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Good faith, no guarantees at Townsend

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By Tim Howard Two community organisations at the centre of the Townsend Collective say they invested time and money in good faith, but neither has a settled future on the council-owned site. Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation is progressing plans for a multipurpose cultural hub after being named in a unanimous Clarence Valley Council resolution to seek suitable accommodation for the organisation. Maclean Lions, named in the same resolution, already operates a successful Return and Earn facility at Townsend but says it has been excluded from the evolving plans and could be forced to leave without a suitable alternative. The contrast has emerged as council seeks independent legal advice about arrangements with organisations publicly described as project partners. Council’s August report said project-participation documents with Mudyala and Connect You Too were non-binding and did not provide tenure, development rights or control of council land. However, Mudyala and Lions say they acted on their understandings with council and committed resources to their respective projects. Mudyala chief executive Aneika Kapeen said its proposed hub predated the Townsend Collective. She said the organisation began consulting the community and identifying service gaps around Townsend and Maclean in 2021, particularly the absence of a dedicated youth space. Mudyala delivers earlyintervention and preschool engagement programs, supports children through primary and secondary school and helps young people and families overcome barriers to completing Year 12. It also provides language and cultural programs, supports other community organisations and offers free school holiday activities for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. Ms Kapeen said Mudyala had already undertaken consultation, developed concept plans and prepared a business case, including a cost-benefit analysis, before becoming involved

The public meeting at Yamba last week to discuss the future of the Townsend Collective raised some issues that The Northern Rivers Times will continue to tackle in coming editions.

with Townsend. “What we were planning was not necessarily to be on that lot in Townsend,” she said. “We were painting this picture of a dream, to then eventually one day down the track, even if we had to purchase our own land and do it.” When Mudyala learned council was seeking organisations for the Townsend site, it presented the work it had already completed. “The only difference between us and the other groups was we’d already done all this back work,” Ms Kapeen said. She said Townsend offered an opportunity to achieve Mudyala’s plans sooner while sharing a community precinct with other organisations. Ms Kapeen could not define the legal status of Mudyala’s relationship with council, saying it relied on an Aboriginal consultant experienced in such arrangements. However, she said Mudyala’s understanding came from council’s resolution to endeavour to provide it with suitable accommodation. “In good faith, we’ve been continuing conversations, and we’ve been continuing progressing on our end in relation to what reports do we need for a DA,” she said. Council unanimously resolved on June 25, 2024, to endeavour to provide suitable accommodation for Mudyala, Waanjyi Yaegl Men’s Shed, Maclean Seniors Computer Club and Maclean Lions Return and Earn. Connect You Too was added to the project later and included in a June 2026 concept that has not

been separately endorsed by councillors as a replacement master plan. Ms Kapeen rejected suggestions that council had funded Mudyala’s planning. “We have not received a single cent from council,” she said. “Every report that we’ve been doing has been selffunded.” She said grants and philanthropic support had helped pay for designs and technical reports, while Mudyala would fund its own development application. If an application was approved, it would seek third-party construction funding. No construction funding has been secured, while building ownership, land tenure and responsibility for site preparation and services remain unresolved. Ms Kapeen said the present pause had not yet affected Mudyala because it was still preparing reports. Townsend was ideal, but its ambition did not depend entirely upon that location. “If not Townsend, if it doesn’t go ahead, we’ll just have to find another avenue, another pathway,” she said. “But what I do know is we’ll eventually get a multipurpose cultural hub for our community.” While Mudyala plans a future facility, Maclean Lions is fighting to retain an operation already established on the land. Addressing a public meeting in Yamba on August 25, Lions representative Clive Smith said Return and Earn had processed about 8.5 million containers since reopening at Townsend in September 2022.

That represented about $850,000 returned through 10-cent refunds. Mr Smith said just under $300,000 had been returned during the past year, with Lions contributing a further $51,000 to community causes. The operation also provides social contact and purpose for its volunteers, many of whom are in their 70s and 80s. Lions says it received no direct council funding to establish or operate the service and spent about $40,000 providing water, crushed rock and other improvements to make its current site usable. Mr Smith said council allowed Lions to operate within a 30-metre by 50-metre footprint and also discussed a permanent facility between the Men’s Shed and the property boundary. Lions applied for a government grant to clear the area and construct a multipurpose shed, but was unsuccessful because it could not afford the architectural drawings required. Mr Smith said the club understood the area remained available and began saving towards the project. It was subsequently told the land would become a walking trail. “When the revised Townsend development was recently put on public display, that proposed walkway had been replaced with a Connect You Too building,” he said. Mr Smith stressed Lions did not oppose other organisations receiving facilities. “This is not about taking anything away from the Men’s Shed, Mudyala, the Yaegl Men’s Group, the Computer Club, Connect You Too or anyone else,” he said. But Lions could not understand why it had disappeared from the concept despite being named in the June 2024 resolution. “Plans do change,” Mr Smith said. “But when they change to the extent that an established community service is being displaced, the organisation affected should be part of that conversation.” Return and Earn treasurer Tracy Smith said council claimed it invited Lions to an early planning meeting by sending an email to a Gmail account the club had not used for more than

10 years. She said Lions did not receive the invitation and had been unable to obtain a copy. Council’s August report listed Lions among 14 organisations invited to a June 2023 master-planning workshop. The report also said Lions operated without a documented tenure arrangement. Lions secretary Denise Worrill and Ms Smith said representatives had signed what they understood was a lease or licence about two-and-a-half years ago, but council retained the document without providing the club a copy. They said Lions had since requested the agreement by registered letter, but council could not locate it. The council report acknowledged earlier information suggesting a formal agreement had lapsed could not be substantiated after a records review. The amount of land occupied by Return and Earn is also disputed. Lions says it was allocated 1500 square metres but uses about 960 square metres. The club says vehicles seen on its improved surface when Return and Earn is closed often belong to people using the adjoining Men’s Shed. Council’s report said planning advice indicated the operation was not permissible within the RE1 Public Recreation zone in its present form. It also said heavy-vehicle movements could conflict with the intended pedestrian and community focus of the Collective. Staff are investigating alternative councilcontrolled locations but warned there was no guarantee a suitable site would be found. Lions says locations suggested so far have been unsuitable because of marshy ground, lack of services, poor visibility, restricted truck access or conditions unsuitable for elderly volunteers. The club wants to remain within the Townsend precinct, either at its current operation or on an appropriate permanent site. Ms Smith said Lions was seeking further advice about the planning classification applying to Return and Earn. She feared the operation could close with-

thenorthernriverstimes.com.au out a workable alternative. “I think all of them are great organisations,” she said of the groups proposed for the Collective. “It’s just we’ve been neglected.” The uncertainty is already affecting Lions’ community distributions. Ms Worrill said it was retaining money it would otherwise donate because it feared having to pay to relocate and rebuild. “We haven’t been giving out anywhere near what we could have,” she said. “We’ve had to save some money in case we don’t get reimbursed to be moved.” Ms Kapeen said Return and Earn’s future was a matter for council and Lions because Mudyala was not the landowner. She expressed sympathy for the club and said her family used its service. The controversy prompted councillors to spend more than an hour debating the Townsend Collective on August 20. They voted 4–3 to obtain independent legal

advice and subsequently agreed no broader work or expenditure could proceed without another resolution, apart from consultation and completion of the Pine Avenue car park, footpath and drainage works. Deputy Mayor Greg Clancy, who chaired the public meeting, said criticism had been directed at council rather than Mudyala or Connect You Too. He said changes to the endorsed master plan should have returned to council and been discussed with the local and broader community. Both Mudyala and Lions say they acted in good faith. Council must now decide whether its evolving plans can honour the expectations it helped create. “Accountability requires more than acknowledging that communication could have been better,” Mr Smith said. “It requires explaining how this happened and fixing it.”

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Smoke Alarm Saves Four as E-Bike Fire Destroys South Murwillumbah Home By Robert Heyward A working smoke alarm has been credited with helping save four residents during a destructive early-morning fire at a South Murwillumbah property containing dozens of e-bikes and batteries. Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to a Triple Zero call shortly after 3am following reports that a garage and adjoining house were alight in Railway Street. One occupant heard the smoke alarm sounding and immediately alerted the property’s three other residents. All four were able to evacuate before the fire intensified. Approximately 60 ebikes and batteries were reportedly being stored inside the garage, where authorities believe the fire started. However, investigators have not yet determined its exact origin or cause. Firefighters spent more

than three hours bringing the blaze under control. Crews also worked to prevent flames from spreading to neighbouring properties. The severity of the fire caused part of the house to collapse. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the occupants, with one resident transported to hospital. Fire and Rescue NSW did not provide further information about that person’s condition. Smoke Alarm Warning The incident has prompted FRNSW to remind residents that working smoke alarms can provide crucial time to escape a burning building. Householders should ensure correctly installed smoke alarms are operating throughout their homes and should test them regularly. Residents are also encouraged to prepare and practise a home fire escape plan. Lithium-ion batteries are now commonly used in e-

bikes, e-scooters, mobile telephones, power tools and other rechargeable devices. If damaged, incorrectly charged, modified or exposed to excessive heat, these batteries can catch fire or explode. FRNSW advises consumers to purchase lithium-ion batteries and products from reputable suppliers and ensure they comply with relevant Australian standards. People should only use chargers and cables supplied with, or specifically recommended for, their devices. Chargers with incompatible voltage levels can cause batteries to overheat and create a serious fire risk. Battery-powered devices should never be left charging while occupants are asleep. They should also be kept away from exits, hallways and other escape routes. Once a device is fully charged, FRNSW recommends disconnecting it to reduce the risk of over-

heating. Where possible, e-bikes and e-scooters should be charged outside the home on a hard surface and away from combustible materials. Charging should take place in a clear area near a working smoke alarm. Batteries should no longer be used if they develop warning signs such as unusual heat, swelling, deformation, changes in colour, strong odours or strange sounds. Lithium-ion batteries can also reignite after an initial fire appears to have been extinguished, creating an ongoing danger for residents and emergency responders. Damaged or unwanted batteries must be taken to an appropriate battery collection or recycling facility. They should never be placed in household garbage or recycling bins. Further lithium-ion battery safety information is available from Fire and Rescue NSW.

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Record entries as Clarence writers bridge the gap By Tim Howard Sixty Clarence Valley writers will see their work in print after being selected for the latest edition of The Long Way Home’s annual short story collection. The contributors to Stories from the Clarence Valley 2026 – Under the Bridge were chosen from a record 328 entries, with 23 schools participating in the competition. Winners will be announced at the book’s launch at Grafton Regional Gallery on December 8. The Long Way Home’s Claire Aman said this year’s theme had struck a chord with writers across the valley. “There’s enormous affection for our bridges in this valley of waterways,” she said. “And bridges have a special mythology and symbolism. Our chosen stories are poignant, shocking, strange, wild, sweet and actionpacked.” While the familiar spans at Grafton and Harwood feature in the collection, bridges in London, Palestine and Venice also make appearances, alongside backroad crossings and magical bridges. Now in its ninth year, the competition has attracted almost 2500 stories since 2018. Ms Aman said teachers played an important role in encouraging students to write and submit their work. She also welcomed the return of two writers published in the competition’s first collection, Nadia Smith and Sarah Rose-Cherry, as

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judges of this year’s high school entries. “Nadia, then at Grafton High, won the high school section, while Sarah, a former Maclean High student, was published in the open section,” Ms Aman said. “Both are talented and committed writers.” Local artist Yohanna Dent will again design the book, which will be printed in Grafton by Yoohoo McPhee. Ms Aman said the project remained open to anyone with a connection to the Clarence Valley and thanked South Grafton Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and Grafton Book Warehouse for their support. “Clarence Valley people are creative and have remarkable stories to tell,” she said. “We take our hats off to everyone who wrote a

story, from Nymboida to Baryulgil to Iluka.” The book launch begins at 5pm on December 8 at Grafton Regional Gallery. Open Stephanie Haines, THE RETURN Juris Graney, THE SCORE Norm Mjadwesch, THE BOY WHO THREW STICKS Natalie Dewhurst, CONSPIRARE Vanessa Landenberger, TO LEAVE – OR STAY Nadia Smith, A LIKENESS Dan Smith, THE BOAT RACE Kate Begbie, UNDER THE BRIDGE Ada Hitchins Sage, FORGOTTEN MEMORIES Helen Woods, ERISKAY Gra Murdoch, ROOTS Talia Duckworth, MISTER NO NAME

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New $1.6 million Cougars Clubhouse for Casino

By Samantha Elley

Right up until the night before a gala day for the Casino Cougars Junior Rugby League club, contractors were cleaning windows and laying turf on the brand new clubhouse. The new $1.6 million clubhouse was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Community Assets Program under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clar-

Cutting the ribbon

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have come out of Casino to play and be involved

One of the spacious change rooms

The new clubhouse from outside

Harper Pratt, 9, Darcy Foster, 9 and Halle Barber, 9 all playing in the Under-9s Cougars.

Some of the Cougars Under-12s ready to play four games over the day.

ence, Richie Williamson, were in attendance at the opening. “(The clubhouse) is a great amenities facility, a $1.6 million project actually funded as part of the NSW government’s Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements,” said Richmond Valley’s general manager, Vaughan McDonald.

than the other one so it has been built to withstand any future floods that may affect our community. “It’s a very spacious facility, so a shout out to those who contributed to the design.” Mr McDonald also pointed out the slope on the roof so that in the future a grandstand can one day be built on it.

along to a public space like this and see all the families here and enjoy this wonderful facility,” said Kevin Hogan. “As we know the funding for this came out of the tragic event of the 2022 flood and to see money come back into the community and build it back better than it was, is fantastic.” Richie Williamson

the North Coast, Janelle Saffin, who could not be at the opening. “You can’t produce champion players without champion facilities,” he said of the new, very spacious change rooms. “These facilities will stand the test of time.” Richmond Valley mayor, Robert Mustow reminisced on the many players and coaches who

in representative rugby league. “We have a big culture here of rugby league and have had for many years,” he said. President of Junior Rugby League Club, Luke Moss officially opened the clubhouse with the cutting of the ribbon and unveiling of the plaque. “These facilities are a

great investment for rugby league in Casino and something our players, families and community will benefit in many years to come,” he said. “I think we can all agree a grandstand will really top this place off.” There were many families and junior players enjoying the day and preparing for the 86 games that were part of the gala day. Trades involved included Bennett and Robertson Construction, Richard Johnston Painting, Simmo the sparkie, Mid Rich-

mond Plumbers, King Brown Concreting, JD Tiling, Casino Engineering, Aligned Cabinetry, G. James Glass, Anthony Bashford Tiling, Atlas Glass and Aluminium, HJK Plastering, Conlan Brothers Earth Moving, Stralis Energy, Geolink, Lucena Engineers and Australian Soil and Concrete Testing.

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Townsend ‘did me in’: Baker withdraws from mayoral race By Tim Howard Cr Andrew Baker has withdrawn from the Clarence Valley mayoral contest, saying the handling of the Townsend Collective convinced him he could not achieve meaningful governance reform even if elected. Cr Baker, who had previously announced he would challenge Mayor Ray Smith when councillors elect the mayor on September 17, said he would remain on council and continue scrutinising its decisions. Speaking on Loving Life FM 103.1 on Monday morning, Cr Baker said last Tuesday’s public meeting in Yamba had crystallised his decision. “The current Townsend Collective has done me in,” he said. Cr Baker said the meeting had been constructive and allowed community members and participating organisations to have their say, but what he heard left him more uncomfortable about the project. He said community organisations continued to believe they were council partners and appeared to have spent substantial amounts on architects, designs and site investigations in reliance on that understanding. However, council’s August business paper said its project-participation documents with Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation and Connect You Too were nonbinding and did not confer tenure, development rights or control over council land. No lease, licence or other binding occupation agreement has been executed. Cr Baker said the contrast between what organisations appeared to believe and what councillors had recently been told made him

question whether he could publicly defend council’s conduct as mayor. “I couldn’t come to a meeting like that and stand up in front of the community and say I think the council is doing the right thing,” he said. “A mayor has to be able to say the council is doing the right thing. But I couldn’t do that.” Cr Baker had previously said he wanted to improve the management of council meetings and restore public confidence by ensuring the elected governing body accepted responsibility for governing. He acknowledged he had never been confident of winning the mayoralty but believed there had been good reason to stand. In a written statement announcing his withdrawal, he said events and discoveries during the past eight weeks had caused him to doubt he could make a worthwhile difference. “I now know I was dreaming,” he said. Cr Baker’s criticism is directed primarily at the governing body and its failure, in his view, to insist upon its proper role in major decisions. During the radio interview, host Damian Fisher questioned whether responsibility for the project’s

handling should rest with general manager Laura Black. Cr Baker declined to attribute blame to the general manager or other individuals, saying he did not have evidence to support adverse comments against them. Instead, he said councillors had a responsibility to recognise when they were being left out of decisions and to insist upon exercising the governing body’s authority. “If governing bodies create a vacuum in the control of the council, then it’s inevitable that a general manager or staff will step in and fill that vacuum,” he said. He said councillors could not fail to exercise their authority and then blame staff for filling the resulting gap. Cr Baker said a mayor needed confidence that a majority of councillors would treat good governance, transparency and proper decision-making as their first priority. “Making a worthwhile difference as Mayor would require more than election to the office itself,” he said in his written statement. “It would require a governing body in which at least five, preferably more, councillors would always adopt good governance,

transparency, and proper decision-making as their first principle. “I’m unable to confidently envisage the numbers necessary to make such worthwhile change.” His concerns intensified after the August 20 council meeting, when councillors voted 4–3 to obtain an independent legal opinion on the Townsend Collective’s arrangements and whether public-private partnership requirements could apply. The motion was supported by Crs Baker, Greg Clancy, Lynne Cairns and Cristie Yager. Mayor Ray Smith and Crs Karen Toms and Debrah Novak voted against it. Cr Peter Johnstone declared an interest and did not participate, while Cr Shane Causley was an apology. Cr Baker told Loving Life FM the legal question was now a relatively minor part of his concern because council had agreed to obtain the advice. He said the more fundamental issue was whether the governing body had ever properly considered who should participate, whether council should enter partnership arrangements, how the land should be used and whether the project represented the best public use of council resources. Council endorsed the Townsend Collective master plan in June 2024 and authorised staff to establish relevant partnerships and seek external funding. However, Cr Baker said he had been unable to find a publicly accessible decision trail showing how participating organisations were selected, what criteria were applied or how material changes to the concept were authorised. The council report confirmed no competitive

expression-of-interest process had been undertaken. It also acknowledged that a June 2026 concept incorporating a proposed Connect You Too facility had not been separately endorsed by councillors as a replacement master plan. Cr Baker’s review also identified an apparent omission in the project’s preliminary cost total. Council’s 2024 documents displayed a total of about $6.065 million, but its August 2026 report acknowledged that a $2.874 million civil works subtotal did not appear to be included. After applying the estimate’s 20 per cent contingency, Cr Baker calculated the omitted amount at approximately $3.449 million, producing a total of about $9.514 million at 2024 prices. The council report said the preliminary estimate should not be relied upon as a complete or current project cost. It also excluded buildings, container pods, courtyards, artworks, furnishings and maintenance beyond the establishment period. Cr Baker said the discrepancy was serious but could have resulted from an oversight. He said the larger problem was that councillors had not been given the opportunity to scrutinise and authorise important decisions before expectations developed among participating organisations. “I will not suggest, without evidence, that there was an intention to mislead councillors or the public,” he said. “My concern is what the documentary record shows. And does not show.” Council has allocated $670,000 in its 2026–27 budget for detailed design and the Pine Avenue car park, footpath and drainage works.

Its report said the allocation did not approve a construction budget for the broader precinct, with participating organisations expected to seek external funding for facilities within their proposed occupation areas. Following the legal review vote, councillors agreed no broader work or expenditure could proceed without another council resolution, apart from public consultation and completion of the Pine Avenue works. The independent legal opinion is expected to return to council after it is received. Cr Baker’s withdrawal changes the shape of the September mayoral election, which is decided by the nine councillors rather than by a public vote. Mayor Ray Smith has confirmed he will seek re-election, while Cr Yager has ruled herself out of the contest. With Cr Baker withdrawing, Cr Smith is the only publicly declared candidate to date, although another councillor could nominate at the September meeting. Asked on Monday who he believed would provide the best leadership, Cr Baker declined to endorse another councillor. “The best will be the one that they won’t have,” he said. He said he did not believe the leadership he considered necessary would emerge in September but would continue calling on whoever became mayor, and the other councillors, to perform their governing role. “I will remain an enthusiastic, independent councillor, continuing to ask questions, examine the evidence, and advocate for that better governance,” he said.

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Northern Rivers Rebuild Advances As Safer Housing Land Opens By Jeff Gibbs The Northern Rivers flood recovery is entering another significant phase, with new homes being relocated, safer residential land progressing and hundreds of potential flood-free housing lots moving through planning and development. The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) says work through the Resilient Lands Program and Resilient Homes Program is converting long-term recovery commitments into housing opportunities for residents affected by the catastrophic floods. Progress ranges from homes and land already delivered at Goonellabah to 76 lots expected to be unlocked at North Lismore and planning for more than 500 flood-free housing lots in East Lismore. At the same time, almost 1,000 buyback offers have been made under the Resilient Homes Program, more than 500 Resilient Measures grants have been approved and hundreds of homes are being relocated, reused or made available

for community purposes. NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the latest progress was providing affected families with greater certainty. "We are seeing real, physical progress on the ground, and it is changing lives," Ms Saffin said. "This is about giving Northern Rivers families real choices and a clear path forward on safer ground." Safer Land Progressing Across Region At Mount Pleasant Estate

in Goonellabah, the first homes and land have already been delivered. Contracts are progressing for initial sales involving four relocated homes, two of 18 vacant lots and a community title unit. Participants in the Resilient Homes Program buyback scheme receive first priority, with opportunities for public sales to follow. At Dunoon Road in North Lismore, another 76 lots are expected to be unlocked in coming months. Homes NSW is

engaging civil contractors and progressing a pre-sales process that will provide buyback participants with the first opportunity to purchase. Another significant development is progressing at Crawford Road, East Lismore, where final development application approval is being awaited for approximately 100 dwellings. That project includes 19 lots earmarked for relocated buyback homes, with Landcom undertaking pre-construction planning. A much larger housing pipeline is also being developed in East Lismore, where more than 500 potential flood-free housing lots are progressing following the release of a draft masterplan for community feedback in July. The Reconstruction Authority is working with councils and delivery partners on other strategic locations throughout the region, including efforts to accelerate rezoning and support enabling infrastructure at Saddle Road in Byron Shire, Summerland Estate in Casino and Junction Hill in the Clarence Valley. Almost 1,000 Buyback Offers Made The Resilient Homes Program continues to support flood-affected households through voluntary buybacks, resilient measures and the relocation or reuse of homes. According to the Reconstruction Authority, 990 buyback offers have been made, while 502 Resilient Measures grants have been approved. More than 1,450 home assessments have also been completed. The reuse of properties acquired through buybacks has become another major component of the recovery effort.

