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As the rate of vaccination in NSW increases and the smallest of restrictions are lifted, people are looking ahead to what we can expect our lives to look like heading towards the end of the year.

“We expect September to still be a tough month, with rising numbers,” said

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro.

“We are not going to see until mid to late September a lot of the vaccines kick in, because even though you’ve had your first dose or second dose there’s a 2-3 week lag on that.”

Mr Barilaro said at some point there will be a moment in time where vaccines do kick in and we will start

seeing hospitalisation and deaths minimised.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed that as more people came out to get vaccinated, a peak of cases would soon be reached.

“It gives us heart and hope that by the middle of October we will see 70% of our adult population fully vaccinated,” she said at Friday’s 11am press

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“We anticipate a peak in cases in the next fortnight.

“But it’s not the number of cases we need to be focusing on, it’s how many of those cases end up in our intensive care wards.”

Ms Berejiklian said in the past fortnight, the amount of vaccines that have gone into the arms of people living in those communities with

high rates of virus has been outstanding, and that will have a positive effect on the spread and the likely number of cases.

“However, in terms of hospitalisation and ICU beds there is often a week or two week lag which means the highest number of people in our intensive care wards are likely to present during the month of October,” she said.

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PFIZER SHORTAGE HOLDING BACK NORTH COAST VACCINATION RATE North Coast Covid-19 vaccination rates have topped 60% despite a shortage of the preferred Pfizer vaccine inhibiting vaccine uptake.

Healthy North Coast chief executive Julie Sturgess was confident additional supplies of the Pfizer vaccine, due this month should see vaccination rates rise significantly.

Even Pfizer in short supply vaccine rated continued to climb in August, with 60% of those eligible receiving their first dose and 32% their second at at the end of the month.

This compared to respective rates of 67% and 36% for NSW and 58% and 34% Australia-wide.

The number of first dose recipients is highest in the Port MacquarieHastings, Bellingen, Ballina and Nambucca local government areas, falling into a 60-70% band.

In the LGAs of Tweed, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Lismore, 50-60% of residents have received their first vaccine dose. The figure is 40-50% in the Byron Shire.

Ms Sturgess said increase vaccination supplies reflected the uptake.

“North Coast rates

of vaccination reflect the currently available dose supply,” Ms Sturgess said.

“For example, the Byron LGA has had a limited allocation compared to some other parts of our footprint.

This is set to change later this month with increased supply for all LGAs expected.

“In the past week, the forecast has again increased with more than 50,000 additional Pfizer vaccines expected to be available across northern NSW from mid-September to the end of October.

“At the same time, the Mid North Coast will receive

MP CONDEMNS

‘FREEDOM’ PROTESTS

CLARENCE MP Chris Gulaptis has lashed out at protesters who clashed with police outside the Clarence Valley Council building last week.

The MP was not in his office, which is in line of sight from where the protests were staged outside the temporary council

office in Victoria Street but condemned the actions of up to 100 people as “ridiculous” and “selfish”.

“This sort of behaviour is unbelievable when we’re in the middle of a pandemic, which shut down the community and disrupted lives,” he said.

“I’m glad these people weren’t around when they were delivering vaccines for smallpox, polio and tuberculosis.

“They save me and my generation and my kids.”

Mr Gulaptis said people were free to not believe in vaccinations and lockdowns, but should not be out on the streets, spreading misinformation, or if infected, Covid-19.

more than 60,000 extra Pfizer doses.”

Healthy North Coast is calling for community members to be patient, respectful and kind to practice staff when trying to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.”

She said North Coast medical practices reported busy phone lines due to the overwhelming number of calls they are getting, as vaccine eligibility widens.

Ms Sturgess said the strong demand for vaccinations had been fuelled by the opening of eligibility to all people aged 16 to 39 for the Pfizer jab.

Children aged 12-15 will also be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine from September 13, further increasing demand.

“Although demand currently outstrips supply, by October we’ll have more than twice as many weekly doses available to ourcommunities,” Ms Sturg ess said.

Many medical practices have already put on extra staff to cope with up to 1000 phone calls a day from people wanting a vaccination appointment.

They are striving to help everyone at this stressful time and have asked for the public to be patient if they can’t get through.

Ms Sturgess stressed the importance of booking your jab appointment, even if it might be several weeks in advance.

“As we wait for increased supply of Pfizer vaccines to our region, we would like to remind those people wishing to get their jab as soon as possible that there is a plentiful supply of AstraZeneca, and most people can get an appointment within a few days,” she said.

“AstraZeneca is the recommended vaccine for Australians over 60 and is licensed for use in all patients aged 18 and over. Seek advice from your GP if you’re concerned about receiving AstraZeneca.

“Later this month, an additional 70 general practices will be delivering Pfizer vaccine as well as AstraZeneca. This will increase access to local GPs to book appointments and get protected from COVID-19.”

The best way for all people to find out when and where to book a vaccination is by going to the Department of Health www.health.gov.au/ website and using the Vaccine Eligibility Checker www. covid-vaccine.healthdirect. gov.au/eligibility .

NSW Police welcomes 250 additional positions THE NSW Police Force has been bolstered by the addition of 250 new officers this year, representing the third allocation of the NSW Government’s commitment to invest in 1500 new police over four years.

Field Operations Commands in the Northern Region are set to receive 18 extra positions, including one Child Protection Register officer and three positions for the Region Enforcement Squad.

The Coffs/Clarence Police District will get three additional positions.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said 115 of the police positions would join commands in regional and metropolitan areas, while other positions will be allocated to specialist commands.

“The Raptor Squad will benefit from 20 additional officers to target organised

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crime, while the Criminal Groups Squad and Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad will both benefit from 10 extra positions,” Mr Elliott said.

“These new officers are part of a $583 million investment by the NSW Government, to add 1500 additional police over four years.

“The additional positions will make a real difference to the NSW Police Force and give them a greater

ability to keep our State safe, especially during a time when police have been relied on so heavily.”

NSW Police Force Commissioner Mick Fuller APM said the additional police positions put the organisation in a solid position to adapt and respond to new and emerging crime issues.

“A modern police force must be resilient, adaptable and responsive,” Commissioner Fuller said.

“We have clearly demonstrated that capability over the past 20 months as we responded to the threat of Covid-19.

“Despite stay-at-home orders and other gathering limitations, criminal enterprise has not ceased.

“These additional resources will be the boost we need to respond to whatever threats we may face in the future.”

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GOVERNMENTS EXTEND COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT Tweed businesses urged to take advantage of an additional $3.9 billion of NSW support funding The New South Wales Government has announced more assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.

This additional funding will extend the JobSaver program and Micro-business Grant and continue rent relief incentives.

Additional relief for businesses will also be provided with further reductions in payroll tax as well as allowing eligible businesses to defer their payroll tax payments, due from July 2021 through to December 2021, until the 14 January 2022 with 12-month interest free repayment plans to be available.

The NSW Government’s additional $3.9 billion funding commitment will provide: Extension of JobSaver: • Eligible businesses with a turnover between $75,000 to $250 million that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health

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Order will be eligible for payments of up to 40% of their pre-COVID-19 weekly NSW payroll.

Eligible businesses in the hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors with a turnover of more than $250 million and up to $1 billion that continue to experience the requisite decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible to receive payments of 40% of their pre-COVID-19 weekly NSW payroll, up to $500,000 per week.

Eligible not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in the social support and animal welfare sectors with a turnover between $75,000 and $250 million that show a minimum 15% decline in turnover will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their preCOVID-19 weekly NSW payroll. Eligible NFPs will be able to apply from later in September to access backdated payments.

Extension of the COVID-19 Micro-business Grant • Eligible businesses with a turnover of more than

$30,000 and less than $75,000 that continue to experience a minimum 30% decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible for a fortnightly payment of $1,500.

Extension of payroll tax deferrals and waivers • Businesses eligible for a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver with payrolls $10 million or less will be eligible for a 50% reduction (waiver) in their 2021–22 payroll tax, up from 25%.

• All businesses will also be able to further defer payroll tax payments due from July 2021 through to December 2021. The payments will now not be due until 14 January 2022, and 12-month interest free repayment plans will become available.

Extension of support for commercial, retail, and residential landlords • Eligible commercial and retail landlords that provide rental waivers to COVID-19 impacted tenants and have not

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claimed land tax relief, will be eligible for a monthly grant of up to $3,000 and Eligible residential landlords can choose between applying for land tax relief or a further payment of $1,500, taking total assistance to a maximum of $4,500 per tenancy if they agree to reduce the rent for COVID-19 impacted tenants by at least $4,500.

A new hardship panel will also assess businesses that do not qualify for COVID-19 grants, on a case-by-case basis.

For more information go to 2021 COVID-19 Support Package.

• Support for individuals impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders is also available through Services Australia.

Queensland business assistance: • The Queensland Government is also offering support for businesses on the southern Gold Coast hit by the border closure

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restrictions.

A Queensland COVID-19 Small Business Support Hub has been set up at the Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre on Garrick Street, Kirra.

The Hub will be open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturday mornings.

Some of the Queensland Government business support available includes: • COVID-19 Business Support Grants of up to $30,000; exposure sites can get a cleaning rebate of up to $10,000; nearly $50m package for tourism and hospitality businesses; $1,000 grants for non-employing sole traders; tailored oneon-one support from Mentoring for Growth, Small Business Financial Counsellors and the Queensland Small Business Commissioner.

For more information go to Queensland business support or call the Queensland 24/7 Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687.

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Tight vote compounds building height increase

An artist’s impression of the aged care development on Yamba Rd looking east.

By Tim Howard Exceeding the allowed height for a building in Yamba by six metres has not been enough for the developer of a 50-unit aged care units.

At last month’s Clarence Valley Council meetings GCB Constructions Pty Ltd applied for a modification to its plans for its project in Yamba Rd to allow for a height increase in the building of between 25cm and 33cm to allow for a lift overrun.

When the council approved the DA for the building in October 2019, it approved a building height of 14.55m, or nearly 6m more than the Clarence Valley Development Control Plan allowed.

The units are adjacent to the Uniting Church’s Caroona aged care facility in Freeburn St and represent an expansion of that service.

Although the plans for building have been approved for nearly two years and the extra 30cm was not a major height addition, it rankled the project’s neighbours.

One, Emily O’Keeffe, addressed the council and

outlined her objection to the modified plans.

Ms O’Keeffe said she and her husband bought their “forever home” on the block next door, never thinking council would approve a 14.5m high “megastructure” beside it.

“We are already so disappointed that this eyesore has been approved and therefore we oppose any further height increases,” she said.

The couple said in hindsight they wished they had opposed the original plan more stringently.

She said balconies on the units already overlook properties of neighbours and further height increases would only add to the problem.

“We do not want a 14.83m high neighbouring building next to us,” she said.

“Obviously there was an error in planning and therefore it is a responsibility of Uniting to rectify this by making a modification within the already ridiculous approved height limit.

“What is the point of the 9m high building rule if 14.5m

high buildings can be built.”

But Ms O’Keeffe acknowledged the difficulty of her situation.

She said she had not had adequate time to respond to the original DA in 2019, receiving a letter advising her of the development just two days before the closing date for submissions.

But in question time, Ms O’Keeffe said the extra height sought would not make a big difference to the effect of the development on its neighbours.

“Because of the size of the building currently it’s not going to impact further because it’s already ginormous. There’s already shadowing, the units with the balconies is already impacting on the privacy.

“So I guess the additional height because of the height of the current building, but because of the extra height we don’t want them to keep adding additional height on,” she said.

Councillors supporting the development seized on this point.

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Lysaught it was not 6m heigh variation that was subject to debate, but 25cm to 33cm sought in the modifications.

“That’s where we are really about here today, about 10 or 12 inches,” he said.

Cr Richie Williamson was stronger in his views on the application.

“To print this up as a 6m variation is a falsehood,” he said. “The project height is already a lawful decision of council.

“The variations are minor and will have little impact.

Even the deputee made this point.”

But Cr Peter Ellem reflected a sentiment prominent in the council among the project’s neighbour.

“It might have been a lawful decision, but it’s a god-awful one,” he said.

“An extra story above the DCP I hope the next council will tighten up its DCPs and make sure there is not this arbitrary relaxation of them.

“Whether it be the 10% or 15% rule or in this case a lot higher. So to add a ruler length to something that is out of kilter with Yamba Rd, I just

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can’t support it in principle.

“It can be minimised to just what we’re dealing with today, that its a whole compounding of it.

“It just goes to show what can get passed through this council.”

Mayor Jim Simmons said it was important for the council to only rule on the elements available in the report.

Cr Andrew Baker argued changing the DCP to suit a particular development was not unusual.

He described the DCP as a blanket, which could not take into account every small issue on every site.

“The building has already been approved by council, the application before council is a minor variation in a couple of spots.”

He said it was important to consider just this element to ensure “justice to all parties”.

Cr Baker said the debate over the previous council decision was not helpful.

“The fact is we give ourselves with the DCP the right to consider variation, consider the merits of variations and to at time reject them,” he said.

“There is no breach.

When a council does itself a consideration it can’t then be breaching it by having considered the application, decides in will accept it.”

Cr Baker also said the height variation sought in the modification was so small he defied any onlooker, professional or amateur, to notice it.

Voting went to the wire with Crs Baker, Lysaught, Williams, Simmons and Kingsley for and Crs Ellem Clancy, Novak and Toms against.

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LITTLE REPRIEVE AS QLD BORDER CLOSURE DRAGS INTO WEEK FOUR

By Margaret Dekker As the Queensland border closure enters a fourth week of turmoil for border communities and Queensland residents stranded outside their state, there appears no end in sight to the dilemma despite weeks of noise from both sides of the border and politics.

The recent call by Northern Rivers leaders for a Tweed Cross Border Community Zone was rejected; the Queensland Government’s compromise of a checkpoint at Tweed River has been rejected by NSW; pleas by residents and Richmond Valley mayor Robert Mustow - to release Covid-free Northern Rivers LGAs from lockdown, continue to fall on deaf ears as do calls for a border bubble, ‘ring of steel’ and two separate petitions amassing 30,000 signatures, so the status quo remains.

On the weekend, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk opened 50 hotel quarantine rooms for Queenslanders in extreme circumstances needing to return home on the proviso they arrive by air, impractical for those with pets, motorhomes and/or furniture if relocating interstate. A further 680 hotel quarantine rooms

Father’s Day gathering at the borderline on Sunday

were due to become available on Monday for those who reapply to the revamped entry process, shifting from Queensland Health to Queensland Police Service.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has said her government’s effort to move the Tweed border checkpoint (to the Tweed River) had been in vain.

“Look, I’m trying so hard. We have been really reaching out to the New South Wales government to be able to have that border bubble, to be able to move that checkpoint .. We’re going to continue those

discussions,” Annastacia Palaszczuk said on the weekend.

In an open letter to the Queensland Premier – posted on his Facebook page late last week - Member for Tweed Geoff Provest called on the Palaszczuk Government to “move quickly to accommodate a genuine border bubble.

The NSW Government is ready and willing to work with Queensland to make life better for those living on the border,” Geoff Provest posted online.

“How is it possible that yesterday a plane full of NRL players,

their families and associates, were allowed to seamlessly cross the border into Queensland, flying from Sydney to Brisbane, landing and disembarking without a hitch?” he asked.

AFL players too, Tasmanian-based Victorian team, the Western Bulldogs and staff, were in Brisbane on Saturday night winning the Semi-Final before a packed stadium.

Four Covid-19 positive cases were announced in the greater Brisbane community prior to and over the weekend, one a truck driver “carrying a lot of the virus” said

Dr Jeannette Young, Queensland Chief Health Officer.

According to the latest update from Northern NSW Local Health District, there are no new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Federal Labor member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, has reiterated the call for a ‘ring of steel’ to protect northern NSW which she says NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and their Liberal and Nationals MPs on the North Coast are stubbornly refusing to

create.

“A Northern NSW checkpoint and ring of steel could be delivered by either moving the current border checkpoint south, or instead, the declaration of a separate NSW checkpoint in Northern NSW. In terms of staffing the checkpoints, the use of Army personnel is completely possible – as is currently happening in other areas including Sydney. It’s just a matter of political will,” Ms Elliot said.

People power was clearly on show at the borderline on Sunday, where hundreds of loved ones met over the barricades for one extraordinary Father’s Day lunch, police turning a blind eye to social distancing, mask wearing and statewide stay-at-home rules on this occasion.

“I can’t believe this is in Australia!” one of many people commented on social media.

Also easing the tension at the border, four men and their “Mates of Origin” table tennis game, played out across the great divide between Queensland and New South Wales.

“We’re trying to lift people’s spirits despite the tough times we’re going through,” one player, James Longstaff, said.

The border battle continues.

BYRON VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ELECTED TO RFSA STATE BOARD

Man charged following investigation into unauthorised protest activity - Tweed Heads

Leah Ross

Police have arrested another man following an investigation into unauthorised protest activity across NSW earlier this week.

Acting on information and intelligence, the NSW Police Force deployed more than 900 officers on Tuesday 31 August 2021, to conduct high-visibility patrols of various sites expected to be targeted by unauthorised protests, including NSW Parliament House and local council chambers.

General Duties officers from across NSW were supported by the Public Order and Riot Squad, Operations Support Group, Traffic

The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) has elected Mullumbimby rural firefighter Leah Ross to the Board of Directors for the 2021-2023 term.

Mrs Ross has been a volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service

(NSW RFS) since 1995, when she joined the Mullumbimby Rural Fire Brigade (RFB).

Since then, Mrs Ross has been brigade Deputy Captain, Senior Deputy Captain and has held the positions of brigade President and Secretary.

She has been involved in the RFSA since 2011 and is a passionate advocate for her fellow volunteers. Mrs Ross is an authorised NSW RFS Fire Investigator and was the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Ballina and Byron District areas.

Mrs Ross has held executive positions

in her local Far North Coast RFSA Branch and on the RFSA State Council. This is her first time elected to the RFSA Board of Directors.

RFSA President Scott Campbell said he is looking forward to working alongside Mrs Ross for the 2021-2023 term.

“Leah has a long history of advocacy on behalf of her fellow volunteers and I very much look forward to working with her and my fellow Directors as we support our members in their work protecting the community.”

Mrs Ross brings

with her professional experience in office administration and small business ownership.

The RFSA is managed by its members and is the authoritative voice in representing the over 70,000 members of the NSW RFS. It offers a broad range of operational and welfare support for volunteers including sponsorship of training exercises, a brigade and district grants program, educational scholarships, Volunteers’ Family Days, advocacy and chaplaincy, counselling and family support.

and Highway Patrol Command, Police Transport Command, the Dog and Mounted Unit, and other specialist units.

Following investigations, a 52-yearold man attended Murwillumbah Police Station about 4.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 1 September 2021), where he was arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.

The man was charged with unlawfully participate in outdoor gathering/stay at home area.

He was given conditional bail to appear at Murwillumbah Local Court on 22 September 2021.

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT IMAGES RELEASED AS INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE INTO TWEED HEADS PROTEST ACTIVITY

Below: Images of the people police want help identifying following the protest on the NSW-Qld border

Tweed/Byron investigators have released images of five people they would like to identify after unauthorised protest activity at the NSW/ QLD border last month.

Tweed/Byron Police District commenced an investigation in response to an unauthorised protest on

the NSW/QLD border on Sunday, August 22.

During the operation, protestors crossed

the border between Queensland at Coolangatta and NSW at Tweed Heads.

As part of ongoing investigations, police have today released images of five people who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The first man depicted is described as wearing a black t-shirt and

cream cargo pants, with a GoPro strapped to his chest. A second man depicted is described as

wearing a faded grey t-shirt, orange pants and a blue and yellow face mask, holding a mobile phone. A third man depicted is described as wearing a white t-shirt and a black cap. A female depicted is described as wearing a black blouse and carrying a black handbag. A fourth man

depicted is described as wearing a black singlet and a black floppy hat, with a sleeve tattoo on

his left arm.

Anyone with information about the identity of the five people – or has mobile phone footage of the protest activity – is urged to contact Crime Stoppers through the online portal or by contacting 1800 333 000.

Investigators are

following up every report, with seven people charged and 55 PINs issued so far.

Anyone with information about these incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

NEWSBRIEFS Safer School Zones Work starts on program to create safer school zones Nineteen schools across the Clarence Valley are set to benefit under the School Zone Infrastructure Program.

The program, which will be completed in three stages from now until the end of June 2022, aims to provide pedestrian improvements around schools, support jobs and stimulate local economies.

Work on the first stage started yesterday (Monday 30 August), and will see the construction of pedestrian facilities, new pathways connecting schools and improved signage at Cowper, Harwood, Iluka, Lawrence, Maclean, Westlawn and Yamba schools.

Clarence Valley Council General Manager Ashley Lindsay says the School Zone Infrastructure Program is about delivering essential infrastructure improvements while also supporting local trades.

“The program will look at ways to improve infrastructure around the school zones and will include the installation of pedestrian islands, pathways, signage, and traffic calming devices to make school zones safer for students and road users,” Mr Lindsay says.

“The program is designed to stimulate the local economy through the use of local contractors who will be employed to complete the works.”

The School Zone Infrastructure Program has been funded by State and Federal Government Road Safety Program, School Zone Infrastructure Sub Program.

REGISTRATION for the Nippers 2021/22 season has now started online for the Cudgen Headland SLSC. You can register at sls. com.au/join.

Pool proficiency will be held at the Kingscliff Pool on Sunday, September 12 from 8.30am to 9.30am.

Sign-on help will be offered the Cudgen Headland SLSC on Sunday, September 12 from 8.30-9.30am and on Sunday, September 10 from 8.30am to 10.30am.

Dates are subject to change and Covid restrictions will apply.

Stay up to date at www. cudgenslsc.org.au.

Clinic to get small allocation of Pfizer KEEN Street Clinic in Lismore will soon be receiving a small allocation of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations.

“We are prioritising bookings for ATSI, aged care workers, health care, childcare (including teachers) and disability support workers between the age of 16-59,” a spokesperson said.

“If you are in any of these groups please contact Keen St clinic on 6621 2371 to book your vaccination.

“If you are aged between 16-59 and not in the above groups, we will post another notification when more bookings are open.

“We still have spaces available for AstraZenica vaccinations if you are over 60.”

Community grants now open DOES your club or community organisation have a project in mind which will support it and the wider community’s growth and development?

Round One of Richmond Valley Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program is now open.

Grants can be for as little as $100 and up to $5000 Applications close on Thursday, September 30.

For more details and a link to the application form, visit the council’s website.

THE 2021 Carp Muster has been cancelled.

