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February 18, 2021

LISMORE City Council has elected its new mayor at the first council meeting for 2021. NSW Greens Councillor Vanessa Ekins (pictured) was elected mayor after three rounds of open voting, while deputy mayor Neil Marks retained his position after being eliminated in a draw from the barrel. Cr Ekins and Neil Marks as well as councillors Elly Bird, Darlene Cook and Nancy Casson

nominated for the role. Cr Ekins said in her speech to the Council that she was an active member of council and the local community, which would benefit her in this new role. “I have the skills, I have the time and I have the experience, I am responsible, I read the business papers, I go to the workshops and the events, I attend the meetings and I am informed so I do the work,” she said

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“We really need to focus on getting things ready for the next council that comes in September.” Ekins thanked both former acting mayor Neil Marks for his time in the role during after the shock resignation of the former mayor Issac Smith announced back in December. Cr Ekins will be the interim mayor of Lismore City Council until the postponed local government elections which are to be held on the 4th of September after being postponed last year due to the Covid pandemic. The election of Cr Ekins comes after it had two councillors and a mayor step away from their positions in the past 12 months. The mayoral position became vacant after the former mayor Isaac Smith announced his retirement effective from February 2021. Federal and state politicians have commented on the election and offered some advice to the newly appointed mayor. “We all love where we live that’s why we are here. I would ask the new Greens Mayor for Lismore to look at three things, along with local roads which are always a priority,” Page MP Kevin Hogan said.

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Mr Hogan said there was the need to provide hundreds of new homes for families in Lismore, with the stalled North Lismore Plateau housing project needing the mayor’s personal support. “To provide more jobs and to stop leakage of shopping to the Gold Coast, the Lismore Shopping Square expansion needs Council support. This will help keep Lismore as a Regional shopping hub,” Mr Hogan said. Mr Hogan also said the Council needed to come up with a solid flood mitigation plan for Lismore. “Simply planting trees upstream is not enough,” he said. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin also chimed in saying she hopes Council can “reset” and make ratepayers and businesses its main priority leading up to local government elections in September. “Locals have told me it’s been a few torrid years at Council and what we need is some calm leadership for the good of ratepayers and residents. Looking after them must again be the Council’s main priority, as it is mine,” Ms Saffin said. “I’d like to see more attention given to our CBD businesses and industry,” she said.

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February 18, 2021

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Thyme moves forward at Evans Head

Serenitas Executive Chairman and CEO Rob Nichols, and Chief Operations Officer Dean Walker with National Marketing Manager Marlene Cumming. Exclusive story by Halden Boyd A NEW developer has unveiled the first stage of its proposed Thyme Evans Head Retirement Lifestyle Village for over fifties on land beside Evans Head Memorial Airport. Seventy people gathered at the Evans Head Bowling to listen and ask questions about the proposal, which is a staged development eventually seeing 120 homesites making up the village. In a nutshell all of the sites will be leased, with the starting price for Stage One being $190 a week, increasing or decreasing annually depending on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with a two percent surcharge over the CPI. Leaseholders will have a choice of five manufactured home styles which will built by one builder, starting with an entry level home, growing to more up to more upmarket ones with additional features. The homes cost at the meeting was put at between $400,000 and $550,000. The Thyme Evans Head Estate will have a clubhouse, but will not have a nursing home like that proposed back in 2012 by the land’s first owners. The site has a chequered history, initially being sold by Richmond Valley Council to RSL Lifecare for a nursing home and retirement village, despite it being less than 90 metres away from the town’s

airport runway. Richmond Valley Council then in 2013 hit the Sydneybased RSL Lifecare with $13 million development charges. In a shock move RSL Lifecare pulled out of the development of the 120 bed care and retirement village development at Evans Head, just south of Ballina. Following this the site was acquired by the Gateway Lifestyle group for a 199 home community, its second in Evans Head. The land lease developer purchased the eight-hectare lot on Memorial Drive, Evans Head just three kilometres from its Riverside by the Gateway Lifestyle Village with 162 homes on the Woodburn-Evans Head Road. At that time the new development was controversially approved by the Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel. However the development did not get off the ground and the property next to the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome was subsequently acquired by the Serenitas land lease group proposing a staged development called Thyme Evans Head. The gated Thyme Lifestyle Resort Evans Head by Serenitas, which it says is one of Australia’s most financially secure providers of affordable lifestyle accommodation for people over 50, is commencing Stage One of the development initially involving 13 lots.

The land for the Thyme Village, close to the Evans Head Airport.

Rob Nichols Executive Chairman and CEO of Serenitas. Serentitas says leaseholders can sell their properties and the will not be entrance or exit fees, but there will be restrictions on renting them to others. The company says over 4,000 Australians have trusted the experienced and passionate Serenitas team to provide them an enviable yet affordable lifestyle in a welcoming community. Serenitas owns and operates 16 lifestyle communities throughout Australia including Thyme Lifestyle Resorts, National Lifestyle Villages, Affinity Lifestyle Resort, Latitude 25 RV Lifestyle Community, The Outlook at Albany, Vantage at Vasse, and RV Homebase on the Fraser Coast.

An artist’s impression of the style of buildings for sale to buyers. “Thyme Evans Head gives homeowners a feeling of security and freedom in a picturesque location surrounded by waterways and coastal walks. It’s why over 4,000 Australians already trust Serenitas with their most valuable asset – time,”

Rob Nichols, CEO of Serenitas said. Rob said he founded Serenitas with the vision of ensuring that every Australian would be able to retire in comfort and security in a home they love, embraced by a friendly community.

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February 18, 2021

NEWS Lismore left in ‘digital dark age’

MANDY NOLAN TO STAND FOR RICHMOND

NSW Labor has accused the Berejiklian-Barilaro Government of spending a tiny portion of funding promised for digital connectivity, leaving communities in the Electorate of Lismore in the “digital dark ages”. The NSW Government barely spent $1 million on the Regional Digital Connectivity Program last financial year, despite committing $400 million to fix mobile phone blackspots and improve wireless internet, Labor says. Budget documents show the spend was a minute proportion of the $90 million allocated for the programme in 2019-20. The deputy premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro promised the program would make regional NSW “more connected than ever” but subsequently slashed the total allocation by half to just over $200 million. A further $50 million announced for the Connecting Country Communities Fund promised to improve internet connectivity in 11 areas – seven of which are in Mr Barilaro’s Electorate of Monaro. The State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said there was a clear and present digital divide between the city and the country. “People in the electorate of Lismore often contact me about woefully low levels of mobile phone and internet coverage,” Ms Saffin said. “When I drive around the electorate, my mobile phone drops out. Even on the Tweed Valley Way, where one would think there would be reliable mobile phone reception, there is not.” “The deputy premier boasted the fund would make regional NSW mobile black spot-free and digitally connected across every corner of the state,” she said. “Yet here we are two years later and they’ve hardly spent a cent, they’ve slashed the allocated funds by half, and there are still hundreds of blackspots across NSW.”

MANDY Nolan, Comedian, Author, Journalist and fierce community activist has today been confirmed as the Greens candidate for Richmond. Richmond is a marginal seat in the Greens heartland of the Far North Coast NSW encompassing Byron Bay. Richmond encompasses the state seat of Ballina which became the Greens first regional seat in 2015 and in 2019 saw a 4.7% increase in Greens first preference votes. Mandy Nolan is a local celebrity who has lived, worked and campaigned in the region for over three decades. She has been a vocal campaigner on the housing crisis on the North Coast which has the highest rate of homelessness in NSW. “I may be a comedian, but politics is no joke. I’m putting myself forward because I want to see our politics deliver for the people, not big donors and corporations ” said Mandy Nolan the Greens Candidate for Richmond “For 30 years I’ve fought to give a voice to the voiceless in our community, now I’m going to take that fight to Canberra. “Richmond needs a local

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member who is serious about tackling the issues facing this region in a time of intense change. “We are seeing unprecedented growth, we’ve got tourism, Airbnb and big tech transforming our region. We’re seeing millions of dollars pouring into luxury homes and meanwhile, we’ve got the highest rate of homelessness in NSW. On top of that, we are already facing the impacts of climate change through serious flooding, coastal erosion and bushfires. “We need to tackle these issues head-on before it’s too late,

and it has to be driven by the interests of the community, not developers. “Australia needs leaders that represent their community, not their corporate donors. The Greens don’t take donations from corporations trying to buy influence, so by voting to put a Greens MP in Parliament, you’re sending a message to the Nationals and Labor that inaction on the climate crisis and skyrocketing economic inequality isn’t good enough.” Greens leader Adam Bandt welcomed Ms Nolan’s endorsement. “At the coming election, Richmond voters are some of the most powerful in the country,” he said. “The next federal election will be very close and by voting for Mandy Nolan, people will get a powerful local MP right in the middle of Parliament. “Mandy will fight to make the big corporations and billionaires pay their fair share of tax so that we can get rid of public school fees and put dental into Medicare. Mandy’s a long-time local who won’t take crap from anyone and will really shake things up in Canberra.”

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February 18, 2021

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UNHAPPY WITH PRINCE STREET, THEN HAVE YOUR SAY By Lesley Apps YOU’VE seen the cars backing into shopfronts. You’ve choked on petrol fumes while trying to enjoy your coffee. You’ve scampered for shade on a hot day. You’ve seen a million near misses… so here’s your chance to have your say about Grafton’s CBD revitalisation project. Clarence Valley Council are in the process of creating an “exciting plan” for the future of the Grafton’s central business district (CBD) and want you to be involved. Council’s Manager Environment, Development & Strategic Planning Adam Cameron said while

Clarence Valley Council supplied image of Prince Street, Grafton at it looks today. The council are in the process of working on a revitalisation project and are seeking public input. the plan was focused on Prince Street, it also included the wider CBD with links to the

riverfront (which is also being rejuvenated) and the entrances to Grafton itself.

“We want to hear from locals and visitors who live, conduct business and enjoy Grafton,

anyone who has ideas on how we can improve the CBD,” Mr Cameron said.

“Council’s aim is to create a place where people want to spend time, to shop, socialise and support local businesses.” He said the project also aimed to make the CBD more accessible and included a review review of parking and transport arrangements. “It will also provide greater connectivity to the Clarence River waterfront.” Everyone is encouraged to get involved and share their vision of what Grafton could be into the future and what they feel would improve their CBD experience. For further information and to share your ideas visit: www.clarence.nsw. gov.au/grafton-cbd-plan

Prince Street makeover is a two-way street OPINION Lesley Apps PRINCE Street is set to get a makeover by council but the buck doesn’t stop with them to ensure the project is successful. One of the most noticeable failings of any CBD area are empty shops. They are blight on the any retail landscape and Grafton has had its fair of them for much longer than need be. This is of course down to the landlords, who frankly do a disservice to the town they are invested in. Yep, it’s time to talk tough about these blights on the retail landscape (it’s okay I won’t name and shame them here or post photographs,

people can see them for themselves when they do their shopping in Grafton). I get it can be hard to find a retail tenant but you have to wonder why that is. Why some shops find a new tenant within weeks, while others sit there empty for years. I can point to at least half a dozen that fit that latter model and not only are they deserted, they are poorly presented windows into a town that deserves better. So here’s a suggestion about how to solve this issue. Start charging the property owner with an Eyesore Levy. Yep, that would be council policing that. Then that money goes into improvement projects for the CBD because

anything that improves the CBD will be a boon for any of the property owners in the area. I mean why should they get a free financial ride and not lift a finger themselves. If those landlords are having to pay an Eyesore Levy, perhaps that might motivate them to have another look at why they can’t find a suitable tenant. Is the rent they’re asking too high? Are their conditions unreasonable? Will a new fit out on top of the rent send a new business broke in the first six months? If it’s not the rent, maybe it’s the inspiration required to fill the space. There’s no better way to inspire potential tenants than having a well done, brightly presented pop-

up store in situ to demonstrate this. You’ll not only be helping someone with a business idea get a taste of what’s possible, you might also get a paying tenant in due course because they start to go gangbusters. And it looks waaaaaay better to a tourist than a dirty, cold empty box in the main shopping strip of a lovely heritage town. Speaking of dirty, how about some of those shop fronts get a spit and polish in the course of the CBD revitalisation project too. And if you’re a business owner. Have a look at your window displays and stock presentation and see if you can do better. Plenty are already nailing this while others not so much.

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Use this as your guide. If you’re selling something and it has dust on it, time to take stock while you stocktake. So that’s pretty much it really. The future success of Prince Street is literally a two-way street. While council have ultimately got to get the planning part right, the people who own the real estate and run businesses there, also have a responsibility to the town in which they operate. I look forward to seeing the transformation in due course. And don’t forget to go to the Clarence Valley Council website and let them know what you think too. As you may suspect, I certainly will be.

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February 18, 2021

NEWS Funding opens regional cancer treatment access By Tim Howard FUNDING that will pay for cancer patients living in the Clarence Valley and Tweed Heads region to access radiation therapy will save lives and money says Page MP Kevin Hogan. Mr Hogan revealed the Federal Government had boosted investment in the Northern NSW Local Health District so local cancer patients living in the Clarence Valley and Tweed areas can access radiation therapy services. It was part of a nationwide program to increase access to radiation therapy services for thousands of cancer patients living in rural and regional areas. “About one-third of people with cancer in Australia live outside our major cities and having better access to treatment will save lives and improve health outcomes for Australians living in regional areas,” said Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said. “This new investment of up to $5 million means cancer patients can access treatment close to home and without incurring out of pocket expenses.” “Our government continues to invest in and build capacity in Australia’s health system to deliver quality outcomes for all Australians no matter they live.” BRU where half page ad-FEB-address.pdf 1

Page MP Kevin Hogan welcomed the announcement and said this means we won’t have to travel to Coffs Harbour or Lismore for this service anymore. “We know that radiation therapy can open up options for people’s cancer treatment mix,” Mr Hogan said. “It helps patients with certain types of cancer avoid expensive and intrusive surgery, saving them thousands of dollars and avoiding long recoveries.” “Yet we also know that a key barrier to radiation therapy in Australia is not cost, nor its effectiveness. It’s lack of access.” The Federal Government has provided $45.5 million over five years to invest in the expansion of cancer treatment capacity throughout regional Australia by enhancing existing and building new health infrastructure. Funding for this initiative comes from the Government’s Health Infrastructure Program, which is building, upgrading and expanding vital health infrastructure to ensure Australia’s health system is equipped to meet current and future health needs. Making sure all Australians have the health services and latest treatments where and when they need them remains an Australian Government priority. 4/2/21 2:28 pm

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Councils attack mosquitoes NORTHERN Rivers councils and the North Coast Public Health Unit have launched a fresh campaign called Tackling Mosquitoes Together. It is a pilot behaviour change programme to reduce the disease risks and nuisance of mosquitoes in homes and local communities. Tackling Mosquitoes Together invites residents to join a free SMS program for helpful tips and reminders to protect themselves, their family and community from mosquitoes. The text messages also includes videos, images and common mozzie myth busters. The programme encourages households to take action by reducing backyard mosquito breeding habitats, and through personal protection. The most common mosquito-borne diseases in the Northern Rivers are Ross River Virus and Barmah Forrest Virus.

They are not fatal, but they can cause serious illness and have long-term health impacts. In 2020, the Northern NSW Local Health District reported 429 cases of Ross River Virus. That is the second highest number of cases on record, up from an average of 135 cases a year over the last 30 years. “The impacts of climate change and severe wet weather events are increasing the risks of mosquito- borne disease,” Ballina Shire Council’s Environmental Health Officer, Ms Kristy Bell said. “Cases of Ross River

virus disease are most commonly reported in late Summer and early Autumn, so it’s important for the community to know what they can do to reduce risk.” Tackling Mosquitoes Together has been codesigned with community, councils and other key stakeholders. Tackling Mosquitoes Together was proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Local Government NSW. “If we all do our bit in our own backyard, we can make a difference and help protect the community,” Ms Bell added.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

LOCAL POLICE BEAT

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION GRAFTON Police are seeking to identify the man depicted in footage from Skinner St, South Grafton. The man was seen on CCTV walking north along Skinner St on the 31st January 2021 at about 8.40pm kicking out at the public telephone box and shop fronts. As a result the window of the Riverside Bargain Centre was damaged. Anyone with information that may help identify the man is asked to contact Grafton Police on 6642 0222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Alternatively information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/

of duty without actual bodily harm, and two counts of resisting or hindering police officers in the execution of duty.

CYCLIST HIT BY TRUCK CRASH investigators are appealing for public assistance and dashcam vision after a cyclist was hit by a truck in the Tweed. Just after 6am on Monday 8th February 2021 emergency services were called to Tweed Valley Way at Condong following reports a white Mitsubishi table top truck and a cyclist both travelling south had collided. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was thrown from his bike. He sustained head injuries, fractures to his leg and collarbone, and other internal injuries. POLICE OFFICERS INJURED He was treated at the scene by A MAN has faced court charged after paramedics before being taken to the police officers were injured during an Gold Coast University Hospital. arrest on the Northern Tablelands. The driver, a 56-year-old man, At 8pm on Monday 8th February was uninjured. He was also taken to police were called to a property on hospital for mandatory testing. Mount Lindsay Road near Tenterfield Investigators from the Crash after reports a man had attempted to Investigation Unit attended and enter a home before being stopped by forensically examined the scene. the occupant, a 49-year-old woman. As inquiries into the circumstances Officers from New England Police surrounding the crash continue, District attended and confronted a investigators are seeking public 48-year-old man. assistance and anyone who may have While attempting to restrain him the dashcam vision from Tweed Valley man punched a male constable in the Way, near the intersection of Colonial face. Drive, to come forward. A female senior constable Anyone with information about this intervened and was also assaulted incident is urged to contact Crime before the man was arrested. Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// The man continued to struggle, nsw.crimestoppers.com.au punching and kicking officers and OC spray was deployed. VANDALISM CLOSES LIBRARY The man was taken to Tenterfield CONTINUING vandal attacks have Police Station where the man refused forced the Community Library at to leave the police vehicle and another Wollongbar Hall to shut down. violent confrontation occurred. The popular outdoor library is During the struggle the man well used by the community and has punched and kicked the officers a been a great success. Sadly, there number of times before he was able have been a number of recent issues to be subdued and removed from the affecting the library, with books caged truck. being destroyed and thrown around As a result, three officers were the area. injured with the female senior The matter came to a head recently constable suffering a bleeding nose, when vandals placed a pile of books and a shoulder injury. next to a door at the Wollongbar The man was charged with Community Hall and set fire to them. aggravated break and enter with “While we understand the concerns intention knowing person there, about the safety of the Hall, it is so assaulting police officers in execution sad because the little library has been of duty, causing actual bodily harm, so popular,” Marilyn Perkins from the assaulting a police officer in execution Wollongbar Progress Association said.

Pop up missing persons DNA clinics THE NSW Police Force launched a familial DNA collection pilot programme on the Mid North Coast recently which aimed to assist detectives with ongoing historic missing persons investigations, and it is set to move to other areas like the Northern Rivers. To facilitate the collection of familial DNA, investigators launched the pilot programme to gather DNA samples from biological relatives of missing people across Australia. The programme included the establishment of two pop-up centres at Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie to

capture samples and other data required for upload to the National Missing Persons Victim System database. Familial DNA samples will be uploaded into the Volunteer Limited Purpose Index (VOLMPU), where they will be searched against the Unidentified Bodies Index. At the same time, interviews were conducted with family members to capture further information that may assist investigators. Familial DNA samples are provided via buccal swab and are only compared against missing persons databases in Australia.

Rebels OMCG charges at Coffs DETECTIVES have charged a Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) associate after a rifle, handgun, 10 replica pistols and more than $26,000 cash were seized during a joint-agency operation in the state’s north. In January this year detectives from the NSW Police Force and Australian Federal Police (AFP) as part of the National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) received information relating to the unauthorised possession of firearms in Northern NSW. Following extensive inquiries, NAGS investigators, with assistance from Strike Force Raptor, executed a search warrant at a home at Coffs Harbour from 6am on Friday 12 February 2021. During the search, officers seized a .22 calibre rifle, a handgun, an M4 replica rifle, 10 replica pistols and $26,140 cash. All items are undergoing further examination. A 62-year-old man was arrested and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with 25 offences including possessing 11 unregistered pistols, possessing an unauthorised firearm, not keeping a pistol safely, possessing a prohibited weapon without permit, and dealing with property alleged to be from proceeds of crime. The man, who is a Rebels OMCG associate, appeared at Coffs Harbour Local Court where he was formally refused bail to reappear at the same court on Tuesday 13th April 2021. Investigations are continuing. The National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) was established in 2014 as a multi-agency law enforcement taskforce targeting organised criminal syndicates, including those involving members of outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG). Anyone with information that may assist NAGS investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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February 18, 2021

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LISMORE COUNCIL APPOINTS CARETAKER GENERAL MANAGER LISMORE City Councillors have voted to terminate the employment contract of its general manager Shelley Oldham under a no-fault clause, effective immediately. Newly elected mayor Vanessa Ekins said Michael Donnelly will take on the role of caretaker general manager until a new general manager is recruited for 12 months, allowing the new Council elected in September to appoint its own general manager. “The last 12 months have been particularly hard for Council staff and councillors due to a series of natural disasters,” Mayor Ekins said.

“Councillors decided last night that it was time to move on from the past and focus on the upcoming budget and the continuation of Councils’ transformation program so that we can better meet the needs of our community.” “Mr Donnelly has been appointed as caretaker general manager as we search for a new person to take on the role for the next 12 months. After that it will be up to the newly elected Council to recruit their own general manager.” “We decided to do it this way because it is important that whoever the new councillors are after the September elections, that they

get to decide their priorities and attributes they want in a general manager.” The meeting to also elect an interim mayor on the 9th February was the first in

more than 11 months that councillors have been able to meet in the same room and not use Zoom. “While the decision to terminate the employment of Mrs Oldham may surprise some in the community, I want to assure everyone that the Council will continue to pick up rubbish bins, fix our roads and mow our parks,” Cr Ekins said. “I would also like to acknowledge Mrs Oldham’s hard work and commitment to Council since she was appointed in October 2018.” Mr Donnelly said he was excited to take up the caretaker role.

“I know this area well as I grew up here and I am looking forward to this role. I have been privileged to work in very senior management position around the world and look forward to bringing that experience to Lismore City Council,” he said. Mr Donnelly is a qualified engineer and holds a Masters of Law degree. He has previously been the chief executive of a stateowned trading corporation which had a 3000-strong workforce and revenues of $500 million, as well as the regional director of NSW Public Works for the North Coast of NSW.

Women in local government forum

Free parking to stay at Lismore Base Hospital FREE parking in the Lismore Base Hospital precinct on Hunter and Dalziel Streets in the city has been re-introduced and parking restrictions waived in Weaver Street, Laurel Avenue and Mckenzie Street only to enable all-day parking. Lismore Mayor Vanessa Ekins said councillors voted to ease parking restrictions again in recognition of the critical and selfless role our local health care professionals in caring for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We first eased parking restrictions in April 2020 due to COVID-19 and at this week’s meeting we decided to ease them again until October 2021 to allow the new council, which will be elected in September, to develop a parking strategy around the hospital,” she said “All of our health care workers are doing their upmost to ensure our community gets the best care and service possible. In turn, we must remember to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve.”

Paving the way: Kyogle Shire Mayor Danielle Mulholland, Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry and newly elected Lismore Mayor Vanessa Ekins. HERE in the Northern Rivers region we have strong representation by females in local politics, with women currently serving as mayor on the Tweed, Kyogle, Coffs Harbour and now Lismore Councils. In a bid to encourage more women to run for council, a Women in Local Government Forum will be held in Lismore on Saturday, 6th March. The forum will run from 9.30am to midday at Lismore City Hall and doors will open at 9am and will be delivered by Australian Women in Local Government Association president Cassandra Coleman. She will cover a range of topics including:

• Gender equity in government; • Women leadership; • Local government in NSW; • Councillor responsibilities; and • How to run for Council / campaigning. There will also be a discussion panel involving past female councillors. Local government elections for all NSW councils will be held on 4th September this year. The forum is open to all North Coast women. For further information or to register your attendance For more information please go to https:// yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/ or ring 1300 878 387.

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February 18, 2021

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$9M CASINO MEMORIAL POOL UPGRADE RICHMOND Valley Council has released details of the multi million dollar upgrade of the Casino Memorial Swimming Pool through a digital flyover video of the final concept. The Council says the project to upgrade the pool built in the 1950s is an important priority for the community which will deliver a high-quality, year-round pool facility to serve the needs of current and future generations. The Council’s design consultant has recently produced a digital render of

how the project will look once completed. With $5.15 million already committed to the project by the Australian Government ($3.2 million) and Council ($1.95 million), it’s hoped work on the first stage of the upgrade will commence by the end of May. The total cost of the project is $9 million, and the Council is also investigating options for funding the remainder of the project. The video flyover can be accessed online at https:// youtu.be/Sd9Gd0F-CtA

More restrictions for illegal campers

Council Ranger Emily on patrol by a new ‘no parking’ sign at Point Danger TWEED Shire Council have extended their move to stamp out illegal camping in the region adding several Tweed Heads streets to a program they began on the Tweed Coast late last year. A number of new “no parking” signs were erected at key Tweed Heads sites in the past weeks following a rise in complaints from local residents. Parking is now prohibited between 11pm and 5am, seven days a week at the new locations which include the intersection of Tweed Terrace and Boundary Street, Point Danger; the unnamed road between Hill Street and Eden Street; Boundary Street and the carpark next to Twin Towns, Bay Street outside Seascape Apartments and carpark opposite Chris Cunningham Park. The new locations join a range of other streets and parks in Wooyung, Cabarita Beach, Chinderah, Fingal Head, Hastings Point, Kingscliff, Pottsville and Tweed Heads where signs were erected late

last year in the lead up to the holiday season. The restrictions specifically target beachside and river locations, assisting in preventing public health, amenity and environmental issues often caused by illegal campers and drivers sleeping in vehicles overnight. Rangers patrol these areas and on-the-spot fines will be issued to anyone found parking in a restricted zone. Tweed Mayor Cr Chris Cherry said the new restrictions were introduced in response to rising community concerns and were designed to have minimal impact on local residents. “Council has received a steep rise in complaints from residents concerned about the number of overnight campers and lack of available parking around Point Danger, Duranbah Beach, Twin Towns and Jack Evans Boat Harbour,” she said. “We have two issues here - we have homelessness, which is a genuine concern in our Shire and we need State Government help to urgently

Parking restrictions have been introduced at a number of Tweed Heads sites. address this, and we have travellers who don’t feel like paying for their stay. It is the second group we are targeting with these changes. “Residents are concerned about significant public amenity, health and environmental issues that may arise from so many people sleeping overnight in their vehicles. “These new parking restrictions are in direct response to those concerns and will be closely monitored by our rangers with on-the-spot fines issued. “There will continue to be ample parking provided on public roads around Tweed Heads for those seeking access to popular beach and lookout locations between 11pm and 5am, and we are confident these restrictions will not adversely impact local residents or businesses.” Cr Cherry said the problem of illegal camping was not isolated to the Tweed. “Both our neighbouring

New signs to prohibit overnight parking have been installed following complaints from residents councils in the Gold Coast and Byron Shire are experiencing similar problems with illegal campers and have also been forced to introduce measures to restrict overnight parking on public streets,” she said. “There has been a noticeable improvement in the situation along our beaches since restrictions were put in place last October and Council will continue to consult with specific groups, such as fishing

clubs and homelessness outreach programs, to minimise any impact to the community.” To assist the public, Council has developed an interactive map that outlines the areas impacted by the changes which can be viewed by visiting www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ parking For further information, contact Council on 02 6670 2400.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

EVENT SUPPORT SCHEME AVAILABLE RICHMOND Valley Council’s Event Funding Scheme is now open to enable organisers an opportunity to start planning their COVIDsafe events. Funding is available for events to be held between the 1st July 2021 and the 30th June 2022. The scheme aims to fund meaningful, creative and highquality events for the community and visitors. Both cash and in-kind support are offered to organisers of existing and emerging events. Funding is prioritised for events and festivals which celebrate the Richmond Valley’s unique culture and identity, to assist in building diverse and economically-strong communities which are attractive to visitors, that they are engaging, surprising and entertaining. Richmond Valley

Council has a rich history of supporting sporting, arts, cultural, community and special interest events. Some of the previous recipients of this funding have been the Evans Head Malibu Classic, Casino Truck Show, Evans Head Great Eastern Fly-In, Woodburn Riverside Festival, and the Northern Rivers Auto Spectacular, to name a few. Applications are open until 4pm, Friday 19 March. For more information and to lodge an application go to www. richmondvalley.nsw. gov.au

It is recommended that applicants contact the Richmond Valley Council Events team on 6660 0300 or email council@ richmondvalley.nsw. gov.au to discuss their application prior to submission. There is a link to application forms: https://form.jotform. com/201100741415033 A copy of the guidelines can be found here: https:// richmondvalley.nsw. gov.au/communityservices/events-in-thevalley/seeking-supportfor-your-event/ Applications close 5pm on Friday 19th March.

