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Rural doctor dilemma LARA LEAHY Many rural areas struggle to keep up with medical services, and currently, Casino is facing a doctor dilemma. If you are new to the area, and you need the services of a doctor, your options are few. After calling seven practices in the heart of Casino, only three could entertain some kind of assistance for new patients. One can see you if you

currently have a family member attending the practice. A second will help if you provide proof of indigenous heritage. The third has a doctor seeing new patients, however there is a two week wait, due to the amount of people queuing up. New patients are simply being told to “try the hospital”. The practice explained, “We do have daily appointments that we

keep aside for urgent cases, but you are unable to access these until you have had your first appointment where we can document your history. And we do not provide bulk billing. This shortage is a difficulty for the area. We are always trying to advertise for more doctors, but they are hard to find.” There is an organisation to match GPs with rural medical roles, the NSW Rural Doctors Network

Rural Doctors Network (RDN) acknowledges the stress on the ground in rural health is real. “NSW Rural Doctors Network provides tailored recruitment support to remote, rural and regional practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in NSW. RDN is aware of the vacancies in Casino, and we are currently advertising the roles online and through our

(RDN). The RDN is a notfor-profit organisation that works with the Australia’s Department of Health and the NSW Ministry of Health to recruit and support rural medical roles. The Regional Manager from the RDN, Annette Lenstra said, “The issues of drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic over recent years have led to significant demands of rural primary care providers. NSW

networks.” The RDN provides many support initiatives and incentives to attract potential GP’s to rural locations. These include things like role matching, access to grants, and training programs for new GPs, even programs to reduce the time frames for doctors training. The More Doctors for Rural Australia Program “enables doctors who are non-vocationally registered to work in rural regions.”

Woodburn’s alternative to a pod village LARA LEAHY From Monday 20th June, Woodburn residents were given the option of registering to receive a caravan for 6 months at no cost. A NSW Government spokesperson said that this initiative was offered, “As a result of extensive community feedback, caravans are being provided to Woodburn residents in place of a temporary housing site.” The roll out started slowly but has since quickly picked up pace. Judy said that her mother was one of the first to apply - that was on the following Thursday. Judy’s mum received her caravan on Sunday. The transition was quick, and the caravan was delivered in a timely manner. She said: “Three days… the only thing that has been smooth sailing!”

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After the initial three caravans rolled out, demand increased. “21 caravans have been delivered in the past week,” a spokesperson from the NSW Government said last week. “These caravans allow

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people to remain on their properties while they repair and rebuild.” Judy’s mum is a perfect example of how much this has helped those in the community that needed it. Even though her family was able to

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provide couches for her, she said, “There is nothing worse than feeling homeless …” She was elated at the opportunity to be back “home” - to have a base once more. She said she, “was so excited to be in the

caravan and to be able to look out and see my house.” There is a process to obtain a caravan - your site needs to be assessed for suitability and safety. Then a 6-month lease is signed. However, that

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is subject to extension if the need arises. The caravans are being supplied by Camplify as necessary. This initiative is a pilot program, but it has quickly evolved to something more. Neighbouring communities have been looking on with interest as a favourable solution by many in the area. Especially considering the wait on alternative housing pods and temporary village set up time frames. Richmond Valley Council have publicly announced that caravans are potentially available to other areas. They stated that if you live in Broadwater, Coraki or regional surrounds, register your interest by visiting the Resilience NSW staff at the recovery hub at McGearys Bros, 9630 Pacific Highway, Woodburn.

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State-of-the-art tiered auditorium for Maclean A new Clarence Valley Cultural and Community Precinct with a tiered 270-seat auditorium will replace the Maclean Civic Hall in a proposed project to enhance the Maclean CBD and connection to the Clarence River. Councillors were presented with three concept plans and unanimously supported the option recommended, which includes larger performance and backstage space, cafe/ bar to cater for events including outdoor space with river views, box office space, and parking for 40 cars beneath the auditorium serviced by a lift. Works are required as the existing Maclean Civic Hall needs extensive refurbishment to prolong its serviceable life, and this new design will turn the venue into a cultural

space of regional significance. Under the current concept, patrons will enter the stage 270-seat auditorium from the rear of the building with the stage backing onto River Street. “I think this is a very exciting project for Maclean and the Clarence Valley,” Cr Bill Day, who moved the recommended motion, said. “It is important that we have today highlighted the need for stakeholder engagement. It’s a

wonderful project, I hope it goes through without too many objections.” Council will now begin the process of consultation and engagement with stakeholders and the community. An artist’s impression of the proposed Clarence Valley Cultural and Community Precinct viewed from River Street. Council first considered investigating options for development of a Maclean

Community Precinct in 2017. The concept was focused on delivering improved community services within the area through a unified space. The conceptual design was influenced through extensive community consultation conducted in 2018/2019 to ensure it reflected the needs of the community. “Clarence Valley Cultural and Community Precinct will provide a modern asset of significant value to the Maclean and broader Clarence Valley community,” Mayor Ian Tiley said. “This vibrant space with a fabulous aspect over the river will help revitalise Maclean and enhance social connections. “The facility will serve community needs dayto-day and also provide a community meeting place during natural disasters.”

Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat, in a six year old child in Northern NSW. This child is a close family contact of the first case announced yesterday. The child, who was not vaccinated against diphtheria, is currently being cared for at a Northern NSW Local Health District hospital, where they were admitted as a precaution. The children’s close contacts have received post exposure prophylaxis, which can include antibiotics and immunisation, to reduce the risk of transmission. Diphtheria is a contagious, vaccinepreventable disease that is spread mainly through respiratory droplets during close contact with a person who has the bacteria. While no other cases of throat diphtheria have been reported in NSW since the 1990s, on rare occasions other less serious cases of diphtheria have been

reported, mainly involving the skin. Dr Paul Douglas, Director North Coast Public Health, said the risk to the broader community is low. “However this is a very serious disease and can be fatal, so families should be alert and review the immunisation status of their children on the Australian Immunisation Register or with their medical provider, to ensure they are update with all vaccinations,” Dr Douglas said. “Diphtheria is very rare in Australia due to our longstanding childhood immunisation program. “The diphtheria vaccination is free and readily available from your GP for everyone from six weeks of age. It is important that everyone keeps up to date with their vaccinations.” Immunisation prevents against severe diphtheria, and is included in the Australian Childhood Immunisation program.

NSW Seniors Festival grants now open Local organisations and community groups can now apply for grant funding to host events and activities as part of the 65th annual NSW Seniors Festival. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said organisations can apply for grants up to $10,000 to help see their event be part of the largest celebration of seniors in the Southern Hemisphere. “For 65 years, this festival has been celebrating our state’s older people in recognition of the contributions they have made and continue to make to our great state,” Mr Coure said. “These grants give an opportunity for local organisations and groups to join in this massive celebration and help seniors connect with like-minded people, meet new friends, and even rekindle a passion

for an old hobby.” Mr Coure said community organisations looking to apply for funding should make sure all seniors are able to join in. “This is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring older people remain active and connected within their communities no matter where they live, the language they speak and irrespective of their abilities,” Mr Coure said. “This year’s festival, we saw grant recipients host some 140 different activities from dance

classes to modified sports, computer classes and gardening workshops for the green thumbs.” Local councils, community groups and not-for-profit organisations across NSW are among those who can apply for a grant. The Seniors Festival will run from 1 to 12 February 2023. Applications for grants are open from 4 July to 1 August 2022. To apply and for more information about the grants, visit www.nsw. gov.au/seniors-festival

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IN BRIEF Pay increase Richmond Valley Council approved a pay increase for the mayor and councillors last week. The Mayoral Allowance for the 2022/2023 financial year effective from 1 July will be $46,040 per annum or $3,836.67 per month. Councillor Fees for the 2022/2023 financial year effective from 1 July will be $21,100 per annum or $1,758.33 per month. Flood funds Please be advised that the closing date for the DRRF Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream has been extended to 5pm, Friday 8 July 2022. The website is currently being updated to reflect this change. Between $50,000 and $1.5 million is available to eligible organisations to help their communities prevent, mitigate or better prepare for disasters. The fund supports initiatives and projects that can leverage community strengths, address risks and vulnerabilities, promote collaboration, build capacity for evidence-based decision making, and enable locally led disaster resilience initiatives. To learn more and apply, visit www.nsw. gov.au/resiliencensw/disaster-riskreduction-fund.

Erosion contributed to flood heights, says soil scientist TIM HOWARD The floods which devastated Lismore three months ago contained so much eroded soil it may have added two metres to the flood height says Southern Cross University soil scientist Dr John Grant. Dr Grant addressed a meeting of Farmers for Climate Action at the South Grafton Bowling Club on June 30 about the pressing need to improve the way farmers look after their soil. He said data he and a colleague collected 10 days after the flood showed up to 5% of the volume of floodwater was soil. “The water at Lismore reached 14.8m,” he said. “The flood height would have been at least a metre lower if the water was clear,” But he noted the samples were taken well after the flood peak and said it was safe to assume a fast flowing river at its peak, with heavy sediment rolling along, might have increased the height by another metre. He said better soil care would help reduce the the impact of both flood and drought. “More carbon in the soil reduces the impact of drought by allowing the soil to retain moisture,” he said. “But it would also reduce the impact of floods because it allows the soil to absorb more water, so flood levels

would rise more slowly. “More compacted soil also makes water run off more quickly.” But Dr Grant said the rainfall levels that created the recent floods were unprecedented and would have led to damaging floods, but better soils would have mitigated their effect. Dr Grant said humans mistreating the soil was not a modern phenomenon. He said the story of Sumerian hero Gil Gamesh from around 3000BC, showed humanity had been mistreating soils for a long time. He said the people of that time cut down their forests to build temples, creating a flooding and soil salinity problems. “The Sumerians created the first written laws and they included laws about clearing forests in river catchments,” he said. “But 5000 years later

we’re still committing the same crimes against our soils.” History lessons aside Dr Grant had plenty to say about how regenerative farming practices that built up the carbon content of soil was able to improve its fertility. He also revealed how biological action in the unlocked key nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus for plants to access. He pointed out that not only did these techniques improve the soil, but they lowered costs for farmers. The 30-strong audience of local farmers, would-be farmers and environmentalists were enthusiastic. They volunteered issues for Dr Grant to tackle and fired pointed questions to him during his address. Angourie-based sustainability consultant

John Hay said Dr Grant had been informative. “What he’s talking about is pretty important,” he said. “And it also cuts costs for farmers. “It’s a real win/win for farmers.” For ag science graduate and “would-be farmer” from Junction Hill, Ella Masoudier, the techniques Dr Grant discussed would be a blue print for how she would tackle caring for the soil. “This is really valuable knowledge,” she said. “It’s really good for farmers to have these conversations.” Ms Masoudier was also grateful that Farmers for Climate Action had brought Dr Grant to Grafton to discuss these issues with Clarence Valley people. “It’s hard to spread the word about these things,” she said. “People like me are interested in

regenerative agriculture ideas, but a lot of people might not get access to them.” The event’s conveners, Deanna Fernance and Peter Lake said last week’s catch-up was the second meeting for the Clarence Valley chapter of Farmers for Climate Action. “We had 30 here tonight, which was more than we got for the first event in December which is good for us,” said Ms Fernance. “It indicates to us local landowners are concerned about the issues we’re talking about, like protecting our soils, and want to learn more about it.” She said people Farmers for Climate Action was looking for more members and people who wanted more information could contact her or Mr Lake on clarence@ farmersforclimateaction. org.au Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is a movement of farmers, agricultural leaders and rural Australians working to ensure farmers are a key part of the solution to climate change. As the only farmerled organisation that specialises in climate action, FCA works across the agricultural and climate sectors to manage risks and find opportunities to adapt to, and mitigate, climate change.

CONGRATULATIONS LISMORE SQUARE! A big congratulations to the McConaghy family, McConaghy Properties, all the businesses and workers on getting Lismore Square back up and running. This is a great vote of confidence in the future of Lismore. It also backs in local jobs and means we can do more of our shopping in Lismore.

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Apprentice chef and library trainee shine at awards The region’s most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and teachers were recognised at the North Coast and Mid-North Coast 2022 NSW Training Awards held at the regional ceremony in Coffs Harbour on Sunday night. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said there were two winners from the Clarence and Richmond Valleys with Sassafras Yamba apprentice, Jonathon O’Connor taking out the Apprentice of the Year and Coombell local Sophie-Rose Hastie winning the Schoolbased Trainee of the Year. Mr Gulaptis said Jonathon is a passionate and dedicated man who has engaged in every opportunity to challenge and grow his skills in and out of the classroom while undertaking a Certificate III in

Commercial Cookery with TAFE NSW. “During his apprenticeship he competed in the 2019 World Skills Championship and took home silver, then went on to compete in Melbourne’s proud to be Chef competition where he was selected as one of Australia’s top 32 apprentices,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Jonathon is a natural leader in the kitchen and has a bright future ahead

of him.” Mr Gulaptis said Sophie-Rose is undertaking a Certificate II in Business through NSW TAFE. “Sophie-Rose is an optimistic, open and articulate young woman, willing to learn and embrace any experience that comes her way,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Through her traineeship at Richmond Valley Council’s Casino Library, she has not only supported the

community and library team but has gained the foundational knowledge needed to reach her career goals. “She has been instrumental in the delivery of the Tech Savvy program for the local community while also completing her senior studies at St Mary’s Catholic College.” I congratulate Jonathon and Sophie-Rose on being recognised for their achievements as well as all other winners across the region who took home awards at the ceremony last night, Mr Gulaptis said.” The NSW Training Awards are held annually to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. For more information, visit www.training.nsw. gov.au/training_awards.

$1.4 million kickstarts great new jobs in Clarence and Richmond Valleys Four forward looking local companies have won co-funding from the Nationals in NSW Government for innovative projects that will boost local employment and strengthen the North Coast economy, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “The Nationals in Government’s Regional Jobs Creation Fund is designed to level the playing field for businesses seeking to expand in regional NSW,” Mr Gulaptis said. $500,000 has enticed regional Australian company Elecsome to invest $2 million for more solar panel upcycling plants in regional NSW, including Casino. “Upcycling is recycling on steroids: old solar panel components are transformed into premium end-user products such as recyclable consumables,”

Mr Gulaptis said. $200,000 will help new local tech firm Komet establish superfast local broadband, initially in Casino, Ballina and Byron. The company is already welcoming expressions of interest from potential customers on their web site: Komet. net.au. Main Camp will be hiring more workers at their Rappville Farm as a $170,000 Nationals in NSW grant co-funds a project to upgrade the business’s natural extracts distillation facility to produce pharmaceutical-grade oil. And Townsend’s popular local watering hole, Sanctus Brewing Co will embark on a million-dolllar, Government backed, brewhouse upgrade to increase its capacity so it can expand into interstate markets. For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/ RJCF.

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Let the sun shine on Ballina SAMANTHA ELLEY Now when the sun shines in the Ballina Shire area, more of those rays will be creating effective energy for the council. As part of its commitment to 100 per cent renewable electricity operations by 2030, Ballina Shire Council has installed a total of 150kW solar systems of the latest technology at the Alstonville and Wardell Wastewater Treatment Plants. “This is an important step forward in Ballina’s future planning to address climate change,” said deputy mayor Eion Johnston. “It is part of our policy to reduce emissions and rely on renewables. “Our council’s targets are more ambitious than those of the state and federal governments.” Mr Johnston said

the aim of the council was to install 11 solar farms on council sites including the Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant, council’s admin centre and works depot and the local swimming pools. “The technology used by 5B Maverick (the company installing the panels) is more

advanced than others and is Australian made.” Said Cr Johnston. Jay Shelley, Senior Deployment Manager for 5B said, while the solar panels were generic, the technology used is unique to their company. “We do limited ground penetration and (the panels) are redeployable

and we only have to mobilise a small team to install them,” he said. “They are very energy dense so the panels generate 50 per cent more in half the area.” Cr Johnston sees this as a win for the council which has limited land to set up solar panel farms. “We are not western

NSW or the Northern Territory and only have limited space,” he said. “We do what we can with what we have got.” The 100kW system installed at the Alstonville Wastewater Treatment Plant, will produce 31 per cent of its existing power needs and will decrease the power bill by

approximately 26 per cent. The 50kW system installed at Wardell Wastewater Treatment Plan, will produce 55 per cent of the current power needs of the plant.

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Debating hall’s value LARA LEAHY

Social Futures listening to First Nation’s Voices The not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures, now has its own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory panel and is calling on other organisations to follow its lead this NAIDOC Week (3-10 July). Social Futures Manager of Aboriginal Leadership, Michele Laurie says an inhouse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel can show an organisation how to best serve the needs of First Nations people. “When organisations genuinely serve the needs of Aboriginal communities, then we are one step closer to closing the gap, we are

taking real action to end disadvantage among First Nations people,” she said. Ms Laurie said the new panel was authentically part of Social Futures’ decision-making process. “The panel members report directly to the board and the upper management. Our voices are heard,” she said. Social Futures CEO Tony Davies said his organisation was proud to announce the creation of the new Aboriginal advisory group during NAIDOC Week, which runs from 3 July to 10 July with the theme, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

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The future of Leeville Hall is up for debate. The February floods left it in a questionable condition, and now it has been assessed, the value of its existence in the community needs to be weighed against the value of the repair bill. Leeville Hall was constructed over 100 years ago in 1914. It is one of four community halls, considered to have heritage value situated in the surrounding rural areas (the others located at Fairy Hill, Bentley & Ellangowan). The floods inflicted a fair amount of damage, including displacing the front portico, water damage to internal linings, shifting the building from its footings that have been eroded by flood water and further damaging the ageing structure. Four months on, the floor of the hall is still caked in mud and

furniture sits overturned where the flood waters left it. Richmond Valley Council had assessors out to examine the cost of repairing the Hall, and it is estimated to be between $200,000 and $250,000. The money to fix the hall would be diverted from the RVC $5

million insurance claim for the flood. The use of Leeville Hall has waned over the years. At the latest Richmond Valley Council meeting, councillors voted to assess the practicalities of what should be done with the Hall considering the flood repairs and ongoing

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Rebuilding the Richmond Valley Recovery Plan LARA LEAHY A three-year plan called “Rebuilding the Richmond Valley” has been developed by the Richmond Valley Council to guide the region in the process of recovery. The 50-page document covers what has happened, what it has cost, what resources we have and takes a dive into their communities providing an overview of what needs to be addressed. There are four income streams for the funding of the rebuild: • Federal and NSW governments have announced $4 billion of flood recovery grants, and RVC are “actively exploring all options to access this funding.” • Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

for infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water, and sewerage from the Federal Government will become available through Transport NSW and the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Company. • A flood insurance claim provides $5 million dollars of funding which will be spent on community buildings and facilities. • The final income stream is - rates. Rates are subject to rate relief provided by Service NSW. “You need to register to apply for rate relief,” Council advised. At last month’s council meeting, there was a sensitive discussion about the responsibility for this assistance, “When natural disasters occur, it is the domain

of the federal and state governments to step in and support people. That is why the grants, the funding and the pay-outs are provided - to cover the bills that have to be paid.” Richmond Valley Council is working with Service NSW to ensure the rate relief is available and implemented. Currently RVC rates make up $15 million of its annual income. Over a third of that figure, $6.1 million come from houses affected by floods. The entire shortfall to council’s pocket with rates and water is $8.3 million. Council is concerned for people and council’s welfare. “That is why we are lobbying hard for support from the Government,” Council said.

“It is important to understand the scale of the impact of our business if we don’t charge anyone.” RVC have requested and won a new pod village to become part of the recovery solution in Coraki. Until recently, there were plans for 3 pod villages in the RVC region, and this fourth is a welcome addition. A NSW Government spokesperson confirmed, “Design work for a temporary housing site at Spring Street, Coraki is currently underway.” Preparations have begun at the proposed site - where the hospital stood. Roads, concrete pads, and other infrastructure are needed. At the RVC council meeting, it was reported that use of the location was at least 8 weeks away, dependent

on contractor availability and supply. The quantity of pods per site depends on the type and size of pod, site design, production schedule and configurations. The pods are in production and being rolled out as they are ready. A Resilience spokesperson said, “A number of units being deployed allow for flexible bedroom configurations, and we are working to ensure a range of family sizes are supported by having the right accommodation for their needs across multiple sites.” As part of the RVC recovery process, Action Plans have been outlined for individual communities Woodburn, Broadwater, Coraki, Evans Head as well as rural areas,

that encompass smaller settlements like Yorklea, Tomki and Rappville. Each area has been reviewed for the best ways to tackle issues to Build Back Better. A list of strategies has been developed and tailored to target the needs of individual towns. These strategies include planning groups and events, infrastructure needs, CBD upgrades, assessing sewer, drains and stormwater, town entrances, etc. Works in these areas have already begun, and this is clearly evidenced in Coraki’s riverbank restoration. Where once water, mud and debris dominated the landscape, lawns, new trees, and facilities for the community that have been through so much, have been realised.

More for flood recovery needed Federal Page MP Kevin Hogan is calling on the goverment to provide more flood reovery funding. “The recovery as we know, is going to take many years. Steps have been taken, but much more still needs to be done urgently,” Mr Hogan said. “There was a call out today from major employers in the region for more assistance. This

Be a voice for your community Community advisors wanted for local health district Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking expressions of interest from community members for appointment to health community advisory groups. These groups provide important advice, feedback and guidance to the health service. We’re looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds to represent their community and help improve the care and services we provide. Hospital advisory groups are located at the following locations: Ballina, Byron, Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Murwillumbah, Tweed and the Multi Purpose Service network (Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville).

echo’s my call over 5 weeks ago for this. “Work is happening on developing industry specific packages including one for landlords who own CBD or industrial precinct property. “The Flood Inquiry which will be handed down at the end of July will assist councils in what they further require whether it be house moving or lifting, etc.

“The flood mitigation work by the CSIRO has commenced and over $200 million already put aside for its findings. “We are all on a long journey together and the money from State and Federal Governments needs to keep flowing for us to rebuild our communities.”

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Friends from the past provides for winter SAMANTHA ELLEY When I put out the call to my home town Facebook page, to help the flood-stricken Northern Rivers, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My father who lives in the northern suburbs of Sydney had told me, no one was aware of how dire the situation of the flood after-math was, as the news had slipped from the headlines for city residents. They didn’t know that people were living in tents and caravans and facing a very cold winter without proper heating in their makeshift accommodation. I knew the Woodburn Hub had started a campaign to collect heaters and thought maybe it was time to remind, at least my old home town, that if they could help, would they? I come from the Hornsby area, where

they have their own Facebook page for reminiscences and information, so I put out the call. I immediately got a private message from a man who was coming up this way, the Cherrybrook Lions Club had the situation on their agenda for their next meeting in the hope of providing support and a not-for-profit group were sending up blankets. The biggest buzz for me, however, was when an old school friend sent me a message to say she was on her way to a family wedding on the Gold Coast and had a load of blankets and quilt covers to donate. On the way, she stopped at Bunnings and bought 10 small heaters. I arranged to meet her on the day she arrived and we unloaded the gear together. Krystal, the volunteer that day, told us she had just given away her last

Samantha with my school friend Cheryl Taylor from the Hornsby area. heater. I had goose bumps and was understandably excited to see my school friend, who I hadn’t seen since our last mini school gathering in

2015. So here is the challenge. If you have connections outside the Northern Rivers where people are travelling through our area, could

you encourage them to bring a few heaters, warm clothes, blankets and the like? Not to take away from the groups and individuals who

have been doing that tirelessly already, that was reported on in a previous edition, but let’s include as many others as we can.

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BYRON COUNCIL BRIEFS First Nations voice With the new federal government committed to supporting and implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart, it was agreed that Council engages with Local Government NSW to implement Resolution 39 on a First Nations Voice to Council passed at the March 2022 Special Conference and commits to creating a First Nations Voice to Council by the end of its current term in September 2024. As there is currently no existing agreement in place with all Traditional Owners of the Byron Shire, the motion also covered engaging with local First Nations stakeholders to develop an action plan. Festival culture No one loves a good festival more than Byron Bay and it was agreed to create an action plan encouraging small and medium-sized festivals to operate in the Byron Shire. Those festivals with proposals already in the system would be reviewed to their feasibility to be held during 2022-24. Street flood issues Residents at the end of Azalea Steet, Mullumbimby have experienced flood problems for years, culminating in houses being flooded, including with raw sewage, during the 2022 flood. Council asked for a report on the hydraulic influence of the private driveway in diverting floodwater out of the creek that drains Tallowood estate, the reconfiguring of the overflow and the potential for adding or increasing emergency storage volume and for providing backup power during blackouts.