The Casino RSM Social Fishing Club would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the event and hope to see you all next year.

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All’s swell for Lismore sculptor, unable get to Queensland festival

By Margaret Dekker As proof the show must go on, sculptor Daniel Clemmett has found a novel way to get his latest stunning creation to the main event, the Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach in Queensland.

“I’ve put it on the back of a crane truck!” Daniel told The Northern Rivers Times.

However, the Dunoon sculptor renowned for his large-scale metal and steel installations is not going, but at least his prized sculpture is. And this year it’s a shining, gleaming beauty. A giant 3m x 3m metal motocross helmet that came to the creative’s mind as he considered the world in a climate crisis and Covid-19 pandemic.

“We’re all terrified. I like to be ironic and use satire. It’s questioning whether we should be putting our helmets on and getting ready for the future, could it get worse before it gets better?” Daniel

“Helmet” all ready to go on the back of a truck to Qld Inside a sculptor’s mind and installation!

Sculptor Daniel Clemmett and sons Vinnie 18mo, Max 4, Frankie 7, Leo 11 in the Dunoon workshop

proposed.

“What control do we have? But put our helmets on, get vaccinated and stay at home!” he mused.

The big hot-pink helmet with gunmetal studs also aims to challenge people’s ideological constructs.

“Nobody wore a helmet when they were a child on a plastic toy.

But as we get older, we learn we should.

It’s an interesting analogy considering

Australia’s place in the Covid world,” Daniel Clemmett said.

The sculpture, made of up to 40 car bonnets - most supplied by Hillside Auto Dismantlers in Tuncester - is also a nod to Daniel’s upbringing as a panel beater’s son, as the stay-at-home dad ‘inspires’ his own four boys.

“I grew up in a panel beater’s house. It’s all about bashing big pieces of metal around, people

come up and say this is f**king excellent, but they’re also terrified of what I do!” Daniel said.

And as an aside, in the age-old tussle between Holden and Ford and who does it best, one classic model stands out in the Dunoon metalwork shed.

“Commodore bonnets work best, they just weld really well,” Daniel said.

“I just get carried away .. and my benchmark is what can I fit in the back

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Back along the Currumbin foreshore, Clemmett’s no stranger to the Swell Festival, billed as Queensland’s premier outdoor art event. He’s the only exhibitor to have twice won the Swell Sculpture Award, in 2017 and 2014, and received “mixed reviews” when he controversially entered his ‘ak47 Kalashnikov’ sculpture in 2007.

“That wasn’t as politically correct as some of the others,” Daniel said cheekily.

He’s also exhibited at Bondi’s Sculpture by the Sea nine times.

Normally Daniel likes to sit back in the sand dunes and watch as spectators admire his work “or not,” he laughed. But as his large-scale work attests, times are different time in 2021 and NSW residents including Daniel need more than a helmet to get by in Queensland this year.

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TO HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK, TEAMS WILL RUN 1300KM … IN LOCKDOWN These family support workers are all in lockdown, but that won’t stop them from running and walking 1,300km to highlight National Child Protection Week.

The week was set up by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, which this year has teamed up with Run Against Violence for a 19-day run or walk.

The Family Connect team at the not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures, have signed up for the challenge and are committed to going the distance

by September 17 – but they will exercise individually, stay in their local government areas, and log their distances online.

“Not only does this challenge encourage people to keep exercising during lockdown, but it also raises awareness about the

importance of keeping children safe and providing them with a nourishing environment in which to thrive,” Mr Davies said.

“Of course we will be doing this in a way that supports the spirit as well as the letter of our Covid rules.”

The theme of this year’s Child

Vaccination boost for Northern NSW Aboriginal communities Aboriginal communities across Northern NSW will have extra access to COVID-19 vaccines thanks to a boost of 4,000 extra Pfizer doses supplied by the Commonwealth Government.

The doses will be progressively distributed throughout Aboriginal communities in a mobile vaccination clinic which will tour the area over the coming weeks.

The vaccination drive is a collaborative effort between local Aboriginal Medical Services, NSW Police, the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) and the Australian Defence Force, and supported by local councils.

NNSWLHD Associate Director for Aboriginal Health, Kirsty Glanville praised the collaboration between the agencies, and their shared commitment to supporting the health needs of Aboriginal people through improved access to vaccines.

“Working together is the best way to share our expertise and knowledge to reach our communities and improve health outcomes,” Ms Glanville said.

“We’re also being supported by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Aboriginal Lands Council and National Indigenous Australians Agency on this journey which strengthens our ability to reach as many people as we can.”

Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation

Chief Executive Officer, Scott Monaghan, said the mobile clinic is an excellent solution to deliver vaccines in community.

“The mobile clinic will bring the vaccine right to Aboriginal community members, removing barriers such as transport, which we know can make it difficult for people to access vaccinations,” Mr Monaghan said.

Richmond Police District Superintendent Scott Tanner said Police Aboriginal Liaison Officers will form part of the mobile team.

“Our Aboriginal staff have been in communities over the last couple of weeks, delivering care packages and having conversations with community members about the vaccine, and it’s great to see communities wanting to do all they can to protect their vulnerable community members and elders,” Superintendent Tanner said.

All Aboriginal people aged 12 and over are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Aboriginal people have had priority access to COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Commonwealth Government’s vaccine program across Australia. Information will be provided directly to communities about when the clinic will visit them.

Protection Week is, ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’.

“So that all of Australia’s children are treated fairly, we need to make sure that every family and every community has the resources needed for children to thrive,” Mr Davies said.

“That’s a big picture view and involves eliminating poverty so that children don’t grow up in hardship – vulnerable to neglect or abuse. To thrive and be healthy children need to have basic needs met, but remember not every family has adequate resources.”

Mr Davies said Social Futures, which delivers homelessness, mental health and family support services, was working to create a healthier, fairer Australia for all children – especially those growing up in regional areas.

“In Child Protection Week, let’s remember that we need to support every child, family and community according to their needs. That means our neighbourhoods are set up to support families and children.

“It also means building a

community where there are jobs, safe places like libraries and parks, good schools and childcare and affordable housing, decent health services and strong social activities.

These are all needed to ensure children grow up with their physical and emotional needs met.

“I commend the Social Futures staff who have committed to walking and running 1300km in a Covid safe way during lockdown.”

The runners and walkers are also raising funds for ‘Love Bites’, which educates young people about respectful relationships. Nationally the Walk Against Violence is aiming to raise $90,000 for the program.

National Child Protection Week is an annual event starting on the first Sunday of September.

Timely reminder to protect your skin

LAST week was a rough week for NSW Nationals MLC Ben Franklin after he had two skin cancers cut out.

Mr Franklin shared his experience in the hope of encouraging others to protect their skin, especially leading into the warmer months.

“Yesterday I got two skin cancers cut out - one from my forehead and one from my neck,” Mr Franklin said.

“It was both much more unpleasant and much more expensive than the alternative of being better at putting on sunscreen when I was younger.

“Slip, slip, slap is more than just a jingle. We all actually need to do it.

“And get your skin checked regularly - nothing is more important.”

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for example, by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australians. Every year, in Australia skin cancers account for about 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers and the majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.

The incidence of skin cancer in Australia is one of the highest in the world, two to three times the rates in Canada, the US and the UK. Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, though the risk increases as you get older.

Exposure to UV radiation causes 95% of melanomas, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

In Australia, 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 5 teenagers are sunburnt on an average

summer weekend. Many people get sunburnt when they are taking part in water sports and activities at the beach or a pool, as well as gardening or having a barbeque.

For best protection, the Cancer Council recommends a combination of sun protection measures: 1.

Slip on some sunprotective clothing that covers as much skin as possible.

2.

Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen.

Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards.

Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.

3.

Slap on a hat – broad brim or legionnaire style to protect your face, head, neck and ears.

4.

Seek shade.

5.

Slide on some sunglasses – make sure they

meet Australian Standards.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the invisible killer that you can’t see or feel. UV radiation can be high even on cool and overcast days. This means you can’t rely on clear skies or high temperatures to determine when you need to protect yourself from the sun.

The UV Index is reported daily by the Bureau of Meteorology. The alert identifies times during the day when the UV level is 3 or above and sun protection is needed.

As well as appearing on the Bureau of Meteorology website, the alert can be found on Cancer Council Australia’s home page and as an app for smartphones.

Download the SunSmart app for iOS or Android keep track of the UV levels throughout the day. There’s even a handy reminder to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.

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The Northern Rivers Times September 9, 2021

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION

Age Discrimination Age discrimination is alive and well and being fully supported by every government and political party in Australia.

Over 59 no Pfizer for you and no valid reason given as to why.

What vaccine have all the politicians had?

Bet they had a choice.

Over 74 receive an in-depth medical questionnaire as to your physical and mental capacity or lose your drivers licence if you do not reply.

Why don’t 30, 40 or 50 yr olds receive the same questionnaire as the questions asked sure can apply to them also?

Receive the age pension and mandatorily have to declare your assets including teaspoons in your kitchen drawer or any income like the 50 cents you may get placed in your bank savings account under the pretence of investment income.

All politicians voted for an increase in the penalty reduction to the aged pension from $1.50 to $3.00.

Why don’t politicians have their salaries

A good laugh Would you ‘please’ continue to publish letters by G.MacDonald and the woman who supports his views? In today’s sad world t’s hard to find anything to chuckle about, but these two give us some great laugh. Unable to debate Sir David Attenbourgh’s evidence that climate change is

Nigel Dawe Recently I read a refreshing article by Nigel Dawe titled “Criticise. to reduce your standing”.

I had just finished reading another diatribe of criticism by the “Lefty Looney” from Pimlico about everything in conservative politics.

The letters follow the same reporting style as the ABC, which is both shallow and selective, appealing to just 50 % of our population.

The language used in the letters seems to be the most derogatory and inflammatory expressions to make his point.

However, I did take solace from Nigel’s article, especially a quote relating to criticism “I’ve found them to be illconsidered, snipe ridden admissions by those who generally don’t have a great deal to offer and have never really offered much at all.”

Ballina Resident Buckleys Once everyone is vaccinated there’s no

Climate There’s great news from the largest independent climate poll in Australian history just released by the Australian Conservation Foundation.

The YouGov poll released the following finding that in every federal electorate in our country, the majority of voters want the Morrison government to do more to address climate change and that Australia’s future is a renewables future.

The poll showed that 65% of voters say Labor and Coalition plans for climate action will influence their vote. The Morrison government still doesn’t have a climate plan to cut climate pollution this decade to avert climate catastrophe. And Labor cannot continue to try to have two bob each way and they too must now outline their plan to avert climate catastrophe.

Here’s what this vital poll found. And all Major Party politicians should take notice: 32% of voters in inner-metro electorates

Herd immunity I don’t agree with lockdowns, it would have been better to lockdown the vulnerable only, while letting the rest of society keep functioning and get to herd immunity. Instead of vaccines I would have chosen efficient treatment protocols.

President Trump got over the virus in October last year by being treated. So we have to put up with what our governments tell us hoping that one day we will be able to open up to our freedoms again.

One thing the media doesn’t seem to tell us is a comparison between the number of deaths in Australia from, for example, the flu in 2017, a bad flu year = 1255 deaths, compared to covid-19 caused deaths since the virus started last year = 1019.

Ceasing international air travel, quarantining and lockdowns may have helped keep the death rate down compared to the flu but at what cost to the economy?

Lynette Evans Numulg Freedom of Speech In reply to Peter Walters of Ballina, NRT 2/9/21.

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and 25%of voters in rural electorates say: CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR THEM IN THE NEXT ELECTION. 51% of Coalition voters want greater action on climate change.

61% of voters support action to cut Australia’s greenhouse emissions by at least half by 2030.

Nationally 71% of voters do not see coal and gas as part of Australia’s future energy mix.

A majority of voters in every electorate reject plans for the present government to build new gas and coal-fired power plants.

57% of voters think the Morrison government should pay more attention to expert advice on climate change.

A majority of voters in the Hunter Valley coal region in NSW and in the 5 Queensland ‘coal seats’ do not believe that new coal and gas plants should be built to supply Australia’s future energy needs.

This poll comes at a critical time for the Morrison government.

In the next two months the Morrison government will decide on the climate plan it will take to the UN Climate Conference in November.

Will the Morrison government’s climate plan be for “the greater good” of vested interests who only want everything to stay the same or will the Morrison government or the Opposition step up to the plate and change

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need for QR codes because no one’s going to get sick because there vaccinated this is big brother control and furthermore once your fully vaccinated home gatherings party’s should be totally acceptable this NSW government is totalatarian and has Buckleys of stopping people visiting each other houses once fully vaccinated Alan Mosley Yamba

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real, MacDonald stated he wouldn’t want to upset an elderly person.

What a cop out! (I’m still laughing).

His supporter (I apologise I have forgotten her name) tells us that sea levels are not rising and the Pacific Islands aren’t sinking-hilarious! Please continue to publish their letters as I wouldn’t want to be deprived of such merriment.

Lyle Clarke East Ballina

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reduced by the same income and assets test?

Too busy giving themselves tax cuts the Treasury can’t afford anyway.

The aged pensioner rebate on Council Rates has not been increased for 10 years yet the council rates have doubled in most LGA’s.

Oh, we want you to stay living in your home go get a rip off reverse mortgage from a snake oil vendor if your pension makes it hard to get by on.

The Chinese Govt pays the aged pension at 55yrs of age but the BS we are told is that 65 is the new 55 so future generations will wait until they are 70 +.

So, what about no super pay outs for politicians until they reach 70yrs.

Perhaps the aged can play pay back and vote for whomever is the opposition to your local, currently in office, elected politician in the coming election.

The sex shop on Capitol Hill commonly known as Parliament House needs a shake out anyway.

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION again, anyone whom has a differing opinion to them should be silenced, discredited, and harangued for having the gall to express their views. I find it quite amusing you think you have a greater entitlement to a column than I. As I have said before, thank God the Northern Rivers Times are unbiased and encourage freedom of speech.

A novel idea, how about you tender an accurate factual retort. A worthwhile contribution, you will find it a new and rewarding experience, be sure to tally every word.

I observe many things, one of which is the constant besmirching of our Federal and State Governments by regular contributors, I suggest you get over the fact they are in government, the majority put them there, stop bellyaching about them, (With hindsight the moaners have always done a better job).

Your chance for change is at the ballot box. A little update, my gooseberry bush flowered two weeks later than it flowered last year. The mean sea level measured at Fort Denison for July 2021 was 1.081m, May 1914 was 1.111m. Average monthly means 0.937m (like it or not).

G. MacDonald.

Pimlico.

More insanity The proposal by the New South Wales government to allow Sydney Sixers to holiday in the rural new South Wales is

insanity Just because you are double vaccinated doesn’t mean you can’t carry the. Virus and even Surveillance testing hasn’t stopped truckies and other tradies spreading the virus in Newcastle and other parts of the state . While I get tourist operators are having a quite time now in lockdown they have seen boom times in the last eighteen months before lockdowns with Sydney Melbourne and other lockdown.

Refugees either re locating or holidaying and n the region’s as they could not fly overseas . Welcoming back people from. Western Australia Tasmania south Australia northern territory and Queensland would be welcome as they have no cases to have people come from covid ravaged Sydney or Melbourne is insanity and would overwhelm our fragile health system . It’s hard not to think that new South Wales government gets its health advice from a corn flakes packet Alan Mosley Yamba

Why should they not be masked ? They handle goods on sale (and scream their heads off if/ when told not to.

Only today, September 4th, we learn of a covid positive four year old in the State,Who is to say that children are immune from passing on the virus .

Regrettably it is also noticeable that there are a few un-masked (mostly male) circulating around shopping centres begging cash for food (they say),or smokes and when approached by centre staff, they respond with loud and foul language that anyone in the locality can hear.

They obviously have no regard for the current restrictions and less for the safety of the rest of us.

Our Cops have enough on their plate already so how else can such situations be policed?

Whilst these cretins continue to circulate, the so called 70,80 percent safety net is not achievable in our area or indeed the entire State and Country.

Peter Walters Ballina

Currently Blessed We are currently blessed with no reported active covid cases within our LGA, however, despite the lockdown, there are many among us who, for whatever reason, un-masked, allow and take their children into shopping centres.

Whilst I realise these littlies cannot be left home un-attended, they are surely a further risk to the current situation.

Protesters Protesters would not be protesting at the Qld NSW border if politicians were doing the right thing and not playing politics with people’s lives and livelihoods. Clearly the border bubble should be reinstated for the benefit of both states . If anyone should be fined it’s the politicians who are playing politics with people’s lives not the

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Alan Mosley Yamba Lengthy Contribution G McDonald’s usual lengthy contribution (NRT 26/8) is important because he/she quotes so accurately from the loony tunes sceptic songbook.

Lyric 1 :- ‘The geologic record has many examples of elevated temperatures and CO2 levels’ - so what? Natural climate change occurs over long periods of time whereas present global warming is now detected over decades - it is anything but natural!

Lyric 2 :- ‘Computer models make climate prediction a nonsense.’

The BOM uses computer modelling for its weather prediction but is only considered reliable up to the 5 day forecast - hence a cynical sceptics glee.

Now that the effects of global warming are ubiquitous, the various indicators are stored/ processed in computers and the trends are the bleeding obvious - not a computer model in sight!

Lyric 3 :-’Deride the messengers.’ The IPCC is made up of 230 scientists from 60 nations and reviewed 14000 research papers but to sceptics they are a conniving rabble whose sole purpose is to promote the power of the UN. Greta Thunberg is an earnest, knowledgeable, 18yr old Scandinavian who happens to have Aspergers but to sceptics she is an angry mentally, deranged teenage puppet - in both cases the sceptic narrative is beyond belief Lyric 4 :- Find a quasi academic who espouses such nonsense and there are plenty eg Albert Parker (AKA Alberto Moretti), Jennifer Marohasy etc whose climate change denial is rejected by mainstream science.

This is an incomplete list of the lyrics from the sceptic song book but no doubt the scribe from Pimlico will acquaint us with the remainder in due course - we should be so lucky.

Ted Strong Seelands

Love, love me do by Nigel Dawe

OF all the concepts, emotions, traits and deepseated triggers that have driven the human being to do what it does since the beginning of time: nothing comes as close to defining or ultimately refining our better selves, than love – in all its revered substance, essence, and glory.

Love, whilst it is a word that is so simple to say, it is one that is infinitely challenging to live up to, come to terms with, let alone get to the bottom of, if not put into practice.

The wartime leader Winston Churchill once said: “All great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honour, duty, mercy, hope.” He failed to mention love, which is excusable, coming from the same man who responded to being politely advised that he’d just won a Nobel Prize, by saying: “Just tell me it’s not for peace!”

As such, you could argue, without the inclination, drive or ability to feel, express, know and genuinely show – love, the human being would not have got beyond the ill-lit confines of its prehistoric cave. It is the lofty souls who have loved, and not those that blindly hated, who have shown the way to progress, a path unimagined by those non-blessed with the ultimate ability of all – unconditional love of life, and of one’s fellow person.

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, once said: “That which is done out of love is always beyond good and evil.” And upon reflection, love is its own determiner, albeit harbinger of optimal outcomes – infinitely

removed from any constraints of self-interest or ego, and any grossly reductive notions of ‘clear’ right or wrong.

Love evidently transcends anything we could ever remotely fathom or know, by way of mere association or effect – and outright stands on its own definitional grounds of example.

The 13th Century Sufi poet, Rumi, once stated: “Love is the whole thing.

We are only pieces.”

Which is a wonderful way of also saying that each of us are capable of connecting deeply, or that we are in a sense, ultimately made to ‘fit together’, so as to become infinitely more than the finite sum of our parts. Relatedly, there is a beautiful expression in French: ‘Avoir des atomes crochus’, that basically translates ‘to have hooked atoms’, or in other words, it refers to the great chemistry that you might share with someone when you ‘fall’ in love with them.

Not to be linguistically outdone, there is an indigenous word used in the far south of South America, that the Guinness Book of Records have even deemed the ‘most succinct’ in the entire world; and that word is ‘Mamihlapinatapai’, which basically refers to the look given between two people when each is waiting for the other to make the next move. As if the first throes of love weren’t tension-wrought or confusing enough.

That said, the Nobel prize winning author – Hermann Hesse, once reflected: “Love alone gives life meaning. That is: the more capable we are of loving and surrendering ourselves, the more meaningful our life becomes.”

The Northern Rivers Times September 9, 2021

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COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR DEFIBRILLATORS AFTER SURFER’S DEATH WHEN Priscilla Darcy decided to start a Go Fund Me fundraiser, she wasn’t expecting such a tremendous response.

Ms Darcy, from Suffolk Park, started the campaign to raise money to buy defibrillators to be placed at Wategos Beach, The Pass, and Clarke’s Beach at Byron Bay after surfer Phillip Jones died after a cardiac arrest in the surf over a week ago.

“A beautiful initiative from Wategos Legendary Michael Ibrahim (Soul Kitchen Cafe, Rae’s at Wategos) came up with the legendary idea of raising funds to have three defibrillators placed at our three popular beaches, Wategos, The Pass and Clarke’s Beach,” Ms Darcy said.

“A heart felt thank you to loved locals who were there with loving assistance — Blake, Benny, Gavin, Michael and many others.

“Thank you to the paramedics and police who were there to help and are

always the angels in our community.

“Our hearts and love are with Phillip’s family during this time.”

Ms Darcy said she was blown away by everyone’s

kindness.

“Thank you for all donations made, every single one of you who has contributed to this cause,” she said.

“I would love to see defibs setup at our beaches as soon as

Toonumbar Dam can play a role

WATER Northern Rivers Alliance has proposed that Richmond Valley Council engages with the State Government in exploring the use of Toonumbar Dam for Casino’s town water supply.

The alliance says Toonumbar Dam, north-west of Casino, holds 11GL of water.

“That is three-quarters of the volume of Rocky Creek Dam,” the group says.

“Toonumbar’s catchment of 98km² is almost three times larger than the 38km ² catchment of Rocky Creek Dam. It is five times larger than the catchment of the controversial Dunoon Dam proposal.”

WaterNSW, in a report in 2018 (20 Year Infrastructure Options Study Rural Valleys), says: “The lack of utilisation [of Toonumbar Dam] has resulted in high water levels in the dam all year round and high operational surplus due to increased frequency of spills.

WaterNSW views this as a significant underutilisation of existing assets.”

“The 2020 Draft Regional Water Strategy for the Far North Coast agrees and suggests linking Toonumbar Dam to Casino via a number of connection opportunities to improve resilience of town water supplies,” the group says.

