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Please, no gangster glamour for this nasty pair T didn’t take long, did it? I had a little bet with myself this week as I watched the ongoing coverage of the intensive manhunt for father/son thug duo Gino and Mark Stucco – at that point stretching into its second week after the pair, wanted across four states had been on the run for nearly eight years. It sounded awfully familiar – and I wondered how long it would be before some bright media spark would refer to this pair of yobbos as “modern day bushrangers”. Not long, it turns out. The pair, although wanted, had flown largely under the radar until allegedly firing shots at police earlier this month near Wagga. Yesterday, the authorities closed in on the Stuccos, tracking them down and capturing them at a property near Elong – bringing all the drama and perverse excitement to our door-step. And pleased, proud and grateful we all should be of the police efforts, because this is not a duo we want anywhere near us, thanks very much. In fact we really don’t want them on the loose anywhere. Gino and Mark Stucco have now been charged – at least to start with; there are other charges expected from their criminal activity in other states – with murder, Skye’s Law (police pursuit); a string of firearms offences, goods in custody, car theft, “dishonestly obtain property by deception”... the list goes on. This is not a pair to be trifled with – much like another bloke we know of who brought pain, untold heartache and immense negativity to our town and our community. In that other near-decade long criminal saga that had its genesis here in our fair city, the police – who expended, literally, their blood, sweat and tears over the course of the eight years it took to capture their man – were painted as some kind of bumbling Keystone Cops outfit. You could almost hear the Benny Hill theme playing every time that particular criminal was referred to as “an expert bushman” and a “modern day bushranger” who managed through almost super-human power to evade capture by a police force that couldn’t find it’s arse with both hands. Bollocks, the lot of it, of course. But here we are again on the verge of two criminals somehow taking on an elevated persona thanks to a perverse public attraction to anti-heroes. Check out the list of charges against this pair, and it’s patently and quickly obvious that there’s nothing even remotely approaching romantic about their eight-year spree of fraud, intimidation, robbery and now, allegedly, murder. Yet before the fingerprint ink’s even dry, media outlets are already alluding to the pair’s “expert bushcraft”. Slinking into IGA in Dunedoo to buy cleaning products? Nicking people’s cars? Receiving stolen goods? Great bushcraft indeed. Still, I won my bet with myself – and I’ll pay up shortly. But I’m willing to further wager we haven’t heard the last assertion that these re-

pugnant criminals are somehow “modern day bushrangers”.

Stronger as one in this clash of the titans OR those of you who have been living under a rock, I’d just like to remind you the final of the Rugby World Cup is being played this weekend over yonder in Old Blighty and for the first time ever – true story – the Australian Wallabies and the NZ All Blacks will face off for the right to hoist aloft the William Webb Ellis Trophy – “Bill” to its mates. It’s been 16 long years in the wilderness for the Wallabies, and this weekend is their time to shine...I feel it in m’waters. Facing off against the team we just love to hate – the All Blacks – is poetic. It’s the match the entire rugby loving world wants to see – two Titans of the game coming together in a contest unlike no other trans-Tasman clash. But comparing and contrasting the tone of media coverage on both sides of the ditch has been at times a little sour to the taste. Most of the mainstream Kiwi media has left the banter and rivalry, good natured and otherwise, to social media (and I’ll cheerfully admit some of it’s been cracking fun, if not always fit for polite company). Before the There seems to be a genuine appreciation from the fingerprint NZ media for the real sense ink’s even of occasion around this weekend’s RWC final – an dry, media acknowledgement of the outlets are Wallabies as a worthy foe already that should be afforded the respect befitting an oppo- alluding to nent of that calibre. the pair’s Here on the “West Island” (as some of our Kiwi breth- “expert ren call us) some of our bushcraft”. more high profile tabloid front pages more resemble Facebook memes and they do our reputation as a nation capable of sportsmanlike conduct no favours. Clever word plays and computer graphics might thrill a fickle readership that largely ignores “rah rah” for years on end, but to genuinely appreciative and loyal followers of the global game, these snarky front pages are an embarrassment. The difference is just that, though – New Zealand is a nation where rugby is borderline religion and where there’s a deep love of the game that’s as ingrained in the national psyche as the haka with which it’s synonymous. Here, most Australians only jump on the rugby bandwagon once every four years, and only then if the Wallabies make it past the semi-finals – it’s a good thing for the game that this interest at least peaks occasionally, but for fostering sportsmanlike appreciation for the game itself? Not so much. Good luck to the All Blacks, kia ora to our Kiwi rugby whanau... and c’arn, the Wallabies!

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Mark Stocco leaves Dubbo Police Station at 11.40am Thursday, October 29

The arrest of Gino and Mark Stocco. PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY NSW POLICE

Strike Force Peta to investigate Cimone death BY YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY Y JOURNALIST

THE case against Gino Stocco, 57 and his son Mark, 36 – the fugitives captured near Elong Elong on Wednesday this week, was heard in Dubbo Local Court yesterday – Thursday, October 29 – with the pair excused by Magistrate Andrew Eckhold from appearing in court. Seventeen offenses were heard including the murder of known criminal, Rosario Cimone, 68, whose decomposing body was located on the Pinevale property near Elong Elong during a covert operation on Wednesday morning which lead to their arrest. Cimone was charged in 2003 for his alleged role in growing 15,000 cannabis plants near Nimmitibel in southern NSW, with a street value at the time of $30 million dollars. Reported as missing by his daughter on October 8, her information combined with a sighting by Forestry Commission workers of the Toyota Landcruiser the Stoccos had stolen from a property near Holbrook several days previously, led officers from the Southern Region, Western Region, New England Local Area Command, the Tactical Operations Unit, Aviation Support Branch, and State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad to the Elong Elong property. Both from Queensland, Mark Stocco and his father Gino are wanted in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales for a string of offenses. Along with the murder charge, both men were also charged at Dubbo Police Station with two counts of police pursuit (‘Skye’s Law’), three counts of discharge firearm with intent to resist arrest, three counts of shoot at with intent to murder, dishonestly obtain property by deception, receive property stolen outside NSW, three counts of goods in custody, possess unauthorised firearm, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit and take and drive conveyance without consent. In addition, Gino Stocco was charged with three counts of discharge firearm with intent to resist arrest and three counts shoot at with intent to murder. Further charges, including those allegedly committed in interstate jurisdictions, are expected to also be laid. Strike Force Kalkadoon was formed by

NSW Police Force’s Southern Region to investigate the pair’s whereabouts earlier this month after shots were allegedly fired at police near Wagga Wagga. “Strike Force Peta has been formed by detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad; who will lead the investigation into the finding of the deceased’s body,” acting Assistant Commissioner Clint Pheeney said during Wednesday afternoon’s press briefing. “We certainly were aware of this property and we were aware that the Stoccos had previously been sighted on that property. We believe they had been conducting work at the premises but as to the actual nature of that we’re still investigating what those arrangements were.” Pheeney estimated the Stoccos were at the property prior to the long weekend in October. “Public assistance was very important. It put the final pieces of the jigsaw together in terms of what lead us to this property. We were aware of it. We’d actually been to the property and visited it previously and we think that occurred prior to [the Stoccos] actually occupying it. “The telling point was a member of the community telling us a story about a missing relative and a person who has not been seen for about three weeks,”

Pheeney said. Gino and Mark Stocco were held for questioning at the Dubbo Police Station on Thursday (October 29). Wanted in three states, the pair has made headlines in recent weeks after a shootout with police near Wagga Wagga on October 16 and their subsequent evasion of capture until Wednesday this week. Western Region command led an operation using State Protection Support Unit Police from the Western Region as well as Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) from Sydney to raid Pinevale, 40 kilometres from Dunedoo. “This followed a covert operation that’s been running for about 24 hours,” Pheeney said on Wednesday. Aviation support also provided some assistance with this operation, as did the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad. “There were a considerable number of police there to execute the operation. [The Stoccos] were non-compliant to directions given to them during the arrest phase. Obviously we considered these people to be armed and dangerous, bearing in mind the allegations that will be put before the courts in respect to an incident in Wagga some time ago,” Pheeney said. “Contrary to some media reports, they did not surrender or hand them-

Acting Assistant Commissioner Clint Pheeney addresses media on Wednesday, October 28, following the capture of Gino and Mark Stocco. PHOTO: LISA MINNER

` I describe them very closely as gypsies. They moved around, they travelled around. It was only going to be a matter of time before we tracked them down.” – acting Assistant Commissioner Clint Pheeney

selves in. They were arrested following the property they were in being surrounded by tactical police. There was some resistance to the arrest and as a result of the arrest, some minor injuries. They are not serious in nature,” Pheeney said. No shots were fired during the arrest. Both Gino and Mark were taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during their capture. “No firearms have as yet been located on the property nor any ammunition but the search continues. It is a large property and will take some time to be properly searched. We will be conducting further searches around the Wagga Wagga area as we believe there may be some material down there that may be helpful with the investigation.” Detectives from Wagga Wagga arrived in Dubbo on Wednesday, October 28 to interview the Stuccos. “Overall this has been a very intense operation which has spanned a number of states. Our Victorian colleagues have assisted us greatly and I think it demonstrates that we have good systems in place between the states, and between our regions, and this has crossed at least two police regions in the swapping of our intelligence and the sharing of our information and resources,” Pheeney said. “Whilst this has been a success, it’s also tragic of course that someone has lost their life as well and we should be very mindful of that. “The Victorian Police is interested in speaking to and interviewing them, as are Queensland. The matters in New South Wales will be dealt with first. The [Stuccos] have provided some assistance to police with our enquiries. “I describe them very closely as gypsies. They moved around, they travel around. We have travelling gypsies who do this stuff across country areas; they paint houses, they usually steal stuff as well, and it’s very similar to other incidences. “These people knew the bush very well. They knew all the ways and times to avoid police. It was only going to be a matter of time before we tracked them down,” said Pheeney. z Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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Pollies in the Pub raises the bar BY JOHN RYAN JOURNALIST

HESE days, it’s tough to crack through the political “gatekeepers”. There are plenty of stories about elected politicians who are quite happy to be nice to people and listen to new ideas, but whose staffers rule access to their bosses with iron fists. Former PM Tony Abbott’s chief of staff Peta Credlin attracted plenty of criticism for not allowing people to see Abbott, and worse still, allegedly blasting them if they did or didn’t do things the way she wanted them done. So it was refreshing to see the Pollies in the Pub last weekend. Member for Dubbo Troy Grant, who happens to be NSW Deputy Premier as well as holding a number of ministries, put out a flyer saying he’d be at Trangie’s Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon with new agriculture minister Niall Blair, and that anyone was welcome to come along and pepper them with questions... on any topic whatsoever. Before that question time, other meetings were held, including one with Narromine mayor Billy McAnally, who’s been pretty upset with his shire council being deemed “unfit for the future” because of predictions of future local population decline. Those discussions out of the way, McAnally was stoked with the old-fashioned way of pollies talking directly to the people, with no holds barred. “I think it’s absolutely wonderful; sometimes politicians get a little bit removed from the local rat-race and that was absolutely wonderful what they did today. I think the community appreciated it,” he said. He was glad for the opportunity to talk directly to Troy Grant about the shire’s future. “It’s a bit of a shame they class all these councils unfit because we’re supposed to have a declining population over the next 10 years – we’ve ticked the boxes everywhere else. They think we’re wonderful but, you know, it’s very, very hard to take to be called “unfit”.” And McAnally is not keen on a merger with Dubbo City Council. “We’re a passionate little area and

Dubbo’s a passionate area and we work very well together but you know what? Being married might not be as good,” he said. One issue brought up by questioners at the Pollies in the Pub afternoon was the fact the Trangie Agricultural Research Station is moribund; a ghostly shadow of the facility that led the world in many research areas a few decades ago when it was the town’s largest employer. Local farmer Ben Smith told the pollies he wants to see the cobwebs blasted off the research station and trials of industrial hemp in the ground, putting the area at the cutting edge of an industry that could hold great promise for the valley. Bill McAnally agreed wholeheartedly. “We have a great asset out here in Trangie Ag Station; it’s 10,000 acres (and has) everything you need out there. Certainly we need other crops to be looked at and it was great to have the pollies out here, to put it into their minds that this is the way we should be going.” For their part, the pollies said they enjoyed the day. Troy Grant said he was determined

to give people in his electorate access to the decision makers who affect their daily lives. “I know I’m the Deputy Premier and I can take forward the issues to cabinet and the like, but I think it’s really important the community hears from the ministers directly responsible for the issues. “Primary industries, land and water are key issues for my electorate particularly out here at Trangie – and this is just a wonderful opportunity. It’s the way I like to do business – not hide from the community be open and accessible to them and take whatever questions may come.” Agriculture minister Niall Blair was equally keen on local meetings. “Our job is to come out and meet with the people who are on the other end of any decision that we make,” Blair said. “That’s what this job is; these are the people who put us where we are and we should be able to come out and have a full and frank discussion about any topic. “My message to Canberra and to all our communities is that we need to look at the triple bottom line and we need to

` Th These are the people who put us wh where we are and we should be able to come out and have a full and frank discussion dis about any topic.” – NSW Agriculture Minister, Niall Blair

utilise the assets and the people within our systems to achieve that. There’s not just one way to do something; we need to be flexible.” After a series of fisheries workshops in the valley, Blair – who’s also fisheries minister – said commonwealth funding also has to be more flexible to provide multiple benefits instead of just ticking boxes. “I think that when we look at environmental outcomes we need to look at all the outcomes not just at the amount of water that’s flowing down our rivers. We need to look at things like fish habitat and that includes screens on pumps so our irrigators can continue to be productive and also not have a detrimental impact on our native fish stocks.” Blair is currently examining all the agencies under his various departments, and says there are a many stories of three white government utes all arriving at the same place in the same week to do the same job, all from different agencies under his ministry. He wants to prevent those issues from happening by making sure all agency work is coordinated and people talk and cooperate to do the best job possible in the most efficient way possible for taxpayers. Other issues raised included how to get more reliable irrigation water, how to get highway patrol officers to stop booking local people for things like football boots being unsecured in the back of their utes and instead bust the local drug house selling ice, and the future of local TAFE colleges.

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Meeting convenor Matt Hansen with fellow members of the Inland Waterways Rejuvenation Association (IWRA) ,

Ideas flow at river clean-up forum BY JOHN RYAN JOURNALIST

OR thousands of years the first Australians treated their waterways with respect, evident from the diaries kept by many early explorers in which they talked of fishing in the Macquarie River near Bathurst. Here’s a comment from John Oxley’s diary notes of August 22, 1817 about the Bell River, just upstream from where it joins the Macquarie: “Very large mussels were found growing among the reeds along some of the reaches; many exceeded six inches (15cm) in length, and three and a half in breadth.” Correct me if I’m wrong, but for years we did all we could to rip any reeds out of the rivers to improve water flow, which to me means that precious resource just gets to run wasted out to sea so much more quickly, that quicker flow also taking far more inland fertility with it in the process. That early explorers write of being able to see fish under the water leaves me wondering if in fact they’re really talking about the same rivers I’ve grown up with in inland Australia – the Brocken, Goulburn, Murray, Macquarie and Talbragar – where on a good day the water is coloured a less-shit shade of brown. In the past seven or so years there’s been a head of steam building to change the culture of the people using the Macquarie, but this week in Dubbo, I feel something really special has happened, with Dubbo City Council’s (DCC) community call to help make good things happen. The meeting was sparked after Cr John Walkom put a resolution to council on the back of the recent clean-up day at popular local reserve Devil’s Elbow. What impressed me was the strong roll up (60 people) on a Wednesday

The community meeting was prompted by resolution put to Dubbo City Council by Cr John Walkom and work through ideas to eventually evening, and also the diversity of the present to council, being mindful that people who made the effort. “blue sky, motherhood” statements are So many groups came together for the first time and, where there are indi- great, and necessary to provide vision, but he also urged people to think about vidual organisations feeling as though the simple low-cost initiatives which they’re always fighting a losing batcould begin immediately. tle, suddenly people saw plenty of othMr Wood’s first suggestion to kick er groups that are on the same page, things off was to take stock of the comwith new and extra skills as well as munity cross-section in the room and workforces. work out the sorts of people and groups Attending the meeting were reprenot represented, then work out stratesentatives from DCC, staff from NSW gies to engage them. Department of Primary Industries (DPI) He’s convinced it’s important that Fisheries, Dubbo Bicycle Users Group boys and young men, especially those (BUG), Dubbo Bushcare, Dubbo Field at risk, be shown how they can be part Naturalists, Inland Waterways Rejuveof the solution while gaining myriad nation Association (IWRA), Garden Hopersonal growth benefits along the way. tel Fishing Club, Macquarie 2100 and inThe IWRA’s Matt Hansen called for dividuals wearing many hats, as well as more Gross Pollutant Traps (GPT) and people who are residents of Narromine council agreed they were important, and Warren. but not the only solution, claiming It’s important to remember that while many busy areas had traps fitted while the river flows through Dubbo, that waresidential areas, which they believed ter comes from upstream of Bathurst, so didn’t generate nearly as much waste, what happens up there affects all comweren’t a priority. munities and landscapes downstream, DCC’s Mark Stacey said many of the just as rubbish and pollution entering older GPTs required huge amounts of the water around Dubbo can hammer maintenance, being so large and inacthe habitat all the way to the Macquarie cessible a huge crane had to be hired at Marshes. DCC director Murray Wood said he great expense every time they needed to be cleaned. wanted grassroots community input and Mr Stacey also said wetlands and also support, as council couldn’t solve bioswales were great natural ways all the problems facing the Macquarie. He said he was hoping for solutionsof cleaning rivers, yet expensive to maintain. based outcomes before asking people to Here’s one where I can help, knowing form groups around tables to formulate

landholders who’ve built incredibly efficient vegetation controls which have cleaned the nutrients and sediments from their waterways, and which require almost zero maintenance – that’s something councillors could visit to see first-hand how it may be applicable to our river. Passions ran high, with the sizeable IWRA contingent clearly convinced that more GPTs could do a huge amount in a short term, with the organisation’s founder Matt Hansen mentioning the huge number of tennis balls found during the Devil’s Elbow clean-up. “They didn’t get there from people playing cricket on the river bank, they’ve come down the drains after kids lost them down gutters,” he said. Mark Stacey said council was now going to have to monitor and gather that data so informed decisions could be made. The upcoming container deposit scheme was hugely appreciated; with refunds on bottles and cans any litter will be pounced on by local kids looking to earn some easy spending money. One major push was for education, and this ties in with the broad concept of engaging as many sections of the community as possible, helping people to value the river so much they won’t dump rubbish in the first place. Cr John Walkom said the roll-up showed the city is ready to act, now the leadership from so many groups is there, he sees that a clear strategy will galvanise the community. Cr Greg Mohr said the river’s clearly Dubbo’s greatest asset and we have to start treating it as such. So if you have any ideas, or just want to volunteer some time, give Dubbo City Council a call and put your two-bob’s worth in. If you don’t have two-bob, don’t wait until the container recycle deposits come in to force, give up that advice for free.

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The promise of things to come. Taken at Walgett this week by Janell Yeomans.

Rain, hail or shine we’re in for some wild weather BY JEN COWLEY EDITOR

IT’S a sight we’re used to here in the west of the state at this time of year – big fat black clouds gathering on the horizon in the late afternoon. They’re a bit like big city bureaucrats – bulging with promise but often just full of wind and noise. This week saw almost the entire state subject to severe thunderstorm warnings of some kind, and Monday’s wild weather swept across the state dropping buckets of rain on some parts while others remained battered but dry. It’s a familiar and arbitrary pattern. With most of the eastern states experiencing what the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says is El Nino conditions, the storms that bubble up in the warm afternoons are unlikely to bring significant rain with them, which is both a blessing and a curse for drought affected regions and for those trying to harvest. Despite the trend towards drier El Niño weather, it’s still estimated that more than a hundred severe thunderstorms will impact on communities across the state this year, according to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), which this week urged residents across the region not to be complacent. “Storm season predominantly occurs between October and March, but dangerous weather can occur at any time of the year. With this in mind, home owners are asked not to be complacent about

storm preparedness this summer and to eas near Dubbo,” a spokesperson told take a few simple steps to prepare their Weekender. homes and businesses now,” NSW SES According to BOM, Australia’s expeCommissioner Adam Dent said. rience with storms mirrors that of othAccording to NRMA Insurance, er parts of the world, with changing around half of all home claims in NSW global weather patterns having similar are due to storm damage, so it’s betclimatic impact. The latest State of the ter to be safe than sorry, says the SES, Climate Report, issued in 2014 by the which is urging homeowners to clean bureau and CSIRO, showed a number of gutters, trim branches and secure loose key points relating to long term trends outside items in preparation for imin Australia’s climate, and how we’re pending storms. It’s also faring alongside the rest important to have insur- ` of the planet. ance up to date should The report showed that It’s not the worst happen. Australia’s climate has All sound advice but uncommon warmed by 0.9°C since are we experiencing an in El Niño 1910, and the frequenescalation in storm accy of extreme weather tivity in recent years, or years to have has changed in terms of does it just seem that way higher-based more extreme heat and thanks to greater coverfewer cool extremes. thunderstorms, age and social media? Rainfall averaged Asked to clarify the which tends to across Australia has perception, the BOM told mean less rain slightly increased since Weekender that informa1900, with the largest intion on storm frequency makes it to the creases in the northwest doesn’t suggest any sig- ground or you do since 1970, although nificant change in the there’s been a decline in storm patterns over re- indeed get “dry” the southwest, dominatcent years (1970–2014). ed by lower winter rainlightning.” fall. In the south east of “Ignoring seasonal – Bureau of the continent, autumn drivers that might inMeteorology and early winter rain has fluence the number of mostly been below averstorms from one year spokesperson age since 1990. to the next, the trend in on why most of the simple daily intensi- the storms we’re Extreme fire weather, ty is almost flat and the on the other hand, has inexperiencing are trend in the number of creased according to the heavy rain days is small “all talk, no action” in report and the fire season and negative for the ar- terms of rainfall. has lengthened across

large parts of Australia since the 1970s. The warming Australia has recorded is similar to the average increase in temperatures recorded across the planet, with the global mean temperature having risen by 0.85°C since records began in 1880 (to 2012). To the layman, the intensity of weather events seems to be on the increase and while there’s been no discernable increase in the frequency of storms, BOM says there’s certainly evidence to show that Australia’s heatwaves are “longer, hotter and more frequent”. “On the flipside,” the bureau’s spokesperson told Weekender, “the duration of cold spells has decreased.” Of most interest to weather watchers in the central west and western regions is rainfall – when and where it’s coming from – so the tendency of these afternoon storms to be all talk, no action in terms of rainfall is of particular interest. “It’s not uncommon in El Niño years to have higher-based thunderstorms, which tends to mean less rain makes it to the ground,” the spokesperson told us. “Or you do indeed get “dry” lightning. This is due to the generally drier air during El Niño.” Dubbo was very dry in September, recording only 17 per cent of its long-term average rainfall, but was wetter than usual over winter, with above average rainfall for June, July and August but especially so in June and July. The outlook for October, according to BOM, showed very low odds of above average rainfall around Dubbo (less than 20 per cent) driven by the mature

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 El NiĂąo in the Pacific, and an emerging positive Indian Ocean dipole (a pair of equal and oppositely charged or magnetised poles separated by a distance). So when push comes to shove, what can we expect from this storm season? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In NSW, the majority of severe thunderstorms occur between November and March,â&#x20AC;? the BOM spokesperson told Weekender, adding that with Australia currently experiencing a very strong El NiĂąo event, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tendency toward less favourable conditions for severe storms over the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, severe thunderstorms do occur every year, and this year will be no exception. During El NiĂąo events, thunderstorms can bring more damaging winds and dry lightning strikes.â&#x20AC;? There have long been rumblings from across the region, most notably from the agricultural sector, about a gap in the BOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;systemâ&#x20AC;? covering the central west in particular, but there are no immediate plans to establish another station closer in than Cobar in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far west. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is strong demand from a number of communities across the country for new radars, however, the Bureau of Meteorology does not have provision within its current appropriation for new radar locations,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson told Weekender. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather forecasts and warnings for all regions are based on a combination of many different observing systems, including satellite, radar, lightning detection, upper air and surface observations together with predictions from advanced computer models. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The composite nature of these national systems allows forecasters to monitor and predict approaching weather even in areas where there is little or no radar coverage.â&#x20AC;? The good news, according to the bureau, is that its new public satellite web viewer shows near real-time imagery from Himawari-8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a geostationary weather satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This imagery, which was made available to the public on September 30, is useful for seeing thunderstorm development, low cloud, and a variety of other weather phenomenon.â&#x20AC;? You can view the satellite imagery by visiting www.bom.gov.au/australia/satellite, but BOM said the best way to stay up-to-date on when and where the rain is coming from is through the the sevenday Dubbo forecast available at www. bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/dubbo.shtml and MetEye www.bom.gov.au/austral-

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Local students clean up with new skills A GROUP of dedicated TAFE Western Cleaning Operations students have exceeded all expectations and were be presented with their graduation certificates at a special ceremony in Dubbo this week. TAFE Western Manufacturing Section Teacher Neil Milton said the Westhaven workers had worked tirelessly for the duration of the four-month course. “The Cleaning Operations Course was run at Westhaven and all 15 students have now completed their studies – with 13 achieving Certificate II in Cleaning Operations qualifications and another two achieving a Statement of Attainment in Cleaning Operations,” Milton said. “These are nationally accredited qualifications and this completion rate is way above the national average, which speaks volumes for not only the students’ hard work and dedication, but also the quality teaching methods provided by Helen Strik.” Ms Strik paid tribute to the group of students who not only learned the basics, but pushed themselves to improve their skills in areas such as maintaining carpeted areas, cleaning wet areas, cleaning furniture and general commercial cleaning processes. “This course equips people with the ability to work in the commercial cleaning industry and I am extremely proud of the resulta achieved by this group.” It was a big week for Westhaven, with the renowned local not-for-profit disability service provider also picking up the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Rhino Business Award for Excellence in Community Involvement.

Local outfit proves it’s taking care of business SMALL BIZ Connect Provider, Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Orana has won the Outstanding Financial Outcomes Award at the recent Small Biz Connect Conference held in Sydney. “The award was given for achieving – far ahead of other providers – a growth for our clients’ turnover and profitability. It’s not just a feel good thing, it’s objective,” said Peter Croft, BEC Orana’s chief executive. “A major part of what we do is Small Biz Connect, through the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner. In that program we deliver highly subsidised small business advice throughout the greater western

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Karen Ballantyne, program manager, Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner and Peter Croft, chief executive, Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Orana.

region.” The Small Biz Connect conference and Awards Ceremony brings together 70 business advisers from across the state to collaborate and provide support to the 680,000 businesses in NSW. In offering his congratulations, Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said the award was “a great achievement for BEC Orana and a great representation of the opportunities and support available for business” throughout the region. Minister for Small Business

John Barilaro said the Small Biz Connect advisers help business operators and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality, fostering, sustainable and rewarding businesses. “The business environment of this day and age require businesses to innovate, create new opportunities and adapt to the market. “The Small Biz Connect program provides the opportunity for business owners to learn these skills ensuring growth and sustainability for the future.”

Public offered a sneak peek at new hospital RESIDENTS are invited to register for Dubbo Hospital’s public open day scheduled for Saturday, November 7. It will be an opportunity to preview the new building as part of the $91.3 million redevelopment of Stages 1 and 2. Scheduled tours will run from 10am to 4pm, allowing community members to look inside the contemporary and spacious building before staff and patients move in. The new clinical services building includes six operating

Interior and aerial photographs of the new clinical services building at the Dubbo Base Hospital which will be open to the public on November 7.

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 theatres; day-only and extended day-only ward for surgical services; an inpatient ward and birthing suite for maternity services; and clinical sterilisation department/specialised sterilising department. “The open day is a great opportunity for the community to see their brand new facility. Tours are limited so I encourage everyone to book early to avoid disappointment,” Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said. “Hospital staff is looking forward to showing off the incredible new facility to Dubbo community members, who are eagerly anticipating its completion. “During the open day, the community will also get the chance to preview the new Wiradjuri 3D art-installation that will be permanently displayed in the foyer of the new building.” Once the hospital moves in to its new building, refurbishment works will commence on the Renal Unit. The $91.3 million Stages 1 and 2 redevelopment is jointly funded, with the NSW Government providing $84.2 million and the Commonwealth contributing $7.1 million from the Health and Hospitals Fund. Public open day tours are free, but bookings are essential. Each tour will take about 30 minutes, with a maximum of 15 people per tour. Visitors must wear flat, covered shoes during their prebooked tours. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour. Bookings can be made during weekdays until Wednesday November 4, 2015, by calling (02) 6809 6810 between 9am to 1pm, or registering online at: http://dhrpublicopenday.eventbrite.com.au

mation that may assist to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au/

Students put creative streak on display STUDENTS from TAFE Western Creative Industries will present works at a week-long exhibition at the Dubbo Myall Street College from October 31. Creative Industries Teacher Jude Mor-

rell said the exhibition included works from visual arts, photo imaging, design and fashion students. “The visual arts works show a combination of specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills with artworks that include drawings, paintings and printmaking – displaying a variety of methods including screen prints, aquatints and etchings,” Morrell said. “The photo imaging work covers a variety of genres including studio and environmental portraits, night photography and techniques such as ‘painting with light’ and photomontage. “Fashion students will be displaying a

A MAN was arrested for drug and firearm offences after allegedly crashing his BMW sedan near Bathurst on Monday. An officer attached to Western Region Traffic and Highway Patrol was patrolling The Great Western Highway at Raglan, when he noticed the vehicle. As the officer stopped to turn around he saw a man who appeared to be injured attempting to get into a taxi. The police officer approached the man; however, he ran and a short foot pursuit commenced. The officer attempted to arrest him but the man punched the officer several times. Two witnesses came to the aid of the officer and the man was eventually handcuffed. Further police attended, and a crime scene was established and the 30-year-old Orange man was taken to Bathurst Police Station. Police allege they located a loaded shortened firearm on the front seat of the car. A variety of drugs were allegedly located at the scene including what they believe to be ice, heroin and LSD and an amount of cash. The officer was treated at Bathurst for his injuries and released. Inquiries are continuing and charges are pending. Police appeal after firearms stolen during break-in – Dubbo Police are appealing for witnesses after firearms were stolen during a break-in at Dubbo between midday on Tuesday, October 20 and 5pm Friday, October 23, at a property on Minore Road. The owner returned home and found the property had been ransacked. Also the gun safe had been forced open and a number of firearms were stolen. Police were contacted and officers from Orana Local Area Command attended, commencing an investigation into the theft. Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour around the location or has infor-

sample of their creations and our design students will be showing their work on screen.” Assistant Curator at the Western Plains Cultural Centre Caroline Edwards will officially open the show at 6pm this Saturday, October 31, at the TAFE Western Dubbo Street College. The exhibition will continue the week after from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. “Many works are available for purchase and all are welcome and encouraged to come and help us celebrate a creative year of artmaking by our terrific students,” Morrell said.

