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FROM THE EDITOR

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Jen Cowley editor@dubboweekender.com.au facebook.com/WeekenderDubbo Twitter @DubboWeekender

Crackdown on music festivals PAGE 12

VISIT ALBERT The Rabbit Trap Hotel PAGE 16

IN PROFILE Ingo Seppat PAGE 18

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PEOPLE

Ideas Boom

History repeating on the road to nowhere

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Including go kart racer Tyler Everingham PAGE 06

KATE WRIGHT

LIFESTYLE

Green smoothie PAGE 30

PHIL LALOR Motorbike adventure PAGE 42

REGULARS 10 24 27 52 53

Tony Webber Greg Smart Sally Bryant Hear, See, Do, Etc. Open Weekender

LIFE+STYLE 28 30 40 44 60

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OU hug them and tell them to drive safely. You stand in the driveway and wave until the taillights disappear down the road. You manage to stay upright despite a huge chunk of your heart having dislodged and made its way to your mouth. It’ll stay there until those taillights return. You sleep fitfully, if at all. You plot their course, calculating the arrival time.

You keep one eye on the phone and the other on the news.

You know the feeling. You’re a parent.

There’s no comfort in knowing you made it though your own reckless youth in one piece.

No solace in knowing the odds are stacked in your favour. Because, unlike your ten-foot tall and bullet proof, carefree young driving offspring, you know it CAN happen to you.

Last year, 348 people died in road crashes – 14 of those lives were lost in just 12 ghastly December days. That’s 10 per cent more than over the previous Christmas holiday period.

Five people in every 100,000 meet an untimely end on the nation’s roads each year – and while that’s pretty fair odds for the average punter, there’s no telling when among that five will be one of your own.

There’s no accounting for the moron who still thinks it’s okay to get a skinful and drive home. You can’t do anything about the car-load of doped-up cretins that’s headed your way on the wrong side of the road, or the tired traveller nodding off at the wheel, or the kid who’s lining up her social life via text at 100km an hour.

And you just have to hope the highway patrol continues to stop the stupid, distracted middleaged editor who’s late for an appointment and breaking the speed limit … before she learns an even harder lesson.

All the educational programs, all the advertising, all the punitive measures – it’s all apparently falling on deaf ears, and I sometimes wonder how the authorities don’t just throw their hands in the air and leave us all to just kill ourselves and each other.

I had a yarn this week with our local member Troy Grant – who has a range of hats hanging on his rack: Deputy Premier, Police Minister, former cop… and parent.

Among other things I asked him, in his official capacity, about police reaction to the holiday road toll. And he drew the heaviest of sighs.

He told me of his last day on the job before Christmas. He was driving back into Dubbo from the airport – headed home to his wife and two children – when he took a call from the Police Commissioner (hands-free, of course) to

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say the four-year-old daughter of former police colleague Steve Underhill had been killed in a shocking car accident near Casino.

The big, hardened former copper and thickskinned pollie pulled over to the side of the road and “started bawling like a baby”.

“I was an emotional wreck for days,” he told me. “Calling Steve and his wife Michelle was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.”

That the grieving father was a friend and former colleague compounded Grant’s distress that, for all the work that’s been done to try to make our roads safer, the message still isn’t getting through.

“People are still using their mobile phones while they drive. We’re still catching catastrophically high numbers of drunk drivers.

Driver behaviour is still appalling in every “Unlike your single area we ten-foot tall keep banging on about,” he told and bullet me. proof, carefree “I have a young driving daughter who’s about to get her offspring, you P-plates and I’m know it CAN packing death,” happen to you. he said.

“I don’t know what else we do.

We march out mothers whose kids have died. We show the images. We say it all over and over again. What else can we do? Tell me, Jen – what the hell else do we do?”

I don’t know, either.

But I’m reminded of the other conversation I had with my fellow parent and our Deputy Premier over the issue of drugs at music festivals (and you’ll find that story down there a few pages on).

As sure as night follows day, drug use – in all its evolving forms – isn’t going away any time soon. That doesn’t mean we throw our hands in the air and stop trying to guide our younger generations safely through the quagmire, but we have to face the fact that you can’t legislate against dickheadery.

The best we can do is give our kids as much information and guidance as possible, and hope to whatever God is out there, up there or down there, that they’ll be neither the aforementioned dickhead, nor their victim.

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Fireworks cap off a cracker of a night

BY YVETTE AUBUSSONFOLEY HIS year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display in the skies above Dubbo’s Caltex Park was the first in Australia to be recorded by a drone capturing still aerial images and footage according to Peter Judd, chairman of the Dubbo Fireworks committee.

“They had a drone in Sydney too,” Judd conceded.

“But we were definitely the first and we got much better footage.

“Low-res footage is up on YouTube and the high definition video footage is absolutely stunning.”

The drone was also used to capture crowd location and movements, which will be used to inform planning for the 2016 event.

Its red operational lights could be seen hovering above the crowd and at times flying close to the exploding fireworks for front row aerial footage.

Already excited about New Year’s Eve 2016, Judd said numbers were up from 2014 by 1,500 people, with an estimated 6,500 revellers enjoying the recent event.

Organisers are calling for constructive feedback from patrons to be passed on via the Dubbo Fireworks Facebook page.

“We’re asking for feedback and constructive comments on what people liked or didn’t like so we know how the event can improve for this year,” Judd told Dubbo Weekender.

A strictly a no alcohol, glass or smoking event, the committee’s emphasis was on providing a safe, affordable family night out, with entry costing a gold coin.

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“Roger Fletcher (a major sponsor of the privately funded event) specifically asked that a child in the crowd be allowed to start the fireworks display.”

“We’re offering a family oriented evening that is low cost, with free entertainment, free water features, a free motor show and a wander through a night market,” Judd said.

“People could go home at 9 o’clock at night and put their kids to bed knowing they didn’t have to worry about drunken louts.”

Mayor Mathew Dickerson applauded both the organisers and the community event’s success.

“The Dubbo Fireworks (committee) is an example of the Dubbo community doing what the Dubbo community does so well. Council could not justify spending ratepayers’ money on the expense of fireworks but was happy to support a community group by supplying a venue,” Dickerson said.

“The Dubbo fireworks group was formed by committed community-minded citizens with the financial backing of great local companies.

“This group decided that Dubbo needed fireworks and set about creating an event.

I applaud such people in our community.

“The outcome is that we have had two incredibly successful NYE events that draw people to our community and add another event to our annual calendar.”

Judd added that the most popular activity entertaining the crowd prior to the fireworks starting after sunset, was a super-soaker “water park”.

“This year we’ll be expanding the water park to two or three times the size with more obstacles and will include a play area. For 2015 we had the markets, we had the motor show, and we had about 45 vehicles turn up for that.

“There was a children’s puppet theatre and local musicians performing – Tas Touvras, Noah Dorin, Paul Hausia and Craig Manderson.

“Rotary food vans were doing a roaring trade and we had the Girl Guides.” According to Judd, “pretty near most of the traders had a very good time and reported excellent trade”.

“This year’s plans will remain a secret until later in the year. We’re going to shake things up.”

As a privately funded event, Judd thanked Fletcher’s International, Walkom Bros and the Bank of Queensland.

“Without them we would not have the fireworks.

“In fact Roger Fletcher specifically asked that a child in the crowd be allowed to start the fireworks display.

“The young girl chosen had just moved to Dubbo three weeks before New Year’s Eve.” Panscott Media – publishers of Dubbo Weekender and Dubbo Photo News were also proud sponsors of the event along with a number of other local organisations.

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Ideas boom with a boost for innovation YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY UBBO business owners, entrepreneurs, community groups and government agencies attended the first in a series of briefings being held at across the country on the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA). Sessions were held in 17 locations.

Addressing a capacity audience of 24 participants at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in mid December, Calandra McDonald, acting manager, Commercialisation Policy, Department of Industry and Science told Dubbo Weekender it was encouraging to see a high level of support for NISA in a regional market.

“The briefing was about educating the whole community, not just people that are scientists or engineers or anything like that. It’s about changing the culture; accepting risk taking behaviour, accepting that innovation is part of a productive economy and trying to bring everyone along for the journey,” McDonald said.

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“The new programs will help boost innovation and it won’t be restricted to the big cities.”

Regional start ups, an ICT and an agribusiness specialising in biometrics were among the Dubbo briefing audience. McDonald said there are no special concessions built into the NISA for businesses based in rural areas or regional Australia however there are suitable existing programs aligned with the NISA. “We do note there is stuff in NISA for people who do live in those areas, particularly the Incubator Support Program which is matched funding to establish or help existing incubators in particular regions or sectors, so if there was a need for one in Dubbo then Dubbo could apply but its competitively based.

“Through improving the access to capital and talent for businesses around the country which the whole agenda does, we believe will just flow on to regional areas.

“Sharpening the incentives for reengagement through universities with researchers will benefit rural and regional Australia by encouraging agricultural researchers to work more closely with those in the sector to develop real solutions,” McDonald said.

“The new programs will help boost innovation and it won’t be restricted to

the big cities, so it will also help regional businesses break into global markets we hope.”

McDonald said a global innovation strategy would help establish landing pads in San Francisco, Tel Aviv and three other locations which are yet to be determined.

Accessing those will be focussed at startups that are almost export-ready and be able to get themselves into different markets.

“Some programs have funding attached to them. This is a package of more than 20 measures so it depends which one. Innovation Connections has support for researchers or to go into a research organisation which is one to benefit regional and rural Australia,” McDonald said.

A number of other measures, including further funding for regional universities and funding to inspire students and the community with digital technologies and STEM will benefit regional business.

Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs already receive $30 million each year in direct support for enterprises, fostering cutting edge innovation by Indigenous entrepreneurs.

The Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund provides funding of $1 billion over five years, commencing in 2015–16, to fund priority infrastructure in regional communities.

Regional university networks provide key hubs for innovation and learning, and work in conjunction with research institutions such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Cooperative Research Centres.

In a media statement about NISA, Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Australian Government’s new Innovation and Science Agenda includes a range of initiatives that will improve the well-being and quality of life in Australia’s regional and rural areas.

“The agenda is a broad-ranging strategy that will change the way all Australians work together to shape the future.

“Strong, vibrant, regional communities and innovative, sustainable rural industries are in Australia’s national interest.

“Agriculture and our regional economies are, and will remain, a foundation of our national economy as we position ourselves to embrace new opportunities.”

Coulton welcomed the agenda’s range of new initiatives that build on existing

Calandra McDonald, acting manager, Commercialisation Policy, Department of Industry and Science.

measures such as the Entrepreneurs’ Program, Industry Growth Centres Initiative and the rural R&D system.

“There’s assistance for local business to innovate and grow, support for entrepreneurs to back their ideas and get access to the capital they need and closer connections between industry and research, particularly in agriculture.

“There are also new initiatives for our young people to get the digital literacy and science, technology and maths skills they need for the jobs of the future.

“Australia’s best resources are its people and we all need to work together to transform our future and unleash our best ideas,” Coulton said.

Agribusiness in rural and regional centres is a key focus in the agenda.

Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said, “With the global population growing rapidly and arable lands shrinking, Australian farmers and related businesses are uniquely placed to help fill the world’s food basket.

“As in all sectors of the economy, innovation and R&D play a vital role in increasing agricultural productivity and farmer profitability – those benefits flow through the whole of the regional economy and are fundamental to our national prosperity.

“Innovation is everyone’s business in the 21st Century – from our small towns to local regions through to our cities, and that goes for big and small businesses, alike,” Truss said.

“Not only will it help economically to connect to a world ever-hungry to the reliable supply of high quality products

and resources Australia is renowned for, but it is essential to improving the wellbeing and quality of life of Australians in regions and in rural and remote areas.

“Australia’s 15 rural research and development corporations are relied upon by industry and government to jointly fund R&D for agricultural industries to improve productivity, sustainability and product quality.

The Australian Government provides about $250 million each year to fund R&D through these corporations.

“This is in addition to ongoing agricultural research undertaken by other government-funded agencies, including Cooperative Research Centres and the CSIRO, and our universities.

“The new initiatives in the Innovation and Science Agenda build on this existing foundation to further support innovation in regional Australia, such as through the Entrepreneurs’ Programme and the Industry Growth Centres Initiative.”

Calandra McDonald said the department of Industry and Science has always known innovation is important.

“Our new prime minister is very keen on innovation and understands its importance to the economy so when he became prime minister he set the agenda, and decided that we needed to have a shift and that’s when the Ideas Boom was born.”

For more information on the National Innovation and Science Agenda http://www.innovation.gov.au/

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Pet owners urged to take the lead DOG owners are being urged to take the lead when they’re out and about with their furry friends using local shared paths and cycle ways.

Dubbo City Council this week sent out a plea for people to keep their dogs on the leash, saying un-restrained pets pose a threat to public safety.

Council’s acting technical services director Ian Bailey said he was delighted to see so many people outdoors and using the city’s many recreational areas, but he’s alarmed at how many people are taking dogs without leashes onto these busy areas.

“Dubbo is lucky to have such enjoyable recreational areas like the Tracker Riley cycle way, Delroy Parkland and Southlakes Estate parkland and the popularity of these areas is great to see, however they are to be enjoyed by everyone,” Bailey said.

“Dog owners wishing to share these areas must keep their dogs on leashes for the reassurance and safety of other users.”

Although dog owners may tell others not to be alarmed because their dog is harmless, other users who don’t know the dog or its temperament may be doubtful and frightened according to Bailey.

Council’s road safety officer, Jayne Bleechmore, spoke of her concern over the more vulnerable users of Dubbo’s recreational areas saying that many young families as well as seniors have recently expressed their fear of dogs not being kept on leashes in public places.

“A young Dubbo family is now reluctant to use the Tracker Riley cycle way following a large dog (off its lead) that bounded up to their small child, frightening her.”

Small dogs darting about off their leads are just as dangerous as their larger cousins especially for cyclists who find it hard to stop suddenly when a small dog approaches the bicycle wheels.

While dog owners are encouraged to use Dubbo’s many shared public areas, council is strongly urging owners to adhere to the prominent signage (declaring dogs must be on leads and owners must pick up after their dogs) and exercise courtesy in these areas by keeping their dog on a leash at all times.

Dubbo has the following leash free areas that pose no threat to walkers and cyclists should dog owners like to let their dogs go for a run without their leads: • Bourke Hill • Devil’s Hole • Mountbatten Drive • Wheelers Lane - Fenced • Cobborah Road • South Dubbo - Fenced • Tracker Riley (off track under LH Ford Bridge East) • TAFE Reserve • Tracker Riley (off track nr railway bridge West ) • Tracker Riley (off track/ riverbank Tamworth St Bridge, West) • Springfield Way • Caroline Reserve • Joira Road • Dalbeattie Cres - Fenced

This leash is made for walking: East Dubbo kelpie known as ‘Laika’ ready for a walk with her leash. PHOTO: DUBBO WEEKENDER/YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

Witness found but more information needed WITHIN 90 minutes of Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit Sergeant Brett Samuels issuing call for the unidentified witness to a July 2015 crash at Maryvale, between Geurie and Wellington, the witness contacted Crime Stoppers and has since made a statement.

“You couldn’t ask for a better outcome,” Samuels told Dubbo Weekender this week.

The description of the vehicle – a dark-coloured twin cab 4WD – was recognised by a friend who works for a Dubbo media outlet and had received the media release.

Sergeant Samuels said the investigation into the crash is continuing and if anyone has information about seeing the vehicle prior to the accident, which took place after 8.15pm on Wednesday, July 15 last year, they’re urged to call Crime Stoppers.

“Someone may have seen the vehicle and be able to describe its behaviour prior to the crash,” Samuels said.

Police had attempted to stop the white Holden Statesmen on the Mitchell Highway at Maryvale. After the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated and a short time later the car lost control, crashed into a pole and its 18-year-old female passenger died at the scene.

The driver, a 24-year-old man, was taken to Dubbo Hospital with serious injuries.

He was arrested on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 and charged with aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death; dangerous driving occasioning death; not stop, police pursuit (Skye’s Law); and negligent driving occasioning death.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle prior to the accident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Leg up for Landcare ELEVEN Landcare and communitybased groups across the Central West Local Land Services region will receive a leg up, with grants amounting to a combined total of more than $226,000 under the National Landcare Program

Compiled by Yvette Aubusson-Foley announced this week.

Member for Calare, John Cobb formally announced the successful applicants in Parkes late last month.

“Over the coming months, Central West Local Land Services will support local groups such as this one in addressing some of the crucial environmental issues facing the region,” Cobb said.

Central West Local Land Services chairman Tom Gavel said: “To the eleven successful groups, I would like to offer my congratulations. The mix of intended projects will see landscape and skills improvement laying the foundations for real change.”

Among the successful community groups were: • Central West Lachlan Landcare, Parkes • Coonamble Shire Council • Dunedoo Area Community Group • Little River Landcare Group, Yeoval • Warrumbungle Landcare Group, Tooraweenah Riversmart Australia, Warren • Spicers Creek Talbragar Catchment Management Group, Wellington • Trundle, Bruie Plains & District Landcare

for funding under the ISF. “Under the ISF, eligible businesses can receive support to identify growth opportunities and advice on the skills and training their workforce may need to take advantage of those opportunities.

“The sorts of training projects that have been funded to date include helping employees to acquire new skills or upgrade their existing qualifications in areas as diverse as product design, inventory control, manufacturing techniques, management and marketing.

“Businesses that have recently hired a young person aged 18-24 years may receive up to $7,500 to help with the specific costs of training that young person.”

Team Irrigation director Craig Chandler with Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton.

PHOTO: DUBBO WEEKENDER/ELLA MCMILLAN

Report highlights region’s key opportunities Left to right, Parkes Shire Council Bob Haddin, Central West Lachlan Landcare Marg Haddin, Federal Member for Calare John Cobb, Central West Lachlan Landcare Marg Applebee, Central West Local Land Services General Manager Andrew Mulligan and Chairman Tom Gavel.

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Business boost for local operation LOCAL business TEAM Irrigation received a welcome Christmas present late last year with an Industry SkillsFund (ISF) grant of more than $11,000 to assist with the costs of training its staff to take advantage of new growth opportunities.

TEAM Irrigation designs, installs and manages agricultural irrigation projects to support water saving solutions for their clients.

Using the ISF grant, the business will develop an online service for its clients using diagnostic trouble shooting video clips, poly pipe welding tutorials and onsite repair and maintenance instructions to enable their customers to recognise the state of equipment and identify potential problems before they occur.

Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the funding would help TEAM Irrigation train staff in relevant areas in order to embrace digital opportunities which will help to grow and diversify its markets.

Coulton encourages any local business looking to grow their business, invest in training or help a young person into a job to consider applying

THE 2015 Orana Outlook Report, supported by both Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss and Deputy Premier Troy Grant has been released and describes the region’s key economic opportunities and strengths.

“This report really shows our industries and opportunities in their best light, which helps to promote a positive business environment throughout the region” said CEO, Regional Development Australia Orana (RDAO) Felicity Taylor Edwards.

“The key opportunities in agribusiness, value-added manufacturing, transport, storage and wholesaling, tourism and health and education are examined in great detail in the report.”

The report has also taken on an international flavour, with distribution reaching as far as China and Korea.

“We have worked hard to better position the region nationally, in the minds of governments, business and industry, and globally. We have facilitated international relationships through which we have been able to introduce successful investment partnerships and implement innovative projects. This report will help continue this work.

“We would also like to thank our sponsors who made this possible, Bob Berry Real Estate, Dubbo Weekender, MAAS Group, Dubbo City Council, Earth Plant Hire, Totally Work Wear, Transforce, TAFE Western, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Rhino Promotions, Rosevar Strategy and Communication, Maverick Biosciences, Green Distillation Technologies Corp,

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Crowe Horwath, Big Blue Digital, Fleet Vehicle Specialists, 123 Tix and the NSW Business Chamber.”

The report is available from www. rdaorana.org.au and the RDAO offices.

Left to right, RDA Orana staff (Christine Ward, Sarah Stanford, Nicole Payne, Felicity Taylor-Edwards and Georgia Fahey with the final report. PHOTO/SUPPLIED.

Disability survey calls for feedback PEOPLE living with permanent disability as well as their families and carers are being urged to give feedback on the kinds of information they need to hear about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) roll out.

The NDIS launched in July 2013, and is a new way of providing individualised support for eligible people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers.

WheretoResearch, an independent social research agency based in Victoria, and acting on behalf of the NDIS, has been engaged on the survey project to develop a communication strategy.

People who are currently on a disability support pension, is a family member or unpaid carer of a person with a permanent disability or a health or disability service professional are invited to participate.

Interviews will be held between January 11 to 23.

Discussions can take place face to face, over the telephone or through an online forum, via communication support options such as Auslanor computer assisted interviewing.

WheretoResearch advises all discussions will be treated as anonymous and confidential.

For more information contact WheretoResearch on 03 8648 3418 or email info@wheretoresearch.com.au

All systems go for kart event MORE than 200 competitive kart racers from around the country are expected to converge on the Lincoln County Raceway between February 5-7 for the Australian Kart Championship.

St Johns College student and Dubbo kart racer, Tyler Everingham, was the first driver to enter the event when nominations opened.

“To say that I’m extremely excited about the Australian Kart Championship coming to Dubbo is a bit of an understatement,” said Everingham.

“It’s going to be not only great for me to be able to race on my home track but it will also be really good for the sport here in the region.”

While racing on his home circuit against up to 40 of the country’s top drivers in his class will be somewhat of an advantage, Everingham believes it will also place some extra pressure on him.

“Racing on your home track can sometimes bring extra pressure but this can also be outweighed by the local knowledge.”

It will be the first time in more than

Dubbo kart racer, Tyler Everingham, eagerly anticipating the Australian Kart Championship being hosted at Dubbo’s Lincoln County Raceway in February. PHOTO SUPPLIED

a decade that a round of Australia’s highest profile karting Championship has been contested at the venue.

Next year will also mark the 21st Anniversary since a National level event was first held at the Lincoln County Raceway.

It was at the 1995 National Sprint Kart Championships in Dubbo where dual V8 Supercars Champion Marcos Ambrose and Bathurst 1000 winner Mark Winterbottom were victorious in their respective classes.

Back on the bike for Evocities SUNDAY, September 25 is the date that’s been set down for the Dubbo leg of the second Evocities Mountain Bike (MTB) Series for 2016. Following the participation of champion cyclist, Robbie McEwan in the Dubbo leg in 2015, organisers hope to repeat the event with other big names to ride alongside weekend enthusiasts.

New categories will be introduced

and the winners decided on a best five from seven, participants in every round will also receive a prize.

For a roundup of the 2015 event, there are two stories aired on SBS available on SBS OnDemand.

Other dates and locations are: • • • • • • •

Bathurst: Sunday, April 17 Albury: Sunday, June 19 Tamworth: Sunday, August 7 Wagga: Sunday, September 4 Dubbo: Sunday, September 25 Armidale: Sunday, October 30 Orange: Sunday, November 27

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#WheresRey THE Force Awakens – the latest offering in the Star Wars movie franchise – smashed both box office records and Hollywood practices by focusing on a strong female character that isn’t defined by violence or horror in her past. Rey, an intelligent and loyal woman, is winning the adoration of fans both old and new. Merchandisers Hasbro, however, seem to think that only boys and men are into Star Wars. Astonishingly, Rey failed to appear in most of the merchandising ranges, including the special Monopoly edition, an action figure set and a Lego version of the Millennium Falcon (which, if you haven’t seen the film, Rey actually pilots).

You would think Hasbro had learned their lesson after the outrage around Black Widow and Gamora earlier in 2015 but sadly it appears that’s not so. A social media campaign drew attention to the problem with the hashtag #WheresRey, but the real question is – where is half of the population in the planning minds of Hasbro?

New Year, same

obsession LAST year the TV viewing world became obsessed with a program called The Jinx, a documentary series following the life of Robert Durst. Podcast listeners became obsessed with Adnan Syed through the This American Life spin-off, Serial.

2016 appears to be continuing with the same trend, as the Netflix series Marking A Murderer, explores the trial of Steven Avery. Hundreds of would-be detectives are posting their own theories online, expressing their astonishment at police practices and becoming, well, obsessed again. True Crime is a trend for a little while longer, it would appear.

Rusty and the hoverboard THE hugely popular but wrongly named “hoverboard” recently caused Russell Crowe to part ways with Virgin Australia forever. The airline refused to allow the actor to bring his children’s hoverboards on-

board, as they are known to spontaneously burst into flame. Crowe cracked it and announced on Twitter that he would “never” fly with the airline again.

A few days later it was reported in the media that a family home in Melbourne was burned down, a result of a fire started by a hoverboard.

Most airlines refuse to carry lithium ion battery operated vehicles, but it appears Crowe wasn’t aware of this.

Record run score INDIAN schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade has undoubtedly caught the eye of many cricket talent scouts.

The 15-year-old scored 1009 runs off 323 balls on Monday, according to ABC online reports.

The previous record of 628 has stood since 1899. The young cricketer had the goal in mind before walking onto the pitch, and hopes to win some sponsorship following this feat. His father, a rickshaw driver in Mumbai, has worked hard to support him in the relatively expensive sport.

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Tony Webber Name-dropping needed to keep the masses into maxis Tony Webber is a land-locked Dubbo resident.

(Comanche: the name given to bands of native Americans, based on the southern plains and renowned for their cruelty to captives, according to wild west folklore).

T’S not officially the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, you know.

Since 2002 it’s been the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

But I didn’t hear that name once, despite the huge coverage the event received again this year.

I’m not down on the moneyed classes holding lavish sporting spectacles.

But the blanket media coverage of the rich at play does rather get a bit tiresome for those of us not thoroughly enamoured with international yachting to the extent that we want feverish coverage across every major media outlet in the land for days on end.

Yes, it’s a slow news period, and as far as a winning combination of spectacular footage that only requires lightweight commentary of the “ooo, nice boat” variety, it’s hard to resist for media of all walks. I get that.

But when was the last time you heard anyone mention it? “Good to see Wild Oats XI doing well”?

True 300,000 people reportedly lined the harbour to see the race start, but it is Sydney harbour; there’s thousands of people on the foreshores every day when

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the only spectacle on offer is little more than moored boats getting undercoated with seagull shit.

And yes, it’s one of the major open water yachting events in the world, but we don’t get rolling coverage of the polo world championships, or the Kuwaiti royals playing Twister news year’s eve.

Yet this clash of luxury super yachts more than 30 metres long is presented as if it’s a national pastime; so typically Australian you’d think they raced supermaxis in the trenches at Gallipoli.

And if the race can stand proudly on its merits as a major sporting event in which a broad Australian audience should be interested to receive updates day after day, why so coy about the “Rolex” tag?

Was it so media could present this sea-spray of corporate sponsorship largesse to those of us without a background in international yachting as just another sun-kissed sport in a dinky-di country where even a couple of ex-beach bums with the pluck to nail two surfboards together as a makeshift catamaran could mix it with the best?