Seniors inject $7.2 Million into covid-hit Tweed economy WITH the number of successful applications set to equal last year’s 14,371, the NSW Nationals $250 Seniors Travel cards will have injected more than $7 million into the Tweed at a time when small businesses need it most, according to Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest (pictured) “Last year 14,371 Tweed seniors were issued with the $250 prepaid Visa cards, so far in 2021, we have received 5342 Tweed applications,” Mr Provest said. “The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a NSW Government initiative that recognises the older Australians in regional areas like the Tweed don’t benefit from the subsidised mass transit that Sydneysiders and people in Brisbane enjoy.” “This is NSW Nationals election

commitment made for regional NSW people. It is not available to seniors on the Gold Coast or in any other State, Territory or capital city. “It is mostly spent on taxi fares and at servos for fuel, but all Tweed small businesses benefit when thousands of local seniors have a little more disposable income.” Eligible seniors have until 30 November 2021 to apply through Service

NSW. Seniors must be an age pensioner with a valid Pensioner Concession Card or hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Applications for the card are made online at www.service.nsw.gov.au, by calling 13 77 88 or by visiting a Service NSW Service Centre.

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February 18, 2021

NEWS

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Creeks clogged Reported in Feb 4th NRT, “A new flood warning system for Southern Tweed villages” but councils, NSW government and opposition are actually ignoring the very practical solution to the floods and that is the absolutely clogged waterways! Their answer is developing an automated flash flood warning system; flood forecasting system will use cloudbased technology, which combines local rain and stream gauge data, and Bureau of Meteorology forecasts, to predict flooding – with funding under the Natural Disaster Resilience program, supported by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. One only has to look at the creeks at Mooball, Burringbar, Crabbes Creek – Tweed and neighbour Byron Shire but as the eye will see, creeks are clogged with very thick high reeds, debris, silted, and at Crabbes Creek – well that’s a doosy there! Totally clogged with

massive lantana, massive thick weeds, what I think is a mulberry tree; one section can be seen with some water just east of the school. Look from Tweed Valley Way to see all the very very healthy huge lantana, weeds, reeds, trees but no vital creek. Jillian Spring Billinudgel

Covid clampdown When will these clowns learn that hotel quarantine is a recipe for disaster and that only Howard Springs and its equivalent are the only places to quarantine returned travelers? The prime minister must take control of this pandemic, there are too many chiefs not enough Indians. State leaders must stand aside. Quarantine is a federal matter and Scott Morrison must take charge and order everyone who comes back into Howard Springs and also vaccinate them when they come here –they are the ones spreading this disease. It’s not rocket science – one quarantine centre run by professionals, not Uber drivers and Joe Blow off the street with two hours training. Alan Mosley Yamba

Trump toppled Since the inglorious downfall of that traitor Trump, the outrage and crackpot conspiracy theories belching from headline Sky News presenters, (we all know who those right-wing

clowns are), has become hysterical; they’re even having psychotic episodes on camera. The rightist propaganda is now so bizarre that the regulatory authority should consider banning children from viewing, unless under parental supervision; and even then, only allow short periods to also protect the parents from permanent psychological damage. It comes with great pleasure to know ex-prime-minister Kevin Rudd has recently forced Sky presenter Peta Credlin - who maliciously defamed him over his on-line petition calling for a Royal Commission into ever-increasing rightwing misinformation being peddled by the Murdoch empire – into a grovelling on-air apology. Another Sky News right-wing ideolog constantly venting salacious misinformation, browbeating and verballing interviewees and defending lawsuits, (Allan Jones), has also been forced into a humiliating retraction for making false claims regarding popular Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews gold-star handling of the COVID outbreak. A similar business model now seems to exist between the Murdoch owned Sky News in Australia and Fox News in America, where certain

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Seniors day trip Buy a NSW train country excursion trip from Lismore to Tweed heads. I took the 9.07am bus from Lismore transit centre which arrived in Tweed Heads at 11.40am and got out alongside

the former Myer store site. My return trip left about 3.13pm from bus stop outside Tweed mall mall got back to Lismore at 6pm. It cost me $2.50 each way. So stop driving yourself, be chauffeured, sit up high looking over the tops of SUVs and vans and enjoy the expansive views. Test your memory of the old days along the Pacific Highway etc. The route goes out to Bexhill, then Eltham, then onto Bangalow down the main street, past Heritage house tea rooms and back to bus stop in middle of town. Then on via Hayters Hill/St Helena to Byron Bay and stop at the railway station — then on via Ewingsdale

road to M1 heading north then off to Mullumbimby (remember the Uncle Toms pie shop at intersection). Into Mullubimby to stop then on to Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, into Billinudgel and onto Tweed Valley Way through Moobal, Burringbar and over that range (yes, gum tree territory now), into Murwillumbah and along the river past Melaleuca Station onto M1 again then down through Chinderah and into Tweed Heads. The return trip is same route but by sitting on the same side of the bus each way you get different views. The train country excursion bus hits Ewingsdale road about 4.50pm and the traffic coming from Byron out will remind people of Parramatta road or Pennant Hills road in Sydney peak hours of the 1980s. How an ambulance can get from Byron to the new hospital site in under 20 minutes at that time is anybody’s guess and a tribute to great planning by many committees – a committee of one can get a lot done! I spent my time at Tweed Heads walking Coolangatta to Kirra but did not have a Queensland QR code enjoyed the sunshine - if you go on a rainy day the Twin Towns may be the spot for lunch and a few beverages, as you are not driving. Go on, have a day out. David Hudson Lismore

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February 18, 2021

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New QR codes make testing even easier

Staff at The Tweed Hospital testing clinic roll out the new personalised QR code registration system. COVID-19 testing clinics in Northern NSW hospitals are paving the way for faster registration of test results, thanks to a new process involving personalised QR codes. During February, all four hospital testing clinics in Northern NSW Local Health District will roll out the new Quick Response (QR) code registration process, meaning people will be able to quickly register to receive their test result with a simple scan on a smartphone. The new method will see patients given a personalised QR code printout, which once scanned will automatically set up their SMS result registration using the details already entered into the testing clinic’s computer system. “Using this new process, we’re reducing both the time taken for a patient to register for the SMS result notification, and the possibility of data being incorrect or

mismatched,” Wayne Jones, chief executive Northern NSW Local Health District, said. “It’s now a one-step scan, rather than having to enter multiple pieces of personal information over a series of text messages. “For our community members who may speak another language, it will help reduce barriers for them to register to receive their results via SMS. “If patients need help to register, our clinic staff are right there and can walk them through the process.” A project team involving NSW Health Pathology, eHealth and Clinical Information System teams from Northern NSW Local Health District has been working for several months to develop the localised technology and systems to support the improved registration method. Patients who have used the new QR code system at Lismore Base

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February 18, 2021

NEWS

Casino parks closed as bats take roost

GRASS IS GALLOPING FOR ROAD CREWS RESIDENTS in Northern NSW may be grumbling about how often they have to dig out the lawn mower these days but they’re being urged to spare a thought for the crews making journeys safer by tackling roadside growth. Transport for NSW Director North Region Anna Zycki said the recent welcome rain has meant workers have to mow around 1100 kilometres of roadside to keep vegetation alongside the network in northeastern NSW in check. “Vegetation removal teams are usually made up of eight people who get through about 20 kilometres per day, as long as it’s not raining and they’re not called out to attend other issues,” Ms Zycki said. “The safety of all road users is our top priority, so emergency work like clearing fallen trees or branches from the roadway means grass mowing may have to be put off until that’s complete. “But the public should be assured that Transport for NSW takes vegetation removal seriously and is

making every effort to keep it under control for the safety of all road users.” Ms Zycki said after a long period of drought and last year’s bushfires, the recent wet weather has seen vegetation growth at nearly double the rate of a normal year. “This means motorists are even more likely to see crews trimming trees and cutting back overgrowth, so we’re taking the opportunity to remind drivers to slow down while passing our workers,” Ms Zycki said. “We currently have two full teams working on the Pacific Motorway north of Port Macquarie. “Our crews carry out important work to ensure road users complete their journeys safely and get home to their loved ones, so they deserve to do the same.” Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks road users for their patience while this essential work is carried out.

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CASINO’s flying fox “maternity camp” along the Richmond River has resulted in a few nearby parks being closed, with Richmond Valley Council urging residents and visitors to stay clear of the colony if possible. While it is not unusual to witness the influx of little reds joining the grey-headed and black fruit bats to the area, it is the first time in quite a few years they have set up camp in and around the Irving Bridge. Their occupation of the trees in this area has meant Webb and Memorial parks are closed to the public, as well as the eastern end of Coronation Park. Signs have been erected, and residents and visitors are asked to obey these closures as fallen branches are a regular occurrence. Residents in the affected areas should also be aware of these risks and if they need advice they can contact Council. Richmond Valley Council General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said Council continued to work on the establishment of an alternative roosting site on the south-eastern side of the river, near Queen Elizabeth Park, to migrate the camp away from areas of concern. Mr Macdonald said the plantings were a core part of Council’s Flyingfox Camp Management Policy, which was developed by consulting ecologists and introduced in 2015 following approval by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. He said the project involved the planting of new roost habitat on the southern side of the river, combined with the removal of problem vegetation on the northern side, to create a buffer between the current flying-fox camp and nearby residences, businesses, and the Casino Public School. He said the aim of the policy was

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to reduce the conflict between people and flying-fox colonies by supporting long-term solutions which improved and restored flying-fox habitat. “I appreciate those living near the flying-fox camp could be finding the noise, smell and droppings from the roosts quite difficult right now,” Mr Macdonald said. “Council has been working on mitigation measures, such as tree plantings, to reduce the likelihood of the flying foxes returning to backyards since 2008, and while the trees are yet to reach full growth they are having an effect with some flying foxes spotted utilising them for roosting.” “Other measures have included reducing foliage in trees and minimising areas for the flying foxes to roost, as well as establishing new habitat on the opposite side of river.” “It is important to remember the little reds are highly nomadic and most of them will move on again before too long.” “When they do move on, Council will clean up the affected parks so our community can get back to enjoying them.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

TRIBUTE TO BRUCE GREEN by Chris Galaptus MP LAST Friday I attended the funeral of a great mate of mine and a great friend to everyone in the Lower Clarence, and in fact a great mate to nearly everyone in regional New South Wales and Queensland. Bruce Green was farewelled at the Maclean Showground with over 2,000 people attending. Bruce was a cowboy and the most passionate country man I have ever met. The service was a very unique and moving tribute to a rough diamond who had a heart of gold. It was a farewell that John Wayne would have been proud of. The arena of the showground that Bruce loved so dearly was adorned with timber stockyards, an old timber humpy and a rodeo chute with a yard attached. Forty horsemen and horsewomen sat astride their horses holding Australian flags throughout the service. His coffin had horses and cowboys painted over it and his saddle and hat lay on top. Bruce was never one to mince words. He called a spade a shovel and if you deleted the expletives from his conversation you would struggle to understand exactly what he said. And his service expressed the way he lived his life—warts and all. But he touched so many people with his generosity and passion that there was not a dry eye in

the showground when they loaded his coffin onto a dray, which was pulled by a draught horse around the showground with the cavalcade of horsemen and horsewomen riding behind with their flags flying in the breeze and the theme from The Man from Snowy River booming from the showground loudspeakers. It is something I will never forget and Bruce is someone I will never forget. I first got to know Bruce just over 20 years ago when I was mayor of the Maclean shire and Bruce was a member of the sports council, forever lobbying for more money for the showground. It is something I will never forget and Bruce is someone I will never forget. I first got to know Bruce just over 20 years ago when I was mayor of Maclean shire and Bruce was a member of the sports council, forever lobbying for more money for the showground, always pushing for more upgrades, more projects, more ways to get people excited so we could pack the showground. Whilst he was passionate about the showground, he was also a fierce advocate for any sporting body or any organisation that was struggling and needed assistance. He always fought for the underdog and that is why we loved him. Bruce was passionate about his country lifestyle. He loved the agricultural shows, the local showground and farming, but most of

all he loved the rodeos. Bruce was president of the Lawrence Rodeo Committee from about 1982. The committee held a twilight rodeo in Maclean every New Year’s Day. It was a massive event with big name professional riders always in the line-up, the best bulls and horses, and enormous screens to give the huge crowds a close-up view of the action. There was food and drinks for adults and kids. It was just a magnificent country event and it was all organised by Bruce. Bruce used all his persuasive means to attract riders, get the stock to the showground, deal with council and insurers, get the support of community organisations to help run the event

and pack in the crowd. He would talk, cajole, swear and twist arms until he got what he wanted. And the rodeo was always a resounding success. But it did not just end with the rodeo, because Bruce rewarded all those who helped on the night and those organisations in need, and he would distribute the profits from the rodeo to the community organisations at a barbecue that he again organised. Through the rodeo committee Bruce distributed nearly $1 million to community organisations in the Clarence Valley. Bruce showed us how to look after ourselves, and he led by example. He did exactly the same with the Maclean Show. He always wanted to bring something new, big and innovative to the local show. After a visit to the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Bruce brought The Man from Snowy River to the Maclean Show. He and a bunch of riders rode down the steep embankment at the Maclean Showground, cracking whips in an astonishing display of horsemanship. This was Bruce at his best—a horseman, a showman, a legend. So it was with disbelief that I heard that Bruce was critically injured by a charging bull at a rodeo in Tamworth only a few weeks ago. Like everyone else, I thought he was indestructible. The man is gone but the legend lives on. My sincere condolences to his family. We will sorely miss him. So long, Bruce.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

MEET THE SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Contratulations to all the SCHOOL LEADERS FOR 2021

MEET THE CAPTAINS

Ballina Public School is proud to introduce our four school leaders for 2021 Grace, Nate, Emily and Patrick were elected by students and staﬀ at the end of 2020. Ballina Public School provides aspiring Student Leaders with a supportive learning environment that develops leadership skills through character-based learning opportunities. Our school leaders are responsible, fair minded, positive and caring representatives of the student body. They actively demonstrate, promote and encourage involvement in creating a positive whole school community. They lead our Student Representative Council (SRC) weekly meetings, our school assemblies and represent our school at various events throughout the year. They initiate and coordinate school events and encourage participation across the school. They demonstrate pride in self, school and community. We are very proud of our school leaders and look forward to watching them develop a strong and active SRC in 2021.

XAVIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE is proud to announce the College captains for the 2021 school year. Captains Ella Bayly and Charlie Murray, along with vice captains Sophie Ferns and David OssesSantander, are keen to foster leadership in all members of the College community. The captains see respect as the main factor in their ability to work well together. As friends and leaders they share similar aspirations and feel that being able to listen and communicate with all ages helps to create links between all members of the College community. They hope to make a lasting impact on the College community by encouraging students to take greater responsibility for aspects of College life by increasing student initiative and involvement in such areas as caring for the environment and working towards mental health awareness.

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Danielle Bindley (Kadina Captain)

Odessa Smith (RRH Captain)

As the Vice Captain at Kadina High Campus, I hope to be the friend and leader that my fellow student need. I am striving for a be�er school community for 2021.

I look at the role of being school captain as an opportunity to serve my school as I try to show and lead others by example. My goal as school captain at Kadina High Campus is to be someone who is approachable so people can come and share their concerns or thoughts about improving the school.

Ma�hew Gregory (Vice Captain)

Benjamin Crosthwaite (Kadina Captain)

Taking the posi�on of Vice Captain provides me with the opportunity to lead, represent and collaborate with my fellow Captains and the SRC to make the school a proud and prosperous place where learning, friendship and team work can be achieved. It is my privilege to act as a role model and the voice for my school to lead the campus into 2021.

The leadership team is very active in the school community and are dedicated to actualising the values that underpin the College. Captain My name is Julian Thompson and Ella Bayly said that she hopes to be able to give back to the community I am the Lismore High Campus she has been part of since she ﬁrst began in Year 7. Vice-Captain Captain As a captain Richmond SophieatFerns said that it was her approachability that she hoped to for 2021. I’m excited to be Captain as I believe it is a school River utilise High Campus, I aspire to in working towards a cohesive community. leaders’ role to inspire and be be a role model for younger Both David and Charlie felt that their leadership skills would enable them This year I will be a role model. students and my peers. I want trying my best to build capacity to encourage students to and encourage other students strive for greater engagement as well as staﬀ to unite together and learning in 2021. across the Rivers Secondary Julian Thompson College to widen opportuni�es for all. (LHC Captain)

I see my role as school captain at Richmond River High Campus is to con�nually strive to be�er myself and others around me, and act as a role model for all students. My goal for Richmond River High Campus for 2021 is to maintain a safe place for students to learn and socialise for wellbeing.

Jaimee Lee (Kadina Vice Captain)

Ayla Mae McHardy (RRH Vice Captain) Being elected the ViceCaptain at Richmond River High Campus in 2021 has bought on a role of responsibility for me and is pushing me to be�er myself for the school. Over the next year I will encourage community engagement and con�nue to create a coopera�ve environment to aim for an enjoyable experience as we progress through our educa�on.

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Kalkin Coleman (RRH Captain)

I am Sophie Halliday and I am excited to introduce myself as captain of Lismore High Campus. I have the privilege of leading the school in 2021, and I wish to strengthen community and communica�on with the help of our incredible leadership team. Sophie Halliday (LHC Captain)

I feel beyond privileged to be to be elected as Vice-Captain for 2021. My sole inten�ons for this year are to provide kindness and support for all students and guide them to greatness within their educa�on. Harrison Ackrell (LHC Vice Captain)

I was lucky enough to be elected as Vice-Captain of Lismore High Campus for 2021. My goal throughout 2021 is to help students of our great campus achieve their full poten�al to learn. I am privileged to work with a great team of leaders and suppor�ve staﬀ members across The Rivers Secondary College.

As the Vice-Captain of Lismore High Campus my goal is to encourage all students to par�cipate and work well together as we all have a common goal to represent our College in the best possible way. Tama� Ngatai (RRH Vice Captain)

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February 18, 2021

MEET THE SCHOOL CAPTAINS

2021 SCHOOL CAPTAINS ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, WOODLAWN Offering a supportive learning environment with the help of their Student Leaders For Daniel Westerman, being College Captain of St John’s College, Woodlawn is a great opportunity to help the younger students achieve a positive experience at high school, particularly new Year 7 students. Daniel along with Tiana Riley, Lily Fisher and Lachlan Watts are the Captains and Vice-Captains of St John’s College, along with Ministry Captain Luke Rowling and SRC President Innes McLaren, and for them, it is an opportunity to be a voice for the students as well as representatives of the College. “As College Captains we have a huge role in developing positive relationships amongst students, and certainly help them connect with the School,” said Tiana. Lachlan agrees, explaining that they have a responsibility

and an opportunity to build rapport with other students. Mr Aaron Beach, the Principal of St John’s College, said that the traditions of the past have a real significance in Woodlawn’s history and that it is the link with these traditions that makes St John’s different from other school communities. “In respecting our College motto, Tenete Traditiones, we aim to also find new ways to improve our College by giving each student a voice to be heard, feel encouraged, accepted and respected” said Mr Beach. “Each student is a unique learner, and has different learning needs and at Woodlawn, each person is encouraged and supported to reach their potential, academically, spiritually, emotionally and socially,” said Mr Beach. “We have programs for students

with additional learning needs, including literacy and numeracy workshops and programmes for high potential learners.” Woodlawn provides excellent sporting and cultural facilities with secure playground, courts, swimming pool and sporting fields. The College offers a customised Drama Theatre and Dance Studio in the Pidcock Centre for Performing Arts. “With the support of highly motivated and experienced teaching staff, our students are able to learn, grow and develop into compassionate, confident and independent young women and men,” said Mr Beach. St John’s College, Woodlawn has limited vacancies in select year levels for 2021. Contact the College on 6626 2600 for further details.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

EDUCATION

Richmond Valley Council helps students launch careers TEN Richmond Valley high school students have this week commenced a two-year school-based traineeship with Richmond Valley Council, delivering them a vital kickstart to their young careers. The 10 trainees will be undertaking Certificate II courses in a wide range of skill sets relevant to local government, which include civil construction, sport and recreation, business, and horticulture. They are part of Richmond Valley Council’s awardwinning Youth Employment Strategy (YES) which has provided valuable training opportunities to 90 trainees, apprentices, and scholars since its inception in 2014. The new 2021 intake brings that number to 100.

Richmond Valley Council general manager Vaughan Macdonald said Council had led the way in consistently providing training and employment opportunities for young people, year in, year out.

“In regional areas like the Northern Rivers, quality career opportunities for young people are often in short supply, and youth unemployment is a significant issue,” Mr Macdonald said. “Council sees itself as

a leader in the Richmond Valley community and as a major employer in our local government area, we know we can make a difference.” “That’s why we launched the YES program in 2014, and why our commitment to it

remains strong.” “Our staff often go the extra mile to provide guidance and training to our schoolbased trainees, beyond their day-to-day responsibilities, and our dedicated People & Culture team is always there to provide support.” “We are community focused, we take responsibility, and we lead the way, because we know that providing these opportunities feeds back huge benefits and positivity into our community.” Five new trainees in the 2021 intake are recipients of the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant, after Council successfully secured funding through the program to support young Aboriginal people in the Richmond Valley with training opportunities.

POST GRADS MASTER THEIR NEXT MOVE

AFTER years of working as a first responder on the ski fields of Canada, Beau Halligan decided to move to Lismore in the Northern Rivers to pursue studying Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University. Now he is one of hundreds of postgraduate students who will graduate from Southern Cross in March, joining a growing number of alumni who are building their professional futures in the regions. Even before wrapping up his Master of Osteopathic Medicine studies, Beau has secured fulltime work in Coffs Harbour at Coffs Coast Osteopathy which he will begin this month when he moves to Bellingen closer to family. “I wanted to have a skill that I could use to really help people, and I’ve always been drawn to the medical field,” Beau said. “After spending time on Vancouver Island as a medic on the ski fields I was ready for a new chapter in life. A friend who was studying osteopathy recommended it and so I moved to Lismore to pursue the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences followed by the Master’s degree to become an Osteopath through Southern Cross University.” “I really enjoyed transitioning from the academic aspects in class to the hands-on clinical practice both on placements in the

Northern Rivers community and at Southern Cross University Health Clinic on campus, and we’ve had such good clinic supervisors - local practitioners who’ve trained us in clinic.” Beau and his wife Kiva have lived in Lismore, Suffolk Park and Brunswick Head during their study, running their own coffee business at the burgeoning festival scene and at markets and events, enjoying the Northern Rivers lifestyle alongside their studies. “I had a really great experience at Southern Cross University, and even with the interesting challenges of Covid, the University was able to adapt and I managed to complete my final year of study in full time mode. I’m stoked to be done and starting work as a full time osteopath.” The Northern Rivers had an estimated population of more than 300,000 people in 2019 according to data from Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers/ Remplan. Healthcare and Social Assistance remains the biggest employer by numbers in the region, with the construction sector contributing the highest dollar value to the economic output of the area. The data also shows that the biggest occupational cohort is professionals who hold a degree or advanced diploma, a category that grew 8 per cent

Making a good move after study at Southern Cross University is Beau Halligan. between the 2011 and 2016 censuses. Osteopathy is just one of the professional sectors where Southern Cross graduates are finding a buoyant local job market. “The Northern Rivers is one of only three regions where you can study osteopathy in Australia,” said Lismore-based Bimbi Gray, a practising osteopath and coordinator of the osteopathy program at Southern Cross. “There is also a lot of awareness about the benefits of osteopathy in the community – the vast majority of students have jobs lined up before they graduate.” “We’re taking our services

to Bourke and Brewarrina this year with a senior student clinic because as a discipline we have much to offer in other regional areas where it’s difficult to access healthcare services.” Southern Cross graduates in other health disciplines are likewise keen to consolidate their training with a career in the regions. Pottsville mother-of-five Amy Ella will shortly be graduating with her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Southern Cross University. Her passion for helping people was the motivation to pursue further study and become an accredited

exercise physiologist, when her youngest child started pre-school. “I want to help people who are living with chronic conditions, to help alleviate their pain. About one in three people are living in pain, so there’s a huge need in the community for treatments that can assist,” Amy said, who has now secured full-time work as an exercise physiologist at Club Active Tweed Heads. “Southern Cross University Gold Coast has amazing fresh new facilities such as the new Move Room, and it’s given me plenty of opportunities to be very hands-on in the labs and in the clinic on campus treating clients, where I’ve learned a lot.” Southern Cross University is a leading regional University on Australia’s east coast with main campuses at Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast. The university offers specialist professional qualifications in fields such as health, engineering, project management, education, business and law. Southern Cross graduates enjoy some of Australia’s highest employment rates and rank in the top seven universities in the country for postgraduate salaries across all disciplines in the Good Universities Guide 2021. Postgraduate scholarships are available to domestic and international students for a range of courses.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

Crown reserves share in $1.5m funding bonanza THE State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has congratulated land managers across the Electorate on sharing in more than $1.5 million worth of NSW Government funding under the 2020-21 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund Program (CRIFP). Ms Saffin said land managers showed great dedication and commitment to their local communities and this much-needed funding would help with repairs and maintenance projects, pest and weed control, new recreational infrastructure or environmental initiatives. “In 2020-21, a period dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government allocated an additional $40 million in stimulus funding, resulting in a record $51.7 million supporting a total of 705 projects statewide,” Ms Saffin said. “I know that local communities which are recovering from drought, bushfires and COVID impacts, really appreciate the economic

benefits that flow from the CRIFP and the opportunity to replenish their Crown reserves.” Successful 2020-21 projects include: • Bonalbo Showground, refurbishment of the stumps and flooring to the Luncheon Pavilion and an upgrade of horse yard fencing, $92,328. • Collins Creek Public Hall, purchase and install rooftop solar system, $5445. • Collins Creek Public Hall, construction of accessible amenities, repurposing of amenity facilities and window upgrades, $50,224. • Kyogle Recreation Area (Kyogle Council), control of weeds in reserve, $13,200. • Wiangaree Reserve (Kyogle Council), upgrades to the access, deck, yards and painting of the hall on the reserve, $92,000. • Kyogle Showground, repair of drainage system, $35,000. • Liston Children’s Playground Reserve, playground upgrade, including an additional shade sail and fence replacement, $13,012.

From left, Murwillumbah Showground Land Manager Allan Brown, Lismore MP Janelle Saffin, and Alan Searle MLC the Shadow Minister for the North Coast. • Mallanganee Campdraft Incorporated, replacement of cattle yards at the grounds, $37,794. • Mallanganee Campdraft Incorporated, construction of a new road and entry to the yards, $15,437. • Mount Burrell Community Centre, construction of accessible amenities, $37,519. • Murwillumbah Showground, replacement of toilet block, $390,094.

• Tabulam Public Hall, construction of an outdoor barbecue entertainment area, improvement to building access, repairs to kitchen and purchase of equipment, and flooring repairs, $54,869. • Tenterfield Common, control of weeds, $15,000. • Tuntable Creek Public Hall, upgrade of kitchen facilities, repair to exterior seating, upgrade of access and painting to the exterior of the hall, $15,911.

• Tyalgum Recreation and Flora Reserve, installation of guttering downpipes and water tanks, and upgrade of fencing on the reserve, $69,195. •Tuntable (R83461) Reserve, demolition of the canteen and construction of a new canteen at the reserve, $39,216. • Woodenbong Showground, replacement of power lines and upgrade of the meter box, $89,997. • Woodenbong Showground, upgrade and restumping of the pavilion and grandstand; upgrades to barbecue area, windows, security rollers, fencing, announcer’s box, gatehouse, pavilion and undercover area, and showjumping equipment, $406,341. • Woodenbong Common, upgrade of fence, tree lopping and purchase of metal panels, $15,677. • Woodenbong Public Hall, upgrade of food preparation facilities, $29,150. Electorate of Lismore total: $1,517,409.

DRIVE TO SAVE LIVES IN SCHOOL ZONES

Kyogle residents urged to communicate

BALLINA Shire Council is asking motorists to slow down and park legally in school zones as the school year starts. “Slowing down will help to reduce the incidence of children being killed or injured by motor vehicles,” Council’s road safety officer, Ms Helen Carpenter said. “Children are frequently hit by motor vehicles because they are smaller and less visible than adults and they can behave unpredictably in the road environment.” Ms Carpenter reminded motorists that 40km per hour school zones protect children on their way to and from school. “Statistics show that if a car hits a pedestrian at 64km/h there is an 85% chance the pedestrian will die. This rate drops to 45% at 45km/h and the chance of death is reduced to five percent at 32km/h.” School zones operate when the highest number of children are moving from 8am to 9.30am, and

RESIDENTS living in the Kyogle Local Government Area interested in trialing alternative voice delivery services are encouraged to register to take part in a Federal Government programme to improve communication services to rural and remote Australia. The trials aim to identify new ways to deliver voice services and assess their effectiveness and functionality. They were announced as part of the Government’s response to the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee’s final report. The Alternative Voice Services Trials (AVST) Programme will provide grants to organisations to trial alternative ways to deliver voice services in rural and remote areas of Australia, within NBN Co’s fixed wireless and satellite footprints. This includes those serviced by Telstra’s high capacity radio concentrator (HCRC) networks.

