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FROM THE EDITOR

Friday 14.10.2016 to Sunday 16.10.2016 DREAM

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Festive fun for Dubbo in October PAGE 04

7 DAYS The week’s major news stories around the region PAGE 06

GRACE KNIGHT The amazing songstress still going strong PAGE 12

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Lawyer on the land PAGE 20

PROFILE

BUSINESS

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GARDENING

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Dundullimal Homestead in bloom PAGE 30

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Get with the program EMEMBER when there was nothing to do in Dubbo? Let alone across the region. Not that generations of locals haven’t kept themselves well occupied, but it used to be the perception that there was nothing to do. Cast your eye across the ‘what’s on’ itinerary over the next few weeks however and there’s a bit of a paradigm shift underway, culturally speaking. The rumblings of change have been coming for some time and the gates for community events pinned to the arts were really thrown open when the Dubbo Regional Theatre and the Western Plains Cultural Centre came to fruition, as genuine bona fide cultural hubs. The recent emergence of BOOMDubbo has injected a new level of vibrancy and along the way there have been steady contributors like Dubbo Artz, Orana Arts and the Macquarie Conservatorium, to a growing sense that Dubbo and it’s surrounds weren’t just about an agriculturally driven economy, and while that might not even be true these days, it’s still a perception. When you think about the core group of people whose passion for cultural expression in all its forms have pushed - and continue to push the boundaries, they’ve had to be like a band of rebels challenging the status quo which has long favoured sport which without question also has its place as an invaluable asset to the region and community fabric. Joyce Schneider always comes to mind as an ever gracious and incredibly smart arts advocate who was also streetwise to resistance to the arts and inspired generations to be the counterbalance. Amateur theatre groups and performance spaces for youth and adults, the Con, numerous dance schools, a writers festival, a prolific filmmaking group, countless exceptional photographers, art gallery spaces and gardens, the list goes on and on of artistic pursuits reaching great heights in this region, pushing Dubbo towards it’s own brand of biennale or Vivid. The Macquarie Credit Union Dream Festival which kicked off yesterday (Thursday, October 13) is snowballing into something quite astonishing and exciting and there’s no reason why one day it’s couldn’t be on a world map of must see arts festivals. It runs through to the big shindig on Sunday, October 23 between 4pm and 10pm in Victoria Park. Lanterns, Lights and Markets bring together live music, gourmet food stalls, boutique gifts, and a bar for over 18s. Dreamland for Families features “Gastropedia” a curious mythical creatures performance, a children’s play (Riddle Me This Riddle Me That); a lantern parade which has been weeks in the making involving all ages and culminates in a visual spectacle complimented by a lights and laser show which this year will involve the exciting dance group “Thikkabilla Vibrations” which is fast making a name for itself as a groundbreaking indigenous dance experience. All for free. Then on October 27 - though events and exhibitions have already begun - enter Artlands Dubbo 2016. With over 600 delegates from across Australia and internationally the biennial event is the largest gathering of the arts sector in Australia and it’s been 14 years since it was last held in NSW.

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Unlike most conferences, Artlands Dubbo 2016 is combined with an exciting arts festival that is open to the general public. The festival showcases the best arts program from across the state with a combination of theatre, dance, music and a range of different visual arts experiences culminating in a free outdoor orchestral concert on Sunday, October 30 again in a jewel of the city, Victoria Park, featuring the premier performance of the newly formed Regional Youth Orchestra. Dubbo Weekender will feature an official programme in next week’s edition, and it will also appear in our sister publication the Dubbo Photo News. The economic benefit to the city and surrounding areas of both festivals will no doubt have kept some bean counters up late at night, but hotel bookings, bums on seats in restaurants and cafes, more traffic for retail outlets and tourist spots, service stations and supermarkets, they’re all likely to feel the benefits. Kind of makes you laugh when you hear that cli- Kind of che remark about someone makes you wanting to pursue an art form for a career and be- laugh when ing told, “get yourself a real you hear job.” Like mining, the arts cre- that cliche ates jobs but also self worth, remark satisfaction, connection, about community and identity. For years now we’ve en- someone viably been eyeing Parkes’ wanting to Elvis Festival and it’s meteoric rise from a family birth- pursue an day party to an internation- art form for ally recognised event. Ideas have come and gone look- a career ing for our niche. and being Who doesn’t love Elvis and wearing a gem studded told, “get jumpsuit, big hair, bold sun- yourself a nies and a ‘thank you very real job.” much’? Who doesn’t love participating in moments gener- Like ated from pure inspiration mining, the and creativity which will be showcased throughout arts creates Dubbo in October. jobs but If last year’s Dream Fest also self closing event was any indication, then thousands worth, upon thousands of people satisfaction, will pour into Victoria Park to be part of something big- connection, ger than themselves, some- community thing transformative and that is the magic of all ar- and tistic pursuits. identity. Not unlike watching a sporting event where skill and the moment collude to create an extraordinary happening -sometimes compared to watching a ballet - for the execution of perfection. If your October calendar isn’t filled with overlapping things to do, then go find yourself a dream fest program or watch this space for the Artlands Dubbo 2016 official program. And you know, get with the program because working in the arts in Dubbo is a real job.

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Wambuul Festival celebrates river and its long term protection ` A lot of the rivers in inland Australia seem to be underutilised, and we’ve used them as drains or routes over the generations but Dubbo does a particularly good job I reckon of celebrating the river and appreciating the river because we use it as a focal point for a lot of the community activities that we have, especially on the weekends and now that it’s warming up a bit and the weather’s beautiful.

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HE inaugural Wambuul Macquarie River Festival will be held in Dubbo on Sunday, October 16, celebrating the river’s uses, values and place in our local identity. The event is a joint effort between the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), Dubbo Regional Council and the Department of Primary Industries and local community groups, all whom protect, value and educate people about the river and all it has to offer. OEH Event Coordinator and community engagement officer Andy McQuie said, ‘Wambuul’ is a Wiradjur word or a local Aboriginal name for the Macquarie River. “It’s integral to what we do, if we didn’t have a river here we’d be living in the middle of a desert basically so it’s really important that we respect it, care for it, look after it and just value it – the amount of people that have been down here in the last few weeks when the river has been running a banker has been incredible to see and it’s encouraging too because people, even though they might not come down here every day, they do appreciate it. “So we’re encouraging everybody to come down to the same place at the same time, just for a day, to celebrate the river “The idea is that anybody’s who’s got anything to do with the river and appreciates the river and uses the river in any way to come down and share their stories and enjoy what’s going on down here “We’ve just had some floods and some high flows through so there’s some good water going down right through the river system at the moment and the dam’s full so it’s time to celebrate that,” said McQuie. From Sandy Beach along the Dubbo riverfront to Ollie Robbins Oval there will be much to see and do during the festival. “We’re combining it with the Department of Fisheries Gone Fishing Day which is a national fishing day at various locations right across Australia including several locations in NSW and Dubbo’s been selected for the Gone Fishing Day this year, so that’s happening down at Sandy Beach so there’ll be a whole host of stuff associated with fishing down there, fishing activities, casting competitions and then as you move up from Sandy Beach on to Ollie Robbins Oval there’ll be other things to see

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and do “We’ve got our new Dubbo Disc golf course down from Sandy beach so there’ll be people down there teaching you about disc golf and having a crack at that “We’ll have a tree planting activity with The Dubbo Field Nats – the Macquarie River Bushcare group is doing a clean-up along one of the sections of the river, there’ll be some Wiradjuri cultural stuff happening near the LH Ford Bridge, they’re hoping to get a bark ca-

noe to mould over the fire and some fish to cook in the coals so that’ll be good to taste that. “There’ll be information and displays including right down here at the boat ramp near Ollie Robbins Oval where we’ll have the Riversmart floating classroom and information about the critters that live in the river. “We’ll have information about the recent high river flows as well as plenty of activities for people to try with the Orana Dragon Boat, Dubbo Canoe Club and the

newly-installed Disk Golf course. “Macquarie Bushcare will also be doing a riverside clean-up and anyone is welcome to join to do their bit to keep our river clean and healthy. “The Riversmart floating classroom is hoping to be able to operate ‘hop-on hop-off’ water watch lessons throughout the day depending on the river flows.” “The triathlon club is having a run in the afternoon, the glow run’s on the night beforehand, the park run’s on the day before so it’ll be a good celebration, a good weekend of river activities. Around 30 community organisations and government departments and groups are going down to the festival. “It’s starting small and hopefully it’ll build up over the years – to my mind it wants to be something that anybody can organise, you know, I’ve just kicked it off in my role with Environment and Heritage as community engagement but it’s a brilliant way to bring people together, they can sign up for the canoe club or get interested in the Dragon Boats or come and try one of the other activities that’s down here on the day,” he said. “There’ll be food and drink vendors along the river, and we’re hoping to get some of our local young musos to showcase their talents and a group of landscape painters under the leadership of local artist Mon Garling. “The Dubbo riverfront will be a hive of activity this weekend and it’s safe to say there will be something for everyone,” McQuie added.

Wambuul River Festival z Sunday, October 16 z http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/go-fishing-nsw z Find out more about OEH’s work along the Macquarie River at the OEH website

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Festive fun for Dubbo in October HE Dream Festival is in full swing kicking off yesterday (Thursday, October 12) at the Church Street Rotunda with the launch event, “Pianos on the Pavement”, where local musicians tinkled the ivories and locals could find out a bit more for what’s going on. And there’s a lot. From October 14 to 25, Citizen Dream Art Exhibition celebrates the built landscape, and has called on artists to respond to the man-made features of Dubbo and to look upon the city with new, fresh and creative eyes. On October 16, the Dream Lantern Making Workshops will be held at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. From October 18 to 22, the Dream Chalk Art display features Rudy Kistler and Zac Craig (formerly of Dubbo) who will colour the pavement with interactive

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and engaging pavement art. At the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, “ZooAcoustic” on October 23, brings together live chilled out acoustic style music for the whole family at the Zoo on Sunday afternoon. On the 24th it’s Sushi in the Shoyoen Gardens from 6pm to 9pm. On October 25, Jack Marx, one of Australia’s most controversial journalists will be interviewed live by Dubbo’s own Tony Webber. The closing event on October 22, will feature Gastropedia described as “coming from realm far away, come curious mythical creatures, their kind unseen before. “Harnessed and ridden by a pair of woodland imps, the giant hairy snails slime their way along streets, malls and parklands to the amazement of onlookers

and passers-by alike. “The snails come with their own musical score, have lots of moving body parts, and leave a watery snail trail. “Bewildered to find themselves in our world, and by our strange ways, these mythical creatures are nevertheless always friendly, like to be patted (the snails that is!) and love a photo opportunity. The laser show will focus down Memorial Drive with a 'A beacon of energy' - Thikkabilla Vibrations run by Tyrone Gordon, will partner with Oracle Liquid to perform an aboriginal inspired performance and show. Then there’s that great community connector - the lantern parade. Are we having fun yet? Dubbo in October, is definitely the place to be.

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The Macquarie Credit Union Dream Festival launched yesterday (on Thursday, October 13) and runs until Saturday, October 22 with the closing event “Lanterns, Lights and Markets� at Victoria Park from 4pm to 10pm. Many more events daily until then. Pictured is Macquarie Credit Union General Manager, Matthew Bow, Michael Kneipp, Leanne Soper and Kim Seccombe. PHOTO: DUBBO WEEKENDER/MADDIE CONNELL.

ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED When over 600 delegates, dozens of practicing artists, more than 160 guest speakers and art fans in their droves converge on Dubbo from around Australia - and the world – from Thursday, October 27 for the biggest bi-annual art festival and four-day conference held in Australia, many volunteers are going needed to support numerous events across the CBD. The conference and festival program highlights were launched at the Sydney Opera House under the tagline, “Part Conference, Part Festival, All Arts� and will feature speakers, panels, facilitated forums, workshops and discussions surrounding contemporary issues within the arts sector but can’t run smoothly without a small army of locals at the ready to keep events ticking along. There are many and varied opportunities for Artlands 2016 volunteer “ambassadors� with a diverse range of skills and a few hours to spare during October. You can lodge your application through the official website www.artlands.com.au. Once you sign up you’ll receive a unique “Artlands Ambassador� T-shirt to wear during the event and you’ll be fed and watered during your shift. You need to be committed, fit; enthusiastic and very helpful to conference delegates most of whom will never have been to Dubbo before.

All volunteer shifts are three hours long and a minimum age of 18 years applies. Some of the roles will be responsible for administration and production duties and those people will need exceptional computer and customer service skills and be a team player. Other roles include: “Meeters and Greeters� are the first contact with patrons so must be friendly and outgoing and comfortable in dealing with the public. “Registrars� are responsible for providing registration support. “Shifters� are responsible for the setting up, cleaning up and general tasks throughout the Festival. This is the ideal job for active and energetic volunteers. “Minders� are responsible for the overall running of the front and back of house areas and need exceptional customer service skills. “Rovers� are Dubbo locals who have outstanding knowledge of the local area and will act as ambassadors for Artlands. “Afternoon Ushers� are needed on Friday and Saturday afternoons to be room supervisors for parallel sessions. “Art Fair Runners� will be based at the Dubbo Showground and a pivotal link back to the main conference precinct during the festival and conference. This position may involve the use of bicycles to ensure fast and easy movement between venues.

Volunteer performers wanted VOLUNTEERS are also needed for the Artlands Dubbo 2016 opening ceremony to be involved in a performance, as characters and puppeteers (no previous experience required) and as stage hands (to move pieces). You need to be reasonably fit and available for the evenings between Tuesday, October 25 to Thursday, October 27 inclusive from 6pm to 9pm and on call in the evenings the week before. The performance will run for 50 minutes. The opening ceremony is a free public event featuring community drumming with Kai Tipping (Bellingen), a pop up farm, Indigenous dancers choreographed by Jo Clancy (Blue Mountains), a duet between local didj player Lewis Burns and Vic McEwan (Narrandera), The Dubbo Concert Band, conducted by McEwan, projections and a giant red-back spider puppet created by Dave Jones (Natimuk, Victoria) and made by Leonie Ward, and it will all revolve around a centre pivot irrigator modified by Joey Ruigrok (Mullumbimby). This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the sort of large outdoor performance that is not often seen in Regional NSW. To participate in the opening ceremony please contact Artlands 2016 coordinator in Dubbo Greg Pritchard on O428871361 or artlandsdubbo@gmail. com.

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The week’s top stories from around the region by John Ryan Wellington Shire Council whose job was absorbed into the new amalgamated structure. He’s been offered a job down south and is making the move, and certainly in my role with Mid Macquarie Landcare I’ll miss all the help and advice he was always happy to provide.

IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE, LIVING LIVES IN PEACE IMAGINE John Lennon still alive, he would have turned 76 this week. Imagine if the world had followed his vision of peace, of a world where there was no need for wars, a place where religion’s didn’t shape the battlegrounds. Compare that with the choice for US president, and it looks like that vision will be further removed than ever, either trump or Clinton will be an unmitigated disaster.

WORLD DOMINATION IT may be a case of world domination, but in a good way, with Dubbo’s Ruth Shanks who has been re-elected as World President of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), of which CWA of NSW is a member. October 15 is the United Nations International Day of Rural Women so the announcement is quite timely. And happy 60th birthday to Mick O’Neill, an unsung community worker about the place who was given a bit of recognition this week. “Eagle” has been quietly picking up rubbish around the city and the river in wholesale lots, sometimes getting his blokes to help out as well, so these good civic work have been costing him financially as well as the

SAYONARAS AND FELICITATIONS YEARS ago I did a yarn with Dubbo’s Regional Airport operations manager Lindsay Mason (pictured) when he was overseeing the first terminal expansion and upgrade and he shocked me when he began pointing out all the material he’d been able to find homes for at other council operations, such as fences, carpet and steel beams. I couldn’t believe it, that’s not how people normally operate in a council where some senior staff have been aghast at any suggestions to use second-hand materials, but it impressed the hell out of me. Here’s a trained accountant who’s made the airport his passion and his record of achievement speaks for itself. As a journo, it was always a pleasure to deal with airport staff despite new and onerous federal terrorism rules which would enable paper-pusher style managers to make even the simplest things difficult. Anyway, Lindsay’s moving

huge time component. Anyway, his good mate Matt Hansen has collected 100 of his tip receipts and council will reimburse him for the hundreds of tonnes of public rubbish he’s paid to have dropped off at the tip. This ongoing and sustained effort isn’t just talking about doing good community works, it’s actually living it. And there’s speculation former rugby league international and Dubbo boy Dean Pay could be in the running to coach the NRL’s Canterbury Bulldogs if current coach Des Hasler is sacked, so good luck with that one.

THE WEATHER’S GONE TO THE DOGS IT’S been raining cats and dogs on the state government in recent times. Interesting politics behind the greyhound ban, and the industry must think itself pretty lucky that a lot of supporters with agendas other than saving the dogs wanted to hand the coalition a lesson. Hopefully the industry can be cleaned up, and I wonder If those involved at the highest

Dubbo’s Regional Airport operations manager Lindsay Mason leaving to take new post in Narrabri. PHOTO: DUBBO WEEKENDER/ YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

to Narrabri for a major promotional opportunity and he’ll be sorely missed, but what a high to leave on, with numbers through the airport way way up, new flights to so many different destinations and the announcement in the past week of

almost $7 million to be spent in the precinct. Another great Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) employee to find greener pastures is Ashoor Khan, the extraordinarily efficient and helpful community grants officer from the former

CWA taking the lead at the Associated Country Women of the World conference in the United Kingdom. CWA of NSW’s Annette Turner and reelected for a second term as World President of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Ruth Shanks (from Dubbo) with CWA of Australia’s Dorothy Coombe and CWA of NSW’s Gail Commens. PHOTO: ACWW.

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BACK to the airport and the multi-million dollar boost to Dubbo’s airport has been extensively reported but what a great win for the city. It also further cements Dubbo as the Hub of the West. Our council needs to collaborate with the community the way it’s been pushed into working with state and federal governments, that would make so many good things happen, but getting this done across the board in that organization will require a massive culture shift. Hopefully our new councilors elected next September can make some moves to give us a new and inclusive direction. Collaboration is happening from some outstanding individuals within council as well as good work from some departments, but the pervading culture from most very senior staff is that they don’t want to hand over any control, or devolve any responsibility to the community and this is a derogatory and heavy-handed attitude towards the people who pay their huge wages.

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levels, and those who have been doing the wrong thing, quite understand what they’re in for. There will be a one million candlepower spotlight on people to behave themselves and operate within the law, as well as lots of extra layers of bureaucratic process at the least – in the end some may wish the industry had been banned and they’d taken the compensation package which would have been on offer. Unbelievably, a 27 year-old man was arrested this week charged with animal cruelty offences relating to live baiting of greyhounds, animal torture and beating, charges which his lawyer said he is vigorously contesting. The man is a registered greyhound trainer from Cabramatta, talk about bring your entire industry into even more disrepute. And while we’re on the subject of allegedly dumb and dumber, how about the 61 yearold truckie who blew 0.083 near Tweed heads this week, luckily he was only on one of the nation’s busiest roads, in one of its busiest spots, and fortunate for all he was only carrying cylinders of carbon dioxide, LPG and compressed oxygen which are classified as mere “dangerous goods� and not in the extreme category like, say, an atomic bomb. But getting back to the sor-

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ry saga of the greyhounds, the spotlight on the industry will be as intense as any in this state’s history, there will be a mainstream media horde lurking, just waiting for the slightest infringement, and for those who’ve always done the right thing, rearing and racing their dogs just won’t be quite the same in the new climate – I’m betting that many in the industry, particularly the small players, will hate bookwork and red tape as much as I do, and will pine for the good old days. This is a classic example not only of government overreach and underestimation (I still can’t believe the way the issue played out myself), but should also serve as a warning to other industries that don’t reign in those acting corruptly, or outside the law. It seems also that the heat is

off local MP, Nationals’ leader and deputy premier Troy Grant after the backflip, but with so many overt and covert forces arrayed against the coalition, the government didn’t have much choice but to reverse the decision and live to fight another day. I bet a few former mayors are wondering why they couldn’t get the sort of traction the greyhound decision did. It’ll also be most interesting to see if all the so-called unviable country tracks that were slated to be closed will now be kept open – interesting times ahead indeed. Let’s just hope the next industry to be put in the crosshairs is the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) boys, they’ve been getting away with a lot of bad stuff, there seems to be little to zero financial benefit to taxpayers and owners of

our state, us, yet there are huge risks of destroying irreplaceable aquifers, and all for corporate profits – we need to see all political donations banned, at all levels of government. It’ll be interesting to see if all the ALP pollies who supported the industry, the ones who are lawyers, will offer to defend him pro bono – but then, there’d be no cheap political points doing that. The “raining cats� in the headline for this piece? The government now knows who they are.

FLOODING, OR LEAKING, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ONE million hectares of crop lost, vast tracts of pasture ruined, thousands of kilometres of roads destroyed, countless k’s of

fences and farm roads wrecked, mental health problems that may well be immeasurable – welcome to the flood repair bill in 2016, the year there was no drought. According to Central West Local Lands Services early indications estimate crop losses to be well in excess of $680 million. Total agricultural damage estimates are in excess of $720 million. This estimate is based on the best information currently available – losses will vary based on length and breadth of water inundation, yield loss and the ability to harvest. Bloody hell, what is wrong with this allegedly sunburnt country. Having said that, at least we haven’t had the major disasters like earthquakes in Tibet or the Hurricane which swept through Haiti as relentlessly as the ClinPaddocks inundated by rain and floodwater in the region. PHOTOS: DUBBO WEEKENDER/GREG SMART

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Narromine Airport played host to Oz-Kosh on the weekend which was hailed a huge success with people flying in from across Australia. PHOTO: DAN COMPTON

ton Foundation – we’ve been spared the catastrophic events which claim thousands of lives – but the long term cost of our big wet is going to continue on and on and on – already, and just in this state, and just superficially, the cost is already getting close to the billion dollar mark. I couldn’t believe the farmer from down south who posted the view when he went to look over his canola, the paddock was literally covered in whitecaps with a few trees sticking up out of the dirty water. It’s great to see the state government commit at least $13 million early dollars so councils can get straight

on with fixing up their roads, often this process can drag out for months or years, leaving shires in limbo and rural ratepayers even worse off with their transport links than they already were.

AQUATIC TRAINING IN DEMAND IT seems synergistic, but free aqua fitness leader training is being offered in Dubbo and Walgett, authorities hope to have “access to affordable water-based exercise provided by trained Aqua Fitness Leaders.” I doubt too many farmers will want

Volucres PETER ALAND, Wez Thompson and Kim V.Goldsmith show a new digital media work which has been created in Dubbo over the past two years with the aim of debuting in the city at Artlands 2016 at the end of this month, October 27 to 30. Dubbo multi-media artist, Kim V. Goldsmith has worked closely with a small team of local creatives over the

past six months on a digital media work that is part of the four-day festival program, running alongside the national regional arts conference. Volucres will show at Holy Trinity Hall in Brisbane Street Dubbo from 12 noon to 5pm each day of the Artlands Festival. Free entry. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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NEWS & ANALYSIS. Macquarie Credit Union Dream Festival launched yesterday (Thursday, October 13. Between October 18 and 22 look out for DREAM Chalk Art, sponsored by Midwest Foods & Festivals Australia you’ll see pavement art around town created by Rudy Kistler and Zac Craig (former Dubbo resident). PHOTO: COURTESY DREAM FESTIVAL

to get into the water anytime soon, but according to the PR blurb from NSW Health, these classes are “excellent for anybody who wants to get fitter. People with pre-existing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, asthma or heart conditions are very welcome but may require medical clearance to attend.” Contact Kerry Smith (02) 6850 7313, Kerry.Smith1@health.nsw. gov.au or Matilda Low (02) 6809 8972, Matilda.Low@health.nsw.gov. au if you’re keen to learn more.

