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WHERE HAS ALL THE PFIZER GONE? By Tonia Dynan

IT IS almost impossible to get a Pfizer vaccine on the Northern Rivers at the moment, unless you already have a booking. And even then, it’s not a guarantee, with some residents reporting their appointments are still being rescheduled due to a lack of supply. The 1800 vaccination number says the Northern NSW Local Health district vaccination clinics are not taking any new Pfizer patients. Tweed residents are reporting there aren’t any appointments available for the Pfizer jab until mid-October, and not in Kingscliff until mid-December. The Tweed Health for Everyone Super clinic reports they are currently booked out for Pfizer until November and Tweed City Family Practice has a recorded message stating they don’t have any appointments until the end of

September. In Casino, the Casino Respiratory Clinic doesn’t have appointments until November and the Maria Clinic Casino is booked out until mid-September. Ballina’s Covid-19 vaccination and testing clinic just says Pfizer is not available, as does the Evans Head Medical Centre and the Banora Shopping Village Medical Centre. The Ballina Family Medical Centre reports they have exhausted their current Pfizer vaccine supply, but further appointments will become available when additional vaccines are received in about two weeks. The Ocean Shores Medical Centre says appointments will be available in 14 weeks and the Cabarita Beach Medical Centre said they will have appointments in 10 weeks. Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Julie Sturgess said there continued to be strong

demand for the Pfizer vaccine, outstripping current supplies. “All people aged 16 to 39 will be eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine from August 30. Bookings are not yet available but will be able to be made through the Vaccine Eligibility Checker,” she said. “From mid-September and into October, we will see an additional 50,000 extra doses of Pfizer vaccine supplied to

general practices across our region. “By October, on average, we’ll have about twice as many weekly doses available to our communities. Starting next month, an additional 70 general practices will be delivering Pfizer vaccine as well as AstraZeneca. So, there’ll be increased access to local GPs to book appointments and get

protected from Covid-19.” NNSWLHD Covid-19 vaccination program coordinator Matt Long said while Pfizer appointments were currently fully booked, they would open future bookings as a clearer picture of vaccine availability became clear in the coming weeks. “Available appointments can change at short notice, and if there are no available bookings at a location near you soon, please continue to visit the eligibility checker as more vaccination appointments become available,” he said. “There are about 30 clinics providing Pfizer vaccinations throughout the Northern Rivers, including GP practices, GP Respiratory Clinics and Aboriginal Medical Services, as well as multiple clinics offering AstraZeneca vaccinations.” To see all eligible groups, and find available bookings, go to the Vaccine Eligibility Checker.

Tweed doctor warns “harm will come” amid pleas for broader definition of Essential Health Worker By Margaret Dekker A Tweed based doctor has warned ‘harm will come’ to patients as Queensland Health continues to ban non-medical support staff from entering or returning to Queensland. Dr Matt Cardone told The Northern Rivers Times vital support staff including cleaners and sterilisers, technicians, orderlies, receptionists, administrators, and caterers were all left-off Queensland’s latest ‘Essential Worker’ list and some allied health workers including social workers and speech pathologists were also deemed ‘unessential’ by Queensland Health. “To remove these people from the hospital system of care, it’s a risk to patient care. Hospitals can’t run without orderlies, technicians, sterilisers, it’s a fundamental part of health care. It’s an unbelievable situation for hospital and General Practice sectors. Where do they (the Queensland Government) draw the line, what’s next?” Dr Cardone asked. “Harm will come to patients, despite the best efforts of doctors and nurses there are simply not enough staff,” he added. Dr Cardone says redeployment programs slotting Queensland staff into Queensland hospital rosters

Non-medical support staff are deemed ‘non-essential’ to Queensland hospitals Dr Matt Carbone fears “harm will come to patients”

is also fraught with training in unique hospital systems, familiarity of personnel, even hospital log-in and security all issues. “You can’t train up this new workforce overnight, it takes months for these very specialised positions” Dr Cardone said. Dr Matt Cardone’s own general practice, Tweed Health for Everyone, has been sorely impacted in the past two weeks. It’s one of Tweed Heads’ major providers in the Covid-19 vaccination program but eight key staff are stuck at home. “It’s putting the vaccine rollout program for the Tweed at risk, it’s unbelievable. We just don’t have the manpower to support the roll-out as we’d like, it’s a real concern we’ve been made to operate under these conditions,” Dr Cardone said. Nurses on the Tweed are also

venting their frustration and disbelief at the risks in their new working environments. “Being a Registered Nurse for over 18 years, I have never seen anything like it! My colleagues who are wardies, cleaners, kitchen staff, dieticians, social workers and speech pathology who live in Qld are being told they are NOT essential workers and if they turn up to work in Tweed or the Murwillumbah Hospitals they cannot return home, “We are drastically understaffed because of the border restrictions, only AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) staff are allowed now to help the sick and mentally unwell. For those who can work, us remaining will burn out,” one Tweed Hospital nurse posted on ‘Kingscliff Happenings’ “When cancer patients are calling to check their appointments they are being told because they live in Tweed

which is NSW (a few short minutes away) they now cannot attend their appointments in Queensland,” another post claimed. As one nurse’s humour turned black in her rage, “Nurses are so essential it will be the patients that suffer with inadequate staffing it will be become unsafe and borderline neglect for our high care patients. I hope these politicians need to be hospitalised and no one answers their call bell,” the nurse posted. In a statement, Queensland Health advised The Northern Rivers Times: “Staff members who are critically essential to keeping a health service running will be allowed to cross the border to work, “Staff members are being individually advised whether the health service considers it critically essential for them to cross the border to attend work, “Special leave arrangements

will be in place for staff from NSW who are not deemed critically essential, who are unable to work from home during this time, and who meet the border vaccination requirement. “Gold Coast Health is investigating a range of options for affected NSW border staff, including temporary job swaps with other facilities. We will discuss these directly with staff members,” the Queensland Health statement read. All Dr Matt Carbone wants for now is an urgent broadening of the definition of an Essential Worker to include non-medical staff. “Let’s look at what’s essential and get back to staff capacity where it should be and where immediate health harm will be avoided. If there were lots of cases in the Tweed we would understand it but right now, we’re just a stone’s throw from the ‘magical line’ and yet we’re affected so heavily and have had our ability to work taken away,” Dr Matt Cardone said. “The political agenda here is out of line with the current safety of the community,” he added. Dr Cardone has briefed the Australian Medical Association which held crisis talks on the weekend as it prepared to lobby state and federal governments this week.

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PM botched Pfizer supply: MP says Tweed nature photographer named Australian Geographic finalist

MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin said it was “really shameful” that the Northern Rivers didn’t have any Pfizer available. “The Prime Minister took so long to order it and when he did, he told us that we are at the front of the queue. It wasn’t true. In fact, we

were at the back,” she said. “Two former Prime Ministers said that Mr Morrison botched the vaccine roll out and that it was the biggest failure of public administration in Australia. “The fact that the Australian Government has to bring your General

to run the program says it all. “However, we were told that many more will be able in October and we are looking forward to it. “Further to this, the redirection of Pfizer from the region also shows what the NSW Government thinks about us in the region.”

NRT geographic finalist osprey Osprey Fishing by John Van Den Broeke

By Margaret Dekker Chinderah wildlife photographer and contributor to The Northern Rivers Times John Van Den Broeke has been named a finalist in the prestigious Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year awards for 2021. John’s stirring snap of an Osprey fishing on

the Cudgera Creek at Kingscliff was one of just 13 wildlife photos selected from around the country by judges in the revered awards announced in Adelaide on Thursday night. Of his entry, John says he was ‘in my kayak paddling upstream when I saw the osprey circling above the water at Cudgen Creek .. I was

so lucky to arrive just as the osprey was coming out of the water with the fish.” Ever modest, John told The Northern Rivers Times “it’s nice but it’s my camera .. I give the award to my camera.” .. And its human operator with a keen eye for the moment. Congratulations John!

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SAFFIN SAYS COVID-19 BUSINESS GRANTS NOT WORKING HERE

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has expressed outrage that local businesses have been left high and dry by the State Government during this Covid lockdown. “I was pleased when the Covid-19 Business Grants were announced because I had so many local businesses lobbying me for support to get through this time. “Local small businesses

had been feeling the downturn for a while but the crunch came when we officially went into lockdown. “But our local businesses soon found out the grants were only designed for Greater Sydney. “To be eligible, businesses had to record a downturn of 30 per cent in turnover from 26 June to 17 July. The dates

of the Sydney lockdown. The North Coast wasn’t under lockdown restrictions until 9 August. “It’s not good enough that the Covid virus was able to spread to the regions but any of the Covid grants money stayed in Sydney.” “Last year businesses had access to Jobkeeper and State Government Covid-19 Business grants. That helped

a lot of businesses keep their staff and stay afloat. “This year there is Jobsaver but no access to State Covid 19 support. “Our small business sector deserves better treatment than this. They are key employers in the regions and have been struggling through floods and fires and now Covid to keep their doors open. “The State Government

needs to be reminded that regional NSW makes up 40 percent of the population. “I am constantly raising regional issues with Ministers in Sydney. “The Government needs to take more responsibility and make sure the needs of regional and rural areas are part of all policy decisions.

EXTENSION TEMPERED WITH RESTRICTED FREEDOMS By Samantha Elley

Deputy Premier John Barilaro announces regional NSW lockdown extension.

lives are under enormous pain and stress because of the unique and very challenging set of circumstances we all find ourselves in at the moment. “I’ve advocated for the position and priorities of our region to many senior members of the Government over the past week, and I particularly want to acknowledge and thank Deputy Premier John Barilaro with whom I am working closely to try to lift the lockdown for the Northern Rivers in a fortnight’s time. “As long as we continue to have no cases in our region, I believe that ending the lockdown in two weeks’ time is critical for residents, businesses and communities alike.” Mr Franklin said he is also working with the Deputy

Premier, Cross Border Commissioner and others to push the Queensland Government to soften their current border rules. Clarence MP, Chris Gulaptis also shared his disappointment he added a glimmer of hope. “While this is disappointing, there is every chance it will then be lifted if there are no local cases in the coming days,” he said. “The NSW Premier said despite stabilization of COVID cases across the regions, the extended lockdown was necessary as a level of caution to prevent further outbreaks. “I have spoken to Premier Gladys Berejiklian who says our concerns are being taken into account and to Deputy Premier John Barilaro asking

him to pressure Queensland to ease its over-the-top border restrictions. The border bubble that was in operation last year worked well and I believe that should be re-established. Freedoms Now that the NSW population has hit the target of six million jabs Premier Berejiklian said she was pleased to announce certain freedoms for those who have been fully vaccinated. Following consultation with Dr Kerry Chant and her team, as well as the NSW Chief Psychiatrist Dr Murray Wright, the following individual freedoms will be allowed for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. From 12.01am, Monday,

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13 September for those who live in regional areas, outdoor gatherings of up to five people (including children, all adults must be vaccinated) will be allowed in a person’s LGA or within 5km of home. “We are so grateful for every person who comes forward to get vaccinated because the more jabs we get into arms, the sooner we can lift restrictions,” Ms Berejiklian said. “We appreciate the community’s patience in the lead up to 13 September, this additional time will allow the recent surge of vaccines to take effect.” As part of the roadmap when the following targets are hit, freedoms will be as follows: • 70 per cent full vaccination: a range of family, industry, community, and economic restrictions to be lifted for those who are vaccinated. • 80 per cent full vaccination: further easing of restrictions on industry, community, and the economy. The government is also investigating trials of certain industries in coming months, as a proof-of-concept measure to prepare the businesses to open and operate in a COVID-safe way.

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LOCKED OUT ‘TIL CHRISTMAS – ‘TWIN TOWNS’ NO LONGER ONE

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There’s mounting despair amongst Tweed small business the Queensland border will be shut until Christmas, killing the ageold notion of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta as ‘Twin Towns.’ “It’s always been one town but with a border running through it,” Tweed Shire Cr Warren Polglase told The Northern Rivers Times. Cr Polglase, who also heads the Tweed Chamber of Commerce, said small business on both sides of the border is on its knees with turnovers slashed by up to 100 percent almost overnight with many owners unlikely to see it through another 10 weeks. “There’s an ice cream shop in Coolangatta but the owner and all his staff live in NSW. He’s devastated and many others are in the same position,” Warren Polglase said. Addressing a recent meeting of Tweed Shire Council, Councillor Pryce Allsop also spoke of tough times in the Tweed. “We’ve had the rumblings for so long and now suddenly it’s gotten real in Tweed where things are shut down so I think there’s going to be a lot of businesses hurting after this shut down” Cr Allsop said. “You can only sustain the costs for so long,” he added. On the northern side of the border, the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has received record calls from desperate and stressed small business operators but advised members they must prepare for a long haul. “The Queensland Chief Health Officer has made it very clear that these changes were in place for at least ten weeks,” the chamber advised. “.. The only messaging we have heard when we’ve spoken to various other bodies is that this new set of border control rules will remain until there are at least 80 per cent of the population vaccinated. If anyone is in any doubt, that means until at least October, or November, or maybe even longer than that,” the SGCCC letter read. The chamber has advised business owners

By midday Monday there was still no announcement by either the New South Wales or Queensland Governments of a resolution in the bid to create a Cross Border Community Zone for increasingly desperate border residents locked out of Queensland since August 14. It was widely reported Tweed Shire Mayor, Chris Cherry over the weekend, a statement on Saturday leaders either side of the including during a border are firm on their saying he wanted to press conference by want for the bubble work in collaboration Queensland Premier boundary to follow the with the Queensland Annastacia Palasczcuk Tweed LGA boundary Government to achieve on Sunday, that including to its western a workable ‘bubble high-level talks were and southern reaches. boundary’ - not happening between “I think that we were the Tweed River at senior leaders of expecting them (state Barney’s Point which the bordering states ministers) to come out remains Queensland’s including between position in any possible with something by respective Deputy now.” Cr Cherry said. compromise. Premiers John Barilaro “The ramifications Speaking to The and Stephen Miles and will be huge if they Northern Rivers Times health authorities. don’t hurry up,” she on Monday, Tweed NSW Deputy Premier Shire Mayor, Cr Chris added. Cherry said civic John Barilaro released

A mum of five sees her baby over a barricade

to use annual or sick leave to get staff through to Christmas. Calls for joint emergency funding packages from Sydney and Brisbane are falling on deaf ears, for those border businesses in the quandary of being unable to access their premises in Queensland but ineligible for NSW support and vice versa. Border communities can only vent their despair through social media. From Kevin Maevsky, “Many won’t forget this excruciating experience at the next round of elections. These representatives should not be entitled to any income whilst businesses are prohibited from trading,” he wrote. “Two more weeks of being locked away from their income could be the tipping point that people lose their business, houses, everything they have worked for their whole life is essentially going down the drain because a few politicians are playing the game of ‘I can’t see that from my house so it ain’t my issue’ .. Maybe these premiers should go visit these borders and listen to some people stories firsthand.” Matt Qwsas posted. First-hand accounts, from the mums of children caught up in the fallout, are disturbing. “This is ridiculous!!!! My husband has been forced to stay with his brother in Coolangatta to keep their construction business going .. I’m at home 10 MINUTES down the road in Banora

Point locked down with 3 little boys by myself, home schooling and just barely surviving, my kids miss their dad and I miss my husband!! The whole thing is madness!” Rylie Laidlaw posted. But it’s an image of a mum-of-five hugging some of her family over a plastic border barricade that perhaps captures the desperation best. “This is my dear friend who owns the cafe around the corner from me. This is now how she sees her husband and five children (this child is only 6 months old) because they have a cafe in NSW on the border but live in Queensland, they are now separated without any idea as to when they can be reunited except for a quick hug over the border. The kids stay with their Dad while Mum works the cafe mostly solo to bring in an income.” Anita Jamieson posted. “We have a border crisis in our back yard and politicians are doing nothing about it.” The Tweed Chamber of Commerce believes the solution to the crisis starts with getting the New South Wales government to lift the lockdown in the Tweed LGA, especially given it’s Covid-19 free status. “If we can get the lockdown lifted in Tweed Shire, then ask our NSW Labor representatives to lobby Queensland to lift draconian border restrictions, together we can get this achieved,” Cr Polglase said.

TWEED BUSINESS SURVEY TO GAUGE FALLOUT FROM SNAP BORDER CLOSURE

Businesses on both sides of the QueenslandNSW border are being urged to fill in a simple online survey to help Tweed Shire Council Council gauge the extent of impact of the snap border closure on business and staff. The business impact survey is a simple online questionnaire available on Council’s website. Senior Economic Development Officer Kym Kranen said information collected will be used to create a clearer picture on the impact of the ongoing situation in the border area. “This information will be used to support a united call from politicians across the political spectrum for the establishment of a

Tweed Cross Border Community Zone,” Kym Kranen said. The group, which includes Mayor of Tweed Chris Cherry and local State MPs from Tweed, Lismore, Byron and Ballina, is seeking an urgent path forward to address the economic and social toll the closure is having on the Northern Rivers and Southern Gold Coast. Ms Kranen said the group was advocating for the creation of a new border zone but required facts and figures to support their case. “This online survey provides a quick and easy way businesses can report how many staff are affected by the restrictions, particularly how many staff are unable to get to work, and the main impacts on

normal operations of the business,” Ms Kranen said. “By collecting this information from as many businesses as possible, we hope to present a strong case economically for the establishment of a border bubble which allow many business to remain viable. “Hopefully, this information can be presented to the Premiers of NSW and Queensland and influence them into introducing a pilot Tweed Cross Border Community Zone,” Kym Kranen said. For details visit tweed.nsw.gov.au and follow the links to Border business impact survey.

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OPENING ROADHOUSES TO ENSURE OUR TRUCKIES’ SAFETY By Samantha Elley

Without our truckies and their loads we won’t get our toilet paper and food. They are responsible for getting necessary freight to and from their destinations in NSW as we await our freedom from lockdown. To ensure all truck drivers are supported, the NSW Police Commissioner has confirmed truck stops and roadhouses have been reopened to support them to conduct their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commissioner has advocated for a solution which strikes a balance between road safety, delivery of essential goods, as well as enforcement of the Public Health Orders to limit the spread of the delta strain of COVID-19. Commissioner Fuller acknowledged NSW Health for working closely with police to ensure this commonsense approach is reflected in the Public Health Orders. “As the state is coping with lockdown measures

to limit the spread of COVID-19, the delivery of essential goods is more important than ever,” Commissioner Fuller said. “Our essential transportation workers need to have the access to truck stop facilities to ensure that they can revive and refresh to ensure that they can manage their fatigue as they perform these vital delivery and freight

services.” As of last Sunday, roadside trucking services such as dedicated services stations and roadhouses were opened to ensure that trucking workers have the amenities, they need to conduct their operations safely and efficiently including dining, showers and toilet facilities. These services and facilities will not be open

to the public. Commissioner Fuller said roadhouses are required to develop COVID-safe plans to ensure that business operations can comply with Public Health Order restrictions to limit the spread of the virus. Also, to ensure truck drivers don’t unwittingly carry the virus with them on their long trips, Deputy Premier John Barilaro has advised the

government has been working with the freight industry in this regard. “If they are coming from Sydney and for instance the greater metro Sydney area, they firstly have to have (coronavirus) testing every 7 days before they leave,” said Mr Barilaro. “If they come out of the local government areas of concern its every three days they’re testing. On that plus the

permit system we’re very confident. “We have also been working with the freight companies and industries in general. A lot of them have been doing their own antigen testing inhouse now which gives us comfort. And we’ll keep working with them.” Off the back of a recent incident where a truck driver tested positive and had stopped at the West Ballina Travel Centre, Mr Barilaro said the government continues to improve its processes. “We don’t want (truck drivers) to deliver the virus. At the same time, they’re also exposed to situations where they normally wouldn’t be so it’s a balancing game of making sure we can get it right,” he said. “The amount of movement of freight that comes out of Sydney and into Sydney, things could be worse if it wasn’t for the system that we’ve got in place. “In one way it’s working but we’ll always look at refining anything we need to do.”

HSC delayed until November

THERE will be a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October, HSC exams will be delayed until November and vaccinations for school staff will be mandatory based on the return to school plan released by the NSW Government today. The Department of Education has developed a plan to bring students back in a Covid-safe way while stay at home orders are still in place – ensuring continuity of education, and protecting student, teacher and community safety. A staggered return of students to face-to-face learning will begin on Monday, October 25. Students will return to face-to-face learning with NSW Health approved Covid-safe settings on school sites in the following order: • From October 25 – Kindergarten and Year 1 • From November 1 –

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Year 2, 6 and 11 From November 8 – Year 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Year 12 students are already able to return in a limited way and this will continue for the remainder of Term 3. From October 25, Year 12 will have full time access to school campuses and their teachers. If stay at home orders

are lifted in an LGA or region before October 25, all students living or learning in that area will return to face-toface learning under the department’s Covid-safe schools’ framework. If cases in certain LGAs increase significantly, learning from home will resume for that LGA until case numbers drop. HSC exams will be delayed until November

9 with a revised timetable and guidelines for a Covid-safe HSC to be released by NESA in early September. Importantly, the delay of the HSC exams will not disadvantage NSW students when applying to university. Vaccinations for all school staff across all sectors will be mandatory from November 8. Early childcare staff

will also be able to participate in the priority vaccinations from September 6. All school and early childcare staff are also encouraged to make use of the GP network to be vaccinated with whatever vaccine is available as soon as possible. A recent survey of the public-school workforce indicated most staff already had at least one dose of a vaccine. All students eligible for a vaccine will be strongly encouraged by the government to book an appointment. Students aged 12-15 will also be a priority if they become eligible for a vaccine. All parents who have not been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine as soon as possible. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the NSW Government was prioritising the safety and education of students through a

sensible and managed return to school. “The return to school plan provides parents, teachers and students with certainty and a path forward for the return to face-to-face learning,” Ms Berejiklian said. “We know the last few months have been tough on the school community and we are deeply grateful to parents, teachers and students for the sacrifices you have made. Please continue to protect our students by getting vaccinated as quickly as possible.” Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the education and safety of students was essential. “The classroom is where students learn best and I thank the entire community for playing their role in this return by getting vaccinated,” Ms Mitchell said.

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Grafton teen promoted to State youth council

Grafton teen Mae Carroll has been appointed to the NSW Youth Advisory Panel, a group of 12 people aged between 12 and 24 offering advice on youth matters to the NSW Government.

