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From investigator to administrator: how CVC put its future in the Minister’s hands Clarence Valley councillors thought they were asking the State Government to help clear the air after three extraordinary weeks. Within 24 hours Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig was considering suspending them. Mayor Peter Johnstone says he saw the possibility — but never expected it to happen so quickly. Just how did a unanimous vote produced the biggest threat yet to the elected council? By Tim Howard “We were hoping for an investigator, and instead we get an administrator.” Clarence Valley Mayor Peter Johnstone managed to sum up in 10 words the extraordinary position his council found itself in last weekend. On Thursday, October 1, all nine Clarence Valley councillors voted to ask NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig and the Office of Local Government to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, a comprehensive independent investigation into the governance, administration, operations and financial management of Clarence Valley Council. Less than 24 hours later Mr Hoenig wrote to council advising he was considering using his powers under section 438I of the Local Government Act to suspend the elected governing body and appoint an interim administrator. The Minister said he had considered council’s resolution together with “the circumstances and information relevant to the council’s current functioning”. “I reasonably believe that the appointment of an interim administrator may be necessary to restore the proper and effective functioning of the council,” he wrote. It was not a suspension order. Councillors were given an opportunity to make submissions before the Minister made his decision. But there could be no doubt about what had prompted the escalation. “I am considering this action in response to the motion council endorsed on 1 October 2026 titled ‘Item 7.2 – Investigation’,” Mr Hoenig wrote. The response surprised councillors. But perhaps not quite as completely as first appeared. During Thursday’s debate Cr Johnstone had warned his colleagues that much of what they wanted the State Government to investigate fell squarely within their own responsibilities. “We’re asking somebody else to do our job here, because our job is role of governing body,” he said. “That’s our job, folks.

New Clarence Valley mayor Peter Johnstone’s warning during last Thursday’s extraordinary meeting, that council might be inviting others to do its job, has proved remarkably prescient.

Deputy Mayor Cristie Yager says the council was not looking for an administrator, but an investigator to help it get back on track and earn the confidence of the community.

That’s our job as councillors, and it’s concerning to me that we are effectively abdicating that.” Then he voted for the motion. So did everybody else. Speaking two days later, Cr Johnstone revealed he had wondered before casting his vote whether the Minister might see the same problem. “I did wonder if that would be something the minister would pick up on, but I certainly didn’t expect this to happen, and certainly not the day after,” he said. “I am aware of the full powers of the minister with regard to these sort of things, so it was definitely a possibility. “I didn’t think it was as high a possibility as it clearly has been.” What councillors thought they were asking for Cr Cristie Yager’s motion was born from what she described as longstanding concerns about the council, brought into sharper focus by the tumultuous events of September. It asked for an investigation principally covering the period from January 1, 2022 to the present, while allowing earlier matters to be examined where necessary. And its scope was enormous. Governance, statutory compliance, delegations and executive decision-making were included, along with workplace culture, recruitment and promotion practices, financial management, expenditure, procurement, contracts, reserves and assets. It also sought scrutiny of

she had posted as a draft and questioned why Cr Baker had not contacted her before requesting an extraordinary meeting. By the time the meeting arrived she had formally submitted the motion through council procedures anyway. It appeared on the agenda as item 7.2 — immediately after councillors spent considerable time debating item 7.1, concerning how her proposal should be brought before them. Cr Toms argued council business belonged in the council chamber rather than on Facebook and initially appeared unaware Cr Yager’s formal motion was already the next item. She later acknowledged she had not seen item 7.2. There was also an explanation: the printed papers in front of her apparently predated the addition, while the updated online papers included it. Eventually the procedural argument was resolved. Then councillors debated the investigation. Cr Baker strongly supported it. “Anybody that doesn’t think this is important has not been paying attention,” he said. Cr Greg Clancy supported it. Cr Lynne Cairns supported it. Former mayor Ray Smith supported it while raising concerns about potential cost and time. Cr Johnstone raised his warning about councillors’ own responsibilities. Then came the nine-nil vote. But Cr Johnstone now says the unanimous result

record keeping, transparency, information provided to councillors, complaints, public interest disclosures, internal audit, risk and fraud controls, legal and consultancy services and conduct potentially involving maladministration, waste, systemic governance failure or non-compliance. The motion stressed complaints and concerns were not proof allegations were true and called for procedural fairness. Its purpose, Cr Yager said, was to establish facts and give the organisation a stable footing for the future. Cr Johnstone says that was also how he understood what council was seeking. “The original motion from Cristie was really looking for a bit of support from the Office of Local Government, in terms of investigators,” he said. The hope was an independent examination might say council had a clean bill of health or identify particular matters it needed to address. “That’s all we wanted, to be honest,” he said. The irony was that councillors had spent much of Thursday’s extraordinary meeting fighting over the process for reaching a position on which they ultimately all agreed. Cr Andrew Baker, supported by the required number of councillors including Cr Karen Toms, had requested the extraordinary meeting after Cr Yager published her proposed motion on Facebook. Cr Baker wanted council to deal with the matter quickly. Cr Yager regarded what

disguised reservations. “I think several of us were not completely happy with the motion,” he said. They nevertheless understood what it was trying to achieve. The decision was made that, if council was going down that road, there was value in doing it together. “We might as well make it something that’s unanimous as a council,” Cr Johnstone said. “Let’s try and make it unanimous so that the community can see that we will debate the issues, but we’ll actually take it forward and we’ll come up with a joint position.” Council had achieved unanimity. The Minister’s response suggested unanimity was not necessarily the reassurance councillors thought it was. There was another important piece of history. This was not the first time the Office of Local Government had examined what was happening at Clarence Valley Council. After receiving a large number of complaints, OLG officials undertook a factfinding exercise during 2025 and 2026. In March this year Mr Hoenig told NSW Budget Estimates Clarence Valley Council had not acted unlawfully or improperly or done anything it was not entitled to do. He said community disharmony had nevertheless prompted OLG to speak with people in the Clarence Valley. Continued page 3

thenorthernriverstimes.com.au Deputy Secretary Brett Whitworth subsequently visited councillors in April. Mr Whitworth was careful to distinguish the exercise from a formal investigation or intervention under the Local Government Act. He said council was making decisions, getting through its agendas and continuing to provide services. “From a role of a local government authority, the council is functioning effectively,” he said. But there was a qualification which now reads rather differently. Mr Whitworth identified concerns about the governing body and said one issue repeatedly raised was the difficulty councillors had talking to each other. He encouraged them to work together on complex issues. Six months later councillors managed to spend a substantial part of an extraordinary meeting in heated disagreement about the pathway to a motion they ultimately supported unanimously. Cr Johnstone believes the earlier OLG exercise forms part of the background to what is happening now. “There was that investigation before, and it didn’t really come out with anything major that council needed to look at,” he said. But it did not silence people who believed deeper

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Cr Andrew Baker called last Thursday’s extraordinary meeting, with Cr Karen Toms, which appears to have trigged the Local Government Minister’s response.

NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has been hearing about Clarence Valley Council for more than a year. It seems the last few weeks might have changed his mind about letting the council look after itself.

problems remained. Then came September. The month nobody would have written “If you had told me a month ago of everything that would have happened in the last three weeks, I’d have suggested it was fanciful and that you should come up with a more realistic plot,” Cr Johnstone said. It started with an election which should have been routine. At council’s September 17 meeting four councillors contested the mayoralty.

and Cr Johnstone declared mayor. The advice was wrong. Under the prescribed procedure the name drawn was the successful candidate. Council acknowledged the error the following morning and sought urgent advice about what to do next. Cr Johnstone resigned as mayor. After another extraordinary meeting and further procedural and legal consideration, a fresh mayoral election was eventually held

Successive ballots left Cr Smith and Cr Johnstone tied four votes each, with Cr Cairns abstaining. That meant the election had to be decided by drawing lots. Before the draw Cr Clancy specifically asked whether the name drawn would be elected rather than eliminated. Then-general manager Laura Black, acting as returning officer, advised the opposite. Cr Smith’s name was drawn. He was eliminated

and Cr Johnstone returned to the mayor’s chair with a 6-3 vote. In between, another extraordinary meeting terminated Ms Black’s employment under the no-fault provision of her contract. Council appointed director Adam Cameron acting general manager. ABC reported Ms Black left immediately with 38 weeks pay (about $272,000) plus entitlements. Cr Johnstone said the decision was about resetting the

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council’s direction rather than attributing fault. Suddenly the organisation had a new mayor, an acting general manager and the prospect of recruiting a permanent replacement while questions about governance that had simmered for years were again boiling over. The problems did not begin in September The council’s governance disputes have a longer history. One of the more complicated involved a 2023 concerns notice arising from allegedly defamatory comments. A subsequent GIPA application sought the document. Searches initially failed to identify the concerns notice as a council record and the dispute eventually reached the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Following an appeal and further searches in 2025, the document was located in personal correspondence. With Ms Black’s consent it was treated as a council record and released with personal information redacted. Council’s own November 2025 statement detailed that unusual journey from an unlocated document through tribunal proceedings to eventual release. Then there was the wrecking ball. Continued page 4

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During the bitter dispute with long-term users of council-managed caravan parks, a leaked internal council email canvassing ideas for a Jacaranda Festival staff performance included an AI-generated image of workers riding wrecking balls into caravans. The suggestion referenced Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball. Ms Black said the idea had been rejected as potentially insensitive and was intended to mock perceptions of council’s own handling of the caravan controversy rather than the affected van owners. The distinction did little to quell the anger when the email became public. For critics, episodes such as these became symbols of broader concerns about transparency, records, communication and organisational culture. For council and its defenders, complaints did not necessarily establish wrongdoing, a distinction both Mr Hoenig and Mr Whitworth had previously recognised. Even the financial picture was more complicated than competing narratives suggested. Mr Whitworth said in April council was financially secure and had substantial cash available to renew assets. Around the same period, however, council’s draft 2026-27 budget was forecasting a $528,000 deficit unless adjustments were made, with officers recommending measures to bring it closer to balance. A projected operating deficit did not by itself invalidate Mr Whitworth’s broader assessment of financial security, but finances have increasingly concerned Cr Johnstone. His latest concern is council’s modernised salary structure. He unsuccessfully sought a pause to

further implementation at Thursday’s meeting, with councillors instead unanimously seeking another report. Cr Johnstone estimates the long-term cost could be substantial but acknowledges other councillors believe savings may offset some of it. “I could be wrong,” he said. That, he said, was why he wanted the report. And if councillors are suspended, such decisions could instead fall to an administrator. Who chooses the next GM? That possibility leads to one of the most immediate practical consequences of the Minister’s intervention. Council has just terminated one general manager and needs to recruit another. Cr Johnstone wants the elected councillors to make that appointment. “We want to start the process of recruiting a new general manager, and I don’t know quite what happens if we’ve been suspended at that point,” he said. “I think it’s right that the community has an opportunity, through their representatives as councillors, to get the opportunity to select the general manager.” He intends to make a personal submission to Mr Hoenig and hopes councillors can also agree on a joint council response. His case will be that Thursday’s resolution was not intended to surrender council’s responsibilities and that the elected governing body remains capable of performing them. Ultimately, he accepts, the decision belongs to the Minister. That leaves Clarence Valley Council in an extraordinary position. Six months ago the Office of Local Government said the council was functioning effectively while identifying

communication between councillors as an issue requiring attention. Three weeks ago Clarence Valley Council had an elected mayor and permanent general manager. Then it elected the wrong mayor after incorrectly applying a draw used to resolve a tied vote. The declared mayor resigned. The general manager’s contract was terminated. Another mayoral election was held. Councillors then spent part of another extraordinary meeting arguing about how to consider an investigation they all eventually supported. They unanimously asked the State Government to examine how their council was functioning. The following day the Local Government Minister told them he was considering whether restoring its “proper and effective functioning” required temporarily removing them from office. Peter Johnstone had warned his colleagues about asking somebody else to do their job. He voted for the investigation anyway. Now he is preparing to convince the Minister he and his fellow councillors should be allowed to keep doing it. And perhaps nothing captures the speed of events better than his description of the past three weeks. A month ago, he says, the plot would have been too fanciful to believe. The problem for Clarence Valley Council is that it is no longer fiction. Councillors met for yet another extraordinary meeting on Tuesday afternoon, where they discussed the Minister’s letter and their response to it. A report from that meeting will be in next week’s edition of The Northern Rivers Times.

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Ballina Council has reduced its average development assessment time by 59 days, helping it qualify for a statewide infrastructure funding program rewarding faster housing approvals. By Robert Heyward Ballina is among 44 NSW council areas eligible to share up to $73 million after improving development assessment times and clearing housing application backlogs. The funding will become available through Round Two of the NSW Government’s Faster Assessments Incentive Program. Successful councils can receive grants of up to $3 million for roads, footpaths, parks, sporting facilities, open spaces and community infrastructure needed to support population growth. The number of qualifying councils has risen from 35 in the first round to 44 in the second, indicating that more councils are processing development applications within the required timeframe. Eligible councils met the NSW Government’s 105day assessment benchmark during the 2025-26 financial year. Together, the successful councils recorded an average assessment time of 78 days. That result was eight days faster than the previous year. Ballina achieved one of the strongest regional

available council performance tables and free training for up to 950 development assessment officers through the NSW Planning Practice Program. Average development application assessment times across NSW have fallen by more than 30 per cent since the current government took office. The NSW Government committed $200 million over three years to the Faster Assessments Incentive Program. It is available to 53 councils with housing targets or anticipated demand exceeding 1,000 additional homes. Round One awarded approximately $54 million to 30 councils. Another $7 million remains reserved for five eligible councils whose projects require further assessment. Mr Scully said faster housing approvals must be matched by investment in essential local infrastructure. “New communities need parks, roads and open space just as much as they need homes,” he said. NSW currently has more than 80,000 homes under construction, the state’s highest figure in seven years.