Great experience for Macquarie Students WHEN I went to school I never heard of overseas trips for the students, but don’t tell the kids and teachers from Macquarie Anglican Grammar who have recently returned from a two week trip to Wujiang, Dubbo’s sister city in China. The cultural tour included attending school, visiting palaces, temples, underground caves and a stroll along part of the Great Wall of China. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

This Sunday is Australia’s first ever National Gone Fishing Day and dubbo will be in the thick of things with the Wambuul River festival in full swing. Dubbo MP Troy Grant got into the act early, throwing in a line on the Macquarie River to help promote the event. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Nine year-old St Lawrences student Isaac Minney, watched on by his big brother Sam and sister Molly, sits proudly on top of a specially retrofitted Eagle push bike courtesy of the generous donation from the Zoo 2 Zoo bike riders who handed over the bike on Wednesday, October 12 during their farewell coffee at the Church Street Cafe, before heading off to Sydney. Zoo2Zoo departs Sydney this morning (Friday, October 14) at 5.30am for the 3 day return ride to Dubbo. Isaac will meet and ride with them on a final leg as the arrive at the Western Plains Taronga Zoo. PHOTO: LYNDA HAKSTEEG.

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Starry, starry Knight A chameleon of the Australian music scene, Grace Knight has carved a successful career both as a soloist and as the frontwoman of the Eurogliders. Almost 40 years after her ship arrived in the harbour, this amazing songstress is still going strong. WORDS Natalie Holmes

T’S hard to connect an Australian music icon with an English accent but Grace Knight’s British heritage is still detectable, almost 40 years after leaving her homeland. Born in Manchester, Knight spent much of her childhood in rural Hertfordshire, north of London. It was here that she connected with Celtic roots and music that would influence the rest of her life. “I come from Scottish and Irish music and a lot of family time was spent around a piano telling history and stories,” she explains. “That was my first influence. And it felt nice to sing. It wasn’t like if I got up to sing in front of an audience and it felt unnatural.” Knight grew into a young woman, and her musical tastes expanded.

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“As I got older, I was learning to play the guitar. I liked Carole King, The Drifters and soul music, particularly Motown. “Opera was also huge in my family as my father was an opera singer. His father also played to ex-pat Scots in Canada.” In 1976, Knight became a cabaret singer, performing in folk clubs. At that time, she was part of a duo that reached the semi-finals of a hotel talent quest. They were spotted by a London agent who offered them a gig on a ‘floatel’ in Dubai, a cruise ship/hotel. There she met one of her favourite recording groups, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. “Only a few years earlier, my sister and I would sing into our hairbrushes and create dance routines with my sis’ singing Martha’s lead vocals and me singing a

` “We just did it. It was just one of those things where one year, you’re watching the MTV music awards being filmed live in New York and the following year, you’re there in front of 65 million people.” – singer Grace Knight on the rapid rise of her 1980s band, “Euroglider”

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Vandella harmony.” Knight was overjoyed to share drinks with them after her show. “I hung off every kind word, encouragement and a piece of friendly advice Martha offered me. Hearing her say, ‘Oh you can do it, the more you do it, the easier it gets, eh girls?’ made it sound like a done deal in my head and I never expected after that I couldn’t become a ‘singer’; I just had to concentrate on being a better one.” The following year, she landed a gig on a cruise ship to Perth, Western Australia, where she planned to catch up with her sister. She survived the gig by tapping into Harry Nilsson’s ‘A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night’ which was appreciated by the largely geriatric audience.

The trip would turn out to change the entire course of her life. “I used the cruise as a way to pay my fare to Australia,” she explains. “It was the only thing I knew how to do and because I could travel around the world singing, that’s what I did. If you have it, then it’s a wonderful trait to have.” It was in Perth that she met Bernie Lynch. They formed a romantic relationship as well as a musical collaboration. When they met, Lynch was fronting new wave band The Stockings. He was singing and playing the guitar but also became known for his songwriting ability. Together, they started the band Living Single which would later change to the Eurogliders.

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It featured Crispin Akerman on guitar, Don Meharry on bass, Amanda Vincent on keyboard and John Bennetts on drums who had replaced Guy Slingerland when the band name changed. Lynch and Knight later married and split. Knight also had a relationship with Akerman, once (shockingly) telling morning television hosts that the band was an ‘Australian Fleetwood Mac.’ But where Lynch and Knight’s romance failed, their creative connection remains strong today. “Meeting Bernie was fantastic,” Knight says. “We’ve got a really good relationship. I understand him musically and I can find a space in between his lyrics to interpret his stories. “Bernie and I, we have a fantastic creative relationship. He really is a wonderful songwriter.”

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Formed in 1980, Eurogliders went on to enjoy success as an indie pop band. Rock music historian Ian McFarlane described them as ‘the accessible face of post-punk new wave music; traditional in structure, yet sophisticated in style, displaying a ‘modern veneer’. They attracted a legion of fans with a series of catchy hits such as “Heaven (must be there)�, which peaked at number two on the Australian charts in 1984, along with “We Will Together�, “The City of Soul� and “Can’t Wait to See You� which all reached the Top 10. Of their rapid rise to fame, Knight said they just dealt with it as it came. “We just did it. It was just one of those things where one year, you’re watching the MTV music awards being filmed live in New York and the following year, you’re there in front of 65 million people.� “We always had goals. With each goal, we had another goal. When you have reached one goal, you move on. We didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about it. We were always on the road.� Nonetheless, becoming overnight sensations was all a bit surreal for the group. “The first time we heard our song on the radio in the car, we really listened to it. It was just such a thrill. When you’re on the radio, it means you’re really famous.� “The first time you sign an autograph, you look around to see who else is watching.� Fame can have its flipside though. “Things started to change when I was in Target one day buying the cheapest knickers they had and the manager announced that Grace Knight of the Eurogliders was in the store.� Obviously fame hadn’t brought fortune. “The truth is, we didn’t have money. We were as poor as church mice. But we were doing what we loved doing. If you were doing it for money, you’d get a real job.� During their heyday, the Eurogliders toured all around the world, including Australia, the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and New Zealand. But after nine years and four studio albums, they disbanded in 1989. Knight went her own way, making a cameo appearance on the “Come in Spinner� television series and performing jazz on its soundtrack. It led to a new direction for the performer and she has released seven solo albums, the latest being more in the blues vein of music, interwoven with soul and a smattering of folk.

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It’s reminiscent of her earliest influences and Knight says she just plays what she feels. “I love doing what I do. I just hope the audience enjoys this. They may not like it because it’s not jazz. But then I think that they’ve been with me for nearly 40 years. They always seem to like what I do.� Since originally parting ways at the end of the ‘80s, Eurogliders have twice reformed – from 2005 to 2007 and again in 2013, releasing a new album in 2014. Currently on the ‘classic hits’ circuit, playing at festivals along with other well-known acts from the ‘80s and ‘90s, Knight is having a ball.

“It’s great fun. While the audience is going off, it’s an absolute party backstage as well – it’s just as good backstage as out the front,� she laughs. Knight has a few good friends among the other performers, such as Wendy Mathews, Ross Wilson and 1927. “Wendy and I in particular, we have similar interests, we are mates.� Knight says she doesn’t really hang out with musicians at other times, so these events offer a great opportunity to see them. “We don’t go to each other’s gigs. When you have got a night off, you don’t go to work. “It’s good to catch up, it’s just lovely.� As for her chosen career, Knight feels

particularly blessed to be where she is today. And when she’s not working, she has plenty of creative interests. “Only a few people can actually be excited about going to work. I’m really happy. “In my down time, I have artistic pursuits, I get involved in making things.� The people who go to her gigs are the ones that keep her going, Knight says. “It’s Australian audiences who’ve kept me in the job. I get fed by the audience and energised by them. “I love what I do for a living.� z Grace Knight will be among the lineup at Day on a Green in Mudgee on October 22.

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Tony Webber is a Dubbo resident with a proud record of public silliness.

Thomas Laslett, Nick Kelly and Edward Leaney, members of the Budgie Nine talk to the media at Sydney International Airport in Sydney on Friday, October 7. Nine Australian men arrested in Malaysia after stripping down to matching Malaysian flag budgie smugglers have escaped conviction after pleading guilty to public nuisance. PHOTO: AAP/JOEL CARRETT

All men are equal but in Malaysia nine are more equal than others HE Budgie Nine incident has exposed more than the group’s need for a few push-ups before their next appearance. It was silly, but so was the hype that followed. It was silly to strip down to swimmers at a Grand Prix in a country not famous for its Jimi Hendrix impersonators, and in an era where nothing escapes the smartphone infestation. It was silly, but it was hardly criminal, or even scandalous, or anything other than a bit immature, which leaves those of us who are relentlessly mature after eight drinks in a perfect position to cast stones. The one who was an advisor to Christopher Pyne lost his job, (resigned was the word chosen as though the PM publicly urging him to “consider his position” still left him a long list of options). Upon their arrival at Sydney airport they were lined up for media like drug cartel sicarios. Let’s look at how an outraged Malaysian judicial system responded to this criminal assault upon the nation’s moral framework. How did this arch conservative, deeply religious bastion of modesty react to what Australian media would have us

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believe is a diplomatic incident up there with bludgeoning Phar Lap. All nine received a caution and went home. Yes they spent a few days in the joint, but that was awaiting available court time, not a sentence. A caution: so as far as the much-feared Malaysian judiciary is concerned their “public nuisance” offence was up there with walking your dog without a leash, erecting a temporary garden shed without a permit or doing a horsey off the blocks at the pool. It’s a crime like farting in an elevator is a crime. It’s probably equally insensitive of me to observe that the crowd at the grand prix race track toasting the win probably weren’t the most devout of Muslims? The nine offenders were wearing fairly modest swimmers - hardly the crackclimbing stripper’s pouch of the sort that gives the word “mankini” such a searing mental image. No streaking, no brown-eyes, no risqué exposure of any kind that would be out of place on a beach anywhere. And don’t get me wrong: I love getting stuck into the rich kids as much as anybody. Them, with their groovy tight blue suits, dashing haircuts, perfect diction,

high career accomplishment at an age where I was still bonging like a Wailers’ roadie, and even when being pissed idiots, the foresight to have matching swimmers emblazoned with the correct flag. But just a hint too much of the media criticism involved their privileged backgrounds – school and uni – as if that should have made them more attuned to issues of cultural sensitivity. Over-funding elite schools at the expense of the nation system is an outrage, but not cavorting in your spare time. And maybe imprisoning impressionable adolescents in the pseudo-military gender isolation of elite schools doesn’t

lend itself to ideal development circumstances, nor the opportunity to vent juvenile tomfoolery so that it doesn’t resurface in later life, like at a grand prix.

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So in mocking the Budgie Nine’s supposed toffy sense of entitlement, the tone sounded like they’re also well entitlement to one.

Them, with their groovy tight blue suits, dashing haircuts, perfect diction, high career accomplishment at an age where I was still bonging like a Wailers’ roadie, and even when being pissed idiots, the foresight to have matching swimmers emblazoned with the correct flag.

But in expecting better of rich kids, the implication is that they are somehow better than the rest of us. If you want to see cultural blindness and the pissed Aussie yob in full cry all the backpacking and cheap holiday hotspots of the globe offer ample opportunity. But they would never be held to such a high standard - in fact if they got the flag right they could possibly get a guest gig on “Home and Away”.

Whether wearing swimming togs at a race track constitutes some international incident, or a garden variety act of wanton silliness, should be reported regardless of the culprits’ backgrounds, privileged or not. But if we must, can the moral high ground at least be restricted to media outlets not owned by billionaires.

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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: A remote village on Alaska’s northwest coast has begun a reverse tourism campaign. Residents want visitors to stay away. In the early northern autumn in recent years, Pacific walrus have come ashore by the thousands near the Inupiat village of Point Lay, including about 6000 last week. The spectacle has drawn tourists hoping to see a marine mammal phenomenon brought on by climate change and disappearing summer sea ice in the Chukchi Sea.

However Point Lay, population 270, has no hotel or restaurants. And walrus to residents are a major food source, not a curiosity. Disturbances by boats or planes can spook walrus into stampedes that crush the smallest animals. So Point Lay is working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on an information campaign: Thanks for the interest, but please don’t

stop by. “They’ve had people come and had no place to accommodate them and they ended up having to tell the person to get back on the plane and head out,” said Andrea Medeiros, spokeswoman for the agency in Anchorage. “I would imagine it’s a very awkward situation for them.” The walrus can’t even be seen from the village. “You have to travel

across a cove to get to where the animals are,” Medeiros said. Visitors would need a ride from a resident and the trip can be hazardous. “They’re actually on a barrier island,” she said. Walrus started coming ashore on the northwest Alaska coast in 2007. In September last year, 35,000 packed a rocky beach near Point Lay. The carcasses of more than 130 mostly young walruses were counted after a stampede in September 2009 at Icy Cape. AAP

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appointed’ to the ABC earlier this week. He said up to 100 jobs would be affected by BP’s change of heart. Perhaps investing in other types of resources which don’t have such a negative environmental impact could lead to greater employment?

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WIFI-WTF Tea? BRITISH man Mark Rittman expected to be living in the glorious, futuristic world of The Jetsons earlier this week when he purchased a WIFI Kettle. The WIFI Kettle is meant to be controlled by a connection to your phone or other device, allowing the user to remotely turn the kettle on. Only, technology let Rittman down. Rittman documented his struggle with the kettle on Twitter. Readers shared his frustrating journey in attempting to connect the base of the kettle to the WIFI network and to his phone. It took over 11 hours for him to brew a cup of tea. Lesson learned: technology promised by 1960’s cartoons, still not within reach.

The Bight Fights Back. IN a win for the Australian Environment, BP announced earlier this week that they will not be drilling in the Great Australian Bight for oil. The Bight is a pristine area, and BP were petitioned by numerous environmental groups to desist from exploring the area for economic gain. The main concern was managing oil spills, which BP have in the recent past, had significant difficulties with. But not everyone is happy. Federal Minister for Resources said he was ‘bitterly dis-

INTERNATIONAL star Peaches will join over 200 other acts at 2017’s Mona Foma Festival in Tasmania. Mona Foma is an acronym for Museum of Old and New Art: Festival of Music and Art, and is often further shortened to Mofo. Peaches will perform a one woman version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Peaches has been performing this version on and off since 2010, but this will be the Australian Premier. The MOFO festival will run from January 18 to 22 and tickets go on sale this month.

SIMS come to life? ‘SIMULATION Hypothesis’ is garnering a lot of attention (and money) in Silicon Valley at the moment. The theory was originally touted by Descartes in the 17th century, but Elon Musk is currently engaging scientists to explore the theory that we are all a part of a higher intelligences concept of reality. This theory was somewhat explored in the ‘90’s film “The Matrix”. Musk discussed the theory at a conference in June this year. He believes that the huge technological advances we have seen from humanity in the past 40 years will continue to occur, leading us to eventually be able to create our own simulated realities. Maybe we should be nicer to our SIMS; in case this theory is accurate, and karma comes back to bite us.

Canadian artist Peaches performs at the Big Day Out in Sydney on Friday, January 22, 2010. The star will join over 200 other acts at 2017’s Mona Foma Festival in Tasmania. PHOTO: AAP/DAN HIMBRECHTS

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YOUR VIEWS September 28, 2016

Royal Life Saving Society DEAR Sir or Madam, I write from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to ask readers to take care when they are in or around water, particularly as the warmer months approach. The National Drowning Report 2016 reveals 280 people drowned in Australian waterways in 2015/16. This is a 5 percent increase on the 267 drowning deaths recorded the previous year. Each drowning death is a personal story, impacting on families, rescuers and communities. The report shows that 83% of the drowning deaths were males. It’s the highest percentage of male drowning deaths in the past 10 years. Alcohol continues to be a risk factor in drowning deaths, with 15 percent of people who drowned having a positive reading for alcohol in their bloodstream. Of these, 40 percent had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) four times the legal limit or higher. This year beaches were the leading location for drowning, with rivers the next most common location for drowning deaths to occur. More than a quarter of all drowning deaths happened at inland waterways, including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams. Although inland waterways often look calm from the surface, they can present hidden dangers such as strong currents and submerged obstacles. Such hazards are not visible from the surface and conditions may change rapidly. The report showed an encouraging 25% decrease in drowning deaths at rivers against the 10 year average. Royal Life Saving’s Respect the River program has been well received in communities around Australia, with local initiatives

designed to address local issues. It promotes four simple safety tips; wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol around water, never swim alone and learn how to save a life. This year we also saw a reduction in the number of children under five drowning, with a 30% decrease recorded against the 10 year average. Young children are at the highest risk of drowning, with home swimming pools the most common location for drowning. We urge you to stay vigilant. Royal Life Saving’s Keep Watch program asks parents to supervise children, restrict access by installing and maintaining a pool fence, enrol children in water familiarisation classes and learn CPR. Justin Scarr, CEO of Royal Life Saving ••• October 5, 2016

Dairy Crisis - Open letter to Waleed Aly DEAR Mr. Waleed Aly, I wanted to thank you for your interest and public comments on the dairy crisis that has engulfed our industry in the last few months. It would be fair to credit too, your extensive segment on “The Project” in pushing dairy back into the consciousness of our city cousins. I must commend you on the quality and accuracy of your segment, a sentiment commented on many times in conversations I have had with others in the dairy industry. The Australian dairy industry has a very complicated story with different production systems and markets that it contends with. For example, many dairies in the southern states are nearly fully exposed to the export market, but for us in Queensland, we are fully exposed to retail discounting. It is accurate to say that your high profile and well-articulated dairy expo-

sé generated a high level of social consciousness and set a tone of discussion the reverberated in the media, the coffee shops and throughout social media for months. Since the nationwide dairy rallies, consumers support for branded sales of fresh white milk materially consolidated. Within supermarkets, branded sales went from 34 percent in April to a high of 49 percent in June and settling at 46 percent for all of July. Political interest in the dairy industry has also intensified since that time and we may be finally entering a time when we see some equity for small businesses. Unfortunately in Australia, we have a situation where consumers are repeatedly told they can have cheap food without being provided with an explanation on the repercussions of this. It may be a cliché, but the corporate sector is great at providing the spin and are all too willing to expect our producers to provide the sweat and the grunt behind their shiny ‘cheap cheap’ facade. The sad fact is that milk is being sold for the same price as 25 years ago. The price of retail cheese is in an even more ridiculous position. Unfortunately, dairy is not alone in this and most primary food producers are being herded into the one situation. Aside from the management issues with Murray Goulburn, the long term sustainability of dairy farmers is dependent on a functional market. That functionality cannot be achieved while retailers have such a parasitic attitude to suppliers. Removing the requirement for processors to tender for supermarket contracts on a rise and fall clause basis at least allows a domestic premium to apply when export prices are at their lowest. Sadly this is not the case at the moment where retailer’s margins on discount milk in Victoria is equal to or greater than some

producers. Waleed, thank you. It is one thing to do a piece and then move on, but your genuine compassion for this subject touched a chord with the wider public which others have not been able to do. Thank you and warm regards, Ross McInnes, vice president Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation On behalf of Queensland dairy farmers ••• October 7

Safe Work Month DEAR Editor, The NSW Legislative Council standing committee on Law and Justice is currently conducting a review of the NSW workers compensation scheme, following further changes made to the scheme in 2015. Submission to the Upper House inquiry closed at the end of September and public hearings will be held in early November. It is perhaps timely then that October is Safe Work Month. I would urge all employers and workers to use the next few weeks to think about workplace safety, to take extra steps to protect themselves and their coworkers from injury and to ensure that everyone returns home safely. I would also urge you to spare a thought for those who have been injured at work. While the NSW Government has addressed some of the difficulties faced by injured workers in the past year, the reality is some injured workers are still without vital support. No one wants to be injured at work, but those who have been deserve to have their rights restored. Stuart Barnett, Workers Compensation General Manager Slater and Gordon Lawyers

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Claire Booth:

Lawyer on

the land Claire Booth is mum to six month-old Lachlan, a successful solicitor and helps run a mixed farming enterprise with her husband Brendan. She has just been announced as a Nuffield scholar and will travel the world next year to observe agricultural practice in other countries. AS TOLD TO Natalie Holmes I’m originally from Morpeth in the Hunter Valley. Choosing law as a career was a natural decision after enjoying debating at high school under the guidance of a wonderful English teacher. I am a solicitor at Booth Brown Legal and provide legal advice in the areas of estate planning, commercial law and deceased estates. I also love working with my husband Brendan on our farm at Geurie. My dad is a third generation potato grower. Together with his twin brother Steve and my grandpa Dal, they supply vegetables and watermelons to the Sydney Markets. They are also well regarded for their corn seed, which my great-grandpa developed in the 1960s. My brother Brahm is the fourth generation of Osborns to farm at Pitnacree near Morpeth and grows fantastic lucerne hay. I went to the University of Newcastle to study Arts/Law. After graduating, I completed my professional training as a solicitor at the College of Law in Sydney. My (now) husband Brendan and I met whilst I was at uni and he was an apprentice at Gough and Gilmore in Dubbo. Brendan developed a really successful business that took him to the mining sector of Western Australia. It was the early 2000s - the beginning of the mining boom - and he was very lucky that his skills were in high demand for that decade. When Brendan and I first started dating I have fond memories of driving my little Toyota Starlet on the Golden Highway to Dubbo. It was a different place 15 years ago – the quality of the coffee has certainly improved! When I finished my studies in Newcastle, I followed Brendan to Western Australia. We travelled around Australia and the world for 12 months. I didn’t have a gap year after high school, so it was great to take a break and travel. Brendan and I went to Japan, the UK and France, it was really good fun. My dad had a very serious farm accident whilst I was in the UK, so I flew home to help Mum. I decided not to return to the UK and knew I wanted to work with farmers. I moved to Goondiwindi for about four years and absolutely loved it. The scale and professionalism of the farming operations up there was an eye-opener. Brendan and I always shared a dream of buying a farm – and Brendan set a goal of retiring from the mining sector by his 30th birthday. As Brendan grew up in Goolma and has since bought out his family farm there, we decided to buy a farm in the Central West. We now have farms in Geurie and Goolma and lease properties at Wellington and farm 3000 acres in total. We grow sweet corn for Edgell’s, along with seed crops, canola, commercial cereals and grain. We also trade in cattle and sheep. If life

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 14.10.2016 to Sunday 16.10.2016 is kind, we hope to stay and expand in the Geurie area. After breaking my leg in 2013 doing farm work, I still jump in the tractor when really needed but try and stay in the office and do the bookwork and help with calculating margins instead. Brendan and I bought the farm with savings and borrowings from the bank – and we are careful to ensure we generate good returns from the land. I recently became the chair of Little River Landcare and have helped bring a new CEO to the organisation. We have a saying at Little River – “it’s hard to be in green if you are not in the black”, and there is an increased focus on business literacy as well as traditional landcare activities. Little River is starting to work with Macquarie 2100 to bring workshops to members in both groups. I was very fortunate to have been awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in September, with Rabobank investing $55,000 in my topic. The Nuffield Foundation was started by Lord Nuffield in the 1940s for emerging leaders to go overseas and bring back information in order to improve farming practices. In the 1950s, the first Nuffield Australia scholarship was established. It’s associated with big industry bodies such as the MLA (Meat and Livestock Association), GRDC (Grains Research and Development Corporation) and Cotton Australia. Nuffield Australia look for people under 40 who are established in the agricultural industry. I think it’s an amazing opportunity to look at succession planning and how people are transferring assets. The future of farming is really exciting but we

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have got to think globally. With the scholarship, I will go to Brazil, China, North America, Europe and the UK as part of the Global Focus Program. I believe there are solutions to simultaneously assist our retiring and emerging generation of farmers to compete in an increasingly global and competitive business environment. My study will focus on two areas: if we focus on the transfer of knowledge rather than the transfer of the certificate of title, can we generate better outcomes for both the retiring farmer and the entering farmer? Secondly, is the younger generation’s failure to enter or expand into farming linked to a lack of finance and business literacy, and if so, how can the Australian context overcome this? Examples I have been reading about are long term leases in Brazil (more than 100 years in some cases). With this arrangement, the lessee is comfortable in the security of the land and to make improvements such as laser levelling. I will also look at different models of how we buy and operate farms. There’s some exciting opportunities to learn and connect international best practice to the Central West. Brendan and I had our first child earlier this year and I am loving being a mum, after a very difficult few years. I suspect juggling motherhood with practising law will have its challenges, but I’m looking forward to it. With no local family around, I am very fortunate to have a lovely lady Catherine who lives down the road to look after Lachlan next year. Sometimes when you are in Court, the hours are long, so it’s important to have childcare arrangements which can ensure I look after clients and that Lachlan is safe and happy. After the Nuffield study tour, I will type up the research outcomes and apply the findings through a pilot program for 12 retiring farmers and 12 emerging farmers over a 12-month period in the Central West through Little River Landcare Group. z Nuffield awards primary producers with a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas and study a topic related to primary production. It is the leading program for primary producers in Australia, awarding 20-25 scholarships annually for more than 60 years. There are more than 350 scholars in Australia who have gained a world experience into global agriculture to enhance their knowledge and skills through this program.

