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Sydney company rebuild Broadwater home for free SAMANTHA ELLEY When the Northern Rivers Times first met up with Geoff and Betty Archer, it was shortly after the first catastrophic flood which had destroyed their home on the banks of the Richmond River in Broadwater. The octogenarians chose to stay in their house and do the repairs as much as they could, by themselves. “We were not going to make it without help,” said Betty. “Geoff and I on ladders trying to put in ceilings and walls is just ridiculous, we would have been two years doing it. We are tired.” However, thanks to a chance friendship and the huge heart of a Sydney builder, Betty and Geoff are now enjoying the results of a four day makeover which has seen them with new walls, floors, kitchen and bathrooms. “It was a chance friendship between my daughter Rebecca and Sam’s wife Candace in Coogee years ago,” said Betty. “When Sam heard that we had lost everything, (he) said ‘Well I have a second hand kitchen and I could come and put it in for your mother’. That’s what we were expecting.” Sam Constantinou is the owner of Timbertek, a building and carpentry company, based in Sydney. As a way of giving Letters NSW Budget 2022 Real Estate TV Guide Rural

back to the community, Timbertek decided to rebuild the Archers home for free, gathering a team of electricians, plumbers, painters, joiners and tilers. On the day they arrived, the Archers were expecting Sam and a small team. “We had put out seven coffee cups, thinking there were only going to be four or five,” said Betty. “Eighteen turned up and one day we had 30 for lunch.” From 6.30am on the Wednesday morning the team got to work and were finished in four days. Christina Medeiros, Sam’s personal assistant said thanks to the work Betty’s family did beforehand, stripping down the walls and floors, the work was done in such a short time. “Everyone definitely 14 20 28 29 31

enjoyed the experience,” she said. “There was a buzz you couldn’t explain and it was very rewarding to play a pivotal role in changing someone’s life like that. “Just seeing the smile on Betty’s face and

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sharing a tear with her when we were leaving, we know we have a lifelong friendship. Some of us will definitely pop in to see how (the Archers) are going.” Timbertek’s boss Sam Constantinou said he is always on the look out to Business Health Gardening Cooking Stars

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“We had the kitchen contractor who prebuilt the kitchen. “I had to organise the wall panels from Sydney and we were fortunate to get newish appliances in good nick and took all those donated. “The crew organised a house to stay in and their own transport to get up there.” Each member of the team who helped rebuild the Archer house took a week out of their business, or annual leave, so they could help. “We are trying to raise some money and see what we can raise and where we go from there,” said Sam. “All money will go directly to the affected areas and additional funds raised will go to assist to those in the Broadwater community and surrounding areas.” Special mention for helping the Archers, one of our Northern Rivers families, to get back on their feet, goes to Timbertek, Dulwich Hill Gourmet Meats and Feather and Bone Providore who provided more than enough food for the team, AAA Waterproofing Australia, All Installed Electrical, Proflow Plumbing Australia, Zammits Quality Kitchens, JMP Tiling, painters Pablo and Michael and PNM Plumbing. To donate to the cause visit www.gofundme. com/f/timbertek-needyour-help-and-support

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Men’s sheds get funding boost The Men’s Shed initiative is getting a funding boost on the NSW North Coast, providing practical support, specialised services and a safe and friendly environment to men across the region. A $110,000 grant will see the construction of a new branch of the Men’s Shed in the town of Drake, while a further $80,000 is helping relocate the existing Lismore branch to a new and improved location on Industry Drive. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Arts and Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the communities have worked hard to make the dream a reality. “The Men’s Shed movement is a positive initiative that helps reduce isolation and loneliness, promotes positive mental health and can assist people in learning new skills and

making new friends,” Minister Franklin said. “Having a purposebuilt structure in a town like Drake will bring the community closer together. By expanding on the location in Lismore, it will help promote inclusivity and attract new members. “These communities have worked hard in establishing these sheds, and I know it will have a long and lasting

positive impact for all locals.” Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the Lismore upgrades will see improvements at the new site including disability access and amenities, laying of concrete slabs, a shipping container for storage, and installation of an awning. “The NSW Government, has

transferred a 1,593 square metre property, including a 282 square metre building, to Lismore City Council for community use and to accommodate Lismore Men’s & Community Shed,” Mr Anderson said. “Men’s Sheds are places where men can hang out with mates, learn to build things, pass on skills and give back to their

local community, and upgrades as significant as this will only strengthen that bond. Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the Men’s Shed upgrade is welcome news for the community. “Following the devastation of the floods earlier in the year, it is more important than ever to have facilities like the Men’s Shed which are imperative for

mental well-being,” Mr Krieg said. “It has been a long road to get the Lismore Men’s Shed back up and operating and I would like to congratulate all those involved who made this happen.” Australian Men’s Shed Association NSW president John Sharples said the projects would empower men. “We have more than 370 sheds in NSW with about 20,000 members and this stimulus funding will make a big difference,” Mr Sharples said. “By improving infrastructure and making workplaces better and safer, we will be able to create a supportive environment that provides opportunities for members to contribute to their Men’s Shed and the wider community.”

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Protest to protect kolals from proposed estate LARA LEAHY A proposed DA at Eastwood Estate, Goonellabah, encroaches on the only protected area for koalas in Lismore. Council ecologists stated the likelihood of the extinction of the koala population if the development goes ahead, leading the argument against the proposal for many. On June 14th, Lismore Council voted to refuse the Development Application submitted by the McCloy Group. On June 23rd, an extraordinary meeting was called to discuss rescinding the DA refusal decision. The meeting was on short notice, however nine councillors made it, along with 20 to 30 protestors gathering in front of the council chambers prior to the meeting. Organiser of the protest Chibo Mertineit spoke passionately about the koalas situation. “The secretary of the United Nations said the koalas plight is code red.” Al Oshlack, a researcher with the Justice Advocacy Network, spoke of legal and ethical implications of koala and habitat loss. “The only affordable housing component is a $20,000 subsidy developers receive from

the government. So, the story is, the koala and the ratepayer pays.” Ros Irwin who spent 18 years as a Lismore City councillor, became Lismore’s first female mayor and President of Friends of the Koala summed it all up. “This land is just incredibly important in terms of koalas,” she said. “It has 52 koala trees in it and they’re taking out 49. They are putting in sewerage and other structures which shouldn’t be in an environment zone. “This area is part of a critical breeding habitat for the koala, they’re not just food trees. They will lose the area where they breed and get sick because of stress and they will die of disease. There’ll be nothing left. “It’s outrageous that the council’s own ecologist plus the

BDAR (Biodiversity Development Assessment Report) recommended that this should be refused in its current form. It should revert to the previous DA which was for 123 lots and leave the environmental zones as they are. Now they want 209 lots.” Mayor Steve Krieg came out to talk to the people gathered. When concerns about the cost to koalas and the affordability of the estate were raised, Cr Krieg replied with the dilemma of losing a thousand houses in the floods. “It’s an impossible situation to be honest,” he said. To Cr Krieg’s comment, “It’s about doing the right thing for everyone”, the reply came back, “Developers are not a potentially extinct species; koalas are”.

Cr Krieg explained that he was aiming to give everyone more time to discuss options. On finding alternative land available, Cr Krieg said there was no perfect land to develop. “It is the Reconstruction Corporation’s mantra from the first of July, to find land.” So why threaten an endangered species when the solution to find affordable housing is a week away? “That’s why I want to defer this.” Deputy Mayor Peter Colby initiated the motion, with Cr Andrew Gordon seconding. However, instead of the motion of rescission provided on the agenda, a new motion was stated: That council defer this rescission motion to the July council meeting to enter into discussions with the developer to

better clarify issues. In the meeting, the debate for the topic was heated. Cr Gordon was adamant that it was “essential to get it right”. Cr Darlene Cook questioned why they had to consider going backwards - the decision, which included assessment of the DA, community input and a lot of time had been made. “I want to see a new application or a proper amendment,” she said. General Manager John Walker recommended that they defer the decision until the July meeting. Cr Adam Guise made his thoughts very clear, discussing the misuse of staff time, resources, ratepayer money to go in circles around the issues. He reflected that “this was a very bad reflection on this council.”

“They could have come back with a DA that was sensitive to the environment, but they didn’t,” Cr Guise said, which received applause. Cr Krieg made his thoughts known in regards to the “Worst natural disaster in Australia’s history”, and again asked for anyone to “find land without ecological issues out of flood prone area.” He expressed concern about seeming antidevelopment. Cr Elly Bird spoke of her disappointment that the process had been drawn out and feared that this kind of dalliance did not send a clear message about a DA that was not acceptable. Cr Colby spoke about his reservation that there were more issues to be uncovered than what had already been spoken of and explained an example of a visit to the site and seeing many dogs roaming freely in an area that was intended to be dog free. The director of Partnerships, Planning & Engagement, Mr Eber Butron explained the process if the DA refusal stands: the developer can ask for a review, amend the DA or appeal in the Land and Environment Council. The matter was deferred until the next council meeting this month.

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Ambassador impressed with flood recovery SAMANTHA ELLEY Using the stunning views of Southern Cross University’s grounds in Block A as a backdrop, Japan’s new ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Shingo Yamagami, addressed staff and students, both past and present, last week commenting on the friendship between his home country and Australia. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs Kaoru Yamagami and the Consul-General of Japan in Sydney, Kiya Masahiko, Mr Yamagami passed on the condolences of the Japanese people to

flood-ridden Lismore. He spoke of how during the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami, Australia was quick to send in the RAAF and search and rescue teams. To reciprocate, Japan supported Australia during Cyclone Debbie and the 2019-2020 bushfires. “Coming from Japan, which is so susceptible to natural disasters, we are fully aware of the difficul-ties,” Mr Yamagami said. “The heart of all the Japanese people is here with Lismore. “I can see that mates were helping mates. “Rescues in boats and canoes and caravans

Mrs Yamagami and the ambassador. Photo: Samantha Elley. TOP: Receiving a gift from the SCU Vice Chancellor Professor Tyron Carlin. Photo: Ronny Susanto. given out so people had a place to sleep. “I am impressed by the pace of recovery.” Mr Yamagami spoke of mutual respect, economic ties and

cultural similarities and differences. He highlighted the coming 60th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Lismore and Yamato

Takada next year. “Lismore was the first to establish a sister city relationship between Japan and Australia,” Mr Yamagami said. “It is important to celebrate these milestones.” The ties are so strong that Yamato Takada also had a float in last weekend’s Lismore Lantern Parade. Mr Yamagami talked of the importance of having a strong partnership in the Pacific region. “This is highlighted by one of Australia’s greatest literary works – Neighbours,” he laughed. “That’s when neighbours become good friends.”

From the gathering of the university community, Mr Yamagami headed over to the university’s Japan-Australia Centre to meet with local mayors Lismore’s Steve Krieg, Ballina’s Sharon Cadwallader, Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan and Bishop of Lismore Greg Homeming. After musical items by Grace Cockburn and Dylan Curnow, Mr Yamagami was presented with a number of gifts including a book on Father Tony Glynn, founder of the sister city relationship be-tween Lismore and Yamato Takada.

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Hospital rebuild shortfall ‘disappointing’ TIM HOWARD The Clarence Valley needs explanations after promises for a $263.8 million rebuild of Grafton Base Hospital only attracted $1 million in the latest NSW budget. Grafton businessman and GBH Committee member Des Harvey said the level of funding was disappointing and failed to match promises NSW Government had made over the past three years. Mr Harvey said excitement that the project had been funded faded quickly when it emerged just $1 million had been allocated in the next year. “They promised $24 million, but over four years,” Mr Harvey said. “Then it eventually emerged it was just $1 million in the first year.” “If you go to www. budget.nsw.gov.au/ my-budget then click on the map’s Grafton icon, the government website says ‘Commitment for 2022-23 financial year $1million’.” He contrasted it starkly with promises from premiers down to the local member Chris Gulaptis that “work would begin in the first term of government” in 2019. “A million dollars is not going to build much of a $268.3 million hospital,” Mr Harvey said. “Clearly there is no funding for ‘work to commence on site in the first term’, to meet continuing government promises that ‘all election promises would be met’. He said planning was obviously well advanced for the hospital. “The plans were already decided in 2015, that’s how they know it will cost $263.8 million,” he said. He said there were other issues facing the Clarence Valley’s two hospitals at Grafton and Maclean.

Timeline of promises to fund Grafton Base Hospital rebuild March 5, 2019 – Outside Grafton Base Hospital Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis publicly announced $263.8M to refurbish GBH and “that work will commence on site in the first term if reelected.” This means by March 2023. The Coalition was re-elected.

May 19, 2021 – As guest speaker at Grafton Chamber breakfast Mr Gulaptis in a response to a question on notice said: “If it’s going to commence in this term of government, and it will, there will be a budget allocated to it”

June 2019 – Funding for planning not in 2019/20 budget or three year’s forward estimates.

March 3, 2022 – Damien Fisher 103.1fm interviewed Premier Perrottet who confirmed “all election promises would be honoured.”

June 2020 – Funding for planning not in 2020/21 budget or three year’s forward estimates. Richie Williamson interviewed Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Radio 2GF breakfast show receiving assurance on-air that “all election promises would be honoured.”

June 21, 2022 – Chris Gulaptis press release stated $24M allocated in 2022/23 budget for further “planning”. However, if you look at the budget, on the map’s Grafton icon, the government website says “Commitment for 2022-23 financial year $1million”

July 2020 – Banner erected in Prince Street worded “Promises, Promises, Promises. Where is the MONEY - $265M Promised for Grafton Base Hospital by the NSW Government 5th March 2019” with caricatures of Premier Berejiklian and member Chris Gulaptis.

June 22, 2022 - Rural Health Minister Bronnie Taylor interviewed by Damien Fisher on 103.1fm who agreed only $1M in budget but “more money available if needed.”

June 2021 – Funding for planning not in 2021/22 budget or three year’s forward estimates. November 2021 – Deputy Premier John Barilaro made $20M “pre-budget announcement” outside GBH and confirmed “all election promises would be honoured.”

“There’s no allowance for 25 Correctional inmate beds,” he said. “A promised 100-bed hospital now only has 75 beds for all Graftonians. That’s one of the reason for huge surgery waiting times.” Mr Harvey said the

funding timeline the budget revealed was construction would probably not begin until 2030 at the earlier. “The most important point about the GBH upgrade it it will have a positive, flow-on benefit of services to Maclean

June 23, 2022 – Chris Gulaptis interviewed by Damien Fisher on 103.1fm who agreed only $1M in budget but “more planning is needed”. June 23, 2022 – Des Harvey, Grafton Hospital committee member interviewed by Damien Fisher on 103.1fm who said the promised “construction will commence in this term of government” has not been funded and will not occur with only $1M Hospital and all valley residents,” he said. “The Clarence Valley needs answers.” But Mr Gulaptis was more upbeat about the budget announcement. “The first tranche of the huge $263.8 million investment is a healthy

$24 million,” he said. “That is significantly more than has ever been spent on the hospital before, including the recently built ambulatory care unit. “It funds the most important phase of the enterprise: getting

everything right to ensure we have the best possible state-of-the art hospital to meet the future health needs of the local community.” Mr Gulaptis said the new budget commitment meant master planning would start within weeks, which would be followed by key steps towards construction proper, including detailed design, approvals, the business case, community consultation and enabling works. “Community consultation is especially important because no two regional health catchments are the same,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The redeveloped facility will need to cater to the specific health demands of the Clarence for generations to come. “It is about more services in a better facility so fewer locals have to travel far afield for vital medical care. Mr Gulaptis said that for those who did have to get treatment at other hospitals, the Government would provide more help, with a $150 million expansion of the popular Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme. “We are also acutely aware that no matter how good the infrastructure is, what matters most is the people who staff it,” Mr Gulaptis said. “That is why the Nationals in NSW Government are also investing $883 million over the next four years to attract and retain health staff in rural and regional NSW.” Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said the NSW Government is committed to ensuring the millions of patients cared for in hospitals and communities each year have the best experience possible.

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RASE for education design LARA LEAHY The Rivers Academy of STEM Excellence is stepping up its game in education in design and providing kids with more experiential opportunities. Zane Van Den Berg, the STEM Project Officer at RASE has been planning a range of engaging events for the kids. “The STEM system uses design thinking process to identify real world problems and develop solutions.” Mr Van Den Berg says, “At RASE, our aim is to reach out beyond the usual STEM program and provide students with real hands-on opportunities and extend the STEM curriculum. “The other aspect of what we do is to develop staff confidence (at schools) to deliver authentic STEM education. Authenticity is the key - not just to

learn about technology but get involved and do it. We want to stop kids asking ‘Why are we learning this?’ and instead, show them.” Over the next few months, the Northern Rivers team at STEM are coordinating a range of events to stimulate and inspire local school kids to pique their

curiosity. Next week a Sustainability Festival will be held at Dunoon Public School where kids will be able to make beeswax wraps (from NE Waste) and learn how to make an edible drink container. Mr Van Den Berg says, “We are using a technique developed

by Heston Blumenthal. Our version probably won’t be as polished as his, but we want kids to make it, drink from it, and then eat it!” Southern Cross University will be there providing a surprise workshop, Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre and a team from East Coast

Algae Biosystems will have microscopes showing the difference microscopic green plants can make. Coming up is a drone workshop, where UAV Australia will be there to discuss careers in drone navigation and give students some training in the use of drones.

In late July, keep an eye over the skies over Kadina High School for the finale of the bottle rocket competition. Six primary and three high schools will compete to see who can come up with the best rocket design! “In August we are holding a special workshop for girls and how we might increase the representation of women involved in STEM. They are very underrepresented, and we will be talking to year 10 students about what we can do to change this imbalance,” Mr Van Den Berg says. If you would like to follow RASE in their quest for immersive experience, you can follow them on their Facebook page RASE - Rivers Academy of STEM Excellence.

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If this new Transport Amendment Bill gets passed all rail corridor land that is not currently being used – including railway zoned land from Lismore to Byron Bay will be given to the Minister for railway tracks to be ripped up. The Minister for Regional Transport will have complete control of what can be done with this land. The Amendment Bill will allow the Minister to approve the land to be used for tourism, recreation, roads and road infrastructure. The Minister can terminate an existing authorised lease. “This is a blow to the 300,000 residents of the Northern Rivers who over decades were slowly deprived of train travel by the State Government as the services in the Northern Rivers were neglected until the final XPT train service was closed in 2004. “The railway line provided reliable public transport for the Northern Rivers population from when

it was opened in 1894,” states Jan Mangleson, on behalf of Northern Rivers Rail Ltd. “Train services were removed on this line against huge public opposition in 2004. Most residents in 2022 want the train services back again. “The solar train at Byron Bay is a showstopper for tourists and residents alike It demonstrates what is possible. Several organisations in the Northern Rivers Region are working together to open a community railway company to run train services once again and to extend on this solar train service. The intention is to provide commuter, tourist and heritage services on the line. “This region of the Northern Rivers hosts one of the top tourist destinations in Australia, Byron Bay, a huge tourist hub. The fact that there is no reliable trainbased public transport in this area is a disgrace. Visitors are caught up in traffic jams on local roads which are the only means of transport in the area. “Rail Trails do not

provide essential public transport needs for the population of the Northern Rivers and our huge numbers of visitors. The Rail Trail needs to be designed as an off formation add on to a regular train line. This exists in Bathurst, the electorate of Deputy Premier Paul Toole. “It would seem this Bill has been tabled to crush the opportunity to return effective railway transport to the Northern Rivers and other large regional populations in NSW. The Bill should not be supported. “The railway line was constructed as flood free by those 19th Century pioneer engineers,” stated a former local railway engineer. “As an important future strategy in flood recovery and mitigation, the return of rail services using the flood free railway line would play a significant part in mitigating issues such as community safety, delivery of food and medicines, transport, freight delivery and flood recovery.” “In the case of an important public transport route such

as the Casino to Murwillumbah line servicing a large population, major public railway transport lines should never be closed at the whim of the Transport Minister, or the Rail Trail lobby. “It is a myth that the majority of residents in regional areas prefer to have a rail trail rather than a railway service. In the Northern Rivers, NRRL offers the sensible option to have both. “We ask all MP’s to check the wishes of their constituents especially those residing in the regional electorates that will lose their railway lines. ‘There should be consultation before legislation’. “NRRL requests the NSW State parliamentarians to delay any vote on this matter until the people in Regional NSW can have their say. This is important especially in the lead up to the State elections in March 2023.”

Happenings at Lismore City Council Santin Quarry A number of members from the Monaltrie Area Community Association spoke against a modifica-tion application on a DA that had expired for Santin Quarry. Councillor Adam Guise raised the issue in the Question with Notice in this month’s ordinary meet-ing held on June 14. Belinda Berkaya from the Monaltrie community group asked why rate payer money was being spent to have engineering company Ardell Payne review the application when it was already settled.

General Manager John Walker said as the modification was lodged on 8 March this year, Council was obligated to receive it. “The section 455 modification application… independent and planning advice is being sought,” Mr Walker said. “Upon review… council has disengaged Ardell Payne and engaged a fully independent planner.” Lismore Golf Course While Councillor Big Rob moved a motion that no further preliminary work be

done to develop a new commercial or residential zone on the Lismore Golf Course, there was no seconder. Flood Recovery Raising Homes A motion by Councillor Rob to take no further action in relation to raising homes in the floodplain until a safe floor level is identified, did not find a seconder. Buy backs/land swaps for flood impacted homes Councillor Adam Guise moved a motion to write to the Prime Minister, relevant

federal ministers as well as David Witherdin and the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation, for urgent funding for buybacks and landswaps for flood impacted properties. The motion also wanted to proritise investigating engineering solutions such as floating houses, flood resilient design, home relocations, house raising and pre-flood evacuations of people and property. It was, however, defeated 6-4.

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NAIDOC Week in the Northern Rivers The Northern Rivers encompasses the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations and from 3 to 10 July communities across the region are coming to-gether to honour and celebrate our First Nation culture. This year’s NAIDOC week theme is “Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up”. NAIDOC Week events NAIDOC week in the

Clarence Valley NAIDOC celebrations in the Clarence Valley include a week full of activities for all ages. • Opening Ceremony and morning tea, 10.30am Monday 4 July at Yamba Museum. • Yaegl Elders Lunch 11.30am Tuesday 5 July at Botero Cafe Maclean. Free lunch, limited seats - book on 0432 341 545. • NAIDOC activities at Grafton Library in partnership with

RSL Club the walk will proceed along River Street and Cherry Street to the Ballina In-door Sports Centre (BiSC) for the official ceremony. Refreshments, BBQ, stalls and games will be at the BiSC.

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gallery will be closed from 3-9 July for exhibition changeover) • Inland Seekers at Grafton Regional Gallery: 9 July - 11 September. o Accompanying Inland See will be a creative space to encourage young visitors to join a treasure hunt and help transform the gal-lery over the course of the exhibition. Work with teams of one El-der and one artist from each of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Yaegl nations to share a story using an artform. Ballina Annual NAIDOC Celebration Walk The Ballina Shire Council are inviting the community to “walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future” in the annual NAIDOC Celebration Walk on Monday 4 July 2022. Starting at the Ballina

Tweed NAIDOC Week Dinner Dance Tweed NAIDOC Dinner Dance 2022 is being held from 6:15pm to 11:55pm on Friday 8 July at Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club in the Balcony Bar. Tickets can be booked online at https://events. humanitix.com/tweednaidoc-dinner-dance

High students - was held on June 21 with a total of 32 stakeholders around the table. CVC Communities Development Officer (Youth) Allira Newton said the key purpose of CYN was to bring agencies and community together to collectively share information, promote services and resources, collaborate on projects, encourage youth and community participation, and work on a coordinated approach to raise awareness of and address local youth issues and opportunities.

from competitors taking park in a huge event held here in May. A reported card sent to 122 competitors, 32 event staff, volunteers and spectators of Raid 100, a week long endurance event featuring 100 hours of adventure racing, gave the region a score of 100% approval. The report revealed 100% of respondents answered ‘yes’ to the question on whether they would travel to the Clarence Valley again in the future for a holiday. The world first event, which started at Pippi Beach in Yamba on May 2, was sponsored by Clarence Valley Council as part of its Sports Tourism Program.

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o 10.30am-12pm: Art, painting and language for ages 12 and un-der o 2.30-4pm: Song writing and music creation for 12+ • Community Day from 9.30am Wednesday 6 July at Maclean Showground including free lunch and cultural activities. • Terry Randall Memorial Reconciliation NAIDOC Golf Day from 9.30am Friday 8 July at Maclean Golf Club. $50 includes lunch, shirt and prizes. Book on 6645 2183. • InlandSee opening gala 3-5pm Saturday 9 July at Grafton Regional Gallery - exhibition installed across the entire gallery. o Funded through Create NSW, InlandSee showcases intri-guing, innovative approaches to visual art from 26 artistic voices and provides a snapshot of current visual art practice in NSW. o (Please note the

15th Arakwal NAIDOC Week Short Films Screening Byron Bay The 15th Byron Arakwal NAIDOC Week Short Films Screening is being held from 6:30pm on Tuesday 5 July at the Byron Theatre. Presented by the Arakwal Corporation, Flickerfest & iQ Inc the program promises an inspir-ing evening of aboriginal storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022 and this years theme ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’. Full event details are available from the iQ Inc website with ticket purchases from the Byron Theatre.

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Youth network broadens scope A group representing the Clarence Valley’s young people has given itself a new name and broadened its scope to increase its relevance to the local community. The Clarence Youth Network (CYN) has re-invented itself to include young people and community representatives in its conversations and planning. The group, formerly known as Clarence Youth Interagency, previously consisted only of service providers. Clarence Valley Council facilitated its activities. The first CYN meeting with community and young people present including 13 Maclean

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NAIDOC Week competition Entries close Friday 22 July

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Lismore MP Janelle Saffin is calling on all budding young artists and storytellers, from Kindergarten to Year 6, to enter the Parliament of NSW NAIDOC Week School Holidays Competition. Visit https://education. parliament.nsw. gov.au/wp-content/ uploads/2022/06/ MessageStick_ NAIDOC-WeekCompetition_PNSW_ July-2022.pdf to download and print your entry! Did you know that a message stick is a form of communication between Aboriginal nations, clans and language groups, used to pass on or share a message from one community to another? To celebrate this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! We invite you to design your own message stick and write a message to the Parliament of NSW. What would you like to tell the Parliament? For those in younger

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Design your own message stick. What would you like to tell the Parliament? SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY • Take a photo or scan your completed work and email it to education.competitions@parliament.nsw.gov.au include 1 Child’s Name, 2 Year/Grade Level, 3 Parent/Guardian Name & contact details, 4 NSW State Electorate. • Name your file using the convention: NSW Parliament NAIDOC Week Competition_ Full Name_Year Level_Electorate

years, you may like to ask an adult or older sibling to help you write your message. Four (4) lucky winners will each receive a Parliament of NSW gift pack. Competition categories JUNIOR (Kindergarten – Year 2):

1 x metro winner and 1 x regional winner SENIOR (Year 3 – Year 6): 1 x metro winner and 1 x regional winner

school students – ONE entry per student. • Immediate family members of NSW Parliament employees, or the immediate family of Members of the NSW Parliament are not eligible to enter • A parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email must also be

Terms and conditions • The competition is open to NSW primary school students, including NSW home-

provided as consent for competition entry. • Winners will be decided by a panel of judges. The panel’s decision is final. • The winners’ entries will be shared with their Member of Parliament. By submitting your work, you give permission for the

Parliament of NSW to show-case your artwork along with your FIRST name, YEAR/ GRADE LEVEL and your ELECTORATE on the Parliament’s social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram), and other internal newsletter publications. Submitting your entry 1. Take a photo or scan your completed work and email it to: competitions@ parliament.nsw.gov.au 2. Include the following details: Child’s Name, Year Level, Parent/Guardian Name & contact details, and NSW State Electorate 3. Name your file using the convention: NSW Parliament NAIDOC Week Competi-tion_ Full Name_Year Level_Electorate Closing date Entries close midnight Friday 22 July. Winners will be notified by Friday 12 August 2022.