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improvements, reducing its average assessment timeframe by 59 days. Sutherland Shire recorded an 80-day improvement, cutting its average from 177 days to 97 days within 12 months. Willoughby reduced its timeframe by 88 days, while QueanbeyanPalerang achieved a 55-day improvement. Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully said faster decisions would provide greater certainty for people seeking to build, renovate or invest. “Councils that were once taking months longer than the benchmark are now turning their performance around and getting decisions made faster,” Mr Scully said. “More homes moving through the system faster means more choice for young people and families who just want a foot in the door, whether that is their first home or their next one.” The improvement follows support delivered through the Expert Planner Program, which placed experienced planning professionals within councils to clear backlogs and improve assessment processes. The results also follow the introduction of publicly

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Council refuses salary pause but demands answers on $1.2m pay restructure

By Tim Howard Clarence Valley Council will push ahead with its controversial modernised salary structure despite councillors unanimously agreeing they need more information about its long-term cost and potential impact on the workforce. A bid by new Mayor Peter Johnstone to pause implementation until the financial implications were clearly set out was defeated 6-3 at Thursday’s extraordinary council meeting in Grafton. But minutes later all nine councillors backed a foreshadowed motion from Cr Andrew Baker demanding a report on the progress of the restructure, its financial implications and, particularly, the risk of further destabilising council’s workforce. The decision means implementation will continue while the report is prepared, with adjusted pay rates currently scheduled to take effect from the first pay period in January 2027. The issue has been simmering since April, when councillors unanimously resolved that implementation of the modernised salary structure was “not supported in its current form” and required additional information before proceeding. Despite that concern, the structure was subsequently included in the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents adopted by council on June 18. The June budget process put the cost at about $592,000 for the second half of 2026-27, rising to about $1.2 million for a full year. On Thursday Acting General Manager Adam Cameron told

Clarence Valley Council’s acting general manager Adam Cameron said the costs associated with the wage restructure would be affected by future award increases.

councillors the annual figure would also be affected by future award increases. He said consultation with staff had now been completed and fewer than 0.6 per cent of employees had opted out of the new structure. But unions have raised questions about the consultation process and councillors were told the matter had reached the NSW Industrial Relations Commission. Cr Johnstone’s mayoral minute sought to halt further implementation until council’s Long-Term Financial Plan clearly compared the projected costs of retaining the existing salary structure with implementing the new one. It would also have required another council resolution before the new structure could proceed. Cr Karen Toms initially

strengthened the mayoral minute with an amendment referring the proposal to council’s independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee for assessment of its financial, workforce, operational and organisational risks. Cr Johnstone accepted the amendment. He told councillors his concern was not whether council employees deserved higher wages, but whether ratepayers could afford the additional permanent expense. “This is an additional pay bump, something extra,” he said. “The question isn’t over the dedication or work ethic of council employees, or whether an extra pay increase would be welcome. The question is whether ratepayers can afford it.” Cr Johnstone estimated the

additional cost could reach between $15 million and $20 million over a decade once subsequent increases were taken into account. He warned council could eventually be forced to choose between reducing services, cutting staff or seeking additional rate revenue. “We’re not doing our job if we don’t ask these questions,” he said. The debate revealed considerable uncertainty among councillors about exactly what they had approved in June and what savings or efficiencies the modernised structure was expected to produce. Cr Lynne Cairns questioned how the proposal could be described in terms of savings when council faced an additional cost of more than $500,000 for its first six months and around $1.2 million annually thereafter. Cr Baker said his understanding when the proposal was originally presented was that modernisation would ultimately produce efficiencies elsewhere in the organisation. “Modernised doesn’t necessarily mean more expensive in the long run,” he said. He argued council should obtain a detailed report before considering stopping a process already well advanced. His greater concern was the message a pause would send to employees who had already been consulted and had an expectation the new structure would proceed. Cr Greg Clancy agreed. He said council had reached a point where “there’s an expectation now” among employees and it would be difficult to pull back without damaging morale. “To be a staff member in

Clarence Valley Council at the moment could be quite stressful for a lot of people,” he said. “I don’t believe it’s the right time to pull the rug from underneath these people.” Former mayor Ray Smith supported Cr Johnstone’s proposed pause, but warned council needed to be extremely careful about the cumulative effect of its recent decisions on staff. “We’ve just terminated the contract of the general manager, we’re talking now about a pause on a salary restructure, and later this morning we’re probably going to endorse a major investigation into all sorts of things that have been happening in this council,” he said. “Destabilisation of the workforce equates to low staff morale, which equates to low productivity, and that can have an adverse effect on the provision of services and facilities.” Deputy Mayor Cristie Yager supported the pause, arguing council also had to consider the financial pressure on the wider community. “My greater concern … is a destabilisation of our community, because as far as I’m concerned, if our community cannot financially support this organisation that is here to provide services for the people who are paying, then I think that is a greater concern,” she said. Cr Toms, who had initially intended to support the mayoral minute, ultimately voted against it. She said councillors clearly needed better financial information, but stopping implementation now risked adding to uncertainty among more than 500 employees after

an already turbulent period for the organisation. “I’m very concerned for our staff, and I’m very concerned for the whole community because they’re also concerned about what’s going on,” she said. “There is a real risk that this organisation will lose some pretty amazing staff, and if that happens, it’ll take years to recover.” Crs Johnstone, Yager and Smith voted for the pause. Crs Baker, Clancy, Toms, Cairns, Debrah Novak and Shane Causley voted against it. Cr Baker then moved that council receive a report on the progress of implementation, including additional information about its financial implications “with particular emphasis on risks of workforce destabilisation”. That motion was carried unanimously. Cr Johnstone clarified with Mr Cameron immediately after the first vote that rejection of the mayoral minute meant implementation would continue while the new report was prepared. Council corporate director Alex Moar indicated the report could be prepared for the October ordinary meeting, although it was likely to be a late report. The salary structure has effectively come full circle. In April councillors unanimously said they needed more information before supporting it. In June they adopted the planning documents containing it. In October they rejected an attempt to stop it — then unanimously asked for more information about what it will cost and what stopping it might do to their workforce.

Ballina Residents Invited To Shape Companion Animal Plan By Robert Heyward Ballina Shire residents are being invited to help shape the future management of dogs and cats across the region through a new community consultation process. Ballina Shire Council has placed its Draft Companion Animals Management Plan 2026–2030 on public exhibition and is encouraging pet owners and other community members to provide feedback before submissions close on Friday, October 30. The plan will guide Council’s approach to companion animal management during the next four years. It addresses responsible pet ownership, off-leash exercise areas, ranger patrols, enforcement, dogs in public places and the protection of native

animals. It also examines the competing needs associated with shared beaches, parks and recreational spaces. These areas must accommodate dog owners while remaining safe and welcoming for residents who may not feel comfortable around animals. Council’s Coordinator Health and Environment, Rachael Jenner, said companion animal management generated considerable community interest across Ballina Shire. “We know our community cares deeply about animals, and there are understandably strong views about how dogs and other pets are managed, particularly when it comes to our beaches, parks and other shared public spaces,” Ms Jenner said.

“For many people, pets are part of the family. At the same time, our public spaces have environmental values and need to work for everyone, including people who may not be comfortable around dogs. This plan is about trying to achieve a sound balance.” The draft plan considers Ballina Shire’s existing network of seven off-leash dog exercise areas. It also identifies opportunities for Council to investigate improvements to those facilities. Off-leash areas give dogs opportunities to exercise, socialise and expend energy in designated locations. However, their management also requires clear boundaries, appropriate facilities and responsible behaviour from owners. The broader plan aims to

encourage owners to meet their obligations and maintain effective control of their animals. Education, ranger patrols and enforcement are among the measures available to Council when responding to concerns involving dogs and cats. Managing animals in public places can involve issues such as dogs roaming beyond designated areas, owners failing to maintain effective control and animals affecting other people’s enjoyment of beaches and parks. Environmental protection is another important consideration. Ballina Shire contains sensitive coastal, wetland and bushland habitats that support native wildlife. Poorly controlled domestic animals can disturb wildlife or place vulnerable species at risk.

Council is therefore seeking feedback from people with a wide range of experiences, including dog and cat owners, families, recreational users, environmental advocates and residents who do not own pets. The consultation is intended to determine which current arrangements are working effectively, where improvements may be required and which companion animal issues matter most to the community. Residents can read the draft plan and complete a short survey through Council’s Your Say Ballina engagement website. Comments submitted through the survey will be treated as formal submissions and considered when Council finalises the document. Participants must register

or sign in to the Your Say Ballina platform before completing the online survey. Following the public exhibition period, Council staff will review the feedback and prepare the final plan. It will then return to a future Council meeting for consideration. The consultation does not mean every requested change will automatically become part of the final document. Instead, it gives Council an opportunity to consider community experiences alongside its legal, environmental and public-space management responsibilities. Feedback can be submitted until Friday, October 30, at yoursayballina.com.au/ companion-animal-management-plan-2026-2030.

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Dropping clangers and collecting gongs

By Tim Howard Clarence Valley Council might have been dropping a few clangers lately, but it has also been collecting gongs. After a bruising period of administrative and governance turmoil, three major council projects have been recognised at the 2026 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards — including two projects that caused council a few headaches of their own along the way. The Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre was recognised as an Outstanding Nominee in the Project of the Year category, while the Bluff Bridge Replacement and Rushforth Road Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Upgrade were finalists. The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct ultimately took out Project of the Year at the awards ceremony on September 16. But having three Clarence Valley projects recognised in the category gave council something to celebrate after a difficult few weeks. Acting general manager Adam Cameron said the

The Bluff Bridge replacement project was made the finals of the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards.

The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognised the Rushforth Rd Reservoir upgrade as a worthy finalist in this year’s awards, finalised in Sydney on September 16.

projects demonstrated how investment in infrastructure could make a lasting difference to the community. “The Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre, Bluff Bridge Replacement and Rushforth Road Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Upgrade each demonstrate how quality infrastructure can make a lasting difference to our community,” Mr Cameron said. “Being recognised at the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards is a wonderful acknowledgement of the planning, expertise and collaboration that went into bringing each project to life.”

the ageing Grafton Olympic Pool site into a modern regional aquatic facility, with indoor and outdoor pools, a 600-seat grandstand, all-abilities splashpad, waterslides and accessible community facilities. The project also incorporates solar power, rainwater harvesting and advanced water filtration, and Council says it was ultimately delivered below budget. The result is a facility capable of providing not only recreational and competition swimming for the Clarence Valley, but hosting larger regional events.

There is a touch of irony in the recognition, particularly for the aquatic centre and Rushforth Road projects. Both created administrative headaches for Council during their development, demonstrating that the path to an award-winning piece of infrastructure is not necessarily as polished as the finished product. But whatever difficulties occurred along the way, Engineers Australia’s recognition provides an independent endorsement of the engineering outcomes. The Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre transformed

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The Rushforth Road Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Upgrade tackled a rather less glamorous but considerably more fundamental community need. The project replaced ageing infrastructure with a new chlorine contact tank and treated-water reservoir, with upgraded disinfection, monitoring and mixing systems. Council says the work has strengthened the security and reliability of drinking water supplies for about 50,000 Clarence Valley residents while reducing contamination risks. The third finalist, the Bluff

Bridge Replacement, replaced a timber crossing of the Orara River that had served the community since 1954. The old bridge was vulnerable to flooding, while its replacement provides greater flood immunity and a more reliable crossing for residents and freight. Its design is also intended to reduce maintenance requirements and costs over the life of the bridge. Perhaps most impressively, construction continued through multiple flood events, with Council saying the project was completed safely, on time and under budget. Taken together, the three projects cover three very different areas of local government responsibility — recreation, transport and drinking water — and their recognition provides a reminder that amid the political and administrative dramas that can dominate attention at Prince Street, Council is also responsible for delivering substantial pieces of infrastructure. And sometimes, despite a few clangers along the way, they turn out to be worthy of a gong.

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Bowling club CEO, Roger and out after 20 years By Samantha Elley It is early morning and patrons haven’t started arriving at the Evans Head Bowling Club yet, giving CEO, Roger Hong, plenty of time to do the wages and paperwork before another busy day. It is school holidays so the days and evenings are a little busier than usual, testimony to the popularity of the ‘bowlo’ in the beachside village. In the 20 years that Roger has been at the helm, the club has seen some major changes and now he is counting down the days when he is about to pass that steering wheel to his second-in-charge, Brett Cooper. “I started off in the hospitality industry 47 years ago in Armidale,” he says. “I had 26 years at the Service Club and pretty much covered every department. “I did three years of accountancy prior to that which gave me the qualifications to master the financial side of the club operations and it was hands on for everything else.” Roger also had a lot to do with the catering side of the Armidale club, having played the part of maitre de and catering manager. “TAFE used to be held at the club so I used to go and sit in on the lessons for the commercial cookery,” he laughs. “Even though I wasn’t an indentured apprentice.” Roger says he does a lot of cooking at home and enjoys the food side of the business. After 26 years Roger knew it was time for a change for his family and applied for the role in Evans Head in 2006. “I thought, I will just put my hat in the ring, it was on the coast,” he says. “I really didn’t hold any sort of hope, but yep, I got the job which was great.” Despite, having just built a brand new house in Armidale, Roger decided to hold on to it, in case the three year contract didn’t work out. “Part of the package here was a little house next door where we’ve built the cabins,” he says. The cabins Roger is referring to were the first step in the club diversifying its business model, aiming for an income stream that wasn’t