Fitness Kidz want your vote LARA LEAHY Lismore business Fitness Kidz has been nominated for seven industry awards this year. Brad Hicks, the owner says, “It makes me really proud to be recognised in this spotlight.” The 2022 Whats On 4 Kids National Awards are a big deal in the childrens activities industry. “We are one of the smallest businesses nominated. We are up against companies in capital cities,” Mr Hicks said. “It’s a very large industry to be a part of. Childrens entertainment has so many different

aspects so it’s exciting to be recognized.” Fitness Kidz is a mobile business and has two major target audiences. Junior Fitness and Sports Program is aimed at children under the age of 5, and functions occur at community centres and pre schools. Their second is Active Entertainment and is popular at school events, parties, community gatherings and school holiday activities. From the Tweed coast down, Fitness Kidz operate all over the Northern Rivers district. The awards nominations range from the programs they offer, to their service

to the community. “We have been nominated for their Hall of Fame. Only businesses that have been running for 10 years or more are eligible. We have just had our 15th birthday,” Mr Hicks said, “These awards honour the hard work done by the service for the communities and the children involved in the programs.” Mr Hicks wanted to thank his clients, their families and the community for making it this far, “It is always good when a community gets behind you and supports your efforts. If we get a win, we want to dedicate it to the children and families who have been affected

by the floods.” Each nomination is awarded twice - once by a panel of judges, and the other is by popular vote. That is where you can help make a difference. If you have seen the Fitness Kidz program successfully providing children with positive experiences, your vote can help them achieve a win! These are the categories Fitness Kidz have been nominated for: 3. Best Local Preschooler Acitivity/ Class (3-5 years) 4. Best Local School Aged Activity/ Class (5-12 years) 14. Best Kids Party Entertainer 20. Outstanding

Coach/ Teacher for 0-5 year olds 24. Kids Activity Industry Leader of the Year 25. Best Kids Party/ Live Entertainer Industry Leader of the Year 27. Hall of Fame The online link you need to go to to participate in the voting is below. Voting is open until July 24th. www.whatson4kids. com.au/awards/awardsvoting “For us, to put a smile on a child’s face, inspire them to have fun being active is the real highlight of running this business. We just want to keep doing what we do.”

$6 million for local community groups Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for funding with a new round of the highly popular ClubGrants Infrastructure program now open. Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said the $12.5 million annual investment by the NSW Government, is designed to help local communities build or

upgrade facilities. “These grants provide much-needed funds for communities to support their local economies and groundlevel community organisations,” Mr Anderson said “There’s only so much money a raffle or membership drive can raise, but with these grants local groups can fast track vital local community facilities.”

The Infrastructure Grants are made possible by the Clubgrants Category 3 program, which re-invests profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines into community projects. ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis said giving back to the local community is a key priority for registered Clubs. “There is no greater example of Clubs giving back to

their communities than through the ClubGRANTS scheme. Whether you’re a sporting group, charity or community based notfor-profit, clubs across NSW provide millions of dollars each year to these worthy causes,” Mr Landis said. Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 520 community projects worth more than $81

million under the program.\ The last round awarded over $4.2 million to 43 projects across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and essential community infrastructure. To find out more and to apply until 18 July, please visit www.nsw. gov.au/grants-andfunding/clubgrantsinfrastructure

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Diary of a flood survivor SAMANTHA ELLEY As I sit and write these words it is four months and two days since I last was able to sleep in my house. I didn’t realise that morning on February 28 when I got out of bed, it would be the last time I’d ever sleep in it, with those sheets and that doona. I guess like everyone else I thought it would just affect the downstairs part of our house, which is why we lifted everything we could up to the top floor. Fat lot of good that did. It just took longer for the water to destroy it all. Our home now sits bare, stripped of its walls as we wait for anything the insurance company will give us for a storm damage claim. I’m a little envious and in awe of those who got flood cover, just to be able

to afford it, but I hear they have been having problems with their claims as well. God bless the insurance companies…somebody better. We’ve been told by our builder that gyprock should be arriving today, so I wait in the cavernous room of our downstairs, that once housed the kids’ living area and my laughable attempt at a gym. I’ve managed to nab a table and some office chairs from the Hub (which has been a godsend just quietly) and work on my laptop. We have two power points in the electrical box that work, so when the phone, which I’m hotspotting from (cancelled our internet 3 months ago) and the laptop go flat, I put them in the box to charge, while I duck up to the local shop for lunch and a coffee.

Out of our very long street, there are a couple of neighbours who have moved back. It was quiet working here for a while. Not quiet as in peaceful, but quiet as in a death-knell, void of life. That has changed somewhat as more tradie utes and trucks are parked in driveways and the noise of bandsaws and hammering can be heard. Almost a literal banging of life back into the neighbourhood. Hopefully, the next time I write, we have some walls. I was excited about just getting a front door, so we could lock the place up. The crap bottle of whiskey we left, had had a few swigs out of it, possibly thanks to a midnight visitor. Can’t get angry about it, as I feel sorry for anyone who’d think drinking that poison was a good idea. Little steps.

Baby Give Back - Quick Response Grant recipient 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. This money means 103 grants (as of May 11, 2022) have reached community organisations who are imbedded, trusted and already connected on the ground in flood

affected Northern Rivers. One of those recipients is Baby Give Back, an organisation that supports caregivers with children. In the two months since the first flood event they have been supported more than 800 flood affected children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Give Back changed their business model to allow flood

affected families to connect with directly instead of through a caseworker, midwife or other health practitioner. Business Improvement Manager Shannon Calderoni, said they provided the essential items families need including cots, prams, car seats, high chairs, formula, nappies, clothing, toiletries and more. “Most importantly,

the items we provide are clean and safety checked. People are starting again from scratch and it’s overwhelming,” Shannon said. “I read it in the requests coming through and hear the relief in parents’ voices when we tell them we can help,” she said. With money from the Northern Rivers Flood Relief Fund, Baby Give Back has employed

a part-time Flood Response Coordinator and a local from the Lismore community to support the distribution of orders via the hub at Sheaffe Motors in Lismore. “Our warehouse operates to clean and safety check secondhand items, but the demand from flood impacted families far exceeds our stock levels. We use donated funds to purchase

goods for these families to specifically meet their needs and reduce waiting times for families,” Shannon said. “Thanks to our generous community of supporters we will continue to be there for families through each stage of their flood recovery.”

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FLOOD PREPAREDNESS Given their selfless and dedicated duty to the community, I’m surprised that some SES commanders have been reluctant to change their modus operandi, following suggestions made by SES members, the community and authorities to improve their effectiveness during future Northern Rivers flood events.

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FLOODWAY OBSTRUCTIONS Officials responsible for ongoing floodway obstructions along the Tintenbar valley and my property prior to March 2022 record flooding have much to answer for. These minders already proved themselves as duds when overriding landholder flooding input on M1 highway construction in the belief that its monstrous landfill platform through the entire Emigrant Creek catchment from Newrybar headwaters to West Ballina, down to Woodburn, had negative affect on Richmond River flooding. Quickly on its

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CARBON CREDITS Minister Bowen should forget about an inquiry into carbon credits and just accept that the head of the scheme saying there a rort are just that and blind Freddy can see that polluting on hand while claiming to plant trees or some other so-called offset so they can continue to pollute the planet. End the scheme and save taxpayer dollars from another useless inquiry that will turn up nothing and just job for fat cat bureaucrats. A waste of millions of taxpayer dollars that the government doesn’t have. Alan Mosley Yamba

As a former riverfrontage Seelands resident I’ve experienced severe floods (including the 2013 event) but I now live in central Grafton. Expecting the same level of co-ordinated communication we experienced in 2013, I was disappointed there were no flood warnings on the night the Clarence River peaked around midnight in 2022. We were totally in the dark, apart from regular visits to the Fry Street levee, that being our only flood level reference point. We went to bed that night not knowing if we’d wake up with wet feet, like the residents of Lismore. An Audible Warnings Siren blast when the flood reached critical levels that night would have been welcome reassurance: 1 x blast every 6 hours - Prepare your property for possible inundation. 2 x blasts every 3 hours - Ready yourself to evacuate from projected inundation. Pack only essential items and documentation. Move vehicles and valuables to high ground. 3 x blasts every hour Inundation is imminent. Leave immediately to your designated evacuation station via

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heels, was the further damming of Sandy Flat Road in its joining up to Dufficys Lane below the Tintenbar Interchange creating unwanted man-made devastation as flood waters backed up over Tamarind Drive at the base of Tintenbar Hill to the village tidal limit enforcing my S.E.S evacuation for the first time ever. Lying in wait for the area was an additional fall out from a frenzied floodway transformation from a hopelessly planned tree planting expedition embracing a huge rock bollard formation, creek planking project, wire netting blockade and gross interference to the right of property access and animal welfare obligation to name a few. In a conflict with these so-called environmental heroes over foreseen flooding catastrophe in protecting my property and indeed that of many others, was a threatened A.V.O. left hanging over my head while the real perpetrators are set free to continue their reign of terror already in progress with a proposed bridging of Deadmans Creek in the pipeline. The time has come for these official transgressors to acknowledge their

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foot or in community transport. Due to lack of reliable information on the 2022 flood peak evening, I and my neighbour reasoned, if the levee was breached, by moving our 4 cars to high ground at Junction Hill, we’d still have transport and temporary shelter. This dilemma could have been eased if CVC Council had a dedicated and monitored Secure Vehicle Compound, located on high ground in South and North Grafton, for residents to store vehicles and tradies their work equipment. This would be an invaluable resource for residents, council and tradies returning to work post a inundation event. Caravan storage would provide post

flood accomodation for flood effected residents. Trailer storage would allow portable valuables to be saved and boat storage would be a valuable resource if the SES is overwhelmed performing other flood rescue duties. After the vehicles and items are checked into the Secure Vehicle Compound, drivers would be bused back to evacuation stations to join their family, prior to evacuation in buses to safe evacuation centres. Another discussion point should include Safe Animal Compounds for horse and large livestock, likely to perish if abandoned in rising flood waters. The Grafton Sale Yards may be suitable and worthy

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LETTERS AND OPINION of consideration. Small animals would require Caged Compound Accomodation. Essential retailers need to be providing with high ground covered protection for storage of vital food, water, sanitary and post inundation recovery essentials e.g. generators, pumps, pressure sprayers, wheel barrows, gumboots, tarps and clean-up tools. To rely entirely on the BOM automated river height read outs and rainfall predictions when informing your evacuation decisions would be unwise, because these readings do not account for levee heights, breaches in the levee, high wind & tides, riverbed siltation build-up, flood debris choke points, micro-burst rain events in the catchment, bridge failures, road & rail cuts, power and communication outages or simply because monitors can (and do) malfunction at critical times. Nor can you rely on Police, SES, council, social media, the radio and TV, to be there to warn you of imminent inundation, or is advice from well meaning neighbours, telling you “all will be OK”. A major flood event that exceeds our current levee heights is more likely than ever to impact Northern Rivers communities within our lifetime. I take comfort that

CVC Mayor Ian Tiley has included the CVC in the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative Flood Resilience Study, however I’d like to see Mayor Tiley and his councillor team develop a simple 1, 2, 3, CVC Wide Flood Evacuation Plan (that can be pasted to the fridge door of every home in the Clarence Valley) that would guide us though the Flood Evacuate Plan … better still, lets devote one morning per year for the entire community to do a dry run of the plan (maybe Grafton Show Day)? We should be thankful having voluntary organisations like the SES, Local Govt., State and National services personal on hand when disasters happen … however these organisations should not be precious when taking on suggestions that will improve our future flood preparedness. Brian Gane Grafton UPHEAVALS COMING There is another big upheaval due to happen in the US and that is the fall of the US dollar. I thought it would be due to high inflation making the $US return to gold/silver backing but then I heard another say the Biden administration wants to replace ‘the US dollar, the standard of the world since 1792, with the digital dollar called CBDCs, or ‘central

bank digital currencies’ which will be the mandatory currency in US. Whatever happens, it looks like another uncertainty as this says ‘The BRICS, led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced plans to launch a new global reserve currency. If the Biden Administration successfully destroys the United States from within, the BRICS global reserve currency would likely replace the US dollar. ‘What does the uncertainty of the $US mean for Australians? I don’t know, but because covid cases may increase in Winter and because we still have vaccine mandates affecting hospitals, businesses, supermarkets, transport, and food supplies etc I would keep cash on hand like we needed after the floods for food and fuel, and stock up on food, water, gas bottles etc as if the internet, mobile phones, eftpos, electricity go down hopefully we will have food and water. Upheavals have happened before like the GFC in 2007 and the price of oil going down to -$38/barrel in April 2020. All I know is these upheavals must happen before we get our freedoms back so do not fear. Lynette Evans Numulgi QUARTER TRUTHS Mr Curran, I don’t apologise for the choice of words I use to describe your lefty green friends, and I never will. I find these descriptions quite appropriate for the type of people in question. By the way you forgot “Rapscallions”. I treat with utter contempt people who don’t recognise our flag, have a profound hatred for Aussies, would prefer to bankrupt our country

rather than amend their radical agendas, abuse our police and medical staff, disrupt innocent people in our major cities and don’t give a damn, when a very large percentage of these victims may actually agree to some extent with them. They are totally stupid. You have misrepresented me and taken out of context my comments regarding the Lismore flood victims. I clarified my position and to whom my comments were directed in the very next edition of the NRT. Many readers would agree a fair and balanced view from contributors should be the norm. A suggestion, how about Mr Curran compiles a list of adjectives, sayings, and the like from say, Mr Duncan’s contributions over the last twelve months or so or does this only apply to the conservative right. I find it quite humorous how you preach temperance and charity towards fellow humanity, when was the first time the radical left demonstrators and disruptors ever considered their fellow man? Once again, do as I say, not as I do. You and others keep referring to sky news, I am very happy you view their refreshing non leftist, nonsocialist programs for a dose of good common sense and abandoned the media arm of the greens and labour, our wonderful unbiased ABC. Albo A380 has managed to upset the teal dependant independents by threatening to cut their staff numbers. I give him Kudos for his actions, could there be a glimmer of hope for the beginning of a responsible government?. Mr Lake and Mr Strong, nice try however your always off the mark. G. MacDonald Pimlico

OPEN MIND - LIMITLESS WORLD by Nigel Dawe

Edward de Bono, the ultimate exponentdoyen of deep thought caught on the fly, and originator of the term ‘lateral thinking’ once said: “If you can’t change your mind then why have one?” The upshot of such a catchy remark is that the rigid thinking of closed minds is responsible for much that causes harm to humanity. Closed minds do nothing but hold people and entire populations back from all they could otherwise be. Being defensive, albeit overly defensive is an all-too common blight on humanity, it has arguably played a part in every conflict, misunderstanding and gripe between individuals and nation states since the beginning of time. Those too busy defending their meagre lot in life are always too preoccupied to learn or invite alternate ways of seeing, which might just improve and expand the quality of all they know. The average surface area of an adult human being is roughly 1.9m squared, that of planet Earth is 510 million kms squared; needless to say, there is infinitely less of any one of us compared to the world as a whole. And yet, so often we see our fellow humans putting themselves above the importance of everything else. What is beyond us, on the other hand comprises the bulk of all there is to see: it is where all growth, breakthrough and possibility reside. Relatedly, the German thinker, Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “In order to see much we must learn to look away from ourselves.” The moment we reduce our gaze or comprehension of the world to encompass or somehow elevate our

own finite selves, is the moment we ironically minimise our existence to a scale that borders on the invisible. Or as Tahereh Mafi very wittily suggested: “Narrow-mindedness will only get you as far as Nowhere, and once you’re there, you’re lost forever.” Somehow spreading ourselves, or our understanding of one’s self broadly, is akin to a key that unlocks the riddle of existence in a world that is blessed with an abundance of life in such myriad forms. It is believed that there are some 8.7 million different species on Earth, of which the human being represents just one solitary, quasiponderous two-legged example. For mine, the above biodiversity morsel directly links into what none other than Siddhartha Guatama (otherwise known as Buddha) once poetically fathomed, by saying: “Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.” Thus, by being mindful and spreading ourselves ‘finely’ we don’t trespass upon anyone or anything that equally deserves to be a part of life in the same way as ourselves. Afterall, “awareness,” once said Joseph Deitch, “is not a school quiz that can be passed by reading and memorizing some facts. It’s a journey that is fuelled by our intent to be open, honest, and free.” Which is the most assured way of keeping the doors of self-improvement, potential and possibility, as wide open as can be.

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Sexual health checks can help to reduce syphilis NSW Health is urging people across the community to get a sexual health checkup following a rise in syphilis infections across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast regions. Since January 2020, the North Coast has seen an increase in syphilis notifications,

with between 17 and 22 cases reported in the first six months of the year, up from an average of 11 notifications for the same period from 2015 to 2019. This increase is being seen in a higher number of young heterosexuals than expected. Manager Sexual Health

for North Coast Public Health Unit, Jenny Heslop, is encouraging all sexually active people, particularly those who have multiple sexual partners or participate in unprotected casual sex, to talk to their GP or Sexual Health Service, get tested and seek treatment, even if

they are not experiencing symptoms. “Condoms are an important protection tool against sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and people must realise any sex without a condom could expose them to STIs, many of which have no symptoms,” Ms Heslop

infection on to their baby, increasing the risk of stillbirth, premature birth, and life-long disability. Confidential, free STI testing is available from your GP or local Sexual Health Clinics at Tweed Heads, Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey or Port Macquarie.

said. Syphilis is an STI which can cause serious health problems if left untreated. However, it is easily curable, if detected. Testing is particularly important early in pregnancy, as pregnant women with untreated syphilis can pass the

Community vision steers council plan for next decade Tweed Shire Council has adopted a 10-year Community Strategic Plan for the Tweed which will take effect from 1 July 2022. The plan will guide all other Council strategies and plans and sets out the community’s vision and goals for the Tweed’s long-term future. There are 4 streams in the plan that reflect the community’s priorities. The ‘Living’ stream includes goals such as: • deliver a safe and connected local road and transport network that can accommodate increased traffic as our Shire grows and connects people, places and businesses to each other • work together with others to prepare for, mitigate and build resilience to both natural disasters and the impacts of climate change. Other streams include ‘Protecting’ which focuses on preserving our natural

environment; ‘Thriving’ which seeks to ensure the Tweed’s people and places thrive; and the ‘Growing’ stream which describes our ambition to work together to plan for the future so the Tweed grows in a sustainable way. Mayor of Tweed

Shire Chris Cherry said community input was central to the plan’s development. “This plan is the culmination of extensive community engagement over many months,” Cr Cherry said. “It is the community’s plan for our shared

future and reflects what our community has told us is important to them.” Despite delays due to COVID-19 and 2 major flood events, the community was highly engaged in the drafting of the plan. A statistically representative survey

of 422 local residents was conducted and almost 1,000 people visited Council’s online engagement website, Your Say Tweed, to view the draft planning documents. More than 60 local people including representatives

from resident and ratepayer groups, business chambers, industry associations and environmental groups joined in a series of Community Conversations to provide feedback on the draft Community Strategic Plan. “It was fantastic to see our community make a meaningful contribution to this important strategic plan,” Cr Cherry said. “Council endorsed more than 100 changes to the draft document as a direct result of the submissions we received from the community. “On behalf of Council I would like to thank the community for taking the time to give us their considered feedback to help make the Tweed a better place tomorrow than it is today.” The Community Strategic Plan 20222032 can be viewed at tweed.nsw.gov.au/ planning-reporting-tocommunity.

Free flu shots for all extended to July 17 Free flu shots for NSW residents will be extended until 17 July amid concerns vaccination rates are still not where they should be. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the latest data shows only one in four children aged under five has had a flu shot, while the figures are even lower for kids aged

five to 15. “It’s really worrying that just over 18 per cent of children and teenagers have had a flu jab and for kids aged six months to five years, the figure is 25 per cent,” Mr Hazzard said. “These numbers are particularly concerning given in the last month, four times as many kids have been admitted to

Sydney’s two children’s hospitals with flu than with COVID.” Mr Hazzard urged families to use the school holidays to book in for a free flu shot. “It only takes a few minutes to get a flu jab but that time could mean the difference between you or one of your loved ones ending up in ICU so please, book in today,”

Mr Hazzard said. The uptake of the influenza vaccine in adults is equally worrying, with less than 40 per cent of 50 to 65 year olds and only 64 per cent of those aged over 65 having a flu jab. NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant urged more people to come forward for their influenza vaccination

to prevent unnecessary hospitalisations. “More than 1,000 people presented to our EDs with flu-like illness last week and almost 165 were so unwell they were admitted, including very young children,” Dr Chant said. “Please take advantage of the offer of the free vaccination to protect yourself against the flu

this winter. There is plenty of supply and appointments available at GPs and pharmacies.” The low uptake in Sydney’s west and southwest continues to be of concern, so too in parts of far northern NSW and the State’s central west.

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New collection trucks hit the road Tweed Shire Council will kick off its new 10-year waste collection and recycling contract with Solo Resource Recovery 1 July 2022 with an exciting new range of garbage collection trucks on the road. Four new designs for the collection trucks will be on display, promoting the ‘less to landfill’ message. It is a visually engaging representation of how Council aims to meet its Towards Zero Waste commitment, with the support of the community. Council’s goal is to divert 70% of household waste from landfill by 2025 to reduce our impact on the environment. As part of a robust competitive process, tenders for the waste contract were called in early 2021 with Council resolving at its

meeting on 28 October 2021 to accept Solo’s tender. This is the largest single contract Council manages and will continue until 2032. Solo Resource Recovery trucks currently collect around 118,000 bins every fortnight in the Tweed and part of the new contract includes the recycling of bulky kerbside goods. The contract will also see Solo plant 5,000 native trees in the Northern Rivers. Council’s Acting Director Sustainable Communities and Environment Stewart Brawley said he appreciated the longstanding partnership between Council and Solo which had grown and developed with the needs of the Tweed community. “This year marks 90 years of service

in the Tweed for Solo and during the upcoming 10-year contract period, we will celebrate 100 years of waste collection for the Tweed community by the Richards family,” Mr Brawley said. “The first services commenced in 1932 for the removal and disposal of night soil in the Municipality of Murwillumbah, moving from day labour (horse and cart) to contract (automobile collection). “Council and Solo are proud of the increased diversion of waste from landfill through innovative collection initiatives. We are now diverting more than 60% of waste from landfill as part of Council’s Towards Zero Waste Strategy and we have set a goal to improve this to 70% over the next 3 years.”

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Have your say on the Draft Master Plan for Cawarra Park Ballina Shire Council has been engaging with the community to prepare a Draft Master Plan for Cawarra Park. The park currently contains baseball/ softball sports fields and amenities, practice nets and a storage facility for non-powered watercraft including dragon boats and outriggers. During community consultation earlier this year the community told us that Cawarra Park is a highly valued public reserve which not only supports active field

sports and water sports but also provides a place for passive recreation and leisure. Some of the preferred outcomes expressed in community feedback to date include: a new or renovated sports club house; public toilet, shower and change facilities; a secure area to store recreation equipment; shade trees; formalised parking; gardens; and improved accessibility. The engagement also highlighted aspirations for ongoing and future

use of Cawarra Park for formalised sport. Some people in the community would like to see the parkland continue to accommodate baseball/ softball and others have indicated a preference to incorporate new croquet facilities. The Draft Master Plan endorsed by Council for public exhibition and an online feedback form can be found at ballina.nsw.gov.au/ CawarraParkMasterPlan. Submissions close Wednesday 13 July 2022.

