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January 7, 2021

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COVID TESTS PASS 90,000 MARK Three issued PINs over holiday period By Tim Howard NORTHERN NSW health authorities report there have been no locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the region, although another resident has tested positive after acquiring the disease overseas. Chief executive Northern NSW Local Health District Wayne Jones said the last locally acquired case in the Northern NSW Local Health District was on July 25, 158 days ago. He said the new case was a Tweed Shire resident diagnosed on December 26. This person was in hotel quarantine in Sydney and would be released when it was safe to do so. The diagnosis raised the tally of COVID-19 infections of health district residents to 63. Mr Jones said more than 90,000 COVID-19 tests had been conducted in the area since the pandemic was declared, including 2600 over the Christmas period.

The numbers had dropped in past two days, in line with the NSW average, but he urged people to remain vigilant. “Anyone with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, is asked to come forward immediately for testing,” he said. “Then they should isolate until they receive a negative result.” Mr Jones said there were clear guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19: • If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay. Remain isolated until you receive your test

result. • Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. • Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. • Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should sit in the back. To find your nearest testing clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov. au/covid-19/how-toprotect-yourself-andothers/clinics or contact your GP.

Covid restriction for places of worship NSW Health says with new Coronavirus directives if you are attending a place of worship it’s important to stay COVID safe. Remember to: • Always register your details when attending a service; • Try to attend outdoor services or those in well-ventilated spaces that are not crowded; • Maintain physical distancing from those you don’t live with; • Wear a face mask in indoor settings, or if you are singing outdoors (and over 12 years of age); • Avoid participating in singing or chanting indoors; • Remain seated throughout the service; • Objects should not be passed around; • No food should be shared; and • Practise good hand hygiene by using hand sanitiser or washing your hands. Please do not attend a place of worship

if you have even mild COVID-19 symptoms. Stay home and get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-toprotect.../clinics or contact your GP.

A 27-year-old Cronulla woman has received two PINs in three days for failing to self-isolate as required under the Public Health Act. Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended a resort at Byron Bay about 8.30pm on Thursday 31st December 2020 after receiving information in relation a possible breach of public health orders. Police were told the woman had been notified she was a close contact of a positive COVID case but was not self-isolating and had not been tested. The woman was provided advice about testing facilities and self-isolation before being given PPE to assist with safe travel to the facility. Officers returned to the resort about 8pm the following day Friday 1st January and found the woman was not self-isolating. The woman was issued a $1000 PIN for failing to comply with the direction under S7/8/9 of the Public Health Act. At 3.30pm on Sunday 3rd January 2021 police were again called to resort after reports the woman was not self-isolating, instead swimming in the resort pool. Following inquiries, the woman was

issued with another $1000 PIN for failing to comply with the direction under S7/8/9 of the Public Health Act. MORE PINS ISSUED AT YAMBA TWO people have been issued PINs after leaving their Northern Beaches home to holiday on the state’s north coast. On Saturday 3rd January 2021 police were notified that a man and woman, both aged 32, had left their Collaroy home the previous day to travel to Yamba for a holiday. Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District spoke with the pair and determined they didn’t have a lawful excuse for leaving their home and, in doing so, had breached the Public Health (COVID-19 Northern Beaches) Order. Both were issued a $1000 PIN.

QR CODES MANDATORY IN NEW YEAR THE NSW Health Minister Brad Hazard has announced a huge change to the sign-in system for businesses across the state. As of January 1st every business must have a Service NSW QR code, with those failing to do so facing a hefty fine. “I want to stress that you right now to get on to doing that and you need to do it,” Mr Hazard said. Up until January 1st businesses such as hospitality venues and salons had been given the option of using their own QR codes, however, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it had not always given the best or most accurate information. “The Service NSW app is more accurate because you only have to put in your details once and every time you go into a venue you just click on the code and you’re automatically checked in,” Ms Berejiklian said. “We found those venues that use the Service NSW app has made life so much easier for contact-tracers who are working 24/7.” She said businesses have been given plenty of time to get the government app which takes just minutes to download. “We did try to give it a go to give businesses the option but we found the inaccuracy or the lack of consistency compared to the Service

NSW app was too much.” Ms Berejiklian said people were becoming frustrated with businesses having their own QR codes where details in some cases were not being filled out properly. “The Service NSW app is easier for us you only have to put your information once and we rely on that.” Businesses have until Friday 1st January 2021 to download the Service NSW app or face a $5,000 penalty. Businesses can find out information about obtaining their own unique QR Code on the NSW Government website. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/ covid-safe/customer-record-keeping/ qr-codes

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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Byron Bay – beautiful one day, trashed the next by Halden Boyd THE Tweed/Byron Police District Command is urging visitors and locals alike to celebrate responsibly in the Byron Bay area over the holiday period. The festive season in 2020 saw a continued influx of visitors to the area and an increase in large public gatherings around the Byron Bay town centre, which required significant clean-up efforts due to the amount of rubbish left behind after illegal events. Under new COVID restrictions, outdoor gatherings are limited in a public place including beaches and parks. “Police conducted an extensive high-visibility operation, dispersing large crowds gathered at Apex Park, on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December 2020. The public are reminded this area is an alcohol-free zone, which effectively prohibits the consumption of alcohol in any public place,” Tweed-Byron Police District Superintendent David Roptell said said. In addition, police attended

Beautiful Byron Bay over the Festive Season and (inset) trash left on beaches from irresponsible partygoers spoils the fun and angers locals. the National Park area at Tyagarah around midnight on Saturday 26 December 2020 where an illegally organised party was being held. In the early hours of Sunday 27th December 2020 police again attended Apex Park after a large number of people gathered. Police moved on the group and ensured the alcohol they were consuming was tipped out.

Following this police attended Main Beach and Belongil Beach after approximately 300 people gathered at each location. The parties were closed down by police and the crowd was moved on. About 200 people were dispersed and music equipment seized with 73 parking infringements were issued. Police are liaising with National Parks and Wildlife regarding further infringements

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for organisers and attendees. Tweed/Byron Police District Commander Superintendent David Roptell has appealed for those involved to respect the environment and be mindful of the amount of rubbish that is being left behind. “It’s not fair for council workers and locals to have to clean the significant mess that is being left after each of these gatherings. I urge those who are intent on meeting in

parks and beaches to not only do so safely but be respectful to the environment and those around you by cleaning up after yourself,” Supt Roptell said. “In saying that, we have a very clear message to those choosing to come to Byron over the holiday period – this year is very different, there will be no large gatherings, no dance parties in the park. Social distancing is the new normal, and we all have to do our bit to stop the spread.” “The NSW Police Force continues to work closely with health officials and other government agencies, businesses and the community to manage the COVID-19 crisis and minimise the spread of the virus,” Supt Roptell said.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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Speed still a concern in police holiday operation

CASINO RESCUE SQUAD RESPONDS QUICKLY TO BOXING DAY CRASH THE Casino Rescue Squad was activated on Boxing Day to reports of a persons trapped crash on the Bruxner Highway 10 kilometres east of Casino heading towards Lismore. On arrival the driver was still in the vehicle but not trapped.

VRA members and police assisted Paramedics to remove the person from the car. The person was carried across a muddy embankment to a nearby ambulance where treatment was made for non life threatening injuries.

Fallen tree damages cars and Casino Rescue Squad property

A TREE tree located in the Casino Police complex came unexpectedly crashing down recently without warning damaging cars and some property at the adjoining Casino Volunteer Rescue Association headquarters in Graham Place. The VRA Squad building received some minor damage and the fence

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separating the two complexes was almost completely destroyed in the freak incident. The NSW SES Liverpool Squad requested some assistance from the Casino VRA Team in cutting up tree to move it off some vehicles which were extensively damaged.

POLICE say they are relieved to see NSW record its lowest road toll in almost 100 years, but are disappointed in the number of motorists caught exceeding the speed limit during the 2020-2021 Christmas and New Year period, especially on the North Coast. The state-wide Christmas and New Year road safety operation commenced at on Thursday 24th December 2020 and concluded on Sunday 3rd January 2021 with double demerit points in force across the festive season. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott (pictured, right), praised motorists across the state who obeyed road rules but urged the community not to become complacent. “The priority every day – not just during the festive season – is to reduce fatalities on the road and for the road safety message to get through to all motorists,” Minster Elliott said. “Compared to this time last year, we saw four fewer fatalities on our roads and only 691 motor vehicle collisions, down 205 from 896 last year.” “We should be proud of the reduction in these numbers but with summer travel continuing, I urge motorists to do all they can to take care behind the wheel and keep our roads safe.” Police issued a total of 9,407 Traffic Infringement Notices for speeding during this year’s Operation which was up by 650 compared to the same time last year. This included 268 fines for P-Plate drivers caught exceeding the limit. Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Acting Assistant Commissioner Stephen Hegarty (pictured, left), said police will not stop targeting the Four Ds – drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving. “I know the majority of people were excited to see the back of 2020 and it appears as though we travelled at speed into 2021, which is a concern given that speed is a leading contributor to fatal crashes,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Hegarty said. “As a frontline worker, one of the hardest things to do is deliver the news of a loved one’s death, especially as a result of a road crash which could have been avoided by

NORTHERN REGION OPERATION STATISTICS • Restraint Infringements – 145 • Mobile phone infringements – 49 • Speed infringements – 2,517 • Breath Tests – 37,774 • PCA charges – 181 • Fatal Crashes – 0 • Lives Lost – 0 • Reported major crashes – 153 • People injured – 69 making better choices behind the wheel.” “We asked road users to take care over the holiday season and we praise those who did the right thing, but let’s continue to make good choices and ensure we all get home safely.” During the 2020/2021 operation, which had police out in force each day targeting speeding, drink and drug-driving, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences, police conducted 199,493 breath tests, charged 569 people with drink driving and issued over 8,700 infringements for restraint, mobile and other offences. Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said reduced fatalities over the holiday period are a good sign, however the number of people putting lives at risk is too high with speed-related deaths up from 119 in 2019 to 134 in 2020. “In 2020 the road toll was the lowest it has been in almost 100 years with 297 people killed, 56 less than in 2019,” Minister Constance said. “However, the lower number is no excuse for complacency. Almost half of all fatal crashes last year involved someone who was speeding or driving too fast for the conditions.” “Any death on our roads is one death too many. I am asking everyone to take responsibility for road safety in 2021 by giving yourself plenty of time to travel, don’t speed, drive to the conditions, wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions, make sure you’re well rested and if you’ve been drinking or have taken drugs, don’t drive.”

The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

NEWS

Nominations open for LISMORE MAYOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT multicultural honour LISMORE City Mayor Isaac for the next 20 years,” Cr Smith The Northern Rivers community is being encouraged to nominate a person or organisation that has worked hard to promote common values and social harmony during 2020. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee has opened nominations for the 2021 Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals and the Multicultural Honour Roll. “There are so many inspiring individuals and organisations doing incredible work in our community, striving to maintain harmony and peace in NSW during what has been a difficult year. “This program acknowledges these everyday multicultural heroes and champions, particularly those who have actively helped us in our messaging to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and supported the most vulnerable in our community.” The medals honour the achievements of community members working in many fields including youth, business, arts and culture as well as regional communities. “We have expanded the program this year to recognise even more individuals and organisations making a difference to our community,” Mr Lee said. “It’s been a tough year but as we look forward to 2021, I encourage all those who know incredible change-makers leading significant projects, programs and events to nominate them for a Multicultural Community Medal.” The Premier’s Multicultural Community Medal winners will be announced and presented in March 2021 at the Harmony Dinner. The Premier will also posthumously recognise the legacy of people who have made lasting contributions to NSW through the Multicultural Honour Roll. Nominations are open until 5pm on Friday 22 January 2021.To find our more go to multicultural.nsw.gov.au

Smith has announced his retirement after more than 12 years serving on Lismore City Council. Councillor Smith said he was leaving to focus on his career within the non-government sector. His retirement from Lismore City Council will be effective from 1 February 2021. “Just prior to COVID-19, I was appointed as the chief executive officer of a local NGO, which is a very time-consuming and demanding role. I accepted the position as I had planned to retire at the now postponed local government elections in mid2020,” Mayor Smith said. “With elections now delayed until September next year due to the pandemic, I think it’s in the best interests of our community that someone else takes up the role of mayor who can give it the attention it needs and deserves.” Councillor Smith was first elected to Council in 2008 and was voted in as Lismore’s mayor in 2016. “I have greatly enjoyed serving as a councillor and in particular as mayor. It was a term peppered with challenges following flood,

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Lismore Mayor Isaac Smith has announced his retirement. drought, fire and pandemic, but I have always been humbled by the support I have received, and I would like to thank the community for that,” he said. Deputy Mayor Neil Marks will be acting mayor until councillors meet on 9 February 2021 to elect an interim mayor. “I would like to thank my fellow councillors, Council staff and the current executive team who have transformed the organisation, making it ready

said. “The last 12 months have been particularly tough for all councillors and the community. But we have always rallied together, and just as we will recover from last week’s flash flooding, we have emerged stronger and more determined to make Lismore an even better place to live, work and raise a family.” “Both I and my fellow councillors have had to make many tough and at times controversial decisions over the last year, but they were always made in the best interests of our community.” “The result of those decisions is that this year we have posted a significant financial turnaround. This means we are now in the position where we, as a community, can control our own destiny.” “As a born and bred local, I love our wonderful community and I see a great future ahead for our city and its villages. I leave satisfied that I have left Lismore City Council better than I found it and I have complete confidence in the councillors and staff for the coming year.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT MAN CHARGED OVER FARM THEFTS A MAN has been charged over the alleged theft of farming equipment on the Far North Coast. Officers attached to the Richmond Police District Rural Crime Prevention Team commenced an investigation into incidents at rural properties in East Wardell and Dungarubba. Following extensive inquiries on Monday 21st December 2020 police executed a search warrant at a property in Broadwater where they located a spray tank and 400 litres of diesel. Police will allege the goods were stolen from a Dungarubba property. After further inquiries, police attended a unit on Beech Street, Evans Head, and executed a second search warrant. During the search, police located power tools, chains and farming equipment, which were allegedly stolen from an East Wardell property in early December. Later that day, police seized further items – also alleged to have been stolen – from a Woodburn property, including a trailer, a generator, an air compressor and more power tools. A 24-year-old man was arrested at the Evans Head home and taken to Lismore Police Station, where he was charged with five offences including larceny, stealing a trailer, and having goods in custody. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Lismore Local Court on Thursday 21st January 2021. Investigations are ongoing. MAN CHARGED AFTER STOLEN CAR SPIKED A MAN has been charged with driving offences and resisting arrest after a pursuit in the Tweed. At 10.40pm on Sunday 28th December officers from Tweed/ Byron Proactive Crime Team were conducting patrols of the Chinderah area when they saw a Queenslandregistered silver Hyundai Getz turn right onto Chinderah Road. Checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and police activated their warning lights and sirens directing the driver to stop, however, the driver allegedly accelerated away, and a pursuit was initiated. Officers followed the vehicle from Chinderah to Kingscliff, where policedeployed road spikes slowed the stolen vehicle but it continued driving, and hit a Toyota Camry, causing it to come to a rest on the median strip. Damage to the front wheel caused the vehicle to stop and the 30-year-old man allegedly struggled with police before he was placed in the rear of a caged police vehicle. The man was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where he was charged with: • Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously;

• Drive while licence cancelled; • Resist officer in execution of duty; and • Receive property stolen outside NSW. The man was refused bail to appear before Lismore Local Court on Monday 28th December 2020 where he was formally refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday 11th January 2021. A 35-year-old female passenger was also arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station, where she was given a Field Court Attendance Notice for being carried in a conveyance without the consent of owner, and released. The woman will appear before Tweed Heads Local Court on 25th January. UNLICENSED DRIVER CAUGHT A BALLINA man who allegedly attempted to avoid police has been charged with unlicensed driving on day six of the state-wide Christmas and New Year’s road-safety operation. At 10.05am on Tuesday 29th December police sighted a vehicle travelling west along the Bruxner Highway at Ballina. Officers conducted a u-turn with the intention of stopping the vehicle for a random breath test. Police said the vehicle then accelerated away and drove off the highway at the first available exit. Police were able to stop the vehicle where the male driver was spoken to. Inquiries revealed that he did not hold a driver’s licence. It was also established that the man had only recently faced court for the same offence. The 39-year-old man from a Ballina address was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for never being a licensed driver prior to the offence. He is due to appear in Ballina Local Court at a later date. INTERNATIONAL DRIVER BUSTED SPEEDING OFFICERS from Coffs Harbour Highway Patrol have detect motorist travelling at 192km/h on the Pacific Highway Bonville. About 2.30pm on Friday 25th December officers were conducting stationary speed enforcement on the Pacific Highway Bonville, just south of Coffs Harbour. Officers observed a black Audi A4 sedan well above the signposted speed limit and checked its speed at 192km/h. The vehicle left the highway at the next exit but police were able to catch up to the vehicle as it stopped in a residence in Bonville. The driver, a 23 year old man, was the holder of an international drivers licence. He was charged with Driving in a Speed Dangerous to the public and exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h. His visiting driving privileges were withdrawn and the registration plates from his vehicle confiscated for a period of three months.

Safety operation at Evans Head a success RICHMOND Police District officers and Marine Area Command in conjunction with Richmond Valley Council Rangers spent the Christmas holiday weekend patrolling the Evans Head coastline and surrounding rivers ensuring safety and compliance. During the safety operation 20 Marine Safety Inspections were performed as well as numerous alcohol and drug tests. Police say they were pleased with the

majority of users with only two people being detected not having a boat licence, and another for speeding. Numerous other warnings were issued and speed limits were enforced. Authorities the operations were well received by the local community and will be ongoing as Police and Council continue to work together to keep Northern Rivers beaches and waterways safe for everyone.

Quick thinking by rescuers avoids Xmas Day road tragedy

A MULTI response effort has certainly saved lives after a serious crash on the Tweed Valley Way at Condong on Christmas Day. The Tweed District Volunteer Rescue Squad was activated to reports of a persons trapped collision on Tweed Valley Way and on arrival crews were met with a two car collision with one female driver trapped just before 3pm. Fire crews who arrived just prior stabilised the vehicle utilising a tow truck to prevent the vehicle falling further down the embankment into the Tweed River. Rescue crews provided additional stabilisation utilising winches and stability cribbing. Hydraulic cutters (jaws of life) and rams were then used to free the trapped driver.

The patient was stabilised by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the RACQ Life Flight aero medical team before being airlifted to Hospital. Murwillumbah District Towing was also praised for their response using

their tow truck to stop a vehicle from falling into the Tweed River. Also, a fence was cut making a clear path to the helicopter, and Neil Mack (Neil Mack Fencing) repaired the fence to ensure the land owner had a secure paddock.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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CHARGES LAID AFTER FIRE FIGHTERS HINDERED By Tim Howard TWO people have been arrested after police and emergency services were allegedly abused while responding to a New Year’s Day house fire in the South Grafton. About 3.50am on Friday, occupants of a home on Angophora Way, South Grafton, woke to find smoke filling the residence. Police have been told the 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman passed their two-yearold son out a window to a bystander, along with personal possessions, before self-evacuating. Shortly after, emergency services arrived at the scene. The occupants were taken to Grafton Base Hospital suffering from shock and smoke inhalation. As officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attempted to evacuate neighbouring houses, they were

Unoccupied home destroyed at Dorroughby

allegedly repeatedly threatened and abused by a several people. NSW Fire and Rescue attempts to extinguish the fire were also hampered. A 20-year-old man and 16-year-old boy – known to each other – were arrested and taken to Grafton Police Station. The man was charged with wilfully obstruct

officer in execution of duty, and assault officer in execution of duty. He was granted conditional bail and will appear at Grafton Local Court January 25. The teen was charged with hinder/obstruct member of fire brigade in execution of function, possess prohibited drug, resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty, and

use offensive language in/near public place/ school. He was granted conditional bail and will appear at the Grafton Children’s Court February 12. Police said a crime scene has been established at the house and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fire were continuing.

RURAL Fire Service teams were unable to save a timber home destroyed by fire at Dorroughby early on Sunday morning 3rd January 2020. The Alphadale RFS brigade was called in to assist the Dunoon Rural Fire Brigade along with Tullera RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW. On arrival crews found the house northeast of Dunoon well alight and were tasked to attack the fire using Breathing Apparatus and Thermal Imaging Camera to pick up hotspots. Unfortunately the structure was completely destroyed. No occupants were home at the time of the blaze and investigations are continuing.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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NEW WAY FORWARD TO AGE WELL By Alexis Galloway WITH almost one in four people to be aged 60 or over by 2031, the NSW Government has committed to a decade-long ageing strategy, addressing areas such as resilience and safety. Acting Minister for Seniors Geoff Lee said the Ageing Well in NSW Seniors Strategy 2021–2031 focussed on a wholeof-government and community approach underpinning projects, policy and services to best support older people and remove barriers to continued participation. “We are living longer than ever and as the NSW population continues to age, it’s critical to have a long-term strategy addressing current needs and emerging issues that will affect seniors over the next decade. “It renews our vision for people in NSW to experience the benefits of living longer, while participating in, contributing to and being included in their communities.” The four focus areas are living in age-friendly environments; participating in inclusive communities; staying safe, active and healthy; and being

resilient and informed. Five, two-year action plans will keep the framework on track, setting out activities and initiatives to be delivered, including those focusing on older people in vulnerable groups. “This means we can incorporate new or expanded initiatives into future action plans as they develop, enabling our efforts to evolve and shift to meet the needs of older people,” Mr Lee said. The strategy unites a comprehensive collection of activities across NSW agencies, focused on improving systems and infrastructure, and delivering services. The Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing (MACA) who advises the Minister for

Seniors on matters affecting the needs, interests and wellbeing of older people in NSW, was among many organisations, stakeholders and peak bodies included in consultation. “We’re creating communities where older people are respected and supported, especially in areas like flexible working and affordable housing,” MACA Chair, Kathryn Greiner AO, said. “It’s a new era for ageing where older people want to seize opportunities, manage challenges and ultimately share their wealth of skills, knowledge and experience.” The first two-year action plan commences in January 2021, with 88 new or continuing initiatives that positively influence outcomes for older people.

Donate with care WITH an increase in unusable donations and some people using clothing bins as dumping grounds for food waste and other rubbish, the NSW Government is working with the National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations (NACRO) to create awareness about responsible donations. Almost 800,000 tonnes of goods a year is received by charities, but around a third of these donations cannot be reused or recycled. “Donating unwanted goods is a great way to help those less fortunate, but as a rule of thumb, if it ain’t fit for a mate, then don’t donate,” NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman said. Anglicare Operations Manager for shops and factories Julie McAuley said there were a lot of ways a donation could assist the community. “A simple piece of clothing that one person may no longer need can also be loved again by others and put to good use. There are a lot of ways a considered donation can assist the community.”

The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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Covid conundrum Not long ago a 7-yearold daughter of an important Australian organisation asked her father if she would need to wear a mask for the rest of her life. Not a prospect any 7-year-old would look forward to, any more than a child in that group of one billion fellow human beings who don’t have enough to eat on a daily basis. But these starving one billion other members of the human race eat meat that doesn’t belong to the more fortunate part of our world. But now that only 4% of the world’s mammals are wild animals, is it a problem if they eat wild animals? Well it could be a problem now that most of the large wild animals are no more and the starving people’s only real legal meat eating option is to eat rats (50% of the world’s remaining wild mammals) or bats (25% of the world’s remaining wild mammals). And the fact that bats are easy to catch and some species can transmit unpleasant viruses from animals to people, that really is a problem for any trusting little child who doesn’t like the idea of wearing a mask for the rest of her

life. But as our covid pandemic, like climate change, continues to become more democratic as it spreads more widely and we tuck into our Christmas tucker, this year with or without our families around us, it’s worth a thought about what we are doing to the natural habitat buffer zone that helps separate us such viruses and from the world’s remaining but still diminishing number of species of wildlife. Well we and those politicians we still continue to elect to serve us, still appear to be hell-bent on destroying the remaining bushland wildlife habitat as if there’s no tomorrow. Well it’s got me beat for I do worry about my own little grand children wearing their masks while they watch a DVD of the abundant but now extinct wildlife that roamed free when I was a kid. The future is what we choose, while we still have time to choose. Harry Johnson Iluka

Covid curfew It’s pointless having borders shut if Queenslanders are going to holiday with Sydney siders in northern New South Wales then taking the potential virus back to Queensland.. Everyone must be centrally quarantined at Howard Springs, Curtin Detention Centre, Christmas Island or Nauru. Furthermore, now that vaccines are being rolled out world wide everyone must be vaccinated before coming back so we end hotel quarantine at least for Australian citizens and keep borders open. Isolation is eradication of this virus. Barring this idea, Sydney should be shut like Melbourne was and NSW highway patrol doing number plate recognition on the Pacific Highway turning back anyone from Sydney before they reach the mid north coast. The same on the New England Highway. Alan Mosley Yamba

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SNAKES AND SPIDERS IT’S that time of year again, creepy crawlies start coming out and about during the summer months and because of this NSW Health is reminding Northern Rivers residents to watch out for snakes and spiders as the weather heats up. NSW Poisons Information Centre Senior Specialist, Genevieve Adamo said people should make themselves aware of what to do if they are bitten by a snake. “Snake season peaks in late December and January. “Australia has some of the most venomous snakes in the world, so it’s important people seek immediate medical assistance for all suspected bites.” Symptoms from a venomous bite can include nausea, vomiting and a headache. “If someone is bitten by a snake you should keep them still, call an ambulance and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage. Tight tourniquets should not be applied and the bite site should not be washed, cut or sucked.” Each Local Health District

Road relief Congratulations to each of the Ballina Shire councillors who were present at the December meeting unanimously voting to progress further the construction of a ‘relief road’ from the intersection of River Street west and Barlows Road and Flathead Lane and Tamarind Drive linking north and south of Ballina. This road will provide a thoroughfare for all traffic wishing to avoid the congestion of Kerr and River Streets on Ballina Island. It will give access to and from the expanding development of residential dwellings to the north of Ballina, the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and the everincreasing industrial estate. This ‘relief road’ will eventually play a major role as a connection for west Ballina residents to link with the Western Arterial Road which is planned to be constructed from the vicinity of Smith Drive to North Creek Road (Aldo roundabout). If this road (Western Arterial) was

manages supplies of antivenom for the local hospitals, according to location and snake and spider populations. Spiders are also a concern during the summer months. Mrs Adamo said a bite from a funnel web spider (pictured) is a medical emergency, which causes severe pain, sweating, vomiting, difficulty breathing and muscle twitching. “A person should be kept

to be constructed now it would solve the problem for many years to come and eliminate the immediate necessity to expand the construction of River and Kerr Streets as well as the two bridges on Ballina Island. The Western Arterial Road would be another eventual route to Lennox Head once the bridge over North Creek is constructed, also planned for many years, thus relieving the congestion on The Coast Road. The community strongly urges the councillors to pursue this ‘relief road’s’ eventual construction in order to relieve the congestion already being experienced on River and Kerr Streets, let alone that which will surely occur when the planned construction of 2 bridges over Fishery Creek and The Canal take place. This will guarantee to create further disruption to traffic. More could be said condemning these works! We the community urge the councillors of

still, while you apply a pressure immobilisation bandage around the bite and a bandage to the entire limb. An ambulance should also be called immediately and the patient taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.” A redback spider bite may result in pain and redness, but it is not considered life threatening. People should wash the area and call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

this council to continue to sensibly promote the Barlows Road ‘relief road’ for traffic congestion currently being experiences and into the future. Alan Brown Ballina

Rural health inquiry There are too many harrowing and tragic stories of families losing loved ones because they were failed by a health system that is too sick to cope. I heard these stories first hand while traveling throughout rural and regional NSW these past few months and it broke my heart. I am now more determined than ever to shine a spotlight on the health care of residents living outside the major metropolitan cities in NSW. To put it simply, there are two different levels of healthcare in NSW. One for the city and one for the bush. It’s a systemic healthcare crisis and it must be addressed. This is about equality, fairness and a fundamental right to

healthcare. We should expect better because we can do better. It is so important for everyone with a story to speak up and make a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into rural and regional health. I am pleased the deadline has been extended to Friday, 15 January. If we want to see real change, this inquiry must be more than a tick of the box. This inquiry needs to hear from real people. It needs to hear from nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and importantly it needs to hear from patients and their families. There is nothing more powerful than a community coming together to fight for change. To make a submission to the inquiry visit: https:// www.parliament.nsw. gov.au/committees/ inquiries/Pages/ lodge-a-submission. aspx?pk=2615 Ryan Park NSW Shadow Minister for Health.

