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HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD? FOR years these Alstonville residents have lived across the road from a quiet country showground. Annually, at show time, they were treated to the bellowing of cows and crowing of roosters – and front row seats for the fireworks. What they didn’t expect was to wake up one day and find that a film studio, making a US blockbuster, had moved into their showground with an army of trucks. “It’s such an eyesore and it’s brought noise and traffic,” said Alstonville

resident Peter Coggan. “If their trucks were heading to a site, they started rolling past at 5.20am and sometimes they sit outside and idle for 10 minutes and the cars of staff start arriving at around 6am.” His wife Jenny said she initially supported the arrival of the film studio, reported to be filming in Alstonville between March and August, because she was told it would generate local jobs, but months later she is sceptical. “Our street has been choked with

parked cars and most of them have Queensland number plates, not New South Wales plates” she said. “Also, this is a residential street, but it is now being used for an industrial purpose. We are not an industrial estate.” The couple said with so much traffic in a residential street, they also feared for the safety of children playing outside and no longer let their granddaughter outdoors. The company that’s taken over the showgrounds, Byron Studios, stress

that this is temporary arrangement, and the initial lease of the showgrounds is only for two years and the site was not always in use. Byron Studios’ general manager Charlotte Brigel says the Covid19 pandemic has resulted in more US productions coming to Australia and the opportunity to produce this series arrived quickly, hence they are using the showground while a new studio is being refurbished. Continued on page 4 ➤

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

ANZAC DAY

After Vietnam, it took Ken 40 years to find his way home MANY people in northern New South Wales know Ken Jolley’s face. He has spent years selling raffle tickets for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter at local markets. He’s the good-humoured, 70-something chap who calls all the blokes ‘mate’ and is quick with the compliments for the ladies. His exuberance sells many raffle tickets. Ken, born in 1944, grew up on a dairy farm in Rock Valley, about 15kms north west of Lismore. Apart from a handful of years, he has lived most of his life in the Northern Rivers, but he’s not afraid to tell you that for four decades he wasn’t ‘here’. He was missing or rather hiding from life because he’d locked away much of himself after returning from 12 months in the battlefields in Vietnam. That part of him only re-surfaced in 2008 when attending the funeral of a major in Canberra. “I had a breakdown at the war memorial,” he explains. “I lost it.” Years of counselling followed. Ken still sees a psychologist, but he’s finally made peace with his past and has truly come home to the Northern Rivers. In 2021, we talk a lot about mental health and ‘resilience’, but 54 years ago Australia sent a young man from a Northern Rivers farm into an active battlefield in South Vietnam. He was left there for 12 months – with only two weeks out for R&R in Hong Kong. In Vietnam bombs rained down, friends died and his job as an engineer meant he had to crawl down the tunnels of the Viet Cong and disarm land mines. At the end of his service, he was put on a Qantas flight home and told to re-integrate into society – without any support or follow-up. “I came home to a hostile nation and a hostile government,” is Ken’s recollection of Australia in 1967, when returned soldiers were frequently spat on. This ANZAC Day, April 25, we are asked to pause and remember how much Australia has asked of its servicemen and woman – and we’re aware

of how little they’ve been supported returning to civilian life. No one in Ken’s family was a soldier. He joined the army as an 18-year-old in 1962 because it appealed to him as a stable job. He wasn’t an educated man. He’d left school at 14 to work on the family dairy farm ‘which you did in those days’ he explains. The army was a career. It took him from the Northern Rivers to cities – Brisbane and Sydney – and then overseas. He travelled to Borneo, Malaysia and Thailand was trained to be a combat engineer. In 2021 young men and women from the Northern Rivers are still joining the forces for similar reasons – opportunities and adventure. Ken first saw combat in Borneo fighting an Indonesian insurgence then in 1966 Ken and one other soldier were flown into Vietnam as reinforcements for the 1st Field Squadron. “We flew into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon. We landed and two hours later they choppered us down to Vung Tau, the base camp there. It was four o’clock in the afternoon and we were on board about 30 helicopters, all full of troops, going into the unknow and I’ve never been so scared in my life. “It was raining and we needed to clear the area for the taskforce. We landed at nighttime and they bombarded the hill near Nui Dat. The next morning, we set up camp and cleared the area for the taskforce that was on the way from Australia. That was the start of 12 months of 24/7 on duty. “Me and my mate got one week off, so we flew to Hong Kong, but other than that it was full-on. We had the big battle of Long Tan and others.” During those 12 months Ken lost friends and colleagues – “Yes, a few of them, very much so.” After a year, Ken was sent home. “We were out on

operations when they told us we were going home. They couldn’t give you advance notice of when you were leaving for security reasons. They just picked you up and said you’re on your way home today. We flew home in the dead of night. We got choppered into Tan Son Moot then bordered a Qantas plane and landed in Sydney at midnight.” Ken then left the army after six years of service and married a woman, Kerry, he had met in Lismore prior to being posted overseas. They had been writing to each other while he was serving in Vietnam. Ken and Kerry have been married for 53 years and have a son and daughter, both now with their own families. “My family have given me so much,” says Ken. “Kerry and the kids have been

fantastic, really great, helped me through a lot because I never knew what was wrong with me and they never knew. I would go into periods of such quietness.” When Ken arrived home, the nation was divided over Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam war. “No one wanted to know us [the troops],” he says. “My mates got spat on, red paint was thrown on them.” He remembers visiting his mother while they were blasting at the Lismore quarry. “I hit the floor and that upset her greatly,” he says. “I think I decided to lock it all up and throw the key away until I had that breakdown.” Ken’s coping mechanism after the war was to stay perpetually busy and never stop – “I had to be doing something all the time”. He worked as a driver, rigger and a storeman. He never allowed himself to be still with his thoughts until in 2008 while attending the funeral of a much-respected major with other Vietnam ‘tunnel rats’. Ken says the psychologist he then started seeing has helped him make sense of what happened to him and handle post-traumatic stress

disorder and other people. “I’ve learnt how to ground myself. I did see a psychiatrist after the war in the 1970s but he told me all my problems were my fault.” He has also found that helping other people helps deal with his feelings. He started selling raffle tickets for the rescue helicopter in 1982 and has been recognised for his charity work with an Order of Australia. In the past four years he has also taken on the task of restoring Lismore’s original war memorial. The memorial had been moved twice since it was erected in 1926, but Ken has brought it home to the corner of Bridge Street and Alexander Parade, where it first was. “The memorial is back where it belongs, just metres from the Lismore Show Grounds,” he says. “The first Anzacs camped there at a make-shift transit base between 1914-18 before leaving from the North Lismore train station.” Ken is still refurbishing the memorial, recently adding a small statue of an army slouch hat and boots. His likes to spend time there mowing the lawn and tending to the garden. Ask him why and he will simply answer ‘loyalty’ – loyalty not just to the mates in lost in Vietnam but to all the Aussie troops who’ve been lost to war. In a world that values money, power and superficial beauty, how often do we consider that loyalty is very precious and very rare. Pass the small memorial on the corner of Bridge Street and Alexander Parade, and you may see Ken sitting in the sunshine under the young saplings he’s planted, waving to passing tradies who helped him restore the war memorial. It is a beautiful little corner of town and Ken loves the quiet. He may have spent 40 years running from his ghosts, now he’s happy to spend time with them. On Anzac Day there will be an 8am service at Lismore’s original War Memorial, corner of Bridge Street and Alexander Parade.

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The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

BEEF WEEK BACK WITH A BANG Story by Halden Boyd

is really behind the event happening this year, and we know local businesses FOLLOWING a challenging 12 months would also appreciate more economic the countdown to Australia’s longeststimulus.” running community festival the Casino Mr McKey said he was also thrilled Beef Week Festival is in full swing. to see a number of young women A COVID-safe festival will run putting their hands up to be part of the from from Saturday 22nd May to Beef Week Queen competition. Tuesday 1st June, and will feature He said candidates were judged nearly all favourite events including the on personality, confidence, general Beef Week Opening Ball and Queen knowledge, presentation and speech, as Crowning event, Breakfast with the well as a demonstrated understanding of Butchers, the Beef Week Cup horse and local issues and current affairs. greyhound races, Beef Week Saturday, “Participants are ambassadors for Beef including the unique led steer and Week, and our wonderful Richmond stud cattle competitions around the Valley lifestyle,” Mr McKey said. Mafeking Lamp. “Over the years, we have seen There will also be markets, an array of people who kept businesses He said Beef Week was the dozens of young women become more amusement rides and wood chopping, going and our community safe,” Beef Richmond Valley’s flagship festival and confident and self-assured by being part a Celebration of Fashion event, the Week Festival Committee president one of NSW’s most unique celebrations. of this competition and I’m pleased this popular Rural Ladies High Tea, Frank McKey said announcing that the “Held over 11 days every May Beef tradition is continuing.” Busking championships, the Mr Beef Casino Beef Week Festival 2021 was Week transforms Casino with a festive Mr McKey said to assist the competition, the Beef Week Rodeo, going ahead. celebration designed to recognise the Committee and the Beef Week team an art exhibition, and the Dot Robson “With major sponsors the Casino Food important role agriculture plays within of volunteers to progress planning, Memorial Craft Market. Co-op and Richmond Valley Council, the region,” Mr McKey said. Richmond Valley Council offered The annual dress up competition as well as the many other festival Mr McKey said Beef Week was the support of its destination officer has a theme ‘Local Heroes’ which was supporters again backing Australia’s a grassroots festival at heart, and Navanka Fletcher. chosen following horrendous 2019 longest-running community festival, and the Committee was working within Having previously worked on the bush fire season and a strong desire to the fact that we had to cancel in 2020 COVID-safe guidelines as outlined by Glenn Innes Celtic Festival, Navanka recognise local emergency services at due to the pandemic, and aligning with NSW Health. has sound knowledge of event the postponed 2020 Casino Beef Week public health orders this year, the Beef “We really look forward to continuing management and is across all the event. Week line up may look a little different, to work with our sponsors and our COVID public health orders. She will “Little did we know that 2020 would but the Committee is doing everything community to host a successful Beef be based full time in the Beef Week bring with it even more local heroes in its power to provide a chock-full week 2021,” Mr McKey said. office to coordinate the event, including including doctors, nurses, teachers, and programme of events,” he said. “From what we hear, the community liaising with sponsors and stakeholders.

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The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

Locals irked by filmmaking intrusions Continued from front page Ms Brigel also said that the company was constantly talking to the residents and wanted to have minimal impact on their lives. They no longer allowed trucks to leave the site before 7am or arrive after 9pm. “And trucks are not there on a daily basis. This is only when they come in to park or go out on location,” she said. Another company spokesman explained that the trucks usually leave and return every two weeks. But many residents living near the showgrounds say council never consulted them about the change of land use, instead it was presented to them as a done deal at a community meeting early in the year. Ballina Shire Council said in a statement released in September council, “Ballina Shire Council has resolved to negotiate a licence agreement with a studio company to occupy the Alstonville Cultural Centre for filming purposes. The one-plus-oneyear licence was endorsed by Council at the 24 September Ordinary meeting. “Part of the resolution is for Council to work closely with Byron Studios to ensure largescale community events such as the Alstonville Agricultural Show and the Quota Craft and Garden Fair can continue at the Centre. Council staff will also work with regular hirers to find alternative facilities to support their needs during the term of the licence.” Alstonville resident Ian O’Brien is also unhappy with the studio’s presence, saying the town’s lovely green showground had become ‘an environmental hazard with

A crew unloads gear for a film shoot on location in Lismore.

cars and noise’. “We are struggling to park. It’s not longer a quiet residential street, instead we live with mud and dirt coming out of the showground,” Mr O’Brien said. “There was no consultation, instead this gypsy camp arrived.” Tim Sawyer, another Alstonville resident, said he was annoyed that the town had lost the use of its show ground for a year. “This is no longer a showground used for its purpose, for example show trials and camp draft. We don’t see horses there and that’s really sad,” he said. A show society spokeswoman said only a section of the showground had been leased and the show society had never planned to hold an agricultural show in 2021 because of the Covid outbreak, however it would look to holding a smaller fair later in the year. The spokeswoman said the society

was still accommodating as many regular show ground users as possible. Alstonville resident Maree White said the noise and traffic outside her house had a huge impact on her life. “The residents around the showground are mainly aged over 55 and the amount of traffic and the speed of that traffic is dangerous to everyone,” she said. “No one said big earth moving trucks bringing tonnes and tonnes of crushed rock into the showground to accommodate car parking in wet weather and stop bogging. “We were never asked about this, just told there would be filming, lots of traffic, lots of trucks.” Resident Paul Saunderson said the traffic had at time been horrendous since the studio arrived. “This street has often been packed. I couldn’t park when I got home and I was concerned my bins wouldn’t even get

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emptied. I go to the security guy to let him know that Wednesdays is bin night. They might be making a movie, but this is not a carpark, it’s meant to be a quiet cul de sac.” Ms Brigel said Byron Studios was constantly talking to and working with residents to make operations at the showground as unobtrusive as possible. “Our operations manager is even from Alstonville,” she said. “We want to listen. We are all [Northern Rivers} locals.” The studio also sends a regular newsletter to residents living near the showground. Ms Brigel said Byron Studios was trying to give as much work as possible to Alstonville businesses and companies within the Ballina shire. “On the build for example, we have been using local construction companies. The film has bought a lot of timber from the Alstonville

I urge Lismore City, Kyogle, Tenterfield and Tweed Shire Councils, together with not-for-profit groups to apply for a share of the $300,000 available. Applications are open from Monday, 19 April 2021 and close at 5 PM, Friday, 14 May 2021. For more information, call our office or visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp

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business, Sarwood, and some of our security officers are Alstonville locals. Those employed in hair and makeup are from the regions. There are lots of extras that are from the region, including Ballina. We’ve employed a lot of locals through Screenworks.” Ms Brigel said the company was determined to upskill local people so they could continue getting work in the screen industry. “And we want to keep talking to Alstonville residents,” she said. “Come and talk, we will sit down with you. We really want something that works for everyone.” The screen industry is one of the few industries in Australia to have flourished during the pandemic. The industry is filming and producing a number of multi-million dollar productions around the Northern Rivers and injecting $1.5 billion into the Australian economy, creating an estimated 12,100 direct jobs.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

Data on Northern Rivers Covid vaccination rates now unavailable by Christine Tondorf HEALTHY North Coast, the not-for-profit organisation delivering the Covid19 vaccine program to the broader community, says the changed recommendation on the use of Astra Zeneca to the under 50s has had minimal impact locally, but it did not release the latest figures on local vaccination rates. On March 26 a Healthy North Coast spokesman told The Northern Rivers Times, “Around 1,000 aged care residents have already received their vaccine, with around 5,000 more planned over coming weeks. Over four weeks, commencing from last weekend, nearly 13,000 doses of vaccine are scheduled to be delivered to general practices across the North Coast. Over the same period, General Practice Respiratory Clinics are expected to receive more than 21,000 doses.” The Northern Rivers Times’ request for the most recent vaccination rates on the North

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Coast received the following response on Friday, “The Commonwealth has recently referred to a centralised reporting platform that is currently being developed to help in reporting the number of vaccines that have been administered in Australia and at a local level. Healthy North Coast will share validated data for how many people on the North Coast have received a

COVID-19 vaccination as it becomes available.” Consequently the latest northern New South Wales vaccine figures are now unable. Instead the community is being asked to be patient. “Our advice to communities is to stay patient and be assured that the COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested, are effective and safe.,” the spokesman said.

take surveillance and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia and that we are prepared to make changes when needed. “Today [April 16] marks the conclusion of the fourth week that general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services have been rolling out the vaccine program across the North Coast. Vaccine clinics are also being offered in Residential Aged Care Facilities and to frontline health workers.” The spokesman said the government had announced that 20 million additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be made The Healthy North Coast available in the September to spokesman also told The December quarter of 2021. That Northern Rivers Times, “We’re is in addition to the 20 million aware that some general Pfizer doses already earmarked practices have experienced for Australians. cancellations, however the “As the vaccination program impact has been minimal. Safety progresses, continue to practice has always been paramount to COVID-safe measures — hand the vaccine rollout and so we hygiene, get tested if you welcome the Technical Advisory feel unwell, download the Group on Immunisation’s COVIDSafe app and continue to (ATAGI) cautious approach. check-in when visiting venues This shows how seriously we as directed,” he said.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

LOCAL POLICE BEAT HOONS DESECRATE CASINO CEMETERY HEADSTONES at the Casino Cemetery in Reynolds Road have been damaged after a car smashed through a fence overnight on Wednesday 14th April. It appears the driver doing burnouts lost control of a vehicle running through a fence and then hitting and damaging five headstones before smashing another section of the cemetery fence and hitting trees. Evidence of other burnouts were found along Reynolds Road, with another fence being damaged nearby. Richmond Valley Council mayor

Robert Mustow said he community was disappointed with the reckless behaviour. “The relatives were obviously quite distressed following the incident, and we would hope they would come forward, but it is unlikely this will happen.” The Council’s cemeteries manager

Matt Clark said action had been taken to repair the damaged headstones. A similar incident occurred at Kyogle Cemetery on March 24. Anyone with who might have witnessed the event or has any information is being urged to contact local police or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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A WOLLONGBAR couple whose four-month-old French bulldog was stolen from their home have been reunited with their puppy.. Ashleigh Newton and Ben Brissa say little Banksy was taken just weeks after they moved into their new Wollongbar house. Two older French bulldogs were

left in the yard untouched and there were no gaps in their fence. “We have Banksy back,” said Ben. “An anonymous person called saying he was at a Bangalow holistic vet. He was tied up there and left.” The couple went to great lengths to find their dog, who they describe as a member of the family, handing out flyers in the street and phoning vets and pet stores from Byron to Casino as well as appealing to the public through local media. Ashleigh was devastated when he went missing and cried for days. The couple are mystified by what has happened. A post on the Northern Rivers Times Facebook page about Banksy’s disappearance reached almost 22,000 people and was shared 227 times. “We currently have a reward for any information on who tied him up at the front of a vets and stole him,” Ben said. Anyone with information can phone 0431 595 016.

Community groups combine for police funding push By Tania Spiers-Phillips A PETITION asking for more funding for Tweed police is set to be launched following a special Pottsville Community Association meeting at the Pottsville Beach Community Hall on Wednesday night. The same meeting also saw police urge the general public to be more vigilant in reporting crimes in their area. Association president Bruce Brown said the invitation only meeting attracted more than 100 people from throughout the Tweed and was attended by leading Tweed police officers Commander Dave Roptell and Acting Inspector Matt Wood, along with the State and Federal members of parliament and four councillors including Mayor Chris Cherry. He said members from other community groups and residents associations in Burringbar, Chillingham, Hastings Point, Casuarina, Tumbulgum Cabarita and Kingscliff as well as the Cabarita Youth Service also attended the meeting. “We called this meeting because the district has had such a perceived crime problem over the past few years and in the last four or five months a lot of the residents have put a lot of pressure on their associations to do something about it – especially the Pottsville residents,” Mr Brown said.

“So we decided to run this police presentation and while we were thinking about doing it we decided we’d turn it into a big positive rather than have people stand there all night and talk about the negatives. “Part A of this operation was to have the meeting and now the second part is to co-ordinate a big electronic petition that is to be sponsored by our State Member Mr Geoff Provest. “That is a very important part of this because you can’t get into these E-petitions unless you have someone like Geoff Provest who is your sponsor.” Mr Brown said the petition, which was still being organized, would be for extra funds for the Tweed Police command so that they can expand their staff and equipment to better serve “this huge district better”. He said the problem was that the police were centred on the Tweed Heads area causing waiting times for them to reach the other areas around the shire. “The police in this area to the best they can but the youth in these coastal areas – they know to the dead five minutes how long it’s going to take for the police to go from Tweed to Pottsville or Hastings Point or Cabarita or Murwillumbah,” he said. “If one of our residents chips these young fellows or mixed groups they are, they’ll just turn around and give lip to the

older person who’s been trying to give them good advice. One of our residents said if you aren’t going to take any notice of me I’m going to ring the police and the young bloke turned around to his mates and looked at his watch and said don’t worry about that we’ve still got another 40 minutes. “I want to stipulate that’s not the local police’s fault they don’t have the staff and they don’t have the extra equipment for the staff to do that job.” However Mr Brown said there was a “twist in the tale”. “When you actually look at the statistics for Pottsville it says that we really don’t have much crime here at all and the big problem is communication between the community and the police,” he said. “The police have told us a number of times if we don’t report the incidents then how are they to know. They keep their statistics to show which

incident every two or three days -a number of residents got up and complained about young kids out at 3am in the morning. A young fellow got up from Cabarita Youth off the street and spoke very well and said just because we’re young doesn’t make us criminals.” Mr Provest said major funding was being spent in the area on intervention programs over the next few years in Pottsville. However he said his main take away from the meeting was “Please report the crime”. districts are a concern and “If you don’t report the when you look at Hastings crime your chances of getting Point and Pottsville – these extra resources is very limited southern areas – they’re not because that’s one of the key really a concern based on indicators,” Geoff Provest said. statistics because we’re all a “The other thing I mentioned bit old-fashioned and apathetic to them as well was about 18 and we all say ah it wasn’t months ago the people running much and don’t report what’s the Neighbourhood Watch happened. I’m hoping the retired and moved away. public will wake up this time “We don’t have a and start to report the incidents Neighbourhood Watch in they are part of so that the Pottsville nor do we have one real statistics of our area can in Salt or Casuarina – active brought out.” Neighbourhood Watches are The NSW member for Tweed real plus for the community – a Geoff Provest said he would be direct liaison with police. The happy to support the petition. police yesterday held a good “They have a target of thing at Casuarina – an open 20,000 signatures before it day where they had sausages will be debated on the floor of and things like that. I will Parliament although our police support them very much so.” superintendent came out and Mr Provest said in the past talked about reporting crime (at two years there had been eight the meeting),” he said. new police positions created “He said in the past 100 days which was all part of the from Kingscliff to Pottsville commitment for this term of there were only 54 incidents Government to create 1500 mentioned so that’s about an new positions across the state.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

A TRIBUTE TO A LEGENDARY SAILOR THE Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club has paid tribute to celebrated local sailor Peter Warner (pictured), who died last week after his boat, Evergreen, capsized crossing the Ballina Bar. Mr Warner, aged 90, won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race three times and was famous for a South Pacific rescue in the 1960s. “Peter Warner joined our club last season,” Ballina club commodore Phil Robbins said. “We hosted the launch of one of his books about his sailing adventures. He was an accomplished sailor who lived and died on the ocean. We are all saddened to hear of his death.” Mr Warner, originally from Melbourne, ran away from home at 17 years of age wanting to sail boats, and not join his father’s appliance business, Astor Radio Corporation. He returned at 18 and his father made him study law at the University of Melbourne, but six weeks into the degree he again rain away to sea. He served in both the Swedish and Norwegian

navies and even sat for the exams to obtain a Swedish masters ticket. On returning to Australia, he finally joined the family business, staying for five years and studying accountancy. While working for his dad, he bought a small fleet of fishing boats in Tasmania and would work on the boats in his holidays. Skippering his yacht, Astor, Mr Warner won line honours in 1961, 1963, and 1964 in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. He same second in 1962 in the boat named after the family electrical business.

Mr Warner made international headlines again in 1966 when he rescued six Tongan boys from a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The boys disappeared after a misadventure near the island which had been uninhabited for almost 100 years. NSW Police issued a statement about Mr Warner’s death last Tuesday, which read, “Emergency services were called to Lighthouse Parade, East Ballina, following reports two people were in the water after a boat had capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar. “Police, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, Surf Lifesaving NSW and the Westpac Helicopter commenced a rescue operation. A short time later, a 17-year-old boy assisted a 90-year-old man to shore. A member of the public commenced CPR on the older man until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived but he died at the scene. The boy was not injured.” “Peter was an experienced and very careful sailor. He would not have taken

undue risk especially with the welfare of his crew,” a statement from Mr Warner’s family said. “They were wearing life jackets, his sailing companion went in to help Peter. He could not

get him back on board so got back himself, called for help then went back in the water to swim Peter to shore.” It is understood conditions were favourable when Mr Warner started the voyage.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS

BYRON BAES TOLD TO TAKE A HIKE NEWS that Netflix is commissioning a reality TV series, Byron Baes, around Byron Bay social media influencers has outraged many in the Northern Rivers community. Byron Baes would follow the private lives of social media influencers. Bae means babe or boyfriend/girlfriend. Stars of the show will include model and former Love Island contestant Elias Chigros, aged 30, and model Jessica Vander Leah, 33, who lives between Byron and Sydney. Arakwal Bumberbin Bundjalung woman Delta Kay, whose family connections to Byron extend thousands of years into the past, says she’s reluctant to weigh into the controversy and did not think it was her role to ‘bag’ either Netflix or social influencers. However, Ms Kay encourages anyone new to

Byron Bay to join a care for environmental or clean-up group as a way to get to know the real Byron. “That’s the best way to learn about this place and it’s what I tell everyone,” she said. Local Tess Hall has begun a petition demanding the series be denied access to film here and thousands have already signed. “We don’t want to be an Instagrammers’ paradise,” Ms Hall said. “When it comes to Byron Bay, what we have seen about the show would shine a light on the town which doesn’t reflect our values and who we are as a community.” Mayor Simon Richardson says he shares the concern and frustration that yet another entity from outside the shire wants to profit from the town while only providing possibilities for damaging Byron’s reputation.

“I will be moving a Mayoral Minute outlining council’s opposition to the Byron Baes production and seeking their support to move the location and focus to a community and shire that would love the exposure created by the show,” he said. “However, unfortunately, council has no powers to refuse them an approval to film. It is, of course, open to private entities to do so.” Mr Richardson said legally it would also be difficult for council to stop the show filming in Byron. “Reasons for refusal must be relevant and not relate to extraneous matters such as community disaffection, screen content or quality control,” he said. “Councils do not have the authority to withhold approval on the basis of content or moral grounds.”

Brooms Head store goes under hammer for $1.265M By Tim Howard AN iconic Clarence Valley coastal business has sold at auction to a local family for $1.265 million dollars, the selling agent reports. The managing director of Ray White Yamba, Daniel Kelly, confirmed the Brooms Head General Store had sold at auction on Saturday morning. He described the sale price as “fair” for the business which hand not been open for more than a year. “It’s fair. When you look at the property you can see there is a bit of work to do on it,” Mr Kelly said. He said the business had not been trading for more than a year since it went into receivership. But he said the new owners planned to re-open the store and begin trading as soon as possible. Mr Kelly said there had been a good crowd at the onsite auction and bidding had been strong. “The sale took about 15 minutes and there was quite competitive bidding,” he said. “We had strong inquiries prior to the sale, which was good considering there is a bit of work that needs to be done to the building. “It showed people were prepared to take it on.” The advertising campaign

prior to the auction painted a rosy picture of the business which had been a focal point at the seaside holiday village for decades. It has two detached buildings, including five accommodation units, a managers residence, and retail space on ground level. There was a two-storey building with street frontage, including the general store and manager’s residence; and

the five units at the rear of the allotment. Three one-bedroom units are located on the first floor with the remaining two on the ground floor. The general store comprises a service counter, lower level boutique space, kitchen space, walk in cool room with eight display doors, open retail floor space, designated bottleshop display area with second walk in cool room and an external single fuel

bowser. The remainder of the ground floor comprises an open living room, four bedrooms, cleaner’s store room, bathroom with shower, vanity and separate toilet. There is an open two-bay carport at the rear of this building. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, rear open

roof top terrace and front covered balcony. The accommodation within the rear two-storey complex comprises five single bedroom holiday units featuring open plan dining and lounge room, selfcontained kitchen, ensuite style bathrooms. The ground floor level also features a dual under croft car parking area, secure storage room and guest laundry.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS $25k drought proofing rebate available again A POPULAR NSW Government scheme to allow landowners access to $25,000 rebates on water saving infrastructure has reopened. Landholders will again have access to the rebates from the $15 million Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (EWIR) Scheme. The EWIR Scheme provides eligible primary producers access to a 25% rebate, up to $25,000, on new purchases and installation costs of new water infrastructure. It is expected the program will be open to applications in July 2021. The timing depends on the participation of the Commonwealth Government. Further information and the opportunity to register an expression of interest can be found by going online at: https:// www.raa.nsw.gov.au/ grants/emergency-waterinfrastructure-rebatescheme

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THE Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan says according to the latest Deloitte Access Business Outlook the Australian economy is “roaring back” and has outperformed every major advanced economy in 2020. Mr Hogan said Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. “This latest report shows there is no better place in the world you would rather be, on both a health and economic front,” he said. “Australia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.9 percent in 2021, significantly higher than what was previously projected.” “In the last six months, Deloitte says we have seen the strongest economic growth ever recorded, and we’re an ‘international standout’, behind only China and Israel.” “The report also says our unemployment rate is a ‘great’ result and around two years earlier than Deloitte’s own forecasts back in December.”

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April 22, 2021

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION

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Myth busting I’m writing to repudiate the claims made by Keith Williams, Chairman Rous Council, about the proposed Dunoon Dam published in NR Times on April 8. Where is the 52 Ha of koala habitat? A koala study was conducted by SMEC for Rous CC and it found there were seven koalas in the area. Six out of the seven observed koalas were not even inside the buffer zone of the Dunoon dam site. Only the one was sited inside, but above the water line. There is to my knowledge no koala trees that would be covered by the water. There is camphor laurel, privet, lantana and pecan trees. All introduced species, but if there is, it’s easily mitigated by planting a koala corridor on the Eastern side. He claims there is also 33 Ha of big scrub. There are several maps of where the Big Scrub was and in none of those

is the dam site included. The Western edge of the scrub went from Lismore to East of Dunoon which is nowhere near the proposed dam. There is some hardwood in the ‘gorge’ area but this has been selectively logged on several occasions and is nothing like scrub timber. Again SMEC did not recognise any big scrub. There was a preliminary survey done on aboriginal sites but nothing definitive was found as this survey was never completed. He also stated the newly named ‘Channon Gorge’ ( I don’t know where this name came from, I know several people who have lived in the Channon, Dunoon area for up to 94 years and none have heard of it) will be inundated. If Councillor Williams looked at Rous proposal he would see that the Dam wall is outside the ‘gorge’ area, so how is it going to be flooded? The SMEC report, which was done over a six month period in 2010, also lists the way any impact the dam may have on fauna/flora can be mitigated, but also says further studies need to be undertaken. Because these studies along with the rest of the project are in their preliminary phase and require further investigation to complete the process before any decision is made. To take

the dam off the list for further investigations and dezone the site and sell the land with all of the non-starters in the alternative list of options is breathtakingly irresponsible. There is a current wave of pro-dam sentiment sweeping the area and I assume when Rous receives more positive submissions than the negative submissions, Councillor Williams will change his mind again and go with the majority, or is his decision based on political bias and not what’s best for the community? It appears to me decisions have been made by Rous without an honest review of the facts or completion of any surveys. Col Baker Modanville

I reassessed it would appear all that they’re asking for is what we’ve all been brought up and conditioned to think of as right and good, regardless of its omnicidal effects. From what I see, they’re suffering from a cultural form of Stockholm Syndrome: the abused bonding with the abuser. The abuser perpetuating the myth of being able to attain infinite growth on a finite planet. This ideology permeates our daily routines and is drilled into us from a young age from every angle, be it overtly or covertly. I therefore retracted my initial thoughts about the pro dam group. I feel sympathetic to those wishing the dam to go ahead, they seem to feel they’ve no options other than the continued Culture crisis destruction of that which I recently saw that there we all depend - our has been a creation of a land base - our biome. new group wishing to go And in this case it’s the ahead with the building of further degradation of the Dunoon Dam. the remaining 1% of the In December last Big Scrub, desecration of year Rous County sacred indigenous sites Council, guided by and the continuation of local indigenous the of paving of paradise and non-indigenous ethos that has marred our representatives, made culture for eons. the decision to scrap the I’d like us all to rethink Dunoon dam proposal. our options, not just in I had hoped this would regards to this mega have been the end of it. destructive mega dam, It initially felt a bit but for the kind of culture like those who wished we wish our children’s to restart the dam children to inherit. proposal were sore Fionn Quinlan losers. Though when The Channon

Over it After the tumultuous events of the past weeks regarding alleged sexual assaults within the Liberal Party and the sanctity of Parliament House, to say Australians are feeling completely over it and angry would be an understatement. Our hearts go out to all those brave women who had the courage to speak out including Liberal MPs. like our gutsy local State MLC, Catherine Cusack, who say they’ve have had enough of the “big swinging dicks” mentality of many of these male Liberal MPs. Over the years the ALP has not been entirely free of sexual harassment claims, but to their credit in 1994 introduced an “affirmative action policy” that has directly led to almost 50% of female MPs and a vast reduction of sexual harassment claims. Whereas the Liberal rightwing “old boys club” has blindly blundered along with business as usual. But really, what will become of our great leader, “Scotty from gimmickry”? His appalling handling of the whole affair probably reached even a lower point than the infamous Hawaiian escape when Australia was burning. His efforts to show empathy towards sexual assault survivors were more transparent than his glass jaw; immediately

going straight into management mode, digging a massive hole for himself and his government that he does not deserve to recover from. Keith Duncan Pimlico

Poor piggies How did we as a society become so bereft of compassion and empathy? The article re the pig truck rollover (NRT 15/4) mentioned the driver was injured but no mention of any of the other poor souls on board the truck in the accident. The pigs have likely spent their short lives confined in sheds, their bodies mutilated and this may well be the first day they have ever seen sunshine, breathed fresh air and for the ones on the grass roadside possibly standing on grass for the first time in their miserable lives, but also no doubt in shock and injured. But the article gave no consideration for their well-being at all. The sad reality is either way whether injured or not they would never receive help as they were on their way to an even more terrifying place where they would see their friends killed in front of them before having their own lives violently taken. We have no need to eat the flesh of other animals. Rest in peace to every one of those sweet souls. Susie Hearder Limpinwood

2021 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN by Janelle Saffin MP

which have improved the quality of life for people living ON MONDAY, I announced in local communities. that applications are now This is a great small grants open for the 2021 Community program which is heavily overBuilding Partnership Program, subscribed; we’re looking at the third such program I have an average of 60 applications assessed with an independent a year, which to me suggests panel. a huge community need is not I urge Lismore City, Kyogle, being met by the whole gamut Tenterfield and Tweed shire of State and Federal funding councils, together with not-for- programs. profit groups to apply for their In February this year I share of a $300,000 funding moved a motion requesting pool allocated to our Electorate NSW Premier Gladys of Lismore. Berejiklian to increase this Since I was elected as year’s allocation to between Member for Lismore in March $600,000 and $1 million to 2019, a total of 45 local ensure more local groups could projects have been funded benefit. under this program, all of Applicants now have a

little over three weeks in which to lodge applications. The team administering this program will not accept late applications. I am happy to be briefed on projects and can provide letters of support within this timeframe. The CBP Program has awarded more than $362 million to over 16,600 projects since it was established by the then Labor government in 2009. Applications close at 5pm, Friday 14 May 2021. For more information about the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/cbp

READY TO SERVE: Janelle last week attended a Drought Relief comedy show and barbecue at Mallanganee Memorial Hall. It was the debut of the hall’s new kitchen, funded under the 2020 Community Building Partnership Program. Hall Secretary Judith Lovick-Andrews and volunteers Nancy Martin, Lynn Baker and Kaye Core are happy with the $14,000 upgrade.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

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Council koala plans welcomed, but koalas on private land are vulnerable by Lorraine Vass STATE approval of the Tweed and Byron Koala Plans of Management announced at the end of last is very welcome and long overdue. The koala habitat studies underpinning the two Plans were prepared for the respective Councils in 2011 and 2012. Tweed Council adopted its Plan in February 2015 and Byron’s was adopted in August 2016. Both Plans will benefit from the new State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2021’s (Koala SEPP 2021’s) broader definition of core koala habitat and expanded list of tree species. But we need to remember however, that these Plans are limited to protecting koala habitat along the coast. The Tweed Coast Plan covers just 18 per cent of that shire; the Byron Coast Plan covers only 24 per cent of the Byron shire. Under the new SEPP it is unlikely that either Plan could be extended, despite known koala populations and significant areas of primary and secondary koala habitat requiring protection. The same applies to the handful of koala plans of management in place for parts of other local government areas. Going back a step, it is important to keep in mind

how this sorry state has arisen. Almost two-thirds of koala habitat is found outside national parks and state forests, on private land. Clearly, if we are to bring koalas back from the brink, it is vital that laws are in place to protect their habitat on private land. Last year’s revised Koala SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019 which commenced in March 2020 increased, to some extent, protections for koala habitat on private land. Lobbying by powerful timber, developer and farming interests over the winter months saw the NSW Government spiral into turmoil and ultimately caving into their demands, hobbling its own agreed policy. The fundamental disaster of the new Koala SEPP 21 is that it will only be applied in metropolitan Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast. Rural, agricultural and forestry lands (zones RU1, RU2, RU3) elsewhere across the State are excluded. In other words, 80 per cent of the land to which the new SEPP should apply, where most of our remaining koalas actually live, is not protected. The spurious argument being that these areas are not subject to development pressure and therefore do not need

the protections provided by the SEPP. This is rubbish of course, the rural hinterlands of Tweed and Byron and elsewhere in the Northern Rivers, not to mention many other regional areas, are experiencing substantial development pressure. Instead, areas of high value koala habitat occurring throughout the RU zones will be subject to clearing in accordance with new ’robust’ self-assessable codes to be released in the near future. Little information is known about how these codes will consider koala habitat protections, if at all. Besides, we know from previous experience the abuse such codes invite. Forestry is to be removed from requiring consent in local environment plans, thus removing councils’ role in land-use decision-making in relation to environmental impacts. Councils will be further disempowered by

no longer having authority to rezone RU lands as environmental zones. Only the state government will be able to approve such rezoning and private native forestry proposals. Councils will no longer have any control over preventing koala habitat being destroyed on rural and agricultural land. To top it all off, future koala plans of management and guidelines under Koala SEPP 2021 will require the approval of the Planning Secretary and the concurrence of the Secretary of Regional NSW. It is difficult to see any justification for the involvement of the Department of Regional NSW; concurrence should be by the Environment Minister given his responsibility for threatened species. That the new SEPP for protecting koala habitat and koalas now excludes the majority of the lands of NSW and that any independent and local oversight is to be removed is indefensible. The exclusion of private native forestry areas from Koala SEPP 2021’s operation is particularly important in the Northern Rivers where the target tree species and size class for forestry operations are those same trees critical for koala conservation. What is more, it is entirely

plausible that by excluding rural land, Koala SEPP 21 will create a perverse incentive to clear land identified for potential future urban purposes in coastal regional plans such as the North Coast Regional Plan. These plans commonly identify rural land for future growth years or even decades before those areas are actually rezoned for urban development. SEPP 2021 will not capture these areas, leaving them vulnerable to the numerous clearing exemptions available to developers who hold rural land. The NSW Government’s claim that Koala SEPP 2021 ‘is a good first step’ in its ambitious plans to double NSW’s koala populations by 2050 is hard to swallow. Without the new SEPP’s protections nor effective zoning controls to manage development in the majority of areas of high value koala habitat, a decline in koala numbers across the Northern Rivers and the rest of NSW is sadly, inevitable. Lorraine was made a Member of the Order of Australia this year for significant service to wildlife conservation, particularly of the koala. She was President of Friends of the Koala Inc. from 2002 to 2017.

