’s travel in July 2024 to Blackpool, UK to compete in the World Dance Masters Line Dancing Championships. And you can make a voluntary coin donation to help the girls on their way. Some club regulars also take to the floor with line dancing and other dancing styles. There are great raffle and lucky door prizes, as well as Club members’ and Walk-Up Artists’ draws. Come along and enjoy Heart of Dance, the company, and the music.

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.

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.

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

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 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 - 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. 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 CWA EVENING BRANCH - NEW MEMBERS WANTED! Ladies, it’s now ‘24 so open a new door for yourself and your community by joining the Casino CWA Evening 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 through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT JOINING US!!! Why not come along as a “GUEST” to see how this feels for you. Our meetings are held first Thursday of each month at 6pm, Uniting Church Hall Canterbury Street Casino. We look forward to WELCOMING you! Contact: Leaine on 0413 133 397. All Welcome 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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 51 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 MINI RAIL - Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722. CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB - Our Meeting is on fourth Thursday of each month at Casino RSM Club at 10:00am. Contact Kathleen Griffins, President phone 0427622470 or Daphne Boyd, Secretary phone 0400070085. CASINO UNITING CHURCH - CAFÉ PRAISE…. Every Wednesday @ 10-11am. All Welcome 10am Morning Tea Fellowship. Welcome and Chat 10.30am Praise and Worship CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418715374 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 bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625. ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCE CLUB - St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners. Every Tuesday from 3pm5.30pm @ $5 per head. First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person. Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552. THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games, and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome. 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 9am12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done. 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 9.00am-1.00pm THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and finish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442. GRAFTON GRAFTON 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 AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - Connecting people with an interest in

gardening, plants, flowers, and nature 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 Fitzroy 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 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 TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET - Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851 LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE - Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm. Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455. KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC - Our next Music Day at Kyogle Bowling Club on 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.

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. information contact Vince on 0459 574179 or Susan on 0414 958245.

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.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

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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

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next Meeting will be held on Thursday 8th February at 1pm at the East Lismore Bowling Club . Special for February is Succulent or Cacti can be potted but must be one item. Please bench items by 12.30pm. bring and Buy Table. Membership Fees now due. New Members welcome. contact Secretary 0448294496 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. 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 CWA LISMORE BRANCH: NEW MEMBERS WANTED! 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 PopUp Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s,

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52 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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

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.

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 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion. For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402682925 ZEN MEDITATION and practice The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher. For further details, please phone: 0427778837 Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups. MACLEAN MACLEAN VIEW CLUB - Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes. MURWILLUMBAH

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.

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

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

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

MULLUMBIMBY BRANCH OF CWA of NSW will begin 2024 with the usual monthly meeting on February 14 at 10am at the CWA Rooms. Bring a plate for a light lunch to follow the meeting. New members are always welcome. For more information: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675. 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.

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

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.

WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB - 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.

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POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

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.

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 V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women - (Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members

YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome. ALL NORTHERN RIVERS NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - The first meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group for 2024 is to be held on Wednesday February 7th - 7pm until 9 pm at the LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS MAIN CLUB 202 OLIVER AVENUE, GOONELLABAH Meals available at the Club Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to share, learn and benefit from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis This will be an evening of quality sharing on health and wellbeing updates with the possibility of the Relieving Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse also being present phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 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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54 SPORTS NEWS

5-11"+()6-..)'&1$)(0'&&"+7()8"9 By Tim Howard Another four-wicket burst from Lawrence all-rounder Doug Harris has put his team in pole position against Tucabia Copmanhurst in the Combined First Grade cricket competition at Ellem Oval on Saturday. Harris, whose 4/7 inspired his team to a come-from-behind outright win last game, took 4/46 as Tucabia ground out 174 in 65.3 overs. Tight bowling from Lawrence’s opening attack laid the groundwork for Harris’s success in the middle overs. Chris Townson, 2/38 and Jarrod Ensbey, 2/28, were miserly in the early overs as Tucabia kept wickets intact but did little damage on the scoreboard. Openers Tom Cootes and Derek Woods batted for 28 overs before they were parted with the score on 43.