Nan Nicholson, of WATER

Northern Rivers Alliance, says while dams are not a silver bullet and are not, on their own, a defense against drought, this option should be thoroughly investigated before a new dam is initiated.

“Toonumbar Dam could relatively quickly provide additional water to Casino and would add resilience and diversity to the supply,” Ms Nicholson said.

“It would also help to avoid the large upfront expense, the destruction of cultural and environmental heritage and the ongoing social division if the proposed Dunoon dam went ahead.

“The current water sharing plan for Toonumbar does not include use for town water. This would have to be addressed and the stakeholders who are partially using the water at present would have to be consulted.

“All groups involved in trying to solve the water crisis in this area agree that all options on the table is a good starting point.”

Ms Nicholson said WaterNSW recognised that “any successful strategy to improve the situation on the North Coast is likely to involve a combination of asset, financial and regulatory improvements, and as such, is working towards investigating these options”.

Lismore City councillor Darlene Cook, who is also a part of the Rous County Council, said while Toonumbar Dam was close to Casino, was full, and had a bigger catchment than Rocky Creek Dam, Richmond Valley Council ignores it as a town water source for Casino, preferring that Rous build another dam at Dunoon to supply Casino.

possible.

“What a beautiful way we can honour and remember Phil Jones.

“Please keep spreading the word so we can hit our target.”

The fundraiser aims to raise

$11,000 for the defibs and has already passed the $7000 mark.

“Everyone has been tremendously kind and supportive which is a beautiful thing we experience as a community, especially during a time like we find ourselves in at the moment,” she said.

Phil was a 57-year-old local surfer and died doing what he loved.

He was pulled from the surf at Wategos last Thursday afternoon.

Phil’s sister Louise Jones donated $100 to the fundraiser, saying she had lost two brothers now to sudden cardiac arrest.

“Defibrillators work to save lives. Thank you for donating,” Ms Jones said.

“Phil is my brother. We have lost two brothers to sudden cardiac arrest. Defibrillators are the only chance of survival. Much appreciated.”

To donate, visit www. gofundme.com for 3-defibsfor-byron-bay-beaches.

SAFFIN PUTS OUT THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING LISMORE ELECTORATE WOMEN

THE search is on for the most outstanding and influential women in New South Wales, with nominations now open for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling for nominations to recognise the significant contributions women of our Electorate of Lismore make to their community.

“I know many great women working, volunteering or caring across all of our local communities, and they do so with flair, grace and dedication,” Ms Saffin said.

“These women are extremely talented and resourceful, and in many cases, their collective drive keeps our country towns and villages humming along.

“I urge everyone who knows of a truly wonderful woman in their life to put them forward for these prestigious awards.”

NSW Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the annual awards played an important

role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds.

“These awards are all about celebrating women who are standing up and standing out in their communities and setting a wonderful example for everyone around them,” Mrs Taylor said.

Categories include the Woman of Excellence, Aboriginal Woman of the Year, Aware Super NSW Community Hero of the Year, Young Woman of the Year and Regional Woman of the Year.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant was named 2021 NSW Woman of Excellence and 2021 NSW Woman of the Year.

She highlighted the continuing dedication of her peers during the pandemic.

“I am inspired by the female colleagues I work alongside every day as part of our COVID-19 response,” Dr Chant said.

“I am surrounded by incredible intelligence, commitment, skill, compassion and determination.

“I encourage all women to believe in themselves and their capacity to contribute.”

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SPRING INTO BUSH FIRE SAFETY Seminar to discuss supporting children HOSTED by Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health and the SCU Community Reference Group, the community seminars aim to support practitioners and managers in developing and evaluating innovative solutions to challenging problems.

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Silo fire burns for more than 15 hours

THE Bush Fire Danger Period started on September 1 for the Clarence Valley, Ballina, Byron, Tweed, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Kyogle local government areas.

Each year the period starts at this time unless conditions dictate that it should occur earlier.

Landowners/occupiers across the region must now obtain a free fire permit from their local fire authority before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns.

“Over coming weeks and months, grass fires will be of particular concern, especially in these areas that have entered the bush fire danger period,” NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said.

“Land holders and firefighters have reported increased grass growth from recent rain, particularly west of the ranges. The threat of

grass fires will increase as this dries out.”

Remaining areas of NSW are expected to start their Bush Fire Danger Period on October 1.

“Anyone wishing to light a fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period must obtain a free permit in addition to notifying their local fire authority and neighbours 24 hours before lighting up,” Commissioner Rogers said.

“While hazard reductions are an important part of preparations, landholders need to be extremely careful, as escaped burns can lead to heavy penalties.

“If a fire does escape, make sure you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond and minimise the damage.”

Commissioner Rogers said while firefighters were busy preparing, residents should do the

same.

“Now is the time to update and discuss your bush fire survival plan.

Have the conversation with your family about what you will do during a fire – talk about when you’ll leave, where you’ll go, what you’ll take and what you’ll do with animals.”

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Contact your local fire brigade to obtain your free fire permit and follow its conditions.

Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if your fire escapes.

Virtual fun run raises $20,000 MORE than 2000 kilometres were walked and $20,000 raised for Our Kids with this year’s Darrel Chapman Fun Run. The fun run looked a little different again this year due to the Covid lockdown, but Our Kids fundraising coordinator Rebekka Battista was pleased to see so many Northern Rivers residents getting out in

FIRE crews spent Saturday trying to extinguish a fire in a macadamia silo in the Byron Bay hinterland.

Emergency services were called to the Friday Hut Road property at Brooklet

about 3am on Saturday morning.

In total, nine trucks responded with 45 firefighters to the Pacific Palms property.

Crews pumped water from a nearby lake to extinguish the fire, but

the silo was destroyed.

It is unclear how the fire started.

It was reported there was an estimated 40 tonnes of macadamias in the silo, which were all contaminated by the fire.

Small businesses feeling the pain of lockdown NEWS last week of a minimum of a further two more weeks of lockdown was a blow to many small businesses in the Byron Shire, Mayor Michael Lyon said.

“This lockdown is extremely hard on many of our small businesses who are doing everything they can to get through this and hoping the border situation with Queensland is resolved soon,” Cr Lyon said.

In the most recent information from ID Profile there are more than 5000 registered businesses in the Byron Shire, providing 15,826 jobs.

The largest employer is the accommodation and food services sector which, in 2019/20 generated the equivalent the sunshine with their families and pooches for the fundraiser.

The Darrel Chapman Fun Run raises funds for Our Kids, a local charity that raises money to purchase lifesaving equipment for our local hospitals, to keep kids local when needing medical care.

“Thank you to everyone who is out and about doing the Virtual Darrel Chapman Fun Run and donating,” Mrs Battista said.

of 1488 full-time jobs.

“I know there are some supports in place from the NSW and Australian Governments but the stress that business owners are under at this time is incredible,” Cr Lyon said.

“People I talk to are worried about an extension of the lockdown, the impact of any long or restrictive border closures with Queensland and what the future looks like as well.

“I know that what we are experiencing here in the Northern Rivers is nothing compared to what people in Sydney are dealing with, but the pain, anguish and uncertainty are still there for many of our businesses, particularly tourism-based operations, hospitality

“We just wanted to show everyone what the funds raised from the 2020 Virtual Darrel Chapman Fun Run along with the Shake it for the Kids Function bought.

and the retail sector.

“It would be great for everyone to go out of their way to support our small businesses that are the backbone of our community and shop local with many offering online options.”

Covid-19 information for businesses and employees is on the Service NSW website or people can call Lisa Richards, council’s Business Enterprise Officer, on 02 6626 7172.

A webinar with information on business support packages available from the NSW Government will be held on September 8.

Information on how to register and join the webinar is on council’s website.

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More artists added to Bluesfest 2022 lineup JUST two weeks after re-scheduling their dates to the Easter Long Weekend next year, Bluesfest has added another six artists to the already massive lineup.

“We truly intend to continue in a manner of optimism, to present Bluesfest next easter with the very best Aussie and Kiwi artists … and there are many more to come,” Bluesfest director Peter Noble OAM said.

“I am so excited! I’m thrilled to welcome back The Teskey Brothers, and Missy Higgins and Diesel.

“It’s been too long, and I can’t wait to see them here in Byron performing next Easter.

“Some more friends from NZ join us for the first time, L.A.B, and ask anyone from over the ditch and they will tell you … these guys are huge!”

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greatest healing when live music comes back,” Mr Noble said.

“For those who are concerned about refunds – they will be available from September 8 through Moshtix.

“However, I can assure you that you can hold on to your tickets safe in the knowledge that, once all the artists have been announced, you will still have plenty of time to decide whether you wish to attend.

“Trust me though, this is the best lineup of Aussie and Kiwi talent …. EVER! You won’t be asking for a refund – you’ll be asking for more tickets.”

Bluesfest will take place over four days from Friday, April 15 to Monday, April 18 2022 at the Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah.

All ticket options plus camping, parking and VIP are on sale now via the Bluesfest website.

huge band fusing rock and roll, blues and soul.

“It’s going to be a celebration like no

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Community development has a long tradition in Australia for initiating projects that build protective and supportive environments for children and families.

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Workers and students in the fields of human services, community welfare and social work will especially benefit from these friendly and informative conversations.

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Putting the fun in fundraiser

COMEDIAN Mandy Nolan is hosting an online gala to raise money for the Ballina Woman and Children’s Refuge.

“Lockdown is the most dangerous time for women and children living in domestic violence,” Ms Nolan said.

“I am the ambassador for the Ballina Women and Children’s Refuge.

“As of July this year the government withdrew funding that pays for the support staff at the refuge.

“This is crucial to keeping women and children safe and getting them back into their lives.”

Ms Nolan said she organised a fundraiser with fellow female comedians and under restrictions it was sold out.

“Current circumstances mean we have to adapt,” she said.

“This fundraiser has to happen - so now we have an opportunity to raise more money and give all of you in lockdown a bloody good

Mandy Nolan night out...at home!”

The Women With Heart comedy fundraiser featuring Steph Tisdell has moved online.

“Steph Tisdell is a Ydinji woman with a formidable intelligence and sense of social justice that permeates her material,” Ms Nolan said.

“Her ability to command a stage is inspirational.

“She’s a regular on The Project, Hughesy We Have a Problem and has hosted the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala.

“At Edinburgh Fringe, as part of the Aboriginal All Stars, she enjoyed sold out shows and a season at London’s

Soho Theatre.”

Ms Nolan will host the gala which also stars Ellen Briggs, the other half of Women Like Us, Kat Davidson, the musical comedy genius of Jenny Wynter and the wry wit of natural born storyteller Fiona McGary.

“Alongside the gold star women of comedy are also three of the most exciting emerging talents on the comedy scene: Ting Lim, Vanessa Mitchell and Alex Hudson,” she said.

The event will be held on Thursday, September 16. Tickets are $50.

The link will be sent at 7pm with show at 8pm.

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Give us a break - council’s plea to NSW Government RICHMOND Valley Council is calling on the NSW Government to rethink its approach to regional lockdowns in areas which are currently Covid-free.

Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said the current lockdown requirements were crippling local communities and it was time to take a more common-sense approach to the restrictions.

“Our towns and villages are suffering, and I’m not sure how much more they can take,” Cr Mustow said.

“It has been a tough 18 months – and it just keeps getting tougher.

“Events have been cancelled, businesses are closed, and family and friends are separated.”

Cr Mustow said while he believed lockdowns were necessary when the virus appeared to be spreading in all directions, it was time to step back and rethink the approach in areas which were currently Covid-free.

He called for the restrictions to be eased to allow more businesses to reopen under Covid safety plans, and to restore local travel between at least the six Northern Rivers

Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow councils.

“The Northern Rivers is a connected region,” Cr Mustow said.

“People regularly travel between neighbouring towns for work, family, medical appointments and recreation.

“Without this normal exchange with our neighbours, local communities and businesses are really doing it tough.

“Businesses in the Richmond Valley have already shown they can operate

responsibly under Covid safety plans, maintaining check-in requirements and appropriate social distance. It’s time for a measured and sensible approach to re-opening these facilities.”

Cr Mustow also thanked the community for coming out big time to be tested, and for rolling up their sleeves to be vaccinated, with recent figures showing 59 percent of the Richmond Valley population had received at least one jab, and 29 percent having both.

“If anyone is worried or doubting whether to have a vaccination, I encourage them to visit their doctor for an informed opinion and advice on their personal situation,” he said.

General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said council recognised this as a difficult period for a lot of businesses and was working to provide practical assistance to people in a range of ways.

This included providing information on government support to local business, working directly with local chambers of commerce, and hosting a business mentor through the Business Resilience Project. More details on the mentoring

project are available on council’s website.

Mr Macdonald said councillors would be examining ways to help businesses and ratepayers at the September 21 council meeting.

He said council already offered an interest-free payment arrangement whereby you paid a regular amount weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, and he encouraged those experience difficulties making payments to contact the customer experience team for assistance.

“As this situation continues to develop, and government response broadens, there will be many ratepayers who may experience financial challenges,” Mr Macdonald said.

“If you are able to you are encouraged to still pay your rates when they fall due.

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DREAM PLAYGROUND SET TO BECOME A REALITY IN TWEED HEADS

An artist’s impression of Goorimahbah Playspace at Tweed Heads

By Margaret Dekker Six years after the idea was first mooted to create an inclusive ‘Playspace’ at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Shire Councillors have voted unanimously for Goorimahbah Playspace at Tweed Heads to proceed.

The new family facility will form an extensive upgrade to the existing park, welcoming children from all ages, abilities, and cultures to Goorimahbah – Place of Stories Inclusive Park and Playspace.

Stage 1 includes a flying fox, inground trampoline, carousel and basket swing and new accessible seating, drinking fountains, BBQs

and larger picnic facilities, additional shade and natural and water-play elements.

Tweed Council has worked with local Bundjalung artist Christine Slabb to include Aboriginal art, stories and colour within the playspace which also forms part of an Australia-wide network of Variety Club playspaces known as “Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playspaces.”

At its recent meeting of Council, Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the Draft Concept Plan for Goorimahbah Playspace. A motion put by Crs Katie Milne and Chris Cherry (Mayor) - noting the benefits of interacting with nature from a young age and seeking council commit to

Tweed Shire Council has noted the benefits of playing in nature from a young age maximising the use of natural products when developing or upgrading play spaces and equipment in Council’s parks where practical and financially viable – was also passed.

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JAPANESE SISTER CITY TIES STRENGTHENED RECENTLY, Lismore City Council and Yamato Takada City had their sister city online conference.

Lismore Mayor Vanessa Ekins and the Deputy Mayor Neil Marks attended on behalf of Lismore City Council, but due to the current lockdown situation, Kadina High School teacher Belinda Cherry, Southern Cross University’s Tazuko McLaren OAM, Year 12 Kadina High student Mia Orams and SCU students Brandon Yee and Emily Yee attended the online meeting from their prospective homes.

Yamato Takada City Council Mayor Daizo Horiuchi joined Takada City Sister City Association’s Yasuichiro Murashima, Takada Commerce High School teacher Mika Ogawa and Takada Commerce High School students attended from Yamato Takada City Council in Japan.

Cr Ekins said she it was pleasing and encouraging for the future of the sister cities to see young students engaged in the friendship.

“Lismore City Council is really proud of this 58-year sister city relationship,” Cr Ekins said.

“Lismore was the first city

in Australia to form a sister city with Japan after the war, and today the relationship is very strong, mostly due to the student exchanges between our cities.

“154 young people from Lismore have visited Yamato

Takada and we all look forward to meeting each other in person again, hopefully for the 60th anniversary in Yamato Takada.”

Mayor Horiuchi said he felt sad that the students currently were not able to visit each of

their cities due to the Covid-19 situation.

However, he was looking forward to welcoming the mayor and the people of Lismore to the 60th year anniversary event which will be held in Yamato Takada city,

in a few years’ time.

Lismore-born priest Father Paul Glynn currently lives in Hunters Hill in Sydney.

He devoted his entire life to reconciliation between Australia and Japan with his late brother, Father Tony Glynn.

Fr Paul went to Japan after the war, after listening to the moving story of Fr Lionel Marsden, a POW of the Burma Railway, who helped in Japan after the war, and worked at a Catholic Church in Yamato Takada city in Nara.

Fr Paul suggested and initiated the sister city relationship agreement to both the then mayors of Lismore City Council and Yamato Takada City Council, with the very first sister city agreement established in Australia in 1964.

Unfortunately, Fr Paul has been sick and was in a Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney. He was unable to attend the conference, however he was on the way to recovery.

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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED FROM ACROSS THE MILES

By Samantha Elley Many families are coming up with ingenious ways to celebrate major events while in lockdown, small compensation for not being able to gather, but still very important and often memorable.

When Doug Gill and Julie McDonald got married on August 28th, 1971, it is a safe bet they never knew they’d be celebrating 50 years of marriage, their Golden Anniversary in lockdown from a worldwide pandemic.

If times had been normal, pre-Covid, the Casino couple would have planned a large gathering of their five children, 19 living grand-children and many extended family and friends.

The whole Gill family before Covid-19

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The Gill Family from left: Wendy, Allan, Doug, Karen, Julie, John and Sally

“We would have celebrated in style,” said eldest daughter Wendy Heath.

“We’ve always valued anniversaries and family traditions.

“We were planning (a celebration) knowing we couldn’t have the large gathering, but we wanted to do something to mark it.”

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memorable one.

“At everybody’s wedding we sing,” laughed Wendy.

“It was always important to dad that we have music in our lives.

“So we decided to recreate their wedding song ‘Dream’ by the Eveleigh Brothers.”

With the siblings spread from Evans Head to Bellingen to overseas,

it was going to be a mammoth task.

“John (middle child) is the music guru and coordinated the five of us to record different parts of the track,” said Wendy.

“He is overseas and he sent a recording of him singing along with the guitar to show us the different parts.

“We learnt it and recorded it in different places.”

As the project started before lockdown Wendy and the youngest siblings Sally and Allan were able to record their parts, using Wendy’s husband, Dave’s recording equipment.

Second child Karen found a friend in her hometown of Bellingen with a recording studio.

“We then sent all these recordings to John who produced the song,” said Wendy.

“There was a lot of going back and forth before the final product.”

John then produced the song as a backing to a collage of photos from Julie and Doug’s wedding day and the family.

“When we featured in the song, we featured in the photos,” said Wendy.

“Then I thought we have so many friends and family who would love to be part of this.

“So I set up a Facebook event to contact people and Karen emailed other people.

“We asked for any video messages they would like to send.

“We had to assist some people with no technology skills.”

What resulted was one hour and 20 mins of messages from people living overseas, locally and interstate.

“All of their wedding party and dear old friends and all the grandkids recorded messages for them,” said Wendy.

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Budding marine scientist Josh Carpenter and his awardwinning Tackle Bin

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about the impact of discarded fishing line and tackle on the environment, 2019 Tweed Sustainability Awards Youth category winner Josh Carpenter felt compelled to act.

Josh came up with the Tackle Bin Project, an initiative to trial bait bins at 3 locations across the Tweed.

He then gained funding to install bins at a further 10 locations around the Tweed, partnering with Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers

(TVWC) to empty the bins, record data about collected fishing debris and track the number of reduced marine wildlife entanglements.

Now in his second year at Southern Cross University at Lismore studying Marine Science Management, Josh may not be able to physically take part in emptying the bins but continues to monitor the data thanks to the efforts of TVWC. “From the information gathered, I’ve noticed there are more people

leg, so I’ve been their compassionate visitor, and I hid the thumb drive

in my old bedroom in the top of the cupboard.

“On the day we all zoomed and coordinated it so we could watch their reaction as they watched the video, once they had it set up.

“They rang me the next day and said they were so emotional, they couldn’t stop crying.”

Wendy said it was special for her parents as they were expecting the day to be a non-event.

“They were then able to post a video of thanks to the Facebook event site I’d created,” said Wendy.

“We would have normally celebrated with speeches and singing all together, so this was the next best thing in lockdown.”

All photos contributed.

Doug Gill and Julie McDonald on their wedding day on 28th August, 1971

using the bins and the amount of discarded fishing line and tackle is reducing,” Josh Carpenter said.

“This is great for the environment and many different animal species often caught up in lines or tackle,” he added.

As an avid scuba diver whose favourite location is near the mouth of the Tweed River, Josh has seen first-hand the devastating impact of unwanted fishing line and tackle on the marine environment.

Josh admits his studies are taking up much of his

time and like everyone, his movements are limited by COVID-19 restrictions but he would like to see his Tackle Bin initiative expanded to other parts of the Northern Rivers.

He was grateful for his award win to promote his environmental initiative and would encourage any other young people to nominate themselves if they have something they’d like to share what is making a difference.

For more details on the awards, go to the Tweed Shire Council website.

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Elements Grounds Manager Alistair Oakman on tour with Byron Bay Public School

When one thinks of Elements of Byron resort, images of the lagoon or adult pool, fine dining, intimate fire pit and “barefoot luxury” digs come to mind. But there’s a lesser-known element to Elements.

In recent weeks as the resort has slowed down too due to statewide lockdown and Queensland lockout, staff have taken time to stop and smell the .. lemon myrtle and share the pleasure with guests and local school groups.

The sprawling grounds north of Belongil Beach double as a tourism product and habitat sanctuary intertwined.

“One funds the other and without the majority of the property already permanently dedicated to environmental conservation, the resort would be a different offering,” Alastair Oakman, Ground and Activities Manager at Elements said.

With the COVID lockdowns and resulting reduced guest numbers at Elements of Byron, many resort staff from waiters and chefs to housekeepers have been working with Alastair and his team on the land.

“A lot of time is spent removing weeds

and restoring natural systems,” Alastair said.

“Beyond this there are always myriad projects on the go. For example, we’ve been restoring the wetland plant ecologies surrounding the ponds and channels. This has involved planting the waters’ edge with another 3500 native sedges, reeds and grasses that help stabilise the banks and absorb nutrient runoff,” he explained.

The next generation of land carers is also taking up the invitation to learn more about grounds’ wetlands ecology. 80 pupils and their teachers from Byron Bay Public School recently visited Elements, arriving by the resort’s Byron Solar Train over Belongil Creek to North Beach Station with train driver, Barry Kehlet, explaining the world-first solar technology.

Aged just six and seven, the students met Alastair Oakman where he took them on a tour of the various ecological sites across the property.

“I was really impressed. We have had students from Byron Public tour the grounds before and it was the same. Most local schools have visited us for tours, and we value these opportunities,” Alastair

said.

“Catching the Byron Solar Train was a very exciting and memorable experience for the students” said Teacher Kate Harvey.