$3 million funding ensures access to legal support Flood-affected communities across NSW will be able to obtain free legal advice as a result of a $3 million funding investment to aid ongoing relief and recovery. Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the Commonwealth funding

would ensure people recovering from the NSW floods can access critical legal support and advice. “This significant investment will help to deliver free, practical legal advice in areas such as tenancy, insurance, debts, employment and family violence,” Mr

Dreyfus said. NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman said the floods have taken an immense toll on communities in Northern NSW and the Hawkesbury region. “This funding injection, allocated by the NSW Government, will help people in these flood

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Response Legal Service, the Tenants’ Union of NSW, Western Sydney Community Legal Centre and Justice Connect. This funding is in addition to a $680,000 funding boost provided to the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (NRCLC) in April 2022, to help the

NRCLC deliver critical legal services to people recovering from the flood crisis. Further information about the services being provided by the legal assistance sector in response to the floods can be found at www. disasterhelp.legalaid. nsw.gov.au.

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June 30, 2022

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CLIMATE REALISM Once again G. MacDonald (NRT 23/6) demonstrates that when it comes to power generation, he knows just about everything but conversely understands very little. In fact, his whole letter demands subtitles or at least considerable fact checking. Europe has been forced to re-open coal fired power stations simply because the Ukraine war means Russian gas is not available - nevertheless, these same countries are well down the decarbonising pathway. China on the other hand has slashed its coal fired power construction agenda setting 2026 as the completion date we’ll see. China has more offshore wind turbine generation than the whole of Europe, CO2 emissions per unit of GDP has halved since 2005 while renewables make up 44.8% of total energy output. Typically, G. MacDonald trivialises global warming as per his sceptic DNA - ‘a few ppm increase in CO2 and a small temperature increase is not too bad after all’- tell that to those enduring record droughts in Somalia and western USA or the flood bound in Bangladesh and the recent disaster on the Richmond. G. MacDonald’s outline of the benefits of global warming are pretty much verbatim from Sky News and defy the science.

ELECTRICITY CONCERNS Thankfully we haven’t had the electricity supply rationed in this area yet although someone said that due to low wind, the wind farms only supplied 11% power to the grid the other day when they usually supply 28% so workers in coal and gas mines were working 14 hours/day to keep the grid supplied. Energy prices were predicted to rise after the election so our electricity provider advised us that our household electricity costs will be $90 more/ quarter. This is still a lot lower than other households/businesses as we don’t use a clothes dryer or oven much, but we do use a heater or air-con and it is still a lot lower than our phones/ internet bill annually. We haven’t put solar on our roof but as we are out of town, we have bought a noisy diesel generator which can power our home all day, but it is still more costly than mains power. Even though the Labor govt promised to keep energy prices low, what worries me is that they won’t heed the warning and will spend a lot of money on trying to make renewables produce our electricity when they are so unreliable, are more costly to produce and then don’t last very long. Thus, as we cannot choose who produces our mains power, we will just have to tolerate our politicians deciding whether it’s best to renew our once reliable coal and gas power stations or go to renewables and suffer with undetermined power outages. Lynette Evans Numulgi

THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army is again very humbled by the generous support of the Australian public for our Red Shield Appeal this year. As we approach the End of Financial Year, The Salvos are still appealing to the community as we aim to raise $36 million by 30 June. For more than 50 years Aussies have continued to support The Salvation Army, allowing us the privilege to be on the front line, walking alongside individuals doing it tough around the country, all with the mission of bringing hope and support to those who need it most. For me, the Red Shield Appeal isn’t just about raising much-needed funds for our 2000+ services – it’s about coming together to support one another, to remind our neighbours and local community that no matter how tough times are, we’re here for each other, ready to give a helping hand when needed. After the past couple of years which have seen devastating social isolation, natural and health disasters, and the current shocking rise in the cost of living, it has filled The Salvation Army with overwhelming gratitude to see so many people generously give their money and time as we work together to provide vital support services for people doing it tough in local communities around the nation. When there’s work to be done, Aussies roll up their sleeves and get stuck into it. And Australians should know that thanks to their generosity and support, The Salvation Army is once again ready to roll up their sleeves and ensure we continue to serve communities across the country. To your readers, from all of us here at The Salvos: thank you – we

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the Evans and Mosley’s of this world like to quote numbers, Tide heights, the use of people’s names and Left and Right feet and the Duncan’s are like Queenslanders when they win the state of origin, they have to tell someone. Don’t get me wrong, without these it would be a boring letters page. Web providers must be having a quiet chuckle, WWW make up your own facts inc. So you like to throw numbers around try these rounded out. Labour got 33% of the vote and won, Libs got 24% and lost, Nats got 12% and survived, Greens got 14% and won its best result, Independents got 11% and hammered the Libs History has proved that the Labour party are naive and walk into a mess every time they come to power. This time is a perfect example, you can’t pick up the phone when nobody is home. The problem with renewables is the power grid is designed to send power not receive it , if you have solar you would know this, a problem that is 15 years old and has been ignored by both sides. Some more facts, when the sun is not shining the wind is’’ blowing’;, Coal and gas is subsidised and Nuclear is even more costly the reason the power producers aren’t using it . The Narrabri gas project is being objected to by the same country people that voted Nats go figure, must be easy to change parties when yours loses as some have M,J E. Old mate has 198 wells on his land ,gets $9000 per well per year and the cattle live happily next to them, also has 10 hectare with saltbush and gets carbon credits so he is basically drought proof ,pretty smart for a cocky. Talking of Gas here’s some homework for you lot, Bioenergy, Biomethane, Deloitte with 371 Petajoules available all renewable daily Yes, I agree with Macdonald in name and shaming so let’s

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couldn’t do it without you. Yours sincerely, Major Bruce Harmer, TOXIC SKIES It was a surprise to hear that Roe vs Wade was overturned after 50 years but there is something else that seems to have been going 50 years which needs to be overturned and that is chemtrails. I don’t know how long they have been happening on the North Coast. All I know is the green frog population has dwindled since the 1970s as Mum said they got a disease and then our two female koalas had to be put down because they had gone blind from a disease too. My friends have sent me photos of the chemtrails they frequently see out Casino, Grafton, and Tenterfield areas and now I’ve seen them being made on 20 April this year and also just lately on 26 June there were crisscrosses all over the sky early in the morning. The Dimming video https://www. bitchute.com/video/ N0Qic8f6mg1O/ talks about chemtrails in America used to cool the planet by reflecting heat from sunlight back into space. I’m not sure if these chemicals are being used to make it rain but when they do come down they can make the undergrowth more prone to bushfires and the grass and foliage toxic which animals like cattle and koalas eat. They also get washed down our creeks and rivers and out to our

oceans not to mention increasing the holes in the ozone layer. So why aren’t the Greens and other environmentalists trying to stop chemtrails polluting the planet? Unless they are wanting them to cool the planet! Lynette Evans NUMULGI TAX BIG BUSINESS The only way out of Australia’s financial woes is to tax big business it’s the only way and they don’t like it then rack off and let small and medium businesses take their place so there can be competition. Big business is just greedy oligarchs who pay no tax especially the Gas exporters and the politicians allowed this and the lease of Darwin harbour should be jailed for life for treason not to mention the oil oligarchs ripping us all off enough is enough the big end of town must pay their fair share of tax mining royalties and windfall taxes on big business as I say we don’t need them we need lots of small and medium businesses far better than greedy big businesses. Alan Mosley Yamba THE LIST GOES ON AND ON Just perusing through some of the back copies of the NR Times letters section over the last few months and just couldn’t help but notice some of the language/expletives/ lingo in a number of the letters. What particularly came to notice were

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LETTERS AND OPINION some of the more rabid tirades of G.MacDonald of Pimlico - a few examples being……’boneheads/ crazy lefty climate botherers/you may need to take a bath and get a job/hypocritical cowards/green toe-rags/rent-a-crowd (referring to the flood-afflicted people who had gathered to protest on the streets of Lismore immediately after the catastrophic floods)/thickheads/ unhinged/thugs/good little socialists/quarter wits/leftards (I presume meant to be some kind of abbreviation for ‘leftist retards’)/ unkept and offensive to the nose/ disgusting and liars - and the list goes on and on. While not wishing to suppress or discourage democratic debate,

it’s pretty clear that some of the language used in these tomes is a little bit more than over the top…… and that it hardly does Mr Macdonald or his purported cause any favours, or in fact contributes to what one would hope to call healthy debate. Some of the terminology seems to have been lifted straight from the Sky News script/spin sheet. Mr McDonald reminds me of one of those Japanese soldiers who were finally rescued or discovered after the war hiding in the jungles, still on full battle alert, in their foxholes in the mountains in the Philippines or on the Pacific Islands years after the war was over.

I might suggest to Mr M that, similarly, the federal election has happened, is over …. and the Australian people have spoken, voted overwhelmingly for parties and representatives that wanted real and direct action on climate change. That is, the climate wars are over….. and the verdict has been given/ the case is over/the judge and the jury have gone home. I suggest that, perhaps, Mr M might just stop and take a breath and consider some of the language he is using…. that he perhaps shows a little more temperance and charity towards his fellow humanity. Ron Curran Ocean Shores

NSW Govt invests in Aboriginal koala conservation A $600,000 investment to support an Aboriginal koala habitat conservation project is being delivered as one of the first actions in the NSW Koala Strategy. Minister for Environment James Griffin said the project with the Gumbaynggirr community applies cultural lessons from traditional owners. “The traditional custodians of this land intrinsically understand how to care for their Country,” Mr Griffin said. “It makes sense for the NSW Government to be working with Aboriginal communities like Gumbaynggirr to strengthen our existing conservation efforts with their traditional knowledge. “Aboriginal communities throughout NSW have a strong role to play in protecting and conserving the long-term health of koalas and their habitat.” The $600,000 from the NSW Koala Strategy will support the Coffs

Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into koala conservation. The project, known locally as Gumbaynggirr Darruyay Dunggirr Jagun Mangga-Bayilaygam, will support habitat restoration, cultural burning in key koala locations, Aboriginal research projects and the development of cultural training for Aboriginal Rangers. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the region is home to rich habitat

and this funding would help ensure koalas can survive and thrive for generations to come. “Coffs Harbour is leading the way when it comes to protecting the future of this iconic species and I am proud that we are continuing to support local Aboriginal knowledge in our conservation efforts,” Mr Singh said. “Traditional custodianship of precious habitat here and elsewhere in the state will make a huge contribution to the success of the NSW Koala Strategy.”

Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Chris Spencer said Indigenous communities hold knowledge that can help inform conservation work. “As an example of the value this project offers, our first workshop examined the creation story of the Dunggirr Gagu, or Koala Brothers,” Mr Spencer said. “Woven within this story are cultural protocols and lore that can be used to create a framework for ecological management and monitoring processes for koalas and other species that share their habitat.” The $193.3 million NSW Koala Strategy is the largest investment by a government in koala conservation, with more than 30 actions, including habitat conservation, community partnerships, koala health and safety, science and research. Further information is available at NSW Koala Country.

Giving back to older Australians and veterans Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan wants older Australians and our veterans to be able to earn more money without any penalty to their pensions. Mr Hogan said age pensioners and veteran service pensioners can

currently earn $300 of income each fortnight without impacting pension payments. “Under the change we are proposing to the new Government, pensioners will be able to earn up to $600 a fortnight and still receive the maximum

pension payment.” “This will help staff shortages that everyone is currently experiencing.” “There are around 80,000 pensioners and veterans across the country who choose to continue in the

workforce and this is an incentive to work more if they want to.” “The Government could alleviate some of the worker shortages across the country by making this sensible change now.”

THE VALUE OF SELF-WORTH by Nigel Dawe

T is estimated that the average person (living to 78-years of age) will meet around 80,000 people over the course of their lives, of that you could then argue about one in every 20,000 becomes a close friend (not random ‘friends’ of a Facebook ilk) but dependable souls that you could ring at 2 in the morning for direct aid or solace. That said, one of the most important decisions we can make in life concerns the friends we keep, those we choose to let in and be around; do they reflect or support and nurture our highest aims, our dreams, who we want to be; is there genuine care in the things they say and do in our company? So many of us put up with toxic and demeaning individuals that don’t have our best interests at heart. One determining consideration or ‘experiment’ any of us can do, is to reflect on when the last time something caring or kind was actually said or done by someone that claims to be your friend. If you struggle with such a task, perhaps the answer to your way forward is clear. Relatedly, Tene Edwards once suggested: “You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” Feeling as though you are playing a restricted or somehow confined role that you get given by others who insist on you are being how they want you to be (so they can feel justified or validated) is perhaps the first SOS-like flare across the deck of your own subjectivity. As such, one of America’s finest thinkers, Ralph

Waldo Emerson once reflected: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Arguably, the essence of someone who tries to make you feel small is the curse of a person who overwhelmingly feels inferior and small themselves. Learning to see people for who they are or more importantly through what they say and do is the most effective way to cleanse your life of people you can do without. I often think, if you found a rat in your suitcase before going overseas would you still board the plane – no, you’d get rid of it before take-off! It’s the same with those who hold us back, shoo them away before their rot sets in, don’t carry them around because you’re too frightened to call them out. There’s a wonderful old folk adage: “When you start seeing your worth, you’ll find it harder to stay around people who don’t”, which is such a poignant message for anyone struggling to free themselves from the demeaning influence of those that think of nothing but themselves at the expense of everyone else. Never settle for second best with regards to anything you do in life. Ultimately, the quality of our existence is largely determined by the value that we place on our own self-worth, or as Wayne Dyer once so aptly observed: “Self-worth comes from one thing [and one thing alone] - thinking that you are worthy.”

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June 30, 2022

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Key milestone for Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative The major research project to investigate ways to minimise flooding in the NSW Northern Rivers region is another step closer. The $11.2 million Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative being led by the National Recovery and Resilience Agency in partnership with national science agency CSIRO, will focus on understanding the impact of climate, catchment and hydrological drivers on flooding. Ministerial approval has now been given for the NRRA to enter a contract with CSIRO to progress the study. Unfortunately, the Morrison Government failed to sign this contract prior to the Federal election, which has delayed progress on this important project. From the study,

priority options for reducing flood risk across all seven Local Government Areas in the Northern Rivers region will be identified for Government consideration. Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt said the Albanese Government was determined to reduce the risks associated with natural disasters and help communities to be more resilient against future disasters. “I’ve seen first-hand how devastating the floods in the Northern Rivers region have been for communities. From discussions I’ve had with Mayors, local members and residents, I know it will be a very long recovery,” he said. “While the Albanese Government continues to support recovery efforts

on the ground we are also looking at what can be done to ensure these communities are in a stronger position against future disasters. “Our government intends to make sure Australia is better prepared for future disasters and this study is a key part of that.” The $150 million investment recognises that the Northern Rivers region is highly

vulnerable to disaster from severe weather, particularly flooding, and experienced significant damage this year. The first step of this project is to conduct a six-month stakeholder engagement program, and review and assess flood mitigation options across seven flood-affected Local Government Areas in the Northern Rivers region. The second step of

the project will provide landscape mapping for all catchments in the region - Richmond River, Brunswick River, Clarence River and Tweed River. Detailed flood modelling and scenario analyses will also be conducted for the Richmond River catchment. In advance of the contract being signed, the NRRA has met with key stakeholders, and

the CSIRO has been gathering existing data about the floods and local Council flood mitigation plans, as well as planning and organising for field work. Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said the project would help the community escape the ongoing cycle of disaster and recovery and move towards a more resilient future. “It’s important to join up the community knowledge with broader scientific research,” Minister Husic said. “CSIRO’s world class science will support the community’s road to recovery and resilience building. The research will equip decision makers with additional knowledge to help create a brighter future for the region.”

All systems go for bypass The Australian and New South Wales governments have today announced Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture will design and construct the new $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass, with major construction to begin early next year. The project will upgrade around 14 kilometres of the Pacific Highway at Coffs Harbour, starting from south of Englands Road roundabout and finishing at the southern end of the Sapphire to Woolgoolga project. The upgrade will deliver four lanes of divided motorway bypassing the Coffs Harbour CBD, taking thousands of vehicles out of the centre of town and saving motorists time by avoiding up to 12 sets of traffic lights. Around 600 direct jobs will be on offer during construction.

The bypass is expected to be open to traffic from late 2026. The $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments on an 80:20 basis. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said: “The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories across the country to deliver the projects that matter. “Not only will this

project deliver local jobs in construction, but it will deliver a safer, faster commute to locals, as well as boosting flood resilience. “Importantly, by getting thousands of vehicles out of the middle of the CBD it will give that part of Coffs Harbour back to the local community. “I look forward to seeing major works getting underway.” NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole said: “This is a landmark day for Coffs Harbour that locks

in who will build the biggest infrastructure project in the town’s history. “The project will be delivered using a single design and construct contract to ensure innovation, efficiency and value for money in bringing the plan for this bypass to life.” “We know how important the three tunnels are to the community’s vision for their bypass – and under the planning approvals now in place, they can be assured that’s exactly what they will get.”

“Everything is now set to go - early works are on schedule and major construction is on track to fire up at the start of next year.” NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway said: “The Coffs Harbour bypass will transform travel in this region by diverting 12,000 vehicles away from the CBD, saving motorists around 12 minutes off their trip. “Our Government has made it clear our expectation is more jobs for locals. “I pleased to say that many of the jobs will be filled by local people who were involved in the Pacific Highway upgrade, which we jointly delivered in 2020. “The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by investing in community

infrastructure that will make daily life easier.” State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said: “The benefits to the region from this project will continue for generations to come. “The Coffs Harbour Bypass will ease highway congestion and improve safety, while providing wider economic benefits for the Coffs Harbour area by making the CBD a more attractive place to visit, shop and work. “The bypass will be a key link in this vital piece of the nation’s infrastructure, connecting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.” For more information and to sign up for regular updates on the progress of the bypass visit pacifichighway. nsw.gov.au/ coffsharbourbypass.

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Let’s Get Our Scrap Together The organic compost produced at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre was used last week to showcase the launch of an exciting region-wide organics recycling campaign. The new campaign called ‘Let’s Get Our Scrap Together’ promotes recycling your food scraps in the green organics bin so production of clean and organic compost can continue. The campaign, developed by the NSW EPA and made possible by a State Government $52,000 grant, will be rolled out across the Northern Rivers via North East Waste. The campaign helps to educate residents to stop dumping food and organic scraps in the red waste bin and showcases the benefits of fertile rich compost when

recycled in the green organics bin. The launch was at the Red Earth Farmers property in Fernleigh, which uses organic compost produced at our biocycle compost system at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre to nourish their soil and grow seasonal certified organic vegetables and flowers. However, there are still gaps in how much food and organics is recycled. Just last year, the Northern Rivers diverted more than 42,000 tonnes of food and garden waste from landfill through the kerbside green bin service. You can visit www. newaste.org.au/scrap for more educational material and details.

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Speakman said the floods have taken an immense toll on communities in Northern NSW and the Hawkesbury region. “This funding injection, allocated by the NSW Government, will help people in these flood impacted communities receive the legal support they need to get their lives back on track,” Mr Speakman said. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the funding will be divided between Legal Aid NSW’s Disaster Response Legal Service, the Tenants’ Union of NSW, Western Sydney Community Legal Centre and

Justice Connect. “A total of 60 local government areas across NSW were impacted by flooding in February and March and it’s important we have the right support in place to help floodaffected residents access the legal advice and assistance they need,” Ms Cooke said. Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt said flood impacted areas are still recovering. “Navigating complex paperwork after a natural disaster can be very overwhelming, and this support will ensure communities have access to much-needed resources,” Senator Watt said. This funding is in

addition to a $680,000 funding boost provided to the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (NRCLC) in April 2022, to help the NRCLC deliver critical legal services to people recovering from the flood crisis. Further information about the services being provided by the legal assistance sector in response to the floods can be found at www. disasterhelp.legalaid. nsw.gov.au or at https:// www.clcnsw.org. au/legal-help-floodaffected-communitiesnsw-2022.

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Budget lages behind Qld’s billions for flood recovery Lismore MP Janelle Saffin believes the NSW Budget handed down lags behind Queensland’s simultaneous $1.7-billion allocation for disaster recovery and resilience in 2022-23. “I’m disappointed that the NSW Government did not use this Budget to unlock serious funding to ‘build back better’ here in the Northern Rivers region,” Ms Saffin said. “After all, the February flood hit both states just as hard. “I can only hope that Queenslandstyle funding announcements will flow once the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation stands up from July 1, and it underlines the need for a NSW version of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. “There really is an urgent need to secure a joint NSWCommonwealth Flood Reconstruction Recovery Package and I’ve put forward suggestions at the highest levels based on my observations and advocacy since the flood. “Budget confirmation of a $132.7-million investment in the State Emergency

Service is a welcome start, particularly for a new Incident Control Centre in Lismore and a facility upgrade for Murwillumbah SES.” However, Ms Saffin said the Murwillumbah community continued to be cheated because the Budget had nothing for a longpromised 24-hour police station for the town. Ms Saffin welcomed Budget confirmation of an extra $149.5 million to expand the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) as long overdue. “It’s an utter disgrace that there is no new money indicated for housing needs and the housing crisis right across the Northern Rivers, which was dire before the floods and is now calamitous. “No continuation of the 16 weeks of rent assistance or acceleration of housing for flood-impacted communities, no jobs economic development program, no budget for fixing potholes or landslips, no river clean-up, and no school upgrades in the Lismore Electorate.”

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Steadfast support for The NSW Government is setting the stage for the State’s prosperity, delivering a transformational budget that will secure a brighter future for New South Wales by offering steadfast support for families and businesses. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said: “The people of New South Wales have stood tall through enormous challenges over the past few years, and this budget backs in their efforts, with more steadfast support, stronger services, and strategic reform to set our State up for a brighter future. Key highlights from the Budget for North Coast include:

• $1.7 million for the Imaging Service upgrade across Mid North Coast Local Health District Continued delivery of the: • $723.3 million Tweed Hospital and Integrated Ambulatory Services and car park • $312.8 million redevelopment for the Lismore Hospital redevelopment (Stages 3A, B, and C) • $263.8 million redevelopment for the Grafton Base Hospital • $194.0 million Coffs Harbour Hospital expansion • $21.5 million Port Macquarie Hospital Helipad Relocation and car park

EDUCATION New funding: • $3.2 million in 2022-23 to expand the TAFE campus at Kingscliff • $2.9 million in 2022-23 for the Coffs Harbour TAFE Optimisation. • $2.5 million in 2022-23 for the Northern Rivers Education, Training and Research Hub • $886,000 in 2022-23 to relocate the Lennox Head Public School Continued funding: • $70.1 million in 2022-23 to deliver major upgrades at Kingscliff Public School, Tweed Heads South Public School, Kingscliff High School, Bangalow Public School, Hastings Secondary College, Teven – Tintenbar Public School and Bexhill Public School • $40.2 million in 2022-23 to deliver the new Murwillumbah Education Campus • $10.1 million in 2022-23 to deliver skills facilities at Tweed River High School for the VET Pilot Program, in conjunction with ongoing major upgrades

REGIONAL NSW Grants to boost local economies, including: • $11.1 million to support the expansion of the Treelands Drive Community Hub and improve the accessibility of services to the community • $10.0 million to upgrade and install new infrastructure in Casino to develop a 13 ha industrial park to facilitate the growth and expansion of local industry • $4.9 million to upgrade the Astronomy Science Centre in Port Macquarie

HEALTH New funding: • $4.2 million for the Medical Equipment upgrade across Mid North Coast Local Health District • $2.5 million for the Kempsey Heritage Building refurbishment • $2.0 million for planning for the Ballina Hospital redevelopment

Little for social housing in New South Wales budget Social Futures is disappointed that the New South Wales government passed on the opportunity to invest in social housing in the recent state budget. Social Futures CEO Tony Davies has welcomed the

TRANSPORT • $1.4 billion over four years to continue construction of the Coffs Harbour Bypass, which will improve safety and reduce travel time, as well as removing through traffic from local roads (state and federally funded) • $39.3 million to deliver road improvements along Waterfall Way from the Pacific Highway at Raleigh to Armidale • $2.0 million, as part of the $20 million commitment, to fast track the Oxley Highway/Pacific Highway Interchange at Port Macquarie, as part of the Oxley Highway Future Growth Program

government’s funding for flood recovery in northern New South Wales, but was disappointed the budget did not include more for low-income communities. “As a result of the floods, the Northern Rivers, which was a very vulnerable community, is now more vulnerable,” Mr Davies said.

STRONGER COMMUNITIES • $52.7 million for the construction of new regional police stations to maximise productivity and meet the current and future needs of the NSW Police Force and community at Port Macquarie and Byron Bay • $3.5 million to fit out premises for the Firearms Registry CUSTOMER SERVICE • $14.6 million for the Mission Critical Emergency Services Messaging Program, a centralised mission-critical emergency services paging network including upgrade and consolidation of existing agency networks into one whole-of-government paging network PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT • $168.0 million to deliver new social and police housing, as well as repair and replace existing homes damaged during the floods • $70.0 million to repair and replace flood-damaged housing for First Nations people across the mid and north coast regions of New South Wales • $56.4 million for the Dorrigo Escarpment Walk and Arc Rainforest visitor experience • $32.9 million to enhance biosecurity for Lord Howe Island to

“I would have liked to have seen a massive commitment to social housing in this budget. Around New South Wales there are around 50,000 households on the waiting list for social housing.” Mr Davies said before the floods many Northern Rivers towns, including Lismore, had waiting lists of more

than 10 years for social housing and the floods had clearly exacerbated homelessness. “There have been statements from government saying they will commit to social housing, but in reality, there has been virtually no social housing built in the Northern Rivers by government in the last decade,” he said.