Is it to tone down the images of multi-million dollar seacraft to an audience for whom there is infinitely more likelihood of them being “downsized” than ever setting foot on such a vessel, or anything remotely like it?

Perhaps we proles should at least appreciate that media outlets are still sensitive to the fact that flooding broadcasts/publications with such an opulent orgy

This clash of luxury super yachts is presented as if it’s a national pastime; so typically Australian you’d think they raced supermaxis in the trenches at Gallipoli.

of tycoons with toys may not sit entirely well with viewers subject to the economic apartheid of increasingly inequality, unaffordable housing and wage stagnation?

Though we are hardly the target market for the advertising juggernaut promoting Rolex watches, presumably the highend sponsors that swarm all over the Sydney to Hobart would appreciate their corporate goodwill being handled so delicately by their media kin.

But as well as sensitivity to market impact and advertisers’ corporate reputation, it might be nice if there was some sensitivity to how having our noses rubbed at length in the lifestyles of the rich and economically famous

undermines concepts of what really matters, and ordinary people’s satisfaction in merely making one’s way in a society where we know “lifters” look down on “leaners”.

A popular culture that increasingly worships vacuous celebrity and bombards itself with imagery of ostentatious wealth can only send a discouraging message to those struggling to make an honest living and, more concerning, incubate resentment among the many thousands more flailing beneath the poverty line.

With our society sailing into unchartered waters, this extended bird’s eye view of the economic aristocracy living it up is, for mine, a bit crass and rather cruelly unsporting.

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Facing the music Drug deaths prompt crackdown on festivals

BY JEN COWLEY ORE than 28,000 young music fans went through the gates at last weekend’s Field Day festival in Sydney, but one young woman’s near-fatal drug overdose was enough to prompt the NSW Government to throw down the gauntlet to festival organisers: clean up your act or face the music.

The 23 year old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition and has since been released, but her brush with disaster comes after three drug-related deaths at music festivals throughout the past year and according to Premier Mike Baird and his deputy and Police Minister Troy Grant, “enough is enough”.

Police charged nearly 200 people with drug offences at last weekend’s event – slightly fewer than last year – and Grant says organisers of music festivals need to step up and “have the conversation” with authorities about their duty of care to mitigate the availability of drugs at their events, or face the prospect of being shut down.

“Drugs are being brought into these events en masse and sometimes ahead of time,” says Grant. “It’s about the organisers helping mitigate the availability of drugs in venue sites ahead of the events.”

While the Police Minister says there’s no specific evidence to suggest festival organisers are abrogating their duty of care to fans, it’s more a case of having “everyone in the space” playing an active role to minimise the potentially lethal availability of illegal drugs at festivals.

“We’re going to make them accountable – if they don’t, the situation is getting that bad that we won’t have any other option than to look at regulating them and forcing them meet their responsibilities.”

Asked what measures could be taken that aren’t already in place, Grant says the focus needs to be on earlier provision of security of venue sites and more thorough screening processes.

Grant insists that, despite claims of a planned wholesale shutdown, there are no plans afoot at this stage to introduce regulation or blanket bans – it’s “just a conversation” at the moment.

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“I’ve knocked on people’s doors to tell them their kids are dead. I just don’t want that for anyone else.” – Deputy Premier and Police Minister, Troy Grant “We don’t have all the answers yet. What we’re saying is that we are putting (event organisers) on notice that they will be part of a conversation to address this and if they fail to do so, it won’t fare well for them.”

Pushed to enunciate exactly what any punitive measures might look like – a ban on festivals of a certain kind or genre – Grant is circumspect.

“Benchmarks will be put in place that they’ll have to reach – exactly what those will be we’re not sure. This is an early days debate. But they have to step up to the plate as the government does, as they taxpayer does; we are paying for the hundreds of police that have to attend these events just to stop people from doing something stupid.

Organisers are making a profit out of these things and they have an obligation and a duty of care to pull their weight.”

Given the number of people who attend these kinds of festivals across the state every year, detractors of the crack-down say

“This isn’t an issue about music festivals. It’s a society-wide issue.” – Mel Murray, music publicist. breadth and seriousness of the problem is overstated, but Grant disagrees.

“While the numbers of deaths are not significant – and that’s not downplaying it, because one death is too many – you have to look at the number of hospitalisations and interventions by paramedics and seizures (of drugs) by police – it’s catastrophically high.

“So this is a preventative thing, not just a reaction to three deaths. If the significant resources of the paramedics and police weren’t there, goodness knows what would happen.”

Grant stridently rejects the argument that the use of drugs at music festivals is nothing new and that the Government is indulging in knee-jerk wowserism.

“The difference these days,” he says, “Is the crudeness and lethalness of the drugs themselves.

“With Woodstock and festivals of that time, it was pot and LSD to a lower chemical ratio. Now, we’re talking about really crude drugs – baseline drugs mixed with battery acid, with rat poison, with some horrific mixers. That, and the ease and the volume with which people can get these drugs is accelerating into more of a problem than a generation ago.”

Grant, who is also Member for Dubbo and says he too is a fan of live music, issues an emphatic “no” when asked if any punitive measures on the Government’s part would affect smaller regional live music events and festivals.

“This isn’t a blanket issue. It sits more in the genre of the “techno” type music festivals, not usually rock concerts. There is a vast difference in the patrons and the attitude.

“This is a preventative measure to stop deaths and serious harm coming to people from a generation and an attitude and cul-

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ture that is emerging that is so cavalier.

“We’re not killing off the music scene.

It’s a case of the idiots out there spoiling it for the rest, like most things.

You can’t regulate against stupidity, unfortunately.”

The starting point, he says, is individual responsibility.

“I flagged this in an interview I did with Dubbo Weekender a couple of years ago, where I predicted this wave of drugs taking over alcohol as a problem in society.

“We’ve had these campaigns and parents talking to kids saying don’t do drugs, they’re bad for you. That’s not penetrating, not working. Kids have been brought up where they get desensitised because everything they are ex-

“I’d like to see them target the dickheads who come to these events packed to the max with drugs and are obviously there to sell the stuff.”

– “Kate”, music festival devotee posed to has a refresh or a reset button.

They don’t understand consequences.

They have no idea of the consequence being death or near-death. You can’t hit a reset button – that’s the message we somehow have to get into their head.

“It’s a challenge and it’s very hard to go forward with this, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying.”

As a former cop and now the parent of teenagers, Grant says he has a very personal stake in this issue.

“I’ve knocked on people’s doors to tell them their kids are dead. I just don’t want that for anyone else. If my kids

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do drugs its ultimately their responsibility and I accept that, but doesn’t that mean as a father I have don’t have a responsibility to try to avoid that. Now, as Deputy Premier and Police Minister, I’m making sure the Government also takes up these obligations and the festival organisers have to meet some of their own.”

Grant says he’d welcome input from community members on the issue, particularly young people.

“We don’t have all the answers. We want to hear from people and we’re happy to talk to try to find solutions.”

One young person who’s keen to share her thoughts with the Deputy Premier is Kate*, a music festival devotee in her 20s who spoke with Dubbo Weekender on the condition of anonymity.

She and her friends regularly attend the kinds of events that are firmly in the Government’s sights, and while she says she’s not a drug-taker herself, she acknowledges that illicit substances go hand-in-hand with these events.

“It’s everywhere – and the government isn’t going to stop it happening, so they’re wasting their time trying to stamp it out,” she says, but agrees that any measures that can be put in place to make it “safer” would be welcome.

Ramping up security and more stringent screening processes at music festivals would be a start.

“I’d like to see them target the dickheads who come to these events packed to the max with drugs and are obviously there to sell the stuff,” she says, adding that at a recent event she attended, she and her friends waltzed through the gates without being searched, stopped or screened in any way.

“Honestly, there wasn’t a drug dog, or a cop or even a security guard in sight.

No checks, nothing. We just showed our tickets and walked through. We could

have been carrying a backpack full of pills. We weren’t, but we could have been.”

Pressed to name some of the ways in which the festival organisers could better meet their “duty of care” to revellers, Kate says there are three practical ways the events could be made more comfortable and conceivably, as a result, safer.

“Shade, food and water,” she says simply.

“I’ve been to these things where there wasn’t one ounce of shade. And you’ve had to queue up for literally hours to get to these pissy little water fountains.

Same goes for food.

“If they were to have people walking around with water at the very least, I think it would have to help make things safer. Simple things like making sure people have access to food, water and shade – that would be a pretty sensible start.”

That said, Kate insists she’s never felt unsafe in any way at a music festival, and although she’s only in her 20s, she’s already something of a festival veteran.

For those who want to take drugs – “and they do, it’s just a fact” – Kate believes the idea of “pill testing” in mobile laboratories or “booths” makes sense.

Recently trialled throughout the UK, these “booths” allow people to have their drugs tested to reveal exactly what’s in them, the idea has been soundly dismissed as an option by the NSW government.

“We’re not going to set up a regime test to for something that’s illegal to see if it’s safe to ingest or not,” Troy Grant told the media this week. “We’re not going to condone illegal drug-taking, full stop.”

Watching the debate with interest is former Dubbo resident, Mel Murray, a music publicist and principal of PSM

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She says music promoters and festival organisers are already doing all they can to ensure the safety of their events – it’s their livelihood they’re protecting as much as their patrons.

“The last thing anyone wants is a death, or near-death at their event.

Apart from the tragedy of some family losing their kid, to put it bluntly it’s just not good advertising.”

Murray rejects the Deputy Premier’s assertion that taxpayers are footing the bill for the police presence at music festivals, saying promoters and organisers pick up the tab, making it even more important that security is effective.

“I’ve worked on countless festivals, and I can tell you the organisers are more than happy to pay to ensure their events are safe. There are months and months of planning that go into these things.

“No promoter wants to be associated with drugs – every promoter I’ve worked with goes out of their way to make sure patrons know there will be tight security and screening.”

Is there anything they could be doing that’s not already being done?

“I honestly can’t think that anything else can be done. Part of the problem is that this isn’t an issue about music festivals. It’s a society-wide issue.

“So if the government wants to get the message through, they need to have a society-wide conversation, not just put the blow-torch to music festival organisers. It’s not music festivals that make kids take drugs. They’re taking drugs at any party – in a back yard, at a friend’s place, at sporting events, at unis. You don’t see this kind of pressure being brought to bear on universities, do you?” ot her rea na e.

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Tourist trap With a name like The Rabbit Trap Hotel, Albert’s only pub may have been better placed at nearby Warren.

It’s a quirky little establishment that’s worth the drive for a coldie, a meal, a game of pool and a chat to friendly locals. LISA MINNER dropped by the pub to see what makes it, and this tiny township, so special.

BY LISA MINNER T’S been Louise Owen’s dream since she was a youngster to run the pub in the tiny town in which she was born and raised. Now, she’s the proud licensee of The Rabbit Trap Hotel in Albert, having taken the reins for the past ten months. And, according to locals, she’s doing a fine job.

Her brother Neville Owen (father of XFactor runner up in 2012, Jason) owns the pub so it’s very much a family affair.

“I’ve only just moved back since I took over the hotel, I’m living the dream,” Louise says when I visit the pub that’s so much a part of regional folklore.

Asked what drew her back to such a small and remote location as Albert, she’s quick and glowing in her praise for the local community – she can’t talk it up enough.

“It’s the people; they’ll do anything to help you. The pub is the centre of the town and there are so many different people who come through our doors from all over the place.

“The type of people we attract are caravans and grey nomads, holiday makers; the pub is pretty well known throughout Australia.”

The town of Albert is located in central west NSW, sitting in a kind of triangle between the “larger” centres of Tottenham, and just a day-trip from the “big smoke” of Dubbo.

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“We never get sick of talking about Jason; we are so proud of him and what he’s achieved.” – Louise Owen, on her nephew’s success at runner up in 2012’s X-Factor.

Now that she has the reins, Louise has some big plans for Albert. Riding on the back of the success of other small rural towns like Trundle with its Abba Festival and Bush Tucker Day, Parkes with its Elvis Festival and Tullamore with its Irish Festival, the licensee wants to start an annual event in Albert. But she’s not quite sure what it will be yet.

“We’re putting our heads together – it’s one thing I really want to see happen here; we are very capable of putting together a great annual event.”

Part of what makes the pub so wellknown is the giant rabbit trap that perches on its roof. It’s 9.5 metres wide and around three metres high and it’s certainly unique. It was constructed by local Jeff ‘Swanny’ Swan after owner Neville conceived the idea after a pretty serious bike crash five in 1995.

The accident changed his life. He found himself stranded for 11 hours with his young son Jason – whom Neville credits for saving his life – by his side.

“We were doing about 40kms per hour when a kangaroo came out of nowhere and hit us,” he recalls.

“I woke up; I don’t know how long it

was I was unconscious and I ended up in RPA, lucky to be alive.”

“I had so much support from the central west community while I was in hospital for that six week period.

“I really believed it was what got me through and helped me heal and it made me want to do something for this place.”

Neville says the accident changed his outlook and he wanted to give back to his town.

His dream of constructing the biggest rabbit trap in the world came to life in 2010 when the concept (which was kept under wraps by the designer until the unveiling), was realised.

“Swanny constructed the whole thing using only a welder, an oxy, a hammer and a grinder; he’s incredible,” Neville says.

The Rabbit Trap had always attracted its fair share of media attention but when the biggest rabbit trap in Australia was installed on the pub’s roof five years ago it attracted Chanel 7s Sunrise host, Edwina (Eddie) Bartholomew and her film crew, which over saw the installation alongside the entire population of Albert.

Neville plans to contact the Guinness book of Records to see if he can get the rabbit trap recognised as the largest in the world.

Historically, Neville says the nearby town of Dandaloo had been the district hub prior to the arrival of the railway and with Albert now in a better position, the license from Dandaloo’s Post Office Hotel was transferred to the Albert Hotel.

The hotel was built in 1931 according to Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder in February, 1931.

“The bricks for the new hotel at Albert are near completion. Over 7000 are ready for the building, but we are yet to see the carpenters arrive to erect it,” the paper noted.

In May, 1931 the Narromine News and Trance Advocate reported thus: “The Albert Hotel is going on apace, and contractor V. Job has the work well in hand. It will be completed in about seven weeks’ time and will make a great addition to the town.”

The hotel’s name change came about when a rabbit plague tore through the area. There were rabbit traps hanging off people’s trucks and it seemed a logical choice for the hotel’s new name, so the Rabbit Trap it was.

The hotel came under threat in 1998 when the former owner, a Dr McGirr and his wife, passed away.

“One of his sons rang me up and said it was an estate hotel and they were trying to sell it and it would go to a poker machine license, so I said no, I’ll definitely look at it and the next day and I bought it.”

Neville says the pub and the town had a special place in his heart because his family had been in the area so long – his father and grandfather and great grandfather and now himself and son Jason.

“I’ve put a lot of work into the pub; it was pretty run down when I got it and I plan on expanding the kitchen

Locals James and Xavier Bryant.

Karen Tummel and Margaret Scott

and building a bigger dining area very soon.”

Neville also owns the service station/ fuel business next door to the pub which he has had since 1982 and services a large area of the region.

According to Louise the population of Albert use to be a solid 11 until she and her family moved back home. With her husband and four children in tow she inadvertantly raised the population

“I’ve put a lot of work into the pub; it was pretty run down when I got it.”

– Neville Owen, owner of Albert’s famed The Rabbit Trap Hotel. to 17, then local woman Antoinette had baby Mack six months ago bringing the current total to 18.

The Rabbit Trap Hotel came before the media spotlight again a few years ago when Louise’s nephew and Neville’s son, Jason Owen, became runner up

on television talent show The X-Factor in 2012 and signed a record deal with Sony Music. Jason was mentored by former Spice Girl and television personality Mel B. The pair flew to Dubbo before hitting the road to Jason’s home towns of Narromine and Albert.

They made quite the entrance, arriving in a stretch limo outside the pub in Albert before going inside and chatting to the locals and having a cold schooner at the bar.

Louise says the publicity certainly put Albert on the map and a lot of people have come out to see Jason, but a busy schedule performing and recording doesn’t allow for too many visits at the moment.

“We never get sick of talking about Jason; we are so proud of him and what’s he’s achieved,” she says.

And his father couldn’t be prouder of his only son, either. He considers Jason to be a miracle child – an unexpected gift.

“Out of all the things I have ever done, he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

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Louise Owen (left) and patrons out the front of the Rabbit Trap.

Chef Harley Carter in the hotel's kitchen.

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PROFILE.

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Environmental guardians For the somewhat heroic role it play in our community, the team at Environmental Health Services keeps a pretty low profile but the effects of its work can be seen everywhere in the clean and safe air we breath, the water we drink, bathe or swim in, the inside of our homes, the ground we walk on and even the earth we’re buried in. Words by Yvette Aubusson-Foley and photographs by Ella McMillan.

NGO Steppat, a tall quietly spoken man, is coordinator of Environmental Health Services, Western/Far Western NSW Local Health District.

He manages a scattered team in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Broken Hill but dealing with the tricky logistics of such a vast area seems the kind of challenge, community-minded Steppat is used to.

He’s a member of the Rural Fire Service, the Army Reserves and the Australian Civil Corps for which he is also an administrator – the person who goes into a country coming out of civil unrest or war to help re-establish government.

Working by remote with the teams in Orange (Michele Singleton, a tobacco compliance officer), Bathurst (Gerard van Yzendoorn, Marnie Page and Taylor Smith) and Broken Hill (Jason Harwood and David Ferrall) is par for the course.

On a day-to-day basis, together they monitor the region’s water, legionella, tobacco, arbovirus, food, skin penetration, environmental impact statements, emergency management, housing for health in Aboriginal communities and the funeral industry.

It’s the latter that seems a surprising responsibility but one that makes practical sense.

“The decaying body itself is a source of contamination. Our body when it decomposes creates lots of toxins,” Steppat explains.

“Of late we’ve been getting lots of destitute deaths; people who die without means or with no way to pay for a funeral, or no family that can pay for the funeral, so we’re responsible for that.

“All the paperwork comes in to us. We go to the police and they do a financial check on that family and we have contract funeral directors who do that for us.”

There are varied reasons why someone might pass way in a destitute state, he says.

“Some are living alone and the family’s moved away or have found other interests or they are the sole survivor of a family, if they’ve had no kids.

“It is very sad. When you’re dealing with those sorts of things you always come away feeling very sad about the whole situation.”

Although it’s an industry possibly shrouded in reverence and a little fear, Seppat and his teams’ relationship with it, is practical and protective.

“We do inspections on mortuaries, we

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do audits; that includes our own hospital facilities, because they all have mortuaries.

“We also approve the holding of bodies. The legislation states that people can’t hold bodies for longer than five days; hospitals, aged care facilities, but sometimes because parents are overseas, or away on holiday, the family would like to hold the body until they come back, so they just put in an application to us, again because of what condition of the body might be,” Seppat explains.

“Sometimes they’re on private property and they’ll want to remove the remains to a cemetery close by or they’re leaving the state and they just want the remains to come with them.

This unusual responsibility also extends to exhumations.

“The reasons behind exhumations are also varied. Sometimes (the remains are) on private property and they’ll want to remove the remains to a cemetery close by or they’re leaving the state and they just want the remains to come with them.

“Sometimes the person might have died from a Schedule A disease, such as HIV or AIDS, or something similar which is contagious.

“In a situation like that we won’t allow them to dig it up because it could still be contagious in the ground. Some diseases don’t die because you die. So you have to be very careful with those and that’s why we get involved with that,” he says.

Seppat explains that the funeral director who does the exhumation has to submit a plan and explain the PP (personal protection) they’re going to use.

“They have to put the remains in a sealed container and take it away and put it in a new coffin or if they’re going to cremate it then deal with the ashes.”

Exhumations are not nearly as common on the job as complaints around tobacco smoke, with E-cigarettes posing a new problem for compliance.

“One of the big ones we do is sales to minors,” Seppat says of another respon-

sibility for his team.

“We train children up to buy cigarettes and if they’re sold (to children) we prosecute the sellers. We’ll frequently go to court. One of the issues is often young people are caught selling to minors, because in country areas, young people are behind counters. The owner hasn’t trained the child to not sell to minors they can be held accountable and implicated.”

According to Seppat, the legislation has just started changing.

“We do the Smoke Free Environment Act and that includes things like smoking within four metres of a public access, so that’s shopping centres, hospitals, public buildings. They can’t smoke in an outdoor dining area. We’ve just started going ‘round doing audits on premises. By and large they’re all doing really well.

“There’s been a change of late. Before, it’s been the norm for people to smoke in public areas, however, now it’s the reverse. The smokers are being shunned by all and sundry these days; by legislation, by people who go out and want to enjoy themselves without having to go home smelling like ash trays.

“I can remember when it first came out and people were not allowed to smoke in restaurants and all the restaurateurs were saying they’d go broke, but what it actually did is bring back families to restaurants because they didn’t have to worry about being subjected to second hand smoke. The pubs were exactly the same.”

Now it’s no longer an issue, he says.

“Australia did it a little bit differently by bringing in a little at a time. Places like Spain and Ireland just said “as of tomorrow, no more smoking in pubs and restaurants”, just like that.

“We also do point of sales. We look at signage and advertising because there’s legislation that covers that. The latest thing is E-cigarettes. New legislation’s been put out about not smoking in cars with children under 16 or ‘vaping’ as they call it.

“There’s a whole range of issues with that, because tobacconists can’t sell anything with nicotine in it because it’s a restricted drug, so people are buying it.

We’ve had reports of children getting sick after drinking the nicotine because it’s very toxic,” he said.

“If we just make the legislation that covers it in general we can’t go astray with that.”

Seppat says the practice isn’t legal anywhere that he’s aware of, but adds that “you can buy anything online”.

“You can see them vaping but you don’t necessarily know what’s in it.“A lot of the stuff tobacconists sell is a fruit extract or something similar, which just mimics the smoking effect. If they were doing nicotine it would have the same effect as smoking a normal cigarette including second hand smoke,” he explains.

Upholding tobacco legislation is a long way from working with chickens but that’s another of the team’s diverse responsibilities.

“We have sentinel flocks in the Macquarie Marshes and in Forbes. We contract (the work) out to locals who each have 15 birds and we bleed them. Nowadays it’s just a lancet with a bit of blotter on it and they write the chicken’s number on it, which is on their ankle band. That’s sent away to ICPMR (Institute for Clinical Pathology and Medical Research) to see if they can find if it converts to Murray Valley encephalitis or kunjin virus or something like that.

“There’s lots of water in both places most of the time. The marshes have lots of reeds and grasses, which stop wave action so there’s lots of mosquito breeding in there. They pick up disease from animals that move about. Not everything comes across to us but the nasty ones do.”

Monitoring water safety and cleanliness in both mains and private supply such as rainwater tanks, and bodies of water like the Dubbo Aquatic Centre, is a large part of Steppat’s responsibility.

“Each council is a water authority.

They have to comply with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines so we monitor councils. They have to take samples each year, which are sent to a lab in Western Sydney. We have to be careful with turn around times because it has to get there in 12 hours.

“Things can grow. Quite often for that sort of testing, we have special jars that neutralise the chlorine so it doesn’t continue to kill whatever micro organism might be in the water.”

Knowing they’re supported by legislation and are monitoring our environment on a microscopic level puts Steppat and his team on the front line of our defense against the spread of disease and a reassurance that while they keep it healthy, our communities stay the same.

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Ingo Steppat, Coordinator Environmental Health Services, Western/Far Western NSW LHD

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Long distance love Thanks to technology and a passion for photography, a New Yorker and a Narromine farmer have found love and adventure together. LISA MINNER spoke with Treva Webeck and Jolyon Lafforgue about the unusual way they found each other and their brave decision to throw caution to the wind and seize the moment.

OU might call it serendipity or just a great use of social media. Either way Narromine farmer Jolyon Lafforgue and New York designer Treva Webeck are in love and having the time of their lives between two continents.

The couple met via the popular photo sharing app, Instagram, which is unusual in itself given the app encourages people to like photos rather than strike up conversations.

As a farmer located between Narromine and Tottenham in remote regional NSW, Lafforgue’s love of photography lead him to create an Instagram account to share his day-to-day life and reach out beyond the often solitary confines of his farming world.

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“One friend said what if he’s a serial killer? But when they found out what was on our itinerary they were envious and wanted to come along, serial killer or not!” – Treva Webeck Webeck, who has most recently worked for advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi as a creative director in New York, also had an Instagram account she used to share images and videos of life in the city that never sleeps.

So how did their paths cross? According to Webeck it was a bizarre twist of fate that one morning as she was getting ready for work she noticed her black and white tights contrasted nicely with her black and white bathroom tiles.

She snapped the image and later uploaded it with a tag that read #checkers.

Around the same time on the other side of the world, Lafforgue was undoing a wine box he’d received for a Christmas gift. It had a checker board printed on the inside. Thinking it was “pretty schmik” he snapped a photo and uploaded it with the same tag; #checkers and #blackandwhite.

Soon after Webeck was looking through images Instagram had recommended for her based on similarities with her own images, when she stumbled across the Aussie farmer’s image of the checker board.

“I was lying in bed and couldn’t sleep and then I fall into that rabbit hole of endlessly flicking through Instagram photos and this black and white checker board came up,” she recalls.

“I have been pretty active with social media and I quite often comment on people’s images and have made friends that way before. I posted on Jolyon’s image, saying “I just posted a checker board a while ago too, funny we did it at the same time”.”

At this point she began to flick through Lafforgue’s Instagram account to find out more about him.

But she found only a very basic account – no photo and no location listed.

“I saw just a few images of nice rural farms and houses and I thought, this is cool – it must be somebody from down south.”

The two soon began exchanging Instagram messages and after a couple weeks, Webeck asked where exactly

Lafforgue was living, assuming he was a photographer with a weekend farm somewhere not too far away.

Although she was surprised to find he was so far away, in Australia, the pair continued their burgeoning friendship via social network Facebook’s messenger.

“What’s good about Facebook is that you can send video pretty easily so because he had not been to America before, I said I could share some videos with him from around the streets of New York City and he’d send stuff of the farm and irrigation,” Webeck recalls, laughing at how completely different their lifestyles were.

Lafforgue says that when it came time to talk face to face, the New Yorker was insistent.

“Treva said to me I don’t trust anyone; not you, not anyone and I don’t know anything about you so I need to meet you on Facetime to make sure you’re not some scammer,” he says, smiling at the memory.

“So we did and she could see I was who I said I was, and from there we began discussing the idea of a visit to the US.” Lafforgue says he was in no great hurry but after a couple of months Webeck threw down the gauntlet.

“She said she had enough text buddies and didn’t need anymore; we needed to meet up or what was it all about?”