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dependent just on the monies received from over the bar or the pokies. “It was just a lot of land going to waste so we came up with the proposal, we did a feasibility study on the block of land,” he says. “The way we were structured financially being a small club, the best option for us would be cabins to start off with, rather than build a big motel. “We could always onsell the cabins to recoup some of our money.” With that, the cabins opened in 2011, then in 2017 there was a management agreement with the Evans Head – Casino Surf Club. “Being a community-based organisation that was a perfect fit for us to work with the

community and a great volunteer organisation and use our expertise in food and beverage to run that operation, which we’ve been doing,” Roger says. From a small operation that sold hot chips and drinks in summer, under the management of the club, the Sand Bar restaurant and Sand Pit café, both with enviable views of Main Beach, continue to flourish. There is also the advantage of many jobs provided for local residents, especially junior staff. Then after a trip to Fiji, Roger noticed a lot of inflatables being used over there and came home with his newest diversification idea and Beechies was born. “Bowls is not a growing

sport and we had a lot of discussions with Bowls NSW of how strategic they were going to grow their business and there really wasn’t anything forthcoming,” he says. “We’ve got a lot of elderly people who love their bowls but there’s no juniors coming through so we thought how do we better develop our club? “We did the inflatables in 2019 and we really fought hard to get it as (some of the rinks where the inflatables are set up) was sacred territory.” As a community and family-based organisation, Roger argued that something needed to be available for families over Christmas and the blow up castles and other inflatables worked in well. “It’s been really good and created a huge business for

us and we’ve since developed the Sunset Deck and Bar and we’ve got a different food offering as well, besides Chinese,” he says, referencing the pizza bar. “We developed our function and events area as well to give us another string to our bow which is coming in really handy particularly with the surf club and the Sunset Bar.” And it didn’t stop there. “Then we were approached to take over the fish co-op (Evans Head Fishermens Co-Operative) which we did on April Fool’s Day 2023,” Roger laughs. “Which was a total change in business for us, something completely way off, even though we are very strong now in our food side. “The management team

were great, they just said, ‘Roger’s had another lunatic moment and we’ll just work with it and go forward’ and they have and it’s been really good for us and good for the fish co-op as well.” The club has signed a 30 year lease with the co-op ensuring the foundation of the economy for Evans Head will stay for time to come. In relation to rumours of a brewery being established at the co-op, Roger confirms they already have some of the infrastructure. “We’ve got the containers over there,” he says. “When we did the 30 year lease, we said there had to be a different business model, so we approached the breweries to come on board which we had but then the craft brewers have been doing it really tough. “We were ready to go forward with that then the Pacific Motel became available for sale, so we bought it.” Roger says it wasn’t in their strategic plan at the time but it was available and would compliment their own accommodation. With all their business streams in place, Roger says the club now puts $3 million back into the economy through wages. “We’ve got about 70 staff at our peak times and a lot of those are juniors,” he says. “So, it’s really important we give these kids work and a work ethic.” For Roger, community is paramount and the importance of giving back is a passion of his. “If you live in a community, it’s really important you are a part of that community,” he says. “Giving back to that community and consequently, with the fish co-op I think that’s something I am pretty passionate about so I am going to stay on with it as a consultant with those guys to see if we can get it to fruition.” He plans to mentor as well as consult in his retirement, so he will not be sitting on his hands. However, for Roger, first big plans, after he hangs up his CEO badge, the Hong family will be holidaying with his extended family at Christmas for the first time in 30 years.

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Birthday wishes from Brazil as Grafton’s Ken turns 113 By Tim Howard Grafton’s Ken Weeks has celebrated his 113th birthday with a greeting from the only verified living man in the world older than him, a Brazilian who shares his birthday. Born exactly one year apart, Mr Weeks and João Marinho Neto exchanged recorded birthday messages as they turned 113 and 114 respectively on Monday, October 5. The exchange connected Australia’s oldest living person, at Whiddon Grafton, with the world’s oldest living man in Brazil. Both men’s ages have been validated by international longevity research organisation LongeviQuest. Mr Weeks is the world’s second-oldest verified living man and the first Australian man recorded to reach 113. He also ranks 30th on LongeviQuest’s current list of verified living people, including women. Closer to home, his family organised a birthday outing in a vintage car, taking him around familiar Grafton haunts, including Carrs Creek school, which he attended more than a century ago. Residents at Whiddon lined the corridor as he headed out

Grafton supercentenarian Ken Weeks has turned 113. He is pictured here during the 2025 celebrations of his birthday.

for the drive. Granddaughter Eunice Weeks told ABC North Coast her grandfather was delighted by the surprise. “When he came out and saw everybody waiting with the vintage car, he said, ‘Oh, it’s

all just too much,’” she said. The milestone also brought family, friends and the Whiddon Grafton community together for a celebration featuring a specially prepared cake and a rendition of Happy Birthday.

Kenneth Loxton Weeks was born at his grandparents’ home in Dovedale St, Grafton, on October 5, 1913, the eldest of five children. He grew up on a riverside farm at Swan Creek and later attended Grafton High

School. His working life ranged from road and wartime airfield construction to truck driving, operating a petrol station and working at the Grafton Match Factory. He also co-owned a

Chrysler dealership and repair business, ran a radio and electrical sales and repair business in Prince Street, and later replaced it with a milk bar. Mr Weeks married Jean McPhee in 1941 and the couple had two sons, Ian and Noel. Jean died in 1986 after 45 years of marriage. He continued living independently into his hundreds, walking into town for shopping before buying an electric tricycle. He moved into aged care in 2018. His independence remains evident at 113. Family members say he still chooses his clothes, feeds himself and takes an interest in news and world events. Whiddon Grafton residential services manager Sandra Osborne told the ABC he maintained a daily exercise routine, walking two laps of the upstairs floor twice a day. His son Ian described a lifetime of plain food, hard work and no smoking or drinking. One well-publicised favourite is baked beans. Heinz marked his 110th birthday in 2023 by producing 300 personalised cans in his honour. Mr Weeks became Australia’s longest-lived verified man in April 2025, surpassing the record held by Queensland’s Dexter Kruger.

Red And Yellow Flags Rise For A New Far North Coast Patrol Season Surf Life Saving Far North Coast has begun another summer of beach patrols, backed by almost 1,500 volunteers and 10 clubs protecting the coastline from Yamba to Fingal Head By Robert Heyward The raising of the iconic red and yellow flags has marked the beginning of another patrol season for Surf Life Saving Far North Coast. The annual Raising of the Flags ceremony was held at Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, September 26, signalling the return of volunteer patrols ahead of another busy summer. Local Nippers will follow the lifesavers onto the sand in October, beginning another season of surf education, beach activities and lifesaving development. Surf Life Saving Far North Coast supports 10 clubs stretching from Yamba in the south to Fingal Head near the Queensland border. Its volunteers play an essential role in protecting residents and visitors across one of the state’s most popular coastal regions. Last season, almost 1,500

Far North Coast Raising of the Flags

Far North Coast volunteers completed more than 47,000 patrol hours. During that period, lifesavers performed more than 120 rescues, delivered first aid on more than 300 occasions and completed approximately 9,300 preventative actions. Those interventions include warning swimmers about dangerous conditions, directing people away

from rip currents and encouraging beachgoers to remain between the flags. Surf Life Saving Far North Coast Director of Lifesaving David Rope said the region welcomed approximately 300,000 beach visitors last summer. Even greater numbers are expected during the coming season. “Our Nippers program plays an exciting role for

young people starting their lifesaving journey, who are essential to ensuring everyone’s safety,” Mr Rope said. Nippers introduces children to surf awareness, water safety and practical beach skills. The program also provides a pathway for young members to become future patrol members, competitors, trainers and community leaders.

Partnership Approaches Two Decades Newcastle Permanent has supported Surf Life Saving Far North Coast for almost 20 years. The partnership assists programs involving Nippers, lifesaver recruitment, training, recognition and volunteer retention. It also helps provide equipment and other resources needed by local clubs. Newcastle Permanent Lismore Branch Manager David Parker said the beginning of the patrol season remained an important annual occasion. “The warmer months bring communities together at our beaches and surf life savers are essential in helping to keep locals and visitors safe along our coastlines,” Mr Parker said. He said Newcastle Permanent was proud to continue supporting the organisation and the sustainability of its volunteer lifesaving services.

Mr Rope thanked the organisation for its longterm contribution to local beach safety. “We are very thankful for the incredible support from Newcastle Permanent, which helps us provide essential equipment and resources that are needed to continue to protect our coastal communities,” he said. Newcastle Permanent invests more than $1.5 million in local communities through partnerships, employee donations, volunteering and fundraising programs. As temperatures rise and more people return to the ocean, lifesavers are encouraging beachgoers to choose patrolled locations and swim between the red and yellow flags. People interested in becoming a lifesaver, helping behind the scenes or enrolling children in Nippers can find further information at slsfnc.com. au.

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Hobby Horsing around at North Coast National By Samantha Elley If you’ve never seen a hobby horse competition then, aside from watching a few videos on Youtube, you need to get yourself down to the North Coast National Lismore Show on October 15, 16 and 17. The Hobby Horse Competition, a craze which is currently sweeping the world, is one of the new events to be showcased at the showground this year. “The last few (North Coast National) shows have attracted record crowds and we hope to do it again this year with new and exciting events with the return of many old favourites,” said North Coast National A&I Society President, John Gibson. “This year we are celebrating the continuation of the contribution by women so it’s fitting that the official opening of the show will be a Women in Agriculture Breakfast on the morning of Friday, 15th of October.” Other events returning for this year include the 30-tonne Truck Pull, along with the Monster Trucks, Jet Packs,

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New strategy takes regional approach to cattle tick fight By Tim Howard

The fight against cattle ticks in the Northern Rivers will shift from individual farms to entire areas under a new six-year strategy aimed at driving the damaging parasite out of NSW. The NSW Government has released its Cattle Tick Strategy, introducing increased surveillance, area-wide movement controls and coordinated treatment of infested properties rather than relying primarily on farmers reporting infestations on their own properties. It represents a significant change in approach to a problem which has increasingly concerned Northern Rivers beef and dairy producers. The new system recognises cattle tick as a landscapewide biosecurity problem which does not stop at farm boundaries. NSW will be divided into high, medium and low-risk areas, with surveillance and resources concentrated in high and medium-risk districts. Authorities will survey areas to determine the extent of infestations independently rather than relying solely on landholders reporting ticks. Where required, movement controls will be imposed

The NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty at Wollongbar Ag Institute launching the Cattle Tick Strategy.

across an area to prevent infested cattle spreading ticks between properties or into unaffected districts, followed by coordinated treatment programs aimed at clearing the infestation. The change follows several years of concern about the spread of cattle tick through northern NSW and the

effectiveness of the state’s control program. Cattle tick is regarded as one of Australia’s most serious external cattle parasites and can transmit potentially fatal tick fever. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development estimates cattle tick costs the

Australian cattle industry more than $160 million annually and could cost the NSW industry about $32 million a year if it became endemic. The threat is concentrated in north-eastern NSW, where the warm, humid climate favours cattle ticks and the region adjoins Queensland, where the parasite is established. Cases of tick fever on Northern Rivers cattle properties have added urgency to the issue. Two cases of Babesia bovis tick fever were confirmed in northern NSW in March 2024, with cattle deaths and cattle tick infestations detected during subsequent investigations. Another two North Coast properties recorded confirmed tick fever cases early last year. Northern Rivers producers have also complained about the financial and practical burden of treating infestations, movement restrictions and the availability of cattle dips. Those concerns resulted in Independent Biosecurity Commissioner Dr Katherine Clift reviewing the NSW Cattle Tick Program. Her review, undertaken after consultation with beef and dairy producers and Far North Coast

communities, produced 14 recommendations for reform. The government responded earlier this year with an additional $7 million for the program, increasing its annual budget by 60 per cent and recommitting NSW to eradication. It now says $21 million will be spent on cattle tick management over the three financial years from 2026-27. The issue has also become politically contentious in the Northern Rivers. Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson called for increased resources in May after telling State Parliament cattle tick outbreaks were increasing across the region. Mr Williamson said at the time six outbreaks had been recorded between 2019 and 2022 compared with 21 since 2023, while about 30 cattle had recently died in the Kyogle district. He called for greater assistance for affected landholders, improved tracing and compliance and a dedicated rapid-response team. Mr Williamson subsequently joined Nationals MPs Gurmesh Singh and Geoff Provest and Federal Page MP Kevin Hogan to launch the “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex, calling for increased funding, stronger border biosecurity

and greater direct assistance for producers. Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said the coming year would concentrate on establishing where cattle tick was present, improving education and awareness, tracing livestock movements and strengthening engagement with producers. “The coming year has a strong focus on improving our understanding of cattle tick distribution, strengthening awareness and education, plus boost tracing and stakeholder engagement,” Ms Moriarty said. She said the strategy had been developed from the Independent Biosecurity Commissioner’s review as well as advice from epidemiologists, veterinarians, farmers and community representatives. Ms Moriarty said the government remained committed to eradication rather than accepting cattle tick as established in NSW. “This important work is firmly focused on making sure the program is working to protect the beef and dairy farmers in NSW with the latest biosecurity management practices and the required resources.” Mr Williamson was contacted for a comment, but did not reply.

More Than $1.7 Million For Regional Health Facility Upgrades By Jeff Gibbs Health facilities across Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast will receive more than $1.7 million for infrastructure improvements designed to support patients, healthcare workers and regional communities. The funding is being provided through the NSW Government’s $12 million Regional Health Minor Works Program, which supports essential capital works across regional, rural and remote parts of the state. Northern NSW Local Health District will receive more than $700,000, while $1 million has been allocated to Mid North Coast Local Health District. The two-year program will deliver smaller but important projects intended to improve patient and staff amenities, replace ageing infrastructure and ensure regional health facilities remain safe,

welcoming and fit for purpose. In Grafton, funding will support the refurbishment of the Aruma Community Mental Health facility. The planned work will include new floor coverings, ceilings and lighting, together with general maintenance throughout the facility. Outdoor patient interview spaces and external waiting areas will also be upgraded,

creating more comfortable and appropriate areas for people accessing mental health services. A new air-conditioning system and updated information and communications technology equipment will be installed as part of the project. The refurbishment is expected to provide a more welcoming environment for patients, visitors and employees while improving the

facility’s capacity to deliver essential community mental health services. Work on the Aruma Community Mental Health facility is expected to begin in mid-2027. On the Mid North Coast, the funding will support the development of new office and collaboration spaces at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the program would deliver practical improvements to health infrastructure across the two regions. “We are investing in the essential health infrastructure communities across the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW need and deserve,” Mr Park said. “The Regional Health Minor Works Program will provide essential upgrades to infrastructure, improve staff and patient amenities, and help deliver better health services for communities across NSW.” Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said the funding reflected community priorities and would help ensure facilities continued meeting local healthcare needs. “These upgrades will help ensure our health facilities remain fit for purpose and continue providing high-quality care for Clarence Valley

communities now and into the future,” Ms Saffin said. Labor spokesperson for Clarence Emily Suvaal said community mental health facilities were particularly important in regional areas. “Community mental health facilities like Aruma are critical assets, particularly in regional areas,” Ms Suvaal said. “There is a lot happening in Grafton at the moment, and this exciting refurbishment builds upon the Minns Labor Government’s investment in the region.” The Regional Health Minor Works Program complements the NSW Government’s broader health infrastructure program. The 2026–27 NSW Budget includes an $11.9 billion commitment to deliver 32 new or upgraded hospitals, including almost $3 billion over four years for hospital projects across regional NSW.