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Crucial Bill shifts NSW towards renewable energy by Janelle Saffin MP

NSW Parliament was at its best during its final sittings of last year, working across party lines to pass the crucial Electricity Infrastructure Investment Bill 2020, which hopefully will result in a cleaner environment for all. NSW Labor amendments have greatly enhanced the Bill, which largely adopts Labor’s 2019 election policy and which is designed to drive major private sector investment in renewable energy and to deliver a stable and reliable electricity network. The Bill’s other main benefit is that it encourages investment in and construction of renewable energy infrastructure and modernising network infrastructure which will help to dampen electricity price rises under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (EIR). This long-overdue shift to renewables is expected to create an estimated 6300 construction jobs and 2800 ongoing jobs within the next decade, the vast majority of them in rural and regional New South Wales. The NSW Opposition will

continue to seek a firmer guarantee from the BerejiklianBarilaro Government that these jobs will go to locals. We are doing that by insisting that our NSW Jobs First Bill is debated in Parliament next year. We need to ensure an energy infrastructure network that produces, stores and sends power to our homes and businesses, and this Bill sets a framework in place – the Energy Security Target – to achieve this by monitoring electricity supply each year, particularly in summer. This Bill will be welcome in our Electorate of Lismore because we have one of the highest take-ups of renewables in the State. We have pathfinder companies like Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company and Byron Bay’s Enova Energy Australia, who really understand the need for sound business models. Making pedestrians and cyclists safer SOME other good news just before Christmas was that Lismore City Council has secured State funding to construct a shared pedestrianbicycle pathway between the

SAFETY WIN: Lismore MP Janelle Saffin on the Kadina Street Overpass overlooking the proposed shared pathway in Goonellabah. Kadina Street Overpass and James Road on the western side of the Bruxner Highway at Goonellabah. Council and I have been lobbying for this project to improve safety for students who attend the Kadina Campus of the Rivers Secondary College and for all other local pedestrians and cyclists. The funding is one of six

successful projects worth a total of $934,000 which the Council has secured under the NSW Government’s 20202021 Walking and Cycling (Active Transport) Program. Council’s design team is planning the survey and design for the shared pathway in January 2021 and works are expected to be completed by July 2021.

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Clarence councillors about face on super depot By Tim Howard TWO of the most vocal critics of Clarence Valley Council’s so-called super depot have changed their tune about the value of the project. Crs Karen Toms and Andrew Baker admitted that a report to the December 15 council meeting, which revealed the depot came close to meeting it’s target of saving the council $1 million a year, was great news. “I was derogatory about the

chance of saving $1 million a year,” Cr Baker said. “I never expected to see this report come out in a way that was quite easily measured. My pessimism was sadly misplaced.” Cr Karen Toms said while there was plenty to criticise about the way the development had been handled from its planning stages and the remediation of the site once asbestos was uncovered in 2016, the depot was now a success story.

“It’s fantastic the majority of staff are in there, the lunch room and other amenities make a great deal of difference to our employees. “I’m glad we bit the bullet. It’s a great result. The savings we were told would be happen, have been realised. A table in the report to council had saved $971,572 but general manager Ashley Lindsay there were additional savings that had been left out of the report. Mr Lindsay said the

CELEBRATE CLARENCE CONNECTIONS TO WIN $500

Winner of the plunge category 2020 ‘Yuragir Phoenix’ by Samantha Clarke. PHOTOGRAPHERS of the Clarence Valley have the chance to win $500 this summer in the Clarence Valley InFocus photo competition. The theme for the 2021 competition is ‘Clarence Connections’. Entries have started rolling in and people have until 12th January 2021 to upload their images of life in the Clarence Valley. There are five prizes with a total prize value of $2200. Three prize categories are based on the type of camera used, including a mobile phone or tablet, or a digital/ SLR and compact camera. There is an additional $500 prize for the image chosen to represent the plunge Arts & Culture Festival and a $200 encouragement prize for photographers younger than 25 years of age.

Winning images will be displayed in at the Grafton Regional Gallery during the Plunge Arts & Culture Festival in April and gallery director Niomi Sands said it was constantly surprising to see how people interpreted the theme of a competition. “We are looking forward to seeing the winners on display in the large scale format at the gallery during the Plunge Festival,” Ms Sands said. Winners will be judged by local, award winning photographers Simon Hughes, Deborah Novak and Adam Hourigan. Entrants must upload their photographs via the link on the Clarence Valley Council website by 12 January 2021. www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/infocus

guidelines for adding savings to the report had been limited to match the findings of the consultants who costed the project. AEC Group. “The table in the report … includes what we achieved against what the AEC report said we would achieve,” Mr Lindsay said. He said the AEC report predicted council would save $1.08 million annually by amalgamating its five Grafton depots into the single one at Rushforth Rd,

South Grafton. But savings, such as a $98,000 reduction in superannuation and workers compensation fees, had not been included in the report because they were outside the parameters of the AEC report. Cr Arthur Lysaught said the general manager deserved the complements of the council for the report, which actually revealed a better outcome than was revealed in its bottom line figure.

Rescue chopper does the rounds

THE North Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the Yamba Breakwall to assist a female cyclist who had fallen from her bicycle suffering head injuries late on Boxing Day. The rider was stabilised by the helicopter critical care medical team prior to being flown to Gold Coast University Hospital for further treatment. The Rescue Helicopter was also called to attend an incident where a man fell from an attic in his home north of Kyogle on Thursday 29th December. Just after 6am on New Year’s Eve the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a report of a fall in a residence at Upper Eden Creek and a person suffering serious. NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and due to the location walked into the property as it wasn’t accessible by vehicle. The helicopter critical care medical team followed shortly after and assisted in the treatment of a male in

his 30’s who had fallen 3-4 meters from an attic onto a concrete floor. After being stabilised and due to the inaccessible location he was placed in a rescue stretcher and winch extracted back into the helicopter and flown directly in a serious condition with multiple injuries to the Gold Coast University Hospital for further treatment. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was again called out on Tuesday 29th December 2020 to a report of a person pulled unconscious from a residential pool at Ocean Shores. NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment of a 17-year-old male who had been pulled unconscious from a pool, shortly after the helicopter arrived and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team assisted. Conscious and breathing the young man was assessed and transported by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Tweed Heads Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment and treatment.

Kyogle council offers job opportunities KYOGLE Council is recruiting several apprenticeship and traineeship positions. On offer are: • An apprenticeship in civil construction (roads); • An apprenticeship in civil constriction (bridges); • A traineeship in water operations; and

• A traineeship in business administration . Applications for all positions close on Monday, 18th January 2021. Further information can also be found on the Positions Vacant page at Council’s website - https:// www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/councilengagement/jobs-news-communityfeedback/positions-vacant/

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DEADLY WARNING ABOUT SEA SNAKES ON THE NORTH COAST by Halden Boyd A LOCAL snake handler has issued a strong warning for people not to handle sea snakes after one was found swimming in the Evans River close to families enjoying the festive season break after Boxing Day. Social media went into overdrive after a post was made on the Fast Snake Identification Facebook page asking what species it was. “Hi, hoping for an ID please. Evans Head, Northern NSW. I’m aware people shouldn’t pick up snakes

this way and shouldn’t handle snakes they don’t know the ID of. The snake was swimming in the river, close to the ocean, meters away from a large number of families with kids. Snake didn’t look well. I believe WIRES was being called. Thanks,” Renee Baker posted with photographs of the sea snake. The page moderator immediately shut down comments on the post. “With any snake people should not try to pick them up, no matter their best intention,” a local snake

handler said. “All sea snakes are highly venomous and should to be handled at all.” “Sea snakes usually come

down in tropical currents or are washed up after storms or when there are onshore breezes, and usually it is a sign that they are old or

sick.” “While they have small mouths they can turn and bite soft skin if picked up, so people should leave them alone and call experts for help.” The marine reptile was identified as an Elegant Sea Snake (Hydrophis elegans) which is dangerously venomous. People who do come across sea snakes washed up or swimming in shallow water should not try to catch them and are urged to call Australian Seabird (Marine) Rescue on 0428 862 852.

Warnings put out after deadly octopuses are found in coastal rivers by Halden Boyd PEOPLE living in or visiting the Northern Rivers are being warned careful and alert after a number of a potentially deadly Blue Ringed Octopuses have been seen in North Coast estuaries over the holiday season. They are mostly found in crevices or sheltering under a rocks in coastal creeks and rivers. When disturbed the octopuses rapidly change to an orange body colour and showing bright blue rings which the molluscs use as defence warning against potential predators. Most bites occur when people attracted by their stunning colours pick them up. The octopus is small, with its body about the size of a 50 cent piece, and they mainly feed on small crustaceans like crabs. When they bite with their beak on their underbelly they excrete a powerful poison which leads to respiratory failure within around 30

minutes. Blue Ringed Octopuses (genus Hapalochlaena) are three octopus species that live in tidal pools and coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and are found from Japan to Australia. Their primary habitat is around the eastern New South Wales coast, South Australia, and in northern Western Australia. They are recognised as one of the world’s most venomous marine animals and despite their small size, 12 to 20cm (5 to 8 inches), and are relatively docile in nature. They are dangerous to humans if provoked and handled, because their venom contains tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxin powerful enough to kill a human. BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS BITE FIRST AID While Blue-Ringed Octopuses are beautiful animals they’re not as friendly as they may appear. Their bite can be fatal to anyone who handles or

accidentally stands on them. Within minutes, patients who have been bitten can experience these symptoms: • Numbness in the lips and tongue; • Muscle weakness; • Respiratory failure; and • Death. If you do happen to come in contact with a Blue-Ringed Octopus, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately. To treat the bite, apply a firm broad crepe or elasticised roller bandage starting just above the fingers or toes, and moving upwards on the bitten limb as far as can be reached and immobilise the limb with

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New motorway tourist signs ignore Evans Head by Halden Boyd RICHMOND Valley Council has been ignored after it pressed in August to have Evans Head as its preferred town to be promoted on large signage on the new Pacific Motorway. In a Notice Of Motion back in August 2020 Councillor Daniel Simpson suggested the Council approach Page MP Kevin Hogan MP and the Member for Page and the state Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis MP seeking their support for

roads New South Wales to include a sign which includes a photo north of the Broadwater exit and south of the Woodburn exit to advise the exit for Evans Head. “The signs should be the same as those provided along the Pacific Motorway for Ballina and Maclean and as will be provided for Broadwater and Woodburn,” Cr Simpson said at the time. The former Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) consulted with Council and stakeholders including the

local business chambers in 2018 on the signage to be included along the Motorway to advise and promote local destinations. The results of this were included in a report dated September 2018, and despite lobbying of Council and the local Evans Head Business and Community Chamber of Commerce that RMS Guidelines at the time didn’t allow for Evans Head to be included. The new signs promoting Broadwater and Woodburn were erected early in December.

CASINO HISTORICAL MUSEUM GETS NEW ACCESS RAMP

RICHMOND Valley Council’s concreting crew has constructed a new double-sided, all-access ramp for the Casino Historical Museum. The ramp has access from both sides of the building on Walker Street plus stairs on the front,

making the museum’s treasure trove of artefacts easily accessible for everyone. If you’ve never visited the museum, it’s well worth a look, with a comprehensive collection of articles and material connected with the origins of

Casino and the surrounding district, and showing the lifestyle of early residents. It’s open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. People can contact the museum on 0437 005 838 for public holiday hours.

Dirty dumpers leave piles of trash near Yamba waterway

by Halden Boyd LOWER Clarence locals say they are outraged after piles of rubbish were dumped at the Carrs Road boat launching site south of Yamba over the holidays. The discovery was made by Bruce Price while he was paddling his kayak in Oyster Channel which links the Clarence River with Lake Wooleweyah. Bruce posted photos of the rubbish on the Yamba Noticeboard Facebook page

which drew strong criticism from residents who said illegal dumping was a growing problem in the Lower Clarence, with some people labelling the culprits “grubs” and “lowlife”. Others suggested the Clarence Valley Council should put up hidden CCTV cameras in known dumping spots. “It was too much for me to pick up on my kayak,” Bruce told The Northern Rivers Times. “Just who would do this? It is really disgusting and some people just have no respect for

the environment,” he said. Bruce said that from the type of rubbish in one spot it appeared campers had just up and left. “There were camping chairs and things like old tarps, as well as cans and smashed bottles, but other items

obviously had come from people driving down Carrs Road and using it as a de facto tip.” The matter has been reported to the Clarence Valley Council for clean up and further investigation. “We live in a beautiful

place, and it just astounds me that people would trash our environment like this,” Bruce said. Anyone seeing illegal dumping taking place should take down details and report the matters to the local Council and Police.

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Richmond Valley Council releases draft destination plan RICHMOND Valley Council is gearing up for an exciting future for tourism in the Valley with the release of the draft Richmond Valley Destination Management Plan 2021-2025, which is now on exhibition for public feedback. The draft plan sets an overall strategy to guide the work of the Council and local stakeholders to support the sustainable growth and development of the Richmond Valley visitor economy as an appealing tourism region within the Northern Rivers region of NSW. One of its key aims is to encourage tourism business investment in the area to support the ongoing development of diverse tourism offerings right across the Valley, from the coast to the rural hinterland. Council’s manager of tourism Sharon Davidson said the Richmond Valley visitor economy had been growing incrementally over the past five years, in line with other Northern Rivers local government areas. Ms Davidson said the draft Richmond Valley Destination Management

Plan proposed innovative and realistic strategies to assist in developing, managing and marketing the Richmond Valley visitor economy over the next five years. She said tourism was estimated to contribute around $78 million in direct visitor expenditure to the Richmond Valley economy per year. She said domestic day trips accounted for 59 percent of visitors to the region, and domestic overnight visitors account for 40 percent of visitors. “With our popular yearround coastal destination of Evans Head, and the rural heritage heartland destination of Casino, as well as the villages of Broadwater, Coraki, New Italy, Rappville and Woodburn, the Richmond Valley offers a huge range

of visitor experiences,” Ms Davidson said. With the public exhibition period now underway, Ms Davidson said now was the time for tourism-related businesses and other stakeholders to have input into the final plan. “Our recent Discover Richmond Valley advertising campaign, Explore Next Door, did a fantastic job of showcasing our region’s unique qualities, and is sure to inspire new visitors,” she said. “International travel restrictions from COVID-19 have also supercharged the appeal of regional Australia as a destination of choice for domestic travellers, and the Richmond Valley is in an excellent position to attract its share of visitors from near and far.”

“That is why it is important that Council and local stakeholders now set a strategic agenda for the future.” Ms Davidson said Council had an important leadership role in strategic destination management across the Richmond Valley local government area. This included funding support and coordination of destination marketing initiatives, events and visitor information services, as well as strategic planning, and infrastructure development to support sustainable tourism development. She said Council also worked with other tourism bodies on the Northern Rivers and was a founding member of the Northern Rivers NSW brand initiative. “The visitor economy is an

increasingly important pillar of the overall Richmond Valley economy and strengthening its position is a priority for Council,” Ms Davison said. Funding was received from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (community stream) for the development of the Richmond Valley Destination Management Plan 2021-2025. Ms Davidson said Council was keen to receive feedback from the community on the plan’s contents, in particular the five strategic priorities and associated actions. A copy of the draft Richmond Valley Destination Management Plan 2021-2025 is available for viewing and downloading on the On Exhibition page at www. richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au Anyone may make a submission in writing to Council by one of the following methods: • Email council@ richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au • Fill out a Make a Submission form on Council’s website • By post to Locked Bag 10 Casino NSW 2470 Submissions close 4pm, Friday 29th January 2021.

NOMOPHOBIA: AUSTRALIANS FEAR BEING WITHOUT A PHONE AUSTRALIANS are addicted to their mobile phones and their inability to disconnect could be endangering their health, a Monash University study shows. The Australia-first study, measuring nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) and its consequences, shows 99.2 per cent of users have some fear of being without their phone. And for 13.2 per centre of the population, their level of nomophobia is severe – leading to an increased risk of dependence and dangerous use. The study, Nomophobia: Is the Fear of Being without a Smartphone Associated with Problematic Use, was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Researchers from BehaviourWorks Australia, part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) surveyed 2838 Australians on their psychological attachment to their phone and usage habits. They found almost half of all

participants (43.3 per cent) spent upwards of three hours a day on their phone. The more they used their phone, the higher their level of nomophobia and the greater their risk of problematic dependent, prohibited or dangerous usage. Young people aged 18 to 25 had the highest level of nomophobia and males were almost twice as likely to engage in dangerous use than females. In Australia, 84 per cent of the population has mobile

phone internet access, and there are more mobile phone subscriptions than people (109.6 per 100 inhabitants). The study found users with nomophobia were 11.7 times more likely to have a problematic phone dependency and 10.3 times more likely to use their phone in a prohibited space, like a library, classroom or cinema. They were also 14 times more likely to engage in dangerous use – such as while driving, cycling or walking.

The study found mobile phones cause friction between the digital and physical worlds. A user’s dependency on their phone for a sense of belonging, connectedness and social identity may even reduce their capacity to navigate social bonds offline. Lead researcher, PhD candidate Fareed Kaviani, said phones had become part of our lives, but they should be used with caution. “I think we have habitualised the device into

our lives, on both a structural and individual level. The fear of being without one’s mobile phone may be a rational response when we have come to rely on them for staying in contact with friends and family, using the digital wallet, scanning QR codes for entry into venues, or to read shopping lists and access information,” Mr Kaviani said. “Use becomes problematic when the digital takes precedence, to the detriment of the physical. Habits are involuntary, and mindless engagement can continue in physical environments where use is prohibited, like the cinema or library, or even become dangerous, such as using a phone while driving or crossing the road. “If your smartphone use is having a deleterious impact on the physical and/ or psychological health of yourself or those around you, then that is a problem. But I think the device, if used mindfully, can be a complement to the supercomputer we already carry around in our heads.”

The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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A year of resilience A NEW Red Cross survey released last month revealed that four in five Australians felt a greater degree of social connection this festive season than last, despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. The survey also uncovered more people were feeling more grateful and making extra efforts to connect. However, it also showed almost one in four people were worried they would feel lonely during the festive season. Penny Harrison, Red Cross director of volunteering (pictured), said the results overall showed remarkable levels of resilience. “It’s clear that Australians have turned to their communities, keeping connections going and making new ones. Many people are clearly showing strong signs of resilience. “More Australians have plans for Christmas Day this year than last year. However, the elderly and unemployed are still falling behind. “The pandemic has absolutely tested us. And it’s shown that acts of kindness matter, it’s the social glue that keeps us together.” The survey also showed: • Three in five (59%) said they felt more grateful, even in the face of COVID 19, emergencies and an economic downturn; • An overwhelming majority (70%) of said we needed to care more for

our most vulnerable: the elderly and socially excluded, those hit by disasters and the homeless for example; • Around 3 in 5 (61%) are more aware of the importance of being kind, due to the pandemic. Just under half (42%) feel COVID has made individuals act more kindly, but an equal amount (46%) also acknowledge Australians have acted out of fear; and • Around a quarter (26%) of people are planning to connect with those most isolated and around one third (31%) are generously planning to donate to a charity.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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PARKLETS TO ATTRACT VISITORS SHOPPERS BACK TO LISMORE CBD THE first of two ‘parklets’ to help encourage people to visit the CBD was recently installed in Keen Street, near the Embassy Arcade, under a programme funded by the NSW Government. Lismore City Council’s manager of economic development Tina Irish said the project was designed to improve CBD amenity and provide COVID-safe spaces where people could congregate in the CBD. “This is not only important for the general community, but it’s also crucial to help our local businesses during the next phase of adapting to a COVID world,” Tina said. “Providing more seating where people can relax in the CBD while being safely socially distanced is a positive improvement for visitors and businesses alike.” The second parklet is scheduled to be installed in Molesworth Street outside the

Star Court Theatre next week. As part of the trial project, called ‘Spaced Out’, each parklet will occupy one parallel car park space and include seating, vegetation, tree shade and colourful art to deliver a connection between existing green spaces within

the city centre. “Importantly, the locations for these parklets were identified to minimise any potential impact to local businesses,” Tina said. “As part of the project, we are also conducting a social distancing awareness

campaign in the Lismore and Nimbin business centres.” Tina explained that when COVID first hit, Council delivered an advertising campaign to encourage people to buy take away and purchase items from local businesses via their websites.

“We also removed fees to help businesses, like charges for outdoor dining,” she said. “This parklet project is another program to support local businesses and help bring more visitors and shoppers into the CBD.” The parklet project is a three-month trial, during which time community members will be asked to provide feedback via QR codes on-site at the parklets. The Council will also collect data on community usage to determine if and how they are used in the future. “Should the project receive positive feedback, work will be undertaken with the community in 2021 to identify future temporary parklet locations,” Tina said. The trial parklet project is funded through the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Streets as Shared Spaces programme.

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ROUS County Council (RCC) has officially launched their new community engagement display in the form of an augmented reality (AR) sandpit. The AR sandpit was one of two displays presented at a water day-themed event at the Living School in Lismore to around 100 students and staff. The AR Sandpit is the first of its kind in the Northern Rivers with only a handful made in Australia. Locally constructed, it uses a projector to display topographical gradients onto

an area filled with kinetic sand. As the user changes the sand ‘landscape’, the projected gradient instantly adjusts, updated via a kinetic sensor. “We are really excited to get this piece out into the community. It uses a combination of technology and ‘hands-on’ tactile visualisations to demonstrate the relationship between the physical landscape and natural resources, like water, in our environment,” said Natural Resource Management Planning Coordinator,

Anthony Acret. “The kids obviously love it as it is so bright and colourful, easily showing how water moves and collects on a large scale but demonstrated in a micro-environment. We also have the capability of demonstrating hydrological movement, weed dispersion for scenario mapping to stakeholders and decision makers.” The one-day event at the Living School was the first public event Rous County Council has been involved in since public event restrictions began earlier in 2020. RCC engagement staff with

the assistance of staff from the Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre set up the AR Sandpit and Catchment Model Trailer at the Living School and spent the day demonstrating to groups of students and sharing knowledge on how water works in our catchment region. Annie Roberts, teacher at the Living School and coordinator of the event was very pleased with the water engagement displays and the opportunity to learn more about what RCC does in the community. “We felt very lucky to

have been able to participate and interact with (the water) program and staff. The teachers were immensely impressed, and the kids enjoyed learning about their local area.” A number of students took the opportunity on the day to ask questions about what RCC is doing with the Future Water Project to better understand the challenges being faced. To find out more about the AR Sandpit or Catchment trailer, visit the Rous County Council website or contact customer service directly to arrange for other schools and groups to get involved.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

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MISSING: LAST SEEN IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS By Alexis Galloway AS we all know welcoming family with open arms (digitally or in-person) during the festive holidays is part and parcel of annual celebrations locally and around the world. But for some families, they are still waiting for their loved ones to come through the front door and have been, in some cases, for decades. These are many of the faces from the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) - Missing Persons Register (MPR) who are still missing and were last sighted in the Northern Rivers area. The MPR oversees the investigation of new reports but also historical missing persons dating back to 1945. There are currently 769 outstanding long-term missing persons across NSW, however this number does vary slightly each day. The Register reveals that most people are located almost immediately however around 1% go on to become long-term missing persons. As of June last year there were a total of 3,430 reports of missing persons, with 62 currently outstanding. Nationally a missing person is defined as anyone who is reported to police, whose whereabouts are unknown, and where there are fears for the safety or concern for the welfare of that person. A long-term missing person is someone who has been missing for more than three months. With the hope of uncovering investigative leads to the identity of unknown Australians and resolving long-term missing persons cases - the AFP launched the National DNA Program last year. The initiative – the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons harnesses modern forensic techniques to allow the advanced DNA

profiling and matching of unidentified human remains and missing persons for the first time in Australia. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw shared what the initiative might bring for the families of the 2600 long-term missing persons in Australia. “They are not just a statistic. They are someone’s child, parent, husband or wife. They are people who aren’t there for birthdays or the family celebrations that mark all the significant milestones in life. “This could lift the lid on many cold cases across the country. Not only could this program provide much-needed answers families are searching for, it could also lead to justice. Some have been waiting for more than half a century. Even with the passing of decades, the AFP and our partners will never give up. Victims will not be forgotten.” The Australian-first program was granted $3.594 million out of Proceeds of Crime funding, and is expected to run for two and a half years. Commissioner Kershaw highlighted that the program was possible due to the ill-gotten wealth of criminals that had been reinvested into the Australian community, to bring about lasting change for the families and friends with long-term missing loved ones. There are an estimated 500 sets of unidentified human remains across Australia, and this program aims to give answers to families and police investigating cold cases who have spent years searching for answers. Some of these bones were discovered decades ago, with a portion of unidentified human remains from cold cases dating back from more than 50 years ago. Anyone with information relating to a missing person is urged to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Myrtle Wilton last seen in Lismore 1962

Paul Grennan last seen Murwillumbah 1997

Anthony Morden last seen Murwillumbah 1990

Bronwyn Winfield last seen Lennox Head in 1993

Carol Goodlich last seen Tweed Heads 1982

Ellen Wilson last seen in Ballina 2015

Gerardus Bakkenhoven last seen in Iluka 2014

Jasmine Morris last seen in Grafton 2009

Jeffery Neville last seen Mullumbimby 1993

John Burns last seen tweed heads April 2004

John Green last seen in Dalmorton 2003

Julian Golding last seen Mount Warning 2010

Malcolm Briggs last seen Mullumbimby in 1975

Margaret Ryan last seen Mullumbimby 1986

Peter Drummond last seen in Glenreagh 1993

Rodney Bradridge last seen Mullumbimby 1997

Theo Hayez last seen in Byron Bay 2019

The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

NEWS

Christchurch shooter’s racism home grown in Australia, report says By Tim Howard THE racism which drove a former Grafton man to shoot dead 51 people in New Zealand last year was learned at home, says a report into the terror attack. Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 29, has been convicted and jailed for life for the March 15 attacks on two mosques in the city of Christchurch which left 51 dead and 40 wounded. Earlier this month the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry’s report into the attack was released. It included detailed research into the gunman’s past, including his early life and school days in Grafton. But it said the radicalisation of those beliefs appeared to have developed between 2013 and 2019, when Tarrant had left Grafton and was travelling the world. Investigators said Tarrant’s racist views developed early. “The individual (the term used in the report to refer to Tarrant) began expressing racist ideas from a young age, including at school and when referring to his mother’s then partner’s Aboriginal ancestry,” the report said. “He was twice dealt with by one of his high school teachers, who was also the Anti-Racism Contact Officer, in respect of anti-Semitism. “This teacher described the individual as disengaged in class to the point of quiet arrogance, but also wellread and knowledgeable, particularly on certain topics such as the Second World War.” Investigators interviewed Tarrant after the attack to gain insight into his development from a young age. They said Tarrant’s answers were often evasive or selfserving, but inadvertently revealed his underlying thoughts. “The individual told us that he began to think politically when he was about 12 and that his primary concerns have been about immigration, particularly by Muslim migrants into Western countries,” the report said. But it noted there was some confusion in his thinking about his racism. “In his manifesto he said that he had no complaints with ethnic people, if they remained in their places of birth,” it said. “Those on the far right, particularly ethno-nationalists,

sometimes assert similar views, while disingenuously denying being racist. “Aspects of the individual’s life are consistent with his description of his views. “When he was still working as a personal trainer in Grafton, he carried out community work in an Australian Aboriginal community. “He told us that his relationships with members of this community were generally good and that he had admiration for some of its leaders. “When travelling he engaged with people from many different ethnicities. When we interviewed him, he denied being racist. “On the other hand he accepted in his manifesto that he was racist, a selfassessment that we accept.” The report found elements of Tarrant’s family life fed his bizarre views. “As the individual grew older, he told his sister that he thought he was autistic and possibly sociopathic,” the report said. “He also said that he did not care for people, including his own family, but knew that he should. “His friendships with those outside his family were limited and we have seen no evidence that the individual was involved in sustained romantic or sexual relationships.” The break up of his parents Rod and Sharon Tarrant’s marriage also had an impact on his development. Sharon Tarrant told Australian Federal Police the separation and other major events, such as the loss of the family home in a fire and the death of their grandfather traumatised the family. “She also said that the individual’s personality changed after the separation, with him becoming clingy, anxious and not socialising well with others,” the report said. “The individual told us he suffered from social anxiety from childhood.” Tarrant was an enthusiastic multi-player online role player and first-person shooter video games from the age of six or seven. He had unsupervised access to the internet as a child and told his mother in 2017 he had started using the online message board 4chan from the age of 14.