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July 7, 2022

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Saffin seeks expansion of Washing Machine Replacement Program Lismore MP Janelle Saffin wants the NSW Government to expand a trial of its NSW Washing Machine Replacement Program to help local residents whose machines were lost or damaged in the February and March floods. Ms Saffin has also asked that rather than the Government, Sydney Water and Hunter Water partnering exclusively with The Good Guys

for the trial, which ended June 30, a future program should be made available through more white goods retailers. “Fundamentally, I welcome the program’s aim of helping eligible social housing tenants across the State by discounting the costs of replacing their old top loading washing machines with new front loading, energy-efficient machines,” Ms Saffin

said. “However, I’ve written to NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage James Griffin outlining my reasons why the Government should consider changing the scope of the program. “People want to have the choice to shop locally and with their white goods shop of choice. Treasurer Matt Kean in the Chamber, recently lauded the Liberals as the

party of choice and they can put it into practice here on the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands. “White goods stores in our regions have rightly complained to me that the Government appears to be picking winners by entering an exclusive arrangement with one retailer. “Additionally, given what we have suffered here in Lismore,

Murwillumbah and other towns, our white goods shops need all the business they can get. A program like this is more important than ever.” Ms Saffin said that judging by The Good Guys’ website there has been strong take-up of applications so if the trial has been deemed a success, why not extend it to more residents and include chains like BiRite, Harvey Norman or

Betta at least?” Under the trial NSW Washing Machine Replacement Program, eligible applicants could save more than $600 off the recommended retail cost of a new machine, according to The Good Guys website. There were no extra costs for delivery or removal of old machines.

Let’s reconnect and celebrate! Do you have an event which will help the Tweed community reconnect and celebrate after some tough times? Event organisers are encouraged to consider applying for Tweed Shire Council’s 2022-2023 Events Sponsorship funding round to stage an event and give people the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate. Council has previously supported a range of events including sport, food, music and the arts. The 2022-2023 Events Sponsorship funding round is now open and will close at midnight on Friday 8 July 2022. Council’s Events Officer Kerrie McConnell said the sponsorship round gives people the opportunity to revisit the idea of a live event.

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Budget includes significant flood repair investment Richmond Valley Council’s 2022-2023 Budget includes a significant $50,611,790 capital works program to help the community recover from the devastating FebruaryMarch flood events. A further $24,120,310 has been earmarked for 2023-2024 projects. The Budget also shows surplus budgets for all four years of the delivery program, including $257,786 in 2022-2023. Following the floods, Council implemented a modified Integrating Planning and Reporting Program, which saw

the Rebuilding the Richmond Valley Recovery Plan being adopted at Tuesday night’s Council meeting as the 2022-2023 Delivery Program, supported by the 20222023 Operational Plan. Council will be implementing a new Community Strategic Plan in 2023. General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said the Recovery Plan set out Council’s vision to help restore the Richmond Valley over the next three years, in partnership with the community,

disaster support agencies and State and Federal governments. Mr Macdonald said the Richmond Valley’s 1175km road network was severely damaged by flooding and it would take at least three years to repair all the damage. He said Council was assessing the full extent of the repairs required and expected further damage would emerge in the post-flood period as saturated pavements began to fail. “At present, the estimated repair bill stands at $100 million, not including the cost of

repairing major landslips in North Casino,” Mr Macdonald said. “Council will continue restoration works from the flooding and replace infrastructure, such as bitumen reseals, gravel re-sheeting and key drainage infrastructure right across the Valley.” Key roads include: Bentley Road, Bungawalbin-Whiporie Road, Naughtons Gap Road, Rappville Road, Upper Cherry Tree Road, Woodburn-Coraki Road and Woodburn-Evans Head Road. Other priority actions for our flood-affected

communities include: simplify and fast-track approvals for rebuild and restoration works; advocate for temporary housing; repairs to community facilities, as well as repairs to sewage pump stations and treatment plants. The 2022-2023 Budget also includes some increases to rates and annual charges: • General rates to increase by 5.50 percent consistent with the approved special rate variation. From 20232024 onwards, a rate peg of 2.5% has been assumed, in line with

TCorp benchmarks. • Domestic waste charge to increase by 3.23 percent. • Non-domestic waste charge to increase by 4.58 percent. • Annual water charges to increase by 5 percent. • Annual sewerage charges to increase by 3.2 percent. • NRLX Agents Business Usage Fee Bull & Stud Sales 0.30 percent of sales revenue. Copies of the documents can be viewed and downloaded from Council’s website at www.richmondvalley. nsw.gov.au

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The Northern Rivers Times

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Understanding a plant’s salt tolerance Changes in membrane lipids in salt-tolerant plants has been identified as an important salinity tolerance mechanism by a Southern Cross University early-career researcher. The discovery is good news for global agriculture and will inform future work by plant breeders to engineer salt-tolerant crops. Dr Qi Guo, who conducted the research during her PhD work at Southern Cross Plant Science, impressed her thesis examiners. She received the Chancellor’s Medal, the University’s highest accolade for an outstanding thesis. “I feel great about receiving the Chancellor’s Medal. It’s the best acknowledgment for all the hard work I put in during my PhD,” said Dr Guo, an international

student from China. “Winning this medal and receiving this honour is the best gift I, as a student, can give my supervisors, especially Professor Bronwyn Barkla, who gave me a lot of encouragement, help and support.” The build-up of salt in soil, known as soil salinization, is a serious land degradation issue worldwide, limiting the productivity of crops. Too much salt causes toxicity and osmotic

stress to the plants, limiting their ability to take up water and nutrients. Understanding the tolerance mechanisms employed by halophytes (salt-tolerant plants growing in soil or waters of high salinity) is of great value for ultimately identifying biomarkers for salttolerant crop breeding. “The first thing we need to do is understand the molecular mechanisms of plant salt tolerance, which

is why we chose to use a salt-tolerant plant, commonly known as ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), a plant native to South Africa but naturalised in Australia,” said Dr Guo. The discovery involved painstaking work, analysing tissue specimens of the ice plant measuring just a thousand-millionth of a metre. To achieve this, Dr Guo capitalised on advanced specialist

which are mainly composed of lipids and proteins. These membranes surround the organelles and cell itself and are very important because they are the first line of defence for the plants against salt stress. They function to sense and transfer the signals from the external environment into the cell to trigger mechanisms which help limit the uptake of excessive sodium and chloride ions from the soil,” she said. “The result of my studies indicated that one of the mechanisms used by this plant to tolerate salt is by regulating its membrane lipid composition. “Hopefully these new molecular features can be developed as bio-markers which can be used to improve the salt tolerance of crop plants in the future.”

equipment at the University’s Lismore campus, only available in very few Australian research labs. Using the innovative membrane isolation technology called Free Flow Electrophoresis, together with next generation proteomic mass spectrometry technology, Dr Guo was able to investigate changes in proteins and lipids in leaf tissue. “My project has a special focus on the plant’s membranes

Cervical cancer screening now available with self-collection Women and people with a cervix will soon be able to perform their own cervical screening test under changes to the National Cervical Screening Program. The changes take effect from 1 July, and provide people with the choice to self-collect, or have their health professional perform the test for them. Both options require a consultation with a

health professional. Clinical Nurse Consultant, Roslyn Hollis, from the Clarence Women’s Health Service said the changes afforded people greater choice. “More than 70 per cent of people diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer are under-screened or have never screened, so it’s really important we provide more options to encourage screening,” Ms Hollis said.

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July 7, 2022

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‘Build back better’ demands a strategy, funding & empathy JANELLE SAFFIN MP STATE MEMBER FOR LISMORE The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation stands up in the region from this month and thousands of flood-impacted local residents will be looking for much more than business as usual as this authority embarks on its monumental task. I wish Corporation Chief Executive David Witherdin and his team every success. I hope that he will have an over-arching strategy to ‘build back better’ which is fully supported by commensurate State and Federal funding, and requisite and empathetic to local communities’ needs. The grants and approach to date, with a few adaptions, do not match the magnitude of the disaster that engulfed Lismore, Murwillumbah and other towns. I’ve made practical suggestions in a briefing note to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and new Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator Murray Watt, pulling together my ‘advocacy asks’ since the February 28 flood hit us for six. At the very least, we must secure a joint NSW-Commonwealth Flood Reconstruction Package for the Northern Rivers. Guidelines and options need to be clear, flexible; the funding needs to be in the billions; and traumatised flood-survivors and locals need to be genuinely consulted and included in decisions impacting their futures. For my monthly Northern Rivers Times column, I restate and share some of the ideas I’ve put forward on how best to ‘build back better’, importantly informed by local community need. Elements: Successive budget cycles commitment; voluntary house purchase/raising; land swaps; buybacks; relocations; increased

Back Home grants for home owners/ residential landlords with commercial landlords included; for tenants, an extension of the Flood Recovery Rental Support Program which expired on June 24; road, river, land and landslip support; serious and sustained mitigation measures (NSW commitment per the Productivity Commission recommendation to match CWTH); housing - (able to buy fixed assets from disaster funding), $7.5 million for Landcom-assessed Lismore projects to enable 66 flood-free townhouses, go beyond pods to more permanent structures, built-in flexibility for grants type and criteria, change the disaster ‘no betterment’ criteria to effect ‘build back better’, farmers to get specific help on their farms, the grant to be made more accessible, a housing response that matches need, on site and less costly but more suitable than what is on offer. For example, see the Rotary and BDC Global Group ‘pop up’ homes. Frame: ‘Build back better’ must be the frame for recovery, reconstruction physical, economic, emotional and environmental. 3600 Northern Rivers homes deemed uninhabitable (March 2022), thousands of inundated businesses, Lismore: 3,000 businesses impacted, 18,000 jobs impacted, nearly 1,400 houses sustained major damage, 37 homes completely. PreparednessAdaptation: Resilience NSW to be superseded by establishing a NSW Reconstruction Authority, similar to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, have a package of grants and options ready before, not after the disaster and make the Northern Rivers the model for adaptation with mitigation and other

2022 flood now third costliest natural disaster ever New data shows that the destructive flood that swept through SouthEast Queensland and Northern New South Wales in late February and early March has caused $4.8 billion in insured damages and is now the third costliest extreme weather event in Australia’s history. Only Cyclone Tracy (1974) and the Sydney hailstorm (1999) caused more insured losses, and this year’s East Coast Flood is the costliest flood in Australian history, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) said. Close to 225,000 insurance claims relating to the event have been lodged across both states, an increase of 3.6 per cent on last month’s count. However, as claims assessments continue to be completed, insurance costs for the event have increased 12 per cent on last month, driven in part by increasing materials and labour costs. Almost 30 per cent of claims have been closed and $1.5 billion has already been paid to

policyholders. With almost 125,000 home claims stemming from the 2022 East Coast Floods, local councils need to be preparing for an influx of development applications for the very large number of property rebuilds and repairs required. Last week marked four months since the ICA declared the event an Insurance Catastrophe. The event stretched over several days and many claims were not made until days, weeks or months after the initial event, with locations like Lismore being hit for a second time at the end of March, generating many new or additional claim lodgements. The four-month mark is significant because under the General Insurance Code of Practice insurers are required to make a decision on a claim four months after it is lodged. However, the Code allows for changes to timeframes where they cannot be practically met, for example due to the complexity of the claim or delays in expert reports, such as

measures. Immediate humanitarian need – heating for winter: Coldest start to winter since the 1930s, floodaffected residents are cold. CWTH/NSW ‘Build Back Better’ Reconstruction Package: A ‘build back better’ package 50:50. Everyone should be allowed to undertake betterment works, not be shackled by restrictive like-forlike replacement, such as for local councils repairing critical infrastructure. State needs to be able to use disaster funding to buy assets such as housing for flood-impacted households.

I have strongly advocated for a Northern Rivers version of the $741-million CWTH/ QLD Resilient Residential Recovery Package, (requires a larger amount here) that has since March 2022 provided flood-affected Queensland homeowners with options including retrofitting, house raising and voluntary buy-back of homes at high risk from future floods. Queensland scaled up Category A Structural Assistance Grants ($14,684 to $50,000). NSW Back Home Grant needs to be scaled up for all. Commercial landlords and business structures eligibility:

hydrology and engineer reports. The ICA has been holding community forums in impacted towns and cities throughout June, which has enabled insurance customers to meet directly with their insurer. Andrew Hall, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia said the sheer scale of the extreme weather event that devastated Queensland and New South Wales is something we have never seen before, and the cost continues to rise. Money is flowing into these devasted communities with $1.5 billion already paid and this number increasing every day. Insurers are working hard to resolve claims as quickly as possible and have put on hundreds of extra staff to support claims processing as delays not only impact the policyholder, in most cases they also add costs to the insurer. Past experience has shown us that local councils need to be looking at what they can

do to process the higher than usual number of development applications we expect to see as a result of this flood. The time it takes for some property claims decisions to be made has been a consistent issue raised at our policyholder forums in New South Wales and Queensland. There are clear obligations and regulations on insurers around claims, but ultimately the type of claim, the assessment required and the complexity of the repair or rebuild can impact that process. Timeframes stipulated in the Code: • Insures are obligated provide an update at least every 20 business days after a claim has been submitted. • A routine enquiry must be responded to within 10 business days. • Insurers are required to make a decision on a claim within four months of lodgement. • Changes to timeframes are permitted where they cannot be practically met.

Targeted support packages for commercial landlords, who are not eligible for grants, to stand up buildings so businesses can reopen. Some own buildings in SMSF - grant eligibility needs to be blind as to business structure. Private medical clinics such as GPs and specialist ones to be viewed as essential services for grant eligibility.

Rental support: NSW Labor has called for an extension of the Flood Recovery Support Program, which ran out on June 24, 2022. After 16 weeks, only 1,937 (16.5 per cent) of over 11,700 people who applied have received any support. The program has paid out $17.7 million, or just 7.1 per cent out of $248 million available.

Employment and Economic support: Consider a tailored employment and economic development program. Northern Rivers RDA and the Regional NSW Business Chamber are ideally placed.

Mitigation and Resilience Resources for Disaster Ready: 2014 Productivity Commission’s review of natural disaster funding found governments’ expenditure on resilience measures low and governments’ expenditure post-disaster reconstruction high. It

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The Northern Rivers Times

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Calls to include Clarence in flood data assessment Clarence Valley Mayor Ian Tiley has demanded the Clarence be included in any 2022 flood studies and assessments after discovering the region had been ignored in initial assessments by a NSW Government department. Mayor Tiley put forward the Minute at the June Council meeting upon advice from the Department of Planning and Environment that post flood data behaviour assessments already MONUMENTAL TASK: Lismore MP Janelle Saffin with, from left, Northern Rivers Reconstruction undertaken focused on Corporation Chief Executive David Witherdin, Northern Region Recovery Coordinator Assistant the Richmond, Wilson, Commissioner Mal Lanyon, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Lismore Mayor Cr Steve Krieg when the Brunswick and Tweed new authority was announced in April. rivers - local government areas to the north of the Clarence Valley. Clarence Valley The long-term flood “The NRRC will residents,” Mr Witherdin the new corporation to Council was excluded recovery in the continue this important said. compulsorily acquire or from this work on the Northern Rivers takes work and ensure that “We’re looking at the subdivide land, fastanother step forward we’re not only building data, principles and track the building of new basis that flood levels at the Prince Street, with the Northern back better for now but strategic design for a premises and accelerate Grafton gauge were Rivers Reconstruction we’re building back housing program that the delivery of planning not considered of the Corporation (NRRC) better for generations may include buyback, proposals through the same scale as rivers to formally stood-up last well into the future.” house raising, resilient Department of Planning the north and that there week. NRRC Chief Executive rebuilding and the and Environment.” was already sufficient Deputy Premier and David Witherdin said potential for land swaps, Minister for Flood historical data about Minister for Regional the NRRC is working and we’re working to get Recovery Steph Cooke river behaviour based on NSW Paul Toole said closely with Government this program running as said since March, more while there has already agencies and key soon as possible. than 40,000 applications the level at Grafton. been a lot of work done stakeholders to prioritise “We will prioritise have been received for Mayor Tiley stressed to help flood-affected community needs and evidence-based decisions flood support across the that this decision did not communities start the gather data and intel that put the safety State and more than 30 consider the significantly rebuilding, the NRRC’s to map out and deliver of communities first funding packages have higher flood levels goal was to accelerate a detailed rebuilding but will also consider been approved. at towns and villages the return to normal life. strategy. community sentiment “The NSW Government downstream. Grafton’s “We have been “The NRRC is focused and will continue to is committed to peak of 7.664m had an working hard rebuilding on building for longlisten to what they need. supporting our Northern average exceedance community infrastructure term prosperity and “We’re working to Rivers communities probability* (AEP) of and coordinating the will be guided by an get people back to every step of the way 6.6 per cent, compared to delivery of innovative advisory board, made up their lives as soon as through the ongoing 2 per cent for Maclean’s housing solutions,” Mr of experts, community possible and this next flood recovery effort,” 3.36m peak. Toole said. leaders and local step forward will allow Ms Cooke said. “The flood level at

Grafton was not a predictor for the flood behaviour downstream,” Mayor Tiley said. “It is clear the Clarence flood increased in volume as it moved downstream and staff consider it likely the extreme localised rainfall events in the tributaries of the lower catchment impacted Clarence River levels downstream of Grafton, and that post flood data behaviour assessments may inform these assumptions.” CVC previously reported in April that Yamba experienced its biggest rainfall event on record, with 1267mm in February and March. This included 274.4mm on 28 February - the highest 24-hour February total on record - and 258.2mm on 1 March for a total of 532mm. “There has been no event or combination of events since records began that comes close to the rainfall totals recorded at Yamba in February and March,” Clarence Valley Council Director Works and Civil Jamie Fleeting said at the time.

BOM/SES flood forecasting, warnings, evacuation orders, SES: There is no faith in the BOM/SES flood forecasting and warning system. A review is not required but a fix is. We are told that agreements between the CWTH and State require the BOM to issue flood warnings. This has been harmful to community. It is currently untimely, contradictory and confusing and too late and river gauges need to be in the right places, functioning, subject to proper maintenance, and a responsible agency. Early Flood Alert systems: There is solid financial modelling that demonstrates the economic benefits of early flood warning. I

know this because I like many others seek other sources. For example, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts and other local knowledgeable people.

A step forward in long-term flood recovery

recommended Federal Government commit to pre-disaster resilience works of $200 million (they have) and states and territories to match it. Mitigation must be at the heart of ‘build back better’. Government’s human security obligation demands it - it is inextricably linked to affordable-accessible insurance and now the CSIRO study. The extra funding committed to the study is welcome, but it must be clear in scope and approach before it feeds into the overall mitigation measures and must consider what works in other places, Netherlands, etc. - An MOU among CWTH/ State/Local governments to provide proper funding for priority

flood mitigation projects already identified across the three catchments. Flood reinsurance scheme Northern Rivers: Prior to the Federal election, I asked NSW Treasurer Matt Kean to urgently take up the issue with his counterpart. It is a point of entry and discussion. The jury is out on the CWTH government-backed Northern Australia Cyclone Reinsurance Pool–backed by a $10-million government guarantee. The future of insurance for our region and mitigation efforts are key to reconstruction. National Building Code: It contains three core principles, health and safety, amenity

and accessibility and sustainability, but nothing on resilience which better speaks to flood resistant or flood ready. (See QRA’s Flood Resilient Building) The NRCC must issue a good guidance note ASAP. Rivers clean-up/river health: Further clean-up of our rivers, contaminated by flood debris and sewage, cannot wait. An Environmental Recovery Package could fund this across the Richmond, Tweed and Clarence river catchments. (There is a joint $64 million for riparian restoration-no detail) See the NRJO’s Northern Rivers Watershed Initiative (NRWI) -- a $150-million strategy

over the next decade to enhance river health systems (some currently ranked D- and F). Roads: Roads are subject to the no betterment clause under disaster management grants and that must change. The up to 15,000 kilometre take back of regional roads has to happen. Landslips: Landslips have severely disrupted everyday life for many residents, including local farmers who in some cases have had their access to farmland cut. Landslip repair has to be factored into recovery and reconstruction as programs roll out to repair roads, bridges and fencing.

Review of off-farm income criteria and grants: The unfair off-farm income rule – farmers are ineligible if they make more than 50 per cent of their income off farm – does not recognise that it is common place for one partner to be working off farm so that they can farm! Secondly, at least half of the $75,000 primary producer grant should be available up front so farmers can get access to the funds they need to get going.

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July 7, 2022

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Students volunteer with communities On its 12th anniversary trip, The Big Lift from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are setting themselves across regional New South Wales and Queensland on a mission to share their volunteering movement across the country. This has been a long awaited journey, as the trip was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to months of nationwide lockdowns. Founded on the philosophy of ‘Paying it Forward’, The Big Lift is a student run, volunteer organisation that takes eighty students on a nineday bus trip through regional Australia to complete various volunteering projects. These include painting, gardening, cleaning and simple construction/ deconstruction tasks. With a focus on community engagement, The Big Lift works closely with towns

across the country to provide support where it can. “The Big Lift gives students a unique experience to discover how simple and rewarding volunteering is to help out the wider community. The aim of the trip is to demonstrate the idea that if we all come together for a great cause, real change can be achieved,” says President of The Big Lift, Alysson Zamora. The Big Lift bus visited Bonalbo on Wednesday, 6th July and helped various organisations around the town including Bonalbo Central School (general cleaning and gardening,

clearing graffiti, painting and planting) and general clean up around town (gazebo). They also visited Wiangaree on Thursday, July 7 and helped at the Wiangaree Public School (painting exterior panels and Junior room, weeding/ gardening, general cleaning up of sports shed and music room). “The Big Lift aims to help create global citizens that are socially conscious and empowered to be a part of things they want to see changed,” says Ms Zamora. “I’ve seen so many students become inspired from the trip

to connect and engage in volunteer activities within their local and wider communities! The Big Lift provides a wonderful opportunity for students to reconnect, in a society which often feels isolating, more so after many months of lockdowns. “We are so excited to visit Bonalbo and are so thankful for the community for welcoming us with open arms!”. says town organiser, Ruvi Ratnayake . The Big Lift organises and partakes in various volunteering projects throughout the year.

On Demand public transport service continues on the Coffs Coast The Woopi Connect On Demand pilot service will be made permanent from 1 July 2022 providing local communities with more transport options. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said he welcomes the news the Woopi Connect On Demand service is here to stay. “The Pilot has been immensely popular. Since the trial began in 2019, 46,600 trips have been taken by customers,” Mr Singh said. “Forest Coach Lines does a wonderful job in running the service, connecting Woolgoolga, Safety Beach, Mullaway, Arrawarra Headland, Arrawarra, Corindi Beach and Red Rock. “It’s great the NSW Government is continually exploring new and innovative ways to provide public transport options that meet the community’s needs in our region.”

The operator will be upgrading its fleet later this year and the services will run for extended hours on Saturdays between 7am – 5pm. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the announcement was a major win for Coffs Coast commuters who will have improved connections to transport hubs and shopping centres. “We have been trialling the On Demand pilots over the past three years with more than 1.1 million trips taken by customers to date,” Mr Farraway said. “On Demand means people can access public transport close to home to get them to appointments in a more flexible and convenient way, which is important living in regional areas. “The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by strengthening public transport services.”

Strong signs of recovery for NSW visitor economy in latest visitor survey results NSW remains Australia’s top destination for domestic visitors and welcomed the highest number of overseas visitors since the closure of international borders according to the latest figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA). TRA has released the National and International Visitor Survey results for the year ending March 2022, which show NSW welcomed 66.4 million domestic overnight and daytrip visitors, with expenditure increasing by $2 billion on the previous year. While international visitors rose to 251,200, representing a 601 per cent increase on the year ending March 2021. Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart

Ayres said the results reflected the NSW Government’s recovery roadmap and were particularly positive for regional NSW. “The last two years have been challenging for businesses in the visitor economy but they have also inspired more Australians to see their own backyard, with NSW the preferred destination of choice due to its unique and diverse tourism offering,” Mr Ayres said. “The NSW North Coast was the nation’s most visited destination for domestic overnight visitors after Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with regional NSW accounting for 31 per cent of domestic overnight visitors in regional Australia. “Strategic investments by the NSW Government with local councils and the private sector in

visitor infrastructure, transport and destination marketing mean regional NSW is now poised to attract new international visitor segments and a greater share of traditional markets. “On the back of these encouraging results, the NSW Government’s $422 million commitment to the state’s visitor economy outlined in the 2022-23 NSW Budget, will ensure we reach our target of $65 billion in total visitor expenditure by 2030 and achieve our goal of making NSW the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.” The highest number of international visitors came from New Zealand (44,800), followed by the United Kingdom (36,600) and the United States (28,400). China remained the top country for visitor expenditure in NSW ($201.7 million).

