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“I was filled with the A new lease of life to an exhilaration of being alive...” old and worthy treasure

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The much-needed conversation to be had about history and how it’s written PAGE 14

Aussies in Nepal “I was filled with the exhilaration of being alive...” PAGE 18

Macquarie Trails Giving a new lease of life to an old and worthy treasure in Wellington PAGE 22

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Chickpeas leading the field in winter cropping circles PAGE 32

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A matter that’s hard to digest PAGE 34

Motoring For Jim Maher, 1954 was a very good year PAGE 42

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Nothing black and white in this tough news week T HERE really hasn’t been much to cheer about this week, has there? It’s Thursday, and I’m exhausted. I’ve expended all my emotional energy on the heartache and sadness and frustration and anger that’s been the hallmark of this week’s news coverage, and on waging war with my own conflicting conscience and thoughts and reactions to what’s been going on in the world. The older I get, the more I come to understand things are rarely black and white but this week has thrown up more challenges than usual in sifting through the mire for a clear opinion. Anzac Day has always had a special place in my consciousness. I was going along to Dawn Services long before it was trendy, and well remember frosty mornings when there were more “diggers” than onlookers. I’m pleased so many young people have now embraced the de-facto national day, but that pleasure is tempered by the spectacle of us standing together as a nation on that one day of the year to thump our chests over “the horror of war” with one hand while the other continues to wave goodbye to our young countrymen and women bound for foreign battlefields. I’ve walked the fascinating streets of Kathmandu and stood in openmouthed, misty eyed wonder at the extraordinary mystical beauty of the Himalaya and marvelled at the resilience of the gentle Nepali people. This week, I saw the images of devastation wrought by the earthquake and joined the chorus of sympathy for that quirky little nation. Then I wondered why it is that we – that’s the collective world “we” – happily trudge up and down Nepal’s natural assets, taking our photos and buying the Namaste t-shirts, then leave, with only passing thought for her people’s day-to-day struggle to exist in a climate of political, economic and educational disaster. Until Mother Nature taps us on the shoulder and makes us look back. There’s so much the world could have already been doing to help the people of Nepal. And when the last helicopter full of aid flies away – what happens then? The news cycle lurched from bad to worse on Tuesday, with the news that two Australian drug traffickers would that night be taken out into an Indonesian field, strapped to a wooden post and shot through the heart. I cried. Lots. Not for the two criminals, for their mothers – and for a world that can really be a shitty old place at times. A world where people still think it’s okay to kill other human beings because “the law” says you can – whether you’re a black-clad, stone throwing Islamic extremist, a trigger happy Indonesian egomaniac or a gun-

totin’ good ol’ boy from Texas. A world where escape into the cesspool of drug abuse is still the option of choice for so many people, and where marginalisation and social poverty makes the drug trade such a lucrative business. I am deeply, viscerally opposed to the imposition of penalty of death for anyone, anywhere, anytime for anything – and yet, I feel just as deeply for those who grieve the loss of loved ones as a result, directly or indirectly, of drugs. And I understand their bitterness, and their refusal to allow Chan and Sukumaran to be posthumously canonised as martyrs to the cause of mercy. I get it and it makes the whole sorry affair even more tragic. As all this was happening on our 24 hour news feed – and while our consciousness was firmly focussed on a little island to our nation’s north, and on the tragedy unfolding in Nepal, the 19th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre crept quietly past with nary a murmur from mainstream media. There were no candle-lit vigils, no national commemoration. And while it’s been said the people of Port Arthur and those whose innocent family members and friends were gunned down that bloody awful day would rather just quietly mark the anniversary in their own way, don’t we at least owe them a passing nod? We also heard the encouraging news this week that 200 girls had been rescued from a stronghold of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria – and while that’s cause for celebration, what’s the bet the ongoing rape and pillage of innocent Africans at the hands of this murderous outfit gets shoved off the news cycle by the birth of a bundle of British royal joy? But what really made me want to throw my computer through the window, hang-up my media pass and go stack shelves was the news that a young Aboriginal woman – just 18 years old – had been bashed to death in her own home in Brewarrina. Eighteen years old. Dead. Murdered by someone she knew. Just a few hours’ drive away from my comfortable office. Will there be white ribbons and yellow balloons for this girl? Will anyone change their Facebook profile picture in outrage at the violent death of THIS woman? Sometimes I wonder what use we in the media really are – too often our posturing and handwringing seems like putting your hand in a bucket of hot water. It feels nice and warm, but when you take it out, can you see where it’s been? If you want me this weekend, you’ll find me curled up under a doona with a Mills and Boon.

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Students chase chance at childcare Chinese style BY KIM V. GOLDSMITH JOURNALIST

EXT month ten early childhood diploma students from TAFE Western will be winging their way to China with an accompanying teacher for two weeks work experience at an international childcare centre in Wuxi, outside Shanghai. Five teachers and executive staff from TAFE have just returned from a 10-day trip to Wuxi in preparation for the students’ trip, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the childcare centre that will be hosting them. These arrangements are part of TAFE Western establishing a Commonwealthfunded Outbound Mobility Program for vocational students to gain overseas experience as part of their course. Institute director, Kate Baxter says the latest development in this program is significant and exciting for the organisation. “This coming June our first group of 10 early childhood students, drawn from across the region, will be going to China to work in a childcare centre and later in the year we’re planning to send a group of hospitality students to China. “We’re seeking Commonwealth support to extend that program next year to include nursing, business and management students and community service students.” Baxter says the value in the program is providing an opportunity to regional students who often don’t get to travel overseas particularly to countries like China. “To be able to experience their indus-

signing of MOU with Wuxi International Childcare Centre

try area in another country will broaden their horizons around their own practices when they come back to Australia and are employed in their industry. “In terms of the early childhood experience, it does give those Australian students the opportunity to provide some input about Australia to the children in

that centre. “That obviously helps with their understanding about us as a nation as well.” For the early childhood students going to China in June, they can expect to experience a different philosophy about how children in China are educat-

` In terms of the early childhood experience, it does give those Australian students the opportunity ty to a to provide some input about Australia the children in that centre.” – Kate Baxter, axter, Institute Director, TAFE Western

ed before school and throughout their schooling. Baxter explains the students will probably find it’s much more structured and rigid than what they’re used to seeing in Australia childcare centres. “We’re encouraging our students to be very open minded in terms of understanding their cultural practices and where they’re coming from as a nation and what they value as a nation around their children. “But I think they’ll also see that children in China are as important as we consider children to be in Australia, and being able to nurture them and develop them is seen as a key priority for parents but also for the Chinese Government.” The agreement signed with the bilingual International Childcare Centre at Wuxi exists in two parts – firstly that TAFE Western students are welcome there; something Baxter hopes to become an annual event. She adds the centre is also interested in how TAFE Western might be able to assist them with training their staff in China in more international approaches to early childhood as opposed to what their staff have been trained in in China. For those students about to experience the world of Chinese childcare, the expectation is they will share what they learn not only with fellow students and but with staff in the workplaces in which they are currently working. “This program is significant for us an organisation because it opens up opportunities for us to be looking at how we can share our training expertise internationally. “It’s something we’re very committed to at this point in time.”

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The end of an era BY NATALIE HOLMES JOURNALIST

HILE one door has closed, another has opened for the Dubbo Day Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) which held a clearing sale last weekend to disperse the remaining inventory from its CBD headquarters. The building itself, a federation style red brick house in Wingewarra St, was sold to Dubbo RSL Club in late March with plans for its use as office space, according to RSL board member John Millar. Members and their helpers were busy moving out the unsold furnishings on Monday morning, items which included chairs, plenty of crockery and a heater. Their large commercial printer/photocopier is also still in need of a new home. The ladies themselves were in two minds about the sale, with president Barbara Barrett admitting it was a nostalgic day to finally close the doors on the old place but a relief at the same time. “We sold everything – cupboards, crockery, although we still have a number of items left, including the CWA plates with the emblem which will be a nice thing for people to own as a way to remember the branch,” she told Weekender. “It was sad to see our home go but it was also like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders.” Barrett was pleased to see a big turnout for the weekend clearing sale. “The attendance was terrific on Saturday and the ladies were saying they were backed up to the footpath. There were still a few on Sunday too. We were very pleased with that attendance and what we did sell. It was a big weekend.” Barrett said the building was sold “because of the age of the members and the upkeep of the building was difficult”. “The upkeep of the building was a lot of money to raise even before we started raising money for the community,” she explained. The ladies will now take up residence at a wellknown local community outlet – the Dubbo Branch of Macquarie Regional Library. “We have taken up an offer to meet at the Dubbo library,” Barrett confirmed. ”Our branch is not closing – that is what we are trying to stipulate. The branch is still going and we are still upholding our aims but we are all over 70. We have 40-odd members but some of them are in nursing homes and a lot don’t come to meetings.” The CWA Hall was built by the members themselves in the late 1940s and officially opened on November 30, 1950.

Members of the Dubbo Day Branch of the CWA remove the unsold furnishings from the organisation’s former premises.

It has certainly seen plenty of activity in terms of community work, with international days, guest speakers, bake sales and a fair share of fundraising taking place since its opening. “The branch itself was formed in 1922, the same year as the CWA itself was started. They raised the money and built it themselves.” Although it’s the end of an era, the branch members are happy with the RSL as the purchaser. “They are community-minded like us,” Barrett said.

It was sad to see our home go but it was also like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders.

She would like to see an influx of new members though, although she says times have changed and women lead vastly different lives than they did in the 1920s. “Younger people are just not joining. The problem today is that people are mostly going to work, they all have young families...they have kids playing sport and they are family-oriented. “Women weren’t employed back in the day. They gave up work when they got married but it’s not the same now. But we really would like to see new members.” The Dubbo Day Branch of the CWA will hold its first meeting at the new space at Dubbo library at 10.30am on Thursday, May 14 following the NSW State Conference of the CWA in Tamworth next week. After the May gathering, meetings will return to being held on the first Thursday of the month. Enquiries about any of the unsold items, particularly the photocopier, can be directed to Jenny on 0417 815 663.

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Housing growth a double edged sword BY JEN COWLEY EDITOR

ALK of growth in local real estate markets is good news for investors and great news for agents, but according to the Real Estate Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local chairman, Rod Crowfoot, the impact of rising house prices is anything but comforting for low and fixed income earners. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this end of the demographic scale thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hardest hit by increases in median house prices, and Crowfoot is concerned at the overall impact on the ability of Dubbo as a growing city to accommodate a diverse population. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families on assistance and those who are on incomes that have no room for absorbing any additional increases, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones hardest hit. Looking at Dubbo as a balanced city that has something for everybody, the tightest part of the market is that end â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are the people who just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cope with these increases.â&#x20AC;? While growth is a positive for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractiveness as an option for investors, the REI chairman says plans for further development need to include higher density and affordable housing options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How are we going to meet the needs of those families and those individuals who need to live in the city and still want to participate? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been well documented over the past 18 months that Dubbo has had no high density housing for the past 20 years. Usually those on the fixed incomes are the ones who live in those types of accommodation. And young couples just starting out or leaving home or moving here will choose to live in high density housing, but we

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havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t built any for so long, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now a niche.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been raised with Dubbo City Council, says Crowfoot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided as part of the LEP (Local Environment Plan) to maintain the status quo. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not totally a council issue, nevertheless itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partly a planning issue and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that we have all the stakeholders around the table to talk about how we can achieve a greater range of affordable housing options.â&#x20AC;? Crowfoot says the REI has had discussions with some of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notfor-profit organisations that have raised concerns about the lack of accommodation options for clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They struggle to find housing for people in need â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for instance, emergency housing for victims of domestic violence, or for couples or families with special needs. You look at a $2500 bond set by the bond board, and you could count on your fingers and toes the number of properties that would suit people with disabilities. How can we ensure everyone has access to housing?â&#x20AC;? S the development of more affordable housing options on Dubbo City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scope? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting question,â&#x20AC;? says Mayor Mathew Dickerson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council can do a variety of things when it comes to this issue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impor-

tant we put the correct planning in place and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really up to market forces to dictate. From that perspective, there is land zoned appropriately in Dubbo at the moment on which you can build medium or high density housing, but it seems market forces arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t driving the market in that direction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Developers and investors arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leaning that way. If you go back 30 years ago, people would build blocks of units and they were getting a good return. Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting better returns on their investment with lower density housing, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting their money. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair enough.â&#x20AC;? Dickerson says that for council to force the market runs the risk of artificially altering the mix, which could have adverse consequences for the city as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If (local) government tries to dictate and therefore change the market, we could end up with areas that are not beneficial to the long-term future of Dubbo. If you create areas of concentrated high density housing, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a risk of creating social problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my experience, the best style of planning is when you have a diverse mix. If you have a range of high and lower cost housing in the mix, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just get rows and rows of blocks of units that, as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen here and elsewhere in the world, can turn into an area of

low socio-economics and that can lead to anti-social behaviour. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good for anyone.â&#x20AC;? The Mayor says the council owned Keswick Estate in Dubbo is an example of planning that includes a mix of housing types, with both standard blocks of land and duplex, or slightly higher density, blocks on offer. While he agrees it would be desirable to know the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower and fixed income earners could all be accommodated, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;a double edged swordâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have more affordable housing, then obviously house prices are cheaper. What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing in Dubbo at the moment is good growth in median house prices and rental incomes, so people are seeing the city as a good place to invest. Growth above CPI means investors are growing their net wealth, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for a community. But that growth tends to leave that bottom end of the market without the affordable housing options. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to have both. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes market forces will take care of that, but sometimes government has to step in and take care of that,â&#x20AC;? Dickerson says, referring to public housing options offered by the NSW Department of Housing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also learned from mistakes of the past. They try not to have all their houses together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they try to intermingle them within the community.â&#x20AC;? HILE he acknowledges development planning as an issue for local government, Member for Dubbo and Deputy Premier Troy Grant says the need for affordable housing options for a growing number of low- and fixed-income earners is pressing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As society changes, we need to have a good mix of accommodation options. What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen, for instance, with the de-concentration of (public housing in)

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Apollo Estate, is that there’s a significant market for low cost housing. Fifty properties and eight blocks of land offered there are being snapped up really quickly because they’re affordable.” High density housing and a low socioeconomic demographic isn’t the greatest mix, says Grant, citing the example of the Gordon and Apollo Estates experience in Dubbo. “However there’s evidence that privately owned high density housing works. The recent South Dubbo proposal (to re-zone to allow higher density development) certainly didn’t work because of a “not in my backyard” scenario, but what could work is a new housing

estate where that type of higher density housing is the focus.” Philosophically, Grant is a staunch advocate for home ownership over public housing as an option. “We’re losing the capacity, with a shrinking tax base, to supply housing for a growing low socio-economic demographic. We’re simply going to run out of taxpayers to meet that demand. “If we don’t have affordable housing options, that gap will widen further. It’s a continual challenge for government to find that balance – if you tip one end of the scale either way, the burden ends up sitting with the taxpayer.”

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The week’s top stories from around the region Compiled by NATALIE HOLMES

ANZAC spirit marches on T was a day that brought the nation to a standstill, when millions gathered to pay their respects to war veterans past and present for the centenary of ANZAC last Saturday. The occasion was commemorated across Australia with dawn services, marches and midmorning ceremonies, followed by twoup games and reminiscing between old mates. In Dubbo, 256 small white crosses were erected beside the Victoria Park Cenotaph to represent the World War I soldiers from Dubbo who lost their lives during the battle. Thousands of poppies, all handcrafted by local people, were also placed on the war memorial in a touching tribute that flowed onto the grass like a red river. Thousands turned out for both morning ceremonies along with a sunset service and were greeted by a crisp yet sunny autumn day. The morning’s main service was officiated by MC Geoff Mann, Mayor Mathew Dickerson and RSL sub-branch president Tom Gray. Brigadier Kathryn Campbell gave the special address, drawing together the experience of today’s diggers with a comparison to their Gallipoli predecessors. The march included ex-service men and women, school and sporting groups and others paying their respects, entering Victoria Park via Memorial Drive. As part of the proceedings, the Mayor unlocked the Book of Remembrance from its casket within the Cenotaph. Hymns, readings and wreath laying were all included in the ceremony which ended with the traditional Last Post and Reveille. Guests wore sprigs of rosemary and knitted poppies to show their respect and were invited to view the 10 newly-erected monuments now lining the pathway which leads to the duck pond. Dubbo’s Memorial Walk will now forever honour Dubbo’s place in military history. » See our full coverage of ANZAC Day from page 52.

Woman and baby injured in crash AS the days shorten, police have urged pedestrians and motorists to take care in the evenings following an accident in Dubbo involving a new mother and her baby. The 30-year-old woman is in a stable condition after a car struck her while she was walking in Sheraton Rd with her baby on Monday night. The accident happened at approximately 6.15pm. The 80-year-old driver stopped after the crash and waited for emergency services. The injured woman was initially said to be in a critical condition, which has improved. The baby has been released from hospital after the incident.

Multiple offences for teen; man charged with murder A TEENAGER appeared before a children’s court in Dubbo this week, charged with multiple break and enter offences in the area. The charges relate to four separate homes in the Eastridge area, targeted in June 2014. The 14 year old has been charged with three counts of

Stormwater line to be installed

Councillors at the unveiling of the new Memorial Walk in Victoria Park.

aggravated break and enter with intent to commit a serious indictable offence – in company, enter dwelling with intent to steal in circumstances of aggravation – in company, and enter vehicle without consent of owner. Meanwhile, a 22-year-old man has been charged with murder following an alleged domestic violence incident in Brewarrina on Saturday. Police were called to the Byron St home at 5.45pm where a woman was grievously injured. The 18-year-old died at the scene.

hundreds of sheep euthanised after a vehicle rollover near Bathurst on Tuesday night. The accident occurred on the Mid Western Highway at Robin Hill. The 48-year-old male driver was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in a critical condition. Approximately 400 of the 480 sheep were euthanised at the scene of the crash.

Red alert for blue-green algae

STAFF have been given a sneak peek of new inpatient areas being built as part of the $240 million Stages 1 and 2 redevelopment. A prototype room has been set up to allow hospital staff to familiarise themselves with the new inpatient facilities prior to the redevelopment’s completion. Construction of the acute services building is scheduled for completion in late 2015, with renal services refurbishment works to follow.

USERS of Lake Burrendong have been placed on red alert after blue-green algae was reported at the dam. Monitoring by the NSW Office of Water detected high numbers of the potentially toxic growth, with the waters deemed to be unsuitable for recreational use or primary contact for humans. They may also pose a threat to livestock. Local residents and visitors should avoid any water that appears bright green, where obvious green scum is present or a distinctive odour is noticeable.

New hospital rooms previewed

DUBBO CITY COUNCIL has started construction of a new stormwater line in Church and Bligh streets. Works services manager Ian Bailey said the project will involve installing approximately 100 metres of stormwater pipes, which will augment the existing stormwater network in the area. “The existing infrastructure is up to 90 years old and cannot adequately cope during periods of heavy rain,” he explained. “The works are expected to take six weeks, weather-permitting,” During construction, up to 10 centre car parking spaces and five parallel parking spaces on the south side of Church Street will be unavailable. Access to private car parks will not be affected.

Zirconia mine still on track ALKANE RESOURCES billion dollar Dubbo Zirconia Project is being finalised after receiving conditional approval from the NSW Planning Assessment Commission, with final determination to proceed in the coming month. The Western Australian-based company has also decided not to exercise the State Government’s offer to apply for a separate exploration licence for uranium and thorium.

Black spot areas to be fixed IT was like Christmas for local roads this week, with Parkes MP Mark Coulton announcing a massive $3.6M in funding to fix 12 dangerous black spot areas. The approved projects are: • Gollan Road, Wellington Council – $615,000 • Mookerawa Road, Wellington Council – $510,000 • Coonabarabran Road, Warrumbungle

Drug arrests in Central West TWO men have been charged in separate drug-related incidents this week. A 38-year-old, believed to have connections with the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, was pulled over in Coonabarabran on Sunday afternoon and found to be in possession of more than $200,000 cash while his female passenger was discovered with amphetamines. The Qld man was charged with goods in custody. Meanwhile in Cowra a clandestine drug laboratory where methylamphetamine ice was being produced has been shut down and two men, aged 44 and 36, arrested for manufacturing of a prohibited drug.

Driver injured and sheep euthanised A TRUCK driver has been injured and

Back, Lucy Evans, Lisa O’Donnell, Jayne Lawrence, front, Pritty Joseph, Therese Adijans and Sally Jenkins inspect the new hospital rooms.

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Award of Excellence for TAFE Western TAFE Western has been named the winner of the prestigious Transport and Logistics 2015 Award for Excellence. The award was presented at a glittering ceremony at Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crown Casino and received by Neil Milton, Teacher in Charge and Ray Driscoll,

Road Transport Teacher at TAFE Western. The award recognises the outstanding and innovative training in Road Transport and Heavy Vehicle licencing at the institute. Transport and Logistics training has become an important part of delivery in recent years.

Challenge in aid of homeless youth THE Dubbo-based Doorways for Youth service for homeless youth and those at risk of homelessness will be one of the beneficiaries of a month-long exercise challenge that kicks off today, Friday, May 1. UnitingCareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MOVEability challenge will involve participants gaining sponsorship to undertake regular exercise during May with the funds raised going towards the Doorways program. Doorways for Youth is run by UnitingCare Burnside and is a voluntary and confidential service for people aged 1624 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Dubbo service is available for young people throughout the Orana region.

Airport celebrates 80th birthday THERE was a party at Dubbo City Regional Airport on Wednesday morning with the facility officially turning 80. Staff and councillors were on hand for a slice of birthday cake to mark the occasion. Dubbo airport was officially opened on 29

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“Shearing sheep is a violent process”: PETA

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Society’s weighty obsession THE geniuses behind online publication Your Friend’s House have nailed it again, this time with an article titled “I lost 25kg eating lots of tuna and beef jerky”. Now I don’t condone this approach but as writer Jake Miller says “society over-thinks weight loss. You don’t need to pay someone to tell you to eat chicken breast and brown rice five times a week.” And he’s right. With a wealth of information at our fingertips, such conventional wisdom might not have a load of truth and dietary studies are often commissioned by food conglomerates, something to keep in mind next time organic goji berries are being forced down your throat.

AS many of us well know, Google is worryingly monopolistic and has allegedly been acquiring on average more than one company per week since 2010. Intel’s CEO Andy Grove calls it “a company on steroids, with a finger in every industry.” What’s more worrying is that recently Google quietly released a feature allowing users to download a list of everything they’ve ever Googled. Terrifying, right? I’m leaving this right alone, but if you’re curious, head to the Sydney Morning Herald’s online Digital Life News for a helpful guide in “seeing everything you’ve ever Googled with this little-publicised web tool”.

Baltimore’s troubled week ON April 19 one week after being taken into custody by Baltimore police, Freddie Gray died. Half an hour after being arrested Gray was found, according to officers’ accounts, unconscious and unresponsive, with severe injuries to his spinal cord and voice box. As the investigation into his death continues, protests and riots have erupted through Baltimore, echoing events in Ferguson. According to Mic writer Gregory Krieg, there is far more peo-

ple need to know about what’s inciting such reactions, including the fact the city has paid more than $5 million to settle police brutality cases in the past four years. Consider also that just 28 per cent of Baltimore residents are white, while that figure in the police force’s make-up is 46 per cent.

Humanitarian efforts for Nepal ON Sunday and throughout the course of this week, the devastating earthquake in Nepal has claimed the lives of thousands of people. The quake measured a massive 7.8 magnitude, causing an avalanche at Everest’s Base Camp, an event caught on film by one of the survivors. Understandably, tensions are rising over the slow pace of aid, with protests occurring in Kathmandu. Thousands of lives hang in the balance as the international community reacts and many encourage our government to give more aid in line with Australia’s capacity to give. As reported by the ABC, Chief of joint operations Vice Admiral David Johnston says “with many nations that are now seeking to contribute, we’ve got work to do to synchronise our own arrivals”.

Re: “Cruelling an industry that rides on the sheep’s back” and “Too much information leaves public in the dark” – Weekender 17/04/15 IT’S not surprising that PETA’s recent campaign against the wool industry has raised some farmers’ hackles. But we should take the comments of angry ex-vegans and wool industry apologists with a grain of salt. After all, anyone who profits from the exploitation of animals (or who has an axe to grind with PETA) isn’t likely to address the real issue: the pervasive cruelty to vulnerable sheep within the wool industry. First, let’s get one thing straight: yes, the “bloody lamb” held in the ad is fake. Why is this shocking? PETA certainly aren’t going to subject a real lamb to such abuse – or steal a corpse from a sheep farm – to make an ad. While no animals were harmed in the making of PETA’s ad, the same can’t be said for the much-touted counter-campaign by a South Australia farmhand. Here’s a tip: if you want to claim that shearing is no more harmful than a haircut, don’t photograph yourself holding a shorn sheep who has visible cuts on her stomach. And please note that unlike humans, sheep do not need “haircuts” – without human interference, merinos, who are not native to Australia, grow just enough wool to protect themselves from temperature extremes. The invention of shears led humans to breed sheep for continuous fleece. This counter-campaign actually proves PETA’s point: shearing sheep is a violent process that leaves these gentle animals battered and bloodied. In the wool industry, time is money, and since most shearers are paid by volume, they have an incentive to work as quickly as they can, with little regard for the sheep’s welfare. PETA US’ international video exposé of the shearing industry found that impatient workers violently punched sheep, beat and jabbed them in the head with sharp metal clippers, kicked them, poked them in their eyes, twisted their necks and slammed them into the floor. Sheep are sheared so quickly that they are often severely cut, and the hurried workers sew up the most gaping wounds with a needle and thread – and without any painkillers whatsoever. The investigators found similar abuses in every single shearing shed they visited. If a veterinarian treated a dog or cat the way that shearers treat sheep, the vet’s licence would be revoked. This is hardly the first time that shearers have been found mistreating sheep. In 2013, the Australian Workers Union’s national pastoral industry co-ordinator, Sam Beechey, told ABC Rural that some shearers take out their frustrations on the sheep and that he has witnessed shearers gouging sheep’s eyes and breaking their jaws. “I think it’s a disgrace, it’s an absolute disgrace”, he said. A retired shearer told ABC Rural that he too was “disgusted” by the abuse that he has witnessed in shearing sheds over the years but said that “most of the farmers just tolerate it”. In an effort to curtail some of the worst abuses, Liberal Party members in Victoria want shearers to be tested for drugs before reporting to work. Vasey farmer and Liberal Party delegate Robert Lawrence, who has employed shearers for 15 years, explained, “We have had a shearer break 14 legs (of sheep) during two days’ shearing”. He added, “All the [animal] welfare concerns in my shed have been linked to drug use”. PETA would go one step further and require public surveillance cameras in all shearing sheds. Since wool industry officials steadfastly maintain that sheep are always treated humanely, this would give them the opportunity to prove it. But instead, industry officials and Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce have been pushing forward awful “ag-gag” legislation that aims to make investigations on farms a crime. Without transparency in the agriculture industry, these investigations are very often the only way to expose the abuses that take place out of public view on farms and in abattoirs. Shouldn’t we be criminalising animal abuse, not those who expose it? If conditions in shearing sheds are too horrific to be viewed on public webcams, then they should be too horrific for the wool industry – and consumers – to support. While it’s clear that the wool industry isn’t going to do the right thing, the rest of us can – simply by leaving wool out of our wardrobes and choosing cotton, synthetic fleece and other animal-friendly vegan fabrics. Jason Baker – Director of Campaigns for PETA Australia

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TA L K I N G T O. . . Anthony Glick

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Tony Webber is a Dubbo resident who opposed the wars in Iraq and Syria.