2.30pm to 4pm during school terms. Behaviours such as double parking, illegal U-turns and parking in a bus zone or driveway also put children at risk. “Council rangers monitor illegal parking in school zones in the morning and afternoon, in marked and unmarked cars, to help make school zones safe and fatalityfree,” Ms Carpenter said. “We make no apology for issuing infringements to keep children safe.” The Council is reminding drivers to remember to: • Take extra care in 40km/h zones; • Parking legally means parking safely;

• Park a block or so away and walk to meet your child. Hold hands with children under 10 years of age; • Use the safety door (the door closest to the kerb) for getting kids in and out of cars; and • Slow down near a school crossing or pedestrian crossing. “Your children learn safe behaviour from you and running late is no excuse for speeding or parking illegally around school zones,” Ms Carpenter added. For more information on parking safely in school zones and common offences, visit www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/ parking

To take part in the trials, residents need to live in a rural or remote area, within NBN Co’s fixed wireless and satellite footprints. Some trials may include antennas or battery back up at homes. All existing fixed voice services, such as a copper or high capacity radio concentrator service, will remain connected until there are robust and proven alternatives. Of the three announced trial grant recipients, there are two on mainland Australia: • NBN Co will deliver up to 260 trial voice services across Australia;

• Zetfi will deliver up to 50 trial voice services to provide improved Wi-Fi calling for farms in rural and remote areas of New South Wales and northern Victoria that currently experience poor mobile coverage. For more information, including how to register to participate in the trials, go to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website at: https:// www.communications. gov.au/what-we-do/ phone/phone-services/ universal-serviceguaranteetelecommunications/ alternative-voiceservices-trials-program

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

Positive Ageing Committee looking for members DO you want to help plan the Coffs Harbour City Council Positive Ageing Strategies? Coffs Harbour City Council is calling out for members to join the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee. Coffs Local David Hargreaves supports the formation of new positive ageing committee because it will give the older community members a say in the age-friendly future of Coffs Harbour LGA. “We need to understand that the aging process is what it is, but it changes from generation to generation and people that are my age now, in 2021, are very different to when my father was sixty. “Life has so much more to offer for people that are in my generation these days than it did back then. “It’s about exploring that, sharing that and letting other people understand what these options are.” Cr Hargreaves said positive ageing was about getting the most of life, remaining fully active, empowered and in control of our lives. He said Coffs Harbour City Council acknowledges a thriving, connected community is one in which older members have opportunities to be in the best possible health, to be active and to play a vital role in our community. “To help enable this, Council is implementing a positive ageing strategy that supports the community

into the future. Council is establishing a committee to assist in guiding our activities,” he said. The role of the committee is to help facilitate the Council’s Positive Ageing Strategy 2020-2024, helping people to enjoy the benefits of living longer. A strong Positive Ageing Strategy requires a collaborative approach to provide the best outcomes for the community. The council is committed to supporting the active participation of

Kirty and Jameer are two of our beautiful international members and this is their story! “JAMEER and me completed our studies in Perth, WA, but we moved to Sydney last year, after we were sponsored by the state of NSW for our Permanent residency. This was a big change for us and the heavy traﬃc in Sydney, along with the Covid-19 pandemic, did not make things any easier. Despite being employed on a parttime basis, we were not very keen on spending the rest of our lives in the hustle and bustle of the city life. Luckily, we found out about Caring for You Nursing Agency and secured a position each with the Agency. It was the best thing

that happened to us, as Caring for You provides a user-friendly app for its members, where we can choose and accept shifts, update our availabilities as well as submit timesheets. The best part is the amazing pay rates offered by Caring for You and also the flexibility to pick-up shifts across other states as well. Initially, Jameer and me stayed at a short-term accommodation in order to work shifts across Newcastle. We loved the flexibility of this agency and enjoyed the beautiful beaches and peaceful life in Newcastle so much, that we decide to relocate here

permanently. We are both very happy with our new life in Newcastle and get to choose when and where we would like to work, with the numerous amounts of shifts available through the app every single day. I am also pursuing further

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older people within our community on issues relevant to policies, programs, events, facilities and services that impact on the quality of life of older residents living in the Coffs Harbour region. The Positive Ageing Advisory Committee membership consists of the following: eight community members, four community organisations, one councillor and a Government Entity. To apply, visit: https://www.

coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/ what-we-are-doing/Pages/CommitteeVacancies.aspx Read the CHCC Positive Ageing Strategy 2020-2024: https://www. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Communityand-Recreation/MyCoffs-Connect/ Pages/Positive-Ageing.aspx For more information visit: https:// www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/YourCouncil/what-we-are-doing/Pages/ Council-Committees.aspx

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

Local cannabis focus to help Parkinsons disease A PILOT study being conducted at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine is investigating a controversial topic on how cannabis, medicinal or recreational, is used, accessed, and how it may benefit individuals with Parkinson’s disease. While recreational cannabis remains illegal in Australia, much of the research and the path to legalisation has been largely limited to the management of specific symptoms, such as pain. Previous international research has shown some benefits of cannabis use in the improvement of both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that affects one in every 308 Australians. Dr Andrea Bugarcic and Dr

Janet Schloss from the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine are leading the study and are urging all patients who might be eligible to participate in the survey which will run until the end of February 2021. While research has been done on the topic of cannabis use in neurodegenerative diseases in other countries, this aspect of self-management by Parkinson’s disease patients in Australia has not yet been explored. “This survey is not just about knowing if cannabis is used by this population but also where they are sourcing it from and any ratio specifications to understand what is working in the context of positive patient outcomes,” Dr Bugarcic said. “Black-market cannabis preparations are not standardised, and legalaccess products are only standardised to CBD and

we know what does work and what doesn’t,”Dr Schloss said To participate in the survey or to find out more information, follow people can access this link: https://bit.ly/ cannabisPDsurvey All responses are anonymous, and information will be stored confidentially. This research has been also approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at Southern Cross University. The National Centre for THC, and understanding dispel common misconceptions Naturopathic Medicine at the CBD:THC ratios may be and steer cannabis users away Southern Cross University is important in understanding from potentially dangerous an internationally recognised what preparation is recommendations online. centre of excellence and alleviating different “Cannabis is not currently innovation in naturopathic non-motor and prescribed for Australian medicine and health education, motor symptoms experienced patients with Parkinson’s research and practice. NCNM by Parkinson’s disease disease, however it is creates, promotes and patients.” extremely important to look advocates a strong culture of Dr Schloss is an experienced at what people are currently incorporating evidence-based medicinal cannabis researcher doing, their attitudes and science into naturopathic and said that the survey aims to conduct a clinical trial so education and clinical practice.

UPGRADED SECURITY FUNDING FOR BALLINA AIRPORT by Halden Boyd

Upgraded security at Ballina Byron Gateway. From left Ballina Airport Manager Julie Stewart, Ballina Mayor David Wright, Page M-P Kevin Hogan, and Ballina Council Director of Community Kelly Brown.

toughest periods our aviation sector will face, which is why THE Federal government has our Government is continuing announced funding to improve to work hard to deliver the security at Ballina Airport and support needed.” to improve screening times for “This funding is in airline passengers. addition to the $10 million Ballina Byron Gateway I announced last year to Airport is ranked nationally in upgrade the runway, and $3 the top 10 regional airports, million committed to building with Federal government a new entrance road to the rolling out similar screening airport.” at airport with high passenger “Every single person numbers. who arrives here, especially The Federal Member for tourists, support jobs in our Page Kevin Hogan announced community.” $2.3 million to improve Ballina Shire Council security measures, including Mayor David Wright said this body scanners. announcement is important “This will allow them for the region’s growth. to deliver necessary “This is exciting, not only infrastructure works so for Ballina, but for the entire it’s ready to go as more Northern Rivers,” Cr Wright passengers and air services said. take flight,” Mr Hogan said. “There has been a strong “We know this is one of the and sustained demand for

our Airport’s services, these funding announcements will ensure we continue to grow.” “We need and want people to continue to come here. These upgrades will bring more people into our region.” When asked if Lismore Airport would be receiving similar funding for passenger screening Mr Hogan said allocations were based on passenger numbers. “Lismore is different, and while they already do screening every flight out of Lismore only takes a maximum of 36 passengers maximum per flight”. This new funding for Ballina Airport has been provided through the Federal Government’s Regional Airports Screening Infrastructure (RASI) grant programme.

“Impressive” new access road to Ballina airport BALLINA Shire Council has announced that construction of Airport Boulevard, the new entrance road to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, has started. “The new road will provide an impressive entrance to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport,” Ballina Shire Council Mayor David Wright said. “It will also unlock future proposed expansion of the

Southern Cross Industrial Estate. The works will begin on Southern Cross Drive, near the entrance to airport, where the first roundabout will be built.” Traffic detours will be in place at the airport, which may restrict the flow of traffic through the airport precinct, including drop-off zones and car parking areas. The Council is urging the community to arrive at the airport earlier to avoid being

inconvenienced by traffic delays and parking changes. During construction traffic and parking arrangements at the airport will include temporary closure of existing carpark entries and exits, and traffic detours via Southern Cross Drive. There will be no change to drop off and pick up locations in front of terminal. Taxi ranks and bus stops will remain in same location, with

changed direction to access. Vehicles will access the construction site via Boeing Avenue and also access to the Ballina Homemaker Centre will remain as normal, however the community should expect increased traffic in the area. The project is estimated to cost $10 million and is made possible thanks to $3 million in Australian Government funding under the Community Development Grants

Programme. The Ballina Council will spend $7 million to meet the balance of the cost of the project. It is anticipated that the entire Airport Boulevard project will be completed by November 2021 with weather and site conditions permitting. For project information and to subscribe to email updates visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ AirportBoulevard

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

Draft master plan for Casino Civic Hall RICHMOND Valley Council is welcoming the community to a public viewing of the draft master plan for the restoration of Casino Civic Hall, which will be held at the historic venue on Thursday 25th February from 4pm-6pm. The draft plan sets priorities for the renewal of what is one of Casino’s signature public buildings, with the purpose of returning the 84-year-old Art Deco hall to its former glory as Casino’s performing arts and culture hub. The Council engaged architectural firm Stea Astute Architecture to prepare a detailed 70-page draft master plan for the project, using information compiled from initial community meetings and public feedback. The consultant team included architects, a theatre consultant, acoustic consultant, structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineers, and surveyors. Richmond Valley Council general manager Vaughan Macdonald said the master plan contained a comprehensive list of

An artist’s impression of the upgraded old world design. restoration priorities, and Council now wanted to hear the community’s feedback on the plan. “The draft plan includes modernising the hall’s facilities, such as upgrading safety and access infrastructure to meet contemporary standards, acoustic upgrades, while also to restore the original aesthetic and feel of the building

as intended when it was originally opened in 1937,” Mr Macdonald said. “This includes the restoration of the original Art Deco façade and the construction of a new entrance foyer consistent with the building’s original aesthetic, although with modern amenities and safety access points added. “It’s vital that we not only

preserve the hall’s heritage, but also work towards renewing its usage by the public as much as possible.” Mr Macdonald said Council had already ticked off several items listed in the master plan. “To date, Council has been successful with two funding applications to the NSW Government’s for the partial restoration of the hall,” Mr Macdonald said.

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“This included $152,000 in 2018 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund in 2018 to install wall mounted fans, restore Art Deco lighting, carry out electrical upgrades, replace the main hall floor, and install under-stage flooring. “In 2020 we also received $208,000 from the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund to commence stage two, which has included internal painting, stage flooring, and the purchase of new chairs.” Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow said the Civic Hall was once the pride and joy of Casino, and a major community landmark constructed at an important time in the town’s history. “I look forward to community members sharing their thoughts on the master plan and invite everyone to get involved and get on board with this project,” Cr Mustow said. “The hall looks marvellous since it was repainted last year and that is another great reason to come along.”

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

Bridge project celebrates transport hub from earlier era By Tim Howard The $240 million Grafton bridge project has ushered in an era of faster, safer crossings of the Clarence River and restored transport infrastructure from almost a century ago that had similar ambitions. The Grafton bridge project has added the restored rail turntable at the bridge’s southern end to the Jacaranda city’s history with a new sign installed to provide information about it. Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said cleaning up the historic turntable, built in the early 1900s, was a special project delivered by the Transport for NSW team that built the new crossing over the Clarence River. “This $240 million 525-metre bridge, delivered by the Nationals in NSW Government, opened to traffic in December 2019 and is already delivering safer, more efficient journeys for locals, heavy vehicles, emergency services and holidaymakers,” Mr Gulaptis. “As part of the project,

we also built a shared user path, linking the old and new bridges on either side of the river. “The turntable is clearly visible from the path in South Grafton, and the new sign allows passers-by to read about the turntable, its previous use and its significance to Grafton’s rail history.” Australian Rail Track Corporation general manager, Asset Management Interstate Network, Brian Green said ARTC is proud to support this initiative, alongside the NSW Government, Clarence Valley Council and Sunshine Sugar, which will maintain the site. “Grafton has a rich rail history dating back to 1903 when the North Coast railway network first reached the city,” Mr Green said. “ARTC is keen to recognise the history and the importance of the railway in the development of Grafton. The railway played an integral role in the prosperity of the Grafton region and it is fitting that the location of the turntable is marked in this way.”

More information about the new Grafton bridge project is available here: www.rms.nsw. gov.au/graftonbridge. The information on the sign for the historic feature reveals a time when Grafton was an important rail hub in the NSW railway network. It reads: “South Grafton was an important administrative centre for the North Coast railway. The centre was also a major locomotive and rolling stock servicing depot. Functions such as traffic operations and track and bridge maintenance (per way) were carried out here. Signal and telegraph

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senior officers and staff were based at South Grafton. The local community had significant connections with this railway centre as an important place for employment, goods exchange and travel. During World War II troop trains stopped here to feed the service personnel on board. The first line The North Coast railway is unique in NSW as the various sections were opened from the river ports until all the sections were joined. The final section was the bridge over the Clarence River, which opened in 1932.

The railway reached Grafton from Casino in 1903. Another line was opened between South Grafton and Glenreagh in 1915. Prior to the bridge being completed train ferries were used to bridge the gap between the railways. ‘South Grafton’ was renamed ‘Grafton City’ in 1976, after Grafton station was closed. It later became ‘Grafton’. Most locomotive depots and termini had a turntable — a device to reverse the direction the locomotive was pointing. Steam locomotives could run faster in the forward direction than in reverse. Sometimes a shed, known as a ‘roundhouse’, was constructed over tracks that radiated from the turntable providing protection of the engines during periods of maintenance. The roundhouse at Grafton dates from 1915. The original 50-foot turntable was replaced by a 60-foot turntable in 1925 to accommodate larger locomotives. While the roundhouse was removed in the 1970s, the rail turntable remained in use until 2000.”

Overhaul needed for water planning WATER consumer advocate, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s calls for an overhaul of Australia’s national water policy. In a report released on Thursday, the Productivity Commission urged Australian Governments to modernise and strengthen the National Water Initiative so it can effectively guide water policy and planning into the future. ‘This report presents a crucial opportunity to reform water planning, policy and management,’ said Craig Memery, Head of Energy and Water Policy, Public Interest Advocacy Centre. ‘The Productivity Commission’s findings should be a wakeup call for Australian Governments that

water policy and governance need urgent attention.’ The report called for a raft of measures to improve the transparency, accountability and resilience of water planning and governance, including restoring cooperation between federal and state ministers on water matters; a stronger focus on climate change impacts; removing exemptions for mineral and petroleum industries from water access entitlement and planning arrangements; and enabling better use of water resources such as through recycling and storm water harvesting. PIAC welcomes these findings as crucial steps in restoring community faith in the management of water, and building more transparent, evidence

based, independent water institutions. ‘Communities should feel confident precious water resources are being managed in their interests,’ said Mr Memery. ‘Recent events like water shortages in regional towns, mass fish deaths and water restrictions make improving transparency, accountability and resilience more important than ever.’ The report also highlighted the need to include and recognise the rights of First Nations communities in water policy, planning and management. ‘First Nations communities have been excluded from decision-making around water for too long,’ said Mr Memery. ‘Recognition of First Nations water rights should be a fundamental element of water planning and reform.’

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

NEWS

The Ballina rail line that was forgotten by Halden Boyd WHILE groups in the Northern Rivers are pushing for the re-instatement of the Far North Coast rail line opposed to a bike trail, a functioning branch line between Booyong and Ballina has almost been forgotten in local history. From 1930 there was a service between Booyung, a station on the Casino to Murwillumbah line between Eltham and Bangalow, and a spur line to Ballina which operated for 18 years. This service was suspended in 1948 due to landslips and the line was closed in 1953. At the time before road transport took over many parts of NSW sought out a local rail service from the early 1870s onwards, but it took some areas a long long time to get their own local line built. In Northern NSW as the 1880s rolled on settlers began to agitate for more rail lines to get their produce and passengers to ports on the coast. As the Far North Coast line expanded, passenger and goods services were introduced on daily and weekly basis. When fully opened the branch line saw daily services provided and these connected to the rest of the NSW network. These would join with services like the Brisbane Express and the Brisbane Limited at Casino, and other goods services which picked up wagons as they headed north and south between Sydney and

Brisbane. In fact travel and goods transport turned Casino into a major rail connecting hub at the time. New railway services were created with a Sydney to Murwillumbah daily train helping to move locals and tourists on the Far North Coast branch line, becoming the most popular in New South Wales for holidaymakers from Sydney. This train was called the North Coast Mail and was labelled as the premier train between Sydney to Murwillumbah, and its Byron Bay stop kicking off tourism in the early days on the line. It was a long journey between Murwillumbah and Sydney, pulling up with its six seater red ‘dog box’ passenger carriages at every rail station along the route to pick up and drop off mail and produce. Meanwhile voters in the late 1800s at Ballina wanted to connect to the branch line, which was also known locally as the Tweed Railway. This need for the Ballina rail connection became very important once the railway line opened in 1894. As a result the NSW Government commissioned a line trial survey from Booyong to Ballina in 1894. The outcomes was that the building of the line would cost £5,592 pounds, or $11,000 per kilometre. Locals pushing for the rail service ended up convincing the rail minster that over

passengers and goods were less than expected and productive. This resulted in the goods that did flow down to the coast not reaching their potential and at the time of the opening during the Great Depression shipping of inland goods was also low. This reason combined with a dwindling passenger loads was made worse when in 1948 following torrential rain serious landslides washed away big lower sections of the line along Teven Creek. The washways were then deemed too costly to repair 30,000 passengers a year fenced for part of its length by the NSW railways, and the would use the line. because of the risk of trains passenger numbers dwindled They also suggested that colliding with straying dairy because the line and Ballina large goods movements would cattle. station was several kilometres help to defray the cost. The Booyong to Ballina line away from the seaside town Local shipping companies included one tunnel at the top of Ballina and its beautiful who had the trade dominance end of the track. beaches. in the region tried to play down The works also included a After years of no work and the usefulness of the proposed few extensive railway bridges, the increase of more cars line saying it would never pay which included an opening carrying passengers and trucks for itself, and they would be bridge just before the Ballina used for freight the Booyong laughing a few decades later. railway station area. to Ballina line was officially However despite the The idea at the time was closed in 1953 to railway negativity the Ballina region that goods traffic would be traffic. wanted the rail line to go coming down the line from The vacant station lingered ahead. inland towns to be transhipped in town for a few years until So with the costings and through the seaport at Ballina. it was sold by the Department local attitudes attitudes at the Ironically and strangely, the of Railways to a businessman time the NSW Government railway line actually stopped who turned it into a motel. approved the rail line in about a few kilometres away Remnants of the line such as December 1919, with an from the wharfs at Ballina, and raised concrete viaduct pillars Act passed in Parliament to this turned out to be a major can still be seen at Teven construct the short branch line problem in the longer term. where the washaways occurred between Booyong to Ballina. With the line operating locals because of flooding. Just over 20 years later the hoped that the short branch The first passenger train on new local line officially opened would generate, as they had the line was a rail motor. on the 20th September 1930. suggested back in 1919, high A book on the history of the Infrastructure on the line levels of goods and passenger Booyong to Ballina line called was built to what was called traffic. Out Of Puff has been written pioneer standard, and it was The reality was the loads for by Ian Kirkland.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR Y NSW YOUTH PARLIAMENT CALLING all future Bairds, Berejiklians, Wrans and Carrs! Applications are now open for the YMCA NSW (Y NSW) Youth Parliament: the state’s premier youth political empowerment program. Aimed at young people in years 10, 11 and 12 or equivalent age, Y NSW Youth Parliament provides a platform for young people to have their voices heard through legislative debate and decision making. The Y NSW is seeking representatives from all 93 NSW State Electorates to participate. Y NSW CEO Susannah Le Bron said it was exciting to be back following the program’s suspension in 2020 due to the pandemic. “COVID-19 has brought

the direct impact of political decisions on young people’s lives and futures sharply into focus,” Mrs Le Bron said. “There’s never been a more important time for young people to stand up and be heard, and the Y is incredibly proud as an organisation to bring these voices directly to the seat of power in NSW.” Youth Parliament consists of an eight-day camp where participants are split in committees and develop policy positions ahead of a day of debate on the floor of NSW Parliament. Following the event, passed bills are formally presented to the NSW Government. Since its beginning in 2002, approximately six pieces of Y NSW Youth Parliament youth legislation have been passed

into NSW Law, including the recent Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. Former NSW Youth Parliament participant, Hamani Tanginoa, encouraged young people across the state to apply. “Youth Parliament is an amazing opportunity for young people to have

their voices heard and get their ideas on the board. If they’re looking to do more representation in their community or to get into politics it’s a perfect first step to get their name out there,” he said. “It helped me get a spot on the NSW Youth Advisory Council and support from past

participants helped me secure the Youth Premier position in 2019. Youth Parliament kept the fire burning, and since then I’ve been able to continue speaking out on issues young people are facing on TV and in printed media.” Applications are open now and will close March 12 at 5pm. Young people will be notified of the outcome of their application on March 22 ahead of an online introduction to the program on April 26 and finally, Residential Camp from July 3 to Saturday 10 July. For more information, or to apply, visit: https:// www.ymcansw.org.au/ community-services/youth/ youth-parliament/

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

bowls? WHO will open the door for me at 2.13am in the morning when I bash on the door ‘cos I had snuk out? WHO will wash my plush blue blankie? “WELL MUM, I want answers”. Hmmmm she had her “death stare” face on but very calmly, spoke to me. “Well, Leemo...I calculate, in cat years, YOU ARE NOW 56 years of age. Don’t you think it is time you Nothing for started looking after granted... yourself for a change. Hey again…Leemo I am 15 years older Cat” back. I’m in than you Leemo, and I shock right now ‘cos need a little break.” I ‘Mum Jane’ told me was then informed that that she is maybe going between now and the away in a campervan time she left on this with her friend Margo. dumb adventure, she They will travel wide would teach me many and far and see many things…how to open nifty things. Note… my food, how to clean there were no words plates, fill my water like “Leemo, would bowls, how to feed the you like to come on birds and the possum... an adventure and see and how brush my kangaroos hopping glorious fur, turn on and emus and stuff the TV and air con…so like that”…NUP, many things to learn nothing. After some I was soon dizzy with sleuthing on my terror. OMG how will part, it was clear that I cope without ‘Mum “Gemma”, Margo’s Jane’? Who will love poxy little dog, would me like she does? I be going. BUT NOT went off to contemplate ME!!! I went into this dilemma and my meditative state to with trepidation calm myself. After a came back...‘Mum day or 2, I had made Jane’ smiled at me a list for ‘Mum Jane’. and said…I love you “OK Mum…it is time Leemo, but “You take to talk. Please respond me for granted and to my questions. you’ll miss me when WHO will look after I’m away and won’t be me? WHO will brush here doing the things me? WHO will play I do for you, but I will ‘Feathers on a Stick NEVER leave you just with me? Organise my on your own when 5 daily treats for me? I’m away…I’ll find Clean my litter tray someone to care for for me? Sing songs to you”. Hmmm...yep, I me when I can’t sleep? ‘spose I really do take Read stories to me? her for granted. NOW Let me climb trees and I’M WORRIED... rescue me? Take me who is going to mind for rides in our little me? Do they have car? Put “Bluey” good references? Nite with confused purrs…. on the television for Leemo me? Refill my 3 water

LOTS TO CELEBRATE AT THE LIBRARY IF you haven’t visited the library in a while, or never found the time, we’re giving you some unmissable reasons to visit during the month of February. They’ve said farewell to 10c overdue fees forever and thrown open the doors, inviting you back with open arms. Throughout the month of February, they will waive those pesky leftover fines and promise not to let them bother you again. In lieu of the waived fines, they invite you to make an optional donation to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Even if you haven’t got fines to be waived, your donation to support the very important work this organisation does, is appreciated. Speak with library staff or visit www.rtrl.nsw.gov. au to find out how you can donate by using the RTRL unique donation code, 2107864. Library Lovers’ Day is celebrated throughout Australia on 14 February as an opportunity to reach out and encourage those in the community who may not have visited in a while, to return to the library space and reconnect with what they’ve missed. Help us celebrate Library Lovers’ Day by dropping into your local branch to pick up a Blind Date with a book. These wrapped mystery books are a fun way to

find your next great read. We’re also excited to announce that award winning author, James Dunk, will be visiting Lismore, Tweed Heads, and Ballina Libraries later in the month. Due to physical distancing requirements, spaces for these exclusive events are limited. Visit the library website at www. rtrl.nsw.gov.au for details on the author and for dates and times. Phone one of the hosting libraries to book now.

If you’ve never been in to check out (pun intended) all the Library has to offer, what are you waiting for? It’s free to join and gives you access to thousands of books, audiobooks, online magazines, computer access, and so much more. Your library provides an incredible wealth of opportunities to connect, discover, and escape. Come on in, all are welcome. Visit www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au to learn more.

Three in ten teens contacted online by a stranger TEENAGERS are spending around two hours a day online, have four different social media services, and there’s a good chance they have had a negative experience online – including being contacted by a stranger. That’s according to new research released today by the eSafety Commissioner, to coincide with Safer Internet Day. “Our research shows that while teens’ increased use of technology offers many benefits, there is a distinct downside – dealing with negative online experiences such as unwanted contact and cyberbullying,” says Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant. The research, The digital lives of Aussie teens, shows: • Teenagers used an average of four different social media services, with newer services such as TikTok gaining ground; • Just over four in 10 teenagers had at least one negative online experience in the six months to September 2020, with three in 10 having experienced unwanted contact from a stranger; • Two in 10 teenagers reported being sent unwanted inappropriate content, such as pornography or violent content;

and • Nine in 10 teenagers sought to build positive online relationships after experiencing negative online behaviour themselves. These acts of kindness included posting positive/nice comments about others, supporting or listening to a friend who had a bad experience or making sure that peers were not excluded online. “The pleasing news is that, compared to 2017 research, more teens appear to be taking some form of action after a negative online experience. That could mean managing it themselves, such as blocking the person or reporting the issue. However, a large percentage of teens still ignore potentially harmful online experiences or believe nothing will change if they seek help,” says Ms Inman Grant. “The release of this research coincides with Safer Internet Day – a day when the world comes together with a shared vision of making online experiences better for everyone. “This year we are encouraging people to ‘start the chat’ about online safety – whether that’s with friends, in the workplace,

or parents at home with their children. Does your teenager know where to turn if they’ve had a negative experience online, or been approached by a stranger? “It’s never too early to start the chat and this goes for younger children too. Today we also released two fantastic resources to help young children learn about online safety. The Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 picture book and My Family Rules song by Lah-Lah will have them reading and singing along as they build good digital habits. If your children are online, you need to talk to them about safety and eSafety’s resources can help,” says Ms Inman Grant. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Hon Paul Fletcher MP says that Safer Internet Day is an important day in the calendar: “Safer Internet Day gives us all the opportunity to ‘start the chat’ about online safety. The Government recently committed to enhancing Australia’s worldleading online safety framework through the proposed Online Safety Bill, which will further protect Australians against harmful online abuse.”

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Snapshots identify and monitor humpback whales SOUTHERN Cross University marine researchers have successfully developed a process that will allow them to more accurately identify one humpback whale from another. It involves a detailed compilation of photographic images of all-natural marks on an individual humpback whale that are then catalogued and investigated, using multifeature artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to match each whale’s individual markings. According to lead researcher Dr Trish Franklin, it’s comparable to using human face recognition technology for the identification of an individual humpback whale. The paper in the Journal of Cetacean Management and Research aims to manage the potential for misidentification of individual mammals and to contribute to development of advanced AI algorithm photomatching technologies. “In this study we investigated and examined the long-term stability and/ or changes in natural marks from a sample of 79 individual humpback whales, over timespans ranging from two to 21 years,” Dr Franklin said. “The results from systematic long-term photo-identification of Southern Hemisphere humpback whales in Hervey

Dr Trish Franklin at work in Hervey Bay. Bay, using an innovative matching system, show how ventral-tail flukes, dorsal-fin shapes and lateral body marks can be used together as ‘complementary’ tags in the photo-identification process.” It’s all part of The Oceania Project in which Dr Franklin has played a vital role in the massive long-term task of collecting and compiling photographic images of more than nearly 700 individual

humpback whales over 25 years in Hervey Bay on Queensland’s south east coast. But Dr Franklin believes the use of this AI algorithm individual identification process has far reaching implications for observing populations of other marine life. “These advanced techniques could replace hundreds or thousands of hours of visual curation with just

a few automated hours of computation,” Dr Franklin said “It provides a template for other species monitoring efforts to systematically move from fully manual curation of photos to prepare for a new generation of machine algorithms that can quickly and with high accuracy answer the question; which individual animal is this?” Also integral in achieving

this outcome and ongoing research is the expertise of internationally-renowned marine scientist Professor Peter Harrison, PhD researcher Ted Cheeseman and co-authors of the paper, Dr Dan Burns of Southern Cross University and, Jason Holmberg of WildMe.org. A vital application of these AI algorithm photo-matching techniques is to engage citizen scientists onboard whale watch vessels in the longterm tracking of known individual humpback whales. “This will provide long-term data for the monitoring and on-going study of the eastern Australian humpback whale population as it faces severe impacts from climate change,” said Dr Franklin. The team is seeking to attract more grant funding to continue its ground-breaking research. The 2021 northern migration of humpback whales along Australia’s east coast, from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, starts in June. The humpback whales travel north from June to mid-August and south from mid-August to early November each year.