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OPINION & ANALYSIS.

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Tying up the flow of ideas with red tape BY JOHN RYAN JOURNALIST

UNNECESSARY red tape is a nightmare for most people, although excessive paperwork does seem to float the boat of a particular type of individual. It’s great to see that one advantage of a hung senate is that crossbench lobbying can result in some great outcomes that never would have happened otherwise, and in this case it’s a Senate Select Committee which has been set up to overview the red tape that independent senator David Leynholm believes is strangling the nation. I believe he’s right in this regard, we’ve gone from being a nation with a can-do ethos to one where we find everything just too hard. I also believe that dealing with this excessive red tape day-in, day-out, isn’t good for the soul. I attended the IPART hearings in Dubbo this week and I’ve never seen such a bunch of unhappy, uninspired Sad Sacks, but that’s certainly what it looked like to me from an outsider’s viewpoint and it made me determined to never, ever, apply for a job where my daily facial expression would be one of unmitigated pain. Don’t take my word for it, check out this series of photographs of some of the people sitting up the front of the room, and believe me I spent more than 40 minutes with my camera at the ready hoping just one of them would crack a smile. The people in the audience seemed to be mostly from councils around the area and they were also pretty downbeat – I

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put this down to their job satisfaction but a lot of it may be that, coming from organisations that “do” community consultation because they have to, they may suspect all their pleas to IPART may fall on deaf ears, believing this round of consultation is consultation in name only, and that the powers that be have their set agendas and have already made up their minds – that’s certainly the way so many councils operate. That same afternoon my nephew, who’s in the third year of his building apprenticeship, came around to help me with something and he is just so happy with his career and his life, and while he works incredibly hard during work and after hours, he loves his job, including all the socialising benefits he gets from it – the contrast was amazing – I showed him the Sad Sack pictures and he was in disbelief that people would work at jobs they looked so unhappy at. Now we’ve had a senate select committee set up to look at this nation’s red tape problem. The federal government has only done to keep some sort of favour with Liberal democrat senator David Leynholm and while I agree with this initiative 100 percent, I think it’s sad

it’s only happened because Malcolm Turnbull has been backed into a political corner – there is zero appetite for any real change from both major parties these days, and much of the blame can be sheeted home to the cumbersome and empire building bureaucracy we’ve allowed to flourish in Australia. I’m not a fan of partisan political think tanks, but every so often they no doubt get some things right, and I see the “Free Market” think tank the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) welcomes Leyonhjelm’s establishment of this Senate Select Committee. “Red tape is Australia’s most pressing economic challenge. This inquiry presents an opportunity to revitalise the Commonwealth’s red tape reduction agenda,” said IPA spokesperson Evan Mulholland. “Institute of Public Affairs research estimates that red tape costs Australia more than $176 billion in foregone economic output every year. That translates into a staggering $19,300 red tape cost per Australian household.” “IPA research has found that red tape is particularly burdensome for mining, agriculture and small business. Red tape holds back development, slows job creation and hampers Aus-

1. MOVIES: What two movies were the highest-grossing films of all time worldwide? 2. LITERATURE: Which one of Shakespeare’s (pictured right) plays features the character of Shylock? 3. ANATOMY: In which part of the human body is the stirrup bone located? 4. ASTRONOMY: What is the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system? 5. ENTERTAINERS: In what year did singer Elvis Presley (pictured left) die?

tralian prosperity.” As always, these sorts of figures can be anything from rubbery to total fiction, but where things get scary is when the people’s’ will gets called into question, such as growing public outrage at mining companies doing the wrong thing – yet that’s a huge focus of the IPA’s push to remove red tape, rather than just cutting out unnecessary bureaucratic crap in our daily lives. “The IPA believes the Senate Select Committee should particularly focus on environmental approvals, legal delays to major projects and red tape harming small businesses,” the IPA press release stated. “Only by cutting red tape will the Turnbull government or a future Labor government be able to deliver the economic growth and prosperity they are promising.” This is real free market “trickle-down-economics” sort of stuff, where the premise that by giving huge tax cuts to the wealthy will see us all prosper has been discredited across the world, with a staggering growth in inequality since former US president Ronald Reagan introduced this concept to the economic mainstream. It brings into question the way

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional birthstone associated with November? 7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the first female deity, according to Greek mythology? 8. MUSIC: Mark Knopfler is best known as lead singer of what rock group? 9. GEOGRAPHY: What US state is closest to Russia? 10. ANTHROPOLOGY: What is Lascaux site in southern France famous for?

Australia has given away its resources in the last two mining booms with little to show when it comes to public infrastructure or spreading the wealth around. Norway has socked away billions of dollars via its sovereign wealth fund and even It’s been reported this week that just five percent of oil and gas companies are paying Australia’s resource tax, exploiting giant loopholes to get out of paying us, the owners, a fair share. Even Qatar hit the news this week in a comparison with Australia. Both countries have the same scale of gas exports yet Qatar has reportedly received $26.6 billion in tax revenues from that industry, while Australia has seen just $800 million come into our coffers – how stupid are we, or how corrupted are our political processes. And while political donations and the corporate influence is behind all this money, and thus our budget deficit, our cumbersome bureaucracy must accept at least part of the blame by making everything so opaque, confusing and time-consuming, creating a barrier between the people, and what’s actually happening in our once great nation.

11. FLASHBACK: What did Barry McGuire do after he stopped writing anti-war protest songs? 12. SPORT: When was the last time before 2016 that rugby was an Olympic sport? 13. LYRICS: Name the song that begins with this lyric: “I love myself, I want you to love me, When I feel down, I want you above me, I search myself, I want you to find me, I forget myself, I want you to remind me.” ANSWERS: SEE THE PLAY PAGES.

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DIGITALLY ENHANCED.

The winding road from concept to customer BY MATHEW DICKERSON SMALL BUSINESS RULES ULES CONSULTANT

E pick up and use electronic devices every day and we probably don’t think too much about the process that occurs before we end up with the shiny new device sitting in our lounge room or in our hand. As electronics companies grow in size and complexity and the devices themselves grow in complexity, this process has evolved into a precisely tuned procedure where many parts are moving at the same time to deliver the final product. It all starts with the concept team to imagine what consumers might want in a product. These people are futurists as they are trying to predict what consumers will want years in advance. It is great to imagine what we might want, but it also has to be achievable from an engineering point of view and it has to be achieved to a certain price point. As much as these futurists make a range of decisions on specifications and design, a company about to invest a number with lots of zeroes in it wants to be sure - so another team will perform extensive market research. Is there already an identical widget on the market? How is this one going to be better? Do people really like the idea of purple with pink polka dots? Do people want this product at all? After the green light from the product research team, the product goes into design development to work out the exact componentry that will make up the product. Most products have many new components contained within and a list of annual new patents

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Applications closing soon for the 2017 Rural Women’s Award JUST three weeks remain to submit applications for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) 2017 Rural Women’s Award. This is one of Australia’s highest honours for rural women. It is a powerful program supporting women who aspire to lead positive change in rural industries and communities. The Award has produced a networked alumnae of more than 200 rural women. It works to underpin and grow this dynamic

issued is interesting reading. The list of companies with the most patents in 2015 reads IBM; Samsung; Canon; Qualcomm; Google; Toshiba; GE; Intel; Microsoft and Sony with 36,108 patents amongst them. To show that innovation is definitely not slowing down, the top ten companies with patent applications from 1984 were GE; IBM; Hitachi; Toshiba; Phillips; Canon; RCA; Siemens; Mobil Oil and Nissan Motors with a combined total of 4,975 patents. With high-end computers to aid in the final design, a perfect working model is produced…on a computer screen. Extensive testing is undertaken on a virtual product before even the thought of producing a prototype. Designs are tweaked and subtle changes are made. A common-sense test is typically applied by a separate team. Engineers sometimes miss practical concepts that are relevant in the real world. “It might look great, but putting the power button on that side won’t work for left-handed people.” Finally, after all of the above, a prototype is produced. Not just one but hundreds. They are used, tested, dropped, bounced and generally abused. There was the famous incident when an employee of a major electronics firm was using a prototype at a bar one night and got a little drunk and left it behind. Social media lit up when

someone found it and posted the info. Either one of two things happened. The employee was fired for being so silly or was given a promotion for helping build up demand for the product when it was finally released! After the prototype testing phase, it is time to start manufacturing. It is one thing to produce a few hundred of a product. What about if you want to produce a few million? You have a myriad of suppliers in your supply chain and they need to have the ability to produce the quantities you need. Any one break in the chain and manufacturing stops. After all the testing and research and predictions, this is where the tough decisions are made. Do we over-manufacture and risk not selling them all or do we under-manufacture and miss out on sales. Predicting the sales numbers and demand is as much art as it is science. Apple recently announced they have sold a combined total of more than one billion iPhones! Would that have been their predicted number back in 2007 when the iPhone first launched? Once you have a few million shiny widgets sitting on the factory floor, what is the process to get them into the hands of your consumers. Direct sales? Company owned stores? Partners? Chain stores? How do you market your product to let the world know that this wonderful new product

` It didn’t take long for those estimates to be revised sharply down after numerous reports of devices catching fire. To Samsung’s credit, a worldwide product recall and replacement scheme was implemented. This process was entering phase two with replacement devices being shipped when…they started catching fire.

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and talented pool of rural leaders. Much more than just an award, it offers unique development opportunities, as well as access to a nation-wide network of business, community and industry professionals. All state and territory winners receive a bursary of $10,000 to

bring to life an idea benefiting rural Australia. The bursary can be used for a broad range of project ideas, including overseas study tours and developing pilot programs and community initiatives. The national winner and runnerup, selected from the state winners, receive a further $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. RIRDC’s managing director John Harvey encourages industry and the community to get involved and nominate emerging rural leaders. “This Award is an important avenue to recognise exceptional rural women from diverse backgrounds who contribute in many different ways.

is available? I couldn’t even begin to list the options for marketing. When all of this is set in place, I am sure there are thousands of people who then sit back and cross their fingers and hope that it all goes according to plan. Which brings me to Samsung. Last year Samsung was the number one mobile phone manufacturer with sales of 320.2 million mobile phones and a current market capitalisation of US$235 billion. On Friday, August 19, the Flagship Samsung Note 7 went on sale in Australia. It was eagerly anticipated and, at AU$1,440, was Samsung’s most expensive phone ever. Phone shops around the nation sold out on the day of launch and Samsung had expectations of sales of 19 million units during the product cycle. It didn’t take long for those estimates to be revised sharply down after numerous reports of devices catching fire. To Samsung’s credit, a worldwide product recall and replacement scheme was implemented. This process was entering phase two with replacement devices being shipped when… they started catching fire. Samsung has now recalled all Note 7 devices and is completely halting production. The cost to Samsung financially from this model is estimated to be in the order of US$17 billion but my concern would be for the overall loss of reputation for the Samsung brand. The first question asked was how can the largest phone manufacturer get it so wrong. I tend to look at the flip side. When you consider the complexity of the modern electronics products that we use every day and what has gone into those products, I am more amazed at how many products we use get it right every single day.

They’re community volunteers, farmers, business leaders and industry representatives,” he said. The Award is an initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) in partnership with the state and territory agencies responsible for agriculture, primary industries and resources. The Award is proudly supported by Platinum Sponsor, Westpac Agribusiness and media partners, RM Williams OUTBACK Magazine, ABC Radio and Fairfax Agricultural Media. Application forms can be downloaded from the RIRDC website: www.rirdc.gov.au/rwa

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Case study: Orion's amazing business via a one-page strategic plan planning process, here are some of the key areas that got them onto the road to success.

BY PHIL COMERFORD D SCOLARI COMERFORD

1. Niche

AS both small business advisors and small business accountants, we like nothing better than looking at case studies that show how various firms achieved their success using some of the great tools available with the concept of a one-page strategic plan. Quite simply, we know they work because we have used it, but getting others to see that they can do it also with a bit of hard work and pointing them in the right direction can be a bit of a challenge. Orion International is a niche executive talent agency specialising in the of placing military personnel. The company started in 1991 and has grown into a behemoth over the years, which basically all started when they decided to use the Gazelles’ system. Military people who have come back from national service when employed by civilian companies tend to bring expertise, experience, maturity, commitment and dedication. Whilst going through the business

CEO John Tully started the agency and, with military experience himself, he realised that the benefits military personnel could bring to most companies would be enormous and attractive, so he decided to create a niche market in the talent agency space. By specialising in this area he was well on the way to having a point of difference and huge competitive advantage.

2. Brand promise Very early the company realised that cash was king. The problem with the executive placement service industry was that, on average, it took 60 days to find a suitable candidate and get them into their new employment. This chewed up an enormous amount of cash flow. When sitting down and analysing the critical numbers such as work in progress days, cash flow forecasts and debtor days, it was clear that something had to change. The very smart thing they did was to

build their brand promise into a cash generating machine together. When they worked out a strategy to fix cash flow and set themselves even further apart from competition, they introduced a premier service (and charged extra) by having a brand promise: “14 Days Done!” In other words, the promise was to get the prospective employees into their new job within 14 days of the employer indicating they needed somebody. This service brought their overall placement service days down from 40 to 26 and their cash inflows skyrocketed, not to mention revenue and profitability went through the roof! They had solved so many problems for themselves, their employer clients and the prospective employees all at the same time! How did they do it? Well, when they worked out what they would have to do to achieve this brand promise, they arranged candidates to all be interviewed on site at the employer’s premises all on the same day. This was something that wasn’t done back then. They then worked out a flowchart and system on what would need to be ready, when by

and who by, etc. It worked! Today their brand promise concept is still the same, although it is now “On Time, On Target!”

3. Mission & values Tying in brand promise with critical numbers with their one-page strategic plan meant they had to clearly articulate the mission which was to strengthen American business with best-in-class military talent through the relentless pursuit of excellence, unwavering commitment to the nation’s military professionals. Their values were excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment and warrior ethos.

Conclusion: This company is a great example of how, with a bit of structured business planning, they could solve many problems for many people and their business on all levels. They went through the process and stayed disciplined along the way and today, over 25 years later, they are going stronger than ever!

Macquarie Credit Union DREAM Festival Event Program 13 – 25 October 2016 13 October

Festival Launch Pianos on the Pavement Rotunda, Church St, Dubbo 5pm – 7pm Free entry

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Citizen – DREAM Art Exhibition

DREAM Lantern Making Workshops

Launch: Designer Decor & Gifts, 79 Talbragar St, Dubbo // Displayed: throughout Dubbo’s CBD. Visit dreamfest.com.au for more information.

Wet Studio, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Wingewarra St 1.30 – 4.30pm $25 pp

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DREAM Chalk Art

ZooAcoustic

Visit dreamfest.com.au for specific locations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo; Grassed area outside of Savannah Visitor Plaza Free entry

Sushi in the Shoyoen Gardens

An Evening with Jack Marx

Shoyoen Gardens, Coronation Dr, Dubbo 6.00pm – 9.00pm Adults $12 pp Kids $6 pp

The Outlook Cafe, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Wingewarra St 7.00pm $65 pp

Lanterns, Lights & Markets 22 October 2016 4.00pm – 10.00pm Victoria park Markets

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lantern parade

DREAM Twilight Markets

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DREAM Lantern Parade

Victoria Park, Darling St 4.00pm – 10.00pm Free entry º Live Music – One Proud Monkey, Civil Hands and much more º Gourmet food stalls º Fast food stalls º Boutique gift stalls º Bar for over 18s

Victoria Park, Darling St 4.00pm Free entry º Gastropodia – Curious mythical creatures at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm º ‘Riddle Me This Riddle Me That’ – original children’s play º Lots of free activities for families

Macquarie Regional Library (Macquarie St & Talbragar St) to Victoria Park 8.00pm (approx) Free entry The DREAM Lantern Parade is an exciting display of magical lantern sculptures which takes place in the Dubbo CBD and concludes at the beautiful Victoria Park.

For more details: dreamfest.com.au Gold sponsors:

LIGHTS & LASER SHOW

DREAM Lights and Laser Show Victoria Park, Darling St 8.45pm (approx) // Free entry After the Lantern Parade, the spectacular light and laser show will be centered down Memorial Drive. With a beacon of energy, Thikkabilla Vibrations will combine to make this year’s show incredible.

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BY JOHN RYAN JOURNALIST

ONVENTIONAL wisdom from careers advisors these days is to follow your passion, but it’s often a tough ask in a world where career stability used to define much of who people were. It’s also tough when so many people start up small businesses in an environment where most fail, talking their savings with them – that’s in economies like Australia where the rules are heavily sided in favour of big businesses and corporations, who can deal with crazy red tape at council, state and federal levels and absorb that into their costs so much more easily. Norm Organ is one local bloke who’s been fortunate to follow his passion. A welder and fabricator by trade, Norm got to the stage where he felt he needed a change from that daily grind – he utilised his metal working skills by combining them with his passion to create from his imagination, setting up a business where he sources scrap metal and junk and turns that raw material into recycled pieces of art. “I did my trade here at the City Welding Works which has been closed for a long time, about eight years there – I was looking for something a little bit different to do from general fabrication, it’s a bit lighter on the body and I seem to get more enjoyment out of it, creating something out of your own idea,” Norm said. “It’s not something I was trained to do but it was certainly an interest I’ve always had, I’ve always had a little bit of quirkiness I suppose and it’s great to see different stuff that’s been created out of stuff people throw away – everything’s got a life and it’s got an after-life too, in the form of something beautiful, is sort of how I look at it.” He’s done plenty of commission work and isn’t scared to take on new projects, finding that constantly trying something new is an enjoyable mental and physical challenge, and he’s concerned that sort of imagination has been lacking in society as a whole. “It’s just something that I just enjoy, I don’t find it hard to do, everybody’s got an imagination, unfortunately people don’t want to use it as much, to do something a little bit different – they do a 9 to 5 job and they don’t want to go outside themselves to do something creative, they’re a bit frightened or they just don’t have time or they’re just not interested He’s built eagles with two metre wingspans, where each feather is created from old style bread and butter knives, but that’s no more painstaking than welding up one metre long goannas which are, literally, built from nuts and bolts. Or echidnas where the quills are represented by uncountable spark plugs. Just sourcing the raw metal to create the hundreds of items that fill his “Welding Studio” tucked away in Fletcher Crescent seems to be a task without end, yet he refers to that job as mere routine. “I don’t find it difficult, I’ve got a few people in the mechanics’ industry who look after me a bit, I used to buy a little bit off the scrappy’s, a few people will come around and give me stuff which is

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a bonus, because they know I’m after bits and pieces and they’ll just drop it off, no strings attached – there’s a lot of generous people out there, and they’ve got to take the time to do it and I find that is satisfying because they know that I’m going to create something from it,” Norm said. Norm’s won awards at all sorts of art competitions including Zoomin Art and Art in the Vines, and is pleased to see there are now a few other locals having a crack. He’s especially keen on exhibits like the “Animals on Bikes” sculpture trail

from Dubbo to Molong via Yeoval and Cumnock, a back route to Orange and Sydney which many travellers now choose just to see what’s new. “Molong to Dubbo, Animals on Bikes, I think that is fantastic, you give people another hobby where they can create something to be proud of, and it will live for a long time, what they’ve created – people go out there to have a look and they get a kick out of it,” Norm said. “Some of the creativity out there is just awesome, I think every town just needs a little bit of extra help and that’s a way to bring tourists to town, so this

` Some of the creativity out there is just awesome, I think every town just needs a little bit of extra help and that’s a way to bring tourists to town, so this creativity has a dual effect, and I guess in the future we’re creating jobs for our children if the town gets bigger from tourism, so kids don’t have to leave, there’s a little bit more to it than meets the eye.

creativity has a dual effect, and I guess in the future we’re creating jobs for our children if the town gets bigger from tourism, so kids don’t have to leave, there’s a little bit more to it than meets the eye. He’s keen on the work of Canadian sculptor Chris Stone who’s created 18 metre wingspan eagles from stainless steel and a water dragon 25 metres long – working in stainless mayl be one of his next projects. “Just to polish something to a mirror finish on stainless is a big effort, but it stays polished, stainless is just a different quality,” Norm said. He’s also experimented with kinetic sculptures that have moving parts, such as rows of cogs to create the door lock on his weld studio. If you’re ever in a rut and just need to have a yarn in a cool space, you could do a lot worse than spending an hour at Norm’s place.

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THE ARCHIVES.