A 13-year-old Grafton girl who has made youth mental health her focus has joined the State’s 12 brightest young leaders on the NSW Youth Advisory Council. The Grafton teen, who attracted notice in December last year with her address to the NSW Children’s Week Parliament, graduated to the advisory council last week. Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said Mae’s progression showed the future is in good hands. He said the NSW Youth Advisory Council is made up of young people aged 12-24, who meet throughout the year and offer advice to the NSW Government on issues of importance to young people. “I phoned Mae to congratulate her on her appointment,” Mr Gulaptis said. “It’s fantastic to see young people like Mae putting themselves forward to serve as a voice for their peers. “Mae is a terrific young lady. I met with her

last year to congratulate her on being selected to participate in the NSW Children’s Parliament. “She penned a very topical and poignant speech on youth suicide. She touched on the impact it had on her community in the Clarence Valley but had a positive attitude about the future with some of the programs that have been introduced and others that should be encouraged. “Mae is very intelligent, articulate and determined and a credit to her parents and her school. She displayed leadership qualities well beyond her years and will be a terrific voice and advocate for our region.” Following an extensive recruitment process that saw 585 young people apply, the new Youth Advisory Council held its first meeting online over the weekend. “I am really excited to be part of the 202122 YAC and to have the opportunity to represent the voices of regional young people in NSW,”

Mae said about her appointment. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said the Youth Advisory Council provides young people with the opportunity to influence decisions that will create positive outcomes for their peers. The Youth Advisory Council provides young people the opportunity to let their voice be heard. “There are many young people from all walks of life seeking to energise, lead and advocate for their generation and the best way to represent and serve our youth is to let their voice be heard,” Mr Henskens said. Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women Bronnie Taylor said the council will be a direct line to government on behalf of their peers and their communities. “It is fantastic to see so many young people stepping forward so we can work together to implement their ideas and address their issues,” Mrs Taylor said. The Youth Advisory Council will be supported by the Advocate for Children and Young People Zoë Robinson. “I look forward to working with new members and supporting them in their good work during their term on the council,” Ms Robinson said. More information about the Youth Advisory Council is available online. https://www. acyp.nsw.gov.au/engage/ youth-advisory-councilyac

SAMPA HAPPY TO BE HOME

AFTER more than a month of roaming the Northern Rivers, beloved pet Sampa is home with her Goonellabah family. The one-year-old golden retriever was found on a property in Byron Bay by police last week. Her owners said she was

healthy and happy, and they were grateful to everyone for their support. Owner Josh Paterson took to Facebook to share the good news. “Sampa has been found and returned!! Thank you so much to everyone who put all their time and effort into helping us. It’s truly been incredible,” he wrote. “She was situated in Byron. We expected her to be around the Lismore/ Goonellabah region. She’s super healthy and happy. We’re stoked that she got home safe.” Partner Courtney Beaumont agreed. “Sampa is back home with us!!! She is health and happy!! I can’t believe it,” she wrote. “I’m looking at her in

disbelief but she’s here. She was found on a property by police. They took her to a vet and contacted us.” Thousands of people who have been following the story since Sampa went missing in July posted their well wishes on Facebook for the couple and their pooch. “It doesn’t get much better than that. Sooooo happy for you Courtney,” Sheila wrote. “Fantastic news. She is one very lucky puppy,” Christine wrote “How wonderful. I would have been frantic if she were mine and went missing, bet you are soo happy,” Valerie wrote. “Oh that is such good news. I bet she has heaps of cuddles coming her way,” Trace wrote.

LISMORE ELECTORATE SET TO EMBRACE BYRON SHIRE HINTERLAND FROM the March 2023 State election, our Electorate of Lismore will expand to include the localities of Eureka, Federal, Goonengerry, Huonbrook and part of Wilsons Creek and surrounds. I want to assure residents who are coming into the fold that I shall strongly advocate for them on issues affecting them as individuals, their communities and the Northern Rivers region. I am passionate about resolving the housing crisis that affects our region, our health services, educational opportunities, the right jobs for our beautiful region, and also economically and environmentally sustainable communities and lifestyles. These new localities were previously in the Electorate of Ballina. This follows an electoral redistribution in New South Wales, which has now been gazetted. Our Electorate of Lismore is as diverse as it is large, spread out across four local government areas, which will become five with the inclusion of the Byron Shire hinterland. Community zone worth a try I’M hopeful that our joint push to establish a Tweed Cross Border Community Zone as a lateral solution to the current cross-border crisis will get some real traction in Sydney and Brisbane. The fact that Labor, Nationals, Liberal, Greens and Independent politicians can put aside partisan interests to come together for the sake of local residents in our

border communities, has already stirred interest and debate. This community zone initially would be piloted in the Tweed Shire local government area with current hard border controls at Coolangatta, Numinbah and Tomewin being replaced by checkpoints on the southern and western extremities of the Tweed. This would enable more Northern New South Wales residents more freedom of movement while still adhering to public health orders. My colleague Tweed MP Geoff Provest has been tasked with communicating our common advocacy to Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Premier John Barilaro. And at time of writing, NSW Cross Border Services Commissioner James McTavish was opening up a dialogue with Queensland Government officials. We owe it to all those

being severely impacted by hard border closure and lockdowns to give this proposed community zone, outlined by Tweed Shire Mayor Cr Chris Cherry last Tuesday, a try. I have not forgotten the plight of other border communities such as Jennings in Tenterfield Shire, a town conjoined with Wallangarra in Queensland. On 20 August, I wrote to Premier Berejiklian and Deputy Premier Barilaro, making representations on behalf of local businesses like the pub and general store, and residents suffering in this extended lockdown. For the second year running, I have asked the NSW Government for a contribution with policing to make crossing the border an easier process. I have also requested that more COVID-19 vaccines be delivered to border communities, given Queensland’s requirement for essential workers to have had at least one jab.

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NSW FIRE AND RESCUE ATTEMPTING

STAFF SWAP WITH QUEENSLAND

BROOMS TRANSITIONAL CAMPING

By Margaret Dekker New South Wales and Queensland Firefighter and Rescue staff on either side of the border have also been caught in the fall-out from the border closure. Superintendent Scott Dodson told The Northern Rivers Times, Fire and Rescue New South Wales is continuing to work closely with Queensland Fire and Emergency Service in providing Superintendent Scott Dodson staff with employment within their respective Union’s Martin Dixon home states. told The Northern “We currently have Rivers Times the 36 firefighters in union is in support of Queensland and are firefighters taking on in regular contact to positions in their home ensure the wellbeing of state, left unfilled by the these firefighters and border closure. their families.” Supt. “Firefighting is Dodson said. firefighting at the end The NSW Fire of the day, it’s the Brigade Employees

A diagram of the Brooms Head Holiday Park showing the location of the transitional camp sites.

same across Australia,” Martin Dixon said. “If it makes it easier for our NSW and Queensland firefighters to get to work and be safe, and it keeps fire stations open, we are 100% behind the temporary swap,” he said.

KYOGLE GETS HIGH VACCINATION RATE MENTION

By Samantha Elley For devotees of the 11am press conference with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her cohort each day, you would have noticed a switch from the report of daily Covid-19 case numbers to the numbers who have been vaccinated as the first report of the day. It has given the daily update a slight, but necessary, positive twist to an often morbid part of the day as case numbers are driven higher, despite strict lockdowns throughout NSW and harsh border closures in the north and south of the state. Deputy Premier John Barilaro has been meeting on a daily basis

with regional media and promised last week that he would be reporting on the top regional areas when it came to vaccination rates. And he was as good as his word. The next day he had this to say: “The biggest mover for me this week is Kyogle going from 28.8 per cent single dose up to 60.7 per cent single dose, so again a call out to the regions, not only a callout to those areas of concern, but go out and get vaccinated,” he said. As at August 26 vaccination rates in other areas of the Northern Rivers were as follows: •

Ballina single dose 60-69 %

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Ballina double dose 30-39 % Byron Bay single dose 40-49 % Byron Bay double does 20-29 % Casino single dose 50-59 % Casino double dose 20-29 % Evans Head single dose 60-69 % Evans Head double dose 30-39 % Grafton single dose 50-59 % Grafton double dose 20-29 % Lismore single dose 50-59 % Lismore double dose 20-29 % Tweed Heads single dose 60-69 % Tweed Heads double dose 30-39 %

By Tim Howard Clarence Valley Council has backed the users of 13 transitional camping sites on Crown Lands in the Brooms Head Holiday Park and ignored a proposal to renege on a deal that guaranteed them summer holiday access. The council report, acting on advice from the NSW Crown Land, recommended council advise site users rights guaranteed since 1987 would end after the 2021-22 summer holiday season. These users would be offered alternate sites in the park, allocated by a ballot. Instead the councillors agreed to continue with the 1987 agreement with Maclean Shire Council that sites would reduce by “natural attrition” of the users. But councillors agreed development of the sites, mainly on the foreshore of the park, needed to improve to allow the general public easier access to the beach and other amenities. As well transitional users would received priority access to alternative sites in the park as they became available. The DPI advised council in a letter in 2018 that sea level rise threatened to render the sites unsafe as well as reducing the amount of beach available for the public to use. The council also said the continued use of the sites would after the onsite sewage management system upgrade. A report in 2019 said the reduction in campers would reduce

the hydraulic load on the system during the peak period and one of the occupied sites was the preferred location for proposed treatment plant. The proposal dismayed transitional site users who said it was unfair. Two transitional users Belinda Bylos, daughter of transitional site users Peter and Colleen Bylos, and Bruce Towner took their case to the council committee meetings a week earlier. Mr Towner argued the council, through its pre-amalgamation predecessor the Maclean Shire Council had put an agreement that sites would only close through a process of attrition in writing. He said the council had reaffirmed this position in an adopted plan of management in 1998 agreeing to reduce site numbers by a process of attrition, merge remaining sites into a single area and when the number of sites reduced to two and “happily meld into the rest of the park”. Ms Bylos said transitional campers had heard nothing about plans to end the arrangement until they received an email on August 11, outlining an attempt to move the transitional sites. “The Brooms Head Holiday Park Redevelopment Plan has always acknowledged the transitional sites and has always referred to them being phased out over time as per the agreement in 1987, so why the sudden rush,” she said. “It is unfair to try to change this agreement with essentially no change in circumstances with not consultation

with the most impacted stake holders.” Ms Bylos said the occupation of sites was already diminishing in number and times used, pointing out they were not used now during the Easter and May holidays”. She said the site users had made big investments for holidays based on this agreement. “For most of these campers it is the only holiday they can afford each year which they have faithfully abided to for the past 40-plus years,” she said. Council rejected a motion from Cr Debrah Novak asking council seek legal advice on its action and consult with the historic campers. But when Cr Andrew Baker put up a foreshadowed motion to bring a new report to council in September with a draft plan of management based on the agreed attrition regime, she did not push her motion, which was lost. Cr Baker said council might still need to seek legal advice for his proposal, but it was a better way of resolving the issue. He said it could be this decision could be one for Crown Lands and didn’t want any repercussions that body made sheeted back the council. He also believed a draft plan of management also needed to take into account the history of this component of the park, including sites that have transitioned and honour those decisions. Councillors voted unanimously for the decision.

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Husk Pure Cane Wins Best International Rum

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We are very pleased to announce that those esteemed folk at the American Distilling Institute have today awarded Husk Pure Cane with a gold medal, best in class and crowned it Best International Rum. In Australia there is a legislative quirk that states that unaged rum (not aged in wood) cannot be called rum, so we label Pure Cane as a ‘Cane Spirit’. To the rest of the world Pure Cane is indeed rum and has now won 11 internationally recognised

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Bumbling Berejiklian The chooks have certainly come home to roost for the corruption riddled NSW. Govt. and “our” scandal plagued Premier; fair-dinkum this bumbling woman is incapable of making a rational decision, how is she still Premier? Just when all the great work the Labor Premiers of Qld., Vic., WA., ACT. and the NT. have done in supressing the spread of COVID., Berejiklian’s political dithering in imposing a strict lockdown has allowed the virus to get out of control and put all of NSW. and Australia at risk. This is the same delusional woman who, played grubby politics by constantly ridiculing Annastacia Palaszczuk on her strict border closures that protected Queenslanders so well; and attacked Vic. Premier Daniel Andrews when he had to deal with the terrible outbreak in the Federally controlled Aged Care sector.

Gladys would be best advised to drop her conservative arrogance and learn from the Labor Premiers successes. “Gold standard” Gladys is now playing the blame-game card, to deflect attention from her incompetence, we were originally told “NSW will have no more lockdowns, that went well. There is now a shit-fight going on, not only within the NSW. govt., but also with the Federal Govt. over their botched vaccine rollout, it’s a toss-up which Govt. would win the award for the most “goldstandard” incompetent corruption. Keith Duncan, Pimlico Can the Whales bank on us? We can certainly bank on the whales to put on great shows for tourists but on page 3 of last Week’s Northern Rivers Times, what meets our eyes is that awful picture of a young whale still entangled in some buoys and chains from a wrecked Queensland shark net. Surely today whales should be able to bank on better treatment from us. Are shark nets that also catch whales, turtles, dolphins, rays and sharks that pose no threat to people the best we can come up with today to keep our beaches safe for swimmers and surfers? What’s wrong

with replacing shark nets with beach safety drones that are already being used successfully in our State? This summer, with the support of Surf Life Saving NSW beach safety drones will be used on 18 beaches in our State. The drones provide constant, wide beach survey to accurately pin point swimmers who are in difficulty and if the drones spot any shark, they immediately notify the surf lifesavers who then sound the alarm to promptly ensure swimmers quickly exit the surf. Drones or shark nets? Which State already has the “gold standard “ for beach safety and shark protection? New South Wales or Queensland? Wake up Queensland, you could also be a leader, as the future is what you choose for both people and sharks and all other important large marine species. Harry Johnson Iluka Indigenous leaders With council elections coming up in November we need more indigenous leaders represented in all councils and a lot of them made mayor’s as well. The fact that they care for the land means they we can deal with climate change on a micro level across the state thus accumulating to be a macro

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have agreed to early lockdown if cases arose. Bet everyone who voted for the liberal national party regrets it now but to late an. We have to put up with their stupidity for another two years that’s why all politicians should be on year to year contracts like footballers so we can sack them easier. Alan Mosley Yamba Shifting Politicians What a shift in politics we’ve had this week with Campbell Newman going with The New Liberals and Craig Kelly announcing his change from Independent, originally Liberal, to Clive Palmers United Australia Party. John Ruddock had also announced his move to the Liberal Democrats a month ago. One thing I like about Craig Kelly is that he tells the truth if he is allowed to on media but it was a shock to hear his decision to join Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party but when I come to think of it, I believe it was Clive Palmer that saved the Coalition from winning the last Federal election with all his ads on TV and his generous $60 million to do it. At the last Federal election in our Page area we had an Independent, Animal Justice Party, Christian

Democratic Party, United Australia Party, the Greens, The Nationals and Labor candidates. What a mixture to choose from. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party wasn’t there but it might be next time. Who knows. Lynette Evans Numulgi Technology There’s too much technology in society today and that is why we are in so much trouble and why people have become brain-dead zombies attached to their phones and other technology. Firstly covid 19 came about by playing around with viruses in the name of science and technology, the use of QR codes everywhere means your attached to your phone 24/7. Social media is a place of disgusting absorbent behaviour such as bullying stalking and intimidation and lives lived by the amount likes you have from strangers causing untold anxiety and mental health issues. The overuse of phones leading to brain cancer again overkill of technology. Fake news and propaganda from the like of Donald Trump to the Taliban making this extremely dangerous. While technology is good for health and safety it has its limits and privacy is also an issue as hackers

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION BLOOD IN THEIR HANDS

Mist coming off the Richmond River looking towards railway bridge. Photo by Kim Weertman

Pathology staff hand over specimens at border barricades Opinion by Margaret Dekker A picture tells a thousand words and this picture snapped last week at the NSW-Queensland border, tells a story of both desperation and ingenuity, as pathology samples in tubs are handed over border barricades by drivers in PPE meeting at the borderline. Whether this exchange – tubs sitting in the midday sun on barricades - meets specimen transport protocol or safety requirements isn’t the question nor if it is simply quicker for drivers to do it this way than wait in checkpoint queues. What is the question, more broadly, is how did it come to this so suddenly and possibly in modern Australia? Where are state and federal

steal identities and blackmail companies. Worst of all is the selfish narcissistic behaviour of people more Interested in Tik Tok, Facebook and Netflix than being respectful in society a return to the pen and paper world would be a far better outcome for society where people talk face to face write letters and ring people and have far more time to care for the environment and community time is so wasted by technology Facebook Netflix etc Alan Mosley Yamba ESSENTIAL So, the government politician correction or marketing department once again use a word to assist with the pandemic - essential. Oxford definition of word essential –“completely necessary, extremely important in a

leaders or staffers at least, to guide and finance the countless makeshift remedies people are resorting to either side of the border, just to continue to function, to survive? Furniture trucks can also be seen in the background of the picture, offloading household items over bright plastic barricades to loved ones caught out on the wrong side of the border, unable to get home after the snap lockout was called, and so essential goods are delivered to them. There’s also a trailer, reversed up with tools ready for passing over to waiting colleagues on the other side. We’re all waiting, for answers on how long this situation can last.

particular situation or for a particular activity synonym vital, an essential part/feature of something”. So if that’s the definition of essential, so how is big businesses like MacDonald’s, KFC, Dominios pizza opening, I’m pretty certain these items aren’t essential for everyday living or survive. Also didn’t realise alcohol to be an essential part of living or survival either. Why are the aisles in our supermarkets that stock soft drink, chips and chocolates open as well? These items might be tasty and yummy to our taste buds but not essential foods or everyday items. Why is Harvey Norman, The Good Guys open too? Didn’t realise TV’S, computer’s or X-Box’s were essential everyday items. So then let’s look at the definition of

“health”. World Health Organisation ( WHO) definition of health as – “a state of complete physically, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity”. My point I am making or addressing is that the government, state premiers, health ministers, chief health officers are telling us, and informing us this is a health issue, well that’s only 1/3 of what health is defined at, they are only looking at Covid as a physically disease BUT not look at the other 2/3 mental and social wellbeing. Over 3,500 people die of suicide yearly in Australia, mostly men. Eight men daily die of suicide, that’s someone’s father, someone’s son, someone’s brother, someone’s uncle, someone’s co-worker, someone’s sports

coach, it affects the whole community abroad. Now we are hearing terrible, terrible stories of youth suicide, increased selfharm, and a staggering 500% increase calls to Life Line and Kids Help Line to name a few. So if this Covid is a health issue why aren’t we looking at it at all angles, physically as well as mental and social wellbeing? Essential, every worker’s job is essential, everybody’s employment is an important part to the community and the economy. Even our pensions and unemployed are vital to the economy, they pay taxes too, not income tax, but tax thru petrol, cigarettes, food, electricity to name a few. When is the large majority of people see Covid 19 as it is, not a health issue, but about creating division between ourselves as human beings? Our families, our friendships, our small businesses, our states and communities are being ripped apart from our corrupt, lying, deceitful politicians we pay. Not only is it a disgrace but this is illegal, it breaks several laws, The Constitution, Privacy Act, Bio Security Act and Discrimination Act. These politicians, health ministers and chief health officers, and Police departments are acting unlawlly.

Commonwealth and Federal Law always overrides State law, plus in Australia we have due process called Lower and Upper House of representatives to pass new laws, not pass by just a small handful of power seeking muppets. Wake up and smell the coffee before our freedom is gone!!! Luke O’Neill location withheld No Jab No Jive No Jab, No Jive – if you want to go to a festival, what the? This is blackmail by the Health Department & Regimes! This country is turning into a police state! I thought I saw the last of that regime when Jo ruled Queensland! No it’s Slomos turn & isn’t he & his regime doing a very good job of it folks? It’s bad enough having to wear a mask & being locked down, it’s a human rights violation to us all if we still have those rights folks! Paul Brecht Evans Head This topsy-turvy year What glorious mornings for early risers across our region! In a month, those early risers will be getting up in the dark, as Daylight Saving commences. This will certainly compound the challenges for those in the Queensland/NSW border area, as it does each year, without the

stress Covid-19 border restrictions have added. Interesting that, in relation to Covid, with the stroke of a pen, and seemingly overnight, new rules can be applied to the whole state, and the majority of the population comply with each new edict. I’ve been informed in writing by politicians that Daylight saving is ‘in’ for six months of each year to “keep NSW in line with the southern states”. Perhaps, in this topsy-turvy year, it’s time to keep NSW in line with our northern state. Any politicians listening? Marilyn Perkins, Wollongbar. Freedom of Speech? How does G. Macdonald get his diatribe published each week? Can he not understand what 150 word limit means, neither can you who continue to publish his opinions. Why not devote him a full page for him? then you can devote more letter space for those of us with differing opinions or subjects You started well post Murdoch. We all up here need you but PLEASE don’t let the likes of the aforesaid spoil your reputation by continually publishing such rhetoric from Pimlico. Peter Walters Ballina

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September 2, 2021

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Big Run no Hollow victory for participants By Samantha Elley Over the month of August 8,864 ordinary Australians were doing something extraordinary. For some of them it was in the midst of the most restrictive of circumstances as Greater Sydney was in lockdown for the whole month and regional NSW followed for the second half. These unsung heroes were running, walking, cycling, swimming to raise money for some of the world’s most vulnerable people – those who have lost or are losing their sight. Fred’s Big Run encouraged people to lace up, get up and move, to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation which in turn would ensure people would be able to have their sight restored. For Northern Rivers doctor Cam Hollows, Fred’s Big Run is a very personal event, as he is the eldest son of Fred and Gabi Hollows. “It is humbling for me to be a part of (Fred’s Big Run),” he said. “Where many people have lost a parent, they have photos and memories. “With dad’s memory we have his voice on tape, we’ve got video and stories people share with us when they knew him in the 1970s.” Memories Cam holds dear about his dad include being outdoors, which ties in well with the challenge. “Not many people know this, but dad was a mountaineer. He did lots of running and cycling too,” he said. “He was a very fit bloke growing up in New Zealand. “He made a point of getting us out and about in Bourke, or when we visited family in New Zealand, we’d climb rocks and hills, swim and snorkel. “That’s the nice thing about this challenge. Before lockdown I could do more walking where I hadn’t gone before.” Cam said he explored areas around Lennox Head, Ballina and Evans Head with his wife and children. “Even though we are physically distancing, this exercise has brought us together,” he said. “My sisters and my mum, who is in her 60s and has an arthritic knee, are also doing the challenge and we check in on each other.” The tagline from the Fred Hollows Foundation is that for

Dr Cam Hollows is taking part in Fred’s Big Run

as little as $25, you can restore sight to someone who is blind and change their life forever. Cam has already changed the lives of 107 people, by

raising $2,683 (at time of writing), but he knows the collective is so much stronger. “People are overcoming adversity and getting out and

One of the areas Dr Cam Hollows walks to get his kilometres up.

about,” he said. “They have Coronavirus ruining their business and yet somewhere under the couch they have found enough

money to help raise over $2 million for Fred’s Big Run. “Some people are swimming or ride and others have done major, major work and raised $30,000-50,000.” From a foundation that started around a kitchen table to having helped restore the sight of over 2.5 million people worldwide, and is still changing lives 30 years later, Cam knows this work continues. “There’s been a connection between dad and three generations of people who were treated by him and their kids and grandkids are still part of the foundation,” he said. “It’s nice to be a small part of something bigger.” Cam said not all sight saving actions need surgery. “Issues such as glaucoma or trachoma, which is an infection that causes blindness, can be treated,” he said. “If we use the money to train a doctor or buy a microscope, that multiplies the effect of the money. “We can also prevent diabetes turning into diabetic blindness, thanks to the ability to screen.” Cam is naturally proud of the work of the foundation and what it has achieved over his lifetime. “Our program in Pakistan has helped halve blindness there,” he said. “They asked our female doctor who works for us there to become the Minister for Health but she refused, saying she wanted to work with curing blindness.” Future challenges are definitely on the cards for Cam and he hopes to involve his two daughters in the future. “What it really is, is sharing the outdoors with the people you love,” he said, echoing the memories he shared with his father. “You need to take exercises regularly, but not seriously.” Collectively, all the participants of Fred’s Big Run have covered a total distance of 900,000 kms. This is equivalent to walking around the Australian coastline 26 times. Even though Fred’s Big Run is now over, you can continue donating to the Fred Hollows Foundation by going to www. fredsbigrun.org and then clicking on the DONATE button.