STUNNING CREATURES WASH UP ON BEACHES CHASING BLUEBOTTLES by Halden Boyd NORTH Coast beaches are literally being invaded late this summer season by hundreds of stunningly beautiful little creatures commonly known as sea swallows because of a late warm season accompanied by high sea temperatures. The Glaucus atlanticus, with other common names including the blue angel, blue glaucus, blue sea slug, and the blue ocean slug, is a species of small blue sea slug. Basically it is a shell-less gastropod mollusc in the family Glaucidae. These sea slugs are pelagic, or sea going, and they float upside down by using the surface tension of the water to stay upright, where they are carried along by the winds and ocean currents. The Glaucus atlanticus is camouflaged, with the blue underside of their body facing upwards, blending in with the

blue of the water. The silver/grey top side of the unusual creature side faces downwards, blending in with the silvery surface of the sea. The Glaucus atlanticus feeds on other pelagic creatures, almost exclusively on the the venomous blue bottle, and also the by-thewind sailor, known as the valella. This sea slug stores the venom from the Bluebottle’s

stinging tentacles within its own tissues as its own defence against predation from animals like seabirds. Humans handling the slug may also receive a very painful and potentially dangerous sting, but this is very rare. It is caused by bluebottle tentacles getting wrapped around the Glaucus atlanticus, and inadvertently stinging people who pick up the creatures on the shoreline

to adore their beautifully stunning colours. Also with the aid of a gas-filled sac in its stomach, Glaucus atlanticus floats at the surface, and due to the location of the gas sac, this species floats upside down. The upper surface is actually the foot (the underside in other slugs and snail), and this has either a blue or blue-white colouration.. The true dorsal surface

actually is downwards in the Glaucus atlanticus, and it is completely silver-grey. This coloration is an example of countershading, which helps protect it from predators that might attack from below and from above. The blue coloration is also thought to reflect harmful UV sunlight. The Glaucus atlanticus on the Australian east coast grow to a maximum length of up to three centimetres.

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Changing times and roles for Sea Shepherd’s Ocean Warrior Part two of The Northern Rivers Times interview with Captain James Brook of the Ocean Warrior continues our feature on the Sea Shepherd organisation.

Driftnet in 2016 was very successful. The Steve Irwin located a fleet of Chinese fishing vessels illegally using driftnets in the Indian ocean on the high seas, far from any observation. We So, what is the current status recovered some of the nets of whaling? Are Japan still and chased one vessel all the at it, or have they given up? way back to China. On the In December 2018 Japan way we documented them dropped the cover of destroying their fishing gear whaling for “research” — a and throwing it overboard. designation that has kept We worked with Interpol Japan’s whaling industry and eventually the fishing alive despite a three-decade company was prosecuted, its moratorium on commercial ships impounded, the captains whaling and ceased whaling lost their licenses, big fines. in International waters, A huge effort has gone including the Antarctica into our work in Africa. Whale Sanctuary. Since then Since 2016, Sea Shepherd they contain their whaling in Global has been working their own territorial waters, with national authorities and up to 200 miles offshore. regional partners to combat illegal, unreported, and How and why has Sea unregulated -- aka “IUU” Shepherd’s role changed? -- fishing, and fisheries crime, During the years of our in African waters. Successful Antarctic anti-whaling campaigns have already been campaigns, we built up a conducted in partnership with large fleet of ships, thanks authorities in Gabon, São to money donated from our Tomé & Princípe, Liberia, supporters all around the Benin, Namibia and Tanzania. world. With whaling finally We basically stopped in Antarctica we We basically provide were able to turn our attention our ships and crews, plus to other hotspots of illegal our expertise in evidence fishing around the world. gathering and boarding It was realised that we operations to our partner needed a new model for countries. Patrolling the EEZ our work, so we started of these countries we search building relationships with for and arrest illegal fishing international law enforcement vessels. agencies such as Interpol, We continue to expand our as well as partnering with operations around the world. different countries. Many very effective campaigns have What do you find most resulted from this approach rewarding about being with and now we have a large Sea Shepherd and why? fleet of ships operating on a As the climate and ecological variety of campaigns in many crisis grows, so does Sea countries. Shepherd. That is a positive Sea Shepherd has had point that I have seen in more Operation Milagro, a than a decade that I have campaign of patrolling the been crewing on the ships. Vaquita dolphin sanctuary in When we are on board we Mexico for many years now, work hard. I pretty much where we work in partnership put my personal life on hold with the Mexican authorities until I return to land. The job to recover illegal fishing nets takes all my attention and and protect this sanctuary. focus. Ashore I work in other We also turned to illegal maritime jobs and also play Patagonian tooth fish vessels music in a couple of bands. operating in Antarctica. The I really enjoy getting to longest sea chase in maritime know the local people who history was the result, where work on the ships with us our ship the Bob Barker when we patrol. Without Sea chased the Thunder for 110 Shepherd I would not have days. Eventually the captain the opportunity to live closely of the Thunder sank his own with Tanzanians, Liberians, ship to hide the evidence. Namibians and others who Three Sea Shepherd crew we have partnered with. If went on board as it was we are to survive the worlds sinking and recovered proof ecological collapse we all of the illegal operation, which need to learn how to work was later used in prosecution. together and empathise with Our campaign Operation different cultures. We are all

Boat launching - small boats are routinley used to do boardings of illegal fishing boats.

The Ocean Warrior is Sea Shepherd’s first custom-built ship, launched in 2016. on the one planet, sharing the one ocean, the one huge ecosystem. This global problem requires humans to develop a more universal mindset, a sharing culture where we respect nature, each other and keep it all in balance. When we take from nature, we also need to give back. We’ve reached the limits of our natural resources. Controlling this through fisheries protection is so relevant in this era. I like how Sea Shepherd’s model of direct action has evolved over the years. That’s why I keep heading out to sea. Tell us about your most harrowing experience with Sea Shepherd. Probably the Antarctic anti-whaling campaigns were the toughest. Really, really rough seas, massive waves, filled with large chunks of ice that can puncture the ship’s hull. One time we did a search and rescue for a yacht, The Beserek, that went down. Finding its life raft was pretty upsetting. The whaling fleet became increasingly out of control over the years, until they were ramming our ships and doing a lot of incredibly dangerous actions against us. In the last campaign when the Ocean Warrior arrived, they knew the writing was on the wall. It could outrun any harpoon kill ship and we finally had the superior fleet. How has Covid affected your work? Sea Shepherd has put a lot of effort into our Covid protocol and procedures. Our ships carry doctors on board and have sickbays equipped to deal with many medical issues including Covid. Most of our

The captain takes the helm on the bridge of the Ocean Warrior during speed trials.

Operation Jodari, Tanzania. Sea Shepherd crew partnering with Tanzanian military, fisheries inspectors and police. ships used to do long range voyages to Antarctica, so they had to be equipped to handle any medical emergency. We have a big focus on having more extensive medical facilities than the average vessel. We have special procedures for boardings, for crew joining the ships and so on. Crew are tested regularly and follow the restrictions in whichever country we operate in. As with many workplaces around the world, we are adjusting to the challenges of the pandemic and doing everything we can to get on with the job. Why should people support Sea Shepherd? This is the era to protect

the environment. If humans survive the next few decades people will look back and ask, “what did you do while nature collapsed? Did you make a stand, try and help? Or did you just give up and keep consuming?” There is no excuse anymore. Everyone knows about global warming. Everyone knows we are in an environmental crisis. Get onboard, it’s your duty to yourself, to future generations, to life. Visit the Sea Shepherd website for background on what the organisation is doing – https://www. seashepherdglobal.org/ourcampaigns/

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Life on the glorious Caribbean island of Saint Marie should be a breeze. There’s a rainforest, plenty of gorgeous fishing spots and beaches as far as the eye can see. Mind you, the crime rate is cause for concern – there seems to be a suspicious death almost every week to keep DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon, pictured) and the team busy. This week, in “Tour de Murder”, it’s a cycling crash that is troubling the widowed detective – some loose threads (literally, a scrap of lycra) found near the body of Tour des Antilles favourite Xavier Prince lead Jack to suspect his death was no accident – but who wanted him dead? It’s the perfect Saturday night whodunit.

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6.00 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. (R) 2.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Mommy’s Little Angel. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Hope Springs. (2012, Mas, R) 3.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mastermind Australia. (Final, PG) 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Katherine Ryan. (PG) Comedian Katherine Ryan explores her family roots, uncovering a lead to a Methodist minister. 9.35 My Grandparents’ War: Carey Mulligan. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Malns, R) 11.50 The Looming Tower. (Mdlsv, R) 3.40 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen. 8.30 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A newly paroled criminal decides to intervene after he becomes caught in a siege when the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked, in mid-flight, by a gang seemingly intent on massacring everyone on board. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich. 11.00 MOVIE: 300. (2006, MA15+av, R) In ancient Greece, a force of 300 Spartans fights an army of Persians despite the odds. Gerard Butler, Lena Headey. 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories from Melbourne Park. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. Home shopping. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Despite disapproving of her methods, Ranger Hammond comes to the rescue of a research scientist.

6.30 The Project. Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) The team helps a family turn their average Aussie house into an energy-efficient eco-home. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton chats with Daniel Kaluuya, Sienna Miller, Adrian Lester, Mayim Bialik, Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris. British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks performs her single Caroline. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 The Project. (R) Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Warumuk: In The Dark Night. 9.30 La Sylphide. 10.35 Brush With Fame. 11.05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 11.55 Catalyst. 12.50am Parks And Recreation. 1.15 Reno 911! 1.35 W1A. 2.10 Back In Very Small Business. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Bing. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Clippers v Miami Heat. Replay. 2.00 Post Radical. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 City Porn. 10.10 Housos. 11.10 Monogamish. 12.10am News. 12.35 MOVIE: Brazilian Western. (2013, MA15+) 2.30 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 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 MOVIE: The Bridal Path. (1959) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 1. Queensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs. 9.45 MOVIE: 3 Days To Kill. (2014, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 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: Miami. 11.30 CSI. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.35pm Make It Pop! 2.55 Junior Vets. 3.35 Horrible Histories. 4.05 Prank You Very Much. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.20 Dogstar. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 MOVIE: Ratburger. (2017, PG) 8.10 Horrible Histories. 8.35 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.55 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.20 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 9.40 Radiant. 10.10 The Legend Of Korra. 10.30 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. Continued. (1999, PG, French) 7.30 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 9.35 April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 11.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 1.45pm Journey To The West: The Demons Strike Back. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 3.45 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 5.45 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 7.40 Short Term 12. (2013, M) 9.30 Apocalypse Now Redux. (1979, MA15+) 1.20am The Band’s Visit. (2007, M, Arabic) 2.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Fishing

Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Pawn Stars. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Wildlife Heroes. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Geelong v GWS Giants. 9.00 MOVIE: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Malcolm. 2.30 The Six Million Dollar Man. 3.30 The A-Team. 4.30 Knight Rider. 5.30 MOVIE: Matilda. (1996, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sing. (2016) 9.40 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004, M) 11.40 Quantum Leap. 1.30am Rivals. 2.00 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999, PG) 11.30 MOVIE: Whip It! (2009, M) 1.35am Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Vaccine. 8.00 Planet America. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Planet America. 1.10 ABC Late News. 1.30 Friday Briefing. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 5.00 Planet America.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Stockman’s Strategy. 11.00 Skindigenous. Noon MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1.35 Bamay. 2.00 Intune 08: The Flood Concert. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Song Of The Sea. (2014, PG) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 The Big Wet. 10.20 Heart Coming Home. 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Desert Flippers. 7.30 House Hunters. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Open Homes Australia. Noon Fixer Upper. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Desert Flippers. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Raising House. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 City Vs Burbs. 9.00 Instant Dream House. 10.00 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

10.00 Food Heroes. 10.35 River Cottage Aust. 11.30 Tales From River Cottage. 12.30pm Come Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Indian Kitchen. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Tales From River Cottage. 7.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Italian Opera. 9.40 River Cottage Australia. 10.40 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cold Feet. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Her Majesty’s Theatre. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 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. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Friday Showdown. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 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, February 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Rage Retro Month. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Employable Me Australia. (PG, R) 1.30 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution. (Ma, R) 2.30 The Royal Wives Of Windsor. (PG, R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 9. Western United v Macarthur FC.

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 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European C’ships. Replay. 3.30 Sailing. Vendée Globe 2020. H’lights. 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.35 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 12.30 Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Award Winning Tasmania. (PG, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 GCBC. (R) 12.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 10 Travlr Northern Territory. (R) 2.00 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) The team investigates the death of a cyclist. 8.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Lucille is trapped in a lift with a woman in labour while working at St Cuthbert’s. 9.30 Harrow. (Mv, R) Harrow finds a distraction in one of the most bizarre cases he has ever encountered, the murder of a vampire. 10.20 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG, R) Sister Hilda gives a patient her final wish. 11.20 Press. (Mals, R) 12.20 Rage Retro Month. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.00 9/11: Control The Skies. (M) A look at air traffic control on 9/11. 8.50 MOVIE: The King’s Speech. (2010, Ml, R) King George VI struggles with a speech impediment. Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter. 11.00 MOVIE: A Monster Calls. (2016, PGalv) 1.00 War Of The Worlds. (Mal, R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) 10.15 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014, MA15+sv, R) In the wake of the Battle of Marathon and the heroic stand of the 300, an Athenian general battles hordes of invading Persians led by their god-king and a vengeful naval commander. Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. From Melbourne Park. 12.00 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) Natalie is trapped in a helicopter. 1.00 Aircrash Confidential: Nevada Triangle. (Mv, R) A look at the investigation into an air crash. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. Home shopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) A man is reported to have fallen from cliffs, but when Jesse arrives the situation takes an unexpected turn. 7.00 Three Blue Ducks. Follows “The Ducks”, including Andy Allen, Mark Labrooy and Darren Robertson, as they hunt for ingredients. 7.30 Ambulance. (Madl, R) Call-handler Joe faces his first unsupervised shift answering 999 requests on a busy night. 11.00 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PG, R) Narrated by David Tennant. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 9.50 Sammy J. 9.55 Would I Lie To You? 10.25 Why Are You Like This. 11.15 Russell Kane: Live. 12.05am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.50 Escape From The City. 1.50 Chris Ramsey’s Stand Up Central. 2.10 Would I Lie To You? 2.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Inside Heston’s World. 1.00 New Girl. 2.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 The X-Files. 11.05 Tent And Sex. 11.35 7 Days Of Sex. 12.25am Jerry Springer: The Opera. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Animal Rescue. Noon Weekender. 12.30 Creek To Coast. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.15 Dog Patrol. 3.45 Property Ladder UK. 5.00 Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Face Of Fu Manchu. (1965, PG) 1.30pm MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 3.30 MOVIE: Lawman. (1971, PG) 5.30 Rugby League. NRL All-Stars. Australian Indigenous Women’s AllStars v New Zealand Maori Women’s All Stars. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL All-Stars. Indigenous Men’s AllStars v New Zealand Maori All Stars. 10.30 MOVIE: True Grit. (2010, M) 1am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 iFish Summer Series. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.20 L.A.’s Finest. 12.15am Hawaii Five-O. 1.10 CSI: Miami. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Dragon Ball Super. 4.05 Prank You Very Much. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.20 Dogstar. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Robot Wars. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 All Hail King Julien. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am April And The Extraordinary World. (2015, PG, French) 7.00 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 8.55 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 11.05 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 1.05pm Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 2.50 Selkie. (2000, PG) 4.30 Journey To The West: The Demons Strike Back. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 6.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.30 Public Enemies. (2009, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 8.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 Shipping Wars. 11.00 Motor Racing. TCR Australia Touring Car Series. Round 2. 3pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 6.00 Ultimate Factories. 7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mighty Ships. 9.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm No Man’s Land: Expedition Antarctica. 3.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 4.30 Liquid Science. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.25 MOVIE: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. (2003, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017, M) 11.15 Stunt Science. 12.15am Lethal Weapon. 2.15 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.15 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon To Be Advised. 2.00 The Middle. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.00 Mom. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2.45pm Drum Beat. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Q+A Highlights. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Mix. 5.00 ABC News Update. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm A Gondola On The Murray. 1.30 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 2.00 Gourmet Express. 3.00 Beautiful Baking. 4.00 Gourmet Farmer. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.40 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 8.40 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.35 The Hairy Bikers’ Mississippi Adventure. 10.30 Fries Down Under. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm The Kamilaroi. 2.30 Softball. SA Premier League. Replay. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 2019. Men’s. Tin Town Warriors v Wiradjuri Warriors. Replay. 5.00 On The Road. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Everyday Brave 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole. 8.30 MOVIE: Backtrack Boys. (2018, MA15+) 10.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Restored By The Fords. 11.30 Desert Flippers. Noon House Hunters. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Barnwood Builders. 2.00 Instant Dream House. 3.00 Pool Kings. 4.00 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 City Vs Burbs. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Country House Hunters 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 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports 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, February 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Australia Remastered. (R) 3.30 The Mix. (R) 4.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 9. Sydney FC v Adelaide United.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. Day 2. 2.00 Beach Volleyball. Australian C’ships. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. Day 2. 5.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic. H’lights. 5.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (Final, PG)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 10.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Rugby League. NRL All-Stars. Indigenous Men’s All-Stars v New Zealand Maori All Stars. Replay. 1.00 World’s Greatest Cities. (PG, R) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. Mixed doubles final. 5.00 News. 5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (Return) 2.00 Three Blue Ducks. (R) 2.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.50 To Be Advised. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Return, PG) Hosted by Chris Moller. 8.30 Harrow. (M) Harrow suspects foul play when he investigates the apparent suicide of a woman who was dying of a kidney disease. 9.25 Silent Witness. (Mav) The team continues to investigate the plane crash. 10.25 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 11.10 Line Of Duty. (Mav, R) 12.10 Wentworth. (MA15+al, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Wentworth. (MA15+al, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 I Am Jackie O. (M) 9.00 I Am JFK Jr. (Ml, R) 10.40 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Mal, R) 11.40 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Mal, R) 12.35 The Contraceptive Pill: How Safe Is It? (PG, R) 1.30 How To Die A Better Death. (Maw, R) 2.40 The Surgeon And The Soldier. (Mal, R) 3.45 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) Contestants tackle the obstacle-filled supersized mini golf course for the remaining spot in the grand final. 8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+v, R) After returning to the criminal underworld, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Ian McShane. 11.00 World’s Deadliest. (PG) 12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A teenager is faced with a harsh reality. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Men’s singles final. From Melbourne Park. 12.00 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) Tensions are high between Connor and Ava as they take a risk operating on an HIV-positive patient. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. The teams head to to the opal mining capital of the world, Coober Pedy, aboard The Ghan. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) After a robbery gone wrong ends with a murder and kidnapping, the team races to rescue a mother and daughter whose abductors are not what they seem. Crosby enters a new living arrangement. 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. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 9.30 Enslaved. (Final) 10.30 Catalyst. 11.30 Quilty: Painting The Shadows. 12.30am You Can’t Ask That. 12.50 Restoration Australia. 1.45 Chris Ramsey’s Stand Up Central. 2.05 Would I Lie To You? 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Golden State Warriors. 1.30pm New Girl. 2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Brisbane Bullets. 5.00 Front Up. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 8.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.40 Why Women Kill. 9.35 United Shades Of America. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Thrill Of The Chase. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.15 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 3.15 Escape To The Country. 6.15 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Wild Bill. 9.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 12.30am To Be Advised. 1.30 ICU. 2.00 To Be Advised. 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 The Baron. 11.00 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 1pm MOVIE: Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952) 2.45 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: The Thousand Plane Raid. (1969, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Chicago P.D. 9.40 Chicago Fire. 10.35 Chicago Med. 11.35 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 9.30 One Strange Rock. 10.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 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. 3.05pm Teenage Boss. 3.35 Horrible Histories. 4.00 Prank You Very Much. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.20 Dogstar. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Robot Wars. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 All Hail King Julien. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.35 Journey To The West: The Demons Strike Back. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 9.35 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 11.35 The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 1.15pm Richard The Stork. (2017) 2.50 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 4.45 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 6.30 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 8.30 Mother! (2017, MA15+) 10.45 13 Minutes. (2015, MA15+, German) 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Fishing Addiction. 7.00 Desert Collectors. 9.00 Motor Racing. TCR Australia Touring Car Series. Round 2. 1pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. St Kilda v Gold Coast Suns. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Carlton v North Melbourne. 5.00 Graveyard Carz. 6.00 Last Car Garage. 6.30 Border Patrol. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+) 12.35am Lethal Weapon. 2.30 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 2.40 Dance Moms. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Pokémon: BW Adventures In Unova And Beyond. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Brady Bunch. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 1pm To Be Advised. 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.30 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. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Drum Beat. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm A Gondola On The Murray. 1.30 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill. 2.00 Gourmet Express. 3.00 Beautiful Baking. 4.00 Gourmet Farmer. 6.30 In Search Of Umami. 7.00 Asia Unplated. 7.30 Cook Like An Italian. 8.00 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 9.40 Top Of The Shop With Tom Kerridge. (Premiere) 10.45 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Rugby Union. Monsoon Rugby Union. Replay. 1pm Bowls. SA Super League. 1.30 Over The Black Dot. 2.00 Football. CAFL. 3.45 Football. Monsoon AFL. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Artefact. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.40 MOVIE: The Tall Man. (2011, M) 10.10 Intune 08: Neil Murray And Shaz Lane. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Fixer Upper. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 House Hunters. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Restored By The Fords. 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, February 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 2.35 Jonah And The Whale. (PGav, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nightmare Tenant. (2018, Mv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Fierce Creatures. (1997, Mls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 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 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG) 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.25 Catalyst. (R) 12.25 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Circle Of Life. (M) 9.20 The Story Of The Songs. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Outlander. (MA15+) 11.55 Berlin Station. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Hell On Earth: Syria And The Rise Of ISIS. (MA15+avw, R) 4.45 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Holey Moley Australia. (Final, PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course. 9.00 9-1-1. (M) Athena investigates a murder during a block party. The 118 rush to save lives endangered by a bomb threat. 10.00 The Rookie. (Madv) Officers Chen and Bradford respond to a call at the Los Angeles auditions of American Idol. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Station 19. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The social “experiment” begins. 9.20 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. 11.40 Nine News Late. 12.10 The First 48. (Mav, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (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. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. Dave Hughes is assisted by celebrities to discuss solutions to problems experienced in modern life. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Graham chats with Daniel Kaluuya. 10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 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: Kingdom Of Plants. 9.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.25 Escape From The City. 11.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.05am Would I Lie To You? 12.35 Parks And Recreation. 1.00 Reno 911! 1.20 W1A. 1.50 Back In Very Small Business. 2.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Knicks v Timberwolves. 1.30pm VICE World Of Sports. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 DNA Nation. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 This Week. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 RocKwiz. 10.20 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. 10.40 MOVIE: The Falcon’s Adventure. (1946, PG) Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cold Feet. 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 Autopsy USA. 11.50 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 Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Derby Day. (1952) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 London Kills. (Premiere) 8.40 DCI Banks. 10.40 Three Days To Live. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 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 To Be Advised. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 CSI: Miami. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Prank You Very Much. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.20 Dogstar. 6.00 Spirit Riding Free. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 All Hail King Julien. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Richard The Stork. Continued. (2017) 6.45 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 8.30 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 10.30 Selkie. (2000, PG) 12.10pm The Ash Lad. (2017, PG, Norwegian) 2.10 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 4.10 The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 5.50 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 7.55 In Harmony. (2015, M, French) 9.30 La Femme Nikita. (1990, MA15+, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Graveyard Carz. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Wildlife Heroes. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Last Car Garage. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Restoration Workshop. 8.30 MOVIE: Justice League. (2017, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 3.00 Social Fabric. 4.00 The A-Team. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Hawk Down. (2001, MA15+) 11.20 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.20am Quantum Leap. 1.15 Bromans. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.00 The Middle. 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Kitchen Hero. 2.10 Cook’s Pantry. 2.35 Lidia’s Italy. 3.05 Indian Kitchen. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Tales From River Cottage. 7.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 8.30 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. 9.30 River Cottage Australia. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Artefact. 2.30 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Welcome To Country. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Australia’s Shame. 10.00 News. 10.10 My Life As I Live It. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Raising House. 11.00 Desert Flippers. 11.30 House Hunters. Noon Restored. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 Restored By The Fords. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Desert Flippers. 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 Celebrity IOU. 10.30 Flipping Virgins. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, February 23 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 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) 2.05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 2.35 Egypt’s Lost Princess. (PGav, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Killer Among Us. (2012, Mav, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.10 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Catalyst: Mission To Mars – Human. A look at the quest to go to Mars. 9.30 Australia Remastered: Coast. 10.30 QI. (Ml, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Q+A. (R) 12.35 Wentworth. (Mlsv, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (Mlsv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Pier. (MA15+s) 11.45 Borgen. (Ms, R) 4.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PG) A look at the top 10 battlers and boofheads. 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) Morgan and Shaun’s pregnant patient with twins has pain, forcing the doctors to grapple with a tough decision. 9.30 The Resident. (Ma) The Chastain staff must diagnose a mother-daughter pair. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Station 19. (Ma) 12.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social “experiment” continues. 9.15 Botched. (Return, Malmn) Dr Paul Nassif has a tough case ahead of him when a dog bite victim needs some care. 10.15 Labor Of Love. (Premiere, Ma) 11.15 Nine News Late. 11.45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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 The Amazing Race Australia. Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 NCIS. (Mv) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home an inmate. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. Callen is detained and accused of being a Russian agent while visiting the National Counterterrorism Center. 10.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 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 Why Are You Like This. 9.10 To Be Advised. 9.50 High Fidelity. 10.25 Brassic. 11.10 Live At The Apollo. 11.55 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 12.30am Parks And Recreation. 12.50 Reno 911! 1.10 W1A. 1.45 Back In Very Small Business. 2.10 The League Of Gentlemen. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Golden State Warriors. Replay. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The X-Files: I Want To Believe. (2008, M) 10.30 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. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cold Feet. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 1am Pie In The Sky. 2.00 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 London Kills. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Man In The White Suit. (1951) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Shades Of Blue. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 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. 4.05pm Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.20 Dogstar. 6.00 Spirit Riding Free. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 All Hail King Julien. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 7.40 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 9.45 Richard The Stork. (2017) 11.20 Offside. (2006, PG, Farsi) 1pm One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 2.50 Out Of Africa. (1985, PG) 5.50 The Ash Lad. (2017, PG, Norwegian) 7.50 Black Kite. (2017, M, Dari) 9.30 Devotion Of Suspect X. (2017, M, Mandarin) 11.35 In Harmony. (2015, M, French) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 9.30 Storage Wars. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Restoration Workshop. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.30 Yukon Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 The A-Team. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 11.45 The Nanny. 12.15am Quantum Leap. 1.10 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Indian Kitchen. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Tales From River Cottage. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea. 9.05 Luke Nguyen’s Food Trail. 9.30 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Angels Gather Here. 2.30 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.30 Superstition. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Barnwood Builders. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Flipping Virgins. 2.00 Fixer Upper. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Desert Flippers. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Celebrity IOU. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 8.30 Restoration Man. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Big Shots: Anti-Vaxxers Exposed. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, February 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (l, R) 11.00 Running Wild: Australia’s Camels. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PGs, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 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) 2.05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 2.35 Grave Of The Vikings. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nanny Killer. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. 1.15 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.00 Aftertaste. (Mls) 9.30 Why Are You Like This. (Mls) 9.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.35 Staged. (MA15+l) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.15 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Wentworth. (Malv, R) 1.20 Parliament. 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (Malv, R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 8.30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PG) 9.20 Vikings. (MA15+) 10.15 Romulus. (Premiere, MA15+) 11.25 SBS News. 11.55 The Night Manager. (Mas, R) 12.45 MOVIE: Final Portrait. (2017, Malns, R) 2.25 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents. (Mav, R) 3.25 Fourth Estate: The NY Times And Trump. (Mals, R) 4.30 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 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service. 8.30 The Bay. (Malv) When a mistake threatens the integrity of the case, Lisa struggles to see a way through. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav) A rideshare app driver goes on a rampage. 12.00 Code Black. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mal) The social “experiment” continues. 9.15 The Equalizer. (Premiere, Mv) An enigmatic former CIA operative uses her extensive skills to help others. 10.15 Chicago Med. (Return, MA15+am) 11.15 Nine News Late. 11.45 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 12.35 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 The Cube. (Premiere) Hosted by Andy Lee. 8.30 Bull. Bull and Chunk represent an emergency room doctor being sued for malpractice after she ignored direct orders to save one near-death patient in favour of helping another who was also critically injured. 10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 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 No Time For Quiet. 9.45 Restoration Australia. 10.45 Enslaved. (Final) 11.45 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 12.45am Parks And Recreation. 1.05 Reno 911! 1.30 W1A. 2.00 Back In Very Small Business. (Final) 2.30 The League Of Gentlemen. 3.00 News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. New York v Minnesota. Replay. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Wellington Paranormal. (Return) 8.55 MOVIE: Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 11.00 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. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cold Feet. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Make It Yours. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Jonathan Creek. 1.15am ICU. 2.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Silent Witness. 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 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.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Out Of Africa. (1985, PG) 9.50 The Ash Lad. (2017, PG, Norwegian) 11.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 1.50pm The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 4.05 Offside. (2006, PG, Farsi) 5.45 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.50 The Mafia Kills Only In Summer. (2013, M, Italian) 9.30 Mother. (2009, MA15+, Korean) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Pawnography. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 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 Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, M) 11.00 Police Ten 7. 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 The Horn. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Tales From River Cottage. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Indian Kitchen. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Tales From River Cottage. 7.30 Island Feast. 8.00 Italian Food Safari. 8.30 Let’s Brunch. 9.00 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. 9.30 River Cottage Road Trip. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Jimmy Little’s Gentle Journey. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 The Dome. 9.30 Anote’s Ark. 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon Building Off The Grid. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Desert Flippers. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Restoration Man. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Good Bones. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 How Close Can I Beach? 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

