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Young Bundjalung/Bama man, Jahvis Loveday, 23, was one of the many Indigenous community members who spoke about the cultural, environmental and spiritual significance of Wallum at last Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting. Jahvis grew up ‘living and breathing’ his culture on Wallum country, in the Byron Shire. He spent his weekends with his family, camping by the Brunswick River. It was where he learnt to fish and was told the stories of the people of Brunswick River and Tweed Heads River. The unique, coastal habitat in Brunswick Heads, known as the Wallum heathland, is considered sacred ground to many clans. It holds many stories for the people of the Bundjalung Nation and sits closely to Aboriginal bora grounds.

Glossy Black Cockatoos (vulnerable NSW) pictured here feeding on trees that are in the firing line if the Wallum development proceeds

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The notice arrived after Yamba CAN Inc provided information to councillors that Option B (to refurbish and extend the Treelands Drive Community Centre) was a “permissible scope variation and would deliver the project within the Grant funding of $11.1m.” Yamba CAN secretary Lynne Cairns said this information was received from a Government Information (Public Access) (GIPA) request to the organisation providing the grant, the Department of Regional NSW. “Option B was successful in a council resolution in the December 2022 council meeting, “ Mrs Cairns said. “Councillors were not provided this GIPA information from council staff prior to

rescinding Option B in a council meeting in February 2023. “Within six days of Yamba CAN Inc providing the information to councillors in a letter dated July 12 2023, a concerns notice was emailed to Yamba CAN Inc alleging it had engaged in defamation.” Mrs Cairns said the Yamba CAN letter was factual and reasonable and was based on the GIPA documents. “Yamba CAN Inc’s solicitor reviewed the letter before it was emailed to councillors,“ she said. She pointed out the concerns notice stated “We act for Clarence Valley Council” in relation to the Matter Complained Of.” In the further particulars from council’s solicitor, Sparke Helmore Lawyers again stated clearly that their client

is Clarence Valley Council. “This action was taken by Clarence Valley Council, it is not a private matter,” she said. Yamba CAN Inc emailed a letter to councillors requesting that: 1. A written guarantee from Council’s solicitor that council withdraws the threat of legal action against Yamba CAN Inc immediately, in relation to the July 12 2023 letter to all councillors. 2. The written guarantee includes that council will not be taking any further legal action against Yamba CAN Inc in relation to this legal matter. 3. Council pays all legal costs Yamba CAN Inc has incurred in relation to this legal matter. “Councillors are not doing their job

in looking after ratepayers, she said. “It is not a personal matter. Council took the action in the first instance and caused Yamba CAN Inc to incur legal fees in defence. “Council could commence legal action, actual litigation, until July this year. She said the council should recognise the stress they have placed on Yamba CAN and other residents, by this threat hanging over their heads. “This could also impact other members of the community; they could be fearful about expressing their opinions and that Council could take legal action against them for coming forward, just as council has done to Yamba CAN,” Mrs Cairns said. “Yamba CAN Inc

requests councillors provide a motion to a council meeting providing a guarantee that council will withdraw the legal action and pay the legal cost Yamba CAN Inc has incurred.” A Northern Rivers Times article of October 26 2023 stated “council’s general manager will pay legal invoices arising from the action.” Mrs Cairns said it didn’t matter who paid the bills, Clarence Valley Council took the legal action and caused Yamba CAN to incur legal expenses to defend itself. Yamba CAN Inc requests council apologise for threatening a community group, direct their lawyers to confirm it will take no further legal action regarding the letter, and pay Yamba CAN’s legal expenses.

Indigenous community fight to save sacred site in Brunswick Heads from development continued from front page The site contains Aboriginal middens, is home to a host of wildlife, including the vulnerable Wallum froglet and the Wallum sedge frog. Ecologists have dated old growth, scribbly gums in the area to be more than 200 years old. Among the Wallum heathland, adjacent to Simpson’s Creek, where Jahvis spent his days as a child - and still lives today - is where bulldozers could soon start to line up. Property developer Clarence Property plan to construct a major residential subdivision, consisting of 124 residential lots, three medium density lots and supporting infrastructure on the precious site. Last week, Byron Shire Council approved a subdivision works certificate, subject to conditions, for stage one of the development. The Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) had already approved the developer’s proposal in May last year.

Jahvis said he did not want another sacred site lost to development. “I remember the generation before us fighting for Roundhouse Place (in Ocean Shores) one of our men’s initiation sites, which I was supposed to go through, but never got to, because this Shire decided to sell it to pay their debts,” Jahvis said. “I don’t have kids yet, but when I do, I don’t want to show them 128 houses sitting there (on Wallum) just like I’m going to show my kids Roundhouse Place and all our other different sacred sites around this place that have been lost,” he said. Jahvis said his major concern with the development was how close it was to the Brunswick River. The same river he grew up spearfishing on with his family. “I live on a 16-foot boat, so I understand the need for housing development, I do,” he said. “But I would still rather live on my boat in the rain, than see this development go through. “You’ll never be able

Indigenous dancers at Brunswick Heads. They are among the thousands of people involved in the Save Wallum campaign.

to stop people washing their cars, washing their driveways, emptying their mop buckets straight into the streets, that all goes straight into the sanctuary zone in that river, which you’re not even allowed to drive a boat through. “So, if I can get fined for spearing one fish, but the developers - who have the potential to wipe out an entire sanctuary zone gets nothing - I think that is an issue for me.” Local indigenous elder Mark Cora said it was his job, and responsibility to the area, to look after its culture and teach young people. “When we teach young people, we need land to teach them,” Mr Cora said. “I know this is all in

response to housing shortage, and I get that. “I also get that there’s other blocks of land to develop - other than one that holds a lot of cultural significance and holds a number of artifacts. “We as cultural keepers, it is our responsibility to stand up and protect the land.” Mr Cora also spoke about the environmental significance of the area, which is home to old growth, pre-colonial scribbly gums, with shield, fire and witchetty grub scars. “It’s not just what’s happening at the top of the tree, what those root systems are doing are drumming into the ground and holding water at a particular

level. “It’s a whole filtration system. “I’m sure you all know about acid sulfate soils, so when we release that little monster, we’ve got nothing. “We’ve all seen what salt does when it comes up out of the ground, all it does is kill everything,” he said. An application for an Interim Heritage Protection Order (IHO) has been made with the NSW government in a bid to help protect Wallum, 15 Torakina Road, Bayside, Brunswick, from development. The application is sitting with Heritage NSW in a preliminary assessment. The Minjungbal people, original custodians of the

Brunswick River and Tweed Heads region, and non-indigenous community members have repeatedly raised deep concerns about the ‘Wallum development’ taking place on traditional lands. In a statement to council, they wrote ‘we as a collective have worked tirelessly to draw attention to our local shire council that the Wallum development is detrimental to our native flora and fauna. In December last year, independent Elders, cultural leaders and cultural educators who undertook a preliminary site-walk advised council that a Cultural Heritage Assessment (CHA) undertaken in 2010 was missing important and vital content.

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Ballina Shire Council Unveils Draft Housing Strategy for Public Review The Ballina Shire Council is pleased to present the Draft Housing Strategy for public review and feedback, aimed at addressing the housing needs within the Ballina Shire over the next two decades. Crafted to anticipate and respond to housing demand, this strategy is a proactive approach to ensuring the availability of suitable housing for residents. Paula Newman, Council’s Manager Strategic Planning, underscores the significance of this strategy in aligning housing supply with the community’s evolving needs. “The Draft Ballina Shire Housing Strategy 2024 serves as a blueprint, identifying critical gaps in housing supply and delineating Council’s pivotal role in facilitating and promoting housing options that cater to our diverse populace,” she

states. The strategy delineates 23 actionable items earmarked for implementation over the ensuing 20 years, all aimed at fostering a more inclusive and sustainable housing landscape. Four overarching principles guide these actions: 1. Accessibility for Local Workers and Residents: Prioritizing housing availability for those who live and work within the community, ensuring equitable access

to housing opportunities. 2. Promotion of Housing Diversity: Advocating for an array of housing sizes and types to accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of residents, fostering inclusivity and choice. 3. Creation of Walkable Neighbourhoods: Promoting the development of walkable neighbourhoods with proximity to essential amenities such as shops

and services, enhancing community connectivity and quality of life. 4. Enhancement of Housing Resilience: Ensuring new housing developments are resilient to natural disasters and capable of withstanding housing stress, safeguarding the welfare of residents and the integrity of communities. Acknowledging the multifaceted nature of the housing system, Ms. Newman underscores

the collaborative effort required for meaningful progress. “The housing landscape is intricate, influenced by an interplay of macro-economic policies, technological advancements, and stakeholder dynamics,” she affirms. “While Council plays a pivotal role, effective resolution necessitates collective action, with landowners, developers, government entities, and community stakeholders each

contributing to the solution.” In the spirit of transparency and community engagement, Council conducted a series of consultation activities, including online surveys and face-to-face workshops, to gather insights and perspectives shaping this Draft Housing Strategy. The Council invites community members to provide their valuable feedback on the Draft Strategy, underscoring the importance of community participation in shaping the future of housing within the Ballina Shire. To contribute your insights and ideas, please visit yoursayballina.com. au/housing-strategy. Together, let us chart a course towards a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient housing landscape for all residents of the Ballina Shire.

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Lorikeet paralysis still a mystery By Tim Howard The mystery affliction that paralyses rainbow lorikeets has returned with a vengeance in the Clarence Valley and caused veterinarians and wildlife carers to be overwhelmed with requests to help. The severity of the outbreak has prompted Animal rescue services WIRES and and community services provider Livable in Grafton to set up a central hub for care and recovery of the birds at 8 Kemp St, Grafton. Livable, local volunteer Robyn and WIRES will maintain the centre for the next two weeks for people to drop in any sick lorikeets they find. As of last week an estimated 1000 lorikeets with the disease had been brought to WIRES and local vets, who have been the primary drop off point. He said the best thing to do for anyone who finds a sick bird was to catch it with a towel and put it into a box and take it to the sick lorikeet drop off in Kemp St, or take it a vet that sees birds or at least call the clinic first. In response to the disease, Sydney University has set up a citizen science project to uncover the cause of the disease.

Lead researcher Professor David Phalen said the source of the problem remained a mystery. “Now, our best hypothesis is that the cause of LPS is a toxin the that lorikeets are exposed to during the warmer months of the year,” he said. “Most likely it’s an ingested toxin, possibly associated with eating decomposing fruit. This, however, is not proved. “None the less, we are encouraging people to pick up fallen fruit from trees in their yard and placing it in a covered bin until it can be disposed of. “We are also encouraging people to make sure that their compost bins and piles are covered so that birds cannot get access to them.” Sydney University has a large research group looking into the cause of LPS, but is looking for more citizen scientists to help on the project. “We require citizen scientists within the designated study site to report observations on iNaturalist of what plant species/food sources the rainbow lorikeets were observed feeding on,” he said. “Our objective is to collect as many observations as possible from citizen scientists

Rescued lorikeets recuperating after being rescued and brought into a WIRES care centre.

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to ducks, saying the symptoms, were similar, but more likely to come from botulism exposure.

to do some testing.” He said botulism in ducks occurs during this time of the year and it is very likely that the ducks that are showing signs similar to LPS, have been exposed to botulism toxins.He said there is good information ion botulism in a fact sheet on botulism on the Wildlife Health Australia’s website. He was duck owners to ensure that they don’t have access to compost heaps or any other sources of maggots. “Maggot growing on the carcasses of other ducks or other animals can concentrate the botulism toxins,” he said. “Certain water bodies also can develop the right conditions for botulism outbreaks and pet ducks should be kept away from ponds and wetlands for the time being. The university website warns LPS is afflicting wild rainbow lorikeets

If you find a lorikeet that cannot fly, use a towel to pick it up – they bite. Place a towel in the bottom of a box/basket. Roll a hand towel up and into the shape of a U. If the bird cannot stand, place it in the U so the neck is supported. You can place a small dish of water can for the bird to drink from.

rainbow lorikeets are feeding on. “This will assist as in identifying what plants or other food sources researchers should sample and test in further studies.” But researchers have played down fears the disease has spread

“The signs that lorikeets exhibit with LPS are virtually identical to the signs of botulism poisoning in waterfowl,” Prof Phalen said. “We have not found a connection between botulism exposure and LPS yet, but we continue

that causes the birds to become paralysed and unable to fly. This disease is seasonal, occurring between October and June, with the highest number of cases happening between December and February. The sick birds require intensive care followed by long-term rehabilitation, wearing on the resources of both veterinarians and wildlife carers. The seasonality of the disease suggests a blooming/fruiting period of the toxic plant that occurs during October to June. The distribution of the locations where lorikeets are found is not random, suggesting that if a toxic plant is the cause of LPS, the plant occurs in some areas but not others. The university wants to recruit citizen scientists to gather data. If you live within the study site and are interested in the project, you can find out how at this site: https://www. sydney.edu.au/science/ our-research/researchareas/veterinary-science/ lorikeet-paralysissyndrome-project/ submit-your-observation. html For more information on what to do if you find a paralysed lorikeet, contact WIRES at 1300 094 737.

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Pay rise for GM ‘obscene’ says councillor Clarence Valley Council will award its general manager Laura Black a 2% pay rise – $7200 a year – if a mayoral minute to be heard at an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday is successful. Mayor Peter Johnstone has brought forward the minute to note the Annual Performance Management report from the Performance Management Review Panel. The panel recommended Ms Black receive a pay increase back dated to October 7 last year. Cr Johnstone’s minute released with the business paper on Monday is a glowing endorsement of the general manager’s performance. Over two pages he listed dozens of council’s programs and achievements as examples of the general manager’s strong leadership. But the machinations behind the calling of this extraordinary meeting

are bizarre. It has been revealed four councillors: former mayor Ian Tiley and former deputy mayor Greg Clancy, the current deputy Jeff Smith and Bill Day, a councillor with experience on two different councils called the meeting. They called it to deal with some matters concerning senior staff at council. But Cr Clancy said there was a change in plans on Monday when other councillors called a rival extraordinary meeting to bring forward the mayoral minute. “We decided for strategic reasons it was best to withdraw,” Cr Clancy said. “The mayoral minute was going to be presented at the February 27 meeting and it seems fairly clear they brought forward their motion to undermine our motion.” Cr Clancy said he was not sure why it was necessary to call an extraordinary meeting to deal with the mayoral minute, unless it was a tactical move. “Extraordinary

meetings are usually called to deal with business that’s urgent and can’t wait for the next monthly meeting,” he said. “The general manager’s performance review would have been included in the February 27 meeting, so there’s no pressing reason it should have been called, unless it was designed to undermine ours.” Cr Day was more outspoken. He said the extraordinary meeting that would go ahead on Thursday “hijacked” the meeting first called. “We could have held our meeting after the meeting to hear the mayoral minute, and risk our item being declared a direct negative of what had been just decided,” he said. “We decided it best to withdraw and let them deal with the embarrassment of explaining why they had called an extraordinary meeting when one wasn’t needed. “It’s strange politics.” He described the move to award the general

manager a pay rise in these times as “obscene”. “The NSW Government has put a freeze on pay rises for politicians and senior staff,” he said. “This is the only way, by a performance review, that a general manager can get an increase in remuneration. “In a time of crazy inflation where people on fixed incomes and pensions are struggling to pay their rates, we’ve said ‘stuff you’ to pensioners, someone on $350,000 a year is not getting enough.” The mayoral minute justified the decision increase Ms Black’s pay packet saying the Circular to Councils 23-11 from the Office of Local Government noted that the annual increments in salary that are normally awarded to general managers did not happen this year. It said the reasons

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on Thursday once the moves had been made. He said under both the Local Government Act and the council’s Code of Meeting Practice once the call had been legally made the meeting had to proceed. “I didn’t call the meetings, they were called by other councillors,” he said. “I can’t comment on the motivations of other people.” Cr Johnstone did not want to be drawn on the optics of giving a highly paid staff member a pay rise. He noted that it was a process recommended in the Circular to Councils and when the review process had taken place the numbers had fallen that way. But he said it was awkward for councils to deal with these matters because it was something that put councillors in the firing line.

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were explained in the circular, together with the statement that this was an unintended consequence of a decision made in respect to workers in state government. The circular also explains that this consequence can be mitigated by councils by using the performance pay rise provisions in general managers contracts. The CVC GM Performance Review panel recommended that this provision be used to increase the salary of Ms Black. The Wage Price Index was 4% in September 2023 and the inflation rate was 5.6%. A 2% performance related pay increase would therefore suggest a drop in real terms when compared to inflation. Mayor Johnstone said there was not escaping an extraordinary meeting

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Casino Beef Week 2024: A Launch Event to Remember

Casino, NSW – 12th of February, 2024 – The Casino Beef Week Promotion Committee is thrilled to announce the successful launch of the countdown to Casino Beef Week 2024, marked by a vibrant and engaging event held at Casino Golf Club, on Saturday the 10th of February 2024. This year, as we embark on a 100-day journey towards the muchanticipated festival, the spirit of community and celebration is stronger than ever. A Tradition of Excellence and Community Spirit Celebrating its 42nd anniversary, Casino Beef Week is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of the Northern NSW community. As one of the region’s most significant cultural and agricultural highlights,

the festival showcases the best of Casino, from our world-class beef industry to the rich tapestry of local culture and community life. Launch Event Highlights The launch event set the stage for what promises to be one of the most dynamic and inclusive Beef Weeks to date. In the presence of community members, sponsors, and dignitaries, the event paid homage to the festival’s rich history while ushering in an era of new initiatives and celebrations. Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors The success of Casino Beef Week is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, including The Casino Food Co-op, Casino RSM, Richmond Valley Council, the Department

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Save Wallum campaigners ready to fight off bulldozers By Sarah Waters Supporters of the Save Wallum campaign ensure there will be ‘a big community presence’ if developers try to proceed with earthworks on the unspoiled coastal heathland in Brunswick Heads. Byron Shire Council staff will issue the subdivision works certificate for early stage one works to begin on the major and highly controversial housing estate, the developer has named as ‘Wallum.’ Wallum, or wallum country, is actually, a coastal ecosystem along south-east Queensland, and northern NSW, characterised by flora-rich shrubland and heathland. Developer Clarence Property Pty Ltd plan to build 124 residential lots, three medium density lots and supporting infrastructure on the culturally sacred and ecologically significant land at 15 Torakina Road, Brunswick Heads. It is home to numerous threatened species, including nine federally listed Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) such as the critically endangered Swift Parrot and Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail. More than 5000 people have thrown their support behind the Save Wallum campaign since it started more than six months ago.