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Free soil and water testing available In response to the recent floods and rainfall, North Coast Local Land Services is offering free soil and water testing for flood affected landholders. Carly Green, Advisory and Extension Officer in the Sustainable Agriculture team, said, “After a flood, the quality of on-farm water changes and poor water quality can compromise livestock health, soil health and affect plant productivity. “If you suspect your water sources have been exposed to flood water, testing will help you understand risks and limitations to production. “Equipment such as irrigation systems can become congested with suspended solids, soil particles, and mineral deposits.” Carly said. North Coast Local Land Services is also offering soil testing kits. Flooding and high rainfall can alter soil fertility and plant

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soil constraints that may need to be managed. “Knowing your soil fertility and any limitations to production can help you make decisions and discover potential savings.” Feed testing is also

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Planning for disasters is very much at the forefront of community discussions in the wake of the recent floods. While the Tweed has had a prolonged wet period, it doesn’t mean the community should become complacent about bushfires. Council has received $1.275 million in funding from the Federal Government for bushfire resilience. As part of this, the Tweed Bushfire Resilience Project has been established and aims to reduce the risk to people and property within bushfire-prone areas by increasing access to practical

information. The Tweed currently has approximately 4470 ha of bushfire-prone land which affects more than 16,000 properties. Of those properties, 5,383 land parcels are within rural areas where approximately 20,000 Tweed residents live. Council’s Bushfire Resilience Project Officer Jonathan Lynch said with a combination of a growing population and North Coast climate projections for warmer temperatures resulting in longer bushfire seasons, there is an increasing risk of bushfire and more people being exposed to bushfire events.

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MUM, explain GOSSIP for me... ‘Mum Jane’, what’s ‘GOSSIP?’ Oh, by the way, it’s ‘Leemo Cat’ here. I just asked Mum a question, and am awaiting her response. She was totally ignoring me. I asked again (louder) and she replied this time. ‘Leems, can you not detect that I am reading a book. You have interrupted me at a really hair-raising bit. However, (big sigh of annoyance) why do you want to know?’ I ‘spose I’d best be honest. ‘Well, Mum, I was up a tree in our yard when I spied 2 ‘unknown to me’ felines down below, and could hear them chatting. One of them said ‘you know that cat ‘Leemo’, well; I ‘heard’ that his tail is so huge & fluffacious it’s a fake, just pinned on.’ ‘Oooh, said the other, he won’t look so grand if it falls off will he. That would be so so funny’. They were talking about ME, Leemo Cat. (I SWEAR she had a laugh into her hankie.) ‘Mum, I asked my friend ‘Treasure’ about this and she told me they were having a ‘gossip’. I couldn’t let ‘Treasure’ know that I didn’t know what it meant so could you tell me?’ She told me to go eat the treat in my bowl, come back, and she would explain. Goodie! I had my treat, returned, and settled on a cushion in my beguiling SPHINXLIKE pose. ‘OK Leems my ‘Lil Buddie, let’s talk GOSSIP. Firstly Leems, ‘gossip’

means kinda loose talk or stuff about other people or situations. This means at times repeating something you’ve heard to someone else before it has been confirmed as factual.’ I was riveted. ‘So, Leems, ignore the ‘gossip’ about your tail..it won’t come off unless a most unlikely event occurs. Like a lion eating it.’ Hmmm. I had more questions. ‘Mum, does everyone gossip?’ She told me that, on average, people spend about 52 mins. each day gossiping, out of the standard 16 hours they are awake. Gossip is universal and is part of our make up.’ ‘But MUM, what actually causes it?’ ‘Leems, people gossip for heaps of reasons. One might be to experience superiority. If you reckon you know something others don’t know, you feel mighty smart. It may ALSO even be as innocent as passing the time of day. ‘So Leems, the ‘tail’ talk is nothing but ‘gossip’ but I know it upset you. There may have even been ‘envy’ in the words ‘cos you DO have a magnificent tail. Those cats you heard ‘probly only have feeble skinny ones. Oooh, I feel so much betterer. ‘Mum, is gossip BAD? ‘Nup, not really Leems. Basically, gossip is just talk about someone who isn’t there with you, and can be either negative or positive. It can also be humorous, and plays a BIG part in keeping society connected’. CRIKEY, I have so much to take in. ‘Mum, has anyone gossiped about you, or you about someone else?’ She went all red across her wrinky face. Like a sun dried tomato. ‘Eerrrr, truth or die Leems, ‘YES’ to both. (Ooooahh!) BUT, I do truly do try to avoid saying or listening to meanie chat, and focusing on positives. At times I fail, so I’m still learning.’ Oooh…I wonder what the gossip about Mum was? Believe you me, I’ll find out. How excitingly gossipy this all is! Purrsies, Leemo.

Council embraces organisational restructure Lismore City Council will undergo a restructure to better align the organisation with the needs of the city and community, General Manager John Walker announced. Under the changes, the three Directors roles and the current directorates will be abolished and placed with a structure under the direction of the General Manager plus two new positions titled Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). “During my time in the role of General Manager it has become clear that Lismore City Council does not have the capacity or capability as an organisation to

overcome the many challenges facing us to become a sustainable organisation,” Mr Walker said. “This was true under normal circumstances, but it has been compounded by the significance of the recent natural disaster and the enormity of the tasks we face. “Restructures are always difficult for staff, however, we simply have no choice but to do things differently if we are to overcome our financial issues and put Council on a strong footing for the future while rebuilding our city better. “As General Manager I will have a team comprising of an

Executive Manager Economy and Growth (which reflects the importance we will place on this area and include strategic planning), a Chief of Staff (to ensure the agenda is delivered and performance is achieved) and a Project Manager for the recovery and restoration (a condition of the funding agreement). “There will be no redundancies of awardbased staff under the restructure. We need additional human resources and funding to do our jobs. At this point in time, we have neither the capability nor capacity to deliver what is required. “We need much better strategy and planning.

We need new skills and expertise to compliment what we already have. “The NSW Government have agreed to support Council in transforming and rebuilding our business with a generous funding agreement over three years to ensure we have the capacity to become great. “A needs analysis prepared for the Office of Local Government (OLG), after consultation with us, by consultants Morrison Low will form the basis of a roadmap which we will follow to that end. Without this funding it would not be possible to achieve our goals.”

Cemetery friends to honour loved ones Lismore City Council has launched the “Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries” Program. The program is a result of family and friends who have requested to do volunteer work at Council’s cemetery sites. The Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries are a group of volunteers interested in the maintenance and conservation of cemeteries within

the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA). The volunteers will assist with activities such as weeding, rose pruning, mulching, cleaning up leaves and sticks, cleaning headstones and plaques and removing degraded flowers and trinkets. This will be done in partnership with staff and in sections or areas of the cemeteries of interest to the volunteer. The Cemetery Friends may also assist with promotional and

research activities such as preparing tours and guided walks for community members, genealogical research and preparation of information materials. The program sets out to protect and maintain the integrity of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries in the physical, philosophical and spiritual sense with regard to Council guidelines and policies now and into the future. To qualify as a member, you must live in the

Lismore LGA or have family/friends interred at the Lismore Memorial Gardens or other cemetery and be able bodied to undertake such activities. You must also be willing to undertake promotional and research activities associated to the cemeteries. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can phone Council on 6625 0500 and speak to the Cemetery Manager who will provide you an application form and talk to you more about the program.

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Flood response truck to be based at Lismore The NSW State Emergency Service’s first custom-built High Clearance Vehicle, known as a Unimog, has arrived at its new permanent home of Lismore. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the Unimog is one of six to be acquired by the State Emergency Service (SES) as part of a $4.6 million investment. “These specialist trucks have the ability to operate in 1.2 metres of water and can also serve as a mobile communications hub, making them a real asset during flood operations,” Ms Cooke said. “SES volunteers in Lismore were on the front line of the February-March flood event and are the first Unit in the State

NSW SLSC catch $3 million wave to permanently host this asset, boosting their capability when communities in the Northern Rivers face flooding. “By acquiring these six new Unimogs the NSW Government is ensuring the SES boasts the most capable and advanced fleet of flood operations vehicles in Australia.” SES Commissioner Carlene York said of the six Unimogs being added to the SES fleet, three vehicles are being

custom-built while three have been supplied by the Australian Defence Force (ADF). “The ADF Unimogs were utilised during the Northern Rivers floods earlier this year and have already proven to be life-saving. To build further capability in this particular area, which has just suffered the most devastating floods the community has ever seen, is very important,” Commissioner York said.

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Lismore City Unit Commander Lacy Loloa said volunteers are very excited to be the first Unit in NSW to permanently house a Unimog. “We look forward to further enhancing our flood rescue capabilities with this new asset. This will be a huge help when we’re called to assist the local community once again in a time of need,” Ms Loloa said.

NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs are celebrating the awarding of more than $3.6 million for the upgrade, restoration and construction of surf life saving facilities through the NSW Government’s 2021/22 Surf Club Facility Program. Twenty-three Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW secured grants up to $500,000 as part of a four-year $16 million commitment from the NSW Government. $500,000 was given to Cabrarita Surf Life Saving Club for training, patrols and the recreational areas. Minister for Tourism

and Sport Stuart Ayres said the grants would ensure surf life saving volunteers continue to deliver a world-class frontline service and keep beaches safe. “Surf Life Saving Clubs are vital in protecting people in the water and supporting a healthy lifestyle for members,” Mr Ayres said. “These grants will provide funding for surf life saving facilities that are inclusive, accessible and enable people from all sections of the community to participate.

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July 7, 2022

28 REAL ESTATE

First monthly decline in unit values since Sept 2020 CoreLogic’s monthly Unit Market Update shows both houses and units recorded a -0.1% fall in values over May, the first fall since September 2020, as quarterly and annual trends in values continue to weaken. After recording an easing in the growth trend since March 2021 (2.8%), CoreLogic’s national home index recorded its first month of negative dwelling value growth in 20 months, falling -0.1% across both property types. This fall in values came amid lower consumer sentiment, increasing global uncertainty, mounting inflationary pressure, and the first cash rate rise since November 2010, up 25 basis points in May. At one decimal place both houses and units recorded a -0.1% fall in values over May, however taking the result to two decimal places, house values saw a larger monthly decline compared to units, falling -0.15% and -0.08% respectively. This saw the quarterly and annual trends in house and unit values continue to weaken, to 1.3% for houses and 0.5% units over the three months to May, and to 15.6% and 8.7% over the past year respectively. May’s result saw the

annual performance gap between national houses and units fall to its lowest level since April 2021 (6.2%), at just 7.0 percentage points. The combined capitals unit market fell -0.2%, its first monthly decline in values since October 2020, while regional unit values showed some resilience rising 0.8% over the month. CoreLogic research analyst Kaytlin Ezzy said that monthly declines across Sydney (-0.7%) and Melbourne unit values (-0.3%) weighted heavily on the combined capitals and national result, collectively making up 71.4% and 55.8% of unit markets respectively. Since peaking in November 2021, Sydney unit values have recorded progressively larger monthly declines, while Melbourne units depreciated -0.1% over the year to date. “While last month’s rate rise likely added further downward pressure to the Sydney and Melbourne unit markets, growth conditions have been weakening over the past year amid worsening affordability, lower consumer sentiment and rising fixed mortgage rates. More recently we have also seen surging inflation and a more cautious lending environment also

dampening housing demand.” Some of the smaller unit markets also saw values fall in May. Values across Darwin, Regional Victoria and Regional WA fell -0.2%, -0.4% and -0.5% over May respectively. Regional unit markets Outside of the capital city markets, growth in unit values remained positive, however, previously strong markets are now showing signs of a slowdown. Across Queensland the pace of quarterly value growth has eased from its recent cyclical peak recorded over the three months to April, down 30 basis points in Brisbane (4.3%) and down 1.2 percentage point across regional Queensland (5.1%). Despite recording

positive monthly growth in May, the quarterly growth trend eased further across Canberra, regional NSW and regional SA. “Adelaide is the exception to the slowdown in growth, with unit values rising 1.2% over May and recording a new cyclical peak in quarterly growth over the three months to May (4.5%).” Ms Ezzy said. “At the other end of the spectrum, some unit markets, including Hobart (2.0%) and Regional Tasmania (5.4%), that recorded a slowdown in growth over the second half of last year are now seeing their quarterly trend re-accelerate.” Rental growth Rising 9.5% over the 12 months to May, national

units are now recording the strongest annual rental growth since July 2007, when rental demand was bolstered by strong overseas migration. Amid growing affordability constraints and the slow return of overseas migration, rental demand has swung towards the higher density sector, with national unit rents rising 3.4% over the three months to May. This saw the annual trend in unit rents (9.5%) outpace growth in house rents (9.2%) for the first time since June 2018 (when house rents rose 1.4% while unit rents increased by 2.3%). Ms Ezzy noted that rental demand across the unit segment fell dramatically at the beginning of the pandemic as preferences shifted towards the lower density sector. Due to its relative affordability, rental demand across the higher density sector has grown steadily over recent months.” “Another factor aiding rental growth is the recent shortage of rental supply,” Ms Ezzy said. “Nationally, the count of unit rental listing over the four weeks to May 29 was -30.2% below the previous five-year average, tightening from -29.7% below the average over the four weeks to May 1. This saw national vacancy

rates tighten from 1.52% in April to 1.47% in May.” Unit market outlook Given the RBA announced a further 50 basis point rise to the cash rate at its June 7 meeting, unit values are likely to continue to trend downward throughout the remainder of the year. However, the peak to tough decline in unit values should be less severe compared to the detached houses sector, with the higher density segment historically being less volatile than houses. Moving forward, a number of factors should help offset some of the downside risks effecting the broader housing market. The relative affordability across the unit sector, both in values and rents, will likely be increasingly more desirable amid a period of high nondiscretionary inflation and increasing interest rates. Additionally, surging unit rents should help to support investor demand, partially as gross rental yields rise. “As the higher density market shifts into the downward phase of the cycle it’s important to remember that the current downturn comes after some of the strongest growth in unit values in 20 years,” Ms Ezzy said.

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MOVIN’ TO THE COUNTRY

ABC, 7.30pm

Possibly every single city slicker in Australia has toyed with the idea of starting a new life in the regions for a sea or tree change, but few actually have the gumption to take the leap. With a second season premiering tonight, this series is sure to fire up that pipe dream again with a fresh haul of savvy innovators and entrepreneurs who have begun a new venture in the countryside. In Orbost, Victoria, Craig Quartermaine visits a brewery run by a couple who make avant-garde beer under the guidance of Indigenous writer Bruce Pascoe. Kristy O’Brien (pictured above) visits a thirdgeneration dairy farmer near the Great Ocean Road who is reviving the trusty glass bottle.

:<A)0-(B#(CD15)E'-F&G)H>&&/)I&1/+ After 14 seasons of MasterChef Australia, there is one person who commands a deity-like rapture. In tonight’s season finale, with two cooks left standing eyeing the $250,000 cash prize, British chef Heston Blumenthal is back to issue one of the evening’s two challenges. After round one gives the finalists 75 minutes to cook a sweet and savoury dish that impresses judges Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong (pictured right), Blumenthal makes his return to the kitchen. Having waxed lyrical on egg and bacon ice cream through video link during the pandemic, he’s within ovens’ reach this year, with a sublimely delicate taffety tart on the menu.

NEW AMSTERDAM

NBN, 9.30pm

You could be forgiven for presuming that this fast-paced medical series was inspired by the truckloads of series that came before it, such as ER, Grey’s Anatomy or House, and a burning desire to dramatise some very over-thetop medical scenarios. In fact, New Amsterdam was inspired by doctor Eric Manheimer’s memoir, charting his 15 years as the medical director at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital. So, next time you can’t believe what you are watching, keep in mind Manheimer has probably seen it unfold in real time. This week, Max (Ryan Eggold, pictured) grapples with a solution when New Amsterdam falls prey to a massive ransomware attack. 0807

FRIDAY, July 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 The Good Karma Hospital. (PGa, R) 3.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.45 Think Tank. (R) 4.40 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Bamay. (R) 9.35 Big Mob Brekky. (R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bamay. (R) 2.25 Freshwater Dreaming. (PG, R) 2.35 NAIDOC Award Winners. (PG, R) 3.05 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Beaches. (2017, PGa, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Vineyard Romance. (2021, PGa) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 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 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Return, PG) Presented by Craig Quartermaine. 8.00 Agatha Raisin. (Mv) When James whisks Agatha away to the seaside, she finds herself accused of murder. 9.45 Baptiste. (Malv, R) A stubborn French investigator searches for a missing sex worker called Natalie Rose. 10.40 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 10.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program. 11.25 You Can’t Ask That: Juvenile Detention. (MA15+l, R) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Asian Railway Journeys: Singapore. (PG, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo. 8.30 Ancient Superstructures: Angkor Wat. (PG) Archaeologists use new technology to examine the temple of Angkor Wat. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. 1.30 In Therapy. (Ml, R) 1.55 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 3.40 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+alsv, 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Joh and Pete visit a home designed by architect Renato D’Ettorre. Adam meets with drum maker and restorer Steele Turkington. 8.30 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood. (2019, MA15+lv, R) A faded actor, who was best known for his role in TV Westerns, and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie. 12.00 MOVIE: Alone With A Stranger. (2001, Mlv, R) A woman deals with a murderous twin. William R. Moses. 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From McDonald Jones Stadium, NSW. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Newcastle Knights versus South Sydney Rabbitohs clash, with news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) A group of divers finds illegal cargo. Paul Walker, Jessica Alba. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Living Room. Barry Du Bois renovates a garage into a wheelchairfriendly space for entertaining. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton chats with Andrew Garfield, Dawn French, Channing Tatum, Rob Beckett and Johannes Radebe. 10.30 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne. 11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nick Cody. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Odd Squad. 7.10 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, M) 10.20 Black Mirror. (Final) 11.30 QI. Midnight The Games. 12.30 Last Woman On The Planet. 1.30 ABC News Update. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Twirlywoos. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. 11.30 Danny’s House. Noon Vogue Williams: Transgender Warriors. 1.00 Feeding The Scrum. 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! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Orville. 9.50 Viva La Vulva. 10.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 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: Trent’s Last Case. (1952) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. 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 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 10. British Grand Prix. Replay. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Richard The Stork. Continued. (2017) 6.45 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 8.45 Ex Files 3. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 10.55 Unconscious. (2004, M, Spanish) 12.55pm Wolf And Sheep. (2016, M, Dari) 2.30 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 4.10 Rosie. (2018, PG) 5.50 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013, M) 9.35 Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) 11.20 White Boy Rick. (2018, MA15+) 1.25am Liberation. (2019, MA15+, Mandarin) 3.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Pawn Stars. 10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Barter Kings. 1.00 Down East Dickering. 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 17. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 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 The Nanny. 6.00 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (2011) 7.45 MOVIE: Beethoven. (1992) 9.30 MOVIE: K-9. (1989, M) 11.35 Spy Games. 12.30am Supergirl. 1.25 Southern Charm. 2.20 Surfing Australia TV. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 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. 7.55 ABC News Update. 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 The Virus. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 News. 1.15 Friday Briefing. 1.40 Way Out Ag. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Move It Mob Style. 9.25 Wolf Joe. 9.35 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Land Of Primates. 10.50 Road Open. 11.00 NAIDOC Awards. 1pm Going Places. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 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. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Mega Decks. 11.30 Hello SA. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Bargain Mansions. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Mega Decks. 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.

3.05pm Red Dirt Riders. 3.20 Built To Survive. 3.45 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.20 The Deep. 4.45 FriendZSpace. 5.10 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 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. (Final) 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.

11.35 Struggle Meals. Noon My Market Kitchen. 12.30 Mexican Table. 1.00 John Torode’s Asia. 1.30 Watts On The Grill. 2.00 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 French Odyssey. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Fire. 8.05 Secret Delicious. 8.35 Royal Recipes. 9.30 Rick Stein And The Japanese Ambassador. 10.40 Late Programs.

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 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 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 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 US Report. 9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, July 9 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) 2.10 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.40 The ABC Of. (PG, R) 4.10 Back Roads. (R) 4.45 Landline. (R) 5.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PGa, R)

6.00 DW English News Morning. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. H’lights. 8.05 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Love Your Garden. (PG) 10.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Replay. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 NAIDOC Awards. (PG, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.30 48 Hours To Victory. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (Final, PG) 12.30 My Way. (PG) 1.00 Arctic Vets. (PG) 1.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.30 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus: 20th Anniversary Special. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. (PGm, 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. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Dinosaur Apocalypse With Sir David Attenborough: The New Evidence. (R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Good Karma Hospital. (PGa) 8.20 The Split. (Ma) Christie arrives in London. 9.20 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) A young police constable starts a new job in an outback mining town, where he spent his youth. 10.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Final, Mal, R) 11.15 High Fidelity. (MA15+l, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 The Queen’s Mother In Law. (PGa, R) Explores the life of Princess Alice. 9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. 2.00 In Therapy. (PG, R) 2.30 The New Pope. (Masv, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+sv, 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) Authorities execute a pre-dawn raid. 7.30 MOVIE: Captain Marvel. (2019, Mv) A super powered woman is haunted by memories of a past on Earth she does not remember. Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn. 10.10 MOVIE: Die Hard 4.0. (2007, Mlv, R) A detective is assigned to capture a computer hacker. Bruce Willis, Justin Long. 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 2. Australia v England. 10.00 Wallabies V England PostMatch. Highlights from the match. 10.30 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, Mlv, R) Freelancers steal a mysterious package. Robert De Niro. 12.50 Labour Of Love. (PGa, R) 1.40 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) A look at what WA has to offer. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. (PGm) A wombat has problems with its teeth. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG) Dogs are matched with companions. 9.00 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to a call for help from a 92-year-old who was pinned under his mobility scooter after it tipped over, and attend to a baby who is turning blue and struggling to breathe. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 My Life Is Murder. (Md, R) Alexa investigates the death of a former teacher. 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? 10.05 Would I Lie To You? 10.40 Friday Night Dinner. 11.00 The Witchfinder. (Final) 11.30 Blunt Talk. Midnight Schitt’s Creek. 12.25 Brassic. 1.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon VICE. 12.35 Over The Black Dot. 1.05 Yokayi Footy. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 Bamay. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Dynamo: Top Ten Greatest Moments. 6.40 Good With Wood. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.35 Hoarders. 9.25 MOVIE: Attica. (2021) 11.35 Colony. 1.20am South Park. 2.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Creek To Coast. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. Flemington Race Day, Royal Randwick Raceday and Saturday Raceday. 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 The Great Australian Doorstep. 4.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 The Baron. 1pm MOVIE: Poison Pen. (1939, PG) 2.35 MOVIE: Nickelodeon. (1976, PG) 5.05 MOVIE: Comes A Horseman. (1978, PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 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 Blood And Treasure. 11.20 48 Hours. 12.15am SEAL Team. 2.10 Scorpion. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.35pm Space Nova. 4.00 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 Lost In Oz. 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 RabbitProof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 6.45 Rosie. (2018, PG) 8.25 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 10.00 Gagarine. (2020, M, French) 11.45 Richard The Stork. (2017) 1.20pm The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 3.20 Ex Files 3. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 5.30 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 7.30 Gosford Park. (2001) 9.50 My Mistress. (2014, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. Australian Top Fuel Championship. Round 6. Highlights. 3.00 Barter Kings. 4.00 Wild Transport. 4.30 Big Easy Motors. 5.00 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Port Adelaide v GWS Giants. 10.30 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Raymond. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. H’lights. 3.10 MOVIE: Zeus And Roxanne. (1997) 5.10 To Be Advised. 7.00 MOVIE: The Mummy. (1999, M) 9.30 MOVIE: I Am Legend. (2007, M) 11.30 Spy Games. 12.30am Supergirl. 1.30 The Killer Affair. 3.20 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 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 Context With John Barron. 4.00 News. 4.30 Breakfast Couch. 5.00 News. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. (Final) 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 India Now. (Final) 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 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. 11.30 Struggle Meals. Noon My Market Kitchen. 12.30 Mexican Table. 1.00 Secret Delicious. 1.30 Royal Recipes. 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. 11.35 Land Of Primates. 12.25pm Sing About This Country. 2.25 Bamay. 2.35 Boy Nomad. 3.00 Hockey. WA Men’s Field Hockey. 4.30 Gridiron. West Bowl. Finals. Replay. 6.00 Small Business Secrets. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 MOVIE: Jedda. (1955, PG) 9.05 The Best Of Sunrise Ceremony. 10.35 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 11.35 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 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 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.