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DREAM lights up city park General manager Taronga Western Plains Zoo Matt Fuller helps carry a commissioned lantern in the shape of a rhinoceros during the Lantern Parade on October 24. Approximately 10,000 people enjoyed the Dream Festival’s twilight markets, Minions Live Musical experience, DREAMland, entertainment, lantern parade and laster and light show in Victoria Park. PHOTO: YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

Kicking goals for local sports funding THE 2015 touch football country championships, annual touch gala day and the NSW Region 3 Little Athletics championships will each benefit from a $14,874 funding boost through the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Sport and Recreation Events program (SREP). During a recent cheque handover from Member for Dubbo Troy Grant to Mayor of Dubbo councillor Mathew Dickerson representing the Dubbo City Council, Grant said the funding was

aimed at supporting local sporting competition and increasing participation in sport. Representatives from Little Athletics and touch football were also at DCL Park for the presentation. “Dubbo has world class sporting facilities and enjoys high levels of participation in many sports and I look forward to attending some the events over the summer,” Grant said. “I congratulate our local sporting groups and Dubbo City Council for engaging in sport and I look forward to continued joint investment between all levels of government into local sporting events and infrastructure.”

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SAVING THE DRIP The fight to preserve a natural wonder Colin and Julia Imrie live in the midst some of the most pristine country in the state, in the stunning Goulburn River National Park. But their struggle to protect their land and river from mining interests has been an ongoing and expensive battle for them, and the community that’s supported them. They spoke with Weekender about their journey and a recent victory that will see unique natural formation, The Drip, and a portion of its surrounding land protected into the future. WORDS Lisa Minner F we’d known when we first came that it would be such a monumental battle for so many years, we may not have stayed.” Julia Imrie pulls no punches when she speaks of the property she and her husband Colin call home. Gleniston sits adjacent to The Drip – a natural cathedral like formation bordering the mining district in Ulan near Gulgong –which has been the source of both great pleasure and great angst over the years. The Imrie’s property in the Goulburn River National Park has been their home for 40 years. They’ve raised a family there and worked and studied from the home they built themselves, along with three other retreat cottages they lease out to the public. It’s a stunning location with the crystal clear waters of the Goulburn River meandering over the sandy river bed. Towering gorges and rock formations line

the river corridor and rare fauna, like the endangered lyrebird, is often spotted in the nearby scrub. The surrounding national park is a place that sees thousands of nature lovers, bird watchers and day trippers visit each year. But in the 1980s the mines began coal production just down the road from their property at Ulan. The couple has witnessed the impact of the mining on the landscape and river corridor and they’ve fought tooth and nail for years to protect the river and a parcel of land that contains The Drip, a much loved and iconic natural feature that is millions of years old. N 2004 mining company Wipinjong was given the green light to mine a nearby area, quickly followed by Moolarben mine and then the existing Ulan mine was further expanded. What started off as an agree-

ment to extract around four million tons of coal in the area, has steadily increased over the years to around 50 million tons now approved across the three mines. The family’s fight to protect the national park and The Drip from potential environmental damage has been exhausting. They’ve spent thousands on legal fees and countless hours trying to safeguard what is an ancient environmental treasure. Apart from its biodiversity value and beautiful vistas, the area is also culturally significant to the local Aboriginal community. The Imries offered to donate 10 hectares of their Goulburn river land to the state government as a goodwill gesture to ensure The Drip would be reinstated as part of Goulburn River National Park after it was sold off in 2010. The Drip was sold to Moolarben Mine by the then Labor government for $2000 in a lease conversion sale,

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which equated to less than $3 per hectare paid by the coal company. The community was outraged and fought the outcome along with the Imrie family. In March this year – five years on – the decision was overturned by the Baird government which claimed the land should never have been sold in the first place. The Drip and corner gorge occupying an area of around 20 hectares is now classified as part of Goulburn River National Park. State environment minister Rob Stokes said The Drip and the corner gorge would now be protected from future mining proposals and impacts. So while this is certainly a win for The Drip and the community that fought for

it, Julia Imrie says the parcel of land they wanted secured covers a much larger area, which would have protected more of the river corridor and groundwater system. They agree the decision will provide at least some protection for The Drip and surrounding land for future generations, but it is not over yet*. The Imries remain vigilant and watchful. HEN the couple moved to Gleniston in 1975, it was still an isolated area. The move was initially a temporary arrangement but the couple admits to being “captured” by the pristine land. They stayed and settled in, raised their family and gained tertiary qualifica-

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tions by distance education, all while running their business. Those studies have continued in an attempt for the couple to stay up to speed with the ongoing impact of the mines. Completing a PhD related to groundwater and surface water interaction, Julia explains that part of her motivation to undertake the study was to better understand what was happening at The Drip. “I wanted to learn more effective ways of understanding the mechanism but also to learn how it might be better protected and managed.” Colin chimes in: “We’d done so much reading on the subject that we thought we may as well turn it into a study.”

If we’d known when we first came that it would be such a monumental battle for so many years, we may not have stayed.” – Julia Imrie

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Australian artist Brett Julia admits the inWhiteley and a group of formation she’s gained How to get there: friends camped briefly through her PhD studies z Travel 50km (30mins) north at the area, and the faand a previous post gradof Mudgee along the Ulan-Casmously eccentric artist is uate diploma in groundsilis Road (37km from Gulgong) said to have stripped nawater management have and 10km north of Ulan Mine. ked and painted his own made it easier to underTurn right 50m past the small Northern Territory Abostand the complex inforcement bridge over the Goulriginal styled mural on mation the mines have burn River at The Drip Picnic Area sign. Follow the walking a sandstone overhang. “bombarded” them with track from the picnic table He painted a possum, a over the years. downriver for 1.5km. The return fish, an eel and a child in Further good news for journey takes 45 to 60 min. a basket. A naked womthe area has come about an in the centre of the thanks to recent fundmural is depicted giving ing to upgrade the facilibirth to a baby. ties around The Drip, according to Mudgee Whiteley’s daughter Arkie and friend Joarea manager of National Parks and Wildnas, also starkers, joined in and painted life, David Crust. smiling faces alongside. “We’ll be looking at improving access to According to Julia Imrie, the owner of the site, to the car park and picnic area and the property on which The Drip is located, the facilities as well as doing some upgradthe impromptu event was recorded by filming work on the walking track as well. maker Peter Kingston who in documenting “We’ll be working on this in conjunction the scene proved the mural was painted by with local council and Aboriginal landholdone of the country’s most controversial arters to gain feedback on potential improveists decades ago. Imrie used the footage to ments to the area.” further promote the fight to save The Drip Crust told Weekender the works will be from the incursion of mining in the area. completed over the next three years and She was shown an excerpt of the film, will better cater to the 20 000 tourists and Brett and Butter, and phoned Kingston imnature lovers that visit the area, annually. mediately to gain permission to use the “That number is increasing all the time, footage in the hope of drawing more attenit’s a very popular and special little place, tion to the significance of The Drip and to we think the improvements will be great put a bit more heat on the mining company. and they’re long overdue.” The mural is considered by some to be culturally insensitive and while the paintings have faded over the years, they are still How Brett Whiteley made visible to the public today, adding further his mark on The Drip interest to the location. THE Drip, an ancient natural rock formation *The approved Underground-4 mine 500 near Gulgong, made its way into the art hism south of The Drip and the option for tuntory books through a quirky set of circum- nelling under the river to mine the other stances that occurred in 1970. Renowned side of the river (not yet approved).

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Weekenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lisa Minner continues her exploration of some of the faces, places and hidden gems our region has to offer. This week she talks to Carol Swadling, owner of the historic Ten Dollar Town Motel in Gulgong.

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HE charming and historic township of Gulgong called out to Carol Swadling and her husband Lindsay in 1986 when the couple and their young family decided a tree change was in order. Previously from Sydney, Lindsay worked as a chartered account and decided to ditch suits and numbers for something a little more laid back. The family sold up and headed to Gulgong where they purchased the Ten Dollar Town Motel, formally operating as The Royal Hotel in the early part of the century. The charm of the motel appealed to the Swadling family and they have lovingly and enthusiastically run the place ever since. “We came to Gulgong after selling the house and the business in Balmain –Lindsay wanted out! “The kids were only eight and 10 at the time and we loved it here. “Sadly, Lindsay passed away in 2013, but life has to go on,” Carol says. And go on it did. Some 18 months ago, Carol’s son Damian, a golf professional, and his family returned to Gulgong to help run the business.

HE township of Gulgon grew rapidly when a gold rush hit full stride in the area around 1870. After 14 ounces of alluvial gold was found, hopeful miners

flocked to the area with one thing on their mind: striking it rich. By 1872 the population had grown to 20,000 and as a result hotels, post offices, churches and theatres had been built randomly around the settlement. Most are still there today, preserved and under heritage orders. It’s a culmination of these unique qualities that really makes Gulgong standout as far as country towns go. It’s like stepping back in time. The streets are noticeably narrow and winding, and there’s a distinct lack of planning, but that only adds to the overall charm. Most of the 170 historically significant buildings were constructed between 1870 and 1910. Their architecture is stunning, with Australian Georgian, Victorian Gothic and Federation styles dominating the streets, built mostly from locally sourced brick, wood and stone. The buildings house functioning businesses just like any other commercial district, so while it’s visually appealing everything you need in a town is still on hand – it’s just packaged in a quirky way. The towns current population is a far cry from its heady gold rush days. These days, Gulgong is home to around 2500 current residents. In the beginning, the original hotel was called Kelly’s Pub and in 1904 Joshua Josiah PHOTO: LISA MINNER

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Davis rebuilt the more modern version, The Royal, as it appears today. Sadly, over the years the hotel became derelict, lost its license and was boarded up in 1967. It stayed this way until 1975 when a local syndicate purchased the premises, restored it and constructed 20 units behind the hotel. It was up and running again but now as accommodation and a restaurant. When the syndicate sold the premises, the new owners added another 16 units making a very functional total of 36 rooms. The town’s other claim to fame is that it starred on the ten dollar note from 1966 when it replaced the five pound note, which had similar hues of blue. One side of the note featured an architectural montage of Gulgong’s gold-rush days as well as Henry Lawson’s profile and excerpts from his poetry. It’s how Gulgong became know as “the town on the ten dollar note”. Explaining the town’s link to one of Australia’s most iconic poets, Carol Swadling says that while Henry Lawson was actually born in Grenfell, at six months of age his family moved to Gulgong, where he grew up. “You’ll find a lot of Henry’s writings are all depicted in and around Gulgong and are about his life here.” Swadling says Gulgong’s presence on the ten dollar note had been great for business and tourism and while the motel itself didn’t feature, the syndicate that restored the hotel/motel decided the name – the Ten Dollar Town Motel moniker was the winner, in more ways than one. “That’s where the name came from and it’s been great for our business!” The owner says she once travelled to the Cook Islands and sent a postcard If I had a dollar for home. “I just addressed it, Ten Dollar Town every person that Motel, Australia and it ended up delivhas stood across ered here,” she recalls with a laugh. According to a beaming Swadling, the road and people come to stay at the motel spe- taken a photo of cifically because of the name. “If I had a dollar for every person that the motel, I’d be has stood across the road and taken a very rich!” photo of the motel, I’d be very rich!” N 1993, the ten dollar note that had made the town famous was superseded by a new polymer bank note featuring instead Mary Gilmore and Australia’s other noted and iconic bush poet, Banjo Patterson. The town was unimpressed to say the least. “When they decided to give us the flick with the introduction of the new ten dollar note, a few of us got together a couple of bus loads of locals and we all went to Canberra to meet with Paul Keating!” Swadling recalls, still indignant. “We were going to say “How dare you take us off the ten dollar note?”, but of course one of his aides met

with us instead and we never got the opportunity to say it to him.” While the townsfolk’s efforts did not get their beloved hometown reinstated on the tenner, they did garner quite a bit of publicity for Gulgong in the process. “We got on page three of the Sydney Morning Herald,” Swadling says proudly. Interestingly, two of the historic buildings further up the main street that were featured on the original ten dollar note, are currently being restored to their former glory and will house the Gulgongthemed photographs from the Holtermann Collection, thanks to the Mitchell Library. The Holtermann Collection was discovered in 1951 by Keast Burke. It was a collection of around 1000 wet plate negatives, with a portion featuring Gulgong’s thriving goldfields and township, not Hill End as originally thought. It was eventually determined the images were taken by two men, Henry Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss in the early 1870s, and they were then later purchased by Bernard Otto Holtermann. HESE days, an a-la-carte restaurant, named after Henry Lawson’s aunt, Phoebe, occupies the original front portion of the 1904 building that was

once the town’s pub. Pointing to the back of the restaurant, Swadling tells of a darker side to the motel’s history. Right where people regularly dine, she says ominously, a business man named Frame Fletcher, who was representing an English mining syndicate, committed suicide in a most dramatic way. The catalyst for his death was financial ruin after his employees pocketed most of his companies gold for themselves. He had raised massive sums of money overseas for investment in the further development of the Perseverance, Rouse’s Paddock, Red Hill and other mines – money that should have returned plenty of coin except for the fact that the Fletcher employed fleeced him. Swadling says rumour has it Fletcher positioned himself in the hotel, placed a dynamite detonator in his mouth and parted this mortal coil with a bang. Staff say they often feel a presence in the restaurant. They’re not sure if it’s Fletcher, but they all agree there’s something otherworldly occupying their beloved motel. “Yes we often feel things here,” says Swadling. “It’s just something we don’t talk about, but there is definitely a presence here; it’s like someone is here with us.”

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PROFILE.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Brave heart Twenty-two year-old Sam Berryman has, in her own words, seen things in her lifetime no child should ever have to see. Inevitably, entering adulthood has brought those experiences to the surface, but in the capable hands of youth mental health service “headspace”, she is better equipped to face and cope with her past. She spoke with Dubbo Weekender about her journey to regain control of her life and take tentative steps to a bright future. AS TOLD TO and PHOTOGRAPHY Yvette Aubusson-Foley

When it came time to ask for help, what is it about headspace that worked for you? Before I sought help, headspace seemed like a daunting place, and seemed like it would never work and I felt I was either not mentally struggling enough to go there, or too messed up for them to help me, it was an odd mixture of feelings. But as soon as I walked in the door I knew I was in the right place. Headspace simply feels like my second home; the people working there are what make the place work for me. The complete lack of judgement, complete support and constant equipping of tools to handle my every day life are second to none, I wouldn’t be where I am today without those guys. How important is a service like headspace, particularly for young people? Services like headspace for young people are absolutely crucial. There simply aren’t enough of them. In all honesty, there needs to be a whole lot more government funding, to have a headspace in or servicing every single town, city and suburb. It will save many, many lives. A few ways that a service like headspace is different is that it caters specifically to young people, making the service current and relevant and attractive for young people to take part in, as opposed to a general wider service. Staff members working in headspace are particularly passionate about young people, can relate to young people and do their utmost to make the service flexible to service the needs of the young person. How did you cope when you were younger? I unfortunately did what a lot of people do to cope; I shut down. From the age of about five I built up a wall and did my best to just shut down any emotions and feelings I had towards what was happening around me, I did it to survive. I knew showing weakness would not go down well in my house, and that I needed to somehow stay strong. I also

read a lot to distract myself, but it wasn’t just kids’ books; I remember reading an entire first aid book by the time I was eight. How did the physical ailments add to your troubles? When did it all come to a head and can you describe what happened? Oh, the headaches. Over my life I’ve experienced a lot of headaches, and quite often had migraines. In 2013, working full-time as a conveyancing clerk at a law firm, my migraines started to become relatively frequent, but not extreme. However I decided it was time to get to the bottom of what was going on. I sought the opinion of a neurologist in January 2014. All scans and tests were clear, however I started on a medication trial that seemed to help a little. I came off the medication in July 2014, and that’s when the problems really started.

I started having more and more frequent, very painful migraines, some lasting days at a time. Some days I would have to leave work to go home, and then fall behind at work as I was missing so much time. It came to the point around the end of October 2014 where I no longer had a day where I didn’t either have a headache or a migraine; I was just in pain and it was seriously taking its toll. I finally crashed and burned at the start of December 2014, when I ended up in hospital from the sheer excruciating pain in my head. Nothing could be done, so it was strong painkillers and home. After that, I was done. I couldn’t even get up to shower myself, let alone work. I was stuck at home with my own head and a whole world of pain. Doctors had no idea what was wrong with me, neither did my first neurologist. Multiple

for being there, like everyscans, blood tests, painkillers, one would somehow know my prescriptions, local anaesthetic deepest thoughts just because to the neck, more hospital visI had stepped into a mental its, a lumbar puncture, more health service centre. pain… a second neurologist, Botox to the head, more preAs soon as I walked in I realscriptions... Still nothing. ised just how futile my thoughts At one stage I was taking were, and how completely op101 tablets a week for variposite headspace was; I knew I ous issues. It was hell. Pure. was going to like it there. Hell. Turns out after all that, it What does the future look like to you? was a very, very simple thing. I was stressed beyond belief At this stage, I am still taking and that’s what was causing each day as it comes because I it all. That’s why, after gettend to get a little overwhelmed ting help, levelling my medicaby huge future plans. I plan on tions and being equipped with using each day to better mymany tools to cope with stress, self to be the best person I can depression and anxiety, my be, and to slowly start workheadaches/migraines have seting towards my dream career tled dramatically. I have a life in youth work which, unsuragain! prisingly enough, is very much Your partner encouraged you inspired by headspace and the to get help. What difference work they have done with me, does it make to have just one and the volunteer work I am person to walk that path with now doing with them. you? Tell me about the Youth ReferIt honestly makes all the difence Group? ference in the world to have I now have the amazing opsomeone walk this journey portunity of volunteering with with you. My beautiful partner headspace as part of the Youth has been my rock, has encourReference Group. The Youth aged me, has pushed me when Reference Group (YRG) is a I’ve needed it, has been patient group of 12 young people aged even when I am so terribly between 16 and 25 who meet stubborn and has over all just monthly to discuss the internal been there, which I find is the (inside the centre) and extermost important thing. I don’t nal (events, community and so know what I would have done on) developments of headspace without her and my wonderful Dubbo. family and friends. Meetings are held like a forHow did you feel in the lead mal meeting, with a chair and up to your first visit to headminute taker. Those responsispace? bilities are rotated, so all memI was honestly terrified. As I bers learn how said in my first to do each task. point, I had We work together this mixture of to help run stalls feelings, like at community I wasn’t really mentally strug- At one stage I was events, help with setting up, rungling enough to ning, and packing go there, and taking 101 tablets yet too messed a week for various up of headspace come up up mentally for issues. It was hell. events, with ideas to imthem to help Pure. Hell. prove the running me. of the centre, and As a serial most recently helping out with over-thinker, I was thinking Mental Health Month events. of all the worst possible things that could happen, such as the We have already come up counsellor wouldn’t like me, I with so many ideas to implewould say the wrong things, I ment in the future, its very exwould say too much… stuff like citing! Headspace is an absothat. lutely fantastic service that has honestly saved my life; they are I was afraid of sitting in the awesome! waiting room and being judged

Sam Berryman, turned to headspace for support in the face of challenging issues at home

OPINION & ANALYSIS.

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Tony Webber

Tony Webber is a long time Dubbo resident.

Spectre of Iraq hangs over refugee crisis and our role in it HIS week Tony Blair apologised for invading Iraq. The former UK PM said he regretted that the intelligence was wrong and conceded that the Islamic State phenomenon grew from the anarchic ruins of the destroyed country. It was classic Blair – not quite truthful but honest enough not to elicit laughter, while shifting blame elsewhere. Emails unearthed in October confirmed Blair had endorsed US plans to attack as early as 2002, and that both nations then set about gathering a critical mass of dodgy scenarios and selective evidence, a process accelerated after 9/11. Some commentators suggest Blair is pre-empting the anticipated release of the Chilcot report into Britain’s role in the invasion, an inquiry that began in 2009. Although it has undoubtedly been heavily vetted, the Chilcot inquiry at least pays lip service to examining what preceded the first great international atrocity of the 21st century. It is with some characteristic poor timing that also this week former PM Tony Abbott addressed a gathering of Britain’s Tory elite and offered helpful advice on

turning back refugees. It is of course redundant to point out that these refugees are fleeing conflict we helped ignite. We’d prefer to destroy their communities with impunity and for the people from those destroyed communities to just stay there in the ruins and await their fate. And it would be an uncomfortable truth to remind ourselves that Germany – the country criticised for its humane approach to those now fleeing the Middle East – warned at the time against starting the Iraq war that tore the region to pieces. In his address Abbott lamented the Middle East existence as “a part of the world that’s such a witches’ brew of danger and complexity and where nothing ever has a happy ending”. It must be such a frustration for western powers, who contrive to invade a country and start a regional conflict and get no credit, much less a happy ending. Imagine some foreign power invaded us without provocation, butchered friends and family, destroyed infrastructure, unleashed criminal anarchy, left most jobless, with no safety, no water, no power, barged in to search our homes

at gunpoint and shot us dead by mistake at checkpoints. The palms of our hands would be blistered crimson from applauding, wouldn’t they? But frustration or not, we have opted to stick with our past approach by joining the bombing of Syria, even though critics and advocates alike say Australia’s contribution will make no difference at all to a non-existent strategy that noone even tries to bluff through anymore. We search for the root causes radicalising young men and critique the current refugee crisis without any thought to driving factors, like more than a decade of warfare from Iraq to Afghanistan and fuelling conflict in Libya and now Syria. The year’s best one-liner still goes to Abbott, who said in announcing our aerial encroachment into Syria: “The terrorists don’t respect the borders so why

should we?”

Are we cool with being fulltime nonchalant mercenaries, ever available to inflict more misery atop that in which we have already played a disastrous and bloody hand?

It must be such a frustration for western powers, who contrive to invade a country and start a regional conflict and get no credit, much less a happy ending.

Um, because they’re terrorists? Because what we’re pitching for public relations-wise is to present ourselves as a good deal up the morality tree from terrorists and their attitudes. Because the people of Syria, Iraq, the Middle East as well as the UN and the nations of the globe generally still respect the borders, if that’s okay with us. Meanwhile Syrian civilians on the ground are having the shit bombed out of them by multiple nations, because with no debate, no strategy and no prospect of much good coming from it, that’s what we increasingly do now. Bombing is second nature, warfare is just routine, hardly news, just theme music to who we are, background noise we don’t even notice anymore.

It is long past time for some national conscience-searching, assuming we still have a conscience to search.

Iran is preparing for a ‘tsunami’ of tourists

2015 TRAVEL LIFE

TEHRAN: Iran’s vice president says his country is preparing for a “tsunami” of foreign tourists after sanctions are lifted. Iran and world powers get are to start implementing a landmark nuclear deal that will lift the sanctions in return for curbs on Iran’s nuclear program. Masoud Soltanifar, who is also the chief of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation, says President Hassan Rouhani’s moderate policies and

the easing of visa rules are opening the door for the return of foreign tourists to Iran. A country rich in historical and cultural treasures, Iran will unveil an investment package of 1300 projects in the coming days to attract foreign funds and boost the badly hit tourism industry. Iran is home to 19 UNESCO-registered sites. The number of foreigners visiting Iran has grown by 12 per cent in each of the past two years. In 2014, Iran hosted more than five million

tourists, bringing in some $US7.5 billion ($A10.34 billion) in revenue. About half were Shi’ite Muslims, the same religious denomination as most Iranians, and the other half were tourists from Europe, North America and East Asia. “In the post-sanctions era, tourism is an industry that will get a boost more than any other sector,” Soltanifar said. “Tourism is certainly the driving engine to get Iran’s economy out of recession. Iran’s tourism sector is a

flourishing market for investors. We are anticipating a tsunami of tourists after sanctions are lifted.” But the US State Department warns US travellers to “carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran”. In particular, it has advised Americans with dual Iranian citizenships that they may encounter difficulties leaving the country. It says US citizens may be subject to harassment or arrest while travelling in the country.

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OPINION & ANALYSIS.

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THE OLER WATERCOOLER BY JENNA MCKEOWN

Hello, is it Adele you’re looking for? HAVING a frustrating day? Feeling overwhelmed and need to vent? Fortunately, songstress Adele has come to the rescue. Famous for bringing a worldwide audience to tears through songs that explore experiences of heartbreak, jealousy and hope, Adele’s song Hello, her first in five years has struck a chord with listeners. Celebrity fans such as Kate Hudson posted their tear-streaked selfies, announcing that Adele had “done it again”. Hello is the fastest selling single in UK history, and is on track to be the most downloaded song ever in the US. So, go, download, play in your car at full volume, and ignore the incredulous looks of your fellow drivers.

WHO’s hamming it up THE World Health Organisation (WHO) played the role of villain this week by announcing research that indicates eating too much processed meat may be carcinogenic. Bacon, ham, sausages (otherwise known as the staple food groups of beloved TV dad, Homer Simpson) were all sensationalised in

the press this week, described as being as bad for people as cigarettes. Let’s not meet the eyes of our vegan friends for a short while, shall we? Meat lovers can instead focus on the good they will be doing the environment, and the menu changes fast food joints will have to make.

CSG tragedy WHEN ABC’s Q&A went rural earlier this week, heading out to Toowoomba, the panelists were faced with the reality of rural life. Helen Bender, daughter of wellknown anti coal seam gas (CSG) activist and farmer George, spoke passion-

ately to the political members of the panel. Recounting some of her father’s last words – “no one is listening” – Helen addressed the panel with a clear statement: “You are not listening,” she told them. Her father, one of many, is the cost of political ignorance. Hopefully Nationals Senator Fiona Nash, who made it clear her personal view is in line with the farmers’, can instigate change around mining licenses before too many more farmers lose the fight.

Graffiti investment COUNCILS around Australia spend thousands of dollars every year trying

to keep their town or city walls free from ugly tags and messy spray paint. Toowoomba, in QLD, has adopted a novel approach. Taking the funds from graffiti clean up and investing them in a street art festival First Coat, the council has supported the installation of incredible street murals, reports the ABC’s Hack program. More than 50 walls have had the artistic touch, and the council estimates it has saved more than $150,000 in graffiti removal since 2014. Way to support the arts, and beautify a city.

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WHAT I DO KNOW.

Regan Tamanui: Going public He’s only here for a month, but renowned street-artist Regan Tamanui is set to leave a lasting impression on the city – in the form of a 26 metre mural commissioned by the BOOMDubbo public art project to pay tribute to some of our region’s sporting greats. And speaking of sport, the Kiwi ex-pat has some predictions of his own for this weekend. AS TOLD TO Jen Cowley PHOTOGRAPHY Kim V. Goldsmith I’m a Kiwi by birth, but I’ve been here since 1996, so I’m almost a local! I’m based in Melbourne, but I’m originally from Hamilton on the North Island of New Zealand. I’m here in Dubbo for a month working on the BOOMDubbo art project. I always knew I was going to be an artist... or an astronaut! From the age of five I knew that’s what I wanted, but I thought that following the art path would be a bit more attainable than being an astronaut (laughs). When I was 23 I was in a café with a mate and we decided we’d just up and move to Melbourne. I was living in Wellington at the time, and my mates and I just thought it would be a bit of a change of pace. Things were pretty boring in New Zealand at the time, so we thought, why not? Two weeks later, we were in Australia. The art I’m doing at the moment is stencil art – I create images mostly of Australian popular culture using stencils. I’ve been working on portraits for this project, painting a 26 metre wall with the images of past and present sporting identities from Dubbo and around the area. That will be located in Church Street. I’m also doing a second wall that features Breaker Morant. While I’ve been in Dubbo, I’ve been to some art openings that were part of the DREAM Festival. I’ve seen the FreshArts opening at the DRTCC and one at the Fire Station Arts Centre. I’ve also been to the Old Dubbo Gaol and had a general look around the city. I’m impressed – I really like it. And I love the weather here! When I left Melbourne it was 15 degrees and when I arrived here it was 26 degrees, so that’s been a definite bonus as well. As far as art here in the region is concerned, I find the art I’ve seen so far is fairly traditional – traditional oils and

watercolours. In Melbourne there’s a lot of experimental art. But there’s stuff happening here that’s exciting – I’ve only been to the two openings, but I’m going to keep checking out more of the art that’s on offer around here. For in-

stance, the exhibitions that are on at the Western Plains Cultural Centre are really cool – particularly the art from school students. That’s really interesting. What I’m doing with BOOMDubbo is creating a dialogue with local people.