His mother told investigators Tarrant was bullied at school and began putting on weight as a teen. Family life with Sharon Tarrant’s new partner was often violent and after some problems, Tarrant left to be with his father. Tarrant’s father, Rod, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2006 or 2007 when he was 16 or 17. He became depressed Around the same time Tarrant began training compulsively at local gyms and followed a strict diet and lost about 52kg. Tarrant’s father became increasing ill and by 2010 required palliative care. The report says it appeared Tarrant and his father came to an agreement that his father would take his own life and Tarrant would “find” the body. Tarrant and his sister each received $80,000 from their father before his death and a further $457,000 each from a claim for damages for their father’s exposure to asbestos which resulted in the mesothelioma. Tarrant continued his obsession with video games

and came into contact with a New Zealand resident the report labelled “gaming friend”. During these games, the group would often chat online where Tarrant would openly express racist and far right views. Tarrant used the money from his father travel the world beginning with a trip to New Zealand where he met up with his “gaming friend”. The report said: “The individual travelled to New Zealand for a holiday from 28 March 2013 to 29 May 2013. School friend one accompanied him for the first part of the trip. When they arrived, they both stayed for around three days in Waikato with gaming friend and their parents. As mentioned above, the individual had come to know gaming friend online, but this was the first time gaming friend and the individual met each other in person. “This was also the first time that gaming friend’s parent met the individual. Gaming friend’s parent said the individual did not talk in a way that was of concern and

described him as “polite” and “nice”. Gaming friend and their parent are keen shooters and took the individual and school friend one to a shooting club twice and possum hunting. These were the individual’s first experiences using firearms. The visits of the individual, gaming friend and school friend one were recorded in the register of the shooting club.” The report also noted Tarrant returned to Australia to travel and investigators thought it relevant he had visited Port Arthur, the site of the massacre of 36 people at the hands of a lone gunman in 1996. The report detailed Tarrant’s radicalisation due to exposure to white supremacist websites and meetings with far-right figures people during his travels. He settled in New Zealand in August 2017 and the investigation of his actions from that time until the attack in March 2019, showed he was planning the attack during that time. The full report can be read here: https://christchurchattack. royalcommission.nz/thereport/

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Get creative these school holidays in Coffs THESE summer school holidays kids across the Coffs Coast can ignite their creative spark thanks to new Creative Activity Workbooks, provided free to local families. Sure to break any holiday boredom, the different activities can be done at home or while visiting Coffs Harbour Libraries, Museum, Gallery or the new Culture Hub. Designed to entertain and educate, there’s something to keep kids of all ages busy, whether they want to draw, read, write, make, watch or simply imagine. “We want to foster the creative spark in kids as they explore our Libraries, Museum and Gallery, with new ways to keep them engaged and get them thinking,” explains Ashleigh Frost, Programs Facilitator. “Ideally families combine our activity ideas with a visit as each of

our cultural facilities offers a unique experience that’s free and an escape from the summer heat!” adds Ashleigh. At Coffs Harbour Libraries kids can join the Summer Reading Club for

exciting reading challenges with prizes on offer and hands-on events from fun animation and fantasy craft to a creative writing workshop. Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery

suggest kids draw their home from above like the Aboriginal artists whose works are now on show or imagine they are a curator and map out how they would display their own clay sculptures. Meanwhile over at Culture Hub, kids can discover the performance and artworks of Eugenia Lim, become an ambassador themselves and take time out in the ‘yellow tent’ installation. Kids can also explore the Coffs Harbour Regional Museum to find fascinating objects that tell a story about their region’s past including the historic Tasma Theatre projector which staff are happy to demonstrate. Families are invited to pick up their free Creative Activity Workbooks now available from each Library branch (Coffs Harbour, Toormina and Woolgoolga), the Regional Gallery, Regional Museum and Culture Hub in Coffs Central.

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Museum wins grant to preserve heritage COFFS Harbour Regional Museum has been awarded a $6,000 federal Community Heritage Grant to assist with the future preservation of the museum’s precious collection items, ensuring the region’s most important stories are told into the future. The funding enables more regional and community organisations across the country to care for and manage their own collections so significant items have a longer life and be made available to the public. The National Library recently announced the winners of the Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program, providing financial support to community groups and organisations such as libraries, museums, genealogical and historical societies. The grants assist with the preservation of locally owned, but nationally significant collections of publicly accessible materials including artefacts, letters, diaries, maps, photograph and audio-visual material. “We received $6,000 for a Preservation Needs Assessment where a conservation expert will come and study our collection and make recommendations about preserving the most important items we have,” explained curator, Jo Besley (pictured, left). “This follows our successful grant in 2019 for a Significance Assessment of the collection, which highlighted the themes and stories our collection tells, the most significant items and the future direction of the collection.” The grant is a welcome boost to efforts to prepare the collection and develop exhibitions to be incorporated into the new, larger Regional Museum as part of the future Cultural and Civic Space. “The collection embodies a wide range of material of historical significance and several items are rare survivors of Coffs Harbour’s past which could benefit from conservation treatment, so they can be displayed and enjoyed by visitors into the future,” Jo added.

BALLINA Shire Council is replacing Carrs Bridge on River Drive, located south of Carrs Lane and north of Empire Vale Public School. The new bridge will improve road user safety and increase the existing load carrying capacity, which is essential during cane harvesting seasons. The works started on Wednesday 6th January and will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting. Changed traffic conditions will include: • River Drive temporarily closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge works; • Road users and residents north of Carrs Bridge will need to access South Ballina and Keith Hall via the Burns Point Ferry; • Access to Empire Vale, Patchs Beach and Wardell will only be via the M1 Pacific Highway during bridge works; and • Overnight access for residents and visitors north of the bridge will be maintained via a one-lane detour track at the bridge works. This will only be open

to light vehicles when the ferry is not operating, which will be between 12.30am to 5.30am daily, on Tuesday 9 February between 9am to 12 noon, and if there are unplanned ferry

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SHOWCASING HEALTHY LIVING

Know your drone – the do’s and don’ts THE Northern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion team have 4 x $60 vouchers up for grabs for the best photos that showcase healthy living in our region. There are four categories: 1. Active living – pictures that showcase active lifestyles for all ages and abilities, individuals and families; 2. Healthy eating/food – pictures that showcase healthy food, gardens etc

– you can accompany your picture with a recipe if you like; 3. Ageing well – pictures that showcase healthy, socially connected living over 60; and 4. Healthy North Coast – pictures that showcase our region, and healthy living in our region. The competition closes on January 20th at 5pm. For more information visit http:// bit.ly/HPphotocomp

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to them for safety of others and especially aircraft. If you don’t you will get into a lot of trouble with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and risk some very heavy fines. So if you’re heading out to fly with friends and family, be sure to review the drone rules and check a CASAverified safety app before you take-off. www.knowyourdrone.gov.au Simply, the word is to fly safely and sensibly!

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GOLD COAST MAN “WALKING INTO 2021 AS A MILLIONAIRE” MORE than a week after the winning numbers were drawn, a Gold Coast man today discovered he was now a millionaire thanks to a recent Keno 10 Spot win – a prize he says guarantees he’ll have a great 2021. The Queensland player held a Keno 10 Spot winning entry in game 221 on Monday 21 December 2020 and takes home a $1,062,186.30 prize. The winning Keno 10 Spot entry was purchased at The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach. Speaking with an official from Keno today, the overjoyed winner explained he was completely oblivious he’d scored a million-dollar prize until today.

“As you can imagine, I am very good,” he laughed. “I actually had no idea I’d won! When I went in today, they said they were on the hunt for a mystery winner from 21 December and I remembered I was in that day and I had played some Keno. “I kept thinking, ‘Imagine if I am the winner’. But I never actually thought it would be me. “Thankfully, I had the tickets in my wallet, so I just checked them and voila! “It is good! It is very, very good. “What a way to end 2020, hey! I’m walking into 2021 as a millionaire, it’s insane. “I haven’t celebrated yet. I just wanted to go home and

have a big think about it all. I needed to let the news sink in! “All I know is, I am a very happy man!” When asked how he planned to enjoy his prize, the stoked bloke said he’d already written a list. “Most of it will go towards the kids,” he said. “I would also like to pay

off my mortgage and look at some investments too.” Between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 58.4 million wins collectively worth more than $776.79 million. During this time, Keno crowned 17 millionaires

and multi-millionaires who collectively took home more than $38.72 million. Four of these major winners were Queenslanders, including a group of three long-time Cairns friends who scored a Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize worth more than $5.9 million. Queenslanders enjoyed more than 19.49 million Keno wins totalling more than $249.57 million at pubs and clubs across the state in the 12 months to 30 June 2020. Keno players can also enter into the monthly second chance draw for the chance to win one of five $1,000 prizes by scanning their ticket at win.secondchance.keno.com. au.

Homelessness to surge across NSW unless we invest in social housing ACCORDING to a landmark economic study measuring the economic fallout of COVID-19, homelessness will increase by 19.1% and 41.9% more households in NSW will experience housing stress in 2021 due to the impact of the crisis. However, if the Federal Government invests $7.2 billion in social housing across the country, it could make a serious dent in homelessness, turbocharge the post pandemic economy by $18.2 billion, and create 18,000 jobs per year over four years. In NSW an investment of around $3.15 billion would create 10,500 new homes. The findings are contained in Double return: How investing in social housing can address the growing homelessness crisis and boost Australia’s economic recovery. The Equity Economics report was

commissioned by Everybody’s Home, a broad-based civil society coalition attempting to fix Australia’s broken housing system and end homelessness. The report reveals homelessness will rise by 20.9% on the Central Coast, by 59.3% in the Far West and Orana region, 39.9% in the Hunter Valley, by 37.4% in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, by 33.4% in Sydney’s Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury region, by 27.7% in Sydney’s City and Inner South and 24% in North Sydney and Hornsby. Housing stress will soar by 32.9% in the Central Coast, by 46.4% in NSW’s Central West, by 63.8% in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region, by 159.5% in Sydney’s City and Inner South and by 100.5% in Sydney’s Inner West. The report projects NSW will be the hardest hit state by

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rising housing stress, owing to the larger proportion of households that rely on two incomes to pay mortgages or rent. Housing stress is set to increase by 41.9% in NSW, 32.4% in Victoria and 23.7% in the ACT. At the same time, the number of homeless people is forecast to rise by 19.1% in NSW, by 13.1% in Vic and 14.1% in Tasmania. “A secure, stable home is among our basic needs. With decent housing, we can fulfil our dreams, raise a family, and connect with our community.

Take it away and even the most resilient person’s world will shatter into a million pieces,” said Kate Colvin, spokesperson for Everybody’s Home. “Homelessness and housing stress are a hothouse for anxiety, depression, and family breakdown. It’s in everyone’s interest to prevent this. “This modelling paints a frightening picture of the months and years ahead. No child should go to school unsure if their parents will lose the house before they get home. But that is the

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BikeVAULT helps track your valuable treadly from NSW Crime Stoppers WITH advancements in bike technology and some bikes now worth more than cars, bikes are hot property, not just for bike lovers, but for thieves. Bike sales are sitting at $1.2 million annually and in 2020 has seen the demand surge by 60 percent compared to last year. Much of this has been brought on by COVID-19 with people wanting to move around in a COVID safe way as well as seeking a safe form of exercise for families. This demand has led to a shortage and put bikes on the radar for thieves to sell in the buoyant used bike market. Crime Stoppers has partnered with BikeVAULT and Bicycle NSW to help reduce theft and increase the chances of stolen bikes being recovered.

BikeVAULT, which is a national online bike platform originally launched in 2015, is a free community service where bike owners can store their bike’s details. So, in case it’s stolen and recovered, the bike can be tracked and returned to the owner. BikeVAULT combines the forces of industry including Crime Stoppers, the Police, bike owners and the wider community, with the ultimate aim to expose and defeat the illicit trade in stolen bikes. Additionally, when buying a used bike, you can check to see if the bike you are buying is stolen property, in was is described as a chain of custody. In the unfortunate event a bike is stolen, BikeVAULT provides support and online resources to aid finding the bike and the steps to take to

increase the odds of recovery by police. A major part of its success is its large social media following. This ever-growing community helps bring awareness to the stolen bikes by having spotters who trawl for and report stolen bikes found for sale online and at less reputable retail premises. The power of an informed community cannot be overestimated. Prior to the launch of this register, stolen bikes were

easy to sell for quick profits with perpetrators having little fear of the stolen bike being identified and them being caught. Removing the pathways to safely sell and profit from stolen property is the ultimate deterrent to profit driven theft. One man, Dave, had his bike stolen from a locker whereby the thief used a crowbar to break it free. “I entered my bike’s details on BikeVAULT and the Police portal. Several weeks later, someone saw my bike for sale, realised it was stolen and reported it. Thanks to the Police and BikeVAULT community I managed to get my bike back. I would recommend anyone who owns a bike to make sure they register their bike’s details. You will have a much better chance of having it recovered,” Dave said.

“We want to encourage all bike owners to use this free service for your bike, increase its identification to deter thieves and make it easier to recover. If you are thinking of buying a bike check BikeVAULT before you purchase a bike to ensure it isn’t stolen and please report stolen bikes. With the community working together we can prevent and reduce crime in our community,” NSW Crime Stoppers CEO, Mr Peter Price AM said. Crime Stoppers, BikeVAULT and Bicycle NSW will be working together on a dedicated campaign to garner a groundswell of community support and action to reduce bike theft. More information or to enter your bike’s identification details can be found at: https:// www.bikevault.com.au

PHONICS SCREENING CHECK PROVES POSITIVE by Alexis Galloway AS we break away from a year we will always remember and into the joy of a fresh start this week, children attending public schools in the Northern Rivers will also be experiencing something new in their education - as a way of identifying learning gaps. Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said because of undeniable evidence showing the effectiveness of incorporating phonics in the classroom, all year one school students will undergo a compulsory phonics check from this year onwards. “The evidence speaks for itself. The best results in reading for our students occurs when phonics is explicitly and systematically taught from Kindergarten before moving on to other forms of reading instruction.

“We are building a curriculum and an education system that focuses on strong foundations using best practice. “Using phonics to build strong reading foundations in the early years of school opens doors to success later in life.” Throughout the year 521 NSW government primary schools and 47 Catholic primary schools joined a trial of the Phonics Screening Check with 23,975 year 1 students participating. The results of the trial were immediately available to teachers and aligned with the NSW English K-10 syllabus, allowing them to identify gaps in their students reading ability quickly. In addition to the instant results, government primary school teachers were supported with online professional development to deliver effective reading instruction to

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“Leemo’s View” “LEEMO has views on just about anything”

WHAT’S IN THE BAG? HAPPY 2021 PURRS from Leemo Cat. ‘Mum Jane’ and me had a quiet Christmas, but I luckily received many treats. Mum went out for lunch leaving me alone…I wasn’t happy, but I found out there were 2 puppies at the house she was at so am glad I wasn’t invited, but I still sulked. She said “get over it Leemo…get over it”. Hmmm. Mum also said she was going to put small amounts of cooked cabbage in my food. I asked why and was informed “because Leemo, I purchased a very huge whole cabbage ‘cos it was cheap, so you are going to have to share it.”. Don’t you LOVE the 2 way discussions GO in this house…no questions like “Leemo, do you like cabbage?” NUP, I was simply going to have this stuff shovelled into my Trout & Catfish Pate. YUURRK. OMG... There was more to the cabbage story. I was told to sit and listen. In 1969, ‘Christian’ the Lion was purchased by John Rendell and Ace Bourke from a shop called ‘Harrods’ in London for 250 guineas...Christian had come from a zoo park in Ilfracombe. (You can imagine by this time my feline brain is telling me to roll my eyes, roll over

2 or 3 times, have a small pretend fit, stick my paws in the air and go to sleep because this story was not making any sense…cabbage in my food and buying lions at a shop sounds like the rambling of an idiot. (Which ‘Mum Jane’ quite often is.) HOWEVER, it would seem, some years later, Mum was in London visiting some family who were living there, and went to ‘Harrods’ one day… on a Red Bus. She got off and went into the shop. On viewing “things” and their price tags, she realised very quickly that ‘Harrods’ was not like “Marks & Spencers” which she could afford. “Crikey, she thought, I have to buy SOMETHING”. So she did…not a lion, but a cabbage. (As she was living in Africa she figured she didn’t need a lion!). The ‘Cabbage’ was put in a swish ‘Harrods’ bag and off she went, making sure everyone she passed in the street saw the ‘Harrods’ bag thinking she was rich. Back on the Red Bus, she put her Harrods bag in the “bag area” of the bus where everyone puts their shopping. There was a very sad end to ‘Mum Jane’s’ cabbage purchase…I even had a small teary feline ‘fakey’ sniffle, mainly thinking about dinner. Some dastardly person had not only stolen the cabbage, but the ‘Harrods’s Bag’…she was distraught, and accused everyone on the bus including the driver of stealing her cabbage. She was asked to step off the bus, and told an ambulance was on its way. I really don’t think ‘Mum Jane’ has EVER recovered from the loss of her ‘Harrods’s’ bag. Hmmm….I guess it boils down to simply “it’s not what you have…it’s who you are as a person”. I guess I had better go give her some pats & purrs. Nite...Leemo

Tweed joins other councils to tackle mosquitoes TWEED Shire Council says recent heavy rainfall has created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding in the region. The Council is calling on residents to help them with a programme called ‘Tackle Mosquitoes Together!’ Tackling Mosquitos Together, a programme undertaken by councils in the Northern Rivers, aims to reduce the impact of mosquitoes in the community. The Council has outlined some tips members of the community can follow in their houses and backyards to reduce mosquito numbers. These include: • Keep yards well-maintained, mow lawns regularly, and limit areas of dense vegetation; • Cover windows, doors, chimneys, vents and other entrances with insect screens that are in good condition; • Remove all water-holding containers and rubbish, keep

house gutters clean and properly aligned; • Empty and refill pet water bowls and bird baths at least weekly; • Ensure all openings to water tanks and septic tanks are screened securely; • Place sand or fine gravel in pot plant trays, or flush them out weekly; and

• Keep ornamental ponds stocked with native fish species that will feed on larvae. “We will continue to carry out mosquito larvae control works in key areas by air and through ground works, but we also need your help in reducing breeding areas,” a Council spokesman said. For more information visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/NuisanceInsects

END IS NEAR FOR PUPPY FACTORIES By Alexis Galloway NEW South Wales is one step closer to winning the fight against non-compliant puppy factories, with RSPCA NSW welcoming additional funding from the NSW state government to address animal welfare concerns in the industry. The funds will go to its Breeder Compliance Unit, a specialised arm of the RSPCA organisation’s Inspectorate dedicated to investigating inadequate conditions and standards at intensive dog breeding facilities. RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman said it was a significant win for animal welfare, as well as for breeders across the state “who love look after their animals.” “Every day we face the dark side of the animal breeding industry, where profits are put above an animal’s welfare. Countless animals come through our doors in appalling condition and suffering from health and behavioural problems. “This funding will help us double down on cruelty of this nature. The message is loud and clear; it will not be tolerated.” Four dedicated inspectors in the taskforce will be resourced to identify and tackle breeders who fail to comply with animal welfare legislation and Codes of Practice. The funding will see more frequent and rapid inspections at facilities found to violate animal

welfare laws. It will help to give animals rescued from intensive breeding facilities the veterinary care, rehabilitation and love they need, and a chance at a new life. Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said that it was critical the Government throws additional resources at this growing and deeply concerning problem. “Breeders doing the wrong thing, who are clearly breaching the State’s animal protection laws, will have to answer for their abhorrent actions,” he said. “Most pet owners would be horrified to find out their beloved pets came from a puppy factory, so these new measures will help to provide added comfort to those thinking of bringing a furry friend into their family.” “RSPCA NSW is committed to our mission to help end the

suffering of animals at noncompliant puppy factories across the state. With the support of the NSW Government and the community, we hope to make this a reality.” With the large increase in new pets during the COVID-19 pandemic putting additional pressure on local council pounds, the NSW Government is offering a 50% discount on lifetime pet registration fees for Northern Rivers residents who rescue an animal in need of a home this Christmas. In a bid to avoid locals buying from breeders who fail to comply with animal welfare legislation, those adopting rather than shopping for a pet will reduce the burden on pounds and help to lower euthanasia rates. People who are considering a new pet are being encouraged to adopt from a local council pound, an RSPCA shelter or one of the many approved rehoming organisations. The NSW Government will also give $6 million to the Companion Animals Fund in 2020-21. The fund pays for companion animal management by local councils – including pounds and shelters, ranger services, dog recreation areas, and education and awareness programs. The lifetime cat registration fee has also been reduced by $10 this year to encourage higher registration rates and the adoption of desexed cats from pounds and shelters.

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January 7, 2021

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Fruit fly flood invasion driving everyone gnatty by Halden Boyd THE recent wet weather and flooding has seen the Northern Rivers invaded by swarms of insects, with the warm and damp conditions also providing them with ideal conditions as a breeding ground. Around dusk and dawn mosquitoes have especially been a problem, with local Councils already warning that the invasion could see a spike in the spread of diseases like Ross River Fever and the Barmah Forest Virus. However one of the most irritating has been the invasion of millions of Queensland Fruit Flies, many of which have taken up residence in people’s homes. If you see tiny little gnat-like insects buzzing around your kitchen, it’s a good chance they’re fruit flies. These pesky bugs can be a problem all year long, but they’re most common in Summer and into Autumn, and that’s because they love ripened fruits and vegetables. When you bring in tomatoes or other goodies from the garden, an infestation can easily start indoors. They’re also quickly enamoured with those overripe bananas, potatoes, onions or any other unrefrigerated produce left on your counter or in your pantry. Although overripe fruits and vegetables are their breeding ground of choice, they’ll also will breed in anything moist that has some fermenting material on it, such as drains, garbage disposals, garbage cans, and dishwashing tea towels and cleaning rags. They’re also drawn to anything containing alcohol or vinegar. Fruit flies are only about one to two millimetres long, but a female fly can lay 500 eggs in her very short life cycle — which is why they can multiply so quickly.

