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DO WE HAVE ENOUGH NURSES

FOR A COVID-19 OUTBREAK?

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Do we have enough nurses for a Covid-19 outbreak? continued from front page...

By Samantha Elley Nursing shortages across the Northern Rivers even before many active Covid-19 cases have made their way to our hospital beds, is being felt in our hospitals.

An example of an urgent call out for nurses for that night’s shift, as well as extras for the reliever pool to cover any sick calls for nightshift, has been shared with The Northern Rivers Times and are typical of Northern Rivers hospitals, according to a source. ” Five text messages a day from the hospital looking for nursing staff across the wards, right across the hospital and that’s without Covid cases. We feel like we are in a scrambling situation with no staff,” said one nurse.

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association

(NSWNMA) is urging members and local communities to exercise caution since Monday’s release of restrictions, worried any spike in Covid-19 hospitalisations could overwhelm the health system and its already stretched nursing workforce.

NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said widespread staff shortages were compounded by pandemic fatigue, particularly in regional areas like Northern NSW, where over 160 full-time equivalent (FTE) vacancies have been reported across the Local Health District.

“Prior to the pandemic, many public hospitals were struggling with staff shortages and relying on nurses and midwives’ goodwill to accept regular overtime requests to keep their services open,” said Mr Holmes.

“Unfortunately, that reliance hasn’t dissipated

and now we’re hearing there are currently 163 FTE nursing vacancies in Northern NSW, with most in critical care, emergency, or medical and surgical departments.”

The Northern Rivers Times reported back in August on the preparedness of our hospitals for the expected increase in Covid-19 cases (‘How prepared is Lismore for an outbreak’ August 19, 2021) where Lynne Weir, acting chief executive of the Northern NSW Local Health District was quoted as saying: “In our district there are more than 20 intensive care beds spread across our three major hospitals in Grafton, Lismore and the Tweed,” she said.

“Throughout the early stages of the pandemic, we sourced additional equipment, including ventilators.”

While having extra equipment is necessary, nurses have expressed

the concern that there can be as many ventilators as is needed, but you have to have nurses to staff it.

“ICU nurses needs extra training,” said one nurse.

“You need to know how to intubate a patient.”

Most recently, Ms. Weir said NNSWLHD has increased its workforce of doctors, nurses, midwives, and allied health staff by 32.3 per cent between mid-2012 and mid-2021.

“Our workforce has been increased and upskilled with more than 265 staff attending surge training in intensive care, emergency care and immunisation specialties to provide additional capacity if needed,” she said.

“It is important to remember that the vast majority of people who have Covid-19 do not require hospitalisation.

“Most will have a mild disease and be able to

isolate at their own home or have clinical staff support them through community care.”

Mr Holmes isn’t convinced and said there is a very limited casual or agency pool to draw from when it came to filling nursing shifts.

“This is taking a toll on the remaining nursing staff, who often feel compelled to keep accepting overtime requests,” he said.

“Text messages are being sent to nurses daily, begging them to start early or work double shifts to address the shortfall.

“There’s still a large portion of experienced nurses working in vaccination hubs and testing clinics, while our local hospitals grapple with understaffing and a junior workforce seeking support and clinical guidance.”

As nurses struggle with what may come once the predicted surge in cases happens, the pressure

on them becomes more intense.

With no relief in sight, holiday leave for nursing staff has become an issue with The Northern Rivers Times being told, much of it had been cancelled.

“Given the importance of health services in responding to this pandemic, leave requests are considered in line with staffing requirements,” said Ms. Weir.

Ms. Weir said the solution to not putting so much pressure on our nurses, lay in vaccination.

“To reduce the rate of serious illness, hospitalisation and death from Covid-19, vaccination on a national scale is essential,” she said.

“The more community members who are vaccinated against Covid-19, the better protected our region will be from any future outbreaks.”

Grafton residents flock for Covid tests

By Tim Howard Hundreds of worried Grafton residents queued for hours in 30°C plus temperatures at the weekend as concerns about a Covid-19 cluster in the community grew.

Many of those lined up for up to three hours were parents of children enrolled at South Grafton Public School, which was named a close contact venue on Saturday.

“My eldest goes to the school and me and my husband need to be tested for work, so we came in for a test,” said a woman who had been in the queue for more than two hours.

The hospital’s director of the emergency department, Dr Will Davies, said the weekend had been the biggest test yet of the fever clinic at the hospital.

“We’ve had by far the biggest numbers through the clinic today,” Dr Davies said.

“So far (about 3.30pm)

we’ve had 281 through the clinic which means we’ll do about 350 by the end of the day.”

He said Sunday had been hectic, but numbers had not overwhelmed the clinic as they had on Saturday, when people were turned away after 4.30pm.

Dr Davies said the news the South Grafton school had been revealed as a close contact created a surge of people wanting tests.

“By mid afternoon the numbers began to overwhelm the staff and we had to make a call to turn people away,” he said.

Dr Davies said the clinic had trebled its staff numbers to prepare for an expected influx of people at the weekend.

“It’s been a pretty good effort by all the staff involved,” Dr Davies said.

He said things should improve during the week as Sullivan Nicolaides in South Grafton and the

Yamba Respiratory Clinic opened for testing.

He praised the nursing staff for their efforts to help keep people comfortable during their wait for testing.

“One of the nursing staff brought in three gazebos and another member brought in one to give people some shade while they waited.” Dr Davies said.

“The hospital has provided cold, bottled water for everyone as they waited.”

He said there had been a small amount of “antisocial behaviour” from a small number of antivaccine protesters, but that faded away quickly.

“Ninety nine percent of people have very patient and understanding on a very hot day,” he said.

“When I came in a 6.30am there were already 30 or so people waiting, so it’s been a long day.”

The acting CEO of the Northern Rivers Local

Health District, Lynne Weir, played down claims staffing numbers at the hospital were a concern.

Several sources at the hospital said as many as seven people in the emergency department had resigned rather than comply with the mandatory vaccination regulation.

Ms Weir said during the early stages of the pandemic, it sourced additional equipment, including ventilators, and we regularly review our stocks and supply chains of resources, including PPE and pharmacy items, to ensure adequate supplies.

“Our workforce has been increased and upskilled, with more than 265 staff attending surge training in intensive care, emergency care and immunisation specialties to provide additional capacity if needed,” Ms Weir said.

“Between mid-2012 and mid-2021, NNSWLHD

increased its workforce by an additional 1219 full-time equivalent staff – an increase of 32.3 per cent including 211 more doctors, 461 more nurses and midwives, and 141 more allied health staff.

“It is important to remember that the vast majority of people who have COVID-19 do not require hospitalisation.

Most will have mild disease and be able to isolate at their own home, or have clinical staff support them through community care.”

She said leave requests were also scrutinised carefully to ensure they did not conflict with staffing requirements.

She said the public was able to play a major part in combating the virus.

“To reduce the rate of serious illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19, vaccination on a national scale is essential,” she said.

“The more community members who are vaccinated against COVID-19, the better protected our region will be from any future outbreaks.”

The Member for Clarence, Chris Gulaptis thanked the Clarence community for its vaccination uptake.

“While our region is seeing a steady increase each week, we can’t take our foot off the pedal if we want to hit the 70 and 80 percent double vaccination milestones,” he said.

“New figures show the Clarence Valley has reached 83.9% single dose and 50.3% double dose and in the Richmond Valley 78.7% have had their first dose and 49.8% their second dose.

“This is comparable with other regional areas.

Overall, first dose rates in the region are increasing about 5% per week, which is on par with national vaccination trends.”

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Residents take solar farm opposition to ‘next level’

By Tim Howard Disgruntled Southgate residents vow to take their opposition to proposed solar farm on their patch to the next level.

A representative of about 30 residents opposed to the plan announced in August, Stephen Grimes, said politicians, local, state and federal were about to start hearing from them.

Multi-national renewable energy provider Infinergy’s Pacific arm has chosen a farm at Southgate, between Grafton and Lawrence, for the solar farm.

It notified residents via a letterbox drop in August about its plans for the site.

But Infinergy Pacific’s development director Jane Ross said it was early days in its plans for the region.

She described the company’s interest in the site at Boorman’s Lane as “scoping” the proposal rather than any firm plans.

Photographer Simon Hughes created this representation of solar panels on the area of Southgate proposed for the development

But Mr Grimes said residents were suspicious of the company which they said has unwilling to communicate openly with them.

Mr Grimes said the residents had opened a chain of email correspondence with Ms Ross, but the company had resisted all calls for a meeting with the residents.

He said the company’s unwillingness to talk made residents think plans were more advanced than the

Dance fever kicks off at

Lennox Head Cultural Centre The North Coast Dance Festival will kick off at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Friday 8 October 2021, showcasing performances over three days in a competition style event.

The annual festival brings dance schools together to celebrate the best in local talent, showcasing styles from hip hop to jazz, lyrical, contemporary and tap.

“We are very happy to welcome the dance festival to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. It has been such a challenging time during COVID-19 restrictions, with the event being rescheduled a number of times, but as they say, the show must go on!” said Robert O’Brien, Coordinator Community Facilities.

“We are also excited to confirm that Sprung!!

Integrated Dance Theatre

are holding their end of year community event here at the cultural centre in late November.” added Ms O’Brien.

The Lennox Head Cultural Centre underwent a $2.5 million refurbishment in 2020. The renovated theatre improved technology capabilities and acoustic enhancements are attracting more performances like dance festivals with bookings now scheduled for 2022.

“A new stage will soon be installed in the main auditorium, and caters for the wider needs of live theatre and music events. It’s about bringing vitality back to our community for performing artists and growing audiences alike.” added Ms O’Brien.

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company was prepared to admit.

He said the company’s original plan was to put the farm on another property which would not have had the same visual impact as the current proposal.

The company had negotiated to connect the plant to the 66kV transmission line which

ran through another property.

But during negotiations with the property owners a decision was made to use the property where the connector was located.

He said this had been another reason residents believed the company was moving ahead with the proposal as a done deal.

“They can bypass the council because it’s over the development threshold and go straight to the State Government,” Mr Grimes said.

He said residents were not anti-solar energy.

“It’s not the right position for it,” he said. “It’s an industrial development right in the middle of a farming and rural residential community.

“It’s a full on industrial development with solar panels, electricity substations, roads and all the infrastructure associated with it.

“People coming to the region want to see the beauty of the area shining through, not the sun shining off solar panels.”

The Northern Rivers Times has contacted Infinergy with a list of questions about its development. It had not received a reply by the deadline for this edition.

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BUSINESS HIATUS – PUBS, CAFES AND RETAIL ‘TAP OUT’ DURING TOUGH STRETCH OF NSW ROAD MAP

By Margaret Dekker

There are growing signs businesses in Byron and Tweed shires alone will reduce trading hours or temporarily close from Monday this week, October 11, until Wednesday December 1, citing an inability to enforce mandatory government vaccination requirements of staff and customers, and with this possible staff shortages.

From Monday, stages 1-2 of the state government’s Road Map to Recovery will require all staff to have had the first Covid-19 vaccination together with proof of an appointment for the second.

Deputy Premier Paul Toole confirmed workers in regional areas who have received one vaccination dose will be permitted to return to their workplace from October 11 and will be given a grace period until November 1 to receive their second dose.

“This move ensures we get businesses in the regions re-open and local economies buzzing again.

It’s about ensuring we make this a roadmap that works for everyone,” Mr Toole said.

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest told The Northern Rivers Times a party of local MPs including Greens member Tamara Smith and ALP’s Janelle Saffin were able to achieve an extension of time for staff to get double vaccinated but this doesn’t apply to customers.

“That change will now be in effect for staff, but for customers that’s a difficult one and not an extension we were able to achieve,” Geoff Provest MP said.

“Most businesses will curtail their activity to

Signs of the times at Byron Bay’s popular Beach Hotel

streets are ghostly with clear signs of reduced trading hours. Up on main beach, the once bustling retail strip is empty and the normally colourful ‘top end of Johnson Street’ isn’t much better. The Beach Hotel was contacted by The Northern Rivers Times with questions about reduced trading hours but management declined to comment.

The Sydney Collective, owners of tourist hot-spot

Business slow-down in Byron Bay

Tweed Heads small business owner, Sharon Monaghan, “traders are worried”

suit,” Mr Provest added.

On December 1, Stage 3 of the Road Map is expected to grant unvaccinated people – staff and customers - the same freedoms as those vaccinated and when many businesses are reportedly planning to return to full operation.

In Byron Bay, the

The Farm, also declined to comment.

Spokesperson for the Byron Liquor Accord Loren Nowland, himself a hospitality business owner, said compounding the problem for local business is tapering JobSaver support money and the looming loss of wage subsidies of up to

40 percent.

“When businesses have to go back to full wages, rents and a town of ten thousand people not 2.2 million visitors, they may not be able to afford to open.” Loren Nowland said. “It’s a tightrope.”

In Tweed Heads, a similar tale of business teetering on the edge with the added toll from a hard border closure with Queensland showing no sign of softening.

“The small businesses are all struggling,” said President of the Tweed Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Warren Polglase.

“We’re in a very unique position. We’ve got 90,000 people here in the Tweed with 200-thousand people just over the border unable to move freely between the two places” Warren Polglase, also a veteran Tweed Shire councillor, said.

It’s Friday lunchtime and there’s barely a soul on Bay Street Tweed Heads.

“Traders are worried, I think people are worried that there are just going to be snap lockdowns all the time .. and we’re forgotten at the far ends of two states, New South Wales and Queensland, aren’t we? I think everyone’s thrown their hands in the air and just going with the flow because there’s nothing else they can do, our voices aren’t heard,” nail salon owner Sharon Monaghan told The Northern Rivers Times.

But it’s this week’s start of the “double jabbed” mandate that has the Tweed Chamber of Commerce and Industry very concerned.

“That’s the real issue.

Policing it in the first instance, compliance and then the business owner’s resources to pay a fine if

COVID-19 Business Support Hardship Review is available.

The ‘Vaccination Passport’ app is not ready in time for NSW’s roadmap

they’re caught? And then there are the customers who might stay away.

It’s an inappropriate way of doing it.” Warren Polglase Chamber President said.

Mr Polglase said he’s been swamped by calls from worried traders, some who’ve operated in the Tweed for 50 years who fear the doublevaccination mandate for staff and customers is the last straw.

“Some of them are saying they won’t open,” Warren Polglase said.

“People are getting that desperate and I don’t blame them if they stay open. I’d say ‘bugger it’ (to mandatory vaccination enforcement) It’s about pure survival!” he said.

“I agree with Warren Polglase, that’s so true,” said Sharon Monaghan.

In her Bay Street salon, Ms. Monaghan says she doesn’t know what to do with customers, with zero advice or support from state government on how to patrol vaccination status or handle ‘sticky’ situations with customers.

“I don’t know what will happen when they ring up for their appointments.

How do they expect us to police this? We’ve already lost enough without turning clients away,” Sharon Monaghan said.

Warren Polglase also raised concerns about older people in the Tweed who can’t prove their

I encourage businesses and not-for-profit organisations that do not meet the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 business support schemes or have had their applications refused, to apply to the COVID-19 Business Hardship Review panel for special consideration.

Call Service NSW Business Concierge on 13 77 88 or visit service.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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vaccination status as they don’t own a ‘smartphone’ or understand MyGov, or their status simply hasn’t uploaded.

“40 percent of the Tweed Shire are well over 65 and are not savvy with technology. But they’re the big spenders!”

Warren Polglase cautioned.

Tweed MP Geoff Provest agreed the MyGov website was “clunky at the best of times” and encouraged the printed version of a vaccination record.

He told The Northern Rivers Times ‘reasonable endeavours’ would be made by authorities to police vaccination and crowd mandates, not unlike the RBT (Random Breath Testing) process “where they don’t stop every car but do a random check,” Mr Provest said.

The Tweed member said he was seeking more advice and clarity from Pitt Street on how policing of the vaccination mandates works.

The Service NSW vaccination passport app, intended to show with a green tick on the phone one’s vaccination status, is still not ready.

“The reality is right now there are other options of showing your vaccination status,” Victor Dominello NSW Customer Service Minister said recently.

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LATEST VENUES OF CONCERN ON NORTHERN RIVERS

By Samantha Elley We may be out of lockdown and the state has a vaccination rate of over 70 per cent but that is no time to leave our guard down when it comes to keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe, according to Northern NSW Local Health District.

While Sydney has been let off the leash and Northern Rivers prepares for an onslaught of visitors at the 80 per cent vaccination level, we still have a number of cases of Covid-19 on the Northern Rivers with venues of concern across a number of areas.

All close contacts are contacted directly and informed as part of normal contact tracing processes and they must get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result.

Anyone else who has been at these venues below at the date and time listed is considered a casual contact and they must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.

Venues of concern by suburb Alstonville • Alstonville Café 86 on Main Street 86 Main Street Alstonville, NSW 2477 Friday, 1 October 10am – 11:15am • Alstonville Café 86 on Main Street 86 Main Street Alstonville, NSW 2477 Saturday, 2 October 10am – 11:15am • Alstonville Café 86 on Main Street 86 Main Street Alstonville, NSW 2477 Sunday, 3 October 5:30am – 2:30pm • Alstonville Café 86 on Main Street 86 Main Street Alstonville, NSW 2477 Tuesday, 5 October 5:30am – 3pm • Alstonville The Federal Hotel 77 Main Street, Alstonville NSW 2477 Sunday, 3 October 10:30pm – 11:30pm • Alstonville North Coast Recycling Pty Ltd 19-21 Northcott Crescent, 28 September 5.40am – 7.20am Ballina • Ballina Coles, cnr Fox & Kerr Streets Tuesday 5 October 7.55pm – 8.05pm • Ballina Metro Petrol Station, 323 River Street, Tuesday 5 October 8.10pm—8.15pm • Ballina Ritchies Super IGA, 44 Bangalow Road, Wednesday 6 October 6.50pm – 7pm Casino • Casino Outdoor & Disposal 171 Centre Street Friday 1 October

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• • 2021 10:30am to 10:45am Casino Aldi 133-135 Centre Street Wednesday 29 September 9:10am – 9:40am and Wednesday 29 September 3:10pm – 3:40pm • Casino Anglican Op Shop 120 Barker Street Wednesday 29 September 2:15pm – 2:30pm • Casino Lifeline Shop 95 Barker Street Wednesday 29 September 2:30pm – 3:00pm • Casino Simply U Yoga The Chambers, 98 Walker Street Thursday 30 September 9:00am – 10:10am and Friday 1 October 6.30am – 7:15am • Casino Scrivener and Webb Pharmacy 89 Walker Street Friday 1 October 3:05pm – 3:15pm • Casino Woolworths 165 Canterbury Street Friday 1 October 3:25pm – 3:55pm and Sunday 3 October 3.40pm – 4.05pm Goonellabah • Goonellabah Chemist Warehouse 799 Ballina Road Wednesday 29 September 4:05pm 4:25pm • Goonellabah Coles 44 Oliver Avenue Thursday 30 September 1:55pm 2:15pm • Goonellabah Medical Center 616 Ballina Road Thursday, 30 September 5.10pm -6.50pm and Tuesday 28 September 5.15pm – 6.40pm • Goonellabah IGA 29-31 Rous Road, Tuesday 28 September 7pm-7.05pm • Goonellabah Woolworths 2 Simeoni Drive, Tuesday 28 September 6.40pm – 7pm Grafton • Grafton Coles South Grafton Bent Street, South Grafton, NSW 2460 Tuesday, 28 September 10am – 11am • Grafton Coles South Grafton 86-96 Bent Street,

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South Grafton 2460 Tuesday, 28 September 4:15pm – 4:30pm • Grafton Big W Duke & Fitzroy Street Tuesday 5 October 4.40pm-5.10pm • Coles South Grafton 8496 Bent Street Monday 27 September 2021 9.45am to 9.50am, and 2.30pm to 2.45pm, Tuesday 28 September 4.15pm4.30pm and Tuesday 5 October 2021 1.20pm to 1.35pm • Coles Express Grafton 91 Bent Street, Corner Spring Street Tuesday 5 October 2021 12.20pm to 12.30pm • Coles Liquor South Grafton 94 Bent Street Tuesday 5 October 2021 1.30pm to 1:45pm • Grafton Australian Community Care Network 117 Fitzroy Street Wednesday 29 September 9.55am – 11.40am • Grafton Woolworth Shoppingworld, Sunday 3 October, 4.30pm – 5pm • South Grafton, Craig’s Birdplace, 99 Skinner Street, Tuesday 5 October, 2pm- 2.30pm Kyogle • Kyogle Family Support Services Neighbourhood Centre 8 Geneva Street Thursday 30 September 2021 9.00am to 9:30am • Kyogle Australia Post 149 Summerland Way Wednesday 29 September 10:40am – 10:45am • Kyogle IGA Liquor 17-31 Summerland Way Wednesday 29 September 3:00pm – 4:00pm • Kyogle Ritchies Supa IGA 17-31 Summerland Way, Tuesday 28 September 11.3am-11.45am, Wednesday 29 September 8.20am-8.25am, Friday 1 October 2:05pm – 2:25pm • The Espresso Edge, Kyogle, 109 Summerland Way Friday 1 October, 1pm – 1.15pm Lennox Head

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Lennox Head Lennox Hotel Pacific Parade and Byron Street, Lennox Head, NSW, 2478 Sunday, 3 October 6:35pm – 7pm Lismore • Lismore Big W Cnr. Brewster & Uralba St, Lismore NSW 2480 Friday,1 October 11:40am – 12:15pm • Lismore Woolworths Lismore Square Cnr. Brewster & Uralba St, Lismore NSW 2480 Tuesday 28 September 12pm – 12.15pm, Wednesday 29 September 10.35am-10.40am, Friday, 1 October 12:15pm – 12:50pm • Lismore Big W Cnr. Brewster & Uralba St, Lismore NSW 2480 Friday, 1 October 11:40am – 12:10pm • East Lismore Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Shop 11-16, 62 Wyrallah Road Shopping Centre Thursday 30 September 2021 11:15am to 12:15pm • Lismore Best and Less 137 Keen Street Wednesday 29 September 4:35pm – 4:40pm • Lismore Officeworks 250 Molesworth Street Wednesday 29 September 5:10pm – 5:15pm • Lismore Strandbags Shop 31 Lismore Square Shopping Centre, Cnr Brewster & Uralba Streets Wednesday 29 September 5:20pm – 5:25pm • Lismore Coles Lismore Square Shopping Centre, Cnr Brewster & Uralba Streets Wednesday 29 September 5:25pm – 6:05pm • Lismore Henry’s Bakery Café 87 Keen Street Thursday 30 September 10:20am – 10:40am • Lismore The New Camera House 95 Keen Street Thursday 30 September 10:40am – 11:15am • Lismore The Book

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Warehouse 107-109 Keen Street Thursday 30 September 11:15am – 11:20am East Lismore SPAR Shop 1/62 Wyrallah Road Shopping Centre Friday 1 October 2:40pm – 2:45pm East Lismore Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Shop 12/ 62 Wyrallah Road Shopping Centre Friday 1 October 2:40pm – 3:20pm Lismore Bunnings, 2 Bruxner Highway, Sunday 3 October 11.50am12.05pm Lismore Fundies, 140 Keen Street, Wednesday 29 September 4.40pm – 5.05pm, Thursday 30 September 1.35pm – 1.45pm Coffee Guru, Shop 36 Lismore Square Wednesday 29 September 11.15am – 11.50am Pets and Saddles North Lismore, Bridge Street Tuesday 28 September 11.50am – 11.55am South Lismore Post Office 73 Union Street, Tuesday 5 October 11.30am – 11.45am South Lismore Southside Hot Bread, 89-91 Union Street, Tuesday 5 October 11.45am – 11.50am Lismore Ongmac Trading, 86 Conway Street, Wednesday 6 October 11.50am – 12pm Lismore ALDI, 44 Ballina Road Wednesday 6 October 9.25am – 10am Lismore Officeworks 250 Molesworth Street, Wednesday 6 October, 2.05pm – 2.15pm Australia Post Lismore, Conway Plaza Upper Ground Floor, 21 Conway Street Wednesday, 6 October 2.15pm – 2.50pm

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YEAR ‘ROUND HOLIDAY LETTING GETS FINAL GREEN LIGHT

By Margaret Dekker out there doing the right Tweed Shire Council has rejected an eleventh hour bid by Mayor Chris Cherry to appeal a state planning decision approving year ‘round holiday letting in the Tweed.