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families and businesses protect the ecological values of this World Heritage listed site • Continued delivery of the $54.7 million new office hub in Coffs Harbour, to accommodate 430 workers from across government agencies, improving cross-agency collaboration and service delivery across the North Coast Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said: “Thanks to the NSW Liberals and Nationals in government, the 2022-23 NSW Budget provides both capital and program enhancements in Tweed. I particularly welcome the major upgrade to “Kingscliff TAFE, a new ambulance station, the ongoing works at the new Tweed Valley Hospital and major works at local schools. The commitment to providing more nurses, doctors and allied health workers, and the expanded child care and early education programs is also of great benefit to Tweed residents.” Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said: “The 2022-23 budget sees a lot of investment in the Coffs Harbour electorate by the Liberal-Nationals Government. Continuation of major projects like the Coffs Harbour Bypass are matched with cost of living support for families. We are working hard to make the Coffs Coast an even better place to live and the 202223 budget delivers on this commitment.” Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said: “The NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget proves that the North Coast, including the Clarence and Richmond Valleys I represent continue to benefit from the Nationals strong voice in State

Mr Davies said on the Tweed, a not-for-profit had secured funding to build some houses, but much more is needed with this year’s flooding leading to more homelessness in the area. “Property is so valuable, so it’s actually a good idea for government to build and hold housing – it builds the wealth of the

Government.” “Huge completed infrastructure like the Pacific Highway upgrade and the new Grafton Bridge are being followed with more major investments headlined by the $263 million redevelopment for the Grafton Base Hospital. “Given the string of natural disasters we have endured in the region, the Liberal and Nationals record investment in emergency services infrastructure, personnel and equipment could not come at a better time.”

state, and there are so many benefits to the community if people have safe housing,” he said. “To have a wellfunctioning harmonious community we need more social housing – insecure housing damages people’s mental health – children drop out of school, relationships break down

and that’s a cost to our community.” Mr Davies did welcome increases to the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance program to help struggling households cover the rising cost of energy and also more investment in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

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Long term gains, short term cuts Ballina MP Tamara Smith said the budget handed down by the NSW Treasurer will support women and families over the long term and there are some solid investments in infrastructure in the Ballina electorate. “However, in the short term there is nothing that addresses the acute housing shortage or cost of living pressures. “I welcome the fact that the treasurer has committed to a universal free year of pre-kindergarten and the budget

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW The NSW Government has delivered a State Budget that is future focussed and will lead to positive impacts for women, children, First Nations Peoples, and people struggling to afford homes. There are people in deep need who will miss

out. “The initiatives encouraging women’s participation in the workforce, early education and childcare, partnerships with First Nations Peoples, and making home ownership more affordable are all very positive. “The Treasurer is right to point out that housing security is the foundation

addresses the cost of child care and offers some relief to working families from next year. “Lennox Head Public School will see some money this budget going towards the relocation and planning for the new school, and there is money for the Ballina Hospital redevelopment. “It is pretty shocking I think for people in our community that there is nothing in the budget that addresses our acute housing crisis or cost of living pressures in the here and now. Nurses and teachers are getting a pay rise slightly above the public sector wage cap – 3% this year and 3% next year, but when you consider that the cost of inflation is above 5% this represents a pay cut.”

of both economic security and a good life. “The reality is that for far too many people, the idea of buying a home is not within their grasp. “It is these people, on the margins of society, who need more substantial support,” St Vincent de Paul Society NSW CEO, Jack de Groot, said.

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‘Cherry Tree Four’ get justice All charges were dismissed in Kyogle Court on Friday for the four forest protectors arrested in November for defending Cherry Tree State Forest from logging. Malveena Martyn, Naomi Shine, Ian Gaillard and Dee Mould, collectively known as the “Cherry Tree Four” who had their final day in court after over six

months of legal action were relieved and proud to have had their efforts exonerated by the court. Ms Shine said she was proud of what she had done. “Cherry Tree is a beautiful native forest and the wildlife corridor is part of is so valuable,” she said. Ms Martyn was clear about why she was involved in the protest.

“We want logging in public native forests stopped,” she said. “The Forest Corporation has been doing what it likes for decades.” The group’s lawyer, Eddie Lloyd said, “Today I had the honour of representing these incredible climate change warriors who were arrested for trying to protect Cherry Tree

State Forest from logging by the Forestry Corporation.” “In submissions today, the Magistrate accepted that we were living in a climate crisis and agreed that these climate change warriors were just trying to protect endangered & threatened species from death by Forestry Corp logging in Cherry Tree State Forest. All charges were dismissed.

“These warriors of the forest, who are held in high regard and seen as leaders in our community, should never have been dragged to court. There is something seriously wrong with laws that criminalise community leaders for trying to save our planet. There is something seriously absent in our laws that this forest was not protected and that the

Forestry Corp were able to log in this significantly biodiverse hotspot. “Civil disobedience is what activists are forced to do when the Government prioritises protecting vested interests over the protection of our planet.” Ms Lloyd said.

Council moves to reduce development application times In recognition of the urgent need to reduce development application (DA) times, Tweed Shire Council is embarking on a concerted program to address the backlog. The DA Backlog Reduction Program is recognition by Council for the need to tackle a problem which is state-wide and has been compounded by a number of factors. Tweed is not alone when confronted by a high number of undetermined DAs however Council has identified a number of measures which it hopes deliver a more manageable, efficient workload over the next 6-12 months. After consultation with the local development industry, strategies put forward to Council by Council officers were endorsed at the 2 June Planning Committee

meeting. To achieve strategy goals, a cooperative effort between Council and the development sector was developed, resulting in certain trade-offs of current Council assessment services. These include: • Council officers providing a greater focus on problem solving regarding any technical and infrastructure delays between its DA assessment and internal referral units • Seeking responses for further information from applicants where required to achieve quicker determination of applications, including a new requirement of only one Request for Information (RFI) to address outstanding matters • Limiting the amount of staff time currently applied to

pre-lodgement advice and checking of new applications into the State Planning Portal • Advising applicants to minimise contact with assessing officers throughout the DA process to allow for time to be spent on applications. Council’s General

Manager Troy Green said there had been many significant factors impacting on DA approvals across NSW. “There has been a huge upswing in the property market and housing construction in particular due to Federal and State Government incentives and low

interest rates,” Mr Green said. “The job market is highly competitive and experienced planning and engineering staff have been drawn to the private sector. When coupled with COVID-19, flood events and capped income streams, this has

caused challenges to DA processing times. “Other challenges to our DA assessment processes have included technical input on major State infrastructure projects, new State planning policies and changes to planning legislation and the new State Planning Portal which is presenting challenges in the lodgement requirements. “Our Council officers are aware of the issues and frustrations caused by DA delays and are committed to working on practical ways to reduce the backlog as quickly as possible. “We continue to work with our State counterparts and continue to seek a range of alternative resourcing methods to address the issue at hand.” For more information go to tweed.nsw.gov.au/ da-backlog-reductionprogram

Young and old encouraged to enter new art award Tweed Regional Gallery is encouraging all artists – including First Nations and young artists - to head to the Gallery’s website to enter the inaugural Wollumbin Art Award (WAA). The exciting new award is open to artists from the local government areas of Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Lismore and Kyogle as well as the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast City. A $15,000

first prize is on offer and a two-week residency at the Gallery’s Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. Interest in the WAA has been strong and Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM is urging artists not to leave submitting their entries until the last minute. “The online entry process is very straight forward and you can save your entry before

submitting it as long as you submit it before 5 pm on Sunday 17 July 2022,” Ms Muddiman said. “I am really proud of the resilience shown by artists who have faced so many challenges in recent years. The WAA offers another fantastic opportunity for them get their work out there. “In addition to the first prize, we have the $10,000 First Nations

Bundjalung Award which includes an exhibition at the Gallery as well as a $5,000 prize and an Emerging Artist Award. “We are also delighted to be able to include the Wollumbin Youth Art Awards for young talent aged from 5 – 18 years which includes prizes for the various age groups.” Ms Muddiman said the Gallery was looking forward to working with the 2022 pre-selection

panel members including respected local elder Aunty Joyce Summers and Indigenous art officer at Arts Northern Rivers, Kylie Caldwell. “We can’t wait to see the entries as they come in and I hope to see some ambitious and exciting artworks,” she said. The Gallery has secured the services of respected curator and editor of VAULT Magazine, Alison Kubler, as judge

for the 2022 WAA and acclaimed artist Hiromi Tango as the 2022 WYAA judge. Finalists will be informed on Monday 8 August and will have their works displayed at the Gallery from Sunday 30 September to Sunday 20 November 2022. For more information, go to gallery.tweed.nsw. gov.au/whats-on/prizesawards/wollumbin-artaward.

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Don’t delay your flu shot this winter The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging local residents to book their flu vaccination now, to get protected against severe illness this flu season. North Coast Public Health Unit Director,

Dr Paul Douglas, said flu cases and hospitalisations have been rising, which is concerning at this early stage in winter. “During the week ending 11 June, 247 people presented

to Northern NSW emergency departments with Influenza,” Dr Douglas said. “That takes us to more than 1,000 flu presentations this year already. “Due to the high rates

of PCR testing in the community, we have also detected 551 flu infections across the District for the month of May, which is higher than usual. “Influenza is now spreading quickly as we

are now interacting with each other once again after the last few years of social distancing and mask wearing. “If you haven’t already booked your flu shot, please do it now as it provides essential

protection for people of all ages against severe illness from influenza.” During June, the flu jab is available for free to all NSW residents who are six months and older at GPs and pharmacies across NSW.

Grafton’s heritage on display for tourism leaders A successful bid by Clarence Valley Council will see the 2022 Destination North Coast Tourism Symposium showcase two of Grafton’s most iconic heritage-listed venues in July. The industry conference brings together key regional stakeholders, strategists and tourism experts to discuss and consider issues, challenges and opportunities impacting tourism across the North Coast. The Saraton Theatre will be the venue for the Tourism Symposium on 28 July, followed that evening by the Awards Gala Dinner at The Barn (pictured) in the Grafton Showgrounds. “The two host venues are both heritage-listed buildings that showcase Grafton’s rich and proud history,” Clarence Valley Mayor Ian Tiley said. “Clarence Valley Council is proud to partner with Destination North Coast to co-host the annual event. “Holding this event

in Grafton presents an opportunity to showcase the Clarence Valley to tourism industry leaders from across the country. “More than 100 key stakeholders including Tourism Australia representatives will see what Grafton has to offer and we are hoping that many of these

visitors stay over and enjoy the weekend in our beautiful region.” Clarence Valley Council made the successful bid to host the annual event with the aim of promoting Grafton and its heritage. The original bid was submitted in March 2020, just before

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producers, entertainers, transport and tour operators are all set to benefit from this event.” This year’s Symposium theme is Evolution for Success which aims to stimulate a strategic outlook for tourism for the North Coast region, and inspire passion, enthusiasm and resilience to invigorate tourism post the pandemic and natural disasters. Renowned futurist Steve Sammartino is the opening keynote speaker for the event. The Gala Dinner provides a networking opportunity and will recognise and celebrate the region’s finest tourism operators, including a Local Hero awards ceremony. Early Bird Combo Event tickets ($145 + booking fee) are currently available at https://events.humanitix. com/2022-north-coasttourism-symposiumand-gala-awards-dinner.

Caring people wanted to help seniors stay at home longer Older Australians aren’t the only ones benefitting from remaining in their homes longer, now a national home care provider is offering 750 people the opportunity to earn extra dollars to care for them. Five Good Friends CEO, Simon Lockyer said they were on a nationwide hunt to find 750 kind, caring and

compassionate people who wanted to contribute to senior and disabled Australians. “Being a home carer is very rewarding - it keeps our older and disabled Australians happier and safer for longer,” Mr Lockyer said. “The flexible contract roles are perfect for anyone looking for fulltime hours right through

to those who need a few hours of care work a week to help make ends meet. “We want people from 18 up to retired folks who still have a lot to give. What they all need in common, a willingness to help and care for people.” On average a Five Good Friends home carer earns $37 an hour, works

between 14 and 20 hours a week, which equates to $2,500 to $3,650 in monthly income. The number of older Australians using home care has tripled in recent years, growing 25 per cent last year alone. The aged care sector will have a labour shortage of 110,000 within a decade. Home care will remain in high demand with a

peak due in 2031, when nearly 20 per cent of the population is expected to be aged over 65, compared with around 16 per cent in 2021. At the end of 2021 some 217,724 senior Australians had access to a home care package with just over 824,000 others having received support through the Commonwealth Home

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Celebrating resilience in relationships

Community groups in Lismore are coming together to promote healthy relationships and to celebrate resilience in people that have experienced domestic abuse, family violence and sexual assault. There is a greater need for us all to be aware of language, situations and what we can do to contribute to a kinder, more understanding and safer community. A spokesperson for the Lismore Domestic Violence Liaison Committee (LDVLC), Jillian Knightsmith said, “Our committee acknowledges that domestic and family violence has escalated in communities across Australia and around the world this year in the wake of COVID-19 and is now at risk of further escalation due to the impact of the recent natural disaster.” About 20 organisations come together to form the committee (LDVLC). This includes services helping women, men and children as well as whole family and gender support. Ms Knightsmith talks of the nature of aggression at home saying there is a wide spectrum of types and severity of abuse, “Domestic and family violence is often a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour. “Where it often begins is with controlling behaviours that may involuntarily take away your freedoms to be with others, or control finances or monitor your social and communication avenues. This can also look like threats to the safety of pets or other family

members and the person being coercive can even manipulate the situation by speaking of self harm. If you don’t feel comfortable with a situation, it is good to address it, as over time, the severity can become more serious.” Healthy relationships provide autonomy over decisions about your body, mind and life. Discomfort in a decision or undue pressure over determining what is best for yourself can be an indicator that it is time to address what is really needed. Responsibility for this kind of safety is the same as taking precautions when driving on the roads or working with tools. Ms Knightsmith says, “Organisations like ours play only a small part of the response to abuse and neglect. Family, friends and neighbours are the unsung heros - those that are there before, in the middle of a crisis or situation, and afterwards. “The national initiative “Stop it at the Start” says it all. We need to be more

aware of our own mannerisms that may be contributing to the problem, as well as how to talk to people when you see something concerning in others.” Like anything that doesn’t go right - it is best to address it before it takes too serious a turn and breaks up a family. Or worse... The community is the front line - they are the ones that have the capacity to stop it before it starts. The best way is to be alert to language - behaviours, patterns, prejudices or preferences towards negative bias can become automatic. Bringing it up in conversation by drawing attention to it, “You often say that, whatever made you feel that way?” Or perhaps call out behaviour, “That’s not respectful” or “there is another way to discuss this.” You may be able to say, “Wow, they are some strong opinions, have you spoken to a counsellor about that?” If we consider the way we interact, Ms

Knightsmith draws attention to the probability that we have made a choice and helped. She hopes that, “everyone that reads this can think of something that they can do or have done to make us a more resilient and kind community.” “Kindness is about not just going through the motions - It’s about doing the best things for others because you want to rather than just because you have to. It’s about being genuine. Having compassion, respect and empathy for a situation. We all deserve and need kindness.” Breaking these habits are key to making changes in our communities. “Children are learning from us all the time - they learn these negative traits. It’s about adults the decision makers breaking the mould setting a better example.” When considering your own situation, sometimes we need to put ourselves in anothers shoes if a friend came to you and told the story that you are living, what advice would you give them? Now has never been a better time to acknowledge awareness and cause change. The Lismore digital campaign is designed to share stories on the website that celebrates the resilience of individuals and families who have experienced domestic and family violence.. You are invited to get involved, help share stories, celebrate resilience and healthy relationships as well as build awareness.

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

OOOH... all those REMARKABLE WOMEN... ‘Leemo Cat’ here. Crikey, ‘Mum Jane’ asked me a most perplexing question just now. ‘Leems, do you appreciate and even understand how remarkable women are? Well, do you really?’ Hmmm? I mused before giving a response. I grasped that my answer could have a negative impact on my daily treat supply & the administration of brushing & stuff. These necessitous but small ‘crucials’ in my life could be at great threat. More ponders? My answer had to be articulate, brilliant, conservative, informed, appreciative and supportive. Hmmm, CRIKEY? ‘Well Mum, yes siree, I agree with you. I think women are certainly truly outstanding’. (Hoping for a rewarding pat which did not happen.) She responded, ‘Well, Leems, your answer is pitiful. Elucidate in more detail please. WHY this conclusion?’ OMG! OK, here goes. ‘Well Mum, women can make stuff like cakes & soup & pies. They can sew things, and iron. They can vacuum, dust, mow grass, drive cars and clean windows. They know how to ‘bustle’. They can have babies if they want and raise them to be fine adults, like you’ve done with ME, beloved Mum’. I ascertained by the stunned stare-glare on her face my answer was deficient in every possible way. ‘Leems, you ignoramus cat.

What a ‘suck-up’ that last bit was. I’m not falling for it.’ She droned on. ‘Leems, it’s time you learned and valued more about the remarkable things women have achieved, so sit down and listen. Nooooo!! ‘Right Leems, have you heard of Christine de Pizan? She died in Italy in 1430 aged 66. The first professional woman writer who earned money through her pen. Dr. Mae Jemison, Leems, the first African American female astronaut. Madame Curie, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Journalist Nellie Bly, who left New York in 1889 on a 24,899-mile journey around the world?’ OMG, I’d had enough of this stuff and spoke up. ‘OK, Mum, I get your drift (bloody boring). You’ve read about these remarkable women but have you actually met or know any yourself?’ Well, that opened the floodgate from ‘Leemo hell’! Aaargh! ‘YES I HAVE (snappy tone) Leems. My Mum, your Grandmother, bore 8 children in 10 years. Your aunty, one of my Sisters is, AM, RN, LLB, MCrim; Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple London; Former New South Wales’s first female Chief Magistrate, Judge and Politician. There is Liz Taylor, Leems, who I met in Botswana. AND, there is Shayne. A lady I met at Farmer Charlies in Lismore. I had a flat tyre. She just stepped in and changed it for me. Another started a newspaper. These women are all amazing, as are many others I know. Some lost their homes during our floods. SO, any comment you blockhead Cat?’ ‘Mum, I am a Warrior feline, I will face many defeats in life, but never be defeated. YOU are the most remarkable woman I know.’ End of THAT! Purrsies, Leemo. (do your reckon I won with that suck-up stuff?)

Northern Rivers Food Harvest Trail returns in 2022 After a postponement from their usual schedule in May due to the floods, it is fantastic to see that Northern Rivers Food (NRF) have announced the return of their annual Harvest Food Trail in 2022, allowing locals and visitors the much needed opportunity to come together to experience, celebrate and enjoy our amazing food & beverage offerings in the Northern Rivers NSW region. Held over the weekend of July 30 and 31 this year, the event is guaranteed to be a very Northern Rivers experience, reflecting on and celebrating the distinctive provenance of our region’s food. The Trail will offer lots of wonderful eating and drinking experiences, jammed-packed with our most-acclaimed restaurants, producers, farmers and growers. ‘Our Harvest Food Trail is a carefully curated collection of very special food and beverage experiences for you, showcasing our amazing food and beverage producers in this region,’ said Anne Briggs, NRF Executive Officer. ‘Part of enjoying the food is knowing the story, understanding where your food was grown, the regenerative methods the farmer used to produce your food, the families behind the brands and their unique stories. Our Harvest Food Trail offers a range

of special food and beverage experiences over the weekend, including unique farm tours, ‘behind the scene’ insights, tastings, chef workshops, lunches and so much more.’ ‘The Harvest Food Trail offers something for everyone. You can create your own food discovery trail visiting farms, restaurants, distilleries, breweries and food outlets, whilst enjoying a leisurely drive at your own pace, choosing your own itineraries over the weekend.’ So what is on offer over the weekend July 30 and 31st? Celebrated chef, nutritionist and author Sam Gowing will be running a full day class at her new Tweed Cooking School. Tweed Escapes and Blue Ginger Picnics have a top desk cruise on the magnetic Tweed waterways all the while enjoying a platter of 100% local produce. Norco and Cheeses Loves You have joined forces, opening Allard’s Dairy in Burringbar to demonstrate how a dairy farm operates with cheese making and tastings. Table Under a Tree in Rosebank will showcase their ethical Boer goat farming operations will have talks on the incredible flavour and health properties of goat meat and product for sale. Zentveld’s Coffee Farm & Roastery in Newrybar will open the farm gate

doors and offer regular farm and roastery tours. Enjoy superb views from the verandah overlooking the farm, while you taste coffee grown organically and learn how they care for their soils, bees and wildlife. Brookfarm are providing a special morning tea and regenerative farming tours on their macadamia farm at McLeods Shoot, all with wonderful Hinterland views. Australia’s Manuka in Tyagarah will open their apiary with the worlds’ most potent and pure bioactive Jellybush honey. At The Farm in Byron Bay there will be a behind the scenes tour to learn about their paddock to plate journey with drinks and a tasting plate from Three Blue Ducks afterward. Duck Creek Macadamias in Brooklet will also be opening their farm gate and offering free tastings of their top quality chocolate macadamia products. Explore Byron Bay and Playing with Fire Native Foods will provide walking tours to discover our local edible bush tucker plants in both Bangalow and Mullumbimby, sharing insights of our indigenous history and traditional stories. Afterwards you can taste some of our amazing Australian native foods and purchase plants to grow at home. Karkalla Byron Bay has a local lunch special on

Saturday featuring local indigenous ingredients. The Oyster Shed on Birds Bay is participating, with waterfront dining overlooking their oyster farm, where you can feast on oysters with local finger limes and a paired gin cocktail. Bellingdale Farm in Nunderi have prepared a special long lunch, with a shared feasting menu overlooking Mount Warning. At Pipit Restaurant in Pottsville there is a special six course seasonal menu on offer, where guests can glimpse the cooking process in their open-plan kitchen. In Burringbar local favourites Mercado Juarez offer a three course lunch celebrating authentic Mexican food. Further south, Barrio at Habitat in Byron are putting on a special barbecue with an emphasis on sustainable regenerative practices and Crystalbrook Byron has a ‘meet the maker’ Pork and Pinot Long Lunch featuring Bangalow Sweet Pork. Harvest Newrybar are offering a special long lunch in their bakery, using their wood-fired oven, bringing together produce that is native to the region. Ballina RSL will also have a Boardwalk Lunch with a Bangalow Sweet Pork roast - enjoy local produce at its finest overlooking the beautiful Richmond River.

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Beanies and balloons to celebrate three years of parkrun It was a beanie led recovery and birthday celebration in one when Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino celebrated its third birthday on June 25, after three years of weather and COVID disruptions. Luisa Grace, one of the event’s team of Run Directors said the weekly event has experienced drought, heat, cold, bushfire smoke, COVID, rain and finally the recent

catastrophic flood which have made conditions difficult at times and led to many periods where the event has been cancelled. Despite these obstacles the event averages close to 50 locals and visitors a week, and has seen 1,059 people run, jog or walk the 5km course; 699 have recorded a personal best time and visitors from over 100 clubs and running groups have

travelled to Casino to take part. Luisa, who loves a party, reckons it’s time to celebrate these ups and downs. The event has brought an economic benefit to Casino with many parkrun tourists chasing the letter ‘Q’ to complete their alphabet of parkrun names. Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino is a free 5km free weekly timed community event where

participants run, jog or walk 5km every Saturday (weather permitting!) at Queen Elizabeth park beside the community garden at 6.45 for a 7am start. Locals and visitors are welcome to join in. To find out more go to www.parkrun.com.au/ queenelizabethcasino, visit the Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino Facebook page or email queenelizabethcasino@ parkrun.com.

(From left) Erin Green holding Ilya Farr, Luisa Grace, Therese Schier, Donna and Kate Mison and Logan visitor Garth Klee celebrated Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino’s third birthday on June 25.

It Takes a Town NAT MCCOMAS The Northern Rivers Flood Relief Fund, a partnership between Northern Rivers Community Foundation and Byron Community Centre, raised an incredible $1,308,655 in a matter of weeks. An incredible 103 grants have reached community organisations who are imbedded, trusted and already connected on the ground in flood affected Northern Rivers. One of those recipients is It Takes A Town (ITAT). ITAT used the funds to employ a GIVIT coordinator at the Murwillumbah Volunteer Hub and the results were significant. “We’ve done a calculation on how much flood-impacted households have received via GIVIT, as compared to the

money that has been invested in employing a GIVIT coorinator,” the organisation said. “So far, for $3000 worth of staff time via the NRCF grant, we’ve generated around $40,000 in goods and trades for households.” ITAT worker Soraya says what the grant has contribiuted to their efforts has been received whole heartedly by the local community. “The whole community is so grateful for every cent that has come from anywhere to help pour back into the rebuild of this town. It’s not cheap – there’s so much to be done, and people cannot financially afford to get these jobs done themselves,” Soraya says. Any support helps so much. It’s really hard to put into words, but people are so, so grateful for every little

bit of help,” she said. (ITAT) @ittakesatown was launched in March 2017, the same weekend that the devastating flooding of Cyclone Debbie hit our region. The generosity that followed those floods provided the perfect segue for ITAT. They didn’t have to educate anyone in the 2484 postcode area about the benefits of generosity

and responsiveness, the community were seeing it in action before their eyes. ITAT helped to keep the door of generosity and responsiveness open, after the crisis ended. Since launching in 2017, over 1100 residents have become members of ITAT. One third of these have offered their resources and skills for sharing

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in the local area. Over 80 local schools, tertiary institutions, businesses, groups, clubs, churches and spiritual movements, sporting groups, Government agencies and services, are also engaged in activating our shared vision of thriving for all. ITAT provides a platform for collaboration within our community.