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September 2, 2021

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Clarence takes ownership of river masterplan By Tim Howard The Clarence will go it alone in its plan to promote the region as one of Australia’s great river experiences. At last week’s Clarence Valley Council meeting councillors were adamant any plan to develop the region’s natural, cultural, economic and social attributes must come from the people of the region. Councillors voted unanimously to accept a resolution to note community feedback and adopt the latest version of The Clarence River - Way Masterplan II, a blueprint for development of the river and its catchments from the top of the Clarence Valley to the Port of Yamba. But the debate sharpened the focus on the source of inspiration for its projects. Cr Debrah Novak attempted to draw outside agencies into the concept, with her motion to accept the plan including a proposal to link all projects undertaken to regional, state and federal government strategic plans, but this did not pass master with other councillors. Cr Richie Williamson moved successfully to amend her motion by dropping this proposal, reasoning that the project would be “hamstrung” by any links to any regional, state or federal strategic plan. “This is our community’s strategic plan and from time to time – and well within our rights – may have our own plan for our own community and our own river,” he said. “I see no benefit in tying our plan and the good projects in it to somebody else’s plan. We may as well go with someone else’s plan.” Cr Novak said linking to other tiers of government was merely a way to gain funding sources for projects. “The benefit of being aligned with those plans

Clarence Valley councillors voted to make sure a master plan for the Clarence River Way remained a truly local project.

the more likelihood we are to get money from or recommendation from a regional, state or federal government,” she said. “That’s my understanding and what I’ve learnt in my five years that I’ve been a councillor, that any projects put forward that are aligned with of other two tiers of government are more likely to get funding.” Other councillors did not share that view. Cr Peter Ellem said his observations during five years on council found “no rhyme or reason” with state and federal funding. “It seems to be done in a more reactive way to crises situations or the like,” he said. “If we do try and marry our plan – and a lot of work has gone into the second part of this masterplan – we’ll actually limit our funding opportunities. “It could be construed as

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being too narrow to align local, state and federal. “The criteria change all the time, so I think we have to seize the opportunities as they arise and not get too caught up in strategic plans that no-one ever looks at.” Cr Karen Toms said was against aligning with outside plans because it would lead to changes in the plan the community did not agree with. “If we restrict to aligning with other government’s strategic plans then I agree with Cr Williamson, it’s no longer our plan.” Cr Andrew Baker was concerned the council needed to take the lead in planning for the community, which meant developing its own plans and not following the leads of others. But Cr Greg Clancy could see some value in looking at other plans. “The words in the motion is “align with”,” he said.

“It doesn’t mean we have to follow every specific recommendation. “If we want to stick our head in the sand and be so parochial we’re not even going to try to align with regional, state and federal plans, which hopefully will be based on fact and hopefully would have been well funded, I think we will have done ourselves a disservice.” Cr Clancy lost out on the amendment, but overall supported the plan. But his support was conditional; “I did have concerns about some of the activities listed in the plan, like wake boarding,” he said. “I know it’s legal, but I don’t think it’s an activity that’s appropriate for our river.” He was also sceptical about the community push for white water rafting to return to Nymboida. “With climate change and

the flow of the river, I don’t want to give the community false hope white water rafting could return to the region,” he said. But other councillors said the community input into the plan had been practical and realistic. Cr Ellem said if the community had an aspiration to bring white water rafting back, then it was good to see it reflected in the plan. Cr Toms said there were enough protections during the plan’s development with staff and the governing body overseeing it to ensure the community’s hopes weren’t baseless. “I’m grateful to see the community’s aspirations included,” she said. The 72-page document is available on the council website at: https://www. clarence.nsw.gov.au/Council/ Minutes-and-agendas .

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Evans Head lad to join top 80 surfers around the world in Challenger Series By Samantha Elley What started out as an enjoyable past-time has become a life-changing career for Evans Head’s Callum Robson. The 20-year-old has been surfing for the past eight years with local Evans Head surf club, the Halftide Boardriders and is now heading overseas to compete in the WSL Challenger Series. “I was just surfing for my own enjoyment, didn’t take it seriously as I was focused on footy,” he said. “I was 14 or 15 and started doing a few competitions and started going alright. “I am pretty competitive and wanted to win, so I figured I had to give it 100 per cent or not do it.” And with that attitude, Callum was hooked and surfing became his focus. “The first competition I won was the Subway Surf Series event on the Sunshine Coast when I was 15 years old,” said Callum. Since then, in the last five years, Callum has worked his way up to the World Surf League Challenger Series. “The WSL is the governing body of international surfing,”

said Callum. “The Challenger Series is an exclusive tour once you’ve qualified in your region. “Now the top 80 surfers in the world will be competing to qualify on the world tour at a higher level.” The 2021 Challenger Series will kick off with the US Open of Surfing from September 20 - 26 in Huntington Beach, California. The series will include four stops in a condensed season with events in California, Portugal, France and Hawaii. “I’ll be heading away on September 14th,” said Callum. “The Halftide Boardriders have started up a GoFundMe page as we are trying to get support from the local community and a few sponsors have helped me out.

“Any companies or brands who want to help out and jump on board are welcome. “I am hoping to get a prize pack from sponsors for people who donate.” The goal is to reach $25,000 to cover travel and accommodation expenses while he is away from September to December 2021. Callum is very aware of the privilege he has been offered to join this tour, but knows his hard work and flexibility has paid off. “I still work doing days here and there, building with my dad,” he said. “I normally coach at the (Surfing Australia) High Performance Centre at Casuarina and train there as well, but that has closed at the moment due to Covid. “It is the headquarters for

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Australian surfing and was the Olympic team’s facility.” With the centre closed due to the NSW lockdown Callum has been working out at his home gym and is still allowed to surf. “I keep in touch with my trainers and coaches and we discuss strength training and surf training,” he said. “I just came back from a concussion where I’ve been out of the water for three and a half weeks. “But you get thrown curve balls and you have to deal with them.” In the next five years Callum is hoping to be on the coveted Surfing World Tour. “My plan is to be on the next World Tour and a professional surfer,” he said. “I love coaching and I have my level 2 as a surf coach and

have nearly finished my level 1 in strength conditioning.” While Covid-19 is one of the curveballs thrown at Callum and his fellow surf competitors, it hasn’t stopped his enthusiasm. “In the last two years I’ve competed 6-10 times maximum,” he said. “I usually do 14 comps a year, so should have been 28 in two years. “But it’s also been refreshing and given me a chance to re-evaluate. It’s awesome they’ve (WSL) found a way for us to travel.” Despite surfing some of the most amazing breaks and waves around the world, such as Pipeline in Hawaii, Desert Point in Indonesia and Ship Stern Bluff in Tasmania, Callum’s favourite waves can be found at home. “I love to surf at home, Evans Head, purely because I know the waves and I’m comfortable there,” he said. If you would like to support Callum in his surfing endeavours to reach the WSL Challenger Series, you can donate to his GoFundMe page by visiting www.gofundme. com and putting ‘Callum Robson’ into the search facility.

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The Northern Rivers Times

September 2, 2021

18 NEWS Activation plan to support local businesses

LISMORE City Council has launched its new Business Activation Plan designed to help grow businesses in Lismore and Nimbin Central Business Districts. Its release comes at a time that many of our local businesses are struggling with the financial full-out from the lockdown. Lismore City Mayor Vanessa Ekins welcomed the timely release of the plan. “With its unique old brick buildings and laneways, the CBD of Lismore is where our community comes together to socialise, share meals, shop and promenade. So too in Nimbin with its iconic streetscape,” she said. “Council believes it is crucial to keep both CBDs safe and interesting to encourage people into the area to support our local businesses. “The Business Activation Plan aims to do this by providing amenity in summer

with more shade and seating, giving people reasons to walk by wayfinding through our laneways and rainbow walking track, buy local campaigns and micro grants for businesses”. “When our shared spaces are exciting to visit, and events give us more reason to go downtown, our community benefits and so do the businesses we rely on. I am looking forward to seeing this plan in action.” The plan was developed by council’s economic development team which engaged the business community through workshops and an online survey, as well as working closely with the Business Activation Plan Working Group. The working group comprised of representatives from council, the Lismore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Nimbin Chamber of Commerce, the Lismore Square and Regional Development Australia – Northern Rivers.

The working group identified four simple themes to underpin the plan: vibrancy to encourage more people to visit and connect with our CBDs; experience to ensure our streets are safe and attractive; promotion to showcase local events, attractions and the business community; and support to help existing and new businesses to flourish. The plan is also Covid-conscious and encourages businesses to use digital tools for events and engagement, including going virtual if necessary to promote our local businesses and community to wider audiences. Lismore City Council’s General Manager Michael Donnelly thanked the working group for developing the new plan. “It is important that all of our stakeholders, such as the chambers of commerce and the Square, have a say in how we bring more people into our CBDs,” he said. “As a council we are committed to working with our business sector to ensure they can continue to grow and provide jobs for our community. By working together, we can put in place plans and actions that benefit not only our business community but also the wider community.” A new working group will be established to implement, monitor and review the plan.

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By Tonia Dynan BOOMERANG Bags is a global movement, connecting volunteers to help tackle plastic pollution one bag at a time. And the Lismore branch has been given a small financial lifeline from Lismore City Council, which voted to waive the fees for the group’s use of the Environment Education Centre for a year. After a recent change to fee structure for the facility, the rent of the facility for the charity group would have been $362 a day. Before lockdown, Boomerang Bags used the Environment Education Centre for working bees on the first and second Saturday of the month to sew reusable cloth bags. Council decided to donate the fee waiver of $8688 per annum (via lost revenue opportunity) for the 2021/2022 financial year. Councillor Darlene Cook raised the motion at the last council meeting.

“Boomerang Bags have been around for about 20 years I think, and it’s expanded very rapidly,” Cr Cook said. “They’ve got about 1200 different community branches in Australia, and a local one here in Lismore, which got started about six years ago. “It’s designed to try to reuse unwanted fabrics to make bags, shopping bags and all sorts of bags, but even more importantly to try and reduce the use of single-use plastic shopping bags. “Off the top of my head, it’s about half a million bags around the world and they think about 200 tonnes of single-use plastic bags that have not gone into our landfill as a consequence. “That’s an incredible contribution to environment around the world.” Cr Cook said about once a year the group attended a local market to try and raise some funds for the cost of servicing the sewing machines they used.

“They’ve also been incredibly generous, and they’ve donated to other charities, assisting with fundraising in our local area,” she said. “On World Environment Day, for example, they donate bags to people who need them and various groups to help them fundraise.” Cr Cook said she voted for council to help the group, as the group only has a small amount of money and would not be able to pay the fees, and the fees were changed without giving the group time to find another meeting place. “As of the 30th of June, they had 700 bucks in their bank account and 600 of that was earmarked for doing some repairs of the sewing machines,” she said. “It was absolutely unfeasible. They just would not be able to pay it. The imposition of that fee, I thought, was extremely unfair, to an organization, especially with no notice. “So, I brought in the motion for the waiver for one year. That will allow them the time to find somewhere else to go or to negotiate with the next council.” To ensure council doesn’t lose any revenue from the decision, Cr Elly Bird amended the original motion to include a clause where any paid booking by another group or organisation would take precedence over any standing booking by Boomerang Bags.

PARK CONTINUES TO SERVE COMMUNITY

WHEN Elizabeth Ann Brown was a child going to school in Alstonville many years ago, little did she know what would happen when she passed through what is now a local Heritage Park owned by the Ballina Shire Council. The Brown family wanted to build a house on the property but council at the time (Tintenbar) did not give the approval. What resulted ironically is a place for quiet and reflection for the Alstonville community and Elizabeth Ann Brown’s name is now a permanent reminder for that community.

In 1984 the tablets from the old Tintenbar War Memorial Gates at the Alstonville Show Grounds were relocated to the park. “These tablets are the Alstonville community’s recognition of those who gave their lives in war, and the number of names is a chilling reminder of what war cost Alstonville and surrounds,” Alstonville RSL subbranch immediate past president Mark Quilligan said. “In a recent renovation these tablets have been covered by new tablets as it was not possible to renovate the original tablets

due to the high risk that significant damage would occur, and there were OH&S issues as well. “Feedback from the Alstonville Community has been generally complimentary. “As the park is a Heritage Park there has been considerable dialogue, bureaucratic process and most importantly community engagement on what has occurred in the park.” There is a Ballina Shire Council approved plan for the park. The latest inclusion is the new memorial to those who have served.

“Thanks must go to Keith Smith from Beckinsales Monumental Masons who is our subject matter expert on monuments and who installed the new tablets,” Mr Quilligan said. “They replaced the old brass plaques which were on the edge of the garden beds and which had suffered significant damage due to the weather and general wear and tear. “The Alstonville sub-branch of the RSL has retained those old plaques in the sub-branch Hall. “Thanks must also go to Tamara Smith, our State Member of Parliament who supported a grant to get the

current works done. Her assistance was crucial to actions taken by the RSL sub-branch. Likewise, Luke Marshall and the council staff who worked on the park should be noted.” Whilst the RSL subbranch does not own the park memorials, they have been and remain the custodians of them and it is where their commemorative services are conducted. “Feedback on the new memorial has again been quite positive,” Mr Quilligan said. “It has taken nearly 10 years for total works

completed thus far. The Ballina Shire Council approved plan for the park still has additional works to be undertaken. “This includes the removal of some gardens and features that do not enhance the park and the opening up of the park for the community with additional grassed areas, seating, and wheelchair access to the memorials. “The members of the Alstonville RSL subbranch wish to thank all involved, especially the families of those veterans named in the park. It is an honour and a privilege to be their custodians.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

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WET AND WARM SPRING ON THE WAY

SPRING on the Northern Rivers may see more rain than usual, Bureau of Meteorology climatologists say. According to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the bureau, this spring is likely to bring above average rainfall for people living in the east of the country as well as cooler days and warmer nights. Bureau climatologist Dr Andrew Watkins said

predictions for a wetter and warmer spring come after a particularly wet and warm winter. “Nationally, we’ve seen the wettest winter since 2016,” he said. “Australia’s average winter temperature is also expected to be one of the ten warmest on record, particularly in the tropical north.” Dr Watkins said the main reason behind the bureau’s prediction for

driver called the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).

a wetter than average spring was a climate

“We’ve currently got a negative IOD - a phenomenon which typically brings an increased chance of rainfall to southern and eastern Australia,” he said. “This negative IOD is expected to persist throughout spring but is currently weaker than the last negative IOD event we saw in 2016, which brought Australia’s wettest

May-October period on record.” Another relevant climate driver, known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (or ENSO), is likely to remain neutral with no declaration of a La Niña event expected in the coming months. The latest outlooks are available on the bureau’s website

Entries wanted for Indigenous Art Award LISMORE Regional Gallery and The Koori Mail are calling out for entries to the inaugural Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2021, a new art prize open to artists of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. The award aims to encourage entries from established, midcareer, and emerging Indigenous artists from across the country working in any medium. The Koori Mail Art Indigenous Award ($10, 000) will be awarded on December 4 along with the Bundjalung Art Award ($2500), open to Bundjalung artists and/ or Indigenous artists working on Bundjalung country, the Innovation Art Award ($2500) open to Indigenous artists living in Bundjalung, Yaegl and Githabul country and the Youth Art Award ($500) open to Indigenous artists nationally from 12 to 24 years of age. The prizes have been generously supported by The Koori Mail, Healthy Aspirations and an anonymous donor.

Entries are submitted online and close at midnight AEST on Friday, September 24. “The Koori Mail is proud to be supporting this art award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists,” The Koori Mail general manager Naomi Moran said. “As an Aboriginal owned and run business, profits go back into our communities through sponsorship and initiatives that support

Indigenous people and communities, including the arts. “We strongly encourage artists to engage with this art prize and share their stories with us.” The judge of the Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2021 is Djon Mundine OAM FAHA. Mundine is a Bundjalung man and a foundational figure in Australian art. He is a strong supporter of creative practice in

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by painting, performing, by making art. We are regaining our connection and healing. “The Koori Mail is edited here in the Northern Rivers, but it is engaged in conversations for all Aboriginal people across the continent. “Our conversations inside this publication are a form of healing. And it’s so appropriate that The Koori Mail are supporting this other form of conversation.” Ashleigh Ralph, who recently took up the role of director of Lismore Regional Gallery, says the gallery was thrilled to present the first Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award this December. “With thanks to generous contributions from The Koori Mail and valuable private sponsors, we look forward to awarding innovative contemporary indigenous artistic practice both from the Northern Rivers region and nationally,” she said. Kylie Caldwell is a Bundjalung artist and Indigenous Arts Officer with Arts Northern

Rivers. She thinks the prize is an opportunity to give local and national Indigenous artists recognition, exposure and confidence. “I encourage young and old artists to enter, there is an amazing amount of hidden and known creative and cultural talent in our region,” she said. “Be bold, be courageous, give it a go, the Koori Mail Art Award has been developed for you.” It is a non-acquisitive award that is free to enter. The winner will be announced at Lismore Regional Gallery on Saturday, December 4. The winning work and finalist works will be on exhibition at the gallery from December 4 to January 30. Entries are open now at www.lismoregallery. org. Please contact the Lismore Regional Gallery if assistance is needed with submissions on 6627 4600, or email: art.gallery@lismore. nsw.gov.au.

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September 2, 2021

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Shaking up the real estate playbook in Casino FIRST National Real Estate says it is about to shake-up the Northern Rivers township of Casino with a new real estate playbook. Following the retirement of a longstanding former First National principal, Ian Savins, the township’s dominant franchise real estate agency has seized the opportunity to ‘unfranchise’ itself and launch First National Real Estate Casino. With nearly 50 years of experience between them, First National Real Estate Casino co-principals, Mark Formiggan and Kel Gunther are looking forward to carrying the First National brand to new heights, after a more than 30-year presence in Casino. They plan to deliver new marketing technologies that will ‘shake up the real estate playbook locally’. ‘First National Real Estate is a household name in the Northern

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LOCKDOWN AWARDS ‘FRUITFUL’ FOR LOCAL MARKETING AGENCY BALLINA-based marketing agency, Barefruit Marketing, was awarded the 2021 Business Excellence in Business and Professional Services award on Friday evening, proving that not even the statewide lockdown could dampen their spirits. The Ballina Chamber of Commerce honoured local businesses for their excellence by inviting entrants of the 2021 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards to tune in to the local community radio station Paradise FM and celebrate this year’s winners within the Ballina Business Community. The entire Barefruit Marketing team dressed in their fancy award threads (from the waist up) for the ‘virtual awards’ and tuned into a team Zoom and Paradise FM, excitedly anticipating the announcement – with

bubbles at the ready. Thrilled and emotional, the Barefruit team were awarded 2021 Business Excellence in Business and Professional Services and were highly commended in the category Excellence in Small Business. The competition was high going head-to-head against other local enterprises including consulting agencies, real estate, and mortgage broking services. “We might be a small agency, but we’re ‘perfectly formed’, producing creative

work on par with city-based agencies,” agency co-founder and director Evan Harding said. “The results speak for themselves, as clients around the country have trusted us to achieve their objectives for over nine years. “Being recognised for our achievements over the last 12 months during our most challenging year is something we are really proud of. “The effect of the pandemic on the economy and our clients meant we had do things differently so having a ‘virtual

awards’ night wasn’t going to impact our celebrations.” Barefruit devises and implements marketing strategies for their clients, including branding, TV commercials, print advertising, online marketing, websites, event management, PR, social media, direct marketing and more. While the team is based in Ballina, they work with clients locally and across Australia. “We have assembled a team of internationally experienced professionals, each passionate about producing high quality marketing solutions, all from our Ballina office, or currently from home,” Mr Harding said. “We have an eye for what looks great and an attention to detail. We love what we do and we’re proud to call Ballina ‘home’.”

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methodologies not seen before in Casino will stimulate competition and create more choice for residents. ‘The traditional real estate playbook has changed. Demographics have shifted and we want to offer homeowners and landlords new ways of reaching buyers and tenants with active intent, reducing costs for our clients, delivering more exposure, and being more client-centric in the process’ said Mr Formaggin. First National Real Estate has more than 350 offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. In the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales, there are offices in Casino, Lismore, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Pottsville, Murwillumbah, Iluka Woombah, Yamba, Evans Head, Byron Bay, Ballina and Coffs Harbour.

LISMORE SHOW A NO-GO THE 2021 North Coast National has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. President John Gibson made the announcement to show members and supporters last week. “We regret to announce that the 2021 North Coast National has been cancelled due to Covid-19,” Mr Gibson wrote. “We understand the community’s disappointment that this event has now been cancelled for a second consecutive year. However, the safety of our community and exhibitors must always be our first priority. “We know that many people, rely on the show to generate an income, keep their knowledge and interests current and make and strengthen their friendships. We also know that the show is a safe and fun place for our community to come together and celebrate.

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Leaders join to urgently call for regional solution to border crisis Political leaders from across the political spectrum joined together today to urgently call for the establishment of a Tweed Cross Border Community Zone as a solution to combat the growing border crisis. The proposed zone would be established in the Tweed local government area as a pilot, with it to be expanded to surrounding LGAs should it prove successful. The call followed a meeting today between Mayor of Tweed Chris Cherry (independent), Tweed MP Geoff Provest (Nationals), Ballina MP Tamara Smith (Greens), Lismore MP Janelle Saffin (Labor) and Ballina MLC Catherine Cusack (Liberal) in a show of bi-partisan support to work together for the benefit of the region. The group unanimously agreed to support and empower Tweed MP Geoff Provest to make urgent representations

on their behalf to the NSW Premier and Deputy Premier to engage the NSW Cross Border Commissioner, in conjunction with Regional NSW and Tweed Shire Council, to develop a proposal to establish a pilot cross border community zone around the Tweed LGA. Speaking on behalf of the leaders, Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the group discussed the current

impacts of the border closure on the Northern Rivers and an urgent path forward for the region. “Every day we’re hearing case after case of the dire impacts the border closure is having on our families and businesses across the Northern Rivers,” Cr Cherry said. “We cannot sit by and watch our communities crumble like this. We have to work together

to forge a solution that works for the benefit of all – while ensuring we maintain a COVID-Safe community moving forward. “The combination of lockdown and hard border closure means our residents and businesses are experiencing extremely harsh restrictions. Some business owners are unable to physically access their own premises, the

construction industry is completely shut down and there are no ‘buddy bubbles’ even for immediate family members and partners.” The proposed Tweed Cross Border Community Zone is in keeping with a letter sent by Cr Cherry to the premiers of NSW and Queensland last week calling for the establishment of checkpoints on the southern and western

extremities of the Tweed. This would replace the hard border control on the Queensland border at Coolangatta, Numinbah and Tomewin, allowing Tweed residents to return to work, hospitals and schools, while adhering to existing public health orders. Should the initial pilot prove successful, the zone could be expanded to include the Byron, Ballina and Lismore LGAs and potentially be a model for other border or strategic regions in the state. “We understand this solution is out of the box and will create a new ‘cliff face’ to the south of the Tweed, but we need to try something urgently,” Cr Cherry said. “Statistics show this would be the best solution for the region and could allow the northern NSW economy to return to normality - as much as that is possible - in these current times.”

Young lives saved as Nipper Local writer awarded fellowship completes first ever rescue

UP-AND-COMING Far North Coast branch Nipper Jack Keough says he “didn’t want anyone to get hurt” after he bravely fought against a strong tide to rescue two surfers in the Richmond River last Friday. The nine-year-old Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC member completed his first ever rescue after he noticed the pair, of no more than 12 years old - struggling against the current on their surfboards and took it on himself to guide them back to safer waters. “I was thinking to myself ‘What do I do?’. I saw them and knew I had to do something

as I didn’t want anyone to get hurt,” Jack recounted. “I just remembered all my board training and swam out to them.” “One of the young girls Jack rescued was on her back when he got there. She was starting to panic,” Jack’s mother, Sue added. Having been a Nipper since Under 8s and regularly participating in bi-weekly board training over the summer, Jack was well equipped to understand the dangers of the situation. He showed his technical skill as well, in executing the rescue without any issues. “He was with his older sister, Madison at the time,” Ms Keough

continued. “Madison was on a Nipper board, one of the fibreglass ones, and Jack was on a foam surfboard. “My kids were the only two when they first went in the water, then the two others came on surfboards and it was obvious they weren’t as confident in the water. “Jack and Madison kept an eye on them and when they started getting pushed out by the tide, Jack switched boards with Madison and paddled over to them.” It’s a fantastic ending to a story that could’ve been so different without Jack’s efforts – efforts Sue believes are reflective of not only his training, but his choice in how he spends his free time. “His favourite TV show to watch is Bondi Rescue,” Sue said, with a smile. “He just sits in front of the tele and watches so intently.”