From November 1, holiday letting in the increasingly popular shire will be possible 365 days a year.

In her special mayoral minute, Cr Cherry proposed Council writes to the NSW Director for Housing Policy Sandy Chappel requesting new non-hosted Short Term Rental Accommodation legislation be capped at 180 days in the Tweed.

Cr Cherry also proposed Council writes ` to the NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes to request a delay to the non-hosted STRA legislation commencement for 12 months from November 1, to give the community ‘some certainty’ in terms of the current housing crisis in the shire.

“None of us could’ve had any idea of the housing crisis the Covid pandemic would bring and it’s in this light that

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I’m asking councillors to reconsider,” Mayor Chris Cherry said at Thursday’s general meeting.

“And I think there’s a big lack of awareness out in our community that this legislation is about to commence and the potential impacts it could have on our available rental market, “There are people who are in long-term rental at the moment who may be going to lose that long-term rental because people are going to make the decision to change over to losing the residents for short term holiday rental,” Mayor Chris Cherry said.

In a protracted debate, each of Tweed’s six councillors spoke to the

“I am very very disheartened” Mayor Chris Cherry mayoral minute.

Cr Warren Polglase argued holiday-letting provides cleaning and maintenance jobs, and local government cannot influence market forces.

“What Council is trying to do is trying to control the market, well when governments start trying to control the market, they’ve got no idea of what they’re actually

doing because the market will dictate what the value of the rent will be, not Council,” Cr Warren Polglase said.

“We’re living in a lifestyle in the Tweed that’s idyllic, beautiful weather, we’ve got universities close by, airports, beaches, the restaurants, it’s paradise and they’ll pay to be here.”

Cr Ron Cooper saw compliance and policing problems with the proposed, revised 180day cap on short-term holiday letting and saw 6-month permanent rentals as unworkable.

“What worries me is just having a scattered six months, that doesn’t do the job .. It will just be a compliance matter we can never manage,” Cr Ron Cooper said.

“I cannot see how any

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option other than 365 days will work,” he added.

Cr Pryce Allsop acknowledged a shorter holiday letting period could offer existing residents some ‘reprieve or respite from visitation’ but agreed it would not improve the permanent rental market for locals.

“I don’t think we’re going to help the rental situation with this (180-day cap) that’s my concern,” Cr Pryce Allsop said.

Cr James Owen said he’d listened to his Kingscliff community, which rejected the assumption short-term holiday letting was necessarily a bad thing.

“The majority of shortterm holiday lets are party houses and that’s not the case, there’s a lot of responsible people

thing,” Cr James Owen said.

Deputy Mayor Cr Reece Byrnes suggested an alternative cap on letting days to 240-250 days as a better deal for property owners.

“It’s their castle and they can do as they like with it, but it’s a twofold argument at the present time, we need economic growth, but we do have a housing affordability crisis and that can be addressed in other ways with stock of housing,” Cr Reece Byrnes said.

Mayor Chris Cherry concluded by stating the proposed reduced cap was essentially “about dissuading investors who are just buying the properties as a business.”

“I think at this time, in our housing climate, we need our residences to be used for our people, we need people to have homes,” Mayor Chris Cherry said.

The mayoral minute was ultimately lost for Cr Cherry 5-1 with Cr Katie Milne absent.

“I am very very disheartened, but it is what it is,” Mayor Chris Cherry said after the vote.

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MACLEAN SERVICE CENTRE OPENS AFTER COVID DELAY After a year of pandemic-related delays, the Maclean Service Centre has been officially opened.

The opening at the Anglicare North Coast building earlier this month was attended by Healthy North Coast, Clarence Valley Council representatives and the centre’s project partners.

Operating each Tuesday from 9.30am - 3.30pm, the Service Centre’s two hubs at 5 Wharf St and Wherrett Park give Lower Clarence residents access to free social and legal services they would otherwise have to travel for.

Clarence Valley Council director of governance Laura Black said that by having easy access to these in-person services, vulnerable Lower Clarence residents were more supported and connected to the services they need.

Social Futures team leader Helen Aaron said: “People with disabilities have expressed to me how challenging it is having to travel to Grafton to access essential services, and how much they appreciate being able to meet with our Local Area Coordinators in

Terry and Kylie at the Maclean Service Centre’s pop-up hub are ready and open for business.

Maclean.”

A client of the Maclean Service Centre, Kozzett Hoyt, said her situation had improved after accessing services locally.

“Because I’m deaf, it is best to have meetings face to face with an interpreter present to help me and I’m able to travel directly to the Maclean Service Centre

by Community Transport from Lawrence,” Ms Hoyt said.

The Maclean Service Centre is managed by Clarence Valley Council and funded by Healthy North Coast through the North Coast PHN program to improve the health and wellbeing of the Lower Clarence

Valley communities. The project is supported by Australian Government funding.

In the aftermath of droughts, bushfires, and floods, and during a global pandemic, the Maclean Service Centre started at a critical time for vulnerable people in the Lower Clarence Valley.

A community survey of more than 300 people plus face-toface interviews in 2018 identified the need for a health hub in Maclean.

Most of those survey said they found it difficult to access alcohol and drugs services, disability and aged care services and mental health services.

Among the key priorities identified to benefit the health and wellbeing of the community, were: • increase affordable health services; • provide outreach services at appropriate locations and times; • Increase coordination between services • improve awareness of services • easier access to specialist service Services schedule HUB 1 (pop-up office) Where: The Box, a youth space by the playground in Wherrett Park When: Tuesdays 9.30am -3.00pm What: Family support service

Social Futures Family Connect and Support Social Future’s Family Connect and Support providers bring together families, support services and community resources so that children and young people in the Lower Clarence are safe and well. An Aboriginal Program Worker will be present in Wherrett Park in Maclean on Tuesdays from August 24.

Bookings: Terry Watson - 0460 320 813 or email fcs@socialfutures. org.au HUB 2 (2 private rooms) Where: 5 Wharf Street, Anglicare North Coast building When: Tuesdays 9.00am3.30pm What: NDIS Support Coordination & free legal advice Social Futures NDIS support (every Tuesday) Social Futures partners with the NDIS to provide our community with Local Area Coordination (LAC) services, working directly with individuals, their carers and family. During an initial consultation they can help you understand and access the NDIS and link you to information, support and services in your local community.

Bookings: 1800 522 679 Aruma (every Tuesday, except the first Tuesday of the month) Formerly “House with No Steps” and “The Tipping Foundation”, Aruma is a disability service providing NDIS support coordination.

Aruma helps clients find and connect with different mainstream services, with assisted independent living, and Specialist Disability Accommodation, among other services.

Bookings: 1300 538 746 3. Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (NRCLC) (every first Tuesday of the month only) NRCLC is an independent social justice organisation, accredited by the National Association of Community Legal Centres, that provides free legal services throughout the Northern Rivers region. Particularly for those who are socially or economically disadvantaged and are unable to navigate the legal system.

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TWEED CAT OWNERS ASKED TO SHARE THEIR VIEWS TO IMPROVE OVERALL SAFETY

By Margaret Dekker

Cat owners in the Tweed Shire are being asked to get online and share with Council their love and ideas on cat ownership as part of a new, 4-year project led by the RSPCA created to improve cat and wildlife safety in the future.

Tweed Shire Council is one of just eleven councils in New South Wales chosen to take part in the, continuing its previous dedicated work on cat and environmental safety.

Program Leader with Tweed Council’s Pest Management Wildlife Protection Pamela Gray said Council is glad to take part in the statewide effort.

“The project will build on the amazing work already done at Council through the Love Cats Love Wildlife project which ran for 3 years in the Tweed and was funded through the NSW Environmental Trust,”

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Pamela Gray said.

The new project dubbed ‘Keeping Cats Safe at Home’ ultimately wants to provide better opportunities and encouragement for cat owners to keep their cats at home, indoors or

outside in contained runs.

“We would like to thank everyone who participated in Love Cats Love Wildlife project through responding to surveys or sharing their ‘cat tales’. We are hoping this next project will

inspire cat owners to keep their cats safe at home,” Pamela Gray said.

The first part of the project involves a research study about cat ownership. It is seeking input from the community via the short

survey to understand the challenges of looking after cats and keeping them safe and healthy.

RSPCA NSW Project Manager Dr Gemma Ma said the mammoth project was designed to change attitudes and behaviours

in the community towards responsible cat ownership.

“We are excited to be working closely with Tweed Shire Council to initiate real change in the way people care for cats as companion animals,” Dr Ma said.

“Our job is to help people help animals, and in doing that we can ensure our beloved pets live longer, happier and healthier lives – and so too will our unique native birds and wildlife,” she added.

The NSW-wide project is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the NSW Environmental Trust.

Community members are encouraged to submit their views about cats and how they are managed by filling out the survey before October 31, found at tweed.nsw.gov.au/cats For more information on the project visit RSPCA Keeping Cats Safe at Home webpage.

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farmers can succeed. We hope to build a similarly productive relationship with the incoming Deputy Premier,” A statement from NSW Farmers read.

Paul Toole said his priority tasks including a tour of regional NSW in coming weeks with Premier Perrottet, finding more workers to help harvest bumper NSW summer crops, and helping reopen the state through the government’s Covid-19 Roadmap to Recovery.

“I want to have a barbie in the backyard, go to the club and give my mum a bloody big hug,” he said.

One of nine children from a political family from Peel, north of Bathurst with a population of 290 people, 51-year old Paul Toole is married to Joanne and they have three schoolaged children. He is a St George Illawarra Dragons supporter, keen cyclist and active on social media.

When asked what he thought of his new Deputy, new Premier Dominic Perrottet said simply “he’s a good bloke.”

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NSW’s story, one we will all write together,” Premier Dom Perrottet said at the time.

“You don’t get to choose the times in which you live – and this is one of the most challenging times the people of our state have ever faced, but NSW has never shied away from a challenge. And we’re rising to this one as well,” he said.

“We live in the best State in the best country in the world, and together, we will make it even better,” Premier Dom Perrottet said.

Member for Bathurst

and former Bathurst Mayor, primary school teacher, and state Nationals Deputy, Paul Toole was elected the new NSW Nationals leader, becoming also NSW Deputy Premier after a secret ballot polled 15-3 for Paul Toole over Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey.

Nationals MLC and former Cooma nurse Bronnie Taylor was elected his Deputy.

“I will fight for what is important in regional communities,” Paul Toole said of his elevation to NSW Nationals top role.

This former Minister for Local Government and Regional Transport and Roads, is now, critically, the new minister for Regional NSW. NSW Farmers president James Jackson said the new government leadership team has a big task ahead to work through urgent issues facing the bush including land use and planning, digital connectivity and regional infrastructure on the back of drought, floods and fires.

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UNPREDICTED WINDS CREATE DUSTY STORM FOR RESIDENTS approved management

By Samantha Elley

Residents of Currajong Street, Evans Head and surrounding streets had a pretty dusty time of it over the recent long weekend.

Beautiful dry weather and gusty winds caused a thick layer of fine dirt from the nearby Over 50s Thyme Lifestyle Resort Development to settle on adjacent houses, leaving a brown coating on outdoor furniture, cushions, windows, facades and even inside houses.

The Evans Head Notice Board Facebook page was the gathering site of many complaints against the company and alleged mishandling of the situation.

“The dust is so fine you cannot keep it out of your house,” one person posted on the page.

“Spare a thought for people that have allergies.”

One Currajong Street resident, who asked not to be identified, wrote to the company asking for their help.

“I am writing to inform

you of our situation following the damage to our house caused by the loose dirt from your development site blowing in the wind on Monday 3rd October,” the resident wrote in an email.

“There is a two-metrehigh loose dirt mound directly behind our house, visible from our back windows.

“A lot of that will end up on or in our house over the Summer if nothing is done about it.

“Our 12-month-old house, both inside and out is covered in a thick layer of dirt.

“Our outdoor furniture settings are now filthy and stained, our window and door tracks are filled with dirt, the white facia on our back alfresco area is now dirty and marked, one side of our clean fence is filthy, and a washing load of clothes is ruined.”

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Joel Barnes, Executive Director Operations of SEE Civil said residents were victims of extreme wind conditions on Monday of the long weekend.

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Mr Perrottet now must prove himself in his new guise of ‘Mr Community WellBeing’.

While I congratulate Paul Toole on becoming Deputy Premier, ‘The Nationals in Government’ must deliver on all of their election promises – a proven boost to the health workforce, traffic lights for the Dawson Street-Ballina Road intersection in Lismore, taking back responsibility for up to 15,000 kilometres of regional roads from

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of the Federal Government’s bungled COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the redirection of our early Pfizer supplies to Sydney led to a slower rollout on the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands with double dose percentages still lagging behind those of Greater Sydney.

Greater clarity for local business owners, the NSW Government was requiring employees to have been double vaccinated by October 11 in order to go to work but MPs successfully lobbied for this to be changed to one vaccine and an appointment for their second dose. (We all posted this on Facebook, having taken it off Service NSW website, and it inexplicably disappeared from there Tuesday 5th

October … I have asked why). The question is now, “Will it be in the Public Health Order’ to give legal certainty and protections to business owners.

The other question is how business can be expected to police unvaccinated customers or clients. The lack of clarity has been the hallmark of the constantly changing rules and restrictions, and very poor government communications into country areas and country media.

Businesses are now asking what about customers, as they have suffered the same lack of vaccine access as staff have, so why not one dose and one booking for them too?

I want the NSW Government to attend to local needs and better service delivery.

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I was alarmed when the former ‘Treasurer for Privatising Everything Not Bolted Down’ Dominic Perrottet said in his first media conference as Premier that Western Sydney was at the heart of the NSW Government.

We in regional and rural (R&R) NSW need to hear that all of NSW is at the heart of the NSW Government and in their heads too, so that they are focused on what I call R&R needs; focused on our communities.

This is the former Treasurer who oversaw the debacle of icare and privatisation of Home Care NSW which have resulted in so many cruel outcomes for many of our citizens,

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Perrottet said before he was made premier, he did not want to see the state divided by vaccine passports. Now he’s premier he should stick to that idea and dump the stupid things and open to everyone.

Furthermore, the Premier should just reward those who are vaccinated with wine and dine vouchers and free travel and accommodation and other freebies as a way of rewarding those who have got vaccinated.

And those who aren’t vaccinated miss out this way you reward the vaccinated but don’t punish the Unvaccinated you just don’t reward them.

Alan Mosley Yamba NO COP-OUT AT COP26 Our Prime Minister should attend COP26 and pledge that Australia’s “gold standard” effort will address our climate crisis at a canter by 2050.

Prime Minister guarantee you will attend COP26, and you will take the wind out of Labor’s sails over our climate crisis and Labor will have to focus on a different issue.

Sure a lot of hot air will be generated at COP26 but if many of those major decision makers attending COP26 value their own children and grandchildren as much as they value themselves, COP26 really could be a tipping point where the world’s decision makers actually start to take serious action to address our climate crisis, if

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VACCINES, VOTES & DRINKING WATER If double vaxed @ 80% of voting population is the new normal in these pandemic times should all council candidates be double vaccinated so they can deal with all the public without time off for covid health issues.?

Lismore council candidates must state their views on our water rates as $4.41 per k/l is enough for us to pay--the coast where 80% of Rous water customers now live can pay for their own desalination plant & install it on Ballina/ Byron border!

All council candidates if elected will have to deal with an outdated rates system--who honestly believes that today CBD areas should be more highly rated than other commercial sites? Reading the commercial definitions BUSINESS now is done everywhere while CBD properties are emptying out due to less customers--the internet now does almost 25% of all retail. All C B D ratepayers should decide to not pay rates on these properties until issue is

satisfactorily resolved.

The COASTAL RISK website shows what science/climate change says is coming-all impacted councils should follow Lismore Councils example & now install the water heights using sea level rises/king tides.

On first glance Johnson St Byron Bay is to become a canal, Ballina/ Byron airport may just be suitable for seaplanes, many homes will have garages that become boat sheds etc. If the rises predicted become the norm No superannuation fund will invest in these coastal impact sites, no insurance will be affordable & of course no bank will lend on properties that become impacted by sea levels. Will real estate agents warn buyers of the future--think back early 1950s there was a caravan park approx.

300-400 metres out from KIRRA BEACH---things can happen in your lifetime.

To those who choose not to be vaccinated in a pandemic & put themselves at risk of serious covid health issues, hospitalisation, I C U, ventilators etc--If you have no concerns as to your health impacts do you retain the right to free health care in a public hospital or will you pay for private health care cover if you can buy it now?

D Hudson Goonellabah & in lockdown still again

not for themselves but for 26 % of the world’s population, children under 15 years old, still too young to vote for their future but who hope we adults choose to vote for a long-term future for children.

And although our massive taxpayer funding for 12 super subs is meant to keep us fearful and compliant, wouldn’t it be great to have one less new submarine and additional Australian fire-fighting aircraft to protect us from the next Black Summer bushfires because the future is what we choose?

Harry Johnson Iluka FERAL PIGS Hearing the feral pigs are abundant in the northern rivers I saw a program on the ABC either catalyst or landline where a hunter used infrared goggles night vision goggles to see pigs you couldn’t see with the naked eye or plain binoculars and was using silver nitrate along with shooting them.

This is the best remedy for getting rid of feral pigs if I was a farmer pig hunter, I’d be investing in infrared night vision goggles to rid farmland and national parks of feral pigs and other feral animals such as cats and dogs.

Alan Mosley Yamba THEY ARE FALLING I cannot believe what happened this past week.

The NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian and the Deputy Premier,

Nationals Leader John Barilaro both resigned.

What could have caused all that after all the covid charades we’ve had to put up with? Gladys had an ICAC inquiry, but I still think there is another reason for her resignation that may not come out for a while.

My prayers have been answered and now a more conservative Dominic Perrottet is the new Premier having been the Treasurer for the last 4 years. Dominic is also against mandatory passports and long-term lockdowns which is another plus. Before entering politics, he studied commerce and law at the Uni of Sydney and then worked as a lawyer.

As well as that, Matt Kean, our ruthless coal destroying MP has moved from Energy and Environment Minister to Treasurer. Hopefully he won’t spend too much money on renewables in his new role, but that remains to be seen.

Matt had a bachelor’s degree in business before entering politics, but do they really know what this covid madness has done to people’s lives and the economy?

I just hope other states follow suite as Dictator Dan has the longest lockdown in the world which is not helping contain the virus even though the construction workers are blamed for protesting and causing the virus to spread. I believe Dictator Dan is going to have a bigger fall then the fall he had last March if he doesn’t end these lockdowns.

Lynette Evans Numulgi COUNCIL ELECTIONS There is no way that political parties should be allowed to have candidates in council elections. In addition, no candidate should have political affiliation as this leads to conflicts of interest and councils Being swayed by state governments.

Furthermore, if you have a green or Labor affiliated council then the current liberal state government may not want to fund and works or services you may want or need.

Councillors should be totally independent and a political and be there to serve their community not their self-interest or the interest of political parties. Furthermore, there should be more indigenous representation on councils.

Alan Mosley Yamba THE SCIENCE IS UNEQUIVOCAL Once again G McDonald demonstrates that ignorance truly is bliss as he has absolutely no idea of how tidal gauges related to sea level rise over time (NRT 23/10).

The science is unequivocal - the absolute reading on a gauge is the net result of changes in sea level combined with the slow vertical movement of the local coastline (isostacy etc).

This readily explains why there has been no appreciable change in

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION tide levels for more than ‘sixty-three years’ at Pimlico and Fort Denison while at nearby locations, Byron Bay and Collaroy (respectively) marine incursion has been drastic.

G, MacDonald is a passionate slanderer of computer climate models - we can imagine his/her joy at the news that the progenitors of the computer model most favoured by meteorologists worldwide i.e. Professors Syukuro and Hasselman have just been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Ignorance may well be bliss, but irony will always be delicious.

Ted Strong Seelands NO BLANK CHEQUES Since the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its damming “code-red” report on the impending climate emergency- warning that the Earth will warm by more than 1.5% within the decade- the Morrison/Joyce Govt’s. continuing hyperbole about “we’re leading the way” and “Australia has runs on the board”defies all logic.

The initial reply from “missing in action” Morrison was swift, to the point, totally committed and as usual a load of rhetorical, misleading BS. “Scotty” continues to obfuscate about committing to netzero emissions by 2050, citing that he “doesn’t sign blank cheques on

targets without plans”; strange, signing blank cheques didn’t seem to worry him, (or especially the Nationals) with the carpark and sports-rorts scams.

The appalling political opportunism by this Coalition Govt’s. entrenched opposition to anthropogenic climate change, has been the most destructive and expensive political failure in Australian history; and has been an excruciatingly painful insult to all Australians.

After a decade of internal division, they still cannot agree on any action, and are now being dragged kicking and screaming by the rest of the world to a net-zero emissions target by 2050.

Why are we still burdened by these incompetent coalfired Neanderthals?

The world is fast approaching a tipping point, we’re running out of time. The silence from Kevin Hogan on this vitally important issue is deafening; just where does Kevin stand and does; he actually believe there is a climate emergency? Kevin, please enlighten us, your re-election may depend on it.

Keith Duncan Pimlico SICK OF BEING RIPPED Petrol prices through the roof again what a scam just as things are opening up. It’s about time petrol was linked to the CPI and only rise twice a year like cigarettes and alcohol. With the price of petrol being fixed at

a dollar for all forms of petrol and diesel. Sick of being ripped off by governments and oil cartels.

Alan Mosley Yamba DOUBLE FAULT In response to letters NRT 7/10/21. Mr Lake, I still concur with Mr Fitzhenry, you write utter nonsense. Rivers have no part to play in the accuracy or any function of Fort Denison Sea level gauges. You still have no idea of the definition or application of empirical data, evidence, or the like. It may have rained in Greenland; I am sure it has before and will again.

Can you explain why the Antarctic has experienced its most severe cold season on record? an average minus 61 degrees Celsius over the past six months, and fifth highest sea ice levels on record in August, (“Jason Samenow & Kasha Patel”) oh, oh, yeh, no doubt the result of global warming.

Mr Strong, I have read many scientific papers

by Mr Bob Carter over the years, I have not had the pleasure of reading anything he wrote about sea levels, I will now search for them. It is truly quite miraculous that Mr Carter’s article appeared in The Australian 01/10/2021. Mr Carter passed away January 2016, he was a former research professor at James Cook University.

How dare such a rag print disparaging remarks about a proud Aussie, a man that would not be silenced by the alarmist left wing rabble, he stuck to the truth as Mr

Peter Ridd has done.