To date, 160 buyback homes have been sold at auction for relocation, while more than 80 homeowners have directly relocated or gifted their existing homes. A further 100-plus buyback homes and 250 temporary housing pods have been made available for community reuse through the Homes Reuse Program. The Reconstruction Authority says more than 450 homeowners have also received direct support to salvage materials from their properties before site works commence. Ms Saffin said each property relocated and new housing lot delivered represented another opportunity for a Northern Rivers family to remain within the region. "Every home relocated and every lot unlocked represents another family securing their future right here in our community," she said. "We are taking buyback land, restoring purpose to these areas, and pairing them with high-ground housing options so our towns remain connected, resilient, and strong." What Happens To Buyback Land? Attention is also increasingly turning towards the long-term future of land acquired through the Resilient Homes Program. The Reconstruction Authority is partnering with councils to determine safe and appropriate uses for former residential land while ensuring future plans are compatible with flood risk. In Lismore, precinct planning is underway for Lismore Centre, East Lismore, South Lismore and North Lismore. The objective is to establish practical, floodcompatible uses for land acquired through the buyback program rather than allowing large areas to remain without a defined long-term purpose. At South Murwillumbah, the Authority is working with Tweed Shire Council on the South Murwillumbah Master Plan, examining future land-use opportunities and improved connections throughout the precinct, with community input forming part of the process. Planning support is also being provided for buyback land around Anzac Park in Kyogle, across Casino and Richmond Valley villages, at Burringbar and

Mooball in Tweed Shire, and elsewhere across the Northern Rivers. Consultants are assisting with technical analysis, community engagement, flood-compatible uses and potential future ownership arrangements. Community consultation on long-term precinct plans throughout the Northern Rivers is expected to continue into early 2027. From Recovery To LongTerm Resilience NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO Kate Fitzgerald said the work involved not only creating safer housing opportunities but finding productive futures for properties acquired through the buyback program. "We committed to unlocking safer land for housing, and at the same time, we are continuing to relocate and reuse buyback homes wherever possible and working with communities on appropriate uses for the land left behind," Ms Fitzgerald said. "We are turning commitments into tangible outcomes, from safer homes and new housing opportunities to clear plans for the future of buyback land." For communities still living with the consequences of the Northern Rivers floods, the latest work represents a gradual transition from immediate recovery towards the much larger challenge of reshaping towns and housing to better withstand future disasters. RECOVERY BY THE NUMBERS 990 – Buyback offers made 502 – Resilient Measures grants approved 1,450+ – Home assessments completed 160 – Buyback homes sold at auction for relocation 80+ – Homeowners directly relocating or gifting homes 100+ – Buyback homes made available for community reuse 250 – Temporary housing pods available for community reuse 450+ – Homeowners supported to salvage materials before site works 76 – Lots progressing at Dunoon Road, North Lismore Around 100 – Dwellings proposed at Crawford Road, East Lismore 500+ – Potential floodfree housing lots progressing through East Lismore planning

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Boxers to go “Maddog” at Bribie Island

By Samantha Elley

with Ballina’s Jamie Hinton, another Maddog boxer, who will face up to Elizabeth Teagro, also from Tonga.

Competitors from Maddog Boxing are in camp training at the moment for the Australian Boxing Council’s International ANABA Titles. This includes two time Australian and world WKA Boxing Champion in the 140 pound division and Woodburn resident, Sunny McLean. On September 12, Sunny will be fighting Leteo Menke from Nauru, along

L to R: Dylan Wright, Banjo Newman, Lockie Smith, Jett Smith, trainer, 2 x Australian and world WKA champion, Sunny McLean, Jamie Hinto and coach and Maddog Boxing owner, Scott Smith

Both Sunny and Jamie have just fought at the NSW vs QLD State of Origin series and have been picked to represent Australia at the Fisticuffs Golden Gloves Titles against Tonga and Nauru, to be held at the Bribie Island Hotel in Queensland. Other entrants from Maddog Boxing located

at Meerschaum Vale are: Dylan Wright, Lockie Smith and Banjo Newman. “The Australian team will be picked from this event to fight against New Zealand at ABA Stadium in Auckland,” said coach, Scott Smith and owner of Maddog Boxing. “I’ve very fortunate to be named as the coach to take the team across.” While Sunny has had experience in international events a number of times now, this will be Jamie’s first opportunity.

Ranger Nick Takes On Giant Australian-Shaped Meat Loaf Record Attempt By Jeff Gibbs Some of Australia's greatest ideas have been born over a beer. Whether this particular idea belongs among them remains to be seen, but it certainly promises to be one of the tastiest.

Celebrity bush cook Ranger Nick is preparing to attempt an Australian record for the Largest Meat Loaf in the Shape of Australia, combining traditional camp oven cooking with an enormous serving of Aussie ingenuity. The unusual record attempt

will take place during the Australian Camp Oven Festival at Millmerran, Queensland, on Saturday, 3 October 2026, where festival visitors will be able to watch the ambitious creation take shape from beginning to end. And, appropriately enough, the idea began with a beer

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and a mate. Ranger Nick was discussing record attempts and camp oven cooking with a friend who had previously been involved in coming up with the idea behind the Guinness World Record for the longest damper. That record was successfully achieved at Charleville in 2019, when a damper measuring an extraordinary 153.002 metres was produced. During their conversation, the pair discovered there was already a world record for the largest meat loaf. Simply trying to make another enormous meat loaf didn't seem particularly original. So they decided to give the idea an unmistakably Australian twist. Why not make a giant meat loaf in the shape of Australia? "It was one of those ideas that sounds brilliant after a couple of beers," Ranger Nick said. "Then I thought, 'Hang on… why not?' There's already a world record for the biggest meat loaf, so there's not much point in just making a bigger one. But a meat loaf shaped like Australia—that hadn't been done before. That's when the idea really started to take shape… literally!" Cooking Australia – One Giant Meat Loaf At A Time Turning that pub conversation into reality will involve considerably more planning than an ordinary Sunday night meat loaf. The enormous creation is set to be prepared using traditional camp oven cooking techniques during the Australian

Camp Oven Festival, an event celebrating outdoor cooking, camp ovens, food and Australian bush culture. Festival patrons will be able to watch the record attempt unfold throughout the process, from preparation of the cooking area and lighting the fire through to assembling and cooking the giant Australian-shaped meat loaf. The attempt will also need more than a big appetite to achieve official recognition. The entire process will be extensively documented using video and still photography, with evidence and supporting documentation to be submitted to The Australian Book of Records for assessment. Two respected members of the local community will oversee the attempt and sign the official documentation, helping provide independent verification of the process. Importantly, the record should therefore be described as an attempt until the Australian Book of Records has assessed the evidence and formally recognised the achievement. And Yes, You Can Eat Australia Once the cooking, measuring, photographing and documentation are complete, there is another important job waiting. Eating it. If the attempt is successful, the giant meat loaf will be cut up and served to festival patrons, ensuring the considerable quantity of food created for the occasion doesn't simply become an oversized

photographic opportunity. For Ranger Nick, sharing the finished product is an essential part of the exercise. "I reckon that's the best part," he said. "You can make the biggest meat loaf in Australia, but there's no point making something that just sits there looking pretty. We're going to cook it, prove it, cut it up and feed people. That's what bush cooking is all about." The unusual challenge is expected to become one of the attractions of the 2026 Australian Camp Oven Festival, providing visitors with an opportunity to witness a potential Australian record being created using traditional outdoor cooking techniques. For Ranger Nick, it also brings together his passion for camp oven cooking, entertaining crowds and taking an ordinary cooking idea somewhere decidedly less ordinary. And despite all the organisation now required to turn the concept into reality, he hasn't forgotten where the whole adventure began. "Most good camp oven stories start with someone saying, 'I reckon we could cook that,'" Ranger Nick said. "This one started with a beer, a mate and a pretty mad idea. Now we've just got to make the bloody thing!" If everything goes according to plan on 3 October, Ranger Nick may have the satisfaction of creating an Australian record. Festival visitors will have the satisfaction of eating Australia for lunch.

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Regional Housing Infrastructure Funding Welcomed As Key Supply Breakthrough HIA says a $1.5 billion Coalition commitment for regional roads, water, sewerage and power could help turn development-ready land into desperately needed homes By Jeff Gibbs A commitment to guarantee $1.5 billion for housing-enabling infrastructure across regional, rural and remote Australia has been welcomed by the Housing Industry Association, which says inadequate roads, water, sewerage and electricity connections remain major obstacles to building more homes outside the capital cities. The federal Coalition announced on 27 August 2026 that it would ringfence 30 per cent of its proposed $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund for regional, rural and remote Australia. The Coalition says the broader fund is intended to help unlock up to 400,000 homes nationally. Housing Industry Association Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said the regional commitment reflected a key recommendation contained in HIA's Housing the Regions report and directed attention towards one of the practical barriers preventing new housing projects from proceeding. HIA argues that strong demand for new housing already exists, but insufficient quantities of development-ready land connected to essential

infrastructure are preventing that demand from being converted into completed homes. "HIA has consistently argued that Australia does not have a shortage of demand for new homes – we have a shortage of shovel-ready land connected to the infrastructure needed to support it," Ms Martin said. She said dedicated regional funding recognised that communities outside metropolitan Australia faced distinct housing and infrastructure challenges. "Ring-fencing funding for regional, rural and remote Australia recognises that these communities face distinct housing challenges and cannot simply be treated as an extension of our capital cities." Infrastructure Holding Back Housing The problem identified by HIA extends beyond the availability of appropriately zoned land. Before large-scale residential development can proceed, sites typically require supporting infrastructure such as roads, water supply, sewerage, electricity and other services. HIA's Housing the Regions report identifies three significant

constraints affecting housing delivery in regional Australia: access to shovel-ready land, insufficient investment in enabling infrastructure for new housing estates, and workforce shortages across construction and council planning roles. Ms Martin said the newly announced policy directly addressed one of those constraints. "Too often regional housing projects that could move forward are held up because the roads, water, sewerage, electricity and other essential services simply aren't there." HIA has previously called for increased government investment in enabling infrastructure to bring residential land to a construction-ready stage more quickly. It argues that delays and costs associated with providing infrastructure ultimately affect both housing supply and affordability. The issue has particular significance for regional communities experiencing population growth while simultaneously confronting shortages of housing, skilled workers and serviced residential land. Building Rules And Housing Costs HIA has also welcomed the Coalition's broader

focus on regulatory barriers and the National Construction Code (NCC). The industry association argues that changes to building regulations should be proportionate and evidence-based while taking into account their cumulative effect on housing affordability and construction productivity. Ms Martin stressed that HIA was not advocating for the removal of existing safety standards. Instead, the organisation wants the financial consequences of additional regulatory requirements considered when future changes are developed. "HIA is not calling for existing safety standards to be stripped away, but we cannot continue adding layers of regulation and cost to every new home without considering the cumulative impact on affordability and supply," she said. Skilled Workers Remain Critical Infrastructure alone will not resolve regional Australia's housing shortages. HIA also identifies workforce shortages as a significant impediment to increasing construction activity, with trades and other construction roles needed to turn additional serviced land into

completed houses. Ms Martin said the national debate surrounding migration needed to recognise both the housing demand created by population growth and the role skilled migrants can play in increasing Australia's construction capacity. "Residential construction remains critically short of skilled trades. Australia needs targeted migration pathways that bring in the workers we need to build the homes required by a growing population." HIA's regional housing recommendations similarly call for measures addressing labour shortages, improved access to training and targeted migration alongside planning reform, land supply and infrastructure investment. No Single Solution To Housing Shortage The Association maintains Australia's housing shortage cannot be addressed through one policy measure. It argues governments need to simultaneously increase the availability of serviced land, deliver infrastructure earlier, accelerate approvals, expand the skilled construction workforce and ensure regulation does not unnecessarily restrict

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housing delivery. "There is no single lever that will solve Australia's housing shortage," Ms Martin said. "We need more shovelready land, infrastructure delivered earlier, faster approvals, a larger skilled workforce and a regulatory system that enables rather than frustrates housing delivery." For regional communities, the Coalition's $1.5 billion commitment is significant because the money would be specifically reserved for housing infrastructure outside metropolitan areas rather than leaving regional projects to compete for the entire national funding pool. However, the announcement remains a Coalition policy commitment, rather than currently allocated Commonwealth expenditure. HIA said it would continue to support housing policies from across the political spectrum that focus on increasing supply. "HIA welcomes policies from all sides of politics that recognise those fundamentals and put increasing housing supply at the centre of the national housing debate," Ms Martin said.

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Nine luxury houses on the market today

By Samantha Elley While I’ve tried to be practical for many of us just looking for something affordable by doing these real estate listicles, there is also a market out there for higher end real estate. And I know I’m not just speaking for myself when I say, we all love checking out what may be out of our reach. For those who are in the market for high end luxury housing, here are some suggestions and for the rest of us, enjoy the journey.

151 Byrnes Lane, Tuckombil. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car space, 2.5ha. $2.2-2.4m Country charm meets resort-style outdoor living with timber floors, high ceilings and a wide wraparound verandah, that overlooks the inground pool. The country kitchen connects with the living and dining areas and lead out to the back deck through French doors.

17 Sunhaven Avenue, Skennars Head. 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2 car space, 540m2. $2.5-2.7m Only a David’s slingshot stone throw from the beach, this brand new residence has a flowing floorplan and a multipurpose room upstairs that could be a sixth bedroom. Each of the five bedrooms have ensuites and a 12 metre inground pool completes the picture.

93 Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina. 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car space. 744m2. $3.4 million. Wide Richmond River frontage with outdoor terraces to enjoy the view and, of course, there is a pool. The gourmet kitchen has stone benchtops and high end appliances with a butler’s pantry and food pantry.

17 and 19 Stanley Street, Maclean. 9 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car space, 972m2. $2.4-2.5 million This unique property was once the Old Clarence Brewery converted into a beautiful home with high ceilings, polished timber floors and wide verandahs. There are still the 11 original underground brewery cellars. The property has two titles so could be a live in residence in one and generating income from the other.

66 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car space, 3,688m2. $4.4 million A single-level residence with a timber deck surrounding it, the home has an open plan kitchen, living and dining zone including fireplace. The master ensuite has a custom stone Roman bath and to continue the private spa re-treat vibe, there is a gym, hot rock sauna, steam room and integrated ice bath.A self-contained studio above the garage is included.

147 Mount Warning Road, Mount Warning. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, six car space, 40.02ha. $5.4-5.9 million. Amid 98 acres of unspoilt rainforest, the property is near the banks of the Tweed River and adjacent to the world-heritage listed Wollumbin/Mount Warning. “Tallowwood” is a mid-century designed home and is oriented to take full advantage of the panoramic mountain views. The main residence is spread over two levels and includes a butler’s pantry, fireplace, wine cellar, inground lap pool, sauna, gym and many other features.

412 Repentance Creek, Repentance Creek. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4 car space, 48.56ha. $2.65-$2.75 million. Sometimes, it is just having so much land to surround yourself in that makes it wonderful property but in this case, the house is outstanding too. ‘Riverbend’ has more than 1.5 km of private frontage to Coopers Creek with spring-fed waterfalls and untouched rainforest. The residence is architecturallydesigned and includes a 20-metre pool.

50 Possum Creek Road, Bangalow. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4 car space, 31.92ha. $7.95-$8.5 million. Less than 10 minutes from Bangalow this property has its own driveway and breathtaking views from the main residence. The house is built in two wings, connected by a glass walled gallery. The living room has a heated floor and there is a twoway indoor/outdoor fireplace. The kitchen has a butler’s pantry with four metre bench space and server to outside dining.

219 Stony Chute Road, Nimbin. 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 6 car space. $2.4 million A working farm with gently sloping terrain, it already generates income from agistment alone. There is a dam on the property with views to Nimbin Rocks, outbuildings, powered machinery/storage shed, stockyards, old stables and even an old piggery. The main residence is a 1913 Queenslander that was once an antique shop in Lismore and has all the farmhouse features.

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Kyogle Permanently Exempt from EPA Waste Levy Kyogle Council’s permanent removal from the Regional Levy Area is expected to save local ratepayers up to $400,000 annually.

By Robert Heyward Kyogle Council has secured a permanent exemption from the NSW Environment Protection Authority waste levy, preventing an estimated annual cost of up to $400,000 from returning to local ratepayers. Lismore MP Janelle Saffin announced that Kyogle Council would be permanently removed from the Regional Levy Area following representations to NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Heritage Penny Sharpe. Kyogle previously received a four-year temporary exemption following a commitment made during the 2023 NSW election campaign. Under existing

arrangements, the council would have re-entered the levy area and resumed paying the waste levy from July 1, 2027. Ms Saffin said the exemption was an issue

of fairness, arguing that Kyogle should not have been included in the levy area when neighbouring Tenterfield Shire remained outside it. “This was always about equity; Council’s

advocacy brief made an argument that they should never have been included in the RLA,” Ms Saffin said. Minister Sharpe confirmed the permanent exemption in

correspondence to Ms Saffin. “The Government is committed to a fair and consistent framework for waste operators and councils regarding the waste levy,” Minister Sharpe wrote. She said the decision considered several factors, including projected population growth, waste generation and disposal trends, and potential waste movements between areas where the levy applies and areas where it does not. Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland OAM welcomed the decision after more than a decade of council advocacy. “To hear that we had been granted a temporary exemption gave us hope that perhaps we were getting some traction, but to receive the news that

it has been permanently removed—it’s not only exciting, but we finally feel heard,” Cr Mulholland said. She thanked Ms Saffin for her continued support and Minister Sharpe for reviewing the available figures and recognising the council’s case. The NSW waste levy is intended to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of material sent to landfill. Its application can significantly affect waste-management costs for councils and facility operators. For Kyogle, the permanent exemption removes the prospect of levy payments resuming in 2027 and gives the council greater certainty when preparing future waste-management budgets.

Northern Rivers Rebuild Advances As Safer Housing Land Opens

By Jeff Gibbs

The Northern Rivers flood recovery is entering another significant phase, with new homes being relocated, safer residential land progressing and hundreds of potential flood-free housing lots moving through planning and development. The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) says work through the Resilient Lands Program and Resilient Homes Program is converting longterm recovery commitments into housing opportunities for residents affected by the catastrophic floods. Progress ranges from homes and land already delivered at Goonellabah to 76 lots expected to be unlocked at North Lismore and planning for more than 500 flood-free housing lots in East Lismore. At the same time, almost 1,000 buyback offers have been made under the

Resilient Homes Program, more than 500 Resilient Measures grants have been approved and hundreds of homes are being relocated, reused or made available for community purposes. NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the latest progress was providing affected families with greater certainty. "We are seeing real, physical progress on the ground, and it is changing lives," Ms Saffin said. "This is about giving Northern Rivers families real choices and a clear path forward on safer ground." Safer Land Progressing Across Region At Mount Pleasant Estate in Goonellabah, the first homes and land have already been delivered. Contracts are progressing for initial sales involving four relocated homes, two of 18 vacant lots and a community

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title unit. Participants in the Resilient Homes Program buyback scheme receive first priority, with opportunities for public sales to follow. At Dunoon Road in North Lismore, another 76 lots are expected to be unlocked in coming months. Homes NSW is engaging civil contractors and progressing a pre-sales process that will provide buyback participants with the first opportunity to purchase. Another significant development is progressing at Crawford Road, East Lismore, where final development application approval is being awaited for approximately 100 dwellings. That project includes 19 lots earmarked for relocated buyback homes, with Landcom undertaking preconstruction planning. A much larger housing pipeline is also being developed in East Lismore, where more than 500 potential flood-free housing lots are progressing following the release of a draft masterplan for community feedback in July. The Reconstruction Authority is working with councils and delivery partners on other strategic locations throughout the region, including efforts to accelerate rezoning and support enabling infrastructure at Saddle Road in Byron Shire, Summerland Estate in Casino and Junction Hill in the Clarence Valley. Almost 1,000 Buyback Offers Made The Resilient Homes Program continues to support flood-affected households through voluntary buybacks, resilient measures and the relocation or reuse of homes. According to the Reconstruction Authority,

990 buyback offers have been made, while 502 Resilient Measures grants have been approved. More than 1,450 home assessments have also been completed. The reuse of properties acquired through buybacks has become another major component of the recovery effort. To date, 160 buyback homes have been sold at auction for relocation, while more than 80 homeowners have directly relocated or gifted their existing homes. A further 100-plus buyback homes and 250 temporary housing pods have been made available for community reuse through the Homes Reuse Program. The Reconstruction Authority says more than 450 homeowners have also received direct support to salvage materials from their properties before site works commence. Ms Saffin said each property relocated and new housing lot delivered represented another opportunity for a Northern Rivers family to remain within the region. "Every home relocated and every lot unlocked represents another family securing their future right here in our community," she said. "We are taking buyback land, restoring purpose to these areas, and pairing them with high-ground housing options so our towns remain connected, resilient, and strong." What Happens To Buyback Land? Attention is also increasingly turning towards the long-term future of land acquired through the Resilient Homes Program.