NOVELIST and Walkley Award-winning journalist Robert Drewe has been awarded the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund Writers Fellowship, valued at $80,000. The fellowship was designed to support Australian writers at the top of their field to create new and important works. The Bangalow writer joins award-wining non-fiction writer Anna Krien in the fellowship. Mr Drewe will be writing a novel Nimblefoot, which is based on Australia’s first international sporting hero of “pedestrianism” (walking matches). It follows his wild endeavours, which included becoming a jockey and winning the Melbourne Cup riding the coincidently named Nimblefoot in 1870. Mr Drewe has published eight novels, including The Drowner, which won the Premier’s Literary Prize in every state, the Australian Book of the

Year Prize, and was voted one of the 10 best international novels of the decade. He has also produced short stories and memoirs that have won state, national and international prizes, some of which have been adapted for film, television radio and theatre. The panel was impressed by the quality of Drewe’s writing: a powerful and vital voice informs his proposed novel, in which the story and characterisation were distinctive, exciting and properly original. “The fellowship means a huge deal to me and my writing,” Mr Drewe said.

“With its encouragement I can complete the big imaginative novel - one set all around Australia -- that has gripped me for the past five years.” Copyright Agency CEO Adam Suckling said the Cultural Fund Fellowships provided crucial financial support to Australian authors at a time when funding and financial security is at a premium. “The fellowships support our seasoned writers to create new and ground-breaking work on important topics that enrich our lives and contribute to Australia’s literary landscape by tapping into uniquely Australian narratives and new perspectives on Australian life,” Mr Suckling said. “The calibre of this year’s applicants was outstanding, reflecting the extraordinary writing talent we have in this country.” The fellowships are assessed by independent peers from the writing and publishing sector.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 25

RECORD SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR

VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

A record emergency relief package of $18.8 million will be delivered by the NSW Government in the latest boost to support vulnerable members of our community during the latest COVID outbreak. Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward said the package will focus on the 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern to give urgent help to those experiencing hardship. “The NSW Government knows this support is needed right now. This is the largest package of funding delivered during this current outbreak which supports local organisations to help those who need it most,” Mrs Ward said. “We know these are incredibly tough times for vulnerable members of our community including recent migrants, young people and seniors. “This package responds to feedback from our daily discussions with community and religious leaders who have told us more support is urgently needed.”

The $18.8 million package will help grassroots organisations deliver emergency food relief, promote vaccination and testing services, and provide culturally appropriate support and care to diverse communities. This will include support services by organisations that are already well connected to community needs, including culturally specific case workers. The package includes a $13 million grants program delivering emergency relief through not-for-profit and multicultural community organisations, as well as local councils. Local community groups are now eligible to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to deliver grassroots projects supporting vulnerable communities. It also includes $4 million for ongoing multicultural communications, including interpreting and translation services, to deliver critical health messages. Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said it was vital the NSW Government partnered with local councils in

response to the current outbreak. “Local councils know where their communities are hurting and how best they can be supported during this very difficult time,” Mrs Hancock said. “Grants of up to $250,000 for the 12 local councils of concern will enable them to deliver tailored programs and services to help build resilience in their communities including translators and case workers.” This package is in addition to existing NSW Government support during the current outbreak, including $6.25 million to help support temporary visa holders, particularly asylum seekers, $4 million for multicultural communications and $750,000 for grassroots COVID-support grants for multicultural projects. Grants of up to $30,000 for local organisations are now open. Other grant streams as part of the $13 million package will open soon. For more information, see https://multicultural. nsw.gov.au/

APPLICATIONS FOR MAYORAL FUND NOW APPLICATIONS are now open for the Byron Shire Mayoral Fund and schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations and even individuals are invited to apply. Mayor Michael Lyon said the aim of the fund was to help with small expenses, generally related to providing some sort of service or project

in the community. “We are not looking for applications for large amounts of money, rather successful applicants in the past have asked for small amounts for things like sponsorship, school awards, environment programs such as tree planting, advertising for not-for-profit events and community programs for groups including youth,”

Cr Lyon said. “I know that any sort of financial help is welcomed by these groups of people, especially if they rely on fund-raising to enable them to provide their service.” Information and the application form for the Mayoral Fund is on council’s website. Applications close on September 17, 2021.

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If you live in northern NSW or on the Mid North Coast, Healthy North Coast wants to hear about your health and healthcare experiences, including accessing and using local health services. As a valued community member, your voice matters. It can help identify what is working well, and importantly, where there may be service gaps or opportunities for further improvement. Our Speak Up health survey is your chance to contribute to our research and make a real difference to yourself, your family, and your community. ‘We’re asking local residents to tell us about their health and the health services where they live,’ said Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Officer, Julie Sturgess. ‘The Speak Up survey is something we do every three years. The feedback we receive helps us to prioritise

areas of need and deliver essential health services to the most vulnerable in our communities. ‘We’d love people to have their say and help us understand what’s working and what’s not when it comes to health on the North Coast.’ The 2021 Speak Up survey was launched on 16 August and remains open until 16 September. It will take around 15-20 minutes to answer the questions. All answers are anonymous and completely confidential. Ms Sturgess said one of the outcomes of the 2018 survey had been its highlighting of the difficulty of accessing mental health and alcohol and other drugs treatment services in parts of the North Coast. This led to funding a new service, Connect to Wellbeing – a one-stopshop with a single phone number where people can connect with the support they need. The 2018 survey findings also directly led to the funding of

other new services and the expansion of existing programs. Survey findings provided information and assisted in the development of resources for GPs to help support vulnerable populations to manage their mental health and wellbeing, including youth, the general population, and the LGBTQI community. ‘Having a community voice at the centre of health care planning and decision making is essential in achieving better health on the North Coast,’ Ms Sturgess said. At the end of the survey, participants can enter a prize draw for one of 20 x $100 cash cards. Terms and conditions apply. Visit Speak Up at www. hnc.org.au/speakup/ to find out more and provide your feedback today.

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September 2, 2021

26 NEWS Making the most of every opportunity to

provide new homes for wildlife

EVERY year in the Byron Shire several large and mature trees die of old age, are damaged by lightning strike, or succumb to insects such as termites. When this happens, many trees are cut down, but Byron Shire Council staff only do this as a last resort. “We must, of course, fell or heavily prune trees to reduce the danger of falling limbs as the trees deteriorate, but we always try to make the most of a bad situation,” open spaces technical officer Andy Erskine said. “We inspect the sick and damaged trees in our parks, or next to roads and look for every

opportunity to keep what we can for the sake of our wildlife. “If we can we retain the structure of the tree and then get creative, adding features that can act as habitat. “Our arborist contractors are very handy with chainsaws and they create niches, nooks and hollows that suit a whole range of wildlife including birds, possums and bats. Mr Erskine said they recently did this on a large eucalypt at Broken Head that had been killed by lightning. “Hopefully it will make a perfect new home for local creatures,” he said. “I am pleased to report that we have created new

homes for wildlife in damaged trees at Broken Head and Mullumbimby and the next project will be at Bangalow. “What council is doing is complementing the terrific work of Brunswick Valley Landcare with its Wildlife Safe Havens project that focuses on creating habitat for native animals and birds. “Making nesting boxes or new homes for native animals is also a great project for children during the lock-downs and disruptions caused by Covid-19.” Information about how to build wildlife/ habitat boxes is on the Brunswick Valley Landcare website.

FUNDING TO BRING LIFE BACK TO BUNGAWALBIN

THE Black Summer bushfires burnt through almost the Bungawalbin area in the Richmond Valley, devastating the local community and destroying habitats for threatened species. $368,696 in combined Federal and State Government funding has been announced to support environmental restoration across 17,620ha of public and private land. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this project would do important work to restore the natural environment and would also create jobs in the community. “The work will be a partnership between the local community, Bungawalbin Landcare, Bandjalang traditional owners and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service,” Mr Hogan said. “These projects

were identified by the community and are making a big difference locally.” State Nationals MP for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said the area was severely impacted by the Bora Ridge/ Myall Creek Rd fire in November of 2019. “The recovery work that has been undertaken since the fire by a number of community groups is nothing short of heroic,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The Nationals in Government have said from day one that this

crisis isn’t over when the news headlines fade, we keep working until communities fully recover and are better prepared for the next disaster.” The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package is one part of the $4.5 billion overarching bushfire support program co-funded by the Australian and NSW Governments for bushfire recovery, response, and preparedness in NSW. For further information, visit www.nsw.gov.au/ blerfund.

Apply for a Local Heritage Grant OWNERS of heritage properties in the Byron Shire can apply now for grants to help restore their pride and joy. The Local Heritage Places Grant program aims to raise awareness of heritage conservation, with a funding contribution from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. The focus for the 202122 Local Heritage Places Grants is conservation

works that enhance individual places and buildings and historic streetscapes, including in conservation areas, that will promote and foster community and visitor appreciation of the shire. Up to $1000 to $3000 in grants is available, depending on how many applications are received. Successful applicants will need to contribute one dollar for every dollar provided by

the grant. The restoration work must be completed by March 30, 2022. Visit the Local Heritage Places Grants page on Byron Shire Council’s website to download the funding guidelines and check if you are eligible. Complete the online application form and provide the supporting documents. Applications close September 24.

AUSTRALIA POST TO BOOST JOBS AND WEEKEND DELIVERIES AMID PARCEL SURGE

WITH extended lockdowns and parcel volumes hitting heights not seen since Christmas last year, Australia Post is introducing new measures to keep deliveries moving including a hiring blitz to boost staff numbers and ramp up weekend deliveries. Having already opened pop-up sites to help with processing Australia Post is set to recruit more than 4000 new team members nationally, with 3500 additional delivery roles (including 350 in regional areas) which includes more than 1000 drivers and 2100 staff to help sort parcels, as well as many new customer support roles based in Victoria and Queensland. With the most recent lockdowns across New South Wales and Victoria driving Australians to shop online in record numbers, Australia Post has confirmed that weekend deliveries

will remain in place from now until the end of the year, with up to half a million parcels delivered each weekend from now until Christmas. More than nine million Australians shopped online in the past financial year, with Australia Post’s 2021 Inside Online Shopping eCommerce report revealing almost 32 per cent growth year-onyear. Australia Post Executive General Manager, Community and Consumer Nicole Sheffield said that despite the challenges presented by Covid safety requirements, fewer passenger flights reducing air freight capacity and reliance on overseas postal and delivery services, while customer may be experiencing some delays, most parcels were still arriving on time. “Our posties and drivers have been out there since March last year often delivering on most days like it’s

Christmas, and we know that Australians are relying on us more than ever and will continue to in the coming months, which is why we’re putting some key measures in place to be ready for our biggest Christmas ever,” Ms Sheffield said. Ms Sheffield said that it was all part of a two-pronged focus of delivering for Australians, while keeping our people and communities safe. “We’ve introduced a series of measures to keep our people and customers safe, so while it means there might be some slight delays, Australians should know we’re working harder than ever to keep delivering their parcels safely.” The best way for Australia Post customers to keep track of deliveries and any impacts to the network is by downloading the Australia Post App or by visiting www. auspost.com.au/serviceupdates.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 27

EXTENSION TEMPERED WITH

RESTRICTED FREEDOMS

PRICKLY PROBLEM FOR COUNCIL CREW

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It may not have come as a surprise that regional NSW had its lockdown extended ending at 11.59pm on 10th September, 2021. With the number of Covid-19 cases still going north and concerns centring around western NSW, the Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement last Thursday. This was balanced with the news that from 13th September, 5 adults will be allowed to gather outdoors if they have been vaccinated. “We are on a knife’s edge in the regions,” said Deputy Premier John Barilaro. “Our sewage surveillance is showing fragments where there are no known cases. “It is a tinderbox waiting to explode and while I apologise to those areas that don’t have cases, the reason you may not have cases is because of the restrictions in place.” Extension North Coast politicians were quick to send out rallying words to a disappointed population. “Like all residents in the Northern Rivers (and regional NSW) I’m disappointed that the statewide lock down will continue for another fortnight,” said Northern Rivers Nationals MLC Ben Franklin. “I understand that people’s relationships, businesses and lives are under enormous pain and stress because of the unique and very challenging set of circumstances we all find ourselves in at the moment. “I’ve advocated for the position and priorities of our region to many senior members of the Government over the past week, and I particularly want to acknowledge and thank Deputy Premier John Barilaro with whom I am working closely to try to lift the lockdown for the Northern Rivers in a fortnight’s time. “As long as we continue to have no

WHEN a Kyogle Council works crew

arrived on a job site last week and found a hole in the surface of the road, they thought a faulty pipe was to blame. But, as it turns out, that was only part of the problem. On further investigation, they found that an echidna had burrowed further under the road, impacting the stability of the road surface.

The work crew carefully dug back to a point where they were close enough to the echidna for a representative from WIRES to rescue him and relocate him to a safer place. The work crew named the prickly little fellow Sid the Echidna. Sid is pictured with Adam, one of council’s civil construction apprentices.

$2.2 MILLION BRIDGE Deputy Premier John Barilaro announces regional NSW lockdown extension.

cases in our region, I believe that ending the lockdown in two weeks’ time is critical for residents, businesses and communities alike.” Mr Franklin said he is also working with the Deputy Premier, Cross Border Commissioner and others to push the Queensland Government to soften their current border rules. Clarence MP, Chris Gulaptis also shared his disappointment he added a glimmer of hope. “While this is disappointing, there is every chance it will then be lifted if there are no local cases in the coming days,” he said. “The NSW Premier said despite stabilisation of COVID cases across the regions, the extended lockdown was necessary as a level of caution to prevent further outbreaks. “I have spoken to Premier Gladys Berejiklian who says our concerns are being taken into account and to Deputy Premier John Barilaro asking him to pressure Queensland to ease its over-the-top border restrictions. The border bubble that was in operation last year worked well and I believe that should be re-established. Freedoms Now that the NSW population has hit the target of six million jabs Premier Berejiklian said she was pleased to announce certain freedoms for those who have been fully vaccinated. Following consultation with Dr Kerry Chant and her team, as well as the

NSW Chief Psychiatrist Dr Murray Wright, the following individual freedoms will be allowed for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. From 12.01am, Monday, 13 September for those who live in regional areas, outdoor gatherings of up to five people (including children, all adults must be vaccinated) will be allowed in a person’s LGA or within 5km of home. “We are so grateful for every person who comes forward to get vaccinated because the more jabs we get into arms, the sooner we can lift restrictions,” Ms Berejiklian said. “We appreciate the community’s patience in the lead up to 13 September, this additional time will allow the recent surge of vaccines to take effect.” As part of the roadmap when the following targets are hit, freedoms will be as follows: • 70 per cent full vaccination: a range of family, industry, community and economic restrictions to be lifted for those who are vaccinated. • 80 per cent full vaccination: further easing of restrictions on industry, community and the economy. The government is also investigating trials of certain industries in coming months, as a proof-of-concept measure to prepare the businesses to open up and operate in a COVIDsafe way.

WORK BEGINS

Work has begun on a $2.2 million project to replace a timber bridge severely damaged by fires and flood in recent years. The Clouds Creek Bridge, on the Armidale Rd between Nymboida and Tyringham, has been out of action since the 2019-20 bushfires. After fires made the five-span crossing unsafe, a temporary bridge was installed, but

floods in 2020 put this out of action for a time. Construction company Coastal Works was contracted by Clarence Valley Council for assistance after the twin disasters, reconstructing the temporary low-level crossing that had been partially washed away. Last week works began demolishing the severely damaged timber bridge, which will be replaced with a new

concrete structure. The new bridge will be stronger, wider and more durable, with a predicted 100-year lifespan, which require less routine maintenance. The new bridge will also be safer for road users. It has been funded and supported by the Australian Government Bushfire Recovery Fund.

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

CATS don’t eat junket & prunes… ‘LEEMO CAT’ writing...hmmm... Mum Jane’s efforts in terms of CREATIVE cooking to occupy herself (AND me) during COVID have been, quite frankly, bloody atrocious. Mum’s total ignorance about sourdough bread (the ‘flavour’ of COVID cooking in 2020) is a loaf of bread left around in our house ‘somewhere’ (the last one was in our shed) for too long… so it turns ‘sour’ with unattractive green mouldy flecks. She has terrifyingly turned to OTHER things. Junket with stewed prunes...gross! Jelly with apricot bits. Boring! Tapioca Pudding…blerrrrk! The worst parts are her feeble efforts to tempt me with some of this stuff. Have you ever heard of a Cat that eats junket & prunes? NUP? Didn’t think so. Unfortunately, Mum has advised me that SOME cats can eat MANY things and that I should not be so totally ungrateful or dismissive of foods presented to me in these dire times. “Leems, did you know that some cats actually enjoy eating fruit...Apples, Bananas, Blueberries,

Strawberries & Seedless Watermelon”. NUP, I didn’t. NOR do I wish to be part of Mum’s appalling cooking and food presentation experiments. OMG, she continued to ramble on...“Leems, most cats can eat jelly and truly have no problem with it, but it must be done with moderation. Grape jelly is not permitted ‘cos grapes can be toxic to cats.” Oh, well yippety doo hurrah... am I expected to take all this nonsense in and start eating jelly AND bananas instead of proper cat menus? NUP! Not gonna happen. By this time, listening to Mum’s ‘pretension’ about being some sort of quasiqualified cat dietician was becoming very humdrum. I bit her right ankle on the hurty part and climbed quickly up the Jacaranda tree into the highest limb ever. Wheww. (PS... by this time I had also been told that I cannot eat chocolate as it contains milk and theobromine... crikey...I do like a lick of chocolate every now & then... what is my life coming to ref. my food? Mum spied me up the tree and coaxed me down after scraping her arm in a pathetic attempt to ‘catch’ me. I felt sorry for the poor old lady, made my way down with grace and dignity, jumped into her arms, sucked up and gave her a huge hug and face lick and asked “Mum...what’s for dinner?” Mum’s response was… “Leems, are you aware that everything in life is only for NOW and things can change in a heartbeat. Think about it”. So therefore it’s jelly for dinner. Aaargh. Nite, Leemo

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed news that all children aged 12 to 15 are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with bookings opening on 13 September. Earlier this month, the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) gave provisional approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be delivered to 12- to 15-year olds. Shortly after, the RACGP spoke out in support of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) issuing a new recommendation that vulnerable children groups were eligible to receive the vaccine. Expanding eligibly to all 12- to 15-year-olds comes at an opportune time, with the Delta COVID-19 variant striking many young people in Victoria and NSW - including those aged 16 and under. RACGP President Dr Karen Price welcomed the decision. “This is not a virus that only infects and hospitalises older people. It effects children too and we must vaccinate as many people who are eligible as fast as we can,” she said. “Just this week, we learned that authorities are increasingly concerned about the number of children being infected with COVID-19. Although they are less likely to suffer from serious effects, we have seen from international experience that when you have lots of COVID-19 cases the number of children in hospital rises significantly.” Dr Price encouraged parents and carers to talk with children about receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. “It is important to carefully explain to children that this vaccine will help keep them safe and protect vulnerable people in their community,” she said. “When discussing

the vaccine with their kids, parents and carers should point out that this vaccine is being delivered to children their age in numerous countries around the world. It may be helpful to mention that they have previously been given other vaccines for diseases such as polio and chickenpox. “Many patients, including children, are suffering from ‘information overload’ and may be a little confused as to why the eligibility requirements keep changing and why they should be vaccinated. However, I am confident that if parents and carers take the time to talk to children about why receiving this vaccine is important, they will be willing to roll up their sleeves. “This is a very daunting time for our children. Navigating those late childhood and early adolescent years is hard enough without the challenges of remote learning, news headlines of case numbers and seeing people in their life like their parents and teachers looking visibly distressed. “We must keep that in mind and do everything possible to reassure them and encourage them to get vaccinated. To all children 12 and over I say thank you for your patience, I know this must have been a very trying time and I trust that many of you will give a big ‘yes’ when asked if you are okay to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.” The RACGP President also urged Australians to consider young children when making their own decisions on getting vaccinated. “The reality is that for the time being children aged under 12 cannot be vaccinated,” she said. “At this stage, there is no vaccine approved for children under 12. They are less likely to suffer severe effects, but the number is far from negligible. The Delta strain is far more

infectious than earlier variants and striking populations who aren’t vaccinated, and that means our children. “Young children are often cared for by older people, such as grandparents, who are very vulnerable to severe effects if they contract COVID-19. Keep in mind too that there is emerging evidence of children under three being the most likely source of COVID-19 transmission within households. “Getting vaccinated is something we can do to protect young children who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine, so if you are eligible - please get yourself vaccinated as soon as possible. “Remind older family

members too not to wait any longer or to at least discuss with their GP if there is still some hesitation. If we vaccinate as many people as possible, we will limit transmissibility in our communities and protect the most vulnerable. “So, when facing the decision of whether to be vaccinated or not, please don’t just think about yourself. Think about those who don’t even have the option of being vaccinated and what your decision could mean for them. “Don’t forget that vaccination has always been about both the individual and the broader community.”

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Finalists in this year’s Green Innovation Awards for school sustainability projects will now have to wait to see which school has taken out the top gong. Awards founder and co-ordinator Dr. Bridie Cullinane told The Northern Rivers Times the streamed Awards Ceremony - scheduled for this Wednesday August 25, has been delayed while schools are shut down as part of the statewide Covid 19 lockdown. “We’ve had to delay

the finals event until schools return. We now have it scheduled for the 3rd of November,” Dr Cullinane said. This year’s finalists in the Green Innovation Awards include St Ambrose Catholic School Pottsville, Bexhill Public School, Tregeagle Public School, Goolmangar Public School and Empire Vale Public School.

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Skills and training boost during lockdown THOUSANDS of people across the North Coast had made use of the skills and training pathways made available by the Federal Government, Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. Mr Hogan marked National Skills Week, from August 23-29, by reminding the community of the incredible opportunities of a skilled career. “These opportunities are guaranteed by the Federal Government

which is backing Australians to take up new skills with the highest spend on skills and training in Australia’s history, $6.4 billion just this financial year,” Mr Hogan said. “This includes a two-

year extension of the $2 billion JobTrainer fund, offering free or low-fee training to Australians, jointly funded with state and territory governments. “To date the JobTrainer fund has

supported over 230,000 Australians upskill and break into new career opportunities. “Given the massive demand for skilled workers it is also a great reminder that it is never too late to take up a

new trade or to upskill through our world-class vocational education and training sector.” Mr Hogan said National Skills Week had seen events and webinars held across the country aiming to help

Australians unlock their potential and gain real skills for real careers. “Whether it was on nation-building projects like the Pacific Highway, in TV programs like ‘The Block’ or ‘MasterChef’, or indeed in the seemingly endless streams on Instagram and TikTok, everywhere you look Australians are making a difference by doing incredible things with world-leading skills developed here in our backyard,” he said.

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The TV-watching show phenomenon, which has had 15 different offshoots around the world, returns tonight for its 14th Australian season. Fans have lapped up the TV-talk spectacle for the past six years, but there’s obviously something special about the fly-on-the-wall doco slash comedy when old stars decide to make a triumphant return after calling it quits. In tonight’s season premiere, fan favourites and original TV aficionados, Adam and Symon, take their seats back at the couch for their unique analysis and reactions to the past week’s TV shows. Mick and Di, as well as Lee (pictured above) and Keith return, with some families, including the Silberys, participating via Zoom.

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After almost two months of feverishly tuning in three nights a week, the moment fans have been speculating about has arrived: the winner will be crowned. With their pride and a whopping $500,000 on the line, which contestant will leave the final tribal council as the Sole Survivor? The spectacle of pure determination, manipulation and brute strength has seen the 24 contestants push themselves to their absolute limits in the outback of Cloncurry, Queensland. Even host Jonathan LaPaglia (pictured), who “couldn’t speak it was so hot” at times, wasn’t immune from the harsh conditions. Billed as a battle between brains and brawn, who will triumph?