One minute your kitchen is fine and the next it is overrun with annoying fruit flies. There are several ways that you can try to combat fruit flies once they’ve decided to invade your home, and one method is making fruit fly traps. VINEGAR TRAP In a bowl or cup, place a small amount of vinegar at the bottom. (Don’t use white vinegar, but a cider variety, such as red wine, balsamic or apple cider vinegar.) Cover the top tightly with plastic wrap. It may also help to place a rubber band around it to make sure the plastic wrap stays in place. Poke some small holes in the plastic wrap. The flies will crawl in and they won’t be able to crawl out. You can also make a trap by rolling a funnel out of a piece of paper and then putting it into a jar filled with a little bit of cider vinegar. Put the trap wherever you’ve seen fruit flies. You can release them outside once you catch them. BANANA TRAP Create the same trap as above with the funnel and the jar, except use a bit of ripened banana or other fruit with or without the vinegar. SOAP TRAP In a small bowl or cup, mix together water with a couple drops of dish soap and a tablespoon or two of cider vinegar. The vinegar will attract the fruit flies, while the dish soap will break the surface tension on the liquid so they will fall in and drown in the water. You can also use the funnel and jar method to keep everything contained. CONSIDER A CARNIVOROUS PLANT Consider getting a carnivorous sundew plant. Popular with gardeners, these plants trap fruit flies on their sticky leaves and then eat them. In this way,

the plants provide an ongoing solution for your fruit fly dilemma. REMOVING BREEDING ATTRACTANTS * Ripe bananas and other fruits and vegetables are an invitation for fruit flies to dine in your kitchen. Don’t keep ripe fruit in the open in bowls or on the counter. As fruit ripens and starts to ferment, fruit flies seem to appear out of thin air. Put ripe fruit in the refrigerator and put ripening fruits in paper bags on the counter. The cold slows down the ripening of the fruit and the development of the flies. As fruit ripens, it degrades, releasing ethanol, which hatches or attracts the flies. * Don’t keep damp kitchen towels or dishrags lying around after they have been used. Try to wash them every day as they can be a breeding ground for fruit flies. * Keep up on the dishes. Washing dishes as you use them can help tremendously in cutting down fruit fly breeding grounds. Then they’re not tempted to lay their

eggs in the gunk that accumulates on the plates in your sink. Don’t leave out any cups of water or other liquids either. You want to remove any potential breeding areas, and that can include dirty dishes. * Clean out the drain. Cleaning out the drain in your kitchen sink with ice or apple cider vinegar can help as well since fruit flies like to breed in the drain where bits of rotting fruit and vegetables often linger. Running a kitchen fan if you have one may also help keep fruit flies away. * Do a rotten produce check. It’s easy to remember to toss or eat the ripe produce on your counter, but what about those rotting potatoes or onions in the pantry? Cracked or damaged parts of fruits and vegetables should be cut off and thrown away in case fruit fly eggs are present in those wounded areas. A single rotting potato or onion forgotten at the back of a pantry, or fruit juice spillage under a refrigerator can breed thousands of fruit flies. So can a food

recycling bin stored in the kitchen, and these should be covered and emptied and cleaned regularly. * Freeze your compost. If you compost, you may want to consider changing your habits. Some bugs are great for the compost pile, but fruit flies can wreak havoc as they zip from your pile to your garden, laying eggs in your growing produce. Freezing vegetables and fruits before they become compost kills the flies and their eggs. Churn compost often, and consider hanging fruit fly traps (many can be found on the internet) near your compost pile. It’s especially important to freeze produce scraps before you take them outside during the inbetween months where the contents don’t freeze or decompose quickly outside. * Repel and prevent them. Wash produce as soon as you bring it home from the markets or a store to keep fruit flies from setting up shop in your kitchen. * Try essential oils and herbs. Basil plants help repel fruit flies, and it is suggested placing a

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January 7, 2021

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A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR THE CORAKI FIRE BRIGADE Story compiled by Halden Boyd WHILE the community celebrated the New Year hoping that 2021 will bring better times a milestone in history at Coraki almost went by unnoticed. Fire and Rescue NSW Coraki celebrated its 100th birthday on January 1st 2021. It was 100 years ago that Coraki Fire Brigade officially became operational in 1921. CORAKI FIRE STATION OFFICIAL OPENING On Wednesday evening last the Board of Fire Commissioner’s visited Coraki and officially opened the fine new fire station recently built on the high site adjoining the Shire Hall. The mayor (Ald LF Benaud) presided, and there was a full attendance of brigade members, in addition to prominent citizens and several ladies. The spread having been sampled, and the loyal toast honoured the mayor proposed “The Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW” Coraki, and he said, was pleased to welcome them on their important mission of handing over the new fire station. Those who had taken a conspicuous part in the establishment of the brigade were proud of the new station, and of its splendid and central site, and all that was wanted now was motor power for the conveyance of the engine to a fire. That need was an essential one. He had come to Coraki in 1886, and within a week [of arriving] had been completely burnt out, and had to start right from scratch again. Thanks to the late Sir John See, and Mr GH Varley MLC, he was able to get a footing and make good. He was proud to belong to the council which gave the people of Coraki this boon of the brigade. The little the people paid for its upkeep was offset by the low

The brigade initially operated from temporary shop premises on Richmond Terrace before receiving a new fire station on the 7th April 1924. The very first fire tender at the new Fire Station was a horse drawn tanker with a pump being powered by a petrol engine. The Northern Rivers Times has been told that the current 97 year old fire station in Adams Street will soon be insurance rates that prevailed here. Moreover, the brigade had already justified its existence, and saved its cost in the fire which threatened the Club Hotel soon after its (the brigade’s) inception. While the town had no water supply, yet it had an inexhaustible supply for fire fighting purposes in the river running past their front door. He thanked the board for the consideration it had always given Coraki, and repeated that all the town needed now was a motor engine to hurry the equipment to the seat of fire when one arose. It was good to see the board going into the country and seeing for themselves the needs of country brigades. Mr Harkness, who was most cordially received, thanked the mayor and company for making the commissioners feel so much at home. They were extremely pleased to be here. He congratulated the town on having the very best light [and] it was a splendid asset for Coraki. Coraki shone by comparison with Lismore in this regard. There he could scarcely read by the light provided, [but] here the service was a brilliant one. The board felt it its duty to make these visits to the country. He felt sure the progressive instinct was abroad here, and he could say that the board was anxious and willing to motorise every fire station in NSW — and would do so as soon as funds were available.

receiving a facelift, with its fire tender known as ‘Pumper

267’ being garaged in the new Coraki State Emergency

The old and the new. A horse drawn fire tender (above)similar to the first used by the Coraki Fire Brigade, and a modern fire truck (top) now used to protect the town and surrounding properties. The fact that the board recognised Coraki was on the map was evidenced by this beautiful building, a structure or fine appearance yet utilitarian. Of course, Coraki had to help pay for it. The mayor: “That’s the only mistake — people here want something they haven’t got to pay for! [Laughter] but it only paid its share”. The motorisation of the equipment would come just as soon as the finances permitted. The board was a progressive one, worked well together, had its own workshops, its own architect (who designed this fine station), and was prepared to do what it could for every fire brigade centre. Coraki was fortunate in having a volunteer team of fire fighters. Only for that the town would not be able to afford a brigade at all. The fire brigade system of

NSW was the best and smoothest running piece of machinery he knew of. If this brigade could not save any building attacked by fire, it would at least be able to save the one next door, and so prevent the town from being laid waste. He complimented Capt Sheridan on the fine type of men who had come forward and elected to serve their fellow citizens as fire fighters. These men were standing by all the time, ready for the call, and willing and anxious to save both life and property. The board was mindful of that service [and that] the citizens should be also. It was service of the finest character [and] indeed he knew of none better. He endorsed the action of the Mayor of Lismore in coming to Coraki’s assistance during the recent fire here. If the board had its way, and no financial difficulties, they would promptly grant the request for a

Service building next door while the refurbishments take place. As well celebrations are being planned for 2024 for the 100th anniversary of the opening of the fire station. The following is an excerpt from an article published in Coraki’s Richmond River Herald, affectionately known as ‘The Pink Paper’ of the opening which was printed on the 14th April 1924.

motor equipment, but so far Coraki had a very excellent fire station, and a very efficient brigade. Mr Beswick said he was in Coraki three and a half years ago to assist in bringing about the brigade. It was a tribute to the captain and his men that they should have stuck to their job in the face of many difficulties and inconveniences. They were now coming into their reward — a comfortable home for their equipment and themselves, and the appreciation of the board and their fellow citizens. Continuing, Mr Beswick paid a tribute to his chief (Mr Jackson) under whom he had trained. The chief had risen from the ranks — in 1884 he joined as the junior in a brigade of 28 men, and to-day was chief of a brigade of 1400 men who stood second to none in the world. Chief Officer Jackson said he loved the fire brigades and the men who were in them. He asked Coraki not to be anxious to rush a motor engine, for improvements were continually being made. Perfection had not been reached in the matter of a motor engine, but it was coming, and when it did that was when Coraki should step in. He would like to see a billiard table here, and, as president of the recreation fund, which had provided 48 tables to brigades, he would be prepared to assist their Captain in getting one for this fire station.

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January 7, 2021

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Coraki community leader bows out in blaze of glory with celebration by Halden Boyd

Bushfire thank you event organiser Linda Barney who is stepping down as the Coraki Rural Transaction Centre’s event co-ordinator. He did not often make this offer, but did so here because he was impressed with the personnel of Coraki’s staff. Mr Jon Sheridan said no matter how much the men got they never received enough for their services. As for the chief, whom they were delighted to honour, no man ever rose to his present position with more merit on his side. The local brigade was undoubtedly a fine body of men, who did their work quickly and a fire station to be proud of, and an engine that was capable of doing

splendid work when it got to the site of a fire. Major ET Sheridan (captain of the local brigade), in responding, said that while he was not satisfied to do without motor transport, he and his men would do their level best with the appliances they had at hand. So far, the brigade appreciated the appreciation of the citizens, and he could fairly claim that already the brigade had saved the town more than its cost of upkeep would run to for many years ahead. He was glad to be

THE Coraki and Richmond Valley community are about to say a special thanks to local emergency services and volunteers which battled fires in the area from September 2019 through to February in 2020. An event has been organised at Coraki on Saturday 9th January to recognise the volunteers and emergency teams who tirelessly and endlessly fought to protect life and property during the fires which have been described as the worst in the area in living memory. The event which has been organised by the Coraki Rural Transaction Centre’s Coraki events co-ordinator Linda Barney is still gathering momentum for the ‘thank you’ gathering which is being held from 4pm on Saturday 9th January at the Coraki Hotel, affectionately known as The Bottom Pub. But the event for Linda is tinged with sadness because it will be her last before she hands over the volunteer events co-ordinator baton another local woman Lisa Olive. “It is sad for me because I have been organising events for over five years now, and unfortunately the time has

associated with such an organisation, for he knew that, given any sort of chance at all, [and] the brigade could render valuable service. Twice he had seen practically a whole block go here. That, he believed, would never happen again. At this stage, the mayor, at the request of Mr Harkness, invited Ald Cullen to perform the ceremony of formally handing over “this model station” to the care of Capt Sheridan and his men. This, Ald Cullen did in a graceful little speech. Capt Sheridan accepted

come for me the hand over the reins as I need time to spend with my family and friends,” Linda told The Northern Rivers Times. “The event to say thanks to our Rural Fire Service units, the local Fire Brigade, emergency services and volunteers has really seen the community rally to the cause.” “We are expecting a great turn out to say thanks to all of these people who went well and truly above the call of duty during the fires.” Groups being recognised at the event include RFS Units from Ellangown, West Coraki and Woodburn. Police from Coraki and Woodburn, and State Emergency Service Units at Coraki and Woodburn, as well as the Coraki New South Wales Fire and Rescue town Brigade are among those being thanked. Already sponsors for the event include the Shed of Hope

the care of the structure, and said he and his men would be only too pleased to carry out the trust reposed in them. He had a couple of vacancies which would be filled when the right men came along. The new station is an ornate structure of brick with plastered walls and dado. The engine room, 36ft x 18ft, opens out on a court yard, 30ft x 25ft, at the rear, the floors in both cases being cemented. Off the engine room is a watch room and office, 12ft x 9ft, with phone, connected

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to the exchange, the condensery, and the captain’s residence. Alongside this room is the recreation room, 24ft x 16ft, with tiled fire place; next a single men’s room,’ 12ft x 10ft, with two beds, lino and furnishings, and opening from this a bath room, with plunge and shower, an enamelled porcelain bath being provided, also pedestal wash basin. At the rear are a store room, fuel room, and lavatory, all under the one roof. Electric light is provided throughout. The

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January 7, 2021

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Funding for Tenterfield’s Memorial Hall to ensure future disaster resilience TENTERFIELD Shire Council has received $250,000 in funding under the Bushfire Community and Resilience Fund, with most of being used to upgrade the town’s Memorial Hall for a fully functional evacuation centre. The funding is designed with the outcome of supporting communities to overcome the social impacts of the bushfires by funding projects and events that will provide community wellbeing, social and broader recovery, and future disaster resilience. The grant funding has been divided into two approved projects.The first which is valued at $187,500 will see improvements to the acoustic treatment at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall. “The Memorial Hall is currently designed as a function venue, sporting and community entertainment facility, as opposed to an evacuation centre,” Mayor Peter Petty said. “The upgrade will transition the Memorial Hall into becoming a disaster evacuation facility able to conduct activities that directly relate to the needs of people in an

evacuation environment and will continue to support public forums similar to the NSW Bushfire Enquiry into the Bushfires in the region with the flexibility to enable training in a conference type layout within the space.” “This upgrade, with the improved facility for the ongoing management of disaster events within our community, together with other events, community briefings and training sessions, will

improve coordination between emergency services, Council, evacuees and community members,” Mayor Petty added. With regard to the Community Grants Programme, $62,500 will be used towards a Council led programme to target smallscale community activities that meet one or more of the Disaster Recovery Outcomes. “This amount will see applications being submitted to Council for social events

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VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate America. Replay. 2.05 Rex In Rome. 3.00 Musk And Mars. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Pizza Show. 5.40 Only Connect. 6.15 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex. (Premiere) 10.15 Housos. 11.15 Adam Looking For Eve VIP. 12.10am MOVIE: Naked Ambition 2. (2014, MA15+) 2.05 The Movie Show. 2.35 Late Programs.

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9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Easy Eats. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Poirot. 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Planet Earth II. 8.40 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995, M) 11.25 Our Lives: Extraordinary People. 12.25am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm So Awkward. 3.50 Thalu. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Step Up To The Plate. 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Operation Ouch! 8.50 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.15 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 9.40 Radiant. 10.00 Close. 5.40am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 7.50 Lassie. (2005, PG) 9.45 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 11.50 Project A. (1983, PG, Cantonese) 1.50pm April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 3.50 Dilili In Paris. (2018, PG, French) 5.30 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 7.30 The Jane Austen Book Club. (2007) 9.30 Birdman. (2014) 11.40 The Wave. (2008, MA15+, German) 1.40am Long Story Short. (2015, M, Danish) 3.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Fishing

Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Swamp People. 2.00 Bottom Feeders. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Last Starfighter. (1984, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One. (2016, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior. 1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 MOVIE: The Cat In The Hat. (2003) 7.40 MOVIE: Rise Of The Guardians. (2012, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, MA15+) 12.15am The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 1.10 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Murphy Brown. 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 King Of Queens. 10.00 Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: Beaches. (1988, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 New Normal. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Four Corners. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 Landline Summer. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 5.00 DW News. 5.15 First Nation Farmers. 5.30 Back Roads.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Make It Right. 11.25 MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1pm Music Voyager. 1.30 Skindigenous. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Two Cars, One Night. 7.30 MOVIE: Jetsons: The Movie. (1990) 9.00 Bedtime Stories. 9.10 Take Our Voices. 10.10 Sunny And The Dark Horse. 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Barnwood Builders. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Open Homes Australia. Noon Tiny House, Big Living. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Building Belushi. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Beach Hunters. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Stay Or Sell. 8.30 One Of A Kind. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 Pool Kings. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Cook’s Pantry. Noon The View From River Cottage. 12.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 New Caledonia. 2.30 Basics To Brilliance. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The View From River Cottage. 7.30 Secrets Of The Factories. 8.30 Rick Stein’s India. 9.40 Nigella Bites. 10.05 Bake With Anna. 10.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 11.00 Late Programs.

Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Weekender. 12.30 Last Chance Learners. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Dog Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

11.00 Summer Agenda. Noon Summer Agenda. 1.00 Summer Agenda. 2.00 WIN News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 5.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 5.30 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.10 Year In Review. 10.20 Year In Review. 10.30 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, January 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Employable Me Australia. (Ml, R) 1.30 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence. (Mav, R) 2.30 Making Child Prodigies. (R) 3.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 4.30 Landline Summer. (R) 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 3. Macarthur FC v Wellington Phoenix.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails. (PGa, R) 3.55 Gourmet Farmer. (R) 4.30 Tony Robinson’s Hidden Britain By Drone. (PG, R) 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6. H’lights.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky. (1976, PGlv, R) 3.50 Serengeti. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6.00 Unknown Road Adventures. (R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Beyond The Fire. (PG) 12.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.00 To Be Advised. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when a former supermodel is murdered during the Carver Valley comic festival. 9.00 Endeavour. (Mv, R) An assassination at an international sporting event uncovers a decades-old spy plot. 10.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Lucille is concerned by a patient’s hoarding. 11.30 Deep Water. (Mlns, R) Lisa sees a different side to Kate and Guy. 12.20 Rage New Wave Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure: Northern Territory. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. 8.30 MOVIE: The Godfather: Part II. (1974, MA15+v, R) A young Mafia don expands his organised crime empire during the 1950s. Al Pacino, Robert Duvall. 12.10 MOVIE: Catfish. (2010, PGa, R) 1.40 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 34. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 MOVIE: Just Cause. (1995, MA15+lv, R) A Harvard law professor tries to save a convicted man on death row who swears he is innocent. However, for the detective who investigated the case, there is no question he caught the right man and he is determined to ensure the killer does not avoid his fate. Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Capshaw. 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tipping Point. (PG) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 8.30 MOVIE: Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+lsv, R) After a man reports his wife missing, the authorities suspect they are dealing with a case of foul play. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris. 11.30 MOVIE: Secret In Their Eyes. (2015, Malv, R) Julia Roberts. 1.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. 7.00 MOVIE: Shrek Forever After. (2010, PGav, R) Shrek signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin. Mike Myers. 8.45 MOVIE: Bruce Almighty. (2003, Mls, R) A luckless TV reporter receives supernatural powers after God overhears him complaining. Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman. 10.40 MOVIE: I, Tonya. (2018, MA15+ls, R) A figure skater falls from grace. Margot Robbie. 1.05 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Would I Lie To You? 11.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.10am Mock The Week. 12.40 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.10 Escape From The City. 2.10 Comedy Up Late. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Once Upon A Time In Vietnam. (2013, M) 1.55 The Movie Show. 2.25 New Girl. 3.20 Insight. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.50 Dynamo: Top Ten Greatest Moments. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 12.15am MOVIE: The Husband. (2013, MA15+) 1.45 VICE Guide To Film. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Travel Oz. 10.30 NBC Today. 1pm Dog Patrol. 1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 Greatest Outdoors. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Greatest Outdoors. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Creek To Coast. 4.30 Weekender. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.15 MOVIE: Up The Front. (1972, PG) 12.05pm MOVIE: Swallows And Amazons. (1974) 2.05 MOVIE: The Count Of MonteCristo. (1975, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: Solomon And Sheba. (1959, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: The Secret Invasion. (1964, M) 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Mission: Impossible. 2.00 iFish Summer Series. 2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Radiant. 3.10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 3.35 Dragon Ball Super. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Robot Wars. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.35 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 9.35 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 11.35 Dilili In Paris. (2018, PG, French) 1.15pm Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 3.15 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 5.15 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 6.50 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 8.30 The Front Runner. (2018, M) 10.35 Long Story Short. (2015, M, Danish) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Fishing Addiction. 11.00 World Surf Weekly. 11.30 Ice Road Truckers. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Mudslingers. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Ice Road Truckers. 3.30 Storage Wars Canada. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 6.00 Ultimate Factories. 7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mighty Ships. 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm Peaking. 2.45 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.45 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 5.20 MOVIE: Napoleon. (1995) 7.00 MOVIE: Charlotte’s Web. (2006) 9.00 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) 11.10 Japandemonium. 11.40 Stunt Science. 12.40am Fresh Eggs. 1.40 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.40 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Murphy Brown. 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 8.00 Kojak. 9.00 Spyforce. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3.30pm One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Business: Summer Series. 4.45 Living With Fire. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Brief. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 One Plus One. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Foreign Correspondent. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.25 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Martha Bakes. 2.00 My Second Restaurant In India. 3.00 Secret Meat Business. 3.30 Simply Italian. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Cheese Slices. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.35 Heston’s Fantastical Food. 8.30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.30 Pies & Puds. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baseball. Super League. From Adelaide. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Women’s Final. Replay. 5.00 On The Road. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Red Earth Uncovered. 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Dark Science. 8.35 Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World. 10.20 MOVIE: Waru. (2017, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Barnwood Builders. 11.30 Building Belushi. Noon House Hunters. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 2.30 One Of A Kind. 3.30 Pool Kings. 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 5.30 Stay Or Sell. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Open Homes Australia. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 Gameday Live. 10.00 News. 10.30 News. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Offsiders: Summer Series. 10.30 7.30 Special: 2020 - The Year That Changed Us. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.30 War On Waste. (R) 3.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 4.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 3. Melbourne City FC v Melbourne Victory.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 4. 2020 NHK Trophy. 5.00 Travel Man. (PG, R) 5.25 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Rest Day. Stage 1 to 6. H’lights.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 4. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 4. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 10.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Visions Of Greatness. (PGl, R) 12.10 World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R) 1.10 Race Across The World. (PGl, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979, PGv, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Territory Cops. (PGalns, R)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.40 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 8.45 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) Part 4 of 4. 9.45 Stateless. (Mlv, R) Clare Kowitz arrives at Barton. 10.40 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 11.25 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.25 Endeavour. (Mv, R) 2.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 3.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Compass. (PG, R)

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer. 10.05 Untold Australia. (PGa, R) 11.10 Police Custody: Home Truths. (Mal, R) 12.10 Trevor McDonald On Martin Luther King. (MA15+av, R) 1.50 How To Lose Weight Well. (PGl, R) 4.35 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+als, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 35. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland. 11.00 MOVIE: Blow. (2001, MA15+dv, R) Based on a true story. After being caught trying to smuggle marijuana, a young man befriends a man with connections to the Colombian drug cartels and sets out to import cocaine into the country on a large scale. Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente. 1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. (PGl, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011, Mv, R) A rogue spy pursues a madman. Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner. 11.10 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer. (MA15+) 12.10 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+dv) 1.00 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! The celebrities go head-to-head in the cryptically titled Celebrity Boxing. 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Peep Show duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb, Oscar-winner Regina King, actor Anya Taylor-Joy and singer Olly Alexander. Music by singer-songwriter Yungblud. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.25 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 10.25 Catalyst. 11.20 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 12.20am You Can’t Ask That. 12.40 Restoration Australia. 1.35 Comedy Up Late. 2.05 News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning programs. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Washington Wizards v Miami Heat. 1.30pm WorldWatch. 2.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.10 Meet The Polygamists. 5.00 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 7.00 Fear Itself With Alex Lee. 7.10 Abandoned Places. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Why Women Kill. 9.25 United Shades Of America. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 Greatest Outdoors. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Bullitt. (1968, M) 11.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. Midnight When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong. 1.00 Medical Rookies. 2.00 Brit Cops. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 MOVIE: Law And Disorder. (1958) 12.30pm Great Getaways. 1.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Sweet Smell Of Success. (1957, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: That Touch Of Mink. (1962, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Chicago P.D. 9.40 Chicago Fire. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue Kathmandu Coast To Coast. 9.00 Mega Mechanics. 10.00 One Strange Rock. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Beyond The Fire. 2.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.30 Reel Action. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Deadly Dinosaurs. 3.05 Teenage Boss. 3.35 Horrible Histories. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Robot Wars. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Rage. 1.45am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 8.00 Dilili In Paris. (2018, PG, French) 9.45 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 11.20 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 1.20pm This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 3.00 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 5.00 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 6.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 8.30 Jailbreak Pact. (2020, Spanish) 11.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. Continued. 8.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. 11.30 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Boxing Day. 4.00 Bushfire Wars. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels. (1998, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm Dance Moms. 3.45 MOVIE: Space Chimps. (2008, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: The Peacemaker. (1997, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Gunman. (2015, MA15+) 12.15am Gun No. 6. 1.40 Surfing Australia TV. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Pokémon: BW Adventures In Unova And Beyond. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Murphy Brown. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 1pm Man With A Plan. 2.00 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Mom. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders: Summer Series. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Bee Cause. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 The Brief. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Heston’s Fantastical Food. 2.30 Cheese Slices. 3.00 Simply Italian. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Heston’s Feasts. 6.30 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill. 7.00 Bonacini’s Italy. 7.30 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca. 8.00 Kylie Kwong: Heart And Soul. 8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Born To Cook: Jack Stein Down Under. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Netball. SA Premier League. 12.40pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Bowls. SA Super League. 4.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Colour Theory: Underground. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.40 Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 10.10 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Restored. 10.00 Fixer Upper. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Beach Hunters. 2.00 House Hunters. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Open Homes Australia. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (Premiere) 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 Outsiders US. 10.00 Outsiders US. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 Best Of Chris Smith & Friends. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, January 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Road To Now. (PG, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 3.05 Restaurant SOS. (PG, R) 4.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 7. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PGal, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. 8.30 Australia Remastered. 9.25 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (Final, R) 10.15 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Harrow. (Mav, R) 11.55 The Code. (Malv, R) 12.50 Rage Vault Special. (PG) 3.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Agent Hamilton. (Malv, R) 11.40 Outlander. (MA15+asv, R) 1.50 Matthew Evans’ For The Love Of Meat. (PG, R) 2.55 The Wine Show. (PG, R) 3.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 36. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars. 11.00 Station 19. (Ma) In the final days before the captaincy is announced, Pruitt warns Andy not to be disappointed by the outcome. 12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence: Appointment With Death – Scott Single. (Ma, R) Documents the 1991 murder of Lynne Rogers. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (Mdv) 8.00 Driving Test. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon. (2016, Mal, R) 10.35 The First 48. (Mav, R) 11.30 Generation X. (Malsv) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+s, R) Stand-up performances from comedians. 10.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (Mls, R) 11.00 Kinne Tonight. (Mls, R) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 9.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.30 Escape From The City. 11.30 Would I Lie To You? Midnight The Catherine Tate Show. 12.30 Detectorists. 1.00 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 1.25 Dead Boss. (Final) 2.00 News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Cup of China. Replay. 2.05 Race And Education. 2.55 Indian Wedding Race. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 This Week. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 RocKwiz. 10.15 Seconds From Disaster. 11.10 Kolchak: The Night Stalker. 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 MOVIE: The Falcon And The Co-Eds. (1943, PG) Noon The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Inside Belmarsh Prison. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.05 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 DCI Banks. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Rocky Mountain Railroad. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Law & Order: SVU. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.50pm Thalu. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Step Up To The Plate. 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Rage. 10.45 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 9.55 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 11.55 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 1.50pm Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 3.25 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 5.00 My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 6.15 Little Men. (2016, PG) 7.50 Return Of The Hero. (2018, M, French) 9.30 Lost In Translation. (2003) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. Continued. 8.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. 11.30 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon NFL. NFL. Wild Card Round. 3.00 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Storage Wars Canada. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 SAS UK. 8.30 MOVIE: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior. 1.50 Children’s Programs. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dilemma. (2011, M) 9.40 MOVIE: The Switch. (2010, M) 11.40 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.40am The Nanny. 1.10 Bromans. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Four Corners. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 ABC News Overnight. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.25 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 New Caledonia. 2.30 A Shared Table. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. (Premiere) 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 Nigella Bites. 7.30 John Torode’s Asia. 8.30 Nadia’s Family Feasts. 9.30 River Cottage Australia. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Colour Theory: Underground. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Freshwater Dreaming. 7.40 Through The Wormhole. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Vote Yes For Aborigines. 10.00 News. 10.10 My Survival As An Aboriginal. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. 10.00 Raising House. 11.00 Tiny House, Big Living. Noon Restored. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 You Live In What? 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Building Belushi. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Christina On The Coast. 10.30 Flipping Virgins. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Summer Agenda. 11.00 Summer Agenda. Noon Summer Agenda. 1.00 Summer Agenda. 2.00 WIN News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.20 Year In Review. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, January 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 How To Build A Time Machine. (R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Road To Now. (PG, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 3.50 Charlie Pickering: My Guest Tonight. (PG) 4.00 The Heights. (PG) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 8. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: How To Build A Better Boy. (2014, PGv, R) 2.00 Surf Patrol. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. 1.15 MOVIE: Coneheads. (1993, PGsl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 8.35 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R) 9.35 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (PG, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.50 Glitch. (Malv, R) 11.45 The Code. (Malv, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.40 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (M) 9.40 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PG) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The A Word. (Mas) 12.15 The Pier. (MA15+s, R) 1.10 Deep State. (Malv, R) 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Tension builds when a group of rabble-rousers attempt to lock down the firehouse. 12.00 Funniest Ever Crazy Cats. (PG, R) A compilation of cats from around the world doing crazy things. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) After Sharon lands a date, Kim gives her a major makeover. 9.40 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year Asia. (PG, R) Hamish and Andy’s latest escapades. 11.35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! A secret cave leads to a secret mission for a few of the campmates where they get the chance to score a snack. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) One month after Director Vance is kidnapped, Gibbs is assigned the role of acting director of the NCIS. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Callen helps his former foster brother. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.10 Rosehaven. 9.35 The IT Crowd. 10.00 Frontline. 10.55 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. 12.55am The Catherine Tate Show. 1.25 Detectorists. 1.55 Alan Partridge’s MidMorning Matters. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Denver Nuggets. Replay. 2.00 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.10 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Fringe Nation: Extremists In America. (Premiere) 9.20 The 2000s. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Outdoor Room. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Bay. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Easy Eats. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Eight O’Clock Walk. (1954, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: All The Money In The World. (2017, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 ST: Next Gen. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 CSI: Miami. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm Art Ninja. 3.50 Thalu. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Step Up To The Plate. 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Rage. 10.45 Close. 5.40am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Street Cat Named Bob. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.35 My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 8.50 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 10.25 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 12.25pm Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 2.15 Little Men. (2016, PG) 3.50 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 5.50 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 7.50 Anthony Zimmer. (2005, M, French) 9.30 Son Of Saul. (2015, M, Hungarian) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Bottom Feeders. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Yukon Gold. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior. 1.50 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Truman Show. (1998, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Road Trip. (2000, MA15+) 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Baywatch. 1.00 Visions Of Greatness. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 King Of Queens. 10.00 Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Dr Quinn. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 King Of Queens. 4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 A Shared Table. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 Nigella Bites. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey. 9.05 Luke’s Vietnam. 9.35 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm From Sand To Celluloid. 2.00 Skindigenous. 2.30 Music Voyager. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Clinton’s Walk For Justice. 7.55 Remaking The Pathway. 8.30 Superstition. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.55 Football. Monsoon AFL. 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.30pm Flipping Virgins. 1.30 Fixer Upper. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Building Belushi. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Christina On The Coast. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Summer Agenda. 2.00 WIN News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 5.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 5.20 Year In Review. 5.30 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.20 Year In Review. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Hokusai: Old Man Crazy To Paint. (R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Road To Now. (Final, Ma, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R) 3.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 America In Colour. (PGav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Volcano: Fire On The Mountain. (1997, PGav, R) 2.00 Surf Patrol. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PGlsv, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.30 QI. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. (Mals, R) 11.55 The Code. (Malv, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG) 8.30 The Last Journey Of The Vikings. 9.30 Vikings. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 11.50 MOVIE: I Am Not A Witch. (2017, Ma, R) 1.30 War And Peace. (Mav, R) 3.15 Kim JongUn: The Man Who Rules From North Korea. (Ma, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. From GIANTS Stadium, Sydney. 11.00 MOVIE: Skiptrace. (2016, Mav, R) A determined Hong Kong detective joins forces with an American con man to take down a crime lord known only as the Matador who he suspects is responsible for the death of his partner. Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Bingbing Fan. 1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Paramedics. (M, R) 8.30 The InBetween. (Mav) Tom and Damien race to stop a serial pyromaniac. 9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+m) Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning treat a patient who is pretending to be someone else. 11.20 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! A lavish slumber party is up for grabs for the celebrities who deserve it the most. 9.00 Bull. (M) Bull worries he will not be able to convince a jury that his religious leader client did not kill his wife, after a major secret the pastor is hiding about the marriage is revealed, damaging his credibility in court. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 9.45 Restoration Australia. 10.45 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 11.45 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 12.35am Parks And Recreation. 1.00 Reno 911! 1.20 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 1.45 Plebs. 2.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Washington Wizards v Miami Heat. Replay. 2.00 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.10 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Warm Bodies. (2013, M) 10.15 MOVIE: The Room. (2003, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Outdoor Room. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Going Solo In Japan – The Wonders Of Kyushu. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Baron. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Step Up To The Plate. 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Rage. 10.45 Close. 5.40am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Little Men. (2016, PG) 10.15 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 12.30pm My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 1.45 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 3.45 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 5.55 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 7.45 A Private Function. (1984, M) 9.30 Dallas Buyers Club. (2013, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Bottom Feeders. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Off The Grid With The Badger. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior. 1.50 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+) 11.15 Japandemonium. 11.45 The Nanny. 12.15am Baywatch. 1.00 Liquid Science. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Murphy Brown. 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 King Of Queens. 10.00 Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN News. 1.00 Dr Quinn. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 King Of Queens. 4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 A Shared Table. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 Nigella Bites. 7.30 Simply Italian. 8.00 Italian Food Safari. 8.30 Let’s Brunch. (Premiere) 9.00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 9.30 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm From Sand To Celluloid. 2.00 Skindigenous. 2.30 Music Voyager. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Characters Of Broome. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Death Row Chronicles. 8.20 Freshwater Dreaming. 8.30 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 10.20 News. 10.30 Blood Brothers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Building Off The Grid. 1.00 Tiny House, Big Living. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Building Belushi. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Good Bones. 9.30 Beach Around The World. 10.30 Big Beach Builds. 11.00 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY, January 14 ABC TV (2)