POTHOLES SEE COUNCIL INUNDATED WITH REPORTS WITH around 200 reports from the public in recent days Council’s Roads and Stormwater manager Danny Rose said crews were now out working on the road network. He said crews were working additional hours but were also managing other hazards caused by the rain including clearing landslips, fallen trees and blocked drains across the Tweed’s 1000km road network. “Our dedicated crews work hard to keep our roads open and safe throughout the year - and especially during prolonged wet and severe weather,” Mr Rose said. “We have a lot of potholes across the network at the moment but we have also been kept busy clearing roads that have had access completely blocked.”

Tweed Shire Council was inundated with pothole reports and social media groups ran hot on the topic following the recent prolonged rainfall and damage from previous flood events. In total, between December 1 and April 7, Murwillumbah recorded rainfall totalling 1617.7mm. This is higher than the average annual rainfall total for the town over

the past 10 years (1585mm). “After months of continuous rain the road pavements are completely saturated and this results in potholes. We are also still

working our way through the damage from the December floods and January storms,” Mr Rose said. Large scale road repairs are not possible during wet

weather and therefore Council is patching potholes using the best available product. “We encourage all motorists to take care on the roads, drive to the conditions and be alert to hazards. Slow down, leave extra space between you and vehicle in front and avoid puddles as they can be deceptively deep.” To stay up to date with road hazards and closures, visit the Tweed Emergency dashboard: https://emergency.tweed.nsw. gov.au/ Residents are urged to report potholes directly to Council via the Report a Problem service: www.tweed. nsw.gov.au/ReportAProblem For urgent issues, call Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400. Council has an on-call crew to address emergencies that are reported after hours.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

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Sponsor a turtle and make a sea-friend for life HOW much do you think it would cost to keep a 60-kilogram turtle fed with squid? You’re looking at a bill of around $40 a day. The Sea Turtle Hospital at the Ballina Seabird Rescue Centre runs up seafood bills of around $4,000 a month. They have a lot of mouths to feed … and sadly the number of sick and injured sea turtles coming in is rising faster than the tide. That’s why the hospital has launched a new ‘sponsor a turtle’ program. President of Ballina’s Seabird Rescue, Anna Dicker, says the turtle sponsor program came about after someone on Facebook volunteered to sponsor Yosemite, a 57kg sea turtle brought to the hospital with a shark hook in her mouth – unable to eat. However once nursed back to health she again started to eat … and eat. “She was eating us out of house and home,” said Ms Dicker. “We were so grateful that a man saw her on Facebook and offered to sponsor her.” Yosemite is the biggest turtle the hospital has ever cared for. Most turtles in the hospital are under 12kg and stay for around three months. Yosemite, being a special case, has now been transferred to Seaworld on the Gold Coast where she will complete a pre-release program. However the Ballina turtle hospital currently has 27 turtles in care and relies on donations, grants and fundraising. The building and tanks are all in need to work, and there are vet bills to pay. “What we are seeing in the past couple of years is more and more turtles being washed up on our beaches,” Ms Dicker said. “To the point where we cared for 80 last

year and that’s just the number we saved and rehabilitated.” Around 20 turtles could not be saved and died within a couple of days of being brought in. Ms Dicker says running costs were starting to get ‘pretty horrific’ but since launching the sponsor a turtle program, eight volunteers have come forward. It costs $600 over three months to sponsor a sea turtle – three $200 payments. The sponsor gets photos, monthly updates, a certificate, monthly escorted tours of the hospital and is escorted to the turtle’s release. The centre aims to release every turtle back into the wild. Ms Dicker said turtles were bought to the hospital for a range of reasons including fishhook injuries, plastic ingestion and also malnutrition. “They are washing down from Queensland, they are not necessarily coming from this area, so they might be losing their seabed,” she said. “There is a lot of onshore land clearing around the islands in Queensland and chemicals in the water. We are exactly not sure what is causing the rise in sea turtle numbers.” In 2015, the turtle hospital treated 34 injured turtles, the next year it crew to 48 but shot up to 118 in 2017 – the year Lismore was flooded and the coast was hit by an unusual low pressure system. Ms Dicker said the hospital’s vet was testing the turtles’ poo in an effort to understand why the number of turtles needing care was growing with many washed down from Queensland. “In NSW we only have a low number of turtle nests, but in the tropical waters of Queensland there are

many. The water and sand temperatures in NSW are lower than in Queensland. We believe sick turtles can’t dive and get swept south on the currents,” she said. She said turtles who had eaten plastic bags were often unable to feed because

the plastic blows up in the stomachs like a balloon and they were not able to dive for food, causing them to starve. Ms Dicker said the hospital was also seeing a rise in the number of sea turtles picked up further south of Ballina. “We are setting up

rehabilitation facilities as far south as Shoal Haven where we have not previously found turtles,” Ms Dicker said. If you would like to sponsor a sea turtle, email sponsorship@seabirdrescue. org.au

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THE Richmond Valley Black and White Reconciliation Ball is set to return in June at Casino after being cancelled in 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The annual Reconciliation Ball successfully started back 2017, and the event returns in 2021 at the Casino RSM Club. The Ball honours the positive spirit of reconciliation here in the Richmond Valley, as well as celebrating local Aboriginal culture. Performances by Richmond Valley school students will be held on the night as well as a performance from Australian Aboriginal country band The Donovan Band.

One of the ball’s main highlights is the Reconciliation Awards recognising individuals and organisations demonstrating initiatives towards reconciliation. Residents are invited to nominate a friend, family member, community member, colleague, or an organisation. Nominations are now open and nominate can be made online: https:// form.jotform.com/210768237327055 Nominations will be open until May 5, 5pm. The ball will be held on June 3rd at the Casino RSM Club. Tickets are $45 and will be on sale from May 1st at the RSM Club.

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The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

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Recognising young local sporting champions TWELVE Northern Rivers teenagers have been awarded grants from the Local Sporting Champions program. The new Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are: Benjamin Auckram, The Channon, (Swimming); Caitlyn Halliday, Goonellabah (Hockey); Tahlia Halliday, Goonellabah (Hockey); McKinley Arnison, Evans Head (Swimming); Ella Keep, Casino (Softball); Lachlan Coe, Casino (Softball), Niquola White, Boat Harbour (Swimming); Oliver Shields, Casino (Softball); Sophie Mayes, Goonellabah (Swimming); Abbie Yourell, Evans Head (Swimming); Beth Lockwood, Casino (Swimming); and Chloe Bull, Lismore, (Basketball). “Those who received

the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the national and state stage,” said the Federal Member for Page Keven Hogan at a morning

tea for the youngsters. “The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or

umpire in their chosen sport.” “The Northern Rivers has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local

sporting talent.” “Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions. I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.” “Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy.” “I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au.”

PHOTOGRAPHERS COME FULL CIRCLE by Tania Spiers-Phillips PHOTOS of the moon, whales and well-known Tweed landmarks form part of an exhibition of photography work currently on display in Kingscliff. The display of photos – all up for sale – are the work of the five talented Tweed Coast photographers who are part of Full Circle Support. Photographer and support worker for Full Circle Support, Julie Lowe, is hosting the exhibition and sale at her studio and the group’s hub at 15/60 Marine Parade in Kingscliff opposite Cinemax Cinema. “I have a group of five students from the Tweed who basically take photos of the local area and surrounds and they have printed up their work to sell in the studio for the next, however long,” she said. “The group has been together five years and two of that has been with my company Full Circle Support. “A lot of them used to go to school together as well so they have known each other for twenty years which is great. “They have a very good eye for photography and they’re quite creative and always keen on learning more. The have all invested in cameras over the years. “We all get together every Wednesday and we do about

The Full Circle Support photographers with mentor and support worker Julie Lowe (right). six or seven hours a day, that includes all meeting up and then going off for the day. We do a program once a month of what we’re going to do – weather permitting and then we head off and go to different places around the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast, Tweed Shire. “It’s great, it is really good fun.”

Group member Thomas said he had been a part of the group since it started and had always been interested in photography. “I love to photograph cars and all of that,” he said. “I have five (photos) on display – I’ve sold two to my mum. There’s one piece that is really dear to her heart. “I really really love

photography. I love the memories particularly those dear to my families heart like my photo of the Fingal Head lighthouse.” Fellow photographer Merinda, also a founding member says she loves to capture the natural world. “I enjoy taking photos of sunsets and waterfalls,” she said explaining that she loved

that they were different every time you photographed them. Merinda said she also loved getting together with her friends each week and that Julie was “a pretty good teacher”. She said it was amazing to see her photos hung up and on display and she was looking forward to selling some of them.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

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Serviceman-turned-publican plans a two-up game to remember on Anzac Day HE is a former navy man and now runs the Shaws Bay Hotel. Anzac Day is sacred to him, so much so that Ken Ellis, who spent some of his navy years in the service’s band, will play the Last Post on his bugle, but then the two-up will start. Ken (pictured) and business partner Jackson Quinn recently took over Ballina’s iconic Shaws Bay Hotel. The pair have spent most of their careers working in the hotel industry, including a long stint with Carlton United Breweries selling beer and they are also the publicans at Ballina’s the Australian Hotel. “We had long known the Shawsy, and what a beautiful pub it is. We met the landlord during our first 12 months in Ballina and then the opportunity came up when the Shaws Bay Hotel publican decided to hang up his boots and retire,” Ken said. Ken says his and Jackson’s first plan is to re-jig the beer gardens. “The bands are playing

into the wind,” says Ken, a long-time musician. “We want to reorientate that from a stage perspective and then add an upgrade and refresh to the beer gardens, but there are no drastic changes planned because this is already a great pub. We’re just tweaking it.”

The head chef at the Shaws Bay Hotel is Scott Frost who has a diverse background in fine dining, pub food, and stints in South East Asia. “He puts additional flair to your standard pub meal,” Ken said. The Shaws Hotel now has

all-day dining on Saturdays and Sundays meaning families who have been at Ballina’s beaches or river or on the cycling or walking tracks can eat in the afternoons. “Families can come in when they like and enjoy some casual, good food. We’ve also

put a lot of emphasis on kids’ entertainment on Saturday afternoons, kids’ discos and magic shows,” he said. On Anzac Day the charity group, Pelicans on Posties, will run the two-up games in a marquee. All proceeds will go to the Biala Special School. There will be a small Anzac service ahead of the games. “I served in the navy and I’m also aware that a great many veterans call this pub their local, so it was important to me to do something more than a normal pub does on Anzac Day.” The service will be at 1pm on Sunday, Anzac Day and Ken will play. While in the Australian Navy Band he played the Last Post at Gallipoli. In the afternoon Stone & Wood Breweries will have their pop-up Land Rover set up in the beer garden for sampling and purchases. The hotel will have a number of pop-up bars in the beer garden to avoid crowding inside the hotel.

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April 22, 2021

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Retrospective honours Keith Howland’s Yamba legacy By Lesley Apps UNLESS you live in Yamba and the Clarence Valley, you’ve probably never heard of the late artist Keith Howland. But you should have. If Howland had hailed from the United States he’d probably be regarded as significant and endearing as American cultural figures like Norman Rockwell and James Montgomery (Uncle Sam’s I Want You posters for the US Army). But instead he merely rates a blip on the radar that is the hugely underrated landscape of Australian commercial art. That is something his building designer son John hopes to correct down the track, the starting point of which, might just be what’s on display at the Port of Yamba Historical Society’s Old Kirk Gallery. Keith Howland’s retrospective The Yamba Years has been about two years in the making (thanks to COVID delays) but after some intense rallying by John and a few of his late dad’s fans and collectors, one of the most significant exhibitions of privately owned works has been assembled in honour of the late artist. One of the Yamba-based Howland clan, John said he had always been spellbound by his father’s creative pursuits whether it was standing over his shoulder watching him ply paint to a canvas as a boy, or admiring the legacy his dad left behind every time he sees another of his works surface. “Part of this project for me, beyond the exhibition, is to document all of his works, across dad’s commercial career right through to his fine art,” John said. “Eventually I would like to supply an extensive resume of these works to the regional, state and national gallery but my main motivation is that I just love looking at dad’s artworks.” This new exhibition certainly delivers on that front, the gallery walls full of Howland’s paintings created during, as the exhibition name suggests, his Yamba years from the mid ‘70s to 2002. John curated the exhibition that showcases Howland’s vast body of work created in Yamba and sold at his private

gallery or on a commission basis, some of the pieces never exhibited before. Reoccurring themes of fishing trawlers, mostly commissioned by their proud owners, sea and landscapes, buildings, portraits, even a few of his famous pub sketches and memorabilia like t-shirts and signage. “Once word spread, all these bits and pieces just started coming out of the woodwork,” John said. Still, John said it wasn’t easy to bring together all the “tightly held” works by private collectors around the Clarence Valley. “These works are priceless to some people, passed down to family members. Some weren’t interested at all, ‘this isn’t going out of the house’. Other people were very excited to be a part of it while a few had to warm up to it.” He said once the painting owners got an overview and a certain number of works were up, they began to see the importance in doing it. “One collector who had a few really good works said ‘no’ to start but once they came down for a look they brought in their ‘middle-rung’ works and then went back and got more and and more.” John said it took a lot of effort in the lead up to this moment, from negotiating to get the work there, the paperwork to do that, temporary loan insurance, curating and hanging the works — but the exercise in time and patience was worth it. “We’ve had an amazing reception from people so far. Dad died in Kingscliff (2004) and he had a lot of friends here in Yamba because he was so involved in community here. They never really got to gather to honour his life so in some ways this was really important for these people. Because only the owners of works could attend official opening due to COVID restrictions, and many were original owners, they were able to reminisce about dad’s contributions.” John took advantage of this rare opportunity by recording conversations with people who own a Howland and what they thought about it, as part of his documentation of his father’s artistic legacy.

John Howland in front of some of his father Keith’s paintings from the retrospective The Yamba Years which is now on display at the Old Kirk Gallery at the Port of Yamba Museum. The works come from various private collections around the Clarence Valley, many never exhibited before. Photo: Lesley Apps

One of the Arnott’s biscuit tins featuring local models painted by Keith Howland in his Yamba studio. “Dad was one of the top commercial artists in Australia during his time. He was based in Sydney in the Mad Men era of advertising. I think he was into that style living back then, a whiskey in the morning,” he laughs. “There’s so much more to learn about that aspect of his career to bring together. For me it’s a bit of a process I’m still engaging with. A book could be part of the bigger picture but this isn’t about making money out of dad’s legacy, it’s about a love of his work and realising there’s a much broader interest in the work.” John, who also has an arts practice, said he learned a lot “by osmosis” from his father who worked across a lot of different disciplines involving building design work. “He was involved in designing the Yamba and Lawrence golf courses, he

Some of Keith Howland’s works in the Bicentenary Diaries. did architectural models and visualisations for local architects but he never promoted himself, it was always word of mouth, let’s get Keith to do that…” Some of Howland’s most high profile commercial art included a series of paintings for the 1988 Bicentenary Diaries and four artworks for Arnott’s biscuit tins to commemorate the Centenary of Federation. These items can also be seen at the museum complex during the exhibition. “The biscuit tin paintings were based on local scenes and people around Yamba, Brooms Head and the Chatsworth Island store,” John said. One of Howland’s other specialities were murals, one of his most well known can be seen at the Sydney Fish Markets but that work could soon be under threat. “Those tiles dad painted with ceramic glaze in Yamba and then they were installed on site. There is a

redevelopment planned for the fish markets in 2024 so we are hoping to have the tiles relocated safely before that. A lot of Yamba people feature in that mural so we just want to make sure we can get funding to help this happen.” Not so lucky was the mural Howland did at the Grafton airport which was painted over during a ‘refurbishment’ some years ago. There are also a few weathered billboards around the Clarence Valley landscape that remain. “Dad didn’t seek to get any recognition for his artistic skills. He was relatively invisible (try and find a photo of him) in the broader arts landscape. This exhibition is just his Yamba years. There are so many other parts to Keith’s artistic career yet to be discovered.” Keith Howland’s retrospective The Yamba Years is on display at the Old Kirk Gallery, Port of Yamba Museum complex until May 2.

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April 22, 2021

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Aunty Delta Kay working on a fishtrap at a weaving workshop.

AUNTIES TEACH ART OF FISH TRAP WEAVING ON a glorious autumn day, a dozen women gathered beside the Richmond River to learn the ancient Nyangbal art of weaving fish traps from aunties Tania Marlowe and Deb Cole. The Ballina Nyangbal people are part of the Bundjalung nation The two women introduced their students to natural fibres all from the local area during the tutorial run in conjunction with the Speaking with the River exhibition at Ballina’s

art gallery. The weaving workshop was one of a free series of workshops run by Ballina Council giving the community a chance to explore different ways of sensing and knowing their river. The women shared local Nyangbal stories as they weaved. “I really love teaching,” said Ms Marlowe. “I love sharing the knowledge and sharing the experience

of working with the natural fibres and creating something.” The women wove with coastal panada leaves, vines, even sugar cane. Ms Marlowe said she’s had to research ancient fish trap and basket weaving skills because her family lost their knowledge when forced to integrate into mainstream society and abandon traditional ways. “My families were

restricted because of past policies in Australia, and you will hear that story again and again on a national level. My grandparents and great grandparents lost their culture. “I was born in Sydney, but I am a Nyangbal-Bundjalung woman. I’ve been back in the area now for nearly 25 years. It’s great to be back and I’m not going anywhere.” Aunties Tanya and Deb have set up a co-op Jugan

Dandii that not only teaches weaving but supports people to reconnect with the environment and learn about the Nyangbal culture. The motto of their business is “Walking our land retracing the footprints of our Ancestors to connect with the environment while feeding our spirit as we gather fibres.” To find out when their next workshop is go to www. facebook.com/jugandandii/

Yellow crazy ant under Proposed old highway name surveillance in Lismore change at Broadwater A SURVIVING population of yellow crazy ant (YCA) is under surveillance and being treated in Lismore following the positive identification of the invasive pest by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI). DPI invasive species director, Scott Charlton said baiting will begin in the central business district this weekend, 17 to 18 April and continue in any affected areas to control YCA infestations. “We are working with the North Coast Local Land Services and Lismore City Council, to notify residents and businesses of the process in areas where baiting is planned,” Mr Charlton said. “We are prepared to deal with surviving yellow crazy ant populations and have developed an effective process to quickly respond to ant reports following the initial control and surveillance program conducted between May 2018 and December 2019. “Once the report of a suspected yellow crazy ant was received from a member of the public, investigations began, and the control plan was put into action. “Following the report and identification of yellow crazy ant in

the central business district, a detector dog found ants nearby and infested sites were treated. “Ants have been collected for DNA testing to help trace the source of the ants and dog surveillance will continue, to determine if any ants remain after baiting. “The good news is that our notification system works, and the community is continuing to work with government to successfully rid our environment of a serious introduced pest.” Yellow crazy ant is listed as prohibited matter under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015, as it is an environmental pest which poses a serious risk to the economy, environment and community. Biosecurity is a shared responsibility, and the community can play a vital role in helping rid NSW of yellow crazy ant by reporting signs of suspect ants. Reports of any suspected exotic ants can be made on the NSW DPI website, or by calling the biosecurity hotline, 1800 680 244. Information to help identify exotic ants is available from the NSW DPI website.

RICHMOND Valley Council is getting closer to having the old Pacific Highway through the Broadwater village renamed which it says reflects on Aboriginal cultural significance to the area. Since the opening of the new Pacific Motorway bypassing Broadwater Transport for New South Wales named it Tuckombil Way from Woodburn to Wardell, but this raised question from the community that it was not consulted in the process. The Richmond Valley Council is required to identify and formally adopt a new name in accordance with Geographical Names Board of NSW and NSW Addressing Policy and User Manual October 2019. A road name for this location saw extensive community consultation undertaken with the following names

considered and rejected. Names put forward included Mill Street, Old Pacific Highway, Rattle Street and Paringa Drive. The Council said Paringa is not derived from the local Bundjalung language and therefore could not be endorsed as a suitable road name proposal. The Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) suggested the name Baraang as an alternative name to Paringa.

The name Baraang has the meaning of ‘returning boomerang’ as the section of road passes a section of the Richmond River in the shape of a Boomerang according to the Jali LALC. The Council has put this name out for public submissions and comment before making a decision to submit it to the Geographical Names Board. Submissions close on Friday 14th May.

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April 22, 2021

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DIRAWONG and Birrung are the two latest additions to the Macadamia Castle at Knockrow between Ballina and Byron. The duo are baby lace monitors and received their names thanks to local Carolyn Piercy who entered the Castle’s competition to name their latest family members. Dirawong is the goanna spirit of the Bunjalung nation while Birrung is one of the brothers of the dreamtime legend of the three brothers also from Bunjalung Nation. The baby lace monitors, also known as tree goannas, are the second- largest lizard in Australia, and when fully grown, can reach 2m in length and weigh up to 14kg according to Macadamia Castle owner Tony Gilding. “We are very excited to give the public an opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures,” he said. “We are extremely proud of our extensive collection of Australian reptiles which include crocodiles, turtles, various pythons and venomous snakes, blue tongue lizards, and now our baby lace monitors.

“We look forward to continuing to grow through education, conservation and entertainment’ He said lace monitors were the closest living relative of the Komodo dragon in Indonesia, but the two species diverged about 12 million years ago. “Lace monitors will eat just about anything they can catch and swallow whole, including mammals, birds, other reptiles, and especially eggs, including crocodile eggs. They often dig up the mounds of bush turkeys while the male turkey, who incubates the mound, tries to drive them away. They also feed on carrion, and particularly road kill. “Eating cane toads are a major threat to lace monitors, and scientists are now dropping cane toad sausages from helicopters across remote areas of Australia. Cane toad meat is mixed with a chemical that causes nausea, so lace monitors associated the smell of cane toads with an upset stomach. The other main threat is predation by cats and foxes.” The lace monitors have been in The Macadamia Castle reptile show from Saturday, April 10 as part of the reptile show which runs daily 10.30am and 3.30pm.

ABS recruiting Census staff THE Australian Bureau of Statistics is on the hunt for temporary recruits to help deliver the upcoming 2021 Census, with training to be provided ahead of the national survey. Census executive director and national spokesperson Andrew Henderson said the ABS was seeking motivated people who want to tell their community’s story to fill the field officer roles. “Field officers play a vital role as they promote Census participation and answer peoples’ questions. Helping members of the public who need special support to complete the Census is a key role for our field officers,” he said. “Previous experience isn’t a requirement and training will be provided prior to commencing the job. We are also recruiting people who can

speak a language other than English as part of the job.” The 2021 Census will take place on Tuesday August 10th this year. Field officers will help the ABS deliver Census instructions and forms, and visit households that have not responded. They will be paid $24.80 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading), plus superannuation. More than 6000 of the jobs will be available in New South Wales. The ABS said applicants should have knowledge of their local area, and an ability to read and navigate maps, as well as a driver’s licence and car. Adecco Australia has been appointed to help undertake the recruitment process, and more information is available online at: https://www. censusjobs.adecco.com.au

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April 22, 2021

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POSITIVE ONE IN 100 YEAR BUDGET FOR KYOGLE KYOGLE Council’s $209.7 million four-year draft budget is a once in a lifetime investment in the future Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland (pictured) has said. The record budget, which Council adopted at its April meeting for public consultation, includes a $50.8 million project to replace 84 ageing timber bridges in the Shire. What makes the budget most impressive is that over the next two years a massive 84 old timber bridges will be replaced under the Bridge Renewal Programme. “Back in 2013 Kyogle had 320 timber bridges and with the 84 to be replaced over the next two years it will leave us with just 16 old bridges which is really quite an achievement in itself, Kyogle Mayor Danielle

Mullholland told The Northern Rivers Times. “What is more amazing is that Kyogle Council has received over 20 percent of the entire Bridge Renewal Programme funding in New South Wales”. “It has taken a lot of lobbying by the Council and Kyogle could actually be called the lion that roared”. Regarding the four year budget Cr Mullholland said she was expecting the community to embrace it. “Kyogle has set a new benchmark for renewing essential infrastructure,” she said. “No other Council in the State will undertake a bridge replacement programme of this size.” “The replacement of 84 bridges ensures vital infrastructure for the next 100 years and beyond. With

this investment we secure the future for generations to come.” “With improved road and bridge infrastructure it will certainly attract more people to visit the Shire which is good for the economy” “But it’s not all about bridges, this budget provides further investment in our villages, roads, preschools, parks, gardens, pools, library services and community.” The 2021/22 budget allocation of $62.7 million includes $3.7 million for

urban streets, including footpaths and kerb and guttering, $3.5 million for buildings and community facilities, including parks and gardens, pools and cemeteries, and $3.4 million for rural local roads. It also includes $530,000 for library services, and $100,000 in financial assistance to groups including three Australia Day Committees, learn to swim/life education, three Show Societies, and Reconciliation Day and NAIDOC week. The Roxy Gallery receives $119,000 and $69,500 has been earmarked for preschools. Cr Mulholland thanked the State and Federal governments for the record grant funding provided, but vowed to continue lobbying for further funding

so Council could deliver beyond expectations. Copies of the draft budget are available for information and comment at the Council Chambers in Stratheden Street, and on the Council’s website www.kyogle.nsw. gov.au It is also available for viewing at the Wadeville store, Woodenbong Post Office, Tabulam Post Office, Cawongla store, Mallanganee Post Office, Old Bonalbo Post Office, the Kyogle Library, Wiangaree Post Office, Bonalbo Post Office, and also the Richmond-Upper Clarence Mobile Library. Submissions can be made in writing by 4pm on the 12th May 2021 to the General Manager, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle or by email to council@kyogle. nsw.gov.au

Tweed gets Seniors Week off to a swinging start By Tania Spiers-Phillips TWEED Valley Justices Association member Clive Andrews is one of seven Seniors honoured at the Tweed Seniors Week opening ceremony at the Tweed Heads Civic Center on Wednesday. Mr Andrews, who is also involved in the Banora Point and Districts Association treasurer and is a Tweed Regional Museum Volunteer received his award from Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry and State members for Lismore and Tweed Janelle Saffin and Geoff Provest. The event, which also featured a concert and welcome to country, marked the start of a jam-packed 10-day program of events across the Tweed. Also on this year’s winners list were Gary Sutton, who runs a fun Facebook page notifying residents when trawlers go out at Tweed Heads, Jan Fletcher who was the first woman in NSW to sit on the Board of Tick Control, treasurer of the Old Piggabeen School House Trust and Tweed’s Norma Robertson who was a personal trainer who established a small fitness class at the Banora Point Community Centre after moving to the region in 2007. She now runs two

well-attended classes a week of gentle exercise aimed at helping the region’s seniors stay healthy and upright. Also from the Northern end of the Tweed is Jean Lundy who was recognized for her many years with Friends of the Pound, as well as her commitment to being a Cancer Council volunteer and a volunteer with Marine Sea Rescue at Coolangatta. Kingscliff’s Geoffrey Dart

was another popular winner on the day. Mr Dart, who has had a distinguished career as a Music Teacher, musician and musical director for the more than 50 years, moved to the Tweed almost two decades ago and started the Melody Makers choir at Noble Lakeside estate. The group perform at Nursing Homes and Day Centres and are an important part of

Anzac and Remembrance day ceremonies in Kingscliff despite having an average age over 70. Murwillumbah’s Tina Cherian was also recognized for her work making and donating the quilts to aid the Murwillumbah Palliative Care’s fundraising efforts as well as providing quilts to radio station 4CRB who pass them to families who have experienced tragedies.

Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry said the awards and the senior’s week celebrations were an important part of the shire’s calendar. “It is so incredibly important for our community to come out together to celebrate being senior in our community, connecting with each other, connecting with family, connecting with nature and really realizing how much we value those connection in our life and how much we need them,” she said. “There is just so much wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience out there and the volunteering roles that they add to the community you can’t replace that with anything else. “In the Tweed we have more than 32-33 percent of the population aged over 60 years within our community. That’s a lot of people that’s more than 30,000 people. “They now have 10 days to celebrate being senior and so many opportunities to get together inside, outside and online. Hopefully a lot of people will take advantage of that, obviously we should be celebrating them all the time but this is one special time when we get together and really try and focus our energy on seniors in the Tweed.”

NORTHERN RIVERS HARVEST FOOD TRAIL WILL RETURN ON MAY 1-2, 2021!

The Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail, to be held on the weekend of May 1-2 2021, is guaranteed to be a very Northern Rivers experience, reflecting on and celebrating the distinctive provenance of our region’s food. The Trail will offer lots of wonderful eating and drinking experiences, jammed-packed with our most-acclaimed restaurants, producers, farmers and growers. The Northern Rivers Food Harvest Festival has run each year since 2016. Due to COVID last year the festival was forced to cancel. This year Northern Rivers Food have announced an exciting evolution and have returned to deliver a highly-anticipated Harvest Food Trail self-drive event across the Northern Rivers on the weekend of May 1 – 2. With 26 food and beverage participants, including two tours, an abundance of seasonal farm-gate produce, three course dining, grower

HARVEST talks, classes, distillery tours, tasting sessions, talks on regenerative farming and demonstrations from the region’s most celebrated chefs, the Northern Rivers Food Trail weekend is packed with both phenomenal food experiences and food for thought. Highlights include: agroecology tours at The Farm in Byron Bay; a farm tour at Brookfarm’s macadamia farm and discussion with Martin Brook, who is a passionate regenerative farmer; classes, tours and tastings at Cape Byron Distillery, Husk Distillery and Lord Byron Distillery; Sunday long lunch at Harvest Newrybar; a Meet the Maker and Pork and Pinot event at Byron at Byron featuring Bangalow Sweet Pork; Bay Grocer and Beach Byron Bay will have stalls and samples from their favourite local producers; roastery tours at Zentvelds Coffee

Plantation Newrybar and Bun Coffee in Byron Bay indigenous cooking demonstrations at Karkalla in Byron Bay farms across the region, not normally open to the general public, will be opening their farm gate doors with special tours, including: Forage at Myocum; cane farms in Tumbulgum and Mooball; Duck Creek Macadamias at Newrybar; Australian native produce farm Wattle Tree Creek at Numulgi and pecan farm Barefoot Farm at Eltham. Stone and Wood Brewery will be open with locally-produced specials, as will be Hotel Illawong at Evans Head, Santos Organics in Byron Bay and Billinudgel’s favourite Doña Cholita with a Mexican BBQ and tortilla making demonstrations. there will be a tractor tour at Tropical Fruit World and music, groovy DJ tunes and

picnicking at Rock Chic Eggs, Keith Hall, Ballina For those without a car or less keen to travel there are two tours. Playing with Fire Native Foods and Explore Byron Bay have joined forces to offer indigenous tours in the Bangalow Parklands. Delta Kay will take guests along the stunning Byron Creek to discover bush tucker plants, as well as plants used for natural medicine, jewellery, fibre, tools and weapons. There are opportunities to learn some Bundjalung language and may be lucky enough to see Binging the river turtle or Junbung the platypus. Table Under a Tree will also host a small group tour along the Trail, where you’ll be offered special insights into seasonal, local produce, and the people behind it. “Part of enjoying the food, is knowing the story…understanding where your food was grown, the regenerative methods the farmer used to produce your food, the families

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TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS SAY IT AGAIN –

“WE DO NOT WANT A DAM TO DESTROY OUR ANCIENT SITES” THE traditional custodians of the Widjabul Wia-bal lands have re-iterated their objection to the Dunoon Dam. The following statement was originally made in December 2020 and given to Rous County Council. The traditional custodians stand by the view and remind the community they will resist the destruction of their heritage. They wish to re-state their views. We, Custodians of Widjabul Wia-bal lands of the Bundjalung Nation and neighbouring tribes, want you to know that the area to be affected by the proposed Dunoon Dam is significant to us, to our people. We need to protect this land. It is important for the connection to our Ancestors and for our future generations to be able to connect to their Ancestors and traditions.