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Fancy index tallies what we put up with

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By Tim Howard I’m beginning to get sick of looking at what’s happening in Australia and saying: “Well, yes, they have a point.” One Nation has a point when it says people are struggling with the cost of living. Regional hospitals are stretched. Housing has become painfully expensive and infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with population growth. There. I said it. But having a point is not the same thing as having an explanation. A stopped clock is right twice a day. A stopped calendar is right once a year. If it permanently says September 29, eventually September 29 comes around and the calendar looks remarkably well informed. As luck would have it, the Australian Resilience Index was released on September 29. So let’s give the calendar its moment. The index does something increasingly unfashionable in Australian public debate. It tries to find out what is actually going on. Developed by Zurich Australia with Mandala Partners, RedBridge Group and Accent Research, it draws on more than two million public and proprietary data points to measure the resilience of almost 2500 Australian communities. It looks at four broad areas: financial, health, social and environmental resilience. In other words: what resources do you have when something goes wrong? How healthy are you and can you get treatment? Do you belong to a community that supports you? And how well can the place where you live cope with disaster and other shocks? A job disappears. Someone gets sick. Interest rates rise. A business closes. Or the river comes up through the floor. The measures can be combined into an overall resilience score. But it is when you pull them apart that things get interesting. I can hear the One Nation response already. More experts telling us what’s wrong. Just tell us who’s to blame so we can deport them. The trouble is, reality is rarely that obliging. When I was young, country people often made a virtue of living away from everything. I remember an old bloke in the pub in my rural home town learning I was heading to university in Sydney. “Sydney,” he said. “It’s a great place. I love going down there for a weekend to watch the Dragons have a win, but I’d hate to live there.”

This is what resilience looks like in real life. Volunteers turning up to clean up homes damaged during a flood shows how a community can pull together to overcome adversity.

There was no resentment in it, even if the Dragons weren’t my team. Sydney had things we didn’t have. Of course it did. That was part of being Sydney. But we thought we had things Sydney didn’t have as well. When I got there, I found the difference bewildering. At home, you went outside and wondered what you were going to do. In Sydney, you went outside and picked what you were going to do. A city slicker mate found my deliberations hilarious. “Timbo,” he would say, “I can still smell the gum leaves on you.” And I loved Sydney. Writing for the student newspaper got me free tickets to Barry Humphries shows, bands and plays — stuff I had once read about wistfully in the newspaper and was now writing about in a far less widely read publication. It was marvellous. But there were no complaints. Living in the country wasn’t simply living with a deficient version of city life. It was a different bargain. You didn’t have everything at your fingertips. That was the point. Distance was part of the bargain. Country and city people also enjoyed thinking the other lot were a bit stupid. The city slicker saw the country yokel as useful for lifting heavy objects and fixing fences. Country people wondered how someone so apparently clever could know so little about where food came from, what the weather was doing or how to fix anything. Both were caricatures. But each side had a different idea of what it meant to know how the world worked. I think that old bloke in the pub gave me another clue. He asked what I intended doing with my life. I told him I liked writing. He wasn’t convinced. As I remember it, he thought people who had the opportunity to go to university ought to take some responsibility for making the big decisions. His reasoning was uncomplicated. People like him, he reckoned, were a bit too far out of the loop to do

those things. If you had the education, you should step up. I should stress he wasn’t making any particular assessment of my brains. History has subsequently had plenty of opportunity to consider the evidence. What interests me is the assumption underneath what he said. He didn’t resent expertise. He expected something from it. If you knew something he didn’t, that didn’t make you his enemy. It gave you a responsibility. Somewhere along the way, something changed. I remember someone triumphantly explaining the modern alternative to me. “Experts built the Titanic. Farmers built the Ark.” I pointed out that the Ark was a myth. It didn’t slow them down. Perhaps I was answering an argument they weren’t actually making. The Titanic represented arrogant expertise. The Ark represented practical wisdom. Never mind that one of the boats actually existed, the story felt true. Then I came across a scientist prepared to take the Ark seriously on its own terms. Forget for a moment whether you could fit all the animals aboard. Put that many animals in a confined wooden space for 40 days and 40 nights and you have another problem. Farts. Belches. Lots of them. Enough animals producing enough methane in an enclosed space and Noah has inadvertently built himself a gas-filled time bomb. Meanwhile Noah and his tiny crew have to race around feeding, watering and cleaning up after thousands of animals. All that frantic activity. All that methane. One spark. Exploding farts. There is something wonderfully satisfying about a grand argument over expertise, religion and practical wisdom being brought undone by exploding farts. But it also makes the point. People love stories that explain things. So do I. The question is whether the story helps us ask questions or

stops us asking them. “Experts built the Titanic. Farmers built the Ark” already contains its answer. Until some annoying bastard asks about the methane. There is a serious problem underneath the joke. Blogger Carll Tucker recently wrote about the “curse of expertise” and the way modern knowledge drives us towards ever narrower specialisation. People can now know an extraordinary amount about very little. That can be a strength. Years ago I ghost-wrote an article for an Australian winemaker who argued that traditional winemakers could become trapped by the accumulated wisdom of their craft. You couldn’t make Pinot Noir that way. The climate was wrong. That part of the process couldn’t be changed. Generations of experience said so. Modern winemakers could pull the process apart, examine individual stages and ask why they worked. Things the traditionalist knew couldn’t be done sometimes turned out merely to be things that hadn’t been done yet. Result: a perfectly drinkable Australian Pinot. That’s the paradox of expertise. Knowing a lot about a little can give you tunnel vision. It can also let you see things nobody before you could see. Perhaps there are three useful kinds of knowledge. Traditional knowledge: we’ve done this before and learned what works. Specialist knowledge: I understand this particular part well enough to know why it works and perhaps how it could work differently. Generalist knowledge: stand back and see how the pieces fit together. Then there is a fourth. Knowing which of the other three you need. Call it judgment. The almost guaranteed way to get things wrong is to pick one of the first three and stick to it. Tradition eventually encounters something that has never happened before. The specialist eventually encounters something outside the speciality. The generalist eventually encounters a detail that wrecks the beautiful big picture. Sometimes you trust the old bloke who has watched the river for 70 years. Sometimes you trust the hydrologist. Sometimes they need to talk to each other. The real stupidity begins when either decides there is nothing the other could possibly tell them. Which brings me back to the Australian Resilience Index.

Its attraction is that it doesn’t require Australia to have one problem. Nor does it require Australians to have one person to blame for it. And nowhere is that more interesting than the Northern Rivers. We know something about resilience. When the Wilsons River reached a record 14.4 metres at Lismore in February 2022, people got into boats. Neighbours rescued neighbours. Volunteers gutted houses, delivered food, found accommodation and checked on people they barely knew. Some of the people most vulnerable to disaster demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to help one another through one. That sounds contradictory. It isn’t. A community can be financially vulnerable but socially strong. It can contain people who look after one another while having poor access to healthcare. It can respond magnificently to a flood despite failures in the infrastructure around it. According to Redbridge pollster Kos Samaras’s analysis of the index, six in 10 people in inner regional Australia live in communities with low or very low health resilience. In outer regional Australia it is about two in three. In the major cities it is fewer than one in 10. Volunteering travels in the opposite direction, increasing as you move away from the metropolitan centres. Nobody living in Grafton ever expected to have dozens of hospitals within 15 kilometres. Distance was part of the bargain. What interests me is whether the bargain has changed. We have kept the distance. But houses aren’t necessarily cheap. Insurance can cost a fortune. Services have been centralised. Seeing a specialist can involve hours of travel. Plenty of households don’t have much financial padding when flood, fire, illness or unemployment arrives. Curiously, one of the old compensations appears to have survived. Each other. Think about the 2022 floods. A bloke in a tinny pulling his neighbour from a roof is social resilience. The warning gauge that failed is infrastructure vulnerability. The household without enough money to rebuild is financial vulnerability. The traumatised resident who cannot get timely mental health treatment is health vulnerability. They can all exist in the same street. Calling that street disadvantaged tells us

something. Breaking it apart tells us considerably more. And that is where the index becomes politically interesting. Someone says regional Australia has been abandoned. Fine. Abandoned how? Someone says immigration is putting pressure on Australia. Fine. Which pressure? Housing? Wages? Hospitals? Infrastructure? Where? How much? What else is happening? Someone says Australians have lost faith in institutions. Fine. Which Australians? Which institutions? Why? The point isn’t that these claims are wrong. Some may be right. The story is where the investigation should begin, not where it should end. Casino isn’t Cabramatta. Lismore isn’t Cottesloe. Grafton isn’t western Sydney. Even Lismore isn’t Ballina. That is what attracts me to the Resilience Index. Not because another bunch of experts has finally discovered what is wrong with us. They haven’t. They’ve built an interesting instrument. Let’s take it outside and see if it works. There are reasons to be cautious. Zurich is an insurance company and insurance is part of the equation. Some of the information behind the index is proprietary. An index is a model of reality, not reality itself. So put its specialist knowledge alongside traditional knowledge and lived experience. Then stand back and see whether the pieces fit. If someone tells me regional Australians are angry, I don’t particularly want to be told they’re wrong. They may have a point, but I want to know why they’re angry. More importantly, I want to know whether the thing they’re angry about is actually the thing making their lives worse. Perhaps that old bloke in the pub had it about right. He knew there were things he didn’t know, but he expected people who knew them to make themselves useful. That struck me then as a reasonable arrangement and it still does. The Northern Rivers seems a pretty good place to try it. We can be socially resilient and vulnerable in other ways. Both things can be true at once. Understanding how might tell us considerably more about what is happening in Australia than finding somebody else to blame. Even a stopped calendar gets today right. Tomorrow is where things get difficult.

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Community Invited To Shape Future Of Lismore’s Buyback Land More than 70 hectares of flood-affected buyback land across four Lismore precincts could become parkland, recreation areas, cultural spaces or suitable commercial sites By Jeff Gibbs Lismore residents are being invited to help determine how more than 70 hectares of residential buyback land should serve the community in the decades ahead. Lismore City Council and the NSW Reconstruction Authority have opened the first phase of consultation on precinct plans covering North Lismore, South Lismore, East Lismore and Lismore Centre. The planning process will examine practical, flood-compatible uses for properties acquired following the devastating 2022 floods. While no final decisions have been made, early possibilities include additional parkland, community and recreation facilities, event spaces, cultural and entertainment areas, car parking and some industrial or commercial activities. However, Council has made one restriction clear: the buyback land will not be returned to residential use or developed for new housing. The consultation reflects the scale and complexity of deciding how hundreds of former residential properties can provide long-term community value while remaining compatible with Lismore’s floodplain. Each precinct contains different flood risks, environmental conditions, neighbourhood characteristics and infrastructure requirements. Therefore, an idea suitable for one location may be inappropriate elsewhere. Future uses will need to balance flood risk, cultural heritage, environmental values, construction costs, maintenance requirements, impacts on surrounding residents and broader community benefits. Workshops To Examine Each Precinct Council and the Reconstruction Authority will host four two-hour online workshops, with each session devoted to one precinct. The workshops will allow residents to examine ideas in greater depth with the project team and other community members. Feedback will help shape the draft precinct plans.

The North Lismore workshop will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 9am to 11am. The Lismore Centre session will follow that day from noon to 2pm. The East Lismore workshop will run on Saturday, October 24, from 9am to 11am. South Lismore will be discussed from noon to 2pm on the same day. Places are limited. People must submit an expression of interest by 11.59pm on Thursday, October 8, and nominate the precinct that most interests them. Drop-In Sessions Across Lismore Residents who cannot participate in an online workshop can speak directly with the project team at four community drop-in sessions. The first will take place at the Southern Cross University Library Event Space on Thursday, October 15, from 5pm to 7pm. A second session will be held at the Koori Mail on Friday, October 16, from

10am to noon. The project team will then visit Norma’s Kitchen at the Lismore Showground on Thursday, October 22, from 3pm to 5pm. The final session will be held at South Lismore Bowling Club on Friday, October 23, from 10am to noon. No bookings are required for the drop-in sessions, and people of all ages can attend at any time during the advertised periods. An online survey is also available for residents who prefer to submit feedback independently. Ideas Paper Sets Out Possibilities Council has released an Ideas and Opportunities Paper outlining the planning journey, a draft vision for the four precincts and potential landuse opportunities. The document builds on community consultation and visioning undertaken since 2022. It also draws on technical studies, environmental

considerations and wider priorities for Lismore’s recovery and future development. Residents are encouraged to read the paper before participating in a workshop or completing the online survey. Flooding remains the central planning consideration. Lismore’s floodplain contains areas classified as having extreme, high, medium and low flood risk, meaning every proposed use must be assessed against the conditions of its location. The precinct planning process will not rely on community preferences alone. Feedback will be considered alongside flood studies, environmental constraints, cultural heritage, government policy and the financial practicality of developing and maintaining each use. Partnership With Traditional Owners Council and the Reconstruction Authority have begun engaging with the Widjabul Wia-bal Gurrumbil Aboriginal Corporation,

representing the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung nation. The partnership is intended to ensure Traditional Owner knowledge, priorities and aspirations directly inform future uses of the land. It will also explore opportunities to care for Country, support cultural continuation and stewardship, and create lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. What Happens Next Phase one consultation will remain open until 11.59pm on Sunday, November 1. Following the consultation, the project team will consider community submissions alongside technical and environmental information before preparing draft precinct plans. Those draft plans are expected to return to the community for further review and feedback in early 2027. People interested in purchasing a particular parcel of vacant buyback land can also register their interest. However, registration does

not guarantee that land will be sold. Any decision about future ownership, availability or value will remain subject to the precinct planning process and NSW Government policies. Workshop registrations, the online survey, drop-in session information and the Ideas and Opportunities Paper are available at yoursay.lismore.nsw. gov.au/future-use-buybackland-precinct-planning. Choose the precinct you are most interested in: 1. North Lismore: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 9am – 11am 2. Lismore Centre: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12pm – 2pm 3. East Lismore: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 9am – 11am 4. South Lismore: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 12pm – 2pm Places are limited, so please submit an expression of interest by 11:59pm Thursday 8 October 2026. Go to https:// www.research.net/r/lismoreprecinctplanningworkshop