Campaigners have spent countless hours combing through environment and planning laws to try and stop what they call a ‘zombie development’ which was approved due to a loophole in NSW planning legislation. The proposal for the Wallum housing development was approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) in May 2023. Save Wallum spokesperson and local ecologist James Barrie said the development did not reflect current environmental or cultural concerns and requirements. At last week’s Byron Shire Council meeting he told councillors if they approved the subdivision works certificate, they were perpetuating known, incorrect information and allowing destruction of a precious environment. “Corrections by expert (independent) ecologist David Milledge need to be heeded in detail and the plans updated to include the statutory requirements for the threatened species concerned,” he said. Mr Barrie said Eucalyptus Signata at the site had been previously misidentified as Eucalyptus Racemosa. “Significant koala feed trees have not been identified in the plans. “We still don’t know the actual number of koala feed trees to be removed.

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“This demonstrates the basic information that was requested, can’t be answered from the expert reports. “So how can a VMP (vegetation management plan) address impacts on threatened species such as the koala when we don’t even know the number of koala feed trees to be removed,” he said. Mr Barrie also slammed the developer’s ‘revised froglet management plan’ and stated there was no scientific evidence that artificially constructed frog ponds have ever worked. Hundreds of community members were present at the meeting, voicing their disapproval - as they have done for months – about the

development. Councillors went into deadlock with four voting in favour to approve the subdivision certificate and four against. After hours of debate, Mayor Michael Lyon used his casting vote to determine the matter, voting in favour of approving the application. Mr Lyon said he had made it ‘crystal clear’ from the beginning that council were limited in their power as the Northern Rivers Planning Pannel (NRPP) had already approved the development. He said it would be better to have discussions with the developers about preserving parts of the site rather than ending up in court and potentially coming out with

nothing. The early stage one ‘ecological rehabilitation works’ certificate for the subdivision to start was subject to discussions to clarify some potential errors including, the VMP being updated. Councillor Peter Westheimer, who was against the subdivision certificate being issued, asked ‘how much are the community willing to risk for Wallum.’ “I’d say a considerable amount,” Mr Westheimer said. “Risking that the council has to go to court and the council will have costs, that’s just the way it is. “I’ve been involved in lots of these issues since the early nineties, and it takes guts for the community, and it takes energy … but the community can win. “Let’s look at some of the terms being thrown around in the environmental management plan, we have a ‘habitat translocation plan’ a ‘revised froglet management plan’ these terms are increasingly dystopian. “They are all about humans trying to manage an environment which they want to destroy but trying to make themselves feel better along the way,” he said. Supporter of the Save Wallum campaign Maria Lloyd said she and many others were left ‘really

disappointed’ by the decision. “We really hoped council would step up and support the community,” Ms Lloyd said. “We’ve had incredible community support for this issue for months, council have received thousands of emails from members of the public. “The issues of the environmental significance of the site and cultural values of the area have been brushed aside in favour of negotiations with a developer who has shown no respect for the area,” she said. The Northern Rivers Times was unable to contact the developer before this story went to print. But they told ABC they rejected claims from Save Wallum that environmental and cultural assessments carried out were inadequate. Clarence Property’s managing director Peter Fahey has stated they have been rigorous and recent and gone through all the processes set out by the state government and the council. A follow up on the developer’s comments will be in next week’s edition. The Federal Environment Department said Clarence Property had been notified of its obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

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In all our lives there are figures, if not someone that outright looms Mt Everest-like above every granted norm in your field of interest or expertise, and simply beckons you toward an appreciation of far greater things. That very person for me, is the Bengali writer – Rabindranath Tagore. Little wonder, if not eerily apt then, that his last name even rhymes with the heightened, albeit heightening English word – ‘awe’. As the first Asian individual to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1913), Tagore remains the only person to have ever penned two national anthems and also influence the actual writing of a third. The illustrious title of ‘trailblazer’ even seems grossly insufficient for such a mercurial cultural icon as Tagore, being also the first Indian to be knighted and in-turn to give the title back, in protest of atrocities committed by the British against his fellow citizens. No stranger to the truly eclipsing nature of loss, or the far-flung throes and dark cast shadows of personal grief; having suffered the early passing of his wife, beloved sister-in-law and three of his five children, it is all the more astonishing that Tagore became the supremely selfless and universal writer he did. Or it is perhaps because of such endured and risen above tragedy that he acquired the depth of voice and vision that informs his work, and still resonates to this day. Not often can you

say – “I will thank one person” for the abiding passion that you have for anything in particular, but I can, when it comes to the alluring field that is literature for me, and how it so inherently features, and so utterly frames my world and the absolute wonder I have for it. Many years ago, I remember sitting in the old Sydney City library trying to finish off a now long forgotten essay, and I happened to glance up at an old faded anthology of an Indian writer that I decided for some unknown reason to just take down from the shelf for a look. As such, what ensued would become one of the most significant happenings, if not turning points of my entire life. I’ll never forget the impact of the first passage I read after randomly opening the book: “The little flower lies in the dust. It sought the path of the butterfly.” What I didn’t know then, but fully appreciate now was how William Butler Yeats got brought to tears in a café after reading Tagore for that first tantalising time. It is one of those irreversible givens in life, that you can never relive your truly great experiences for the first time over again. And it is in this spirit that I am envious of anyone who has yet to encounter the artistic gifts and riches of Rabindranath Tagore, for quite simply, if you have not – then what you have in store is a complete and utter revelation, as to what can be done with the awe-inspired aid of words.

NEW DATA SHOWS HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS AMONG THE NSW LOCATIONS MOST IMPACTED BYon theFLOODING Inland towns and tourist erosion. list of suburbs topographical data, hotspots feature highly on the list of the top 20 New South Wales suburbs affected by flooding now, and in the future, according to new data. Rural Narrabri in the State’s Northwest, comes in at number one for current flooding risk and is also number one on the list of Top 20 NSW suburbs affected by flooding in 30 years, according to data from Groundsure ClimateIndex™ reports, available through InfoTrack. Rounding out the top five are Northern New South Wales’ Moree at number two, the Central West’s Forbes at number three, Walgett in the State’s North at number four, and the Riverina’s Moama at five. Popular tourist locations also feature – the beautiful coastal town of Yamba, a mecca with holidaymakers, is named at number eight, Grafton in the Northern Rivers comes in at number 13, with bustling Port Macquarie, on the mid north coast, at number 15. The Central Western town of Dubbo sneaks in at number 20 on the list. Groundsure CEO Dan Montagnani said sophisticated data and modelling is used to assess flood risk now and in the future. “The data and models use high-resolution

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in 30 years, effectively swapping places with Condobolin. “The minimal variation between current and future flooding impact rankings can be attributed to the inherent nature of flood risk, which is primarily governed by topography. There is very little addition of new high-risk areas,” Mr Montagnani said. Homebuyers are encouraged to take advantage of the ClimateIndex™ reports which are a new tool, available only to prospective buyers in New South Wales, which analyses data not only on flooding but also bushfires and coastal

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Farmers can be part of the solution for housing crisis At today’s National Regional Housing Summit, the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on policymakers to shine a light on how farmers can be part of the solution to Australia’s deepening housing crisis. The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) today released regional figures showing the median house price has jumped 54.2% and the rental vacancy rate has dropped to 1.2%. NFF President David Jochinke said: “It’s no secret agriculture is struggling with workforce shortages, and one of the biggest barriers to getting employees on farm is a lack of regional housing. “What adds complexity to agriculture’s housing

requirements is not only do farmers want to attract permanent workers, but they also rely on a seasonal workforce for planting and harvest time.” Mr Jochinke said the RAI’s push to develop bespoke housing options was a step in the right direction. “Let’s get all ideas on the table so we find smart solutions and get the balance right between meeting housing demand and, to quote Darryl Kerrigan, maintain regional Australia’s charm.” The NFF wants to see a boost in the regional housing mix of on-farm accommodation and traditional housing. “Farmers can be part of the solution to the regional housing crisis.” Mr Jochinke said on-farm solutions

provided a double win by eliminating the need for seasonal workers to find accommodation in nearby towns and travelling long distances each day, while also freeing up housing in regional communities. “An accelerated depreciation or instant asset write-off scheme could incentivise farmers to invest in housing and accommodation. “As it stands, the Fringe Benefits Tax discourages farmers from providing housing and accommodation for employees.” Solutions also include reducing red tape through simplifying planning rules and making sure the Government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund focuses on the regions.

Minister Speaks on Train Line Reinstatement By Samantha Elley The Minister for Regional Rail and Roads Jenny Aitchison addressed to parliament last Thursday in reply to the petition presented to the State Parliament asking for reinstatement of passenger services from Armidale to Wallangarra. The Minister referred to regional transport providing better outcomes for health, education, jobs and opportunity. The petition was presented to the lower house by Member for New England Adam Marshall acknowledging the hard work amassing 10,740 signatures by the Trains North group and President Mathew Tierney and also the predecessor group led by Rob Lenehan from Gyra. Jenny Aitchison mentioned previously operating a business in Walcha and the passenger train assisting tourist movements north of Tamworth. The government is able to assist with better connections for resources, markets, schools, hospitals and jobs. The Minister acknowledged Mathew, Allen and Colin from

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and disabled population suits a passenger train rather than coaches and today is not the end of the debate rather the beginning. Jenny Aitchison and Adam Marshall followed up the debate personally meeting with Allen Crosthwaite, Mathew Tierney and Joy King outside the House for coming to Sydney. It appears a favourable business study involving benefits and costs would provide the desired outcome to the people of the New England with increased commerce, tourism, education and health benefits.

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February 15, 2024!!!

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Diary of a Flood Survivor “Leemo has views on just about anything”

GIVING ‘MUM JANE’ TIPS ON AGEING ‘Yippee, I have read some thought-provoking stuff for ‘Mum Jane’. I just know she will be impressed and ‘probly put a swift plan into action when I tell her. (It’s ‘Leemo Cat’ here) I shall summons her immediately. ‘Mum, get here will you.’ Hmmm, her response was rather explicit. Eeek!? ‘Leemo, how many times must I tell you NOT to speak in such a disgraceful & rude tone of voice; I have tried to educate you to use a more refined approach when seeking attention. GOTTIT? (OMG, alright then, but I reckon some ‘suck-up’ stuff is called for.) ‘Mum, please sit with me ‘cos I have something to talk to you about. I’ve made you a cup of tea with 2 bikkies.’ She plonked down and said ‘get on with it please Leems, I’m very busy.’ OK, I started. ‘Mum, whilst you are well past the ‘recommended’ age of 40 mentioned in my research, I reckon it’s never too late to learn!! I read that people who start playing a musical instrument when they are over the age of 40 are more likely to have a much better memory in their ‘elderly’ years than those who don’t. Mum, the only music that wafts around our house from your feeble efforts is via the use of the little remotey things you press to turn on our radio, CD Player or Television; even “I” can do that, so why don’t you choose a musical instrument & go take tuition at maybe the U3A; your memory might improve; more tea dear Mum?’ Typical, she scowled at me! Mum is a small human, (only 5ft

2in) but she promptly sat up very straight in her chair making her look bigger and slightly fierce. ‘OK Leems, just sit right there; do not interrupt, and listen to what I have to say about my history of ‘LEARNING.’ I had piano lessons for many years. This resulted in my hands now looking like shrivelled chokoes instead of delicate digits ‘cos of the number of times my hands were hit with a ruler by my teachers. I practiced at home & my siblings would cover their ears, and leave our house to go climb trees. I was ALSO sent to Elocution lessons and was taught by Miss Bertha Anderson. I was quite good at this stuff, got to recite a poem called ‘The Little Snail’ in front of an Adjudicator & got a RIBBON! I tried ballet, but alas, efforts by Miss Shirley Tracey to instil some semblance of grace into my movements were short lived; she gave my fees back. Years later, I thought to learn guitar and become a ‘Wandering Minstrel’ & failed badly. I was also banned by my parents from ‘wandering’ outside our yard so that rather put paid to my Minstrel ling. So, Leems, I am not inclined to suddenly (in my elder years as you put it) learn to play a trombone, violin, or anything else akin to a noise producing instrument & have no intention of doing so.’ Hmmm, after a short deep meditation I had a plan. ‘MUM, you’re a CWA Member & said the celebration of the 100TH YEAR of your CWA Branch in Lismore is this year. SO, go get lessons on knitting & stuff from other CWA ladies? You’d still use your brain (perhaps?) & stave off memory loss. Whaddya reckon? Crikey, her face was like a red shrivelled choko when she spoke. ‘Leemo, butt out will you. I got a ‘MINUS D’ from Miss Helen at my last knitting lesson. I am a ‘Pickles, Chutney & Jam CWA Member; end of this ridiculous discussion. Go stare at grass and don’t bother me! Being ‘educated,’ I can take a hint. I’m off to catch up with my buddies and talk about our crabby humans. Nitey, Leemo.

The 25th wedding anniversary trip is over and its back to work and getting our head around the downstairs stage of all our renovations. We need to manage it as economically as possible as, of course, like most things these days, it is an expensive project. Our main goal is to get a new front door. While the light blue laundry door, of sorts, was handy to use as a front door when the

house needed to be locked up, it is time to get a proper front door. We still have the band aids I used, to show people the number of our house, stuck to the side windows with the original mud from the flood. Why clean it when you know it will be going? You just don’t realise sometimes how long things can take. Two years is creeping up fast and I will be so pleased when we finally

have ceilings and walls downstairs AND a door from the house to the garage. At the moment we are making do with a sheet of gyprock to stop the dog running out every time the garage door opens, or we drive the cars out. Our neighbours have celebrated that they have now finally finished everything they needed to do with the last project which was painting their front deck.

I am genuinely pleased for them, although we are half a house behind them. I know many other people are further back than that. So, after our lovely holiday, we will continue on with the Year of Finishing Renovations and hopefully by the time the 3rd year anniversary of the flood comes around, we will be in line with our neighbours. Little steps

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A portrait of a rural family’s life in hard times Title: Spuds, Rabbits and Flour Bags Author: Joy Rainey Price: $36.95 Publisher: Shawline Publishing By Samantha Elley There are many of us who would love the opportunity to sit down with our older relatives and have them open up about their lives before we were born. In Spuds, Rabbits and Flour Bags, Joy Rainey had that opportunity, staying faithful to the conversations she had with her mother and aunts and uncles about their lives as potato farmers and growing up through the Depression of the 1930s and World War Two. Written in her beautiful, lyrical style, Joy delves into the memories of her family members to help paint a picture for the reader, of the times and difficulties they faced. There is humour, sadness, joy and courage in the telling of these real life stories of a large farming family of 12 children. The era covered is 1920

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After the resounding success of last year’s Italian Song Workshop with the dynamic Edoardo Materassi, the Kyogle Semitones are delighted to announce that he will be returning on February 28 this year. All singers and choristers and from the region, present or past or just aspiring, are warmly invited to come and join in, to share in his charismatic and inspiring instruction. Participants will take part in the preparation of beautiful Renaissance madrigal, O Primavera by Claudio Monteverdi, which will be available to download on registration, as well as

some of his own works. Eduardo will also work on two charming Italian songs with the Semitones. Registrees are invited to attend the Semitones rehearsal on Wednesday February 28, 2024. February at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall (corner of Summerland Way and Stratheden Street) from 11am – 1.00pm to familiarise themselves with those. There is also a 3 day workshop with Edoardo in Byron Bay, 1–3 March, information at www.

thecreateescape.co, but it is a considerable coup for the Semitones and Director Fiona Kerr to have again tempted the maestro away from the coast out to Kyogle. He must have been impressed with our talent and enthusiasm last year! The workshop will be held at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall (corner of Summerland Way and Stratheden Street) from 11am-1pm. Admission, cash only, will be $20. ITALIAN SONG

WORKSHOP WITH EDUARDO MATERASSI Presented by Kyogle Semitones Community Choir Wednesday 28 February, 2024, 11am-1 pm Kyogle Public School Hall, Groom Street near Roseberry Sreet Participation cash only $40 at door Prior registration at mdoley@gmail.com To obtain link to workshop music scores

Significant milestone in Lismore’s recovery journey The closure of the Flood Recovery Centre at Carrington Street on February 8 marks a significant milestone in Lismore’s recovery journey, following nearly two years of dedicated service in assisting the community after the devastating floods of February 2022. As the Recovery Centre concludes its operations, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will step in to provide ongoing flood-related assistance from the same location at 14 Carrington Street. Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg expressed gratitude for the Centre’s role in supporting floodaffected residents and

businesses throughout the Lismore LGA, emphasizing that its closure signifies progress towards recovery. Mayor Krieg acknowledged the invaluable contributions of staff, volunteers, and community members who supported the Centre’s operations, particularly during the challenging initial period following the disaster. The Centre offered essential services such as grant support, recovery assistance, emergency accommodation, and mental health services, playing a crucial role in aiding the community’s recovery process. With declining visitation rates

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Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship Exhibitions Engaging Diverse Voices in Regional NSW Opportunities with Multicultural NSW Multicultural NSW is inviting residents from Northern NSW and New England North West regions who are deeply connected to their communities to provide valuable advice to the NSW Government through various advisory functions. Expressions of interest are sought for three distinct advisory functions, with a strong emphasis on reflecting the rich diversity of NSW in terms of gender, age, geographic location, cultural background, and inclusion of people living with disabilities. Successful candidates will be appointed by the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper MP. Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, is encouraging interested local residents to submit their expressions of interest by the closing date of Sunday, February 18, 2024. Advisory Board Multicultural NSW Multicultural NSW is currently seeking expressions of interest for Advisory Board members who come from diverse backgrounds, possess deep community ties, and exhibit crosscultural understanding and community leadership. Advisory Board members will leverage their skills, expertise, and lived experiences to amplify the voices of their communities, informing the initiatives of Multicultural NSW. The current Advisory Board Chairperson is former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Nick Kaldas APM. Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and

Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) Additionally, Multicultural NSW is seeking expressions of interest for two state-wide community engagement programs: the Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN). The RCNs will consist of 10 networks across NSW, each with up to 20 members. RCN members will provide invaluable insights into local issues affecting their lives and communities. Furthermore, each RCN will include at least one representative from the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. Three RCNs will be situated in the Greater Sydney area, namely North and East Sydney, Western Sydney, and South Sydney. The remaining seven RCNs will be based in various regional areas of NSW, including Northern NSW, New England North West, Western NSW, Illawarra and South East NSW, Hunter and Central Coast, Murray Lower Darling, and Riverina. Each RCN will also feature up to three young people aged 18-24 years, who will additionally form the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN). MYN members will convene regularly to provide insights and advice on issues pertinent to young people across the state. For further information and to submit expressions of interest, please visit the Advisory Positions page on the Multicultural NSW website.

Cher Breeze, The Chess Game Hyde Park, 2022. Courtesy of the artist.