Online research has access to billions of records BY CYNTHIA FOLEY ACH day thousands of historical and genealogical records from all over the world are released and made available online. If you’re keen to begin a family history but are unfamiliar with the internet this article will help you get started. First collect as much information as you can from family relatives. Old documents, photographs and certificates. The Dubbo & District Family History Society still has books, microfiche, microfilm, CDs, etc., available for people keen to research. They can also help with computer and online programs and you can dive in to what is now billions of records spread over a large number of genealogical programs. There are tips and tricks called filters in using the online programs that assist in locating your family of interest. An easy way to keep organised, right from the beginning is a pedigree chart. One can be downloaded from the Internet. Google, has charts on everything. Details of two of the more popular genealogical programs to try are: Ancestry.com.au which includes billions of records inviting you to start building your Family Tree. To take advantage of their offer to start searching you must sign up for a free trial. You, the researcher must enter your credit card details. If after 14 free days, a decision is

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made not to continue the membership, money ter your research name and while keeping it will be credited to your account, providing you as simple as possible, enter as many of the renotify ancestry of your intention. quested details as are known. And the little Findmypast.com. au works in a similar fash- green leaf will go off and search for you. (Even while you are sleeping).. ion. While this is a paid subscription, there is also a payThese topics will be cov` as-you go option. While there ered in greater depth in future is some duplication with ancolumns. Membership cestry.com.au and findmypast. Of the many genealogical provides access com.au, both work on the prinprograms Ancestry.com.au/ to all genealogical cipal of filling in basic material and Findmypast.com.au/ are programs and local the most popular paid subthat will result, in the desired family records being revealed. history records in scription programs providing Most of the paid subscripaccess to all available Australthe family history tion databases operate in a ian, USA, European, UK, Casociety that is similar fashion. nadian, NZ and Irish records. recognised as one Ancestry.com.au/ is availaA free program to try at of best genealogical home this week is Trove (trove. ble at Macquarie Regional Library for free. By either an annla.gov.au), a searchable datacollections in nual subscription of $40 for a Regional NSW. What base of Australian newspapers single membership plus a once in the National Library of Ausis more important, only $10 joining fee, or a $10 tralia. Access the above webthere is always a per session fee at Dubbo & Dissite. Jump straight in, or print trict Family History Society. off user friendly guides on usvolunteer research ing Trove. Again there are tips Membership provides access assistant to help. and tricks on how to use this to all genealogical programs informative website . and local history records in the family history society that is recognised A full list of all newspapers already digitised as one of best genealogical collections in Re- is available on the Trove website. gional NSW. What is more important, there is Family history research/ancestry or genealalways a volunteer research assistant to help. ogy, it comes with many names, is one of the Using the databases is not quite as easy as largest hobby groups in the world, quite addicit sounds, but during the week, do have a go. tive and definitely fun. Enter into Google the desired program. EnAll here at your fingertips in Dubbo.

Mental health care services in the bush

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RURAL doctors and rural general practices are playing a significant frontline role in meeting the burgeoning need for mental health care services in the bush, but better supports are required to ensure they can sustain and further enhance this care. That's the take home message coming from the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) during Mental Health Week 2016. RDAA President, Dr Ewen McPhee, said while ensuring access to other mental health professionals and 'next level' care are important elements of the mental health system and must be improved, better supporting the primary care sector and rural general practices to boost frontline mental health services would "help enormously" in meeting the growing demand for mental health help in rural and remote Australia. "Mental health has fast become one of the biggest areas of practice demand for rural doctors and rural practices, and this is building as recognition grows that your mental health is just as important as your physical health," Dr McPhee said. "Rural and remote doctors consider it crucial that they meet patient need in this area, and it is great to see more doctors undertaking additional training in ad-

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vanced mental health care, to be able to meet patient need for a higher level of care. "But it is important for our governments to understand that while this area of practice demand is growing, other areas of practice demand do not stop. "Additionally, and understandably, patients with mental health concerns often require a longer consultation, and they sometimes need more urgent appointments. "We would urge governments to provide additional support to enable practices to employ, for example, in-practice counsellors or additional doctors — even if parttime — to be able to focus on the mental healthcare load. Or it may enable a practice to establish an expanded facility or room to enable the enhanced delivery of this service.

Understanding mental health INTERRELATE is encouraging people to learn more about mental health this month to allow

them to be more aware of their own mental state and the wellbeing of others. October is recognised as Mental Health Month in NSW, with this year’s theme of ‘Learn and Grow’ encouraging everyone, whether they have experienced mental illness or not, to learn and understand the importance of looking after their mental health and wellbeing. “One in five Australians are affected by mental illness each year with almost half (45%) of all Australians experiencing a mental illness in their lifetime” said Interrelate’s Area Manager, Anne Heath. “We believe that the more people understand mental health the less stigma there will be attached to seeking help when it is needed” added Ms Heath. KEY FACTS AND FIGURES What is mental health? The state of wellbeing in which a person can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to their community. What causes mental illness? Mental illness results from complex interactions between the mind, body and environment. Contributing factors can include stress, genetics, chemistry, hormones, use of alcohol, drugs and other substances, cognitive thought patterns, isolation, financial problems, family breakdown or violence. How can I improve my own men-

tal health? Just like with your physical health, there are steps you can take to improve your mental health. The factors that contribute to mental illness can be minimised by a strong and supportive community environment and living ahealthy lifestyle. Try our top 5 tips for improving your mental health. INTERRELATE’S TIPS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH 1. Exercise regularly 2. Talk about or express your feelings – share the challenges that you are facing and celebrate your successes with a trusted friend 3. Get involved with one of your passions 4. When you are stressed – stop, breathe deeply and slowly and have a mindful moment – if needed, share your concerns with a friend 5. Set realistic goals FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES z In addition to counselling and group programs, Interrelate currently operates a free mental health service ‘Connect’ for families in Bourke, Cobar and Coonamble where there is a young person who is at risk of poor mental health outcomes. z The Connect program can help families with ideas and support, access to groups and courses to enhance their skills, liaising with schools and connecting them with their community and other appropriate services. For more information on this service call 1300 654 269.

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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...

Sally Bryant

Here comes the sun, do-n-do-do SUDDEN appreciation of sunlight… I hadn’t realised how much my weathering of winter has been threatened by continual cloud until we’ve had this spate of sunny weather this week. I was tooling around the countryside, like Toad of Toad Hall (except not in a stolen sports car) and I suddenly realised that I was in a Ridiculously Good Mood. Like a totally upbeat, top of the world frame of mind. It didn’t last all day but it was a pretty good five minutes. And it was the sun that had brought about this miracle. Now I understand why northern Europeans get so dark and moody during their winter, as they are cut off from sunlight for months on end. It’s well documented how it affects their general sense of well-being and good humour. And it’s not a positive impact. So that’s one reason why some northern Europeans buck the trend to avoid visiting the Outback in the middle of summer. Undeterred by warnings of long hot days (temperatures sometimes in excess of 50 degrees) they turn up in the bush and just suck up the radiant energy. The locals look at them as though they are mad; they probably are. And the locals watch them carefully for signs of heatstroke and dehydration, insist on having a clear understanding of where the mad Europeans plan to be during the day in the event they come to grief. Because those outback summers can kill. And the mad Europeans just smile and nod. And go out and suck up more sun. Because they’ve just left a country where the winter hours of daylight are almost non-existent, and what sunlight there is has often been obscured in cloud. I wouldn’t want to overstate the case, but this winter has given me a sense of what that must be like. Do you remember, back in autumn, when everything was so dry? Do you remember how we were looking anx-

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iously skyward and muttering imprecations about pasture (non-existent), supplementary stock feed (expensive) and dust. One moment we were drought-declared. Nek Minnit? Deluge, sogginess and flood bound. And it has just gone on and on. So when the sun came out for longer than five minutes this week, and the temperature edged into the twenties, I could feel my soul unfurl like a flower and the tight little spring inside me was able to loosen off a fraction. That would be the little knot that I wasn’t even aware of being so tightly wound, so close to snapping. Because suddenly there’s a sense that winter might really be drawing to an end and we might be able to take off some layers and expose our limbs to the air, and the sunlight. And exhale. I was at the supermarket the other day and there was another sign of the end of winter, of the reality of real spring, rather than phoney spring. I was perusing the meat section in search of easy pickings. Well to be honest, it was actually the discounted meat section which has become the scene of healthy competition for m’sister Rose and myself, as we strive to outdo each other in paying as little as possible for meat that is coming close to being out of date. Other families compare notes about achievements in the workplace, in the arts, in fields of endeavour. My sister and I try and outdo each other in how little we have paid for a packet of chops or a leg of lamb. We’ve started to track the habits of the workers responsible for discounting the meats and making sure our shopping trips coincide with the Really Big Bargains. I’m claiming the win so far, for a sizeable leg of lamb that was reduced from around $24 to the princely sum of $6.00. I took a photo of that and posted it on Facebook, I was so proud. So, now you get a sense of how rich

` Other families compare notes about achievements in the workplace, in the arts, in fields of endeavour. My sister and I try and outdo each other in how little we have paid for a packet of chops or a leg of lamb.

and fulfilling my personal time is, and the level of sporting prowess that I can lay claim to. So, there I was the other day, on one of those warmer and dryer than usual days, hovering like a buzzard in the meat section, looking for my next meal. And that’s when I spotted them. Cryovac upon cryovac of oxtails, all nestling in the meat refrigerator, price slashed in half, and just begging to be swooped up. Such riches. There would have been at least ten of them and I just shovelled them into the trolley and bore them off in triumph. Oxtail is one of those staples of the winter, one of those props to get us through the misery of it all. When no-one’s buying it at full price, you know the season is on the turn. When the sun starts to reappear, the punters are thinking more about barbecues and less about slow cookers. I’m not decrying all this rain we’ve had over the winter, I am sick of the sight of it, but the results are completely miraculous across the countryside. And my garden is going insane. Roses that I have tended and loved and pruned and nurtured in the past have had and enormous drink of all the goodness that the rain has brought and are behaving like they’re on drugs. One climber that gave a half-arsed attempt at a display of blooms last year (one flourish of about 8 flowers and then sulked for the rest of the growing period), it has put out such an array of buds that I cannot count them. There are simply too many to contemplate. I’m actually concerned the bush may give itself a hernia, trying to push the flowers through. It’s a deadest miracle. And it’s all due to the long, long wet winter. So, when the sunlight filters down through the leaves that have miraculously appeared on my trees, and finds my face and warms my skin, I can only give thanks that I survived the lack of light and I’m here to enjoy the outcomes.

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GARDEN.

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Dundullimal Homestead in bloom THE warm change in the weather is having an effect on the extensive and historic gardens at Dundullimal Homestead which reopened on October 4, 2016. A stroll around the extensive grounds reveal a variety of flowering plants, grand trees and rolling lawns. A very special feature is an Aboriginal ‘scar’ tree indicating the manufacture of canoes, most likely given the tree’s proximity to the river or shields. Dundullimal Homestead is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm at 23L Obley Road. PHOTOS: DUBBO AUBUSSON-FOLEY

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Members of Little River and Macquarie 2100 have asked for the opportunity to learn more about succession and how they can weave their learnings to ensure successful outcomes for their families as the retiring generation transfer or sell (as the case maybe) their life’s work. With the arrival of Capital Gains Tax, complex financial considerations, the rise of Family Provision Claims (dragging an estate through court) and complicated communication processes – the process of gearing down is often difficult. Come along to this opportunity to hear from great professionals who also understand the business of farming and grazing their own properties (Alison in Arthurville, James in Narromine & Claire in Geurie) – thus ensuring their perspectives are linked to the realities of agriculture.

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You hold the cards BY CAMILLA BARLOW CANCER COUNCIL NSW

AVE you heard? Relay For Life is less than a month away. Held at DCL Barden Park on Saturday, November 5, this amazing overnight event brings the community together to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW so we can continue to drive vital cancer research, provide support for people affected by cancer, advocate for long-term change in health-related legislation for our future generations and also promote our prevention campaigns. “Prevention?” you ask – absolutely. Australia can be justifiably proud of its comprehensive efforts so far to raise awareness around cancer prevention – especially when it comes to sun protection – such as the iconic Slip! Slop! Slap! messaging that has been around since the 1980s. It’s estimated that due to the adoption of sunsmart behaviour as a result of these campaigns, tens of thousands of Australians have been saved from developing potentially fatal skin cancers and melanoma. Moreover, tobacco control efforts has seen smoking prevalence in NSW drop considerably from 22.5 percent in 2002, to 13.5 percent in 2015. We are well on the way to seeing a generation who will have no interest or familiarity with cigarettes. This is all wonderful news, and it does mean that we’re getting closer in our mission to beating cancer – but there is so much more to be done. We know that one in three cancer cases can be prevented – while being sun-smart and quitting smoking are big players in the prevention game, we need to turn up the volume on the conversation about the other risk factors that are evidently contributing to the increasing incidence of cancer in Australia:

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poor diet, lack of physical activity, being overweight or obese and a high consumption of alcohol – these factors collectively contribute to nearly as many cancer cases as smoking. Earlier this year more than 3000 people in NSW participated in a Cancer Council prevention survey which sought to uncover the levels of awareness around various risk factors for cancer. While levels of awareness were reassuringly high when it came to smoking and sun protection and the link with cancer, there was a significant lack of awareness with what else can cause cancer. Some examples: six in 10 people aren’t aware that being overweight is a risk factor for cancer, and more than half of the people in the survey (59 percent) didn’t associate insufficient fruit and vegetable intake as contributing to cancer risk. Furthermore, one third of people didn’t identify the link between eating a high intake of red or processed meat and an increase of cancer risk. Evidence for these lesser-known cancer risk factors has been growing in recent years, so compared to UV exposure and tobacco use, obesity and sedentary behaviour leading to an increased risk of cancer is still a relatively new mes-

sage for the wider population. It even seems that some age old myths, such as ‘a glass of wine every day is good for your health’ are yet to be debunked publically. I feel that this kind of thinking, and the idea of a ‘healthy tan’ are pretty hard for us Aussies to let go, and what’s more is these kinds of confusing health messages are wide open for potentially dangerous misinterpretation. So this is why Cancer Council NSW has created a new campaign that communicates all the strategies that people can adopt to minimise their cancer risk – and ultimately reduce the number of cancer cases we see diagnosed in the future. The campaign aims to illustrate a more complete picture of the whole range of risk factors we know can lead to cancer – and provide practical information to empower people to make positive lifestyle changes which can ultimately reduce their risk of cancer. Of course we appreciate that there are risk factors that are outside of an individual’s control – such as age, family history and genetics. And in no way are we placing blame on anyone already affected by cancer. There are still a lot of unanswered questions for why some people develop cancer and why others don’t

` It even seems that some age old myths, such as ‘a glass of wine every day is good for your health’ are yet to be debunked publically. I feel that this kind of thinking, and the idea of a ‘healthy tan’ are pretty hard for us Aussies to let go, and what’s more is these kinds of confusing health messages are wide open for potentially dangerous misinterpretation.

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– this is where research comes in and why Cancer Council invests around $15 million every year to fund and conduct research into causes and treatment. Even so, regardless of your predisposition to cancer – there is still a whole lot each and every one of us can all be actively doing to reduce our cancer risk. The fact remains that four of the five most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia – lung, bowel, melanoma and breast (the first three mentioned also happen to be the most deadly) – are among the most preventable. I see this as a really positive thing – as it means we’re not helpless and we can actually be proactive and make healthy choices to improve our very own health outcomes. But we need to talk about the choices and the benefits or risks associated, and motivate and empower our community to do so as well. We want the wider Australian community to know that they hold the cards to reducing their future cancer risk. We want to improve the public’s knowledge around all of the choices they can make and have this knowledge ingrained in the minds of Australians as much as tobacco use and UV exposure is. Knowledge is power, and power to the people. These are the kinds of conversations that we will be having at the upcoming Relay For Life – and there are some great activities to kick-start the conversations. It’s a Relay after all, so what better reason is there to get your team together and for one day of the year do as many laps of DCL Barden Park as you collectively can – all in the name of kicking cancer to the curb. We have the knowledge now, so make the choice. Check out the 1 in 3 Cancers campaign and assess your cancer risk at 1in3cancers.com.au. Orana Relay For Life – Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, DCL Barden Park, Dubbo. Register your team at www.relayforlife.org.au (search Orana)

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Rugby dreams realised in Papua New Guinea BY JOHN RYAN N JOURNALIST

LAYING sport in another country is often the trip of a lifetime for many sportspeople, but a recent journey to Papua New Guinea (PNG) by a team of 16 yearold rugby league players from western communities took that concept to a new level. The boys from the bush not only played a game of real bush footy over there, they also ran on as the curtain-raiser for the Prime Minister’s XIII’s clash with PNG. In the main game, the PM’s XIII ran out 58-0 winners in the 32 degree heat, a hot day exacerbated by relentless humidity. The local boys were ambushed in the first few minutes after two quick tries to the home team, but dug deep to even things up at 12 all just before full time, scoring a try in the dying seconds to run out 16 - 12 winners. The players came from Dubbo,

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Gilgandra, Orange, Blayney, Narromine and Nyngan, and the trip is the brainchild of Nyngan’s Col Wright, a former western division player, coach of the Nyngan Tigers and development manager with Far West Academy. Col’s been doing these sorts of trips for years and says some of the past players have told him the visit to third world countries has changed their lives. “It’s an experience they’ll never otherwise get, and the boys get involved in all sorts of community activities which is a real eye-opener,” Col said. “Kids are resilient, and the ones we bring in for the tour are ones who we think will handle all sorts of situations, and the lack of anything over there, seeing how poor the people are yet how happy they are makes a huge impact on them, it makes them realise just how lucky they are to live in Australia.” The western boys not only had their jerseys handed to them by the Kangaroos like Josh Dugan and

Blake Ferguson before the game, they actually trained against the PM’s XIII prior to the actual game. After the main match, the team was addressed by ARL/NRL chairman John Grant and PM’s XIII captain Greg Inglis. This year Dubbo’s Kenny Fisher went along as a chaperone, he’s well known as a former Dubbo CYMS lock who took out Group 11’s player of the year in 1986, and he also spent time playing league in France with Col. Kenny said it was, literally, the trip of a lifetime, and he’s keen to go again next year. Ken’s young bloke, who’s 17, went along as well, ostensibly to carry the water but after an injury he got to play one of the games, sharing that honour with two local juniors who spent days in camp with the NSW team. The players and their parents have to fund the cost of the trip, although a sponsor chipped in $23,000 this time around which shaved $1000 off the cost for each individual.

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Free Regional Youth Orchestra to close Artlands BY VIVIENNE WINTHER DIRECTOR, MACQUARIE CONSERVATORIUM

HIS October, Macquarie Conservatorium hosts the first residential orchestra camp of the newly formed Regional Youth Orchestra NSW. This dynamic new youth orchestra recently performed at the Sydney Opera House with the Australian World Orchestra, and comes to Dubbo to perform in “Sunday in the Park”, a free concert of classical favourites and hits from the movies, presented in Victoria Park as the closing event of the Artlands Festival. More than fifty talented young musicians from regional conservatoriums across NSW will rehearse intensively for three days and then perform in this full-length orchestral concert, joined onstage by the youth singers of Moorambilla Voices in a guest appearance. Also on the bill is local success story, soprano Billie Palin, just back from London where she took part in music theatre workshops, learning first hand from some of the best in the business, her travels and tuition assisted by a Young Regional Artist Scholarship from the NSW Government. Bringing all this enthusiastic young talent together musically for Sunday in the Park is a team of three conductors: Patrick Brennan from Central Coast Conservatorium, Graham Sattler from Mitchell Conservatorium, and Michelle Leonard of Moorambilla Voices. Patrick Brennan has been closely involved with the development of the Regional Youth Orchestra NSW concept, which has grown out of the successful projects the regional conservatoriums have done for a number of years with visiting international and Australian orchestras at the Sydney Opera House. By 2016, it was time to form the students who took part in these projects into a real youth orchestra, and auditions were held earlier this year to select the best orchestral players studying at regional conservatoriums across the state. I spoke with Patrick Brennan about his own background as a professional orchestral musician playing bassoon, and the development of RYO NSW.

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What were your first experiences in an orchestra as a young player? I didn’t play in an orchestra until I was at university studying music, there wasn’t the opportunity to play in an orchestra where I was in high school. I had played in bands and in wind ensembles, so I had experience playing with others, but not in the full symphony orchestra. Then while I was studying at Sydney Conservatorium, I joined the SBS Youth Orchestra, and had my first overseas tour to Taiwan. I was also selected for the Camerata chamber orchestra of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and we did an east coast tour playing for the Choir of King’s College Cambridge, which was pretty amazing. What was the impact of playing in these youth orchestras? It was an incredible experience. It’s the difference in sound; you may be used to playing with other musicians, and maybe in a bigger group with wind and brass, but when all the different families of instruments are brought together, it’s something quite different. It is a real melting-pot of sound, I found it quite mind-blowing. What about the next step - playing in a professional orchestra? My first paid gig in an orchestra was while I was still a uni student. I played with the

Aidan Kiriakou French horn, India de Sousa Shaw violin and Emma Newby viola from Dubbo who are members of the Regional Youth Orchestra pictured in Victoria Park, the site for a free concert on Sunday, October 30, 2pm. PHOTOS: MACQUARIE CONSERVATORIUM

Hunter Symphony Orchestra, it was great to get paid and put up in a hotel doing something that was fun. After I did my audition for the Australian Youth Orchestra, I got a totally unexpected call to play with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, so that was a pretty big step up and a wonderful experience. From then, I freelanced with most of the professional orchestras in Sydney for about 15 years, including playing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, a truly world class orchestra. Now you are focused more on conducting – what’s that like in comparison to playing in an orchestra? For me, it gives me a greater capacity for expression through the music. It's very different, as a conductor you are leading and pulling everything together. The conductor feeds the orchestra energy and ideas, and then the orchestra feeds that energy back to the conductor, and out to the audience, in a cycle. Listening as a conductor is very different to lis-

tening as a player. You are in this different position, out the front where you get the total sound, but you are still part of the orchestra as well, it’s a really special place to be. It inspires me to create really exciting and engaging performances for the audience. What is important about this opportunity to play together in an orchestra for these young musicians in RYO NSW? For some of our students who come from towns where there is no youth orchestra or community orchestra, that big symphonic sound of all the different type of instruments playing together is an education in itself, and to play right in the middle of that gives you a lot of new things to think about as a musician; sound colour, playing at different speeds, blending with each other, how all that works together to create one coherent whole. Being in an orchestra is all about teamwork; of the whole orchestra, and then of your section, say all the wind players, and then down a

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Dubbo Weekender | Friday 14.10.2016 to Sunday 16.10.2016 level again an to just the flutes, or if you are a string player your desk partner, the person you sit next to. Each player learns to work with others on all these different levels, and how to respond to the directions of a conductor. They get an understanding of how their part fits with the greater picture musically. It’s also a chance to experience first hand orchestral repertoire, some of the great pieces of music. It’s been a big first year for RYO NSW – what have been some of the highlights so far? Having two projects this year at the Sydney Opera House, working side by side with professional musicians and conductors is something music students in Sydney youth orchestras would love to have! The first highlight with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra was performing the Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, with a professional singer turning up to sing with them. Many of the kids had not heard an opera singer like that up close, let alone played for one. Last month, the experience with the Australian World Orchestra was just incredible. This orchestra is made up of the very best Australian musicians from some of the greatest international orchestras and our own orchestras, who come together for a short series of concerts. It’s rare for any student musicians to get to work side by side with that cal-

Conductor Patrick Brennan with players from Regional Youth Orchestra NSW at Sydney Opera House in July for the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra project.

ibre of professional, and then to take it a step further and actually play onstage in their public concert at the Opera House, that was almost unbelievably thrilling. It was an experience our students will never forget, and definitely inspires them to go further with their music. We are seeing these projects become the catalyst for students deciding to pursue a career in music.