This land holds our relationship with our living heritage and our culture. For thousands of

generations we have lived on this land and protected it while it protected and fed us. To destroy this land is

to destroy the environment which sustains us. The proposed dam would destroy the learning grounds for

future generations. The suggestion to drown our sites to protect them (as stated in the 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment) is deeply offensive to us. Additionally, the valley to be drowned by the dam at the end of Fraser Road is the site where we were moved to after we were dispossessed just over 100 years ago. It is important as part of our survival journey. We, the Traditional Custodians of this land, will not accept its destruction. No compensation will replace its importance to us and our following generations. We call on Rous County Council to return the land that it controls to the Traditional Custodians. Do not construct the Dunoon Dam. Do not destroy our living culture.

Why a new dam would be a social and environmental disaster by John Revington, WATER Northern Rivers. SOME community members still want Rous County Council to build a large, expensive dam near the Channon to guard against population growth and a drying climate, but a new dam is not the answer. In a report called All Options on the Table, the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) warns that dams are “often high-risk investments as they are reliant on rainfall and less resilient to climate change than other options”. The WSAA’s advice is clear: use multiple supply sources, and ensure that some of them are not rain-dependent. The All Options report examined water projects around Australia and found that commonly overlooked supply sources include “purified recycled water for drinking, stormwater harvesting and water sharing (particularly rural and urban trade)”. The report provides an estimated cost per kilolitre for a range of options. Some of these costs are shown in the diagram. A dam would be poor protection against drought – and it is one of the most expensive options. Professor Stuart White (White 2020)

estimates that water from the Dunoon Dam would cost $7.50 per kilolitre. Rous based its costing of water from the dam on the total amount of water that it could provide, rather than the amount of water it actually would provide. If Rous had been more realistic, it would have found that the cost per kilolitre of water from many other options is lower. White warns that the dam would risk becoming a stranded asset – an expensive white elephant. Moreover, financial calculations for the dam do not consider its cultural and environmental impacts. What monetary value should you put on the destruction of

Indigenous heritage sites, or irreplaceable rainforest, or the habitat of endangered species? On the other hand, water efficiency is the cheapest option of all, and the savings achieved can be dramatic. Sydney Water was able to supply water to almost one million additional people without needing to increase its supply (NSW Govt. 2006, p1). White (2020) argues that efficiency measures would be “highly likely to enable significant deferral of the need for the commitment to Dunoon Dam, when combined with a diverse portfolio of demand and supply options”. Yet efficiency measures are not receiving the attention they

deserve in the current debate. Another barrier to water supply diversity is resistance to the potable use of recycled water, but Perth already replenishes its groundwater with recycled water, and the WSAA reports that many cities around the world “have achieved community acceptance for purified recycled water”. WSAA’s call for a range of options to be put on the table is echoed by the NSW Government’s Productivity Commission and by Infrastructure Australia. A Productivity Commission green paper made two recommendations about water systems: address the barriers to

using new water sources and keep improving the efficiency of our water usage. In its 2019 Audit, Infrastructure Australia concludes that “ensuring all options are on the table, and can be deployed when required, is likely to be essential for governments and operators to effectively and efficiently ensure secure [water] supply over the long term”. Rous already has a dam in its portfolio – Rocky Creek Dam. The new Rous plan prudently diversifies the water-supply portfolio and reduces risk. Advocates for the Dunoon Dam have been working with out of date information. All the evidence indicates a dam would be expensive and destructive, and it would not achieve its intended purpose. Sources: Infrastructure Australia (2019) “Australian infrastructure audit 2019”. NSW Government (2006) Metropolitan Water Plan Executive Summary Productivity Commission (2020) Green paper: “Continuing the productivity conversation”. White, S. (2020) “Rous water supply augmentation proposal – brief review”. WSAA (2020) “All options on the table: urban water supply options for Australia”.

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April 22, 2021

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Toad finds in South Grafton probably hitch hikers By Tim Howard TWO cane toad captures in South Grafton are probably isolated specimens that have hitched a ride into the region from an infested area to the city’s north, say NSW Local Landcare Services. An LLS project officer Deanna Fernance, said officers had been called to two cane toad discoveries near the Pacific Highway at Clarenza and near Hawthorne Park, South Grafton in the past month. She said residents had notified them of the finds, but further investigations failed to reveal more toads. “We sent officers out to both sites to look for signs of breeding, but we couldn’t find any,” she said. “It’s probably the case that the two we found were just isolated animals who had been carried to the area.” Ms Fernance said the officers had been listening for the distinctive call of the male cane toad. “The male is the only one that calls and he only does it in the breeding season,” she said.

Bagged and ready to be euthanised this cane toad was found in wetlands near the Pacific Highway at Clarenza. “It’s breeding season now, so if there had been cane toads ready to breed in the areas, we would have expected to hear them.” Ms Fernance said there had also been a sightings at Wooli and Minnie Water, but these had also been established as isolated animals coming in from outside the area. The NSW DPI has some tips to help people keep cane toads at bay. Toads are not good at climbing or hopping. Use

a barrier made of a smooth solid material, at least 50cm high and secured into the ground to keep toads out of storage and loading areas. Remove toad temptations • Remove standing water. Toads need access to water every two days to rehydrate; • Remove rubbish and other debris where cane toads will find shelter during the day; • Keep your lights off. Cane toads like night time

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Ms Fernance said cane toads were continually proving the experts wrong as they moved across across Australia since their introduction from South America more than 80 years ago. “We thought the colder weather as they moved south would stop them,” she said. “The frosty mornings here were something we thought we would stop them spreading.” She said research had show toads also spreading in higher altitude areas, which were colder, which was a surprise. She said the drought had also slowed their spread as they needed water to breed, but did not have the impact toad researchers hoped for. “A lot of the toads found to have survived the drought were three to four years old, so they obviously found ways to survive the dry conditions,” she said. The latest research into cane toads by Sydney University biologist Professor Rick Shine has been collated on a webpage Cane Toads in Oz at https://www.canetoadsinoz. com

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ROTARY BATON RELAY NEARS GOAL ROTARY clubs across Australia are celebrating 100 years with a Baton Relay with a cause – ‘Rotary says NO to Domestic Violence’. The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby will be displaying the baton in Burringbar Street Mullumbimby on Friday April 23. Between 9am and noon members of the club will be seated outside Stewart’s Menswear in front of the window display of the 72-year history of their club. Over the next few weeks, the Brunswick Valley Historical Society will also have a static display highlighting the 72-year club history. Recently, the club donated to the Love Bites program at Mullumbimby High Schoo,l an awareness program that promotes respective relationships and say no to domestic violence. A Baton Relay

was launched on February 5 in Grafton and Goondiwindi. Each of the 57 clubs are organising events involving the community, school students, council, government agencies and community organisations. This may include walks, bike rides, car rallies train rides, displays. The two batons will have travelled to 46 towns and cities over 100 days. The baton relay finishes on May 15 at the Rotary International District Conference in Tweed Heads. A shirt was designed

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Coastal zones to be future-proofed as councils secure funding THE NSW Government has announced over $100,000 for Ballina Shire Council and Byron Shire Council under the 2020-21 Coastal and Estuary Grants Programme. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said these grants are important in ensuring councils are supported and equipped to manage their complex coastal and estuarine environments. “This long-term investment will support Ballina Shire and Byron Shire Councils, who have the primary role of managing coastal and estuarine issues for the local

community.” “The programme aims to increase the resilience of our coastal communities and improve the health of NSW estuaries through planning and prioritisation of future projects,” Mr Franklin said. The grants for Ballina and Byron Shire Councils are two of 13 projects across the state, totalling $2.3 million that were awarded through the programmes planning stream in April. The Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock congratulated both councils on successfully acquiring funding.

“I congratulate Ballina Shire Council and Byron Shire Council on successfully securing this money to support their coastal zones through well-planned action”, Mrs Hancock said. Ballina Shire Council also

received $33,333 to prepare the Ballina Shire Coastal Management Program (CMP). This CMP will set the long-term strategy for the coordinated management of the coastal zone. There are currently five

funding streams under the Coastal and Estuary Grants Programme. Byron Shire Council has been awarded $70,000 to complete a coastal hazard assessment study for its coastline. One stream is for planning and studies, while the other four are for implementing works identified in certified coastal or estuary management plans. Councils can apply for funding to undertake planning and studies at any time during the year, while applications for funding to implement works are available annually.

STUDENTS TO SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS IN LISMORE THE NSW Government has announced TAFE NSW and Airways Aviation will launch the careers of thousands of aspiring commercial pilots. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said TAFE NSW and Airways Aviation will deliver world-class training to students from July, 2021 at Airways Aviation Lismore Airport base. “This agreement will ensure a career in the cockpit is more attainable than ever for thousands of aspiring commercial pilots. Aviation is a global industry and air access for both passengers and freight is a critical element in supporting NSW during the COVID-19 recovery,” Mr Franklin said. “Providing aspiring pilots with the opportunity to study

in Lismore allows students to choose a safe, regional location to build their flying capabilities, alongside proximity to major airspaces to gain more advanced skills.” TAFE NSW Aviation Team Leader Andrew Trease said they’re excited to be training the next generation of pilots in Lismore. “Creating a regional aviation training hub in Lismore is a real win for industry and the local economy. But students are the real winners here. They’ll have access to great facilities and a modern fleet through the partnership, plus they get to build their flying skills in safe, controlled regional environment.” Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the training on offer will

be first class. “The NSW Government is proud to be assisting such an important industry by helping train the next generation of aviation professionals,” he said. “The diploma courses will help students land the skills they need to pilot

private charters, freight, and commercial passengers.” While Australia needs an additional 11,000 pilots by 2038, international demand for pilots trained in Australia is set to increase. Over 260,000 new pilots are required to sustain the aviation industry within

the Asia-Pacific region over the next two decades. Airways Aviation general manager Helena Tierney said the partnership marked a new era in aviation training for NSW. “Airways Aviation has over 30 years of international experience and today, is the largest privately owned group of multidisciplinary aviation academies of its kind,” Ms Tierney said. “We are extremely proud to partner with TAFE NSW to assist domestic and international students gain the skills required to achieve their dream of becoming a commercial pilot.” Registrations to study the Diploma of Aviation in Lismore will soon be available via www.tafensw.edu.au.

Lighthouse Parade pedestrian and road safety project IMPROVED pedestrian and cycling amenity is at the heart of the new safety project that Ballina Shire Council is set to commence in late April 2021. The Lighthouse Parade Pedestrian Precinct and Road Safety Project will improve safety on both the road and shared path of Lighthouse Parade at East Ballina behind Lighthouse Beach. Mayor David Wright Lighthouse Parade is a gateway to the East Ballina recreational zone. “Lighthouse Parade is characterised by a residential neighbourhood, the Ballina Surf Club, the Marine Rescue facility, the north wall, beach and open spaces.”

“The recreational zone is used for swimming, surfing, fishing, walking, cycling, and access to community meeting and dining spaces,” Mayor Wright said. The project along the 500 metre length of Lighthouse Parade to Fenwick Drive aims to improve the visual amenity and safety with kerb and guttering, car parking, and traffic calming devices. “The existing fencing alongside the shared path will be replaced with formalised kerb and guttering, and will provide space from the kerb to the edge of the shared path. This will provide safe clearance from parked cars and prevent vehicles from

obstructing the shared path.” A ‘High Pedestrian Activity’ zone will also be introduced along Lighthouse Parade. This will include a flat top road hump midway along Lighthouse Parade to assist in

slowing traffic together with ‘High Pedestrian Activity’ signage, and posted speeds will be reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h. Ballina Council says improvements and reduced

speed will deliver safer cycling and walking. The project will enhance the overall amenity of Lighthouse Parade and be consistent with the neighbouring natural elements. Ballina Shire Council has secured State and Federal funding for the project. The total cost of the project is $211,950, with funding through the NSW Safer Roads Program ($103,000), Transport for NSW Network & Safety Services ($36,000), and the Federal Government Black Spot Programme ($72,550). The Council is committed to completing the works this financial year weather and site conditions permitting.

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April 22, 2021

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Red spot disease outbreak kills “Leemo’s View” fish after recent flooding “LEEMO has views on just about anything”

A Dastardly Plot... hmmmm! “LEEMO CAT” back...nifty news. I got a PROPER LETTER, addressed to ME...“LEEMO CAT”. Ooohhh...the excitement. It was from the esteemed firm of Baldcatti & Associates, Feline Attorneys, signed by a person with the name Kharleena... saying I had been left a BEQUEST by my my buddies from Nimbin, “BC” and “Sandy”, who sadly went to Cat Heaven in past months. The letter said I could soon EXPECT A PARCEL. Oh, I was beside myself. Did they leave me their special ‘rabbit foot’ ornament with fake fur? I waited by the front door for 3 days. TO-DAY, a nice man came with a HUGE parcel wrapped in brown paper and string, addressed to LEEMO CAT C/- “Mum Jane”. Dammit, ‘Mum Jane’ was in the shower, so I raced down the hall and sat outside the shower yowling loudly and telling her to GET OUT NOW. Hmmm. She did. (before the neighbours came to see what was happening) I ‘rounded’ her up, down the hall (with ankle

nips) and got her to the front door. She saw the parcel...she frowned and glared at me and said “LEEMO, HAVE YOU BEEN USING MY CARD AGAIN TO BUY CRAPP ONLINE?” OMG…. she spoils everything, even MY FIRST EVER PARCEL! I assured her, “NO MUM, I have not, truly really, and sucked up big time”. Hmmm. She helped me open it. Ooooh…the bliss when I saw inside…I almost had a conniption. Mum had to sprinkle me with Lavender water and a rub all over ‘till I recovered. “BC” and “Sandy” (bless them) had left me 3 WHOLE BOXES (not small ones, the BIG ONES) of FELIX SPECIAL CAT FOOD...some of each variety. I was beside myself and ran around in skippity circles purring and trilling. ‘Mum Jane’ suggested to me…“Leemo, I trust you’ll share this windfall with your buddies...WELL?” Oooh...NO WAY...I ‘slithered’ away like a snake and jumped in my Felix treasure box...NO NO NO... these are ALL for ME ME ME!!. Mum glared at me and said “TOO LATE...I’ve invited your buddies to a picnic...there will a bowl of Felix for each on your plush blue blankie, and some bowls of lemonade water and cake….so suck it up Leemo, and remember what I told you about SHARING!” Hmmmm...I’ll hide some of the packs tonight when she’s asleep...plot plot plot plot. My cunning plotting was interrupted when Mum said “Leemo, I know you too well, so please be aware I know all there is to know about PLOTTING from Agatha Christie, so you can FORGET IT, and that is the end of it.” Grrrr & hiss...nite, Leemo

by Halden Boyd THERE has been a significant outbreak of Red Spot Disease in fish following recent flooding events in the Richmond and Clarence River systems. Red Spot Disease (RSD), also known as Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), and also mycotic granulomatosis (MG), is a disease caused by the water mould Aphanomyces invadans. It infects many freshwater and brackish fish species in the Northern Rivers region. The disease is most commonly seen following flooding when acid water runoff occurs from flood drains, especially in areas where acid sulphate soils are present. To compound the impact on fish species much of this flood drain water has low oxygen levels as well. For many years Marine scientists and experts have been pleading with flood mitigation authorities and farmers to reduce Red Spot by leaving floodgates open, especially in rivers and creeks in lower parts which are subjected to tidal influences. Salt water entering drains in non flood times actually neutralise acid sulphate water. However this has basically fallen on deaf ears, because some farmers, especially in the Richmond and Clarence Rivers, still believe salt water from natural tidal flows could impact on their crops. With Red Spot after a flood fish first develop red spots on the skin which is burned from the acid water, which in some cases can have an acidic Ph 3 level which is

the same concentration as that in older wet cell vehicle batteries. These lesions expand to form ulcers and extensive erosions filled with necrotic tissue and mycelium. This is followed by the development of granulomas on the internal organs and usually leads to fish deaths. Red Spot Disease is reasonably common in NSW coastal catchments and has been previously reported in many freshwater catchments and estuaries throughout Australia, including NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Many fish species are known to be susceptible to the disease bream, mullet, whiting, dusky flathead, dart, eels and even catfish. Severely ulcerated fish should not be eaten on advice from the NSW Food Authority. Angers who observe sick or dying fish are being urged to contact NSW DPI at your local DPI Fisheries Office, or to contact DPI Aquatic Biosecurity and Risk Management on (02) 49821232 for advice. People can also report Red Spot Disease on the OzFish website at: https://ozfish.org.au/red-spotsubmission-form/

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH COFFS BYPASS PROJECT THE Coffs Harbour community is being encouraged to keep up to date with the latest information about the bypass project by signing up to receive regular email newsletters. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the latest edition is being issued today and regular updates will be provided throughout the project. “This is an exciting project not only for those that live in and around Coffs Harbour, but for anyone who travels through the area whether that be heavy vehicle movements, for business and industry, or those enjoying our beautiful region for leisure,” said Mr Conaghan. “This latest update also includes information on what the

project team is doing to prevent the spread of Panama disease to local banana growers. “The teams have worked with local growers to develop a plan which involves cleaning and wash down procedures for plant, vehicles, equipment and personnel, with the basic principle of ‘Come Clean, Leave Clean’ whenever entering or leaving banana plantations.” State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the project team is also updating the community about some of the 30 local businesses that have already started work to help build the bypass. “We’re pleased to be working with local Aboriginal-owned business Ahoy Traffic Control

and Labour Hire, which is owned by Gumbaynggirr man Des Ahoy,” Mr Singh said. “This company has strong ties to the local Coffs Harbour community and Des is passionate about creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal people. “I’d love even more locals to get behind it and stay informed by signing up for the newsletter as we forge ahead with delivering this historic project. “The newsletter also covers information about at-home noise treatments, installing local site compounds and utility relocations.” More information is available at https://www.pacifichighway. nsw.gov.au/coffsharbourbypass

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Dangerous gap on Naughtons Road rapidly widens A MAJOR landslip Gap Road northeast of Casino is accelerating as predicted, and will remain closed for at least the next three months as Richmond Council Council engineering contractors continue to assess the deep landslip which occurred during flooding rains in the region March. Community service delivery director Angela Jones said the road was continuing to move following the initial landslip and a detailed geotechnical assessment was required before any repairs could be undertaken. The Council has engaged a specialist geotechnical

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April 22, 2021

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FANS FLOCK TO GOLDNOVA By Tania Spiers-Phillips

THEY came from everywhere – from Townsville to Melbourne and everywhere in between for Supanova Gold Coast. Held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre at the weekend, the event was one of the first pop culture conventions in the world

since lockdown last year. Ironically Goldnova (as it’s affectionately known to fans) was one of the last conventions in 2020 happening just as Covid 19 hit Australia. Fans, artisans and celebrities seemed happy to be out and enjoying the fun, and some it seemed used lockdown to work on

their Costumes because the standard (and amount) of Cosplay seemed to be well up on previous years. The Gold Coast event is hopefully the first of six Supanova’s around Australia with Melbourne next cab off the rank in May and the events culminating in the Brisbane and Adelaide events in November.

Leia comes face to face with son Kylo Ren as Victorian Mason Freeman and Tweed journalist Tania Spiers-Phillips met up at Supanova on the Gold Coast.

Fans of Author MxTX meet at Supanova.

Supanova regulars Mel and Shenae Guzzardi of Melbourne brought their art to the Gold Coast.

Former Gold Coast-Tweed journalist turned author Maria Lewis was one of the authors who came out for this year’s event.

Cosplay experts Sarkodos Cosplay of the Gold Coast and Nayzeers from Brisbane.

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Gold Coasters Taylor Crawford, Rachel Archbold and Hunter Corbett.

Disney princesses Jess Crowley and Hannah Boag from the Gold Coast.

Mother and daughter Narelle and Madison Farley get into the Supanova spirit.

The gang from Full Circle at Kingscliff.

Kingscliff trio Mai Spiers, Erin Phillips and Ash Kaeki.

The family that Cosplays together stays together according to Townsville Trio Bev, Tiffany and Graeme Hone.

Artisans David Allan and Beattie Alvarez found people loved their creations coming close to selling out on the first day alone.

Queen of Hearts Georgina Hohenhaus and Ghost General Debra Hollowood of the Gold Coast.

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Inspiring the big conversations at Renew Fest THIS year, Renew Fest has teamed up with local ecologically and socially conscious podcasters who will help facilitate the big inspiring conversations and stories of the festival headliners and panelists. “Stories change lives,” says festival director Ella Rose Goninan. “We wanted to shift from keynote talks to a more interactive conversationalstyle to draw audiences into the deep personal stories of our festival presenters. We will also have podcasters record their sessions and publish them online in the weeks after the festival, and are super excited about this!” The podcasters will facilitate twelve themed round panels across the festival weekend, as well as do live interviews of the headliner guests. The list of podcasters collaborating with Renew Fest reflect the many facets of the festival’s wide-ranging and

heart-felt approach to “full system change”. Cyprien Clerc from the FutureSeeds podcast says “Our minds are formed by our environment and the information we receive. This is why we need to hear the other side of the story, we need positive media.” “RenewFest is everything

that I love. Just as I aim for in my own podcast, the festival encompasses humanity, community and science to form a complete picture of the world change that we need.” Thomas Keily from Comedian v Economist says “It often seems that there’s a deliberate attempt to make economics inaccessible.

As podcasters, we have to fight the power and make knowledge and wisdom decentralised and free.” James Perrin from The Overview Effect says “In a world where we are bombarded with numbers, expert opinions, and a media frenzy, storytelling offers us an alternative. It

offers us a form of intimate human connection that we so desperately need. I’m looking forward to having these human moments, to gather, listen, learn, and connect at RenewFest.” Other podcasters featured at Renew Fest include Rob Royale and Katie Grubb from Mullum Heads, and Helen McCosker from Carbon8. The festival’s conversational approach begins on the special Friday Night Opening event when local Indigenous Elder and trauma expert Judy Atkinson will be in dialogue with Miriam Rose UngunmerrBaumann, Senior Australian of the Year and teacher of “dadirri” (deep listening), who will appear via zoom. The festival runs Mother’s Day Weekend 8-9 May at Mullumbimby Showground, with an opening night Friday 7 May at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Tickets and info at www.renewfest.org.au

$4M bridge for Pearces Creek DISHONEST FUNERAL HOMES PUT ON NOTICE

HAULAGE restrictions and single lane traffic will soon be a thing of the past following a $2.2 million grant from the NSW Government towards replacing the ageing timber Pearces Creek Bridge north of Alstonville. Work on the new bridge will begin within 12 months to deliver safer journeys for locals and all road users. Ben Franklin MLC said the bridge upgrade would make a huge difference to haulage and transport vehicles, school buses and anyone driving across Pearces Creek, which links into Maquires Creek which runs through the Teven valley. “Pearces Creek Bridge has served the community well for many years, but it has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced with a modern, stronger structure that meets the needs of today’s road users,” Mr Franklin said. “This road is a key connecting point between the Lismore and Ballina shires that is used every day by families, freight workers

and tourists and they will soon be able to cross the Creek without loading restrictions.” “Ballina Shire Council has worked incredibly hard with both state and federal Governments to secure funding for a new bridge and I am thrilled to announce over $2.2 million to help make this project happen.” The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government had accelerated funding for the programme with more than $290 million shared across 54 councils in round one. “That’s hundreds of fast-tracked projects that will start across the state in the next 12 months, helping councils to create and support jobs, drive productivity and keep our regional communities connected,”

Mr Toole said. Ballina Mayor David Wright said his Council was delighted to receive $2.24 million from the NSW Government via the Fixing Country Bridges Programme. “Pearces Creek Bridge is an important transport link for our community connecting the two shires of Lismore and Ballina affecting schools, businesses, as well as residents,” Cr Wright said. “The project will improve safety for road users, reduce maintenance costs and reinstate the bridge from one lane to two lanes.” “The total project cost is over $4 million, and Ballina Shire Council has been fortunate enough to receive federal and state funding for this important community asset.”

UNSCRUPULOUS funeral home operators looking to take advantage of grieving families have been put on notice with a series of Fair Trading blitzes being conducted across the industry. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said that following reforms introduced by the NSW Government, funeral homes are now required to disclose prices publicly to consumers or face a significant fine. “The death of a loved one is already painful enough and the last thing we want is for that pain to be exploited for financial gain,” Mr Anderson said. “Our new reforms require funeral homes to clearly display itemised costs of certain goods and services on their website and at their business premises. “By law, funeral homes must clearly display pricing on websites and in store, including the lowest cost options for the burial or cremation of a body.

“A recent IPART inquiry has identified not all operators are complying with these new rules. My message to those who aren’t complying is to expect to be caught out by our inspectors.” Mr Anderson said the rules have been designed to give consumers in need of funeral services peace of mind that they are not being overcharged by opportunist funeral homes. “A large portion of the industry is doing the right thing, but for those who aren’t, this is not an area that we take lightly and Fair Trading will come down on you,” Mr Anderson said. In addition to greater cost transparency, the reforms also include

disclosure requirements regarding transport, the ownership of mortuary and crematorium services and strict processes around pre-paid funerals. Since September Fair Trading has communicated with more than 500 stakeholders in the industry, informing them of new standards and requirements. If funeral directors fail to comply with the information standard requirements, they may have to pay a fine of $550 for an individual or $1100 for a corporation. If prosecuted under the Fair Trading Act 1987, the maximum penalty is $5,500. For more information, please visit Fair Trading Funeral Facts.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

NEWS 31

Plan to give Iluka landmark radical facelift By Tim Howard ILUKA’S Sedgers Reef Hotel is such a local landmark the owners Bill and Maria McGeary plan to rebuild it twice. A DA at Tuesday’s Clarence Valley Council environment, planning and community committee meeting proposes the demolition of the current structure and replacement with a temporary hotel before the construction of the final structure. Council staff have recommended approval of the DA which revealed a three stage plan to end up with a modern hotel on the Iluka Bay waterfront. The DA proposes a first stage of constructing a temporary hotel on the adjoining Lot 4 of the site. It would be built from shipping containers, including a bar, kitchen and amenities, joined by a wooden deck with a waterproof cover. The temporary pub would trade to allow the demolition of the old hotel and the construction of the new complex. The plans propose an additional 130.6 sqm of floor space compared to the original structure. The proposal appeared to have the support of the

resident with only four submissions coming to council during the exhibition period. All four were supportive of the plan, although two neighbours were concerned about the parking provisions. The plans called for 15 on-site parking spaces to be augmented by 36 parking spaces on Crown St adjoining the hotel. Council staff said using land adjoining the hotel for a carpark would be out of place in a waterfront setting. However, a neighbour’s submission, said car parking for hotel patrons in Crown St would be a problem for his business. Local businessman Matthew Lawson said there had to be a better solution than on-street parking.

“I am very supportive of the pub redevelopment but very, very concerned about the parking proposal in that it will result in cars being parked along the street in front of my property and neighbouring properties, reducing overall amenity, and negatively impacting my own business which is attracting visitors to Iluka,” he said. “The owners have a significant land holding and there must be a better solution to what has been proposed, which in all practical reality will result in nearly all cars parking on the street.” The was also a concern from neighbours about the amount of asbestos in the building, including asbestos roofing sheets. Council staff said the

council had strict protocols for dealing with asbestos and workers on the site would be aware of the requirements they must follow There has been a hotel on the site since 1874 and redeveloping the current building has been in the pipeline for a decade or more. In 2013 a proposal came to council for a $3 million redevelopment when then owners Owen McGeary and Robin Gilmore noted their building had “run its race”. At the time Iluka residents were right behind the plan, with 500 signing a petition in support of the development. Nothing came of those plans, but the current applicants, Burton & Carter Pty Ltd, in a covering letter to the DA, were keen to push

ahead with the proposal. “Our client is most anxious to get this project started quickly and would appreciate if the application could be expedited as quickly as possible,” it read. “Not only will this make our client’s proposal easier to bring to fruition but, considering the latest coronavirus and economic issues we suggest this development will provide much needed support for the town and surrounding areas. “The need for employment of local trades and suppliers during the construction period and later continuous employment for locals with the ongoing operations of the hotel can only be a great asset to the town during the post coronavirus years.”

JACK EVANS SET TO BECOME TOURISM FOCAL POINT ELEVEN hectares of prime community land at the Jack Evans Boat Harbour precinct will now serve as a recreational and tourism focal point for Tweed Heads according to NSW Member for Tweed .Geoff Provest. Mr Provest made comment following the Tweed Shire Council’s announcement they had adopted the Plan of Management for the precinct. The plan, which was placed on public exhibition late last year and officially adopted on February 18, sets out the future planning and management of the precinct, and ensures the area is protected and used as the recreational and tourist centrepiece for Tweed Heads. Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry welcomed the plan’s adoption and thanked residents for their input. “I would like to extend my thanks to everyone that provided their feedback as part of the consultation. Their

improvements as well as erosion protection work, so it’s great to see the precinct plan coming to fruition,” Mr Provest said. The plan is consistent with the Tweed Shire Open Space Strategy and Council’s policy for Commercial Recreation Activities on Public Open Space, and has now been approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Plan of Management is an important document as it ensures appropriate The areas covered by the adopted Jack Evans Boat Harbour Plan of Management. management and use of valued contributions will make certain quality, accessible regional which has received a major community land, so that the priorities to enhance, facility for passive recreation.” injection of Government residents and visitors to the protect and manage the precinct The Plan of Management money. Tweed region can continue to are delivered and that the plan covers several parklands in the “The NSW Government has enjoy this community space for meets the needs of the Tweed area, the northern and western invested over $193,000 from its generations to come. community now and into the sections of the waterway and Crown Reserves Improvement To view the Jack Evans Boat future,” Cr Cherry said. some sections of Ebenezer Fund into this urban parkland Harbour Plan of Management, “The plan ensures that the Park. precinct over the past two a companion guide and for Jack Evans Boat Harbour Mr Provest welcome the years to support boardwalk, more information, visit www. precinct is recognised as a high plan’s adoption for the area cycleway, seating and shade yoursaytweed.com.au/JEBH.

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April 22, 2021

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April 22, 2021

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THE MULE

PRIME7, 8.30pm

Clint Eastwood’s film career has spanned more than 65 years. He’s directed 37 films and starred in more than 70. To say the man is a legend is an understatement. In The Mule, Eastwood, 90, is Earl Stone, an unassuming horticulturist and Korean War veteran who is desperately trying to atone for a life he sees as full of mistakes. While is daughter Iris (real-life daughter Alison Eastwood) prepares to be married, Earl becomes a drug mule for a Mexican cartel. But don’t let his elderly doddering fool you – he’s still got the steely stare and sharp shot practiced in all the Westerns of yore. A true master, this may be the great man’s swan song. Don’t miss it.

Liking this slow-burning psychological mystery comes naturally, thanks in part to its stunning Blue Mountains setting. The disparate bunch of staff and patients of Ward C, a mental health facility, are majestically perched high above the mountains. The main protagonist is gifted psychiatric nurse Nik (British actor Rudi Dharmalingam, pictured), who is discovering firsthand that sanity is a mercurial beast, but the audience is also treated to funny and empathetic story arcs about others, including aloof manager Linda (Mandy McElhinney). Tonight, Genevieve’s (Harriet Dyer) hyper-sexuality causes problems. If one episode just isn’t enough, find the rest on iview.

SECRET SCOTLAND

SBS, 8.30pm

Most travel shows follow a tried-andtrue formula: an earnest presenter, who has never set foot at the location before, sets about to discover the locale, with lashings of wideeyed enthusiasm. The endearing aspect of this miniseries is that the convivial host, comedian and QI regular Susan Calman, is a born and bred Scot. She has made it her mission to experience and unearth all the treasures in her country. Her patriotism – and candour – is infectious. Tonight, in the third instalment, Calman is at the famous Loch Ness. She meets a man who spent almost 30 years waiting for Nessie, and bravely takes a ride in a home-made submarine. 2304

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.55 Q+A. (R) 11.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Back Roads. (R) 1.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 2.05 Doctor Foster. (Mls, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 Queensland Chaplains In World War I. 4.10 Prosecuting Evil. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Harry And Meghan: Becoming Royal. (2019, PGa, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Honey. (2003, PGal, R) Jessica Alba. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross explores a cool-climate display garden, and Jane Edmanson finds green space in the city. 8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 4. Vera investigates when the remains of a body are discovered in an abattoir incinerator. 10.00 Keeping Faith. (Ml) Faith gets a new lead in Madlen’s case. 11.05 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.20 The Vaccine. (R) 11.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program. 12.05 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures: Warrior Pharaoh Queen. (PGa, R) 8.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. 9.20 Patriot Brains. (M, R) Hosted by Bill Bailey. 10.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 Woodstock. (Mad, R) 1.15 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+a) 4.15 How Narcissists Took Over The World. (Mal, R) 4.45 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile transform a tired old laundry into something beautiful. 8.30 MOVIE: The Mule. (2018, Mln) An elderly Korean War veteran, suffering from financial difficulties, signs on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. However, it is not long before he finds himself caught between his employers and the law. Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Manny Montana. 11.00 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+av, R) Part 1 of 4. 12.00 World’s Richest Dogs. (PGl, R) Meet some of the world’s “richest” dogs, who lead lives of pampered luxury. 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos. From TIO Stadium, Darwin. 9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus Brisbane Broncos match, with NRL news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014, Mv, R) A cop becomes a cyborg. Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman. 12.45 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Max and Reynolds treat a young patient who comes to New Amsterdam with symptoms of a heart attack. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. Home shopping. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Living Room. The team help a family who opened an Afghani eatery just as COVID hit last year. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mh) Graham Norton chats with actors Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Felicity Jones and Wunmi Mosaku, and comedian John Bishop. Music by British musician Olly Alexander’s Years & Years. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 MOVIE: Kenny. (2006, M) 10.35 Brush With Fame. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 Insert Name Here. 12.05am Catalyst. 1.05 Parks And Recreation. 1.30 Reno 911! 1.50 The IT Crowd. 2.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 3.00 News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 The Furchester Hotel. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Cup of China. Replay. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 Jungletown. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 The Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. 9.20 How Sex Changed The World. 10.10 Sex In The World’s Cities. 11.10 Yokayi Footy. 11.45 News. 12.10am 24 Hours In Police Custody. 1.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Peter

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II. 8.40 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.40 iFish. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Hawaii Five-0. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Madam Secretary. 5.00 MacGyver.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Wildwitch. Continued. (2018, PG, Danish) 6.55 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 8.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 10.20 Strings. (2004, PG) Noon Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 1.50 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 3.45 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 5.45 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.45 Support The Girls. (2018, M) 9.30 Mystery Men. (1999, PG) 11.45 Capernaum. (2018, M, Lebanese Arabic) 2.05am Half Brother. (2018, MA15+, Portuguese) 3.55 Sweet Country. (2017, M)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00

Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Tasmania SuperSprint. Highlights. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 3.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. 3.30 The Food Dude. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Hollywood Medium. 1.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Red Bull Soapbox Race: Paris. 4.00 Ultimate Rush. 4.30 Dance Moms. 5.30 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Maid In Manhattan. (2002, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 11.45 Love Island. 12.45am Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 1.40 Hollywood Medium. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 The Unicorn. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Conners. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Vaccine. 8.00 Planet America. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Planet America. 1.10 ABC Late News. 1.30 Friday Briefing. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 5.00 Planet America.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Strait To The Plate. 10.30 Going Places. 11.00 Buwarrala Aryah. Noon MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1.35 Bamay. 2.05 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 9.05 Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Sasquatch’n. 10.10 My Life As I Live It. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 How Close Can I Beach? 7.30 Island Hunters. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Backyard Goldmine. Noon Fixer Upper. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 How Close Can I Beach? 4.30 Big Beach Builds. 5.00 Raising House. 6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Hidden Potential. 8.30 Lake Life. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 Pool Kings. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

2.05pm Find Me In Paris. 2.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 2.55 The Next Step. 3.15 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.35 Ali-A’s Superchargers. 4.10 The Inbestigators. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 Endlings. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: The Next Step Live: The Movie. (2015) 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Fruits Basket. 9.05 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 9.30 Radiant. 9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

11.30 Oliver’s Twist. Noon Gourmet Farmer. 1.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Cook, Eat, Burn. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Poh & Co. Best Bites. 4.00 Coastal Cookery. 4.30 Oliver’s Twist. 5.30 Gourmet Farmer. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 9.40 Mystery Diners. 10.05 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 10.35 Come Dine With Me UK. 11.05 Late Programs.

Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Friday Showdown. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 5.30 The Serve. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, April 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 2.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 4.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 18. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. (PG, R) 2.30 Figure Skating. 2021 ISU World C’ships. Ice dance. 4.00 Brother. (PGa, R) 4.05 Travel Man. (PG, R) 4.35 The Great Escape. (PGav, R) 5.35 Hunting Nazi Treasure. (PG, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. Gold Coast v Sydney. 4.30 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 National Anzac Centre: War Stories. (PG) 1.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 2.00 Australian Red Cross Connecting. (PG) 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 7.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 7.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 8.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 12.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Durrells. (PG, R) Leslie falls in with a bad crowd. 8.20 Finding Alice. (Ml) Alice grows desperately short of money and must stop her home from being sold from under her nose. 9.10 Wakefield. (Madl, R) A psychiatric nurse’s sanity is tested. 10.10 The Split. (Mdl, R) 11.10 Doctor Foster. (Mls, R) 12.05 Rage. (PG, R) 4.25 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (Final, PG) 8.30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 9.25 MOVIE: The Game. (1997, MA15+a, R) 11.45 MOVIE: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+alv, R) 1.45 MOVIE: Shutter Island. (2010, MA15+av, R) 4.15 Nocturne In Black. (Mav) 4.40 Memorable. (Ma) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, PGlv, R) A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet. 10.10 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, Mlv, R) A New York City police detective heads to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to be reunited with his estranged wife. However, his plans are disrupted when a gang of terrorists take over the office tower where she works. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman. 1.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 Currumbin Dawn Service. The Anzac Day dawn service from Currumbin.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Music From The Home Front. (PG) Anzac Day eve performance to say thank you, pay respects and celebrate the spirit that binds us all. 10.00 Made From Melbourne. (Ml) Takes a look at Melbourne’s live music scene. 10.40 MOVIE: Dreamgirls. (2006, Mdl, R) Charts the careers of a singing group. Beyoncé Knowles. 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGd) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Weekend Today.

6.00 Advancing Australia. Presented by Guy Pearce. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) A car freefalls off a ledge. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. 8.00 Ambulance. (Ml) London paramedics are dispatched to aid a patient who has fallen down a flight of stairs at a casino. 10.20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (Mal, R) An elderly woman fractures her hip. 11.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) A girl is found hiding in a storage unit. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Set. (Return) 8.30 Unprotected Sets. 9.25 Live From The BBC. 10.10 Sammy J. 10.15 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 10.50 Insert Name Here. 11.20 Staged. 11.45 High Fidelity. 12.10am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.55 Escape From The City. 1.50 Gruen XL. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Beat Street. (1984, M) 1.55 Welcome To Country. 2.05 Suspect Moustache. 2.35 New Girl. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Dateline. 11.30 Insight. 12.30am MOVIE: Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. Noon Weekender. 12.30 Creek To Coast. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Bottoms Up. (1960) 12.20pm MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 2.20 MOVIE: The Cruel Sea. (1953, PG) 4.55 MOVIE: The Dam Busters. (1955) 7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 10. NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels. 9.45 Super Rugby Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Ambush Bay. (1966, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 2. Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Highlights. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon JAG. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 iFish. 4.00 Stories Of Bikes. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 12.15am 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm The Inbestigators. 4.30 Odd Squad. 4.55 Endlings. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 9.55 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 11.55 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 1.35pm Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 3.15 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 5.00 Strings. (2004, PG) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.30 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 11.20 Half Brother. (2018, MA15+, Portuguese) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Replay. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Food Dude. 2.00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 2.30 American Pickers. 3.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. (Premiere) 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.30 Megastructures. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Melbourne v Richmond. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Barbie And Chelsea The Lost Birthday. (2021) 9.30 Children’s Programs. Noon Ironman. Austn C’ships. 2.00 Road Trick. 2.30 Race Across The World. 3.45 MOVIE: Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back. (1998) 5.15 MOVIE: The Golden Compass. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (2014, M) 10.20 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Carol’s Second Act. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.55pm Becker. 2.00 Frasier. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 Friends. 10.45 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997, M) 1.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 2 Broke Girls. 3.15 Mom. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2.30pm The Vaccine. 2.45 Drum Beat. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Landline. 8.00 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Come Dine With Me UK. 1.30 Poh & Co. Best Bites. 2.00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 3.10 Living On The Veg. 4.05 Late Nite Eats. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.00 The Perfect Serve. 5.30 Cheese Slices. 6.30 Heston’s Fantastical Food. 7.30 Jamie’s American Road Trip. 8.30 Ainsley Eats The Streets. 9.30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Bamay. 2.25 Gridiron. West Bowl. Finals. 3.55 Rugby League. NRL Perth Nines. Harmony Cup. 4.40 African News. 4.55 APTN National News. 5.25 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 NITV News: Nula. 6.25 Going Places. 6.55 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Totem And Ore. 10.15 MOVIE: Primal. (2010, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Restored By The Fords. 11.30 Postcards. Noon Big Beach Builds. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Raising House. 2.30 Lake Life. 3.30 Pool Kings. 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 5.30 Hidden Potential. 6.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 7.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 Racing Dreams. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News. 1.00 News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 5.30 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Racing Dreams. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 9.30 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, April 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Anzac Dawn Service From Melbourne. 6.30 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Anzac Day March Sydney. 10.30 Insiders. 11.25 Offsiders. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Insiders. (R) 1.30 Offsiders. (R) 2.00 Landline. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Air Force 100 Highlights. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 You Can’t Ask That. (R) 5.55 The Art Of Remembrance.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Small Business Secrets. (PG) 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. Ice Gala. 4.05 Tour De Legacy: The Western Front. (PGal, R) 5.05 Small Business Secrets. (PG, R) 5.35 Hunting Nazi Treasure. (PG, R)

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) A look at the week in sport. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) A discussion of all things NRL. 1.00 Kokoda: The Spirit Lives. (PGlvw, R) A look at the Kokoda Track. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Advancing Australia. (R) 12.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (Final) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.40 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

6.25 Compass. (PGa, R) 6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.30 Wakefield. (Mals) 9.25 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, Malv, R) 11.20 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (MA15+lsv, R) 12.20 Keeping Faith. (Ml, R) 1.25 Black Comedy. (Mals, R) 1.55 Back In Very Small Business. (Mls, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (MA15+lsv, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Russia: 1000 Years Of History. (PG) 9.15 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Digging Deep. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.15 An Australian Hero: Keith Payne VC. (Malv, R) 11.15 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (Mal, R) 12.15 D-Day: 75 Years. (Mal, R) 2.00 The Honesty Experiment. (PG, R) 3.10 Spina Bifida And Me. (Ma, R) 4.05 Depression And Me. (Madl, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. (Final, PG) The remaining six couples freestyle their way through the final night of the competition. 8.45 MOVIE: Danger Close: The Battle Of Long Tan. (2019, MA15+av) During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fight for their lives. Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Richard Roxburgh. 11.15 MOVIE: Fallen. (1998, Mlv, R) A detective tracks a demon. Denzel Washington, John Goodman. 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 LEGO Masters. (PG) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence. (Mav, R) 10.55 Shallow Grave. (Mav) 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Superstars Week kicks off with the contestants recreating one of Nigella Lawson’s favourite dishes. 9.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) After Crosby’s old army buddy is attacked in an apparent drug deal gone wrong, the team’s quest for answers uncovers a dangerous web of conspiracy. Jess questions his relationship with Sarah. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Dark States. 9.30 Last Woman On The Planet. 10.30 Catalyst. 11.30 The Romantics And Us. 12.30am You Can’t Ask That. 1.00 Restoration Australia. 2.00 Gruen XL. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 The Furchester Hotel. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Noma Australia. 1.30 New Girl. 2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Brisbane Bullets v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 5.00 Basketball. NBL. Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. 1.25am Weediquette. 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 1.00 The Zoo. 1.30 SA Weekender. 2.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 MOVIE: They Shall Not Grow Old. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.15pm Garden Gurus. 12.45 Getaway. 1.15 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (1958, PG) 6.00 MOVIE: Battle Of Britain. (1969, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Fishing Edge. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Endlings. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Strings. Continued. (2004, PG) 7.05 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 9.50 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 11.35 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 1.30pm Polina. (2016, PG, French) 3.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 5.30 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.00 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Counterfeiters. (2007, MA15+, German) 10.25 Tracks. (2013, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Fishing. Australian Championships. 11.00 Oz Fish TV. (Return) 11.30 River To Reef: Retro. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Collingwood v Essendon. 6.00 Counting Cars. 6.30 MOVIE: Wild Hogs. (2007, PG) 8.35 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Holidays Unwrapped. (2019) 2.00 Dance Moms. 4.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Rocky & Bullwinkle. (2000, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Super 8. (2011, M) Midnight Love Island. 1.00 Dance Moms. 2.40 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Neighbours. 10.30 To Be Advised. 1.50pm Carol’s Second Act. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Posh Frock Shop. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News. 5.30 Australia Remembers: 75th Anniversary Of The End Of WWII. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Drum Beat. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Late Nite Eats. 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 For The Love Of Bread. 6.00 Vanishing Foods. 6.30 Coastal Kitchen. 7.00 Cook Like An Italian. 7.30 Foolproof Cooking. 8.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Amazing Wedding Cakes. 10.30 For The Love Of Bread. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.35 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Football. QAFLW. 11.30 Football. AFL. Heartland Footy. Murray League. 1.30pm Rugby League. NRL. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 4.45 NT Football. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Behind The Brush. 7.30 Jackie Robinson. 8.40 Paradise Soldiers. 9.40 Truth Be Told: Lest We Forget. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 2.00 Island Hunters. 2.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Restored By The Fords. 8.30 Flipping Across America. (Premiere) 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon News. 1.00 News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 4.30 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 5.30 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, April 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Monash And Me. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.00 Loch Ness. (Malv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 The Queen Mother. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The 93rd Annual Academy Awards. (PG) 1.00 Highway Cops. (PGlv, R) 1.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.00 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.15 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 12.05 Trump Takes On The World. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Mdlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) 8.30 Secret Scotland. (PG) 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Outlander. (MA15+) 11.55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Masv, R) 1.45 Asylum City. (Mlv, R) 3.35 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.40 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.30 The 93rd Annual Academy Awards. (PG, R) A celebration of cinematic achievement. Nominees for Best Picture include The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7. From Kodak Theatre and Union Station, Hollywood. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 LEGO Masters. (PG) 8.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv) 9.50 100% Footy. (M) 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Manson: The Lost Tapes. (MA15+av, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The teams must create a meal which needs to feature one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s flavour bombs. 8.40 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. Identical twin sisters want to marry the same man. A hypnotist solves an addiction to buying cheap homewares. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mh, R) Guests include Tom Cruise. 10.40 The Project. (R) 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 David Attenborough’s Penguin King. 10.00 Back In Time For Dinner. 11.00 The Set. 11.30 Escape From The City. 12.30am Extras. 1.00 Parks And Recreation. 1.20 Reno 911! 1.40 The IT Crowd. 2.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.30 SBS Courtside. Noon Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings. 2.30 VICE World Of Sports. 3.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. (Return) 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.40 MOVIE: The Saint Strikes Back. (1939, PG) Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 60 Minute Makeover. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 The Zoo. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Autopsy USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 London Kills. 8.40 The Bill. 10.10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.40 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 12.05pm Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Star Trek: Enterprise.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Endlings. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ernest & Celestine. Continued. (2012, PG) 7.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 9.15 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 10.55 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 12.40pm Tracks. (2013, M) 2.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 5.35 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 7.55 The Elephant And The Butterfly. (2017, M, French) 9.30 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Blue Water Savages. 9.00 Swamp People. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 3.00 Freesurfer. 4.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 8.30 MOVIE: Terminator Salvation. (2009, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Hollywood Medium. 1.00 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PG) 3.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 4.00 Peaking. 4.45 Dance Moms. 5.45 LEGO Masters. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Paranormal Caught On Camera. Midnight Love Island. 1.00 Bad Teen To Ballroom Queen. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Neighborhood. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Cheers. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Unicorn. 2.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Conners. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 New Scandi Cooking. 4.00 Coastal Cookery. 4.30 Oliver’s Twist. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 7.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 8.30 Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi. 9.00 Tales From River Cottage. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Behind The Brush. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 News. 7.25 Songlines On Screen. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black Conversations. 9.00 Making A Mark. 10.05 News. 10.15 Boomalli: Five Koori Artists. 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Raising House. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Island Hunters. Noon Backyard Goldmine. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 Restored By The Fords. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 How Close Can I Beach? 4.30 Big Beach Builds. 5.00 Flipping Across America. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Bargain Mansions. 10.30 Flipping Virgins. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Serve. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 AFL Tonight. 7.30 NRL Tonight. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, April 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 2.00 Loch Ness. (Final, Malv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.10 Living Black Conversations. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 The Queen Mother. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sorority Surrogate. (2014, Mv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.10 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.40 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG) 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. Part 4 of 5. 9.30 Laura’s Choice. (MA15+a, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Q+A. (R) 12.10 Black Comedy. (Mal, R) 12.40 Back In Very Small Business. (Mls, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Mlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Box 21. (MA15+av, R) 1.50 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (Mal, R) 3.40 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PGl) After an explosive eviction, new friendships and alliances solidify. 9.15 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.15 The Resident. (M) Cain faces a harsh reality when Kit gives him the opportunity to prove he is ready to return to the operating room. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Station 19. (Ma) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 LEGO Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 8.50 Resident Alien. (Premiere, Mlmv) An alien hiding in a small Colorado town is asked to help solve a murder. 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Australian Scandal: Caught In The Act. (Mlsv) 12.10 Emergence. (Mhv, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Chefs tackle an elimination challenge. 8.50 NCIS. Evidence from a stabbing leads Torres to his estranged father, Miguel, who left when he was a child. 10.50 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Staged. 9.10 Back. (Return) 9.35 Extras. 10.05 Fisk. (Final) 10.35 High Fidelity. (Final) 11.00 In The Long Run. 11.25 The Games. 11.55 Live From The BBC. 12.40am Unprotected Sets. 1.35 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 Reno 911! 2.20 The IT Crowd. 2.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final) 3.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Warriors v Kings. Replay. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.35 Ralph. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Asia’s Next Top Model. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 The Casketeers. 9.55 Travel Man. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 World’s Most Extreme Airports. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.10 Diagnosis Murder. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 9.25 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 10.35 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 12.05pm Love Is In The Air. (2005, M, French) 2.05 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.35 Fame. (2009, PG) 5.50 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 7.30 The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 9.30 The Captain. (2017, MA15+, German) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Motor Racing. Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Outback Pilots. 10.30 Supertruckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 The Break Boys. 4.10 Dance Moms. 5.10 Baywatch. 6.10 LEGO Masters. 7.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Net. (1995, M) 12.20am Love Island. 1.30 90 Day Fiance. 2.20 Peaking. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Surge. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Unicorn. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Raymond. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 New Scandi Cooking. 4.00 Coastal Cookery. 4.30 Oliver’s Twist. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey. 9.00 Red Chef Revival. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.15 Through The Wormhole. 12.05pm Making A Mark. 1.10 Footprints On Our Land. 2.00 Haunted: The Other Side. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 First Australians. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Chi-Town. 9.50 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. Replay. 11.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.30pm Flipping Virgins. 1.30 Fixer Upper. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 How Close Can I Beach? 4.30 Big Beach Builds. 5.00 Bargain Mansions. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Farmhouse Facelift. 8.30 Restoration Man. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Off The Grid On The Beach. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 NRL Tonight. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, April 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 11.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Informer. (Mdlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Julian. (PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Pregnant At 17. (2016, Msv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. 1.10 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.40 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.20 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Return, Mal) 9.35 QI. (PG) 10.10 The Set. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Black Comedy. (M, R) 12.45 Back In Very Small Business. (M, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Final, Mlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 8.30 Building The Channel Tunnel. (PG, R) 9.30 Miniseries: Deadwater Fell. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Crimson Rivers. (MA15+ad) 12.45 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R) 2.45 George Clarke’s Shed Of The Year. (R) 3.40 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Reckoning. (Premiere, MA15+av) A detective fears that a serial killer who terrorised his town five years earlier is on the prowl once again. 10.00 Born To Kill? (M, R) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Kurt Cobain. (MA15+ad, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (Return, PGls) 8.30 Doctor Doctor. (Return, PGalm) An old flame makes a surprise return. 9.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv) Reynolds treats a girl with a gunshot wound. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 The Enemy Within. (Mav) 11.50 Timeless. (Mv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Clare Smyth’s mystery box contestants must create a sweet or savoury dish. 8.40 Bull. (M) The founder of a trial consulting firm uses psychology and technology to win cases for his clients. 10.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 The Romantics And Us. 9.50 Restoration Australia. 10.45 Last Woman On The Planet. 11.50 Louis Theroux: Dark States. 12.50am Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.35 The IT Crowd. 1.55 Small Tales And True. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Orlando Magic v LA Lakers. Replay. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Vs Arashi. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Death Of Stalin. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Jackass: The Movie. (2002, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.30 SA Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Dog Patrol. 11.50 Property Ladder UK. 2.30am Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.20 Diagnosis Murder. 10.15 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.10 MacGyver. 12.05pm Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Endlings. (Final) 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 9.00 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.30 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 12.50pm The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 2.55 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 4.35 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 6.10 Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 7.50 Just A Breath Away. (2018, M, French) 9.30 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 Classic Restos: USA Edition. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 The Break Boys. 4.10 Dance Moms. 5.10 Baywatch. 6.10 LEGO Masters. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PG) 10.40 MOVIE: Brüno. (2009, MA15+) 12.10am Love Island. 1.10 Bridezillas. 2.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Unicorn. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Carol’s Second Act. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Mom. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 2.30 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 One Plus One. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3.00pm Chefs’ Line. 3.30 New Scandi Cooking. 4.00 Coastal Cookery. 4.30 Oliver’s Twist. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 7.30 Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape. 8.00 French Food Safari. 8.30 Hemsley + Hemsley: Healthy & Delicious. 9.00 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes: Another Helping. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.35 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.40 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Building Off The Grid. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Farmhouse Facelift. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 How Close Can I Beach? 4.30 Big Beach Builds. 5.00 Restoration Man. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 How Close Can I Beach? 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 AFL Tonight. 7.30 NRL Tonight. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly. (R) 2.00 Informer. (Madlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Nazi Megastructures. (PG, R) 2.55 Magic Alps. (PGa, R) 3.10 The Perfect Serve. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: He Loves Me. (2011, Masv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mdv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Doctor Doctor. (PGalm, R) 2.00 Desperate Housewives. (Ma, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Mallee Road Trip, Victoria. Presented by Heather Ewart. 8.30 Q+A. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald. 9.35 Trump Takes On The World. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.10 Employable Me Australia. (Ml, R) 12.10 Black Comedy. (Ml, R) 12.40 Back In Very Small Business. (Ml, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Greatest Bridges. (R) 8.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Return, MA15+) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Baghdad Central. (Malv) 11.45 Bosch. (Malv) 12.35 Miniseries: The Hunting. (Malns, R) 2.35 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 3.30 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.40 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+av) Part 2 of 4. An investigation into John Wayne Gacy, the Killer Clown, and Dean Corll, the Candyman. 9.30 7NEWS Presents: Murder In The Outback – The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (M, R) Part 2 of 4. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Front Bar. (M) 12.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 Manifest. (Madv) 11.50 Prison: Mental Health. (MA15+adl) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Heston Blumenthal sets a challenge. 8.40 William And Catherine: Saving The Crown. Takes a look at Prince William and Kate Middleton on their 10th wedding anniversary. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) The SVU must contend with an angry neighbourhood watch group when a girl goes missing. 10.40 The Project. (R) 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.30 Hard Quiz. 10.00 The Weekly. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. 11.05 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.35 Penguin King. 12.30am Back. 12.55 In The Long Run. 1.20 Parks And Recreation. 1.45 Reno 911! 2.05 The IT Crowd. 2.30 Small Tales And True. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: The X-Files. (1998, M) 2.10 States Of Undress. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBL: Overtime. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Taskmaster Norway. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Future Man. 10.25 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 11.20 The Feed. 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cop Squad. 2.00 ICU. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 12.50am Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Keeping Up Appearances. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Poirot. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.10 Diagnosis Murder. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm The Demon Headmaster. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Space Nova. (Final) 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Cleopatra In Space. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Watership Down. Continued. (1978, PG) 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 8.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 10.30 Fame. (2009, PG) 12.45pm The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 2.45 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 4.25 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 5.55 Flash Gordon. (1980, PG) 8.00 Grandma. (2015, M) 9.30 A War. (2015, MA15+, Danish) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 The Simpsons. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Towies. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002, M) 10.30 MOVIE: 300. (2006, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 The Break Boys. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 Baywatch. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Couples Retreat. (2009, M) 12.10am Love Island. 1.10 Bridezillas. 2.10 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Unicorn. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 The Unicorn. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Unicorn. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Back Roads. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Simply Italian. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 New Scandi Cooking. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Oliver’s Twist. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 7.30 Strait To The Plate. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian. 8.30 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wellington Paranormal. 2.00 4 For The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Strait To The Plate. 8.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: Catch A Fire. (2006) 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Barnwood Builders. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 How Close Can I Beach? 3.00 The Block. 4.00 How Close Can I Beach? 4.30 Big Beach Builds. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Raising House. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 AFL Tonight. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

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Eighties legends descend on Twin Towns A MASSIVE line-up of eight Australian music legends descends on Twin Towns for the APIA Good Times Tour in May with tickets selling fast. This APIA Good Times Tour promises to be the biggest yet, with performances from Brian Cadd, Deborah Conway, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, Leo Sayer, Vika and Linda Bull and, making her Good Times debut, Wendy Matthews. APIA Good Times is one of Twin Towns most popular concerts bringing back the hits of the seventies and eighties – performed by the original stars. Collectively, this group of stars contribute to a hit list that includes classics such as Ginger Man, A Little Ray of

Sunshine, Man Overboard, It’s Only the Beginning, Harley & Rose, Chained to the Wheel, I Hate the Music, Love Is in The Air, Bedroom Eyes, Pash, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Thunder in My Heart, Never Let Me Go, The Day You Went Away and Let’s Kiss, to name a few. APIA Good Times is a chance to see all of these music stars in one place, at the same time. For those who have never seen the APIA show before, get set for a rollicking, rock’n’roll rollercoaster like nothing you’ve ever experienced. To book for the APIA Good Times Tour on Saturday 22 or Sunday 23 May, go to www. twintowns.com.au. Tickets are $85 plus booking fee.

IN CONVERSATION WITH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY DIRECTOR A RENOWNED Columbian curator, a Bundjalung artist and a former science teacher (now Lismore’s mayor) will share insights into caring for the environment at a special discussion at the Lismore art gallery. Join José Roca, artistic director of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, will sit down with mayor Vanessa Ekins and Arts Northern Rivers Indigenous Arts Officer Kylie Caldwel at 6pm Wednesday, April 21. Their conversation will explore their shared experiences of land care, water management, research and the importance of cultural, social and

environmental justice to local communities. José Roca is the artistic director of FLORA ars+natura, an independent space for contemporary art in Bogotá, and curator of the LARA collection, Singapore. He was the Estrellita B. Brodsky Adjunct Curator of Latin American Art at Tate, London and managed the arts program at the Banco de la República (MAMU) in Bogotá. Vanessa is a delegate on Rous Water and Chair on Council’s Environment Committee and a qualified science teacher and land-carer and wants to see habitat

corridors through-out rural and urban Lismore. “When I first moved to Lismore the debate around town was whether to build a flood levee to protect the CBD from regular floodwaters,” she said. “From my hydrology

studies at university I understood that planting trees in the upper catchment would reduce flood levels and velocities, so I wrote a submission to the council stating this. They built the levee but I joined Landcare and 20 years later I am still planting trees on the riverbanks of Lismore.” Kylie Caldwell is a Bundjalung artist and Arts Northern Rivers Indigenous Arts Officer. She is an ardent weaver and fibre artist, interested in reviving and pursuing traditional cultural practices that her ancestors have used over thousands of

years, rediscovering these ancient Bundjalung crafts and threading them into the modern world. Kylie seeks to soak up the knowledge and wisdom from Bundjalung Jargoon (country), utilising varies modes to deepen and expand her own cultural creative expression and knowledge. Kylie is also working with the WakeUpTime Women group who have been invited to be part of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney. The group are based in Casino and have been meeting for over ten years to share stories, learn traditional crafts and make intricate pieces.

Punjabi Sikh culture takes centre stage PUNJABI Sikh culture is an important part of Coffs Coast’s identity, and a new exhibition opening on April 23 at Culture Hub in Coffs Central provides a window into the Woolgoolga community through their personal stories, objects and photographs. Early Settlers to Bridal Glamour, is the next community takeover exhibition at Culture Hub, where The Sikh Heritage Museum of Australia are sharing artefacts, interactive displays and insights into how the storylines of local Indian weddings have shifted over time. The Museum has welcomed visitors to Woolgoolga since

2019 and preserves the traditional and religious life of the local Punjabi Sikh community. The new exhibition at Culture Hub not only educates the public about local Sikh history, it also immerses audiences into local Indian culture, celebrating stories of marriage and love. Visitors to Culture Hub might feel like they’ve stepped into a Bollywood scene, with colourful draping and a couple’s wedding seat to take selfies. Photographs of local marriage stories and cultural marriage practices will be on show, including personal stories of how couples met,

and a ‘then’ and ‘now’ photo essay. Working closely with the Sikh Museum, Community

coordinator Sheerien Salindera collaborated with Culture Hub’s Ashleigh Frost, programs facilitator for Coffs

Harbour Regional Gallery and Museum. Alongside the exhibition will be a special program of live music at Culture Hub after dark, spanning Indian classical to Bollywood Groove. On Friday, May 14, Australia’s most dynamic rhythm trio, Circle of Rhythm, will perform their unique sound from Indian instruments. While on Friday, May 21, Indo Jazz Fusion Ensemble will feature the sultry vocals of Sarah Hyland, together with Greg Sheehan, Bobby Singh and local Jazz musos. For more information and tickets please visit: https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/east-atticsounds-tickets-148713334587

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April 22, 2021

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A CITY LOOKS BACK TO LOOK FORWARD STORYTELLING and recent history are the focus of the latest creation at Lismore’s The Quad. Flood Stories is an audio walk and storytelling project by audio documentarymaker, Southern Cross University lecturer and Lismore resident Jeanti St Clair. In 2017 ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie travelled down the Queensland coast into the Northern Rivers region and hit with a vengeance. The flood was the first to overtop Lismore’s levee, which had been built in 2005 to protect the town’s central business district and surrounding residential areas. Four years on, the city of Lismore and its residents continue to grapple with the effects of the natural disaster – economically, physically and psychologically.

Funded through The Quad’s residency program Plein Air, Flood Stories explores residents’ experiences of the flood that left the community in shock at the intensity and destruction of the event. The clean-up task was immense, inspiring a collective community response with coordinated teams of volunteers helping people and businesses in need. Flood Stories features 10 audio stories about the 2017 Lismore flood, told from the

perspectives of people who were flooded and people who helped in the recovery. Each flood story is presented as an audio recording that has been collected through a public storytelling workshop and interviews. Flood Stories starts in a shipping container in The Quad where the public collect audio players and headphones, don raincoats and gumboots, and follow routes around Lismore’s CBD while listening to the personal accounts of people who were directly affected or helped with the rescue and recovery. The stories range from 10 to 30 minutes in duration. Event Details: 28 April – 6 May, 2021 Lismore Quad, 110 Magellan St, Lismore. Free. For more info visit www. lismorefloodstories.net

Rising stars helped to shine even brighter BALLINA-based Screenworks has chosen two young composers to take part in a composing bootcamp for the silver screen. Screenworks is a notfor-profit organisation supporting the TV/film industry in regional Australia. Emerging regional screen composers Tilly Jones from Leycester (Northern NSW) and Joshua Holt from Cairns will each receive six weeks of one-on-one mentoring from two highly acclaimed female screen composers - Kyls B. Burtland and Maria Alfonsine. The mentorships will help them develop skills, increase their experience and build confidence to compose music for the screen. Screenworks CEO Ken Crouch said the APRA AMCOS/Screenworks Screen Composing Bootcamp provides an extraordinary opportunity for emerging regional screen composers to connect with the screen

industry and showcase their talents. “We’re so pleased to be running this mentorship program for emerging composers again this year,” Mr Crouch said. “Our remit at Screenworks is to support and encourage talent from regional, rural and remote Australia across all screen disciplines and we’re looking forward to seeing how Tilly and Joshua grow and develop their composing talents with the expert guidance of Kyls and Maria. “”We hope this opportunity will help them to confidently make their mark on the wider industry both here in Australia and overseas.” The six-week bootcamp will kick off in the coming month with weekly and fortnightly exercises being set and assessed by the mentors before the two mentees join them in Sydney for a one-week practical work experience component.

Jazz by the Sea in Lennox Head JAZZ lovers, get ready to dance. Two big bands will be blowing up a storm at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on May 29. Presented by the Lennox Arts Board, Jazz by the Sea features two world-class jazz bands, The Well Swung Daddies and the widely acclaimed Denson Baartz Quartet. This is the third time Jazz by the Sea has come to Lennox Head. “It will be a real pleasure to once again experience music of this calibre in Lennox Head,” event organisers, Liz Griffiths and Sue Brennan said. “So book a table and get ready for a fabulous night of music and dancing.” The Well Swung Daddies are an elevenpiece band bringing a unique style to original songs and big band classics made famous by the Great Gatsby era and the prohibition years. The band features a large horn section and plays a

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Gemfest mix of rock’n’roll, swing and jive music, which is sure to get you up on your feet. The Denson Baartz Quartet features a superb line-up of highly acclaimed Australian jazz women. They will be joined by seasoned jazz artist, and APRA Song Writing Competition award winner, Sharny Russell, on vocals. The quartet covers styles from tango,

to samba to boogie woogie and groove. The event is at Lennox Head Cultural Centre at 7 pm, Saturday 29th of May. Doors open 6 pm. Tickets are $35 through Eventbrite and the Lennox Arts Board https://www.facebook. com/lennoxartsboard . Food and drink can be purchased on the night, with wine and cheese platters also available to pre-order with tickets.

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April 22, 2021

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COOLY FESTIVAL ROCKS BACK THE CLOCK TIME to turn back the clock as Coolangatta gets set for the return of one of Australia’s biggest rock and roll and nostalgia festivals from June 9-13. Cooly Rocks is back from it’s Covid break with cars, music and dancers set to flood the streets of Coolangatta. The (usually) annual event unites nostalgia enthusiasts and this year will feature Pat Cappoci, BOOM! BOOM! DELUXE, Lucky Seven and many more who will have crowds grooving to the sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s across five full days and nights. Following the festival’s merge with VIVA Surfers Paradise, festival organisers are bringing beloved Elvis tribute artists Brody Finlay, Jack Gatto, Che Orton and Nic King, along with their Blue Suede Shoes to the Coolangatta stage. Major Events Gold Coast’s festival director, Mark Duckworth, said he was hoping the calibre of artists in this year’s line-up would see fans flocking to live performances during the event. “We have curated a range of

stellar rockabilly, swing and rock ‘n’ roll musicians from across Australia as we prepare for one of our best festivals to date,” Mr Duckworth said. “2020 was a tough year for music, so it is great to be able to bring back this festival with such a rockin’ line-up and support musicians. “The 2021 festival will see locals and tourists alike return to the Coolangatta beachfront for the ultimate celebration of nostalgia as they indulge

in the sounds of yesteryear while enjoying much-loved activations and events such as the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Shannons Show ‘N’ Shine.” He said while artists from as far as South Australia and even New Zealand will travel to the festival, local crowd favourites Ella Fontaine & The SugarShakers and The Detonators will be playing for their home crowds. One of the Gold Coast’s

first major music events occurring this year, visitors will continue to converge on the Southern Gold Coast as the celebrated Cooly Rocks On event continues to boost the local economy and assist local tourism providers in fast-tracking their recovery. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate welcomed the return of the iconic festival. “Diversifying our events calendar is critical as we emerge from the challenges

of Covid so I’m delighted to see this iconic event has reinvented itself to appeal to an even wider audience,’’ Mayor Tom Tate said. “I encourage all Gold Coasters, and our valued visitors, to get on down to Cooly and share in the music, sights and surrounds that make Cooly Rocks On such a brilliant weekend.’’ Cooly Rocks On transforms Coolangatta into a celebration of the cars, music, memories and moments of the 50s, 60s and 70s in a colourful explosion of sound and culture, featuring events including the Harvest Moon Swing Ball, Miss Rockabilly, Shannons Show ‘N’ Shine and the new addition of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The free festival will be in full swing from June 9 to 13, welcoming enthusiasts and locals alike to catch a glimpse into the past and indulge in live entertainment, classic cars and vintage outfits. For more information head to https://www.coolyrockson. com/ and accommodation can be booked now via https:// www.coolyrockson.com/ accommodation/

Family affair for DownTown display SONS and Daughters is the name of the latest exhibition at the Tweed Regional Gallery’s in town annexe Gallery DownTown in the heart of the M Arts precinct. The new display, which opened this week and continues until June 13, features the work of Trish Tait and Meli Axford both artists from the local region and reflects their motherhood journeys. Trish Tait’s paintings feature detailed portraiture and simple compositions, surrounded by negative space. She draws inspiration from her daily life, which was enriched in 2020 when her sons returned home during the uncertainty of lockdown. Sons explores this time; her observations of her boys as they adjust to their ‘new normal’, and their inevitable longing to return to the old. “I was inspired to preserve some of these moments, for me a kind of painted record of the inspirational adult the child had become, and perhaps

Trish Tait, Work from Home 2020, oil painting on board. Image courtesy of artist.