Western role in creating IS must not be white-washed OMETIMES it’s what you don’t say that carries the weight. In a speech to the Sydney Institute on Monday night, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group spreading horror through Iraq, Syria and now Libya was the greatest international threat of the past 70 years. Ms Bishop also used the c-word – communism – to evoke just what a nasty bunch IS is. (Ahh, communism: that awful notion that we are all equal and there’s more than enough to go around. Glad to see the back end of that. No offence, China). You might think some background might have been useful in a discussion of such magnitude. Say, useful information like the widely accepted fact that the destruction of Iraq has unleashed a convulsion of unrest and state collapse that has paved the way for IS. Even more so when many of one’s colleagues in the current federal government were also in that position when Australia played a lead supporting role in laying waste that country. So in filling the blanks of what’s left unsaid: the invasion of Iraq and the destruction of its society has created a greater threat than the nuclear holocaust posed by the Cold War. This first war crime of the 21st century has created instability that has the potential to become, according to the Foreign Minister, “the most significant threat to the global, rules-based order to emerge in the past 70 years”. Although “emerge” isn’t quite right either, is it?

More like “created” really – as in created by the unprovoked onslaught against a nation that not only posed no external threat, but that had also suppressed extremist Islam. And “rules-based order” over the past 70 years refers directly to the UN, the global body so scornfully derided by the US and her bloodthirsty allies in the lead up to the devastation of Iraq. This international system had been the “foundation of humanity’s efforts to build peaceful, safe and prosperous societies”, Ms Bishop said without any apparent hint of irony. And it does rather seem like an oversight not to point out that IS has taken its loathsome atrocities to Libya courtesy of the unprovoked devastation of that country since 2011 by our closest European ally, the UK, in league with the US and France among others. A UN no-fly zone became a NATO turkey shoot with Britain arming – and her SAS troops leading – anti-government insurgents of many hues, including Islamic extremists who evolved into IS in what’s left of the country. But having reduced a second nation to ruins, gallant western forces packed up and went home, leaving the once stable nation also at the mercy of rival militias and tribal antagonists. But this too, only a few short years lat-

er, is now a truth unspoken. Like the immigrants fleeing Libya and drowning in their hundreds, which is reported by western media without mention of the fact that what they are fleeing is the anarchy European powers created in that country, in partnership with the forerunners of IS who now terrorise parts of it. Ms Bishop told her audience that IS posed a “real threat to the ... system of the nation-state”. Perhaps so, but not as much as a voracious western military, when it sniffs a geo-political opportunity, adorned with precious fossil fuel resources to boot. Ms Bishop said the IS declaration of a Caliphate had served as a rallying call for other extremists. You’d think so, especially since radicalisation was an outcome so often predicted by those opposed to unfettered western violence unleashed on the region. Yet we are still told that extreme Islam mostly hates our western freedoms, and not our western violence? We can’t let history be re-written under our noses. We saw it all unfold a few short years ago. We must not let the very figures that were in part responsible sit back agog and wonder aloud from whence it all came.

Having reduced a second nation to ruins, gallant western forces packed up and went home, leaving the once stable nation also at the mercy of rival militias and tribal antagonists.

South African Anthony Glick is the new heartthrob on Bondi Beach. After moving to Bondi with his family 11 years ago, “Glick” quickly became a fixture in the surf as a talented swimmer and active member of North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club. A part-time business student and talented photographer, this is the 21-year-old’s first summer as a Waverley trainee lifeguard and the ladies on the beach have certainly taken notice. Glick isn’t complaining. On my bedside table at the moment is... one of my Glick Photography photos I have taken of Bondi Beach. Life has taught me that when it comes to the opposite sex... they’re tougher than they look! My top music artists of all time are... In all honesty, it would be impossible to pick five albums! I love all music, different genres and even artists. I couldn’t pick any particular album. If I had to name my five best loved movies they would be... I’m not a big movie fan. I’d rather be outdoors watching the best show on earth. I draw inspiration from... my family and the abundance of support and love they have given me. I believe... anything is achievable, especially after getting the job as a lifeguard on the best beach in the world. I really didn’t think it was possible for me to get this job as it is so sought after but with enough persistence, it happened. I don’t believe...anyone can tell you how to live. Do what you love and you’ll fly out of bed every morning. Trust me. The one thing that will always make me cry is...seeing a family member cry. I always laugh when... I’m around my group of friends, which includes the friends I grew up with from school and the boys from work. There’s never a dull moment when I’m around them. I’ll never forget ...travelling through Europe with my mates. I never thought I’d... Be a Bondi Lifeguard, let alone be on TV!

Winged-dino with 13cm-long rods sets science world aflutter

2015 ‘SCI’ LIFE

PARIS: The discovery of a pigeonsized dinosaur with bat-like wings has exposed bizarre twists in the early evolution of birds, say scientists in China. Named Yi qi, for Strange Wing in Mandarin, the creature was an odd and unexpected addition to a long list of failed evolutionary experiments in flight – having sported wings of membrane rather than feathers, they said. “It is definitely an example showing how much experimentation

occurred,” said palaeontologist Xu Xing of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, who co-authored a study in the journal Nature. “Close to the origin of birds (from dinosaurs)... many lineages tried in a different way to get into the air, but finally only one group succeeded.” Xu and his team described Yi qi as “bizarre” in the title of their study. Yi qi was not a direct ancestor of birds, but a close relative from an

extinct line. Bearing the shortest name ever given to a dinosaur, Yi qi belonged to a family of tiny creatures called Scansoriopterygids, which had feathers and exceptionally long finger-like digits that may have been used for climbing trees or catching insects But they were not thought to have been fliers. Until now. Yi qi, the newest addition to the group, weighed about 380g as an adult, and had tiny teeth set in a

four centimetre-long skull. It had feathers considered too flimsy to be useful in flight. But what really sets Yi qi apart is a bony rod, about 13cm long, jutting from each wrist. “To be honest it took a long time for us to figure out” what it was, Xu said. Then eureka! While never before seen in dinosaurs, the team realised the feature is similar to one sported by modern-day airborne mammals – think bats and flying squirrels. AAP

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Fighting for the truth Weekender regular and experienced journalist John Ryan is also a passionate student of military history. ory. In the wake of the response to last week’s Centenary of ANZAC commemorations, he says there’s a muchhneeded conversation to be had about history and how it’s written. PHOTOGRAPHY Steve Cowley HE past fortnight has seen exhaustive, exhausting coverage of the ANZAC centenary. But here’s something about that time and that place that not many people know. William Earl Johns, better known under the pseudonym Captain WE Johns, fought in the trenches alongside the ANZACS while serving with the Norfolk Yeomanry. He went on to fight in Egypt and Greece before returning to the UK and transferring to the Royal Flying Corp (RFC) and teaching trainees to fly. Then, while flying DH4 bombers out of France, he was shot down in September, 1918 and imprisoned until the armistice. He wrote about the war that he “galloped down the drive to what, in my youthful folly, I supposed was going to be death or glory. I had yet to learn that in war there is plenty of death but little glory; that in war only death is real; that glory is simply gilt and tinsel to wrap around the other so that is looks less like what it really is”. Johns went on to write about 100 Biggles books. He was hardly a Marxist lefty pacifist – he was sacked from editing a magazine in the late 1930s for a scathing editorial condemning the Chamberlain government for not training enough pilots to fight the coming war. “Training would have to be rushed and undertrained airmen would die in accidents or in combat against better trained German pilots”, he wrote, words that proved only too true during the next few years. He was also strongly opposed to the government’s policy of “appeasement” with Hitler. There are many insights to be gained from reading the Biggles books. In the 1936 Biggles and Co there was a strong theme of anti-appeasement. In 1937’s Biggles, Air Commodore, Johns recognised the Japanese ambitions to invade and conquer much of the Far East. In Biggles Foreign Legionnaire, written in 1954, Biggles was on the trail of an international cartel which was staging bombing raids in the middle-east and other countries around the globe during peace talks, all in a bid to create markets for armaments companies and to drive the share market higher. Many people believe this is the underlying reason the USA has fought so many wars in the past 60 years. Money, power and colonial empires were behind World War I – it wasn’t a fight for freedom. The hugely unjust Treaty of Versailles which imposed harsh conditions on Germany in the aftermath of WWI directly led to the rise of Adolf Hilter and thus to World War II. So even a war most people believe Australia was justified in fighting had its origins in a previous conflict aimed at preventing Germany from establishing a colonial empire just like Britain’s.

HERE are so many myths, misconceptions and inaccuracies surrounding ANZAC Day it’s difficult to know where to begin, but as well as honouring those who fought for our nation, this Centenary has also sparked a much needed public discussion about many issues we need to air. Take the British WWI Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill, who’s generally condemned for designing the debacle of Gallipoli. Like any good tid-bit of misinformation, there’s an element of truth to this story, but just a tiny kernel. Churchill’s idea was to use a task force of second line battleships to force the Dardanelles Straits and force Turkey out of the war, but instead of the Blitzkrieg operation he envisioned the high command turned it into

a slow and methodical operation which gave the Turks time to mine the narrow stretch of water. I’ve been to Cannakale and seen the minelayer Nusret, which is treated as a national “hero” in Turkey, because the mines it laid sank and damaged enough allied ships to call a halt to the operation, thus happened the major landings of the expeditionary force which included the ANZACS. Funny how none of this year’s unprecedented coverage of the campaign has bothered to look behind the headlines. That story would show we really shouldn’t have had our troops there at all, exposing as it does yet another strategic and tactical blunder from the British upper class twits who passed themselves off as the high command. During this week’s Q&A program on ABC, a Vietnam veteran claimed the historians who wrote about war weren’t qualified unless they were there, and went on to accuse the Australian War Memorial of ‘sanitising’, or rewriting history to suit the political agenda. Truth is always the first casualty of war, and there is a concern that the whole circus ANZAC Day is becoming is for the purpose of upping our martial pride and making our involvement in the recent series of wars more palatable and acceptable to the Australian public. Intended or not, it’s certainly played into the hands of successive governments keen for far away foreign adventures and huge defence expenditures. When I was a kid attending pretty lonely dawn services, my mates were amazed that I’d even go – now if you don’t go, people want to know “why not?” I never missed an ANZAC Day back when my mates didn’t know what it was. Back then it was about honouring soldiers and those who made sacrifices in their support. Now, while that holds true for many parts of this complex day, it’s also morphed into another beast entirely. We used to follow Britain into her wars; now we follow the USA into whatever conflict the world’s only superpower creates for ideological and profit-driven motives, and we’ve ended up with the current mess in the middle-east. No wonder so many home-grown terrorists are springing up in western countries across the globe. Our brothers in ANZAC, the New Zealanders, took an independent foreign policy path a few decades ago, vastly reducing defence expenditure and that country isn’t seen as a high priority terrorist target. Our foreign policy, once described by former Labor leader Mark Latham as a “conga line of suckholes” when it came to blindly kowtowing to US wishes, is an issue on which a debate is well overdue – if we can take a step back and let the emotion drain out of it. RESULT of that emotion is that the ANZACs have been devalued by myth-makers. I’ve been to Gallipoli, thankfully at a quiet time when it wasn’t such a glorified circus, and was in awe at the exploits of the ANZACS, as well as the Turks – Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a Gallipoli veteran who became Turkey’s president, in 1933 wrote a speech which was in-

Money, power and colonial empires were behind World War I – it wasn’t a fight for freedom.

credibly gracious towards his former enemies: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us. Where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours ... You mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away the tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace after having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well.” If ever there’s been a summation of the utter futility of war, this is it, and it was a thousand times as poignant standing on that hallowed ground, seeing those words inscribed above the cliffs at ANZAC Cove. The notion that every single ANZAC or Australian soldier, ever, is a hero, is about as inaccurate as people in 2115 believing every NRL player of this time was as exceptionally gifted as Jarryd Hayne or, conversely at the other end of the spectrum, clones of the badly behaving Greg Bird. The ANZAC behaviour was no better or worse than any other group of Australians. The trenches in Turkey and the western front, among other campaigns, demonstrated true mateship and bravery, but these traits were also exhibited by the soldiers from other nations. Yet for some reason we’re encouraged to believe an orthodoxy that our brand of soldiering, in all the world, is unique and sacrosanct. They’re extremes and most people are towards the middle – with slackers and charlatans through to those having a go and doing their best for a multitude of motivations. Modern armies need so many support people to keep one soldier in the frontline –many of those deployed in wars since WWI have never actually been in action, or heard a shot fired in anger, so there’s a whole extra level of complexity based around this issue. Many veterans I’ve talked to or interviewed over the years have mentioned that many of those who talk the loudest are the ones who served in rear areas and were quite safe. There’s also a disconnect between putting ordinary people up on a pedestal. Our cash-strapped commonwealth government is spending more than $400 million to promote this Centenary, while huge numbers of current veterans who fought for Australia just like the first ANZACS, are left isolated and unsupported. And we’re sending ever more people off to foreign conflicts at the urging of the US, just as we did for Britain all those years ago. We sent troops to suppress South African farmers in the Boer War at the turn of last Century, people much like country Australians who were objecting to their colonial rulers. We need our surviving veterans to be part of a broader debate about all these wars. Vietnam broke so many people. My much-loved cousin was conscripted and served in that conflict only to return home with numerous physical and psychological problems. He died a few years ago, much too young, after a second bout of toxic shock which has been linked to exposure to Agent Orange. Unnecessary suffering and an unnecessary death. Many veterans who were involved in the second gulf war to stop Saddam Hussein before he unleashed his Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) on the world are now devastated they were sent to war under the auspices of a campaign of “mass deception”. It’s commonly accepted these days that the gulf wars were all about the US protecting its oil interests and the riches of the Saudi sheiks – once again the common

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man fighting wars for the rich. The current ISIS crisis and our deployment of yet more service people and yet more billions of dollars can be traced back to that war based on a fabrication, a lie, yet no-one has ever been held accountable for that disaster. And our generally compliant media accepted the reason for war became “regime change” when no WMD were found. The best way to treat our soldiers is not to send them to any conflicts unless a) it’s absolutely necessary and b) the majority of Australians support the deployment. The more we appear to attack today’s enemy, radical Islam, the deeper we dig ourselves into the mire. There has to be a better way, and the way forward should be the focus of a rational, factual national discussion. In WWI, when the ANZACs were performing all these feats of arms, conscription in the country was twice voted down, so even back then many people didn’t believe we should have been bleeding to save the British Empire. As the reports of casualties began arriving along with letters home telling people what the war was really like, the number of volunteers greatly declined along with casualties. Twice the people, in a democratic vote, refused to back those conscription plebiscites. Interestingly, conscription back then was supported by the wealthy newspaper barons, just as we have certain media outlets these days inflating the terrorist threat. ND aren’t people saying a lot about ANZAC Day this year? SBS sports reporter Scott McIntyre stirred the pot this week with some pretty strong comments on Twitter about ANZAC day, which has sparked a debate about free speech. Apparently he was sacked because he refused to remove the comments from his Twitter account.

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While there may well be some inaccuracies in what I’ve read, it seems he was fired largely because SBS felt he’d breached the organisation’s code of conduct when it comes to social media. Words ascribed to French philosopher Voltaire, but actually written by his biographer Evelyn Beatrice Hall, pretty much sum up what many Australians believe the ANZACs were fighting for: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Despite McIntyre’s ill-judged decision to use the SBS-created base of 30,000 Twitter followers to make a point, it’s at least paved the way for a proper debate to be had about some aspects of alleged ANZAC behaviour which, while not the lead of the story, should certainly be investigated, brought to light and not rewritten or hidden away. McIntyre also claimed the atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end WWII were the “largest single-day terrorist attacks in history”. While many people may claim there’s some truth to this, it’s a pretty simplistic view of history. I’ve been to the atomic museum in Ashville, Tennessee, the site of major research for the Manhattan Project which built the first US nuclear bombs. The display includes a letter from a US serviceman on duty in the Pacific, who wrote to his brother, an employee at Ashville involved in work so secret he couldn’t let his

brother know what he was doing. The soldier had labelled his brother a coward for not being in uniform, yet after the two atomic bombs were dropped he finally realised what had been happening at Ashville. He apologised, saying his brother’s work had saved his life because he was sure he would have been one of millions to die in an invasion of the Japanese home islands. The US had just two available atomic bombs, the one dropped on Hiroshima was based on Uranium 235, the second, dropped on Nagasaki, was Plutonium 239, and there were no other bombs available for months. The Japanese may have surrendered unconditionally after the first bomb, the US may have wanted to show the first one wasn’t a fluke, or there may have been an element of showing Russia who was boss, but the atomic strikes undoubtedly saved untold US and Japanese lives by forestalling an invasion. A show of force is always bound to have unintended consequences, so we now find ourselves mired in a seemingly never-ending series of conflicts, not even sure who we’re “fighting”. Imagine having a defence force that wasn’t tasked with backing up the USA on foreign escapades but instead focused on providing rapid and effective relief for people all over the world who’ve been hit by natural disasters like this week’s Nepal earthquake. Now that would be a legacy our Gallipoli ANZACs could be proud of.

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“I was filled with the exhilaration of being alive...” Ex-pat Dubbo teachers Luke and Tonya Padgett have been living and working in Nepal for the past three years, having swapped Wellington High School for the Kathmandu International Study Centre. Luke grew up in Nepal, the son of a doctor working in a remote Himalayan village which was hard hit by last weekend’s catastrophic earthquake. When Weekender visited the couple in Kathmandu in late 2013, Luke told of his love for the unique little country and its gentle people. Today, he shares his thoughts on the earthquake, its aftermath and the way forward for the country he considers “home”. E were inside on the ground floor when the earthquake struck. As soon as the shaking started we ran outside to an open space – I knew it was a much bigger quake than any of the tremors we had felt before. It was strong enough that it was difficult to keep a stable footing. At first, the shaking was an up-and-down motion, like being on a trampoline, and then it became a smooth sideways shaking. There was nothing to do but cling to each other and wait for the shaking to subside. Afterwards I was filled with the excitement of adrenaline, the exhilaration of being alive and the relief that

A supplied image obtained Wednesday, April 29, of (foreground) soldiers and other adults search for survivors in the rubble and ruins of a hotel destroyed during the massive earthquake, in Kathmandu, the capital. Working with the Government and other partners, including fellow United Nations organizations, UNICEF is supporting water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, child protection, education and other interventions. In response to the disaster, UNICEF is providing hospitals tents, tarpaulin sheeting, emergency medical kits, vaccines and related supplies, zinc and oral rehydration salts to prevent diarrhoeal disease outbreaks, and temporary learning spaces and psychosocial counselling for children. PHOTO: AAP/ UNICEF AUSTRALIA

none of the structures near us had collapsed. I remember a few images clearly from those first few moments: spooked dogs franticly barking at each other, the tear-streaked face of a young European woman from the house across the road, the wide eyes and big smiles of survivors. Because of the minimal damage around us I initially thought the whole disaster event would be over quickly. When we went back into our flat, though, we found it had been quite badly damaged. Bookcases had fallen and cracks in the walls had sprayed concrete render across the rooms. Shattered bricks were strewn on

the floor. The floor of our kitchen was covered with water and smashed crockery. We quickly realised we wouldn’t be able to stay there again any time soon (or indeed at all). It was only later that day (on Saturday, which was ANZAC Day) that we found out just how strong the quake had been. At that time I went for a drive around the city to see what had happened and what the scope of the damage was. The city was in much better shape than I had expected (given the magnitude of the earthquake), and people have offered various reasons for this, although I’m not sure which of them are true.

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The N had been predicting tens or even hundreds of thousands of deaths as the result of a uake this si e. any older buildings and temples had collapsed most notably the arahara tower but large sections of the city were untouched. People had already started to build tarpaulin camps, even those whose houses were fine have been afraid to sleep inside. Every now and then I would come across a crowd of bystanders around a collapsed building. The police were already out moving people along, getting traffic flowing, and blocking off dangerous areas. The city s infrastructure was ama ingly untouched.

espite what you may have heard, mobile phone communication in the city itself was never interrupted e cept for a few moments here or there . The main highways in and out of the country were undamaged, the airport was made operational within a few hours from the earth uake. The electricity supply network suffered only minor damage and power has been almost completely restored as I write Wednesday . The days following were uite tense we only realised later how stressed we had been by the e perience. Even though we have slept well enough we are now really tired, recovering from the tension of those few

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days. We slept inside the building we re in was built to be earth uake resistant and suffered no damage but deciding whether or not to do so was a bit stressful and I felt uite a weight of responsibility for that decision. We were on edge for hours after the first shock, wondering when aftershocks would come and how big they would be. There was lots of misinformation flying around people supposedly predicting bigger uakes at various times, others predicting the whole southern part of the city where we live would sink into the ground. Even though we knew these rumours were

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The dramatic damage and heroic rescues make the news coverage, but the strange feeling of life temporarily suspended is something I didn’t anticipate. Last weekend’s earthquake struck Nepal at a magnitude of 7.9, the most powerful since 1934. Estimates now have the death toll from the lethal quake at more than 4250 and more than 6,500 injured, with those figures tipped to grow as clean-up and recovery efforts continue. The Australian government has confirmed that 1,150 nationals who were in Nepal at the time of the earthquake are safe and well, with the death of a Melbourne woman in an avalanche at Everest’s base camp the only recorded casualty. Australia has pledged $5million in emergency aid, but many aid and humanitarian agencies are already on the ground in Nepal and Australians have been quick to respond to the call for donations. If you would like to help the Nepal earthquake victims, the best way to do so is to pledge financial support – every little bit helps – to a reputable aid or humanitarian agency like Red Cross, which has set up an appeal – www. redcross.org.au or 1800 811 700. Tonya and Luke Padgett also personally recommend UMN (United Mission to Nepal) which Tonya says has “a long history in Nepal and can be trusted to distribute aid to those who need it”. You can find UMN at www.umn. org.np.

unlikely (at best) going against them was still a bit nerve wracking. The government has started to move, organising the relief effort and collecting donations. Other Nepalis have been critical of the government though; asking where the collected money has been allocated, wary of a government that has been plagued by corruption. The hashtag #KhaiTaSarkar has sprung up on Twitter and Facebook (Khai ta Sarkar could mean: “Where is the Government?” or “What about the Government?”) I have heard from all my friends (Nepali and expatriate) within the city, but I don’t yet know about those out in the country. A region quite close to the village in which I grew up was devastated, losing about 90 per cent of its houses. If I don’t hear soon I may go out there to visit. Relief teams have headed out to those areas, where at this point the main enemy is hunger. Although much damage has been done, and the loss of life has been tragic, the general feeling in the city is that we have been let off lightly. Kathmandu never really stopped functioning. Grocers were open on Sunday (the day after the quake) and other supermarkets started opening the next day. We have never been worried about running out of food or water. As the fear of further aftershocks starts to fade, people are leaving the tarpaulin camps and setting about re-starting their lives. As for us, we have been at school (Kathmandu International Study Centre) helping to clear up the mess from fallen walls; thankfully this was the only damage to our campus. Given that all our main teaching blocks are structurally sound we will re-open the school on Friday. At this stage Nepal needs professional targeted teams of relief workers, the best way to support them is to make sure they have the funds to do their jobs. Now that I find time to reflect, it makes me wonder about other disasters I have read about in the news and seen on TV. It seems that waiting is a much bigger part of a disaster than I had thought. After the drama of the quake had ended people turn to their families and loved ones, and all the millions of little transactions that keep the city alive grind to a halt. With no power, nothing open, no-one at work and no goods available, those of us who survived have little to do except check on our friends and start to clean up. The dramatic damage and heroic rescues make the news coverage, but the strange feeling of life temporarily suspended is something I didn’t anticipate. I can now understand why people say that returning to routine is important for healing.

Luke and Tonya Padgett. PHOTO: DUBBO WEEKENDER/FILE

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A supplied image obtained Wednesday, April 29, of children, some filling water bottles, get drinking water from workers in a truck, during a distribution in a camp for people displaced by the massive earthquake, in Kathmandu, the capital. Working with the Government and other partners, including fellow United Nations organizations, UNICEF is supporting water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, child protection, education and other interventions. In response to the disaster, UNICEF is providing hospitals tents, tarpaulin sheeting, emergency medical kits, vaccines and related supplies, zinc and oral rehydration salts to prevent diarrhoeal disease outbreaks, and temporary learning spaces and psychosocial counselling for children. PHOTO: AAP/ UNICEF AUSTRALIA

A supplied image obtained Wednesday, April 29, of men join soldiers to remove rubble and search for survivors in the ruins of a building destroyed during the massive earthquake, in Kathmandu, the capital. Working with the Government and other partners, including fellow United Nations organizations, UNICEF is supporting water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, child protection, education and other interventions. In response to the disaster, UNICEF is providing hospitals tents, tarpaulin sheeting, emergency medical kits, vaccines and related supplies, zinc and oral rehydration salts to prevent diarrhoeal disease outbreaks, and temporary learning spaces and psychosocial counselling for children. PHOTO: AAP/ UNICEF AUSTRALIA

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HOME ON THE HILL Weekender regular Lisa Minner continues with a new weekly series highlighting some of the interesting faces, places and hidden gems along our own beautiful stretch of the Macquarie River. From hospitality to old hospital, Hermitage Hill’s new owners Nigel and Lynette Logue have managed some of the most prestigious hotels around the world. Now it’s time for “retirement”, they’re giving a new lease of life to an old and worthy treasure in Wellington. WORDS and PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Minner T seems appropriately in keeping that Nigel Logue, owner and overseer of Wellington’s prestigious Hermitage Hill Resort, is the great nephew of famous speech therapist Lionel Logue. Logue (the elder) became a household name when Australian actor Geoffrey Rush played his character in the four-time academy award winning historical drama, The King’s Speech (2010), which told the story of King George VI’s battle with chronic stuttering. Colin Firth played the King of the film’s title, who visits the Australian speech therapist for help. Over time, the two become friends and the King relies on Logue to help him deliver his first wartime radio broadcast on Britain’s declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Seated in his office with wife Lynette, Nigel Logue says his family had often discussed their famous relative around the dinner table. “It all started to get exciting when Mark Logue was going to do the movie and he later found his great grandfather’s diary in the attic, so a lot of the information in the film was taken from that,” Lynette recalls. Lionel Logue’s grandson, Mark, wrote the book with Peter Conradi about his grandfather’s relationship with the Duke of York, who went on to became King George VI. The book’s title is The King’s Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy. The couple says the whole family was delighted when the movie hit the big screen. “It was such a lovely film, so well done and our son said it was the first time he’d ever been to a movie where people stood up and clapped after it had fin-

ished,” Lynette says. The Logues moved to Wellington last year after purchasing Hermitage Hill Resort at the top of the hill in Maxwell Street. The stunning main building and its surrounding (now) accommodation was built in 1903. It was the first hospital built in the township and a perfect example of the lavish federation/Queen Anne architectural style of the time. The couple moved to the central western town after deciding they’d “semi-retire” and “slow down a bit” after a life spent travelling around the world managing a variety of high end hotels. They considered quite a few properties around NSW before discovering what would become their new home and next adventure. “We looked everywhere; on the coast and around the Blue Mountains. We were looking for a small B&B – maybe three of four rooms and then the broker suggested we look at Hermitage Hill and straight away

We initially considered a position in Aruba, in the Dutch Antilles in the Caribbean, but the opportunity came up in Bougainville in New Guinea in the late 1970s and we took it.

we saw the potential of what this place has to offer,” Logue says. Lyn interrupts: “We just loved it as soon as we got to the top of the driveway!” The pair envisaged the resort could become a hub for conferencing and team building visits given its size and layout. Upgrades to the existing accommodation make hosting groups of people for themed events a much needed and viable option within the area. “We think the location of Wellington is ideal, it’s really central to a lot of places around the state.” OGUE’S career in hospitality began with an apprenticeship with the Australian Hotel Association (AHA) soon after school. He met Lynette in 1973 and advised her early on in their courtship that they would “probably marry so she’d better start learning about the hospitality industry”. Lynette laughs at the “romantic” memory. In 1975 they tied the knot, eventually having a family. Logue’s career was inspired by a man named Eric Leatherbarrow, an Englishman who was trained at the Savoy Hotel in London and worked in five star deluxe properties around the English city. Eventually Leatherbarrow moved to South Africa where he became the manager of The President Hotel in Johannesburg. Logue has fond memories of the man he refers to as his (now deceased) mentor, who crossed paths with him when he moved to Australia in 1972. “He so impressed me with his professionalism, he lived and breathed hospitality and that is reflected in

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the way Lyn and I are living now,” he says. With some experience under his belt and soon after the couple married, Logue and Lynette moved to London where he took up a position at The Dorchester Hotel where he worked until he was offered a position in New Guinea. “We initially considered a position in Aruba, in the Dutch Antilles in the Caribbean, but the opportunity came up in Bougainville in New Guinea in the late 1970s and we took it. “New Guinea is a beautiful place with people who are so friendly, we have great memories of our time there, we came away with a great respect for their culture,” Lynette says. “Every time there was an opportunity to see cultural performances we would go, the plumes and paint they’d use for a ‘singsing’ were incredible.” FTER returning and managing motels around the country, Logue says the proudest moment in his career was kicking a personal goal by becoming a general manager of a “high-rise” by the age of 30 – at Noah’s Northside Gardens Hotel in North Sydney. From there the couple took up positions at the Sheridan Hotel in Perth, Alan Bond’s hotel – Observation City – built for the defence of the Americas Cup back in the early 1980s. Logue then worked with the Signature Corporation in Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast. “All up I’ve opened eight Signature and Pacific International hotels as well as Observation City and also I worked with P&O catering who provided up to 2500 meals per day at the army barracks and jail at Moorebank,” he says. At the stage of their life where they had

become grandparents, the couple decided to spread their wings, seeking a sea- or tree-change and again considering two offers outside Australia. “We could have gone to Fiji or back to New Guinea but we took the latter option which I don’t regret in the slightest. It was a fascinating five years spent up there,” Logue recalls.