The Grafton Regional Gallery proudly presents the solo exhibitions of the 2021 Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship recipients, Cher Breeze and Madeleine Richey, unveiling on Saturday, February 17. Official Exhibition Opening: Saturday, February 17, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Artists Talk: Saturday, April 13, 11 am Cher Breeze’s exhibition, “339 Steps…,” is the culmination of her Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship, during which she retraced the footsteps of her ancestors through the back alleys and cemeteries of Sydney. “339 Steps…” delves into Breeze’s reflections and recollections from this journey, interpreting them through markmaking as a means of discovering significance, expression, and empathy for the human experience. Continuing her lifelong exploration of her Kamilaroi heritage, Madeleine Richey utilized her 2022 Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship to delve deeper into her cultural

roots. Focused on her familial connections to Gunimaa (Mother Earth), Richey’s exhibition, “Proud To Be A Binge,” encapsulates her personal growth and cultural evolution during this period. The collection features mixed media pieces incorporating natural pigments alongside materials reflecting her off-country experiences, such as acrylic paint and raffia. The Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship stands as a cornerstone program designed to enrich and broaden

the professional development of artists in the Clarence Valley. Supported by the Yulgilbar Foundation and Clarence Valley Council, the fellowship provides financial backing for travel, materials, and associated expenses, empowering artists to pursue meaningful projects. Cher Breeze expressed gratitude for the invaluable support provided by the Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship, stating, “The Travelling Fellowship gave me the support I needed

Cher Breeze, The Chess Game Hyde Park, 2022. Courtesy of the artist.

to take time out and work on a specific project, one that was both professionally and personally significant to me.” Echoing similar sentiments, Madeleine Richey reflected, “My home country is a long way from here, and it is often hard to find the time and capacity to travel back there and connect to country. The Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship gave me the opportunity to work on a larger project – something I haven’t done before – so this has been really valuable.” “339 Steps…” and “Proud To Be A Binge” will be on display at the Grafton Regional Gallery until Sunday, April 28, 2024, alongside other compelling exhibitions including “Jennifer Keeler-Milne: Close Focus,” “Kellie O’Dempsey: Wish You Were Here,” and “Rindi Salomon & Andrew Shillam: Interior with Figures.” Bookings are recommended for attendance at the Official Opening. Please visit the Grafton Regional Gallery on Humanitix to secure your spot.

WARDELL WHARF REPAIRS SET TO START Commencing on Thursday, February 15, 2024, remediation works will begin on the flood-damaged Wardell Wharf. The council has enlisted the services of Hunter Wharf and Barge to execute the repairs, encompassing the restoration of the damaged wharf and boardwalk piles, along

with the installation of armour along the adjacent riverbank. To facilitate the repair process, two temporary piles will be installed in front of the existing jetty on Byron Street’s south side. This will enable a barge to transport rocks to the north side of the riverbank for the rock revetment works.

While the boat ramp will remain operational during the repairs, users should anticipate delays as the contractor will utilize the ramp for deliveries. Weather and site conditions permitting, the project is slated for completion by April 2024. Funded partially by the NSW Government’s

Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program, the total project cost amounts to $1.53 million, with $1.03 million allocated to Council for these essential repairs. For inquiries regarding this project, please reach out to the Civil Services Team at 1300 864 444.

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!"##"$%&#'&($%)&*+,-"$#', Pinkerton’s Casino When Sharon asked me if I had any thoughts and memories of Pinkerton in Casino? The request immediately bought back memories of living and growing up in the main shopping block of over 70years dating back to the early 50s where our family lived and breathed the shops in Casino. As a former managing director of George and Fuhrmann, President of the Casino Chamber of Commerce and MP for Lismore I certainly appreciated the extraordinary work and dedication It takes to run a successful business especially for 90 years. It is a mammoth task and one that reinforces the Pinkerton’s story, achievements and History. Pinkertons is not only part of Casino’s history but also part of the Northern Rivers History which is still going today thanks to Nella, Gary, John and their team reflecting their history and the outstanding service they provide not only to their customers but also their generous support of the community. The matriarch Nella, who has been described as a “Gem” in her own right is one of Australia’s oldest, and most respected jewellers To me at 92 Nella is the last person standing of shop owners operating in my early life and memory since the 50’s in Casino. (Yes there are other buisiness’s like Kwong Sings still operating 90yrs later with the next generation running them.) Congratulations Nella you have been an inspiration to us all and especially to Gary, John and Team a special thank you for your contribution to the 90 years of continual service by Pinkerton’s to the Northern Rivers and especially Casino. May God continue to bless you with health and happiness. - The Hon Thomas George

My friend Nella Pinkerton! I am not sure how long I have known Mrs. P, I am 71 years of age and I can’t recall not knowing her. It is also a great coincidence for you to call to write about her. My favourite 2 stories among many about her are as follows: Firstly, almost 50 years to the day I went into her shop to buy my wedding ring. I was to be married on 2nd February, 1974 and had just come home from Sydney for the wedding and to whisk my then young bride back to her new home (a fairly loose description, a 60 year old 2 bedroom flat on Willoughby Road) in Willoughby. Mrs. P served me and wished me all the best in her usual fashion, she was one of a kind, always gracious and never seemed troubled even by the most “picky” of customers. Even the smallest purchase brought the most polite and gracious response from her (I am sure she saved many a hapless husband/boyfriend from purchasing something that his partner would not like. But all done with such aplomb she convinced the hapless purchaser it was his greatest idea.) So my purchase of a wedding ring was could have been just another sale for her. As I was leaving she said with a little smile on her face “All the best Peter, you know I have never had any one come back and ask for a refund, so don’t you be the first.” My second story concerns she and her late husband Clive. I was a going home and I realised I had forgotten to pick up my watch that was in for repair. I got into the shop right on closing and she served me, I said I am going home to have a cold beer. She gave out a cackle of a laugh and said “I miss the old days Peter, There is just no fund any more everyone so serious about things. Clive and I with other shop owners would meet over at the Commercial and have a few grogs (yes her words), laughs, tell stories and then walk on home. They were really good days and we were young. Sometimes we overstayed and had a few more than usual, but no harm done, always turned up for work the next day. Never had to worry because we would walk home and the kids would be out playing any way.” I hope to have a drink with her again soon and yes I still wear that wedding ring. – Peter Walsh

Mayor’s message! On behalf of Richmond Valley Council, I would like to take a moment to extend my congratulations to the Pinkerton family and its team on reaching this incredible milestone of longevity in business. In an ever-changing and dynamic business landscape, it is remarkable to see a company not only survive but thrive for 90 years. Your commitment to customer satisfaction has undoubtedly been the driving force behind your success. Beyond business achievements, I also want to acknowledge the positive impact you have had on our community. From creating job opportunities and supporting local initiatives, your contributions and sponsorships have made a difference in the lives of many. Again, congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and here’s to many more years of success, growth and prosperity. Warm regards, – Cr Robert Mustow - Richmond Valley Council Mayor

Nella Pinkerton! Where would Casino and districts be without the iconic Pinkertons Jewellers. Serving the community for decades. For as long as i can remember Mr & Mrs Pinkerton (Clive and Nella) have been one of the finest business houses of Casino. Stalwarts of Casino. Mr Pinkerton was a very popular optometrist serving Casino and districts for many years along with working his jewellery store alongside Mrs Pinkerton. I have personally been dealing with Pinkertons for 50 years from buying jewellery, farewell, birthday and wedding gifts, to engraving, watch repairs and a special piece of jewellery made on request. No request was ever to large or to small for the beautiful Nella and her wonderful staff. we must also acknowledge the generosity of Pinkertons for any fundraising events, Nella has generously donated a gift to raffle, so many donations given over the many years. At our local Annual Beef Week Ball Pinkerton generously donate/create the stunning tiaras that the Beef week Queen is presented. We thank you Nella for your kindness. Another example of Pinkertons generosity. When my sister (Maureen) and her boyfriend (Jim) bought her engagement ring from Pinkertons 60 years ago, Nella gave my sister a crystal jewellery box for shopping at her store. Whilst the engagement ring was not extremely expensive both the ring and jewellery box are priceless today. Pinkertons are always open to anyone and everyone with a discount regularly given. Such a wonderful family business. Thank you Nella for all you have done/given to Casino and surrounds. Thank you for your beautiful professional service. Casino and beyond are truly grateful. – Betty Bennet

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hen the Pinkerton family arrived in Casino in 1933, they most likely had no idea of the impact and importance they would play in the history and retail needs of the community. “There had been a fire at the School of Arts in Casino in early 1930s,” said Gary Pinkerton, co-owner and grandson of the store owner of Pinkerton’s Jewellers, Harry Pinkerton. “My grandfather came to Casino after having a shop in Crookwell.

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cold at winter time and Harry was looking for somewhere warmer to move to. He had spoken with a commercial traveller who suggested he check out Casino.” Harry left Clive, his oldest son, in charge of the shop in Crookwell. “He was with his wife Lillian when they drove north up to Casino and decided to make a change.”

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The School of Arts building was partially complete after the fire when they arrived. Harry was offered a temporary shop in Walker street until the building was completed in Barker street in 1934. Harry and Lillian returned to Crookwell, sold up and moved to Casino opening the store for Christmas 1933. In 1934 they shifted around

the corner in 1934 to the newly built School of Arts building and this is where they stayed for the next 90 years. In the early years, Harry did watch and clock repairs as well as selling jewellery and giftware. They also sold wirelesses. Clive would often drive west of the range delivering wirelesses to families in the country. Both Harry and Clive were optometists as well. Jewellery and watch making is in the Pinkerton blood it seems, as Harry’s father, Robert, ran his own business

in Camden at the turn of the 20th century. When he started up his business in the village south-west of Sydney, he had already been working in the industry for over 20 years ago after he came out from Scotland in 1874 and worked in King Street, Sydney. In fact, Gary is the sixth generation of the family involved in the watch and jewellery trade. “In 1960 Dad (Clive) opened a shop in Lismore, in Magellan Street,” said Gary. The shop was next to Palings at the time.

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!"#$%&'(#)*++,%-%..%&*++'/&#++01 Around 1963, Clive was contacted by John Harvey of Harveys Jewellers, Grafton. An opportunity had opened up to buy a wholesale company in Sydney. Clive saw this as a way for independent jewellers in northern NSW and the Tablelands could come together to buy jewellery and gifware collectively at a wholesale rate. “I can remember travelling to Armidale one Saturday and staying at the Travelodge Motel,”

Gary said. Jewellers had travelled to have a meeting to decide whether to form a buying group and purchase Keith Pix & co. This was to become Australia’s first independent jewellers buying group. Pinkertons in Lismore had three more location changes. First to 126 Magellan Street, where they experienced the 1974 flood. Then further down the street to AGR’s corner

where they traded as Pinkerton and Ward until a fire in that building. And lastly to the corner of Molesworth and Woodlark street. In 1988 Gary opened Lismore Jewel Centre, which he operated until the February 2022 Lismore flood destroyed the building. He has just recently re-opened the shop and renamed it as Jewellery Design Centre and is now located in Shop 4 of the Star Court Arcade. Until Christmas 2023 Jon ran the shop along with Nella, and from January 2024 Gary has

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taken over. Nella started at Pinkertons in 1946 and having just turned 93, that is no mean feat. “It has been lovely to remember the people you meet over the years,” said Nella. “It’s been nice being able to serve locals and customers. Casino is a very friendly town.” Nella said it has been wonderful to watch families as the grow. “We’ve had them come in and buy their engagement rings, then their wedding rings, then anniversary gifts,” she said.

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“I don’t serve in the shop like I used to.” Nella points out the original shelving behind the counter, still there today and notes the changes that have happened through the industry. “It’s the old business I love,” she said. “Most people buy online today. It’s nice to have those people who come in and make you feel a part of the community.” The items that people buy has not changed that much, according to Nella.

“Once upon a time it was a chain around your neck,” she said. “It has not changed that much as we are still selling earrings and pendants but they are more upmarket now. “We do a lot of repair work in jewellery and watches, which used to be manual; now that watches are digital it is all battery-operated.” Nella also noted that cups, saucers and plates aren’t such big sellers like they used to be.

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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS GRAFTON BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONOVAN LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY - PH: 02 6643 4411 GRAFTON STORE CATTLE SALE 01/02/2024 Feeder Steers were the highlight at DLP’s monthly Store Cattle Sale, with a very good line up of steers over 350kg which were met with strong competition. A full field of commission buyers and outside agents were present with the majority of the yarding heading North of the border. Top priced feeders reached 382c/ kg for 440kg while lighter feeders with frame made to 396kg. Back grounders were very active on Steers 300kg + with the best reaching 420c/kg for 332kg. Weaner Steers sold firm to dearer whilst Heifers of all weights sold much stronger with not many sales under 300c/kg. Cows & Calves sold slightly dearer but still represented good value buying, selling from $725 to $1875 per unit. PTIC Cows sold to 306c/kg to restockers while most Cows went to processors from 255-270c/kg SALE HIGHLIGHTS A/c Toorooka Partnership sold Droughtmaster/Hereford Steers 420.2c/kg averaged 329.2kg - $1,383.16 p/hd A/c PL & J Parr sold Charolais Steers 382.2c/kg averaged 433.3kg - $1,656.20 p/hd A/c CA & KJ Hoffman sold Murray Grey Cross Steers 382.2c/kg averaged 420.6kg - $1,607.36 p/hd A/c DJ Bowles sold Angus Cross Steers 448.2c/kg averaged 250kg - $1,120.50 p/hd A/c Slack Smith Farming sold Angus Cross Steers 448.2c/kg averaged 222kg - $995 p/hd A/c RJ Moran & JL Hunter sold Santa Gertrudis Steers 434.2c/kg averaged 243kg - $1,055.11 p/hd A/c PT McInnerney & CP Johnson sold Angus Steers 428.2c/kg averaged 215kg – $920.63 p/hd A/c AE & TE Farrow sold Charolais Cross Heifers 356.2c/kg averaged 272.5lg - $970.65 p/hd A/c Gordonbrook sold Charolais Cross Heifers 324.2c/kg

WARWICK MC DOUGALL & SONS LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK AND DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 09/02/2024 Cattle , Sheep & Lamb as well as Pork and Poultry numbers were on the increase as the feed has improved the stock after the recent rainfalls.. The market is also moving out of the holiday period and back to normal operations. This is advantageous for both employers and the consumers. The markets were firm to ashade easier for most types. The light feed on end is showing a firm rate as opposed to the finished or trade types. Vealer steers av 400.2c/kg topping at 470.2c/kg or $871.20 to $1134.00 Vealer heifers av 327.1c/kg topping at 386.2c/kg or $763.83 to $1021.29 Feeder steers av 358.7c/kg topping at 388.2c/kg or $1359.40 to $1814.87 Feeder heifers av 300c/kg topping at 372.2c/kg or $1011.96 to $1533.40 Yearling steers av 356.3c/kg topping at 414.2c/kg or $1197.91 to $1718.67 Yearling heifers av 318.2c/kg topping at 358.2c/kg or $1009.10 to $1663.62 Steers av 316.6c/kg topping at 480c/kg or $1510.39 to $2037.11 Heifers av 286.9c/kg topping at 350c/kg or $1203.97 to $1824.28 Manufacturing steers av and topped at 240c/kg to return $1276.00 Cows av 249.5c/kg topping at 282.2c/kg or $1252.04 to $2001.05 Bulls av 296.2c/kg topping at 398.2c/kg or $1331.29 to $3377.75

averaged 283.9kg - $920.37 p/hd A/c WR Bultitude sold Brangus Cross Heifers 322.2c/kg averaged 401.4kg - $1,293.40 p/hd A/c SM & ML Gray sold Angus Heifers 340.2c/kg averaged 230kg - $782.46 p/hd A/c G & D Howard sold Angus Heifers 340.2c/kg averaged 243.3kg - $827.82 p/hd A/c Jane Cameron & Simon Wallace sold Droughtmaster Heifers 346.2c/g averaged 216kg - $748.18 p/hd A/c PT McInnerney & CP Johnson sold Angus Heifers 356.2 c/kg averaged 209kg - $745.75p/hd A/c Merabu Pty Ltd sold Angus Heifers 356.2c/kg averaged 175kg - $625.89 p/hd A/c Carol Mack sold Angus Heifers 368.2c/kg averaged 142.5kg - $524.68 p/hd A/c Slack Smith Farming sold a Brangus Cow 270c/kg weighed 575kg - $1,552 A/c SJ Hyatt sold Brangus PTIC Cows 306.2c/kg averaged 471.7kg - $1,444.24 p/hd A/c Flanagan & Rhodes sold an Angus PTIC Cow 270.2c/kg weighed 535kg – 1,445.57 A/c SJ Hyatt sold Brangus Cows & Calves $1700 p/unit. A/c MW & ML Perry sold Brangus Cows & Calves $ 1,875 p/ unit. A/c B Brotherson sold Brangus Cows & Calves $1,800.00 p/unit. UPCOMING SALES Tuesday 6th February 2024 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am Saturday 24th February 2024 – Clarence Valley Select Female & Breeder Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am Thursday 7th March 2024 – DLP Feature Weaner & Store Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 9am GRAFTON FAT CATTLE SALE 06/02/2024 Grafton’s Fat Cattle Sale lived up to its name with one of the biggest yarding of prime condition cattle to come forward for a very long time. Bullocks were well supplied along with a few good pens of Export Heifers. Cows were the majority of

Lambs topped at $211 to av $118.81 ($1down) Hoggets topped at $99 to av $67.57 ($2 down) Ewes topped at $91 to av $42.82 ($2down) Wethers topped at $80 to av $65.38 ($5 up) Rams topped at $128 to av $59.29 ($6 down) Lamb rams topped at $109 to av $61.89 ($4 down ) Ewe Lambs topped at $175 to av $154.74 ($27 down) The total yarding of 2355 head av $84.77 a drop of $18/ head week on week. Sows sold to $224, Gilts to $72, Boars from $62 to $82, Pork from $110 to $149, Stores from $36 to $155 Pullets sold to $24, Roosters to $20, Hens to $30, sets of Guinea fowl sold to $30, sets of chicks sold to $24, sets of Ducklings sold to $16. MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP AND LAMB REPORT Agents today yarded a total of 2355 head to the weekly sale. The market was firm for the heavier and good trade lambs , but eased slightly with the number of light and feed on lambs coming to the market. The mutton job was at a stall with the only interest in the heavy end or the restocker end for some select types. lambs topped at $211 to av $118.81($1down), Hoggets topped at $99 to av $67.57($2down), Ewes topped at $91 to av $42.82($2down),wethers topped at $80 to av $65.38($5 up), Rams topped at $128 to av $59.29 ($6 down), Lamb rams topped at $109 to av $61.89 ($4 down), Ewe lambs topped at $175 to av $154.27 ($27 down). The total sale average of 2355 came back at $84.77/head a drop of $18/ head week on week.