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6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Woman Raised By Monkeys. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.30 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. H’lights. 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 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 10: Day session. 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 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 12.15 MOVIE: Deadly Vows. (2017, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round. Australia v China. Continued. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 The Living Room. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia: Spring Special. Millie Ross gets set up for spring. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate after a body is found covered in live rabbits at the Belville Small Pet Show. 10.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) The stakes intensify for Shaun. 11.00 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.20 The Vaccine. (R) Presented by Jeremy Fernandez. 11.35 Question Everything. (R) 12.05 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Search For Cleopatra. (PG) Archaeologists search for Cleopatra’s tomb. 8.30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: USA. (PG) Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Florida to look at some extraordinary homes. 9.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (M) Terry, Jake and Charles visit the Boyle family farm. Amy and Rosa help Captain Holt. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.55 Transplant. (Ma) 4.00 Dateline. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen. 8.30 MOVIE: Grease. (1978, PGa, R) A naive schoolgirl and a teenage rebel have a summer romance, and are then reunited at a California high school. However, their interactions are coloured by the preconceptions and expectations of her new friends, the Pink Ladies, and his gang, the T-Birds. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing. 10.55 To Be Advised. 12.00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Mv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers. From Cbus Super Stadium, Queensland. 9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus Penrith Panthers match, with NRL news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: Beirut. (2018, MA15+alv, R) In ’80s Beirut, a former US diplomat is asked to negotiate the release of a kidnapped former colleague. Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 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. Meet a dad whose story is extraordinary. Barry transforms a space into an accessible outdoor barbecue area. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by actors Stephen Fry, Amanda Seyfried, Michael J. Fox and Nina Sosanya, and chef Jamie Oliver. Dolly Parton performs I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 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 Last Night Of The Proms. 10.20 Gruen. 11.00 Doctor Who. 11.45 Art Works. 12.15am Brush With Fame. 12.45 QI. 1.15 Would I Lie To You? 1.45 30 Rock. 2.05 Reno 911! 2.30 Friday Night Dinner. 2.55 Man Like Mobeen. 3.15 Brush With Fame. 3.45 News Update. 3.50 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon RocKwiz. 12.55 Letterkenny. 2.00 Yokayi Footy. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 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 Hoarders. 9.20 Love And Sex In China. 10.30 Reset. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 1.50am News. 2.20 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 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: Mandy. (1952, PG) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties. 8.40 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Two Weeks Notice. (2002, PG) 12.35am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 12. Belgian 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 CSI. 5.00 ST: Next Gen.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.30 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 9.20 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 10.50 The Enigma Of Arrival. (2018, M, Mandarin) 12.55pm Offside. (2006, PG, Farsi) 2.35 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 4.40 The Secret Of Kells. (2009, PG) 6.10 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.00 Jetsons: The Movie. (1990) 9.30 Transcendence. (2014, M) 11.40 Farewell, My Queen. (2012, M, French) 1.35am Esteros. (2016, MA15+, Spanish) 3.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 The

Fishing Show. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 River To Reef: Retro. 8.30 Big Angry Fish. 9.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 10.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 10: Morning session. Noon A Football Life. 1.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 2.00 Storage Wars Canada. 3.00 Pawnography. 4.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 10: Afternoon session. 7.00 To Be Advised. 11.30 Family Guy. Midnight American Dad! 12.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 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. 5.30 MOVIE: Happy Feet 2. (2011, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018, MA15+) 11.45 Malcolm. 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.15 Kardashians. 2.10 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Surge. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.30 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 Seinfeld. 2.30 The Unicorn. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Charmed. 3.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 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. 11.00 When The River Runs Dry. Noon MOVIE: Backtrack Boys. (2018, M) 1.50 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Mustangs FC. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.10 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Map To Paradise. 10.20 Buwarrala Aryah. 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters International. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Flipping Vegas. 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 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Breakfast Show.

12.05pm Junior Vets. 12.30 Odd Squad. 12.55 Super Dinosaur. 1.15 Kung Fu Panda. 1.40 MythBusters Junior. 2.40 The Unlisted. 3.20 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Australia: The Wild Top End. 7.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018, PG) 8.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.55 Fruits Basket. 9.20 Sword Art Online. 9.45 Radiant. 10.10 Close.

1pm Come Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cellar Door: NZ. 2.30 Hemsley + Hemsley: Healthy & Delicious. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour China. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 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.

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 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 Jabba’s Movies. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 5.00 M*A*S*H. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 10: Night session. 10.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 10: Late night session. 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, September 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grand Designs: The Street. (Ml, R) 1.20 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 4.45 Landline. 5.15 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Cycling. UCI BMX World C’ships. H’lights. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. H’lights. 5.30 Tuskagee Airmen: Legacy Of Courage.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Qualifier Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Explore. 1.10 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 2.10 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Seafood Escape. (R) 7.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 8.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Bachelor Aust. (R) 1.45 The Living Room. (R) 2.45 The Dog House. (PG, R) 3.45 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.15 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.10 The Repair Shop. (R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Durrells. (PG) Louisa meets Spiros’ wife. 8.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals) Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as Christine’s story nears publication. 9.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain’s release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. 10.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mdlv, R) Part 1 of 4. 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (PG) 8.30 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG) 9.40 MOVIE: The King’s Speech. (2010, Ml, R) 11.45 The Family Law. (Ms, R) 12.45 MOVIE: Viceroy’s House. (2017, PGa, R) 2.40 MOVIE: The Bookshop. (2017, PGal, 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 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018, PGhv) Mavis surprises Dracula with a family holiday on a monster cruise ship. Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez. 9.00 MOVIE: X-Men: Days Of Future Past. (2014, Mlv, R) With mutants and humans facing extinction at the hands of a group of murderous robots, Wolverine is sent back in time to the ’70s to prevent their creation by stopping Mystique from assassinating a scientist. Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 9.45 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, Mlv, R) Samuel L. Jackson. 12.00 MOVIE: Burn After Reading. (2008, MA15+lv, 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. (PGl, R) The beach can be dangerous for tourists. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. 8.00 Ambulance. (Return) Follow crews from the North West Ambulance Service as they deal with all manner of crises. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Jamie follows a lead about a corrupt officer. 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 To Be Advised. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.30 Sammy J. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.40 Would I Lie To You? 12.10am Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 12.35 Bliss. 1.00 Fleabag. (Final) 1.30 Would I Lie To You? 2.00 Escape From The City. 2.50 News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. (2018, M) 2.30 Insight. 3.30 WorldWatch. 4.55 Seconds From Disaster. 6.40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 7.30 Forsaken Places. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 1.50am Dateline. 2.20 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. 12.30pm Our Town. 1.00 Weekender. 1.30 Creek To Coast. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 4.00 MOVIE: Arthur. (1981, PG) 6.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 7.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 11: Night session. 10.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 11: Late night session. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: The Happiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 12.15pm MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 2.40 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 5.25 MOVIE: The Italian Job. (1969, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. (2002, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round. Australia v China. Replay. Noon JAG. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 WhichCar. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.20 CSI. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 12. British Grand Prix. Replay. 3.40 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Adv Of Puss In Boots. 2.45 Radiant. 3.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 3.35 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 Slugterra. 9.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Secret Of Kells. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.20 Jetsons: The Movie. (1990) 9.50 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 11.55 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 2.05pm Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 3.55 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 6.05 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Another Round. (2020, Danish) 10.40 Arsene Lupin. (2004, M, French) 1.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Fishing And Adventure. 6.30 The Fishing Show. 7.30 Big Angry Fish. 8.30 World Surf Weekly. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 11: Morning session. Noon Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 11: Day session. 4.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 11: Afternoon session. 7.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Family Guy. Midnight American Dad! 12.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Malcolm. 2.40 Auction Hunters. 5.40 MOVIE: Zoom: Academy For Superheroes. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla. (2014, M) 9.50 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, M) Midnight Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules: Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky. 2.00 Auction Hunters. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Becker. 7.00 The Middle. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Becker. 11.00 Australian Survivor. 3pm Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 10.45 The Conners. 11.45 The Big Bang Theory. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 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. 6.25 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Australian Story. 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 Mystery Diners. 1.30 Living On The Veg. 2.30 Rhodes Across Italy. 3.30 Watts On The Grill. 4.30 Gourmet Express. 5.30 How To Cook. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 7.00 Born To Cook. 7.30 Yotam Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Feasts. 8.30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 2.25 Rugby Union. WA Premier Grade. 3.55 Bowls. SA Super League. 4.25 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 Sam Watson: The Street Fighting Years. 8.40 Incarceration Nation. 10.10 Coniston. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Kyal And Kara: Blue Lagoon Build. 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 4.30 Building Off The Grid. 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, September 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia: Spring Special. (R) 2.30 Praise. (R) 3.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 4.00 New Dads. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 5. H’lights. 3.30 Gymnastics. 2020 FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. H’lights. 5.30 Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Day 12: Day session. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 Explore. 1.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGan, R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl, R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Driven Not Hidden: Father’s Day Special. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGal) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: Home Planet. 8.30 The Newsreader. (Ml) A bomb goes off on Russell Street. 9.25 Traces. (Madl) Daniel faces a culpable homicide charge for the fire and wants to protect Phil’s reputation. 10.10 Les Norton. (Madl, R) 11.05 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R) 12.05 MOVIE: Human Flow. (2017, Ma, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Real Lawrence Of Arabia. (M) A look at Thomas Edward Lawrence. 9.10 Children Of 9/11: Our Story. (M) Part 1 of 2. 11.15 The Surrogates. (Mas, R) 12.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 1.10 False Confessions. (Malv, R) 2.55 Cannabis: Drug Or Miracle Medicine? (Mad, R) 3.55 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia 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. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (M) Ron Iddles takes a look at the 2011 disappearance and murder of Mandy Ahmadi. 10.00 The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi Bellfield. (Madv) Takes a look at Levi Bellfield. 12.00 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) A look at the Millennium Dome heist. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.00 The First 48. (Mav) 11.00 Prison Girls: Life Inside. (MA15+adlsv, R) 11.50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Man) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.05 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. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. The castaways continue their quest for the title of Sole Survivor in Cloncurry, Queensland. 8.45 FBI. (Mav) After a mass casualty incident at a New York City restaurant, the team scrambles to determine if it was racially motivated and if there was more than one gunman. Maggie notices troubling behavior from Elise. 11.35 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 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: Selling Sex. 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. 10.25 Beyond The Towers. 11.25 Magic And The Brain – The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. 12.25am Hitsville. 2.15 Live At The Apollo. 3.05 Grand Designs NZ. 3.50 News Update. 3.55 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon Miniseries: Deep Water. 1.00 First Contact. 2.00 The Carmichael Show. 2.55 Vogue Williams: My Anxious Life. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 The Point. 4.50 The Orville. 6.40 Planet Expedition. 7.40 The UnXplained. (Return) 8.30 Life And Death Row. 9.30 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 My Road To Adventure. Noon Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 1.00 Reno Rookie. 1.30 DVine Living. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.15 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 4.15 MOVIE: Maverick. (1994, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Air Crash Investigation. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Customs. 1.30 MOVIE: The Thousand Plane Raid. (1969, PG) 3.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Bledisloe Cup. Game 3. Australia v New Zealand. 6.00 2021 Bledisloe Cup Post-Match. 6.30 As Time Goes By. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Coroner. 9.40 Chicago P.D. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 Roads Less Travelled. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 Scorpion. 1.30pm Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.00 All 4 Adventure. 4.00 WhichCar. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 MOVIE: Crimson Tide. (1995, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Wow That’s Amazing. 3.05 Top Jobs For Dogs. 3.35 Junior Vets. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.40 Wishfart! 8.55 Slugterra. 9.15 Make It Pop! 9.40 Rage. 10.40 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Asterix And Obelix In Britain. Continued. (2012, PG, French) 7.00 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 9.10 Race. (2016, PG) 11.35 Arsene Lupin. (2004, M, French) 2pm Jetsons: The Movie. (1990) 3.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 5.20 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.30 Brad’s Status. (2017, M) 9.25 Nebraska. (2013, M) 11.35 One Thousand Ropes. (2017, M, Samoan) 1.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 Fishing And Adventure. 2.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 3.00 Fishing. Austn C’ships. AFC Barra. Replay. 3.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 Ultimate Fishing. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 MOVIE: Caddyshack. (1980, PG) 8.30 Paralympic Games: Closing Ceremony Build Up. 9.00 Paralympic Games: Closing Ceremony. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 MOVIE: Johnny English Reborn. (2011, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Daddy Day Care. (2003, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, M) 11.25 Outlaw. 12.20am Vanderpump Rules: Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky. 2.00 Road Trick. 2.30 Rivals. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 6.50 The Neighborhood. 7.40 The Middle. 8.40 Neighbours. 10.40 The Bachelor Australia. 1.25pm Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 1.55 The Dog House. 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 Charmed. 4.30 Home 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 The Brief. 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. 10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 12.30pm Living On The Veg. 1.30 Watts On The Grill. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 6.00 Amazon Taste. 7.00 Nigellissima. 7.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Football. WKFL Women’s. 11.15 Football. QAFL. 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 Art + Soul. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 First Footprints. 8.40 Bruce Lee: Be Water. 10.25 Going Places. 11.25 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.00 The Vanilla Ice Project. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Worst To First. 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 Fixer To Fabulous. 11.30 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, September 6 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 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, 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. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 2.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 2.35 Tony Robinson: Egyptian Tomb Hunting. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Final stage. H’lights. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: My Mother’s Secret. (2012, Mav, R) 2.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, 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 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 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 Beyond The Towers. (PGa) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Magic And The Brain – The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 12.05 Traces. (Madl, R) 12.50 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mdlv, R) 1.45 MOVIE: Walk With Me. (2017, G, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: 9/11: The Falling Man. (2006, M) 8.55 The Woman Who Wasn’t There. (Ml, R) The true story of Tania Head. 10.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Outlier. (MA15+l) 12.20 Reprisal. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Policing The Police. (Mav, R) 4.50 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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen helps Tommy through a personal emergency involving her husband. A man takes a hospital hostage in an attempt to save his child. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Station 19. (Mav) The crew is called to a cult gathering. 12.00 The Passage. (MA15+h, R) 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) 8.50 Under Investigation: Theo Hayez. (PGa) Presented by Liz Hayes. 9.50 100% Footy. (M) 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 The Arrangement. (Malsv) 12.10 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 and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panelists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+als, R) Performances from the Sydney Comedy Festival. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 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 QI. 8.30 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. 9.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Decoding Danger. 11.55 Escape From The City. 12.55am QI. 1.25 30 Rock. 1.45 Reno 911! 2.10 Friday Night Dinner. 2.35 Man Like Mobeen. 3.00 Brush With Fame. 3.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Basketball. WNBA. Dallas Wings v Atlanta Dream. 8.00 WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: The Longest Yard. (1974, M) 2.15 The Therapist. 2.45 New Girl. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hypothetical. (Final) 9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 My Road To Adventure. 11.00 The Bowls Show. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Miniseries: Cheat. 3.00 Sydney Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 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 Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947, PG) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 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 The Doctors. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 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. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 13. Dutch Grand Prix. Highlights. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 Walker, Texas Ranger. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm The Zoo. 2.40 The Unlisted. 3.20 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Wishfart! 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Make It Pop! 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 8.10 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 10.00 Another Round. (2020, M, Danish) 12.10pm Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 2.20 Race. (2016, PG) 4.45 My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 6.00 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 7.50 The Salvation. (2014, M) 9.30 Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 11.30 Passion. (2012, MA15+) 1.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Big Angry Fish. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 12.30 American Restoration. 2.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Pawnography. 3.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 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: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 11.00 Paranormal Caught On Camera. Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Friends. 10.00 The Unicorn. 10.30 The Conners. 11.00 The Neighborhood. Noon Charmed. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 The Unicorn. 11.30 The Conners. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 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 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cellar Door: NZ. 2.30 Hemsley + Hemsley. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Hairy Bikers Chocolate Challenge. 9.30 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Art + Soul. 2.45 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Hand Talk. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Australia’s Shame. 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 A Sale Of Two Cities. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mega Decks. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 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. 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 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 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, September 7 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 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 3.00 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. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 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 Going Places. (PG, R) 2.40 Tony Robinson: Egyptian Tomb Hunting. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Splendour And Misery: The Last Tsarinas. (R) 5.00 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: The Perfect Assistant. (2008, Ma, R) 2.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Malv, 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) 12.10 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 12.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (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. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back To Nature. 8.30 Juanita: A Family Mystery. (PG) Part 1 of 2. 9.30 Decoding Danger: Floods. (PG) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 Miriam’s Deathly Adventure. (Mal, R) 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 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 9/11: Escape From The Impact Zone. (R) 8.30 Insight. (R) Presented by Janice Petersen. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 The Jeff Bezos Empire: The Rise And Reign Of Amazon. (PGa, R) 1.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 2.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood. (2019, MA15+lv) A faded actor, who was best known for his role in TV Westerns, and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie. 12.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 9.50 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Reverie. (Mav) 12.10 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 and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (Final) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 9.15 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mals, R) Stand-up performances from comedians. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.10 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. 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.50 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 9.15 Bliss. 9.45 Rosehaven. 10.10 All My Friends Are Racist. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.15 The Games. 11.45 Superwog. 12.10am W1A. 12.40 Live At The Apollo. 1.10 30 Rock. 1.30 Reno 911! 1.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.35 Friday Night Dinner. 3.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon Panic: Untold Story Of The 2008 Financial Crisis. 2.05 Slingshot. 2.15 The Therapist. 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 Alone. (Return) 9.45 Unknown Amazon. 10.35 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. 2.00 Miniseries: Cheat. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 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 One Lane Bridge. 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 Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 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. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round. Vietnam v Australia. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 MOVIE: Starship Troopers. (1997, MA15+) 4.30 iFish. 5.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Unlisted. 2.55 Nowhere Boys. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.35 Little Lunch. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Wishfart! 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Make It Pop! 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am My Life As A Zucchini. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.15 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 8.15 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 10.15 Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 12.15pm Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 2.05 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 3.55 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 5.45 Max Richter’s Sleep. (2019, PG) 7.40 Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 9.30 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 12.30 American Restoration. 2.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Pawnography. 3.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.00 The Mike & Cole Show. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (Return) 10.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 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: Logan Lucky. (2017, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Jarhead. (2005, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon Charmed. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.55 Heywire. 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 ABC Late News. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30 Hemsley + Hemsley. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 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 Dolce Africa. 8.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 9.30 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Message From Mungo. 2.10 Urban Native Girl. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Mustangs FC. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. (Final) 6.30 First Footprints. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Living Black. 8.30 Rodman: For Better Or Worse. 10.25 Jackie Robinson. 11.25 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 Mega Decks. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 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: Yurts So Good. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Breakfast Show. 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 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, September 8 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 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, 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 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Dateline. (R) 2.40 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Hunt For The Kaiser’s Superfleet. (PGav, 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: The Wrong Neighbor. (2017, Mv, R) 2.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, 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) 12.10 Customs. (PGa, R) 12.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Australian Survivor. (Final, R) 2.45 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.00 Staged. (Mls, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Beyond The Towers. (PGa, R) 12.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.55 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R) 2.55 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 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail. (PG, R) 8.30 Princess Royal: Anne At 70. (PG, R) Explores the life of Anne, Princess Royal. 9.45 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Hunters. (M) 12.00 The Virus: What Went Wrong? (Mal, R) 1.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGaw, R) 2.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Nurses. (Ma) Nurse Hannah comforts an elderly man. 8.30 RFDS. (Mav) After a remote bush retrieval turns violent, the RFDS are caught in the crosshairs. 10.10 The Latest: Seven News. 10.40 Chicago Fire. (M) A 10-storey storage unit catches fire. 11.40 Surveillance Oz. (M, R) 12.05 First Dates Australia. (PGs, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.50 Paramedics. (Ma) Paramedics perform a high risk intervention. 9.50 Kings Cross ER. (PGdm, R) 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 BTK: A Killer Among Us. (MA15+asv, R) 12.10 Bluff City Law. (Ma, 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) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Mirror Mirror. Part 1 of 2. Todd Sampson explores the societal crisis of body image dissatisfaction. 9.00 Bull. (Mv, R) Bull assists Chunk when he represents a convict from his law school’s legal aid clinic who is accused of killing a guard while trying to escape from a prison transport. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.25 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (Final) 12.30am Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 1.30 30 Rock. 1.55 Reno 911! 2.15 Friday Night Dinner. 2.40 Man Like Mobeen. 3.25 News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon Donkmaster. 2.00 Stille Nacht. 2.15 The Therapist. 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 MOVIE: Jane Got A Gun. (2015, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: Shaun Of The Dead. (2004, MA15+) 12.10am 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 Miniseries: Cheat. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 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. 10.50 Bones. 12.50am M*A*S*H. 2.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 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: Champions. (1984, PG) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.10 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 An Unexpected Killer. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Destination Dessert. 8.30 Snap Happy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 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. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 13. Dutch Grand Prix. Highlights. 3.10 48 Hours. 4.05 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Make It Pop! 9.40 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Thief Lord. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.50 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 8.40 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 10.30 The Salvation. (2014, M) 12.10pm Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 2.10 My Life As A Zucchini. (2016, PG) 3.25 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 5.25 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 7.30 Aligarh. (2015, M, Hindi) 9.40 Maggie’s Plan. (2015, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Graveyard Carz. 2.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.30 Pawnography. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 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. (Return) 9.10 Australia’s Sexiest Tradie. (Premiere) 10.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Auction Hunters. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 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: The Whole Nine Yards. (2000, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Old School. (2003, MA15+) 11.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.30 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon Charmed. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 The King Of Queens. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.35pm ABC News Day. 3.00 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 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30 Hemsley + Hemsley. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Giada. 8.00 Heart And Soul. 8.30 Taste Of The Sea. 9.00 Seafood Odyssey. 9.30 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Jackie Robinson. 2.55 Follow The Rock. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 The South Sydney Story. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.35 Over The Black Dot. 9.35 NITV News Update. 9.45 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Building Off The Grid: Yurts So Good. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Restoration Man. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Mega Decks. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 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. 11.00 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY, September 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Back To Nature. (R) 11.00 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Going Places. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 The Great Train Robbery: The Hidden Tapes. (PGl, 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: Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. (2017, Mav) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Explore. (R) 12.15 Customs. (PGa, 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 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 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 9/11: Life Under Attack. (Mal) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business. (R) 11.35 Hokusai: Old Man Crazy To Paint. (R) 12.40 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.10 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 8.30 9/11: The Unheeded Warning. A look at the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 9.30 9/11 Kids. 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Criminal Planet. (MA15+dv) 12.30 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+a, R) 3.25 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes. (R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (Mlv, 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. (PGas) 8.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009, PGls, R) An editor gets engaged to her assistant to get a green card so she can continue working in the US. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 12.20 MOVIE: Dangerous Attraction. (2000, MA15+sv, R) Andrea Roth. 2.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Reported Missing: George. (Mal, R) A look at the case of George Richardson. 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) 12.05 World’s Worst Flights. (Ma, 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) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Mirror Mirror. Part 2 of 2. Todd Sampson explores the societal crisis of body image dissatisfaction. 9.00 Gogglebox. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Mads, R) A young Italian woman goes missing. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 Question Everything. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.25 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25am Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. 1.20 Magic And The Brain – The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. 2.20 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 3.05 30 Rock. 3.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch. Noon Donkmaster. 2.00 Calling. 2.15 The Therapist. 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 Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. (Final) 11.00 The Feed. 11.30 Late Programs.

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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 Miniseries: Cheat. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 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 Late Programs.