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$1.25 Million Makeover Planned For Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall By Jeff Gibbs

Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall will undergo a $1.25 million transformation designed to make the much-loved community venue safer, more accessible and easier to use. The NSW Government will provide $1 million through its Active Regional Communities Grant program, while Kyogle Council will contribute a further $250,000 towards the project. A major focus will be improving access between the main hall, stage and backstage areas. A new lift will allow people, equipment and other goods to reach the stage and backstage facilities more easily. The improvement is expected to make setting up and packing down theatrical productions, concerts and community events considerably more efficient. New stairs and a platform lift will also be constructed between the main hall floor and the stage, removing an existing barrier for performers and community members with limited mobility. The hall’s toilets will be refurbished, with improved disability access and facilities intended to better serve

visitors, performers and event organisers. Safety improvements will include upgraded emergency exits and the installation of a modern fire-detection system. Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland OAM said the investment would make a practical difference to the way people experienced and used the venue. “The Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall is at the heart of many of our community celebrations, performances and events, so it is important that the building continues to meet the needs of everyone who uses it,” Cr Mulholland said. “This project will remove barriers to access, improve safety and make it easier for community groups, performers and event organisers to use the venue.” The hall has long played an important role in Kyogle’s cultural and community life, hosting performances, exhibitions, meetings, ceremonies and public gatherings. Its redevelopment has been undertaken progressively over a number of years. Earlier improvements included relocating the Roxy Art Gallery to a refurbished section of the building, creating a new Summerland Way entrance and expanding facilities for the

performing and visual arts. The latest funding will allow Council to address some of the building’s more complex accessibility and operational challenges, particularly around stage access. Installing a lift suitable for people, goods and services is expected to benefit both performers and production crews. Moving scenery, musical equipment and event supplies into the backstage area should become safer and less labourintensive once the project is completed. The improvements will also help the hall accommodate a broader range of community activities while supporting people with disability to participate more fully in events. Council will now commission detailed designs and prepare the documentation required to seek development approval. The final construction schedule will depend on the design, approval and procurement processes, but work is presently expected to begin between the middle and end of 2027. Further information about construction timing, possible closures and arrangements for existing hall users is expected to be released as planning progresses.

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Almost $1.7 Million Boost For Tenterfield Community Facilities New funding will support an event pavilion, cricket ground improvements and upgraded amenities at Bolivia Hall, strengthening recreation and community participation across Tenterfield Shire. By Jeff Gibbs Almost $1.7 million will be invested in three sporting, cultural and community infrastructure projects across Tenterfield Shire under the NSW Government’s Active Regional Communities Package. The three grants have a combined value of $1,698,997 and will support projects at Tenterfield and Bolivia. The largest allocation will help Angry Bull Trails Limited develop a covered stage and event pavilion. Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty announced the Tenterfield Shire grants as part of funding for 17 projects across the Northern Tablelands and New England region. Angry Bull Trails Limited will receive $1,502,087 for the new pavilion in Tenterfield. The covered facility will support live music, festivals, markets, youth activities and cycling events.

The development is intended to strengthen the organisation’s capacity to host a broader range of events. A covered venue will also give organisers greater flexibility when planning activities affected by heat, rain or changing weather conditions. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said she

had supported Angry Bull Trails and its ambition to establish Tenterfield as a leading adventure tourism destination. “I have been a longtime supporter of Angry Bull Trails and its aim to create the best adventure tourism destination in Australia,” Ms Saffin said. “It has the potential

to revive the economic landscape of the region.” The project could provide benefits beyond cycling by creating infrastructure suitable for community gatherings, entertainment and visitor-focused events. Increased activity may also support accommodation providers, hospitality businesses, retailers and other local services. Meanwhile, the Tenterfield District Cricket Association Incorporated will receive $100,000 for cricket ground capacity and surface improvements. The project will enhance an important sporting facility and support its continued use by players, clubs and spectators. Improved ground capacity and playing surfaces can help community sporting organisations host regular competitions, training and other activities in safer and more suitable conditions. A further $96,910 has been allocated to the Bolivia Progress Association for an

amenities upgrade at Bolivia Hall. Community halls remain important gathering places in smaller rural localities. They provide space for meetings, social functions, cultural activities, celebrations and community-led events. Upgraded amenities will help Bolivia Hall continue serving residents and visitors. Ms Saffin said local cricket clubs and halls played an important role in keeping people connected and involved in community activities. She congratulated the three organisations on their successful applications and thanked them for developing proposals intended to provide wider community benefits. “I congratulate the three organisations for their successful applications and thank them for putting forward their ideas for better infrastructure to benefit the whole community,” Ms Saffin said. Ms Moriarty said the Active

Regional Communities grants supported practical projects designed to make a positive difference within regional communities. The package focuses on backing local organisations, increasing opportunities for people to participate close to home and providing facilities that communities can continue to use and develop. Ms Saffin thanked the Minister for supporting the three projects, saying the investment would help Tenterfield Shire thrive. Together, the grants represent a significant investment in the shire’s recreational, cultural and community infrastructure. They also recognise the contribution that volunteer organisations, sporting clubs and community groups make to the social and economic life of regional towns. Once delivered, the projects will provide improved spaces for sport, events, tourism and community connection across Tenterfield Shire.

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Extra $12.5 Million To Upgrade Clarence Way

Six more sections of the vital rural transport route between Bonalbo and Urbenville will be widened, strengthened and sealed over the next 18 months. By Jeff Gibbs Another 8.2 kilometres of Clarence Way will be upgraded after Kyogle Council secured approximately $10 million from the Australian Government. Council will contribute a further $2.5 million, bringing the combined value of the six road improvement projects to $12.5 million. The federal funding has been awarded through Tranches 3 and 4 of the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program. The latest investment will support upgrades at six locations along Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville, improving safety, accessibility and reliability for residents, freight operators, farmers, school buses, tourists and emergency services. The planned works will

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include pavement widening and strengthening, bitumen sealing, culvert replacements and improvements to line marking and road delineation. Construction is scheduled to begin on the first section near the Hootons Road intersection on October 12, 2026. All six projects are expected to be completed by early 2028. The sections targeted for improvement include 1.5

kilometres near the Hootons Road intersection and 700 metres north of Old Bonalbo Village. A further one-kilometre section near the Murphys Road intersection will be upgraded, along with 2.4 kilometres between Murphys Road and Falls Road at Bean Creek. The program also includes the first 1.3-kilometre section of Yabbra Scrub from its southern end and another 1.3 kilometres near Blackwood

Lane. Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said Clarence Way was an essential transport connection for communities in the western part of the Kyogle local government area. “Clarence Way is a vital connection for our communities and plays an important role in supporting freight, agriculture, tourism and everyday travel across the region,” Cr Mulholland

said. “These additional upgrades will improve safety and accessibility for road users while building on the significant investment that has already been made to the road in recent years.” Cr Mulholland thanked the Australian Government for supporting the projects and said Council looked forward to delivering the improvements for local communities. The new funding builds on a substantial program of work undertaken along Clarence Way during the past three years. Kyogle Council has already upgraded more than 35.5 kilometres of the road between Sandilands and Urbenville at a cost of approximately $50.2 million. Clarence Way provides an important north-south route through the western side of the Kyogle local government area, linking rural

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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. GOOD ON HIM FOR HAVING A GO Dylan Butcher deserves credit for doing something many people only talk about — putting his hand up. His comment that you can complain from the sidelines or have a go resonated with me. Regional communities need candidates who live locally, understand small business and are prepared to fight for a fairer share of government investment. Preselection will determine whether he gets that opportunity, but entering public life in the first place ta es courage. G. Holloway – Lismore A GENUINELY LOCAL CANDIDATE What impressed me about Dylan Butcher's announcement was his connection to the region. Born here, educated here, working and volunteering here and now running a local business, he appears to understand the Northern Rivers from lived experience rather than briefing notes. hoever represents Lismore after 2027 should know what regional families and businesses are actually facing. P. Everingham – Goonellabah SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS A VOICE Dylan Butcher is right that small businesses are much more than figures on a spreadsheet. They employ our neighbours, support sporting clubs, donate to community causes and keep our town centres alive. Rising costs are ma ing life extremely difficult for many operators. Having someone seeking Parliament who works alongside local businesses every day could bring a valuable perspective to the debate. V. Hollings – Alstonville FIGHT FOR OUR FAIR SHARE The line that regional communities are not asking for special treatment, only their fair share, sums up the frustration many people feel. Too often major decisions appear to be made with metropolitan priorities foremost in mind. Roads,

infrastructure, flood recovery and essential services matter enormously outside Sydney. I welcome any candidate prepared to make regional investment a central issue. A. Ridgway – Kyogle YOUNGER VOICES ARE WELCOME It is encouraging to see someone from a younger generation prepared to enter politics rather than simply becoming cynical about it. Housing affordability is particularly relevant to younger Northern Rivers residents who increasingly wonder whether they will ever be able to buy in the communities where they grew up. Dylan Butcher appears to understand that frustration personally. More candidates with direct experience of the pressures facing younger working families can only improve political debate. C. Whelan – Wollongbar TURN UP, LISTEN AND FIGHT Dylan Butcher's description of good representation as turning up, listening and fighting for your community is refreshingly straightforward. That is precisely what regional voters should expect from their MPs. We do not need representatives who disappear between elections. We need people who remain visible, speak with businesses and community organisations and take those concerns back to Macquarie Street. R. Gresham – Casino FLOOD RECOVERY CANNOT SLIP AWAY was pleased to see unfinished flood recovery specifically mentioned in Dylan Butcher's announcement. Years after the disaster, many people are tired of recovery disappearing from political attention whenever another issue dominates the headlines. Whoever contests Lismore in 2027 must keep rebuilding, resilience and housing firmly on the state agenda. f r utcher is prepared to fight hard on those issues, he deserves to be heard. T. Linford – Woodburn POLITICS NEEDS PEOPLE WHO HAVE RUN BUSINESSES Running your own business teaches you very quickly about wages, bills, regulation, customers and the consequences of getting decisions wrong. Dylan Butcher's business background could therefore be valuable if he reaches Parliament. Governments sometimes talk about small business as though it were an abstract economic category. It isn't. It is people risking their own money and working long hours to create livelihoods for themselves and others. M. Cuthbert – Ballina A STRONG START I thought Dylan Butcher's announcement struck the right tone. He spoke about cost-of-living pressure, housing, infrastructure, flood recovery and small business rather than pretending one issue explains every problem facing the electorate. Of course voters will eventually want detailed policies, but first he has to win Nationals preselection. As an opening statement of why he wants to serve, this was impressive. E. Lansbury – Bangalow REGIONAL REPRESENTATION MATTERS Whether people vote Nationals, Labor, independent or otherwise, we should welcome candidates who genuinely care about regional NSW. Strong elections require credible people competing with

different ideas about how our communities should develop. Dylan Butcher clearly believes Lismore and the wider region deserve a stronger voice. Let him make his case and let voters ultimately decide. N. Sherwood – Murwillumbah FROM COMPLAINING TO CONTRIBUTING The most positive part of Dylan Butcher's story was his decision to ask what he personally was prepared to do about the problems he saw. It is easy for any of us to complain about government. Standing for public office means accepting scrutiny, long hours and the possibility of defeat. Whatever happens at preselection, I respect someone prepared to move from criticism to contribution. B. Kennington – Nimbin SMITH SHOWED REAL CLASS Ray Smith had every reason to be angry. By the prescribed procedure, his name being drawn meant he should have been declared mayor. Yet after the mistake, resignation, extraordinary meetings and second election, he ultimately voted for Peter Johnstone and promised him full support. That demonstrates more grace than this whole fiasco deserved. is decision not to pursue further legal avenues because ratepayers would bear the cost also deserves recognition. Whatever one's politics, Smith appears to have put council stability ahead of his own grievance. D. Harrigan – Grafton HOW CAN ANYONE CALL THIS ACCEPTABLE? This article made me angrier with every paragraph. In seven days Clarence Valley Council wrongly declared a mayor, lost him through resignation, sought legal advice, terminated its general manager, apologised after confidential material was released publicly and then held another mayoral election. This is not ordinary political disagreement. It is administrative chaos. The fact Ray Smith still believes he legitimately won the first election only underlines how badly the original process was handled. Clarence Valley ratepayers deserve a council that inspires confidence, not one generating extraordinary headlines about its own internal operations. K. Danvers – Maclean TIME TO MOVE FORWARD The first mayoral election was clearly mishandled, and Ray Smith has every right to believe he should have been declared the winner. But Peter Johnstone has now won a fresh election decisively, 6–3, and even Smith voted for him. At some point council has to stop relitigating the disaster and return its attention to residents. Roads, rates, housing, flood recovery and services will not improve while councillors remain consumed by internal turmoil. Learn from what happened, strengthen procedures and move forward. F. Braithwaite – Yamba DON’T LOVE THE TWEED TO DEATH Lonely Planet naming the Tweed among its Best in Travel destinations may sound wonderful, but find the un uestioning celebration concerning. Residents already contend with housing pressure, traffic and the consequences of rapid growth. Now we are effectively advertising our “best kept secret” to the world. The Tweed’s appeal lies precisely in its uncrowded beaches, villages, rainforest and relaxed character. Tourism brings money and jobs, but council and