Meli Axford, Polo Takes A Dip 2021, oil painting on canvas. Image courtesy of artist.

a celebration of a mother’s sense of accomplishment. I would like to invite the audience to pause, ponder and reflect in their own way,” Tait said. Meli Axford’s art reimagines the Australian landscape with her family in it. Like Tait, Axford explores a deeply personal maternal

my children to share the indescribable intensity of my love, to capture the perfection that love had created and nurtured. I’ve always believed that ‘love will conquer all’ and ‘all you need is love’ everything was, is and will be fixed with love,” Axford said. Meet the artists: On Saturday, May 22, 11am-

relationship, visualising her unconditional love and hopes for her young adult children. Daughters showcases paintings from Axford’s pool series which radiates a deliberate sense of calm and optimism that we are ready for whatever happens. “Motherhood is a labour of love. I wanted to paint

12pm, Trish Tait and Meli Axford will present a free Meet the Artists talk at the Gallery DownTown, sharing an insight into their individual artistic practices and the exhibition Sons & Daughters. Booking is essential by visiting: https://meet-theartists-tait-axford.eventbrite. com.au

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BACCI or Ballina Arts and Crafts Centre Inc invites everyone to its upcoming Autumn Exhibition. Scheduled for 1-2 May 2021 the Exhibition will be held in Ballina’s Masonic Centre 56 Cherry Street Ballina from 9am – 3pm daily An official opening will be held on Saturday 1st at 10am. Free entry is easy on the budget and there will be some great raffle prizes too!. This year the lucky door prize is a beautiful equine sculpture donated by BACCI member Sue Fraser. The exhibition showcases works of the many talented local artists and makers, including some members exhibiting internationally. Come and enjoy a leisurely time viewing art works including paintings, woodwork, photography, weavings and other uniquely crafted items. A perfect time to purchase a gift for Mother’s Day. BACCI itself is a not-for-profit Ballina group that regularly commits funds to support worthwhile community organisations in the area through the sale of artworks and handmade items. New members are always welcome. All are encouraged to participate at monthly meetings and

THE Byron Bay Comedy Festival are bringing the laughs back to basecamp, with their May 2021 program announced this week. Dr Karl proves he’s more than just an incredibly knowledgeable source on all things he’s also a comedy scientist. After presenting at schools during the day the good doctor returns to open the Festival with a blistering brain boggling set. Heading the charge are comedy superstars Glen Robbins and Dave O’Neil – the two loved it so much the first time they insisted on coming again! These two have developed one of those off-stage comedy friendships that comes to life on the stage. There’s a glorious intimacy between the star of Kath and Kim and the team leader from Spicks and Specks – join them as they record ‘Somehow Related’ – their high rating podcast that features a special guest celebrity! The most popular show of the first festival was Best of the Brits, Dan Willis brings the show back with brand new Brits! Featuring John Flynn, with a naturally laid back charisma that has you begging for more. Irish born Triple J star and Rove original Dave Callan discovered he loves dancing. Not just dancing alone but having back up. This hairy Viking

Miltonia orchid by Lydia Kocacs exhibit their art and/or crafted items in a wonderful group showing several times each year. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at Cherry Street Sports Club from 5pm sharp. For more info please contact the Secretary via BACCI facebook page or email: ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@gmail. com

recreates classic music video clips in his smash hit show ‘A Little Less Conversation’. Fiona O’Loughlin brings her powerful solo show ‘An Unreliable Witness’ to the stage where she tells the hard story of living with addiction and how she found recovery. Brutally honest, when it comes to story telling, Fiona is unmatched. No one can traverse the depths of the human psyche like she can. And without safety ropes! You can also join Fiona with comedy legend Jean Kittson at the Sunday breakfast that looks at life beyond fertility ‘No Eggs for Breakfast’. Hosted by Mandy Nolan this is a chance for a BLT and a bubbly and the insight of two of the sharpest minds in the biz. The Byron Bay Comedy Festival welcomes Geraldine Hickey and Zoe Coombs Marr in a powerful double headline. Hickey is outstanding, taking home the comedians choice Piece of Wood Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Zoe Coombs Marr’s 2016 show Trigger Warning won her the Most Outstanding Show and the Golden Gibbo and two Green Room Awards at the 2016 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Numbers are limited so purchase early to avoid disappointment. 13—16 May 2021, at the Byron Surf Club. Tix on byroncomedyfestival.com

Living Museum opens its doors to rich history on ANZAC Day

by Halden Boyd THE Evans Head Living Museum is opening its doors on Anzac Day 2021 to showcase its rich history, which includes a display from the Evans River K-12 School which received a national award from the Department of Veterans Affairs recognising the efforts of local men and women from the Northern Rivers who enlisted for service during the Great War

between 1914 to 1918. The Evans Head 2020 Anzac Dawn Service, along will all Commemoration events on the north coast were cancelled because of the pandemic, but it did not daunt the community in the region when people lined their driveways as a mark of respect for those who served in various conflicts going back over a century ago. “We will be having a special opening on Anzac

Day, Sunday 25th April from 11am to 2pm near the Kiosk beside the river,” Museum president Dr Richard Gates said. “We have one of the most extensive historical displays of RAAF Station Evans Head from WW2, which was the largest air training facility here in the Southern Hemisphere between 1938 and 1945.” “Our Museum focuses on engagement with the community and our wonderful collection reflects this,” Dr Gates said.

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April 22, 2021

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Landowners reminded to Council fee rebate comes at a good time for farmers register for mandatory Property ID code NORTH Coast Local Land Services is reminding landowners that every property with livestock needs a Property Identification Code. No matter how big your property is, if you have livestock on your property, you need a PIC. It’s important to know where livestock are in our region in case of disease outbreak or emergency. This is why it’s a legal requirement to have a PIC if you have livestock. Luckily they are pretty easy to get, and landowners can

follow this link for the application form, information sheet and quick instructional video: www.lls.nsw.gov. au/i-want-to/apply-for-a-

property-identificationcode If you need help contact your nearest Local Land Services Office on 1300 795 299.

NSW Farmers commends the NSW Government on its delivery of a rebate scheme for NSW and local government fees and charges, following its $500 million commitment in the State Budget last year. Farm businesses are urged to register for a $1500 rebate, available through Service NSW, which can help cover ongoing costs such as council fees. NSW Farmers president James Jackson said primary producers should utilise schemes such as this, which are designed to bolster small businesses in the wake of the COVID-induced economic downturn. “Small businesses with total wages below $1.2 million payroll tax threshold, and a turnover of at least $75,000 a year will be able to claim back council fees and charges,” Mr Jackson said. “Farmers across the state have faced

a series of setbacks, from prolonged drought and bushfires, to a global pandemic and flooding. This rebate has come at a good time for local food and fibre producers.” The rebate will be available until 30 June 2022. To apply and for more information, visit www.service.nsw. gov.au/small-business-fees-andcharges-rebate

SCU TO PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN DROUGHT RESILIENCE PROGRAM SOUTHERN Cross University has been announced as playing a crucial partnership role in two new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs. Southern Cross will have a ‘knowledge broker’ role in Hubs located in Southern Queensland/Northern New South Wales and in Tasmania – translating research into practice to help primary producers and rural and regional communities prepare for future droughts. The Australian Government will invest $64 million over eight Hubs across the country that will bring together the expertise of farmers, researchers and Indigenous knowledge owners to codesign and deliver innovative projects and practices to boost drought resilience and agricultural productivity.

Southern Cross University is partnering with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) which heads the Southern Queensland/Northern New South Wales Hub headquartered in Toowoomba with nodes in Stanthorpe, Roma, Longreach, Narrabri and the Southern Cross University campus in Lismore. The Australian Government will invest $8 million in the USQ-led Hub over four years, with more than $11 million contribution from hub members. Southern Cross will also partner with the University of Tasmania which has the lead role in the Tasmanian Hub, adopting a multistakeholder approach for drought resilience, optimal water management and self-reliance. The Tasmania Hub is supported by partner

co-contributions of $13.2 million over four years, including more than $1 million in funding from the University of Tasmania. Southern Cross will translate research into on-theground impact by working with research clusters of farmers and consultants and offering primary producers extension services and innovative education in regenerative agriculture. Ben Roche, Vice President of Engagement at Southern

Cross University, said: “Southern Cross is excited to partner with the University of Southern Queensland and University of Tasmania and apply our awarded expertise in knowledge exchange to help each Hub translate existing research into practice in ways that empower primary producers to become more resilient to drought in their specific bioregion. Lorraine Gordon, Director of Strategic Projects at Southern Cross University,

said: “As hot and dry conditions increase, it will take collaboration to address the complexity of challenges associated with drought. We are pleased to offer collaborative and capacity-building expertise to equip farmers with the knowledge and skills for continued productivity and self-reliance.” The Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs are the centrepiece of the Commonwealth’s $86 million Future Drought Fund Research and Adoption Program, which in turn is funded by the government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund. The remaining six hubs will be located in Southern NSW, Far North Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, the Top End and south-west WA.

Committee to visit Lismore for rural health and services inquiry COMMITTEE members working on a parliamentary inquiry into health outcomes and services in rural, regional and remote areas of New South Wales are heading out into the regions to explore the issues first-hand. The chair of the Upper House Health Committee, Greg Donnelly MLC, said this was a critical stage of the inquiry process. “This is such a significant inquiry, in both importance and sheer size. We began with more than 700 written submissions, and have already heard from 12

health and medical organisations in our first hearing in Sydney. But of course to ensure we’re doing this important issue justice and gathering all the evidence we can, we now need to get out and hear from the people, the organisations and the services that are based in the rural, regional and remote areas that are the subject of this work,” he said. Mr Donnelly said the formal hearings will involve invited witnesses, and the locations for site visits were being carefully chosen. The inquiry’s finalised

schedule of regional hearings and health site visits will include Lismore on June 17. “The locations we’ll be going to will take us across the state. They’ve been selected based on where the written submissions have told us some of the key or recurring issues are, and in locations where invited witnesses can travel to more easily if they’re a little further out.” “This inquiry will attract a lot of interest, and full details are available at www.bit.ly/healthinquiry,” Mr Donnelly said.

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April 22, 2021

RURAL NEWS 45

Once-in-generation opportunity to shape future of beef industry AUSTRALIA’S beef industry has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape its future as the country’s historicallylow breeding cattle numbers slowly recover in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its newly-released Beef Seasonal Outlook for 2021. In the report, titled Green Grass and Empty Pens, the agribusiness banking specialist says with Australia’s breeding cattle inventory beginning to recover from the lowest levels seen in more than 30 years on the back of much-improved seasonal conditions, the industry is now in a “unique position” to reassess and pursue its future direction. “A number of challenges currently confront the Australian beef industry,” the report says, “including high cattle prices for those trying to build stocks, low supplies and China trade access. “Australia’s position in the global protein world needs to be considered in rebuilding the herd. Are we going to be a supplier into high-quality niche markets, a commodity supplier of lean beef to global trade, an exporter of live cattle or exporter of value-added beef to trade markets?” Report author, Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Angus Gidley-Baird said “decisions taken this year are not just about whether to restock at high prices, but also about which genetics, productions system attributes, feeding regimes, supply chains and end customers are needed to build a sustainable basis for the business in the future”. Outlook Overall, the outlook for the year ahead, the report says, will be characterised by very limited cattle supplies. This will provide strong support for cattle prices, but also mean ongoing scarcity for restocking and fattening as well as challenge capital efficiency, with many plants and feedlots running below capacity. Extremely low breeding stocks will severely limit Australian cattle slaughter, which in 2021 is forecast to be down six per cent on last year. The nation’s beef exports are expected to drop five per cent, with live export numbers also forecast to decline by the same percentage due to low availability of cattle. Global beef markets are set to remain finely balanced,

with improved economic conditions and a recovering food service sector expected to create a more positive market for beef demand. Although COVID, African swine fever, freight issues and trade tensions remain risks which could disrupt the market. Domestic cattle prices are forecast to remain very strong in 2020, though easing as producer demand dissipates. Domestic market “While limited cattle supplies and favourable seasons are expected to provide a strong foundation for cattle prices, we do believe they will ease through 2021 as some of the urgency of producer restocking demand recedes,” the report says. “Based on Rabobank modelling, young weaner cattle prices (as measured by the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator) are expected to drop to 700c/kg by the end of 2021.” Australian cattle slaughter for 2021 is forecast to be 6.7 million head – representing a drop of six per cent from 2020. Production levels, however, will be somewhat supported by high carcase weights. Mr Gidley-Baird said male cattle slaughter in 2020 (at 3.4 million head) had been the lowest in more than 35 years – an indication of the extremely low breeder numbers in the system in 2018 (when those cattle were born). “Further compounding this – taking even more breeders out of the system – was the highest female slaughter (4.75 million) in 40 years in 2019,” he said. “Such a chain of events has led to, we believe, some of our lowest breeder numbers in decades and, as a result, low slaughter numbers this year and a big rebuild process over the coming years.” Good seasonal conditions had seen average carcase

weights rise six per cent through 2020 to reach 305 kilograms – the highest on record. “We believe average weights will remain at this level through 2021 and, as a result, the drop in beef production will be five per cent, to two million tonnes,” Mr Gidley-Baird said. Domestic consumption of beef is forecast to remain relatively steady in 2021, after a decline in per capita beef consumption of 12 per cent over the past two years – impacted by high retail prices (increasing 17 per cent over that period) and the ongoing trend toward lower protein consumption. Static domestic beef consumption will not be enough though to offset lower production volumes. “As a result, we expect export volumes to drop five per cent in 2021,” Mr Gidley-Baird said. This will see a slight shift in the market towards local consumption compared with the previous year with the domestic market expected to account for 29 per cent of Australian beef production in 2021. Exports Australia beef faces challenges on the global stage, the report says, with low supplies, higher prices, an appreciating dollar and reduced access to the China market all creating headwinds. Export volumes to China – impacted by high Australian beef prices, low supplies and trade tensions – are likely to see a larger decline than the more stable and established markets of Japan, South Korea and the United States. “Japanese and South Korean markets have remained relatively steady through 2020 and these long-standing markets are expected to maintain import volumes

of Australian beef in 2021, although we will face strong competition from the US, which is anticipated to increase exports through the course of 2021,” Mr Gidley-Baird said. “High US cow slaughter is expected to continue in 2021, but strong domestic beef demand and good quick service restaurant (QSR) sales there are set to support prices for lean Australian manufacturing beef into the US.” In such a challenging global climate, the report says, Australian exporters will need to make tough decisions to accommodate short-term commitments, but also foster longer-term opportunities and trade relationships for when Australian beef volumes recover. Live export Live cattle exports will also be constrained by reduced cattle availability and higher prices in 2021, the Rabobank seasonal outlook says. Export numbers to Indonesia – which fell 31 per cent in 2020 – are however expected to recover slightly in the year ahead. “Meanwhile, we believe volumes to Vietnam will decline from the large numbers seen in 2021, which were up 11 per cent on the previous year on the back of the domestic shortage of protein there due to African swine fever,” Mr Gidley-Baird said. “As Vietnam recovers from ASF and domestic pork production increases, this will reduce their protein shortage. However, we believe Vietnam will continue to play a significant role as a live export destination for Australia.” High Australian cattle prices are testing Indonesian live cattle importers, the report says. The spread between Indonesian slaughter cattle prices and Australian live

export prices narrowed to some of the lowest levels in the past 10 years during 2020. Encouragingly, Mr GidleyBaird said, the Indonesian slaughter steer price had lifted late last year, alleviating some of this pressure, however the spread remains low. Feedlots For Australian feedlots, the report says, fed-cattle prices will need to hold up to support high feeder (cattle) prices. And, positively, this is forecast by the bank. “As global economic conditions improve and food service trade opens up, we hold a positive view on demand for grain-fed beef,” Mr Gidley-Baird said. “This should support fedcattle prices and accommodate the higher feed prices while Australian supplies are limited.” However, the report notes, it will remain challenging for Australian live exports with high prices, an appreciating dollar and the US grain-fed beef sector looking to increase exports into the key Australian markets of Japan, South Korea and China. Around the paddocks Bank analysis of regional conditions around Australia – undertaken for the report – showed rebuilding of herds and restocking of properties underway, but not consistent across the country, with parts of Queensland and northern Australia having been unable to increase breeder numbers through the course of 2020. And low intentions to sell breeding cattle suggest breeding replacements is the preferred option for producers across Australia. This would prolong the rebuild phase, Mr Gidley-Baird said, with limited opportunity to purchase breeding stock from other areas of the country.

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April 22, 2021

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Grafton Cattle Market Report THERE were 329 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 13th April 2021. Numbers were up by 87 this week, overall it was a good quality yarding. Heavy bullocks saw a big rise, mainly due to a processor being back in the market also the better quality was a factor. Heavy cows sold fully firm compared to last week and bulls also sold slightly dearer. A good yarding of light restocker cattle were on offer and sold fully firm. Sale Highlights include: A/c AP Franklin sold Angus Cross Bullocks 335.2c/kg averaged 610kg -

$2,044.72 p/hd. A/c AA & BJ Rigden sold Charolais Cross Steers 430.2c/kg averaged 485.3kg $2,087.90 p/hd. A/c Max Crawford sold an Angus Steer 350c/kg weighed 550kg - $1,925.00. A/c CA Summersell sold a Red Angus Heifer 329.2c/kg weighed 565kg $1,859.98. A/c Park Beach Pastoral sold an Angus Cow 291.2c/kg weighed 595kg - $1,732.64. A/c Ben & Skye Howlett sold a Charolais Cow 295.2c/kg weighed 565kg - $1,667.88. A/c Park Beach Pastoral sold an Angus

FROM TUESDAY 13 APRIL

Bull 286.2c/kg weighed 790kg - $2,260.98. A/c CA Summersell sold Red Angus Steers 464.2c/kg averaged 365kg $1,694.33 p/hd. A/c K Callander & S Mezes sold Speckle Park Steers 440c/kg averaged 400kg $1,760.00 p/hd. A/c Emil Thomas sold Angus Steers

518.2c/kg averaged 317.5kg - $1,645.29 p/hd. A/c Neville Ball sold an Angus Vealer Steer 626.2c/kg weighed 245kg - $1,534.19. A/c Merabu Pty Ltd sold Angus Vealer Steers 636.2c/kg averaged 227.5kg $1,447.36 p/hd.

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Casino Cattle Market Report FROM FRIDAY 16 APRIL A WEEK of sunshine and dry weather resulted in a large yarding of 1,482 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 14 April. The yarding consisted mainly of weaners and vealers along with a good number of cows. All exporters, regular buyers and restockers were present with a large number of head going west. Cow prices saw a slight increase with an average of 274.1c/kg and top price of 326.2c/kg. 1 head sold for a top return of $2,342.34. Cows and calves topped their market at $1,900.00. Heavier heifer prices remained steady this week with a top of 646.2c/kg and averages of 416.8c/kg and 338kg. 1 heifer sold achieved a return of $2,267.61. Yearling heifer prices continue to remain high reaching a top of 654.2c/kg and averaging 534.4c/kg and 233kg. A good number of 19 bulls in the sale reached a top of 317.2c/ kg and averaged 261.6c/kg and 708kg. Steer and bullock prices remained strong with 137 head

sold. Steers sold to a top of 736.2c/kg and averaged at 422.4c/ kg and 389kg with 1 head selling for a return of $2,694.79. Bullocks averaged 333.3c/kg and 627kg. A number of yearling steers sold on the day saw an average price of 517.7c/kg and weight of 265kg with 1 head selling for $1,829.42. Vealer prices were up this week with 593 head yarded. Prices reached 736.2c/kg and averaged 555.9c/kg and 234kg. 1 head sold achieved a return of $1,818.31. George & Furhmann held a store sale on Friday 16 April with 1,312 head sold. Heifers reached a top of 675.0c/kg and averaged 572.6c/kg and 232kg. A number of PTIC heifers sold on the day topped their market at $3,480.00. Steers averaged 553.4c/kg and 270kg with a top price of 742.0c/ kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,420.00 whilst Cows & Calves achieved a top return of $3,240.00. Friday 23 April will see Ray White Rural Casino/Kyogle hold a special store sale at the NRLX with over 800 head booked in.

In the trade section weaner steers sold to 624.2 A yarding of 301 head with bulls selling to $2,938.54 cents while the heifer portion reached 502.2 cents, Numbers eased slightly this fortnight with a total both returning to the paddock. yarding of 301 head. A small yarding of steers sold A mixed quality yarding of Bulls sold to 300.2 to 497.2 cents, while no bullocks were yarded. cents. In the export section heavy weight cows sold to Next sale is 26 April 2021 with a 8:00am start. 295.2 cents, medium weights topped at 290 cents and light cows reached 172 cents. A quality yarding of heifers sold to 447.2 cents.

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'OUR CLIENTS CLIENTS COME COME FIRST" FIRST" 'OUR 'OUR CLIENTS COME FIRST" 330 head of cattle at Grafton on Tuesday. The 330 head cattle Grafton Tuesday. The 330 head ofof cattle at at Grafton onon Tuesday. The market for export cattle was 10 to 15c/kg market for export cattle was 10 to 15c/kg market for export cattle was 10 to 15c/kg dearer with bullocks selling to 358c/kg to dearer with bullocks selling 358c/kg dearer with bullocks selling toto 358c/kg toto average 340c/kg. Cows to the processor sold to average 340c/kg. Cows the processor sold average 340c/kg. Cows toto the processor sold toto 296c/kg and re-stocker cows sold to 324c/kg. 296c/kg and re-stocker cows sold 324c/kg. 296c/kg and re-stocker cows sold toto 324c/kg. Once again re-stocker interest was very strong Once again re-stocker interest was very strong Once again re-stocker interest was very strong with feedlot steers selling to 432c/kg to average with feedlot steers selling 432c/kg average with feedlot steers selling toto 432c/kg toto average 405c/kg. Heavy weaner steers above 250kg sold 405c/kg. Heavy weaner steers above 250kg sold 405c/kg. Heavy weaner steers above 250kg sold to 600c/kg, weaner steers under 250kg sold to to 600c/kg, weaner steers under 250kg sold to 600c/kg, weaner steers under 250kg sold toto an astonishing 756c/kg. Weaner heifers sold for 756c/kg. Weaner heifers sold astonishing anan astonishing 756c/kg. Weaner heifers sold forfor 500c/kg to 740c/kg. 500c/kg to 740c/kg. 500c/kg to 740c/kg. David Farrell David Farrell David 0437Farrell 448 455 0437 448 455 0437 448 455

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$5.02/kg, $1933. Heifers also sold at top rates with most either side of $5/kg & plenty in the $5.20 to $5.50/kg range, for returns of $1200 to $1600. A small number of cows & bullocks were on oﬀer and prices were ﬁrm. The Davis Partnership bullocks topped at $2292. Gavin Robb topped the dairys at $2.78/kg, $1947.

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April 22, 2021

RURAL NEWS

FROGBIT WEED A POST FLOOD WORRY LOCAL weed biosecurity experts say an outbreak of Amazonian Frogbit weed has made its way downstream in the Wilsons River towards Lismore after recent floods in the region. The Rous County Council on the north coast says Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is an invasive water weed that is prohibited throughout NSW. It has spread along a 36-kilometre stretch of water that runs from Dorroughby to the Wilsons River, and the Rous County Council now

needs help to ensure that all infestations have been located to ensure teams a rapid response approach to eradication of the invasive species. Following recent rain events, the likelihood of new infestations appearing along creeks and riverbanks is extremely high. If people believe they have seen Amazonian Frogbit they have been asked to call Rous County Council on 66233800 the help protect the region’s waterways.

Save time, do it online – free VPIT training LOCAL Land Services (LLS) has urged landholders to make the most of its free, online Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) course as autumn baiting kicks into gear. LLS Invasive Species Business Partner Jake Tanner said the online course not only makes the training more accessible, but allows landholders to save valuable time. “In the past, the only option we had was to deliver this training face-to-face,” Mr Tanner said, “By developing the free, online course, landholders can now get the same quality training from the convenience of their own home. “The course takes roughly two hours to complete, and once finished, a certificate valid for five years will be emailed to participants straight away. “Having this online resource makes this vital training readily available, so we can ensure more landholders are equipped

with the latest information to carry out an effective baiting program on their properties.” The course takes landholders through the legal responsibilities, safety requirements and practical considerations for the effective use of baits and pesticides on feral pests. Landholders are also being reminded to make sure their VPIT certifications are up-to-date, as certifications extended by the NSW Environment Protection Authority last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be expiring on 21 April, 2021. “As with all our baiting programs, we want as many landholders as possible to participate so they can be as effective as possible,” Mr Tanner said. “Please check your certificates, and make sure it is accessible, as you will be required to show it to LLS staff when collecting baits. “If you do need to recomplete your training at short notice, fortunately the

Free Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) is available on the Local Land Services website. online VPIT course can be accessed at any time.” Anyone wishing to acquire and use 1080, Pindone, RHDV, or PAPP baits in NSW

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April 22, 2021

48 GARDENING

Fruit trees to attract birds, bees and butterflies THESE three local rainforest trees all produce colourful fruit, attract birds, bees, butterflies and other small wildlife. They can be grown successfully as feature trees in any but the tiniest town garden. Red kamala – Mallotus phillipensis Red kamala is a common tree of the local rainforest. It grows to 8m with a bushy spreading canopy and can be an excellent screen tree. It is a moderately fast grower doing best on well-drained soil and with some shade. It can also be grown in full sun, but will need regular watering to do well. It is frost and drought tolerant. The Red Kamala may be shrubby in appearance when young but will eventually form a proper tree shape. The crown is usually rounded and fairly neat, giving the tree an attractive appearance overall. It will tolerate light pruning once established. It is a great revegetation plant, a highly sought after plant that provides habitat and shelter to birds and various insects. It often self-seeds in this area and appears in many reafforestation plots. While the flowers are not spectacular the brilliant red pods that follow are very ornamental. They are covered with a red powder which is used as a dye. Because of its waxy nature it won’t dissolve in cold water but in hot water or with the addition of acids or alcohol it dissolves completely. All parts of this tree have been used traditionally in South Asian medicine. Diamond leaf pittosporum – Auranticarpa rhombifolium Sometimes referred to as the Hollywood tree, this is a dense, conical shaped tree, that bears clusters of creamy star-shaped flowers in spring.

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It has a smooth, grey bark and glossy dark green foliage with a distinctive diamond or rhomboid shape. This is a medium sized tree which is not too large for suburban gardens. While it can grow to over 20m in the rainforest, it much smaller in cultivation. The flowers occur in terminal Red kamala – Mallotus phillipensis clusters and are followed by colourful orange berries up to 5mm which remain on the plants for many months in autumn and winter making a spectacular display. It does best in full sun though it will tolerate partial shade. It likes a fertile soil with good drainage. While it needs a reasonable amount of water it will not tolerate being waterlogged, and growth may be slow for the first few years. This is a very useful native screen tree which is attractive all year round and is particularly beautiful when the berries are in full display. Scentless rosewood – Synoum glandulosum It is bird attracting. There are unconfirmed reports that the berries may be toxic to some red three-lobed fruit which animals because they contain grows to around 2cm. This saponins. tree is a fairly fast grower when in well-drained soil. It Scentless rosewood – does best in part or mottled Synoum glandulosum shade, protected from strong Scentless rosewood is a small wind. It sometimes develops bushy rainforest tree which a buttressed trunk. The fruit grows to around 8 metres of the scented rosewood is in cultivation. In the wild it very much loved by rainforest can be found in rainforest birds including king parrots, and moist eucalypt areas, currawong, rainforest pigeons mostly as understory. The and many more. The flowers dark green leaves give it a attract butterflies. The wood of shady canopy and its pink or this tree is used for ornament white four petalled flowers carving and in the early days Diamond leaf pittosporum – are, in spite of the tree’s name, of colonial settlement was used Auranticarpa rhombifolium lightly perfumed. The flowers for house frames, floors and are followed by attractive general joinery.

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April 22, 2021

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EASY HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS Juicy Honey Garlic Pork Chops with caramelised edges ready and on your table in less than 15 minutes! Smothered in the best 4-ingredient sauce!

vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, or any white vinegar)

Instructions 1.

This Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe is so easy you won’t believe it when it’s done! No marinating needed, this recipe is an incredibly quick and delicious way to serve bone in or boneless pork chops — seared until golden then simmered and broiled (or grilled) in the most amazing honey garlic sauce!

Ingredients 3. • • • • • • • • •

TIRAMISU A liqueur dessert is a sure way to warm up this winter and this classic tiramisu is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Method

Ingredients

Step 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with electric beaters until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and whipped cream, mixing gently until just combined. Step 3

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2 cups strong black coffee 1/2 cup marsala (see note) 3 eggs, separated 1/3 cup caster sugar 250g mascarpone 300ml thickened cream, lightly whipped 1 large packet of sponge finger biscuits (savoiardi) Cocoa powder, for dusting

Step 1 Pour coffee and marsala into a shallow dish. Set aside.

Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold eggwhites into the

4 pork chops bone in or out Salt and pepper, to season 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth) 2 tablespoons rice wine

Preheat oven broiler (or grill) on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder just before cooking. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, water and vinegar. Increase heat to mediumhigh and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thickens slightly (about 3-4

minutes), while stirring occasionally. Add pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred. Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad.

Notes Baked Pork Chops: 1. 2.

3. 4.

Preheat oven to 390°F | 200°C. Sear seasoned chops in a hot oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes per side -- get them crisp. Remove chops and make your sauce following the recipe above (Step 3). Baste with sauce and bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until reaching your desired doneness. Broil/grill for 2 minutes to get those caramelised edges!

mascarpone mixture. Step 4 Dip enough biscuits into the coffee mixture to cover the base of a 19cm square ceramic dish. Cover the biscuits with one-third of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers 2 times, ending with the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Dust generously with cocoa powder and serve. Step 5 Variation: Marsala can be replaced with orange juice if preferred. Note: Marsala is fortified wine.

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April 22, 2021

50 HEALTH

Thoughts ‘n’ things

Poor classrooms air quality detrimental to kids’ wellbeing and learning by Nigel Dawe

Read to live as long as you can I’M not sure if it has to do with growing up in the 70s and 80s (prior to the internet ensnaring our hearts and minds in a no holds barred blitzkrieg of flickering virtuality) but the awe I have for books, and the defining place they occupy in my world, is second to none. ‘Once upon a time’ these beautifully transportable, albeit tangible objects were the prime means we had to both unite and invite life, and all it had to offer into the expandible surrounds of our imagination, illuminating the personal plights and paths we chose, or got given in time. I’ll never forget the moment I first wandered into the Mitchell wing of the State Library in Sydney as a very wide-eyed and wet behind the ears uni student, just seeing the sheer amount of books, and the smell of them, I distinctly recall taking a deep breath and thinking: ‘Wow, if knowledge or wisdom itself had a scent – then this would be it!’ That ‘binding’ moment, along with finishing the first book from start to finish when I was about 10-years-old called River Murray Mary by the Australian author, Colin Thiele (who also wrote Storm Boy and Blue Fin) and having met him at around the same time, he was so gracious towards children, planted the vision and vocation in me to dare to open my heart and mind to the infinite world of literature. My personal reminiscences of how I got hooked on books aside, the overall benefits of reading to enhance your health and wellbeing are the

gleaming, non-negotiable points I wanted to highlight in this article. Especially when you consider the results of a 2009 study undertaken by Sussex university, that found reading for just six minutes a day can reduce your stress by up to 68%. I don’t know about you, but that page-turning morsal should be a mental health mantra outright fathomed, felt and factored into our daily routines from the earliest age. Add to this the additional finding, that regular reading over a lifetime can decrease by 2.5 times your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, then you’d be mad to not turn your attention to some quality reading material each and every day. Over the years I’ve given countless lectures and talks about travelling the world visiting places my favourite writers frequented, and how I achieved the set task of reading at least one work by each of the 119 winners of the Nobel prize for Literature. But the main point I highlight, and harp on about from start to finish are always the associated health benefits of reading. As such, if you remember one thing from this article, remind yourself from this day on – to always read something – it doesn’t have to be a War and Peace, just take that six minutes out of the 1440 of them you get each day, to give that squishy grey thing between your ears some reprieve, it might just lead to the ultimate addition, of years to your life.

MANY Australian school kids could be learning in classrooms with poor indoor air quality that exceeds safety guidelines. A team from the UNSW Sydney’s School of Built Environment found concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in classrooms peaked significantly higher than the 850-ppm threshold prescribed by the National Construction Code due to a lack of proper ventilation. The study also showed that low ventilation rates raise the concentration of other contaminants in a classroom environment, such as emissions from the building materials and furniture and particulate matter from indoor/outdoor sources. Poor indoor air quality and high indoor air temperatures in classrooms are critical problems worldwide. This is only worsened when ventilation rates are insufficient to remove excessive heat or pollutants. The lead author of the study, Associate Lecturer Dr Shamila Haddad, said children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of poor air quality. “Poor indoor air quality in classrooms is a critical problem given that students spend a substantial amount of their daytime in the classroom,” Dr Haddad said. “Pollutant exposure during developmental stages may produce lifelong issues such as respiratory infections and upper and lower airways disorders.” Ventilation, not just airconditioning Poor air quality in the classroom doesn’t just affect student health and wellbeing but also learning capacity through concentration loss,

tiredness and fatigue. “High concentration of CO2 released by the occupants of the classroom can lead to fatigue, concentration loss, and poor learning performance. Elevated CO2 concentrations can cause headache, sleepiness, and tiredness.” Dr Haddad said. Australian schools need better ventilation to improve student health and productivity, says new UNSW research. “If we want to improve productivity in the classroom, we need to revise the shortcomings of the building itself to enhance health, wellbeing and comfort. “Improving indoor thermal and environmental quality is as important as improving the teaching material in the classroom.” Previous research conducted by UNSW Professor Mat Santamouris found CO2 levels of up to 4000ppm in classrooms, more than four times the recommended threshold. “Under these conditions, both the teacher and the students are sleepy and tired, and their learning capacity is reduced tremendously,” Professor Santamouris said. While each state in Australia has its guidelines for indoor air quality in schools, school classroom ventilation typically relies upon natural and manual airing, which is not always possible. Often, windows are closed to avoid discomfort caused by external noise from people, traffic and construction and extreme weather to prevent drafts. However, without adequate ventilation, high concentrations of pollutants build up inside the school, and microbes are likely to circulate the environment. “Adequate ventilation

and indoor air quality in classrooms cannot be achieved by split-type air- conditioners without the supply of fresh air leading to an accumulation of contaminants,” Dr Haddad said. “A good ventilation system inside classrooms, on the other hand, can ensure good air quality and thermal comfort, which can enhance learning capacity and also protect students against the transmission of airborne diseases, like COVID-19.” During the study, the research team installed a demand-controlled ventilation system inside a classroom to monitor air quality and pollutants. The system uses real-time feedback to regulate indoor air quality in line with safe recommended levels by adjusting the ventilation rate in response to occupancy numbers and pollutant concentration. Once the air quality exceeds the school classrooms’ recommended thresholds, the ventilation system supplies fresh air and flushes out polluted air based on measured air quality in the classroom. “Demand controlled ventilation with air extraction removes excessive heat and stale air and allows fresh cool air to enter the classroom and maintain indoor air quality and thermal comfort,” Dr Haddad said. “It utilises both natural and mechanical ventilation systems and provides an effective opportunity for controlling indoor air quality in school buildings by adjusting airflow rates based on indoor air quality measures such as CO2, Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) and thermal comfort parameters.”