“We thoroughly enjoyed learning the history and functioning of the train, as well as viewing the beautiful natural surrounds along the ride. This was followed by a delightful tour of Elements of Byron, where we explored the luscious and intriguing rainforest through a guided nature walk with the very knowledgeable Alastair,” Kate added.

“The students learned lots about fauna and flora found within the grounds, their uses and the importance of treading lightly throughout our walk. This was a truly beautiful and rewarding visit and we cannot wait to plan another adventure back there!”

As for the adults, more than 1200 guests undertake complimentary guided nature walks annually at Elements of Byron.

“It’s not all bars and spas for resort guests, thankfully most of them are here for an experience of nature too,” said Alastair Oakman.

A flurry of recent development applications to Tweed Shire Council shows a ‘new generation’ of hi-rise buildings emerging in the Tweed reminiscent of the Gold Coast.

At 7-13 Pearl Street Tweed Heads, Sydney developer First Capital Finance has lodged plans for a $34 million, 13-storey apartment complex comprising 104 apartments – many with 4 bedrooms - in a proposal also boasting rooftop dining/communal area, large swimming pool and gym in its plans.

Due to its estimated cost, the proposed

development – including demolition of four existing houses - is being considered by the state Northern Regional Planning Panel.

A new $5-million boarding house development at Tweed Heads has been rubberstamped, touted by developer Endbray Pty Ltd as a ‘new generation boarding house’ featuring 9 self-contained units across 5 levels offering 27 bedrooms, private kitchens, bathrooms and balconies at the 6 Florence Place site.

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And traditionally low-rise Cabarita Beach / Bogangar is also set for a shake up if Tweed Council approves plans for the proposed 12.4m high, ‘Cypress Crescent Apartments’ at 2-6 Tweed Coast Road. Public

submissions are currently open for the large luxury housing development on the former Cabarita Beach Caravan Park site at the northern entrance to the town - the “first thing seen when entering Cabarita” according to architect Ellivo’s report.

The proposed $18-million, four-storey development will feature 20 x 3 or 4-bedroom apartments, a 48-car basement carpark, a rooftop pool, spa and communal facility and offer immediate access to Cabarita beach and retail precinct.

Residents on Cypress Avenue and other Cabarita Beach residents have already expressed concerns to developers regarding height and density of the development, expected noise from the rooftop terrace, traffic and pedestrian safety, rubbish collection and overlooking balconies to neighbouring residents’ yards.

In its Design Report, the proposed multi-residential development claims to “directly respond to the requirements of the Zone R3 Medium Density Residential LEP 2014 and complements the local character, context and materiality.”

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September 9, 2021

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Awards for our beach heroes Vaxed two centure

There was worthy recognition for three North Coast life savers at this year’s Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence last month.

Evans Head Casino Surf Life Saving Club saw two of their members awarded and Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club had one member recognised.

Garry Meredith of Evans Head received the inaugural Support Operation Member of the Year.

He has completed almost 500 hours of volunteer service last season for his club and has been a Far North Coast Branch Duty Officer since the position was established in the early 2000s.

He is doing regular

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Job done. My second AstraZeneca vaccine shot is delivered at the South Grafton Medical Centre.

Garry Meredith received the inaugural Support Operation Member of the Year.

Michael Pontefract was awarded Patrol Captain of the Year

jetski patrols and been a member of multiple clubs along the coast as they’ve needed him.

He has achieved 40 years of volunteering and is showing now

signs of slowing down.

I just can’t give it up, though. I think it’s in my blood,” Garry told Surf Life Saving NSW. “I love being involved, helping people in the

community, it’s a great feeling.”

Michael Pontefract, also of Evans Head received the award for Patrol Captain of the Year and Amber Whipple of Byron Bay was awarded Lifeguard of the Year.

For Michael as a volunteer with Evans Head he amassed 162 hours on patrol last season, with a 100 per cent record, despite living an hour away from the surf.

He is in his 40th year of volunteering.

Evans Head Casino SLSC has a big year lined up with celebrations underway for its 100 year anniversary in September 2022.

Vaccination, by its nature, has never been a purely personal choice.

Getting your shots does give personal protection against disease, but even better, it works towards eliminating the spread of that disease.

As the vaccination rate rises in a community it becomes increasingly difficult for the disease to spread.

At a certain rate there is no pathway for the disease to spread and the community has reached a state called herd immunity.

That means people unsuited to vaccination also get protection from the disease from the vaccine.

That knowledge has always been a powerful incentive to get vaccinated from everything from small pox to the flu.

Last week I ended a 12week wait for my second shot of the unfairly maligned AstraZeneca shot, at the same time puzzling at the stories about vaccine hesitancy in the community.

With typical poor timing a day or two later I received a receiving text message from vaccine

sceptic Craig Kelly questioning the vaccine’s safety.

It’s difficult to convey the level of contempt I felt for that message.

In a world grappling with a once-in-a-century pandemic, seeking to make political capital from uncertainty around the safest, most effective method for controlling disease is hard to take.

How effective? Well let’s look at small pox, although is difficult, because vaccination has eradicated it outside the laboratory.

Estimated to have killed 300 million people in the 20th Century alone, its last victim died in 1978 and the disease was declared extinct in 1980.

Diseases like polio and measles could have gone the same way if health authorities had been able to keep up a similar momentum.

So what is it about vaccines that makes people jumpy?

It is not risk free. Just about every vaccine has side effects and sometimes they can be life threatening.

But as I said about the AZ vaccination, that can be overstated. The

vaccine has been linked to a rare sometimes fatal blood clotting conditions.

But there is a certain safety in numbers. A staggering 19 million vaccine shots have been delivered making the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome or TTS vanishingly small.

Kelly is just another one of those people who dream up all sorts of other dangers and conspiracies in an attempt to give vaccines a bad name.

Why they do it is a long and complex story, but there is also a simpler answer. Vaccines work.

In 225 years since Edward Jenner took a technique already in use in China to and turned it on small pox in England, average life spans have increased.

Diseases that were the scourge of humanity have have become footnotes in history books.

Whether it’s AZ, Pfizer, Moderna or new vaccines that are likely to arise to tackle variants of Covid, they join a long and proven tradition of fighting disease.

That is something you can be sure of.

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give up hope either.

While the HSC exams have been pushed into November and senior students are able to go

back to face-to-face teaching in the final term, there is still debate about whether or not that event of events – the school formal – will be able to go ahead.

NSW Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell said it was too soon to say yet.

“The short answer is, at this point in time we just need to see what the health advice is,” she said.

“It’s certainly something the year 12 students are raising with me when I am doing my rounds with them.

“Like we had last year it’s a rite of passage and I know they want to be able to celebrate with their friends.

“But we’re just going to have to wait and see what’s happening in our communities, what our vaccination rates are like, what our case numbers are like, and I guess in line with other restrictions that might be lifting and what we are able to do.

“I just don’t know at this point in time, we’ll just have to wait and see.”

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FLOWERS COP BRUNT OF VANDAL ATTACK

By Tim Howard A senseless act of vandalism in central Grafton has community members shaking their heads in disbelief.

The vandalism in monetary terms is at the low end of the scale, consisting of tens of flowering plants ripped out of the public garden on the Clocktower Roundabout in Prince St. Council general manager Ashley Lindsay said such an act of petty vandalism added to council’s costs.

“It’s very disappointing,” he said. “It means the damaged part of the gardens will have to be re-established.

“The staff put a lot of effort into making these

A Facebook poster captured this image of dozens of flowering plants torn from the garden and scattered across the road in central Grafton last week.

areas look beautiful and they are part of the gateway to the city and a showpiece for the CBD.” Mr Lindsay said CCTV cameras might have captured some images of

who was responsible, but he would need to check with police for that.

Jeff Smith, the owner of nearby business I Scream, said he noticed the damage on

Staying active and connected is key

THE Northern NSW Local Health District is encouraging Northern Rivers residents aged 60 and over to take advantage of free health coaching during the current stay at home orders in place across regional NSW. “Reduced physical activity during lockdown puts older adults at risk of a decline in their physical and mental health,” Northern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion manager Jillian Adams said.

“This can increase risk of falls and limit a person’s ability to be able to get back to all the things they love doing once lockdown is over.”

Two free programs are on offer to help older adults stay connected, stay active and stay on their feet.

Healthy and Active for Life Online is a 10-week online program for adults

aged 60 and over who do not currently participate in a regular exercise program, but who can move around their home without a walking aid.

It includes 10 online self-directed healthy lifestyle modules, a home exercise program, and a weekly phone call from a trained coach. Participants need a computer or tablet and the internet to participate. Aboriginal people can join from age 45.

Healthy and Active for Life Online runs each school term. Term 4 registrations close September 24.

Get Healthy offers six months of free phonebased health coaching from a university qualified coach. Get Healthy can help anyone, regardless of how active they are, to set and reach healthy lifestyle goals.

Goals can include losing weight, eating

better, moving more, or drinking less. NSW residents 16 years and older can join Get Healthy. You can sign up to Get Healthy at any time.

“We have had over 100 people join these programs in the past month,” Ms Adams said.

“Participants are really seeing results and enjoying the connection with their coach.”

Northern Rivers resident, Vicky, 63, says of her experience with Get Healthy: “I find my coach to be very motivating and lovely to speak to. I look forward to reaching my goals and to the phone calls from my coach to keep me going.”

For more information or to register for free, visit Healthy and Active Online: healthupnorth. info/healthyandactive or Get Healthy: healthupnorth.info/ gethealthy

Wednesday.

“It was little more than nuisance value really,” he said. “It was only a dozen or so plants pulled out.

“It was like someone

had had a tiff with a partner and sort of lashed out at the first thing they saw.

“I don’t think it really showed any gaps in the garden once all the mess

was cleaned up.”

But he said it was disappointing people showed such a lack of respect for the efforts people took to make the town look good.

“The council does a great job looking after the parks and gardens in the middle of the town,” he said.

“The roundabouts, Market Square and Memorial Park always look in tip top condition.”

Mr Smith said he didn’t think CCTV would be much help.

“I know our cameras are focussed on the footpath outside the shop and wouldn’t extend out onto the roundabout,” he said.

Covid-19 investigations in Casino NSW Health is investigating whether there are any potential venues of concern in northern NSW after a person tested positive to Covid-19 several days after visiting the Casino area.

“This person is not a resident of Northern NSW Local Health District and is no longer in the area,” Northern NSW Local Health District Acting Chief Executive Lynne Weir said.

“At this stage, NSW Health can confirm the case was infectious in the community on Saturday, August 21, and investigations are continuing.

“NSW Health will announce any close contact locations if and when they are

determined.”

As a precautionary measure, a mobile testing clinic was set up at Muli Muli Aboriginal community on Wednesday, September 1.

“People in this community are urged to come forward for testing if they have symptoms of Covid-19 or are concerned they may have come into contact with the case,” Ms Weir said.

“Anyone with even mild symptoms of Covid-19 is urged to get tested and self-isolate until a negative test result is received.”

There are several testing clinics located in Casino: • Casino Respiratory Clinic, 107 Barker Street, Casino. Open

Monday-Friday.

Appointments required.

• Casino Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, 166 Canterbury Street, RSM Centre, Casino.

Open Monday – Friday.

Appointments not required.

• Casino 4Cyte Pathology Drive Through clinic. Queen Elizabeth Park, Casino.

Open Monday – Friday.

Appointments not required.

A full list of testing clinics can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/ covid-19/health-andwellbeing/clinics.

“We appreciate that any news of Covid-19 in the community does cause concern, and we will communicate any further information as soon as possible,” Ms Weir said.

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Saffin’s advocacy secures Parkinson’s nurse for Lismore LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed confirmation that the Northern NSW Local Health District is considering establishing a specialist Parkinson’s nurse in Lismore to provide services to the Lismore and Clarence Valley communities.

Ms Saffin, who is co-patron of the Lismore Parkinson’s Support Group, from day one has strongly lobbied the Government and NSW Health to base a specialist nurse locally to meet growing demand from support group members and for other residents newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

“I have been working closely with Lismore Parkinson’s Support Group Convenor Di Lymbury and others to provide this extra level of care and support to improve the quality of life for local residents living with Parkinson’s,” Ms Saffin said.

Lismore Parkinson’s Support Group Convenor Di Lymbury, right, with the group’s co-patrons Jenny Dowell OAM and Lismore MP Janelle Saffin.

“I lobbied NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard and

Northern NSW LHD Chief Executive Wayne Jones, and

Challenging times for community gardeners

THE Ballina Community Gardens recently celebrated the group’s 10th anniversary, but without a lot of fanfare due to Covid restrictions.

Members continue to contribute to the maintenance of the garden during lockdown, keeping themselves and the garden in shape.

Everyone has been super diligent with signin procedures, wearing masks, and sanitising.

And with spring in the air, members can hardly wait to be back in the garden together again.

Meanwhile, while in lockdown, members can

watch a YouTube video prepared for the 10th anniversary of the Bee Men, garden members Kevin and Bill.

New member Jenny Cargill Strong interviewed the two members who have taken primary responsibility for the garden’s bees to date.

Kevin has been a very active member since the beginning and built many of the besser brick garden beds.

When his family circumstances reduced the time he could spend in the garden, he switched his focus to

SAFFIN PUTS OUT THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING LISMORE ELECTORATE WOMEN THE search is on for the most outstanding and influential women in New South Wales, with nominations now open for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling for nominations to recognise the significant contributions women

bees.

He was wanting some help to manage them when Bill, who had kept bees since he was 14, became a member and offered his support and knowledge.

Out of that a friendship formed.

They are not sharing their story because they feel like experts, but simply to share the journey, for the interest of anyone else contemplating keeping bees. Chuckles were had all round.

You can view the video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=R2PM3JqIPrw

of our Electorate of Lismore make to their community.

“I know many great women working, volunteering or caring across all of our local communities, and they do so with flair, grace and dedication,” Ms Saffin said.

“These women are extremely talented and resourceful, and in many cases, their collective drive keeps our country towns and villages humming along.

“I urge everyone who knows of a truly wonderful woman in their

welcomed Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s $8.6-million Budget package over four years, which includes funding to boost the number of specialist nurses statewide.”

Ms Saffin said she was encouraged by advice provided by NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Health James Griffin to Di Lymbury that Northern NSW LHD Acting Chief Executive Lynne Weir will consider using the new funding to establish a specialist Parkinson’s nurse in Lismore.

Mr Griffin told the support group that the LHD recognised the clinical benefits and improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s disease that the existing specialist nurse position at Tweed Heads had provided.

“Ms Weir acknowledges it is difficult to access medical specialist neurology

services in rural areas due to limited number of these specialists working outside the metropolitan area,” Mr Griffin wrote.

“The LHD is focused on developing support and clinical care for people with Parkinson’s through specialist clinics with geriatricians.

“The LHD also provides services, such as allied health, through the brain injury and spinal cord service, which supports people with Parkinson’s to maintain their function and independence,” Mr Griffin wrote.

Ms Saffin said she very much looked forward to the formal appointment of a specialist nurse based out of Lismore and viewed it as a major win for the Lismore Parkinson’s Support Group and the wider community.

“The sooner this happens, the better,” Ms Saffin said.

More support for childcare PARENTS keeping kids home during lockdown won’t pay out of pocket

Government will provide additional targeted support for

costs when they aren’t using childcare or outside school hours care services, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan says.

“This sector has been doing an incredible job to provide essential care for kids during the pandemic,” Mr Hogan said.

“The Federal

childcare providers impacted by lockdowns, through new fortnightly payments to services.

“Services in our region will be eligible for payments of 25 per cent of their prelockdown revenue.

“Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services will be eligible for payments of 40 per

life to put them forward for these prestigious awards.”

NSW Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the annual awards play an important role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds.

“These awards are all about celebrating women who are standing up and standing out in their communities and setting a wonderful example for everyone around them,” Mrs Taylor said.

Categories include the Woman of Excellence, Aboriginal Woman

of the Year, Aware Super NSW Community Hero of the Year, Young Woman of the Year and Regional Woman of the Year.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant was named 2021 NSW Woman of Excellence and 2021 NSW Woman of the Year.

She highlighted the continuing dedication of her peers during the pandemic.

“I am inspired by the female colleagues I work alongside every day as part of our COVID-19 response,” Dr Chant said.

cent.”

Mr Hogan said the measure was in addition to the existing Federal Government supports, including gap fee waivers.

“The gap fee is the difference between the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) the Government pays to a service and the remaining fee paid by the family,” he said.

These new payments will be contingent on services: • expecting attendance below 50 per cent • waiving gap fees for all families whose children are not attending • maintaining staffing levels • agreeing to a fee freeze for the duration of support • not accessing other Commonwealth Government funded supports

“I am surrounded by incredible intelligence, commitment, skill, compassion and determination.

“I encourage all women to believe in themselves and their capacity to contribute.”

The 2021 program saw a record number of nominations as women stepped up in the face of drought, fire, flood and a global pandemic.

Nominations close on Friday 17 September 2021 and can be submitted here: https:// facs.smartygrants.com.au/ WOTYA2022

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“Leemo’s View”

Liberation Larder, Byron Bay

Click and Collect now available from the library

“LEEMO has views on just about anything”

Leemo’s Lottery Win Dilemma...

‘LEEMO CAT’ reporting. I’ve pondered why ‘Mum Jane’ is always home in past months. Is she spying on me?

Is she writing my misdemeanours on a list to present to me pre-Christmas with a big sign saying “Why Leemo is not getting any pressies?” This is of much concern. So I came right out and said “Mum, what’s the story? How come you don’t volunteer at the Library any more? How come you don’t go to CWA meetings? How come you don’t visit friends?

How come you wear that face maskie thing when you DO go out for essentials (like food for me)... it’s not a good look Mum, and, by the way, are you spying on me?” Naturally, ‘Mum Janes’ famous deprecating glare was pointed in my direction. I ignored it and continued.

“ANYHOW Mum, if you must continue to stay at home the least you can do is provide me with some diversions. How about we play a game...I’ve just thought of one?”

Mum addressed me... eeek. “Leems, I would firstly like to know why you think I might wish to spy on you.

This tells me that you are likely up to no

good. Secondly, pray tell me about the game we should play.” So I did. “Mum, we should each write down what we would do if we won $50 MILLION. The best list wins.” Oh goodie, Mum told me I could go first which was quite easy...I would keep all the loot for myself to buy treats & stuff. Maybe take my buddies for an airplane ride and pay for delicious food and a Hostie.

Mum stared at me and said “Leemo, how jolly noble and high minded of you.

(Dripping sarcasm in her tone!) How many times need I tell you about ‘sharing?’ It is patently clear not one thing I’ve said has made ANY impression on you has it? In other words Leemo, you are exceedingly selfish and self obsessed. To be noted on your Christmas misdemeanour list right now.” Crikey... how do I respond to that? Not to be deterred I asked Mum to tell me HER list.

“OK ‘Leemo the Selfish’, here is what I would do. I would give it ALL away except for $1 million, which is heaps, and certainly more $ than I started this stupid game with”. Well, talk about being “dismissed”. Still, being the bold and brave feline that I am, I ventured to have the last comment...“Mum, you adorable, attractive, precious, lovely, kind, fetching, good cook Mother... could you, errr, ummm, perhaps, put ME first on your giveaway list?” OK, there is no need for me to tell you Mum’s response, but I assure you it was decidedly full of rude words. She rabbled on...Leems, someone is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting the needs of others). Eeek... hidey time. Nite, Leemo.

For those who don’t know or have not heard of The Liberation Larder is a totally volunteer run charity operating out of The Byron Community Centre (BBCC) on Fletcher Street.

Founded some 12 years ago by Honu, a Buddhist monk, who noticed the need for poor and homeless people to be fed, Liberation Larder has been running continuously for 52 weeks a year since then.

In the early days the clients could expect some dhal and a bread roll. Now, after many years of Fundraising and the hard work of the many volunteers and kind donations from supporters, Liberation Larder can offer a choice of three or four hot meals, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian and more than likely a dessert of some sort. As well as providing meals, produce is handed out so that those with cooking facilities can prepare their own meals.

Since its inception Liberation Larder has established a full working kitchen in the Byron Community Centre as well as a storeroom, cold room, freezers, and fridges all paid for through fundraising over the years.

Most of the food used to prepare the meals comes from donations, whether it be the Farmers Markets, supermarkets, local cafes, and restaurants.

Fundraising events are held from time to time, and we rely on donations from generous sponsors and organizations’ as well as local businesses and the kindness of local residents and the community.

The Larder produces in the region of 27,000 meals a year, 11,500 served at the kitchen by volunteers and some handed out to people in dire financial hardship,

pensioners and of course the numerous and transient homeless.

Liberation Larder also supplies approximately 1000 meals a year to Brunswick Heads to be distributed.

With the onset of Covid the operation of Liberation Larder has had to change and no longer can the clients be seated and served, as has been the custom in the past, but all the food is now served as takeaway twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.

The ethos of the name, as it suggests, is that food that would otherwise be destined for landfill can be rescued by Liberation Larder and used to produce healthy and nutritious meals for the clients.

In the last 12 months Liberation Larder has rescued nearly 88,000 kilos of produce from going to landfill. As well as the many local businesses that donate produce, Liberation Larder, in the past, has picked up food from local festivals rather than see it dumped. It has been common to save (or liberate) up to 750 kilos of produce and food from these events.

Due to Covid some of the practices of Liberation Larder have had to change. For instance, food is served in plastic takeaway containers, which is very much against the ethos of the charity, as it contributes to waste and is expensive, but it allows food to be distributed during the pandemic which would not have been possible otherwise.

If people would like to donate or volunteer in some way with Liberation Larder there is a website and of course a Facebook page which is regularly updated. www.liberationlarder.org

Library staff member, Clancie, demonstrates how to collect books at your designated time.

Richmond Tweed Regional Library is now offering a Click and Collect service to the community.

Library members can reserve items, book a collection time, mask up, check in, and show their library card at the door to collect items.

You can reserve items on the library catalogue (accessible from the library website) or staff can select up to 20 items for you. Bookings are essential to access this free, contactless service. More detail can be found on the library website or app.

Acting Regional Library Manager, Lucy Kinsley said, “It’s wonderful news that the library can now offer Click and Collect.

Whilst the online library is popular, not everyone has internet access or a device to read or listen to a book on.” She continued, “this expansion to our service will allow more people to access library items in a

time of need.” Lucy praised library staff for the work undertaken to be able to bring this service to the community. “We know there are lots of people homeschooling or isolated at the moment, and stories have the power to help us escape to other worlds, especially during lockdown.”

You can join the library online for instant access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and current members can access the new Click and Collect service from Wednesday 1 September.

