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New NSW public health orders after visiting Queensland THE NSW Government has responded quickly to Queensland’s snap lockdown by issuing new stay-at-home rules. From Saturday evening, anyone in NSW who has been in any of Queensland’s 11 affected local government areas since Wednesday July 21 must stay at home and only leave with a reasonable excuse including shopping, medical care, caregiving, outdoor exercise with one other person and work or education, if it can’t be done from home. The alert further advises anyone

arriving in NSW to complete a declaration and then travel directly to their accommodation and only leave with a reasonable excuse. A person must comply with the stay at home rules for 14 days since they were last in an affected LGA, or until the notice is revoked. At the time of this paper going to print, the notice was still in place. In a further jolt to NSW residents, the NSW Government is also asking everyone who is living in the same residence as a person who’s been in one

of the 11 LGAs to also follow the stay at home rules and only leave home with a reasonable excuse. The affected Queensland LGAs include Brisbane City, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Logan City, Noosa Shire Council, Redland City, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council and Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The advice is particularly pertinent to Tweed and North Coast residents who can cross into Queensland often

for daily business and therefore may be affected by the tighter restrictions. People subject to the stay-at-home measures in Queensland should not be travelling to NSW unless they are permitted to do so. Anyone arriving from Queensland, regardless of whether they’ve been in the 11 affected LGAs or not, must fill out a declaration form. For more information, visit: www. service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ complete-nsw-entry-declarationqueensland

Confusion and frustration over COVID vaccines re-allocation By Tonia Dynan

with up to three months’ waiting time. SOME residents on the The Federal Government North Coast have been has committed to an increased getting text messages from Pfizer supply becoming NSW Health advising that available from midtheir appointments for the September. Pfizer vaccination have been The State Government said postponed. the Pfizer doses would be One resident, who did sourced from supplies across not wish to be named, said rural and regional NSW he could only book an to ensure no one area was appointment for his Pfizer impacted. vaccination in four weeks, but Member for Richmond that had now been postponed Justine Elliot said she was due to a shortage on the “absolutely appalled” about Northern Rivers. the decision. Others have expressed “This is on top of Scott their anger at how the Morrison’s failure to provide State Government seems enough vaccines and his to prioritise the welfare of failure to deliver quarantine Sydney residents over the rest facilities and means that of the state. some of the lucky people who Pfizer doses were have finally managed to get redistributed to south west appointments may have theirs and western Sydney, “due to cancelled, and those who the need to vaccinate Year don’t will find it even harder 12 students in the LGAs to book one,” she said. currently available to our and changes made to help travel from Port Macquarie to most affected by the current “The supply to our region region, Healthy North Coast protect those most at risk. Tweed Heads over the coming has been a complete debacle, COVID-19 outbreak and has said. Despite the temporary weeks. reduce the risk of the virus and despite the constant lies Healthy North Coast chief reduction in doses this will Healthy North Coast is escaping into the regions by the Morrison Government executive Julie Sturgess said mean for the North Coast, we, urging people to stay patient, and their agencies here on the from one of their household Australia’s vaccine rollout too, continue to prioritise our do the right things to continue North Coast there is virtually contacts, such as an most vulnerable populations. to stay COVID-safe, and authorised worker,” the State had gone through several no Pfizer available here. changes since its launch in “We’re now working get vaccinated as soon as Government said. “Our community has February this year. with residential aged care possible. Up to 40,000 Pfizer doses been left vulnerable again “It’s also not surprising that facilities and supporting local Nearly 171,000 vaccine were allocated from NSW by Gladys Berejiklian, who there is some confusion and initiatives through GPs and doses have been administered failed to lock down Sydney Health’s rural and regional across the North Coast since supply of COVID-19 vaccine frustration in our community the two LHDs in our region earlier, failed to designate a because of these changes,” to vaccinate aged care staff. the program began – 77% to Year 12 students in south NSW border zone to protect she said. We’re also working with our AstraZeneca and 23% west and western Sydney, us, failed to have adequate “Our frontline health local health district partners Pfizer. In the past week, a to prepare them for back to COVID compliance checks services and staff are working to support people who are record 12,330 doses have school, face-to-face learning at Ballina airport, and failed around the clock to adjust to experiencing homelessness in been administered. The on August 16. to give us timely information the changing nature of the our region to get their COVID number of doses given per The redirection of state about local cases and jabs.” week has increased each week exposure sites. supplies of Pfizer COVID-19 rollout, supporting increased testing and vaccinations, as Ms Sturgess said a mobile over the past month. vaccines from rural and “The North Coast well as continuing to provide service commenced in Healthy North Coast said regional areas would community again has to non-COVID services. there was a very strong mid-July and this would not affect local GP and pay the price for Gladys “Given the current outbreak improve access to COVID-19 demand for the Pfizer Commonwealth Vaccination Berejiklian’s failures. This in Sydney, it’s appropriate vaccine, exceeding supply Clinic allocations but did vaccinations for hundreds of situation is an absolute reduce the overall supplies that the program is reviewed, people sleeping rough. It will both locally and nationally, disgrace.”

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VACCINATION PUSH TO PROTECT INDIGENOUS HEALTH NORTHERN NSW Health District has joined with Bulgarr Ngaru Aboriginal Medical Service to encourage local indigenous people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “We are in the middle of a pandemic, and we have been very lucky in the Northern Rivers, to have been protected from a major outbreak of the Coronavirus, but it is coming, and it is really important that we all get vaccinated, as it is the only way that we can really protect ourselves and our community,” Bulgarr Ngaru Aboriginal Medical Service Dr Marion Tait said.

“We strongly encourage all of our elders to get done as soon as they can, and we will be progressively asking more and more of the community

to come forward until we are all protected.” Uncle Chris, from the medical service, said he decided to get the COVID

it done because I don’t want to get sick with this COVID coming around now,” he said. “Even though it’s not in the community, but someone always come into this community and someone will always get it somewhere along the track, so we just have to be protected.” Dr Tait encouraged people to see their doctor or visit one of the Bulgarr Ngaru Aboriginal Medal Service respiratory clinics to discuss getting the vaccine. jab because of his underlying “We’re very willing to hear health issues. any concerns that you have “I’ve got diabetes, high and to help you work through blood pressure and other it so that you too can be disease and now I want to get protected,” she said.

Local council elections postponed until December THE NSW Local Government September elections have been postponed by a further 3 months as Greater Sydney’s battle against COVID-19 continues. The election is now scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2021. It’s the second time the Local Government election has

been delayed with the 4-year term originally set to expire in September 2020. Nominations for candidates to contest the poll will now open on Monday October 25. The electoral roll, including the non-residential roll, will also remain open until this date. Tweed Shire Council general manager Troy Green said

Council operations would proceed as normal until the new poll, with serving councillors to remain in their positions. “Council staff will continue to work closely with councillors to ensure the ongoing good governance of the Tweed Shire, including crucial decision-making on

matters such as planning and development applications,” Mr Green said. “I’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our councillors who will continue to serve the Tweed community for an additional three months,” Troy Green said. Councillors elected in

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Rotary nominee has a passion for teaching children By Samantha Elley ‘EVERY child, in every community, needs a fair go.’ That is the motto of recent nominee of the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA), Caitlin Pyke-Nott (pictured). The young Casino woman is passionate about teaching young children within the areas they live and the people who make up their community. “I truly believe in this statement,” Caitlin said who works at Rainbow Station preschool in Casino and Sandcastles Early Education

Centre in Evans Head. “And working in partnership with groups such as Our Two Hands, Momentum Collective and Ngybu-Gali First Nations

Aboriginal Corporation we can give every child and their family a fair go.” Last week the NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, The Honourable Bronnie Taylor MLC, announced the 20 NSW 2021 finalists for RIWA, proudly presented by the Rotary Clubs of NSW. Mrs Taylor said the awards are a fantastic opportunity to shine a light upon the enormous contribution of women in both urban and rural communities across New South Wales. “Each and every finalist is fully deserving of recognition

for the tireless and generous work they do in their communities. They give so much and ask for nothing in return and I congratulate them on their nomination,” Mrs Taylor said. Caitlin was the only nominee from the Northern Rivers and believes her nomination was because of her involvement with early childcare. “Ever since I became an early childhood educator in 2017, I have been involved in our wider community,” she said. “It’s my passion to teach young children.

“A current project we have been working on is for Child Protection Week focusing on the theme, ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go.’” Caitlin was surprised to find out she had been nominated. “When I received the news that I had been nominated, I felt extremely honoured to be up against other young inspirational women across NSW,” she said. “I look forward to hearing the stories behind other candidates of the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards when the winners are announced in September. “

New requirements and wait HAS YOUR NEIGHBOUR times for truckies at border By Margaret Dekker

“The TWU is calling on all operators to ensure that drivers are Truck drivers are waiting up to three paid for the time that they have to hours at the NSW-Queensland border take to get tested, as well as ensuring during peak times, as strict new that all freight passes and border crossing requirements come into force declarations are in order so that all for the sector. transport workers can get through The Transport Workers Union says the checkpoints and make sure that it’s been a challenging weekend for Queenslanders get what they need,” freight and heavy vehicle drivers since Josh Millroy from the TWU said. last Friday’s introduction of the new “We understand there may be rules by the Queensland Government. teething issues as these new border All freight and heavy vehicles on checkpoints are set up, but it’s critical approach to the border must now divert that truckdrivers are not unduly to a new, dedicated truck lane on the delayed - and if they are that the Gold Coast Highway at Bilinga where employers and clients appropriately valid ‘Freight and Logistics’ passes are reimburse the drivers for their time,” checked by authorities who also need he said. to see negative COVID-19 driver test NSW Health has five ‘freight results within the previous 3-7 days. friendly’ 24 hour COVID-19 testing Any driver who fails to satisfy these sites for drivers at Taree, Narrabarba, requirements is turned around. Forbes, Narrandera and Tarcutta. Test TWU Spokesperson Josh Millroy results can take up to 48 hours. told The Northern Rivers Times drivers “While all efforts are being made understand the checks are in place to to ensure freight moves as efficiently ensure community safety through the as possible, operators are encouraged pandemic but it wants greater support to plan ahead as some delays may be from transport operators to ensure experienced and to factor this into drivers are paid while undergoing the fatigue management plans,” NSW time-consuming procedures. Health’s website read.

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‘Fight to the end’ – Cannabis University vs Tweed Council plans to demolish it By Margaret Dekker ONE by one, members of the Australian Cannabis University enter its Murwillumbah store with words of thanks and eyes full of gratitude for the ‘lifesaving’ help cannabis products are giving them; The wellheeled coastal chiropractor, the Gold Coast father of two, the ethereal woman with the long grey hair, all here on this Friday afternoon, members of this growing club. It’s for these members and more broadly society’s understanding of the cannabis plant, that self-professed ‘Dean of Green’ Dolph Cooke says he is fighting after Tweed Shire voted unanimously to launch legal action against ‘unauthorised structures’ at its Uki-based university. “I love fighting, that’s is why I’m here, I’m the guy who’s fighting for cannabis when everyone says ‘no, it’s illegal it turns you to drugs’ .. all those naysayers, all status quo people .. I’m up against them all day every day,” Dolph Cooke said. At its July 15 meeting, Tweed Shire Council voted unanimously to engage Council solicitors to, ‘Advise on ‘appropriate investigation procedures and enforcement action to address the unauthorised structures and land use at the Australian Cannabis University’s Uki property and whether to commence such action, including fines and possible proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court, to demolish the unauthorised structures and stop the current land use,’ the successful TSC motion read. Dolphe Cook told The Northern Rivers Times

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The ‘Dean of Green’ Dolph Cooke. Council’s decision was news to him. He said he’s busy preparing his own legal action, after he claims Council allegedly entered his property unlawfully on May 30, 2021 to inspect the property while he was away interstate. “She turns up when I went to Adelaide, with the police, no warrant, did whatever they liked and think they can get away with it .. which is great because I had several employees there at the time, so there’s plenty of evidence and witnesses. It’s just unfortunate,” Dolph Cooke said. The Australian Cannabis University formed on Kyogle Road at Kunghur near Uki in 2017. The privately owned, not for profit organisation is according to its website, ‘primarily focused on promoting the health benefits of cannabis and teaching its medicinal qualities and the array of ways it can be used to get bodies functioning optimally .. through its legal, low-THC cannabis.’ Dolph Cooke says demand for cannabis products like

CBD oils (cannabidiol) and balms is growing and expansion at the Uki site including new sheds and new crops follow state planning controls for agriculture, which now include cannabis he says. In 2016, amendments to the Australian Narcotic Drugs Act saw licensed growing of cannabis allowed for the manufacture of medicinal cannabis products. At the time, then LNP Health Minister Susan Ley described it as ‘a historic day for the nation and the people who fought long and hard to challenge the stigma around medicinal cannabis products so genuine patients are no longer treated as criminals.’ Dolph Cooke said he’s followed advice when developing the Australian Cannabis University. “I did ask the Council and their team went through it and said ‘oh no, that’s all state government’ you can have as many of those structures as you want. Now they’re saying .. no, we never said that.” “State government says, you can have as many farm dwellings as you want so long

as they are under 200 square metres, every single one of our sheds are under 200m2 but now they (Council) are saying ‘no, you can only have one of those and now you have to ask for a DA’,” Dolph said. He believes a neighbour or neighbours may have complained to Council about ACU’s expansion. Dolph said a bad childhood taught him stamina and resilience in adult life. He’s prepared to go the distance to see cannabis and its healing properties made available and even more affordable to the 31-thousand current members of the Australian Cannabis University, “We’re about helping people, we’re not about recreational use of cannabis in any way but we do know there’s something in cannabis that if you’re taking it in a little tiny way and in conjunction with some exercise and some good food, relaxation, that this can actually help build up your body’s immune system and help you fight off whatever the problems you’re going through ..

.. Everyone you know who is older than you is suffering for something,” Dolph said. “It’s not drugs, you’re looking at it the wrong way,” he added. It was when talk turned to nature and her healing properties that the Dean of Green grew sombre, holding back tears as he said, “I’m clearly passionate about the soil, the earth, other beings, I’m hell-bent because of the brainwashing against cannabis. You talk to anyone, ‘What does Dolph talk about when it’s about cannabis? Micro-dosing!’ .. you don’t need to be off your face for it to help you, in fact that is wrong.” Tweed Shire Council will also write to the NSW Department of Primary Industries over the ‘unauthorised development at the Kyogle Road site including illegal structures and land use.’ “There’s nothing they can do to me that’s going to stop me from holding up higher than myself the name of cannabis, the name of cannabis that is in the right hands used for the right reasons,” Dolph said.

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT Knives stolen, injured man Shooting incident - Nimbin About midday on Friday 30 July, emergency services were called to Thorburn Street, Nimbin, after reports of gun shots. Upon arrival, police located a man in his 20s with a gun shot wound to the leg. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition.. Following extensive inquiries, about 12.15pm on Saturday 31 July, a 20-year-old man was arrested at a unit on Airforce Road, East Lismore. He was taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with common assault (DV), discharging firearm etc with intent to cause GBH, and fire firearm in or near public place. He was refused bail to appear in Lismore Local Court on Monday 2 August.

Thursday night. The young persons aged 13 and 14 were conveyed to Lismore Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break and enter. They were granted conditional bail to appear before Lismore Children’s Court on August 6. A motor vehicle stolen from a home in Canterbury Chase, Goonellabah Thursday night was also recovered by police a short time later in Carson Street, Goonellabah. It was seized for forensic examination as the investigation continues.

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JUST after 1am Friday morning, Ballina general duties police stopped a vehicle in Tamarind Drive, Ballina. Police conducted relevant checks on the vehicle and its occupants, which resulted in one of the occupants being identified as a man, aged 26, wanted Intent to murder charge after on two outstanding warrants. South Grafton shooting The man attempted to flee on foot A man charged over the shooting of a and was arrested after a short foot 15-year-old boy in South Grafton last pursuit. The man was conveyed to month will face court in Grafton later Ballina Police Station. this year on charges including intent to In addition to the warrants being murder. executed, the man was also charged Samuel Lynch, 30, appeared in with possessing a prohibited drug, Tweed Heads Court on July 29 after he possessing/attempting to possess was extradited to NSW and charged on a prescribed restricted substance, July 28. possessing prohibited weapons, and Police allege About 8.50pm on escaping police custody. Saturday July 10, the boy was shot, and He was bail refused to appear before his 45-year-old father was assaulted, in Ballina Local Court on Friday. Camelia Way, South Grafton. Both the man and teenager have Crash sparks critical incident since recovered from their injuries. investigation – Casino Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police A CRITICAL incident investigation District investigated the incident. has been declared after a cyclist was Following extensive inquiries, struck by a vehicle in Casino. about 2pm on July 27, officers from About 9.40pm on Thursday 29 the Coomera Criminal Investigation July officers attached to Richmond Branch (CIB) arrested a 30-year-old Police District were at an address on man at a park on Parkvista Circuit by Churchill Crescent, Casino, for an virtue of an outstanding NSW arrest unrelated matter when they noticed a warrant. cyclist riding without a helmet or lights He was taken to Southport on his bicycle. Watchhouse, as detectives from Coffs/ Police requested the man stop; Clarence Police District travelled to however, he continued riding Queensland, where they were granted and collided with a vehicle at the the 30-year-old’s extradition to NSW. intersection of Churchill Crescent and On July 28, he was taken to Tweed Hotham Street. Heads Police Station and charged with He was treated by NSW Ambulance shoot at with intent to murder and paramedics, however, died at the assault occasioning actual bodily harm. scene. The man is yet to be formally Lynch was refused bail and set his identified. next court appearance for Grafton The driver of the vehicle, a 20-yearLocal Court on September 27. No plea old Queensland man, was not injured has been entered. and taken to Casino Hospital for mandatory testing. The man’s four Three youth arrested – passengers were uninjured. Goonellabah The Crash Investigation Unit LISMORE general duties police (CIU) attended the scene. A critical arrested three young people on incident team from Tweed-Byron Thursday night for their alleged Police District will now investigate involvement in a break and enter at a all circumstances surrounding the house in Earls Court, Goonellabah on incident. Anyone with information about these incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

found in shower in Byron Bay By Margaret Dekker KNIVES and other outdoor items have been stolen from a camping and disposals store in Byron Bay with the alleged offender found shortly after in a nearby front yard, cut and washing in an outdoor shower. Homeowner, Rhett Holt, told The Northern Rivers Times he woke just after 3am last Thursday July 29 to find a man in the outdoor shower of his Butler Street home. “I looked outside and saw a man squatting, washing himself with the extendable hose of the shower, with a big backpack, with knives sticking out of it,” Rhett Holt said. Rhett phoned Triple Zero and said police arrived within 30 seconds however the man – believed to be in his mid-20s-30, had already fled down Burns Street towards thicker nature reserve. The culprit left a black, green skater-style shoe in the yard, and some blood on the ground. “I was ridiculously stressed out afterwards but I’m also sympathetic to that bloke,” Rhett Holt said. It’s the first time in seven years Byron Bay Camping and Disposals off Jonson Street has been robbed but owners Rebecca Mussett and Kasper Hagen are philosophical about the early morning hit. “Oh well, it’s bound to happen you know, which sounds sad, but when you own a store, security’s always an issue but we’re ok, we’re insured, these things happen, it’s a fairly small matter in these times, to be honest, people with far worse issues than that,” Rebecca Mussett said. A person smashed a hole in the glass front door around 2:45am and a variety of camping items including knives were taken. “A few. A couple of

Above: Byron Bay Camping and Disposals co-owner Rebecca Mussett behind the glass counter which contained the knives. Below left: The alleged thief smashed his way into the Jonson Street store. Right: Rhett Holt was left shaken by an early morning property invasion.

head torches, binoculars, and we’re not sure about what else yet, but he got spooked by security and probably got away without what he wanted,” Rebecca Mussett said. Not ideal, with trade already hurting by statewide COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. “The young man managed to get out our back door which is fairly impressive because it’s double-bolted, quite a heavy door, so obviously the adrenaline’s made him given him extra strength, tackled it ..” Rebecca said. Security and police attended but the alleged offender had fled across the disused railway line to what Rhett Holt describes as “the famous Butler Street Reserve.” Rhett Holt says thickly vegetated area so close to town harbours and assists crime. He wants barbed wire added to the fence that surrounds it. “I have petitioned council, ministers and State Government to do something as it is getting

worse, but all that has been done is a security company has been hired and a survey was run in the height of COVID lockdown when nobody was around. It would have been very simple to build a proper fence to secure the conservation area, rather than waste thousands on security patrols and a survey to achieve nothing,” Rhett Holt said. “It’s not like other small towns, Byron’s always had that balance of peace and menace,” Rhett Holt said. Rhett Holt is a candidate in Byron Shire’s December Local Government election, as a running partner of Cr Alan Hunter. Tweed-Byron Police confirmed they attended the camping store and a Butler Street residence on the morning of July 29 and are still searching for the alleged offender who is described as male and in his mid-20s-30s. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.

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First piece of the puzzle to end homelessness

Social housing tenant Peter Harris looking over the designs for Lismore. By Samantha Elley

need is for one and two beds. “And the private market is CURRENTLY on the Northern not building that.” Rivers, there are around 3,000 In Casino the Clarence people on the waiting list for MP Chris Gulaptis said not housing, according to North everyone can afford a mortgage Coast Community Housing but everyone deserves a home. (NCCH) CEO, John McKenna. “That is what prompted “80 per cent of those this historic new investment families are headed by a announced in this year’s State woman or are single older Budget,” he said. women,” he said. “In a partnership with North Mr McKenna said in Coast Community Housing, a Lismore alone there are 523 $4.1 million project on Bimble people waiting for social Ave, South Grafton will deliver housing. 12 two-bedroom and 12 singleIn Casino there are 172 bedroom houses while a $2.4 people and Grafton 349 million project in Callistemon people, all waiting for a roof Street, Casino will result over their heads. in nine new two-bedroom For this reason the State homes.” Government announced last Over in Lismore, Lismore week part-funding of three MP Janelle Saffin stated new projects to start soon on emphatically that housing ends the Northern Rivers to combat homelessness. the lack of housing. “That’s what this “For us it’s exciting as development is able to do,” she what it allows us to do in the said. next 12-18 months, with this “If people don’t have their funding from the government own patch to call home, there and the private funding, is is a lot of trauma that comes develop about 88 one and two from that.” bed new housing outcomes,” The project in Lismore said Mr McKenna. will be located in 42 The investment by the NSW McKenzie Street and is partly Government will see a total funded through the NSW of 33 brand new homes to be Government’s Community built in South Grafton and Housing Innovation Fund. Casino and an additional 30 NCCH will receive $2 homes in Lismore. million from the fund and will The land is owned by NCCH contribute $6.5 million to the and will be mixed tenure Lismore development. developments, including homes for purchase, together A renter’s experience with affordable and social Peter Harris has been living housing and disability housing. in social housing for the past “The reason we stuck with 15 years in Goonellabah and one and two beds is that’s is one of the chairs of their what our research shows us tenant council. the region needs,” said Mr “I talk to the staff on behalf McKenna. of the tenants and also talk to “When we look at the wait the tenants on behalf of the list for social housing in staff,” he said. particular, 80 percent of the “I’m the intermediary.

Chair NCCH Robyn Hordern, Legislative Council Member Ben Franklin, Lismore MP Janelle Saffin and Lismore mayor Vanessa Ekins turn the sod on the Lismore project.

NCCH CEO John McKenna, Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis and Richmond Valley mayor Robert Mustow looking at the plans for Casino. “Like everybody, I wanted a roof over my head but I couldn’t afford what was available. “With Community Housing I pay a fifth of the market rent.” For Peter, this has helped him stretch his pension much further. “The homes are great and we organise hampers for new tenants that come into the building. “This includes giving them local bus timetables.” What the new homes look like Mr McKenna said the homes were architecturally designed and will be built by local tradesmen. “They are around 80sqm with two or one bedroom, one bathroom, built-in wardrobes and lovely kitchens,” he said. “Building these homes is good for local economic development as they will bring about a quarter of a billion dollars into the local economy.”

Timeline In Casino and South Grafton, Mr Gulaptis confirmed the project will start in the coming months. “The Richmond Valley project is already DA-approved and construction is set to begin in the coming months and will be completed by mid-2022,” he said. “DA approval of the Clarence Valley project is due soon and building should begin early next year.” In Lismore Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council, Ben Franklin said the project will be completed next year. “The project is expected to be complete by late 2022,” he said. The future Mr McKenna said NCCH would love to do more projects like Casino, South Grafton and Lismore. “We will need to be building 300 new places a year over the next decade,” said Mr

McKenna. “This is a very small part but we are heading in the right direction. “The Community Housing Innovation Fund is $23 million and is simple to apply for and comply with. “It is the model for the future.” Mr Franklin said the issue of homelessness and the solution of social housing was not a political one. “First and most importantly we need to get more housing stock,” he said. “Every level of government should be working to make this happen.” Mr McKenna said two additional developments of which the costs are to be covered by NCCH include: • 25 units in Station Street, Mullumbimby at a cost of $7.9 million; • 12 refurbished units from Lismore Hospital accommodation which will be available for rent in late 2021.

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COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR ROYAL COMMISSION INTO HOUSING By Tonia Dynan AN establishment of a Royal Commission into the affordability and future of housing in Australia has been called for by Ballina Shire councillor Sharon Cadwallader (pictured). Cr Cadwallader’s motion was supported by most councillors, asking council to write to the state and federal governments, Australian Local Government Association and Local Government NSW seeking their support for the establishment of a Royal Commission. “A recent report, released

by the City Futures Research Centre, prepared by a collaboration of notable Australian housing researchers, in collaboration with peak housing organisations, titled “Housing: Taming the Elephant in the Economy”, provides an excellent summary of the issue along with a range of appropriate national level housing reforms required to effectively address the issue,” the council report stated. Cr Cadwallader said one of the key recommendations in the report was to establish a Royal Commission into housing, as this issue was so complex that it crossed over

many boundaries for all levels of government. “The five key points listed at the start of the attached summary, highlight the

need for state and federal governments to take this issue seriously,” she said. “Ballina Shire like many other cities and towns, has a growing housing shortage escalated by the unaffordability of increasing rents and property market sales. “In particular, families, frontline service personnel and hospitality workers within our local community are unable to compete with current trends and as such are being left unable to fill positions with a 6–12-month rental waiting list and others struggling to enter the homeowner market. “Community groups are

being stretched to their limits as they try to assist organisations in supporting the homeless.” Cr Cadwallader said council needed to support the recommendation and work with all agencies to establish a clear pathway to resolve this issue, not only for this generation, but future generations of our shire. “We know there’s an issue, it’s not just unique to Ballina, it’s right across the country,” she said. “That report outlines collaboration between the three levels of government and that’s what’s needed. “If we can all work together, we’ll get better outcomes.”