THURSDAY, February 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 How Deadly World. (PG) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 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) 2.05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 2.35 King Solomon’s Mines. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs. (2014, Masv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.15 Married At First Sight. (Mal, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mas) 1.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (Premiere) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Royal Wives Of Windsor. (PG, R) 12.20 Wentworth. (MA15+alv, R) 1.05 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 1.50 Parliament. 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (MA15+alv, R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG) 8.30 Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (R) 9.25 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. (PG) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Malv, R) 11.55 M: The City Hunts A Murderer. (Malsv, R) 1.55 The Little Drummer Girl. (Masv, R) 3.40 Inside North Korea’s Dynasty. (PGaw, R) 4.35 DesiAussie Family Tale of Electric Korma. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 Wife Swap Australia. (PGal) A social media mum and an old-fashioned country mum who lives a tech-free life swap lives. 9.45 Busted In Bangkok. (Malsv) Follows Thailand’s tourist police as they deal with tourists from all over the world. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Celebrity Obsessed: David Letterman. (MA15+a) The story of David Letterman’s stalker, Margaret Mary Ray. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social “experiment” continues. 9.00 The Equalizer. A former CIA operative helps others. 10.00 Murder For Hire: An Ex-Wife’s Revenge. (Mal) 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 The Horn. (Malm, R) 12.30 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 Bondi Rescue. (Return) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing. 8.00 Territory Cops. (Return) 8.30 Gogglebox. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A powerful judge railroads Carisi. 10.30 This Is Us. 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 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.35 Hard Quiz. 10.05 The Weekly. 10.35 You Can’t Ask That. 11.00 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. 11.50 Parks And Recreation. 12.15am Reno 911! 12.35 W1A. 1.05 Zapped. 1.40 The League Of Gentlemen. 2.10 QI. 2.40 Brassic. 3.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Fade To Black: Fight To The Death. 1.30 VICE. 2.05 Post Radical. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 NBL: Overtime. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films. 11.35 News. Midnight The Longest Day In Chang’an. 12.55 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. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 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 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 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.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.40 Offside. (2006, PG, Farsi) 9.20 One Role For Two. (2018, PG, French) 11.10 Out Of Africa. (1985, PG) 2.10pm The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 4.15 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.15 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.50 A Ghost Story. (2017, M) 9.30 Blood Simple. (1984) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 The Simpsons. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Beowulf. (2007, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+) 10.45 Young Sheldon. 11.35 Police Ten 7. 12.05am Quantum Leap. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Back Roads. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Indian Kitchen. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 The View From River Cottage. 7.30 The Incredible Spice Men. 8.00 Asia Unplated. 8.30 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food. 9.00 Food Heroes. 9.30 River Cottage Road Trip. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Red Earth Uncovered. 2.30 One Mob To C-Gen. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: Vai. (2019, PG) 10.05 News. 10.15 Skindigenous. 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Home Town. Noon Barnwood Builders. 2.00 How Close Can I Beach? 3.00 The Block. 4.00 First Time Flippers. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. (Return) 10.30 Raising House. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 10.00 Paul Murray Live: Our Town. 11.00 Late Programs.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS 35

JOBKEEPER JITTERS

Sensis CEO John Allan

Small business owners getting increasingly jittery about the loss of JobKeeper, according to Sensis survey Small businesses around the country are increasingly realising what the impact is likely to be on their livelihood when the Federal Government’s JobKeeper stops in just seven weeks. The January Sensis Business Index is showing increasing distress about the loss of the lifeline that saved hundreds of thousands

of businesses from going under due to the Covid-19 lockdowns. The survey is of 1,000 small business owners/managers across all states and across 10 business sectors. It was conducted by data insights platform Glow in the last week of January. 22% of the businesses surveyed had 50 employees or more and 53% of businesses had been operating for more than 10 years. The survey showed that

over the past three months, those owners saying the loss of JobKeeper will have a major impact on their business has grown from 29% in November, to 31% in December and now 39% in January. A further 51% of business owners said it will have a moderate impact with just 10% saying it will make no difference. “We can see over just three months that the attitude of business owners has changed,”

said Sensis CEO John Allan. “Despite a growing chorus of voices asking the Federal Government to keep JobKeeper in place for certain industries it doesn’t look like the Government will change its mind and that will put a lot of these businesses under pressure to survive”. Mr Allan said the survey showed businesses in Western Australia had a major change with the December figure of 12% saying the loss of JobKeeper would have a major impact jumping to an astonishing 56% in January. “Since taking the survey in January, where 56% of small-medium businesses felt the loss of JobKeeper would have a major impact, Perth has gone into a five-day lockdown and new restrictions have been introduced in Victoria. This is likely to exacerbate the loss of business confidence in both states and dent the performance of the local economy. Whilst WA’s impact is risen considerably there has also been a jump in NSW moving from 33% in December to 45% in the same period.” In November, 18% of business owners said the loss of JobKeeper would make no difference. That is now down to 10% overall and in Western Australia and the ACT it is just 4%. Looking at specific industries, of the 10 surveyed only two sectors saw a decrease:

The Construction sector went from 27% of businesses in December to 25% in January The Hospitality sector, surprisingly, dropped quite considerably from 37% in December to 21% in January Conversely, there were some big jumps: • 60% of Transport owners said the loss of JobKeeper would have a major impact up from just 25% in November and 35% in December • Finance and Insurance has nearly doubled from 30% in November to 59% in January • Health and Community Services from 24% in December to 36% in January • Manufacturing from 21% to 35%. Mr Allan said the biggest surprise was in the Retail sector which had gone from 42% in December and crept up to 43% in January. Mr Allan said he believed many businesses will turn to the JobMaker program which offers payments to businesses that increase their headcounts. “There is $200 per week available for employees aged 16 to 29 and up to $100 a week for employees aged 30 to 35. It adds up to $10,400 or $5,200 annually which will be a significant amount for some businesses.” Small business can begin claiming this week.

BUSINESSES URGED TO SIGN UP FOR NSW PROGRAM

A program designed to stimulate the dining, arts and tourism industries is set to be rolled out across the state. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the Dine and Discover NSW program is aimed at creating an economic boost for dining, arts and tourism businesses, impacted by Covid-19. He urged eligible Tweed businesses to take part in the program which encouraged

people to come out and enjoy businesses – safely – through the use of a voucher system. Mr Provest encouraged local businesses to register and get ready so they can hit the ground running when the program goes live. “We’ve heard loud and clear just how tough it has been for businesses in our community. This program will help reinvigorate the local economy and provide

customers with hip pocket relief,” Mr Provest said. Service NSW is launching a specialised app for participating businesses, so they scan and track voucher usage over the life of the program. After applying online, NSW businesses will be able to track the progress of the application through their MyServiceNSW Business Profile. Business owners will then

receive a step-by-step process on how to get ready. “With a high uptake of the vouchers expected across the state, the Business Profile provides one, easy-to-use location for businesses to stay on top of voucher transactions,” Mr Provest said. “All eligible businesses will receive an email from Service NSW with details on how to register. I also urge residents to do yourself a favour and download the Service NSW app now in anticipation of the rollout.” The program will be rolled out in a few steps to ensure a seamless customer experience. Phase one will include a pilot at The Rocks and in Broken Hill in early February. The pilot will then be expanded to the Northern Beaches, Sydney CBD and Bega Valley Shire Council, which is expected to commence in late February. The findings from the pilots will inform the state-wide rollout, expected to commence in March, that will run until 30

June 2021. Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, to spend in participating businesses. The vouchers will be divided into two categories: Two $25 vouchers to be used for eating in at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs from Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays. Two $25 vouchers to be used for entertainment and recreation, including cultural institutions, live music, and arts venues, available 7 days a week, excluding public holidays. The vouchers can only be used within businesses that have implemented a COVID Safety Plan and are registered as COVID Safe. For more information on Dine & Discover NSW business registration and eligibility, visit www.nsw.gov. au

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Australia’s first artisanal, alcoholic kombucha brewery VENTURA Brewing, a new craft brewery based in Murwillumbah is shaking up the craft beverage movement by launching Australia’s first artisanal, alcoholic kombucha range. As fans of the craft beer movement, co-founders Shanu Walsh and Dominic Hurley noticed a lot of the same thing – beverages that are predominately geared towards male beer drinkers, with hardly any premium ‘craft’ alternatives for the rest of us. “As newcomers to the industry we wanted to bring something new and different to the table that appealed to a broader audience, we loved the refreshing taste and creative flavours of regular kombucha so thought why not experiment with an alcoholic version” For the uninitiated, kombucha is a fizzy, fermented tea beverage that you may have seen taking over supermarket shelves of late. It’s full of probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and beneficial acids,

and is currently considered the fastest growing product in Australia’s functional beverage market with estimated annual sales of $200 million. Ventura’s Hard Kombucha is the same stuff except with a twist – alcohol, or should we say some extra kick. Although it’s important to differentiate between a pre-mixed alcoholic kombucha and Ventura’s Hard Kombucha which is made alcoholic through a unique double fermentation process rather than just mixing with a spirit base. “It’s the slow, hard, expensive way to brew it but the end result is in-comparable, the flavours are more integrated and the taste is a lot more balanced overall.” The boys started experimenting in the garage brewing 25L batches on a homebrew kit: “it took a while to find the right balance and because it’s such new field there’s basically no industry standards but we kept refining our technique, innovating new

methods and the feedback kept coming back positive until we finally had something we were really proud of.” The next step was turning this garage set up into a legitimate brewery. Being the kind of guys who aren’t afraid to bite off a little more than they can chew, the duo set to work, squaring off against the alcohol industry’s corporate status quo and building an entire brewery from scratch. The project panned out to be a two year long labour of love from concept to cup. In the fog of this new

$1000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS THE deadline for a $1000 scholarship to help some high school students heading to university pay for their text books is fast approaching Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said Clarence and Richmond Valley students nearing the end of high school or undertaking tertiary education and living in social housing or out-ofhome-care have until Friday to apply for a $1000 grant to help with their education expenses including text books, laptops, tutoring and course costs. “The scholarships help remove some of the barriers vulnerable students may face so they can focus their attention on the classroom instead.” Students are eligible to apply if they are:

• A social housing tenant or applicant, be living in crisis or supported accommodation or living in out-ofhome care; or • Studying in Year 10, 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or a TAFE equivalent, undertaking a schoolbased apprenticeship or traineeship or studying a Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject at school in 2021. Mr Gulaptis said the application process is quite simple and can be endorsed by a staff member at school, parent, guardian, carer, caseworker or support worker. The deadline for applications is Friday 19 February 2021. For more information and to apply visit www. facs.nsw.gov.au/scholarships.

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business endeavour while jumping through all the strict regulatory hoops, licencing, construction and funding hurdles, the thing that kept them going was everyone’s enthusiasm and positive feedback for the beverage itself: “we would bring it to parties, unassumingly leaving a full esky in the corner and every time it would be the first drink to run dry, that’s when we knew we were onto something” “It’s appealing because it’s a light, session-able, refreshing drink that tastes good without the excess sweetness of cider,

or the bitterness and bloating that comes with beer” Ventura provides a great alcoholic drink option for people who want an all natural, premium craft drink that still fits in with their balanced lifestyle. It’s attributes include: • Craft brewed in limited small batches using premium grade, all natural ingredients and fermented to 5% ABV; • Infused with fresh, organic herbs and botanicals for a flavour that’s smooth, aromatic and refreshing; • Available in 3 flavours; Original, Elderflower & Cucumber and Hibiscus & Rosemary; and • Gluten-free, low carb, low sugar with no artificial flavourings and preservatives. They have just released their first batch online with plans to build a tasting room open to the public in the near future. It will also be available in local liquor stores, and on tap at select restaurants and bars around the coast in the coming months.

Quick action gets troubled Ballina wind foiler towed to safety AN observation by our Northern Rivers Times journalist Halden Boyd and quick action by the Ballina Marine Rescue Unit and Ballina Surf Lifesaving Club has a seen a foil wind surfer returned safely to shore after an incident in the Richmond River on Valentines Day which turned nasty. Halden was attending a wedding event at the Ramada Hotel when he spotted the drama unfold starting at 11am after a young man was constantly blown over by almost gale force winds, finding it impossible to right his craft. “I was photographing a family wedding at the Ramada Hotel on the fourth floor when this poor fellow was blown over and was obviously in trouble. This went on for over and hour, and being an SES volunteer I called the Ballina Marine Rescue tower immediately and they were straight onto the job, which was fantastic”. “A person on a jet ski

The jet ski operator who towed the wind foil surfer back to safety.

from the Ballina Surf Club and the Ballina 30 Marine Rescue Vessel located the young man in the middle of the river, and he was eventually towed back to the safety of the shore. The conditions were atrocious and it was such a cool outcome,” Halden said. “My instructions from Marine Rescue were to keep a permanent eye on his position to aid the rescue retrieval and it worked out really well.” A duty officer at Ballina Marine Rescue said the incident highlighted the need for people with experience to only take to the water in small craft like foil wind sailing boards.

“Things on the water even inshore can change really rapidly, and we did receive other calls from the Ramada Hotel saying they were also concerned after we received the first call.” “Also what we want people to realise is that those undertaking these activities should also wear a lifejacket,” the duty officer said. “We also would like to ask is for people if they see things like this that they call Ballina Marine Rescue on 02 6686 3831 or if it is an emergency Triple 000.” “This was a great outcome and that is why we are here to help those in trouble.”

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STAR TRIBUTE FOR QUEEN

READY Freddie? Well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane is set to bring his brand-new Queen -Bohemian Rhapsody tribute show to the Gold Coast. The show, featuring all the favourite hits from We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are the Champions and Radio GaGa to A Kind of Magic, I want to Break Free, Another One Bites The Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody, heads to the Star Casino on the Gold Coast on March 6. Following a hugely successful 2019 sell-out tour, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody is returning with a the brand new show, combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums.

The hit movie Bohemian Rhapsody exposed this fantastic band to a much wider audience making Queen more popular than ever. Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock and the new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of this supergroup. Thomas with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert. What: Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody Where: Star Gold Coast When: March 6 Bookings www.ticketek.com.au

New face for NORPA A NEW executive producer has been named to produce public programs and work with local artists on opportunities for development and performance at NORPA. From March 10 Jenna Mathie (pictured) will take on the role, working closely with NORPA artistic director/CEO Julian Louis and the NORPA team to deliver an exciting and ambitious creative program for the company. Julian Louis said they were thrilled to have someone of Jenna Mathie’s calibre. “Jenna is a brilliant producer and project manager with a practice grounded in accessibility, inclusion and celebration of local artists,” he said. “We’re thrilled to be working with her to usher in this next important chapter in NORPA’s evolution as a leading theatre company creating new works from regional Australia.” Jenna joins NORPA

living on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar working with a range of organisations including AWESOME Festival, Country Arts WA, the West Australian Ballet and the epicentre of independent theatre making – The Blue Room Theatre – where she was instrumental in delivering their annual Summer Nights program, presentation seasons and from Perth Festival where facilitating their grants she worked as a producer and initiatives for the delivering local, national sector. and international work Jenna Mathie said she as well as overseeing was a passionate believer the festival’s expansive in the powerful role arts Connect Program and culture plays in all including arts industry parts of our community. development and creative “NORPA has a learning. reputation nationally With more than a for creating exciting, decade of experience as dynamic new Australian a highly skilled project work that is grounded leader and professional in the stories of collaborator, Jenna regional Australia. The has worked across opportunity to work in theatre, classical music, Northern Rivers NSW festivals and venues with NORPA, celebrating both nationally and local artists and stories, internationally. and presenting world For the past seven class touring works is years Jenna has been truly inspiring.”

Three bands unite for a very good cause WITH gigs drying up due to Lockdown very few people suffered a bigger economic downturn than musos – very few people and organisations except those that relied on donations. Now a group of local bands are getting together at the Gollan in Lismore on February 20 to not only get back out and play again but to raise money for one of their favourite charities – Sugarshine Farm. Falling Empires, Human Dinosaur Machine and Thundergod of The Multiverse will play at the Gollan Hotel in Lismore doors open at 8pm with admission $20 at the door and all proceeds going towards the farm. Falling Empires drummer Scott Vidler (pictured, third from left), who will play his first official gig with the band that night despite joining more than a year ago, said all the bands are keen to help out Sugarshine Farm. “This is a fundraiser benefit for Sugarshine Farm which is just outside of Lismore,” he said. “This was an idea put forward to a handful of musicians by our bass player Jem, he put the call out hoping to get bands and artist to contribute songs towards a compilation CD and he had such a good response that he’s got more than enough material for a CD. But it also inspired putting some

gigs on so we could actually promote some of the bands that want to put their hand up and be a part of it. “On last count he had enough bands for two CDs. “At the moment we’ve got two gigs lined up and the first is February 20 – with Falling Empires, HDM and Thundergod of The Multiverse – Thundergod and HDM have been going for a while – Jem and I are in Falling Empires. I’ve been with the band about a year ago now but they formed about four or five years back. We just got the call out and organized it for it and it’s just taken off from there. “It was an opportunity for us to have a gig but Jem’s really passionate about Sugarshine and one of our other

band members, Frank he volunteers down there and I’ve been out there a few times. We just think it’s a good cause worth supporting and I’ve got friends in HDM and they were quite happy to come along.” He said it was his first gig with the band which was really exciting and bringing them all together. “I was invited in with the previous bass player who I studied music with 20 years ago – we got three months into rehearsals and had to can it we sat around for four of five months waiting, waiting, waiting to go and play again,” Scott said. “Ever since we’ve been given permission to go and play again we’ve been rehearsing – going pretty hard at – its been good.

“I’ve been telling friends about the band for a while and it’s the first opportunity to show it off so I’m looking forward to that.” Sugarshine Farm provides rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for farm animals that have been abandoned, abused or are no longer able to be cared for safely according to owner operator of the animal sanctuary Kelly Nelder. “We were established in the Lismore region in 2014,” Kelly said. “Sugarshine is a registered charity that runs on a shoestring budget as all donations go directly to feeding and caring for these animals. “In the past seven years we’ve chosen to focus on the animals that other rescues were reluctant to deal with for a number of reasons relating to cost and difficulty, these are predominantly pigs and roosters however we also care for goats, bobby calves, turkeys, ducks, dingoes and sheep. “We are currently facing the greatest threat to our existence after a punishing year of donations halving due to Covid 19. We need your help.” What: Gig for Sugarshine Where: Gollan Hotel When: February 20 from 8pm Tickets: $20 at the door – proceeds to Sugarshine Sanctuary.

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New masterclass with Mandy and George BEING a powerful speaker isn’t about being technically perfect according to comedian Mandy Nolan. “It’s about using your natural voice and your authentic self. In a world full of fake news and social media hype, realness cuts through.” comedian and facilitator Mandy Nolan is presenting a Master Class in public and communication in tandem with academic and performer Dr George Catsi at the Currumbin RSL in late March. Mandy taught Emmy Award winning Hannah Gadsby who she says had the goods the minute she turned up. “Hannah was always very much herself right from the get go,” Mandy explained. “When we teach we tend to strip back what people are doing, rather than adding on. “Hannah’s success I believe is underwritten by her authenticity. It’s the jewel George and I search for with all our students.’ Mandy said Authentic You is a unique two-day Masterclass in public speaking and communications.

They are excited to be working with local business people and aspirants who want to kick off 2021 with a class that will be a game changer for them, both professionally and personally. Authentic You is the creative lovechild borne of Mandy and George’s diverse skillset and dynamic collaboration drawing down on Mandy’s 30 years as a comedian, five times published writer, professional facilitator (she just launched Jimmy Barnes latest book) and media commentator. George lectures in Design Thinking at UTS, he did his PhD on Persuasive performance and just last year he won an AWGIE for his film writing. George has also received the prestigious Kit Denton Fellowship for courage and excellence in performance writing. Together Mandy and George curate greatness, with participants able to break through to the next level in their public presentation. “So what is it to be authentic?” Mandy asked. “When it comes to speaking, it’s amazing what a challenge

Mandy Nolan and George Catsi

this can be, but nothing is more integral to creating powerful narratives. The search for authenticity in our

leaders and peers is driven by a fast changing world of conflicting or unsubstantiated messaging. There is a growing

need to find people who speak from a place of knowing and stand in a place of listening. Authentic Interactions can lead to motivation and clarity in decision making, risk taking, creative flows and group dynamics. “Understanding that you already have the tools is key to the process, and much of the work is identifying what part of your personal narrative you will use to convey your message. This is the art of storytelling – how humans have transcribed message and meaning across generations across history. Narratives influence behaviour and inspire action!” This is an intense face to face class tailored specifically to each participant’s particular needs. Where: Currumbin Ex Services Cost: $650 with Early Bird $590 until 3 March 2021 (includes lunch) Bookings: authenticyoumasterclasses. com Email: authenticyoumasterclass@ gmail.com

IDENTITY EXPLORED DOWN TOWN CHILDHOOD and identity are explored as part of two new solo exhibitions by Gold Coast based artists now on exhibition at Murwillumbah’s Gallery Down Town. An annex of the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery, Down Town – is just that down in the centre of Murwillumbah in the M Arts precinct between Knox Park and the Post Office. Gold Coaster Aaron Chapman will exhibit Purple is Black Blooming, alongside Origin of Identity by another artist from just over the border, Michael Stiegler. According to Aaron, Purple is Black Blooming reveals a deeply personal narrative, both mourning and celebrating the colourful imagination of childhood innocence. His rich colour photography considers childhood and the home, as people’s experiences inside these spaces have the potential to deliver the foundation for who we become. “I would like to invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences in their childhood home(s) and to consider how these significant physical environments protect intimacy, provide refuge and keep memories,” Chapman said. For Michael Stiegler his exhibition, Origin of Identity, showcases contemporary tribalism as an expression of identity and culture to reveal

Aaron Chapman, Everything’s A Ceiling 2019, photograph. modern mythology. It features large paintings, mixed media collages and vessels inspired by ancient and pagan mythology, but which depict modern identity and diversity. “Each artwork is an interpretation of what modern relics or artifacts could be, portraying individualism and self, rather than actual objects. The characters featured in my work represent how I see people from the inside, their inner selves,” Stiegler said. “We are thrilled to present these two artists as part of the Community Access Exhibitions Program at Gallery DownTown. Chapman and Stiegler

both have a unique contemporary practice and I’m excited to share these exhibitions with our audiences,” Tweed Regional Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said. Purple is Black Blooming and Origin of Identity continue until Tuesday, April 6. On Saturday, March 6, 11am-12pm (NSW), Michael Stiegler will present a Meet the Artist talk at Gallery Down Town, where he will provide insight into his artistic practice and exhibition. Then on Saturday March 20, 11am12pm (NSW), Aaron Chapman will be in conversation with Gallery director

Michael Stiegler, Terracotta Stamnos 2020, painting on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist. Susi Muddiman. Both events are free, and bookings are essential due to limited capacity. Contact Gallery Down Town on 0426 230 193 for reservations. Gallery Down Town is an annexe of Tweed Regional Gallery located in the creative hub of M|Arts Precinct, in the heart of Murwillumbah - upstairs at 1 Brisbane Street. For further details, visit artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ GalleryDownTown

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OLIVE COTTON AWARD ENTRIES OPEN ENTRIES are now open for one of the most prestigious biannual photographic portraiture award in Australia. Every two years the Olive Cotton Awards, hosted by the Tweed Regional Gallery, attracts both professional and emerging photographers from around Australia. Gallery director Susi Muddiman OAM said as the Award is acquisitive, it allowed for new and notable works to be added to Tweed Regional Gallery’s collection of Australian portraits. “We are very excited to open the prize up this year, allowing entrants to submit up to two works. We know this has been a really difficult period and that many artists have created new work during the pandemic. I think we may see a lot of self-portraits this time,” Ms Muddiman said. “The major award of $20,000 is generously funded

by the family of the late Olive Cotton, one of Australia’s leading 20th Century photographers.” The Friends of Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc. sponsor additional acquisitions through the Director’s Choice awards to the value of $4,000. The 2021 Award judge is Michael Cook, one of Australia’s most important photo media artists. A Brisbane-based artist of Bidjara heritage, Michael has worked in photography for more than 30 years. Since transitioning from commercial to fine art photography in 2009 Michael’s work has been included in major exhibitions all over the world. His work is held in collections that include the British Museum, National Gallery of Australia, Queensland Art Gallery/ Gallery of Modern Art,

Winner 2019 Olive Cotton Award, Belinda Mason, Taken 2019, lenticular, 66 x 100 cm. Collection of Tweed Regional Gallery, courtesy of the Artist National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery of Western Australia and Tweed Regional Gallery. Entries for the Olive Cotton Award close at 5pm on Sunday, May 2 2021. To enter, and for further information, visit artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.

au/PrizesAndAwards/ OliveCotton The finalists will be displayed at the Gallery from July 16 to September 19 2021. The announcement of the winners will be on Saturday July 17. Visitors can cast their own vote in the People’s Choice Award for the duration of the

Director’s Choice Acquisition 2019, Petrina Hicks, Cleopatra 2019, pigment print 120 x 100cm. Courtesy of Michael Reid, Sydney and This is No Fantasy, Melbourne exhibition. The finalist with the most votes receives $250, donated by the Friends of the Gallery.

‘Manus’ – a film screening and conversation with Angus McDonald

‘Behrouz Boochani’s Resistance’ portrait by Angus McDonald, artist and filmmaker.

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AWARD-WINNING artist and filmmaker Angus McDonald will present and discuss his short film ‘Manus’ at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on February 26, 2021. Profits from proceeds from this event, presented by Lennox Arts Board inc, will go to Human Rights Watch. ‘Manus’ is a short documentary about refugees held for years by the Australian government on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. It won multiple awards at film festivals in Australia and internationally. The secretly-filmed documentary centres on testimonials of those held

on Manus Island. These men include Behrouz Boochani, the subject of Angus’s Archibald People’s Choice Award prize-winning portrait. This portrait is currently on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery as part of the touring Archibald exhibition. ‘We need to recognise that those who arrive are not criminals or illegal. They are simply people running for their lives who seek our help and we need to begin helping them instead of adding further to their suffering. This is a film about humanity and solidarity,’ Angus said. Angus is a six-times

Archibald finalist and is an ambassador for Human Rights Watch Australia and Asia as well as World Vision’s KidsOff Nauru campaign. After the documentary screening, he will be in conversation with journalist Jenny Burgess. There will also be an audience Q and A, so come ready with your questions. The event is at Lennox Head Cultural Centre at xx pm, Friday 26th of February. Tickets are $22.50. Book online using: angusmcdonald.eventbrite. com.au Find Angus McDonald on Instagram and Twitter @ angusmcz

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Caldera rings with the sound of music JAZZ and Classical music will fill the air in Murwillumbah from March 19-21 as part of the inaugural Music in the Caldera Concert Series. The event, supported by Create NSW, will include a series of intimate performances by some of the finest artists from the Tweed in beyond all performed in some of Murwillumbah’s iconic Art Deco venues. Organizers believe it will be a chance to sink into classical, jazz and the captivating voices of talented vocalists and hope it will become an annual event. The producers Nick Clow and Peita Gardiman received funding for this concert series from Create NSW following a difficult time for many musicians during the Covid health crisis. “We wanted to put together a mix of classical, jazz, swing and blues music and bring some great music and atmosphere to Murwillumbah” says Nick. ‘We also hope we can make this concert series an annual event.” Tenor Ben Reynolds, accompanied by Beth Brooks on piano, will open the weekend of music on Friday, March 19 FILM REVIEW by Tania Phillips Synchronic (MA 15+) Cast: Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan Running time: 102 Mins Genre: Horror/Science Fiction ANTHONY Mackie and Jamie Dornan star as New Orleans paramedics who encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug.