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52 BUSINESS

NSW Fair Trading warns about flood damage scams CONSUMERS are being warned of opportunistic tradespeople trying to take advantage during the flood recovery process as NSW takes steps to get back on its feet. Commissioner for NSW Fair Trading Rose Webb said unfortunately these scammers often try to take advantage of vulnerable people during times like these and urged consumers to be on the alert. “With the destructive floods across NSW, consumers are reminded that anyone who undertakes work to

rebuild or repair damaged homes is required to have a valid licence,” Ms Webb said. “Avoid workers who simply show up without contact to offer their services and consumers should also check with their insurance provider before authorising any home repairs. “Consumers should avoid cash transactions if possible as credit card payments are a better option as chargebacks from banks may be available. “Lastly, it’s also a good idea to ask family and friends for a recommendation rather than

choosing a trader from an advertisement.” Previous instances brought to the attention of NSW Fair Trading has shown that unlicensed tradespeople may target affected communities offering house repairs, concreting, paving, structural landscaping, and roof repairs amongst other services. These services require a licence if the work is valued at over $5000. Fair Trading offers an online tool on its website where consumers can verify licence details and check

whether a contractor or tradesperson is qualified to do the job. Consumers are urged to do these checks before approving traders to commence work. The register is available at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ help-centre/online-tools/homebuilding-licence-check When choosing a tradesperson or contractor, NSW Fair Trading advises consumers: • Get two or more written quotes for the job • Do not hand over money before meeting your

tradesperson • Ask the trader for references and examples of past work • Avoid payments without a written contract • Avoid traders who charge significant deposits Anyone who has had problems in their dealings with tradespeople or contractors can lodge a complaint online. For more information about what to look out for when rebuilding after a natural disaster, visit www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/newsand-updates/news/naturaldisasters

CLARENCE YOUTH IN POLE POSITION TO WIN $15,000 SCHOLARSHIPS ONE hundred $15,000 scholarships for young apprentices are up for grabs thanks to the Nationals in NSW Government and Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis is pushing for local youths to again get their fair share. “If you don’t fancy your chances, think again - just a few months ago three young Clarence Valley residents won the prestigious $5000-a-year Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Jessica-Lee Cotten at Busways Grafton, Josh Murphy at Grafton’s Planet Plumbing and Saffron Mathot at Yamba Bowls Club all came out winners with a big boost for their careers.”

The program is named in honour of the late Bert Evans AO, a passionate advocate of vocational education for more than 30 years. Mr Gulaptis said an apprenticeship was a great way to kick-start a career but he understood that it is not always easy to complete a qualification. “Some young people are the sole supporters of their family and have difficulty buying tools for their trade while others travel hundreds of kilometres just to attend their formal training - that is what these scholarships are for,” Mr Gulaptis concluded. Visit www.training.nsw.gov. au or phone 13 28 11 for more information and to apply before the 28 May closing date.

$300,000 reserved for 2021 Big four banks grilled by House Economics Committee community projects in the WITH the Australian comeback underway, executives from Australia’s four major banks will appear before the House Economics Committee at public hearings on Thursday and Friday this week to discuss their response to the pandemic, the direction of the housing market, small business lending, and their progress implementing the Hayne Royal Commission recommendations. Chair of the House of Representatives Economics Committee, Tim Wilson MP, explained that ‘with the phasing out of taxpayer-funded COVID-19 support and mortgage deferrals, we are keen to hear what the initial data is showing on the recovery of the economy and household balance sheets’. ‘Surging property prices, fuelled by historically low interest rates, have left many Australian first home buyers high and dry. Many

young families are forced to save larger deposits while also paying increasingly higher rents. The committee will discuss the role of banks in empowering hard-working Australians to purchase property and invest in their future.’ Mr Wilson said. The hearings will also examine the four major banks’ progress in implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. ‘It is disappointing that compliance issues regarding unconscionable conduct and misrepresentations over fees continue to come to light. These behaviours erode the community’s trust in financial institutions. These hearings give the committee an opportunity to follow up on how they can be prevented in the future so that the industry can regain the community’s trust.’ Mr Wilson said.

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CLARENCE and Richmond Valley not for profit organisations can, from 19 April, apply for a Nationals in NSW Government grant to fund a community project, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced. “In this year’s Community Building Partnership scheme, $300,000 must be spent exclusively with Clarence and Richmond Valley groups,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The Nationals in NSW Government Community Building

Partnership program has awarded more than $362 million to over 16,600 projects since it commenced over a decade ago.” Mr Gulaptis said the money must be spent on infrastructure worth at least $5000 per project and this could include building upgrades, new sheds, disabled access ways, furniture, other equipment or vehicles. “You will need to show that your project aims to deliver social, environmental and/or recreational outcomes,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Local sports clubs,

charities, preschools and museums are just some of the groups that have won grants from this program in previous editions.” Applications are open from Monday 19 April and close at 5pm, Friday 14 May 2021. Applicants must read the program guidelines to ensure their club or organisation and proposed project are eligible. For more information about the Nationals in NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program, visit: www. nsw.gov.au/cbp

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April 22, 2021

MOTORING TEST DRIVE 53

EXTRA SHOVE IN THE AUDI SUV PACK By Derek Ogden

AUDI has called up a strapping diesel derivative to pack down with its petrol powered Q8 teammate in its flagship luxury sports utility vehicle squad. The Q8 50 TDI quattro comes to market with power-packed performance and looks to match. Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque (the Q8 55 TFSI 3.0-litre turbo petrol V6 puts out 250 kW and 500 Nm), the Q8 50 TDI can hit 100 km/h from rest in an impressive 6.3 seconds. Mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, fuel consumption according to Audi combined is 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres, with savings of up to 0.7 litres per 100km, thanks to help from 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology. A $11,100 Premium plus package includes 22-inch five-spoke alloy wheels ($1000 more for 22-inch alloy wheels in five V-spoke design), adaptive air suspension, HD Matrix LED headlights, privacy glass, 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3-D sound system, four-zone air conditioning with rear touch control panel and the colour interior lighting package. An optional full leather package, with a suite of additional items in fine Nappa leather is also available for $8900. The Audi Q8 50 TDI has the comprehensive Audi service plan package, costing $2040 for three years or $2960 for five years. STYLING On the street, the Q8 50 TDI quattro stands alongside the Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro variant with the same sports coupe characteristics strong contours and taut athletic surfaces that are a perfect foil for the large single frame octagonal grille.

carries the coupe flag too.

AT A GLANCE Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro $129,900 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro $129,900 Premium Plus package $11,000 Full Leather package $8900 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Audi dealer for drive-away prices. SPECIFICATIONS (Audi Q8 50 3.0 L TDI

The test vehicle sported the S line exterior package, with 21-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with high beam assist and adaptive suspension with damper control. The tailgate was power operated and electrically adjustable/ foldable exterior mirrors were heated and had memory settings. INTERIOR At nearly five metres long, there is plenty of room in the cabin for folk in the five seats – no third row to take up a generous 600-plus litres of luggage space. With the rear seats folded this expands to a van-like 1755 litres. And despite its swoopy coupe looks, the roof makes room for the taller passenger. Electrically adjustable seats are clothed in Valcona leather and have 4-way lumbar support. Front seats are heated and ventilated the second-row bench seat with 40:20:40 split fold slides. INFOTAINMENT This is what we have come to expect from Audi, the latest virtual cockpit with MMI Navigation Plus with easy-to-handle touch responses. Add Audi Connect Plus, smart phone interface, with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and wireless charging. Entertainment is in tune with the latest

Coupe and SUV looks combine well with the latest addition to the Q8 stable

technology: DAB+ digital radio and Audi 180-Watt sound system with 10 speakers, six-channel amplifier, which extends to two rear USB outlets ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, all helped by 48 Volt mildhybrid technology. SAFETY The five-star ANCAP rating is at 2019 levels. Safety is well taken care of by 39 driver assistance systems to provide active and passive safety protection for occupants. Included are Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive drive assist (adaptive cruise control

with stop & go, with traffic jam assist), lane departure warning, pre-sense front and rear, lane change warning and rear cross-traffic assist. Add to this head-up display and 360-degree cameras, including kerb view for easy maneuvering. DRIVING With a range of dial-up driving modes from ‘comfort’ to ‘dynamic’ the Q8 50 TDI can be tailored to the driver’s mood. The car carries the family trait of feeling heavy to drive – because it is hefty - and steering tries to compensate, leading to lack of feedback at times, while the lane keeping assist can chip in when it seriously is not wanted. Thankfully the latter can be turned off. Gear shifts in slow traffic were almost imperceptible but there was a slight hesitancy at times off the mark.

Audi says the 48V mild hybrid system saves up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres with its ability to call on the idle stop / start system from 22 km/h as the vehicle comes to rest and switches the engine off under load or coasting to save fuel. The test vehicle recorded 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and suburbs, and 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres at motorway speeds. This is a big car but because of the presence of five seats and not seven, the space is given over to occupants and their gear. There’s plenty of storage, with bottle holders in all doors, a pair of cup holders between the front seats, plus two in a fold-down rear armrest. Centre-console storage includes a wireless phone charger. Air vents for the dual zone climate control extend to the back seating positions as do two USB points and a 12-volt power outlet. SUMMARY Whatever the vehicle there’s always room for a diesel driver or two. The Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro fits well into the oil-burner segment without forsaking the premium SUV luxuries. As for performance, it

Turbo 6-cylinder diesel 8sp automatic AWD SUV) ENGINE: Capacity: 2.967 litres Configuration: 6 cylinders in ‘V’ Maximum Power: 210 kW @ 4000 rpm Maximum Torque: 600 Nm @ 2250-3250 rpm Fuel Type: Diesel, 48V mild hybrid electric Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.9 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 181 g / km DRIVELINE: Eightspeed Tiptronic sports automatic, quattro AWD DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4986 mm Wheelbase: 2995 mm Width: 1995 mm Height: 1705 mm Turning Circle: ??? metres Tare Mass: 2400 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 85 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Solid disc STANDARD WARRANTY: Three years / unlimited kilometres

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April 22, 2021

54 MOTORING

NEW HAVAL JOLION IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA By Ewan Kennedy

THE first shipments of the Haval Jolion LE (Launch Edition) SUV have arrived into Australia. The LE is available in two grades initially, the mid-grade Lux and range-topping Ultra. Only 300 units are coming to Australia. The Jolion is built on the company’s new global lightweight modular platform which Haval says will provide a more refined and enjoyable driving experience. The Jolion LE has a chromed grille with horizontal accents to give it a premium impression to set it apart from future models. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 110kW of power and 210Nm

Huge grille and interesting lights make the Haval Jolion attracts attention

of torque. It has front wheel drive through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Drive modes are Standard, Eco, Sport and Snow. The Jolion has a wheelbase of 2700mm, is 4472mm long 1841mm

wide. This puts it into the top end of the mid-size SUVs currently on sale in Australia. With the flexibility and feature set of a larger SUV but at a small SUV price point, the Jolion is expected to stand out

HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC UPGRADES

By Ewan Kennedy HYUNDAI Kona Electric has received a facelifted exterior and specification upgrades. Most importantly it now has a WLTP measured driving range of 484km, it was previously 449km. The front has a new look closed grille and new LED Daytime Running Lights. The headlamps stretch part way around the side of the car. Vertical air inlets in front of the wheel arch claddings enhance its aerodynamics by The rear has a new bumper design and horizontally-stretched rear lamps. There are machined face 17-inch alloy wheels complete

the exterior makeover. The Harman Kardon premium audio system has eight speakers (including a front centre speaker and a woofer) and an external amplifier, the Harman Kardon premium audio system on the Kona Electric offers exceptional sound quality through optimised system tuning. Now standard across the range for Kona Electric, the wireless charging pad allows compatible Qi-standard devices to be charged in a dedicated recess in the front centre console, improving convenience for front seat occupants. The Highlander variants have heated rear outboard seats to ensure

the rear outboard seating surfaces are warmed in cool weather. The 2021 Kona Electric also incorporates several feature upgrades to the standard SmartSense safety suite. Supplementing the Lane Keeping Assist system, Lane Following Assist uses the front windscreen mounted camera to detects lane markers and preceding traffic on the road. It provides steering assistance to ensure the vehicle stays in the centre of the lane. At speeds of 20km/h or above, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist uses radar sensors on either side of the rear bumper to

keep assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and rear cross traffic alert all standard across the range. With contemporary styling both inside and out, the Haval Jolion is the second of the new Haval SUV line-up to be conceived by designer Phil Simmons. Produced in GWM’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Taizhou, near Shanghai, the Haval Jolion is an important strategic model in realising the company’s international growth ambitions. Full specifications, features and pricing will be released by Haval at a later date. We will publish these when receive them and follow up with a full road test.

in a competitive market and make significant contribution to growing the GWM brand further in Australia and international markets. Technology is very much at the fore with features such as a

colour LED instrument cluster, heads-up display, camera-based fatigue monitoring and wireless charging available. Safety also remains a priority with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane

detect vehicles next to and diagonally behind the Kona Electric. If a vehicle is present in the Kona Electric’s blind spot, a visual alert is displayed in the exterior mirrors. If the driver activates the corresponding indicator lights, a flashing visual warning is provided and an audible alert is sounded. The system also scans for vehicles approaching rapidly from the rear, and uses the same warning measures to alert the driver of vehicles which

opposing side of the potential collision point. This hopefully brings the vehicle away from danger. BCA can also help prevent collisions when exiting a parallel parking spot at 3km/h or lower. If a potential collision with an approaching vehicle is detected, the system will apply braking force to help avoid a collision. Using the BCA system’s radar sensors, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist monitors for traffic approaching on

driver does not adhere to the warning, RCCA will apply a braking force and help avoid a collision. The Safe Exit Warning helps occupants exit the Kona Electric in a safer fashion. When the vehicle is stopped and SEW is active, the system utilises the radar sensors on either side of the rear bumper to detect vehicles approaching from the rear. If a vehicle is detected and a door is opened, the system will sound an audible alert and display a visual warning in the instrument cluster. Rear Occupant Alert detects the entry of occupants via the rear doors opening and closing. Upon parking and opening the driver’s door, the system gives an audible chime and gives a visual warning message to “check rear seats”, to ensure that rear occupants are not accidentally left behind.

may be entering the Kona Electric’s blind. At speeds of 60km/h or above, if the driver proceeds to carry-out a lane change after the audible alert is sounded, BCA will apply partial braking with the system applying braking force to the wheels on the

either side of the Kona Electric when reversing out of perpendicular parking spaces at speeds of up to 8km/h. Should RCCA detect a vehicle approaching, an audible warning will sound, with a visual warning displayed on the dash cluster. If the

MODELS AND PRICES Kona EV Elite: $60,740 Kona EV Highlander: $65,290 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

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April 22, 2021

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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY FIFTH GENERATION By Ewan Kennedy THE fifth generation of the Volkswagen Caddy will arrive in Australia in July. It’s coming in a variety of models ranging from commercial vans to people movers. Five variants will initially be offered across the range with more likely to follow later. Gen 5 Volkswagen Caddy is available in two wheelbases; SWB and Maxi. The SWB variants have an overall length of 4500mm, an increase of 92mm over the previous model. The wheelbase has is now 2,755mm and the cargo space length to 1,797mm. The Caddy Maxi variants measure a 2970mm wheelbase and 4,853mm exterior length. The Caddy 5 range begins with the commercial-use Caddy Cargo and Caddy Cargo Maxi. It will be

with a seven-speed DSG transmission. New Volkswagen Caddy will come with a five-year/ unlimited kilometre warranty; capped-priced servicing every calendar year. There are three and fiveyear pre-paid service packs and the option to purchase under the flexible Volkswagen Choice guaranteed future value program.

Practical shape, makes the little Volkswagen purposeful, with just a touch of flair. available with either 75kW/280Nm diesel engine with six-speed manual gearbox or a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine with a sevenspeed DSG automated

manual. Caddy and Caddy Life will be available with a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine with a seven-speed DSG transmission.

Following the success of the cute Caddy Beach, the Caddy California camper in Australia is also on the import list. It has a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine

MODEL RANGE Caddy Cargo TDI280: $34,990 (manual) Caddy Cargo TDI320: $37,990 (DSG) Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI280: $36,990 (manual) Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI320: $39,990 (DSG) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer for drive-away prices

NISSAN JUKE ST-L+ By Ewan Kennedy NISSAN JUKE is now offered in a vibrant new trim level, the ST-L+, as well as a colourful new trim option, the Ti Energy Orange. The JUKE ST-L+ is based on the ST-L model which already has 19-inch alloy wheels, ambient interior lighting, a 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display, and 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto~ capability. To this the ST-L+ adds a Bose Personal Audio system, with eight powerful speakers, including a pair of Bose UltraNearfield speakers integrated into both front-seat headrests. Juke ST-L+ also includes

part-leather-accented seat trim finished in white, complemented by the white leather-accented dashboard, knee pad, door trim and front armrest. The driver and front passenger headrest finisher, centre console and front door trim are finished in black chrome. Nissan Juke Ti Energy Orange is a bright new interior option when choosing a rangetopping Juke model. ST: $27,990 ST+: $30,740 ST-L: $33,940 ST-L+: $35,140 Ti: $36,490Ti (Energy Orange): $36,490 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Cute Juke ST-L+ from Nissan features colourful shades .

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What mountain range in NSW was formerly named the Carmarthen Hills?

Which artist was known for his ‘blue’ and ‘rose’ periods of work?

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In the famous performance company the Blue Man Group, how many ‘blue men’ appear on stage at one time?

Which musician made the 1984 album Purple Rain?

In which US state would you find Ivy League university Brown University?

Actor Betty White (pictured) is famous for playing Rose in which US sitcom?

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The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

58 Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 This week you are of one mind. Indecision is gone, and Aries, you’re ready to proceed.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries (happy birthday!) making a conjunction to Mercury in your house of athletics. Today’s a high-energy day where you’re speaking fast and moving quickly. You may have a rapid exchange of ideas with a close friend or family member. There’s a repartee as you banter on every subject imaginable. Consider jotting down some of the good ideas that come up during this conversation. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus, in your house of money, makes a semisquare to Neptune in Pisces. Today, your best-laid shopping and money-saving plans go awry. You might find the perfect sweater, but it doesn’t come in your size. Or your Amazon delivery doesn’t come, and even Amazon doesn’t know where it is.

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22 This week, a career opportunity finally happens. Cancer, some recognition comes your way.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries making a conjunction to Mercury in your house of career. Even if you’re not at work today, you have to work on your mind. In fact, your brain is going a mile a minute. Maybe you are considering getting a new job, and so your fast fingers are typing your resume. If you own a business, this is a great day to post, post, post, and get your message out there. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of philosophy and beliefs. Cancer, you can hold very strongly to your faith and know what is true for you at your core. But today, be careful of charlatans, unwise associations, and slick salesman.

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 This week there is strong relationship energy all around you. Libra, you may be attending a wedding soon. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forms a conjunction with Mercury in your house of relationships. One of you is doing all the talking. Libra, it’s time to look and see if your partner has something important to tell you. This is a positive aspect, and so the message could be one you want to hear. It’s wonderful that you have the ability to tell great stories, but today you could be a motormouth. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of housework and routines. Whatever your routine is, it may not happen. Today, it’s more fun to watch a romantic movie or cuddle up on the sofa and have that deep conversation that was started a few days ago.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re completing an important project at home this week, and your work is admired by others. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forming a conjunction with Mercury in your house of real estate. If you have been thinking about moving, you could find your new home today. This is also a good day to put your current home up for sale. If you want to make extra money through your home, you could interview prospective roommates. You may be preparing to welcome a college-aged child back home. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of transportation. This is not a good day to buy a car, truck, or any vehicle for that matter. Don’t even buy a skateboard.

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 Taurus, this week you’re stepping behind the scenes to catch up on some work, as well as some sleep.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries making a conjunction to Mercury in your house of spirituality and intuition. You may be feeling restless today. The air around may feel like it has an electrical charge. Notice if your pets are as antsy as you are. You’re picking up vibrations from the community around you. You are absorbing other people’s emotions. Consider doing a space clearing at home by lighting sage or using holy water to clear the energy.On Tuesday, April 27, Venus, in your own sign of Taurus, makes a semi-square to Neptune in Pisces in the house of social networks. Today, you might be feeling out of the loop. You may not have received an invitation to an event.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23 Leo, this week, you are wrapping up an education or legal matter. You’re in the home stretch.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forming a conjunction with Mercury at the top of your chart. Let the world see what you’re thinking today. Let your ideas shine. Ironically Leo, you don’t normally like to draw attention to yourself. But sometimes, you do have to stand on the mountaintop and shout. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of money and investments. Use extreme caution today if working with investments as a math error could set you back a pretty sum. Avoid fast-talking salespeople who want to sell you courses on day trading or bitcoin mining. And most importantly, don’t give out private information no matter how important the person on the phone sounds.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 2 Scorpio, you’re feeling better this week. You have more energy for tackling the things you want to do.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forms a conjunction with Mercury in your house of labor. If you enjoy house cleaning, today is your lucky day. You might be able to get the kids involved, as well. Soon everything will be shipshape and Bristol fashion. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of risk and adventure. You might be looking for something fun to do, but use caution as you’re not going to be the best judge of what is safe today. If you’re out hiking, you may fall into the river or mistake a snake for a twig. Today is not a good day for taking big risks, which for some could include driving on the highway.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18 A writing or communication project finally comes to an end. Aquarius, now you have a sense of completion. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forming a conjunction with Mercury in your house of communication. You are talkative today. Everyone around you is talkative, as well. You may be on the phone from breakfast to dinner, plus answering emails and responding to texts. You may be contacting most of the people in your family. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your house of money. Watch out for slick-talking salespeople today. Avoid infomercials and YouTube videos promising that you can make thousands of dollars every hour if you just give them thousands of dollars first. Today, you’re quite susceptible to a sales pitch.

Gemini May 22 - June 23 Gemini, your phone is ringing with messages from friends. Someone you care about may be passing through town. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries making a conjunction to Mercury, your planetary ruler, in your house of group activities. Today, you may be planning and strategizing with members of a community organization or professional networking group. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in Pisces in your house of public standing. Keep an eye on your reputation today as something you post could be misconstrued and, at the same time, seen by many. Especially be cautious of things you’re reposting as you may not be clear on all the implications of the original post. The best use for this energy is to put yourself on stage in some way. This is where you can shine.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 Virgo, several people step up to help you out this week. Overdue assistance finally comes through. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries making a conjunction to Mercury in your house of investments and insurance. Also, it’s an excellent time to be looking at your investments in general. You have a good eye and keen instincts right now. You are able to suss out the best buys. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semisquare to Neptune in your house of relationships. Today, you could be swept off your feet by a pair of fine eyes. This may be somebody you see in passing, or perhaps they are on TV, but either way, you are smitten. If you’re very fortunate, you’re married to this person, and you will be able to spend some time looking into their eyes.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This week, you can’t take another moment of boredom. Sagittarius, you are searching for excitement. The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forming a conjunction with Mercury in your house of children, fertility, and creativity. This is a great day to play with the children or younger relatives. And if you’re looking to add to your own family, today’s a good day to make that effort. This aspect supports all types of creativity, so do art, play music, or dance. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in Pisces in your house of dwellings. Today, miscalculations could make a mess. Water could go everywhere as you over-water the plants or forget to shut the water off in the yard. And all of these may be signs that there is overflowing emotions in the house. Someone in the household may want to vent.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 A financially viable opportunity comes your way. Pisces, it’s likely you’ll roll the dice.The week begins on Sunday, April 25, with the sun in Aries forms a conjunction with Mercury in your house of money. Today, you could receive a windfall in the form of cash or stuff. A relative may give you something of value, passing it down a generation. Or you may open an envelope you received last week and find a check inside. This is also a good day to contact someone who owes you money. On Tuesday, April 27, Venus in Taurus makes a semi-square to Neptune in your own sign of Pisces. Today, you may be feeling quite spiritually connected to nature and animals. This is a good time to spend quality time with your pets. Take a drive out of town and see horses or cows. These animals can bring you messages today as you watch their movements. The Universe will speak to you.

MARKETS Casino Golf Club Markets – 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month. Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month. Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month.

FARMERS MARKETS Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month. Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina. Bangalow Farmers Market – Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark. Blue Knob Farmers Markets – Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock.

Byron Bay Farmers Market – Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. Kyogle Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings Stratheden Street, Kyogle. Lismore Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds. Lismore Produce Market – Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington streets. Contact Tom on 0450 688 900.

Mullumbimby Farmers Market – Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 02 6677 1345

North Byron Farmers Market Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512

Murwillumbah Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766.

Rainbow Region Organic Market – Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

New Brighton Farmers MarketTuesday 8am-11am New Brighton Oval River Street, New Brighton Contact: Allie 02 6677 1345

Uki Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall. Yamba Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 1pm Contact Debra on 0402 404 606

ENTREPENEURS NETWORKING SESSION 24 APRIL 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Are you thinking of starting your new business or have you recently started a new business? Feel that you are out there on your own in business? Are you looking to develop a network of support to help you be successful in business? Rotary Club of Casino are proud to offer you an opportunity to listen to advice from guest speakers in key areas of business and an opportunity to meet other local entrepreneurs for you to talk to and develop relationships going forward! GUEST SPEAKERS Ken Wilkes - Successful Local Businessman to provide an overall perspective on running your own business Greg Baker -Advertising and Marketing Guru to provide an insight on how to maximise your advertising budget Simon Boler - Franchising information and insights Paul Denmeade - Solicitor who will talk about various legal requirements to be aware of when running a business Izaak du Plooy - Local businessman who will provide a view into business start up funding avenues Damien Mulherin - Local accountant who will talk on business structures, tax requirements, GST & Grants RSVP by 19 April 2021 –eMail Izaak@casinotravel.com.au OR cwil5398@bigpond.net.au

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

IN MEMORIAM 59 Funeral Notice

Funeral Notice

Dianne Hughes (nee Jones)

James ‘Jim’ Sidney Pratten

Late of Lismore. Passed away on the 9th of April 2021.

Passed away peacefully at Florence Price Gardens in Ballina.

Aged 72 Years.

Wife of John. Mother and Mother-In-Law of Michael and Mark & Ruth. Adored Grandma of Angus and Tallulah. Sister of Doug, Kevin (Dec), Barry, Athol, Gloria, Carol and Twin to Cindy and there extended family. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Di’s life at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club, Tuesday the 4th of May commencing at 11am.

10-5-1928 – 16-4-2021

Aged 92 years.

Loving husband of Joan (dec’d). Much loved father and father in law to Liz & Geoff, Sonia & David, Mark & Sharon and Geoff & Di. Beloved Grandpa and Great Grandpa. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, cnr Burnet & Norton Streets, Ballina on Thursday, 22nd April 2021, commencing at 2.00pm Jim’s family would like to thank the staff at Florence Price Gardens, Ballina for all their care and support. Jim’s service will be livestreamed via the following link : https://vimeo.com/event/901920

Return Thanks

The family of Sernanva Santin would like to thank the staff of Simplicity Funerals for their services, care and words of reassurance. We would also like to thanks staff at St Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lismore, for all of their care Servanya has received for the past 4 years. Servanya was also there in the last weeks of her life. We are very appreciative and thank you to all staff of St. Cartridges Cathedral of Lismore for helping with the funeral service, especially Father Munyao for the beautiful service he did for Sernanya and thank you for everyone involved on the day at the Church and the service. Thank you to all the neighbours, friends and extended family for their words of sympathy, care and flowers.

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In Memoriam

Marion Collins

29th September 1938 - 23rd April 2013

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Flowers for the Bereaved

ROPER, BARBARA ESTELLE

13. 08. 1938 ~ 17. 04. 2021 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Bruce (dec) for 58 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jo and Richard, Sue and Jochen, Nina and Darryn, Richard and Heather, and Sally. Much loved Nanny of Anja, Olivia, Ava, Luke, Rose, Reuben, Coral, Natacha and Xavier.

Loved And Remembered Always

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain, If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain.

Missed everyday Mandy, Maureen, Mark, Chrisy, Dan & Bella

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BARTLETT, Donald George ( Don ) Passed away 15th of April 2021

Much loved husband to Marie Ann. Loved father to Karen, Gary and Renee Adored Pa Pa to Xavier and Xander. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Aged 81 years Relatives and friends are invited to attend Don’s funeral service to be held at the Lismore Memorial Gardens Crematorium Chapel Skyline road Goonellabah Friday 23rd of April 2021 commencing at 10am

Family and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Barbara’s life to be held in the Rainbow Chapel, Rainbow Avenue, West Ballina on FRIDAY (April 23, 2021) commencing at 10.00 am. After the service a private cremation will take place.

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Sr JULIANA ( MARY ) DWYER RSM Passed away peacefully on Saturday 17th April, 2021 at Lismore Base Hospital.

Aged 94 years.

Loved Sister of Mercy for 74 years, teacher & friend to many. Much loved Sister of Barry & Pat (both decd), Darcy & Betty (both decd), Pattie (decd), Jim & Mary, Bill (decd) & Margaret, Ellen & Matt (decd) Dougherty. Loving Aunt & great Aunt to their families.

“Rest In Peace” Relatives & friends of Sr Juliana are invited to celebrate Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul, to be offered this TUESDAY 27th April, 2021 commencing at 11am at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Canterbury Street, Casino followed by burial at Casino Lawn Cemetery. All guests will be required to comply with the COVID-19 mandatory QR code sign-in for contact tracing purposes, must remain seated during the service and ensure social distancing is maintained.

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April 22, 2021

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1300 585 778

Your Nth Rivers Holistic Funeral Directors - we can travel to you.

Beautiful Sanctuary funerals - $5800 All funerals & vigils traditional,church, outdoor or at home.

Direct cremation with exceptional care - $2800

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Warwick Binney

Ph 02 6622 2420

55 Magellan Street, Lismore www.binney.com.au

Locally Owned and Operated

LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLE Y

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ELLEM MONUMENTAL CASINO GRANITE HEADSTONES NEW & RESTORATION Gloria m 0457 976 491 Scott m 0481 170 218 Brian m 0433 905 601

Phone 66 626 066 Meetings CASINO BOOLANGLE Local Aboriginal Lands Council

XNOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 28 April 2021, 5pm Casino Community Cultural Centre 35 Walker Street, Casino AGENDA: Will be confirmed on the day of meeting Authorised by Darlene Caldwell - Chairperson

Public Notices Notification of proposal to upgrade nbn™ Radio Network Base Station Facility As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base stations at the following location: The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radiocommunication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. Furthermore the works will involve the replacement and addition of equipment shelters/ outdoor units adjacent to the facility. nbn regards the proposed installations as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018. In these circumstances, it does not require planning approval from Council. Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained by calling Blessing Nhliziyo on 9868 6659. Written submissions can be sent to address or via email to Feedback@metasite.com.au The closing date for submissions is 10/05/2021. For general info on the , email info@nbn.com.au, or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au.

WA N T E D Records, Old Record Players, Ampliﬁers and Speakers, as well as CDs and Tapes. Call Adam anytime

0416 225 376

Readings will be done over the phone or a personal reading in Lismore, Casino and Byron Bay over 4 days starting from 28th April To avoid dissapointment please book by calling

0401 370 844 Garage Sales

13 Funnel Drive, Modanville Sat 24th April, 8am-12noon Honda Generator (used once - cash only), books, camping/hiking gear, leather handbags, kitchen appliances, photo frames, flower pots, ceramic tiles, bric-a-brac and more.

Tenders

Tender T21/3 BUSH REGENERATION SERVICES Lismore City Council is inviting Submissions from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of Bush Regeneration Services (Category A and Category B).

Positions Vacant

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES

FREELANCE JOURNALIST

The role of our Sales Executive is be responsible for continuing to develop key client relationships and assisting furthering to lead to new business opportunities. You will be managing multiple projects simultaneously and to a high standard, from the initial enquiry and quote right through to final delivery Preferable skills for this role include: • Industry experience (minimum of 2 years preferred) • Exceptional organisational skills including priority setting, time management and coordinating multiple activities • The ability to develop and maintain good relationships and the highest degree of professionalism with major clients, stakeholders, staff and peers • Attention to detail in process & planning • The ability to show initiative with given tasks and an innovative approach • Clear communication skills • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to work within a team • Willingness to learn and improve skills • A positive attitude • Dedication to the role Please send Resume & Cover Letter to employment@heartlandmedia.com.au or call Jeff Gibbs on 0417 516 004

The Northern Rivers Times is the largest regional newspaper in the Northern Rivers area, we require a seasoned journalist to cover parts of the region. Essential: • Keen news sense • Proven skills in news gathering, research and analysis • Strong news and community interest writing skills • Examples of well-balanced accurate reporting • Ability to develop and maintain community contacts • Can deliver under pressure to daily deadlines • Initiative and strong work ethic • Basic photography skills • A valid driver’s licence. Desirable: • Experience in publishing to online platforms including social media • University degree in communications or commensurate journalism experience Please send Resume & Cover Letter to employment@heartlandmedia.com.au or call Jeﬀ Gibbs on 0417 516 004

TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222

The purpose of the Request For Tender is to establish a panel of suppliers for all sites under Category A and appoint a single contractor per site under Category B. The contract is for a period of three (3) years with possibility of a two (2) years extension at Councils absolute discretion. Tender submissions close at 2:00pm Thursday, 13 May 2021. Interested parties are required to register at Council’s eProcurement portal www.tenderlink.com/lismore to access relevant documents. Submissions may also be lodged at this site in the electronic tender box. If you experience any difficulties with accessing the above website or require further information, phone the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533.

Career opportunities With Richmond Valley Council At Richmond Valley, we exist for our community. We provide high-quality water services to our towns and villages through mains supply and provision of reticulated town water services. We also look after wastewater and some storm water services to protect the health of our rivers and beaches. Join us to make a real difference: clean, safe water from our taps; beautiful waterways from the hinterland to the coast.

SENIOR OPERATOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high level of service in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems in the Richmond Valley community.

SUBCONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER INVITATION TO QUOTE

TWEED VALLEY HOSPITAL PROJECT - MULTIDECK CARPARK Access to current tenders app.estimateone.com/s/adco-qld Subcontractors please register onto our New Trade Partner Portal tradepartner.adcoconstruct.com.au

TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222

Salary Range: $64,521 to $78,769 pa Contact: David Cash – 0417 265 057

OPERATOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT The primary purpose of this role is to provide effective services in the treatment of water for residents of the Ritchmond Valley community.