The Reconstruction Authority is partnering with councils to determine safe and appropriate uses for former residential land while ensuring future plans are compatible with flood risk. In Lismore, precinct planning is underway for Lismore Centre, East Lismore, South Lismore and North Lismore. The objective is to establish practical, flood-compatible uses for land acquired through the buyback program rather than allowing large areas to remain without a defined long-term purpose. At South Murwillumbah, the Authority is working with Tweed Shire Council on the South Murwillumbah Master Plan, examining future land-use opportunities and improved connections throughout the precinct, with community input forming part of the process. Planning support is also being provided for buyback land around Anzac Park in Kyogle, across Casino and Richmond Valley villages, at Burringbar and Mooball in Tweed Shire, and elsewhere across the Northern Rivers. Consultants are assisting with technical analysis, community engagement, flood-compatible uses and potential future ownership arrangements. Community consultation on long-term precinct plans throughout the Northern Rivers is expected to continue into early 2027. From Recovery To LongTerm Resilience NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO Kate Fitzgerald said the work involved not only creating safer housing opportunities but finding productive futures for properties acquired through the buyback

program. "We committed to unlocking safer land for housing, and at the same time, we are continuing to relocate and reuse buyback homes wherever possible and working with communities on appropriate uses for the land left behind," Ms Fitzgerald said. "We are turning commitments into tangible outcomes, from safer homes and new housing opportunities to clear plans for the future of buyback land." For communities still living with the consequences of the Northern Rivers floods, the latest work represents a gradual transition from immediate recovery towards the much larger challenge of reshaping towns and housing to better withstand future disasters. RECOVERY BY THE NUMBERS 990 – Buyback offers made 502 – Resilient Measures grants approved 1,450+ – Home assessments completed 160 – Buyback homes sold at auction for relocation 80+ – Homeowners directly relocating or gifting homes 100+ – Buyback homes made available for community reuse 250 – Temporary housing pods available for community reuse 450+ – Homeowners supported to salvage materials before site works 76 – Lots progressing at Dunoon Road, North Lismore Around 100 – Dwellings proposed at Crawford Road, East Lismore 500+ – Potential flood-free housing lots progressing through East Lismore planning

14 NEWS Your Bin isn’t Fireproof – Keep Batteries Out When a waste truck rolls down the street, most of us don’t consider the danger that might be travelling with it. Across the Northern Rivers, batteries tossed into household bins have sparked dozens of fires — in trucks, at landfill sites and even one that seriously damaged a building at a Resource Recovery Centre. These incidents don’t just threaten waste workers; they put nearby homes, businesses and the wider community at risk. The cause is simple: everyday batteries and battery powered gadgets ending up in kerbside bins. When a battery is crushed inside a truck’s compactor, it can short circuit, overheat or vent gas. Drivers are trained to dump a ‘hot load’ the moment smoke appears, because driving on only intensifies the flames. It’s a stressful, high risk moment — and it’s happening far too often. A fire in a truck or at a facility can spread quickly, endangering workers, emergency responders and anyone nearby. Lithium ion and

Batteries – particularly those embedded or built-in to electronic devices are a hidden danger, igniting when crushed in waste trucks, endangering waste workers, property and the community.

rechargeable batteries are the worst offenders. They’re built into so many things we use daily — vapes, electric toothbrushes, Bluetooth speakers, e scooters, robotic vacuums. The list goes on! Even a single embedded battery can ignite under pressure. By keeping batteries out of household bins, everyone can play a part in protecting workers, facilities and the community. Safe disposal is easy: • Never put loose

batteries or battery powered devices in any bin. • Drop off up to 20kgs of loose batteries, mobile phones and car batteries at your local council Community Recycling Centre (CRC) for free. Visit: newaste.org.au/crc • Or take loose batteries to a B cycle drop off point at most supermarkets and hardware stores. Find your nearest location at: bcycle. com.au/drop-off/ Devices with embedded (built in) batteries — like vapes, e scooters and power tools — need special handling and should be taken to the nearest designated embedded battery drop off site at the Lismore, Kyogle or Ballina CRC. For more information, contact your council or visit: newaste. org.au/batteries. It only takes one battery to spark a fire — but a little care at home can prevent a very big fire down the road. This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy.

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Shine the spotlight on our incredible volunteers: Ballina Shire Council 2027 Australia Day Award nominations open You know who they are. From today, Ballina Shire residents can put the spotlight on our incredible community volunteers, with nominations now open for the 2027 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards. They might coach a local team, create and inspire, care for our environment, lead change, support people through tough times, or have spent years giving back to their community. Some are well known. Others work quietly behind the scenes. But chances are, someone has already come to mind. Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader encouraged the community to turn that thought into a nomination. “There are so many people across Ballina

Shire who give their time, energy and skills to others, often without expecting recognition in return,” Cr Cadwallader said. “The Australia Day Awards are our opportunity to celebrate these people and recognise the contribution they make to our community. “A nomination is a simple but meaningful way to say, ‘we see what you do, and it matters’. “If someone has come to mind, don’t assume someone else will nominate them. Put their name forward and give them their moment,” she said. Nominations are open across seven categories: • Young Citizen of the Year (30 years or under) • Senior Citizen of the

Year (60 years or over) • Volunteer Award (individual or group) • Sports Award (individual, team, coach or sports administrator) • Arts and Culture Award (individual or group) • Environmental Award (individual or group) • Community Event of the Year (event held during 2026). Nominate online at ballina.nsw.gov. au/2027Awards Award recipients will be announced and celebrated at the Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards ceremony on Tuesday 26 January 2027 at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. Nominations close Monday 19 October 2026. You know who they are. Give them their moment.

Byron Shire Shines Brightly At 2026 North Coast Tourism Awards By Jeff Gibbs Byron Shire’s tourism industry has delivered a strong performance at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, collecting seven awards across accommodation, ecotourism, visitor attractions, accessible tourism and tourism services. Local operators secured three Gold Awards, three Silver Awards and one Bronze Award, while another Byron Shire business was named a finalist at the awards ceremony in Coffs Harbour. Byron Shire Mayor Sarah Ndiaye, who attended the gala, said the achievements reflected the passion and innovation of the region’s tourism operators. “These awards celebrate the special experiences that keep people coming back and continue to make Byron Shire a worldclass destination,” Mayor Ndiaye said. Crystalbrook Byron was among the night’s leading local performers, receiving Gold in both the Business Event Venues and 5 Star Accommodation categories. Better By Bike completed Byron Shire’s three Gold Awards,

winning the Tourism Retail, Hire and Services category for its e-bike tourism experiences. Byron Shire operators also achieved strong results in the Silver categories. Vision Walks Eco Tours received Silver Awards for both Ecotourism and Tour and Transport Operators. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens won Silver for Excellence in Accessible Tourism and Bronze in the Tourist Attractions category. Mayor Ndiaye said the recognised businesses demonstrated the breadth of visitor experiences available throughout the Shire. “These businesses showcase the diversity of experiences available across our region, from nature-based adventures and wellness attractions to premium accommodation and sustainable visitor experiences,” she said. Reflections Byron Bay – Tiny Homes, Big Views was also recognised as a finalist in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category. Mayor Ndiaye thanked the wider tourism and events industry for continuing to adapt following years of challenges and uncertainty. Tourism remains an

important part of the Byron Shire economy, supporting local employment, businesses and communities. According to Mayor Ndiaye, approximately 1.9 million visitors travelled to the Shire during the past 12 months. The awards were copresented by Destination North Coast and the NSW Tourism Association, with 49 finalists represented across 17 categories. Recognised operators will now progress to the NSW Tourism Awards in November, with successful entrants potentially representing New South Wales at the Australian Tourism Awards in 2027. Byron Shire Results Gold: Better By Bike – Tourism Retail, Hire and Services; Crystalbrook Byron – Business Event Venues; Crystalbrook Byron – 5 Star Accommodation. Silver: Vision Walks Eco Tours – Ecotourism; Vision Walks Eco Tours – Tour and Transport Operators; Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens – Excellence in Accessible Tourism. Bronze: Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens – Tourist Attractions. Finalist: Reflections Byron Bay – Tiny Homes, Big Views – Caravan and Holiday Parks.

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Humphrey B. Bear Brings Joy to St Vincent’s Lismore The much-loved Australian children’s character visited patients, aged-care residents, children and staff while supporting Red Nose Australia.

By Robert Heyward Humphrey B. Bear brought smiles, memories and a little nostalgia to St Vincent’s Lismore during a special visit supporting Red Nose Day. The much-loved Australian children’s character visited the campus on Thursday, August 27, appearing at St Vincent’s Hospital, St Joseph’s Nursing Home and the Friends Early Learning Centre. Patients, residents, children, families, employees and visitors were given an opportunity to meet Humphrey and have their photographs taken with the television icon. Children at the Early Learning Centre sang and danced with Humphrey,

while patients and agedcare residents welcomed a character who has

entertained Australian families for more than six decades.

Visitors could also pre-order a Humphrey B. Bear Mini-Me plush toy. Five dollars from every Mini-Me purchased through the initiative was to be donated to Red Nose Australia. St Vincent’s Lismore CEO Peter Fahey said Humphrey’s visit created moments of happiness throughout the organisation. “There was something pretty special, and a little nostalgic, about having Humphrey B. Bear visit the St Vincent’s Lismore community,” Mr Fahey said. “From the excitement on the faces of our Early Learning Centre children as they sang and danced along with Humphrey, to the smiles and memories he brought to our aged-care residents,

staff and patients, the joy travelled right across our community.” Mr Fahey said seeing the happiness Humphrey brought to patients and families in Palliative Care and the Rehabilitation Unit was especially meaningful. “Having him here, bringing smiles, memories and a little bit of magic to people from our youngest in the Early Learning Centre through to our oldest in St Joseph’s Nursing Home was simply priceless,” he said. Humphrey B. Bear first appeared on television in Adelaide on May 24, 1965. He later became the star of Here’s Humphrey, one of Australia’s longest-running children’s television programs. During his long career, Humphrey has won

three Logie Awards and received numerous honours, including a special Citizen of the Year award during Australia Day celebrations in 1994. His programs have been translated or produced in 55 languages. Craig Kocinski, from the Humphrey B. Bear team, said it was heartwarming to see people facing difficult circumstances brighten when Humphrey entered the room. St Vincent’s social worker and marketing officer Holly Matheson said watching Humphrey interact with patients, residents and staff was incredibly special. “It was a beautiful reminder of how much joy and connection can bring, particularly during challenging times,” Ms Matheson said.

Hogan Warns Varroa Threatens Australian Food Supply Federal MP Kevin Hogan says mounting Varroa mite losses are threatening commercial beekeepers, crop pollination and Australia’s long-term food production. By Jeff Gibbs Varroa mite must be treated as a national food security threat rather than an issue affecting beekeepers alone, according to Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan. Following meetings with commercial beekeepers, Mr Hogan has called on the Australian and state governments to provide stronger support before further colony losses reduce the nation’s capacity to pollinate food crops. “Varroa has fundamentally changed commercial beekeeping in Australia,” Mr Hogan said. “But the consequences reach beyond honey production. Commercial beekeepers provide essential pollination services supporting our fruit, vegetable, nut, berry and seed production.” Varroa destructor is an external parasite

that feeds on honeybees and developing brood. Infestations can weaken colonies, spread damaging bee viruses and eventually cause colony failure when they are not effectively managed. Australia’s first established Varroa incursion was detected in surveillance hives near the Port of Newcastle in June

2022. Authorities initially pursued eradication before determining the parasite could no longer be eliminated and transitioning to long-term management. Mr Hogan said beekeepers had invested heavily in approved treatments, altered their management practices and adapted their businesses.

However, he said many continued to experience significant colony losses. “When hives are lost, Australia loses pollination capacity,” he said. “When experienced commercial beekeepers leave the industry, we lose knowledge, equipment and capability that cannot simply be replaced.” Commercial beekeepers

are seeking practical, affordable and effective treatment options, along with financial assistance to help businesses remain viable. They are also proposing a lawful and regulated pathway allowing appropriately trained beekeepers to prepare specified organic treatments for their own

use. The proposal would require accreditation and appropriate safety and food standards. Mr Hogan supports the industry’s request but did not identify the proposed substances or provide details about how such a regulatory pathway would operate. He said Australia’s warmer climate could allow bee colonies and Varroa populations to reproduce for longer periods. The effectiveness of available treatments and the potential development of resistance were also significant concerns. Mr Hogan has called for stronger prevention, surveillance, early detection and rapidresponse capabilities to protect agriculture from future biosecurity incursions. “The question is no longer simply how we protect Australia’s bees,” he said. “It is how we protect Australia’s ability to produce food.”

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When the shortcut becomes a blind alley

Comment By Tim Howard Last week, in The Yellow Blob Effect, I looked at the way renewable energy can appear much larger and more threatening when we lose sight of scale. A map marker becomes a vast solar development. A trace chemical becomes a contamination threat. A transmission easement becomes evidence that agriculture and renewable energy cannot coexist. But there is another question lurking underneath those arguments. Why are some explanations so intuitively persuasive in the first place? Imagine standing beside a road early last century watching one of the first motor cars rattle towards you. It must have been alarming. Early on regulations required them have a person walk in front of them waving a red flag and limited their speed to four miles an hour. And people were horrified by that speed, even though it seems laughable today. But they weren’t laughable then. Here was a heavy machine travelling faster than people were accustomed to seeing things move along their streets, apparently under its own power and capable of getting out of control and running somebody down. Of course, the horse the motor car was replacing could also bolt, throw its rider, kick a passer-by or drag a carriage into a crowd. But people had lived with horses for thousands of years. It was a familiar risk, while the motor car was an unfamiliar threat. I wonder if something similar is happening with renewable energy. The old transmission tower disappears into the landscape. The proposed one dominates it. The chemicals we’ve used for decades are familiar risks. The chemical named in a solar panel becomes an unfamiliar threat. It’s not necessarily hypocrisy. It’s how people assess risk. The familiar becomes part of the scenery. The unfamiliar looms large. It’s like when you take what looks like a handy shortcut, but it turns into a blind alley. There is nothing particularly stupid about this. Human beings couldn’t function if every decision required us to investigate the evidence from first principles. We use mental shortcuts. Psychologists give some of them names: confirmation bias, the availability heuristic, loss aversion and status quo bias. They aren’t necessarily defects. Experience teaches us what to avoid. We recognise patterns. We remember vivid examples. We pay particular attention to things that frighten us. These shortcuts allow us to navigate an impossibly complicated world. The problem comes when the world becomes too complicated for the shortcut.

It seems laughable today, but the first cars were limited to a speed of 4mph and a person with a red flag was employed to walk in front of them to warn of their approach. Perhaps future generations will look at today’s responses to technological developments with similar incredulity.

Then it can become a blind alley. Australia’s energy transition is exactly that sort of problem. It involves climate science, engineering, economics, electricity markets, agriculture, environmental science, property rights, planning and politics. Nobody understands all of that intuitively, so we reach for things we can understand. The sun doesn’t shine at night. The wind doesn’t always blow. Electric cars use electricity. A nuclear reactor produces power around the clock. All true. But none tells us how an electricity system containing all these things actually behaves. And that’s where another shortcut appears. One of the more curious assumptions in the renewable energy debate is that renewable technology has somehow stopped developing. Take today’s solar panels, today’s batteries and today’s electricity grid. Now add millions of electric vehicles, electrify industry, build data centres and replace fossil fuels. The resulting demands can look terrifying. But why would everything else remain unchanged? Imagine somebody in 1920 trying to calculate the consequences of a world containing a billion motor cars by multiplying the machine rattling past him. He could have identified genuine problems. But he couldn’t have allowed for technologies that didn’t exist. Disc brakes. Radial tyres. Motorways. Traffic lights. Fuel injection. Airbags. GPS. Eventually, electric cars. Some innovations solved problems. Others created new ones. But the car that began the transition wasn’t the car that emerged from it. Why should renewable energy be different? Solar panels have already become dramatically cheaper and more efficient. Batteries are improving. Storage technologies are developing. Electricity networks are becoming smarter. As renewable energy becomes more important, there is every reason for the effort devoted to improving it to increase. Larger markets attract

investment. Investment attracts researchers and engineers. Mass production rewards incremental improvements. Problems that barely mattered while a technology was marginal become commercially valuable problems to solve when it becomes dominant. We shouldn’t assume every promised breakthrough will arrive. But assuming nothing important will improve is equally fanciful. This is also why arguments about whether renewables can power heavy industry or survive three windless, cloudy days can become misleading. As with the yellow blobs, the problem is often one of scale. One solar panel doesn’t power a steelworks. Neither does one lump of coal. The relevant comparison is between electricity systems. A renewable system combines generation across different places with transmission, storage, demand management and some form of dispatchable capacity. The engineering question isn’t whether the sun sometimes stops shining. Of course it does. It’s how much generation, storage, transmission and backup are required to maintain supply when it does. My own experience provides only an anecdote, but an instructive one. We’ve had 12kW of rooftop solar and a 24kWh battery for about 13 months. In that time there have been just two days when the panels failed to generate more electricity than my household consumed. Then the battery kicked in to provide power until the panels started generating again. That doesn’t prove Australia can run its grid from my roof. It does make me wonder about the picture we’re sometimes asked to imagine of renewable generation disappearing for days at a time. And even if an overwhelmingly renewable electricity system occasionally burns some gas during exceptional shortages, it still burns vastly less fossil fuel than a system burning coal and gas every day. The atmosphere doesn’t demand ideological purity. It responds to how much greenhouse gas we put into it.

Electric vehicles provide perhaps the best example of the danger of freezing technology in time. We’re warned that millions of EVs will create enormous additional electricity demand. They will. But millions of EVs also mean millions of large batteries. Most cars do relatively little driving each day and spend most of their lives parked. Imagine a commuter driving to work and plugging in during the middle of the day when solar electricity is plentiful. Perhaps employers, governments or electricity retailers make workplace charging particularly attractive. The commuter drives home carrying stored solar energy into the evening peak. With vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid technology, some can power the house or return to the grid while the owner retains whatever charge is needed for driving. A million cars carrying 60kWh batteries contain a theoretical 60GWh of stored energy. Only a fraction could realistically be available. But a fraction of an enormous number can still be enormous. And society didn’t buy those batteries primarily to stabilise the grid. People bought them because they needed cars. The electric vehicle isn’t necessarily just another load on tomorrow’s grid. It may become part of the grid. Will that be how the future electricity system works? I don’t know. That’s the point. Granting everyone a future Nuclear energy exposes an interesting inconsistency. We’re told not to judge nuclear power by today’s technology. Future reactors may be smaller, cheaper, safer and quicker to construct. Fair enough. But renewable energy deserves the same future. What will solar-panel efficiency be in 2040? What will batteries cost? What forms of storage will exist? What role will millions of electric vehicles play? We don’t know. Perhaps nuclear and renewables will both improve. But they should at least be

granted the same future. The same applies to risk. Nuclear electricity is statistically very safe, while serious reactor accidents are rare but potentially enormous. Solar, wind and batteries have risks too, although their failure modes are very different. There is no such thing as runaway solar. The sensible response isn’t to pretend one technology is risk free and another impossibly dangerous. It’s the same lesson as the yellow blobs. Measure the risk. Measure the probability. Measure the consequences. Then compare like with like. That problem of probability extends well beyond electricity. As I write this, scientists are trying to understand the catastrophic collapse of rock and glacial ice in Nepal. The first reports suggested an earthquake had triggered it. Seismic instruments certainly detected something resembling one. But the emerging explanation produced an extraordinary reversal. The earthquake apparently hadn’t caused the collapse. The enormous mass crashing down the mountain had generated earthquake-like seismic waves. Then came the argument about climate change. Glaciers have been collapsing forever, one side said. Climate change caused it, came the response. Reality, inconveniently, appears more complicated than either proposition. Scientists aren’t yet prepared to attribute this particular collapse to climate change. But it would be equally peculiar to ignore the world in which it occurred. The Himalayas are warming. Glaciers are retreating. Permafrost is thawing. Meltwater can penetrate fractures in rock and ice. The physical conditions surrounding these hazards are changing. None of that proves climate change pulled a trigger on one particular day. It means the conditions surrounding the trigger are changing. Floods occurred before industrialisation. So did droughts, bushfires, heatwaves and glacier collapses. That isn’t evidence against climate change. People developed lung cancer before cigarettes too. The relevant question was whether smoking changed the odds. Climate change presents much the same problem of probability. Yet scientific caution can work strangely in public debate. A scientist saying, “We cannot yet attribute this particular event to climate change” can rapidly become: “Scientists admit climate change had nothing to do with it.” Those statements aren’t remotely the same. The first acknowledges uncertainty. The second uses uncertainty to dismiss evidence.

Reality doesn’t become simple because simple explanations are easier to argue about. And that brings us back to the biggest blind alley. We imagine the future by holding everything still except the thing we’re frightened of. Add millions of electric cars, but don’t change charging. Triple electricity demand, but freeze solar efficiency. Add variable generation, but don’t improve storage. Imagine nuclear power in 2045 using tomorrow’s technology while imagining renewable energy in 2045 using today’s. Then imagine that rejecting all this change somehow preserves the world we already have. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. The baseline moves too. Power stations age. Energy prices change. Populations grow. Technology improves. Electricity demand changes. And the climate changes. Doing nothing doesn’t mean nothing changes. There will never be a final road Which takes us back to the motor car. At the beginning of the 20th century it helped solve a pollution problem. Cities dependent on horses had to deal with enormous quantities of manure and urine, dead animals, flies and the other consequences of maintaining huge populations of working horses. The motor car helped make much of that disappear. By the end of the century, the motor car had become a major part of another pollution problem. The exhaust pipe had replaced the horse, and burning fossil fuels for transport was contributing to urban pollution and a changing climate. Now the electric car is offered as part of the solution to that. It will create problems of its own. So will renewable energy. Some will be solved. Some will be reduced. Some solutions will create problems nobody has anticipated. Then we’ll have to solve those. That’s not evidence technological change has failed. That’s what technological change looks like. The great illusion is that somewhere along this road there is a comfortable point where everything can simply stay as it is. There isn’t. As much as it seems to disappoint a lot of people, nothing stays the same. And that could be the most dangerous shortcut of all: believing change is the risk while staying where we are is the safe option. Sometimes refusing to change is the greater risk. Because refusing to change doesn’t stop change happening. The horse was familiar. The motor car was frightening. Then the motor car became familiar. Now we’re trying to solve some of the problems it helped create. There will never be a final road. The blind alley is believing we can stop travelling.

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Vandals Target Tweed Lifesaving Beacon Again

By Jeff Gibbs A critical lifesaving beacon at Maggies Beach near Cabarita has been vandalised and damaged beyond repair for the second time, potentially leaving emergency responders without an important safety asset when the new patrol season begins. The Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) was installed at the unpatrolled Far North Coast beach to provide members of the public with a direct connection to Surf Life Saving NSW's State Operations Centre (SOC) when an emergency occurs. Its destruction comes exactly one month before flags are due to go up on 26 September, marking the beginning of the new lifesaving season. At this stage, there is no confirmed timeline for replacing the damaged

beacon, meaning volunteer lifesavers and rescue services personnel could begin the season with one less emergency response asset available. The location of the beacon makes its loss particularly concerning. Maggies Beach is an unpatrolled beach, meaning traditional lifesaving patrols do not operate there. The ERB provides an important connection between beachgoers and Surf Life Saving NSW when someone witnesses an emergency or requires assistance. Once activated, the beacon connects the person on the beach directly with the State Operations Centre, where operators can gather information about the incident, provide instructions or reassurance and coordinate an appropriate emergency response.