That’s what’s great about public art. With this project, we’re honouring local sporting people, so when the public sees the wall with the images of, say, Megan Dunn the cyclist or Brian Tink the boxer, they’ll hopefully be inspired to achieve their own dreams. Street art, for example, inspires people to get out and get involved. I’ve done a workshop for young people while I’m here, and they’ve come along and learned how to do stencils, then spray paint their stencils on to board that will be displayed at the WPCC – so that’s great to see young people getting into it. I’m a Maori man, so I use my traditional culture in my street art. I try to incorporate my cultural influences into all the art I do – from street art to the stuff I do for exhibitions and galleries. I draw on my Maori heritage for inspiration and I include elements of that culture into my work. Other artworks I do with watercolour, for example, I use other mediums like pencil or ink, and I draw Maori influences into those works – themes that are related. As a Maori living in Australia, I try to interpret that story into my art practice. I use imagery that relates to both New Zealand Maori culture and also Australian culture, both traditional and modern. I maintain a very close link with my Maori culture. I go back to New Zealand at least twice a year to check in with my family and to hang out with friends. So I’m still very much in touch with my traditional heritage – I try to get back to my Maori roots as much as I can. There are quite a few parallels with Maori culture and Australian Indigenous culture in art. You see it with the telling of traditional stories and characters. The representation of mythological characters and the telling of traditional cultural stories through art are common to both Maori and Aboriginal culture. I’m here in Dubbo for a month working on the mural. I’ve been working on the stencil for the past couple of weeks, getting it ready to go up on the wall and be painted. It’s coming along really well – it’s a great project, and I’m really happy to have been invited to be part of it as a whole. I’ll be here for the final of the Rugby World Cup, and obviously, I’ll be going for the All Blacks! Where I’m staying, everyone is going for the Wallabies, of course, so that will be an interesting night (laughs). I think it’s going to be a very close game. It’s going to be very tight, but I think the All Blacks will win. That’s my prediction – I could be proven wrong, but I hope I’m not. I went to an All Blacks versus Wallabies game many years ago in Melbourne with a friend – who’s half Kiwi, half Aussie – had an All Blacks jersey on with an Aussie jumper on underneath just in case. Maybe that’s what I should do!

THE SOAPBOX.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

“You have to work pretty hard to screw up a long black...” I! Good Morning! Nice to see you. How can I help you? Is everything okay? Great. All done? Thanks for stopping by. See you again.” Its not hard is it? Make someone feel welcome, comfortable, let them settle in. Make them feel good, recognise their humanity... and connect. Deliver your good quality product or service. Check back to make sure all is well. See them on their way. They’ll likely come back and the cycle starts again. And...ta daaa! You have a customer but more importantly, you have a REGULAR customer contributing about $1000 a year to your coffee-selling business’ bottom line (roughly assuming at least a daily coffee for a 12 month period.) That’s just basic customer service, isn’t it? People appreciate being treated like a human being and not just seen as a wallet or a purse from which to extract cash. Not exactly brain surgery and you might say common courtesy. Then why is it so hard to find anyone that does it? Luckily the experience here in Dubbo seems to be improving dramatically with new cafes and restaurants opened by people who have a creative and culinary flair and a solid sense of good customer service. For a long time the experience here has been very different. Why do we put up with it? Take a seat, be ignored by the wait staff who eventually finish texting or talking to their friends/ workmates and wander over. No eye contact. “Are you right?” “Yep...yep... okay...” then they wander off with no further interaction until the decidedly average meal arrives and then finally after you have recovered from the delay and the billshock, they offer: “Is that it?” What they really mean is “Give

Comment by JAMIE MCGAW Self confessed coffee-snob Jamie McGaw wants to know if a long black at a decent price is too much to ask. And is it really pushing the friendship to ask for a side serve of polite service?

me $5.80 for that weak, cremated long black and $18 for that slice of barely toasted white bread with a hard and lifeless poached egg, sliver of avocado and a handful of spinach leaves thrown on for good measure...” Wow. Thanks. Never coming here again. Until next time because there are no other options. Or I forget. Or think “maybe this time it’ll be better...” I rarely learn. Admittedly I am probably a café’s worst nightmare – the guy who asks when the filters were last changed in the coffee machine, complains that the milk is too cold, comments on the poor presentation of the meal (the last one looked like it was poured out of a bucket) and (worst of all) sends stuff back to the kitchen if it isn’t right (I want TOASTY toast, dammit). Admittedly, I have no cookery qualifications other than having watched the occasional Masterchef; I eat out a lot and am basically an ass. But I’m still the customer and won’t accept second best because of lazy service and low standards. I do feel the situation won’t change unless we, as the consumers, tell these businesses where they’re going wrong. It’s our duty. This all started with a bad coffee experience last weekend that escalated into a social media rant which in turn led to the essentially extended rant you’re reading now.

` Once you’ve had your mind blown by a $2 Indonesian coffee that’s been passed through the bowels of a small cat and brewed on an open fire, your $6 brew, $10,000 machine and hipster barista better be damn good.

I really don’t think it’s too much to ask for a decent coffee at a reasonable price. Once you’ve had your mind blown by a nice $2 Indonesian coffee that’s been paw selected, passed through the bowels of a small caged cat and brewed in a pot on an open fire, your $6 brew, $10,000 coffee machine and hipster barista better be damn good. Let’s go off on another tangent – tangents are fun. Unless you don’t like maths, then they’re awful. But I digress... You have to work pretty darn hard to screw up a long black coffee. It’s really not that difficult, assuming the barista is half competent, the machine is clean and serviced, the filters okay, the water quality excellent, bean quality perfect, the grind set up correctly, ambient temperature and humidity spot on, cups have the correct circumference, crema and ...well, okay it’s not quite as simple as it looks. But you still have to really try to muck it up badly. That said, some of the worst and most expensive coffees I’ve ever had have been in this fine city. And feedback from some of my fellow coffee Nazis seems to indicate I’m not alone.

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That’s why it’s my go-to acid test of a new coffee shop – a simple long black. It’s really easy – line up and say “long black, please”. And wait. If they muck it up badly, tell them so and don’t come back. Coming from a client services background both in retail (thanks, Woolies) and in the public sector (thanks, Australia) I like to think I have this customer service thing pretty much down pat. Its been hammered into me so much it’s second nature. That’s why poor service and low quality product cause the hairs on the back of my neck to rise up in quiet fury – thankfully social media is there to let me vent my righteous indignance to an unsuspecting audience of almost friends and somewhat family. Otherwise I’d have to actually talk to people. And nobody wants that. So I guess if there’s a message in this it’s this: beware the client who orders a long black. And business owners? Take a long look at how your business treats its customers. You might be unpleasantly surprised. Rant over. I need a coffee. Long black, please.

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Parties, plus-ones and painful peeps... ‘tis the season OU’VE seen and deleted the email. Conveniently looked the other way when passing the whiteboard in the staff room. Wished, but fallen short of, having the super-power of invisibility. Wanted to ignore your smiling work colleague standing at your desk. But now the time has come, the inevitable question that presents itself at this time of the year has been posed. One you have been avoiding answering for weeks... “Are you coming to the work Christmas party and will you have a plus one?” – that double-barrelled doozy of a question that is awaiting your overdue RSVP. Depending on your colleagues and the atmosphere in your workplace, the invitation to the work Christmas party is either highly anticipated or decidedly dreaded. Unless you and your work pals are besties and socialise throughout the year you wonder why on earth you’d attend a function with people you only see because you happen to be receiving remuneration to effectively be in the same place as them each day. Maybe if you could fill in a time sheet or there was a time in lieu option the party may be more appealing. And if you are besties? Well sometimes being over-exposed to your friends five days a week for 12 months, with the exception of holidays but the addition of staff birthday dinners and lunches, trivia nights, team building days and paintball outings is challenging to say the least. One more social event could tip people over the edge and rue the day barefoot bowling was chosen as a Christmas party activity. You may have ingested approximately two kilos of prawns at the free buffet, but it doesn’t quite feel the same as the 1.4 kilo lawn bowl

Comment by CHERYL BURKE Cheryl Burke has worked in more workplaces than she has fingers and toes, has questionable memory and does not hold grudges.

dropped on your toe by the upset colleague who could no longer hide their resentment toward you for eating their Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli Lean Cuisine meal in June. Committing a “plus one” to a work Christmas party is much trickier than committing you. If you have RSVP’d to the event under duress and don’t particularly wish to socialise with your colleagues, one would imagine your significant other would be even less keen. Arriving at the event potentially makes it quite evident that even though it’s your work party, your partner has forgotten any prior discussion about being the designated driver and proceeded to follow your lead by drinking like a fish to cope with the combination of inane conversation and awkward silence at the table. Or, for some weird reason, your partner has struck up a rapport with the colleague you like the absolute least. The one you constantly vent about three days out of five, the same co-worker who reported you for having a bad attitude and who takes a gazillion sick days (all documented on instagram #hangover #wokeuplikethis #youindangergirl). Or, for some even weirder reason your significant other seems to be having the time of their life. How is it that they have performed a karaoke duet with every single person you work with

` Plan the event on the evening prior to the day on which the office will shut for the Christmas break to ensure what happens at the work Christmas party stays at the work Christmas party.

and you are now being subjected to an agonizing wait as they finish singing You’re the One That I Want alongside your manager? Perhaps if you were friendlier with your colleagues you would be the Olivia Newton John or John Travolta in that scenario. Now if you have voluntarily decided you’d enjoy spending

an evening with your work colleagues and don’t want to take a plus one this is potentially a very sensible decision. You are aware the staff is quite cliquey and invariably at some time during the event the conversation will somehow digress to the subject of work, and the people you deal with through work, and the people who work in the adjoining office, and the people who work in your company but work remotely, and the people who worked with you that have now left, and generally people and topics in which your plus one would likely have no interest. If you have ever been the plus one at a work Christmas event you may have made a mental note not to do it again. Listening to conversations about why the Giddings Street office will always perform better than the Main Street office when you don’t even understand what the business even does is quite boring. And although you appreciate that cupboard doors should always be shut and that everyone should abide by the washing up roster in the office kitchen, you empathise with poor Rosemary, who you don’t even know, but who seems to be the mastermind behind Bethany’s breakdown due to an open filing cabinet drawer and a dirty cup in the sink. And if you are an organiser of a work Christmas party? Plan the event on the evening prior to the day on which the office will shut for the Christmas break to ensure what happens at the work Christmas party stays at the work Christmas party. Unless you have a Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli Lean Cuisine diner in your midst the memories of your colleagues can be short, which is probably why they attend each year.

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OPINION & ANALYSIS.

By his own admission, Greg Smart was born 40 years old and is in training to be a cranky old man. He spends his time avoiding commercial television and bad coffee.

Malcolm in the middle ground PPEARING in an episode of the ABC’s discussion program Q&A, aired nearly three years ago, were panellists former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and former Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull. An audience member asked: “You are both moderates, unpopular within your own parties, but popular with the public. Why don’t you two join to establish a new party to start a new chapter in Australian politics?” The question was met with much applause from the audience. Both Rudd and Turnbull deflected the question; Turnbull reinforced his loyalty to the Liberal Party, and Rudd went off an inevitable tangent. The gist of the question was that their popularity was due to them being of the centre, not the right or the left. The public believed Malcolm Turnbull was in the wrong party, and Kevin Rudd, being not the traditional union stalwart risen up from the shop floor, was also a misfit for his party. Kevin Rudd went on to misread his opinion poll popularity and mounted an ego-charged retaking of the prime ministership, and was understandably trounced by attack-dog Tony Abbott. With the benefit of immeasurable patience, Malcolm Turnbull has displayed much more political nous, and he knows the value of the political centre. Even though he was one of the few true Liberals in a hard right conservative government, he toed the party line during the first period of the Abbott government. He did not challenge for the leadership earlier this year when disgruntled backbenchers called a spill motion following month after month of disastrous polling. Abbott was left to hoist himself by his own petard in a highly charged partisan environment. Through his continual policy back flips, blatant attempts to bamboozle the public, and allowing the Prime Minister’s office to run roughshod over cabinet, Abbott disrespected the electorate and his own party. Add to this the disastrous 2014 Budget delivered by an out of touch Treasurer, in which a moderate deficit was to be clawed from the most disadvantaged in society. Turnbull just had to bide his time ‘til even the conservative warhorses could see the writing on the wall and called enough is enough. The conservative fringe had had its day.

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The centre is Turnbull’s natural home. He is socially progressive on matters such as marriage equality, renewable energy and becoming a republic, but fiscally conservative on economic issues. He is a public transport loving, social media savvy multimillionaire. So while the Northern Territory News declared “Rich dude becomes PM”, Turnbull comes across as approachable, intelligent and moderate. His tone is considered and a far cry from the fear mongering rhetoric of the past two years. Labor paints him as “just a better dressed and more articulate salesman” of the “same bad Abbott policies”. But running down your opponent is retail politics at its laziest.

` Labor paints him as “just a better dressed and more articulate salesman” of the “same bad Abbott policies”. But running down your opponent is retail politics at its laziest.

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Austria? 2. MOVIES: Who won the 1961 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “West Side Story”? 3. MUSIC: Who is honoured in the song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John? 4. HISTORY: Who called December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy”? 5. NATURAL WORLD: What are the seeds of castor bean plants used to produce? 6. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Barry Lyndon”?

Shorten & Co. showed a monumental lack of judgement when they used Question Time to accuse Turnbull of being a tax dodger and aloof plutocrat. Turnbull answered the accusations masterfully, tactfully pointing out he was aware of the conflict of interest that would exist if he invested in Australian Telco stocks while he was Minister for Communication. How refreshing to have a politician able to identify a conflict of interest in advance. Labor needs to be very careful in attacking Turnbull – the former commercial lawyer and banker – on his home turf as it were. They are intellectually outgunned. Even putting aside the rumour that the intelligence of the Coalition party room doubles when Turnbull comes through the door, Labor has very little ammunition with which to counter Turnbull. Turnbull has ditched the bulk of the Abbott dinosaurs from cabinet and released moderate centrist policies, especially relating to education, health and science. His initial press conferences were framed around innovation, nimbleness and opportunity. As his policies roll out, he will continue to wedge Labor from the centre. He

7. ENTERTAINERS: What famous actor who once played James Bond also was a contestant in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, what present was sent on the 11th day? 9. TELEVISION: When did the award-winning kids’ show “Sesame Street” debut on the air? 10. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering

is not unlike New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. Both are classic liberals of the centre right – other wise known as “small ‘l’ liberals. John Key has been a successful Prime Minister because he consults with the public and his colleagues. He continues to poll strongly and is headed for a lengthy stretch in the top job. I’m predicting Turnbull will too. If he governs from the centre, consults with his cabinet, and learns from his past mistakes (which no doubt he will), we have entered the Age of Malcolm. He has a year ‘til the next election to get his centralist policy settings in place and deconstruct the conservative block’s regressive policies. Labor has to deal with the hangover from the Trade Union Royal Commission and party in-fighting, as well as its failure to stand against the Abbott regime on issues of border protection and metadata retention. Polling already shows traditional Labor votes drifting towards Turnbull or the Greens, leaving Shorten in a precarious position. Malcolm has the productive middle ground and that is where political success swings from.

quarks? 11. FLASHBACK: Which two ladies of song released “No More Tears (Enough is Enough)”? 12. SPORT: Who was the last Japanese men’s tennis player to reach the semi-finals of the French Open? 13. LYRICS: Name the song that contains this lyric: “You might have heard my footsteps echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind.” ANSWERS: SEE THE PLAY PAGES.

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Bureaucracy the Achilles Heel for leadership and democracy BY JOHN RYAN AN N JOURNALIST

’M no fan of Joe Hockey and am concerned that a person so broadly lampooned as a failure in public life – someone who still doesn’t understand that his first budget hammered the poor and left the wealthy free to gather unseemly riches – should be rewarded with the post as US ambassador. Anyone looking on this earthly soap opera from outer space would be amazed that such things could happen, yet life constantly rewards those who seek power for power’s sake, and those plodding along trying to do the right thing are often left in their wake. In his last speech Hockey finally managed to get something right. I don’t agree with his contention that we should keep prime ministers even when they’re very, very bad – but Hockey was right when he said senior bureaucrats in most cases won’t enact difficult public policy if they think their political masters won’t be around to keep pestering them. This is the Achilles’ Heel of our democracy, along with extraordinarily rich and influential lobbyists and the often “paid corporate science” they fund to “prove” it should be their way or the highway. It’s difficult enough to ensure senior public servants carry out the wishes of their elected bosses at the best of times, just look at Dubbo City Council for the past 40 years as a case in point. But when we have such a leadership vacuum on the federal stage, it’s crippling to the nation as a whole. Examples abound. The commonwealth is spending $2.55 billion dollars on its Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). In some cases this means landholders are being paid to lock up vast areas of Invasive Native Scrub (INS) under the methodology that by not clearing that land even though they have permission to do so, carbon emissions are greatly reduced. In theory, this carbon abatement is measurable enough that it fulfils Australia’s international obligations. In reality, it’s a farce. Firstly, the cost of clearing the INS would cost more than the land is worth when it’s cleared, so taxpayers are forking out huge sums to prevent something that was never going to happen anyway. Secondly, in at least some cases, the money allocated to these projects is costing taxpayers many times more than it would have if we’d just bought these properties outright. And, while the government is spending our money, initiatives that could really create carbon sinks don’t meet the criteria. Many new farming systems which would actually draw down

Joe Hockey finally managed to get something right in his farewell speech – senior bureaucrats run the show. PHOTO: AAP/LUKAS COCH

carbon and provide other benefits, such as putting nutrients and biological activity back into our soils, don’t get a look-in under the extremely narrow ERF criteria. If we funded these sorts of things, our farmers could become far more resilient to drought because their country would capture and store far more moisture, saving it up for drier times. This would mean far fewer government handouts, and fewer family farmers being forced off the land. Commonwealth water policies, much criticised in recent times, are also full of funding criteria that satisfy the box-tickers sitting behind their Canberran computers but do little to improve river and environmental health. Current funding towards water efficiency is just that, but it’s only about the water. Some of that $6 billion should be spent in a far more holistic manner to ensure far better outcomes. If it could be used for irrigators to install efficient screens on their river pumps, it would not only mean less cleaning and maintenance because debris would be kept out of their systems, but it would also prevent native fish from being sucked out of the rivers and either chopped up or left isolated in irrigation channels. This would see more natives in the river eating those pesky European carp, so the water quality would be improved. It would also create much better fishing for anglers, and that would mean huge tourism reve-

nues for valleys like ours. National Water Week (among other weeks) has just passed us by and once again it’s slipped under the radar, but there was some interesting information put out by the Australia Water Association (AWA). AWA chief executive Jonathon McKeown said the topic of water is more pertinent than ever, with the issue relevant to urban dwellers just as the shortage is hurting those regions dependent upon irrigated agriculture for prosperity. AWA used Water Week to release results from a national survey designed for researchers to understand consumers’ views about water in our nation. The report showed Aussies were largely in favour of recycled water with 69 per cent of respondents believing it can be treated and managed for drinking, rising to 90 percent agreement recycled water can be treated and managed for non-drinking purposes. As early as the 1970s alarm bells were raised about using the earth’s resources in an unsustainable manner, and at alarming rates, yet things have become far more critical since those far away times. All the warnings for all these years and as a nation, Australia still lacks leadership and vision to truly innovate and turn this sector around, instead using inconsistent and ideologically driven blunt instruments, which in the end divide people and result in zero to meagre outcomes. This inefficiency and lack of big

` Australia still lacks leadership and vision to truly innovate and turn this sector around, instead using inconsistent and ideologically driven blunt instruments which divide people and result in zero to meagre outcomes.

picture, strategic, holistic thinking isn’t confined to the Natural Resources Management sector, it’s all over our bloated bureaucracy. I wrote a submission to the commonwealth’s inquiry into how best spend the $100 million it allocated to alleviate mobile phone blackspots. What we got from all the major players was how they could get public funding to build more mobile phone towers so they could get taxpayers to help fund infrastructure from which they’d make a motza. I’m not saying more mobile towers is a bad thing in itself, but it’s an expensive solution to a problem we could have partially solved far more cheaply and with much better outcomes. The submission wasn’t brought to the attention of assistant communications minister Paul Fletcher, so I ambushed him at Dubbo Airport. He was gracious and as a former Optus executive, had a good handle on the thought of trialling high powered digital bagphones, with six to 16 times the transmitting power of current mobiles. The old analogue bagphones worked in areas that still have no digital service, despite all the hundreds of millions we’ve spent on new towers. But, alas, once the bureaucratic juggernaut of power envelopes you, these sorts of solutions won’t be considered. Fletcher’s hands are tied, leaving him no discretion on the issue. “Unfortunately the government does not currently have funding available for telecommunications technology trials of this type,” Fletcher told me in his written response, but added that he would pass the idea on to the CEO of Telstra. Needless to say, Telstra workers weren’t knocking my front door down on this one. Unfortunately Telstra is more in the business of making money than helping people, and people in regional and remote blackspot areas are generally tied to the company because customers take it as the best option of a bad bunch. More powerful phones would mean clients, which Telstra keeps despite delivering almost nothing, may well be able to access other providers. It’s a bit like QANTAS and REX not considering flights from Dubbo to Melbourne or Brisbane – they already had a captive market that had to pay for the ludicrously expensive Sydney legs; why would they dilute that? This is just another major area in which the federal government regularly lets us down by giving so much away unnecessarily. I love the ABC sitcom Utopia – I just wish to heaven our federal bureaucracy achieved so much. We’d all be far better off.

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Too many gambling ads says Tabcorp THEY chose an interesting week to say so – given the “race that stops a nation” is only days away – but gambling giant Tabcorp concedes there is too much gambling advertising on television, and betting has to be better regulated. Tabcorp chairman Paula Dwyer says a well-regulated gambling industry is in everyone’s interests because gambling generates revenue for governments, which is returned to the community. But the growth in online betting, wagering advertising and the propensity of some wagering operators to push the boundaries had created challenges for regulators and communities. Also, unlicensed offshore operators were targeting Australian customers. “We believe wagering operators should be licensed in Australia if they are to take bets from Australian residents,” Ms Dwyer told shareholders at Tabcorp’s annual general meeting on Thursday. “This would largely address the problem of unlicensed offshore operators, whose activities pose a threat to racing and sports integrity.” The federal government announced a review into illegal online wagering last month. Ms Dwyer also said clear national regulations were needed on gambling advertising. “Our concern is not only that advertising is regulated differently in every state and territory,” she said. “We also share the community’s view that there is too much gambling advertising.” Ms Dwyer said $89 million was spent on wagering advertising across Australia last year, which was up 34 per cent on the prior year. Ms Dwyer said the current regulatory framework was a mix of state and national laws that did not work well together, particularly in relation to online betting. Live betting on sports was one area that needed to be addressed. Live betting was supposed to be only permitted in a retail wagering outlet or by telephone, but some wagering operators were now offering live betting online through digital apps. AAP

Woolies shares plunge on profit warning SHARES in Woolworths plummeted this week after the supermarket giant warned of a significant fall in profit as battles stiff competition from Coles and Aldi. The retailer on Thursday forecast a drop in its profit of up to 35 per cent for the first six months of fiscal 2016. The company’s share price was down $2.25, 8.2 per cent, to $25.12 at 1102 AEDT. Woolworths’ food and liquor sales rose by a mere 0.4 per cent to $11.1 billion in the three months to October 4, compared to a 3.9 per cent rise in the same period a year ago. Like-for-like food and liquor sales declined 1.0 per cent. Coles last week reported first quarter like-for-like sales growth of 3.6 per cent, indicating Woolworths has given up more market share to its main rival. Woolworths recently launched a $500 million program to lower food and grocery prices in a bid to win back customers and to contain German discounter Aldi, which is aggressively expanding into South Australia and Western Australia. CMC Markets chief market analyst Ric Spooner says that while the market expected a weak result, the steep profit

warning raises fears that there is more bad news in the pipeline. “Woolworths appears to have lost more market share to Coles and there are fears there may be worse to come as it progresses its huge investment in lowering prices, which hurt profit margins,” he said. “Investors are going to be nervous until Woolworths shows signs of things stabilising or of a turnaround.” Chairman Gordon Cairns said the impact of previously announced investments would lower margins at its supermarkets and drag down first half net profit by between 28 and 35 per cent. Total first quarter sales fell 2.5 per cent to $15.7 billion. Petrol sales declined by more than a quarter following a drop in global oil prices and the transition of some sites to Caltex. General merchandise sales, dominated by the Big W chain, dropped just under eight per cent. But the group’s big box hardware chain Masters lifted sales by more than a fifth largely due to new store openings. AAP

Farmers urged to engage with local councils NSW Farmers today urged farmers and rural communities to engage with their local councils following the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Review which ruled 56 percent of councils in regional areas did not meet the NSW Government’s fit for the future criteria. The association encouraged its members to engage directly with local government before 18 November – the government’s deadline for councils to consult with communities and submit their preferred amalgamation partner. NSW Farmers’ business, trade and economics spokesperson Peter Wilson said members strongly opposed any amalgamations unless there were substantial economic benefits or improved service delivery for local communities. The IPART report found that 56 per cent of councils in regional NSW were not ‘fit for the future’ because they lacked scale and capacity. But, they could not meet scale and capacity guidelines unless they agreed to amalgamate. IPART’s review recommended mergers in order to reduce costs, improve financial performance and deliver services into the future. It also claimed that amalgamations could generate up to $2 billion in savings across the next 20 years for NSW ratepayers. “Councils should be held accountable for their ability to provide essential local services, local planning which meets local needs and appropriate oversight of spending to ensure that it is in the best interests of the community,” Wilson said. “But no amalgamations should proceed unless there are mechanisms to protect local community input and consultation and clear savings for ratepayers can be demonstrated.” Wilson said the interesting thing about the IPART recommendations were that of the non-metropolitan councils reviewed: • 76.5% met the financial criteria overall • 75.3% were found to be sustainable • 91.8% met the criteria for infrastructure and service management • 85.9% were found to be efficient. NSW Farmers also said the current review of local government was an opportunity to review local government rate structures which were often wildly divergent in their treatment of agriculture.

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5 things that will drive up your business valuation ANY business owners have an idea what they think their business might be worth. Sadly, just prior to retirement they discover that it might not be as worth as much as they thought. What’s worse is that it could have been worked on years before but nobody explained to them what they needed to work on or what factors drive up business valuations – making them more valuable and easier to sell. So what are the top 5 things you need to do NOW to give a business valuer or prospective purchaser a reason to put a higher value on your business?

1. Solid history of profits IT almost goes without saying but a business with volatile levels of profitability or smaller levels will typically lead to lower business valuations. This is because prospective purchasers are looking for a return on their investment. If there is small return in terms of profit then they will work backwards, given the risk, and pay a lower amount. Let’s say the adjusted profit and sustainable earnings figure works out to be $50,000. If the purchaser is looking for a return of 33% then generally you might be looking at a value of approximately $150,000. However, if there is a profit one year and a loss the next and this pattern is maintained over the years, they will more than likely take a simple average of profits rather than weighting results to the most recent years. This could make the profit above work out to be $20,000. All of a sudden you might be looking at $60,000, or even less, given the business appears riskier, meaning they might decide they want a return of 40%! Whilst most valuers will take into account tax adjustments when looking at the business’s returns (e.g. a less expensive car might be factored in), it is important to understand that showing real numbers in your tax return not only makes you legal but will make it easier to show and prove the performance business wise. With any client who brings me numbers of a business they are looking to buy with the words “the vendor is asking this much but is not declaring everything”, I tell them to walk away. Accountants can sometimes be focussed solely on tax, but what about the affect on business valuations?

2. Business growth BEFORE selling, does your business have a business growth trend, or is it declining or standing still? Are sales declining or are they growing?

If your business is not growing, then there is a real risk you are slowly on the way out, thereby increasing the chances that you are falling behind your competition. I realise this is not necessarily always true, but those businesses that think they are comfortable and don’t need to find ways to beat their competitors have the word ‘risky’ all over them to me. Any business planning that shows a business growth strategy gives prospective buyers more confidence.

3. Minimal owner dependence A BUSINESS that shows a lot of owner reliance is not only riskier but less appealing to those who might be taking over. If the business can run when you’re not there, this generally means you have good systems and a solid organisational structure. If not, those buying the business may insist that you stay on for up to three years after the sale. Is that what you really want? (I doubt it). Have a look at your business. Does it rely too much on you? What do you need to do to fix this?

4. Business planning A BUSINESS that has a plan is one that I would rather invest in than one that doesn’t. An owner that runs a ship without a map is destined to be shipwrecked. If a seller has no plan or ‘upside’ for the business then I am more likely to think they have had enough and just want to get out.

5. Cash flow THE old saying that cash is king is still true to this day. A business that struggles for cash is not something I would want to pay top dollar for. It also means I might have to have more working capital which, when working out a return on my investment, will reduce the price I have to pay. Business advisors are usually all over this concept and focus on improving this for the owners. Get a cash flow forecast done and tie in strategies with your business plan. Three-way budgets are brilliant tools for this.

Conclusion: ASK your accountant or business advisor how your business addresses the above. Get their opinion on what you can do to fix each of these areas. Whatever you do though, DO NOT think you can worry about these when the time comes to sell. You will not only be setting yourself up for disappointment but your retirement plans and succession planning could be put on hold for another 5-10 years!