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Proof. (1991, Mls, R) 2.30 Sando. (Mds, R) 3.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Speedway. (1968, PGs, R) 2.00 Surf Patrol. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.15 MOVIE: Make It Happen. (2008, PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (Final, PG) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. 9.30 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey. (PG, R) 11.50 The Code. (Mdlv, R) 12.50 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 The City And The City. (Mlv, R) 4.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The World’s Greatest Palaces: Hampton Court Palace. Takes a look at Hampton Court Palace. 8.25 The Rise Of The Nazis: Politics. (M) Part 1 of 3. 9.30 World On Fire. (M) Tom finds himself on board the Exeter. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Malv, R) 12.35 Tin Star. (MA15+v, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 39. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 11.00 MOVIE: Lost In Space. (1998, PGlv, R) A family on the way to colonise a newly discovered planet find their spaceship sabotaged. Thrown off course, they encounter a mysterious vessel where a new menace threatens their chances for survival. Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc. 1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) Explores the south of France. 8.30 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams have reached the halfway mark in the 25,000km race to Ushuaia. 11.00 World’s Worst Flights: Landings. (M, R) 11.50 The Horn. (Malm, R) 12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Mads, R) Rollins goes undercover to find the person responsible for drugging and assaulting tourists. 10.00 Blue Bloods. (M) Danny and Baez pursue a rapist. 11.00 This Is Us. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Project. (R) 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Would I Lie To You? 9.15 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.00 Hard Quiz. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.40 Parks And Recreation. 12.05am Reno 911! 12.25 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 12.55 Plebs. 1.20 Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central. 1.40 Would I Lie To You? 2.10 QI. 2.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Cup of China. Replay. 2.05 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.10 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Cocaine: Living With The Cartels. 10.10 The Clinton Affair. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Outdoor Room. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.10 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48. 10.30 The Disappearance. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 ST: Next Gen. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Kung Fu Panda. 3.50 Thalu. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.40 Mustangs FC. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 School Of Rock. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Step Up To The Plate. 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.30 Camp Lakebottom. 9.05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.40 Rage. 10.45 Close. 5.40am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Matter Of Life And Death. Continued. (1946, PG) 7.25 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 9.35 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 11.25 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 1.25pm Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 3.25 Belle & Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 5.15 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 7.30 Pawn Sacrifice. (2014, M) 9.40 Zero Dark Thirty. (2012, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Ice Road Truckers. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Bottom Feeders. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 The Simpsons. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: V For Vendetta. (2005, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior. 1.50 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Jaws 2. (1978, M) 9.55 MOVIE: The Replacement Killers. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 The Nanny. 12.10am Baywatch. 1.10 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Four Corners. 2.15 ABC News Overnight. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 The Brief. 4.00 The World. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Paul’s Bread. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 Nigella Bites. 7.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. 8.30 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape. 9.00 Food Heroes. 9.30 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm From Sand To Celluloid. 2.00 From The Western Frontier. 2.30 Music Voyager. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Characters Of Broome. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Island Paradise: Living In The Torres Straits. 8.30 MOVIE: The Soloist. (2009, M) 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Beach Hunters. Noon Barnwood Builders. 1.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. 2.00 Big Beach Builds. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Building Belushi. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Beach Around The World. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Raising House. 11.30 Late Programs.

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CIRKUS MAXIMAS COMES TO MACLEAN BOWLO THIS is the story of two boys and two girls who have grown up in two families on the Gold Coast with a deep love of circus. As children of circus parents, they would take every opportunity to see, watch, learn & study anything to do with circus. Now as young adults, they are 4 of the Gold Coast’s most dynamic, young and in demand circus performers who have come together for a dynamic new show, Cirkus Maximas which is just the tonic for this year’s school holidays! Ringmaster Rhett Morrow, at just 27 is a veteran of the stage. As a two-time winner of the Australian Street Performance Championships who was brought up on circus, he has also worked & studied overseas at the incredibly prestigious Beijing International Circus School which routinely turns out the

best circus performers in the world. Sam Ellis & T’la (pronounced Tila) Morrow are members of the Gold Coast acrobatic duo Flipantics. As well as being Rhett’s sister, T’la has also studied overseas at the same school, is an accomplished aerialist and acrobat. While only in her mid-twenties, T’la has over 10 years performing and nearly 20 years of training, has performed all over the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, overseas and has done hundreds of street carnivals and festivals such as the Coffs Harbour International Buskers Festival, Splendor in the Grass, corporate events and more. As her partner Sam, who is Mimi’s brother is equally skilled and experienced juggler and acrobat. Sam studied with T’la in China and came from TRIX Circus to join

Cirkus Maximas. He has also performed at hundreds of festivals and events and loves to share his skills and characters. The youngest is Mimi Ellis (Sam’s sister) who is renowned as the fastest hula hooper in Oz. Mimi also does stilt walking, fire breathing, clown and acrobatic work. She is also a veteran of hundreds of performances, worked with Fiesta Entertainment on the Gold Coast, done the SeaWorld Carnivale and as the baby of the troupe is very often the crowd favorite. All four have worked in the Seaworld Carnivale for the past several years. See them perform at the Maclean Bowlo, on Thursday 14th January at 11am. Tickets are $10 or $15 to attend an additional workshop, and are available at the club and online at www.trybooking. com/698635

Bangalow Film Festival program and tickets now available THE full 2021 Bangalow Film Festival program of classics, new features, documentaries, family films, live music, and more, is now on sale. Film lovers will meet at the Showgrounds, and the A&I Hall, from January 14, as the village lights up for eight exciting days of films and events. Opening with the not-tobe-missed drive-in screening of Fellini’s 1960 masterpiece, La Dolce Vita, the program is jam-packed with films for everyone: High Ground, starring Jack Thompson, Simon Baker and Jacob Junior Nayinggul is a Northern Rivers’ premier. Shot in Kakudu National Park by Andrew Commis

(Babyteeth) and directed by Stephen Maxwell Johnson (Yolngu Boy), this is a great opportunity to preview the film before it hits our local screens. Food and dog lovers will be delighted by a screening of The Truffle Hunters, a heartwarming documentary that was a hit at the Cannes film festival. It follows a group of fascinating characters and their beloved dogs as they roam the Italian countryside in search of the elusive and lucrative truffle. It’s an outdoor screening where you will be able to sit under the stars with your wellbehaved pooch, while you both dream of far-away places and delicious cuisine.

The Bangalow Film Festival 2021 closes with a very special screening of the spaghetti western, A Fistful of Dollars. The film was originally scored by the maestro of film composition,

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Arthur Boyd looks to the landscape A UNIQUE exhibition Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul is coming to the Tweed Regional Gallery. Landscape of the Soul is a touring exhibition from the Bundanon Trust that explores a lifetime of landscape paintings by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd. Curated by Barry Pearce the exhibition is drawn principally from Bundanon Trust’s own collection of the artist’s work. On display at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre from 8 January to 28 February 2021, the exhibition features up to 60 paintings, including a group of masterpieces borrowed from major state art museums, as well as 20 works on paper, letters, photographs and sketchbooks spanning almost half a century and featuring works from his adolescence through to his final years. Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul focuses on Boyd’s diverse notions of landscape and traces one of the most celebrated careers in the history of Australian art

through this lens. Presenting a number of never-before-seen works created by Boyd as a teenager, the exhibition offers the first in depth look at the artist’s powerful early grasp of the landscape as a subject. Bookended by Boyd’s youthful paintings of the Mornington Peninsula in the 1930s and the final phase of his career depicting the Shoalhaven area in southern New South Wales in the mid-1970s, Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul considers not only the topographic landscape, but also the landscape Boyd carried within himself. As a personal friend of Boyd, guest curator Barry Pearce brings a unique insight to his curatorial role, allowing this exhibition to move beyond the traditional academic understanding of Boyd’s career and delve deeper into the rich personal landscape of the acclaimed Australian artist. The 1100 hectare property at Bundanoon was gifted to the Australian people in 1993 by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd

Arthur Boyd, Shoalhaven as the River Styx c1996, oil on canvas. Boyd Family Collection and remains one of the largest donations in Australian cultural history. Bundanon Trust continues to operate the property as a centre for creative arts, education, scientific and

environmental research and artist residencies. “Arthur Boyd is undeniably one of the nation’s most revered artists. I’m delighted that the Gallery has been included as a venue in the

tour,” Tweed Regional Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said. On Friday 15 January, 5.307pm, the Tweed Regional Gallery will be hosting a special Sunset Session with Jennifer Thompson, Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Bundanon Trust, who will deliver a floor talk to the exhibition. Bookings are essential: https://trgboydsunsetsession-2021. eventbrite.com.au As part of the exhibition acclaimed painter Luke Sciberras will host 2 sold out one-day en plein air painting workshops on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2021 where participants will explore painterly approaches to the landscape along the Tweed River in the beautiful town of Tumbulgum. This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Programme, an Australian Government programme aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

ANDREA SOLER RELEASES NEW SINGLE ANDREA Soler (pictured) breathes fresh air into what has been a difficult year with her new single Things Look Better in the Sunshine, a summery, chilled-out track, revelling in nature, going slow, and the simple things in life. This song exhibits all the Andrea Soler hallmarks: a smooth and subtly-textured voice, lyrics that let the sunshine in, and a groove that will not be denied. Six years ago, after three independent studio releases, two

European tours and numerous Australian shows, this Northern Rivers singer-songwriter took time out to start a family and build a home in the hills near Nimbin. Then, during lockdown, Andrea used the time to create and collaborate on new tracks with producer David White (Ed Sheeran touring stage production). Musicians in Australia and the UK included drummer Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard (Robbie Williams, Lily Allen, and Billy Bragg), James Ross

and slide guitarist Jason Lowe. Now her fans, and the whole world, can enjoy the result – and dip into some Andrea Soler music magic – with Things Look Better in the Sunshine, the first of many tracks that Andrea will be releasing from her lockdown collection. Things Look Better in the Sunshine is a dub remix produced by Big Al (Abbey Road, UK). It became available on all streaming platforms on 21st December, Summer Solstice.

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38 BUSINESS NEWS

Magellan’s big bite values Guzman y Gomez at $868m ONE of Australia’s top fund managers, Hamish Douglass and his Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG), has taken a big bite out of Mexican food chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) after agreeing to pay $86.8 million for a 10 per cent stake. The deal effectively places the market value of GYG, one of Australia’s fastestgrowing fast-food companies, at close to $900 million and sets the group up for further expansion globally. The Sydney-centric investment in GYG was accompanied by news that a group of 40 highprofile athletes will also join the company’s share register through Athletic Ventures, founded by Aussie rules footballer Matt de Boer, of the GWS Giants. Athletic Ventures has been offered an undisclosed shareholding on the same commercial terms as Magellan. GYG was established by Steven Marks in 2006 and has 147 restaurants in Australia, Singapore, Japan and the US. Most of the outlets

are franchises. The Magellan deal comes on the heels of rumours earlier this year that GYG is planning an IPO in 2021, with some sources valuing the group then at $500 million. The acquisition by Magellan has blown that valuation out of the water. Magellan’s position in GYG has further bolstered speculation that an ASX listing may

still be on the cards. That view is furthered by the knowledge that Marks was once a hedge-fund manager based in New York prior to building the GYG brand. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Magellan to the GYG family,” says Marks. “Our ambition is to be the best restaurant company in the world and, to achieve that,

we need the support of the best partners and strongest board. “Magellan’s global experience and track record in the quickservice restaurant space is truly world class and we could not think of a better qualified or more aligned partner to have alongside us as we enter the next, most exciting phase of the GYG journey.” The Sydney-based

Magellan has more than $100 billion in funds under management and its global fund with a portfolio of 25 of the world’s biggest companies, including Facebook and Microsoft, has returned more than 9 per cent a year since inception in 2007. “Magellan has deep investment experience in the quick-service restaurant industry and we believe Magellan

can both add and gain considerable insights as a major investor and supportive shareholder,” says Douglass. “GYG is a world-class business with enormous growth potential and represents a highly attractive investment opportunity for our Principal Investments business.” Douglass has a vested interest in the performance of his company’s investments. The billionaire is Magellan’s largest shareholder with a 12.19 per cent stake. Magellan’s cash acquisition of GYG is subject to shareholder approval, expected to be sought at the end of January. The investment will form part of Magellan’s Principal Investments business, although it says it will have any day-to-day involvement in the business. Magellan’s head of governance and advisory, Craig Wright, will be appointed as a non-executive director on the GYG board which is chaired by Guy Russo, a former CEO of McDonald’s Australia.

above 11 million people globally at the end of Seprtember 2020, while US customer numbers cracked more than 6.5 million. Overall Afterpay’s underlying sales more than doubled in FY20 to $11.1 billion, with $4 billion coming from the US market and $600 million from the UK. The company’s share price also cracked the $100 mark for the first time this year back in October and reached an all-time-high of $120 on

17 December. Afterpay accounts for the vast majority of BNPL transactions in Australia, with 73 per cent of the more than $5 billion spent on all platforms transacted through Molnar’s fintech. Further, it receives 80 per cent of its revenue from merchant fees with the remainder coming from missed payment fees. “While Afterpay is clearly the largest of the companies profiled

(73 per cent of the total value of BNPL transactions), Afterpay represents a relatively small proportion (27 per cent) of BNPL consumer debt,” Afterpay said at the time. Essentially synonymous with the BNPL sector generally, Afterpay is in a good position to take advantage of the connected e-commerce natives that make up the established Millennial market and emerging Gen Z consumers.

Australia’s young entrepreneurs Afterpay Nick Molnar (30) The co-founder of Afterpay (ASX: APT) Nicholas Molnar is back where he needs to be: the helm of the ship. Molnar, who founded the buy-now pay-later (BNPL) company alongside Anthony Eisen, recently stepped back into the role of

managing director at Afterpay just over a year after he left the top job to focus on the group’s US ambitions. It is a timely move for Molnar. His group is growing remarkably fast in 2020 on the back of the pandemic-induced e-commerce boom. And with regulators more or less backing away from imposing any

special restrictions on BNPL players, of which Afterpay is the largest in Australia, Molnar will steer the giant as the digitised lay-buy transaction model settles itself into the fabric of the financial services tapestry. Internationally the company has skyrocketed, seeing its customer base climb

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GENESIS GV70: AN ASTONISHING HIGH-TECH MACHINE

Genesis GV70 is the first midsize SUV from the Korean marque. By EWAN KENNEDY Genesis GV70 is the first midsize SUV model produced by the upmarket South Korean marque. It offers what the company calls “new levels of tranquility to riding in a luxury SUV” by using sound insulation glass to its windscreen and windows, and by enhancing the sound absorption/insulation functions of the engine room partition

compartment and the double layered floor structure. The GV70 gives a choice between a 3.5 litre turbo petrol (280kW / 530Nm), 2.5 litre turbo petrol (224kW / 422Nm) and 2.2 litre turbo diesel (155kW / 441Nm). The petrol 3.5 turbo can reach 100km/h from a standing start in 5.1 seconds (Data measured by Genesis R&D). Genesis GV70 is available in the Sport

Package as well, which exclusively offers features such as the Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) system and includes Sport-exclusive wheels. The optional Sport Package offers another level of athleticism that further enhances the emotion of the GV70. It has a threedimensional pattern of a dark chrome garnished grille mesh design, an exclusive bumper design,

Frontal changes to the Lexus IS give it a smoother, sleeker look.

UPGRADED TO LEXUS IS By EWAN KENNEDY The Lexus IS sports sedan has been given a neat body makeover for 2021. Its body is 30 mm wider thanks to bolder wheelarch flares. The bonnet is more sharply raked towards its leading edge and the slimmer headlamps are positioned 43

mm lower. The lower section of the grille is wider than where it meets the grille. Lexus IS Luxury and IS Luxury with Enhancement Pack 1 variants include compact single-projector LED headlamp units that are 57 per cent of the size of the previous IS. IS Luxury with

Enhancement Pack 2 and all IS F Sport variants gain ultra-slim high-grade tri-projector LED headlamp units that are 53 per cent of the size of the Lexus LC sports coupe on which they are based. The IS Luxury has chrome plating on the sides of the spindle frame to emphasise the spindle shape. Lexus IS F Sport has interwoven mesh

a large circular muffler, a body-coloured diffuser. It’s offered with 19- and 21-inch Sport-exclusive wheels. The interior has an exclusive steering wheel. it features wrapped doors which prevent stains on passengers’ pants when getting in or out of the vehicle. Clean air to occupants is provided by a dual filter system that prevents fine dust and bacteria from entering

the engine room prefilter and indoor cabin filter. Genesis GV70 has eight airbags, including the centre-mounted airbag in the front seat, one at the driver’s knee, two at the front, and four on the sides. Fingerprint Authentication automatically adjust various settings to suit the driver’s preferences. This includes adjusting the

positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel and head-up-display as well as updating the navigation system’s recent destinations and infotainment sound volume settings.

pattern for the front spindle grille. Compared with the previous IS, the new rear roofline is 15mm lower and the boot-line is 31mm lower. IS F Sport variants can be distinguished by a piano-black rear

lip spoiler and diffuser, unique dual-exhaust tips and - at the side - exclusive 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels and F Sport front guard badging. The Lexus IS Luxury and IS Luxury with Enhancement Pack

1 variants include 18-inch alloy wheels, compared with a 17-inch design on the previous IS, while the IS Luxury with Enhancement Pack 2 boasts a technical multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheel design.

Note that specifications and features are for Korean-market vehicles. The Australian model line-up and specification will be announced closer to launch, sometime in the first half of 2021.

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40 MOTORING

MAINSTREAM MERC DIVES DEEP INTO SPORTING PRESTIGE It may look on the soft side for a sports car but the CLA 35 AMG 4Matic Coupe takes on a raw edge when wound up.

By DEREK OGDEN Middle-of-the-road, according to the Macquarie dictionary, can mean ‘between extremes’ or ‘moderate’. The latter certainly does not apply to the Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG 4Matic Coupe. The road travelled by the new four-door coupe may be in the middle of the CLA range but it is far from ordinary. How about a sprint to 100 km/h from a standing start in 4.7 seconds on the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h? The source of such performance is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged petrol engine putting out 225 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque, mated with a sevenspeed dual clutch sports transmission and AMG 4Matic all-wheel drive. AMG, the sporting arm of Mercedes-Benz, has also come to the cutting-edge party, putting drive system control at the driver’s fingertips via a steering wheel with access to driving programs on one side and a couple of key functions, such as Dynamic Select, chosen by the driver on the other. No major shift of attention here. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG 4Matic is on the market at $85,600, plus on-road costs, slotting in the model range between the Mercedes CLA 250

4Matic ($70,600) and premium Mercedes CLA 45 2.0 AMG 4Matic+ ($111,300). The test CLA 35 AMG 4Matic came with a vision package, adding LED headlights with adaptive high beams, a panoramic glass sunroof and surround-view monitor, for a very reasonable $990. There’s a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty with similartime roadside assistance package. STYLING While the CLA 35 AMG 4Matic Coupe takes advantage of AMG Line exterior styling, the look in profile, for a performance vehicle is smooth, yet quite soft. Front on, things toughen up with spaced out LED headlamps flanking a radiator grille and large vents with black inserts emphasising a solid stance. The roof swoops stylishly to a laid-back boot lid spoiler. Nineteen-inch multispoke alloy wheels carry the stamp of AMG distinction, as do cozying-up brake calipers. INTERIOR Two-tone Lugano leather with red inserts wrap the upholstery, which includes electricallyadjustable and heated front seats. The surroundings are designed to energise occupants with a comfort control feature

that tailors cabin ambience to match passenger moods. INFOTAINMENT As with many MercedesBenz models, the company’s 10.25-inch wide MBUX multimedia interface incorporates two customisable digital screens, with ambient lighting featuring 64 colours, gives access to DAB+ digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto integration with wireless smartphone charging. The innovative ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice activation system is on hand to deliver myriad occupants wishes, within reason. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The CLA 35 AMG 4Matic comes with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharger punching out 225 kW of peak power and up to 400 Nm of torque. This is pushed through an AMG Speedshift double-clutch automatic transmission and onto an AMG Performance 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Running on premium unleaded petrol the test vehicle clocked fuel consumption of 12-plus litres per 100 kilometres in city and suburbs and 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres on the motorway. SAFETY Standard across the CLA range are nine airbags,

active brake assist with semi-autonomous function, adaptive highbeam assist, blind spot assist with exit warning, active lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition and pre-safe accident anticipation. Added to this are active parking assist, which includes reversing camera with dynamic guidelines and 180-degree wide angle sweep, plus automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers. DRIVING Keyless entry and start open up the CLA 35 AMG 4Matic to a driving experience far outweighing the ‘pretty’ looks of the four-door coupe. A standard race-start function dials up maximum acceleration from rest, while an AMG exhaust system chimes in with a sonorous note, courtesy of an automatically controlled exhaust flap. One-hundred kilometres an hour can come up in 4.7 seconds and onto a 250 km/h top speed; enough ‘food’ for a totally satisfying smile factor. The car returns to an assuredly stressless fade-resistant standstill thanks to AMG high performance brakes featuring four-piston calipers up front. Precision is the word with steering, with strengthening around the front of the bodyshell forms the

basis for precise turn-in, especially at speed, while a lightweight aluminium plate underneath the engine increases torsional stiffness. Hence, the driver receives welldefined feedback. AMG Ride Control adaptive damping is standard, allowing the driver to pick from suspension modes varying from comfort to sporty. This is where one of the steering wheelmounted buttons comes into play, allowing the fully automatic system to adapt damping, within milliseconds, to driving style and road conditions. Also accessed via the steering wheel is AMG Dynamic Select, a program designed to tune engine, transmission, sound and suspension to one of five modes, from slippery, to comfort, sport, sport+, or individual, and AMG Dynamics extending to the electronic stability program during rapid steering movements. Cabin comfort can be compromised in the back with the swoopy roof leaving little headroom, while leg space is also at a premium with the front seats set back for taller occupants. Boot space is a generous 460 litres. However, the narrow aperture caused some consternation on test when loading or unloading a family drinks cooler. With hands full, the lid was easily opened with a gentle kicking motion under the rear bumper. SUMMARY Middle-of-the-road? The Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG 4Matic is the exception that proves

the rule. On first glance the four-door coupe may appear short on premium sports chops but slip behind the wheel and all that changes. AT A GLANCE Mercedes CLA 200 1.3 $62,600 Mercedes CLA 250 4Matic $70,600 Mercedes CLA 35 2.0 AMG 4Matic $85,600 Mercedes CLA 45 2.0 AMG 4Matic+ $111,300 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer for drive-away prices. SPECIFICATIONS (Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol, seven-speed automatic, AWD, four-door coupe) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.991 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 225 kW @ 5800 rpm Maximum Torque: 400 Nm @ 1200 rpm Fuel Type: Petrol 98 RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 7.5 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 169 g / km DRIVELINE: AMG Speedshift seven-speed dual clutch automatic, 4Matic AWD DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4695 mm Wheelbase: 2729 mm Width: 1834 mm Height: 1399 mm Turning Circle: 11.1 metres Kerb Mass: 1603 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 51 litres

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NEW HYUNDAI PALISADE IS A FULL-SIZE SUV WITH A NO-NONSENSE LOOK

By EWAN KENNEDY Hyundai Palisade is a full-size, family SUV that’s offered as a seven- or eight-seater. It’s aimed at buyers of large SUVs who want a more car-like driving experience than a body-on-chassis 4WD can provide. Right-hand drive Palisade as sold here was developed primarily for Australia, with a focus on our unique tastes and conditions. Two grades are on

offer with a choice of a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine with front-wheel drive, or a 2.2-litre fourcylinder turbo-diesel engine with all-wheel drive. Both drive through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The range-opening Palisade has a seven-inch full LCD Supervision instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch satellite navigation unit. Leather upholstery is standard. It has a power-adjustable driver’s seat, three-zone

air-conditioning and Infinity premium audio. There are six airbags, including side curtain airbag protection for all three rows, as well as a range of SmartSense technologies. These include multi-function Forward CollisionAvoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Blind-Spot Collision AvoidanceAssist systems. The top-of-the-range Palisade Highlander has Nappa leather upholstery with a suede

headlining, 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function and 8-way power adjustable passenger seat. The front seats are heated and cooled, with the comfort of a heated steering wheel. Second row seats offer heating, with the seven-seater adding ventilation. There’s a dual-panel wide sunroof with tilt function, wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charger, Head-Up Display (HUD), a

powered hands-free tailgate, and 20-inch alloy wheels. Highlander also adds a Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) and a Surround View Monitor (SVM). “We’re pleased to introduce all-new Palisade large SUV as the flagship of the Hyundai range, featuring the perfect blend of smart technologies and luxury features,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jun Heo. “With seven or eight seats and advanced HTRAC AWD, all-new Palisade delivers

a stylish, safe and comfortable SUV experience for the whole family, with superb capabilities on and off the road.