Surf Life Saving NSW Chair of Lifesaving Glen Dunkley said the deliberate destruction of such an important piece of safety equipment was both upsetting and difficult to understand. "It's upsetting and disappointing to see a critical lifesaving device treated with disdain like this," Mr Dunkley said. "Particularly in the offseason, these beacons play an even more important role on our coastline as a direct line between those who need help at the beach and first responders including Surf Life Saving rescue services. "The Maggies Beach ERB has been vandalised before, we just can't see why someone would want to do this." Disturbingly, this is not the first time the Maggies Beach beacon has been targeted. In June 2025, less than 24 hours after the ERB

was first installed, it was discovered tossed into nearby bushes after having been unbolted from the ground. The latest incident has been referred to police. A Direct Line To Emergency Assistance Emergency Response Beacons use mobile communications technology to connect a person at the beach directly with the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre. Once activated, the two-way communications system allows an SOC operator to quickly establish what has happened, gather critical information and provide instructions or reassurance while emergency assistance is coordinated. The system goes further than simply providing voice communication. A camera installed in the beacon can be

remotely monitored by the State Operations Centre, providing operators with additional situational awareness and helping them determine the nature and scale of an incident. Surf Life Saving NSW can then deploy appropriate rescue resources depending on the circumstances. Those resources can include jetskis, inflatable rescue boats, volunteer callout teams from surf lifesaving clubs, lifeguards, helicopters and drone services. The technology is particularly valuable at unpatrolled and remote beaches where lifesavers may not be stationed nearby and where members of the public may otherwise have difficulty quickly communicating the precise nature of an emergency. The damage at Maggies Beach consequently removes more than a

piece of equipment. Until the beacon is replaced and operational again, beachgoers at the unpatrolled location will be without the direct connection to the State Operations Centre that the ERB was specifically installed to provide. With the summer patrol season approaching and flags scheduled to return on 26 September, Surf Life Saving NSW now faces the task of restoring the lifesaving capability at Maggies Beach following the second serious act of vandalism against the beacon. For volunteer lifesavers and rescue personnel preparing for another busy season on the Far North Coast, the destruction has brought frustration and disappointment that equipment designed solely to help save lives has once again been deliberately targeted.

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Two Charged Following Alleged Reckless Wounding Incident In Ballina A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after allegedly being struck in the leg with a machete on River Street. By Jeff Gibbs

ProspER-Using our unique strengths to meet our challenges -by Janelle Saffin MP, Member for Lismore Recently I had the pleasure of launching ProspER Northern Rivers – the Regional Economic and Environment Plan 2040 at the Northern Rivers Regional Leaders Summit in Byron Bay, attended by 180 stakeholders. ProspER was a commitment I took to the last election because I wanted our region to have a clear long-term roadmap for growth, investment and opportunity. Over the last 18 months the plan has been led by Business NSW Northern Rivers, with Regional Director Jane Laverty bringing together businesses, industry groups, councils, government agencies, community organisations and young people to help shape the work. Southern Cross University has been a key partner, contributing research expertise and helping ensure the plan is grounded in evidence and local knowledge. ProspER recognises the incredible assets we already have, including our people, natural environment, agricultural sector, creative industries, education and health services. At the same time, it acknowledges the pressures facing our region, from housing shortages and workforce challenges to infrastructure needs and

disaster resilience. The plan contains 56 recommendations across 10 key domains, and identifies practical priorities for the future. The real work now is turning ideas into action through collaboration between government, business, industry and community leaders, and BusinessNSW Northern Rivers is committed to maintaining the momentum. Our region has enormous potential, and ProspER provides the framework to help us seize the opportunities ahead. Details on the website https://prosper. northernriversnsw.com.au/

A man and woman have been charged following an alleged reckless wounding in Ballina that left a 22-year-old man requiring hospital treatment. Emergency services responded to reports of an incident on River Street, Ballina, at about 7.55pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026. NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated a 22-year-old man for a laceration to his lower right leg. He was subsequently transported to Lismore Base Hospital in a serious

NSW Minister for Small Business Janelle Saffin launches ProspER with Oliver Costello Executive Director Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation and Jane Laverty Business NSW Northern Rivers Regional Director.

described as extensive inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Treelands Crescent, Ballina, at about 1pm on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. A 25-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were arrested during the operation and taken to Ballina Police Station. Both were subsequently charged with reckless wounding – in company. Police refused bail for both accused, and they were scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 1 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Police believe the 25-year-old man and

33-year-old woman are known to the 22-year-old alleged victim. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing. Legal Notice This report is based on information released by NSW Police. Charges and allegations reported in this article have not been proven in court. The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty according to law. Court proceedings may result in charges or allegations being amended, withdrawn or dismissed, or in a finding of not guilty.

Police Appeal After 18 Beehives Stolen From Clarence Valley Property Active bee colonies worth more than $8,000 disappeared from a Pillar Valley property, with rural crime investigators now appealing for information.

By Jeff Gibbs Community Road Safety Grants The latest round of the NSW Government Community Road Safety Grants is now open and eligible community groups can apply for grants in two categories; up to $5000 to increase road safety awareness or up to $30,000 for larger projects with greater community reach. As an example of an innovative project, last year the Port Stephens neighbourhood centre used the grant to provide vehicle maintenance and driving lessons for vulnerable women and young people. This was of particular benefit to women leaving domestic violence, supporting them with the skills, confidence and independence to move on with their lives. Applications close 28 September 2026.

but stable condition. Officers attached to the Richmond Police District were informed that the 22-year-old had allegedly been approached by two people travelling on an e-bike. Police allege that following a brief discussion, the passenger on the e-bike produced a machete and struck the man on his lower right leg. The two people then allegedly left the scene. Police commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following what police

Police are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into the theft of 18 beehives containing active bee colonies from a property in the Clarence Valley. The hives were stolen from a property on Wooli Road at Pillar Valley, with investigators told the theft occurred sometime between 12.30pm on Friday, 24 April 2026 and 9am on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. The 18 beehive boxes and their active colonies have an estimated combined value of more than $8,000. Officers attached to

the NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team have commenced an investigation into the theft and are seeking information that could help identify those responsible or locate the missing hives. Police have released a description of the boxes in the hope members of the public may recognise them. The stolen hives are described as polystyrene boxes in a variety of colours, including forest green, eucalyptus green, sky blue, pollen yellow and lavender. Images relating to the investigation have also been made available by police through the Rural

Crime Prevention Team's Facebook page. The theft occurred several months before the latest public appeal, with police continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the hives. Beehives and active colonies represent valuable agricultural assets, and the reported value in this case exceeds $8,000. Police have not released information identifying any suspects, and no arrests or charges were reported in the information issued on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Anyone who saw suspicious activity around

Wooli Road at Pillar Valley during the period identified by police, or who has information that could assist investigators, is being urged to come forward. Information can be provided to Rural Crime Investigators at Coffs Harbour Police Station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information supplied to Crime Stoppers is treated confidentially. Police have also reminded members of the public not to report information relating to the investigation through NSW Police social media pages.

Man Charged After Alleged Predatory Driving Incident In Coffs Harbour By Jeff Gibbs A 78-year-old man has been charged with predatory driving following an alleged incident involving a group of boys riding e-bikes in Coffs Harbour last weekend. Emergency services were called to Feran Crescent, Coffs Harbour, shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday, 22 August 2026, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to the Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the scene and were told a group of boys had earlier knocked on the door of a home before leaving the property on

e-bikes. Police allege the occupant of the home subsequently entered a vehicle and followed the e-bike riders. According to police, the man allegedly mounted a gutter and continued following the boys along a nature strip before the vehicle struck the rear of an e-bike. The impact allegedly threw two boys, aged 11 and 12, from the bike. Both boys were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident. Police subsequently confirmed that both had been released from hospital.

A short time later, officers attended a home on Reid Drive, Coffs Harbour, where they arrested a 78-year-old man. He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station and charged with predatory driving and knowingly drive vehicle in manner menaces other. The man was initially refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 1 on Sunday, 23 August 2026. He was subsequently granted conditional bail and is due to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

The allegations against the man have not been proven in court. Legal Notice This report is based on information provided by NSW Police. Charges are allegations only and do not establish guilt. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Court proceedings may result in allegations being amended, withdrawn or dismissed, or in a finding of not guilty. The Northern Rivers Times will update significant details where appropriate as further verified information becomes available.

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LETTERS & OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor “Leemo has views on just about anything”

!""#$%&'' ()"*+'!,-"%' ./01203 ‘Leemo Cat’ back. I had a TRULY reasonable (crucial) question to ask ’Mum Jane’ so I used my snake-like smooth slither into our kitchen followed by a snakie ‘Slingshot’ tactic: please note: whilst snakes don’t leap as such they can use the ‘slingshot’ movement to propel themselves toward their target which for me was our kitchen bench (I landed gracefully) where Mum was squeezing lemons, her face looking like Lemons do… kinda sour. Hmmm! (I spoke most endearingly & cheerfully) ‘Hello my lovely Mum what ARE you doing pray tell..do share with me ‘cos I wish to ask you something when you’ve finished with sour stuff. I was ignored but she spoke, ‘whaddya want Leems, get on with it’ cos I’m very busy.’ ‘Crikey! ‘Well Mum, I WISH TO KNOW, because of your old age & wisdom (I secretly reckoned she missed out on some of that wisdom stuff along her life path) DO WE GET ANOTHER LIFE after the life we’re living now Mum.? I’m only asking cos I’d truly like to know who or what YOU would like to come back as in your next life?’ Without missing one single lemon squeeze she spoke whilst not even looking at me. ‘Firstly, this is a very ill timed interruption Leems: I am in the process of trying to make yummy Lemon Butter from the beautiful big lemons my friend Suze gave me. That aside, my wish for my

NEXT life is to come bac as a beautiful fluffy black cat called ‘Leemo’ who, after being rescued from the salubrious surrounds of the Grafton Tip gets to live with a kindly but (according to you Leems) irascible old woman called ‘Mum Jane’ who has loved and spoiled this cat Leemo irresponsibly since she adopted him.’ Eeeek! The Lemon Squeezing continued with nary a beat, followed by egg whisking. Hmmm! ‘Come on Mum, you must have more endearing wishes & visions for your next life?’ The ‘whisk whisk’ continued before she spoke again. ‘Leems, stop being bothersome please. You’re a CAT and as we all know Cats have 9 lives and I do believe you’ve used 7 & ¾ of yours so just go away until ve finished what I’m doing. Crikey! Some time later she told me tea & gingernuts were in order ‘cos she was having a break from Lemon Butter. She sat and asked: ‘what thinking has required you to ask about our Next Lives stuff Leems? Well? Out with it’. ‘Well Mum, I had been kinda pondering about both of our next lives and wondered if we could organise to live it together? Even though we’ve had disagreements over the years & I know I can be misbehaved, you always hug me and tell me a story at bed-time. I’d very much like our ‘Mum & Son’ routine to continue in my next life with yours – whaddya reckon? Gosh, she looked a bit emotional. ‘Well Leems, what a beautiful sentiment, but I reckon you should speak to the person in charge of these ‘Next Life’ situations.’ ‘Do you have a number Mum so I could phone or send them a text asking them to organise stuff. ‘NUP, sorry Leems I don’t so let’s just get on with living to-day for to-day’. I got a HUGE hug & gave her purrs back. Nitey with nice thoughts, Leemo.(PS – ‘Mum, can the buddies can come with us to our Next Life too?’)

Have your say in The Northern Rivers Times! We welcome your feedback, opinions, praise, concerns, and reflections on local issues, events, and stories. Send your letters to: Jeff Gibbs letters@heartlandmedia. com.au Deadline: Fridays at noon Please include your name, address, and phone number for verification purposes (not for publication). The Northern Rivers Times is committed to providing a platform for diverse community voices. The views expressed in letters are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, editors, or staff. Letters may be edited for length or clarity. Offensive or defamatory content will not be published. PREPARE BEFORE THE STORM After everything the Northern Rivers has experienced, the SES warning deserves to be taken seriously. El Niño may mean a generally drier spring, but that clearly does not rule out destructive storms, hail or flash flooding. leaning gutters, securing outdoor furniture and checking emergency kits are simple jobs that could save enormous trouble later. The time to prepare is while the sun is shining, not when the warning arrives. B. Ainsworth – Goonellabah DON'T LET EL NIÑO FOOL US It would be dangerous for residents to assume a dry seasonal forecast means there is little ris of flooding. our article clearly explained how individual thunderstorms and coastal troughs can still produce intense rainfall despite El Niño conditions. More than 750 storm incidents across the North Eastern Zone last season demonstrate just how quickly emergency services can become stretched. Being prepared is something every household can take responsibility for. O. Hartley – Clunes GOOD INVESTMENT IN OUR SES The $17.5 million investment in new SES vehicles, boats, trailers and communications equipment is reassuring. Volunteers cannot be expected to respond effectively to major emergencies without modern, reliable equipment. Recent disasters have demonstrated just how important communications become when power and conventional services fail. Strengthening the SES before the next emergency is money well spent. D. Templeton – Murwillumbah A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE The account of Jenny Dew's dog attack was extremely distressing to read. Whatever questions may exist about where dogs should

be leashed, nobody deserves to be left physically injured and psychologically traumatised after an attack. What concerned me particularly was her description of being passed between police and council while trying to determine who was responsible for dealing with the incident. Victims should not have to navigate bureaucratic confusion after suffering something so frightening. Authorities need clear procedures so people know exactly who will investigate and what happens next. I. Bannister – Lismore RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP MATTERS The terrible injuries suffered by Jenny Dew and her two small dogs highlight why owners must maintain effective control of their animals in public places. A large dog travelling a considerable distance towards other dogs can create an intimidating and potentially dangerous situation. Owners need to understand their animal's behaviour and ensure it cannot place other people or pets at risk. One uncontrolled encounter can leave consequences lasting far beyond the physical wounds. A. Gillespie – East Lismore CLEARER RULES ARE NEEDED One aspect of the dog attack story deserves further attention: the apparent confusion between council and police about responsibility. The public should not need specialist knowledge to determine which authority handles a serious dog attack. There should be one clear reporting process, prompt investigation and proper communication with victims. If the current system allows people to be bounced between agencies, then the system needs fixing. P. Pemberton – Richmond Hill GIVE THE POOL A CHANCE Clarence Valley Council made the right decision by putting the former South Grafton Pool complex on the market intact. Demolishing everything before discovering whether someone was prepared to revive the facility would have been incredibly short-sighted. Selling it as it stands preserves options without forcing ratepayers to fund demolition and re oning first. f a buyer can breathe new life into the site and provide a useful community facility, South Grafton could end up with the best possible outcome. W. Dunstan – South Grafton COMMON SENSE PREVAILED Seven councillors supporting the sale of the South Grafton Pool site in its existing condition suggests common sense won the day. Spending substantial money demolishing buildings and then another $100,000 to $150,000 pursuing rezoning, with no certainty about the final return, always carried risk. Put it to the market and see what genuine buyers are prepared to offer. Ratepayers deserve that test before council starts spending more of their money. Y. Corbett – Clarenza DON'T LOSE COMMUNITY LAND I understand council's desire to remove the old pool from its books, but I hope the eventual sale does not simply become another development opportunity. Land zoned for public recreation is increasingly valuable as communities grow. Once these spaces disappear, they are almost impossible to recover. Any proposal that can preserve a genuine recreational or community use deserves serious consideration.

Q. Hadley – Grafton KEEP THOSE HISTORIC GATES SAFE It was pleasing to read that the historic gates at the former South Grafton Pool will be removed and safely stored before any sale is completed. Small pieces of local heritage can carry enormous memories for generations of residents. Whatever ultimately happens to the pool site, those gates belong to the story of South Grafton and should be preserved somewhere they can eventually be appreciated by the public. C. Naylor – Waterview Heights GET THE LEGAL POSITION RIGHT Ordering independent legal advice on the Townsend Collective was the responsible course of action. It does not mean the project is bad or that anyone has done anything wrong. It simply means councillors want certainty before more public money is spent or arrangements progress further. Given the questions surrounding partnerships, leases and the evolving master plan, obtaining a clear legal opinion now could prevent much bigger problems later. V. Sloane – Maclean TOO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS The Townsend Collective may have worthy objectives, but the article raises enough questions to justify slowing things down. How did an additional organisation become involved after the original master plan was approved? Why was an updated concept promoted without separate council endorsement? And how can councillors properly assess a project when an earlier cost estimate apparently omitted almost $2.9 million in civil works? These are not minor details. Ratepayers are entitled to transparency before the project advances. A. Chalmers – Townsend DON'T STRANGLE A GOOD PROJECT There is a danger that endless procedural debate will bury what was intended to be a positive community project. The Townsend Collective aims to provide facilities for organisations serving local people, and council staff maintain that the existing arrangements are preliminary and non-binding. By all means obtain the legal advice and protect environmentally sensitive areas, but once those questions are answered councillors should move forward rather than allowing the project to disappear into years of reports and argument. D. Forsyth – Gulmarrad ENVIRONMENT MUST COME FIRST Cr Greg Clancy's concerns about an endangered ecological community at the Townsend site should not be brushed aside. Community facilities are important, but destroying environmentally significant vegetation to build them would be difficult to ustify, particularly if alternative locations are available. Detailed planning should establish exactly what exists on the site before buildings are positioned. Good community development and environmental protection should complement each other, not compete. L. Quade – Yamba SIX HOURS IS TOO LONG A council meeting lasting six hours, including more than an hour on one project, hardly suggests an efficient decision ma ing process. Complex matters deserve

proper debate, but councillors also need clear reports and sufficiently complete information before reaching the chamber. The Townsend Collective discussion exposed uncertainty about costs, environmental impacts and project arrangements. Perhaps some of those questions should have been resolved much earlier. G. Merriman – Iluka REGIONAL PATIENTS NEED DOCTORS Anything that encourages more GPs to establish careers in rural communities deserves support. Too many regional residents know the frustration of waiting weeks for an appointment or travelling considerable distances for basic medical care. The RACGP Rural Showcase gives doctors in training a chance to hear directly from those already working outside metropolitan areas and discover the professional opportunities available. The challenge will be turning that initial interest into doctors who stay for the long term. N. Ellwood – Casino SHOW THEM WHAT THE BUSH OFFERS Regional medicine should not always be presented as a hardship posting. Rural GPs can develop broad clinical skills, build longterm relationships with patients and become genuinely valued members of their communities. The Rural Showcase is a smart way to introduce registrars to opportunities they may never have considered. Attracting doctors is difficult, but showing them the rewards of regional practice is a good place to start. R. Beecroft – Kyogle RECRUITMENT IS ONLY HALF THE JOB The RACGP initiative is encouraging, but attracting young doctors to regional areas is only the first step. ommunities also need to retain them. That means suitable housing, professional support, manageable workloads and opportunities for partners and families. A doctor who enjoys both the work and the community is far more likely to stay. Rural workforce strategies need to consider the whole person, not simply fill vacancies. S. Fairburn – Ballina BUILDING HEALTHCARE FOR THE FUTURE The push to strengthen Rural Generalist training could make a significant difference to smaller communities where doctors often need a much broader range of skills than their metropolitan counterparts. Connecting registrars directly with rural practices gives them a realistic understanding of both the challenges and rewards. If even a proportion decide to build their careers in regional NSW, initiatives like the Rural Showcase will have delivered something extremely valuable. F. Wetherby – Bonalbo A THOUGHT-PROVOKING READ Tim Howard’s “Yellow Blob Effect” was one of the most thought-provoking comment pieces I have read on renewable energy. Rather than pretending there are no legitimate concerns, it asks readers to separate genuine impacts from exaggerated impressions. The explanation of how oversized map symbols can distort our perception of the amount of land occupied was particularly effective. We need more discussion that encourages people to examine evidence rather than simply retreating to whichever side of the debate they already support.

thenorthernriverstimes.com.au E. Winslow – Tenterfield FARMERS STILL CARRY THE BURDEN The Yellow Blob Effect makes some fair points about scale, but I think it risks underplaying what renewable infrastructure can mean to individual landholders. A transmission line might occupy a tiny fraction of Australia on a map, yet its impact on one farm can be substantial. Farmers should not be dismissed as opponents of progress simply because they question projects crossing their properties. If infrastructure genuinely benefits millions, then those asked to carry a disproportionate burden deserve meaningful consultation, sensible project design and generous compensation. K. Norcliffe – Casino North DRAW THE DEBATE TO SCALE What impressed me about the article was its willingness to acknowledge problems with renewable projects while challenging some of the more dramatic claims surrounding them. Solar farms and wind turbines obviously have impacts, just as roads, dams, transmission lines and other infrastructure do. The sensible question is not whether there is any impact, but whether that impact is justified, minimised and properly managed. “Visibility isn’t necessarily scale” is a point worth remembering in an age when a handful of social media posts can create the impression that an opinion is universally held. P. Eastcott – Lismore QUESTION EVERYTHING – BOTH WAYS The strongest message in “The Yellow Blob Effect” had little to do with solar panels or wind turbines. Asking “what would change my mind?” is something people on both sides of contentious debates should try more often. Renewable energy supporters can be too quick to dismiss concerns about farmland, biodiversity and property rights, while opponents can repeat claims without checking whether the evidence supports them. Good policy will not come from slogans, frightening maps or blind enthusiasm. It will come from measuring impacts honestly, comparing alternatives and treating affected communities fairly. J. Strickland – Ballina PROOF IT'S NEVER TOO LATE Sandra Wunsch's story is a wonderful example of why vocational education matters. Leaving school at 14 did not

prevent her from building one successful career as a chef and then having the courage to retrain for another helping children and families. Her journey shows that education does not have to follow one conventional path, and changing direction later in life can open doors to work that is genuinely fulfilling. Even more impressive is Sandra's decision to share her knowledge through a free resource for parents. What an inspiring Northern Rivers success story. M. Abernethy – Wollongbar A REMARKABLE 38 YEARS Sandra Osborne’s 38 years at Whiddon Grafton is an extraordinary example of commitment to both aged care and community. What stood out in the article was how much emphasis she places on the little things — a coffee together, a special event, Paint and Sip or simply making sure residents feel heard. A workplace does not become a second family by accident. It happens because people like Sandra invest years of care, humour and genuine connection into it. H. Larkin – Junction Hill AGED CARE WITH HEART Your story on Sandra Osborne was a lovely reminder that quality aged care is about far more than accommodation and meals. Residents need friendship, laughter, choice and the feeling that their opinions matter. The Foodies meetings, activities and even the wonderful “Queen of Hearts” story show a home with real personality. After nearly four decades, Sandra’s enthusiasm for residents and their families clearly remains strong. She deserves congratulations for an exceptional contribution to Whiddon Grafton. C. Ellwood – South Grafton POOR LEEMO NEEDS HIS BEAUTY SLEEP Leemo’s extraordinary meeting of the Buddies Inc. was hilarious. His formal complaint about Mum Jane interrupting his 20 hours of daily sleep by pulling his tail and ears sounded terribly serious — until Mum gave her side of the story. Demanding four lots of treats a day while contributing nothing to the household certainly weakened his case! Their eventual agreement that forgiveness is divine was surprisingly touching, although Leemo wisely kept quiet about Mum’s mysterious facial fur. Another wonderfully funny instalment. B. Renshaw – Coolangatta MUM JANE WINS THIS ROUND