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 Keeping Up Appearances. 12.40 As Time Goes By. 1.15 Days Of Our Lives. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 MOVIE: The Young Ones. (1961) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Tipping Point. 8.30 MOVIE: Munich. (2005, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 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 To Be Advised. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 NCIS. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

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6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Ace My Space. 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. 9.25 Make It Pop! 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Date With An Angel. Continued. (1987, PG) 6.05 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 8.00 Max Richter’s Sleep. (2019, PG) 10.00 Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 11.50 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 1.40pm Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 3.45 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 5.40 Martian Child. (2007) 7.40 Café Society. (2016, M) 9.30 I Am Love. (2009, MA15+, Italian) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Pawn Stars. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Storage Wars Canada. 12.30 American Restoration. 2.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Pawnography. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Elysium. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Auction Hunters. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. 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: Battle Los Angeles. (2011, M) 10.50 Young Sheldon. 11.20 America’s Top Dog. 12.20am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon Charmed. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Unicorn. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Neighborhood. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 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. 11.55 Heywire. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30 Bonacini’s Italy. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Free Range Cook. 4.30 Bake With Anna. 5.00 Destination Flavour. 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. 8.00 Nigellissima. 8.30 Gino’s Italian Escape. 9.00 Barefoot Contessa. (Return) 9.30 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Bamay. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Mustangs FC. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Red Chef Revival. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.10 Road Open. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: American Gangster. (2007, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Masters Of Flip. Noon Real Estate Wars. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Island Life. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mega Decks. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 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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!"#$%&"'(")*%()(+,-"#).(/)-0(%12#-',3& Free online sessions that give students the opportunity to talk directly with a farmer, complete quizzes and learn more about where their food comes from will be delivered as part of Australian Good Meat’s ‘Smart Farming’ virtual classroom program for Term 3 2021. Tailored specifically for either lower or upper primary school students, the curriculum-aligned classes provide a perfect introduction to key topics such as food production, sustainable farming practises and the types of farming technology being used in Australian red meat production. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Group Stakeholder Collaboration Manager, Samantha Jamieson, said MLA’s virtual classroom program aimed to expand primary school students’ understanding of the Australian red meat and livestock industry. “Smart Farming virtual classrooms provide a fun, interactive educational experience bringing

with using sustainable practises and regenerative farming methods to manage a modern farm. Technology on the farm Technology has come a long way and this session covers how farming technology has changed in Australia, the types of technology farmers use and how this technology improves their farming business.

Australian cattle, sheep and goat farmers direct to the classroom for students to learn more about Australian farming and where their food comes from,” Ms Jamieson said. “Hosted by a teacher and red meat producer, the classes are aligned to the school curriculum and provide insights into sustainable farming, ag-tech, nutrition and the types of jobs in the red meat industry to deliver a true paddock to plate story.

“Given the increased need for online learning, the livestreamed virtual classrooms have become even more valuable, allowing students to continue learning about the red meat and livestock industry from the classroom or at home. “With many young people not really understanding where their food comes from, ultimately this initiative is about educating students on the progressive and sustainable practices used

Personalised, Individual Pet Cremations To many of us, our pets have a special place in our lives. We care for them and in return they give us unconditional devotion and companionship. They win their way into our hearts and get so close they become part of the family. We have many special memories of our pets and the grief suffered through the loss of a pet is the same as for any close companion. At Cedardale Park Pet Crematorium we offer a service to pet lovers who

would like to do a little more for their precious pets. Cedardale Park is able to offer a local council approved pet cremation service. This service begins with the collection of your beloved pet from your home or your vet. Collection will take place as promptly as is possible with the ashes returned to you in your choice of urn. If there are any special requests, we will endeavour to accommodate them. We only do individual

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Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 24 AUGUST THERE were 303 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 24th August 2021. Another smaller yarding for Grafton’s weekly Fat Cattle Sale. Apart from some good cows and bulls, the quality and condition was back compared to previous weeks. The few good cows on oﬀer sold dearer by 5-10c/kg, with most cows making well over 300c/kg. The market for young cattle was cheaper for most sales, however this was certainly quality related. Sale Highlights include: A/c AL Clark sold Angus/Charolais Cross Steers 506.2c/kg averaged 349kg $1,766.64 p/hd.

A/c WH & SL Clay sold Angus Steers 490.2c/kg averaged 415kg - $2,034.33 p/ hd. A/c Evan & Peta Bollard sold an Angus Steer 480c/kg weighed 460kg - $2,208.00. A/c D Corfe sold a Hereford Heifer 358.2c/kg weighed 615kg - $2,202.93. A/c P Brotherson sold an Angus Cow 360c/kg weighed 635kg - $2,286.00. A/c CO Austen & Sons sold an Angus Cow 359.2c/kg weighed 605kg $2,173.16. A/c RJ Farmer sold a Brahman Cross Cow 356.2c/kg weighed 610kg $2,172.82. A/c SJ & JA Pereira sold Brahman

Cross Cows 358.2c/kg averaged 508.3kg $1,820.85 p/hd. A/c Barry Goodenough sold a Brahman Bull 300c/kg weighed 850kg - $2,550.00. A/c Benrose P/Ship sold a Charolais Bull 300c.kg weighed 830kg - $2,490.00. A/c DM Harrison sold Limousin Cross Vealer Heifers 568.2c/kg averaged 242.5kg - $1,377.89 p/hd.

A/c D Newton sold Charolais Vealer Steers 626.2c/kg averaged 217.5kg $1,361.99 p/hd. A/c Wills P/Ship sold Angus/Charolais Vealer Steers 606.2c/kg averaged 188.3kg - $1,141.48 p/hd. A/c EW & JA Wood sold a Red Poll Cross Vealer Steer 772.2c/kg weighed 130kg - $1,003.86.

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Lismore Cattle Market Report Casino Cattle Market REPORT FROM WED 25 & FRI 27 AUGUST AGENTS yarded a total of 1,020 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 25 August. The yarding consisted mostly of young cattle along with a good number of cows. Quality was varied with a mix of well-bred and mixed bred cattle sold on the day. The condition of several lines of cattle reﬂected the Winter conditions. Due to Covid restrictions, not all buyers were present however the market did not appear to be aﬀected with prices remaining strong. Cow prices saw an increase this week averaging 329.2c/kg and reaching a top price of 387.2c/kg. 2 head sold for a top return of $2,687.86. Heifer prices remained strong with lighter heifers averaging 578.3c/kg and 202kg with a top price of 742.2c/kg. Heavier heifers averaged 443.4c/kg and

369kg, reaching a top of 598.2c/kg Bull prices saw a considerable increase this week with 44 head sold reaching a top of 384.2c/kg and average of 326.6c/kg and 619kg.Steer prices held ﬁrm with lighter steers averaging 638.9c/kg and 199kg and reaching a top price of 796.2c/kg. Heavier steers averaged 470.0c/kg and 350kg, topping their market at 662.2c/kg. Vealer prices were stronger this week with 351 head yarded. Prices reached 830.2c/kg and averaged 590.7c/kg and 212kg. 1 head sold achieved a top return of $1,798.00. George & Fuhrmann held their monthly store sale on Friday 27 August with 790 head sold. Heifers reached a top of 770.2c/kg and averaged 609.6c/kg and 227kg. Steers averaged 640.7c/kg and 229kg with a top price of 840.2c/kg. Cows achieved a top return of $2,400.00 whilst Cows & Calves reached $3,000.00.

FROM SATURDAY 28 AUGUST THERE were 700 head of cattle sold at Lismore’s popular store sale last Saturday, outside buyers were keen to ﬁll trucks with cattle going to Queensland the tablelands down to the Hunter valley and onto Wagga Wagga. The money for all classes of Cattle was extremely good and put smiles on vendor‘s faces the best of the heavy feeder steer made to $2505, ranging from $4.74 to $5.20 a kilo. Steers in the 250 to 340 kg weight range topped at six $6.84 and range from $1638-$1876 lights steer calves sold exceptionally well and topped at $8.60 and most making $6.90 to $8.10 a kilo depending on quality. Heifers again sold very strong with the heavy heifers 260-300kg making to $6.30 and ranging between $5.40 to

600 cents a kilo again depending on quality. Light heifer calves topped at $7.60 and realise between $6.30 to 7.28. Cows and calves this week mostly secondary quality but sold extremely well to top at $3100 with the better end ranging from $2600-$3000 and the lighter cows and calves making 1850 to $2450. Pregnancy tested cows sold extremely strong topping at $2000 and making between $1700 to $1960 for cows with frame whilst lighter condition cows ranged from $1100-$1600. Just a reminder Wakeﬁeld Charolais and Angus bull sale this Wednesday 1st and our breeder sale this coming Saturday the 4th exceptional young breeders on oﬀer.

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DavidFarrell Farrell - 0437 448 Ben Clark - 0477 David - 0437 448 455455 Ben Clark - 0477 123123 770 770 "Pococks", Stockyard Creek Road, Punchbowl "Pococks", Stockyard Creek Road, Punchbowl- $695,000 $695,000 Held in the Pocock family since 1876, thisisisthe thefirst firsttime time Held in the Pocock family since 1876, this property been market 145years. years.This This thisthis property hashas been onon thethe market inin145 property totals 850acres (344Ha) and is situated at property totals 850acres (344Ha) and is situated at Punchbowl, 28km from Grafton 11km fromCopmanhurst. Copmanhurst. Punchbowl, 28km from Grafton && 11km from Access is via Stockyard Creek Road, a councilmaintained maintained Access is via Stockyard Creek Road, a council gravel road, which runs along the Easternboundary boundaryofofthe the gravel road, which runs along the Eastern

block. Permanent Punchbowl Creek formsthe theboundary boundaryon on block. Permanent Punchbowl Creek forms the Western side. The country rises from creek to fertile the Western side. The country rises from creek to fertile creek flats, up to high ridges, & into timbered country to the creek flats, up to high ridges, & into timbered country to the East. The property has capably carried 60 cows plus calves East. The property has capably carried 60 cows plus calves year-round. Some logging has been undertaken however year-round. Some logging has been undertaken however there is certainly still some timber left on the place. Contact there is certainly still some timber left on the place. Contact JoJo Newby on 0417 690 637. JoJo Newby on 0417 690 637.

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head of cattle yarded at Grafton 303303 head of cattle yarded at Grafton last last Tuesday. Considering 2000 was was Tuesday. Considering overover 2000 headhead yarded at the Store Cattle the week before, yarded at the Store Cattle SaleSale the week before, thethe 300300 on on Tuesday waswas a surprise. The The market Tuesday a surprise. market held up up fullyfully firmfirm to dearer withwith bullocks selling held to dearer bullocks selling to 360c/kg, feeder steers topped at 510c/kg. to 360c/kg, feeder steers topped at 510c/kg. Cows to the processor soldsold to 362c/kg. Weaner Cows to the processor to 362c/kg. Weaner steers soldsold between 450c/kg to 822c/kg. steers between 450c/kg to 822c/kg. Weaner heifers soldsold to 720c/kg. Please notenote Weaner heifers to 720c/kg. Please sale dates have changed, the 9th of September sale dates have changed, the 9th of September is the Special Store Cattle Sale,Sale, 30th30th of of is the Special Store Cattle September is another Special Store cattle Sale. September is another Special Store cattle Sale. Your entries are invited and recommended. Your entries are invited and recommended.

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Searching for Landcare Champions to nominate for the 2021 State and Territory Landcare Awards Nominations are closing soon for the 2021 State and Territory Landcare Awards which recognise individuals, groups and organisations across the country for their outstanding contributions to preserving the unique Australian landscape. Faced with the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires, drought, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of climate change, Landcarers across Australia have rallied in the wake of unparalleled challenges. Restoring fragile habitat, rebuilding communities and providing an avenue for physical and mental wellbeing during the toughest of time, the 2021 State and Territory Landcare Awards is an

opportunity to celebrate and honour Landcare heroes from urban and rural communities excelling in sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, conservation of land and waterways, coastlines and biodiversity. Nominations are encouraged from groups, networks and individuals involved in protecting and improving their local environment. They include: • • • • •

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Snakes out early to enjoy the sunshine.....

“The season usually starts about midSeptember, but I’ve been really quite busy averaging around two brown snakes a day since early August,” Jack said. Jack runs Snake Catcher Northern Rivers 24/7 and said at this time of the year, the male brown snakes are moving around, travelling up to four kilometres, in search of

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a female. “Most of the time the snake is just traveling through your property, and it's gone,” he said. “In the case where a snake stays around your property, it’s usually because there is a female around, or it is the female. “They have quite regimented schedule going on in the morning and the afternoon, so if a brown snake lives on your property, you’re going to see it the same time every single day at the same spot.” Jack said the warmer weather has kicked off the early start to the season. “They have to rely on external sources for their energy, so they are active all-year round,” he said. “When we say snake season, it’s the busiest time of year around mating. Snakes are active all year round, they don't hibernate. The truth of it is, we don't have climates in Australia where snakes need to hibernate. No reptile in Australia

hibernates.” Jack said the best thing to do when you saw a brown snake was keep your distance and stay still. “With brown snakes, motion is one of the biggest things,” he said. “Like all snakes, they will take the option of escaping in any stressful situation over attacking. No brown snake will choose to attack you. We hear a lot of stories about brown snakes chasing people, but that’s never really the case. “Quite often people think they're being chased, because the snake is just going in the same direction as them to get away. “The snakes are just defending themselves. That's when most people get bitten is when they’ve tried to catch the animal.” And that’s where Jack comes in. He has years of experience and knowledge in catching and rehoming snakes across the Northern Rivers.

Three things to remember in successfully delegating tasks to employees EFFECTIVE management is key to running a successful business in the meat and livestock sector, and a manager who knows how and when to delegate will always be more successful. While many find it difficult to hand over and entrust others with tasks and jobs, it is a fundamental quality of a team leader to be able to delegate properly. That applies as much to a small family-scale cattle or sheep property with a single employee, as it does in a feedlot with 30 staff. This difficulty can be due to a number of reasons including a manager not accepting something being done differently; a manager not wanting to let go of tasks they have previously completed themselves; or not having a project or task done properly once delegated in the past. So how can tasks be delegated successfully? Communicate in person It is always recommended, when possible, to communicate to an employee in person. This is especially the case if there is a need to

tell someone they have to re-do a job or task, as it can be hard to express patience and empathy via an email. Explain what needs to be improved upon, rather than just dissecting everything that was done wrong. A manager should not decide to do the task themselves to get it done correctly, but rather take the time to explain how their employee can do it better for future. Don’t seek perfection A manager should remember that the objective is to get the job done; everyone will have a different way of accomplishing a job or task and perfection should not be sought all the time. More importantly, a set of expectations should be established, then it is up to the staff member on how they finish the project. Make sure the employee has all the necessary information and instructions prior to completing the task also. A manager needs to understand and believe that others can do the job, and resist the urge to think it is faster for them

to ‘just do it themselves.’ Once the employee understands what is wanted from them and how to do it properly, a manager should eventually be able to hand off more and more projects. Check on progress While an employee generally won’t appreciate having their superior watching their every move, managers should check in periodically to see how an employee is progressing with a task. This is especially recommended if it is the first time an employee has completed a particular task -they will appreciate regular guidance and assurance that they are on the right track. Agribusiness managers need to remember that delegating is not simply offloading work but rather allowing other employees the chance to stretch their skills and knowledge-base. Make sure they are aware of this and that their efforts are recognised and appreciated to ensure future delegation occurs smoothly.

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COVID-SAFE SALEYARDS & AUCTIONS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT

Industry leaders have welcomed the news that food, fibre and livestock auctions can continue under current stay-at-home orders in rural and regional NSW, Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said today. Mr Marshall said an exemption had been made under the Public Health Orders, as it was critical the agricultural supply chain could continue to operate. “I worked hard to secure an exemption to keep sales running in a way that still ensures public health and safety,” Mr Marshall said. “Buyers and sellers can sleep easier tonight knowing they can continue their operations which are so important to the agricultural supply chain.

“There are many sales, especially livestock and wool auctions, scheduled across the state over the coming weeks and we can’t afford to stem the critical flow of livestock through the supply chain. “Saleyards operators and attendees proved last year they can safely meet COVID requirements, so it’s only right they remain open for business now, including those sales conducted on private property.” Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association CEO Peter Baldwin welcomed the exemption. “Industry will work together to put in place measures which make sure people who attended sales are legitimate buyers as well as online

bidding,” Mr Baldwin said. "We need to take a step back and remember we are in a pandemic and are fortunate sales can go ahead and we should honour the privilege of being essential workers. "In wishing our vendors every success in their sales, we have to run these in a CovidSafe manner." People attending auctions will be required to practice COVID-safe measures, including wearing a facemask, checking in via the Service NSW app and carrying photo I.D. with evidence of their home address. The exemption replicates the same which was granted last year. More information is available at www.nsw. gov.au/covid-19.

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increase as we move into spring, so having this contactless service up and running now will ensure farmers are ready to control them.” To protect customers and staff throughout this process, a range of COVID-safe protocols have been implemented at bait collection points, which include: •

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RED MEAT PRODUCERS OPEN FARM GATES TO SHARE THEIR STORY

Red meat producers are featuring in a series of new videos, sharing their stories to inform consumers on how red meat is produced in Australia. Produced by Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) community engagement platform, Australian Good Meat, the videos profile red meat producers from across the country and will be rolled out on social media and digital platforms to demonstrate how caring for animals, the land and the environment is at the heart of everything they do and crucial to managing a successful farm. The first three videos feature the stories of Erica and Stuart Halliday from Walcha NSW, Stuart Austin from Willmott Cattle Co in Ebor NSW, and Melinee Leather from Banana QLD. MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong, said the videos support the evolving expectations of consumers and the community, who want a greater understanding of where their food comes from and how it’s produced. “The videos transport viewers to the farms of red meat producers as they explain how they take great pride in their thriving environment, healthy ecosystems and good animal welfare practices,” Mr Strong said. “MLA’s work around

admitting every year all while producing the most nutrient dense beef that a person could eat,” Stuart said. “In managing our grazing in the way that we do, we are restoring the health of our soil and the health of this landscape. Our ecological health is improving on this farm, and we’ve got all the data to demonstrate that that’s the case. “I’ve got no qualms showing anyone around our farm , explaining what we do.”

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positioning red meat in the marketplace forms a critical part of our Strategic Plan. There continue to be plenty of misconceptions about how red meat is produced in Australia, when in reality our industry has proven to be a world leader in sustainability and animal welfare practices and continues to produce quality red meat that is natural and full of essential nutrients. We just need to get better at telling our story because if we don’t, someone less informed will.” Mr Strong said while the main aim of the videos was to provide information to consumers via digital and social channels, MLA has also produced ‘longer form versions’ aimed at other red

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drives their passion and commitment to regenerative change. “We are working to increase soil carbon through a combination of new pastures varieties and rotational grazing and are on-track to be carbon neutral before 2030,” they said. “Through our regenerative on-farm practices we are working to go beyond carbon neutrality to be a net carbon sink, using plants and livestock to sequester carbon from the atmosphere and put it back into the soil. “We were really happy to open our farm gate and let the community see what we do and how their food is produced. Taking part in the video shoot was a fun experience and we would encourage

other producers who are interested in being advocates for their industry to be involved.” Stuart Austin, Wilmot Cattle Co. For Stuart Austin of Wilmot Cattle Co, a shift in grazing management was instrumental to turning their beef production business around. As a result, it has become a more ecologically and financially resilient business. “We can demonstrate through our production system that we are massively carbon positive. By soil carbon sequestration we are taking GHG out of the atmosphere and storing them in our soils. We’re sequestering an enormous amount more than we’re

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In a further sign that ‘flavour forward’ can only take the craft beer category so far, Australia’s largest ‘craft’ brewer Stone & Wood Brewing has set out to tackle the contemporary beer market by launching a clearbottled crisp lager. The 3.5% abv “sessionable” lager is being released under the Green Coast brand and described as being for “the beer lover who is seeking out something truly refreshing”. The move comes as the ‘contemporary’ beer market, created a decade ago by Great Northern, has grown to 33 per cent of the Australian beer market by value, up from 25 per cent five years ago. Over the same period, craft beer’s value share of the beer market has grown from nine per cent to 13 per cent, including all craft beer brands but excluding Coopers and Furphy. With its Original and Super Crisp variants, Great Northern dominates the contemporary market and is the largest beer brand in Australia with a value share of the total beer market in the midteens and growing. Great Northern’s market dominance hasn’t been seen in the market since the decline of VB over a decade ago, with the traditional brand once commanding a quarter share of the beer market. REGIONAL NOT ‘CRAFT’ BREWER In launching a beer style once seen as the antithesis of ‘craft’, the Northern Rivers brewery has set out to reinforce its position as a regional brewer rather than a craft brewer and acknowledges the move is going to require a mindset shift for some beer drinkers.

A blog post signed by the three founders as far back as 2015 said the industry has gone past its ability to define things such as ‘craft’. “We have to let the drinker define what they like and what they value,” the post said. “We don’t think you can BE a ‘craft’ brewer, you can only be described as one by other people, based on their perspective of you and their own personal meaning of the term. “Let’s face it people have their own framework and beliefs that will dictate what their own personal thoughts and meanings are when they use a word to describe something.” NOT EVERYONE WANTS A PACIFIC ALE The launch comes after Stone & Wood signed on as official sponsors of the Wallabies and general manager Nick Boots said the beer was an important part of that opportunity. “The Wallaby’s sponsorship is a great way to leverage the original (Green Coast), but also creating a contemporary beer, clear glass, easydrinking lager at 3.5% abv gives us a real chance to extend that sponsorship and really leverage that in the huge, huge part of the market drinking contemporary beers that

we just don’t participate in,” Boots said. He said lager had been an important part of the brewery’s story since its early days when it was originally launched as Pale Lager, but the brewery felt it needed to be more inclusive of all tastes. “We’ve seen some nice growth out of Green Coast but for most people, it’s been the Stone & Wood beer with the green label,” Boots said. “This is a great opportunity to accelerate that story and the growth and awareness of Green Coast Lager, but we know that the contemporary market is enormous, clearly driven by Great Northern, and that it can’t be ignored any further. “We feel that as a brewer of just really good beer, not necessarily the craftiest beer out there, then that gives us permission to play in there.” He said the new lager was for people who liked the Stone & Wood brand, but not necessarily the flavour of other ‘craft’ beers. “We’re very passionate about providing something for all our loyal drinkers in our backyard and in our local community and we’re conscious that Pacific Ale and our other beers aren’t for everyone,” he said.