“We spent more than $15 million renovating and updating the property and I was able to draw on the skills I’d learned, again.” Fast forward and the decision to retire presented itself after a long and satisfying life in the hospitality world, which had taken them around the globe.

After wanting to “just have a look at something little to run,” they drove up Maxwell Street, Wellington and their plans went out the window. “We just loved Hermitage Hill at first sight and here we are, not retired, but very content,” Lynette says. And they couldn’t be more pleased with their decision.

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From hospital to hotel AS the town of Wellington began to grown and the district expanded, it became obvious that a hospital was needed in the town, the closest hospital being at Orange. In 1861, a meeting was convened by the Police Magistrate, Mr J M Marsh, and it was decided to rent a cottage in Percy Street for six months to serve as a hospital. Dr Samuel Curtis was appointed as surgeon. At a meeting on 13 June 1900 it was decided to select the Maxwell Street site because of its healthy position on the hill and because the size of the block allowed for all buildings which may be required in the future. The site was picturesque with a very attractive view over the town and valley to the mountains The Old Wellington District Hospital garden and early buildings including the main ward, old kitchen block, operating theatre, old nurses home, and isolation ward comprise a group of pre 1910 structures which clearly demonstrate how a Federation period hospital was planned and operated. The Main Ward building, 1903/4, of the old district hospital is a large and impressive building sited on a hill overlooking the town and valley. Its main entrance faces the town. Built by Kennard Bros of Wellington from local red bricks from the Wellington Kiln, the main block of the hospital is designed in the Federation Queen Anne/filigree style. As the years passed and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs changed, work commenced on

the Bindawalla Community Hospital in 1948. It was to operate as a private hospital. In 1952, the government took it over and incorporated it as part of the Wellington District Hospital. Patients, facilities and expenditure were gradually moved from the Maxwell Street Hospital to Bindawalla which became the Wellington District Hospital. The imposing building on the hill became known as the Old Hospital. Nursing home patients were admitted to the old buildings in 1974 and remained until its closure in 1989 when it was declared redundant. After the closure of the Old Hospital, the University of New South Wales, in anticipation of occupying the buildings, carried out some upgrading, especially of the toilet facilities and fire exits in the Barton and main wards. These were mainly removed when they vacated the site: at the same time, some of the internal fittings of the main block, including several original fireplaces, disappeared. For a period, flats (in the previous nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and matronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarters) were occupied by tenants. The buildings were largely empty from 1989 until 1997 and deterioration occurred. In 1993 the Walker Wing was destroyed by fire. In 1997 it was purchased by private owners who restored the Barton Ward, Old Nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Quarters, Wardsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Block, Paint Shop, Glasson Ward, Old Morgue and New Morgue. SOURCE: WWW.HERMITAGEHILL.COM.AU

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Daniel McIntyre: Gun shearer He ranks at the top of his profession in the nation, but shearer Daniel McIntyre reckons every day offers a learning curve. He told Weekender about shearing, sheds, and what it feels like to be a champion. AS TOLD TO Natalie Holmes I grew up on a farm near Glen Innes at a little place called Pinkett, it’s more of a locality really, there’s not much there. My cousin got me into shearing. He said “have a go at this”. I did a rural traineeship when I left school and ended up in the sheds as a roustabout. The shearing just grew from there and I’ve been doing it for 16 years now; I was 17 when I started. I remember the first day being pretty hard, it was painful. I didn’t know if there’d be a second day. But pretty soon, I got the hang of it. It got a lot easier after that. People said I had a natural gift, I picked it up pretty quickly. It didn’t take long before I was shearing a hundred a day, once I got going. The average is 150 a day. There was a lot more work around when I started, there’s a lot less now. More people have left the wool industry and a lot of places around here are affected by Barber’s Pole Worm. During the first 12 months, the National Titles were being run in Armidale that year. I decided to go along and have a look, watch the opens, and maybe pick up a few tips. I ended up having a go in the novice event and came nearly dead last, I think. But I learned about the techniques and patterns you need to use – I didn’t know what to do when I first started or what I should be doing. Every day after that became event practice. I made it into the opens by the time I was 21 and two years after that, made it into the state team in 2004. I progressed from seniors to opens in two years, it took me two years to catch up. I competed in shearing competitions all across eastern Australia – NSW, Qld and Victoria. There were a lot of people who said I was good but you have to try not to let it get to you otherwise you lose focus. I ended up making the Australian team and you’ve got to keep your skills up – you can’t become complacent. As a member of the Australian team, I went to Masterton, New Zealand to compete in the Trans-Tasman test in 2005, which Australia won. I also competed in Millicent, SA at the National Shearing Championships. I represented Australia at the World Shearing Competition which was held in Toowoomba. The world championships used to be held every four years

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but they have recently been changed to every three years. We won the team event that year, with Shannon Warnest and I placed second in the individual shearing event behind Shannon. I’ve made the state team every year since then with the exception of 2006, where I chose not to compete due to a clash in date with a family member’s wedding. Then it took me nine years to get back into the Australian team. I felt as if I wouldn’t make it and I contemplated giving up, but I just wanted to have a crack at it – I nearly gave up but I didn’t. I don’t know what happened, maybe I got a little bit cocky and just lost focus, maybe I thought I didn’t have more to learn. But when you put your head into that mindset, it’s not good for you. Everyone is coming up behind you and you’re wearing down, but you have to keep up. When you get to that level of competition, you’re judged on quality as well as time. But I used each defeat as experience. I have learned more in the past three years than in the 10 before that. In 2013, I gained a place back into the Australian team as the third member, this meant going to NZ and competing in the Trans-Tasman but missing out on going to Ireland to represent Australia at the world championships. In preparation for the Trans-Tasman

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test in New Zealand, I took part in a twoday shearing school in New Zealand. This was the game changer for me, as during a speech made by former world champion Paul Avery, he said “Find something that gives you the edge, do what others are not prepared to do.” Not only did Australia win the TransTasman test but I received the Joseph Paewai Taonga Trans-Tasman top individual of the test, which is the highest placed shearer of the test. Coming home, I decided I needed to find an edge, focusing on physical fitness to secretly reinforce belief in myself. Once again, I began using every day in the shearing sheds as a chance to improve and to practise skills and techniques. In 2014, I won the Nationals, becoming the Australian champion. It was a pretty good feeling, I don’t know how to describe it. In the Trans-Tasman test at the nationals, Australia won once again and I received the Mark Conlon Memorial Trophy which is for the highest placed shearer in the test. I went as team leader with fellow shearers Shannon Warnest and Damian Boyle who had placed second and third in the nationals. This test was sitting at 28 wins each until Australia won on New Zealand’s home ground in March 2015. The two countries have some fierce

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rivalry and will meet again at the national championships at Forbes in October, where the new Australian team will be selected. Before then, I will have to earn a place in the NSW team to even have a shot at defending the title. But I’m hungrier than ever now. I’ll be shearing for a few years yet, I love it – I’ll just take it as it comes.

National champion comes to town MCINTYRE will be in Dubbo ahead of this year’s 142nd annual show, running shearing workshops at Parkdale Poll Merino Stud on May 11, 12, 14 and 15 ahead of competing for a spot in the state team at Dubbo Showground on May 16. Of the upcoming training and showcase, he says the aim is to give shearers tips on improving their work, both on a daily basis and in the competition arena. “The idea was just to get people ready for the show and fine-tune their skills. It’s good to see them come through and improve their standard of shearing in the sheds, it makes them better shearers and producers have a higher quality workforce. So it’s a win for everyone.”

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Greg Smart

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Flying high on the marvel of modern transport WAS resting my head by the window of an aircraft recently, watching the landscape go by when I wasn’t partially dozing off. I had been away for work for a couple of weeks and was looking forward to getting home. All very mundane? Sure, but let me put that another way. I was sitting in a pressurised aluminium tube held in the sky by moveable metal panels. The engines droned quietly outside, converting fuel into motion. I had been served a meal and wine, and my luggage, last seen six hours and two flights ago, would meet me when I disembarked. A few clicks on a computer had granted me entry into this miraculous world. And I think it is a miraculous world – where engineering solutions and service networks permit us humans to travel quickly and (usually) safely to all parts of the world. Earlier in the day, I had turned up at the airport at the designated time and presented myself to the airline staff. My bone-fides were checked and my luggage was duly tagged. In the background, the machine that keeps it all running on schedule – baggage handlers, catering staff, air traffic controllers, ground crew – went about their business like it was just another day. On this seemingly normal day, I was going to leave and return to the Earth three times. My safe passage would depend upon so my factors out of my control – the weather, the flight crew, the condition of the aircraft – yet I had full confidence in people I didn’t know to aid my safe arrival. I had been trained to expect food and drink served during these absences from the ground. I was also expect-

ing to share my personal space with a handful of total strangers. These matters are trivial to the act of barrelling down the runway, taking off, flying in a controlled manner and landing in one piece. That the aircraft actually gets off the ground to begin with is a thing of wonder. Thousands of kilograms of metal,

plastic, fabric, electrical wiring and catering are the antithesis of Mother Nature’s blueprint for flying. Some people like me appreciate that flying is not our natural state, and are happy to lap up the experience. Going to the gents’ at the rear of a Boeing 747 at 30,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean generates the thought: “Hey, this is pretty

That the aircraft actually gets off the ground to begin with is a thing of wonder. Thousands of kilograms of metal, plastic, fabric, electrical wiring and catering are the antithesis of Mother Nature’s blueprint for flying.

amazing.” Being squashed in economy seating for 14 hours, while mildly uncomfortable, gives me plenty of time to contemplate how an airfare the price of two weeks pay has delivered me to the other side of the world. While watching my favourite movies. Some people are of course just not into it. During take off, my darling wife squeezes my arm in a way that reminds me of the squeezing that arm suffered during the birth of our 11 pound son. An hour of flying time is enough for her. Human nature being what it is, some people don’t seem to appreciate the miracle. The people who complain it takes too long to load more than 400 passengers and their luggage on to an Airbus A380. The people who complain they can’t get alcohol on a morning flight (I’m looking at you, Queenslanders.) The people who complain about fog preventing their landing. The people who barge their way down the aisle once the plane has come to a stop thinking the ground crew will open the door just for them. The people who complain about their frequent flier awards points. I can understand how flying constantly for work might become a chore. Grey faced business suits loitering around airport lounges always have an air of the defeated about them. A weary looking flight attendant once said to me their job is like hosting a cocktail party at 30,000 feet for mostly apathetic guests. The glamour of flying wears off eventually. This is not something I ponder when I think about the subzero air rushing past my window and how much ingenuity and effort went into getting me up there.

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In a bleak week, all we have is hope AM writing this on the eve of the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Indonesia. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is on the national broadcaster, telling presenter Leigh Sales she sees no way their deaths will be postponed. It has been a bleak week. I reside in an area affected by the NSW coastal storms that have now been labelled a national disaster and claimed the lives of some of our residents. But despite this, our power outages and flooding pale in comparison with the shock of the Nepal earthquake and subsequent avalanche, which at the time of writing has affected more than eight million people (according to UN reports). Throw in ANZAC Day, the usual national debate around futile deaths and the lions or donkeys that sent our men â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the Topâ&#x20AC;?, and we have a nation on tenterhooks hoping for the mercy of a foreign government, in a small attempt to avoid a tragedy over which we hold little to no control. Australia is a country usually divided by ideological factions, but in this case we seem united. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our aversion to capital punishment; the lack of such a penalty in our own judicial system makes it impossible to understand the state sanction of such a barbaric act. Barbaric in the event that it is so premeditated, so callous and so very public. It gives me hope that a nation joined in mass empathy on this eve, may too find the capacity to extend that empathy to any person of any nation that is persecuted unjustly either by a state, a militia, or anything in between. In no way am I attempting to trivialise the deaths of these two young, reformed

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Australians. I am against the death penalty for murderous criminals, let alone drug traffickers. The time for rhetoric about abiding by laws in foreign lands has also passed, as we watch helplessly the spectacle on the nightly news surrounding the executions. I only hope that after a period of horrendous natural and man-made disasters, that we can find some humanity. In the wake of remembering those fallen we can see the senselessness of the continued disrespect of human life and of the planet we reside on. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a nation holding out hope to the end that these executions would not take place. Earlier this week, I was reading Michael Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writings from the late 2000s. A controversial figure, he has also been able to conjure our national conscience at times when we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to make sense of it ourselves. It was a quote on conflict that caught my eye, as relevant today as it was in 2007: Just as the disastrous and irreversible consequences of environmental abuse take generations to come home to roost, so to do the complicated effects of war

take time to spread across the face and psyche of humanity. The victors and the vanquished are equally ruined by war â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in time we are all poisoned. Bring Our Boys Home. Real Australians Say Yes. No War. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time. I am writing this on the eve of the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Indonesia. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is on the national broadcaster, telling presenter Leigh Sales she sees no way their deaths will be postponed. It has been a bleak week. I reside in an area affected by the NSW coastal storms that have now been labelled a national disaster and claimed the lives of some of our residents. But despite this, our power outages and flooding pale in comparison with the shock of the Nepal earthquake and subsequent avalanche, which at the time of writing has affected more than eight million people (according to UN reports). Throw in ANZAC Day, the usual national debate around futile deaths and the lions or donkeys that sent our men â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the Topâ&#x20AC;?, and we have a nation on tenterhooks hoping for the mercy of a foreign government, in a small attempt to avoid a tragedy over which we hold little to no control. Australia is a country usually divided by ideological factions, but in this case we seem united. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our aversion to capital punishment; the lack of such a penalty in our own judicial system makes it impossible to understand the state sanction of such a barbaric act. Barbaric in the event that it is so premeditated, so callous and so very public. It gives me hope that a nation joined in mass empathy on this eve, may too

find the capacity to extend that empathy to any person of any nation that is persecuted unjustly either by a state, a militia, or anything in between. In no way am I attempting to trivialise the deaths of these two young, reformed Australians. I am against the death penalty for murderous criminals, let alone drug traffickers. The time for rhetoric about abiding by laws in foreign lands has also passed, as we watch helplessly the spectacle on the nightly news surrounding the executions. I only hope that after a period of horrendous natural and man-made disasters, that we can find some humanity. In the wake of remembering those fallen we can see the senselessness of the continued disrespect of human life and of the planet we reside on. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a nation holding out hope to the end that these executions would not take place. Earlier this week, I was reading Michael Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writings from the late 2000s. A controversial figure, he has also been able to conjure our national conscience at times when we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to make sense of it ourselves. It was a quote on conflict that caught my eye, as relevant today as it was in 2007: Just as the disastrous and irreversible consequences of environmental abuse take generations to come home to roost, so to do the complicated effects of war take time to spread across the face and psyche of humanity. The victors and the vanquished are equally ruined by war â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in time we are all poisoned. Bring Our Boys Home. Real Australians Say Yes. No War. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time.

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Damage and destruction caused to the Arkinstall family home by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region, Wednesday, April 22. PHOTO: AAP/NIKKI SHORT

Kidding around puts things back in perspective HEN the rain starts at our house, the first words from my three year old are always “Mummy, come on lets go” as she grabs my hand and pulls me outside to play in puddles forming in the driveway. We have gorgeous views of the water from our place here on the coast, and during a storm it’s amazing to watch the normally glassy lake become nothing but a bucket for the falling rain. There is really nothing as great as the sound of rain falling on a colourbond roof. We also have a bit of a ritual. Like any good 80s tragic, I have subjected my daughter to all the great music and before we head out, the iPad is set up to play Eye of the Tiger and the theme from Flashdance. Dancing and hair tossing ensues. But last Monday night, we could tell this storm would be different. It was the subtle things that gave it away. The gates shaking like they were going to come off their hinges; the windows rattling as if to implode; the neighbours’ full size trampoline flying out of their back yard and into the street. As I said, subtle. By 2am, I was worried enough that I felt the need to risk going outside to try to secure a few things in the yard. After a few minutes in what I can only describe as a scene from a Three Stooges sketch, trying to push against the wind, I gave up went inside for a hot shower. I curled up on the lounge, under the doona, with my fast asleep little girl. I was thankful for now that she was oblivious to the craziness, sure that it would pass by daylight. At 4am, I was still wide awake and watching re-runs of the Real Housewives of Somewhere – and making a mental note to call one of the short film makers I know to do a satire called The Real Housewives of Dubbo, where real women who actually have jobs, spend time with their kids and talk about culture and politics. And then the whole house went dark. I wasn’t sure if someone upstairs was horrified by my thought or was just trying to save the few brain cells I still have from the idiocy of my current programming choice. Either way, I drifted

Comment by MEL MURRAY Y Mel Murray is a former Dubbo resident, who now runs her own music public relations company working with national and international touring artists and reckons only a girl with a true country heart would look for a job where no one blinks an eye if you swear.

off to sleep with The Kid and waited for daylight. Day 1: Storm still in full force and no power. This was kind of a novelty. After all how long could this possibly last? We painted and played 10 pin bowls in the kitchen. As night fell, we had fun lighting all the candles and even as I reassured her it would be better tomorrow, I looked outside and wasn’t so sure. After listening to the radio in the car and hearing that some suburbs had power and that none of the roads we needed to drive to get there were flooded, I dressed The Kid in a full body ski suit and went in search of fast food. Being Tight-arse Tuesday, pizzas were only $5 each so I grabbed some for the neighbours as well. I curled up in bed that night – still worried about the wind but slightly more concerned about going into a second day with no Play School or Sesame Street Day 2: Wednesday, 7.30am – finally with the storm seeming to have slowed, still no power. With the first sign of sun in days and, let’s be honest, The Kid a little stir crazy, we decided to jump in the car and check out the surrounding streets. We tuned into the ABC on the drive to try to get an update about how bad things were elsewhere.

It was only then that we realised how lucky we’d been. Huge trees that have stood for decades were lying on the ground; power lines swaying in the wind no longer attached to the poles. We saw some unusual sights on our travels – a man who had had power lines go down across his driveway and the whole front of his house, and neighbours in their PJs pitching food from the street onto his front veranda. Then there was the house boat, not an unusual sight on the lake, but this one had been moored miles away and was currently sitting on the footpath just outside one of the best pubs in the area. I had the fleeting thought that a regular had decided to shorten his walk home. It was then we heard on the radio of the loss of life in The Hunter and being without power suddenly didn’t seem so bad. At home that night as darkness fell again, the torches came out. In a go big or go home move, I decided to act out the whole plot of the Blues Brother in shadow puppets. For those who are curious, the finale car chase scene was done by gaffer taping all our matchbox cars to the cutlery. Anything to make a bored toddler smile. Day 3: Thursday – the sun was out but still no power. The washing was piling up and every towel in the house was wet. During the worst of the storm they had been used to stop water coming in under the front door. Not that it mattered – there was no hot water for showers anyway. I look after venue in town called Lizotte’s and knew I could head in to charge electronics, get online in order to get some work done and most importantly, let The Kid watch Frozen. The chef fed us while we were there and even offered us a shower. We held off. It couldn’t be much longer, surely? To my

I’d been worried about the food in the fridge, the washing, the power. The guys we were there to honor had none of that, many of them didn’t even get home.

surprise, my toddler had not been missing TV as much as I’d thought. She spent the time playing with the sound crew and singing Hit Me with Your Best Shot on a stage normally reserved for the likes of Jon Stevens and Jimmy Barnes. So proud to have a pretty self sufficient kid. Day 4: Friday – Still no power. Decided the only option for clean clothes at this point was to buy new ones. Headed to Kmart at 8am, hoping not to see any one I knew, given the lack of a hot shower. While buying my Sons of Anarchy tracksuits and one for The Kid that had a dog with a bow in its hair, I felt the need to let everyone I had contact with know we had no power and no hot water, just to reassure them we didn’t always look like this. We also both got animal slippers and some glow sticks. So when the sun went down our new tiger/lamb themed feet chased each other around the house and we cut eyes into toilet paper rolls and filled them with glow sticks. This is what it had come to. Day 5: Anzac Day – The storm passed, still no power. It was easier than ever to get up for the Dawn Service as it’s not like we were leaving a warm house. My uncle, who we lost last year, had been in the army and we have his boots so decided to take them with us. My gorgeous little girl, in her $8 kmart tracksuit, stood silently in the street during the Last Post, staring straight down at her great uncles boots. It was a sobering moment. I’d been worried about the food in the fridge, the washing, the power. The guys we were there to honor had none of that, many of them didn’t even get home. The Kid and I went home took a cold shower and got on with the day. We packed up clothes and blankets and toys for Vinnies, knowing there were people who didn’t have a safe warm place to sleep, even before the storm. You always need to be grateful for what you have. The power came on that night at 5pm. Maybe someone upstairs was holding off to make a point. And on the other side of the world, as the death toll rises, our thoughts are with those in Nepal.

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Business

Chickpeas leading the field in winter cropping circles BY NATALIE HOLMES JOURNALIST

HICKPEAS are leading the field in this year’s winter cropping season, with many growers jumping on the bandwagon because of high demand and even higher profit margins. Delta Agribusiness grain broker Jim McGirr, who is based in Dubbo, said that as far as sales go, business is booming ahead of planting, with autumn sowing going gangbusters after recent rains across the district. “We have seen a revival in interest in Desi chickpea production in central NSW as local prices have risen from about $400/mt delivered packer to over $700/mt for a new crop tonnage contract since October last year. “Locally, buyers have seen opportunities and have been aggressively sourcing both new and old crop seed, offering to take old season peas for immediate delivery as well as lucrative hectare contracts for this season’s production. “Many growers have taken advantage of the hectare contracts and have already locked in a percentage of their production area.” The surge in demand stems from Australia’s chickpea exports to India, with a decline in that country’s supply following impediments in seasonal output. “In India, low pricing at planting saw a decrease in hectares planted, which boosted values. That crop has now suffered both quality and production setbacks further reducing Indian production, pushing values higher,” McGirr said. Pulse Australia industry development manager for NSW Tim Weaver, who is based at Wee Waa, agreed by saying that India’s domestic market was not able to keep up with demand, pushing Australian chickpea value through the roof. “We are seeing a lot of interest and a spike due to overseas demand. Due to excellent prices of more than $600/tonne and an estimated shortfall in India, we are hoping that these prices will remain healthy for this season. It is good news for pulse crops this winter as faba beans are holding firm at more than $350/tonne. “If we continue to get rain, it will be a wonderful season due to a reasonable start, which is probably mainly in areas east of the Newell Highway, making chickpeas a very desirable option.”

HE popularity of chickpeas this season comes as no surprise to research and development agronomist Leigh Jenkins, who lists them as her personal favourite for this region. Jenkins has been running cropping trials at the Trangie Agricultural Research Centre for many years and said chickpeas have been the main pulse crop grown in this region since 1998. Along with canola, they make up 30 per cent of the cereal crop alternative market. “Chickpeas are definitely the most profitable – they are not the easiest to grow but they mean plenty of rewards economically.” Jenkins said chickpeas need more thought and care than most other crops and therefore

Chickpeas are leading the field in this year’s winter cropping season. PHOTOS: TIM WEAVER

a little more effort on the grower’s behalf. “Chickpeas require more knowledge of disease and insecticides in order to manage. They do suffer from water-logging as well. The reason that they’re more favoured in this Central West-Orana area is that they tolerate much higher temperatures in summer than a lot of other crops that we grow. They are traditionally grown in Turkey and Syria which have very hot, dry climates.” Jenkins pointed out that chickpeas are mostly grown for stock feed in Australia, while those grown for human consumption are exported, mainly to India. For this year’s season, she thinks chickpeas will run even with canola as the crop of choice. The difference is the sowing window of opportunity, with canola traditionally being planted earlier than chickpeas. “Now that we’ve had a little bit of rain, I think there will be a swing back to canola. We don’t often get an early break like this. Chickpeas and canola will see a 50/50 split, depending on whether we get more good quality rainfall or not.” Warren grower and former Macquarie Valley chickpea of the year winner Simon Cant speaks highly of the humble ‘chicky’ and has grown them for many years in rotation with oilseeds and cereals, which is the best way to achieve optimum results. The fact that they add nitrogen to the soil is also a very appealing quality. “They are an active part of our mix. This year, our mix will be 10 to 20 per cent legumes with some canola. Chickpeas are a very attractive option this year and they certainly compare favourably. The nitrogen benefits are the second biggest benefit. “Chickpeas have an advantage of very low maintenance levels, but the price of peace is vigilance so you can’t just ignore them. All legumes require attention, you can’t just set and forget.” Hannah Janson from Australian Crop Forecasters has said that “the price signals are

Chickpeas are definitely the most profitable – they are not the easiest to grow but they mean plenty of rewards economically.” – research and development agronomist Leigh Jenkins

there for an increased chickpea plant” while Pulse Breeding Australia chairman Mark Sweetingham is keen to see pulses expanding to more than 15 per cent of Australia’s broadacre cropping program. He says they have become an essential element in the creation of sustainable farming systems across Australia, providing disease breaks for cereal crops, while at the same time broadening weed control options, reducing reliance on artificial fertilisers and assisting with diversification of production and marketing opportunities.

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Report card on the state of the nation’s future BY ROSS MCCARTHY RTHY DUBBO CITY COUNCIL’S NCIL’S CITY DEVELOPMENT NT PROGRAM LEADER R

VERY five years the Australian government is required to produce an Intergenerational Report (IGR). The purpose of this report is to assess the long term sustainability of current government policies and how changes to the Australian population size and age profile affect economic growth, workforce and public finances over the following 40 years. The first such report was completed in 2002. The report is useful as firstly, it provides a snap shot of today in terms of population, workforce and government budget. Secondly, it provides a movie of how Australia has changed and how it is changing. Finally, it provides a projection into the future in terms of population, labour force, the economy, the budget, the environment and what governments can do to address the challenges of the next 40 years. In essence it is all about planning for our future, working out a plan for the next 40 years. In the economic world the three Ps of growth are Population, Participation and Productivity. So let’s look at Population first. The report projects Australia’s population to increase over the next 40 years. Australians are expected to live longer and continue to have among the highest life expectancies in the world. Life expectancy at birth is projected to be 95.1 years for men and 96.6 years for women, compared with 91.5 and 93.6 years today. Of interest in projections is 40,000 people (almost as many people as in Dubbo) aged over 100, compared to 122 Australian centenarians in 1974. Projections indicate there will be fewer people of traditional working age compared with the very young and elderly. The number of people over the age of 65 years is expected to more than double by 2054 compared with today; this may have implications for the tax base and the ability of the government to deliver services to the standards expected by the community. So that brings us to participation. Our future economic prosperity relies upon Australia having sufficient workers to fill the jobs of tomorrow. Over the next 40 years the portion of the population participating in the labour force is expected to decline as we get older. The opportunities are increased work force participation by women, youth and older Australians, so fewer early retirements. In the past 40 years the participation from women in the workforce has increased from 46 per cent to 66 per cent.

