FEAST OF FLAVOURS

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Stroll up from the sandy beachfront and relax alfresco on the deck as balmy sea breezes ruffle nearby trees at Sandbar & Restaurant on Beech Street in Evans Head.

Newly renovated and nestled inside Evans HeadCasino Surf Lifesaving Club, this restaurant offers endless seascape views as the sun glints off rolling waves and guests chill out in surrounds of plush carpet, polished wood and suspended globes. Drop in for a leisurely lunch of local King prawn spaghetti, bacon, shallots, tomato and Parmesan; or catch up with friends over dinner tempters like Greek lamb skewers with roti bread, Greek salad, lime and tzatziki yoghurt. Those with hearty appetites may delve into rib eye fillet, topped with pan-fried wild mushrooms and red wine jus, served with Kipfler potatoes and steamed broccoli.

Seasonal local produce and blackboard specials daily.

Modern European Restaurant Sandbar & Restaurant (02) 6682 4277 1 Captain Cook Drive, Evans Head facebook.com/thesandbarandrestaurant

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Ceud Mìle Fàilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)

About the Year of Scotland in Australia, 2020.

The Year of Scotland in Australia, 2020 is a nationwide calendar of activity celebrating Scottish music, culture, food and drink.

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#YOSA2020 starts 31st December 2019 and continues through until 31st December 2020.

A spectacular new year’s Hogmanay celebrations bookmarking hundreds of activities designed to increase appreciation for the remarkable quality and diversity of Scottish musical culture.

#ScotlandisNow

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Drought and fires Assistance

I want to ensure everyone is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information.

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Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by the bushfires can now access recovery grants of up to $15,000.

To apply for a recovery grant, primary producers and small businesses should contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au.

The Disaster Recovery Payment provides $1000 for adults and $400 for children. The payment will help people whose homes have been severely damaged or destroyed. Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked at www.humanservices.gov.au/disaster or by calling 180 22 66

Members of our community, who have lost their income as a direct result of the bushfires, may be eligible for income support via the Disaster Recovery Allowance. Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked at www.humanservices.gov.au/disaster or by calling 180 22 66

The Farm Household Allowance (FHA), is there to help our farmers through periods of hardship, providing 4 years of income assistance. Payments are available now and eligibility can be checked by calling 132 316 or online at www.humanservices.gov.au/farm-household-allowance

Emergency fodder is available for those landholders impacted by bushfires, please call the Agricultural & Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647.

The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a free confidential service. They give farmers individual confidential advice in regard to the assistance available. As part of their service, they can help farmers identify financial and business options, negotiate with lenders and identify other assistance schemes.

Our local Rural Financial Counselling Service at Casino can be contacted on 6662 5055.

The Mental Health Line is a 24-hour telephone service operating seven days a week 1800 011 511