Dayne & Michelle Barrett sold Dorper lambs 50.3kg to Eversons for $161 John Larkin sold Dorper x lambs 65kg to Take It

the yarding with 500 mostly prime Cows on offer. The market couldn’t continue its upward trend with both Cows & Bullocks selling 5-10c/kg softer however prices were certainly satisfactory. There was not to many lines of Young Cattle sold but what was there held up fully firm. SALE HIGHLIGHTS A/c J Ramsey sold Charbray Bullocks 295c/kg averaged 612kg $1,805.82 p/hd A/c M & J Cotton sold Angus Cross Bullocks 280c/kg averaged 726.3kg - $2,033.50 p/hd A/c RJ Wright sold Brahman Cross Cows 265.2c/kg averaged 620kg - $1,644.24 p/hd A/c MJ & AJ Brown sold Brahman Cross Cows 260c/kg averaged 636.3kg - $1,654.25 p/hd A/c W & S Donoghue sold Charolais Cows 260c/kg averaged 658kg - $1,710.80 p/hd A/c WR Bultitude Pastoral sold Brahman Cross Cows 261.2c/kg averaged 559kg - $1,460.11 p/hd A/c Gordonbrook sold Brahman Cross Cows 256.2c/kg averaged 533.3kg - $1,366.40 p/hd A/c Iarra Pty Ltd sold Angus Cows 255.2c/kg averaged 513kg $1,309.18 p/hd A/c Timothy Cheers sold Hereford Cows 258.2c/kg averaged 678.8kg - $1,752.53 p/hd A/c B & W Borsato & R Caldieraro sold Charolais Cows 262.2c/ kg averaged 652.9kg - $1,711.79 p/hd A/c Orara Valley Farms sold Brahman Hereford Steers 382.2c/kg averaged 359kg - $1,372.10 p/hd UPCOMING SALES Tuesday 20th February 2024 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am Saturday 24th February 2024 – Clarence Valley Select Female & Breeder Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 11am Tuesday 20th February 2024 – Grafton Fat Cattle Sale | Grafton Saleyards | 8am

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Easy Meats for $211, 53.3kg ram lambs to Take It Easy Meats for $101, 75.45kg hoggets to Thomas Foods for $91,30kg lambs to GR Prime for $65, 50kg hoggets to restockers for $59, Ewe & Lamb unit s to restockers for $145, Ewes to Eversons for $59, Rams to restockers for $69 Vermont Past Co sold 1st x Dorset lambs 49.35kg to Eversons for $144, 47.92 to Thomas Foods for $139 Rebecca Perrin sold Dohne x lambs 47.5kg to Thomas Foods for $120, hoggets 50.7kg to Eversons for $80, ewes to Thomas Foods for $60 Dugald & Jenny Spenceley sold Dorper suckers 47.1kg to Leslie lamb for $148 Dalmeny Farms sold Dorper lambs 55.25kg to Eversons for $166, 46kg to Thomas Foods for $139, 45kg to Warwick Meats for $132,45kg to Gr Prime for $129, 39.5kg to restockers for $100, 38.75kg hoggets to Eversons for $70 Jack Dwan sold Merino wethers to Eversons for $68 Warragumba Past sold Dorper x ewes to Thomas Foods for $55 Rory & Kathy Frost sold Dorper lambs 44kg to Eversons for $147 Ross & Heather Barr sold Aussie white x lambs 37.9kg to restockers for $97, 32.6kg to restockers for $79 Michael Longhurst sold Dorper x lambs 48.5kg to Eversons for $140, 51.25kg hoggets to Eversons for $80

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no-nonsense Virgo. So people don’t care how SOLUTION funny, friendly and fabulous you are – they just want to know you can do your job promptly and competently. With the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune transiting through your family zone, don’t neglect the needs of your home and loved ones. Accept your domestic responsibilities with a sunny Sagittarian smile! CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) This week there’s a Full Moon in your adventure/ aspirations zone, and the Venus/Mars conjunction boosts confidence and self-esteem. So it’s a good time to grab the Goat by the horns and initiate some long-overdue changes – especially involving travel, education, communication and community connections. Be inspired by fellow Capricorn, writer Simone de Beauvoir: “Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.” AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Saturday’s Full Moon stimulates your sexuality and secrets zones, so expect a dramatic week full of passion and/or intrigue. Also, with no less than five planets transiting through your sign (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto) it’s time to be creative, communicative, bold and brave! Draw inspiration from birthday great, writer Anais Nin (who had the Sun in Pisces and Mercury in Aquarius): “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Compassionate Venus links up with dynamic Mars in your humanitarian zone, so be proactive Barbara Midgley about helping others. Can you do some volunteer work, start a fundraiser, or organise a working bee? Plus – with the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces – you’ll feel like daydreaming, visualising and creating even more than usual as you perform, paint, draw, dance, write, sing or play music. The Full Moon’s in earthy Virgo, so make your dreams a reality!

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Fit the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 into the hexagons so that where the hexagons touch, the numbers will be the same. No number is repeated in any hexagon.

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ASTROLOGY with Joanne Madeline Moore

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.55 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 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 MOVIE: Dead In The Water. (2021, Mav) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa) 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 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 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. (PGas) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Nullarbor Pt 2 – Turning Back Time. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross investigates soil safety. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav) Part 1 of 4. Evidence emerges of foul play in the death of the patriarch of Stourwick Hall. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 10.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.10 Tenable. (R) 12.55 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mal, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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10.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 11.00 The Cook Up. 11.30 My Greatest Dishes. 12.30pm Bizarre Foods. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Dolce India. 2.00 My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Cook Like An Italian. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Taiwan Bites. 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 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 Prime Time. 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.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. The Saudi Tour. H’lights. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PG, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Apollo Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PG) 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGas, R) 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (Mv, R) 11.25 In Therapy. (Mls, R) 2.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 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) A look at immigration, customs and quarantine. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is lured out of hiding. Matt Damon. 9.50 MOVIE: Green Zone. (2010, Malv, R) A rogue military officer uncovers a conspiracy in Baghdad at the outset of the Iraq war. Matt Damon, Brendan Gleeson. 12.10 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) 8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) 11.30 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (MA15+adl, R) 12.40 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.05 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Postcards. (PG) 3.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 7. Finals. 5.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-pressure, high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Follows crews from the North West Ambulance Service as they deal with all manner of crises. 11.15 FBI: International. (Mv, R) Cameron’s friend from the US Navy calls in a favour to help her find her nephew, who has gone missing in Crete. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 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? 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters. 11.10 Portlandia. 11.55 Black Mirror. 1.10am To Be Advised. 2.15 Unprotected Sets. 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm MOVIE: Sione’s Wedding. (2006, M) 1.55 The Story Of. 2.25 Asia’s Next Top Model. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 MOVIE: Still Standing. (2022, PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible. (2022, M) 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 House Of Wellness. 12.30pm Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. Top 10 Shootout. 5.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Apollo Stakes Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 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 Explore. 10.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. Noon MOVIE: Suspect. (1960, PG) 1.40 MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 7. Heats. 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Camper Deals. Noon Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 2.00 48 Hours. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.40 School Of Rock. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.30 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.45 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.10 The Legend Of Korra. 8.30 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.55 First Day. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.40 All-Round Champion. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am On The Waterfront. Continued. (1954, PG) 7.50 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 9.45 Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams. (1990, PG, Japanese) 11.55 Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 2pm The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.20 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Road House. (1989) 10.35 Blue Velvet. (1986, MA15+) 12.50am Bleed For This. (2016, M) 3.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Pre-Game. 2.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Morning session. 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Barbie Skipper And The Big Babysitting Adventure. (2023) 2.20 MOVIE: The Pink Panther Strikes Again. (1976, PG) 4.30 Mick Fanning Charity Golf Day. 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Bride Wars. (2009, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Two Weeks Notice. (2002, PG) 11.20 Dating No Filter. 11.50 The E! True Hollywood Story. 12.50am Kardashians. 1.50 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 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Australian Survivor. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 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. 2pm ABC News. 2.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.25 Nemesis. 10.00 Nemesis: Behind The Scenes. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 The Cook Up. 3.30 Far Eastern Odyssey. 4.40 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong. 5.40 Khanh Ong’s Wild Food. 6.35 Homegrown Tastes South Africa. 7.35 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Lovers’ Guide. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Brazil Untamed. 2.30 NITV News: Nula. 3.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 3.10 Going Places. 4.10 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.20 Who Killed Malcolm X. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 Kura. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors. 8.30 MOVIE: Insidious. (2010, M) 10.20 MOVIE: The Fade. (2012, M) 11.15 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 Impossible. 3.30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 4.30 Island Of Bryan. 5.30 Revealed. 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 NewsNight. 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 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 North Beach Football Club. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Interstate C’ships. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PGa, R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. Takes a look at the best in local food, affordable weekend ideas and great escapes.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. (PG) 10.30 Surfing Australia TV. 11.00 Family Drives. (R) 12.00 Fishing Aust. 12.30 Building Icons. (Premiere, PG) 1.30 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PGal, R) 3.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGd, 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 Pooches At Play. (R) 11.00 Buy To Build. (R) 11.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (Return, PG) 8.30 Total Control. (Final) The fallout from the vote continues. 9.30 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) Nikki is forced to face her past. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Final, Mdlv, R) 11.25 Harrow. (Mv, R) 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Final, Mal, R) 1.15 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.05 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure. (PGav) 8.20 Putin’s Stolen Children. 9.55 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (Mav, R) 11.05 Muhammad Ali. (PGasvw, R) 1.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 9.35 What The Killer Did Next: Michael Ryan. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister. 10.35 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Malv) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, 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) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 Murder In The Family: Jennifer Cronin. (MA15+al) 11.00 The First 48. (MA15+al, R) 11.50 Family Law. (Ma, R) 12.40 Building Icons. (PG, R) 1.30 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. (R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 8. Finals. 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) The NCIS team investigates a cold case involving World War II-era bones on the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, and are shocked to learn they belong to a 100-year-old survivor. 11.00 FBI: International. (Mav, R) A US intelligence negotiator goes missing. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Queerstralia. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.35 Doc Martin. 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.05am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Super Maximum Retro Show. 12.30 Noisey. 1.25 Rise. 2.20 Jungletown. 3.10 The Casketeers. 4.10 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.20 Joy Of Painting. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Search For El Dorado. 9.20 Cracking The Code. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 DVine Living. 11.30 Animal Rescue. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Vera. 10.35 Call The Midwife. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976, PG) 12.30pm MOVIE: Watch Your Stern. (1960, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 8. Heats. 7.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 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. 3.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Central Coast Mariners 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. 4.30pm Mystery Lane. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.15 Total Drama Island. 5.40 School Of Rock. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.45 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.10 The Legend Of Korra. 8.35 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.55 First Day. 9.20 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.45 All-Round Champion. 10.35 Rage. 11.40 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Final Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.55 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.45 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 10.45 Hope Gap. (2019, M) 12.40pm Bleed For This. (2016, M) 2.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 4.30 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 Riders Of Justice. (2020, MA15+, Danish) 10.40 Caesar Must Die. (2012, M, Italian) 12.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Pre-Game. 2.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown). 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Late afternoon session. 9.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 MOVIE: An American Pickle. (2020, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Water Horse. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2009, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Fast Five. (2011, M) Midnight Medium. 1.50 Rich House, Poor House. 2.40 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 9.00 Australian Survivor. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 20. Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 20. Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.30 Charmed. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final) 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. 2.30pm Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Lovers’ Guide. 4.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong. 5.30 Bizarre Foods. 6.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 6.30 French Country Cooking. 7.30 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 8.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 9.35 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. 10.30 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 Away From Country. 2.00 VICE Sports. 3.00 Impact! Wrestling Down Under 2023. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Just Another Day In Indulkana. 6.10 News. 6.20 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.20 Monochrome: Black, White And Blue. 8.30 One Of Ours. 10.05 MOVIE: Not Without My Daughter. (1991, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Half-Price Paradise. 11.30 Christina On The Coast. 12.30pm Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Ugliest House In America. 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 Triple Digit Flip. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Sunday Showdown. 8.00 The Jury. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 10.30 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, February 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.00 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGav, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Daniel O’Donnell: Home To Donegal. (PG) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. (PGal, 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 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 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. (PGls, R) 1.30 Getaway. (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 GCBC. (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. (PGas, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 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 Australian Story. (Return) 8.30 Four Corners. (Return) 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. (Return) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Weekly. (R) 11.40 Planet America. (R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.00 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Why Are You Like This. (Mls, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (Ms) 8.30 Finding Your Roots. (Return, Mav) 9.30 The 2010s. (Premiere, MA15+av) 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Blanca. (Malv) 12.35 Silent Road. (Premiere, Ma) 4.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.00 The Irrational. (Mav) A journalist asks Mercer for help. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.30 Curse Of The Chippendales. (Malsv, R) 12.30 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.10 Big Miracles. (Malm) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 11.30 Court Cam. (MA15+alv, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 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. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+sv, R) The body count escalates as a local FBI case involving two murdered women and a host of powerful men turns into a manhunt for the dangerous leader of a far-reaching criminal enterprise. 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 Riley Rocket. 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: Savile. 11.25 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 QI. 12.25am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.15 MOVIE: Mystery Road. (2013, M) 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm Most Expensivest. 12.40 MOVIE: The Big Squeeze. (2021, M) 1.55 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.00 Planet A. 2.50 Most Expensivest. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Bad Education. (Premiere) 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Last Chance Learners. 2.00 Weekender. 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 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (Return) 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. (Return) 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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. 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 First Day. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 AllRound Champion. 10.30 Rage. 11.35 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Satellite Boy. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 9.10 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 11.25 The Cassandra Crossing. (1976, M) 1.50pm The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 3.40 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 5.40 The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 7.50 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 9.30 Enforcement. (2020, MA15+, Danish) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. New Year Derby. Highlights. 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 Deep Water Salvage. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 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: Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels. (1998, MA15+) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The Nanny. 12.10am Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 The Middle. 10.30 Friends. Noon Charmed. 2.00 Ghosts. 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. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 China Tonight. Midnight News. 12.30 Q+A. 1.30 News. 1.45 The Business. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Cook Like An Italian. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Hidden Gems. (Premiere) 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Malaysia Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.00 Long Weekend In... With Rory O’Connell. 8.30 Nadiya’s Asian Odyssey. 9.35 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 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 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Karla Grant Presents. 9.15 The Redfern Story. 10.20 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Hunters. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Getaway. Noon Triple Digit Flip. 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 Help! I Wrecked My House. (Return) 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Ugliest House In America. 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 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Following The Drug Money. (PG, R) 10.30 One Plus One. (a, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PGa, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 New Breed: The Rise Of The Social Entrepreneur. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. (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 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 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 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 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 Better Date Than Never. (Return, PG) 9.00 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Q+A. (R) 12.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.15 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.05 Tenable. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 8.35 Franklin. (MA15+l, R) 10.20 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGa, R) 11.15 SBS World News Late. 11.45 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Premiere, Malv) 12.40 Infiniti. (MA15+av, R) 3.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mal, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.00 First Dates UK. (Ml) 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml, R) 12.45 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 1.45 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ml) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Travel Guides NZ. (PGl, R) 11.30 Family Law. (Ma) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team searches for Gibbs after wreckage of his boat is discovered. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The team receives a cryptic message. 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 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Back. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 MOVIE: Carol. (2015, M) 1.45am Unprotected Sets. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 6.50 News. 7.20 WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Most Expensivest. 12.30 Devoured. 1.20 Cryptoland. 1.50 One Star Reviews. 2.20 Earthworks. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 1.55 Dr Quinn. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: The Playboy Of The Western World. (1963, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 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 Buy To Build. 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. 10.20 FBI. 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 Hardball. 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 Turn Up The Volume. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 All-Round Champion. 10.25 Rage. 11.30 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 8.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 10.00 The Physician. (2013, M) 12.45pm Caesar Must Die. (2012, M, Italian) 2.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.30 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 6.25 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 7.50 The Exchange. (2021, M) 9.30 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Opal Hunters. 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. Noon Scorpion. 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: RoboCop. (2014, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The Nanny. 12.20am Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 20. Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. Replay. 10.00 King Of Queens. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. Noon Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Four Corners. 12.15am News. 12.45 Media Watch. 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 Cook Like An Italian. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Hidden Gems. 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Mary Berry’s Love To Cook. 8.00 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen. (Return) 8.30 Selena + Chef. 9.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Strait To The Plate. 2.15 Preserving Kandiwal’s Culture. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.00 Curious Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 10.20 The One And Only Dick Gregory. 12.20am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 The Garden Hustle. Noon Help! I Wrecked My House. 1.00 House Hunters. 2.00 Ugliest House In America. 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. 1pm Peta Credlin. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 7.30 MH370: Ten Years On. 8.30 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, February 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Secrets Of Tutankhamun. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. (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. 2.00 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad, 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 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 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. (PGal, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 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. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mal) 9.50 Planet America. 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business. (R) 11.35 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (Final, R) 1.20 Tenable. (R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. (PG) 8.40 The Matchmakers. (PG) 9.40 Kin. (MA15+l) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Blinded. (Return, MA15+a) 12.00 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Mav) 3.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies. 8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office. (Mav) Part 3 of 4. Alan Bates allies with the British Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Inside Chernobyl. (PGa, R) 12.40 Parenthood. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Under Investigation. (Ma) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. (Mav) 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Destination WA. (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 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm) Ambulance NSW responds to an accident. 8.30 FBI: International. (Masv) When an American businessman’s girlfriend and bodyguard are kidnapped just metres away from him in Barcelona, the FBI fly team is suspicious and questions whether the man is as innocent as he claims. 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 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (Final) 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.45 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 1.55am ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm Most Expensivest. 12.35 Planet A. 1.30 Nuts And Bolts. 2.00 The Tailings. 2.10 Australia In Colour. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Inside Wagner. 9.25 David Harewood On Blackface. 10.20 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 Weekender. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 8.00 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 10.00 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 11.35 White Squall. (1996, M) 1.55pm The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 4.10 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 6.05 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 7.55 Stand By Me. (1986, M) 9.30 Zola. (2020, MA15+) 11.05 Shirley. (2020, M) 1.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 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 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 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: Apollo 13. (1995, PG) 11.20 Seinfeld. 12.20am Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Ghosts. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Ghosts. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Aust Story. Midnight News. 12.30 Heywire. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Cook Like An Italian. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Hidden Gems. 6.00 Food Safari Water. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Paradise Kitchen Bali. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 James Martin’s Spanish Adventures. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Going Places. 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 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.35 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 MOVIE: Girl’s Can’t Surf. (2020, M) 10.25 The Habits Of New Norcia. 11.25 Late Programs.