Homes on the way for single, older homeless women By Tonia Dynan

urgent action on the delivery of affordable and social housing A PILOT affordable housing in the region. project in Wollongbar is going They also agreed to make to be open to tender after a submission to the NSW Ballina Shire Council decided Parliamentary Inquiry into to support the project recently. Crisis Accommodation A council-owned residential encouraging the government block of land at Wollongbar to increase the supply of will be used for the project emergency housing in Ballina which aims to house single, Shire and write to the Minister older homeless women. for Housing to encourage “The 2016 Census revealed the redevelopment of areas older women (55+) as the of existing Department of fastest growing cohort of Housing dwelling stock in homelessness in NSW, with an Ballina Shire to increase the increase of 48% from 2011 to supply of affordable housing. 2016,” the council report stated Council also called for a “Anecdotally, local further report to identify a homelessness service providers preferred model and examining report an increase of 75% options for the delivery of of older women seeking affordable housing on council homelessness assistance over owned land and write to the the past 12-month period.” Minister for Planning seeking a The call for tender was one robust evidence base for short of many issues discussed at term rental accommodation the council meeting regarding policy reforms. affordable housing. “In Ballina Shire, the Council also decided to median sales price for single provide in principle support for dwellings of $693,000 in June a submission by the Northern 2019 increased to $850,000 Rivers Joint Organisation to by December 2020, being the NSW Housing Taskforce an increase of 22.6% in 12 seeking the government’s months,” the council report

Government funding alone was inadequate to address the issues of affordable housing. “For example, northern New South Wales receives 5% of homelessness assistance funding, despite having at least 30% of the state homelessness numbers,” he said. “Housing insecurity and homelessness is a complex issue. Complex issues demand collaborative responses rather stated. and is contributing to the than a siloed, or narrow “In terms of rental housing, labour shortages across a broad approach. A single player will the median house rental range of employment sectors.” not be able to affect change, increased from $550 per week The report stated local and the whole of community in December 2019 to $620 per community housing providers approach is needed. week by March 2021, being an advised of many instances “What has happened here increase of 12.7% in 15 months where the properties they is a group of community (on the basis of new rental leased from private landlords partners have come together in bonds lodged). were having rents rise or being a collaborative effort to provide “More significant than the sold due to the strength of the affordable housing, to some cost of new rentals, however, market at present. of our valued and yet most has been the declining “Further, staff are aware valuable residents. availability of rental housing as of many recent examples of “The group involves a notreflected in an extremely low would-be skilled regional for-profit community housing vacancy rate of 0.3% in May migrants not being able provider, private benefactors, a 2021 (in postcode 2478). to move to, or remain in, local philanthropic foundation, “This tightness in the the region due to a lack of professional people willing housing market is increasing affordable housing.” to donate their time and housing stress and risk of Social Futures business resources, as well as local homelessness for low to and social strategy manager builders, tradespeople and moderate income households Sam Henderson said State suppliers.”

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from that point on they depend 100% on models to predict the impacts. What? They have nothing. “The computer model is nothing more than a physical realisation of the beliefs, understandings, We’d love to hear and in particular the from you! misunderstandings of letters@nrtimes.com.au the person programming Please keep under 150 words the computer” (Willis & include address and phone Eschenbach). I do not deny warming Climate nonsense and cooling has occurred In reply to the letter by over many millennia and Paul Brecht (NRT 22/7), will continue to do so, I am now being vilified however I do not believe for using a computer for anthropogenic warming research. Really? I am is responsible and think intrigued as to where it quite arrogant of Mr Brecht gathers his scientists who claim they research. I am happy you can change the current consider me as a mate weather and climate however the “crap’’ (your patterns by destroying words) I have researched the economies of many comes directly from the countries. Australia Bureau of Meteorology needs to get nuclear and hydrographic power generation going surveyors of great yesterday. repute. I haven’t seen G MacDonald any empirical evidence Pimlico presented by you, nor have you presented your Futile targets version of the truth. I agree with G I can see a familiar MacDonald’s comments pattern forming here, about Greta Thunberg push the alarmist doom (NRT 22/7), she has been and gloom barrow, hurl used as a puppet and also abuse at any opposition our children who attend to the green narrative and climate change protests offer no proven facts to have been indoctrinated support their agenda. As as well. for Ms Thunberg, whom I also agree that has not yet completed Australia hasn’t had any high school, I refrain notable sea level rises, from further discussion. nor are Islands a good In Senate Estimates, indicator of sea level rises Senator Malcolm Roberts as they can gradually asked Australia’s then sink. Chief Scientist Dr We are climate realists Alan Finkel, to what who believe climate is extent (once warming constantly changing. We is established) will the just don’t believe that impact on civilisation man can control the be? Dr Finkel replied, climate. In fact, if

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climate hadn’t changed we would still be living with dinosaurs in a lush greenhouse environment and if we didn’t have fossil fuels (made from dinosaurs, other animals and plants) for energy we would still be in Fred Flintstone’s era of technology. Trying to get to zero carbon emissions is futile and will only destroy our economy and families as this planet is a carbonbased planet and will never get to zero carbon emissions. Lynette Evans Numulgi

The evidence from Fort Denison, we are assured, is “more reliable than satellite imaging equipment” due to the fact that NASA has a vested interest in creating paranoia and fear in the younger generations, not that G MacDonald is in any way a conspiracy theorist you understand. Well, what a relief this is to us all. Though probably not a relief to those in Europe and Central China however who have in the last few weeks lost lives, homes and suffered immense damage to infrastructure from unprecedented Great coverage flooding. In fact, I just wanted to say I just probably not much of picked up this weeks a relief to anyone who edition (#56) and could might be bothered to not believe how good fact check the ‘empirical you guys are going with evidence’ from Fort giving us a brilliant Denison to discover just newspaper each week. 96 how utterly irrelevant it is pages in total WOW, I am to the reality of sea level not a truck driver but this rise across Australia and 24-page lift out is such the rest of the planet. good quality and great Perhaps though G to read, I really have MacDonald doesn’t trust an admiration for our greenie lefties such as the truckers that are keeping Australian government this country going at the and therefore chooses to moment. ignore the Great Barrier Great coverage on Reef Marine authority Covid in our part of the who cite an increase in world as usual and I sea level rise of 1.2mm particularly love reading per year. editorials from your Interesting also is journalist Margaret MacDonalds lack of Dekker. any acknowledgement I have to also say that on the observations of Nigel Dawe’s column Sir David Attenborough I look forward to each which I raised in previous week, I always read this correspondence. Of column twice as he has course though, an such uplifting words of easier target would be wisdom. the ‘hysterical teenage One more thing, can puppet from Sweden’, you keep running the Greta Thunberg. Bob’s Brewery editorials, Concerning though I love them and have tried that MacDonald has all of his recommended such contempt for the beers and have to say the future generations and man has very good taste their concerns for the and a palate for his beers. future environment Thank you team and they will inherit from please keep up the great us, and ironic, given work each week. such language, that G Drew Ashmore MacDonald is so easily Brunswick Heads offended by ‘snide’ and ‘sarcastic’ comments Irrelevant evidence from the myriad of We can all rest assured, people who don’t share thanks to G MacDonald his/her delusional (Level headed, July views. But still, we his/ 8), that the sea level is her ‘green friends’ will actually falling not rising be forever grateful for and therefore human the insightfulness she/ induced climate change is he affords us given a complete sham! our ‘inherent lack of

understanding’ and that we are ‘probably struggling’ to comprehend regarding his/her version of what hand picked empirical evidence is. Well G MacDonald, it seems your vessel is certainly full of something, but it doesn’t smell much like empirical evidence to me. I can understand why the Northern Rivers Times gives you so much oxygen given the amount of response and outrage it generates, however, it’s time to realise MY green friends, arguing with the likes of G MacDonald is akin to wrestling with a pig, in the end you both end up covered in sh*t, and only the pig enjoys it. S Walters

Shark sanctuary On the news (6/7) I heard that fishermen and trawlers want to hunt sharks again. They (fishermen) can’t hunt in NSW and that’s why the amount of sharks are on the coast. They have increased in numbers and the ocean is their habitat. The sharks are a vital cog in the marine chain - apex predators. Every time we go into the ocean, be it for surfing or swimming, we know the risk of a possible shark attack, or by any other sea creature which can harm humans, is possible. The sharks shouldn’t be hunted and hounded by humans just because they have increased in numbers. The pro-fishermen wanting the marine department to give approval to hunt sharks is just slaughter of more sea creatures. Look what nearly happened to some whale species. Learned any lessons? Paul Brecht Evans Head

Council chaos What a joke, council elections cancelled again. Are you kidding? I get what’s going on in Sydney, but regional councils could go ahead especially as you can vote online too. Thus if

this is case that they are postponed till December then they should all be put into administration and forensic accountants sent in to check the books of all councils, because none of them are doing any good and should not be given a extra five months to destroy even more rate payers money on useless stupid and incompetent ideas that ratepayers don’t want and services cut through their ineptness. Especially as they missed the boat on not lobbying state government for stamp duty worth millions that could have filled council coffers for years. No, stupid fools just like ripping off ratepayers and can’t think outside the square. Alan Mosley Yamba

Damned council On Wednesday 21/7 at an extraordinary meeting of Rous Council a motion was passed five to three that the proposed Dunoon Dam be permanently removed from Rous’s future water management strategy. Those in favour ignored the benefits of a dam entirely, water security, flood mitigation, a reserve for native flora and fauna, tourism and its associated wealth for the region and local employment. They also ignored the recommendation of their own staff, whom I would think would be extremely knowledgeable, reports from outside experts and letters from local Councils in support of the Dam. What I can’t understand or accept they ignored entirely the will of the people and therefore subverted the democratic process on which our Government and indeed our constitution is based. Rous at their December meeting voted to extend the community consultation, at a cost of $200,000. As a result of this consultation 13,729 signatures were received (huge number for a local

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OPINION 13 issue). Of these 85% were in favour of the dam. Why have community consultation and then ignore the findings? What gives these five councillors, (chair Williams, Cr Ekins, Cr Cooke, Cr Cameron and Cr Coorey) the right to ignore the will of the people? In chair Williams’ words those signatories who want the dam are “a mob … nothing but a mob,” therefore, I assume they don’t take any notice of us, the ordinary people. The words dictatorial and megalomaniac sprang to mind when I heard these gems of knowledge from chair Williams. Both Cr Cadwallader and Cr Mustow tried to censure Williams for his comments but they were shut down. They are allowing party

politics and their own political aspirations to dictate their vote. What happened to doing what’s best for the local community? In choosing to ignore the majority these five councillors are being dictatorial, not democratic, and obviously believe that the ordinary people need to be told what to do as thy are not responsible enough, or intelligent enough, to make decisions (similar to the thinking of maniacs like Hitler and Stalin). I implore readers to contact your local members, or indeed, any politician to voice your outrage at this ruthless subversion of the democratic process and to have this Council removed. Col Baker Modanville

Courageous call Being a Rous councillor must be a hard job. The work load of reading reports must be enormous and keeping communities informed must be exhausting. I am convinced that all eight councillors do their utmost to serve their community in the best way they can. Otherwise they wouldn’t be there. In view of that, I believe the decision on July 21 by five of the eight councillors to keep the Dunoon Dam off the table was exceptionally courageous. They were faced with a well-funded campaign to gather signatures in favour of more studies on the Dunoon Dam, and the rejection of all permanent water sources apart from dams. These five

councillors knew that this was the exact reverse of “all options on the table” and would put their community at risk. They noted the numerous water authorities who recommend that diverse water options are the only way to secure future water. They noted that not a single report, study or speaker advocated the concentration of water supplies in a single source. They stuck to their previous no-dam decision because the weight of evidence that had influenced them the first time had not changed. Moreover, they stood up for the Widjabul Wia-bal people, whose clearly expressed wishes have been so notably excluded from every pro-dam

letter, article or speaker. It is not the job of the councillors to put aside their own carefully considered views and vote in accordance with the views expressed in a petition. Bowing to this kind of pressure would be irresponsible and would lead to decisions being dictated by whoever could fund the biggest campaign. These councillors have the admiration of many because they did their job – they looked after their community. They knew that they could lose votes in their re-election bids but they followed the accepted science, the water experts and their consciences. For that they deserve our respect. Nan Nicholson The Channon

SAFFIN HOSTS AUTISM ROUNDTABLE IN LISMORE By Janelle Saffin MP State Member for Limsore

COMMUNITY CHAMP: Lismore MP Janelle Saffin popped in to Michael Herrmann’s Southside Pharmacy in South Lismore to hand him a certificate of appreciation for 40 years of service to the local community. Michael, who is retiring, and his team have raised more than $43,000 since 1989 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. They were wearing pyjamas at work to raise money for children in foster care. Janelle also thanked them for their work on the frontline during this time of COVID-19.

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August 5, 2021

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NORTH COAST LIFESAVERS DOMINATE AWARDS NOMINATIONS By Tonia Dynan A LARGE contingent of North Coast lifesavers have been named as finalists in the 2021 Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions in all aspects of surf lifesaving. The awards celebrate the accomplishments of members who care, give up their time and want to make a difference, clubs and branches in the 2020/21 season. This year’s awards were to be presented at a function on Saturday, August 28, but that has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. How the awards will be handed out is still to be determined. Cudgen Headland SLSC is up for Club of the Year and it isn’t any wonder many of the finalists come from the club. From Cudgen Headland SLSC, David Rope is a finalist

for Surf Lifesaver of the Year and Matthew Bell is a finalist for Volunteer of the Year. Sven Loemker is a finalist for Youth Volunteer of the Year and Hayley Smith is a finalist for Athlete of the Year. The Cudgen Major Events Committee is a finalist for Services Team of the Year and the Open Female Board Rescue are finalists in the Surf Sports Team of the Year category. Dennis Eyre, from Cudgen

Headland SLSC, and Steve Westcott, from Fingal Beach SLSC, are both finalists for Assessor of the Year. Steve is also a finalists for Trainer of the Year, as is Jill Ennever, from Yamba SLSC. The Low Profile SSV Roof Rack, designed by the Fingal Rovers SLSC, is a finalist for the Innovation Award. Kalani Ives, from Yamba SLSC, is a finalist for Youth Athlete of the Year. Lara Wegemund, from

Cabarita Beach SLSC, is a finalist for Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year and Kylie Ryan-Milroy, also from Cabarita Beach SLSC, is a finalist for Official of the Year. This year a new award was introduced – Support Operations Member of the Year. Garry Meredith, from Evans Head Casino SLSC, is a finalist in this new category. Joining him from Evans Head Casino SLSC, Michael Pontefract is a finalist for

Patrol Captain of the Year and Teena Redman is a finalist for Administrator of the Year. The EAC Surf Awareness Program at Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC is a finalist for Community Education Program of the Year and Stephen Perris, from Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC, is a finalist for Facilitator of the Year. Samantha Miller, from Lennox Head SLSC, is a finalist for Coach of the Year and Joanne Kay, from Byron Bay SLSC, is a finalist for Masters Athlete of the Year. North Coast lifesavers Daniel Buck, from Tweed, Amber Whipple, from Byron, Liam Worling, from Ballina, and Morgen Parkin, from Clarence, are all finalists for Lifeguard of the Year. The Far North Coast is the final finalists from the region for Branch of the Year. Congratulations to all nominations and thank you for your service.

Project builds resilience in seniors through online tutoring A LOCAL project has provided tutoring in digital technology to seniors so they can connect with loved ones during a very isolating time for many of the elderly in our community. Northern Rivers Community Foundation’s Recovery and Resilience Grant supported the Byron Seniors Online Connect project with funding. The innovative program, run by the Byron Community Centre, also connected seniors with social interest groups, encouraged the development of a learning program for the computer club, and provided a digital skills tutor in their home or at the local library depending on restrictions at the time. Tutors designed customised learning plans for each senior in line with their needs while also providing phone support throughout the project, and information relating to internet safety and security and how to access the best online social groups for them. Margaret Brown took part in the program. “I’m really grateful for this fantastic program. Both tutors were excellent and informative,” the 87-year-old said. “It’s terrible living out on a property with no driving licence and deteriorating eyes,

Coordinator Stephen Howard and BCC Client Marion Armstrong from U3A.

Tutor Caitlin with BCC client Brad Ryan from Feros Village Care.

so for me, the computer is the greatest thing since toffee apples. “Through this program I can stay connected with the world and I won’t be left behind. It’s a great advantage.” Maryanne Smith shared the same positive sentiment. “I am riding on a cloud to the moon because the session you guided me through yesterday somehow freed the negatives I had with working on my computer,” the 72-yearold said. “I have lacked selfconfidence with computers so I evaded group situations because the fast learners shot ahead while I was still at the starting gate.

Theatre Group for Seniors, The Bangalow Men’s Shed and Byron Hospital Auxiliary Committee. A total of 86.7% seniors who participated in the program reported feeling better equipped to complete digital tasks on their own with 67.7% saying that having these new digital skills helped reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. What they enjoyed the most was the one-on-one outreach tutoring which took place in their homes. “Increased access to social connections, family and essential online services and resources significantly improved our seniors overall

“Having one-on-one time with you has been a god send. I’m sure my brain works better when I feel confident and not anxious. “I so appreciate your friendly professionalism, your skills and knowledge, your encouragement and positive reinforcement.” Thanks to project coordinator, Stephen Howard, the centre exceeded their beneficiary target making 75 outreach visits in total and working with six local seniors organisations in the region, including the Uniting Church Sewing and Social Circle, local chapter of the University of the Third Age, The Country Women’s Association, a local

wellbeing while the diversity of age, gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the volunteers and students led to greater intergenerational and multicultural connections in the shire during the program,” the centre’s community programs manger Cherie Bromley said. From the Byron Markets to the Byron Theatre and the essential community services they offer, dedicated staff and volunteers of Byron Community Centre have been supporting vulnerable members of our community for more than 40 years with meals, advocacy, counselling and a range of arts and social programs for those in need.

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MOBILE HOSPITAL RECEIVES $400K TO HELP WILDLIFE CARERS BYRON Bay Wildlife Hospital has been awarded $401,500 for the construction of accommodation and training facilities for emergency wildlife veterinarians, vet nurses, volunteers and carers. “Wildlife vets, nurses and carers are critical to the conservation and care of Australian wildlife,” Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital founder and CEO Dr Stephen Van Mil said. “They are essentially on call 24/7, putting enormous strain on them and their families. “We desperately need infrastructure enabling these care professionals to be accommodated close to the native animals in their care. “It significantly reduces the burden of travel and allows them to work more closely and responsively with our expert veterinary team.” Dr Van Mil said the training and meeting space would also allow the service to run educational programs to upskill volunteers, staff, vets and carers in partnership with wildlife rescue groups and wildlife care organisations. The Wildlife Vet Stay and Training Centre will use local

businesses and contractors to plan, construct and fit out two fixed and connected ‘Tiny Houses’ and a facility for education programs. It will also support life education programs for indigenous youth dealing with trauma and loss by facilitating healing and learning through connection with Australian wildlife. The grant funding is part of the $4.5 billion commitment from the NSW and Commonwealth governments to support economic, social, built and natural environment recovery from the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires. said this investment from the State and Commonwealth Government’s would support the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital to continue offering crucial and life-saving care. “Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has treated almost 1000 wildlife patients in ten months, working with wildlife carers and vets across the NSW North Coast and hinterland,” Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said. “Infrastructure of this kind will help the wildlife hospital meet the growing demand for

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wildlife conservation. “This project will increase the preparedness of our region in the future to deal with disasters such as bushfires and I’m proud to represent the

NSW Government in helping provide over $400,000 for the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.” Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is based on the Northern Rivers. The not-for-profit organisation’s footprint is expanding as it continues to relieve the burden of providing wildlife care from general practice veterinarians. “The terrible bushfires of 2019-20 have seen a huge increase in support for wildlife conservation from corporations, communities, philanthropists and the public,” Dr Van Mil said. “The economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has also given rise to a desire to connect with nature more than ever.” “We’re honoured and grateful that the NSW and Australian governments have seen the merit in our project. “Our vision is that this will help develop a new narrative for our region as a hub for wildlife conservation, with resources and facilities collaboratively created by the community, business, veterinary professionals and the NSW and Australian governments.”

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YAEGL COUNTRY: SMALL BY LANDMASS, BIG ON EMPOWERMENT By Lesley Apps THE $900,000 in funding the Yaegl people received from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package last week is another milestone in their journey to self-determination. The First Nations group made history in 2017 after becoming the first group in New South Wales to have their Native Title rights recognised over the ocean by the Federal Court of Australia. The title runs from Woody Head (near Iluka), north to Wooli, extending east from the low water mark across the Pacific Ocean for 200 metres. Now, this latest victory by the Yaegl Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (a Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate) will help to progress their plans for an eco-camp on Hickey Island in Yamba. Emerging Elders Patricia Laurie and Dianne Chapman are just two of the Yaegl board members who have actively pursuing progress for their people on behalf of their Elders. “We were elected by the Yaegl mob. Not appointed. Some of us hold business degrees but we don’t get paid for what we do, we do it because it’s something we thought had to be done,” Patricia said. She said the Yaegl board knew they had to be “moving along with the times” so putting together key groups within their organisation was an important part of the machination process. “We’ve got our land care groups, junior and senior groups that do a lot of work, our cultural heritage site officers, I personally manage the women’s programs while Fox (Ken Laurie) manages male programs but we do it as a team. We put the concept up, we work as a team to make sure everything is put in together. More heads are better than one,” she said. Patricia said there was “a lot of red tape to get through” and a lot of challenges with other groups “trying to duplicate what we are doing”. “But we always bring it back to ‘we are the traditional owners’ respect us. We’ve proven in the federal courts

our native title on the land, our waters and our ocean. We fought hard for that. We are proven.” The women hoped the Yaegl board’s latest achievement would become a “really good blueprint” for what’s possible for Aboriginal people. “When you see the amount of work we have done with the plans. We are here today, to bring our politicians in (for future funding opportunities) and our local council on board because we have to get its approval once that’s done but it’s very eco-friendly plan and very thoughtful to Country.” Dianne Chapman said the Yaegl people had come a long way to reach this point in time. “Our Elders started talking about (Native Title) in 1994. In 96 put in the application and finally got determination in 2015. You look at all the work that has lead up to this, let alone having to live the life of under the Aborigines Protection Act previous to that,” Ms Chapman said. She said they had lived a pretty confronting and conditioned life through government policy but can “look back at ourselves and how far we have come now we have been acknowledged as the Native Title holders of our own Country.” Dianne said the Yaegl people were just resuming their rightful place because “gone are the days of being the fringe dwellers”. “We are out front now. We have got to move ahead. We’ve got a labour hire market now we’re going to grow our young ones to become the emerging Elders. This is about

we put in place has got to meet one of those streams and be benefit to the legacy for generations and generations to come,” she said. Patricia said the Yaegl Elders were the ones that pushed them forward. “They voted us in because they were confident we would be able to carry this through,” Patricia said. “They are happy to see something concrete before they go on to the dreaming because we’ve lost a lot,” Dianne said. Both Dianne and Patricia grew up on Yaegl Country and bring their children and our Yaegl Native Title legacy “We won’t go back there. grandchildren to Hickey Island that we are following. We’ve We won’t go back to what for barbecues and cultural gone into the next era and then happen to us, but a lot of activities. go into the next era after that.” people need to know what “We go through the She said they had a strategic happen to us. These are the mangroves to get crabs and plan and policy “everything kinds of programs we’ll have oysters. We still exercise our in place” to keep moving at the camp, cultural history culture here,” Patricia said. forward. knowledge, story-telling, Dianne said the funding for “We are meeting the white within this development.” the progression of an ecoman’s industry but we are The women said the Yaegl camp felt very significant and meeting our cultural industry team will be taking care of inspirational them both. and that’s more important to the conservation and land “Patricia and I grew up us but we can do the linkages. management of the island full on an old camp on Angourie That we can work collectively time once the eco-camp is up Road and then at Clay Canyon together and nobody is better and running. (opposite the Yamba museum). than anyone. We all the same, “We’re in control of our There were giant sand hills we’re all equal,” Dianne said. destiny through our sovereign there, red dirt, tin huts. We Dianne said the $900,000 rights as native title holders lived under the Protection Act. would take care of the and that is everything,” Diane ‘We were forcibly removed establishment phase and they said. out of town as fringe dwellers, were expecting to follow The women said the then forcibly removed again through with the rest of the eco-camp would be the and again before being put development from herein. “second message” from the on (the then) Pippie Beach “We’re pretty switched on. Yaegl people, the first a series reserve. The name was Now we’ve got that foot in the of highway signs announcing eventually changed to Nauru door we’ll establish it (ecotheir Country. Village because we didn’t camp) do the implementation “It’s (eco-camp) another want to be known as the plan and look towards what we seed that is planted. We are reserve. will do down the track to get it going to be doing a range of “It wasn’t that long ago but completed.” different things all over our people talk about these things The women said it hadn’t Country. We’re talking about in the past like they were 100 been easy and the board has Brooms Head, maybe Wooli years ago,” Dianne said. learned the process by dealing Minnie Water, it’s all eco“We were five years of age with government regulations. friendly. This is the start of it when they moved us out of “We’ve gone back numerous and we are very proud of that,” Angourie Road and for nine times. We’re getting more Patricia said. years of our lives we were clever in relation to industries “Our business acumen will classified as flora and fauna.” and their requirements when grow. Within the tourism “We’ve lived oppression. funding arrangements are put industry, we will become force Our floors were dirt. We used in place and what we need to to be reckoned with because to grab branches off the trees do (to secure more). This is a nobody has more competency for us to sweep with,” Patricia very significant moment here in our culture than us.” said. today, and mark our words it Dianne said under native “But we were told by our won’t be the last.” title determination the Yaegl parents to go and get an Patricia and Dianne said people had three aspirations: education do something, so the Yaegl board had always cultural, social and economic. that’s exactly what we did,” “spoken up” when it came to “Everything we do fits in those she said. the challenges they faced. three streams”. “In the face of adversity “We’ve never been quiet but “This (eco-camp) plan is we are resilient, and we will we’ve turned more towards the huge. We are accountable to continue to be resilient until business side of things to get all the other title holders all the day we are put into Mother what we want,” Dianne said. the Yaegl people so whatever Earth.”