Please note that all library branches are closed for all services other than Click and Collect and the online library.

For assistance contact your local library branch or visit www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au.

Contact details on the back of your library card.

FITNESS FINDS A NEW SPACE WHILE Summit Sports and Fitness Centre remains closed under the Public Health Order, the team is hosting online group fitness classes for free during lockdown.

Although the centre will remain closed until September 11, trainers have been jumping online to keep members and the wider community fit while they are at home.

Free, 30-minute fitness and yoga classes have been running three

times a week via Zoom.

The Centre’s website also has some workouts for you to do at home in your own time.

“We appreciate your encouragement and support - it’s certainly not an easy time for anyone,” a centre spokesperson said.

“We miss our kids in swim lessons, and our friends in fitness classes.

“We look forward to the day we can reopen.”

Find out more at www. summitcentre.com.au.

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX SUNDAY

SATURDAY

AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR

TEN, 7.30pm

SATURDAY

AMERICAN MADE

NBN, 10.30pm

All-American movie star Tom Cruise teams up once again with Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow) for this action-adventure biopic. Sprinkled with a dose of comedy, the script is loosely based on the true story of Barry Seal (Cruise), a commercial airline pilot who became involved in drugs and arms smuggling while working for the CIA. Seal carried out one of the largest covert operations in US history, in the process spawning the Medellin Cartel and almost bringing down the Reagan White House. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film is a slick ride.

It co-stars Domhnall Gleeson.

After almost two months of 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. Even host Jonathan LaPaglia wasn’t immune from the conditions. Billed as a battle between brains and brawn, who will triumph?

RUSSELL HOWARD STANDS UP TO THE WORLD

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Take one standup comedian, add travel, and there you have it: perfect pandemic viewing.

Englishman Russell Howard packed his bags and left COVID-ravaged Britain last year to film this three-part series in Australia and New Zealand which, at the time, could boast being a COVID-free zone. Alas, while we grapple with a new wave of infections, it’s a fun diversion to witness the Mock The Week star appreciate kiwi humour. He has a go at sheepshearing, and chats with Urzila Carlson. Next week, he’s in our neck of the woods, experiencing our beautiful coast and enjoying a barbecue with writer, musician and comedian Tim Minchin.

1009

FRIDAY, September 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 Coronavirus: Public Update. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 1.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 2.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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. Women’s semi-finals. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Going Places.

(R) 3.05 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Inside Hitler’s Bunker: The Last Archives. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted. (2016, Mav) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 12.15 MOVIE: A Murderer Upstairs. (2017, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

Down-to-earth advice for the home gardener from host Costa Georgiadis and his team of experts.

8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate the murder of a girl found dressed in period attire.

10.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey develops a theory.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Vaccine. (R) Presented

by Jeremy Fernandez.

11.30 Question Everything. (R) 12.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ramses The Great Empire Builder. (PG) A look at Pharaoh Ramses II’s success.

8.30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Spain. (PG) Piers and Caroline travel to Spain.

9.30 Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11. (MA15+av) Comedians talk about comedy after 9/11.

11.30 SBS World News Late.

12.00 Miniseries: The Miniaturist. (Mas, R) 3.00 Tom Cruise: Body And Soul. (Mal, R) 4.00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s semi-finals.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs checks out a house made to look like a fallen tree in the Dandenong Ranges.

8.30 MOVIE: Something’s Gotta Give.

(2003, Mls, R) An ageing bachelor, with a taste for young women, finds himself falling for a woman his own age, who appears to be his polar opposite, when they are forced to share a house. Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.05 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Mv, R) While Elena and Mack rally the humans to fight against Kasius, Coulson and the others try to return to the Lighthouse.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First Qualifying Final. Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles.

From Sunshine Coast Stadium, Queensland.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

A post-match NRL wrap up of the first qualifying final, with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.35 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) After the death of a CIA operative, his consciousness is implanted into a death-row inmate to stop a hacker.

Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds.

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.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Living Room. Barry transforms a childhood home stuck in the past into a modern coastal oasis.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined by Jimmy Fallon, David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Regina King, Anya Taylor-Joy, Mel Giedroyc and Olly Alexander. English singer-songwriter Yungblud performs his single Cotton Candy.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Stephen Colbert interviews a variety of guests from the worlds of film, politics, business and music.

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 Beethoven Celebration Berlin. (Premiere) 10.15 Gruen. 10.55 Doctor Who. 11.45 Art Works. 12.15am Brush With Fame. 12.45 Live At The Apollo. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Would I Lie To You? 2.30 30 Rock. 2.55 Reno 911!

3.15 Friday Night Dinner. 3.40 News Update.

3.45 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. 12.50 Black South Rising. 1.45 Yulubidyi - Until The End. 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. 9.25 Love And Sex In India. 10.35 Reset. 11.35 9/11: Escape From The Towers. 1.10am News. 1.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

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 Animal Tales. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow.

3.25 MOVIE: Confession. (1955, PG) 5.20 Quincy M.E. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. (2004, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006, M) 1am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 13. Dutch Grand Prix. Highlights. 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 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 NCIS. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 8.05 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.00 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 11.40 Aligarh. (2015, M, Hindi) 1.50pm Martian Child.

(2007) 3.50 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 5.30 The WellDigger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 7.30 Only Lovers Left Alive. (2013, M) 9.45 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 11.35 Madame Bovary. (2014, M) 1.50am I Am Love. (2009, MA15+, Italian) 4.00 Lola And Her Brothers. (2018, M, French)

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 The

Fishing Show. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 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 Timbersports. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals Series. First preliminary final. Melbourne v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Auction Hunters. Noon Parenthood. 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 MOVIE: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. (2001) 7.40 MOVIE: The Croods. (2013, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 11.40 MOVIE: I Spy. (2002, M) 1.30am Auction Hunters. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Adv Time. 3.30 Jurassic World: Double Trouble. 4.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Middle. 7.00 Seinfeld.

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. 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 MOVIE: Rock Of Ages. (2012, M) 2am Charmed. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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. Noon From The Heart Of Our Nation: The Sunset Concert. 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 Cooking Hawaiian Style.

6.30 Red Chef Revival. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 Red Dirt Riders. 7.45 MOVIE: The Fringe Dwellers.

(1986, M) 9.20 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.30 Returning Our Ancestors. 10.05 Etched In Bone.

11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 The Vanilla Ice Project. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Bargain Mansions. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mega Decks. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 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 Morning Programs.

11.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Odd Squad.

12.55 Super Dinosaur. 1.15 Kung Fu Panda. 1.40 The Crystal Maze. 2.30 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 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.20 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 8.50 Good Game Spawn Point.

9.10 Sword Art Online. 9.35 Radiant. 10.00 Close.

1pm Choccywoccydoodah. 1.30 Kitchen Hero.

2.00 Cellar Door: NZ. 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 Singapore. 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 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam. 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 Medical Emergency.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International.

8.30 My Impossible House. 10.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 11.30 Home Rescue. Midnight Before And After. 12.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 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 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 Late Programs.

Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, September 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Grand Designs: The Street. (PG, R) 1.20 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG, R) 3.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 4.40 Landline.

5.10 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R)

6.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s semi-finals.

Continued. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 8. 2.55 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.35 The Interviewer. (R) 4.45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel. (R) 5.40 9/11: Control The Skies. (Ma, R)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Girls’ Day Out and Run To The Rose 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. (PGl) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.10 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 3.30 Garden Gurus.

4.00 Getaway. (PG) 4.30 NBN News.

5.00 Rugby League. NRL. First Elimination Final. Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Seafood Escape. (R) 8.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 3.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (PGl, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.15 The Repair Shop. (R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 The Durrells. (PG) Louisa worries about the villa’s reputation.

8.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler.

(Mals) As Christine’s fame grows, pressure mounts on John Profumo.

Police investigate Stephen Ward.

9.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) A bomb goes off on Russell Street, in the heart of Melbourne, right where Dale has been shooting.

10.15 Miniseries: Roadkill.

(Madls, R) Part 2 of 4.

11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Spain. (PG) 8.30 Celebrity Mastermind.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

9.30 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America. (Mal, R) Eyewitness accounts of 9/11.

11.25 MOVIE: Spotlight. (2015, Mal, R) 1.45 MOVIE: Man On Wire. (2008, PGn, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Poh & Co. Best Bites. (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: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018, PGalv) Superheroes from different dimensions who all use the Spider-Man identity come together.

Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson.

9.30 MOVIE: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (2009, Mlv, R) After his attempt to live a normal life ends in tragedy, a former special forces soldier and mutant sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by becoming part of a secret military weapons program. Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds.

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Second Qualifying Final. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

A post-match NRL wrap up.

10.30 MOVIE: American Made.

(2017, MA15+alsv, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA. Tom Cruise.

12.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGads, R) 1.45 Explore. (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 In The Shadow Of The Towers.

Looks at a diverse group of Australians and their experiences on September 11, 2001.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions.

8.00 Ambulance. The pandemic continues to take its toll as staff fall ill and emergency services are stretched. A call from a child whose mother is not responding leaves the call handler feeling overwhelmed.

9.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Danny’s arch nemesis’ wife is killed.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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 Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.35 Sammy J. 10.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 12.35 Bliss. 1.05 Would I Lie To You? 1.35 Escape From The City. 2.30 News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update. 11.35 WorldWatch.

Noon Letterkenny. 2.55 Australia’s War On Feral Cats. 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.50 Seconds From Disaster. 6.40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 7.30 Forsaken Places. 8.30 The X-Files.

11.00 Dateline. 11.30 Insight. 12.30am MOVIE: The Gambler. (1974, M) 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home 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 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 3.00 MOVIE: Arthur. (1981, PG) 5.00 Horse Racing. Girls’ Day Out and Run To The Rose Day. 5.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 6.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 The Avengers.

11.00 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) 12.35pm MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 2.25 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile. (1978, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 7.30 9/11: Minute

By Minute. 9.00 MOVIE: World Trade Center.

(2006, M) 11.30 Embarrassing Bodies. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third round.

Vietnam v Australia. Replay. Noon JAG. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10am 48 Hours. 3.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.15pm Project Planet. 1.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 2.15 Adv Of Puss In Boots. 2.45 Radiant.

3.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 3.35 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 Ace My Space. (Final) 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners.

6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.05 The Fairly OddParents. 9.30 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Martian Child. (2007) 8.00 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 9.40 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 11.35 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 1.30pm The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 3.30 Watership Down.

(1978, PG) 5.10 Robinson Crusoe. (2016) 6.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Hunt. (2012, MA15+, Danish) 10.40 School’s Out. (2018, MA15+, French) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Boating. UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. 2.30 Motor Racing.

Australian Off Road Championship. Finke Desert Race. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.00 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Restoration. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals Series. Second preliminary final. Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.45pm Auction Hunters. 5.15 MOVIE: Turbo.

(2013) 7.00 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon.

(2010, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Star Trek. (2009, M) 11.30 MOVIE: Pork Pie. (2017, M) 1.30am Auction Hunters. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission.

5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30pm The King Of Queens.

2.00 Frasier. 3.00 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 Ex-Girlfriend. 3.30 Charmed.

4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News. 2.30 World This Week.

3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News.

5.10 Four Corners. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.25 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Australian Story. 8.00 9/11 Stories. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 The 9/11 Attacks: 20 Years On. 2.45am Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Choccywoccydoodah. 1.30 Nadia’s Family Feasts. 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 Food We Love. (Premiere) 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.20pm Returning Our Ancestors. 12.55 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 2.25 Rugby Union.

WA Premier Grade. 3.55 Rugby League. NRL NT. Replay. 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 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Bruce Lee: Be Water. 10.15 9/11 Kids. 11.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Postcards. Noon Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 House Hunters. 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 12 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 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Final, PG, R) 3.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R) 4.30 Yom Kippur In Lockdown. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Tennis. US Open. Women’s final. 9.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 The AusMoto Show. 3.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 4.00 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Mission Galapagos. (R) 5.35 The Blitz: Britain On Fire. (PGa, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, 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 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 1.30 Explore. (PG, R) 1.45 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second Elimination Final. Parramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl, R) 1.10 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 1.30 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 2.00 Close Encounters Of The Animal Kind. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled.

4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PG) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass. (Final, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: The Rise Of Nature.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The newsroom is plunged into drama.

9.25 Traces. (Madls) McKinven urges Emma to stop sleuthing.

10.15 Les Norton. (Mdlsv, R) 11.05 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.05 Hokusai: Old Man Crazy To Paint. (R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Final, Mv, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Central Station.

(Premiere, M) 8.30 Australia Uncovered: Strong Female Lead. (M) 9.55 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma) 11.40 The Surrogates. (Mas, R) 12.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mals, R) 1.30 How To Lose Weight Well. (PGl, R) 3.20 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (PG, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (Mln, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav) Former police detective Ron Iddles takes a look at the 1982 murder of Gina Rossato. Her naked body was found dumped in a ravine after she went missing following a cab ride home.

10.00 Surviving 9/11. (Mal) The experiences of 13 ordinary people.

12.00 Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. (Mal, R) 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: Blood Lust. (Ma) 11.00 Prison Girls: Life Inside. (MA15+adlsv, R) 11.50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Ma) 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.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor.

(Final, PGl) The castaways conclude their adventure as the winner of the title of Sole Survivor is revealed.

9.15 FBI. (Final, Mv) When five prominent men are killed playing poker, the investigation leads to a member of a drug cartel.

10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R) Two gunmen go on a rampage.

11.15 FBI. (Mv, R) The daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos. 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. 10.30 Beyond The Towers. 11.25 To Be Advised. 1.05am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.55 Live At The Apollo. 2.40 News Update.

2.45 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Miniseries: Deep Water. 1.00 First Contact.

2.00 Vogue Williams: Dating A Sugar Daddy. 3.00 The A350: Star Of The Skies. 4.00 WorldWatch.

4.25 The Point. 4.55 The Orville. 6.45 Planet Expedition. 7.40 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 8.30 Life And Death Row. 9.30 Locked Up In America. 10.20 I Was A Teenage Felon. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

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 To Be Advised. 3.45 Escape To The Country. 4.45 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) 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 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 3.05 MOVIE: Orders To Kill. (1958, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Kentuckian.

(1955, PG) 7.30 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship.

Round 3. South Africa v Australia. 10.00 The Rugby Championship 2021 Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Major League. (1989, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 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 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish Summer.

5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 13. Aragon Grand Prix. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.15pm Slugterra. 2.40 Wow That’s Amazing. 3.00 Top Jobs For Dogs. 3.30 Summer’s Day. 4.00 Spirit Riding Free. 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Fierce Earth. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Wishfart!

9.15 The Fairly OddParents. 9.35 Make It Pop! 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Watership Down. (1978, PG) 7.40 The Well-Digger’s Daughter.

(2011, PG, French) 9.40 Robinson Crusoe. (2016, PG) 11.20 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 1pm Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 2.40 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 4.45 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 6.40 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 8.30 The Light Between Oceans. (2016, M) 10.55 Borg Vs McEnroe. (2017, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Fishing. Australian Championships. AFC IX. Replay. 11.00 River To Reef: Retro. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.15 Ultimate Fishing. 4.15 MOVIE: Ocean’s 11. (1960, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: 2 Fast 2 Furious. (2003, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Peaking. 2.30 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 3.30 Road Trick.

4.00 Race Across The World. 5.15 To Be Advised.

7.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 3. (2016, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (2013, M) 11.15 Outlaw. 12.15am Race Across The World. 1.30 Road Trick. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Rivals. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory.

7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 To Be Advised. 2pm The Dog House. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 MOVIE: Cooped Up. (2016, M) 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping.

1.30 Charmed. (Final) 2.30 Seatbelt Psychic. 3.30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.30pm 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. 7.45 The Beautiful Bush. 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 Rhodes Across Italy. 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.

10.00 Football. WKFL Women’s. 11.15 Football.

QAFL. 1pm Rugby League. NRL NT. Replay. 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 Pariah: The Lives And Deaths Of Sonny Liston. 10.20 Going Places. 11.20 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 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, September 13 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 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure. (Final, R) 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.

(Final, R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R)

6.00 Tennis. US Open. Men’s final. 10.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Inside Central Station. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. (Return, PG) 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: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, 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. (PGa, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 China Tonight. (Return) 10.05 Road To Now. (Mav, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R) 11.35 Juanita: A Family Mystery. (PG, R) 12.30 Traces. (Madls, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madls, R) 2.15 Death In Paradise. (Mv, 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 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic. (PGa, R) 8.30 Secret Scotland. (PG) 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Outlier. (Mal) 11.35 Reprisal. (MA15+v, R) 1.40 The Secret Life Of Peter The Great. (Mav, R) 2.30 The Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia. (Mav, R) 4.35 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Return, Maln) Eighteen celebrity recruits undertake SAS training.

9.10 Miniseries: Australian Gangster.

(MA15+dlsv) Part 1 of 2. A Sydney gangster navigates a life of crime while trying to manage the pressures of family.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 Station 19. (Mav) Vic’s love-life becomes complicated.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Under Investigation: Murder Island. (Mav) 9.40 100% Footy. (M) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Arrangement. (Malsv) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

(Return) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panelists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.45 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+s, R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

10.45 The Project. (R) 11.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 9.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Decoding Danger. 11.55 Escape From The City. 12.55am QI. 1.25 30 Rock.

1.50 Reno 911! 2.10 Friday Night Dinner. 2.35 Upper Middle Bogan. 3.05 News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Counter Space. 1.00 Black Lives Matter: A Global Reckoning. 1.50 The Story Of. 2.20 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 Hypothetical. 9.25 Taskmaster.

10.20 MOVIE: Black Snake Moan. (2006, MA15+) 12.30am 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: Flesh And Blood. 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 Quincy M.E. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Queen Of Spades. (1949, PG) 5.30 Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 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. Italian Grand Prix.

Highlights. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Shopping.

2.15 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 13. Aragon Grand Prix. Replay. 4.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.15pm Kung Fu Panda. 1.40 The Crystal Maze. 2.30 The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Spirit Riding Free. 4.35 School Of Rock. 4.55 ITCH. 5.30 Droners. 6.00 Endlings. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 Fierce Earth.

7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Wishfart! 9.00 The Fairly OddParents.

9.20 Make It Pop! 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 8.30 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 10.10 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 12.15pm The Light Between Oceans. (2016, M) 2.40 Robinson Crusoe. (2016, PG) 4.20 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 6.15 Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles. (2020) 7.40 Phoenix. (2014, M, German) 9.30 Don’t Look Now. (1973, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon American Restoration. 1.30 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Artic X-Prix. 4.00 American Restoration. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Auction Hunters. Noon Parenthood. 2.00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. 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: The Punisher. (2004, MA15+) 11.00 Paranormal Caught On Camera.

Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. 2.00 The Bi Life. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory.

7.00 Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Hosted by Doja Cat. 12.30pm The Unicorn. 1.00 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 Shopping. 1.30 Charmed.

2.30 Late Programs.

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. 3.00pm Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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.

1.40pm Art + Soul. 2.40 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums.

5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Red Chef Revival. 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 Covid Nations. 9.25 Nyami Ngaarlu-Gundi Woman Of The Water. 9.55 News.

10.05 Te Ao With Moana. 10.35 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 Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, September 14 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 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Twist. (PG, R) 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 4.50 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Rise Of The Clans. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (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 Lover In The Attic: A True Story. (2018, Mnsv, 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 Desperate Housewives. (Mas) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (a, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (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 Back To Nature.

8.30 Juanita: A Family Mystery. (PGa) 9.30 Decoding Danger: Firestorm. (PG) 10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Q+A. (R) 12.05 China Tonight. (R) 12.35 9/11: Life Under Attack. (Mal, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, 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.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+alsv) 12.30 The Pier. (Mlns, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+sv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal) The recruits face encounter a claustrophobic underground wormhole.

9.00 Miniseries: Australian Gangster.

(MA15+dlv) Part 2 of 2. Pasquale struggles to maintain control over his home life and his position in Sydney’s criminal underworld.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Station 19. (Mad) Vic and Travis’ friendship is put to the test.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.40 Travel Guides. (PG, R) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Reverie. (Mav) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presented

by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

9.40 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up performances by Nick Cody, Stephen K. Amos and Aaron Chen from the Sydney Comedy Festival.

11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 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. (Final) 9.40 Rosehaven. 10.10 All My Friends Are Racist. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 The Games. 11.40 Superwog.

12.05am W1A. 12.35 Live At The Apollo. (Final) 1.05 30 Rock. 1.30 Reno 911! 1.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.35 Friday Night Dinner. 3.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Basketball.

WNBA. Las Vegas Aces v Dallas Wings. Continued.

7.00 WorldWatch. Noon Counter Space. 1.00 What Makes A Woman. 1.55 When The Wind Changes. 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. 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: Flesh And Blood. 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 Quincy M.E. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: The Bridal Path. (1959) 5.30 Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Crimson Tide. (1995, M) 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.15pm Kung Fu Panda. 1.40 The Crystal Maze.

2.30 The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys.

3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Spirit Riding Free.

4.35 School Of Rock. 4.55 ITCH. 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 Heidi.

Continued. (2015, PG, German) 7.05 Chalet Girl.

(2011, PG) 9.00 Lassie. (2005, PG) 10.55 Phoenix.

(2014, M, German) 12.45pm Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles. (2020) 2.10 Sun Children.

(2020, PG, Farsi) 4.00 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 5.50 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Song Of Names. (2019, M) 9.35 Tess.

(1979, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon American Restoration.

12.55 To Be Advised. 2.35 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Big Australia. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 The Mike & Cole Show.

5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Auction Hunters. Noon Parenthood. 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 MOVIE: Eagle Eye. (2008, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Money Monster. (2016, M) 11.40 3rd Rock From The Sun. 12.10am Love Island USA. 1.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 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 Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Stephen Colbert. 3.30 James Corden. 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 China Tonight. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 4.00pm Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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 David Rocco’s Dolce Africa. 8.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 9.35 Luke’s Vietnam.

10.05 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 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Living Black.

8.30 Dwayne Wade: Life Unexpected. 10.15 Jackie Robinson. 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 House Hunters. 12.30pm Help! I Wrecked My House. 1.30 Restored By The Fords. 2.30 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: Alaska. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 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 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, September 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 2.00 Victoria. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Twist. (PG, R) 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 4.50 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Wrong House. (2016, 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 Desperate Housewives. (Mas) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (Return, PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (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. (Final, Ml, R) 10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Yom Kippur In Lockdown. (R) 12.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.30 Victoria.

(PG, R) 2.20 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 Looking For Life On Mars. (PG) Follows NASA’s Mars 2020 mission.