For a couple of weeks he played out the scenario in his mind. He admits the whole thing was quite a daunting proposition, but after a particularly bad morning driving the tractor at the farm, he knocked off for the day and drove into Dubbo to the travel agency.

As luck would have it, airfares to New York were “ridiculously low” and after a quick call to Webeck, he booked the flight.

The couple says they had both kept the visit a secret from their family and friends until everything was locked in, namely Lafforgue’s passport arriving.

“When I did finally tell my friends, they were not completely surprised because they knew how I loved social media and had met friends that way before,” says Webeck. “So after dinner one night I said, “I have some news!”

“I told you guys about the farmer… well I’ve planned a 30 day trip and when he gets here we’re going to hit the road together!

“One friend said what if he’s a serial killer? But when they found out what was on our itinerary they were envious and wanted to come along, serial killer or not!”

Lafforgue spent a month planning the trip with the intention of both he and Webeck taking photos with a possible exhibition in mind. Webeck was keen to show her Aussie friend around the mid west of America in areas she thought would be of interest, given his background.

“Seeing he was a farmer from Australia, I had some friends who were farming in Kansas so what could be better than to show him how American farmers do things?” she says.

“We also went to the factory where his tractor was built. We basically looped from Pennsylvania to Ohio, Detroit,

Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, St Louis, Route 66 to Kansas, rodeos and demolition derbies and Washington DC.” Lafforgue, a novice traveller, says he was terrified about the trip.

“I had to get from Sydney to LA and then to New York – it was a big step for me. I was in shock for about 24 hours after I arrived. I’d never seen anything like it.”

But he arrived and Webeck was thrilled she wouldn’t have to go back to her friends and say the farmer had done a no-show.

Because the focus of the trip was on their combined love of photography, the potential for romance was not initially at the forefront of either of their minds.

“I’d say to Australian men in rural situations who are isolated and where depression is a major social issue – get active on social media. It’s a great way of meeting people.” – Jolyon Lafforgue Both agree this took the heat off the fact that they would be around each other 24/7.

They decided they would use the trip as an opportunity to get to know each other and see how things evolved.

“It was very easy; there was no pressure and we didn’t ruin it by going crazy with the romance side of things.”

But Lafforgue admits feelings for Webeck began to form by the second night of his visit when they were watching the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra at the Lincoln Centre, in New York.

Fast forward to the end of the trip in August 2015 and they realised they didn’t want to say goodbye. Lafforgue recalls it as having been the experience of his life.

“Sitting on the subway on the way

back to the airport was the most awful thing; knowing we were saying goodbye again until who knows when.”

Then they both finally said the words that until then had remained unspoken: I love you. Webeck left him at the airport and cried all the way back to her apartment.

In December, Webeck made the decision to come to Australia and resume the relationship, despite them both having copped a bit of flak from those who thought the arrangement might be unrealistic.

“We are just doing our thing; we don’t care if people think it’s a bit unusual.”

With Lafforgue leading the way this time, Webeck is equipped with her own Blundstone boots and is exploring the Aussie bush and embracing life on the land.

She’s tried a Lamington, she’s been crayfishing, she’s been up close and personal with a llama and a shingleback lizard, driven across a river in a 4WD and photographed a country sunrise.

And there’s plenty more left on the todo list.

The couple is also keeping friends and followers informed of their adventures via a Facebook page called Accidental Field Notes (Season 2) where they post videos and photos of their adventures in Australia.

Asked what advice they’d give to singles who might not consider themselves adventurous, Lafforgue says: “I’d say to Australian men in rural situations who are isolated and where depression is a major social issue, as is suicide, get active on social media. It’s a great way of meeting people.

“You obviously have to be a bit smart about it, but there are people out there and if you can cultivate a relationship with someone online because of your interests you have a better chance of finding someone you are compatible with.

“Take a chance.”

The couple is now planning ahead with the hope of Webeck moving to Australia in the near future.

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Stephen Lawrence Law’s toughest question leaves public with reasonable doubt Stephen Lawrence is a barrister (and former prosecutor).

HE disappearance of Allison Baden Clay in 2012, the desperate search that followed and the trial of her husband in 2014 for murder, gripped the nation. Her supporters wore yellow to court, high profile campaigners supporting them. At times it seemed domestic violence in Australia was on trial, as much as a narcissistic failed real estate agent from the western suburbs of Brisbane. Allison Baden Clay became a martyred symbol for the opposition to such violence at a time when Australians in large numbers are standing up and saying enough is enough.

The ultimate conviction for murder seemed a fitting end to a criminal trial that spoke to the nation, but also spoke of the nation.

Last month, however, the Queensland Court of Appeal brutally disrupted the narrative, showing yet again why criminal cases, with their legal technicalities and complicated facts, are often poor prisms through which to consider broader issues and causes.

Criminal trials are focused on one preeminent question: can the prosecution prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?

The three-judge bench delivered a carefully worded judgement explaining why the conviction was to be reduced from murder to manslaughter.

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“While the prosecutor didn’t allege premeditation, did that mean the jury couldn’t decide it was in fact an effort to save both his business and his mistress? Coupled with the lies and the injuries was that enough to be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of murder?

Their finding was the death might have been unintended, not the premeditated and brutal murder of which the public was convinced.

The application of the tried and tested criminal standard of proof clearly sits uncomfortably with the emotion and meaning which the death and trial had assumed.

Thousands protested in the streets and a 122,000 strong petition was created. Australian of the Year and domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty joined the campaign, declaring the court’s decision was anti-victim and had left her “gutted”.

Early this year the High Court of Australia will consider the prosecution’s application for “special leave to appeal” and write the next chapter in the story of Allison Baden Clay. The operation of the law in cases such as this is inherently social and political, even as it adheres closely to precedents and legislation.

The High Court will inevitably be seen as adding a voice to the public conversation on Australia’s relationship with domestic violence, whichever way it jumps.

Forty three year old Allison regularly walked in the mornings, but Baden Clay rang police at 7.30am on April 20, 2012 to report her “missing”.

He had texted her phone just after 6am with inquiries as to her whereabouts, claiming to have woken up wondering where she was, signing off, “love, G”. He was carefully laying a false electronic trail; he had killed her during the night and driven some 20km to hide her body in a creek.

The apparently loving husband sported deep fresh scratches down one side of his face when police arrived.

Their assumption that it would be just another routine “missing person” inquiry was quickly dispelled; much didn’t seem right about the sudden disappearance of this loving mother of three young girls.

Scores of police were soon at the house and growing suspicion was falling upon the worried husband.

His claim of “shaving cuts” was never believed. Fingernail scratches was the ultimate opinion of the doctors and Baden Clay couldn’t find a single medical expert willing to testify that the injuries were caused by a mishap with a safety razor.

His wife’s desperate last acts became Exhibit A at trial. Within hours of his lies to the 000 operator, he told his stunned in-laws, who had arrived to help in a search for their daughter (whom they unsurprisingly still believed was alive), that he wasn’t providing a police statement and that he expected they would “take her side”.

In the following days a massive search operation was mounted by police and scores of community members, without the worried husband ever taking part.

The body, when found 10 days later, provided no evidence as to the cause of death, except to exclude drowning and show that Allison was dead when she entered the water.

Her hair contained a unique collection of botanical matter, suggestive of being dragged through her own garden. Police attended the funeral, a tense affair.

Baden Clay was there, despite being the prime suspect in the eyes of police, his late wife’s family and many others.

The coffin was wired for sound; police hoped to record a last minute confession when Baden Clay was given time alone with the body. He arrived late, depriving himself of the opportunity to make a private secret plea for forgiveness.

Only the killer knew exactly what had happened, but there was a body, a motive, lies about those scratches and police also found Allison’s blood in the family car.

Baden Clay was arrested and charged with murder.

His evidence at trial was that he had woken to find his wife missing, knew

nothing of how she died and had wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

The prosecution, however, proved he was having an affair and knew his wife and mistress would come face to face at a conference on the day she disappeared. They also showed he stood to gain a million dollars in life insurance, money he desperately needed to keep his business afloat.

The jury took 22 hours to decide it was murder.

The great grandson of Lord Baden Powell (famous founder of the Scouts movement), was sentenced to life imprisonment. The façade of his life as a loving father and successful businessman was finally and completely dismantled.

Last month the three appeal judges quashed the murder conviction.

While satisfied Baden Clay had unlawfully killed his wife (the scratches, the lies and the disposal of the body were enough to see to that), they held the jury had erred in deciding he had done so with an intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm, matters essential to proving the more serious offence of murder.

Central to the decision was reasoning that the “post offence conduct” (legalese for bundling the corpse of the mother of his sleeping children into their car, unloading her into a creek and then lying about it for years, including at his trial), was equally as consistent with having killed without an intention to in fact kill, or cause grievous harm, as it was to have killed with such an intention.

Such a conclusion is not surprising, lies and like conduct to be used as evidence of guilt of a particular charge need to be unequivocal.

The judges then turned to the evidence of the affair and the financial pressures, finding that the prosecution had never alleged the killing was premeditated, or financially motivated.

This being the case those matters couldn’t assist in determining a case for murder above manslaughter.

Their ultimate conclusion was, and it’s worthy of replication in full: “There remained [in this case] a reasonable hypothesis consistent with innocence of murder: that there was a physical confrontation between the appellant and his wife in which he delivered a blow which killed her (for example, by the effects of a fall hitting her head against a hard surface) without intending to cause serious harm; and, in a state of panic and knowing that he had unlawfully killed her, he took her body to Kholo Creek in the hope that it would be washed away, while lying about the causes of the marks on his face”.

In the criminal law this is all that is needed – a reasonable doubt.

The verdict was accordingly manslaughter, or as it’s sometimes called in the cynical world of the criminal law, “mans-laughter”: the charge that applies when an unlawful killing has occurred but when an intention to kill

This photo of Gerard Baden-Clay was presented as evidence in 2014, during the trial for the murder of his wife Allison in April 2012. PHOTO: AAP IMAGE/QUEENSLAND COURTS

or cause grievous bodily harm can’t be proved.

Contrary to much reporting, Baden Clay never changed his position of denying involvement in the death; his lawyers simply took advantage of what they said was a fundamental weakness in the prosecution case for murder.

I have pondered this case since I read the judgement last year. It strikes me as both simple and hideously complex.

Judges don’t define reasonable doubt; what it means is decided by the jury in each case.

It’s the hardest question in our legal system. Much of the outrage publicly expressed has focused on the fact that Baden Clay could completely deny involvement, but then get the benefit of the doubt in relation to murder.

This aspect of the case however troubles me less than the way in which the appeal court dealt with the evidence of financial problems and the affair. While the prosecutor didn’t allege premeditation, did that mean the jury couldn’t decide it was in fact an effort to save both his business and his mistress? Coupled with the lies and the injuries was that enough to be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of murder?

Ultimately I suspect the jury didn’t accept the case made by the prosecutor at trial.

They found their own way to the conclusion that Baden Clay was a murderer. It will now be for the High Court to decide who will carry the day in deciding the fate of a man who broke both the law and his marriage vow to love and cherish – three distinguished judges of great learning, or a jury of twelve embodying the common sense of the community.

The community might be left wondering, who can best answer the law’s most difficult question?

The decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal can be read online at: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/ qld/QCA/2015/265.html

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Greg Smart An uppercut for shopping on Boxing Day N a case of poor luck rather than poor management, I ended up at Westfield Hornsby on Boxing Day. Our satellite navigation unit decided to give up as we bounced around Sydney during the Christmas break. Not that we needed reminding, but this electronic failure highlighted the nightmare of Sydney roads and traffic. It also meant purchasing a replacement at short notice.

I’m averse to going anywhere near a shopping mall, due to the surplus of humanity and the nonsensical sales hype – come hither drivel such as “live large” and “dreams start here”. The prospect of going into a large mall on the busiest sale day of the year with all the associated sensory overload was not one I was going to enjoy.

And I was right.

The car park was the typical labyrinthine arrangement with cars corralled into parking spaces that bear little resemblance to the size of an actual car. Drivers looking for a parking spot stalked people walking towards a parked car with keys and shopping bags in hand, inching their car slowly behind the walker in the vain hope of a miracle parking place.

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“Surely the retailers can’t base their business model on the false milestone of Boxing Day forever?

After consulting the mall directory, we discovered the electronics retailer we were seeking was at the rear of the uppermost floor – three levels above where we entered the mall.

Being a suburban mall, in the past it would have been closed on Boxing Day. The trading laws, only recently changed

to allow Boxing Day shopping outside the Sydney CBD, were hotly debated on Sydney radio stations in the lead up to the biggest sale day of the retail year.

And people were certainly taking advantage of living in the most exciting time to be alive – they were shopping their brains out.

The electronics retailer was packed; shoppers near shoulder-to-shoulder in every aisle, all searching for the retail equivalent of a pot of gold or a unicorn.

I have never seen so many people in a shop at the one time. The closet thing I could think of was the time I got caught in a mass scramble to leave a vantage point after the Sydney New Years Eve fireworks, which was admittedly louder and nowhere near as orderly.

This strikes me as a bizarre state of affairs. Is this the ideal model of consumerism and all that people aspire to?

Jostling for a bargain on a day that has arbitrarily been declared as the ultimate shopping day of the year because it is the day after Christmas?

I agree that Christmas is lovely. It is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, when everyone has a break from work. The giving and receiving of gifts is part of that.

The whole pre-Christmas and postChristmas consumer frenzy is what’s difficult to understand. Yes, people are going on annual leave and some shops will be closed. Some people will be travelling to see loved ones; others will be having family guests.

But this is all predicated on the world stopping on December 25, resulting in shopkeepers’ stock suddenly becoming cheaper the next day – then it can be sold at discounted prices.

I wouldn’t like to have paid full “recommended” retail price for a new navigation unit on Christmas Eve, but many people did.

The hype needed to sell on Boxing Day is one of the few remaining strategies

available to bricks-and-mortar shops.

Shopping malls and their marquee tenants adversely affect main street shops due to the sheer pulling power and foot traffic outmuscling their smaller rivals.

But malls can only sell the sizzle rather than the steak for so long.

While the Australian Retailers Association boasted the Boxing Day sales exceeded the forecast $2.3 billion in sales, surely the retailers can’t base their business model on the false milestone of Boxing Day forever?

It is therefore easy to see why online shopping is so popular. Here are some personal examples.

Buying groceries online and having them home delivered saves the misery of going to the supermarket and being subjected to marketing tactics such as the milk down the back of the store to encourage impulse buying on the way through. Our groceries are delivered to our kitchen bench first thing on a Saturday morning, which saves wasting precious weekend time at the mall. Mind

you, my wife, who does the online shopping, reports numerous ploys to promote impulse buying on the website.

Fortunately she is less susceptible in the calmness of her own home, but that is a whole other PhD thesis.

I can buy a new release CD from the US at $10 cheaper than a local music store, including delivery.

I recently bought a genuine factory replacement part for my car on eBay for $50 less than the local dealer quoted, and delivery was free.

So how did I go getting the new satellite navigation unit?

I had browsed the manufacturer’s and the shop’s website the previous evening, compared the different models and prices, to settle on the one we wanted.

Not seeing the model I wanted on display I grabbed the first customer service “team member” that appeared available for a nanosecond.

I showed him the model I wanted on my phone; he checked they had it in stock. They did, I paid, I left. Job done.

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John Ryan Tax reform should give punters their two cents’ worth

BY JOHN RYAN JOURNALIST

’M no economist but I do know this – more people are working longer hours than ever and yet are struggling more.

The general populace and many of our politicians have been fed some myths about economics, which is borne out by the observation that the wealthiest in the western world are getting more obscenely rich with each passing second, while governments buckle under their burdens.

The people who can pay the big money to influence public policy get their way, and taxpayers end up copping it.

Our treasurer states that Australia doesn’t have a revenue problem, but rather a spending problem. That’s fine, and there’s so much waste in public spending it’s not funny, but it shouldn’t mean that as a nation we give up on the billions of dollars of tax not being paid each year by multinational corporations.

It shouldn’t mean we don’t look at the billions lost to government coffers while allowing the nation’s wealthiest people to squirrel huge amounts away in superannuation rorts – that’s not what the superannuation scheme was designed for.

And how about taxing financial transactions so the biggest and most profitable businesses are forced to pay something for the pleasure of taking our money?

These three options alone would probably put the nation back into surplus in a relatively short period of time, yet what’s good for the nation isn’t necessarily good for the people calling the shots.

We should not simply roll over and let the allegedly preferred option of increasing the GST to 15 per cent just happen – the GST hammers PAYE taxpayers and the lowest income classes unmercifully, yet lets big business escape paying its dues.

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“Under the Two Cent Tax all the regressive and employment-sapping taxes could be scrapped if everyone paid two cents from every dollar they spent.

Our current tax system is so unnecessarily complex it’s created an army of bureaucrats to administer it, and a class of accountants who are needed to translate it into layman’s terms for the laymen. That alone makes me suspicious of the tax system as being good only for those who invented it, who are using it as a wealth transference system.

If this was just a wild conspiracy claim, Australia’s wealthiest people wouldn’t be having it so much better than ever, with everyone else left wondering how to pay basic bills.

We need to have an open and publicly transparent debate about every single viable option when it comes to re-

forming the national tax system, and that should include schemes such as the Two Cent Tax. According to its designer, accountant Derek Smith, the Two Cent Tax removes the high taxes to reduce prices – with these reduced prices your dollar buys $1.40 of goods and services.

Smith says all the regressive and employment-sapping taxes could be scrapped if everyone paid two cents from every dollar they spent.

“If tax comes off gross pay and business, prices reduce and your current take-home pay will buy 40 percent more goods and services, equivalent to a 40 per cent pay rise with no tax deduction, at no cost to your employer and the government,” Smith says.

“Everyone benefits, particularly those on low incomes and retirees. Everyone, including multinationals and foreign owned companies will fund government by paying a two cent tax per dollar on all spending at reduced prices,” he claims.

Smith believes Australia’s current taxation system increases the cost of employment and processing of all goods and services, making Australia uncompetitive. This means we import ever more goods and services – that in turn, he says, sees our wealth and jobs exported, increasing the squeeze.

It’s sad to see how resource rich we are and how little, if any, the magnificent mining boom helped the majority at any personal level. The mining boom benefitted the big end of town, often in profits that didn’t seem to gather much tax moss on the way out of our country.

Public debate in these days of concentrated media ownership centres on the same few issues and the same few positions; you have to be either/or, left or right, and many people feel constrained from discussing things outside those

narrow parameters even though they feel their arguments to be correct.

I don’t know for certain that a Two Cent Tax would be a good thing or not, but just because the idea is rubbished doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be comprehensively modelled.

Proponents say the Two Cent Tax is applied to the sale price at each change of ownership of property, good and services and is the only tax on wages – there are no exemptions or thresholds – that should make things much simpler.

The tax would apply to margins on speculative paper transactions, all financial market transactions and foreign currency loans or trading with the tax on foreign payments, when dispersed, taxed in Australian currency and the Two Cent Tax on foreign payments and receipts will be levied at the point of entry or exit from Australia.

This sounds like a taxation system I can understand and the only reason people make up rules too complex for lay people to understand is so they can profit from interpreting those rules or profit from them.

US economist Robert Reich has a great illustrated video doing the internet rounds which he uses to show what he claims are the three great myths about taxation which have become so entrenched that people treat them as gospel, thus letting the wealth elite get away with murder, figuratively speaking. These are those three myths, according to Reich: “Myth number one: That job creators are CEOs, corporations and the rich, whose taxes must be low in order to induce them to create more jobs. Rubbish.

The real job creators are the vast middle-class and poor whose spending induces businesses to create jobs.

“Myth number two: The critical choice

is between free market or government.

Baloney. The free market doesn’t exist in nature; it’s created by government by legislators, administrative agencies and courts and it’s enforced by government. All the ongoing decisions about how the market is organised, what gets patented and patent protection and for how long, who can declare bankruptcy, what contracts are fraudulent. Insider trading, how much market power is excessive… all these decisions depend on government.

“Myth number three: We should worry most about the size of government.

Wrong. We should worry about who government is for when big money from giant corporations and Wall Street inundate our politics all decisions relating to who’s taxed, number one and how government is organised number two, become biased toward those at the top.

Right now the game is rigged, and it can only become unrigged if you know the truth.”

Here in Australia, we slavishly follow all the worst excesses of America culture, so it’s time people became aware we shouldn’t be debating whether or not the GST is raised to 15 per cent. We should have a government that is fair dinkum about independently modelling every potential tax system and working out which one will best serve the interests of the overwhelming majority of Australians.

I for one would enjoy a 40 per cent pay rise this year, and if it comes at the expense of Google, eBay and Rupert Murdoch along with other wealthy tax avoiders, I’ll dedicate my Dom Perignon toast to them – that’ll be the champagne with the Two Per Cent Tax tag hanging off it.

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Are we losing the fine art of critical thinking?

VER the past few months and particularly over the Christmas break, we have seen a number of incidents, ranging from questionable to thoroughly disappointing, involving representatives from all three levels of government.

It started me thinking. One of the great facets of a modern, free democracy is that any one of us can be Prime Minister, Premier or Mayor. There is no birth-right or entitlement to leadership in our nation. The downside to our modern, free democracy is that any of us can be Prime Minister, Premier or councillor without any skills, qualifications or aptitude for the job. The skills to perform well in an election are somewhat different to the skills required to be an effective leader. In fact some may argue the skills are mutually exclusive. The skills required to appeal to the masses to attract a vote may be the opposite to those required when it comes to making decisions that are not necessarily popular but necessary for good government. Often leaders need to make decisions that don’t take people where they want to go but where they need to go. There is a subtle difference.

So what are the skills needed to be a good leader? With Year 12 students across the nation having recently completed the HSC and now choosing the next step in their lives, there is a lot of talk about intelligence – based on the four magic numbers in an ATAR. I have a minor issue with the definition of intelligence. Much of what I see in the modern HSC I would not call intelligence. I would call it memory recollection. I’m not sure what a technical definition of intelligence is but being able to remember a number of facts and then regurgitate them at will is, in my opinion, questionable as a sign of intelligence.

Once upon a time I could recall phone numbers of all of my key suppliers and clients and pick up a phone and call them without picking up a phone book.

But today, with phone numbers and every other fact in the known universe sitting in the palm of our hand, the skill

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of remembering facts is becoming less relevant. Why waste brainpower on remembering facts that can be just as quickly – and more accurately – recalled with a garden variety smartphone? I remember running into Yvonne Adele at a conference a couple of years ago.

Yvonne created the Ms Megabyte persona in the mid-90s and was a columnist for a number of popular magazines and on television. Her entire premise was that people had limited knowledge in relation to computers and she would answer IT related issues from people that would send in questions to her. She was very successful with the concept. When I bumped into her, I asked her what happened to Ms Megabyte. She quite simply explained that a little thing called the Internet killed her off. Why bother sending questions in to a columnist and waiting for the next edition of the magazine to be published when you can have your answer in 28 seconds? The same applies to memorisation – why bother remembering facts and figures when the Internet is always at hand – literally?

Should intelligence then be defined as the ability to solve problems? I remember sitting a variety of IQ tests as a child. The questions seemed relatively easy – but totally irrelevant. Spot the sequence in a series of numbers. Explain the actions needed to go from shape 1 to shape 2. I can’t remember ever needing to spot which number comes next in the real world. Critical thinking seems to be a lost art and it can lead to superior problem solving but I don’t know of a simple test for critical thinking abilities.

Perhaps intelligence should be measured on creative ability. Who can come up with the most innovative solution to a specific problem? But then creativity goes deeper than that. It has been famously said that it is not the answer that wins you a Nobel Prize – it is the question. If you can ask the right question – and then solve that – that can make a real difference to the world. How do you measure THAT in the HSC? Perhaps the real answer is that intelligence can be defined in a range of ways dependent on the situation. You

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may describe someone as an “athlete� or “fit� but it isn’t universal. Chris Martin played 71 Test matches for New Zealand taking 233 Test wickets so you would describe him as an athlete. He even managed 14 catches. But he is generally regarded as the worst batsman in the history of test cricket with a total of 123 runs at an average of 2.36. Most of our third grade cricketers in Dubbo would be better with the willow in their hand. The point is that we accept specialisation in sport and accept that people can be incredibly successful in one sporting endeavour but it doesn’t translate to all sports. Intelligence should be the same. We should accept that people can be incredibly talented using their brains in one field – even if that field is not one generally accepted as an ‘intelligent’ field.

City folk who sit in traffic for three hours a day and shuffle paper when they get to work might consider farmers who grow our food to be below their intelligence level but I guarantee most degree holding employees sitting in offices

in Sydney would be all at sea if they had to run a farm for a year.

Which all comes back to our politicians. NSW Premier Mike Baird, one of our more successful politicians from recent years, was recently quoted as saying that his HSC results were average at best.

We would generally say that we want a Premier who is intelligent but if we define intelligence as high HSC results, then our Premier has failed that test.

Which comes to my real point. The real skills to be a successful politician and leader are not measured in an exam at the end of Year 12.

The real measure is one of transparency; common-sense; communication; decision-making and being in touch with our society – plus so much more.

I am not sure we ever know what we are going to get when we elect a leader but it doesn’t take too long to find out if we have elected people that we think are good leaders. Whether we call them intelligent or not is an entirely different story.

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Sally Bryant

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Weekender regular Sally Bryant was born with her nose in a book and if no book is available, she finds herself reading Cornflakes packets, road signs and instruction manuals for microwaves. All that information has to go somewhere...

In my book, was it Mark Twain who said‌ ELL, that went quickly, didn’t it? One minute I was fluffing around buying Christmas presents and avoiding being given the job of making a Christmas pudding. Nekminnit? It’s all over and the only thing remaining from the whole Yuletide break is an almighty credit card bill and the remains of my ham.

And what a ham it is. Delectable to be sure and I’m slowly and surely making my way through it. Ham sandwiches, ham on toast for breakfast, little slivers of ham for a lazy snack. Ham, glorious ham... But quite a bit of it still in the ‘fridge, I think I may have over-catered.

I’m starting to look like a ham.

As I write, we are still nominally in the silly season. Well, I am. It’s only the first week of January and as far as I’m concerned, that’s still almost school holidays. And that attitude has been reinforced this year by the fact that I worked all over Christmas and New Year (cue: violins). So it’s all much of a muchness to me. I waft into the office each day in my summery resort gear, float around doing minimal work and then head home to the ranch. I suppose I’m going to have to start taking this year seriously. At some point.

However in the midst of all this conviviality, we have also experienced the phenomenon of New Years Eve, and that comes with its own baggage. Like resolutions and so forth. Resolutions like healthy eating and reducing the intake of things like ham. If you do resolutions, that is. Which I don’t.

There’s been a lot of forensic discussion in recent months about New Year’s Resolutions, something I’d like to share with you.