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

SKY NEWS (53)

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

THURSDAY, February 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger. (PG) 2.15 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. (PGa, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Murder And Matrimony. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 My Way. 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 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, PG) 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (Final, PG) 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mal, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 12.55 Tenable. (R) 1.45 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PG) 8.40 The Carnival: Australia Uncovered. (MA15+l) 9.50 Culprits. (MA15+av) 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 The Spectacular. (Premiere, Malv) 12.15 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) 11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R) 12.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) 9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, 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 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv, R) Maxwell’s husband becomes a POI. 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. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Midnight Would I Lie To You? 12.30 Black Mirror. 1.20 Live At The Apollo. 1.50 Louis Theroux: Savile. 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Most Expensivest. 12.30 One Armed Chef. 2.20 The Pizza Show. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Devilsdorp. 11.20 Taskmaster. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Jabba’s Movies. 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 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 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 17. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 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. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 Matildas Preview Show. 11.00 Evil. 11.55 FBI. 12.50am Shopping. 2.20 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Hardball. 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 Turn Up The Volume. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 AllRound Champion. 10.30 Rage. 11.35 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Man Who Invented Christmas. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.55 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 8.35 Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. (1999, PG, French) 10.40 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 12.40pm The Exchange. (2021, M) 2.25 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 4.15 The Finishers. (2013, PG, French) 5.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.30 The Railway Man. (2013, M) 9.40 The Long Good Friday. (1980, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 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: Independence Day. (1996, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 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: Twister. (1996, PG) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The Nanny. 12.10am Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Ghosts. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Friends. 2.00 Ghosts. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Planet America. Midnight News. 12.30 China Tonight. 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 Cook Like An Italian. 3.30 Top Chef. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Hidden Gems. 6.00 Plat Du Tour. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 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. 1.30pm Strait To The Plate. 2.00 Going Places. 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 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Bullet. (1996, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

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

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

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32 ENTERTAINMENT

A Northern Rivers Market Guide From sun-drenched beaches to lush hinterland, the Northern Rivers is a treasure trove for the senses. And what better way to experience its unique charm than by exploring its vibrant markets? From fresh produce to handmade crafts, every weekend comes alive with a kaleidoscope of stalls showcasing the region’s bounty and creativity. Buckle up, market enthusiasts, as we embark on a delicious journey through the bustling marketplaces of the Northern Rivers.

BEYOND THE HARVEST - MONTHLY MARKETS: 1st Saturday: • Brunswick Heads 1st Sunday: • Byron Bay 2nd Saturday: • Tabulam Hall 2nd Sunday: • The Channon • Lennox Head • Chillingham • Coolangatta 3rd Saturday: • Mullumbimby • Murwillumbah • Salt Village Market, Casuarina 3rd Sunday: • Federal

Bangalow Markets

• Uki • Ballina 4th Saturday: • Evans Head • Kyogle Bazaar 4th Sunday: • Bangalow • Nimbin • Murwillumbah Showground • Coolangatta (in a 5 Sunday month) 5th Sunday: • Nimbin • Lennox Head FRESH FROM THE FARM - WEEKLY/ FARMERS MARKETS: Each Tuesday: • New Brighton

• Organic Lismore Each Wednesday: • Murwillumbah • Nimbin • Newrybar Hall Each Thursday: • Byron Bay • Lismore Each Friday: • Mullumbimby Each Saturday: • Bangalow • Uki • Blue Knob Gallery • Lismore Farmers Markets Each Sunday: • Ballina PRO MARKET TIPS: • Plan your trip: Research markets

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beforehand to find ones that align with your interests. Check opening times and locations, as they can vary. • Carry cash: While some stalls accept cards, having cash handy ensures you won’t miss out on any treasures. • Bring reusable bags: Help the environment and avoid single-use plastic by bringing your own bags for your purchases. • Embrace the experience: Markets are about more than just shopping. Savour the atmosphere, chat with local producers, and

enjoy the live music and entertainment often on offer. GET SHOPPING! With its abundance of vibrant markets, the Northern Rivers promises an unforgettable journey for all your senses. So, grab your tote bag, embrace the community spirit, and let the market magic unfold! (Please note that this is a guide only of a few regular markets in the area. Please check dates, opening times and updates for yourself)

The Channon Craft Market

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Queensland Ballet- 12 to 27 April 2024

Experience the wonder of Shakespeare in Queensland Ballet’s whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Liam Scarlett. Brimming with mischief and mayhem, Shakespeare’s masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures with the mortal world of unrequited lovers. With shimmering costumes and a sublime score, this production is not to be missed! In the grand halls of a prestigious theater, anticipation buzzed like fireflies on a warm summer night. The stage was set for a mesmerizing performance of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” transformed into a breathtaking ballet. As the curtains rose,

the audience was transported into the enchanted realm of the fairy kingdom. Ethereal dancers glided across the stage, their movements fluid and graceful like the fluttering of delicate wings. In the midst of this magical world, the regal figures of Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies, held court with an air of otherworldly splendor. In this realm of dreams, love’s whimsical dance unfolded. Hermia and Lysander, the starcrossed lovers, twirled and leaped with abandon,

their hearts aflame with passion. Yet, their journey was not without obstacles, as Demetrius and Helena, caught in a tangled web of unrequited love, chased after them with fervent desperation. Amidst the mortal lovers’ plight, the mischievous sprite Puck danced with unparalleled agility, weaving in and out of their path with gleeful mischief. With a wave of his hand and a mischievous grin, he set the stage for love’s folly, ensnaring the hearts of the unsuspecting mortals

in a web of enchantment. But it was the transformation of Bottom, the earnest and unwitting weaver, that stole the show. Transfigured into a creature of whimsy, he pranced and capered across the stage, his donkey ears twitching with every step. And yet, beneath the laughter and merriment, there lay a deeper truth – that even the most unlikely of beings could find love’s embrace. As the moon cast its silvery glow upon the stage, the forest came alive with a symphony of movement and music. Fairies darted through the trees like dappled shadows, their laughter echoing in the night. And amidst it all, Oberon and Titania, reconciled at last, danced a pas de deux of unparalleled beauty, their love transcending the boundaries of mortal and

immortal alike. As the final notes of the ballet faded into the ether, the audience erupted into thunderous applause, their hearts uplifted by the magic they had witnessed. For in this wondrous reimagining of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the power of love had triumphed once

more, leaving behind a legacy of wonder and enchantment that would linger long after the final curtain fell. For tickets, please see the QR Code below.

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Coles Empowers Dairy Farmers with $1.45M in Grants for Sustainable Farming Coles is championing sustainability in the dairy industry with the introduction of the Dairy Farm Sustainability Accelerator Fund, which will see 100 Coles dairy farms across Australia sharing in $1.45 million in grants. These grants, totalling up to $50,000 each, have been allocated to Coles’ direct sourcing dairy farmers to drive innovation and finance projects aimed at enhancing animal welfare, implementing solar energy solutions, and improving infrastructure. Brad Gorman, Coles General Manager Dairy, Freezer, and Convenience, expressed Coles’ commitment to supporting its direct sourcing dairy farmers in their pursuit of sustainable farming practices and innovation. Coles directly contracts with farms in Victoria, Southern New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, and

Tasmania, supplying over 490 million litres of milk annually for Coles Brand Fresh milk and Coles Brand cheese. Gorman highlighted the diverse range of farmer-led projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing soil quality, managing water resources, promoting biodiversity, and improving animal welfare. Coles anticipates significant positive

outcomes from these initiatives and is eager to witness their impact on the environment and farm operations. Among the grant recipients, Benjamin and Melissa Holloway, Victorian Coles dairy farmers, plan to utilize the funds to install an 80kw solar roof system on their farm in Victoria’s southwest. This addition to their existing solar infrastructure will

significantly increase their clean energy capacity by an additional 106,000kw per year, further reducing their carbon footprint and reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. Similarly, the Parkinson family, another recipient of Coles’ grants, intends to construct a 100ML mega dam on one of their properties in Victoria. This initiative reflects

their commitment to sustainable farming practices and will ensure water security throughout the summer and autumn months. Other projects supported by Coles include the development of shade shelters and tree shelter belts in Western Australia, the construction of a methane catchment pond in Western Victoria, the installation

of touch screens for herd management in southwest Victoria, irrigation system upgrades in Western Australia, and the installation of additional rainwater tanks in New South Wales. The Coles Sustainable Dairy Development Group (CSDDG) plays a crucial role in supporting direct supplying dairy farmers in their journey towards sustainability. To date, the CSDDG has invested over $3.78 million in on-farm initiatives, including farmer education, training, and initiatives focused on improving herd health and milk quality. Coles remains committed to fostering sustainability within the dairy industry and supporting its dairy farmers in implementing innovative and environmentally friendly practices for a brighter, more sustainable future.

Statement on the MV Bahijah livestock vessel Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The situation surrounding the MV Bahijah livestock vessel is an extraordinary and complex situation that must carefully consider the health and wellbeing of the animals, Australia’s biosecurity status, export legislation and international trading partners. There are processes

that must be followed and external complexities that must be considered, but we must now see a timely resolution to this matter. In light of misinformation being purported, it is however especially important to highlight key facts with respect to animal welfare arrangements on

the vessel. As advised by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: • The exporter’s registered veterinarian has remained on board the vessel throughout the entire time, • The Department has engaged two veterinarians who have

inspected the livestock and vessel, • Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Beth Cookson is closely monitoring the situation; and • Dr. Cookson has advised “the livestock are in good condition and have appropriate care and supervision”. Australian producers

place the upmost importance on the welfare of animals, and Australia holds the highest standard of welfare both at home and in the export markets and this situation demonstrates just how this works in practice. The NFF strongly supports the oversight

and processes of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer. The NFF does not support calls for the Minister for Agriculture’s resignation. In fact, we hope this situation demonstrates how robust Australia’s live export system is with animal welfare at the forefront.

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February 15, 2024!!!

Australian Government Unveils National Level Crossing Safety Strategy The Australian Government has unveiled the National Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2023–2032, marking a crucial step forward in enhancing rail safety across the nation. With level crossings remaining the highest public safety risk on the rail network, this strategy reaffirms the commitment to reducing fatalities and injuries in these areas. Developed by the National Level Crossing Safety Committee, comprising representatives from federal, state, and local governments, as well as rail industry associations and regulators, the strategy

outlines a comprehensive vision for achieving zero harm on the level crossing network. Key components of the strategy include: • Improving public education and enforcement • Harnessing emerging technology and innovation • Identifying early, low-cost, and effective safety improvements • Enhancing data and knowledge • Increasing coordination and knowledge sharing among stakeholders responsible for safety. In response to the urgent need for action, a rail level crossing safety roundtable will

be convened in Brisbane on March 6 to identify further measures that can be undertaken by governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders. The Australian Government has already allocated $180 million for the Regional

Australia Level Crossing Safety Program, with $160 million earmarked over four years to support priority railway crossing upgrades. These upgrades include the installation of flashing lights, audible warning devices, boom barriers, enhanced signage, and

pedestrian mazes to enhance visibility and safety. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government, Catherine King, emphasized the importance of this strategy in saving lives and preventing injuries on the level crossing network. Minister King commended the collaborative efforts of stakeholders and expressed confidence that the strategy’s vision and practical actions will significantly improve rail safety over the next decade. Echoing Minister King’s sentiments, Queensland Minister

for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish, highlighted the significance of the strategy in enhancing safety on roads and railways. Minister Mellish underscored Queensland’s commitment to collaborative efforts with the federal government and other stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that save lives and drive real change in level crossing safety. To access the strategy and learn more about the initiatives, visit the official website of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland.

Biosecurity Guidelines for Lunar New Year Celebrations As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, it’s essential to prioritize biosecurity awareness to ensure a seamless and uninterrupted Lunar New Year celebration. Lunar New Year holds immense cultural significance, steeped in tradition and customs. While the festivities are characterized by joy and ceremonial practices, it’s crucial to remain vigilant about potential biosecurity hazards to facilitate hassle-free gift-giving. Dr. Chris Locke, Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity, emphasizes

the importance of understanding the risks associated with common Lunar New Year gifts. “As we embrace the spirit of celebration during Lunar New Year, it’s essential to be mindful of the biosecurity implications of traditional gifts,” Dr. Locke explains. Acknowledging the tradition of exchanging gifts during this auspicious occasion, Dr. Locke underscores the significance of adhering to biosecurity precautions to protect Australia’s agriculture industries, environment, and way of life.

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Locke encourages individuals to consider purchasing gifts locally, thereby supporting Australian businesses and minimizing the likelihood of encountering biosecurity issues. Additionally,

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international travellers are urged to remain compliant with biosecurity regulations to avoid penalties and safeguard Australia’s agricultural industry. “Failing to adhere to Australian biosecurity measures, including the declaration of risk goods or providing false information, can result in significant penalties,” Dr. Locke warns, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility in protecting Australia’s agricultural interests, particularly during the Lunar New Year festivities.

For comprehensive information on permissible items for entry into Australia, individuals are directed to visit the official biosecurity guidelines provided by the Australian Government: https://www.agriculture. gov.au/about/news/ be-biosecurity-awarethis-lunar-new-year. By adhering to biosecurity guidelines and making informed decisions, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable Lunar New Year celebration while safeguarding Australia’s biosecurity and agricultural integrity.

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RURAL NEWS 35

The NFF Calls for Stronger Action on Community Engagement in Renewables Projects The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the report on community engagement in renewables projects but has raised concerns that the report’s recommendations lack the necessary depth to address the widespread issues being experienced across Australia. NFF President David Jochinke acknowledged the efforts made by Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer to propose improvements in community engagement but emphasized that significant concerns remain. “The report’s findings confirm the existence of chronic issues, with a staggering 92% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with the level of engagement from project developers,” stated Mr. Jochinke.

Additionally, the survey revealed that over 90% of people were dissatisfied with the information provided or with the resolution of their concerns, painting a grim picture of the current state of affairs. “While it is commendable that the report highlights areas

for improvement, it falls short in providing concrete solutions. Merely proposing the development of best practice guidelines and rating schemes is insufficient,” remarked Mr. Jochinke. He stressed the need for genuine, two-way engagement that

addresses concerns and goes beyond superficial interactions. The report’s suggestions for identifying preferred project locations and delineating ‘no-go’ zones are steps in the right direction but require strong leadership from the Government to be effective.

“The NFF advocates for enforceable obligations on energy proponents regarding engagement, compensation, and land access arrangements to minimize the impact on agricultural land,” said Mr. Jochinke. While acknowledging the recommendation to establish a developer

rating scheme, Mr. Jochinke emphasized the need for it to be a prerequisite for project approval or public funding. “Meaningful outcomes require a commitment to deliver on these recommendations. It’s time for the Government to enact the necessary structural and legislative changes to ensure that energy project developers respect communities and individual landholders,” concluded Mr. Jochinke. The NFF believes that striking a balance between meeting energy needs and protecting agricultural interests is achievable, but urgent action is needed to prevent further discord within communities due to a lack of social license.

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Supporting Mossman’s Recovery: Urgent Appeal from CANEGROWERS and Australian Cane Farmers Association CANEGROWERS and the Australian Cane Farmers Association are urgently calling on the State Government to provide crucial support for Mossman’s recovery following the devastation caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Since Jasper struck on December 13, the far north Queensland community has been grappling with significant challenges. Tourism revenue has plummeted, exacerbating the already dire situation resulting from widespread flooding that left homes, businesses, and farms inundated for weeks. CANEGROWERS Mossman Chairman, Matt Watson, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “People are still doing it really tough in Mossman. The town was basically isolated for weeks after Jasper. Homes, businesses,

and farms were all inundated by flooding, and the water has taken so long to subside that the community is still counting the cost.” One of Mossman’s major employers, the Daintree Bio Precinct, is now in jeopardy, posing a critical threat to the local economy. The bio-precinct and its subsidiaries, including Far Northern Milling (FNM), contribute approximately $190 million annually to the region’s economy and employ 570 people,

representing almost a third of the town’s population. The 2023 sugarcane season was particularly challenging for the Queensland industry due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in a 15% decrease in tonnage and sugar content. Consequently, FNM found itself unable to secure enough funding to support the 2024 harvesting season, leading to voluntary administration in November 2023. Despite efforts to

salvage the situation, including a proposal to transform the precinct into a green energy hub, time is running out. A consortium has emerged with a viable plan, contingent on the State Government’s support in guaranteeing the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Mr. Watson emphasized the commitment of sugarcane growers to the bio-precinct initiative, highlighting the significant investments made over the years. “Since 2019, Mossman growers have been

contributing a $2 per tonne Sustainability Levy to ensure the Mossman Mill’s operations and support the bio-precinct. Additionally, local growers have invested $12 million to establish the 2024 crop.” Australian Cane Farmers Association representative Jack Murday echoed the urgency of government intervention, stressing the pivotal role of the bio-precinct in Mossman’s recovery. “If the government fails to

support this plan, it may very well be the death knell for our community. We need our elected representatives to step up in times like these.” The bio-precinct project has the potential to produce 50,000,000 litres of renewable fuel per year, supplying renewable energy to remote Queensland communities. With committed proponents and community support, the success of the bio-precinct industry is within reach, contingent on government backing. CANEGROWERS and the Australian Cane Farmers Association urge the State Government to act swiftly and decisively to save Mossman’s community and ensure the viability of the bioprecinct initiative. Time is of the essence, and the future of Mossman hangs in the balance.

Australian Government Opens Applications for Traceability CLARENCE VALLLEY The Australian Government has announced the commencement of the third round of the Traceability Grants Program, with applications now open until March 18. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing and bolstering the country’s agricultural traceability systems. With a dedicated budget of $4 million, this grant round aims to facilitate advancements in traceability systems, technologies, and approaches to address current and future challenges in the agricultural sector. Matt Koval, Acting Deputy Secretary for Agricultural Trade, emphasized that successful applicants will have the opportunity to enhance their existing traceability

systems to capitalize on emerging market access opportunities. As more farmers, producers, and processors seek to expand their businesses to meet growing market demands, these grants aim to support priority areas such as the adoption of agricultural traceability and improving return on investment. Moreover, the grant round will prioritize projects aimed at improving information flows between producers and consumers, thus identifying distribution opportunities, and fostering business development. By enhancing agricultural traceability systems, especially for high-value commodities, exporters can maintain their competitive edge in the global market. The Traceability Grants Program aligns with the National

Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033, focusing on driving the strategy’s implementation in its initial five years. Mr. Koval emphasized that the strategy underscores the importance of national agricultural traceability research and development, emphasizing practical solutions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative efforts to achieve desired outcomes. Interested parties can find more information about the program and application process on the National Traceability website. This initiative underscores the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector’s competitiveness and sustainability through enhanced traceability systems and practices.