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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 The Media Show. 7.30 The US Report. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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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 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 2.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 2.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (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 8. H’lights. 8.05 WorldWatch. 9.00 Love Your Garden. (PG) 10.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Replay. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 4.00 Small Business Secrets NAIDOC Special. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. H’lights. 5.30 48 Hours To Victory. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Arctic Vets. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons.

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) 3.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. (Return) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 Compass: We Come To Take You Home. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Julia Zemiro. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Ml) After a bizarre robbery, Jay’s visit to a local gang quickly escalates. 9.30 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Madl) Part 2 of 5. An ode to the romantic reggae genre told through a story of young love in the ’80s. 10.40 Total Control. (MA15+l, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 France: A Journey Through Time. (R) Takes a look at France. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Aigle to Les Chatel Portes du Soleil. 193km mountain stage. From France. 2.00 In Therapy. (Ma, R) 2.30 The Clinton Affair: Room 1012. (Mas, R) 4.05 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 4.55 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. 8.00 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.30 MOVIE: I Feel Pretty. (2018, Ms) An accident improves a woman’s self-image. Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams. 11.45 The Blacklist. (MA15+adv) Red questions a former associate’s whereabouts. 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 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. 10.30 The First 48: 1000 Cuts/Draw. (Malv) Takes a look at two homicides. 11.25 Accident, Suicide Or Murder: Killer Crash. (Mv) 12.15 Unspeakable Crime: The Killing Of Jessica Chambers. (Mav) 1.05 My Way. (PG, 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. For a spot in the semi-finals, the contestants must cook two of Peter Gilmore’s most complex dishes. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After Tennant and the team are tasked with finding a globetrotting social media star who has been kidnapped, they find out that she is not the person her husband, or her followers, think she is. 10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A shooting occurs at a nightclub. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 9.30 Looking Black. 10.30 Ablaze. 11.55 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, M) 1.45am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 12.50 Learning To Skateboard In A Warzone. 1.35 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 Insight. 5.00 The New York Times Presents: The Weekly. 5.55 MOVIE: Fries! The Movie. (2021) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained. 9.20 QAnon: The Search For Q. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 My Italian Family. 4.00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 9Honey: Queen Elizabeth. 12.50 MOVIE: Outcast Of The Islands. (1951, PG) 2.50 MOVIE: Now And Forever. (1956, PG) 4.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bucket List. (2007, M) 10.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 9.30 Buy To Build. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Reel Action. Noon Scorpion. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Cheers. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

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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 Lost In Oz. 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 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ex Files 3. Continued. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 7.50 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 9.50 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 11.45 The Last Egg. (2016, M, Vietnamese) 1.30pm Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 3.10 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 4.45 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.30 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.30 JFK. (1991, M) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Fishing. Australian Championships. AFC Barra. Replay. 12.30 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Hook Me Up! 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Hawthorn v Adelaide. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm America’s Top Dog. 2.30 Top Chef. 3.30 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 4.30 Full House. 5.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda. (2008, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Rise. 12.30am In A Man’s World. 2.30 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Super. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Teen Titans Go! 4.50 Lego City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.30 Friends. 8.30 Neighbours. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Unicorn. 2.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 3.30 Mom. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm News. 1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. (Final) 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 The Context With John Barron. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 The Virus. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. (Final) 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Jamie’s Food Escapes. 8.30 Food Fight Club. 9.30 Food Fight Club. 10.30 Martha Bakes. 11.30 The Cook Up. 4.30pm First People’s Kitchen. 5.30 Mary Berry Classic. 6.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 6.30 Cook Like An Italian. 7.00 Cook And The Chef. 8.00 Jack Stein: Inside The Box. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 9.40 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm The Rising. 1.00 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 1.30 VICE Sports. 2.00 Away From Country. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL NT. 4.30 Rugby League. NRL. WA Womens First Grade Premiership League. 6.00 Power To The People. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Karla Grant Presents. 8.30 Ningla A-Na. 9.50 Persons Of Interest. 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Barn Hunters. 10.30 Windy City Rehab. 11.30 House Hunters Off The Grid. 12.30pm Stone House Revival. 1.30 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 2.30 Building Off The Grid. 3.30 Mediterranean Life. 4.30 Escape To The Chateau. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Flip Or Flop. 9.30 Zombie House Flipping. 10.30 Triple Digit Flip. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 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 Chris Smith Tonight. 7.00 Erin. 8.00 The Menzies Movies. 9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored: Encore. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

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July 7, 2022

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Sunshine asking for a sweeter deal Whilst the annual cane crushing season has started, with two of the three NSW sugar mills up and running; the work that has taken place behind the scenes, along with what is still needed to get the third sugar mill fully operational in the short term, is nothing short of enormous. Agriculture across the board in the Northern Rivers region has been shattered, with an estimated half a billion dollars in damages incurred. As one of the oldest and largest agricultural industries in the region, Sunshine Sugar’s milling and refining operations sustained over $45m in immediate damages. Then there is the damage to cane crops which is impacting on the production of sugar and the availability of sugar for the refinery, which supplies some 20% of the domestic market. Outside of the milling and refining operations, we have almost 500 local canefarming families relying on us to process their cane, many of whom have been heavily impacted, losing their homes along with crops, machinery and equipment. Sunshine Sugar CEO, Mr Chris Connors said; “The Anchor government grant

package is incredibly important in the short term, but it just isn’t enough. We have been consulting with both State and Federal Governments looking to increase the Anchor grant from $50m up to $100m and increase the timeline on expenditure so longer-term projects can receive assistance.” Mr Connors added. A number of business leaders in the Northern Rivers are calling for an increase in funding and expanded guidelines. Agriculture is the lifeblood of the region, supporting thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in contribution to the local economy. The fear is that a lack of support for local producers, processors, and manufacturers, ultimately means a lack of support for the entire Northern Rivers communities. Furthermore, many businesses, whether large, medium or small, now face the prospect of no longer having any flood insurance cover, making the cost of rebuilding and mitigating future impacts fraught with significant risk. The longer-term planning and work required around future flood mitigation needs to be supported by Government, in terms

of funding, but also in terms of allocation of those funds over an adequate timeline in order to support the planning and implementation of those mitigation works. Mr Connors advised: “Sunshine Sugar has appointed WMA Water to provide alternatives to mitigate future flooding, a process we expect will take at least twelve months. With the risk of future flood events and no insurance coverage for this type of disaster, we must implement mitigation measures that will provide protection for the long-term. If more funding is committed now, for the short- and medium-term recovery and mitigation effort, business and industry, and ultimately the broader local community, will be spared from this level of heartache and loss over the long-term.”

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Australians open to using genetic technology to manage feral cats New research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows almost 90 per cent of Australians support the development of genetic technologies to protect our native biodiversity against the growing threat of invasive feral cats. New genetic technologies could help address the rise of invasives through a number of ways, one of which is called gene drive. Gene drive can determine the sex of offspring, reducing the number of animals able to reproduce, and therefore over time driving down populations. Researchers from CSIRO surveyed more than 3,800 people across Australia to understand

public perceptions of using gene drive on feral cats. The research found 86 per cent of people were at least moderately supportive for the local implementation of gene drive technology to manage invasive feral cat species in their local area. Feral cats kill about 3.2 million mammals, 1.2 million birds, 1.9 million reptiles and 250,000 frogs per day in Australia, most of which are native species. They have been a main driver of 27 animal extinctions in Australia, including the Macquarie parakeet, and are one of the most economically costly invasive species to manage. Invasive plant and animal species are estimated to cost Australia

around $25 billion a year, compounding the environmental impacts of extinction and biodiversity loss. CSIRO scientist and co-author of the report Public perspectives towards using gene drive for invasive species management in Australia, Dr Aditi Mankad, said synthetic biology was a relatively new area of science that like other new areas of science, needed to involve consideration of social risks, benefits and values. “The results showed respondents were significantly more likely to support the use of gene drive technology if there was a perceived problem of invasive species in their local neighbourhood,” Dr

Mankad said. “Eighty-six per cent of participants were moderately to strongly supportive of gene technology to control feral cats in their local area, as opposed to 11 per cent who indicated little or no support. “Although we are still a long way off this science being implemented, it is important to start the conversations with the public early.” CSIRO researcher in Environmental and Synthetic Genomics, Dr Owain Edwards, said that Australia was playing a leading role in the global effort to develop gene drive technologies. “Current methods for managing the control of invasives including baiting, trapping and

shooting, which pose many challenges,” Dr Edwards said. “Feral cats are an ideal candidate for gene drive research given that their reproductive rates are up to three litters a year, which greatly outpaces conventional measures. “Given the possible use of gene drive technology for other pests, including feral pigs, rabbits and mice, the study is an important step forward in informing policymakers, the public, and the research community about societal views on the development of possible new synthetic biology applications in Australia.” What is a gene drive? A gene drive is the mechanism by which a specific genetic trait

can be spread through a pest population’s DNA, so that all future generations are more likely to inherit that particular trait. An example is increasing the likelihood of offspring being a single sex (e.g. males), which would influence a decline in the population of the target species over time. Importantly, each gene drive is species specific and cannot spread to other non target species. No gene drives have been released into the environment yet, with experts estimating the technology is at least a decade away from development in most cases.

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Heart and soul of the nation at risk The iconic outback towns of Australian folklore are at real risk of dying out, according to a peak body. Greg Rogers from NSW Farmers Western Division said the latest Census data revealed small communities in western NSW were shrinking at an alarming rate because

of a perfect storm of population decline and substandard services. “Population decline is a critical issue for the economic stability of these regions – once people move away it is very difficult to bring them back,” Mr Rogers said. “When populations decline essential services

are lost – banks, medical services, schools, retail outlets, and government agency shopfronts close. “The bush is the heart and soul of our nation, but I’m afraid it will die out if we don’t do something to quickly reinvigorate these communities.” The pace of regional investment has not

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kept up with the times despite many innercity workers making a country escape during the pandemic, and Mr Rogers said it was clearly having an effect. “Places like Brewarrina, Walgett, Bourke and Cobar have all shrunk significantly and a loss of residents means critical council

services are reduced, which has a direct impact on the ability to maintain the local roads that are critical for inter- and intra-state freight,” Mr Rogers said. “Farmers out west are expecting to see a third successive year of productive output growth, but this is at

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risk if we can’t attract and retain individuals and families to these areas. Agriculture is a major economic driver for our state, but we are already facing critical workforce shortages – a loss of local amenities makes it even harder to attract and retain critical skilled workers and their families.”

April 2020 Hereford BREEDPLAN Eye 200 400 600 Birth weight: 42kg Birth Day Muscle Rib Rump Retail Day Day Milk Beef IMF Wt. Wt Wt Wt (kg) Area Fat Fat Yield (%) BW 200 400(kg)600 MCW Milk EMA(sqRib(mm) Rump IMF (mm)RBY (kg) (kg) (kg) (%) cm) EBV +7.8 +40EBV +70+3.7 +106 +99 +13 +3.1 +0.2 +0.7 +0.8 +0.7 +31 +70 +105 +16 +5.1 +0.5 +1.0 +1.7 +0.1

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Recent Cattle Market Reports few less light plain calves penned.

CASINO NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 1 July Agents yarded a total of 1,503 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 29 June. The yarding consisted of a good supply of young cattle and grown cattle were in fair numbers. Weaners, along with a few additional yearlings, made up the majority of the young cattle. There was more weight in the cattle this week and a

Cow prices saw a drop again this week averaging 278c/kg and reaching a top price of 358c/kg. Heifer prices were also down with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 512c/kg and topping their category at 634c/ kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 374c/kg and reached a top of 530c/kg. Bull prices decreased this week with 34 head sold averaging 291c/kg and 645kg. Steers held firm with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 589c/kg and reaching a top price of 725c/kg. Heavier steers over

250kg averaged 483c/kg and topped their market at 614c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 345c/kg. Vealer prices were easier again this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 524c/kg and reaching a top of 678c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 495c/kg with a top price of 750c/kg. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a store sale this Friday 8 July with 1,500 booked. Further bookings are welcome.

Farmers for Climate Action welcome review Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the Federal Government’s Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units. “Farmers for Climate Action had called for this review, and we’re pleased the Government has taken action,” Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said. “If the carbon market were to crash because the integrity of the credits

was crushed and buyers stopped buying, it would be farmers who would be on the chopping block, not bureaucrats. Farmers carry the risk and they deserve integrity and transparency.“ Dr Davis said. “We’re particularly pleased the Terms of Reference gives the review scope to investigate ‘Any other matters the panel considers relevant to the integrity of ACCUs’.

A genuine review will look at the entire system, including the role of the Clean Energy Regulator in overseeing the integrity of Australia’s carbon credits. “The Terms of Reference appear wellwritten, covering other relevant issues including how the reporting and publication of data could be improved; whether the scheme’s settings ensure good governance,

whether certain methods are authentic and meet integrity standards and the extent to which current projects support environmental and biodiversity outcomes as well as the participation of First Nations people. “Carbon projects can have a very positive impact on agricultural productivity, because planting shelterbelts increases pasture and cattle

growth: animals with access to shade and shelter spend less energy warming and cooling themselves, and a shelterbelt carbon crop can provide steady income even during drought. “We welcome the appointment of former Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb as Chair. “Carbon offsets are a huge opportunity for farmers to diversify into

Property of the Week PRODUCTIVE RIVERFRONT FARM - $2,300,000 Situated on the banks of the mighty Clarence River, between the Add a little bit of body text villages of Ulmarra and Cowper, this 50 acre (approx) property comprises some of the most productive 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.

drought-resistant income whilst increasing farm productivity. It’s also important to remember the main game is to reduce carbon emissions at the source to drive deep emissions reductions this decade and protect our farming families.” Farmers for Climate Action represents 7000 farmers asking for economy wide emissions reduction.

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Special permit granted for flood-affected beekeepers Beekeepers in floodaffected areas have been granted special permission for the movement of honeybees and hives as a result of potential flooding as an East Coast low impacts the NSW Government’s response to Varroa mite detections. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Acting Chief Plant Protection Officer, Chris Anderson, said a group permit has been issued today allowing the movement of honeybees and hives to a higher location on the same premises but only if that premises is in a flood watch area. The new group permit comes as Varroa mite has been detected at a further four premises today. “While we are not concerned about Varroa mite spreading through flood waters, the concern

is that the adverse weather will impact our ability to access some locations where hives are if they are in flood-affected areas,” Mr Anderson said. “Field crews will continue surveillance work in safer locations until the threat passes and we will continue to euthanise the hives and secure them so the risk is taken care off. The actual disposal can happen later. “The situation is incredibly difficult as the NSW Government aims to eradicate varroa mite in NSW, while again potentially dealing with devastating floodwaters. ”Flood waters will not create any significant increased risk, however we are permitting beekeepers to move honeybees away from flood waters so as not to put additional stress on emergency resources at this time.”

If the honeybees and hives cannot be relocated to a safe location within the same premises because the entire premises is at risk of flooding, beekeepers who are in affected areas may move their hives to a higher location but only within the emergency zone that they are currently in. A beekeeper in a flood watch area must not

transport honeybees or hives out of or through another emergency zone at any time. After the hives have been moved under this Permit, they cannot be moved back to the original location. Four additional infested premises have been detected at Somersby, Tamago and Mayfield East. All infested premises identified so far are epidemiologically

linked to earlier cases, which has resulted in a slightly enlarged emergency zone. “As the NSW Government is continuing to be assisted by the apiary industry, Local Land Services, NSW Police, Rural Fire Service and the wider community as part of the mammoth effort to arrest the spread of the threat, all people who have acquired honeybees (including queen bees, nucleus hives and hives with honeybees) from within an emergency zone, especially the Newcastle area, are being urged to report them using the form on our website to help ensure business continuity for the bee industry,” Mr Anderson said. “Community reporting will hopefully help us facilitate and free up the movement of honeybees

in the rest of NSW, especially around almond pollination. In addition, eradication and destruction plans continue to be assessed and evolve, to determine the best way to eradicate the mite. Unfortunately, it is necessary to euthanise honeybee colonies in the eradication zones and destroy internal hive equipment such as brood and honey frames. The State Control Centre has completed a risk assessment on options to decontaminate external equipment such as hive boxes, pallets and straps as well as metal ware, so they can be retained by beekeepers. The response plan has been updated so equipment will only be destroyed when a risk assessment deems it necessary.

On demand services go permanent All seven of the NSW Government’s remaining On Demand pilot services in rural and regional NSW will be made permanent from 1 July 2022 providing communities with more transport options. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the announcement was a major win for regional NSW commuters who will have improved connections to transport hubs, shopping centres and other townships. “We have been trialling the On Demand pilots over the past three years

with more than 1.1 million trips taken by customers to date,” Mr Farraway said. “On Demand means people can access public transport close to home to get them to appointments in a more flexible and convenient way, which is important living in regional areas. “The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by strengthening public transport services ensuring they’re better and closer to home.” Member for Albury Justin Clancy said he welcomed the news that

the Burrumbuttock and Holbrook On Demand services were here to stay. “The Pilot has been immensely popular in these areas. Since the trial began in 2019, 27,600 trips have been taken by customers,” said Mr Clancy. “Regional Buses do a wonderful job in running the services, connecting Burrumbuttock, Walla Walla and Jindera to Albury, and Holbrook to Albury and Wagga Wagga. “It’s great that the NSW Government is continually exploring new and innovative ways to

provide public transport options that meet the community’s needs in the region.” Regional Buses will be upgrading its fleet later this year and two new buses will replace the existing On Demand vehicles. Seven On Demand services will continue in the following locations: • LiveBetter On Demand, in the Far West (run by LiveBetter Services) - Ivanhoe to Hay and Collarenbri to Narrabri • B-ConX On Demand, in the Northern Rivers (run by Northern Rivers

Buslines) - Alstonville/ Wollongbar and Chilcotts Grass/Goonellabah to Ballina and Lismore • Woopi Connect On Demand, in the northern beaches of Coffs Harbour (run by Forest CDC) Zone 1: Woolgoolga, Safety Beach, Mullaway, and, Zone 2: Arrawarra Headland, Arrawarra, Corindi Beach, Red Rock • Flexibus On Demand, in the Sapphire Coast (run by Sapphire Coast Buslines) Three services: Bega, Merimbula, Pambula, Tura Beach and Eden • Rixons On Demand, in the South Coast to

Canberra (run by Rixons Buses) - Between Milton and Tuross Head to Canberra via Batemans Bay • Regional Buses On Demand, in the Riverina region (run by Regional Buses) - Burrumbuttock, Walla Walla, Jindera to Albury • Regional Buses On Demand, in the Riverina region (run by Regional Buses) - Holbrook to Albury, Holbrook to Wagga Wagga, Henty to Albury

Global markets update ANDREW COX ALMA In March, MLA’s international market leaders were able to come together face-to-face in Australia for the first time in over three years. Key on the agenda was improving consistency and collaboration across our 16 offshore locations, and ultimately for this financial year and beyond we will have only four large, global and scalable

projects across the whole team. These include: market access, including the technical and economic access activities MLA conducts; target, which brings together key account and supply chain targeted activities; Aussie Meat Academy, which brings together MLA’s work completed offshore; and country of origin brand building.

Lambassador program Lambassador is an excellent example of the benefits of taking a global and scalable approach to the way the MLA international team works. Starting in Japan in 2015 and spreading to Korea and South-East Asia, Lambassador was recently launched globally in Melbourne. It was launched with 27 food industry professionals from 10 countries who came together to learn

more about the Australian red meat and livestock industry, share ideas and build their own food knowledge. This scale and MLA’s ability to execute across numerous markets is what attracts investment support from the likes of Global Victoria. The launch in Melbourne is just the beginning, MLA now has a global network of passionate advocates for Australian lamb.

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RAS Foundation backs regional students in their education endeavours Investing in the next generation of bright young minds, the RAS Foundation (RASF) has today announced the recipients of its 2022 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships. Designed to financially support rural and regional students, studying at university, college or TAFE, the scholarships are aimed at students who are passionate about applying their knowledge and skills within regional communities. Sixty-nine students have been selected for this year’s Scholarship programs, with four representing the Northern Rivers and Mid-north Coast regions. RASF Manager, Cecilia Logan, said the Foundation is proud to support recipients in pursuing their dream careers. “For many regional students, higher education requires them to move away from their homes and families, which can be both emotionally and financially difficult,” Mrs Logan said. “The Rural scholarship program aims to make this transition easier by assisting with accommodation and education related costs and allowing students to concentrate on their studies without additional financial stress.” “This year’s recipients have demonstrated a strong desire to give back to country NSW, and we are delighted to play a role in helping them achieve their goals.” RASF Rural Scholarship recipients will receive financial grants of $6000 for full-time study, or $3000 for part-time study, made possible with the assistance of generous donors. Since 2007, the RAS Foundation (RASF) has invested over $7.1 million into country NSW through its education and community grant programs. Over 700 scholarships have been

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Bachelor of Dental Science I was born in Tamworth and raised on my family’s second generation sheep and cattle property just west of Barraba before moving east of Lismore to a cattle and pecan farm. My rural upbringing has made me determined to play a positive role in providing health services to those living outside of large cities. Studying for my Bachelor of Dental Science at Charles Sturt University I am hopeful my career choice will allow me to play a role in addressing the shortfall in access to and quality of healthcare in rural, regional and remote communities. Scholarship donated by: Mogul Brahman Stud

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) I grew up on the family beef cattle station at Fine Flower and although I am not following the farming path I do want to stay in a regional community. I am in the third year of my Bachelor of Secondary Education, and I am looking forward to playing a role supporting rural and regional youth and ensuring they are not disadvantaged and receive positive opportunities at school. I understand the importance of equality in education and how vital it is that teachers engage with regional and remote students. Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown

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Bachelor of Public Policy and Bachelor International Relations I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Public Policy and International Relations at the Australian National University, and I hope to use my degree to advocate for regional Australia. I grew up in Lismore and understand the importance of local people having a direct involvement in the policy decisions which will affect them. Studying this course will teach me how to recognise pertinent issues, effectively engage and consult with regional communities, design efficient solutions and successfully coordinate appropriate organisations to deliver programs. Scholarship donated by: The Snow Foundation

RASF Rural Scholarship program open July 01, 2022. For further information, please visit www.rasf.org.au.

About the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Foundation: The RAS Foundation is a charitable foundation that encourages educational opportunities and helps build

provided to students across NSW, including targeted scholarships for careers in both regional journalism and the Australian wine industry. Applications for the 2023

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Report into social value of saleyards released

The Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) recently released the results of a research project conducted into the social value of saleyards for rural communities. As the national body for saleyard owners and operators in Australia, ALMA commissioned the report to investigate what the saleyards means to local communities, service providers and stakeholders. While significant research has been conducted into the economic value of saleyards, the social side of sale days and saleyard communities has not been previously explored.

Information for the report was collected on six saleyards, with a total of 152 online surveys and 105 interviews conducted across five states to inform the research. Producers, livestock agents, saleyard staff members, transport operators and local or state government representatives were just some of the participants interviewed as part of the project. According to the report, attending the saleyards is a great way to connect socially, as well as keeping up to date with market trends. Many survey participants noted they

felt socially isolated when they couldn’t attend the saleyards due to COVID-19 restrictions, with this potentially having flow-on effects on personal wellbeing. The report said saleyards also provide a local ‘hub’ to deliver a range of services, such as mental health and drought support. Additionally, saleyards are also noticeably dedicated to giving back to the local community, with many examples of fundraisers and donations observed. This research project will be a valuable tool in future government policy and funding direction.