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Opening of Evans Head Library is booked By Samantha Elley RESIDENTS of Evans Head and surrounds can now enjoy an upgraded library with more facilities for community meetings, internet access and of course, to borrow books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and magazines. As of Tuesday this week, the newly renovated library opened its doors to the public although an official opening will be happening in the near future. “The official opening is delayed while COVID 19 restrictions are in place,” said Regional Library Manager, Gary Ellem. “We are hoping to hold it

Library staff Gary Ellem and Sylvia Cooling stack the shelves of the newly-renovated Evans Head Library. Photo Samantha Elley

before the council goes into caretaker mode in November.” The funding for the renovations were provided by the NSW Government and Richmond Valley Council in a combined investment of $879,000. The first $399,053 is from the State Government and Richmond Valley Council providing the remainder. “The floorspace has tripled in size and there are more books and business space available for the community,” said Mr Ellem. “There is an enclosed courtyard in the front and another courtyard to the side of the building.” The centrepiece of the new

library is the large surf boat hanging from the ceiling. “We wanted a wow factor for the library,” said Mr Ellem. “It is on loan from the Evans Head Surf Club in memory of Buzza Pearce who was one of their members and who passed away a couple of years ago. “We have a member of staff who is in the surf club and it was a great opportunity to acknowledge them within the Evans Head community and the fact they will be celebrating 100 years next year.” The renovations are the first of its kind for the library since it was built 40 years ago and is now open for the public to enjoy.

ALSTONVILLE AQUATIC CENTRE REOPENS THE Alstonville Aquatic Centre reopened on Sunday, following essential annual maintenance. If the Tokyo Olympics has inspired you, then now is a great time to dust off your goggles and visit the Alstonville Aquatic Centre. The heated pool is open seven days and features a 50m outdoor pool and a semienclosed 25m pool. Visitors are reminded to

sanitise, sign in using the Service NSW app and exercise social distancing measures while using the facility. Ballina Shire Council thanks the community for their understanding and patience during the pool’s annual winter closure. For the latest pool information or full opening hours, please visit ballina.nsw. gov.au/community-swimmingpools.

Community Q&A meeting THE New Italy Museum Inc is hosting a meeting to be held in the New Italy Community Hall at 11am on Sunday, August 8. The purpose of the meeting is to enable members of the New Italy community to ask questions about the recently lodged Development Application for a service station and restaurant complex at New Italy. Representatives of the developer will attend via video-link from Sydney to answer questions from the community. “There are many elements of the

DA that our community may not fully appreciate,” New Italy Museum Inc president Gail Williams said. “The meeting will provide an opportunity to have those elements explained to them by the persons who prepared and lodged the DA. “Community members will then be better informed if they wish to lodge a submission on the DA with the Richmond Valley Council by the deadline of August 16.” Only a limited number of seats in the hall and reservations will be accepted. Further, questions for the developer may be submitted beforehand, either

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A NEW-LOOK ‘Spaghetti Shed’ is now a reality with the renovated space officially opening at Mullumbimby Showground. The showground received $236,600 in funding from the NSW Government Showground Stimulus Package to renovate an existing pavilion and adjoining food hall and turn it into a fun and practical space for Spaghetti Circus. Mullumbimby Showground Land Management Board member and Spaghetti Circus General Manager Alice Cadwell said the grant had

breathed new life into the showground facilities. “The buildings look so much better now,” Ms Cadwell said. “They have been rejuvenated with new outdoor areas where you can sit and work and enjoy the sun and the inside of the buildings look like a million bucks. “Spaghetti Circus customers come into the old shed and are blown away by how good it looks. They wonder if they’ve walked into the right building. “The Regional Event Activation grant and NSW Government support for the

National Circus Festival are fundamental in providing world-class artists at the 2021 Festival.” Ms Cadwell said the grant had enabled the circus to work with the Mullum Music Festival, Brunswick Picture House, Gravity and Other Myths, and have the confidence to bring their boutique Covid-safe event to life. Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin joined Ms Cadwell and her team at the opening to celebrate and to announce further funding from the NSW Government’s

Regional Event Activation Fund. “From an ageing pavilion to a fantastic new space for Spaghetti Circus, there is now more opportunities for creativity and fun,” Mr Franklin said. “It was the cherry on top to announce further funding on behalf of the NSW Government for Spaghetti Circus to host the spectacular National Circus Festival. “This additional funding means better facilities and a bigger venue capacity which will be game-changers for the National Circus Festival and will help attract visitors from all corners of the state and beyond. “Spaghetti Circus have created such a positive movement for young people, performers and tourism opportunities alike. We are very lucky to have such a passionate team directed by the incredible Alice Cadwell right here in our own backyard.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said NSW Government’s support

would boost local and regional performing arts and highlight the Spaghetti Circus’ important role as a leading regional youth arts organisation. “This funding will help the National Circus Festival to deliver an exciting week of events and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate how local organisations like the Spaghetti Circus continue to enrich the lives of many young people living in regional NSW,” Mr Barilaro said. The Showground Stimulus Funding was part of the NSW Government’s $2.3 billion Health and Economic Covid-19 Stimulus Package to support communities by creating jobs, improving infrastructure and promoting sustainability and longevity of showgrounds across NSW. The $20 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund is part of the $2 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure for regional communities.

Councillors water down ‘sooking’ mayoral minute By Tim Howard A MAYORAL minute seeking to rebuke the State Government for the way it handled the announcement of the three-month delay for the local government elections has been watered down. Clarence Valley mayor Jim Simmons brought his five-point minute to the July 27 council meeting aiming to let Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock know he was disappointed to hear about the postponement through the media before learning of it through official channels. Cr Simmons also sought to express council’s unhappiness that it did not get early warning the government was again considering delaying the elections again. Last year it delayed local government elections across the state for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The debate also revealed frustration within council as five of the nine councillors, including Cr Simmons and his deputy Jason Kingsley, have announced they won’t be

standing at the next election. But councillors, particularly those seeking re-election sought to water down the mayoral minute, with successive amendments. First Cr Andrew Baker successful amended the minute, striking out point three, which said councillors would continue to carry out their duties during the extension. He argued this was a given for any councillor who did not choose to resign from his or her position. It was Cr Peter Ellem who extracted the teeth from the document, successfully moving an amendment to remove the first two points critical of the minister. “It looks like a whinge from a council to a minister who had to make a decision on a statewide basis. It looks like a bit of sooking,” he said. “It could be seen as quite rude to send that back to the minister given all that they’re dealing with in Sydney.” Cr Ellem said the decision should not have been a surprise given the escalating COVID crisis in Sydney and

isolated cases cropping up in regional areas. Cr Kingsley was not worried about hurting the minister’s feelings, describing the way the announcement was handled as a “blatant disregard” to not notify 125 councils of the delay before they heard it in the media. “Either this was a thought bubble or it wasn’t prior to the media announcement,” he said. “If it wasn’t, then they should have extended that respect to all the elected members of the 125 councils. “They have extended the term once and we have graciously stayed on. I’m happy to do it again, but to be notified via media outlets I find appalling.” He said the right decision had been made but was disappointed that after 18 months of dealing with the pandemic and low vaccination rates they appeared to have not been able to plan this announcement. Cr Kingsley said the decision would put undue pressure on council executives and staff during a normal

shutdown period for council after a long and challenging year. Cr Toms said councillors needed to realise they were in a far better position than people in Sydney enduring lockdowns. “I am not going to attack the Minister for Local Government or the premier or all of the other mayors involved in keeping communities safe,” she said. “For us to have a little complaint because we don’t like it or didn’t get enough notice to me is tough. “What they’re dealing with is so fluid it changes almost on the hour.” Cr Kingsley also revealed the December 4 target for the election was also his deadline as a councillor. “I gave an undertaking to agree have my four-year term extended and to have it extended again without consultation,” he said. “I will be here to December 4, but should the government not get its act together, I won’t be here any longer.” Cr Simmons said councillors had taken a “wrecking ball”

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New organisers for Peter Allen Festival By Tonia Dynan

THE Cuskelly College of Music will plan and run the 2021 Peter Allen Festival to be held from November 5-7 in Tenterfield. Tenterfield Shire Council approved the hand over from the Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism, Industry & Business to the college last week. In 2020, the Peter Allen Festival was successful in obtaining $20,000 funding from the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grant program. The program provides funding for events, concerts, festivals or other visitor attractions and initiatives in fire-affected regions to assist the recovery effort. Tenterfield Shire Council has received the pre-event payment of $10,000. The remaining $10,000 will be paid after the festival. “To enable the event to take place, these funds need to be allocated to an event organiser,” the council report stated. “Initially, the Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism, Industry

& Business showed interest in organising and executing the event. However, they have since informed council that they are no longer in a position to do so. “Since then, consultation with the Tenterfield Autumn Festival Committee and The Cuskelly College of Music has taken place to determine which event organiser is bestplaced to plan and execute the Peter Allen Festival. “As a result, The Cuskelly College of Music has been identified as best-placed to

deliver the festival.” The festival was initially planned to take place in 2020, however, a date change was approved for the event to take place in 2021. “The funding would be used to support event marketing, insurance, festival production, management, and Peter Allen Legacy Project, including performance production, entertainment/musicians, venue hire, food vendors, legacy project associated costs,” the report stated. Council’s acting tourism

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and marketing manager Emma Johnson said The Cuskelly College of Music lived locally within the shire. “They also run the Beat of the Bush festival. They’ve also been running the Winter School event which sadly got canceled this year,” she said. Cr Bronwyn Petrie threw her support behind James Cuskelly, saying he ran the Beat of the Bush festival so successfully that the entire town was booked out for a week with children involved in all sorts of musical programs.

“It’s a fantastic initiative, and he’s got some really good musical contacts from Sydney to Brisbane wherever, and his idea is to have a couple of really good shows to keep the Peter Allen Festival going in a quality way,” Cr Petrie said. Mayor Peter Petty added to Cr Petrie’s praise of the Cuskelly college saying the last Beat of the Bush he went to was “absolutely fantastic” and the organisers were “very professional”. “The talent that was there over that week, and they used the NPU at the high school as their base, and it was the greatest opportunity for the local kids and the kids that they brought to this region was fantastic,” Cr Petty said. Ms Johnson said seven other events were included in the grant program to receive funding, including the Australian Celtic Festival; the Minerama Fossicking, Gem and Jewellery Show; the Ruptured Budgie Rally; the Inverell Sapphire City Festival; the Mudgee Region Tourism Event Vox Pops; the Armidale Beer & BBQ Festival; and LithGlow.

Ballina’s master plan for parks

RESIDENTS are now able to have their say on proposed upgrades for Kingsford Smith Park, Commemoration Park and Missingham Park. Ballina Shire Council called for the Draft Master Plan after receiving a $3.6 million grant from the Office of Sport and the plan will now be placed on public exhibition. Priority improvements identified as part of the grant include lighting, change room improvements, grandstand improvements, netball facility upgrades, surface

improvements, and car parking upgrades. A key issue for each of the stakeholders, including Ballina Seagulls Senior Rugby League, Tintenbar East Ballina Cricket and Ballina Netball, was that the Draft Master Plan adequately provided for their future sporting needs allowing for growth of the sport. Council will also continue to lobby Crown Lands and State Ministers for access to Boomerang Park for sporting facilities such as additional netball courts.

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$50k grant nourishes dune saving program THE NSW Government has nourished the Clarence coastal village of Wooli’s ongoing campaign to save its beachfront with a $50,000 grant. The grant, revealed during a small ceremony at the village on Friday, will help the community future-proof Wooli from the threat of storms by funding beach scraping to nourish dunes protecting the village from storm surges. Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said the beach scraping and dune nourishment was a proven method of keeping the dunes intact. He and president of Wooli’s Coastal Community Protection Alliance Bruce Bird said previous Wooli projects had worked and so would these new ones because the Wooli community, the Clarence Valley Council and NSW Government have found a way to work together successfully. “This teamwork continues to deliver the joint funding and effective plans that will go on protecting Wooli in a cost effective and environmentally friendly way,” they said. Mr Gulaptis said $50,000 in funding will allow Council to

Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis, Wooli Coastal Community Protection Alliance representative and Clarence Valley Mayor Jim Simmons walking in front of the successful sand and dune nourishment project at Wooli Beach discussing its success and plans for the next beach scraping project which will provide further protection. scrape Wooli Beach sand and move it for dune nourishment, building on the success of the 2019 campaign which shifted nearly 15,000 cubic metres of sand from the intertidal zone to where it was needed to reduce vulnerability during storms. “The Wooli community has been proactive in nourishing the beach and protecting its primary asset,” Mr Gulaptis

said. “They’ve been able to use nature to support the beach environment rather than have nature work against them so it’s a terrific concept. “Placing additional sand in at the southern end of Wooli village will reduce the vulnerability during future storms.” Clarence Valley Mayor Jim Simmons said council was

ROOM’S NEW NAME AN ODE TO TOWN’S HISTORY By Tonia Dynan THE council chambers at Tenterfield will now be named the Koreelah Room after a decision by councillors last week. As there isn’t any current policy regarding the naming of buildings and other infrastructure within parks and open spaces, council was able to make the name change. “Part of the now Tenterfield Shire was once called Koreelah,” the motion put forward by Cr Gary Verri said. “According to Wikipedia, Koreelah Shire was renamed Tenterfield Shire on the 13th of the second, 1907, absorbed into municipality of Tenterfield on the first, first, 1975. “I remember voting for that actually. Not the first one. “I think it’s fairly important that we remember our history, because I had no idea this was called Koreelah Shire and it’s one way of keeping it in the public eye. “We’re trying to do the main street, as it was when this was Koreelah Shire, so I think it would be good.”

Cr Bob Rogan said given the council was currently organising a celebration for 150 years of local government, it was a timely recommendation. “There will be a plaque unveiling as part of that, in November,” Cr Rogan said. “I think this idea, if we approve to move it, to name the council chambers is really, really timely, and could form part of that celebration. It could be on the plaque.” Cr Brian Murray suggested there was room to discuss more options for a name change. He said the building could be called after native fauna or flora and was concerned the name change could cause animosity in the community. Cr Bronwyn Petrie said all other rooms in the council had been named after national parks, and as there was a Koreelah National Park, the name change would be consistent with previous naming decisions. Cr Tom Peters said the council chambers had always been called the Tenterfield Council Chambers and he didn’t see a need for a name change.

proud of its partnership with the NSW Government which is funding this project as well as a $60,000 scoping study for the Clarence River and a $240,000 grant for Council to work on the next three steps of its Coastal Management Plan. “This includes developing a risk assessment, examining options and engaging stakeholders before finalising coastal priorities for

Clarence Valley and the local community,” Cr Simmons said. “Protecting the region’s natural assets is important to the people of the Clarence Valley. “This funding will enable us to better plan for any impacts and changes that may be occurring in the estuaries and along our coastline, while creating a management plan to help protect vulnerable coastal communities such as Wooli.” The total funding of $350,000 is from the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary’s Grants Program which Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said was all about ensuring the state’s enviable coastlines are protected now and into the future. “The aim of the program is to increase the resilience of coastal communities and implement actions that improve the health of the NSW coastline,” Mrs Hancock said. “This grant joins a further $215,000 in grant funds awarded to Clarence Valley Council since 2016.”

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Workshop looks at best management for flying-foxes By Tonia Dynan LOCAL experts held an online presentation last week for interested members of the community to find out more about the flying-fox population in Kyogle. Kyogle Council is preparing a Flying-fox Camp Management Plan, which will focus on the flying-fox camp along Fawcetts Creek at the northern end of town, extending along the Kyogle Recreation Reserve, Kyogle Apex Park and Rest Area and Kyogle Showground. The plan will guide flying-fox management at the site, with a focus on reducing current and future conflicts between flying-foxes and humans. GeoLink senior ecological consultant David Andrighetto (pictured, inset) was joined by North Coast Public Health Unit assistant director Greg Bell and Local Land Services Lismore district veterinarian Phillip Kemsley for the presentation. “The grey-headed flying fox is the main species known at the site, and the black flying-fox is a regular visitor, and to a lesser extent though. The little red flying-fox occurs but only on occasion,” Mr Andrighetto said. “Typically, the flying-foxes are there on a permanent basis at Kyogle and we see a fluctuation between 50 to 10,000 animals, but

there are periods of peak occupation which, for example in 2013, it was estimated to be 120,000 individuals, but that period was short lived. “The main areas of interaction for humans and flying-foxes at Kyogle is the recreation reserve, which includes the caravan park, the walkway along the creek and in the tennis courts, and then some other more passive recreation areas, such as the labyrinth in the gardens there.” Mr Andrighetto said the State Government ranked actions of flyingfox management plans into three categories. Level one, the lowest form of intervention, looked at routine care management, level two involved work around the existing camp, and level three was about moving the camp. “There’s numerous things we need to

consider when we’re weighing up what key actions to apply – the state policy, the competition for funding and cost,” Mr Andrighetto said. “There’s over 300 flying-fox camps in NSW that are known, many of them are in urban areas on the East Coast. When funding is available at a state level, Kyogle Council will effectively be competing against virtually every eastern local government area along the NSW coast. “If our actions are not in line with the government policy or the costs are ridiculous and disproportional, we’re just not going to get funding.” Mr Andrighetto said with a level one action plan, education awareness was a popular approach. “The population at Kyogle fluctuates

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up and down, depending on food availability,” he said. “There is a bit of reassurance knowing that when it is a problem, it’s not going to be there forever. “Education awareness may include providing advice on how to live with flying-foxes, appropriately netting fruit trees, or removing fruit trees from your garden that might attract them. It might be about informing tourists staying at the showground or the caravan park, letting them know a flying-fox camp is there and giving them an informed decision before they book a site.” Mr Andrighetto said education alone would not solve the issues with the flying-fox camp and there was a myriad of additional actions that could be taken, from modifying residential properties affected to providing financial relief. “It can be as simple as council providing a pressure cleaner to hire out so residents can clean driveways and things. Other councils have adopted that approach and it’s been quite used by the community,” he said. “Car covers and carport covers - these kinds of things are becoming more expensive, all the way

up to home renovations, such as insulating bedrooms and doubleglazing basically to reduce the noise. “Other property modifications might be about covered water points at the showground for livestock, but also around rural residents in the general community. “This property modification could extend to council assets, such as putting a cover over the playground at Apex Park.” Mr Andrighetto said the State Government had adopted these types of initiatives for funding for other flying-fox camps. He also said there was an opportunity to encourage the flyingfoxes to relocate their camp to a piece of council-managed land behind the golf course. “Obviously, you wouldn’t push it too far north and then the problem becomes an issue to the residents north of the golf course,” he said. “It’s really about finding that balance.” Mr Bell said he had been working with inter-government groups in Maclean since 2003, working on the conflict with flying-fox camps near schools. “There is legislation at both a Commonwealth, State and Territory laws

and they cover dangered species,” he said. “The idea of this law is to make sure that these animals are sort of looked after, that other planning processes are in place when we are looking at where human development can actually keep going or where it can’t, and then the protection.” Mr Bell said in 2020 in Australia there were 20 bats that were carrying the Australia Lyssavirus and in New South Wales there were five. “In Kyogle, there was one grey-headed flying-fox found to be infected,” he said. Mr Bell said in 2019, in the two local health districts, 109 cases were medically treated for flying-fox bites or scratches, and 20 cases so far this year. Dr Kemsley said on the Northern Rivers, we lived right where all three species of flyingfoxes interfaced. “Prior to ’93, we had no black flying-foxes in this in this area. They’re a Queensland bat and they’ve encroaching into New South Wales territory,” he said. “The black flying-fox, the Queensland tropical species, it’s the carrier of the Hendra virus.” Dr Kemsley said flying-fox populations in the region were on the decline due to winter food sources being lost to housing development, heat stress events, and starvation. Dr Kemsley said basic biosecurity measures and a biosecurity plan would mitigate risk factors and opportunities for virus transmissions. “Vaccination is our best means of protecting horses, and ourselves from Hendra virus,” he said. Council’s questionnaire about the plan is available online or hardcopy and closes on August 20. Results from the questionnaire will be added into the draft management plan, which will go on public exhibition in October.

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Dr Merridie Fury from Tweed Coast Vet and her dog Fang

Ticked off, tick season is here By Margaret Dekker PET owners be warned, tick season has arrived on the north coast of NSW and the tiny, burrowing arachnids are already causing pain and injury to beloved cats and dogs. Dr Merridie Fury from Tweed Coast Vet at Cabarita Beach said she treated a local cat last weekend which had an advanced tick bite, “Oh ticks are definitely out and about now, we had one tick case that we thought was going to die but it made it so that was good. People think it’s a summer thing but it does start this time of year, in general it’s the latter six months of the year,” Dr Fury said. The quick escalation of the cat’s illness came as a shock to the owners from Cabarita Beach, “It was found at the weekend and then they brought the cat here on a Monday morning and by that stage it was lying flat really struggling to breathe .. we gave it the tick serum and kept our fingers crossed, if it was a dog it probably would’ve died because the cats seem to be a little bit tougher,” Dr Fury said. In its online ‘Pet Advice’ to clients, Tweed Coast Vet warns, “Paralysis ticks are found all year ‘round. It may surprise you to hear our peak tick season starts in July! That’s right, mid-winter!” Dr Fury has practiced vet science on the Tweed Coast for more than 25 years and says anecdotally, tick bite outcomes seem to be getting worse, “It is often fatal if not treated, most of the time. I found over the years it seems to be getting worse, we’re getting more deaths each year than what we used to, I don’t know what’s happening, if the tick venom is changing or what it is but there are more and more serious cases each year that have to be referred off and

have to be ventilated and that’s a big vet bill up the Coast with a specialist and they don’t necessarily make it and it’s really sad,” Dr Merridie Fury said. Dr Fury told The Northern Rivers Times the best way to combat the everpresent threat is by regular, preventative ‘spot-on’ medications, which she says have advanced greatly in the last 3-4 years. “They have been so effective in preventing tick deaths .. they do work,” Dr Fury said. And she encourages owner vigilance about pet coat and being aware of any unusual behaviour, particularly heavy, noisy breathing, vomiting, weak hind legs and general unwellness, “It’s only the female adult paralysis tick that causes any problems, and they tend to go anywhere from the shoulders up but they can be anywhere but that’s the first place you look, you look around the head and neck and that’s where you find most of them,” Dr Fury said. “The first thing I would say is make sure you’re on preventatives, don’t wait to find a tick because it’s usually too late because when the ticks go on they’re tiny and then they grow up to something where you can feel it but it’s in that tiny stage where they can start to cause all the problems .. and you’re feeling for a lump and a bump on the skin but when there are warts, nipples, you’re not sure if it’s a wart or a tick,” she added. “I miss a lot of things but I don’t miss tick prevention, if my own dog Fang (pictured) got a tick, she could die, even if I got it early she could, sometimes you get a case and you try and treat it and it just doesn’t respond and you can lose them and that’s just frightening,” Dr Fury warned. For further information about paralysis ticks visit: https://tcvet.com.au/paralysis-ticksymptoms-prevention-prevalence/

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BUTLER STREET RESERVE PROPOSAL WITH EPA BYRON Shire Council’s investigative reports into the contamination of the Butler Street Reserve in Byron Bay have been submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for review and approval. “We’ve had some positive news from the most recent report by Cavanbah Consulting, who found the site suitable for the proposed community use for open space, marketplace and car parking and we are now awaiting the EPA’s review of this so we can get advice on whether it is safe to proceed,” Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon said. At their August meeting, councillors will be considering a recommendation to send a proposal to the EPA for a staged approach to returning community use of the reserve.

“Stage 1 would see a return of the weekly farmers markets to a small section of the reserve on the existing grassed surface with no remediation or interventions in place and Stage 2 would see a return of as much of the Reserve as possible to community use

for a mix of markets, parking and green space, factoring any constraints or exclusion zones required by the EPA,” Cr Lyon said. “The timeframes on both these stages are unknown and will be based on feedback from the EPA, but by separating

them, the intention is to fast track the return of the farmers market if at all possible. “We understand there are some community members who would like to see the community market return to the reserve now, but at 300 stalls and use of the whole site,

this would only be a potential possibility at Stage 2 of the process and may inevitably be ruled out due to site constraints. “Stage 2, if agreed to by the EPA, is a medium-to-long-term solution and in no way a possibility for the timeframes required for relocation of the Byron Community Market from the foreshore.” Cr Lyon said council also understood and shared the community’s frustration at the uncertainty around this site but would like to assure everyone that council’s aim in terms of future development was to have the reserve return to community use for a mix of green space, marketplace and car parking. “We are working with the EPA to try and make that happen as soon as possible,” he said.