9.30 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Hunters. (M) 11.45 The Killing. (Mal, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ahv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal) Emotions run high as a harrowing drowning exercise leads one recruit to quit.

9.05 RFDS. (Mal) When a catastrophic explosion at an underground mine creates a mass-casualty incident, the RFDS are called.

10.05 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan guards a professor’s house overnight.

11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Gallo makes a split-second decision.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Paramedics. (Ma) 9.40 Kings Cross ER. (PGm, R) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 BTK: A Killer Among Us. (MA15+asv, R) 12.00 Bluff City Law. (Ma, R) 12.50 Explore. (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. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Making It Australia.

(Premiere, PG) Hosted by Susie Youssef and Harley Breen, with judges Benja Harney and Deborah Riley.

9.00 Bull. (Mav, R) Bull worries he will not be able to convince a jury that his religious leader client did not kill his wife.

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 Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works.

9.00 A-ha: The Movie. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos. 11.50 MOVIE: Human Flow. (2017, M) 2.05am 30 Rock.

2.25 Reno 911! 2.50 Friday Night Dinner. 3.15 Upper Middle Bogan. 3.45 News Update. 3.50 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Counter Space. 1.00 VICE. 2.10 The Therapist. 2.40 New Girl. 3.30 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 Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11.

10.00 Australia Uncovered: Strong Female Lead.

11.25 MOVIE: Gone Are The Days. (2018, M) 1.15am 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: Flesh And Blood. 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.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Quincy M.E. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives.

2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Seven Days To Noon.

(1950, PG) 5.30 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 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. 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 Home Shopping. 2.10 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Italian Grand Prix. Highlights. 3.10 48 Hours. 4.05 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.15pm Kung Fu Panda. 1.40 The Crystal Maze.

2.30 The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys.

3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Spirit Riding Free.

4.35 School Of Rock. 4.55 ITCH. 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 Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles. Continued. (2020) 7.20 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 8.40 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 10.35 The Song Of Names. (2019, M) 12.40pm Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 2.35 Lassie. (2005, PG) 4.30 Operation Arctic.

(2014, PG, Norwegian) 6.10 Rosie. (2018, PG) 7.50 After Love. (2020, M) 9.30 Fist Of Fury. (1972, M, Cantonese) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm To Be Advised. 2.30 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Big Australia. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. 8.30 Beach Cops. 9.00 Fat Pizza: Back In Business. 9.40 Australia’s Sexiest Tradie. 10.20 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Parenthood. 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 MOVIE: Waterworld.

(1995, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cop Land. (1997, MA15+) 12.15am Love Island USA. 2.00 The Bi Life. 3.00 Adv Time. 3.30 Regular Show. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 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 King Of Queens. Midnight Shopping.

1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 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 China Tonight. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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 Entertains. 8.00 Heart And Soul. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 9.00 Seafood Odyssey. 9.35 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.45pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 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. 7.20 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.

11.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Noon Building Off The Grid: Alaska. 1.00 Restoration Man. 2.00 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. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 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 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Back To Nature.

(R) 11.00 Decoding Danger. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Victoria.

(R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Twist. (PG, R) 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 4.50 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Aust. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News.

11.00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Rise Of The Clans. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places.

(R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

(PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Hannah’s Law. (2012, Mv, R) 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 Desperate Housewives. (Mas) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (a, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (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 A Life In Ten Pictures.

(Return, Madl) 10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 The Cult Of The Family. (Mad, R) 12.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 1.30 Victoria. (R) 2.20 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.

7.35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG) 8.30 Back To The Titanic.

9.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Criminal Planet. (MA15+dv) 11.55 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R) 12.55 Taken Down. (MA15+a, R) 4.00 VICE Guide To Film. (Madlv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: 27 Dresses. (2008, PGls, R) A woman is conflicted when she is invited to be in her sister’s wedding party because she is in love with the groom.

However, she finds herself distracted by a reporter who is covering the event for the society pages. Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 The Front Bar. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. 8.30 Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell. (Mas) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the life of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged partner in crime.

10.00 Reported Missing. (Ma, R) 11.15 Nine News Late.

11.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+a, R) 12.35 World’s Worst Flights. (M, 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 Making It Australia. Hosted

by Susie Youssef and Harley Breen.

8.40 Gogglebox. (alsv) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) The squad spends New Year’s Eve dealing with a child abduction emergency.

10.40 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 Question Everything. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. Midnight Micro Monsters. 12.50 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 1.35 30 Rock. 2.00 Reno 911! 2.20 Friday Night Dinner. 2.45 Upper Middle Bogan. 3.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon After The Shootings. 12.55 Animal Takeover.

1.50 Oh Lucy! 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. (Return) 11.00 The Feed.

11.30 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: Flesh And Blood. 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. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975, PG) 5.30 Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Tipping Point. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 13. Aragon Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 iFish Summer Series. 10.00 JAG. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team.

11.30 FBI. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 NCIS. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.30pm The Demon Headmaster. 2.55 Nowhere Boys. 3.35 Wow That’s Amazing. 4.00 Spirit Riding Free. 4.35 School Of Rock. 4.55 ITCH. 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 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Make It Pop! 9.45 Rage.

10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Lassie.

Continued. (2005, PG) 6.55 Rosie. (2018, PG) 8.35 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 10.15 Tess.

(1979, M) 1.25pm Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 3.15 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 4.40 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 5.20 Lion.

(2016, PG) 7.30 Sing Street. (2015, M) 9.30 Drunken Master. (1978, M, Cantonese) 11.35 After Love.

(2020, M) 1.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Storage Wars Canada.

1.00 To Be Advised. 2.35 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.00 Big Australia. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates.

4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Parenthood. 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: Downsizing. (2017, M) 11.10 America’s Top Dog. 12.30am Love Island USA. 1.30 The Bi Life.

2.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 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 Late Programs.

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. 3.30pm Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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 Donna Hay Everyday Fresh. (Premiere) 8.00 Nigellissima. 8.30 Gino’s Italian Escape. 9.00 Barefoot Contessa. 9.30 Luke’s Vietnam. 10.00 Late Programs.

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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. 7.15 Nulla Nulla. 7.20 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: Resurrecting The Champ.

(2007) 10.30 The Point. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Home Town. 12.30pm Real Estate Wars. 1.30 Island Life. 2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block: Fans V Faves. 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. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 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 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

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The Northern Rivers Times

September 9, 2021

36 NEWS

NEW brand, SAME management, SAME people PRD Casino has joined First National Real Estate, but when you need real estate services, rest assured that you’ll still be dealing with the same professional team that you’ve come to know and trust.

For nearly two decades, we’ve been Casino and the surrounding region’s leader in property services but as times change, new opportunities arise. The pace of technological change is faster than ever, and while our change to First National Real estate unlocks new technologies that our customers will reap the rewards of, rather than becoming high-tech (which we will) we’ll always remain high-touch.

‘We put you first’ is the primary statement of intention that drives First National Real Estate. That means letting the consumer’s interests drive the development of all the systems that underpin a real estate agency. With that ethos sitting behind the brand, rather than profit for shareholders, we feel it’s a better fit for our people and purpose.

Real estate is far more

than bricks and mortar, or paddocks, fences and livestock. It’s people, places, hopes, dreams and aspirations.

That’s the essence of our business and that will never change.

Our principals, Mark

Formaggin and Kel Gunther are the foundation of expertise and experience, while the sales and property management team we’ve built around us are a committed group of enthusiastic, driven individuals who all support our aims.

Mark has been in the industry since 1988, so has seen market cycles come and go. His depth of property industry knowledge has consistently led to recognition through marketing and sales awards, but he attributes his

success to his team and his clients.

Kel brings more than two decades of property, stock and station experience to the business and has been integral to our estate agency becoming the Northern Rivers’ leader in rural property. With a Diploma in Agricultural Science and 15 years’ experience working with a multinational agribusiness firm, his knowledge of beef, sheep, mixed farming and macadamia production is unrivalled.

Our sales, property management and administration team are a hard-working group of individuals who are committed to getting everything right, putting the interests of our clients first – every time.

They take pride in delivering excellence, but are sensitive to the particular needs of all the different customers that make the great town of Casino.

So, while we’ve changed our brand, the decision was based entirely on taking our best attributes and combining them with the best business partner available to underpin our property services.

Financial Assistance extended for Tennants and Landlords

The NSW Government has announced an increase to the Residential Tenancy Support Package to up to $4,500 per tenancy and an extension to the eviction moratorium until 11 November 2021, giving increased security to residential tenants impacted

by COVID-19.

Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the increased payment will incentivise landlords to offer rent reductions to tenants who are doing it tough and the extension of the eviction moratorium will provide welcome peace of mind.

“We know times are tough and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant financial hardship for many, which is why the NSW Government is continually assessing our support and providing assistance where it is needed,” Mr Anderson said.

“The Residential Tenancy Support Package will now provide payments of up to $4,500 per tenancy as long as landlords reduce rent for their tenants by at least that much and have not claimed land tax relief. This is a further $1,500 increase and comes as part of our commitment to supporting people who have taken a hit due to COVID-19.

“We have always

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encouraged landlords and tenants to work together to negotiate a rent reduction, and now the NSW Government is providing a rebate of up to $4,500 to make sure tenants and landlords are both protected.

“During times like this it is crucial that we all dig deep and do what we can to help each other out, so I am strongly encouraging landlords to work out a rent reduction for their tenants and then make the most of this rebate. The NSW Government is working around the clock to get applications approved and money is being processed in a very timely fashion.”

Mr Anderson said the extension to the eviction moratorium will give tenants who have experienced a downturn in their income due to COVID-19 one less thing to worry about while they are getting back on their feet.

“COVID-19 impacted residential tenants who are struggling with rent will continue to be protected from eviction due to rental debts until 11 November, which is an extra two months protection to the moratorium period previously established.” Mr Anderson said.

“Following the moratorium, for the period 12 November

2021 – 12 February 2022, transitional measures will apply and will limit when terminations can occur for rental debt accrued during the moratorium.”

If you have agreed a repayment plan, a landlord will only be able to terminate your tenancy for this debt if: • you have failed to make 2 or consecutive repayments; and • it is fair and reasonable in the circumstances.

If you have not been able to agree on a repayment plan, a landlord will be able to terminate your tenancy for this debt if:

the landlord has tried, in good faith, to negotiate a repayment plan through Fair Trading, and it is fair and reasonable in the circumstances.

Landlords also have the option to apply for the COVID-19 land tax benefit instead of applying for the Residential Tenancy Support Payment, which is an offset of the land tax liability equal to the rent reduction granted.

Tenants and landlords are encouraged to enter into negotiations in good faith but if you are unable to resolve the issue privately, you can contact Fair Trading who will act as a mediator: https://www.service.nsw. gov.au/transaction/lodgetenancy-complaint-nsw-fairtrading Applications for the increased rebate will open shortly. Landlords who have already claimed the rebate can offer further rent reductions and apply for an additional rebate up to $4,500.

Alternately a landlord who has yet to apply for the rebate can do so in a single application. For more information on the package or to apply go to Residential tenancy support package | NSW Fair Trading

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The Northern Rivers Times

September 9, 2021

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The ‘accidental’ contemporary indigenous artist, taking the local art world by storm

By Margaret Dekker It was that one day ‘mum-life’ grew too dull for indigenous woman Bianca Gardiner-Dodd, that she again thought of the canvas and paints she’d left behind for a career in dance.

A keen artist in her school years and with her own mother, Kamilaroi woman Gloria Gardiner from Goodooga near Lightning Ridge, herself an artist and enduring inspiration, Bianca dug out some gear and began creating.

“There was nothing on TV and I thought ‘I wonder if I’ve still got some canvas in the garage and some old paints because I kind of packed them away when I had the kids .. and I thought, I wonder if I can do this stuff that my mum does?” Bianca Gardiner-Dodd said.

Wind the clock forward just four years and this mum-of-two – daughters Jedda, 18 and Jannahli, 13 - is not only doing it, but her contemporary artwork is also excelling, hanging in various galleries across the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast and listed in myriad art brokers’ books, attracting commissions worth thousands from keen buyers.

Bianca shared with The Northern Rivers Times that ‘shock moment’ a gallery owner told her of that first momentous sale.

“They said ‘we’ve got bad news; you need to get back from your family holiday and get painting. The good news is we just sold your first piece!’ And that was only two days after it got there, and I was like

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But a change of colour quickly gets Bianca back on track, as she explores the unique natural palette of the Tweed, Byron and Gold Coasts.

“I started with the blues, sand colour, all of those ocean and earth colours that I see, that’s what I started with and that’s what’s demanded most of my attention but I do enjoy doing different kind of coastal, which I think Tweed-Byron really enjoys of the pinks, the peaches, that kind of easy-living, something

At work on Life Force 2 “It’s my contemporary interpretation ..”

‘oh my gosh!’ And then they said, ‘can you give us three pieces’, I was amazed!” Bianca said.

Within three weeks, all three of those works had sold.

Bianca draws inspiration for her art from growing up in the Tweed and living her adult life in Pottsville.

Waterways and balance are hallmarks of her work.

“The vast Pacific Ocean, the white sandlined Creeks that run to the sea, the sheoaks and coastline and little things like Curlews strutting ..

The estuaries, Pottsville Creek, and the activities that happen either side of that creek, the meeting places, things like that inspire me,” Bianca Gardiner-Dodd said.

Vivid imagination and memory also play a part in creating the overall

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picture.

“I think of the topographic viewpoint onto landscape and the beauty of our natural environment and the activities we’re afforded living here, we meet by the creek, play by the creek and walked through the bush to get to school, inspiration has been everywhere in my stunning landscape,” Bianca said.

“I also like to free it up a little bit, because everything in nature is not perfect,” she added.

In fine juxtaposition, Bianca’s using ancient art form to tell modern story, of her life in Minjungbal / Bundjalung Country.

“There’s not one kind of aboriginal person, if you grew up here (Tweed) your inspiration is feeding off the creeks, the rainforest just behind us, that’s very different

than if you were living in the central desert,” Bianca said.

“Some of the patterns created, some aren’t traditional symbols, they’re my contemporary interpretation of the bushland I’ve seen or the sand dunes, it’s a mix of traditional and contemporary, “And being a contemporary artist, mine aren’t necessarily traditional stories because not I’m living on Kamilaroi Country I haven’t been afforded those stories necessarily .. so I’m very careful not to tell stories that aren’t mine to tell,” Bianca Dodd-Gardiner said.

The Northern Rivers Times caught up with Bianca midway through her painting a ‘reimagination’ of an earlier favourite piece ‘Life Force’ (pictured.)

It’s back-breaking work for this former dance instructor, with ‘Common Ground’ “It came unlikely pressure on together organically” the shoulders and serene, something that painting-hand as well. makes you feel good Bianca can spend hours when you walk into a on the floor or table just to complete one complex room.”

Another of Bianca’s section of a piece that favourite pieces, typically takes 3 weeks to Common Ground, complete. appeared in Art Lovers’ “Because when you’re NAIDOC Week leaning on it, I find the exhibition in their shoulder gives out. It’s Southport Gallery in July. interesting, I thought I “Coastal, energetic, was getting a bit old for gentle .. I’m a Libran the dance world, but this is ten times harder on the as well so I look for balance, all the time.” body,” Bianca said.

And Bianca is an And all those dots indigenous Australian, do take their toll on the discovering only now 42-year old’s eyes! in her early forties a “I’ve got a twitch going on at this moment! stunning, natural and meaningful way of And yeah, you do get connecting to, and a little bit cross-eyed sometimes, you’ve got to expressing this deep part look up and readjust your of her identity.

“It’s in the DNA,” eyes and go again .. and Bianca said. again .. and again,” she

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COVID-19 ECONOMIC SUPPORT MEASURES EXTENDED The NSW Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.

This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program and Microbusiness Grant and continue rent relief incentives.

Additional relief for businesses will also be provided with further reductions in payroll tax as well as allowing eligible businesses to defer their payroll tax payments, due from July 2021 through to December 2021, until the 14 January 2022 with 12-month interest free repayment plans to be available.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said this further $3.9 billion in ongoing support would be vital to help keep businesses in business and people in jobs.

“We are giving businesses, employees and families across the State certainty they can access the financial help needed to get them through,” Mr Perrottet said.

“We know business and communities are doing it tough and this ongoing support will not only help get them through the depths of the pandemic but will also provide them with a springboard to bounce back once restrictions ease.

“We will continue to stand by businesses and individuals and provide the support needed.

We will also be there on the other side as we emerge from lockdown and head towards recovery.”

The NSW Government has now committed $7.7 billion in COVID-19 support measures, with a further $3.4 billion from the Commonwealth, bringing the total assistance for

million that show a minimum 15 per cent decline in turnover will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll. Eligible NFPs will be able to apply from later in September to access backdated payments.

businesses and individuals to more than $11 billion.

The NSW Government’s additional $3.9 billion funding commitment will provide: Extension of JobSaver from 28 August •

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Eligible businesses with a turnover between $75,000 to $250 million that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll; Eligible businesses in the hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors with a turnover of more than $250 million and up to $1 billion that continue to experience the requisite decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible to receive payments of 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll, up to $500,000 per week; Eligible Notfor-Profit (NFP) organisations in the social support and animal welfare sectors with a turnover between $75,000 and $250

Extension of the COVID-19 Microbusiness Grant from 28 August •

Eligible businesses with a turnover of more than $30,000 and less than $75,000 that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible for a fortnightly payment of $1,500.

able to further defer payroll tax payments due from July 2021 through to December 2021.

The payments will now not be due until 14 January 2022, and 12-month interest free repayment plans will become available.

Extension of support for commercial, retail, and residential landlords •

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Businesses eligible for a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver with payrolls $10 million or less will be eligible for a 50 per cent reduction (waiver) in their 2021-22 payroll tax, up from 25 per cent.

All businesses will also be

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Eligible commercial and retail landlords that provide rental waivers to COVID[1]19 impacted tenants and have not claimed land tax relief, will be eligible for a monthly grant of up to $3,000; and Eligible residential landlords can choose between applying for land tax relief or a further payment of $1,500, taking total assistance to a maximum of $4,500 per tenancy if they agree to reduce the rent for COVID-19 impacted tenants by at least $4,500.

Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the Government will continue to prioritise the fast payment of funds

to businesses.

“We’ve put on close to 500 assessors in recent weeks and refined the application process. As a result, the number of applications older than 14 days is less than one per cent,” Mr Dominello said.

“We’re continuing to tailor our financial assistance to meet the needs across NSW and working around the clock to process applications and get money into accounts as quickly as possible. To date, we’ve approved more than 300,000 business grant and seen $3.3 billion out the door.”

A new hardship panel will also assess businesses that do not qualify for COVID-19 grants, on a case-bycase basis.

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the extension of these

measures would be a major boost for small businesses throughout NSW. “Businesses are experiencing one of the toughest periods right now and as restrictions continue, we’ve heard loud and clear that businesses across the state need this ongoing support and more to get them through to the other side of this,” Mr Tudehope said.

“The extension of JobSaver and Microbusiness payments announced today combined with more payroll tax relief will give thousands of businesses the extra assistance they need as we move forward to focus on opening the doors and turning the lights on once restrictions ease.

“We simply cannot and will not turn away from small businesses in NSW - they need our support and the NSW Government is standing by them.”

For more information on the 2021 COVID-19 Support Package visit: https://www.nsw.gov. au/covid-19/2021covid-19-supportpackage.

Support for individuals impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders is also available through Services Australia. For more information visit: www. servicesaustralia.gov. au/covid19.

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Australia’s most loved foot-stomping, grapecrushing festival is again ‘crushing-it’ with plans well underway to deliver the crunchiest ever Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on 25 February - 6 March 2022.

In the cool high altitude of Queensland’s Granite Belt, Stanthorpe has been literally “crushing-it” since 1966, welcoming 70,000+ visitors from across Australia to celebrate the bounty of the apple harvest and the wine region’s grape crushing.

“Our festival is held every second year, yet the last one feels a lifetime ago, because we were actually the last festival held in Australia before we were all suddenly introduced to Covid-restrictions,” explained Festival President Russell Wantling. “Thankfully there’s no stopping the stars of our festival - the apples and grapes, and while they are out there busily budding and bursting this spring, we are busy at work pulling together the 10-day festival.”

“There’s so much love out there amongst Australians for this iconic festival, we’ve decided for the first time to allow festival fans to join us on the journey and show their love of Stanthorpe by joining our new Apple & Grape Club,” said Mr Wantling.

“We’ve opened up a $30 membership and to thank our loyal fans we’re

giving them back $50 of value in tickets and bonuses straight up.”

Apple & Grape Club membership comes with a 3-Day Pass to the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta, a highlight of the festival’s program on the ‘big weekend’, 4-6 March. There’s also a free gift of a festival branded stemless picnic

‘glass’, access to early release tickets (which comes in handy for sell-out events like the Banquetto Italiano long lunch) and the feel goods, knowing you’ve shown the volunteer organisers your support.

Local love for the festival is alive and well, evidenced by the return of a full line-up of 9 Ambassador entrants,

continuing the festival’s longstanding tradition of what was once Festival Queens and in more recent years Festival Ambassadors.

“We’ve come through drought and fire in recent history and it’s left our little town stronger and prouder than ever,” said Mr Wantling. “In 2022 Stanthorpe celebrates a huge milestone

marking 150 years since Stanthorpe was founded, so you can be sure we’re putting on a festival celebration befitting the occasion!”

Highlights of the festival program include the Grape Crush Championships, Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta, the Channel 7 Grand Parade, Rebel FM Street Carnival, the Apple & Grape Gala Ball, Apple Peeling and Apple Pie Competitions, Orchard Tours, Meet the Winemaker Events and much more, filling 10 exciting days.

Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.

Stanthorpe is just 2.5 hours’ drive from Brisbane, 3 hours from the Gold Coast or Byron Bay and 2 hours from Toowoomba. To join the Apple & Grape Club by 31st October and register to receive festival updates at www. appleandgrape.org

!"#$%&$'()*$+,#+-./0)1$%).2%-3'/+'%,)-#)456 The opportunities and the potential of the NSW Agriculture sector to grow to $30 billion by 2030 came through loud and clear at the NSW Farmers online Annual Conference today.

“The prospects for

increasing local food and fibre production are abundant, with 94 percent of the state out of or recovering from drought and strong commodity prices,” said NSW Farmers President James Jackson.

“Farmer resilience

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was a resounding theme of this conference and it’s why we can take advantage of these improved seasonal conditions. Our state’s farmers have been incredibly resilient in the face of immense challenges over the last few years, including drought, fires, a pandemic, major floods, disruption to trade and a mouse plague.”