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Rental Stress Reaches Critical Levels in Australia: Urgent Calls for Government Action Emerge A recent survey conducted by comparison site InfoChoice has unveiled alarming statistics regarding rental stress across Australia, sparking urgent calls for government intervention to address the growing crisis impacting millions of Australians. According to the survey, a staggering seventy percent of tenants find themselves in rental stress, defined as spending more than thirty percent of their income on rent. This distressing revelation paints a grim picture of the rental market, especially considering recent findings by property researcher CoreLogic, which reported that the national median weekly rent has surpassed $600 for the first time. The survey, which gathered responses from over 1000 renters nationwide, underscores the severity of the situation. It highlights

the stark reality faced by many Australians, with rental costs consuming an increasing portion of household incomes. Alarmingly, this burden has intensified over the past year, with the average household now needing to allocate thirtyone percent of its income to cover the median rent—an alarming increase from March 2020’s figure of 26.7 percent. Moreover, nearly all renters surveyed (96.2 percent) expressed a

pressing desire for the federal government to take decisive action to address the crisis, recognizing the urgent need for intervention. InfoChoice money analyst Harrison Astbury emphasized the significant challenges renters have endured in recent times, attributing the escalating rental costs to a combination of rising rents and inflation, which have strained household budgets across the board. Astbury stressed the necessity for

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Anticipation Mounts: When Will the Reserve Bank Initiate Interest Rate Cuts? Despite the Reserve Bank board’s recent acknowledgment that “a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out,” economists and financial traders remain sceptical about the possibility of rate hikes in the near future. Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist and former head of economics at the RBA, expressed doubts about the likelihood of imminent rate increases, citing prevailing market sentiment. Market pricing currently does not factor in any indications of rate rises from the current cash rate of 4.35 percent. According to rate cut odds compiled by Bloomberg, there is a one-in-three chance of a rate cut in May, with an 85 percent probability of a cut by June. Moreover, traders are highly confident that a rate cut will occur by August, with expectations of more than two cuts before the year concludes. This indicates a prevailing sentiment among traders that inflation may decrease more rapidly than anticipated by the RBA or that the central bank will proactively commence rate cuts before inflation falls below the upper limit of the 2-3 percent target range. The RBA’s latest forecasts suggest that its preferred measure of inflation, the “trimmed mean,” will decrease to 3.6 percent by June and 3.1 percent by the end of the year. However, if the bank aims to align inflation within its target band before implementing rate cuts, it may need to wait until at least June 2025, as per current forecasts. While some analysts anticipate no rate cuts before August, others, including Dr. Ellis, believe that the RBA may initiate rate cuts as early as September, once it is sufficiently confident that inflation is declining at a satisfactory pace. This sentiment is shared by economists at other

major banks, whose forecasts remain largely unchanged despite recent RBA communications. Following the RBA’s statements, market pricing has shifted, with expectations of rate cuts in May diminishing. The prevailing consensus now suggests that the first rate cut is unlikely to occur before August, with the possibility of additional cuts by the end of the year. Ultimately, the timing of rate cuts hinges on the alignment of economic data with the RBA’s forecasts, a factor that remains uncertain and elusive. professional and detailed rewrite of the following, when will the Reserve Bank start cutting interest rates? The Reserve Bank board on Tuesday said, “a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out”, but economists and financial traders do not believe them. “They’re not ready to completely rule out a further rate increase, but I think most people would expect that they won’t have to act on that,” Westpac’s chief economist Luci Ellis told The Business. Until October last year, Dr Ellis was the head of economics at the RBA. Financial traders agree, with no hint of any rate rises from the current cash rate of 4.35 per cent factored in to market

pricing. The latest rate cut odds, compiled by Bloomberg, imply a one-in-three chance that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates in May, an 85 per cent chance it will happen by June and, if not, traders are certain there’ll be a rate cut by August. These prices do not represent exact odds — that certainty of one rate cut by August is skewed by the traders pricing in the slim chance the RBA will cut more than once by then. Nonetheless, traders have priced in more than two rate cuts before the end of this year. That implies that traders either expect inflation to come down a lot faster than the RBA does, even after it cut its forecasts on Tuesday, and/or that they think the RBA will start cutting interest rates before inflation falls

below the top of the 2-3 per cent target range. Will the RBA wait for inflation to fall below 3 per cent before cutting? The bank’s latest forecasts have its preferred “trimmed mean” measure of inflation falling to 3.6 per cent by June and 3.1 per cent by year’s end. If the bank’s forecasts are accurate and it wants inflation within its band before it cuts, it would need to wait until at least June 2025, when it forecasts trimmed mean inflation to be 3 per cent, or December that year, when it’s expected to be 2.8 per cent. But there is a complication with the analysis — it assumes the cash rate will fall twice over the second half of this year, once more in the first half of next year and again before the end of

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2025. However, this is not the RBA telling us what it plans to do with interest rates — it simply needs to plug a cash rate number into its forecasts, so it uses a combination of the market pricing and economist forecasts. Obviously, if the RBA doesn’t make those rate cuts, inflation would likely come down faster than its forecasts suggest. So really, the question of when the RBA starts cutting rates depends on how fast it wants to get inflation back to the midpoint of its target range (2.5 per cent), which is what it’s aiming for. “That’s sort of ideally where we want to see it because, if you’re sort of at the top or bottom, the risks of being pushed out, obviously, are higher,” Ms Bullock explained. Expectation is for no rate cuts before

August Dr Ellis doesn’t think the RBA will wait until inflation is already below 3 per cent before starting to cut. “We do think that sometime later this year, probably around September, the RBA will have enough comfort that inflation is coming down quickly enough for their liking to be confident that inflation will return to their 2-3 per cent target,” she told The Business. “So we think that they’ll be able to reduce the amount of restriction that their policies are creating on the economy. The economists at the other big banks have broadly similar forecasts, which were also unchanged by Tuesday’s RBA communications. The few analysts who were tipping interest rate cuts as early as May, such as Capital Economics, have generally pushed back their expectations by a few months. And market pricing did ease somewhat after Tuesday’s RBA communications blitz. May had last week been seen as a 50/50 bet for a rate cut, with June as the near certainty. In conclusion, the RBA has now got most economists and traders aligned that the first rate cut won’t be until at least August, and there will probably be another before this year ends. Now all it needs is for the economic data to match its forecasts — something that is notoriously rare.

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Comparison of Australia’s Three Cheapest Electric Vehicles: BYD Dolphin, MG4, and GWM Ora By Jeff Gibbs A fierce competition is underway among three Chinese automakers vying for the coveted title of Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle. The MG4 51kWh Excite initially claimed the throne last year with a price tag of $38,990 plus on-road costs, but its reign was short-lived as the BYD Dolphin Dynamic swooped in at $38,890 plus ORCs. Now, GWM-Haval Australia joins the fray with a temporary $4000 discount on its small electric hatchback range, reducing the base GWM Ora Standard Range to just $35,990 plus ORCs until March 31. To provide insight into this rivalry, let’s compare the key metrics of price, warranty, performance, range, and practicality among the three contenders. Price and Warranty: The 2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic holds the title of the cheapest EV among the trio, priced

at $38,890 plus on-road costs. However, with GWM’s limited-time discount, the 2024 GWM Ora Standard Range takes the crown as Australia’s cheapest EV at $35,990 plus ORCs until March 31. In terms of warranty, the Ora offers an impressive seven-year/unlimitedkilometre vehicle warranty and an eightyear/unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, surpassing the MG4’s seven-year/unlimitedkilometre warranty. Performance and Range: The MG4 51kWh Excite boasts the highest

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the three, with 125kW of power and 250Nm of torque, resulting in a swift 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.7

GWM Ora Standard Range matches the MG’s power output at 126kW/250Nm, its 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds falls short. Meanwhile, the BYD

leads in driving range, offering 350km on a full charge compared to the BYD’s 340km and the GWM’s 310km. Practicality: In terms of practicality, the MG4 and

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ample space when the rear seats are folded, boasting a maximum cargo volume of 1310 litres. The GWM Ora Standard Range falls behind in practicality, with a smaller boot capacity of 228 litres. Verdict: Despite being slightly pricier, the MG4 51kWh Excite emerges as the winner in this comparison, offering strong performance, the longest range, generous cargo space, and impressive warranty coverage. While the GWM Ora Standard Range may temporarily hold the title of the cheapest EV, the BYD Dolphin Dynamic presents a compelling alternative with a longer driving range, spacious cabin, and competitive pricing. In conclusion, the MG4 takes the top spot, with the BYD Dolphin closely trailing behind. However, the GWM Ora’s promotional pricing makes it a worthy contender, albeit temporarily.

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42 COOKING

WHATS ON THE MENU THIS WEEK? From simple meals to show-stopping feasts, there’s something for everyone.

BREAKFAST BURGER

STUFFED LAMB CULETS WITH PUMPKIN SALAD 25m prep

25m cook

INGREDIENTS • 12 French-trimmed lamb cutlets • 1 1/2 tbsp breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp roasted pine nuts • 1/4 bunch basil • 3 cups rocket • 2 cloves garlic • 125g feta • 70ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to brush and drizzle • 2 lemons • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 600g peeled butternut pumpkin • 2 tbsp tomato paste

METHOD 1. Preheat a barbecue grill and flat plate to medium– high. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit in side of each cutlet (don’t cut all the way through), then open out flat. Place breadcrumbs and pine nuts in a bowl. Pull off 10 basil leaves, roughly chop with

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1/4 cup rocket, then add to bowl. Crush in 1 garlic clove and season with pepper. Crumble in feta and combine. Place 1 tablespoon stuffing mixture on one side of each cutlet, fold over to enclose, then brush with oil. Reserve any leftover stuffing. 2. Crush remaining garlic clove into a large bowl. Squeeze over juice from 1 lemon, add mustard and 11/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. 3. Cut pumpkin into 1.5cm pieces. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and tomato paste, then season. Cook pumpkin on flat plate, turning frequently and drizzling with a little extra oil, if necessary, for 12 minutes or until tender. Add pumpkin and remaining rocket to bowl with dressing. Tear in a small handful of basil leaves and toss to combine. 4. Meanwhile, cook cutlets on grill, in 2 batches, for 2 1/2 minutes each side, then rest for 3 minutes. Divide pumpkin salad and cutlets among plates, then scatter with remaining stuffing mixture. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve with cutlets.

INGREDIENTS

• 300g (1 1/2 cups) brown rice • 3 green shallots, white part only, sliced, green part reserved • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp sambal oelek • 2 tsp chicken stock powder • 625ml (2 1/2 cups) boiling water • 250g chicken mince • 80ml (1/3 cup) kecap manis • 1 ½ tbs soy sauce • Olive oil spray • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 carrot, shredded • 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced • 200g grape or cherry tomatoes, halved • Prawn crackers, to serve (optional)

METHOD

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1 egg 2 tsp tomato relish 40g wholemeal sandwich thin 20g baby spinach 1 small roma tomato, sliced 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced

METHOD 1. Lightly spray a small non-stick frying pan with olive oil. Crack egg into pan and cook for 2 minutes or until cooked to your liking. 2. Spread relish over base of sandwich thin. Top wi th spinach, tomato, avocado and egg. Season and top with sandwich thin lid. Place the rice in a 30 x 20cm baking dish. Add the white part of the shallot, garlic and sambal oelek. Dissolve stock powder in the water, then pour over the rice and stir to combine. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, combine chicken mince in a bowl with 2 tsp each of the kecap manis and soy sauce. Slice reserved green shallot and set aside. 3. Carefully uncover the dish. Add the remaining kecap manis and soy sauce and stir to combine. Drop heaped teaspoons of chicken mixture over the rice mixture, nestling them in slightly. Spray chicken mixture with oil. Push the rice aside on 1 short end of the dish to make a 3cm gap. Pour egg into the gap. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the chicken mixture is cooked (the egg will puff up then sink back down). 4. Break up the egg and stir through the rice mixture. Top with the carrot, cucumber, tomato an d reserved sliced green shallot. Serve immediately, with prawn crackers on the side, if desired.

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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

Watch your language…evolve.

Max Crus anguage is a moving beast, or a moving feast and yet another mondegreen evoked by someone with clout or a voice, like a journalist without a subeditor clever or alert enough to know the difference which is how many of our modern words and phrases have evolved from something that makes sense to something that is, frankly, a little bit silly. Take the expression ‘bated breath’. The original expression, ‘abated breath’

makes sense, but nobody uses it and the word bated has come into existence with only one possible use. Luckily for bated, people do it a lot. Okay, Shakespeare used it in The Merchant of Venice, but that was written 500 years ago and possibly he simply forgot an apostrophe, or indeed meant something else altogether which we no longer understand because we’ve moved on, unlike the Good Old Boys of

Newington Boys College, who are so steeped in tradition they think women shouldn’t be educated. The change from substantial to substantive was more subtle. About ten years ago a politician used the latter because it sounded more important and now it’s the go-to word for big, and to be fair, as well as meaningful but it’s a safe bet most pollies don’t know the difference. There’s millions of trucks getting around now

full of logisitics. When did ‘logisitics’ take over from freight? Of course it sounds very clever and important, like substantive, but has anyone heard of a truck spilling its logistics all over the highway. ‘Staff’ was once the collective name for people in an organisation, eventually evolving into ‘Personnel’, which was fine, it still had a personal feel, until it became ‘Human Resources’ which sounded like you could buy

bits of it by the kilo, and pretty much how Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk view it. While logically the next step was Homo Sapiens, Human Resources instead lost out to the very much on trend ‘People and Culture’. Ohhh, that sounds so warm and fuzzily friendly and inclusive, itself another word that has evolved from sharing. Kids don’t share anymore, they are

inclusive. Absolutely… umm, which has taken over plain old ‘Yes’? There’s one recent change actually makes sense - Relief Centres have become Resilience Centres as successive governments realise that we’re headed for so many disasters now, we’ll never get relief so we bloody well better be resilient. Absolutely. I think I need a substantive glass of wine, so much more responsible than a substantial one.

Pocketwatch by Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc 2022, $16. There’s another word - Pocketwatch is now Mobile Phone. While no-one uses pocketwatches these days, everyone has a phone in their pocket, and you can pay for your wine with it too. Simple but smart fare. 9.1/10. Pocketwatch by Robert Oatley Chardonnay

2022, $16. Like it’s SB sister this is uncomplicated and undemanding chardonnay. Just what you want on a Friday night after a hard week of wine tasting, or whatever it is you do. 9.0/10. Jilyara Wilyabrup Margaret River Honeycomb Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2023,

$25. Refreshingly, old-school sav blancs are coming out of the woodwork, or in this case, the hive. The sweet but savoury acidity and scents of cut grass and passionfruit are a delight to a palate wearied by a sea of bitter and dull pinot gris. 9.3/10. Jilyara Wilyabrup Margaret River

Honeycomb Corner Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, $25. You’re tempted to find some honey flavours in this but alas not so much. However a current of deliciously fragrant blackcurrants is not a bad alternative. You can almost taste Margaret River in this, indeed that’s exactly what you taste, I guess. 9.4/10.

Grampians Estate Pyrenees Fields Crossing Grenache 2021, $28. The colour is light and playful, belying its 14.5 per cent as does its ease of drinking. Characterful grenache with which some ice on a hot night wouldn’t go amis. 9.3/10. Grampians Estate Pyrenees Sheepyard Tawny 2021, $25.

Yewww, or should that be ‘Ewe’? Definitely the former if you read the back label…made from dags, toenail clippings and sheepdog pee apparently, but among other things is said to ward off Collingwood supporters. You’d try it for that alone wouldn’t you? Almost disappointingly normal tawny. 9.1/10.

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44 SENIORS & HEALTH NEWS

$35 Million Allocation for GroundProfessor breaking Corneal Blindness Research John Deeble’s Enduring Legacy: 40 Years of Medicare As Australia commemorates the 40th anniversary of Medicare and initiates discussions for the new National Health Reform Agreements, it’s imperative for all levels of government to revisit the fundamental principles upon which Medicare was established: equity, efficiency, simplicity, and universality. This sentiment is articulated by AHHA Chief Executive Kylie Woolcock, who underscores the enduring importance of these principles in shaping Australia’s healthcare landscape. Professor John Deeble and Doctor Dick Scotton, the visionary architects behind Medicare, epitomized a commitment to providing Australians with a reliable and equitable healthcare system. Their dedication to universal health care, which spanned nearly five decades, laid the groundwork for Medicare’s inception. Professor Deeble, a life member of AHHA and the eponym of our esteemed Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research, staunchly advocated for universal health care, driven by a deepseated concern for those denied essential medical treatment due to financial constraints. However, despite Medicare’s foundational principles, the reality remains that many vulnerable Australians continue to face disparities in health outcomes, often due to inadequate access

to timely healthcare services. This stark reality undermines the core tenets of universality and equity upon which Medicare was built. Factors such as escalating technology costs, rising out-of-pocket expenses, prolonged waiting lists, and declining bulk-billing rates further erode the principle of efficiency within the healthcare system. Moreover, the increasingly complex and fragmented nature of the healthcare system has become a recognized challenge among both experts and the public. This complexity compromises the principle of simplicity, highlighting the urgent need for streamlined approaches to healthcare delivery. Medicare stands as a cherished cornerstone of Australian society, embodying our collective commitment to universal health care. As we celebrate this milestone, it’s imperative not only to contemplate reforms aimed at enhancing health outcomes but also to reaffirm our dedication to the kind of healthcare that aligns with Australian values. This anniversary serves as a poignant opportunity to honour the legacy of Medicare’s founders and reinvigorate our commitment to its founding principles. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to revisit the original ethos of Medicare and ensure its enduring relevance in shaping a healthier future for all Australians.

The Australian Government has allocated $35 million to the University of Sydney-led BIENCO consortium to accelerate the commercialization of their pioneering research aimed at combating corneal blindness, a condition affecting an estimated 23 million individuals worldwide. BIENCO, a groundbreaking collaboration comprising clinical, scientific, and governance experts from leading Australian institutions including the University of Wollongong, University of Melbourne, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the Centre for Eye Research Australia, and the NSW Organ & Tissue Donation Service (OTDS), is spearheading efforts to develop bioengineered corneal replacement tissue utilizing cells and tissue donated by deceased individuals. Corneal disease ranks as the third most prevalent cause of blindness globally, with over 10 million

individuals awaiting corneal transplants. The program lead, Professor Gerard Sutton from the University of Sydney, underscores the profound impact of this condition on individuals’ lives and the significant burden it places on the healthcare system. Professor Gordon Wallace of the University of Wollongong, lauded for his contributions to health technologies, emphasizes the global significance of their work and the advancements achieved by the BIENCO team. The initiative is particularly critical for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with over 2,000 Australians, including many from these communities, requiring corneal tissue transplants annually. By leveraging cuttingedge bioengineering techniques, BIENCO aims to address the chronic shortage of corneas in the developing world, significantly reducing reliance on

donated tissue and enhancing the speed and quality of patient care. The QUT BIENCO node, led by Professor Damien Harkin, plays a pivotal role in developing methods for isolating, cultivating, and validating donor corneal cells, with the potential to treat multiple patients from a single donor cornea. Danielle Fisher, General Manager of the NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service, underscores the far-reaching impact of sight restoration on individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing the broader health and economic benefits of BIENCO’s bioengineered products. Professor Greg Qiao, leading the University of Melbourne node, emphasizes the goal of producing multiple grafts from a single donor’s tissue to alleviate the global shortage of donor corneas. Minister Mark Butler hails the grant as a significant step towards addressing the pressing

need for innovative treatments, reaffirming Australia’s leadership in medical research. Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor, and President of the University of Sydney, underscores the university’s commitment to translational research with global impact, positioning BIENCO as a key component of its strategy to address pressing global challenges. Professor Emma Johnston, Deputy ViceChancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney, expresses gratitude for the funding, highlighting BIENCO’s potential to transform the lives of thousands of Australians in need of corneal transplants each year. The $35 million grant represents a substantial investment in pioneering medical research, further solidifying Australia’s position as a leader in biomedical innovation and healthcare advancement.