tourism operators need to be extremely careful what they wish for. If international recognition produces overcrowding, more short-term accommodation and greater pressure on infrastructure, the qualities visitors are being encouraged to discover could be the very things we end up losing. C. Redgrave – Pottsville PREPARATION IS PART OF BOATING Marine Rescue is absolutely right to challenge the “she’ll be right” attitude. When almost 60 per cent of responses involve engine problems, flat batteries or running out of fuel, too many emergencies are potentially avoidable. Volunteers willingly put themselves on call to save lives, but boat owners have responsibilities too. Check the vessel, carry reserve fuel, inspect safety equipment and log on before leaving. Those few minutes of preparation could save volunteers from making a dangerous and unnecessary rescue. D. Rockwell – Evans Head COMMUNITY ACTION YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE What a positive story from The Channon. Turning a weedcovered section of Terania Creek into young native forest in only 18 months demonstrates what practical environmental work can achieve. Even better, volunteers are being invited back to maintain the plantings, fill gaps and record wildlife rather than treating restoration as a one-off exercise. Improving habitat while strengthening creek banks and flood resilience is exactly the sort of local environmental project worth supporting. S. Mowbray – The Channon MONEY STAYING IN THE COMMUNITY The Evans Head Bowling Club deserves recognition for supporting the Mid Richmond Education Fund with another $4,000 grant. Helping young local people with the costs involved in developing their careers is an investment that can benefit the whole district for years to come. The fact ClubGrants distributed , to local not for profits over the past year also shows how much community organisations can achieve when funding is directed where it is genuinely useful. K. Penhall – Coraki YAMBA'S CONCERNS CANNOT BE DISMISSED YambaCAN is right to keep fighting for residents to be heard over the proposed Golding Street development. Flooding, evacuation, endangered ecological communities and impacts on neighbouring properties are not trivial objections raised simply because people dislike development. Council itself previously refused the proposal on 11 grounds. With the matter now heading towards the Land and Environment Court, residents should use the renewed submission period to put their concerns formally on record. Building on a floodplain demands exceptional scrutiny because mistakes can have consequences far beyond one development site. H. Cresswell – Yamba DEVELOPMENT NEEDS CERTAINTY TOO I understand why Yamba residents are concerned about Golding Street, particularly given the flood issues, but there also has to be a point where proposals are assessed on evidence rather than permanent campaigning. Council staff originally recommended approval subject to conditions before councillors refused it. Now the matter is heading to court.

thenorthernriverstimes.com.au Let the environmental, flooding and evacuation evidence be properly tested and then respect the outcome. Yamba needs appropriate housing, but it also needs confidence that development decisions are based on sound planning rather than whichever side makes the most noise.

facts. Councillors who have done nothing wrong should have nothing to fear from proper scrutiny. The community desperately needs confidence restored, and council investigating council will never provide the same reassurance.

M. Drysdale – Maclean

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A MORNING WELL SPENT

Cr Yager's description of Clarence Valley Council as a “soap opera” unfortunately feels accurate. A botched mayoral election, extraordinary meetings, the general manager's departure and now continuing allegations and internal arguments are hardly signs of a council functioning smoothly. I don't particularly care whether the investigation proposal first appeared on Facebook or in councillors' inboxes. That debate risks becoming another distraction. What matters is whether the concerns are serious enough to warrant independent examination. Let outsiders look at the evidence, clear the innocent and identify any problems that need fixing. Then perhaps council can finally get back to serving ratepayers.

The Brunswick Heads turtle clean-up is a wonderful example of a simple community activity producing an immediate result. Every piece of fishing line, plastic or other rubbish removed before nesting season is one less hazard for turtles and hatchlings. Bringing families, visitors and local organisations together also helps people understand where marine debris comes from in the first place. A few hours spent cleaning the coastline is surely time well spent. E. Thornbury – Brunswick Heads SMALL ACTIONS PROTECT WILDLIFE It is heartbreaking to think that a turtle surviving an ocean journey could reach our coastline only to become tangled in discarded fishing line or encounter plastic while nesting. Congratulations to everyone involved in Target the Trash for the Turtles. Community clean-ups will not solve marine pollution by themselves, but they protect wildlife immediately while reminding all of us to be more careful about what we leave behind. A. Linwood – Ocean Shores LET THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION HAPPEN After everything Clarence Valley Council has been through, Cr Yager's proposal for an independent investigation deserves unanimous support. Governance, workplace culture, financial management, access to information, complaints and legal expenditure are serious matters. Importantly, the proposal does not declare anyone guilty; it asks an independent body to establish the

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F. Cardwell – Maclean ANOTHER BRILLIANT EDITION Congratulations on another brilliant edition of The Northern Rivers Times. What continues to impress me is the balance — serious council and community issues are given proper attention, while environmental stories, local achievements, lifestyle and sport ensure there is something for everyone. The strong photographs, clean presentation and variety of voices make the paper genuinely enjoyable to read from beginning to end. Regional communities need newspapers prepared to ask difficult questions while still celebrating the people and organisations doing good things. This edition did both exceptionally well. J. Merriweather – Ballina TEN MINUTES AND DINNER IS DONE The French Onion Chicken Rice

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day. The gardening page provided plenty of practical advice while still making me want to head outside and start planting. P. Ellwood – Ballina 91 CAT YEARS AND STILL IN CHARGE Leemo turning 91 in cat years should be an occasion of regional significance, although I laughed at the Buddies presenting Mum Jane with their carefully organised celebration and apparently expecting her to finance the entire operation. Breakfast at Muddle Puddle, waiters, treats, DJ equipment and dancing on the lookout certainly wasn't modest. Mum Jane's response was perfect. I suspect whatever she has secretly planned will beat the Buddies' extravaganza hands down. Happy birthday, Leemo! Q. Hollingworth – Wardell MUM JANE TAKES BACK CONTROL The Buddies may consider themselves expert event planners, but they made one fatal mistake — handing Mum Jane the invoice. Her instruction to Brutus about where he could put it had me laughing out loud. After 91 cat years, Leemo should surely know by now that Mum Jane is always several steps ahead of him. I can't wait to discover what she has planned for his birthday. U. Penrose – Lismore LIFESTYLE THAT MAKES YOU STOP AND READ I loved the dementia story and the way it tackled such an important subject with sensitivity, practical information and respect for people living with the condition. It is exactly why I enjoy the Lifestyle and Health sections of The Northern Rivers Times. From health and gardening to cooking, motoring and those wonderfully entertaining lighter pieces, there is always something worth stopping to read. The variety, presentation and quality throughout this newspaper are brilliant. It is a genuine pleasure to pick up each edition and discover what is inside. O. Fairmont – New England

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Kafka back at’cha… “It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma,” once said Winston Churchill about Russia at the commencement of WWII. He could well have been referring to the Czech writer and literature’s darkest luminary – Franz Kafka. Incredibly, Kafka destroyed much of his creative output (as much as 90% of it according to some critics) and even requested on his deathbed at 40 that his close friend Max Brod, to destroy the rest. Luckily for us, Brod couldn’t get himself to honour his dying friend’s wish to erase such a thing. Which ignites so many baffling reflections when it comes to the visionary brilliance of the 20th Century’s most tormented genius. What was it in himself, more so than what was contained in what he had to say, that had Kafka not in the least interested in preserving any trace of his own self for posterity? The world is, and has been filled with so many second rate, self-promoting Prima donnas that when someone who is truly talented, shuns the limelight, it doesn’t just beggar belief, it actually constitutes a cultural travesty. The equally tormented Edgar Allan Poe once reflected, “The true genius shudders at incompleteness – and usually prefers silence to saying something which is not everything it should be.” Perhaps this was the driving affliction of Kafka’s: that what he produced wasn’t sufficient or somehow reflective of the lofty vision he saw from within the pure inner sprawl of it. “To look at the modern world,” once wrote Ernst

Pawel (in his Nightmare of Reason – A Life of Franz Kafka) “is, to some extent, to look at it through Franz Kafka’s eyes. For the writers and readers who have followed him, Kafka is the preeminent writer and consciousness of this century.” Which apart from maybe the likes of James Joyce or Samuel Beckett, the same could not be said of anyone at all. Positing the question, did Kafka see too much? If he didn’t outright foresee the destructive, repressive lunacy of the next half a century. Passing away in 1924, he was spared in person the awful atrocities that lay in wait. The future aside, because what is this construct except for a mirage of a blur that becomes what it does, with and at some point without, any of our direct speculations. As Kafka himself was to say, “Life is a constant distraction that does not even allow for reflection as to what it distracts from… Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have… The right understanding of any matter and a misunderstanding of the same matter do not wholly exclude each other.” And it is from within such seeming contradiction that the gleaming essence and ‘logic’ of Kafka emerges, clear above the static-like reckonings of all and sundry. “Talent,” once said the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.” And what Kafka ‘saw’ and sounded out before anyone else, was how the future would arrive – in all its glistening hope and mounting horror.

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Thousands Of Northern NSW Women Overdue For Breast Screening Health authorities are urging eligible women to make time for a free mammogram, with 45.2 per cent across Northern NSW overdue for their recommended two-yearly breast screen.

When words are easier on paper Title: The Correspondent Author: Virginia Evans Price: $17.50 Genre: Contemporary Fiction I must admit when I first started on this book, I was a little taken aback at the format. Sybil Van Antwerp is a letter writer from when she was a little girl. Her story in this novel, as it unfolds, is told through her letters to people and the responses they write to her. There is no one she won’t write to, including favourite authors, her best friend, her children, a love interest, old colleagues and even a Syrian customer service representative at a company she is dealing with. As the letters continue, you can’t help but immerse yourself into her life as she opens up on what is happening. The reader gets the feeling (and she does

admit it a couple of times) that letter-writing is her safe place, rather than dealing with people face to face. However, as the letters suggest, this changes and there are many areas in her life that she must resolve. There is a time limit though, as Sybil discovers she is going blind and it may be the end of her letter writing but will it be the end of the relationships she holds dear? Author, Virginia Evans comes from the east coast of the United States and gained her bachelor's degree in English literature from James Madison University. She studied for her masters of philosophy in creative writing at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and now lives in North Carolina with hubby, two kids and her dog Brigid. You can get your copy of The Correspondent at www.booktopia.com.au

By Jeff Gibbs Almost half of eligible women across the Northern NSW Local Health District are overdue for breast screening, prompting a renewed appeal during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Latest figures show 45.2 per cent of eligible women have not received their recommended two-yearly mammogram through BreastScreen NSW. Women aged 50 to 74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years. The free appointment takes about 20 minutes and does not require a doctor’s referral. Breast screening can detect cancer before it can be seen or felt. Early detection can provide more treatment options and improve the likelihood of successful treatment. BreastScreen NSW Northern NSW Screening Assessment Service director Patrick Magee said screening should become a routine health priority. “If you’re aged 50 to 74, make your breast screen a priority,” Mr Magee said. “It’s a simple appointment

that only takes 20 minutes, and you don’t need a doctor’s referral. “Finding breast cancer early can give people more treatment options and improve their chances of survival.” Almost 7,000 women across NSW are expected to receive a breast cancer diagnosis during 2026. Despite the importance of early detection, a recent survey of more than 25,000 BreastScreen NSW clients found that competing demands frequently caused women to delay their mammograms. More than 40 per cent of respondents said they postponed screening because they were too busy. A further 17 per cent said they had simply forgotten. However, the survey recorded high satisfaction among women who used the service. More than 97 per cent said they would speak highly of BreastScreen NSW, while 99.8 per cent found staff polite and courteous. Almost 98 per cent felt comfortable with their radiographer, and 98.7 per cent rated their

overall experience as good or very good. Acting Cancer Institute NSW chief executive Professor Megan Varlow said breast cancer could develop without noticeable symptoms. “I know that all women are busy, but the reality is that breast cancer can develop without any symptoms,” Professor Varlow said. “If you put off screening, you could miss the opportunity to detect cancer early.” Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Age and being female are the two greatest risk factors, rather than family history. BreastScreen NSW recommends Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women begin screening from the age of 40 and continue every two years until 74. Women in their 40s and those aged over 74 may also be eligible for free screening. However, they should discuss their circumstances and individual risk with their doctor. Screening mammograms are intended for people without symptoms. Anyone

who notices a breast change, including a lump, nipple change, unusual discharge, skin dimpling or persistent pain, should contact their doctor without delay rather than wait for a screening appointment. Pink Party Coming To Lismore BreastScreen NSW will hold a Pink Party at its Lismore clinic on Friday, October 16, from 10am to 2pm. The event at 29 Uralba Street will encourage women to book a mammogram with a friend while learning more about breast health in a welcoming environment. Refreshments, giveaways and Pink Party treats will be available, while BreastScreen staff will answer questions and support women through the booking and screening process. The event forms part of the statewide Be a Friend. Tell a Friend campaign, which encourages conversations about breast screening among friends, relatives and colleagues. Free mammograms can be booked by calling 13 20 50 or visiting breastscreen.nsw. gov.au

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and frequently unlikeable, yet Cruise commits so completely that it becomes difficult to look away. The movie's central joke is also its sharpest criticism: extraordinarily powerful people can help create enormous problems and then reinvent themselves as heroes promising the solution. Iñárritu doesn't approach that idea gently. Digger is deliberately excessive, mixing political satire, environmental catastrophe, absurdist comedy and drama. At 129 minutes, the ambition occasionally works against it. Some sequences feel overextended, while the satire can be so emphatic that subtlety disappears completely. Yet being restrained was clearly never the intention. Cruise delivers his most unusual performance in years, including a remarkable extended monologue filmed as a single take. Rather than relying on motorcycles, aircraft or death-defying

stunts, he is challenged here by character, dialogue and physical transformation. The supporting cast is formidable. Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons appear alongside Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke and Burn Gorman. Hüller is particularly effective opposite Cruise, while the ensemble helps give Rockwell's increasingly bizarre world credibility. Visually, Digger is extraordinary. Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, whose credits include Birdman, Gravity and The Revenant, shot the entire production in VistaVision. The larger film format contributes tremendous scale and texture, particularly when Rockwell's extravagant existence collides with environmental destruction. Another interesting fact is that Digger marks Iñárritu's first English-language feature since The Revenant. Cruise

also serves as a producer, while Iñárritu co-wrote the screenplay with Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone and Sabina Berman. Digger won't please everybody. Its tonal shifts are aggressive, its satire occasionally heavy-handed and its determination to be strange may frustrate audiences expecting another conventional Cruise blockbuster. But conventional is precisely what this isn't. For Australian audiences, Digger opens October 1, 2026, with screenings including Palace Byron Bay and Ballina Fair Cinemas. Verdict: Bold, bizarre and deliberately divisive, Digger sometimes collapses beneath the weight of its own ambitions. Yet Cruise's fearless performance and Iñárritu's visual audacity make it fascinating cinema rather than comfortable entertainment.