Leaders and the quality of life W E continue using books from the shelves to consider the “development of man”. Over the ages, the manner in which leaders make decisions and the quality of the outcomes can have long effects. Until I had read “Voltaire’s Bastards” I had little time for economists, but the book’s author, John Ralston Saul, has that qualification on his resume and clearly identifies as having a philosophical mind. He is an award winning essayist, president of PEN International, and a recipient of Canada’s Governor General Award, among several other recognitions. Within the text Saul writes an example of how those with assigned power can fail in their purpose, and whilst he makes no direct reference to the United Nations, provides recognisable factors. He cites how substantial organisations, governments and businesses, with virtually limitless resources and technology at their disposal, take on small, unsophisticated, poorly-equipped entities and do not succeed in the confrontation. The author’s summation is that when the big operators take on the small people, they ignore the whole purpose of the exercise which is to win. Saul’s summary of the text is that over the past 400 years, our “rational elites” have turned the modern West into a vast, incomprehensible, directionless machine, run by process-minded experts

– “Voltaire’s Bastards” addresses the cult of scientific management which is empty in both sense and morality. Whether in politics, art, business, the military, entertainment, science, finance, academia or journalism, these experts share the same outlook and methods. The result is a civilization of immense technology and power whose ordinary citizens are excluded from the decision making process. A few years back a local couple asked us to order a book “Jews, God & History” by Max Dimont – they had recently returned from a tour of Israel where their guide recommended the title. It examines why the Jews survived through so many millennia while other civilizations have declined and perished. What qualities mark the culture that produced Moses, Christ, Spinoza, Marx, Freud and Einstein? From ancient Palestine through Europe and Asia to America and modern Israel, this book shows how the Jews are interwoven with virtually every nation on Earth. Some remarkable revelations show how the Jews have contributed to spiritual and intellectual heritage, across a major span of

What can audiences expect from RYO NSW and the Sunday in the Park concert? Youth orchestras are renowned for being really exciting to watch: they have so much energy and passion, whatever you ask from them they deliver one hundred percent and with such enthusiasm. It’s going to be a great concert, for them and for the audience.

What’s On z October 27: Opening Event of Artlands, free, with youth and adult drummers led by Kai Tipping, 7.30pm on the oval behind Western Plains Cultural Centre z October 30: Sunday in the Park, the closing event of Artlands, free concert by Regional Youth Orchestra NSW with Moorambilla Voices, 2.00pm Victoria Park z www.macqcon.org.au z www.artlands.com.au

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ALL-WEATHER GIRLS Country crowds will turn out to see live performances in rain, hail or shine. That was the case for the Sunny Cowgirls who launched their latest album at a muddy Deni Ute Muster. Celeste Clabburn chatted to NATALIE HOLMES. RESH from launching their latest album “Here We Go” at the recent Deni Ute Muster, Celeste and Sophie Clabburn aka the Sunny Cowgirls have hit the road in their trusty ute to entertain a few more country crowds. In the next few months, the girls will travel across the country to visit small towns far and wide. With 25 tour dates scheduled, they have the engine running and are eagerly looking forward to what’s ahead. “it will keep us busy but a lot of our fans are from small towns so it’s good to get out there,” Celeste said. “We know what it’s like to grow up in a small town as we’re from Dunkeld in Victoria. It’s good to have something to do on the weekend.” Such as visiting Deniliquin, home of the famous ute muster. “It was a huge weekend,” Celeste says. “We launched the new album there on Friday night. It was very muddy as they’d had a lot of rain but that didn’t stop everyone. “It’s one of the biggest festivals of the year, so crowds are there, rain, hail or shine. They don’t care what the weather is like.” Celeste said that it was nice to be among friends for the first airing of their latest offering. “There were so many people and so much support. For us it was the first time playing songs from the new album.” There weren’t any hiccups and Celeste said the audience reacted favourably to the new songs. “We’ve got a really good band behind us and they all do their homework. It was really fun. “The song “Cowboy” from the album has been out for six months now so the fans already knew that one.” The sisters compiled their eighth studio album with help from a few famous friends. It was produced by Matt Fell and features guest artists Pete Drummond,

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Glen Hannah and Shane Nicholson. “They are world class musicians so we were lucky to have them. We always have a good time, it’s inspiring, but this was extra-special. Matt as a producer is incredible and hugely talented. And Glen Hannah is one of my favourite people.” Celeste said the pair enjoy recording sessions immensely, and working with high class people makes it even more pleasurable. It also expands their own musical abilities. “Soph and I love being in the studio. It’s our most favourite part of the job – creating music and giving a life to the songs you have written. You get inspired by these guys, it makes it an absolute pleasure. Their standard is so high that it really makes you lift your game. We also learned a few tricks from them.” Concerts would have to come a close second on their list, by the way that Celeste describes hearing fans sing along with their songs when they perform. “It’s awesome, it’s really cool, particularly because we’ve written all our songs and what we do comes from a personal place.” The siblings have come a long way since their first album in 2005 but at the same time, they like to hark back to their musical beginnings. ‘It cemented us in the industry so we wanted to make this album like our first one. Over the years, we have experimented a bit but we wanted this to have a classic sound.” Celeste says that she and Sophie usually agree on their musical direction, which has perhaps contributed to their longevity. “We were on the same page. Normally we don’t fight anyway, we always agree on the music. If we do fight, it would be over clothes or the contents of the fridge,” she laughed. “The two of us usually agree and fight with our manager and then we win because it’s two against one.” After almost 12 years in the indus-

try, the Sunny Cowgirls seem to be going from strength to strength. “It makes us feel really old,” she said. “But it’s a really good feeling to know that we have been able to sustain our relationship and keep our audience close. We are pretty proud of ourselves, it’s been a huge achievement.” As well as getting on like a house on fire, the pair are very open about having goals and reaching them. “We’ve always got a clear idea of what we want to do and who we want to work with. We are good at coming up with ideas and making them happen.” They also inspire and motivate one another. “It would have been a lot harder doing this by yourself, if I didn’t have Soph to back me up and make it happen,” said Celeste. Their upcoming road trip gives them lots of time together and a chance to belt out a few tunes in the ute. Being on the road can be really tiring but just as in other ways, the sisters support one another. “We try to eat healthily and not drink too much although we have a few beers now and then. We also try to get as much sleep as we can. We’re both good at lifting each other up if we’re feeling a bit tired.” They don’t have a driver and make the most of hanging out and having a good time. “We drive ourselves. It’s good fun, we always have lots of fun together and we’ve got lots of songs to play.” The Sunny Cowgirls’ driving playlist includes John Mayer, The Eagles and the latest Amber Lawrence and Troy Cassar-Daley releases. “It’s good to see what everyone else is doing,” Celeste said. In the next couple of years, she hopes they just ‘keep doing what we’re doing.’ “Just keep making music, go with the flow.” z The Sunny Cowgirls will perform at Dubbo RSL on November 5.

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Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers show rocks DRTCC BY BRENDA HUTCHINS A GREAT crowd was ready for a big night at the DRTCC on Friday, September 30. The internationally renowned ‘Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers Show’ was in Dubbo to perform as part of their tour which has taken them all over Australia to sold out shows. Carol Brett, Shirley Heller, Jennifer Salmon, Jenny Robertson, Marlene Cresswell

Tania Monson and Rhonda Lutt

Mother and daughter, Rhonda Cooper and Dawn Power

Bernie Hunter, Merv Bishop and Carmel Mitchell

Lenore and Lawrence Montgomery

Lyn Wilson and Mary Parkes

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Suits and Sequins Ball BY BRENDA HUTCHINS PEOPLE came from all over Western NSW for the Annual Ball for Life without Barriers. This year’s ball was held on Saturday, October 8th, at the Civic Centre. The theme of the night was Suits and Sequins.

Diane Smith Malcolm Chapman from Westhaven with a group from Broken Hill

Sue Harrod , Xanthe Holmes, Laurel West, Deb Langman, Kasey-Lee and Ash Langman

Mellinda Firth and Daryl Rodda

Jeannine and Paul Anemaat

Back: Reba Scholten, Sue Wilson, Lorraine Redden, Joanne Johnson,Megan Walker, Maddy Walker

Lorraine Redden, Rhys Berry, Barry Thomas

Christine Coates and Stephen Coates

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Orana Gardens Spring Fair BY BRENDA HUTCHINS THE was a large crowd at the Orana Gardens Spring Fair and Fashion Parade on Saturday, October 8th. A comedy skit also entertained the crowd.

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Carol, Poppy, Jazmyn and Lynda

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T H E R E G I O N AT A GLANCE H E A R EAR rapturous applause (hopefully when your work appears on the big screen at the 2016 Dubbo One Eye Film Festival which is open to receive entries until MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 21. In partnership with the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo Filmmakers will host the 4th annual One Eye Film Festival at the brand new “Black Box Theatre” on November 11 and 12. Dubbo Filmmakers member and festival coordinator, Kellie Jennar says the One Eye Film Festival is open to all filmmakers who can demonstrate a link to Dubbo and surrounding regions. “That link might be thematic, geographic or a delightful accident of birth. There is no entry fee, prizes or theme. The festival is all about promoting and showcasing local filmmaking. All genres and styles of films are encouraged, however there is a time limit of seven minutes. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase your films to enthusiastic local people.“ It’s a completely different experience to upload a film into the silence of cyberspace, compared with the immediacy and warmth of watching your film with an audience. “Filmmaking can be quite a solitary activity so it enables filmmakers to get out of the editing studio, see the diversity and creativity of films being made and network with other local filmmakers,” she said. The One Eye Film Festival has grown in popularity both with filmmakers and audience in the past three years. Last year, 30 short films were shown to an audience of more than 350 people at three sittings. Entry forms and further information is available at http://dubbofilmmakers.wordpress. com/one-eye-film-festival/

continually before your eyes,” Clarkson said. Tickets are on sale now from drtcc. com.au or the Theatre Box Office on 6801 4378

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EAR a pin drop when the audience marvels at “Encoded” by Stalker Theatre which combines Aerial Dance with Visual Technology, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8pm, Dubbo Regional Theatre. Encoded is an immersive aerial dance installation and performance that uses the latest interactive technologies to build a projected digital environment that responds to the movements of the performers. Stalker’s artistic director and director of Encoded, David Clarkson said: ‘'It started with a desire to create a work with my nephew who had won various awards for his gaming design and direction of the interactive game, Casebook,” David Clarkson said. A visually stunning work, Encoded creates a ravishing immersive world of shimmering images that dissolve and reform as performers sweep across the space. “We have interactive fluid simulations being triggered by the infrared tracking of dancers and aerialists—and we are also using some very sophisticated VJ software to capture the wall we are performing on. Mixed with all of that technology are our wonderful virtual costumes—with self-mounted laser projectors that change the performers

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SE E EE an astonishing array of art on display at the ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016 ART FAIR to be held in the centenary pavilion of the Dubbo Showground on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 2016. The showground is part of the “ARTLANDS precinct”. Some of the dozens of regional artists coming to the city to display their works include from the Great Diving Range gemologist Annette Piper bringing her handcrafted statement jewellery made from natural gemstones, cultured pears and precious metals. Anthony Walk Visuals an artist of Aboriginal descent (Yiman/ Gurreng Gurreng). Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast and currently residing in Byron Bay, he draws inspiration from the marine diversity from the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales coastlines. Anthony’s art practice includes painting and printmaking; he has also recently launched a range of homewares and stationery. Artisan On Lewis , a café/gallery located in Mudgee NSW, which promotes handmade, original and local artwork. Artisan On Lewis will be selling and promoting the work of three Mudgee artisans at the ARTLANDS Art Fair; Gabrielle Leonard, silversmith; Kelly Leonard, weaver; and Denise Faulkner, painter. All three are professional, highly skilled artists whose works showcase a diversity of techniques and materials. Products range from framed watercolours, jewellery, scarves, wall hangings, cushions, purses and cards. Arts Northern Rivers is a peak arts body which works with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The Northern Rivers is home to the highest concentration of arts and creative industries practitioners outside of metropolitan centers and recognises the enormous contribution they make to the cultural, economic and social wel being of the Northern Rivers (and to the nation!). That’s just the “A”’s!! You’ll also ….

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EE at the ARTLANDS 2016 Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30, Buggart’s Jodie Herden, a Gomeroi woman who has been an artist for 30 years. Practicing art is not something she wants to do, but rather something she needs to do. She loves sharing and creating pieces for all. Her contemporary Aboriginal designs showcase the Gomeroi country through. Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery which showcases original artworks by Aboriginal artists of the Dunghutti region and Mid North Coast of NSW. All artworks are on quality canvas, prints on archival paper and bush food prod-

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ucts from reputable, Aboriginal owned companies. Ghost and Lola’s Wendy Powitt is an emerging artist from the Byron Bay hinterland on the coast of Northern NSW. Wendy comes from a fashion background and recently launched her own design brand; Ghost and Lola, using rare vintage gems to create hand sculpted jewellery and small sculptural pieces. Go Create New England is a textile and art retreat situated in the beautiful pastoral country of the New England Tablelands of NSW. The studio provides a variety of creative classes, including dyeing, no-rules printing, textile painting, shoe making, contemporary surface embellishment, contemporary lace making, design and personal development. Hands on Weavers Group enjoy a revival of weaving practices. They encourage membership with people interested in coming together to share stories about their journey through the revival of fibre and basketry weaving in the Riverina region of NSW. “HOW” offer individually handcrafted items for sale, ranging from small baskets to experimental sculptures, made using found and bought materials. There’s just too much more to mention here. Get yourself to the Centenary Pavilion at the Dubbo Showground for the Artlands Fair.

DO O get along and see the Screaming Jets, one of Australia’s hardest rockin’ bands - on their new tour – “Go Hard or Go Chrome” – an ode to their latest studio release, “Chrome” and unapologetically rockin’ live shows live at the Dubbo RSL club. The band’s latest studio album – their first in eight years – was released in May, and not only saw the five-piece touring through metro centres, but also found them landing in the ARIA Top 30 and celebrating with a special Music Max Live album launch. Keeping true to their reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working rock’n’roll bands, they are ready to bring their new music - and all their biggest hits - to regional areas this October and November, including Dubbo on Friday, November 4. “Chrome” was the band’s first studio album in eight years and not only impressed long - term Jets fans, but also garnered them a new audience base. Reaching #2 on the Independent Music Charts, #10 on the ARIA Australian Artist Chart and #30 on the ARIA Mainstream Charts, they showed that the band only gets better with age. Heading out on the road again for a regional run was a natural progression. Regional Australia is the band’s heartland and there is nothing better than sharing new music with the people who want to hear it the most. With killer new tracks and The Screaming Jets’ incredible back catalogue, audiences are certainly in for a treat with this run of shows.

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O get your boot scooting on because the Sunny Gowgirls are coming to town on November 5. Sisters Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are on a rollicking national tour to celebrate their new long player “Here We Go”. Sophie and Celeste are well reputed for their dynamic live shows and their show promises to get audiences to their feet. With the release of their newest album “Here We Go” on 30 September, audiences will be in for a treat with a swag of new songs and fan favourites. The album – their eighth studio release – was produced by Matt Fell (Love Hz Studios | Sara Storer | Shane Nicholson) and is a return to form. The girls wanted to make an album that sounded like ‘classic Sunny Cowgirls’ and they have certainly achieved that. So in classic Sunny Cowgirls fashion, they’ll be celebrating their release with a huge regional run, kicking off in October. “It’s been a few years since we’ve done a big national tour so we cannot wait to get out on the road again,” says Celeste. “We know what it’s like living in a small country town — it’s a great life but always very exciting when there’s a gig to go to! We’re looking forward to bringing our new show to a heap of small towns across Australia.”

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ETC OPENING NIGHT – CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Thursday, October 27 will see the opening of the artistic program of ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016. A free event for community and delegates alike, the opening celebrations promise to be something that Dubbo has never seen before. It will feature community drumming with Kai Tipping (Bellingen), a pop up farm, Indigenous dancers choreographed by Jo Clancy (Blue Mountains), a duet between local didj player Lewis Burns and Vic McEwan (Narrandera), The Dubbo Concert Band, conducted by McEwan, projections and a giant red-back spider puppet created by Dave Jones (Natimuk, Victoria) and made by Leonie Ward, and it will all revolve around a centre pivot irrigator modified by Joey Ruigrok (Mullumbimby). There will be smoke involved. We are looking for local people to be involved in the performance, as characters and puppeteers (no previous experience required) and as stage hands (to move pieces). You need to be reasonably fit and available for the evenings of Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October from 6- 9pm and on call evenings the week before. The performance will run for 50min. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the sort of large outdoor performance that is not often seen in Regional NSW. Please contact Greg Pritchard on O428871361 or artlandsdubbo@gmail. com

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VELDT RESTAURANT Open for dinner Monday to Saturday ĨƌŽŵ ϲƉŵ͘ Under Quest Serviced Apartments ŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌLJ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ DĞŶƵ 22 Bultje St, 6882 0926

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

CLUBS & PUBS PASTORAL HOTEL

THE BOOK CONNECTION

DMC MEAT AND SEAFOOD

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 ŽīĞĞ 110 Talbragar St, 6882 4219

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϰƉŵ͘ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ͘ EĞǁ ĂŶĚ ƵƐĞĚ ďŽŽŬƐ͘KǀĞƌ ϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŬƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽƌĞ͘ 178 Macquarie St, 6882 3311

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

QUINN’S MYALL ST NEWSAGENCY

IGA WEST DUBBO

DUBBO RSL CLUB RESORT

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

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

CLUB DUBBO 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

STICKS AND STONES Open Saturday and Sunday ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ϳ͘ϯϬ ʹ ϯƉŵ >ƵŶĐŚ ϭϮD ʹ ϯƉŵ ŝŶŶĞƌ ϲƉŵ ʹ YƵŝĞƚ ŝŶĞ ŝŶ Žƌ dĂŬĞĂǁĂLJ͘ tŽŽĚĮƌĞĚ WŝnjnjĂƐ͕ ŚŽŵĞŵĂĚĞ ƉĂƐƚĂƐ͕ ĐŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐƐĞƌƚƐ͘ 'ůƵƚĞŶ ĨƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƌŝĂŶ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ ʹůĂʹĐĂƌƚĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ 215A Macquarie St, 6885 4852

THE GRAPEVINE ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ ϴ͘ϯϬĂŵͲϰƉŵ 'ŽŽĚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ĐŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ŐŽŽĚ company 144 Brisbane St, 6884 7354

WYLDE BEAN THAI CAFE KƉĞŶ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ĂŶĚ ůƵŶĐŚ ϲĂŵ Ɵůů ůĂƚĞ 40 Bourke Street, 6885 5999

GROCERIES

SHOPPING

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

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

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

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

THE SWISH GALLERY KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ϵĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ͘ ŝƐƟŶĐƟǀĞ ũĞǁĞůůĞƌLJ͕ ĐƌĞĂƟǀĞ ĐŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌLJ ĚĞĐŽƌ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵƌ ŚŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƚLJůŝƐŚ ŐŝŌƐ͘ 29 Talbragar St, 6882 9528

BRENNAN’S MITRE 10 &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

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

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

THINGS TO DO

WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE

KŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĂƌŐĞƐƚ ŐĂůůĞƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŵƵƐĞƵŵƐ ŝŶ E^t Ŷ ĞǀĞƌͲĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ĂƌƌĂLJ ŽĨ ĞdžŚŝďŝƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŽƉ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ĞdžŚŝďŝƟŽŶƐ͘ 76 Wingewarra Street, 6801 4444

OLD DUBBO GAOL KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ ϵͲϱƉŵ >ĂƌŐĞ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ ŽĨ ĂŶŝŵĂƚƌŽŶŝĐƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽůŽŐƌĂƉŚƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ Ă ƌĞĂůŝƐƟĐ 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 ŽīĞƌ ǀŝƐŝƚŽƌƐ ƚƌƵůLJ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨĂǀŽƵƌŝƚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ͘ Obley Road, off the Newell Hwy, 6881 1400

THE PARTY STOP

READINGS CINEMA

KƉĞŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ϵĂŵͲϰƉŵ Party Costumes ĞĐŽƌĂƟŽŶƐ ĂůůŽŽŶƐ 'ŝŌƐ ĨŽƌ ŵŝůĞƐƚŽŶĞ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ dŚĞŵĞĚ ƉĂƌƟĞƐ 142 Darling Street, 6885 6188

ŽŵĨŽƌƚ͕ ƐƚLJůĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĂůƵĞ ΨϭϬ ƟĐŬĞƚƐ ϯ ĞdžƚƌĂ͘ ĂŶĚLJ ďĂƌ͖ ϱ ƐĐƌĞĞŶ ĐŝŶĞŵĂ ĐŽŵƉůĞdž͖ ŝŐŝƚĂů ƐŽƵŶĚ ŽůďLJ ŝŐŝƚĂů ϯ ƉƌŽũĞĐƟŽŶ >ƵdžƵƌLJ ĂƌŵĐŚĂŝƌ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ 49 Macquarie St,6881 8600

CALL FOR A GREAT RATE ON A LIST FOR YOUR BUSINESS HERE! 6885 4433.

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Friday 14.10.2016 to Sunday 16.10.2016 | Dubbo Weekender

Friday, October 14 The Living Room

Birds Of A Feather

MOVIE: 12 Years A Slave ve

WIN, 7.30pm

ABC, 10.05pm

SBS, 8.30pm, MA15+ (2013)

Tonight, each of the The Living Room’s presenters is taking on a challenge. The big boy gets to play with a very big toy – Chris is headed to his hometown of Newcastle, where he’ll have a go a bringing a massive coal ship into the east coast’s biggest port, behind the wheel of one of the tug boats. Cherie comes to the rescue of two renovation novices who have bitten off more they can chew. She’ll make sure their property is primed for profit. And Miguel is on a fusion mission – Amanda is making him mix Mexican with the first food he comes across in Melbourne. And thus we end up with the interesting dish he calls gyoza con carne …

Essex’s finest siblings, Sharon (Pauline Quirke) and Tracey (Linda Robson) have been there for each other since they first hit our screens in 1989. Can it really only be now that they are facing the prospect that they will be growing old together? It seems so, as tonight they have a reality check after recognising their future selves in a couple of elderly sisters shopping together in the supermarket. It may not be exactly what they want, but perhaps it’s what they need? Meanwhile their house guest Dorien (Lesley Joseph) finally faces court over the accusation her book Sixty Shades of Green plagiarised Fifty Shades of Grey.

This moving tale about slavery – based on a true story and beautifully directed by Steve McQueen (Shame) – scooped Best Picture at the 2014 y. Chiwetel Ejiofor Oscars, and it’s easy to see why. omon Northup, (right) is heartbreaking as Solomon ng in New York in a sophisticated family man living ped and sold into 1841, who is suddenly kidnapped slavery. Stripped of his life and freedom, he pecially endures years of brutality – especially in from sadistic slave owner Edwin Epps (an intense Michael ople Fassbender) – from myriad people who doggedly believe they are only exercising their rights. It’s a gruelling experience in which cts McQueen lets the historical facts speak for themselves, but one that rewards you at the end.

ABC

PRIME7

NINE

WIN

SBS

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. (CC) 10.00 One Plus One. (CC) 10.30 Catalyst. (R, CC) 11.00 Devil Island. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Eggheads. (R, CC) 12.00 News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 Pointless. (R, CC) 2.00 Miniseries: National Treasure. (M, R, CC) 2.50 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R, CC) 3.20 The Cook And The Chef. (R, CC) 3.45 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 4.10 Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 The Drum. (CC) Analysis of the day’s news.