It Takes a Town is working with the volunteer hub to support recovery in towns between Burringbar and Chinderah with the goal of contacting all estimated 3,000 homes that were impacted by the disaster. A large number (500 – 1,000) residents / homes have been contacted so far, and survey research identified clear emergency needs. These everyday needs, such as vouchers for food and fuel, are being matched with donations and funding received, including the grant from The Flood Relief Fund. It Takes a Town will also hire a paid emergency relief coordinator to oversee the contact of the additional 2000+ homes, to support the volunteers, and to facilitate the matching of funding to needs.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 30, 2022

28 REAL ESTATE

Higher costs for essentials and debt and ‘double whammy’ for households As universally expected, the RBA made the decision to raise the cash rate at their June meeting, however the 50 basis point hike was larger than expected. The latest move takes the overnight cash rate to 0.85%. With underlying inflation moving sharply higher to be up 3.5% over the year, the RBA’s heavy lifting on the cash rate still has some way to go, with interest rates likely to consistently rise through the second half of the year and into 2023. With the cash rate up, it’s highly likely variable mortgage rates will rise by the same or a similar amount over the coming week, taking the average variable interest rate for a new owner occupier loan to around 3.16%. Together with the 25

basis point increase handed down last month, the cumulative 75 basis point lift in mortgage rates will add approximately $200 per month in additional repayments on a $500,000 mortgage compared with mortgage rates in April. While higher interest rates will lower borrowing capacity, less household savings and tighter balance sheets will also weigh

on serviceability assessments for prospective borrowers, adding to diminished demand for home purchases. Settled sales estimates from CoreLogic indicate dwelling sales over the three months to the end of May were -19% lower than at the same time a year ago. A similar trend can be seen in home lending data from the ABS, where the number

of new mortgage commitments is also trending lower. In a double whammy for indebted households, the additional cost of debt comes as nondiscretionary inflation rises at more than twice the pace of prices for discretionary goods. Higher costs for food, fuel and finance are likely to see household savings continue to taper as families funnel more of their income

towards servicing their mortgage and funding essential costs of living. For housing markets, higher mortgage rates add further downside risk to values, which are already trending lower, such as the case in Sydney and Melbourne, or losing steam in the rate of growth across most other markets. Importantly, home values were already easing well ahead of a rising cash rate.

A combination of higher fixed mortgage rates, lower consumer sentiment, tighter credit conditions and worsening affordability have all played a role in the slowdown to-date. While we expect the housing downturn evident in Sydney and Melbourne will gradually spread to other regions, the trajectory for this will depend on how fast and how high interest rates move and normalise, along with the performance of the broader Australian economy and labour market. A stronger economy, along with the tightest labour market conditions in a generation, should help to ensure the ensuing housing downturn remains orderly.

Opening doors for more first home buyers First home buyers will be able to choose between an upfront payment or a smaller annual property tax under reforms that will help make home ownership achievable for more NSW residents. The First Home Buyer Choice is part of an integrated multibillion dollar housing package announced in the 2022-23 NSW Budget to deliver quality, accessible and affordable

housing across NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet said one of the Government’s priorities is to make home ownership a reality for more NSW families. “We want to lower the barriers to owning a home for first home buyers seeking a place of their own,” Mr Perrottet said. “In the past two decades, the share of first home buyers under 35

years of age has declined from 67 per cent to 61 per cent. Lifting home ownership is part of this Government’s efforts and ambition to help families who are feeling the squeeze. “The First Home Buyer Choice will remove one of the largest upfront costs to buying a home and help deliver a brighter future for first home buyers.” Treasurer Matt

Kean said the NSW Government had allocated $728.6 million over the next four years to help first home buyers get a foot on the property ladder. “We know that first home buyers are being forced to enter the property market later in life and this reform will make the property market more accessible for them,” Mr Kean said. “It will mean more

NSW residents will get into their first home at an earlier age and achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.” For a NSW household with the median income that saves 15 per cent of their income, stamp duty adds about two years to the time required to save the up-front costs of the median NSW dwelling. The property tax option will be available

for properties for up to $1.5 million, helping a broader group to become first home buyers. Together with existing first home buyer initiatives, the Government will offer support to about 97 per cent of all first home buyers, or about 55,000 people per year. For more information, visit https://www.nsw. gov.au/initiative/firsthome-buyer-choice

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In honour of NAIDOC Week, here’s a diverse and compelling curation of some of the most memorable, compelling and inspirational First Nations’ storytelling from the riches of the ABC archives. From journalists, to presenters and storytellers, the impact of Indigenous storytelling at our “Aunty” is explored, featuring interviews with actors Deborah Mailman (pictured) and Leah Purcell, producer and presenter Kelrick Martin and filmmaker Bjorn Stewart, among others. From shows such as Redfern Now, Black Comedy and Total Control, to the inaugural First Nations’ journalists of the late ’80s and ’90s, to children’s show MessageStick, the power of storytelling is celebrated. 0107

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6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Farewell To Leigh Sales: A 7.30 Special. A tribute to outgoing 7.30 host Leigh Sales. 8.15 Agatha Raisin. (Return, Mv) Agatha is hired to protect a woman from her ghosts of Christmas past. 9.35 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R) After their only child goes missing, a successful children’s book writer and his wife struggle with the grief of losing their daughter. Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch. 11.25 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+s, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: The Manchurian Candidate. (2004, MA15+lv, R) A group of American soldiers is captured. Denzel Washington. 1.00 Living On The Coast: Shoalhaven Recovers. (R) A look at the region of Shoalhaven, NSW. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

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7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 MacGyver. 9.00 The Love Boat. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MacGyver. 3.10 The Love Boat. 4.05 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Blinded By The Light. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.10 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 8.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 10.05 Sheep Without A Shepherd. (2019, M, Mandarin) 12.10pm Cyrano, My Love. (2018, M, French) 2.15 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 3.55 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 5.55 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 7.35 The Program. (2015, M) 9.30 The Hurricane. (1999) 12.10am Apocalypto. (2006, MA15+, Maya) 2.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Step

Outside. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Esports. LPL Pro Rocket League. Test Match. Australia v New Zealand. 9.15 Storage Wars. 9.45 Pawn Stars. 10.15 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.15 A Football Life. 12.15pm MOVIE: Invictus. (2009, PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Carlton v St Kilda. 10.30 AFL PostGame. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Six Million Dollar Man. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. (2009) 7.30 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, M) 11.45 Spy Games. 12.45am Southern Charm. 2.30 Adv Time. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.40 The Virus. 8.00 The Context With John Barron. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 Farewell To Leigh Sales: A 7.30 Special. 12.45 The Brief. 1.00 News. 1.15 Friday Briefing. 1.40 The Virus. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 The World. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Just Another Day In Indulkana. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 9.15 Bedtime Stories. 9.25 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 10.15 Hip Hop Evolution. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Barn Hunters. 11.30 Hello SA. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Bargain Mansions. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Barn Hunters. 5.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Stone House Revival. 8.30 Home Again With The Fords. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

1.25pm The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 2.10 Children’s Programs. 3.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.20 The Deep. 4.45 FriendZSpace. 5.00 Born To Spy. 5.25 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 Supernatural Academy. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Log Horizon. 9.15 Dragon Ball Super. 9.35 Sailor Moon Crystal. 10.00 Slugterra. 10.25 Close.

11.30 Food Safari Earth. Noon My Market Kitchen. 12.30 Make This Tonight. 1.00 John Torode’s Asia. 1.30 Sourced. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.00 Just Jen. 4.30 Struggle Meals. 5.00 My Market Kitchen. 5.30 Make This Tonight. 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Earth. 8.00 Secret Delicious. 8.30 Royal Recipes. 9.30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 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 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Dog Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Hotel Inspector. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.40 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Coastal Villages. 11.45 Late Programs.

1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The Blame Game. 9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 10.00 Hardgrave. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, July 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Agatha Raisin. (Mv, R) 2.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 The ABC Of. (PG, R) 4.05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.05 The Snail And The Whale. (R) 5.35 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018, PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Love Your Garden. (PG) 10.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Tour de France. Stage 1. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 3.00 Sportswoman. 4.00 Trail Towns. (Return) 4.30 Tour de France. Stage 1. H’lights. 5.30 Rommel: The Soldier, The Son And Hitler.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes. (R) 1.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Essendon v Sydney. 4.30 Highway Cops. (PG) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Living On The Coast: Shoalhaven Recovers. 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 Arctic Vets. (Premiere, PG) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 3.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGa, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 GCBC. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 7.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. (PGal, R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Living Room. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Good Karma Hospital. (PGa) A familiar face returns. 8.20 The Split. (Ml) Hannah’s relationship with Nathan unravels when he drops a bombshell. Rose struggles to cope with her grief. 9.20 Miniseries: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 2. Phryne and Jack find the third and most important Crypt treasure. 10.10 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) Stephen Ward is on trial at the Old Bailey. 11.10 High Fidelity. (Mls, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: The Lakes And Dales. (Final, PG) A train journey aboard the Northern Belle. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. 1.30 In Therapy. (Mas, R) 1.55 The New Pope. (Mal, R) 4.00 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+v, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers are worried that a Chinese national may be a drug trafficker due to her unusual movements. 7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson, Jeremy Irons. 10.05 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020, MA15+lv, R) Two detectives join the Miami Police Department’s special team to bring down head of a drug cartel. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v England. 10.00 Wallabies V England PostMatch. Highlights from the match. 10.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) Tom Hanks. 12.45 Labour Of Love. (PGa, R) 1.35 Living On The Coast: Shoalhaven Recovers. (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 Wildlife Rescue Australia. (PGa) A koala needs its sore eye checked. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG) Dogs are matched with companions. 9.00 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 My Life Is Murder. (Mv, R) Alexa investigates the hit-and-run death of a young woman who worked for a popular publicity maven. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Sammy J. 9.20 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.10 Would I Lie To You? 10.40 Friday Night Dinner. 11.05 The Witchfinder. 11.35 Blunt Talk. 12.05am Schitt’s Creek. 12.30 Brassic. 1.15 To Be Advised. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 10.00 Basketball. WNBA. Dallas Wings v Los Angeles Sparks. Noon Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 12.05 Letters And Numbers. 12.35 Over The Black Dot. 1.05 Yokayi Footy. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Insight. 6.30 Good With Wood. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, M) Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 All The Things. 10.30 Our Town. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. Caloundra Cup Day. Wests Tigers Legends Race Day. Flemington Finals Race Day. 5.00 Border Patrol. 5.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 Rainbow Country. 12.20pm MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943, PG) 1.50 MOVIE: Hobson’s Choice. (1954, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: The Big Country. (1958, PG) 7.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.00 The Love Boat. Noon Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 MacGyver. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 Cheers. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am SEAL Team. 2.05 Scorpion. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm Space Nova. 4.20 The Deep. 4.45 FriendZSpace. 5.00 Born To Spy. 5.25 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Evolve. 7.35 Supernatural Academy. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. 9.00 Holly Hobbie. 9.25 Dwight In Shining Armour. 9.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.45 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 8.25 Between Worlds. (2016, PG, Hebrew) 10.00 Rurangi. (2020, M) 11.35 Chevalier. (2015, M, Greek) 1.35pm Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 3.30 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 5.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 7.35 This Is Where I Leave You. (2014) 9.30 3some. (2009, MA15+, Spanish) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Garage 41. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. 2021 Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars. Replay. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Wild Transport. 4.00 Big Easy Motors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. Gold Coast Suns v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm How To Build A Motor Car. 3.35 MOVIE: Big Fat Liar. (2002) 5.20 MOVIE: Trolls. (2016) 7.00 MOVIE: Trolls World Tour. (2020) 8.50 MOVIE: This Is 40. (2012, MA15+) 11.30 Spy Games. 12.25am Supergirl. 1.20 The Piketon Family Murders. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Teen Titans Go! 4.50 Monkie Kid. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 8.30 Neighbours. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 MasterChef Australia. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 The Big Bang Theory. 3.30 Charmed. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 3.30 The Bright Side. 3.45 The Virus. 4.00 News. 4.30 The Context With John Barron. 5.00 News. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 India Now. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 The Context With John Barron. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Make This Tonight. 1.00 Cook’s Pantry. 1.30 Cook Like Heston. 2.30 Bake With Anna. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Taste Of The Territory. 5.30 Cheese Slices. 6.30 Great British Food. 7.30 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu. 8.30 Jamie’s Food Escapes. 9.30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 10.30 Food Fight Club. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 12.35pm Ice Hockey. National Super League. 2.35 This Magic Moment. 4.20 Football. Tiwi Islands Football League. Grand Final. Imalu Tigers v Muluwurri Magpies. 5.50 Small Business Secrets. 6.20 News. 6.30 NAIDOC Awards: Pre-Show. 7.00 NAIDOC Awards. 10.30 NAIDOC Award Winners. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Windy City Rehab. 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 2.30 Home Again With The Fords. 3.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 4.30 Worst To First. 5.30 Stone House Revival. 6.30 Building Off The Grid. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Off The Grid. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 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, July 3 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. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 ABC 90 Celebrate! (PG, R) 3.35 Nigel Slater’s Middle East. (R) 4.30 Back To Nature. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. H’lights. 8.05 WorldWatch. 9.10 Love Your Garden. (PG) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Replay. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 AusMoto Show. 3.30 Sportswoman. 4.00 Small Business Secrets NAIDOC Special. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. H’lights. 5.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Dennis The Menace. (1993, G, R) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PGl) 3.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Driving Test. (PG, R) 2.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Living Room. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – Maggie Dent. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Stephen Page. (PGa) Part 3 of 4. 8.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Premiere, Mal) A young police constable starts a new job in an outback mining town, where he spent his youth. 9.30 Miniseries: Small Axe. (MA15+l) Part 1 of 5. 11.40 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (2019, MA15+l, R) 12.40 Black Comedy. (Ml, R) 3.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Napoleon: In The Name Of Art. (PG) To mark the 200th anniversary of his death, the relationship between Napoleon, culture and art is explored. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. 1.30 In Therapy. (Ma, R) 1.55 The Clinton Affair: Handing The Sword To The Enemy. (Mas, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+dl, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (M) Takes a look at an investigation. 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Authorities are suspicious of a bottle of cologne in the possession of a martial arts fighter. 8.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman. (2017, Mav, R) An Amazonian princess leaves her isolated island home to help end World War I. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright. 11.15 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red chases a lead. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 The First 48. (Mav) 11.25 Accident, Suicide Or Murder. (Mav) 12.15 Unspeakable Crime: The Killing Of Jessica Chambers. (Mav) 1.05 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 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 MasterChef Australia. The six finalists travel to Oyster Bay, Tasmania, where they face a two-round oyster challenge 9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer. 10.10 FBI. (Mv, R) A politician is targeted with a car bomb. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 9.35 Meet The Penguins. 10.35 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. Midnight MOVIE: Miss You Already. (2015, M) 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon College Sports Inc. 1.35 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 The New York Times Presents: The Weekly. 4.50 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.30 Alcohol: The Magic Potion. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.20 QAnon: The Search For Q. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 My Italian Family. 4.00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. 6.00 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. 7.00 Border Security. 8.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 9.00 Mighty Trains. 10.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Garden Gurus Moments. 12.10 Getaway. 12.40 Arctic Vets. 1.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.30 MOVIE: The Small Voice. (1948, PG) 4.15 MOVIE: To Catch A Thief. (1955) 6.30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 7.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Healthy Homes. 9.30 Buy To Build. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 10.30 Reel Action. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 12.30pm Scorpion. 2.30 Cheers. 3.00 Offroad Adv. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy And The Band. 4.20 The Deep. 4.45 FriendZSpace. 5.00 Miraculous. 5.25 100 Things To Do Before High School. 6.00 Malory Towers. 6.30 Evolve. 7.35 Supernatural Academy. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. 9.00 Holly Hobbie. 9.25 Dwight In Shining Armour. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A United Kingdom. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 9.15 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 11.20 The Special Relationship. (2010, M) 1pm Song Lang. (2018, M, Vietnamese) 2.55 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 4.35 Between Worlds. (2016, PG, Hebrew) 6.10 A Raisin In The Sun. (1961) 8.30 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. (2011, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 ITM Fishing Show. 7.00 Ultimate Fishing. 8.00 Shopping. 10.00 Big Angry Fish. 11.00 Fish Of The Day. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Hook Me Up! 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. GWS Giants v Hawthorn. 6.00 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte Cristo. (2002, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Deadpool 2. (2018, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

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$1 billion for NSW primary industries The NSW Government will invest more than $1 billion in economic, social and environmental programs to build more resilient and stronger primary industries in the 2022-23 State Budget. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the NSW primary industries sector was valued at $20.9 billion last year, and the investments being made in this year’s Budget will help protect that record, while creating opportunities for future growth. “The NSW primary industries sector has the aspiration of reaching a value of $30 billion by 2030. Today’s budget supports these

aspirations,” Mr Saunders said. “Stronger primary industries are critical to stronger regional communities—that’s why the NSW Government is committed to strengthening this sector now and into the future. “The drought, natural disasters and a global pandemic have significantly challenged our primary producers, who have responded by achieving record levels of production value each year for the last two years,” Mr Saunders said. “This budget will help provide the programs to equip our primary industries to continue to boost their productivity and profitability, while

ensuring we sustainably manage our natural resources for generations to come.” Highlights from the 2022-23 NSW budget include: • $670.6 million to support the recovery and clean-up efforts from the NSW floods in 2022-23, including $241.4 million to deliver grants to primary producers in 2022-23 with $295.1 million over the next two years • $182 million to fund the remaining six years of the 10-year Marine Estate Management Strategy • $163.9 million in in the 2022-23 Budget, to prepare and prevent future biosecurity threats through the

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Recent Cattle Market Reports

TENTERFIELD Heifers sell to $2,826.00 Sale Date: 20.06.2022 Number Yarded: 360 Numbers decreased this sale with a total yarding of 360 head. A mixed quality yarding saw prices meet a softer market. Steers sold to 544 cents, whilst bullocks sold to a top of 362 cents. In the Cow section, heavy weight cows sold to 350 cents, medium weight cows reached 323.2 cents, no lightweight cows were yarded. Heifers sold to 498.2 cents. Trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 686.2 cents, while the heifer portion reached 542.2 cents, both returning to the paddock.

CASINO NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 24 June Agents yarded a total of 1,641 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 22 June. There was a reduction in most classes of cattle, although young cattle were well supplied. A fair number of cows were penned along with an increased numbers of bullocks and steers. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of weaners with quality fairly mixed. Cow prices saw a drop this week averaging 298c/kg

Property of the Week PRODUCTIVE RIVERFRONT FARM - $2,300,000 Situated on the banks of the mighty Clarence River, between the villages of Ulmarra and Cowper, this 50 acre (approx) property of the most productive Add acomprises little bit some of body text riverbank country in our region. With established infrastructure all presenting in very good order - including the renovated homestead, in-ground swimming pool, separate studio/office, carport, substantial lock-up shed with skillions, steel cattle yards, stables, sand arena, right down to the fencing - everything is in tip-top shape. The ridgeline upon which all infrastructure is located is entirely flood-free; and stood up to the test of the recent flood event. There is no need to rush around and move livestock off the property, or lift things in the home or shed. 'Quality' is the word that best describes this property. Phone JoJo Newby of Farrell McCrohon Stock & Station Agents on 0417 690 637 to discuss further.

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Vealers; Yearlings; Heifers Light Strs. 648.2 av. 577.0; Steers 525.2 av. 481.5; 498.2 av. 375.2 Hfrs. 542.2 av. 513.2; Heifers 520.2 av. 480.6 Heavy Strs. 686.2 av. 609.0; (200 to 280kg) Heavy Strs. 652.2 av. 644.8; (280kg plus) Hfrs. 540.2 av. 525.8; (200 to 280kg) Hfrs. 518.2 av. 518.2; (280kg plus)

TOP PRICES BULLOCKS: NM & K Rhodes $2963.88 STEERS: RD & RV Cox $2709.00 COWS: Shipfury Pty Ltd $2345.00 HEIFERS: DB, JC & NA Lanz $2826.00 YEARLINGS: Ian Clark $2360.00 VEALERS: Ian Clark $2001.00 BULLS: David Sweeney $2987.52

Steers up to 400kg; Steers 400-500kg; Steers 500kg plus 544.0 av. 462.7; 521.2 av. 401.4; 445.2 av. 394.1 Cows; Bulls 600kg+; Bullocks 540kg + Light No Quote; 320.0 av. 267.7; 362.0 av. 357.3 Medium 323.2 av. 288.3 and reaching a top price of 436c/kg. Heifer prices were also down with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 509c/kg and topping their category at 624c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 430c/kg and reached a top of 522c/kg. Bull prices decreased this week with 55 head sold averaging 301c/kg and 565kg. Steers held firm to easier with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 604c/kg and reaching a top price of 738c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 480c/kg and topped their market at 636c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 364c/kg. Vealer prices were back again this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 572c/kg and reaching a

For Cattle Bookings contact: Office: 02 6736 1344 Glen: 0412 269363 Matthew: 0401 949323 NEXT SALE: 4th July 2022, 8am Start top of 740c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 504c/kg with a top price of 640c/kg. Ramsey & Bulmer held their annual Casino Bull & Female Sale on Friday 24 June with a se-lection of 48 top-quality Hereford & Santa Gertrudis stud bulls going under the hammer. A large crowd was in attendance with a commendable 98% clearance rate and average of $8,500. Top bull of the day was sold by McPherson Herefords to John Smith of Woodenbong for $18,000. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a store sale on Friday 8 July with 1,500 booked. Further bookings are welcome.

Stock Comment 453 cattle yarded in a very mixed offering at Grafton for Tuesday June 21st sale. The wet and the cold is definitely showing in the cattle at the moment and consequently prices also eased across the board. Bullocks sold to 370c/kg, Heavy cows sold to 340c/kg and Bulls to 320c/kg. Weaner steers sold from 350c/kg to 670c/kg depending on weight and quality. Our next Store sale will be this Thursday 30th June.

SALE DATES TO REMEMBER Store Sale - Thursday 30th June - 9am start Fat Sale - Tuesday 5th July - 8am start Fat Sale - Tuesday 12th July - 8am start Store Sale - Thursday 2st July - 9am start Fat Sale - Tuesday 26th July - 8am start David Farrell: 0437 448 455 Ben Clark: 0477 123 770

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Statewide emergency order issues for varroa mite A statewide emergency order has been issued to control the movement of bees across NSW and stop the spread of varroa mite. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders says the order has taken came into effect from 6pm Sunday “After the first detection of varroa mite at the Port of Newcastle on Friday, DPI is investigating potentially contaminated hives outside the initial 50 kilometre biosecurity zone,” Mr Saunders said. “That includes a property near Trangie in central west NSW, where containment and control activities will be carried out. “If varroa mite settles in the state, it will have severe consequences, so we’re taking every precaution and action needed to contain

the parasite and protect the local honey industry and pollination.” The statewide order is a fourth tier general emergency zone that has been added to the existing zones, in which no bees are allowed to be moved across NSW. A 50km biosecurity zone is still in place around the port of Newcastle and beekeepers within that area must also notify the NSW Department of Primary Industries of the locations of their hives. A 25km surveillance zone is also still active around the site, where officials are monitoring and inspecting managed and feral honey bees to limit the extent of the incursion. A 10km emergency zone around the Port remains in place, where eradication

plans will be enacted to treat hives, including at a new fourth property that has been identified. “Australia is the only major honey producing country free from varroa mite, the most serious pest to honey bees worldwide,”

beekeepers are well informed and can continue to help us with this critical response”. The mites are tiny reddishbrown parasites and are easily identifiable to the naked eye. If you have bee hives

located within the 50km biosecurity zone please notify DPI of their location by calling 1800 084 881, completing the form on this website: https://forms.bfs. dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/9247 or emailing hive.location@ emergency.dpi.nsw.gov.au. For more information

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management. “Farmers for Climate Action welcomes schemes which help farmers become more resilient to climate change by creating new sources of income,” FCA CEO Dr Fiona Davis said. “For instance, droughts are becoming much more common and income from a scheme such as this could keep a farm family going when the grass isn’t growing or water entitlements have dried up.

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Huge swathe of NSW land protected More than 31,200 hectares of private land in north-western NSW is now protected in perpetuity through the NSW Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), marking a major win for biodiversity in the region. Minister for Environment James Griffin said Bush Heritage Australia and South Endeavour Trust have signed permanent conservation agreements for Naree Station and Yantabulla Station.

“This is a NSW Government commitment of $8.9 million to support the rich biodiversity in this part of the state, and it’s a great example of what government and private organisations can achieve when working together to protect and conserve our environment,” Mr Griffin said. “At least 60 per cent of Australia’s land is privately owned or managed, and many important ecosystems are found on private

land, which is why conservation agreements like these are so important. “These two massive sites, which are on the traditional Country of the Budjiti people, are home to nationally significant wetlands for waterbird feeding and breeding. “The wetlands form part of the Paroo River catchment, which is the last free-flowing river of the Murray Darling Basin. It’s considered among the top 20 sites for waterbirds in Australia.

“These two BCT conservation agreements are pivotal for the many species that rely on the protection of these unique ecosystems to breed, rest and survive.” At Naree and Yantabulla, ecologists have recorded: • More than 187 water bird species, many of which are threatened • At least 15 mammal species, including the vulnerable striped-faced dunnart, sandy inland mouse and little pied bat • At least 350 native plant species, among 16

vegetation communities • Important habitat for pink cockatoos, budgies, emus, short-beaked echidnas, red kangaroos, and a variety of frogs and reptiles. The agreements, administered by the NSW Government’s BCT, are supported in-perpetuity with annual payments for agreed conservation action. The combined conservation area protected under these agreements is 31,266 hectares, which is one of the largest areas of

private land protected under a BCT agreement. Prior to signing these agreements, the BCT had invested $124.9 million to support 146 funded conservation agreements, collectively covering over 78,000 hectares. These two neighbouring agreements therefore increase the area protected under funded agreements by a whopping 40 per cent. To read more about the BCT, visit /www.bct. nsw.gov.au/

Government to extend farm resilience program Farmers across NSW will have ongoing support to build resilience when it comes to future droughts and other natural disasters, thanks to a multi-million dollar commitment in the 202223 NSW Budget. Treasurer and

Minister for Energy Matt Kean said the NSW Government, in partnership with the Commonwealth, will provide $12.1 million to continue the popular Farm Business Resilience Program until June 2024, following the positive

response and take-up of the pilot program. “Following the extreme weather events that have occurred across NSW over the past several years and a global pandemic, our farmers continue to face challenges and uncertainty when it comes

to the management of their farming operations,” Mr Kean said. “Through this multifaceted program, farmers will have access to free business coaching, farm tours, workshops, networking events and a series of online resources

which will provide advice on various aspects of a farming operation.” Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said feedback from those who have already participated in the program has been overwhelmingly positive. “The program has

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$328 million for regional Quest to digitise one and key worker housing million plant specimens Regional New South Wales is at the heart of the NSW Government’s 2022 Housing Package with almost $328 million to improve housing supply and ensure locals and key workers moving to the regions have a place to call home. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the investment would increase housing across the State by fast-tracking planning, building new homes, upgrading social housing, bolstering key worker accommodation and unlocking government-owned land. “We know housing is one of the biggest limiting factors in attracting workers and driving further growth in the regions, which is why we’re investing an extra $327.8 million to tackle this issue with practical solutions,” Mr Toole said. “It includes $174 million to deliver more than 270 new homes for teachers, nurses and police, ensuring we’re looking after the people caring for our communities. “Developing new

housing is complex, and this package will ensure we get the many parts of the system working together, including councils, industry, developers and community housing providers.” Treasurer Matt Kean said regional housing was a priority with up-front planning, coordinated infrastructure delivery and a pipeline of development-ready land key to building more homes. “We know the key to unlocking housing in regional New South Wales is the delivery of critical infrastructure, which is why we’re investing $120 million to build transformational infrastructure that will unlock new homes in the regions,” Mr Kean said. Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said the funding would support the delivery of prioritised infrastructure by local governments to pave the way for thousands of regional homes in the next four years. “We’re also focusing

on implementing the recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce, which is why we are investing $33.8 million to help regional councils plan for growth by providing up-front strategic planning grants and the expansion of the urban development program to bring together infrastructure providers, industry and planners to actively manage and unblock the housing supply pipeline,” Mr Roberts said. “In 2021, the NSW Government launched the Regional Housing Taskforce to address regional housing pressures and identify recommendations to boost housing supply and affordability. Our package responds to the recommendations of the Taskforce. “This investment will deliver more land for homes sooner and different types of homes to meet the community’s needs, as well as provide certainty to attract investment and better data to make sure the right homes are built in the right places.”