“Despite these hardships, agriculture has remained an engine room of the NSW economy, and a boost in productivity following a favourable turn in seasonal conditions early last year is testament to the sector’s enormous potential.”

Special guests, including Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, NSW Leader of the Opposition Chris

Minns, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, and President of the National Farmers’ Federation Fiona Simson all echoed these statements during their presentations.

Focusing on the sustainable growth of the NSW agriculture sector, guest speakers also spoke on the $30 billion by 2030 target, the need for improved land use planning, and the role of agriculture as a key pillar in the economic recovery from COVID-19.

“Going forward, our success will be determined by how well we adapt as a sector to new challenges and opportunities,” Mr Jackson said.

“Trade will be a huge growth opportunity and it’s imperative we keep looking for ways to

expand market access.

Maintaining the high level of quality typical of Australian produce will be key, and we must adjust to potential new trade conditions.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the regions in the spotlight, with more Australians waking up to the opportunities in their backyard. We now have an invaluable opportunity to build on this popularity and build the vibrancy of regional NSW.” “Infrastructure will be a huge enabler of the growth of agriculture and regional NSW, and it’s a key area where industry and government can work closely together to better connect farms to consumers.”

“We need worldclass infrastructure to

move our world-class produce. It’s as simple as that.”

Mr Jackson said workforce issues are a clear priority for members and regional communities.

“We’re facing an imminent worker shortfall as grains and horticulture harvests near and international and state border restrictions continue to limit the movement and availability of both international and domestic workers.”

“It’s clearly a huge issue, and the green light given to a dedicated Agricultural Visa, which has been industry policy for some time now, is a major breakthrough.”

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!"#$%"&"'%()$&)*#&$+,&-%'./'01&$2'.,"$ 3'%4"%&$'05$-)"$)"'.-)$6"0"3/-&$*3$%"5$4"'Health and nutrition are the main reasons for people wanting to eat more red meat, with protein and iron being the key factors, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest consumer sentiment research.

Conducted annually since 2010, the independent research conducted by Pollinate, that measures and tracks consumer sentiment towards the red meat industry in metropolitan areas, also showed Australian’s continue to hold red meat producers in high regard, placing farmers amongst the most trusted members of the community.

MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong said the findings reflected a growing acknowledgement of cattle and sheep producers and the work of the industry to share its story.

MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong

“Perceptions of the Australian red meat industry are relatively strong, and knowledge of the industry among consumers in metropolitan Australia is growing,” Mr Strong said.

“Our insights also show that positive community sentiment is correlated with the community’s understanding of our industry, and Pollinate Pulse research data

highlights that farmers are amongst the most trusted members of the Australian community, alongside doctors and scientists.

“Those who feel they have a stronger understanding also feel more positive towards the production of red meat in Australia, farmer’s care for the environment and raising of cattle and sheep in a humane manner.

They also believe it is

particularly important for school children to learn more about how the industry produces beef and lamb.

“Importantly, consumption and purchasing of red meat has remained relatively stable, and two out of three consumers planning on eating the same amount of red meat or increase their consumption during the next year.”

Mr Strong said the

insights also reflected the growing impact of MLA’s programs on building community trust in the red meat industry.

“With the knowledge that the red meat industry has a goal for net zero emissions by 2030, 53% of metro consumers thought more positively about the red meat industry and among those who claim to have a good industry knowledge, 65% would feel more positive towards the industry if we can achieve that ambition,” Mr Strong said.

“MLA’s work around positioning red meat in the marketplace forms a critical part of our Strategic Plan, and clearly falls under our remit of a provider of marketing services.

Our paddock to plate concept resonates very well among metropolitan audiences with over half wanting to learn more

about how beef and lamb is produced along the supply chain.”

MLA’s consumer sentiment research also showed that the number of consumers who claim to be vegetarian has remained relatively stable over the past few years.

“Less than 10% of consumers claim to be vegetarian, but an increasing percentage compared to last year, 58% of those that claim to be vegetarian, still eat meat occasionally,” Mr Strong said.

The annual research is used to inform community engagement and marketing activities that MLA undertakes on behalf of the red meat industry, an important component of which is demonstrating how Australian red meat producers are ethical and responsible custodians of livestock, land and natural resources.

on durum breeding over many years had made an important contribution to the industry’s viability.

“The University of Adelaide is proud of its long association with durum breeding and its enduring legacy, which can be found throughout the Australian durum industry today,” said Professor Middelberg. “With our focus on pre-breeding research, studying the specific traits that are needed for tolerance and resilience to Australian growing conditions, the University’s strong connection with industry will continue.

“We will work closely with Australia’s leaders in durum – such as San Remo, AGT, and the Southern Australia Durum Growers Association – to ensure the very best outcomes for industry and for consumers nation-wide, applying world-class science to add further value to an industry that is critically important to Australian agriculture and the economy,” said Professor Middelberg.

AGT Chief Executive Officer and Head of Breeding, Haydn Kuchel, said he was pleased that the company had been successful in securing the

germplasm and looked forward to leveraging new opportunities for Australian durum grain growers.

“Breeding durum has been part of AGT’s story for 20 years and we have successfully developed several elite varieties for Australian conditions,” said Dr Kuchel.

“Taking on new germplasm from the DBA will allow us to keep delivering improved durum varieties beyond Bitalli and Westcourt, which have become the leading performers in the south and north respectively.”

“Using cutting-edge breeding technologies to increase efficiency and genetic gain means we offer Australian durum growers the benefits of a globally competitive breeding company,” said Dr Kuchel. “The work we do to improve yields and resilience reflects our passion for seeing Australian rural communities and businesses thrive.

“AGT is excited about continuing to work with durum growers and manufacturers to advance this high value crop’s impact and importance in Australian agriculture.”

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by New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) and the University of Adelaide in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), today announced that Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) has been awarded the license to take the durum breeding program forward.

GRDC, NSW DPI and the University of Adelaide have co-invested in the DBA program since 2008, successfully delivering new durum varieties with improved yield and quality attributes for the Australian durum production areas.

In 2020, the DBA partners took the opportunity to leverage commercial breeding sector investment, technologies and capabilities in cereal breeding and sought proposals from the commercial breeding sector to licence the germplasm from the DBA program to continue durum breeding.

Australian breeding company, AGT, is already actively engaged in commercial durum breeding managing a program attached to its

core cereal breeding activities. The addition of the DBA germplasm into AGT’s breeding program demonstrates the increasing value of this crop to grain growers in both northern and southern regions.

Cathie Warburton, Interim Managing Director, GRDC, said that the outcome was a testament to the strength of the DBA collaboration built over many years and the shared vision to successfully move the breeding program from a research and development environment to the commercial sector.

“Our strategy for durum breeding had centred around meeting grower needs without generating market failure. For GRDC, it’s all about finding the right path to market and helping growers become more profitable,” said Ms Warburton.

“This next stage for durum breeding reflects years of hard work from durum growers, researchers, breeders, processors and marketers, each making an important contribution to the durum industry.”

Durum wheat was first produced in Australia in the 1930s with a small plant breeding program established at the NSW Agriculture Glen Innes

AGT’s Durum Breeder Tom Kapcejevs GRDC NVT plot of Westcourt at Bellata, NSW

Experiment Farm. NSW DPI has been involved in the breeding since those early days.

“NSW DPI’s had involvement in durum breeding for NSW grain growers for 86 years, finishing up in mid-2021,” said Dr Alison Bowman, NSW DPI Group Director Plant Systems.

“The NSW DPI Tamworth team, leading the northern node of Durum Breeding Australia, had an extremely successful track record in developing durum varieties for NSW and Australian durum growers releasin g 15 varieties in that time.

These varieties now account for more than 90% of the durum wheat grown in the northern grains region.

“The varieties had

higher yields, but it is the outstanding grain quality of the DBA Tamworth lines (bright yellow semolina loved by pasta makers internationally) that established durum wheat for international export production from Australia,” said Dr Bowman.

“The success of the NSW DPI breeding program in developing these varieties has seen the industry grow to the point that breeding can now be done on a commercial footing by a private plant breeding company using the elite germplasm developed by the NSW DPI team.”

Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Adelaide said the University’s focus

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Grafton Cattle Market Report THERE were 209 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 31st August 2021.

As winter draws to an end, numbers were back compared to last week, the quality improved which was reflected in the prices.

Although some classes were hard to quote due to low numbers, the market was dearer once again.

Highlights include cows reaching 370.2c/kg and good quality Euro Cross steers reaching 588.2c/kg, realising $1,661.00.

Sale Highlights include: A/c Helen Blanch sold Angus Cross Steers 494.2c/kg averaged 350kg $1,729.70 p/hd.

A/c Fairway Pastoral sold a Charolais Heifer 365.2 c/kg weighed 595kg $2,172.94.

A/c Jonny Cowan sold a Brahman Cross Heifer 384.2c/kg weighed 490kg $1,882.58.

A/c Fairway Pastoral sold Angus Cows 365.2c/kg averaged 667.5kg - $2,437.71 p/hd.

A/c WJ Clancy sold Charolais Cross

FROM TUESDAY 31 AUGUST

Vealer Steers 588.2c/kg averaged 282.5kg - $1,661.67 p/hd.

A/c Steve & Tammy Elks sold Angus Vealer Steers 718.2c/kg averaged 200kg $1,436.40 p/hd.

A/c KT & HJ Elliott sold an Angus Vealer Steer 676.2c/kg weighed 200kg -

$1,352.40.

A/c RJ Jefferies sold an Angus Vealer Heifer 600c/kg weighed 265kg $1,590.00.

A/c RJ Jefferies sold Angus Vealer Heifers 696.2c/kg averaged 138.3kg $963.08 p/hd.

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Lismore Cattle Market REPORT FROM TUE 31 AUG. & SAT 4 SEPT.

Casino Cattle Market REPORT FROM WED 1 SEPTEMBER AGENTS yarded a total of 1,384 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 1 September.

The yarding consisted mostly of young cattle along with a large penning of cows.

Quality was varied with a mix of well-bred and mixed bred cattle sold on the day.

The largest percentage of cattle went to restockers and backgrounders destined for southern and western areas of NSW, along with a few pens for Queensland.

Cow prices again saw a slight increase this week averaging 335.2c/kg and reaching a top price of 378.2c/kg. 2 head sold for a top return of $2,966.94.

Heifer prices were back this week with lighter heifers averaging 557.0c/kg and 200kg with a top price of 696.2c/kg.

Heavier heifers averaged 424.6c/kg and 359kg, reaching a top of 588.2c/kg Bull prices held firm this week

with 46 head sold reaching a top of 362.2c/kg and average of 327.0c/kg and 691kg.

Steer prices were dearer with lighter steers averaging 644.4c/kg and 196kg and reaching a top price of 842.2c/kg.

Heavier steers averaged 497.5c/kg and 334kg, topping their market at 678.2c/kg.

Vealer prices held firm this week with 471 head yarded. Lighter vealer prices reached 842.2c/kg and averaged 592.5c/kg and 199kg.

Heaver vealer prices averaged 530.8c/kg and 295kg with a top price of 634.2c/kg.

T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold their monthly store sale at the NRLX this Friday 10 September starting at 10am.

Entry numbers will be restricted with only professional and regular buyers permitted entry however the sale will be available live and online via StockLive for anyone wishing to watch, listen or purchase.

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A LIGHT yarding of cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday, August 31st.

Heavy cows sold from $3.04 to $3.24c/kg, $1700 to $2113. Lightweight weaner steers sold from $6.80c/kg to $8.25c/kg.

Medium and heavy weaner steers $5.30 to $6.30c/kg. Weaner Heifers sold to restockers $5.20 to $7.30c/kg.

250 BREEDER Cows were sold at the Lismore Sale yards on Saturday 4 September.

It was a very strong sale with locals competing with buyers from Grafton, Murwillumbah and the Hunter Valley.

Six Angus cows with their secon calf at foot sold for $4000. 2 Simmental X cows and calves $3900. Lines of young Charbray cows & calves sold for $3500 to $3600.

Most X bred heifers and calves sold from $2300 to $3000 depending on size.Pregnancy tested in calf Charbray cows sold for $2300 to $2800. Droughtmasters $2800. Unjoined heifers sold from $1800 to $2025.

A handfuld of bulls were sold, the top A/c Silky Oak Limousin $6000.

Our next sore sale will be held on Saturday 18 September at 9am. Please book in any cattle you wish to sell.

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Tenterfield Cattle Market REPORT FROM MONDAY 30 AUGUST NUMBERS decreased this sale for a yarding of 180 head which saw all categories meeting a strong market.

A good quality yarding of steers sold to 536.2 cents, while a small yarding of heavy bullocks reached 389.2 cents.

Heavy weight cows sold to 365.2 cents, medium weights to 339.2 cents and light cows reached 270 cents. Heifers sold to 470.2 cents.

The trade section comprised some good

quality weaners with steers selling to 754.2 cents and the heifer portion topping at 590 cents, both returning to the paddock.

A plainer yarding of bulls sold to 240 cents.

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210 cattle yarded at Grafton yesterday. Not enough bullocks to quote, however they did top at 375c/kg. Feeder steers sold between 420c/kg to 480c/kg. Cows sold dearer again to top at 371c/kg. All young cattle sold fully firm. Next Thursday the 9th we will have the 1st Special Store Cattle Sale of the month at Grafton.

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NSW Farmers is responding to the looming harvest worker shortage with a 10-point plan aimed at tackling the ongoing crisis.

International and state border restrictions have heavily limited the movement of workers to farms in time for upcoming grains, fruit and vegetable harvests, raising serious concerns that produce will be left to go to waste.

NSW Farmers’ President James Jackson said in the years prior to the onset of COVID-19 related border restrictions, up to half of the state’s harvest workforce was comprised of overseas workers.

“There have been longstanding challenges in attracting workers to agriculture, particularly domestic workers, however the pandemic has forced us to adapt very quickly to having fewer workers entering the state,” Mr Jackson said.

“We need short-term and long-term solutions.

In the short-term, we need certainty and clarity for farm workers amid

changing conditions of travel and border restrictions.”

“The Agricultural Workers’ Code is a great start, but we need to ensure the code is being interpreted consistently across states.”

“Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has taken the step of inviting the Queensland, Victorian and Tasmanian Governments to establish an East Coast Agriculture Labour Task Force that will also include industry representatives. This is a good idea and let’s hope it goes ahead quickly and achieves improved mobility of workers across state borders.”

“We also need timely inflow of international seasonal workers through schemes including the Seasonal Worker Program and the Pacific Labour Scheme, as well as the impending Agriculture Workforce Visa.”

Mr Jackson said better coordination is needed to overcome the accommodation and transport challenges facing those interested in seasonal labour, especially in light of

the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation.

“NSW Farmers is calling for an expansion of the ‘Help Harvest NSW’ program to include coordinators as the conduit between interested workers, farm businesses, government agencies and relevant stakeholders in the regions to streamline efforts for getting more people to farms.”

“Different regions face their own set of challenges, and we call on the government to provide grants to implement novel or localised initiatives to attract and/or facilitate the COVID safe movement and stay of seasonal workers.”

“An Agriculture Workforce Working Group comprising government agencies and industry stakeholders would greatly assist efforts to find timely and sustainable solutions to seasonal worker shortages in agriculture.”

Mr Jackson said seasonal work is highly suited to university or school students on break, and incentives such as subsidised

transport, HECS relief or a bonus payment could attract more workers to agriculture.

“Attracting domestic workers to agriculture would also involve targeted communications

campaigns highlighting the abundance of opportunities in agriculture, and NSW

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Fishers who flout the law are on notice after Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall revealed a more 44 per cent increase in fines since 2018, as part of the NSW Government’s blitz on protecting and enhancing the state’s aquatic resources.

Mr Marshall today said there were 3,172 fines issued in 2020 under the Fisheries Management Act 1994, up from 2,782 in 2019 and 2,230 in 2018.

“This crack-down is part of our continued commitment to ensure a sustainable future for fishing,” Mr Marshall said.

“Our fishers are incredibly passionate and the vast majority of them do the right

thing, but unfortunately a small minority think they can get away with breaking the rules.

“Rules are there for a reason and the Fisheries Management Act 1994 protects and promotes access to resources, including for Aboriginal cultural fishing purposes.

“I won’t apologise for coming down on repeat offenders.

“Issuing fines is not about Government walking around with a big stick, but rather working with the community to ensure our fishing resources are available for everyone, including our future generations who will also love to wet a line.”

Mr Marshall said Fisheries Officers

worked closely with various fishing communities and run compliance programs across the state, while also promoting the sustainable growth of commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture.

“NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries undertakes a risk-based compliance program, with a multifaceted approach to the protection of resources,” Mr Marshall said.

“It is critical we take steps to allow our fish stocks and the habitats they depend on to flourish and protecting these resources through risk based and outcomes focused compliance is a crucial part of ensuring that this happens.”

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As NSW and Australian agricultural sectors grapple with critical labour shortages, ahead of a predicted record harvest season, Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has called for an overhaul of the country’s approach to seasonal work.

Mr Marshall declared his intent to work closely with the Queensland, Victorian and Tasmanian Governments to establish an East Coast Agriculture Labour Task Force.

“The NSW Government is committed to stronger primary industries, a sector which is key to the food security of Australia and beyond, but the issues impacting labour availability need to

be tackled now,” Mr Marshall said.

“Unfortunately, it is now at the stage where the states have to lead the response.

I will work closely with my counterparts in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania to convene a crossjurisdiction between officials, agricultural departments and industry bodies.

“I am confident my fellow Ministers will see the benefits of this alliance and we will be able to sit down within weeks to progress initiatives quickly to strengthen our primary industries sector.”

The Task Force would: • Identify opportunities to provide flexibility in the

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Commonwealth Pacific Mobility Programs to access workers and their movements within and across jurisdictions, Develop local initiatives and solutions to mobilise labour and equipment, Identify innovative tools, technology, processes, and machinery that will automate systems to reduce the reliance on temporary labour, Identify skills, education and training gaps that will support industry into the future, Develop a roadmap to address structural and reputational

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issues in the sector, Develop a communication strategy to promote jobs and careers in agriculture, and Advocate on behalf of the east coast states on issues of national importance.

“NSW has already led the way with support through the pandemic, including pioneering the Ag Workers’ Code, aiding the arrival of more than 2,000 foreign workers and subsidising their hotel quarantine costs to the tune of $3 million,” Mr Marshall said.

For more information, visit www.dpi.nsw. gov.au/home/covid-19

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YERSINIOSIS, also known as flood mud scours, is a condition seen during wet winters on the North Coast.

With an increase in surface water in many areas and cool weather, farmers are being warned to watch for this disease.

Caused by a bacterial infection in the intestine flood mud scours or Yersiniosis can cause severe diarrhoea and death in cattle.

The bacteria can be carried by a range of animals including cattle, rodents, and birds. Infected animals shed the bacteria in their faeces.

Animals stressed from low nutrition or AG WORKERS CAN NOW CARPOOL Workers in rural and regional NSW can now carpool to and from work in a COVID-safe way.

NSW John Barilaro said living and working in rural and remote areas is very different from city living and due to the tyranny of distance carpooling is often essential to get to and from work.

The exemption applies to rural and regional NSW residents who have not been in Greater Sydney in the previous 14 days.

Workers will also need to have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or be booked in to receive it before

parasite burdens are more likely to become affected.

Cattle aged between nine months and four years are most affected.

However, district vets have recently diagnosed the disease in older animals.

Some cattle die suddenly with no signs, but it is more common to observe cattle lethargic, off feed, dehydrated and with profuse watery diarrhoea before death.

Early treatment with an appropriate antibiotic gets the best results. Talk to your private veterinarian or the Local Land Services District Vet team on 1300 795 299.

Friday, 10 September.

To ensure health and safety, employers and employees must: • Use a vehicle that has been arranged by an employer for the transport of staff to and from home and work, • Workers must sign in through a Service NSW app, which are available to businesses and employers online, when entering the vehicle, • Wear a face mask at all times, and • Where practicable, keep windows down and circulate outside air.

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54 STARS Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of friendships. You may be looking at your friendships in a very practical way.

You want to borrow a lawnmower from a neighbor or a sewing machine from someone you know at your kid’s school. You could be building a phone tree just in case you need a ride to the airport. You might be phoning friends to see if they’ll help your child raise money for a school project. Today, you have the ability to solve big problems, overturn intractable decisions, and transform your life direction.

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of reputation. It’s possible you’re planning your week and looking forward to getting back to work. Or you are looking to parlay your considerable skillset to find yourself a better position. This is a good day to reach out to people on LinkedIn, especially former colleagues and managers.

You have a natural ability to manifest material comfort. Today, get a clear vision of what you would like to attract into your life.

Gemini May 22 - June 23 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of teachers and education. It’s possible you are preparing for the school week ahead as either a teacher or a student. This is a good day to get everything in order in the way of supplies or a study area. You could also deal with paperwork in general, especially scanning, shredding, or filing. Your family will either be 100 percent behind you today or they will be barring the door. So be thoughtful and discerning before revealing your plans to those you live with. Close relatives will be quite opinionated about your goals.

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of home and family, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius. You may be cleaning the house from top to bottom today.

This could be part of getting ready to launch the kids into another semester of education or to get yourself ready for college. You may also be decluttering, bagging up stuff you no longer need, and creating some breathing space in the house. If you know someone you’d like to work with, consider reaching out to see if an arrangement can be made.

Think big, and then put your plans into motion.

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury, in your own sign of Libra, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of romance and adventure. It’s time to get serious about having some fun. You can sometimes over-schedule yourself, leaving little time for leisure. And now, with the change of seasons approaching and the new school year beginning, it is a very important time to block out vacations, days off, and time for fun. And when you do, romance can happen. If love is what you’re looking for, it’s time to open your eyes.

The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of secrets, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of home and family. Someone in the household may swear you to secrecy. This could be a sibling or younger relative who is making a decision about their future, and they are not expecting a lot of support from family members (other than you, of course). Scorpio, you’re excellent at holding your tongue, but now you’re weighing the potential consequences of this individual’s plans.