Harris brought on in the 27th over made the initial breakthrough, creating a caught and bowled chance from Cootes on 24, which he accepted. The next wicket fell in Harris’s next over when first drop Jaye Yardy, 0, hit a catch to Luke Moloney, with score still on 43. Woods and next batter Rohan Hackett kept their heads down, until the 42nd over when Woods nicked a catch to keeper Dylan Harrison for a grinding 18 runs. Worse was to follow when veteran batter Matt Pigg was caught from the bowling of Townson for a three-ball duck. Ironically the fall of wickets led to a boost in the scoring as the aggressive Matt Dougherty briefly lifted the run rate. A boundary third ball and a six from a Townson no-ball woke up the scorers and Hackett also lifted

his scoring rate with a maximum from Harris. But the fun didn’t last with Harris encouraging Dougherty to hit a catch down Nathan Anderson’s throat for a brisk 18 runs. The next batter Travis Anderson was also under pressure to keep the scoring rate going. He clubbed a six from Harris early in his innings, but lost his more patient partner Hackett, in the same over, when Harris slipped a ball through his defence to rattle the stumps. Dylan Lucas, who

Easts Shannon Connor put in another marathon spell of 24 overs to take 4/44 against Souths Westlawn on Saturday.

!"#$%&'('&%)$*+),$#-.) /0$+1'&%)23-40'$&( Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 18 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams. At a Local Sporting Champions Award event today, Mr Hogan presented the local teenagers with a certificate in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants from the Local Sporting Champions program.

“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing our community at Regional, State, National and even International events in their chosen sport” Mr Hogan said. “The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport. “The Northern Rivers has produced some

transferred to Tucabia after Brothers folded earlier in the season, was next in and batted steadily with Anderson who was trying to take the attack up to the bowlers. He hit a couple of sixes and a four in 25 in a useful partnership with Anderson. His dismissal, caught by Darby Rouse from the bowling of Luke Moloney, brought Damien Moran to the crease who was enterprising in his short stay, scoring 17 from 14 balls. But the end came quickly with Ensbey

outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent. “Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions. I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.

“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy. “I encourage any budding champions who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ttps:// www.sportaus.gov.au/ grants_and_funding.” Our latest Northern Rivers Sporting

returning to clean up the tail, taking the final two wickets and his only two wickets for the game in his 18 over. Lawrence only faced one over before stumps were called with Ben Hill 4no and Mark Ensbey yet to face a ball. Lawrence has good depth in their battling lineup, which will test the Tucabia attack, led by left-arm quick Hackett. Hackett has made a welcome return to the crease from a long stint out of the game. Tucabia will also look forward to Lucas bowling for his adopted club. Also a left-armer he has shown he can be a wicket taker for his old club and in representative cricket for CRCA. Souths Westlawn has grabbed the upper hand against premiers GDSC Easts on a day of batter carnage at J J Lawrence Field, South Grafton. Batting first Souths Westlawn were bowled out for moderate 114, which now looks like a

winning total on a wicket clearly difficult track to bat on. Opener Anthony Dickson struck a belligerent 31 and two scores of 20 from Joe Pigg and and Nathan Blanch got the total into three figures. Easts are in dire straits at 8/37 in reply with Blanch backing up his handy batting with a devastating haul of 5/18 from eight overs. Easts all rounder Shannon Connor made 16 after earlier bowling 24 overs to take 4/44 in Souths innings. Luke Hayman was also in the wickets for Easts with 4/38. At Harwood Oval Harwood have batted themselves into an almost impregnable position, racking up 3/299 from 51 overs against a hapless Coutts Crossing attack. In reply Coutts has lost 1/34 in a nasty 10-over session before stumps. Details from the game other than the scores were not available online.

Champions are: • Ayla Welch from Goonellabah – Netball • Beth Lockwood from Caniaba – Swimming • Blair Forbes from Rous Mill – Water polo • Brock Stenner from Wollongbar – Water polo • Callum Forbes from Rous Mill - Water polo • Connor McCarthy from Caniaba – Baseball • Emerald Dean from Culmaran Creek – Netball • Hayden Janezic from South Lismore – Water polo • Hollie Matthews from Goonellabah – Hockey • Jed Mulcahy from

Kyogle – Athletics • Jimmi Matthews from East Lismore – Football • Lachlan Duley from Wollongbar – Rugby Union • Mimi Bolam from Rosebank – Equestrian • Sienna Rooney from Goonellabah – Cross Country • Stella- Grace Dean from Culmaran Creek Netball • William Bullpitt from South Gundurimba – Swimming • Xavier Dann from Eltham – Athletics • Jada Kliewer from Geneva - Athletics