New sign encourages visitors to Wardell and surrounds By Samantha Elley TOURISTS to the Northern Rivers will now be encouraged to visit the newly-bypassed villages that once saw the majority of traffic on their roads. The latest sign inviting motorists to visit the small towns has been installed at Wardell, showing the services and tourist attractions the North Coast town has to offer. Wardell Pharmacy and Post Office owner, Amir Elsaid said Wardell certainly had a lot to offer. “It is a lovely community that is near the beach and has a lovely river,” he said. “I love our pie shop. I’ve put on weight since coming here as I am always eating their pies.” Mr Elsaid said he would

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Church pantry’s cup runneth over By Margaret Dekker TO quote Psalm 23:5 from The Bible ‘.. my cup runneth over.’ And at Vibe Church Pantry in Tweed Heads, generosity and human kindness runneth over as tireless volunteers run a unique pantry store where groceries are cut price or even free, for those who want or need them most. This week The Northern Rivers Times visited Vibe Pantry, easily mistaken for a private mini supermarket, quietly housed behind Vibe Church along Empire Lane. Co-ordinators Tom and Jacqui Smith are there with a warm welcome, the same they offer all their customers each week. The pair are two of a dedicated team of volunteers (pictured) who ensure the pantry is not only open four days a week, but is fully stocked, fresh and smartly presented. “That’s why we do it, we put it all on the shelves and we do a cheap price. We say come and do your shopping here and people really appreciate it,” Jacqui Smith said. What started as a sausage sizzle by Pastors David and Louise Nahi in Tweed Heads 13 years ago, today Vibe Pantry offers a remarkable range of staples like milk, biscuits, pasta and sauce, noodles, cereal, nappies, cleaning products and toiletries, most at half the price supermarkets charge. “If you saw that (laundry liquid) in the supermarket, it would be 11 dollars. I put six dollars on it,” Jacqui explained. There are dairy and frozen goods, meats and at least three ‘fruit and veg’, the latter free for the taking in the exit lane. “One woman spent 70 dollars last week and she estimated it would’ve cost her $250 in the major stores, now that’s a big save,” Tom Smith said. “Plus they get all their breads, all their breads and fruit and veg. are free,” Jacqui added. When Vibe Pantry first opened in 2008, around 30 people would shop in the two-hour daily window it is open. Now up to a 100 people come each morning from as far afield as Murwillumbah, Cabarita Beach and Byron Bay. It’s open to everyone and anyone, without question.

“We can’t keep the supply up because there’s that many people coming to us now, it’s amazing. Before Covid it was quiet and now, we’ve seen a big difference,” Jacqui Smith said. “And not just for the older people you see,” Tom continues, “ .. but younger people with their mortgages and increased rent, they all come in and we have so many people saying that without this they couldn’t have food on their table and that’s pretty sad,” Tom Smith said. Vibe Pantry originally intended to help provide food for people with an addiction. Today the men from Victory House, a male rehab. centre in Tweed Heads, still swing by for supplies and each week eggs and bread can find their way to Fred’s Place, a drop-in centre for homeless locals just down the road. Vibe Pantry volunteer Debra Anne Heale is now two years into her recovery and says the Pantry is changing lives. “Just helping people, like my life was really tragic before, all I could think about was drugs and stuff like that and the pantry has just helped put me on my feet and give me a positive outlook each day ..” Debra Anne told The Northern Rivers Times. “Definitely different to the lifestyle I was living before, I was affecting people in the community, now I’m helping people in the community,” Debra Anne said. And for loyal customers like Lester Clark and his ‘queuebuddy’ Maureen, Vibe Pantry provides camaraderie and a great ripple effect across the community, says Lester. “I been here about eight years now. I live in a caravan park and I might get nine loaves of bread and a lady said to me ‘why are you taking so much?’ and I said ‘there are some old people in the caravan park and I take it and give it to the old people’ and she said ‘you tell that person to come here themselves’ and I said ‘they can’t, they’re in a wheelchair,’” Lester said. “It’s a beautiful thing, and they are just such nice people,” Maureen agreed. Maureen’s husband is now in Aged Care and so Vibe Pantry offers more than just food. “At the moment it’s a bit depressing of course, the

“This crew here, they are the best,” says co-ordinator Tom Smith, (l-r) Tom, Debbie Heale, Jacqui Smith, Dwayne Rumsey, Jane Anderson, Yvette Martinez.

Shoppers young and old enjoy low cost groceries, free goodies and friendly vibe. way things are going with this world I couldn’t see my husband for three weeks so that was dreadful, I was very depressed, so it was good that I could come here, it gets me out of the house,” Maureen said. As the Vibe Pantry delivery truck – kindly donated by Twin Towns Services Club – rolls in yet again with its third delivery for the week from Brisbane’s Foodbank, ‘sourcing food for people in need’ from weekly donations by Woolworths, Coles and farmer surplus. Closer to home, in fact just around the corner, Tweed Heads bakery ‘The Bread Social’ is living by its business name and ethos. Each week the vibrant Bay Street baker donates more than $500 dollars’ worth of free bread and pastries (pictured) in line with its ‘social’ imperative. “We wanted a social aspect to it, whether that was teaching or donating where we could, to local organisations that are helping people. I think it’s important for the business to have a more rounded goal than just how much money is in the bank account,” Paul Giddings co-owner The Bread Social said. “Those guys are always so

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Some of the free bakery range donated weekly by The Bread Social. happy to receive what we can Vibe Pantry, and into their give,” Paul added. seventies! But there’s no sign All these special deliveries of them or other volunteers filling shelves, souls and like Dwayne, Yvette, Jane or stomachs instead of big holes. stalwart Maria Bryl slowing “If we can stop it going into down any time soon, as landfill and there can be food demand and fellowship just on the table for people, that is continue to grow. such an achievement, such an “What else am I going to achievement,” co-ordinator do at my age? Sit at home Tom Smith said. and watch the telly? I enjoy Vibe Pantry Tweed Heads this, I love the interactions is open four days a week, with the people, I’m more the Tuesday to Friday, from 9am comedian, like I have to keep to 11am. Vibe Church runs on to Dwayne all the time another, smaller Pantry on 8th (fellow volunteer) ‘cause he Avenue in Palm Beach, Gold don’t work!” Tom warmly Coast. joked. Meanwhile it’s back to work Indeed, the Pantry’s cup, for Tom and Jacqui Smith, generosity and warm vibe now into their eighth year at runneth over.

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August 5, 2021

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

The “QR CODE” pictorial... YEP, it’s ‘Leemo Cat’ back. All is good with me, but ‘Mum Jane’ totally refuses to discuss Driving Licences so I’m moving on. A few weeks back, she came home and TOLD me how ‘impressed’ with herself (appalling vanity methinks) she was...‘cos she got a QR Code thingie put on our mobile phone, thanks to the help from lovely Margaret. I asked, “Well Mum, are you going to show me what to do when “I” go to the shops?” There was some muttering & hmms & stuff and she told me “NO, I’m not Leems”. Crikey, how mean. Anyhow, when she was asleep, I sneaked our mobile phone to my hidey hole, and pressed many things. Now, I normally find heaps of photos of my handsome self, but this time the ‘gallery’ of pictures was full of those square squiggle things on shop doors called their QR Code. This was a mystery… why has Mum got 100+ pictures of those things? I knew this called for further investigation using my brilliantly superior investigative feline intuition. I turned on our computer and looked up info. about

“QR Code Squiggle Squares” at shops & stuff. Strange, there was absolutely truly no instruction ANYWHERE to take ‘pictures’ of them? Hmmm. I KNEW I should ‘discuss’ this with Mum but...oooh... the anticipatory terror hit me. Firstly, I would have to ‘fess up to sneakily using our mobile and computer. I put OUR ‘talk’ on HOLD. Mum was going to see her Doc. that day and Í did not wish to create stress. (ME? NEVVER!) I said MANY prayers when she was out. OMG...she’s home. She ‘stomped’ in, saying rude words and sat down with our mobile phone, deleting the ‘square squiggle’ photos cussing away. I calmed her with tea & a soft purry pats. She told me what happened. She went to the Doc., and took a photo of the ‘squiggle square’. She proceeded to Donna at Reception and held up her phone showing “the photo”. Donna calmly asked Mum “but where is the green tick Jane”. Mum’s response was, apparently, “Donna, I don’t have green tick bite...I have sinus issues and a sore foot”. Crikey. Donna’s calm tolerance of blatant idiocy is brilliant. She explained that one does not simply take a photo of the QR Code of the business, one HAS TO LOG IN to Service NSW using their mobile and click a button that says “Safe COVID entry” and then do more clicks UNTIL a green tick shows on screen. Whoooo...if you think ‘Mum Jane’ feels asinine, that is truly an understatement! I’m hiding. Mum obviously did not LISTEN to Margaret’s instructions. Nite with purry chuckles...Leemo.

FRIENDS OF THE KOALA MOURNS LOSS OF TRIUMPH Photo: Brad Mustow FRIENDS of the Koala are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Triumph, the much-loved koala who was born with only three feet. Triumph first arrived at Friends of the Koala in 2017 as an orphaned 10-month-old joey. Given his congenital birth defect he was unable to be released and was hand raised by IFAW sponsored vet nurse, Marley Christian. Triumph rose to fame internationally after he became the first koala to receive a prosthetic foot. Marley searched the globe for one to help Triumph move better before finding a solution close to home through Lismore dental prosthetist Jon Doulman. “Over the past six weeks, our IFAW sponsored vet team noticed a marked change in his weight, demeanour and behaviour” Friends of the Koala president Susannah Keogh said. Triumph, who was five years

old, initially underwent two full health assessments under general anaesthetic, however, no abnormalities were discovered and all tests returned normal results. Despite altering Triumph’s treatment plan, his weight and demeanour continued to decline. After consulting several koala specialists, superintendent vet Jackie Reed conducted a third health assessment. This time, pathology tests revealed Triumph’s health had been in decline due to cancer. He was also found to have active koala retrovirus which reduces immune function making him more susceptible to cancer. “We are absolutely devasted by the loss of Triumph,” Ms Keogh said. “Unfortunately, there were no viable treatment options and our vet team made the sad but humane decision to euthanase him.”

Triumph enjoyed a rich life at Friends of the Koala and was doated on daily by his human mum and volunteers. Most significantly, Triumph became a global ambassador for his threatened species and shined a light on the work of Friends of the Koala, inspiring many people across the world to take action in conserving koalas and their habitat. “Just as the Friends of the Koala family are mourning, we understand that Triumph held a special place in the hearts of the community,” Ms Keogh said. “The outpouring of support that we have received from the community has been incredible. I know everyone joins us in our sense of loss, and that helps our team get through these difficult times. However, we ask that people also give us the time and space to look after our staff and volunteers as they grieve the loss of Triumph.”

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NATIONAL TREE DAY

VOLUNTEERS got their hands dirty and planted some trees and plants at the South Lismore Duck Pond on Sunday to celebrate National Tree Day. Photos: Tonia Dynan

QUOTA CRAFT FAIR ORGANISERS were pleased to see a steady stream of craft enthusiasts walk through the doors at the annual Casino Quota Craft Fair on the weekend. The Quota Club’s annual fundraiser was held at the St Mark’s Anglican Church in a COVID-safe environment and funds raised will be donated back to the local community. Photos: Tonia Dynan

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX SUNDAY

THURSDAY

THE BLOCK

NBN, 7pm

WEDNESDAY

FARMER WANTS A WIFE

PRIME7, 7.30pm

Just like the old high-school reunion is a hotbed of gossip and I-didn’t-see-that-coming moments, you can guarantee that any reality TV get-together isn’t just for a friendly, “Hello, how have you been?”. Tonight’s lively reunion for the formerly lonely farmers and the lasses searching for “the one” promises to be a roller-coaster of emotions, with tears sure to be a feature, along with a parade of surprised faces. Host Natalie Gruzlewski (pictured above) returns to corral the loved-up and broken-hearted as they reveal what has transpired since the show wrapped up months ago. Eagle-eyed fans have already spotted that Matt has had his teeth done, but will anything else important have changed?

Back with an unbelievable 17th season, fans know what to expect with this highly edited and entertaining home-renovation competition. There will no doubt be flashy reveals, flared tempers, dance sequences and budget issues. This time, it’s a fans versus favourites set-up, with groundbreaking changes literally set to shock the contestants and send rumbles through the competition: underground basements and no house floorplans. Featuring faves Ronnie and Georgia from 2017 and Mitch and Mark from 2019, the fans include identical twins Josh and Luke from Love Island Australia and Melbourneparents Tanya and Vito. Tune in for the premiere, hosted once again this season by Scott Cam (pictured right).

FIELD TRIP WITH CURTIS STONE

SBS FOOD, 7.30pm

Travel and cooking pair together like soulmates: it’s a no-brainer. Getting back to nature and celebrating the art of making good food, and where it comes from, couldn’t be more timely, and this series lets us live vicariously through chef Curtis Stone (pictured above). Mouth-watering dishes and captivating locations are the support band to the Aussie, who has hit the big time in Los Angeles with his trendy restaurant Maude. This series, which has a further two seasons, is basically an excuse for Stone to travel the world to find inspiration for his restaurant’s menu. Tonight, he is gallivanting about in the Lombardy region of Italy, feasting and taking a helicopter tour of a vineyard. 0608

FRIDAY, August 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.55 Q+A. (R) 11.00 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 1.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 2.00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 World’s Most Luxurious… (PGn, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Magic Alps. (PGa, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Morning session. 12.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Day session. 3.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Afternoon session. 5.30 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Explore. (R) 12.15 MOVIE: Romance Retreat. (2019, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final) Kristy O’Brien meets two entrepreneurs. 8.00 Dream Gardens. (Final, PG) Hosted by Michael McCoy. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav) Barnaby and Winter investigate when the annual Midsomer Scarecrow Festival takes a grisly turn. 10.00 Baptiste. (Malv, R) The hunt is on for Edward. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Vaccine. (R) 11.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (R) 12.05 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. Examines Harry Belafonte hosting the Tonight Show. 8.55 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R) The final years of Adam Goodes’ AFL career. Adam Goodes. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R) 11.40 Hernán. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 4.05 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Primetime session. Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. 10.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Late evening session. Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. 12.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Overnight session. Featuring highlights from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. Including Tokyo Shinya, hosted by Andy Maher, Lisa Sthalekar and Andrew Gaze. 3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with NRL news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+lv, R) In New York in 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family. Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain. 1.00 Destination WA. (PG) A look at Western Australian lifestyle. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) The team helps a family who opened an Afghani eatery just as COVID hit last year. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actor Nicole Kidman, Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin, singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue, former pro boxer Nicola Adams and comedian Jason Manford. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 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. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, MA15+) 9.55 Doctor Who. 11.00 Art Works. 11.25 Brush With Fame. Midnight Live At The Apollo. 12.45 QI. 1.15 Would I Lie To You? 1.45 30 Rock. 2.05 The Catherine Tate Show. 2.35 The Good Place. 3.00 Gary And His Demons. 3.20 News Update. 3.25 Close. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon RocKwiz. 12.50 Gangs Of Central America. 1.45 Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor. 2.15 Yokayi Footy. 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 City Porn. 10.05 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.35am News. 1.00 South Park. 2.30 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Animal Tales. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 5.10 Grizzly Bear Cubs And Me. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough At 90. 8.40 MOVIE: Clear And Present Danger. (1994, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 11. Hungarian Grand Prix. Highlights. 9.00 JAG. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Matter Of Life And Death. Continued. (1946, PG) 6.55 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 8.35 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.25 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 12.05pm Girl. (2018, M, Flemish) 2.05 The Ash Lad. (2017, PG, Norwegian) 4.05 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 5.55 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 7.30 Oranges And Sunshine. (2010, M) 9.30 The Doors. (1991, MA15+) 12.05am The Elephant And The Butterfly. (2017, M, French) 1.40 Boys Cry. (2018, MA15+, Italian) 3.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Towies. 6.20 Olympic

Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Early morning session. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Morning session. Noon Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Day session. 3.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Afternoon session. 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Late evening session. Midnight Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Wrap. 1.00 Heavy Rescue: 401. 2.00 Pawnography. 3.00 Ax Men. 5.00 American Restoration.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Hollywood Medium. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (2010, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. (2012, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: You, Me And Dupree. (2006, M) 11.40 Malcolm. 12.10am Love Island USA. 1.10 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.10 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Seinfeld. 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 Five Bedrooms. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 This Is Us. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 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. 10.55 Heywire. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Planet America. 1.10 ABC Late News. 1.30 Friday Briefing. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 The Vaccine. 2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Going Places. 11.00 Message From Mungo. 12.15pm MOVIE: Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Naa Muru Gurung. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters International. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Fixer Upper. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. Noon House Hunters International. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Bargain Mansions. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flipping Vegas. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 8.30 Barnwood Builders. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 10.30 Ultimate Pools. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Breakfast Show.

1.40pm Robot Wars. 2.40 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 3.20 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.35 Massive Monster Mayhem. 4.00 Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Spark: A Space Tail. (2016, PG) 8.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Fruits Basket. 9.10 Sword Art Online. 9.35 Radiant. 10.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

1pm Home Cooking Made Easy. 1.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 2.00 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill. 2.30 The Incredible Spice Men. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 The Perfect Serve. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Home Cooking Made Easy. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Aust. 8.30 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Andrew Denton’s Interview. Noon Miniseries: Molly. 2.00 The Surgery Ship. 3.00 Going Solo In Japan: The Wonders Of Kyushu. 3.30 Surf Patrol. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Primetime session. 7.00 Border Security: Int. 7.30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 14: Primetime session. 10.30 Selling Houses Aust. 11.30 Late Programs.

9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Midnight Credlin. 1.00 Bernardi. 2.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, August 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.20 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.30 And We Danced. (R) 3.30 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 4.30 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 4.45 Landline. 5.15 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 5.45 Silvia’s Italian Table. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 4.00 Bangladesh From Above. (PG, R) 4.30 Planet Expedition. (R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Morning session. 12.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Day session. Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. 3.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Afternoon session.

6.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 The Rebound. 12.30 Netball. Super Netball. Round 14. NSW Swifts v Sunshine Coast Lightning. 2.30 Netball. Super Netball. Round 14. West Coast Fever v Giants. 4.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Seafood Escape. (R) 7.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 8.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (PG, R) 9.00 Places We Go. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.15 The Repair Shop. (R) Steve Fletcher restores an ornate pipe. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Durrells. (PG) Writer Henry Miller visits Larry on Corfu. 8.20 Belgravia. (PG) A jealous Oliver threatens to ruin the lives of many as he makes a shocking discovery about Charles. 9.05 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG) Maggie is horrified that her comments about Roxanna have been misinterpreted by her Polish father. 9.55 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Hemingway. (PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Churchill. (2017, Ma, R) Winston Churchill prepares for D-Day. Brian Cox, Miranda Richardson. 11.20 MOVIE: The Breaker Upperers. (2018, Mdls, R) 12.50 MOVIE: Their Finest. (2016, Mals, R) 2.55 Lockerbie: The Unheard Voices. (Ma, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+adls, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Primetime session. Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan and Abbey Gelmi. 10.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Late evening session. Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. 12.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Overnight session. Featuring highlights from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. 3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm. 9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Hurt Locker. (2008, MA15+alv, R) 12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Mls) 1.10 Destination WA. (R) 1.35 A Current Affair. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. Jamie Oliver reinvents family favourites. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are feeling the pressure. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Rohan meets a Patterdale terrier puppy. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Frank orders a raid. 1.00 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. 9.45 Sammy J. 9.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.15 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 11.55 Fleabag. 12.20am The Moaning Of Life. 1.05 Would I Lie To You? 1.40 Grand Designs NZ. 2.25 Escape From The City. 3.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Letterkenny. 1.35 MOVIE: Nintendo Quest. (2017, PG) 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.50 Seconds From Disaster. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Dateline. 11.30 Insight. 12.30am MOVIE: Narc. (2002, MA15+) 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Surf Patrol. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Secret Daughter. 5pm Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Primetime session. 7.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Primetime session. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Midnight Home Rescue. 12.30 The Story Of The Royals. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. 10.35 MOVIE: Trent’s Last Case. (1952) 12.30pm MOVIE: The Pink Panther Strikes Again. (1976, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: The Odd Couple. (1968) 4.30 Rugby Union. Bledisloe Cup. First Test. New Zealand v Australia. 7.00 2021 Bledisloe Cup Post-Match. 7.30 Desert Vet. 8.30 MOVIE: Cast Away. (2000, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon JAG. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10am 48 Hours. 3.05 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 72 Cutest Animals. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9.00 Slugterra. 9.25 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.45 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 8.35 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 10.05 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 11.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 1.35pm Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 3.10 Little Men. (2016, PG) 4.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.25 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 8.30 Vanilla Sky. (2001, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Pawn Stars Australia. 6.30 Storage Wars. 7.50 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Early morning session. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Morning session. Noon Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Day session. 3.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Afternoon session. 7.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 15: Late evening session. Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Visions Of Greatness. 3.50 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion And The Mechanical Marvel. (2016) 5.50 MOVIE: The Little Rascals. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 10.10 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 12.10am Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.10 Westside. 2.10 Visions Of Greatness. 3.20 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Broke. 10.30 To Be Advised. 3pm Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 10.45 MOVIE: The Big Wedding. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.30 Crazy ExGirlfriend. 3.30 Funny Girls. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 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 Home Cooking Made Easy. 1.30 The Perfect Serve. 2.00 Living On The Veg. 3.00 Beautiful Baking. 4.00 Watts On The Grill. 5.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 6.30 Plat Du Tour. 7.30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Island Feast. 8.30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Always Was Always Will Be. 12.15pm Emptying The Tank. 12.25 From The Western Frontier. 12.45 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 2.15 Rugby Union. WA Premier Grade. 3.45 Bowls. SA Super League. 4.55 Indian Country Today. 5.25 News. 5.55 NITV News: Nula. 6.25 Going Places. 6.55 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 National Indigenous Music Awards. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Postcards. Noon Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Flipping San Diego. 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Ultimate Pools. 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 5.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 6.30 Log Cabin Living. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 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 News. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 2.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 4.00 The Sound. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Gardening Australia Presents.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.30 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 4. H’lights. 4.00 March Of The Penguins. (PG, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Morning session. 12.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Day session. 3.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Afternoon session. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) A look at extreme sports. 1.30 Beauty And The Geek. (PGs, R) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 8.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 12.30 GCBC. (R) 1.00 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 1.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Census 2021: Why We Count. 6.30 Compass. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4. 9.15 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015, Mlsv, R) An account of the early life of Lenny Henry. Kascion Franklin. 10.45 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R) 11.45 Silent Witness. (Masv, R) 12.45 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Volcanoes: Dual Destruction. (PG, R) 8.30 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PGa, R) 10.15 Easter Island: The Truth Revealed. (PG, R) 11.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 12.50 Michael Mosley: What’s My Diagnosis. (PGa, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ahv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.35 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Countdown To Closing Ceremony. Takes a look ahead in anticipation of the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Closing Ceremony. Coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad from Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium. 12.00 MOVIE: Arthur. (2011, PGlsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (Return, PGl) 9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 The Disappearance Of Susan Cox Powell. (MA15+av) 12.10 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Ma, R) 1.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. One Tribe thinks they have it in the bag, but a surprise outcome means full bellies and a good night’s sleep for the overall winners. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The FBI joins forces with NYPD as they try to track down two assailants who wear animal masks while committing armed robberies, with the latest crime leaving an off-duty federal security guard dead. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 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: By Reason Of Insanity. 10.30 The Wildlife Revolution – A Catalyst Special. 11.30 Whiteley. 1am Randy Writes A Novel. 2.10 Live At The Apollo. (Final) 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.15 The Furchester Hotel. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 5.25 WorldWatch. 5.50 Abandoned Engineering. 6.40 Life After People. 7.30 Guns That Changed The Game. 8.30 WWE Legends. 10.05 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.55 Sex In The World’s Cities. 2am South Park. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Your 4x4. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 To Be Advised. Noon Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 1.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 SA Weekender. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.00 The Zoo. 4.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Afternoon session. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Cold Case. 10.30 Without A Trace. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.35 MOVIE: Whisky Galore. (1949) 2.20 MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 4.20 MOVIE: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. (1963, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Coroner. 9.40 Chicago P.D. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.30 Scorpion. 1.30pm Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 WhichCar. 5.00 Mighty Machines. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 10. Styrian Grand Prix. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Junior Vets. 4.00 Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 72 Cutest Animals. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9.00 Slugterra. 9.20 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.40 Little Men. (2016, PG) 8.15 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 9.50 Rosie. (2018, PG) 11.30 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 1.35pm Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 3.25 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 4.55 Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 6.35 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 8.30 The Railway Man. (2013, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Early morning session. 9.00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Morning session. Noon Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Day session. 2.30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 16: Day session. 3.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Batman Begins. (2005, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid. 2.40 Hollywood Medium. 3.40 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 4.40 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Johnny English Strikes Again. (2018, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009, MA15+) 12.30am Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.30 Westside. 2.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Broke. 8.00 Neighbours. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.25pm Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.55 The Dog House. 2.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Funny Girls. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 Sabrina. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Foreign Correspondent. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 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. 11.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 12.40pm Living On The Veg. 1.30 Cheese Slices. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 6.00 New Caledonia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia. 7.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 9.40 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 10.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Football. WKFL Women’s. 11.15 Football. AFL. Heartland Footy. Murray League. 1pm Rugby League. NRL NT. 2.30 Football. NT Women’s Premier League. 4.30 Ice Hockey. SA Premier League. 5.45 African News. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 First Australians. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Marni. 10.20 Going Places. 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.00 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 He Shed She Shed. 2.00 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 2.30 Windy City Rehab. 3.30 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Fixer Upper. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 A Sale Of Two Cities. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop Nashville. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, August 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 World’s Most Luxurious… (R) 2.50 Secrets Of The Department Store. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Brock: Over The Top. (Ml, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Census 2021: Why We Count. (R) 11.35 The Wildlife Revolution – A Catalyst Special. (R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Baptiste. (Malv, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R) 8.30 Secret Scotland: Fife And The East. (PG) Susan Calman visits Falkland Palace. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Learning Curve. (M) An elderly woman is rushed to St George’s. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Investigation. (Final, Mal, R) 11.40 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R) 4.05 Japan’s Secret Shame. (MA15+v, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 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. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) A group of contestants sets out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation. 9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 are dispatched to a funeral where another dead body has crashed the burial, and then to a hospital where an MRI has gone haywire. TK makes waves in his new position. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Station 19. (Ma) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Celebrity IOU. (Return, PGl) Gwyneth Paltrow expresses her gratitude. 9.45 100% Footy. (M) 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 The Arrangement. (Malsv) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 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 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panelists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 Anne Edmonds: That’s Eddotainment. (MA15+als) A stand-up performance by actor and comedian Anne Edmonds touching on a host of subjects. 10.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 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 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Flying Monsters. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.40 Grand Designs NZ. 11.30 Escape From The City. 12.30am QI. 1.00 30 Rock. 1.20 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.50 The Good Place. 2.15 Gary And His Demons. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 12.50 Trump’s Showdown. 3.00 New Girl. 3.30 The Egg. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.00 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hypothetical. 9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 VICE. 11.30 Savages. (Final) 12.35am 60 Days In. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 SA Weekender. 11.00 The Bowls Show. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Surf Patrol. 4.00 Border Patrol. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Mafia’s Greatest Hits. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Oracle. (1953) 5.10 Primates. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.35 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 10. Styrian Grand Prix. Replay. 4.00 48 Hours. 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Robot Wars. 2.40 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Gym Stars. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Wishfart! 9.00 Slugterra. 9.20 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.45 Rage. 10.50 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.35 Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 10.15 Little Men. (2016, PG) 11.50 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 1.45pm Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 3.25 Toast. (2010, PG) 5.10 Rosie. (2018, PG) 6.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.30 Black Souls. (2014, MA15+, Italian) 10.30 Kuessipan. (2019, M, French Canadian) 12.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 The Fishing Show. 7.30 Big Angry Fish. 8.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 9.00 My Road To Adventure. 9.30 Jabba’s Movies. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 2.30 Closing Ceremony. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Hollywood Medium. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 The Incredible Hulk. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Gemini Man. (2019, M) 10.45 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.45 3rd Rock From The Sun. 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.15 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Friends. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 10.00 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Broke. 11.30 Friends. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 Five Bedrooms. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Sabrina. 2.00 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 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Down Under. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. (Premiere) 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Asia Unplated. 8.00 John Torode’s Asia. 8.30 Amy Schumer Learns To Cook. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm First Australians. 2.40 Songlines On Screen. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Keep Calm And Decolonize. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Making A Mark. 10.00 News. 10.10 Te Ao With Moana. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Windy City Rehab. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon Good Bones. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 A Sale Of Two Cities. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flipping Vegas. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Restored By The Fords. 9.30 Boise Boys. 10.30 Help! I Wrecked My House. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Breakfast Show. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 In My View. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Midnight Credlin. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, August 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 The Scribe. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Belgravia. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 World’s Most Luxurious… (R) 2.50 Secrets Of The Department Store. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Trains That Changed The World. (PGv, 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 To Be Advised. 2.00 World’s Deadliest: Twist Of Fate. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Explore. (R) 12.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.45 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Back To Nature. (Premiere) 8.30 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 9.30 The Chemical World. 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 Q+A. (R) 12.05 Parliament Question Time. 1.05 Putin: A Russian Spy Story. (Ml, R) 1.55 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015, Mlsv, R) 3.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+alsv) 1.05 Gigantes. (MA15+nv, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+v, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 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. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) 9.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Premiere, Mal) A panel of Australian celebrities take a look at which generation of Australians had it best as kids. 10.00 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: The Three Amigos (Mexico) (Mlv) Part 1 of 5. 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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Premiere) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 9.45 To Be Advised. 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 Emergence. (Mhv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (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 Australian Survivor. Desperation is setting in on one tribe with members gunning for one person in particular. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 Ross Noble: Brain Dump. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy by Ross Noble. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.55 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 9.20 Bliss. (Premiere) 10.05 Doctor Who. 10.55 Rosehaven. 11.20 Fleabag. 11.45 The Games. 12.15am Randy Writes A Novel. 1.25 30 Rock. 1.50 The Catherine Tate Show. 2.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 3.00 The Good Place. 3.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Seconds From Disaster. 2.45 New Girl. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Roswell: The First Witness. 9.30 Limetown. 10.40 Counter Space. 11.40 Detective Chinatown. 12.50am News. 1.15 60 Days In. 2.05 South Park. 2.35 RT News In English From Moscow. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Border Patrol. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Deadly Dates. 11.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 12.30am Pie In The Sky. 1.30 Surf Patrol. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957, PG) 5.10 Primates. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 The Lover’s Lane Murders. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 JAG. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, M) 4.30 Snap Happy. 5.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Robot Wars. 2.40 Children’s Programs. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Wishfart! 9.00 Slugterra. 9.20 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.45 Rage. 10.50 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.55 Toast. (2010, PG) 11.40 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 1.20pm Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 3.00 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 4.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Haemoo. (2014, MA15+, Korean) 10.35 Blade Of The Immortal. (2017, MA15+, Japanese) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Fight To Survive. 2.30 Gold Fever. 3.00 Off The Grid With The Badger. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.00 Pawn Stars UK. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (Premiere) 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Demolition NZ. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Hollywood Medium. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Jaws. (1975, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Shallows. (2016, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 10.00 Friends. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 Five Bedrooms. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Sabrina. 2.30 Funny Girls. 3.30 This Is Us. 4.30 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. 5.55 Heywire. 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 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Down Under. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Destination Flavour: Japan. 8.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Africa. (Premiere) 8.30 Jamie’s Great Britain. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Marn Grook. 2.25 Keep Calm And Decolonize. 2.35 Red Earth Uncovered. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Vote Yes For Aborigines. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Living Black Conversations. 8.30 Winning Time: Reggie Miller Vs The New York Knicks. 9.30 She Shears. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Help! I Wrecked My House. 2.00 Restored By The Fords. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flipping Vegas. 5.00 Boise Boys. 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: Rocky Mountains. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Breakfast Show. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Midnight Credlin. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, August 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Ralph. (PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Trains That Changed The World. (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: Girl In The Bunker. (2018, M) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (Mal, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 12.15 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 12.45 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Win The Week. (Final) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final) 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.00 Staged. (Ml, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Parliament Question Time. 1.00 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mal, R) 1.50 The Scribe. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother. (PG, R) 8.30 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 9.35 Burger Wars: Burger King Vs McDonald’s. (Ml, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Unknown Amazon. (Mal) 11.50 Trapped. (Malsv, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 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. (PGa) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 8.40 RFDS. (Premiere, M) Follows the lives of the workers of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 9.40 The Rookie. (M) The team gets the true crime treatment when they analyse a recent case involving a former child actor. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Chicago Fire. (Madv) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Paramedics. (Return, Ma) An ambulance crew comforts a schoolboy. 9.40 Botched. (Malmn) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Killer On The Line. (Mav, R) 12.00 Bluff City Law. (Mv, R) 12.50 Explore. 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Bachelor Australia. A family feast reignites the tension between two bachelorette’s. Jimmy’s family lays it all on the table. 9.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull represents a woman guilty of kidnapping her niece years ago to stop the girl’s father from abusing her. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 Inside The Met. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 11.50 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity. 1.50am 30 Rock. 2.10 The Catherine Tate Show. (Final) 2.40 The Good Place. 3.05 Gary And His Demons. (Final) 3.25 News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Seconds From Disaster. 2.45 New Girl. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Act. 9.30 MOVIE: I Am Bruce Lee. (2012, PG) 11.15 MOVIE: Game Of Death. (1978, M) 1.10am News. 1.35 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 1.30am Surf Patrol. 2.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 5.10 Primates. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 An Unexpected Killer. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 JAG. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 MOVIE: Crimson Tide. (1995, M) 12.40am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 Walker, Texas Ranger.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Toast. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.05 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.45 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 10.40 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 12.15pm Kuessipan. (2019, M, French Canadian) 2.25 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 4.35 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 6.05 Panga. (2020, Hindi) 8.30 Dope. (2015, MA15+) 10.25 Chevalier. (2015, M, Greek) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 2.30 Gold Fever. 3.00 The Food Dude. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.00 Pawn Stars UK. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. 8.00 Beach Cops. 8.30 Fat Pizza: Back In Business. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Hollywood Medium. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Under Siege 2. (1995, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Broke. 7.30 Frasier. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 Five Bedrooms. (Final) 2.00 Mom. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. 11.35 Rules Of Engagement. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Sabrina. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.35pm 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. 7.55 Heywire. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 One Plus One. 1.00 Late Programs.