The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of education, making a trine to Saturn in your own sign of Aquarius. You might have recently started the school semester, and now it’s time to buckle down and give yourself a study system. Even if you’re not in a formal school setting, there are always new things to learn. But nothing happens without discipline. Consider setting up a study area for yourself and reviewing study techniques.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of money, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of work. Putting in some extra hours today could make you more money than you usually make per hour. You might have a breakthrough idea. This is an aspect that supercharges your brain, especially for analysis, critical thinking, and decisionmaking. You can put this positive energy to good use. Doors open for someone to fall in love with you. Virgo, this person may already be in your life and suddenly realize how much they admire and care about you.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 20

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of communication, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius. You and your sweetheart might be sitting down for a very serious conversation. This can be about the future of your relationship or how you’re handling outside influences such as in-laws, neighborhood nuisances, and your budget. You can accomplish a lot by finding your common ground and being open to compromise. Today, you can strengthen your relationship. Looking at the bigger picture is a good idea today.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of career, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of money. This may be a holiday weekend for you, but there is some excellent career energy now. Consider taking an hour or two out of your day to post your updated resume or to reach out to someone on a professional website to let them know that you’re looking for a new job. If you’re on the job, you might be working side-by-side with the CEO. This is a good day to reach for the stars.

The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of friendships, making a trine to Saturn in Aquarius in your house of commuting. Be flexible today.

This combination can put you into a lot of traffic on the road. It can cause you to miss a rendezvous or go to the wrong Starbucks to meet someone. This is no one’s fault.

It’s the circumstances of the day. Some aspects are just an uphill climb. And while you might be uncomfortable for an instant, Sagittarius, that’s part of the adventure. Go up in a hot air balloon. Try an escape room.

Look for something out of the ordinary to do today.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 The week begins on Sunday, September 12, with Mercury in Libra, in your house of intimacy, making a trine to Saturn in your house of secrets.

You and your sweetheart might be locking the bedroom door. It’s time for some quiet quality time together. Or rent yourselves a beautiful hotel room overlooking the pool.

But every once in a while, it’s a good idea to let the Universe know what you want.

Pisces, it’s time to set a goal. A friend of yours may have the knowledge and ability to launch a business. Get together and describe your vision. Pisces, this person has more resources than you know, and they may be willing to invest in you.

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IN MEMORIAM 55 Return Thank You RETURN THANKS

Michael Edward Griffin (Mick,Mr G) 23.4.1940-17.7.2021

Return Thank You

Tyler, Patrick John

8th February 1933 – 18th August 2021

Funeral Notice

Bilski, Ursula

Passed away peacefully at home 2nd of September 2021.

Widowed wife of Marek, loving mother of Arthur and Wojciech And the best Grandmother of Georgia, Jack, Alex and Luca.

We were all so lucky to have you in our lives.

Aged 83 years.

We wish to thank our relatives and friends and Members of the Casino Community for their expressions of care and support through cards, flowers, phone calls, cooking, visits and attendance at Michael’s funeral.

These acts of kindness have been very comforting and much appreciated at this sad time.

We are fortunate to live in this very caring Community.

Special thanks to Dr Wilson, Staff at Casino Hospital, St Vincents Lismore, Ryde Rehab, RSL Life Care, Fr Slack & Fr Griffin.

Please accept this as our Personal and heartfelt thanks.

Kathleen, Terry, Jenny, Matt, Anne and their families.

Passed away suddenly at Lismore 18th August aged 88 years.

Loved husband of Vera (nee Hancock), father and father-in-law of Maree and Patrick and John and Abby Tyler, and grandpa of Matthew, Jennifer, Christopher and Louis.

A private celebration of Pat’s life was held on Wednesday 25th August.

The family would like to thank all extended family and friends for their flowers, cards, phone calls and messages of support that were sent at this sad time.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Ursula to be held at the Lismore Lawn Cemetery Skyline Road Goonellabah on Monday the 13th of September commencing at 1pm.

Please note covid restrictions apply.

Ph: 02 6621 8266

These pages are reserved and dedicated for the dearly departed

Our sincerest condolences to all Families that have recently lost someone dear to them and their families

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Public Notices

Livestock For Sale

Livestock For Sale

COVID LAWS APPLY

REMINDER 1000

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Ballina-Lismore-Casino

EVERY TUESDAY: FAT CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7.30AM

1800 809 336 Warwick Binney

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Store Cattle Sale

Tenders

Tender T21/20 PROVISION OF VEGETATION SERVICES Lismore City Council is inviting submission from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers to form part of an unranked panel of suppliers for the provision of the whole of Councils vegetation services requirement, based on capability and experience.

The contract will be for the period of one (1) year with an additional one (1) + one (1) year extension option at Councils absolute discretion.

Tender submissions close at 2pm, Tuesday, 28 September, 2021.

Interested parties are required to register at Council’s e-procurement portal to access relevant documents. www.tenderlink.com/lismore Submissions may also be lodged at this site in the electronic tender box.

If you experience any difficulties with accessing the above website or require further information, phone the Tender link Helpdesk on 1800 233 533.

Full details available @ www.ramseybulmer.com.au or www.mccormackrealestate.com.au

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

CASINO LIVE WEIGHT AND OPEN AUCTION STORE SALE Friday 8th October 2021 Commencing 10.00am Bookings now invited for this forthcoming sale

CASINO SALEYARDS @ 10am

STRICT CURFEW 8PM THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

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LOCAL MARKETS BALLINA MARKETS 3rd Sunday of the month.

BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET Sundays 6am till 1pm, 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.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES MAXIMUM OF 50 WORDS To be included simply email your communtiy notice to: janelle@heartlandmedia.com.au 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 6628 1829 or email us on info@ aphsmuseum.org SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm9.30pm 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.

PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters has planned a number of activities over the coming month. Please note that all of these activities are subject to Covid-19 restrictions and may change depending on the removal of or alteration to existing activity and venue restrictions. The next regular monthly meeting is to be held on Wednesday 15th September at the Cherry Street Sports Club, commencing at 10am A mystery Coach trip is planned for Tuesday 28th September, leaving from Cherry Street. World Probus Day will be celebrated with a luncheon at the Ballina Jockey Club on Wednesday 13th October. All enquiries to Faye on 66866585.

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.

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.

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.

CASINO CASINO CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 3 MON: V Gray, N Nowlan, M Hartley TUE: D Coleman, M Newstead WED: J & J Boyd, N & K Ryan THU: B Bennett FRI: L Barton, J Cornell, H Elford & own help CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO BRANCH CWA MEETING DATES AND NEWS Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 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.

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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 LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

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.

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 6662 1971 for further information.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119.

New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@

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CASINO EVENING CWA Meets first Thursday of the month.

Uniting Church at 6pm, further information please ring Alison 0400956404, Penny 0422301799.

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 ! Enquiries please send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com You can also find and follow us on Facebook.

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CORAKI

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 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.

EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon at the Illawong Hotel. New members welcome.

Further info 0427825560.

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. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting.

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KYOGLE KYOGLE

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.

KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Kyogle Country Music’s next day planned for Sunday 10th October at 11am at Kyogle Golf Club with the club catering for lunch and all drinks, All welcome, $2 donation at door appreciated.

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.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

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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.

SPORTS CLUBS BREWERY & WINE TOURS BUCKS, HENS WEDDINGS AIRPORT SHUTTLE DAY TOURS SCHOOLS SHOPPING TOURS

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 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. 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 for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au 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: 0414734313.

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. See our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers Guild NSW’, phone 0423337872 or simply turn up.

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

LISMORE 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.

Ph: 0434 232 538 or 0431 118 483 Email bookings@onpointbushire.com.au

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 61 LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).

LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Played at Lismore Workers club, Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622.

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week.

One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org. au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.

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.

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 Leonie on mobile number 0412866766, for further details. Our hall is also available to hire.

“MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 An interactive session for 0-5 year olds & parents/carers using fun songs and actions to help develop co-ordination and motor skills, followed by home cooked morning tea for adults while children enjoy supervised play time. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am in school term.

Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200 or mainlymusic.org

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 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 on13th 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.

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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 RIVERS ALL NORTHERN NORTHERN RIVERS MEN AND WOMEN SINGLES Over 60 Social Group. Looking for Company, companionship. We are interested to hear from you.

Organised outing, get togethers.

Nice people & friendship for both.

Contact 0455588143.

TOASTMASTERS CAN HELP! Would you like to become better at socialising? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help. Do you need to make an important Speech? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help.

Are you wanting to apply for that important promotion at work? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help.

For details, please contact Donna on 0428878421.

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.

To be included in our

COMMUNITY NOTICES simply email your communtiy notice to: janelle@heartlandmedia.com.au

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62 SPORT RESULTS & WEATHER and S.Shephard won the players draw.

Nearest to pins: 8th, R.Ruttley. 9th & 14th, S.Shephard. 10th & 11th, N.Rose. 12th & 16th, T.Jenkins. 13th, M.Gooding. 15th & 18th, P.Piccoli.17th, G.Randall.

Next Sunday’s event sponsored by realestate.com will be a single stableford on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.

Remember to be covid safe.

SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 150 words.

Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor.

Results must be sent in Word, Pages or PDF format

(pictured left) Gavin Clarke Coolangatta, winner of the Gold Coast Tweed division 3 Association Singles Tournament played at Coolangatta with runner up Toby Davies Coolangatta.

Gavin won the final 14/5. to go through the tournament undefeated.

A fine display of croquet.

Ricochet : Division 1: Peter Doyle Runner up : Penny Scott Division 2 : Robyn Poynting Runner up : Barbara Wellings Monthly breaks : Robyn Poynting Runner up : Barbara Wellings

Cherry Street Croquet Club Sports Results

Casino Social Golf Results 05-092021 The monthly medal was won by Jeff Rankin with a net score of 18 from Steve Ensby with 24. The putting trophy went to N.Rose with 15 putts

Monthly Winners : Association : Gloria Drew Monthly hoops : Gold : Gloria Drew Silver : Robyn Poynting

Golf Croquet : Thursday : Col Gale Runner up : Jenny OSullivan Sunday : Jenny Dorward, Jenny OSullivan

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

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Sun 12 September Mon 13 September Tues 14 September Wed 15 September 30o / 9o C 24o / 12o C 29o / 10o C 24o / 12o C 24o / 12o C 24o / 11o C

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

22o / 14o C 21o / 13o C 20o / 10o C 21o / 13o C 21o / 12o C 24o / 10o C

57% 55% 51% 55% 55% 48%

29o / 11o C 27o / 13o C 27o / 10o C 27o / 13o C 26o / 13o C 26o / 12o C

6% 45% 45% 45% 44% 44%

28o / 12o C 26o / 12o C 26o / 10o C 26o / 12o C 25o / 12o C 25o / 12o C

4% 4% 3% 4% 4% 3%

TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE

Waxing Crescent 8% Visible

Waxing Crescent 35% Visible

Waxing Gibbous 68% Visible

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

SUNRISE 5:52 am 5:51 am 5:50 am 5:48 am 5:47 am 5:46 am 5:45 am

LOW 3:51 am 0.16m 4:28 am 0.18m 5:05 am 0.23m 5:45 am 0.31m 6:30 am 0.39m 7:28 am 0.47m 8:44 am 0.51m

HIGH 10:07 pm 1.61m 10:48 pm 1.5m 11:33 pm 1.36m 1:24 pm 1.47m 2:40 pm 1.46m 4:00 pm 1.49m

LOW 3:53 pm 0.22m 4:43 pm 0.27m 5:37 pm 0.36m 6:42 pm 0.44m 8:01 pm 0.51m 9:32 pm 0.51m 10:55 pm 0.45m

EVANS HEAD - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

NORTHERN RIVERS AREA

HIGH 9:54 am 1.45m 10:39 am 1.49m 11:27 am 1.5m 12:20 pm 1.49m 12:26 am 1.21m 1:35 am 1.08m 3:07 am 1.01m

HIGH 9:40 am 1.47m 10:24 am 1.51m 11:11 am 1.54m 12:05 pm 1.55m 12:16 am 1.19m 1:26 am 1.05m 2:55 am 0.99m

LOW 3:51 am 0.15m 4:29 am 0.16m 5:06 am 0.2m 5:48 am 0.27m 6:35 am 0.35m 7:33 am 0.43m 8:46 am 0.48m

HIGH 9:53 pm 1.63m 10:35 pm 1.5m 11:22 pm 1.34m 1:07 pm 1.54m 2:19 pm 1.54m 3:39 pm 1.56m

LOW 3:54 pm 0.14m 4:45 pm 0.2m 5:40 pm 0.29m 6:43 pm 0.39m 7:56 pm 0.47m 9:26 pm 0.5m 10:57 pm 0.46m

BALLINA - RIVER ENTRANCE SUNSET 5:37 pm 5:38 pm 5:38 pm 5:39 pm 5:39 pm 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

HIGH 9:58 am 1.39m 10:42 am 1.43m 11:30 am 1.45m 12:23 pm 1.44m 12:28 am 1.11m 1:37 am 0.98m 3:05 am 0.9m

LOW 3:48 am 0.12m 4:25 am 0.14m 5:03 am 0.18m 5:43 am 0.25m 6:29 am 0.32m 7:28 am 0.39m 8:44 am 0.42m

HIGH 10:09 pm 1.57m 10:52 pm 1.44m 11:36 pm 1.28m 1:25 pm 1.42m 2:39 pm 1.42m 3:59 pm 1.45m

LOW 3:52 pm 0.19m 4:43 pm 0.25m 5:39 pm 0.33m 6:45 pm 0.42m 8:10 pm 0.47m 9:43 pm 0.46m 11:04 pm 0.4m

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BE SEEN IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS TIMES BY OVER 200,000 READERS EACH WEEK TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222 OR EMAIL sales@nrtimes.com.au

DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

HIGH 10:14 am 1.47m 10:58 am 1.51m 11:46 am 1.52m 12:40 pm 1.52m 12:40 am 1.21m 1:46 am 1.07m 3:15 am 0.99m

LOW 4:36 am 0.15m 5:12 am 0.16m 5:49 am 0.2m 6:30 am 0.26m 7:16 am 0.33m 8:16 am 0.4m 9:33 am 0.44m

HIGH 10:28 pm 1.66m 11:08 pm 1.53m 11:51 pm 1.37m 1:43 pm 1.5m 3:01 pm 1.5m 4:22 pm 1.53m

LOW 4:35 pm 0.19m 5:25 pm 0.26m 6:19 pm 0.36m 7:27 pm 0.47m 8:52 pm 0.53m 10:27 pm 0.53m 11:50 pm 0.46m

TWEED HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 9th September Friday 10th September Saturday 11th September Sunday 12th September Monday 13th September Tuesday 14th September Wednesday 15th September

HIGH 11:02 am 1.45m 11:48 am 1.48m 12:38 pm 1.49m 12:40 am 1.35m 1:33 am 1.19m 2:43 am 1.06m 4:15 am 0.99m

LOW 5:03 am 0.16m 5:40 am 0.18m 6:21 am 0.23m 7:03 am 0.3m 7:52 am 0.38m 8:53 am 0.45m 10:10 am 0.48m

HIGH 11:17 pm 1.61m 11:56 pm 1.49m 1:35 pm 1.47m 2:42 pm 1.45m 3:58 pm 1.44m 5:17 pm 1.47m

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Lismore Workers Golf Club week’s results and this week’s events Golfing wise we’re assuming lockdown will continue and play will be in pairs and our Saturday competition will extend to Sunday, so please book online at 5pm today under these assumptions. If an announcement on lockdown ending happens with enough notice, we’ll look to play reverting to groups of 4 on Saturday only (no Sunday

comp) and ask everyone to re-book. Either way we’ll notify everyone accordingly.

The cart path work was completed on Thursday and looks fantastic. From our Captain Tony Scofield - “A big thank-you to RPQ and Neil Clark, Jason ‘unit 56’ Franke, Brett Franke, Mick McClelland, Bill ‘backhoe’ Roberts, Kev ‘Budda’ Ezzy, Mick Clark, Peter ‘I’ve got a sore finger’ Warren and Steve Button (who came from deep out of retirement (1 week) to supervise)”. See attached pictures below This week’s events will include a separate comp on Friday in addition to the normal Thursday and

Saturday. Tee times will be between 7am-9am and 11am-2pm. Thursday’s event will be a 4BBB stableford + single, Friday a single stableford while on Saturday/ Sunday we have the Oaten’s Monthly Medal, single stroke, which is also round 23 of the B&K Balustrades/Bolt Barn Shootout.

GOLF RESULTS FOR LAST WEEK Wednesday – 1-Sep-21: single stableford; Winner - Guy Latham (39); R/ Up - Tony Wilson (38); 3rd Rodney Denton (37 c/b).

Ball run-down: 34 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd - N/A; 11th - N/A; 16th - N/A.

Field size: 52 (too much golf is never enough!).

Friday – 3-Sep-21: single stableford; A Grade: Winner - Mark Hilder (39 c/b); R/Up - Peter Jarrett (39). Gross - John Rixon (33 - 73).

B Grade: Winner - Gary Ablett (40); R/Up - Stephen Payne (38 c/b). Gross - Guy Latham (22 c/b - 84).

Ball run-down: 34 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd - N/A; 11th - N/A; 16th - N/A. Field size: 125 (outstanding).

Saturday/Sunday – 4/5-Sep21: Pairs ‘Special 6’ stableford sponsored by Ben Bennett Constructions;

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4BBB: Winner - Jason Harrison/Emmett Flick (75 c/b); R/Up - Peter Jarrett/Ken Arnett (70); 3rd - Ifran Elms/ Scott Harrison (69); 4th - Matt & Mick Condon (68); 5th Graeme Robertson/Neil Clark (67).

A Grade: Winner - Serge Brecard (41).

B Grade: Winner - Wayne McInnes (40 c/b).

C Grade: Winner - Eli McDermott (40).

Ball Run-Down: 62 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd – N/A; 5th – N/A; 6th Pak Vending Chipshot – N/A; 8th – N/A; 9th – HalfGallon Milk Shot 9th: N/A; 11th – N/A; 13th – N/A; 16th – N/A. Field size: 230 (incredible!!!).

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By Adriana Giunta

Pictured: Bede Durbidge coaching Sally Fitzgibbons Photographer: Blainey Woodham/SA

After four productive years in the role of Elite Program Manager and head coach of The Irukandjis Australian Surfing Team, Bede Durbidge has announced he will shift focus from December this year to spend more time at home with his family.

Now heading into the Paris Olympic cycle, the amount of travel required, multiple hotel quarantines now required, heavily contributed to the tough decision to not stay on for another Olympic campaign.

The former Pipe Master, Triple Crown Champion and long-time World Surf League competitor accepted the role of Surfing Australia Elite Program Manager back in August 2017 and oversaw multiple campaigns as The Irukandjis head coach including two World Surfing Games and most recently the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

COVID-19 restrictions have caused cancellations and rescheduling of surfing events all over

the world. Locally the Ripcurl Lennox Longboard “One Dayer” 2021, Scheduled for Sunday 19th September is regrettably cancelled but has been rescheduled in 2022, Sunday March 20th. The 2021 Australian SUP Titles on Phillip Island due to run from October 12th has been cancelled. The rip Curl GromSearch NSW Qualifier Newcastle has been cancelled.

Woolworths Surfer Grom Comp – Kiama (postponed)- Moved to 13th -14th Nov, 202, Woolworths Surfer Grom Comp – Coffs Harbour (postponed)Moved to 6th – 7th Nov, 202, Woolworths Surfer Grom Comp – Cronulla (postponed) – Moved to 4th – 5th Dec, 202, Australian Boardriders Battle – NSW Northern Region Qualifier – Coffs Harbour (postponed) – Moved to 18th Dec, 2021.

The World Surf League has announced the cancellation of the WSL Junior Championships, scheduled for December

4 – 10 at Jinzun Harbour, Taitung, Taiwan, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Points from this season’s regional Pro Junior events will be rolled over to next season’s regional rankings, which will determine who qualifies for the 2022 WSL Junior Championships.

Along with the cancellation, the WSL Tours and Competition office is increasing the age limit for the Pro Junior tour to 20-and-under from the current age of 18-andunder. “This change will allow young surfers to continue competing at the Junior level until they’re ready to move onto the Regional Qualifying Series,” continued Miley-Dyer.

“The new age limit also gives surfers who missed out on the World Junior Champions this year, and would have otherwise aged out of the Junior Tour, another opportunity to qualify for the World Junior Championships in 2022.”

NSWRL Grassroots Club of the Year Award winner Casino Cougars has always prided itself on inclusiveness, especially between Indigenous and nonIndigenous communities.

As a result, it should come as no surprise that True Blue and South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker returned to his junior club to help support that message.

Walker made the trip during the bye weekend for the Rabbitohs, and before lockdown restrictions had come into force across NSW to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, to run a mindset program for the local Indigenous community.

“He took the under 16s and under 18s on training runs and spoke to the boys about the pressures and how he got to where he was and his achievements,” Casino Cougars president Adam Hickey said.

Walker isn’t the only True Blue who has given his time back to the Cougars over the years, with former local junior Matt King also returning to help.

“When Matt gets a chance, he comes up and we do the Matty King Shield where all the Casino kids get together at school carnivals,” Hickey said.

Hickey added that former Dally M winner Preston Campbell has also visited the club and reminded the young boys about the importance

of mental health and inclusion.

“He sat down and spoke to the boys about the same thing as what Cody was talking about,” Hickey said.

“Mindset, always being healthy, looking out for each other, just be a family at the end of the day.”

The move to invite former junior club members and NRL legends to return and talk to the younger generations of football has had a positive impact on participation numbers despite it being another challenging season for community sport due to Covid-19.

The club has also tried to make it easier for participants to get involved by encouraging them to use the Active Kids voucher supplied by the NSW Government to keep fees down.

“Our numbers grew and have been growing for the last 10 years,” Hickey said.

“I think back in 2012 we only had 130 odd kids and now we’re at 340 so everything’s just exploded. Last year during Covid-19 we still had 250 kids registered and then we had another increase of 90 kids this year so we must be doing something right.”

Hickey is extremely happy with the success of the Cougars and

wanted to thank all the stakeholders who had supported them throughout the years, including the NSWRL. “Thank you to our community, and to all the coaches and trainers,” Hickey said.

“Thank you to our local sponsors and especially the RSM Club for sticking with us for the last 45 years. That’s a big deal, without those guys we wouldn’t be where we’re at.”

The Grassroots Club of the Year Award is just one of 18 Volunteer of the Year Awards the NSWRL issues every year to acknowledge the tireless work volunteers contribute to community football every season.

The NSWRL has already announced other Volunteer of the Year Award winners including the Inclusive Volunteer of the Year Award, the Indigenous Volunteer of the Year Award, Community Coach of the Year (Male), Community Coach of the Year (Female) and Regional Volunteers of the Year.

The Gordon Lowrie Memorial Award for the overall 2021 Volunteer of the Year to be announced next week.

Kyogle coach Pauline Wagner also won at the NSWRL Volunteer of the Year Awards, taking out Coach of the Year Female.

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