What does all this mean for the last “P” – productivity? This is about working more efficiently or producing more or better quality goods and services with the same level of resources – that is, working smarter not harder. Compared with the 1970s, for every hour we work we produce twice as many goods and services. During the 1990s our productivity growth was around 2.2 per cent per year. More recently this has slowed to an average of 1.5 per cent, which is the rate assumed by the Intergenerational Report. Technology such as computers, internet and mobile phones have driven some of this and now as many people are employed in IT related industries as the mining industry. Economic Projections: The report shows we can have a positive economic future. Economic growth is projected to be 2.8 per cent per annum over the next 40 years, with an annual growth of 1.5 per cent per person. If correct this would see income of the average Australian rise from $66,400 today to $117,300 by 2055. This is slightly slower than the past 40 years due to an ageing population and the related decline in participation rate. Living within our means: As with any household or business we have to plan and budget. The Australian government is spending $1.1 Billion a day, collecting $1 billon per day, with a shortfall of $100 million a day, which of course has to be borrowed. The Budget position: Returning the budget to surplus will reduce further growth in net debt and pay off the debt already incurred. To do this the government either needs to cut spending or to increase income which would come from taxes or a combination of both. Increased tax will not be a popular option, if this was bracket creep of personal income taxes it removes some of the incentive for people to work. Our reliance on business taxes is already among the highest in the world. With the federal government’s annual budget due in May, no doubt we will hear of changes to superannuation, capital gains taxes and so forth. Opportunities for the future: The Intergenerational Report prompts consideration for a long term view for Australia to have a plan into the future. For Australia to grow and prosper we need better road/rail, health, ports, technology, education and infrastructure; if we get it right we have a great future. If you are keen for more information on the IGR, after you finish the Weekender, grab a coffee and log onto Australian Government Treasury site http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/ Publications/2015/2015-Intergenerational-Report or watch a much lighter version with DR Karl presenting www.challengeofchange.gov.au

Business in changing times with Phil Comerford, Scolari Comerford Dubbo

Cash flow: Making or breaking your business F you want your business to grow and remain competitive, a solid financial plan and a well-conceived strategy can mean the difference between boom and bust. The obvious place to start is with a cash-flow analysis. Review your company’s cash flow statements to understand the cycle of inflows and outflows that stem from accounts receivables, inventory, accounts payable and credit terms. This helps identify any problem areas that need improvement.

Categorising Cash Flow CASH FLOW is divided into three categories: 1. Operating cash flow: This is the difference between the money generated by your company’s daily operations and the cash used to pay suppliers and to cover other business expenses. Operating cash flow can be a better measure of a company’s profits than earnings. In some instances, a Statement of Income could show positive net earnings while the company could be unable to pay its debts. 2. Investment cash flow: This shows changes to your company’s cash position from buying or selling assets – for example, selling and replacing company vehicles or acquiring plant and equipment. It also includes buying and selling stocks, bonds and other securities, as well as lending money and receiving loan payments. Other sources of income are also included. For example, if you operate a beauty salon and rent out an extra room as storage space, the income received is investment cash inflow. There will likely be times when your company shows little investment cash flow, but over time this helps assess how you have been using the cash your business generates. 3. Financing cash flow: While operating and investment cash flow are generated from operations, financing cash flow is derived from outside sources such as investors, shareholders and lenders. Financing cash flow includes net borrowing from lines of credit, new borrowings, loan repayments, principal payments under capital lease obligations, dividends or cash distributions, proceeds from issuing stock, and capital contributions from partners or owners. So, for example, issuing new stock is a financing cash inflow, while paying off a loan is an outflow. A cash flow statement also highlights important distinctions, such as the differences between cash and sales or inventory. A ledger full of credit sales may look good on your Statement of Income, but that won’t help if you can’t pay your employees until you collect on those accounts. By the same token, a warehouse full of inventory may represent great potential, but your creditors want to be paid in cash, not with a gross of glow-in-the-dark shoe horns. Once you have analysed your company’s cash flow statement, you need to create a cash flow projection. This is an important cash management tool that lets you see when expenditures

are likely to be too high or when you can expect a cash surplus and may want to arrange some short-term investments. The cash flow projection also provides a good idea of how much capital investment your business may need. Cash flow statements and projections help your business in other ways, too: z If you are going to approach a lender for financing or potential investors for a cash infusion, they are going to want to see a cash flow as well as a cash flow projection based on industry averages, solid business assumptions, and market trends. The cash flow statement demonstrates how well you manage your available cash. If you have borrowed from the lender before, the loan officer is going to want to see what you did with that earlier cash. If you managed the money well, your cash flow statement will provide the evidence. z If your business hits seasonal low-cash cycles every year, cash flow statements and projections will highlight those periods. With that information you can shop around for low-interest short-term financing to help keep your company running smoothly through anticipated lean times. If your company hasn’t projected cash crunch cycles, your choices become limited. You may wind up letting your bills slide and damaging vendor relationships, or you may be scrambling to arrange emergency financing that is likely to carry a high interest rate. Knowing when you are approaching the threshold of a traditionally high or low cash period also can help you determine the timing for launching a product or service or the need to trim or expand your company’s staff. In the meantime, your company’s cash flow projection will show you, as well as potential lenders and investors, what to expect six months or a year from now. Cash flow projections are the key to making smart and profitable business decisions. But, you may be wondering why your company needs a cash flow statement when it already has a Statement of Income. Certain expenses don’t show up on your Statement of Income for some time. For example, you may have spent considerable sums of cash to beef up your inventory, but until that warehouse stock translates into sales and cost of goods sold, your Statement of Income won’t reflect the purchases. Similarly, while you may be celebrating the fact that you paid off a large business debt and thus improved your company’s balance sheet, unless the interest you were paying on the debt was enormous, your monthly Statement of Income won’t show much of a difference. Moreover, certain expenses don’t affect cash, such as depreciation, amortisation and depletion. These items need to be adjusted for on your company’s cash flow statement. Consult with your adviser who can help ensure you have the reliable cash flow documents your company requires to remain thriving and profitable. Q

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A matter that’s hard to digest BY NATALIE HOLMES JOURNALIST

NE life saved is worth the effort.” That’s the opinion of local Bowelscan coordinator Peter Anderson who is diligently working on the Rotary Club of Dubbo West’s annual detection program this month. Test kits are available from pharmacies in Dubbo, Gilgandra and Coolah and have the potential to save lives with the early detection of bowel cancer. It’s not the easiest matter to digest, Anderson said, but it is hugely important. “There’s a reluctance in people, particularly even to discuss the risk. “And it’s a process that’s not the most palatable, but the kit is easy to use and user-friendly so people should have no fear. “If there’s something that needs to be done, it can be picked up early.” During the past five years, some 175 people in Rotary District 9670, from Newcastle to Cobar and Bourke, have tested positive for the likelihood of bowel cancer. That’s 175 people who received an early warning so that followup treatment could be accessed. “I appreciate the value of early detection,” Anderson said. “I have a daughter who was diagnosed with cancer at an early stage and over five years on from treatment, she is consistently given the all-clear. A great relief, thanks to early detection. “That’s also the value of the program.” According to the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, some 14,000 Australians develop bowel cancer each year. “Many bowel cancers are detected at later, difficult to treat stages. If detected early, almost all cases of bowel cancer are curable.” Institute research also states that about 90 per cent of people diagnosed with bowel cancer are older than 50 years. Anderson agreed, saying anecdotal evidence suggests older people are at higher risk simply because of their age. However, there is a risk for anyone of any age to develop bowel cancer. Risk factors in-

Health in brief

Rotary Club of Dubbo West Bowelscan coordinator Peter Anderson, with some of the kits now available at local pharmacies. PHOTO: NATALIE HOLMES

clude family history, having an inflammatory bowel disease, such as colitis or Crohn’s disease, a diet high in red meats, processed meats, fried foods or alcohol, or low in vegetables, fruit and whole grains, being obese or physically inactive or a smoker. The Rotary Club of Dubbo West has been involved in the community health initiative for a number of years as part of the broader Australian Rotary Health program. “Rotary has a health arm and we just felt this was something worthwhile because of the

to identify the environmental factors, together with a person’s genes, that may influence the development of Type 1 diabetes. Participation in the study involves the collection of biological samples and questionnaires from pregnancy through to early childhood.

Campaign targets health risks and costs Diabetes study gets $8m shot in the arm AUSTRALIA’S largest study on the causes of Type 1 diabetes in early life is in line for an $8 million shot in the arm. The Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) study will ultimately investigate 1400 pregnant women and new mothers from around the country – whose unborn or newborn baby should have an immediate relative with Type 1 diabetes – to help solve the mystery of what causes the disease. The extra funding will enable another 1200 participants to be added to the 200 women already recruited to the study which aims

DOCTORS are being urged to question the necessity of a string of tests and procedures in a bid to protect patients and cut Australia’s health costs. Five medical colleges and societies have each come up with a list of five things clinicians and consumers should question, relating to their area of expertise. They’ve identified tests, treatments and procedures they think are of proven low value or that carry an unnecessary risk. The lists include recommendations on food allergy testing, prostate cancer screening, vitamin D screening, monitoring of type 2 diabetes and ankle and spine imaging. Some of the recommendations for doctors include: * Don’t order imaging for pa-

growing risk of cancer in the community,” Anderson said. Annual screening is recommended for people aged over 40 and the test kits are available for purchase during May. “If everyone used the kit...it would save a lot of anxiety for people, particularly the medicos. “It’s a minimum investment for peace of mind.” Kits can be returned to Bowelscan using the reply-paid envelope provided.

tients with non-specific acute low back pain; * Question the long-term use of one of Australia’s most prescribed medicines, proton pump inhibitors, used to treat stomach acid and reflux; * Alternative/unorthodox methods, such as homeopathy and kinesiology, should not be used for allergy testing or treatment; * Don’t advocate routine selfmonitoring of blood glucose for people with Type 2 diabetes who are on oral medication only; * Don’t perform prostate specific antigen testing for prostate cancer screening in men with no symptoms and whose life expectancy is less than seven years.

Boost for mental health workplace training EMPLOYERS are being offered heavily-subsisdised beyondblue workplace training sessions to improve the mental health of the Australian workforce. The offer, which expires on June 30, is open to all Australian small and medium businesses with up to 199 employees and all

not-for-profit organisations. The subsidy means that, for as little as $300, organisations can have mental health professionals attend their workplace to train an unlimited number of staff about depression and anxiety, the impact of these conditions and how to support colleagues who may be struggling. beyondblue’s National Workplace Program offers organisations five different training sessions, ranging from courses designed specifically for managers and HR professionals, to one designed for executives that offers training on leadership strategies to address mental health in the workplace. According to beyondblue, educating employees about mental health conditions and how to respond to them makes workplaces more mentally healthy and brings an enormous range of benefits. Research shows Australian businesses receive an average return of $2.30 for every $1 invested in effective workplace mental health strategies. Anyone wanting to book a training session should call 1300 134 644 or email mentalwellbeing@davcorp.com.au.

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Lift, learn and be where your feet are BY ROD FARDELL L PERSONAL TRAINER R

S we’re enjoying the change in weather, I thought this week would be appropriate to focus on the mental application of a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes during this time of year with shorter days and colder weather, we forget the basics of living a life of purpose and happiness and while we all acknowledge we can never ever expect to feel this way 100 per cent of the time, we can expect to largely have a sense of contentment each and every day. If you are out of focus mentally, there are a couple of things you can do to lift and learn to make it better. Be where your feet are. We recently had a brilliant guest speaker by the name of Darcia Ondrovik, a local Dubbo girl forging her way in world of health and fitness, come to talk to us about the importance of being “where you are feet are”. When people have so much going on in their lives, they often find that while they’re completing one task, their brains are already moving on to the next task – and this isn’t just on a work level, it applies to social lives as well. Take, for instance, the crowd you’ll find at most coffee shops – small groups of people who should be focusing on what the others are saying, but who instead are full time into Facebook, Instagram and messaging...totally irrelevant to the group discussion. People forget to breathe and enjoy what they’re doing right now. By acknowledging “where your feet are”, you can focus on the right here and now. You can be in the moment with the exact task or social outing. Even with work or your hobbies, instead of thinking about something else stay with what you are doing and ENJOY that exact moment. People are getting so much done but drawing little satisfaction from anything, waking up with the emptiness of what their life is really worth. And this is true even in the gym – limit your distractions; focus on your own movement and enjoy your surroundings. Gratefulness is also key.

Too often, we create expectations on the way our life should be each and every day, without being truly grateful for what we have. We forget the efforts to which others have gone to make our life what it is. We forget to say thank you for everything we have. We forget to appreciate our own ability to breathe, run, see, hear and be able to contribute to those people around us each and every day. Create a reminder to yourself to do that. Some people use a simple “rock”, a quote that is close to you when you wake up, on your fridge or office desk. We have a tendency to focus on the little things we think are so significant and terrible in our lives, and this leads us to anger, sadness and, even worse, taking it out on everyone around you. People see this every day in their work and homes, unfortunately. Sometimes, these “terrible” things are miniscule in comparison with death and/or the suffering we see in hospitals and for people in other countries. Being grateful doesn’t mean being weak or shallow – it’s simply the expressing to others that what they do matters. Are you grateful about having good health? Abusing your body now doesn’t really take into consideration the long term consequences of what effect that abuse will have. People have a tendency to look at short term when it comes to health and not long term. They forget that having lungs that function well is a gift – until they meet a lung cancer sufferer who was smoking 30 cigarettes a day. They forget to appreciate how good it is to move until they meet someone permanently confined to a wheel chair. Don’t get to this point. Focus now on taking the time to be grateful for the things you have. With that comes an unbelievably positive shift in the way you express yourself and how happy you can generally be. You do mean something and you all have an amazing purpose in life. You need to lift yourself enough to go out and learn about what you really want. Go out and discover this goal, but don’t forget to be grateful and be where your feet are. As always, be ignited by passion, challenged by creativity and fuelled by laughter.

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Being ‘hip’. And some marketing tips shared. UR opening print ad for Ford Fiesta (above) is clever because it uses a very hip layout and was specifically placed in the Fashion section of a British newspaper. The lesson here is that it’s a great idea to place your ad in a specific section of the paper if you want to target readers who are going to be turning to that section each week.

Wise words from the Ad Guru HERE’S a coupld of of quick marketing tips from the ‘ideas bank’ we keep on file. Feel free to refer to these and use them in your own marketing... DNA Make sure that wherever you advertise – newspaper, billboard, TV and so on – that your advertising artwork always has the same DNA. That is to say, it should always look like it’s from the same stable. A rare exception may be if you are launching a complete re-branding campaign. Witness what Coles did with their ‘Down-down’ campaign launch, and note how the same elements are still in use today – in print, on TV, and online. If all your ads look different to varying degrees, then their combined impact will be weakened and you will

lose audience recognition because you have denied them the uniformity that reinforces your brand in their minds. Catchy headlines versus Funny headlines As we say here often, the headline for your ad has an important job to do. It has to arrest the reader’s attention and make them want to read on. Everybody has a slightly different sense of humour, and the ‘clever funny’ headline you think is great, risks falling off-beam to your readers if they are not on your wavelength, humour-wise. There’s plenty of room in your body copy to plant your joke, but remember not to ‘cheapen’ your product with a lame gag. There’s a not-so-old saying amongst internet marketers about funny headlines: “Google Doesn’t Laugh”. This means that people won’t find your product on the web if you lead with “Little Old Lady-mobiles” instead of “Reliable Used Cars”. The latter is what people will be searching for. Similarly in your newspaper ad, people will likely not respond as well to the first headline as they would the second. Make sense? nti ne t week, kee u the great arketing

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A stylish stripy line-up BY GABRIELLE FAGAN LIFE may never follow a straight line, but this year, your decor should. Stripes are decorating every surface right now, from walls to floors. And not only are they the most fashionable choice of the season – and a smart way to bring colour and personality to rooms – they have the power to ‘stretch’ walls too. It’s all a visual trick, of course, but vertical stripes can make ceilings appear taller, creating the illusion of height, while horizontal stripes elongate a space, making rooms feel wider. “Stripes are a perennial favourite both on the catwalk and for interiors, and are particularly on trend this year,” says Mike Constable, a fabric specialist. “Their popularity isn’t surprising, because they’re versatile and have the power to completely change the look, feel and mood of a room, depending on their direction, width, colour and pattern sequence. “Stripes can be elegant and sophisticated when monochrome, conjure sail-away style in blue and white, or be playful and wild in bold and bright colours. Bands of colour in the same width help create a classic look, whereas a mix of stripes in different widths are more modern.” So if you thought zebras, pedestrian crossings and bar codes had the monopoly on stripes, think again, and bring decor into line with this expert guide.

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Julien MacDonald is a designer who’s not afraid of drama, and proves it with his glitter-embellished striped Glitterati Black/White wallpaper. PHOTOS: PA

Airing out the indoors

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BY SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA Q: My grandmother constantly tells me my unit is “stale” and that I need to air it out at least once a week. I have no idea what she’s talking about... opening windows, I guess? – Kaylie, via email A: Well, yeah... opening windows is the main component of airing out a house, but there are a number of reasons why older folks (and many younger ones) see it as an essential step in keeping a house healthy.

BLUE and white’s a classic combo for stripes, which evokes a coastal feel, and this year its popularity reflects our passion for blue shades. “Crisp, clean stripes are synonymous with seaside interiors and can be mixed and matched for breezy, summer looks which are appropriate all year round,” says David Collinge, also a fabric specialist. “Consider a thin ticking stripe as a neutral and match with a stripe of a different In the early 20th century, airing homes was considered a crucial health component, as it was believed that fresh air would reduce the incidence of flu and other serious illnesses. Modern research has found some validity in this: The exchange of air keeps mould from growing, while a change in temperature can make it tougher for bacteria to live on surfaces around the house. Letting in sunlight also can make it tougher for moulds and bacteria to survive. Most of all, though, airing does get rid of the stale smell your grandmother noticed, and makes your

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 01.05.2015 to Sunday 03.05.2015 scale or density. To enliven a scheme, add pops of red in accessories or contrast navy blues with details in sky blues.” TIP: Stripe patterns can be mixed with gingham, larger checks and florals, as long as you ensure all patterns are within the same colour family. STRIPEY STARS: Kelly Hoppen’s signature shade is taupe but she’s just as skilful working in other palettes, as her Hoppen Stripe White/Prussian Blue wallpaper, £20 a roll, for Graham & Brown, demonstrates.

tively, make your own decorating tool by taping a row of artists’ brushes to a block of wood, and use it to paint finer layers of colour on smaller areas and architectural details.” TIP: You only need a couple of handy DIY tools to help you create stripes. Use a plumb line for vertical stripes and a spirit level for horizontals, and if you want an accurate sharp edge, apply decorators’ low-tack masking tape. Q

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MONOCHROME’S also one of the fashion’s big trends, which means black and white stripes are everywhere, and these work just as well dressing-up rooms. “Stripes particularly suit monochrome, as black and white’s a sophisticated, powerful colour combination, which adds a formal and polished element to a space. It works particularly well in traditional settings,” says Constable. “Accent colours added to a monochrome scheme will bring warmth, but in general, stripes look so graphic and bold on their own, it’s better to avoid cluttering a setting, or distracting with too many colours.” TIP: A combination of reflective and light-absorbing monochrome fabrics is striking. For example, black velvet absorbs light more than black silk, and so will look darker. Alternating flat and glossy stripes can add perceived depth and dimension to a room.

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TAKE a shortcut to next summer with stripes in zingy colours reminiscent of beach huts, deckchairs and parasols. “Colour’s come to stay in homes, and stripes are a fun way to introduce it. Make stripes work as a creative statement and try some interesting painting effects which can give you a look unique to you and your home. “There’s no rule that says stripes have to be rigid straight lines, and I think wavy, softer bands of colour are just as effective,” says Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux. “Try a simple dragged technique, using horizontal layers of colour, to get a stunning effect in the bedroom. Alternaapartment an overall nicer place to live. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of airing: Get rid of piles: Boxes, clothes, papers and so on, particularly on windowsills and beside beds and furniture, collect dust and impede airflow. Open the windows on first waking up: This is a habit I noticed while visiting friends in Europe, and it makes a lot of sense. Once you’re dressed and leaving for work, shut the windows again. Or, air your house once a week while you’re cleaning: Winter and summer, open all the windows and

I’m a great believer in the power of details which show you’re aware of a trend and know how to use it.

Struggling to choose a pattern which pairs with stripes? Look no further than a striped paper like this, which perfectly emphasises accents of pink – a paper whose dramatic design features sparkling gems and jewellery. For a bolder design for a feature wall or alcoves, consider a Super Stripe, in black and pink.

Fabric designers have embraced stripes in this colourway and there’s a beautiful selection to choose from. Those who love a sharp-suited look could opt for a fine pin-stripe.

For something less adventurous, have fun on the floor with a multicoloured striped rug.

Blue and white always conjures a calm, peaceful atmosphere in a bedroom, and this look’s supersimple to create with a backdrop of pure white walls and a bed dressed in striped linen.

doors, dust and vacuum thoroughly, and change or air bedding (turn down the bed covers for a couple of hours, and shake out the comforter). Even if it’s chilly, windy or cloudy outside, as long as it’s not pouring down rain, you can open the windows for about an hour to allow a fresh exchange of air. TIP: If allergies are keeping you from throwing open the windows on warm days, talk to an air-quality consultant about the best way to keep the indoor air fresh – such as changing air filters frequently.

NOW HERE’S A TIP BY JOANN DERSON z “If you add a teaspoon of sugar to your biscuit mix or to the dough for rolls, it will help them to brown well, and they will come out of the oven with golden tops.” – J.R. z Two ways to save money on laundry expenses: First, get into line-drying clothes – especially towels and jeans that

take longer to dry thoroughly in a dryer. Then, clean out and shorten your dryer’s vent hose to make your machine more energy efficient. It cuts down on drying time, too, saving you time AND money. z “Got an odd job coming up? Before you go out and purchase an expensive limiteduse tool, check with friends and neighbours to see if you can borrow instead of buying. Check with local hardware stores to see if it’s cheaper to rent, too.” – S.L.

z Add a small bit of boiling water to a glass of iced tea to clear it up if it is cloudy. You can do this to a pitcher just before serving. z “I have pets that leave hair and dirt on the lounge. When I wash my cushion covers, one thing I always do is put them back on the pillows when they are not quite dry. They stretch better when they’re a little bit damp. I had a terrible time a few years ago when I let them dry all the way and couldn’t get them back on!” – H.P.

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Blanc canvas: French cooking from the heart BY JEANANNE CRAIG N a recent trip to France to visit his 92-yearold mother, Raymond Blanc was woken by a noise in the garden. “It was 6am, I opened the shutters and who did I see? Maman Blanc,” the chef recalls. “That little woman had already hoed about 10 square metres of earth, and she was going fast. I said, ‘Maman, can you stop? You’ll break your back!’” The father-of-two, who grew up in Besancon, eastern France, adds: “My sons call her Mother Teresa on speed. She’s still working 10 times faster than me.” Blanc’s father was also a keen gardener, and while his school friends were playing football, he and his four siblings would be digging soil and harvesting food for his mother to cook, bottle or pickle to store for the cold winter months. “It gave me an understanding of seasonality, of heritage,” says the 65-year-old. “For me, it was the strongest part of my philosophy, and it still is today.” Blanc’s culinary big break came when, after moving to England in 1972 to work as a waiter, the eatery’s chef fell ill, and he ended up being required to take over in the kitchen. By 1984, the two-Michelin starred chef had opened hotel and restaurant Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire, England. “The first thing I did at Le Manoir was create an immense garden. Before I even considered the foundations or the roof, I did the garden,” he says today, between gulps of coffee. His passion for gardens hasn’t abated, and he can currently has his own TV series called Kew On A Plate. (There’s no word yet on when it will air on Australia TV screens, how-

ever the book from the series is available from Australian bookstores.) The TV show sees Blanc help create a sumptuous fruit and vegetable garden on the site of what was once Queen Victoria’s royal kitchen garden at Kew, in leafy South West London. “This programme doesn’t try to educate, it wants to share knowledge,” says the food star, who has an expansive understanding of fresh produce, and its nutritional value. “I wish we could tell the whole world about the importance of eating well, and fresh food. The fresher your food is, the more nutrients it has.” And eating well doesn’t have to mean eating blandly, either, or never indulging in treats. “You can eat really well,” says Blanc, his accent still strong after decades in the UK. “I want my beautiful creme fraiche with my strawberries and sugar, but don’t have it every day. “And don’t have your bacon and egg and tomato deepfried every day; that’s a treat.” A “French republican”, he relished the chance to work on a former royal plot. With a wicked laugh, Blanc adds: “I loved that and I sang La Marseillaise [the French national anthem] on it.” Want to get fresh in the kitchen? Here are three Kew On A Plate recipes to try at home.

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I wish we could tell the whole world about the importance of eating well, and fresh food. The fresher your food is, the more nutrients it has.

A fish story BY ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS AND GINA HARLOW

THE KITCHEN DIVAS

Since prehistoric times, man has seized a spear, fashioned a rod with string or tied a net together to pull a meal from streams and oceans. Even today, in some cultures, fishing is much more meaningful than just providing food. It’s a way of life, handed down and etched into the heredity. Taking food from the water was, and is, the most basic way to provide

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sustenance and survival. Today, food choices abound. Having fish as a part of our diets is not a necessity, but it’s a common and a healthy choice. Along with being a naturally low-fat protein, most fish, especially fatty fish, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to heart and brain health. Omega-3s also can be found in nuts, flaxseed and soybeans. Choosing the right fish is important. Some fish are susceptible to mercury and other environmental contaminants. Other fish are in danger of becoming

Raymond Blanc. PHOTO: PA/JEAN CAZALS

overfished. So what’s a fish lover to do? Luckily, new fishing practices have evolved that allow us to choose types of fish we can feel good about eating. There also are informative websites like www.seafoodwatch.org that provide up-to-date information about the best types of seafood to serve. Here are a few suggestions from eNature: z Dungeness Crab: from wellregulated fisheries z Salmon: wild caught z Crayfish, crawfish or Craw-

dads: appropriately farmed z Anchovies: fast-growing and abundant z Shrimp – Atlantic Northern Pink: Abundant and captured without environmental damage z Scallops: responsibly farmraised and abundant Along with species and harvesting methods, it’s important to choose the right place to buy your fish. Select a store known for selling in large quantities on a daily basis, so you’ll have some assurance that your fish is fresh. Try to avoid packaged fish unless it’s frozen, and then make

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NEW POTATO AND CHORIZO TORTILLA (Serves 4 -6) 400g Jersey Royal potatoes, quartered 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig Pinch of Espelette pepper or smoked paprika Pinch of sea salt 120g chorizo, cut into small dice 15g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 80g spinach, chopped 8 eggs, whisked Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.5. In a medium saute pan with a lid, over a medium heat, sweat the potatoes, onion and garlic in the oil with the bay leaves,

thyme, rosemary, Espelette pepper or smoked paprika and salt for 13-15 minutes. Stir regularly to avoid any colouring. Add the chorizo and continue to sweat for five minutes with the lid on so the flavours mingle. Finally, add the parsley and spinach and stir them into the vegetables for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat, add the eggs and stir everything together until evenly mixed. Pour the egg mixture into a 20cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to rest for five minutes before turning out on to a board or a large serving dish. Using a serrated knife, cut the omelette into four to six wedge-shaped slices and serve warm.

Kew On A Plate With Raymond Blanc: Recipes, Horticulture And Heritage is published in hardback by Headline Books.

sure you read the labels and check the producers. Don’t be afraid to ask the fishmonger to let you smell the fish. Fresh fish should have no smell, a translucent quality to the meat and be firm to the touch (although they’re probably not going to let you touch it). My recipe for Sauteed Catfish with Anchovy Chimichurri showcases two relatively inexpensive but nutritious types of seafood in a simple, flavourful dish.