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Dustbin Baby. (M, R, CC) (2008) After a row with her foster parent, a teenager leaves school and embarks on a journey to find her birth mother. Dakota Blue Richards, Juliet Stevenson. 2.00 The Daily Edition. (CC) The hottest issues from the day’s news. 3.00 The Chase. (CC) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Today Extra. (PG, CC) Presented by David Campbell and Sonia Kruger. 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Variety show. 1.00 Ready For Takeoff. (PG, R, CC) A behind-thescenes look at Qantas and the staff and crew whose job is to ensure passengers have a smooth trip. 2.00 Hyde & Seek. (M, R, CC) Gary and Claire travel to Hong Kong. 3.00 News Now. (CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Family Feud. (R, CC) 6.30 The Home Team. (R, CC) 7.00 WIN News. (R, CC) 8.00 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Talk. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (CC) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (CC) 4.00 Ben’s Menu. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, 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. 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. 2.00 Colour Theory. (R, CC) 3.00 The Point Review. 3.30 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection. (R, CC) 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Chris Moyles. (PG, R, CC) Chris Moyles explores his roots. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R, CC)

6.00 One Plus One. (R, CC) (Final) Jane interviews Adam Spencer, a consummate communicator whose mission is to make maths more appealing. 6.10 Pointless. (CC) Presented by Alexander Armstrong. 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 QI. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Miniseries: Code Of A Killer. (M, CC) Part 2 of 3. Detective Baker investigates claims a young man was seen acting suspiciously at the time of Dawn’s murder. 9.20 DCI Banks. (M, R, CC) Banks and his team now have a murder inquiry on their hands, as the body found on the moors is identified. 10.05 Birds Of A Feather. (PG, CC) (Final) Sharon and Tracey face the future together. 10.30 Lateline. (R, CC) 11.00 The Business. (R, CC) Hosted by Ticky Fullerton and Elysse Morgan. 11.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R, CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (CC) Johanna Griggs catches up with Jessica Mauboy, who talks about her new show The Secret Daughter. 8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, CC) Part 2 of 3. English actor Martin Clunes sets out on a quest to explore the islands which make up Australia. He continues by discovering the wildlife inhabiting the waters off Muiron, traditional food and football in Tiwi and in learning about a grizzly tale during a visit to Abrolhos. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. (CC) Meet a family who moved from the UK to a multi-level bush home in Selby in the Dandenong Ranges, but after one of them was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis they have had no choice but to sell. 10.40 Cold Feet. (M, R, CC) After over a decade away, a man returns home. 11.40 The Catch. (M, R, CC) A private investigator from Los Angeles, California, uses her skills to get payback.

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Ready For Takeoff. (PG, CC) A behind-thescenes look at Qantas and the staff and crew, from pilots, cabin crew, engineers and caterers, whose job is to ensure the 160,000 passengers a day who pass through their hands have a smooth trip. 8.30 MOVIE: John Q. (M, R, CC) (2002) After his son collapses while playing baseball as a result of a heart failure, a man takes a hospital emergency ward hostage when his insurance company refuses to pay for the lifesaving transplant. Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, Anne Heche. 11.00 MOVIE: Seeking Justice. (MA15+, R, 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 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 The Project. (CC) Rove McManus, Gorgi Coghlan, Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann and Meshel Laurie take a look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, CC) Dr Chris returns to his hometown of Newcastle to learn a new skill and take a driving test with a difference. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, CC) Celebrity guests include Danny DeVito, Miranda Hart, Sam Neill, John Bishop and Amber Riley. 9.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M, R, CC) A fast-paced, irreverent look at news, with special guests Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang, Urzila Carlson, Anne Edmonds and Wil Anderson competing to see who can remember the most about events of the week. Hosted by Tom Gleisner, with quizmaster, Miss Universe Australia 2016 Caris Tivel. 10.30 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack: Hunter-Gatherer. (M, R, CC) Presenter Todd Sampson joins a traditional African nomadic tribe to live as a hunter-gatherer. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC)

6.00 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. (R, CC) Rachel uncovers a world of culinary inspiration in Sweden, and discovers why Scandinavian food is so fashionable. 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 The Private Lives Of The Tudors: Henry VIII The Tyrant King. (PG, CC) Part 2 of 3. Tracy Borman sheds light on the intimate details of Henry VIII’s later life. 8.30 MOVIE: 12 Years A Slave. (MA15+, CC) (2013) After a free man is kidnapped and sold into slavery, he must find the strength within to survive his treatment at the hands of his malevolent owner so that he can find a way to escape and return to his family. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong’o. 10.55 SBS World News Late Edition. (CC) 11.30 MOVIE: A Royal Affair. (M, R, CC) (2012) In the 18th century, a young queen, who is married to a mentally ill king, falls secretly in love with her physician. Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+) Continuous music programming. 5.00 Rage. (PG, CC) Continuous music programming.

12.40 The Neighbors. (PG, R, CC) The Weavers and the BirdKersees go camping for the weekend. 1.30 Home Shopping.

1.00 Impractical Jokers. (M, CC) The guys undertake some job interviews. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 3.00 The Avengers. (PG, R) A top-secret file is stolen. 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 Good Morning America. (CC)

12.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) Comedian Stephen Colbert interviews a variety of guests from the worlds of film, politics, business and music. 2.30 Home Shopping.

1.55 The Bridge. (M, R, CC) Someone threatens to blow up a chemical plant. 4.15 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R, CC) 4.50 SBS Flashback. (R, CC) 5.00 CCTV English News. News from China. 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. 1410

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Friday, October 14 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

GENERAL

DOCUMENTARY

SPORT

6.50pm Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance (2011) Action. Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds. A cursed man protects a boy. (M) Action

7.30pm DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow. Rip and the Legends Of Tomorrow team are left with the reality that they may now need to police time alteration and correct the fate of humans and the future. (M) FOX8

8.30pm I Am Rebel. Alexander Shulgin’s cure to treat PTSD hits the streets as Ecstasy. (M) National Geographic

11.15am Gridiron. NFL. Week 6. San Diego Chargers v Denver Broncos. ESPN

9.00pm Oddball (2015) Family. Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook. (G) Family 10.10pm American Ultra (2015) Action. Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart. A stoner is targeted by the government. (MA15+) Premiere

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.55 The Numtums. (R, CC) 5.00 Wallykazam! (R) 5.25 Peg + Cat. 5.40 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.50 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 6.00 Hey Duggee. (R, CC) 6.10 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.20 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.35 Charlie And Lola. (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: Snack Size. (R, CC) 8.30 Extreme OCD Camp. (M, R, CC) Part 2 of 2. 9.30 The Graceland Happiness Project. (M, R, CC) 10.30 The Not So Secret Life Of The Manic Depressive: 10 Years On. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.30 Extreme OCD Camp. (M, R, CC) 12.30 TFI Friday. (PG, R, CC) 1.20 River Monsters. (PG, R, CC) 2.10 News Update. (R) 2.15 Close. 5.00 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.10 Boj. (R, CC) 5.20 Mouk. (R) 5.35 Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps. (R, CC) 5.45 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 3.30 SheZow. (R, CC) 3.40 The Flamin’ Thongs. (R, CC) (Final) 4.00 Annedroids. 4.30 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 5.00 BtN Newsbreak. (CC) 5.05 Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street. (R) 5.30 This Is Me. (R, CC) (Final) 5.35 The Deep. (CC) (Final) 5.55 Prisoner Zero. (CC) (Final) 6.20 Dixi. (CC) 6.25 The Next Step. (PG, CC) 6.50 BtN Newsbreak. (CC) 7.00 You’re Skitting Me. (CC) (Final) 7.15 Game On. (R) 7.25 This Is Me. (R, CC) (Final) 7.30 Nature’s Microworlds. (CC) 8.00 Degrassi: Next Class. (PG, R, CC) 8.25 Yonderland. (R) Negatus decides to kidnap Elf. 8.45 Stoked. (R, CC) Fin and Reef get swept out to sea. 9.10 Lanfeust Quest. (PG, R, CC) Cupid is shunned for his ugliness. 9.35 Sword Art Online. (PG, R, CC) 9.55 K-On! (R, CC) 10.20 Close.

8.30pm RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race. (M) Arena 8.30pm Law & Order: SVU. A woman recants her claims of assault. (MA15+) Universal Channel

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9.30pm Escaping Polygamy. This program focuses on the dramatic work of four young women who escaped from the polygamous cult. (M) Crime & Investigation

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6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 Match It. (C, R, CC) 7.30 Bottersnikes And Gumbles. (C, CC) 8.00 Toybox. (P, R, CC) 8.30 Harry’s Practice. (R, CC) 9.00 Home And Away: The Early Years. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 NBC Today. (R) 12.00 Better Homes. (R, CC) 1.00 Lovejoy. (PG, R) 2.00 The Great Outdoors. (R, CC) 3.00 Best Houses Australia. (R) 4.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Mr Selfridge. (PG) Violette returns from her life in Paris. 8.30 MOVIE: Phenomenon. (PG, R, CC) (1996) An ordinary man becomes a genius after he is struck by lightning on his 37th birthday. John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker. 11.00 Around The World With Manu. (PG, R) Presented by Manu Feildel. 12.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Psychic TV. (M) 4.00 Lovejoy. (PG, R) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

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6.00 Children’s Programs. 12.00 Little Charmers. (R) 12.30 Ben 10. (PG, R) 1.00 Problem Solverz. (PG, R) 1.30 Kate And Mim-Mim. (R) 2.00 SpongeBob. (R) 2.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG) 3.00 Rabbids Invasion. (PG, R) 3.30 Yo-Kai. (PG, R) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Justice League Unlimited. (R) 4.30 Batman. (PG, R) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG, R) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG, R) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: The Witches. (PG, R, CC) (1990) 8.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (M, CC) (2014) The companions are beset by enemies. Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman. 11.20 Forever. (M, R, CC) 1.20 Surfing Australia TV. (R, CC) 1.50 GO Surround Sound. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Rabbids Invasion. (PG, R) 2.30 Kate And Mim-Mim. (R) 3.00 Little Charmers. (R) 3.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 4.00 Power Rangers. (PG, R) 4.30 Batman. (PG, R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R)

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6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 7.30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (PG, R) 8.30 MXTV. (PG, R) 9.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. (R) 11.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Beauty And The Geek Australia. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Wipeout USA. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Big Angry Fish. (PG, R) 3.10 Adventure Angler. 3.40 River To Reef. (PG) 4.10 Swamp People. (PG, R) 5.10 American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.10 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part III. (PG, R) (1989) A man seeks revenge on a karate champion. Ralph Macchio. 8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla. (M, R, CC) (2014) Giant monstrosities ravage the world. Aaron TaylorJohnson, Bryan Cranston. 11.00 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mars. (MA15+, R) (2001) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 2.00 Big Angry Fish. (PG, R) 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 5. Green Bay Packers v New York Giants. Replay.

6.00 News. (CC) 9.00 News Mornings. (CC) 12.00 News. (CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons With The Business. 5.00 Grandstand. 6.00 ABC News Evenings. 6.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 7.00 ABC News Grandstand. 8.00 ABC News Evenings With The Business. 9.00 Planet America. 9.30 Lateline. (CC) 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC National News. (CC) 11.30 7.30. (R, CC) 12.00 News. 12.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 1.00 BBC Impact. 1.25 ABC Open. 1.30 Lateline. (R, CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera. 3.00 BBC World. 3.25 ABC Open. 3.30 7.30. (R, CC) 4.00 BBC World. 4.30 BBC Africa. 4.55 ABC Open. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC NEWS

9.30pm Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. (PG) Discovery Science

6.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Skippy. (R) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG, R, CC) 9.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Brighton Rock. (PG, R, CC) (1947) Richard Attenborough. 2.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 2.30 Cricket. One-Day Cup. Queensland Bulls v NSW Blues. Afternoon session. From Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. 6.00 Friends. (PG, R, CC) Joey lands a major film role. 6.30 Cricket. One-Day Cup. Queensland Bulls v NSW Blues. Evening session. From Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. 10.00 MOVIE: Rocky V. (M, R, CC) (1990) Rocky teaches street kids how to fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. 12.10 Are You Being Served? (PG, R) 12.50 GEM Presents. (R, CC) 1.00 Call And Win. (M) 3.00 Secret Dealers. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG, R)

7.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United. Fox Sports 3 7.45pm Soccer. A-League. Round 2. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. Fox Sports 4 The hostess with mostess, in RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race.

ONE 6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R, CC) 9.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 9.30 Fishing Edge. (R, CC) 10.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 11.00 Hogan’s Heroes. (R) 12.00 Get Smart. (PG, R) 1.00 Matlock. (M, R) 2.00 Nash Bridges. (M, R) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 5.00 Star Trek. (PG, R) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) MacGyver investigates a vigilante group. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M, R) Alex investigates a new designer drug. 9.30 MOVIE: True Justice: Blood Alley. (M, R) (2012) A martial arts expert takes on a gangster. Steven Seagal, Tanaya Beatty. 11.30 Hogan’s Heroes. (R) 12.30 Shopping. (R) 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 3.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M, R) 4.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 5.00 Get Smart. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 6.05 Pound Puppies. (R) 6.30 Transformers Rescue Bots. 7.05 Transformers: Robots In Disguise. (R) 7.35 Pokémon. (R) 8.00 Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures. (C, R, CC) 8.35 My Little Pony. 9.00 Littlest Petshop. 9.30 Crocamole. (P, CC) 10.00 Neighbours. (R, CC) 10.30 Family Ties. (PG, R) 11.00 JAG. (PG, R) 12.00 The Good Wife. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Medium. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 4.05 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Family Feud. (CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (CC) 7.05 The Simpsons. (R, CC) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M, R) 8.00 The Grinder. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Moulin Rouge! (M, R, CC) (2001) A wannabe bohemian poet falls for a courtesan. Nicole Kidman. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.10 James Corden. (PG) 1.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 2.00 Raymond. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Family Ties. (PG, R) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.00 JAG. (PG, R) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

6.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 6.30 House Hunters. (R) 7.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Hawaii Life. (R) 8.00 The Block. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 Hawaii Life. (R) 10.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 10.30 House Hunters. (R) 11.00 Tiny Luxury. (R) 12.00 Masters Of Flip. (R) 1.00 The Millionaire Matchmaker. (PG, R) 2.00 Postcards. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 The Block. (R, CC) 4.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG) 5.00 Selling New York. (PG, R) 6.00 Hawaii Life. 6.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 7.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 8.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 9.30 Island Life. 10.30 Extreme Homes. (R) 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 House Hunters. (R) 12.30 Late Programs.

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SBS 2 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Polish News. 8.00 Bosnian News. 8.30 Macedonian News. 9.05 Croatian News. 9.40 WorldWatch. 10.20 Portuguese News. 11.00 Japanese News. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Urdu News. 1.30 Tamil News. 2.00 Thai News. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News. 3.30 Armenian News. 4.00 The Feed. (R) 4.30 Survive Aotearoa. (PG, R) 5.30 365: Every Day Documentaries. 5.35 Adam Ruins Everything. (PG, R) 6.00 If You Are The One. (R) 7.00 Billy On The Street. (PG) Hosted by Billy Eichner. 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 2. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. From Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. 10.15 MythBusters. (PG, R, CC) Adam and Jamie tackle hit man myths. 12.15 MOVIE: War Of The Arrows. (MA15+, R) (2011) 2.25 PopAsia. (PG) 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

FOOD 6.00 Guy’s Big Bite. (R) 6.30 Pati’s Mexican Table. (R) 7.00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations. (R) 8.00 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 9.00 Save My Bakery. (R) 10.00 Destination Flavour: Japan. (R) 11.00 Restaurant: Impossible. (R) 12.00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations. (R) 1.00 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 2.00 Save My Bakery. (R) 3.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R) 3.30 30 Minute Meals. (R) 4.00 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. (PG, R) 4.30 Guy’s Big Bite. 5.00 Pati’s Mexican Table. 5.30 No Reservations. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. 7.30 Save My Bakery. (R) 8.30 Destination Flavour: Japan. (R) 9.30 Restaurant: Impossible. (PG) 10.30 No Reservations. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 12.30 Save My Bakery. (R) 1.30 Destination Flavour: Japan. (R) 2.30 Restaurant: Impossible. (PG, R) 3.30 No Reservations. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R) 5.00 30 Minute Meals. (R) 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Songlines. 11.00 Characters Of Broome. 11.30 Jila: Painted Waters Of The Great Sandy. 12.00 Colour Theory. (CC) 12.30 Sacred Ground. 1.30 Fred Maynard: Aboriginal Patriot. (PG) 2.00 Nyurruwiyi Yurrampi. 2.30 Mugu Kids. 3.00 Bizou. 3.30 Bushwhacked! 4.00 Muso Magic. 4.30 Kagagi. (PG) 5.00 The Dreaming. 5.30 Tangaroa. 6.00 Our Songs. 6.30 The Prophets. (PG) 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 On The Edge. 8.00 Survive Aotearoa. (PG) 9.00 The Point Review. 9.30 Chappelle’s Show. (MA15+) 10.00 Shuga. (PG) 10.30 Blackstone. (M) 11.20 The Other Side. (PG) 11.50 Custodians. 12.00 Volumz. (PG) 4.00 On The Road. 5.00 On The Road. 1410

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Saturday, October 15 Secrets Of The White House SBS, 7.30pm That would be the actual building, rather than the synonym for the president’s office. For more than 200 years it has stood as a symbol of American democracy. Home to 42 presidents and their families, and workplace of the team of men and women who are run the country, if these walls could talk, they would doubtless have some pretty impressive stories to tell. For now, though, we will have to make do with the recollections of some of the people who have spent countless hours there, as well as historians who have dedicated themselves to studying it.

ABC

Home Fires

Hawaii Five-0

ABC, 8.20pm

WIN, 8.30pm

This British wartime drama steers clear of the drama of the battlefield in favour of the events back on the home front. As we arrive in Great Wexford it’s 1939, and while war is yet to break out, the threat of it already hangs over the village. The young men are planning to enlist should they be needed to fight the Germans, and the older men who survived the Great War are facing the prospect of returning to the horror. But it’s the women who come to the fore, as they face the fate of their husbands, sons and brothers, while life goes on, with its Women’s Institute politics, fundraising efforts and even a hint of romance.

The Five-0 team turn their attention ntion to an hen they international threat tonight, when learn that terrorists are planning g a major ss Europe. attack on nuclear reactors across It’s a bigger threat than they’re used to dealing with, so rogue MI-6 agent ent Harry Langford (adopted Aussie, e, All Saints’ Chris Vance) is brought ht on board to help find the terrorist before he can carry out his plans. s. As if that wasn’t threat enough, the e vigilante serial killer is still on the he loose, so Danny (Scott Caan) and nd McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin, right) ght) have called in an ex-FBI profilerr o (Claire Forlani, Meet Joe Black) to help them get inside his head, before he strikes again.

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6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 11.35 The Checkout. (PG, R, CC) A look at private parking fines. 12.00 Birds Of A Feather. (PG, R, CC) (Final) 12.25 QI. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Pointless. (R, CC) 1.45 The Men Who Made Us Spend. (R, CC) Part 2 of 3. 2.35 Restoration Man. (PG, R, CC) Hosted by George Clarke. 3.30 Great Southern Land: Tug Of War. (R, CC) 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) Presented by Pip Courtney. 5.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) A woman is crushed by a round of cheese.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. (CC) Spring Racing Carnival. Caulfield Cup Day. Featuring the Group 1 $3 million Caulfield Cup (2400m), and two Group 2 races, the $200,000 Caulfield Sprint (1100m) and $180,000 Tristarc Stakes (1400m). From Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

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6.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Josh explores a bushstyle garden. 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Agatha Raisin. (PG, CC) Agatha finds herself in the centre of another scandal when a local “witch” is found murdered. 8.20 Home Fires. (PG, CC) (New Series) Charts the trials and tribulations of women on the Home Front during World War II. 9.10 The Doctor Blake Mysteries. (M, R, CC) A man falls from the Ballarat Fire Station bell tower. However, after what appears to be a suicide turns into a murder investigation, Blake finds himself delving into the heart of the Regional Fire Association. 10.05 Miniseries: Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond. (M, R, CC) Part 4 of 4. Charts the life of author Ian Fleming, whose adventures served as the inspiration for James Bond. 10.55 Call The Midwife. (PG, CC) A chance encounter with an impoverished child gives Trixie a glimpse of the darker side of life. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+) Music videos.

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Thor. (PG, R, CC) (2011) After being cast out of the mythical realm of Asgard by his father for his overweening pride and arrogance, Thor, the god of thunder, finds himself bereft of his powers and forced to live among mortals. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins. 9.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (M, R, CC) (2008) An experiment causes a mild-mannered scientist to turn into a giant green monster when he gets angry. While he searches for a cure, the military attempt to create their own genetically modified equivalent using one of their soldiers. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth. 11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG, R, CC) After Adam inadvertently gets Barry kicked out of the “cool group” at school, he must come up with a plan to remedy the situation. Beverly is jealous when she learns Erica is hanging out with a friend’s mum.

12.15 The Neighbors. (PG, R, CC) Debbie is thrilled when a tough-minded businesswoman offers her a chance to revitalise her purse business. 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

PAW Patrol. (R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Today Extra: Saturday. (PG, CC) Ground Floor. (PG, CC) Fish’n With Mates. (PG, CC) Presented by Al McGlashan. The Road To Miss Universe Australia. (R, CC) A look at the lead up to Miss Universe Australia. The Block. (PG, R, CC) Hosted by Scott Cam. The Garden Gurus. (CC) Melissa visits a tropical garden. News: First At Five. (CC) Getaway. (PG, CC)

WIN Fishing Edge. (CC) The Home Team. (R, CC) iFish. (R, CC) Family Feud. (R, CC) Weekend Feast. (R, CC) Studio 10: Saturday. (PG, CC) The Living Room. (PG, R, CC) Healthy Homes Australia. (CC) (Final) Creative Generation. (CC) iFish. (CC) What’s Up Down Under. (R, CC) A caravan and camping adventure. A Taste Of Travel. (CC) A culinary trip of exploration. TEN Eyewitness News. (CC)

6.00 France 24 English News. 6.30 Deutsche Welle English News. 7.00 Al Jazeera English News. 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. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. (R, CC) 2.30 Cats Uncovered. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 The Classic Car Show. (PG, R, CC) (Final) 4.25 Greeks, Romans, Vikings. (PG, R, CC) 5.25 Who Do You Think You Are? Hugh Quarshie. (R, CC)

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 RBT. (PG, R, CC) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) International Test Match. Australia v New Zealand. From nib Stadium, Perth. 10.15 MOVIE: The Hangover Part III. (MA15+, R, CC) (2013) After reuniting to help Alan cope with his father’s death, the Wolfpack find themselves faced with the consequences of Doug’s bachelor party four years earlier. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms.

6.00 Territory Cops. (PG, R, CC) Officers get a taste of local culture in a kebab shop, where they meet the business end of a flying stiletto. 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, CC) The team gets blackmailed into breaking into the United Nations, to assist in the assassination of an arms dealer. 7.30 MacGyver. (CC) MacGyver and the team try to rescue Sarah, Jack’s former CIA partner and ex-girlfriend, who went missing in Venezuela after she obtained evidence to take down an international arms dealer. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (CC) The team must work with rogue MI6 agent Harry Langford to find a terrorist planning to cause nuclear reactors, across Europe, to meltdown. McGarrett and Danny ask retired FBI profiler Alicia Brown for help finding a murderous vigilante who has been targeting serial killers. 9.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (M, R, CC) (2012) A former US Army military police officer investigates the shooting of five innocent civilians by a sniper.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Secrets Of The White House. (CC) Part 1 of 2. Through the recollections of workers, historians and members of the press who have spent time within its walls, the history of arguably one of the most famous buildings in the world, the White House, and the families which called it home, is celebrated. 8.35 MOVIE: The Intouchables. (M, R, CC) (2011) After becoming a quadriplegic in a paragliding accident, a wealthy widower hires a young man to be his live-in caregiver after he finds himself intrigued by his attitude towards his disability. 10.35 RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show. 11.30 Grand Tours Of The Scottish Islands: Skye – Against The Odds. (R, CC) Presenter Paul Murton concludes his exploration of Scottish islands with a look at Skye and Raasay. He visits the home of author Gavin Maxwell, scales the slopes of Am Basteir and recounts the true story of Calum MacLeod, a local crofter who built his own road.