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MODEL RANGE Hyundai Palisade 3.8 GDI 2WD: $60,000 Hyundai Palisade 2.2 CRDI AWD: $64,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 3.8 GDI 2WD: $71,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 2.2 CRDI AWD: $75,000 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

NISSAN ADDS MODELS TO NAVARA RANGE

Nissan’s Navara has tough looking style. By EWAN KENNEDY Nissan has given us details of new models in the Navara range. The Navara PRO-4X will start from $59,790 drive-away. The Dual Cab ST-X will be available from $55,790 drive-away (the latter for ABN Buyers). Available in 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains with cab styles, Single, King and Dual Cab, the Navara is offered with a six-speed manual or seven-speed

automatic with Pickup or Cab Chassis vehicles. The majority of the range will be powered by a 2.3-litre intercooled twin turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW power and 450Nm of torque. The 2WD manual configuration will offer the 2.3-litre single turbo-diesel power unit, delivering 120kW and 403Nm. All Dual Cab Pickup derivatives can now carry a one-tonne payload courtesy of the

model’s strengthened rear axle and brake upgrades. The newest model is the Navara the PRO-4X. It has an off-road styling package consisting of black fender flares, roof rails, door mirrors, side steps, grille and door handles. It sits on 17 x 7-inch black alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres. Stephen Lester, the MD of Nissan Australia said, “The new Navara offers a compelling package

for both prospective and loyal customers. With a tough new design and the addition of more Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, the Navara is the genuine work hard play hard vehicle to cater for a diverse range of customer needs”. SL Cab Chassis 4X2 manual: $32,990 ST Dual cab pickup 4x4 manual: $49,490 ST-X Dual cab pickup 4X4 manual: $55,790 ST-X Dual cab pickup 4X4 automatic: $57,290 PRO-4X Dual cab pickup 4X4 manual: $59,790

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January 7, 2021

42 BOATING NEWS

Check conditions and use bar cams before hitting the water Story and photos by Halden Boyd BAR CROSSINGS on the North Coast can be challenging at the best of times, and NSW Maritime is urging boaties to throurough checking the conditions of river bars when heading out to sea, both before and after hitting the water these holidays. Shallow sand bars which can form at the point where rivers, creeks, lakes or harbours meet the sea are locations for experienced vessel drivers only. Any channel through such bars can change frequently. Even in apparently calm conditions vessels can be swamped, damaged or wrecked on bars and lives have been lost. NSW Maritime says crossing a bar on a run-out tide is when dangerous waves are most likely to occur. These three photos show a boat about to cross the Evans River bar, and then during the crossing with the boat almost entirely swamped by the surf, and then after miraculously not going under after being hit by a breaking wave, and then ‘gunning it’ too fast to get over a following line of swell. Check the conditions before you cross ... this skipper made it, just! KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE If in doubt, don’t go out. Do not attempt to cross any bar without experience and local knowledge. You should: • Spend considerable time watching the bar conditions in all combinations of weather and tide. • Cross the bar with other experienced skippers before trying it yourself. PREPARATION AND PLANNING Prior to crossing any bar it is recommended that the following checks should be made: • Know the times of the tide and obtain an up-to-date weather forecast, especially expected wind conditions. • Observe the bar conditions, either in person, or via the network of web cameras and be prepared to cancel or delay the crossing. • If unfamiliar with the bar, obtain local advice, eg from the local Marine Rescue

NSW unit. • Check the vessel – especially steering and throttle controls, watertight hatches and drains. The vessel must be seaworthy, suitable for the conditions and able to take some impact from waves. • Ensure that all loose items can be stowed away in lockers or tied down to prevent movement. • Check that all watertight hatches can be closed and sealed properly, drain holes are free and bilge pumps work. ON THE WATER PRIOR TO THE CROSSING • Secure all loose gear and equipment. • Brief your passengers/crew about the dangers. • Make sure all people onboard have their Level 100+ lifejacket on. • Check all watertight hatches are closed and secured but not locked. • Assess the bar conditions, have they changed since your last inspection? • When crossing coastal bars, you should not lose your nerve in the white water. Once committed, keep going. • Trying to turn around in the middle of a bar entrance can be disastrous. • Try to take waves as close to head on as possible. GOING OUT • The outgoing vessel must meet the incoming wave energy. Do not hit waves at high speed – an airborne vessel is out of control and can cause damage and injury. Do not allow waves to break onto your vessel. AS A GUIDE • Idle towards the breaking waves watching for any lulls. •️ If a flat spot occurs speed up and run through it. • If the waves keep rolling in, motor to the break zone. • Gently accelerate over the first part of broken water. • Apply more power and run to the next wave, heading for the lowest part (the saddle) if possible because this is the last part to break. • Back off the power just before meeting the next swell. • Pass slowly through the wave and accelerate again to the next wave. • Repeat the process until

through the break zone. COMING IN Be aware the conditions may have changed. If dangerous, consider alternatives: • Wait for conditions to abate. • Wait for change of tide. • Seek alternate safe harbour. • The vessel should travel at the same speed as the waves. The aim is to travel in on the back of a swell, staying ahead of waves breaking behind the vessel. You should: • Approach the break zone and try to pick the spot with the least activity. • Keep any leads in transit; breakers may obscure your vision of the entrance. • Choose a set of waves suitable for your entry. Position the vessel on the back of a swell and maintain speed, ensuring that:

• You do not overtake the wave and run down its face. • You stay ahead of any wave behind you. • When the wave ahead of you has broken, accelerate through the white water. • Beware of steep pressure waves bouncing back off the entrance or shore. • Adjust speed to counter any pressure waves or any outgoing current.

New South Wales Maritime has a number of initiatives on bar crossings including a list of coastal bars in NSW. Roads and Maritime also has a network of web cameras to assist in trip preparation. https://www.rms.nsw.gov. au/maritime/using-waterways/ web-cameras/index.html AND REMEMBER - LOG ON AND OFF WITH MARINE RESCUE NSW UNITS

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Agriculture remained steady amongst challenges

National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) President Fiona Simson

By Alexis Galloway Recent widespread rains have turned many farmers’ fortunes around according to the 2020 National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Report Card released earlier this month says President Fiona Simson. The report provides a pulse check of the NFF-led goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, looking at policy and investment progress across the five key areas identified in the 2030 roadmap. The map which identifies the significant opportunities and challenges that may be faced during the journey

to 2030 has key areas including; customers and the value chain, growing sustainably, unlocking innovation, people and communities, capital and risk management. Ms Simson said even with drought followed by bushfires and most recently the global pandemic, farm output had remained steady at $61 billion during the past year. “This is a good result given the gravity of the hurdles faced by farmers, namely a once-in-ageneration drought and the Black Summer bushfires. Ms Simson said agriculture was not at the coal face of the impacts of COVID-19, however the

sector did need to mobilise to ensure the entire paddock to plate supply chain kept functioning. Key to this was agriculture’s classification as an essential service in the early days of the pandemic. Ms Simson also said COVID-19 had presented an opportunity to talk to all Australians about where their food and fibre came from. “Throughout 2020, the NFF’s Telling Our Story initiative led public communications to ease concerns about food shortages and to highlight the role of agriculture in the nation’s economy recovery. “Collectively these communications reached

more than 20 million Australians and furthered the Roadmap goal for agriculture to be Australia’s most trusted industry by 2030.” Other highlights were a reduction in agriculturerelated tertiary course fees and an increase in enrolments; funding to reinvigorate Farmsafe Australia; the launch of the Agriculture Sustainability Framework; the establishment of cross-sectorial investment vehicle Ag Innovation Australia, agriculture’s qualified commitment to a net-carbon-zero-by-2050 target and meaningful change towards gender parity in agriculture’s leadership roles.

Ms Simson said the report card highlighted headwinds, namely ongoing trade disruptions, worker shortages – exacerbated by COVID-19 travel restrictions and a lack of adequate investment in biosecurity. “There are certainly challenges on the horizon in the immediate to short term, which the NFF and our members are working closely with government on to navigate a positive result for farmers. “This week, ABARES revised its agricultural production upward by 7%, predicting farm gate output to tally a record $65 billion in 2021. This is good news indeed as we work towards $100 billion by 2030.”

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TRADE PACKAGE IMPORTANT COMMITMENT FOR FARMERS

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Agri-Business Expansion Initiative announced today by Minister Littleproud and Minister Tehan.

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investment in enhanced scientific and technical market access capacity. $1 million boost to Australia’s market intelligence capability.

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$42.9 million to allow Austrade to work with industry bodies to deliver targeted assistance and trade missions. $18.4 million for expansion of the Agricultural Trade and Market Access (ATMAC) program. $3.4 million to expand the Agriculture Counsellor network. $6.8 million

“The measures announced today will help Australia farmers unlock export opportunities in new and existing markets,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. They will enable industry to partly offset the impacts of recent trade disruptions by accessing greater market intelligence, matched grants to work on market expansion, and additional experts to

open and expand market access. Mr Mahar stressed that today’s announcement must be the first step in a long-term strategy to improve the resilience of Australia’s farm exports. “If Australian agriculture is to reach $100 billion by 2030, an aspiration to which both the NFF and the Australian Government have committed, then today needs to mark the beginning of a years-long, industrygovernment partnership focussed on market diversification, market access issues, marketing and product promotion, market development and the improvement of domestic integrity systems. “We are pleased with the contents of today’s package. It demonstrates that the Government is committed to rural and regional Australia and recognises the gravity of the challenges facing industry. “We encourage the Government to, in close consultation with the sector, consider further measures to improve the stability and security of Australia’s farm exports,” Mr Mahar said.

ACCC REPORT BACKS COMPETITION ADVOCACY FOR FARMERS

NSW Farmers welcomes the ACCC’s latest findings validating farmers’ concerns around power discrepancies in dairy, poultry meat and horticulture supply chains. The ACCC’s threemonth inquiry into trading practices in domestic fresh food supply chains follows long term concerns from farmers around the power imbalance they face against the big retailers and processors in the supply chain. NSW Farmers Vice President Xavier Martin said the report and the Federal Government’s response could lead to positive change for farmers in these industries. “We have known about competition failures impacting farmers for some time now, and this has formed a key pillar of our advocacy,” Mr Martin said. “Dairy, poultry meat and horticulture farmers are bearing the brunt of supply chain inequities, whether that be due to disproportionate power at the retailer or processor level, or both.”

“The report contains recommendations for an economy-wide prohibition on unfair trading practices, strengthening of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, and for government and industry to improve price transparency in some industries.” Mr Martin said it is promising to see the challenges facing poultry meat farmers gain recognition in this inquiry. “In the poultry meat industry, the loss of competition at the processing level in NSW has left farmers with little to no bargaining power, which can result in them accepting contracts with unfair terms.” “We’ve seen farmers unable to contract their sheds, making their million dollar investments redundant.” “In response to this inquiry, the ACCC has indicated it will conduct further compliance activity with respect to alleged unfair contract terms in the chicken meat industry. It is hoped this will further highlight

power imbalances and the need for a mandatory code for the whole poultry meat industry.” “This comes after the national commitment made last month to make unfair contract terms unlawful and to enact harsh penalties for their use.” Mr Martin said he is also pleased by the ACCC’s commitment to investigate non-compliance by horticulture wholesalers within the Horticulture Code. “Despite price fluctuations at retail for fruit and vegetables, farmers see little flow on of profit.” “We also acknowledge the commitment to improve price transparency under the dairy mandatory code of conduct. However, we remain concerned around retail pricing on fresh milk and other popular dairy items.” “These conditions are no way for farmers to operate, and there are long-term implications for farmers, industries and consumers,” Mr Martin concluded.

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January 7, 2021

RURAL NEWS 45

DAIRY FARMER’S TRANSFORMATION TO A CHEESEMAKER Many dairy farmers are feeling uncertain about the profit they can generate from their produce, especially with the fluctuating price of raw milk in the market. To achieve larger profits in an open and competitive dairy market, dairy producers can adopt strategies that add value to milk. Organic food is increasing in popularity nowadays and consumers are willing to pay a little more than the average price for healthier food options. This drive towards eating healthy has created a high market potential for locally produced, high-quality dairy products Adding value to milk As a dairy farmer, you can add value to your milk by processing it to become farm bottled milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter and other dairy products. Farmgate producers are becoming more popular than ever. An industrial study published in the Journal of Agricultural Research revealed that value added products like cheese and yoghurt usually generate more profit per litre than liquid milk. Among value added dairy products, the most popular is cheese. Consumers value cheese because it can be used to add flavor to different dishes and pastries, it is portable and has a longer shelf life than liquid milk. Cheese also comes in different varieties and flavors, making it an exciting food to eat and use as an ingredient. Many cheesemakers learned how to make cheese in their own kitchen, and you can do it too. Cheesemaking ingredients and equipment are accessible and inexpensive. Starting your cheesemaking business Cheesemaking provides many

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milk must be pasteurised before cheese making can commence. Dairy farmers work long hours. The question you have to ask is would you need to hire additional workers? Can your partner or family member help? Producing large volumes of cheese will also require specialist equipment and you may need to invest in a facility to store your products if you still don’t have one. good opportunities for dairy farmers to increase their exposure to local market and potentially net profit. The following is a roadmap rising important issues that you need to consider before starting your cheese making journey. 1. Feasibility study Before starting your new cheese making business, it is important to conduct a feasibility study. A good business plan can provide you with an overview of expectations and potential road blocks you may encounter. Here are some key concepts to look into before you venture into cheesemaking: A. Access to necessary skills and knowledge Cheesemaking is a craft that requires knowledge and skills. The good news is that the process of making cheese is not very complicated. Anyone who is willing can learn it. There are many resources available to learn cheesemaking. You can join short courses, read publications and fact sheets or reach out to industry experts that have years of consulting experience in dairy operations. B. Raw materials and other resources If you are starting cheesemaking on your farm you will be spoilt with milk. However, be warned raw

C. Target market As a farmstead cheesemaker, your primary target market is the people in your local area and small local businesses like IGA, hotels, restaurants, pubs and food outlets. It is essential to know who and how many of them will be interested in your product. You need to understand your potential customers’ values, needs, economic status, buying behaviour and what these customers have in common. A sample of a product you wish to make will go long way with any potential client of yours. D. Market demands It is important to make a realistic projection of the demand for your product in your area. Also, identify your competition. Are there large manufacturing businesses that offer various kinds of cheese and other local small-scale cheese making businesses in your area? Evaluate whether there will be sufficient market demand for the kind of cheese that you wish to produce. 2. Production and associated costs The steps involved in cheese making are relatively simple and easy to follow, and with the right equipment, you are well on your way to producing high-quality cheese.

As early as the 1950s, dairy producers saw great value in the processing and selling of yoghurt and cheeses. Cheese cultures in cheesemaking are affordable, making the numbers from the profit seem very attractive, but you have to keep in mind that there are other costs associated with cheese production. Examining the operation, distribution, equipment, storage, labour and other variable costs. 3. Distinguishing your cheese product and customer service Several factors affect the kind of cheese you produce. Quality and kind of milk (goat, cows, sheep) produced on your farm, where are you located (how far you are from a large city), and your preferences. Whatever kind of cheese you decide to focus on, it is necessary to make high-quality cheese products that stand out in the market. You can do this by distinguishing your product from what it is in the market. Here are some ways to attract customers and rise above the competition: Give your cheese distinctive flavors and appearance. You can add Australian native herbs and spices to produce a unique flavour. Organic certification is a big draw too. This can ensure regular purchase and loyalty from health conscious consumers. Inform your customers about the health benefits of your products. If you are planning to supply cheese to small businesses, go an extra mile in terms of customer service. Offer fast turnaround times for orders, free delivery and other favourable trade terms. This may just land you a business contract with other entrepreneurs. 4. Marketing and

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distribution Promoting your products Marketing is the lifeblood of any business. Make sure the people and businesses in your area know about your products. Branding is very important especially if you are just starting. Have an in-depth knowledge of the cheesemaking process and your cheese products so you can provide valuable information about the special characteristics of the product that you offer. Artisan techniques, organic and animal friendly production processes and social entrepreneurship are practices that appeal to some customers. You can also create a website for your cheese products and promote it on social media. Selling and distribution outlets You can choose to either wholesale or retail your cheese products. Farmer markets are a great starting point. Supplying cheese to hotels, restaurants and other small businesses in need of cheese ensures repeat purchases. You can also distribute it to independent retailers and local groceries. Another way is to establish an in-farm store. This has been popular selling method for many Europeanbased farmers. Adding value to milk is a great way to add to your dairy farm’s income. It also promotes your farm and opens up opportunities for market expansion; but before you venture into any new enterprise, planning is needed to ensure the success of your business. Cheese Kettle offers consultancy and supplies dairy equipment including cheese starters, cheese kettles, milks cooling vats, wrapping paper, cheese hoops, cheese and butter processing machines and much more.

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January 7, 2021

46 GARDENING

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HIBISCUS Although new species of hibiscus and hibiscus-like plants are still being found and recorded, the beauty of at least one species was recognised as long ago as 1828. The Colonial Botanist of New South Wales, Charles Fraser described Hibiscus splendens as the King of all the Australian plants he had seen. He described the flowers as being the most delicate pink and crimson and literally covering the plant. Hibiscus splendens is just one member of the Hibiscus family. Australian representatives may be herbs, shrubs or trees and include Abelmoschus, Abutilon, Alyogyne, Gossypium, Lagunaria, Malva and Radyera and of course Hibiscus. These plants vary in size from a ground cover, Abelmoschus moschatus ssp tuberosus, to small plants such as Hibiscus trionum (0.2 m) , to medium shrubs such as Alyogyne huegelii (1-2.5m) and tall trees such as Lagunaria patersonia (to 13 m). Not only is there a range of sizes but members of this family can be found growing in tropical areas, for example, Abelmoschus manihot; in swamps and crater lakes, e.g. Hibiscus diversifolius; along the beach, H.tiliaceus (now Talipariti tiliaceum) and Thespesia populnea; in inland Australia, e.g. Gossypium sturtianum, Alyogyne hakeifolia; in fissures in sandstone, in open forest or along rainforest margins, H.splendens; and along the margins of light rain forests on soils ranging from loam to granitic or poor and gravelly, H.heterophyllus. While most species occur in subtropical and tropical regions, some species can be grown in temperate climates which have irregular rain in summer and reliable rain in winter, e.g. Hibiscus splendens and H.diversifolius if kept well watered. Other species can be grown in warm temperate zones where there is mainly reliable rain in both summer and winter e.g. Alyogyne hakeifolia, A.huegelii, Hibiscus heterophyllus and H.tiliaceus. Hibiscus plants grow even under tough conditions, e.g. remnant stands of Hibiscus heterophyllus growing on hillsides near Brisbane show no adverse effects from drought and roadside plants of H.divaricatus re-grow after being burnt. One species, Alyogyne huegelii, has been described as thriving in the

most desolate of places. Depending on the species, flowers may be white, various shades of yellow, pink, purple, or red. Most plants are perennials, even though plants such as Abelmoschus moschatus die back for part of the year. Hibiscus trionum is usually treated as an annual species. Flowering times vary according to the species but in a subtropical climate such as Brisbane, by planting a range of species, it is possible to have plants flowering throughout the year. This prolonged flowering and the production of nectar contributes to the value that Hibiscus species have for “faunascaping”. Not only will blooms which produce nectar feed nectar-eating birds and predators but they will also attract insects for insect eaters, provided there are protected water sources and nesting places for birds. In addition, the seed capsules of species such as H.heterophyllus can provide for seed-eaters. Thus, apart from any aesthetic appeal of birds and insects, plants such as hibiscus species which attract birds and predators encourage natural pest control as the insects use the plant as a food source and are themselves controlled by a wide range of predators. Honeyeaters take advantage of the large nectar-rich flowers of species such as Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus diversifolius, H.heterophyllus and H.splendens. Birds such as lorikeets are attracted to species like H.heterophyllus and the sight and sound of a Hibiscus heterophyllus literally covered with lorikeets bowing down the branches as they feast upon the seed capsules more than compensates for any damage sustained. Insects seek out the flowers of H.diversifolius, H.heterophyllus, H.splendens and H.tiliaceus and H.tiliaceus is a butterfly food source. Hibiscus in Garden Design Given the range of sizes, variety of habitats, range of soil types, widespread distribution and potential for “faunascaping”, Hibiscus and Hibiscus-like plants could enhance most garden styles. Four ways of incorporating Hibiscus plants as a means of enhancing the garden will be described. The suggestions, are as a screen, as a feature, as part of a mixed planting or as a container plant. HIBISCUS AS A SCREEN

Two rapidly-growing species, Hibiscus heterophyllus and H.splendens, occur on the east-coastal strip north from Kiama with H.heterophyllus being found as far north as Cooktown and H.splendens to Bundaberg as well as in central Queensland . Both grow as shrubs or small trees and form a screen. The prickles that are usually found on the branches become a plus when used this way, although if they are a problem, or if a salt resistant plant is required, Hibiscus insularis could be grown. If allowed to grow without pruning, the bushes will not retain foliage to the ground but will provide a dense screen from about 1.5 metres up. For a screen of H.heterophyllus, H.divaricatus or H.insularis, the lemon form of H.diversifolius is useful between the taller plants. When the screen is the pink form of H.splendens, the pink form of H.diversifolius provides a low-level screen. From the New South Wales border north, H.tiliaceus grows as a spreading tree that can grow as tall as 9 m and spread as wide as 16 m. H.diversifolius grows well underneath and the flowers go well together. For inland gardens, Gossypium species such as G.sturtianum can provide a screen approximately 1.5 m. For a formal garden, the pyramidal shape of Lagunaria patersonia could be used in Sydney and areas north of there for a tall screen and H.insularis makes a good hedge plant and windbreak where a lower screen is required. HIBISCUS AS A FEATURE Most styles of garden could accommodate Hibiscus and Hibiscus-like plants as features. In Brisbane, Hibiscus heterophyllus makes an attractive specimen plant and plants of H.tiliaceus which have been developed as standards, are used to provide shade in car parks such as at the airport and in some shopping centres. In Sydney beach-side suburbs (28), and in parts of Brisbane, Lagunaria is used as a street tree, although care should be taken as hairs on the fruits cause skin irritation. However, almost any species could be used, in almost any style of garden, as a feature plant, particularly if there is repetition of the same species. All species flower prolifically and many have unusual foliage, e.g. Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus splendens.

Where the foliage is not distinctive, the flowers usually show up well against the foliage, e.g. H.heterophyllus, H.diversifolius. For a formal garden, plants which respond well to pruning could be included, particularly species which can be trained on clean trunks such as H.heterophyllus and H.splendens. Plants which naturally grow into particular shapes may have a role e.g. Lagunaria patersonia grows into an attractive pyramidal shape and Hibiscus insularis requires only light pruning to keep a rounded shape. HIBISCUS IN A MIXED PLANTING This is where interesting results can be achieved. Whatever the colour of the hibiscus, there are many possible combinations of Australian plants. Plants chosen can complement the hibiscus bloom or provide a contrast. Plants such as grevilleas which attract birds are particularly useful as the birds can be seen harvesting pests such as scale on the hibiscus. Grevilleas are available in all the colours of both species hibiscus and currently existing cultivars: white, various shades of yellow, apricot, pink, red and maroon. HIBISCUS AS A CONTAINER PLANT Almost all species can be grown in a pot. If a seedling is grown, not only might the flowers be a long time coming, but it will be difficult to maintain the plant in a pot. If cuttings are taken, instead of the tap root system of a seedling, the plant has fibrous roots and is then much more amenable to being contained in a pot, particularly if the plant is tip-pruned from the earliest stages. The result is a bushy plant that flowers freely and much earlier than it would as a seedling. Plants can be potted on until the desired size is reached and then maintained at that size by pruning. Species such as Hibiscus heterophyllus, H.divaricatus and H.splendens can be maintained as small plants in small pots or allowed by

potting on to reach a height and/or width of 1.5-2m depending on the way they are pruned. If allowed to become straggly and then pruned heavily, flowering may be reduced for that season but the plant will soon produce new growth. This new growth should be tip-pruned. Smaller species do not require any pruning. Abelmoschus moschatus “mischief” flowers heavily in a pot without pruning as does Hibiscus trionum “Sunny Days”. By having a range of species in containers, e.g. Abelmoschus manihot and A.moschatus, H.heterophyllus, white and yellow forms, H.divaricatus, H.splendens with varying shapes of foliage and in various shades of pink, H.diversifolius, lemon and maroon forms, Hibiscus insularis, Alyogyne huegelii and A.hakeifolia and Gossypium sturtianum, it becomes possible to move plants to provide a feature, e.g. Abelmoschus moschatus “Mischief” produces bright red flowers at Christmas time in Australia. Australian Native Hibiscus will continue in edition 28 next in The Northern Rivers Times.

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January 7, 2021

LET’S COOK 47

FIVE-SPICE SALMON WITH BROCCOLINI AND ASPARAGUS Embrace the change in weather with this quick and easy fivespice salmon dish, packed with fragrant herbs and fresh vegies.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4 x 180g pieces salmon fillet, pin-boned, skin on 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice 80g (1/4 cup) hoisin sauce 125ml (1/2 cup) peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4cm piece ginger, cut into julienne (matchsticks) 1 red onion, thickly sliced 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved widthwise 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved widthwise 40g baby spinach 1 cup basil leaves 1 teaspoon sesame oil Steamed white rice (optional), to serve

Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add half the fish and cook for 30 seconds each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 1 tablespoon peanut oil and remaining fish. Wipe pan clean. Step 3 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil in pan over high heat. Add garlic, ginger and onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add broccolini and asparagus, and stir-fry for a further 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, basil and sesame oil, then season.