I suggest finding the BOM’s “Australian Baseline Sea Level Monitoring Project”, look for yourselves at the data from various locations around Australia, make up your own minds if there is anything to be alarmed about.

G. MacDonald Pimlico Brilliant Newspaper I had to write to you and let you know that the northern rivers has never had such a good newspaper, which I am sure you have heard before.

I and my local community all rave about it and we all scramle to get our copies each week from our local newsagency.

We then all have a coffee, tea and cakes and sit around reading all the stories in the Northern Rivers Times. Our Wednesday catch ups are very topical and you give us so much information that we all discuss and share with outhers.

I love Margaret Dekker and Sam Elley’s stories and Tim Howards Sports.

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Last week’s Grafton Jacaranda feature was beautiful and a wondeful liftout and we are all going to hire a bus and go to it, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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The nobility of a prize by Nigel Dawe

THERE is something about the first week of October that has me bouncing about each year, it is the period that the Nobel prize for Literature is announced, an award that stretches back to 1901.

Years ago, I lived in Sydney and had to commute a full 3-hour round trip to work each day, until one day I thought, ‘how can I do something with all this time?’ Therein hatched an aim of reading at least one work by each of the winners of a Nobel prize in Literature. I didn’t know at that point, near-on 120 people had achieved this feat, but the feat of reading each one of them has come to define and refine me in such a way, I can’t imagine not having done it.

After achieving the said task of reading each writer (which took me 10-years and over 400 consumed books later) I then made a trip in 2015 to the Nobel academy in Stockholm (half expecting them to say ‘that’s wonderful convict, now run along’) but they took me under their wing for a day, showing me things behind the scenes that had me recalling the French poet, Rimbaud: “Sometimes I saw what men have only dreamed of seeing.”

The first lightningrush of a moment that day came, when I was escorted into a nonpublic area and up an old winding staircase, that prompted one of the academy members to turn and say: ‘You know this very staircase has been taken by every winner of a Nobel prize!’, which includes the rarefied likes of Martin Luther King

Jr, Einstein, Mandela, Hemingway, Mother Teresa, and Madam Curie (to name just a very select few).

Without reminiscing or retracing every step of that unbelievable day, I’ll just say – there are moments in your life that make you feel outright no less than Charlie in the Chocolate factory, with that shiny, winning gold ticket.

The essence of each Nobel prize reflects the best and highest endeavour of human beings, as such, the original reasoning of Alfred Nobel’s vision (with regards to literature, which he outlined in his will of 1895) was, that it should go: ‘To the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work of an idealistic tendency’.

And it is this ‘idealistic tendency’ that characterises and defines every work that I’ve read by a Nobel prize winning author, it is an accolade I came away thinking – that not one single recipient has ever won by chance, it is the earned result of their exceptional creativity and sense of design.

From people as remarkable as Selma Lagerloff (the first female to win the award) to Rabindranath Tagore and Herman Hesse – writers of the most profound, life-minded and inspiring bent, people who unfailingly make you say: ‘I’m so glad to be a member of this human race, a rickety race at times, but a race that reveals such rare, triumphant natures as these, who show us the way – to who we could be – at our finest’.

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All North Coast LGAs now tracking above 70% for first COVID jabs •

Overall vaccination rates in the North Coast are slightly ahead of the national trend.

• About 30,000 new Pfizer doses will be available each week in October.

• Residents are encouraged to book their appointment online through the Vaccine Clinic Finder.

Vaccination rates across the North Coast continue to rise with 84% of those aged 16 and over now having had their first dose and 54% fully vaccinated.

Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Officer Julie Sturgess said overall vaccination rates in the region are increasing at about 5% a week, which is slightly faster than the national vaccination trend.

‘With the recent significant increase in supply, it is becoming easier and easier for the community to access vaccines through their

GP, neighbourhood pharmacy, a pop-up clinic or local Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS),’ Ms Sturgess said.

‘We’re expecting to have about 30,000 Pfizer doses available per week in October, as well as increased

supplies of Moderna and AstraZeneca.

As providers receive their vaccine doses and have appointments available, these will become visible on the Vaccine Clinic Finder.

North Coast residents who haven’t yet had a

chance to get vaccinated are encouraged to jump online and book their appointment today.

‘I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the primary health care providers that we have been working closely

with over the past few months to ensure community access to vaccines,’ said Ms Sturgess.

‘They have done a magnificent job and continue to respond, overnight in some cases, to ensure that

anyone who wants to be vaccinated, can be.’

Healthy North Coast’s COVID-19 vaccination rate by LGA graph, shown above shows vaccination data from across the wider North Coast region as of 3 October 2021.

SAFETY CHECKS KEY THIS BOATING SEASON Boaters are being urged to check their vessels and safety equipment before heading out on the water this month, because many have been sitting idle during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the October long weekend is the official launch of the Boating Season, with Transport for NSW expecting this to be our biggest season ever.

“Whether you’re fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding or water skiing this long weekend, please make sure you follow the rules to ensure a day out on the water doesn’t end in tragedy,” Mr Constance said.

“We’ve seen an increase in the number of people applying for new boating licenses over the last year, so if you’re thinking of buying a second-hand boat be sure to check it over properly.

“Lifejackets are the most important safety equipment on any recreational vessel.

In NSW you must service inflatable lifejackets once a year or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Remember to check them every time before you get on the water.”

In areas subject to stay-at-home orders, including Greater Sydney and some

regional areas, rules relating to outdoor gatherings apply for boating activities.

There were 17 boating related fatalities on NSW waterways in the year to 30 June 2021.

131 lives have been lost during recreational boating incidents over the 10 years to June 2020. Tragically, 79

of those lives might have been saved had all people presumed drowned been wearing a life jacket.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said with around two thirds of all calls to Marine Rescue relating to problems with engines, batteries, and fuel, now is the time to

get your vessel ready for the boating season.

“Simple things such as changing the fuel, oil and oil filter, checking the engine, gearbox and propeller; charging the battery, testing the electronics and making sure you have the required safety equipment can mean the difference between

a safe and enjoyable day on the water and a potentially lifethreatening situation,” Mr Tannos said.

Marine Area Commander Superintendent Murray Reynolds said police will be on waterways across the state this long weekend, to make sure people are safe and complying with public health orders.

“We want to get the message out that restrictions are still in place for recreational boating in areas subject to stay-at-home orders, until further notice,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Our aim is not to fine people but to keep the community safe on the water. We want everyone in NSW to enjoy the wonderful waterways and outdoor areas in the state.”

For more information about boating safety or to view the boating safety checklist please visit www.nsw.gov. au/topics/waterwayssafety-and-rules/ lifejackets-and-safetyequipment/equipmentchecklist

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NEWSBRIEFS VACCINATION VAN THE Vaccination Van will be coming to Byron Community Centre from 9am to 1pm, Liberation Larder Monday, October 18 and Monday, November 8 and a Homeless Breakfast on Wednesday, November 3.

Snake understands the importance of clean skins

By Samantha Elley WHEN Keith Williams, councillor on Ballina Shire Council, was clearing his dish rack at 4.30am on Thursday morning at his home/ restaurant in Tintenbar, while waiting for his coffee, he didn’t expect there would be

a local resident there to help him.

A large carpet python had curled itself up among the clean glasses and seemed quite comfortable.

“Thankfully it’s the bar area sink which is on the partially closed verandah, not inside,” he said on Twitter.

What has surprised Keith is the interest in his photo of the snake he posted on Twitter.

“The level of interest from around the world is crazy,” he said.

“Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a lot of washing up to redo.”

CATERING SUPPLIER BYRON Shire Council is calling for expression of interest for a contract to provide meals for council meetings and events.

Details of the proposed contract and the assessment criteria are provided in the quote documents.

See byron.nsw.gov.au for details. Submission closes at 5pm on November 1.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THE Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre needs volunteers.

Do you like to meet new people, learn new skills, enjoy new experiences? Come and join our friendly team. Meet our lovely visitors and join us on exciting adventures when we travel about to visit our local businesses and visitor experiences.

Maybe you have skills that you can teach us. It is a friendly, welcoming environment and we all get involved with our local events. Volunteering involves informing our visitors of local activities and accommodation, customer service, basic administration, and lots more.

All training is provided.

Call Melinda on 6685 1002, email us, or just pop in.

Monday afternoon, Tuesdays or Thursday morning are the best times.

BUSINESS ADVICE LISMORE City Council’s Economic Development Team is the first point of call for anyone considering investing or doing business in the Lismore Local Government Area.

Whether a start-up or established business, our Economic Development Team are available to make the transition as easy as possible by providing support and advice.

For more information on how council supports our local businesses, and how we could help you, please visit www. cometotheheart.com.au.

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Book your COVID-19 vaccination.

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How new course is transforming uni entry

opportunity to pursue his desired degree.

“Year 12 started off well but then Covid hit and everything changed,” Inderjot said.

“It was difficult focusing at home and doing online classes, we missed out on a lot of the fun stuff we’d looked forward to, like going on business excursions or having family with us to celebrate our graduation and formal.

“We made the most of a tough situation, but I didn’t quite get the marks that I wanted to get into a degree.

When I found out about the intensive six-week

Transition to Uni course I applied and got in and it really helped me get the start I needed at uni – I wouldn’t have been able to study a degree without it.

“In the Transition to Uni course we learnt about referencing, academic integrity, maths, science, English, and how assessments work which was really helpful. It was all online from January, which meant I could start my degree on campus in March with the main intake of students.”

For Bachelor of Digital Media student Chloe Jennings, studying the

Transition to Uni course was the perfect pathway to University study.

After struggling with health issues through high school, Chloe decided going into Year 12 in 2020 that she really wanted to pursue her dream of going to university.

While Covid restrictions disrupted her final year of school, Chloe said applying for Transition to Uni meant she was still able to begin university despite not getting the grades she’d hoped for.

“Transition to Uni was not only a pathway into university for me, but

it really helped me get my maths and literacy skills up to a university standard and helped me figure out what I wanted to do,” said Chloe, who wants to use her digital media degree to work in the film industry.

“The best thing about Transition to Uni is how understanding the lecturers are. It doesn’t matter the grades you got in Year 12, they treat you as an equal, they reach out when they know you’re struggling and the intensive course gets you ready for university study.”

Students who are concerned about not

achieving the required Year 12 results can apply for Transition to Uni, which, when successfully completed, will guarantee a place in any degree or Diploma at Southern Cross*.

It is free to apply, with applications made directly to Southern Cross University here, or visit scu.edu.au and search ‘Transition to Uni’. *Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as an interview, refer to relevant course page for further information.

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FOR Year 12 students who want to secure a place in their chosen degree, Southern Cross University’s ‘Transition to Uni’ program is an excellent pathway.

The free, six-week course runs from January 2022 and prepares students for university study, ready for the main degree intake in March across Southern Cross University campuses at Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast.

Course Coordinator Dr Liz Goode said Transition to Uni provided students who did not receive the ATAR they were hoping for an opportunity to start university with their peers.

“Transition to Uni is designed for recent school leavers who want to go to university but just missed out on the marks they needed in Year 12. It allows you to start uni in the same year as other school leavers. At the same time, it prepares you for university study – you get a real taste of what uni is like, and build the skills you need to succeed in a degree. It’s a busy six weeks of fulltime study, but it’s well worth it,” she said.

Coffs Harbour’s Inderjot Bajwa, now a Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student, always wanted to pursue a career in business. Following a difficult 2020 of Covid disruptions while studying Year 12, Inderjot was pleased to gain entry to Transition to Uni, giving him the

LET’S PROTECT EACH OTHER. LET’S DO THIS. By getting vaccinated, you’re helping to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community, and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Everyone 12 years and over can get vaccinated. It’s safe, effective and free.

COVID-19 vaccines are available at more than 3,000 places across NSW including pharmacies, GPs and NSW Health clinics.

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Thor’s coffee helping injured koalas

By Tonia Dynan

New arrival for special care nursery A VENTILATOR for the Special Care Nursery at Lismore Base Hospital has arrived.

This incredible machine was $55,000 and was purchased by Our Kids through an amazing grant by Perpetual and the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“The ventilator is used on little unwell babies and helps them to breath, an incredible lifesaving machine and a valuable addition the Special Care Nursery,” a spokesperson said.

“Again, a huge thank you to Perpetual and the Children’s Hospital Foundation. This will make a huge difference to our families for years to come.”

HOLLYWOOD actor and Brunswick Heads local Chris Hemsworth took to Facebook last week to promote a local coffee brand raising money for a Byron Bay koala sanctuary.

The Avengers star endorsed the SIPP brand, from Byron Bay, congratulating the team on joining with WildArk to double their donations to the sanctuary.

Best mates, Dylan Garft and Luke Zocchi, founded SIPP in 2018 with the idea of making café coffee more affordable and stopping the unsustainability of home pods polluting the planet (three million per day in Australia alone).

So, they evolved instant coffee into a functional beverage.

Luke is one of the leading trainers in the health and fitness industry and is best known for sculpting Hemsworth into the role of Thor.

He has amassed a

large social following as Zoco Body Pro, released a cookbook (2018) and helped inspire thousands around the globe to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle with the Twenty40 Lifestyle Guide.

Dylan comes with an extensive marketing and design background. After

working in the actions sports industry for more than eight years, he launched his own design agency - Onestone Creative Agency. This is where the boys met as Zoc engaged Dylan to help create the brand Zoco Body Pro. The boys’ passion for sustainability along with

health and fitness and a love of a good cup of coffee led them to found SIPP. In 2019/20 financial year, the SIPP team donated more than $15,000 to wildlife organisations across the country. $1 from every box of SIPP sold goes towards

WildArk, a global organisation working towards protecting and restoring the world’s ecosystems, natural resources, wildlife and wild places.

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Find out more about wildark at wildark.org.

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Place of solace and remembrance vandalised by callous individuals

By Samantha Elley

Help sea turtle hospital expansion THE Australian Seabird Rescue Inc has some exciting news.

Next year, Australian Seabird Rescue is aiming to rebuild and expand their sea turtle hospital due to the rapid increase in sea turtle strandings in NSW. “We are starting our first fundraising campaign to help us get us there,” a spokesperson said.

“Who doesn’t love a good raffle and wait until you see the prizes.”

First prize in the raffle is a three-night stay at Elements of Byron

for two people, second prize is two tickets for Out of the Blue Adventures, Ballina and third prize is a night in the spa room for two at the Ramada Suites, Ballina.

You can purchase a ticket online at https:// seabirdrescue.org.au/ donations. Tickets are $10.

If you wish to contribute to this project another way please head to the website to donate, https://seabirdrescue. org.au.

The raffle will be drawn on January 31.

$9.9 million secured for Northern Rivers Rail Trail THE Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a significant project for the Northern Rivers.

It will be fantastic for locals and tourists to explore our picturesque community.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $9.9 million to construct 16.3km of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail between Bentley and the Lismore Railway Station.

“When this project is complete, it will become one of the best rail trails in the world,” Mr Hogan said.

“The Rail Trail will eventually span 130km

of unused rail track between Casino and Murwillumbah for these visitors to explore the area.

“I secured funding a few years back to start work on the Casino to Bentley section, and with this new funding it will now continue through to the Lismore Railway Station.

“This is fantastic news for locals, tourists and businesses who will all benefit from this major tourist landmark.”

The Federal Government is providing $9,863,615 through Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund.

Kevin Hogan announcing $7.5 million to build the Casino to Bentley rail trail section in 2019.

WHEN Coraki resident Marlene Leggo walked up to the local cenotaph near the river, she was disgusted to see someone had drawn all over the monument.

“I was in shock,” she said.

“I was reared in Coraki and left when my husband joined the army, but we came back to live for the last 38 years and nothing like that’s ever happened before.

“It really got to me as (husband) Bob was in Vietnam and is a returned captain.”

Mrs Leggo said the local names of those who fought in World Wars One and Two and killed in battle are on that cenotaph.

“We celebrate ANZAC and Remembrance Day there,” she said.

“We might be a small town but we have a lot of people that come to those services.”

Marlene’s husband, returned serviceman Bob Leggo, said he was shocked when Marlene showed him photos of the vandalism.

“It makes me feel down,” he said.

“It really does as those blokes who died in those two wars, people should respect it.

“It is a place of solace and respect and remembrance.

“I go by and I sometimes feel bad and look at the cenotaph and think all those blokes gone before me.”

Photos by Marlene Leggo

Remembering is important, not only for the returned soldiers, but for the next generations

who hopefully never have to go to war to fight.

“You know why a

soldier covers the left side of his chest when he approaches the cenotaph,” said Bob. “It is to cover your medals in respect of those gone before us.

“We are still here and can live in our glory which makes us feel bad about it.”

Marlene said Richmond Valley Council responded quickly to her call.

“They were up there pretty quick and painted over the graffiti,” she said.

“Thank you to council for getting on to it.”

Recovery from Black Summer fires underway AFTER the ravaging bushfires of 2019-20 and catastrophic losses felt across the North Coast region, North Coast Local Land Services is still working hard to help land managers get back on their feet.

“Weeds are a significant challenge in the North Coast. With the bushfires leaving large areas of native vegetation burnt, weeds have had even more opportunity to take hold and spread. Helping landholders to manage

these weeds has been a high priority for us,” said Louise Orr, General Manager of North Coast Local Land Services.

“The Government’s Bushfire Stimulus program has injected over $2.2 million into projects to control weeds in the North Coast.

Since late last year, we have been working with Councils and Landcare Networks to deliver onground weed control on almost 1000 properties.

Properties were selected

through competitive grant rounds and then targeted based on their proximity to the fire scar and risk of spreading priority weeds into highrisk pathways,” Ms Orr added.

North Coast Councils, Landcare Networks and land managers have been critical partners in ensuring the program is a success. This funding has also supported over 70 casual and part-time jobs in weed control activities, helping North

Coast businesses and communities to rebuild after the black summer fires.

“With on ground weed control projects being delivered across an estimated area of 6000 hectares in 10 local government areas, this enormous collective effort by councils and Landcare highlights the importance of integrated weed management in reducing the spread of priority weeds in the landscape,” Ms Orr said.

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20 NEWS SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT OUR LOCAL APPRENTICES ONE hundred apprentices across NSW have been awarded a Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship worth a total of $1.5 million, funded by the NSW Government.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has congratulated local scholarship recipients Leigh Gimson, Melissa Jalaudin and Sophie Madigan on their achievement and commitment to vocational education and training.

“The annual scholarships, worth $15,000 over three years, support apprentices who are experiencing financial or personal hardship, demonstrate a high aptitude for vocational education and training, and show a commitment to their training,” Mr Singh said.

“These grants are also a recognition that while apprenticeships are vital to ensuring the Coffs Coast has a pipeline of skilled workers, we also understand it’s not always easy to complete an apprenticeship.

“The scholarship program is all about giving aspiring

apprentices an opportunity with some added financial support to help start, change or further their career.”

Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the NSW Government was committed to ensuring training for apprentices remained accessible to all.

“A Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity to get ahead and I congratulate the 100 recipients of the scholarships as outstanding apprentices in NSW,” Mr Lee said.

“Where people are supported to engage fully in education, training, skilled employment, or a combination, they are more likely to have a secure economic future and contribute positively to the community.”

The scholarship program is named in honour of the late Bert Evans AO, a passionate advocate of vocational education for more than 30 years.

Visit www.training. nsw.gov.au/bert_evans_ scholarships or phone 13 28 11 for more information and to apply.

Lennox Village Vision – Stage 1 works underway STAGE 1 of the Lennox Village Vision project is now underway.

Cultural heritage investigations in Ross Park, Lennox Park and Ballina Street are expected to be completed by mid-October.

The following works started on Monday, October 11: - Underboring and installation of new drinking water mains.

- Installation of new stormwater pipes and gross pollution traps in Ross Park and Lennox Park.

- Minor landscaping works in Ross Park The above works are expected to take eight weeks to complete (weather and site conditions permitting).

During this time the following changes will be in place: - Removal of carparking in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross

Park.

- Footpath changes and pedestrian detours.

- Parking will be reduced and may, at times, be unavailable in front of businesses.

Council encourages local residents and visitors to use alternative parking.

- Noise will be present during construction, this will include concrete saw cutting of existing surfaces.

Construction will be Monday to Friday (7am-6pm) and some Saturdays (8am-1pm).

Works may also be required out of hours.

Undergrounding of electricity works are tentatively scheduled to start between October 11-18, and will take about 8 to 10 weeks to complete.

Impacted residents and businesses will be notified once a start date has been confirmed.

(From left) Col Riches, Leonie Price, Therese Crollick and Keith Williams

Keith Williams launches Ballina mayoral campaign BALLINA Councillor Keith Williams has announced he will be contesting the next local government elections leading a team of Labor candidates.

Cr Williams has been a councillor for nine years and the chair of Rous County Council for the past four years.

“I have been a member of the Labor Party for most of my life,” he said.

“It reflects the personal values that I hold dear; putting people first by caring for the vulnerable and ensuring a fair go for all, supporting economic activity that provides secure local jobs, protecting our environment, acting on climate change and ensuring we leave the place in a better state for future generations.

“With so many people new to Ballina, and many others unsure

what the array of ‘independents’ actually stand for, it’s good to know that Labor is on your side.

“We are committed to genuine community consultation, with council and the community working together to make our community stronger.”

Cr Williams said he had always been an outspoken voice for the community, including leading the successful ‘No Bloody Way’ campaign against an asphalt plant in Teven, and introducing dualoccupancy rights in rural zones.

“Nine years ago I first stood with the aim of doing something about the declining health of North Creek and the Richmond River,” he said.

“I’m proud that Ballina now has a fully funded

Healthy Waterways Program.

“As the chair of Rous, I co-authored the Northern Rivers Watershed Initiative which has been adopted by all six Northern Rivers councils as the agreed strategy to address river health, flooding and climate change by slowing and storing more water in the landscape.

“In the last four years Ballina has attracted more coastal and estuary grant funding than any other local council in Australia.”

The Labor for Ballina team includes Cr Williams standing for Mayor, Col Riches standing in Ward A, Cr Williams and Leonie Price standing in Ward B and Therese Crollick in Ward C. “Our candidates bring a wealth of experience from finance, health,

law, community organisations, information technology, local government and environmental rehabilitation,” he said.

“We are all long term locals. We want an effective and efficient council that plans for the future and delivers the essential infrastructure needed to support our growing community.

“Our team is focussed on the careful management of council finances and have committed not to support any application for a special rate variation in the next term of council.”

Labor for Ballina will launch their campaign with a Meet the Candidates event at 6pm on Thursday, October 14 at the Cherry St Sports Club followed by a trivia night fundraiser starting at 7pm.

Inspiring nominees revealed for Sustainability Awards FROM incubating loggerhead turtle eggs to rescuing food from local stores to deliver meals for those in need, an inspiring range of initiatives are nominated for the 2021 Tweed Sustainability Awards.

Twelve nominations have been received for the awards this year, covering a range of innovative sustainability initiatives including: - regenerative farming practices delivering productivity by building soil health, preventing erosion and drawing down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - innovative use of medical technology to

incubate loggerhead turtle eggs from Tweed coast nests - hundreds of volunteers and members working across almost 200 hectares to build strong wildlife corridors, and protect biodiversity from weeds, bushfire, climate change and feral deer threats - sustainable office operations reducing resource use and cutting carbon as local businesses grow - food rescue from local stores providing delicious meals for more than 600 regional clients - food waste systems creating compost to avoid tonnes of food

waste going to landfill - recognition of the coordination efforts to host the annual Caldera World Environment Day Festival.