HELP SHAPE HOW FARMERS ACCESS CRUCIAL CLIMATE INFORMATION AND FORECASTS Producers, the farming community, industry and all areas of Government are invited to participate in an online survey to inform future research to continue to provide timely, easily accessible and reliable climate data by the NSW Government. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Leader Climate Applications and Digital Agriculture Dr Anthony Clark said the $4.3 million Enhanced Drought Information System (EDIS) upgrade led by DPI will continue to provide farms with world-leading weather and climate data to inform business and farm management

decisions during extreme weather and climatic events. “Our climate can be very unpredictable, having gone from drought to floods in the space of just 12-months alone,” Dr Clark said. “We are asking those across primary industries in NSW to provide input via an online survey on what improvements they’d like to see to our state-wide seasonal conditions monitoring and forecasting services.” Dr Clark said during the last drought, DPI’s EDIS played a key role in providing detailed assessment of seasonal conditions for the State’s $20.9 billion strong

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CUTTING RED TAPE FOR WATER LICENCES Applying for water licences is set to be transformed with the NSW Government allocating $14.8 million in the 2022-23 Budget to modernise and improve water licensing and approvals processes. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Government is making life easier for farmers and businesses. “Each year around 10,000 farmers and businesses go through the process of applying for a water licence and the paperwork that comes with it can be time consuming,” Mr Toole said. “This funding will help create a more streamlined

system that will cut red tape, making the process quicker and easier to navigate and cutting down time spent away from the paddock.” Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the NSW Government had listened to the concerns of businesses and communities and would now focus on redesigning inefficient processes. “We understand how important water is, particularly to regional communities, and we want to make life easier for people as they conduct business in NSW,” Mr Anderson said. “Farmers want to be out farming, not filling in

primary industries, including an additional 40,000 users sourcing information during the peak of the drought. “We want input from producers, advisors, policy and decision makers and our crossagency colleagues to continue improving this service,” Dr Clark said. The EDIS upgrade aims to improve drought science and data quality at a farm and regional level, including providing early detection and forecasting of climate extremes. Provide your input to the EDIS development survey now via www. dpi.nsw.gov.au/edissurvey, which closes at the end of July, 2022.

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Keys to farming without a farm As first-generation producers Tim and Hannah Eyes can attest, running a successful, vertically integrated beef business can been done without owning a single hectare – but it takes a bit of creativity and communication to make it work. Based on NSW’s Central Coast, Tim and Hannah lease seven properties in the region for their beef business ‘The Food Farm’, producing grass fed and finished Angus beef that is processed nearby and then sold direct to consumers online as well as through farmer’s markets in Sydney and Gosford. According to Tim, the idea for the couple’s ‘farm without a farm’ business model all started when Tim was operating a contracting company in the region. “I used to have a contracting business, managing and consulting for 36 farms, and that’s where I saw there was underutilised land – in our area, we have mass migration out of the city of people who want to

live on the land but don’t need or want to farm it,” Tim said. “With its proximity to Sydney, the highly productive land and the high rainfall of 1.2m/year, the potential was endless to be able to produce for the local market without having to own land. “It’s all about being able to reach scale by leasing land.” Rising to the challenge While invaluable when it comes to scaling the business, relying solely on agistment for the businesses’ livestock does come with its challenges. “With the high turnover of real estate in the area, it can be daunting not having that certainty,” Tim said. “The personal relationship with agistees can be very rewarding but managing that relationship can also be one of the challenging parts of leasing for many producers.” Having agisted land for The Food Farm since 2016, Tim and Hannah have found that being deliberate in their

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“With the high turnover of real estate in the area, it can be daunting not having that certainty.” “It’s all about setting really clear boundaries and expectations,” Tim said. “You also need to constantly revisit the terms to make sure everyone’s happy.” “That way, when there’s a problem, everyone at the table’s prepared for it, rather than it being out of the blue.” Being aware of the temporary nature of agistment and planning accordingly is another crucial step Tim and

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Enhanced trade on the horizon for Australian sheepmeat In May, the Australian sheepmeat industry welcomed the signing of the AustraliaIndia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AIECTA) by former Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan and Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Priyush Goyal. The agreement eliminates the current 30% import tariff levied on Australian sheepmeat on entry into force. Australia has only exported 111 tonnes of sheepmeat to India over the past 5 years, with premium cuts making up the majority of this trade.

“This focus will undoubtedly continue, with Australian sheepmeat helping meet the ongoing import demand in India for quality product servicing 5-star catering and high-end retail segments,” Roger Fletcher, Australian Meat Industry Council Board Director / Fletcher International Exports said. “The agreement fits well with Australia’s diversified portfolio of export markets, whereby our industry carefully matches specific cuts with market segments and cuisines. “The removal of the

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some of the demand in India for high quality sheepmeat” Bonnie Skinner Sheep Producers Australia CEO said. “The Australian lamb industry has a long history of producing safe, quality lamb for customers around the world. Securing this agreement signals a new chapter in our bilateral relations and an opportunity for us to work collaboratively for years to come.” AI-ECTA reflects the commitment by Australia and India to pursuing trade reform. The Australian red meat sector

now looks forward to working with both Governments on not only securing timely entry into force of the deal – but, importantly, seeking additional benefits via completion of the envisaged comprehensive agreement which is currently under negotiation. The industry would like to acknowledge and thank Trade Minister Dan Tehan, Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Priyush Goyal and their respective negotiating teams for their tireless work in achieving this outcome.

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NEW WATER ALLOCATIONS REFLECT RECORD RAINFALL IN RECENT MONTHS The opening water allocations for NSW licenced water users reflect the significant turnaround from drought conditions to an abundance of water across the state. Director of Water Planning Implementation, Allan Raine, said the start of the new water year saw greatly improved storage levels, with storages almost at maximum capacity across the NSW operated rural dams. “The first allocations for the new water year are exceptional across inland NSW, resulting in greater water security for regional towns and critical needs, as well as improved levels of water availability for general security water users,” Mr Raine said. “Our coastal catchments are mostly fully allocated from the start of the 2022/23 water year. “With continued rainfall and water flowing into catchments, combined with good soil moisture for

winter cropping, water availability across the entire Murray-Darling Basin is fantastic for the start of the 2022/23 water year. “Storage levels for WaterNSW operated dams, excluding the Snowy Hydro, total about 17,300 gigalitres, which is 97 per cent of active storage capacity. This is 35 per cent higher than this time last year. “Many parts of the NSW coast experienced heavy rainfall during the early part of 2022, with some coastal catchments experiencing record flooding in March.” Mr Raine said that west of the range, substantial flows into the Basin and down the Barwon-Darling river system have resulted in large volumes of water arriving at the Menindee Lakes, transforming Far Western NSW. “The Menindee system is currently surcharged to 110 per cent full, holding around 1,900 gigalitres. This is enough to provide over

18 months security of water supply for all high priority needs in the Lower Darling including a full (100 per cent) general security allocation for the 2022/23 water year.” The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a good chance of exceeding median rainfall conditions in coming months from July through to September. Days are likely to be cooler than average for most of the state during July to September, while nights are likely to be warmer than average across the state during this period. “We will continue to monitor conditions closely so that we can make announcements regarding changes to water availability and outlooks to keep the water users and the community informed,” Mr Raine said. Additional information can be found on the department’s website: www.industry.nsw.gov. au/water

Extreme fire weather days in Australia have doubled

Extreme fire weather days have increased in Australia by 56 per cent over the last four decades, according to new research from an international team of scientists, including CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. The results show that the fire season length across Australia has increased by 27 additional days over the last 41 years (19792019). CSIRO researcher, Dr Pep Canadell, said an increase in fire weather trends translated to an increase in the number of Australian bushfires. “Australia has always experienced extreme bushfires, but the Black Summer of 2019/2020 highlighted an increasing trend in fire activity,” Dr Canadell said.

“These new findings show that the whole of Australia has seen an increase in extreme fire weather events and extreme fire days over the last four decades.” While the Australian fire season has increased by 20 per cent over the last 40 years, globally, the average increase was found to be 27 per cent. The frequency of days with extreme fire weather globally averaged a 54 per cent increase over the same 40-year period, compared to Australia’s increase of 56 per cent. The length of the fire season increases has been particularly pronounced in western North America, Amazonia and the Mediterranean. “Fire weather has risen significantly in most

regions around the world since the 1980s, primarily due to the impacts of climate change,” Dr Canadell said. “Australia’s highly variable fire weather conditions contribute to annual variability in fire activity, however, we are seeing over time a clear increase in the fire season and fire weather trend. Long-term climate change is driving the increasing trends. Under future climate change scenarios, an increase in global mean temperatures from 1.5C to 4C by 2100 could result in the fire season length extending from 11 to 36 additional days (11% to 37%) compared to current conditions.

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on the South Coast. This brings the total spent by FCNSW on fines and legal costs in the past month alone to $530,600. This figure rises to $684,700 when other fines and costs accrued by Forestry Corp since April

2020 are added. “Forestry Corp is running at a multi-million-dollar loss, subsidised by the tax-payer,” Nature Conservation Council Chief Executive Chris Gambian said. “The public are now also

bearing the brunt of paying fines for the illegal logging they have committed. We cannot continue subsidising the trashing of our public forests. “Forestry Corp is behaving like an outlaw organisation, not a

government agency entrusted with managing 2 million hectares of public forests. The government must establish a comprehensive independent review of Forestry Corporation to ensure it acts lawfully.”

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BUDGET DELIVERS HEALTH BUILDING BOOM FOR RURAL NSW Regional and rural New South Wales will benefit from more than $3.0 billion in health infrastructure spend over the next four years. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the significant investment in health capital works in the 2022-23 NSW Budget would deliver better health facilities for patients and their families, more jobs, and improved working environments for doctors, nurses and support staff. “This investment will ensure more of our regional communities in New South Wales can be cared for closer to home in new and upgraded health facilities, a win-win for patients and our highly valued health staff,” Mr Toole said. “Importantly, at least 90 of the more than 130 health capital works projects under way in New South Wales are in rural and regional area. This record funding will mean we can turn the shovel on even more new works in coming months.” The 2022-23 NSW Budget includes funding for two new major redevelopments at Grafton Base Hospital and Bathurst Hospital. This funding is in addition to other major works announced previously as part of the $500 million investment into regional health services including

redevelopments or upgrades in Cessnock, Temora, Albury, Finley, Maitland, Batemans Bay, Forster-Tuncurry and Broken Hill. Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said the NSW Government was committed to ensuring the millions of patients cared for in hospitals and communities each year would have the best experience possible. “Whether you’re in up in the Tweed or down in Eurobodalla, in Finley or in Grafton, at Wentworth or Goulburn, the NSW Government is building better health services for your community,” Mrs Taylor said. The 2022-23 NSW Budget will continue major capital investment in regional and rural areas including: • Additional funding of $60 million for clinical service enhancement at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, bringing the total investment to $260 million • Additional funding of $40 million for Cowra Hospital, bringing the total investment to $110.2 million • Additional funding of $30 million for Glen Innes Hospital, bringing the total investment to $50 million • $282.4 million in 2022-23 to continue the record health infrastructure investment in Coffs Harbour, Cooma, Deniliquin,

Dubbo, Goulburn, Griffith, Gunnedah, John Hunter, Leeton, Lismore, Manning, Moree, Muswellbrook, Shoalhaven, Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Wentworth, and Wyong hospitals • $299.4 million to continue building and finalising new hospitals at Maitland, Shellharbour and Tweed • $3.6 million towards the ongoing delivery of the $296.5 million Multipurpose Services (MPS) Program to provide a range of health and aged-care services for communities in small and remote rural areas • $68.1 million in 2021-22 to continue the $232.1 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program (Stages 1 and 2) • The continued delivery of six hospital car parks at Dubbo, Maitland, Port Macquarie, Shellharbour, Tweed and Wagga Wagga hospitals NSW Health is also investing $75.3 million to deliver modern, sustainable accommodation for health workers close to health facilities in the Hunter New England, Western NSW, Murrumbidgee, Southern NSW and Far West Local Health Districts.

PROFILE: WAKEFIELD

Wakefield sires are helping clients top weaner sales, meet the feedlot/ Jap ox market, and breed hardy, functional, fertile females. The Wollomombi stud is currently running about 150 registered Angus cows and 300 registered Charolais cows. Greg and Jenny Frizell have built the herd with large-scale artificial insemination and Embryo Transfer programs. This year’s sale includes 50 Charolais and 30 Angus bulls, which is an increase on previous sale numbers offered. The vendors are proud of the quality of this year’s line-up and expect the extra numbers on offer will allow good competition without breaking the bank. This year’s sale will feature 10 high quality registered Charolais females with show potential heifers included. Among the Charolais genetics in Wakefield’s August 12 sale are homebred sires Wakefield Lorax L982E, Wakefield Masquerade M152E, and calving ease Charolais bull Wakefield Noble N511E. AI sires include Venturon Maximum Impact and Canadian sire Elder’s Blackjack, who won the Charolais bull Champion of the World competition

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and Jap ox markets. “The Wakefield herd has been recording calf birth weights for a long time and a lot of herds on the coast are using higher calving ease Wakefield Charolais bulls on Brahman infused heifers very successfully producing a better quality first calf, simplifying their breeding programs and producing larger runs of “same type” weaners.” Mr Frizell said. The Wakefield herd prides itself on their cow lines in both the Charolais and Angus so clients can select the next generation of females with confidence if it suits their breeding program. The bulls are vaccinated with 8 in 1, Leptoshield, Vibrio, Pestigard, BEF and are tested negative for Pesti virus. They are semen tested and we guarantee them to be in working order. We’d like to invite people to inspect our sale bulls by appointment prior to the sale and help them with their choice. The sale will be on farm at Wakefield at 1pm and online with Elite Livestock Auctions. There is a complimentary lunch and don’t forget to ask us about our freight arrangement.

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42 RURAL NEWS

PROFILE: TYCOLAH Tycolah Taree, pictured, is typical of the type we breed at Tycolah. Tycolah Taree was Junior Champion at Sydney Royal this year this year. His Sire Tycolah Queescliff N029 was Senior and Grand Champion bull at the Sydney Royal in 2019 and went on to represent Australia in PJ Budler’s Hereford Champion of the World where he won a Bronze medallion. Tycolah Taree is one of ten sons of Queenscliff in this year’s Tycolah 21st Annual Sale. There will be 40 bulls (25 rising two olds and 15 yearlings 15-17months of ageI in this years sale plus 11 unjoined select yearling heifers. Included in the heifers are two outstanding show heifers. The top heifer Tycolah Pacette being by Queenscliff who teamed up with Tycolah Taree

& Tyucolah Universe (retained in the stud) to win the coveted RAS Sires Progeny Group. Type and temperament

have always been number one in selection points at Tycolah. WE believe cattle with the right skin & hair type

potential buyers to our sale on Friday 22nd July at 1pm and we are happy to show you our cattle and discuss our breeding

on good bone will adapt to the various challenges of the harsh Australian environment. We welcome visitors &

program. Tycolah Taree recently won the Land Sire Shootout British Breed section.

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MONDAY, July 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mum. (Ml, R) 1.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 3.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.45 Think Tank. (R) 4.45 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.05 Small Business Secrets NAIDOC Special. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hidden Family Secrets. (2018, PGav, R) 2.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 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. (PG, 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. (PGa, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Leeton, NSW. (Return) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Neighbours: End Of The Road. 10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Q+A. (R) 11.40 Total Control. (Mlv, 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 Saving Lives At Sea. (M) 8.40 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (M) 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Black Sands. (Mals) 12.00 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Madv, R) 1.45 In Therapy. (PGa, R) 2.45 Outlander. (MA15+a, R) 3.45 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 4.35 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ahv, 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. (PGas) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.55 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The members of the 126 spring into action when a surprise military homecoming erupts into chaos. Owen is left responsible for taking care of a talkative pet. Tommy goes on her first date since Charles’s passing. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Blacklist. (Madv) 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) 9.40 Emergency. (Return, Mm) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 100% Footy. (M) 12.00 Manifest. (Mmv) 12.50 Hello SA. (PG) 1.10 9Honey: Queen Elizabeth. (PG) 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. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Shannon Bennett is back for the semi-final. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls) Performances by musical comedy megastars. 11.00 Jimeoin: Ramble On. (Mls, R) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Odd Squad. 7.10 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.10 Restoration Australia. 10.10 Murder 24/7. 11.10 QI. 11.45 The Games. 12.10am How To Live Younger. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon Border To Border. 12.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Replay. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.45 It’s Suppertime! 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 Taskmaster. 9.25 Kim’s Convenience. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 The Bowls Show. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. Noon Harry And Meghan: The First Tour. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 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 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 World’s Greatest Journeys. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saraband For Dead Lovers. (1948) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Bondi Rescue. 10.00 Cheers. 11.00 MacGyver. 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. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 11. Austrian Grand Prix. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 L.A.’s Finest. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 The Doctors.

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm FriendZSpace. 5.10 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 5.25 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Built To Survive. 7.35 Lost In Oz. 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 Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.50 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.45 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 10.25 Sitting In Limbo. (2020, M) 12.05pm Support The Girls. (2018, M) 1.45 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 3.45 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 5.40 Traffic. (1971, French) 7.30 Mr Stein Goes Online. (2018, M, French) 9.25 Two Of Us. (2019, M, French) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. Aust Rally C’ship. Rally Launceston. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Townsville 500. H’lights. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo 3. (1988, M) 10.40 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 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 Mechanic. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 Young Sheldon. 11.00 Up All Night. 11.30 Raymond. Midnight 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. 1.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Unicorn. 8.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon Friends. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 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 James Corden. 3.30 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 The Context With John Barron. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 The Context With John Barron. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nigella Bites. 3.00 Africa On A Plate. 3.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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 French Odyssey. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Fire. 8.00 Earth Cycle. (Premiere) 8.30 The Hairy Bikers Go North. 9.40 Dine With Me UK. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Power To The People. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 3.00 Jarjums. 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. 6.40 News. 6.50 Land Of Primates. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 I, Sniper. 10.00 Mr Mercedes. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Good Bones. 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 Mega Decks. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Frozen In Time. 9.30 Unsellable Houses. 10.30 Backyard Envy. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored: Encore. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 The Menzies Movies. 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 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

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NBN (8, 80)

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R) 11.00 How To Live Younger. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Split. (Ma, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.45 Think Tank. (R) 4.45 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 9.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG) 11.55 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010, PGalns, R) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The ABC Of. (PG) 8.30 Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography. (PG) 10.00 What Are We Feeding Our Kids? (PGm, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.30 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.45 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) 8.35 Concorde: Secrets Behind The Crash. (PG, R) 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. 1.30 In Therapy. (Mls, R) 2.00 The A Word. (Mas, R) 3.10 Twin. (Mal, R) 4.05 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) Audrey, Shaun and Asher help a teen biohacker whose self-experiments have begun to compromise his health. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Andy Warhol. (MA15+ad, R) A look at the death of Andy Warhol. 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. (Final, PG) The biggest names are invited back. 9.30 To Be Advised. 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. (Final) This season’s winner is crowned, with a $250,000 cash prize as the reward. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 Soccer. Friendly. Manchester United v Liverpool. 1.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R) 3.30 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? 9.00 Blunt Talk. 9.30 Friday Night Dinner. 9.55 Schitt’s Creek. (Final) 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. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Danny’s House. 11.30 Letterkenny. Noon Look Me In The Eye. 2.00 Chasing Famous. 2.50 Counter Space. 3.50 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 Story Of Science Fiction. (Final) 10.20 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 Charles: 50 Years A Prince. 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. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Night My Number Came Up. (1955, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 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 Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Death Sentence. (2007, MA15+) 4.20 I Fish. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Traffic. Continued. (1971, French) 6.50 Chalet Girl. (2011, PG) 8.45 Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 10.20 The Fog. (1980, M) Noon Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 1.50 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 3.25 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 5.25 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 7.30 Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 9.30 Female Agents. (2008, MA15+, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Storage Wars. 12.25 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Wheelburn. 4.30 Motor Racing. ANDRA Drag Racing. Top Doorslammer. 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 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: The Sum Of All Fears. (2002, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Survivor. (2015, M) 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.20am 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. 1.20 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. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 James Corden. 2.30 Late Programs.

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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.15 Four Corners. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 One Plus One. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm May’s Kitchen. 2.30 Cellar Door: NZ. 3.00 Africa On A Plate. 3.30 Loving Gluten Free. 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 French Odyssey. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Fire. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian. 8.30 Rick Stein’s India. 9.40 Dine With Me UK. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Jupurrurla: Man Of Media. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Spirit Talker. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.00 Feeding The Scrum. 9.30 Letterkenny. 10.00 Gomorrah. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Mega Decks. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Backyard Envy. 2.00 Frozen In Time. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Million Dollar Contractor. 4.30 Mega Decks. 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.

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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 13 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 Dinosaur Apocalypse With Sir David Attenborough. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.45 Think Tank. (R) 4.40 Tenable. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.05 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.05 Off Country. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Blast From The Past. (1999, PGlsv, 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 Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. 8.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final) 9.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Final, Mal) 9.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.10 ABC Late News. 10.25 The Business. (R) 10.45 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Madl, R) 11.55 Total Control. (Mal, R) 1.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.30 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 2 of 3. 8.30 Jack The Ripper. (M) Part 1 of 3. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. 1.30 In Therapy. (Mls, R) 2.00 Taken Down. (MA15+as, R) 4.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, 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. (PGa) 7.30 Highway Patrol: Dumb Decisions. (PGdl, R) A look at some drivers’ dumb moments. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fourth set of semi-finalists try to impress the judges and earn a place in the grand final. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R) 12.00 Reckoning. (MA15+alv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.10 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash. 11.10 Travel Guides NZ. (PGl) The guides explore the East Coast. 12.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 1.00 Everything Outdoors. 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 Hello SA. (PG, R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 Five Bedrooms. (Final, Ml) The existence of the house is under threat when a housemate decides to move out. 9.30 Bull. (PGa, R) As New York City is shut down by the pandemic, Bull and the team are forced to adjust to the new normal. 10.30 Good Sam. (Ma) 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 River. 9.40 Talking Heads. 10.25 Everyone’s A Critic. 10.50 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 11.55 Murder 24/7. 12.55am The Games. 1.20 Diary Of An Uber Driver. 1.45 ABC News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Alone. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Letterkenny. Noon Alcatraz: The Search For The Truth. 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! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.35 Shoresy. (Final) 10.10 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 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. 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 Heartbeat. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Geordie. (1955) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 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 Shopping. 2.15 SEAL Team. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver. 5.00 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.30 Mr Stein Goes Online. (2018, M, French) 12.25pm Perfect 10. (2019, M) 1.55 Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 3.30 Traffic. (1971, French) 5.20 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 7.30 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 9.40 In The House. (2012, MA15+, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Jade Fever. 12.30 MOVIE: Batman Forever. (1995, 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: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.00 American Dad! 9.30 Pizza Classics. 10.00 Family Guy. 10.30 American Dad! 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Six Million Dollar Man. 1.00 Buck Rogers. (Premiere) 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: Sully. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE: World Trade Center. (2006, M) Midnight 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.00 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Neighbours: End Of The Road. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Cellar Door: NZ. 3.00 Africa On A Plate. 3.30 Loving Gluten Free. 4.00 Let’s Brunch. 4.30 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking. 5.00 My Market Kitchen. 5.30 Mexican Table. 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 French Odyssey. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari Fire. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 Extreme Food Phobics. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Spirit Talker. 1.30 Karla Grant Presents. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 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 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Planet Expedition. 8.30 Yokayi Footy. 9.25 Ningla A-Na. 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. 2.30 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.

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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 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Nigel Slater’s Middle East. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Gruen. (R) 1.35 The Weekly. (Final, R) 2.05 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 Morning Programs. .05 Make Me A Dealer. (PG) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Small Business Secrets NAIDOC Special. (PG, R) 2.40 French Voyages: Discovery To Australia. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dolphin Tale. (2011, PGal, R) 2.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Clue To Love. (2021, PGa) 1.45 9 Honey: Queen Elizabeth II. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (a, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 2.00 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 News.