12.15 MOVIE: The Virginity Hit. (MA15+, R, CC) (2010) Matt Bennett. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 3.00 The Baron. (PG, R) 4.00 Extra. (CC) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 Fish’n With Mates. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (CC)

12.10 48 Hours: A Vision Of Murder. (M, R, CC) Takes a look at the case of Sheila Graham-Trott, who was convicted of the murder of her friend Kelly Brennan. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Inspiration Ministries. (PG, R) Religious program.

12.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland: Life At The End Of The Earth. (R, CC) 12.30 Soccer. EPL. Manchester City v Everton. 3.15 Real Humans. (M, R) 4.25 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R, CC) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

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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. 1510

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DOCUMENTARY

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6.40pm The Queen (2006) Biographical. Helen Mirren. (M) Masterpiece

7.30pm Just For Laughs. (MA15+) Comedy Channel

7.30pm Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle. (M) BBC Knowledge

5.30pm Netball. Constellation Cup. New Zealand Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds. Game 3. Fox Sports 3

8.30pm Ted 2 (2015) Comedy. Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried. Ted has to prove that he is a person in a court of law. (MA15+) Comedy

9.00pm Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live At Braz. Jeff gives the most dangerous – and enlightening – roast of his life from behind the walls of the Brazos County Jail in Bryan, Texas. Comedy Channel

10.30pm Old School (2003) Comedy. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell. Three 30-something friends start their own fraternity. (MA15+) Comedy

9.25pm Brief Encounters. Pauline makes a drastic decision to save her marriage. (M) BBC First

ABC2/ABC KIDS

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6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.45 Pocoyo. (R, CC) 4.55 The Numtums. (R, CC) 5.00 Wallykazam! (R) 5.25 Peg + Cat. 5.40 Peppa Pig. (R, CC) 5.50 Fireman Sam. (R, CC) 6.00 Hey Duggee. (R, CC) 6.10 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.20 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.35 Charlie And Lola. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (R, CC) 7.30 Highway Thru Hell. (PG, CC) 8.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R, CC) 8.45 Rosehaven. (M, R, CC) A man returns to his rural hometown. 9.15 Live From The BBC. (M, R, CC) 10.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R, CC) 11.00 Bad Education. (M, R, CC) 11.30 Outland. (M, R, CC) 12.50 Highway Thru Hell. (PG, R, CC) 1.40 Inside My Mind. (M, R, CC) 2.40 News Update. (R) 2.45 Close. 5.00 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.10 Boj. (R, CC) 5.20 Mouk. (R) 5.35 Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps. (R, CC) 5.45 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 2.30 Officially Amazing. (R, CC) 3.00 Good Game: SP. (R, CC) 3.25 Cartoon It Up. (R) 3.30 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. (R, CC) 4.00 Totally Rubbish. (R, CC) 4.30 Operation Ouch! (R, CC) 5.00 Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street. (R) 5.30 Fangbone! (CC) (New Series) 5.40 Danger Mouse. (Series return) 5.55 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) (New Series) 6.20 Dixi. (CC) 6.25 The Next Step. (PG, CC) 6.50 Let’s Go! (R) 6.55 Secret Life Of Boys. (CC) 7.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 7.30 Nature’s Microworlds. (CC) 8.00 Degrassi: Next Class. (PG, R, CC) 8.25 Yonderland. (PG, R) Rioting is brought to the streets. 8.45 Stoked. (R, CC) Reef finds a tiny Haida totem near a waterfall. 9.10 Move It Mob Style. (R, CC) A youth health and fitness program. 9.35 Close.

7MATE

6.00 Children’s Programs. 10.30 Teen Titans. (PG, R) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 1.00 Kate And MimMim. (R) 1.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (CC) 3.00 Power Rangers Dino. (PG, R) 3.30 Yo-Kai. (PG, R) 4.00 Teen Titans. (PG, R) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG, R) 5.00 Justice League Unlimited. (PG, R) 5.30 Batman. (PG, R) 6.00 MOVIE: Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas. (PG, R) (2003) Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones. 7.40 MOVIE: Rise Of The Guardians. (PG, R, CC) (2012) Hugh Jackman. 9.40 MOVIE: The Switch. (M, R, CC) (2010) Jennifer Aniston. 11.40 Adult Swim. (MA15+, R) 12.40 The Almighty Johnsons. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Man And Machine. (PG, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R, CC) 3.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 3.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 4.00 Wild Kratts. (R) 4.30 Kate And Mim-Mim. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R)

9GEM

6.00 Motor Racing. AHG Sprintcar Series. QUIT Krikke Boys Shootout. Preliminary. Replay. 7.00 Motor Racing. AHG Sprintcar Series. QUIT Krikke Boys Shootout. Final. Replay. 8.00 Shopping. (R) 9.00 Dream Car Garage. (R) 9.30 Harley-Davidson TV. (PG) 10.00 Dream Car Garage. (R) 11.00 MXTV. (PG) 11.30 Dream Car Garage. (R) 12.00 Timbersports. World Championship. Team Relay Part 1. 12.30 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Replay. 2.30 Turtleman. (PG, R) 3.00 Storage: Flog The Lot! (PG, R) 4.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 5.00 Gator Boys. (PG, R) 6.00 Big Bang. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 MOVIE: The Next Karate Kid. (PG, R) (1994) 8.45 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (M, R, CC) (2013) Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada. 11.05 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M, R, CC) 12.05 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Storage: Flog The Lot! (PG, R) 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Replay. 4.00 Late Programs.

7.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. Fox Sports 3 7.50pm Soccer. A-League. Round 2. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. Fox Sports 4

7.30pm My Crazy Ex. Twisted tales of love, loss and revenge from the point of view of the poor person on the receiving end. (M) Crime & Investigation

9GO!

6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 House Calls To The Rescue. (R, CC) 9.00 Room For Improvement. (R, CC) 10.00 Hot Property. (R, CC) 10.30 Property Ladder UK Revisited. (PG, R) 11.30 Travel Oz. (CC) 1.00 The Travel Bug. (PG) 2.00 Going Bush. (PG) 2.30 Home In WA. (CC) 3.00 Great South East. (CC) 3.30 Creek To Coast. (CC) 4.00 Qld Weekender. (CC) 4.30 WA Weekender. (CC) 5.00 Sydney Weekender. (R, CC) 5.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Spring Racing Carnival. Caulfield Cup Day. 6.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Islands On The Edge. (PG) 7.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R, CC) 10.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 11.30 Best Houses Australia. 12.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. (PG, R) 1.00 Psychic TV. (M) 4.00 Sydney Weekender. (R, CC) 4.30 WA Weekender. (R, CC) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

6.00 Landline. (CC) 6.30 World This Week. (CC) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 Australia Wide. (CC) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R, CC) 1.00 News. 1.30 Planet America. (R) 2.00 News. 2.30 The Mix. (CC) 3.00 News. 3.25 Andrew Olle Lecture. (CC) 4.00 News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 News. 6.00 ACT Votes: Election Night Live. (CC) 10.30 The World This Week. (R, CC) 11.00 ABC News. (CC) 11.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 12.00 Press Club. (R, CC) 1.00 BBC World. 1.25 ABC Open. 1.30 Landline. (CC) 2.00 Al Jazeera. 3.00 BBC World. 3.25 ABC Open. 3.30 Conflict Zone. (R) 4.00 BBC World. 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 Al Jazeera. (R)

ABC NEWS

7.30pm Elvis: Complete King Of Rock ’N’ Roll. Celebrate Elvis’s birthday with four hours of the best footage and performances alongside rare and exclusive interviews. (PG) Foxtel Arts

6.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. (PG) 7.30 Foot Support. 8.00 Danoz. 8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 9.30 River Cottage: Autumn Collection. (PG, R) 10.30 Cricket. One-Day Cup. Tasmanian Tigers v Western Warriors. Morning session. 2.00 Your 4x4. (PG) 2.30 Cricket. One-Day Cup. Tasmanian Tigers v Western Warriors. Afternoon session. 6.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (PG, R) Follows debtors, creditors and debt collectors. 7.00 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (PG, R) (1960) Yul Brynner. 9.40 MOVIE: 3:10 To Yuma. (MA15+, CC) (2007) A rancher holds a captured outlaw. Russell Crowe, Christian Bale. 12.15 Are You Being Served? (PG, R) 12.55 GEM Presents. (R, CC) 1.00 Call And Win. (M) 3.00 Secret Dealers. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Rainbow Country. (R) 5.30 Your 4x4. (PG, R)

Seth MacFarlane stars in Ted 2

ONE 6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 Netball. Constellation Cup. Game 2. Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns. Replay. 10.00 World Sport. (R) 10.30 Hogan’s Heroes. (R) 11.00 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 3.30 The McCarthys. (PG) 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Driven Not Hidden. 5.30 Escape Fishing With ET. (R, CC) 6.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 David Attenborough’s The Himalayas. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Undercover Boss. (M, R) 9.00 Megastructures Breakdown: Yankee Stadium. (R) Follows the demolition of Yankee Stadium. 10.00 Zoo. (M) 11.00 Rosewood. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Bellator MMA. (M, R) 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 17. Japanese Grand Prix. Replay. 3.00 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 4.00 Monster Jam. (R) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG, R) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 6.05 Pokémon. (R) 7.00 Mako: Island Of Secrets. (C, R, CC) 7.30 Kuu-Kuu Harajuku. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Scope. (C, CC) 9.05 The Loop. (PG) 11.35 Neighbours. (R, CC) 2.05 To Be Advised. 4.05 Charmed. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R, CC) Ray, Robert and Frank pretend to attend therapy. 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R, CC) Timmy takes over as wedding planner. 8.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) The Captain asks Lily to move to Rome. 9.00 Jane The Virgin. (M) Jane wants to repair things with Rafael. Xo divulges a secret to Rogelio who reacts unexpectedly. 10.00 Sex And The City. (M, R) One of Carrie’s friends dies of a drug overdose. 11.20 The Loop. (PG, R) 1.50 Neighbours. (R, CC) 4.30 Pokémon. (R) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

6.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Garden Gurus. (R) 7.30 Hawaii Life. (R) 8.00 In The Garden. (R, CC) 8.30 Flipping Out. (PG, R) 9.30 Hawaii Life. (R) 10.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 10.30 House Hunters. (R) 11.00 Postcards. (PG, R, CC) 11.30 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Island Life. (R) 2.00 Masters Of Flip. (R) 3.00 Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual. (PG) 4.00 Hawaii Life. (R) 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. (R) 6.00 Tiny House Hunters. (PG) 6.30 Flip Or Flop. (R) 7.30 House Hunters. 8.30 House Hunters International. 9.30 House Hunters Reno. 10.30 Vacation House For Free. 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE

SBS 2 6.00 WorldWatch. 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 2. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. Replay. 3.00 The Numbers Game. (R) 3.25 Speed With Guy Martin. (PG, R) 5.15 Hipsters. (PG, R) 5.40 365: Every Day Documentaries. 5.45 Survivor Games With Bear Grylls. 7.00 Food, Booze And Tattoos. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Royal Navy School. (M, R, CC) Recruits enter the fifth week of training. 9.25 Halfworlds. (M) Pinung finds herself in a sticky situation. 10.00 Cycling. UCI Road World Championships. Women’s Road Race. 12.30 MOVIE: The Front Line. (MA15+) (2011) Ha-Kyun Shin, Soo Go, Seung-Su Ryu. 2.55 MOVIE: Lebanon. (MA15+, R, CC) (2009) 4.35 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

FOOD 6.00 Guy’s Big Bite. (R) 6.30 Pati’s Mexican Table. (R) 7.00 No Reservations. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 9.00 Save My Bakery. (R) 10.00 Pati’s Mexican Table. 10.30 Chopped. (R) 11.30 Guy’s Big Bite. (R) 12.00 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 1.00 No Reservations. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. (PG, R) 2.30 Giada In Paradise. (R) 3.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 4.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 5.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 6.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. 7.30 Save My Bakery. (R) 8.30 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) Hosted by Alton Brown. 9.30 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) 10.30 Giada In Paradise. (R) 11.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 12.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 1.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 2.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 3.30 Pati’s Mexican Table. (R) 4.00 Chopped. (R) 4.55 Lyndey Milan’s Taste Of... (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 UnderExposed. 10.30 Survive Aotearoa. (PG) 11.30 Tangaroa. 12.00 The Point Review. 12.30 Sisters, Pearls And Mission Girls. (PG) 1.30 The Prophets. (PG) 2.00 Our Stories. 2.20 Songlines. 2.30 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. 3.30 Torres To The Thames. (PG) 4.30 Unearthed. 4.50 Custodians. 5.00 Goin’ Troppo In The Toppo. (PG) 5.30 Colour Theory. (CC) 6.00 Maori TV’s Native Affairs. 6.30 Noongar Dandjoo. (PG) 7.00 The Loner. (M) 7.30 Fonko. (PG, CC) 8.30 Catfight. (M) 9.30 MOVIE: Another World. (M) (2010) 11.10 A Transfer Of Power. (M) 11.40 Unearthed. 12.00 Volumz. (PG) 4.00 On The Road. (PG) 5.00 Bush Bands Bash. 1510

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Friday 14.10.2016 to Sunday 16.10.2016 | Dubbo Weekender

Sunday, October 16 Deep Water: The Real Story SBS, 8.35pm The real-life injustices that inspired the series starring Noah Taylor and Yael Stone are explored in this confronting documentary. In the late 1980s, deaths and attacks around Sydney’s coastal cliffs were being dismissed as suicides and misadventures. Decades later, survivors, witness and families of victims, as well as those involved with the investigations at the time, share stories of what now looks a lot more like a series of homophobic hate crimes. One of the most harrowing tales comes from David McMahon, who was attacked one night while out for a run.

ABC

MOVIE: L.A. Confidential

Around The World With Manu

ONE, 9.30pm, (1997)

7TWO, 7.30pm

Curtis Hanson’s ingenious dilution of James Ellroy’s complex crime novel follows principals Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey, who play three early-1950s LA cops of contrasting personality embroiled in a corruption scandal that threatens to expose their darkest secrets and desires. Dialogue and editing evoke the essence of film noir producing fully fleshed characters and a seamless narrative – held together by Danny DeVito’s hard-copy journo character – which underpins the many twists and turns. Best of all, it’s local boys Pearce and Crowe who torch the screen. Indulge.

MKR judge Manu Feildel (right) takes akes ound the inspiration from Jules Verne’s Around rip World in 80 Days on this culinary trip around the globe. Sticking to a budget udget of $20,000 isn’t going to be easy – he’ll have to work along the way to earn rn his keep. Tonight, he reaches his second ond destination, Dubai, with $17,759 still in the bank. Here, he learns how to make the sweet-savoury Middle Eastern dessert knafeh, visits a spice pice souk, creates a three-course menu u for some fussy foodies as a guest chef in the Burj Khalifa’s At.Mosphere restaurant using extraordinary amounts of truffle, and splashes out on a trip to the desert for some falconing fun and a lamb barbecue. ue.

PRIME7

NINE

6.00 Rage. (PG, CC) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Offsiders. (CC) 10.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 11.00 The World This Week. (R, CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) Presented by Pip Courtney. 1.00 Gardening Australia. (R, CC) 1.30 The Mix. (R, CC) Hosted by James Valentine. 2.00 Home Fires. (R, CC) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R, CC) 4.00 Australian Story: The Big Dry. (R, CC) 4.30 Andrew Olle Lecture. (R, CC) 5.10 Agatha Raisin. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG, CC) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (PG, CC) Information and advice for businesses. 12.30 The Franchise Show. (PG, CC) Takes a look at franchising. 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R, CC) A driver climbs a tree. 5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC) Mike visits Yanga National Park.

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00

6.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Anthony Mundine. (PG, R, CC) (Final) 6.30 Compass: Mum’s Boy, Dad’s Girl Pt 2. (PG, CC) Jane Caro continues to delve into the bond between fathers and daughters and mothers and sons. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) Local, national and international news, featuring an extended report exploring in depth state-based issues. 7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (CC) Part 2 of 4. Kevin McCloud visits four homes built on tight urban plots. 8.30 Poldark. (PG, CC) Knowing he could bankrupt them at any time, Elizabeth attempts to keep George happy. 9.30 Wolf Hall. (M, CC) After Anne gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth, Henry does little to hide his disappointment. 10.30 MOVIE: Spear. (M, CC) (2015) A young Aboriginal learns what it means to be a man. Hunter PageLochard, Djakapurra Munyarryun. 11.50 Andrew Olle Lecture. (R, CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 The X Factor. (PG, CC) Adam and his team continue the three seat challenge. Returned contestant Isaiah has already won Adam’s first seat but his position appears unsure. Hosted by Jason Dundas. 8.15 Sunday Night. (CC) Current affairs program, hosted by Melissa Doyle. 9.15 MOVIE: Diana. (M, CC) (2013) A portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales during the final two years of her life, as she campaigns against the use of land mines and conducts a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Cas Anvar. 11.45 To Be Advised.

12.30 Rage. (MA15+) Music videos chosen by a special guest programmer. 3.00 Wolf Hall. (M, R, CC) Anne gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth. 4.00 Fake Or Fortune? Lowry. (R, CC) Part 1 of 4. 5.00 Insiders. (R, CC) Hosted by Barrie Cassidy.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC) David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

PAW Patrol. (R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) In Conversation With Alex Malley. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (PG, CC) Full Cycle. (CC) Hosted by Scott McGrory and Bradley McGee. MOVIE: Free Willy 3: The Rescue. (PG, R, CC) (1997) A teenager tries to save a whale and his pod. Jason James Richter. The Block. (PG, R, CC) Wild Patagonia: Life On The Edge. (CC) A look at Patagonia’s coastline. News: First At Five. (CC) Customs. (PG, R, CC)

WIN

SBS

6.00 Mass. (CC) 6.30 Hillsong. (CC) 7.00 Joseph Prince. (CC) 7.30 Joel Osteen. (R, CC) 8.00 Fishing Australia. (R, CC) 8.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) 9.00 Car Torque. (PG, R, CC) 9.30 Studio 10: Sunday. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dance Of Champions. (CC) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (CC) (Series return) 2.00 iFish. (R, CC) 2.30 Daryl Beattie: The Canning Stock Route. (PG, CC) 3.30 RPM GP. (CC) 4.00 RPM. (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. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Soccer. EPL. Manchester City v Everton. Replay. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Speedweek. (CC) 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. 5.00 Small Business Secrets. (CC) Hosted by Ricardo Goncalves. 5.30 Nazi Megastructures: Fortress Berlin. (PG, R, CC) A look at “fortress” Berlin.

6.00 Nine News. (CC) 7.00 The Block. (PG, CC) The kitchens are revealed and the judges have trouble deciding which team will take home the $10,000. 8.30 60 Minutes. (CC) Current affairs program. Featuring reports from Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Allison Langdon, Charles Wooley and Ross Coulthart. 9.30 Hyde & Seek. (M, R, CC) As the hunt for Nick’s killer continues, Detective Gary Hyde and his new partner Detective Claire McKenzie travel to Hong Kong. They also uncover a terrorist network operating inside Australia. 10.30 Killer On The Line: Alan Evans And Louise Evans. (M, CC) Documents the case of Alan Evans, who murdered his wife Louise after she learnt about his affair. 11.30 Unforgettable. (M, CC) Carrie conducts her own secret investigation when Homeland Security takes over a bombing case from Major Crimes and concludes that it is tied to terrorism. Webster makes friends with Murray’s daughter.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) Two families try to win big prizes by guessing the most popular responses to a survey of the public. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG, R, CC) Claire transforms into a “super mum” with a little bit of covert help from her personal assistant. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG, CC) Phil announces that he is going to appear on a local TV news real estate market segment. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (CC) The contestants head to the reward challenge, in an effort to win a luxury spa night. 8.30 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival. (M, CC) Some of the world’s best comedic talent, including Jeff Goldblum, Carrie Fisher, Nathan Lane, Adam Hills, Dave Hughes, Jimmy Carr and Celia Pacquola, take to the stage for the 2016 Montreal Comedy Festival. 10.00 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack: Hunter-Gatherer. (M, R, CC) Presenter Todd Sampson joins a traditional African nomadic tribe to live as a hunter-gatherer. 11.00 48 Hours: The Bugs Bunny Defence. (M, R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Treasures Of Ancient Greece: The Long Shadow. (PG, R, CC) Part 3 of 3. Journalist Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of ancient Greek art. He concludes by examining such treasures as The Venus of Knidos, the first naked woman in Western art, and the Discobolus which was used by Hitler as a symbol of Aryan supremacy. 8.35 Deep Water: The Real Story. (CC) Explores the spate of crimes and violent incidents, from gang assaults to mysterious deaths officially recorded as “suicide”, “disappearance” and “misadventure”, which occurred on, or around, the Sydney coastline during the ’80s and ’90s. Survivors, witnesses, families of victims and investigators speak candidly about the events in question. 10.20 Bra Boys: Blood Is Thicker Than Water. (CC) (Series return) Takes a look at the notorious Maroubra-based surf gang known as the Bra Boys.

12.30 Impractical Jokers. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Full Cycle. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 The Baron. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday. (CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

12.00 48 Hours: The Strange Case Of Kurt Sonnenfeld. (M, R, CC) A look at the story of Kurt Sonnenfeld, who is accused of murdering his wife. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC) Morning news and talk show.

12.05 MOVIE: I’ve Loved You So Long. (M, R, CC) (2008) 2.10 MOVIE: Days Of Darkness. (M, R) (2007) 4.20 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R, CC) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News. 5.45 France 24 Feature.

10.30 11.30 12.00

1.45 3.50 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. 1610

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Sunday, October 16 PAYTV HIGHLIGHTS MOVIES

GENERAL

DOCUMENTARY

SPORT

6.40pm Taken 3 (2014) Action. Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker. An ex-covert agent is wrongly accused of murder. (MA15+) Action

8.30pm Victoria. (M) BBC First

7.30pm China’s Megatomb Revealed. A look into the tomb of China’s first Emperor. (MA15+) National Geographic

7.00pm Cricket. One-day International Series. India v New Zealand. Game 1. Fox Sports 1

8.30pm Devonport: Inside The Royal Navy. Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 gun on HMS Sutherland. (PG) Discovery

7.00pm Soccer. A-League. Round 2. Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix. Fox Sports 4

8.30pm Secret In Their Eyes (2015) Drama. Julia Roberts, Chiwetel Ejiofor. A team of investigators is torn apart when one of their daughters is brutally murdered. (M) Premiere

8.30pm The Real Housewives Of Auckland. The wives get behind the wheel for some competitive car racing. (M) Arena 9.30pm Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Includes an acrobatic performance from the Peres Brothers Group. (PG) UKTV

9.30pm Julius Caesar. (PG) Foxtel Arts

7.00pm Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers. Fox Sports 3 The glamorous cast of The Real Housewives of Auckland

9.00pm Annie (2014) Family. Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx. (PG) Family

ABC2/ABC KIDS 6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.20 Tree Fu Tom. (R, CC) 4.45 Pocoyo. (R, CC) 4.55 The Numtums. (R, CC) 5.00 Octonauts And The Great Arctic Adventure. (R, CC) 5.20 Octonauts. (R, CC) 5.50 Fireman Sam. (CC) 6.00 Hey Duggee. (R, CC) 6.10 Octonauts. (R, CC) 6.20 Peter Rabbit. (R, CC) 6.35 Charlie And Lola. (R, CC) 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 Stan Lee’s Superhumans. (PG, CC) 8.10 Miracle On The Hudson River. (PG, R, CC) 9.00 MOVIE: Bowling For Columbine. (M, R, CC) (2002) 10.55 Professor Green: Suicide And Me. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.55 Extreme OCD Camp. (M, R, CC) 12.55 I Took My Baby’s Life. (MA15+, R, CC) 1.45 Stan Lee’s Superhumans. (PG, R, CC) 2.25 News Update. (R) 2.30 Close. 5.00 Ella The Elephant. (R, CC) 5.10 Boj. (R) 5.20 Mouk. (R) 5.35 Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps. (R, CC) 5.45 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.30 Horrible Histories. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Operation Ouch! (R, CC) 2.30 Officially Amazing. (R, CC) 2.55 News To Me. (R) 3.15 Winston Steinburger And Sir Dudley Ding Dong. (R, CC) 3.30 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. (R, CC) 4.00 Totally Rubbish. (R, CC) 4.30 Operation Ouch! (R, CC) 5.00 Hank Zipzer. (R, CC) 5.30 Fangbone! (CC) 5.40 Danger Mouse. 5.55 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 6.20 Dixi. (CC) 6.25 The Next Step. (PG, CC) 6.50 Let’s Go! (R) 7.00 Horrible Histories. (R, CC) 7.30 Nature’s Microworlds. (CC) (Final) 8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R, CC) 8.25 Yonderland. (R) A person is murdered at a Festival. 8.45 Stoked. (R, CC) The groms make plans for nightsurfing. 9.05 Move It Mob Style. (R, CC) A youth health and fitness program. 9.30 Rage. (PG, R) 2.20 Close.