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Driven to succeed Bob Sainsbury began his working life in 1961 as an apprentice fitter and turner with the British Motor Corporation. This year he retires with 40 years of owning vehicle dealerships under his belt. Dubbo Weekender spoke with the well-known local business identity about life, work and retirement. WORDS and PHOTOGRAPHY Yvette Aubusson-Foley HE name Sainsbury is as synonymous with Dubbo as Macquarie Street or the zoo, at least for a generation or two who’ve spent the past 40 years buying their cars from Bob. Signing off on his last car deal this year, and selling the business to Terry Green, Bob Sainsbury has retired to an active life of fishing and property management. The soon to be 70 year old is hoping for at least 10 good years and if the past half century or so is anything to go by, he’ll make every minute count. Back in 1975, 27 year-old Sainsbury, sold a home he’d bought just out of his teens in Willoughby and reinvested his money into a Toyota dealership in Forbes. The move made him the youngest dealer in Australia. It was a far cry from the big smoke where he worked with Toyota on William Street, but it was too good an opportunity to turn down. “It was a big move to go from there to Forbes. It was difficult, because there were a lot of sacrifices to make. I had a young family and I had a house in Willoughby so I sold that and thank heavens I did buy a house when I was 21 because the equity that I had in that house really made it possible to buy Forbes,” Sainsbury recalls. “I couldn’t afford to get into my own dealership in Sydney because I simply didn’t have any money. That’s why I came to the bush.” In 1977, the young entrepreneur called upon his only sibling, Colin, to leave his Bowral printing trade behind and join the busy dealership. Together the brothers found success including one out-of-the-blue opportunity – selling a number of cars in one hit to Australia’s largest private wheat grower at the time. “I had a spotter in Condobolin and he rang me to say he’d heard this fellow who owned Kiacatoo Station was going to buy some Landcruisers, so I rang up him on the off chance,” Sainsbury says. “It was owned by Dr Alan Bond, not THE Alan Bond; but there was another Dr Alan Bond in Toorak, Melbourne; a very wealthy man.” Pictured with this article are nine of the 12 Landcruisers sold in the sale to Bond and features the friends who helped drive them to the property. “They were all friends of mine. A couple of them were staff. We drove them out to the Station and we all came back in a bus. If I hadn’t made that phone call I would have never got that order.” The order wasn’t the only thing Sainsbury managed to get out of the deal and although he’s long given it

away, a surprise addition came six months later and all because he smoked. “When we delivered all these vehicles Dr Bond said would you like a cigar and a couple of beers before you go back? I said I’d love to, so I’m smoking this Havana cigar and he said, I get these specially made. I said this is beautiful, would you get some for me next time you order them? “I’d be happy to do that, Bob,”” Sainsbury recalls. “About six months later, I had a phone call from him and he said, “Bob, those cigars have arrived.” I asked how much do I owe you?” Not really prepared for the answer, Dr Alan Bond replied: “$6,000.” “True story. I can’t exaggerate it. About 250 cigars turned up. All in timber boxes, all with my initials on them: R.L.S. Anybody that was having a baby was given a box of cigars. I gave most of them away. I have two boxes left.”

into an area Sainsbury co-founded: Auto Alley. “I had a friend who was a dealer principal at Church Street in Parramatta. They really started the auto alley thing there. I went to a dealer principal meeting and he was there, and we had a chat about it, and I asked if it was working, because we could do the same thing at Dubbo. “He said it definitely works; it attracts people. They have so much choice just in the one place.” Sainsbury said he had to get permission from the Parramatta group to use the moniker “auto alley” because it was registered. “That’s how it all came about. I definitely think it’s an advantage.” In 1989 Sainsbury sold the Toyota franchise to Mark Betar to realise his other passion as a grazier, running up to 500 head of cattle on two properties. But it took just four years for Sainsbury to be back in the game, reopening as Sainsbury and Mumford with the Suzuki and BMW franchises.

’VE seen dramatic changes in the industry over the years. With some of the earlier cars 40 years ago, the manufacturers should have been arrested! I remember some of the earlier petrol Landcruiser wagons… they got about five miles to the gallon. The advances in technology in all brands now, are just unbelievable. “Australia is also the most competitive market in the FTER just four years of operating in Forbes, world. Every brand is represented.” Toyota was keen to see the Sainsburys into a bigWith so much choice it would be easy to imagine a ger dealership. level of consumer confusion but thanks to the Internet, “I’d obviously won their confidence. The dealership buyers are quite clear on what they want. in Dubbo was coming up because the dealers were “I think the buyers are so much more aware today. ready to retire,” Sainsbury tells Weekender. When people come into your dealership, they’ve almost So the move was made; the brothers relocated their made up their mind what they want via the Internet. families to Dubbo and Sainsbury Toyota was open for “The Internet has changed the motor trade. There business. wouldn’t be a week go by that we wouldn’t deliver Then tragedy struck. a car into Sydney or Newcastle. People shop on the “My brother, Colin, very sadly died of melanoma at Internet and they don’t care where they buy the car,” 35. In one fell swoop I lost one of my best friends, says Sainsbury of the Internet’s involvement in the momy only brother and my business partner. We had a tor trade’s evolution. good working relationship. He virtually took the new “I think maybe a lot of people would probably prefer sales manager role, and I was the dealer principal. He to deal with a rural dealer – or some people. bought into a small part of the business too.” “There’s no pressure and it’s much easier dealing Sainsbury mentions his brother often with a rural dealer than a high powered in our conversation. metro dealer and also there are a num“So then you’re on your own for the ` ber of people that are happy to come out rest of your life, without brothers and I think the buyers to Dubbo to pick up their car because sisters. I think it’s made my children and are so much more all the time you hear, “I’ve promised the grand children all the more important family we’ll go to the zoo. We’ll fly up, aware today. When to me,” he muses. we’ll fit that in, and drive the car back.’ The move to Dubbo did however people come into The zoo helps. We should be paying the bring with it many positives, including your dealership, zoo a commission!” he laughs. his bringing Budget Rental Cars to town they’ve almost In some ways it’s a validation to his and relocating out of the CBD to Bourke decision all those years ago, to leave the made up their mind Street. city and grow his business in a regionAt that time, it was the edge of town what they want via al centre because still the metropolitan but gradually other dealers followed the Internet.

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customers come for the best deal out. “Country second hand cars are better than metropolitan cars because they don’t do the stop and start driving so there’s less wear and tear. You can drive from Narromine to Dubbo and not touch the brakes once. If you drive 40 kilometres in Sydney, you’ll put the brakes on maybe 150 times. Nor do you have the changing gears. Country cars are a much better car,” Sainsbury says. Of course these days, the cars are predominantly being imported from a different country. “Hyundai and Kia are South Korean. Kia now has put a seven-year factory warranty on their cars, unlimited kilometres and they can do it. They’re just so reliable today. I don’t believe there’s a bad car on the market. We’re slowly starting to see Chinese cars coming into the market, but their build quality has been a little bit disappointing. It won’t be that long before they get that right.” To Sainsbury, Alpha Romeo is definitely getting it right. “I’m driving a new Alpha Romeo which is part of Fiat Chrysler and Jeep and I love it. It’s a Guilietta and it’s the new model with the turbo, intercooled motor. It’s only 1750ccs and it produces amazing power out of such a small motor. But this is part of modern technology. I’m getting seven litres per 100kms so it’s terrific fuel economy.” F life could be measured the same way, Bob Sainsbury has plenty of miles left in him yet. There have been bumps in the road – and a lot of cigars – but retirement is looking good. “I’m not going to have any problem at all retiring. I’ve been taking a back seat for the past 12 months. Terry Green is running the business now on a dayto day basis. He’s a capable operator and will carry the dealership forward where it is intended. “I love fishing, so I’ll do a couple of fishing trips every year and muck about with a bit of real estate. “I’m 70 next birthday. You’re on the home straight, aren’t you? I just hope I can have ten good years. I don’t smoke anymore so I might make 100! I gave up years ago and I’m pleased I did.”

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Bob Sainsbury, retiring after 40 years in the automotive dealership industry in Forbes and Dubbo

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Message from the Macquarie: Food, fibre farming still “vitally important” BY KIM V. GOLDSMITH ITH JOURNALIST

UBBO prides itself as being “the city on the plains”, through which the much-loved Macquarie River meanders. The river is a great recreational resource as well as an environmental and urban water source for the region, but it’s also the life-blood of the region’s agricultural industries – a diverse range of food and fibre producers. Irrigated agriculture is said to contribute up to a quarter of total agricultural production from the region, while agriculture generally, as an industry, is the region’s biggest employer. One of the most significant issues for irrigated agriculture over the past decade has been water reform across the eastern states, under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan developed under the Commonwealth Water Act 2007 – the impacts of which are now starting to be clearly felt in communities such as Warren and Narromine, which are heavily reliant on irrigated agriculture. Dubbo has been somewhat buffered from the negative impacts, having other industries to support it during tough times on the land. However, the region’s peak water user group, Macquarie River Food and Fibre (MRFF) maintains agriculture is still a vitally important industry to the city and its place in the region. Executive officer, Susan Madden says today’s water use issues are still essentially about security and affordability of the precious resource for agricultural use, underscored by the impact of Federal water reforms now being experienced by communities, quantified in terms of hundreds of millions of dollars of forgone agricultural production. “Since I came into this role six and a

half years ago, issues arising out of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have probably dominated what we’re working on. “We’ve just had 10 years of water sharing plans, which will now need to be replaced and be compliant with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. “Our common goal though has been about how we maintain security of water for agriculture...that’s how we unify the diverse range of water users we represent.” When advocating on behalf of an industry, having whole of community support for a position is critical, but not always easy. By working with local government and about 20 associate members, MRFF has the support a range of businesses directly benefiting from the irrigation sector, but Madden believes more whole-of-community support for the organisation’s position on the MurrayDarling Basin Plan could be greater. “The federal government has tried to engage with the broader community on the need for water reform in the basin, so for us to be able to bring forward community representatives, particularly service businesses, has been really important. “It can be frustrating at times getting broader support...and in terms of Dubbo, it has been rightly interested in its growth and diversification opportunities, but there’s a tendency to forget agriculture is still a really important base for the region more broadly.

“We get good engagement with Narromine and Warren Shire Councils where there’s much more direct benefit to their communities...but Dubbo is probably more a beneficiary in terms of dollars flowing through the community, despite being a small proportion of the economy because of the diversification.” Madden believes part of the problem is also a communications issue – water policy and other natural resource issues are complex and can be hard to simplify in terms the public can relate to. The changing demographic of the city also means there’s a growing proportion of the population with no historical reference to agriculture. “We have trouble communicating water policies and the direction of it to some of those who hold water licenses, so for people further removed from that it’s really hard to simplify the key messages.” With the Murray-Darling Basin Plan still firmly on the table Madden says wide ranging community support for the region’s food and fibre producers is as critical as ever. “We said about five years ago that there would be some real impacts on the region from this plan...we probably didn’t get the support we needed at that time and it’s only now that people are starting to notice the impact on reduced production. “Some people built service industries around what they thought was going

` There’s a tendency to forget tant agriculture is still a really important y.” base for the region more broadly.” – Susan Madden, Macquarie River Food and Fibre executive officer

to be the level of production in the valley, which has been reduced and they’re now coming to us and asking what’s going on. “That aligns with some of the socioeconomic work that the Murray-Darling Basin Authority have been doing themselves that shows quite a long lag period between when the reform was introduced to when the adjustment and flow-on effects manifest in communities in the years and decades following. “We’re now seeing those impacts and local businesses and community are coming to us and saying what can we do about water management. “Warren Shire Council have been very much on the front foot and were very directly impacted by water reform... and now Narromine has an economic development group that formed to look at other issues...they weren’t waterfocused but they’ve come to see it just keeps coming back to water. “We’re going to be trying to work more closely with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana, which has the ability to work across local government areas. “Going forward, it’s partly how we can improve the communications or PR side of what we do, but given our limited resourcing it’s then about how we can leverage off local council’s interest in these issues.” Madden says while regional development groups are keenly focused on creating new jobs, one of the key messages from Warren Shire Council to the Senate inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is that saving a job is as good as creating a job. The Select Committee on the MurrayDarling Basin Plan has been conducting hearings on the impacts of the MurrayDarling Basin Plan and associated Commonwealth programs on regional communities, with a report to be made by February 26 next year.

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HERE’S nothing quite like a burger. It suits a vast array of meal purposes –from casual weeknight dining to Friday night footy food and entertaining with friends on weekends. They’re also quick, easy and really filling. However, I like to keep my carbohydrate intake in check and this grain-free alternative is just the ticket! You may notice that there is one “ingredient” noticeably absent here, and that’s sauce. Top tip: if you can do just one thing to improve your diet and your health, please consider ridding your diet of store-bought sauces (that includes gravy). They are loaded with oils, salt, sugar, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. I used to be the biggest fan of sauce – tomato, barbecue, peri peri, you name it – I had it in my pantry by the gallon.

So I can honestly say that once you decide you don’t need it, you really won’t miss it. Without sauce, the flavour of the food really comes through and after a while you’ll have a heightened sense of taste all together. And don’t worry about these burgers being dry – with the mushroom, beetroot and tomato, my Mushroom and Pork Burgers are super juicy and totally tasty.

Mushroom pork burgers: a grain-free alternative with a tasty twist Ingredients Pork patties 500gm pork mince 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 brown onion, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 egg 2 small red chilies 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

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THE Back To The Future series may have predicted many things – from tablets and video calls to wearable technology. But it had written out the future for people with disability. It’s an important point shared by disability advocate Matthew Wright because it demonstrates the shift in attitudes to those with impairments today. In the 1980s there was an assumption that people with disability should be locked away in large institutions, the chief executive of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations told AAP on Wednesday. The assumption in the films back then was that that would continue on. It didn’t – and it’s been advances in assistive technologies which have vastly improved the lives of those with a disability. Mr Wright lists the vast array of devices he uses, from a remote-controlled hearing aid, a pen which amplifies the sound of a room, to a watch which vibrates and alerts him to calls and messages. “I couldn’t function without these devices – they make it possible for me to work and be part of the world,” he says.

‘Burgers’ and filling 4 Portobello mushrooms, stalks removed Fresh beetroot, cooked and sliced Tomatoes, sliced Brie cheese (optional), thinly sliced Lettuce Method Heat oil in large frypan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent then remove from the pan. In a medium bowl combine mince, garlic, onion, carrot, chilies and parsley. Using your hands, mold the mince into patty rounds, roughly the size of the mushrooms (a couple of tablespoons of the mince mixture should make one). Cook patties over medium heat on a barbecue or in the frypan, about 5 – 7 minutes each side. Meanwhile, in another frypan or on the barbecue over medium heat, cook mushrooms about five minutes either side. To serve, place one mushroom top side down on a plate. Top with brie, then pork mince patty, then beetroot, then tomato, then lettuce and top with another mushroom, bottom side down. Enjoy! Makes 4.

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He believes the national disability insurance scheme will spur further investment in life-changing devices, with a $1 billion incentive to have tech giants jumping to meet the needs of those with disability. That could include a thoughtcontrolled wheelchair developed by Australian scientists. “I think we’ll see the IBMs and the Microsofts and the Apples really starting to move into the space,” Mr Wright says. The disability advocate sees the future for people under the NDIS as more exciting and inclusive than anything the 1980s film could ever have predicted. And ironically, he notes star Michael J Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, has now become one of the world’s most prominent disability advocates.

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A disciplined colour palette accentuated and enhanced by patterned cushions and rugs, from Colour by Abigail Ahern

BY CLAIRE SPREADBURY SPLASH of paint here, a vibrant cushion there – it’s amazing how you can transform a room with some simple but lively touches. “Colour is clever,” says designer, author and blogger Abigail Ahern. “Get it right and it lifts your spirits, get it wrong and it will make you run for the hills! “It’s been my obsession for as far back as I can remember. I grew up in a colourful home. My mother, an artist, would choose shades for our walls in the same way that she would select colours for her paintings: instinctively, from feeling and observation.” But it was when Ahern was living with her now-husband, Graham Scott, in a rented property in America, that she really used colour to change a space – dabbling with patterns and textures to bring to life a home they weren’t allowed to paint. For many of us though, it can sometimes feel like you need to be brave to embrace colour, and what if you feel differently about it in a few months’ time?

Everything low as to draw the eye horizontally and close-to-the-floor pieces signal casual hanging out, from Colour by Abigail Ahern

Send-off party for trick-or-treaters BY DONNA ERICKSON

CREATIVE FAMILY FUN

“Oh, you guys are the Halloween family!” is the typical comment the Farrells hear when they meet someone new to their neighbourhood. “It’s quite a distinction,” says Margo, client director for a marketing-research firm and mum of 8-year-old Arianna, 5-year-old Luke and 2-year-old Colette. Now in its Fourth Halloween season, Margo and her husband, Brad, are making their list for a shopping run to pick up hot dogs, buns, condiments and apple cider for their popular front-yard “pre-trick-or-treat party” that neighbours of all ages consider an annual tradition.

“It’s an easy way to bring our community together to get to know one another better, have a good time and get some sustenance – even if it’s just a hot dog – before kids and their parents scatter to go trick-or-treating. We always know the party has an end time, and clean-up is a snap,” she adds with a smile. The party brings out creativity, too. Last year the Farrells added a competitive element, challenging masqueraders to score some costume design points (and bragging rights) from the family panel of judges for funniest, scariest and most original costumes. It’s a unique way to bring the spirit of your community alive with a simple outdoor pre-trick-or-treat party. Talk up the idea with neighbours, and plan the event now. Send out invitations via email, or hand-deliver simple flyers if email addresses aren’t available.

“The biggest tip I can give you when selecting a palette, is to nail the mood or atmosphere you want to create first. Do that, and figuring out what colour to go for gets so much easier,” advises Ahern. Fancy a change? Feel inspired and follow these top tips and advice from the designer’s new book – Colour – for making specific spaces in your home bright and beautiful.

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MAKE AN ENTRANCE Hallways tend to be one of the most neglected spaces in our homes. “When I come home at night after an exhausting day, I want to walk through the door and be enveloped by a feeling of squishy contentment,” says Ahern. “And the only way you achieve that is to create a strong first impression.”

TOP TIPS: :: Turn your entryway into a space filled with colour, lamps, books, flowers and nik-naks – all the stuff that will transport you to a magical, relaxed place. :: Any sort of table, console (no matter how skinny) or storage unit works a treat for storing hats, gloves, bags, keys – all the messy stuff. Then you can go two ways: One; blend the furniture into the wall colour, or two; make it pop with something uber-punchy. :: Pattern is important, too. The biggest trick here is to fool the

eye away from the potential awkwardness of this space. A patterned rug skimming the floor, or a runner, up the stair treads, will give your hallway instant pizzazz (and not show the dirt). :: If your hallway is small or oddly shaped, hanging artwork ‘salon style’ will elevate it to new heights. :: Don’t neglect the finishing touches in hallways. Mirrors will reflect light, both natural and artificial, and instantly double the impression of your space. And you can soften the decor with the orange glow of a lamp or some seasonal blooms.

GET THE LOOK :: Decorate your hallway like it’s your living room and you’ll find you want to linger longer.

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Ahern is only too aware that the modern living room is used to relax, work and contemplate in, and believes it’s important to create a multi-functional living space that feels vibrant but chilled.

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TOP TIPS:

:: A good trick here is to restrict the colour palette. Add a hue that gives your space a touch of unconventionality. Maybe you could paint a side table scarlet red, or treat an alcove in a vibrant blue. These intoxicating hues turn spaces around. :: Not everything has to be colourful. Neutrals and chameleon browns will give your wow pieces breathing space. :: Opt for rugs with a pattern, no matter how small the motif. It will make the space feel far more interesting. :: Overdose on texture (it cosies the space up), so juxtapose rough with smooth, shiny with handwoven. :: Add more than one focal point, so the eye is excited and engaged wherever it looks.

:: For a calm, serene bedroom, use a colour palette that acts as a backdrop, rather than a focal point. You can find the most calming combos with dark inky hues, and even colour-studded palettes can soothe. :: A good place to start your colour scheme is the bed, because it takes up the largest amount of space. I’ve gone for dark linen, embellished with throws, or try elevating white linen by piling on pillows and mixing patterns. :: Make your own headboard from MDF and cover it in a luxe velvet. :: Rugs anchor rooms, set the tone and add instant glamour, plus – toes touching a beautiful, fluffy rug in the morning is a good thing. Pattern will add instant pizzazz here. If you do have plain carpets, just skim the odd rug over them – the Americans do it all the time and it looks amazing. :: When selecting decorative lighting, choose a tantalising base (mine are either bronze or flocked) – you need some

BE BOLD IN THE BEDROOM “Bedrooms are not the easiest rooms to get right,” says Ahern. “I’ve struggled with mine, but now it’s my sanctuary.”

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A subtle bedroom, from Colour by Abigail Ahern, published by Quadrille

Here is the basic format Margo uses: “Friends and neighbours, it’s that time of year again! Please join us for some pretrick-or-treating fun in our front yard on October 31. We’ll have grills set up, and plenty of hot dogs and hot apple cider. Our street will be closed from 5pm onwards so that the kids can run around a bit more safely. We’ll also continue with a little friendly competition to encourage you to break out those costumes! Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

TOP TIPS:

• Funniest costume • Scariest costume • Most original costume Date: October 31 Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: (Your address) No RSVP, and no need to bring anything other than you and your fabulous costume! We hope to see you! (Your family name)” EXTRA TIP: If it’s all too late for you to do it for Halloween (or if you’re not a fan of Halloween), with a bit of imagination, this idea could be easily re-invented for a pre-Christmas street party.

A theatrical bedroom, from Colour by Abigail Ahern

NOW HERE’S A TIP BY JOANN DERSON z “Apply petroleum jelly to the panes of your windows before painting the trim. This works better than masking tape in many ways. It is easily removed, and even large paint flecks come right off.” – Contributed by P.S. z For easy-to-clean-up pancakes, use a turkey baster to “squirt” the batter in the griddle or skillet. No drips, and it usually results in a pretty good circle, too! z When you are able to pick up extra meat at a great price, you want to be sure that while it’s frozen, it maintains its best taste. Use

small, luxurious details that add instant magic to a bedroom. :: Try using occasional tables as a bedside table, as they’re higher and lend a space that unexpected twist of grandeur.

BE INSPIRED BY COLOUR If you have no idea where to start on your colour scheme, follow Abigail Ahern’s easy tips and tricks to getting started. :: Create a moodboard by pulling together images from magazines, screen grabs and swatches that instantly appeal, to see if a common theme arises. :: Pick colours that suit your personality and don’t listen to anybody else. :: Look at the colours you already live with, from the clothes in your wardrobe to a large piece of art or your favourite rug. If you find you gravitate to certain hues, reflect these in your decorating scheme.

Suitcases; Copper Angled Table Lamp

A hallway decorated like a living room, from Colour by Abigail Ahern

this tip to vacuum seal your meat without any special equipment! Add meat pieces to a plastic, zipper-top bag. Fill a large pot several inches deep with water. Seal all but an inch or so of the bag. As you lower the bag into the water (zipper top up) the air will escape through the unsealed portion. When no air remains, seal the bag and then remove from the water. z “Have you tried this singleserving blender hack using a wide-mouthed glass jar with an airtight screw top – the type that’s often used for preserving fruit and vegetables (some call it a “mason jar”)? Many standard-size blender blades can be screwed on to one of these jars. If you’re one of the

:: Colour by Abigail Ahern, photography by Graham Atkins-Hughes, is published by Quadrille.

lucky ones, you can make single servings of smoothies to blend and go.” – Contributed by T.U. z Baby have nappy rash? One of the best remedies is “air time” – that is, letting baby go without a nappy for a bit. Another simple soother is a baking soda bath. Try adding 2-4 tablespoons of baking soda to Junior’s bathwater. z After you’ve cooked your chicken whole, remove the meat and throw the bones and remaining carcass in the slow cooker with 3-4 cups of water. Let it cook on low for several hours for a spectacularly flavourful broth.

HEALTH.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Heard the facts about hernias?

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BY SUZY BENNETT HO gets hernias? Well, Madonna has had one, weightlifters and builders get them, and US wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson famously tweeted about his. But it’s not just people with physical lifestyles who suffer from hernias. We are all susceptible. Our expert offers advice on how to avoid them, and what to do if you find one.

WHAT IS A HERNIA

Hernias can appear as bulges on your body and are caused when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle or tissue that normally keeps it in place. Hernias most often develop in the abdomen, when the intestine bulges through the abdominal wall. “It’s a design fault. The abdominal wall is nature’s corset which is holding everything in. If there’s too much pressure on it, it’ll give way,” says Mr Dudley Rogg, a clinical director and expert in the condition. “Hernia operations are the world’s most commonly performed surgical procedure – one in 10 of us will suffer from them,” he adds.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The first thing you’ll notice is in the swelling in the abdomen. It may disappear when you lie down, and appear again if you cough, sneeze or strain on the toilet. “Most hernias don’t hurt at all, but sometimes you feel a dull ache or burning sensation,” says Mr Rogg. A strangulated hernia, where a loop of bowel becomes trapped in the hernia defect, can be lethal and should be treated immediately.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE A HERNIA? Hernias do not get better on their own, and tend to worsen over time, so if

you think you might have one, see your doctor immediately. Most cases will be operated on as soon as possible after diagnosis.

WHAT’S THE TREATMENT?

The only way of curing a hernia is by surgery; there are no drugs for the condition. The traditional approach is to move the hernia and then stitch the weak portion of the abdominal wall back together, but as many as one in three patients have to return for repeat operations with this method. The latest ‘mesh’ approach is normally carried out under local anaesthetic, with a piece of fine, sterile mesh placed at the weak point of the abdominal wall. “It takes minutes, is painless and [the

hernia] never comes back,” notes Rogg. Keyhole surgery might also be an option. Here, miniature surgical instruments – including a video camera – are inserted through a narrow incision to make the repair.

HOW CAN I HELP MYSELF?

You can prevent a hernia happening again by keeping your abdominal wall strong and healthy. Try to maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly to keep the abdominal muscles toned. Also, get medical help if you suffer from chronic constipation, allergies or a chronic cough, and eat high-fibre foods to keep your guts in good nick. :: For more information, visit your doctor or other medical specialist

WHAT CAUSES THEM?

“Coughing and sneezing can cause hernias, which is why people often tend to get them in winter, when they are suffering from colds,” says Rogg. Repeated heavy lifting can also cause them, and they can also develop if you regularly have to strain during bowel movements. Being overweight can also be a factor. A hernia can develop very gradually over a period of years, or it may come on suddenly, and they can develop at any age.

Madonna and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have both had a hernia. PHOTOS: PA

TRAVEL.

Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015

You can smile at crocodiles at Hartley’s Bare-foot farm supervisor Matt Plummer tempts Bart the crocodile during a show at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures in North Queensland. PHOTO: AAP

BY CARIS BIZZACA HE song warns “never smile at a crocodile”, but here I am, grinning like a Cheshire Cat. You see, it might be one of the world’s apex predators, but when it is just a little mite, these things are, well, cute. As I move to the front of the crowd at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, I get a turn patting the baby croc and feel very much like John Hammond in Jurassic Park, when he makes coochie-coo sounds at a newborn raptor. Not that you can forget what he’s going to grow into, you know, seeing as there is a large concrete enclosure a few metres away, housing a few dozen of his older siblings who happily sunbake, pulling in those vitamin D rays and slithering over each other. These crocs are part of Hartley’s crocodile farm in Queensland’s far north, which prides itself on breeding the vulnerable estuarine (aka saltwater) crocodile in an ethical, sustainable way for skins and meat, so that it has zero

environmental impact. It is a bit tough knowing these crocs will eventually be turned into food, as well as luxury handbags, snapped up by the likes of Victoria Beckham for as much as $30,000 each. But farming crocodiles reduces or eliminates the hunting of wild populations, as well as educating people like me about the ancient creatures and why they should be conserved, according to Hartley’s. Decades ago, saltwater crocs – the largest of all living reptiles – were hunted to near extinction in Australia for their valuable skins. Around the same time, Hartley’s Creek Zoo (as it was then known) was starting to get involved in conservation efforts. But it was not until over a decade later, in 1974, that salties and their smaller cousins, freshwater crocodiles, finally became a protected species in Australia. Part tourist destination, part conservation park, part breeder, Hartley’s walks you through its history on the

farm tour, but it is just one aspect of the place. There is the lagoon cruise, where you can see the resident crocs in their terrifying beauty as they “swim” into the air, propelling themselves out of the water to snap up bits of chicken. But at the top of your list should be the Crocodile Attack Show, an entertaining and at times nail-biting demonstration. Armed with some chicken pieces and a tonne of adrenaline, these brave zookeepers climb into the arena, Steve Irwin-style, so you can see what happens when salties go into predator mode, crocodile roll and all. Thrillseekers can pay a bit extra for the Big Croc Experience, where you can feed one of the adult saltwater crocs yourself. Not by hand, obviously, unless you are not that partial to yours. It is not just crocs at Hartley’s though. Instead of scouring the rainforest for the rare endangered cassowary, get up close and personal with the 60-kilogram birds at the daily feeding, or see a snake show, as well as meet some of Hartley’s

Fremantle named top 10 world city to visit in 2016

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PERTH: Fremantle is beloved in Western Australia for its cappuccino strip, fishing boat harbour, historic prison, architecture, markets and arts culture. Now, travel guide Lonely Planet has recognised the port city as one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit next year. Best In Travel 2016 is Lonely Planet’s 11th annual collection of the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the forthcoming year. Ranked seventh on the list of cities, Fremantle is described as a “raffish harbour town with seasalty soul to burn”. The travel guide noted Fremantle hosted the America’s Cup yacht race in 1987 and then reinvented itself.