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GUY MONTGOMERY’S GUY MONT SPELLING BEE (NZ) ABC ENTERTAINS, 8.30pm

Before comedian Sam Campbell brought pure chaos to his role as Guy Montgomery’s (above) assistant on the Australian version of this comedic spelling bee, he filmed this third-season episode of the NZ edition. As a contestant, Campbell swiftly dismantles the format and keeps usually composed compère Montgomery on his toes. His competition – Lesa Macleod-Whiting, Tofiga Fepulea‘i and Ben Hurley – might be less familiar to local audiences, but this tribute to retro game shows is too much fun for that to matter.

When acting powerhouse Anna Torv (below) and acclaimed director Emma Freeman get together, televisual magic is guaranteed. Both Queensland-born, the creative partners (who previously teamed up on The Newsreader and Secret City) reunite for this thoughtful “tropic noir” set in the Gold Coast hinterland. Torv portrays Tig Pollard, a Brisbane detective who returns to her hometown of North Gap in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault case that failed to secure a conviction. When a local teenage girl is found naked in a cane field with no memory of the night before, Tig finds herself in the thick of another harrowing investigation where half the population are potential suspects.

SEVEN, 8.30pm

About as picturesque as a show involving grisly murders can be, this British crime drama whisks a London detective and his teenage daughter away to the glamorous isle of Capri. Grieving the sudden death of his wife, DCI Joe Mottram (Warren Brown, above) decides to spend the summer in Italy so his daughter, Angelica (Beau Gadsdon) can reconnect with her mother’s family, who run a restaurant overlooking the coast. Three episodes in, and Joe is learning to cook Italian dishes from his in-laws, Gennaro and Elena (Urbano Barberini and Phyllis Logan), while helping local police solve crimes. As he unlocks the secrets of his wife’s heritage, Joe finds unexpected insights into the cases he is investigating. 0910

FRIDAY, October 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (Final, R) 10.30 Take 5. (Final, PGl, R) 11.00 Austin. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final, PG, R) 1.50 The Cage. (Final, M, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session, supports and qualifying. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (Ma, 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 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, 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. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener. 8.20 Death Valley. (Ma) A murder-mystery party turns into a real investigation when a famous actor is found stabbed to death. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final, PG, R) Three artists compete by painting Australian rock music icon Kirk Pengilly. 9.55 Class Clowns. (PGs, R) The comedians must deliver a sex ed talk. 10.25 Crime Night! (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Hotel Portofino. 8.35 Tom Hanks: The Ordinary Hero. Profiles the life and career of Tom Hanks. 9.35 Queens That Changed The World. (Return) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Spy/Master. (MA15+v) 11.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 1.45 Wisting. (Mal, R) 3.25 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (R) 4.35 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dressmaker. (2015, Malsv, R) A woman returns to her home town in the Australian outback as an accomplished dressmaker, determined to take revenge on the townspeople who wronged her. Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth. 10.50 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.55 Jamestown. (MA15+av, R) The first women arrive in Jamestown. 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 Chateau DIY: Australia. Lia and Richard’s kitchen walls are falling down. 8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R) A 70-year-old retired widower is hired as a senior intern for an online fashion startup. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo. 11.00 See No Evil: Not A Social Person. (Mav, R) A woman is shot by a motorist. 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 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) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) After years of impasse, an intervention is necessary for a Hunters Hill couple. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (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) Alan looks forward to Judith’s wedding. 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. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Hudson & Rex. 2.15 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup. Highlights. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 The Godfather Of St Petersburg. (Premiere) 9.30 The Naked World. 10.25 Sex Club 101. 11.20 The Americans. 12.15am Brassic. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Our Town. 6.30 Better

Homes. 7.30 Million Dollar Minute. 8.30 Gatecrashers. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v Bangladesh. Game 1. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Bargain Hunt. Midnight Making Of The Americas. 1.00 Fresh TV. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Yorkshire Auction House. 1.00 MOVIE: Victoria The Great. (1937) 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Scarlet Blade. (1963, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995, M) 11.20 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 12.20am Antiques Roadshow. 12.50 Creflo. 1.20 Late Programs.

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 Like A Version. 3.05 QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Amazing Spaces. 5.40 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 6.30 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: Unknown. (2011, M) 10.55 ER. 11.40 Not Going Out. 12.20am Rage. 1.20 Spooks. 2.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2.35 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 3.25 QI. 3.25 ABC News Update. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ama Gloria. Continued. (2023, PG, French) 6.35 Buffalo Bill And The Indians. (1976, PG, Engish) 8.50 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.45 All The Pretty Horses. (2000, M) 12.55pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German) 2.50 Le Samourai. (1967, PG, French) 4.55 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.55 Ride In The Whirlwind. (1965, PG) 8.30 3:10 To Yuma. (2007) 10.45 A Midnight Clear. (1992, MA15+) 12.45am Bad Eggs. (2003, M) 2.35 The Book Of Delights. (2020, MA15+, Portuguese) 4.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Fishing Addiction. 7.00 Step Outside. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 10.00 NFL Tailgate. 11.00 NFL. Week 5. Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 2.30pm Unfiltered. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Air Crash Inv. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Western Bulldogs v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Rush. (2013, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm MOVIE: The Mask. (1994, PG) 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Big Bang. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum. (2006, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 11.45 Top 20 Funniest. 12.35am Babies Behind Bars. 1.25 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.20 Legacies. 3.10 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Lego City: No Limits. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 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 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. 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. 8.30 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. 3.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 7.45 Bushwhacked! 8.10 Thalu. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.05 Spartakus. 9.40 Fresh Fairytales. 10.00 Guardians Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Talk To Me. (2022) 1.45 Stompem Ground 2022: TSI Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: The Witches. (1990, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters. 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.00 Hello SA. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Good Bones. Noon Bargain Block. 1.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Good Bones. 5.00 No Demo Reno. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 House Hunters: Cabin Dreams. 9.30 Building Alaska. 10.30 Renovation Aloha. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Programs. 10.25 BeddyByes. 11.05 Fizzy And Suds. 11.40 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 12.55pm Talking Tom Heroes. 1.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 2.30 Monster Makes. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 TBA. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

12.30pm Mexican Table. 1.00 Off Duty Chef. 1.30 How To Be A Better Cook. 2.00 Eater’s Guide To The World Series. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Rachael In Tuscany. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. 5.30 My Market Kitchen. 6.00 Food Heroes. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Beyond Bali. 8.30 Beyond The Logo. (Final) 9.30 The Layover. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SATURDAY, October 10 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 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Final, PGv, R) 2.15 Death Valley. (Ma, R) 3.00 Bee Cause. (R) 3.15 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 4.05 The Tony Blair Story. (Final, PGa, R) 4.55 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.05 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 10.05 Icons Of Auto. (PGa) 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24 International News. 12.00 PBS NewsHour. 1.00 Cycling. UCI Gravel World Championships. Elite Women.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 shootout.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive Review. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Gen Well. (Premiere, PG) 2.30 My Way: Winton Special. 3.00 Inside KOOZA By Cirque Du Soleil. (PG, R) 3.30 Scar Tissue. (PGadv, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Camper Deals. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 The Finish Line. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 12.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (R) 1.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGad, R) 2.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG, R) 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim gives up smoking. 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa) Kelby’s friend becomes the target of threatening texts. 8.30 Lynley. (Premiere, Mav) Mismatched duo DI Lynley and DS Havers investigate a suspicious death on Salcott Island. 10.00 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) A former cop and a nurse join forces. 10.45 Farewell Doc Martin. (Ma, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Holyroodhouse: A Royal Residence. (PGa) 8.25 The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel. 9.20 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Mal, R) 10.20 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. (R) 11.15 The Silence. (MA15+a, R) 1.20 Kennedy. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Ports To Paradise. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Mark Beretta. 8.00 MOVIE: Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story. (2023, Ml) Based on a true story. A team of underdogs risk it all to take on the professional racing circuit. David Harbour, Orlando Bloom. 10.50 MOVIE: Ford v Holden. (2023, PGal) Shane Jacobsen. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 shootout. Replay. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United. 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers. 11.30 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) A bride is targeted on her wedding day. 12.30 Scar Tissue. (PGadm, R) 1.30 My Way: Winton Special. (R) 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. (PGa, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Australia Cup Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Australia Cup Final. 7.50 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. South Melbourne v Melbourne Victory. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back at two homes. 11.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton chats with Tom Cruise. 12.30 FBI. (Mav, R) 1.30 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. 12.55pm Talking Tom Heroes. 1.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 2.30 The Makery. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Peter Rabbit. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Merlin. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 Unleash. 12.05pm Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin. 1.20 Great Australian Concerts: Grinspoon. 2.20 If You Are The One. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.05 Shenzong Tunnel Bridge. 7.05 Travel Man. 7.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Il Lombardia. Full race. 2.20am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 9.30 Giddy Up. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Auction Squad. 12.30am House Calls To The Rescue. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Baron. Noon MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951, PG) 1.50 MOVIE: Piccadilly Incident. (1946) 4.00 Rugby Union. Bledisloe Cup. New Zealand v Australia. Game 1. 7.00 Bledisloe Cup Post-Match. 7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991) 9.40 MOVIE: When Harry Met Sally. (1989, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm ER. 2.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.35 QI. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 Amazing Spaces. 5.20 MythBusters. 6.10 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.20 Live At The Malthouse. 10.15 Arrested Development. 11.45 ER. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Final Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.25 Ride In The Whirlwind. (1965, PG) 8.00 Le Samourai. (1967, PG, French) 10.05 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.15pm Bad Eggs. (2003, M) 2.05 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.00 Buffalo Bill And The Indians. (1976, PG, Engish) 6.15 Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 8.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 11.05 Getaway Of Love. (2015, MA15+, Italian) 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Rigs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Boxing Day. Replay. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Geelong v GWS Giants. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Richmond v Adelaide. 9.15 MOVIE: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Winnipeg Jets v Anaheim Ducks. 1.40pm NBL: Overtime. 3.00 MOVIE: A Royal Proposal: A Royal In Paradise II. (2024) 4.45 The Dog House UK. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 TBA. 11.30 Top 20 Funniest. 12.25am Evil. 2.05 MOVIE: Within The Pines. (2024, M) 3.30 Parental Guidance. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 8.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30am Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm News. 1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 News. 2.30 If You’re Listening. 3.00 News. 3.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 4.00 News. 4.30 BTN Specials. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Compass. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Rachael In Tuscany. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. 3.30 Yes, Chef! 4.30 Marcus In The Med. 5.00 A New Zealand Food Story. 5.30 Eating Dirty. 6.00 Global Soul Kitchen. (Return) 6.30 Hong Kong Kitchen. 7.30 Inside Sydney Fish Market. 8.30 From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Uncharted. 10.35 Spanish Adventures. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Pecan Summer: The Opera. 1.10pm Nula. 1.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 2.30 Lakota Nation Vs United States. 4.30 Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 5.00 Murder In Big Horn. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 8.30 MOVIE: The Cabin In The Woods. (2012) 10.20 Karen Dalton: In My Own Time. 11.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm House Hunters: Cabin Dreams. 1.30 No Demo Reno. 2.30 Renovation Aloha. 3.30 New Neighbourhoods. 4.00 House Hunters: Cabin Dreams. 4.30 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 Mexico Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 First Up: Everest Carnival. 11.00 News. Noon The Bond Report. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Steve Price. 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 First Up: Everest Carnival. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 News.

SUNDAY, October 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 Afghanistan 25 Year Commemoration. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final, PG, R) 3.05 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (Final, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (Final, R) 5.00 Take 5. (Final, PGl, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.00 PBS News Horizons. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.05 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 10.05 Ageless Gardens. (R) 11.05 Icons Of Auto. (PGav) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Cycling. UCI Gravel World C’ships. Elite Men.