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LETTERS & OPINIONS I think the MTFF can safely close its investigation into poor Leemo’s supposedly terrible living conditions. A cat receiving clean bowls, regular menu changes, endless treats and enough free time to sleep 20 hours a day hardly sounds oppressed to me. Mum Jane’s defence at the Buddies meeting was priceless, and Leemo jumping into her lap afterwards showed where his loyalties really lie. Their affectionate squabbling continues to make this column one of the most entertaining pages in the paper. T. Cavanagh – Grafton MEN NEED TO HAVE THIS CONVERSATION Your article explaining the updated prostate cancer testing guidelines was excellent. Many men know about PSA testing but probably do not understand when testing should begin or why family history can make such a difference. Explaining the new recommendations in straightforward language makes important health information far less intimidating. If this article prompts even a few readers to discuss their individual risk with their GP, it will have served a very worthwhile purpose. P. Redford – Grafton EARLIER KNOWLEDGE CAN MATTER The increased focus on men at higher risk of prostate cancer is welcome. Someone with a significant family history should not have to assume the same testing timetable applies to everyone. The message that discussions may begin around 40 for higher-risk men is particularly important. D. Armitage – Ballina CLEAR AND USEFUL HEALTH REPORTING I appreciated the balanced explanation of PSA testing. An elevated result does not automatically mean cancer, and making that clear may reduce some of the anxiety surrounding testing. The explanation of MRI before biopsy and the move towards more individual risk assessment also showed just how much prostate cancer detection has advanced. This was informative health journalism presented in a way ordinary readers could understand without oversimplifying the subject. G. Bellamy – Alstonville DON'T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS The most important message in your prostate cancer feature was that early disease may produce

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no obvious symptoms. Men can be notoriously reluctant to visit a doctor when they feel perfectly well, which is why conversations about risk and appropriate testing matter. Knowing your family history and discussing PSA testing with a GP seems a small investment of time for something potentially so important. W. Kenyon – Coffs Harbour A RECIPE THAT DELIVERS I made the Creamy French Onion Chicken Rissoles and they were absolutely delicious. The rissoles were tender, but that creamy onion sauce was the real star — rich, savoury and perfect spooned over mashed potato. It tasted like proper comfort food without requiring hours in the kitchen. My family has already requested it again. R. Huxley – Kyogle HUMBLE RISSOLES GET AN UPGRADE Whoever came up with the Creamy French Onion Chicken Rissoles deserves applause. French onion soup mix in the rissoles gives them plenty of flavour, while the onion, garlic, cream and Worcestershire sauce turn a familiar family meal into something quite special. I served ours with mash and green vegetables exactly as suggested and there wasn't a scrap left. Easy ingredients, straightforward instructions and a result everyone enjoyed — this is precisely why I keep the NRT cooking pages. S. Dunbar – Maclean THREE INGREDIENTS AND GONE IN MINUTES I was sceptical that a slice made from pancake mix, white chocolate and raspberries could be that good. I was wrong. The Shaker Slice was ridiculously easy and disappeared almost as quickly as I made it. Sweet white chocolate and tart raspberries are a terrific combination. F. Hargreaves – Lennox Head THIS ONE IS DANGEROUSLY EASY The Magic 3-Ingredient Shaker Slice may be the easiest sweet recipe you have printed, and possibly one of the tastiest. Five minutes of preparation, three supermarket ingredients and virtually no washing up sounded almost too good to be true. The result was soft, fruity and packed with little bursts of raspberry against the sweetness of the white chocolate. I particularly enjoyed the humorous instructions on the page — cooking should be fun, and this recipe certainly was. J. Cresswell – Murwillumbah

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Dealing with the process of sickness and loss Title: A Monster Calls Author: Patrick Ness Price: $18.75 Genre: Young Adult It is hard enough for an adult to deal with the sickness of loved ones, but for a 13 year old like Conor, his worries manifest themselves into repetitive dreams. Conor’s mum is sick and he has been dreaming at night of some kind of monster ever since she has been having treatment that doesn’t seem to be working. Suddenly, on one particular night, something changes. There is a visitor at his window, speaking to him, telling him stories and he wants to know the truth from Conor, but even Conor isn’t too sure.

This book was deeply personal for me and my son, as he had to read it for school but it was at the time my mum was dying. We were both very affected as Patrick Ness has a very beautiful style that cuts straight to the heart. As the truth is revealed to Conor, it became our own journey of dealing with sickness and loss. Ness’ creation for the book came from the final idea of the late, awardwinning writer Siobhan Dowd. He himself is the author of the Chaos Walking trilogy and has won every major prize in children’s fiction. He lives and works in London. You can get your copy of A Monster Calls from booktopia.com.au

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September 3, 2026

GARDENING

Gardening

Tips & Ideas Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring The Northern Rivers Guide to Green, Healthy, Weed-Free and Lush Grass By Jeff Gibbs Winter can leave even a good Northern Rivers lawn looking tired, thin and decidedly unimpressive. As we head towards spring, however, warmer soil and longer days will soon encourage buffalo, couch, kikuyu and other warmseason grasses back into active growth. The secret to a spectacular summer lawn isn't throwing fertiliser over it and hoping for the best. A genuinely green, thick and healthy lawn starts underneath your feet. Start With the Soil Before feeding your lawn, inspect what's happening beneath it. Northern Rivers soils vary considerably. Some properties have heavy clay that becomes saturated after prolonged rain, while others have lighter, fasterdraining soils. Compaction can also develop wherever children, pets, vehicles or regular foot traffic repeatedly cross the lawn. Push a garden fork into several areas. If getting it into the ground requires considerable effort, aeration may be worthwhile. A garden fork can handle smaller lawns. For larger areas, a mechanical or core aerator makes the job considerably easier. Aeration creates openings for water, oxygen and nutrients to penetrate the root zone. If the lawn has developed a thick, spongy layer of dead material between the green leaves and soil, excessive thatch may also need attention. Light dethatching or scarifying during active growth can help water and nutrients reach the soil, but avoid aggressively renovating warm-season turf while it

is still dormant. For lawns that constantly struggle despite regular feeding, consider having the soil professionally tested. Soil pH and nutrient deficiencies can influence how effectively grass uses fertiliser. Don't Forget Organic Matter Healthy soil supports healthy grass. A light top-dressing during active spring growth can help improve an uneven lawn and gradually improve the upper soil profile. The appropriate material depends on your existing soil and turf. Organic matter can be particularly useful for sandy soils because it improves moisture and nutrient retention. Heavy clay requires a different approach, with drainage and compaction needing consideration before simply adding more material. Avoid burying the grass beneath a thick layer of topdressing. You should still be able to see plenty of leaf after application. Win the Weed Battle First Winter often provides weeds with an opportunity to move into thin or dormant warm-season lawns. Bindii, clover and other broadleaf weeds can quickly occupy bare areas. The best long-term defence is dense, vigorously growing turf because it leaves less room for weeds to establish. Identify the weed before choosing a herbicide. Selective lawn herbicides kill particular weeds while leaving compatible turf relatively unharmed, but products aren't necessarily suitable for every grass variety. Buffalo owners need to be particularly careful. Always

check that the chosen product is specifically labelled as suitable for your turf variety and the weeds being treated. Apply herbicides strictly according to label directions, including application rates, weather requirements and safety precautions. Keep children and pets away as directed on the label. For isolated weeds, hand removal may be all that's required. Now Feed the Lawn Once weeds are under control and your warmseason lawn has begun actively growing, it's time to provide nutrition. Nitrogen encourages green leafy growth, phosphorus supports plant processes including root development, while potassium contributes to overall plant function and resilience. A quality slow-release granular lawn fertiliser is an excellent choice for sustained feeding. Liquid lawn fertilisers can provide a faster response and are useful when the lawn needs a quick lift, but generally require more frequent applications. Products worth investigating include Scotts Lawn Builder, Munns Professional lawn fertilisers, Yates lawn fertilisers and Seasol lawn products. Organic-based lawn fertilisers and soil improvers are another option for gardeners wanting to combine plant nutrition with soil improvement. The best product isn't necessarily the one promising the fastest greenup. Choose something appropriate for your particular grass, soil and time of year. Most importantly,

follow the manufacturer's application rate. Doubling the fertiliser doesn't produce twice the lawn — excessive fertiliser can damage turf. Water Deeply, Not Constantly One of the easiest ways to create shallow-rooted grass is frequent, very light watering. Once established, lawns generally benefit from less frequent but deeper watering when conditions require it, encouraging roots to explore further into the soil. Actual watering requirements vary enormously according to rainfall, soil, grass type, temperature and exposure. Early morning is generally an excellent time to irrigate because evaporation is lower than during the heat of the day. And remember where we live. Following significant Northern Rivers rainfall, turning the sprinkler on simply because it's "watering day" makes little sense. Raise the Mower Don't scalp your lawn in pursuit of that golf-course

appearance. Regular mowing encourages density, but repeatedly cutting turf excessively short can stress the grass and expose soil to sunlight, creating opportunities for weeds. A useful general principle is to avoid removing more than about one-third of the leaf blade in a single mow. If the lawn has become long, gradually lower it over several mowing sessions. Keep mower blades sharp. A sharp blade cuts cleanly; a blunt one tears the grass and can leave the lawn looking ragged. Where to Find Lawn Supplies Northern Rivers gardeners have plenty of local options for soil conditioners, fertilisers and lawn-care advice. AURA Gardens Nursery in Murwillumbah is one local nursery worth visiting, particularly for gardeners wanting advice suited to Tweed and Northern Rivers growing conditions. Other options include Lismore Garden Centre in South Lismore,

Riverview Garden & Landscape Supplies in Casino, Summerland Garden Centre in West Ballina and Natures Decor Alstonville Garden Centre at Alstonville. Larger hardware and garden retailers also stock extensive ranges of lawn fertilisers, herbicides, wetting agents and application equipment. Product availability changes, so check with individual retailers before making a special trip. Start Now for a Summer Lawn The lushest lawns aren't created by one miracle product. Aerate compacted soil, improve the growing environment, remove weeds, feed appropriately, water intelligently and mow regularly. Once spring warmth arrives, healthy turf should begin doing much of the hard work itself. Put the preparation in now and, by summer, that tired winter lawn could once again become one of the greenest and most inviting parts of your Northern Rivers backyard.

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September 3, 2026

COMMENT

The Sense We Share

Common sense has not disappeared; it has evolved as each generation learns to navigate a different world. By Jeff Gibbs Every generation eventually wonders what happened to common sense. Older people may look at younger adults absorbed in smartphones and question whether practical judgement has been replaced by technology. Younger people may watch their elders struggle with online forms, digital security or changing social expectations and reach precisely the opposite conclusion. However, common sense has never been owned by one age group. Nor is it a fixed collection of rules handed unchanged from grandparents to grandchildren. It is a mixture of experience, observation, practical reasoning, cultural knowledge and an ability to understand the likely consequences of an action. What appears obvious to one person may be completely unfamiliar to another. A farmer who can read approaching weather from the clouds possesses practical knowledge that may seem remarkable to an office worker. A teenager who immediately recognises a fraudulent social media account may demonstrate judgement that an older person has never needed to develop. Both are exercising common sense, but in different environments. Lessons learned through experience For earlier generations, much of life demanded direct practical participation. People commonly repaired household items, changed tyres, grew food, read printed maps and learned skills by watching parents, neighbours or experienced workers. Without an internet search available, knowledge was often

carried within families and communities. If something broke, people first considered whether it could be repaired. If bad weather approached, they relied on local experience, forecasts and visible conditions. Advice came from people whose judgement had been tested over many years. This did not make previous generations automatically wiser. It meant they developed skills suited to the circumstances in which they lived. Experience can strengthen judgement because it provides a store of remembered outcomes. Someone who has witnessed a river rise rapidly, endured a bushfire season or repaired storm damage may recognise danger earlier than a person encountering it for the first time. Research summarised by the US National Academies notes that wisdom and expertise can increase with age. However, ageing can also affect processing speed, memory and the ability to learn unfamiliar procedures. Older age therefore brings valuable experience, but it does not guarantee faultless decisions. Common sense is not simply the reward for accumulating birthdays.

A new kind of practical intelligence Younger generations have developed their judgement within a faster and more connected world. They routinely compare information, navigate digital platforms, communicate across large networks and adapt to technology that changes within months rather than decades. Digital knowledge can be a genuine form of practical intelligence. Younger adults often recognise the language of online scams, understand privacy settings and learn new systems rapidly. Pew Research has found that younger adults generally perform better on measures of digital knowledge, although education and experience also influence the results. Yet speed carries risks. An answer found instantly is not necessarily an answer understood properly. Search engines, social media and artificial intelligence can provide useful information, but they can also deliver errors, manipulation and confident misinformation. Earlier generations often faced a shortage of information. Today’s generations frequently face an excess of it. Consequently, modern common sense requires more than knowing where to find an answer.

It requires checking who supplied it, identifying whether evidence supports it and resisting the temptation to share it immediately. The ability to pause has become as important as the ability to search. The danger of generational stereotypes It is tempting to portray older people as practical but technologically helpless, while presenting younger people as digitally capable but lacking basic life skills. Neither stereotype withstands careful examination. Technology use among older adults has increased substantially. Pew Research found that internet, smartphone and social media adoption among people aged 65 and over rose strongly during the previous decade. Meanwhile, millions of younger people cook, garden, volunteer, care for relatives, run businesses and work in skilled trades. Psychologists also caution against treating generational labels as complete explanations of behaviour. Age, education, income, culture, occupation and personal experience can be more revealing than whether someone is described as a Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial or member of Generation Z. People within the

same generation are not identical. A 70-year-old engineer and a 70-yearold artist may approach a problem differently. So might two 20-yearolds raised in different communities. Generational comparisons can be useful, but they should open conversations rather than settle arguments. When common sense becomes unreliable Common sense can also be wrong. Many beliefs once regarded as obvious were based on prejudice, incomplete knowledge or misunderstanding. Medical treatment, workplace safety, road design and disaster preparation have all improved because evidence challenged accepted practice. A person may sincerely believe that something is sensible because it matches past experience. However, circumstances change. What worked in one situation may be unsafe in another. For that reason, common sense should complement expertise, not compete with it. It may tell us not to enter floodwater, touch fallen powerlines or trust an unsolicited caller requesting bank details. More complicated decisions about medicine, engineering, law or public safety require qualified knowledge and reliable evidence. The sensible response is sometimes to admit, “I do not know.” That sentence is not evidence of weakness. It is the starting point for responsible judgement. Rebuilding shared understanding The strongest communities combine generational strengths. Older residents carry memories of previous disasters, industries, social changes and local conditions.

Younger residents contribute current technical knowledge, new communication methods and a willingness to challenge outdated assumptions. These abilities become more valuable when shared. A grandparent can teach a teenager how to use tools, budget carefully or recognise changes in the weather. The teenager can help the grandparent identify a suspicious text message, use an emergency information app or protect an online account. Neither participant needs to be treated as the universally wise teacher or the uninformed student. Common sense grows through this exchange because it depends on context. It is strengthened when people listen, test assumptions and consider consequences beyond their immediate convenience. Perhaps society has not lost common sense at all. Perhaps the common part has become harder to maintain. Families are more dispersed, technology changes rapidly and people increasingly receive information through personalised online feeds. Shared experiences cannot be assumed as readily as they once were. The answer is not nostalgia or contempt for younger generations. Nor is it the dismissal of older knowledge as irrelevant. It is the patient reconstruction of common ground. True common sense is not knowing everything. It is recognising risk, questioning appearances, learning from experience, respecting evidence and understanding when another person knows more than we do. Every generation possesses part of that wisdom. The sensible thing is to share it.

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MUTINY - Statham Goes to War at Sea Framed for murder. Trapped at sea. Bad mistake—especially when the man you're hunting is Jason Statham. By Jeff Gibbs There are certain things audiences expect from a Jason Statham movie: bad guys make terrible decisions, Statham looks unimpressed, and shortly afterwards somebody discovers why annoying him was a spectacularly poor career choice. Mutiny (2026) understands that formula perfectly. Directed by Jean-François Richet, the filmmaker behind Plane, this fastmoving action thriller puts Statham aboard a cargo ship and surrounds him with mercenaries, murder and an international conspiracy. Statham plays Cole Reed, a former Royal Marine commando working private security for billionaire industrialist Tibu Campallo, played by Ramon Tikaram. When Campallo is murdered in front of him, Reed suddenly finds himself

framed for the killing. Rather than surrender, Reed starts searching for whoever is responsible. His investigation eventually takes him aboard a cargo ship as a stowaway, where he discovers his employer's murder is connected to something considerably larger. Unfortunately for the people behind the conspiracy, they've trapped themselves aboard a ship with Jason Statham. And that's when Mutiny really gets moving. Statham doesn't attempt to reinvent his screen persona. As Reed, he's controlled, intimidating and brutally efficient. Dialogue is kept relatively lean while fists, firearms and improvised weapons do much of the communicating. Annabelle Wallis plays Angie Ellis, a third officer aboard the vessel who

becomes caught up in Reed's dangerous mission. She provides a strong counterbalance to Statham's relentless intensity. The supporting cast includes Roland Møller as Captain Marko Madsen, Adrian Lester as Captain Adam Spencer, Jason Wong as Taran, Arnas Fedaravicius as Mateo Pineda and Ramon Tikaram as Tibu Campallo. Richet makes good use of the cargo ship setting. Tight corridors, shipping containers, machinery and industrial spaces give the confrontations a hard, claustrophobic quality. Australia's MA15+ classification for strong violence gives audiences a reasonable indication of what to expect. The international conspiracy becomes unnecessarily complicated at times, but nobody is buying a ticket to Mutiny

expecting a diplomatic seminar. At approximately 95 minutes, the movie moves quickly and doesn't overstay its welcome. Statham also serves as a producer, while Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis wrote the screenplay. For Australian audiences wanting uncomplicated action entertainment, Mutiny delivers precisely what it promises: fights, explosions, bad guys and Statham doing what Statham does best. RATING: ½— 3.5/5 Verdict: Fast, violent and proudly old-school, Mutiny is an entertaining action thriller that puts Jason Statham exactly where fans want him—surrounded by villains who haven't realised they've made a very serious mistake.

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If you’re someone who finds international dramas where everyone speaks English unrealistic, be careful what you wish for. This cinematic Cold War thriller switches organically between English, Romanian, German, Arabic and Russian, depending on who’s speaking. The six-part story follows a rather perilous week in the life of fictional figure Victor Godeanu (Alec Secareanu, above right), the right-hand man to actual Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu (Claudiu Bleont) in 1978. Rightly fearful he’s about to be exposed as a Soviet spy, Victor takes a diplomatic trip to Germany as his chance to defect to the United States.

After last year’s Block saw bold colour-drenched rooms feature prominently, the class of 2026 has been much more sparing when it comes to highimpact hues. Beige, cream and natural tones have ruled supreme, but judge Shaynna Blaze declared during last night’s judging that the design “needs a defibrillator” and halfway through the competition, the teams are finally starting to see the light. This week’s guest suites introduce a green marble benchtop and pink tiling (don’t worry, they’re in separate houses) to the rather pallid palette we’ve seen so far. There’s also plenty of colourful commentary as 2018 contestant Spence Thomson steps in to help Tayla while dad Rick (both above) is recovering in hospital.

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Knee deep in Scottish stereotypes – from tartan and haggis to bagpipes and deep-fried Mars bars – Shaun Micallef guides comedian Luke McGregor (below right) on a tour of his ancestral homeland. The Hobart-born Rosehaven star admits he doesn’t know much about where his family comes from – and is surprised to learn his great-grandfather’s first name, let alone what he did for a living or why he left for Australia in 1930. After getting “kilted up” in Edinburgh, the travelling companions embark on an immersive journey through McGregor’s family tree.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Premiere, Mav) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+s, R) 1.20 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 2.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.20 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures. (MA15+a, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First elimination final. Geelong v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.50 The Voice. (PGal, R) Team Tones And I members take to the stage. 1.30 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Gabe uncovers a clue to his wife’s past. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy PostMatch. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky V. (1990, Mv, R) Rocky teaches a young street kid how to fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Empty-nesters Craig and Belinda are at loggerheads over their fourbedroom suburban Ashmore home. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) Charlie invites a crazed woman to the house. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (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 FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Night Bloomers. 1.40 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 2.45 Forged In Fire. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Alone Australia. 10.30 Toppled. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To

The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 5 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 6.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm ER. 2.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 3.10 QI. 3.40 Would I Lie To You? 4.10 MythBusters. 5.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 5.45 Old House, New Home. 6.35 House Of Games. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Planet America. 9.05 MOVIE: Collateral. (2004, MA15+) 11.00 ER. 11.45 Not Going Out. 12.20am Rage. 1.25 Professor T. 2.10 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 2.55 QI. 3.30 QI. 4.00 Deadly 60. 4.30 Horrible Histories. 5.05 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.40 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 10.00 The Whale. (2022, M) 12.10pm The Queen. (2006, M) 2.05 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 4.05 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.50 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.35 Practical Magic. (1998) 9.30 The Post. (2017) 11.40 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 2.10am Dear Thomas. (2021, MA15+) 5.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 Tackling Australia. 7.40 NFL. Super Bowl LVIII. Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 11.25 NFL. Super Bowl LVI. Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals. Replay. 2.30pm Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+) 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Lingo. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 The Pacific. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.35 If You’re Listening. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 World This Week. Midnight News. 12.15 Breakfast Couch. 12.45 If You’re Listening. 1.10 News. 1.30 The Pacific. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 DW Focus On Europe. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 9.40 Fresh Fairytales. 10.00 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Air Up There. (1994, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Block Glasshouse. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.00 Hello SA. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? Noon Bargain Block. 1.00 Help! I Wrecked My House. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block Glasshouse. 4.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 5.00 The Flipping El Moussas. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Farmhouse Fixer. 9.30 Building Alaska. 10.30 Renovation Aloha. 11.30 Late Programs.