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at the newly-refurbished, century-old Citadel. There will be a free concert in Knox Park on the Saturday morning, when Shani Forrester, followed by the Trombone Kellie Gang, will give the audience an exhibition of jazz, swing,

In a perfect storm of personal crises, their friendship and families are ripped apart by the mysterious pill’s bizarre effects. When Dennis’s (Jamie Dornan) oldest daughter suddenly disappears, Steve (Anthony Mackie) stumbles upon a terrifying truth about the supposed psychedelic that will challenge everything he knows about reality—and the flow of time itself.

blues and soul at the Makers and Finders Market. Bring chairs or blankets and eat lunch while enjoying music in the park. Saturday evening will feature a show at The Regent Cinema that pays tribute

to Ella Fitzgerald – ‘The Queen of Jazz’. This show is written and performed by the renowned singer, composer and music academic, Sharny Russell. She will be accompanied by renowned local saxophonist, Martha Baartz alongside Steve Russell, Brett Canning and Dave Sanders. A special feature follows this show when well-known local saxophonist and music teacher Jake Bryant will deliver a big, horn-driven sound with his specially-formed jazz/swing ensemble! The weekend rounds off with a classical concert on Sunday afternoon at The Regent Cinema with awardwinning young musical Charlie Priest (flute) and Hayden Mears (bassoon) supporting Louise King (cello). Louise King will be playing an unmissable selection of music by contemporary and emerging composers for solo cello under the show title ‘Into the Dreaming’ alongside her CD release of the same name. Tickets are on sale now. Due to Covid restrictions, capacity at the venues is limited, so don’t miss out! Tickets www.calderamusic.com.au

Emotional, twisted and visually stunning this is a movie that takes the usual gritty buddy-cop (ambo) trope and turns it not just on its head but round and round in what becomes a mix of science fiction and even horror. Made in 2019 Synchronic stars two of the men of the moment Anthony Mackie (Marvel) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey).

Laughing out-loud at the Hoey Moey LARRY Laughs Loud roving comedy club is one of the fastest growing comedy clubs on the Northern Rivers and they have been making waves with their recent Coffs Coast Comedy performances. Despite Covid restrictions and the ever-changing border rules, the one-woman driver behind the enterprise, Vanessa ‘Larry’ Mitchell (pictured) , is bringing another cackle of hilarious comedians to town in February. ‘We know how much of a hard time people all over the world are having at the moment, with so many unknowns about ‘what’s next’ for our country, so there has never been a more important time to spread the laughter’

says Ms Mitchell. By night, she’s a comedian, but by day she is a Mental Health First Aid training facilitator. “The two are so interconnected,” she explained. “Having a good laugh is so important for mental health. It’s an opportunity to disconnect from the world for a couple of hours and just immerse yourself in the absurdities of life”. February shows will feature the Gold Coaster Steve Allison, who has more than 30 years experience as a professional comedian. “Steve is usually off performing on Cruise Ships all over the world, so we are

very lucky to be able to take advantage of his disadvantage and bring him to the region for these gigs,” Ms Mitchell said. “My dream is to build up a regular comedy scene around Coffs, just like we have in the Northern Rivers region, with regular Open Mics for beginners and higher level shows to not only bring

professional showcases the area, but to also allow people who are serious about comedy a chance to work with the pros. “We have a very diverse scene around Lismore and have been able to run all female line ups, shows for International Day of People with a Disability as well as LGBTQI events. We also offer Public Speaking and Comedy Development workshops to the public.” Vanessa, described as the ‘Queen of Sass’ will be hosting these shows, and plans to delight you with her honest accounts of parenting, dating and all things female. If you shouldn’t say it in public, you can guarantee she

will. Taking a break from her literary project, ‘50 First Dates’ (aptly renamed ‘Teardrops on my Dildo), Vanessa is a cannonball of confidence and a firing squad of laughter on stage. Join Vanessa, Headline Act Steve Allison with supports Marcus Thorpe (Gold Coast) and the most recent winner of ‘Hard Quiz’ Odette Nettleton (Kyogle) for two incredible nights of laughter, January 19 at Hoey Moey and January 20 at Seaview Tavern Woolgoolga. Tickets $25 +bf from oztix. com.au. For more info email info@larrylaughsloud.com or phone 0413558200 or visit www.larrylaughsloud.com

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February 18, 2021

BEER REVIEWS 41

BOB’S BREW REVIEW

By Bob Anthony

Ballistic Oaken XPA

Montheith’s Phoenix IPA

BALLISTIC Oaken XPA There plenty of beers on the market with lots of initials – IPA, XPA - in their labels so it’s completely understandable to get confused when browsing the bottle shop. Adding to this confusion is Brisbane brewer Ballistic with their award-winning Oaken XPA. This is described as an Extra Pale Ale but you could be surprised if you expect an extra hoppy beer. The blend of oak in the brew, I think, masked that real predominant fruit/citrus expectation and makes this a very interested and well-balanced drop. It has a tight white head with a hazy copper appearance. The nose has hints of vanilla and a very subtle fruitiness which can leave you guessing before your first mouthful as to exactly where this ale is heading. However it is full bodied, slightly creamy in nature and not overly gassy. You’ll pick up to oak first which combines nicely with the hops and for those who expect a punch of citrus/fruit you might be initially a little disappointed. However the flavor does linger and leaves the palate with a refreshing amount of bitterness making it a good thirst quencher on a hot day. It doesn’t sit heavily in the gut There would be more than a few people who have had “experiences” with home brew – that could be either making or sampling it with varying degrees of success. It was until the mid-1990s when I moved into our first house in Tweed Heads that my interest in the art of beer making was aroused, thanks to a neighbour at the time. Doing the right thing, he welcomed me to the street and invited me in for a beer. Not on to refuse, I accepted the offer and sat down with him on his veranda but before I could say

and is quite sessionable but be warned, it is strong at 5.5 percent so don’t plan of doing too much if you are going to have a few. The Oaken XPA is a beer which can be enjoyed year round – refreshing in the warmer months and warming in the cooler ones It might go well with duck or a similar gamey meat dish or decent spicy sausage. If you are after a beer with a bit of body, take a shot at Ballistic Oaken XPA. BOB’s TIP Enjoy this in a tulip shape glass to appreciate served nice and cold however it does develop some slight changes in character as it warms a little. At around $21 a four pack of 375ml cans, it’s in the premium craft beer market. MONTEITHS Phoenix IPA From across the Tasman comes an offering from one of my favourite Kiwi brewers, Monteiths. This brewer based on the west coast of the South Island, is not one of your boutique craft operations but a brewery of some size and capacity and they do fantastic seasonal beers. So it was with interest I tried their Phoenix IPA. There are a couple of variations with IPAs – there is a more traditional English style which isn’t as hop-heavy as

anything, he had cracked open a tall bottle and poured out a couple of glasses. I noted that there was no label on the bottle and suspected the worst – home brew! To my surprise and pleasure, it was refreshing and tasted like beer – imagine that. He went on to explain the key points and elements to making decent home brew, which I took to heart and that started me on my beer journey. From making decent and drinkable home brew (of all types), my interest and passion in this universal drink has grown, along with an appreciation of those who devote their lives in search of creating new and interesting beers. The rise and rise of the craft beer market is a blessing in disguise for beer writers like me. Having been in the business of writing about all things to do with beer for more than

American IPAs nor as fragrant in both aroma and flavor. The Phoenix IPA sits more towards the English IPA with a decent malt component which tends to dominate the overall nature of the beer without it being boring. It has a clean clear appearance with a frothy head and a malt nose. I struggled to pick up on the hops nature of the brew and the initial mouthful also delivers more a malt flavor than anything else but that fades leaving a very subtle spice to the aftertaste which is very pleasant. It’s not an overpowering beer and one that you growing into, after a stubbies or two it is quite moreish. At 5 percent it is full strength but I am not sure if you could have a big session on this as you might feel “full” in the stomach after a few. It would be well-suited to roast lamb or something as simple as bangers and mash. While this brew want take you to any giddy heights, it’s worth flying into your bottle and trying this Kiwi offering BOB’s TIP Enjoy it anyway you please, straight form the impressive stubbie or in a tall glass. At around $22 per 330ml six pack, is competitively priced and available at major bottle shops.

20 years, there’s always a new brew to sample, a new festival to experience and new people to meet. My approach to beer is that it is a very personal thing and as such, I am very reluctant to rate it. What I might consider a great beer might not appeal to someone else. Some drinkers like dark beers, some don’t and as such beer, like art, music or food is entirely up to the individual in what they like and don’t like. However I enjoy bring new beers to the attention of beer drinkers and something I don’t mind straying off the path and trying ciders, ginger beers and a range of other brewed beverages. I thank the Northern Rivers Times for the opportunity to continue to share my passion for beer and those who make it with, Cheers

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February 18, 2021

MOTORING

MASERATI CHANGES AND UPGRADES FOR 2021 All models in the Maserati range have been sleekly restyled.

Maserati Quattroporte Maserati Ghibli

By EWAN KENNEDY Maserati has renewed the entire range with the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante SUV with styling refreshes and a substantial upgrade to the multimedia system in terms of both appearance and technology. The MY21 versions feature a new front grille and the rear light clusters. The latter have a boomerang shape inspired by that of the late1990s by Giugiaro’s 3200 GT. MASERATI GHIBLI This new front grille is characterised by a distinctive feature: the Maserati tuning fork. It comes in chrome in the GranLusso trim and in even more aggressive, sportier Black Piano in the GranSport trim. It has with a “boomerang design” rear lights inspired by many historic Maserati

models. The clusters are produced in two versions: black for the attractive “Black pack” trims and lighter for the more refined GranLusso trims. This is achieved

GranLusso badge at the base of the front guards, the body-colour side skirts and on the 19-inch Poseidone alloy wheels. Externally, the

side skirts, red brake calipers. It sits on 20inch Urano polished alloy wheels.

GranSport features adaptive full LED Matrix headlights. It features Black Piano inserts on the front bumper, the GranSport badge on the front guards, body-colour

The Maserati flagship, the Quattroporte has a modified front grille to the same design as the Ghibli. It comes in chrome for the GranLusso trim and Black Piano for GranSport. At the rear, Quattroporte also adopts the new boomerang design light cluster. Quattroporte GranSport features centre and side air intakes which improves cooling. The bumper’s lower fascia is linked to the grille with aerodynamic-inspired splits. The has a striking composition of the central panel and the two cut outs at the outside edges that

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instrument cluster. There’s a large tacho and speedometer. Much of the plastic from the previous versions has been replaced with real anti-dazzle flat glass covers over the instruments. “We’re delighted to welcome the MY21 range of vehicles to Australia and New Zealand,” says Glen Sealey, Chief Operating Officer of Maserati Australia and New Zealand. “With these new models, the imminent arrival of the Ghibli hybrid and full complement of highperformance Trofeo editions, and the arrival of the all-new MC20 supercar, 2021 is set to be an exciting year for Maserati.” MODEL RANGE Levant 350: $127,000 Levant GranLusso & GranSport: $146,990 Levant S GranLusso & GranSport: $182,490 Levant GTS: $268,990 Levant Trofeo: $336,990 Ghibli: $144,990 Ghibli GranLusso & GranSport: $168,990 Ghibli S GranLusso & GranSport: $175,000 Quattroporte: $210,990 Quattroporte GranLusso & GranSport: $227,990 Quattroporte S GranLusso & GranSport: $269,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Maserati dealer for driveaway prices.

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February 18, 2021

MOTORING TEST DRIVE 43

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY The fifth member of the Mitsubishi SUV family which together account for about two-thirds of all the Japanese company’s Australian sales. Indeed, only one traditional passenger car, the small Mirage hatchback, has survived the trend towards SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Launched here in December 2017 the Eclipse Cross fits into the space between the compact ASX and the medium-large Outlander (all three sit on what is effectively the same platform), with the Pajero Sport and the large Pajero at the top of the tree. Eclipse Cross was launched in December 2017 and now comes with four variants: ES 2WD, LS 2WD and AWD, Aspire 2WD, and Exceed 2WD and AWD. Driveaway prices range from $30,490 to $43,990. A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version will be added later this year. STYLING The latest update to Eclipse Cross arrived in November 2020 with some minor styling changes including some tweaks to the Mitsubishi Dynamic Shield grille and headlights, an upgrade of daytime running lamps to LED and new-design 18-inch alloy wheels. What doesn’t change is the flowing coupe-like roofline that’s currently

in vogue and which gives the vehicle an attractive and stylish profile. Mitsubishi’s has listened to its critics and replaced the previous split rear windscreen, which restricted visibility, with a conventional single window. INTERIOR The interior of the Eclipse Cross has a neat and functional design with most features easily accessible. The instrument panel has carbon and piano black accents as do the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. The lower dash, centre console, arm rests and air vents all have a high finish silver trim. Eclipse Cross has the feel of a larger vehicle with plenty of head, leg and elbowroom in the front. The seats are wide and comfortable enough for long-distance travel. The 2020 upgrade added 140mm to the length of the Eclipse Cross all of which went into providing extra rear legroom and/or luggage space. The latter has been increased from 341 to 405 litres, expandable to 1149 with the rear seatbacks folded. There’s plenty of space in the rear seats with the added convenience of eight-step sliding and reclining adjustments. They can be moved up to 200 mm to adjust between rear legroom and boot space. Taller occupants will appreciate the tilt feature of the rear seats. Storage includes

a large doublecompartment glovebox, centre console with sunglass tray and underfloor cargo box. POWERTRAIN All models are powered by a new-design lighter 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine with peak power of 110 kW at 5500 rpm and 250 Nm of torque from 2000 to 3500 revs. They have a CVT automatic with eight programmed manual overrides operated via paddle shifters. The AWD LS and Exceed variants use the latest Mitsubishi Super All-wheel Control with Auto, Snow and Gravel drive modes At this stage Mitsubishi Australia has no plans to add the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, available in overseas markets. Instead, as mentioned above, a plug-in hybrid electric variant will arrive later in 2021 featuring the newest version of the PHEV hybrid powertrain with one front and one rear high-power electric motor, a large-capacity drive battery and a 2.4-litre MIVEC engine with a single-speed planetary gearbox. INFOTAINMENT The multimedia system uses the Mitsubishi Smartphone Link Display Audio connectivity system and displayed on an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen at the top of the dashboard. The buttons are large and conveniently positioned for driver access.

The only integrated satellite navigation comes with the top-spec Exceed model and uses the TomTom satellite navigation system6. Other models require smartphone-paired navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard on all models although they are plug-in rather than wireless. Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB+) where available is also standard across the Eclipse Cross range. There are two USB ports in the front console. Audio systems range from four speakers in the ES, six in the LS up, and to the 510-watt eight-speaker Mitsubishi Power Sound System in the Aspire and Exceed. SAFETY Comprehensive passive safety features are based on Mitsubishi’s RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) impact safety body and seven airbags, including for driver and front passenger, side, curtain and driver’s knee positions. All variants also get ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist; active stability and traction control; active yaw control; forward collision mitigation; IsoFix child seat mountings; rear view camera; and hill start assist. The LS adds lane departure warning; automatic headlights, windscreen wipers and high beam; and rear

parking sensors. The newly-added Aspire model gets rear cross traffic alert; blind spot warning; lane change assist; adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go; head-up display; 360-degree ‘overhead’ cameras; and front parking sensors. Extra safety equipment in the flagship Exceed includes a head-up display that can show up to 10 features as well as an ultrasonic miss-acceleration mitigation system that reduces the chance or severity of impact with obstacles when the driver accidentally presses the accelerator when stationery or at speeds up to 10 km/h. DRIVING As with most in its class Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is designed primarily for urban driving and as such the suspension is set up for a compliant ride which offers comfort over bumps and common road irregularities. It is an easy car to navigate around the city and shopping centres and is able enough once at speed on highways and sturdy on unsealed roads. The front seats are supportive and able to cater for broadshouldered occupants. Both front seats are electrically adjustable in the Exceed and the driver’s seat only in the Aspire. The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach. Visibility is fine all round now that the aforementioned horizontal bar across the rear window has been removed. The 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine is nicely

responsive, quiet and well-suited to the on-road conditions for which it’s designed. Handling is pretty good for an SUV with less body roll than others in its class that we’ve driven. Steering is wellweighted but we would prefer more feedback. Our Exceed test car featured Mitsubishi’s all-wheel-drive system which provided extra stability during the wet conditions that we experienced but also more composure during corners and roundabouts as well as a more settled drive overall. The 1600 kg brakedtrailer towing capacity is better than the ASX (1300kg) and equal to the Outlander. Fuel consumption is listed at 7.3 litres per 100 kilometres with 2WD and 7.7 L/100 km with AWD. During our extended test of the AWD Exceed we averaged 9.2 L/100 km. SUMMING UP Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a capable and affordable vehicle that should be on the test schedule for any potential small-medium SUV buyer. There’s a high level of standard safety equipment even in the entry level ES topped up in the range-topping Exceed. Although Mitsubishi has joined the move towards longer standard warranties by extended the time limit to five years, we do question the decision to leave the distance limit at the previous 100,000 kilometres. If you’re used to averaging more than 20,000 km a year then you’ll need to factor this into your purchasing decision.

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February 18, 2021

RURAL NEWS

$1 million ‘second prize’ still good news for saleyards By Tim Howard A $1 million Federal Government bushfire recovery grant will allow the Grafton Regional Livestock Selling Centre to make valuable upgrades to its infrastructure, but is only second prize for the centre. Originally the Clarence Valley Council-owned centre was slated to get a new roof over the saleyard hardstand

area, but quotes for the work, ranging between $1,015,250 for partial coverage to $2,042,397 for full coverage, were too rich for the council budget. Council consulted its Saleyard Advisory Committee which decided a stage roofing program was not desirable and pressed ahead with a program that could be funded by the $1 million Drought Communities Program.

Council general manager Ashley Lindsay said the council voted to approve this in November last year and although it was not the first choice to upgrade the saleyards, it would still provide needed improvements and a lasting benefit to the centre. Mr Lindsay said $1 million would be for: • Installation of a double deck unloading ramp • improved scanning process, including installation of a six-way air draft, installing stack pens and upgrades of the existing scanner and scales. • Install rubber flooring • Upgrade grass paddock fencing • Upgrade pen fencing/ gates • Install CCTV cameras The grant will fund $100,000 of detailed planning and $50,000 of project management. Page MP Kevin Hogan said the $1 million grant would upgrade

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local businesses can keep operating.” Mr Lindsay said good numbers of cattle going through the saleyards in the past 12 months had generated a better return for the council. “On a cash basis we would have made a small profit on the year, although that doesn’t factor in depreciation,” he said.

RESIDENTS NATIONAL BUSHFIRE SURVEY THE Australian National University’s Research School of Psychology is conducting an Australian National Bushfire Health and Wellbeing Survey. The Australian National Bushfire Health and Wellbeing Survey’ is being conducted by researchers at ANU, led by Professor Iain Walker in the Research School of Psychology. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) with the help of of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research (EPCDR) Initiative. All people whether or not affected by bushfire are being urged to consider being involved in the research. The survey is open to all persons who are aged 18 years or older, have lived in Australia since August 2019, and can read and write English well enough to complete the survey. The research aims to improve the understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of individuals in bushfire and smoke-affected communities across Australia. In the survey ANU will investigate people’s experience with bushfire and bushfire-smoke and how this interacts with physical and mental health, lifestyle, and connection to community and land.

Information gathered from the survey will inform the ongoing mental health needs of individuals and communities, with practical implications for directing local and national resilience strategies for bushfire recovery. The research will have a broad impact by delivering outcomes to diverse communities across the nation, with potentially wide-ranging implications for responding to other forms of natural disaster. It is intended that the outcomes of the research appear in scientific publications and be communicated by methods such as conference presentations, student research theses, media updates, and similar. People can complete the survey via this link: https://psychology. anu.edu.au/research/projects/ australian-national-bushfire-healthand-wellbeing-study-bushfirestudy

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February 18, 2021

RURAL NEWS 45

Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY THERE were 358 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 9th February 2021. Numbers were well down compared to last week in a mixed quality yarding. Good bullocks & cows were well supplied, however the market was slightly easier with most sales back by around 10c/kg. Although it was back, there were still some excellent results. The bulk of the young cattle were of lesser quality which reﬂected a cheaper market, again, the better quality stock saw pleasing results. Sale Highlights include:

A/c Paul Van Den Berg sold Angus Steers 446.2c/kg averaged 440kg - $1,963.28 p/hd A/c L Towns sold Angus Cross Steers 428.2c/kg averaged 457.5kg - $1,959.02 p/hd A/c D Corfe sold an Angus Heifer 325.2c/ kg weighed 575kg - $1,869.90 A/c Gordonbrook sold Brangus Cows 302c/kg averaged 556.7kg - $1,681.13 p/hd A/c DM Harrison sold a Limousin Cross Vealer Steer 500c/kg weighed 265kg $1,325.00 A/c DM Harrison sold a Limousin Cross Vealer Heifer 542.2c/kg weighed 190kg -

$1,030.18 A/c Dan & Ericia Shipman sold a Droughtmaster Vealer Steer 518.2c/kg weighed 255kg - $1,321.41 A/c JT & TG O’Brien sold Brangus Cross Vealer Steers 540.2c/kg averaged 265kg $1,431.563 p/hd

A/c Benjamin Simpson sold a Speckle Park Cross Vealer Steer 574.2c/kg weighed 190kg - $1,090.98 A/c D Corfe sold an Angus Vealer Steer 662.2c/kg weighed 150kg - $993.30 A/c Terry Fitzgerald sold an Angus Vealer Steer 690.2c/kg weighed 120kg - $828.24.

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Market Report FROM FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY AGENTS yarded a total of 1,132 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 10 February. The yarding consisted of a good supply of vealers and weaners along with a small oﬀering of yearlings. Young cattle were fairly good quality however there were increased numbers of crossbred cattle at this week’s sale. Restockers purchased the majority of the young cattle with very few remaining local. Cows overall continued to sell well with an average of 283.8c/kg and top price of 360.0c/kg. 2 head sold for a top return of $2,163.00. Cows and calves topped their market at $2,720.00. Heifer prices were slightly down on last week reaching a top of 568.2c/kg and averages of 409.8c/kg and 319kg. 1 heifer sold achieved a return of $2,060.37. An increased number of bulls in the sale reached a top of 339.2c/kg and averaged 301.6c/kg and 642kg. Steer and bullock prices saw a minor drop but an increased yarding of 250 head. Steers sold to a top of 650.2c/kg and averaged at 474.1c/ kg and 292kg with 3 head selling

for a return of $2,335.36. Bullocks topped at 364.2c/kg with averages of 345.1c/kg and 552kg. 2 British White bullocks achieved a return of $2,336.25. The vealer market remained strong this week with 363 yarded. Prices reached 700.2c/kg and averages of 507c/kg and 243kg. 1 head sold saw a return of $1,862.76. Ray White Rural Casino/Kyogle held a two day store sale on Thursday 11 & Friday 12 February. Thursdays yarding saw 1569 young cattle come through the NRLX. Heifers reached a top of 580.2 c/kg averaged 531.1c/kg and 242. Steers topped their market a 684.2c/kg and averaged 517.5c/kg and 312kg. Friday’s sale consisted of 1267 breeding stock all sold via open auction. Cows and calves saw a top return of $3,320.00 whilst cows reached $2,275.00 and heifers hit $2,750.00. This Thursday 18 February will see the NRLX host the Yulgilbar Genetics Commercial female sale with 700 head booked in. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will also be holding a joint store sale on Friday 19 February with good numbers expected.

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Lismore Market Report FROM TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 220 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday. Quality was generally good & prices were high. A good yarding of cows sold well with heavy cows selling from $2.80 to $3.18/kg for returns of $1700 to $2450. Bulls sold for $3.06/kg. Darren Black’s Brangus bull $2633.

Prime yearlings were bought by butchers & restockers with Hereford steers $4.68/$1562. Brangus heifers $5.06/kg, $1467. Well bred weaner steers sold from $4.85 to $6.20/kg and lightweights $6.60 to $7.16/kg. Charolais & Limousine vealer heifers $5.36 to $5.54/kg, $1200 to $1500. Lightweight heifers $5.54 to $6.10/kg.

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February 18, 2021

46 RURAL NEWS

PROTECT CATTLE FROM PINKEYE AS SEASON HITS WITH the cattle pinkeye minimise its spread within a characteristics, such as commingling of cattle during season upon us, North Coast producers are urged to quickly lessen risks to cattle and the spread of herd infection. Pinkeye, blight or Infectious bovine keratoconjuntivitis (IBK) is an eye infection seen in cattle and thought to be caused by bacteria from the Moraxella family. Experts describe it as a painful, debilitating condition that can markedly impact animal productivity. It can cause inflammation and in severe cases, temporary or permanent blindness and often impact calves and young stock. Most cattle producers are familiar with pinkeye but may need help to treat it and

herd. North Coast Local Land Service District Veterinarian Jocelyn Todd reminded producers to be aware of pinkeye leading into mid to late summer to minimise its adverse animal welfare outcomes and the costs involved with treatments as well as lost production. Signs of the disease in cattle can include: • Increased tear production (cattle may show a wet or dirty stain down the side of the face) • Increased sensitivity to sunlight (blinking a lot or holding eyes closed) • The cornea (eyeball) may

become cloudy or bluish, and a white or pink spot or ulcer may appear in the centre of the eye • In severe cases, the ulcer may progress to affect the whole eye, including the inner chamber. Pinkeye risk factors include stress, dusty conditions, high fly numbers, bright sunlight and physical irritation (such as thistles or sharp grass seeds). Other individual

unpigmented eyelids and protuberant eyes, further contribute to susceptibility. Ms Todd said treatment of pinkeye is generally successful and should be initiated as early as possible to minimise spread within the herd – with the most common treatment being an antibiotic cream and an eye patch for affected cattle. Other treatment options include: • Systemic antibiotic injections • Segregating affected animals • In severe cases or very valuable animals, treatment by a private veterinarian Common pinkeye prevention methods include reducing mustering, yarding and

risk periods, removing physical risks such as thistles and grass heads, and reducing the local fly population by using effective registered fly control products and encouraging dung beetles which bury the dung in which the flies breed. A vaccine to help prevent pinkeye is available, but producers may need to seek veterinary advice about use depending on your situation. For more information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment or vaccination, head to the DPI Primefact Pinkeye in cattle (nsw.gov.au) or contact your Local Land Service district veterinarian.

Mouse explosion after bumper harvest AS hordes of destructive rodents continue to eat their way across the state, NSW farmers are being urged to prepare now for the sowing season Recent plentiful rain has been life changing for many NSW farmers, but it has also provided a fertile breeding ground for a mouse explosion that is threatening parts of the state in plague-like proportions. The outbreak has been steadily growing with fastbreeding mice now carpeting the state’s central west and north west as they feast on harvest leftovers and enjoy the warm weather. The crisis has not yet been formally declared a plague, but agronomist and NSW Young Farmers deputy chair, Martin Murray, said it is definitely plague-like in central western districts like Coonamble, Armatree and Gulargambone. “A lot of areas have bad mouse numbers, but many areas are probably hotspots

and they are certainly in plague-proportions there,” Mr Murray, who farms at Delungra near Inverell, told The Muster. “They are certainly making a mess getting into vehicles and getting into aircon and just making an absolute mess.” The other issue they have been creating is for grain storage with mice regularly eating their way through plastic silo bags, with foxes often then jumping in to get to the mice. “They are wreaking havoc on them, the one I had at my place I pulled it up just before Christmas and you’d think someone had shot holes in the bottom of it where mice were gnawing through and getting into it,” he said. It seems the outbreak is now heading further south with NSW Farmers Ag Science Committee Chair, Alan Brown, a grazier in the Wagga Wagga area, reporting increasing populations in his district. “It appears as though it is

heading that way,” Mr Brown said, when asked what the mouse situation was there. “There are very heavy mouse populations around and I am seeing them everywhere I go. We had a big harvest so there is plenty of food around for them.” Mr Brown believes the best option for farmers is to use seeds coated with the zincphosphide-based chemical, Mouse-Off, to bait the mice immediately after sowing winter crops. One coated seed is enough to kill one mouse and, he says, it leaves no residue that could potentially harm other predators. The coating also makes

the baited seeds a dark, mottled colour making them unattractive to birds, he said. Mr Brown says when an outbreak is not so large, farmers simply buy sterilised Mouse-Off treated seeds and spread them on their fields. But given the substantial numbers of mice, Mr Brown says this won’t cut it as it is too slow and expensive to do the job needed, especially when considering the size of some farms. Mouse explosion means mobile seed treatment plants needed Mr Brown said setting up mobile seed treatment plants where required so that farmers can have their own seed treated is an efficient and cost-effective measure. “The treated grain will then all get picked up by the mice,” Mr Brown said. “When the farmer spreads the baited grain you only need to be put one kilo per hectare and this is about three grains per square metre, so it is very minimal. One grain is enough

to kill a mouse.” Mr Brown says this mobile treatment system was used in 2012 when the last mouse plague hit the area. He said a plant was set up on a farm near Wagga Wagga and then further south at Walbundrie and proved successful at controlling the outbreak. “At the moment Mouse-Off is not hard to get but it is very expensive and when the pressure comes on, they just can’t produce enough of it and that’s why we need the mobile plants so farmers can have their own grain treated,” he said. “By doing that you sidestep the sterilisation process because you don’t need to sterilise the grain if you are just feeding more of the same seed that you have just sown. “The critical time is immediately after you have sown because that is when the mice are starving, and they are very clever because they know the drill rows have got seed in them.”