Like the post I saw on social media just before Christmas: “Family, a full moon, and add alcohol. What could pos-

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sibly go wrong?�

Well, I reckon New Year’s resolutions have the same sort of built-in disaster mechanism. Let’s face it, it’s like choosing the craziest time of the year to make fundamental changes to the way you run your life. You choose a time when you are already over-committed on every level – socially, financially, emotionally... and you decide to make some biiiig changes. And, to really top the concept off, you do this all on New Year’s Eve, when you’re in your cups and quite likely to over-share the idea with friends and family. You may even go so far as to make grandiose statements about all the things you’re putting into place in the New Year. You may actually boast about your achievements, in advance as it were. You might even be a little bit cocky about it all.

And then, on New Year’s Day, it will all start filtering back to you, through the fog. You’ll remember the undertakings to get fit and lose weight and give up all your favourite foibles, your most delightful failings, your personal crutches. And you’ll know that you have painted yourself into a corner and that you really do have to make some effort

to follow through on those undertakings. And you will, if you are anything at all like me, feel ever so slightly resentful of everyone who knows you had planned this massive life change. None of which actually sounds that appealing any more. Not on New Year’s Day, with a hangover. And a bad attitude. Dammit.

I’m not pooh-poohing the idea of changing your life. No, no, no, not in the least. But I reckon in this, as in all things, we must be strategic. I have a few golden rules and they all involve doing simple stuff with a minimum of fuss and very little fanfare.

I’m all for using the New Year to mark a change in your life. It’s smart. If at some point in the future you want to look back on your life and be vastly selfcongratulatory, then it is jolly handy to be able to remember the actual date when you became this massively pure person.

Say, f’r’instance, if one was to give up smoking? Well, it’s probably a good thing to choose a date that you can remember, so that at some point in the future you will be able to note that as a line in the sand, the moment when it all changed. But as a New Year’s Reso-

lution? Not so much. For all the reasons listed, best avoided. Do it on the downlow, that’s my tip.

There’s a neatness to the process of making life changes at the changing of the year. But for my money, the really satisfactory changes we can make in our lives are less about huge leaps and more about changing the angle of perspective by a couple of degrees.

So this year, the sorts of changes I have planned are about tiny little adjustments to life.

Like having a more mindful attitude to the way I do things. So instead of hammering through life just doing things because I’ve always done them, approaching situations the same way that I always have done, I’m making a concerted effort to think about why I’m doing stuff. It’s not about NOT doing things, but more about questioning WHY I’m doing it and then analysing if that’s still what I want to do.

So, it’s like thinking about what I want to achieve out of a situation and consciously changing what I do, what my approach is, how I handle things, to try and get a better result. In a way, stepping back from the situation and being a little more strategic about what I want to do. More thinking, less reflex action.

Because someone wise once said that if you keep on doing things the same way you have always done them, and you expect a different result, then you’re deluded. Or barking mad. Or something.

Trust me; it was as inspirational as all get out.

Not that I want a different result in everything. Just some things. So that’s just some things I need to change. I guess the wisdom is going to lie in knowing which bits to change.

If I still smoked, this would be a timely moment for a reflective dhurrie.

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New year, new leadership potential

APPY New Year! It’s the time of year when, stuffed from our Christmas feasts and relaxed from social gatherings, we take stock of the year that has passed and set resolutions for the year ahead.

We all know the usual personal resolutions – we’ll run more, read more, relax more and eat less – and many of us take time out to consider our business resolutions.

What actions or changes can we dedicate ourselves to in 2016 to elevate our own leadership and offer more to our industry, staff, community and region?

Mahatma Ghandi is quoted as saying “in a gentle way, you can shake the world”. Each day there are individuals around the Orana making change and innovating for a better future. These small and gentle “shakes” can have huge influence and outcomes for the region.

With this in mind, I’ve asked some familiar faces from a range of industries to share their leadership resolutions for the year.

They are, of course, also new faces on the Regional Development Australia Orana Committee, although they speak on behalf of their business/industry.

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I resolve to…work hard to continue to put Regional NSW on the national and world stage: Matt Fuller “It might sound clichéd, but our region and its people achieve amazing things every day almost routinely, and continually prove that they can perform

on the world stage” says the General Manager of Taronga Western Plains Zoo. “I have been incredibly proud of the zoo team’s achievements in 2015 and their efforts to create history in a conservation and commercial context.

“Our region’s potential is certainly being closely watched by a number of individuals and markets, which is exciting. It’s now up to all of us to continue to promote the opportunities and the enormous capacity of our people to those that want to become our future partners.”

I resolve to…lend my experience in leadership and management to give back to the community and agriculture sector, and better engage with government to make sure my community gets the most out of these exciting times: Tracy McIntyre Tracy has run agricultural enterprises and is a committee member of the Narromine Economic Development Group. On top of this, she has more than 15 years’ experience training and assessing managers from a wide range of organisations, private and public, regional and metropolitan. Tracy says: “This is an exciting time for the region, and particularly those in the agriculture sector. This year I would really like to dedicate my skills and experience to benefit others and would encourage other business

leaders to do the same for their local areas or industries.”

I resolve to… be metacognitive about my decisions. That is, be able to explain not only my decision but the thinking I have done behind the decision: Ann-Marie Furney Ann-Marie is committed to ensuring that rural people enjoy equal access to education and to finding innovative ways to foster this access.

This year, she’s focused on making the most of every opportunity by “being crew, not a passenger in life”.

She believes Thomas Edison is a great example of someone who lived by this philosophy.

“He was thrown out of school at 12, but knew deep down inside himself that he was smart. He decided he should keep doing what he was really good at, rather than be defined by what he had been stopped from doing.

What was he good at? Working hard, trying things again and again with little tweaks and not allowing frustration to change his direction. In his lifetime he patented 1093 inventions including, of course, the light bulb.

He trusted his own ideas and made sure when he had a new idea he followed through. We and the region have and will benefit from adopting the same determination and purpose that Edison demonstrated.”

I resolve to…listen more.

To listen is to learn and understand, without which there can be no improvement, no development and no chance to make a difference: Peter Debus “Every New Year, the turning of the calendar is an opportunity for some major rethinking” says the PrincipleFocus Director. “PrincipleFocus is all about ensuring our regional communities are vibrant and prosperous.

I resolve to take time out each day to appreciate the fortunate circumstances we have in regional Australia and remind others of the same. We hope that by increasing education programs throughout the region, farmers and business owners will be influenced to holistically improve their businesses. Listening will be key to our assisting realise the potential of people, the business systems, the farm property or business brand. In doing so, each business prospers, as will our region.

“As for me, I resolve to continue to work to enabling an environment of innovation, positivity and passion within the region, which will allow individuals to meet their resolutions.

I hope that others work to support the resolutions and I would urge everyone to consider what business and leadership resolutions are for 2016. Together, I have no doubt we can achieve great things.”

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF

Joyce ready to replace Truss at Nats helm BARNABY Joyce is preparing to throw his hat into the ring to lead the Nationals.

Warren Truss is weighing up his future in federal parliament ahead of the next election and could soon announce his retirement.

“It’s a job I can do, but I’m not in a rush,” Mr Joyce, the deputy leader, told Fairfax Media on Thursday.

Deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop noted that whoever leads the Nationals would also be the deputy prime minister.

“Barnaby is the deputy leader (of the Nationals) and is doing a very fine job,” she told ABC radio.

“But the question of the leadership of the National Party, given that it brings with it the deputy prime ministership, is obviously a significant matter for the National Party to determine.”

Bishop described Mr Truss as a very dear friend and good colleague, and said he should be allowed to make a decision before a debate begins about his successor.

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ACCC asks Dick Smith

receiver for answers THE consumer watchdog is speaking with the receivers at Dick Smith to find out how the electronics retailer’s collapse will affect customers.

Receiver Ferrier Hodgson has said it will not honour gift cards or refund deposits on goods, prompting the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to ask for more detail.

“The ACCC is currently making enquiries of the receivers about how they will be dealing with consumer issues arising,” the watchdog said in a statement on Wednesday.

Independent senator Nick Xenophon called on the corporate watchdog to urgently investigate the collapse and requested a parliamentary inquiry into whether the Australian Securities and Investments Commission missed warning signs.

“The corporate watchdog ASIC needs to explain to Australians how this great Australian company went into receivership with seemingly little warning,” Senator Xenophon said.

“We also need to know whether our corporate watchdog has in fact been

asleep on the front porch while Dick Smith Holdings unravelled.”

Dick Smith, which employees about 3,330 people across 393 stores in Australia and New Zealand, first warned in October its full year profit could fall as much as 15 per cent.

It stepped up discounting and advertising to boost sales but the slump continued into November, resulting in the company dumping its revised profit forecast just a few weeks later.

The retailer then launched a pre-Christmas firesale to clear unwanted stock that cost it about $60 million in writedowns, pinning its hopes on crucial holiday period sales, but sales remained worse than expected and the company’s shares were placed in a trading halt on Monday.

It went into receivership on Tuesday, with a syndicate of lenders including National Australia Bank and HSBC appointing Ferrier Hodgson with the aim of salvaging value.

Senator Xenophon demanded private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners, which floated the company for $520 million in 2013 shortly after buying it for $94 million, appear before any parliamentary inquiry.

What brokers and business valuers really see – is your business saleable?

OU’VE worked hard and been in business for over 15 years. You go in and see your accountant and announce that it’s time to sell the business.

“How much are you looking for?” they ask.

“Oh, $1,200,000 plus stock,’’ you reply. ‘’But it’s only worth $300,000 at best, and don’t forget you may have to pay capital gains tax. I’m not even sure it’s saleable in its current state?’’

All of sudden, after the shock at such a suggestion, you realise that retirement will need to be postponed for years. You wonder why it is that you are only finding this out now? Is there anything you can do about it and, if so, over what timeframe?

So, here are some things that business valuers and brokers look for when not only determining your business valuation but also whether it is saleable.

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1. Would you invest in your business?

THE first thing you should do is have a look at your business from an outsider’s perspective. Your accountant or business advisor could be a good sounding board, or perhaps if you really want to know, ask a business broker or business valuer and get a solid, well-informed opinion.

Would you really pay what you are asking for? Would you

be confident that the business would make a return in excess of 30 per cent given the risk involved?

Is it a business on the way up or on the way down? Evidence of small business growth is usually key. Businesses that keep growing tend to fetch higher prices.

Businesses that are showing decreasing revenues and profitability usually reveal much higher risk and therefore lower sales prices.

List down all the positive things your business has.

These could be: z Strong history of solid profits; z Loyal customers; z Longevity of staff; z Niche market or competitive advantage; z Good technology and up-todate equipment.

2. Reduce investor risk THOSE who are willing to pay the monies you are after will be more likely to pay higher profit multiples if their risk is reduced.

In addition to Point 1, they will look for: z Little owner reliance (can the business run by itself and will customers stay?); z Willingness by you the vendor to stay on for a period of six months to say two years (usually with a market salary); z Employment contracts (these can have reasonable restraint of

trade clauses but you need your solicitor to review these); z Restraint of trade clause in the sale contract for the vendor; z Strong cash flow as evidenced by budget versus actual and a business plan that contains a cash flow forecast; z Robust management accounting software systems with meaningful monthly reporting.

3. What future does the business really have?

WHAT is your industry currently experiencing? Does it have a positive outlook or is it threatened by technology or by some behemoth that could come in and crush your small business?

Most small business accountants will subscribe to industry research reports such as IbisWorld. Ask them for help in determining whether your business would be attractive given the current environment.

Devise a plan to address any concerns that a would-be purchaser might raise with the current business and industry outlook.

4. How much work is needed to business renovate?

AS you would when buying a house, ask yourself if your business is run down? Whilst it’s always good to dress up your business just prior to sale, the reality

“It is an iconic Australian company and clearly it has been let down by a whole range of factors,” he told reporters in Adelaide.

“But if Dick Smith is going to collapse on itself because the numbers just didn’t stack up and there appears to have been some creative accountingthat is well within the rules, then maybe the rules need to be changed.”

He said it was also time to “put the blowtorch” to private equity companies like Anchorage to closely examine their tactics.

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Hoverboarders urged to charge with care HOVERBOARD owners are being urged to charge with caution after a faulty model exploded and burned down a Victorian home.

The NSW government has warned self-balancing scooter riders to only use chargers that came with their product, and never leave the toys charging unattended.

“Devices can overheat if they are overcharged and non-compliant devices may ignite if overcharged,” Innovation Minister Victor Dominello said this week.

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That’s how you run your business every day, and the same should apply when you’re selling your business.

If the premises are leased (or if you own the property), offer an attractive lease term with

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Have customer and supplier contracts (where possible) tied up for long periods just prior to sale.

Ensure your financial figures stack up and agree to tax returns and business activity statements.

Show cash flow forecasts that reveal solid evidence of adequate working capital.

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BY KATE WRIGHT F there is one thing you can do this year to improve your health, it’s jumping on the green smoothie bandwagon.

More than some hipster fad, the green smoothie movement is a deliciously convenient way to fast-track your way to “five a day” – vegetables should make up the bulk of your green smoothies.

This is a great, simple green smoothie to have for breakfast or post-workout recovery. It’s

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currently my favourite, and one I enjoy every weekday morning after my 5.30am morning Crossfit session.

What makes it so great? It contains banana, which is a fast-digesting source of natural sugar to help restore blood sugar and glycogen after a workout; strawberries, which are a great source of antioxidants; kale and baby spinach, both of which contain decent amounts of iron, magnesium, manganese and Vitamins A and K – all great for oxygenating the body, helping normalise blood sugar levels. Banana and spinach are also great sources of potassium and help maintain bone health (as does Vitamin K,

actually), which is especially important as you get older and if you’re working out regularly.

While it tastes delicious and sweet enough, the small portion of fruit in this green smoothie also helps minimise your overall sugar consumption.

This green smoothie also includes added protein to assist with recovery, muscle repair, sustenance and energy. I use 180 Natural Protein Superfood because it is, by far, the most natural form of protein I’ve come across. You couldn’t even call it a “protein supplement” because it is real food and it doesn’t contain anything that supplements real food. It also tastes really good!

Banana, strawberry, spinach and kale smoothie Ingredients: • 1/2 frozen banana • 2 frozen strawberries • 1 handful baby spinach • 1 handful kale leaves (stems removed) • 1 scoop 180 Natural Protein Superfood in coconut • 1 cup coconut water (or cold water) Method: 1. Place banana in the bottom of the blender or cup. If using a Nutri Bullet or similar, then top with strawberries, baby spinach, kale and 180 Natural Protein Superfood.

2. Add coconut water.

3. Blend until smooth.

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Govt rejects suggestion of $30 pap smears HEALTH Minister Sussan Ley (pictured) has slammed claims the removal of bulk-billing incentive payments for pathology services will leave women paying $30 for a pap smear.

Pathologists have warned of potentially fatal consequences if women are forced to fork out $30 for the cervical cancer screening test.

They say the cost will need to be passed on for all pathology tests, insisting previous government cuts mean laboratories will be unable to absorb the costs if the government goes ahead with its plan to scrap the payments from July 1.

Labor has vowed to block the

measures in the Senate with opposition health spokeswoman Catherine King calling on the government to allow debate on the issue, amid concerns the measure could be bundled up

with other Medicare regulations, making it harder to defeat.

Ms Ley’s office hit back on Wednesday, insisting the removal of the incentive payment was separate to the Medicare rebate paid for procedures like pap smears.

It argues stock exchangelisted pathology companies are concerned about the impact on shareholders, not patients.

“Medicare is not designed to be a guaranteed bankable revenue for corporations, nor is a taxpayer-funded payment like this provided to cross-subsidise other costs of doing business for pathology companies,” a spokesperson said.

The health minister has previously conceded “some may be worse off” under the changes.

Ms King says the government should have negotiated with the pathology sector to ensure bulk billing was protected.

Any barrier to accessing pap smears would have health consequences, she added.

“They introduce a very big blunt instrument, no warning, no negotiation with the sector,” she said.

Labor made cuts to pathology when in government, but Ms King said those savings were made in consultation with the sector and some were redirected to bulk billing incentives.

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Complacency blamed for NSW fire deaths

Some males still don’t get it: Liberal MP A FEMALE Liberal MP has spoken out about the behaviour of some of her male colleagues, saying they just don’t get it when it comes to respecting women.

Sharman Stone’s comments come after Jamie Briggs’ resignation from the frontbench after acting inappropriately towards a female diplomat while on an overseas trip.

They also follow Immigration Minister Peter Dutton labelling Samantha Maiden, political editor for New Corp’s Sunday papers, a “mad f***ing witch� in a text he accidentally sent her about a column critical of Mr Briggs. “I think the interesting activities of the last number of weeks demonstrate that some of our male colleagues still don’t get it in terms of treating all women with respect,�

Ms Stone told ABC radio on Tuesday.

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“It is just an example of how we’ve still got a way to go, in all parties... to ensure there is the greatest of respect paid in parliament as an example to the broader community.�

The Victorian backbencher, who backs quotas for women, made the remarks while pushing for an all female Senate ticket in her state for the next federal election.

“In Victoria we’ve got this opportunity... to set in place for the long term... not just a one off, but for the longer term, a process that’s going to bring women forward,� she said.

Labor insists Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull needs to investigate how a photo of the female diplomat who complained about Mr Briggs after a night in a Hong Kong bar was made public.

Mr Turnbull acknowledged on Monday night the publishing of the leaked picture could deter victims of sexual harassment from coming forward.

But Acting Opposition Leader Penny Wong says his statement doesn’t go far enough, demanding the prime minister investigate who received the photo and provided it to the media.

Senator Wong reiterated her call for Prime Minister Turnbull to front the media to an-

COMPLACENCY is being blamed for a rise in the number of accidental house fires and deaths in NSW last year.

More than 4000 homes were burnt and 17 people died in blazes across the state in 2015, including four deaths in December.

This year is already off to a bad start with more than 50 house fires since the new year began, Fire and Rescue NSW Assistant Commissioner Mark Whybro says. “Every day firefighters attend home fires that could have been prevented with a few simple steps and precautions,� he said. “Sadly this includes fires where people have been killed or seriously injured.�

Accidental deaths in fires were up five in 2015 compared to the previous year.

The figures highlight the need for working smoke alarms and a practised home escape plan. “The problem is complacency – people assume it will never happen to them,� Whybro said. “But I can assure you it can.

These figures speak for themselves.�

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swer questions about the photograph and subsequent text mix-up by Dutton. “I think it is a disappointing display of weakness by a prime minister, who I know has always consistently advocated for women to be treated appropriately,� she said.

Turnbull needs to explain how Dutton’s actions fit within ministerial standards. “I don’t think it’s an unreasonable proposition to say if you’ve got a minister doing these things, you’ve accepted that he’s going to continue in the ministry, for you to explain to Australians what you think about the behaviour,� Senator Wong said.

She also wants the Prime Minister to answer whether or not Briggs will stand in his South Australian seat at the next election and if he has his support.

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This stunning sunset shot was taken by young Brewarrina photographer, Burra Mac, who says he enjoys taking photos to show people who are not familiar with the outback what his country is all about. He particularly likes photographing sunsets, and says the unique colours and cloud formations of the outback make for beautiful views. "Taking photos is just a hobby for me, but I'll be framing some of the good ones to put up on the wall when I go to uni so I"m not sitting there fretting for home - I just have to look at the photos." Weekender featured some of Burra's work last year, putting out a call for help to buy the teenager a camera of his own. "Thanks to that article, Nancy and Lindsey Shanahan gave me their camera and I'm grateful for that. Their daughter was my science teacher for six years, but sadly we lost her early this year." Apart from taking photos, Burra says joining the NSW Rural Fire Service was the best thing he's ever done.

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BY KATE WHITING F learning to cook healthy, wholesome meals is number one on your New Year’s resolutions list, then help is at hand in the form of Donna Hay. Hay, whose bestselling cookbooks are famously filled with crisp, mouth-watering images, has just published The New Easy, which comes with the promise of “simple meal ideas that are big on flavour but low on fuss”.

The mum-of-two has managed to incorporate “all the superfood ingredients” – like quinoa, chia seeds and kale – into her recipes, which are split into ‘Weeknights’ and ‘Weekends’, so they’re perfect for those who are hoping to get back on the low-calorie wagon after indulging at Christmas.

“Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of overindulging, so there’s no need to beat yourself up about it,” says 45-year-old Hay, who lost three dress sizes by switching to healthy eating and an exercise regime that includes

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running and stand-up paddle boarding.

“I’m all about balance though – I know that if I’ve enjoyed quite a lot of great food and drink over the festive period, then I need to balance it out a bit in the New Year, with a few extra kilometres on my run or a few more salads and meat-free days.

“I don’t believe in extreme diets or cutting things out completely – just simply enjoying a great range of food that’s fresh, light and packed with vegetables and nutritious foods.”

As a busy working mum, Hay knows how tough it can be to cook from scratch during the week, so she’s used “lots of great time-saving tricks” in the new cookbook.

“A lot of the sweets are made with a dough or batter you can make in a food processor, or cakes you can make using a simple batter in just one bowl,” she says. “My food-processor carrot cake has become one of my go-to desserts.

“In my recipes for weeknights and casual weekends, I’ve used clever store

cupboard ingredients, like store-bought puff pastry to make gorgeous tomato tarts, or caramelised onion relish in a super-easy marinade for lamb.

“There are lots of easy pastas with new flavours and a delicious chicken curry that you can leave to bake in the oven – just really easy but delicious meals.”

Hay’s foodie career began as a writer and food stylist when she was 19. By 25, she’d become food editor for Marie Claire, and in 2001, she launched Donna Hay magazine. Another decade on and she’d landed her first TV series and launched a cookware range, which she developed with Royal Doulton.

She’s just opened a pop-up shop in Sydney selling her homewares, filming is under way for a new show, and Hay has plans for another cookbook later in 2016.

All these demands on her time have been the driving force “to create cookbooks and recipes that are more about spending time with your family and not

your kitchen stove”.

But exercise is also an extremely important element in her daily routine.

“No matter how busy I am, I always try to make sure I still find time for exercise. Most mornings or evenings I go for a run – it really helps me relax, destress and focus on the things I need,” she says.

But when she has time, Hay enjoys nothing better than cooking a relaxed meal for close friends at home, as long as it involves a little of her favourite guilty pleasure...

“I enjoy cooking their favourite dishes for them, and taking the time to all sit down together, preferably outdoors, to chat, share the meal and a few drinks.

My perfect meal would usually also involve ice-cream in any form – it’s like happiness in a bowl!”

Tempted? Try some of Hay’s delicious, easy meals for yourself...

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GOAT’S CHEESE FRITTATA WITH ROCKET GREMOLATA (Serves 4) * 8 eggs * 250ml single cream * 250ml milk * 80g finely grated Parmesan * Sea salt and cracked black pepper * 200g soft goat’s cheese or goat’s curd * 2tsp lemon thyme leaves * For the rocket gremolata: * 90g rocket leaves, shredded * 20g flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped * 1 heaped tbsp finely grated lemon zest * 1 generous tbsp extra virgin olive oil To prepare Preheat oven to 180C. To make the rocket gremolata, place the rocket, parsley, lemon zest and oil in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

Place the eggs, cream, milk, parmesan, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour into a 1.5L ovenproof dish. Top the frittata with spoonfuls of goat’s cheese and sprinkle with the thyme.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the frittata is almost set.

Remove from the oven and stand for five minutes. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve with the gremolata.

SHERRY-ROASTED LAMB (Serves 6-8) * 16 sprigs thyme * 16 sprigs oregano * 1 x 2.2kg lamb leg, trimmed * Sea salt and cracked black pepper * 500ml sweet sherry * 2 generous tbsp apple cider vinegar * 250ml beef stock * 2 heaped tbsp brown sugar * 1tsp juniper berries * 12 cloves garlic, skin on * 8 shallots, peeled To prepare Preheat oven to 200C. Tie the thyme and oregano around the lamb using kitchen string and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place the sherry, vinegar, stock, sugar, juniper, garlic and shallots in a baking dish and top with the lamb.

Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the lamb is golden.

Turn, cook for a further 20 minutes, turn again and cook for a final 20 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked to your liking.

Remove the lamb from the baking dish, cover and set aside. Skim the fat from the surface of the pan juices and discard. Slice the lamb and spoon over some of the pan juices to serve.

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FOOD PROCESSOR CARROT CAKE (Serves 10-12) * 400g carrots, peeled and roughly chopped * 120g pecans * 175g brown sugar * 110g caster sugar * 225g plain flour * 1tsp baking powder * 1tsp bicarbonate of soda * 2tsp ground cinnamon * 125ml vegetable oil * 70g plain yoghurt * 2 eggs * 2tsp vanilla extract * For the cream cheese frosting: * 250g cream cheese, softened * 50g fresh ricotta * 55g icing sugar * 1 generous tbsp lemon juice * 1tsp vanilla bean paste To prepare Preheat oven to 160C. Place the carrot and pecans in a food processor and process until finely chopped.

Add both the sugars, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, oil, yoghurt, eggs and vanilla, and pulse in short bursts until combined. Pour the mixture into a 22cm round springform cake tin lined with nonstick baking paper and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until just cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in the tin.

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Dive in to a regular pool care routine ITH the arrival of summer, with its longer and warmer days, we find ourselves looking to ways of keeping cool. Those who have a pool at home will know how important it is to keep it looking its best for the swimming season.

Pool maintenance during the swimming season is imperative, not only for the health and safety of those using the pool, but also the longevity of your pool equipment. You can ensure this by following some routine steps.

Pool water needs daily maintenance through chlorination, filtration and cleaning, and advances in technology over the years have enabled a more “user friendly” approach to such maintenance.

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“Pool covers are a great way to prevent increased evaporation from your pool and to save on water costs.

During the swimming season, your pool’s requirement for chlorine increases, not only for bacteria free water, but also to combat the extremes of heat, UV and other contaminates that can cause pool water to not look its best. While keeping a recommended level of chlorine in any pool is important, pool vol-

ume, surface and location can all have an effect on individual requirements.

The average backyard pool is approximately 50,000 litres in volume and requires a minimum of eight hours’ filtration daily at this time of the year. If your pool has a salt chlorinator converting salt to chlorine, your pool should have enough chlorine available daily at eight hours, to keep an adequate level of chlorine in the water – between the levels of 2-4 on a test kit. Given temperature changes in summer are frequent, your pool may need an added dose of granular, liquid or tablet form chlorine to boost levels from extra heat and UV and extra bather use.

Other levels that need to maintained are PH and alkalinity. These enable swimmer comfort to be attained and also are important in protecting valuable pool equipment from wear and tear.

The PH of your pool water should be between 7.3 and 7.6 and your alkalinity between 100 and 150. Both can be measured with a home or in-store test and recommendations can be made to restore levels that have been measured outside these parameters.