NEWS24 (53)

Programs. 12.55pm Talking Tom Heroes. 1.20 PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

11.30 Dinners Cooking Out. Noon Lidia’s Kitchen. 12.30 Luke Nguyen’s UK. 1.30 Off Duty Chef. 2.00 America The Bountiful. 2.30 Strait To The Plate. 3.00 Meals In Minutes. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Poh & Co. 6.00 Seafood Odyssey. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nadiya’s Party Feasts. 8.40 Battle Of The Brands. (Premiere) 9.40 Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News. Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, September 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Malv, R) 2.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 3.20 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 4.20 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 BBC News At Six. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.05 South Africa From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (Mls, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Marathon. TCS Sydney Marathon. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (Premiere)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (R) 12.30 To Be Advised. 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second qualifying final. Sydney v Brisbane Lions.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown takes the lead when, during a television dancing contest, a contestant becomes a target of an attempted murder. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml, R) 12.00 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second elimination final. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: A State Of Expectation. (Ma) Looks at the West Coast Eagles’ 2006 redemption story. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Ryan tries to cover his tracks. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R) 12.00 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 12.50 Destination Celebrity. (Premiere, PG) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Shaynna and Charlie help Jen, who bought her ‘Swiss chalet’ on a whim but works full-time and the land requires an awful lot of upkeep. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their favourite workingfrom-home transformations. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (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 FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Shaun The Sheep. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.25 Wowsabout! (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm If You Are The One. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Couples Therapy. 10.35 Reborn: Using Lifelike Dolls To Cope. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. 1.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 5.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 6 Late. 3pm Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Grand Final. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 10.15 Becoming Madonna. 12.15am Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 7.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm A Bite To Eat. 3.05 Not Going Out. 3.35 QI. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 6.10 Old House, New Home. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Live At The Malthouse. 10.25 Arrested Development. 12.05am ER. 12.50 Rage. 1.50 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dancing At Lughnasa. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.45 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.25 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.05 Dark Waters. (2019, M) 12.25pm Moving On. (2022, M) 2.00 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.40 Discovering Film. 4.25 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.45 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 2.30 Blokesworld. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Seinfeld. 3.30 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. Round 5. 6 Hours of São Paulo. Highlights. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.50 TBA. 12.45am The Purge. 2.25 Love Island Games. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 8.30 Bold. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Traitors Australia. Midnight Two And A Half Men. 12.30 Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm News. 1.35 If You’re Listening. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch. 3.00 News. 3.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 4.00 News. 4.30 BTN. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Finding Stars. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. 9.30 Compass. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.35 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm America The Bountiful. 1.30 Strait To The Plate. 2.00 Meals In Minutes. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 3.30 Be My Guest. 4.30 Destination Noosa. 5.30 Eating Dirty. 6.00 Searching For Soul Food. 6.30 What Not To Eat. 7.30 Jamie’s Kitchen. 8.30 From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Uncharted. 10.30 James Martin’s Spanish Adventure. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 1.20pm Nula. 1.50 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 Homesteads. 3.45 Karla Grant Presents. 4.30 Anthem Sessions. 5.00 Exile And The Kingdom. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Black Water. (2007, M) 10.15 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Farmhouse Fixer. 1.30 The Flipping El Moussas. 2.30 Renovation Aloha. 3.30 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 5.30 Dream Homes Revealed. 6.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 7.30 Bargain Mansions. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Steve Price. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 The World According To Rowan Dean. 7.30 Lefties Losing It. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 The US Report. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 News.

SUNDAY, September 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 3.55 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.25 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.00 Bonsai. (R) 10.15 MOVIE: Harry Chapin: Cat’s In The Cradle. (2025) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 MOVIE: Battle: Los Angeles. (2011, PGalsv, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers.

6.00 Mass. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 11.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, R) 1.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Ml) Matty and Leanne decide to work as a team. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) Anna questions whether she made the right choice. 10.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 10.50 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Surviving 9/11. (Mal) 9.15 Castle Secrets: Inspiring A Monster, A Death Ritual, Reaching Da Vinci. (Mav, R) A castle in ruins provides inspiration. 10.05 Kennedy: The Brink Of War (October 1962-June 1963) (PG, R) 10.55 The Kingdom. (Ma, R) 12.20 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 9.45 Poisoned. (Premiere, MA15+a) Looks at a man who died by poisoning. 10.55 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) 12.00 Curfew. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) One contestant is sent off-site. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Out Of The Darkness. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (Premiere, Mav) 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mas) A patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team is stunned to find a familiar perpetrator has resurfaced after a federal whistleblower is murdered while in FBI custody, along with two agents. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 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 FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tabby McTat. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Stick Man. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Wild_Life: The Big Freeze. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Power Of Activism. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.50 Beckham’s Billions: How They Got So Rich. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 7 Late. 3pm Getaway. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Paramedics. 10.00 Emergency. 11.00 Cold Case. Midnight Poirot. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 8.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 3.35pm QI. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 6.10 Old House, New Home. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Lucy Worsley Investigates. (Final) 9.25 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Offsiders. 11.30 Rage. 12.35am Not Going Out. 1.05 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Handful Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.15 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 9.10 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.55 The Post. (2017, M) 1.05pm Practical Magic. (1998, M) 3.00 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 My Girl. (1991, PG) 8.30 Ezra. (2023, M) 10.25 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 12.20am Late Programs. 5.50 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Car Club. 10.30 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 TBA. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.25 Love Island Games. 4.10 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 5.00 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Lingo. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Traitors Australia. Midnight Becker. 12.30 Frasier. 1.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm News. 1.30 World This Week. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Regions. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Nine Days In Afghanistan. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. 10.10 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 10.40 Uncharted. 11.30 James Martin’s Spanish Adventure. 12.30pm Destination Noosa. 1.30 Strait To The Plate. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Mediterranean Adventure. 5.30 River Cottage Reunited. 6.30 Plating Locally. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30 Portuguese Food Trail. 8.30 Cornwall. 9.30 Cotswold Kitchen. 10.30 Spanish Adventures. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 1. Walkabout Tiddas v SEQ Magic. Replay. 2.15 NAIDOC Awards 2026. 4.20 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 10.05 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 12.30pm Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 2.30 Chateau DIY. 3.30 Farmhouse Fixer. 4.30 Barnwood Builders. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 9.30 Christina In The Country. 10.30 100 Day Dream Home. 11.30 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, September 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (Final, PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.05 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (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 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Finding Your Way Back. (Mal) 9.25 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Malv) 1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 2.50 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) It’s night two of the knockouts. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Nune. 10.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) 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) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 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 FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (Final) 9.25 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.35 MOVIE: Seven. (1995, MA15+) 1.55am MOVIE: Off The Rails. (2022, MA15+) 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Mighty Ships. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 8 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Agatha Raisin. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 9.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 5.40 Old House, New Home. 6.30 House Of Games. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 Elementary. 10.20 ER. 11.05 Not Going Out. 11.35 Rage. 12.35am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Altamira. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 9.15 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 11.10 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 1.05pm Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 7.40 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 9.30 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Late Programs.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Lingo. Noon The Traitors Australia. 1.30 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.25 Planet America. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Asia News Week. 1.00 News Overnight. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. (Premiere) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Poh & Co. 6.00 Seafood Odyssey. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nigella Kitchen. 8.00 Food Stories. 8.30 Hong Kong Gourmet. 9.00 Marion Grasby’s Flavours. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Set It Off. (1996, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Getaway. 10.30 Postcards. 11.00 Castle Impossible. Noon Building Alaska. 1.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 2.00 The Block Glasshouse. 4.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 5.00 Christina In The Country. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Holmes Family Rescue. 9.30 Unsellable Houses. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight News.

TUESDAY, September 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (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 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (PGa, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+dv) 12.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 2.45 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Mas) 8.40 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (PG) 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay heads to Simmer Down Cafe. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. (Final, MA15+alv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Paranoia reaches an all-time high and the players’ unpredictability creates widespread uncertainty. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) Charlie tries to sweet-talk Judith. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (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 FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Jnr. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.10 Race For The Planet. 2.45 Inside The Huddle. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 France 24. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone Denmark. 6.30 Jeopardy! 7.25 Beam Me Up, Sulu. 9.10 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Night Bloomers. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 9 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 10.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Fresh Off The Boat. 3.05 QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 5.40 Old House, New Home. 6.30 House Of Games. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Upper Middle Bogan. 9.00 New Zealand Spy. 9.25 Elementary. 10.05 ER. 10.50 Not Going Out. 11.20 Rage. 12.20am Big Boys. 1.10 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.10 My Girl. (1991, PG) 11.05 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Ezra. (2023, M) 2.50 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.50 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 9.30 Black And White. (2002, M) 11.25 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 1.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm NFL. Week 8. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Legacies. 2.15 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Lingo. Noon The Traitors Australia. 1.30 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.10 Four Corners. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Breakfast Couch. 1.00 News Overnight. 1.25 Planet America. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Poh & Co. 6.00 Seafood Odyssey. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Destination Peru. 8.00 Railway Vietnam. 8.30 Searching For France. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Skin In The Game. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.55 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Holmes Family Rescue. 12.30pm Unsellable Houses. 1.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 5.00 Masters Of Flip. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Chateau DIY. 8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 9.30 Escape To The Chateau. 10.30 My Mortgage Free Home. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight News.

WEDNESDAY, September 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 BBC News At Six. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (Ml) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) Deep winter finally arrives. 8.40 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml) The airport’s baggage handlers go on strike. 9.40 James May: Our Man In India. (PGals, R) James May visits the Himalayas. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Congregation. (MA15+sv) 12.05 A Body That Works. (Ma, R) 2.15 The Good Ship Murder. (Mav, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals) 11.30 Stumble. (PGal) 12.00 The Fear Index. (Premiere, MA15+asv) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 70 Years Of Television. (Premiere, Mlnv) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (MA15+av) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (Final, PGl) Trust is weaponised as the final four scramble to assure their place as an ultimate victor. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Danny, Sarah and Lena race to stop a looming threat. Homesickness sparks a family gathering. Lena’s personal life takes a hopeful turn. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.00 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 FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.30 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.20 Race For The Planet. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.30 The Future. 10.30 Ramy. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 10 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 11.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Fresh Off The Boat. 3.05 QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 5.40 Old House, New Home. 6.30 House Of Games. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Return To Paradise. 9.30 Elementary. 10.10 ER. 11.35 Not Going Out. 12.05am Rage. 1.10 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.45 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 10.50 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 12.50pm Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, M, German) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 5.25 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 7.55 Jules. (2023, M) 9.30 The Apprentice. (2024) 11.45 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. Noon NFL. Week 3. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: We’re The Millers. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Jane The Virgin. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Lingo. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Aust Story. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Poh & Co. 6.00 Seafood Odyssey. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. (Final) 7.30 Food Heroes. 8.00 Nigella Express. 8.30 Plating Locally. 9.00 Irish Adventure. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Re-Ken-SiLe-A-Shen. (2024) 12.15am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon My Mortgage Free Home. 1.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 2.00 Chateau DIY. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones. 9.30 Help! I Wrecked My House. 10.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Immigration Debate. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight News.

THURSDAY, September 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Ml, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Plating Locally. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Mv, R) 11.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.30 Parliament Question Time. 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia Reunion. (Final) 8.40 9/11: One Day In America: Collapse. (Mal, R) 9.35 Say Nothing. (MA15+l) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Reyka. (Malv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+alv, R) 2.10 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. (R) 3.50 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (Mav, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Powerless Plunge. (PGa, R) 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions. (PGl) 10.50 Kick Ons. 11.20 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 12.20 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml) 11.15 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) The Woodcock family finally agrees to a puppy. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav) The team races to an Antarctica research base to investigate why a climate scientist killed a colleague on Polar Night Eve. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (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 FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.25 Insight. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. (Premiere) 9.20 Alone Australia. (Final) 10.30 The Artist’s View. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 5.40 Old House, New Home. 6.30 House Of Games. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.15 ER. (Final) 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.30 Rage. 12.30am Late Programs.

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SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Poh & Co. 6.00 Seafood Odyssey. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Festival Kitchen. (Premiere) 8.00 Field Trip: Hong Kong. 8.30 Australia’s Greek Cafes & Milk Bars. 9.35 Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

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9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? Noon Good Bones. 1.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 2.00 Home Town. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 5.00 Help! I Wrecked My House. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Bargain Block. 8.30 No Demo Reno. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Help! I Wrecked My House. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Byron Bay Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years The Byron Bay International Film Festival will celebrate its landmark 20th edition this October with ten days of international cinema, Australian independent films, filmmaker conversations and special events across the Northern Rivers. By Jeff Gibbs The Byron Bay International Film Festival will celebrate two decades of independent storytelling when it returns to screens and venues across the Northern Rivers from October 16 to 25, 2026. Marking its 20th edition, the festival will present ten days of cinema, filmmaker appearances and special events in Byron Bay, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Coorabell and Lismore. Organisers say the international program will feature films from around the world alongside Australian independent productions and emerging voices from the region and beyond. Audiences can expect screenings, filmmaker question-and-answer sessions, red-carpet events and opportunities to meet people involved in creating the featured films. The full 2026 program will be announced ahead of the festival. Festival Director J’aimee

Skippon-Volke said the relationship between filmmakers, their stories and audiences remained central to the festival’s identity. “What has always made BBFF special is bringing filmmakers and audiences together around stories that inspire, challenge and connect us,” Ms Skippon-Volke said. “As we celebrate our 20th festival, I’m excited that we can continue creating

that space for discovery: for audiences to encounter films they might otherwise never see, and for filmmakers to experience their work with an engaged cinema audience.” From Community Initiative to International Festival The Byron Bay International Film Festival began as a community initiative in 2006. Since then, it has developed into an internationally recognised regional festival while

maintaining its connection to the Northern Rivers. Over two decades, BBFF has provided a meeting place for audiences, filmmakers and industry guests from Australia and overseas. Organisers say the festival has helped emerging filmmakers reach new audiences while encouraging creative discussion, collaboration and professional connections. One of its most endur-

ing initiatives is the Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year competition, established in 2007. According to BBFF, the competition has recognised 163 emerging filmmakers. Former participants have gone on to work with organisations and platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, the ABC and SBS. Past participants have also received recognition through major international festivals and awards, including Sundance, Berlinale, SXSW, BAFTA, the Emmys and the AACTAs. Ms Skippon-Volke said the anniversary was about recognising the community that had developed around the festival as well as celebrating the films screened during its history. “A festival isn’t just measured by the films it screens,” she said. “It’s measured by the conversations it starts, the careers it helps launch, the audiences it inspires and the community

it builds. That’s what we’re celebrating this year.” Friends of BBFF to Launch As part of the anniversary celebrations, the festival will introduce Friends of BBFF, a new initiative designed to give supporters a closer connection to the organisation and contribute to its future. During its inaugural year, film lovers will be invited to become Foundation Friends. The initiative will offer opportunities to engage with BBFF beyond the festival’s annual ten-day program. Further information about Friends of BBFF is available through the festival’s website. The 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival will run from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Events and screenings will be held across Byron Bay, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Coorabell and Lismore. Program announcements, festival updates and further information are available at www.bbff.com.au.

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Headline inflation is easing, but stubborn underlying price pressures mean Australian borrowers cannot yet rule out another interest rate rise. By Jeff Gibbs Australian mortgage holders hoping the interest rate cycle has finally peaked have received mixed news, with headline inflation easing but underlying price pressures remaining stubbornly above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target. The latest inflation figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 3.5 per cent over the 12 months to July 2026, easing from 3.8 per cent in June. However, the more important figure for the interest rate outlook may be underlying inflation. Trimmed mean inflation remained at 3.6 per cent annually, unchanged from June and still above the Reserve Bank’s 2–3 per cent inflation target. For households already dealing with significantly higher mortgage repayments, that distinction matters. The Reserve Bank left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent in August, following three increases earlier in 2026. While keeping rates steady provided borrowers with some breathing room, the persistence of underlying inflation means another increase cannot yet be ruled out. Headline Inflation Falls, But Pressure Remains On the surface, the July inflation result offers some encouragement. Annual headline inflation dropping from 3.8 per cent to 3.5 per cent suggests some price pressures are moderating. However, underlying inflation paints a more complicated picture. Trimmed mean inflation attempts to provide a clearer indication of persistent inflation by reducing the influence of unusually large individual price movements. In July, trimmed mean inflation increased 0.5 per

cent during the month and 3.6 per cent over the year. The annual rate was unchanged from June. That is important because the Reserve Bank needs confidence that inflation is moving sustainably back towards its target, rather than simply responding to temporary movements in individual prices. For mortgage holders, the result means there is still no guarantee the current cash rate represents the peak of this interest rate cycle. Petrol Prices Add To Household Costs Australian households also experienced renewed pressure at the petrol pump during July. Automotive fuel prices increased 7.5 per cent during the month, reversing falls recorded across the preceding three months. Higher global oil prices contributed to the increase, alongside the partial unwinding of the Federal Government’s temporary fuel excise relief. Housing remained one of the major contributors to annual inflation, increasing 5.0 per cent, while food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 3.2 per cent and recreation and culture increased 2.6 per cent. For families already juggling mortgage repayments, groceries, insurance, electricity and transport expenses, these continuing increases reinforce why cost-ofliving pressures remain significant despite the improvement in headline inflation. New dwelling prices also remained elevated, reflecting higher labour and construction material costs being passed through by builders. This creates another challenge for Australia’s housing market. Higher construction costs make new homes more expensive to deliver, while elevated interest rates

simultaneously reduce borrowing capacity and increase financing costs. Could Interest Rates Rise Again? The possibility of another rate rise remains one of the biggest questions confronting Australian borrowers. The Reserve Bank has already tightened monetary policy substantially, with three increases during 2026 taking the cash rate to 4.35 per cent. Its decision to leave rates unchanged in August provides time to assess how those increases are flowing through household spending, employment, business activity and inflation. Interest rate changes do not affect the economy immediately. Mortgage holders may respond relatively quickly, but the broader economic consequences can take months to become apparent. This creates a difficult balancing act for the Reserve Bank. Raise rates too aggressively and household spending, employment and economic activity could weaken unnecessarily. Leave rates too low while inflation remains persistent and price pressures could become harder to control, potentially requiring higher rates for longer. That is why the persistence of underlying inflation at 3.6 per cent will remain closely watched. It does not automatically trigger another rate increase, but it makes an early interest rate reduction considerably more difficult to justify. Property Market Feeling The Pressure Higher borrowing costs are also influencing Australia’s housing market. National property prices have softened from their earlier 2026 levels in some

markets, while higher mortgage rates have reduced the amount many prospective buyers can borrow. For existing homeowners, the consequences are more immediate. Every cash rate increase can flow through to variable mortgage rates, increasing repayments for borrowers already managing higher living costs. Even without another rate increase, households refinancing loans or moving from older fixedrate arrangements can face substantially higher repayments. Prospective buyers face another problem. Higher interest rates generally reduce borrowing capacity, potentially limiting the amount buyers can offer for a property. At the same time, Australia continues to face significant housing supply pressures, creating a complicated market in which affordability problems are being driven by both financing costs and shortages of available housing. Borrowers Should Prepare For Uncertainty The latest inflation figures

do not mean another rate rise is inevitable. They do, however, suggest borrowers should be cautious about assuming interest rate relief is just around the corner. The Reserve Bank expects inflation to continue moderating, but underlying inflation is forecast to take considerably longer to return comfortably towards the middle of its target range. That means upcoming inflation, employment, wages and economic activity figures will become increasingly important. For households with mortgages, reviewing their current interest rate could also become worthwhile. The difference between mortgage products can translate into substantial savings over the life of a home loan, particularly when borrowers are carrying large balances. However, refinancing is not automatically beneficial. Discharge fees, application costs, loan features, introductory rates and the remaining loan term all need to be considered before switching lenders. Borrowers experiencing

financial difficulty should also contact their lender early rather than waiting until repayments are missed. Australian lenders have hardship arrangements available for customers experiencing genuine financial stress. No All-Clear For Mortgage Holders The July inflation result ultimately delivers both good and bad news. Headline inflation moving down to 3.5 per cent is encouraging. Underlying inflation remaining at 3.6 per cent is not. The Reserve Bank now faces the task of determining whether the three interest rate increases already delivered during 2026 are sufficient to bring inflation sustainably under control. For Australia's mortgage holders, the message is therefore one of caution. The next move in interest rates is not predetermined, and another increase is certainly not guaranteed. But until underlying inflation begins moving convincingly lower, borrowers cannot safely assume the threat of another rate rise has disappeared.