!""#$%&'()*+'&*"',$+' CASINO RSM WOMENS BOWLS RESULTS Chris Haynes, Queen of the Green for 2023 Results from Wednesday 24/1: Winners were: Judy Carthew & Annette James def Julie Creighton & Ivy Watson Other rink winners were: Marlene Jordan & Denise Skinner def Tanya Maxwell & Jan Cooke

Carmel Doyle, Raelene Skirrey & Helen Lavelle def Nancy Moran, Chris Haynes & Mary Mead CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET: G.Porter 20 d S.Hume P.Hume 16 RICOCHET CROQUET: R.Poynting M.Russell 14 d N.Watts 13

N.Barnes D.Scott 11 d G.KERR N.Poynting 11 W.Gilmore P.Bolte 10 d J.Doust B.Bill 8 J.Hannigan 26 d P Scott 11 TWILIGHT GOLF CROQUET: J.Hannigan N.Alfonso 6 R.Sparks D.Jones 4 D.Simmons D.Jones 6 d W.Gilmore G.Porter 6 L.Wesley 8 d R.Offley M.Malony 2 F.Duncan 5 d M.Rennie 3 M.Malony J.Hannigan

8 d W.Gilmore 4 D.Jones M.Rennie 4 d N.Alfonso 2 L.Wesley G Porter 6 d D.Simmons 6 R.Sparks F.Duncan 2 d C.Edlund R.Offley 2 M.Rennie 5 d L.Wesley W.Gilmore 5 R.Offley G.Porter 6 d D.Jones M.Malony 3 D.Simmons F.Duncan 5 d R.Sparks J.Hannigan 4 Association Croquet Players Old or new players very welcome, play

days Tuesday 12.30 pm, Thursday 9 am. Contact Club Games Manager Gloria Drew Cherry Street Croquet Club. CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 25/1/24 59 Golfers played an 18 hole single stableford, winner T Foster, 2nd P Martin, 3rd L Lassig free game B Collyer, chicken /ball winners N Blake, G Binks, R Earnshaw,

J Kelly, K Osborne, G Flaherty, B McDonald, P Smith, S Toms, S McDonough, P Sudgen, R Mackay, S Reddell, G O,Connor. Nearest pins 3rd/12th J Sauer, 6th/15th G Binks. This Thursday will be the Monthly Medal for February commencing with a shot gun start at 8.00am. AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING

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1-#6%$&3%(#7($#&!-,*&8+*%&!(9+$6&17-4&:+;)&*0,&<70,"&(/&/5%& =>=?&@(A4%,,"&:B(+&C!D&10-$/,"&15(;.+0$)5+.) By Jeff Gibbs Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club is embarking on a determined quest to reclaim the 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships title, setting the stage for an exciting comeback under the guidance of renowned Iron legend, Scott McCartney. After an impressive decade of dominance, Cudgen’s reign as Country Champions concluded in 2023 with a narrow point loss to the hosts, Warilla-Barrack Point SLSC. The defeat, after six consecutive years of success, fuelled the club’s strategic and athletic plan to recapture the championship.

While the spotlight naturally falls on Warilla as hosts and defending champions, the anticipation is equally high at the top end of the state. Cudgen, assuming the role of hunters for the first time since 2017, sees this shift in perspective as an opportunity to redefine their approach and motivations. Despite the change in dynamics, the team emphasizes that, under the expert guidance of Scott McCartney and the wealth of coaching talent, it’s business as usual. Hayley Smith, the 2023 Open Female Iron runner-up, attributes the team’s confidence and focus to McCartney’s influence.

Cudgen’s squad boasts numerous Australian and State champions across different ages and disciplines, showcasing a depth of talent. However, they acknowledge that success is not merely about skill but hinges on teamwork—a quality that Cudgen holds in abundance.

Chloe Jones highlights the camaraderie within the team, emphasizing the close-knit and friendly atmosphere that contributes to their collective success. The team’s approach to the Country Championships serves as an early indicator of their fitness and race readiness

Photo Credit - Shane Abrahamson

leading into State and Australian competitions. Jules Loemker, the U15 Aussies Board Champion, underscores the excitement of racing for the team’s overall result, adding a unique dimension to the experience. Despite the challenges of travel, the team sees it as an exciting adventure, with the added advantage of community support when racing on their home beach. For Cudgen, the Country Championships is not just an individual pursuit; it is a team effort. Isabella Tate, reigning U15 Iron, Surf, Rescue Tube, and Beach Sprint Champion, emphasizes the club’s collective approach,

expressing the aspiration to secure a win in the overall point score as a testament to their unity and preparation. The 2024 Oakberry Acai Country Surf Life Saving Championships promise to be a thrilling event hosted at WarillaBarrack Point from January 26-28, 2024. The Cudgen team is gearing up for the challenge, ready to compete, and aiming to emerge victorious as a cohesive and determined unit. For event information, visit here. https://www. surflifesaving.com.au/ event/2024-oakberryacai-nsw-countrychampionships/