Ensuring COVID-Safe Practices: A Vital Call to Action for Communities As COVID-19 continues to pose significant challenges across New South Wales (NSW), NSW Health emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining COVIDsafe behaviours to safeguard public health. Recent data from the NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report underscores the severity of the situation, indicating a higher level of COVID-19 transmission compared to last year’s winter peak. In the greater Sydney area, transmission rates are approaching levels not witnessed since December 2022. While emergency department presentations for COVID-19 remain elevated, a positive trend is observed in the declining proportion of cases requiring hospital admission. This suggests that while case numbers

have surged, the severity of the disease has not proportionally increased. Dr. Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer, urges the community to remain vigilant in adhering to COVID-safe practices to protect themselves and their loved ones. The predominance of the Omicron variants EG.5 and JN.1 in driving community transmission underscores the need for continued caution. Although these variants do not appear to cause more severe

illness, the surge in case numbers heightens the risk, particularly for vulnerable individuals. Dr. Chant emphasizes the effectiveness of simple preventive measures in curbing transmission rates. Individuals experiencing cold or flu symptoms are urged to stay home and wear masks if venturing outside. Avoiding high-risk settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities is crucial until symptoms

subside. Furthermore, maintaining up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations offers the best defence against severe illness or death. Dr. Chant advises individuals at higher risk of severe illness to consult with their healthcare providers and develop personalized plans. This may involve seeking PCR testing when symptomatic or considering antiviral medication if eligible. For comprehensive guidance on staying COVID-safe, the NSW Government provides valuable resources accessible through its official website. By adhering to these recommendations and remaining proactive in protecting public health, the NSW community can collectively mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and ensure the wellbeing of all residents.

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Study Reveals Gender Disparities in Antidepressant Use Post Relationship Breakups A recent Danish study sheds light on the differing responses to relationship breakups between men and women, highlighting a higher likelihood of women turning to antidepressants compared to men during later stages of life. The observational study, supported by the European Research Council and Academy of Finland, examined a cohort of 228,644 Finnish residents aged 50 to 70 between 1996 and 2018, all of whom had experienced a relationship dissolution, whether through breakup, divorce, or bereavement, between 2000 and 2014. The findings, led by Professor Yaoyue Hu from Chongqing Medical University, underscore a significant gender discrepancy in antidepressant usage following relationship breakdowns. Notably, in the four years leading up to such events, women demonstrated a substantial increase in antidepressant use compared to men, with 6% of women and 3.2% of men turning to these medications. Published in the Journal

of Epidemiology and Community Health and subject to peer review, the study also revealed a spike in antidepressant use for both genders in the six months preceding divorce, with a 5% increase among men and a 7% increase among women. Although antidepressant usage stabilized after one year, it remained higher for both genders postdivorce compared to pre-divorce levels. The researchers suggest that these patterns may indicate that women experience greater emotional difficulty adjusting to relationship breakdowns later in life than men. They posit that gender disparities in family roles, responsibilities, and economic status may contribute to the disproportionate use of antidepressants among women. Moreover, the study found that more men tended to enter new relationships following bereavement or relationship breakups, while there was no significant gender difference among those who had divorced. The study’s authors suggest that the mental

health consequences of relationship dissolution may weigh more heavily on women due to societal factors. They note that marriage may have a more significant positive impact on men’s mental health compared to women’s and that older men may be more inclined to seek emotional support through new partnerships. Notably, the study highlights the rising phenomenon of “grey divorce” among individuals aged 50 and older in high-income countries, driven by ageing populations. Commenting on the findings, Gavin Scott, a family law partner at UK law firm Freeths, notes that the figures are not surprising, attributing the increased antidepressant use among women to financial uncertainties post-divorce, particularly for those who have sacrificed career development to prioritize childcare. He emphasizes the distressing nature of divorce proceedings and the detrimental effects of continued cohabitation in strained marital relationships on mental health, including that of children involved.

King Charles III’s Health and the Royal Succession: Navigating a Delicate Balance The recent health concerns surrounding King Charles III have cast a spotlight on the intricacies of royal succession and the supportive network within the House of Windsor. Despite projecting strength and stability during his hospital departure alongside Queen Camilla, the king’s diagnosis of cancer has prompted a reevaluation of his public commitments. Charles, known for his robust health and dedication to his duties, has been forced to step back from his publicfacing roles to focus on treatment. While the exact details of his condition remain undisclosed, the palace assures the public that he will continue to fulfill his constitutional duties as head of state. However, the monarch’s diagnosis raises questions about potential scenarios where he may require

assistance in executing royal functions. In such cases, the Counsellors of State, a small circle of advisors, are constitutionally empowered to step in. Charles’s decision to expand this group in 2022, adding his sister Princess Anne and brother Prince Edward, has proven prescient in light of recent events. By including Edward and Anne, Charles has ensured a diverse pool of advisors, mitigating potential speculation about the roles of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, both of whom have stepped back from their royal duties. This strategic move underscores the importance of maintaining continuity in governance while addressing the evolving needs of the monarchy. As Charles focuses on his recovery, Prince William is expected to assume a more prominent public role, akin to his father’s

support of Queen Elizabeth II during her health challenges. The burden of leadership falls on William, who must navigate personal and public responsibilities amid his wife’s health concerns. While the royal family rallies around Charles, efforts to mend strained relationships, particularly between William and Harry, have garnered attention. Charles’s diagnosis serves as a potential catalyst for reconciliation, fostering hope for renewed unity within the royal family. In the face of adversity, the House of Windsor remains resilient, prioritizing duty and familial bonds. Charles’s health crisis underscores the delicate balance between tradition and adaptation, highlighting the enduring strength of the monarchy in times of uncertainty.

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The sun beats down, temperatures soar, and visions of wilting plants might cloud your greenthumbed dreams. But hold on, fellow gardener! Summer doesn’t have to spell doom for your beloved blooms. With a dash of strategic planning and a sprinkle of clever tricks, you can transform your summer garden into a vibrant oasis, bursting with life even when the mercury rises. Watering Wisdom: Become a Hydrating Hero Imagine your plants as parched travellers stranded in a desert. Your watering can is their lifeline!

Deep watering in the cool mornings or evenings, when the sun’s rays are less intense, allows thirsty roots to guzzle up the good stuff before it evaporates. Think of it as a refreshing oasis after a long, hot journey. Remember, target the base of your plants, not their leaves, to avoid fungal foes lurking in the shadows. Consider a drip irrigation system or soaker hoses – they’re like automated hydration stations, delivering targeted nourishment while saving precious water. Mulch Magic: Unleash the Soil Superhero

Picture a cool, comfy blanket for your soil. That’s the magic of mulch! A layer of organic mulch – straw, bark, compost, your pick! – acts like a superhero shield, protecting your precious plants from the sun’s scorching rays. It retains moisture like a built-in water reservoir, keeping weeds at bay and regulating temperature, creating a haven for happy roots. Think of it as a selfsustaining ecosystem for your plants to thrive in. Replenish your mulch regularly (aim for 2-4 inches thick) to maintain its superhero status and keep your soil cool, calm, and collected.

Plant Power: Choose Your Heat-Resistant Champions Not all heroes wear capes – some wear heat-resistant leaves! When selecting your summer recruits, choose plants that revel in the sun’s warm embrace. Succulents, with their plump water-storing leaves, are natural drought-busters. Drought-resistant perennials, like lavender and sedum, add pops of colour and require minimal attention. And don’t forget the heat-loving veggies – tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants will reward you with delicious summer harvests. Consider local native Windara Communities Limited is an Australian Disability Enterprise which provides quality supported employment and training for people with a disability in the Richmond Valley.

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plants too – they’re often climate superheroes, adapted to handle the heat with ease. Remember, research is your secret weapon! Pick the perfect players for your soil, sunlight, and water availability to create a winning team. Shade Strategies: Outsmart the Scorching Sun The midday sun can be brutal, even for our plant friends. Offer them relief with shade cloth or temporary structures – think of them as sun umbrellas for your leafy companions. Taller plants and strategically placed potted ones can become natural sunshades, creating a cooler oasis for everyone. But remember, the sun moves throughout the day, so adjust your shading game accordingly. Your plants still need some sunlight, so strike a balance between protection and photosynthesis. Early Bird Gets the Blooms Outsmart the heat by gardening early! Tackle your tasks in the cool mornings or evenings, when both you and your plants feel more energised. This timing

trick not only reduces stress but also allows for better water absorption. Imagine it as your secret training session, giving your plants a head start before the day’s heat arrives. Bonus tip: Plan your garden layout for optimal airflow. Proper spacing between plants prevents heat build-up and keeps diseases at bay, creating a healthy and thriving environment. Summer Gardening: Challenge Accepted! Remember, with a little planning and these handy tips, your summer garden doesn’t have to succumb to the sun’s glare. By becoming a watering hero, unleashing the power of mulch, choosing heatresistant plants, offering strategic shade, and planning your activities like a pro, you can create a vibrant, flourishing haven that thrives even in the hottest months. So go forth, embrace the challenge, and let your green thumb shine under the summer sun! Remember, even small changes can make a big difference. Experiment, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing life during the hottest season. Happy gardening!

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IN MEMORIAM 47 In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Barry Mortimer

Norman William McAndrew

22.7.1949 - 15.2.2020

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of

10th Dec 1918 - 7th Feb 2020

Roy Douglas Armstong “Hippy” 08.03.1943 - 14.02.2022

Ex-Service - Air Force 1939-1946

Death changes many things. Time stands still, hangs heavy & passes. I have memories to treasure, but your presence is missed beyond measure. Until we meet again. Love always Nerell

A true gentleman Greatly missed by many a very sad 4 years has passed Remembered and Loved Every day especially by Carol ALWAYS BESIDE ME

You left us with Loving Memories we are proud to own. What we would do to see your smile to sit with you and talk awhile would be our dearest wish to day always remembered. Forever your loving wife Jane Loved father and father-in-law of Glenn & Bernadett, Neil & Linda and Scott & Annette Grandkids and Great-kids

Death Notice

Elizabeth Irene Hall “Betty”

In loving memory of

Peter James Reynolds

(Nee LOWATER formerly STANTON) 26. 06. 1933 ~ 02. 02. 2024

Formerly of Moe and Morwell. Late of Ballina. Passed away in the loving care of St Andrew’s Nursing Home, Ballina. Dearly loved mother of Paul, Elizabeth, Peter and Anne. Proud nan, great nan and great great nan. According with Betty’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

Paul Milne

28/02/1952 -28/01/2024

Paul passed away at home in Ballina on Sunday the 28th of January. Much loved father of Matthew, Natalie, Ryan and Courtney. Beloved son of Pat and Keith and brother of Susan and Scott. He will be dearly missed xx

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Richard (John) Percy Dick

Passed away peacefully at St Andrews Nursing Home on 10th February, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Avis. Adored father of Kate, Diana and Luke. Loved stepfather of Tracy Buckley, Troy Storey, Catherine Russo and Fiona Storey. Dick was the last of 10 Percy children, formerly of Bangalow. In keeping with Dicks wishes he will be privately cremated and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date for the interment of Dicks ashes at Bangalow cemetery.

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ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB - A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. QUILTERS ALSTONVILLE - We are called Plateau Quilters Alstonville we meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month at the RSL Hall Alstonville from 1pm until 4pm New members would be most welcome. Rhonda Bonner 66298267 EMBROIDERERS GROUP - Meetings are 9.30am2.30pm 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. MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513. THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch ALSTONVILLE SUB-BRANCH Alstonville RSL sub-Branch will now hold their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 11am at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue! BALLINA BALLINA 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 339On the first Wednesday of each month, we run a cooked goods

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 51 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 next stall will be on 6th March 2024 Mahjong is played in our rooms every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm at a cost of $4. Everyone is welcome. BALLINA UNITING CHURCH CONGREGATION invites everyone to join us at Ballina Uniting Church, 54 Cherry Street Ballina to celebrate World Day of Prayer, on Friday 1st March 2024 at 9: 30am.The service will be followed by morning tea in our church hall. We look forward to welcoming you for information phone 0422520537 BALLINA SHIRE MEALS ON WHEELS are starting a Knitting & Crochet for Charity Group. Come together with others to knit & crochet. Create items to give to charities. Bring your own knitting or crocheting to continue while in a social environment. Get help to start new projects. Some materials available. 10.30am – 12pm, 1st & 3rd Monday of the month starting 19th Ballina Hockey Club, Bentinck Street, Ballina $5 Morning tea provided. Anyone 65 years of age or older who does not require assistance with daily living tasks can attend. For more information contact: Kristen on Ph: 0419 679719 BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB Our AGM meeting on Wednesday March 6th will be held at Crowley Care at 10 am, with the changeover lunch held there afterwards. For bookings call Pamela on 0405 776 97 Normally we meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Ballina RSL Club on River Street at 10 am for a business meeting, a cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit or two and a guest speaker. Our guest speaker in February was Kristen Foster who spoke about Meals on Wheels, the meal provider and about the other daily activities that Meals on Wheels in Ballina provides for fairly independent over 65 year olds Visitors are allowed at our meetings and we welcome new members. For more information about our club 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.On Sunday 18th February, the North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show at Alstonville Showground will be a charity event for our Auxiliary. Our members will be providing the refreshments and a raffle, and we look forward to seeing you all. Many thanks to Col McAndrews for once again supporting our Auxiliary. On Thursday March 28th the Ballina Hospital Auxiliary will be having an Easter Craft and Cake stall on River Street Ballina from 8am till 2.30pm. All proceeds will go towards providing the Ballina Hospital with much needed equipment, which in turn helps our Ballina Shire Community in receiving the best care and treatment possible 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

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 0413 133 397 CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED - Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INCW are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am. We are in Room 5, Upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am. For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call 6664 1118

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

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.

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.

CASINO & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY Meet the 4th Thursday each month. At St Marks Anglican Hall @ 6:30pm

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 FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP will be on Thursday, March 7th, 10 a.m. at Fairy Hill Hall on the Summerland Way. Work on your current project, enjoy friendship, BYO lunch, tea/coffee provided. Show & Tell: Bring a book that you’re happy to swap, give a short review. For more information please ph Sue 66633233. BUS TRIP - The Dyraaba Hall committee will host a bus trip to the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape festival on Saturday 2nd March. Cost is $35 and includes morning tea. The bus will leave Dyraaba Hall at 6am, Charcoal cnr. 6:20, Casino Post Office 6:30. For bookings and enquiries please phone Veronica on 66671101. All proceeds raised after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the hall. 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.

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 MEALS ON WHEELS - If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the office a call on 66621217. 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 3pm-5.30pm @ $5 per head. First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person. Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552. THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation,

games, and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome. CASINO CANCER GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT Windarra Committee are organising a Fashion Parade at Windarra on 17th February and all funds will go to the Casino Cancer Group. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. Sharon I have also enclosed a copy of 2024 calendar for activities for older members of our community. If anyone is interest, please just give me a call for any queries. I know there are a lot of lonely people out there who are stuck in their homes and I would love to be able to get them out to meet with peers and enjoy some of the activities. My idea of article under or over a copy of the 2024 calendar “ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR 2024 I have organised some activities for our older and lonely members of our community who would like to partake in any of the outings listed in the calendar. Everyone is most welcome to come along and join in; if you would like to attend any activity and you require transport etc please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my very best to include you and arrange transport for you. Please check the dates for 2024! Jan Danaher 0414 625 680” ELTHAM ELTHAM MASONIC LODGE - The Eltham Masonic Lodge welcomes all masons, to attend their monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Tuesday, each month (except in January, at the Eltham Masonic Temple. The meetings commence at 7.30 pm, but we have a few savouries & a drinks beforehand, as a welcome. Information ring Col 0416530456 EVANS HEAD ROTARY EVANS HEAD holds meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 5.30pm at Evans Head RSL downstairs in remembrance room. New members warmly welcomed. Cont. Sue 0438853921 THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVANS HEAD MARKETS held on the last Saturday of Each Month. Where: Club Evans RSL Time 8am - 1pm A vast variety of stores from clothes, candle, Honey Photographs, books, and Organic Vegetables along with Rotary Bacon & Egg Rolls EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560 EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB - The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn 0401493316. EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done. GOONELLABAH TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH - Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and finish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442. GRAFTON GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - “Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, flowers, and nature. Our first little spin-off group, Botanical Art Class, was held today and although most of us were certain we couldn’t

draw we all managed to produced something that teacher Jan said was ‘art’. It was a lovely few hours and I’m looking forward to the next one. We will be holding our AGM at our next meeting, Thursday 7th March, 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. Please note that Membership Fees are increasing from $10 to $15 this year and are payable in March. You can do a bank transfer to the Club’s bank account – see bank details in the latest Newsletter emailed to you recently. Or you can pay in cash at the next meeting. Please think about nominating for a role on the Committee or just putting forward your name as a general committee member with no particular role, someone who can be called on to help out if needed Our guest speaker will be Di from Honey Bee Hives, always a popular topic Don’t forget your name badge and pop your mobile on Silent during the meeting please. LONG WAY HOME STORY COMPETITION - It’s time for local writers to look at the twilight sky for inspiration, with the launch of this year’s Long Way Home story competition. Long Way Home editor Claire Aman said the competition invites Clarence locals of all ages to write a story on the theme ‘Fly by Night. ’We’re hoping to get lots of wild and imaginative stories featuring flying foxes, the night sky, and travelling in the dark,’ said Claire. ‘From our inner realms to wild places, flying foxes are the stuff of fable. They can fill the sky, they can travel more than a thousand kilometres, they sleep upside own. They’ve inspired Batman, Bartok the Magnificent, Batty Koda, and Dracula. If not flying foxes, think about flying by night and see what else you can come up with. The sky’s the limit. ‘We want stories from primary and high school students, and from adults. We’re looking for original stories that move us or surprise us, stories that make us curious about what happens next. We look for authentic voices with a touchstone of the writer’s own culture and experience, enlivened by imagination. ‘The competition grows more popular each year. We discovered some fabulous writing last year, especially from winners Loueen Winters, Eva Patricks and Zali Nicholls. We hope to unearth new talent this year. ‘As with previous years, the best entries will be published in a book. ‘Stories from the Clarence Valley 2024 - Fly by Night,’ will be released at the end of this year. The deadline for all stories is 1 June. Adults’ stories have a 2,500-word limit, while high school and primary students have a 500-word and 200-word limit respectively. More details find us on Facebook Claire 0423 747 468 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’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 Chris 0400490691 or 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 Kingscliff 500 Card Club. Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club New players WELCOME Contact: GARY 0499869992 KINGSCLIFF PROBUS CLUB - First Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12 noon in the function room of Kingscliff Bowls Club. We have an interesting guest speaker each month plus bus trips to various points on the map each third Wednesday of the month. Retirees and seniors are most welcome to join us in this happy social group. For more information please phone Janet 0439230125 KYOGLE LIFE WRITING WORKSHOP USING DESCRIPTIVE DETAIL A practical two-hour workshop that focuses on the use of descriptive detail in creative nonfiction. This includes local history, family history, memoir, autobiography, personal essay, travel or feature article writing. Descriptive detail is more than a string of adjectives, but about using selective and specific detail to convey something about people, an event, a place or a feeling This is about self-awareness and using our best judgement. As our good friend Anon, said: ‘A good writer describes everything. A great writer describes only what is necessary.’ WHEN: 1.00 - 3.00pm, Saturday 24 February WHERE: Laneway Community Space (aka ‘The Youthie’) 161 Summerland Way Kyogle COST: $20 – or whatever you can afford to pay. No questions asked. FORMAT: We write, we read, we discuss. After introductions and a brief outline of the workshop I have people writing quickly. Participants are invited to share their writing with the group, but there is no compulsion to do so. I provide guidance on giving feedback. I’m beginner friendly but seem to entertain more experienced writers. I think this is because of my approach, that participants learn from each other, not just from me. This is a writing workshop – bring whatever you want to write with. Numbers are limited – please register beforehand, preferably by email: graeme@morethanjusttalk. com.au Or phone 0408 676 550 Please arrive in time to start at 1pm. This workshop is presented with support from Kyogle Together S A V E T H E D A T E- 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 &