Council’s Program Leader - Sustainability Debbie Firestone said the quality of this year’s projects had been outstanding.

“I am incredibly proud of the nominees and thank each and every one of them for putting themselves forward to be recognised,” she said.

See the full list of nominees at tweed. nsw.gov.au/tweedsustainability-awards.

Council is calling on the Tweed community

to show their support for these environmental champions.

Vote for your favourite Tweed Sustainability Award nominee and help decide the 2021 People’s Choice winner.

Only one vote per person with voting ending at midnight on October 31.

To vote, go to tweed. nsw.gov.au/tweedsustainability-awards or cast your vote at council’s customer service counters.

The award winners will be announced at a showcase event on Friday, November 12 (subject to Covid-19 restrictions at the time).

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SAFETY SECOND TO NONE IN USED CAR RATINGS PURCHASING a safe second hand car is now a whole lot easier with Transport for NSW releasing its 2021 Used Car Safety Ratings.

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the guide gave drivers easily accessible safety ratings for more than 200 vehicles manufactured in the last 20 years.

“Three out of every four vehicles purchased in Australia are second hand and we’ve seen their popularity increase during the pandemic.

That’s why this safety guide is so important. It gives drivers ratings for 276 vehicles so they can consider which option is safest in their price range,” Mr Constance said.

“The safety ratings are across all vehicle categories, from light cars through to commercial vans. Some examples of the highest performing cars when it comes to safety include the Toyota Prius, a Ford Falcon and the Mitsubishi Outlander.”

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads said regional drivers typically travelled longer distances at higher speeds in more challenging environments so choosing a safe vehicle was crucial.

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Hundreds of trees will give koalas new homes BANGALOW Koalas recently shared some drone shots from their friends at Property Shot Photography for a planting they did in May down in Bungawalbin.

The project was funded by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Fund and

trees were donated by One Tree Planted, DPIE Saving our Species and Forestry NSW. Thanks to the Bushfire Recovery Grant, the team have planted 18,070 trees on four properties across the Richmond Valley and Tweed Valley shires.

New virtual course delivers skills makeover TAFE NSW is helping the next generation of salon managers take their skills to the next level, thanks to the launch of a Diploma in Salon Management delivered by virtual classroom.

The nationally recognised course aims to develop the specialist management skills needed to start or grow a salon business in the personal services industry.

Significant growth is predicted across all hairdressing and beauty industry areas in the next few years, with demand for beauty therapists alone expected to increase by 20% by 2024.

TAFE NSW is addressing this demand by preparing a pipeline of salon managers.

The stress from that demand is likely to be heightened as Covid-19 restrictions progressively ease throughout NSW and the beauty and hair industry reopens.

TAFE NSW Head of Skills Team Tourism and Experience Services, Cheryl Ballinger said the course was targeted at those working in or

looking to start a hair, beauty, or nail salon or barber shop.

“Until now, the Diploma of Salon Management had been available at limited campuses, by developing a virtual course students can now access the course from anywhere in NSW,” Ms Ballinger said.

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New artwork installed in Lismore Laneways Precinct LISMORE’S Laneways Precinct is coming to life with the first piece of artwork installed in Eggins Lane last weekend.

The Antechinus Family by 2021 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk winner and installation artist, Andrew Cullen, features a series of cheeky wire sculptures of this endangered marsupial that is native to Lismore and its villages.

This enchanting and colourful artwork in Eggins Lane is sure to be a hit with the kids as they follow the Antechinus family scurrying along buildings and roofs in the laneway.

The Lismore Laneways Project is designed to help reinvigorate our inner-city laneways precinct and attract more visitors once lockdown has ended.

The project is funded through a $510,000 grant, which is part of a $1.5 million grant from the NSW Government for the ongoing revitalisation of the

Lismore CBD. Over coming weeks, visitors to the Laneways Precinct will see more artworks installed to give the area even more life and more reasons to visit.

All the artworks are by artists from the Northern Rivers.

In the Heart by Lismore artists Holly Ahern

and Eden CrawfordHarriman is a quirky and playful piece that is sure to bring a smile to visitors to our CBD. It will be located on the corner of Magellan and Carrington Sts. Inspired by Lismore City Council’s much loved Come to the Heart logo, the artwork features two large vibrant

pink arms embracing a pulsating heart with “You are here” in bright neon inviting all to come and experience the “heart” of Lismore.

Built from recycled plastics with groundbreaking 3D printing, this work was fabricated by the world class workshop Studio Kite in the hills of the Northern

Rivers.

At the centre of the laneways is a wall-mounted cortensteel panel work by Bundjalung weaver and designer Tania Marlowe Her artwork reflects and acknowledges First Nations Bundjalung culture.

It is based on a weaving story around cultural

continuation, bringing customary practice into the modern world.

Set with solar-powered LED back lighting, this work will be a graceful and elegant addition to the Laneways Precinct Lismore City Council’s Manager, Liveable and Active Communities, Tony Duffy, said the artworks would stand the test of time and like other public sculptures, would be embraced by the Lismore community and become genuine place markers and way finders long into the future.

Executive Director of Arts Northern Rivers Jane Fuller applauded Lismore City Council for commissioning local emerging and established artists for the project.

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

Of Camels & Freedom Day WOOHOO...’Leemo Cat’ back...and how joyous I feel. I have NOT be able to watch ‘Bluey’ or even any cat shows on our TV for 6 whole days. BUT NOW I CAN!! Blissy.

‘Mum Jane’ told me the storm last week hurt our NBN modem (whatever that is or means?) so we had no internet or phone landline. Mum told me to ‘suck it up’ ‘cos we can watch movies with on our DVD. Oh ‘whoppiedoo Magoo’. (NOT!) So she told me we would watch a movie called “Lawrence of Arabia” together. Oh, good Lord, save me. It was about a British Army Officer based in Cairo who spoke fluent Arabic. He was given the task of locating Prince Feisal, and was soon trotting over the desert on very niftily dressed camels. He, (not just the camels) wore fashionable head gear, floaty white garments and HE pointed and swung swords, guns or whatever with great enthusiasm. In time he was re-named “El Lawrence” and became a kinda Heroic famous persona (like Elvis) amongst the Howitat Tribes. With the encouragement of Prince Feisal, (VERY Royal) ‘El Lawrence’ and a crew of his Arab buddies crossed the “DESERT OF STONE” called the

Nefud, to sneak up on the Red Sea port of Aqaba to chuck out the Ottomans. It turned into a victory for the Arabs over the Ottoman Empire and was known as the Arab Revolt of World War 1. The victory forever changed the face of the Middle East. This held NONE interest to me so paws went into air and I fell asleep. Mum said it has always been one of her most favourite movies. (Hmm...As some of those battle scenes were very disconcerting, I hold some anxiety for her state of mind!) My research later had me wondering why all those people, instead of fighting, just didn’t slink off to Damascus and loll about under the date palms... errmmm...eating dates? Big question.

Anyhow, enuff of that. I haven’t seen my cat buddies ‘cos our town has been in another lockdown.

Crikey! Mum said there is much prattle happening about our COVID vaccination levels. She has had 2.

This means, from Oct. 11th, if so inclined, she can go to MANY places. Restaurants, Clubs, Movie Houses, Bowling Alleys (as if?) Coffee Shops, Bunnings, the Library, CWA Meetings, Op Shops etc. etc. As Mum generally only frequents Op Shops and The Library this is no big change.

HOWEVER, she is thrilled that she can ALSO go to the PUBLIC POOL in her new ‘togs’ and swim without her furry legs restricting her speed. (I rolled my eyes envisioning Mum doing anything ‘speedy’.) As usual, she read my thoughts and INFORMED ME, “Leems, my NEW togs are called SPEEDOS...

SO THERE...I shall be as swift as a shark!” Good Lord!!

A stalemate on that discussion is indeed in order. Nite with purrs, Leemo.

Call for Barilaro’s koala policy to go

By Tonia Dynan AN environmental lawyer has called for former John Barilaro’s ‘harmful’ koala policy to be thrown out after the deputy premier resigned last week.

Sue Higginson said now was the time to reinstate the Koala Habitat Protection State Environment Planning Policy.

“The one which was based on science and best practice planning law principles, the one we had before Barilaro tore

it up when he bullied and threatened the rest of the Parliament late last year,” Ms Higginson said.

“The koala policy we have now is really terrible for koalas. It serves Barilaro’s mates and his political purpose, which is now over.

“Our beautiful koalas will be extinct by 2050 if we don’t have laws and policies to protect them.

We have an extinction crisis upon us.”

In March this year, the NSW Liberals and Nationals have made a deal on koala protection

which gave more concessions to farmers after the issue threatened to tear the Coalition apart last year.

Tensions over koala policy reached breaking point last September when Nationals leader John Barilaro threatened a move to the crossbench over the Government’s proposed protections.

The Liberals struck an agreement with the Nationals which saw rural areas removed from the new State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) and

come under a new code.

It meant land zoned for farming or forestry would not be subject to the land clearing rules that were designed to protect koala habitat.

For months the state’s Liberal and National parties fought over new regulation of koala habitat, with the Nationals determined not to allow increased controls over critical habitat that was privately owned.

ABC Trailblazers program to showcase young regional leaders APPLICATIONS are now open for the ABC’s 2022 Trailblazers program, which showcases the stories of regional Australia’s brightest new leaders.

Trailblazers is an opportunity for people, aged from 18 to 28, who are driving positive social change projects in their regional communities, to have their work celebrated nationally.

Successful applicants receive a broad range of support that includes having their story told on the ABC, exclusive access to the Trailblazer Development Fund and mentoring programs to help empower young regional leaders to share

their stories and build their leadership capacity.

Past Trailblazer winner Sam Wilson from South West Victoria created Sober Mates, an educational community that explores regional Australia’s relationship with alcohol.

“This has been the most influential program I’ve done to bring Sober Mates to a larger audience and to build on what I have already created. I’m so thankful for the networks and resources this program gave me.”

Further support for the young regional leaders has been strengthened through the Trailblazer Development Fund.

These exclusive

grants have supported Trailblazers to expand their vision to make a difference in regional communities.

The ABC’s Director of Regional & Local, Judith Whelan, said the Trailblazers program was one of the ABC’s content partnerships she was most proud of.

“Seeing some of last year’s inspiring projects grow and strengthen, has been a joy. This has only been possible through the grants made available by the Sally Foundation and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and I thank them for it.

“We are seeing real impact and real change in those regional communities that have

benefited from when the Trailblazer first launched in 2017. Now, more regional communities – through the young leaders – have the opportunity to participate with the launch of Trailblazers 2022, and I look forward to seeing what great projects will come from it.”

Who can apply to be a Trailblazer?

Individuals and groups of up to three, aged 1828, who are initiating projects that create positive change in their communities.

Applications close on Wednesday, November 10. To apply, please visit abc.net.au/trailblazers.

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SISTABILITY ON A WINNING STREAK

BALLINA-based business Sistability – an NDIS registered domestic cleaning company, took out two awards in this year’s Ballina Shire Business Awards.

Sistability was recognised for Excellence in Small Business and its CEO and co-founder Jade Taylor won the award for Outstanding Business Leader – highlighting the tenacity and determination to succeed in the most challenging of times.

“I am so proud of my team. Being recognised as a business of excellence validates all the hard work that goes into running a business and proves that when you combine dedication, the right people, a thirst for knowledge and

personal growth, really anything is possible,” Ms Taylor said.

Sistability has made a big impact on one of the most vulnerable groups in our community - they’ve created a service specifically for Australians living with disability. From the booking process to staff training - everything is designed to meet their clients’ needs.

And the success shows that she is on the right path. From working out the back of her house in her home office at the beginning of the year, Jade has become an employer of 16 people providing important regional jobs. And as the mum of a little boy herself, she provides highly flexible part-time work opportunities to allow young mums get

back into the workforce.

Future plans involve becoming an employer of choice for the indigenous community.

As winners of the two awards, Sistability and Jade Taylor are excited to represent Ballina Shire as finalists in the Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards.

Sistability was created specifically for individuals and families living with disability.

After many years of struggling to find reliable and understanding domestic support services for members of their own families, Holi and Jade (co-founders) realised the best way forward was to create and build a company of their own.

EOI LAUNCHED FOR COFFS GOVT OFFICE HUB SITE THE NSW Government last week kicked off its search for a Coffs Harbour central business district site to develop into a new government workplace hub for more than 600 public sector workers.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the government was calling for Expressions of Interest to acquire land it could develop into 6900m2 of A-grade flexible workspace to

accommodate employees from across government.

“Establishing the Coffs Harbour workplace hub will inject $226 million into the economy and support about 480 jobs during the design and construction stages alone,” Mr Singh said.

The hub will see government tenancies consolidated into a single workplace, providing quality office accommodation for regional public sector

workers on par with their metro counterparts, and improving the customer experience.

It will also become home to a portion of the 400 Department of Regional NSW roles to be relocated to four regional centres, including Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Armidale and Queanbeyan, as part of the government’s drive to increase the number of public sector jobs in the regions.

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Wilsons River’s history being revived REVIVE the Northern Rivers recently received their first thousand in donations.

Last week, they donated $200 to Wilsons River Landcare so they can buy trees for an upcoming planting they are doing along the river.

Many of you may have heard the yarns spun by the older generations of locals in Lismore.

People still alive today can tell you when they could see the bottom of the Wilsons River as it meandered through the CBD. Accounts and research tell us that at one point the Wilsons at Lismore was 5m wide and 25m deep.

“Those days are gone now but there’s no reason why we can’t get back to that reality in the future,” a spokesperson said.

“And the easiest way to do it is planting trees.

Trees are particularly valuable for river health in the riparian zone across the Northern Rivers.

“Riparian basically just means ‘river’ and the trees that grow in this area are vitally important for a number of reasons.

“The obvious reason, and one you probably all know, is that they absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. But they also serve a number of other functions too.”

The spokesperson said trees in riparian zones also helped with riverbank stability.

“If you think about all those roots underground that we don’t see, they’re all helping to hold that bank in place and prevent boat-wash or flooding from removing the bank and further widening the river,” the spokesperson said.

“Trees and native shrubs like lomandra also help to capture excess water during rain events and hold that water in the soil instead of allowing it to runoff into our waterways.

“As you can probably imagine, a lot of the water runoff in the Northern Rivers isn’t as clean or chemical-free as we’d like – trees and other plants help to filter this water and prevent the rivers from becoming too polluted or subject to very high nutrient loads.

“Thanks to everyone who’s supported us so far. It’s thanks to you all that we can continue to make donations. We’d also like to recognise all the hard work undertaken by community via Wilsons River Landcare.

It’s not too late to revive the Wilsons River.”

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Headspace’s call for immediate action to safeguard mental health TO MARK headspace Day 2021, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation launched new research that found more than half of young Australians deal with personal problems on their own, rather than speak to someone (53%).

These worrying findings have sparked an urgent call from headspace for all young people to take small, everyday steps that support their mental health and wellbeing.

The headspace National Youth Mental Health Survey also found three in five young people feel there is still stigma around seeking help for a mental illness (61%).

headspace CEO Jason Trethowan says the events of the past 18 months have put added stress on the mental health and wellbeing of

many young people.

“We know young people have been disproportionately affected by this pandemic with major

changes to their study, home and social lives.

“That’s why we are so concerned that many young Australians continue dealing with their problems on their own instead of reaching out for help.

“We want young people to know there is always someone you can talk to – be it a trusted adult in your life, a friend, a family member or a service like headspace.

You don’t need to go it alone.”

Mr Trethowan says it’s never been more important for young people to implement health habits that support mental health.

“Just as we’ve

implemented physical health measures to protect against Covid-19, there are small steps we can take to support our mental health.

“Small steps might include going to bed and waking up at the same time each day to create a sense of routine.

You might schedule a lunchtime walk or a phone call with a loved one. You might allocate an hour of the day where you do something for yourself like trying out a new recipe or listening to music you love.

“These steps might seem simple, but they’re the first things to go when times get hard.

“Young people are

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Students set to strike for climate action STUDENTS from across the Northern Rivers are busy organizing Lismore’s next school strike in support of climate action, which will take place on Friday, October 15.

However, because of Covid restrictions, they’re choosing to strike at home over Zoom rather than assembling for a mass protest.

“The pandemic won’t stop us,” says 16-yearold Will Black, a Year 11 student at Alstonville High School.

“Whether we’re striking in our bedrooms or on the streets, we will make our voices heard and we will make sure politicians who refuse to follow climate science are afraid of us”.

The students say they’re striking because communities across the Northern Rivers, particularly First Nations people, rural people and those living in floodprone areas like Lismore, will be among the most impacted by climate change, which the latest United Nations IPCC report asserts will cause more extreme weather events like floods, droughts and bushfires if left unaddressed.

Lismore Year 9 student Hilde Andreasen says one of the reasons she’s striking is because she remembers when her school, Trinity Catholic College, was flooded in 2017.

“The 2017 floods directly affected my family because it was my brother’s final year at school and he lost a ridiculous amount of his work, and all the resources Trinity had for HSC students, in the flood.” she said.

“I don’t know why someone would look at what happened here and not fight for climate justice. My home is not going to be liveable soon, let alone my school.”

In response to views expressed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that “kids should go to school” and stop striking for climate action, Ms Andreasen said: “How am I supposed to ‘stay in school’ if everything is underwater?”

Nimbin Year 9 student Mally Luka-Ryall cited the Black Summer bushfires as a reason for their support for the school strike.

“In the summer of 2019-2020, when bushfires were all over the country, we were living in an inaccessible bushfire-prone area. We evacuated for a few days, but we were fortunate enough to have kept our house. It’s sad to think that so many other communities weren’t as

lucky, and that bushfire seasons will only get more dangerous.”

“Seeing things like the UN climate report, which ranked Australia last in climate action, is really scary.

“The October 15 strike is a chance to make our MPs and other leaders hear that we are angry with their inaction. We are sick of our future being put at risk.”

Local students will be striking from school by staying at home

on Friday, October 15 and joining a virtual climate rally over Zoom at 11am where they’ll spend the day contacting politicians including Scott Morrison and Kevin Hogan and demanding bolder action on climate change.

Supporters of all ages are welcome at the virtual rally and can sign up to attend at bit. ly/ss4clismore or on the School Strike 4 Climate Lismore’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

International recognition for Tweed River management TWEED Shire Council has been recognised as one of three top leaders in global river management at the prestigious 21st Thiess International Riverprize for its work on the Tweed River.

Council was shortlisted as one of three finalists in the prize, which was awarded to the Africa Sand Dam Foundation for its work on the Thwake River in southeastern Kenya.

The other finalist was Friends of the Chicago River for their work on the Chicago River in the United States.

Established in 1999, the Thiess International Riverprize is awarded by the International River Foundation and recognises excellence in river management, restoration and building river resilience.

Some of the key elements for success in Riverprize include partnerships and collaboration, a wholeof-system and integrated approach, river leadership, embracing and piloting innovation, and adaptive, ecosystembased projects.

Council has been working with a broad range of partners for more than 30 years on projects to increase the health of the Tweed

River, following a series of devastating fish kills in the late 1980s.

Council’s river management program looks at all aspects of the river, from fish and platypus habitat to water quality and projects that support top order predators such as dolphins and osprey.

Council also provides drinking water and wastewater services, and the facilities people use for river recreation.

Council’s Waterways Program Leader Tom Alletson said council also supported sustainable agriculture and the protection of flora and fauna throughout the catchment area.

“Tweed Shire Council is possibly unique around the world in having a government boundary that matches the river catchment boundary.

There are very few communities who have so much influence over and responsibility for a whole river system,” Mr Alletson said.

Mr Alletson said being recognised as a finalist in the International Riverprize was an endorsement of the program at the highest level.

“We are thrilled to be a finalist and this recognition reassures

us that we are doing the right things in the right way,” he said.

“The acknowledgement doesn’t mean we have done all we need to do to restore the river, or guarantee its healthy future. We must redouble our efforts to be prepared for the serious challenges of climate change which will seriously impact the Tweed River and all of the values that we derive from it.

“I hope that hearing this news, the Tweed community can reflect on how lucky we are to have a fairly healthy Tweed River, but also to realise how easy it would be for the health of the river to decline if we don’t support the people and projects that protect it.

“We are uniquely positioned to be a world leader in river

management. We have a prosperous and environmentally aware community, a government system with high levels of influence over all aspects of the waterways, and an ecosystem that is still, in most places, resilient and healthy. We need to show the world how it’s done because with this big head start if we can’t, then no-one can.”

The Thiess International Riverprize is awarded by the International River Foundation, a notfor-profit organisation that envisions a future where healthy, resilient rivers support thriving communities, ecosystems and economies.

Find out more about how council works to protect the Tweed River at tweed.nsw.gov.au/ rivers-creeks

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By Margaret Dekker THE annual late-spring storm season arrived with a whopping bang or two last Friday night

as an intense storm front - complete with threatening electrical activity – bore down across the Northern Rivers, signalling the start of the annual storm

season.

Late on Thursday, October 2, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning to residents of the north particularly

Grafton and Coffs Harbour for heavy rainfall and large hail which was later downgraded to a storm weather alert.

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Early blooming jacarandas reflect warming climate

By Tim Howard

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WHILE Grafton celebrated the green light for it’s iconic Jacaranda Festival, there were indications the festival will one day need a major change: the date.

Traditionally the celebration of all things purple takes place at the end of October and early in November, under a canopy of purple blossoms.

While the organisers like to stick to these dates to ensure we humans can make our plans, it appears the trees are changing their ways.

In recent year’s local jacaranda spotters have commented the first blooms seem to be coming earlier and earlier, but the flowers hold on, allowing the festival to conclude in a full purple panoply.

This year the flowers have started to come earlier still.

One of the most commented on early bloomers is the tree in Grafton’s Pound St, outside the Food Emporium.

Perhaps because it receives so much reflected light from nearby supermarket and the local library, it hits full bloom a full week or so earlier than most others.

Digital photography allows us to measure

how much sooner its blossoms are appearing.

In 2019, this tree was beginning to bloom on September 24.

Two years later, on the same date, it was much further advanced, almost in full bloom.

Other trees are also beginning to flower, at least a week or two ahead of when the first blossoms appeared just two years ago, This is not something confined to Grafton.

Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, decided this phenomenon, known as phenological shift, deserved more investigation.

In September each year, South Africa’s Gauteng province turns purple.

The cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria are well covered with trees – and jacarandas are a prominent part of this urban forest.

Jacarandas were introduced to Pretoria and later Johannesburg in the early 1800s, specifically as ornamentals to line the streets of the suburbs and central business districts.

Elderly residents who have lived in Gauteng their whole life remember jacarandas did not always flower in September.

In the 1920s and 1930s,

the trees only started to bloom in mid-November.

Gradually over the decades, the date of bloom has advanced through October to the early weeks of September.

One of the investigators, Jennifer Fitchett, wrote of their findings in The Conversation in July.

“We mined these sources to compile a list of flowering dates of jacaranda trees spanning 1927-2019,” she said.

“This record allowed us the chance to contribute to the global attempts at recording phenological shifts.

“The records confirmed the advance in flowering dates, and from these we quantified a mean rate of advance of 2.1 days per decade.

“We then explored the climatic drivers of this advance, by comparing the flowering dates to meteorological data from across Gauteng.

“The advance in flowering took place against a backdrop of warming temperatures, ranging from 0.1-0.2°C per decade for daily maximum temperatures and a more rapid 0.2-0.4°C per decade for daily minimum temperatures. Rainfall changes during this time were less uniform.”