3E!F@GE1&:<H&F@&IJ&GKC&:CL&D@C&:F&8E!M@GJ&!HJJLD:N By Dennis Newlyn The time honoured Australian Speedcar Grand Prix – one of the most famous and oldest oval track events in the world – will be contested at Castrol Lismore Speedway Saturday night, February 3. This year marks the seventy-first running of the AGP after it was first held in 1938 at the former Sydney Sports Ground speedway venue. The defending titleholder is the northern state’s Rusty Whittaker who will be challenged by some of Australia’s best Speedcar drivers, befitting the status this race commands. It’s

an honour for Lismore promoters Mick and Kim Sauer to again host this very prestigious event. Whittaker’s 2023 victory was at the Lismore venue. “We know what this race means and we are so pleased to once more have the AGP allocated to our track. This race is synonymous with a showground track, in particular the Sydney Showground in past decades, and so it’s very fitting to host this great race at the historic Lismore Showground,” Kim Sauer said. The AGP is rightly mentioned in the same conversation as America’s world famous annual Californian

hosted Thanksgiving Day Turkey Night Grand Prix (inaugurated in 1934), the former Nite Before the 500 race in Indianapolis Indiana (1946-2014) and the Victorian Speedcar

Championship, which was first held during the 1934-35 season at Melbourne’s Olympic Park Speedway. Many pundits have described the Australian

Flashback to 2023 and AGP winner Rusty Whittaker. Photo: Tony Powell.

Speedcar Grand Prix, featuring its magnificent perpetual trophy and highly credentialed Roll of Honour, as the Melbourne Cup of speedway. Some of the greatest drivers in Australian and American Speedcar history have won this event. The Roll of Honour includes legendary four times Indianapolis 500 winner AJ Foyt and 20-times American Sprintcar Champion Steve Kinser. The late, great Bob Tattersall, from Streator, Illinois, is synonymous with the AGP and in the sixties it became his signature race with four victories.

Modern era’s Mark Brown from Sydney holds the honour of being not only the most successful Australian driver in AGP history with six wins, but he’s also a record setter. His final victory in 2015, shortly before he retired from active competition, broke the long standing AG winning record held by Sydney’s Revell and Andy McGavin with five wins each which was established in 1961. This Saturday night’s AGP action will be supported with racing for Modlites and the running of the Kevvie Cup, AMCA Nationals and Junior Formula 500s.

!"#$%"&!'($)&*+,%#&-.&/0&.(+$/&102)&3(,40-,&,%#&($#&'5+/% City of Coffs Harbour is excited to welcome the Sydney Swans men’s AFL team back to the Coffs Coast from January 28-31 for a pre-season training and community camp. While sounds of summer like the thwack of balls on tennis rackets and cricket bats ring the air, the mighty Swans are well into preparations for the 2024 season. “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the Sydney Swans,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos said. “Last year we were delighted to host the AFL

women’s team for their team camp, and the QBE Sydney Swans Academy for the Super 24 Series. “We can now look forward to seeing the men’s team in action as they prepare for season 2024.” While on the Coffs Coast, the Swans will take part in community and leadership activities. Activities will include a kids’ super clinic and signing session at C.ex Coffs International Stadium and a special ‘football focussed’ storytime at the Harry Bailey Memorial Library,

Yarrila Place, on Monday, 29 January. Storytime is an interactive program for children aged two to five years of age – where tales, songs and activities encourage exploration and imagination. “We are so very fortunate to have some wonderful colleagues at the City of Coffs Harbour who have helped us bring this to life,” Sydney Swans Executive GM Football – AFL, Leon Cameron said. “Pre-season camps are a great chance for our team to bond and learn in a

different environment, and I couldn’t think of a better place for us to be heading than Coffs Harbour.” The Sydney Swans community camp will culminate with an intensive training and match practice session at the International Stadium on the morning of Wednesday 31 January. The Sydney Swans season will start in the opening round on 7 March against Melbourne at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a match marking the Swans’ 150th birthday celebrations in Sydney.

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