Cleaning of the pool surface should be a regular routine to keep pool water clean and clear. Automatic cleaners enable reliable cleaning of the pool surface or alternatively manual cleaners can also remove debris such as leaves,

dirt and dust.

With the higher temperatures at this time of the year, as mentioned, your pool requires higher levels of chlorine.

Given that UV releases chlorine from your pool, products such as stabiliser, which acts as a sunscreen for pool water, help to retain chlorine in the water, therefore saving you time and money in added chlorinating products.

Pool covers are a great way to prevent increased evaporation from your pool and to save on water costs. Chlorine levels are also likely to remain higher with a cover and water temperature may also increase. A pool cover is also handy if your backyard has trees with falling leaves and can also reduce other contaminates from entering the pool.

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5 tips for adding a bedroom

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The most obvious place to put an extra bedroom is upstairs, and/or with all the others, and sometimes it’s possible to use the space you already have. For example, if the main bedroom spans the front of the house, you may be able to divide it in two, as long as each room has a window. This may not be as satisfactory as adding space, but it can work well if your home is big enough and you’re on a limited budget. When you come to sell, remember that couples and sharers will probably be looking for good-sized double bedrooms, while families may be happier to have more, smaller bedrooms, if it means one for each child.

Unless you have to sacrifice a bedroom to accommodate the staircase up to the loft, a better option may be converting the loft into a bedroom (or bedrooms). If you can also fit a bathroom or shower room up there, and built-in storage, you’ve created the perfect suite.

The best loft conversions boast a dormer window across almost the entire width of the house, although not all homes can have this because of planning restrictions. Ideally, the line of the roof should also be altered from sloping to ‘straight’ (viewed from the front or back) so that what was air above the roof becomes room, giving you the most usable space.

Creating a downstairs bedroom, and preferably a bathroom or shower room next to it, can work, providing your home’s layout is suitable.

Ground-floor extensions are usually used to add kitchen, dining and living space, but they can include bedrooms. A two-storey extension may be better because you can create extra living space downstairs and bedrooms upstairs, and it should be cheaper than doing both a ground-floor extension and a loft conversion. However, you might not get planning permission for a two-storey extension, whereas ground-floor extensions and loft conversions can often be done without planning, assuming your home has standard permitted development rights.

Another way to add a bedroom is converting your garage. If the garage is mostly used for storage and the stuff can be stored elsewhere, the garage could be more useful and valuable as a bedroom, as long as it’s converted properly and sympathetically. You could even put a bedroom on top of the garage, as long as there’s space to build above it and for a new corridor on the first floor.

Cellar conversions are popular now, especially in expensive urban areas where it’s hard to add space elsewhere. For most of us, converting our cellar won’t mean creating the type of underground ‘palaces’ that make the headlines, but even modest cellar conversions can be expensive to do, not least because they have to be tanked and usually involve underpinning. Cellar bedrooms aren’t generally the lightest, brightest spaces, but creating one is often preferable to moving home.

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HOW-TO TIP MDF (Medium-density fibreboard) tends to have a ‘furry’ surface, so you often need to sand it to get the best finish.

Apply a coat or two of MDF or wood primer or primer/ undercoat and when that’s completely dry, sand with fine sandpaper (120 grit) to get a smooth finish, then lightly wipe clean with wellrung-out cloths – liquid can cause MDF to swell. When dry, continue to paint as normal.

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High ceilings are a fantastic feature and can enable you to create an extra room by adding a mezzanine level, something that can be useful day-to-day and add value to your home. A mezzanine is an internal balcony or platform overlooking the space below, and can be put to all sorts of uses.

They’re typically used as a den, home office, studio, spare room, bed platform or play area in a child’s room – bed platforms are also popular in highceilinged studio apartments. However, there are lots of practical considerations. So that you can stand up comfortably in both the mezzanine and the space underneath it, the room should have a ceiling height of around 4.2m (13ft 9in) or more, unless it’s a small child’s room.

Whatever you use the mezzanine for, you’ll need something to enclose it. A balustrade or half-height wall are popular choices because you still get a feeling of spaciousness, although you lose privacy. You’ll also need a staircase up to the mezzanine. Ladder-style ones are usually fine for kids, but not ideal for adults, while spiral staircases save space. If there’s room for a conventional staircase, you may be able to incorporate more than just storage under it, such as a built-in home office, or a toilet or wet room.

One thing you don’t want to do without is good soundproofing, as this could affect your enjoyment of both the mezzanine level and the room below.

And don’t forget clever lighting.

Depending on where and how tall the room’s windows are, the mezzanine could lack daylight, so you may want bright artificial lights that can be operated from both levels of the room.

Using an architect to design the mezzanine is a good idea, because they should know how to make the most of the space and may come up with ideas you haven’t thought of. The architect should also be able to advise you on whether you need the services of a structural engineer. For smaller projects, a builder may be happy to design and construct the mezzanine for you, or build it to a design you’ve made yourself. Costs for a mezzanine level vary hugely depending on what’s involved, but compared to most types of building work, a mezzanine is a quick and inexpensive way to add a room.

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Attenborough’s reef encounter

BY SARAH MARSHALL XPLODING in the darkness, thousands of astral flecks dance and sparkle, forming brilliant clusters like galaxies in the night sky. Alien shapes float past me as I hang weightlessly, freed temporarily from the constraints of gravity and suspended above a world which I struggle to identify as my own.

Only when I hoist my head out of the salty seawater and fill my lungs with air do I finally return to reality.

Above, stars beam brightly from another universe but just metres below, in a liquid underworld, there’s an even more extraordinary spectacle to behold.

I’m lucky enough to be witnessing coral spawning, a mass reproduction which happens only once a year around the time of a full moon.

Guided by torchlight, I’m snorkelling along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where millions of coral polyps are simultaneously releasing egg and sperm bundles in what resembles an underwater meteor shower.

Eventually they will rise to the surface and fertilise, then sink to the ocean floor to become part of the largest natural structure on Earth.

Measuring 2600km long, made up of 3000 coral reefs and hosting more than 1600 species of fish, the Great Barrier Reef is, according to naturalist Sir David Attenborough, “one of nature’s greatest wonders”.

The wildlife enthusiast first dived here in 1957, and almost 60 years later he’s completed a three-part TV series, produced with BBC. Travelling on board 56m research vessel Alucia and using a Triton submersible, he took part in the deepest dives ever attempted on the Barrier Reef.

During a three-week filming schedule, he visited Lizard Island, a remote, granite continental island 33km off the Queensland coast, where I’m fortunate enough to be experiencing the remarkable coral spawning.

After a 50-minute flight from Cairns in a Cessna light aircraft, stingray-shaped Lizard and neighbouring smaller islands (part of the Lizard Island Group) come into view, with turquoise ribbons fringing each land mass. From above, it’s easy to identify the damage wreaked by two cyclones in 2014 and 2015, when almost 85 per cent of vegetation was lost.

Following a major refurbishment, the island’s only hotel, the upscale Lizard Island Resort, reopened last June, allowing tourists the opportunity to explore this protected National Park.

To get my bearings, I hike to the island’s highest point, Cook’s Look, famously scaled by explorer Captain James Cook in 1770, as he searched for a safe passage through the surrounding shoals.

I set off on the three-hour round trip at 6am to escape the searing heat, making my way through a mangrove swamp and scrambling across steep boulders sprouting kapok trees between crevices.

Yellow-spotted monitors – who inspired Captain Cook’s choice of name for the island – skulk timidly into the shade, as trilling, yellow-bellied sunbirds compete with the constantly whistling wind, while flitting through wispy fronds of purple kangaroo grass.

Excavated shell middens indicate Lizard’s first visitors came here more than 3000 years ago, when young Dingaal Aboriginal males would learn survival skills during a rite of passage. Surveying the terrain, I imagine it would be extremely challenging to make a living on this rocky, weather-beaten land.

From 360m above sea level, I try to pick out Lizard’s 24 white sand beaches, seeping into the South Pacific Ocean and the Coral

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Sea. The resort can arrange trips to the pristine outer reef, where dive sites include Cod Hole and the ominous sounding Snake Pit, although these are not daily. In fact, anyone wanting to scuba dive should plan to stay for at least three or four nights, to allow rest periods before and after flights.

Short on time, my boyfriend and I use a motorised dinghy boat to explore the island’s shallow fringing reefs and go snorkelling.

“People say, ‘What is the most magical thing you saw in your life; the most magical moment?’,” says Sir Attenborough in the first episode of his new Great Barrier Reef programme.

“I always say, the first time I put on a mask and went below the surface and moved in three dimensions with just the flick of my fin.”

Those words resonate with me as I immerse myself in another awesome world, where time is quickly forgotten as minutes slip easily into hours.

Breathing through a snorkel, I hover above a garden of furled, stony rose petals and clusters of tangled branches. Clown fish peer through the waving, rubbery fronds of anemones and giant clams, some as big as a suitcase, gape open, revealing their colourful treasures.

But damage caused by successive cyclones is obvious; calcified coral skeletons litter the seabed and remains of much larger corals are signs of a once healthy fringing reef.

Over time, they will grow back, but it could take up to a decade. Yet even in its damaged state, it’s still an astounding place.

The alarming deterioration of coral reefs is a worldwide concern, with various theories proposed for the rapid decline. In search of answers, I head to The Lizard Island Research Station, one of the world’s leading on-reef research facilities. Lizard Island Resort arranges regular tours to the station, for $65 per person, with money donated directly to the facility.

Set up in 1973 with support from the Australian Museum, the station originally consisted of six academics camping on a beach in army tents. Now it accommodates 350 researchers every year, whose work focuses on the health of the Reef and ways it could be better managed.

TV crews, including Attenborough’s team, also come here to film; recently a BBC crew were gathering footage for a nature documentary about oceans, due to air in a couple of years.

I’m guided around the centre by Jamie McWilliam, a Scottish PHD student conducting research into sounds transmitted underwater.

“In the last 30 years, there has been a 50 per cent decrease in coral,” he tells me gravely.

Climate change, and subsequent rising water temperature, is one of the key causes of coral bleaching, while fertiliser run-off from the land is also highlighted as a killer.

One of the main threats to the Great Barrier Reef is the crown-of-thorns starfish, a parasite ballooning in numbers due to disruption of the delicate marine ecosystems.

Jamie is confident though that with care and attention, the beauty of the Reef can be saved.

David Attenborough has an equally positive outlook. As he says: “It would be untruthful and unnecessarily sensationalist to say, ‘Oh yes, it’s all ruined since I was there last time’.

“The beauty is so profound and deep, and the wonders to see are so sensational that even if they have diminished, it’s just one of the most wonderful places in the world.” Mangrove Beach, one of 24 beaches on Lizard Island

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The Great Barrier Reef. PHOTOS: PA PHOTO/TOURISM AUSTRALIA; SARAH MARSHALL; RENATO GRANIERI; DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES.

The mouth of a giant clam, Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough.

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Fuel for thought A long weekend, a motorbike and a “five million star hotel” – does it get any better than this? Not according to PHIL LALOR. WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: PHIL LALOR

HE Castlereagh Highway between Mudgee and Lithgow is an absolute pleasure to ride on a motorbike – a stretch of bitumen that snakes its way through picturesque valleys and skirts along rivulets and creeks and the more significant Lake Windamere.

About 80kms from Mudgee is the town of Capertee, which is not only where I planned to turn off for my destination – Glen Davis. I stopped to give the “Tiger” another drink, knowing I’d be spending my Saturday pootling around.

Glen Davis offers a glimpse of a bygone era in so many ways. Stunning sheer golden yellow sandstone cliffs, interspersed with weathered browns and greys. An area of geological and historical significance.

Being the long weekend there were a few other vehicles, however courtesy and respect were evident. After about 26kms, with the majority of the bitumen smooth and fast flowing, the road from Capertee to Glen Davis turns to gravel, which had deteriorated a little after recent rain and was chopped up in places.

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“As the afternoon turns to night, I light the fire and the mesmerising flicker of the flame draws me in – thinking of nothing and nothing really to think of. Does it get any better than this?

As you wind your way down into the Capertee Valley and inch closer to Glen Davis, the view remains spectacular – the sandstone cliffs to the right cascade down to deep brown paddocks or green pastures and fat cattle. To the left, the cliffs give a stunningly breath-taking vista. A little more time than expected prepping the Tiger earlier in the day meant I was arriving later than anticipated, however the sinking sun playing on the sandstone cliffs was spectacular, and more than compensated for the late departure.

As you near Glen Davis and another crossing over the Capertee River, a single chimney stands resolute in the centre of a paddock – a silent sentinel, a motionless guard to a place steeped in history, a salute to an industrial past.

The Glen Davis Boutique Hotel sits in all its Art Deco glory as you head towards the town camping area. Big iron gates reinforce the message that this is for “pre-booked guests only”. Once owned by the Marist Brothers and used as a retreat, the Glen Davis Boutique Hotel is once again welcoming guests… as long as you pre-book.

Visitors are welcome at the camping area, which has toilets, hot water and showers thanks to the great work of the Glen Davis community; the toilets are clean and the water is hot and there are sheltered cooking areas are dotted throughout the park. Level and shaded spots abound for those looking for “five million star accommodation”.

Several other campers are already set up in the part when I arrive – a middle aged couple in a Skoda Wagon appear content and comfortable and they both offer a wave and a nod of the head as I slowly idle past. Across the perennial creek bed a rather large affair is in place – several marquees, many tents and a large truck have been assembled.

I idle down the slight hill. The triple of the Tiger offering a comforting sound.

I select a site to call home for the next two nights.

The Tiger has behaved perfectly and over the course of the day’s ride, the pre-trip farkles have proved worthwhile. The new SW Motech footpegs proved wide and comfortable and a new Arai XD4 Explore helmet cossetted my melon. While this is only a short ride, the Arai has proved a worthy investment - cool with great ventilation, comfortable and light and providing great vision through the pinlock ready visor.

The SW Motech footpegs are comfortable, stable and well made, providing a place for my feet, as well as additional leverage area for the “stand up” riding on the dirt roads into Glen Davis.

With the tent sorted it’s time to start thinking about the essential camping item. What night in under the stars is complete without a campfire?

As I scout around for firewood, I unearth brick foundations – a reminder of days past. I reflect on the ride down into the valley and think of the effort and toil expended by men and women, not so long ago, to secure fuel for a nation.

Camping doesn’t have to mean going without. The days of living on cans of baked beans and two minute noodles have been and gone, and the selection available for today’s adventurer is as vast as the Capertee Valley is wide.

A little research prior to the ride saw Happy Camper Gourmet meals make their way into the panniers. Tonight's delight is Nachos. Dessert is Two Fruits and the wine selection is a superb bottle of 2013 Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Ninth Island.

With dessert finished off and the washing up done, it’s time to settle in with a nice red and watch the telly… sorry, fire.

There’s something sublimely peaceful, restful and restorative about watching the flickering flames of a fire, surrounded by the tranquillity of the Australian bush; the intoxicating aroma of burning eucalypt wood; the pop, crackle and fizz of burning timber, the sound of wind rushing through tree leaves… And then it’s broken by the hum of a generator.

The big show up the hill fires up its electricity source.

Time for some more red.

The end of another great day, a day when a clock means little, a day whose activities are governed by the sun, the time it comes up and the time it goes down – all the better for spending it on a motorbike. I fall asleep to the recalled magnificence of the view of sunlight illuminating the golden sandstone cliffs and changing them to a rosy hue as the sun sank lower and disappeared.

The following morning is shrouded in fog. The night’s slumber is pierced by the occasional laugh of a nearby hyena (read: intoxicated female) but the still

morning is shrouded with fog. Breakfast is oats made with a banana and honey flavoured Up and Go. Jed's Coffee bags deliver the daily caffeine fix. The Tiger Triple burbles to life. Time for some Adventure.

A quick visit to the Glen Davis Community Centre and a chat with the lovely and very spritely 80 year old volunteer points me in the right direction to the ruins and the other camping areas around Glen Davis. Access to the other camping areas is via a road through private property. Entering the national park the road surface immediately changes to a black almost coal-like substance with a kerosene-like smell.

As I ride on towards the camp ground, the road slides down to another river crossing, this time a causeway with water running across it. The surface of the causeway is concrete, the water running slowly. Approaches on each side are slightly rutted and washed out but the Tiger climbs out the other side with ease. I ‘round a bend and the view opens, bordered on one side by the omnipresent sandstone cliffs and with the clear, cool flowing Capertee River on the other. It’s obviously a popular location – caravans, camper trailers, tents, swags and campervans abound. People are preparing for walks, riding mountain bikes and simply sitting enjoying the serenity. They’re all smiling.

After exploring the tracks and areas within the National Park, I spend some time refreshing my slow speed riding skills, making adjustments to levers, practising non ABS assisted stops in the dirt, using my weight and position on the bike to assist in slow speed turns, refining gear changes while standing up on the pegs, and above all remembering how great it is to be on a bike in the Australian Bush.

The road takes me back to Glen Davis

and I begin to explore further the remnants of what once was a glorious town.

The plans show a town with designated areas for recreation, commercial and retail activities and housing. Following the decision by the government of the day to no longer subsidise, or support the Glen Davis works, 'a clearing sale' was held with buildings – industrial and residential sold to be broken up and transported across the country. Industrial machinery of a wide variety fell under the auctioneer's hammer, moved on from Glen Davis to service other needs.

“Other motorcyclists pass in the opposite direction, returning a wave or a nod…these people too have smiles on their faces, knowing a motorcycle indeed moves the soul.

As I ride around Glen Davis I pass paddocks where cattle grow fat, where people enjoyed their long weekend and where two young kids ride their hearts out on mini motorbikes. I offer a wave and the courtesy and acknowledgement is returned.

Back to the campground and a slightly cool breeze descends on the valley as the sun sinks lower in the western sky.

Another Happy Camper Gourmet meal, along with some childhood favourites - Deb mashed potato and surprise peas, is on the menu along with the Ninth Island Pinot Noir.

As the afternoon turns to night I light the fire and the mesmerising flicker of the flame draws me in – thinking of nothing and nothing really to think of.

Does it get any better than this? I get

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up to put more wood on the fire and my night is shattered – my trusty double plugger has a blow out with one of the straps breaking. A pair of thongs is a handy piece of kit – lightweight, great for showers, minimal space required – so another pair will definitely be on the order list.

The sky is full of twinkling bright lights. With the last of the wood turned to ash, the glowing red orange coals provide a warmth both physically and psychologically – the diminishing glow and warmth of the coals the only clue that time is marching on.

Bright sunshine glints off the front discs of Tiger as another day dawns bright and sunny. As I pack, there’s a hint hesitation. Packing up means returning to a life less inspiring, the humdrum of 9 to 5, the routine of daily work. The positive is that this routine provides the capital for adventure experiences like Glen Davis.

The ride back along the Castlereagh Highway is uneventful, other than the increased volume of traffic, the evidence of a long weekend. The occasional Highway Patrol sighting ensures speed limits are strictly observed, and extra care is taken riding through shadows, where ice may have formed, but the Tiger tracks straight and true.

The many adventures shared with the bike create a bond between the machine and me. Other motorcyclists pass in the opposite direction, returning a wave or a nod.

And just like the two kids riding their mini bikes in the open paddock, these people too have smiles on their faces, knowing a motorcycle indeed moves the soul.

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The Force Awakens is “handsomely crafted”

Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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The new instalment of Star Wars is so popular it’s pushing other movies off the screen, but is it worth it? DAMON SMITH reviews.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (M, 135 mins) Sci-Fi/Action/ Adventure/Fantasy. Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker. Director: JJ Abrams.

GIVE the people what they want, but little else.

Director JJ Abrams, who defied the Do Not Resuscitate order on Star Trek and reanimated that wheezing intergalactic saga, atones for George Lucas’ cardinal sin of Episode I: The Phantom Menace with a rollicking and unabashedly old-fashioned battle beyond the stars that should shatter box office records rather than fans’ sky-high dreams.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the sincerest form of flattery of Lucas and his original galaxy far, far away that has inspired religious fervour since the heady summer of 1977.

Episode VII busily reconstitutes elements from the first trilogy as a giddy 135-minute showdown between the light and dark sides of the Force approximately 30 years after the tumultuous events of Return Of The Jedi.

Verbal references and visual nods to earlier chapters abound: the thrum of duelling lightsabres, the beeps of deadpanning droids, the slow and steady countdown to interplanetary doom by hulking superweapon.

It’s the greatest hits of Star Wars, lovingly and slickly repackaged with an impressive cast of fresh-faced newcomers and wizened old hands, swish digital effects and John Williams’ grandiose orchestral score.

The gossamer-thin storyline is hand-me-down and some of the plot holes large enough for a four-legged AT-AT combat walker, but rejoice padawan hope-

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

fuls, rejoice: the Force is palpable in Episode VII and can only get stronger in subsequent films.

The Rebel Alliance’s hardfought victory at the Battle of Endor is a fading memory.

The First Order has risen from the ashes of the Galactic Empire, under the yoke of snarling Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) and his unpredictable protege, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) spearheads the rebellion, which includes fearless X-wing starfighter pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac).

Outrageous misfortune brings together self-doubting heroes and villains, including self-sufficient scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley) from the desert planet Jakku, First Order stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and a cute

rolling BB-8 droid hardwired with killer comic timing.

Their fates conveniently entwine with wisecracking smuggler and scoundrel Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Wookiee sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), prophetic canteen owner Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o), ruthless First Order base leader General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) and the mechanised Morecambe and Wiser: C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker).

“The galaxy is counting on us,” growls Han. Star Wars: The Force Awakens panders shamelessly to the intergalactic faithful, striking a delightfully pleasing balance between adrenaline-pumping thrills, laconic humour and soap opera histrionics.

Ridley and Boyega make a sizeable impact amidst the cacophonous sound and merchandising fury, capturing the vulnerability and anguish of conflicted characters haunted by murky pasts.

Ford has lost none of his bounder’s roughly hewn, twinkly-eyed charm, delivering droll one-liners with consummate ease.

Director Abrams shepherds his handsomely crafted behemoth through every comfortingly predictable turn with aplomb.

“Chewie... we’re home,” grins Han as he is reunited with the ramshackle Millennium Falcon early in the film.

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“Tuesdays With Morrie” a latest is one to enjoy and

BY KATE WHITING THE BOOKCASE

● BOOK OF THE WEEK The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom is published in hardback by Sphere.

SOME people strive for greatness in their lives, others want fame and fortune, while some simply aim to touch lives. Francisco “Frankie” Presto did all three in his life.

The seventh novel from Mitch Albom, the author behind Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet In Heaven and For One More Day, follows Presto - a gifted guitarist with the ability to change lives - from the moment he was born in a church during the Spanish War. Raised by a sardine factory owner and taught to play by a blind music teacher known as El Maestro, Presto is sent to America when he is nine, with his only possession an old guitar and six magical strings, which turn blue whenever he changes the course of someone’s life.

Like many of Albom’s previous books, the dominant themes in The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto are death and spirituality, and with Music as the story’s narrator, the novel begins with the musician’s death, following Presto as he reaches great heights in the US, before disappearing into oblivion. The author beautifully weaves Presto’s influence and impact into the musical landscape of the 20th century, as stars such as Hank Williams, Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett, Ingrid Michaelson, Darlene Love and more recall their fictional encounters with the guitarist.

The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto will make you laugh, cry (possibly several times) and touch you in various ways, and while at times it may appear schmaltzy and unbelievably predictable, this moving story is one to enjoy and savour.

8/10 (Review by Shereen Low)

● FICTION The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre is

published in hardback.

THE Great Swindle should come with the same warnings as Lemaitre’s previous books: if you’re faint of heart, this is not for you. However, if you can endure, the rewards will be great.

This novel, winner of the 2013 Prix Goncourt (France’s highest literary prize), is ostensibly far from his previous crime novels, but it shares the complexity of character and richness of story he’s become known for.

The story is played out in post-First World War France, though begins shortly before 1918. As the war comes to a close, two soldiers unwittingly discover, in a final battle, that their lieutenant Pradelle has murdered two of his company - and attempted to cover it up by pushing one witness into a deep pit where he nearly suffocates, before being saved at the last minute by another soldier.

Bound together by this moment, the story follows their own ‘great swindle’ in a gratifying and complex novel.

8/10 (Review by Emma Herdman) The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende is published in hardback.

ISABEL ALLENDE is well known for her wondrous storytelling and ornate descriptions when she became a global phenomenon with her first novel in 1982, The House of Spirits. We feel glimmers of this in her latest novel, The Japanese Lover, however I was a little disappointed to discover large passages of description and sometimes-stiff dialogue.

Nevertheless, there is a heart-warming story at the core and Allende takes the reader on a journey of forbidden romance and deep, meaningful friendships.

The story has all the makings of a poignant historical novel. Irina Bazili and Alma Belasco cross paths in Lark House Nursing home where Irina is a care worker and Alma is a resident, with the assistance of Alma’s grandson, Seth.

Irina gives herself the task of discovering Alma’s mysterious past and her love affair with Ichimei Fukuda.

This beautiful romance is slowly revealed through flashbacks and letters, while at the same time; Seth and Alma’s love begins to flourish. Allende cleverly shifts the narrative tone between past and present as the many setbacks of Ichimei and Alma’s romance are exposed, framed by a backdrop of political unrest.

It’s a touching novel, however, it fails to really get off the ground, as I feel Allende does rather more ‘telling’ than ‘showing’.

6/10 (Review by Heather Doughty) The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks is published in hardback.

KING DAVID’S life was long and bloody: whether defeating Goliath, evading deranged King Saul, or fiercely consolidating his power once crowned, he is never far from gore-soaked battles or backstabbing politics. In her new novelisation of his life, Pulitzer-winning Geraldine Brooks does not flinch in depicting everything from mutilation to massacre to horrific rape - raw Old Testament with a dash of Game Of Thrones.

Initially the book is a thrilling surprise, early years of war and wives recounted in flashback by David’s prophet Natan, but later chapters of the rise and gruesome fall of his children are repetitious (he had a lot of children) with an increasing over-reliance on Natan’s prophecies to drive a sagging narrative.

While understandable, its mildly reverential quest for historical accuracy is The Secret Chord’s downfall, ensuring David and family remain the historical figures they are, fixed points rather than breathing characters, and leaving the book - like its hero - a flawed success.

6/10 (Review by Michael Anderson)

● NON-FICTION Every Thing We Touch: A 24-hour Inventory Of Our Lives by Paula Zuccotti is published in paperback by Penguin.

ONE night after a few glasses of wine, Paula Zuccotti told her friend about an idea she had. She wanted to take a collection of people and photograph eve-

ry object that they touched during the day. Her friend was so excited by the idea that she agreed to be the first case study.

Paula Zuccotti is, among other things, an ethnographer. As someone who studies people and cultures, she set out to see what our objects reveal about us our lives, our loves, our fears and our hopes.