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(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Heaven. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dating To Kill.

(2019, Mahv) 1.50 Talking Honey: Relationship Specials. (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

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

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross conserves rare plants.

8.30 Annika. (Premiere, Mav) DI Annika Strandhed returns to Glasgow, Scotland, to take charge of the Marine Homicide Unit.

9.20 Miniseries: Capital. (Ml, R) Part 4 of 4. Roger believes he is a victim of a miscarriage of justice.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

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7.35 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Curse Of The Pyramids. (PG) A look at the Pharaoh Sneferu.

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9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World. (2011, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Tropic Thunder. (2008, MA15+) 12.15am Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 1.15 The Horn. 2.15 Vanderpump Rules. 4.00 Pokémon.

4.30 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 4.50 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 The Big Bang Theory. Noon A Million Little Things. 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 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PG) 11.45 Big Bang.

12.10am Shopping. 1.40 Stephen Colbert. 2.35 Late Programs.

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. 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. 2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone.

4.00 The World. 5.00 Planet America.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Going Places. 11.00 Stockman’s Strategy. Noon MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1.35 Bamay. 2.00 Intune 08: The Flood Concert. 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 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Foreign Flavours. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 9.05 Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Swim Team. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Explore TV Viking.

11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Bargain Mansions. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 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.

10.55 Children’s Programs. 1pm Deadly 60. 1.30 The Crystal Maze. 2.20 The Zoo. 2.35 Dwight In Shining Armour. 3.00 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 Mystic.

5.25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir.

6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.40 What It’s Like. 7.00 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War. (2017, PG) 8.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Sword Art Online. 9.10 Radiant. 9.35 Close.

1pm Bake With Anna. 1.30 Kitchen Hero Feast.

2.00 Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust.

Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 8.30 Jamie’s Food Escapes. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

Greek Odyssey. 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 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.30 Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America. 10.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 11.40 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, October 16 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 Annika. (Mav, R) 1.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mdv, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.30 Landline.

5.10 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News.

1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour.

(R) 2.15 Happy Birthday Hubble. (PG, R) 3.25 Uncovering France’s Roman City. (PGv, R) 4.30 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer. (PG, R) 5.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup Day and Everest Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. 12.30 Surfing Australia TV. 1.00 Good Food Kitchen. 1.30 My Way. (Return) 2.00 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 3.00 Heart Of The Nation. (PGam) 4.00 Animal Embassy. (PGm, R) 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs 7.30 Escape Fishing.

(R) 8.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.00 The Dog House. (PGa, R) 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 5.00 News.

6.10 The Repair Shop. (R) Tim Weeks repairs an early phonograph.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) A councillor’s death prompts an election.

8.20 Shetland. (Mal, R) Convinced that McGuire is the key to cracking the case, Perez travels to Glasgow to track him down.

9.15 Fires. (Mal, R) Tash and Mott join the firefighting efforts in a beachside community on the south coast of NSW. 10.15 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson.

(PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.35 Dambusters With Dan Snow.

9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.20 MOVIE: Transit. (2018, Mal, R) 1.15 MOVIE: Destroyer. (2018, MA15+lsv, R) 3.25 Monty Python: Almost The Truth. (Mls, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Madls, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban.

(2004, PGhv, R) Harry Potter is being hunted. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

9.45 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand.

(2006, Mv, R) The discovery of a “cure” for mutation triggers a confrontation between opposing groups of mutants.

At the same time, Jean Grey, thought dead, returns as the “Phoenix”, causing potential problems for both sides. Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart.

12.00 Miniseries: Manhunt.

(Mlv, R) Part 1 of 3.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody.

(2018, Ml, R) Rami Malek.

10.15 The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story. (Mal, R) 12.00 Pearson. (Malv) 12.50 Rivals. (R) 1.20 Explore. (R) 1.30 A Current Affair. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Making It Australia.

The makers have three hours to create a comfort toy for children in need.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Ambulance. (Final) A busy night shift for the team begins with a call for a teenager who is stuck on a bus after dislocating their knee. Across the city, a crew helps a patient who is struggling to breathe but is reluctant to go to hospital.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The body of a murdered US Navy reservist is found by thieves in the midst of a robbery.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

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. 8.20 Live At The Apollo. 9.05 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.10 Ghosts. 10.40 This Time With Alan Partridge.

11.15 Would I Lie To You? 11.45 Unprotected Sets.

12.10am Escape From The City. 1.05 Stevo And Mel’s Modern Love. 1.35 Review With Myles Barlow.

2.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Letterkenny. 2.05 The Eleven O’Clock. 2.20 Tattoo Age. 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.40 Celebrity Mastermind. 6.40 The Bee Whisperer. 7.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Jabbed! Inside Britain’s Vaccine Triumph. 9.30 The X-Files. Midnight Dateline. 12.30 Insight. 1.30 The Ceremony: Dominatrix Of France. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 9.00 Three Wide No Cover. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Our Town.

11.30 Weekender. Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Sydney Weekender. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 3.00 MOVIE: Oh, God! You Devil.

(1984, PG) 5.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup Day and Everest Day. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Crufts Dog Show. 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 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 MOVIE: Miss Robin Hood. (1952) 1.20pm MOVIE: Operation Bullshine. (1959) 3.05 MOVIE: Follow That Dream. (1962) 5.20 MOVIE: Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: The Secret Invasion. (1964, M) 11.45 Embarrassing Bodies. 1am TV Shop.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round.

Japan v Australia. Replay. Noon Young Talent Time Unmasked. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 One Strange Rock. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Truck Hunters. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 CSI. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.45pm Radiant. 3.10 Sailor Moon Crystal.

3.35 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.40 What It’s Like. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am What We Did On Our Holiday. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.35 Traffic. (1971, French) 9.30 The Silver Brumby.

(1993, PG) 11.15 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 12.50pm Dying To Survive. (2018, M, Mandarin) 3.00 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 4.35 The Little Witch. (2018, PG) 6.30 A Monster Calls. (2016, PG) 8.30 The Godfather: Part III. (1990, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars. 2.00 The Food Dude. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars.

3.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 2.

Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 3. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 MOVIE: Enter The Dragon. (1973, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.40pm Malcolm. 2.10 Liquid Science. 3.10 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Death Race.

(2008, MA15+) 11.30 Malcolm. Midnight Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.00 Mexican Dynasties. 2.00 Social Fabric. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 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 To Be Advised. 2pm The Neighborhood. 3.00 Friends.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 The Conners.

10.45 Nancy Drew. 11.45 The Big Bang Theory.

12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Nancy Drew. 2.35 A Million Little Things. 3.30 Friends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2.30pm Landline. 3.00 ABC News.

3.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 ABC News Regional.

7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Australian Story.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Movin’ To The Country.

10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Cook Like An Italian. 1.00 Bake With Anna. 1.30 Nadia’s Family Feasts. 2.30 Rhodes Across Italy. 3.30 No Passport Required.

4.35 Gourmet Express. 5.30 How To Cook. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 7.00 Born To Cook. 7.30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 8.35 Ainsley’s Food We Love.

9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. 2.00 Cricket. NT Twenty20. Replay. 5.00 Indian Country Today. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Going Places. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Sheep. (2006, MA15+) 10.00 MOVIE: Undercover Brother. (2002, M) 11.30 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 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 News.

11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News.

1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News.

3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News.

6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 17 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 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R) 3.30 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Secrets Of The Museum. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. The Women’s Tour. H’lights. 4.00 The Unsung Heroes Of Apollo 11. (PG, R) 5.35 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, 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.

1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 5. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.30 Fishing Aust.

12.00 Watersport. Ocean Thunder. Highlights.

1.00 MOVIE: I.Q. (1994, G, R) 3.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGl, R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.10 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled.

4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (Final, PGls) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Restoration Australia: Signalmans.

8.40 Fires. (Ml) Tash and Mott escort some locals.

9.35 We Hunt Together. (Malsv) 10.20 Les Norton. (Final, Mls, R) 11.10 Talking Heads. (Ml, R) 11.45 Sherlock. (Mav, R) 1.15 Gatwick: The Last Chance Hotel. (Madl, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. (Mal, R) 4.55 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Central Station. (M) 8.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (M) 9.30 Life Of Earth From Space. (R) 10.25 Love Me As I Am: Untold Australia. (PGa, R) 11.25 How “Mad” Are You? (PGa, R) 12.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.25 Ghosthunter. (Mal, R) 3.10 Cocaine: Living With The Cartels. (MA15+ad, R) 4.05 Huang’s World. (Mls, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize.

(R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Vanishing. (Return) A look at the disappearance of Melissa Caddick.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A nervous man says he is visiting his wife.

8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml) American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles try to build a race car for Ford so they can defeat Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal.

11.45 The Blacklist. (MA15+v) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 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: Night Run. (Ma) A look at the murder of Antonio Clements.

11.00 Cold Case: New Leads Wanted. (Mav, R) 11.50 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.05 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia.

(PGl) Celebrities face their first elimination.

9.10 CSI: Vegas. (M) Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle help a former colleague who is implicated in tampering with evidence. Maxine and the rest of the CSI team investigate the murder of a couple slain on their wedding day.

10.10 FBI. (M) A private club is implicated in bombings.

11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 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: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. 9.30 MOVIE: The Six: Titanic’s Last Secret. (2020, PG) 10.35 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. 11.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.25am Unprotected Sets. 12.45 In The Long Run. 1.10 Fresh Blood. 1.30 Review With Myles Barlow. 2.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Danny’s House. 1.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.10 Ancient Aliens. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.20 The Point. 4.50 What’s The Catch With Matthew Evans. 5.55 Underground Worlds. 6.45 Planet Expedition. 7.40 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 8.30 The Tesla Files. 9.15 Criminal Planet. 10.10 Dark Side Of The Ring Confidential. 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Caravan & Camping WA. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 My Road To Adventure. 1.30 DVine Living. 2.00 My Road To Adventure. 2.30 Escape To The Country.

3.30 MOVIE: Grand Prix. (1966, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 MOVIE: The Floating Dutchman. (1952, PG) 1.20pm MOVIE: It’s In The Air. (1938) 3.05 MOVIE: Apache. (1954) 5.00 MOVIE: The Sons Of Katie Elder. (1965, PG) 7.30 Agatha Raisin. 8.30 MOVIE: From Russia With Love. (1963, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Reel Action. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 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 Truck Hunters. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Star Trek: Discovery. 10.25 NCIS: LA. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.25pm Play Your Pets Right. 2.40 Wow That’s Amazing. 3.00 MythBusters Junior. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.40 What It’s Like. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 9.05 The Fairly OddParents. 9.30 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage.

10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Monster Calls. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 The Little Witch.

(2018, PG) 9.20 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 10.45 Traffic. (1971, French) 12.35pm The Heist Of The Century. (2020, M, Spanish) 2.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 4.30 The Silver Brumby.

(1993, PG) 6.15 Loving. (2016, PG) 8.30 Desierto.

(2015, MA15+, Spanish) 10.10 The Past. (2013, M, French) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Million Dollar Catch. 7.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 8.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 4. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. 1.30pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Pawn Stars.

5.30 MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 MOVIE: My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip.

(2019) 9.15 Children’s Programs. 1.45pm Rivals. 2.15 Surfing Australia TV. 2.45 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 3.45 Race Across The World. 5.00 MOVIE: Major Payne. (1995, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Bumblebee.

(2018, M) 11.30 Malcolm. Midnight Race Across The World. 1.15 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Conners. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 To Be Advised. 1.30pm The Conners. 2.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PG) 3.40 The Conners. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Q+A Highlights.

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 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 The Bright Side. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Ainsley’s Food We Love. 12.30pm Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 1.30 Nigella Bites. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Plat Du Tour. 6.30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia.

7.00 India Unplated. 7.30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure. 8.35 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 9.45 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.45pm Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 3.

Highlights. 1.15 Soccer. Serie A. Highlights. 3.00 Football. NTFL Women’s. Grand Final. 4.15 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. Highlights. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Artefact. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 First Australians. 8.40 Etched In Bone. 10.00 Sasquatch’n. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 House Hunters Reno. Noon Worst To First.

1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 2.00 Good Food Kitchen. 2.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 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, October 18 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 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.10 Escape From The City. (PG, 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 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Inside Central Station. (M, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 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: Murdered At 17. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PG, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

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. (Final) 10.05 Road To Now. (Final, Ma, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R) 11.35 Step Into Paradise. (Maln, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time.

2.05 We Hunt Together. (Malsv, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 The Queen At War. (PG) 8.30 Saved By A Stranger. (M) 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Bosch. (Malsv) 11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Mals) 1.50 Deep State. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Huang’s World. (Mal, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (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. (PGa) 7.30 SAS: Hell Week. (Premiere, M) Australians try to pass SAS selection.

9.00 MOVIE: Anna. (2019, MA15+av) A young girl unleashes her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared government assassins. Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren.

11.30 The Goldbergs. (Return, PG) 12.00 God Friended Me. (PG, R) Miles tries to help Joy. 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.45 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.45 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) 10.55 Nine News Late.

11.25 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 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.

7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia.

Celebrities tackle a mystery box.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panelists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 Just For Laughs Uncut.

(MA15+als) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

10.00 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) 10.30 To Be Advised.

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. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. 9.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.45 Escape From The City. 12.40am 30 Rock. 1.25 Reno 911! 1.50 Squinters. 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon MOVIE: Capricorn One. (1978, PG) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.45 Front Up. 3.15 Chefs’ Line. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 RocKwiz. 7.10 Jeopardy!

7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.15 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. 12.20am Adam Looking For Eve. 1.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 My Road To Adventure. 11.00 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 MOVIE: Blazing Saddles. (1974, M) 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 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Agatha Raisin. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Explore. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970, PG) 5.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: Goldfinger. (1964, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Demolition Down Under. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 NCIS. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 2.20 Children’s Programs. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie.

4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.40 What It’s Like. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.50 The Fairly OddParents. 9.15 Find Me In Paris.

9.40 Rage. 10.40 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Traffic.

Continued. (1971, French) 6.20 The Silver Brumby.

(1993, PG) 8.05 Loving. (2016, PG) 10.20 Feel The Beat. (2018, M, Swedish) Noon The Little Witch.

(2018, PG) 1.55 A Monster Calls. (2016, PG) 3.55 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 5.20 Fame.

(2009, PG) 7.35 The Wife. (2017, M) 9.30 Suspiria.

(2018, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. 5.45 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.30 A Football Life. 12.30pm Weird, True And Freaky. 1.30 So You Think You’d Survive?

2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Storage Wars Canada. 3.30 Down East Dickering. 4.30 7th Gear. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 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 Revenant. (2016, MA15+) 11.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. Midnight State Of Affairs. 1.00 Westside.

2.00 Vanderpump Rules. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Conners. 7.00 Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 10.30 The Unicorn.

11.00 The Neighborhood. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 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 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide.

3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business.

4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 9.35 Greater Mekong. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Foreign Flavours. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Other Side Of The Rock. 7.20 News. 7.30 Road Open. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman.

8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Cold Justice.

10.20 News. 10.30 Te Ao With Moana. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Building Alaska. 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: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 Good Bones.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Selling The Big Easy. 11.00 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 Parliament Live. 3.15 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, October 19 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 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.10 Escape From The City. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.15 The Story Of The Songs. (R) 3.10 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Queen’s Children.

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

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

12.00 MOVIE: A Trick Of The Mind. (2006, Mv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (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 The Block. (PG, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Good Food Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury.

8.30 Big Deal. (Ml) 9.25 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Q+A. (R) 12.10 China Tonight. (Final, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time.

1.40 Midsomer Murders. (Mdv, R) 3.10 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 Great Canadian Railway Journeys. (R) 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Before We Die. (Return, Mdlv) 12.40 The A Word. (Mas, R) 4.05 Huang’s World. (Malsv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (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. (PGav) 7.30 SAS: Hell Week. (M) The remaining recruits are hit hard.

9.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (Premiere, PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The SWAT team searches for an abducted teen.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12.00 The Real Dirty Dancing. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.45 Love Island Australia. (Mls) The adventurous singles continue their quest to find a romantic match in northern NSW. 9.45 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 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.

7.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PG) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they match dogs to their new families.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.35 NCIS: Los Angeles. The team takes on the case of an elderly veteran who was the victim of a hate crime.

11.35 The Project. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show.

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. 10.00 Emma! 10.15 Children’s Programs.

7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.40 This Time With Alan Partridge. 10.10 Frayed. 10.55 Doctor Who. 11.45 In The Long Run. 12.10am Sick Of It. 12.30 Please Like Me. 1.00 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 1.20 30 Rock. 2.05 Reno 911! 2.25 Squinters. 2.55 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Gymnastics. FIG World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 2.00 Fubar: The Age Of The Computer.

2.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.40 Chefs’ Line.

3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia.

5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Alone. 9.45 Stacey Dooley: Back On The Psych Ward. (Premiere) 10.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon MOVIE: Fallen. (1998, M) 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 Without A Trace.

12.30am M*A*S*H. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cowboy. (1965, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Thunderball. (1965, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 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: The Last Stand. (2013, MA15+) 4.15 Elementary. 5.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 2.20 Children’s Programs. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie.

4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.40 What It’s Like. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 9.05 The Fairly OddParents. 9.30 Find Me In Paris.

9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Kirikou And The Sorceress. Continued. (1998) 7.10 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 8.55 Fame. (2009, PG) 11.10 The Past. (2013, M, French) 1.30pm Loving.

(2016, PG) 3.45 The Thief Of Bagdad. (1940, PG) 5.45 The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 7.45 Experimenter. (2015, M) 9.30 A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. (2014, MA15+, Farsi) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Weird, True And Freaky.

1.00 So You Think You’d Survive? 2.00 Pawn Stars.

2.30 Storage Wars: TX. 3.00 Storage Wars Canada.

3.30 Fish’n With Mates. 4.00 The Mike & Cole Show. 4.30 Down East Dickering. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad.

10.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 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: Ghost In The Shell. (2017, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Life. (2017, MA15+) 11.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. Midnight State Of Affairs. 1.00 Westside. 2.10 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 The King Of Queens. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 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 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 China Tonight. (Final) 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.25 7.30.

10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Giada Entertains.

8.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Africa. 8.30 John Torode’s Korean Food Tour. 9.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Marn Grook. 2.35 Transcendent. 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 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Living Black. 8.30 Ghosts Of Ole Miss. 9.30 Long Distance Revolutionary. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Garage Gold. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Selling The Big Easy. 2.00 Renovate Or Rebuild.

3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 Restoration Man. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 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 Parliament Live. 3.15 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, October 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Don’t Stop The Music. (R) 11.00 The Repair Shop. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Press Club.

1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.

(R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Queen’s Children. (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: Fatal Flatline. (2020, Mav) 2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, 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 The Block. (PG, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Customs. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Making It Australia. (R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen.

9.05 Frayed. (MA15+l) 9.55 Back. (MA15+l, R) 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Mls, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Parliament. 1.35 You See Monsters.

(Mal, R) 2.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Mls, 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 Australia’s Health Revolution. (M) Part 2 of 3.

8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Support Bubble. (M) An elderly man snaps his ankle in two places.

9.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. (Malsv) Part 3 of 4.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa) 12.05 The Killing. (Mlsv, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+anv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Highway Patrol: Dreadful Drivers. (PGl) Counts down 10 of the worst drivers.

8.30 America’s Got Talent. Acts perform in front of a panel of judges hoping to prove they have what it takes to become a star.

9.30 The Rookie. (Madv) John and Tim hope they can de-escalate a drug war before any innocent lives are lost.

11.30 Chicago Fire. (Mv) 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. (PG) 8.40 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.40 Botched. (MA15+ahlmn) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer. (MA15+, R) 12.05 Pearson. (Malv) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

(Return) Brooke Blurton embarks on a journey to find true love among a group of eligible male and female suitors.

9.00 Bull. (Ma) TAC’s defence strategy for a client on is compromised when Bull experiences emotional turmoil.

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

12.00 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. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works.

9.00 Step Into Paradise. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.10 Restoration Australia. 12.10am Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. 1.10 30 Rock. 1.55 Reno 911! 2.15 Squinters. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Counter Space. 1.30 When The Wind Changes. 1.50 Rise Up. 2.40 Chefs’ Line. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: HIV: The Neglected Pandemic. (2021, M) 10.10 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. 11.15 News. 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 MOVIE: The Omega Man. (1971, M) 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 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.50 A Touch Of Frost. 11.00 Bones. 2am Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives.

2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise.

(1951) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: You Only Live Twice. (1967, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Destination Dessert. 8.30 iFish. 9.00 One Strange Rock. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 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 48 Hours. 3.10 NCIS. 4.05 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.40pm Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Perfect Candidate. Continued. (2019, PG, Arabic) 7.55 Stanley Ka Dabba. (2011, PG, Hindi) 9.40 The Thief Of Bagdad. (1940, PG) 11.40 Fanny’s Journey.

(2016, M, French) 1.30pm Fame. (2009, PG) 3.45 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 5.30 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 7.35 Still Alice. (2014, M) 9.30 Nina Forever. (2015, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Hard Knocks. 1.30 The Mike & Cole Show. 2.00 7th Gear. 3.00 Storage Wars Canada. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Down East Dickering. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.30 Fat Pizza: Back In Business. 9.10 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 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: Robin Hood: Men In Tights.

(1993, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978, M) Midnight State Of Affairs.

1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.50 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 A Million Little Things. 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 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 Capital Hill.

2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 China Tonight. (Final) 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 License To Grill. 8.30 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque. 9.00 Food Safari Fire.

9.30 Greater Mekong. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm African American: Many Rivers To Cross.

3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Brass Against The Odds. 7.25 News. 7.35 The Casketeers. 8.05 Wellington Paranormal. 8.35 Living Black. 9.05 Red Earth Uncovered. 9.35 NITV News Update. 9.45 Skindigenous. 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 12.30pm Building Off The Grid. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Restoration Man. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Town.

9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Island Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

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 Parliament Live. 3.15 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.

THURSDAY, October 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 11.00 Kumi’s Japan. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz.

(PG, R) 1.25 How Extra. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.10 Escape From The City. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.15 The Story Of The Songs. (PGal, R) 3.10 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Railways.

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Drew Peterson: Untouchable. (2012, Masv, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PG, R) 1.00 Travel Guides. (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. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 8.35 Q+A. 9.35 Secrets Of The Museum.

10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (PG, R) 12.15 Parliament. 1.15 Miniseries: Capital. (Ml, R) 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (PG, R) 3.00 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 Coastal Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.35 Billion Pound Bond Street. (PG) 9.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. (Malsv) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 12.10 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+alsv) 2.05 The Name Of The Rose. (MA15+s, R) 4.05 Huang’s World. (Mls, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (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. (PGav) 8.30 America’s Got Talent. As the auditions continue, a variety of acts perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges, including Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, hoping to prove they have what it takes to become a star.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) Kidd helps a mysterious caller.

12.00 Black-ish. (PGa) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Ma) 8.30 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.30 Love Island Australia Afterparty.

(MA15+als) Hosted by Abbie Chatfield.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Reported Missing. (Ma, R) 11.45 The Fix. (Mv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

Brooke Blurton continues her journey to find true love among a group of eligible male and female suitors.

8.30 Gogglebox. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Blue Bloods.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show.

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. 10.00 Emma! 10.15 Children’s Programs.

7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 Gruen.

10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 You Can’t Ask That. 11.40 MOVIE: The Six: Titanic’s Last Secret. (2020, PG) 12.40am Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation.