LONELY PLANET’S TOP 10 CITIES FOR 2016: 1. Kotor, Montenegro 2. Quito, Ecuador 3. Dublin, Ireland 4. George Town, Malaysia 5. Rotterdam, the Netherlands 6. Mumbai, India 7. Fremantle, Australia 8. Manchester, UK 9. Nashville, USA 10. Rome, Italy

furry residents, like koalas, wallabies and quolls. If you are on holiday in northern Queensland, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a must-see destination to check out the world’s living dinosaurs in the flesh.

IF YOU GO GETTING THERE: Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is just off the Captain Cook Highway at Wangetti on the stunning scenic drive between Cairns and Port Douglas. It is 40 kilometres (40 minutes) north of Cairns and 25km (20 minutes) south of Port Douglas. Visit using your own car, as part of a tour or get a coach transfer service STAYING THERE: Port Douglas and Cairns offer a range of accommodation for all budgets, such as Hibiscus Resort and Spa, which is just 300 metres from Four Mile Beach and has rates starting at $170 PLAYING THERE: Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is open from 8.30am to 5pm. Prices range from $18.50 for children, $37 for adults and $92.50 for a family pass (two adults and two children)

Australians could travel to NZ without passports CANBERRA: Australia is working with New Zealand towards one day having passport-less travel, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed. The idea, which would see someone’s information stored in a cloud, has come out of the Foreign Affairs Department’s “ideas challenge”. “We’re in discussions with New Zealand and if we’re able to put in place the appropriate requirements, including security, then it’s something we’d like to trial and implement,” Ms Bishop told reporters in Melbourne.

She said the concept would not be adopted if it was not able to be made secure. “Australia prides itself on having one of the most secure passports in the world, but by embracing and harnessing new technologies, we might be able to do better,” she said. The minister spruiked the idea as part of the Turnbull government’s innovation push. Doing the same old thing year after year didn’t make Australia a more productive or prosperous country, Ms Bishop said. AAP

FOOD.

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Aussie Pineapples

Summer’s sweet USSIES can enjoy an early taste of summer this year, with the pineapple harvest expected to peak in mid-November thanks to a slightly warmer winter and intermittent rain in tropical growing regions. Ideal weather conditions have resulted in an early supply of Aussie pineapples, meaning spring is the perfect time to tuck into this naturally sweet treat. Constant rain has kept the crop nice and moist, which will result in more consistency for consumers across the pineapple varieties. Third generation pineapple grower Ben Clifton is looking forward to the spring crop flourishing, with pineapples picked at a juicy and plump size: “Aussie pineapples are available all year round, which is a surprise to many. Not only did we have a solid winter crop but the fairly mild seasonal weather has meant the spring crop is also much

Not only did we have a solid winter crop but the fairly mild seasonal weather has meant the spring crop is also much bigger than we anticipated. – Pineapple grower Ben Clifton

Dr Joanna’s Top Pineapple Tips: Choosing: When choosing a pineapple, go for fruit that feels heavy for its size and check it doesn’t have soft spots. If it has a top, opt for leaves that look fresh and green. Storing: Leftover pineapple can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to six days, or in a freezer for up to six months. Enjoying: Always great as a snack on its own, pineapples are highly versatile and the natural sweetness means it’s a perfect partner for fish, poultry, pork, red meat, your favourite desserts or other spring dishes.

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FOOD.

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Pineapple Green Smoothie by Dr Joanna McMillan Ingredients 1/2 a pineapple, cut into chunks 1/2 a banana, 65g 1 cup coconut water, chilled Leaves from 2 sprigs of fresh mint 20g (1 cup) baby spinach leaves 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Small Lebanese cucumber, 70g, cut in half, 8-10 Method â&#x20AC;˘ Put all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth. â&#x20AC;˘ Pour over ice cubes into two long glasses and serve.

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Cutting a Pineapple Unsure how to best cut up a pineapple? Use a large sharp knife and always cut away from your body: 1. Start by chopping off the leaves and base. 2. Slice down around the edges to remove the skin. 3. Cut pineapple lengthways in half and then into quarters. 4. Remove the core (or leave it if you prefer your pineapple crunchy). 5. Slice quarters into bite size pieces. Enjoy!

bigger than we anticipated. “It is important for people to know that the skin colour of a pineapple differs throughout the year depending on season and variety.” Clifton says a green pineapple doesn’t mean it’s not ripe – if the pineapple is in-store, it’s ready to eat. With approximately 80 farms across the country, the Aussie pineapple industry has worked hard to overcome a rough start to the year, with extreme weather conditions affecting crops.

Tropical Cyclone Marcia, sunburn and the threat of the El Nino forecast impacted many farmers however despite this, the industry will still look to produce around 45,000 tonnes of pineapple this year. “We can expect an abundance of consistently goodlooking and flavoursome fruit throughout spring and well into the summer holiday season. There will also be more pineapples sold with their regal crowns (spiky tops) this summer, so people can enjoy the iconic pineapple shape,” says Clifton.

Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Aussie Pineapples Ambassador Dr. Joanna McMillan says pineapples are a healthy choice throughout the year, especially due to their immune boosting benefits. “Pineapples are an excellent source of vitamin C, important for a healthy, functioning immune system and an excellent source of manganese, important for bone health. Pineapples are also a good source of thiamin, magnesium and vitamin B6, contain fibre and a phytochemical called bromelain.”

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MUSIC.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Getting ve-rae emotional Once scared that her early hit Call Me Maybe would pigeonhole her, Carly Rae Jepsen has now embraced the song that made her famous, which has helped her move on to an inspiring new album, ANDY WELCH writes. ARLY RAE JEPSEN’S sitting in a hotel room, staring out of the window at the torrential rain outside. “I actually like the rain,” she says. “I live in LA now, there’s too much sun. They all lose their minds if it rains. “I’m from Canada, and look at my skin,” she says, holding out a tiny arm. “I’m like half albino or something. I need the rain, it reminds me of home.” She’s currently promoting her new album, Emotion. It’s her third album, and follows on from the huge success she had with its predecessor, Kiss, and more specifically, 2011’s most addictive earworm, Call Me Maybe. Emotion was released in Japan in June, at the end of August in most continents including Australia an d North America, and last month in Europe. Clearly, global release day, which is supposed to see albums released on the same day all over the world, doesn’t mean much to Jepsen. “I think, because there have been so many releases, I’m just happy to have it out everywhere,” she says, looking somewhat relieved. “There’s normally a grace period after you’ve finished an album where you’re waiting to release it, sitting on it for months, but I was past the deadline with Emotion,” she says. “It was finished right before it was released in Japan.” Jepsen says she wrote close to 200 songs in the time between Kiss and starting to put Emotion together. Some made the cut, some – sadly by the sounds of it – never will. “The worst song I wrote was about Mike Tyson,” she says. “I was at Justin Bieber’s birthday party [she and Bieber share a manager, Scooter Braun], and Mike Tyson was there. “He was telling this idea of his that pain doesn’t really exist, it’s just in your mind, and I wanted to try to get it into a song. But it was absolutely awful.” Jepsen says she’s used to releasing albums now, and that the pressure is the same as ever, “even when no one was listening”, due to her own high standards and a desire to push herself as hard as she can. Eventually, when reminded of Call Me Maybe’s insane success – it’s nearing one billion YouTube plays and went to No 1 in 18 countries – she does concede there was slightly more expectation this time around. “Yeah, there was a bit more pressure because of Call Me Maybe, and the time I took to be away before coming back.” She admits she spent a great deal of effort trying to get away from the song that made her. “I was deliberately trying to write songs that rebelled against it,” she says. “Then I realised I was doing that, and that’s not really the right motivation to make another album. “I checked myself, and that’s why I took a break and went to New York

to do Cinderella,” she adds, referring to the Rodgers And Hammerstein Broadway musical she appeared in for five months. “I needed some more healthy perspective before starting to do something else. “I knew I had more to me than Call Me Maybe, but everyone that gets famous for one thing gets pigeonholed. From the outside, we think that one thing is their identity, and it’s very easy for a person to rebel against that.” After a break, and toying with the idea of making an indie folk album, Jepsen was absolutely sure she still wanted to make pop music; slick, catchy pop music inspired by the Eighties. Emotion is full of it. Another turning point came when recalling a Cyndi Lauper concert she’d seen in Osaka, Japan, in 2013. “I was struck by how, when she sang Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, that it could be released today without anything being changed. I have songs from six months ago where I’d change everything.” She started listening to more Lauper, early Madonna and Prince, and began trying Mike Tyson was telling this to emulate them, without making idea of his that pain doesn’t a period piece or really exist, it’s just in your straight-up ripping them off. mind, and I wanted to try to “There’s someget it into a song. But it was thing about that era that called to absolutely awful... me,” she says. Whatever concerns Jepsen had about writing new material, and whatever pressures there were about following up a global hit record, they’re a very different set of worries to the ones she had just a few years ago, before Kiss was released. She’d released her debut album in Canada but was still working in bars and a coffee shop to make ends meet. One day her dad’s secretary saw her busking. “I needed some more money to pay my electricity bill. It was really embarrassing, but also great because she gave me $20,” Jepsen says. “Things weren’t working, and I couldn’t make any money from music. I was waitressing, and then a song of mine would come on the radio, but I still wasn’t earning. When things finally took off, it was unexpected, and I was very grateful.” Looking back, Jepsen says she’s very glad she was 26 by the time she had a successful album, as it gave her time to experience normal life, and for fame to hit “at a time when I’m able to deal with it”. “If I’m honest, Call Me Maybe took me on this incredible ride, and it’s been so much fun, but I don’t think I would want a song that big again. It becomes your whole life and there’s not a lot of balance. Near the end, I was very ready for it to calm down.”

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EXTRA TIME: CARLY RAE JEPSEN z Carly Rae Jepsen was born on November 21, 1985, in Mission, British Columbia, and is now based in Vancouver. z She has sold around 20 million records worldwide. z She hopes to tour the US and Canada this year, and will be back in Europe in 2016. z She has a project in the works for Christmas time, but can’t reveal what it is yet. z Jepsen says she wrote and demoed a 15-track album before making Emotion that is very different to this album, but would like to see it released one day. z Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album, Emotion, is out now. Find out more at www.carlyraemusic.com.

New banking experience at Dubbo as CommBank opens combined branch and business banking centre.

Commonwealth Bank has officially opened its new combined retail branch and business centre in Dubbo, reflecting its commitment to its personal, commercial business and agribusiness customers in the local area. Located at Shop 3, 188 Macquarie St Dubbo, the new branch features the very latest in banking technology and includes a local business centre. For the first time in Dubbo, the business centre will be co-located with the retail bank, allowing extra convenience and assistance for all customers, as well as supporting the financial needs of farmers, supply partners and commercial business operators in the region. Sean Barry, Retail Area Manager Central West, believes the new branch will provide an improved and interactive banking environment for Dubbo local residents. “The Bank’s investment in Dubbo is a great example of how we are committed to the community and are dedicated to making banking simpler, easier and more accessible. We look forward to working closely with our customers to also deliver a more personalised customer service experience,” he said. Commonwealth Bank’s Executive Manager Regional and Agribusiness Banking for New South Wales Dubbo region, Rupert Backus said investment

in this new business centre is a great example of CBA’s continuing commitment and passion for Australia’s regional and agribusiness sector. “The new business centre has been designed to provide commercial and agribusiness customers increased access to our team of bankers and specialists who have a deep understanding of the local market,” said, Rupert. Alongside a friendly customer service team, the new features of the branch include; Instant Cash and Cheque Deposit ATM’s, coin counting machine, Video Conferencing capabilities to help get customers face-to-face with the right banking specialist straight away, iPad NetBank Kiosk and in branch customer Wi-Fi.

Rupert Backus Executive Manager Regional and Agribusiness Banking

Regional and Agribusiness Banking provides a comprehensive range of services to small business, corporate and agribusiness customers located in regional Australia.

The CBA Branch and Business Banking Centre is now located at: Shop 3, 188 Macquarie St Dubbo and is open Monday to Thursday: 9:30am – 4:00pm and Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm.

Ryan Alexander Branch Manager

MOVIES.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Crimson Peak, starring Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing. Photos: PA/Kerry Hayes/Universal.

Crimson Peak is a ‘visually opulent gothic romance’ BY DAMON SMITH CRIMSON PEAK (MA15+, 119 mins) Horror/Romance/ Fantasy/Thriller. Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Sofia Wells, Doug Jones. Director: Guillermo del Toro. DIRECTOR Guillermo del Toro, who conjured the dark, brooding fairytale Pan’s Labyrinth, flirts with madness and twisted desire in this visually opulent gothic romance. Set in 19th century New York and snow-laden Cumbria, Crimson Peak is a tour-de-force of mouldering set and costume design, and evocative art direction. Del Toro’s films always look ravishing, even when his scripts are malnourished, and his ninth feature behind the camera doesn’t disappoint. The Mexican filmmaker exploits shadow and light to striking effect, and beckons

gnarled, tormented spirits with hollow eyes and screaming mouths that seem to warp the world around them. Co-writer Matthew Robbins draws inspiration from Daphne du Maurier and Henry James for a script that tantalizes and teases for the opening hour, but falls short as the fear and paranoia rise. As a ghost story, Crimson Peak is suspenseful rather than creepy or chilling. Fans of del Toro’s earlier work will be braced for his visual trickery and the explosions of wince-inducing bloodshed that punctuate the serpentine narrative. Ten-year-old Edith Cushing (Sofia Wells) loses her mother to black cholera. The matriarch’s soul (Doug Jones) visits Edith after a closed casket burial to deliver a chilling warning: “Beware of Crimson Peak”. Fourteen years later,

Edith (now played by Mia Wasikowska) is an aspiring author at odds with the prevailing attitudes of late Victorian society. An impecunious British baronet called Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) visits Buffalo, New York to seek funding for his clay extraction machine. Edith’s ageing father Sir Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver) refuses to finance the contraption,

but he is powerless to stop his daughter falling under Sir Thomas’ spell. They marry and move to Sharpe’s crumbling ancestral home, Allerdale Hall in Cumberland. An imposing portrait of Thomas’ mother hangs on one wall. “I like to think that she can see us from up there,” smiles Thomas’ enigmatic sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), who

Crimson Peak: Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing.

Crimson Peak: Tom Hiddleston as Sir Thomas Sharpe.

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also resides at the ramshackle mansion. As Edith acclimatises to her surroundings, she stumbles unwittingly upon dark secrets. Meanwhile, back in New York, Edith’s childhood companion Dr Alan McMichael (Charlie Hunnam) grows suspicious of Sir Thomas. If looks were everything, then Crimson Peak would be one of the year’s best, especially in lustrous IMAX.

“Pixels” (PG) – Adam Sandler slouches his way through more haphazard hijinks in this big-budget nostalgic action-comedy. Sandler plays a schlubby guy still trying to get over a video-game tournament he lost in his childhood. He’s also friends with the president, who is played by Kevin James (keep suspending that disbelief, cause the aliens haven’t even landed yet). Shrugging Sandler must team up with others (Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Michelle Monaghan) to defeat an invading force of aliens that have taken the form of ‘80s arcade game characters. It’s not just the noise and flashing lights that make arcade games so fun and memorable. A movie so

deeply inspired by arcades might have gotten that lesson and written a script to prove it. Grownups may get tickles of nostalgia when a giant Q*bert appears on screen, but that can’t support a running time this long with jokes this thin. “The Gift” (M) – In this psychological thriller, there’s just something so nerve-wracking about somebody trying too hard to be your friend. Simon and Robyn (Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall) are a lovely young couple who recently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles. A chance encounter puts them in touch with Gordo (Joel Edgerton), an acquaintance from Simon’s high school – “Gordo the weirdo” they called him. Soon, Gordo’s being very generous with gifts, even dropping by their house unannounced in the middle of the day. Seems nice... but something is way off.

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015

The Last Witch Hunter: Rose Leslie, Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood.

Once you unbutton the picture’s exquisite artistry and glimpse beneath the brocade, it becomes apparent how gossamer thin the plot strands are that hold together this twohour spectacle. Wasikowska captures the naiveté and resilience of her independent woman, who only fully understands the despicable ulterior motives of Hiddleston and Chastain’s creepy siblings when it is too late. Chastain has the meatier role of the two and embraces her character’s warped obsessiveness with aplomb.

The Last Witch Hunter: Vin Diesel. PHOTOS: PA/ ENTERTAINMENT ONE.

Hunnam’s rival suitor is more of a plot device rather than a fully fledged protagonist and remains in the moth-ravaged background. :: SWEARING :: SEX :: VIOLENCE :: RATING: 6/10 THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (M, 106 mins) Fantasy/Action/ Adventure. Vin Diesel, Sir Michael Caine, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Julie Engelbrecht, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Lotte Verbeek, Sloane Coombs. Director: Breck Eisner. At a critical juncture in Breck Eisner’s risible swords and sorcery romp, a snivelling human begs an evil enchantress to bless him with dark magic so he might serve alongside her. “Clay cannot be turned to gold,” she hisses. The Last Witch Hunter is an ugly lump of clay, devoid of magic, which half-heartedly conceals a clumsy script and wooden performances behind a miasma of bombastic special effects. All of the digital trickery in the world can’t disguise the repeated missteps of director Eisner and three screenwriters, who imagine a present day in which crones and mankind live side-by-side in harmony.

Written and directed by Edgerton, this thriller hits the right notes without overplaying any of them. The tension in the marriage, and the tension over what Simon could be hiding, hang with you. You’re reading the screen for clues, for the next cue about where this is going. “Southpaw” (MA15+) – Jake Gyllenhaal plays a boxer who must endure sparring round after round with almost every boxingmovie trope. Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) grew up an orphan, married the perfect woman, had a baby, became a champion and then lost everything. To save his daughter (Oona Laurence) from being a ward of the state, Billy has to get a new manager (Forrest Whitaker) and get back in

Leading man Vin Diesel trades in the souped-up vehicles of the Fast & Furious franchise for voluminous facial fur as the hag-slaying hero, who has walked the earth for 800 years, scything down the creatures of the night that threaten this fragile truce. After the opening 15 minutes, we secretly pray he might take his blade to everyone on screen and bring an abrupt end to the preposterous hocus pocus. Alas, there’s clear intent for a sequel – a thought infinitely more terrifying than the plague of flesh-burrowing flies, which the witches unleash upon New York to signal the apocalypse. Mighty warrior Kaulder (Diesel) belongs to a group called the Axe and Cross, which ensures witches do not abuse their powers against mankind. Eight hundred years ago, he vanquished the Witch Queen (Julie Engelbrecht) but as she took her last breath, the wily crone transferred her immortality to Kaulder. “I curse you to walk the earth for all eternity. You will never die!” For centuries, Kaulder has protected us, aided by a

the ring. Gyllenhaal and Whitaker have a fine dynamic, but nothing elevates the movie above the predictability hanging all over it. “Max” (PG) – When a US Marine is killed in the line of duty, his canine companion, Max, refuses to take commands from anyone else – except the Marine’s teenage brother, Justin. Besides having just lost his older brother, Justin has some issues getting along with his father, talking to girls and generally staying out of trouble. Max helps him out with all of these. There’s also some trouble with Mexican drug traffickers, which seems way too far out of Justin and Max’s league. The movie seems distracted and broken up, with over-the-top sentimentality as the thread holding it together.

succession of holy confidants including his latest handler, Dolan Thirty-Six (Sir Michael Caine), who is poised to retire and pass the mantle to Dolan Thirty-Seven (Elijah Wood). When an assassin called Belial (Olafur Darri Olafsson) uses dark magic against the Axe and Cross in order to revive the Witch Queen, Kaulder saunters into action, aided and abetted by a sassy British sorceress called Chloe (Rose Leslie). “Who says that a witch can’t hunt witches?” she chirrups as the flimsy plot unfolds, interspersed with hazy flashbacks to Kaulder’s first life with his wife (Lotte Verbeek) and daughter (Sloane Coombs).

The Last Witch Hunter: Vin Diesel and Michael Caine.

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The Last Witch Hunter is an interminable bore, which foolishly places the weight of the film on Diesel’s broad shoulders. Without a hint of emotion or nary a spark of on-screen chemistry with co-star Leslie, he struts manfully through each set piece, bound for the inevitable final showdown that is as confusing as it is anti-climactic. Oscar winner Caine lends gravitas to his underpowered role. A final reel twist will surprise only the few members of the audience who are still conscious or care at that point. :: NO SWEARING :: NO SEX :: VIOLENCE :: RATING: 3/10

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This history Of Ancient Rome is a treasure BY KATE WHITING THE BOOKCASE

O BOOK OF THE WEEK SPQR: A History Of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard is published in hardback by Profile Books. MARY Beard, celebrated media don and classicist, has poured 50 years of study into this lively, unsentimental and highly readable history of ancient Rome, from its founding in near-mythic times up through the emerging city state of tribunes and senators to the grandiose epoch of the emperors, finishing at that crucial point in 212CE when citizenship was extended to all free inhabitants of the empire under Caracalla. What strikes you most is how much of our received wisdom about Rome is dubious or just plain wrong. Julius Caesar did not see crossing the Rubicon in our proverbial sense of undertaking an action you could never go back on, for instance, and far from being a huge gushing river, no one today is even really sure where the Rubicon is. Caesar’s famous phrase ‘Et tu, Brute?’ was an invention of Shakespeare – and he wasn’t even born by Caesarian section. Back before the time of the emperors, our grasp of what really happened is even more partial, and Beard is very good at sifting myth and speculation from hard fact, based on the latest evidence and scholarship. The founding story of wolves suckling Romulus and Remus is pure fiction, for instance. Beard’s account touches on everything from marriage customs and childbirth to key issues such as slavery, citizenship and Rome’s evolving political structure. She looks hard at what Romans thought of themselves, and shows how Rome’s ancient idea of itself as a culture that could absorb outsiders, turning enemies into subjects and slaves into citizens – so that even people who’d never been within hundreds of miles of the Forum considered themselves ‘Romans’ – was central to the success story of this onceinsignificant village in central Italy, that grew to control territory from Spain to Syria. This book is a treasure, both as a fascinating read in itself and as a fine work of reference to correct our lazy misconceptions about an ancient world that still has much to instruct us today. 9/10 (Review by Dan Brotzel)

O FICTION Dictator by Robert Harris is published in hardback by Hutchinson. ROBERT Harris closes his trilogy on the life of the great Roman statesman, orator and philosopher Cicero with

Mary Beard reveals that some of the commonly-believe ‘facts’ about Ceasar (pictured) and Ancient Rome are just plain wrong.

this tale of his downfall, against the backdrop of the fall of the Republic and the rise of what would become the Roman Empire. Again told through the eyes of his trusty (and eventually freed) slave and friend Tiro in retirement, it is a masterful story of political intrigue and the pursuit of absolute power. In the middle of the last century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, already a famous politician, tries in vain to hold republican Rome together, despite murder and civil war, against the Machiavellian ambitions first of Julius Caesar and then, following his famous Ides of March assassination, against his successors Mark Anthony and Octavian, with the latter showing the first hints of the man who would outshine them all and become the first and greatest emperor, Augustus. Harris is careful to avoid making this too much of a hagiography of Cicero – he is a very human hero, a sharp-witted and masterful back-room political wheeler-dealer, as well as being one of history’s great public speakers. Harris paints him as a man whose actions are driven by a desire to save the Roman republic, but who also allows himself a lot of elasticity in dealing with the competing protagonists. It is a fascinating and absorbing novel

about the machinations behind some of the most momentous events in classical history. 8/10 (Review by David Wilcock) Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell is published by Hutchinson. FORTY years on from her debut novel, this is crime writer Ruth Rendell’s swan song, written before her death in May this year. Young author Carl takes a tenant for the top floor of the London house he inherits, but never throws away a stack of pills and potions left by his late father. But when he sells some pills to a friend, his life begins to slowly unravel. This is Rendell at her most subtle, showing how small, seemingly meaningless actions lead to momentous consequences and coolly demonstrating that conscience and the dark corners of our mind, are far more powerful and terrible than any outside influence. True, it has a quaint feel in places, such as when Carl advertises in his local newspaper, instead of seeking a tenant online, but that doesn’t detract from the razor-sharp insight into human nature. A steady turning of the screw builds to a disconcerting, rather than shocking end. 8/10 (Review by Gill Oliver)

See Me by Nicholas Sparks is published in hardback by Sphere. NICHOLAS Sparks’ fans the world over will be in delirium with the release of his latest novel – See Me. And whilst it kicks off with the trademark romance, it somewhat gets overshadowed by a darker subplot that takes the novel in a more suspenseful direction, as lovers Maria and Colin are confronted by an unknown stalker. If you’re not a fan already, it’s unlikely this will change your mind, and although Sparks arguably pulls off the novel, it’s not his best. It might actually be that this is one of Sparks’ stories that translates better on the big screen, and there’s a sense that it’s a screenplay in waiting. As a reading experience however, it only partly delivers; Sparks is all about the romance (usually of the heartbreaking variety, but that’s what readers love), but here that romance gets lost along the way (you won’t even need the hankies!), and what’s left is an OK suspense, but without any real emotional attachment. That extra ‘Spark’, if you will. 6/10 (Review by Jade Craddock)

O NON-FICTION The Invention Of Nature: The Adventures Of Alexander Von Humboldt, The Lost Hero Of Science by John Murray. A polymath, even by the standards of his times (1769-1859), Humboldt’s explorations of South America inspired scientists of subsequent generations, not least Darwin, whose theories owed much to seeds in Humboldt’s works. He discovered countless new species, but his great gift was for seeing the connections which united them into a whole; he was the first to systematically map the world’s climate zones and identify man-made climate change, and the very word ‘ecology’ was coined by another of his disciples.

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 Andrea Wulf, who has previously written on gardens and the 1760s transits of Venus, is clearly as passionate about this remarkable man as his peers and successors were, and she does an impressive job of capturing the scale and scope of his achievements. The subtitle oversells the idea of him as forgotten; mercifully, the book does not, being content to show his significance, rather than unnecessarily fight for it. 8/10 (Review by Alex Sarll) The Shark And The Albatross: Travels With A Camera To The Ends Of The Earth by John Aitchison is published by Profile Books. JOHN Aitchison has a job most of us could only dream of. He is a wildlife cameraman who has been lucky enough to film on every continent, from Alaska and the Antarctic to India and China, capturing the lives of many different creatures for the likes of the BBC and National Geographic. Here, he brings to life some of the expeditions he has been part of, as he tells behind-thescenes stories of the lives of some of the creatures he has caught on film.

Through his evocative narrative and masterful storytelling, Aitchison makes the reader feel as if they themselves are observing as he films. The dialogue is both tense and dramatic, as he explains the various challenges he faces with each individual assignment. This is a must-read for any budding cameramen, and for those with an interest in wildlife photography/filmmaking and natural history. Perhaps, most importantly though, Aitchison also raises several thought-provoking questions about conservation issues around the world. 8/10 (Review by Rachael Dunn) Every Time I Find The Meaning Of Life They Change It: Wisdom From The Great Philosophers On How To Live by Daniel Klein is published in hardback by Oneworld publications.

DANIEL Klein’s Every Time I Find The Meaning Of Life They Change It presents the author’s past and present musings on the philosophies of great thinkers from throughout history. Fifty years after completing a degree in philosophy, Klein discovers a notebook of ‘Pithies’ – quotes from philosophers, followed by his interpretations – which he felt something towards at the time. Looking back on these often hedonistic or naive opinions, Klein offers new views on some of the most famous philosophical pronouncements published. Klein’s collection offers wide-ranging views, from pessimistic and logical to the truly existential, with plenty of Pithies for everyone. However, Klein’s views are definitely his own, and I wonder how much one gains from reading somebody else’s opinion on subjects designed purely to raise debate. That said, Klein presents his meditations with good humour and a level of self-awareness, giving insight into a life spent pondering. 6/10 (Review by Holly McKenzie)

The challenge of farming T WO weeks ago Dubbo Weekender featured a quality article on farming today. It was a great message helping us to understand the developments and progress than has been made in the natural and technical aspects of agriculture. A book from the shelves is “Precision Agriculture” which deals with modern grain production systems. A CSIRO title, authors Whelan and Taylor describe the approach to managing the variability in production agriculture in an economic and environmentally efficient manner. It has been pioneered as a management tool in the grains industry and, whilst its application continues to increase amongst farmers, a broad range of other cropping industries have embraced the concept. There are several examples of how grain crops in various paddocks are examined and monitored for soil fertility, potential yield and then harvesting control. We go to supermarkets where shelves stock fruit and vegetables, and the choices made to buy a particular selection are influenced by the appraisal of what is on offer. “Postharvest” is now in its 5th edition and the authors Wills, McGlasson, & Graham and Joyce provide a book for growers on the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. It provides basic information on plant physiology, postharvest diseases and pests and appropriate handling of fresh produce, plus details covering organic grown produce.