6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography. (PG, R) 12.05 Baptiste. (Malv, R) 1.00 Total Control. (Mal, R) 2.55 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG) 8.20 Stacey Dooley: Inside The Convent. (R) 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. 2.00 In Therapy. (Mas, R) 2.25 Vikings. (MA15+v, R) 4.05 Huang’s World. (Malw, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan 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. (PGav) 8.30 Conjoined Twins. (PGa, R) Explores the world of conjoined twins, discovering how families cope with the extraordinary circumstance of being parents to the rarest of babies, one of every 200,000 live births. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 12.00 MOVIE: Running Home. (1999, Mv, R) Claudia Christian. 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (Ml, R) 9.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.50 Cold Case: New Leads Wanted. (Mad, 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. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell? (Mals) investigates how educated socialite and heiress-turned sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell preyed on young women after becoming entangled with convicted abuser Jeffrey Epstein. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.50 The Project. (R) 12.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 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. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final) 10.05 QI. 10.40 Mock The Week. 11.10 Doctor Who. 11.55 Live At The Apollo. 12.45am Would I Lie To You? 1.45 The Games. 2.10 Black Mirror. (Final) 3.20 ABC News Update. 3.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Wellington Paranormal. Noon Devoured. 12.45 One Armed Chef. 1.35 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. 8.35 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.30 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 10.25 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 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 My Italian Family. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Cabby. (1963, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 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. 5.30 MacGyver. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 Soccer. Queensland Champions Cup. Brisbane Roar v Leeds United. 10.00 Bull. 11.00 SEAL Team. 1am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.40 The ABCs Of Love. (2020, M, French) 12.20pm Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 2.15 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 4.20 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 5.50 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 7.30 Bye Bye Morons. (2020, M, French) 9.10 Between Two Worlds. (2021, French) 11.10 Late Programs.

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Temporary visa rebound points to chronic summer of pressure on accommodation Temporary entrants return A rapid rebound in Australia’s temporary visa holders points to chronic pressure on accommodation by the end of the coming summer, according to Pete Wargent, cofounder of Australia’s first national network of buyer’s agents, BuyersBuyers. Mr Wargent said, “there was an unprecedented collapse in the number of temporary entrants visa holders in Australia through the pandemic, falling by more than ¾ million from 2.41 million in 2019 to 1.64 million.” “Yet paradoxically, we’ve ended up with a shortage of rental properties as renters have eschewed living in share houses, and as a potent combination of stimulus payments and lockdowns encouraged a surge in household formation, particularly for first-time renters.” “Many residents of high-rise buildings found the COVID restrictions to be highly impractical since there were restrictions on how many residents could use the lift facilities at any one time. And this encouraged a rapid shift away from high-rise living, particularly away from the CBDs and their immediate environs.” “It’s true that some of these trends will reverse as COVID restrictions are lifted in full, but the reversal will be more than offset by the huge pent-up demand for

both permanent and temporary visas in order to come to Australia” Mr Wargent said. Summer surge expected BuyersBuyers CEO Doron Peleg said that the rebound in temporary entrants visa holders will be very robust in the second half of 2022. Mr Peleg said, “by the end of May, the number of temporary entrants visa holders had already bounced hard by more than ¼ million to around 1.9 million, and this is likely to ramp up significantly when the summer months come around.” “To date there has been

a strong recovery in the number of visas for international students, but visitor visas remain well down on their normal levels.” “Typically, the student visa numbers drop away at the end of term times towards the end of the calendar year, but we also expect to see a stronger ramp up in the number of visitors to Australia in the warmer summer months of the year.” “The summer season tends to be a strong drawcard for permanent migrants to Australia too, with student numbers also resurgent after the turn of the new year. It

wouldn’t be uncommon for the resident population to increase by more than 100,000 in the first quarter of the calendar year”. “We believe there may be some short-term respite for property market pressures, given that many Australians are currently heading overseas for the European summer, with most residents having been denied that opportunity for two years. However, we believe that chronic rental market pressures will become increasingly evident, especially through the traditionally busy January to March

period in the new year” Mr Peleg said. Short-stay rentals distorting markets BuyersBuyers co-founder Pete Wargent said that the dynamics of the rental market have changed through the pandemic, and the pressures on accommodation may manifest themselves differently over the coming nine months. Mr Wargent said, “we’re likely to see a recovery in the use of share houses again, and CBD apartments are gradually refilling after the very high rates of vacancy we saw through

the pandemic. Short-term visitors will put pressure on the capacity of hotels, some of which have been struggling with staff and skills shortages.” “A different factor in the residential rental markets of today is the new proliferation of Airbnb and other shortstay rentals, which have played a significant role in depleting the available rental stock.” “While numbers are fluid, it is estimated that there are more than 100,000 short-stay rental properties in Australia, overwhelmingly comprising entire homes rather than individual rooms. The impacts vary around the country due to differing caps and restrictions. But the net effect is that more landlords offering shortstay options equates to less rental stock being made available for the wider residential market.” “Overall, the coming summer months are likely to see a surge in travel itineraries bound for Australia from both temporary visitors and permanent migrants, following a period when rental vacancies have already slumped to 16-year lows. There’s likely to be chronic pressure to absorb the surge in demand by early 2023, especially given that most new arrivals into Australia tend to be renters” Mr Wargent said.

Why mentoring matters KATRINA CREER It is an intensely competitive business, but the real estate industry can also be one of the most nurturing. Sharing knowledge and experience - through mentoring - helps to foster professional development and leadership skills. Its importance has been recognised by the REINSW which

is currently in the process of developing a mentoring and coaching program. It will be aimed at those new to the industry, as well as existing agents with industry experience. Taking time out to spend with the next generation of agents and property managers, not only benefits individual offices but the overall industry. While it can be difficult to fit into

already hectic schedules, most mentors discover that working with rising talent can be hugely rewarding. And for those just starting out, finding the right person willing to coach them through those early years can put them on the path to success. Do you need a mentor? As a young agent, Ewan Morton immersed himself in articles in

his quest to improve his property career. It wasn’t until he attended his first real estate conference a few years later that he realised he had been missing out on vital mentoring from his peers. “I just didn’t know that there were people out there willing to help me,” Mr Morton said. “I found mentors in people who could inspire me and whom I could

ask questions - so I went from doing nothing for five years – to really being quite invested in it.’ Now a successful agent, Mr Morton often speaks at events and never hesitates to help those who approach him afterwards for a chat. He also encourages other industry leaders to be involved in mentoring, saying it is both rewarding and

energising. His advice for young agents is to attend conferences and seek out speakers who resonate with them. “Successful people know how very difficult it is to make it and in many cases are grateful to someone who helped them, so often they are willing to pay it back with some mentoring,” said Mr Morton.

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Henry V by William Shakespeare National Theatre Live Screening presented by Byron Theatre WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 11am BOOK NOW: www. byrontheatre.com Full $28 | Concession $25 | Student U18 $20 | Group of 4 10 $22.50 Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.

Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war. Captured live from the Donmar Warehouse in London, this exciting modern production directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi) explores what it means to be English and our relationship to Europe, asking: do we ever get the leaders we deserve?

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Noumenal Imaginary – Landscapes of the inner world | Michael Chapus In this series of abstract paintings, Michael Chapus asks the question: How could inner workings of the body be expressed visually? This question arose during a visit to the hospital, while observing the electro cardiogram displaying the vital signs in slow moving waves. Those fleeting images, being electronic impulses without representable form, non-phenomenal or noumenal, can only be grasped with the faculties of the mind.

Renew | Mary Dorahy While walking and running, Mary observes landscapes where destruction is followed by renewal. She conveys ideas of resilience, defiance and renewal by reviving unfinished artworks and infusing them with new meaning. Grace Cruise Memorial Exhibition | BACCI Presented by the members of the Ballina Arts & Crafts Centre Incorporated (BACCI), this exhibition is a tribute to Grace Cruice and her vision showcasing the best works created by BACCI members over the past 12 months. All exhibitions open until Sunday, 21 August 2022. The official exhibition launch will be held 5.30 – 7.30pm, Thursday, 7 July.

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Common Nonsense | SCU Graduate Award 2021 | Max Taylor Common Nonsense aims to explore political, ecological, and societal turmoil in the age of late neoliberalism. Max paints on recycled and upcycled substrates to present humorous and sometimes absurd interpretations of contemporary

issues. Being heavily impacted by recent catastrophic flooding in his home and studio in South Lismore, Max’s artistic and critical focus on ecology and current global socioeconomic paradigms has only been galvanised.

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July 7 2022

50 TRAVEL

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!

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Sleep soundly in the Western Australia capital at a cache of new hotels, from the Parmelia Hilton (a 20min walk from the sprawling Kings Park) to the Ritz-Carlton along the Swan River – reserve a table at Hearth Restaurant for a culinary journey around the state. Nearby Acqua e Sale dishes up some of the best

pizza and pasta this side of Italy, while Fleur, set in heritage-listed The Royal Hotel, offers a refined, Japanese-inspired degustation. When the ocean calls, Coogee Common restaurant, bar and gardens responds with thoughtful seasonal dishes (the venue also offers garden tours). And just a few streets back from the waves in beachside

Scarborough, Skol nods to Scandinavia, from the design to the cocktails. Jump on the train to the port of Fremantle to stroll through Walyalup Koort, a renewal of the Kings Square precinct that’s now home to a laneway of hawker-style eateries and the retail emporium FOMO.

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TRAVEL 51

Room with a view Quality accommodation is paired with spectacular views at an ever-expanding array of memorable Australian stays. From admiring the Great Barrier Reef from your bed to nodding off above a sea of twinkling city lights, and from new openings to classic favourites, here are just a few epic rooms with a view that can be booked around the country. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, NSW The koalas at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo have long enjoyed picture-perfect Sydney Harbour views. Now you can join them with a night at an eco-retreat in the heart of the zoo. The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga has harbour-view, animal-view, bushland rooms and treetop suites to choose from, with guided wildlife tours included in your stay. Kimo Estate, NSW With sweeping views over the River in a countryside from your wood-fired hot tub, the Eco Huts at Kimo Estate offer an unforgettable off-grid stay just a 10-minute drive from the small town of Gundagai and less than two hours west of Canberra. The 2800 hectare sheep and cattle property’s renovated shearers quarters and cottages offer atmospheric accommodation options that allow travellers to get off the grid. Banubanu, NT On remote Bremer Island is East Arnhem Land, Banubanu Beach Retreat welcomes just 12 guests at a time. Reached by two short flights from Darwin, the eco-sensitive

glamping retreat is operated in partnership with local Yolngu people. Come to learn about the rich local Aboriginal culture, go turtle and birdwatching, or just soak up the sublime views of the Arafura Sea. Longitude 131°, NT At Longitude 131° you can stay in a luxury safaristyle tented pavilion with uninterrupted views of Uluru after a day out exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Top off your day with a bush medicine-inspired spa ritual before enjoying dinner under the stars at this iconic stay in the Red Centre. Wander at the Overflow 1895, Qld Enjoy country walks and winery visits by day before gazing up at the Milky Way ay night in one of five secluded WanderPods overlooking serene Lake Wyaralong in the Scenic Rim region, a 1.5-hour drive from Brisbane and Gold Coast airports. Within walking distance to The Overflow Estate 1895 winery, Wander at the Overflow 1895 welcomed its first guests in December 2021.

Reefsuites, Qld The first underwater hotel on the Great Barrier Reef, Reefsuites invites guests to enjoy sundowners and dinner on the pontoon moored alongside Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. Offering remarkable floorto-ceiling views of the underwater ecosystem from your bed, there’s nothing quite like a night at the Reefsuites. Crowne Plaza, SA The stylish rooms at the new Crowne Plaza Adelaide, the tallest hotel in South Australia, look out over the city towards the picturesque Adelaide Hills. The 10th-floor pool deck and bar offer equally superb views. You’ll also find Adelaide’s highest restaurant, Koomo, up here. The Keep, Tas Feel on top of the world at The Keep, where you perch on a rocky outcrop that soars 650 metres above the northern Tasmania landscape providing 360-degree views of forests and coastline. A two-hour drive from Launceston, this blissfully remote new retreat for two includes a stone outdoor bath for two where you can watch shooting stars as you soak under the night sky. Sky Pods, Vic Around three hours from Melbourne on one of Australia’s top driving routes, the Great Ocean Road, Cape

Otway’s Sky Pods boast uninterrupted wild coastal views from your comfortably soft adjustable bed. The off-grid eco-accommodation includes a projector screen for movie nights, and a cast-iron fireplace along with climate control. Samphire Rottnest, WA A visit to Western Australia wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Rottnest Island to see its adorable quokkas. Located just 19km off the coast of Perth, the island is now home to a new luxury resort, Samphire Rottnest. Meet the quokkas (a small marsupial the size of a house cat), swim in the lagoon-like pool and breathe in the ocean air and views from your private balcony. Airstream Hotel, Vic Wake up in the vineyards in retro luxury style in a shiny silver Airstream. Located on the Mitchelton Estate winery on the banks of the Goulburn River, just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the Airstream Hotel features seven of the aluminium campers. Sample award-winning wines at the cellar door before retiring to your Airstream’s deck to watch the sunset. Redbrow Garden, ACT Just 30 minutes’ drive from Canberra, Redbrow Garden is a lakeside escape made for wine and wildlife lovers.

The guesthouse has four suites with views over the surrounding lake, gardens and wildlife refuge. With some of the region’s acclaimed cool-climate wineries within walking distance, there’s no need to draw straws to choose a designated driver. El Questro, WA In the vast wilderness of Western Australia’s East Kimberley region, El Questro Homestead looks out over the Chamberlain Gorge from the top of rugged burntorange cliffs. While every room is unforgettable, in the Chamberlain Suite you’ll be able to catch the sunrise-tosunset magic from your private wrap-around verandah and indoor/outdoor bathtub – with room for two. Swell Lodge, External Territories A 3.5-hour flight from Perth, Christmas Island’s dramatic limestone cliffs offer some of Australia’s wildest coastal views. At the cliffside Swell Lodge in Christmas Island National Park, you can watch dive-bombing seabirds from your bed in one of the lodge’s two glass-fronted eco chalets. Come evening, enjoy a stellar Indian Ocean sunset while your private chef prepares a delicious mela on your deck.

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July 7 2022

52 MOTORING NEWS

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WINE 55

Grape Expectations by Max Crus

The prescience of unprecedented precedence “The use of the word unprecedented is unprecedented”, The Big R proclaimed loudly, snickering at his cleverness and we all laughed. Well, we would have laughed if we hadn’t all been so heartily sick of the word unprecedented and happy to never hear its utterance again, with even the use of the sharpest wit and humour insufficient to quell the aural jar. Perhaps we would have laughed too, if we hadn’t heard the joke already at which time we had also thought of it, but weighed up that it wasn’t that funny. A point which we immediately regretted when the person who was brave enough to voice it met with much mirth and merriment for their perspicacious pun. Yes, the word ‘unprecedented’ has

Sandalford Swan Valley ‘1840’ Cabernet Merlot 2018, $50. (Bottle No. 0809). Very WA, very cabernet, well, what else could it be? So sensible, you could imagine school principals loving it. 9.3/10.

become the most frequently used in the English language, and possibly other languages too, although as I cannot speak Spanish, maybe ‘sin precedente’ is a hit too, nor French, so who knows, ‘sans precedent’ might be a thing , and has anyone heard Putin exclaim ‘беспрецедентный’? Anyway, the problem is journalists and media generally are too lazy to get off their bums (or thumbs) and open the nearest thesaurus. Okay, perhaps they have an excuse since Google took over the world’s thesauri and the rapid decline into Americanisation began, but they could at least try, couldn’t they? In illustration, ‘Miraculous’ is one such Google offering, which does rather reveal the religious bent of Americans and Scott

Mount Eyre Vineyards Chardonnay 2020, $53. Solid yet sharp chardonnay, completely unsuitable for coalition cohorts. Try saying that ten times after a couple of glasses next election night. 9.4/10.

Morrison who are happy for such things to the point of ignoring the meaning of the word they are synonymising in the first place. But how about the colourful and classic, ‘heretofore unheard of’? How good is that? Sure you will sound like an actor in an Emily Bronte performance, but you are guaranteed to gain attention, and who wouldn’t agree that the use of words containing ‘tofore’ are far too infrequent this millennia? Theretofore such frequent use of the word unprecedented was, in the words of The Big R, heretofore unheard of. Is that a tautology? ‘Uncommon’ and ‘extraordinary’ don’t really cut it, while ‘unparalleled’ does rather suggest something might be running alongside unprecedented with equal

Mount Eyre Vineyards Three Ponds Hunter Valley Fiano 2021, $33. Fiano is so mainstream now, no-one even jokes about Fionas any more. Faonis and foanis are still fair game however. Good characterful stuff without the burden of having to write home about it. 9.2/10.

claim to the point. ‘Preternatural’ is a lovely word, but people will look at you as if you have two heads when you use it, confusing the term with supernatural or just plain, completely unnatural. Henceforth and heretofore I am happy to move on from unprecedented, please, except that as it happens, the number of wines we reviewed this week is unprecedented, indeed could even be described as anomalous, but you try saying that after tasting 12 wines in a row. Max Crus is a Clarence Valley-based wine writer and Grape Expectations is now in its 26th year of publication. Find out more about Max or sign up for his weekly reviews and musings by visiting maxcrus.com.au

Tahbilk Ngambie Lakes Cane Cut Marsanne 2017, $25.70. There’s a few cane-cut wines out there still, so this isn’t unprecedented. However precedented isn’t really a word, so we can’t use that. Meanwhile this is lovely stuff that has just the right amount of sticky for those who don’t like a lot of sticky. 9.2/10.

Tahbilk Ngambie Lakes Riesling 2021, $20.30. Tahbilk love odd prices that don’t even make sense when you take off the GST, but their riesling makes perfect sense on a summer’s day and is suitably different to mainstream offerings of the grape to make you question “Is this unprecedented”? 9.3/10.

Sandalford Estate Reserve Chardonnay, 2020?? $38. Sharp without being pointy, soft without being fluffy, this is a bit of a baby bear chardonnay, just right, alas without a fairy tale ending…the bottle eventually ran out. Is there a fairy tale where it doesn’t? 9.4/10.

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July 7, 2022

56 BUSINESS

Anchor business grants open Applications are now open for the Large Anchor Business Support Grant Program, to help the Northern Rivers recover from this year’s devastating, widespread floods. Large businesses crucial to the long-term economic prosperity of the region can now apply for their share of the $44.3 million grants package, funded by the Australian Government. The program will provide financial assistance to help businesses that employ more than 200 people get back on their feet quickly, increase resilience to natural disasters and help people return to their jobs. It is a joint initiative of the Australian and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, and comes on top of existing support for

small and medium sized businesses. Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt said supporting the region’s economic recovery is a top

priority. “Large businesses are crucial to the Northern Rivers and employ hundreds of local workers,” Senator Watt said. “When I visited Lismore this month, I

held roundtables with local representatives to discuss the recovery progress. “We want to help local industry get back to business as soon as possible but also help to future-proof them, by

improving resilience to future natural disasters.” Businesses that have been directly impacted by the floods are invited to submit up to three proposals detailing their recovery needs and how they would use funding

in accordance with the program’s objectives. Applications close on 26 July. More is available at: www.nsw. gov.au/regional-nsw or call 1300 679 673 from 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday.

The ATO is cleaning up dirty laundry The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to not engage in ‘asset wash sales’ to artificially increase their losses and reduce gains or expected gains. Wash sales are a form of tax avoidance that the ATO is focussed on this tax time. Wash sales typically involve the disposal of assets such as crypto and shares just before the end of the financial year, where after a

short period of time, the taxpayer reacquires the same or substantially similar assets. This is a wash sale and is done to create a loss to offset against a gain already derived, or expected to be derived, in certain circumstances, in a tax return. A wash sale is different from normal buying and selling of assets because it is undertaken for the artificial purpose of

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to rely on advice you may receive through media, social media, or advertisements. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. The ATO is also reminding tax advisors who may be promoting wash sales or other tax avoidance activities that they may face action from the Tax Practitioners Board.

The home for tradie licences NSW tradies can now spend more time getting on with the job, with the full suite of trade licences now digitised and available in the Service NSW app, making it easier than ever to prove they are qualified when on a work site. Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said about 25,000 physical trade licences are replaced

each year which meant these tradies were unable to easily prove their right to be on a worksite when required for up to two weeks while their card was replaced. “The Digital High Risk Work Licence joins the Digital Qualified Supervisor and Tradesperson Certificates, the Digital Contractor Licence (Individual) and the Digital White Card,” Mr Dominello said.

“The Digital High Risk Work licence is a free, optional addition to the physical card and is available to more than 385,000 licence holders across all 29 classes, including cranes, forklifts and scaffolding. “Digital trade licences in the Service NSW app have multiple features which confirm they are authentic and up-to-date, providing site supervisors with a convenient way to check

a card’s details. This includes an animated NSW Government logo, auto-refreshing date and time, QR code which expires and reloads and a Waratah hologram.” While physical cards are still currently required, the digital licence can take the pressure off tradespeople when they first realise it is missing while they organise for a new card to be replaced.

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TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20 Most things you attempt are likely to turn out well. You have enough energy to successfully complete as many tasks as you want to take on. The only thing you can’t afford to do is to relax and take it easy. It’s important to take advantage of your excess energy and to apply it in a way that is as beneficial as possible, grasp the challenge and make your ideas a reality – both at work and at home. Make sure you are not in any way aggressive – it’s by being friendlier that you’re likely to succeed. Rising energy levels affect your love life and generate a lot of passion. Avoid arguments; the passion you engender could create the opposite of what you desire. Don’t be too impulsive; think carefully before starting a quarrel with your lover. If you’re single; don’t do anything too outrageous, take things slowly, don’t alienate the very person who may be important to you.

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 20

Gemini May 22 - June 23 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. You show signs of being passionate. Don’t overwhelm your lover with fanciful ideas and suggestions. You should use a slower more sensual approach – gently coax them, don’t be too pushy. If you’re single, don’t mix self-confidence with brusqueness. With a more sophisticated approach, you’re more likely to be met with approval. Simply be a little bit more patient!

CANCER JUN 21 - JULY 22

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22 You feel fighting fit, on top form, as you experience vibrant energy running through your body! That’s why it is a great time to tackle any tasks you have put off recently. If you don’t have existing projects, it is a good time to start something new. Prepare yourself in anticipation for something good to happen shortly. It is even possible for you to feel overwhelmed by so many opportunities coming your way. Take advantage of this crucial phase and make the most of it!! Once you’ve got your project off the ground, you meet with approval from others. 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.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 Although you feel confident and ready to make improvements both at work as well as on the home front in ways you have not attempted before. It’s easy for you to lose control and become embroiled in arguments which can cause problems that dent your pride. The maxim to follow is; to think twice before you act and proceed one step at a time with extra caution. Don’t let yourself be so easily provoked, consider situations sensibly before you finally make a decision about the most effective way to proceed. You’re feeling rather up-tight and angry, not great for your lover or romance. Avoid on-going problems by making it known you’re willing to compromise. Otherwise, things might come to a head far sooner than you would wish. If you’re single, it’s time for you to rethink the way you flirt; your current approach is like a full on assault, rather than being seductive in any way.

VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22 You’re confident, composed and persuasive. You cope ably with each and every situation you’re faced with, without experiencing too many problems. Others notice how assertive you are and it’s likely that any type negotiation you’re involved in will turn out to be successful and to your advantage. Similarly in your relationship you enjoy a new found level of pleasure that is satisfying and stimulating for you both. If you’re single use your excess verve and energy to enjoy some sporting activity. If you’re single don’t hide at home. Your chances of meeting new and interesting people and maybe even your dream partner are currently very high. If you have a relationship, everything points towards a great time here as well. You should make a conscious effort to create space and spend romantic time with your lover – it will pay off in satisfying and rewarding ways!