Method Step 1 Using a sharp knife, cut each piece of fish into 3 lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add five-spice, hoisin sauce and 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. 0:15 Prep

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Ingredients 85g unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (25g) good-quality cocoa, sifted 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) plain flour, sifted 50g dark chocolate, melted, cooled Mint topping 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 1 bunch mint, leaves picked 250g cream cheese 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (see note) 100ml thickened cream 2-3 drops green food colouring Method Step 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C and grease and line a 20cm square loose-bottomed cake pan with baking paper. Step 2 Place butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs and flour in a bowl and mix well to combine. Press firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely.

4 Servings Step 3 Meanwhile, for the mint topping, place sugar, mint and 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes, then set aside to cool completely. Strain the sugar syrup into a jug, discarding the solids. Place the cream cheese in a food processor and whiz for a few seconds to soften. Add cooled sugar syrup, eggs, peppermint extract, cream and food colouring and process until smooth.

Step 2

Step 4 Divide the vegetables and fish among plates. Serve with rice, if using. Top tips: For maximum flavour, marinate fish in fridge for 4 hours or overnight. For added texture, scatter with roasted cashews to serve.

CHOCOLATE & MINT CHEESECAKE

This cheesecake dessert is the perfect balance of dark chocolate and luscious cream cheese laced with refreshing mint.

Step 4 Pour the cheesecake mixture into cake pan then tightly wrap the base of the pan with foil to make it watertight. Place the cheesecake in a deep baking dish and fill with enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until topping is just set – the cake may have a slight wobble but it will firm on cooling. Remove from the oven and cool completely, then chill for 2 hours or until firm. Step 5 Cut cheesecake into slices, drizzle over the cooled melted chocolate and serve.

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January 7, 2021

48 HEALTH & WELLBEING THE NATION’S DENTISTS URGE PM TO INCLUDE DENTISTRY IN LATEST AGED CARE BOOST National Oral Health Survey (2017 to 2018), with: •

Without the inclusion of dental care in this week’s round of funding to the aged care sector, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) says the care for the nation’s growing seniors population will be drastically incomplete. Incoming ADA President Dr Mark Hutton says that while the Prime Minister’s $1 billion injection into the aged care system announced this week is welcome, without including access to dental care it’s not going to provide the necessary care to ensure senior’s oral health is addressed. “While $850 million of this funding will fund 10,000 extra home care packages, these packages must include access to regular assessments

and treatments to dental carewhile people are still living in their own home,” said Dr Hutton (pictured), a South Australian dentist. “Otherwise the oral health of our most needy older population will continue to deteriorate – and often hasten their demise,” he warned. The government was set to announce today (Thursday December 17) the final details of the extra places, as well as $63.3 million for allied health and mental health care for those in residential care. “We know older Australians often have more complex dental needs, not least as more people are keeping their teeth longer, and these measures won’t go far enough if the packages don’t include

oral health maintenance at its heart,” he said. “The longevity of older Australians is dependent on them having oral health checks and necessary work done regularly, whether at home or in a facility, so we want that assurance from the Government. “Central to the ADA’s recommendations to the Aged Care Royal Commission, was that people with Level 3 or 4 home aged care packages have a referral pathway to a dentist or dental serivce and that it’s put on their records by their aged care provider.” The oral health of many older Australians is not in good shape, not least due to affordability of dental services, according to the

*28% of 55-74 year-olds surveyed and 26% of those aged 75 and over avoiding foods due to dental problems, • * 23% of people aged 55-74 and nearly 10% of those 75 and over reporting that dental costs had prevented recommended treatment, and • *almost a quarter of people aged 55-74 and almost one in five people 75 and over saying they would have difficulty paying a $200 dental bill. “This is why we’re consistently urging the government to implement a Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule along the lines of the current Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which is a key component of the ADA’s Australian Dental Health Plan, our funding solution to meeting the oral health needs of disadvantaged Australians,” Dr Hutton said. This is a framework for Australian government funding of dental services for low-income adults and older Australians who, as well as affordability issues, also experience long waiting lists in the public dental system. Central to the ADHP are three schemes targeting disadvantaged and low income groups – the Adult Dental Benefits Schedule,

a Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule and a modification of the existing Child Dental Benefits Schedule for families with kids under 17. The ADHP would be funded by a number of measures: •

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-phasing out the Private Health Insurance Rebate for general treatment policies. The total projected cost of the premium rebate for hospital and general treatment policies in 2019–20 is $6.3 billion, and a projected $800 million of this will subsidize benefits for dental costs paid out by health funds, -introducing a tax on sugary drinks, - increasing the taxation of tobacco products, and -an increase of 0.5% to the Compulsory Medicare Levy. The current 2% levy raised $15.8 billion in 2017–18, so a 0.5% increase would initially raise an additional $3.9 billion per annum.

He added: “We urge Scott Morrison to do the number crunching now - and realise that by resolving these issues for older Australians now, it will save the government money further down the track with less long-term burden on the public purse. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Why are children less likely than adults to spread COVID-19? “Even in cases when the kids were going to school, they still weren’t the ones bringing it into the home.”

Small children often seem to be petri dishes of disease, rocking a perpetually runny nose and in the grip of a seemingly endless string of colds that they pass on to their classmates and family. But as the pandemic played out this year, it became clear that this didn’t really appear to be the case for COVID-19. On Wednesday, when announcing changes to visitor numbers in Greater Sydney, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said “children under 12 have been proven not to be carriers or transmitters of the disease”. A NSW Health spokesperson clarified that “children under 12 are not included in visitor numbers as they are generally less likely to transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, both to other children and to adults outside their own

households”. While kids are certainly not immune to COVID-19, with a rare few going on to develop an inflammatory condition associated with the virus, they’re generally not a major source of disease spread — even to people they live with. In a paper published earlier in December, University of Queensland virologist Kirsty Short and colleagues examined COVID-19 transmission in households to determine if an adult or a child introduced the disease to the home. “What we found across multiple countries at different times was that it was very, very rare for the child to be the one bringing the infection into the household,” she said.

This is in stark contrast to, for instance, the H5N1 strain of influenza, where half the time, it’s a child that brings it into the home. Dr Short and her team also found that if someone in a household came down with COVID-19, children were significantly less likely to get infected than the adults they lived with. Asha Bowen, a paediatric infectious diseases specialist at Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children’s Hospital, said Australian school data showed something similar. “A lot of the time when there’s a cluster linked to a school, it’s linked to the broader school community — not necessarily the children in the classroom or even the staff at the school,” she said. “It’s much more the interactions that occur with sport, cultural activities, family mixing and things like that, and that adults are probably predominant drivers of transmission.” So what’s going on with kids and COVID-19?

The short answer is: we don’t exactly know yet. But there are likely loads of elements that contribute to a youngster’s relative fortitude against COVID-19 infection and transmission, said Marc Pellegrini, an infectious diseases researcher at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. There is some evidence that their lungs and nasal passages contain fewer ACE2 receptors, which are points of entry for the SARSCoV-2 virus. But as kids grow into adults, they produce more ACE2 — and, thus, more routes for the virus to infect the cells. Their young and relatively inexperienced immune system may be helpful too, Professor Pellegrini said. “Certainly a lot of the people that get severe disease seem to have an overzealous immune response, which is sort of counterintuitive and somewhat destructive.” This “cytokine storm” is rarely seen in children, he added, “perhaps because their immune system is much more immature”. Even if children become infected with SARS-CoV-2, they have fewer or less severe symptoms, Professor Pellegrini said. “So they still might be able to

transmit the virus, but because they’re not getting severely sick, they don’t have that massive cough that a lot of adults get, so they are less likely to be a vessel of transmission compared to adults.” Cross-protective immunity — that is, some level of protection from exposure to other coronaviruses kids encounter in the wild — may play a part too, Dr Short said. “But that still remains very much up in the air, because some studies have shown that adults have better levels of crossprotective immunity compared to children.” Still, we might have more answers soon. Dr Short has as-yet unpublished data that suggests children’s immune systems are fundamentally different to adults’ in such a way that their immune response is better able to control the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Dr Bowen said untangling how kids’ bodies grapple with the coronavirus “will have important findings for the whole population, not just for children. “There’s something about children with this particular virus that is different and that we can learn from.”

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January 7, 2021

HEALTH & WELLBEING 49 that is exhausting and time consuming.

Helen Hanslow

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS TIPS The new year always seems a great time to overhaul bad habits. Any day is the perfect day, but there is something inspiring about the new year and a fresh start. Unfortunately, many of our plans don’t come to fruition or don’t last long. Here’s a few tips to be more successful. 1.

Have a very clear strategy. We know we want to lose weight, get fitter or be more organised, but we have not nailed down the specifics. We know what we need to stop doing, but we do not have a clear picture of what we are going to do instead.

If you want to be successful in your changes this year, take some time to plan and nut it out. If you are changing how you eat, work it all out. What are your eating for breakfast, lunch or dinner? What will you order when you go out? Have a very clear plan. Be realistic. If you are cooking a new recipe for every meal,

It is ok to gradually increase to the new way. Do not hop of the couch after 10 years and break yourself on some big workout. Go for a very short walk, gradually increase the distance and frequency. Slowly extend yourself in an enjoyable way. Or plan to cook a healthier dinner this week. Next week do that dinner again and add another. Picture yourself doing the new behaviours. Before you do things a new way in life, practice it in your mind first. Imagine yourself getting up early for a walk and feeling great. Imagine yourself going out with friends for drinks and having soda water and lime and feeling great. The more times you do that in your head, the more familiar the new behaviour will feel when you do it. There is no failure, only feedback. When something slips, do not let it be a big one. Learn from it. What could you have done differently in that moment or in the lead up to that moment that may have avoided that situation ever happening? Now remember it happening differently with those new strategies a few times and train you brain for next time.

Helen Hanslow is a Clinical Hypnotherapist on the Far North Coast of NSW

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A change in diet is part of treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Now researchers have tracked specific changes in the gut microbiome and the metabolic products they produce as being a likely important part of remission. (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions of gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis and are the two main types of IBD. Ulcerative colitis affects the colon and rectum whereas Crohn’s disease can occur in any part of the intestines. These painful

and debilitating conditions affects one in 250 Australians aged between 5 and 40. Display or advertising of any products on myDr. com.au should not be taken as an endorsement by a healthcare professional. Although the effect of nutrition on IBD remains poorly understood, diets that cause inflammatory changes in the gut microbiota have been associated with IBD development. Researchers have now explored further the link between the gut microbiota, diet and IBD in dogs which develop an

KIDS AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE AND CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Should or should not? When questioning coaches, fitness facility staff, or allied health professionals, most carers will ask, should children be resistance training? Expert organisations in health align themselves with the Lloyd et al. (2014) statement of “Resistance training prescription should be based according to training age, motor skill competency, technical proficiency and existing strength levels. Qualified professionals should also consider the biological age and psychosocial maturity level of the child or adolescent.” In 2017 the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) released set criteria based on age. Children need to meet each stage’s standards to determine what level of training to begin (https://www. strengthandconditioning.org/ news/692-child-and-youthresistance-training-positionstand). An example of the requirements for children aged six to nine years is explained below.

intestinal disease similar to that of Crohn’s. Research Using a special diet fed to 29 dogs with intestinal illness, the research team tracked the gut microbiome fingerprint and metabolic products from stool samples before and after the study. Just over two-thirds of the dogs responded well to the diet and went into remission from the inflammatory disease. These dogs also displayed more of a metabolic product called secondary bile acids. These bile acids are linked to remission of IBD-like conditions in other animal models. The bacterium Clostridium hiranonis is a large producer of secondary bile acids and levels of this bacterium were elevated in the dogs that went into remission. The same dogs that went into remission also had less of more harmful bacteria

Level 1: 6-9 years • Up to nine years of age - modification of bodyweight exercises and light resistance (brooms and bands, etcetera) with high rep range 15+ • Before progressing onto ‘Level 2’, the child should be at least nine years of age and able to; 1. Hover in a horizontal position with feet, elbows and forearms touching the ground and straight back position for 60 s 2. Perform ten wellcontrolled back extensions to horizontal 3. Perform ten well-controlled full range double leg squats with hands behind the head and feet flat on the floor 4. Perform ten wellcontrolled pushups off their toes, chest to touch the ground, and arms achieve full extension 5. Perform five wellcontrolled lunges each leg with back knee touching the ground and good balance 6. Wall squat at 90 degrees for 60 s 7. Touch their toes in the sit and reach test If the child has exercised previously, they will still need to start at the youngest age testing and complete this successfully before advancing through to criteria relevant to their age. Don’t skip these steps. Cares still become concerned when children start attending a local fitness facility. To ensure they are safe and have the right guidance, make sure the facility is supervised when they attend. A screening questionnaire needs to be completed, and testing

such as Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens. Culturing these bacteria in the presence of secondary bile acids retarded their growth showing a likely pathway for their beneficial role. The final part of the study saw the researchers

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according to age guidelines and experience is conducted. The exercise program prescribed should be based on testing results. Don’t use a generic training program, a friends program, or use the internet’s information (that is not through a reputable health organisation). If you are concerned that resistance training can cause issues, think of kids playing sport. In this case, I will use the rugby league as an example. A child can have three bodies collide with them in a tackle, then with uneven force, twist and pull them to the ground. All those unexpected and irregular forces have an inherent risk of causing damage. Compare this to a child completing a gym routine that is tailored to their ability, controlled, and supervised, which is more likely to injure? CHRISTMAS SPIRIT We have broken out our snacks, nibbles, and beautiful foods for the Christmas season; however, here is an interesting fact. In the UK, a survey conducted on food an individual consumes in one day at Christmas, averages were between 6000 and 7000 calories (three to four times what we need in a day). Imagine if you did this three or four days in a row? To exercise off that daily extra, you need upwards of 20 hours of brisk walking or 14 or more running hours just for the one day. Take it easy if you can. Next week I will cover exercise as we age (a must-read for us over 50’s). Lloyd, R. S., Faigenbaum, A. D., Stone, M. H., Oliver, J. L., Jeffreys, I., Moody, J. A., . . . Myer, G. D. (2014). Position statement on youth resistance training: the 2014 International Consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 498-505. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092952

looking at children with Crohn’s disease who went into remission after being fed a specialised liquid diet. These children had more of the bacterial species Clostridium scinden which is known producer of secondary bile acids.

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52 STARS Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

When you’re working with others today, you should experiment with the idea of holding back your thoughts. Let others figure it out and argue back and forth while you sit on the sidelines. Observe how they come to a not so satisfying solution and then add your brilliant ideas to the mix. Watching people work together serves as a cautionary tale: it’s a good lesson in how not to collaborate. Your energy is going to be quiet all day. Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

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You should always feel safe and relaxed in your home. If your living environment hasn’t been giving you those warm feelings lately, you need to deal with it. Your main priority should be working to create more harmony and calmness. Start thinking about new design ideas, simple DIY repairs, and easy accents you can add here and there to improve how you feel when you’re at home. It doesn’t have to be a major project, so don’t psych yourself out.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

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Add one or two new things to your bucket list today. Your future is a big chunk of time. How do you want to fill it? If you need new ideas, ask your friends what areas of life they think you need to cultivate, and they could offer some nutty adventures that might be fun. Get ambitious about where you want to explore. No one will be monitoring what you do and don’t do except you, so why not write down something that hasn’t even been invented yet, like golfing on Mars? Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

In all your activities today, your enthusiasm will bubble up from deep inside you without any effort on your behalf. And the best part is that this phenomenon will be contagious! Without realizing it, you will become an inspiration to others, showing them that things are nowhere near as bad as they think. And if people start to follow you down a path, welcome them warmly. Not only could you use the company, but your ego will love the chance to mentor someone.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Your family is the center of your world right now, which is natural. But a recent issue with them could be causing a conflict in your social life. Explain the situation to your friends honestly and completely. Don’t leave out any details that you think aren’t important, because all the information is relevant. They have families too and will understand why you are reorganizing your priorities. They might even offer to help out and take some weight off your load.

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Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 2

You’re not the kind of person who can be happy just coasting through life. You need a dash of intrigue or an exciting challenge to keep you satisfied. Luckily, your wish could come true today. Take the more difficult route and see what the universe has in store for you. Yes, opting for a harder row to hoe will be tiring, but it will also be more rewarding. It’s time to build your pride and feed your hungry ego a great big feast.

Gemini May 22 - June 23

By following the rules and keeping yourself honest, you have become an inspiration to someone you see often. They may or may not even be known to you, but they are influenced by your presence. In fact, you have more of an impact on the world around you than you give yourself credit for, and you should see this gift as a responsibility. When temptation strikes today, be strong and walk past it without giving it another thought. You’re too good for it.

The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month.

It’s never a bad idea to try something new, especially if you’re doing it with a person you want to get to know better! Exploration is a great way to show someone what makes you tick, and it’s your chance to see how they act under pressure. The two of you will have a blast on any adventure because your strengths and weaknesses complement each other’s. They fit into your plans just like the perfect puzzle piece. Whatever you start today will be successful.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

Avoid anything that looks, smells, or sounds like a power struggle today. You just won’t have the patience to outlast the big egos that are itching for a fight right now. These folks aren’t above playing dirty, and you don’t want to end up in the mud. You have better things to do. While you have a great talent for peacemaking, why waste it on a person or group that’s so happy to fight? There’s no point in getting involved unless someone asks for a compromise.

Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23

Skip the shortcuts today. While you need to make progress, you have to go through every inch of work required. Anything less than a total effort will cause complications later down the road, which will make things a dozen times more difficult. It’s a mistake to let yourself get sidetracked or lured away by promises of quick fixes or easy answers. Put in an honest effort and you’ll be rewarded, don’t worry. This isn’t the time to cut corners.

You’ll be surprised today when someone powerful puts themselves at your disposal. It turns out that they’re trying to impress you, while all along you thought that you were trying to impress them! You should definitely take advantage of their friendly advances, but try not to take advantage of their selflessness. This is a delicate situation. You are flattered by their efforts but not totally sure you want them to see how much you need their help.

Kyogle Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings Stratheden Street, Kyogle. Lismore Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. Lismore Produce Market – Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington streets. Contact Tom on 0450 688 900. Mullumbimby Farmers Market – Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 02 6677 1345

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Daydreaming could be a productive exercise for you today, so feel free to wander off into fantasyland whenever you want. Let yourself try to picture what your life could be like if all your hopes and dreams came true. This exercise is more than just an escape from your day-to-day reality. It’s a visualization of the best-case scenario for your future and a wonderful way to show the universe what you want and what you’re ready to work for.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766. Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512

Uki Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall. Yamba Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 1pm at Whiting Beach carpark. Contact Debra on 0402 404 606

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Aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Marie. Much loved father and father in law of Rodney & Kath and Dean & Toni. Loved Pop to Luke & Kahlia, Haylee, Tifhany, Courtney and Lachlan. Missed brother and brother in law of John & Pam (dec’d) McGeary, Margaret & Rod Waters, Peter & Jill McGeary and Joan & Allan Patch. Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private service was held.

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56 COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD AA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday

10:30am Byron Bay, church hall, Ruskin St, James 0417463057 & ZOOM 8245993030 Pwd 122436 6:00pm GRAFTON Salvation Army Hall 91–93 Oliver St David 0429528537/Leonie 0407585527 6.30pm Lismore, Womens Meeting, For ZOOM details contact 0455316248 7.00pm Byron Bay, Ch Hall rear of13 Ruskin St 0402576493 Mitch 7.00pm Casino, Nth Cst Comm Ch 67 Richmond St (via rear lane), Annie 66619141/Di 0477004453 Tuesday

10.00am Murwillumbah, ConXions Ch,19 Prince St, 0412092497 Kevin ZOOM 246715814 Pwd UKI 10.30am Mullumbimby, Uniting Ch Hall Cnr Dalley & Whian Sts 5.00pm Tabulum, CWA Hall, 16 Court St, 1hr, Sarah 0457812962 5:30pm Bangalow, Ch hall Cnr Market & Byron Sts 7.00pm Online Only, Northern Rivers Promises – ZOOM 83159091987 Pwd AA 7.30pm Tweed Hds, ZOOM 82827792107 Pwd 895224 Mens Mtg Wednesday

6.30am Mullumbimby, Iain 0499282820, 1hr mtg, ZOOM 198385272 Pwd 804343 10.00am Ballina, ch hall Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts Penny 0428 871 356 / Nicole 0407 939 356 12:15pm Lismore, 66899351 Richard, ZOOM 232109437 Pwd doVe 1.00pm Yamba Comm Ctr, Treelands Dr near Osprey Dr 1.00pm Brunswick Hds, RSL Hall, Cnr Fawcett & Tweed Sts, Dennis 0412512941 6.00pm Kyogle, ch hall, cnr Campbell & Kyogle Rds, 0429200955 Gordon ZOOM 82360835965 Pwd Unity

6.30pm Lismore, ZOOM 86700409512 Pwd AA 7.00pm Byron Bay, ZOOM 7490467278 Pwd 767201, Lee 0423166225 Thursday

6.00pm Murwillumbah, church hall cnr Waterloo St & QLD Rd, Robert 66795076 7.00pm Byron Bay, St Pauls Anglican Ch, 14 Kingsley St, Byron 7.00pm Pottsville Junior school, Tweed Coast Rd 0423578899 Janet 7.00pm Casino, Nth Coast Comm Ch 67 Richmond ST (Entry at rear via lane) Annie 66619141 or Di 0477004453 8.00pm Ballina, ch hall cnr Burnet & Norton Sts, Steve 0412324570 Jack 0429772867 Friday

8.00am Pottsville, Black Rock sporting oval, Text Scotty 0419443196 12.00pm Byron Bay, Presbyterian Ch, Ruskin St 12:15pm Lismore, 0417477151 Terry – ZOOM 232109437 Pwd doVe 5.30pm Mullumbimby, Outside Cnr Tincogan & Dalley Sts, 1hr – Tone 0499522299 6.30pm Maclean, church hall, 8-10 Wharf St, John 66464263 7.00pm Byron Bay, Presbyterian Ch, 13 Ruskin St (at back) 1 hr, Wendy 0410481795 Saturday

8.00am Ballina, BBQ area near skate park, Kingsford smith Dr roundabout 9.00am Sth Golden Beach Sth Golden Bch hall Pacific Espl. 3.00pm Nimbin, 54 Cullen St (between Enviro Ctr & Apothecary) 3.30pm Byron Bay, church hall, Ruskin St 1hr Mens Mtg 3.30pm Byron Bay, ZOOM 6077766231 Pwd 026887 Womens Mtg

5.00pm Murwillumbah, ConXions Ch, 19 Prince St 6.30pm Lismore, ZOOM 657706645 Pwd AA 7.00pm Online Only - Byron Bay ZOOM 6457636476 Pwd 951276, enquiries 0401945671 Sunday

9 00am Ballina, St Marys Church Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts 1hr 10.00am Lismore, 66213745 Ina ZOOM 429887019 Pwd AA (or phone in on 02) 80156011 Pwd 698050) 12.15pm Alstonville, ch hall, The Avenue (entry via car park at back) alstonvillesundaybbs@gmail.com 6.30pm Yamba, Community Ctr, Treelands Dr 7.00pm Brunswick Hds, Uniting Ch, Cnr Fingal & Byron Sts, 1hr, Leah 0438188391, & ZOOM 9875553 164 PW 645162 AA CONTACTS Northern Rivers Central District – 0468360160 nrcdofaa@gmail.com Byron Shire District 1800423431 or 0401945671 Iluka 0428303074 (Di) / Tabulum 0457812962 (Sarah) National Website http://www.aa.org.au

AL-ANON Family Groups (families / friends of Alcoholics) 1300 252 666 - www.al-anon.org.au Monday 6:30pm Banora Point Salvation Army Tweed Ctr, Cnr Woodlands/Leisure Dr Tuesday 12.00PM GRAFTON CWA Rooms, Cnr Duke / Pound St. Wednesday 6.30pm Ballina– Anglican Ch Admin Building, 24 Burnet St & ZOOM 2526660000 Thursday 12:30pm Yamba Community Ctr, 24 Treelands Dr 5:00pm (QLD time) (with Alateen) Tweed Hds Anglican Ch, 13 Powell St Friday 12.00pm (QLD time) Tweed-Coolangatta St Augustine Parish Ctr, 58 McLean St 2:00pm Bangalow ZOOM 2526660000 Sunday 4:00pm Chinderah 7th Day Adventist Ch, 83 Phillip St.

To have your listing in The Northern Rivers Times Community Notice Board simply email your event to janelle@heartlandmedia. com.au and Janelle will organise everything for you. Start sending them in now for 2021 ATTENTION - ON THE HORIZON Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch represents the interests of returned and active ADF members. We have honour rolls of returned personnel from WW1 & WW2. We wish to also collate the names of Ex-service members who have served overseas in combat/peace keeping roles in conflicts including Korea and post Vietnam, including Somalia, Namibia, Timor Leste (East) Timor, Bougainville, Iraq & Afghanistan. Ex-Service members and their families from the Byron Shire Area who wish to be included in this list and on a planned honour board, should send their details to Jim Rogers Phone 0412 679 870 or email jimrog48@gmail.com We would appreciate you help in getting this out to all ex-services personnel and their families. GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Grafton Senior Citizens recently held December meeting, with trading table, attendance 48, apologies, 15. Best wishes : for birthdays & anyone unwell. No new members, or guest speaker. Correspondence in & out read. General Business : Sincere thanks, Craig, Buckleys to loan microphone & amp, each monthly meeting. Trips : 26 Feb, 2021, Emmaville. Spare seats. 26 March, Peach Farm, Iluka, on sale. Queensland 8 day tour from 14 August, spare seats. Seniors award : to Brian Hall, Treasurer & Secretary. Special award, Gloria Watters, committee member, & Barbara Booker, Euchre organisor. Christmas hamper winners : Y. Chard; C. Doggett; T. Daley; K. Smidt; G. Mealia; J. Campbell; B. Cassie; L. Milne; I. Parker; M. Cotten. Meeting competition winners : G. Watters; S. Seyner; B. Cassie; R. Turner; D. Cooper; D. Schuhmacher; N. Blanch. Gift bags : to all at activities. Chocolates : to all at meeting. Activities Resume : week commencing 18 January, Bingo, 2

Feb, 2021. Annual fees : Due new year, $10. Next meeting : Tues, 9 February, 2021, 10.30am, Racecourse. No January meeting. Enquiries, Publicity Officer, Sandra, 6642 7720.” CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM At Crawford House Museum there are many interesting household objects dating from the turn of the century till 1960 and local historical items and documents, as well as research facilities for the descendants of Ballina Shire families. You can also buy fascinating books about the Shire’s history. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo. com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org. au.