Naomi Klein has written “This Changes Everything” which presents an interesting view of the agenda some have to limit the development of water harvesting projects. Governments can build desalination plants costing billions on the coast to provide fresh water to the metropolitan residents but cannot spend a cent on dams on rivers that flood coastal towns and then divert storage to the west. She says, “Forget everything you think you know about climate change. It is not about carbon – it’s about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better.” (And carbon monoxide emissions of the city’s’ vehicles proves that.) Country people know that the weather (or climate) changes all the time and has done so all our lives. But in history there have been some dramatic challenges. William Rosen is the author of “The Third Horseman” which is “the story of weather, war and the famine history for-

got”. Certainly today’s cropping situation here may not have direct comparison to Rosen’s text but disasters can occur. His study relates to a situation in May 1315, it started to rain. For the seven disastrous years that followed, Europe would experience a cycle of rain, cold, disease and warfare that created the worst famine in European history – years before the Black Death. All told, six million lives were lost, one eighth of Europe’s population. Recently, prominent science writer Julian Cribb was the speaker at an agricultural program in Narromine. He is the author of “The Coming Famine” which relates details of what he sees as the coming global food crisis and what we can do to avoid it. He discusses the elements which even now impact on production – water, land, energy, technology and knowledge – challenged by the increase in demand created by world population growth. With another author, Mark Smith, he wrote “Dry Times” in which they discuss the use of semi desert and the impact on outback people, animals and plants. The Murray Darling Basin, the food bowl of the nation, has again come into the news with the proposal that water costs have increased. Temporary water allocation costs nearly $300 per megalitre in the disastrous basin plan. Advice from a customer indicates that in California irrigators pay $20 per ML, even with the four-year drought that they have experienced. The costs which farmers here have to pay makes them uncompet-

O CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK Magnus Chase And The Sword Of Summer by Rick Riordan is published in hardback by Puffin. AFTER the success of his Percy Jackson/ Greek Gods series and the Egyptian Kane Chronicles, Rick Riordan is taking on Norse myths in his latest adventure. Magnus Chase has been living on the streets ever since his mum was killed in a fire. He is tracked down by an unknown uncle who tells him an unbelievable secret – Magnus is the son of a Norse god! When an attack by a fire giant threatens to kill innocent people, the youngster is forced to make a big decision. But in order to start a new life, sometimes you have to end an old one first... I am a big fan of Rick Riordan, so I couldn’t wait to read this book and it was as good as I hoped. It has brilliant characters and a great plot. Also Magnus has such a wicked sense of humour that it makes the story so much better. The gods have very different personalities from what I imagined them to have from other Norse stories. But the book flows really well and it has humour and good description dotted through it. 9/10 (Review by Noah Sanders, aged 10)

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From the bookshelves by Dave Pankhurst The Book Connection itive whether they are dairy farmers, fruit and vegetable producers, rice growers, grape growers, cotton or various grain growers. The billion dollar infrastructures in metropolitan areas totally overshadow the competence and investment in the Basin’s management. So many farmers rise to meet the challenges of today’s production. Harold Willis is the author of “Foundations of Natural Farming” in which he details the connections between soil chemistry, micro life, plants and livestock. He explains the biology and chemistry of eco-agriculture, soil testing, what fertilisers do in the soil, organic matter, tillage methods, pest and weed control, and restoring deficient soil. A book that calls into question the central arguments of industrial agriculture is “Healthy Crops: A New Agriculture Revolution” by Francis Chaboussou. He seeks a new agricultural revolution which aims to improve the health of the crops rather than using chemicals to eliminate pests and diseases. It also involves work on plant physiol-

ogy and its relationship to the resistance of the plant. Authors Botterill and Fisher discuss the people involved, policies and perspectives in “Beyond Drought”. They state the “the level of public debate in Australia during a drought event suggests that many people still view drought as an aberration rather than a normal part of the country’s climate patterns”. It is usual for the media to adopt disaster-related language, but the book cuts through the often emotional debate that occurs and encourages productive discussion about the best way for us to make the best of the resources, as well as the possible developments. An example of how some rain can make or break a situation was mentioned recently. Last week one property near Walgett received 6mm of rain – but 10km away there was crop which had been assessed as failed, but then 60mm of rain fell and totally improved the outlook. That’s part of the challenge of farming. Enjoy your browsing, Dave Pankhurst

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Duo Caliente entertains at the Con BY CHERYL HUSBAND FROM festivals to concert halls, Duo Caliente has delighted audiences across the nation with their appealing blend of music in the Latin and Spanish style. Duo Caliente is a vibrant flute and guitar duo featuring the talents of Rebecca Guy and Duncan Gardiner, both sophisticated performers and skilful composers. When Dubbo Weekender dropped by for these photos prior to the show, everyone was looking forward to hearing them play as their music has been featured in films and broadcast on ABC and Classic FM Radio. Lily and Raelene Burn

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Orana Law Society hosts annual dinner BY CHERYL HUSBAND Orana Law Society celebrated their annual dinner in a function room at the Quality Inn on Whylandra Street on Friday, October 16. Around 40 solicitors, judges, magistrates, and former judicial officers enjoyed a three-course dinner while catching up with friends. Special guest speaker was Legal Services Commissioner John McKenzie who travelled from Sydney while other guests travelled from Warren and Gilgandra. Life Certificates were presented to long serving solicitors.

Sir Robert Wood with Marie and Peter Duffy

Brogan Walsh, Andrew Butcherine and Jason Townsend

Annemieka Neville, Ray Nolan with Fitz McKay

Bob North with Dianne and Roger King

Jane North with Frere and Sue Green

Kath Clark with Anwen Gardner

Holly Smith, David Pheeney, John McKenzie (Legal Services Commissioner)

Andrew and Joanne Boog

Claire Booth, Sue Green, Jennifer Spear and Melissa Mastronardi

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Order of Australia Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual get-together BY HAYLEY FERRIS THE annual luncheon hosted by the Order of Australia Association was held on Saturday, October 17, at One 7 Eight Dining and Bar. The event brings together local recipients of the Australian Awards for Service which include the Order of Australia medal, Australian Police Medal, Australian Ambulance Medal, Australian Fire Service Medal. Emergency Services Medal and Public Service Medal. The recipients enjoyed lunch, as well as entertainment by students of the Macquarie Conservatorium. Guest speaker was Mark Mudford from Gilgandra who won a scholarship to the Endeavour sailing trip a few years ago through the NSW branch of the Order of Australia and spoke about his incredible experience.

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John Mackenzie, Julian Campbell, Reg Ferguson and Marion Mackenzie

Frances Duggan, Joan Slattery, back, Kath Readford

Richard Baxter, Judi Millgate, Graham Millgate and Les Clarke

Pauline Hertslet, Mitty Davies, Patrick Hertslet and Carmel Duggan

John Mackenzie, Julian Campbell, Reg Ferguson and Marion Mackenzie

Margaret Hughes, Ros Walters, Mary Semmler and Lorraine Scoble

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A vision for our region’s business future at Orana Outlook Dinner BY RUBY JANETZKI REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) Orana, partnering with Dubbo Weekender, Seed Business Solutions and Bob Berry Real Estate, hosted the 2015 Orana Outlook Dinner at Lazy River Estate on Thursday, October 22. The theme of “Think Global” provided attendees with the opportunity to hear the views of the keynote speakers on economic development and the place of the Orana region in the global economy. The event was also a great opportunity for guests to network with key decision-makers, innovators and influencers from across the region. The 2015 keynote speakers included Nicki Hutley who is Chief Economist, Director Economic Advisory, Urbis, as well as Dr Paul Collits who is Adjunct Professor, School of Business, University of the Sunshine Coast, who spoke on Re-Imagining the Region and what it means for regional business development. The dinner was emceed by Catherine Fox, one of Australia’s leading workplace and leadership commentators.

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Graeme Board, Fiona Gibbs and Bob Berry

Matt and Bridgett Fuller with Andrew McDonald

Nicki Hutley, Catherine Fox and Paul Collits

Felicity Taylor-Edwards with Peter and Virginia Debus

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hear ...your future EZIO and Michelle De Angelis are Australia’s number one husband and wife psychic medium team, and they’re back! Due to popular demand, they’re bringing their outstanding Psychic Medium Show back to Dubbo on Friday, November 13. As well as being among Australia’s most accurate mediums, they’re both also acclaimed authors and teachers. Ezio and Michelle have appeared on television, most notably in Channel Seven’s Sunrise

program and the smash hit series The One. Audiences across Australia have been astounded by their accuracy and detail in delivering messages from loved ones who have “crossed over” into in the spirit world. Visit www.dubborsl.com.au for more information.

...the pounding of hooves ...AND the clink of champagne glasses this weekend at one of the most anticipated events on

the region’s social calendar – Derby Day at City of Dubbo Turf Club. Dubbo’s “biggest party” gets underway when gates open at 10.30am this Saturday, October 31 – Halloween, by the way, for those who are into that sort of thing – and as usual, there will be plenty on offer in the way of food, drink and entertainment, even for those who aren’t interested in the gee-gees! But for those who are, there’s a great race program and TAB facilities – but bet responsibly, won’t you?

see ...the Race that Stops a Nation AND if the Derby Day festivities have only just whet your appetite, don’t worry – ‘tis the season... the Spring Racing Season! And of course, that means the Race that Stops a Nation isn’t far away. The first Tuesday in November – which is coming right up this coming week, folks, sees the running of the Melbourne Cup, and the City of Dubbo Turf Club is making sure punters who can’t make it trackside for the race won’t miss out. There’ll be a great program of racing and of course, the traditional Melbourne

Cup Luncheon – so visit the turf club’s website for details and for information on all the upcoming events – www.dubboturfclub.com.au. Speaking of “The Cup” and the traditional cup day festivities, get along to the Dubbo RSL on Tuesday to experience VIP Treatment in a great atmosphere with work colleagues or friends and get warmed up for 2015 Melbourne Cup Race day on November 2. Dubbo RSL is the venue for this year’s Melbourne Cup Calcutta hosted by Tim Moses and Guarantee of a Horse. Bookings with the Events Centre Visit the Dubbo RSL website for further information.

do ...raise vital funds GET involved in the Relay For Life, a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Dubbo community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors; patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to

raise money to help save more lives. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year in the fight against cancer: start or join a team in the Orana Dubbo 2015 Relay today!

...enjoy some fine wine ROSBY WINES is pleased to announce that its popular Vintage Launch Lunches

return this coming August with a number of dates scheduled for the release of their 2012 wines. This unique event housed in the Rosby Mud Brick Hut with spectacular views over the Mudgee landscape has become a great way for locals and visitors to sample the great food and hospitality the region has to offer. Guests enjoy a four-course lunch and matching Rosby wines from Mudgee’s

leading caterer as well as tasting notes and commentary from Rosby’s own wine connoisseur, The Oracle. Rosby Wines Vintage Launch is not only a great way to learn about Mudgee wines and hear from the vigneron himself, but also enjoy some beautiful local produce in a casual and relaxed atmosphere with friends. Held this coming Saturday, October 31, visit www.rosby. com.au for more information.

Calling all film buffs!

there – plot, character development, beautiful imagery and the dramatic climax. Sit back on the lawns of the WPCC and watch the latest batch of Dubbo’s short film makers strut their stuff. This event is free, food and refreshments will be available. For details visit the WPCC’s website.

etc. ...Throw a Frisbee WHAT the is the WOTDA Huck? (Say that very carefully, won’t you?) It’s is an annual mixed regional Ultimate Frisbee tournament that rotates amongst Clubs in inland NSW each year. 2015 will see the Dubbo Ultimate Fris-

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bee Federation (DUFF) host the event at Caltex Park, Dubbo over November 7 and 8. Well worth a look and it’s also great fun and awesome exercise for those interested in trying something different. For more information visit dubbo.ultimatecentral.com.

THE One Eye Film Festival is on again soon – on Friday 13th, which is appropriate because if you miss out this year, well that’ll be your bad luck! Most of today’s premiere film directors got their start in short films. All the basics are

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GOOD LUCK to the Men in Gold for the Rugby World Cup final GO, the Wallabies! To add your event to HSDE, email whatson@dubboweekender.com.au

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KƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ dƵĞƐĚĂǇ ƚŽ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ϳĂŵ͘ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ϴĂŵ͘ Open for dinner Monday to Saturday Under Quest Serviced Apartments ŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ DĞŶƵ 22 Bultje St, 6882 0926

CLUBS & PUBS KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϰĂŵ͕ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϵƉŵ͘ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ůƵŶĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŶĞƌ͘ Open Saturday and Sunday ĂůĐŽŶǇ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ͛Ɛ ĨƌŽŵ ϴĂŵ Ͳ ϭϭ͘ϯϬĂŵ ^ĞƌǀŝŶŐ ŝůů͛Ɛ ĞĂŶƐ Žī ĞĞ 110 Talbragar St, 6882 4219

DUBBO RSL CLUB RESORT

TED’S TAKEAWAY

Open Saturday 8am to 1am Sunday ϴĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϬƉŵ͘ YƵĂůŝƚǇ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ͕ ďůĂĐŬďŽĂƌĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŝƐƚƌŽ͘ Cnr Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets, 6882 4411

Open Saturday and Sunday ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϴƉŵ dŚĞ ďŝŐ ǀĂůƵĞ ŝŶ ƚĂŬĞĂǁĂǇ ĨŽŽĚ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ǁĞĞŬůǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ͘ 26 Victoria St, 6882 7899

CLUB DUBBO

VILLAGE BAKERY CAFE

Open Saturday and Sunday 6am to ϱ͘ϯϬƉŵ͘ Gourmet pies DŽƵƚŚͲǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ĐĂŬĞƐ ĞůŝĐŝŽƵƐ ƉĂƐƚƌŝĞƐ 'ŽƵƌŵĞƚ &ƌĞŶĐŚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƐĂůĂĚ ďĂŐƵĞƩ ĞƐ 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 tŽŽĚĮ ƌĞĚ WŝǌǌĂƐ͕ ŚŽŵĞŵĂĚĞ ƉĂƐƚĂƐ͕ ĐŽī ĞĞ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐƐĞƌƚƐ͘ 'ůƵƚĞŶ ĨƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƌŝĂŶ ŽƉƟ ŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ ʹůĂʹĐĂƌƚĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ 215A Macquarie St, 6885 4852

THE GRAPEVINE ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϰƉŵ 'ŽŽĚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ĐŽī ĞĞ 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 ĐŽī ĞĞ ďĞĂŶƐ ĨƌŽŵ EĞǁ 'ƵŝŶĞĂ ĂŶĚ ŽƐƚĂ ZŝĐĂ͘ 193 Macquarie Street, 6882 4477

THE ATHLETES FOOT KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵ Ɵ ů ϮƉŵ ǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ Į ƚ for your foot 176 Macquarie Street, 6881 8400

GROCERIES PASTORAL HOTEL

VELDT RESTAURANT

DUBBO GROVE PHARMACY

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵ Ɵ ů ϭϮ ŶŽŽŶ 'ŝŌ ǁĂƌĞ͕ :ĞǁĞůůĞƌǇ ,ŽŵĞǁĂƌĞƐ 59A Boundary Road, 6882 3723

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ϵĂŵ͘ ZŝǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ ŝƐƚƌŽ ϭϮƉŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ ĂŶĚ ϲƉŵ ƚŽ ϵƉŵ͘ ZĞůĂǆĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ͘ Whylandra St, 6884 3000

THE CASTLEREAGH HOTEL KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮĂŵ͕ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮĂŵ͘ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ůƵŶĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŶĞƌ ϳ ĚĂǇƐ Ă ǁĞĞŬ͘ Cnr Brisbane and Talbragar Streets, 68824877

SPORTIES KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ϵĂŵ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϭ͘ϰϱĂŵͲϮƉŵ ĂŶĚ ϱ͘ϰϱͲϵƉŵ͘ 101 - 103 Erskine Street, 6884 2044

GYMS RSL AQUATIC & HEALTH CLUB KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϳ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϱƉŵ KƉĞŶ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϯƉŵ 'Ǉŵ͕ /ŶĚŽŽƌ ƉŽŽů͕ ^ĂƵŶĂ͕ ^ƚĞĂŵ ƌŽŽŵ ^ƋƵĂƐŚ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ Cnr Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets, 6884 1777

SHOPPING THE BOOK CONNECTION KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϰƉŵ͘ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ͘ EĞǁ ĂŶĚ ƵƐĞĚ ďŽŽŬƐ KǀĞƌ ϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ ďŽŽŬƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ͘

178 Macquarie St, 6882 3311

DMC MEAT AND SEAFOOD

QUINN’S MYALL ST NEWSAGENCY

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϲĂŵ ƚŽ ϯƉŵ ,ƵŐĞ ǀĂƌŝĞƚǇ͕ ďƵůŬ ďƵǇƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĚ ŚŽƚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ǁĞĞŬůǇ͘ 55 Wheelers Lane, 6882 1504

^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ϱĂŵͲ ϭƉŵ͘ EĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌƐ͕ ŵĂŐĂǌŝŶĞƐ͕ ƐƚĂƟ ŽŶĞƌǇ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐ͘ 272 Myall St, 6882 0688

IGA WEST DUBBO

THE SWISH GALLERY KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ͘ ŝƐƟ ŶĐƟ ǀĞ ũĞǁĞůůĞƌǇ͕ ĐƌĞĂƟ ǀĞ ĐŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ ĚĞĐŽƌ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌ ŚŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƚǇůŝƐŚ ŐŝŌ Ɛ͘ 29 Talbragar St, 6882 9528

BRENNAN’S MITRE 10

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϳ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϲƉŵ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ǁĞĞŬůǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘ 38-40 Victoria Street, 6882 3466

THINGS TO DO WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE

&Žƌ Ăůů ǇŽƵƌ /z ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͕ ŚĂƌĚǁĂƌĞ͕ ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ^ĞĞ ƵƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ ĨŽƌ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϴĂŵͲϰƉŵ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϵĂŵͲϰƉŵ 64-70 Macquarie Street, 6882 6133

KŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĂƌŐĞƐƚ ŐĂůůĞƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŵƵƐĞƵŵƐ ŝŶ E^t Ŷ ĞǀĞƌͲĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ĂƌƌĂǇ ŽĨ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟ ŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŽƉ ŶĂƟ ŽŶĂů ĞǆŚŝďŝƟ ŽŶƐ͘ 76 Wingewarra Street, 6801 4444

ORANA MALL SHOPPING CENTRE

OLD DUBBO GAOL

ϱϮ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůƚǇ ^ƚŽƌĞƐ͕ ŝŐ t͕ tŽŽůǁŽƌƚŚƐ ĂŶĚ ĞƌŶĂƌĚŝ͛Ɛ ^hW /' ͘ ĂƐǇ WĂƌŬŝŶŐ͕ ŶŽǁ ĂůƐŽ ǁŝƚŚ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ ϭϲϬ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ͘ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵ͘ϬϬĂŵ ʹ ϱ͘ϬϬƉŵ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϬ͘ϬϬĂŵ ʹ ϰ͘ϬϬƉŵ ǁǁǁ͘ŽƌĂŶĂŵĂůů͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ Cnr Mitchell Highway & Wheelers Lane, 6882 7766

THE PARTY STOP KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϵĂŵͲϰƉŵ Party Costumes ĞĐŽƌĂƟ ŽŶƐ ĂůůŽŽŶƐ 'ŝŌ Ɛ ĨŽƌ ŵŝůĞƐƚŽŶĞ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ dŚĞŵĞĚ ƉĂƌƟ ĞƐ 142 Darling Street, 6885 6188

DUBBO ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ͕ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϯƉŵ ŶƟ ƋƵĞ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ͕ ĐŚŝŶĂ͕ ĐĂƐƚ ŝƌŽŶ͕ ŽůĚ ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽůůĞĐƚĂďůĞƐ͘ 4 Depot Road, 6885 4400

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϵͲϱƉŵ >ĂƌŐĞ ĚŝƐƉůĂǇ ŽĨ ĂŶŝŵĂƚƌŽŶŝĐƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽůŽŐƌĂƉŚƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ Ă ƌĞĂůŝƐƟ Đ ŝŶƐŝŐŚƚ ŝŶƚŽ Ă ďǇŐŽŶĞ ĞƌĂ ŽĨ ƉƌŝƐŽŶ ůŝĨĞ͘ 90 Macquarie Street, near the old clock tower, 6801 4460

TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϵͲϰƉŵ͘ dŚĞ ǌŽŽ͛Ɛ ĞŶĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽǁƐ Žī Ğƌ ǀŝƐŝƚŽƌƐ ƚƌƵůǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨĂǀŽƵƌŝƚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ͘ Obley Road, off the Newell Hwy, 6881 1400

TRIKE ADVENTURES ŽŽŬ Ă ƌŝĚĞ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ Žƌ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŽǁŶ ƚŽƵƌƐ͕ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ŽĐĐĂƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ ŽƵƚďĂĐŬ ƉƵď ůƵŶĐŚĞƐ Žƌ ũƵƐƚ ďůĂƐƟ ŶŐ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǁŝŶĚ ŝŶ your face 1300 TRIKES (1300 87 45 37)

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3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Friday, October 30 The Classic Car Show

MOVIE: Casino Royale

SBS, 7.35pm

WIN, 8.30pm, M (2006)

For the past 10 weeks, revheads have been racing home on Friday nights to watch this celebration of classic cars featured in Bond movies, hosted by dapper motoring journalist Quentin Willson and tall, blonde supermodel Jodie Kidd. It’s not all polished gloss and glamour, though, as everyday classics also feature heavily. So sit back, belt up and be ready for a rollicking good ride. Tonight, Alex Riley finds a Triumph Stag on a budget, Bruno Senna drives a raceprepped 1951 Aston Martin DB3, and Jodie proves there is more to the Lotus Esprit than its on-screen underwater antics.

Blond Bond Daniel Craig quickly establishes himself here as a superb 007, globetrotting from Madagascar to the Bahamas to Montenegro, on the trail of Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), the banker for a terror network. Le Chiffre has lost money entrusted to him, and to replace it he organises a high-stakes poker game. Bond is tasked by M (Judi Dench) to enter the tournament, as he is the best poker player in the service. Holding the purse strings is Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), a government accountant with her own secrets. Kiwi director Martin Campbell (GoldenEye) helms a sophisticated thrill ride that will leave you both shaken and stirred.

ABC

PRIME7

Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime ABC, 8.30pm There’s nothing like a good whodunit crime o if you are having a mystery to get your teeth into d who better to cosy night on the couch. And entertain than the queen of crime stories vid herself, Agatha Christie. David Walliams (right, Little Britain) and fee) Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife ing star as Christie’s crime-fighting duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, who are busy solving mysteries and searching for enemy spies in 1950s Britain. Tonight, the British Secret Service enlists Tommy and Tuppence’s help again to find a Soviet agent and a kidnapped scientist.

WIN

TEN

SBS

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 10.00 One Plus One. (CC) 10.30 Do Or Die. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Whatever Happened To The Freemasons? (R, CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 2.00 Call The Midwife. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) (Final) A detective investigates murders. 4.30 Eggheads. (R, CC) Quiz show. 5.00 News: Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 The Drum. (CC)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story. (M, R, CC) (2000) A case of forbidden love develops between a 13-year-old student and his 34-yearold teacher. Penelope Ann Miller, Mercedes Ruehl. 2.00 The Daily Edition. (CC) The hottest issues from the day’s news. 3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 News. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Mornings. (PG, CC) Topical issues and celebrity interviews. 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (R, 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. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Ben’s Menu. (R, CC) 7.00 Neighbours. (R, CC) 7.30 Bold. (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. (M, R, CC) 1.00 The Talk. (PG, CC) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, CC) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Ben’s Menu. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 France 24 English News. 6.30 Deutsche Welle English 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) 2.00 John Lennon: Sweet Toronto. (PG) 3.00 NITV News Week In Review. 3.30 Salvage Hunters. (R, CC) 4.30 Secrets Of The Irish Landscape. (R, CC) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R, CC)

6.00 Restoration Home. (PG, R, CC) Presented by Caroline Quentin. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) Current affairs program. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. (CC) Fiona Bruce and the team continue their visit to Hillsborough Castle, in Northern Ireland. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. (M, CC) MI5 enlists Tommy’s help to find a missing scientist who was working on a top-secret project. 9.30 Miniseries: The Town. (M, R, CC) Part 1 of 3. Following the murder of his parents, a man returns home to the town where he grew up. 10.20 Lateline. (R, CC) News analysis program. 10.50 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. 11.05 Tattoo Tales. (M, R, CC) Some loud and proud AFL football fans choose a very visible way to display their loyalties. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+) Continuous music programming.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 News. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (CC) Joh and Pete visit a cottage that has been transformed into a slice of New York. Karen and Fast Ed go on a whirlwind cooking adventure in northwest WA. Dr Harry deals with a kooky kookaburra. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (M, R, CC) (2012) After a top-secret government project involving the creation of super soldiers is threatened with exposure, they decide to dispose of the evidence by killing off their own agents. One of the operatives escapes their clutches, and sets out to find what he needs to survive. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton. 11.15 To Be Advised.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 WIN News. (CC) 7.30 Ready For Takeoff. (PG, CC) (New Series) A behind-the-scenes look at Qantas and the staff and crew whose job it is to ensure the 160,000 passengers a day who pass through their hands have a smooth trip. 8.00 Customs. (PG, R, CC) A young man returning from Ibiza tests positive for drugs. He claims he is an epileptic and needs his medication but on closer examination, authorities learn he is in possession of someone else’s credit card. 8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (M, R, CC) (2006) Having been promoted to 00 status, British secret agent James Bond is assigned to stop an evil banker from winning a high-stakes casino tournament and using the prize money to fund terrorist activities. Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench. 11.30 Extra. (R, CC) Entertainment news program from The Grove in Los Angeles. Hosted by Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos.

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) In celebration of Halloween, host Amanda Keller chats with “scream queen” Tara Reid. Chef Miguel Maestre makes some fairytale food for kids. The fangs are out as Dr Chris Brown tackles two dangerous snakes. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, CC) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with English actors Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris. 9.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M, R, CC) Guests include Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang, Amanda Keller, Marty Sheargold and Neroli Meadows. 10.30 MOVIE: Step Brothers. (MA15+, CC) (2008) Two middle-aged men, who are still living at home, are forced to become roommates when their parents get married. Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen.

6.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. (R, CC) Rick ends his culinary tour in Bangladesh, sampling biryani in Dhaka and joining a local family for lunch. 6.30 World News. (CC) 7.30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Bitesize. Awardwinning Australian chef and author Shane Delia takes a culinary pilgrimage into Middle Eastern cuisine. 7.35 The Classic Car Show. (PG, CC) Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd take a look at some of the classic cars featured in Bond movies. 8.30 MOVIE: Carlito’s Way. (MA15+, R, CC) (1993) After being freed from prison on a technicality, a former gangster decides to go straight. He finds himself dragged back into a life of crime, courtesy of his cousin. Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller. 11.05 World News. (CC) 11.30 MOVIE: The Sinful Nuns Of Saint Valentine. (MA15+, R) (1974) A woman is locked up in a convent run by a demented mother superior and her sex-crazed sisters. Jenny Tamburi, Paolo Malco.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 MOVIE: Money Talks. (AV15+, R, CC) (1997) Chris Tucker. 3.20 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. (M) 4.20 WIN Presents. (PG, CC) 4.30 Good Morning America. (CC)

12.30 The Doctors. (PG, CC) Doctors with different specialities provide advice on health issues and medical breakthroughs. 1.30 Infomercials. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

1.10 MOVIE: Love Is All. (M) (2007) Wendy Van Dijk. 3.15 MOVIE: Blind Alley. (AV15+, R) (2011) Ana De Armas. 4.45 Thin Air. (PG, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (CC) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English 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. 3010

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Friday, October 30 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

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DOCUMENTARY

SPORT

8.30pm It Follows (2014) Horror. Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist. (MA15+) Premiere

7.30pm The Vampire Diaries. (MA15+) FOX8

7.30pm The Island With Bear Grylls. A group of men tries to survive on a desert island. (M) Discovery

11.15am Gridiron. NFL. Week 8. Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots. ESPN

8.30pm Torque (2004) Action. Martin Henderson, Ice Cube. A member of a motorcycle gang tries to clear his name and avert a gang war after he is framed for murder. (M) Action 8.30pm Practical Magic (1998) Fantasy. Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman. Two sisters try to use magic to ﬁnd love. (M) Romance

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.30 Olivia. (R, CC) 2.45 Bing. (R, CC) 2.55 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 3.00 Bookaboo. (R, CC) 3.15 dirtgirlworld. (R, CC) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Bubble Bath Bay. (R, CC) 4.25 Mister Maker. (R, CC) 4.45 Grandpa In My Pocket. (R) 5.00 Curious George. (R, CC) 5.25 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.30 Octonauts. (R, CC) 5.45 Humpty’s Big Adventure. (R, CC) 5.50 Puffin Rock. (R, CC) 6.00 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.10 Peter Rabbit. (CC) 6.25 Dinosaur Train. (R) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Total Wipeout. (R, CC) 8.20 The Checkout. (R, CC) 8.30 Age Gap Love. (PG, CC) 9.15 Ladyboys: The Band. (PG, CC) 10.00 Second Chance. (PG, CC) 10.10 Jimmy Fallon. (PG, CC) 10.50 Celebrity Rehab With Dr Drew. (M, R, CC) 11.30 Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R, CC) 12.15 Breaking Bad. (MA15+, R, CC) 1.00 Breaking Bad. (M, R, CC) 2.35 News Update. (R) 2.40 Close. 5.00 Penelope. (R, CC) 5.05 Wild Animal Baby Explorers. (R, CC) 5.20 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.40 64 Zoo Lane. (CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 10.25 What I Wrote. (R, CC) 10.30 The Story Of Bran Nue Dae. (R, CC) 10.55 Making Media. (R, CC) 11.25 Ace Day Jobs. (R, CC) 11.30 BTN. (R, CC) 11.55 Handball Heroes. (R, CC) 12.00 Wolfblood. (R, CC) 12.25 The Sleepover Club. (R, CC) 12.50 Great Big Adv. (R, CC) 1.10 WAC. (R, CC) 1.35 Steam Punks! (R, CC) 2.00 Arthur. (R, CC) 2.25 Hairy Legs. (CC) 2.35 Masha And The Bear. (R, CC) 2.45 Canimals. (R) 2.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 3.00 Jamie’s Got Tentacles. (R, CC) 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher. (R, CC) 3.50 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 4.10 Totally Rubbish. 4.40 News On 3. (CC) 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 5.00 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 5.10 Doodles. 5.15 Roy. (CC) 5.50 World’s End. (R, CC) 6.20 The Next Step. (R, CC) 6.50 News On 3. (CC) 7.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 7.30 Bushwhacked! (R, CC) 7.55 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 8.20 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 8.30 Ready For This. (PG, R, CC) 8.55 Kobushi. (R, CC) 9.00 K-On! (CC) 9.25 Kamisama Kiss. (PG, CC) 9.50 Puella Magi Madoka Magica. (PG, R, CC) 10.10 Close.