Having travelled the world taking photographs of people’s daily objects and interviewing her subjects, Zucotti compiled her research into this one beautiful book. It makes for a fascinating and fun read - before turning the page to reveal the owner of the objects you find yourself scouring their possessions for clues - are they a man or a woman? How old are they? What is their job?

One downfall of the book is that an overwhelming majority of the subjects are designers, artists, chefs - people you can imagine Zuccotti comes into contact with on a daily basis. It would have been much more interesting to have a mix of professions - an accountant, a teacher, a hairdresser. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful and interesting book that would make a lovely Christmas present.

8/10 (Review by Sophie Herdman)

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uthor’s savour 100 Documents That Changed The World: From Magna Carta To WikiLeaks by Scott Christianson is published in hardback.

ONE hundred of the most significant documents in human history, dating from 2800 BC to 2011 AD, are presented in this beautifully illustrated and well-written book.

Award-winning author and investigative journalist Scott Christianson has set out his material in chronological order, in a series of “time capsules” which show how the Western world progressed towards the level of freedom and liberalism that it enjoys today.

The author has not totally excluded the forces of darkness. We get Hitler’s sinister 1920 programme for what became the Nazi party, long before more than a

●CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK

handful of people had ever heard about him. We also read about Darwin’s theory of natural selection (1837-59) which was enthusiastically adopted by Hitler a century later, to justify the extermination of human beings.

Many of the documents described here are still often referred to in our culture, but most people probably only have, at best, a sketchy idea of what they are about. This book, with its highly readable descriptions, rectifies that situation admirably.

8/10 (Review by Anthony Looch)

The future W ITH the 2016 year beginning many would be thinking about the future. Will this year be better than the last, what economic outcomes will eventuate, how will our personal fortunes evolve and what events will impact on us?

One factor is that a federal election will occur and that turns the mind to the question of leadership.

From the shelves comes “Churchill, the Prophetic Statesman” by James Humes.

The foreword has been written

by David Eisenhower, grandson of the WWII General and former USA President. His opening sentence quotes Churchill, ”Perhaps it is a cliché that a politician thinks of the next election and a statesman of the next generation.”

General Eisenhower had been associated with President de Gaulle, General George Marshall, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, Presidents Roosevelt and Truman. However Churchill was the leader he admired above all. “Churchill would tell his countrymen not what they wanted to hear but what they should hear – he had the mind of a historian, the mind of a soldier, and had the uncanny ability to look well into the future.”

The author Humes begins, “Winston Churchill is rightly celebrated as the greatest statesman of the 20th century and among the greatest of any century.” Though scarcely anyone realised it, Churchill’s premiership, and with it the entire fight against Hitler, almost ended

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three weeks after he took office in May 1939. While Churchill was desperately working to evacuate the trapped British forces from Dunkirk, Lord Halifax and a few others were trying to negotiate with Hitler seeking peace terms.

Author Martin Gilbert, who wrote Churchill’s official biography, describes how he anticipated Hitler would take Paris and “offer terms” to Britain.

Germany would demand the British fleet and set up a puppet government. He was not going to enter negotiations with “That Man” – he dissolved the war cabinet and took the matter to the full cabinet.

Churchill’s experience in the late 1890s on the front line in Egypt and Sudan as an officer with Kitchener is described in his book “The River Wars”. He also served in India and the Boer War where, when taken prisoner, he escaped. He is severely criticised for his role in the Gallipoli campaign which,

A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig (illustrations by Chris Mould), is published in hardback by Canongate Books.

MARKETING whizz-turned-bestselling novelist Matt Haig has returned with his latest book for children - the origins tale of Father Christmas. Not Saint Nicholas, but an ordinary boy called Nikolas, living in Finland, whose nickname is Christmas because that’s the day he was born.

Like Oliver Twist and Harry Potter before him, Nikolas has been dealt a bit of a bum hand in life - his mum died being chased by a bear and his woodcutter father Joel is too poor to buy him anything for Christmas - the sum of his presents to date having been a doll made from a turnip (that’s now mouldering) and a wooden slay.

But his dad is kind and he’s happy enough, until Anders the hunter visits one day and entices his dad onto an expedition to find the mysterious elf village and earn a handsome sum proving the existence of elves to the king. Nikolas is left with his mean aunt Carlotta, who makes him sleep on the floor. With just a tame mouse for company, Nikolas sets off to find his father

(and those elves) - and discovers an injured reindeer, who he names Blitzen, on the way.

Haig is a natural storyteller and he gradually unwraps elements of the Father Christmas tradition, chimneys, red hat and flying reindeer included, whilst cleverly exploring attitudes to foreigners through the elves’ prejudices towards humans.

Destined to be a Christmas classic for future generations - and no doubt, a Hollywood film - A Boy Called Christmas will have children rooting for the likeable Nikolas and his friends - and believing in magic for years to come.

8/10 (Review by Kate Whiting)

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because of the military hierarchy, took seven months to organise during which time Germany fully armed the Turks.

However, the main players Asquith and Kitchener were spared the criticism; but later Clement Alee is quoted, “It was the only imaginative and strategic idea of the war. I only wish that you had full power to carry it to success.” This challenge to Churchill’s image comes from author Christopher Catherwood in “The Flawed Genius of World War II”.

Returning to Hume’s text, during WWI Churchill learned to be a pilot and began flying regular observations over the French battlefields. Having observed the devastating results of gunfire between soldiers in the trenches, he set out to have “tractors with small armoured shelters in which men and machine guns could be placed (and) which were bullet-proof.”

He insisted that “they have caterpillar tracks so that they cross trenches”. Eventually 450 were put on the front line. He also foresaw the change from coal fire ships to oil driven engines, and later envisaged nuclear power, both as a weapon and industry.

To gain some understanding

` While he was in India: ‘Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.’ a

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by Dave Pankhurst The Book Connection of the Churchill mind the UK Press Association has compiled ”Churchill in Quotes”, including: “Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all the others.”

While he was in India: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”

In 1908: “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.”

When he was just 26 years old Churchill related one of the most incisive prophecies of his long career: “Democracy is more vindictive than cabinets. The wars of peoples will be more terrible than those of kings.” Relate this to the Taliban and ISIS situation today where uprisings have impacted on a growing number of countries with no sign of abatement.

In 1953 he responded on one occasion: “There is no such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion.” These are responses to situations coming from his mind and not the text of some media advisor. Did you read where Sydney’s Lord Mayor has a media support team which costs $1.5 million per year?

The final chapter of Hume’s book relates how Churchill viewed the League of Nations and later foresaw the United

Nations similarly. The latter did not learn from the mistakes of the former and he commented that it was “because it was abandoned, and later on betrayed”.

Churchill never let his idealism conquer his realism and was one of the first statesmen to declare plainly that the UN was a failure. Today it is common to see our political leaders perform an ordinary job at best, and then take on positions at the UN and foreign embassies.

When we consider the leadership demonstrated in Australia today, and extend that to the role of heads of state such as Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, plus the United Nations, where is there a person with a vision, intelligence and ability to assess future events and act appropriately in a manner equal to Churchill?

From “The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches” edited by Brian MacArthur come these words from the philosopher Cicero. “There are two arts which raise men to the highest places of preferment: one is that of the great soldier, the other that of the accomplished orator; for the former the glories of peace are preserved, by the latter the perils of war are driven away.”

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By CHERYL HUSBAND WITH perfect weather and even more perfect surrounds, there was nothing lazy about the huge crowd that turned out last Sunday for the Lazy River Pop-up markets - the activity was frenetic, with stallholders run off their feet as people stocked up on Chrissy gifts and festive fare. All the products and produce on show and sale were from around the region, proving again that we’re a talented, creative and entrepreneurial bunch out here in the west.

The able volunteers from local breast cancer support group Pink Angels ran the parking strategy with military precision, collecting a gold-coin donation for their worthy cause to boot.

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hear ET ready to dive into a fiesta of fun in Parkes this weekend with a ‘Fun in Acapulco’ party to celebrate the life of Elvis Presley. Grab your maracas, put on a sombrero and enjoy five days of non-stop entertainment and the best Elvis tribute artists in Australia. The festival runs until Sunday (January 10). US Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards live from Las Vegas. Check out the website for more information. See you in Parkes for the splashin’ fiesta of a lifetime.

Visit www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au for more information.

weekend – on Saturday, January 9, at the iconic Roth’s Wine Bar in Mudgee called ‘Mudsling’. It is the brainchild of Richard Lawson...musician and former director of the resuscitated and acclaimed Gulgong Folk Festival. Featured artists include Daniel Champagne, Saltwater Sound System [ex Southerly Change], April Maze, Out of Abingdon, local bands Honey, Euripi, Nick Wall plus workshops in the afternoon. The thriving town of Mudgee in the Central West of NSW has always been a haven for artists and musicians and the home of the fantastic Huntingdon Music Festival and Day on the Green. Only a short drive, visit mudgeemusicfestival.com for more information.

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HE first ever Mudgee Music Festival is to be held on the October long weekend this year however, don’t miss the prelude to be held this

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see product, with a guide who is passionate about sharing their knowledge of the outback with you. For information on other outback tours, visit www.mutawintjiecotours.com.au.

AKE advantage of an opportunity to learn about local wildlife and plants, bush tucker and bush medicines, with an opportunity to enjoy a number of easy and interesting bushwalks on a Mutawintji Eco Tour. This Broken Hill based crew runs small group tours to Mutawintji National Park and to other areas of cultural and ecological significance.

Many of these tours are led by accredited Indigenous guides to provide a more authentic experience. The tours focus on the Their most popular tour is the one day tour to Mutawintji National Park, which includes an interpretive walk through the historic site.

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HETHER you’re into camping, walking, birdwatching, or even astronomy, the beautiful Warrumbungles is a great place for a weekend getaway or longer holiday and it’s just there on our doorstep. Most recently, the 2013 wildfires marked yet another chapter in this great national park’s history and although there are fewer facilities for you to enjoy now as a result of these fires, the wealth of great walks and better views are abundant. Visit the website at www.nationalparks.nsw. gov.au for more information. Vehicle entry fees are $7 per vehicle per day.

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Parkes Mayor and Elvis fan Ken Keith joins Elvis fans, impersonators, look-a-likes and performers as he boards the Elvis Express at Central Station in Sydney yesterday, bound for the Parkes Elvis Festival. PHOTO: AAP IMAGE/DEAN LEWINS

do HE Brewarrina fish traps are estimated to be more than 40,000 years old and among the oldest man-made structures on earth. This elaborate network of rock weirs and pools stretches for around half a kilometre along the riverbed and was built by ancient tribes to catch fish as they swam upstream. For your chance to experience this piece of unique culture,

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join a guided tour. Experience a Dreamtime story told by Aboriginal elders and watch, look and listen at how the local Aboriginal children still catch their fish the traditional way. Engage with your local Aboriginal tour guide on the history behind the fish traps and the many tribes that survived, by the river. Advance bookings are essential, so please contact the Brewarrina Visitor Infor-

mation Centre for more details or visit www.brewarrina.local-e.nsw.gov.au.

SE what’s left of the school holidays to get the kids out and about around Dubbo and take advantage of all the FREE things there are to do in our great city. Take to any number of the fantastic walking tracks, or load up the kids and their bikes for a morning’s exercise on the Tracker Riley Cycleway.

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Explore the river; get a bit of culture happening with a visit to the Western Plains Cultural Centre (it’s free); take the kids out to the zoo and take advantage of the FREE access to the play area – or better still, spend a quid and take them around the zoo… you’ll enjoy it as much as they do. There’s no excuse for the kids to be bored these holidays in Dubbo – or for you to spend a fortune!

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tre. There are many scenic forest drives, bird routes, walking tracks, picnic, toilet and camping facilities, free gas barbecues are located at both Salt Caves and Dandry Gorge picnic areas. Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area is where you can visit the latest Pilliga Forest expe-

rience and discover a hidden gem, the ‘Sculptures in the Scrub’. The Sandstone Caves, Salt Caves and Dandry Gorge all have marked walking tracks. Take a look out over the Pilliga forest from the New Lookout Tower situated at the Salt Caves picnic area. Please note all plants,

animals and rock features are protected. All roads in the Pilliga Forest are unsealed and driving requires extra care.

Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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OPEN WEEKENDER COFFEE & MEALS

,ĞĂĚ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŽ ZĞŇ ĞĐƟ ŽŶƐ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽŶ tŚLJůĂŶĚƌĂ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ

OLD BANK RESTAURANT KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ϭϮ Ɵ ů ůĂƚĞ 'ŽŽĚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ŵƵƐŝĐ͕ ŐŽŽĚ Ɵ ŵĞƐ Ψϭϱ ůƵŶĐŚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ 232 Macquarie Street, 6884 7728

REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT

Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ ĐƵŝƐŝŶĞ ƵƐŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂů ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞ͘ &Ƶůů Ăƌ ĨĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ ZŽďĞƌƚ KĂƚůĞLJ tŝŶĞƐ͘ YƵĂůŝƚLJ /ŶŶ ƵďďŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟ ŽŶĂů Newell Highway (next to the golf course), 6882 4777.

CLUBS & PUBS PASTORAL HOTEL

VELDT RESTAURANT 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

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

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DUBBO RSL CLUB RESORT

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

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

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

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

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RSL AQUATIC & HEALTH CLUB

^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

SPORTIES

GYMS 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 ďŽŽŬƐ͘KǀĞƌ ϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŬƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ͘ 178 Macquarie St, 6882 3311

QUINN’S MYALL ST NEWSAGENCY ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ ĨƌŽŵ ϱĂŵͲ ϭƉŵ͘ EĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌƐ͕ ŵĂŐĂnjŝŶĞƐ͕ ƐƚĂƟ ŽŶĞƌLJ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐ͘ 272 Myall St, 6882 0688

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

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

BRENNAN’S MITRE 10

IGA WEST DUBBO

&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

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

ORANA MALL SHOPPING CENTRE 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

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

THINGS TO DO WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE 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

OLD DUBBO GAOL 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

READINGS CINEMA ŽŵĨŽƌƚ͕ ƐƚLJůĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĂůƵĞ ΨϭϬ Ɵ ĐŬĞƚƐ ϯ ĞdžƚƌĂ͘ ĂŶĚLJ ďĂƌ͖ ϱ ƐĐƌĞĞŶ ĐŝŶĞŵĂ ĐŽŵƉůĞdž͖ ŝŐŝƚĂů ƐŽƵŶĚ ŽůďLJ ŝŐŝƚĂů ϯ ƉƌŽũĞĐƟ ŽŶ >ƵdžƵƌLJ ĂƌŵĐŚĂŝƌ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ 49 Macquarie St,6881 8600

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Friday, January 8 Shaun The Sheep

Better Homes And Gardens Summer

ABC3, 4.40pm This Wallace and Gromit spin-off returns for a fifth season, which means more shenanigans as clever sheep Shaun and his flock try to brighten things up at Mossy Bottom Farm. Expect a motley collection of visitors, including lazy farmhands, rock stars and even escaped convicts as well as troublesome moles and hedgehogs in need of a good night’s sleep. Of course, Shaun’s mate Bitzer the sheepdog is also back and will play his part in the mischief as well as keeping things secret from the farmer. Shaun the Sheep should keep the little ones busy each afternoon, but there’s enough cleverness here to keep grown-ups entertained too.

ABC

PRIME7, 7pm A movie-length episode of Better Homes and Gardens: it’s some people’s idea of a lovely relaxing night, and other people’s version of torture. If we take the middle ground, it’s really just a pleasant diversion. Tonight, house stickybeaks Joh and Pete visit the iconic Seidler House by architect Harry Seidler, in the Southern Highlands. The Bauhaus-styled home, built into a rock formation, is a testament to inspiring design. Builder Adam and green-thumb Jason also join forces for the “ultimate” home makeover, while kitchen extraordinaire Karen prepares pita bread and dips. Bon appetit.

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6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

(CC) 10.00 Gardening Australia.

(R, CC) 10.25 Grand Designs. (R, CC) 11.15 Pointless. (R, CC) 12.00 News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 New Tricks. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 QI. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Catalyst. (R, CC) 3.00 One Plus One. (R, CC) 3.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 4.00 The Cook And The Chef.

(R, CC) 4.30 Eggheads. (R, CC) Quiz show.

5.00 ABC News: Early Edition.

(CC) 5.25 Grand Designs. (R, CC) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

(CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Prom. (PG, R, CC) (2011) Relationships unravel and others ignite for students preparing to attend their high school prom. Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell.

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 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia.

(R, CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Mornings: Summer.

(PG, CC) Highlights of the year in review.

11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (R, CC) 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Variety show.

2.00 Extra. (CC) Entertainment news program.

2.30 Alive And Cooking.

(R, CC) Join James Reeson for inspirational, easy recipes that can be cooked at home.

3.00 News Now. (CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R, CC) 6.30 The Home Team. (R, CC) 7.00 Ben’s Menu. (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. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Talk. (PG, CC) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

(CC) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 The Home Team. (CC) 4.00 Ben’s Menu. (CC) (Final) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

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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 Big Art. (CC) (New Series) 2.30 Colour Theory. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Pagans And Pilgrims. (R, CC) 3.30 Salvage Hunters. (R, CC) 4.30 The World From Above. (R, CC) 5.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Dakar Rally. Stage 5. San Salvador de Jujuy to Uyuni. Highlights.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

(R, CC)

6.15 Pointless. (CC) Contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with answers no one else can think of.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) The best analysis of local, national and international events from an Australian perspective.

8.00 A Taste Of Landline. (CC) Part 2 of 5. Pip Courtney takes a look at the issue of confusing labelling and buying Australian.

8.30 DCI Banks. (M, R, CC) Part 2 of 3. DCI Banks investigates the murder of an accountant at the hands of a professional hitman. Delving into the mystery of why someone wanted the victim dead, he uncovers evidence of a money laundering racket with links to the political establishment.

10.00 ABC News: Late Edition.

(CC) 10.15 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

(PG, CC) Talk show featuring celebrity guests, along with musical and comedic talent. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

10.55 Rage. (MA15+) Continuous music programming.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (CC) Joh and Pete visit the iconic Seidler House in the Southern Highlands. Adam and Jason team up for the “ultimate” home makeover.

Karen prepares pita bread and dips. Graham tours Coombe Melba Estate.

8.30 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (M, R, CC) (2005) In the wake of a strange lightning storm, a mysterious race of aliens attacks the Earth using giant, three-legged war machines. A New Jersey man sets out to protect his children by escorting them to his ex-wife’s home, but they soon discover the violence has spread across the country. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin.

11.00 MOVIE: Public Enemies.

(MA15+, R, CC) (2009) During the 1930s, a government agent is personally chosen by FBI head, J. Edgar Hoover, to pursue the notorious gangster John Dillinger and his gang as the papers tout their criminal exploits to the world. Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, James Russo.

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 WIN News. (CC) 7.30 Customs. (PG, R, CC) Officers interview a couple who test positive for traces of cocaine.

8.00 Customs. (PG, R, CC) Follows customs officers as they investigate suspected drug traffickers and people smugglers.

8.30 MOVIE: Fracture.

(M, R, CC) (2007) A deputy District Attorney’s case unravels after a man who killed his wife and was found at the crime scene, with the murder weapon in hand, manages to wreak havoc with the prosecution during his trial. Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn.

10.50 MOVIE: Seeking Justice.

(MA15+, CC) (2011) After his wife is assaulted, an English teacher enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score.

However, they then reveal that they want a “favour” from him in return for their aid. Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce, January Jones.

6.00 Family Feud. (CC) Two families try to win big prizes by guessing the most popular responses to a survey of the public.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. (CC) Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Cricket. (CC) Big Bash League. Game 23. Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers.

From the Gabba, Brisbane.

Commentary from Adam Gilchrist, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh.

11.10 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R, CC) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with singer Kylie Minogue, and comedians Simon Pegg and Michael McIntyre. The lead singer of the Killers, Brandon Flowers, performs his single I Can Change.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R, CC) Award-winning Indian chef Ragini Dey joins Poh to explore the secrets of cooking kormas.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG, CC) Adam, Jamie and the team put Indiana Jones and his hijinks to the test.

8.30 Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Pomp And Perversion. (PG, R, CC) Part 2 of 3. Alastair Sooke explores Emperor Claudius’ pleasure palace and ventures into the cave where Tiberius held wild parties, before examining Hadrian’s legacy.

9.30 MOVIE: Cold Mountain.

(MA15+, R, CC) (2003) In the final days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier deserts from the army in order to return to his rural home to be reunited with his sweetheart. Along the way, he finds himself confronted by some of the terrible crimes occurring in the shadow of the conflict. Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger.

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

2.00 Home Shopping.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 2.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 2.30 MOVIE: The Grace Card.

(M, R, CC) (2010) A bitter cop is teamed with a young officer. Michael Joiner.

4.20 WIN Presents. (R, CC) 4.30 Good Morning America.

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12.10 The Doctors. (PG, R, CC) The doctors take a look at foods which could help prevent diabetes, heart disease and dementia.

1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

12.15 MOVIE: Call Girl.

(MA15+, R) (2012) A teenage girl becomes a prostitute. Sofia Karemyr.

2.40 Shameless. (MA15+, R) 4.30 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R, 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.

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6.00pm Inception (2010) Scifi. Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard. A thief invades people’s minds through their dreams. (M) Action

8.30pm Sons Of Anarchy.

The outlaw motorcycle club is tested to the limit. (MA15+) FX

7.30pm Battlefield Recovery. A team uncovers an artillery command bunker abandoned in 1945. (PG) History

5.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 14. New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ers. Fox Sports 3

8.30pm Tomorrow, When The War Began (2010) Action.

Caitlin Stasey, Rachel HurdWood. Aussie teenagers fight an invasion from a mysterious enemy. (M) Action

8.30pm American Idol. The auditions continue. (PG) FOX8 10.00pm Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central. (MA15+) Comedy Channel

9.30pm Restoration Home.

Lifestyle

10.05pm Godzilla (2014) Action. Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen. (M) Premiere

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.40 Dinosaur Train. (R, CC) 3.10 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 Around The World. (R, CC) 4.45 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 Curious George. (R, CC) 5.25 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 5.35 Hey Duggee. (CC) 5.40 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.50 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 6.00 Charlie And Lola. (R, CC) 6.15 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.25 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG, R, CC) 7.30 River Monsters.

(PG, R, CC) 8.20 The Checkout.

(PG, R, CC) 8.30 This Old Thing.

(CC) (New Series) 9.20 Ladyboys.

(M, R, CC) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R, CC) 10.40 The Midwives. (M, R, CC) 11.40 Don’t Just Stand There, I’m Having Your Baby. (M, R, CC) 12.40 Confessions Of A Wedding Planner. (R, CC) 1.40 River Monsters. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Close. 5.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. (R, CC) 5.10 Abney & Teal.

(R, CC) 5.25 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.35 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 9.30 Grojband. (R, CC) 9.50 Numb Chucks. (R, CC) 10.00 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 10.15 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 10.35 Kobushi. (R, CC) 10.45 Camp Lakebottom. (R, CC) 11.05 Slugterra. (R, CC) 11.30 Dr Dimensionpants. (R) 11.50 SheZow. (R, CC) 12.05 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (R) 12.25 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 12.35 Mortified. (R, CC) 1.00 A Gurls Wurld. (R, CC) 1.25 Sadie J. (R, CC) 1.50 Girl Vs Boy. (PG, R, CC) 2.40 Dani’s Castle. (R, CC) 3.05 House Of Anubis. (R) 3.30 The Next Step. (R, CC) 4.15 Make It Pop. (CC) (Final) 4.40 Shaun The Sheep. 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Adv Time. 5.15 Officially Amazing. (R, CC) 5.45 Hank Zipzer. (R, CC) 6.15 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends. 6.40 The Next Step. (CC) 7.05 Operation Ouch! (R, CC) 7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole. (R) 8.05 Adv Time. (R) 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

(PG, R, CC) 8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 9.00 Heartland. (R, CC) 9.45 K-On! (PG, CC) 10.05 Lanfeust Quest. (PG, R, CC) 10.30 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG, R, CC) 10.55 Close.

8.30pm Stalin – Trotsky: A Battle To Death. Looks at Stalin and Trotsky’s journey to get absolute power. (PG) History

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 It’s Academic. (C, CC) 7.30 Tashi. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Larry The Lawnmower.

(P, R, CC) 8.30 Harry’s Practice. (R, CC) 9.00 Home And Away. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 NBC Today. (R, CC) 11.00 Dr Oz. (PG, CC) 12.00 Tennis.

(CC) Brisbane International. Day 6. From the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane.

7.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) Tim visits Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire.

8.00 Tennis. (CC) Brisbane International. Night 6. From the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane.

11.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R, CC) Holiday-makers hit the road.

12.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) Tim visits Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire.

1.00 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG, R) 2.30 Who’s The Boss?

(PG, R, CC) 3.00 MOVIE: The Saint Takes Over. (PG, R) (1940) George Sanders.

4.30 The World Around Us. (R) 5.30 Home Shopping. (R)

7MATE 6.00 Home 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 Jake And The Never Land Pirates.

(R, CC) 9.30 Fish Hooks. (R, CC) 10.00 Austin & Ally. (R, CC) 10.30 Jessie. (R, CC) 11.00 Once Upon A Time.

(PG, R, CC) 1.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 6. Great Britain v Germany.

5.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Night 6. Australia Green v France. From Perth Arena.

11.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Late night 6. Australia Green v France. From Perth Arena.

12.30 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (R) Bill and Aaron chat with Glenn Seton.

2.30 Man Up! (PG, R, CC) The guys take Kenny clubbing.

3.00 NFL. Week 17. Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings. Replay. From Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

GO! 6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Sooty.

7.00 Wild Kratts. 7.30 Move It. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C, R, CC) 8.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 9.00 Magical Tales. (P, R, CC) 9.30 Little Charmers. 10.00 SpongeBob. (R) 10.30 PAW Patrol. (R, CC) 11.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R) 11.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 12.00 Young Justice. (PG, R) 12.30 The Batman.

(PG, R) 1.00 Sooty. (R) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! ArcV. (PG, R) 2.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 3.00 SpongeBob. (R) 3.30 Rabbids. (PG, R) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 4.30 Young Justice. (PG, R) 5.00 Ben 10: Omniverse. (PG, R) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 6.00 MOVIE: Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters. (R) (1988) 7.30 MOVIE: Inkheart. (PG, R, CC) (2007) 9.30 MOVIE: Snakes On A Plane. (M, R, CC) (2006) Samuel L. Jackson. 11.40 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M, R) 12.30 Supernatural: The Animated Series. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Rabbids.

(PG, R) 2.00 Wild Kratts. (R) 2.30 The Batman. (PG, R) 3.00 Little Charmers. (R) 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 4.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, 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 Secret Dealers.

(PG, R, CC) 8.00 Gilmore Girls.

(PG, R, CC) 9.00 New Style Direct.