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Plants most at risk after Black Summer megafires AUSTRALIA’S 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires severely impacted hundreds of plant species. While the prospects of recovery for most appear to be good, some species remain vulnerable, according to research published by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. The researchers compared remotely sensed satellite fire hotspot data with records of plant occurrence from herbarium collections to discover the plant species and ecosystems impacted in the burnt areas. CSIRO researcher Dr Robert Godfree said the fires burned close to eight million hectares of forest, woodland and shrubland across the south-east of Australia. Many of the fires occurred in ecosystems that make up a globally significant biodiversity hotspot. “The scale of these fires and the number of plant species and communities affected was unprecedented for the region,” Dr Godfree said. The researchers found that 11 megafires each more

than 100,000 hectares in size combined with many smaller fires to extensively burn 17 major vegetation types, including remnant rainforests and diverse eucalypt forests and woodlands. More than 800 native plant species had more than half of their populations burn, with some experiencing fire across their entire ranges. An unusual feature of the 2019-2020 fire season was that many widespread species were among those severely affected. The researchers also studied the bushfire recovery traits of more than 200 plant species and found that most, including many rare species, are resilient to fire. “These results suggest that we can be a little more optimistic about the ability of many plant species to recover after the fires,” Dr Godfree said. However, the researchers found that targeted recovery efforts will probably be needed to support vulnerable species that are killed by fire. These include epiphytic orchids, which grow on other plants and lost much of their habitat during the fires. “Unburnt areas that contain

Post-fire recovery of wet sclerophyll forest on the southern coastal ranges of NSW. In this location fire mainly affected the understory and tree ferns were among the first species to reshoot. Photo: Robert Godfree these species are now scattered across the landscape and these take on added importance for conservation,” Dr Godfree said. “The scale of the Black Summer bushfires has also clearly left some ecosystems at risk, particularly remnant Gondwanan rainforests. In some parts of NSW more than three-quarters of remaining rainforests burnt. “Many rainforest species living in remnant forests that don’t often burn tend not to cope well with fire. “The ranges of some of

these species have potentially shrunk, leaving the populations very vulnerable to further disturbance and changes in climate. “The scale of the fires also means that recovering populations of even widespread species may need additional assistance to prevent adverse impacts of disease, grazing by feral animals, and drought.” Implications of the 2019–2020 megafires for the biogeography and conservation of Australian vegetation was published today in Nature

Communications. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21266-5 The Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research is a joint venture between Parks Australia’s Australian National Botanic Gardens and CSIRO. Additional information on plant impacts • The Black Summer fires burnt more than seven million hecatres of eucalypt forests and woodlands and more than 300,000 ha of rainforest. • An estimated 816 vascular plant species had more than 50 per cent of their populations or ranges burn. • More than 150 species of native vascular plants are estimated to have experienced fire across 90 per cent or more of their ranges. • Species particularly vulnerable to the bushfires include epiphytic orchids, which grow on trees, and fire-sensitive rainforest species. • More than three quarters of rainforest communities were burnt in parts of New South Wales. These contain many ancient Gondwanan plant lineages that are now only found in small, fragmented ranges.

21ST CENTURY WATER SECURITY MEANS SMART WATER OPTIONS WATER Northern Rivers says that a rescission motion proposed for Rous County Council this week would take us backwards. On Wednesday 17 February Rous County Council will vote on a that will significantly alter the decision made on 16 December, 2020.This rescission motion put forward by Cr Sharon Cadwallader, Cr Robert Mustow and Cr Sandra Humphrys will set out to pass

the original motion without three key elements that are crucial to stopping this destructive, disrespectful and unconscionable dam. The three key elements they want to eliminate are: 1. The receipt of the Traditional Owners statement of opposition 2. Authorise the General Manager to cease all work on the Dunoon Dam 3. That the orderly exit from Dunoon Dam include

the revocation of zoning entitlements and disposal of land held for the purpose of the proposed Dunoon Dam. In response to this rescission motion, WATER Northern Rivers invited community members to write Thank You postcards to the Rous Board for stopping the Dunoon Dam. There was an overwhelming response. In just 15 days, after hundreds of volunteer hours and many conversations, 915 people

from across the Northern Rivers have signed the postcards in support of the decision made on 16 December 2020 to cease all work on the Dunoon Dam. That That is on top of the 90% of submissions made against the dam during Rous County Council’s public exhibition of the Integrated Water Management Plan. Of the 915 people who signed the postcards 35% were from Byron Shire, 10%

were from Ballina Shire, 47% from Lismore City Council, and 8% from Richmond Valley Council and other areas. Only 6% were from the area directly impacted by the proposed Dunoon Dam, a fact that proves the movement for Smart Water Options is broadly supported across the region. In total 45% were from Coastal areas with 65% from the Hinterland.

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Some popular subtropical native street trees IF you are walking or driving through the Northern Rivers in February, particularly along Wyrallah Road in Lismore, you can’t miss the beautiful ornamental native trees with dark glossy leaves and long white scented flower spikes, which fall gently like soft ringlets (pictured, top). This popular subtropical street tree, with a lovely shape, is being enjoyed this month by many birds and insects. Buckinghamia celsissima or ivory curl is a perfect street tree. It is stunning in larger gardens and can be pruned into a smaller shrub or hedge. It prefers a sunny position, but will grow in some shade. It will grow from one to four metres in a restricted site or up to 30 metres in an ideal situation. Preferring a warm place, it can tolerate light frosts. You can make a bush tucker drink from the nectar-rich flowers, which are also a favourite with birds and insects. The native frangipani (Hymenosporum flavum) has beautifully fragrant clusters of flowers which open as cream flowers (pictured, right) in spring and turn to a brighter yellow into early summer. Some flowers have red centres. The common name frangipani refers to the its wonderful scent, similar to the frangipani we know. Planting a native is a great idea to attract nature into your garden. It has large, glossy leaves, a slender trunk and a sculptured shape. It can grow to twenty metres in ideal conditions but usually remains around eight to ten metres. This plant should be planted where the scent can reach the

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house or welcome visitors. It can tolerate many soil types but prefers well-drained soils, with a high organic content and flowers best in full sun. A small compact shrub variety, known as ‘gold nugget’ is also available. This only grows to around a metre high and wide and can form an attractive low hedge. Its flowers are golden yellow. Both Buckinghamia celsissima and Hymenosporum flavum are included in the Australian Native Plants Society’s list of low flammability plants. A fast-growing evergreen native tree with dense clusters of rose-pink flowers (pictured, below) in pompoms is the pink euodia or evodia (Melicope elleryana). It will attract nectar-feeding wildlife to your garden. Growing from five to eight metres in height, it can reach 25 metres in the rainforest. It flowers better in full sun but can grow well in part shade. It is suitable as a screening tree.

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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE The perfect make-ahead blueberry cheesecake dessert

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250g plain sweet biscuits 125g butter, melted 3 teaspoons gelatine powder 1/4 cup boiling water 2x 250g packets cream cheese, softened

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FENNEL PORK CHOPS WITH POTATO AND APPLE MASH 15 MIN PREP

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Step 1 Place the pork chops on a large baking tray. Place the ground fennel in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Press the fennel mixture firmly on each side of the pork chops. Cover and set aside in the fridge until required.

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4 ( approximently 220g 2 cm thick pork loin chops, fat trimmed) 1 tbs ground fennel or 2 table sppons of fennel seed , ground Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 kg pontiac potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 2 golden delicios apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped. 185ml (3/4 cup) olive oil 2 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced 50g butter, chilled, cubed. 2 bunches rocket, ends trimmed, washed, dried 1 tbs balsamic vinegar

STEP 2 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and apples, and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. STEP 3 Meanwhile: heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the onions and garlic, and

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cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the onion is soft. Remove from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onion and garlic to a small, heatproof bowl. Cover and set aside. Reserve the oil.

each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with another 1 tablespoon of the oil and the remaining chops.

STEP 4 Drain the potatoes and apples. Place in a food processor with the butter and process until mixture is smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Return potato mixture to the saucepan, cover to keep warm, and set aside.

STEP 6 Mix the rocket and onion mixture together in a bowl. Use a whisk to whisk the vinegar and the remaining reserved oil in a small bowl.

STEP 5 Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the chops and cook for 3 minutes

STEP 7 To serve, spoon the potato and apple mash onto serving plates and top with the chops and onion mixture. Serve with the rocket mixture and drizzle with the dressing.

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EASY 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vallina bean paste 300ml thickened cream, whipped 300g fresh/ frozen blueberries icing sugar mixture, to decorate

METHOD STEP 1 Grease a 6cm-deep, 20cm-round (base) springform pan. Process biscuits until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add butter. Process until just combined. Press mixture over base and side of prepared pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm. STEP 2 Sprinkle gelatine over boiling water in a heatproof jug. Whisk with a fork until gelatine is dissolved. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. STEP 3 Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in gelatine mixture until combined. Fold in whipped cream, then 1 cup blueberries. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining blueberries over cheesecake. Cover, refrigerate overnight (see notes, to freeze). STEP 4 Remove cheesecake from pan and transfer to a plate. Dust with icing sugar. Serve. TOP TIPS: When freezing cover cheesecake with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze for up to three months. Serve cheesecake frozen or thaw in fridge overnight. Can also be frozen in slices. Use warm knife to cut.

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ACON launches new LGBTQ counselling service A NEW counselling service spearheaded by ACON, Australia’s largest sexuality and gender diverse health organisation, will give LGBTQ community members more options in accessing inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health care and support. Pride Counselling provides counselling support to LGBTQ community members seeking an affordable service. “ACON is proud to offer this new service to our communities, which will further support and strengthen the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people,” ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said. “Pride Counselling will provide clients with the

inclusive, community-level understanding that they need to help support, nurture and strengthen their overall mental health.” Parkhill said the new service will link sexuality and gender diverse people directly to inclusive mental health care, taking the burden out of dealing with service providers who may not across issues unique to gender diverse communities. “We know that when LGBTQ individuals access some mainstream mental health services, they can encounter roadblocks that may prevent them from getting appropriate care and support, which can lead to poor health outcomes,”

Parkhill said. “Pride Counselling will connect members of our community to a safe and inclusive service so that they feel cared for, understood, and accepted.” Pride Counselling provides support and assistance on a range of issues including coming out, identity, gender, sexuality, and relationships, as well as dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss. Counsellors can also assist on issues relating to the workplace, trauma and addiction. Support can be accessed in person through ACON offices or via telehealth phone or video. “LGBTQ people want to go to health professionals who

understand our needs and the issues we may experience. Our Pride Counselling team is from our communities, speak our language, and know exactly what LGBTQ are going through,” Parkhill said. ACON Pride Counselling is a social enterprise offering where clients agree to pay a fee per session. As Pride Counselling staff are Medicare-eligible clinicians, people referred to the service with a Mental Health Care Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate. Pride Counselling is also accessible via Employee Assistance Programs. “One of the great parts of Pride Counselling is that, as a social enterprise, all income

generated from fees are reinvested back into ACON’s programs. This will assist those community members that may be experiencing financial hardship to access the service, as well as provide support to ACON’s other self-funded mental health programs,” Parkhill added. “ACON has a long and proud history of supporting and strengthening LGBTQ mental health. Our purpose at ACON is to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives – and we aim to do just that with Pride Counselling.” Find out more about Pride Counselling at acon.org.au/ pridecounselling.

IMPROVING SOCIAL HEALTH FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA RESEARCHERS at UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) have pinpointed mechanisms to reduce loneliness and improve social participation and belonging for people with dementia. Social connection is a basic human need and individuals with neurocognitive disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia are at high risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation. The review, published in Current Opinion in Psychiatry, used research published in Medline, Medline ePub ahead of print, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Emcare and Cochrane Library of peer-reviewed journal articles published between January 2019 and June 2020. “Previous reviews looking at social health interventions focused solely on

healthy older adults, excluding people living with dementia,” said lead author Dr Suraj Samtani. “Also, most interventions for people living with dementia focus on improving cognitive function or physical health, with the social wellbeing of these people often neglected,” said Dr Samtani. Co-author and Co-Director of CHeBA, Professor Henry Brodaty, said addressing the social health needs of people living with dementia is fundamentally important. “Recently, the World Health Organisation has updated the concept of health to now include social health alongside physical and mental health,” said Professor Brodaty, “and epidemiological studies reveal that people living with dementia are at a higher risk of poor social health.”

Within the healthcare context, social health is largely defined as the ability to fulfill obligations or social roles, maintain autonomy despite a medical condition, as well as participation in social activities. The review examined recent interventions with social health outcome measures, including interventions across multiple settings from communities to assisted living facilities, and found that music and/ or dance groups significantly improve social participation and belonging for people with dementia and can help to reduce loneliness. “Although more quantitative research is required to evaluate the efficacy of community social groups, exercise groups and cognitive interventions, we certainly discovered that both music groups and dance

groups showed promising results for improvements in social health of participants,” said Dr Samtani. The review also addressed studies involving socially assistive robots and other technology, which produced mixed results but warrants further exploration. “The evidence for the efficacy of socially assistive robots in improving social health is mixed,” said Dr Samtani. “We recommend the co-design of social robots with people living with dementia to best meet their social health needs. “Future interventions involving people living with dementia should include not only cognitive and physical health outcome measures but also measures of social health – such as social participation and loneliness.”

Home cardiovascular equipment and economic choices HOME cardiovascular equipment now is more accessible and affordable than ever. The accessibility and convenience of having something at home to use is excellent in our modern world of fast lifestyles. Key points to have in mind when selecting equipment are budgets, goals, space available, etc. Importantly, they are not effective unless you use them. One of the first considerations is your budget versus technology. The quality of the item and the variety of technology options will directly influence prices. Having a restricted budget may limit what is available; however, this may not be a problem. Maintenance will increase with the array of available

technology and increase the possibility of repairs. It may make the equipment harder to set-up and use. If you are using the equipment for thirty minutes, two or three times per week, do you need the double water bottle holder and wireless television? For convenience, having equipment that is simple to set-up and start will make it practical. Through experience, most people want to do the time needed, not necessarily the variety. On equipment we would rather use, this is especially so. A piece of equipment that we enjoy using will influence our purchase, although this does not mean it is sufficient for our goals. If our goals are keeping healthy for quality of life, using an enjoyable item is

event would be best to use a treadmill over the rower or bike to complement outdoor running. If you are using the equipment regularly, it preferred enabling consistent will last longer with regular usage. For weight loss, ideally, maintenance. using equipment that recruits Using the manufacturer’s more muscles at once would schedule of maintenance and be a preference. An example keeping the area clear of clutter is using a stationary bike will ensure prolonged use. compared to a rowing machine. Critical points for treadmills The bike is excellent (don’t are to lubricate the deck, get me wrong), predominantly vacuum the dust from in and utilising the leg and torso. around the machine regularly, Using a rowing machine and stand off the belt until it recruits all the body muscles moves at a speed where you throughout movements, can comfortably start. For a consuming more energy each stationary bike, wipe down minute. Comparing caloric all the components, checking usage for thirty minutes on a pedal security, and (if it has bike and rower would show one) cleaning the chain and higher values for the rower. A sprockets. For a rower, pull person training for a running the chain or rope fully out

and check for damage. Oil the chain regularly (sewing machine oil works), wipe the upholstery seat and slides regularly, and try not to let the handles go uncontrollably. The space around equipment should be uncluttered, making it easier to access, saving time setting up, keeping you motivated, and regularly exercising. Treadmills and bikes are not clothes dryers, and rowers are not for decoration. Using the equipment is the key, no matter what you have available. Having easy access, adequate equipment for your goals, and looking after the equipment is paramount. In the scheme of life, regular use as part of a holistic health program is ideal.

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Bush Uber for blood and meds: Australia’s first drone trial for life-saving medical supplies for remote communities

Custom-made, stateof-the-art medical drones with a flying range of up to 250km will be developed and trialled for delivery of potentially life-saving medicines in the Northern Territory Australia’s first ever healthcare drone trail for regional Australia. The project will also pave the way for future delivery of critical items such as cold-storage vaccines (Covid 19) in regional and remote communities, the iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre – part of the Federal Government-funded CRC Program revealed today. The Northern Territory is one of the most sparsely settled jurisdictions in the developed world with a significant Indigenous population living in remote communities. iMOVE is funding the project in partnership with the NT Government Department of Health and Charles Darwin University (CDU), who will manage the trial under Associate Professor Hamish Campbell. The project is already running with talks underway with manufacturers for suitable drone airframes capable of handling wet and dry seasons, and a maximum flying range of 250km. Leading drone services consultants Hover UAV, who have managed projects for

Google and developed cutting-edge shark detection surveillance technology, are advising on the project. Drone pilots will soon be recruited and will undergo specialist training. The Project will involve developing a drone test flight centre in the Northern Territory. Key goals and milestones for the project include: • Regular drone flights of up to 100km by the end of 2021 • Regular drone flights of up to 250km & regular transport of medical items to and from remote communities by July 1, 2023 • Further development into drone delivery of cold-chain items (COVID-19 vaccine) iMOVE programs director Lee-Ann Breger, a specialist in transformational R&D, conceived the project and was heavily involved in bringing together the necessary industry and government partners needed to undertake the project. “There are about eight million people living in rural and remote parts of the country - that’s about a third of our population living in places where getting life-saving medical supplies

is not only a race against time, but also a battle against the tyranny of distance, harsh landscapes and unpredictable elements,” she said. “Regional communities face medical access and health supply issues. This doesn’t have to be the case. We have the technology to put an end to this deprivation, especially in remote Northern Territory First Nations communities,” she said. Breger said one of the project’s main goals was to create an efficient model so drone health delivery services could eventually be rolled out in other regional locations across Australia. “We are looking at developing capacity and ways of doing things to ensure sustainability of this service beyond the lifetime of the project. It’s ground-breaking and important work, with significant benefits for millions of people who live in regional areas. “Drones seem an obvious solution, a potential gamechanger. In the not too distant future, if you see a drone flying overhead in the middle of nowhere there’s a fair chance that technology is on its way to help someone or even save their life,” Breger said.

Researchers are inviting parents to have their say in the development of future healthcare services for children by sharing their views on how they have managed common health issues, including the treatments and services they access and what factors influence these decisions. Associate Professor Matthew Leach from the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine is leading the research. He says that this information is pivotal to the future of healthcare delivery for children in Australia. “We know parents use a range of treatments and services to manage common health conditions in their children, but we do not fully understand what these treatments and services are, and why parents choose to use

them,” said Associate Professor Leach. “The answers sought in this study will help determine future healthcare priorities and ensure health services are delivering safe and effective care to children.” In the first five years of life, children will encounter many short-term health issues such as cough, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever. In most cases, these conditions are easily resolved without involvement of a health professional and instead, can be managed by parents at home. However, there is still some uncertainty as to the types of treatments that Australian parents use to manage these childhood issues, why certain interventions are chosen and where information is sought

from regarding these treatments. The results of this study will generate important information to influence health service planning and the development of appropriate health education and public health strategies. “We must understand how parents and their children engage with the healthcare system to be able to help parents make informed decisions about the management of common health conditions,” said Associate Professor Leach. “Ultimately, it is about improving child health outcomes through the development of informed future health services that are appropriate, accessible and acceptable to parents.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

54 STARS Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

As you near the finshline this Monday, stride forward and grab the win, whatever it takes. Spend Tuesday basking in the glow of your recent success. This Thursday people will regard you as a leader and pioneer. Thursday will bring frustration and self doubt, focus on your recent accomplishment to clear those dark clouds. This weekend strike out into the world, and good things will come your way. Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

This Monday moodiness has a hold on you at the beginning of the week. You have a million projects to occupy yourself and the last thing you want is to grapple with others. Tuesday and Wednesday watch out for stubborn people. THursday and Friday you finally shift the dark mood enough to want , though daydreamin is equally as appealing. This weekend after an essentially quiet week, your emotion will be easily aroused. Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

The way you stand says alot about how your feeling and this Monday you’ll be standing tall,steady and ready for anything. Tuesday and Wednesday poise is important, as werid conflicts present themselves. Thursady and Friday spend time with those who love you unconditionally. This weekend retail therapy , is inorder. Just take your time and do something for you. Gemini May 22 - June 23

Monday is a tough day, and will leave you with many unanswered questions. But all will change. Tuesday will see clarity return and those questions answered. On Wednesday make time to strectch your vast intellect by have challanging conversations and light-hearted debates. Thursday and Friday you’ll be misfiring left in right, but its soon cured after spending time with quality people this weekend.

Making a good impression is key this Monday. But be careful to strike a balance betweeen confidence and arrogance. Tuesday and Wednesday you’ll need to force your ego to one side, or it may explode into the fore. Thursady and Friday pay attention to whats going on around you. This weekend everything will go your way, even as someone challenges your opinion.

FARMERS MARKETS

Casino Golf Club Markets – 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month. Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month. Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month.

Bangalow Farmers Market – Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark. Blue Knob Farmers Markets – Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock. Byron Bay Farmers Market – Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

This week begins on a good note, your plans are working and everyone you see smiles your way. Financial issues may affect you good mood slightly mid-week ,but by Friday when creative scenario reminds you how small money worries are, your generious spirits are back . This weekend focus on you’re responsiablities this weekend.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 2

Normally you’re a rather sensitive being, but Monday has you thinking like a CEO- you’re all business. Tuesday and Wednesdat you’ll have the urge to do something dramatic but others are not easily convinced. Your creative endevors will go more smoothly this Thursday and Friday. This weekend , take time and do something healthy for youself- self care is key.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

A lovely weekend leads to a romantic Monday. If you single that might be about to change. The fun you had on Monday leads to a desire to organise your life on tuesda. Notice the way your routine changes subtly when you’re in good spirits, as you will be on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday relationship issues will figure strongly and you’ll enter the weekendend with a sense of purpose.

MARKETS

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

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23

There are limits to what you’ll be able to accomplish this Monday as a sentimental mood has you feeling unbalanced. Tuesday this weridness dissolves into a headlong rush of romance and goodwill. Wedensday you’ll have an understanding of people and Thursday you has you so busy that the hours fly by. Friday you’ll have the opportunity to help others appreciate beauty and harmony.This weekend will be a rollercoaster, hang on tight and enjoy!

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Monday is one of those days when you have to trick yourself into staying on task. Mid-week you spend your time inspiring friends and instigating exciting changes, all while spending as little as possible. You may be misled by your bank account on Thursday and Friday. This weekend, as your wallet thins, you go into bohemian mode which is fun in way of its own.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

The way you look at things is startling and unique, and the way you communicate on monday is startlin , aswell as direct. Tuesday and Wednesday will be filled with fasincating conversations. Thursday and Friday will have you feeling drained and losing sight of the bigger picture. But this weekend you will be rejuenvated, as its filled with lots of fun and high energy.

Kyogle Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings Stratheden Street, Kyogle. Lismore Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

A friend in a high pplace will pull the string for you in the begiing of the week, and you won’t believe your luck. Mid-week your efforts will be focused on helping others as your recent good fortune has you in a charitable mood. Friday and early Saturday its a good time to goof off by yourself. It’s important to recharge those batteries. This weekend life’s a game, so just have fun.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766.

Lismore Produce Market – Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington streets. Contact Tom on 0450 688 900.

New Brighton Farmers Market- Tuesday 8am-11am New Brighton Oval River Street, New Brighton Contact: Allie 02 6677 1345 North Byron Farmers Market

Mullumbimby Farmers Market – Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 02 6677 1345

Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512

Rainbow Region Organic Market – Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. 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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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

IN MEMORIAM 55 In Memoriam

McCAFFERY, Kenneth Anthony 27/9/1929 -06/02/2021

Late of Lennox Head and Knockrow passed away peacefully on Saturday, 6th February, 2021,

In Memoriam

Funeral Notice

ROMILIO, Tito Tonino 29 September 1933 – 10 February 2021

aged 91 years.

Cherished husband of Carmel. Adored father of Paul, Michael, David, John, Damian, Stephen, Helen, Anthony, Daniel and Bernard. Much loved father-in-law to Michele, Nicole and Toni. Dearly loved ‘Pa’ to his 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass for the repose of Ken’s soul at the St Kevin’s Catholic Church, 1 Deacon Street, Bangalow on the 19th February, 2021 Commencing at 11am followed by private cremation. Due to COVID only limited seating will be available for family and invited guests.

Beloved husband of Joy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mario, Maria & Jeff, Peter & Cheryl and Anthony & Ulrike. Cherished Nonno of Natascia, Nathan, Renae, Marcus, Julia, Caleb, Jaden, Lucas and Xya. Loved brother of Carmella (dec.) Nina, Tonino and Mario.

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 11th February 2021

Aged 80 years.

Beloved husband and ‘bubba’ of Helen. Loved father and father-in-law of Dina & Gavin, Kristian, Lisa & Paul. Proud Nonno of Charlee, Ashley and Jesse. Loved brother of Anna, and Silvia (Italy), Val and their families. Loved son of Giuseppe & Giulia (both dec’d) Helen and family would like to thank Dr Pearce, the doctors, nurses and staff in ICU and F9 at Lismore Base Hospital for taking such good care of Alex for the last 5 weeks. In accordance with Alex’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Saturday 20th February 2021. Those wishing to attend, please email lisa.dooner@bigpond.com for details.

Kenneth’s service will be live streamed via the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/688628 commencing at 10:50 am on the day.