EPA pings Forestry Corp a third time in six days Forestry Corporation has been prosecuted and fined three times in the past six days for alleged illegal logging operations in koala habitat and fire-affected forests. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced it had fined Forestry Corp $15,000 (the maximum penalty) for failing to comply with conditions imposed to protect critical habitat in Brooman State Forest near Batemans Bay after the Black Summer bushfires. “Forestry Corporation is a serial offender,” Nature Conservation Council Chief Executive Chris Gambian said. “It is behaving like an outlaw organisation, not a government agency

entrusted with managing 2 million hectares of public forests “This is the third time in six days Forestry Corporation has been fined or prosecuted for serious breaches of environmental protection laws. “Where is the responsible minister, Dugald Saunders, during all this? He should publicly condemn the reckless and lawless behaviour of this agency, but we haven’t heard a peep out of him. “The government must establish a comprehensive independent review of Forestry Corporation to ensure it acts lawfully and sustainably. “There is little evidence the corporation is

meeting basic standards under the existing arrangements. It appears to requires root and branch reform.” The fines and prosecutions of the past week are not isolated instances. Forestry Corporation is a repeat offender, with eight alleged major breaches since April 2020. “Part of the problem is that the fines are too small to act as a deterrent,” Mr Gambian said. “A fine of $13,000 for a multi-million-dollar corporation is trivial. The government should increase the penalties to reflect the true harm illegal logging causes.”

The Australian National Herbarium in Canberra is imaging nearly a million plant specimens using an automated system developed by Netherlands company Picturae. CSIRO Group Leader for Digitisation & Informatics, Pete Thrall, who oversees digital assets at the National Research Collections Australia, managed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, said the project would help inform bushfire recovery and biosecurity. “Digitising the herbarium is a huge leap forward for sharing specimens for research. As a result, we’ll be able to provide information quickly for projects like bushfire recovery and biosecurity,” Mr Thrall said. “Creating a digitised replica also provides security for the herbarium’s irreplaceable physical specimens,” he said. Parks Australia imaging manager Ms Emma Toms, located at the Australian National Herbarium, who is coordinating the Picturae project, said the

work would be completed over the next 9 months. “To digitise these specimens in house would have taken us about eight years using a standard camera rig,” she said. “The first step is a visual check of each specimen to ensure it is in good condition and has a barcode to link to its digital record. “Three people operate Picturae’s conveyor belt, which moves specimens under a camera to take a high-resolution photograph. Two people unpack the specimens at the start of the conveyor belt and one person repacks the specimens and checks the photographs for any errors,” she said. One of the new technologies transforming the utilisation of collections is artificial intelligence (AI). CSIRO Postdoc Dr Abdo Khamis said machine learning and AI enables researchers to extract trait information from images. “We can use digitised herbarium specimens to understand how plants are responding to climate change, for example by determining how the

reproductive structure of flowers is changing with time,” he said. The team will continue to grow the herbarium’s digital assets as more plant specimens from Australia and the region are added to the collection. “We will have an inhouse digitisation programme once this process is complete, so new specimens will be photographed before they are incorporated into the collection,” Emma Toms said. The full digital collection of the Australian National Herbarium will be made available through the Atlas of Living Australia, including for the general public. The Australian National Herbarium is part of the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, a joint venture between Parks Australia’s Australian National Botanic Gardens and the National Research Collections Australia at CSIRO.

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Budget boost to biodiversity Improving biodiversity is a clear focus in the 2022-23 NSW Budget, with major investments in ground-breaking programs that support landholders to protect and conserve their land, and more than $2 billion invested in programs focusing on protection, conservation and natural capital investment. Minister for Environment & Heritage James Griffin said the Budget investment demonstrated the NSW Government’s commitment to protecting the environment and growing a clean economy. “I’m proud to be part of a Government that has a strong track record in conserving our environment, and this massive new round of funding ensures we can continue this critical work right across New South Wales,” Mr Griffin said. “This Budget delivers hundreds of millions of dollars to encourage landholders to conserve biodiversity and sequester carbon on their land, which is critical because private landholders own and manage about 70 per cent of land in New South Wales and many sensitive ecosystems are found there. “Our $206.2 million Sustainable Farming Program will ensure farmers can opt to receive benefits for sustainable land management practices, while improving

biodiversity and lowering emissions. “This Budget is also delivering a $106.7 million Biodiversity Credits Supply Fund, which will ultimately pay landholders for generating biodiversity offset credits, while conserving biodiversity. “By partnering with landholders through these new programs, we can continue enhancing existing biodiversity conservation, which is great news for the environment and future generations.” The 2022-23 NSW Budget also includes $598.2 million over 10 years for the National Parks and Wildlife Service as part of the Government’s continued response to the risk of

bushfires. “This funding will maintain record levels of national park firefighters, delivering 250 permanent jobs, including 200 firefighters, as well as critical infrastructure and fleet upgrades,” Mr Griffin said. “After significant flooding and rain this year, the Budget is committing $18.5 million to expand Beachwatch to ensure we can continue meeting community expectations for monitoring the quality of water at swimming spots statewide. “We’re continuing our massive investment in our national parks and enticing more domestic and international tourists

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There’s nothing like discovering little gems hidden off the main highway, places we can go to relax, eat, create memories and have experiences we hadn’t even thought about.

convenience. We are the local one stop shop for groceries, fuel, liquor as well as being the post office! Try one of our pies. We are here to serve you Monday to Saturday 6:30am till 7pm and Sunday 7am till 7pm.

The Northern Rivers Region has an abundance of almost secret spots if we set out to see them. Our creeks and rivers, forest and beaches are second to none and once you’ve been, you will return time and time again. Along the way there’s plenty to see and do. Sumptuous food, gorgeous surrounds, crystal clear water and white sand to mention a few.

Situated in the beautiful hills of Main Arm, our customers are able to relax and enjoy the lush Hinterland Hidden Gem rainforest. We revamped the store 5 years ago and Teven Golf Course has recently reopened after a returned all the old materials back into the building, complete rebuild. Designed by professional golfer, keeping its old previous look and vibe. Craig Parry, this gem in the Ballina hinterland, is a We are proud to sell locally made arts and crafts, great experience for golfers of all abilities. skin products, pottery and beautiful scented oils. Not only does Teven provide a beautiful setting Quality locally made beers and wines are also amongst remnant rainforest and bubbling creeks it available. Our bottle shop is fully stocked for also boasts a magnificent playing surface. Teven your needs, and our food is second to none. Our is the first course in Australia with tee to green Sir homemade cake and coffee are a must served with Grange Zoysia. If you have not played on this turf the best friendly service you will experience in the before this nine hole beauty is definitely worth a area. Marianne will cater for any function, give us a call to find out more. visit.

Call in at Alstonville Plateau Sports club and dine in our new restaurant, Little Wok for your Asian Fusion Fix. Try your luck in our Friday Night Raffles or play some bingo or pool. Open Mondays from 12 noon and other days from 10am. See you there! Take a scenic drive out to Kyogle and have a look at Oopsa Daizie florists for inspiration to make your celebration a hit. Wendy and crew are here to give advice and will create the perfect accessories for tables, venues, brides and more. Open Tuesday – Friday 9:30 – 6 and Saturday 9 – 12 noon.

The new clubhouse has been built with spectacular views of the course. Serving local coffee, beer and food it is the perfect spot to unwind after a round. Visitors are welcome and the course is open 7 days a week. Bookings are essential so Whilst you’re in Kyogle, check out Clay Corner, please call 02 6687 8386. stockists of locally made pottery from the Northern Rivers. One of our objectives is to assist local small business, artists and makers. Open Monday Ready to Serve you to Friday 9am till 5pm and Saturday 9am till 2pm. Sunday closed. Established in 1947, Main Arm Store is still going Tintenbar General Store is open 7 days for your

and Marianne Dichiera since 1992, with help over the years from their 3 children, the store is the main hub in the area, where locals hang out and catch up regularly.

Main arm is a special place, it really feels like you are at home. Our Friday night pizza every week has become a great community get together for week’s end. We love to welcome new faces visiting our area so please pop in and say Hi! We are open 7 days a week.

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Crabbes Creek 108 Pimble Valley Road Goldilocks - TALLARINGA gets it just right - A real garden of Eden, stunning low maintenance dream property - Quiet, peaceful, private & secluded retreat close to town and the beach - Splendid open plan layout, vaulted ceilings, huge windows fill the space with light - Massive well lit master bedroom, surrounded by leafy views flows onto the deck - Huge bathroom space drifts seamlessly outside with gardens, deck and bath - Large alfresco spaces, wrap around decks make this truly indoor outdoor living - Vast space down stairs with potential, bedroom/rumpus room with bathroom - Separate charming cabin with 2 large bedrooms, fireplace and deck with views

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Tregeagle 762 Rous Road

Perfect Rural Setting Enter via the tree lined driveway to this lush, near level block of approximately 4.2 hectares (10.4 acres). Perfect for horses and cattle or horticultural pursuits. The single level 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with high ceilings, hardwood cladding and large open plan living is yearning for your individual touch to create something very special. Beautiful views are enjoyed from most rooms of the home.

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- Dual solar systems and connected to grid, all bitumen roads and circular driveways - Walk into an exceptional property where everything has already been figured out - Approx. 15 min Ocean Shores, 20 min Pottsville/Brunswick, 45min Gold Coast/ Ballina Airports

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Various outbuildings includes a huge shed with 3 open bays plus 2 lock up garaging. Also, original dairy bales in good condition. Only minutes from Alstonville, Ballina and Lismore. This idyllic, elevated and cleared acreage is ready for you to start creating your future dreams!

Call Steve Leslie M 0413 833 077 P 02 6686 1100 E steve.leslie@harcourts.com.au

Ocean Shores 76 Balemo Drive Family Retreat overlooking Golf Course - Large entertainers’ kitchen with quality appliances, butler’s pantry and loads of storage - Master bedroom includes ensuite with double shower and separate wc / Spacious main bathroom - Boasting three generous sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes / Study or fourth bedroom - Easy care timber flooring throughout / Internal laundry with ample storage

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Price Guide $1,280,000 - $1,380,000

- Covered alfresco area and swimming pool overlooking the golf course - Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans for optimal comfort all year round / 5.5kw Solar System - Oversized double garage with remote doors / Concrete double car space or perfect for another shed / Circular driveway for easy access

Call Justine Smith M 0401 433 776 P 02 6686 1100 E justine.smith@harcourts.com.au

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Divert to Discover 39 The HARCOURTS Foundation

that helps, grows and enriches our growing our own food and medicinal communities. herbs. From this humble beginning For all enquiries, contact we have grown to have a fully HARCOURTS Ballina Byron stocked greenhouse full of medicinal The Harcourts Foundation has and culinary herbs, permaculture raised over $7 million since 2008, 02 6686 1100 plants, flowering pollinator plants has assisted hundreds of charitable and vegetables. organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Mad Mountian Family Farm the USA, and has helped literally Mad Mountain is a proudly family thousands of people in need. owned and operated farm located In 1888, John Bateman Harcourt in the picturesque peak of Tomewin opened the door on what would Mountain. With views to the ocean, become the first ever Harcourts office farmland and surrounding rainforest of the fastest growing real estate and valleys. group in Australasia, and beyond. We use permaculture methods to We have proudly worked for 125 simulate a natural environment in years in our communities everyday to our gardens and maintain a working fulfill people’s dreams of achieving ecosystem to discourage pests. We a home. Alongside that we have also use no harsh chemicals or pesticides built a long and enthusiastic history of and instead make our own fertilisers supporting thousands of community and pest control sprays using organic initiatives to benefit tens of thousands methods that we have found to be both effective and have low to no of our neighbours. environmental impact. We have After asking our Harcourts team in also dedicated a large portion of our 2008 if there was a better way to invest acreage to wildlife preservation and in the communities where we work, maintaining the natural environment. live and play, their overwhelming response led to the launch of The Our story began humbly as we moved Harcourts Foundation in Australia out of the suburbs in search of a simpler life. We wanted to live a more and New Zealand. self sustainable, less commercial Our Purpose: To provide support lifestyle using solar, tank water and

Also from our established fruit trees we have developed a range of delicious jams, chilli sauces from our home grown chillies as well as a selection of tasty chutneys and relishes. Our herbal teas were one of our first products that we created as we learned how many benefits medicinal herbs had and sought a way to enjoy it. These were an instant hit and we have been selling our home grown, herbal teas ever since and are always developing new blends for different purposes and uses. Add a few years and we have since added flavoured dipping oils made with the best virgin olive oils and a selection of our homegrown herbs and chillis. Rose water made with our homegrown organic roses. Preserved lemons and dried citrus wheels have also joined the list. Each year we have new fruit trees maturing and we develop new products to use each crop.

For us the most rewarding part is when a customer pops by our market stall or shoots us a message to tell us that their garden full of our plants is flourishing or that they simply cant get enough of our products. Helping people, bringing a smile to their face and sharing the joys of what we do is what this is all about. We hope you enjoy our products as much as we do. Feel free to get in touch or shoot us a message. We love to hear from you. Our website is www.madmountainorganics.com.au

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40 Divert to Discover National Cartoon Gallery When you visit the National Cartoon Gallery, Australia’s only cartoon gallery, you will go on an Arts & Culture journey like no other! 24,000 cartoons, funny thought provoking & irreverent cartoon & comic exhibitions, cartoon and art workshops, film nights, animations & so much more! You will experience ARTS with Attitude and audacity, that Responds to the real issues, tackling the Truth and salient Stories, sagacious, silly, sad or serious.

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Clarence River Wilderness Lodge nestles on the Clarence River just 3 hours south of Brisbane. The Lodge offers families affordable accommodation within the pristine wilderness area and operates on environmentally sustainable principles. Solar power, minimal water use, bush regeneration and minimal impact policies are all part of your stay at our eco friendly lodge. Give your kids the freedom to explore nature, swim, canoe and much more. Sit around your campfire by the river and relax, enjoying nature all around. Your hosts, Sharon and Steve will warmly welcome you to their home of over 40 years.

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Willa and Duncan are a young couple with a passion for quality food. Willa grew up in Kyogle and lived in Melbourne where she met Duncan. They moved to Kyogle in February 2021 and opened the store in May 2021. Swan Bay Market offers a selection of fresh local produce and products, grass fed beef, gourmet cheeses, small goods, artisian bread and pastries and more. We also serve Botero coffee from our coffee window.

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You will experience CULTURE, cartoons, comics and caricatures, with Comedy and curiosity that Unforgivingly unravels the unbelievable, making you Laugh at life or the lies we are feed, that are Thought provoking tantalising talking points that tempt us to tears or tell us about the Uniquely unacknowledged understories they Reveal, reframe or remind us of, taking us on an Engrossing, emotional rollercoaster, and leaving us feeling more emboldened, embarrassed, empathetic or elated and housed in an authentic underground WWII Bunker. And don’t forget our licensed Café and our Cinema. If you enjoy your art & culture with a twist, shaken and not stirred, the National Cartoon Gallery is the place to visit - a safe place for unsafe discussions, and a place to have fun and play. An incomparable Arts & Culture experience you won’t forget. Visit us at 1 John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour Open Tuesday to Sunday | 10am – 3pm Ph: 02 6651 7343 www. nationalcartoongallery.com.au

Summerland Farm - The Heart of the Hinterland in Beautiful Ballina Byron Summerland Farm is a beautiful macadamia and avocado farm set high in the Ballina-Byron hinterland. This multi-award-winning attraction is a great day out for the whole family. Taste the region’s delicious produce, meet the farm

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Divert to Discover 41 animals (did someone say miniature donkeys?) and soak up the country vibes on a real working farm. Voted both Alstonville and Ballina’s best tourist attraction, Summerland Farm offers families a full day of play, dining and exploring on its stunning 238 acre hinterland paradise. With a bounty of local produce on the doorstep, Summerland Farm is a great opportunity to truly taste the region. The fully licensed Restaurant is open 7 days from 8am-3pm, for

breakfast and lunch. Book ahead to book one of the popular High Teas or even a romantic Farm Picnic, or … if a quick grab-and-go treat is what you’re after, the Farm Café offers a great range of delicious choices. Take home a slice of the beautiful North Coast Hinterland from the products and produce available at The Grocer, The Gift Shop and The Nursery. The kids will love the adventure playground and super cute farm animals.

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Wake up in the rainforest! CRYSTAL Creek Rainforest Retreat, nestled on 250 acres of genuine old growth forest, is a couples only romantic getaway, between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast hinterland. Boasting World Heritage National Park on 3 sides, the retreat offers true peace and privacy. With a stunning creek and rock pools, 8 kms of fabulous rainforest walks dotted with 400 year old trees. Ultimate relaxation awaits in 13 luxury rainforest cabins, bungalows and lodges, all are private, individually placed amongst the rainforest and fully self-contained. Quality modern furnishings, flat screen TV, fireplaces and reverse cycle air con are standard. Along with King size beds, large oval sunken double spa baths

or large two-person hand carved marble baths; floor to ceiling windows and rainforest views, ensure a holiday like no other. Our lodges also have private solar heated plunge pools, set into their decks. With a full gourmet menu on offer and private dining in your accommodation, take a Gourmet picnic basket down to the creek or orchard, romantic packages and in house massage are also available. Crystal Creek Rainforest Resort is just 45 minutes from Gold Coast and 55 minutes from Byron Bay. Call us now on 02 6679 1591 to book your 2022 luxury escape - you can email on relax@ccrr.com.au or check us out on the internet: www.ccrr.com.au

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Give us a call NOW to book your Fozie Adventure!

Hook, line, and sinker, get onboard with Fozie (skipper Rob Foster), with over 40 + year fishing in the Ballina / Byron area, both as a professionally and recreational Rob has extensive local knowledge of the best fishing spots, our regional has to offer. Fozie and Di have also spent 10 years fishing and conducting charters all over PNG and a further 2 years as a head fishing charter guide in Darwin. The past 7 years has seen Fozie and Di back home in our local region we they have obtained our own small

fishing charter business, operating out of Ballina. We specialize in catering to small groups (max 6), customizing the package to suit your tastes. We take care of all your bait, tackle, and all the licences. Fozie will have you hooked up on that fish in no time, he’s happy to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with you, while you concentrate on pulling up that fish. We also offer Whale watching in the winter months for those of us not as keen to fish.

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Budget a golden opportunity to secure our future NSW Farmers President James Jackson, pictured, says last Tuesday’s state budget presents a golden opportunity to invest in productivity-boosting measures to grow the agricultural sector and build a productive base to pay down debt. The state’s agricultural sector is powering ahead as an economic driver for the state, with recent reports revealing hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars could be added to the coffers if the right policy settings are in place.

“There has never been a better time to unleash the beast of agriculture,” Mr Jackson said. “At the moment our sector is a key economic driver in terms of exports, underpinning jobs not just on the land but right the way through the food and fibre supply chain from farm gate to the checkout. “NSW Farmers has identified some key improvements across a number of policy areas, and we’re pleased to see them getting traction in the pre-budget announcements.”

Shoring up biosecurity efforts in the face of outbreaks in Indonesia and bolstering rural and regional health were among the key policy priorities for NSW Farmers, with a focus on creating a stronger future for agriculture a major driving force. Pre-budget announcements such as $206 million to help farmers adopt additional sustainable practices, and $28 million to boost farm forestry were also welcome measures. “The government should be commended for the investments

they’ve already pledged that will unlock future growth in the agriculture sector, but we know there is still more to do,” Mr Jackson said. “Our farmers produce some of the world’s best food and fibre and we are proud to see it enjoyed by people both here and abroad. “What is critically important now is to maintain that momentum and realise some of the opportunities ahead of us.” In terms of exports for NSW, $1 out of every $7 comes from

agriculture, and a recent report from the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre (FIAL) showed investing in value-adding could contribute an additional $50 billion to the economy by 2030, creating over 223,000 jobs in NSW. “Agriculture has enormous opportunity to help dig ourselves out of the COVID-sized economic hole Australia is in, and there are great opportunities to unlock the potential of natural capital,” Mr Jackson said. “There are some big

challenges ahead that agriculture will have to navigate such as climate targets and a growing global population, but we are adapting to meet those challenges and we are working with governments to get the policies right. “By investing in agriculture, the state government will allow farmers to truly grow a stronger future for NSW.”

$1.1 billion for a stronger NSW water future $1.1 billion will be invested as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget to ensure the state has sustainable, secure and healthy water resources both now and into the future. Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the commitment would help to create a more secure water future for NSW with funding for the planning and delivery of a raft of major water infrastructure projects, as well as new policies and programs that will better support the community even in the driest periods. “One of our biggest water investments for 2022-23 is $369.6 million over the

next four years for the Safe and Secure Water program, including $90 million in new funding to expand the program, which co-funds vital water and sewerage infrastructure projects in every corner of regional NSW,” Mr Anderson said. “The new funding comes on top of the $1 billion the NSW Government has already invested in the program since it started in 2017 — supporting 233 projects across country NSW including 23 completed projects that are now benefiting over 300,000 people in NSW. “Today’s announcement builds on the success of the program and will allow us to continue to work

with Councils to support the safe and continuous operation of water and sewage services that their communities rely on.” The Budget also includes: • $19.8 million over the next three years to begin implementing the NSW Water Strategy including: o Delivering the state’s first Groundwater Strategy o A dedicated Aboriginal Water Strategy o Developing Southern Floodplain Management Plans. • $102.3 million committed as part of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal final price determinations to be used for water planning and management and rural

bulk water services in NSW • $14.8 million over two years to modernise and streamline the water licensing and approval systems for water users • $138.6 million over four years to fund regulatory and compliance activity, including money to investigate suspicious activities and alleged breaches to water regulation in NSW and manage dam safety, as well as regulate new non-urban metering and prepare for new floodplain harvesting regulations • $8.9 million over four years to maintain assets within the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme

to help minimise flood risk across the Newcastle and Hunter regions • $82.2 million over three years as part of a joint $92.5 million investment from the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to improve critical water supply infrastructure for the towns of Wilcannia and Cobar, including the new Wilcannia Weir and Nyngan, Hermidale and Cobar pump stations • $255.7 million over four years to deliver five accelerated Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) projects, with funding provided in part by the Commonwealth

• $102 million over two years for the Off-Farm Efficiency Program, including $70 million for Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited to improve water delivery infrastructure to create water savings for the environment. Mr Anderson said the Budget would also help boost household budgets with $151.6 million set aside to deliver water rebates for low-income households. “Every dollar counts when you’re on a tight budget, which is why we’re continuing to put money back in the pockets of eligible families via water rebates,” Mr Anderson said.

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Farmers supported to build natural capital Farmers around the State will be supported to adopt additional sustainable practices through a groundbreaking $206 million program delivered in the NSW Budget. Treasurer Matt Kean said this landmark investment will reward farmers who voluntarily reduce their carbon emissions and protect biodiversity. “This is great news for farmers and the environment. This funding will help improve biodiversity and lower emissions across NSW, and our farmers will receive tangible benefits for sustainable land management practices,” Mr Kean said. Mr Kean said NSW has an early mover advantage to secure a leading position in the emerging global

marketplace for low carbon food and fibre from producers who are also improving our biodiversity. “This new era of natural capital could unlock up to $10 billion of ‘Environment, Social and Governance’ financing in Australia,” Mr Kean said. “Natural capital will reduce farmers’ risks from climate change and biodiversity loss while improving long-term farm productivity.” Minister for Environment James Griffin said the Sustainable Farming Program will help to shore up the longterm health of the environment and the agricultural sector. “This $206 million new program is completely voluntary. We’re proposing to develop an accreditation

scheme for farmers who manage their land for biodiversity and carbon, while enhancing their productivity,” Mr Griffin said. “Just as we know what the Forestry Stewardship Council certification system represents, this is about developing an easily recognisable accreditation for sustainable farms. “We know that investors and consumers are increasingly looking for sustainably produced products, and this program will support our producers to meet that

demand.” Many farmers are already undertaking sustainable practices as part of their day to day operations and this program represents an opportunity for diversified income, with the program offering farmers payments to secure and maintain accreditation. In turn, the accreditation has potential to increase their market access globally, helping farmers sell their products at a premium and access emerging environmental markets.