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NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Vote Yes For Aborigines. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Mustangs FC. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.35 Over The Black Dot. 9.35 NITV News Update. 9.45 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Noon Building Off The Grid: Rocky Mountains. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Restoration Man. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Flipping Vegas. 5.00 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Island Life. (Return) 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Back To Nature. (R) 11.00 The Chemical World. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Win The Week. (Final, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 World’s Most Luxurious… (R) 2.50 By Royal Appointment: Shops That Serve The Queen. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 Trains That Changed The World. (PG, 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 Teacher’s Crime. (2008, Mav, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Desperate Housewives. (Mas, R) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Fake Or Fortune? (Return) 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (Ml, R) 12.05 Parliament Question Time. 1.05 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R) 2.35 Silent Witness. (Masv, R) 3.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Asian Railway Journeys: Jakarta To Borobudur. (PG, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo. 8.35 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (M) Part 1 of 4. 9.45 The Good Fight. (M) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Border To Border. (Ma) 12.10 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+a, R) 3.15 The Imposter. (Mal, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 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. (PGa) 8.30 My Impossible House: Colossal Cathedral. (Premiere, PG) Newlyweds transform a 180-year-old church in Yorkshire, England, into their dream home. 9.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) Presented by Cherry Healey. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 12.00 Black-ish. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 Chicago Med. (Mamv, R) 11.50 Miniseries: The Bad Seed. (Mlv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 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 Bachelor Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mads, R) Detective Amanda Rollins’ sister Kim stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex to avoid being sent back to prison. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny and Baez clash. 11.30 The Project. (R) 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. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Win The Week. (Final) 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final) 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. 12.05am David Attenborough’s Flying Monsters. 1.15 The Wildlife Revolution – A Catalyst Special. 2.10 30 Rock. 2.35 Reno 911! 2.55 The Good Place. 3.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Vogue Williams: Going It Alone. 1.00 All Good Things. 1.15 MOVIE: Capricorn One. (1978, PG) 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 11.00 The Feed. 11.30 News. 11.55 Reunions. 12.55am 60 Days In. 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.15 MOVIE: Grumpy Old Men. (1993, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 1am Father Brown. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Keeping Up Appearances. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950, PG) 5.10 Bears About The House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The First 48. 8.30 Australian Crime Stories. 9.30 Reported Missing. 10.45 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 10. Styrian Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 Bondi Rescue. 10.00 JAG. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 FBI. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 2.30 Gold Fever. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.00 Pawn Stars UK. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Commando. (1985, M) 9.15 MOVIE: Patriot Games. (1992, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Hollywood Medium. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

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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. 7.45 Road To Tokyo. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. 11.55 Heywire. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Down Under. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Field Trip With Curtis Stone. 8.00 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia. 8.30 Gino’s Italian Escape. 9.00 French Odyssey. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Always Was Always Will Be. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Mustangs FC. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 8.30 MOVIE: Life. (1999, MA15+) 10.25 The Point. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Flipping Vegas. Noon Masters Of Flip. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Island Life. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Desert Flippers. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Bargain Mansions. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

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August 5, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

Locally owned and independent

RURAL NEWS 39

ON ALERT OVER RISING FERAL DEER POPULATIONS IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS TWEED Council has joined forces with Lismore and Kyogle Councils and the Tweed and Border RangesRichmond Valley Landcare groups to launch ‘The Northern Rivers is on Feral Deer Alert’ program, to raise community awareness about escalating feral deer populations in the Northern Rivers. The campaign aims to help prevent feral deer numbers growing out of control before it’s too late. Communities are being asked to stay on ‘feral deer alert’ while they’re out and about, bush walking, driving or managing their property, and to report any feral deer sightings to their Council office. Tweed Shire Council’s Feral Deer Management Officer, Rachel Hughes, said feral deer are becoming one of Australia’s worst pest animals, with their populations booming in many parts of the country. “There are 6 species of introduced feral deer in Australia and they’re all causing significant and

Feral deer captured at night by trail cameras. The public is encouraged to report sightings of feral deer

widespread problems,” Ms Hughes said. “The Northern Rivers is one of the last areas in New South Wales where feral deer populations haven’t

become established, but they are starting to be seen more frequently,” Ms Hughes said. Ms Hughes said it may be a novelty at first to see a deer in the landscape, but feral deer

breed quickly and become very difficult to manage as their populations grow. “In regions not far from the Northern Rivers, feral deer are causing collisions on roads,

reducing the ability of farmers to earn a living and damaging native ecosystems,” she said. “We have an opportunity to prevent this happening in the Northern Rivers but we need to act now.” A series of community workshops has started across the Tweed region this month to address the problem including at Tyalgum and Murwillumbah with two more workshops planned for The Risk in the Border Ranges at The Risk Hall on Saturday, July 24 July and at Fernside at the Scarrabelotti Shed on Sunday July 25, both running from 9am to 1pm. “We’re asking our community to help us prevent feral deer getting out of control by understanding their impact, learning how to identify different species, and reporting all sightings of feral deer as soon as possible using Feral Scan.” Report all sightings of feral deer to: www.feralscan.org.au/ deerscan or phone Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.

Farmers can now apply for mouse bait rebates NSW Farmers is encouraging farmers to apply now for mouse bait rebates of up to $10,000 per farm business through the Rural Assistance Authority website. Applications for the rebate opened today with a total of $95 million available to assist farmers with the costs of Zinc Phosphide baiting programs. NSW Farmers Vice President and Liverpool Plains farmer Xavier Martin said claims can be made retrospectively for bait costs

incurred back to 1 February 2021. “Like many farmers across the state, our family has spent a small fortune on zinc phosphide baits to combat the mouse plague,” Mr Martin said. “The good news is that applications are now finally open for the State Government’s Zinc Phosphide baiting program and I would encourage farmers to get in early to secure the rebate.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

August 5, 2021

40 RURAL NEWS

Grafton Cattle Market Report THERE were 331 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 27th July 2021 Numbers were down by 100 this week. The quality was not as consistent, but the prices for some categories was stronger once again. One export processor was absent, which saw bullocks to drop in price by 15-20c/kg. Cows and heavy heifers sold fully ﬁrm to a shade dearer. Once again, lightweight restockers sold to extraordinary rates, with 132kg Angus steer weaners reaching 810c/kg, setting another Grafton Saleyards record. Sale Highlights include: A/c TJ Baird & KJ Goodall sold a Brangus Steer

444.2c/kg weighed 400kg - $1,776.80. A/c PJ & WJ Beel sold a Charolais Heifer 370c/kg weighed 620kg $2,294.00. A/c N Cormick & E Hamel sold Brangus Cows 320c/kg averaged 492.5kg - $1,576.00 p/hd. A/c PJ & WJ Beel sold Charolais Heifers 344.2c/kg averaged 652.5kg $2,245.91 p/hd. A/c BK & S Ellem sold Brahman Cross Cows 331.2c/kg averaged 572.5kg - $1,896.12 p/hd. A/c TJ Baird & KJ Goodall sold Brangus Steers 558.2c/kg averaged 352.5kg - $1,967.66 p/hd.

FROM TUESDAY 27 JULY

A/c PJ & WJ Beel sold a Charolais Vealer Heifer 488.2c/kg weighed 325kg - $1,586.65. A/c RK Gaudron & SM Cosgrove sold a Brangus Vealer Steer 582.2c/kg weighed 280kg - $1,630.16. A/c Munbilla Holdings sold Angus Vealer Steers 774.2c/kg averaged 132.5kg - $1,025.82 p/hd.

A/c SJ Bowles sold Angus Vealer Steers 700c/kg averaged 186.7kg $1,306.67 p/hd. A/c Benjamin Simpson sold Speckle Pack Vealer Steers 754.2c/kg averaged 171.7kg - $1,294.71 p/hd. A/c Ben & Skye Howlett sold Angus Vealer Steers 810.2c/kg averaged 132.5kg - $1,073.52 p/hd.

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Lismore Cattle Market REPORT FROM TUESDAY 27 JULY

Casino Cattle Market REPORT FROM WED 28 & SAT 31 JULY AGENTS yarded a total of 1,143 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 28 July. The yarding consisted of a good supply of young cattle along with a considerable number of cows. Quality was mixed with an increasing number of plain conditioned crossbred cattle although this didn’t hinder prices with most categories seeing an increase in price. Cow prices again saw an increase this week averaging 325.0c/kg and reaching a top price of 358.2c/kg. 8 head sold for a top return of $2,700.00. Heifer prices were also dearer this week topping their category at 700.2c/ kg and averaging 484.6c/kg and 260kg. 5 head sold achieved a return of $2,250.00. Bull prices were stronger this week with 42 head sold reaching a top of 412.2c/kg and average of 321.4c/kg and 662kg.

Steer prices saw an increase whilst bullock prices were slightly back this week with 232 head sold. Steers sold to a top of 786.2c/kg and averaged 588.5c/kg and 235kg with 3 head selling for a return of $2,254.00. Bullocks averaged 365.5c/kg and 667kg with 1 head selling for a top return of $2,929.60. Vealer prices held firm this week with 412 head yarded. Prices reached 798.2c/kg and averaged 578.0c/kg and 227kg. 1 head sold achieved a top return of $2,165.61. The 2021 Casino All Breeds Bull & Female sale was held at the NRLX on Saturday 31 July with 150 of the region’s finest bulls and females offered on the day. The top priced bull was sold by Franklin Angus Stud for $20,000 while the top priced heifer was sold by Promised Land Angus Stud for $8,000. The day was a great success with over 400 people in attendance.

331 good quality cattle yarded at Grafton last Tuesday. Bullocks sold to a top of 370c/kg to average 360c/kg. Heavy cows sold a shade dearer to top at 346c/kg to see most cows sell between 310c/kg to 330c/kg. Trade cattle sold strong once again with heavy weaner steers selling to over 650c/kg. In the light steer section a saleyard record at Grafton was broke with light weight Angus weaner steers selling to 812c/kg.

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200 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday. Once again restockers dominated the market buying 90% of the cattle on oﬀer. Weaner steers 200- 230kg from $5.80 to $6.55/kg for healthy returns of $1,350 to $1,428. Heavy weaner steers/yearlings were scarce and also sold well. Daryl and Julie Spencer’s Santa X steers sold for $5.30/kg, $1,625. Lightweight steers, those around 180 kg sold from $6.50 to $7.80/kg for

returns of $1,050 to $1,200. Most weaner heifers sold from $5.20 to $6.00/kg depending on breed and weight. Most of the cows yarded suited restockers and ranged from $2.70 /kg - $3.20/kg.

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Tenterfield Cattle Market REPORT FROM MONDAY 5 JULY NUMBERS decreased this sale with a total yarding of 298 head, with all categories meeting a strong market. A quality yarding of steers sold to 500.2 cents, while a small yarding of bullocks reached 345.2 cents. In the export section heavy weight cows sold to 310 cents, medium weights to 300 cents and light cows reached 230 cents. Heifers sold to 448.2 cents.

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August 5, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

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RURAL NEWS 41

FARMS TO PROFIT FROM EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS A NEW report from ABARES shows farmers are adapting to climate change, but without action to reduce emissions, adaptation will become increasingly difficult and farm profits will suffer. It found Australian farms have lost, on average, nearly $30,000 each year in profits over the past 20 years due to climate change. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Fiona Davis said: “The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences report released today says that even if emissions peak by 2040, farm profits are projected to fall by up to 32 per cent. “More severe impacts could be experienced in central Queensland and parts of western NSW, where producers are already grappling with

challenging conditions. “Australian farmers are incredible at adapting, as this report notes, but there are ultimately limits to what

they can adapt to. The longer we delay action to reduce emissions the worse the effects of climate change on farms will be.

“There’s no time to waste. The federal government must fully commit to a net zero emissions target and a plan to get us there as soon

as possible, or risk the future of Australia’s food and fibre industries.” Angus Whyte, a livestock farmer in south-west NSW, said state and federal governments, and industry, needed to invest in more research and development into climate change adaptation, including more flexible farming systems. “There are already challenges involved in running a business producing food and fibre, all while being stewards of the land, managing native wildlife, restoring ecosystems and good watershed management,” he said “The healthier and greener we can keep the heart of Australia - the rangelands - this can help reduce the effects of climate change on our medium rainfall agriculture zones.”

MLA seeks cattle producer representative MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) is looking to elect a cattle producer representative to its Board Selection Committee for a three-year term. Cattle producer members wishing to nominate a person or themselves for election to the MLA Board Selection Committee at the 2021 MLA AGM must give written notice to MLA by 20 September 2021. The role of the Selection Committee is to call for applications, review, interview and then report on the suitability of candidates for election or re-election to the MLA Board of Directors The Selection Committee has nine members. The cattle, lot feeder and sheepmeat peak councils each appoint one member, two non-voting members are MLA directors,

and the remaining four members are producer representatives elected at the MLA AGM for a period of three years. At the 2020 AGM, MLA producer members voted to elect three representatives, one each for cattle producers, sheepmeat producers and lot feeders to the Selection Committee. Dan Radel, Mark Wootton and Tony Fitzgerald were elected to the Selection Committee at that time and are completing year one of their three-year term. Producer representatives on the Selection Committee are paid a sitting fee in accordance with MLA policy and expenses are covered for travel to attend meetings.

Levies notice packs in the post MLA Levies notice packs

have been sent in recent weeks to red meat producers across the country who are MLA members, offering them the opportunity to secure full voting entitlements, based on the levies they paid in 202021. Completed Levies notices can be returned to MLA online, via post or fax. MLA managing director,

Jason Strong (pictured), encouraged all MLA members to take up their full voting entitlement. “I’d encourage all MLA members to return their Levies Notice to ensure as many producers are actively engaged in this important process each year,” Mr Strong said. “MLA’s AGM will take

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Top bull sells for $20,000 at All Breeds sale A LARGE crowd attended the 23rd Casino All Breeds sales at Casino on the weekend. Congratulations to Franklin Angus selling top price bull, Lot 143 Franklin Double Vision Q13 which was purchased by T & E Walmsley of “Naru” Glen Innes for $20,000. Helen Trustum said the top price bull went for $14,000 with an average of $8750 for the six bulls. Overall, 117/137 bulls were sold on average for $8406 and 13/13 females were sold for an average of $4769. 28/28 Angus bulls sold to a sale high of $20,000 (Lot 143. Franklin Double Vision Q13, Franklin Angus Stud to T & E Walmsley, Glen Innes NSW) and averaged $11,447 and 4/4 females sold at average $6000. 2/2 Red Angus bulls sold to $8000 and averaged $7500 and 2/2 Speckle Park bulls sold to $8000 and averaged $6250. 2/2 Simbrah bulls sold to $5000 and averaged $4500. 20/29 Brahman bulls sold to

$10,000 and averaged $5875. 12/13 Brangus bulls sold to $16,000 and averaged $10,125 and 4/4 females sold at average $4500. 1/1 Santa Gertrudis bull sold for $7000. 16/22 Limousin bulls sold to $12,000 and averaged $6000 and 2/2 females sold at average $2000. 13/16 Simmental bulls sold to $13,000 twice and averaged $8000 and 3/3 females sold to average $5334. 19/20 Charolais bulls sold to $14,000 twice and averaged $8474. 2/2 Poll Hereford Bulls sold to $9000 and averaged $8000. Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said there was some spirited bidding on the day. Council allows free usage of the saleyards which enables the All Breeds Committee to donate to local charities. This year the charities were Windara, the Casino Rescue Squad and the Wespac Rescue Helicopter Service and each received $1000. Photos: Robert Mustow

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FARM SAFETY FOR ALL GENERATIONS NSW Farmers is ready to join the conversation and help raise awareness this national Farm Safety Week on one of the most important issues facing farmers. Run by Farmsafe Australia, this year’s Farm Safety Week will take an intergenerational look at farm safety and the risk profiles associated with farming at different ages. NSW Farmers president James Jackson said farming has come leaps and bounds in terms of safety, but there are still improvements to be made. “Farm Safety Week is an opportunity to start a conversation on the less discussed aspects of farming, such as physical and mental

health, safety and well-being,” Mr Jackson said. “Farming is a rewarding but potentially dangerous occupation, and the more

we talk about the risks and dangers, the better.” “The farm experience will be different between age groups, so it’s handy to look

at farm safety through an intergenerational lens.” “Growing up on farms can provide great learning opportunities for kids, but it

can also expose them to some risks, and it’s saddening to know one in five fatalities on farm are children under the age of 15.” “Half of all Australian farming fatalities are actually in the 50 and over age category, despite the relative experience of these farmers.” “For many, farm work is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week occupation that has no clock-off. Farm Safety Week is all about raising awareness of risk factors associated with this sort of lifestyle, as well as reinforcing tried and true messaging about machine and equipment safety,” Mr Jackson concluded

Cattle producers set for bumper spring CATTLE producers are expected to experience the best spring in recent memory, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections. MLA’s market information manager, Stephen Bignell, said the outlook was encouraging with a positive spring expected for many eastern states’ producers. “With a favourable threemonth weather outlook signalling a strong spring, average adult carcase weights are set to rise significantly leading to higher weight gain,” Mr Bignell said. “Carcase weights have been revised 11kg higher to average 311.7kg and slaughter will remain depressed, with the 2021 volume expected to hit 6.3 million head. “On the back of improved carcase weights, production

has been revised higher despite slaughter declining. Total production is being forecast to 1.96 million tonnes cwt, highlighting Australia’s ability to maximise beef output despite low supply.” Mr Bignell said the national herd is estimated to reach 26 million head this year, 5% above 2020 levels.