SAUTEED FISH WITH ANCHOVY CHIMICHURRI For the Anchovy Chimichurri: 3/4 cup fresh basil 3/4 cup fresh celery leaves 3/4 cup cilantro

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FRENCH ONION SOUP (Serves 4) or the soup 2tbsp plain flour 60g unsalted butter 1kg Rose de Roscoff onions or white onions, cut into 3mm slices 2tsp sea salt 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper 200ml dry white wine, boiled for 30 seconds 1.5L cold water (or brown chicken stock, if you prefer a richer soup) 1tsp caster sugar (optional) For the croutons: 12 x 1cm-slices of baguette 150g Comte cheese (ideally two-year-old), grated Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.5. For the soup, put the flour into a small baking tin and toast in the oven for 30 minutes. Toasting the flour cooks the starch and develops a nutty flavour, which will add another layer of flavour to your soup. On a high heat, in a large, non-stick saucepan, melt the butter without letting it brown. Add the onions

and soften for five minutes, stirring frequently. Season with the salt and pepper. Continue cooking the onions for 20-30 minutes to achieve an even, rich brown colour. Stir every two to three minutes and make sure you scrape any caramelised bits of onion from the base of the pan to prevent burning and achieve an even colour. Once the onions are the desired colour, stir in the toasted flour and mix thoroughly to absorb all the juices. Gradually stir in the white wine, and one-third of the cold water and whisk to prevent lumps forming. Bring to the boil, add the remaining water and simmer for five minutes. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding the sugar if required. To make the croutons, heat your grill on a high setting. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray and toast on one side for three to four minutes, until lightly golden. To serve, divide the soup between serving bowls, top with croutons, toasted side up, and sprinkle over the grated Comte.

3/4 cup parsley 7 anchovy fillets (boneless and skinless), finely chopped 1 celery stalk, sliced 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tomatillo, husk peeled and discarded 2 garlic cloves, 1 chopped 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the fish: 4 fish fillets (100 to 115g each), farm-

(Makes 2 loaves) For the carrot cake: 300g light brown sugar 3 medium eggs 100g marzipan 1tsp vanilla puree or good-quality vanilla extract 300ml sunflower oil 300g plain flour, sifted 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1tsp baking powder 1/2tsp sea salt 1tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp ground ginger 100g sultanas 300g carrots, grated For the icing and topping (optional): 75g cream cheese 25g unsalted butter, softened 75g icing sugar 30g pecan nuts/walnuts, toasted, to decorate Preheat the oven to 170C/ Gas 3.5. Line two 26 x 9 x 8cm terrine moulds, or 900g loaf tins, with baking parchment, leaving an overhang of paper. Prepare the cake batter. In a food mixer on a medium speed, whisk together the sugar, eggs, marzipan and vanilla puree or extract for about four minutes, until smooth and light. Continue mixing and pour in the sunflower oil in a steady stream. Mix together the flour,

raised 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Mix the basil, celery leaves, cilantro and parsley with 6 of the 7 chopped anchovy fillets. Transfer 1/3 of the basil herb mixture to a medium bowl. Add sliced celery and 1 teaspoon each of the olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and reserve mixture to garnish the fish. To make the Chimichurri: Puree the remaining basil mixture and the remaining anchovy in a food

bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and spices and sift. Fold into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Lastly, fold in the sultanas and carrot, then pour the mixture into your lined terrine moulds or tins. Bake the carrot cakes in the oven for 45 minutes. To check if the cakes are cooked, insert a sharp paring knife into each and touch it to your lips; it should feel hot. For greater accuracy, insert a probe into the centre of the cake – it should read 76-82C. At this temperature, all the ingredients will be cooked through. Remove the cakes from the oven, take them out of the moulds and leave to cool on a cooling rack. It is important to turn them out of their moulds immediately so that they don’t steam inside the moulds. Of course, the cake can be eaten just as it is, but for more of a celebration, ice it. To make the icing, briskly beat the cream cheese, butter and icing sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Once the cakes are completely cool, use a palette knife to spread the icing on top of each loaf and finish by scattering over a few whole toasted pecan nuts or walnuts.

processor or a blender. Slowly drizzle in the 1/4 cup olive oil until ingredients are well-combined. Season the Chimichurri with salt, as needed. Cover and set aside. To prepare fish: 1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry. Season fish on both sides with the poultry seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Place fillets in skillet and saute for 3 minutes per side, or until fish is completely opaque and flakes easily with a fork. 2. Remove fish from pan. Serve with a generous amount of Anchovy Chimichurri and top with the remaining basil mixture garnish. Serves 4-6.

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French climber Alain Robert, also known as “Spiderman”, holds the flag of Nepal as he scales the Tour Montparnasse, a 210-metre building in central Paris, France on April 28 to show support for the victims after the earthquake in Nepal. PHOTO: REUTERS/GONZALO FUENTES

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An iconic car, the 1954 MG TF is in a class of its own

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Jim Maher

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There are sports cars then there are MGs. Iconic classics oozing style like a flawless film star or a vintage wine, a vintage MG is a time capsule of 40s and 50s panache. To enthusiast, Jim Maher his 1954 MG TF is a personal triumph, which has taken 10 years to restore and a lifetime to achieve. WORDS Yvette Aubusson-Foley PHOTOGRAPHY Connor Coman-Sargent IM Maher has every right to look smug. He’s crossing a finishing line, which has taken 10 years to reach. Tempted by the carcass of a sports car classic, he bought his 1954 MG TF a decade ago “in shocking condition” to patiently (and not so patiently) breathe new life into it. Today he’s a few tinkers short on the twoseater convertible of being ready to drive the

beauty to its second public showing, having had its first debut appearance in Wellington... carried there on the back of a trailer. “The MG was probably the most popular sports car in the 50s. When I was younger I wanted to buy a silver MG with red trim but my mother said I couldn’t because they went too fast,” Maher says. “It’s flat out doing 70 mph.”

Maher knew all of this when he was 16 years old and finally, now aged 73, he’s made his lifelong dream come true. “I knew if I was going to get one, I’d have to do it myself,” says the former schoolteacher. His love of working on cars began in his teacher college days with his first set of wheels. “I bought a car and the only way I could get it fixed was if I did it myself.”

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These days he’s no novice at restorations, with a stable – make that two – full of cars in various stages of restoration, mostly Jaguars, Chevs and another MG. Ask him how many cars he has and he’ll tell you with a subtle smile – “Several”. Hardly a poor man’s sport, Maher’s opted not to log the hours or the money put into his beloved MG TF but feels fortunate a lot of the work could be done in Dubbo. “I had to get it chromed by Dubbo Chrome Platers, the parts were from Sydney, some from England. The detailing was done here in Dubbo, the polishing and the paint. The trim was done locally, too,” he says. A member of the Dubbo Antique Auto Club, Maher is also a member of the MG Car Club in Sydney. How many car clubs is he signed up with? “Several”. In the MG TF’s heyday it was the sports car to own, sporting a front mounted 1.5 litre naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4-cylinder engine powering the rear wheels via a 4-speed

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Dubbo Antique Automobile Club Inc. celebrates 50 years on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31 in Dubbo. Member’s cars will be displayed in front of the Dubbo City Bowling Club on Wingewarra Street (next to the Western Plains Cultural Centre on Sunday, May 31 from 9am to 11am. For more information contact Norine Lack on 6882 7287.

manual box. “It was heavily hill climbed; people raced them and held gymkhanas,” says Maher. Issued with an historic registration number by the RTA – at a hefty cost of $57 including green slip – the lightweight MG TF will be taking to the road soon enough but won’t be winning any races compared with modern cars. “It’s simple motoring; a simple engine. The idea was the car was light and the motor put out a lot of power, so it was fast. It was very economical to own one too. Back then petrol cost four bob for four litres,” he said. Translated, that’s 10 cents a litre!

Hardly a poor man’s sport, Maher’s opted not to log the hours or the money put into his beloved 1954 MG TF but feels fortunate a lot of the work could be done in Dubbo.

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Nicole Alexander: The Great Plains Bestselling author and full time farmer Nicole Alexander takes a break between working cattle and inoculating faba beans to talk about competing deadlines, life on the land and her fifth work of historical fiction, The Great Plains. WORDS Jen Cowley PHOTOGRAPHY vigourgraphics.com It’s a bit of a leap from farmer to bestselling author? How did you come to be a writer? I’ve always had an interest in writing and in history, and in 1988 I was asked to contribute to a history work on the Boomi district – which is where I live, northwest of Moree – for the bicentennial celebrations. My contribution was on the history of the Alexander family – we’ve been on the property here since 1893. That was my first published piece, but when I look back, I was always a reader. And when I was a teenager, I read Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, and I was quite in awe of the work. The whole man against nature back story was something that resonated – I could see that with my own father on the property battling the elements. I went travelling after uni and worked in Singapore for a while, and I was writing all the while – poetry and short stories – and then I wrote for travel magazines, so I began to dip my toe into publishing. But it was only when I came back to the bush in the early 90s that I had the time and the space to do something a little different and try my hand at a longer piece of fiction. The Bark Cutters, your first novel, was enormously well received – that was a surprise to you, wasn’t it? Well, it was. When you’re a writer, you spend your life getting these wonderful things called rejection slips – I reckon if I joined them all together I could spin them around the world twice! – so you don’t really know. I thought I was only coming back to the bush for 12 months for a break from the corporate world... but I stayed. The longer I stayed the more emotionally re-attached I became to the bush and to the family business – and that’s what prompted me to write the story because I had a feeling it would resonate with people. Did I think it would be picked up by a publisher? No, I didn’t. But it was and it went on to be shortlisted for an Australian Book Industry award – and out of everyone, I was the most surprised. You’ve continued to draw on your connection with the land and with your family history – has that been what’s underpinned most of your work? It has. There’s an old saying that for your first book, you very much write what you know, so it was a natural fit for me to write a story set in rural Australia. At the time it was just on the cusp of this massive “rural literature” genre that everyone talks about, but at the time I was just wanting to write a bush story – I didn’t necessarily categorise it as such. But all my work to date has been classed as rural literature although it’s now spreading across to what they call popular fiction. You seem comfortable with the move towards historical fiction. I do like writing about rural Australia. I guess I’ve morphed more into the historical side because I think we have such a rich and fascinating history and I really think we can

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be doing more with it. Certainly, I find it enthralling and I guess my readers do too, because they like the historical element to my books – thank heavens (laughs)! Your fifth book is The Great Plains. Can you tell us a bit about it? Two thirds of it is actually set in America. When I set out to write it I really wanted to compare and contrast Australia and America, and that frontiering, pioneering experience. I suppose for dedicated rural fans it’s a bit of a shift. Some fans have said to me, “Nooo, why have you left Australia for part of the novel?” I did it with Sunset Ridge as well, where I had Australians going over to the Somme during the First World War. Where in The Great Plains, I have Americans coming out to Australia and mingling with Australian characters. It was just a fascinating period for me to write about – the reconstruction period following the American Civil War leading through to the dustbowl, which takes the reader through from the dustbowl in America to the Great Depression here in Australia in the 1930s. I guess from a writer’s point of view you’re always trying to challenge yourself, and that idea of comparing landscapes and people and characters from different walks of life is something I enjoy doing. What about your next book? It’s called Wild Lands. It comes out in September and it’s 100 per cent Australian. It’s set in 1838, during that very contentious

period that historians have been arguing over for the past 20 years – the Frontier Wars, whether they did or didn’t exist. That’s the time I’m writing about, but specifically about northern NSW, when settlers were going beyond the designated 19 counties in search of more fertile areas. They’d been forced out by companies such as the Australian Agricultural Company. It’s really about settlers moving further out into the bush, and the conflict with Australia’s first people and how that was perceived by both peoples involved in those skirmishes. Whether people choose to believe there was a war or not, there was some serious stuff that went on there. So Wild Lands is really based on historical documents, but it’s still a work of fiction even though it’s steeped in history. So you are as much an historian as an author, aren’t you? I’m heading that way, aren’t I (laughs)? But I’ve always had a great interest in history. The other thing is that I’ve always been able to delve into my own family’s archives – we have 120 years of stuff in boxes; paddock books and diaries and old magazines and catalogues and that sort of thing, so that’s my primary source of material for a lot of my work. But for the secondary sources, I go to libraries and the internet. People forget that you sort of lead a “double life” of sorts. You’re a full time farmergrazier – you don’t just tinker around the edges of farming when you feel like it. How do you manage to juggle the two very busy occupations? It’s very much about time management – and I’m not saying I’m great at it, I’m not. But I fit things in. The past fortnight has been really busy on the place here and I’ve also had the manuscript to edit, so I have competing deadlines, so to speak. Having said that, I did injure my shoulder last year in the cattle yards, so I’ve had to step back a bit from the physical stuff and I must admit my body feels better for it. I’ve been able to still be involved in the place – not as much physically as in the past – but that has allowed me to have a little bit more breathing space with my writing. So juggling the two does work – but it’s a challenge.

I’ve morphed more into the historical side because I think we have such a rich and fascinating history and I really think we can be doing more with it.

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Harder than it looks when you wear the pants BY CHERYL BURKE DRTCC

CCORDING to the internet, or more specifically days of the year dot com, Friday, May 1 is No Pants Day. Given the weather is dipping below the 25 degrees Celsius mark lately, I prefer to keep the breeze away from my bare legs, however would I be more willing to embrace the date if it were Wear Your Manager’s Pants for a Day day? From the outside looking in, many jobs look dazzling and exciting, especially those in the entertainment and performing arts industry. Rubbing shoulders with celebrities, attending show previews, award ceremonies, red-carpet events and being “in the know” without having to read the latest edition of New Idea, don’t mind if I do. If I wasn’t currently employed as a ticketing officer at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) and if the box office wasn’t in somewhat close proximity to the manager’s office, what would I do if I wore the manager’s pants, or in this case the manager’s retro frocks and tulle petticoats? Where there’s no business like show business, and with a star on my office door, what shows would I program? Let’s go on with the show! Truth be told I am not a great fan of opera, however I have taken the opportunity to attend a night at the opera both at the Sydney Opera House and more recently at DRTCC. If my memory serves me correctly, a potential beau purchased the tickets to the performance at the Opera House thus we were in date mode. Roaming around Sydney Harbour foreshore under the stars and thinking we were ever so cultured and mature by attending the opera was more of a highlight than the opera itself. I cannot recall the name of the performance, but it was sung in Italian, as operas commonly are, and ei-

ther I figured I was not mature or cultured enough to appreciate it, or it simply wasn’t my “thing”. So three decades on I gave opera another chance. I am loathe to think I have not matured in that time, and if cultured means I am learned in the way of civilised society I’ll put my hand up. But even by attending an opera sung in English I was no more enlightened as to why many people found it entertaining. Although I appreciated the magnificent voices, the colourful costumes and well-designed set, it seems opera still simply isn’t my thing, so apologies to opera fans, I am omitting it from my Wear Your Manager’s Pants for a Day show program. In speaking of magnificent voices, colourful costumes and the well-designed sets, there is nothing quite like local theatre productions to bring in the crowds and generally have people leaving happy and full of praise for our venue, not to mention the show. Having attended Dubbo Theatre Company’s superb performance of Evita last weekend (if there are tickets left at the time of this article’s publication, I cannot recommend it highly enough), I discovered I’m not a fan of the “through-sung” or “sungthrough” musical. Ascertaining I am not an opera fan this makes sense as a sung-through musical is one in which every word is sung, like in opera. It appears I am learned in the ways of only those members of civilised society who have seen musicals that have included dialogue. Place me in an audience to see Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King or Wicked and I am fine. Sit me in a seat to watch Cats or Les Miserables and I am like a five year old on a long car trip asking “are we there yet?” I enjoy my music, but when it comes to musical theatre I prefer a combination of spoken words amid the songs and action. Throughsung or sung-through musicals, hotly debated by theatre

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and music luminaries as being no different from an opera, are the second casualty in the Wear Your Manager’s Pants for a Day show program. Mention a rendezvous involving food or a healthy new eating plan and way of life and I am there on that bandwagon. If I could somehow arrange Sunday afternoon access to the DRTCC’s ultra modern and shiny new kitchen I would cook up a storm and have so many frozen meals prepared, the Doomsday preppers would seek me out in the event of a zombie apocalypse. So for likeminded patrons who are keen to be part of one of the many new crazes in health and eating, I propose to host a multitude of cooking demonstrations and seminars incorporating the latest fashion in food and well being. Whether it is eating less than six teaspoons of sug-

ar a day, reducing your calories and increasing your fibre, getting a bikini body in 12 weeks, upping your protein intake and reducing carbs, counting calories, juicing every single fruit and vegetable in your fridge crisper drawer, or fasting two days and eating like a blue whale the rest, my program of events will hoist you onto the bandwagon of your choice. If I haven’t already blown the budget and re-ignited the debate about whether the DRTCC would not be a waste of money nor attract audiences, I would stretch it even further and pursue my favourite comedy acts, musicians and actors. Would it matter if I was being idealistic and this took time from other matters I needed to address? After all I am wearing the manager’s pants and Bear Grylls always says to keep trying. Admittedly we already have both

the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals in the lineup this year, and being a huge fan of Samuel Johnson from his Home & Away and Secret Life of Us days I am quite excited for Sex with Strangers in which he stars alongside Tottie Goldsmith in August. But if money and distance were no obstacle I would add An Evening with Noel Fielding, Blue Man Group, Joanna Newsom, Nana Mouskouri, Monkey... Journey to the West, Endgame, and a screening of That Sugar Film for good measure. Invariably my day wearing the manager’s pants would need to come to an end, possibly before staff at the front line were bombarded by outraged patrons or a flurry of heated phone calls were received from the general manager. The notion that developing a program of shows and booking events at a multi-purpose venue that hosts music concerts, dance concerts, political launches, plays, an eisteddfod, cooking and drama classes and a plethora of occasions, is seemingly not as easy as it would appear. Unfortunately it’s not all about me and what I like. Sure it takes a measure of taste, some forethought, budgeting skills, an awareness of your audience, an ability to take risks, thick skin, a passion to share your passion, so I might leave the serious business to the manager and stick to making the less difficult decisions like what colours go best together on Sunday, May 3 – Two Different Coloured Shoes Day. •••

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Bernie Gunther has survived 10 books – and a lifetime’s worth of trouble – since Philip Kerr introduced him to readers more than 20 years ago. The novels have crossed continents and spanned decades – from a tense Berlin slipping under Nazi control to cold war Cuba and the Eastern Front. But through it all, Bernie has stayed the same – the very model of a cynical, wisecracking private eye hiding a soft heart. This new novel flits back to 1942 and finds him struggling to solve a fraud involving high-ranking Nazis while trying to track down the father of German cinema’s newest star in war-torn Yugoslavia. All the while both Bernie – and the reader – are aware that one of the twentieth century’s greatest crimes is going on all around him and there is nothing he can do about that. 9/10 Review by Rob Dex A Decent Ride by Irvine Welsh is published in hardback by Jonathan Cape. “JUICE” Terry Lawson is Welsh’s most popular character. Resurrected from Welsh’s early Noughties novel Glue, The Juice T is now back in deliciously filthy form, outrageously bed-hopping around his home city where he works as a cabbie, and seemingly getting away with insulting everyone in sight. But with a natural disaster threatening to shake the city, Terry’s own life collides with that of Penicuik country lad Jonty MacKay and his fortunes take a slide. Welsh’s skill as a novelist lies in his ability to immerse his readers into his character’s worlds through his masterful capacity for dialect and slang. Best of all though is when Welsh sidesteps the plots and allows room for the characters to breathe, offering up their thoughts on McDonald’s McFlurry, Moby Dick and hurricanes, among other things. Fantastically funny and well

drawn, the plot to A Decent Ride peters out towards the end, but is enjoyably pulled back by the strength of the characters and the plentiful humour throughout. 7/10 Review by Keeley Bolger Gorsky by Vesna Goldsworthy is published in hardback by Chatto & Windus. WHILE the title doesn’t im-

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Seven ways to change the world HEN customers visit the bookstore they sometimes comment on the reasons they made their reading choices. Just recently one lady explained her purchase of “Operation Chowhound” by Stephen Dando-Collins. It relates to the US bomber mission near the end of WWII to fly in food for Dutch citizens south of Amsterdam who were being starved by Nazi occupation. The lady’s comment was that her family lived to the north of that city and had some opportunity to find food from local farmers. Another other customer purchased “Yalta, the Price of Peace” by S.M. Plokhy. As a child she lived in Poland and had to live with the result of the Yalta agreement between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin which, in part, saw the Russians annex Poland in exchange for concessions to the West. The result was experiencing the horrors of life under that regime. The spontaneous comments could only have come from people who had personally endured extreme threat in their lives. Human behaviour has learned nothing as it ignores the loss of so many lives: those who commit the offences today show no compunction; those who permit the offences to continue lack the courage to effectively discipline our societies. In recent weeks we have been confronted with so many examples of murder, abuse, bod-

ily harm, hold-ups and terrorist raids which leave a sense of living in uncontrolled chaos. When we look at children, members of our own family, the impact comes that in today’s environment there is more exposure to violence than 50 years ago. What will it be like for them in the future? We are fed statistics that things have improved but with 31 women per week murdered the situation is absurd, out of control. When the subject of abuse of women was dealt with recently the spokesperson said that correction measures were underfunded, that $100 million was necessary to provide the necessary support services. Alan Jenkins’ book “Invitations to Responsibility” deals with men who are violent and abusive, particularly relating to families. And that is the problem. Society keeps funding the psy-

chological remedies when the real answer is in administering strong physical corporal punishment. It is effective, economical and the effects immediate. Because this won’t occur we can expect continuing abuse at all levels in the community. Author Eileen Ormsby has written “Silk Road” in which she relates the shocking true story of the world’s most notorious online drug market. The Silk Road lay at the heart of the ‘Dark Web’ – a parallel of porn, guns, assassins and drugs. With the click of a button, LSD, heroin, coke and other illegal drugs would wing their way by regular post from any dealer to any user in the world. Written 150 years apart are two books with the common title “Crime & Punishment”. The first, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. In 1849 he was arrested and sentenced to death for participating in the ‘Petrashevsky circle’ but was reprieved at the last

The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other) by Geoff Rodkey is published in hardback by Orion Children’s Books. IF you recognise Geoff Rodkey’s name, it may be because of his work as a screenwriter on the comedy film Daddy Day Care, or from his previous children’s adventure tales in The Chronicles Of Egg. This is the first book in the US author’s new series featuring the lives of the Tapper twins. Going to war is not nice at all, even less so when the war is against your twin! But alas Reese and Claudia Tapper decide instead of just turning away, it is better to go at each other. At first, it’s just mild pranks and name calling – then it gets serious! Soon the twins are at full fire, and Claudia’s embarrassing secret is revealed to the whole school. And Reese’s backpack is smelling extremely fishy. Who will win in this large-scale twin tirade?

Pick your side and prepare to battle! I liked the fact that the author used the kids’ online messages and the parents’ texts to tell the story, and also how he wrote it from the different points of view of the characters. It was clever although it sometimes did not work. Some of the lengths that the twins go to in their battle were a bit unrealistic. Also an argument between twins is not like a real war, so I think the author exaggerated quite a bit. 6/10 Review by Noah Sanders, aged 9

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Info night for the Dubbo Showgirls BY KAITLYN RENNIE THE Commercial Hotel was the place to be for every girl who is interested in being a showgirl on Thursday, April 23. The current showgirl entrants had the opportunity to meet with previous showgirls, as well as discuss and ask questions about the process, receive guidance and advice.

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New equipment for PRP BY KAITLYN RENNIE THE staff at PRP Diagnostic Imaging were very excited on Thursday, April 23, at the revealing of their new equipment, which included a new MRI machine and a 3D Breast Mammo or Tomosynthesis. They invited doctors from around Dubbo and the area, and provided dinner and drinks for their guests as well.

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ANZAC Sleep-out BY KAITLYN RENNIE THE community banded together and created a huge turn out to commemorate 100 years since the landing on Gallipoli in World War I. With activities, food vans, and an open air cinema at Victoria Park No.1 Oval, there was something to keep everyone entertained, until it was time for bed before the early wake up call for the dawn service.

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Sunshine for the Amaroo’s outdoor diners BY YVETTE AUBUSSONFOLEY THE lunch-time centenary Anzac Day menu on offer for patrons at the Amaroo Hotel bistro was a big step up from what our diggers expected to eat in bully beef and – on a good day – an Anzac biscuit shipped from home. The Anzac Day parade and centenary commemoration brought thousands to Victoria Park and fair weather made the outdoor dining at the Amaroo next to perfect.

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CYMS mark Anzac Day with Two-Up BY YVETTE AUBUSSONFOLEY THE Castlereagh Hotel hosted many patrons after the end of the Anzac centenary ceremonies, which also included the 10am parade passing the historical Castlereagh Hotel on Talbragar Street. One group in particular relived the TwoUp tradition with enthusiasm in the back courtyard where CYMS Rugby League players, friends and family gathered around a purpose built arena for an afternoon of fun and remembrance. Marking the historic centenary landing of Gallipoli and the birth of the ANZAC legend is sometimes thirsty work!

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Evita – a smash at opening night BY KAITLYN RENNIE THE Dubbo Theatre Company have been very busy as of late, planning, rehearsing and performing to present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. The Dubbo Theatre Company is one of the very few nonprofessional companies permitted to perform the musical, which has been nominated for many awards. The opening night crowd loved the show!

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SQUASHED! What’s hindering the game of squash? Weekender looks at a once popular sport that’s has gone from boom to bust. WORDS Natalie Holmes PHOTOGRAPHY Kaitlyn Rennie ACK in the day, Dubbo was home to multiple squash centres and the once popular pastime thrived as a sport. It’s a similar story in downtown Wagga Wagga, a city of similar proportions in the Riverina. Players and organisers speak of a time when the sport was booming, a factor that has significantly changed in recent years. The issues faced are many, including very little financial support or sponsorship for upcoming players, an unwillingness by government or private enterprise to create or maintain infrastructure and a downturn in interest by the players themselves.

ERYL MORTIMER has been playing and supporting squash in Dubbo since she was 16. She is now the treasurer of Dubbo Squash Club and still plays on a regular basis. “Squash was fairly big back then, it was fantastic,” Mortimer says, recalling the glory days of the sport when there used to be two clubs running autonomously in Dubbo. “There were club rooms and 13 courts at one centre. There were also two courts behind the police station before the new station was built.” But according to Mortimer, the owner of the larger facility moved away and it lost support back in the 1990s. “They didn’t really put any effort into it and the income declined. It wasn’t making enough money.” Now the club comes under the auspices of the local RSL with just four full-time courts to serve the squash players of the city. Mortimer believes the sport has experienced a serious downturn in recent years despite the number of talented players out there. People usually cite expense and time as major factors. “As a sport, it’s declining – but you need to advance it and encourage people to play. “It’s a shame for the game because we have had a number of excellent squash players over the years, many starting at a junior level. We need more young ones coming through the ranks. “The reason (for the decline) is that there are so many other sports to play.” Mortimer says it’s difficult to draw new players with finite resources and a lack of marketing is a serious factor. “We try to promote it but there’s a limit to what we can do. We are a small club, non-profit. Any money we get is limited to how much we can spend. I’d like to see our numbers improve but a lot of people don’t even realise it’s in town. “I don’t think squash has lost its appeal – I think people just don’t know about it.” On a national level, squash is certainly not on a level playing field when compared with sports such as golf, tennis, cricket and football, which are televised on a daily basis. “Any game of squash on television is usually shown in the wee hours of the morning.” This can be attributed to a range of issues including lack of sponsorship, funding and difficulties in achieving a viewer platform suitable for filming. “Unless you have glass courts, it’s very hard to see and film the game,” Mortimer explains. Squash’s decline is a sad fact for this lover of the game, who has vowed to support it until the day she dies. “I’ve played netball and other sports but squash is the best. It’s a good run-around – half an hour of squash burns more calories than half an hour at the gym and you have fun while you’re doing it. “It’d be sad to see it go but it won’t disappear – not while I’m still breathing. I just love squash.”