CWA BOOK SALE Friday 8 January from 9 am till noon. Come along to stock up on holiday reading at the Mullumbimby CWA second hand book sale. There will also be home baked treats and bric-a-brac for sale. At the Mullumbimby CWA rooms on the corner of Chincogan and Gordon Streets. For more information call 0427 847 282 MEALS ON WHEELS – WEEK 4 MONDAY R & L Lee D Armitage & J Corocher TUESDAY M Benn D Coleman WEDNESDAY D Winkler M Hartley THURSDAY D Coleman FRIDAY W & P Edwards Richmond Valley Council Staff AUSTRALIA DAY MARKET “RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL’S” OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA DAY Tuesday January 26th from 9am – 2pm Riverside – Richmond Terrace Park CORAKI Naturalization Ceremony – Citizens Presentations Market Stalls, Food Vans, Kids Rides Waterslides, Picnics, Waterside

fishing, Swimming LIVE MUSIC Start Time 9am – Stall Arrival from 6.30am Stalls must have Public Liability Insurance Bookings essential Ph: Jenny 0435 0085 092 BALLINA CWA Meetings are held in our rooms on the third Monday of the month at 9am, you are most welcome to attend. For more information please ring our Secretary Jacqueline ph : 0439762323. BALLINA CWA CRAFT & FRIENDSHIP Mornings will recommence in our rooms on Wednesday 13th January 9 - 12. Please call Barbara ph: 0428116668 on Mondays to book a seat. THE BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary are delighted to report that following our two craft stalls in Alstonville and Ballina Fair and our Cake and Craft Stalls in River Street, Ballina and in Lennox Head, we have raised approximately $6850 which will go to purchasing items of equipment from the Wish List that the Ballina Hospital give us every year. Items will benefit the hospital by providing up to date equipment which will in turn benefit the whole Ballina Shire Community. Our Christmas Raffle was also very successful and the winners were: First Prize of $500: P. Innes Ticket No/ 69744 Second Prize of $100: B. Feltran Ticket No/ 64201 Congratulations to our winners and a very big thank you to all who helped us by purchasing tickets. NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP. This group spans from Wollongbar to Ocean Shores & surrounding areas. Our group meets the 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm, Wardell Rd, Alstonville. All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome. Please RSVP to Helen 0400385476 or Yvonne 66285884 BANGALOW HERITAGE MUSEUM AND CAFÉ The café is open Wednesday – Friday 10 am-2.30 pm

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 57 Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am All profits support the Bangalow Museum CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS: All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680. LION’S CLUB CASINO: Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 –for a 7.00pm start. CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED: Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 25 members, 8am – 1.30 pm. Contact 6662 6423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au. CASINO MINI RAIL: Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472 638 044. CASINO VIEW CLUB: Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 02 6661 2530 or 0448 969 498.

Meets first Thurs of month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400 956 404 or Penny 0422 301 799.

Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30 – 7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 6632 2233.

LISMORE GIRL GUIDES meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore. Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights free, but please make contact first. AND Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number-0412 866 766, for further details. AND Our hall is also available to hire.

VIETNAM VETERANS LUNCH: Veterans of all conflicts are invited to join Vietnam Veterans for lunch held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Rous hotel Lismore. Contact 0412 627 180 for Info.

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH Fine art printmakers Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd Stokers Siding 2484 Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail. com T: Peter 0498 399 640 or Sue 0408 493 253 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

CASINO CROQUET CLUB: Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information.

CWA MEETING DATES: Meeting on the 3rd Thurs of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. For further information please contact Jan on 02 6662 6424 or Margaret on 02 6662 1746.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP: Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 6662 1838 or Jan on 6662 6424.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month 10am at Fairy Hill Hall, For an update: Ph. Bev 6662 4435; Sue 6663 3233.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB: Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419 886 119. THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook. CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INC: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. is open again – Normal opening hours. For more information phone Research Room 6662 8114 or Cherryl 0490 149 905. CASINO EVENING CWA:

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY As we were unable to hold our annual Book Fair in July, Friends of the Libraries are holding a pop up book shop in the empty premises of the former Chemist situated in the old Woolies Plaza, both the owner of the premises and the Byron Bay Real Estate have generously given it to us free of charge for two weeks. KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB: Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499 824 274. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCES ASSOCIATION: Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455. LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE:

THE ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE: We meet at the Lismore Workers Club on the 2nd and 4th Mon each month at 6 pm. For more information Phone Terry 0427 500 610 or President Carol 0429 129 573 ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST: The Rotary Club of Lismore West is in its 60th year and meets every Thursday at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00 pm. New members welcome. For more information phone Norm 0428 151 934. LIONS CLUB OF LISMORE: Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wed each month at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00pm. For information please contact the secretary on 6624 6428. WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH: Meets every Sun 10am at 172 Wyrallah Rd East Lismore. Call for more info Reverend Jackson Gill 0422 945 464. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: A 12-step program for people who have compulsive issues with food and eating. Phone Meetings: Mon 10am. 07 5660 6012 - follow instructions Access code 826337# , Contact Ina 6621 3745 or Sue 0423 183 144. FOOD PANTRY - UNITING CHURCH - LISMORE REGIONAL MISSION: Open every Thurs from 9.30am -12 noon at the rear of the Red Dove Café. For further information contact Lismore Uniting Church office on 6621 5801. ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE: Meets every Fri at 7.05 am at Coffee shots Molesworth St, Lismore. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details. LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB: Meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm

& the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 6628 2082 (AH). PROBUS CLUB OF GOONELLABAH: Meetings held at The Lismore Workers Club Keen Street Lismore at 10 am. For further information contact Gloria Francis on 6629 1442 THE PROBUS CLUB OF WOLLONGBAR: “ Happy days are here again and the sky above is clear again, especially here on the Northern Rivers when we all follow the NSW Health Dept. rules for avoiding the dreaded COVID-19 virus. Many of our club members enjoyed a wonderful get together again at the Ballina Islander Resort that had set up very safe facilities and procedures with plenty of antiseptic hand washes and table distancing that allowed for an exchange of ideas, recent experiences and even jokes and general nonsense, typical of the interaction of friends at relative close contact. Some of us with hearing problems had to speak a little louder as the 1.5 metres from each other restricted normal levels of speech. Of course it also inhibited into the ear gossip. The entire lunch time experience was a very happy place to be with great food and so many old friends. The committee have arranged another lunch for January 21 at The Wollongbar Tavern and hope that all systems are go at the time . Happy days are here again.??” Ron Whittaker on 6628 3381. NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP. This group spans from Wollongbar to Ocean Shores & surrounding areas. Our group meets the 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm, Wardell Rd, Alstonville. All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome. Please RSVP to Helen 0400 385 476 or Yvonne 6628 5884. TWEED VALLEY TOASTMASTERS It’s been a long time between drinks for the members of Tweed Valley Toastmasters, on Wednesday the 8th of December they celebrated their first face to face meeting since March.

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The program delivers much more than improved public speaking skills; this year members of the Club have enjoyed mutual support, laughs and companionship. Challenged in 2020 by a fire in their meeting venue at the Cudgen Leagues Club, border closures and other Covid restrictions, the club has not missed a beat by adapting to Zoom meetings, in the process the members developed strategies for successful online meetings and they even gained a Melbourne based member. With the recent opening of the NSW/QLD border these Toastmasters were delighted to be able to gather at The Ivory for a Christmas Celebration. The Club is still on the lookout for a new venue to host their meetings. The first meeting of Tweed Valley Toastmasters in 2021 will be on January 20, new members very welcome, contact Alison Watson on 0405 461 008 ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 0427 326 832. Alstonville Plateau Historical Society: The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum at Alstonville is “TAS to Reality”. It’s a display of the major works of Alstonville High School’s Year 12 Technological and Applied Studies students. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo. com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org. au CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM At Crawford House Museum there are many interesting household objects dating from the turn of the century till 1960 and local historical items and documents, as well as research facilities for the descendants of Ballina Shire families. You can also buy fascinating books about the Shire’s history. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm (closed 21/12/20- 2/1/21). Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo. com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org. au. COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES NORTHERN NSW: Do you love a coffee? Or is tea, hot chocolate or chai your favourite brew? Whatever your

choice, it is good to get out and have a chat over a cup of something. Maybe you are new to the area and don’t have friends to meet up with yet, or none of your friends are available? Do you have something on your mind? Would you like to meet some new people without any agenda? We’d love you to join us! There may be one person or 10 turn up, who knows? Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 for more information. Walks in Nature - In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, Various departure points around Ballina and surrounds, 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month. Gentle Pace walk, we walk for about half to three quarters of an hour and finish with a cuppa. Contact Bronwyn on 0422 069 743 or check the Heart Foundation website for more information and details of the departure point for the next walk. The Casino Westpac Helicopter Op Shop will be closed from 18th December 2020 until 18th January 2021 to allow volunteers an annual break. During this time PLEASE do not leave any donations as the accumulation outside the building presents a huge health and safety issue which volunteers will have to deal with when the shop reopens. Seasons greetings and a big Thank You to all who have supported the op shop in 2020. BALLINA TOY LIBRARY: Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411 719 074 BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA’s Craft & Friendship mornings are having a break. Will we recommence on Wednesday 13th January 9 - 12. Please call Barbara on 0428116668 the Monday of that week to book your place. Ballina CWA would like to wish everybody a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous, peaceful New Year. Thank you all for your support. Casino CWA Christmas raffle winners 1st Prize: Karen McDonald $100.00 Voucher Coles 2nd Prize: Noela King $50.00 Voucher Coles 3rd Prize: Jay White $30.00 Voucher Bill Darragh Butchery A big THANK YOU to Coles and Bill Darragh for their generous donations. Casino CWA wish everyone a happy, holy and safe Festive

Season & Thank you to all the wonderful Casino people for supporting our Christmas stall and Christmas raffle. Congratulations to the Raffle winners. Enjoy the break and we will be back in 2021.

struggling with their Mental Health. Groups are meeting face to face and some are meeting online(zoom). We have groups in Ballina, Yamba, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for more information ph 1800 558 268

RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC: Every Mon, Wed and Sat from 10.00 am to 4.00pm at The Marie Hart Library Ballina.

GRAFTON U3A: The Committee are still meeting monthly and sadly we have cancelled the Jabberfest meetings until next year. Mens Shed is open each weekday with limited numbers.

MULLUMBIMBY CWA: The Mullumbimby CWA rooms (on the corner of Tincogan and Gordon Streets) will be open for refreshments and stalls each Friday from 9 am till noon. Call in for a cuppa and a bargain. For more information call 0427 847 282.

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB: Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on: 0409 844 212 by Mons, no later than 7 pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW club continues to support seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Info: president Margaret Alderton 0429 966 894.

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB “Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10 for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 6646 3164 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.”

LENNOX HEAD CWA: Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 6681 6150. LENNOX HEAD VIEW CLUB: The Club has been asked to provide Christmas gifts for children of specific age and gender as well as nonperishable goods for Christmas hampers which will go to families in need in our local area. Please refer to your emails and Facebook page for specific details. Covid-safe protocols still apply: no standing other than to pay entry fee & order drinks. POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB INC: We meet at Black Rocks Sports field on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8.30am during daylight savings time. Our last game for the year will be on Thursday, 10th December, 2020 and will resume on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021. New members are welcome to come down for a giggle and a hit. Any enquires please ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606376. GROW GROUP: Grow is a Community Mental Wellbeing Organization, support groups for people

YAMBA LIONS CLUB “Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, com. 7 for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417 546 097. Social outings also held at various time and Visitors and New members welcome.” SQUARE DANCING Alstonville and Lismore Squares are in recess over the Christmas period. Re-starting Alstonville, Friday 5 February, 2021 and Lismore, Thursday 11 February, 2021. Contact 0407 663 017 for further information. Kyogle Country Music We wish to thank everyone who has helped our club during 2020 looking forward to 2021 when we will celebrate our 40th Birthday. Special Thank You to Kyogle Golf Club for making us feel at home in your club. We resume on February 14th at 11 am for our AGM followed by a musical afternoon. Merry Christmas to you all see you at Kyogle Golf Club in February

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FISHING NEWS Ballina Rough weather and rain have been predicted for most of this week which is going to make the fishing fairly difficult and uncomfortable. Offshore the current is still moving upnton3 knots, but there has been some kingfish and amberjack on the 48 fathom line. Live baits and knife jigs have accounted for most of the captures. Some of the better quality mahi mahi have been taken while trolling skirted lures along the dirty water line out around the 32’s. Tusk fish,

flathead and snapper have also been coming from the 32 fathom line using mullet, squid and soft plastics. Back in the river there has been good numbers of flathead and bream from the mouth to just beyond the Ferry. The big tides have moved the crabs around with some good catches in the same area as the flathead and bream, as well as in North Creek. A few whiting have been taken on worms and yabbies, with the run in tide being the best time to try your luck. The water is quite discolored further up river,

but there has been a few bass between Swan Bay and Coraki on dark colored chatterbaits and surface lures. Tight lines. Brett. Ballina Bait & Tackle Ph: 6686 2527 Evans Head Snapper and yellowtail king on Kahors Reef and North Ground, bream, whiting and dart along Airforce Beach, bream and luderick along the rock walls at the Evans River mouth, flathead, whiting and bream in the lower reaches and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

Tweed Coast Flathead, bream, whiting, trevally and school jew on soft vibes in the deep holes in the mid to lower reaches of the Tweed River. Pottsville Spanish and spotty mackerel on the close reefs, flathead, whiting, dart and tailor along the beaches, bream, whiting and flathead on the making tide in the mid to lower reaches of the creeks and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

METRO E10 Unlead91 U95 U98 Diesel

UNITED

CALTEX 119.9 121.9 134.9 141.9 127.9

119.9 122.9 133.9 140.9 118.7

113.5 115.5 136.5 118.9

UNITED STH

UNITED

115.9 117.9 138.9 119.9

CALTEX SOUTH

113.5 115.5 128.5 136.5 117.5

139.9 153.9 159.9 131.9

125.5 127.5 140.5 148.5 121.9

SHELL 115.9 118.9 138.9 126.9

PRICES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING. THIS TABLE SHOULD BE USED AS GUIDE ONLY.

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA GRAFTON EVANS KYOGLE BALLINA MULLUM TWEED

Thurs 7 Jan 26o - 19o 24 - 21o 23o - 19o 24o - 21o 24o - 21o 24o - 21o

48% 63% 51% 63% 64% 50%

Fri 8th Jan

Sat 9th Jan

Sun 10th Jan

Mon 11th Jan

Tues 12th Jan

Wed 13th Jan

26o - 18o 24o - 21o 24o - 17o 24o - 21o 25o - 21o 26o - 20o

26o - 17o 24o - 20o 24o - 16o 24o - 20o 24o - 21o 26o - 20o

27o - 17o 25o - 19o 25o - 17o 25o - 19o 25o - 19o 25o - 19o

27o - 16o 24o - 19o 23o - 16o 24o - 19o 24o - 19o 24o - 19o

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TWEED HEADS AREA DAY Thursday 7th Jan Friday 8th Jan Saturday 9th Jan Sunday 10th Jan Monday 11th Jan Tuesday 12th Jan Wednesday 13th Jan

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BRUNSWICK HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 7th Jan Friday 8th Jan Saturday 9th Jan Sunday 10th Jan Monday 11th Jan Tuesday 12th Jan Wednesday 13th Jan

HIGH 3:47 am 1.29m 4:59 am 1.4m 6:04 am 1.53m 7:03 am 1.67m 7:58 am 1.78m 8:48 am 1.85m 9:35 am 1.89m

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January 7, 2021

60 SPORT

Sydney Swans return to Coffs to take on Collingwood THE Sydney Swans will return to Coffs Harbour next year to play Collingwood as part of the 2021 AFL Community Series. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 3 March 2021, at C.ex Coffs International Stadium and will also be broadcast live on Fox Sports. It’s a welcome return to the Stadium for top-level AFL. “Every visiting team and local club – and their supporters – have been blown away by the upgraded Stadium, so I can’t wait to show it off to the Sydney Swans, Collingwood and all AFL fans who will no doubt flock to Coffs for this fixture,” said Coffs Harbour Mayor, Councillor Denise Knight. “As always, hosting a game like this is going to be fantastic for the city and local businesses and further

cements our place as the regional sporting capital of NSW.” Daniel Heather, Council’s Section Leader Stadium and Major Events, said AFL is a valued stakeholder of the

at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. “Their involvement and contribution to the development of the recent upgrades was invaluable, so being able to host this fixture in the venue is great for the

Stadium and great for AFL. “And, of course, we are ecstatic at being able to continue our partnership with the Sydney Swans. I am sure Coffs Harbour will bring out the red and white, and get

behind the Swans in March!” Sydney Swans Executive GM – Football Charlie Gardiner said the team is looking forward to returning to the Coffs Harbour community. “We’ve been travelling to Coffs Harbour for a number of years now and it’s a genuine highlight of our pre-season. The community is always extremely welcoming,” he said. “Our team has been fortunate to play pre-season games in Coffs Harbour and we have enjoyed terrific local support. We’ve trained at the upgraded stadium and now we’re really excited to be playing on it, so we look forward to taking on the Magpies in front of a sea of red and white in March.” Further details and tickets will go on sale in early 2021.

SCOUTS TO UPSCALE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WITH BUSHFIRE RECOVERY GRANT SCOUTS NSW has been announced as a 2020 CommBank Bushfire Recovery Grant recipient. The local organisation that supports 20,000 young people and adults across the state, has received $49,890 which will better equip their volunteers to support those experiencing mental health issues. Just under half of Scouts NSW’s members live in rural and regional areas of NSW, with many of the scout regions impacted by the bushfires, including the South Coast and Tablelands, North Coast, the Riverina and Greater Western Sydney. These rural communities have been impacted by successive years of drought, followed by the most devastating bushfires in a decade, and are now dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Armed with a CommBank Bushfire Recovery Grant, Scouts NSW is in a much stronger position to support the increase of young people struggling with their mental health after an incredibly challenging year. Neville Tomkins OAM JP, Chief Commissioner of Scouts NSW said, “Over the past 113 years, Scouting has been equipping young people with the resilience, self-confidence and skills to respond to whatever life throws at them. The past 12 months have been particularly

challenging for many people, not only in Scouting, but across the State, with the devastating bushfires of last summer compounded by the impact of COVID-19. “Young people and adults in regional NSW are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues right now, and it’s vital our Scout Leaders are equipped to support those who may be struggling. This grant will enable us to put 12 Scout Leaders through mental health first aid training, in turn helping thousands of people.”

Mental health first aid (MHFA) training improves knowledge of mental illness, treatment and appropriate first aid strategies and develops confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem. Scouting volunteers will be trained in MHFA instruction as appropriate so that they can deliver MHFA courses throughout the bushfire affected areas in the state where Scouts operate. Nathan Barker, Head of Community Investment at

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January 7, 2021

62 SPORT

COACHING VISIT FOR CASINO’S GUN CRICKETERS MICHAEL Wood, a “Cricket Australia Level 3 High Performance coach”, returned to where it all began last week when he volunteered to assist with some coaching in Casino recently. Michael is a life member of the Casino Cavaliers, where he played for 20 seasons amassing over 3000 runs and over 200 wickets, and now rubs shoulders with the games elite in Sydney. With only a few Level 3 coaches on the North Coast (between Tweed to Taree), Michael was keen to cast his expert eye over the next generation, and pass on any tips ahead of the 2nd half of the season. As a coach to some current contracted players and an assistant coach at Sydney Premier Grade club Randwick/Petersham, when time permits, Michael sees the end product of all the hard work done in the country. “It’s really tough for country players to transition to city life sometimes. Accessing the volume required to make it to the top in the country is hard enough,

SPORT RESULTS Ballina Golf Club Veterans On Monday 28th December 2020, 153 members and veterans in their very best post Christmas finery, played an 18 hole Stableford event. The winner was Michael Kelly with 40 points. Second on a count back was Glenn Lackenby on a count back from Chris Hawkins. Fourth was Greg Potts with 39 points on a count back from fifth placed Mac Morley from sixth placed Gordon Newton. Seventh place went to Peter Webster with 38 points. There were 34 balls to 35 points on a count back. The Card Draw winners for $80.00 each were Richard Duncum, Nicholas Meaney, Peter Harden and Dianne Webster. NB Four Card Draws are now held in lieu of Pro Pin and Lucky Card Draw. 119 veterans participated in the veterans 18 hole event. Winner was Ken Meyers with 46 points winning $40. Second was Richard Duncum with 45 points, winning $30. Third

Left to right: Tom Bratti, James Bratti, Rob Mison, Hudson Scully, Miller Scully, Hayden Mison and Michael Wood (coach) but when moving to the city and then having to pay big dollars for extra coaching can make it really hard on young country cricketers. But judging on what I saw over the last week, some young Casino cricketers are in good shape to make the jump from

was Graham Baldwin with 45 points winning $20. There were 7 x $10 vouchers down to 42 points on a count back. Voucher winners were Bob Blacklidge, Allan Mcleish, Greg McMahon, John Orchard, Geoff Smeal, Ross Goodwin and Peter Webster.

Casino Social Golf The winner of the Thelly Boyce Memorial Trophy, “The Sippers Cup” was won by Garry Randall with a net score of 23 from Wayne Jackson with 27. 3rd, Bruce Yates 28 on a count back. The putting trophy went to W Jackson with 14 putts and G Shephard won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 1st & 17th, W Jackson. 2nd & 18th, G Randall. 3rd, T Jenkins. 4th, Vinny. 5th, B Jackson. 6th, D Diew. 7th, B.Yates. 8th, I Laycock. The club champion for 2020 is Trevis Jenkins. The final event for 2020 was won by Ian Laycock with a stableford score of 28 from Ray Ruttley with 25. 3rd, David Slade 24. The putting trophy went to S Shephard with 14 putts and R Horseman

club cricket to representative/ pathway cricket if they want it bad enough.” Michael Wood said “The Casino and District Cricket Association, Casino Juniors and the Mighty Casino Cavaliers are doing a great job of striking the

right balance between player development and player enjoyment. There’s some real talent here, and from what I understand the Casino Cavaliers are successfully moving some juniors into their senior squad as well”. The season re-commences

won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 1st & 6th, R Ruttley. 2nd & 18th, J Rankin. 4th, I Laycock. 5th, J Sneath. 7th & 8th, D Matulick. 17th, D Roberts. The monthly medal was won by Stephen Shephard with a net score of 23 from Jeff Sneath with 26 on a count back. 3rd, Gary Shephard also 26. The putting trophy went to W Jackson with 13 putts and D Hampson won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 8th, 12th & 17th, D Hampson. 9th, L Lawlor. 10th, 13th, 14th & 16th, G Randall. 15th, M Gooding. 18th, J Rankin. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by realestate.com will be a single stableford on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am. Happy New Year to all.

d N Bodycote, K Hayes, P Doyle + 5. Saturday January 2 - L Condon, J Arnold, D Petherbridge d J Holland, T Holder, B Creighton + 12, P Crewe, K Walters, P Doyle d P Anderson, T Burgess, D Farrell + 8, N Bodycote, N Parker, S Hall d N Bodycote, K Hayes, G Miller + 8, R McKenna, B Hyde d J Woods, R Rogers + 3.

Lismore Workers Sports Bowling Club Tuesday 29/12 K Shailes, I Osbourne 21 d Jane Rose, Greg Rose 10 - G

for the LJ Hooker Premier League Casino Cavaliers on 9th January with a game against arch rivals Ballina Bears at home. For the 1st grade Cecil Magpies and Casino RSM Redbacks they play away games on the 9th January in Lismore.

Clark, R Partridge, D Pearce 13 d G Clark, R Moss, W Partridge 7 - E Bullman L Church, Rocco 11 def M Moss, K Hoffman, S Roberts 10 Saturday 2/1 Social J Davis, Greg Rose, R Moss 23 d K Hoffman, Greg Rose, C Vanderwall 12 L Church, N McDonald, P Coulson 21 d Joan Rose, D Morrow, R Partridge 19 L Kennedy, W Davis 32 def Jane Rose, D Pearce 20 Championship Singles, R Walker 31 d I Osbourne 23 - M Rose 31 d J Fowler 23.

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Kyogle Bowls Results Wednesday December 30 - W Farrell, J Arnold, B Hyde d P Anderson, T Burgess, G Miller + 5, N Bodycote, N Parker, D Petherbridge

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 7, 2021

SPORT 63

BALLINA CROQUET PLAYER WINS VCA OPEN AC SINGLES BALLINA Croquet player Mike Gidding won the Victorian Croquet Association Open A C Singles Championship on Sunday 3rd of January 2021. In a marathon effort Mike defeated Greg Hill (handicap 1.5) in the final which was played over three games with cumulative time limits of 3 hours, 2.5 hours and 2 hours. The first two games were

shared. Mike won the first 22-21 and Greg the second 13-12. They then ran out of daylight to complete the final on schedule on Saturday. Both players agreed to complete the game on Sunday with Mike winning the final game 16-4. Mike lost only two games during the entire tournament, a great effort and congratulations.

Rainbow Dragons COVID response acknowledged LENNOX Head’s Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club has bounced back from the toughest COVID sports restrictions with gusto to be recognised by Sport NSW’s ‘Play By The Rules’ as an “example of great practise” for doing so. Rainbow Dragons will be a case study as part of Play by the Rules Awards initiative to recognise outstanding efforts that make community sport safer, fairer and/or more inclusive while coping with the impact of COVID-19. Rainbow Dragons’ committee had identified the

importance of maintaining club morale, camaraderie and members’ paddling fitness levels. They connected members via Zoom morning teas, coaches’ home exercise programs, social media and email and when restrictions eased small coffee sessions and Ballina JETTS boot camp. Positive results included negligible membership attrition rates and Rainbow Dragons keen to get back on the water as restrictions eased. One day alone, under limited crew numbers there were three training sessions with a total of 48 Rainbow Dragons out on

the water, at North Creek and Lake Ainsworth. Still Rainbow Dragons yearned for regattas and that inter-club camaraderie. So club coaches organised an intra-mini-regatta on North Creek that met COVID restrictions whilst having rubbery racing rules, rollicking regatta weather and some heckling over dubious starts. Meanwhile, other Rainbow Dragons have social paddled the Tweed River with clubs around the border. Such happy paddlers make for a vibrant community sports club in these crazy times.

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Pictured: Max McGillivray Photographer: Ben Cochrane / SQ OUR Northern Rivers junior surfers put on some amazing performances at the Sunshine Coast leg of the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps Series, which was held at Alexandra Headland in epic 2-3ft reeling right handers. Highlights of the day included a perfect 10.0-point ride by nine-year-old Henley Smith from Suffolk Park in the Under 10’s Girls

Division. Her ride featured a perfect execution of backhand manoeuvres in critical sections of the wave. The wave capped off an amazing final for the junior star, as she went on to be crowned champion of the Under 10 Girls Division and win the Female Pic’s Peanut Butter Star Performer Award for her efforts. Smith has been a solid contender

in recent years in both her club events in Byron Bay Boardriders and national events and this performance has stamped her claim to being one of the very best for her age in decent size surf. Surf conditions at the Alexandra Headland Bluff continued to build throughout the afternoon as the finals of the older divisions hit the surf. Young Max McGillivray

from Evans Head and Queenslander Lucas Deffenti took full advantage in the Under 12 Boys Division Final. The pair battled it out in a thrilling final which saw the lead change hands twice in the last five minutes before McGillivray emerged victorious with a heat total of 16.16 of a possible 20. “That was so much fun out there!

The waves got so good.” Said an elated McGillivray after his impressive victory. Max is starting to string together victories in events all over Australia in many varied conditions and is one to look out for as a smart competitor and has potential for a professional career in the future. Bali Dobson from Byron Bay was runner-up in the Under 8 Mixed division and Ocea Curtis from Lennox Head placed fourth in the Under 14 Girls.

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