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Dance your day away with Sebastiaan BRING back the days of the Frank, Dean and Roy and Elvis, mixed with some Nat King Cole with Sebastiaan Morning Melodies Show. Young and old will enjoy Sebastiaan’s renditions of favourites from the lively Mack the Knife, to the romantic Can’t Help Falling in Love at Lismore Workers Club on Friday, August 6. Performing songs that will take you back to the time when swing was the thing and crooners had mastered the art of entertainment, Sebastiaan is a fantastic solo artist, and performs with some of Australia’s best big bands. He has a playful style of performing, enjoying the interaction with his audience. Born in The Netherlands, (hence the double ‘aa’ in his name), Sebastiaan moved to Australia in 2002. At a very early age, he

started to sing and act. This was no surprise, as Sebastiaan comes from a very musical family. His grandmother was a professional opera singer and the various members of his family play anything from guitar to trumpet. He is a household name with the Gold Coast and northern NSW swing dance community, with many traveling up and down the coast to enjoy his performances. As a result, you will often experience that extra dimension as you find yourself treated to some fantastic performances on the dance floor. Sebastiaan is a wellrespected and versatile vocalist whose warm vocal sound is sure to impress. Show starts at 10.30am in the auditorium. Cost is $12.50 and tickets can be booked at lismoreworkers.com.au.

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performances from Misty Fisher, Erica Fletcher, Kim GRAFTON’S finest McBeath, Bronwyn Gell and, performers are ready to shine in their Pelican stage debut, in the Pelican Playhouse’s the enormously talented opening weekend of Jennifer Power-Geary and Bombshells by Joanna Murray- Caitlin Brice. Smith. This brilliant troupe of Six of the regions most actors have made each role talented actors present six their own, under the guidance different stories of women of fellow thespian and director balancing their lives with of this production Mark humour, heartbreak and Conaghan. desperate cunning: from a Bombshells is the work feisty teenager to a madly, of one of Australia’s most excited bride; from a popular and performed writers, housewife on the edge to a Joanna Murray Smith. newly single cactus enthusiast; Over the past two decades from a 64-year-old widow to Bombshells has become a a washed up diva making a modern classic guaranteed to comeback. entertain and surprise; to move The show promises amazing you and have you rolling

with laughter. Definitely a performance not to be missed. The show opens this Friday, August 6, 7.30pm and continues Saturday night, August 7 and Sunday, August 8 (2pm matinee) with final shows the following weekend August 13, 14, 15 (2pm matinee). Here’s your chance to support the beleaguered performing arts community. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from stickytickets. com.au or Buckley’s Music in Prince St, Grafton. COVID-19 restrictions means ticket numbers are limited to 50% capacity so be quick to secure yours. Don’t forget your mask.

John Waters’ Lennon songbook concert on hold JOHN Waters performance celebrating the 50th anniversary since the release of Imagine at the Maclean Bowling Club has been postponed, but if you have tickets for the 21 August date, they will remain valid for the new date, which is yet to be announced in October or November. Limited tickets are available from the club or at www.trybooking.com/ brmfo “This ‘Songbook’ is a band gig, and a more intimate style

of bringing these great songs to people. We do it in our own way, and it gives us a personal contact with our audience, which is such a happy vibe,” John Waters said. “It feels like we’re all getting together again. For over a year the whole world has had to stop hanging out and socialising, and now that we have the chance, we need something like this. I know I do,” he said, somewhat ironically given the gig has been postponed do to recent

Covid outbreaks in Sydney and Brisbane. “Exploring some of the lesser known John Lennon tracks on his solo career albums is always a revelation, and I’m loving the process of learning more than you thought you could, with every new move. I’d like to continue doing that, so I can’t think of a more appropriate way than celebrating Imagine, and all the things that the famous one-word title conjures up for everyone.”

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VANILLA GORILLA BRING NEW ALBUM TO BYRON VANILLA Gorilla will be showcasing their 2020 EP Dreamer and their latest album Transcendence with guests Johnny Hash and Rainbow Inn for a night of live music at The Northern in Byron Bay. Vanilla Gorilla consists of seven fellas from the Barrington Coast of NSW who all share a passion in exploring multiple genres of music with each individual adding their own touch to create a psychrock sound. The band began in garages and school grounds in 2012 and has since toured up and down Australia’s East Coast

with their own headline tours and festival slots at Grow Your Own, Festival of the Sun and Rolling Sets. With their fourth EP Dreamer tour being cancelled by COVID in March last year, the boys made the most of this opportunity and got busy writing. Now Vanilla Gorilla is ready to share their latest music at 10 shows on the East coast in the new Transcendence album. See them at The Northern on Friday, August 13 at 8pm. Tickets cost $25 from thenorthern.oztix.com.au. Gig is 18+.

Intimate acoustics with country duo JOIN Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont for an intimate acoustic performance featuring stories and songs from their acclaimed careers with The McClymonts, Adam Eckersley Band and their duo album, as well as a few surprises. It was always going to be special when two of Australia’s finest singersongwriters announced they were teaming up to release their first ever album together. Country artists, and husband and wife duo, Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont released their debut album Adam & Brooke in 2018, charting #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart. The acclaimed ‘Highway Sky Tour’ took them across Australia and to the UK and showcased their incredible songs and chemistry. Adam & Brooke was nominated for four Golden Guitar Awards and an ARIA Award. “It is a body of work in a

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BRUNSWICK Picture House is delighted to welcome back Tom Gleeson to Brunswick Heads. Tom’s been working on a few ideas and local audiences again will be the first to see it in Brunswick before the rest of the ballinafaircinemas.com.au THE SOWETO AN country. THE BERTSON SOWETO GOSPEL DAMI AFTERNOON TENORI Thurs 5 August to IM Wed 11 August Join Tom as he hosts a live AN McCLYMONTS THE ROTHERS CHOIR AT THE PROMS ON GOSPEL AFTERNOONscreening of each Wednesday’sTENORI DAMIWEDNESDAY IM $10 TICKETS of Hard Quiz, with McCLYMONTS RS CHOIR BLACK WIDOW (M) 134 MIN AT THE PROMSepisode hilarious post show commentary and carry on from the man Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: 12:15pm, 4:50pm himself. Ask him anything. Banter encouraged! BUCKLEY’S CHANCE (PG) 96 MIN Tom tweeted: “BRUNSWICK Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: 10:00am HEADS! I can’t wait to heckle ATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY JUNGLE CRUISE (PG) 127 MINSUNDAY myself when we put FRIDAY #HardQuiz H JULY 2019 27TH JULY 2019 3RD AUGUST 2019 27TH OCTOBER 2019 31ST OCTOBER 2019 22ND NOVEMBER 2019 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Wed: on the bigNow. screen! We’ll watch the s on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Tickets on Sale Now. 10:20am, 12:40pm, 3:00pm, 7:20pm show together, then you can all Mon, Tue: 10:20am, 12:40pm, 3:00pm grill me afterwards.” Tom Gleeson presents Hard Quiz OLD (M) 109 MIN at the Brunswick Heads Memorial The first two sessions on Y SATURDAY Thu, Fri, Wed: SATURDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2:40pm, 7:35pm SUNDAY Hall with six sessions, all starting Wednesday, August 18 and 25 019 27TH JULY 2019 AUGUST 27TH OCTOBER 2019 31ST OCTOBER 2019 22ND NOVEMBER 2019 Sat, Sun:3RD 7:35pm; Mon,2019 Tue: 2:40pm at 8pm. are sold out, so get in quick for Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. Tickets on Sale Now. SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY (PG) 116 MIN Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed: 10:10am, 5:20pm Sat, Sun: 10:10am, 2:40pm, 5:20pm

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FLOW INTO THE GARDEN AT SERPENTINE GALLERY LISMORE’S Serpentine Gallery is holding two new exhibitions that will run until next Monday, 9th August. The first exhibition is The Garden by Michelle Gilroy and is a body of work featuring under water scenes inspired by the the Great Barrier Reef. “The reason why I have titled it The Garden, is because when I look at these underwater scenes, I see landscapes, coral become trees, seaweed become plants and so on,” Ms Gilroy said. “It was work that came about by the first COVID 19 lockdown. “I wanted to experiment with nature’s bright colours that are a part of the reefs. “These works differe from my usual style of painting as I thought people needed cheering up with these outlandish colour pallettes.”

“The result was a series of paintings that are vibrant and otherworldly and can be viewed online on Ms Gilroy’s Facebook page ‘Michelle Gilroy Artist’. The second exhibition is called Flow and is a group show by members of the Serpentine Gallery exploring water, the birthplace of life on Earth. This exhibition includes various mediums by a variety of artists. Both exhibitions are on show at the Serpentine Gallery, 17 Bridge Street, Lismore. Then the following week at 6pm on Friday 13th August, 2021 the gallery will hold the opening of ‘Les and Lis – Drawn Together Again’. Lesley Ryan and Melissa Wright will be showcasing their artwork their artwork together and is not to be missed. One of the paintings in ‘Flow’ exploring water. This painting is by Janet Hassall.

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DIRECTORS and teachers from the Byron School of Art (BSA) will present an exciting new exhibition called Shared Knowledge at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. The exhibition showcases the work of 4 BSA Directors – Michael Cusack, James Guppy, Emma Walker and Christine Willcocks – and 4 long-course teachers – Chris Bennie, Michelle Dawson, Travis Paterson and Kat Shapiro Wood. Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said BSA, an independently run, non-profit initiative in Mullumbimby established in 2013, is the leading tertiary art school in our region. “As each one of these

directors and long-course teachers are practicing artists, this group exhibition gives us a glimpse of their professional practice while considering the vital role they play as teaching artists,” Ms Muddiman said. “Each of the artists have reflected on how their own practice benefits from teaching – the shared knowledge between student and teacher, between artist and artist.” The art school is based on the international model of artists teaching artists in a studio environment. Courses on offer range from weekend workshops to long courses of up to 3 years. Students can not only learn particular artmaking

methods and media, but can also be mentored in areas of professional practice such as display methods and exhibition preparation. These diverse opportunities make BSA a vital learning hub for artists in the Northern Rivers. To coincide with the Shared Knowledge exhibition, the Gallery will present activities and events in partnership with the Byron School of Art, The Yellow Brick Studio and the MIArts Precinct. For workshop and event details, including bookings, visit the Gallery website https:// artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ Shared Knowledge will be on display in the Friends Gallery at Tweed Regional Gallery from Friday 30 July to Sunday 5 December 2021.

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Step 3 Melt butter in same pan. Add leek. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and flour. Cook, stirring, for one to two minutes until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk, then cream. Return to medium heat.

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pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs with remaining parmesan and parsley in a bowl. Sprinkle over pasta mixture. Grill for two to three minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve.

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until smooth and creamy. Fold in the cream. Whisk the gelatine and hot water in a small bowl until the gelatine dissolves. Stir 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture into the gelatine mixture, then add to the remaining mixture and mix well. Pour half the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base. Top with half the mango slices, then remaining cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate overnight or until firm (see

tip). Step 3 Remove the cheesecake from the fridge 15 mins before serving. To make coulis, place the mango and lime juice in a blender and pulse until smooth. (If necessary, blend in a little water until coulis reaches pouring consistency.) Step 4 Arrange the remaining sliced mango over the cheesecake and drizzle over the coulis.

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HEALTH

HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION IN REGIONAL ABORIGINAL SETTINGS

New partnership to boost hepatitis C elimination in regional Aboriginal settings and beyond LOCAL medical organisations are joining forces to stop new infections and reduce severe illness due to hepatitis C infection among Aboriginal communities on the North Coast. Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, Burnet Institute and the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine are all part of the project. Aboriginal people represent about 8% of Australians living with chronic hepatitis C infection, while comprising only 3% of

the population. They are four times more likely not to be included in hepatitis C surveillance data, which means many will miss out on effective treatments if they remain undiagnosed. There are also barriers that prevent testing, treatment and continuing with hepatitis care, including the need for trained staff who can engage in culturally sensitive ways, as well as the stigma felt by Aboriginal people with hepatitis C, which studies have shown reduces their intention to take up treatment. “We have identified an opportunity to strengthen our services to better

support our clients who live with hepatitis C infection in culturally respectful and responsive ways,” Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation CEO Scott Monaghan said. “This is a proactive response to the needs of Aboriginal people and will prevent new infections and treat severe disease in our local community.” The partnership project started this month with the upskilling of healthcare workers to screen, treat and manage viral hepatitis integrated into HIV/STI testing, using culturally appropriate approaches. The Federal Department of Health has provided funding of $500,000 over two years directly to Bulgarr Ngaru. This support is part of its national strategy on blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Future use of learnings includes scaling up the project and a national rollout.

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HOSPITAL GRADE ANTENATAL CARE WITHOUT LEAVING HOME

A trial of antenatal care provided remotely to expectant mothers at home has shown the level of care is as good as a face-to-face consultation, including the identification of common complications. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen telehealth become a fundamental component of healthcare. However maternity care presented a unique challenge, with the majority of antenatal appointments usually occurring face-to-face within a hospital environment. In a recent collaborative study between Monash University and Monash Health, an integrated antenatal care program delivered via telehealth between April 20 and July 26, 2020, successfully reduced face-to-face consultations by 50 per cent without affecting the detection and management of common pregnancy complications, including pre-eclampsia, foetal growth restriction, and gestational diabetes, when compared with conventionally delivered antenatal care. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of obstetric, midwifery, and general practice providers, telehealth consultations were supplemented with a suite of patient and staff information sheets, and systems to support remote blood pressure checks and foetal growth

assessments. The study’s first author, Dr Kirsten Palmer from the Monash University School of Clinical Sciences and Monash Health, said: “It was clear that antenatal care delivery had to be adapted to protect pregnant women and staff from unnecessary exposure to the virus. “We recognised that a key limitation of telehealth was the inability to do physical examinations, which are essential in antenatal care, but we were able to implement low-cost measures to support these assessments in the home.” Blood pressure was self-checked on purchased automated blood pressure monitors, with local health providers, or at the time of hospital ultrasound assessments. Remote monitoring of foetal growth involved the introduction of selfmeasured symphysealfundal heights weekly from 24 weeks’ gestation plotted on provided foetal growth charts supported by educational material, and ultrasound assessment of foetal growth was done in hospital according to national clinical care recommendations. The findings were recently published in The Lancet. Monash Health is the largest publicly funded maternity service in Melbourne and provides approximately 100,000 antenatal consultations

for the 10,000 women who give birth with the health service annually. After implementing telehealth on 23 March, 2020, following the federal government’s announcement of funding support, Monash Health has delivered over 40,000 antenatal consultations via telehealth, with the data from the integrated antenatal care program (April - July 2020) timeframe confirming that women were still receiving the same high-quality care as they had with the traditional in-person visits. Program Director of the Women’s and Newborn Program and Director of Obstetric Services at Monash Health Associate Professor Ryan Hodges added “although telehealth was implemented during a global health crisis, which facilitated the rapid development and uptake of telehealth, this programme might provide many benefits for the future delivery of antenatal care and minimise risk in a future epidemic.” “We are hoping to continue it as part of our antenatal care program as it supports women to receive more personalised care with the same excellent outcomes.” Dr Palmer said: “We have shown that such an approach seems to be safe for continuing to achieve a high standard of pregnancy care.”

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MAZDA CX-30 EVOLVE By Derek Ogden MAZDA must be doing something right, because among a plethora of small sports utility vehicles its CX-30 carried off the title as Car of the Year 2021 from a prestigious Australian motoring magazine. As if COTY were not enough, the whole CX-30 range walked away with the 2021 RACV crown for the safest SUV under $35,000. Wheels magazine’s editor had no hesitation in bestowing the honour on the new SUV, its editor saying: “The CX-30 is such a delightful car and performed strongly against all our criteria . . . The CX-30 is a car you would always look forward to driving.” Designed by Mazda to slot into a spot in size between the CX-3 and CX-5 – in Pure, Evolve, Touring and Astina spec – the CX-30 offers either a Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre, or Skyactiv 2.5-litre petrol engine, mated with a six-speed Skyactiv automatic transmission, plus front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The entry-level CX-30 G20 FWD comes on to the market at $29,990, plus on-road costs, while the G25 Astina all-wheel drive tops off the range at $43,490. A stint in an Evolve G20 spec, anchored mid-stream in the G20 flow at $31,490, was backed to give as true an impression as any of the CX-30. Like all new Mazda vehicles, the CX-30 comes with a five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty, as well as five years of roadside assist. Service intervals are every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. STYLING Consider the CX-30 a Mazda 3 hatchback on tiptoes – say 100 mm taller, 25 more ground clearance and more cargo carrying capacity, in this case 317 litres, with volume extended to 430 litres with the 60:40 rear seatbacks folded. Up front, cat-like headlamps flank a recognisable Mazda

knee bag and IsoFix anchorage radiator shape with black grille. with sharp resolution and a on outboard rear Uncluttered lines You can consider the Mazda CX-30 a seats. on the flanks add A 360-degree bulk to the profile, Mazda 3 hatchback on tiptoes camera with a which is only spoilt surround-view somewhat by black control system using a rotary plastic side skirts and wheel dial and accompanying buttons, monitor, front parking sensors and cross-traffic alert are arch borders surrounding solid situated on the centre console. available for $1500 in a Vision enough 18-inch wheels. The system engages Apple Out the back there are CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Technology Pack. wraparound tail-lights, a built-in satellite navigation, DRIVING restrained roof spoiler, twin Bluetooth pairing and digital The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated exhaust pipes and more black radio. are handled by an petrol engine misses the fizz plastic in the bumper. 8.8-inch screen. of a turbocharger at low revs but the six-speed automatic INTERIOR ENGINES / handled test-car town work The quality of the cabin has TRANSMISSIONS well and had the SUV country taken the small car to a new A 2.0-litre, four-cylinder cruising with confidence. level. The driver benefits from engine, putting out 114 kW at For example, on a a high seating position and 6000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4000 200-kilometre holiday round auto dimming rear-view mirror. revs, is matched with a sixtrip with three adults and a The leather-clad steering speed automatic and is quite full load of gear in the back, wheel offers a comfortable happy to run on the cheaper 91 the CX-30 average fuel grip, plus paddle shifts and RON petrol. consumption over a range of the air vents are angled to the driving conditions of 6.5 litres driver, servicing the dual zone SAFETY per 100 kilometres. air-conditioning. In the CX-30’s 2021 RACV Alternatively, on day-to-day Versatile storage includes a crown for the safest SUV under running, with the aid of stop good-sized centre console, and $35,000, the car club says it / start engine control, the test a space below the fascia thanks is packed with an impressive vehicle recorded 6.8 litres in to the uptake of an electric list of advanced safety features parking brake, plus big door across the board. These include the suburbs and 5.4 on the motorway. bins. autonomous emergency Much of the easy-going In the back, Mazda claims 29 braking (forward and reverse), nature of the drive could be put mm more rear head room, 80 lane keep assist, lane departure mm more shoulder room, and warning and an advanced speed down to Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus, which handles 33 mm more leg room than the assist system. stability through brake and CX-3. It also achieved one of the engine control to help the car highest ANCAP crash scores respond to sudden steering INFOTAINMENT to date, achieving 99 per cent inputs. in adult occupant protection. Every variant of the CX-30 Likewise, maneuvering boasts an 8.8-inch centre screen Seven airbags include a driver’s

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MOTORING REVIEW

MG HS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE REVIEW By Alistair Kennedy WHILE China may not be the flavour of the month in Canberra it is now beginning to make a significant impact onto the Australian automotive market. Leading this charge is MG Motor who, through a combination of attractive styling, sharp pricing, sevenyear warranty and long equipment list, now sits inside the top 10 brands for overall motor vehicle sales. Even more surprising is that this success has been achieved with just three vehicles in its range, one hatchback (MG30) and a pair of SUVs, the compact ZS and midsized HS. To increase the appeal of the HS a first all-wheel drive version with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine has been added to the range. Two variants are offered, Excite X and Essence X (our test car) with driveaway prices of $37,990 and $42,990 respectively. STYLING The MG HS has a neat and relatively conservative style with the stand-out feature being the large honeycomb style grille dominated by the iconic MG badge sitting proudly in the centre. The badge also appears on the rear hatch, the centre of the wheels, key fob, steering wheel and, in the Essence, is displayed on a ground via nifty puddle lights on either side. The door handles and mirrors are finished in body colour (there’s a choice of five) with chrome highlights on the window trims, side sills and fog light surrounds. Inside, there are satin chrome highlights on the interior handles, air vents

The new MG HS Essence X adds all-wheel drive for the first time. and steering wheel with metal trim on the pedals. Essence X comes with powered and heated leather trimmed front seats as well as a panoramic sunroof that extends almost the entire length of the roof, it has a powered tailgate. ENGINE / TRANSMISSION The two AWD HS variants are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with outputs of 168kW and 360Nm. The rest of the range, including the new PHEV plug-in hybrid, use a 1.5-litre 119kW / 250Nm turbo-petrol unit. In contrast the AWD variants are mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission while the others get a seven-speed DCT. The MG HS AWD comes equipped with Eco, Normal, Sports and Custom driving modes to provide options for whatever situation it encounters. SAFETY One of the main reasons that the early Chinese entrants into the Australian market struggled was because of poor safety equipment.

That’s no longer the case and the MG HS which comes a five-star ANCAP rating courtesy of having its impressive MG Pilot safety package in the entire range. Features include Adaptive Cruise Control; Forward Collision Warning; Automatic Emergency Braking; Lane Assist System; Traffic Jam Assist; Intelligent Speed Assistance System; Blind Spot Detection; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; and Intelligent Headlamp Control. INFOTAINMENT All HS models use a high-resolution 10.1-inch tablet-style touch screen for its info display which splits into three large components providing access to audio, satellite navigation and air conditioning settings. Switches below the screen are there as an alternative for audio volume control and aircon fan speeds and temperatures. Wireless connectivity is provided by Bluetooth while for wired connections and smartphone charging there are four USB ports inputs, two in the front

and two in the rear in all models above the single port in the entrylevel Core. All models have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Integrated satellite navigation is standard in the Excite and Essence models. DRIVING There’s excellent space in both the front and rear seats with plenty of headroom in both areas despite the large sunroof. The combination of tilted rear seatbacks and tall front seat headrests are likely to annoy occupants. The 2.0-litre engine in the HS AWD is a welcome addition, boosting both power and torque by around 40 per cent when compared with the 1.5-litre unit in the rest of the range, although that’s partly offset by the extra 180 kg that the AWD carries. Unfortunately, the bigger engine is let down by the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) which is sluggish off the mark and slow in responding. There are steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters although, oddly enough, they can only be used when the

main gear selector is pushed to the right. Excite and Essence models, both FWD and AWD, also come with a Super Sport mode. Activated through a red button on the steering wheel it tightens the steering feel and sharpens torque response for a noticeably better driving experience. While the large infotainment looks great, many of the features need a series of taps and have slow response times and so take far too much of the driver’s time taken away from the road ahead. Worst of all we found a delay of around 8 seconds, between the time that reverse gear was engaged and when the view from the reversing camera was displayed on the touchscreen. Once out onto the motorway the HS cruised comfortably and, when we switched to the Super Sport mode provided some driving enjoyment over the rural segment of our normal drive route. Fuel consumption is listed at a fairly high 9.5 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged in the high 10s during our test.

SUMMING UP Due to the Sydney COVID-19 lockdown we spent three weeks testing the MG HS Essence X and fielded plenty of questions about this precocious newcomer brand from potential buyers. One of the first things that we pointed out is that – unlike most other brands where safety features are added progressively as they step up the spec-range or optional – the comprehensive MG Pilot package comes standard in all HS variants. So, while we appreciated the extra features and performance of the HS Essence X, it’s hard to justify the extra $13,000 price surcharge over the $29,990 driveaway entry-level Core variant. As a mid-sized SUV, the MG HS is taking on many of the longest-established nameplates in a larger and competitive market segment. Nevertheless, its combination of price, quality and high equipment levels, most notably safety, certainly makes it worth a test drive. Adding to the value equation is MG’s sevenyear, unlimited kilometre warranty. SPECIFICATIONS (MG HS Essence X 2.0-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.995 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 168 kW @ 5300 rpm Maximum Torque: 360 Nm @ 4000 rpm Fuel Type: 91RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 9.5 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 221 g/km DRIVELINE: Six-speed automatic

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THE wonderful colourful flowers and fruits of native rainforest trees invite birds and insects into your garden all year round. They are often very unusual, so will make your garden stand out in special ways. Brachychiton discolor is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. It grows in drier rainforest areas. Common names include lacebark tree, lace kurrajong and pink kurrajong. It is an attractive tree, with beautiful bark, which will grow up to thirty metres tall, featuring spectacular downy, pink flowers from November to February. It loses its beautiful, green-grey, deeply lobed leaves before flowering, which makes a spectacular display. The fruit is a stunning, hairy boat-shaped seed pod, which matures from December to July. It’s easy to germinate the fresh seed. They have compact root systems so make good street trees. These trees

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can tolerate a range of soils but prefer slightly acidic soils. Always water rainforest trees well until established. The roasted seeds are good bush tucker. Illawarra plum or Podocarpus elatus is also known as plum or brown pine. The beautiful, dark green leaves are shiny and tough. The juicy, purple-black, pulpy fruits, quite like a grape, have a pine flavour, which improves when cooked. They ripen between March and July and can be picked, but it’s best to wait till they fall from the tree. They’re often made into sauces, relishes and jams. To produce fruit, both a male and female plant is needed, so plant several plants or create a hedge. Illawarra plum grows in both full sun and part shade. It prefers a rich, moist, soil, but requires good drainage. Tolerant of salt spray, it is suitable for coastal conditions. It can be grown in pots and pruned. In the garden it can reach twelve metres. Actephila lindleyi is a pretty shrub or small tree growing up to twelve metres tall. It is found in tropical, subtropical and dry rainforest in coastal areas and grows in a variety of different soils up to five hundred metres above sea level. The unusual, creamy flowers, both male and female on the same tree, bloom from August to November. The olive-green capsule which follows has three lobes and ripens from April to June. The seeds are blown out of the capsule in a visible explosion. Leaves are a thick, glossy green and the bark is a reddish black colour. The brown cuckoo-dove enjoys the fruit. Actephila grows quite easily from cuttings or fresh seeds germinate quite successfully.