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“There’s a huge chunk of the market that says I love everything Stone & Wood stand for as a business but none of their beers work for me. “So in creating this three-and-a-half per cent easy-drinking lager we think we have something that is more broadly appealing that still maintains all the messages and credibility of Stone & Wood.” IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM? While saying that it was a beer to appeal to other drinkers, Nick Boots didn’t think craft beer had seen an end to the growth of fuller flavoured beers. “I don’t think it is, I would like to see craft as a share of the Australian market go from nearly 10 per cent as it is now up to 20 per cent, and I still think that is absolutely possible as we have seen in New Zealand and the US,” he said. “That’s still an aspiration I personally have and I think our beers will play nicely in there. “But in my lifetime, it’s going to be a long time before craft is any larger portion of the market than that. “It’s wrong of us to ignore that eighty or ninety per cent of the market where craft beer is just not for them at this point in time but

they are looking for a brand that resonates with them, whether it’s our environmental focus or our community focus or other reasons people buy into who we are or what we do. “We want to give those guys or girls a beer.” Capacity constraints see production outsourced While identifying strongly as a ‘craft’ brewer hasn’t been an important element of the Stone & Wood brand, the business has regularly faced shortages of its flagship Pacific Ale as a result of decisions to maintain production in house. Continuing capacity constraints as it plans for its next major expansion has meant that the brewery has been forced to outsource production of the new beer in order to capitalise on the timing of the Wallaby sponsorship. The challenge for the brewery is that the production partner is Coca Cola Amatil’s state-of-theart Yenda Brewery, which is potentially at odds with a strict independence branding. Feral was voted out of the IBA after being purchased by CCA. Boots said he didn’t think the ‘pragmatic’ decision would affect the beer’s independent credentials. “We have (outsourced production), in the short-term while the new Murwullimbah brewery is built, and we’re hoping to break ground there either side of Christmas, the intention is that this beer and all our beers come back in-house.” “We’re brewing this beer to begin with at another regional New South Wales brewery who we have worked very closely with and it’s just capacity thing. “If we wanted to launch this beer, it meant we had

to make less Pacific Ale, which is something we don’t want to do. “It’s a pragmatic decision to give us two years to get Murwullumbah up and running and the intention is to bring it back in-house. “At the end of the day we just wanted a great beer in this space and we wanted to do it sooner rather than later.” He said that given the audience for this beer, independence was less of a brand attribute. “The other thing we are conscious of is that with the contemporary market, independence is not particularly engaging or not particularly well understood,” he said. “It’s quite different to the craft market, we’re conscious of that and we don’t think it will have a significant impact on the success or otherwise of the brand because effectively 100 per cent of the contemporary beers are made by the big guys. “If we’re a small guy and we’re using a medium guy in the short term – using their stainless steel effectively – we don’t think that will have a significant impact.” THE BEER Released this week, the brewery says the beer is made with Australian pale malt, crystal malt and malt extracts. It is hopped with Saaz, and in a nod to its clear bottled packaging also uses light stable hop extracts. “It’s the drink that’s the ideal companion to life’s simple moments: the backyard BBQ with mates, an afternoon watching the footy and that perfect moment when you pop the top off a cold brew at the end of a long day,” a media release noted.

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The NSW Government is continuing to improve the worker’s compensation scheme in response to recommendations in the icare and State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015 Independent Review. Retired Supreme Court justice the Hon. Robert McDougall QC conducted a thorough examination of Insurance and Care NSW (icare) and handed down his review at the end of April this year. The NSW Government will be introducing legislation to address a further eight recommendations from the Review, after 35 recommendations, which icare and the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) were able to implement operationally without legislation, were accepted immediately after the Review was handed down. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said these additional recommendations requiring legislation will be adopted to strengthen governance and regulation, and clarify the roles of organisations in the NSW workers compensation system. “We are taking the next steps to deliver a stronger and better worker’s compensation scheme with these changes, addressing scheme wide issues identified by the Review,” Mr Perrottet said. “This legislation will build on the significant change already underway at icare to lift the performance of the organisation and improve the foundations of the worker’s compensation scheme to

ensure its support for people when they are at their most vulnerable. “icare has already adopted all the recommendations related to the organisation that do not require legislation and has programs of work addressing these. While the changes will take time we know they’re necessary to ensure injured workers and NSW employers get the care and support they need long term.” The introduction of legislation will implement eight of the recommendations of the McDougall Review, including with respect to: · Terms of directors; · Clarifying SIRA’s regulatory powers in relation to icare and the Nominal Insurer; · Adding policy objectives in the State Insurance and Governance Care Act 2015; · Clarifying the objectives, roles, powers and functions of icare, SIRA and SafeWork. Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said SIRA would also be carrying out further public consultation on the four McDougall Review recommendations which deal with threshold tests for entitlements, entitlement to medical treatment and access to lump sum settlements. “SIRA is committed to working with icare to make sure we get the

settings right to deliver the best health outcomes for injured workers, and it’s important we hear from the public and key stakeholders on these matters,” Mr Dominello said. “Following this consultation, the NSW Government will consider whether further legislative reform is required.” The NSW Government intends to introduce a single bill to address all legislative changes required as a result of the McDougall Review, including any that arise from consultation. The McDougall Review was handed down on April 30 this year. At the time, work was already complete or underway at icare on a number of actions that were ultimately recommended in the Review, including: · The appointment of three new Board members, including Chairman John Robertson, and a new CEO; · A restructure of the organisation, including of the executive team; · Stabilising return to work rates for the Nominal Insurer; · Proactively assessing eligible claims, including writing to all eligible claimants, to ensure potential underpayments are addressed; and · Improving risk and governance, improving performance and driving an accountable culture. The Legislative Council Law and Justice Committee also released its report on the 2020 Review of the Workers Compensation Scheme at the end of April. The Committee’s recommendations for legislative changes

overlap with recommendations of the McDougall Review.

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58 IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Death Notice

Marie Frances McGeary

In Loving Memory Gwen and Norm

Morrow

We thought of you both with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you both in silence, We often speak your names. All we have are memories, And your pictures in a frame. And your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Our beautiful Mum and Dad – Nanna and Poppy Loved and sadly missed every day by your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Dearly loved

UNA KENNEDY 1932 - 2013

Sadly missed but never forgotten We treasure the memories. BERNIE, WAYNE, CRAIG & THEIR FAMILIES

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 25th August 2021. Aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Owen (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother in law of Rodney & Kath and Dean & Toni. Loved Nan to Luke & Kahlia, Haylee, Tifhany, Courtney & Sam, and Lachlan. Missed sister and sister in law of Joan & Allan Patch. Special thanks to all the staff at John Flynn Private Hospital, Tugun for their loving care of Marie Due to Covid restrictions a private family burial will be held.

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Hazel Mary Geraghty 11.6.1923 – 20.8.2021

Late of Caroona Kalina, formerly Bexhill. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; now resting in peace.

A private funeral has been held.

Death Notice

KEEVERS Ellen Patricia

29.1.1945 – 22.8.2021

Passed away peacefully at her home in Goonellabah in the care of her family. Aged 76 years. Loved and loving wife of Garnett for 56 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Jason, Aaron & Annie. Cherished Nanna of Jade and Jordan; Allannah & Mikayla. Sister and Sister-in-law of James & Dianne, Kristy & Darryl, and Nola & Jeff and their families. Loved by all who knew her. A service of thanksgiving and celebration for Ellen’s life was held on Tuesday 31st August 2021 at the Lismore Memorial Gardens Chapel and Lawn Cemetery. Those wishing to view the recorded service may do so with the following link: https://youtu.be/sHoF_a2_SDY ALL AREAS

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HARDING

Evelyn Madge

12.6.1933 – 21.8.2021 Passed away peacefully at Caroona Jarman Goonellabah aged 88 years. Loved wife of Brian (dec’d). Adored mother and mother-inlaw of Gail and Ron Scandrett, Carol (Dec’d), Glyn & Tina, Mark & Leonna, Wayne & Michelle and Neal. Cherished by her daughters-in-law Janet and Lyn. Treasured nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister of Daphne and Betty (Dec’d). In keeping with Current COVID-19 attendance regulations a private family internment has been held. ALL AREAS

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BELL (nee HOLLICK) Margaret 13.06.1928 ~ 26.08.2021

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CORMICK, ROY GERARD 15. 11. 1956 ~ 19. 08. 2021

Passed away unexpectedly at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Formerly of North Rocks, Sydney. Late of Ballina. Dearly loved wife of Richard (Fred) (dec) for 63 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Rhonda, Alan and Kim, Yvonne, Peter and Fiona. Doting Grandma to Daniel, Cameron, Nicole, Andrew, Triona, Corey, Drew, Skye, Christopher and Katie. Proud Great Grandma of Astrid, Soren, Zinnia, Bob, Audrey, Ashton, Matthew. Privately cremated.

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Dearly loved Husband of Julie. Adored Father & Father-In-Law of Adam & Heather, Andrew & Tamara, Grace & Maurice, Jacob & Elle. Cherished Granddad of James, Noah, Peyton and Archie. Much loved Brother of Margaret, Kath, Marie, Jan (dec), Bill, John, Mary, Betty-Ann, Mike and their families.

“Mizpah” A private Graveside Service will be held at Alstonville Cemetery on Friday 3rd September at 10am. Roy’s service will be recorded, uploaded & may be viewed on Funeral Livestreaming Northern Rivers, Facebook page.

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Rita Theresa McGoulrick 9.4.39 - 27.8.21

Late of Alstonville. Passed away peacefully. Cherished daughter of Jim & Tess Manning (both dec) of Kempsey. Beloved wife of Patrick McGoulrick (dec). Much loved mother of Robyn & Graham, Paul & Kath and Ian. Treasured Nanny of Luke, Jesse, Darcy, Matthew, Mitchell, Bryce, Lucy and Brad. Adored Great Nanny of Caddy, Edi Patrick, Alleria and Sierra. Loving sister of Bill, Allan, Bruce, Marie and Peter (dec). Forever loved, always in our hearts.

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LOCAL MARKETS BALLINA MARKETS 3rd Sunday of the month. BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina. BANGALOW FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark. BLUE KNOB FARMER’S MARKETS Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock. BYRON BAY FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. CASINO GOLF CLUB MARKETS 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month. EVANS HEAD COMMUNITY MARKETS 4th Saturday of the month at Evans Head RSL Club. KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET Saturday mornings Stratheden Street, Kyogle. LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKETS Lismore Square – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. LISMORE FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. LISMORE PRODUCE MARKET Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington Streets. Contact Tom on 0450688900. LISMORE RAINBOW REGION ORGANIC MARKET Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY MARKET 3rd Saturday of the month. MULLUMBIMBY FARMER’S MARKET Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 66771345. MURWILLUMBAH FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498733766. NEW BRIGHTON FARMER’S MARKET Tuesday 8am-11am at New Brighton Oval - River Street. Contact Allie on 66771345. NIMBIN FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 66891512. THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKETS 2nd Sunday of the month. UKI FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall. YAMBA FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 7am till 1pm.

ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832. CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM Would you like to join a friendly local community group? Crawford House Museum and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum. No experience is necessary, as training is provided. Your time need only be a few hours per week or month, whatever suits you best. If you’re interested, visit us at 10 Wardell Rd Alstonville on Fridays between 10am and 4pm or Sundays between 1pm and 4pm, phone us on 66281829 or email us on info@ aphsmuseum.org SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-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 REGION DRAGONS REGATTA Unfortunately, the difficult decision has been made to cancel our Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club (already once postponed) October 9-10 regatta. There are too many COVID unknowns to continue planning for an event only 6 weeks away.” Rainbow Dragons’ regattas normally attracts clubs from South East Queensland and as far south as Camden Haven for a big weekend of racing and carnival vibe. So even if regional NSW lockdowns eased, to have one without the other would not be an authentic Rainbows Regatta. Our regatta will be back in August 2022. 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. 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 12pm. 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 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 CASINO CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 1 - MON: B McEnerny, C Moulden, R & G Garsden; TUE: D.Coleman, K O’Rielly, L & N O’Reilly; WED: M & M Ayshford, J & J Scheider; THU: J Crooks, S & B Garrard; FRI: T Micallef, P Mackney. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 63 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 & 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 Casino Community Cultural Centre. Next Meeting HOPEFULLY on Thursday 16th September. At this meeting Cookery Officer Rita will be judging a chocolate cake. Make a chocolate cake using your own recipe and bring it along. Cook in tin of your choice BUT not a ring tin. Cake should be at least 21/2 inches high, non metric measurements as we are following a cooking schedule inspired by a VINTAGE SCHEDULE from 1969/70. NSW CWA celebrates 100 years in 2022. A great achievement. Unfortunately our “We Care Cuppa” Morning Tea is cancelled due to COVID restrictions. We are still planning for CWA Awareness Week watch this space. Come and join us for a Cuppa post lockdown and see how you too can assist the Casino community. More info. please contact Marg. on 66621746 0r 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. CASINO COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00 am. 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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LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

wonderful local and regional artists and sponsors for their ongoing support of the Coraki Art Prize. We have everything ready to go for the next show and look forward to seeing you all there when it is possible.

LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

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CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH 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 66621971 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. 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. CORAKI CORAKI CORAKI ART PRIZE Coraki Art Prize 2021 Postponed due to the current climate with COVID 19, the Coraki Art Prize Committee have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the show at this stage. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our

EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon at the Illawong Hotel. New members welcome. Further info 0427825560. GRAFTON GRAFTON GRAFTON VIEW CLUB VIEW meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. GRAFTON SENIORS New members : over 50’s welcome. Next meeting : Tues. 14 September, 2021, 10.30am, at Racecourse. Guest speaker, Chemist, Glynn Bodimede. Enquiries : Publicity Officer, Sandra 66427720. 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 VIEW CLUB How do you feel about making new friendships, or renewing old acquaintances? Well, VIEW Club is your answer! It meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, Grafton. The August meeting will be on Tuesday 24th August, commencing at 10.30am. The guest speaker will be Helen Dobra, who will speak about how Bowen Therapy works. Grafton VIEW offers you a warm welcome, so come & enjoy friendship, a lovely lunch & listen to our motivated guest speaker. At the same time, you will be supporting children in need.

Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. 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 KYOGLE KYOGLE KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Sadly our day in September has been cancelled. Now hoping to hold our next day on Sunday 10th October at 11am. Lunch and drinks are available at the Kyogle Golf Club. 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 HEAD LENNOX HEAD LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of

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64 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 0409 728 814. LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, call Jan on 66816150.

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 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

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. Info 0435990919.

LISMORE HIGH SCHOOL’S CENTENARY DINNER The proposed Lismore High School Centenary Dinner that was to be held on September 11, 2021 at the Lismore Workers Club , has been postponed to March 5, 2022. For further information, phone Helen George: 0414 734 313.

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).

EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Red Dove Centre, 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.

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 HIGH SCHOOL’S CENTENARY DINNER Lismore High School’s Centenary Dinner, which was to have been held on 11 September, 2021 has been postponed due to Covid restrictions. It is proposed to hold the dinner in March 2022. The date has yet to be decided. For further information, phone Helen George: 0414734313.

COMBINED PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS ASSOC. LISMORE INC. Meet every 2nd week (aged pension day) at 10.00am at Lismore Workers Club. Alternate Meetings & Outings. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Veronica 66214654, Bea 66219772 or Colleen 66243624

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 65 LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Played at Lismore Workers club, Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622. TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.00-9.00pm; 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 on mobile number 04 , 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 9.3011.30am 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. MACLEAN MACLEAN 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. MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH 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 POTTSVILLE 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. TWEED TWEED HEADS 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 tertiary fees. Contact Kathie 0407709629 or Freda 0755241357. FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Twin Towns & District Garden Club - Flower & Garden Show 11th September 2021 DUE to COVID 19 restrictions it is with regret that this event is now CANCELLED. Please see our website for information regarding meetings. https:// twintownsgardenclub.com (click on link). Our next meeting will be on 13th September 2021 Covid restrictions permitting. WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB The committee of the Wollongbar Probus Club have needed to cancel club meetings until Thursday October 21st due to the risks to our members health created by the safety requirements to deal with Covid-19. That date of course also depends that it will be safe at that time. YAMBA YAMBA YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome. ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

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SUMMERLAND GIANT PUMPKIN AND WATERMELON FESTIVAL 2022 Theme – “ON THE VINE” It’s Time: To finish preparing your plot ready for planting. Plan your painting or craft project based on the theme. Do your research – you will find great ideas on Google.

Regularly check the Festival Face Book page for updates. Entry Forms for the 2022 Summerland Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival Art and Craft Competition are available from the following places in Kyogle, Clay Corner, Kyogle Craft Creations, Roxy Gallery, Kyogle Newsagency, Farmer’s Market and the Visitors Information Centre. The theme for next year’s competition is ON THE VINE. Seeds for Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons are now available in Kyogle from CRT, Norco, The Saw Spot, Dave’s Bakehouse, Motor Bike Shop, Stuart’s Butchers, PRD Real Estate Agents and Gateway Real Estate.

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66 YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

As this week begins, you may feel like you’re running against a wall in your relationships. After all, on September 5, Venus in your seventh house of partnerships will square Pluto in your competitive tenth house, which could disrupt the harmony by revealing your more ruthless instincts. Luckily, by September 6, you might realize that love always wins. September 6 also presents you with a beautiful opportunity to rejuvenate your wellbeing. Self-love is made even more important by September 8. As Mercury in your relationship sector opposes Chiron in Aries, which could bring up insecurities about your self-worth. These insecurities could challenge the harmony in a relationship, tapping into your instinct to avoid and ignore. However, don’t let your fear prevent you from seeking the love and understanding you not only deserve, but are surrounded with.

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

This week, there may be disagreements between you and your lover. After all, on September 5, Venus in your fourth house of the home will square Pluto in your seventh house of partnerships, which could lead to distrust between your family and your lover. You and your lover come from different places and backgrounds. This is an opportunity to search for common ground and understanding. Penetrating these barriers could feel easier by September 6. Let the love in.You may also be embracing a renewed ability to communicate your thoughts and feelings with your lover by September 6. In fact, as the new moon forms a trine with Uranus in your social eleventh house on September 6, you may be making so many new friends. These friends may not be the people you typically associate with, but eccentric types who inspire you in new, revitalizing ways. Talking to new people could spark self-love within you.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

You and your lover may be on different pages this week. After all, on September 5, Venus in your organized sixth house will square off with Pluto in your ninth house of spontaneity. However, it shouldn’t spoil the mood too much, because by September 6, Mars in your passionate fifth house will trine Pluto, encouraging you to embrace an idea of romance that may be outside of your comfort zone. In fact, September 6 is also when the new moon dances in your colorful fifth house. This could spark a new form of romance into your life, leading you toward a dalliance with someone irresistible or even reigniting the fire in an existing partnership. As the new moon forms a trine with Uranus in Taurus, this romance is bringing you closer to your truest self. You may feel like breaking away from the mold that has been holding you back and embracing the passion you’ve been craving; a passion that leads you and your relationship in a new direction.

Gemini May 22 - June 23

You and your lover may need to discuss your expectations this week. As Venus in your third house of communication squares off with Pluto in your practical sixth house on September 5, there may be a misunderstanding between your lifestyles that creates a disruption. On September 6, it will be easier to exchange ideas and talk it through. As the new moon radiates throughout your sensual and stable second house on September 6, you may find yourself craving reliability. Let go of the chaos and find comfort in what you have. This is a powerful time to build something long-lasting with your partner. It may even be a beautiful opportunity to express your love by giving a gift, massage, or a home cooked meal. By September 8, you may struggle to believe in the good - your faith in your future may be challenged. Don’t be afraid of working these fears through with your partner. That’s what your partner is there for.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

The passion you feel may be so intense that it’s overwhelming. On September 5, Venus in your fifth house of romance will square Pluto in your controlling eighth house, which could produce feelings of jealousy or attachment. Luckily, things brighten up by September 6, when Venus forms a trine with Jupiter in your expansive ninth house, encouraging you to break through the darkness and have faith and optimism in your relationship. September 6 is also when the new moon sends warmth to your fourth house of home and family. It may be time to make yourself feel more at home with a lover.However, by September 8, you may feel too concerned about what people think. As Mercury in your romantic fifth house opposes Chiron in your eleventh house of social cliques, the judgments of others could impact your ability to confidently embrace the type of love you’re seeking. This is an opportunity to overcome this concern.

A romance could feel positively intoxicating this week. After all, as Venus in your sensual second house squares off with Pluto in your passionate fifth house, you could feel all wrapped up in a love story for the ages. However, there’s a chance this romance could feel consuming at times, so remember when to come up for air and assert your boundaries. But as Mars in Virgo forms a trine with Pluto in your flirtatious fifth house on September 6, it’s clear that you’re holding the cards in this romantic dalliance. However, as a new moon in Virgo blasts through the stars on September 6, you may be focused more on your own self-love than on your need for a partner. No matter how invested you may be in someone else, you’re still your own person and you deserve to establish your own interests and goals outside of a partnership. Take this opportunity to do just that.

Humility & grace – above all else by Nigel Dawe

THE great sage of the American soul, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once said: “Beauty without grace is like a garden without flowers.” And it’s not just beauty, he could

well have said presence, or interpersonal influence – without grace, is like a garden without flowers. Rarest of all, are the people in life that glide through their days

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 You’re stepping into your own this week. After all, Mercury enters Libra on August 30, putting you more in touch with your confidence, your authenticity, and your desirability. Take this moment to focus on your own self-love because it will shine through all that you do. By September 2, you may feel somewhat exhausted as Mars in your subconscious twelfth house will oppose Neptune in your productive sixth house, which could leave you feeling drained by too much at once. You may feel slower than usual, so don’t pressure yourself into being or doing something that you’re not ready for. Adventures are coming your way, because, on September 3, Mercury will trine the North Node in your expansive ninth house, encouraging you to take a risk. You’re about to find love in unexpected places, so own it. On September 4, you’re stumbling upon a form of passion that doesn’t feel unnerving or overwhelming, but instead, feels stable and controllable.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 You may find it difficult to keep up the image of someone who’s perfect this week. After all, as Venus in your tenth house of reputation squares off with Pluto in Capricorn on September 5, your secrets may come unraveling. However, this is an opportunity to be honest about yourself, because no one is perfect (not even you and you come pretty close). On September 6, you’ll be blessed with so much abundance, reminding you of how loved you are. In fact, you may be on the verge of adventuring somewhere new. On September 6, you’re being encouraged to step away from what you’re familiar with and embrace new opportunities, new ideas, and spontaneous endeavors. It could even lead you toward a dalliance with someone who steals your heart. It could simply instill a fresh rush of attraction for your partner. Either way, your heart will soon be fluttering.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 20 Be careful how you and your lover communicate this week. After all, on September 5, Venus in your twelfth house of secrets will square Pluto in your talkative third house, which could cause untold truths to come forth. Being cautious when discussing sensitive information could make all the difference. In fact, it could lead to an even closer connection by September 6, when Venus forms a trine with Jupiter in your compassionate fourth house, helping you build a home together. However, if you’re single and simply looking to spend time with interesting people, this upcoming new moon could be a powerful opportunity. Taking place on September 6, this new moon will activate your social eleventh house, prompting you to widen your circle of friends. As you continue to embrace your own authentic self, you’ll find it easier to attract people who love you for you.

This week, your desire to spread your wings and fall in love with something new could feel inhibited by your own concerns. As Venus in your hopeful ninth house squares off with Pluto in your twelfth house of the subconscious, there’s a chance that a fear-based mindset is closing you off to opportunities in love. Embrace your confidence and your authenticity, because as Venus forms a trine with Jupiter in Aquarius on September 6, you’re becoming more comfortable in your own skin as you light up a room. A new moon on September 6 will encourage you to think about the level of intimacy in your life. Taking place in your eighth house of emotional investment, you’re being encouraged to think of where you’re placing your heart and your love. It may be time to let down your guard and open your soul to someone else. However, it may also be time to move on from a relationship that’s been draining you.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 There’s a chance you and your lover could have a disagreement that’s based on money. On September 5, Venus in your eleventh house of ideals will square off with Pluto in your financial sector, bringing up a difference in opinion that centers on how you budget and spend your money. However, on September 6, you may find yourself taking control of your end of the situation as Mars in your ambitious tenth house forms a trine with Pluto, helping you tap into your ability to be a provider. In fact, by September 6, the new moon will send power to your tenth house of social status, encouraging you and your lover to set goals about where your careers are headed and how your relationship can support your plans. And if you’re single, it’s time to take this new moon seriously and level up in your field. After all, you’re in a relationship with yourself first and foremost.However, by September 8, you may struggle to find that “spark” searching for? Are you putting in an effort to create that romance?

with the poise and dignity of someone who has it all together. The trait or virtue that keeps equal pace, albeit purpose with grace, is of course, humility. The word itself even stems from the root expression from which our word ‘humanity’ hails, and that is: ‘from the earth’, or ‘of the earth’, the two words go so hand-in-hand, it is almost impossible to separate them in theory – though sadly, it is not as difficult, in practise. Relatedly, the psychologist, Yasmin Mogahed once enthused: “Never curse a fall. The ground is where humility lives.” And, as such, a truly humble person is quite frankly, one of the rarest things in the world; our default to having failed or fallen foul of our expectations, is to selfishly bemoan our lot. As if to remedy this deeply selfingrained human response to such things, C. S. Lewis made claim: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 There would be a little too much attention placed on your intimate life this week. After all, as Venus in your intimate eighth house squares off with Pluto in your eleventh house of community on September 5, which could bring far more scrutiny on your relationship than you’re comfortable with. However, as Venus forms a trine with Jupiter in your twelfth house of release, you’re clearing away your concern for what other people think and embracing what you love. As a new moon radiates throughout your seventh house of partnerships on September 6, you’re turning a leaf in your love life. This new moon could indicate the beginning of a new relationship; a relationship that could change everything. It could also encourage you to become a better partner in your relationship and to choose better partners.You may make leaps and bounds in the way you express your feelings and listen to your partner’s in returns.