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ORTIMER’S sentiments are echoed by players and convenors alike in both cities. Brendan Holmes is 25, and has played since he was a teenager growing up in the rural community of Condobolin, where the competition is supported by the local golf and bowls club. “I first started playing when I was 13 or 14. I started playing mainly for fitness and I was also playing tennis and soccer at the time. I thought I was better at it than tennis but never thought I could take it further. I was happy playing locally and sweating it out.” In Wagga Wagga where he lives, he has witnessed a sharp decline of the sport in the past few years including the closure of the city’s last remaining squash and fitness centre in the suburb of Tolland. “When I started playing in Wagga in 2012, they were running a competition four nights a week. On Mondays, there was the 12 elite players; Tuesdays intermediate 25 to 30 people a night, Wednesday’s social had up to 20 players and Thursdays was a mixture of up to 60 people. So that was up to 100-110 people. “By the end of 2013, from its heyday, the Wagga Squash Club is now at the (Charles Sturt) uni. They had to make it part of the uni club to make it viable. Under the student banner, they are pushing it to students too, not just the townies.” Department of Education and Communities Riverina school sports organiser Jason Wilesmith told Weekender school squash trials are played in Griffith, 190km away. “We can’t host regional events in Wagga because we don’t have the facilities,” he says. “I think it’s a community trend but that can be in all sports.” Dubbo Squash Club Captain Justin Andrews agreed, saying that player levels have decreased in his experience. He started playing as a youngster of 11 or 12 and loves the fitness aspect of the game. “Fitness is the part I like best about it; there’s a good social side as well. I like team sports and individual and squash combines both. In workout terms, it’s equivalent to boxing.”

It’d be sad to see it go but it won’t disappear – not while I’m still breathing. I just love squash. – Dubbo Squash Club treasurer Beryl Mortimer

Fellow player Jason Margery has played squash in Singleton, Cobar, Wodonga and now Dubbo. He also likes cycling, clay target shooting and ten-pin bowling. “I love the social side of squash and always go along for that and I think it is a very social sport. “It’s also very good for fitness and it’s more of an individual sport rather than a team sport.” He believes interest is there but not the level it was in the past because people have so many other commitments. “Plenty of people play but a lot of people can’t commit to a competition because they’re shift workers,” the former mine worker explains. Holmes says there’s a plethora of activities pushing squash to the bottom of the pile. “I think it’s good there are a lot of options but kids are already pushed enough with sport. The majority of people are just playing something else. And people move away, especially from small centres. “There’s a decline across the board because there’s a lack of numbers. A lot of people can’t get into town, they have family or work stuff. And with the juniors, there’s not enough people and there’s always something else like league or soccer. They don’t see it as an alternative even though it’s offered as a mid-week sport that wouldn’t interfere. “It’s disheartening to see it perishing in front of your eyes. But if people saw it, they’d get excited. It’s an all-year round sport which you can play rain, hail or shine. You don’t have to rely on the weather or setting up. It just needs more exposure such as Come and Try days.” Andrews agrees, saying numbers have definitely declined on the courts. “There are more sports that are around compared with years ago but the main thing is there’s not enough promotion. NSW Squash doesn’t promote it anymore out here and it’s not really promoted locally either. It’s just not promoted how other sports are. It all started when the big squash centre shut here – it used to have 22 courts and we would host World Open and Australian Open games.” IABILITY is the key to the future of the game. “It seems to be a viable entity if it’s with another entity such as an RSL or golf club. If it goes out on its own, it’s likely to fail,” Holmes points out. “The facilities are also stuck in the early ‘90s.” Wilesmith says closure of courts and facilities is the issue. “The biggest concern we still have is court access. It’s the big facilities that we need. We have outsourced to Cootamundra, Griffith, Albury.” Margery says his former club of Singleton is part of an indoor sporting complex with basketball, netball, tennis and other sports. “That probably helps. If you just have squash courts and nothing else, they are limited. Dubbo squash courts are quite good, they have the pool and gym there too.” On a broader level, there is very little sponsorship or government support and the game fails dismally when compared with high profile sports such as tennis and football. “Back when I started playing, squash was televised on pay television but not much more than that,” Holmes says. “There’s a little bit of sponsorship but not on the level of televised golf or union or other games. It just doesn’t compare – there’s a huge gap. “The prizemoney for the biggest event is $100k compared to Wimbledon’s $2M. “As a squash player, if you earn $100,000 a year, you’re doing well whereas players in the NRL (National Rugby League) earn $1.2M.” Funding is certainly an issue, and Western Region

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squash convenor Donna Lane would love to see greater support for the game. “A lot more people are trying it and trying to get things happening, there’s training programs and things like that. But compared with tennis players, the money is just not there. “Funding-wise, there’s a need for input from the government. There should be a greater commitment to keeping it going.” The government-funded OzSquash and PlaySquash programs have not made it over the mountains and Margery would like to see local councils lend a hand. “I think council should get on board. Millions of dollars is poured into sporting fields so they should get on board with squash kids. There’s a focus on the sporting field so why not the squash court? “I think they should also have more squash in schools. As a coach driver, I have carted kids all over town to sports such as the golf club and the gym, so why not squash?” ESPITE all the issues, with the ongoing efforts of those fostering younger players, squash will still have a future. Wilesmith says Riverina is neither sinking or swimming in terms of its junior numbers. “It’s stable. Our numbers are not declining but they’re not going through a boom or a high. “But that can be in all sports, they go through peaks and lows. Many sporting committees are also volunteer-driven. “Entries have been good and in our secondary trials, there have been consistent numbers. We are also sending representatives to New Zealand.” Holmes says it’s harder to get into a regional team if you live in a smaller area even though there’s generally more interest in those places. “Regionally, I think it depends where you are, but there are pathways now to get into teams. In rural communities, it’s a different story and it’s difficult to have a pathway into a representative team. If you are

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in a bigger area, it’s a little easier.” According to Lane, Western Region performs very well in relation to other regions. “We’ve won state competitions for the past three or four years in both girls and boys events. “There does seem to have been a little bit of a resurgence and opportunities for kids to represent regional NSW and we do have a strong western regional network. “We have to compete against other sports that are around and we have to be willing to travel.” On a personal level, Lane’s entire family are squash lovers. “I’ve been playing since I moved to Dunedoo 27 years ago, I even met my husband on the squash court,” she laughs. “I’ve got three children that have all represented

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NSW. As a family, squash has taken us to Cairns, Malaysia, Perth and Melbourne. It’s given my kids heaps of opportunities. It has also cost us a lot of money though.” In general, she’s seen the ebbs and flows of the sport in recent years. “I would say it has suffered a decline over the past 20 years. In some ways there is a renewed interest. While we have lost a number of centres, a lot of centres have been taken over by new people such as Cardiff in Newcastle, Forster and Willoughby in Sydney. “A lot of the regional centres have suffered though, that has happened in some areas. For example, Mudgee only has one court. “But in the smaller towns like Gulgong, where the courts are still going, there are still strong competitions going.” Although Mortimer was heartened by attendance and interest in the recent junior tournament in Dubbo and was pleased to share that Dubbo Squash Club has now joined social media in the push for players, Andrews said it was the first such tournament to be held in Dubbo in 20 years. As a father of two young squash players, he’s disappointed by the way the game has declined. “I think what’s lacking is government funding, sponsorship and schools. Both of my kids are playing representative squash now and Western Region is one of the strongest regions in the state. We always have numbers in every age group. But when I was younger, a lot of teachers played and wanted to get the kids involved. But not many teachers play anymore so the interest has gone. “A lot happens in metropolitan areas, so it’s a bit lopsided. It’s a shame because it’s such a good sport.” » Locally, squash is played in Dubbo on Tuesday at 6pm and Wednesday at 7pm at Dubbo RSL Club. » Across Australia, the Australian Junior Squash Open is played over Easter, the Eastern University Games in July and the Australian Open in August.

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T H E R E G I O N AT A GLANCE

hear From Mozart to Piazzolla TALENTED young musicians from Sydney Conservatorium’s postgraduate Masters program together with acclaimed pianist and Sydney Conservatorium senior lecturer David Miller will perform music for strings, flute and guitar. The entertaining program features music from Mozart to Piazzolla and the Geist String Quartet of Sonia Wilson and Meg Cohen (violin?, Hayasa Tanaka (viola), James Larsen (cello) are joined by flautist Breeana Moore and guitarist Ciaran Edwards-McKeown in a concert of captivating solo and ensemble works. These exceptional young artists are led by their teacher, accompanist and chamber music expert David Miller.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the next generation of leading Australian musicians at the Macquarie Conservatorium at 7.30pm on Friday, May 1. There will also be masterclasses with the artists for string, flute, guitar and piano students at Macquarie Conservatorium from 10am on Saturday, May 2. Visit www.macqcon.org.au for more information.

Rural presentation JOIN industry leaders Kit Pharo and Dr Terry McCosker along with marketing and stock handling expert Grahame Rees for a one-day seminar guaranteed to challenge the status quo around business management, production versus profit and livestock marketing. The day will also include an update of the latest soil carbon opportunities for producers, and

will finish with an interactive panel discussion. The seminar will be held at Yeoval Baptist Church from 9.30am to 3pm on Wednesday, May 13.

Australian Farming Families WRITER Deb Hunt’s second offering, Australian Farming Families will hit the shelves today, May 1. Exploring country lifestyles across a cross-section of farming families, this is a book about the human aspects of life on the land – stories of success and failure, life and love, of hardship and celebration and the passion and determination that characterised every family. The book will be officially launched at the Broken Hill Library from 6.30pm on Friday, May 22.

see Blue Love

Evita

DESCRIBED as part dance, part comedy, part drama, Shaun Parker’s production Blue Love is a unique and utterly hilarious performance inspired by famous works of art, theatre, music and film. It has previously been performed to sell-out shows in Berlin, Singapore, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and New Zealand and is set for the stage of Dubbo Regional Theatre on Saturday, May 9. [pic]

FOR those that missed it last weekend, Evita is back this Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. Dubbo Theatre Company is proud to be one of the few non-professional companies in Australia given the opportunity to present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular show which brings to life the story of the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan

Peron. At Dubbo Regional Theatre from 8pm on both nights.

Dundullimal Garden Expo THE Dubbo Dundullimal Garden Expo will be held this weekend between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. Featuring information and displays including garden tools, sculptures, plants, homemade products, recycling, composting, sustainability, alternative

energy and stone walls. See the new heritage homestead garden and have a bite to eat in the Shed Cafe or enjoy the barbecue at the shearing stand. Entry includes a Dubbo gardens tour. Carry on into the evening with drinks with heritage garden expert Paul Fitzgerald at 6.30pm. Tickets for the dinner, drinks and garden tour can be pre-purchased from Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo Visitors Centre or Millings Real Estate.

do Dads for Kids Festival TAKE the kids for a day out and meet sporting legend and father of five Max Walker at the upcoming Dads for Kids Festival between 10am and 2pm this Sunday, May 3, at Dubbo Showground. Entry is free and kids will receive a free sports ball while stocks last. There will be face painting, sporting activities, a jumping castle, reptile show, automotive display demonstra-

tions, lifestyle displays and story corner. This event showcases the services and support available to fathers and their families in the community. Call 6885 2353 for more information.

Dubbo Showgirl Cocktail Party SUPPORT the Show Society that supports your community by attending the Dubbo Showgirl Cocktail Party on Sat-

urday, May 9. The evening begins at 6.30pm for 7pm at Dubbo RSL Club Resort’s Rooftop Terrace. The evening features lucky door prizes, raffles and plenty of fun. Tickets are available from the Dubbo Show office in Fitzroy St or by phoning 6882 4364.

Bowel scan NOT everyone likes to talk about their

bowel health, but from Friday May 1 and throughout this month, test kits are available at all chemists in the major towns. Rotary clubs and participating pharmacies have been providing low cost kits to the public on an annual basis for many years now. Dubbo West Rotary Club looks after Dubbo, Gilgandra and Coolah and urges members of the community to get tested.

etc. contact Ann Sharpe 6882 7135 or June Rayner 6884 0615.

Bourke Reunion THE annual Bourke Reunion will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street from 2pm. This is a get-together for past Bourke residents to get together, socialise and reminisce. For further enquiries, please

Diners Club MEMBERS of the Diners Club will meet for a lovely meal on Saturday, May 2, at Sticks and Stones Restaurant at 7pm. All women that are on their own and

enjoy dining out are more than welcome to join the group. For bookings or further information please contact Chris on 6884 1179.

Trundle ABBA Festival FOR a day and night out that will make your bell ring and your heart sing, head

to the Trundle ABBA Festival on Saturday, May 2. The small town with the big heart really knows how to put on a good time, and the festival will feature tribute group Bjorn Again, disco dancing competition and fashions of the era. Visit trundleabbafestival.com for more information.

To add your event to HSDE, email whatson@dubboweekender.com.au

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OPEN WEEKENDER ^ĞĞ ƚŚĞ ƚĞĂŵ Ăƚ dŚĞ ƚŚůĞƚĞƐ &ŽŽƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ Įƚ͊

GYMS

RSL AQUATIC & HEALTH CLUB KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϳ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϱƉŵ Open Sunday 8.30am-3pm 'Ǉŵ͕ /ŶĚŽŽƌ ƉŽŽů͕ ^ĂƵŶĂ Steam room ^ƋƵĂƐŚ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ Cnr Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets, 6884 1777

DUBBO GROVE PHARMACY

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵ Ɵů ϭϮ ŶŽŽŶ 'ŝŌǁĂƌĞ͕ :ĞǁĞůůĞƌǇ ,ŽŵĞǁĂƌĞƐ 59A Boundary Road, 6882 3723

THE ATHLETES FOOT KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵ Ɵů ϮƉŵ ǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ Įƚ for your foot 176 Macquarie Street, 6881 8400

SHOPPING DUBBO ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES

Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm ŶƟƋƵĞ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ͕ ĐŚŝŶĂ͕ ĐĂƐƚ ŝƌŽŶ͕ ŽůĚ ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽůůĞĐƚĂďůĞƐ͘ 4 Depot Road, 6885 4400

COFFEE & MEALS OLD BANK RESTAURANT KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϮ Ɵů ůĂƚĞ 'ŽŽĚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ŵƵƐŝĐ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ƟŵĞƐ Ψϭϱ ůƵŶĐŚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ 232 Macquarie Street, 6884 7728

CLUBS & PUBS

TED’S TAKEAWAY

Open Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-8pm dŚĞ ďŝŐ ǀĂůƵĞ ŝŶ ƚĂŬĞĂǁĂǇ ĨŽŽĚ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ǁĞĞŬůǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ͘ 26 Victoria St, 6882 7899

PASTORAL HOTEL

VILLAGE BAKERY CAFE

Open Saturday and Sunday 6am to 5.30pm. Gourmet pies DŽƵƚŚͲǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ĐĂŬĞƐ ĞůŝĐŝŽƵƐ ƉĂƐƚƌŝĞƐ 'ŽƵƌŵĞƚ &ƌĞŶĐŚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƐĂůĂĚ ďĂŐƵĞƩĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĂůĂĚƐ͘ WĞƌĨĞĐƚ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ĂŶĚ ďƌƵŶĐŚ 113 Darling Street (adjacent to the railway crossing), 6884 5454

STICKS AND STONES

Open Saturday and Sunday ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ϳ͘ϯϬ ʹ ϯƉŵ >ƵŶĐŚ ϭϮD ʹ ϯƉŵ ŝŶŶĞƌ ϲƉŵ ʹ YƵŝĞƚ ŝŶĞ ŝŶ Žƌ dĂŬĞĂǁĂǇ͘ tŽŽĚĮƌĞĚ WŝǌǌĂƐ Homemade pastas ʹůĂʹĐĂƌƚĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐƐĞƌƚƐ ůů ĚŝƐŚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ŵĂĚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ĂŶĚ ĨƌĞƐŚĞƐƚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĞƐƚ ŇĂǀŽƵƌƐ ĨŽƌ ĞǀĞƌǇ ŵĞĂů͘ 'ůƵƚĞŶ ĨƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƌŝĂŶ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ 215A Macquarie St, 6885 4852

THE GRAPEVINE

Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-4pm 'ŽŽĚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ĐŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ŐŽŽĚ company 144 Brisbane St, 6884 7354

HOG’S BREATH BREKKY

Open Saturday and Sunday

ϴĂŵ ʹ ϭϭĂŵ ,ŽŵĞŵĂĚĞ WĂŶĐĂŬĞƐ ŽƐƐ ,ŽŐ͛Ɛ ŝŐ ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ EŽǁ ƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ZŽďƵƐƚĂ ĂŶĚ ƌĂďŝĐĂ ĐŽīĞĞ ďĞĂŶƐ ĨƌŽŵ EĞǁ 'ƵŝŶĞĂ ĂŶĚ ŽƐƚĂ ZŝĐĂ͘ 193 Macquarie Street, 6882 4477

Open Saturday 10am to 4am, Sunday 10am to 9pm. ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ůƵŶĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŶĞƌ͘ ůů ĚĞƐƐĞƌƚƐ ŚŽŵĞ ŵĂĚĞ͘ Open Saturday and Sunday ĂůĐŽŶǇ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ͛Ɛ ĨƌŽŵ 8am - 11.30am ^ĞƌǀŝŶŐ ŝůů͛Ɛ ĞĂŶƐ ŽīĞĞ 110 Talbragar St, 6882 4219

THE BOOK CONNECTION

Open Saturday 8.30am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 2pm. EĞǁ ĂŶĚ ƵƐĞĚ ďŽŽŬƐ KǀĞƌ ϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ ďŽŽŬƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ͘ 178 Macquarie St, 6882 3311

QUINN’S MYALL ST NEWSAGENCY

Saturday and Sunday from 5am- 1pm. EĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌƐ͕ ŵĂŐĂǌŝŶĞƐ͕ ƐƚĂƟŽŶĞƌǇ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐ͘ 272 Myall St, 6882 0688

THE SWISH GALLERY

DUBBO RSL CLUB RESORT

Open Saturday 9am to 12pm. ŝƐƟŶĐƟǀĞ ũĞǁĞůůĞƌǇ͕ ĐƌĞĂƟǀĞ ĐŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ ĚĞĐŽƌ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌ ŚŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƚǇůŝƐŚ ŐŝŌƐ͘ 29 Talbragar St, 6882 9528

CLUB DUBBO

&Žƌ Ăůů ǇŽƵƌ /z ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͕ ŚĂƌĚǁĂƌĞ͕ ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ^ĞĞ ƵƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ ĨŽƌ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 9am-4pm 64-70 Macquarie Street, 6882 6133

Open Saturday 8am to 1am Sunday 8am to 10pm. YƵĂůŝƚǇ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ͕ ďůĂĐŬďŽĂƌĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŝƐƚƌŽ͘ Cnr Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets, 6882 4411

Open Saturday and Sunday from 9am. ZŝǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ ŝƐƚƌŽ ϭϮƉŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ ĂŶĚ 6pm to 9pm. ZĞůĂǆĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ͘ Whylandra St, 6884 3000

THE CASTLEREAGH HOTEL

Open Saturday 10am to 2am, Sunday ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮĂŵ͘ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ůƵŶĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŶĞƌ ϳ ĚĂǇƐ Ă ǁĞĞŬ͘ ŽŵĞ ĚŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽǇ Ă ĚƌŝŶŬ ǁŝƚŚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ďĞĞƌ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ͕ Ă ƌŽƵŶĚ ŽĨ ƉŽŽů ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĨƌŽŶƚ ďĂƌ Žƌ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĚĞůŝĐŝŽƵƐ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ ƐƚǇůĞ ŵĞĂůƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ restaurant. Cnr Brisbane and Talbragar Streets, 68824877

SPORTIES

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3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Friday 01.05.2015 to Sunday 03.05.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Friday, May 1 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge

MOVIE: Pitch Perfect

Glee

GEM, 8.30pm, M (1986)

PRIME7, 8.30pm, M (2012)

ELEVEN, 9.30pm

As decorated marine gunnery sergeant Tom Highway, Clint Eastwood effuses a distasteful but memorable excess of machismo transforming raw recruits into fighting machines in the lead-up to the Grenada invasion. Spasmodically violent and expletive-heavy, this is colourful work from Eastwood, who both stars and directs. Just don’t expect the same level of comprehensive excellence he displayed in the more recent Million Dollar Baby and Letters from Iwo Jima.

Like Bring It On was to cheerleading competitions, Pitch Perfect pits university a cappella groups against each other in a riotous film that shamelessly makes fun of the whole business. A strong ensemble cast includes Aussie Rebel Wilson as the obnoxious and outlandish Fat Amy but, while she injects plenty of humour in the style the actress has become famous for, the true star here is Anna Kendrick. She plays Beca, a university freshman cajoled into joining all-girl singing group The Bellas. But when a tough competition lands them in contest with their male rivals, Beca’s energy and unorthodox ideas lead to a few bum notes.

Whether you think its so super cheesy you just have to avoid it like the plague, or that it’s a feelth every Friday good show you make a date with ne thing night instead of heading out, one is for sure, Glee’s global army off fans are still singing along strong to this ow colourful US drama, which is now ason. almost at the end of its sixth season. nal Tonight’s episode sees the original ok members of New Directions look back on how they wound up in the glee club. Watch out for some g entertaining flashback, starting with Will Schuester (Matthew es to Morrison, right), who announces er his unhappy wife Terri Schuester (Jessalyn Gilsig) that he is now running the glee club.

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PRIME7

WIN

TEN

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6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 10.00 One Plus One. (CC) 10.30 Life At 7. (R, CC) 11.30 Eggheads. (R, CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) 1.55 Kitchen Cabinet. (R, CC) 2.30 Last Tango In Halifax. (PG, R, CC) (Final) Childhood sweethearts are reunited. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) A detective investigates murders. 5.00 News: Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 The Drum. (CC) A discussion of the events of the day.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Crimes Of Passion: Sleepwalker. (M, R, CC) (1997) A man is accused of murder. Hilary Swank, Charles Esten. 2.00 The Daily Edition. (CC) Presented by Sally Obermeder, Monique Wright and Tom Williams. 3.00 The Chase. (CC) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 News At 4. (CC) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R, CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. (CC) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Mornings. (PG, CC) Topical issues and celebrity interviews. 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Variety show featuring celebrities, musical guests and ordinary people with interesting tales to tell. 2.00 Extra. (CC) Entertainment news program. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. (CC) Easy-to-cook recipes. 3.00 News Now. (CC) 4.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R, CC) 6.30 GCBC. (R, CC) 7.00 Huey’s Kitchen. (R, CC) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R, CC) 8.00 Family Feud. (R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 1.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.00 The Doctors. (M, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Ben’s Menu. (R, CC) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 Japanese News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese News. 7.00 Al Jazeera English News. (CC) 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News From Cyprus. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 NITV News Week In Review. 1.30 France 24 International News. (CC) 1.45 The Journal. (CC) 2.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 3.00 Al Jazeera News. (CC) 3.30 Rex In Rome. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Coast: Life Beyond The Edge. (R, CC) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R, CC)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) Fiona heads to Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) Current affairs program. 8.00 QI. (R, CC) Host Stephen Fry and team captain Alan Davies are joined by guests for an “H”-inspired discussion about humans and humanity. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, CC) (Final) After attendees of a party celebrating a sparkling wine launch are endangered when the glasses are laced with slug poison, it becomes clear that the winery is being targeted. 10.00 The Trip To Italy: Il Riccio, Capri. (PG, CC) (Final) Steve breaks the news to Rob that Joe is coming out to Italy, meaning they will have to forego Sicily. 10.35 Lateline. (R, CC) News analysis program. 11.05 The Business. (R, CC) The day’s business and finance news, including a look at the latest trends on the international share and currency markets. 11.20 Rage. (MA15+) Continuous music programming.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 News. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (CC) To begin the autumn season, Joh, Adam and Jason help a busy mum get her house ready for auction. Karen adds a twist to a classic shepherd’s pie. Demi has tips to create 3D artwork. 8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (M, R, CC) (2012) A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girls acapella group. However, before they can take on their rivals they must first revamp their new recruits, incorporating their unique style into the repertoire. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson. 10.50 MOVIE: Backdraft. (M, R, CC) (1991) Two brothers track down an arsonist and expose corruption in the fire department. Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 WIN News. (CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) TransTasman Test. Australia v New Zealand. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Commentary from Ray Warren, Peter Sterling, Phil Gould, Wally Lewis, Darren Lockyer and Andrew Johns. 10.00 Footy Show Fight Night. (CC) A look at the Billy Dib World Title Fight from Tokyo. Hosted by Erin Molin, with commentary from Ray Hadley and former world champion boxer Daniel Geale. 11.15 Cops Uncut. (M, CC) A selection of dashboardcamera clips in which US police officers encounter strange situations, make mistakes and at times act inappropriately.

6.00 Family Feud. (CC) Two families try to win big prizes by guessing the most popular responses to a survey of the public. 6.30 The Project. (CC) Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, CC) Lifestyle program. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, CC) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with Mark Ruffalo, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Josh Widdicombe and Blur. 9.30 NCIS. (M, R, CC) After being targeted by an assassin, FBI Agent Tobias Fornell asks the NCIS team for help investigating the incident. Much to everyone’s surprise, Gibbs and Fornell’s ex-wife, Diane Sterling, makes an unexpected appearance and offers them the help they need to break the case wide open. 10.30 Shark Tank. (PG, R, CC) A entrepreneurial mum is one of four to enter the tank seeking investment from the sharks. Hosted by Sarah Harris. 11.30 The Project. (R, CC)

6.00 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection. (CC) Chef Heston Blumenthal tackles the classic Sunday roast, chicken with all the trimmings. 6.30 World News. (CC) 7.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland: Life At The End Of The Earth. (CC) (New Series) Presenter Paul Murton travels to the picturesque Scottish islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay. 8.00 Soccer. (CC) A-League. First elimination final. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 World News. (CC) 11.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG, R, CC) After Jake notices that Holt has been acting moody, he teams up with Holt’s husband to figure out what happened. 11.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG, R, CC) It’s the day of Gina and Charles’ parents’ wedding and the whole squad is given a job to fulfill for the ceremony. 11.55 MOVIE: 35 Shots Of Rum. (M, R) (2008) A stranger interposes himself in the relationship between a widowed father and his daughter. Alex Descas, Mati Diop.

12.10 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 1.10 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.40 MOVIE: Triangle. (AV15+, R, CC) (2009) 3.35 Impractical Jokers. (M, R, CC) 4.00 Extra. (R, CC) 4.30 Good Morning America. (CC)

12.30 The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Join David Letterman and special guests for his Top 10 and more. 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Rage. (PG, CC) Continuous music programming.

1.30 Home Shopping.

1.45 MOVIE: Incident At Loch Ness. (M, R, CC) (2004) Director Werner Herzog searches for the Loch Ness Monster. Werner Herzog. 3.25 MOVIE: Eastern Plays. (M, R) (2009) Christo Christov. 5.00 Korean News. 5.35 Japanese News.

CLASSIFICATIONS: (P) For preschoolers (C) Children’s programs (G) General viewing (PG) Parental guidance (M) Mature audiences (MA15+) Mature audiences only (AV15+) Extreme violence. (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions. Please Note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to late change by networks. 0105

3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Dubbo Weekender | Friday 01.05.2015 to Sunday 03.05.2015

Friday, May 1 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

GENERAL

DOCUMENTARY

SPORT

6.25pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Comedy. Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd. (M) Premiere

7.00pm The Art Of. (PG) Arts

7.30pm Air Crash Investigations. Seconds after lift off, a plane’s left engine falls off. (PG) National Geographic

7.30pm Soccer. A-League. Elimination Final. Fox Sports 4

8.30pm What We Do In The Shadows (2014) Comedy. Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi. A trio of vampire friends learn about modern society after a 20-something hipster is turned immortal. (M) Premiere 8.30pm The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Adventure. Owen Wilson. (M) Masterpiece

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.25 Rob The Robot. (R, CC) 2.40 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 2.50 Yo Gabba Gabba! (R, CC) 3.15 dirtgirlworld. (R, CC) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Lah-Lah’s Adventures. (R) 4.25 Joe & Jack. (R, CC) 4.30 Let’s Go Pocoyo. (R, CC) 4.40 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 5.10 The Hive. (R, CC) 5.25 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.30 Olivia. (R, CC) 5.45 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.00 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.15 Tree Fu Tom. (R, CC) 6.35 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R, CC) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) 8.35 The Midwives. (PG, R, CC) 9.35 Catfish: The TV Show. (PG, CC) (Final) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. (PG, CC) 10.55 World’s Toughest Jobs. (M, R, CC) 11.55 The Undateables. (M, R, CC) 12.45 That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) 1.05 Jimmy Fallon. (PG, R, CC) 1.50 News Update. (R) 1.55 Close. 5.00 This Is Scarlett And Isaiah. (R, CC) 5.05 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.15 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.35 The Magic Roundabout. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 9.25 Oggy And The Cockroaches. (R, CC) 9.30 Dancing Down Under. (R, CC) 10.00 Lockie Leonard. (R, CC) 10.25 What I Wrote. (R, CC) 10.30 A Journey Through Asian Art. (R, CC) 10.40 How Postmodernism Changed The World. (R, CC) 11.10 Australian Artists. (R, CC) 11.30 BTN. (R, CC) 12.00 The Crust. (R, CC) 12.45 Round The Twist. (R, CC) 1.10 Stormworld. (R, CC) 1.35 Bindi’s Bootcamp. (R, CC) 2.00 Arthur. 2.25 Pearlie. (R, CC) 2.40 Hairy Legs. (CC) 2.50 Tashi. (R, CC) 3.05 SheZow. (R, CC) 3.15 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 3.40 Almost Naked Animals. (R, CC) 3.50 Riders Of Berk. (R, CC) 4.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (CC) 4.40 News On 3. (CC) 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 5.10 Numb Chucks. (R, CC) 5.25 You’re Skitting Me. (R, CC) 5.50 The Next Step. (CC) 6.15 Slugterra. (R, CC) 6.35 Kobushi. (R, CC) 6.50 News On 3. (CC) 7.00 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 7.30 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. (R, CC) 7.55 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 8.20 Naruto. (PG, CC) 8.45 Sword Art Online. (PG, R, CC) 9.10 Deltora Quest. (R, CC) 9.30 Voltron. (PG, R, CC) 9.55 Close.