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TEMPORARY INSOLVENCY PROTECTIONS SENSIBLE AS LOCKDOWNS CONTINUE The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in lockdown. Mr Billson says the reintroduction of measures, such as the extension to existing safe harbour provisions, would provide temporary additional protections for small and family businesses that may be trading insolvent due to lockdown trading restrictions. “Small businesses aren’t like a light that can be switched on and off,” Mr Billson says. “With full respect for the need for public health orders, lockdowns do have a significant and immediate impact on small and family businesses and a cumulative effect when those businesses have endured multiple lockdowns. “Many have far less cash in reserve, having eaten into savings to get through previous lockdowns. “CreditorWatch has released data revealing a 75% increase in

businesses entering administration in the last week of June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary protections that were in place last year, would be a sensible and appropriate policy measure, particularly for those small and family businesses impacted by recurring and protracted lockdowns in Melbourne and Sydney. “Insolvency protections introduced temporarily last year worked to reduce the threat of creditors taking action against a small business impacted by trading restrictions and offered temporary relief for directors from any personal liability for trading while insolvent.

“Crucially its measures like this that give otherwise viable small businesses more time to recover or turnaround, preventing a wave of unnecessary insolvencies. By giving a small company breathing space to restructure, you also help mitigate the risk of small business creditors getting swept up in the domino effect of insolvencies.” In the meantime, My Billson is encouraging small businesses experiencing financial hardship to sit down with their trusted, accredited financial adviser for a viability assessment. “We know the sooner a small business owner experiencing financial stress reaches out to an accredited professional such as their bookkeeper or accountant, the better the outcome,” Mr Billson says. “Without the right professional advice, cash flow issues, compounded by falling revenue can prove devastating for the business owner, staff and their families. “Now is the time to get expert, tailored advice on the state of your business so you can make an informed decision about the future.”

CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKETING CONTINUES WITH FORMAL WARNINGS The ACMA is continuing its clampdown on illegal marketing in the financial services sector with formal warnings issued to five companies for breaches of spam and telemarketing laws. The financial services sector is subject to more complaints about spam and telemarketing than any other industry, with the ACMA receiving 791 complaints about telemarketing from financial service companies in the last three months, and 3,381 in the 2020–21 financial year. Given the nature of the financial services industry, the harm perpetrated even by a small number of illegal calls or messages can be significant, particularly during recent times when people have been impacted by the pandemic. Marketing practices can be a gateway to further financial harms and are particularly egregious when combined with breaches of financial or consumer law such as antihawking rules. Separate investigations led to each of the five companies receiving a formal warning to comply with the rules in future. The warnings put the businesses on notice that they must comply, including when

outsourcing telemarketing and purchasing leads or lists of phone numbers. Businesses must not make calls to numbers on the Do Not Call Register or send e-marketing such as email and SMS without consent. Where they have consent, they must be able to prove it with accurate and clear records. Chase Edwards and its call centre Martin & Hunt were responsible for two breaches of the Do Not Call Register Act, due to calls offering free financial assessments made without consent to consumers on the register. National Advice Service also made two calls to numbers on the register without consent, offering up financial advisors and superannuation advice. Lastminuteloan.com.au were responsible for two breaches of the Spam Act 2003 for text messages without consent, notifying recipients that they had received approval for a loan of $200. Credit24 sent a message advertising lines of credit to a person who had previously

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58 IN MEMORIAM Death Notice

ANDERSEN, CHARLES EDWARD “Charlie”

Passed away at Ballina Hospital on Sunday July 25, 2021.

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SAVINS, RUTH LYNETTE 17.04.1936 ~ 28.07.2021

Passed away at her home after a short illness, with her loving family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Jack. Loving mother of Matthew and Therese and step mother to Jan, Warren and Melanie. Treasured nanny of 12 and great nanny of 14. Devoted sister of Gloria and Wayne. Ruth’s funeral service was held on Monday August 2, 2021.

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A celebration of Charlie’s life was held on July 29, 2021.

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CHAWNER, Jill Margaret 10. 02. 1944 ~ 12. 07. 2021

Passed away peacefully. Much loved and missed by all her family and friends. According to Jill’s wishes a private funeral service was held on Friday 23rd July, 2021.

Lola Joyce DEVINE

Formerly of Kyogle. Late of Ballina. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 28th July 2021. Beloved wife of John. Much loved mother of Denise Shipley, Wayne, and Paul. Loved grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 82 years

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17. 10. 1925 ~ 29. 07. 2021

Passed away peacefully at Crowley Care, Ballina. Dearly loved Wife of Philip (dec). Loving Mother & Mother-In-Law of Mandy (Marilynne) & Bob, David & Helen, Graeme & Michelle. Treasured Nana & Nanny of her many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. Cherished Sister of Daphne (dec). Loving Aunt and great friend of many. Family & friends are invited to attend Muriel’s Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Norton Street Ballina on MONDAY (August 9, 2021) commencing at 2pm.

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Passed away peacefully at Lismore Base Hospital on Monday 26th July 2021. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Bill(decd). Much loved Mother & Mother-in-Law of Kim & Kane, Wendy Leigh(decd), Neil & Suellen and Geoffrey. Loved Nanna of all her Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren. Sister & sister-in-law of June & Ray (decd),Tom (decd) & Bid (decd), Ron & Carol.Much loved Auntie to all of her nieces and nephews.

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Relatives & friends are invited to Marlene’s funeral service to be held at The Arentz Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 41 Walker Street, Casino on Tuesday 17th August commencing at 10:30am. Chapel capacity 50. Please bring a suitable mobile phone, as all guests will be required to comply with the mandatory COVID-19 QR code sign-in for contact tracing purposes, and must ensure social distancing is maintained at all times. Masks are mandatory.

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Hilda Tasker 14.06.1924 ~ 25.07.2021 Much loved Mother and MIL to Kate & Rod, and Charles & Julie, grandmother and great grandmother to their children & extended family, and kind and generous friend to many.

FUNERAL SERVICE & Celebration of Hilda's life 11 am: Thursday 5 August 2021

VENUE: The Sanctuary - Queen Elizabeth Drv, CORAKI. Wake & the sharing of happy memories following the service.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Caroona Jarman, Goonellabah, aged 98 years. Loved wife of Jack (Dec’d) Loved and loving mother & mother in-law of Robin & Martin (Dec’d) Doran, Joan & Graham Hall, Dawn & Lester Brown, Ronald & Lesley, and Margaret & Peter van Dommele. Much loved grandmother to her 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Loved sister of Ivy Norman (Dec’d) and Edna Bavea. Loved by the extended Green and Smith families. In keeping with current Covid restrictions and venue requirements a private family cremation service has been held.

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Passed away peacefully at Lismore Base Hospital, in the care of her loving family, aged 97 years. Loved Wife of Tom (Dec’d). Cherished mother & mother in-law of Mary & John Love, Beth & Peter Smith, Kathleen, John & Jan, Erin Gollan, Trisha & Erol Ozdirik, and Annette & Ross Hucks. Adored Nanna to her 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and great great grandson. Loved by the extended Loadsman and Moffitt families. Due to current covid restrictions and venue requirements a private family Mass will be held. Those wishing to join with the family can do so via live stream https://youtu.be/6DsilQR_ucM Thursday 5th August 2021, commencing at 10:30 AM, or join with the family at the Alstonville Cemetery for the interment service from 12:30 PM. Invited guests will be required to wear masks as per current legislation. All guests will be required to comply with NSW government Covid legislation and Covid plan requirements. Please remain seated and ensure social distance standards are maintained during the service. Attendees are also required to self-check in by mandatory QR Code. Please attend with a suitable mobile phone and ability or support to comply with this requirement.

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MAXIMUM OF 50 WORDS To be included simply email your communtiy notice to: janelle@heartlandmedia.com.au ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832. CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM If you’ve got a few spare hours per month to welcome and introduce visitors to Crawford House Museum, we’d love to hear from you. We’re open on Fridays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Please visit us at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville or phone us on 66281829 or email us at info@ aphsmuseum.org.au SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome. BALLINA BALLINA BACCI GROUP A local Arts based group meet each first Monday of each month. Meet with other local artisans and makers and participate in group exhibitions as they occur. Time 5pm for 5.30pm. Place Cherry St Sports. Meet beforehand in the club for social time before the meeting – contact ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@gmail.com RAINBOW DRAGONS REGATTA Postponed until October Jan Wright, Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club president has announced due to the current unpredictable COVID situation, the difficult decision has been made to postpone our regatta which was to be held on August 28-29th at Shaw’s Bay. Save the new date in your calendars: October 9-10th 2021, and let’s hope we can all gather again soon with renewed energy and excitement - rainbowdragons. com.au BALLINA SCOPE CLUB We are a group of ladies who do fund raising with all money going to local charities. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the Ballina RSL Club at 7pm. Any enquiries to Ruth on 0429877733. RICHMOND TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY The next Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Meeting is to be held

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 63 on Saturday the 7th August at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street Ballina from 2:00-4:00pm. This will be the annual AGM of the Richmond-Tweed Family History Society, as this will only take a short amount of time the topic of this meeting will be DNA Lucky Dip. Any enquiries should be directed to Kerrie Alexander on 66281324. IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For more information please contact: President Udo Moerig email tmumoerig@gmail.com or Vice President email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@ gmail.com Webpage: https://3209990. toastmastersclubs.org/ BALLINA LIFEBALL Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 0448004161. THE FREE BRUNCH CENTER It’s Back the Free Community Brekky Center is now reopening as The Free Brunch Center in Ballina, on the 1st Saturday of every month. There will be sausage sizzle available along with hot dogs, sandwiches, fruit salad, tea, coffee and take away meals also available. This will be presented under new Covid safe rules and restrictions. This is totally free and everyone is welcome. This is to be held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall which is just behind the church, on the corner of Cherry & Crane Sts. The Brunch Center will be on the 1st Saturday of every month between 10am and 12noon. BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am-1pm, by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Phone 0411719074. BALLINA MAHJONG 30TH JULY 2021 Margaret Bryant 1, Jan Williams 2, Shirley Atkinson 3, Sally Lowry 4, Coral Lavelle 5, Gail McDonagh 6, Lorna Simpson 7, Carol Meyer 8, Susan Alan 9, Kathy Pickles 10, Jan Henley 11, June Grebert 12, Joy Lowien 13, Pauline Kearney 14, Shirley Coleman 15, Diana Auret 16, Jan Boardman 17, Janene Jarvis 18, Shirley Henry 19, Gladys D’Anna, Valda McLerie 20, Kath Hubbard 22, Val Heinritz 23, June Greenaway 24, Lesley Richie 25, Pam Farrell 25, Jan Small 27, Wendy Thornton 28. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181. BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9am until 12noon 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 9.00am 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 12.15pm. For more information please ring David 0473587412.

CASINO COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9am. The Land Cookery Contest is conducted by CWA of NSW. It is open to any person living in NSW or ACT NOT only CWA members. For more information phone Marg. on 66621746 or Jan on 66626424

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BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB On August 12 we will celebrate our 36th birthday with a low-key luncheon at 10.30am at Ocean Shores Country Club. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions. Contact Wenda on 0449 563 580 or wjhunt@ yahoo.com.au to book, no later than the Monday before. Our club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Information: president Margaret 0429966894. plants. Don’t miss out, come early. Cash only, please mask up etc. Contact Mary on 0431908063. CASINO CASINO CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 3 - MON: V Gray, N Nowlan, M Hartley; TUE: D Coleman, M Newstead; WED: J & J Boyd, N & K Ryan; THU: B Bennett; FRI: L Barton, J Cornell, H Elford & own help. CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. CASINO RICHMOND RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB – CANCELLATION Sing along for August has been cancelled owing to Covid 19 restrictions. We will have more information as lockdown is lifted. Phone 66622625 or 0412910884. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272. CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO BRANCH CWA MEETING DATES AND NEWS Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. Next meeting Thursday 19th August. Unfortunately we have had to postpone our Street Stall planned for Saturday 24th July due to COVID Restrictions. Hopefully when COVID leaves us alone we can set a new date. Sorry to disappoint our very supportive regular customers. More information please contact: Marg. on 66621746 or Jan on 66626424 CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday 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 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 or casmenshed@live.com.au CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044. CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498. CASINO CROQUET CLUB Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information. CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424. CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information. 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 EVENING CWA Meets first Thursday of the month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799. CASINO BRANCH CWA Casino branch CWA hold meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. EVANS EVANSHEAD HEAD EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon at the Illawong Hotel. New members welcome. Further info 0427825560.

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GRAFTON VIEW CLUB VIEW meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street. The August meeting is on Tuesday 24th, commencing at 10.30am. The guest speaker will be Helen Dobra, who will speak about how Bowen Therapy works. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS After a break for the Racing Carnival, members are reminded Grafton Senior Citizens will have their next meeting at 10.30am, Tuesday, 10 August, at Race Course, Powell St Grafton. Members urged to attend for important information. Please wear face masks. GRAFTON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We would love to welcome new members, come and see what we have to offer. Meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month. At the Grafton Masonic Centre, 104 Bacon St Grafton. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea. Our next bus trip will be to the Quota Craft and Garden Fair at Ballina. Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants and have fun! For any enquiries please send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com You can also find and follow us on Facebook. GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Perhaps it’s time to find out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com or Facebook page:https://www.facebook. com/graftontoastmasters GRAFTON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Our new 2021/2022 executive committee was elected at the AGM on 28th July, thank you to everyone who nominated, wonderful to see many members willing to step up. Clarence Health Services General Manager Dan Madden presided over the meeting and the voting as we had three positions that required the members to vote. Our new executive are: President - Kerrie DiMattia; Senior Vice President - Toni Ensbey, Junior Vice President - Alba Linklater; Secretary Jan Tobin; Assistant Secretary - Geradine Glass; Treasurer - Gwen McLennan; Assistant Secretary - Carol Bailey; Publicity Officer - Julie Smith. Congratulations to you all! Our members are all keen to continue raising money to purchase equipment for our Grafton Hospital. AUGUST JABBERFEST The August meeting will also be the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING with the presentation of Reports and the Election of Office Bearers for the

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64 COMMUNITY NOTICES year 2021-2022. Following the A.G.M. there will be a Heads and Tails quiz and Morning Tea. Following the M.T. our guest speakers will be Greg and Angela Crompton who will talk about Unusual Musical Instruments. We have to apologise for the late cancellation of the July meeting due to the Covid restrictions and can only hope that there will be no problems for the August meeting. Check the website for any last minute advices. We look forward to a great roll up on Monday 9th August at the New Life Church in Arthur St, at 10am. JIGGI-GEORGICA RED CROSS MEETINGS Our AGM which had been re-scheduled for 13/8/2021 has now been deferred until July 2022. Also, we will not be holding our monthly meetings until further advised. The possibility of holding them will be assessed as the year progresses.’ KYOGLE

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KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Due to ongoing restrictions Kyogle Country Music’s next day will now be held on 12th September at 11am at KYOGLE GOLF CLUB. These days are fully catered for by the club with lunch and drinks available. ALL WELCOME. $2 donation at door appreciated. KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday 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 Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30-7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233. LENNOX LENNOXHEAD 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 DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Guests welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all styles and ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers Guild NSW’, phone 0423337872 or simply turn up.

LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150.

LISMORE HIGH SCHOOL’S CENTENARY DINNER Is on 11 September 2021 commencing at 6.00pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased from the club by phone 66217401. online lismoreworkers.com.au or in person . For further information phone Helen George 0414734313.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 10.00 for 10.30am at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859. LISMORE LISMORE LISMORE GARDEN CLUB Lismore Garden Club August Meeting will be held on Thursday 12th August 1pm Lismore Workers Club. Special for August Fruit or Vegie. More info contact dcoles39@outlook.com.or0448294496 PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the LISMORE HEIGHTS BOWLING CLUB in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418 766 247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings. SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not for profit community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au LISMORE HIGH SCHOOL’S CENTENARY DINNER Is on 11 September 2021 commencing at 6.00 p.m.at the Lismore Workers Club. Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased from the Club by phone 02 66217401, online Lismore Workers.com.au or in person. For further information phone Helen George 0414734313. EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Red Dove Centre,

THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE We meet every Friday at 7.05am for a Breakfast meeting at Coffee Shots, Molesworth St, Lismore. Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? Join us at Coffee Shots please. Phone 0435990919 for more details.

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH). LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Played at Lismore Workers club, Mon mornings 9am. New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622. NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook. LISMORE CLIMATE STRIKE FOR EFFECTIVE ACTION NOW Each Thursday at the Lismore Quad between 1.30 and 3.30 pm. Bring signs and something to sit on. Come Strike with us! TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.009.00pm; Training Monday mornings: 9.00am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6.00 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602 Mon-Thur 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au 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. 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. Our hall is also available to hire. SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1.00pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/ or check us out on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/SummerlandARC “MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 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 9.30-11.30am in school term. Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200 or mainlymusic.org 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. ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934. RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm in the Red Cross Tea Rooms in Keen Street Lismore. As well as fund raising we are also an active social group and welcome new members. New volunteers are also required to assist in our popular Tea Rooms. If you can commit to 1 or more days a month please contact Lynn 66217642 or Rhonda 66241950. EMBROIDERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels from all towns and districts in the Northern Rivers. 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 10am. New members welcome. Contact Gloria Francis 66291442.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 65 MACLEAN

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MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes. MULLUMBIMBY MULLUMBIMBY MULLUMBIMBY CWA Mullumbimby Country Women’s Association (CWA) next branch meeting is at 10am on Wednesday 11 August at the CWA rooms (on the corner of Tincogan and Gordon Streets). New members are very welcome. For more information call 0427847282. MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH THE NORTHERN RIVERS COLLECTORS CLUB Are holding their 30th Antiques & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair @ the Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Sat 14 Aug from 8.30am to 2.30pm, Adults $6 Kids $1. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support. Thousands of items for sale, Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectables. Details Ph 0439779577. MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm (NSW time, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: murbahcommunitygardens@ gmail.com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden 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. POTTSVILLE

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tertiary fees. Contact Kathie 0407709629 or Freda 0755241357. TWEED HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO HOST SECOND WOOLLEN GOODS STALL The Tweed Hospital Auxiliary will present its second Wool Stall in the hospital foyer from 16-20 August opening at 10.00 a.m. and closing at 3.00 p.m. each day. Denise, the organising volunteer, had a successful stall earlier this year, raising over $1600 and is keen to do well again. The items for sale are made by local helpers, some UHA volunteers and others who enjoy knitting and donating to this charity. Goods for sale will include handknitted knitted baby wear such as jackets, cardigans, beanies, bootees, ponchos and more. There will be a range of knitted toys as well as knitted and crochet rugs. Assorted craft items will also be available. Many of these goods sell quickly, particularly the rugs purchased for patients and well as personal use. Denise is keen to sell all her items and so they will be priced accordingly. Of course the usual COVID 19 requirements are in place at the hospital. People keen to visit the hospital to view some examples of the high-quality items can visit the Gift Shop and ask the friendly volunteers to show them the beautifully crafted woollen goods for sale there. There is a government requirement to check into the Gift Shop also with the QR code.

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POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

YAMBA YAMBA BOWLS PAST PRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NSW The Clarence District Branch of The Bowls Past Presidents Association of NSW will be conducting its Bowls day and General Meeting on Sunday, 8th August 2021 at The Yamba Bowling Club. Members are encouraged to bring along a friend and enjoy a day of bowls and friendship. Mixed bowls will commence at 9.30am, followed by lunch from the Bistro. Our meeting will be conducted thereafter. Members are reminded our 2021 State Friendship Carnival will be held at Wooli Bowling Club from Friday 15th October to Sunday 17th October 2021. Further information is available from Carnival Secretary, Frank Gilmore 0421664050. Enquiries regarding our Past Presidents Assoc. may be made by contacting the Secretary, Brian Hall on 66421707 YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome. ALL ALLNORTHERN NORTHERNRIVERS RIVERS NORTHERN RIVERS COLLECTORS CLUB Due to the ongoing covid restrictions, The Northern Rivers Collectors Club Inc. have decided to cancel the Antique & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair on the Sat 14th. MEN AND WOMEN SINGLES Over 60 Social Group. Looking for company/companionship. We are interested to hear from you Organised outing, get togethers. Nice people & friendship for both. Contact 0455588143.

TWEED TWEEDHEADS HEADS THE TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB Meets monthly at the South Tweed Sports Shop on the first Thursday of each month – 10.30 for 11am. Following a small update on VIEW matters, and a guest Speaker, lunch is partaken at either the bistro or the coffee shop. VIEW Clubs support the valuable work done by The Smith Family with their students Learning for Life program for which our club provides 7 children with their

Club. This month will be a TRADING TABLE so make, bake or grow your fabulous best. NO BOOKS PLEASE. Also, Resolutions will be finalised at this meeting. We are proud to support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life programs. Ladies from visiting View clubs and new members are most welcome to book or any apologies please phone Trudy 07 55241770 by 1 pm on Monday prior.

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66 YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

The week begins on August 5, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with authoritative Saturn in Aquarius. It feels like someone is taking the wind out of your sails. Perhaps you feel no joy connected to your job, or you’re not being paid what you’re worth. Your irritation could be reaching the tipping point. Today, you could make a change. Aries, you may be weighing the possibilities of sailing off in a new direction. Venus in Virgo, in your house of routines, makes a trine with Uranus in Taurus in your house of money on August 2

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

This week, shiny objects and things of value are within your grasp. Cancer, you could gain a windfall. The week begins on August 5, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with miserly Saturn in your house of resources. Something you want to do may be outside your budget. And while you could probably cobble together enough to acquire this, deep down, you know you should stay on budget. The challenge for you, Cancer, is sometimes emotion can rule your decisions. But today, it’s good to listen to Saturn, as Saturn’s goal is to help you become financially secure.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

This week, you can break out of your routine. Taurus, you’re ready to surprise everyone. The week begins on August 5, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with achievement-oriented Saturn in Aquarius. Today, you’re wondering if you have the energy to stay on the career path you’re on. Higher-ups in your company keep asking for more, but there’s only so much productivity they can squeeze out of one person. Taurus, you may feel blocked as you have already devoted a lot of time and energy to this path. Today, release this issue to the Universe.

Gemini May 22 - June 23

Leo, you are the master negotiator this week. Take your place at the head of the table. The week begins on August 6, as the sun in Leo (happy birthday!) forms an opposition with serious Saturn in your house of partnerships. Today, you may have a discussion with your sweetheart about the long-term prospects of your relationship. This is where you lay out guidelines leading to living together, sharing finances, or putting together a prenup. Allow for an open discussion today. Leo, not all of the things can be solved in one day, but this is a place to start.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

Gemini, your words are carried on by the winds this week. Your ideas could circle the globe. The week begins on August 6, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with didactic Saturn in Aquarius. Someone in authority is trying to put the kibosh on your plans. This person may know more, have a degree or even a badge. They represent an immovable obstacle. This is not a day to argue with an authority figure. Venus in Virgo, in your house of family, harmony makes a trine to Uranus in Taurus in your house of imagination on August 8. Today could be a magical day where the family comes together, and wonderful feelings are shared.

This week, give yourself a break. Virgo, indulge yourself by doing what you want to do. The week begins on August 5, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with taskmaster Saturn in your house of productivity. Virgo, you don’t feel like doing anything today, which is very unlike you. You may want to spend the day in your pajamas, lying in a hammock under a shady tree. You could lock yourself away and play a video game that takes you to a magical world where you’re the boss, and your magic is admired by the kingdom. In other words, have fun today.

The Goodness of good by Nigel Dawe

Out of all the philosophical concepts and pearls of

wisdom that I’ve encountered in my life, one that has

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 Libra, you may be picking up a new hobby. This week, you could find a hidden talent. The week begins on August 6, as the sun in Leo forms an opposition with party-pooper Saturn in your house of fun. Today, the baseball game is rained out, the park is closed for maintenance, or the car won’t start. Libra, there’s some impediment in your way. And while, of course, you could make an adjustment, it doesn’t make it less annoying. If you’re planning ahead, plan with Saturn in mind. Do Saturn things like rock climbing or working in the office to catch up on paperwork.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 This week, you’re ready to handle more. Capricorn, your stepping up to take charge Venus in Virgo, in your house of knowledge, makes a trine to Uranus in Taurus in your house of romance on August 5. If you’re looking for love, you might meet someone connected to a seminar, exercise class, or summer study program. Capricorn, if you’re already in a love relationship, then use this positive energy to learn more about each other. Share information about your childhood. Talk about things that you like, so if you’re ever quizzed on your sweetheart’s favorites, you’ll know the correct answers.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 20 Scorpio, your powers of perception are unparalleled. This week, you see the way forward. The week begins on August 5, with the sun in Leo forming an opposition with paternal Saturn in your area of family. Some days it feels like your family doesn’t understand you. But you don’t have to give up on them to leave the nest. Scorpio, this is about believing in yourself and following your path. Today, you can find a way to focus on a cherished goal and take flight. If you’re looking for love, a chance meeting could lead to something extraordinary.