Fascinatingly, one translation of the very word ‘Islam’, is humility, or to surrender (to God) in humility; there is even a passage in the Koran that says: “Successful indeed are the believers, those who humble themselves in their prayers.” Clearly, the concept, relevance and importance of humility has resonated right throughout the physical, and spiritual world for centuries. As such, the Middle East wasn’t the only region that ultimately enshrined the concept of humility; in Ancient Greece, they even referred to a goddess known as Aidos, who represented modesty, respect and humility. She was apparently the last goddess to flee earth after the golden age ended, and she was also considered the daughter of Prometheus (the Titan who created humanity from clay, and then defied the gods by giving them both the blessing, and the curse – of fire.) In Christian thought, one of the most repeated phrases, albeit the most

misunderstood, is the fifth verse of the Gospel of Matthew (which references Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount): “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” It is the word ‘meek’ that so often clouds the true moral of this passage. Whereby meek, is commonly mistaken for weak; keeping in mind, the original meaning of the word in English is ‘gentle’; and in Greek, the term for meek was ‘praus’, which refers to the manner war horses were trained for battle (being powerful and yet willing to submit to orders.) And finally, it is always good to be mindful that the opposite of ‘looking down’ on others, is to ‘understand’ them; the clue to this truly refined orientation resides in the word itself, there is a gleaming correlation, because the only way to see something clearly – is to look up at it, from below. Or as the old Chinese saying goes: “The higher the bamboo grows, the more it bows down.”

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Runner up Gloria Drew Handicap Doubles: Ray Chapman & Neville Poynting Runner up: Gloria Drew & Greg Porter CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 29-08-2021

Association Club Champions Handicap Singles : Neville Poynting

(41); R/up - Robert van Klaveren (40). Gross - Raymond Fyson (22 - 14 over). Ball run-down: 36 c/b. NTP’s: 2nd - N/A; 11th - N/A; 16th - N/A. Field size: 148 (massive!!!).

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The single stroke played on the bottom 10 on Sunday was won by Darren Diews with a net score of 26 and the runner up was Bruce Yates with 29.The putting trophy went to P.Piccoli with 16 putts and R.Horseman won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 2nd, F.Bruni. 3rd & 7th, B.Yates. 4th, G.Randall. 5th, M.Gooding. 6th, G.Shephard. 8th, T.Jenkins. 17th, D.Diews. 18th, J.Rankin. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Richmond Valley Meats in the RSM Shopping Village Casino will be a single stroke on the top 11 holes for the monthly medal and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am. Remember to be covid safe.

in the club championships Ricochet and Golf for the first time, Barbara Wellings, Christine Edlund, Jim Hannigan, Joan Saunders, Pauline Bolte, Flemming Frederiksen, made it through to semis and quarter finals. A fine effort by all these players to just fall short of making the finals.

ACA has made the decision to cancel all remaining events for 2021, Association, Ricochet, Golf, due to boarder closures, lockdowns, uncertainties across many states across the country. Hopefully things will settle over the next few months and get back to some normality in 2022. The NRCA has also cancelled the Association event that was to be held at Byron Bay on the 7th to 12th September 2021. This will now be played in 2022. The Mums cup, Association Doubles Championship a stand alone event to be held 18th to 21st November 2021, is still going ahead at this stage. Six of the clubs players who played

Saturday’s event was to be the annual teams ambrose event for the Tom Sommerville Cup. Tom was a former Club Captain and beloved member for many years. Due to the current Covid conditions this will be re-scheduled for later in the year. In its place we’re playing a pairs ‘special 6’ stableford with a single in conjunction, sponsored by Ben Bennett Constructions. The special 6 stableford involves adding the two stableford scores for the first 6 holes, multiplying them for the next 6, then the best individual score for the final 6. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated, just record your individual scores and the computer will do it for you! Note it is not a Shootout round. GOLF RESULTS FOR LAST WEEK Thursday – 26-Aug-21: single stableford; A Grade: Winner - Jason Matthews (40 - the man is on fire!); R/Up - Malcolm Bruce (39 c/b). Gross Glenn Eastment (37 - 1 under!!!). B Grade: Winner - Noel Huxtable

Saturday/Sunday – 28/29-Aug21: 4BBB aggregate stableford sponsored by Gaertner & Associates, round 22 B&K Balustrades/Bolt Barn shootout round; 4BBB: Winner - Noel Field/ Graham Costello (52); R/Up Jacob Follent/Aidan Kennedy (49); 3rd - Jeff Edwards/Tex Harding (48 c/b); 4th - Jason Harrison/ Emmet Flick (48); 5th - Matthew Underhill/Barry Smith (47 c/b). A Grade: Winner - Harry White (41 c/b - superb round of 3 under). B Grade: Winner - Seth Bell (43). C Grade: Winner - David Hunter (40 c/b).

Ball Run-Down: 46 c/b. NTP’s: 2nd – N/A; 5th – N/A; 6th Pak Vending Chipshot – N/A; 8th – N/A; 9th – Half-Gallon Milk Shot 9th: N/A; 11th – N/A; 13TH – N/A; 16th – N/A. Field size: 234 (incredible!!!).

Northern NSW Football provide update on 2021 Community Football season

A number of Northern NSW Football Member Zones have ended their seasons due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding COVID-19 lockdowns. Following the announcement on Thursday that lockdown restrictions would continue across regional NSW with stay-at-home orders in place until at least midnight on Friday 10 September, several Member Zones have made decisions

regarding their community football competitions. The Interdistrict Joint Board and managers of Newcastle Football, Hunter Valley Football and Macquarie Football met on Thursday and have ended their Interdistrict season. Football Far North Coast has ended its MiniRoos season only and will consult with clubs on Wednesday about the remainder of their season.

North Coast Football are looking to continue its season with finals to potentially be played on 11 and 18 September, with further consultation to happen next week. Northern Inland are also looking for their finals to go ahead with semi-finals on 11 September and grand finals on 18 September for everything except its premier competitions. Northern Inland premier competitions will continue through to 25 September, with the continuation of local MiniRoos competitions dependant on their location. Football Mid North Coast consulted its affiliated clubs on Thursday night. The local board will meet in the near future to discuss feedback received from clubs and determine the fate of the season.

Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland said while the news was disappointing for clubs and players, the decisions had been made by the respective zones with the best interests of the local football community a priority. “This will no doubt be deflating for all those players, clubs, volunteers and match officials who were looking forward to playing finals matches after a long and challenging season,” Eland said. “But with the extension of the lockdown restrictions for regional NSW announced yesterday the uncertainty makes it challenging for Member Zones to complete their seasons. “It is frustrating and disheartening for everyone in the game who has worked so hard

to make this season happen and make it what was a successful year on the pitch. “We hope that next year will bring us an uninterrupted season for our football community to enjoy.” Northern NSW Football still intends to complete the full seasons of its Premier Competitions.

NORTHERN NSW FOOTBALL TO LAUNCH NPLW COMPETITION IN 2022 Northern NSW Football is delighted to confirm its NPLW competition will commence in 2022. The eight clubs part of the Herald Women’s Premier League competition, Adamstown Rosebud JFC, Broadmeadow Magic,

Charlestown Azzurri, Maitland FC, Mid Coast FC, Newcastle Olympic, New Lambton FC and Warners Bay FC, have been offered licences to transition into the new eight-team NPLW competition. Northern NSW Football General Manager Football Operations Liam Bentley said NNSWF were excited to take the next step to grow the game for women and girls. “The majority of these clubs have been part of the process already because of their involvement in the men’s NPL competition. The ones who have not are well-run, capable clubs who will be ready for the step up,” Bentley said. “It is important to know that as part of the transition we will be looking to assist clubs in reaching the areas of the

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SPORT criteria they may not yet reach and help them raise the bar for their own players, coaches and volunteers. “This is part of our next step as the governing body to grow the women’s game with scope for further expansion in the future. “The transition will aim to raise the bar on and off the field and be the next step in improving the environment and pathway for female players developing in our region.” NNSWF put together a working group of respected voices in the women’s game to guide the criteria process. The criteria included requirements around team composition, player points system, FA/Member Federation Pathway and Youth Development Skill Acquisition Program. Clubs have until 9 September to accept their licence. Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland said the introduction of an NPLW competition would prove hugely beneficial to women’s football in the region in the lead up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and beyond. “While the pandemic delayed the transition, we very much appreciate the input of everyone involved in this process,” Eland said. “Women and girls are a strategic priority for Northern NSW Football and, with the Women’s World Cup to be played in Australia and New Zealand less than two years away, the transition to an NPLW competition couldn’t have come at a better time. “We congratulate those eight clubs on being offered licences in the inaugural NPLW NNSW competition and wish them all the best next season.”

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR 2021-22 SUMMER FOOTBALL Expressions of interest are now open for affiliated clubs looking to implement Summer Football in 2021-22. Northern NSW Football has developed a number

of off-season activities to provide people with more opportunities to play football, with an increasing number of players keen to participate over summer. Summer Football is a revised format of the game with competitive or social football available.

competitions that run for eight weeks or more will allow eligible participants to use their Active Kids Voucher towards their registration fee. Summer Football can be played in 5v5, 6v6 or 7v7 formats. It can also be offered to under-6s and 7s players with a 4v4 format applied in compliance with MiniRoos

Summer Football can be played for up to 20 weeks, commencing no earlier than 11 October 2021 and concluding by 14 March 2022. Summer Football can be held at any time between these dates as a post-winter 2021 competition or pre-winter 2022 competition. Northern NSW Football Head of Football Development Peter Haynes said now was the time for clubs to sign up for Summer Football. “Summer Football is a great way for competitive players to stay fit over the summer months but also a really good social outlet for community players as well,” Haynes said. “It is essential that clubs submit an expression of interest so their Summer Football program can be officially sanctioned. It is easy to do and a really important part of the process. “We can’t wait to see how many clubs and players take part in Summer Football this year. It promises to be the biggest Summer Football season yet.” Any Summer Football

football. Match duration is at the discretion of the competition administrator. This flexibility is provided given different constraints at venues including pitch availability, numbers of teams, age grades and players per teams. Match time recommendations: Age Grade Match Duration • Under-6s and 7s – 10-minute halves • Under-8s to 11s – 12-minute halves • Under-12s to 16s – 15-minute halves • Under-17s and older – 20-minute halves A Summer Football interim sanction will be sent to eligible clubs by 15 September, allowing formal sanctioning to follow. Expressions of interest, which close on Thursday 9 September 2021. More information can be found at www.form.jotform. co/212060845993864

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FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CLUB BENEFITS PROGRAM A BOOST FOR

SOUTH WALLSEND JSC South Wallsend Junior Soccer Club have benefited financially from Gema Simon’s efforts at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France thanks to a FIFA program. Simon was playing with Newcastle Football club South Wallsend in the Herald Women’s Premier League prior to the tournament. Because South Wallsend were required to release Simon to play at the World Cup, the club were entitled to a payment of more than $10,000 from FIFA as part of the international governing body’s Club Benefits Program. South Wallsend became the 10th Northern NSW Football representatives to be identified as a training club for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the others all clubs that either Simon or fellow Matilda Emily van Egmond had played with previously. South Wallsend JSC secretary Angela Jordan said the money meant everything to her club. “When we transferred our WPL program to Broadmeadow Magic in 2020 there were moments of disappointment. We had worked so hard over the years to create a pathway for our female participants,” Jordan said. “On one hand we knew with our facilities we would not be able to sustain our involvement in the premier competition and on the other hand letting go of the program left a big gap in our club. “The money will go back into the club to help us improve our facilities.” Jordan said South Wallsend receiving money from FIFA’s Club Benefits Program highlighted the importance of being part of the football pyramid. “To see professional football players playing in our local premier competitions is a credit to our local football community and the volunteers behind these clubs who work tirelessly to make these connections and grow our sport,” Jordan said. “It certainly assisted our club when we were recruiting

players for the women’s premier league. “Gema is amazing and we are beyond proud and thankful to her for the contributions she made to our club. I remember after one of our games she was approached by a young fan for an autograph and without any hesitation she put the biggest smile on that young girl’s face. “That’s why we love her. She’s not just a professional athlete, she is a friend to many and we will forever be proud that we had an Australian Matilda represent our club.” Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland said the outcome further demonstrated the benefits of alignment of football nationally and globally, from community clubs right through to international football. “This is a wonderful result for a great community club like South Wallsend,” Eland said. “And it shows why it is so important for the game to be connected from the community level through to its Member Federation, the national governing body in Football Australia and international governing body in FIFA.” The program was a way for FIFA to recognise the importance of club football in developing the women’s game and improving its professionalism, with clubs across the world paid $8.48 million (USD). It was the first time the program had been used for a women’s World Cup. Simon was an unused substitute for Australia’s three group B games which included a 2-1 defeat to Italy, a 3-2 victory over Brazil and a 4-1 win over Jamaica. The Matildas finished second in their group but were then eliminated 4-1 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw with Norway in their round of 16 clash. The USA retained their World Cup crown after defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. northernnswfootball.com. au/competitions/summerfootball

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70 SPORT REBELS, GHOSTS THROUGH, BUT LOCKDOWN HAS LEAGUE SEASON IN LIMBO By Tim Howard Group 2 Rugby League has not indicated if it will continue the rugby league season as the Covid-19 lockdown takes a bite out of the season. Group 2 officials have posted government lockdown press releases on its social media pages without any information about plans to finish the season. The Grafton Ghosts snared the minor premiership and have booked a spot in the semi-finals. South Grafton and Dorrigo Bellingen played out the only finals match on August 14, with the Rebels running out 42-24 winners. Trailing early in the game the Rebels regained the lead twice before running out 42-24 winners with a flurry of late tries blowing out the final score. While the Rebels got on top for most of the game it was the Magpies’ ability to swoop from well inside their own half which kept them in the game. Two of Bellingen’s tries lock Zac Johnson and winger Clyde Awesa were spectacular individual efforts from within their own quarter line.

In contrast the Rebels six tries largely came from concerted pressure inside the Bellingen red zone converted into points from close range. Rebels teen centre Brian Quinlan opened the scoring for the Rebels in the 26th minute, finishing off a sweeping backline move by carrying defenders

over the line in the left corner. It got the Rebels back into the game and signalled a period of intense pressure on the Bellingen line that finished with a Magpies try against the run of play. The Rebels looked to have scored, but the referee rule a knock-on

over the line. On the second tackle after the restart Awesa found himself in the clear on the quarter line and outsprinted the cover defence to score. Down 12-4 the shell shocked Rebels took until the final minutes of the half to hit back with two tries to snatch a half time lead.

With six on the clock captain coach Roy Bell produced a slick pass to winger Keiron JohnsonHeron who skirted defenders to score near the posts. More pressure a few minutes later allowed backrower Grant Stevens to surge toward the line. It looked he might be held up over the line, but was able to twist in the tackle and get the ball into the in-goal to score. Brown converted to send the Rebels to the sheds up 16-12. The second half was a carbon copy of the first with Bellingen first out of the blocks with another long range try to Tyran Stephenson, converted by Jai Whaddy giving the visitors the lead again. It was a short lived advantage as five-eighth Hughie Stanley crashed over near the posts. Big prop Josh Harris crashed over a few minutes later and the writing was on the wall for the Magpies. Bellingen made its last effort with a brilliant solo try to lock forward Johnson. It began when Stevens fell off a tackle as the Rebels tried to keep Bellingen pinned in their quarter. Instead Johnson

sprinted more than 80 metres to score under the post and bringing his team within four points of the lead at 28-24. What followed was special. Smarting from the missed tackle, Steven positioned himself where the ball carrier would make the return carry. The kick, deep to the left was fielded and passed to a forward to run it out. Instead he found the shoulder of the fired up Stevens, who had unleashed a bell ringer of a tackle that knocked the ball free. Played stopped to allow treatment of the dazed player, but two tackles later Lewis Cooper had plunged over for the try. Two more tries put the icing on the cake for the Rebels, who heard over the loud speaker system the state would go into lockdown that night. Captain Roy Bell said his side had done all it could do and it would be up to the group to navigate its way through lockdown restriction, but he was looking forward to a week off, if the semi-finals were delayed. “That would suit us at the moment,” he said.

!"#$%&'(#)(*&+",$&-%(.//0(1&2#(%'"3%(45%6,"2$"'(7","2803$9%(%$2:),(%6,)"; Madison de Rozario’s personalised Barbie doll needs a gold medal upgrade. The 27-year-old won Australia’s first track and field gold at the Tokyo Games and ended her long quest for a Paralympic title when she dominated the final of the T53 800m on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium. Australia is eighth on the medal tally after day five with eight gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze. Last year, de Rozario was among several top sportswomen to have a Barbie doll modelled on them. Asked if hers could be released again with a gold medal,

de Rozario replied: “I wouldn’t say no to that. It’s one of the highest compliments I’ve ever been paid. Jason Smyth (right) beats Skander Djamil Athmani to the finish line by 0.01sec. Tokyo 2020 Paralympics briefing: fine margins and a double bagel Read more “I feel like you have a list of things you want to do in your life and being a Barbie doll isn’t even on the list it’s that absurd.” But until Sunday, de Rozario had to settle for Paralympic silver. The four-time Paralympian had won three silver medals and was fifth two days ago in the T54 5000m.

This time, de Rozario executed a perfect race and clocked one minute 45.99 seconds, breaking the Paralympic record. She beat China’s Zhou Hongzhuan by 1.67 seconds, with Swiss Catherine Debrunner taking the bronze. Six-time Paralympian Angie Ballard finished seventh and legendary wheelchair racer Australia’s Madison de Rozario won gold in the women’s 800m T53 at the Tokyo 2020 Louise Sauvage, who Paralympic Games. Photograph: OIS/Bob Martin/REX/Shutterstock coaches de Rozario, their quad doubles wouldn’t have wanted of China breaking was also trackside. her own world record Paralympic title, to do it without them “They [Ballard and beating Japan’s for the gold. Zhou here.” Sauvage] are two Mitsuteru Moroishi clocked 27.17 seconds Also on Sunday women who have and and Koji Sugeno and Holt set an area night at the track, been there every 6-2 6-4 in their semirecord of 27.94. sprinter Isis Holt won single point of my final. Top seeds Dylan her second Tokyo career, but also of my At the pool, Jake Alcott and Heath silver in the T35 life,” de Rozario told Michel had a nearDavidson will defend the Seven Network. “I 200m, with Zhou Xia

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3-2 to world No.1 Hungarian Peter Palos in the Class 11 gold medal match. But the Steelers’ campaign for a third straight Paralympics gold medal ended in disaster with a 60-52 torching from Japan in their bronze medal game. It is first time since Athens 2004 that the Steelers have not won a Paralympics medal. “It’s been a fairly upsetting week,” said captain Ryley Batt. “We knew we were up

for some challenges [but] our results haven’t been the best. For once we can watch a gold medal game. “It’s going to hurt watching every other team receive a medal and not us, but that’s just what happens when you’re not the best. We’ve still got a future, it’s not over. It’s just another three years away (to the Paris Paralympics).” Great Britain won wheelchair rugby gold after beating the USA

54-49. Earlier on Sunday, Lauren Parker lost her PTWC triathlon by just 0.01 of a second for the silver medal, with American Kendall Gretsch overtaking the Australian within metres of the finish. Erik Horrie made history as the first Paralympic rower to win three medals after adding a men’s single sculls silver to the silvers he claimed in London and Rio. The 41-year-old

Sydney father of three, who had long been chasing gold, acknowledged a silver lining to being beaten at a third consecutive Games. “I guess my kids won’t be arguing who gets what medal,” Horrie said. “I’ve got the three kids and now there’s a silver each. This one means a little bit more to me because it’s my son’s [Luigi] ninth birthday today. Also in track and field, 45-year-old

grandmother Sarah Edmiston took bronze in the F64 discus and fellow West Australian athlete Robyn Lambird also won bronze in the T34 100m. The Rollers’ unbeaten start to the Games ended on Sunday when the United States thumped them 66-38 in wheelchair basketball. But the Belles won again in women’s goalball, beating the Russians 4-1.

!"#"$%#&"%'()*+,)-#*./ +)*.+%)+#.0.01.# from back page By David Sygall, Paralympics Australia AS THE going got really tough in the Women’s PTVI Para-triathlon at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on Saturday morning, guide Briarna Silk posed a question to Katie Kelly. “Can you give me more?” Silk asked the Rio gold medallist. “I was saying ‘Yes’,” Kelly said after the race, “but that was what I had.” It was enough for sixth, in the end. Not what former Casino girl Kelly had planned when she contacted Dan Atkins a couple of weeks after Rio and asked him to coach her to Tokyo. There had been ups and downs over those five years – moving states, changing guides, joining a new program – but there were never excuses. “We were chasing the Canadians and Great Britain, trying to get a podium spot,” Kelly said. “It didn’t happen, but I’m so proud of our effort.” Asked about racing in Tokyo’s extreme heat and humidity, she said: “We’re both from Queensland. We love the humidity, we train in a heated pool and in a heat chamber, so the heat was to our advantage. “It did catch up with me. But it was just a strong race. The girls out there are super strong, they’re coming up younger in the ranks and they were able to handle the heat today.” Coach Atkins was philosophical in the aftermath. Kelly and Silk had swum well, he said, pulling back about

Katie Kelly with guide Briana Silk, Photo credit Delly Carr - Sports Photographer World Triathlon 1

30 seconds after starting

3m34s behind according

to the handicap system.

The bike leg had been “brutal”, Silk said, but Atkins had hoped a bit more time could have been pegged back. “Then, on the run,” Atkins said, “Katie just mentioned to me that she just couldn’t bring the mongrel today. “For me, as a coach, right now proud of the fact that she got through it, she’s finished, she’s emotional – and it’s actually quite emotional for me to think about. “She rang me a week or two after Rio and it was a shock and an honour when she asked if I would help her. She said she wanted to go to Tokyo. “It’s a bit sad for me to think that this could be the end for us. It’s going to leave a big hole but it’s something I’ll always remember and cherish and I’m sure Katie will as well.” Whatever the future holds for Kelly, she will forever be Australia’s first triathlon gold medallist at

Katie Kelly with guide Briana Silk, Photo credit Delly Carr - Sports Photographer World Triathlon 2

the Paralympic Games. “She’ll go down in history for that,” Atkins said. “She should be incredibly proud she’s got a first and a sixth at the Paralympics.” Kelly’s proud also of the way she used her platform after winning in Rio. Rather than indulge herself, she wondered how she could help others. Not long after that great day on Copacabana Beach, she set up Sport Access Foundation, which raises money to provide grants to help people with a disability access sport. “Three of our recipients are here at the Paralympics – Col Pearse (swimming), Jamieson Leeson (boccia) and Keira Stephens (swimming),” Kelly said. “I’m an older athlete and I want to see younger kids get a chance, get access to equipment and coaching, from age five or six, like able-bodied kids – and it’s happening. Australia’s embracing it, it’s fantastic.” Kelly thanked her coach, family, friends, supporters, and sponsors. “Thank you for all the messages of support,” she said. “Thank you Dan Atkins, you are one of the most honourable coaches and person you could have as a coach and friend. “And Breeza Briarna Silk the most selfless and gutsiest guide one could have on their side.”

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