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52 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 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 SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET - Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851 LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm. Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455. 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. LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and

to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004 LISMORE LISMORE CROQUET CLUB inc: Note next General meeting date has been changed to Thursday 7th March, 11am for members, Molesworth Street, Club House. Friday 22nd March, 11am - 1pm - You are invited to Seniors Week “Come and Play - Social Friday - FREE Sausage Sizzle”, at the Lismore Croquet Club. For information or become a new member call Fay on 0412910487. WE ARE BACK Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is up and running in the Foyer of LBH. We are a fun group to join and are looking for new Members to help in the shop one day a month, help with our Markets and raffles days we need, sewers, crotcherers and jam makers. Last year we donated around $80,000 in vital equipment that was on the Hospital Wish list. This year we are looking at buying 5 Ook Snow LC Low Falls Prevention Beds plus the accessories at the cost of $54,395.00. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Lismore Workers Sports Club. 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah. We would love to see you there. LISMORE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is 16th of February 2024. Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation. Social Networking with Tea and Coffee, Companion Support Group. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290 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 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 - 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 AREA LIBRARIES - JUNIOR WRITERS MASTERCLASS Five classes per term, first class Thursday 15 February, 5pm-6.30pm at Lismore Children’s Library Join author Zanni Louise for a five-classper-term series of fun writing classes. Hone your craft, meet like-minded kids, and celebrate the joy of storytelling. Suitable for 8–12-year-olds. Registration essential, which can be done on the Byron Writers Festival website by selecting the Storyboard tab, then Browse workshops,

then Lismore Junior Writers Masterclass. SOCIAL CIRCLE: BASKET WEAVING Friday 16 February, 10am-12pm at Lismore Pop-up Library Join this fun group every Friday at 10am. This Friday we explore basket weaving techniques and natural fibres with Jacqui Banks. READING FOR RECONCILIATION BOOK CLUB Friday 16 February, 1.30pm-2.30pm at Goonellabah Library Improve your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and histories. Start a reconciliation journey through reading and discussing selected texts in a friendly and informal setting with other members of the community. Everyone is welcome. CONTACT US: Lismore Pop-up Library 02 6621 2464 Lismore Children’s Library 02 6625 5190 Goonellabah Library 02 6625 1235 LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED - President: Mr Bob Greig 0404860504 publicity officer Don Abrahams 0437576837 Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm We are a community based non-profit organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community. Shed Activities Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the public Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations Assembling flatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company. Memberships: $40-year Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee 15 Industry Drive East Lismore LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289 LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome. LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS - Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987 LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah). CO-DEPENDANTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA) - CoDependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143 EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome EAST LISMORE SOCIAL TENNIS - Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the

commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome. MAINLY MUSIC - Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200 PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS - Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings. ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING - Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095. ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC - East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934. ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE - Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435990919 SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy, and similar subjects. SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC. - Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information. Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Red Dove at Lismore Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601 ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA) MEDITATION and practice: This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. 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

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH - Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792. Mummulgum POTTSVILLE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Is drinking costing you more than money? AA works and is very active in Pottsville. We meet every Thursday 7pm at St Marks 15A Coronation Ave Pottsville and local contact 1800 423 431 or 04019 45671 POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL - Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760. TWEED HEADS POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035. TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB - Probus Club, Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the first Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome. TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Centre from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft. TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women (Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning, we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers, and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629. YAMBA YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of

month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB - Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome. ALL NORTHERN RIVERS NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE - The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886 The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-profit community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville, and Ballina. The run/ walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members. NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments, or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome. Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753. NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION - This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Ph: Allan Watt: 0402 749 582 ALL AREAS Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org.au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help. BALLINA, WEDNESDAY, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Anglican Church Admin Building, 24 Burnet St (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) BANORA POINT, MONDAY, 6.30pm, Salvation Army, The Community Centre, cnr Woodlands and Leisure Drives BANGALOW, FRIDAY 2.00PM, via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011 CHINDERAH, SUNDAY 4.00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St GRAFTON, TUESDAY, 12.00 noon, CWA Rooms, Market Square, Duke St ILUKA, MONDAY 11.00am, Iluka CWA Hall, 2 Charles Street (behind Iluka Museum) LISMORE/GOONELLABAH, TUESDAY, 1.00pm, The Studio, 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) MURWILLUMBAH, WEDNESDAY, 1.00pm, Church of Christ, 18 William St, Murwillumbah TWEED HEADS, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, NSW TIME, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St) TWEED HEADS, ALATEEN, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)

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FORECAST Warnings See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings Northern Rivers District: Sunny morning. The chance of a storm inland in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Thursday. Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a storm. Light winds. Northern Tablelands District: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a storm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Thursday. Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in

the afternoon and evening. The chance of a storm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. New South Wales: Scattered showers and isolated storms in the east, with a risk of severe storms in the central east. Isolated showers and the chance of storms elsewhere in all but the far southwest. Daytime temperatures above average in the northeast, but below average across the south and west. Northeast to northwesterly winds ahead of a south to southeasterly wind change moving across the south, west, and the central east, sweeping the southern and central coast as a fresh and gusty southerly change. Thursday. Scattered showers and the chance of a storm in the east. Isolated showers and storms in the central and northern inland. Dry and sunny across the southern inland and in the far

west. Daytime temperatures below average. Northeast to southeasterly winds in the east, tending southerly in the west. Byron Coast: Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending north to northwesterly during the morning then tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the evening. Weather: Mostly sunny. Coffs Coast: Winds: Northerly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore south of Coffs Harbour. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Coffs Harbour. Weather: Sunny. Gold Coast Waters: Winds: East to northeasterly about 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 15, 2024!!!

54 SPORTS NEWS

!"#$%&$'!$()*'#+,!-+.'$/$&,*!'#+"!!* By Tim Howard Tucabia Copmanhurst has bounced back from a demoralising defeat to take a dominant position in its game against Coutts Crossing in the CRCA Mixed First Grade competition at Ulmarra Showground. Batting first Tucabia’s batters backed a dynamic effort from Matt Dougherty, who scored 66 from 44 balls to reach a neat 200 and then the bowlers, notably Rohan Hackett, came to the party to have Coutts 2/13 at stumps. Dougherty’s effort stole the limelight, but more

sedate efforts like captain Tim Bultitude’s 33 from 50 and Tom Cootes’ 22 from 74 laid the foundation for the later fireworks. Travis Anderson also chipped in down the order with a brisk 26 from 24 balls. Andrew McLachlan did the bulk of the damage with the ball, snaring 5/57 from 16.4 overs. With just eight overs to face before stumps, Coutts were rocked by the left arm pace of Hackett. He bowled both his victims for ducks and will go into the Saturday’s second day with 2/3 from

four overs. At Lower Fisher Turf

in Grafton, Lawrence has already wrapped up first

Tucabia’s left-arm quick Rohan Hackett has snared a couple of early wickets when Coutts Crossing were forced to face a nasty session before stumps.

innings points against Souths/Westlawn after rolling them for 66. Opening the bowling, Jarrod Ensbey cleaned up the top order dismissing four of the top six, including a wicket with the first ball of the game. Number 10 Adrian Boyd top scored for Souths Westlawn, while three others: Anthony Dickson, Dylan Cleaver and Joe Pigg made 10. With about 40 overs to bat Lawrence made sure of the win, reaching 6/89 at stumps. Opener Ben Hill top score with a 29 from 74 balls but Boyd kept the pressure on picking up

three quick wickets. Lawrence skipper Nathan Ensbey saw his team across the line and will resume on 12no an his teams score at 6/89. Boyd finished the day with 3/29 from 14 overs to have the pick of the figures. Competition leaders Harwood have defending premiers GDSC Easts in a lot of trouble at Ellem Oval. Batting first Harwood scored 213 from 55.2 overs and picked up three Easts wickets for 61 by the time stumps were called. No further details were available

*"0)-'*)1$,'*!$20)1)'3&/3.&/3!*'4)%-"$-5'67' .&*2+-)'*0))18$5'4&9!"-) By Dennis Newlyn Super Sedan racing returns to Castrol Lismore Speedway, Saturday night, February 17, with the running of the McCosker Series, round nine. A big field of drivers will not only battle for points in the tournament, but also the tight confines of the Lismore Showground Speedway bull ring. The event is titled the “Super Sedan Stampede” . . . and that’s very fitting as no quarter will be given or asked on the race track! Sedans are the iconic division in the long and illustrious history of the Lismore venue and this race will certainly live up to all expectations. Promoters Mick and Kim Sauer continue to provide variety race programmes during the 2023-24 season. “We are very pleased

to have the Super Sedans with us again,” copromoter Kim Sauer said. “These cars are fast and very spectacular and we will have a top line-up of drivers to battle for main event honours.” The chase for points

in the McCosker Super Sedan series is hotting up and the nominations include tournament championship leader Hayden Brims, secondplaced JJ Hamilton and third man in the point standings, Sam Hughes.

The McCosker Series is one of the most competitive tournaments in Australian Super Sedan racing and is held with rounds primarily conducted in Queensland, but also the championship trail ventures interstate,

and the very popular Lismore circuit has been taking rounds of the series each season in more recent history of the iconic Lismore venue. Lismore’s long time female driver Tania Smith is amongst the

Lismore’s popular Tania Smith is listed amongst the Super Sedan nominations, February 17, at Castrol Lismore Speedway. Photo: Tony Powell.

nominations for the event. It’s where she started her career some years ago and she will drive the latest model car out of the local Danny Smith owned and operated Rocket Racecars workshop. Other big names amongst the nominations heading for Lismore are Steve Jordan, David Nichols and Justin Randall, whose family have strong connections with Lismore Speedway over past decades. Other divisions on the variety race programme are RSA Sedans, Production Sedans and Junior Sedans. More information, including ticketing purchase for the February 17 race fixture, can be found on the Castrol Lismore Speedway website: www. lismorespeedway.com.au

!""#$%&'()*+'&*"',$+' 09.02.2024 MAHJONG RESULTS 1. Barbara Ellan, 2. Jan Boardman, 3. Jeanette Henwood, 4. Shirley Atkinson, Gail McDonagh, 6. Vanessa Reynolds, 7. Jan Small, 8. June Greenaway, 9. Shirley Coleman, 10. Carol Meyer, 11. Pauline Kearney, 12. Kath Hubbard, Yvonne Weddup, 14. Pauline Bolte, 15. Lynda Lovett, 16. Ann Hewitt, 17. Linda Lloyd, 18. Susan Scott, 19. Margaret Bryant, 20. Janene Jarvis, Sally Lowry, 22. Joy Lowien, 23. Ramsay Roper, 24. Coral Lavelle, 25. Gladys D’Anna, 26. Pam Farrell, 27. Lorna Simpson, 28. Val Heinritz, 29. Ronda Taylor, Jane Fenech, Lesley Ritchie, 32. Jenny Lang, 33. Diana Auret, 34. Kathy Pickles, 35. Jan Henley, 36. Cindy Smith, Valda McLerie. CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 11-02-2024 The winner of the Mexican 4 ball stableford was Garry Randall with a score of 22 points. The putting

trophy was won by T.Jenkins with 14 putts and T.Hook won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 2nd, W.Jackson. 3rd & 6th, D.Hampson. 4th, G.Randall. 7th, 8th & 17th, T.Hook. 18th, G.Shephard. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by DIY Home Timber & Hardware Casino will be a single stroke on the top 11 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am CASINO WOMENS BOWLS CLUB Judy Carthews birthday! Winners were calculated on the lowest margin & the winners were: Marlene Jordan & Raelene skirrey def Nancy Moran & Denise Grice. The other rink winners were: Jan Dwyer, Maria Hellyar & Denise Skinner def Jan Cooke, B. Carter & Helen Lavelle.

Judy Carthew, Julie Creighton & Kay Jonsson def Judy Carthew, Tanya Maxwell & Ivy Watson. The club fours championship rounds start on Wednesday 14/2/24, good luck to everyone bowling in this event. CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET: D.Simmons M.Donati 26 d P.Waters R.Chapman 20 S.Hume 23 d P.Hume G.Porter 8 RICOCHET CROQUET: B.Wellings N.Barnes 14 d P.Bolte M.Russell 14 M.Field G.Kerr 15 d R.Allen N.Poynting 12 J.Bate 11 d W Gilmore 8 P.Scott A.Mangan 16 d N.Watts 13 R.Poynting R.Chapman 12 d J.Hannigan D.Scott 11 P.Bolte R.Poynting 14 d B.Wellings R.Allen 8 N.Barnes J.Hannigan 18 d N.Watts M.Russell 17

P.Waters 16 d D.Scott 13 P.Scott N.Poynting 13 d B.Bill R.Chapman 9 TOURNAMENTS: NSW Association Croquet Singles 3 & Under 1 M.Gidding Ballina, 2 T.Bassett Cooks River, 3 P. Landrebe Cammeray. Australian Golf Croquet Eights Singles: Div 1 R.Fletcher 1, M.Fletcher 2, P.Landrebe 3. Div 2 B.Haydon 1,K.McGlynn 2, B.McHardy 3 Div 3 A Barbero 1, R.Hingst 2, P.DeArugo 3. Div 4 G.Bury1, M.Scruton 2, D.Hadfield 3. Div 5 E.Gumbrell 1, C.Keating 2, B.Manawaring 3. Div 6 K.Molyneux 1, J.Rechter 2, J.Sisson 3. David Scott Cherry Street 5th Division 2. Ray Chapman Cherry Street 6th Division 4.

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&,)!0%#$1&,2%!+$0,''/"$3%&$'&%4()"+$4,5+$%33 A team of 38 Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head-Ballina) headed north for the formidable Broadwater’s “Battle of the Paddle” on the Gold Coast, and brought home trophies. This regatta is a tough field that’s used as preparation for the imminent States Championships. The clubs full of prime young paddlers dominated the finals; however the Rainbows Mens 10 team paddled with gusto & came in 3rd. In doing so, they achieve their long-standing goal of winning, at a regatta.

They had been pipped by 100th of a second for 3rd place, at 2023 Australian Masters Games.

As well, two Rainbow Pinks teamed with Wollumbin Pinks to finish 2nd in the Breast

Rainbow Dragons Mens 10s & Cancer Survivor crews

Cancer Survivors category. Other team results were very competitive

too with the Mixed 20s completing the 200m in less than 54 seconds in both heats.

Rainbow Dragons Mens 10s

Later, in the 2km “Island Dash” every boat had a 20 second delay start and by the home straight Rainbows had overtaken two boats but…. one fought back. Rainbows emerged from that clash of paddles 20 seconds ahead, to finish just outside the top 10 times. Club president, Lu Cooney, summed up the day with “It was wonderful to have broad cross section of members representing the Rainbows at this regatta.” rainbowdragons.com.au

!"#$!%&'("&!$&)*"&+$&,-"$'%$(%!%.&$/%-,/$*"' The Northern Rivers greyhound racing community will pay tribute to the esteemed Jack Sommerville with the introduction of a new $50,000 event scheduled for April this year. Jack, who served as the on-track veterinarian for several decades at Grafton, Casino, Lismore, and Tweed Heads, extending his care to greyhound participants across the

Northern Rivers and up to the Queensland border, sadly passed away in January. The Tweed Heads Coursing Club, in collaboration with the industry, has initiated the Jack Sommerville Northern Rivers Cup to commemorate Jack’s invaluable contributions. Steve McGrath, Manager of the Tweed Heads Coursing Club, expressed the

community’s deep appreciation for Jack’s dedication to the sport and its participants. In coordination with Jack’s wife, Carol, the club obtained permission to honour his legacy by naming the race series after him. Carol Sommerville welcomed the gesture, recognizing it as a fitting tribute to Jack’s lifelong commitment to greyhound racing.

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The event will feature two heats at both Grafton and Casino, with the top two contenders from each heat advancing to the $50,000 final. Initially hosted in Grafton in 2024, subsequent finals will alternate between the two venues. Scheduled for April 14 at Grafton and April 16 at Casino, the heats will cover distances of 450m and 484m, respectively.

The final showdown will take place at Grafton on Saturday, April 20. John Corrigan, President of the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club, expressed gratitude for the initiative, acknowledging Jack’s unparalleled support and friendship within the community. He emphasized Jack’s unwavering commitment to assisting greyhound participants, highlighting

his exceptional character and profound impact on the sport. The Jack Sommerville Northern Rivers Cup stands as a testament to Jack’s enduring legacy and the deep appreciation felt by all who were fortunate enough to know him. It symbolizes not only a celebration of his contributions but also a reaffirmation of the values he embodies

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