1.35 30 Rock. 2.20 Reno 911! 2.40 Squinters. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Replay.

1.40 Hustle. 2.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.40 Chefs’ Line. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (Final) 10.00 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 10.55 The Feed. 11.25 News. 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Million Dollar Minute. 12.30 MOVIE: Bullitt. (1968, M) 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 Father Brown. 12.50am M*A*S*H. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

(1969, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 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 MacGyver.

12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 NCIS. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.40pm Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who Extra. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents.

9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 White Tuft, The Little Beaver.

(2008) 10.30 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 12.10pm The Other Side Of Hope. (2017, M, Finnish) 2.00 The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 4.00 Stanley Ka Dabba. (2011, PG, Hindi) 5.45 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 7.45 The Fountain. (2006, M) 9.30 Marrowbone. (2018, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Weird, True And Freaky.

1.00 So You Think You’d Survive? 2.00 Pawn Stars.

2.30 Storage Wars: TX. 3.00 Storage Wars Canada.

4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Down East Dickering.

5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.30 Holey Moley USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid. 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 Survivor 41. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

(2015, M) 11.10 World’s Worst Flights. 12.10am 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 A Million Little Things. 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 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide.

3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business.

4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Our Food, Our Family. 8.00 India Unplated. 8.30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia. 9.00 Late Programs

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Chefs’ Line.

6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 I Am Numamurdirdi. 7.20 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 The Point. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Home Town. 1.00 Good Food Kitchen. 1.30 Garage Gold. 2.00 Island Life. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 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 Special: Arts And Crafts.

10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 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 Parliament Live. 3.15 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.

The Northern Rivers Times October 14, 2021

35 REAL ESTATE NEWS

Regional NSW is in desperate need of help to address a growing housing crisis The just-released report (October 1) from the NSW Regional Housing Taskforce confirms what many community service organisations based in the country have been saying – COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of people moving out of cities and this has had a severe impact on regional housing.

Tony Davies, CEO of the not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, said he was encouraged that NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes would ‘look forward to receiving the taskforce’s detailed recommendations in October’.

“Regional communities are crying out for help,” Mr Davies said. “We have a rapidly expanding homeless population, we have women and children sleeping in cars, we have regional people receiving no fault evictions because landlords can get higher rents from city refugees.

“We have essential workers like

end ‘land banking’ – when privately owned blocks approved for development remain empty for years. You use it or you lose it.”

schoolteachers, nurses and police officers struggling to find affordable accommodation in our regions. We hope that the NSW government will act swiftly on the recommendations of the taskforce.”

Mr Davies said Social Futures proposes several solutions to relieve housing pressures in regional areas, including: REFORM TENANCY LAWS: “If the state government reforms tenancy law

reforms, the balance between the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords can be re-adjusted and we will see fewer no-fault evictions, leading to long-term tenants losing their homes and ending up on the street,” Mr Davies said.

INVEST IN SOCIAL HOUSING: “Social Futures is also calling for more investment in social housing to take pressure off an over-heated private market. On the Far North

Coast we want the state government to commit to building at least 100 social housing properties each year for 10 years,” he said.

CHANGE REGULATIONS FOR COUNCILS: “We also want State Local Government regulations changed so that more tiny homes or mobile homes can be put on private land and rented.

Social Futures is now building 12 smallfootprint, -loft-style homes in Lismore that

are just for one person because there is a severe shortage of smaller housing in the Northern Rivers and even though there are more and more one and two person households in this region – no one is building homes for that market.”

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Byron, Brunswick Heads and surrounds saw the highest median house price increase over 15 months across the NSW North Coast •

Average median house price increase across NSW North Coast regions was 16.6% • Sale days on the market declined by an average of 30% • Investors can expect the highest rental yield in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour, at upwards of 4% Regions across the NSW North Coast are feeling the impact of the property boom, with house prices over the past 15 months rising by at least 10 per cent, and the number of sales days on the market falling by an average of 30 per cent. Richmond Valley - Coastal (encapsulating Byron, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, and surrounds) recorded the highest median house price growth between June 2020 and August 2021 at 27.3 per cent, while Port Macquarie had the lowest growth, however, still substantial with double digit increases.

Now, a property expert predicts market pressure over the next 12 months will remain intense and the North Coast regions will continue to outperform our capital cities in 2022.

The findings come from a new Market Pressure Review Report by datadriven buyer’s agency InvestorKit for the NSW North Coast regions. The full report can be found here: investorkit.com.au/ whitepaper/nsw-northcoast-market-pressurereview InvestorKit analysed eight Statistical

Areas Level 3 (SA3) regions[ across the NSW coast – including Gosford, Wyong, Lake Macquarie - East, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Richmond Valley - Coastal – and its key market pressure indicators to demonstrate the changes in sales and rental prices and stock levels, speed of sales and other changes between June 2020 and August 2021.

Market pressure indicators refer to median price, sale days on the market, monthly listings, monthly sale volume, vendor discounting, vacancy rates, rents, and yields. The higher the market pressure, the greater the short-term capital growth and rental price growth.

The report found that Richmond Valley Coastal, which includes the towns of Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Byron, Bangalow, Woodburn, Evans Head, and surrounds, experienced the highest increase in median house prices, at 27.3 per cent, while Port Macquarie had a 10.2 per cent increase – the lowest among the eight regions.

With total monthly listings declining 38 per cent over the 12 months to the end of July 2021, the number of days a property has been on the market has also fallen significantly, averaging 30 per cent. Vacancy rates are also sitting at alarming levels, like many regions, at less than one per cent. At the same time, monthly sales volumes continue to grow

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Investors can expect a medium-level rental yield of 3.5 per cent in Gosford.

Arjun Paliwal, Head of Research and founder of InvestorKit

across the eight regions, with Gosford (31.3 per cent) and Wyong (25.3 per cent) the best performers.

Arjun Paliwal, Head of Research and founder of InvestorKit, says: “Property market pressure for the NSW northern coastal markets is currently some of the highest in the country; good news for those already in the market but problematic for prospective buyers due to the extremely high competition. Like the sales market, rental data in the NSW North Coast is reflecting similar intense market pressures.

Among those renting, we can expect to see a surge in rental pricing and demand, which is already sitting at crisis levels.

However, investors can expect a healthy gross rental yield for most of the coastal cities of around 4 per cent, but this will fall closer to the major hubs of Sydney.

“There are many factors contributing to this market pressure, including historically low cash rates, greater access to credits and owner-occupier finance take up, localised job market strengths and recovery, government spending/stimulus, higher household savings ratios, flexibility of working

from home, years of low investor activity reducing supply, and changing lifestyle preferences.

We expect that market pressure over the next 12 months will remain intense, sales and rental pricing will continue to surge, and the North Coast regions will continue to outperform our capital cities over 2022.”

Gosford Gosford’s median house price has been growing strongly since September 2020, with an 18.4 per cent increase over the last 12 months. Despite the decline in the number of new listings, monthly sales volumes continue to grow since last June.

Rentals are also seeing higher demand in Gosford, with the average number of monthly listings down 28.7 per cent over the past year.

Wyong The median price in Wyong has increased by 16.7 per cent over the last 12 months, and there has been a 40.3 per cent reduction in the average number of days for sale on the market. With vacancy rates sitting at a very low 0.3 per cent, Wyong SA3 region is facing a rental crisis. During early 2021, Wyong saw

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Lake Macquarie - East Since the second quarter of 2020, the median price in Lake Macquarie - East has been rising strongly, a total 13.7 per cent increase over the last 12 months. The number of days listings have been on the market has also declined 31.3 per cent. As a result, market pressure continues to intensify in the region due to declining volumes of new listings and higher monthly sales volumes.

Newcastle The median property price in Newcastle has increased 15.3 per cent over the last 12 months.

Those looking to invest in the region can expect a 3.5 per cent rental yield, with the number of monthly rental listings in the region declining 21 per cent over the past year contributing to a high-pressure rental market.

Port Stephens Port Stephens has experienced a 10.7 per cent rise in median prices in the region, while the average days on the market for sale has fallen 29.8 per cent. The average number of rental listings has declined 40.6 per cent over the past year. Investors can expect a health rental yield of 3.5 per cent as rental market pressure increases.

Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie saw the lowest median price increase across all the eight regions, at 10.2 per cent. However, investors in the region can expect strong rental yields upwards of four (4) per cent. The average monthly number of retinal listings has been declining since June 2020, down 35.3 per cent.

Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour has experienced one of the highest median price rises, at 21 per cent over the past 12 months.

However, its rental market is facing increased pressure, with listings declining 31.8 per cent.

As a result, investors can expect to see an upwards of four (4) per cent rental yield in Coffs Harbour.

This is very exciting and rare, as most coastal locations don’t see these healthy rental yields.

Richmond Valley Coastal The SA3 region known as Richmond Valley Coastal, encompassing Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Byron, Bangalow, Woodburn, Evans Head, and surrounds, saw the highest median price increase of 27.3 per cent.

While the number of new listings continues to decline, the monthly sales volume has been rising since mid-2020, reaching the peak in July 2021, which has resulted in further intensifying market pressure. The rental market is also facing pressure, with the number of listings down 37.1 per cent over the past year.

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ROADMAP GIVES CERTAINTY TO BUSINESS The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW says confirmation of the three phases of reopening for NSW is a positive step that will provide much needed certainty to business.

The Government has announced rules which will determine what can and can’t happen as the population reaches 70 and 80% double vaccination rates, as well as when liberties apply to all residents, irrespective of vaccination status.

Business NSW Regional Manager Jane Laverty

“It’s been an uncertain time for many businesses with lots of confusion about which businesses will be able to open and under what rules,” said Business NSW Regional Manager Jane Laverty.

“The release of the Public Health Orders in coming days will reconfirm that the onus will be on individuals to do the right thing and abide by the rules,” Mrs Laverty said.

“Business owners can’t be expected to also act as security guards, so long as they have a COVIDSafe plan and appropriate registration in place at their entry, they can get on with the business of being in business.

“The Premier has confirmed that 11 October is the day we will likely reopen at 70%

double vaccination rate, which we are calling #backtobusiness day, because it will be a real celebration of being able to visit our favourite businesses again and to celebrate what we’ve missed over the past few months.

“A number of greater freedoms will come into place at the 80% double vaccination rate, which on current trends could be as soon as 25 October.

“Businesses will be able to operate under a one person per four square metre rule, with certain caps in place on numbers, depending on the type of industry and whether customers are gathering inside our outdoors.

“It won’t be until 1 December that vaccination status is not a factor – meaning businesses will be able to operate under a one person per 2 square metre rule, as opposed to one person per 4 square metres up until then.

“This is an important step for the business recovery in NSW, as the state looks to bounce back as quickly as possible from the ravages of the pandemic,” Mrs Laverty said.

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Farm brings Germany to the table SUMMERLAND Farm is inviting everyone to join them for their premier Oktoberfest event.

On Saturday, October 16, the farm is opening the restaurant exclusively at 6.30pm for a hearty banquet feast.

They’ve sourced a selection of delicious German-style beers to complement the fully loaded menu of German delights.

House-made beef goulash, beer and onion-braised bratwurst, spaetzle and all the traditional trimmings, and finishing off with a delightful Bavarian cream dessert.

Tickets are limited and can be booked at www. summerlandfarm.com. au.

Cost is $60 per person, with a minimum booking of two.

THE NIMBIN PERFORMANCE POETRY WORLD CUP TO PROCEED THE Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup 2021 is being planned for October 30-31 at the Nimbin School of Arts.

Each poet will have eight minutes of poetry with four heats throughout the day on the Saturday and two semi-finals on Sunday morning.

The grand final will be held on the Sunday evening.

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FREE CLASSROOM EXCURSIONS WITH AG PACKS

Students will soon get a hands-on farm experience in the classrooms with NSW Farmers set to launch Ag Packs as part of the popular Kids to Farms Program.

The program, which is funded by the Australian Government, aims to give every child in NSW two educational interactions with the agricultural sector before they are 12.

NSW Farmers has partnered with producers across the state to provide a diverse range of farm experiences for primary-school aged students, and now the paddock is coming into the classroom.

“We know that 59 per cent of students learn what they know about food and fibre production from their

teachers,” NSW Farmers President James Jackson said.

“We cannot underestimate the importance of our primary teachers in supporting our kids to engage with the agricultural industry.”

The Ag Packs are available for free to all NSW Primary schools and contain everything needed to run several experiments or activities, including pots, seeds, and soil samples.

All ages are catered for with different levels of difficulty. Each pack is curriculum-linked and comes with student workbooks and a teacher guide. All you need to supply is curiosity and a sense of fun!

The Kids to Farms initiative provides a critical awareness

raising opportunity and adds to the broader industry engagement opportunities, such as with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia, in expanding access to and interest in further study in high schools.

“With agriculture part of the NSW Curriculum, we’re happy to help teachers provide a hands-on, interactive experience of Australia’s food and fibre production,” NSW Farmers President James Jackson said.

“Whether a child is in the middle of Sydney or up on the far north coast, they will be able to get a hands-on look at how farmers feed and clothe the nation.”

The Ag Packs can be ordered now by visiting kidstofarms.com.au/ag-packs

Have your say on future of farming

The state’s leading agricultural association has put out the call for members and nonmembers alike to have their say on the future of farming.

NSW Farmers has partnered with the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre and the University of New England with a survey that seeks to understand how we can grow the NSW agriculture sector to $30 billion in output by 2030.

Agriculture is a major part of the state’s economy, contributing more than $12 billion in 2020 alone. NSW Farmers is working with a range of stakeholders – from farmers to industry bodies and government – to set the sector on a bold growth trajectory and essentially double its productivity by 2030.

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barriers might be, but a big part of preparing for the future is hearing from the people we represent: farmers.”

NSW Farmers has identified a number of issues that need to be addressed in seeking to achieve 30 by 30, including resilience, research and development, valueadding, infrastructure, biosecurity, technology, and water and land use planning.

“These are some of the headline areas of potential change in the decade ahead, and they each stand to influence the sector’s growth,” Mr Martin said.

“We want to hear directly from our state’s farmers on what they think the helpers and hindrances will be moving forward as the agriculture sector seeks to expand its productivity.”

President Xavier Martin said there were a number of opportunities to grow our farming sector over the next decade as we pursue the ambitious ‘30 by 30’ target.

“This survey is an opportunity for farmers to have their say on the sector’s future, and we urge them to be engaged in this exciting period for agriculture,” Mr Martin said.

“We’ve had a favourable turn in seasonal conditions that have presented many short-term opportunities for the sector, and nationally agriculture is expected to grow a whopping $73 billion worth of produce this financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.

“Looking longer term, we know roughly what the opportunities and

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR BLACK SUMMER Last chance to apply for Black Summer bushfire grants Eligible communities that don’t yet have their applications in to share in the Australian Government’s $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program have one day to do so.

National Recovery and Resilience Agency Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC is urging eligible communities to get their grants program applications in by close of business on 6 October.

With Daylight Saving time, this means the following cut-off times apply: • Queensland – 4pm, 6 October • South Australia – 4:30pm, 6 October • NSW/Vic/Tas/ACT – 5pm, 6 October Mr Stone reminded communities that grant amounts can range from $20,000 to $10 million for projects in local government areas that were disasterdeclared for the 2019-20 bushfires.

“Community groups, businesses and councils can all apply,” Mr Stone

said.

“The deadline has already been extended an extra month to give people more time to apply, but this is now the absolute deadline so we can get money out the door soon. “

The Australian Government has made $2.8 billion available in support towards recovery from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, with $2.4 billion already spent to get people back on their

feet.

The federal funds spent so far on bushfire recovery, alongside some co-contributions from the states and territories, has delivered: • 200,000 recovery payments and allowances to individuals • 27,000 grants and loans to small business and primary producers (jointly funded) • 88,000 payments to assist back to school costs • 3,200 payments to volunteer firefighters (jointly

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Australian red meat positioned strongly in the global market Key points: • In 2019–20, Australia’s red meat and livestock industry turnover was $69.9 billion, up 5% on revised 2018–19 figures • In 2019–20, the Australian red meat and livestock industry employed approximately 445,000 people • Australia is the largest sheep meat exporter and second largest beef exporter, behind Brazil • Red meat and livestock exports totalled approximately $18.4 billion in 2019–20, an increase of 11% year on year and 23% higher than 2015–16 levels • Over the past 20 years, total global consumption of meat has been steadily increasing at an average annual rate of 1% for beef, 2% for sheep meat, 1% for pork, and 5% for poultry.

The Australian red meat and livestock industry’s ability to adapt and respond to significant challenges over the past 12 months has positioned the sector strongly in the global market, according to the State of the Industry

Report 2021, produced

by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and released today.

The report provides an overview of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry, including figures on production, consumption, exports, the economic significance of the industry, attitudes to red meat and key issue snapshots.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the red meat and livestock industry is of great importance to Australia.

“The industry has demonstrated resilience over the past few years dealing with drought, floods, bushfires and now COVID.” “And this report is a great reflection of the beef, sheep and goat industry’s sheer determination of continuing to get on with the job of producing the world’s best livestock.

“The entire red meat industry is critical to regional Australia with 90 per cent of the 445,000 employees living in regional locations.

“The Australian

Government continues to stand by the industry, providing matching research and development funding to Meat and Livestock Australia and working closely with the industry on market access and development opportunities.”

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Managing Director Jason Strong said overall Australia’s red meat and livestock industry was in fantastic shape with minimal disruptions through the global pandemic thanks to years of innovation and hard

work from red meat producers.

“Over many years we have worked on improving what we do, building relationships and diversifying our red meat markets which meant as the impact of the global pandemic arose, we were able to ride it out with minimal disruptions to export volumes and values, especially relative to other industries,” Mr Strong said.

“Much of the commentary about consumers declining commitment to red meat is overblown and out of

sector.

“We have made some good progress under the outgoing leadership team, and we have found Mr Perrottet and Mr Toole to be good listeners on issues that matter to farmers,” Mr Jackson said.

“However, there are a number of issues that require urgent attention, and we will be seeking

meetings with them as soon as possible.

“The harvest worker shortage is top of mind not only for farmers but many in our regional and rural communities, and if it’s not resolved it will cost everyone dearly.”

Retired Deputy Premier John Barilaro was thanked for his contribution to pushing

forward on pro-farming issues, and Mr Jackson said Mr Toole needed to continue those efforts.

“Land use conflict and the proposed property tax reforms are two big issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later,” Mr Jackson said.

“We also need to look to any barriers that will hold back the

context. Australian red meat continues to be recognised as a highquality protein of choice across the globe.

“We have a premium product with a firstrate reputation that consumers are willing to pay top dollar for which puts us in a unique position and allows the industry to strive towards the ambitious goal to double the value of red meat sales by 2030.

“Our job is to find the most discerning consumers both here and around the world and make sure they continue to be excited to eat our product - getting people comfortable with the fact that Australian red meat is a high value, premium product should remain our focus. The combination of both value and consumption volumes contribute to the success of our industry.

“It is crucial that the red meat and livestock industry continues to unite right across the supply chain to further improve the productivity and profitability of the entire sector. We have a very exciting future ahead.”

Chance for reset with new leadership The state’s lead farming organisation says the new Premier and Deputy Premier have an opportunity to secure a better deal for agriculture.

NSW Farmers President James Jackson congratulated NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Deputy Premier Paul Toole on winning their leadership

ballots this week and welcomed the chance to build the agricultural

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MORE SUPPORT FOR CONTRACTORS IN BUMPER HARVEST

Harvest contractors will be able to use the 11 freight-friendly testing sites designed to keep freight moving and drivers COVIDsafe under the latest measure the NSW Government is rolling out to support the industry through a bumper harvest.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said allowing harvest contractors to get tested at the pop-up sites alongside truckies and other freight workers would help harvest crews move safely across NSW and interstate, despite the challenges of COVID-19.

“These testing sites have proven invaluable in helping the freight industry meet the challenges of the pandemic, with more than 100,000 tests carried out across all our testing sites since we opened the first one more than 12 months ago, and a 1,679 per cent increase in testing since the beginning of June alone,” Mr Toole said.

“Currently, we are seeing an average of 1600 tests performed each day.

“We’re now expanding access to allow harvest contractors and their

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pilot vehicle crews to get tested at these 11 sites located along key freight routes. This will help them meet border entry COVID-19 testing requirements of neighbouring states as they take off what is shaping up to be a record crop.

“This will also be the first harvest that all road train operators can access the entire length of the Newell Highway, unlocking big efficiency gains for the movement of freight from border to border.”

Mr Toole said it was just one of the ways the

REGIONAL RACING BACK ON TRACK The NSW Government has welcomed the return of crowds of up to 5,000 people to regional racecourses and tracks as the state strengthens its commitment to economic recovery.

Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation and Minister responsible for Racing Kevin Anderson said racing in NSW has led the way when it comes to operating through COVID-19 and now fans of

Government was making it easier to move grain more efficiently.

“Producers and freight operators will also benefit from the Grain Harvest Management Scheme, which was introduced as a drought recovery initiative and allows for an additional five per cent weight on loads to boost efficiencies right across the state.

“This is on top of the six-month extension of the NSW Government’s Farm Gate Access Network pilot, bolstering end-to-end transport access from the farm

all three codes can once again make their way trackside for live entertainment.

“The three racing codes should be commended for the way they operated during the COVID pandemic, and it is fantastic to see crowds now returning to the track,” Mr Anderson said.

“As NSW races towards our vaccination targets and restrictions ease, the NSW Government is focused on supporting industries which provide valuable jobs and

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gate to market in six pilot local government areas across the State, cutting red-tape for farmers and transport operators by reducing the need for access permits.”

Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the NSW Government was implementing more help for farmers to source the workforce they need for another bumper harvest.

“Primary producers are still getting back on their feet following the worst drought in our history, and border closures have made that recovery even harder,” Mr Marshall

economic stimulus.

“Racing is the backbone of many regional communities and supported crucial jobs right throughout the pandemic. For many towns, the annual race day is so much more than just a punt with mates, it’s a day out for the family and a chance to see old friends.

“Race meets also bring very welcome economic stimulus to town and I know many communities are looking forward to welcoming tourist dollars in their tills as soon as it

said.

“The freer movement of harvest contractors is an important step in helping industry overcome the COVIDexacerbated workforce shortage, and this will ensure grain travels from the receiver sites to the market as safely and efficiently as possible.

“Higher Productivity Vehicle access to priority grain sites including in Parkes, Lockhart and Calleen will also be made available again through the drought recovery permits and temporary mapped access arrangements.

is safe to do so.”

Mr Anderson said the NSW Government has provided record funding to the thoroughbred, greyhound, and harness racing industries to make them even stronger as they recover from COVID-19.

“The NSW Government invested record amounts of funding to support the racing industry over the past 12 months, including $67 million to upgrade regional racetracks.

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“This measure will complement our existing and incoming support steps, including subsidised hotel quarantine, the arrival of more than 2,000 foreign workers, as well as our upcoming East Coast Task Force discussions.”

NSW Farmers president James Jackson welcomed the announcement and said allowing harvest contractors to use the freight-friendly testing sites would be a big help during harvest.

“Our members have been telling us the border restrictions and labour shortage are big concerns, and I want to thank the NSW Government for listening to NSW Farmers on this issue,” Mr Jackson said.

“When you’ve had great growing conditions like these you really need to pull out all the stops to get those crops off, and it’s good to see our state government stepping up.

“It’s really important everyone does their part – getting vaccinated, getting tested, and getting on with business.”