7.30pm The Carbonaro Effect. Michael stuns shoppers at a thrift mart with a remarkably advanced antique that self-tailors clothes and a chalkboard that solves mathematical equations. (M) FOX8 8.30pm Saving Hope. While charting the course of her own life, Alex is faced with the grim task of telling a bride-to-be that she is going to die. (M) SoHo

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Shopping. 7.00 Flushed. (C, CC) 7.30 Spit It Out. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Jay’s Jungle. (P, R, CC) 8.30 Man About The House. (PG, R) 9.00 Home And Away. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 10.00 Homes Under The Hammer. (R) 11.00 Kingswood Country. (PG, R) 12.00 Taggart. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Man About The House. (PG, R) 3.30 The Martha Stewart Show. 4.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG, R) 5.30 Homes Under The Hammer. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Indian Doctor. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Escape To The Country. Jules Hudson heads to North Devon. 9.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) (New Series) First-time developers take a gamble. 10.30 Make My Home Bigger. (PG) 11.00 Best Houses Australia. (R) 11.30 Homes Under The Hammer. (R) 12.30 Love Thy Neighbour. (PG, R) 1.00 House Wreck Rescue. (PG, R) 2.00 Escape To The Country. (R) 3.00 The Martha Stewart Show. (R) 4.00 Kingswood Country. (PG, R) 5.00 Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Shopping. 7.00 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West. (CC) 7.30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates. (R, CC) 8.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (R) 8.30 Art Attack. (R, CC) 9.00 NBC Today. (R, CC) 11.00 NFL Draft. From Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. 1.30 Sound FX. (PG) 2.00 Sound FX: Best Of. (PG) 3.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG, R) 4.00 The Border. (PG, R) 5.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Footy Flashbacks. (CC) 7.00 AFL Pre-Game. (CC) Pregame coverage of the match. 7.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 5. Carlton v Collingwood. From the MCG. 11.00 MOVIE: Bulletproof Monk. (M, R) (2003) A Tibetan monk protects a sacred scroll. Chow YunFat, Seann William Scott. 1.00 Detroit Gang Squad. (M, R) Follows officers of the Detroit gang squad. 2.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG, R) 3.00 Money Barn. (PG, R) 3.30 Motor Mate. (R)

7.30pm Aliens On The Moon. Behind the ofﬁcial story of the moon landing. (PG) History

7.30pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 12. Brumbies v Waratahs. Fox Sports 2 8.00pm Football. AFL. Round 5. Carlton v Collingwood. Fox Footy

7.30pm Beatles: The Journey. Using rare archive footage, news reels and interviews, follow the formation and rise of the world’s ﬁrst supergroup. (PG) Biography

GO! 6.00 Robocar Poli. (R) 6.30 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 7.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 7.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Move It. (C, CC) 8.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 9.00 Surprises. (P, R, CC) 9.30 SpongeBob. (R) 10.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 10.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 11.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 11.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (R) 12.00 Extra. (CC) 12.30 The Middle. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Auction Hunters. (PG, R) 3.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 3.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Looney Tunes. (R) 4.30 Tom And Jerry. (R) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG, R) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (PG, R, CC) (2002) Sarah Michelle Gellar. 8.30 MOVIE: Batman Begins. (M, R, CC) (2005) A man battles organised crime. Christian Bale, Michael Caine. 11.30 Gotham. (M, R, CC) 1.30 Rabbids Invasion. (PG, R) 2.00 TMZ Live. 3.00 TMZ. 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. (PG, R) 4.00 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (R)

GEM 6.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Skippy. (R) 7.00 Supernanny USA. (PG, R) 8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG, R, CC) 9.00 New Style Direct. 9.30 Global Shop. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Alive And Cooking. (R, CC) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Secret Dealers. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (R, CC) (1960) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (R, CC) 3.30 Tigers About The House. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Ellen. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 A Current Affair. (CC) 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 8.30 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge. (M, R, CC) (1986) A Korean War veteran returns to his old US Marines unit for his final tour of duty. Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason, Everett McGill. 11.10 MOVIE: Bonnie And Clyde. (M, R) (1967) 1.30 GEM Presents. (CC) 1.40 MOVIE: The Servant. (M, R, CC) (1963) Dirk Bogarde. 3.50 Blackadder The Third. (PG, R) 5.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG, R)

Will Ferrell stars in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

ONE 6.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 9.00 Quit Forest Rally Event Review Pt 2. (R) 10.00 Liquid Gold. (R, CC) 11.00 Undercover Boss. (PG, R) 12.00 NYC 22. (M) 1.00 The Goodwin Games. (PG, R) 1.30 The Goodwin Games. (M, R) 2.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Totally Wild. (R, CC) 4.00 Fishing. (R, CC) 4.30 Wild Racers. (PG, R) 5.00 Fishing Edge. (R) 5.30 iFish. (R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Megastructures: Burj Khalifa – World’s Tallest Skyscraper. (R) A look at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M, R) Join dedicated police officers as they patrol the streets of the US. 9.30 MOVIE: Dragon Eyes. (AV15+, R) (2012) A fighter takes on drug dealers. Cung Le, Jean-Claude Van Damme. 11.30 Bellator MMA. (M) 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M, R) 3.00 Ross Kemp: In Search Of Pirates. (M, R) 4.00 Sport Science. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Vic The Viking. (C, CC) 8.30 Toasted TV. 9.30 Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) 10.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG, R) 11.00 Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Taxi. (PG, R) 12.00 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 JAG. (PG, R) 2.00 Judging Amy. (M, R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.30 Cheers. (PG, R) 4.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.30 Laverne & Shirley. (PG, R) 5.00 Mork & Mindy. (PG, R) 5.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (CC) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) Ray tries to teach Ally a lesson. 7.30 American Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ryan Seacrest. 9.30 Glee. (PG) The original members take a look back. 10.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG, R) 11.10 Movie Juice. (PG, R) 11.40 Milk Live At The Chapel. (PG) 12.10 Wonderland. (M, R, CC) 1.10 Judging Amy. (M, R) 2.05 Touched By An Angel. (PG, R) 3.00 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 JAG. (PG, R) 5.00 Home Shopping.

SBS 2 6.00 Urdu News. 6.20 Indonesian News. 7.00 Russian News. 7.30 Polish News. 8.00 DW Global 3000. 8.30 Macedonian News. 9.05 Croatian News. 9.40 Serbian News. 10.20 Portuguese News. 11.05 Japanese News. 11.40 Hong Kong News. 12.00 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Italian News. 1.35 German News. 2.05 Spanish News. 3.05 Greek News. 4.00 Iron Chef. (R, CC) 4.45 Vs Arashi. (R) 5.40 American Ninja Warrior. (R) 6.30 If You Are The One. (R) 7.30 Friday Feed. 8.00 Parks And Recreation. (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+) A couple go on a naked date. 9.20 Diary Of A Teenage Nudist. (MA15+, R, CC) A look at the growing popularity of nudism. 10.25 Banana. (M) 11.00 Cucumber. (MA15+, R, CC) (Final) 11.55 Friday Feed. (R) 12.25 The Story Of Film. (MA15+, R) (Final) 1.35 PopAsia. (PG) 3.40 NHK World News In English From Tokyo. 5.00 French News. 5.50 Urdu News.

NITV 6.00 Welcome To Wapos Bay. 6.30 Bizou. 7.00 Move It Mob Style. 7.30 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. 8.00 Mugu Kids. 8.30 Waabiny Time. 9.00 Go Lingo. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Around The Campfire. 10.30 The Other Side. (PG) 11.00 The Marngrook Footy Show. (PG) 12.30 Burned Bridge. 1.30 Trudell. (PG) 2.30 Mugu Kids. 3.00 Bizou. 3.30 Bushwhacked! 4.00 Go Lingo. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. 5.30 NITV News. 6.00 The Medicine Line. 6.30 The Other Side. (PG) 7.00 NITV News. 7.30 Rose Against The Odds. (PG) 8.30 Rock Art And Yingana. (PG) 9.00 Go Girls. (PG) 10.00 Express Yourself. (MA15+) 11.00 NITV News. 11.30 The Medicine Line. 12.00 Away From Country. (PG) 1.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 2.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. 3.00 Rugby Sevens. 4.00 Football. 2011 Lightning Cup. Rovers v Central Arrente. 5.00 Defining Moments. 5.30 Kriol Kitchen.

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 1.00 Capital Hill. (CC) 1.30 News. (CC) 6.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 9.30 Lateline. (CC) 10.00 The World. (CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. (R, CC) 12.00 News. 12.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 1.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. (R) 2.00 BBC World News. 2.30 7.30. (R, CC) 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 BBC Focus On Africa. 4.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. (R) 5.00 BBC World News. 5.30 Lateline. (R, CC)

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Saturday, May 2 Great Continental Railway Journeys SBS ONE, 7.30pm There are some pretty sweet gigs on TV, but few are more enviable than Michael Portillo’s. The former politician is now into his second season riding the rails around Europe (in fact, the third season recently finished airing in the UK) and tonight that ride takes him from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Oslo, Norway. Portillo, armed with his 1913 railway guide, takes a rollercoaster ride in Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens, before heading to Sweden where he feasts in Lund and then takes a vintage Volvo for a spin in the Swedish highlands.

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MOVIE: Flight

MOVIE: Austin Powers: Goldmember

TEN, 8.30pm, M (2012)

GO!, 9.45pm, M (2002)

As his plane starts to nosedive in torrential rain, veteran pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) pulls a brave stunt by turning the plane upside down then landing safely in a field. Of the avoided disaster, Whip is labelled a hero. But when blood tests reveal he was drunk and on drugs while flying, Whip’s career starts falling from the skies. Washington is at his best in this film; his steely gaze hides his emotional turmoil as his veneer of poise and authority begins to crack. More than your average plane disaster, Flight is a gripping tale of a tortured character and a welcome return to live-action features from Robert Zemeckis.

h the Mike Myers (right) powers on with third and arguably cleverest chapter of the shag-mad British spy’s adventures. Pushing the envelope with aplomb, Myers and director Jay Roach have formulated another of Dr Evil’s rld laughably uninspired plans for world domination, sparking Austin into action e ’70s, in a mission that brings him to the where he faces a new adversary: man Goldmember, a disturbing Dutchman with flaky skin and an expensive endowment. Joining the nuttiness is Austin’s long-lost father (Michael Caine), a les) and, sexy new squeeze (Beyoncé Knowles) at Bastard, of course, all the old favourites (Fat Mini-Me and so on).

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6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 11.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 For The Love Of Cars: MK1 Ford Escort Mexico. (PG, R, CC) 12.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) 1.50 The Restaurant Inspector. (R, CC) 2.35 Kitchen Cabinet. (R, CC) 3.10 River Cottage Veg Every Day. (R, CC) Hugh becomes a vegetarian. 4.00 Saturday Landline. (R, CC) Presented by Pip Courtney. 4.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) (Final) Guests are poisoned at a wine launch.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 12.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG, R, CC) Problem teens are sent to Trinidad. 1.00 MOVIE: Tinkerbell And The Secret Of The Wings. (R, CC) (2012) Tinkerbell visits the winter woods. Mae Whitman, Lucy Hale. 2.30 MOVIE: Are We There Yet? (PG, R, CC) (2005) A salesman’s lifestyle is ruined. Ice Cube, Nia Long. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R, CC) Add value to your property with a budget of $1000. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) 10.00 Mornings: Saturday. (PG, CC) 12.00 Recipes That Rock. (PG, CC) 12.30 Hot In Cleveland. (PG, R, CC) Elka and Mamie trick Joy. 1.00 Big Families. (PG, R, CC) Meet people who can’t stop having babies. 2.00 MOVIE: Little Big League. (PG, R, CC) (1994) A boy inherits a baseball team. Luke Edwards. 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Getaway. (PG, CC)

6.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R, CC) 6.30 Fishing Edge. (R, CC) 7.00 Fishing. (R, CC) 7.30 GCBC. (R, CC) 8.00 Family Feud. (R, CC) 8.30 St10. (CC) 10.00 St10: Extra. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Tour The World. (CC) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 1.00 Healthy Homes TV. (CC) (Final) 1.30 The Talk. (PG, CC) 2.30 Huey’s Kitchen. (R, CC) 3.00 Car Torque. (PG, CC) 3.30 iFish. (R, CC) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. (CC) 4.30 Escape With ET. (CC) 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 Japanese News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese News. 7.00 Al Jazeera English News. (CC) 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News From Cyprus. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 1.55 Elvis Costello. (R, CC) 3.05 Art Of The Night. (PG, R, CC) 4.15 The Magic Piano. (R, CC) 4.55 Smart Secrets Of Great Paintings. (CC) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Colin Jackson. (R, CC)

6.00 The Checkout. (PG, R, CC) An irreverent look at consumer affairs. 6.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Tino plants legumes, one of the most useful groups of plants to winter vegetable gardeners. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Father Brown. (PG, CC) (Series return) Father Brown becomes embroiled with MI5, putting Lady Felicia in a compromising position. 8.20 DCI Banks. (PG, CC) Banks and his team investigate a kidnapping. However, the parents’ respective versions of events don’t match up. 9.05 Scott & Bailey. (M, R, CC) Rachel, distraught over her former lover’s demise, finds comfort in the arms of Sean, and agrees to marry him. 9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M, R, CC) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical. 10.25 Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey. (M, R, CC) Judith Lucy reminisces about the ’80s. 10.55 Rage. (MA15+) Music videos.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Men In Black. (PG, R, CC) (1997) A cop is recruited to be the partner of a special agent assigned to police extraterrestrials living on Earth. They find themselves caught in an assassination plot against ambassadors from opposing galaxies, and must locate the terrorist behind the plot in order to save Earth. Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. 9.00 MOVIE: After Earth. (M, CC) (2013) After a teenager and his father crash-land on Earth 1000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape, they must signal for help and find a way to survive the unchartered terrain and evolved animal species. Will Smith, Jaden Smith, David Denman. 11.05 Hustling America: Texas. (PG, R, CC) Heading to the US, British stage magician and actor Alexis Conran puts his skills to the test by pulling off one of the hardest cons of all time. He begins his journey in Texas, where he tries to trick an unsuspecting car dealer into giving him a brandnew, yellow Mustang.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: She’s The Man. (PG, R, CC) (2006) A rebellious teen disguises herself as her twin brother, in order to play in the school’s soccer team. She encounters an unexpected complication, however, when she finds herself falling for her new teammate who is blissfully unaware of her true identity. Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey. 9.05 MOVIE: Dear John. (M, R, CC) (2010) After a soldier falls in love with a university student while he is on leave they pass the time by exchange love letters when he returns to service. Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins. 11.20 MOVIE: The Stepfather. (AV15+, R, CC) (2009) After returning home from military school, a young man becomes suspicious of the motives of his new stepfather. Adding to his concerns are the man’s apparent inability to remember his own daughter’s name. Penn Badgley, Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward.

6.00 Gold Coast Cops. (PG, R, CC) Two constables detect the scent of cannabis after pulling over a car which has been driven erratically. 6.30 Jamie’s Food Fight Club. (CC) Singer Paloma Faith relives childhood memories with a Portuguese salt cod dish, bacalhau à Brás. 7.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, CC) Bondibased vet Dr Chris Brown treats an albino echidna. However, there’s a question mark over whether this rare creature is male or female, so Chris must anaesthetise it to find out. 8.30 MOVIE: Flight. (M, CC) (2012) A seasoned airline pilot miraculously crashlands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly everyone on board. However, despite being hailed as a hero, more questions than answers arise as to who was really at fault and what actually happened on the plane. Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Nadine Velasquez. 11.15 Motor Racing. (CC) International V8 Supercars Championship. Super Sprint. Round 3. Highlights. From Barbagallo Raceway, Western Australia.

6.30 World News. (CC) 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG, CC) Michael Portillo discovers the royal roots of early 20th-century British travellers’ close dynastic ties with Denmark. 8.35 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (PG, R, CC) (1975) Having recruited a bevy of lacklustre new knights, King Arthur sets off on a cut-price quest to find Holy Grail. Along the way he encounters all manner of obstacles from a threeheaded giant to a Frenchcontrolled castle and a determined, if not so lucky, Black Knight. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle. 10.10 Monty Python: Live At The Hollywood Bowl. (MA15+, R, CC) A look at a performance of the Monty Python troupe at the Hollywood Bowl in 1980. 11.40 MOVIE: Seraphine. (PG, R) (2008) A middleaged housekeeper with a secret talent for painting is discovered by a respected art critic. Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Bennent.

12.05 Dual Suspects: Burning Betrayal. (M, R, CC) The remains of a popular university student are found in the basement of an abandoned home. 1.00 Home Shopping.

1.20 MOVIE: Excalibur. (M, R, CC) (1981) The rise and fall of Camelot. Nigel Terry. 4.00 Impractical Jokers. (M, R, CC) 4.30 Extra. (R, CC) 5.00 The Middle. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

12.15 48 Hours: Murder In Pinyon Pines. (M, R) A look at the murder of a family. 1.00 Infomercials. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 It Is Written. (PG) Religious program. 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

1.55 MOVIE: Incendies. (AV15+, R) (2010) Twins travel to the Middle East. Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin. 4.15 Countdown. (R, CC) Presented by Jeff Stelling. 5.00 Korean News. News from Seoul. 5.35 Japanese News.

5.00 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

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Saturday, May 2 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

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DOCUMENTARY

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6.25pm About Time (2013) Drama. (M) Romance

6.30pm Marriage Bootcamp: Bridezillas. Couples must decide whether they want to face the future together or if they are going to go their separate ways. (M) Arena

6.30pm Nazi Underworld. National Geographic

2.10pm Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 10. Steel v Pulse. Fox Sports 4

6.30pm Nebraska (2014) Drama. Bruce Dern, Will Forte. A cantankerous father wrangles his son into taking a road trip to claim his winnings on a sweepstake. (M) Masterpiece 8.30pm The Rover (2014) Crime. Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson. Set in a world 10 years after the collapse of society, a hardened loner goes after a gang of thieves who stole his car. (MA15+) Premiere

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.50 Yo Gabba Gabba! (R, CC) 3.15 dirtgirlworld. (R, CC) (Final) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Lah-Lah’s Adventures. (R) 4.25 Joe & Jack. (R, CC) (Final) 4.30 Let’s Go Pocoyo. (R, CC) (Final) 4.40 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 5.10 The Hive. (R, CC) 5.25 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.30 Olivia. (R, CC) 5.45 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.00 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.15 Tree Fu Tom. (R, CC) 6.35 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Total Wipeout. (CC) 8.25 Australian Encounters. (R, CC) 8.30 Build A New Life In The Country. (CC) 9.20 Live At The Apollo. (M, R, CC) 10.05 Buzzcocks. (M, R, CC) (Final) 10.35 The Inbetweeners. (M, R, CC) 11.00 The Awesomes. (PG, R, CC) (Final) 11.25 Portlandia. (PG, R, CC) 11.45 True Stories. (PG, R, CC) 2.10 News Update. (R) 2.15 Close. 5.00 This Is Scarlett And Isaiah. (R, CC) 5.05 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.15 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.35 The Magic Roundabout. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.40 Grojband. (R, CC) 8.00 SheZow. (R, CC) 8.15 Numb Chucks. (R, CC) 8.25 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 9.00 Good Game: SP. (CC) 9.25 Total Drama: Revenge Of The Island. (R, CC) 9.55 Slugterra. (R, CC) 10.35 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 10.50 You’re Skitting Me. (R, CC) 11.15 Almost Naked Animals. (R, CC) 11.35 Lockie Leonard. (R, CC) 12.00 Mortified. (R, CC) 12.20 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 12.30 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 2.20 Spectacular Spider-Man. (R, CC) 2.45 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 3.15 Wacky World Beaters. (R, CC) 3.45 Studio 3. 3.50 You’re Skitting Me. (R, CC) 4.15 Iron Man: Armored Adventures. (R, CC) 4.35 Detentionaire. (R, CC) 5.00 Young Dracula. (R, CC) 5.30 Operation Ouch! (R) 6.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (R, CC) 6.25 Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 6.30 Mortified. (R, CC) 6.55 Pet Superstars. (R, CC) 7.00 Heartland. (R, CC) 7.45 Annoying Orange. (R, CC) 7.55 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 8.20 Naruto. (PG, CC) 8.45 Sword Art Online. (PG, R, CC) 9.10 Deltora Quest. (R, CC) 9.30 Voltron: Defender Of The Universe. (R, CC) 9.55 Close.

6.30pm The Elaine Paige Show. Musical theatre star Elaine Paige is joined by guests from stage and screen to perform their favourite numbers. (PG) Arts

7.30pm My Cat From Hell: Scratch Tracks. Angela and Gloria’s cat Kali goes into full out-to-kill attack mode on their other cats. (PG) Animal Planet 7.30pm Bette Davis. Bette Davis discusses the 50 turbulent years of her motion picture career, including her two Oscars and 10 nominations. (PG) Biography

4.30pm Football. AFL. Round 5. Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane Lions. Fox Footy 7.30pm Football. AFL. Round 5. North Melbourne v Hawthorn. Fox Footy

Rachel McAdams stars in the drama About Time

7.30pm Switched At Birth. (PG) FOX8

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Shopping. 7.00 Saturday Disney. (CC) 9.00 Jessie. (R, CC) 9.30 Shake It Up. (R, CC) 10.00 Shopping. 11.00 Animal Academy. (PG) 11.30 Great South East. (CC) 12.00 Creek To Coast. (CC) 12.30 Sydney Weekender. (R, CC) 1.00 Qld Weekender. (CC) 1.30 WA Weekender. (PG, CC) 2.00 Coxy’s Big Break. (R, CC) 2.30 Lyndey And Herbie’s Movable Feast. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 7. Gordon v Southern Districts. 5.00 Make My Home Bigger. (PG, R) 5.30 Four Rooms. (PG, R) 6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.30 Storage Hoarders. 8.30 Taggart. (M, CC) A woman’s body is found in a river. 10.00 Wire In The Blood. (AV15+, R) Tony helps Carol on an investigation. 12.00 Four Rooms. (PG, R) 1.00 Storage Hoarders. (R) 2.00 Escape To The Country. (R) 3.00 Animal Academy. (PG, R) 3.30 The Kitchen Job. (PG, R) 4.30 Country Calendar. (PG, R) 5.00 The Food Truck. (PG, R) 5.30 Lyndey And Herbie’s Movable Feast. (R)

7MATE 6.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 7.00 A Football Life. (PG) 8.00 Shopping. 9.00 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (PG, R) 10.00 Motor Racing. AHG Sprintcar Series. QUIT Krikke Boys Shootout. Final. 11.00 Zoom TV. (PG) 11.30 Timbersports. 2014 World Championships. Team relay event. Highlights. 12.00 Money Barn. (PG, R) 1.00 North Woods Law. (PG, R) 2.00 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 5. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. 5.00 Footy Flashbacks. 6.30 Gator Boys. (PG, R) 7.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 5. West Coast v Greater Western Sydney. From Domain Stadium, Perth. 10.30 MOVIE: Raw Deal. (M, R) (1986) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.30 1000 Ways To Die. (AV15+, R) 1.30 Operation Repo. (M, R) 2.30 Money Barn. (PG, R) 3.00 Motor Racing. AHG Sprintcar Series. QUIT Krikke Boys Shootout. Final. From Perth Motorplex Speedway track. 4.00 Zoom TV. (PG, R) 4.30 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (PG, R) 5.30 Home Shopping.

GO! 6.00 Thunderbirds. (R) 7.00 Kids’ WB Saturday. (PG) 7.05 Looney Tunes. 7.30 Dogstar. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 8.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 9.00 Looney Tunes. (R) 9.30 Adv Time. (PG, R) 10.00 The Batman. (PG, R) 10.30 Ben 10. (PG, R) 11.00 Heidi. (C, CC) 11.30 Move It. (C, R, CC) 12.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C, R, CC) 12.30 SpongeBob. (R) 1.30 Danoz. (R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 3.00 Thunderbirds Are Go! (PG, R) 3.30 Gumball. (R) 4.30 Looney Tunes. (R) 5.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 6.00 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr Fox. (PG, R, CC) (2009) George Clooney. 7.45 MOVIE: Arthur And The Invisibles. (PG, R, CC) (2006) 9.45 MOVIE: Austin Powers: Goldmember. (M, R, CC) (2002) 11.45 MOVIE: Rendition. (AV15+, R, CC) (2007) Reese Witherspoon. 2.15 GO Surround Sound. (R, CC) 2.30 The Amazing World Of Gumball. (R) 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. (PG, R) 4.00 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (R)

GEM 6.00 MOVIE: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (R, CC) (1960) 8.00 Danoz. 9.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) 10.30 Destination WA. (PG, CC) 11.00 MOVIE: Make Mine A Million. (R) (1959) Arthur Askey. 12.45 Duncan’s Thai Kitchen. (R) 1.15 Postcards. (CC) 1.45 MOVIE: Betrayed. (PG, R) (1954) Clark Gable, Lana Turner. 4.00 MOVIE: Grand Prix. (PG, R) (1966) James Garner, Eva Marie Saint. 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) Items are brought in to be appraised. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M, R, CC) A priest is found murdered at the grave of a former member of the team. 10.30 Unforgettable. (M, CC) A high school classmate of Carrie’s is murdered. 11.20 Golden Boy. (M, R, CC) Arroyo competes with Owen. 12.20 MOVIE: Grand Prix. (PG, R) (1966) A Grand Prix driver is fired by his racing team. James Garner. 3.35 MOVIE: Betrayed. (PG, R) (1954) Clark Gable. 5.30 Postcards. (R, CC)

ONE 6.00 Wild Racers. (PG, R) 7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.00 Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 9. West Coast Fever v Waikato Bay Of Plenty Magic. Replay. 10.00 International Fishing Series. (R) 10.30 Big Fish, Small Boats. (R) 11.00 4WD Touring Australia. (New Series) 12.00 RPM. (R, CC) 1.00 Sport Science. (PG, R) 3.00 Megastructures. (R) 4.00 Garage Gold. (PG, R) 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. (PG, R) (Final) 6.00 Garage Gold. (PG, R) 6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Motor Racing. (CC) International V8 Supercars Championship. Highlights. From Barbagallo Raceway, Western Australia. 9.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R, CC) Danny safeguards Erin’s key witness. 10.30 Ross Kemp: In Search Of Pirates. (M, R) 11.30 Blokesworld. (MA15+, R) 12.00 The Killing. (M, R) 1.00 48 Hours. (M) 2.00 NYC 22. (M, R) 3.00 Cops. (PG, R) 4.00 RPM. (R, CC) 5.00 Motor Racing. Trans-Tasman Trophy. Replay. 5.30 Motor Racing. Aussie Racing Cars. Replay.