The accreditation will not impact existing accreditation schemes such as those used to access the European beef markets. Accreditation could be achieved by actions such as restoring habitat, fencing for dam and riparian areas, rotating crops, and using best-practice feed and fertiliser practices. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the program will be developed in close consultation with farmers and landowners. “The NSW Government will work with farmers and landholders on options to tap into the emerging natural capital market,” Mr Saunders said. “Farmers in NSW are already natural capital specialists and should be rewarded

for the productive and environmental outcomes they generate. “This announcement will give farmers and other landholders more options to diversify their income while maintaining ultimate decision making power on how to sustainably and productively manage their property.” Farmers will receive a payment for reaching milestones on agreed sustainable practices under an accreditation framework. The accreditation program will be developed in consultation with stakeholders, and complements existing private land conservation programs offered by the NSW Government. Learn more: www. environment.nsw.gov.au/ sustainable-farming

Record $28 million boost for farm forestry The NSW Government has unveiled a record $28 million Farm Forestry package as part of the 2022/23 State Budget to bolster on-the-ground support for producers, drive innovation and promote best practice in sustainable farm forestry businesses. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding boost follows the introduction of new Farm Forestry Codes of Practice earlier this year, and provides increased support to farmers through

enhanced education and training. “This investment will fund a suite of programs and partnerships to facilitate and expand the development of the State’s sustainable Farm Forestry industry,” Mr Toole said. “This is the largest investment in Farm Forestry in more than a decade, and it reflects the increasingly important role it will play in supporting our sustainable timber industry.” Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the investment would provide

farmers with practical advice and support services to ensure forestry becomes a part of future farm planning. “Our Australian-grown timber products are something we should all be very proud of, however access to timber in our state forests has been constrained over the last few years due to fires and floods,” Mr Saunders said. “This investment will put NSW farmers in the box seat to produce timber to be sold domestically, which will not only directly address timber shortages,

but also increases and diversifies income streams for farmers after a tough few years.” This announcement follows the NSW Government’s recent introduction of new Farm Forestry Codes of Practice (formerly Private Native Forestry) that will ensure long-term sustainability for the industry and provide robust environmental protections across the NSW private forestry estate. New changes for landowners under the codes include:

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More than $149 million to reduce costs for regional patients More than 45,000 people in rural and regional NSW are set to benefit from an expansion of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), with the NSW Government investing an additional $149.5 million as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said this funding will make sure people living in the bush won’t have to make the decision between getting the healthcare they need and other life necessities. “Last year more than 26,000 people received assistance through this crucial program, and we expect that number to almost double thanks to these changes,” Mr Toole said. “The NSW Government is not only ensuring more people in rural and regional NSW are eligible for the scheme, we are increasing the subsidies available, easing the financial burden on those who face the tyranny

of distance to get the specialist care they need.” For the first time, the scheme will be expanded with patients seeking non-commercial clinical trials, high risk foot clinics, highly specialised publicly funded dental health clinics and ocularists to be eligible for assistance. The subsidy for people requiring accommodation will be almost doubled, while the NSW Government will also nearly double the private vehicle subsidy rate from 22 cents to 40 cents per kilometre for patients who have to travel more than 100 kilometres for care. Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said today’s announcement will see a huge weight lifted off so many patients who were previously unable to receive help. “We know that when you have to travel for healthcare, the costs can quickly add up, and this can be a huge financial burden on patients and

their families,” Mrs Taylor said. “If we as Government can do one thing to support people and their families during a time of great emotional and financial distress, this is it. “Under the changes, if you live in Deniliquin and require specialist foot care for diabetes, you’ll now be eligible for financial assistance towards the transport and accommodation costs of the 510 kilometre round trip to the Wagga Wagga High Risk Foot Clinic. Previously, this was not covered.” Treasurer Matt Kean said the boost will put NSW well ahead of other states with how comprehensive and generous its patient travel subsidy scheme is. “This funding will see our overall investment in IPTAAS tripled over the next four years, with the NSW Government leading the way to assist rural and regional patients in getting the help and support they need,” Mr Kean said.

A fishy capture reveals a prized tropical species moving south

A fishing expedition on the NSW Mid North Coast has hooked an unexpected catch for a Southern Cross University marine researcher. When brothers Benjamin and Daniel Mos went fishing over summer, the pair did not anticipate their catch to be anything other than a photo opportunity or dinner. Instead the fish they captured and released, commonly called the barred javelin, is rare to find in New South Wales waters. “While this species is likely well-known to fishers in Queensland, it is not something we typically find here. We had to look through a few fish books and websites to identify our specimens,” said Dr Benjamin Mos,

a marine biologist based at Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre. A scientific paper, outlining the pair’s discovery, is now published in Journal of Fish Biology. The captures in late 2021 and early 2022 are the southern-most records for the barred javelin reported to date. And there may be more around the area. “At the end of May 2022, we saw posts on social media about a barred javelin caught from Deep Creek, which is just north of the Nambucca River where we found our specimens,” Dr Mos said. The species has been previously sighted in the Richmond River and Clarence River systems on the NSW North Coast,

which are around 200 kilometres north of the Nambucca River where the latest specimens were discovered. It is not known if the arrival of the barred javelin this far south into NSW is due to changing ocean conditions. According to Atlas of Living Australia records, the barred javelin has not been collected in NSW in more than 50 years. The barred javelin’s southernmost stronghold is Queensland’s Moreton Bay, off Brisbane, where the species supports economically important recreational and commercial fisheries. The species is a popular sport fish and reportedly good eating.

Business planning reaps rewards for dairy farmer Victorian dairy farmer Nicole Saunders has taken out the 2022 Rabobank Business Management Prize from a field of some of Australia’s leading farmers. Ms Saunders, who operates a dairy business near Maffra in Gippsland, Victoria, was recognised with the award for the strategic business plan she developed for her enterprise, after completing the Rabobank Farm Managers Program (FMP), a specialist course designed to strengthen the operational and strategic skills of emerging farmers. The plan – which 29-year-old Ms Saunders developed as a management project after undertaking the FMP

– is already delivering tangible benefits to farm profitability and sustainability, helping to transform the operation she began with her husband Brendan after the couple moved to Australia from New Zealand just five years ago. The Rabobank Farm Managers Program is an annually-held course developed for farmers looking to enhance their management capabilities. The program covers topics including global trends in agriculture, business planning, financial management, leadership and succession planning. Taking the learnings from the FMP and implementing them into the dairy business, Ms

Saunders has been able to achieve improvements in business productivity and efficiency, technology adoption and farm infrastructure since graduating from the program in 2019. Ms Saunders and her husband made the moved to Australia from New Zealand in July 2018, as they believed there were greater opportunities available in the Australian dairy sector. “We were attracted by the lower land prices in Australia and the opportunity for higher returns,” she said. “At the time we arrived, Australian land prices were approximately a third of the price of land in New Zealand. Of course that has changed

dramatically in the last five years.” The couple has progressed from 40/60 percentage split sharefarmers in 2018 on a 700 cow farm to an operation with a forecasted 800,000 kg/ MS being produced in the 2022/2023 season, owning 1,500 cows and having a mixture of leased and owned land near Maffra. “We chose to farm in the Macalister Irrigation District, in central Gippsland, because of the security of water – we are very well insulated from drought and adverse weather affects,” Ms Saunders said. She said participating in the FMP at a time of massive expansion within

their business allowed her to use tools and theories learnt during the program in “real time”. The business plan Ms Saunders developed included four goals: increase profit per hectare, produce a highquality product, improve their team and expand the business. “To increase profit per hectare, we focused on profitable feeding. To achieve this, we changed the calving pattern to fully spring calving to ensure a better match to pasture production and ability to optimise the cows’ diets to their milk production curve. We also heavily focused on a pasture renovation and fertilising plan. As a result, we had a 25 per cent increase

in production on the previous season,” she said. To achieve the goal of producing a high-quality product, Ms Saunders implemented a bonus system, where employees receive a bonus when somatic cell count (SCC) – an indication of cows’ mammary health and milk quality – averages under 150,000. “Staff have been vital to the growth of our dairy business – our team is our greatest asset,” she said. Long term, Ms Saunders said. she would love to connect the dairy business and the café, by having their own milk being turned into a niche product and being able to have a full paddock to plate experience.

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Farmers say cracks appearing in egg market The cost of a weekend brekkie favourite could be set to rise with the price of eggs on supermarket shelves jumping up, and farmers say they’re fed up with major retailers not passing on increases. Consumers have seen supermarket egg prices rise between 30 and 50 cents per dozen, but NSW Farmers Poultry Committee Chair Brett Langfield said egg producers had not seen the price rise at the farm gate, calling on major retailers to lift their game. “The prices in the supermarkets are up, up and they’re saying it’s inflation, it’s floods, it’s fuel and power prices, but they’re not the only ones bearing those costs,” Mr Langfield

said. “They’ve increased the fresh food prices up but they’re not paying the egg producers any more and it just stinks.

“Consumers need to know the farmers are being left out in the cold and they’re starting to crack.” The cost of living

has been a significant concern this year not only for Australian households but also farmers, who are dealing with soaring power

prices, high grain and raw material prices, increased distribution costs, and ongoing workforce issues. Mr Langfield said while

the price-makers in the supermarkets had raised prices to support their businesses, farmers were price-takers and were being pushed to breaking point. “Eggs are a very cheap source of protein for Aussie households, but if the retailers don’t pass on price increases we’ll see farmers pushed out of the market,” Mr Langfield said. “This would be terrible news for families and for farmers, and the public needs to know what’s happening. “I want the big supermarkets to show a little heart and support the people who are actually growing the food for Aussie families this winter.”

High hopes for cane season as farm costs rise The 2022 harvest is now underway for most of Queensland’s sugarcane growers who are hopeful late summer and autumn rain will push the crop above the pre-season estimate to help them meet rising fuel and fertiliser bills. “It’s always a relief to get the season underway and this year is no different after flooding and storm damage

in some regions,” CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said. “The official season estimate is close to 30 million tonnes of sugarcane which is higher than the 2021 crop of 28.47 million tonnes. We’re cautiously optimistic this year it will cut even higher. “While that may sound like a windfall season,

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our sugar than the world market price. “The sugar price is good at the moment so we need the weather and milling performance on our side to help us make the most of our crop and balance our books.” Queensland’s sugarcane growers were frustrated in 2021 by a series of technical and mechanical issues that pushed the season beyond Christmas.

“Mill performance and reliability last year was less than ideal, particularly in my home area of the Burdekin, and the Mackay and Herbert River regions,” Mr Menkens said. “Maryborough growers also had significant problems with a cane transfer process in what was their first year supplying the Isis Central Mill at Childers.

“We need to get our crop off at the optimum time to maximise the benefit of its sugar content and seeing delay after delay, like we did in 2021, was frustrating and cost money. The other factor that we need in our favour is the weather – sunshine and clear skies make for happy cane growers, harvest crews and mill staff as we work together for a successful season.”

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Farmers welcome government program extension NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Garry Grant has thanked the state government for continuing to fund the Farm Business Resilience

Program. NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state, in partnership with the Commonwealth, will provide $12.1 million

to continue the popular program to June 2024. “This is a hands-on, practical way to engage with farmers and work with them to prepare for

future challenges,” Mr Grant said. “Our farmers produce some of the best food and fibre in the world but they’ve been up against it

recently with the end of a drought, fires, floods, a mouse plague, COVID and now the inflation pressures driving prices up. This program will

help them build their best strategy for sustaining their businesses and building a stronger farming sector.”

Court imposes fines and costs totalling $285,600 against Forestry Corporation The NSW Land and Environment Court has found the Forestry Corporation guilty of the unlawful logging of precious rainforest and the logging of koala habitat in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest. The Court found these offences caused actual environmental harm, particularly to koala habitat. Sue Higginson, pictured, welcomed the judgement, “Forestry Corporation is a serial offender and can not and should not be trusted to manage our precious public native forest estate any longer. “The illegal logging operations occurred in 2018 and the $285,600 worth of fines and costs that have been delivered to Forestry Corporation today are long overdue, “It is outrageous that in the Court the Forestry Corporation argued that their unlawful activity was insignificant and that the Koala habitat destroyed was not habitat

of an ‘important population’. “The Koala has been listed as an endangered species. Every population is important and significant when dealing with a species that faces extinction by 2050. “The Forestry Corporation is a serial offender with 7 previous court convictions and in the past 5 years 24 official cautions and 13 penalty notices being delivered by the Environment Protection Agency.” Back in 2011 the Court held that “the number of convictions [against the Forestry Corporation] suggests either a pattern of continuing disobedience in respect of environmental laws generally or, at the very least, a cavalier attitude to compliance with such laws.” It found “that the Forestry Commission’s conduct does manifest a reckless attitude towards compliance with its environmental

obligations.” “Forestry Corporation has proved it can not be trusted and its cavalier attitude to threatened species and their habitats must end.” “We must end the industrial scale logging of our precious public native forests as a matter of urgency. The industry runs at a financial loss and is heavily subsidised by the public purse. Our forests provide an important front line of defence against the impacts of climate change, they are culturally significant, they are the refuge to many threatened species that are facing extinction, they provide clean water and rainfall. Our public forest estate provides a valuable education and recreation resource. Logging our public forests no longer stacks up.” Ms Higginson said.

Rural health boost a much-needed change The state’s peak agricultural body says a plan to boost the rural health workforce is a good step in the right direction. Last week NSW Rural Health Minister Bronnie Taylor revealed an $883 million plan to get health workers to stay and work in the bush, something NSW Farmers member

and retired occupational therapist Sarah Thompson said was much-needed. “As people move to the regions for affordable housing they put more strain on already-stretched health infrastructure,” Mrs Thompson said. “We had called for practical solutions to address this problem and it’s great to see some of

the ideas put forward by the Minister.” Mrs Thompson appeared before the Parliamentary Inquiry into Health Outcomes & Access to Health & Hospital Services in Rural, Regional & Remote NSW at the end of last year, identifying the need for more nurse practitioners and allied health

professionals in smaller communities, as well as a plan to draw city-based doctors to regional areas. “No Australian should go without physical access to a doctor or nurse, and while telehealth has helped overcome some of the geographical barriers, we desperately need a long-term solution,” Mrs

Thompson said. “I am particularly pleased to see relocation grants and incentives to keep workers in rural, regional and remote areas, and the idea to get city based doctors in to the bush on secondment is also good. “However, it will be critical to also focus on building the recruitment

and professional development of those moving to these areas along with the housing they will need, so that there is a sustainable increase in health professionals living and working with their families in regional and particularly remote areas.”

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm FriendZSpace. 5.00 Born To Spy. 5.25 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Built To Survive. (Premiere) 7.35 Supernatural Academy. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. 9.00 Holly Hobbie. 9.25 Dwight In Shining Armour. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Between Worlds. Continued. (2016, PG, Hebrew) 7.25 A Raisin In The Sun. (1961) 9.45 Last Letter. (2018, PG, Mandarin) 11.50 Slack Bay. (2016, M, French) 2.05pm A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 4.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.15 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 7.50 Days Of The Bagnold Summer. (2019, M) 9.30 The Last Wave. (1977) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Step Outside. 7.30 Hellfire Heroes. 9.30 Storage Wars. 10.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.30 A Football Life. 12.30pm MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 3.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood 2. (1985, M) 10.35 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Six Million Dollar Man. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 SeaQuest 2032. 3.00 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+) 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Up All Night. Midnight 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. (Premiere) 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Unicorn. 8.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon Friends. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 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 News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 The Context With John Barron. 1.00 News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 News. 3.00 The World. 3.55 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 3.00 The Incredible Spice Men. 3.30 Strait To The Plate. 4.00 Just Jen. 4.30 Struggle Meals. 5.00 My Market Kitchen. 5.30 Mexican Table. (Return) 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Earth. 8.00 Taste Of France. 8.30 The Hairy Bikers Go North. 9.40 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Australia In Colour. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. 9.30 Living Black. 10.00 MOVIE: Sweet Country. (2017, M) Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Flip Or Flop. 10.00 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Getaway. Noon Triple Digit Flip. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 2.00 Zombie House Flipping. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Barn Hunters. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Frozen In Time. 9.30 Unsellable Houses. 10.30 Texas Flip And Move. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored: Encore. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, July 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Rulla’s Cooking On Country. (R) 10.30 India Now. (Final, R) 11.00 Wang Gungwu Lecture. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Split. (Ml, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.45 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.40 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 9.50 Big Mob Brekky. (R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG) 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Off Country. (PG) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Marrying Mr. Darcy. (2018, G, R) 2.00 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, 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 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The ABC Of. (PG) 8.30 Looking Black. 9.30 Firestarter: The Story Of Bangarra. (Ml, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 Four Corners. (R) 12.25 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.45 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. (R) 1.40 Vera. (Mav, 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 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. (M) Part 2 of 4. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. 1.30 In Therapy. (Ma, R) 2.00 The A Word. (Mas, R) 3.10 Twin. (PGadln, R) 4.00 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Mas) The doctors treat a woman with Valley fever and discover a secret she has been hiding from her fiancé. 10.00 Nurses. (Ma) Nurses deal with football injuries. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+av) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.30 Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: The Reckoning. (Ml) The rookie Finn faces his final test. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv) 11.50 Game Of Silence. (MA15+av) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The remaining four contestants face elimination. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade to find the head of the drug ring comes to a climax. 11.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Witchfinder. (Final) 9.00 Blunt Talk. 9.30 Friday Night Dinner. 9.55 Schitt’s Creek. 10.20 Rosehaven. 10.45 Black Books. 11.15 Bounty Hunters. 11.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? Midnight The Games. 12.30 Brassic. 1.15 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 1.35 Mock The Week. 2.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon Look Me In The Eye. 2.00 Cola Wars. 3.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 9.30 James Cameron’s Story Of Science Fiction. 10.20 Miniseries: Sirius. 11.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Queen Of The World. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Miniseries: Little Boy Blue. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 The Closer. 9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 The Love Boat. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Hangman. (2017, MA15+) 4.20 iFish. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.20pm The Deep. 4.45 FriendZSpace. 5.00 Born To Spy. 5.25 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Built To Survive. 7.35 Supernatural Academy. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. 9.00 Holly Hobbie. 9.25 Dwight In Shining Armour. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.05 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 8.40 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 10.55 Novitiate. (2017, M) 1.10pm A Raisin In The Sun. (1961) 3.30 Last Letter. (2018, PG, Mandarin) 5.35 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 7.30 Sweet Country. (2017, M) 9.35 Jasper Jones. (2017, M) 11.30 Two Lovers And A Bear. (2016, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.00 A Football Life. 12.20pm MOVIE: Superman II. (1980, PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Wheelburn. 4.30 Motor Racing. Australian Top Fuel Championship. Round 6. Highlights. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Six Million Dollar Man. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. H’lights. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Limitless. (2011, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Circle. (2017, M) 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon 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. 7.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2.25pm Interest Rate Decision. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 India Now. (Final) 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Aust Story. (Final) 1.00 News. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 3.00 The Incredible Spice Men. 3.30 Strait To The Plate. 4.00 Just Jen. 4.30 Struggle Meals. 5.00 My Market Kitchen. 5.30 Mexican Table. 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Earth. 8.05 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca. 8.40 Rick Stein’s India. 9.50 Food Fight Club. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Australia In Colour. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Feeding The Scrum. 10.30 Fair Game. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Barn Hunters. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Texas Flip And Move. 2.00 Frozen In Time. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Barn Hunters. 5.00 Unsellable Houses. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Country Life For Half The Price. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Restored. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, July 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Running Wild: Australia’s Camels. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 3.45 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.45 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour de France. Stage 4. H’lights. 8.05 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 10.00 Big Mob Brekky. (R) 11.00 Tour de France. Stage 4. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.10 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (PG) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour de France. Stage 4. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991, PGalns, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PGav, R) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. 8.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.10 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l) 9.45 Would I Lie To You? (Final, PG, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.45 Miniseries: Small Axe. (MA15+l, R) 12.55 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) 2.35 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (M) Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. (M) Part 3 of 4. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. 1.30 In Therapy. (Mal, R) 1.55 Taken Down. (MA15+a, R) 4.00 Gaycation. (MA15+l, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.40 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 9.40 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (Ml) Gordon Ramsay travels to Little Rock, Arkansas. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 The Front Bar. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 11.50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (MA15+as, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen. 8.45 Five Bedrooms. (Mals) Harry leaves a string of deeply regrettable voicemail messages on his boyfriend’s phone. 9.45 Bull. (Mv, R) Bull and the TAC team help Taylor. 10.40 Good Sam. (Ma) Griff offers to mentor his daughter. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.50 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. 10.50 Talking Heads. 11.30 Everyone’s A Critic. 11.55 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 1am Murder 24/7. 2.00 The Games. 2.25 Diary Of An Uber Driver. 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon After The Virus. 12.50 Searching For The Tassie Tiger. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Letters And Numbers. 9.35 Shoresy. 10.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Meghan & Harry: The Next Chapter. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captive Heart. (1946, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 The Love Boat. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. 11.15 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MacGyver. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Last Letter. (2018, PG, Mandarin) 8.05 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 10.00 Maggie. (2015, M) 11.50 Diva. (1981, M, French) 2pm The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 3.35 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 5.50 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 7.30 American Pastoral. (2016, M) 9.30 Emu Runner. (2018) 11.15 Wolf And Sheep. (2016, M, Dari) 12.50am Novitiate. (2017, M) 3.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Jade Fever. 12.30 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Housos: The Thong Warrior. 9.45 Pizza Classics. 10.25 Family Guy. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Six Million Dollar Man. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 SeaQuest 2032. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. (2014, M) 9.35 To Be Advised. 11.35 Young Sheldon. Midnight 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. 1.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 The Unicorn. 1pm Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.05 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 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 News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 India Now. (Final) 1.00 News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 3.00 The Incredible Spice Men. 3.30 Strait To The Plate. 4.00 Just Jen. 4.30 Struggle Meals. 5.00 My Market Kitchen. 5.30 Mexican Table. 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.35 Food Safari Earth. 8.05 The Chocolate Queen. (Return) 8.35 Extreme Food Phobics. 9.35 Food Fight Club. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Going Places. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Australia In Colour. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. 9.30 Living Black. 10.00 Yokayi Footy. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 Restored. Noon Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Mega Decks. 5.00 Country Life For Half The Price. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Boise Boys. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 House Hunters Renovation. 10.30 Mediterranean Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, July 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

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Number of profitable resales takes first dip in 18 months The rate of profitmaking sales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August 2020, providing yet another sign that there’s been a turning point in housing conditions. CoreLogic’s latest Pain & Gain Report, which analysed approximately 106,000 property resales that occurred in the March 2022 quarter, registered a modest 30 basis point decline in the rate of profit-making sales, the first since the three months to August 2020. Head of Research Eliza Owen says while it was only a slight decline and the incidence of profit-making sales fell to 93.7%, there were several factors pointing to further falls in the coming months. “Our quarterly Pain & Gain report is another sign of a changing market for sellers,” she says. “The figures align with other key indicators such as the slowing growth rate of values, the increasing time it takes to sell a property and a fall in sales volumes at a time when access to credit has become harder and interest rates are on the rise. “In May Australian dwelling values posted the first monthly decline in value since September 2020. Against a backdrop of rising interest rates, tighter credit conditions and affordability pressures we are likely to see the instance of nominal gains from dwelling resales erode throughout 2022, which will have an even greater impact on buyers who have entered the market more recently.” National Pain & Gain In dollar terms the median gains from resales nationally were $290,000; highest for Sydney dwellings ($415,000) and lowest across Perth ($119,000). Nationally, median

through the current housing market upswing have been very strong. It may only be recent buyers who will take a loss when selling compared to those who purchased before the upswing. “Even in a declining market the extent of Australia’s loss-making sales will largely be in line with future capital growth trends.”

losses on resales through the quarter stood at -$33,000. Higher hold periods have typically resulted in higher nominal capital gains with properties held for a period of 30 years or more achieving median gains of $781,750. Ms Owen says outside of this, properties held between 24 and 26 years or purchased between 1996 and 1998 also achieved extremely high gains. “Properties were acquired relatively cheaply at this time because of a significant housing market downswing through the mid-90s,” she says. “Our analysis shows the median hold period nationally is 9.0 years, when properties were purchased during the March quarter of 2013. Since then Australian dwelling values have increased 70.3%, or the equivalent of around $309,000 in the median dwelling value across Australia.” Capital cities and rest of state regions Australia’s capital cities are driving the deterioration in profitmaking resales, falling 60 basis points to 93.3% in Q1 2022. Leading the way was Melbourne where the rate of profit-making resales fell a full percentage point followed by Sydney’s fall of 60 basis points. Regional areas remained strong, with

the rate of profit-making sales lifting 10 basis points higher in the quarter, to 94.2%. Hobart had the highest incidence of nominal gains for the 15th consecutive quarter, at 99.0% followed by the ACT, which recorded a record high 98.8% of resales making a nominal gain. Regional Victoria had the highest rate of profitable sales in the regions, also at a record high 99.4%. “Hobart dwellings have been in incredibly high demand over the past few years, being one of two capital cities - alongside Sydney - where dwelling values have doubled in the past decade,” Ms Owen says. “Both houses and units have been popular, however conditions across this market may be starting to shift. In April dwelling values saw the first monthly decline in almost two years and total listings have started to accumulate. “For very recent buyers, the chance of making nominal gains on a resale may be reduced in the coming months, and median hold periods across the city may start to be extended as a result.” Houses vs Units The rate of profitmaking sales for houses was 96.2%, and 88.3% across units in the quarter. The rate of profitability for both property types declined

nationally quarteron-quarter, but units recorded a steeper drop of 50 basis points. House resale median gains were $370,000, compared to $173,000 for units. The difference in losses was also greater for units (-$36,000) compared to house resales (-$29,400). Ms Owen says a surge in apartment construction between 2012-2017 was one factor that contributed to the lower rate of profitability among unit sales. Similarly macroprudential changes to investment and interest-only lending conditions triggered a downturn in investment demand between 2014 and 2017, compounding nominal losses in inner city markets where the majority of unit development had been concentrated. Coastal regions While conditions across regional coastal centres are starting to shift amid higher interest rates, resale profitability remained extremely high through the March quarter in some areas. In Geelong 99.9% of resales made a nominal gain, a record high for the region, and the highest of the coastal dwelling markets through the quarter. Geelong has seen cumulative value growth of 33.9% over the course of the housing market upswing between September 2020 and March 2022.

Non-coastal regions Every single resale in Bendigo recorded a nominal gain at a median of $301,000 following an increase in dwelling market values of 31% over the recent upswing. However, Ms Owen notes like many major regional centres, the consistency of resale gains may shift in the coming months following the region’s -0.1% decline in dwelling market values, the first decline since 2020. Pain & Gain Outlook “Price declines across the market signal there could be a higher probability of loss-making sales in the coming months, though hold periods will play an important role here,” Ms Owen says. The rate of profitmaking sales in Sydney, for example, has deteriorated for two consecutive quarters reflecting a softening in housing market conditions. Ms Owen warns the cash rate tightening cycle, which began in May, is likely to reduce the flow of credit towards housing, which will impact prices and profitability. Housing market values declined -0.1% nationally through May, with the rolling 28-day change in the CoreLogic Home Value Index suggesting price declines are accelerating. “However, it is worth noting that price gains

Key findings for Pain & Gain, March Quarter 2022 • CoreLogic analysed approximately 106,000 dwelling resales in the March 2022 quarter • The incidence of profit-making sales nationally declined to 93.7%, down from 94.0% in the December 2021 quarter • The median nominal gain made on resales nationally was $290,000, while median losses were -$33,000 • The March 2022 quarter marks the first decline in national profitability rates since the three months to August 2020 • Capital cities are driving the fall in profitmaking resales nationally • Profitability across both houses and units declined nationally quarter-on-quarter • Through the quarter, the median gain from house resales nationally was $370,000, compared to $173,000 for units • Nationally the median hold period for profitmaking resales was 9.0 years • Hobart remained the most profitable of the capital cities for the 15th consecutive quarter • Canberra houses had the highest rate of profitability with a record high rate of 99.7% of resales making a nominal gain • Darwin units had the lowest incidence of profit-making sales in the quarter at 55.4% recording a nominal gain.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 30, 2022

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Winter Artisans at Cassino Art Gallery LARA LEAHY The Cassino Art Gallery have proudly announced their latest exhibition Winter Artisans. The exhibition will focus on local artists from the region that

produce different types of skilled works. Willie McKenzie, the gallery coordinator is, “keen to showcase and bring together a range of modalities of artworks.” The Winter exhibition will have photography,

sculpture, textiles, and jewellery on display as well as guest artist, Cowboy Campbell, whose artwork specialises in landscapes and nautical imagery, and runs from July 7 to 29.