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 Instead of always attempting to get your own way, and endeavoring to persuade others to help you, you instead find you have enough energy yourself to work a bit harder and accomplish what you need. If tempted to argue with others it’s far better to give in, especially if what’s under dispute is of little significance. There is nothing to stop you holding on to what you believe in and waiting for a more favorable opportunity to put your point across, when you have thoroughly thought it through. The pressure of your circumstances has a negative influence on your private life. Small misunderstandings seem to infuriate you. You won’t solve your problems by shouting at those you care about most. Refrain from such outbursts and acting in an emotional way. After all, your lover is not necessarily at fault! Level-headedness and self-control can ease the situation.

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 20 Whatever you feel like doing, avoid making a dramatic scene worse by losing your self-control. If you’re running on adrenalin and prone to rash outbursts, compromise with others instead. Sometimes it is far better to give in to an overly aggressive protagonist to stave off their threat. Promoting a positive environment helps dispel any lasting effects of such disruption. Indulging in some outdoor activities helps eliminate the worst aspects of nervous irritability. A long walk can work wonders. Your argumentative nature can quickly turn your relationship into a battleground. You lack fairness and sensitivity - pull yourself together! If you need to argue do so, but only when you feel strongly, not because of your moodiness. You don’t want to upset those you care about most, so take a deep breath and refrain from saying anything you’re likely to regret later.

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 Wanting to achieve is OK as long as whenever possible you include others and satisfactorily deal with their concerns. Don’t resort to angry outbursts if you’re criticized but consider if there is a benefit to be gained from the other person’s point of view that you can take into consideration and is likely to improve the outcome of your activities. Any excessive energy utilize in pursuit of healthy exercise, to help release tension or stress, avoid contact sports, jogging or Nordic walking is best. 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.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19 Your abundant energy together with the self-confidence and composure you display makes being successful both professionally and personally much more likely. You engage people in pleasant conversation which helps them to see your point of view. Use your new found enthusiasm to resurrect your interest in people or projects that you have neglected for a long time. Feeling very fit, you can easily be persuaded to improve your performance in the sports activities or exercise regime you enjoy most. 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!

AQUARIUS jan 20 - feb 18

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19

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. 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.

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IN MEMORIAM 61 Sincere Thanks

LEVER, Leslie Albert Artist

Late of Casino, passed away 11 June 2022 aged 77 years Sadly missed by his son Steven and grandson Peter and family. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan and Alan (dec’d) Reid, Joy and Roy Munro (both dec’d), Kevin (dec’d) and Helen Lever, Daryl and Ros Lever and loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Privately cremated as per his wishes.

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Norma Phyllis Beh 13/02/1926 – 01/07/2022

Late of Goonellabah. Passed away peacefully on Friday 01 July, 2022 aged 96 years. Beloved wife of Owen (dec.) Much loved mother of Cheryl and Gayle. Dearly loved Grandmother of Duncan and Kirsty. Kurt, Simon and Sarah. Cherished Great-grandmother of Aysha and Patrick. Liam and Samara. Aoife and Zoe. Imke and Anika. Loving Great-great-grandmother of Mia and Allan A private service will be held.

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SANDERSON (nee SHEA) Melveena Coral ‘Mel’

26.03.1938 – 27.06.2022 Late of Scamander, TAS formerly of Old Bonalbo, NSW. Passed away peacefully at St Marys Hospital, Tasmania aged 84 Years. Much loved wife of Bob(dec.) Cherished sister to Del(dec.), Clarice(dec.), Vince(dec.), Elexia(dec.) and Glenise. Loved Aunt & Great Aunt to her nieces and nephews and their children.

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Applications close 4pm, Friday 22 July 2022. and working groups initiating and supporting key committees assisting in Further the development of community recovery initiatives and events information information about this role is available at Council’s website www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au. If you monitoringFurther and evaluating local recovery programs and activities have further questions, please contact Amanda Clark, Manager Development and Regulatory on (02) 66 321 611. establishingServices, cooperative networks across government, non-government and community groups thatCouncil will isassist recovery and applications developfrom local infrastructure an equalcommunity opportunity employer and encourages people from diverse nd

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Locally owned and independent

July 7, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC NOTICES, TRADES & SERVICES 63 Position Vacant

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ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details. 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 1pm4pm 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” NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month Coffee Catch up Friday 8th July 10am-11.30am Summerland Farm Wardell Road Alstonville General catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome. Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753. SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome. BALLINA

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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

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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

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Gallery is also open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10.30am. Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information. Cassinoartgallery@gmail.com CARE FOR A CUPPA? Have you been flood affected? We’d love you to join us for morning tea and a relaxed time together. Date: Thursday, July 14th Time: 10 am Where: Anglican Church Hall, Barker Street, Casino Music by The Minstrels RSVP by Monday 11th July to Libbie: 0432 468 161, Patty: 0421 498 709, Maureen: 0408 208 578 Transport can be arranged if needed. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272. CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO Held each Thurs evening at 7pm at Casino RSM, supporting our local under privileged school children. Everyone welcome. CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

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CASINO CROQUET CLUB Casino Croquet Club’s playing times have been changed for the summer months. They are now Monday & Wednesday mornings commencing play at 8.30am. New members, male & female are most welcome. Mallets available. Ring Mary on 66621971 for details. CASINO EVENING CWA Come along and meet like minded ladies who are interested in helping rural women, appreciation and respect for others and plenty of laughter thrown in as well. Where are we? Why, we meet at the Casino Uniting Church hall, 6pm on the first Thursday of each month. More information? Ring Penny on 0422 301 799. See everyone there. CASINO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 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 1 MONDAY D.Clarke & D.Allen J. & J. Whittaker TUESDAY D.Coleman WEDNESDAY L.Douglas K.Bratti & own help THURSDAY M.Goodlad & own help FRIDAY L. Dorrington & S.Forrester P.Plunkett & Own help 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 Jan on 0418 715 374. 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 Jul cost only $15 or phone Windara 66623800 fur further details. EVANSEVANS HEAD 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 NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday July 6th 7pm until 9 pm at

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COMMUNITY NOTICES the LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS BOWLING CLUB – 202 OLIVER AVENUE, GOONELLABAH – MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE OF VENUE – Meals available at the main Sports Club Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to share, learn and benefit from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis – Guest Speaker – Janelle Saffin – State Government Member for Lismore Enquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792. 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 AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Would you like to join us on our bus trip this month? There’s plenty of seats left. We are off to Alstonville and we’d love your company! Non-members are welcome. When? Sat 23rd July we are heading to the Quota Craft & Garden Fair at Alstonville. $40 for the bus. BYO lunch. Pick up from South Grafton, Grafton and Maclean 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. Does not include $5 entry to the Fair, to be paid in cash. All proceeds go to Quota’s local projects. 7.30am Pickup from Grafton Library 7.45am Pickup from South Grafton Post Office 8.15am Pickup from Maclean, Ferry Park Spend the morning at the Quota Craft and Garden Fair at Alstonville showground. Our next stop will be for lunch at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden where you can relax and enjoy your BYO lunch. Action Coaches will supply tea, coffee and snacks/ sweets. Plenty of time to also have a good look around the gardens. The plan is to head home about 2.30pm, eta approx 4.30pm in Grafton, stopping at Maclean & South Grafton drop offs on the way. 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. 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 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.” 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 GRAFTON U 3 A JULY JABBERFEST After another ‘Covid ‘ incident which saw the expected June programme thrown out the window at the last minute. The expected Guest Speaker unfortunately acquiring the virus the day before , we shudder to put in print the expectations for the July Jabberfest, but nevertheless here they are.

All being well the morning will kick off with Gary Reardon from the Grafton Fire Brigade, advising us of the precautions we should be taking to successfully survive the winter and his presentation will be followed up with another Kevin Dixon ‘Heads and Tails ‘quiz to see what we know on the subject of Winter. Following the break for morning tea , the second session will see a presentation from Sue Chappel , representing the State Emergency Service :Rescues and Organisation, to let us all know of the many challenges that the S.E.S have faced over the last year , floods and fires, and the impact that these events have had on our Community Altogether this should provide us all with another very interesting morning, so we look forward to another good roll up on Monday 11th July , commencing at 10 a.m. at the New Life Church in Arthur Street HASTINGS POINTPOINT 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’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.’ KINGSCLIFFE KINGSCLIFF HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffles, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that have to processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421 085 985. KYOGLE KYOGLE KYOGLE & DISTRICT

HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites you to the opening of our most recent exhibition ‘Glimpses of Early Settlement’ Kyogle Museum 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle Phone: (02) 6632 3041 By email: khs.group1972@ gmail.com P.O. Box 605, Kyogle 2474 KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233. MUSIC DAYS Special thanks to everyone who had any input into our recent 40th Celebrations. Kyogle Country Music’s next day is on 10th July commencing at 11am at Kyogle Bowling Club who will cater for lunch and drinks etc, A $2 donation appreciated to go towards cost of hiring room. All Welcome. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455. LENNOX HEAD HEAD LENNOX LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150. LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435. LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning

and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814. LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our nonservice club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859. LISMORELISMORE 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. (Takeaway 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.

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LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Lismore every week Thursdays 6pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418 264 489.

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

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL 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

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 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 MULLUMBIMBY MULLUMBIMBY BRANCH OF CWA of NSW (Country Women’s Association of New South Wales) is holding its’ monthly meeting in the Mullumbimby CWA Rooms, Cnr Gordon & Tincogan Streets, Mullumbimby on Wednesday 13th July 2022. All interested members of the public are welcome to attend - everyone is asked to arrive at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM start. Members are asked to bring refreshments for a light lunch. Membership enquiries Jen 66847278.

MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH 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. No joining fees. For enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.

TWEED TWEED HEADS 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. Thursday 7th. July, the TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB will have their monthly meeting at home base which is the South Tweed Sports Club, time 10.30 for 11am start. Guest speaker will be the usual high standard i.e. representative from the well known team from ANGEL FLIGHTS who transport their patients to destinations which will significantly change their lives. VIEW Clubs Australia wide also change lives mainly with young people via the Learning for Life programme which originated through our sponsors The Smith Family. The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club sponsors 7 Learning for Lifestudents and these can come from any state nationally in anonymity who have demonstrated to their peers they have the ability and great desire to better themselves for their chosen careers. The agenda for the luncheon will be VIEW club matters, followed by our guest speaker and then the lunch of your choosing from the club’s bar or bistro. New me 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. YAMBA

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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.

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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. The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-profit community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6.00pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/ walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members. For more details email: nrhhh@freelists.org.

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Sports results Ballina Mahjong 1st July 2022 Jan Rhodes 1, Pauline Kearney 2, Sally Lowry 3, Kath Hubbard 4, Shirley Atkinspn 5, Gail McDonagh 6, Pam Farrell 7, Bev Lasater 8, Jan Small, Susan Allan 9, Gladys D’Anna 11, Lisa Wong 12, Kathy Pickles 13, Carol Meyer 14, Shirley Coleman 15, Carolyn Chatt 16, June Grebert 17, Coral Lavelle, June Greenaway 18, Ronda Taylor 20, Valda Mclerie 21, Shirley Henry 22 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 Minor Pairs 2022 Club Champions: C. Doyle & I. Watson Wednesday 29/6: Today the final of the Minor Pairs Club Championship was played & the results were: C. Doyle & I. Watson def C. Haynes & D. Skinner It was a close game with the winners winning by 2 shots, well played ladies & congratulations to Ivy & Carmel. There was also a social game played & the winners were: H. Lavelle, R. Skirrey & A. McLean def H. Lavelle, J. Carthew & M. Mead Friday 1/7 results: C. Doyle, D. Skinner & I. Watson def J. Dwyer, A. Williams & C. Haynes Cherry Street Croquet Club Association Croquet : B.Reddy 9 d C.Woodlands 8 G.Porter 14 d L.Sampson 9 N.Poynting 12 d

R.Chapman 12 G.Drew C.Woodlands 9 d S.Hume B.Reddy 9 L.Sampson P.Hume 17 d G.Porter 16 Ricochet Croquet : N.Poynting 11 d P.Doyle 8 R.Poynting 8 d N.Watts 6 P.Scott 18 d A.Kelly C.Lane 14 D.Scott N.Barnes 12 d P.Scott R.Chapman 9 A.Kelly P.Bolte 18 d C.Lane 15 N.Poynting R.Allen 14 d M.Field P.Doyle 14. M.Russell 18 d N.Barnes C.Lane 10 D.Scott R.Poynting 11 d N.Poynting G. Porter 6 P.Doyle J.Hannigan 18 d P.Scott N.Watts 6 N.Watts P.Scott 9 d M.Field P.Doyle 6 J.Doust J.Hannigan 15 d M.Russell A.Kelly 14 C.Edlund 18 d C.Lane 15 R.Poynting R.Chapman 7 d P.Bolte D.Scott 7 Division 3 Club Championships : C.Edlund 10 d B.Wellings 8 R.Allen 11 d H.Young 8 R.Allen 10 d D.Jones 6 Tournaments : NSW Ricochet Singles Open Championships Ray Chapman 1st. Division 2 NSW Golf Croquet Championships to be held in Ballina, Byron Bay next week will be represented by 13 local entries : Leonie Condon, Sharon Daley, Julie OBrien, Werner Borkhardt, Dhillon Tiffin, Shane Hambly, Deborah Matten, Gloria Drew, Norma Watts, Heather McCalman, Dennise Simmons, Robyn Poynting, Neville Poynting. Coraki Veterans Golf Thursday 30/6/22 Well 33 golfers contested an 18 hole

single stableford on a very well presented golf course. Makes me wonder were all the other old vets are? All welcome to come along and enjoy the hospitality on offer. Winner G Brown, 2nd T Newton, free game D Vagne, chicken/ball winners K Partridge, T Duff, M Fairfull, J Nilsson, G Tait, S Toms, R Earnshaw S Reddell, I Welch. Nearest Pins 3rd/12th T McBurney,

6th/15th J Sauer. This Thursday will see the July Monthly Medal played commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am. As usual till then good golfing, Max

Support Operations Member for Andrew Mills. The majority of these awards are the Branch nominations forward for the N.S.W. Awards. Our Club Awards of Excellence will be held at the Surf Club this

Evans Head Womens Bowls Evans Head Ladies Club was finally able to organise their Annual Leo & Toni McDonald Memorial Gala Fours & a number of District

Teams enjoyed a lovely day on Wednesday 29th June 2022. Winners - 2W+20 Ballina - P. Johns, L. Morton, S. Baldwin, M. Grant. Runners/up - 2W+12 Evans Head - J. Beckett, B. Parkes, J. Fernance, K. Robson. Third Place - 2W+9 - Casino - D. Grice, J.

Pearce, A. Williams, A. James. First Round +9 Lismore Heights - B. Marriott, C. Johnson, E. Fowler, J. Clarke. Second Round +22 Iluka (Composite) - D. Carter, R. Duncan, G. Ritchie, E. Eckhardt. A big thank you to all the Teams who joined us for this special day.

Saturday evening with a 6.30 pm start. Tickets can be purchased on-line and at the Club bar. At the Southport Marlins winter swim the Club’s 50th year swim was held at Miami pool, Kloe Mills gained 2rd in the 100 metre swim and the

Cudgen B team came second in the 6 person relay. At home last Sunday nearest to nominated time winner was Darren Wright on one second from Trudy Ray on six and Russell 17. The “Top End Shield” will be hosted by the

Dolphins on 7th August and the Australian winter swim on the 18th at Wagga Wagga. Nominations for the Qld. Pool Rescue Titles 23rd – 24th July at Southport, close at the Club this Friday.

Cudgen Surf Notes The F.N.C. Branch “Awards of Excellence” for 2021-22 was held at Ballina last Saturday. Cudgen did well and was named as Club of the Year, and also in Education, Administration, Life Saving, Surf Sports,

Community Education and an Innovative Award for developing a women’s 4 W.D. drivers course. Individual awards went to Sven Loemker as Youth Life Saver, Stephen George as Coach, Athlete to Sofie Boyd, Official to Charlie Buchanan,

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MAJOR UPGRADE FOR A MUCH-LOVED SPORTING MECCA A Coffs Coast sports facility will have a significant upgrade with the awarding of $2.165 million in the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulates the hardworking Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club members on their successful application for the All Inclusive Multi-Sport Facility Major Upgrade. “This exciting project will deliver a grid cover, track extension and resurface, and a pit area upgrade,” Mr Singh said. “These significant works will also include accessible amenities, showers, toilets and changerooms, an upgraded canteen, a new training/function room and a new office/ stewards’ room. “I’m extremely pleased

Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club is now able to bring their plans to provide more modern, inclusive and accessible facilities to fruition. “The club is renowned for its over-40s Australian titles - which it successfully staged on

the June long weekend – among other big events.” Almost $100 million was awarded to 38 clubs, associations, sporting organisations and councils across NSW in Round 1 of the Multi-Sport Community Facility

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Fund, which invests in new or upgraded facilities to provide more opportunities for people to participate in sport and be active. This Fund is a two-year $200 million program with grants of $1 – $5 million available.

Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the Fund would keep communities across NSW healthy, active and connected. “As communities grow, providing inclusive and accessible facilities that can be used by multiple

sports is vital,” Mr Ayres said. “This program is enabling people of all ages and abilities to get on the court or pitch and enjoy the benefits that sport offers.”

LENNOX TO HOST FINAL OF FIRST SURF SERIES Over 100 women and girls will participate in the first female event series in Australia on Sunday 3 July at Lennox Head. The ‘Challenge Her Team’s Classic’ will run a main surf event along with a full day of development workshops at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. The event was developed to inspire and empower girls and women of all ages and abilities to participate in surfing as a sport. It is an inclusive team format that encourages everyone to have a go. The format takes the pressure off individual performance and focuses on fun, participation, team camaraderie and is a unique celebration of women in sport. Her Wave Program Manager Claire Ellem said the event has been a huge success across the state.

“We’re stoked to bring the third and final event of the Challenge Her Team’s Classic to Lennox Head after so much success at Newcastle and Kiama. “Lennox is the home of the All Girls Board Riders Club who have led by example with women’s participation in surfing so we can’t wait to have them host this final event.” Teams from across the NSW North Coast will participate in 80-minute heats in a relay-style event whereby surfers run out, catch their best wave and return to shore to tag their next team member. As well as the main surf team event there are a number of workshops and clinics running throughout the day at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, these include: • Shortboard Technical Workshop 8.15am • Longboard Technical

Workshop 9am • Learn to Surf 8am sold out • Behind the Lens Surf Photography Workshop 10am • Train Like a Woman Workshop 11am • Surf Apnea & Survival Techniques 11am • Ocean-women in Business 1pm • Balance Board Clinic 1.30pm “We are excited to welcome this event to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. Sunday’s program looks great, so I’d encourage local women and girls to consider the workshops and clinics on offer that are being hosted by local and industry professionals,” said Roberta O’Brien, Coordinator Community Facilities Space is limited, bookings via communityspaces.com. au/tickets

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CARNIVAL TO BOUNCE BACK FROM HORROR START TIM HOWARD The 2022 Grafton July Racing Carnival can recover from its disastrous opening day, when popular jockey Leah Kilner was seriously injured and six races postponed, says Grafton racing boss Michael Beattie. Beattie said frantic negotiations on Sunday night and Monday morning had enabled Tuesday’s Ballina meeting to be staged at Grafton. He said this would mean all six races, including the Westlawn Grafton Cup Prelude and the John Carlton Cup would be run this week. “Importantly all the races that are qualifiers for races later in the carnival will be run and their status remains unaffected,” Beattie said. Beattie said he didn’t have any more information on the condition of Kilner who was flown to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital after a shocking fall from her horse, Stella’s Mount at the conclusion of race three on Sunday. The horse, which broke

After a perfect ride from jockey Ben Thompson, Purrrfect Deal hits the line to claim the 2021 Maclean Motors Grafton Cup. its leg, causing the fall, was euthanised after the race. Media reports on Monday said Kilner, 24, was “fighting for life” after undergoing brain surgery. Her trainer Rob Heathcote updated reporters with a statement on her condition on Monday. “She is a very sick young girl and she is in a coma since the fall,” he said. “She is currently, as at 6pm Sunday having surgery to release the pressure on her brain. “It is a very grave situation and we should

all pray for her to come through this. “Leah is the most beautiful young lady I have met in racing so we need to pray for her recovery.” Beattie said the local racing community was united in its support for the young rider and was sending its thoughts and prayers her way. But he said it was also important for the July Carnival to get back on track and the transfer of the Ballina meeting to Grafton was the start of it. He said his conversations with leading metropolitan

trainers made him confident there was going to be good racing in store for punters on the big race days to come. First off Beattie said the decision to make this year’s South Grafton Cup a qualifying event for the nation’s latest $2 million race, The Big Dance, at Randwick on November 12, had added prestige to that event. “That will make the South Cup a target for many trainers,” Beattie said. “It also encouraged us to up the prize money from $50,000 to $80,000 which will also attract a lot of interest.”

The South Grafton Cup is the feature race on Sunday’s meeting at Grafton ahead of the two major days of the carnival Ramornie Day next Wednesday and Grafton Cup day on Thursday. Beattie said the interest from some of the metropolitan stables big names has been strong this year. “Trainers like John O’Shea, Peter and Paul Snowden and Mark Newnham have all been positive about coming here for the big days of the carnival. He was also delighted to learn one of the

July Carnival’s big supporters, Con Karakatsanis would be back. The Karakatsanis stable had a huge 2015 carnival in Grafton with three winners and has picked up a win in just about major race at the carnival except the Grafton Cup. Beattie said the stable had indicated it would be sending up two horses, as it did in 2015, when it enjoyed its best strike rate. “We also had some interest from Chris Waller and I’m pretty sure Ciaron Maher will send some horse here,” he said. Beattie said it was premature to say what horses they might send. “It’s not something I like to do,” he said. “I’ll leave it to the trainers to decide who they’ll send here to race.” Beattie said it was too early to say what the Clarence River Jockey Club would do for the injured jockey during the carnival. “At the moment everyone is wishing her well, and hoping for a good recovery,” he said.

REBELS AND GHOSTS EYE PATH TO FINALS FOOTY TIM HOWARD The South Grafton Rebels have maintained their position ahead ahead of the Grafton Ghosts on the Group 2 Rugby League first grade ladder with a comprehensive win over competition leaders Orara on Saturday. The Rebels scored five tries to one in a 26-4 demolition of the leaders at McKittrick Park. On the road at Sawtell the Ghosts got back into the winners list in less convincing fashion with a 24-14 win over the Panthers. The points will be welcome for the Ghosts, who have exited the top four to be equal on points with the fifthplaced Rebels but behind on for and against. The Rebels also have a game in hand against

Macksville. With four rounds remaining before the semi-finals, both Grafton teams have tough run ins to the finals. The Rebels should be more confident after stringing together three wins, culminating with last weekend’s demolition of the competition leaders. The Ghosts, while happy with the points, are not in the same sort of form and will need to claim a big scalp in the coming weeks to get their confidence back. Their best hope is their injury toll subsides and their big match players can get some time on the field. They have their chance at the weekend, hosting the fourth placed Coffs Harbour Comets. While the Comets, Ghosts and Rebels have

Rebels defenders shut down the Ghosts danger man Dylan Collett during the Rebels 28-12 win over the Ghosts last month. all won four games apiece the Comets sit in fourth spot courtesy of their drawn round 3 game with Macksville. The weekend’s round could break the deadlock

around the fourth and fifth positions on the ladder, with the Rebels on the road for the first time in a month to play Woolgoolga. The Seahorses have

been one of the form teams of the competition and deserve their number two spot on the ladder, only behind the Orara Axemen on points difference. Their postponed round 4 game, which Woolgoolga won 20-16 was one of three games against top four sides the Rebels lost by less than a converted try. Rebels coach Ron Gordon has spoken about those games and his team’s desire to make amends when they meet them again in the second half of the competition. His team came up with the goods against the Axemen last weekend and he will hoping for more of the same at Woolgoolga on Sunday. The Ghosts have a win under their belts and home ground advantage against the Comets on

Sunday. The downside is with more rain around the playing surface at Frank McGuren Field could take another soaking. The chopped up, sodden surface has taken the fun out of playing for the players and not allowed them to develop combinations. Instead they have resorted to a basic game, trying to limit errors. In the meantime the club’s horrendous injury toll has destroyed any attempt to build cohesion in the team. Captain coach Todd Cameron is well aware of the problem, but the solutions are in the hands of the gods and medical staff.

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