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Scope. (C, CC) 9.05 The Loop. (PG) 11.35 Milk Live At The Chapel. (PG, R) 12.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 2.00 Brady Bunch. (R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.30 Laverne & Shirley. (PG, R) 5.00 Mork & Mindy. (PG, R) 5.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R, CC) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with Mark Ruffalo, Elizabeth Olsen Jeremy Renner, Josh Widdicombe and Blur. 9.30 Sex And The City. (M, R, CC) Four 30-something women change themselves. 10.10 Sex And The City. (MA15+, R, CC) 10.50 Empire. (R, CC) 11.50 The Loop. (PG, R) 2.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 5.00 Home Shopping. 5.30 Mass. (CC)

SBS 2 6.00 Urdu News. 6.20 Indonesian News. 7.00 Russian News. 7.30 Polish News. 8.00 Hungarian News. 8.30 Macedonian News. 9.05 Croatian News. 9.40 Serbian News. 10.20 Portuguese News. 11.05 Japanese News. 11.40 Hong Kong News. 12.00 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Soccer. A-League. Elimination Final. Replay. 3.00 American Ninja Warrior. (PG, R) 4.00 Monster Moves. (R, CC) 5.00 Departures. (PG, R) 6.00 Knife Fight. (PG, R) Hosted by Ilan Hall. 6.30 Heston’s Feasts. (M, R, CC) 7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 Vikings. (R, CC) The Viking army embarks and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defence, overseen by Count Odo. 9.25 Hunted. (M, R, CC) Sam remains undercover. 11.25 MOVIE: Love Crime. (M) (2010) 1.20 MOVIE: Ca$h. (M, R) (2008) 3.10 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.20 Latin American News. 5.50 Urdu News.

NITV 6.00 Welcome To Wapos Bay. 6.30 Waabiny Time. 7.00 Move It Mob Style. 7.30 Bizou. 8.00 Mugu Kids. 8.30 Go Lingo. 9.00 Bushwhacked! 9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 NITV On The Road: Saltwater Freshwater. (PG) 11.00 Fusion With Casey Donovan. (CC) 12.00 NITV News Week In Review. 12.30 The Marngrook Footy Show. (PG) 2.00 The Other Side. (PG) 2.30 Surviving. 3.00 Desperate Measures. 3.30 Our Footprint. 4.00 Around The Campfire. 4.30 Unearthed. 5.00 Ngurra. 5.30 NITV News Week In Review. 6.00 Maori TV’s Native Affairs. Current affairs show. 7.00 Custodians. 7.10 From The Vault. 7.15 Cash Money. 7.20 The Black Olive. Cooking with Mark Olive. 7.30 Roots Music. (PG) 8.30 NITV On The Road: Yabun. 9.30 Return To Goree. (PG) 11.30 Anzacs: Remembering Our Heroes. 11.45 Cash Money. 11.50 Custodians. 12.00 Volumz. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 News. 11.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 12.30 Big Ideas. (R) 1.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 2.00 News. (CC) 2.30 The Mix. (CC) 3.00 News. (CC) 3.30 Saturday Landline. (CC) 4.00 News. 4.30 The World This Week. (CC) 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 8.00 Four Corners. (R, CC) 8.45 The Quarters. 9.00 News. (CC) 9.30 Australia Wide. (CC) 10.00 News. (CC) 10.30 Landline. (R, CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 Big Ideas. (R) 12.00 Big Ideas Arts. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. (R) 2.00 BBC World News. 2.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.15 BBC Sport Today. 4.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 5.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 0205

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3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Friday 01.05.2015 to Sunday 03.05.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Sunday, May 3 57th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards

MOVIE: Iron Man 3 7MATE, 8.30pm, M (2013)

WIN, 7.30pm It isn’t unusual to see people roll their eyes when you mention the Logies, often ambitiously referred to as Australian TV’s “night of nights”. While it’s true it mightn’t have the clout and grandeur of its American counterpart, The Emmys, it is a worthwhile recognition of the talented folk working hard to fill our TV screens with entertainment and news. In its 57th year, familiar faces are vying for the Gold Logie are last year’s winner, The Block’s Scott Cam, along with comedians Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, The Project’s Carrie Bickmore, Offspring’s Asher Keddie and Home and Away’s Steve Peacocke.

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The director may have changed, but that doesn’t mean this third instalment of the Marvel cash-cow packs any less punch. Writer/director Shane Black injects his trademark action style that allows Robert Downey Jr’s superhero alter-ego Iron Man to reach new heights. But first, as billionaire Tony Stark, Downey Jr’s world is torn apart when nasty terrorist known as the Mandarin sets out on a path of destruction. With a bunch of Hollywood A-listers along for the ride, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley and local lad Guy Pearce, Iron Man 3 jumps from the screen as the original comics intended.

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MOVIE: Mad Max x 2: The Road Warrior GO!, 9.30pm, AV15+ (1981) 981) Having seared the minds ds of cinema-goers two yearss earlier, George Miller and Mel Gibson combined for a second visit to the post-apocalyptic adventures dventures of “Mad” Max Rockatansky. nsky. Like a 12-piston Shane,, the tale of a shotgun-toting warrior rrior who comes to the aid of a community ommunity at the mercy of banditss is a western at heart. Gibson gives another sign of things to come with hiss mix of snarling aggression and d ice-cool bravado, but it’s the fringe nge characters who provide much-needed eded balance. Also stars Max Phipps (right) and Bruce Spence.

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6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Offsiders. (CC) 10.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 11.00 The World This Week. (R, CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Gardening Australia. (CC) 1.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 2.00 Dr Sarmast’s Music School: Part One. (R, CC) 2.30 Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel. (R, CC) 4.00 Restoration Home. (R, CC) 5.00 Father Brown. (PG, R, CC) Father Brown becomes embroiled with MI5.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 11.00 Tom, Rach And Rosso Go Cruising. (PG, CC) 12.00 Camp. (PG, CC) The camp prepares for the annual mixer. 1.00 MOVIE: Skyrunners. (PG, R, CC) (2009) Two brothers uncover an alien plot. Kelly Blatz, Joey Pollari. 3.00 MOVIE: The Lies Boys Tell. (PG, R, CC) (1994) A feisty old man returns home. Kirk Douglas, Craig T Nelson. 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (R, CC) Dora helps a baby alien. 7.00 Weekend Today. (CC) 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (CC) Hosted by Ken Sutcliffe. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (CC) Hosted by Peter Sterling. 1.00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner. (R, CC) Hosted by Tim Faulkner. 1.30 Rugby League. (CC) Representative match. Queensland v New South Wales. From Tapout Energy Stadium, Brisbane. 3.30 Rugby League. (CC) City v Country. From McDonalds Park, NSW.

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (CC) 6.30 Hillsong. (CC) 7.00 Mass For You At Home. (CC) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 8.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday. (CC) 10.00 The Bolt Report. (CC) 11.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 The Talk. (PG, CC) 1.00 Let’s Do Coffee. (CC) (New Series) 1.30 Huey’s Kitchen. (R, CC) 2.00 iFish. (R, CC) 3.00 The Bolt Report. (R, CC) 4.00 RPM. (CC) 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 Japanese News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese News. 7.00 Al Jazeera English News. (CC) 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News From Cyprus. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 The World Game. (CC) 2.00 Speedweek. (CC) 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. (CC) Superbike World Championship. Highlights. 4.30 UEFA Champions League Magazine. (CC) 5.00 World Of Cycling. (CC) 5.30 Soccer. (CC) A-League. Second elimination final. Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City FC.

6.00 The Book Club. (PG, CC) (Series return) Host Jennifer Byrne discusses novels with panellists from the worlds of literature, entertainment, sport and politics. 6.30 Compass: The Moral Compass. (CC) Host Geraldine Doogue is joined by guest panellists to debate moral, ethical and religious controversies. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.40 Animal Super Senses: Sight. (CC) A look at the extraordinary sense of sight in the animal world such as the caribou and the dragonfly. 8.35 Poldark. (M, CC) Ross and Demelza’s marriage shocks Trenwith. However, Charles’ amusement at the union brings on a fatal heart attack. 9.35 Fortitude. (M, CC) (Final) The truth about the murders is revealed. 10.25 Foyle’s War. (M, R, CC) In the wake of World War II, Foyle is recruited by MI5 to investigate the existence of a Soviet spy ring. 11.55 Junior Doctors: Your Life In Their Hands. (M, R, CC) Ben experiences working with children.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) The contestants design airline food to be served to passengers onboard a Jetstar flight. 8.30 Sunday Night. (CC) Current affairs program. Hosted by Chris Bath. 9.30 Castle. (M, CC) After having a series of mysterious dreams, Castle and Beckett decide to seek answers about the two-month period when he went missing. When Beckett is assigned to protect Erik Vaughn, a billionaire entrepreneur whose life is in danger, she’s forced to reflect on her relationship with Castle. 10.30 Castle. (M, R, CC) After a man is poisoned at a highend restaurant, Beckett and Castle discover the victim was not the killer’s true target. 11.30 Cougar Town. (PG, CC) Jules agrees to stop drinking wine during Laurie’s pregnancy. However, the rest of the gang doesn’t agree, so Tom opens his garage as a speakeasy. Grayson prepares Travis for fatherhood with the help of a baby pig.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 57th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards: Red Carpet Arrivals. (PG, CC) Join Jules Lund and Shelley Craft on the red carpet at Melbourne’s Crown Casino for all the latest fashion, glitz and glamour of Australian television’s night of nights. 7.30 57th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards. (PG, CC) The Australian television industry comes together to honour excellence in various categories, including acting, writing, producing, presenting and reporting. In contention for this year’s Gold Logie are Scott Cam, Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. From Melbourne’s Crown Palladium. 11.00 Kings Of Comedy. (PG, R, CC) A compilation of classic TV moments, featuring comedians Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Dave Allen, The Two Ronnies, Graham Kennedy and others.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) Two families try to win big prizes by guessing the most popular responses to a survey of the public. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG, CC) Phil is quite pleased with himself for choosing a super-cool birthday present for Jay. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG, CC) Gloria and Mitch agree to go clubbing with Haley to prove they’re still young and fun. 7.30 MOVIE: Iron Man 2. (PG, R, CC) (2010) Tony Stark finds himself under fire from bureaucrats, business rivals and an enemy from his father’s past. Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow. 9.55 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, CC) LaSalle’s brother turns to the team for help when he finds his girlfriend’s body in the trunk of his car. 10.55 Empire. (M, CC) Lucious chooses a new company CEO. 11.55 Motor Racing. (CC) International V8 Supercars Championship. Super Sprint. Round 3. Highlights. From Barbagallo Raceway, Western Australia.

8.00 China’s Great Wall. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 2. Explores the key role the Great Wall of China plays in understanding the country’s history. Extending over 8851km across peaks, valleys, and torrential rivers, it served as a symbol of division between agrarian Chinese society and the nomadic herdsmen of the steppes. 8.55 She Wolves: England’s Early Queens: Matilda And Eleanor. (R, CC) Part 1 of 3. Historian Helen Castor explores the stories of seven queens who challenged patriarchal dominance. 10.00 Sex, Death And The Meaning Of Life: Sin. (M, R, CC) Richard Dawkins asks whether the old religious rules about what is right and wrong are helpful. 10.55 The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family. (M, R) Follows a year in the life of the Knight family, from Norfolk, who claim to be the biggest wrestling bloodline in the world. 11.50 Jews And Money. (CC) Explores the association between being Jewish and being wealthy.

12.55 MOVIE: Marnie. (M, R, CC) (1964) A habitual thief confronts her problems. Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery. 3.00 Poldark. (M, R, CC) 4.00 Fortitude. (M, R, CC) (Final) 5.00 Collectors. (R, CC) 5.30 Eggheads. (R, CC)

12.00 Dr Oz. (PG, R, CC) Dr Oz looks at health issues. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.30 Early News. (CC) Local, national and overseas news, including sport and the latest weather.

12.00 Anger Management. (M, R, CC) 12.30 The Strip. (M, R, CC) 1.30 Impractical Jokers. (M, CC) 2.00 Spyforce. (PG, R) 3.00 20/20. (R, CC) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday. (CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

12.55 48 Hours: Death At The Parsonage. (M, R) A pastor’s secrets are exposed. 2.00 Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Life Today With James Robison. (PG) Religious program. 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

12.50 Michael Mosley: Vets In The Disaster Zone. (PG, R, CC) 1.55 Death Unexplained. (M, R, CC) 2.45 The Circus. 2.55 First Australians. (PG, R, CC) 3.50 First Australians. (R, CC) (Final) 4.50 The Date. (PG) 5.00 Korean News. 5.35 Japanese News.

3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Dubbo Weekender | Friday 01.05.2015 to Sunday 03.05.2015

Sunday, May 3 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

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7.30pm Guardians Of The Galaxy (2014) Action. Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. (M) Premiere

6.20pm Mrs Brown’s Boys. Agnes decides to go on a diet. (M) UKTV

7.30pm Tony Robinson’s Tour Of Duty. Tony Robinson shows off memorabilia of people’s ancestors. (PG) History

3.00pm Football. AFL. Round 5. St Kilda v Essendon. Fox Sports 3

9.35pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Action. Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson. A superhero struggles to expose an ever-widening conspiracy while ﬁghting off assailants sent to silence him at every turn. (M) Premiere

7.30pm The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Arena 10.05pm Gruen Planet. Host Wil Anderson and a panel of industry experts examine some of the biggest news stories. (M) Comedy Channel

8.30pm Tobin: Portrait Of A Serial Killer. Mark Austin tries to discover whether Peter Tobin is Britain’s worst serial killer. (M) Crime & Investigation

5.00pm Soccer. A-League. Elimination Final. Fox Sports 4 8.15pm Motor Racing. Auto GP. Second race. Eurosport

9.00pm StarTalk. (M) National Geographic

11.55pm Dom Hemingway (2014) Comedy. Jude Law. (MA15+) Premiere

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.10 Gaspard And Lisa. (R, CC) 2.25 Rob The Robot. (R, CC) 2.40 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 2.50 Yo Gabba Gabba! (R, CC) 3.20 Bert And Ernie. (R, CC) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Pingu. (R) 4.20 Mister Maker Comes To Town. (R, CC) 4.40 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 A Franklin And Friends Adventure. (R, CC) 5.40 Peppa Pig. (CC) 5.50 Ben And Holly. (CC) 6.00 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.15 Tree Fu Tom. (R, CC) 6.35 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R, CC) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.40 Seconds From Disaster. (PG, CC) (Final) 8.30 MOVIE: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (M, R, CC) (2012) 10.15 Tattoo Tales. (M, R, CC) 10.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M, R, CC) 11.35 Catfish: The TV Show. (PG, R, CC) (Final) 12.15 Battle For Brooklyn. (M, R, CC) 1.50 The Real Hustle: New Recruits. (PG, R, CC) 2.20 News Update. (R) 2.25 Close. 5.00 This Is Scarlett And Isaiah. (R, CC) 5.05 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.15 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.35 The Magic Roundabout. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 8.00 SheZow. (R, CC) 8.15 Numb Chucks. (R, CC) 8.25 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 8.55 Operation Ouch! (R, CC) 9.25 Total Drama: Revenge Of The Island. (R, CC) 9.55 Slugterra. (R, CC) 10.35 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 10.50 You’re Skitting Me. (R, CC) 11.15 Almost Naked Animals. (R, CC) 11.35 Lockie Leonard. (R, CC) 12.00 Mortified. (R, CC) 12.20 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 12.30 The Next Step. (R, CC) 2.20 Spectacular Spider-Man. (R, CC) 2.45 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 3.15 Wacky World Beaters. (R, CC) 3.45 Studio 3. 3.50 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 4.20 The Dukes Of Broxstonia. (R, CC) 4.30 Roy. (R, CC) 5.00 Studio 3. 5.05 Life With Boys. (R, CC) 5.30 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 6.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (R) 6.25 Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 6.30 Mortified. (R, CC) 7.00 Heartland. (PG, R, CC) 7.45 Annoying Orange. (R, CC) 7.55 Figaro Pho. (CC) 8.00 Degrassi. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Total Drama Action: The Aftermath. (R, CC) 8.50 Total Drama Action. (R, CC) 9.15 Iron Man: Armored Adventures. (R, CC) 9.35 Rage. (PG, R) 2.05 Close.

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7TWO 6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. (PG) 7.30 Leading The Way. (PG) 8.00 David Jeremiah. (PG) 8.30 Shopping. 9.30 Home And Away Catch-Up. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Downsize My Pet. (R) 12.30 Travel Oz. (PG, CC) 2.00 The Travel Bug. (PG, R) 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 3.30 Life Inside The Markets. (PG) (New Series) 4.00 Neighbours At War. (PG, R) 4.30 Four Rooms. (PG, R) 5.30 Mighty Ships. (R, CC) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. The teams are drawn to silverware. 7.30 Escape To The Country. (R) Presented by Alistair Appleton. 9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. (PG) Presented by Nick Knowles. 10.30 Best Houses Australia. 11.00 Front Of House. 11.30 Four Rooms. (PG, R) 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 1.00 The Travel Bug. (PG, R) 2.00 Best Houses Australia. (R) 2.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Downsize My Pet. (R) 4.30 Neighbours At War. (PG, R) 5.00 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. (PG, R)

7MATE 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 7.30 Shopping. 9.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 10.00 AFL Game Day. (PG, CC) 11.30 Fifth Gear. (PG) 12.30 Burnout Masters. (New Series) 1.30 The Border. (PG, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. (CC) 3.00 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 5. St Kilda v Essendon. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 6.00 MOVIE: Tron: Legacy. (PG, R, CC) (2010) A man is transported to a digital world. Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde. 8.30 MOVIE: Iron Man 3. (M, R, CC) (2013) Tony Stark must rely on his own ingenuity, instead of the Iron Man suit, to fight back. Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce. 11.15 Kinne. (MA15+, R, CC) Bear Grylls battles modern life. 12.15 Locked Up Abroad: Smuggler Makeover. (M) 1.25 Locked Up Abroad: Tokyo Takedown. (M) 2.30 The Border. (PG, R) 4.30 Fifth Gear. (PG, R) 5.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R)

GO! 6.00 Thunderbirds. (R) 7.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 7.05 Looney Tunes. 7.30 The Skinner Boys. (C, CC) 8.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 8.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 9.00 Looney Tunes. (R) 9.30 Adv Time. (PG, R) 10.00 Young Justice. (PG, R) 10.30 The Batman. (R) 11.00 Rabbids. (PG, R) 12.00 Tom And Jerry. (R) 12.30 SpongeBob. (R) 1.30 Danoz. 2.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 3.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 4.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 4.30 The Batman. (R) 5.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go! (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Spaceballs. (PG, R, CC) (1987) John Candy, Rick Moranis. 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Leonard asks Sheldon to tutor him. 9.30 MOVIE: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. (AV15+, R, CC) (1981) Mel Gibson. 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R, CC) 12.00 Nikita. (AV15+, R, CC) 2.00 Darren Sanders. (M, R) 2.30 The Batman. (R) 3.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 4.00 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (R)

GEM 6.00 Skippy. (R) 6.30 MOVIE: Billy Liar. (PG, R, CC) (1963) 8.30 Danoz. 9.30 Rainbow Country. (R) 10.00 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (R, CC) (1953) 12.00 Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 12.30 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 MOVIE: Sayonara. (PG, R) (1957) 4.00 MOVIE: The Searchers. (R, CC) (1956) John Wayne. 6.30 River Cottage: Spring Collection. (PG) Hosted by Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall. 7.30 Richard Hammond’s Invisible Worlds. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 3. 8.30 MOVIE: High Crimes. (M, R, CC) (2002) A female lawyer fights to clear her name after being implicated in her ex-husband’s war crimes. Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Jim Caviezel. 11.00 Cold Case. (M, R, CC) 12.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 The Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 1.00 Seaway. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Danoz Direct. 3.00 New Style Direct. 3.30 Global Shop. 4.30 Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (PG) 5.00 Seaway. (PG, R, CC)

ONE 6.00 Sport Science. (PG, R) 7.00 Healthy Homes TV. (R, CC) 7.30 Wild Racers. (PG, R) 8.00 Sport Science. (PG, R) 9.00 Escape With ET. (R, CC) 9.30 4WD Touring Australia. (R) 10.30 Reel Action. (R) 11.00 Sport Science. (R) 12.00 Netball. ANZ. Round 10. NSW Swifts v Melbourne Vixens. 2.00 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 World Class Bartender Of The Year 2014. (PG, R) 3.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.30 Fishing. (R, CC) 5.00 What’s Up Downunder? (R, CC) 5.30 iFish. (R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 The Odd Couple. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Last Man Standing. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Motor Racing. (CC) International V8 Supercars. Super Sprint. Round 3. Highlights. From Barbagallo Raceway, WA. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Spanish Grand Prix. Race 4. From Circuit of Jerez, Spain. 11.00 Sons Of Anarchy. (R) 12.00 RPM. (R, CC) 1.00 Fast Forward. (M, R) 2.00 NYC 22. (M, R) 4.00 48 Hours. (M, R) 5.00 Wild Racers. (R) 5.30 Wild Racers. (R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 9.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 9.30 TMNT. (R) 10.00 Mako: Island Of Secrets. (C, CC) 10.30 Brady Bunch. (R) 11.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 2.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Neighbours. (R, CC) 5.00 Mork & Mindy. (PG, R) 5.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) 6.30 The Simpsons. (R, CC) 7.30 Futurama. (PG, R, CC) Fry is put on trial. 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Marge realises she wants to have another baby. 8.30 MOVIE: Me, Myself & Irene. (M, R, CC) (2000) A mild-mannered, smalltown police officer reveals he harbours split personalities. Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Robert Forster. 10.55 Californication. (MA15+) 11.35 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 1.30 The Brady Bunch. (R) 2.30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (R) 3.30 Mork & Mindy. (PG, R) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 5.00 Home Shopping.

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ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) Drifting through this week, at times it feels a little surreal. There seems to be nothing to pin you down. That can be good but also a bit unsettling! Anyone who tries to tell you what to do, however, is likely to get a short response. Letting your mind ponder on romance, though, is very pleasing. It can lead you to a bright place and a bright person.

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LEO (JUL 23-AUG 23) Letting go of any negative or frustrating thoughts is what this week is all about. Aim to meet the weekend having had a complete mental clean-up. A healthy outlook has to include spending less time with negative people. If you have to work with them don’t waste too much time trying to change attitudes. You won’t! Chat and burble, burble and chat. There is a lot to learn from small talk that gets quite big.

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Usually well anchored into your daily life, this week sees you a bit adrift. Your energy seems to be pulling you in all directions. Sometimes it is a good thing to go with the general flow of life. Right now you have something to learn about your wilder and more imaginative side. Do you have the right person by your side? If not, look for them. Pipe up when it comes to having an opinion on your future.

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you want to get your point across this week, use a combination of wit and wisdom. Others will be more willing to listen to you if they are given only one course of action and that is to do things your way! I can’t say that you are always right but your mind is very sharp and precise at the moment. Important communications need to be fast-tracked before Mercury the messenger turns retrograde.

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are those who expect you to be very serious this week. Well, they would like you to be serious most of the time, wouldn’t they? Seeing as this is a time for you to indulge your little whims and fancies, they may not be too pleased. So, you will do what you like anyway. Look for fun and real pleasure to pick up on through the days ahead.

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tic thoughts bump into reality midweek. This is when you most need your sense of humour. Is someone having a joke? Pulling your leg? Sadly not. That wonderful, passionate, mind-blowing moment may have to wait. On the plus side, this is a great time to get to grips with work and help out colleagues and friends. You are being given the chance to change a previously hard-held attitude.

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 22) There is a lot about

your life and image to be happy about. Sometimes we all seem to take that for granted. Counting the things that are really important to you and make you happy is an eye-opener. Putting more into those relationships and activities brings a great deal of pleasure this week. Chat away. Discover about your friends and family. Give them quality time. Ask the questions and then sit back and listen.

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With too much energy burning a hole in your head, channel it well. It would be easy to rant and rave at people for no real reason in order to let off steam. Why not, instead, go hell for leather and get all of those jobs done? Both at home and at work, the fire in your belly can bring about real progress. Be an achiever, not a whinger. Wanting something to happen and being constantly frustrated is not fun.

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20) Have you jumped into a loop and can’t get out? Are all of your usual efforts getting you nowhere? Are you going over the same ground with no effect? Should you give up? No. What you need is to give it a rest. Come back later when you are more positive. Get out and play, enjoy nature, spend a little and love a lot. Take a fresh tack to get into the right place. Life is nowhere as complicated as you think.

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Change anything that you can this week that will make you feel fresher. Younger people lead the way and show you how to have some fun. You may have the urge to travel but maybe don’t have the cash. Plan for the day when you will have the chance to go. Working with someone else to make your dreams come true shows real promise. Of course you prefer to be in sole charge but first you need something to be in charge of!

Monday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Your close partnerships take on a new lease of life in the months ahead, Taurus. No longer are you or your partner content to muddle along. With this new intensity of purpose comes an element of fun. Enjoy the ride. Tuesday’s Birthday Luck: You share your day with English singer Adele, 27 (above). Taurus, every moment counts and you could be counting every moment. Happy days come thick and fast and include both family and friends. Indeed, you could end up working with a relative with great success. Be flexible. Wednesday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Also celebrating today is US actor George Clooney, 54 (pictured below left). Get out your optimistic hat and dust it off, Taurus. You have every reason to be out there and buzzing in the months ahead! The incentive to succeed seems, in part, to be coming from a loved one. Nothing wrong with that. Thursday’s Birthday Luck: Oh Taurus, It is hard for you to feel contented for long. Why is that? It is because your enquiring mind is always throwing up questions and wanting answers. Well, this year you will get those answers. Surprise! Friday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Looking into the future is something that you feel, in general, is quite futile. Getting on with today is what it really is about you that succeeds. However, this year you need to use a little more forethought when it comes to love. Saturday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Also born on this date was swimmer Grant Hackett (left), in 1980. Speaking out and following up what you believe in brings a sense of satisfaction now, Taurus. This year you put a lot of bogeymen to rest. Are you looked upon as a hero? Maybe only to yourself. Sunday’s Birthday Luck: Close-up confidence takes on a new meaning for you this year, Taurus. The more that you persist, the better the chance of success. A loved one, in particular, needs you to be dynamic and supportive.

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St Scholastica’s comes to Dubbo on Friday, May 8! Well – not literally of course, but interested families will at least have the chance to meet the Director of Boarding, Ms Annie Barnett, and Boarding Administrator, Ms Diane Anderson, as well as some of the local students and their families on the day. Over the years St Scholastica’s College has become a popular Sydney destination for young women from the Dubbo region. Annie is a passionate educator and boarding community leader who each year relishes the many challenges of helping just over 100 adolescent girls to become mature, educated, independent young women who are caSDEOH RI IXOoOOLQJ WKHLU PDQ\ and varied academic, sporting and wider extra-curricular responsibilities – ranging from social justice to environmental initiatives.

Schools are very busy places that run on a rich diet of the very newest technologies, but also depend at the most fundamental level on a sense of spirituality and the formation and maintenance of sound relationships. The development of trust and respect and the connection between the school and the family is vital, especially for boarders; hence the many opportunities throughout the year for parents to visit their daughters in Sydney, and equally for the girls to be with mums and dads on special days like Mother’s and Father’s Days. These connections are further nurtured through visits to areas such as Cooma and Mudgee, where catching up with past students is valued just as highly as meeting new families who might be interested in boarding in Sydney

for their daughters. And now for Dubbo! Do come along to the Western Plains Cultural Centre at 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo on Friday, May 8, at 6pm. Head for the Outlook Cafe where our students and families will be sharing lots of “Schols” stories and boarding wisdom for the uninitiated.

Meet the Director of Boarding Friday, May 8 6.00pm - 7.30pm The Outlook Cafe, Western Plains Cultural Centre RSVP: danderson@scholastica.nsw. edu.au or phone Diane on 9660 0342

St Scholastica’s College A Good Samaritan day and boarding secondary school for girls 4 Avenue Road, Glebe Point NSW 2037 www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au A website only tells part of the story!

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