7TWO 6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. (PG, R) 7.30 Leading The Way. (PG) 8.00 David Jeremiah. (PG) 8.30 Shopping. (R) 9.30 Best Houses Australia. (R) 10.00 Home And Away Catch-Up. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG, R) 1.30 Islands On The Edge. (PG, R) 2.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. (PG, R) 3.30 Around The World With Manu. (PG, R) 4.30 Intolerant Cooks. 6.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 7.30 Around The World With Manu. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) Presented by Nicki Chapman. 10.30 The House That £100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 11.45 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG, R, CC) 12.45 Psychic TV. (M) 3.45 Dr Oz. (PG, CC) 5.00 Shopping.

7MATE

6.00 Children’s Programs. 11.30 Wild Kratts. (R) 12.00 Rabbids Invasion. (PG, R) 12.30 SpongeBob. (R) 1.00 Kate And Mim-Mim. (R) 1.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 2.00 Yu-GiOh! (PG, R) 2.30 Problem Solverz. (PG, R) 3.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 3.30 Yo-Kai. (PG, R) 4.00 Teen Titans. (PG, R) 4.30 Power Rangers Dino. (PG) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG, R) 5.30 Batman. (PG, R) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda Holiday. 6.30 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 2. (PG, R, CC) (2011) 8.30 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (M, R, CC) (2011) The Autobots investigate a crashed ship on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. 11.30 Adult Swim. (MA15+) 12.30 The Almighty Johnsons. (M, R) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R, CC) 2.00 Wild Kratts. (R) 2.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG, R) 3.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R) 3.30 SpongeBob. (R) 4.00 Little Charmers. (R) 4.30 Kate And MimMim. (R) 4.50 Thunderbirds. (R) 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG, R)

9GEM

6.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. (PG, R) 7.30 Home Shopping. (R) 9.30 Big Australia. (PG, R, CC) 10.30 Combat Dealers. (PG, R) 11.30 Surviving Armageddon. (PG, R) 12.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG, R) 1.30 Tricked. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 MOVIE: Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (PG, R, CC) (2007) Will and Elizabeth try to free Jack. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom. 10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (M, R) (1995) Three martial artists compete in a tournament whose outcome will decide the fate of the world. Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby. 12.30 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG, R) 2.30 Construction Zone. (PG, R) 4.00 NFL. NFL. Week 6. New York Giants v Baltimore Ravens.

6.00 Planet America. (R) 6.30 Australia Wide. (R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Weekend Breakfast. (CC) 11.00 News. 11.30 World This Week. (R, CC) 12.00 News. 12.25 Andrew Olle Lecture. (R, CC) 1.00 News. 1.30 Landline. (R, CC) 2.00 News. 2.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. (R, CC) 4.00 News. 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 News. 5.30 Catalyst. (R, CC) 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.25 Foreign Corre. (R, CC) 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.25 Andrew Olle Lecture. (R, CC) 8.00 Insiders. (R, CC) 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 One Plus One. (R, CC) 10.00 News. 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 News. (CC) 11.30 Conflict Zone. 12.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS

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6.00 TV Shop. 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 New Hope Ministries: New Hope On The Road. 7.30 Beyond Today. 8.00 Key Of David. (PG) 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (PG, R) 11.00 Rainbow Country. (PG, R) 11.30 Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 12.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (R, CC) (1955) 2.30 Cricket. OneDay Cup. NSW Blues v Victorian Bushrangers. Afternoon session. 6.00 Border Rico. (PG, R, CC) Illegal immigrants are reported on an island. 6.30 Cricket. One-Day Cup. NSW Blues v Victorian Bushrangers. Evening session. From North Sydney Oval. 10.00 MOVIE: Rocky Balboa. (M, R, CC) (2006) A boxer steps out of retirement. Sylvester Stallone. 12.00 Murder In The First. (M, CC) 1.00 TV Shop. 3.00 River Cottage Everyday. (PG, R) 4.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. (PG) 5.00 Seaway. (PG, R, CC)

ONE 6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 9.00 Athletics. Sydney Running Festival. Highlights. 10.00 World Sport. (R) 10.30 Reel Action. (R) 11.00 Driven Not Hidden. (R) 11.30 4x4 Adventures. (R, CC) 12.30 Motor Racing. Porsche Carrera Cup Series. Round 7. Highlights. 1.30 Motor Racing. Dunlop Series. Round 6. Highlights. 2.30 Motor Racing. Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. Round 6. Highlights. 3.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 15. Japanese Grand Prix. 5.00 World Sport. (R) 5.30 iFish. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 CSI: Cyber. (M, R, CC) 8.30 Lands Of The Monsoon: Waiting For The Rains. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 5. 9.30 MOVIE: L.A. Confidential. (1997) Russell Crowe. 12.15 World Sport. 12.30 RPM GP. (R, CC) 1.00 RPM. (R, CC) 2.00 Monster Jam. (R) 3.00 The McCarthys. (PG, R) 4.30 World Sport. (R) 5.00 Driven Not Hidden. (R) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG, R)

ELEVEN 6.00 Toasted TV. 6.05 Invizimals. 6.30 Victorious. (R) 7.05 Transformers: Robots In Disguise. 7.35 Pokémon. 8.30 Scaredy Squirrel. (R) 9.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (R) 10.00 Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) 10.30 Sabrina. (PG, R) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG, R) 12.00 Raymond. (R, CC) 12.30 Cheers. (PG, R) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 2.30 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Australian Survivor. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. (CC) 6.30 Futurama. (PG, R, CC) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) Barney bonds with Robin Sr. 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Homer buys a discount dumbbell. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 MOVIE: High Crimes. (M, R) (2002) Ashley Judd. 11.50 Becker. (PG, R, CC) 12.50 Sabrina. (PG, R) 1.25 Family Ties. (PG, R) 2.30 Raymond. (R, CC) 3.00 Cheers. (PG, R) 4.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 5.00 Kenneth Copeland. 5.30 Joyce Meyer.

6.00 Flip Or Flop. (R) 7.00 Vacation House For Free. (R) 8.00 House Hunters Reno. (R) 9.00 In The Garden. (R, CC) 9.30 Tiny House Hunters. (PG, R) 10.00 Postcards. (PG, R, CC) 10.30 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Extreme Homes. (R) 12.00 House Hunters. (R) 2.00 Flip Or Flop. (R) 3.00 House Hunters Reno. (R) 4.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG) 5.00 Vacation House For Free. (R) 6.00 Tiny House Hunters. (PG) 6.30 Tiny Luxury. 7.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 Masters Of Flip. (R) 9.30 Zombie House Flipping. (PG) 10.30 Flip This House. (PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 Masters Of Flip. (R) 1.00 Postcards. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 In The Garden. (R, CC) 2.00 Extreme Homes. (R) 3.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE

SBS 2 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 PopAsia. (PG) 10.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 We Are Young. (R) 2.05 Geeks. (PG, R) 3.00 Billy On The Street. (PG, R) 3.30 Human Resources. (M, R) 4.20 Survivor Games With Bear Grylls. (PG, R) 5.40 365: Every Day Documentaries. 5.45 Fameless. (PG) 6.35 Vs Arashi. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 MythBusters. (PG, CC) Adam and Jamie revisit some myths. 9.30 Great Minds With Dan Harmon. (New Series) Dan Harmon interviews historical figures. 9.50 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M) 10.20 Cycling. UCI Road World Championships. Men’s Road Race. 1.00 Savage U. (M, R) 1.25 Atari: Game Over. (M, R) 2.40 MOVIE: The Other Son. (M, R) (2012) 4.35 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

FOOD 6.00 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) 7.00 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) 8.00 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 9.00 Giada In Paradise. (R) 10.00 Brunch @ Bobby’s. (R) 11.00 Simply Laura. 11.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 12.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 1.30 Giada In Paradise. (R) 2.30 Giada In Paradise. (R) 3.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 4.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 5.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 6.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. 7.30 Save My Bakery. (R) 8.30 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) Hosted by Alton Brown. 9.30 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R) Hosted by Alton Brown. 10.30 Giada In Paradise. (R) 11.30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes. (R) 12.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 1.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 2.30 Spring Baking Championship. (PG, R) 3.30 Brunch @ Bobby’s. (R) 4.30 Simply Laura. (R) 5.00 Cutthroat Kitchen. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Move It Mob Style. 10.00 Small Business Secrets. (CC) 10.30 Noongar Dandjoo. (PG) 11.00 Whadjuk To Wadjemup. (PG) 12.00 The Point Review. 12.30 Colour Theory. (CC) 1.00 Surviving. 1.20 Desperate Measures. 1.40 Our Footprint. 2.00 Around The Campfire. 2.20 Custodians. 2.30 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 3.30 Unearthed. 3.50 Ngurra. 4.10 Our Stories. 4.30 Our Songs. 5.00 Te Kaea. 5.30 The Medicine Line. 6.00 Ngurra. 6.30 Cunnamulla Dreaming. 7.00 Native Planet. 7.55 Boat People. (PG) 8.00 Yarrabah! The Musical. 8.30 Standing On Sacred Ground. (PG) 9.30 Village At The End Of The World. (M) 11.00 Sun Kissed. (M) 12.00 Volumz. (PG) 1610

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FIND THE WORDS This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle. Wind power

OUT ON A LIMB

by Gary Kopervas

FLASH GORDON

by Jim Keefe

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WEEKENDER SUDOKU Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

GO FIGURE

GRIN & BEAR IT

by Wagner

LAFF-A-DAY

>> The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers 1 to 6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle.

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CRYPTO-QUOTE

ACROSS 1. Formerly, formerly 5. “Thou ____ not kill” 10. Base 8 number system 15. Behind 16. Daze 17. Level surface 18. Lavish fete 19. Regarding this matter 20. Pianist Blake 21. Augury 22. Music or dance, e.g. 23. Underground passage 25. Endorse 27. Scrap 28. Id’s relative 31. Congealed dish 34. Coffee server 36. Sell to the public 39. Like anchovies 40. Greeted 41. Spring back 42. Ostrich’s kin 43. Ecological no-no 45. Auspices 48. Spread

49. Handrail support 53. Loss of hope 55. Bath beverage 56. Marketplaces 59. Boat propeller 61. Heathen 63. Toe dance 64. Lab letters 65. Fix text 66. Woman’s purchase 67. Matterhorn’s range 70. Shucks! 72. Pen 75. Commit a moral offense 76. Jug 80. Century plant 82. Variety of grape 84. Vaccines 85. Church plate 86. Very perceptive 87. Coal wagon 88. Style 89. Sheltered area 90. Asta’s cry

DOWN 1. Therefore 2. Paper amount 3. Garage event

4. Conveyance 5. Breastbone 6. Feel pain 7. Sight in a Tarzan flick 8. Numbers game 9. Freshwater fish 10. Undo 11. Detective’s guide 12. Artistic grouping 13. Tropical bird 14. Ship side 16. Type of rug 24. Nose parts 26. Frigid 27. Woody Allen drama 29. Martini ingredient 30. Out-of-date 31. Lost 32. Equivalent 33. Electric lamp feature 35. Lasso 37. Black, poetically 38. Lacquered metal 41. “Cannery ____” 44. Showed once more, as a TV program 46. Beloved actor

47. Desiccated 48. Celeb’s resort 50. Employee’s take 51. Oomph 52. Advance, as cash 54. Shankar’s strings 56. Wane 57. Dent 58. Appease 60. Glow 61. Miles ____ hour 62. Pardon 68. Tibetan clerics 69. Luxurious 71. Poker-game starter 73. Chef’s need 74. Rip up 75. Skim 77. “If I ____ King” 78. Pertaining to a time period 79. Sloping walkway 80. Disposed 81. Needlefish 83. Conductor’s abbr. PUZZLE NO. 385

MEGA MAZE

>> AXYDLBAAXR is LONGFELLOW: One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the three Ls, X for the two Os, etc. Single letters, apostrophes, the length and formation of the words are all hints. Each week the code letters are different.

Thoughts for the Day: “Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.” – Thomas Chandler Haliburton It was farmer and author Wendell Berry who made the following sage observation: “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”

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SESSIONS FROM THU 13 OCTOBER UNTIL WED 19 OCTOBER

3D E 3D EXTRA XTR XT RA A INFERNO (M) DAILY: 10.30 1.00 3.30 6.00 8.45 MASTERMINDS (M) DAILY: 9.50 12.00 6.00 9.00 THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (MA 15+) DAILY: 10.00 3.20 6.15 DEEPWATER HORIZON (M) DAILY: 4.00 9.00 THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (M) DAILY: 12.30 3.20 8.40 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (M) DAILY: 12.20 3.30 6.20 8.40 STORKS (G) DAILY: 2.00PM PETE’S DRAGON (PG) DAILY: 10.15AM SECRET LIFE OF PETS (G) THU SUN - WED: 11.20 1.30 6.30 FRI SAT: 11.20 1.30

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INSANITY STREAK

by Tony Lopes

PRINCE VALIANT

by Murphy & Gianni

THE CASHIER

by Ricardo Galvão

YOUR WEEKLY STARS For the week commencing Monday, October 17 ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) You’re moving from a relatively stable situation to one that appears to be laced with perplexity. Be patient. You’ll eventually get answers to help clear up the confusion around you. TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21) A vexing situation tempts you to rush to set it all straight. But it’s best to let things sort themselves out so that you can get a better picture of the challenge you’re facing. GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 22) Financial matters could create some confusion, especially with a torrent of advice pouring in from several sources. Resist acting on emotion and wait for the facts to emerge. CANCER (JUN 23-JUL 23) That goal you’ve set is still in sight and is still in reach. Stay with the course that you’re on. Making too many shifts in direction now could create another set of problems. LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23) It might be time to confront a troublemaking associate and demand some answers. But be prepared for some surprises that could lead you to make a change in some long-standing plans. VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23) Congratulations. You’re making great progress in sorting out all that confusion that kept you from making those important decisions. You’re on your way now. LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) A difficult experience begins to ease. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is a possible complication that could prolong the problem awhile longer. SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22) Your self-confidence gets a much-needed big boost as you start to unsnarl that knotty financial problem. Expect some help from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) Congratulations. Any lingering negative after-effects from that not-so-pleasant workplace situation are all but gone. It’s time now to focus on the positive. CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20) Your self-confidence grows stronger as you continue to take more control of your life. Arrange for some well-earned fun and relaxation with someone special. AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19) As usual, you’ve been concerned more about the needs of others than your own. You need to take time for yourself so that you can replenish all that spent energy. PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20) Stronger planetary influences indicate a growing presence of people eager to help you navigate through the rough seas that might mark your career course. BORN THIS WEEK: You can balance emotion and logic, which gives you the ability to make choices that are more likely than not to prove successful.

HOCUS-FOCUS POINT TAKEN

by Judge

JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS by Dave T. Phipps

STRANGE BUT TRUE z Those who study such things say that size does matter – at least to proboscis monkeys. It seems that among these primates, females show a significant preference for males with larger noses. z If you’ve ever been to a major sporting event, or even watched one on TV, you’ve seen costumed characters representing schools and sports teams. However, unless you’ve been to Japan, you don’t understand mascots’ true potential. There, the mascot industrial complex is so large that in

by Samantha Weaver 2015, the Finance Ministry launched a campaign to reduce spending by cutting the number of unnecessary mascots in the country. According to one estimate, there are 10,000 mascots employed by the government alone. Some examples: Prince Pickles and Princess Parsley represent the Defence Ministry; Wakayama Prison is represented by Waka-P, a bright orange creature with a huge head; and Toilet-kun, who has a toilet-seat lid for a face, is the mascot for City of Yokohama’s waste recycling bureau.

z Have you ever wondered why the green room – the waiting area just offstage where actors stand-by before and after stage appearances – is green? Well, evidently it’s believed that the colour green is soothing to eyes that have been exposed to the glare of stage lights. z Rabbits are well-known as magicians’ preferred animal when performing, but have you ever wondered why? It’s because rabbits tend to stay calm and quiet when handled rather than becoming agitated and noisy.

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Can you, in eight moves, turn the top word into the bottom one? You may alter only one letter at a time to make another word. We have entered the centre word to keep you on the right track.

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enter dummy with a low trump to the nine and ruff Luck evens out in the long another club with the jack. run, so if you want to be a This runs you out of winner at bridge, you have trumps in your hand, since to play better than those you’ve ruffed clubs three you play with. times and led trumps Let’s say you’re in six twice, but that’s precisely hearts and West leads the king of clubs, which you ruff. You play the queen of trumps and finesse, but East wins with the king and returns the queen of spades. It looks as though you must lose a spade trick and go down one, but if you put your grey cells to work, the way to avoid the spade loser emerges. So you win East’s spade return with dummy’s king, ruff a club with the ten, re-

by Steve Becker what you’ve been trying to do. You now enter dummy with a diamond and draw West’s last trump with the ace, discarding a spade from your hand. Your K-QJ-10 of diamonds and ace of spades then win the last five tricks, and the slam is home as your spade loser vanishes into thin air. To come to 12 tricks, you scored five trump tricks instead of only the four you seemed to have after the trump finesse failed. It might seem odd that to make the slam you must discard your spade loser on one of dummy’s trumps, but that’s the way things usually go in dummy-reversal hands.

Top 10 wine producing countries in the world 1. France 2. Italy 3. Spain 4. United States 5. Argentina 6. Australia 7. Germany 8. South Africa 9. Chile 10. Portugal SOURCE: WINE INSTITUTE

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Find The Words solution 926 Life’s just a breeze

11. McGuire turned to contemporary Christian music, where he is today. His 1965 “Eve of Destruction” The Baker’s Dozen lyrics have been updated. Trivia Test The original version was 1. “Avatar” and “Titanic”. a rough cut that wasn’t finished. 2. “The Merchant of Venice”. 12. It was 1924. 3. The ear. 13. “I Touch Myself”, 4. Uranus. released in 1990 by the 5. 1977. Divinyls. It was a No.1 hit in Australia and reached 6. Topaz or citrine. 7. Gaia. No.4 in the US. The song was co-written by 8. Dire Straits. 9. Alaska. band members Chris10. Ancient cave paintings. tina Amphlett and Mark

McEntee, along with the internationally renowned song-writing team of Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg whose other song-writing credits include “I’ll Stand by You” (recorded by The Pretenders), “Like a Virgin” (Madonna), “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles), “True Colors” (Cindy Lauper) and “So Emotional” (Whitney Houston).

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$

HOLDEN CRUZE CDX

86pw

$

(O)

(H)

HOLDEN CAPTIVA 5 LOW K’S, SUNROOF, FRONT & REAR PARK SENSORS S/N 7896

$13,990 $13 $ 39 990 90 FORD RANGER SPACE CAB TURBO DIESEL, MANUAL, STEEL POWDER COATED TRAY S/N 7815

$

86pw

$

$19,9 $19,990 990 (O) TOYOTA RAV 4 CV ECONOMICAL, 4X4, LOADED WITH SPACE S/N 7882

$

86pw

86pw

$19,9 $19,990 990 (O) NISSAN NAVARA 2013 TURBO DIESEL, AUTOMATIC, TRAYBACK READY FOR WORK S/N 7828

98pw

$

T.A.P.

$19,990 $19 990 990 (Y)

$22,990 $22 22 9 990 90 (R)

FORD RANGER XLT

FORD RANGER XL

MITSUBISHI TRITON MY15

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4,TRAYBACK, TOWBAR S/N 7758 $

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4 HUGE TRAY, LOADED WITH EXTRAS S/N 7914 $

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4, LONG RANGE TANK, CANOPY RACK, TOWPACK S/N 7862

$25 $2 $25,990 25,9 990 (U)

$26,990 $26 $2 26,9 990 9 90 (V)

$2 $27,990 27,9 27, 7 990 (W)

$27,990 $27 $2 27 7,9 990 9 90 (W)

$2 $29,990 29,9 990 (Y)

NISSAN NAVARA

XLT FORD RANGER

TOYOTA HILUX

NISSAN NAVARA ST

2014 TOYOTA HILUX SR

110pw

$

114pw

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4, TRAY BACK, LOW K’S READY FOR WORK S/N 7858 $ pw

LOW K’S, TURBO DIESEL 4X4, LOADED WITH VALUE S/N 7827

$2 990 (Y) $29,990

$29,990 $29 $2 29 990 990 (Y)

126

126pw

$

118pw

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4, STEEL TRAY, TOWPACK, 6 SEATS, READY FOR WORK OR PLAY S/N 7889

140pw

$

$ 2,9 $32,990 990 (A2)

$

118pw

TURBO DIESEL, VERY LOW K’S, TOW BAR, TONNEAU S/N 7799 $

126pw

TURBO DIESEL, 4X4, AUTOMATIC, LOW K’S S/N 7834 $

VERY LOW K’S, TURBO DIESEL, 4X4 LOADED & READY FOR WORK S/N 7783 $

$35,990 $35 59 990 90 (A5)

$45 $45,990 45,9 990 (A15)

150pw

190pw

14 BOURKE ST DUBBO wholesale911.com.au

A/H Damien Seton 0404 977 607 or Darren McGuire 0409 112 911 Finance to approved purchasers based on 20% deposit at 10.99% over a 60 month term, including a $770 origination fee. Please use these payments as a guide only, all payments rounded up Finance to approved purchasers based on 20% deposit at (O) 10.99% over(R) a 60 month(S) term, including a $770 origination payments as a guide only, all payments rounded up to the nearest dollar amount. Total (H) $15, 025 (I) $16068 $22,329 $25,459 $26,502 (U) $28,589 (V) $29,632 fee. (W) Please $30,676use (Y)these $32,763 (A2) $35,893 (A5) $39,023 (A9) $43,197 (A15) $49,457 to theends: nearest dollar amount. Total (H) $15, 025 (L) $19,199 (O) $22,329 (S) $26,502 (U) $28,589 (V) $29,632 (W) $30,676 (Y) $32,763 (A2) $35,893 (A5) $39,023 (A15) $49,457 Offer ends: 30/09/16 Offer 31/10/16

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