Also featuring will be: • Katie Watson who does the most beautiful ceramics • Creations made by the local Spinners and Weavers, • Cassino’s Megan McMahon’s clay

jewellery. • Captivating imagery shot by the Casino Photography Group, • Faye Dunnington’s embroidery - at 93, she has a wealth of experience in her works, • Willie McKenzie’s

textile arts - making imagery through embellishments with fabrics and beading. • Glass work by Laszlo Biro whose creations are inspired by his spiritual philosophy and the spirit of nature.

A glittering glam rock non-stop circus Bowie party! REBEL by Highwire Entertainment presented by Byron Theatre and Nicholas Clark Management FRIDAY 1 JULY, 8PM BOOK NOW: www.byrontheatre.com REBEL is a live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive into the mosh pit for a night of live music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal acrobatics, breathtaking aerials and spectacular heart stopping sideshow. Live music combined with circus and comedy brings to life an incredible body of work that spanned over 50 years, and an aesthetic that broke ground and inspired generations. REBEL has been inspired by the words of Bowie; “I want to tart rock up. I don’t want to climb out of my fantasies in order to go up on stage—I want to take them on stage with me.” REBEL is your Bowie fantasies realised – a live band, breathtaking circus, spectacular rock and roll sideshow. REBEL is much more than a tribute show, with aesthetics and theatricality inspired Bowie and fed into a live rock and roll circus extravaganza. Headlined by the incredible multi-award winning Stewart Reeve, and featuring a rockstar band of artists from across artistic genres and co-created by Highwire Entertainment, the production house behind Rouge, Papillon and Pop PartyThrowdown among others, REBEL is a non-stop circus rock and roll party.

Free tickets for visiting artist program The Northern Rivers Conservatorium Executive Director Anita Bellman is thrilled to announce that there will be free tickets for all flood-affected members of our community to attend the NRC 2022 Visiting Artist program made possible with the support of our friends at Musica Viva and Southern Cross University. Hywel Sims, CEO of Musica Viva said:

“As a long-standing supporter of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, Musica Viva Australia is delighted to provide support to this year’s concerts. This support will help the Conservatorium offer free seats to those affected by the devastating floods, the effects of which will be felt for some time to come in the community.” The NRC 2022 Visiting Artist program was to

be presented at Lismore City Hall which is the premier venue for live performance in the region. The damage sustained during the devastating floods means that Lismore City Hall will not open again until 2022. It is extremely fortunate for our community that the Whitebrook Theatre at Southern Cross University is able to accommodate the program this year.

“Through Nature to Eternity” will be held at Southern Cross University’s Whitebrook Theatre on Saturday 2nd July from 7:30pm with light meals and refreshments for purchase from 6pm. Lior will also present a songwriting workshop in the Music Block at 1:30pm. For more details and bookings for this event visit nrcac.edu.au/events.

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58 TRAVEL

Regenerate while you rejuvenate Help rewild Australia with your hotel stay The passionate family owners of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, perched on a coral cat at the southernmost tip of the Great Barrier Reef, encourage guests to become environmental champions. Simply staying at this renewable-energy-powered retreat helps to curb emissions and waste. But visitors can also lend a hand in restoring habitats for seabirds that nest here, assist marine biologists monitoring manta rays by contributing your own snaps, and don flippers for a snorkelling safari to learn about the

Today’s travellers are more aware than ever of the impacts of their adventures. Whether you go slowly, tread lightly or give back, regenerative travel not only makes your trips more memorable, but also ensures that the destinations you travel to can be enjoyed by future generations of locals and visitors. In Australia, positive-impact experiences abound. reef’s regeneration. The team at Arkaba Conservancy are on a mission to protect wildlife through safaris of another kind in South Australia’s immense outback. Once you’ve checked into the historic homestead, backdropped by the rugged

beauty of the Flinders Ranges, you can hike to spot emus and wedge-tailed eagles, quolls and kangaroos. A percentage of Arkaba’s profits fund conservation projects, and you can accompany ecologists in the field, monitoring wildlife and surveying the land.

It’s a similar story at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, the dreamy villas here dwarfed by the dramatic landscapes of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area west of Sydney. Join field guides on conservation outings to maintain surrounding native

flora – you may even spot a rare albino wallaroo while you’re at it. All proceeds from your stay at Mornington Wilderness Camp are funnelled into protecting wildlife in the Kimberley region the tented retreat calls home. This pocket of northern Western Australia is known for its steep gorges and tropical savannahs that are a magnet for more than 200 bird species. Enlist in research and land-management tours to spot Gouldian finches and red goshawks, or even join the lodge’s citizen science program.

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Visit a wildlife conservation project You don’t need to visit a remote lodge to support native flora and fauna. Across Australia there are sanctuaries dedicated to the conservation of remarkable species. In Queensland, Mon Repos near Bundaberg is home to the largest concertation of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland. Visit the Mon Repos Turtle Centre year-round to learn about its conservation, research and education projects. During turtle season, from November, join rangerguided tours to watch these

hard-backed beauties nest, with hatchlings best views from late January to March. Further south in New South Wales, informative hands-off visits to the Koala Hospital Port Macquarie support the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the adorable marsupials in its care. Cuteness is also amplified at Victoria’s Phillip Island Nature Parks, a not-forprofit organisation whose dedicated team maintains more than 1800 hectares of wondrous wilderness where koalas hug treetops and the world’s largest colony of little penguins waddles along the sand nightly. Visits help

to fund vital research and conservation work here. In Tasmania, the fees to visit Devils@Cradle fund protection of the island state’s endangered Tasmanian devils, which roam the reserve’s vast natural habitat on the edge of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Explore at your leisure, or follow guides knowledgeable about threats to the species, and successes in protecting them. Sign up for a citizen science tour Want to play a role in

shaping how the world sees Australia’s plants and animals? Citizen-science projects and tours empower visitors to collect and analyse data from nature on behalf of environmental researchers. From Victoria to the Northern Territory, Echidna Walkabout’s conservation tours let you monitor wildlife and restore habitats. The newest tour in the portfolio, Island Birds & Whale Sharks, is a life-changing eight-day expedition surveying animals overhead and underwater, off the coast of Exmouth in Western Australia’s Ningaloo region.

While your head remains above water on dolphin patrol for the Healthy Waterways – Healthy Dolphins Project, you do earn bragging rights by participating in one of the coolest conservation projects around. Volunteers monitor the cetaceans along the Tweed, Richmond and Nambucca rivers in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, assessing numbers, health, habitats and threats. The monthly surveys inform larger studies of these animals.

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What’s new in ...

Adelaide

Get a taste for the South Australian capital’s diversity at Daughter in Law, where the playful ambience is matched by the flavour-packed Indian fusion fare. You’ll feel a little bit New York at Fugazzi, the focus here on Italian food with an American twist. Then discover Restaurant Botanic, the suave new incarnation of the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s former tearoom.

Head east along The Parade and you’ll find Bar Lune, a place for cocktails and thoughtfully composed share plates. It’s among a slew of new places to enjoy a tipple: notable others include Bowden Brewing, with signature pours such as Blest by the Zest and Space Snake; My Lover Cyndi, a chilled LGBTQI+ hangout; Shotgun Willie’s, which comes with live

Check out McLaren Vale’s newest dining precinct What goes well with wine? Cheese, cured meats, pizza? You can enjoy them all at Chalk Hill vineyards culinary ‘collective’. This is a partnership between three of South Australia’s most creative gourmands: the food comes courtesy of Cucinadi Strada; the cocktails and gin tastings via Never Never Distilling Co.; and the wines from Chalk Hill’s Harvey family, who offer tastings of fiano and shiraz (and so much more) at their architect-designed cellar door.

Hip new culinary precincts are just a taste of the fresh ways to experience Australia’s buzzy capitals, complemented by an array of recently opened places to stay. Get ready to dive in! music and a good dose of yeeha!; and Merrymaker, the city’s highest rooftop bar, crowning Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets. The local accommodation scene has been further elevated by the opening of EOS, the Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval, and the Sofitel, injecting French fabulousness into town.

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MOTORING NEWS 61

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to the increased size of the new model compared to the previous WRXs. Subaru claims there’s increased space in the back thanks to its slightly larger dimensions over the outgoing model. As is often the way they are better suited to two people than three. Unless the driver is very tall and/or likes their seat set well back in which case the person behind them might find legroom is fairly tight. WRX Sportswagon 492 litres of cargo space with all seats in use. This increases to 909 litres with the second-row seats folded down in 40:20:40. There’s a temporary spare wheel under the boot floor INFOTAINMENT WRX’s infotainment system is controlled through a portrait 11.6-inch touchscreen that’s easy to see and use. You can use voice commands to operate the system but, as is too often the way, they don’t always get the message correctly. A six-speaker sound system is standard in the lower cost models. The WRX RS and tS sedan models have a a premium 10-speaker Harman/Kardon setup. We certainly enjoyed the quality of sound in our test car. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The engine is a 2.4-litre flat-four ‘boxer’ unit and drives through all four wheels by way of a sixspeed manual or a continuously

variable automatic transmission. In CVT models a variable torque distribution centre differential has a nominal split of 45:55 biased towards to the rear wheels. The split can be altered depending on drive modes selected, with the WRX’s Sport settings have a rear-wheel bias. SAFETY Airbags cover both rows of occupants and there are IsoFix child seat mounts on the outboard rear seats. Standard features across the complete range include blindspot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist and a rear-view camera. For some odd reason those with a manual gearbox don’t have autonomous emergency braking and emergency steering. We feel this may come in the future as Subaru has long had an emphasis on safety. DRIVING The new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine is pretty linear in its delivery and is delightful to sit behind. It’s happy to rev to close to its redline but we found it better to change a couple of hundred revs lower because it still drivers plenty of punch thank to the wide torque spread. Subaru says the WRX will use 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres of 95 RON petrol on the combined cycle. We averaged between nine and eleven litres per hundred around town and in the suburbs.

This dropped to six to seven litres on easy paced country running. If you want to have a fang in the country - and of course you do! - it’s not too bad at nine to ten litres. Thanks to its four-wheel drive system the WRX Sportwagon is exceptional in its cornering. The chassis is nicely balanced and the steering wheel offers good feedback. Analogue dials with a relatively small driver-display screen which can toggle through various driving data as well as route guidance. SUMMING UP With its affordable price and sharp performance the Subaru WRX has been a favourite of Australian drivers for more than two decades. This latest version is unlikely to dampen our enthusiasm one little bit. RATINGS Looks: 8/10 Performance: 9/10 Safety 8/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 7/10 Tech: 8/10 Value: 8/10 AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE WRX sedan: $44,990 (manual), $48,990 (automatic) WRX RS sedan: $50,490 (manual), $54,490 (automatic) WRX tS sedan: $56,990 (auto WRX Sportswagon: $49,990

(automatic) WRX GT Sportswagon: $55,490 (automatic) WRX tS Sportswagon: $57,990 (automatic) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Subaru dealer for drive-away prices. SPECIFICATIONS (Subaru WRX GT Sportswagon 2.4-litre four-door wagon) ENGINE: Capacity: 2.387 litres Configuration: Four cylinders horizontally opposed Maximum Power: 202 kW @ 5600 rpm Maximum Torque: 350 Nm @ 2000 rpm Fuel Type: Premium unleaded petrol Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 8.5 L/100km CO2 Emissions:192 g/km DRIVELINE: Continuously variable automatic transmission DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4755 mm Wheelbase: 2670 mm Width: 1795 mm Height: 1500 mm Turning Circle: 11.0 metres Kerb Mass: Not supplied Fuel Tank Capacity: 63 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Ventilated disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / unlimited kilometres

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tier dash panel. The driver and front passenger have embroidered and heated Comfort Tek leather seats. With H6 sales at record levels, the H6 GT is expected to be a popular addition by appealing to those who want a sportier SUV experience while maintaining the space and functionality offered by a more traditional SUV. The new Haval H6 GT comes with a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, five years roadside assist and five years capped price servicing.

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In the design stage the hydropneumatic suspension was nearly dropped but when the Citroen dealer network got wind of this plan, they threatened a minor revolt so this suspension was retained in place of the proposed Peugeot coil-spring suspension. In fact, it was preserved as a distinguishing Citroen feature. However, when installed on the BX, it was modified by the use of a hybrid MacPherson strut arrangement at the front, with trailing arms at the rear. Citroen’s full powered all-disc braking system was retained but the power steering was of the conventional hydraulic-ram type. The body of the BX was styled by Bertone, the Italian styling house and had bonnet, tailgate, bumpers and rear quarter panels made from plastic. Initially three versions of the BX were offered: The BX (with a 1360 cc engine de-

veloping 46 kW and four-speed gearbox), the BX14 (with same engine but uprated to 54 kW and a five-speed gearbox) and the BX16 (with a 1580 cc engine rated at 67 kW and the five-speed gearbox). Later on, new models, diesel powered, proved very successful for Citroen with 295,000 being produced in 1987 alone. In the following years the range was augmented by the addition of a larger turbocharged diesel engine and larger petrol engines fitted to sporting versions of the BX along with an estate version. At its peak the BX range offered 23 different versions – 15 saloons and eight estates. By the time the BX was finally withdrawn from the market in 1993 over 2.3-million BX variants had been sold worldwide. In this way the BX like the GS/GSA before it was a success that saved the Citroen marque from total extinction.

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June 30, 2022

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Tax time for small business The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a tax time toolkit to help small businesses and their tax professionals nail their income tax returns. It has also flagged what it will be focussing on for small business tax returns for 2021-22: • Deductions that are private in nature and not related to business income, as well as overclaiming of business expenses (especially for taxpayers running a home-based business) • Omission of business income, for example income from the sharing economy or new business ventures • Record keeping – including insufficient or non-existent records that are needed to substantiate claims. The ATO’s small business tax time toolkit includes guides on: • Home-based business expenses • Motor vehicle expenses • Travel expenses • Claiming deductions for the cost of digital expenses • Using business money and assets for personal use • Pausing or permanently closing your business. ATO Assistant Commissioner Andrew Watson, pictured, said: “We know most small businesses do their best to meet their tax obligations and get it right. The majority

lodge their tax returns through a registered tax professional, but we know that some (particularly sole traders) like to ‘DIY’. So if you’re going to give it a go yourself, we recommend you take a look at our guides, to help you nail it.” “We know it’s been a tough couple of years for many small business owners, and we understand your tax obligations may not be at the top of your list. So, if you need a hand, I encourage you to contact your registered tax professional or the ATO,” Mr Watson said. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed or getting behind with your tax, let us know as early as possible so we can work with you to find a solution. No matter what your situation is, it’s never too late to ask for help. Tax time is also a great time to discuss ATO debts with your registered tax professional or the ATO – and set up a payment plan if you need one.” “Making the decision to close your business is a big step. We know that some small businesses decide to close at this time of year when reconciling their accounts, often during a conversation with their tax professional. If you decide your business is no longer viable, I encourage you to look at our guide ‘Pausing or permanently closing

your business’ so you know what to do, like lodging outstanding activity statements and instalment notices, making GST adjustments on your final activity statement and lodging final tax returns – so we can finalise your account and issue any refunds that might be owed to you.” Income Mr Watson reminded small businesses to include all income, including earnings from ‘side hustles’. “Almost half of the 1.9 million sole traders also have non-business income, like salary and wages or income from investments, so make sure to double check you’ve included it all before you lodge. Don’t fall into the trap of leaving out non-business income

thinking we won’t notice.” Small businesses should include all income in their income tax return, including cash, coupons, EFTPOS, online, credit or debit card transactions, and income from platforms such as PayPal, WeChat or Alipay. The ATO also reminded small businesses (including sole traders) in the building and construction, courier, cleaning, information technology, road freight, security, and investigation or surveillance industries that payment information is provided to the ATO through the taxable payments reporting system. “For sole traders, this will be available as prefill in your tax returns, whether you are using a

registered tax agent or doing it yourself. Just remember, it’s important to cross-check your own records against the payment information pre-filled by the ATO before lodging, to ensure it is complete and accurate,” Mr Watson said. The ATO has also reminded businesses that most government payments or financial support received as a result of COVID-19 need to be included as taxable income, whereas some others are exempt and should not be included. The ATO has detailed information listing how all support payments should be treated on its website. Deductions On deductions, Mr Watson reminded businesses to only claim what they are entitled to, and that their business structure affects their entitlements and obligations. The way that sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies claim deductions is often different. There are three golden rules for what the ATO accepts as a valid business deduction: • The expense must have been for your business, not for private use • If the expense is for a mix of business and private use, you can only claim the portion that is used for your

business • You must have records to prove it. “Don’t forget, eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use”, Mr Watson said. If your home has been your main place of business (for example, if you relocated your base of operation from an office to your home because of COVID-19), you can claim deductions for the portion of expenses that relate to running your business. “It may be tempting to over-claim a deduction for your business, but it’s not worth the risk. Make sure you are eligible, only claim the business portion of expenses, and also keep complete and accurate records so you have appropriate evidence for any deductions you are planning to claim.” Lodgment deadlines Mr Watson reminded small businesses who lodge their own tax returns that they must lodge by 31 October. “But if you have a registered tax agent, you will have more time to prepare and lodge. Just make sure you are on the books with your tax agent before 31 October, so we know you are not planning to lodge your own return”.

Eligibility checker for business flood grants Flood-affected businesses are being encouraged to continue accessing support and assistance from the NSW Government, with a new five-step eligibility checker now live on the Service NSW website. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the online tool asks business owners a short series of questions to help identify which

funding they can access. “Rebuilding after the unprecedented flooding is a stressful and confusing time for people, so we want to ensure that everyone knows what support and assistance best suits their circumstances,” Ms Cooke said. “The five-step eligibility checker takes about two minutes to complete and asks questions about the type, size and financial

situation of your business. “Once completed, business owners are presented with a list of the grants most applicable to their situation so they can decide which one is best to apply for.” Ms Cooke said business owners can call 13 77 88 and ask to speak with a Business Concierge, request a call back, or visit a local Recovery Centre.

“The eligibility criteria for each grant varies, so we urge everyone to use the eligibility checker or contact Service NSW, saving time and making sure they can get their hands on assistance sooner,” Ms Cooke said. “More than $20 million has now been paid into the accounts of small businesses, helping cover costs such as equipment and materials required for cleaning up and payment for tradespeople

to conduct safety inspections. “The Small Business Northern Flood Grant one-off payment of $10,000 also went live this week, and applications will open soon for the Medium Business Grants of up to $200,000.” A number of grants have been announced by the NSW Government, including: • Flood Disaster Recovery Small Business

Grant of up to $50,000; • Northern Rivers medium-sized business grant of up to $200,000 – opening soon; • Small Business Northern Flood Grant of $10,000; • Rural Landholders Grant of up to $25,000; and • Primary Producer Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000. To use the eligibility checker, visit the Service NSW website.

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world without an obvious cause, then our approach to screening should be modified,” said Julien Wiggins, Bowel Cancer Australia CEO. “All major US guidelines now endorse average-risk bowel cancer screening from age 45, yet Australian guidelines continue to lag, despite screening proven to be cost-effective from this age,” he said. New analysis published in JAMA Oncology provides additional empirical evidence further supporting screening for bowel cancer at age 45. Researchers found that starting endoscopy in younger women between ages 45-49 lowered the risk of bowel cancer by 57% compared with those who did not receive an endoscopy. They also had a lower risk of bowel cancer when compared to those who started just 5 years later. Further research from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed similar advanced adenoma detection rates at first-time screening colonoscopy for the 45-49 and 50-54 age groups. Bowel Cancer Australia spokesperson, gastroenterologist A/Prof John Ding said, Screening is the process

of looking for cancer or pre-cancer in healthy people, those with no symptoms of the disease. “With regular screening, most polyps can be found and removed before they have the chance to turn into cancer, and cancers are detected earlier when they are easier to treat. “While specific causes underlying the increase in young-onset bowel cancer cases remain elusive, there may be an overlap with older-onset risk factors, including a Western-style diet, which can alter the gut microbiome, as well as obesity and physical inactivity. “Delayed diagnosis in younger patients and advanced disease upon presentation, underscores the need for greater awareness of bowel cancer in younger people and health professionals,” Dr Ding added.

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TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20 You are full of vitality. Your physical stamina and your ability to assert yourself plus your zest for life are at a high level. You feel like proving yourself to be right all the time and should really look for other ways to let off steam to avoid antagonizing the people close to you. Take on a project that demands your attention and commitment. Consider exercising more, preferably in endurance sports to relieve any stress and avoid running totally on adrenalin every time you’re in conflict with someone else. Again and again you prove you’ve great diplomatic skill. You’re settling quarrels or dealing with an on-going upset in your relationship – you definitely have the right personal approach! You should spend as much time as you can with your lover, the person you care about most. If you’re living alone, you’ve a great chance to change this now. Simply be a little courageous!

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 20

Gemini May 22 - June 23 Think big and channel your energy productively and see how much you can achieve in a short space of time. Be sure to avoid protracted discussions that lead you to become frustrated and angry with those who appear to be placing obstacles in your way. Practicing some self-restraint applies to all activities as your self-confidence can lead you to take on far more than you realistically handle and your rather careless approach needs to be harnessed in a more practical and thought out way to succeed. If there are problems with your love life and that’s very possible, then it’s probably due to your selfish conduct. You’re stubborn, unbending and extremely irritable; the smallest things can set you off. No wonder your lover gets extremely annoyed and wants to even the score. If you don’t place a lot of value on living alone, you should strive to find long lasting compromises.

CANCER JUN 21 - JULY 22

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22 All aspects of the experience you have previously accumulated are brought to bear and help you deal confidently with most situations as and when they arise. You’re satisfied with yourself and the effort you’re able to make towards stabilizing your circumstances and prospects for the future. It’s appropriate to seek improvements in your business, social and romantic life, whatever you dare to tackle leads to favorable responses from others, who are likely to approve of your suggestions and opinions. Any extreme resentment won’t do your love life any good. If your relationship is unduly stressed with needless tussles and your attitude alienates your partner. Control yourself a bit more! If you’re single, it’s possible such brusque conduct works quite well - to pick someone up. But nobody will want to stay around you for too long, if you continue to behave like this.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 Make a point of conserving your energy. You’re unnecessarily prone to squander any reserves you possess with stubborn and bad tempered behavior and get yourself worked about nothing. Pause to think and reconsider what’s really important to you and what is not! It’s possible that deliberate confrontation at work or in your private life is justified but careful consideration of the situation is important. You discover that sometimes taking a step back is necessary to further advance your point of view. You’re able to positively resolve long standing matters with your lover before they intensify any further. If you’ve been in a relationship for a prolonged period, you might want to think about making it permanent. If you’re single the next date - could be a crucial one. Whether it results in a proposal of marriage or a new relationship – love and romance are on the agenda!

VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22 You’re in a fortunate position and able to exploit your full potential. You need to pay attention to how your conduct impacts on others. You benefit by being stronger, more confident than you usually are, others may find your enthusiasm rather intrusive but you’re unlikely to pay too much attention to their wishes as you forge ahead with your own ideas. Your new-found assertiveness attracts some potential love interest and enhances existing relationships or may ultimately lead you to look elsewhere. Your love life can be unfavourably affected by your deeply passionate feelings, which could easily cause tension and clashes with your partner. Alternatively, you might find that love-making can be a great help in easing the situation between you, but any arguments that might possibly be on-going are best left till later. Ultimately conflicts can’t be resolved by sex alone.

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 Although you feel stronger than usual, and easily able to confront any issues you are faced with, you feel on edge as several people challenge you and make various requests. It is advisable that you show restraint if you get involved in an argument, and don’t give in to your ability to assert yourself but aim for compromise. Otherwise you may be forced to either retreat or make enemies. Above al, it’s important not to become too entrenched and stubborn as this can have an adverse effect on you and the people around you. Put some energy into your romantic life and make an effort to be happy in your relationship. Listen carefully when your lover speaks to you. Don’t unnecessarily put at risk what you’ve built together over the years! Try to utilize your enhanced energy to keep up the erotic tension between you. Surprise your lover, let them how spontaneous and original you can be.

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 20 Expecting too much from people, you pressure them into accepting your point of view, over and above any ideas they put forward themselves. Such selfish ways are generally not tolerated or looked on favorably. Try to see the positive side of suggestions others make and the proposals you receive from alternative sources. Any misunderstandings you might otherwise experience are far more easily dealt with, when you curb your impulsive behavior and this makes life far more pleasant for all. You’re not behaving very diplomatically and your lover is feeling the full effects of your dismissive attitude. Be more considerate and allow others to express their point of view as well. Your stubbornness and bossiness tends to bug your partner and they feel exasperated. If single approach matters less-hastily, thoughtfulness often gets you further than obstinacy.

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 Don’t try to take on too much, even if you feel capable of more, there’s a particular level of involvement in other people’s affairs that’s best kept to a minimum. Always striving to prove yourself is an unnecessary waste of energy; to unwisely risk your well-being for the sake of others - a mistake. Do yourself a favor, stop plying your own ideas and point of view to the exclusion of others. Show some modesty and keep your temper if you want to retain your composure and the majority of your friends. 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.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19 You have complete faith in your ability to complete any task you undertake. With determination that fully demonstrates the strength of purpose you possess, you’re able to develop inventive and practical ideas for solving problems that mean others notice you. Your competence and decisiveness prove to be beneficial in your work. People listen to your advice and admire (probably secretly) your abilities. Your charm attracts admirers, new friends and possibilities to strengthen romantic ties. You would like to change a lot of things. But you run the risk of making your lover feel confused. You’re sticking to your principles with all your pent up frustration; instead show your partner you need them, take a walk together or give each other a comforting massage. If you’re single use a more restrained approach, otherwise you could easily appear rather foolish.

AQUARIUS jan 20 - feb 18

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19

Your noticeably fearless approach impresses, you have the stamina to tackle any task. Unafraid you take on more commitments even though you’ve enough to do already. You approach things in a rather unstructured way and try to get too many things done at once. Make sure you don’t waste time on irrelevant details or lose your temper in the process. Be willing to make compromises in your relationship; if you don’t you may be in for a lot of arguments. Pay attention to the signals your body sends you. You’re irresistible, sociable and outgoing, you’ve got the ability to respond well to people you find attractive. It’s great to have a lover like you, who has the right attitude, knows how to handle a relationship and has a big heart. You won’t be alone for too long. Your relationship could easily turn into a happy partnership and ultimately becomes even happier for you.

PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20

Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 21

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. 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.

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IN MEMORIAM 69 In Memoriam

Graham John Ellis 4.8.1947 – 25.6.2021 74 Years

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In Loving memory of

Cyril Michael Spencer (Mick)

John Lewis Grainger 2.12.43 - 29.6.15

Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.