Aquarius, a resource, is being offered to you. This week, you can take it and run. Venus in Virgo, in your house of resources, makes a trine to Uranus in Taurus in your house of family on August 7. Today, you could receive a gift from a family member that could amount to something of great value. This may grow to become a passive income source, but you’re possibly worried there are strings attached. It’s important to openly communicate your concerns. Surprisingly, you may be the one giving excuses why it’s not the right time or that you’re not the right person.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Sagittarius, you like to deal in big concepts and possibilities. But this week, it’s the small things that bring results. The week begins on August 5, with the sun in Leo forming in opposition with exacting Saturn in your house of communication, paperwork, and contracts. You may be struggling through some legal language or government paperwork today. Sagittarius, you know you could redo this to make it more efficient and pleasant, but that’s not your job. Accept this task as is, and you’ll get through it in no time. Venus in Virgo, in your house of career, makes a trine to Uranus in Taurus in your house of work on August 7.

always occupied the upper reaches of sense and deep appeal, is a line by Plato: “The highest and hardest knowledge that we can attain, is the knowledge of goodness.” And by goodness, Plato is not referring to what is merely ‘good’ for us as individuals (which is sadly the outer cusp of good for far too many of us) but good in terms of what might benefit everyone, and dare we say – the planet as a whole. By nature, I think we are creatures that are predominantly self-interested, albeit deeply invested in doing things that directly benefit ourselves to increase our chances of survival, and arguably if we weren’t, then we simply would not be here. Unlike moments that arise to prove or validate that we are competent or capable of anything in particular; goodness is a trait practically immune to attention and the limelight, it doesn’t parade or big note itself: knowing full well that if it did, it would reduce its standing or worth

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 This week you can be happy and productive. Pisces, you’re finding your groove. Venus in Virgo, in your house of relationships, makes a trine to Uranus in Taurus in your house of communication on August 6. Today, you could be on cloud nine from a single text or a cutie whispering in your ear. Romance can ensue. Pisces, you might want to take the afternoon off to go hand-in-hand, skipping along the boardwalk with your sweetheart. Pisces, you might try meditation, journaling, phoning a friend, or a combination of all of these. Pull yourself out of the worry spiral. Remember what Mark Twain said, “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”

in some ultimate sense. Relatedly, Ray Stannard Baker once said: “Goodness is uneventful. It does not flash, it glows.” Or in other words, it goes the distance, it is a feature of the long haul, and not of the flea circus of first impressions. It is interesting, that as a whole, we seem to trust the good more than we do the great, as if the truly exceptional couldn’t last, or is somehow far more prone to failure, or in some way might let us down over that which plods along in the form of the merely good. Because when you think about it, the good is the mid-point on the continuum of brilliance, of course at the other end you have the bad; but good seems to provide the sound, albeit solid fulcrum and reliable impetus of all psychological and behavioural wellbeing. To put it another way, the truly wise beyond her years – Anne Frank, who shone a light from the darkest depths of World War II, once said: “Human greatness does not

lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.” A comment made all the more profound when you think it was noted by the teenage Anne Frank whilst hiding in an upstairs attic to avoid being sent to a concentration camp, which she eventually was, never to be seen again. The ultimate lesson or moral of good, is an allconsuming, if not absolute life uplifting, defining and cleansing one; it presents in many different and perhaps easily missed guises – like honesty, care, fairness, integrity and tolerance, and also, in having an acute sense of right and wrong. It is above all, an approach, a nonnegotiable way of partaking in, and fathoming life. As the infinitely rich in thought, Henry David Thoreau once reflected: “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

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Passion in a Perfect Tinge of Orange by Nigel Dawe

There’s an adage from the 70’s, as timeless and fresh as that unfading decade itself: “The eye only sees what the mind is willing to comprehend.” And tucked in at the northern end of Grafton’s Prince Street, is a gleaming gem of a store called Orange Daze, that just has to be seen to be even remotely believed. Packed full of retro homewares, furniture, art, clothing and all manner of items that have lost none of their gloss over the years; owner and manager of arguably one of the most interesting shops in the

entire Clarence Valley – Ms Katrina Giles, lives, embodies and breathes the vibrant essence of what makes such a unique place, albeit drawcard – absolutely tick. The former Manly girl and Sydneyite, who came to the Jacaranda City in 2016 with a vision of wanting to contribute where she could, aided by the clear snaz and effortless jazz of someone with a driving passion, and a will to uplift, serve and inspire her community. Ms Giles was drawn to a love of timeless treasures from an early age, thanks to her maternal grandmother who used to take her trawling through the otherworldly, and infinitely appealing vintage shops of inner Sydney suburbs like Burwood.

An avid collector of intriguing retro items herself, Ms Giles gains her greatest inspiration and motivation from seeing the wonderful responses in people who wander into her store (which is a tantalising mix of homeliness and nostalgia that pirouettes upon entry, to become a showroom of instant appeal) whereupon most, without exception, catch sight of objects they haven’t seen since their own childhood. “What you get out of a line of work like this is always far more than what you put in,” Ms Giles said with a look of delight and a gracious under-emphasis of just how hard she actually works, to source the variety and sheer saturnalia of objects in her store. For those of us that might have been accused of being an antique by the more fresh-faced

among us, Ms Giles is quick to light-heartedly clarify the sheer unlikelihood of any such claim, as the official definition of an antique is anything ‘over’ 100 years of age. Vintage on the other hand, is around the 75-year mark, and ‘retro’ starts to manifest, if not suffice for anything that first appeared around 25-years ago. From a psychology of colour perspective, orange is fittingly associated with feelings and meanings of joy, passion, creativity, determination, excitement, enthusiasm and warmth. That said, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a cluster of better, or more appropriate words to suitably define the trail-blazing substance of Katrina Giles, and her perennially brilliant – Orange Daze.

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA

Thurs 5th August

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23 / 2 C 23o / 5o C 25o / 1o C 23o / 5o C 24o / 6o C 24o / 6o C

22 / 1 C 22o / 7o C 24o / 3o C 22o / 7o C 23o / 7o C 24o / 8o C

2% 2% 3% 2% 2% 3%

2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 3%

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2% 2% 3% 2% 2% 4%

Wed 11th August 23o / 5o C 22o / 10o C 23o / 6o C 22o / 10o C 22o / 10o C 22o / 10o C

6% 39% 6% 39% 41% 44%

TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE

Waning Crescent 9% Visible

New 0% Visible

Waxing Crescent 10% Visible

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 5th August Friday 6th August Saturday 7th August Sunday 8th August Monday 9th August Tuesday 10th August Wednesday 11th August

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LOW 12:29 am 0.56m 1:09 am 0.49m 1:46 am 0.42m 2:21 am 0.36m 2:56 am 0.32m 3:32 am 0.29m 4:09 am 0.27m

HIGH 6:30 pm 1.55m 7:12 pm 1.62m 7:51 pm 1.68m 8:29 pm 1.72m 9:05 pm 1.74m 9:42 pm 1.73m 10:18 pm 1.69m

LOW 11:33 am 0.47m 12:19 pm 0.42m 1:01 pm 0.37m 1:41 pm 0.33m 2:22 pm 0.3m 3:03 pm 0.3m 3:47 pm 0.32m

LOW 12:45 am 0.59m 1:26 am 0.5m 2:02 am 0.42m 2:39 am 0.36m 3:15 am 0.31m 3:52 am 0.28m 4:30 am 0.26m

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68 SPORTS RESULTS SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 150 words. Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor. Results must be sent in Word, Pages or PDF format BALLINA WOMEN’S BOWLS RESULTS Tuesday July 27 – G. Bray S. Grady 17 d W. Threadgate S.Baldwin 6, E. Bosworth A.Brown 28 d S.Gordon K.Tyrrell 16, J.Albany B.Le Quesne F.Crowder 26 d H.Maish M.O’Neill B.Patterson 12, A.O’Brien A.Percy P.Johns 21 d V.Maxwell J.Hourn L.Jackson 20. D.Gilmore M.Soward B.Bennett v G.Nugent K.Albany S.Mazzer CASINO GOLF RESULTS Tuesday July 27 - A - Sandy Thompson Barry Estreich Tim Meyer & Warwick Sweeney. B - Dave Mudford Greg Petty Alan Schier & Peter Brophy. Balls -28 on c/b NTP’s Ron Black Tony Beamish & Peter Brophy. Wednesday July 28. 2B Agg Reinie Kinsley & Kay Clapham, Terri Campbell & Therese Schier, Betty Quinn & Linda Dean. Single Nora Viel. Thursday July 29 winners Trev Jenkins, Bill Snow. Balls - 34 on a c/b. NTP’s Daniel Rogers & Sandy Thompson. Friday July 30 Div1 Helen Olive Linda Dean & Margaret King. Div2 Heather McAndrew , Anne Innes & Judith McHugh. Balls -26. NTP’s Linda Porter, Janelle Godfrey & Reinie Kinsley. Saturday July 31 sponsor CICON. BB Shane Hogan & Daniel Rowlands R/Ups Wayne Underhill & Terry Llewellyn. Single Ted Fogarty on c/b. Ballina Damien Webber & Sid Jameson. Bardwell Ellis Rnd 1 - Casino 7/1. Final at Ballina 21st August. Nomination form on the Board. Let’s get at least 10 teams back to Ballina to play for Casino. Congratulations Ian Eggleton - Eagles Nest 31 cm on the 12th. Alex Armstrong 4BBB K/O Draw on the board. Let Captain Malcolm know if you don’t want to participate. CASINO WOMEN’S BOWLS J. Matthews, M. Hellyar & P. Baskerville A team from South Lismore came in 2nd place for our Triples in July event. Results from Wednesday 28/7 We had a team playing in the Minor Singles club championship, well done ladies it was a very close game all the way through. The result was: I.Watson def A. Williams Final to be played next Wednesday. The other rink winners were J. Creighton, D.Skinner & M.Mead def J. Creighton, S. Birrell & H. Lavelle

J. Creighton played a swinging lead. G.Connolly, J. Dwyer & R. Skirrey def K. Johnston, J. Newell & A. McLean Carmel Doyle is on raffles for August No Friday bowls until further notice. CHERRY STREET GOLF : Club Championship Handicap Doubles Final. R.Poynting N.Poynting 7 d M.Russell G.Porter 4 Golf Croquet Division 1 Semis. G. Kerr v R.Chapman D.Scott v G.Porter

Robyn Poynting, Neville Poynting, Cherry Street 2021 Golf Croquet Handicap Doubles Champions def Maurie Russell, Greg Porter 7/4. RICOCHET : P.Scott R.Poynting 15 d B.Wellings B.Waters 12 N.Watts P. Bolte 14 d J.Murphy M.Russell 10 R.Chapman P.Waters 12 d G.Kerr D.Scott 10 J.Doust P. Doyle 12 d N.Poynting 12 Club Championship Handicap Doubles R.Allen N.Barnes 17 d G.Drew G.Porter 15 M.Russell N.Poynting 13 d N.Watts C.Edlund 12 R.Allen J.Hannigan 13 d J.Murphy H.Young 12 M.Field R.Chapman 13 d J.Doust P.Doyle 12 P.Bolte 23 d B.Wellings 19 Club Championship Handicap Doubles. Semi Final 1. R.Poynting D.Scott 19 d G.Kerr P.Scott 9. Semi Final 2. R.Allen N.Barnes v R.Chapman

N.Poynting. Division 1 Ricochet Final. D.Scott v R.Chapman ASSOCIATION : R.Poynting R.Chapman 18 d N.Poynting G.Porter 9 G.Drew 16 d E.Thorman S. Keen 14 L Hardy P.Hume 20 d S.Hume B.Hardy 8 E.Thorman G.Drew 13 d S.Hume R.Poynting 11 L.Turner N.Poynting 18 d G.Porter 17 Cherry Street Croquet Club AGM 9th Aug 2021 9.20am. Cherry Street Sports Club. NRCA Ricochet Tournament Ballina / Lismore 25th / 28th August. NRCA Association Tournament Byron Bay 7th / 12th September. KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday July 28 - P Anderson M Lavelle D Warren d J Watts P Crewe B Hyde + 7, G Napp G Lavelle d R Clark J Arnold + 4, B Ryan R McKenna R McKenna drew with W Farrell P Hogan R Felton 19 all. Saturday July 31 - P Anderson J Watts R Goebel d K Walters R O’Reilly P Doyle + 20, S Barton L Condon D Condon d S Barton J Arnold K Hayes + 7, B Ryan R Felton B Hyde d W Farrell P Crewe G Lavelle + 6, J Jenkins B Creighton d G O’Reilly D Zelcer + 3. Championships B grade singles final N Parker d D Condon 31 to 24, fours N Parker T Holder D Petherbridge S Hall d G Napp P Bywater T Burgess N Bodycote 26 to 9. Tradies day this Saturday annual carnival the following Friday. LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS BOWLING CLUB Social Tues, 27/7 Gary Rose, G Clarke 23 d Rocco, L Menin 12 J Quinlan , R Walker,D Pearce 11 d Jane Rose, W Davis, S Roberts 11 R Partridge, A Wilson, Gary Rose , 16 d S Savins, L Church,B Hutchins 11 E Bullnam, J Davis, W Partridge 15 d Jane R ose, C Tait, J Fowler 6 Friday 30/7 C Tait, B Hutchinson, J Kennedy 20 d J Ackers, Gary Rose, Jane Rose 16 G Moss, G Clarke, R Moss, 14 draw L KennedyD Morrow, C Vanderwall 14 Ladies Pairs Champ, E Bullman, R Partridge 27 d L Taylor, S Savins 9 Joan Rose, J Fowler, A Wilson 11 d M Moss, Greg Rose, D Smart 10 Sat. 31/7 R Campbell, M Rose, 27 d J Davis, R Partridge 13 M Taylor, L Church 22 drew J Quinlan, Greg Rose 22 Jane Rose, W Partridge 29 d N McDonald , J Piper 19 G Moss, K Hoffman, D Pearce 18 d R Hoskin, C Vandrewall Gary Rose 16 Minor Singles S Smart 31 d B Hutchinson 22 Minor Pairs G Cox S Roberts d G Clarke, G Vanderwall CPL ROUND 16 REVIEW They need a lot of things to fall into place over the next month, but Port Saints are still alive in the race to the Coastal Premier League finals. Saints scored three first-half goals and then cruised through the second

stanza on the way to a 3-0 win over Macleay Valley on Saturday. The win saw them climb to the seventh rung of the ladder, six points adrift of fourth-placed Port United in the race for the top four. Saints coach John Goodman acknowledged his side faced an uphill battle to chase down their rivals, but they remain in the race. “It’s still a long shot, let’s be honest,” Goodman said. “But while we’re winning games, the camp is happier too so the boys are happy at the moment and having a red-hot go with everything. “We need to keep pressing on and the stars might align eventually. We can only finish on 29 points and that’s by beating Coffs United too. Port United are already on 26 and they’ve got an extra game in hand on us. “I think we’re going to fall outside the top four.” Rangers coach Simon Tamblyn conceded his side was good for the second half on Saturday, but the game was won and lost through three defensive lapses. “We’re still plagued by the same issues and we don’t have the people to compete with the amount of players we have out,” he said. With just two games left of their season, it can’t end quickly enough for Tamblyn and his side. “We’re limping to the finish line. It’s been a tough year,” he said. “If you have six or seven first graders (regularly) sitting on the sideline and when you win one, then lose one, then get one back and lose another, you can’t deal with it. “I haven’t had the same team run out two weeks in a row. You just can’t get any consistency.” In other weekend matches, Coffs City United locked up the premier’s plate with a 10-0 win over the Taree Wildcats. Port United moved into the top four and within striking distance of second-placed Coffs Coast Tigers with a 2-1 win over Kempsey Saints. The Tigers cruised past Sawtell 5-1 to maintain second spot, but the Port Macquarie side has two games in hand. Boambee held on 5-4 over Northern Storm in a nine-goal thriller at Ayrshire Park.

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‘HOOPING’ IT UP!– LISMORE CLUB SET TO CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF CROQUET Way back in September 1931 it was “Game on” for Lismore Croquet Club when it’s brand new little Club house was opened by the then NSW Governor Sir Phillip Game. This year in September the Club is preparing 4 days of celebrations to mark the 90th anniversary. There will be special competitions for which gold and silver medals are being fashioned for the lucky placegetters. Awards will be presented by our local members of State and Federal Parliament, Janelle Saffin and Kevin Hogan. Croquet is a game for practically all ages, but it is a sport particularly

popular with those of the more advanced years. Across Australia there are many people well in their 80’s who still play the sport and some play it very well, Whilst providing a modest level of physical exercise, the sport can provide a high level of mental stimulation.

Croquet‘s about having fun, getting moderate levels of exercise in the fresh air, being mentally challenged and socialising; all well worth celebrating. Lismore Croquet has a lot to celebrate. Since its grand opening as a ‘Ladies Club” the achievements have been

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many. The Club house has been extended, the lawns well maintained, male and female players are admitted, it’s produced some State players, lights enabling night play have been installed, Tournaments have been held attracting players from outside the Northern

Rivers area including interstate and in more recent times solar power has been installed. It is interesting to note that the first male Club President, Bruce Ross was elected in 2003. Bruce is still a valued Club member and can hold his own on the Croquet lawn.

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McKinley Arnison at Evans Head swimming pool. Photo by Samantha Elley

THE popular Lismore Workers Masters Games has been postponed until next year due to COVID-19. The 12th Lismore Workers Games was to have been held from September 24 to 26 with participants and spectators coming from across the country. It will now be held on September 23 to 25, 2022. Lismore City Council’s Manager of Liveable and Active Communities Tony Duffy said council and the games’ organising

committee made the decision to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. “We understand the community’s disappointment, but the safety of our community always come first,” he said. “With the COVID-19 situation changing almost daily, we decided to err of the side of caution.” Masters Games organising committee chairman Matthew Barlow said it was a tough decision to make but they believed it was the right decision.

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“The health and safety of our community was at the forefront of our discussions,” he said. “The economic impact the event brings to the region is significant so rather than cancel the event and look towards 2023, we have decided to postpone for 12 months. “I would like to thank the sponsors, staff, committee and convenors for their efforts in the preparation and planning of the event and we will be back bigger and better in 2022.”

Fellowship with other Northern Rivers Croquet Club members will also be a feature of the celebrations. There are 6 Clubs in the area – Ballina, Ballina Cherry Street, Alstonville, Byron Bay, Casino and of course Lismore. Celebrations will culminate in a fun-filled Friendship Day on Thursday, 23 September. Lismore Croquet Club is very much about community and throughout the celebrations it will be supporting the local charity, Our House. Our House provides accommodation for cancer patients receiving treatment in Lismore.

By Samantha Elley Two local swimmers have made it to the 2021 Para Potential Podium Squad for NSW. They are McKinley Arnison from Evans Head and Ben Auckram from The Channon. The Northern Rivers Times caught up with McKinley at Evans Head swimming pool as she prepared to do some training. “Being on the squad means I have the potential to be classed on the podium in the next couple of years,” she said. “I’m on track to being on the Paralympics team at world level. “I am aiming for Paris in 2024.”

McKinley has a punishing schedule that starts when she gets up at 4.20am to get to Lismore for training which lasts for an hour and a half. “Then I race home, get ready for school and in the afternoon there is more training,” she laughed. In between all that is school work, a part-time job and time with family and friends. Sunday is the only day she gets away from the pool. The price to be paid for world level competition. While McKinley competes in the 100m and 400m freestyle, her favourite is the 400m.

“It gives me time to work up to my speed,” she said. Coach Pete Harvey is understandably proud of both swimmers achieving the squad position. “They are recognised as athletes in the top 10 percent, it is the highest squad in NSW Swimming,” he said. “Now they can concentrate on the threeyear stretch to make that team in Paris.” McKinley is classed as an S9 athlete which is on the higher side of being less impaired, but is a harder class to compete against. “I have Cerebral Palsy in my left side,” she said. “I was pleased when I made it into the Australian team last year.” Ben has an S7 classification due to his Spina Bifida and he will be working towards making the Australian team next year. “They have been on a great journey,” said Pete. “I’ve had these guys for a few years and for them to get this far is pretty exciting.”

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on to get to this position. As a surfer, a lot of people probably didn’t count me as a medal hopeful, but I had the strength

were Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi with Men’s Silver, South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag with Women’s Silver, Australia’s

Pictured; Owen Wright on the Olympic podium Photographer: Pablo Jimenez

Pictured: Owen Wright Photographer: Pablo Jimenez

Local Northern Rivers professional surfer Owen Wright has won an Olympic Bronze medal in Tokyo which he described as “Definitely the biggest moment in my career.” What makes it even more incredible is that he has had to battle back from a lifethreatening injury to qualify as an Olympian. In the lead up to the Pipeline Masters, the final

event of the 2015 calendar, he had a wipe out at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury and had to relearn how to talk, walk and then surf again. Whatever your stance on surfing being part of the Olympics, watching Owen Wright claim Bronze over Gabriel Medina was a special moment for all Australian

surfers. “Without my friends and family, I couldn’t have done it,” said Wright. “I couldn’t have done it without the Olympic coaches and the staff here, they really helped me get to one hundred percent and get through that recovery from my Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). That’s the reason I’m standing here. That fuelled me

from what I’ve been through. I thank my team. I thank my wife, my children, all of them. I’m over the moon, it’s super surreal and thanks to everyone that supported me.” There was also heartbreak for Sally Fitzgibbons, Stephanie Gilmore and Julian Wilson. 4-time WSL World Champion Carissa Moore from Hawaii won gold in the women’s competition and 2019 WSL World Champion Italo Ferreira from Brazil won gold in the mens. Rounding out the podiums

Owen Wright with Men’s Bronze, and Japan’s Amuro Tsuzuki with Women’s Bronze. ISA President Fernando Aguerre said: “Tokyo 2020 was without a doubt a resounding success. We even finished the day with a beautiful rainbow. The future of Olympic Surfing is looking bright with inclusion in Paris 2024, and then two clear opportunities for surfing in LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. This is a great start to surfing’s Olympic journey.

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LENNOX SURFER TAKES BRONZE IN TOKYO By Tonia Dynan

LENNOX Head surfer Owen Wright has overcome a traumatic brain injury to now be one of the best surfers in the world – and he proved that by winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 31-year-old father of two beat friend and Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina in the bronze medal match last Tuesday, scoring 11.97. It was the first time surfing had been included as an Olympic sport, and apparently Gabriel sometimes babysits Owen’s young son. “To anyone out there has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or something that’s reduced them to their most raw vulnerable form, I hope this can inspire you to never lose that light at the end of the tunnel,” Owen said. “There were moments

I doubted I would ever get back to full capacity and moments where I had great results but was still suffering silently. “I want to inspire you to be vulnerable enough to ask for help to get the answers you need and to never give up on the dreams you once had!! “I just want to thank all the people that

believed in me and supported my dreams. This week has made me reflect on the journey and I would not be here without you all, thank you.” Owen paid tribute to his wife, musician Kita Alexander (Wright), his kids, family, friends, the surfing champions in Australia before him, his

country, TBI survivors and all his supporters back home. “I can’t wait to watch the rest of the athletes in the games,” he said. Owen said he it was a special moment putting on the green and gold for the first time. “The postponement of Tokyo 2020 offered up some new challenges for

me,” he said. “When the future looked uncertain, my friends and family helped to spark my confidence for the road ahead.” Owen and fellow Tweed surfer Stephanie Gilmore were honoured and thrilled to march in the opening ceremony. “This is a moment I

will never forget,” Owen said. “Opening ceremony dream achieved!” Unfortunately, Steph’s Tokyo medal chase ended in Round 3 Heat 1 when she was beaten by South African surfer Bianca Buitendag. “Can’t wait to see what we can achieve in the future,” Steph said. “It was truly something special to witness surfing’s first ever Olympic medalists! “Heartbroken I didn’t do better here in Japan, but this has been a weird and wonderful, first time Olympic experience that I’ll never forget! “Sorry I couldn’t bring home a gold but so thankful for all the love and support along the way.” Steph said she felt the tears on the ride back to the hotel but saw a rainbow as was reminded that without the rain, there’s no rainbow. “Mother Nature always wins,” she said.

BRUTAL WIN PUTS GHOSTS ON TOP OF TABLE

By Tim Howard

A brutal game plan executed in brutal 30°C heat has handed the Grafton Ghosts Jacaranda City bragging rights over cross-town rivals the Rebels. The 26-4 win also secured them the outright competition lead with one game of the Group 2 Rugby League competition to play. The Ghosts ran in five tries to one in a game where uncompromising defence dominated While line breaks were rare, it was the Ghosts ability to convert them into points that was the major difference between the teams. The first try of the game didn’t come until 20 minutes in, when champion centre Dylan Collett broke a tackle coming out of his half. He sprinted into the backfield and linked with back rower Joel Moss who showed his former backline pedigree with a sprint to the line. Moss, a former Rebels player, had to put up with some sideline taunts from Rebels supporters but silenced them by the end of the game, having

a hand in scoring or setting up four of the five tries for his team. A raking 40-20 from Ghosts skipper Todd Cameron set up the field position which led to the next try. A break in the centres, this time from Blake Martin, made the opening and he passed to lightning-quick fullback Mitch Lollback to score under the posts. The Ghosts took the 10-0 lead into half time and added to it after eight minutes when Moss scored his second try for the game. The Rebels got on the board soon after, in the only way they looked likely to score. After copping a

battering from Ghosts defenders on their line, skipper Roy Bell hoisted a perfectly place cross field bomb which centre Greg Davis caught and plunged over the line. Grant Brown failed to convert but at 14-4 the door briefly opened for the Rebels, only to have Collett slam it shut in their faces when he scored a superb try just a few minutes later as the Ghosts shifted the ball to the left edge. At 20-6 the game was beyond the Rebels, but Moss wanted to torment his former team one more time, making a break then sending a pass to winger Brayden Lollback, who stepped passed some exhausted

defenders to score. Cameron’s conversion stretched the score to 264, which did not reflect the difference between the teams. Apart from the breaks that led to tries, there was little to pick between the defence of both teams. In fact the towering performance on the day came from veteran Grant Stumpy Stevens, whose 80-minute performance was all quality. In defence he left his mark on the Ghosts with some crunching hits and his surges with the ball always made valuable metres. Heat and fatigue was also an issue at times with some sloppy

handling letting both teams down, but overall league fans would have left the field satisfied. After the game Cameron, the Ghosts captain coach, said his team had gone into the game knowing cocompetition leaders the Coffs Comets had lost on Saturday and the outright competition lead was up for grabs. “Getting the minor premiership is a big thing for us,” he said. “For one it means we can have a week off, which we need.” He said the break could allow some injured plays a chance to make long-awaited return, including star prop forward Adam Slater.

“Slats is a chance to come back, although we’re not going to let him play unless he’s 100% right,” Cameron said. “We’ve got to where we are now with the players we’ve got, so we’re not going to drop someone in and bring in a player who’s not fit.” Rebels captain coach Roy Bell said the Rebels while beaten were not disgraced. “The score wasn’t a reflection of the game,” he said. “They were the better team and finished off their chances. “But it was tough game out there and both teams really felt it.” He said two under-18s including debutant Jordie Gallagher and second gamer Brian Quinlan were players Rebels fans should watch. “Jordie was really solid and did everything we asked of him and didn’t make any mistakes,” Bell said. “Brian was just turned 18 and this was only his second game in first grade. Both of them showed there is plenty of quality coming through the ranks at the Rebels

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