9.30pm One Night Stand: Flight Of The Conchords. Join Bret and Jemaine for a night you will never forget. (M) Comedy Channel 9.40pm The Enfield Haunting. Maurice and Guy step up their efforts to free Janet from the poltergeist. BBC First

8.30pm Al Capone: Icon. Takes a look at the notorious gangster. (M) History 8.30pm Solitary Nation. (M) Crime & Investigation

7.00pm Surfing. World League. Day 11. Fox Sports 3 8.00pm Soccer. A-League. Round 4. Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets. Fox Sports 4

Timothy Spall stars in The Enﬁeld Haunting

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 It’s Academic. (C, CC) 7.30 History Hunters. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Toybox. (P, R, CC) 8.30 Harry’s Practice. (R, CC) 9.00 Home And Away. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 NBC Today. (R, CC) 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG, CC) 1.00 Storage Hoarders. (R) 2.00 Homes Under The Hammer. (R) 3.00 Animal Squad. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. (R) 4.00 Bewitched. (R) 4.30 60 Minute Makeover. (R) 5.30 Homes Under The Hammer. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 How Britain Worked: Mills. (PG) Presented by Guy Martin. 8.30 Escape To The Country. Presented by Alistair Appleton. 10.30 To Build Or Not To Build. (PG) 11.00 Best Houses Australia. (R) Presented by Gary Takle. 11.30 Hotel Secrets: Scandal. (M, R, CC) Hosted by Richard E. Grant. 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 Homes Under The Hammer. (R) 2.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 4.30 Storage Hoarders. (R) 5.30 Home Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (R) 7.30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates. (R, CC) 8.00 Doc McStuffins. (R) 8.30 Sofia The First. (R, CC) 9.00 Pair Of Kings. (R, CC) 9.30 Phineas And Ferb. (CC) 10.00 The Amazing Race: All-Stars. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Starsky & Hutch. (PG, R) 12.00 T.J. Hooker. (M, R) 1.00 Cellblock: Female Lockup. (M) 2.00 Married With Children. (PG, R) 3.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Wipeout USA. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Tricked. (M, R, CC) 5.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (PG, R) (1991) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Sheldon is set up on a date. 9.30 MOVIE: Kick-Ass. (AV15+, R, CC) (2010) A teenager decides to become a vigilante. Aaron Johnson. 11.55 MOVIE: Insidious. (MA15+, R) (2010) Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. 2.05 Jail. (M, R) 2.50 NFL. NFL. Week 7. New England Patriots v New York Jets. Replay. From Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

GO! 6.00 Robocar Poli. (R) 6.30 Little Charmers. 7.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 7.30 Move It. (C, CC) 8.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C, R, CC) 8.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 9.00 Imagination Train. (P, CC) 9.30 Little Charmers. (R) 10.00 SpongeBob. (R) 11.00 Tom And Jerry. (R) 11.30 Yu-GiOh! Classic. (PG, R) 12.00 The Batman. (R) 12.30 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 1.00 Young Justice. (PG, R) 1.30 Looney Tunes. (R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 2.30 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 3.00 SpongeBob. (R) 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: Omniverse. (PG) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 6.00 MOVIE: Open Season. (R, CC) (2006) Ashton Kutcher. 7.45 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (PG, R, CC) (2005) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. 10.45 MOVIE: The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones. (M, CC) (2013) Lily Collins. 1.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 2.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 2.30 Supernatural: The Animated Series. (AV15+, R) 3.00 MAD. (M, R) 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R)

GEM 6.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Skippy. (R) 7.00 Countryfile. (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, CC) 1.00 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (R, CC) (1964) 2.50 Poirot. (PG, R) 4.00 Alive And Cooking. (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) The team head to St Andrews, Scotland. 8.30 MOVIE: The Great Gatsby. (M, R, CC) (2013) A writer is drawn into the world of a millionaire. Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan. 11.15 MOVIE: Final Analysis. (M, R, CC) (1992) Richard Gere. 1.40 MOVIE: The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business. (M, R, CC) (1973) Reg Varney, Diana Coupland. 3.30 MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (PG, R, CC) (1963) Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure. 5.30 Adventures In Rainbow Country. (R)

ONE 6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Fishing Edge. (R, CC) 8.30 Adv Angler. (R) 9.00 Netball. International Test Series. Game 3. Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns. Replay. 11.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 12.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Mr & Mrs Murder. (M, R, CC) 2.00 Megastructures. (PG, R) 3.00 iFish. (R) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Moments Of Impact. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M, R) Follows police officers on patrol. 9.30 Netball. International Test Series. Game 4. Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns. From Perth Arena. 11.30 Bellator MMA. (M) 2.00 Car Torque. (R, CC) 2.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 16. United States Grand Prix. Highlights. From Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas. 3.30 Adventure Angler. (R) 4.00 Attenborough’s Life In The Undergrowth. (R, CC) 5.00 World Sport. (R) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Vic The Viking. (C, R, CC) 8.30 Toasted TV. 9.30 Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) 10.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG, R) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG, R) 12.00 Medium. (M, R, CC) 1.00 JAG. (PG, R) 2.00 Judging Amy. (PG, R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 5.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 5.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.25 Neighbours. (CC) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Futurama. (R, CC) Leela encounters Captain Zapp Brannigan. 8.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo. (M, R) Mike brings in a new apprentice. 9.30 Dating Naked. (M) Stephanie and Andrea vie for Chris’ affections. 10.30 Gogglebox. (M, R, CC) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 James Corden. (PG) 1.30 American Horror Story. (AV15+, R) 2.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 3.00 Medium. (M, R, CC) 4.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG, R) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

SBS 2 6.00 Indonesian News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese News. 7.00 Russian News. 7.30 Polish News. 8.00 Bosnian News. 8.30 Macedonian News. 9.05 Croatian News. 9.40 Serbian News. 10.20 Portuguese News. 11.00 Japanese News. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Urdu News. 1.30 Tamil News. 2.00 Thai News. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News. 3.30 Armenian News. 4.00 The Feed. (R) 4.30 Monster Moves. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Do Or Die. (PG) 6.00 Brain Games. 6.30 MythBusters: TorpedoTastic. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 4. Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.00 MOVIE: 14 Blades. (M, R) (2010) A secret agent battles his former comrades. Donnie Yen. 12.00 Watch With Mother. (MA15+) 12.30 Space Dandy. (PG) 1.00 Assassination Classroom. (PG) 1.30 PopAsia. (PG) 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

NITV 6.00 Welcome To Wapos Bay. 6.30 Bizou. 7.00 Move It Mob Style. 7.30 Waabiny Time. 8.00 Mugu Kids. 8.30 Bushwhacked! 9.00 Tipi Tales. 9.30 Tales Of Tatonka. 10.00 Guardians: Evolution. (PG) 10.30 Around The Campfire. 11.00 Best Of NITV Rugby League. 12.30 Kings Seal. 1.30 Survive Aotearoa. (PG, CC) 2.30 Mugu Kids. 3.00 Tales Of Tatonka. 3.30 Move It Mob Style. 4.00 Waabiny Time. 4.30 Bushwhacked! 5.00 Go Lingo. 5.30 NITV News Week In Review. 6.00 Guardians: Evolution. (PG) 6.30 Backyard Shorts. (PG) 7.00 NITV News Week In Review. 7.30 Around The 44. A look at surfing competitors. 8.30 Aunty Moves In. 9.00 Catfight. (M) A look at a long-standing taboo, why and how women sabotage one another. 10.00 Jazz. (PG) 11.00 NITV News Week In Review. 11.30 Backyard Shorts. (PG) 12.00 Volumz. (PG)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 1.00 Capital Hill. (CC) 2.00 News. (CC) 4.00 News With The Business. 5.00 News With Grandstand. 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 7.00 News With Grandstand. (CC) 8.00 News With The Business. (CC) 9.00 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 BBC Impact. 1.30 Lateline. (R, CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 7.30. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 BBC Focus On Africa. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

ABC NEWS

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Saturday, October 31 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II

The Rocky Horror Show Live

WIN, 7pm, PG (1988)

SBS, 8.30pm

Australia’s favourite larrIkin adventurer returns for more escapades, this time involving a gang of New York City drug dealers and thugs. Taking the sequel gamble, Paul Hogan’s follow-up inverts the original’s premise, with the croc wrestler now based in the US. But he returns Down Under to protect his wife Sue (Linda Kozlowski) who is being hunted down by gangsters. While it remains watchable, its lack of freshness is unappealing and Hogan brings absolutely nothing new to his character.

Fancy a cheap night in? Get your friends round, the bubbly in the fridge, push the couches back against the wall and have your stilettos at the ready, so you can dance along to one of the world’s favourite rock’n’roll musicals, which is live for one night only, thanks to SBS. Join the show’s writer/ performer Richard O’Brien and special guests Stephen Fry, Spice Girl Emma Bunton and The Great British Bake-Off’s Mel Giedroyc as they sing their hearts out. The cross-dressing musical’s songs include sing-along classics such as The Timewarp, Sweet Transvestite and Dammit, Janet! It’s Saturday night entertainment at its best.

ABC

PRIME7

New Tricks ABC, 7.30pm cedural revolves This riveting British crime procedural around a police unit made up of long-in-theeir longtooth, retired detectives and their o use their suffering boss, who are hired to years of wisdom and expertise to crack ny unsolved crimes. Tonight, Danny e (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Steve (Denis Lawson) welcome new boss e Ted Case (Larry Lamb) into the n UCOS office in Sasha’s (Tamzin Outhwaite) absence, but for alll his wealth of experience and a killer instinct for detecting liars, they aren’t quite as sold on his superstitious quirks. It’s certainly entertaining enough to tune into on a Saturday night spent on the couch.

WIN

TEN

SBS

6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 11.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Restoration Home. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) 1.30 How We Got To Now: Clean. (R, CC) 2.30 On A Wing And A Prayer. (R, CC) A look at Carnaby’s black cockatoo. 3.30 The Years That Made Us: Survival. (R, CC) Part 2 of 3. 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) Presented by Pip Courtney. 5.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) Barnaby investigates a woman’s demise.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 11.00 Horse Racing. (CC) Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. Featuring four Group 1 races, including the $1.5 million Victoria Derby (2500m), $1 million Mackinnon Stakes (2000m), $500,000 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) and the $500,000 Myer Classic (1600m). From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, 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 Hot In Cleveland. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 The Middle. (PG, R, CC) Brick invites a girl over to the house. 1.00 MOVIE: Angels In The Outfield. (R, CC) (1994) Angels come to the aid of a boy. Danny Glover. 3.10 Celebrity Apprentice. (PG, R, CC) A group of challengers battle it out. 4.30 Getaway. (PG, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Fishing Australia. (CC)

6.00 RPM. (R, CC) 6.30 iFish. (R, CC) 7.00 ET’s Fishing Classics. (R, CC) 7.30 The Home Team. (R, CC) 8.00 Family Feud. (R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10: Saturday. (CC) 10.00 Studio 10: Saturday Extra. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 The Doctors. (PG, CC) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 2.30 Movie Juice. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 iFish. (CC) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. (CC) 4.30 Storm Season. (PG, CC) (New Series) 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 France 24 English News. 6.30 Deutsche Welle English 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) 2.00 Tales From The Bush Larder. (R, CC) 2.30 Italy Unpacked. (PG, R, CC) 3.35 Monster Moves. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Alexander’s Lost World. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Rory Bremner. (R, CC)

6.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Costa revisits the Gordon family. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, CC) In Sasha’s absence, Danny and Steve welcome new boss Ted Case into the UCOS office. 8.30 The Beautiful Lie. (M, R, CC) Anna can’t get Skeet off her mind. Kitty is sent away while Dolly takes pleasure in punishing Kingsley. 9.30 Miniseries: Cilla. (M, R, CC) Part 3 of 3. Cilla finds professional success but her happiness is threatened by personal troubles. 10.15 Miniseries: Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond. (M, R, CC) Part 3 of 4. Charts the life of author Ian Fleming, whose adventures served as the inspiration for James Bond. 11.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. (PG, R, CC) Hosted by Craig Reucassel. 11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (PG, R, CC) Duncan Bannatyne joins Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker for an off-beat look at events of the week.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. (PG, R, CC) (1980) After the Empire launches an attack on the Rebel Alliance’s hidden base on Hoth, Han Solo and Princess Leia are forced to flee to Cloud City. At the same time, Luke Skywalker travels to the planet of Dagobah where the wise Jedi master Yoda is to teach him the ways of the Force. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. 9.45 MOVIE: xXx. (M, R, CC) (2002) An extreme sports athlete is recruited by the government for a dangerous covert mission. Dispatched to Prague, he finds himself matching wits with a gang of thugs calling themselves Anarchy 99 and headed by a ruthless former Russian Army commander. Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson, Asia Argento.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (PG, R, CC) (1988) Having settled down to life in New York with his girlfriend, Outback tour guide Mick Dundee finds himself matching wits with drug dealers who are seeking the return of some incriminating photographs. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon. 9.15 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only. (M, R, CC) (1981) James Bond is sent to investigate the loss of a hi-tech encryption device, and must prevent it from falling into enemy hands. He is aided in the quest by the daughter of a marine archaeologist. Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Julian Glover. 11.50 MOVIE: The Big Bounce. (M, R, CC) (2004) Despite being warned not to become involved with her, a small-time con artist teams up with the enterprising young mistress of a corrupt Hawaiian property developer so they can rob her married beau. Owen Wilson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Sinise.

6.00 Modern Family. (R, CC) Claire tries to organise a group portrait. 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, CC) Dr Lisa Chimes helps a sick schnauzer that has been bitten by a deadly brown snake. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Madagascar: Lost Worlds. (R, CC) Part 2 of 3. Sir David Attenborough explores the rainforests cloaking Madagascar’s eastern mountains. 8.30 MOVIE: X2: X-Men United. (M, R, CC) (2003) A group of mutants sets out to catch one of their own after he tries to kill the president, but instead uncover a conspiracy involving a government operative who is determined to wipe them out of existence. Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen. 11.10 MOVIE: Stoker. (AV15+, R, CC) (2013) After her father dies, a girl’s uncle comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode.

6.30 World News. (CC) 7.30 Wild Germany: Mountains. (PG, CC) Part 2 of 4. Germany’s picturesque landscapes and wildlife are captured with time lapse photography, focusing on the mountains. Includes a look at Saxon Switzerland and the national park Palatinate Forest. 8.30 The Rocky Horror Show Live. (CC) Amnesty International’s gala performance of the classic rock’n’roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, about an engaged couple who end up in the home of a mad scientist. 10.25 MOVIE: Death At A Funeral. (M, R, CC) (2007) Family and friends are forced to contend with unexpected developments and revelations at a man’s funeral. The situation is made all the more chaotic after one of the guests is given a dose of a hallucinogenic drug, rather than the Valium he needed to settle his nerves. Matthew Macfadyen, Rupert Graves, Alan Tudyk.

12.05 Rage. (MA15+) Music videos guest programmed by Australian band, 5 Seconds Of Summer. 5.00 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

12.10 Home Shopping.

1.30 Anger Management. (M, R, CC) Canvas passes away at a house party. 2.00 WIN Presents. (CC) 2.15 Rugby Union. (CC) World Cup. Final. New Zealand v Australia. 5.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 5.30 Fishing Australia. (R, CC)

1.10 48 Hours: Death At The Parsonage. (M, R) A pastor’s secrets are exposed. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Healthy Homes TV. (R, CC) Home, garden and lifestyle ideas. 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

12.05 Borgen. (M, R, CC) Birgitte is under pressure from her peers. 4.30 Feral. (R, CC) Animated short film. 4.45 Long Distance Information. (M, R) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Dubbo Weekender | Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015

Saturday, October 31 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

GENERAL

DOCUMENTARY

SPORT

7.30pm Sophia Grace & Rosie’s Royal Adventure (2014) Family. Sophia Grace Brownlee, Rosie McClelland. (G) Family

8.30pm Home Fires. Frances and Sarah plan the next campaign for the WI. BBC First

8.30pm Tiny Haunted Houses. LifeStyle Home

8.30am Rugby Union. World Cup. Third-place playoff. Fox Sports 2

8.30pm Kill The Messenger (2014) Drama. Jeremy Renner, Robert Patrick. A reporter becomes the target of a smear campaign. (M) Premiere 8.30pm Rush Hour 3 (2007) Action. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Lee has a connection with the underworld. (M) Action

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.45 Bing. (R) 2.55 Joe & Jack. (R, CC) 3.00 Bookaboo. (CC) 3.15 dirtgirlworld. (R, CC) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Bubble Bath Bay. (R, CC) 4.25 Mister Maker. (R, CC) 4.45 Grandpa In My Pocket. (R) 5.00 Room On The Broom. (R, CC) 5.25 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.35 Octonauts. (R, CC) 5.50 The Hive. (R, CC) 6.00 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.10 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.25 Dinosaur Train. (R) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R, CC) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, CC) 8.10 Would I Lie To You? Shortcuts. (R, CC) 8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M, R, CC) 9.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R, CC) 10.00 The IT Crowd. (M, R, CC) 10.25 Inside Amy Schumer. (M, R, CC) 10.50 Red Dwarf. (PG, R, CC) 11.15 Red Dwarf. (R, CC) 11.45 Red Dwarf. (PG, R, CC) 12.15 Red Dwarf. (R, CC) 12.45 Red Dwarf. (PG, R, CC) 1.40 News Update. (R) 1.45 Close. 5.00 Penelope. (R, CC) 5.05 Wild Animal Baby Explorers. (R, CC) 5.20 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.40 64 Zoo Lane. (CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 The Little Prince. (R, CC) 6.30 Casper. (R, CC) 6.45 Mighty Mighty Monsters. (R, CC) 7.35 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (CC) 8.20 Nerds And Monsters. (R, CC) 8.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (R, CC) 9.00 Good Game: SP. (CC) 9.25 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 9.55 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 10.20 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 11.05 Life With Boys. (R, CC) 11.30 So Awkward. (R) 12.00 Dani’s House. (R, CC) 12.30 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 2.15 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head. (R, CC) 2.45 SheZow. (R, CC) 3.00 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 3.25 WAC. (R, CC) (Final) 3.55 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 4.50 Slugterra. (R, CC) 5.10 SW: Clone Wars. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 The Dukes Of Broxstonia. (R, CC) 5.40 Operation Ouch! (R) 6.10 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 6.30 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 7.00 Nowhere Boys. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 The Haunting Hour. (PG, R, CC) 8.15 The Aquabats Super Show! (PG, R, CC) 8.35 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 9.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R, CC) 10.25 Close.

9.20pm On The Set. An inside look at who Eugene Sledge is and the role he played in bringing the Paciﬁc War into the small screen. (M) Showcase 9.30pm The Simpsons. (M) FOX8

8.30pm Hitler’s Last Year. Explores the 11 months that preceded Hitler’s defeat. (M) National Geographic 7.30pm My Crazy Ex. A seemingly harmless onenight stand has dangerous consequences. (M) Crime & Investigation

10.00am Basketball. NBA. Miami Heat v Cleveland Ca. Fox Sports 1 5.00pm Soccer. A-League. Round 4. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. Fox Sports 4 Samantha Bond stars in Home Fires

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Saturday Disney. (CC) 9.00 Jessie. (R, CC) 9.30 Shake It Up. (R, CC) 10.00 Shopping. (R) 11.00 The Long Weekender. (R, CC) 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 Melbourne Weekender. (CC) 2.30 Intolerant Cooks. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Restaurant Australia. (R) 4.30 Mr Selfridge. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. Featuring four Group 1 races, including the $1.5 million Victoria Derby (2500m), $1 million Mackinnon Stakes (2000m), $500,000 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) and the $500,000 Myer Classic (1600m). 6.00 Animal Squad. (CC) 6.30 Animal Squad. (PG, CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Failure To Launch. (PG, R, CC) (2006) 9.00 MOVIE: 28 Days. (M, R, CC) (2000) 11.30 Animal Squad. (R, CC) 12.00 Animal Squad. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 Dr Oz. (M, CC) 2.30 Animal Squad. (R, CC) 3.00 MOVIE: Bombardier. (PG, R) (1943) 5.00 Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. (PG, R) 7.00 A Football Life. (PG) 8.00 Shopping. (R) 9.00 Meguiar’s MotorEx. (PG, R) 10.00 Zoom TV. (PG) 10.30 Fifth Gear. (PG, R) 11.30 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG, R) 12.30 Dust Up. (PG, R) 1.00 Ultimate Factories. (R) 2.00 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (PG) 3.15 Turtleman. (PG) 3.45 Tricked. (PG, R, CC) 4.45 MOVIE: The Next Karate Kid. (PG, R, CC) (1994) Hilary Swank. 7.00 MOVIE: Real Steel. (PG, R, CC) (2011) A former boxer trains a robot fighter. Hugh Jackman. 9.40 MOVIE: Old School. (MA15+, R, CC) (2003) Three friends start their own fraternity. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell. 11.40 Locked Up Abroad: Delhi. (M, R) 12.50 Ultimate Factories: Bentley. (R) 2.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG, R) 3.00 Fifth Gear. (PG, R) 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 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 8.30 ScoobyDoo! (PG, R) 9.00 Tom And Jerry. (R) 9.30 Adv Time. (PG, R) 10.00 The Batman. (R) 10.30 Ben 10. (PG, R) 11.00 Buzz Bumble. (C, R, 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 Fishing Australia. 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. (PG) 3.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG, R) 4.00 MOVIE: The Little Vampire. (PG, R, CC) (2000) 6.00 MOVIE: Corpse Bride. (PG, R) (2005) 7.35 MOVIE: Addams Family Values. (PG, R) (1993) Anjelica Huston. 9.35 MOVIE: Beetlejuice. (M, R, CC) (1988) Michael Keaton. 11.30 MOVIE: Halloween III: Season Of The Witch. (M, R, CC) (1982) 1.30 Supernatural: The Animated Series. (M, R) 2.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, R) 3.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R)

GEM 6.00 River Cottage Bites. (R) 6.15 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 6.45 Rugby Union. World Cup. Bronze final. South Africa v Argentina. 9.00 Avengers. (PG, R) 10.00 River Cottage Bites. (R) 10.20 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (PG, R, CC) (1972) 12.30 Postcards. (CC) 1.00 MOVIE: Parrish. (PG, R) (1961) 3.45 MOVIE: The Secret Of Santa Vittoria. (PG, R) (1969) Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani. 6.30 MOVIE: Must Love Dogs. (M, R, CC) (2005) Diane Lane. 8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (M, R, CC) (2009) A girl sues her parents for medical emancipation. Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin. 10.45 MOVIE: Rachel Getting Married. (M, R, CC) (2008) 1.00 Days That Shook The World: Rule Of The Gun. (M, R) 2.00 River Cottage Bites. (R) 2.15 Rugby Union. (CC) World Cup. Final. New Zealand v Australia. From Twickenham Stadium, London, England. 5.00 Adventures In Rainbow Country. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (R, CC)

ONE 6.00 Shopping. 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 9.00 Netball. International Test Series. Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns. Replay. 11.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 12.00 Monster Jam. (R) 1.00 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 RPM. (R, CC) 2.00 Motor Racing. Porsche Carrera Cup. Round 8. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. Round 7. 4.00 Megastructures. (PG, R) 5.00 Into Water And Beyond. (PG) (Final) 5.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG, R) 6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Scorpion. (PG, R, CC) The team facilitates secret peace talks. 8.30 CSI: Cyber. (M, R, CC) A man dies after buying medicine online. 9.30 Limitless. (M, R, CC) A retired FBI agent is murdered. 10.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M, R, CC) 11.30 Movie Juice. (R, CC) 12.00 Graceland. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Ripper Street. (M, R, CC) 2.00 Bellator MMA. (M, R) 4.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R) 5.00 Motor Racing. World Series Sprintcars. Round 4. Replay.

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Scope. (C, CC) 9.05 The Loop. (PG) 11.35 TBL Families. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 5.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) Debra accuses Ray of being immature. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R, CC) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with English actors Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris. 9.30 MOVIE: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (AV15+, R, CC) (1998) A woman recovering from being stalked by a vengeful madman finds herself hunted again while on holiday. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Mekhi Phifer. 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG) Hosted by James Corden. 12.30 American Horror Story. (AV15+, R) 2.30 The Loop. (PG, R) 5.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SBS 2 6.00 Indonesian News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese 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. 11.00 Japanese News. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 4. Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets. Replay. 3.00 The World Of Jenks. (PG, R) 3.50 Departures. (PG, R) 4.50 Dare 2 Dance. (R) 5.55 Celebrity Chef. (R) 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Survive Aotearoa: One Car One Night West Coast. (PG) Barrie and Chris demonstrate survival skills. 9.30 MOVIE: The Incite Mill: 7 Day Death Game. (M, R) (2010) Haruka Ayase. 11.30 MOVIE: High Lane. (AV15+, R) (2009) 1.00 MOVIE: Cold Prey 2. (AV15+, R) (2008) Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Marthe Snorresdotter Rovik, Kim Wifladt. 2.40 MOVIE: We Are What We Are. (AV15+, R) (2010) 4.15 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian 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 Tales Of Tatonka. 9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 Kings Seal. 11.00 Jazz. (PG) 12.00 NITV News Week In Review. 12.30 Around The 44. 1.30 Catfight. (M) 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. 7.00 Unearthed. 7.30 Kai Time On The Road. 8.00 Buffy Sainte-Marie. 9.00 All Our Relations: James Bartleman. Indigneous celebrities go on journeys. 9.30 MOVIE: Apocalypto. (AV15+) (2006) A hunter is taken prisoner by Mayan warriors. Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernández. 11.45 Unearthed. 12.00 Buffy Sainte-Marie. 1.00 MOVIE: Apocalypto. (AV15+) (2006) Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernández. 3.15 Unearthed. 3.30 Kings Seal. 4.30 Kids To Coast. 5.00 Kings Seal.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 News. (CC) 11.30 Australia Wide. (CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 12.30 Landline. (R, CC) 1.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 2.00 News. 2.30 The Mix. (CC) 3.00 News. (CC) 3.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 4.00 News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 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. (R, CC) 10.00 News. (CC) 10.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 12.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 1.00 BBC World News. 1.30 The Drum Weekly. (R) 2.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 Landline. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3110

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3-DAY LOCAL TV GUIDE.

Friday 30.10.2015 to Sunday 01.11.2015 | Dubbo Weekender

Sunday, November 1 Scorpion

MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises

TEN, 6.30pm Everyone loves a tale of heroes versus villains, but it’s nice to see warriors who aren’t forced to kill to save the day on our screens. The bunch on Scorpion stop the baddies in their tracks with their intelligence and their know-how at a computer terminal. The crew are elite when it comes to hacking and, thankfully, they use their skills for a good cause. Tonight, in “Young Hearts Spark Fire”, while on a mission to save lost hikers, Team Scorpion’s helicopter crashes, igniting a massive wildfire that quickly closes in on them. Sylvester (Ari Stidham) must help their injured pilot make it to safer ground.

ABC

The Beautiful Lie ABC, 8.30pm

GO!, 8.30pm, M (2012) Of all the superheroes, Batman arguably has the biggest cross to bear. Tormented as a child after seeing his parents killed, he spent his days trying to clean up the streets of the most dangerous city imaginable. But it all became too much after The Joker let loose his violent games in The Dark Knight. But now, after eight years of self-imposed exile, the Caped Crusader is enticed back to Gotham City to save it from the brutal Bane (Tom Hardy). This final instalment in director Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is the darkest and moodiest of the lot, but as we’ve come to expect, it doesn’t go lightly on the action.

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This six-part modern retelling of Russian author Leo Tolstoy’s 1878 novell Anna tured in its Karenina has its audience enraptured tale of love, lust and betrayal. Itt explores a messy tangle of relationships,, at the heart of which is the marriage of h Snook, former tennis star Anna (Sarah right), the wife of fellow elite athlete he Xander (Rodger Corser) and the nd mother of a six-year-old son, and her affair with Skeet (Benedict er-inSamuel), the fiance of her sister-inght, law Kitty (Sophie Lowe). Tonight, ing tabs Anna doesn’t like Xander keeping on her, and Skeet receives newss that shocks him. Meanwhile, Dolly (Celia Pacquola) arranges the worst dinner party ever.