One Year without you Your Presence I miss Your Memory I Treasure Always Thinking of you Love You Always Maureen

9/11/46 – 20/6/22

Loving son of Bryce and Zoe Spencer (dec), much loved father of Daryl, David and Klyn, brother of Peter (dec), Noel, Dell, Kenneth (dec), Rex, Robyn (dec) and Neil. Private cremation already held, memorial at a later date.

Forever loved by Helen, Michelle, Regan, Rick, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

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WURN, Pamela “Pam”

CAMPBELL, Geoffrey Lewin

JEFFREY JAMES LAW “Jeff ”

Passed away peacefully 25th June 2022. Must loved mother to Patsy. Cherished granny to Terese and Nicole and great grandmother to Charlie. Will be very much missed by her brother, Lloyd Purcell and his children and their families.

Aged 88 Years Relatives and friends are invited to attend Pam’s funeral service to be held MONDAY, 4th July 2022 at Parkview Funeral Home, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina commencing at 10.00am. In Lieu of flowers donations to St Andrew’s Nursing Home would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

It is with great sadness that we notify all our family & friends of the passing of Jeff. He was a great man to many, a beloved husband, an adored father, a loyal brother, a caring friend, and an amazing Poppy. Passed away peacefully 21st June 2022. Cherished and loved husband to Elizabeth. Devoted father and father-in-law to Mark & Belinda and Ian & Joanna. Adored pop to Maddie, Bob, Remie, Jake and Luke. Brother and Brother-in-law to John & Diane Rose, Steven & Janette Stanford and Chris & Pam Gray.

Aged 72 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Geoffrey’s funeral service to be held FRIDAY, 1ST July at Parkview Funeral home, 21 Kalinga Street Ballina Commencing at 10.00am.

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SULLIVAN, GREGORY MICHAEL

7.9.1928 – 20.6.2022 Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore, aged 93 years. Loved and loving husband of Beryl for 68 Years. Adored father and father in-law of Jane & Robert, Stephen (Dec’d) Phillip & Sue, William & Kylie, James & Supitcha, and Michael. Cherished Poppy Moye to his 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Loved by all who knew him. “Greatly admired for his work in orchid and environmental conservation” Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial service of prayers for the life of John, to be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Main Street Alstonville, Friday 1st July 2022, commencing at 10:30 AM. Those unable to join with the family can do so via livestream https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/ ed01fd9b-1417-4689-8a5a-ebc3ff9c63b6?pin=7571

21.04.1933 – 20.06.2022

Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Nursing Home, Lismore. Much loved husband of Mary (dec.), dearly loved father of Robert, Lynette, Marie, John (dec), Patrick, Christopher, Leanne, Christine and their families. Aged 89 Years Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gregory’s life at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Canterbury Street, Casino on FRIDAY (8th July, 2022) commencing at 10.30am. Following the service, the cortege will leave for Casino Cemetery.

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ALSTONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05 am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details. CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. It is told through souvenirs, stories and photographs and features her 1954 visit to our region. The highlights are a rare coronation periscope and part of a beautiful silk tapestry which hung in Westminster Abbey for the coronation. The exhibition runs until Sunday 24th July. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. The Community Resource Centre is open for research on Ballina Shire families on Fridays only – prior bookings essential. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au. LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Friday, July 15th, at 10 am at Summerland House Farm, 253 Wardell Rd, Alstonville. Our Special Guest will be Rebecca Manners , Parkinson’s Specialist Community Nurse for the Tweed /Ballina area. Rebecca has a broad knowledge of all things related to Parkinson’s Disease.There will also be an opportunity to share and discuss symptom management and discuss successful strategies in a supportive, encouraging environment. All members of the Parkinson’s community, family and friends are most welcome to attend. For further information, Contact Di on 0423941119. “ MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Scrap booking, card making, paper

craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513” 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 THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES (AIR), FAR NORTH COAST BRANCH. The next meeting will be held at Ballina RSL Club on Friday the 1st of July, 9.30 am for a 10.00 am start, this meeting will be followed by our AGM. Morning tea will be available at this meeting. BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. New members are always welcome. For more information info@bacci.com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540 BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am” Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www. ballinabridge.org.au BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. Please ring our Handicraft officer Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb. BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7.00 pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770. BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Craft stall at the Quota Show at Alstonville on 23rd and 24th July from 10am till 4pm on Saturday and till 3pm on Sunday. The Auxiliary have been invited to have a Cake and Craft Stall at Lennox Head on Saturday 23rd July for the launch of the Lennox Head Heritage Photo Book of 100 years of Lennox Head. More information from Robyn Hargreaves of the Lennox Head Heritage Committee. BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens. Monday – Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm. Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30 am. Wednesday - Tai Chi 8:30 am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30 am 4. Line Dancing 9:30 am, Indoor Bowls 1 pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1 pm. AGM for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30 pm Contact Bonnie 0414927361 BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074. FREE COMMUNITY BRUNCH BALLINA We are now pleased that our hot brunch center can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday. Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle,hot dogs, tea, coffee or juice or just come for a chat for more information call Chris on 0411510430 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 further information contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org or our PR officer at: vppr-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 73 This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@bigpond.net.au PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170. CASINO

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needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539. CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424. CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 5 MONDAY S. Forrester J. Whittaker & family TUESDAY D.Coleman K. Rowse & K. Evans WEDNESDAY J. Cornell P. Muntelwit & G. Mannix THURSDAY H. Moffitt & J. Hanna FRIDAY M.Anderson Richmond Valley Council staff CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044. 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 SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently held at Casino RSM, Wednesday Hoy at 1pm. Contact Jan 0414625680 CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbara on 66612530 or 0448969498. LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 4.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489. LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625. 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. THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB

operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome. WINDARA Volunteers will be hosting Soup & Sweets with BINGO on Wednesday 20 Jul at 11 am. Come out for a fun morning of bingo, a delicious lunch of soup and sweets prepared by Chris and visit the revamped nursery. Make a booking at Cottage Collection by Monday 18 July cost only $15 or phone Windara 66623800 for further details. EVANS HEAD EVANS HEAD EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560 EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316 for more details GOONELLABAH GOONELLABAH

The Probus Club of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and finish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442. GRAFTON GRAFTON GRAFTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Would you like to join our next bus trip? Non-members are welcome. Sat 23rd July to the Quota Craft & Garden Fair at Alstonville. $40 BYO lunch. Pick up from South Grafton, Grafton and Maclean Does not include $5 entry, to be paid in cash. All proceeds go to Quota’s local projects. ITINERARY 7.30am Pickup from Grafton Library 7.45am Pickup from South Grafton Post Office 8.15am Pickup from Maclean, Ferry Park 9.30 to 12.30pm Quota Craft and Garden Fair at Alstonville showground Over 90 craft and garden stalls. Grab some morning tea and look around

1pm to 2.30pm Lunch at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden BYO picnic lunch, Tea, coffee and snacks/sweets provided by bus company at lunch time Have a walk around the Garden 2.30pm Head home, eta approx 4.30pm in Grafton, stopping at Maclean & South Grafton drop offs on the way. Call Action Coaches to book on 6643 4354 Or call in and see them at 370 Fry St Grafton. Payment to be made to Action Coaches. If you think you might buy plants, please bring a box or tub. They will go under the bus in the luggage compartment. Label your purchases with a pen or a ribbon to avoid any confusion. Thursday 7th July is our next monthly gathering, once again at Vines @ 139 at 10am on Thurs 7th July. We will kick the morning off with our Table of Interest with Rosie. Feel free to bring along any plants you would like her to help you with, just make sure they are clean and won’t leave any soil or water at the venue. We will then have a guest speaker from Paper Daisy Florist with tips on flower arranging. Members are encouraged to bring along some flowers and/or foliage and a vase and have a go themselves. Secateurs and a handcloth might be a good idea also. Or you can just sit back and enjoy a cuppa and the presentation. New members are always welcome, it is only $10 a year to join. For more information send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com or ring Jane on 0438 593032. Also find and follow us on Facebook. GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Grafton Seniors recently did bus trip to mystery venue, actually Maclean, with 37 passengers. Travelled Big River Way to Maclean, with detour around back of Ulmarra, & ended at Botero coffee, for talk & tour of venue, then morning tea. After drive around Maclean, arrived at local Bowling Club for organised lunch. Next, drive around Harwood & Chatsworth Islands, then travelled via Woodford Island, & Big River Way, stopping at Ulmarra, for free time, & purchase afternoon refreshments, before final journey home. This trip supported some of towns most affected by Feb flood. Sincere thanks to Coach Captain, Chris S, for great trip, & to all for help, & support of trip. Next day bus trip is 14 October, to Byron Bay, & trip on Solar Train, & will be on sale, Aug meeting. The 8 day tour to QLD in August is in final organising stages, & reserves would be appreciated. Due to races, no meeting or activities, early July. Next meeting, Tues, 9 Aug, 10.30am, at Racecourse. Enquiries, Sandra, 6642 7720.”

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GRAFTON VIEW CLUB Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there! 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 HASTINGS POINT POINT HASTINGS PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’

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CWA LISMORE DAY BRANCH want ‘YOU’ in 2022. Our Branch Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, now at the Rochdale Theatre, 603 Ballina Road, Goonellabah. Parking is available on both Ballina Road and Jubilee Avenue. Meeting time is 9:30am for a 10am start. WE WANT ‘YOU’ TO JOIN US for the opportunity to be involved with a wonderful group of friendly, interesting women of all ages. Have fun, make new friends, and be involved with the opportunity to contribute to fundraising for worthwhile Community causes helping women & children. PLEASE COME ALONG and experience for yourself the difference being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. For more information call our President ALIISON KELLY on 0428 216 079. Great news!!! OUR CRAFT AND CRAFT LEARNING DAYS have recommenced at 41B WHYRALLAH ROAD, East Lismore. (just down from Wotherspoons). If you’ve ever wanted to learn beautiful Craft, come along and see what you think. Tea & Coffee are provided, but we ask that you bring your own lunch. (Take-away food outlets are nearby). We always have wonderful Craft projects underway and love helping newcomers learn. Come along and meet friends, and enjoy fun and friendship whilst creating something beautiful. For more information call HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. We look forward to meeting you.

EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson street East Lismore Everyone Welcome LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Lismore every week Thursdays 6pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418 264 489. LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is BACK in the newly renovated Foyer of the Hospital. We will be opening on the 4th August and every Thursday to start with increasing days each month. Anyone wishing to join our Auxiliary please contact the Secretary Rhonda on 0427251600. We meet at the Goonellabah Workers Sports Club at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month . We welcome new Members. LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan. For more information, tel: 0432 575 911/ visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our facebook and instagram pages. LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP Embroiderers Group. Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. This is our new venue where we welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up. LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Lismore Orchid Socy. now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve). LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 PM. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH). MAINLY MUSIC Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30 am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as, socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street,

LISMORE. T: 02 6621 3200 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. 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 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings. 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 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. 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 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/ 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-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au

No joining fees. For enquiries please call Jan 0431909760. TWEED HEADS TWEED HEADS

Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 07 5524 8035. Tweed patchwork group meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron street tweed heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643 .A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing,quilting and related craft.

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 MULLUMBIMBY MURWILLUMBAH Ladies interested in CWA are welcome to attend. For further enquires phone Jen: 6684 7282. MURWILLUMBAH MULLUMBIMBY 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. 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: phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 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. POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea.

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YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome. ALL NORTHERN RIVERRIVERS ALL NORTHERN NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region, and enable them to realise their full potential. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org.au/ womens-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the 2nd Friday of each month. All those living with Parkinson’s and those supporting them are most welcome. For enquiries or to RSVP please text or phone Cheryl 0428286753

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY FESTIVAL 2022

World Environment Day Festival

World Environment Day Festival: WEDfest July 17, 10-3 Knox Park. Murwillumbah

aldera Environment Centre is hosting their annual festival – WEDfest, in Knox Park Murwillumbah Sunday July 17 with another great program of speakers and performers. Last year’s event was a standout success with record crowds and rave reviews despite Covid constraints. This year is shaping up to be even better. The International World Environment Day is celebrated annually - this year marks its 50th anniversary. In 1972 the UN launched the event in Stockholm

with the motto “Only One Earth”. Half a century later this message is as important as ever. This planet is our only home and humanity must safeguard its finite resources. The #OnlyOneEarth campaign calls for transformative change to policies and choices to enable cleaner, greener and sustainable living in harmony with nature. Caldera’s WEDfest promotes sustainability and protection of the natural environment. It celebrates environmental culture and ecological

bio-diversity in our region. The festival brings people together in conversation and learning on the challenges we face in a time of ecological crisis. This event will encourage and inspire you as it presents real-life solutions and possibilities. Visitors young and old have commented on the positive impact of the WEDfest experience. Come and enjoy a full day of live music and performance for all the family: excellent environmental speakers, demonstrations, information

stalls and delicious food and product outlets. Performers includes Byron Bluesfest winners - Loose Content, Felicity Lawless and Black Rabbit George of Tijuana Cartel, two circus acts from Hoopla & The Pitts family and environmental presenters Prof Rob Kooyman, Doctor Willow Halgren and many more. wwwcalderaenvironmentcentre.org/ category/world-environment-day/

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REBELS PILE ON TRIES AGAINST PANTHERS TIM HOWARD South Grafton Rebels put on a vintage try-scoring display in a devastating 38-4 win over the Sawtell Panthers at McKittrick Park on Sunday. The Rebels scored eight tries to one including a few that will make the team’s highlight reel for the season. The show started early with the Rebels getting on the board courtesy of a brilliant finish from young winger Damon Kirby. Chasing a Hughie Stanley kick that looked destined for the in goal touchline, Kirby put in a full length dive and grounded the ball centimetres from the touch line. It also heralded a difficult day for the Rebels kickers as the try scorers routinely headed for the corners for their touch downs. Keiron Johnson Heron, who replaced Kirby after an injury cut short his game, scored almost in the same spot just a few minutes later. His try was less spectacular, crossing after a sweeping backline movement created an overlap for

SCORES Winger Keiron Johnson-Heron plunges over for his second try in the Rebels 38-4 demolition of Sawtell at McKittrick Park on Sunday. the winger. From the kick off the Rebels were in again when winger Brian Quinlan Randall made a sensational break from deep in his own half. As the defence closed on the 40m line he chipped ahead for second rower Thomas Walker to score near the posts. At 14-0 after the conversion, the Rebels were scoring at a point a minute and fans were anticipating a cricket score. But the game seesawed for the next 15

minutes, until Walker put his seal on the game with a spectacular 60m try. The Rebels were bringing the ball out of their half, with not much on when Walker, stood the defence. Then displaying the pace of an outside back he sprinted 60m down the sideline and finished the try with a spectacular full length dive into the left corner. The Rebels attack was rattling the Panthers and half back Jacon Reeves was put in the bin after play the ball infringement.

Minute later the Rebels were again pounding the Panthers line and after a couple of offloads Johnson Heron dived over in the right corner to score his second try. And with ground announcer’s finger heading toward the half-time hooter, Walker scored his hat trick, chiming into a sweeping backline movement, beating the defence with a left-foot step and touching down to the left of the posts. A rare conversion put the Rebels ahead 28-0 at half time, but

Friday 24/6 D. Grice & A. James def C. Doyle & D. Skinner J. Carthew & A. McLean def I. Watson & A. Williams M. Mead is on raffles for July.

Block A : J.Hannigan 1st, F.Duncan 3rd, J.OSullivan 4th, B.Wellings 6th, D.Jones 8th, L.Condon 10th, H.Young 11th, J.Doust 12th, B.Philips 13th, J.Cox 14th, C.Edlund 15th, E.Astley 16th, J.Huxley 17th, M.Ayshford 18th, D.Ayshford 20th. Block B : N.Watts 7th, L.Whiteman 10th, S.Scott 11th, J.Saunders 13th, M.Russell 16th.

South Grafton 38: Thomas Walker 3, Keiron Johnson Heron 2, Damon Kirby, Tom McGrady, Nick McGrady tries. Brian QuinlanRandall, Luke Walker 2 conversions the second half turned out a more dour affair as the referee’s whistle took over and player discipline faltered. About 10 minutes into the half it was South Grafton’s turn to play short handed when veteran lock Grant Stevens was binned for back chatting the referee. The extra man gave the Panthers the break

they needed and fullback Darcy Coggins plunged over in he right corner to put his team on the board. But the McGrady brothers had two tries up their sleeves to delight Rebels fans. Nick McGrady finished off a brilliant backline move and Thomas put the seal on the game with a scintillating 40m run, bumping fending and accelerating past defenders.. Coach Ron Gordon was pleased with the scoreline. “The defence was something we worked on and to keep them to just the one try was very satisfying,” he said. He said the stop-start nature of the game in the second half made it hard for the Rebels to get going in the second half. But he said it would help his team prepare for Orara, who pipped the Ghosts 16-14 at Coramba Sportsground on Sunday. “It will be nice to get them on our fast home ground next week,” Gordon said. “We thought we were unlucky not to get the points against last time, so this could be our chance to get on back on them.”

SPORTS RESULTS BALLINA MAHJONG 24TH June 2022 Carol Meyer 1, Susan Allan 2, Bev Lasater 3, Ronda Taylor 4, Gail McDonagh, Joy Lowien 5, Kath Hubbard 7, Jan Boardman 8, Sally Lowry 9, Janene Jarvis 10, Pam Farrell 11, Gladys D’Anna, Jan Rhodes 12, Valda McLerie 14, Shirley Atkinson 15, Pauline Bolte 16, June Greenaway 17, Margaret Bryant, Pauline Kearney 18, Caralyn Chatt, Jan Small 20, June Grebert 22,Shirley Henry 23, Diana Auret 24, Shirley Coleman 25, Julie, Yvonne Weddup 26, Rosemary Russell 28, Jan Henley 29 Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club

North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181. CASINO WOMENS BOWLS Wednesday 22/6 The semi final round for the Minor Pairs was: C. Doyle & I. Watson def J. Carthew & M. Mead Congratulations to the winners, the final will be played on Wednesday 29/6. The winners of the social games were: A. Williams & H. Lavelle def N. Moran & R. Skirrey C. Haynes & A.McLean def J. Cooke & D. Skinner The winners of the social games were calculated on the lowest winning aggregate.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB Association Croquet: B.Reddy 15 d C.Woodlands 9, B.Hardy 19 d L.Hardy 11 Ricochet Croquet: D.Scott 13 d R.Chapman 7, P.Waters N.Poynting 15 d P.Doyle B.Waters 9, P.Bolte 20 d N.Barnes C.Lane 11 Club Championships Division 2: P.Scott 15 d R.Poynting 12 Tournaments: Norfolk Island Convicts Cup Doubles.

NSW GC ACA Bronze Medal: David Scott 5th. NSW Ricochet State Open Doubles Championships: Robbie Allen, Noelene Barnes 9th. CORAKI VETERANS GOLF Thursday 23/6/22 A magnificent golf

course was presented to the veteran golfers on Thursday Winner T McBurney, 2nd J Braby, free game A Ganter, chicken/ball, B Collyer, S Reddell, T Duff, S Smith, R Vass, T Perkins, T Doyle, G Brown. Nearest pins 3rd/12th G Brown, 6th/15th S McDonough. This Thursday another 18 hole single stableford will be played commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am. As usual till then good golfing, Max. EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Social Bowls 26/6/22 A Maslen, W Morrissey 14 def r Parkes, S Gregory 13 N Scandrett, N Harding 28 def G Donnelly, P

Russell 16 T Gibson, S Fields 32 def B Lee, S Wade 16 R McInnes, G Pollard 27 def R Mohr, T Prior 16 T Alcorn, J Carrall, Rocco 18 def G Finney, J Burbridge, B Adams 14 EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS Club Championship Major Pairs Final played 22-06-22 Winners - G. Marczan, P. Weller. Runners/up L. Vidler, B. Montague. Congratulations to Winners & Runners/ up & all Bowlers who participated in the Champion-ship. Ladies Social Day 2206-22 - 2 Bowl Triples - Lucky Rink - Winners - A. Eyles , E. Gollan, J. Poole.

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MCGRATH OVER THE MOON WITH SELECTION Far North Coast Zone players selected in the NSW Senior Country Squad Samuel Croke Lennox Head Ben Damon Wollongbar/Alstonville Troy Doughty Bangalow Ed McGrath Bangalow Alex Gibbon Richmond Range Sam Pearce Ballina Vincent Quigley Bangalow Cody Walker Richmond Range

A country boy at heart, Bangalow number 8 Ed McGrath’s decision to move north chasing selection in the NSW Country team has paid off. Photo: Gary Nichols. GARY NICOLS Former Grafton Redmen backrower Ed McGrath was playing pool with his mates when his mobile lit up. It’s the call the Bangalow number-eight had nervously been waiting for. Finally, after three years, McGrath fulfilled his rugby dream, selection in the NSW Country Cockatoos squad. “I was at a mate’s 30th birthday party playing pool and at about twenty past one my phone rang,” a relieved McGrath said during the week.

“It was the Country head coach and he told me I was in the side. I was waiting all day hoping I would get the call. “A few players who played for Far North Coast phoned me on Friday night and told me they gained selection so by lunchtime Saturday I had given up.” The Redmen cult hero, made the move to Bangalow two years ago and hasn’t looked back. After the Redmen opted to play President’s Cup in 2021, the powerhouse back-rower decided to travel

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LISA VANDERSTOK Humble Charlie Northfield, right, scores a treble with his team running at his home track Casino Greyhound Racing Club today with Typhoon Dot, above, taking the first Backcreek Bingo in

the 4th and Four More Guy, far right, in the 7th aptly named after their favourite saying at the Casino Bar to Guy the Bar-man. Charlie is always the first to help the new guy help bring on young trainers and always has a smile on his dial.

up the highway to play in the top-grade under Rebels experienced coach Ross Larsson. “I still love the Redmen, but at the time it was the best decision for me to play first grade,” the 29-year-old said. “Playing under Ross also made my decision easier. He is a good bloke, works hard, knows he’s rugby and helped me develop further as a player.” Far North Coast fielded a strong side at the NSW Country Championships held in Tamworth over the

June long weekend and were expected to have a genuine tilt at the title. However, they fell short in their second match against a clinical and well-drilled Central Coast outfit. “We started off well defeating Mid North Coast but in our second game we got off to a slow start against Central Coast and could not reel them in,” McGrath said. “They (Central Coast) went on to win the Caldwell Cup, but on a positive note, we got eight players from Far North Coast zone into the Country

squad which is the most ever.” McGrath a country boy at heart, said he was still on a high after he received the call-up and can’t wait to join his teammates to take the next big step in his rugby career. “I’m still on cloud nine,” he admitted. “I know all the other guys from Far North Coast and I’m good mates with all of them. “We have a training run in about six weeks in Sydney before the National Championships at Adelaide in late September.”

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14s - Back row: Sienna O’Reilly, Isabel Shields, Belle Wall, Chelsea Scully, Violet Zeller, Josie Car-ey, Jada Everingham, Mikayla Freeburn-Roberts. Front: Zubaida Soliman

12s - Back row: Alex Whiston, Laquarnah Waters, Sophie Peters, Emerald Dean, Alice Shields. Middle row: Jazmin Henderson, Dusty Pound, Josie Ryan, Ebony Pederson. Front: Makenzie Pearce

Squads head to Sydney Casino Netball junior representative netball sides head to Baulkham Hills this weekend to contend the State Titles 4th Division. Whilst this is the 13s and 14s 2nd and 3rd years playing in a representative side, it is their first State Titles trip with Covid cancelling the tournament for the last two years. 12s play 15 games, 13s play 17 games, 14s play 18 games.

Our senior teams (15s and 17s) played on the June long weekend They both played 19 games in cold and windy conditions. Both teams moved up a division this year but played well through several injuries and illness. Congratulations on your efforts and on representing your association and community with pride.

17s - Back Row: Renae Duley (Official), Louise Booth (Official), Kailei Royal, Ellie-May Thomas, Katie Lee, Kalani Ellis, Mardi Royal, Karie Graham (Coach). Front Row: Olivia Graham, Libby Walker, Layla Pound, Chloe Gray.

13s - Amelia Newton, Sam McLennan, Stella-Grace Dean, Darcie Flocchini, Sofie Formaggin, Hanna Formaggin, Ruby Garred, Miley Amey. Not pictured: Annaleise Locke, Allie Walters

Support for women’s sport increased The NSW Government has increased its support for women’s sport following the awarding of $650,000 to 24 sporting organisations in the Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. The Program is providing more than $2.5 million over four years to State Sporting Organisations to help increase participation, promote leadership and encourage inclusivity for women in sport. Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government was fully committed to driving significant change in women’s sport. “Women’s sport is going through a period of

exponential growth and change,” Mr Ayres said. “The NSW Government is fully committed to being at the forefront of this growth and leading change through programs and investment that makes women’s sport safer and more inclusive for anyone that wants to lace up a boot or pick up a cricket bat. “These grants will enable sports to develop innovative programs to get more women and girls involved in sport as players, coaches and officials.” The Her Sport Her Way Grants Program is part of the NSW Government’s women in sport strategy, Her Sport Her Way.

As a result of the strategy, the NSW Government has prioritised $255 million in investment in female friendly facilities across the state through its sports infrastructure funding programs. Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said women’s sport continues to go from strength to strength right across NSW. “As Minister for Women, I am so excited to see programs like Her Sport Her Way empowering our girls and young women to become tomorrow’s sporting superstars,” Mrs Taylor said. Grants of $10,000 $50,000 were available

under the Her Sport Her Way Program with sports able to seek grants for multiple projects across various locations. NSW Rugby League received $50,000 for its Women in Sport Leadership Program which aims to provide aspiring elite female coaches with skills to excel as leaders. NSWRL Chief Executive David Trodden said: “The Australian sporting sector has the potential to become a leader in gender equity, but to achieve this we need to enhance the recruitment and retention of women leaders, coaches and match officials. “Our own Tracie

Edmondson has proven herself to be a great leader in this area, having conceived, developed and implemented the program. “We hope this program will help enable women to explore greater career opportunities. “It not only supports the development of the women’s Rugby League competition; it promotes the advancement of women into senior coaching and leadership roles in other sports and workplaces, too.” Tennis NSW received $23,500 for its Teen Tennis for Girls Program which aims to aims to reduce barriers to participation for girls

aged 15-18 through events that focus on fun, building self-esteem and confidence. “Tennis NSW is grateful for the funding awarded to us through the Her Sport Her Way grant program which has supported our delivery of programs supporting women and girls in tennis across NSW,” Tennis NSW CEO Darren Simpson said. For more on all grant recipients visit: www. sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/ her-sport-her-sport-way2021-22-grant-recipients For more on the Her Sport Her Way Grants Program visit: www. sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/ grants/her-sport-her-way

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