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ASIC Warns Cracks Emerging Across Australia’s Private Credit Market

The corporate regulator says Australia’s rapidly expanding private credit sector is facing its first serious test as borrower stress, tighter liquidity and credit deterioration expose weaknesses in valuations, governance and investor protection. By Jeff Gibbs Australia’s booming private credit market is beginning to show signs of strain, prompting the nation’s corporate regulator to warn fund managers that rapidly changing economic conditions must be properly reflected in asset valuations and information provided to investors. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says tighter liquidity, emerging borrower stress and signs of deteriorating credit quality represent the first significant test for a sector that has expanded rapidly as businesses and property developers increasingly seek financing outside traditional banks. Private credit involves loans provided by investment funds and other non-bank lenders rather than conventional banks. Investors supply capital to these funds, which then lend money to businesses, property developers and other borrowers. The attraction can be relatively high investment returns. But those returns come with risks, particularly because private loans are not traded as frequently or transparently as securities on public markets. ASIC’s concern is that those risks become considerably more important when economic conditions deteriorate. First Real Test For Private Credit ASIC says Australian private credit is moving from a period of rapid expansion into a more demanding environment. Its latest work has identified pockets of higher defaults, loan impairments and amendments to existing lending arrangements, indicating financial pressure is beginning to affect some borrowers. Liquidity remains adequate across most of the funds examined, although ASIC says buffers are tightening. Investor inflows have also softened, slowing

the growth of funds and tightening lending conditions. Meanwhile, inflation, higher operating costs and supply disruptions are placing additional pressure on borrowers. ASIC has warned private credit providers that the changing environment means valuations undertaken for the end of the financial year need to reflect current economic reality. A loan might still technically be performing because the borrower has not defaulted. However, if the borrower’s financial circumstances have deteriorated significantly, the underlying investment may no longer be worth what a fund previously believed. That distinction is becoming increasingly important. $76 Billion Examined ASIC’s latest assessment included an eightweek voluntary survey conducted between 26 March and 14 May 2026. Responses were received from 22 investment managers covering 52 funds with approximately $76 billion in assets under management. ASIC stresses that the exercise represents a snapshot of conditions rather than a comprehensive

measurement of Australia’s entire private credit industry. The regulator’s findings suggest credit deterioration is not occurring evenly across the sector. Some funds and borrowers remain in relatively strong positions, while financial stress is becoming more apparent elsewhere. Redemption requests — where investors ask to withdraw their money — remain contained overall, although ASIC identified greater activity among some feeder funds investing in international private credit managers. Leverage and use of lines of credit were found to remain relatively low. However, ASIC also identified varying approaches to concentration risk, raising questions about how exposed individual funds may be to particular borrowers, industries or asset classes. Property Exposure Adds Another Dimension Australia’s private credit sector differs in some respects from overseas markets, including its significant exposure to lending backed by real assets, particularly property and construction projects. That can provide security behind a loan,

but ASIC has cautioned that Australian market characteristics do not eliminate risk. Property development can be particularly sensitive to rising construction costs, project delays, falling valuations, slower sales and changes in interest rates. When borrowers experience difficulty, private lenders may need to restructure loans, extend repayment periods or reassess the value of their security. ASIC is particularly concerned that valuations can lag behind deteriorating economic conditions. The regulator wants managers, responsible entities, trustees, chief investment officers, auditors and others involved in private credit to ensure valuations use realistic and supportable information. Funds have effectively been warned not to wait until a borrower formally defaults before reconsidering the value and risk attached to a loan. Retail Investors Increasingly Exposed Private credit was once predominantly an investment market for institutions and sophisticated investors. That is changing. ASIC has identified

increasing exposure among retail investors and superannuation members, with some private credit investments becoming available with relatively low minimum investment amounts. That broadening investor base makes transparency particularly important. Private investments can be considerably more difficult to value than publicly traded shares and bonds because there may be no constantly available market price showing what another investor is prepared to pay. ASIC has previously raised concerns about weaknesses across the sector involving governance, disclosure, valuation practices, liquidity management and conflicts of interest. The regulator says improvements have occurred following increased scrutiny, but standards remain inconsistent. International Warning Signs Australia is not experiencing these pressures in isolation. Private credit markets in the United States and Europe have already encountered rising defaults, uncertainty surrounding valuations and pressure from investors seeking to

redeem their holdings. ASIC says Australia's market has structural differences but remains connected to international financial markets. Australian investors can also gain exposure to overseas private credit through locally operated feeder funds, potentially exposing them to liquidity or redemption restrictions originating offshore. The experience overseas provides an indication of what can happen when previously rapid private credit expansion encounters a more difficult economic environment. ASIC Increasing Its Scrutiny ASIC is now undertaking surveillance across wholesale and retail private credit funds, while multiple enforcement investigations are underway. Poor practices within private credit have been made a 2026 enforcement priority. The regulator is also examining financial reports and audit files involving private companies and superannuation funds as it pushes for stronger valuation and disclosure standards across private markets. ASIC’s message to the industry is straightforward: assumptions that worked during easier financial conditions may no longer be appropriate. Private credit remains an important alternative source of finance for Australian businesses and can provide investors with opportunities unavailable through conventional markets. But higher potential returns do not eliminate risk. As economic conditions test borrowers and lenders alike, the real strength of Australia’s rapidly expanded private credit sector is beginning to become clearer. And ASIC is making it equally clear that investors must be given an accurate picture of what their investments are really worth.

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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Onset of Psychosis, Major Study Finds A major international analysis led by Australian researchers has found people who use cannabis and develop psychosis experience its onset about two-and-a-half years earlier on average, with the difference widening substantially among people in their late 20s and 30s. By Jeff Gibbs A major new Australianled study has strengthened evidence of an association between cannabis use and an earlier onset of psychosis, with researchers finding the difference becomes considerably greater among people who develop psychotic illness later in adulthood. Researchers from UNSW Sydney analysed 149 international studies involving more than 71,000 people, making it one of the most comprehensive examinations of cannabis use and the age at which psychosis first develops. Across the studies, people who used cannabis and developed psychosis experienced its onset an average of approximately 2.5 years earlier than people with psychosis who did not use cannabis. However, the overall figure concealed a striking age-related pattern. Among studies where psychosis developed at an average age of 20 to 24, cannabis users experienced their first episode approximately 1.6 years earlier. When the average age of onset was 25 to 29, the difference increased to about 4.43 years. Among studies involving people whose psychosis developed at age 30 or older, cannabis users experienced onset an average of approximately 6.3 years earlier. The findings challenge the idea that concerns about cannabis and the developing brain apply principally to teenagers and very young adults. No Significant Difference Found Under 20

Perhaps surprisingly, researchers found no statistically significant evidence of earlier psychosis onset among cannabis users aged under 20. That does not mean cannabis has been shown to be harmless for teenagers. Rather, researchers suggest there may simply be less opportunity for cannabis exposure to bring forward the onset of psychosis when the illness is already emerging at a very young age. Genetic vulnerability and neurodevelopmental factors may also play a larger role in people who develop psychosis during adolescence. The study's age-related findings raise a different concern: the association between cannabis and earlier psychosis does not appear to disappear once a person's adolescent brain development is complete. Researchers suggest cumulative exposure could potentially contribute to lowering the threshold at which psychosis emerges in susceptible people later in adulthood. What is Psychosis? Psychosis describes a state in which a person's perception or interpretation of reality becomes significantly disrupted. Symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking and changes in behaviour. Psychosis can occur in several psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, but experiencing an episode of psychosis does not automatically mean a person has schizophrenia. It can be an extremely disruptive illness, affecting relationships, employment, education, independence

and general wellbeing. The age at which psychosis begins is therefore important. Even bringing its onset forward by several years can potentially mean losing years of education, employment or social development before a person might otherwise have become unwell. Similar Result to Research 15 Years Ago The new analysis also provides an interesting comparison with earlier work. In 2011, an international meta-analysis involving more than 20,000 people across 83 studies found cannabis users developed psychosis approximately 2.7 years earlier than nonusers. Fifteen years later, despite a much larger body of research, the new analysis arrived at a remarkably similar overall result of around 2.5 years earlier. The new research, however, went further by examining how the difference varied according to the age at which psychosis developed. It was this analysis that revealed the increasingly large difference among people in their late 20s and particularly those aged 30 and over. Association Does Not Automatically Mean Causation An important qualification is that the findings should not be interpreted as proving cannabis causes psychosis or that every person who uses cannabis will develop a psychotic illness. The research is a metaanalysis of existing studies rather than a randomised clinical experiment. People who use cannabis

can differ from nonusers in numerous ways, and researchers cannot completely eliminate every possible confounding factor from observational evidence. There is also the possibility of a two-way relationship in some cases. People developing early psychiatric symptoms may be more likely to use cannabis, while cannabis exposure itself may potentially influence the development or timing of symptoms in susceptible people. Nevertheless, the latest findings sit within a growing body of research showing an association between cannabis exposure and psychosis, particularly with frequent or heavy use. The study's senior author, UNSW psychiatrist and researcher Matthew Large, said the results showed the difference in age of onset was actually greatest among people developing psychosis in their late 20s and 30s rather than being concentrated solely among younger people. Potency and Frequency Remain Important Questions Cannabis is not a single uniform product. The concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, can vary substantially between products. This is an important consideration because previous research has associated frequent cannabis use — particularly daily use and use of highpotency products — with increased psychosis risk. However, the latest metaanalysis should not be interpreted as establishing

a precise level of cannabis exposure at which psychosis will occur. The studies included different populations, periods, cannabis products and patterns of consumption. This also makes it difficult to translate the results into an individual prediction for a particular cannabis user. Medicinal Cannabis Raises Another Question The findings arrive as medicinal cannabis use has become increasingly visible and accessible in Australia. One limitation of the new analysis is particularly relevant to that debate: the studies did not distinguish between illicit and medicinal cannabis use. That means the research cannot determine from these data whether prescribed medicinal cannabis carries the same risk profile as particular forms of illicit cannabis. Nor does the study establish that every medicinal cannabis product carries an identical psychiatric risk. Products vary considerably in their concentrations of THC and cannabidiol, or CBD, as well as dose and frequency of use. However, researchers and independent experts say the findings reinforce the importance of patients and prescribers considering possible mental-health effects, particularly where products contain substantial concentrations of THC. A Public Health Message Beyond Young People One of the most important implications of the research may be its challenge to the perception that cannabisrelated psychosis concerns largely disappear after

adolescence. The new findings suggest that people in their 20s and 30s should not assume they have moved beyond potential psychiatric risks associated with cannabis simply because their adolescent years have passed. The research does not show that everyone who uses cannabis will experience psychosis, nor can it predict whether an individual user will develop the condition. What it does demonstrate is a consistent association across a very large international body of research between cannabis use and an earlier onset of psychosis among people who ultimately develop the illness. For those whose psychosis develops after age 30, the average difference of more than six years is particularly striking. As cannabis products become more widely available and potentially more potent, researchers say clearer information about possible psychiatric risks will become increasingly important. For individuals with a personal or family history of psychotic illness, or those experiencing hallucinations, paranoia, unusual beliefs or significant changes in thinking or behaviour, professional medical advice is particularly important. Health Disclaimer: This article provides general health information only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Anyone concerned about cannabis use, psychosis or changes in their mental health should speak with a GP or qualified healthcare professional.

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Quality Restocker Steers Strong at Beaudesert Quality backgrounder steers met firm competition at the latest Beaudesert Store Sale, while cows and calves and well-bred heifers also attracted solid buyer interest. Quality restocker and backgrounder steers were among the strongest performers at the latest Beaudesert Store Sale, with agents Bartholomew and Co reporting a good line-up of cattle and firm competition for the better-quality pens. The market remained fully firm for sought-after backgrounder steers, while lesser-quality types eased

in line with current market trends. Cows and calves also sold well, along with heifers displaying good breeding potential. Among the leading steer results, Jim and Mick Binstead, Rathdowney, sold 18-month-old Santa-cross steers for $1,760, the highest reported steer price in the supplied results. Chris Bonner, Obum Obum, sold Charolais steers for $1,700, while David Strong, Jimboomba, received $1,650 for 14-month-old Charolais-cross steers. Early Storms Pastoral, Sarabah, sold Charbray steers for $1,620.

Competition continued through the weaner steer offering. Len Bundy, Palen Creek, sold Santa weaner steers for $1,290, while Shane O'Reilly, Boonah, also achieved $1,290 for Santa weaner steers. Jake Spann, Rosevale, sold Santa weaner steers for $1,200, while John and Karen Healy, Biddaddaba, received $1,160 for Droughtmaster weaner steers. Eurara Pty Ltd sold Charolais weaner steers for $1,100. Breeding Heifers Attract Competition Demand for better-quality heifers was also evident.

Graeme and Karen Richards, Palen Creek, sold 12-month-old Droughtmaster-cross heifers for $1,060. Simon and Robyn Cocoran, Flying Fox, received $960 for 12-monthold Charolais-cross heifers. Graeme and Karen Richards also sold Charolais-cross weaner heifers for $830, while Shane O'Reilly sold Santacross weaner heifers for $750. Rod and Julie Edwards, Beaudesert, sold Angus weaner heifers for $770. Cows and Calves Sell Well The breeding cattle section

produced several strong results, with Braford cows from Early Storms selling for $2,040, the highest individual price reported in the supplied market results. Noel Schmidt, Fernvale, sold PTIC Angus cows for $1,775, while Angus cows and calves returned $2,000. Simon and Robyn Corcoran sold Charbray cows and calves for $1,920, while Brad and Rhonda Franklin, Cainbable, received $1,520 for Charolais-cross cows and calves. Overall, the results reflected a market that continued to distinguish

strongly between cattle quality. The better backgrounder steers remained sought after and sold to a fully firm market, while lesser-quality cattle experienced some easing. At the same time, good breeding potential continued to attract buyer interest, supporting prices across selected heifer lines and cows and calves. The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on September 12, commencing at 9.30am. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

NRLX Cattle Market Strengthens as Steers Surge to 616.2c/kg A larger 1,391-head yarding generated more than $1.73 million at NRLX, with the overall market average rising 19.5c/kg and steers breaking through 600c/kg. The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange cattle market strengthened on August 26, with increased numbers accompanied by a substantial lift in the overall cents-per-kilogram average and particularly strong competition across the steer and heifer categories. NRLX recorded 1,391 head across 592 lots, an increase of 137 head from the 1,254 cattle recorded on August 19. The cattle represented

421,350kg liveweight and generated a gross sale value of $1,735,271.10, up $146,964.36 on the previous week's per-kilogram total. Importantly, the larger yarding was accompanied by stronger prices. The overall weighted average reached 411.8c/kg, up 19.5c/kg from 392.3c/kg a week earlier. Steers Break 600c/kg Steers were a standout, with 375 head across 170 lots averaging 513.6c/kg and reaching a market high of 616.2c/kg. That represented a 23.5c/ kg improvement in the steer average from 490.1c/kg the previous week, while the top

price jumped 40c/kg from 576.2c/kg. Steers returned an average $1,186.32 per head, with individual values reaching $2,056.23. The category generated $444,870.55. Heifers were also considerably stronger, with numbers increasing from 458 to 553 head. The heifer average climbed 36.5c/kg to 433.7c/kg, while the top price increased from 482.2c/kg to 516.2c/kg. Heifers averaged $974.21 per head and reached $2,311.92, generating a total $538,735.87. Cow Market Remains Solid The sale included 341 cows

across 156 lots, averaging 342.2c/kg and reaching 400c/ kg. Compared with August 19, the cow average improved 3.3c/kg from 338.9c/kg, while the top increased 9.8c/kg from 390.2c/kg. Cows averaged $1,626.10 per head and reached $2,910. With 162,020kg sold, the category generated $554,498.89, the largest gross value of any category at the sale. Bulls also remained solid. The 43 bulls averaged 388.4c/ kg and topped at 412.2c/ kg. The average was 5.4c/ kg stronger than the previous week's 383c/kg, although the

top eased from 420.2c/kg. Bulls remained the highestvalue cattle on a per-head basis, averaging $2,811.19 and reaching $3,899.52. Vealer Bull Numbers More Than Double Vealer bull numbers increased substantially, rising from 35 head the previous week to 76 head. They averaged 442c/kg and topped at 520c/kg. While the average was 15c/kg below the previous week's 457c/kg, the top increased 11.8c/kg from 508.2c/kg. The category generated $73,811.92. Two bobby calves averaged 352.2c/kg and $343.40 per

head, while one yearling heifer sold at 380c/kg for $1,786. Overall, the August 26 statistics point to a stronger NRLX market despite the increased offering. The combination of 137 additional cattle and a 19.5c/kg rise in the overall weighted average was particularly notable. Steers and heifers provided the clearest evidence of the stronger market, while cows and bulls also recorded modest improvements in their category averages.

By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

NRLX Store Sale Tops $2.7 Million as Steers Hit 640.2c/kg More than 2,100 cattle changed hands at the latest NRLX Store Sale, with steers dominating the yarding and cows and calves reaching $2,650. A major Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange Store Cattle Sale on August 28 generated more than $2.7 million in reported gross value, with strong results across the large steer and heifer offering.

The NRLX statistics recorded 1,990 cattle sold by weight across 519 lots, representing 476,588.2kg of liveweight and generating $2,468,874.77. The weighted section averaged 518c/kg and $1,240.64 per head, with prices reaching a sale-high 640.2c/kg. Steers dominated the yarding, with 1,033 head across 283 lots. They

averaged a strong 552.3c/kg and $1,366.65 per head, while the top-priced steers reached 640.2c/kg. Individual steer returns ranged from $300 to $2,202.89, with the category alone generating more than $1.41 million. Heifers were also strongly represented, with 933 head across 221 lots. They averaged 484c/kg and $1,100.05 per head, reaching

534.2c/kg and $1,989.90. The heifer offering generated more than $1.02 million. Smaller offerings included five bullocks averaging 358.9c/kg and reaching 370.2c/kg, four bulls averaging 316.9c/kg and five cows averaging 299.3c/kg. Nine vealer bulls averaged 391.5c/kg and topped at 510.2c/kg, while one yearling sold at 430c/kg for $1,032. Breeding Cattle Reach

$2,650 The separate per-head section added another 139 cattle across 49 lots, generating $240,445 and averaging $1,729.82 per head. Cows and calves were the standout, with 76 head averaging $2,048.49 and reaching $2,650. Another 46 cows averaged $1,307.39 and topped at $1,700, while 17 heifers averaged $1,448.24 and also

reached $1,700. Combining the two sections, the statistics represent 2,129 head and $2,709,319.77 in gross value, highlighting the considerable turnover through the Casino livestock selling centre during the August 28 Store Sale.

By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

Rain Lifts Buyer Confidence Across Warwick Livestock Markets Cattle prices strengthen while heavier lambs drive a sharp rise in sheep and lamb returns across the Warwick selling complex. LIVESTOCK MARKETS – WARWICK & DISTRICT W/E 28/08/2026 Warwick and district livestock markets remained active this week, with improved seasonal conditions encouraging buying and restocking activity, while a greater proportion of heavier trade, butcher and exportweight lambs lifted sheep and

lamb returns. A total of 882 cattle were yarded, averaging $1,496.41 per head. Bulls averaged 428.7c/ kg, topping at 497.2c/kg and reaching $5,126.10. Cows averaged 337.7c/kg and reached 400c/kg, while feeder heifers averaged 415.3c/kg and topped at 494.2c/kg. Feeder steers averaged 476.2c/kg, reaching 540c/kg, while heifers averaged 397.4c/ kg and steers 454.8c/kg. Vealer cattle produced some

of the strongest rates. Vealer heifers averaged 433.1c/kg and reached 512.2c/kg, while vealer steers averaged 493.7c/ kg and topped at 570c/kg. Yearling heifers averaged 433.4c/kg and reached 500c/ kg, while yearling steers averaged 475.8c/kg and topped at 538.2c/kg. Heavy Lambs Boost Returns The 1,391-head sheep and lamb yarding featured more heavy trade, butcher and export stock, helping lift returns substantially.

Lambs reached $350 and averaged $222.64, up $47 per head. Hoggets averaged $214.62, up $50, while ewes averaged $159.76, gaining $27. Wethers averaged $206.27, up $34, and rams averaged $196.73, a substantial $57 improvement. Ram lambs were the exception, averaging $166.23, down $9. Stock was drawn from the New England, Western Downs and Goondiwindi districts. Among vendor highlights, John Henry achieved the $350 market top for 75kg Dorper

lambs purchased by Warwick Meats. The Thompson Family sold 59.2kg shorn Poll Dorset-cross lambs for $331 to Eversons. Jon and Regina Henry received $289 for 46.7kg Dorper lambs sold to Lyons St Butchery, while JCD Past Co sold 53.8kg Dorper lambs for $287 to Leslie Lamb. Rory and Kathy Frost received $279 for 46.8kg Dorper/Charolais-cross lambs, Warren and Wendy Schelbach sold 47kg Dorper lambs for $277, and AGR Industries

received $272 for 52.2kg Dorper lambs. Pigs and Poultry The pig sale attracted 81 head, with sows returning $245–$380, gilts $130–$150, pork pigs $170–$220 and stores $50–$200. Poultry remained consistent, with roosters and hens reaching $20, chicks $15–$25, ducks $15–$40, turkeys $42–$47.50 and peahens $40–$50. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

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RURAL NEWS

$1 Million Backs Community-Led Projects Across Rural Australia

By Ian Rogers

More than $1 million has been awarded to 71 notfor-profit organisations and community groups through the latest round of FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program. The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, known as FRRR, will distribute $1,025,724 to locally led projects with a combined value exceeding $2.4 million. Funding has been directed primarily towards remote, very remote and underserved rural communities. Grants awarded to inner-regional locations will also support smaller towns and outlying districts with fewer services and less capacity to raise funds locally. FRRR Head of Granting Jill Karena said supporting local

Seventy-one locally driven projects will strengthen disaster readiness, digital skills, community facilities and social connections across rural and remote Australia.Photo supplied

ideas and strengthening smaller, more isolated communities remained central to the program. “FRRR’s vision is for rural Australia to be vibrant, resilient, sustainable and empowered,” Ms Karena said. She said the program supported projects across five themes within FRRR’s strategy. These include responding

to climate change, strengthening disaster resilience, supporting generational transition, advancing First Nations self-determination and assisting outback and very remote communities. Projects funded in this round cover emergency preparedness, improvements to shared facilities, digital inclusion, arts and culture, health initiatives and

opportunities for greater social participation. Several projects aim to build lasting skills and knowledge in communities affected by disasters or limited access to services. They include First Nations-led digital skills and artificial intelligence training, as well as training, licensing and technology projects designed to help communities record and

pass cultural knowledge from Elders to younger generations. Wellbeing and creative programs will also receive funding. FRRR said these initiatives could strengthen community resilience, build confidence and reduce social isolation during droughts and disasters. Among the successful recipients is Weemelah Hall in New South Wales, which will receive $10,000 to install solar power and improve the financial sustainability of the widely used community facility. In Queensland, the Giru Bowls and Recreation Club will receive $22,272 for backup power at a community hub serving about 300 people in an area frequently isolated by flooding. Other grants include $50,000 for digital literacy workshops and mentoring for aspiring Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs in the Northern Territory’s Barkly region. A youth baking program addressing mental health and social isolation on Christmas Island will receive $10,000, while Penong Primary School in South Australia will receive $10,000 to create an accessible pathway to its playground. The Strengthening Rural Communities program remains open throughout the year. Eligible notfor-profit groups are encouraged to review the program guidelines and contact FRRR before applying. Three funding streams are available, offering grants of up to $10,000 through Small and Vital, up to $50,000 through Larger Leverage and up to $25,000 through Prepare and Recover.