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of millions of dollars for the greyhound industry to use on capital investment. and invested $4.2 million for the construction of a new harness racing training centre in Bathurst and assistance to rehome former harness racing horses,” Mr Anderson said.

“The racing industry provides significant stimulus to regional communities, creating tens of thousands of jobs and injecting billions of dollars into to the state’s economy. This support from the NSW Government

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GRASS FIRES A CONCERN THIS BUSH FIRE SEASON Grass and crop fires are the greatest concern for the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), with the official bushfire season across NSW underway.

After spending two months assisting with wildfires burning in the northern hemisphere, the 737 Large Air Tanker (LAT), ‘Marie Bashir’, has returned to NSW, and will be ready to assist firefighters to save lives and properties here, as part of the RFS aerial fleet.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers AFSM joined local firefighters to conduct a controlled burn at Varroville today to demonstrate how quickly grass fires can develop and spread.

“Since the LAT first touched down in NSW in August 2019 as a permanent addition to the RFS arsenal, she has assisted firefighters to save homes and lives across the NSW as well as assisting interstate and internationally,” Mr Elliott said.

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“Despite COVID-19 impacting almost every facet of our lives, our incredible firefighters have worked tirelessly to prepare for this bushfire season, and I urge communities to do the same,” Mr Elliott said.

Commissioner Rogers said the higher-than-

average rainfall over winter has seen an increase in growth of grass and crops, particularly in regional parts of the state.

“Our helicopters will be strategically placed in regional locations, as we anticipate a greater risk of grass fires burning in our regions this year,” Commissioner Rogers said.

“Grass fires move very fast and are particularly difficult to contain. It’s important that everyone has a plan in place and

know what they will do if threatened by fire.

“Our aviation fleet is ready to assist firefighters across NSW and we urge communities to be equally as prepared.

There can never be a fire truck at every home, so everyone needs to have a plan in place,” Commissioner Rogers said.

The NSW Government has committed more than $480 million over four years to improve the state’s preparedness and response to bushfires and

support our firefighters, including: • $69.3 million for an additional 420 new fire trucks and 140 refurbished trucks and vehicles.

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The official bush fire season commenced on 1 October 2021 and runs through to 31 March 2022.

Urgent call for on-farm quarantine NSW Farmers has joined the National Farmers Federation (NFF) in calling for on-farm quarantine arrangements to alleviate urgent worker shortages.

In New South Wales, mandatory hotel quarantine is creating a bottleneck the agriculture sector cannot afford to face as it scrambles to get workers to farms in time for summer harvests.

The proposal from the lead farming organisations is for a limited pilot of on-farm quarantine for 200 agricultural workers from low-risk countries, to begin once 70 per cent of the adult population is vaccinated. If successful, the pilot could be rolled out state- or nation-wide.

“The hotel quarantine system in NSW is causing unnecessary delays to

the timely movement of workers to farms,” NSW Farmers President James Jackson said.

“The availability of hotel quarantine places in NSW is limited and further constrained by Sydney’s disproportionately high intake of returning residents.

“We acknowledge the subsidy the NSW Government has put in

place to halve the cost of hotel quarantine applicable to agricultural workers, but the cost remains prohibitive to many farm enterprises, particularly the smaller ones.”

With the majority of NSW residents now vaccinated, and the nation learning to live with COVID, NSW Farmers and the NFF believe a streamlined on-farm

model can be delivered at substantially less than the cost of hotel quarantine while effectively managing COVID risk.

“After years of drought, our farmers are finally facing the prospect of record-breaking harvests,” Mr Jackson said.

“Labour shortages are the main barrier standing in their way, so we need as many tools as possible to

get harvests off the ground.

“For us, on-farm quarantine is a no-brainer that could improve the likelihood of workers reaching Australia in time for harvests.”

A letter co-signed by NSW Farmers and the NFF has been sent to the state and federal governments, and their respective ministers.

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Local Cattle Market Reports

LISMORE 150 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday. It was a typical September yarding with quality ranging from very good to very plain.

Heavy vealers/yearlings sold to butchers & feedlotters $4.80 to $5.45/kg for returns of $1,470 to $1,869.

Patsie Bromley’s Charolais X yearlings $4.80, sold at slightly cheaper rates. $1,869.

The small number of cows on offer sold to good Allan & Loraine Tickles Simmental X steer $5.10, competition from meat operators and restockers with $1,862. prices ranging from $2.56 to $3.50/kg.

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GRAFTON THERE were 196 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 5th October 2021. A small yarding this week, apart from a good line of bullocks, the quality was low making it hard for an accurate quote on some categories. Even though not all processors operated bullocks sold to a very good market, to see a top of 417.2c/kg and consistently making over 400c/kg.

The cow market was cheaper compared to recent weeks, the lack of numbers being a contributor.

Young cattle were hard to quote due to the low quality and numbers. Sale Highlights include: A/c AL Clark sold Charolais Cross Steers 514.2c/kg averaged 321.3kg - $1,651.87 p/hd.

A/c Gary & Cathy Irons sold a Shorthorn Cow 384.2c/kg weighed 700kg - $2,689.40.

A/c GJ Llowarch sold Santa Cross Cows 363.2c/kg averaged 510kg - $1,852.32 p/hd.

A/c Robert Blanch sold an Angus Vealer Steer

522.2c/kg weighed 325kg - $1,697.15.

A/c S & T Elks sold Angus Vealer Steers 628.2c/kg averaged 210kg - $1,319.22 p/hd.

A/c AL Clark sold Charolais Vealer Heifers 640.2c/kg averaged 158.3kg - $1,013.65 p/hd.

A/c A Giles sold an Angus Vealer Heifer 638.2c/kg weighed 195kg - $1,244.49.

up to 250kg averaging 573.8c/kg and topping their category at 784.2c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 448.6c/kg and reached a top of 584.2c/kg.

Bull prices saw a slight drop this week with 10 head sold reaching a top of 340.0c/kg and average of 294.4c/kg and 665kg.

Steer prices were firm to cheaper with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 659.7c/kg and reaching a top price of 838.2c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 497.5c/kg and topped their market at 656.2c/kg.

Vealer prices saw a drop this week with 167 head yarded. Lighter vealer up to 250kg averaged 595.9c/kg and reached a top of 802.2c/kg. Heavier

vealer over 250kg averaged 483.6c/kg with a top price of 620.0c/kg.

T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer held their monthly store sale on Friday 8 October with 924 head sold. Heifers reached a top of 748.2c/kg and averaged 587.5c/kg and 228kg. Steers averaged 576.9c/kg and 293kg with a top price of 842.2c/ kg. Cows achieved a top return of $2,040.00 whilst Cows & Calves reached $3,600.00.

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CASINO AGENTS yarded a total of 509 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 6 October. The smaller yarding consisted of a good supply of young cattle and cows were in fair numbers.

Quality of the young cattle was mixed with several lines of well bred cattle suitable for restockers and backgrounders, however there were a few more plain and crossbred cattle throughout the sale.

Cow prices were back this week averaging 328.7c/kg and reaching a top price of 390.2c/kg. 1 head sold for a top return of $2,626.16. Heifer prices were firm to easier this week with lighter heifers

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Aries Mar21 21 - Apr ARIES MAR - APR 19 20 In your relationship you’re facing a tense time. That’s partly due to you feeling uncertain and rather vulnerable. Try to prevent any arguments by making time for each other, listening to what your partner has to say, and being more sensitive to each other’s wishes. But it’s certainly just as important to express your own wishes; importantly, without complaining. Overly confident in the way you express yourself, you run the risk of alienating people with your unthinking attitude towards them. You’re totally preoccupied with matters that are important to you and concern you alone, and therefore appear very demanding. A far more diplomatic approach is required, make your request in an appropriately polite way and you’re less likely to cause offense. Always treat others the way you want to be treated yourself and create a stressfree environment for all.

Taurus Apr - May TAURUS APR 2021 - MAY 20 21 It’s difficult for you to control your irritability with your partner it seems you’re ready to take every opportunity to argue with them. For the person that loves you, your conduct is a real turn off. You should try, by any conceivable means, to control your anger and be more open to a possible compromise. Otherwise it’s likely that your relationship could be seriously at risk. You are capable of being extremely productive and making a success of whatever you do. However be careful of over-reacting if you feel threatened; you tend to respond badtemperedly or even insensitively. Hold yourself back if confronted and refrain from making enemies or from the temptation to deliberately provoke others, behavior like this is very unproductive and likely to cause you unwanted problems. Step back from time to time and use your energy both purposefully and thoughtfully!

GEMINI MAYMay 21 - JUNE Gemini 22 - 20 June 23 The Gods of love and romance seem to be sitting on your shoulder this week and Cupid is ready to literally shoot off a zillion arrows. If you’re single you can rejoice over any new found romance. If you’re in a relationship, you shouldn’t give in to such temptations. Why not play a little game with your lover by flirting with strangers; this is bound to spice up your love life. Where ever you go and whoever you meet you’re able to imbue others with your good mood and enthusiasm, as well as assist them in any way that is required. You find nothing is in the least daunting – take this opportunity to deal with outstanding issues both past and present. Make sure you think of creating outcomes that are of benefit to you once in a while! Look out for opportunities that may be on the horizon, if single romance is more likely, who knows; maybe new prospects in love open up.

Cancer Jun - Jul CANCER JUN 21 -24JULY 22 22 You encounter difficulties due to your lack of consideration. You feel rather passionate; a quickie is certainly exciting, but not recommended all the time. If you’re able to slightly curb your enthusiasm, the thrill of anticipation makes it worthwhile; give your partner pleasure from sustained love making as well. If single, you need to relax; control your lust and passion. You encounter difficulties due to your lack of consideration. You feel rather passionate; a quickie is certainly exciting, but not recommended all the time. If you’re able to slightly curb your enthusiasm, the thrill of anticipation makes it worthwhile; give your partner pleasure from sustained love making as well. If single, you need to relax; control your lust and passion.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 You’re getting on very well with those you care about most and it appears you have a lot of positive influence on other people you meet as well. Even if from time to time, you and your lover seem to disagree, you’re both able to easily find compromises. Make sure that the romantic side of your relationship is not being overlooked or even completely forgotten. You’re keyed up, enthusiastic and feel able to accomplish everything you set out to achieve. If you are striving for more professional responsibility, show others what you are capable of, demonstrate your abilities, it’s easy to realize your goals without unsettling those who may previously have felt threatened by your ambition.

Your opinions are acknowledged and the ideas you have on almost any matter accepted. This applies to all discussions; you’re able to convince others of your point of view.

Virgo Aug2324 - Sep VIRGO AUG - SEP 22 22 Your enhanced self–confidence makes you charming; you’re sparkling and have an almost mysterious sex appeal. Your assured presence when you venture out in public has the effect of turning you into the focus of everybody’s attention. If you have a partner you discover new facets of being together that make you feel extremely good about yourself and your lover. You’re careful and show persistence when dealing with problems.

Your increased vitality and improved self-confidence has positive effects on everyone you meet. You’re able to complete any new tasks either alone or as part of a team. As expected, the suggestions you make are acceptable to others who tend to agree with you. Use this influence to achieve your desires, remain steadfast, true to your aims and they’re likely to be met with approval by those people in your life that matter most to you.

LIBRA SEP - OCT 22 23 Libra Sep2323 - Oct You feel extremely keyed up but not always able to put your energy to use in a positive way. Approaching tasks too hastily, without thinking them through can lead to repercussions and unexpected consequences. Therefore, you should think thoroughly about how to approach tasks and while working on the solutions, don’t hesitate to accept a help from colleagues. Try handling your additional energy with some caution. If you‘re not careful you might become involved in endless conversations that completely waste your time. Focus on projects that are not likely to risk upsetting people that you will probably need in the future. For example, campaigning against your boss will probably be draining and challenging and therefore it may be better to use your surplus energy doing some healthy exercise. Again, the general rule is: Everything in moderation.

Scorpio Oct2324- NOV - Nov SCORPIO OCT 21 20 Being fair-minded about your own interests and those of your lover will bring about mutual respect; especially if you live in a long-term relationship, you’re able to make the necessary compromises that will stand the test of time. If you’re single the chances of success are good too, thanks to your confident appearance you make a lasting impression on those you meet. Asserting yourself in a meaningful and pleasant manner you’re able to motivate others and if need be respond positively to those who seek your advice. Your reserves of energy stand you in good stead and as long as you prioritize what is important you are likely to succeed. Such an unwavering approach earns you the respect and support of those close to you. You’re able to pay attention to detail, not demand too much, accomplish what you set out to achieve and take full responsibility for the outcome.

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 This could be a great week for your love life. Whether you’re bringing new thinking into an existing relationship or if you’re single you begin a new relationship – the driving force for this positive change is you! But you need to have a healthy sense of reality. Don’t expect to have unrealistic encounters, or your lover to make an extra special effort, just for your sake alone! You inspire others with your ideas and plans, your cool, calm and collected approach wins people over and they have little reason to refuse the advances or suggestions you make. Proposals you put forward at work are also met with a favorable response and colleagues, previously difficult to deal with, are willing to listen.

Take this opportunity to develop new strategies you can implement in future, that provide you with a foundation to overcome any tough times that may possible lie ahead of you.

Capricorn CAPRICORN DECDec 22 - 22 JAN-19Jan 20 Concerning your love life – get ready for a surprise! It’s definitely time for you to be excited about what’s coming up. One thing is really clear; you certainly won’t be bored during the time that’s approaching.

Admittedly, your current relationships can be quite confusing. However, remain cool-headed and make sure you try to make the best of any unexpected changes. You possess a higher than usual level of pent up anger that needs dealing with in a constructive way, if you don’t want to suffer from the consequences.

Ease up on the talking and avoid putting others on the defensive. If you require help from others be more patient and diplomatic in the way you approach them.

Even if you personally feel on top form , be prepared to take things at a more leisurely pace otherwise you may suffer setbacks from unnecessarily taking on far more than you able to handle.

AQUARIUS janJan 20 - 21 feb-18Feb 19 Aquarius In your love life all options are open and available. If you already have a partner or are still looking for one, you’ll be able to win them over with your sensual qualities and experience a great deal of pleasure together. Energy and harmony will be readily available to you, as well as endurance and self-control. Enjoy the affectionate time you spend in such a loving embrace. Clearly you are more than cable of expressing your needs and requirements to others. You know what you want and cleverly are able to bring about the outcome you desire. Especially professionally, you’re paving the way for new responsibilities or even a promotion. Your relationships and love life improve immeasurably too, with invitations and proposals making life seem a bit of a whirl. Any physical activities are less of an effort than usual. Put your sneakers and do the exercise you enjoy most.

PiscesFEB Feb PISCES 19 -20MAR- Mar 20 21 Concentrate on what is really important, namely your lover or if single - someone you desire! Do not to bring work related issues into your love life. Instead find relaxation and pleasure by snuggling up together or giving each other a comforting massage. Tensions can easily be resolved by lovemaking! Be prepared to make the extra effort when you know it’s needed. Practice more selfrestraint, far too easily you feel you’re deliberately provoked, even over the slightest matters. Without warning your excess energy erupts in a bad temper.

Obviously this isn’t acceptable to those you know, self-discipline and compromise is essential. Such relentless behavior results in problems both at home and at work. Watch out that these excesses don’t become a noticeable feature in other areas of your life. You need to be more self-aware and make sure that it doesn’t.

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IN MEMORIAM 53 Death Notice

MILLS, FRANCIS LEO “FRANK”

Passed away peacefully with family at his side.

Much loved husband of Jean (dec’d) and Judy.

Loved father of Bill, Therese (dec’d), Lorraine, Anthony and Paul.

Loved Pop of Liam, Phoebe, Renee, Abby, Sophie, Shellie, Tim, Scarlett, Christian, Leon, Jayde, Gene and Jeremy.

Loved great grandfather of Aoife, Reuben, Jeremy, Gabriella, Oscar, Penelope, Tully, Harrison and Finnegan.

A private funeral for immediate family will be held.

A memorial Service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at Kohinur Hall at a later date

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Lily ARMSTRONG 14.05.1934 – 29.09.2021

Passed away peacefully, at Florence Price Gardens Ballina, surrounded by her loving family, aged 87 years.

Loved and loving mother & mother in-law of Stephen, Ellen & Jamie, Bradley, Linda & Peter.

Cherished Grandma Lily to her grandchildren Ryan, Taylor, Kody, and Damon.

Loved sister of Iris (Dec’d), Theo (Dec’d), Laurie (Dec’d), Lurlie (Dec’d), Vida and Malcolm, and their families.

Special friend of Marion & David Roberts and their children.

In keeping with the family’s wishes a private family service has been held.

Those wishing to view the service may do so via the following YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2ukjkcBvrPg ALL AREAS

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KING, Allan Arthur

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IAN DAVID GRAY 3-10-1957 ~ 6-10-2021

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BENNETT, DARRYL JAMES Passed away suddenly on 2nd October, 2021 at his Casino home.

Aged 77 Years.

Husband of Meryl.

Much loved father & father-in-law of Scott & Karen, Brett & Lucie, and Michelle.

Dear Poppy of his 6 Grandchildren.

Loved brother of Trevor, Allen, Rex, Wayne and Gayle and their partners.

Loved and sadly missed by all the Bennett & Davis families.

Rest in Peace Due to current Covid restrictions, Darryl’s funeral service will be held by invitation only this MONDAY 18th October, 2021 commencing at 11.00am in The Arentz Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 41 Walker Street, Casino followed by a private burial.

Livestreaming will be available at the following link:

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Maximum Chapel capacity 50 fully vaccinated guests ONLY. Current Public Health Orders demand proof of double vaccination before entering our premises.

Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

Ensure social distancing is maintained at all times.

Masks are mandatory.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian.

Late of Lawrence Dearly loved Husband of Evol.

Much loved Father to Amanda and Trevor and Father-in-law to David and Maree.

Loved Grandfather to Simon, Andrea, Melista, and Selwyn.

Passed away peacefully 1 October 2021 AGED 81 YEARS

Much loved husband of Colleen and devoted father to Carrie and Rick, Nathan and Sophie, Erin and Chris, Chris and Abby and grandchildren, Cooper, Casey, Brydie, Bailey, Lacie, and our precious angel Teddy.

Respected teacher to many at Casino Public School for over 30 years.

Gone surfing in the sky.

As per Ian’s wishes, a private service has taken place.

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NICHOLLS, KEVIN MICHAEL Passed away peacefully at Casino Memorial Hospital on Monday 4th October 2021, with his family by his side.

Aged 84 years.

Much loved husband and best friend of Rita.

Loving Dad & father-in-law of Murray, Nicole, and Tony & Delwyn (both decd) and their families.

Devoted Pop of Catherine and Heidi.

Loved and sadly missed by all his friends and family.

Rest in Peace Due to Covid Restrictions a private service has been held.

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RYAN Colin George

22.11.1931 – 2.10.2021

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Troy, Graeme Thomas 30 June 1936 – 02 October 2021

Graeme Thomas Troy, late of Tullera passed away peacefully on Saturday 02 October.

Dearly loved Husband of Jean (dec.)

Adored Father and Father-in-law of John & Kerrie and Karen & Trevor.

Cherished Grandfather of Monique, Brianna, Nicholas, Chloe, Natasha and Bradley.

Loving Great-grandfather of Zarlie and Ryder.

Loved Brother of Fay, Barry, Mark and Margaret.

Funeral Details: St Matthew’s Anglican Church 37 James Street Dunoon With a burial afterwards at Dunoon Lawn Cemetery Due to Covid Restrictions the Church Service will be limited to 35 Fully Vaccinated people and the Cemetery afterwards will be limited to 100 Fully Vaccinated people.

Please register your intended attendance by emailing karen. troysmith@gmail.com ASAP Date: Friday 15 October 2021 Time: 10:30am

Passed away peacefully, at Caroona Kalina Goonellabah,

aged 89 years.

Loved and loving husband of Shirley for 62 years.

Adored father and father-in-law of James, Patricia, and Vanessa & Ross Restall.

Cherished Pa to his grandchildren Ben, Daniel (Dec.), Jemma and Brooke.

Loved by his ex-daughter-in-law Leonie.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret & Bill (dec.) Rhodes.

Lindsay & Kathy Sinclair, and Frances Willoughby & John Blackwell.

Loved Uncle of their families.

The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to management and staff at Caroona Kalina for their care of Colin during his time of residence.

In keeping with the family’s wishes a private family cremation service will be held on Thursday 14th October at 12:00pm.

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Patricia Muriel Gill (Pat) Born 03/11/1929 Passed - 31/08/2021

of 8 Cypress Street. Evans Head, (Formally Casino).

Husband Neville (Deceased) Mother and mother in-law of Dianne Maher (husband Peter), Peter Gill (wife Sandra), Trevor Gill (wife Dana), Suzanne Gill & Mark Gill (wife Helen).

Grand Children - Angie & Joshua Gill, Daniel & Troy Gill, Simon & Martin Gill, Michael & Matthew Gill, Great Great Grandmother of – Lily & Cody, Rodger, Dustin & Aurora.

Mum, Nan, Nana, Pat sadly missed and will be in our hearts forever.

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LOCAL MARKETS BALLINA MARKET 3rd Sunday of the month.

BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

BANGALOW FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark.

BLUE KNOB FARMER’S MARKET 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. BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Saturdays 4pm till 9pm at Railway Park, Johnson Street CASINO GOLF CLUB MARKET 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

EVANS COMMUNITY MARKET 4th Saturday of the month at Evans Head RSL Club.

EVANS HEAD FARMERS MARKET Fridays 3-6pm at Surf Club Carpark.

KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET Saturday mornings at Stratheden Street, Kyogle.

LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET 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 MARKET 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.

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.

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting that was to be held on Sunday 17 October 2021 has been cancelled until further notice due to covid restrictions.

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. If you’re on a JobSeeker payment and 55 or older, it’s the ideal way to meet your mutual obligation requirements.

If you’re interested, phone us on 66281829 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 PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The next meeting of the Probus Club of Ballina Waters will be held at the Cherry Street Sports Club on Wednesday 20th October, commencing at 10.00 am. Members are reminded that new Covid-19 restrictions apply, including the requirement that proof of vaccination or a medical exemption be provided to the venue. Other functions for this month include a drinks and nibbles outing, and a luncheon on Friday 28th October.

This club is a mixed club, and men, women and couples are welcome and are invited to join this friendly social club. Further details are

available from the Secretary Faye on 66866585.

BALLINA COMMUNITY MARKET East Ballina Lions Club warmly welcome the community to the Ballina Community Market on Sunday 17th October at Canal Road Ballina at 7:00am to 1:00pm.

The Café Under the Trees is a great place to meet family and friends to relax and enjoy the Ballina Concert Band from 9:30am and live music all morning from Cameron a young Ballina musician. The Lions will have the BBQ hot and will be serving a full BBQ menu and their plated Lions Big Breakfast. Kerbside Coffee will have freshly brewed coffee and homemade snacks. The stalls will be offering a good variety of goods for sale and new stall holders are welcome with site fees only $15.

For enquiries and bookings please ring Wayne on 0410565477 or email ballinalionsmarket@gmail.com 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 NORTHERN RIVERS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Monday October 18th 10am until 12 noon at the Ballina Cherry Street Bowling Club - Men diagnosed or newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners or carers are most welcome to attend - Personal cancer stories are told giving all present a wonderful opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences - Enquiries phone Bob Corney 66281527 or 0400747630.