Salary Range: $51,677 to $61,401 pa Contact: David Cash – 0417 265 057

Applications close 11:30pm Sunday 25 April For further details about the Richmond Valley and to apply please visit Council’s website: www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS 61 Positions Vacant

Positions Vacant

REGISTERED NURSE

Private residence in Tintenbar requires a reliable cleaner for 5hrs per week. Experience essential. $25ph. Please email mspong@bigpond.net.au with previous experience or phone 0411 222717

CLEANER

Richmond Lodge, Casino (Northern NSW) The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to work at Richmond Lodge Aged Care Home Casino, in a Part-time capacity. This may include weekends. The role demands a degree of flexibility in rostering. As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will have sound clinical assessment skills, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to lead a team. Please only apply if you have experience in working as a Registered Nurse in aged care. Your Skills & Experience: • Current nursing registration with AHPRA • Extensive hands-on experience in an aged care setting • Affinity and experience with residents with dementia essential • Superior communication skills - both verbal and written are crucial • Excellent reporting skills using an electronic system for all clinical documentation • Be flexible and adapt quickly to changing resident priorities • Knowledge in attending assessments and care plan development Benefits: • Strong management support • Ongoing training and development • Scope to apply your expertise in a rewarding and diverse role • Opportunity to use your initiative and leadership skills Relevant Police Background Checks prior to employment will apply. Please forward your expressions of interestand CV to the Care Manager admin.richmond@northcoast.upa.org.au enquiries welcome to 02 6662 1937.

GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222

DRIVER WANTED For deliveries. Must be located in the Tweed Heads area. You will need to have a reliable car and be available ever Wednesday.

CALL JEFF ON 0417 516 004

GARDEN WORK Reliable Person required for manual labour help with garden work, 1-2 days per week in Tintenbar. $25ph. Please call 0411 222717

LEGAL SECRETARY/ PARALEGAL Permanent/Part-time position in a busy Family Law practice in Ballina. Experience in Family Law and in LEAP Office software and MYOB would be an advantage. The position offers autonomy and flexible working hours.

Applications to: Family Law Solutions, PO Box 1017, Ballina NSW 2478 or email office@familylawsolutions.com.au

NSW STUD BRAHMAN FEMALE & F1 COMMERCIAL FEMALE SALE NRLX - CASINO

Saturday 24th April – 11.00am DST

STUD VENDORS

• Figlands • Hope • Mogul • Mountana

CATTLE SALE

A/c Narrandale Pastoral Co. 90 F1 Brahman Hereford x Heifers – unjoined Out of Poll Hereford Cows & NCC Brahman Bulls A/c Andrew Hill 25 Brahman x Shorthorn Hiefers PTIC A/c Mountana 30 Grey Brahman Heifers PTIC Hereford Bull 12 Brahman Hereford x Heifers – unjoined A/c Mogul Brahman Stud 10 Simmental Brahman x Heifers - unjoined A/c D&S Summers 4 F1 Heifers - Joined to Angus Bull 5 F1 Heifers - Unjoined A/c M&A Edwards 10 Brahman Heifers PTIC Glenisa Angus Bull A/c Owner 45 Santa x Brahman Heifers – Joined to low birth weight Booroomooka Angus Bull Contact your selling agents

ramseybulmer.com.au

Casino 02 6662 2500 Casino 02 6662 6662 Darren Perkins 0428660324 Wayne Bulmer 0428 661 167 NSW Brahman Breeders Branch – Grant Bulmer 02 6633 3231

Livestock For Sale COVID LAWS APPLY

LISMORE SALEYARDS

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 10AM 80 Feeder Steers 220 Weaner Steers 150 Heifers 6 – 30 mths 20 Cows & Calves

COVID LAWS APPLY

74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au Glenn Weir 0427 299 104 Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450

CLEARING SALE MACHINERY, TOOLS & FARM EQUIPMENT (PROPERTY SOLD) 650 Cawongla Road, Larnook

Livestock For Sale

COMMERCIAL FEMALES

Livestock For Sale

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 10AM

MACHINERY & TOOLS: Landini LandForce 115 cab tractor with 4 in 1 bucket (only 475 hours), 10 x 8 dual axle tipper trailer, 2005 Nissan Patrol tray back ute (4.2 coil cab turbo diesel, 309k), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (3.0, V6 turbo diesel, 280k), 6ft Slasher (gal deck) John Deere side by side 825 XCU 4 x 4, Growmaster 3200 air seeder, Polaris 570 ute back quad bike (power steering, 4 wd), 800 ltr Silvan spray outfit with boom (as new), Hardi Spray with petrol engine, 200 ltr Silvan spray & hose (ute pack), Pipe Layer, Kubota fertilizer spreader (approximately 500 kg poly), elect start Toolex generator (8 kva), Grillo ride on (climber 7), Small trailor, McCormack stick rake (2.4m, euro hitch, 2020 model), tractor forks, post hole digger with 2 augers, pasture harrows, single deep ripper, Honda star picket driver, wire spinner, post lifter, ringlock, sprinklers, Victa self propelled mower, compressor, water pumps, small log splitter, drop saw, AEG power tools, fire hose, electric fence gear, small trailer & trailing fertilizer spreader (both suit ride on etc). FURNITURE: 8 Seater Cedar Dinning Table and Chairs, 1940’s Office Desk, 3 Bookcases Chest of drawers, Armchairs, Beds, Lamp, Fridge, Washing machine, Cabinet, Outdoor table & chairs, Vase, Mirror, Model of boat, TV, Chairs, Garden ornaments, Pot plants, Vacuum cleaner, Caneware, Lots of sundries. GST: Added to knockdown price on machinery & tools. DIRECTIONS: Take Rock Valley to Larnook Road. Just past Chelmford Road on right. TERMS: Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer at Sale. PHOTOS: www.ianweirandson.com.au COVID LAWS APPLY

74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au Glenn Weir 0427 299 104

www.ianweirandson.com.au 74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au EVERY TUESDAY: FAT CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7.30AM EVERY WEDNESDAY: CATTLE SALE CASINO SALEYARDS 7.30AM SATURDAY, APRIL 24 CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 10AM THURSDAY, APRIL 29 MACHINERY AUCTION A/C D. HANLON LARNOOK 10AM THURSDAY, MAY 6 AUCTION A/C P. MILLS GOONELLABAH 10AM

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Store Cattle Sale Friday 23rd April

CASINO SALEYARDS @ 10am

1000 BOOKED SPECIAL LINES INCLUDE: A/C Bymbic Farms – Myocum 40 Charolais X weaner steers 40 Charolais X weaner heifers A/C Bowkett Family – Murwillumbah 50 Angus mixed sex weaners A/C Trouser Point Pastoral – Murwillumbah 20 Angus mixed sex weaners A/C Hinze & Quinn – Woodenbong 23 x 23 Angus cows (2nd to 5th calf), running back with Angus bulls, calves 2-5 months A/C Slater Farms – Fairy Hill 30 Brangus weaners – mixed sex A/C Mulcahy/Shaw – Woodenbong 10 young Angus cows –PTIC (6-8mths to Angus bull) A/C Jenny Lewis – Ewingar 17 F1 heifers – unjoined A/C Strathpark Pastoral 30 Braford Hereford X heifers, 2.5 year old, Yandina Station Qld Blood. Commence calving August to Angus bull A/C Balogie Holdings 24 Charbray heifers - PTIC (5-7mths to Angus bull) A/C APC 12 Brahman cows – PTIC (5-8mths to Charolais bull) 7 Charolais X heifers – PTIC (6-7mths to Angus bull) A/C NE & KL Morgan 12 Angus X heifers – PTIC A/C Owner 80 Grower steers A/C Owner 15 Crossbred heifers (been running with Simmental bull) A/C Owner 1 Brangus Bull – 2yo STRICT CURFEW 8PM THURSDAY 22ND APRIL

Rural Office Casino/Kyogle 6662 1451 Andrew Summerville 0429 620 362 Nick Fuller 0484 200 101 Luke Thomas 0484 200 488 www.raywhiteruralcasino.com.au admin.casino@raywhite.com

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED SIMPLY CALL 6662 6222 NOW TO ADVERTISE!

Livest

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

TRADES Livestock For Sale

Casino Saleyards

Friday, 14th May 2021 10:00am AEST Early Bookings Appreciated Darren Perkins 0428 660 324 David O’Reilly 0428 299 743 Jasen Somerville 0429 660 657 Riley Wellman 0499 222 514

98 Centre Street, Casino NSW 2470 Ph: (02) 6662 2500 Fax: (02) 6662 1736

FOR FUTURE SALES LOG ONTO www.gnfrealestate.com.au

Blinds & Accessories

TRADE DIRECTORY Air-Conditioning Services

Commercial Domestic Industrial

Casino Bangalow Warwick Tweed Stanthorpe

CASINO LIVE WEIGHT AND OPEN AUCTION STORE SALE Friday 30th April 2021 Commencing 10.00am

1600 HEAD 1600 150 Charolais x Steers 0&2 teeth 90 Angus & Angus x Steers 0&2 teeth 80 Brahman x Steers 0&2 teeth 280 Angus & Angus x Steers 7-10 m.o 270 Simmental & Charolais Steers 6-10 m.o 200 Santa x Brahman x Steers 7-9 m.o 120 Angus x Heifers 6-9 m.o 100 Euro x Heifers 6-10 m.o 80 Santa x Heifers 7-10 m.o 50 Brangus x Heifers 12-15 m.o 50 Charolais x Heifers 12-15 m.o 30 x 30 Brahman x Cows & Calves 20 x 20 Angus x Cows & Calves 40 Cows PTIC SPECIAL LINES: A/c G&D&J Jarrett 80 Charolais x Steers 0 teeth A/c Breeder 40 Brangus Heifers 12-15 m.o 40 Charolais x Heifers 12-15 m.o A/c Mondoro – Dobies Bight 40 Brangus x Heifers 8-10 m.o

Ramsey & Bulmer ramseybulmer.com.au

Casino 02 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Wayne Bulmer 0428 661 167 Steve Davis 0429 623 066

T&W McCormack

mccormackrealestate.com.au

Casino 02 6662 1577 Peter 0427 042 713 • Matthew 0427 737 938 Mark 0411 491 437 • Jack 0498 400 176 Licensed Stock & Station Agents

Agistment

AGISTMENT FOR HORSE OR A HEIFER 3 acres in Lismore area Plenty of grass and shade $50per week Contact Das 0417 063 356

ADVANCED

Blind & Curtain Cleaning & Repairs Also suppliers of Verticals, Hollands Venetians, Romans Panel Glides

Ph: (07) 5523 3622

LILYVALE DOZERS

www.advancedblindcleaning.com.au Unit 1/84-86 Industry Drive Tweed Heads South

“Forget the rest, get the best. For all your Roading, Clearing, Dams and Fire Breaks”

Cleaning Services Air Conditioning & Ventilation Specialists

Phone Chris

0419 934 812 AIR CONDITIONING

24hr

BREAKDOWN SERVICE 0487 844 240

REFRIGERATION

Earthmoving

Kathy’s Kleaning Kathy’s Kleaning SERVICE

TA B U L A M

James Bendeich Mark MacDonald

Engineering

SERVICE NORTHERN NORTHERN RIVERS RIVERS Casino, Casino, Kyogle, Kyogle, Lismore Lismore and and Goonellabah Goonellabah

0466 0466 029 029 862 862 Concrete Products

Float Hire

Craig’s Float Hire

ELECTRICAL

Antenna Services

TV ANTENNAS TV Reception FIXED FAST Plus TV Services Including: • New Outlets, Wall Mounting • TV Installation, Tune & Setup • Home Theatre, Satellite Help CHEAPEST RATES + WTY

THE TRUSTED NAME FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTS • Septic Tanks • Reed Beds • Aerated Wastewater • Water Troughs Treatment System • Cattle Grids

4-8 Craig Street, Kyogle. 6632 2978 www.grahamsprecast.com.au Conveyancing

JASON 0473 934 444

Buying or Selling Property?

VISIONCLEAR

CLARENCE RIVER CONVEYANCING

ANTENNA SERVICE

• Digital TV Antennas • Set Top Boxes • Free Quotes • Tune-ins • Extra Outlets • Satellite Installations • 15 years Local Experience • Quality Guaranteed Servicing Lismore, Casino & Kyogle areas

e: craig.hatfield@bigpond.com w: visionclearantennaservices.com.au

Ph: Craig

0497 939 956 0452 441 815

0428 458 068

TO ALL TRADIES ADVERTISE HERE BY CALLING

6662 6222

PHONE

0499 589 905 Tractors & Machinery up to 15 Tonne Hay & General Freight ~ FULLY INSURED

TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222 Handyman Servi ces

Why not use a conveyancer...

For contract preparation & advice on sales & purchases... TERRI HARRINGTON BLJS, MAIC

CERTIFIED PRACTISING CONVEYANCER Lic No 1148405

• Local independent operator • All areas

Phone: 66477498 m: 0418609701 - 40 Cook St, Lawrence PO Box 4083, Lawrence NSW 2460 terri.harrington@clarenceconveyancing.com

Demolitions

BUILDING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL I COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL I STRATA MAINTENANCE SERVICES

HANDY MAN SERVICES 24 hr response time guarangeed Fully Insured Call: 0414 210 222 Email: paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

Lawn & Garden Maintenance

LAWN MOWING SERVICES We are a professional and experienced total laWn and garden care service. We specialises in laWn moWing, general gardening, brush cutting, spraying, hedging, pruning, Weed management and We Will leave your property clean and looking like neW. We services the folloWing ing areas: lismore, goonellabah, casino, kyogle, evans head and surrounding areas. Call Harley today!

PH: 0427 837 995

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

TRADES & COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD 63 Plumbing

Motoring

Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES

byronbaycopperman P/L. T/A

Sheds

Water Drilling

Lic. 4455c

H.L & M.L plumbing

Harry and Mick Thomson Maintenance specialists All types of plumbing, draining, rooﬁng and gas ﬁtting at competitive rates.

Mick 0468 519 006 Harry 0402 518 005 byronbaycopperman@gmail.com

42 years experience

• Scratch & Dent Repairs • Bumper Repairs • Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups • Car Park Dents • Accident Damage

Tree Services

Plumbing & Gas

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

We come to you Family owned and operated Fully qualifed, fully insured and all work is guaranteed

TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS TIMES COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD SIMPLY EMAIL YOUR EVENT (maximum of 125 words) to: janelle@heartlandmedia.com.au

Bumper to Bumper Repairs

Mobile Paint & Bumper RepairsHeads Servicing thePanel, Ballina Shire up to Tweed

• Emergency Work • Free Quotes

0403 918 831

Ph: Cory 0403 918 831

chris@plumbinglismore.net.au www.plumbinglismore.net.au LIC: 350717C

Painting

PAINTING PROFESSIONAL TRADESMAN 40 years’ experience Northern Rivers Lic No. 46443c

THE ONLY FULL COVERAGE FOR THE NORTHERN RIVERS AREA IN ONE PAPER

6986066aa

www.bumpertobumperrepairs.com.au Repairers licence No: MVTC157416

TO ADVERTISE CALL 6662 6222

CALL US ON

6662 6222

Removalists

Your Removalist & Relocation Professionals

ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

PHONE DANNY

0411 264 182 Pest Control

Low rates, friendly service

Call: 02 6662 6663 Roofing Services

EXPERIENCED, FULLY INSURED, ALL SIZE JOBS

Lopping For a free quote & advice Wood Chipping Felling Stump Grinding Removal

P 6688 6136 M 0427 886 136

Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com The Channon covering all areas of the North Coast

PHONE

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

02 6681 6555

Rooftech Roofing Services For Everything Roofing • New & replacement metal roofs • Painting of tile and metal roofs • Roof repairs: tile and metal • Guttering: whirly birds: mesh • Emergency/insurance repairs

PEST _ CONTROL _ Pty. Ltd.

Lic No. 5083730

YOUR LOCAL PEST MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Michael & Marissa Knight 30 Johnson St, Casino - Ph: 6662 3251 www.casinopestcontrol.com.au Servicing the Northern Rivers

Pet Services

SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.

Phone office on 6687 4343 enquiries@rooftechroofing.com.au PO Box 170, Lennox Head, NSW 2478 Lic 303299C and 301815C www.rooftechroofing.com.au

BALLINA BALLINA

INSURANCE - COMMERCIAL STRATA - RESIDENTIAL

Septic Pumping

TO ALL TRADIES 46 Terania Street, Lismore 6621 9998 Janet Goodwin (Proprietor) 0402 443 988 Drop off and pick up available

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, “At Home with the Crawfords”, tells the story of the William Ambrose Crawford family who lived at “Olivene” (now Crawford House Museum). It runs ‘til 30/5/21. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The Community Resource Centre is open for research Fridays only – prior bookings essential. Enquiries 66281829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED

Call 6662 6222 NOW

IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB How about about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For more information please contact President Udo Moerig email tmumoerig@gmail.com or Vice President Membership email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com Webpage: https://3209990. toastmastersclubs.org/ BALLINA LIFEBALL Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 0448004161.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

64 COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD THE FREE BRUNCH CENTER It’s Back the Free Community Brekky Center is now reopening as The Free Brunch Center in Ballina, on Saturday May the 1st and then the 1st Saturday of every month. There will be sausage sizzle available along with hot dogs, sandwiches, fruit salad, tea, coffee and take away meals also available. This will be presented under new Covid safe rules and restrictions. This is totally free and everyone is welcome. This is to be held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall which is just behind the church, on the corner of Cherry & Crane Sts. The Brunch Center will be on the 1st Saturday of every month between 10am and 12pm.

BRUNSWICK HEADS BRUNSWICK HEADS

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

THE BRUNSWICK HEADS CWA Monthly meeting is held on the first Friday of every month. The next meeting is Friday 7 May at 9am in the CWA Restrooms, Corner of Park & Booyun Streets, Brunswick Heads. All members invited, new members welcome.Craft morning is every Friday from 10am-2pm. Come and join this friendly group, learn how to knit, crochet and quilt with experienced and patient teachers! Gold coin donation, please. For more information contact 0431908063

PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS Activities coming up are a luncheon on 30th April, a river cruise on 7th May and a cheese factory tour and lunch on 27th May. This Probus Club is a mixed club and men and women are invited to attend and join this friendly group. Further details can be obtained by calling Faye on 66866585. BACCI AUTUMN EXHIBITION/SALE Of original art and handcrafted pieces made with love. Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May Ballina Masonic Centre, 56 Cherry St Ballina 9am-3-pm. Free entry. A community fund raising event. Enq: The Secretary rosiekaplan1@gmail.com BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9 until 12 in our rooms on River Street. Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Officer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place. Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information. Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12:15, for more information please ring David 0473587412. BALLINA MAHJONG RESULTS 16TH APRIL 2021 Shirley Coleman 1, Sally Lowry 2, Pam Farrell 3, June Greenaway, Lorna Simpson 4, Judy Brent 6, Lesley Richie 7, Diana Auret 8, Shirley Atkinson 9, Shirley Henry 10, Jan Small 11, Betty Penklis 12, Susan Allan 13, Bev Lasater 14, Kath Hubbard, Carol Meyer 15, Wendy Thornton 17, Jan Boardman 18, Gladys D’Anna 19, Val Heinritz 20, Coral Lavelle, Valda McLerie 21, Rosemary Russell 23, Jan Williams 24, Helen Young 25, June Grebert, Jan Henley 26, Joy Lowien 28, Margaret Bryant 29, Jenny Lang 30. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181. BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB G’day to all, The Ballina Country Music Club’s next “LIVE MUSIC SAY” is Sunday 2nd May at the Ballina RSL Club staring at 10.45am to 5pm. A wonderful a-ray of walk-up artists will be heard, so why not come along and enjoy the facilities and a day of Country Music and the talents of the band “SAND FIRE”. We would appreciate it if you could in details of our in your public announcements and/or GIGUIDE. Many hanks Keith Holmes, Secretary 66867956 / 0400867956. Attached is a flyer of the day’s event. BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS AGM Will be held 7th May, in the Seniors Hall, 26 Swift St., Ballina at 1.30pm. Apologies to Bonnie 0414927361.

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW club continues to support seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Info: President Margaret Alderton 0429966894. CWA MARKET DAY Saturday 1 May from 8am to 12pm inside CWA Restrooms on the corner of Booyun and Park Streets. Handicraft, baked goodies and jams and plants. Don’t miss out, come early. Cash only. Contact Mary on 0431908063.

CASINO CASINO CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 2 MON: B McEnerny & C Moulden, R & G Garsden TUE: D Coleman, K O’Reilly, L&N O’Reilly WED: M & M Ayshford, J & J Schneider THU: J Crooks, S & B Garrard FRI: T Micallef, P Mackney ANZAC DAY CLOVASS, McKEES HILL HALL On ANZAC Day this year, Sunday 25th April, we will be gathering at the Clovass McKees Hill Hall cenotaph from 5.15 am for a flag raising ceremony and broadcast of the Dawn Ceremony from the National War Memorial at Canberra. We would like to invite anyone who wishes to attend to join us in honouring those who have served their country in the past, and those who continue to serve. This will be followed by a “Gunfire Breakfast” in the hall, at a cost of $10 per person. Bookings are required for breakfast by 23rd April. Covid regulations will be in effect. QR code sign in is available. For enquiries and bookings call 66631412 or email mckeeshillhall@gmail.com AIR RIFLE CLUB Sat 8-12, rifles, ammunition & targets supplied Call Ollie 0414622272 CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone no. 6664 1118 & email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, Euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414625680. FAIRY HILL HALL MARKET DAY Saturday 8th May 8am-2pm. Morning tea/ coffee, BBQ lunch, Stalls, plants etc for sale. Stall costing is $15 (enquires please call 66671207/66633233). Proceeds to hall update. Other enquiries 66624435. LISMORE-CASINO NAVAL ASSOC. Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. More info Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625. LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 for a 7.00pm start.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044. CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498. CASINO CROQUET CLUB Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information. CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424. CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook. CASINO EVENING CWA Meets first Thurs of month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400 956 404 or Penny 0422301799. CWA MEETING DATES Casino CWA Meeting Dates. Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. Come and join us for a Cuppa and learn more about this great organisation. Casino Branch is proud to be celebrating its 95th Birthday next Friday 26th March with a Morning Tea. Looking forward to many more years assisting the Casino community. For more information phone Jan on 66626424 or Marg. on 66621746. EVANS HEAD EVANS HEAD EVANS HEAD LIVING MUSEUM Our Museum will be open to showcase pictures relating to ANZAC Day at Evans Head and Woodburn including Dawn, Memorial Aerodrome and War Cemetery Services and March Pasts over the years. Material from World Wars I and II will also be on display. DONATIONS WELCOME. EVANS HEAD BOWLING CLUB Congratulations to our Evans Head ladies who have won the No: 3 District Pennant for 2021. They now play at the Regional Pennant Play-offs in Tweed/Byron district in August. The Grade 4 ladies still have games to play due to wet weather. They played Alstonville on 14/4 and secured 5 points. They now play Lennox Head on Friday. A social game was also played Wednesday with both games scoring 23-14. Names are now being called for Major Singles and Pairs. GRAFTON GRAFTON GRAFTON VIEW CLUB Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along & enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, motivated guest speaker & at the same time you will help disadvantaged children. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing

is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along, have some fun & you will be helping others as well. See you there! GRAFTON SENIORS April meeting, with trade table, attendance 59, apologies 17.Guest speaker: Mark Butler & Simon Evans, Independent Living Specialists, spoke on various aids. Birthdays: wishes to those celebrating, & unwell. New members: Nil Correspondence in: Westlawn Investment statement; return thanks, Ellen M; public liability insurance. Correspondence out: welcome letters, new members; cards for sympathy, get well, special birthdays; thanks to Bob McF, AGM help. General business: members reminded must enter main entrance, race days; wear badge; wreath for Anzac day; newsletter being prepared, May meeting. Trips: Day to Coffs Harbour attractions, 21 May, need more. Trip to mystery venue, June, just on sale. 8 Day tour to Queensland, some spare seats. Competition winners: M. Townsend; A. Preac; G. Cooper; F. Wratten; S. Gibson; J. Campbell; J. Schulz; L. Sewell. Next meeting: Tues. 11 May, 2021, 10.30am, Racecourse. Guest speaker, Helen Dobra, Pain Relief. Enquiries: Publicity Officer, Sandra 6642 7720. GRAFTON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We would love to welcome new members, come and see what we have to offer. Meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month. At the Grafton Masonic Centre, 104 Bacon St Grafton. Next meeting is Monday 19th April. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea, meeting starts4.30pm. Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants and have fun! Furtherenquiries please text Rhonda on 0418685728. You can also find and follow us on Facebook. GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Perhaps its time to find out what its all about!!! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre, 194 Turf Street Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President Membership email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com Face Book page:https://www.facebook.com/ graftontoastmasters KYOGLE KYOGLE KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455. WORKSHOP – PAT COLLINS, TOTAL HEALTH & EDUCATION CENTRE WEEDS & THEIR USES Ever wanted to know what uses the weeds have that grow in your own garden? You will learn to identify these plants, medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses and how they balance our soil, then use them to make a variety of items. Sat 8 May – Bookings Essential, Ettrick Hall, Knights Rd. Cost $120pp inc ingredients, containers, morning tea &lunch . Pat Collins Total & Health Education Centre – Enquiries and bookings Kaye 0418509954 or Salley 040634987. KYOGLE BAZAAR Saturday 24th April. 9am-2pm - Kyogle Amphitheatre. Crn Summerland Way & Anzac Street. This month at the Bazaar

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD 65 we will be partnering with Kyogle Youth Action to celebrate youth week. The market will be entertained by young bands and busker. Kyogle local talent will kick off the morning and then straight out of Byron Bay we have rock, jazz and funk trio Blackwood. Blackwood were the winners of the 2019 Mullum Music Festival Youth Mentorship. They will be followed by Stereo The Band playing their blend of Jazz and indie tunes. These talented young musicians will have you jiving around the Bazaar. In addition to youth celebrations, we will be loving the Mothers of Kyogle. The Bazaar is running a special raffle for Mother’s Day. Patrons can enter the raffle by spending $5 or more at any of our Kyogle Bazaar stalls. A dazzling hamper has been put together with donations from our very own stallholders. One lucky winner will take home the entire hamper to gift to mum or themselves. KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Next day is on at 11am on Sunday 13th June. (No day in May due to previous booking of KYOGLE GOLF CLUB) It will begin with a short meeting with music shortly after. Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Drinks available. ALL WELCOME LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233. LENNOX LENNOXHEAD HEAD LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our closeknit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club. LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed and enquiries may be made to Enid 047 187 511 or Dawn 0466717435 LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150. PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD The Probus Club of Lennox Head meets 9.30 for 10.00am at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the 1st. Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Also, retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service. Club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.

LISMORE

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILLIARY Thank you to everyone who supported our Stall at The Lismore, Cruise and Travel in Woodlark St Lismore for the last two weeks. A big thank you to the Owners of the Shop. Stall raised $8,343.00 Raffle made $2,432.85. Won by Liz Hay Lismore. Also thank you to our sewers, crocherers, and members who worked on the stall and Raffle . Due to the renovations at the LBH we are unable to have our Hospital Shop till 2022. We are looking for venues that might support us to hold pop up stalls.

Contact our President Rita 0428395967. May Fundraiser is a two day Craft Market at Lismore Hts, Sports ,Recreation & Community Club in High St Lismore 9.30 TILL 3.30 Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May. Meals and coffee and drinks available at the club. There will be a silent Auction of a Rocking Horse, Mother’s Day Raffle. Hundred Club. Plants and Homemade cooking and lots of beautiful craft items ready for Mother’s Day. Cash only. We ask people to respect safe distancing and COVID-19 requirements. Rhonda Powell Secretary Lismore Base Hospital Aux. HUGE CRAFT MARKET Beautiful handmade clothes, aprons, toys and craft items for that special gift also a vast array of plants, cooking, mothers day raffles and 100 club, (cash only please) WHEN 9.30am 3PM Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of MAY. WHERE Lismore Heights Sports and Community Club, High St., Lismore Heights. All Money raised will go towards purchasing equipment for the Lismore Base Hospital. Love to see you there. LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Mon & Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH). LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Played at Lismore Workers club, Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622. NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn,enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes / activities of your choice. Interested ? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE Meets every Friday at 7.05 am for breakfast at Coffee Shots Molesworth St, Lismore. Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? Join us please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details. TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing – 9.00-12.00am; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing – 7.00-9.00pm; Training Monday mornings – 9.00-12.00am; Junior coaching after school Wed 3.30-4.45pm. $6.00 a game Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 6625 1602 Mon – Thur 9.00 – 1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au JIGGI-GEORGICA RED CROSS The members of Jiggi-Georgica Branch of Red Cross would love the chance to welcome some new members to our meetings held in the R/Cross Rooms (next to Tea Rooms) in Keen St, Lismore @ 11am on the 2nd Friday of each month. Lunch available from T/Rooms. Any inquiries please contact Joan 66888127. LISMORE GIRL GUIDES Lismore Girl Guides meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore. Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights free, but please make contact first. AND Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number-0412 866 766, for further details. AND Our hall is also available to hire.

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill, 2480 at 1.00 pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities,see the club’s website: https:// sarc.org.au/ or check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SummerlandARC “MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 mainlymusic.org An interactive session for 0-5 year olds & parents/carers using fun songs and actions to help develop co-ordination and motor skills, followed by home cooked morning tea for adults while children enjoy supervised play time. Tuesdays 9.3011.30 in school term. Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200 ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING ‘Want to be part of an innovative, interesting and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095. LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support group meets every third Friday of the month at 10 am Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St, Lismore . The group gatherings alternate each month between a more formal meeting, complete with guest speaker one month , and the next month, a more social Coffee Catch-up. There is always an opportunity to share in a confidential, non-judgemental, positive and welcoming environment. All members of the Parkinson’s Community and their carers are most welcome. Contact: Di: 66227959 0r John: 0490332268 or visit Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group’s FaceBook Page https://www.facebook.com/ ParkinsonsLismore” ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00 pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934. COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES NORTHERN NSW Compassionate Communities of NSW are taking a break from the Ballina Coffee and Community and Cafe Catch Up gatherings for the next few months. Threshold Choir rehearsals, Lismore Coffee and Community and Walks in Nature will continue. Please check this paper for and our facebook page for more information on when the coffee gatherings will resume. EMBROIDERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels from all towns and districts in the Northern Rivers. PROBUS CLUB OF GOONELLABAH The Goonellabah Probus club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Workers Sports Club Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Meetings commence at 10 am. New members welcome. Contact Gloria Francis 66291442.

MACLEAN MACLEAN MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mons, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY GARDEN members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm NSW Street parking Byo covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision Covid plan operating Enq: Murbahcommunitygardens@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space. 224 Stokers Rd. Stokers Siding 2484. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.com T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We will begin play at 9.30am commencing on Tuesday, 6th April and Thursday, 8th April. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375. TWEED HEADS TWEED HEADS TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB will be celebrating their 53rd. birthday on Thursday May 6th. Joining us in this milestone will be ladies from our sister clubs from Casino, Kingscliff, Coolangatta, Twin Towns and the Gold Coast observing all Covid rules regarding distancing and limited amount of guests, but we will still have a good time. ‘Bling’ is the word and the dress code – the more the better. Entertainment will be provided by the one and only Chris Harvey so we are assured of a good time. The venue will be the South Tweed Sports Club, time 10.30am. for 11.00. The formal meeting will be short, followed by celebrations and entertainment, lunch at either the bistro or bar area, followed by more entertainment and a catch-up with friends of long standing. For more information re our Birthday celebrations or work we commit to for The Smith Family, ring Freda on 07 55 241 357, or Kathie on 0407709629 YAMBA

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YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10 for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome. YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing 7 for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and Visitors and New members welcome.

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

66 FISHING / TIDES/ WEATHER BALLINA The weather offshore is looking better later in the week. There has been some good quality snapper show up on the close reefs. There are still a few mackerel and tuna hanging around in close as well. Live baits are still tough to find so make sure you take some lures or other baits as backup. Amberjack, kingfish and pearl perch have been fairly good out on the 48’s, but there is plenty of current out there at present. Back in the river the small tides this week will make it difficult, but stick to the main parts of the river where the flow will be stronger. Plenty of bream and flathead are

FISHING NEWS

still being caught close to the mouth of the river on prawns, mullet and pilchards. The rocks are producing some tailor and a few mulloway, with hard body lures working the best. Tight lines. Brett EVANS HEAD Snapper and trag jew on North Ground and Kahors Reef, bream, flathead and whiting along Main and Airforce Beaches, bream and luderick along the rock walls at the Evans River mouth, bream, flathead and whiting on the making tide in the lower reaches and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

Spanish mackerel, longtail and mack tuna on the close reefs, bream, dart and tarwhine along the beaches, bream, whiting and flathead on the making tide in the mid to lower reaches of the creeks and mud crabs are widespread after the rain.

close reefs, dart, whiting and flathead along the beaches, bream on the making tide in the creeks and mud crabs in the canals.

TWEED COAST Flathead, bream and trevally in the lower reaches of the Tweed River. Offshore Pearl perch, snapper and tuskfish on the 30s east of the Tweed. CURRUMBIN Spotty mackerel on the

POTTSVILLE

SOUTHPORT Yellowfin tuna, blue and striped marlin in the Canyons, amberjack, yellowtail king and samson fish on live bait on the 50s, snapper, pearl perch and tuskfish on the 36s, spanish and spotty mackerel on the 18s and 24s, tailor, mangrove jack and school jew along the Seaway rock walls, dart, whiting and chopper tailor along the beaches and bream, trevally and mangrove jack on bait in the lower reaches of the rivers and creeks.