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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. (R, CC) 1.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 2.00 Soccer. (CC) W-League. Round 3. Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC. 4.30 Miranda. (PG, R, CC) Miranda reflects on her choices in life. 5.00 New Tricks. (PG, R, CC) The UCOS team get a new boss.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 11.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (CC) 11.30 Melbourne Cup Preview Show. (CC) 12.30 Olympians: Off The Record: Thomas Bach IOC. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Paleo Way. (R, CC) Hosted by Pete Evans. 1.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 MOVIE: Secretariat. (R, CC) (2010) Diane Lane. 4.30 The Long Weekender. (CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00

6.00 The Book Club: ABC On The Road In Toowoomba. (CC) Presented by Jennifer Byrne. 6.30 Compass: The Moral Compass – On The Road In Toowoomba. (CC) Presented by Geraldine Doogue. 7.00 News. (CC) 7.40 Doctor Who. (PG, CC) The Doctor investigates after humans and Zygons begin disappearing mysteriously. 8.30 The Beautiful Lie. (M, CC) Anna does not like Xander keeping tabs on her. Skeet receives some shocking news. 9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R, CC) DI Goodman and the team investigate the murder of a stand-in on the set of a zombie horror movie. 10.30 The Ex-PM. (M, R, CC) Andrew has to host a dinner party. 10.55 Humans. (PG, R, CC) Despite Anita saving Toby’s life, Laura remains convinced there is something strange about her. 11.45 Rake. (M, R, CC) Cleaver meets Malcolm’s sister Felicity.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 Sunday Night. (CC) Current affairs program, hosted by Melissa Doyle. 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG, CC) Officers deal with a drunk man who has been abusing passersby in a park. 8.30 Quantico. (M, CC) At Quantico, the recruits take part in a hostage-rescue training exercise that leaves Alex questioning whether she should quit. 9.30 Castle. (M, CC) After Castle’s idol, a famously reclusive author, is found dead, Castle is determined to solve his hero’s murder. However, as he and Beckett dig deeper, they discover that truth can be stranger than fiction. 10.30 Castle. (M, R, CC) While investigating a shooting, Beckett and Castle discover the gun used was Detective Ryan’s old service weapon. 11.30 Royal Pains. (M, CC) As Eddie struggles with the news that Emma is his daughter, Hank and Evan encourage him to bond with her.

12.45 Big Name No Blanket. (M, R, CC) 1.45 MOVIE: Jason And The Argonauts. (PG, R, CC) (1963) Todd Armstrong. 3.25 Gallery Of Everyday Things: Bicycle. (R, CC) 3.55 Humans. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Message Stick. (R, CC) 5.30 Eggheads. (R, CC)

12.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Early News. (CC) Local, national and overseas news, including sport and the latest weather.

PAW Patrol. (R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (PG, CC) Australian Fishing Championships. (CC) Athletics. (CC) Melbourne Marathon. Highlights. The Middle. (PG, R, CC) Mike accompanies Sue on a university tour. MOVIE: Best In Show. (PG, R, CC) (2000) Pets compete in a national dog show. Jay Brazeau, Parker Posey. MOVIE: The Cup. (PG, R, CC) (2011) News. (CC) Customs. (PG, R, CC)

TEN

SBS

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (CC) 6.30 Hillsong. (CC) 7.00 Mass For You At Home. 7.30 Joel Osteen. (CC) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday. (CC) 10.00 The Bolt Report. (CC) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 11.30 Animal Extra. (CC) 12.00 TBL Families. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, CC) (Series return) 2.00 Dance Of Champions. (CC) 3.00 The Bolt Report. (R, CC) 4.00 RPM. (CC) Hosted by Matt White. 5.00 Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 France 24 English News. 6.30 Deutsche Welle English 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 Football Asia. (CC) 4.30 FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine. (CC) 5.00 The Bike Lane. (CC) 5.30 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (CC) 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story: Decision. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 4.

6.00 News. (CC) 7.00 The Block. (PG, CC) As the gruelling eighth week draws to a close, the contestants do their best to complete their dining rooms and foyers. 8.30 60 Minutes. (CC) Current affairs program. Featuring reports from Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Allison Langdon, Michael Usher, Charles Wooley and Ross Coulthart. 9.40 Videos That Changed The World. (PG, CC) As YouTube turns 10 years old, take a look at the history of the last decade through the biggest and most influential viral videos in history including Justin Bieber, Gangnam Style, cat videos and more. 10.40 The Verdict. (M, R, CC) Karl Stefanovic hosts a weekly talk show featuring a panel of experts discussing current events. Also features questions from the studio audience and an in-depth interview with a newsmaker or celebrity. 11.40 Person Of Interest. (M, R, CC) A political pollster’s number comes up at the same time his normally ironclad predictions go wrong.

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 Scorpion. (PG, CC) On a mission to save lost hikers, the team’s helicopter crashes, igniting a massive wildfire. 7.30 TBL Families. (PG, CC) One contestant wins the last man standing challenge and receives a one-kilogram weight advantage at the weigh-in. 8.30 Limitless. (M, CC) Brian’s loyalty to the FBI is tested when Sands, a representative for Senator Edward Morra, asks him to steal some top secret files on NZT. Agent Harris is emotionally conflicted when she learns what her estranged father left her following his death. 9.30 NCIS. (M, R, CC) The team must rely on Twitter to help solve a case involving a missing US Navy officer. 10.30 MOVIE: Enough Said. (M, CC) (2013) A divorced woman learns the man she is interested in is her new friend’s ex-husband. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener.

6.30 World News. (CC) 7.35 Egypt: What Lies Beneath? (R, CC) With the help of satellites, Dr Sarah Parcak and her team set out to create a map of ancient Egypt. 9.20 Black Panther Woman. (M, CC) A look at the Australian Black Panther Party from the point-ofview of a former member, Marlene Cummins, who became politically active after meeting their leader, Denis Walker. The chapter was founded in Brisbane, in 1972, and drew inspiration from the American example while also adapting it for local needs. 10.20 The Trials Of Muhammad Ali. (M, R, CC) Examines the life of boxer Muhammad Ali outside the ring, beginning with the announcement of his conversion to Islam and his decision to change his name from Cassius Clay. Also delves into his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War, in protest of racial injustice in America.

12.35 Gotham. (AV15+, R, CC) 1.30 Impractical Jokers. (M, CC) 2.00 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. (PG, R) 3.00 What Would You Do? (M, CC) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday. (CC) 5.00 News: Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

12.25 48 Hours: Death On The Hudson. (M, R) A look at the death of Vincent Viafore. 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Life Today With James Robison. (PG) Religious program. 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

12.00 Miniseries: Vargas: Neptune’s Thunder. (M, R) Part 1 of 2. 1.40 Hunted. (M, R, CC) 3.45 The Easter Island Enigma. (R, CC) 4.45 Voice Over. (M, R) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

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6.40pm The Nanny Diaries (2007) Comedy. Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney. A university graduate must assess her life after she begins work as a nanny. (M) Romance

6.00pm Please Like Me. A game of beer pong gets out of hand. (M) Comedy Channel

6.30pm Sting: The Last Ship. (M) Foxtel Arts

2.00pm Golf. USPGA Tour. CIMB Classic. Final round. Fox Sports 1

8.30pm Chappie (2015) Action. Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel. A stolen police droid is given new programming to take on human emotions. (MA15+) Premiere

7.35pm 7 Deadly Sins. Takes a look at a surgically implanted tongue patch that prevents users from tasting food. (MA15+) Showcase

7.35pm Bones. (MA15+) SoHo

8.30pm Sweet November (2001) Romance. Keanu Reeves. (M) Romance

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.45 Bing. (CC) 2.55 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 3.00 Bookaboo. (R, CC) 3.15 dirtgirlworld. (R, CC) 3.30 Play School. (R, CC) 4.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. (R, CC) 4.10 Bubble Bath Bay. (R, CC) 4.25 Mister Maker. (R, CC) 4.45 Grandpa In My Pocket. (R) (Final) 5.00 Room On The Broom. (R, CC) 5.25 Charlie And Lola Special: Everything Is Different And Not The Same. (R, CC) 5.45 Humpty’s Big Adventure. (R, CC) 5.50 Puffin Rock. (CC) 6.00 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.10 Peter Rabbit. (CC) 6.25 Dinosaur Train. (R) (Final) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Mega Builders. (R, CC) 8.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG, CC) 8.30 The Crash Reel. (M, CC) 10.20 Ladyboys: The Band. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Louis Theroux. (M, R, CC) 12.05 Extreme Russia With Reggie Yates. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans. (PG, R, CC) 1.45 The Hoarder Next Door. (PG, R, CC) 2.35 News Update. (R) 2.40 Close. 5.00 Penelope. (R, CC) 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R, CC) 5.15 Joe & Jack. (R, CC) 5.20 Waybuloo. (R, CC) 5.40 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.45 Casper. (R, CC) 7.00 Odd Squad. 7.05 Totally Rubbish. (R) 7.30 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 7.35 YooHoo & Friends. (R, CC) 7.55 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 8.15 Nerds And Monsters. (R, CC) 8.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (R) 8.55 Studio 3 Gold. 9.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 9.25 Total Drama World Tour. (R, CC) 9.50 Studio 3 Gold. 9.55 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 10.15 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 11.05 Prank Patrol Road Trip. (R, CC) 11.30 So Awkward. (R) 12.00 Dani’s House. (R, CC) 12.30 The Next Step. (R, CC) 2.20 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head. (R, CC) 2.50 Canimals. (R) 3.00 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 3.25 Splatalot. (R, CC) 3.55 Studio 3. 4.00 Roy. (R, CC) 4.30 Hank Zipzer. (R, CC) 4.55 So Awkward. (R) 5.25 Little Lunch. (R, CC) 5.35 Sadie J. (R, CC) (Final) 6.10 Riders Of Berk. (R, CC) 6.30 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 7.00 Nowhere Boys. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Officially Amazing. (R, CC) 8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG, CC) 8.50 Wolfblood. (R, CC) 9.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG, R, CC) 9.20 Rage. (PG, R) 1.55 Close.

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. (PG) 7.30 Michael Youssef. (PG) 8.00 David Jeremiah. (PG) 8.30 Shopping. 9.30 Home And Away Catch-Up. (PG, R) 12.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Lyndey Milan’s Taste Of Australia. (R) 2.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Animal Squad. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Animal Squad. (R, CC) 4.30 The Border. (PG, R) 5.30 Mighty Planes. (R, CC) 6.30 New Zealand From Above: Southern North Island And Volcanic Plateau. (R) Explores New Zealand by air. 7.30 Escape To The Country: Llyn Peninsula. (R) Presented by Alistair Appleton. 9.30 Escape To The Continent. A look at homes in Mosel Valley, Germany. 10.45 Best Houses Australia. 11.15 Mighty Planes: Trump 757. (R, CC) 12.15 Escape To The Country. (R) 2.15 Escape To The Continent. (R) 3.30 New Zealand From Above. (R) 4.30 The Border. (PG, R) 5.30 Home Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 7.30 Shopping. 9.30 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (PG, R) 10.30 NFL Game Day. (PG) 11.00 The Hook & The Cook. (PG, R) 11.30 The AFN Fishing Show. (PG) 12.00 Fishing The Wild. (PG) 12.30 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 1.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG) 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. (PG) 3.00 Turtleman. (PG, R) 3.20 Wipeout USA. (PG, R, CC) 4.20 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG, CC) 5.20 MOVIE: Spy Hard. (PG, CC) (1996) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon struggles to cope. 8.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (M, R, CC) (1998) An asteroid endangers the Earth. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. 11.40 MOVIE: Wild Things: Diamonds In The Rough. (MA15+, R, CC) (2005) 1.30 NFL. NFL. Week 8. Kansas City Chiefs v Detroit Lions. From Wembley Stadium, London, England. 5.00 NFL. NFL. Week 8. St Louis Rams v San Francisco 49ers. From Edward Jones Dome, St Louis, Missouri.

8.30pm Oprah’s Lifeclass. Oprah and Dr Phil join forces to uncover how to spot and stop the bad guys in your life. (PG) TLC 9.30pm Life On Mars. Curiosity looks to uncover how Mars evolved over billions of years, and if it can be inhabitable. (PG) Discovery Science

GO! 6.00 Thunderbirds. (R) 7.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 7.05 Looney Tunes. 7.30 The Skinner Boys. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Teen Titans Go! (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. (PG, R) 11.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. (PG) 11.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 12.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 12.30 SpongeBob. (R) 1.30 Danoz. 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! ArcV. (PG) 3.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 3.30 Young Justice. (PG, R) 4.30 The Batman. (PG, R) 5.30 Looney Tunes. (R) 6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (PG, R, CC) (2011) Kevin James, Rosario Dawson. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (M, R, CC) (2012) Batman returns to battle a new menace. Christian Bale. 12.00 The Originals. (AV15+) 1.00 The Batman. (PG, R) 1.30 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, R) 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. (PG, R) 3.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 4.30 Robocar Poli. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R)

GEM 6.00 Skippy. (R) 6.30 Tasty Conversations. (R, CC) 6.40 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (R, CC) (1960) 8.30 Danoz. 9.30 Rainbow Country. (R) 10.00 Duncan’s Thai Kitchen. (R) 10.30 Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 11.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour Of The Goldfields. Highlights. 12.00 Rugby Union. World Cup. Final. New Zealand v Australia. Replay. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v Sydney Kings. 5.00 MOVIE: Gun Belt. (PG, CC) (1953) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) 7.30 Catching History’s Criminals: The Forensic Story. (PG) 8.30 Death Row Stories: Innocence And The Intern. (M) A look at the case of Edward Lee Elmore. 9.30 MOVIE: Kiss The Girls. (AV15+, R) (1997) Morgan Freeman. 12.00 Believe. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 2.00 Danoz. 3.00 New Style Direct. 3.30 Global Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. (PG) 5.00 Seaway. (PG, R, CC)

3.00pm Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v Sydney Kings. Fox Sports 3 5.00pm Soccer. A-League. Round 4. Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory. Fox Sports 4 Hugh Jackman stars in Chappie

ONE 6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Undercover Boss. (PG, R) 9.00 Movie Juice. (R, CC) 9.30 World Sport. (R) 10.00 Athletics. Sydney Running Festival. Highlights. 11.00 Fishing Edge. 11.30 International Fishing Series. (R) 12.00 Snap Happy. (New Series) 12.30 Moments Of Impact. (PG, R) 1.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 2.30 Driven Not Hidden. 3.00 Temporary Australians. (PG) 3.30 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Adv Angler. 4.30 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 5.00 What’s Up! Downunder. (R, CC) 5.30 iFish. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures. (PG, R) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Death Of The Oceans? (PG, R, CC) 9.30 MOVIE: The Peacemaker. (M, R, CC) (1997) 12.00 World Sport. 12.30 RPM. (R, CC) 1.30 48 Hours. (M, R) 2.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R) 3.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’s Death Of The Oceans? (PG, R, CC) 5.00 World Sport. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing. (CC) Formula 1. Race 17. Mexican Grand Prix.

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 9.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 9.30 TMNT. (R) 10.00 Kuu-Kuu Harajuku. (C, CC) (New Series) 10.30 Sabrina. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Neighbours. (R, CC) 5.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 Futurama. (PG, R, CC) Bender moves to a robotonly planet. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Cameras are installed around Springfield. 8.30 MOVIE: Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (PG, R) (2004) A girl wins a date with a celebrity. Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel. 10.30 House Of Lies. (MA15+) Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey. 11.00 Nurse Jackie. (M) Jackie and Zoey go on a road trip. 11.30 The Crazy Ones. (M) 12.00 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG) 1.00 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (R) 5.00 Shopping.

SBS 2 6.00 Indonesian News. 6.10 Hong Kong News. 6.30 Chinese News. 7.00 Russian News. 7.30 Polish News. 8.00 Maltese News. 8.30 Macedonian News. 9.00 PopAsia. (PG) 11.00 Japanese News. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 ComicCon Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope. (PG, R) 2.35 The Tim Ferriss Experiment. (PG, R) 3.30 The Doors: Mr Mojo Risin’. (PG, R) 4.40 The Pitch. (R) 5.30 Vs Arashi. 6.25 Dare 2 Dance. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 South Park. (M, R) Cartman embarrasses Stan’s girlfriend. 9.00 Drunk History. (M, CC) (Series return) 9.25 South Park. Cartman becomes a restaurant critic. 9.55 Ali G: Remixed. (M, R) 10.20 Love Me, Love My Doll. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.15 Sex With Sunny Megatron. (MA15+) (New Series) 11.45 In Her Skin. (M) 1.25 MOVIE: Vicky Cristina Barcelona. (M, R, CC) (2008) 3.10 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian 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 Tales Of Tatonka. 9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 Soccer. (CC) FIFA Women’s World Cup. Match 20. Australia v Nigeria. From Winnipeg Stadium, Canada. 12.00 NITV News Week In Review. 12.30 Rugby League. South Australia All Stars. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. 2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 3.00 Best Of NITV Rugby League. 4.30 Unearthed. 5.00 Te Kaea. 5.30 NITV News Week In Review. 6.00 Awaken. Hosted by Stan Grant. 7.00 Ngurra. 7.30 Sisters Inside. (PG) 8.00 Tangaroa With Pio. 8.30 Colour Change. (M) 9.30 Aluna. 11.00 Art At The Interface. 11.30 Ngurra. 12.00 Volumz. (PG) Music program featuring interviews.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 11.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 12.30 The Drum Weekly. (R) 1.00 News. 1.30 Landline. (R, CC) 2.00 News. 2.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 3.00 News. (CC) 3.30 Offsiders. (R, CC) 4.00 News. 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 News. 5.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australian Story. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 8.00 Insiders. (R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 9.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 10.00 News. (CC) 10.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 The Drum Weekly. (R) 12.00 Landline. (R, CC) 1.00 BBC World News. 1.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 0111

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1. Grain storehouse 5. Contagious 9. Knife part 12. Transmission casing 16. Bury (corpse) 17. Grander 18. Discharges (cargo) 20. Reykjavik is there 22. Russian spirit 23. Making known (7,2) 24. Exhorting 26. Of length 27. Male deer 28. Union 31. Splash out 32. Rounded up (cattle) 34. Japanese hostess 36. Form a curve 37. Detaining in jail 40. Adjudicator 42. Pry 43. Hauntingly frightening 45. Approved 47. Suffers pain 49. Springboard athlete 50. Money-raising drive on TV 52. Scorch 54. Result of game 55. Infuriates 56. Squall 58. Ancient Peruvians 59. Ringworm 60. Whisky & ... 61. Step ashore 62. Penpusher 63. Adhesive paste 64. Measly 67. Mongolian desert 68. Mineral springs 69. Pakistani city 72. Tea-serving container 74. Non-vowel sound 78. Keyboard operator’s complaint (1,1,1) 79. Grow older 80. Irish movement (1,1,1) 81. Heavy antelope 82. Empty (glass) 85. Ninjutsu fighter 87. Crowd-scene actor 88. Cry of distaste 90. Readers’ shop 91. Termites, white ... 92. Lows (of cow) 93. Pizzazz 94. Flying limbs 95. Convent sisters 96. ... spumante 97. Onlookers 100. Minute particle 102. Rapper’s showy baubles

103. Scientist, ... Curie 104. Sherlock Holmes’ creator, Arthur Conan ... 106. Wax lyrical about 108. Cantonese lunch, yum ... 109. Knight’s title 110. Details, ... & outs 112. Banished 116. Angry 118. Crazy 120. Wood-shaping tool 121. OK! 123. Escorts 125. Tell truth, ... clean 126. Bandage (wound) 127. Settled (debt) 128. Former Eng-

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DOWN 1. Strange patterns in the wing of a church (8) 2. Conventions where you may make a declaration (7) 4. An ornamental clasp and two rings found in a British Church (6) 5. Being impulsive, write a hundred credit notes on an Italian island (10) 6. Itinerary for the tour around the East (5) 7. Terribly odd lovebird (4) 10. One more Paris performance arranged by the theatrical producer (10) 12. It shouldn’t be used as a blotter (4,4) 15. Driven to tears by a domestic appliance (7) 16. False lashes can give trouble (6) 18. Improper treatment of 6 down? (5)

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STRANGE BUT TRUE z It was noted 20th-century American poet Hart Crane who made the following sage observation: “One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form themselves into the proper patterns at the right moment.” z You might be surprised to learn that people have been using carbon paper to make copies since way back in 1806. z You probably know Edgar Rice Burroughs as the American author of the Tarzan novels, among many other adventure and science-fiction works. You may find it hard to picture him as a journalist flying on bombing runs in the Pacific theatre – especially at the age of 66. Burroughs was the oldest war correspondent of World War II. z If you’re planning to get into the business of dealing in building materials in Tennessee, USA, you might

by Samantha Weaver For instance, if you see a group of bullfinches, you can call it a bellowing; a group of flies is a business, a cloud or a swarm. You have a pitying of turtledoves and a hover of trout. A group of tigers can be an ambush or a streak; while a group of snails can be called a rout, a walk or an escargatoire. z Those who study such things say that, on a per-capita basis, Canadians eat more doughnuts and more Kraft Mac and Cheese than citizens of any other country. z Before he became famous as an author of horror, suspense and sci-fi, Stephen King (pictured) worked as a high-school janitor. PHOTO: SHANE LEONARD

want to note that in that state it is illegal to sell a hollow log. z Collective nouns are fascinating.

Thought for the Day: “Be not too hasty to trust or admire the teachers of morality; they discourse like angels but they live like men.” – Samuel Johnson

19. The main point of registration (4)

QUICK CLUES ACROSS 1. Principal (4) 3. Send (8) 8. Wealthy (4) 9. Facing (8) 11. Intimates (5,7) 13. Strait (6) 14. Suppose (6) 17. Scornful (12) 20. Schoolmasterly (8) 21. Member (4) 22. Blackened (8) 23. Stake (4)

DOWN 1. Dying (8) 2. Tooth (7) 4. Send out (6) 5. Inclination (10) 6. Attempted (5) 7. Lean (4) 10. Significance (10) 12. Judicious (8) 15. Ideal (7) 16. Referee (6) 18. Command (5) 19. Hurried (4) 18,902

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ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) Mysteries around your love life are both puzzling and intriguing. There are questions to ask which should be posed sooner rather than later. Have you misunderstood someone’s intentions? The only way to find out is to communicate directly. At work there is a chance to improve and enhance your reputation by taking something on board. Something you start now will see you through to the future.

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TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21) There

are times this week when you feel something is off kilter. Giving yourself time to sit quietly and think clearly is important. Recent changes will take time to get used to. Be kind to yourself and allow the future to flow freely rather than trying to exert too much control. Satisfaction comes with balance. Changes happening to long-term activities may seem counter-productive. Not so.

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GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21) As

much as we may plot and plan the future, it is also important to be flexible. We may not like it, but things change around us and adjustments need making. Getting enough sleep and allowing regular free time to think are more important than you might imagine. Clear your mind of clutter. With more energy, you are able to think about an old plan. Is it time to resurrect it, or forget about it altogether?

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CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 22) Although there

appears to be some confusion this week, it is nothing extraordinary. Jumbled thoughts will organise themselves if you don’t over-think them. Organising something soothing and relaxing for the weekend will certainly help. With the help of a few friends, it is possible to bring to life a joint venture. It may change as time goes on but should certainly be clearer by the weekend.

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LEO (JUL 23-AUG 23) Bounce through those small bits and bobs that need doing as soon as possible. You won’t want any clutter in your mind after Wednesday. Make any decisions based on your beliefs rather than taking on someone else’s opinions. Although busy, you will find life flowing smoothly if you share your feelings and thoughts with a friend or colleague. A few more weeks of work should see your time become more free for fun.

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VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23) Some-

one shows how highly they think of you. Why does it come as such a surprise? Really, you can be far too modest! Someone close becomes even closer because you open up to them. Don’t fuss about any faults you may have. They make you more loveable. Changes are unlikely this week but there is every chance you are anticipating some. Wasting time trying to hurry things along is futile.

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LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) You could well be patting yourself on the back this week after all you have achieved. Whoever said you were not good at making decisions has misunderstood. It is just that you consider your moves very carefully before acting. Now you will be glad you did that on a very personal issue. Well done! An event from the past may have left a sore point in your psyche. This week could see it heal at last. SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

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There may be someone who thinks they have won an argument with you. However, just like the scorpion that hides under a stone but leaves its sting exposed, you have a surprise in store. The important thing now is to move swiftly. Make progress on a plan that is dear to your heart – it has been delayed too long already. Old ways of making money seem to work best. New beginnings and fresh starts are always better for relationships.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) Trusting your instinct works,

especially when it comes to how someone else is thinking. The chance of an interfering busybody irritating you is high – all the more reason, then, to avoid them. Also avoid information overload by taking on new information a bit at a time. Emotional ties can be strengthened by simply confiding in someone close. We all underestimate how much this can help.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Relax a little and give irritating problems time to wash over you. If others want to jump up and down, let them. A cool approach now shows others that you really are in control. Keep your legal-eagle eyes open but don’t look for problems where there aren’t any. Spread your wings socially and be prepared to be more accepting of others. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

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AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19) A

certain amount of impatience could jangle your nerves. Why let it? Anticipation of this kind is supposed to be sweet, not a worry. Maybe, somehow, you feel you don’t deserve the luck about to come your way? Surely that is another example of your lack of faith in your abilities? Others believe in you and with good reason! Think of your ideal place, coupled with your ideal sounds and try to bring them together in your mind.

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PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20) In a

sensitive week, it is easy to talk yourself into worrying. Maybe you feel there is something you should do that is just too difficult. But do you really have to do it right now? Give yourself a little bit of peace by letting others wait while you regain your balance. Centre your energy and relax. You are no stranger to a bit of hard work, but maybe this is neither the time or the place.

SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS for this week’s puzzles and tests The Big 1 Crossword 3520

This week's Sudoku

This week's Snowflakes

This week's Go Figure!

Monday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! The emphasis is not on great financial gains in the months ahead. You will realise your true wealth, Scorpio, comes from your close and enduring relationships. Waste time running after cash? No, consolidate! Tuesday’s Birthday Luck: You share your day with British pop singer Adam Ant (below), 61. Scorpio, your plotting and planning is tight and spot-on as usual. The difference now is that it needs to include family and friends, not just finances. There is little that needs changing. Even so, getting a better life/work balance is essential. This is where success comes. Wednesday’s Birthday Luck: A loving and supportive home life is what we all need, Scorpio. Through no fault of your own, this may have been lacking at times. It is possible to build up the goodwill around you by giving more than you expect to get back. This is an emotional exchange rather than a financial one! Thursday’s Birthday Luck: Also celebrating today is Dutch actress Famke Janssen (left), 50. It is said that you cannot buy happiness, Scorpio. That is true to a large extent. However, you can be miserable in comfort. The question for you now is: will you go for money or love? Friday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! When Scorpio looks for progress, it is often through making financial gains. Maybe that is essential. After all, who wants to be scrimping and saving all the time? Now you have, with a little effort, a choice. Saturday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! The Scorpion mind is sharp but sometimes can be its own worst enemy. Guard against firing off in all directions when upset. A cautious approach wins out most of the time. Sunday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Being close to realising a dream is exciting. If that dream starts to change though, Scorpio, be flexible. Why waste time chasing the shadows of what might be, when you can enjoy reality?

Mega Maze

FIND THE WORDS solution 875 Growing the finest DUAL CROSSWORD 18,960 CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 6 Hairpin; 7 Edict; 9 Lot; 10 Blue Peter; 12 Hunger march; 15 Countryside; 17 Decameron; 19 Set; 21 Begin; 22 Peppers. Down: 1 Major; 2 Arm; 3 Gill; 4 Idle hands; 5 Screech; 8 Debris; 11 Guinea pig; 13 Garden; 14 Cowered; 16 Yearn; 18 Over; 20 Apt. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 6 Amiable; 7 Frank; 9 Cat; 10 CryptoQuote answer Attempted; 12 Extravagant; 15 Insincerity; 17 Fictional; 19 Low; 21 Strop; 22 Dispute. Down: 1 Smear; 2 Fat; 3 Plot; 4 Propagate; 5 Inferno; 8 Server; 11 Expiation; 13 Reckon; 14 Anxiety; 16 Worth; 18 Arid; 20 Ape. The Baker's Dozen Trivia Test: 1. Vienna. 2. Rita Moreno. 3. Marilyn DUAL CROSSWORD TOO 18,902 Monroe. 4. Franklin Roosevelt, askCRYPTIC SOLUTIONS... Across: 1 Tick; ing for a declaration of war after the 3 Obscured; 8 Also; 9 Compound; 11 Slot bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. machines; 13 Pastry; 14 Bistro; 17 Constab- 5. Ricin, a toxic poison. 6. William ulary; 20 Interest; 21 Otto; 22 The ropes; Thackeray. 7. Sean Connery. 8. 11 23 Trek. Down: 1 Transept; 2 Customs; 4 pipers piping. 9. 1969. 10. Murray Brooch; 5 Capricious; 6 Route; 7 Dodo; Gell-Mann. 11. Barbra Streisand and 10 Impresario; 12 Copy book; 15 Toaster; Donna Summer, in 1979, in both 716 Hassle; 18 Outre; 19 Gist. and 12-inch record versions. 12. Jiro QUICK SOLUTIONS... Across: 1 Sato, in 1933. 13. “Elusive Butterfly”, Main; 3 Despatch; 8 Rich; 9 Opposite; 11 by Bob Lind in 1965. The song had Bosom friends; 13 Narrow; 14 Assume; 17 an inauspicious start as the B-side Contemptuous; 20 Pedantic; 21 Limb; 22 to Lind’s “Cheryl’s Goin’ Home”, but Darkened; 23 Ante. Down: 1 Moribund; was launched when a deejay ac2 Incisor; 4 Export; 5 Propensity; 6 Tried; cidentally flipped the record over. It 7 Heel; 10 Importance; 12 Sensible; 15 reached No. 5 on the US charts and Utopian; 16 Umpire; 18 Order; 19 Sped. No. 2 in Australia.

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