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

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58 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 MAHJONG 8TH OCTOBER 2021 Jan Rhodes 1, Joy Lowien 2, Sally Lowry 3, Janene Jarvis 4, Margaret Bryant 5, Coral Lavelle 6, Lorna Simpson 7, Diana Auret 8, June Greenaway, Gail McDonagh 9, Jenny Lang 11, Carol Meyer 12, Betty Penklis 13, Rosemary Russell 14, Shirley Atkinson 15, Gladys D’Anna 16, Pauline Kearney 17,Pam Farrell 18, Shirley Coleman 19, Bev Lasater 20, Wendy Thornton 21, Jan Boardman 22, Valda McLerie 23, Kath Hubbard 24,Lisa Wong 25, Jeanette Henwood 25, Jan Small 27, Shirley Henry 28, Jan Henley 29, June Grebert 30. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road.

Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am-1pm, by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Phone 0411719074.

BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9am until 12noon in our rooms on River Street. Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Officer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place.

Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9.00am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information. Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12.15pm. For more information please ring David 0473587412.

CASINO

CASINO

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 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 & B Elford.

CASINO LIONS FARMERS MARKET Casino Lions Farmers Market. Every Saturday from 8-11 at Crawford Square, South Casino. Visit our facebook page Casino Lions Farmers Market. Meet your local producers, support your local small businesses by buying local produce. Enjoy a day out with friends and family. Fresh Vegetables, Coffee, Local baked goods, Fresh Flowers direct from the

farm, Local Honey, Seasonal Fruits.

For more information please contact John or Frieda at 0498 001 257 or email at lionscfm@gmail.com

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 & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

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.

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 SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, Euchre.

We have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414625680.

CASINO COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. 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.

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

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information.

Check us out on Facebook.

CASINO EVENING CWA Meets first Thursday of the month.

Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799.

EVANS EVANSHEAD HEAD EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon at the Illawong Hotel. New members welcome.

Further info 0427825560.

GETUP PETITION TO “STOP IRON GATES! AN UNSUITABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR EVANS HEAD” An online petition has been launched for people wanting to express their opposition to the proposed “Iron Gates” development. It is proposed to build a large housing estate at an environmentally sensitive location on the Evans River Estuary.

Spokesperson, Ian Rankin said “this has been the latest chapter in a long running fight, against this bad idea”. The petition is authorised by the Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development Inc. “Covid restrictions mean we have to try new ways of reaching people”, Ian said. “In 2019 we could ask people to sign in person, this time we need to use an online petition.” Public submissions on the latest version of the Development Application (DA 2015/0096) close on Sunday 24 October 2021. The petition will run until the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) holds a public meeting to consider Richmond Valley Council’s assessment of the Development Application. “At this stage we do not know when the NRPP will meet to consider the RVC assessment report” said Ian. “Hopefully it won’t be over the Christmas holiday, we all deserve a good break this year.”

Evans Head is a tranquil coastal village, surrounded by National Parks and major Crown Land Reserves. It is a place that visitors love and outside of holiday times it has fewer than 3000 residents. It boasts wonderful natural landscapes, a safe, small-community atmosphere and a beautiful river. The Iron Gates

area is a precious and meaningful place of high cultural significance for traditional Bandjalang custodians and Aboriginal people of the wider Bundjalung Nation. It forms part of a landscape that tells a story.

If this development is built it will damage the opportunity for future generations to see, and understand, important parts of the world’s longest living culture.Link to Getup petition: https://me.getup.org. au/petitions/stop-iron-gates-anunsuitable-development-for-evanshead Media contact: Ian Rankin evansheadcharm@gmail.com 0406375968.

GRAFTON

GRAFTON

GRAFTON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We would love to welcome new members, come and see what we have to offer. Meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month. At the Grafton Masonic Centre, 104 Bacon St Grafton. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea. Our next bus trip will be to the Quota Craft and Garden Fair at Ballina. Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants and have fun ! For any enquiries please send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com You can also find and follow us on Facebook.

GRAFTON U3A October Jabberfest meeting. Sadly we must inform our membership that the current four square meter restrictions for holding meetings have again caused us to cancel the October Jabberfest with a hope that those conditions will have been lifted and allow us to meet again for the November meeting which would occur on Monday the 8th. All being well we would finally be able to have the A.G.M. and Election of Office Bearers and Committee members. Closer to then we will hopefully be in a position to confirm this. Until then stay safe and make sure that you all have had both your vaccinations which we assume will be a requirement that allows us to meet for such gatherings.

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB Members, get ready to party at the end of Jacaranda Week! Come along and celebrate VIEW’s 54th birthday with a Roaring 20’s Theme. Unfortunately, because of COVID restrictions, it will have to be a members’ only event.

At the September meeting, Ken Wilson, from Clarence Valley Waste Management Depot, spoke about how the operation works, and how bins should be used wisely in order to reduce the impact on landfill.

Ken very kindly organised a visit for VIEW to the waste management depot on Wednesday, 6th October, which includes a morning tea.

This month’s raffle was won by Zoe Rowles, and the Lucky Door prize went to Norma Melino. The

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 59 VIEW birthday celebration will be held on Friday 5th November at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, at 10.30am. So, check out your cupboards, and the op shops for your Roaring 20’s outfits, and get that “Charleston” look.

The entertainment will be amazing, with Giri Mazzella, who sings and entertains. A good time is guaranteed for all! Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes on the Friday before the meeting.

See you there! Grafton VIEW Club took up an invitation from Ken Wilson from Clarence Valley Council Waste Management, to visit the Waste Station for morning tea and a tour. Everyone needs to see how this operation works in order to understand how much waste material can be reused and recycled if processed correctly. We thank Ken for a very informative and enjoyable morning.

planting tomato, butternut pumpkin, round watermelon, zucchini and cucumber seeds for the heaviest or longest fruit competition. Artists and Crafters should be working on their painting or soft furnishing entry, it is important to have your entry form submitted by 1st Dececember. The theme for this years work is “ON THE VINE”. Sculptors practice your carving skills creating a piece carved from a melon or pumpkin, and cooks trial those recipes featuring pumpkin or watermelon. There will be encouragement awards in all categories. Google for ideas. There are plenty of ideas on Google – check them out.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Perhaps it’s time to find out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton.

For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com or Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters

LENNOX HEAD

KYOGLE KYOGLE KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

SUMMERLAND GIANT PUMPKIN AND WATERMELON FESTIVAL Kyoglians 15th January 2022 is fast approaching, seedlings of the Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons have germinated and the first runners thrown out. It is now time for the home gardeners to busy themselves

SPORTS CLUBS BREWERY & WINE TOURS BUCKS, HENS WEDDINGS AIRPORT SHUTTLE DAY TOURS SCHOOLS SHOPPING TOURS

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 LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month.

The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children.

New members and guests are most warmly welcomed and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Guests welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising

activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

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 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semiretired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.

LISMORE

LISMORE

LISMORE GARDEN CLUB Lismore Garden Club Fundraiser Big Plant Sale and Produce Stall Saturday 23rd October 9am -3pm.

5 Dunrobin Drive. Modanville.

Large Variety Succulents, Cacti and Home Grown Plants. Covid Rules apply. Inquiries contact Sec Dawn 0448294496. All Welcome.

NORTHERN RIVERS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday October 6th 7pm until 9pm Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore. Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners or carers are most welcome to attend. Personal cancer stories are told which gives all present a wonderful opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences - Enquiries phone Bob Johnson 66225792.

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the LISMORE HEIGHTS BOWLING CLUB in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418 766 247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not for profit community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities.

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung. org.au EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all styles and ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers Guild NSW’, phone 0423337872 or simply turn up.

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 Due to Covid restrictions, the proposed Centenary dinner was postponed for 2021. It is now proposed to hold the dinner on March 5, 2022 at the Lismore Workers Club. For further information contact Helen George on 0414734313 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.

Ph: 0434 232 538 or 0431 118 483 Email bookings@onpointbushire.com.au

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60 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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.

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1.00pm. Visitors are welcome.

The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/ or check us out on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/SummerlandARC “MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 An interactive session for 0-5 year olds & parents/carers using fun songs and actions to help develop co-ordination and motor skills, followed by home cooked morning tea for adults while children enjoy supervised play time. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am in school term.

Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200 or mainlymusic.org ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING Want to be part of an innovative, interesting and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome.

Further information available on 0428151934.

RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm in the Red Cross Tea Rooms in Keen Street Lismore. As well as fund raising we are also an active social group and welcome new members. New volunteers are also required to assist in our popular Tea Rooms. If you can commit to 1 or more days a month please contact Lynn 66217642 or Rhonda 66241950.

EMBROIDERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels from all towns and districts in the Northern Rivers.

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.

WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB The committee of the Wollongbar Probus Club have needed to cancel club meetings until Thursday October 21st due to the risks to our members health created by the safety requirements to deal with Covid-19.

That date of course also depends that it will be safe at that time.

YAMBA YAMBA YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097.

Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

MEN AND WOMEN SINGLES Over 60 Social Group. Looking for Company, companionship. We are interested to hear from you.

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SPORT RESULTS & WEATHER to D. Diews with 14 putts and N. Rose won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 1st & 6th, D. Roberts. 2nd, P.Piccoli.3rd & 7th, J.Rankin.4th, G. Skennar. 5th, S.Ensby.8th, W.Jackson.17th,T.Jenkins.18th, G. Randall. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Madsen Meats Casino will a single stableford on the first 9 holes for the Thelly Boyce memorial trophy (The Sippers Cup) and the second 9 holes will be a two person ambroes for the Dave McIntosh memorial trophy and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.

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 CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 10-10-2021 The single stableford was won by Dave Roberts with a score of 29 points from Daryl Green with 25. 3rd, Rod Horseman 24. The putting trophy went

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET : G.Drew J.Payne 13 d P. Payne

B.Reddy 10 L.Turner 26 d N.Poynting 22 RICOCHET CROQUET : P. Bolt J.Doust 16 d J.Hannigan 15 N.Barnes M.Russell 22 d B.Wellings 14 G.Kerr N.Watts 14 d P.Doyle N.Poynting 14 N.Watts P.Bolte 23 d J.Doust N.Barnes 19 N.Poynting 16 d M.Russell 14 GOLF CROQUET : J.Hannigan D.Taylor 7 d L.Wesely M.Russell 3 P.Bolte E.Astley 5 d G.Patch L.Whiteman 3 J.Saunders F.Duncan 7 d J.Doust J.Dorward 2 J.Huxley M.Russell 4 d E.Astley J.Saunders 4 F.Duncan L.Whiteman 6 d J.Doust L.Wesely 3 N.Watts J.Hannigan 7 d J.Dorward

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P.Bolte 1 L.Whiteman N.Watts7d B.WellingsJ. Saunders 3 L.Wesely J.Dorward 6 d G.Patch J.Huxley 3 N.Poynting P.Bolte 4 d M.Russell F.Duncan 3 P.Doyle D.Taylor 6 d E.Astley J Hannigan 1 N.Poynting P.Doyle 8 d J.Huxley M.Russell 4 J.Doust P.Bolte 9 d N.Watts N.Poynting 5 F.Duncan E.Astley 6 d D.Casey J.Huxley 2 Twilight Golf Croquet recommences 12/10/2021 4pm.

Robyn Poynting, Debbie Jones, Lorraine Whiteman, Christine Edlund.

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AFL NORTH COAST CELEBRATES THE STARS OF THE SENIOR COMPETITION

THE win of Fraser Duryea in the 2021 Brian Saville Medal count has placed the Northern Beaches star in rare company.

Duryea has become only the second player in the 40 year history of the AFL North Coast to win the League’s senior Best & Fairest award at two clubs.

The key forward who this season enjoyed more time in the midfield first won the medal in 2016 when he was playing with the Coffs Breakers.

Duryea joins Troy Mirkin with the distinguished piece of history.

Mirkin won his first award in 1989 when he was a teenager playing at Grafton. The second time he won was in 2001 when he was a key part of the North Coffs midfield.

Braden Saggers of the Port Macquarie Magpies was named as the Runner-up in the Best and Fairest. This

is the second occasion that Saggers has finished Runner-up after he achieved the same result in 2019.

Last season Saggers won the Goal Kicking award for the League, meaning that in each of his three seasons within the AFL North Coast competition he’s taken home a major award.

This highlights both his consistency and his importance to the Magpies club.

Andrew Baker from the Lismore Swans marked both his and the club’s first season in the AFL North Coast competition with the Goal Kicking award.

Baker booted a highly impressive 60 goals for the season and lead throughout the home and away season after he single-handedly kicked an incredible 19 goals in round 1.

2021 BRIAN SAVILLE MEDAL 22 – Fraser Duryea (Northern Beaches) 16 – Braden Saggers (Port Macquarie) 12 – Tim Whalan (Lismore Swans) 11 – Angus Anderson (Sawtell/Toormina) 11 – Tom Dickson (Port Macquarie)

Gina Cardillo (Northern Beaches)

11 – Liam Beacom (Coffs Breakers) 11 – Jake Hare (Nambucca Valley) TWELVE months ago Gina Cardillo had never pulled on a football boot.

Now the super fit midfielder is the toast of the AFL North Coast Women’s Competition after winning the League Best & Fairest award.

Cardillo’s ability to get from contest to contest better than anybody else in the competition and extract possessions in busy traffic clearly caught the umpire’s eye and her superb debut season playing AFL with Northern Beaches Blues

BRIGHT FUTURE FOR AFL NORTH COAST AS JUNIOR AWARD WINNERS NAMED It’s fair to say that Lilli-Yanna Moody has taken to AFL like a duck to water!

In just her second season playing with the Sawtell Toormina Saints, the former Australian Junior Basketball representative was named the Nikki Wallace Medallist as the Best and Fairest player in the North Coast Youth Girls Competition.

Wallace was a member of the Brisbane Lions team in the first season of the AFLW competition and is now Vice Captain of the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the VFLW. Wallace was herself a former Sawtell Toormina Saints Junior and acknowledged this connection to Moody in announcing the award online.

There’s no question that Moody has the talent to go all the way to the AFLW too.

Runner-up in the Best & Fairest was Moody’s

Sawtell stablemate Poppy Johnston who has had a major influence on the competition in her two season in the region since her family moved from the Geelong area.

Last season, Johnston claimed the Best & Fairest Medal and this year was a key member of the Sydney Swans Top End Academy Program.

For the second season in a row, the Rising Star Award was presented to Deja Barlow from the Bellingen Bulldogs. This award is for the player in the bottom half of the age group, and the fact that Barlow has now won this twice has made everyone sit up and take notice of young and talented she is.

Barlow was recovering from a serious injury in the first half of the season, but stormed home in the voting through the last few rounds and would have been a serious contender for the top award at full

fitness for the entire season.

2021 NIKKI WALLACE MEDAL 1.

Lilli-Yana Moody (Sawtell Toormina) 2.

Poppy Johnston (Sawtell Toormina) 3.

Deja Barlow (Bellingen Bulldogs) 4.

Amaia Wain (Bellingen Bulldogs) 5.

Tyleah Larcombe (Grafton Tigers) Jai Bowd proved that persistence pays off when he received his first League award.

Bowd has always been a strong performer in every age group and has been a regular in North Coast Force representative teams but has never previously been recognized for his performance across a full season. In 2021 Bowd took his game to a new level to break that duck in style and claim the Best & Fairest award in a hotly contested field.

was capped off with the prestigious prize.

Cassidy Ronalds from Coffs Harbour Breakers was the Runner-up in the Best & Fairest after another consistently strong season.

In the four seasons that AFL North Coast has had a Women’s Competition Ronalds is a three time Runner-up in the League Best & Fairest (2018, 2019, and 2021) and claimed the top award last season.

Add to this two Nikki Wallace Medals in the first two seasons of the Youth Girls Competition and Ronalds is one of the most awarded players in AFL North Coast history.

The Goal Kicking award was shared between two Coffs Harbour Breakers team mates in April Devine and Amy Johanson. This dynamic duo formed a lethal part of the Breakers League leading attack, contributing 17 goals apiece for the season.

WOMEN’S BEST & FAIREST 17 – Gina Cardillo (Northern Beaches) 15 – Cassidy Ronalds (Coffs Breakers) 14 – Amy Keen (Lismore Swans) 14 – Bella Crawley (Coffs Breakers) 13 – Lilli Hutchings (Lismore Swans) IT was a runaway victory in the Reserves Best & Fairest for Sawtell/ Toormina veteran Daniel Pritchard.

The win came as little surprise as the final leaderboard released showed ‘Melba’ had already built an eight vote lead. The win was assured when Pritchard polled a further five votes in the final four rounds

of the season to win by a large margin.

The Saint wins the Paul Sheldon Medal, named after the late Port Macquarie administrator and reserves player who contributed so much to reserves football, particularly at the Magpies when they won eight reserves premierships in nine years under Sheldon’s watch.

It’s believed having four runners-up for the one award is unprecedented in AFL North Coast history. Tim Ebbs (Port Macquarie), Travis Maloney and Will Chadwick (both Coffs Breakers) and Will Lloyd all tied for the runner-up position on six votes.

The Goal Kicking award was claimed by Dean Chambers from the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

A well known lover of a post goal celebration, Cambers had plenty of opportunities to practice in 2021 as he booted 22 majors for the Minor Premiers.

PAUL SHELDON MEDAL 19 – Daniel Pritchard (Sawtell/Toormina) 6 – Tim Ebbs (Port Macquarie) 6 – Travis Maloney (Coffs Breakers) 6 – Will Lloyd (Sawtell/ Toormina) 6 – Will Chadwick (Coffs Breakers)

continued his upward developmental trajectory, taking his game to a new level this season to go one better. He was also a key contributor for the Tigers Senior team where he moved from an outside role in 2020 to a key on-ball position this season.

This year’s Runner-up was Teronne RobertsPotter from the Coffs Harbour Breakers club.

Roberts-Potter moved to the region this season from Melbourne where he had previously played in the strong Essendon District League for a number of seasons.

He instantly made his mark on the local scene with not only his outstanding performances in the Under 17 competition, but also in the Senior Grade where he regularly doubled-up as a member of the minor premiership winning side.

Jye Boehme of the Grafton Tigers claimed the Goal Kicking Award for the Under 17 age group. His 76 goals were not only the most in that age group, they also represented the most goals kicked by an individual in any one grade.

Boehme’s tally was greatly boosted by the incredible 22 majors he booted in one match against the Glen Innes Celts in a completely dominant display.

GRAFTON young gun Mikey Luxton was voted as the best Under 17 player of 2021.

The midfielder polled 19 votes in just nine home and away games for the minor premiership winning Tigers.

Having been named Runner-up in this award in 2020 Luxton

UNDER-17s BEST & FAIREST 19 – Michael Luxton (Grafton) 12 – Teronne RobertsPotter (Coffs Breakers) 10 – Hamish Anderson (Sawtell/Toormina) 10 – Beau Guthrie (Coffs Breakers) 8 – Nicholas Wheaton (Grafton)

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AIDA FOLLOWS PARENTS INTO SPEEDWAY CUDGEN SURF NOTES

The Miller family, from Woodburn, will be busy this speedway season with Darren, left, racing in the AMCA Nationals division and his daughter Aida, right, starting her speedway career in Junior Sedans. Photo: Emily Miller.

continued from back page Darren Miller has been racing speedway for

eight years, two years in Street Stockers, and six years in his present division AMCA Nationals where he

recorded his best main event result finishing second at Parramatta in the AMCA Nationals feature.

In 2020/2021 Darren put together a good season winning the AMCA Nationals Northern NSW club pointscore.

Darren’s wife, Kelli, also raced Street Stockers and now their 15-year-old daughter Aida plans to start her racing career in the SSA Junior Sedan New Stars division.

Their other two children have no plans to add speedway to their to-do list.

Darren Miller is sponsored by Adenbrook Homes, Country Crumbs Bakery and Arbor Care.

Aida is sponsored

by Adrenaline Cheer Elite, Richard Johnston Painting, Arbor Care and Country Crumbs Bakery.

SURFING with Max Perrot

Competition Calendar.

Oct. 30-31 - Round 1 and 2 N.C. surfboats – Yamba.

Nov 7 - Open Carnival – Fingal Rovers Nov 13 – JAC Carnival – 12,13,14 yr. Nov 14 – JAC Carnival = 9, 10, 11 yr. Yamba Nov 13 – 14 Coolangatta Gold Nov 20 – Round 3 North Coast Surf Boats – Woolgoolga Nov 21 – Open Carnival – Lennox Head.

Pictured: Callum Robson Photographer: Poullenot/WSL

Evans Head pro surfer Callum Robson continued his recent good form with a solid equal 9th finish at the MEO Vissla Pro Ericeira in Portugal. Stop No.2 on the 2021 Challenger Series, lucked into some great conditions with a solid groundswell providing surfers with long walls at Ribeira for the competition in both the men and women’s fields.

Robson is currently ranked 10th on the WSL Challenger series ratings and if you exclude the two surfers above him that have

already qualified for the Championship tour that puts him in 8th spot with two more events to run in France and Hawaii.

Luana Silva (HAW) and Ezekiel Lau (HAW) won the MEO Vissla Pro Ericeira, claiming victory in the Final bouts against Gabriela Bryan (HAW) and Jackson Baker (AUS) respectively, held in good three-to-four-foot surf at the iconic Ribeira d’Ilhas pointbreak.

Twelve surfers will qualify for the 2022 championship tour in the men’s and six in the women’s.

We record the passing of a long time member of our Old Boys Association, Cliff Marsh O.A.M. who was a Life Member of Swansea-Belmont, Hunter Branch, N.S.W. and Australia. He served as Chairman of the Newcastle Helicopter Service for 25 years and on retirement was the first Patron of the Northern Services with bases at Lismore, Tamworth and Newcastle.

New SRC and Bronze Graduates: Congratulations to Patrick Allsop, Poppy Burdekin, Zayne Chisholm, Mackellar Ewington and Shar Merchant who completed their Bronze Medallion this week. SRC graduates were Zoe Campbell, Jack Ewington, Sienna Little and Zoe Marshall. We managed to finish the course despite the challenges of COVID lockdown, stormy weather and severe winds. And many thanks to our new content experts and future trainers – Kloe Mills and Vilia Hendry.

A revised Branch competition calendar based on COVID vaccinations. With COVID safe measures, up to 200 can attend COVID safe events, at 80% outdoors subject to one person per 2 sq. metres has been drawn up.

From 1st December a COVID safe plan is required for outdoor events with mor than 1,000 people.

Hopefully our ‘nippers’ will start on 24th October or 31st at the latest.

Senior Squad training sessions in accordance with COVID guidelines and increase in numbers now allows full sessions again.

The Inter-Branch selection trials will be held at our beach on 30th October, nomination forms have been extended to 17th October.

The Club A.G.M. will be held on Saturday 6th November at 10.00 am.

The next event on the 2021 Challenger Series will be the Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France, held at ‘Les Culs Nus’ beach from October 16-24.

Lennox Head’s Ocea Curtis and Evans Head’s Max McGillivray have been announced as finalists in Under 14 division in the Yeti Australian Junior Online Surf Championships.

Curtis is currently 4th on the girl’s leader board while Macgillivray is in 6th on the boys. It’s an invitation only event that started with 180 of Australia’s top juniors

in a head-to-head online surfing competition and the field has now been narrowed down to 90 surfers.

Video footage taken of each surfer’s best two rides is judged by a very experienced panel which includes officials who judged at the Olympic Games.

The event will earn competitors valuable rankings points towards the 2021 surfing Australia National Junior rankings and an overall champion state will be crowned.

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