Sunshine Sugar Weekly Crushing Report By Jeff Gibbs Sunshine Sugar’s three Northern Rivers mills crushed a combined 79,838 tonnes of cane during the week ending August 16, taking the 2026 season total to 392,990 tonnes. The latest weekly result was 14,073 tonnes higher than the 65,765 tonnes

processed in the previous reporting period—an increase of approximately 21.4 per cent. Harwood Mill Harwood Mill crushed 29,310 tonnes of cane for the week, an increase of 6,440 tonnes from the previous week’s total of 22,870 tonnes.

The mill has now processed 167,456 tonnes since crushing commenced on June 23. Harwood recorded the highest weekly Commercial Cane Sugar result across the three mills, with its average CCS increasing from 12.06 to 12.42.

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Its average season-to-date CCS was 11.41. The mill operated at an average weekly crushing rate of 177 tonnes per hour, up from 174 tonnes per hour in the previous reporting period. Its season-to-date crushing rate stood at 173 tonnes per hour. Broadwater Mill Broadwater Mill processed 28,184 tonnes of cane during the week, compared with 23,476 tonnes in the week ending August 9. This represented a weekly increase of 4,708 tonnes. Broadwater’s total throughput since commencing crushing on June 25 reached 100,897 tonnes. Average weekly CCS improved strongly, rising from 10.53 to 11.23. The supplied update recorded Broadwater’s average season-to-date CCS at 10.60. Broadwater continued to record the highest crushing

rate of Sunshine Sugar’s three mills, operating at 199 tonnes per hour for the week. This was an increase from 197 tonnes per hour. Its season-to-date crushing rate was 195 tonnes per hour. Condong Mill Condong Mill crushed 22,344 tonnes of cane during the week, an increase of 2,925 tonnes from the previous week’s result of 19,419 tonnes. The mill’s season-todate total reached 124,637 tonnes after beginning its crushing campaign on June 22. Condong’s average weekly CCS increased from 11.68 to 11.86, while its season-to-date CCS was reported at 11.17. The mill’s weekly crushing rate rose from 158 tonnes per hour to 163 tonnes per hour. Its average season-to-date crushing rate stood at 160 tonnes per hour. Combined Sunshine Sugar Totals

Across the Harwood, Broadwater and Condong mills, Sunshine Sugar crushed 79,838 tonnes during the latest week, compared with 65,765 tonnes in the previous reporting period. Total season production reached 392,990 tonnes, comprising: • Harwood: 167,456 tonnes • Broadwater: 100,897 tonnes • Condong: 124,637 tonnes The combined weekly average CCS improved from 11.56 to 11.84, while the reported season-to-date average CCS was 11.13. The overall weekly crushing rate increased from 176 tonnes per hour to 180 tonnes per hour. The combined season-todate crushing rate was 173 tonnes per hour. All three Sunshine Sugar mills remain operational, with no crushing completion dates recorded in the latest report.

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Two of Australia's leading farming and conservation organisations have joined forces for the first time, calling for a major Federal Government investment in feral pest control and wildlife resilience as Australia responds to the spread of H5 bird flu through wildlife. The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and BirdLife Australia say urgent action is needed to reduce other pressures on vulnerable native species while supporting farmers and rural communities to participate in practical, onground measures. The call comes as H5 bird flu continues to be detected in Australian wildlife, although there have been no detections in poultry or the wider agricultural production system. Australian Government information confirms H5 has been detected in wild birds across several states, while Australia's first confirmed mammal case was recently identified in a longnosed fur seal in South Australia. The Australian Government currently assesses the risk to human health as low. The NFF and BirdLife Australia argue that while authorities cannot control the virus itself in wild populations, governments can reduce other threats that place additional pressure on native wildlife. Their proposal includes greater investment in controlling feral pigs, deer, cats, foxes and rabbits, while supporting farmers who have important wetlands on their properties and are already undertaking restoration work. NFF Chief Executive Officer Mike Guerin said invasive animals create problems for both agriculture and Australia's natural environment. "Feral pests are wreaking havoc on

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while governments agreed in July 2026 to cost-share up to $24.8 million for response activities. National authorities have also determined that eradication of H5 bird flu from wildlife is not technically feasible following detections and evidence of local transmission among wild birds. The response is therefore focused on surveillance, investigation, public information and reducing risks to wildlife, agriculture and human health. Mental Health Support Also Needed The NFF and BirdLife Australia are also calling for increased mental health and wellbeing services for communities affected by the outbreak. Mr Guerin said animal disease emergencies can place additional pressure on farmers and communities. "We know that diseases like bird flu can place additional stress on farmers and the community. We need our mental health services ready to ramp up to support Australians when they need it." Ms Millar said witnessing the effects of the virus on wildlife could also be deeply distressing. "Seeing sick or dead animals can be immensely distressing. Already coastal

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Reclaiming productive land from lantana Mixed Spring Outlook For many landholders, lantana is an ongoing problem that never seems to go away. It takes over paddocks, creek lines, fence lines and gullies, forming dense, impenetrable thickets that can make affected parts of a property difficult to access and, in some cases, virtually unusable. Left unchecked, it competes with pasture, reduces useful grazing land, restricts stock movement and can pose a risk to livestock. Once lantana takes hold, getting on top of it can be a long, expensive and frustrating job. Many landholders have spent years cutting, burning, clearing and spraying lantana, only to watch it recover or return. That means more time, more work, more cost and having to treat the same areas again. For cattle producers in particular, the impact can extend beyond the weed itself. As lantana takes over, productive pasture can be lost, leaving less land available for grazing and potentially reducing the number of cattle a property can support – ultimately impacting productivity and profitability. Returning land to productive

use For many landholders, the goal isn't simply to kill lantana. It's to reclaim valuable land and get it working for them again. Opening up an overgrown paddock or creek line can improve access, allow pasture to recover and help return previously difficult or unusable areas to productive use. The challenge is finding a control approach that delivers a reliable, long-lasting result. Queensland cattle producer Gerard Halberstater has spent years trying to chip away at heavy lantana infestations using mechanical removal and other herbicides. After trying different approaches, he says Method® 240SL is delivering strong results on his property. “It’s lifechanging. It really is. We’ve tried mechanical methods, other chemicals, all failing. Then we heard about this new chemical. We trialled it and we’re seeing a difference here already after six months,” Gerard says. For landholders like Gerard, the real result isn't simply controlling lantana. It's reclaiming land that was once heavily infested and putting it back into productive use.

Practical lantana control Method 240SL provides long-lasting control of lantana as well as more than 40 other broadleaf, brush and woody weeds. It is applied at low use rates and doesn't require diesel for lantana control. For landholders working across larger areas or difficult terrain, that means less product to measure, carry and handle around the property. It is rainfast within one hour, providing greater flexibility when spraying around changing weather conditions. See real results For local landholders interested in learning more, Envu, in conjunction with Norco AgriSolutions, is holding two field demonstrations on 10 September in Grafton and Casino, where landholders can see trial results of Method 240SL on lantana for themselves. The demonstrations will include a look at treated trial areas and the opportunity to talk with the Envu team about lantana control, application and managing infestations on your own property. If lantana is taking productive land away from your property, come along,

have a look and see the results for yourself. Enquiries and RSVP (by 8th September): Ed Bracey – Envu ph. +61 419 787 901 e. ed.bracey.ext@envu.com. au About Envu Envu was founded in 2022, a new company built on years of experience, for the sole purpose of advancing healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Envu ANZ offers dedicated services in: Professional Pest Management, Golf, Ornamentals, Industrial Vegetation Management, Lawn & Landscape and Range & Pasture. Across each of its lines of business, Envu focuses its work in chemistry and beyond, collaborating with customers to come up with innovative solutions that will work today and well into the future. Globally, the Envu portfolio consists of over 180 trusted and wellknown brands. The company employs nearly 900 people and operates in more than 100 countries with four global innovation hubs. For additional information, please visit the Envu ANZ website.

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Northern NSW farmers face variable conditions, with useful rain possible across the New England while the north-east remains comparatively dry. Farmers across the Northern Rivers and New England are approaching spring with a mixed weather outlook. Useful rainfall remains possible across northern New South Wales, while dry conditions persist in parts of the north-east. The Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update, published by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences on 13 August 2026, showed relatively dry conditions across much of Australia’s agricultural country. Cropping regions across New South Wales and Queensland were largely dry during the week ending 5 August. However, northern NSW cropping areas were forecast to receive between 5mm and 25mm of rain during the eight days to 13 August. Those predicted totals were considerably lower than in some southern NSW districts, where falls of 25mm to 50mm were forecast. Isolated areas could receive as much as 100mm. Useful Rain for New England For producers around Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell and Armidale, rainfall between 5mm and 25mm would generally be welcome. ABARES said the predicted rain could support crop and pasture growth while improving soil moisture. This moisture could help winter crops continue developing and support pastures as livestock producers prepare for spring. However, rainfall totals can vary significantly between farms, particularly when showers produce uneven falls. Pasture growth across Australia during the three months to July was mixed. Central and southern regions generally recorded above-average growth, while below-average pasture growth occurred across parts of northeastern Australia. Northern Rivers

Requires Caution The Northern Rivers must be viewed differently from the New England cropping belt. The ABARES report provides a national agricultural overview rather than individual forecasts for Casino, Lismore, Kyogle, Ballina, Murwillumbah or Grafton. However, it indicates that north-eastern Australia was drier than many southern agricultural regions. Northern NSW cropping districts were also expected to receive more modest rainfall than southern areas. Northern Rivers cattle producers should continue monitoring pasture growth, soil moisture and local rainfall. Rainfall timing is also important for sugar cane growers. Excessive rain can soften paddocks, delay harvesting and restrict machinery access. Conversely, prolonged dry conditions may eventually limit plant growth. Soil Moisture Offers Some Support ABARES soil-moisture modelling showed broadly average to above-average moisture across much of Australia. Stored moisture can provide crops and pastures with an important buffer when rainfall becomes less frequent. Local conditions vary considerably, however, and the national assessment does not mean every Northern Rivers or New England property has adequate soil moisture. Murray-Darling Basin water storages increased by 108 gigalitres between 30 July and 6 August, reaching 13,071 gigalitres, or 59 per cent of total capacity. Despite the improvement, levels remained 1,437 gigalitres, or 10 per cent, below the same time last year. Overall, northern NSW faces neither an exceptionally wet nor completely dry outlook. New England producers could benefit from modest rainfall, while Northern Rivers farmers have greater reason for caution. The practical message is to make the most of useful rain while preparing for potentially drier periods during spring. Source: Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

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September 3, 2026

SPORTS & SPORT RESULTS

Sea Eagles soar into grand final

By Tim Howard The seemingly unstoppable momentum the Macksville Sea Eagles have established in the second half of the Group 2 Rugby League season has propelled them into Sunday’s grand final against Woolgoolga. At Rex Hardaker Field on Sunday, the visitors crushed minor premiers and home team Sawtell 30-12 with a mixture of punishing defence and lethal finishing. Last without a win after four games, the Sea Eagles have been lethal in the run into the finals and were ruthless in their disposal of the Panthers. After conceding the first try to some individual brilliance from Panthers centre Stephen Prince and winger Kalani Morris, the Sea Eagles piled on four tries to set up an 18-6 lead by half-time. It was a punishing opening 17 minutes from both teams that would have appealed to league purists, with both packs ripping into each other from the opening whistle. Morris’s try broke the deadlock, but it seemed to lift the Sea Eagles more than the home team and they were on the board a few minutes later. They denied the Panthers a try on their line and then,

The players signal they’d had enough after 79 bruising minutes and a 30-12 scoreline in favour of the Macksville Sea Eagles. Sawtell and Macksville players shake hands as the referee tries to award a scrum.

with the aid of an offside penalty, moved the ball upfield into an attacking position. On the last tackle, halfback Rhiley Maxwell launched a bomb into the corner where Panthers winger Kalem Blair spilled the ball and Sea Eagles centre Mathieu Garrigues swooped on it to score in the left corner. The sideline conversion failed. Macksville turned the 6-4 deficit into a 10-6 lead with 10 minutes remaining in the half. Gifted another set from a play-the-ball penalty, Macksville surged towards the tryline. Hardworking prop Billy

Cockbain charged at the line and was brought down metres short. From the play-the-ball, reserve Beau Harper darted towards the line, twisted away from a tackle and planted the ball over the line. Fullback Pierre Monteil slotted the conversion, taking the score to 10-6, but the Sea Eagles weren’t done with the Panthers just yet. The Macksville forwards charged up the middle of the field and, on the last tackle, Maxwell launched a towering bomb that Panthers fullback Karl Turner misjudged completely, but his

opposite number, Monteil, grabbed cleanly. He offloaded to reserve forward Ulysses Roberts, who tried to grubber ahead. The kick bounced off defenders straight to Monteil, who fired the ball to Garrigues, who crossed for his second try of the game. The conversion failed, but at 14-6 the momentum was with Macksville and they made the Panthers pay with another try before half-time. This time it was a clever short-passing burst involving big back-rower Frank Winterstein and centre Aidan Carey that put Winterstein on a 20m

run to the corner to score. The score remained 18-6 at half-time and after the break the Panthers came out desperate to claw back the deficit. What eventuated was a repeat of the opening minutes of the first half as both packs tore into each other. The Panthers were able to secure the lion’s share of possession early in the half and eventually made it count in the 15th minute when a crisp last-tackle passing movement put centre Robert Brilley over in the corner. Halfback Mikaere Beattie converted from the sideline, putting the

Panthers back within striking distance, but it was short-lived. With about 18 minutes left, Macksville scored again, with Atkins finishing off a passing move to make the score 24-12 following a successful conversion. And with the Panthers down to 12 after an illdisciplined midfield clash resulted in a sin-binning, Macksville turned the screws. A dropout resulted in a penalty in front, which Monteil converted for 2612 with eight minutes left to play. Then an ill-disciplined swipe at the ball in the dummy-half’s hands cost the Panthers another penalty shot, which Monteil knocked over. A high shot on hooker Murray Spear in nearly the same spot yielded another two points. By the time Prince knocked on trying to play the ball with less than a minute remaining and the score standing at 30-12, the players had effectively called full-time. With the referee holding out his arm to award a scrum, the players were already shaking hands and the Sea Eagles were heading to a grand final date with Woolgoolga at Coffs Harbour CeX Stadium on Sunday.

!"#$%&'()&*+%& BALLINA NINE HOLE GOLF Tuesday’s round saw Sandra Davey-Koch have an amazing game, taking out first place with an impressive 24 points — and she also picked up the Longest Putt prize! Susan Frazier came in second on 21 points, closely followed by Gill Richardson, also on 21. Nearest the Pin: Division 1 – Gill Richardson Division 2 – Richelle Gibson Thursday’s round saw Narelle Warren lead

the field with a great 24 points. Sarah Jackson finished second on 21, with Maria Donnelly third on 19. Nearest the Pin: Division 1 – Liz Strang Division 2 – Robyn Hanrahan Congratulations to all our winners and placegetters! CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS – 30 AUGUST 2026 Phillip Piccoli claimed victory in Sunday’s Casino Social Golf competition with an impressive Stableford

score of 28 points. Gary Shephard finished runnerup with 22 points. D. Roberts secured the putting trophy with 15 putts, while S. Skenner won the players’ draw. Nearest-to-the-pin winners were F. Bruni on the second hole, Phillip Piccoli on the third and fourth holes, G. Skennar on the fifth, sixth and seventh holes, G. Randall on the eighth and D. Roberts on the 18th. Next Sunday’s event, sponsored by Newstead Automotive Services Casino, will be a singlestroke competition played

over the top 11 holes for the monthly medal. A barbecue will follow the competition. Visitors are welcome to play, with hit-off available from 6.30am to 7.30am. CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS A smaller field contested the third round of the Coraki Veterans Golf Championships, with several impressive scores recorded. However, the highlight of the day belonged to Peter Martin, who achieved a hole-in-one on the third

hole. Congratulations to Peter on recording his second hole-in-one in almost 60 years of playing golf—a remarkable achievement. R. Earnshaw won the round, followed by B. Cramp in second place and S. McDonald in third. G. Brown received the free game. Chicken and ball winners were G. Tait, A. Ganter, S. Ormond, S. Toms, L. Bonner, Peter Martin, W. Henwood, J. Larkin and T. Wood. Nearest-to-the-pin honours went to Peter Martin on the

third/12th—courtesy of his hole-in-one—and N. Cupitt on the sixth/15th. Golfers are reminded that the fourth round of the championships will be played this Thursday, 3 September 2026. The monthly medal is scheduled for Thursday, 10 September 2026. Hit-off time is 8.30am. Players are asked to arrive early so the draw can be completed. Until then, good golfing! Max By The Northern Rivers Sports News Desk

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Buccaneers revival secures grand final victory By Graham Mackie Yamba Buccaneers came from behind in the second half to score a well earned victory in the grand final of the Far North Coast Presidents Cup competition at Crozier Field, LIsmore. The Buccaneers ran out 26-16 winners after being down 9-3 at halftime to the Mullumbimby Moonshiners. The first half was a brutal affair and was marred by missed tackles and dropped ball. After halftime that all changed. Zephyr Trotman, Nathan Hollis and Luke Douglas energised the backline and received some great support from the forwards. The effervescent Robbie Hill had his best game of the season and with No 8 Tom Sullivan, Jack Horne, Cooper Olsen and Beau Birch began to dominate the Moonshiners. Then on came Tarquin de Jong an impact player of the highest quality, who terrorised the Mullumbimby attack until he unfortunately was yellow carded for a supposed high tackle.

The Yamba Buccaneers pose for the team photo after winning Far North Coast Rugby Union’s Presidents Cup competition with a 26-16 win of the Mullumbimby Moonshiners.

Birch was also yellow carded for a dubious offence, but the horse had bolted with Trotman sealing the game with two long range penalties and Yamba cruised to the their first premiership since 2018. Mullumbimby also had a few problems with ill-discipline losing two players to the bin while one player was red carded for verbal abuse of the referee. It certainly was different game from the previous encounter when Yamba bulldozed the strong Mullumbimby side 32-0 in the wet.

Tries were scored by captain Christian Whittaker, Nathan Hollis and Robbie Hill. Trotman kicked three penalty goals and a conversion. Trotman was named the Best and Fairest on ground, as well as picking up the award for the most points scored in the competition. Tom Sullivan was named Players Player. Far North Coast Rugby executive needs to strengthen this valuable competition and not devalue it by taking away Evans River and Kyogle to create a logistic nightmare with teams sometimes

having three byes in a row. It was great to see Iluka Cossacks make a comeback and they played some great rugby throughout the season. The initial aim of the Presidents Cup is to encourage grass roots rugby with one town, one club one team to flourish and not be be forced to a higher division. If you have more than one team you play in Division 1. Yamba Buccaneers have invested heavily in the development of juniors as well as the much needed upgrade to Yamba Oval with new lights and change

Cooper Olsen contesting the ball in the line out for the Buccaneers during the 26-16 grand final win over Mullumbimby at Lismore’s Crozier Field on Saturday.

rooms. The ground itself is one of the best in the zone. Congratulations must go to the still playing president, Adrian Miller, and his enthusiastic committee, coach Conor McMurdock, the sponsors and the Yamba community for their support throughout this premiership winning season. The annual presentation night will be held at the Yamba Shores Tavern on Friday, September 4 at 6pm and the Juniors will be at Yamba Oval on Sunday, September 13 at 9am

Replay of the grand final is available on YouTube via Mark Gough Media Sports. It was a well-deserved victory for the Buccaneers, made even better with the arrival of former Wallaby Kane Douglas, who ran the water during the game. He helped develop and mentor a few of the younger players and the mood in the dressing room after the win was one of great team spirit and self-belief which reflected the commitment of the players, coach Conor and all the others who helped throughout the season.

two barnstorming runs by Grafton front-rowers Roxy Kilduff and Venina Nabekura gave the visitors breathing space when Nabekura carried four defenders across the line for a much-needed fivepointer.

side and were still in the contest until Fuller slotted a 30-metre penalty goal to book her side a ticket into the decider in two weeks’ time.

Gutsy Redmen overcome Vikings

By Gary Nichols

The Grafton Redmen first grade side had to dig deep to overcome a defiant Hastings Valley Vikings side in the minor-semi-final on Sunday. Reduced to 12-players late in the second half, Grafton defied the odds in the face of adversity to come away with a gutsy 32-26 victory in front of a parochial home crowd. The referee produced a wave of yellow cards throughout the game in what was a tense and gripping contest that hung in the balance until the final siren. It was a test of mental toughness for the home side. After the game players were almost too mentally and physically drained to celebrate the victory. Both sides crossed

Redmen fullback Emily Loy was a standout against Coffs Snappers on Saturday in the major semi-final. Photo: Gary Nichols.

for four tries, but it was the radar right boot of Redmen fullback Ravu Seruvakula which proved the difference.

Grafton will now head down to Coffs Harbour next Saturday to play Snappers in the elimination final.

The champion number 15 slotted three conversions and two penalty goals as well as having a hand in two tries.

The Grafton Redmen Women’s side have booked themselves a place in the Mid North Coast grand final after a hard-fought bruising battle against Coffs Harbour Snappers on Saturday.

Young front-rowers Zac Skinner, Fletcher McGrath and Kaden McCarthy were simply superb up front while outside centre Senio Manu Faalupega played himself to a standstill.

The opening stanza was dominated by fierce forward exchanges with both sides involved in a

tense arm-wrestle. Something had to give, and it was Grafton five-eighth Yuri Fuller who caught the Snappers defence napping to send winger Zahlee Kilduff over the tryline out wide for a five-nil lead. However, Snappers hit back right on the stroke of time when winger Destinee Morris outpaced the defence to score in the corner to level the scores. Mid-way through the second-half Redmen centre Shaniqua Williams increased Grafton’s lead when she beat four defenders to score under the uprights. At 12-5, Snappers refused to buckle and when scrumhalf Eryn Sandry sliced through a yawning gap, suddenly Coffs were back in the game as they crept within two points of the visitors. With 10 left on the clock

Snappers through everything against an injury ravaged Redmen

There were plenty of fabulous performances from players on both sides however there were none better than Grafton fullback Emily Loy.

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