9.30 Global Shop. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 Come Dine With Me. (R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Hoarding: Buried Alive. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (R, CC) (1954) 2.50 Come Dine With Me. (PG, R) 3.20 Monarch Of The Glen.

(PG, R) 4.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R, CC) Monica’s cooking is harshly criticised.

7.30 A Current Affair. (CC) 8.00 Tigers About The House.

(PG, R, CC) Presented by Giles Clark.

9.10 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge. (M, R, CC) (1986) A veteran trains some raw recruits. Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason.

11.50 MOVIE: For A Few Dollars More. (M, R) (1965) Clint Eastwood.

2.30 MOVIE: The Bargee.

(PG, R, CC) (1964) 4.30 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Hoarding: Buried Alive. (PG, R)

7.30pm Soccer. A-League.

Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory.

Fox Sports 4 9.15pm Skiing. World Cup. Cross-Country. Tour de Ski. Men’s 10km Free Technic.

Eurosport

ONE 6.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 8.00 Cricket. (CC) Big Bash League.

Game 22. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. Replay. 11.40 MasterChef Aust. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Monster Jam. (R) 3.30 iFish Summer. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG, R) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 The Indestructibles: High-Speed Bike Crash.

(PG, R) A look at close scrapes with death.

8.30 Black Ops: Operation Thunderbolt. (M, R) Looks at efforts to rescue a hijacked plane.

9.30 MOVIE: 6 Bullets. (MA15+) (2012) Two men team up to find a missing teen. Joe Flanigan, Anna-Louise Plowman.

11.50 The Home Team. (R, CC) 12.20 Home Shopping.

2.20 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 3.20 Car Torque. (R, CC) 3.50 RPM Moment. (R, CC) 4.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, 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 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 JAG. (PG, R) 2.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 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) 6.30 Neighbours. (CC) 7.05 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Bart goes undercover as a graffiti street artist.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG, R, CC) 8.00 New Girl. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Saturday Night Fever. (M, R) (1977) A teenager is king of the disco. John Travolta, Karen Lynne Gorney.

10.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 James Corden.

(PG) 1.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 2.00 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R) 4.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG, R) 5.00 Family Ties. (PG, R)

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Inception

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 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. (PG, R) 4.30 Massive Moves. (R) 5.30 Do Or Die. (PG) 6.00 The Numbers Game.

6.30 MythBusters. (PG, R, CC) 7.25 Soccer. A-League.

Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. From Simonds Stadium, Victoria.

10.00 MOVIE: Rurouni Kenshin. (MA15+, R) (2012) A former assassin becomes a wanderer. Takeru Satô.

12.25 Space Dandy. (PG) 12.55 Assassination Classroom. (PG) 1.20 PopAsia. (PG) 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

NITV 6.00 Tipi Tales. 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 Move It Mob Style.

10.00 Kriol Kitchen. 10.30 Around The Campfire. 11.00 Tag 20: The Documentary. 12.00 UnderExposed. 12.30 Around The Traps Special: Mardi Gras. (PG) 1.00 City Slickers Rodeo. 1.30 Flying Boomerangs. (PG) 2.00 A First Step. 2.30 Mugu Kids.

3.00 Tipi Tales. 3.30 Move It Mob Style. 4.00 Waabiny Time. 4.30 Bushwhacked! 5.00 Go Lingo.

5.30 Mysterious Cities Of Gold.

(PG) 6.00 Kriol Kitchen. 6.30 UnderExposed. 7.00 Ngurra.

7.20 NITV News Update.

7.30 The Other Side. (PG) 8.00 Guardians: Evolution: Into The Grid. (PG) 8.30 From The Western Frontier.

9.00 Arctic Air. (M) 10.00 By The Rapids. (PG) 11.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold.

(PG) 11.30 Backyard Shorts. (PG) 12.00 Volumz. (PG) 4.00 NITV On The Road: Yabun. 5.00 NITV On The Road: Boomerang Festival.

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 11.55 ABC Open. (R) 12.00 ABC News. (CC) 1.00 ABC News With Capital Hill. (CC) 2.00 ABC News.

(CC) 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.55 ABC Open. (R) 6.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.00 ABC News Evenings. (CC) 8.30 One Plus One. (CC) 9.00 ABC News. (CC) 9.30 7.30. (R, CC) 10.00 The World. (CC) 10.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 11.00 ABC News. (CC) 11.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 BBC Impact. 1.30 7.30. (R, CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 BBC Focus On Africa. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

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Saturday, January 9 Live At The Apollo

MOVIE: Ghostbusters

Our Zoo

ABC2, 9.15pm

PRIME7, 9.30pm, PG (1984)

ABC, 7.30pm

This long-running British stand-up comedy series may be getting long in the tooth, but it’s not short on laughs.

Returning for its 11th season, tonight the garrulous Alan Carr (Chatty Man) takes on hosting duties, presenting some exciting young talent. Live from the Hammersmith Apollo in London (where else?), comedians Francesca Martinez and Nish Kumar, who has been described as “left-wing”, take the stage. With her best-selling book WHAT THE **** IS NORMAL?! under her belt, the hilarious Martinez isn’t afraid of addressing her cerebral palsy in her routine, declaring, “I’m a bit wobbly” and relentlessly poking fun at her condition.

For many of the insatiable Star Wars generation, Ghostbusters was just the tonic: an offbeat ride into supernatural peril with Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and the sardonic Bill Murray playing the entrepreneurial parapsychologists operating as the eponymous combatants of terror and “slime” in New York City. A subplot holds romance for Murray and the alternately coy and seductive Sigourney Weaver, whose nerdish neighbour Rick Moranis makes a priceless contribution to the chaos.

Brags Murray: “We came, we saw … we kicked its ass!” Boy, did they what!

ies tells the This six-part British drama series siast George story of real-life wildlife enthusiast Mottershead, who in the early 20th century, e in which set out to create a new zoo, one ined to the animals would not be confined d be cages. In 1931, his dream would e realised with the opening of the Chester Zoo, which to this day fe remains the most visited wildlife d attraction in Britain and is rated one of the world’s best zoos.

Tonight, George (Lee Ingleby, yan right) tries to rescue to Himalayan black bears from a cave.

Meanwhile, Reverend Webb (Stephen Campbell Moore) is he determined to find out what the Mottersheads are up to.

ABC

PRIME7

WIN

6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 10.30 Rage Retro Month.

(PG, CC) 11.25 Pointless. (R, CC) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R, CC) 1.10 River Cottage Veg Every Day. (R, CC) 2.00 Soccer. (CC) W-League.

Round 13. Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets.

4.30 A Taste Of Landline.

(R, CC) Hosted by Pip Courtney.

5.00 Outback ER: Doug’s Roof Fall. (PG, R, CC) A woman needs to be cut out of her home.

5.30 Inspector George Gently. (PG, R, CC) A missing schoolgirl is found dead.

6.00 Home Shopping. (CC) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 I Dream Of Jeannie.

(R, CC) Jeannie goes on a cruise with Tony.

12.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Magic Millions Raceday.

Featuring the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) and $2 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m).

From the Gold Coast Turf Club, Queensland.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R, CC)

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00

7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Our Zoo. (PG, CC) With the initial plans for the zoo settled, George sets out to rescue two Himalayan black bears.

8.30 MOVIE: Mystery Road. (M, R, CC) (2013) An indigenous detective returns to his home town, in rural Queensland, to investigate the murder of a girl. Alienated from the local police force and his own community, including his estranged teenage daughter, he puts his life on the line to uncover the truth about the crime.

Aaron Pedersen, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten.

10.25 Agony Aunts. (M, R, CC) Australian celebrities, including Mirka Mora and Wendy Harmer, open up about about love and relationships.

10.55 Agony Uncles. (M, R, CC) Australian celebrities look at problems surrounding troubled relationships.

11.20 The Kumars. (PG, R, CC) Chat show hosted by a fictional family.

11.50 Rage Retro Month.

(MA15+) Continuous music programming featuring some of the greatest hits from the “vault”.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: The Princess Diaries. (R, CC) (2001) A socially awkward teenage girl discovers she is the heir to a European principality after her estranged father, the crown prince, passes away. She must decide whether she wants to claim the throne, or remain living in obscurity in San Francisco with her eccentric mother. Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Caroline Goodall.

9.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters.

(PG, R, CC) (1984) A trio of unemployed scientists gets more than they expected after they set up a ghost-exterminating business. With paranormal occurrences plaguing New York in ever increasing numbers, they uncover evidence of a supernatural conspiracy which threatens to destroy the city. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver.

11.35 The Goldbergs. (PG, R, CC) After Erica flakes on a promise to take Adam to see Return of the Jedi, she finds herself regretting the decision.

12.00 State Of Affairs. (M, R, CC) Charlie and Maureen join President Payton on a diplomatic mission to Qatar.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

PAW Patrol. (R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Mornings: Summer.

(PG, CC) Australian Geographic Adventures. (R, CC) Hot In Cleveland.

(PG, R, CC) The Middle. (PG, R, CC) Sue takes Brick to a convention.

Santos Tour Down Under Preview. (CC) A preview of the Santos Tour Down Under.

MOVIE: Joyful Noise.

(PG, R, CC) (2012) Queen Latifah.

News: First At Five. (CC) Fishing Australia. (R)

TEN

SBS

6.00 GCBC. (R, CC) 6.30 The Home Team. (R, CC) 7.00 iFish.

(R, CC) 8.00 Just Go. (R, CC) 8.30 St10. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Living Room.

(PG, R, CC) 12.00 The Doctors. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Ben’s Menu. (CC) 1.30 Andy & Ben Eat The World. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams. (R, CC) 2.30 The Home Team. (CC) 3.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under.

(CC) 4.30 Escape Fishing With ET. (CC) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

(CC)

6.00 France 24 English News.

6.30 Deutsche Welle English News. 7.00 Al Jazeera English News. (CC) 7.30 WorldWatch.

12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 2.00 Figure Skating.

(CC) ISU Grand Prix.

Rostelecom Cup. Highlights.

3.30 Monster Moves: Mammoth Mansions.

(PG, R, CC) 4.30 The World From Above: South Carolina. (R, CC) 5.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Dakar Rally. Stage 6. Uyuni to Uyuni. Highlights.

5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Hugh Dennis.

(PG, R, CC)

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.

(PG, R, CC) (2008) On a mission to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a dangerous lost world in the centre of the earth. Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem.

9.00 MOVIE: Life As We Know It. (M, R, CC) (2010) The owner of a small bakery and a TV network sports director are forced to set aside their personal dislike for one another, in the wake of their first failed date, in order to care for their orphaned goddaughter. Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas.

11.30 MOVIE: The Stepfather.

(MA15+, R, CC) (2009) After returning home from military school, a young man becomes suspicious of the motives of his new stepfather. Adding to his concerns are the man’s apparent inability to remember his own daughter’s name. Penn Badgley, Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward.

6.00 Bondi Vet. (PG, R, CC) Bondi-based vet Dr Chris Brown treats an albino echidna. However, there’s a question mark over whether this rare creature is male or female, so Chris must anaesthetise it to find out.

7.00 Cricket. (CC) Big Bash League. Game 24.

Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

Commentary from Mel McLaughlin, Andy Maher, Damien Fleming and Ricky Ponting.

10.40 MOVIE: G.I. Joe: Retaliation. (M, R, CC) (2013) An elite military unit is attacked by the authorities after they are framed for a crime they did not commit. Outnumbered and outgunned, the survivors are forced to take on their old enemy, Cobra, while also exposing the person responsible for their downfall. Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Adrianne Palicki.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: Melbourne Bitesize. (R, CC) Food writer Rachel Khoo uncovers Melbourne and the wider state of Victoria’s culinary wonders.

7.35 The Wonders Of Britain: Our Coastal Story. (R, CC) Part 1 of 5. Presenter Julia Bradbury explores some of the wonders which make Britain great.

8.30 MOVIE: American Beauty. (MA15+, R) (1999) After losing his job, a middle-aged suburban man trapped in a loveless marriage with a faithless wife and a ungrateful teenage daughter, who loathes him, finds himself fixating on a young cheerleader. Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Wes Bentley.

10.40 RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show, hosted

by Julia Zemiro, with guests Marlon Williams, Pieta Brown and Tina Arena.

11.40 Vikings. (AV15+, R, CC) Following a violent confrontation with Ragnar’s wife, one of Earl Haraldson’s men is killed.

1.30 MOVIE: Griff The Invisible. (M, R, CC) (2010) Ryan Kwanten.

3.00 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. (PG) 4.00 Anger Management.

(M, R, CC) 4.30 Extra. (R, CC) 5.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 5.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

12.50 48 Hours: Chasing The Barefoot Bandit. (PG, R) Tells the story of teenage criminal Colton HarrisMoore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit”.

2.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

12.35 Vikings. (AV15+, R, CC) 4.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R, CC) 4.30 Santa’s Blotto. (M) 4.45 The Acrobat. (M) Short film.

5.00 CCTV English News.

5.30 NHK World English News.

5.45 France 24 Feature.

12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30

2.30 5.00 5.30

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.

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Saturday, January 9 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

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6.45pm The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Comedy. Ralph Fiennes. A hard-working concierge finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect of a murder. (M) Masterpiece

6.30pm Young & Hungry.

(M) FOX8

6.30pm Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams.

(MA15+) Foxtel Arts

5.00pm Soccer. A-League.

Round 14. Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets. Fox Sports 4

8.30pm Redwood Kings. The crew creates a Coney Islandstyle shooting gallery. (PG) Discovery

6.00pm Luge. World Cup. Women’s first run. Eurosport

8.30pm Daredevil (2003) Action. Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner. Follows a man who is an attorney by day and a vigilante by night. (M) Action 10.15pm Divergent (2014) Sci-fi. Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet. (M) Premiere

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 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 Around The World. (R, CC) 4.45 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 Curious George. (R, CC) 5.25 Sarah And Duck. (R, CC) 5.35 Hey Duggee. (CC) 5.40 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.50 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 6.00 Charlie And Lola.

(R, CC) 6.15 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.25 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, CC) 8.10 Lie To You? (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M, R, CC) 9.15 Live At The Apollo. (CC) (Series return) 10.00 Inside Amy Schumer. (M, R, CC) 10.25 The Office. (PG, R, CC) 10.55 Extras.

(M, R, CC) 11.30 Burger Bar To Gourmet Star. (PG, R, CC) 12.15 This Old Thing. (R, CC) 1.00 Kroll Show.

(M, R, CC) 1.25 Close. 5.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. (R, CC) 5.10 Abney & Teal. (R, CC) 5.25 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.35 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 The Jungle Book. (R, CC) 6.10 Hairy Legs. (R, CC) 6.20 Tashi. (R, CC) 6.35 Arthur. (R) 7.00 Odd Squad. (R) 7.20 Oh No! It’s An Alien Invasion. (R, CC) 7.45 Dr Dimensionpants. (R) 8.05 SheZow. (R, CC) 8.20 Endangered Species.

(R, CC) 8.30 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 9.00 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 9.30 Total Drama Presents: Ridonculous Race. 10.15 Adv Time. (R) 11.05 Prank Patrol Road Trip. (R, CC) 11.30 Secret Life Of Boys. (R, CC) 11.35 Life With Boys. (R, CC) 11.55 A Gurls Wurld.

(R, CC) 12.20 Riders Of Berk. (R, CC) 1.50 Canimals. (R) 2.00 Make It Pop. (R, CC) 2.45 Great Big Adv. (R, CC) 3.00 Bushwhacked! (R, CC) 3.25 Splatalot. (R, CC) 3.50 Studio 3. 3.55 Horrible Science.

(R, CC) 4.15 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. (R, CC) 4.25 Big Babies. (R, CC) 4.45 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends. (R) 5.05 Spooksville. (R, CC) 5.35 World’s End. (R, CC) 6.05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 6.30 Rocket’s Island. (CC) 7.00 Slugterra. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 8.30 Deadly Pole To Pole. (R) 9.00 Heartland. (PG, R, CC) 9.40 Close.

8.30pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? Improv veterans Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie tackle a series of spontaneous improvised sketches. (MA15+) Comedy Channel 9.00pm Off Their Rockers. enior citizens execute cleverly crafted pranks. (M) Comedy Channel

7TWO 6.00 Home Shopping. (R) 7.00 Saturday Disney. (CC) 9.00 Jessie. (R, CC) 9.30 Shake It Up. (CC) 10.00 Home Shopping. (R) 11.00 Sydney Weekender. (R, CC) 11.30 Melbourne Weekender.

12.00 Queensland Weekender.

(CC) 12.30 Tennis. (CC) Brisbane International. Day 7. From the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane.

5.30 Coastwatch. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Highway Cops. (PG, R, CC) A 10km walk provokes a tantrum.

6.30 Escape To The Country.

(R) Jules Hudson helps a retired couple.

7.30 Tennis. (CC) Brisbane International. Night 7. From the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane.

11.30 Escape To The Country.

(R) Denise Nurse heads to Wiltshire.

12.30 Private Practice.

(M, R, CC) Cooper ponders if he should punish Mason.

2.30 Escape To The Country.

(R) Jules Hudson helps a retired couple.

4.30 Outrageous. (M, R) 5.30 Home Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 A Football Life. (PG, R) 7.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. (R) 8.00 Shopping. (R) 9.00 NFL Game Day. 9.30 Harley-Davidson TV. 10.30 Just 2 Wheelz. (PG) 11.00 Fifth Gear. (PG, R) 12.00 Motor Racing.

Ultimate Sprintcar Championship.

12.30 Motor Racing. Sepang 12 Hours. 2.00 Reef Wranglers.

(PG, R, CC) 2.30 Into Iceland’s Volcano. (PG) 3.30 American Stuffers. (PG, R) 4.30 Ultimate Factories. 5.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Magic Millions Raceday. Featuring the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) and $2 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m). From the Gold Coast Turf Club, Queensland.

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R, CC) Elaine sparks a mutiny.

6.30 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Night 7. From Perth Arena.

11.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Late night 7.

12.30 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (R) 2.30 Motor Racing. Sepang 12 Hours. Replay.

4.00 Harley-Davidson TV. (R) 5.00 Zoom TV. (PG, R) 5.30 Home Shopping. (R)

9.30pm Sweets Made Simple. Meet the Queen and King of confectionery, Kitty and Mark, who are rediscovering the best of British confectionery. (PG) Discovery

GO! 6.00 Thunderbirds. 7.00 Rabbids.

7.30 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Wild Kratts. (R) 8.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 9.00 Looney Tunes. (R) 9.30 Little Charmers. (R) 10.00 The Batman. (PG, R) 10.30 Ben 10: Omniverse. (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 Wild Kratts. (R) 2.00 My Surf TV. (R, CC) 2.30 The Crew. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 4.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG, R) 4.30 Deep Water. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Tom And Jerry. (R) 5.30 MOVIE: A Little Princess. (R, CC) (1995) 7.30 MOVIE: Nancy Drew.

(PG, R, CC) (2007) 9.30 MOVIE: Friends With Benefits. (MA15+, R, CC) (2011) Justin Timberlake. 11.45 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents.

(M, R) 12.45 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.15 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 1.45 GO Surround Sound. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, R) 3.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 3.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers.

(PG, R) 4.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R)

GEM 6.00 MOVIE: The Love Lottery.

(R, CC) (1954) 7.50 River Cottage Bites. (R) 8.00 Danoz. 8.30 The Baron. (PG, R) 9.30 MOVIE: Calamity Jane. (R, CC) (1953) Doris Day. 11.30 Postcards Summer.

(R, CC) 12.00 Come Dine With Me. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father. (R) (1963) Glenn Ford, Ron Howard.

3.30 MOVIE: The Great Gatsby.

(PG, R) (1974) Robert Redford, Mia Farrow.

6.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) A senile elderly man is attacked.

8.45 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (M, R) Attending a wedding, Miss Marple finds herself at the centre of an old murder investigation.

10.45 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M, R) A businessman fears he will be murdered.

11.45 MOVIE: Wise Guys.

(M, R, CC) (1986) Two men try to outwit the mob.

Danny DeVito.

1.40 MOVIE: The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father. (R) (1963) Glenn Ford.

3.55 MOVIE: Calamity Jane.

(R, CC) (1953) Doris Day. 5.50 River Cottage Bites. (R)

7.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. Fox Sports 3

Owen Wilson stars in The Grand Budapest Hotel

ONE 6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Cricket.

(CC) Big Bash League. Game 23.

Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers.

Replay. 11.40 World Sport. (R) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R, CC) (New Series) 1.00 Motor Racing.

World Series Sprintcars. 2.00 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Cricket.

Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 5.30 Shark Tank. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Monster Jam. Highlights of monster truck racing.

7.30 Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. (PG, R) (Final) Freddie runs a mobile fish and chip shop.

8.30 The X-Files. (M, R, CC) After five women in a small town give birth to children with tails, the investigation turns to the cleaner at the fertility clinic.

10.30 Bellator MMA. (M, R) Mixed martial arts tournaments.

12.30 The Home Team. (R, CC) 1.00 Black Ops. (M, R) 2.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 4.30 Extreme Collectors. (PG, R) 5.00 Undercover Boss. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 7.30 Vic The Viking. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) 8.30 Scope. (C, R, CC) 9.05 The Loop. (PG) 11.35 Neighbours. (R, CC) 2.05 Glee.

(PG, R) 4.00 The Great Australian Spelling Bee. (R, CC) 6.00 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R, CC) Debra is upset with her sister.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R, CC) Ray can’t believe his luck when, as a result of Debra’s new uninhibited behaviour, they start acting like newlyweds again.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R, CC) Celebrity guests include Dominic Cooper, Miriam Margolyes and Lily Allen.

9.30 MOVIE: Staying Alive.

(PG, R) (1983) An aspiring dancer tries to make it on Broadway. John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes.

11.30 The Loop. (PG, R) 2.00 Neighbours. (R, CC) 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R, CC) 5.00 Becker. (PG, R, CC)

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 14. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Replay. 3.00 Benidorm Bastards. (PG, R, CC) 3.25 Departures. (PG, R) 4.20 Running Man Australian Special II. (R) 6.00 MOVIE: Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind.

(PG, R) (1984) 8.10 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 9.10 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle: Laos.

(PG, CC) Part 1 of 5.

10.00 Trivia Nights. (M) 10.50 24: India. (M) 12.40 24: India. (MA15+) 1.30 MOVIE: Carancho. (MA15+, R) (2010) Ricardo Darín, Martina Gusman, Carlos Weber. 3.30 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

NITV 6.00 Tipi Tales. 6.30 Waabiny Time. 7.00 Move It Mob Style.

7.30 Bizou. 8.00 Mugu Kids. 8.30 Bushwhacked! 9.00 Go Lingo.

9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 Born To Run. 11.00 Goin’ Troppo In The Toppo. (PG) 11.30 Fusion Feasts. 12.00 UnderExposed.

12.30 The Other Side. (PG) 1.00 Guardians: Evolution. (PG) 1.30 Aunty Moves In. (PG) 2.00 Around The 44. 3.00 Surviving.

3.30 Desperate Measures. 4.00 Our Footprint. 4.30 Around The Campfire. 5.00 Ngurra. 5.30 Kriol Kitchen.

6.00 Milpirri. A look at the Milpirri festival.

7.00 Unearthed.

7.30 NITV On The Road: Barunga Festival.

8.30 Sheltered. Follow Aboriginal carpenter Derek Marsden.

9.00 Cultural Flows: Mutthi Mutthi.

9.30 War Dance. (M) The story of Uganda’s brutal civil war.

11.30 Unearthed.

12.00 Volumz. (PG) 4.00 NITV On The Road: Laura Festival. 5.00 NITV On The Road: Saltwater Freshwater. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News. (CC) 12.30 A Taste Of Landline. (R, CC) 1.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 3.00 ABC News. (CC) 3.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 6.00 ABC News. (CC) 6.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 8.00 Four Corners. (R, CC) 8.45 #Talk About It: Best Bits. (R) 9.00 ABC News. (CC) 9.30 Catalyst. (R, CC) 10.00 ABC News. (CC) 10.30 A Taste Of Landline. (R, CC) 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 12.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 1.00 BBC World News. 1.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 2.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 3.00 BBC World News. 3.30 A Taste Of Landline. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

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Sunday, January 10 MOVIE: Total Recall PRIME7, 8.30pm, M (2012) Remakes are never easy, especially when the original is not particularly old. So director Len Wiseman (Underworld) knew he had his hands full retelling this sci-fi classic, which was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Taking over Arnie’s role as Douglas Quaid is Colin Farrell, with the Hollywood hunk more than ably supported by Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel. The plot is similar to the original, with one major exception – this time, the action takes place on an overcrowded Earth, rather than Mars. Naturally, the special effects in this remake are jaw-dropping, though the acting is average and the storyline leaves a lot to be desired.

ABC

Charlie Hebdo: 3 Days That Shook Paris

MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

SBS, 9.40pm

7MATE, 8.30pm, M (2008)

2015 was a year filled with shocking acts of terrorism. One that we won’t forget was the Charlie Hebdo massacre in France last January, and of the three days of horror that followed, leaving 20 dead and the world traumatised. This intense doco unfolds like a drama in the present tense, using sometimes-difficult-towatch police footage to take viewers into the heart of the terrifying action and, providing the emotional heartbeat of the film, powerful interviews with those who were there and experienced the horror. It’s certainly not light and airy Sunday night viewing, but it is compelling.

Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, Superbad) shows he can still deliver his startlingly frank brand of humour by producing this bawdy romantic mantic comedy about a messy break-up. Jason on err) Segel (right, TV’s How I Met Your Mother stars as a devastated composer who takes a trip to Hawaii to deal with hiss separation from his TV star girlfriend d (Kristen Bell). Little does he know his former squeeze is travelling to the same resort … and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend (Russell Brand). Scripted by Segel, this outrageous romp plumbs all the laughter inherent in an emotional disaster while skilfully tweaking romantic comedy clichés.

PRIME7

WIN

6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 10.00 Foreign Correspondent: Digital Disruption. (R, CC) 11.00 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R, CC) 12.00 A Taste Of Landline.

(R, CC) 12.30 Back Roads. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Our Zoo. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 After The Flood: Grantham Five Years On. (R, CC) 3.30 The 2015 Pub Quiz.

(PG, R, CC) 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R, CC) 5.05 Time Scanners: Petra.

(CC)

6.00 Home Shopping. (CC) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) 11.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (CC) 11.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

(R, CC) 12.00 Bewitched. (R, CC) 12.30 World’s Strictest Parents.

(PG, R, CC) 1.30 The Amazing Race.

(PG, R, CC) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R, CC) 4.30 The Long Weekender.

(R, CC) 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R, CC)

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00 10.30

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(CC) Fiona Bruce and the team pay a visit to Tredegar House, in Wales, where visitors bring in their treasures.

7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.40 Grand Designs. (R, CC) Host Kevin McCloud meets a couple who plan to build an open-plan house in Tiverton.