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February 18, 2021

56 CLASSIFIEDS Monumental Masons

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NOTICE OF SSAA NORTHERN RIVERS BRANCH AGM This meeting will be held on Monday 15th March 2021 7pm at Lismore Workers Club Keen Street, Lismore Business to be transacted at the meeting includes: • Confirmation of minutes from AGM 2020 • Business arising from minutes of AGM 2020 • 2020 Treasurers Report • Presidents Report – Achievements of the Branch in 2020 • Election of Committee • Election of Branch Disciplinary Panel • General Business * Appointment of Discipline Captains * Appointment of Accountant * Annual Return to Department of Fair Trading • Set the date for 2022 AGM The Returning Officer is Max Richardson SSAA No: 457118. Email: returningofficer@ssaanrb.com.au In accordance with Cl 9.6.3.1 the Returning Officer calls for Nominations of candidates to fill the vacant offices on the Committee and the Branch Disciplinary Panel. Nomination forms must be received on or before the 8 March 2021, either by email to the returning officer, or by mail to the Branch at P.O Box 899, Casino NSW 2470. This AGM Notice and Nomination forms are available at http://www.ssaanrb.com.au

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2008 BOX TRAILER 1250 x 2100mm, heavy duty, good condition, 12 months rego. $995 ono

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Old Tools, Stamps & more! THIS SATURDAY Not before 7am

37 Figtree Drive, Casino Saturday 20th Feb from 7.30am Makita plus other electric tools, garden tools, pressure cleaner, extension leads, all sorts of camping gear, hand tools, bric-a-brac, Disston handsaws

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ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES WANTED TWEED HEADS TO BYRON BAY BALLINA-LISMORE AREA GRAFTON-CLARENCE VALLEY

Start 2021 working with one of Australia’s fastest growing newspapers reporting to the advertising manager. This role is focused on building and maintaining client relationships in the Northern Rivers of NSW. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a busy advertising environment. An understanding of, and keen interest in local business. They will have a desire to work collaboratively within a team. The key responsibilities of this position include: • Developing new opportunities to grow business revenue through interaction with existing clients and actively seeking new business within a specified market • Seeking out a deep understanding of clients’ needs in order to create a targeted sales strategy • Achieving revenue targets • Creating high quality sales proposals and strategies and be able to confidently and effectively present them to clients • Providing after sales services as requested to ensure that clients’ expectations are met to a high standard • Provide constructive input for advertising strategies • Identify, assess and manage business and revenue risks as they arise. To be successful in this position, you will have: • Demonstrated experience working in an Advertising environment with a proven track record • A genuine desire to work closely with clients and ensure optimal returns for their investments with our Company • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills • Be organized, able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines • Possess computer literacy skills, especially with MS office applications • Possess a current driver’s license It would be advantageous to demonstrate: • Digital sales experience If this is you, please apply by submitting your written application including a covering letter outlining why you are expressing interest in the position and what you can bring to the role and a resume detailing your qualifications and experience to jeff@heartlandmedia.com.au Call Jeff Gibbs on 0417 516 004

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EVERY TUESDAY: FAT CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7.30AM EVERY WEDNESDAY: CASINO CATTLE SALE 7.30AM SATURDAY, FEBUARY 20 BEEF BREEDER SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 10AM

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 FIRE IN THE BELLY PIZZA RESTAURANT LISMORE 10AM

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A/c R & M Bailey – Rappville 55 Limousin x Steers 8-10 m.o 10 Red Angus x Steers 8-10 m.o 20 Limo x Heifers 8-10 m.o 7 Red Angus x Heifers 8-10 m.o A/c Ben Hanna – Whiporie 50 Hereford Steers 6-9 m.o 15 Hereford Heifers 6-9 m.o A/c S & A Gray – Bonalbo 50 Angus Steers 8-10 m.o A/c B & M Mitchell – Kyogle 10 Simmental x Angus Steers A/c Breeder 20 Red Angus Steers 8-9 m.o 11 Angus steers 8-9 m.o 17 Red Angus Heifers 8-9 m.o A/c Glen Gyle Partnership – Boomi Creek 60 Angus x Hereford Heifers 8-10 m.o. Top quality A/c Ken Ryan – Mullumbimby 15 Charbray Heifers PTIC A/c Owner 50 Angus Cows, calved & springing

ANNUAL FEATURE BREEDER SALE 500

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SPECIAL LINES: A/c J&M Livestock 25 F1 Hereford x Brahman Heifers 25 Brangus & Brangus x Hereford Heifers 10 Charbray Heifers 10 Simbrah Heifers 10 Greyman Heifers 10 Droughtmaster Heifers These heifers are quality heifers 2 ½ - 3 y.o Calved & springing to Ultra Black Bulls A/c Breeder 24 Santa x Hereford Heifers PTIC Brangus Bull A/c G&B Makejev 25 Brahman Heifers - PTIC Hereford Bull A/c Lara Partnership 30 Angus Heifers - PTIC Spiriby North Angus Bull

A/c Morgan Family 40 Brangus Heifers - unjoined 10 Brangus Cows & calves 2nd/3rd calf A/c Owner 45 Hereford Heifers - PTIC Brangus Bull A/c Lachlan Trustum 18 Brangus Heifers PTIC A/c John Fitzhenry 50 Santa & Santa x Hereford Heifers NSM 9 Brangus Heifers NSM A/c E Vidler 20x20 Hereford Cows & calves A/c Berong Santas 90 Santa Gertrudis Cows Calved & springing to Stud Santa Bull 20 Santa Heifers - Joined to Stud Santa Bull

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS 57 Livestock For Sale

Livestock For Sale

Auctions

Beef Breeder Sale

CLARENCE VALLEY SELECT FEMALE & BREEDER SALE

Auction of Tractor, Machinery & Sundries

LISMORE SALEYARDS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 10AM 25 Angus Heifers & Calves 12 Angus Heifers PTIC 50 Brangus Heifers calved & PTIC 10 Black Limousin Cows & Calves 15 Black Limousin Heifers & Cows 10 Droughtmaster Heifers & Calves 50 Brahman X Heifers calved & PTIC 12 Charolais X Cows & Calves 2 Simmental Cows & Calves 10 Speckle Park X Charolais Heifers PTIC 7 Santa X, Charbray Heifers 18 mths 6 Murray Grey Heifers PTIC 20 X Bred Heifers PTIC A great opportunity to buy young breeder cattle

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2 0 21 A n n u a l G e o r g e & Fu h r m a n n 3 D a y We a n e r S a l e s Casino Saleyards DAY ONE Friday 12th March 2021 10:00am DST British Breeds Sale Hereford, Murray Grey, Angus & Angus x

Saturday 27th February 2021 - 11:00am Grafton Saleyards 700 QUALITY FEMALES 700 COWS & CALVES A/c TA Conroy 16x16 Droughtmaster Cows & Calves, Charolais Calves @ foot A/c Baryulgil Pastoral Co. (EU Accred.) 20x20 F1 Brahman/Hereford Heifers & Calves 10x10 Hereford Heifers & Calves 10x10 Hereford Cows & Calves A/c Fairway Pastoral 35x35 Angus/Brahman/Limousin Cross Cows & Calves A/c Gordonbrook 48x48 F1 Brahman/Angus Cows & Calves A/c MA & SV Lloyd 20x20 Angus Cows & Calves, 4-7 years A/c E Groth & R Hall 3x3 Charolais Heifers & Calves, 2 years A/c GR & JA Pigg 3x3 F1 Brahman/Angus Heifer & Calves A/c BA & MJ Moran 4x3 Black Simmental Heifers & Calves 9x9 Simmental Cows & Calves, 6-7 years A/c Turtle Creek Bloodlines 2x2 Angus/Brangus Heifers & Calves, 2½ years A/c Dogtooth Fishing Traders Pty Ltd 13x13 Brahman Cows & Calves, 4 years A/c BP Johnston & JK Brock 2x2 Brahman Heifers & Calves, 3 years A/c Justin Inskip 6x6 Brangus Cows & Calves A/c Lanbruk Stud 2x2 Charbray Cows & Calves

PREG TESTED HEIFERS A/c Edwards Livestock Co. 40 Brahman Heifers, 18-24 months, PTIC 100 Droughtmaster & Brahman Cross Heifers, 18-24 months, PTIC (Glenisa & Marcella Angus Bulls) A/c BP Johnston & JK Brock 16 Brahman Cross Heifers, 2-3 years, PTIC (Hillview Hereford Bull) A/c GR & JA Pigg 13 F1 Brahman/Angus Heifers, 20-24 months, PTIC (Angus Bull) A/c Turtle Creek Bloodlines 16 Angus/Brangus Heifers, PTIC (Angus Bull) A/c E Groth & R Hall 9 Hereford Heifers, 3 years, PTIC (Angus Bull) 4 Brangus Heifers, 2 years, PTIC (Angus Bull) 7 Charolais Cross Heifers, 2 years, PTIC (Angus Bull) A/c GA & HR Granleese 4 Angus Heifers, 3 years, PTIC (Angus Bull) A/c Somerton Grazing 15 Droughtmaster Heifers, Calved & PTIC 12 Angus/Friesian Cross Heifers, Calved & PTIC A/c James Chevalley 7 Brahman Cross Heifers, PTIC A/c Ken McKenzie 8 Charolais Cross Heifers, 2years, PTIC A/c TA Conroy 6 Charbray Heifers, PTIC (Santa Gertrudis Bull) A/c Akaroa Brangus 3 Droughtmaster Heifers, 18 months, PTIC (Clarence Park Angus Bull)

PREG TESTED COWS A/c BA & MJ Moran 8 Simmental Cows, 6-7 years, PTIC (Simmental Bull) A/c Fairway Pastoral 10 Droughtmaster Cows, PTIC A/c Dogtooth Fishing Traders Pty Ltd 11 Brahman Cows, 4 years, PTIC A/c Justin Inskip 5 Red Brahman Cows, PTIC (Angus Bull) A/c Lanbruk Stud 2 Charbray Cows, PTIC (Charbray Bull)

UNJOINED HEIFERS A/c Wakehurst Investments Pty Ltd 9 Angus Heifers, 2-3 years A/c McGrath Cattle Co. 15 Angus Heifers, 18 months (Booroomooka Bloodlines) 12 Angus/Brangus Heifers, 18 months (Booroomooka Bloodlines) A/c DC & LJ Essex 6 Brangus Heifers, 20-24 months A/c Justin Inskip 5 Angus Cross Heifers, 12-16 months A/c Paul Van Den Berg 3 Angus Heifers, 18 months A/c Wratten Family Trust 12 Ultra Black Heifers, 14 months (Nindooinbah Bloodlines) A/c IM & JL Fahey 15 Simmental/Brahman Cross Heifers, 8-10 months (Weaned) A/c TA Conroy 6 Charbray Heifers, 12 months A/c Lanbruk Stud 2 Charbray Heifers, 14 months A/c T & N Heyman 10 Droughtmaster Heifers, 10 months A/c DW Morgan 3 Droughtmaster Heifers, 12 months

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ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

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

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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,

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum is “At Home with the Crawfords”. It’s the story of the William Ambrose Crawford family who lived in “Olivene” (now Crawford House Museum) and features family objects, memorabilia and photographs which give an insight into the larger history of the period from 1910 ‘til 1980. It runs ‘til 25/4/21. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Enquiries (02) 66281829, aphs2477@ yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au

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10.00am Ballina, ch hall Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts Penny 0428 871 356 / Nicole 0407 939 356

10.00am UKI Holy Trinity Church 1473 Kyogle Rd 12.15pm Lismore - Ch Hall (at back) Cnr 118 Woodlark St & Church Ln 0417 477 151 (Terry)

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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

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12.30pm Mullumbimby, CWA Hall Tincogan St 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 Beach Public School, Tweed Coast Rd 0423578899 Janet

7.00pm Casino, Ch Hall 67 Richmond ST (Entry at rear via lane) Annie 66619141 or Di 0477004453

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8.00am Pottsville, Black Rock sporting oval, Text Scotty 0419443196

12.00pm Byron Bay, Presbyterian Ch, Ruskin St 12.15pm Lismore - Ch Hall (at back) Cnr 118 Woodlark St & Church Ln 0417 477 151 (Terry) 12:15pm Lismore, 0417477151 Terry – ZOOM 232109437 Pwd doVe

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6.30pm Lennox Head, Scout Hall 1 Mackney Ln 6.30pm Maclean, church hall, 8-10 Wharf St, John 66464263

7.00pm Byron Bay, Presbyterian Ch, 13 Ruskin St (at back) 1 hr, Greg 0427 629 487 Saturday

8.00am Ballina, BBQ area near skate park, Kingsford smith Dr roundabout 9.00am Sth Golden Beach Sth Golden Bch hall

SQUARE DANCING Alstonville Squares, Fridays 7.30pm9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome. NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Friday of each month for a Coffee Catch-up. February get together is on Friday 12th from 10am11.30am at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. This group spans from Wollongbar to Ocean Shores and surrounding areas. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome. Come along for a friendly, relaxed chat. Please RSVP to Helen 0400385476 or Yvonne 66285884 NORTH COAST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP Ballina Hospital Auxiliary are the beneficiaries of the Inaugural North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap which is being held at the Alstonville Showground on Sunday 21st February from 8am till 2pm. The Auxiliary will be doing the catering for the show and we look forward to seeing as many people as possible. We will also be having a Raffle with prizes donated by local businesses for which we are extremely grateful.

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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, Community Cabin - Carlyle St & ZOOM 6077766231 Pwd 026887 Nicole 0413358457 Womens Mtg

5.00pm Murwillumbah, ConXions Ch, 19 Prince St 6.30pm Lismore, ZOOM 657706645 Pwd AA 7.00pm Byron Bay ZOOM 6457636476 Pwd 951276, enquiries 0491101484 byronbrotha@gmail.com Sunday

9 00am Ballina, St Marys Church Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts 1hr

10.00am Lismore, Uniting Ch Hall, Cnr Woodlark St & Church Ln (entry at back) 66213745 Ina

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6.30pm Yamba, Community Ctr, Treelands Dr

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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. 1:00pm Lismore Z Block 1st Floor Room 82 Sthrn Cross Uni, Rifle Range Rd off rear verandah & ZOOM ID 252 666 0000 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.

BALLINA

BALLINA LIFEBALL Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 0448004161 BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074 TENTH ANNUAL GRACE CRUICE MEMORIAL ART EXHIBITION Northern Rivers Community Gallery, cnr Cherry & Crane Sts Ballina. Exhibition by members of Ballina’s Arts and Crafts Centre Inc. Covering many art styles from contemporary to traditional. Funds benefit local charities. Support your local Arts, find us on Facebook. BALLINA DAY VIEW CLUB Will be holding their first lunch meeting for 2021 on Wednesday, February 24, commencing at 11am at the Ballina RSL Club. All are welcome. For further information or apologies, please contact Ros Walsh on 66834111 or Alison Shepherd on 0402002558 or email ballinadayview@gmail.com

BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9 until 12 in our rooms on River Street. Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Officer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place. Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information. Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12:15, for more information please ring David 0473587412. BALLINA MAH JONG 12 FEBRUARY 2021: 1 O’Connor A, 2 Lowien J, 3 Henwood J, 4 McLerie V, 5 Small J, 6 Penklis B, 7 Allan S, 8 Lowry S, 9 McDonagh G, Russell, R, 11 Brent J, 12 Weddup Y, 13 Coleman S, 14 Kearney P, 15 Heinritz V, Williams J, 17 Boardman J, 18 Bolte P, 19 D’Anna G, Farrell P, Henry S, Lasater B, 23 Meyer C, 24 Hubbard K, 25 Bryant M, 26 Grebert J, 27 Murphy J, Wong L, 29 Henley J, Lavelle C, 31 Lang J, 32 Kelly A, 33 Ritchie L. BALLINA COMMUNITY MARKET The Ballina Community Market will take place on Sunday 21st February at Canal Road Ballina at 7:00am until 1:00pm. Sebastian will be back singing in the Café Under the Trees after the Ballina Shire Concert Band from 10:30am. Ballina Councillor Sharon Cadwallader will be at the market from 8:30am to offer her free services as a J.P. To use this service proof of identity will be needed The stalls will be offering a wide range of goods for sale and the Lions will be serving their full $8:00 plated breakfast. Stall fees $15:00 Ring Wayne 0422094338 email ballinalionsmarket@gmail.com

BRUNSWICK HEADS

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 0429966894. BYRON BYRONBAY BAY THE BYRON BAY RSL SUB-BRANCH will be holding their AGM on Thursday 4th March 2021 at the Byron Bay Services Club at 10.15am. All members are urged to attend. CASINO CASINO CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 4 MON: R & L Lee, D Armitage, J Corocher. TUE: M Benn, D Coleman. WED: D Winkler, P Warwick. FRI: P Edwards, Richmond Valley Council Staff. 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 0414625680. 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, 8am1.30 pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

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CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather & Friendship Wednesday permitting. West Street Casino. Phone our rooms 0472638044. are covid safe e ring our CASINO VIEW CLUB 428116668 on Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino ace. Ballina RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every n the 3rd Monday month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or rooms, please 0448969498. 435323079 for g is being played CASINO CROQUET CLUB CWA rooms on Monday & Wednesday sign in time now & Thursdays before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact information Mary on 66621971 for further information. 7412. CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP O’Connor A, 2 Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own McLerie V, 5 morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be an S, 8 Lowry S, in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on R, 11 Brent J, 12 66621838 or Jan on 66626424. 14 Kearney P, 17 Boardman J, CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Farrell P, Henry Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For 24 Hubbard K, more information call the secretary on , 27 Murphy J, 0419886119. elle C, 31 Lang J,

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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 66628114 or Cherryl 0490149905. CASINO EVENING CWA Meets first Thurs of month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799.

CWA MEETING DATES Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00 am. First meeting for 2021 is Thursday 18th February. We are looking forward to meeting face to face again and welcoming some new members. Last week 9 members enjoyed a “cooking class” and SUB-BRANCH social outing. Thank you Rita. Hoping 2021 will allow more community involvement in on Thursday on Bay Services our activities. bers are urged to For further information please contact Jan on 0266626424 or Marg. on 0266621746.

VIEW CLUB upport seven The Smith program. Info: on 0429966894.

GRAFTON

GRAFTON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB tage, J Corocher. We would love to welcome new members, come and see what we have to offer. n. Meeting on the 3rd Monday of every ick. d Valley Council month. At the Grafton Masonic Centre, 104 Bacon St Grafton. Next meeting is Monday 15th February. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea, meeting starts 4.30pm. ZENS s currently are, Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants RSM 1.00pm ve group play and have fun ! Further enquiries please text m. Contact Jan Rhonda on 0418685728.

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February 18, 2021

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB A New Year, a new you…how about joining VIEW! You are warmly invited to join the first meeting for 2021. The meeting will be held at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street on Tuesday, 23rd February, commencing at 10.30am. For catering purposes, please phone Vorna at 66424719 no later than the Friday before the meeting.

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Feb. meeting, & trade table, attendance 61, apologies, 13. Guest speaker not attend. Best wishes for birthdays & unwell. Correspondence in & out read. New members: Sue Goldhagen, Kim Hull, Lorraine & Rex Grayson, Michelle Sales. Condolences: to family of Geoff Power, Marj Pridden, Jean Wilson, Roy Turner. General Business: wear badges at all times; new seniors travel card; AGM. Trips: 26 Feb, 2021, Emmaville. 26 March, Peach Farm, Iluka, more needed. Queensland 8 day tour from 14 August, spare seats. Meeting competition winners: E. Milen; V. Collins; A. Douglas; K. Whiteman; H. Swift; B. Donohoe; R. Foley. Annual fees: Now due, $10. Next meeting: Tues, 9 March, 2021, 10.00am, incl. AGM, Racecourse. Enquiries, Publicity Officer, Sandra, 66427720. Leave message if unanswered. KYOGLE

KYOGLE

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. 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 0427293455. LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE 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. LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 6681 6150. THE LENNOX HEAD VIEW CLUB is delighted that the Club has been able to reconvene it’s monthly meetings. Members have been meeting informally with the Club being able to continue sponsorship of their three Learning for Life Scholarship students. The Lennox Head VIEW Club is now meeting on the first Monday of the month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. At the next meeting on March 1st International Women’s Day will be celebrated and the Guest Speaker will be the 2021 Ballina Shire Citizen of the Year, Barbara Swain, who is the coordinator of The Mental Health Support Group. New members and guests are warmly welcomed and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435

LISMORE

LISMORE GIRL GUIDES 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 0412866766, for further details. AND Our hall is also available to hire. “MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 mainlymusic.org An interactive session for 0-5 year olds & parents/carers using fun songs and actions to help develop co-ordination and motor skills, followed by home cooked morning tea for adults while children enjoy supervised play time. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 in school term. Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200 ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING ‘Want to be part of an innovative, interesting and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095. LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support group meets every third Friday of the month at 10 am Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St, Lismore . The group gatherings alternate each month between a more formal meeting, complete with guest speaker one month , and the next month, a more social Coffee Catch-up. There is always an opportunity to share in a confidential, non-judgemental, positive and welcoming environment. All members of the Parkinson’s Community and their carers are most welcome. Contact: Di 66227959 or John 0490332268 or visit Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group’s FaceBook Page https://www.facebook.com/ ParkinsonsLismore” COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES NORTHERN NSW Compassionate Communities of NSW are taking a break from the Ballina Coffee and Community and Cafe Catch Up gatherings for the next few months. Threshold Choir rehearsals, Lismore Coffee and Community and Walks in Nature will continue. Please check this paper for and our facebook page for more information on when the coffee gatherings will resume TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing 9.00-12.00noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing 7.009.00pm; Training Monday mornings 9.0012noon; Junior coaching after school Wed 3.30-4.45pm; $6.00 a game. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 6625 1602 Mon-Thur 9.00-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au PROBUS CLUB OF GOONELLABAH The Goonellabah Probus club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Workers Sports Club Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Meetings commence at 10 am. New members welcome. Contact Gloria Francis 66291442.

MACLEAN

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:

0409844212 by Mons, no later than 7 pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes. MULLUMBIMBY

MULLUMBIMBY

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 0427847282. MURWILLUMBAH

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH Fine Art Printmakers meet at studio space, 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.com T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram. WOLLONGBAR

WOLLONGBAR

PROBUS CLUB OF WOLLONGBAR “The Probus of Wollongbar will hold our first monthly meeting of 2021 on Thursday February 18th at 10.am at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club on Deegan drive Alstonville. All COVID-19 safety rules are in force at the club and our guest speaker will be Betty Locke introducing us to Kangaroo Island. Keep well and we will be together hope to see you there. For any further details phone Keith on 66280398. YAMBA

YAMBA

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.” 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 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and Visitors and New members welcome.” ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

NEW ROUND OF FUNDING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A new year brings new possibilities for young people starting out or continuing in their careers. The Mid Richmond Education Fund has opened a new round for those needing funding for their studies, apprenticeship, trade or job. For the past 10 years the Fund has provided grants of nearly $14,000 to over 20 young people and there is more to come. From February 3 until March 15, 2021 the next round is open for any young person living, training or working in the Mid-Richmond, who needs funding for their education or work place. Do you have costs in relation to your training or career that are hard to cover? Visit midrichmondeducationfund.org and find out if there is funding available for you. Get your application in as soon as you can.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

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FISHING NEWS

BALLINA Strong winds, large seas and rain for most of this week are not going to make the fishing terribly easy or enjoyable, but there will still be a few options for those that want to wet a line. The rough seas should bring a few mulloway in around the break walls and rock platforms. Take a lot of

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care in these areas and please make sure you are wearing your life jacket if fishing from the rocks around Ballina as it is compulsory now. 6 and 7 inch soft plastics or diving hard body lures will all be worth trying for the mulloway, especially later in the week when the tide changes will be at dusk. There have been a few

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chopper tailor of late in similar areas, so it will be worth throwing a metal spinner or even a blue pilchard if the mulloway are not playing the game for you. The flathead have been a little quiet but bream and whiting have been biting well on the run in tides. Worms, yabbies and prawns have all been good bait

options. The mud crabs have been fairly good of late and both the creeks will be good options this week with the wind. The Bass have been a little slow with a handful of fish taking hard bodies, chatterbaits and spinnerbaits in darker colours. Tight lines. Brett.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

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SEAGULLS STALWART HONOURED AT BREAKFAST

Ben Ikin, Preston Campbell and some of the first Tom Searle scholarship winners. By Tania Spiers-Phillips It is hard to think of Seagulls Rugby League Club without mentioning Tom Searle and so it was fitting he was honoured at the club’s season launch last week. Searle, who died in June last year after a long illness, was Mr Seagulls – coming to the club back in 1972 as a 23-year old captain coach taking the club, who finished last in 1971, to the grand final in his first year. The Gulls played in eight grand finals under Searle and while his impact on the field was obviously huge – retirement from playing was the beginning of another stage for this gentle, kind man. His knowledge and passion for the game so him become a mentor and talent spotter for his beloved club and for the Gold Coast Titans which he joined as foundation junior recruitment manager under son Michael – the club’s founder and first managing director. So it was no surprise the at the club would name a scholarship for Searle (and the bar at their home ground but that’s another story) – naming the first five recipients at the club’s season launch and sponsors breakfast on Wednesday, February 10 at the Seagulls licensed club in Tweed Heads. As only the women’s side had played more than one game last

year, all six recipients were women, Tarryn Aiken, Zara Canfield, former Ballina Seagull Illarah Roberts, Kaitlyn Phillips, Shaylee Bent and Jada Ferguson – and they were announced by current club CEO Matt Francis with Searle’s daughter Jody, a

legend Preston Campbell. Campbell said he was honoured to be part of the program. “Scholarships are important, you create the space for people to grow,” he said. “You give them the opportunity to look at what’s

those blokes – it was just in his nature to support. There is doing what you need to do to get a pay check but for Tommy he understood there was a lot more to that. He was a special man. He has impacted on our lives in many different ways, he’s one of

Seagulls sponsor Scott Withers of Campbell Construction with Titans Carman Dennis Watt and Titans employee Tony McDonald.

former Seagulls employee, on-hand to congratulate them. Male recipients will be named later in the season. On-hand to act as patrons for the scholarship program are two of Searle’s discoveries Foxtel personality and former Palm Beach Currumbin High alumni Ben Ikin, who was MC for the breakfast an NRL

outside their little world and the great thing about it is when you chuck rugby league into the mix, it’s such a big family, so many different people from different worlds and backgrounds all come to associate with the game. There’s many opportunities there. “Tom Searle was one of

those blokes, he’s was a real gentleman. The Tommy Searle I knew, he was loyal, he was a genuine man and he honestly wanted the best for you. “When you talk about the scholarships, it’s like Tommy saying – here you go I’m here to support you. Tommy helped me get my first job, he helped get me in front of people.”

He said while he didn’t know the young scholarship winner’s stories “I don’t know their stories, I don’t know where they come from, I don’t know where they want to go to but here they are and they have an opportunity to look at things.” “Tommy understood the importance of the role that women played in our game and it’s changed so much and evolved so much,” Campbell said. “There was a time we looked at the women in our sport and they were our volunteers, they were there signup days and they were there in the canteens. But it’s grown so much now and given that opportunity they’ve shown us they are really skillful rugby league players. It’s not just rugby league, it’s any sport.” He said women’s rugby league was the biggest growth area in the sport. “It’s been slowly slowly because there’s been a bit of pushback, it’s been difficult for some but for me this is what we need in order for the sport to grow, this is what need. And in order to make a difference in our community we need to make sure that these young women who are playing the game are in a position to not only do well for themselves but where they can, give back just like Tommy Searle did.”

The Northern Rivers Times

February 18, 2021

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MAX PERROT SURFING TITANS LISMORE TRIAL

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Pictured: Sunset Beach, it was much anticipated but unfortunately cancelled by Hawaiian authorities after the WSL’s CEO tested positive. Photographer: Cestari/WSL Given that recently lot majority decision Japanese officials have of conversations along by Northern Rivers privately concluded the coast started with: residents regarding that the Olympics “So what’s your opinion the positives and will have to be on the WSL comp? and negatives of hosting an cancelled. Olympic host much chatter on social international sporting cities reap wide scale media about it, here’s event during a global cultural and economic my opinion: “While pandemic. benefits from the games the proposed WSL Personally, the (especially those held competition for Lennox real threat of a hard in Summer). With Japan Head was touted as a lockdown and the having heavily invested positive that this would damage it would have in the infrastructure be a one-off money done to our local needed to see out such spinner for the Northern economy along with the an event many believe Rivers, the risk of a serious mental health that officials are holding COVID-19 outbreak issues associated with it, off on releasing this was foremost in the overrides any possible news until they can find minds of residents and enjoyment I would an alternate future date their elected officials have gained over a few for Japan to re-enter the when Ballina Shire days of watching my schedule. Council overwhelmingly favourite pro surfers This of course means decided to oppose the perform at Lennox that surfing’s Olympic proposal. Point.” The already debut will have to wait Deputy premier John postponed 2020 2021 too. With Paris and LA Barilaro’s barbed insult Olympic Games is on the docket for 2024 in calling us a bunch likely to be cancelled. and 2028, it’s looking of NIMBY’s was an While we don’t have like at least a decade emotional and ignorant “official” word of until we see the world’s outburst in response to a cancellation yet it’s been best take to Japanese very calm and educated widely reported that waters.

2021 Swimming Carnival News On Friday 5th February 320 students participated in our annual swimming carnival. The crowd was electric, the chants were loud and the swimming was fast! All students had plenty of fun in the pool; whether competing in zone qualifying 50m events, across the pool races or novelties. Participation was at an all-time high and many personal best times were recorded - we even had 8 school records smashed! 22 swimmers qualified for Zone, which will be held on Thursday 25/2/21 at Alstonville.

Thank you to all students who attended the day, your behaviour, sportsmanship and participation was outstanding and thank you to all staff for your contribution setting up, packing up and generally making the carnival run smoothly. Results for 2021: 1st Place Lawson 504 points, 2nd Paterson 441 points, 3rd Place Kendall 365 points & 4th Place Gordon 335 points Record Breakers

Junior Boys 4x50m Freestyle RelayLAWSON- Knox Ellis, Cohen Dietrich, Bayden Parker, Billy Keep 3.19.26 (broke the existing record by 23 seconds) Senior Boy 4x50m Freestyle Relay- LAWSONJamyson Ellis, Cambel Hill, Harley Milton, Bayden Parker 2.45.40 (broke the existing record by 14 seconds) Knox Ellis broke his brother’s 8 year 50m Freestyle record in a time of 40.59 (broke it by nearly 9

CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE By Tania Spiers Phillips The countdown is on to the Titan’s only NRL trial to be held at the Oakes Oval Lismore against the New Zealand Warriors on February 27. Speaking at the launch for QRL team Tweed Seagulls season launch at Tweed Heads last week Titan’s coach Justin Holbrook said he was excited to be coming across the border to play. “The Northern Rivers is becoming a big of a catchment for the Titans and I think it’s good (to be going there),” he said. “Obviously we play all our home games at Cbus stadium but to still stay in our region and travel down Lismore, its great. It’s great for us and it’s great for the local community to get to see an NRL trial game there. “We’re going to go down and have a training session on it the day before we play which will be good so we’ll get a good look

at it then but I’ve heard the games been sold out so that’s a good sign as well.” Holbrook said they would be doing a school-clinics when they get down there on the Thursday afternoon. “We are going to mingle with them all then and hopefully they will all come to the game on the Saturday,” he said. With the National Rugby League competition due to start on March 11 Holbrook, who took the helm of the team last year, said the squad, which ended the season in a blaze of glory with five wins on the trot, had been training well. “It’s all coming along nicely and we’re looking forward to the season starting soon,” he said of his impending sophomore season. “The longer you do it the more confident you feel and the way we finished the year and with a few key guys in, it’s looking promising for this year. “It was important for not just us but the whole community I think (to finish the 2020

season well), it was important to see some good footy played at the backend of the year and give everyone a bit of excitement around this year. Gold Coast-Tweed Club’s have now been in and out of the National Rugby League since 1988 without massive success, however the feeling in the region is that maybe the Titans have turned a corner and could be destined for one the most successful years a Gold Coast club has ever had. “There is a lot of excitement around our club and the area as well which is good and it’s not long until we play now so we’ve got to make sure we play well to keep that happen,” he said. Holbrook said Rugby League was a big part of the region. “People love it and they’ll support it if we’re playing well,” he admitted. “The Burleigh Bears won the Intrust Super Cup and they’re based on the Gold Coast so there is no reason why we can’t.”

seconds) Jamyson Ellis broke a whopping 5 individual records. The list includes: Open 100m Freestyle in a time of 1.21.17 (broke a 2003 record by ½ a second), 200 Individual Medley in 3.31.05 (broke existing record by almost 32 seconds), 50m Freestyle in a time of 34.18 secs (broke his cousin’s old record by 5 seconds), 50m Backstroke in 48.84 (broke his cousin’s record by nearly 2 seconds) and 50m Butterfly in 37.4 seconds (smashed the 2003 record by 15 seconds). Mrs Smith - Sports Coordinator

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