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA GRAFTON EVANS KYOGLE BALLINA MULLUM TWEED

Thurs 22nd April 23 - 10 22o - 14o 23o - 19o 22o - 14o 22o - 15o 23o - 16o o

Fri 23rd April

04% 05% 05% 05% 05% 06%

22 - 09 21o - 15o 21o - 09o 21o - 15o 21o - 16o 22o - 15o o

MOON PHASES Fri 23 April

Mon 26 April

Thu 29 April

04% 06% 05% 06% 05% 06%

Sat 24th April 24 - 06 22o - 13o 22o - 10o 22o - 13o 21o - 13o 21o - 13o o

05% 06% 06% 06% 06% 56%

Sun 25th April

Mon 26th April

Tues 27th April

Wed 28th April

22 - 07 22o - 12o 21o - 09o 22o - 12o 22o - 12o 23o - 12o

22 - 11 21o - 16o 20o - 12o 21o - 16o 21o - 16o 20o - 16o

22 - 09 22o - 16o 20o - 12o 22o - 16o 22o - 15o 21o - 15o

22o - 10o 22o - 16o 20o - 12o 22o - 16o 22o - 16o 21o - 15o

44% 43% 47% 43% 46% 48%

49% 74% 64% 74% 74% 73%

45% 54% 47% 54% 51% 53%

41% 57% 44% 57% 59% 54%

TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE

Waxing Gibbous 88% Visible

Waxing Gibbous 99% Visible

Waning Gibbous 92% Visible

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rdth April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

HIGH 5:08 pm 1.2m 5:58 pm 1.32m 6:43 pm 1.46m 7:27 pm 1.59m 8:11 pm 1.71m 8:56 pm 1.8m 9:44 pm 1.85m

LOW 10:50 am 0.62m 11:38 am 0.52m 12:18 pm 0.41m 12:25 am 0.37m 1:15 am 0.27m 2:06 am 0.21m 2:58 am 0.19m

HIGH 4:51 pm 1.24m 5:42 pm 1.37m 6:27 pm 1.51m 7:11 pm 1.66m 7:54 pm 1.8m 8:39 pm 1.91m 9:24 pm 1.96m

LOW 11:08 am 0.56m 11:53 am 0.47m 12:34 pm 0.38m 12:35 am 0.47m 1:28 am 0.4m 2:19 am 0.34m 3:13 am 0.33m

HIGH 5:08 pm 1.19m 5:58 pm 1.33m 6:44 pm 1.48m 7:28 pm 1.63m 8:12 pm 1.75m 8:58 pm 1.85m 9:45 pm 1.9m

LOW 10:40 pm 0.65m 11:42 pm 0.54m 1:14 pm 0.29m 1:52 pm 0.24m 2:31 pm 0.23m 3:11 pm 0.27m

HIGH 3:58 am 1.62m 4:56 am 1.67m 5:47 am 1.71m 6:34 am 1.74m 7:20 am 1.73m 8:05 am 1.68m 8:51 am 1.59m

LOW 10:30 pm 0.61m 11:30 pm 0.49m 12:58 pm 0.31m 1:36 pm 0.24m 2:15 pm 0.2m 2:55 pm 0.21m

BALLINA - RIVER ENTRANCE

NORTHERN RIVERS AREA SUNRISE 6:09 am 6:09 am 6:10 am 6:10 am 6:11 am 6:12 am 6:12 am

LOW 11:08 am 0.55m 11:54 am 0.45m 12:34 pm 0.36m 12:36 am 0.44m 1:29 am 0.35m 2:20 am 0.29m 3:12 am 0.27m

EVANS HEAD - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

HIGH 4:16 am 1.49m 5:14 am 1.56m 6:03 am 1.62m 6:49 am 1.66m 7:34 am 1.67m 8:20 am 1.63m 9:07 am 1.55m

SUNSET 5:21 pm 5:20 pm 5:19 pm 5:18 pm 5:17 pm 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

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DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

HIGH 4:14 am 1.52m 5:11 am 1.6m 6:02 am 1.67m 6:50 am 1.72m 7:36 am 1.71m 8:23 am 1.66m 9:10 am 1.56m

LOW 10:39 pm 0.65m 11:41 pm 0.56m 1:13 pm 0.31m 1:50 pm 0.27m 2:29 pm 0.25m 3:09 pm 0.28m

BRUNSWICK HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

HIGH 4:09 am 1.54m 5:07 am 1.62m 5:59 am 1.69m 6:46 am 1.73m 7:31 am 1.72m 8:16 am 1.67m 9:02 am 1.58m

LOW 10:55 am 0.53m 11:40 am 0.43m 12:19 pm 0.33m 12:21 am 0.39m 1:13 am 0.31m 2:04 am 0.26m 2:57 am 0.26m

HIGH 4:55 pm 1.2m 5:47 pm 1.34m 6:35 pm 1.49m 7:21 pm 1.64m 8:07 pm 1.77m 8:52 pm 1.87m 9:39 pm 1.93m

LOW 10:45 am 0.6m 11:29 am 0.5m 12:08 pm 0.39m 12:12 am 0.46m 1:02 am 0.37m 1:54 am 0.33m 2:46 am 0.32m

HIGH 4:53 pm 1.21m 5:42 pm 1.34m 6:26 pm 1.48m 7:11 pm 1.62m 7:56 pm 1.74m 8:43 pm 1.83m 9:31 pm 1.88m

LOW 10:28 pm 0.59m 11:28 pm 0.49m 12:58 pm 0.24m 1:36 pm 0.18m 2:15 pm 0.16m 2:54 pm 0.18m

TWEED HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Monday 26th April Tuesday 27th April Wednesday 28th April

HIGH 4:09 am 1.54m 5:02 am 1.6m 5:49 am 1.65m 6:34 am 1.69m 7:18 am 1.69m 8:02 am 1.64m 8:48 am 1.56m

LOW 10:21 pm 0.66m 11:18 pm 0.56m 12:46 pm 0.3m 1:26 pm 0.24m 2:05 pm 0.22m 2:45 pm 0.24m

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April 22, 2021

SPORTS RESULTS 67 2021 AUSTRALIAN AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS Held at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport 7-12 April This venue is outdoors and is open to all weathers. The first part of the Championships was wet and cold and then progressed to 30 degree weather. Twenty-Two swimmers from 11 clubs in the Swimming North Coast area swum at this Championships in 62 events. Competition at this level is fierce and swimmers do well to qualify for the events. Some of the swimmers had multiply events and other just have their pet event. The following is the medal tally for these swimmers and also those swimmers lucky to qualify for a final.\ Lachlan Walker 17 Alstonville 2nd 400 IM, 3rd 200 IM, 3rd 300 fly and 3rd 1500 free 4th 200 back, 8th 100 back Millie Edwards Bradshaw 13 Trinity 6th 100 fly, 7th 200 fly Angus Smyth 14 Alstonville 7th 400 IM, 9th 200 breast Sylas Phillips 14 Trinity 7th 200 back Sophie Mayes 16 Trinity 8th 100 fly Bevan Smith 17 Taree 9th 100 back, 10th 200 back Madeline Ewing Alstonville 16 10th 1500 free Bailey Whitton Laurieton 15 10th 100 fly Relay 15/16 4x50 free Trinity 10th Niquola White, Lilly Geddes, Beth Lockwood and Sophie Mayes Alstonville More placings for Lachlan—19th 100 breast and 23rd 50 free. More placings for Angus—15th 200 IM, 25th 100 fly, 21st 100 breast, 48th 50 free More Placings for Madeline—11th 800 free, 18th 400 free, 16th 400 IM, 27th 200 free, Allister Miller 18th 100 fly and 49th 100 free Relay—14-17 years 4x 100 IM 15th Angus, Lachlan, Allister and Patrick Thompson 16-17 4 x 100 IM 19th Lachlan, Allister, Patrick and Hamish Walker Trinity More Placings for Millie – 29th 200 free, 42nd 50 free, 22nd 200 IM. 18th 200 back, 44th 100 free and 14th 100 back. More Placings for Sylas—23rd 100 back More placings for Sophie—26th 100 free, 22nd 50 free and 23rd 200 IM More placings for Harry—49th 100 free and 55th 50 free, 12th 100 back Niquola White 30th 50 free Beth Lockwood 46th 50 free Bella Teale 21st 100 breast Relays—13-16 4x100IM 28th Millie, Sophie, Niquola and Bella 13-17 Mixed 4 x 50 IM 49th Sylas, Sophie, Bella and Harry Well done swimmers Faye Rowles Swimming North Coast Publicity Officer 0407 287 997 LISMORE BOWLS REPORTS The Far north Coast Past Presidents next Bowls Day will be held @Lismore Workers

Sports Club on May 2 commencing with morning tea @ 9am followed by Bowls and lunch at 12.30pm and quarterly meeting lets hope we can get some bowls played this time after being washed at our last attempt ,the weather looks to be settling down which should allow us to get some games played. Names please to Secretary Elaine by Tuesday April 27th.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB BALLINA Ricochet: M.Field A.Kelly 24 d P.Bolte J.Hannigan 21 R.Poynting R.Chapman 21d J.Doust J.Murphy 7 G.Drew N.Watts 18 d J.Doust N.Poynting 15 R. Poynting B. Wellings 16 d P. Bolte J Hannigan 14 P. WatersB.Waters 16 d R.Chapman G.Porter 15

chicken/ball winners R Webber, M Bruggy, G Tait, M Fairfull, J Skinner, G Gibson, R Murphy, R Gacioppa, D Vagne, J Perkins. Nearest pins 3rd/12th G Tait 6th/15th K Rogers. This Thursday will be an inter club visit from Woodburn Evans Head this will be a single stableford followed by a barbque lunch, hit off time 8.30am. AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING Max

THE JACARANDA HOTEL SOCIAL GOLF CLUB

Pennants : Ballina 4 d Casino 2 Lismore 4 d Byron Bay 2 Alstonville 3 d Cherry Street 3 Byron Bay 4 d Casino 2 Ballina 5 d Cherry Street 1 Lismore 4 d Alstonville 2 Byron Bay 3 d Cherry Street 3 Ballina 4 d Alstonville 2 Lismore 4 d Casino 2 Cherry Street Croquet Club welcomes all new members. Play days : Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. 9am start. Contact Club Captain: Ray Chapman 0439 240 251. COMMERCIAL HOTEL KYOGLE SOCIAL GOLF CLUB RESULTS for Sunday, April 18th. 9 Hole Stroke Event Winners; Robert “Greenbottle”. Green Runners Up; Barry Lane Putting; R. Green - 13 Guzzler; R. Green NTP; R. Nicholson, R. Lamond, C. Kennedy Ball Run Down; R. Nicholson, B. Theull, M. Tough. The next outing 16th May - 2 Man Ambrose. For further enquiries phone 0429 362 281 CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 15/4/21 A field of 44 contested an 18 hole single stableford Winner B Micheal, 2nd T Duff, 3rd T McBurney, free game J Savins,

ballinaathleticsclubnsw KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday APRIL 14 - J Coston B Hyde d W Farrell D Petherbridge + 8, B Ryan T Burgess d P Crewe S Colley + 8, K Hayes J Arnold R Goebel d S Barton R McKenna N Parker + 6, P Anderson D Condon N Bodycote d M Brown S Hall + 4. B grade singles championship D Warren d K Walters 31 to 23.

Championship play : H.Young 15 d M.Russell 13 G.Porter 23 d N.Poynting 16 Association: R.Poynting B.Hardy 17 d L.Hardy 16 S. Keen N.Poynting 19 d E.Thorman T.Byrne 9 L.Turner B.Reedy 19 d E.Thorman L.Hardy 14. Championship play : N. Poynting 17 d S.Hume 12 L.Turner 19 d R.Chapman 17 G.Drew G.Porter 13 d S.Hume P.Hume 12 N.Poynting 11 d G.Drew 8 G.Porter 25 d S.Hume 9

2,R Van Wyk 3 65 + Male N Headford 1,D Walker 2,J Baxter-Wright 3 6K Results 45 & under Female A Mitchell 1,M Flack 2,A Dogan 3 46 + Female A Rigley 1,K Oxland 2,C Hall 3 45 & under Male R Flack 1,B Farrell 2,A Wright 3 46-59 Male J Drew 1,A Nesbitt 2,M Wilson 3 60 + Male D Howard 1,A Johnson 2,G Simes 3Cross Country is held at Shelly Beach, East Ballina every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Enquiries 6686 4401Or find us on Facebook:

EAST LISMORE BOWLS CLUB RESULTS

“The Jacaranda Hotel Social Golf Club will venture to Lawrence on Sunday 2 nd May, 2021., for a Single Stroke Event, Sponsored by the Jacaranda Hotel Social Golf Club. Tee Off Time will be 9.00am. After the game our BBQ and Presentation will be held at the Golf Course. All names are required to be in by 4.00 pm Friday 30th April, 2021., Please contact Strap on 0429 462 036 to put your names down for a game of friendly golf and a great day out. New members are welcome at the Jacaranda Hotel Social Golf Club and we will look after you. See you all there at Lawrence on Sunday 2nd May, 2021. Thank you everybody. Strap.”

CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS BALLINA ATHLETIC CLUB Cross Country Results 11/04/2021 Best of the improvers were: 1K John Farrell, Jessica Dogan, Sarah Lee. 3K Ryan Allison, Anna and Savanah Collins. 6K Ryhs Flack, Erin Stalenberg, Justin Drew 1K Results 7 & under Female J Dogan 1,O Farrell 2,E Davis 3 8-14 Female E Drew 1,H Lindsay 2,C Wright 3 15-55 Female A Farrell 1,J Wright 2,J Herzog 3 56 + Female I Brockhill 1,L Tsikleas 2,J Williams 3 9 & under Male J Farrell 1,R Lachmann 2,F Wrightson 3 10 + Male S Tighe 1,P Wrightson 2,A Dogan 3 3K Results 10 & under Female E Nesbitt 1,B FarrellyWight 2,I Davis 3 11-21 Female A Delaney 1,F Cowan 2,Y Farrelly-Wight 3 22-41 Female E Hill 1,T Russell 2,A Collins 3 42-50 Female A Tittleton 1,C Drew 2,L Moore 3 51 + Female R Bambrook 1,L Hackett 2,K Graham 3 10 & under Male B Delaney-Tittleton 1,C Brisbane 2,K Miller 3 11-14 Male R Allison 1,J Oxland 2,K Allison 3 15-40 Male S Russell 1,J Clark 2,S Batterham 3 41-64 Male S Huckerby 1,B Brockhill

Thursday social bowls results G Painter, W Sten 16 def B Adams, S Fields 15 D Allen, B Griffin 17 def T Prior, M Gooley 15 P Mazzini, D Watson 27 def S Thomas, L Softley 8 D Allen, B Adams, P Fennell 19 def P Mazzini, J NIlon, L Softley 17 T Prior, S Gregory 18 def M Gooley, D Watson 16 G Painter, B Griffin 27 def D Allen, D Watson 20 L Softley, Rocco 21 def P Mazzini, P Fennell 19 P Mazzini, S Gregory 27 def R McInnes, Rocco 11 R Gregory, B Griffin 27 def D Allen, G Painter 14 L Softley, R Latta 27 def B Adams, D Watson 12 B Adams, G Finnigan, B Griffin 18 def P Mazzini, L Softley, R Latta 18 Saturday Social bowls results J Burbidge, P Funnett 25 def R McGuiness, G Sharp 9 R Prior, Rocco 26 def B Smith, L Softley 11 J Carrall, M Prior 1 def B Ryan, B Lee 10 G Painter, S Gregory 24 def J Essex, W Morrissey 12 B Smith, R Prior, P Russell 21 def B Ryan, J Carrall, G Donnelly 17 B Harmon, T McNamara 24 def T Gibson, B Griffin 14 A Gaggin, S Gregory 21 def G Sharp, P Fennell 17 B Smith, G Donnelly, W Morrissey 27 def B Ryan, R McInnes, B Griffin 16 B Lee, T Cheli 32 def R Parkes, R Latta 13 R Parkes, J Guertsen 18 def S Crowther, A Pearce 16 B Ryan, J Bancroft 23 def B Smith, R Prior 16K Gregory, S Gregory 23 def A Gaggin, T Cheli 19Dallas, M Prior 25 def R Prior, G Painter 21 G Revis, B Adams 19 def G Sharp, T Prior 14 B Smith, N Harding 19 def B Ryan, W Morrissey 13 R McInnes, J Essex 23 def J Bancroft, G Pollard 5 R Parkes, N Scandrett 30 def G Hale, J Cook 6

The Northern Rivers Times

April 22, 2021

SPORTS

WELCOME TO SEASON 2021

THE BIGGEST YEAR YET FOR FOOTBALL Welcome you to season 2021. Football is kicking off right now, and we’re so excited that the season is getting underway. After everything that happened last year, all of our clubs, North Coast Football, Northern NSW Football and Football Australia, have been working hard to make 2021 our biggest year yet. I am pleased to report that our player numbers have rebounded from the losses last year due to the pandemic. Indeed, we’re on track to exceed the number of players we had in 2019. Football is in for a great year. As the region grows, so too does football. Locally, we have more players and teams; a new club has joined the MiniRoos competition (welcome to BDC Barracudas), and later this year, the new all-weather all-year synthetic pitches will open in Coffs Harbour. We’ve also been buoyed by the visits to Coffs twice by the Newcastle Jets, who took on Brisbane Roar in December and Perth Glory just this week. The Coastal Premier League is heading into its second season with many lessons learned from last years’ disjointed but nonetheless excellent

inauguration. On a wider front, the A-League is having a great year, unearthing outstanding new talent. Internationally, the

Matildas are back on the pitch, and the Socceroos have World

Cup Qualifiers on the horizon. All in all, it’s going to be a great year for football. It’s also important to send a

special welcome to the many first-timers. We hope your first

season is the start of a lifelong association with the beautiful game. Anyone playing this year can look forward to fun

with friends. Football with friends equals fun, and that’s

what it’s all about. We must never lose sight of that. Season snapshot • Competitions: MiniRoos, junior competitive, seniors, masters and Coastal Premier League. • Season starts: 15,16, 17 and 18 April 2021 • Season concludes: 8, 9, 10 and 11 September 2021 • Formats: 15 to 18 scheduled match weeks plus finals in most competitions • Number of players: Approximately 5,000, Clubs: 25, Teams: 314. • Range: Scotts Head in the south, Dorrigo and Grafton in the west, Iluka in the north • Player age range: 5 to 65 Finally, I would like to thank all of the players and match officials for committing to the game again. You wouldn’t be on the pitch without the tireless work of your club committee members, other volunteers, coaches and managers. So, if you see one of your club volunteers this weekend, say thanks. They really deserve it. It’s a great team effort. Enjoy your football season. Olé, Olé, Olé!

BRISBANE 2032 – TIMING, INVESTMENT AND STRATEGY IS EVERYTHING! The NSW Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) welcomed the recent news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will start a targeted dialogue with the Brisbane 2032 Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) in relation to Australia hosting the Olympic Games for a third time. Recently Brisbane’s bid to host the 2032 summer Olympics also got the backing of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who told the International Olympic Committee all levels of government were firmly behind the candidacy. In operation for well over three decades now, the NSW Regional Academy of Sport system has regularly produced Australia’s Future Stars. Highlighting the success of this well regarded pre-elite athlete production line was the last Olympic Cycle, which

included Rio de Janeiro and Pyeongchang, where a total of 34 athletes who represented Australia had been graduates of a NSW Regional Academy Program. Further confirming the need to invest in early holistic athlete development program was the fact that these 34 athletes went on to secure 41% of Australia’s total medal haul at the RIO event. With a possible Brisbane Olympics just over ten years away, the next crop of Australia’s sporting heroes are already in the current NSW Regional Academy System. This year 3200 athletes were talented identifies with 2400 going into pre-elite development programs in 27 different sporting codes. Chairperson of RAS, Ian Robilliard OAM, outlined the need for investment for long term success must occur now and be guaranteed for a number of years, “Every young Australian

regardless of their location deserves access to world class regional training to make their dreams of sporting greatness possible. The Regional Academy collective system allows for high quality, cost effective program for the nations sporting bodies. To put it bluntly, RAS can deliver high performance development programs at a fraction of the cost that each individual sporting organisation can, while at the same time providing the content specialists and what is regarded as best practice defeating the tyranny of distance for regional families. If the RAS network didn’t exist athletes could be lost in the system.” In NSW, from a political standpoint, sport sits in what is known as a Stronger Communities Government Cluster, where Youth Development, Communities and Justice and Multiculturalism also belong.

“Our Regional Youth development programs are worth so much more than Sport,” Robilliard continued, “We know that we are creating job ready, mentally resilient people. We have strong leadership programs and the benefits of being in our programs far outweigh that of sporting skill development.” The Your Local Club Academy Games will occur on April 16-18th of this year bringing over 1200 junior regional athletes to the Hunter Region for strong competition that acts as a identification and development tool for many sports. “The Games is a miniOlympics of sorts for the talented youth, giving athletes experience in an high performance environment and above all a chance to compete against quality opponents,” Brett O’Farrell, CEO of the Hunter Academy of Sport and Games Host said. “The event

delivers over 7000 bed stays and millions of dollars in economic return to the region each year making it a boost in tourism for Regional NSW as well as a vital experience for athletes in the sporting pathway.” Support for Brisbane’s Olympic bid will continue to build, and whilst a big part of the funding will focus on infrastructure for the Brisbane bid, the discussions surrounding funding long terms athlete development programs must be held and to ignore the next generation of Australia’s sporting heroes would have a significantly adverse impact on our country’s success in 2032. The NSW Office of Sport and the NSW Government have been great supporters of the RAS network for over thirty plus years. It is the opinion of many that a strong investment into the future stars sporting strategy must occur now to ensure future success at Brisbane in 2032.

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April 22, 2021

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TRADITION CONTINUES WITH ANZAC CUP By Steve Mackney FOOTBALL Far North Coast is preparing for the first marquee finals for 2021, when the four ANZAC Day Cup competitions and two Callan McMillan Memorial Shield competitions for 2021 are played this weekend. Local football recognises the sacrifices of women and men who selflessly gave of themselves, with many paying the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life so that we may live in peace and freedom. The inaugural Anzac Cup was played in 1950 and won by Methodist United. The depth of football has grown locally since that time and there are now four men’s competitions that contest respective round robin competitions, that exist as pre-season competitions now known as the Anzac Day Cup. South Lismore FC, that returned to the premier league in 2019, will look to add its first Anzac title in the top league, since winning the title in 1985. Head coach Rick Austen has a strong squad that has claimed a pointscore title and a grand final win, in a triumphant return to the premier league in 2019. The Celtics have a wellbalanced side, with youth, experience and skill to both defend and attack with purpose. Opponents Byron Bay FC have been a perennial powerhouse for several

decades and they will test South Lismore despite entering the Celtics backyard for the final. Eyal Fisher, follows Belinda Wilson into the Head coaching role after Wilson took Byron Bay FC to success in the grand final match last season. Kick-off is at 2.30pm on Sunday at the South Lismore field at Caniaba Street, South Lismore. A big crowd of Byron Bay FC supporters is expected to be in attendance, given that the Callan McMillan Memorial Shield Final between Lennox Head FC and Byron Bay FC will be played at 12.30pm, also at South Lismore. Lennox Head has had a mixed start to 2021, with three wins during the round robin matches, but the team has fallen to losses against Thistles and also Byron Bay in the early part of the pointscore competition. The composure and experience of player coach, Theya Evenden and long-time striker Chelsea Coleman, could determine how the Sharks go in the Final. Byron Bay is brimming with skilled players, including Nambi Branton, who has found the net numerous times already this season and exciting players like Ruby Smith and Daisy Scriven. The weekend of finals starts at Richards Oval Lismore on Friday night with the Callan McMillan “B”

Murray Towner will be a key player for South Lismore FC in the Anzac Day Cup against Byron Bay FC. Picture Steve Mackney.

South Lismore FC coach Rick Austen.

Football Far North Coast general manager Steve Mackney with the men’s premier ANZAC Cup trophy.

Final at 6pm and the Men’s Open C Final at 8pm. The Open B Final will be at the newly upgraded Colley

Park Casino at 2pm Saturday and the Open A Final at Skennars Head also at 2pm Saturday.

Supporters are urged to check the FFNC website at www.footballfarnorthcoast. net.au

Northern NSW Football announce partnership with Veo NORTHERN NSW Football have announced a formal partnership with Veo, the ultimate camera for team sports. Northern NSW Football has been a long time user of Veo and was one of the Copenhagen-based company’s first Australian customers. NNSWF are therefore excited to launch the partnership with Veo so its clubs can access cameras for an even more affordable price. Veo is the complete and affordable solution that enables football clubs on all levels – big or small – to record and analyse games and training sessions automatically.

The portable Veo camera has two 4K lenses and captures 180 degrees, allowing it to capture every moment of a game in fantastic video quality meaning recording, watching, re-watching and analysing football has never been easier. Veo’s mission has always been to make football recording and AI analysis available to all clubs, no matter the size, financial ability or skill level. Not all clubs have previously been able to record their matches or have access to in-depth analysis. Until now. Veo cameras are used by clubs across all levels in Australia, with more than 100 sold to Australian

clubs already this year from community clubs to National Premier Leagues and A-League clubs. Northern NSW Football clubs Edgeworth FC, Adamstown Rosebud, Lake Macquarie City, New Lambton FC, Northern Storm and Sawtell FC already utilise the

technology. NNSWF CEO David Eland was pleased to welcome Veo to the partnership. “Veo has been very useful for our organisation and we are looking forward to seeing how this can help the clubs in our region,” Eland said. “This will also provide a

number of benefits to clubs, most importantly discounted Veo cameras to help them record and analyse games and training sessions.” Veo Partnerships Manager Jerry Jarnald said the collaboration with Northern NSW Football had started strongly. “Veo is a game changer for every club or team that wants to record their matches or training sessions,” Jarnald said. “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Northern NSW Football and the staff have really shown us how progressive they are when it comes to football development.”

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Ghosts in winner’s circle, Rebels on the outer By Tim Howard THE Grafton Ghosts defence of their Group 2 first grade rugby league title might have skipped a year, but the results barely skipped a beat. The Ghosts started 2021 in emphatic fashion with a 28-12 win over Bellingen, at Bellingen. The revamped Ghosts under a new captain coach, veteran hooker Todd Cameron, were too strong for the hosts in their first game since the 2019 grand final victory. Cameron was delighted with the performance of his new look side, which featured six debutants. “It was the first time with the Ghosties I think we’ve had six new players in the team,” Cameron said. “We were a bit scrappy to start with. We didn’t get a trial game in with all the wet weather and the ground was difficult down there as well. “It’s lucky we didn’t get any rain on the day (Sunday) or it would have been a whole different game.” Cameron also felt the pressure in his first game as captain coach. “It was pretty important for us to get a win, we’ve got that out of the way and now we

can build on it,” he said. Although he had played in the halves and at fullback in a career stretching back to 2008 in senior football, he feels the 9 jersey is the place to be for the captain. “You’re right in the middle of everything and you’ve got to know what’s going on,” he said. “I couldn’t imagine being a leader and playing on the wing or in the centres.” He said the Ghosts will relish their next game against Coffs Harbour Comets on Saturday, although it will be another away game. “That game will tell us where we’re at,” he said. “They’ve been the team that’s challenged us over recent seasons, so they’re the test for us.” Ghosts fans will remember the last meeting fondly in the 2019 grand final when the Ghosts ran riot over the Comets, 68-8 and centre Dylan Collette ran in six tries. But Cameron is not expecting any repeats of that sort of carnage, with the loss of players like former NRL stars Danny Wicks and Clint Greenshields. “We’re a different team now,” he said. “I’ve got big boots to fill without Danny

there are a lot of other new faces.” Cameron said year off in 2020 has brightened the club with players keen to play after having an involuntary year off. “It’s funny, we don’t have any under-18s this year, which is not good, but all the players are really keen and wanting to put in,” he said. “Not having any footy for a year has made them want to play and train, so there’s a good feeling in the squad.” He said the team was really looking forward to its first

home game. “It’s a funny sort of season,” he said. “Two away games before we get to play at home and a six-team competition means we get to play everyone three times before the finals. “That’s a bit different, but everyone will have to adapt and make it work for them the best they can.” It was a good opening day for Ghosts winning two out of the three games. Reserves grade lost 24-8, but fought hard and the ladies league tag team got the season

off to a flyer with a 26-4 win. At Alan Gillett Oval, Macksville the story was different for the visiting South Grafton Rebels, put to the sword, 38-10. It was not a good day for the club, with the only success coming for Josh Nagle’s reserve graders who had a 24-12 win. The under-18s went down 20-12 and the ladies league tag lost 12-0. The Northern Rivers Times was unable to get further details from the club.

Redmen back in the winner’s circle By Gary Nichols

INSPIRED by a storming performance from Keaton Ingram, the Grafton Redmen claimed their first win of the season against a gallant Tenterfield Bumblebees. In what only can be described as a dour contest, both sides’ struggled to put phase play together and find their attacking mojo. It took a trademark run by Ingram to separate the teams mid-way through the second half and give the home side some much-needed breathing space. Grafton eventually prevailed with a gritty 11-3 victory, but to be honest, they should have put the game to bed before the break. With a mountain of possession and dominant field position, Grafton created plenty of opportunities out wide only to see the last pass go to ground. To be fair, Grafton’s newlook backline are still trying to find the right balance and

combinations, but there is still no excuse for poor handling. Redmen five-eighth Kyle Hancock kept his side in front with two penalty goals but it was Ingram, playing in his preferred position on the side of the scrum, who provided the go-forward and a crucial

five-pointer. “It’s good to be back playing rugby again. I’m also happy to be back in the forwards closer to the action” Ingram said after the match. “I’m more involved and it’s where I prefer to play.” Ingram, who’s not afraid

to put his body on the line, required off-season surgery on a troublesome shoulder but looks to be back to his menacing best. “I had a year off to prepare the body and the shoulder surgery has made a huge difference, so all is good,” he

said. Asked if there was any difference between playing President’s Cup from first grade, Ingram added he was just happy playing footy. “I suppose it is a bit different but we play rugby because we love it,” he said. “It may not be first grade, or second grade, but to me any rugby is good rugby.” Apart from Ingram, inside centre Tyler Wratten-Hancock also produced plenty of headaches for the opposition in both attack and defence while veteran hooker Robert Hall was a standout in the forwards. THE Grafton women’s team came up against a well-drilled and experienced Casino side and it showed on the scoreboard with a 47-0 defeat. Casino had far too much pace out wide, but to Grafton’s credit they never gave up and showed some promising signs. For Grafton, Carla Dougherty was a shining light alongside Tamar McHugh and Clare Gardner.

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SURFING WITH MAX PERROT BYRON Bay’s Leihani Zoric has done it again, winning the 10 and under girls division for two years in a row at the Billabong Oz Grom Cup at Coffs Harbour. Zoric surfed well beyond her years in the final exchange, nailing an array of beautiful snaps and carves to finish with a giant 16.34 two-wave heat total. Malia Watson from the Tweed Coast was third and Henley Smith from Suffolk Park was fourth. Phoenix Talbot from Yamba will be heading back to Yamba with his head held high after an impressive victory in the 8-and-Under Mixed division with a heat total of 10.60. The victory confirmed Talbot’s nous in Coffs beach break conditions, with the young up-and-comer taking out the same division in the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp event back in late 2020. Jaya Suhendra and Bali Dobson from Byron Bay finished in third and fourth. Lennox Heads’ Juniper Harper finished with third place in the 14-and-under girl’s division and Cabarita’s Kyan Falvey finished fourth

in the 16-and-under boy’s division. The five-day event, now in its eighth year, catered for over 200 competitors in nine different divisions. Our local surfers had some great results at the Barney Miller Surf Classic at Sawtell on the Coffs Coast. Ocea Curtis from Lennox Head won the Under 16 girls with Lennox Head’s Juniper Harper runner-up. Ocea’s father Glenn Curtis was runner-up in the Over 35 men’s division. It’s run by the Sawtell Boardriders Club. The BM Classic is an annual charity surf event which raises money for a different individual each year who’s suffered a debilitating injury. Our local Northern Rivers pro surfers Owen Wright and Connor O’Leary had mediocre results at the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup with Wright gaining a respectable equal 9th place and O’Leary with an equal 17th finish, they are both down in Sydney at the Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic. The Newcastle event was won by Carisssa Morre and Italo Ferreira.

Pictured: Leihani Zoric Photographer: Ethan Smith

Pictured: Phoenix Talbot Photographer: Ethan Smith

Tweed Seagulls beat arch-rivals - finally By Neil Cardigan THE XXXX Rivalry Round hoodoo has been broken. After losing the eight previous clashes with neighbours and fellow Gold Coast Titans feeder team Burleigh Bears, the Tweed Seagulls ended the drought with a pulsating 16-12 victory at Piggabeen Sports Complex. Ahead four-nil at halftime after a physical first half of relentless vigour, but 12-4 behind after 11 minutes of the second half, the Seagulls scored two tries in the last 23 minutes to secure a victory that puts them, temporarily at least, in the top four. It was Tweed’s first victory against Burleigh since 2015 and takes their tally to nine victories from their past 12 games since the second half of 2019, confirming they are a genuine finals candidates. And at the heart of it was a tireless performance by Titans forward Sam McIntyre who was a stand-out for the Seagulls in

effort and effectiveness in his 61 minutes on the field, the first 50 in the one stint from the kick-off. “It’s the first time that I felt we won the physical battle this season,” Seagulls coach Ben Woolf said. “That was a win full of character. We had to do a lot of D in the first half and it was a great effort to come in at half-time in front. “Every player did his job, including our smaller guys like Toby Sexton, Lindon McGrady and Jayden Campbell who were obviously targeted defensively. “But Sam McIntyre was enormous for us; he really stood up and had plenty of commitment around him. “We made some errors, sure, but we defended the errors really well and our speed and physicality of our defensive line was outstanding. That was a really tough derby game; a real grind – Burleigh took it to us.” The first half produced only one scoring play with former NRL and Super

League winger Fetuli Talanoa crossing in the left corner 90 seconds before half-time. Burleigh had most of the ball and opportunities in the first half and, when Tweed halfback Toby Sexton was sin-binned in the 27th minute for a leg pull, his teammates had to dig in defensively. A clever shift to the left saw Talanoa cross and taking a lead into half-time lifted the spirits of the Seagulls after what was as physical a half of football the fierce rivals had produced in years. However, the Bears crossed twice within the first 10 minutes of the second half to take advantage of a momentum swing. The first try was scored by winger Cory Denniss down the short side on the right and soon after fullback Kurtis Rowe was over on the left after a neat backline movement. However, the steely Seagulls refused to surrender and regained composure, took control of

the middle of the field and waited for opportunity to come. And that happened on the back of two errors by the Bears near their line. The first came when Bears halfback Guy Hamilton, who was a threat all match with the ball, was being pushed back into the in-goal by Sexton and Brent Woolf and released the ball only for Sexton to react quickly and gain possession over the line. The next Seagulls try also came from a kick and involved some luck. A grubber from Sexton took a deflection from a Bears player and Joe Vuna picked up the redirected ball and scored under the posts. Lindon McGrady converted both tries for a 16-12 lead with nine minutes remaining. The remaining time was frantic, with both sides making errors under pressure, but the Seagulls defence stuck solid to give Tweed a victory that showed they have the physical capability to grind

away for tough victories and trouble any team in the competition. Sami Sauiluma made an impressive return for the Bears in his first appearance for the season and Jacob Hind revelled in the tough exchanges but Burleigh have not developed any great attacking flow this season, something coach Rick Stone continues to work on as he tries to mingle Titans representatives like Tanah Boyd, who switched between five-eighth and hooker, into his line-up. Tweed face Redcliffe Dolphins in Round Five. The girls went down in a spirited game against Burleigh 34-10 after Tarryn Aiken was sent to the sin bin. Burleigh smashed their opponents 70-0 last week and are the benchmark side so it was a good effort for the Seagulls women. The Colts won 32-24, the Mal Meninga Cup side lost 34-30 but a number of key players were rested for the finals coming up.

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HARDY’S Motorsport team travelled from Kingscliff to Wangaratta Raceway to contest the Victorian AMCA Nationals State Title on Saturday night. Driver Matt Hardy finished second in his first heat starting from position eight and also finished second in his second heat starting from position one, then won his final heat from position eight to qualify off pole position for the 30-lap title. The former Australian Champion Hardy led all the way to win the Victorian State title from Tim Reidy (Victoria) and Daniel Brooks (Tasmania). Hardy is sponsored by Hardy’s Excavations, Tweed Hydraulics, Tweed Fibreglass, Coolamon Quarries, Hitec Oils, Shock Absorber Therapy, Panther Racecars and Speedway Stickers. Casino’s Shane Newstead qualified ninth for the title event finishing in sixth place.

Matt Hardy, right, at Wangaratta Speedway with the racecar he drove to win the Victorian AMCA Nationals Title and with his team, Matt’s father Russ Hardy, centre, and Dennis Trevithick, left.

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