8.30 Vera. (M, R, CC) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage. The case leads the team into the world of local politics as it becomes evident a proposal involving a quarry, shadowy liaisons and conflicting sympathies all seem to be possible motives for the crime.

10.00 20 Feet From Stardom.

(M, CC) Documents the experiences of the backup singers, including Darlene Love, Judith Hill, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and Jo Lawry, behind some of the greatest musical legends of popular music.

11.30 After The Flood: Grantham Five Years On. (R, CC) Takes a look back at the documentary After The Deluge and catches up with survivors.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R, CC) Officers are jolted from a quiet night patrolling when they stumble across a car on its side in the middle of the road still spewing smoke.

A group of police hit a well-known house in the hope of disrupting the flow of stolen equipment and drugs in the area. Narrated

by Simon Reeve.

8.30 MOVIE: Total Recall.

(M, R, CC) (2012) After visiting Rekall, a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led, a factory worker begins to suspect that he is a spy and soon finds himself on the run. Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Bokeem Woodbine.

11.00 Autopsy: The Last Days Of George Best. (M, CC) Explores the events that led to the untimely death of Manchester United soccer player George Best.

12.30 The Kangaroo Gang.

(M, R, CC) Part 2 of 2.

1.30 Vera. (M, R, CC) Vera investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

3.00 20 Feet From Stardom.

(M, R, CC) 4.30 Compass: The Trouble With St Mary’s. (R, CC) 5.30 Eggheads. (R, CC)

12.00 State Of Affairs. (M, R, CC) A university student claiming to be a terrorist operative breaks into the White House.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.30 Seven Early News. (CC)

PAW Patrol. (R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (CC) Weekend Today. (CC) My Surf TV. (CC) Golf. (CC) Jack Newton Celebrity Classic.

Highlights.

Paddle Boarding. (CC) World Paddle Board Championship.

Endangered: Sumatra.

(R, CC) MOVIE: Flash Of Genius.

(PG, R, CC) (2008) A professor takes car manufacturers to court.

Greg Kinnear.

Explore New Zealand.

(PG, CC) News: First At Five. (CC) Customs. (PG, R, CC)

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6.00 Creflo. (CC) 6.30 Hillsong. (CC) 7.00 Mass For You At Home.

7.30 Joel Osteen. (CC) 8.00 The Home Team. (R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday.

(PG, CC) 11.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, CC) (Final) 12.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

(R, CC) 12.30 Let’s Do Coffee. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R, CC) 1.30 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 3.30 Firies. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Cricket. (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 Voxwomen Cycling. (CC) 4.30 Trawlermen. (R, CC) 5.00 Motor Racing. (CC) Dakar Rally. Stage 7. Uyuni to Salta. Highlights.

5.30 Invasion: Outbreak Of World War II: The First Victim. (PG, CC)

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 60 Minutes. (CC) Featuring reports from Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Allison Langdon, Michael Usher, Charles Wooley and Ross Coulthart.

8.00 Animal Super Parents: Going It Alone. (CC) A look at the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world’s incredible parents, including their dedication and jawdropping endeavour in order to see their babies through to adulthood.

9.10 The Mentalist. (M, CC) Jane is forced to take desperate action after the team loses one of their own, in the wake of a clash with a desperate gang of armoured car robbers who are more than willing to kill to remain free.

10.10 The Mentalist. (M, CC) After a young man offers his help to the FBI in solving a pair of murders, Jane begins to suspect that he is the killer they are hunting, especially when he is able to lead them to additional victims.

11.10 CSI: NY. (MA15+, R, CC) The team investigates the death of a petty thiefturned-bicycle messenger.

7.30 Cricket. (CC) Big Bash League. Game 26.

Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From the SCG. Commentary from Mel McLaughlin, Mark Howard, Mark Waugh and Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff.

11.00 MOVIE: The Dictator.

(MA15+, R, CC) (2012) An African dictator is kidnapped, at the behest of a treacherous family member, while visiting the US to address the United Nations Security Council.

Having escaped his wouldbe captors, he finds himself wandering New York City where he discovers a new view on life. Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, John C. Reilly.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Empresses Of Ancient Rome. (PG, CC) Part 3 of 3. Professor Catherine Edwards takes a look at the role women played in the ancient Roman empire.

8.40 Machu Picchu Decoded.

(PG, R, CC) A look at the enigma of Machu Picchu, an iconic symbol of the power and engineering prowess of the Inca Empire.

One hundred years on from its discovery, a new generation of archaeologists set out to accurately decode the ruins, with new revelations about who built it and why.

9.40 Charlie Hebdo: 3 Days That Shook Paris.

(M, CC) Takes a look at the terrorist attacks in Paris, in January of 2015, by Islamic militants.

10.50 Inside Assad’s Syria. (CC) Correspondent Martin Smith reports from inside the government-controlled areas of war-torn Syria.

11.55 MOVIE: The Madness Of King George. (PG, R, CC) (1994) British monarch King George III struggles with a rare degenerative condition. Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren.

12.00 ManSpace. (M, R, CC) Hosted by Dan Anstey.

1.00 V.I.P. (M, R) The team’s reputation is threatened.

2.00 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. (PG) 3.00 20/20. (CC) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday. (CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

12.40 48 Hours: The Preacher’s Wife. (M, R, CC) A look at the death of Kari Baker.

1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Life Today With James Robison. (PG) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC) Morning news and talk show.

1.55 MOVIE: Four Nights With Anna. (MA15+, R) (2008) Artur Steranko.

3.40 The Surgery Ship.

(M, R, CC) 4.45 Strangeface. (M, R) 5.00 CCTV English News.

5.30 NHK World English News.

5.45 France 24 Feature.

11.30 12.30 1.30

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(R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions. Please Note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to late change by networks.

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6.15pm Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014) Action.

Gary Oldman. Humans fight an ape empire. (M) Action

7.30pm Da Vinci’s Demons.

(MA15+) FX

6.30pm Mighty Planes.

Looks at the US Navy’s Blue Angels. (PG) Discovery Turbo

1.00pm Cricket. Twenty20 International Series. New Zealand v Sri Lanka. Game 2.

Fox Sports 2

8.30pm Mansfield Park (1999) Romance. Frances O’Connor. A poor relation growing up among her wealthy relatives struggles to choose between her true love and a determined suitor. (M) Romance

7.30pm Modern Family.

Haley celebrates her 21st birthday. (M) FOX8 10.00pm New Girl. The gang goes camping for Thanksgiving.

(M) FOX8

7.30pm A Beauty Is Born: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. Foxtel Arts 9.40pm Life Is Toff. Follows an eccentric aristocratic family.

(M) Lifestyle You

5.00pm Soccer. A-League.

Round 14. Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar. Fox Sports 4 8.15pm Skiing. World Cup. Men’s Slalom. First leg.

Eurosport Caesar, the simian star of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

10.25pm Grace Of Monaco (2014) Biography. Nicole Kidman. (PG) Romance

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.50 Messy Goes To Okido. 2.05 Mike The Knight. (R, CC) 2.20 Q Pootle 5. (R, CC) 2.30 Let’s Go Pocoyo. (R, CC) 2.40 Dinosaur Train. (R, CC) 3.10 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 Around The World. (R, CC) 4.45 The Furchester Hotel. (R, CC) 5.00 Fireman Sam: Heroes Of The Storm. (R, CC) 6.00 Charlie And Lola. (R, CC) 6.15 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.25 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (R, CC) 7.30 Build A New Life In The Country. (R, CC) 8.15 Dream Build. (R) 8.30 MOVIE: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. (M, R, CC) (2010) 10.25 Buzzcocks. (R, CC) 10.55 Ladyboys. (M, R, CC) 11.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends.

(R, CC) 12.35 Nick Baker’s Weird Creatures. (R, CC) 1.25 Swamp Brothers. (PG, R, CC) 1.50 Deadly 60. (R, CC) 2.20 Close. 5.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. (R, CC) 5.10 Abney & Teal. (R, CC) 5.25 Tilly And Friends. (R, CC) 5.35 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.50 Children’s Programs.

ABC3 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Tashi. (R, CC) 6.35 Arthur. (R) 7.00 Odd Squad. (R) 7.20 Oh No! It’s An Alien Invasion. (R, CC) 7.45 Dr Dimensionpants. (R) 8.05 SheZow. (R, CC) 8.20 Endangered Species. (R, CC) 8.30 The Day My Butt Went Psycho. (R, CC) 9.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 9.30 Total Drama Presents: Ridonculous Race. 10.15 Adv Time. (R) 11.05 Prank Patrol Road Trip. (R, CC) 11.30 Secret Life Of Boys. (R, CC) 11.35 Life With Boys. (R, CC) 11.55 A Gurls Wurld. (R, CC) 12.30 The Next Step. (R, CC) 2.00 Make It Pop. (R, CC) 2.45 Great Big Adv. (R, CC) 3.00 Bushwhacked! (R, CC) 3.25 Splatalot. (R, CC) 3.50 Studio 3. 4.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 4.25 Big Babies. (R, CC) 4.40 Strange Hill High. (R, CC) 5.05 Roy. (R, CC) 5.40 Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. (R, CC) 6.30 Rocket’s Island. (CC) 7.00 Harriet’s Army. (PG, R, CC) 8.20 Keeping Up With The Kaimanawas.

(PG) (New Series) 8.40 Keeping Up With The Kaimanawas. 9.05 Heartland. (R, CC) 9.50 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG, R, CC) 9.55 Rage. (PG, R) 2.25 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 Leyland Brothers’ World. (R) 10.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 The Zoo. (R, CC) 11.30 Surf Patrol.

(PG, R, CC) 12.00 Tennis. Apia International. Day 1. From Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. 5.00 60 Minute Makeover. (PG, R) 6.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) The teams head to Peterborough.

7.00 Escape To The Country.

(R) Jules Hudson heads to Wales.

8.00 Tennis. (CC) Brisbane International. Night 8. From Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane.

11.30 Escape To The Country.

(R) A couple relocate to rural Essex.

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 Medical Emergency.

(PG, R, CC) 2.00 The Zoo. (R, CC) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 This Rugged Coast. (R) 4.00 Escape To The Country.

(R) 5.00 Home Shopping.

7MATE 6.00 Shopping. (R) 6.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 7.30 Shopping. (R) 8.00 The Hook & The Cook. (PG, R) 8.30 NFL. NFL. AFC Wild Card. Houston Texans v Kansas City Chiefs. 11.30 Dream Car Garage. (PG, R) 12.00 NFL. NFL. AFC Wild Card. Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers.

From Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. 3.00 Fishing Western Australia. (PG) 3.30 Hillbilly Handfishin’. (PG) 4.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R, CC) Amy and Wil Wheaton get into a dispute.

8.30 MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. (M, R, CC) (2008) A man struggles to avoid his ex-girlfriend. Jason Segel, Kristen Bell.

10.50 MOVIE: Stewardess School. (M) (1986) 12.50 MOVIE: Four Brothers.

(M, R) (2005) 3.00 Doomsday Bunkers. (PG, R) 4.00 Married With Children.

(PG, R) 5.00 NFL. NFL. NFC Wild Card. Minnesota Vikings v Seattle Seahawks. From TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

GO! 6.00 Thunderbirds. (R) 7.00 Rabbids. (PG, R) 7.30 The Skinner Boys. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Wild Kratts.

(R) 8.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 9.00 Looney Tunes. (R) 9.30 Little Charmers. (R) 10.00 Young Justice. (PG, R) 10.30 The Batman.

(PG, R) 11.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. (PG, R) 11.30 Rabbids.

(PG, R) 12.00 Sonic Boom. (PG, R) 12.30 SpongeBob. (R) 1.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, R) 3.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 3.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 4.00 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG, R) 4.30 The Batman. (PG, R) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG, R) 5.30 Looney Tunes. (R) 6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Rango. (PG, R, CC) (2011) 8.40 MOVIE: The Saint. (M, R) (1997) A thief falls in love with a scientist. Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue.

11.00 Anger Management. (M, R, CC) 12.00 The Cube. (PG) 1.00 All The Right Moves. (PG, R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG, R) 3.00 Green Lantern. (PG, R) 3.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers.

(PG, R) 4.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG, R)

GEM 6.00 Skippy. (R) 6.30 MOVIE: Dentist On The Job. (PG, R, CC) (1961) 8.30 Danoz. 9.30 Rainbow Country. (R) 10.00 Great Getaways. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Basketball. NBL. 1.00 Cycling. Australia Road National Championships. Road Race. 5.00 Life Flight. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 World’s Scariest. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Scam City. (PG) 7.30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away. (M) Paul and Steve evict a pair of hoarders.

8.30 Emergency On Our Streets. (MA15+) Immediate care specialist Andy races to the rescue of a girl who has fallen off her horse.

9.30 MOVIE: The Place Beyond The Pines.

(MA15+, CC) (2013) A motorcycle stunt man embarks on a life of crime.

Ryan Gosling.

12.30 Missing. (M) 1.30 Life Flight. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Danoz Direct. 3.00 New Style Direct. 3.30 Global Shop. 4.30 Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (PG) 5.00 Seaway. (PG, R, CC)

ONE 6.00 Shopping. 8.00 The Indestructibles. (PG, R) 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. (R, CC) 9.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG, R) 10.30 World Sport. (R) 10.50 Fishing Edge. 11.20 Cricket.

(CC) Big Bash League. Game 24. Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars. Replay. 3.00 Undercover Boss. (PG, R) 4.00 Megafactories. (PG, R) 5.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R, CC) 5.30 Extreme Fisherman. (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Extreme Collectors. (R) 8.30 Cops. (PG, R, CC) Follows officers on a patrol.

9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M, R) Follows police officers on patrol.

9.30 MOVIE: G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra. (M, R) (2009) Two soldiers are recruited into an elite unit. Channing Tatum.

11.50 World Sport. 12.20 48 Hours. (M, R) 1.20 Cops. (PG, R, CC) 1.50 Cops: Adults Only. (M, R) 2.20 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 2.50 RPM Moment. (R, CC) 3.00 Cricket. (CC) Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. Replay.

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 9.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 9.30 TMNT. (R) 10.00 Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures. (C, R, CC) 10.30 Sabrina. (PG, R) 11.00 Infomercials.

(PG, R) 11.30 Sabrina. (PG, R) 12.00 Family Ties. (PG, R) 1.00 Frasier.

(PG, R) 2.00 Raymond. (R, CC) 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 5.00 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Futurama. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Futurama. (PG, R, CC) Bender decides to become a chef.

8.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Bart falls for Jimbo’s girlfriend.

8.30 MOVIE: Me, Myself & Irene. (M, R, CC) (2000) A police officer harbours split personalities. Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger.

10.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R, CC) 11.25 The King Of Queens.

(PG, R) 12.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

(R, CC) 1.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 2.00 Family Ties. (PG, R) 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 TMNT. (R) 5.00 Sabrina. (PG, 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 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 MOVIE: Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. (PG, R) (1984) 3.10 Benidorm Bastards. (PG, R, CC) 3.35 Streetosphere. (PG, R) 4.05 The Pitch. (M, R) (Final) 4.55 Heston’s Feasts. (R, CC) 5.50 Running Man Australian Special III. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 South Park. (M, R, CC) The boys are stranded in the Andes.

8.55 Drunk History. (M) Hosted

by Derek Waters.

9.20 South Park. (M, R, CC) Obama’s decision to run is revealed.

9.50 Russell Howard’s Good News. (M) 10.20 American Swing.

(MA15+, R, CC) 11.45 In Her Skin. (M) 1.30 MOVIE: Look For A Star. (PG, R) (2009) 3.40 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

NITV 6.00 Tipi Tales. 6.30 Waabiny Time. 7.00 Move It Mob Style.

7.30 Bizou. 8.00 Mugu Kids. 8.30 Bushwhacked! 9.00 Go Lingo.

9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 NITV On The Road: Boomerang Festival. 11.00 Fusion With Casey Donovan. 12.00 The Medicine Line. 12.30 NITV On The Road: Barunga Festival. 1.30 Sheltered.

2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Round 2. Bunjalong Baygal Warriors v Coastal Warriors. 3.00 Rugby League.

Queensland Murri Carnival.

Women’s second semi-final. Murri Sistas v Coastal Gummaz. 3.45 Momentum. 5.00 Te Kaea. 5.30 The Prophets.

6.00 Awaken.

7.00 Marley Africa Road Trip.

(PG) 8.00 Tangaroa With Pio. 8.30 Mamu. (PG) 8.45 Alice And Kevin.

9.00 Forgotten Bird Of Paradise. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Half Baked.

(MA15+) (1998) Three men try to bail a friend out of jail. Dave Chappelle.

11.00 Boxing For Palm Island. (CC) 12.00 Volumz. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News. (CC) 12.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Compass. (R, CC) 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 A Taste Of Landline. (R, CC) 3.00 ABC News. (CC) 3.30 #TalkAboutIt. (R) 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 6.00 ABC News.

(CC) 6.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 7.00 After The Flood: Grantham Five Years On. (CC) 8.00 ABC News. (CC) 8.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R, CC) 9.00 ABC News. (CC) 9.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 10.00 ABC News. (CC) 10.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Conflict Zone. 12.00 IQ2 Debate: The Nuclear Deal With Iran. (R, CC) 12.45 The Quarters. 1.00 BBC World.

1.30 The Mix Remixed. (R, CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera. 3.00 BBC World. 3.30 Conflict Zone. (R) 4.00 BBC World. 4.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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by Murphy & Gianni

From the pages of America’s most popular newspapers

ACROSS

POINT TAKEN

by Paul Dorin

JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS by Dave T. Phipps

1. Information, informally 5. Genie’s home 9. Commercials 12. “Once – a time...”

13. Sheltered 14. Once around the track 15. Helen Reddy hit 17. Sch. org.

18. Charlie Brown’s dog 19. Fire residue 21. Yours truly 22. Accordion rendition, often 24. Amorphous mass 27. Lingerie item 28. Concept 31. Edge 32. Decay 33. Have 34. Newspaper pg.

36. Fool 37. On in years 38. Euphoric 40. Hosp. staffer

41. Memorable mission 43. Oriental temple 47. Oft-tattooed word 48. “Chicago” Oscar winner 51. Eggs 52. History chapters 53. Hold sway 54. Barbie’s companion 55. Adjoining 56. Largest of the seven

DOWN 1. Clothing 2. Admitting clients 3. Horse-play?

4. Bury 5. “My Fair -” 6. Carte lead-in 7. Kitten’s comment 8. Punishmentrelated 9. Pack leader, maybe

HOCUS-FOCUS

STRANGE BUT TRUE z It was 20th-century Nigerian novelist, poet and professor Chinua Achebe who made the following sage observation: “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.” z Historians say that on April 4, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. participated in a pillow fight in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This wouldn’t be noteworthy, of course, except for the fact that he was assassinated at the motel that same evening. z Those who study such things say that men without beards are 40 per cent more likely to describe themselves

by Samantha Weaver as happy. z In November last year, a bulldog named Otto set a Guinness World Record. In the city of Lima, Peru, Otto rode a skateboard through the legs of 30 people, setting a new record for skateboarding through the longest human tunnel. z It’s estimated that 85 per cent of Australians live within 50km of the coastline. z You probably won’t be surprised to learn that before horseradish was called horseradish, it was known as “stingnose” in many areas, particularly the United States. However, you might be surprised to learn that

it was sometimes rubbed on a person’s forehead to relieve a headache. z Lawmakers in Kentucky evidently once thought it necessary to pass legislation making it illegal to paint one’s lawn red. z You might not think of tarantulas as fragile, but they are. Despite their soft, furry appearance, if one of these spiders has even a short fall without catching itself on its thread, the drop likely will shatter its exoskeleton or rupture its abdomen. z If you ever have the good fortune to encounter a group of bunnies, you’ll know that you can collectively call them a “fluffle”.

Thought for the Day: “If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.”

– James Thurber

10. Appointment 11. Resorts 16. Gorilla 20. Take to the slopes 22. Commonplace 23. Feedbag fill 24. Bud 25. Back talk 26. 1971 Heston film, with “The” 27. Actor Pitt 29. Ram’s mate 30. In addition 35. Poorly lit 37. Goat hair made into wool 39. Twelve 40. British rule in India 41. Uncontrolled 42. Lyricist’s subject, often 43. History 44. Responsibility 45. Sandwich shop 46. On the briny 49. Before 50. Wage earner’s payment NO.151214

by Henry Boltinoff

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 08.01.2016 to Sunday 10.01.2016

YOUR STARS 坥

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) Are you still in a party mood? Exciting moments experienced last week have really wound up your mojo!

Keeping the mood going needs energy and enthusiasm. If you have that, make the most of a sparkling time. The practical world will encroach soon enough. A quiet weekend, however, could give enough power to get you through another fastmoving week.

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TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21) Some-

one who has been out of your sphere of influence for some time, perhaps because they moved away, is likely to return. This can be both unexpected and confusing. In some ways, you have moved on, but midweek old feelings are stirring again. From another direction there is a suggestion that really appeals. If you want it, go and get it!

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GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21) In a

for the week commencing January 11

BY CASSANDRA NYE

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LEO (JUL 23-AUG 23) This week is about going over old ground.

This applies both at work and play. A young relative may wish you to have some input on a hobby or job that they have taken up. You could give just the answer they need. New loves may be apart from you for a few weeks or months.

During this time someone from the past may make contact. How will you respond?

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VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23) Keeping

the social whirl going may not be first on your list of priorities this week, but others have different ideas. Somehow you are more in demand than ever. Trying to delegate to a loved one may not be working. Are you being too soft on them? Maybe someone needs to be reminded of their responsibilities? Some tedious but necessary work is needed on the practicalities.

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loving and fast-moving week you really thrive. This is where you want to be. If you are not with the right partner, it is a great time to keep a lookout. Someone with a foreign accent may appeal. New faces come either from travel or a shared interest. Trying something new and even unconsidered appeals. Where passions come together, shared interests can become life-long.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) Social fun and romance are both in the air this week. As soon as Tuesday or Wednesday a meeting could set you in a different direction. Your heart is involved in more than one encounter of the best kind. Where the chance to find someone special is there, take it! Of course, if you are already happily suited, enjoy this very romantic time together.

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CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 22) Both passion and the urge to succeed run with you this week.

Be determined to make the most of your attitude and appearance as you could be about to meet someone special. Look to the weekend for new faces and interests.

Basing your decisions, even small ones, on past experience is not always good. Going somewhere fresh and keeping your eyes and ears open yields a very special moment.

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SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22) A

few blips in communications make you tetchy as the week begins. You are not alone in feeling frustrations both at work and home. A loved one may be very busy or away for a time, maybe just when you want to talk to them. Look to an old friend to fill the gap, but consider carefully if thoughts of backtracking here start to form. z Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly is 61 on January 13.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) The arts and romance run

together for you as this week begins. Someone who wants to get you involved with one or the other shows enthusiasm. That is something you have always found hard to resist. Where it is coupled with high energy, it can be impossible say no to. Should you even try?

Release your mind from the treacly attitude you can have to anything unusual.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN

20) This time is all about working with others. Teamwork can be everything when you are in demand. Last-minute travel is likely which could be related to a call for help. Get organised for any eventuality and things will soon be back to normal. Staying calm is not always easy, especially when you feel unbalanced. A loved one is providing great backup just when you need it. Don’t forget to say ‘thank you!’

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AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19) A

few communication problems make for a frustrating start to the week. Try to get ahead with work matters by Thursday. Plans for the weekend may need a bit more organisation because of travel blips. With finances in the spotlight you may seek advice from someone who has nothing to gain from your decisions. It would be far too easy for you to be parted from your money.

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PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20) Com-

munications may be erratic at the moment. Getting around and seeing people rather than sending messages works better. One particular conversation midweek could centre on your finances. Try to tie this up with producing more income and a balance is made. Being very forward-thinking does not always tie up with extra cash. That should not stop you from planning ahead and looking for even better deals.

Monday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Taking on more responsibilities may not be the first thing on your mind.

However, the situation changes through the winter months. Although surprised, take changes with good grace and run with them. The longer term will show their worth, Capricorn.

Tuesday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Capricorn, in a fast-moving year you may wish, at times, to slow things down.

Being flexible and not taking some things so seriously will help. The more you have fun with friends, the more balanced you feel.

Wednesday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! In an expansive year there are some practical things to learn. This could involve going back to the drawing board in some ways. It will be worthwhile. In a world that constantly changes, Capricorn, we must do the same.

Thursday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Basing the future entirely on what has happened in the past could see you go off course, Capricorn. Some changes start without you noticing. Keep up to date mainly by talking to colleagues and tutors.

Friday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday!

Some changes in your work pattern may be hard to adjust to. Still, others mange it and so will you, Capricorn. Asking for understanding from your partner is essential. Don’t let pride stop you from being naturally human.

Saturday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Capricorn, the future is good, the future is new, the future can be confusing.

Mixed feelings abound over changes that are unexpected. Get a good work and home balance so that you are strongly based.

Sunday’s Birthday Luck: Happy Birthday! Working harder means that it is essential to let your hair down more frequently. Happy moments come from sharing both good and jittery times. Communications tie things together for you.

SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS for this week’s puzzles and tests Mega Maze

CryptoQuote answer

This week's Snowflakes

This week's New Yorker

This week's Sudoku

This week's Go Figure!

FIND THE WORDS solution 883 The lifesavers DUAL CROSSWORD 18,967 CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Liner; 8 Oratory; 9 Elapsed; 10 Het up; 12 New Orleans; 15 Ghost story; 18 Tiara; 19 G-string; 21 Sleight; 22 Adieu.

Down: 1 Sleep tight; 2 Knead; 3 Eros; 4 Hoodoo; 5 Bachelor; 6 Portray; 11 Passing out; 13 Estrange; 14 Donated; 16 Tights; 17 Rigid; 20 Teak.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Ocean; 8 Stammer; 9 Stumble; 10 Inlet; 12 Instructor; 15 Ambivalent; 18 Thing; 19 Perturb; 21 Scuttle; 22 Scour.

Down: 1 Consultant; 2 Serum; 3 Knob; 4 Ascent; 5 Taciturn; 6 Emulate; 11 Threadbare; 13 Navigate; 14 Obvious; 16 Lapsed; 17 Juror; 20 Ruse.

The Baker’s Dozen Trivia Test: 1. Daisy Hill Puppy Farm.

2. A blessing.

3. Samuel Johnson 4. Queensland and South Australia.

5. Decompression sickness (also known as divers’ disease) 6, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune 7. “The Addams Family” 8. Memphis, Tennessee, USA. 9. Mediterranean Sea (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera) 10. Flags 11. Simon and Garfunkel, in 1970.

12. Annika Sorenstam (2003-05).

13. “After All”, by Cher and Peter Cetera in 1989. It was used in the film “Chances Are”. The song was released only in the US and Canada but went global anyway, getting airplay in Europe and Australia.

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