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Supports and warm-up. From Mount Panorama Circuit, New South Wales. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and race. From Mount Panorama Circuit, New South Wales.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 One Tank Holiday. (R) 12.00 GolfBarons. (R) 12.30 Drive TV. 1.00 Tasman Trails. (R) 2.00 Conquering Breast Cancer. (PGal) 4.00 Journey To The Southern Great Barrier Reef. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Mass. 8.30 Buy To Build. (R) 9.00 Pooches At Play. (PG, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 11.00 Intrepid Adventures. (R) 11.30 Building The Dream. (R) 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 1.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGa) 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. (ls, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Recipe Of The Year. (Premiere) Hosted by Adam Liaw and Pia Miranda. 8.20 Dustfall. (Premiere, Madls) A detective is called in to investigate a case when a teen is discovered naked in a cane field. 9.15 The Forsytes. (Return) Soames dreams of fatherhood. 10.05 Lynley. (Mv, R) A mismatched duo investigate a death. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 3.15 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts. (PG) 8.25 Ancient Superstructures. 9.25 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG, R) 10.30 Royal Autopsy. (Man, R) 11.20 MOVIE: Whitney: Can I Be Me? (2017, Madls, R) 1.15 Kennedy. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Return, PGls) 8.00 70 Years Of 7. 10.00 The Girl Who Caught A Killer. (MA15+av, R) Looks at the tale of Rachel Watts. 11.15 24 Hours In Police Custody: Frequent Flyers. (MA15+adl, R) 12.15 Pure Genius. (Ma, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 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) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 Scrublands: Silver. (Return, MA15+v) Martin’s childhood friend is killed. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The First 48. (Malv) 12.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGads, R) 1.00 One Tank Holiday. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.00 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton chats with Sylvester Stallone, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Andrew Garfield and 50 Cent. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (R) Comedy quiz show in which three well-known Australians team up with their lesser-known parent or child. 10.00 FBI: International. (Mv, R) An explosion rocks headquarters. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 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. 3.25pm Tiddler. 3.50 Children’s Programs. 5.50 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Little Lunch. 7.45 Crookhaven. (Premiere) 8.25 Are You Afraid Of The Dark? (Premiere) 9.10 Dolphins Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.20 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm Jeopardy! 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Dropout. 10.30 The UnXplained. 11.20 Obsessed With My Muscles. Midnight Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Paris-Tours. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 8.00 Weekender. 8.30 TBA. 9.00 House Of Wellness. 10.00 Better Homes. 11.00 Ports To Paradise. Noon House Calls To The Rescue. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v Bangladesh. Game 2. 10.00 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PG) 12.25am Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Getaway. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 MOVIE: The Heart Of The Matter. (1953, PG) 1.40pm MOVIE: Derby Day. (1952) 3.25 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.00 Blackadder Goes Forth. 10.40 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 Navigating The World. 10.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 Living Room. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm ER. 2.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 3.35 QI. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 Amazing Spaces. 5.20 MythBusters. 6.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Amazing Spaces. 9.20 Recipe Of The Year. 10.10 ER. 10.55 Offsiders. 11.25 Rage. 12.25am Not Going Out. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.55 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 10.45 The Son. (2022, M) 1pm King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) 3.00 Ride In The Whirlwind. (1965, PG) 4.35 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.50 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 8.30 Killing Faith. (2025, MA15+) 10.30 The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Hook, Line And Sinker. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Sydney v Carlton. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Fast X. (2023, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Seinfeld. 1.45 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 3.45 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 5.35 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999, M) 10.15 TBA. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.20 MOVIE: Your Love Is Mine. (2022, MA15+) 2.50 World’s Greatest Islands. 3.55 Animal Tales. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight 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 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.35 If You’re Listening. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Back Roads. (Final) 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Eating Dirty. 1.00 Global Soul Kitchen. 1.30 Uncharted. 2.30 Spanish Adventures. 3.30 Yes, Chef! 4.30 Precious Flavours. 5.30 River Cottage: Vegetables. 6.30 Hamely Kitchen. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of Street Food. 8.30 Jamie Cooks Italy. 9.30 Cotswold Kitchen. 10.30 Spanish Adventures. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Men’s. Grand final. 3.00 Netball. First Nations Tournament. Match 32. Gold medal match. 3.45 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 4.40 Boxing For Palm Island. 5.50 Bamay. 6.30 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.20 Our Medicine. 8.30 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 1am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Renovation Aloha. 11.30 What’s Wrong With That House. 12.30pm Good Bones. 1.30 New Neighbourhoods. 2.00 Mexico Life. 2.30 Chateau DIY. 3.30 House Hunters: Cabin Dreams. 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 On The Coast. 10.30 100 Day Dream Home. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 News.

MONDAY, October 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Lynley. (Mav, R) 11.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Language Of Light. (Madn, R) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.00 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals, R) 3.10 Language Of Light. (PGan, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. (PG, 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 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 Inside KOOZA By Cirque Du Soleil. (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. (ls, 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.

6.25 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. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 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. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Mal) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Unbroken Ties. (Ma) 9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Black Sands. (MA15+av) 12.45 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 3.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (PGa, 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. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Jane and Shane try to impress with their divisive menu. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan must protect a man. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Transplant. (MA15+a, 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 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Masv, R) 9.55 9News Late. 10.25 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.25 Footy Furnace Trade Show. (Ml) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Hello SA. (PG) 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) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (PGdls) Comedy quiz show. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Final) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 Australian True Crime With Meshel Laurie: Sarah Lavis – Should Victims Be The Focus In Court? (Return, Ma) 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 1.00 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. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Monster Makes. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 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. 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm The Grudge. 2.40 Going Places. 3.10 Over The Black Dot. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News Compass Points. 5.10 Al Jazeera. 5.40 Living Next Door To Putin. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Scrabble. 9.20 Icons Unearthed: Quentin Tarantino. (Premiere) 10.15 The Americans. 12.20am Brassic. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Our Town. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 My Kitchen Rules. 1pm My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Yorkshire Auction House. 1.00 Fawlty Towers. 2.20 Blackadder Goes Forth. 3.40 MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

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. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Amazing Spaces. 5.40 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 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? 9.40 Elementary. 10.20 ER. 11.05 Not Going Out. 11.35 Rage. 12.40am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Spirited Away. Continued. (2001, PG) 6.20 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 8.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 10.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 1pm Samia. (2024, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 5.45 Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 8.30 El Topo. (1971, Spanish) 10.50 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 12.55am Romper Stomper. (1992, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Boxing Day. Replay. 3.30 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 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Baywatch. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.30 NBL: Overtime. 7.30 Big Bang. 8.30 Seinfeld. 9.30 TBA. 11.30 NBL: Overtime. 12.30am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 World’s Greatest Islands. 3.15 Innovation Nation. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Late Programs.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 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. 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. 12.30 Asia News Week. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Rachael In Tuscany. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. (Return) 5.30 My Market Kitchen. 6.00 Food Heroes. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nigella Kitchen. 8.00 Food Stories. 8.30 Tom Cooks Spain. 9.00 Marion Grasby’s Flavours. 9.30 The Layover. 10.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Our Medicine. 12.10pm MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 The Grey Line. 9.40 MOVIE: The Flood. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Mexico Life. 11.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 12.30pm Building Alaska. 1.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Good Bones. 5.00 Christina On The Coast. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Again With The Fords. 9.30 Unsellable Houses. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 Late Programs.

NEWS24 (53)

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, October 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 The Tony Blair Story. (Final, PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 China On Stage. (R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Mal, R) 3.00 Language Of Light. (PGaln, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery. (PG, 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) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (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) 7.30 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 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (PGdls, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The State Of Man. (Premiere, Mal) 8.50 Believe In Magic: The Mother Of All Cons. (Premiere, Ml) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, PGl, R) 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 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 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Final, Mal) 8.35 Titanic: The Digital Resurrection. (PGa) 9.55 SBS World News Late. 10.25 The Point. (R) 11.25 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+sv) 12.25 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malsv, R) 3.00 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (R) 3.50 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Sheridan and Ted take on an ambitious menu. 9.10 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Ml) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel join forces with Richard from Emerson’s. 10.10 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PG) 12.10 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 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 1 Euro House. (PG) 9.40 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (PGa) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. (MA15+alvv) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (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, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. A fleet of warships visits Sydney Harbour. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 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 spends an evening with his mother. 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. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Monster Makes. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 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 Kids Baking C’ship. 10.10 Chopped Jnr. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Hudson & Rex. 2.15 The Grudge. 2.45 Going Places. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 11.35 The Americans. 12.30am Brassic. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Our Town. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Escape To The Country. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Yorkshire Auction House. 1.00 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958, PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saraband For Dead Lovers. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Wong & Winchester. 10.50 Late Programs.

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. 2.40pm Fresh Off The Boat. 3.05 QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Amazing Spaces. 5.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 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. 9.30 Elementary. 10.10 ER. 10.55 Not Going Out. 11.25 Rage. 12.30am Spooks. 1.20 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Born To Dance. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.25 Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 9.10 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 10.50 Memory Lane. (2024, M, Dutch) 12.40pm A Private Function. (1984, M) 2.20 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 4.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 6.30 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 8.30 The Tracker. (2002, M) 10.20 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Mt Hutt Rescue. 1.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Air Crash Inv. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Marlin Kings: Chasing Giants. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Big Bang. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Big Bang. 8.30 Seinfeld. 9.30 TBA. Midnight Jane The Virgin. 12.50 Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 3.30 Big Rigs Of Oz. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 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. 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. 12.25 Planet America. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Rachael In Tuscany. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. 5.30 My Market Kitchen. 6.00 Food Heroes. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Asian Kitchen. 8.00 Memory Bites. 8.30 Breaking Bread. 9.30 The Layover. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 The Grey Line. 12.05pm Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.20 Indian Country Today News. 5.50 Bamay. 6.35 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Cold Justice. 8.50 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Home Again With The Fords. 1.00 Unsellable Houses. 2.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Good Bones. 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.

NEWS24 (53)

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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, October 14 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 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 China On Stage. (R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. (Mal, R) 3.00 Language Of Light. (PGn, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (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. (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 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (PGa, 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. (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 Sydney Harbour Cops. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Class Clowns. (PGs) 9.00 Crime Night! (Ml) 9.35 Small Prophets. (Ml, R) 10.05 Planet America. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Dustfall. (Madls, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Korea. (Premiere) 8.30 70 Up. (Final, PGa) 9.55 Apollo Has Fallen. (MA15+av) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 The Old Man. (Mlv) 12.05 Classified. (MA15+v, R) 2.35 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, R) 4.20 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (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. (PG) Lacey runs from her feelings. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 8.30 A Taste For Murder. (Mav) DCI Joe Mottram investigates when a murder mystery weekend turns deadly when a guest is found dead. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, 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) 8.45 Chefs Ahoy. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Airport Security: USA. (Ma, R) 11.15 Sight Unseen. (Mav) 12.05 Footy Furnace Trade Show. (Ml) 1.00 Drive Review. (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) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. 8.55 Boston Blue. (Ma) When a captured serial killer hints at the whereabouts of a missing child, Danny races to save the victim. 9.55 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 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. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Monster Makes. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 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. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Hudson & Rex. 2.15 The Grudge. 2.45 Going Places. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 9.30 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. 10.25 Ramy. 11.00 The Americans. (Final) 12.15am Brassic. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Our Town. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Yorkshire Auction House. 1.00 New Tricks. 2.00 Grantchester. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

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. 2.40pm Fresh Off The Boat. 3.05 QI. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.05 MythBusters. 4.55 Amazing Spaces. 5.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 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. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.30 Rage. 12.30am Spooks. 1.25 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Summerland. Continued. (2020, PG) 6.55 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 8.55 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 11.35 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 1.40pm Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 4.30 Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 6.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 8.30 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022, M) 10.30 The Holy Mountain. (1973) 12.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Fishing Addiction. 7.00 Step Outside. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Mt Hutt Rescue. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v Bangladesh. Game 3. 10.00 The Force: BTL. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Big Bang. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Big Bang. 8.30 Seinfeld. 9.30 TBA. Midnight Jane The Virgin. 12.50 Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. (Final) 2.35 Baywatch. 3.30 Big Rigs Of Oz. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 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. 12.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Rachael In Tuscany. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. 5.30 My Market Kitchen. 6.00 Food Heroes: Another Helping. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Heroes. 8.00 Nigella Express. 8.30 Searching For Italy. 9.30 The Layover. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Knowledge Keepers. 11.35 Te Puna Ora: The Source Of Life. 1pm Exile And The Kingdom. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Amplify. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 10.00 MOVIE: Ka Po. (2022, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Good Bones. Noon My Mortgage Free Home. 1.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 2.00 Chateau DIY. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Good Bones. 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 What’s Wrong With That House. 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.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Class Clowns. (PGs, R) 11.00 Crime Night! (Ml, R) 11.30 Small Prophets. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 China On Stage. (R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 JFK: The Making Of A President. (Mav, R) 2.55 Language Of Light. (PGan, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (PGas, 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 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) 1.15 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 1.45 My Way. (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 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, 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.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Return) 8.45 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (PG, R) 9.35 Dustfall. (Madls, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Death Valley. (Ma, R) 11.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.25 Parliament Question Time. 2.25 Classic Countdown Extras. (PG, R) 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. 7.35 Tucci In Italy. 8.25 Inside Sydney Fish Market. The new market gets a mixed reception. 9.25 Blue Lights. (Return) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Cry Wolf. (MA15+v) 11.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ansv, R) 2.40 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, R) 4.20 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 Rugby League World Cup Pre-Game. 7.30 Rugby League. World Cup. Group Stage. Pool A. Australia v New Zealand. 10.00 Rugby League World Cup Post-Game. 10.30 Unfiltered. (PGa, R) 11.00 Gatecrashers. 12.00 Vampire Academy. (Premiere, MA15+hv) 1.00 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 RBT. (PGd) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mm) 9.30 RPA. (PGam, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (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. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. 8.55 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) A tarot card is found near a drowned US Naval officer depicting the exact manner of his death. 9.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.50 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick-Off. A panel discusses Australian soccer news. 11.20 Two And A Half Men. (PGas, R) Charlie becomes popular with kids. 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. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Monster Makes. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 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 72 Cutest Animals. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Hudson & Rex. 2.05 The Grudge. 2.35 Insight. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 6.30 Jeopardy! 7.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v Wollongong Wolves FC. 9.30 Alone. 11.20 MOVIE: Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 1.45am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Our Town. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Yorkshire Auction House. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 8.30 The Chelsea Detective. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Late Programs.

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. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am 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 Amazing Spaces. 5.40 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 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 Class Clowns. 9.30 Crime Night! 10.05 ER. 10.50 Not Going Out. 11.20 Rage. 12.20am Spooks. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Porco Rosso. Continued. (1992, PG) 6.25 Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger. (2024, PG) 8.50 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.45 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.35pm The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M) 2.15 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 4.15 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 6.55 The Shooting. (1966, PG) 8.30 The Dead Don’t Hurt. (2023, Danish) 10.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Mt Hutt Rescue. 1.30 Caught On Dashcam. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: You, Me And Dupree. (2006, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Big Bang. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Big Bang. 8.30 Seinfeld. 9.30 TBA. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Baywatch. 2.15 Parental Guidance. 3.30 Big Rigs Of Oz. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

COMEDY (52) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 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 Cheap Seats. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Ridiculousness. 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 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. 10.30 Compass. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. Midnight News. 12.30 The Pacific. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm People Of The North. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Rachael In Tuscany. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 Everyday Gourmet: Sweet. 5.30 My Market Kitchen. 6.00 Food Heroes: Another Helping. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Outback Gourmet. 8.00 A Girl’s Guide. 8.30 Paddock To Plate. 9.30 The Layover. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Friday Night Thunder. Noon Pro Bull Riding Australia. 1.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 1.30 Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Amplify. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Rabbit Fall. 9.00 MOVIE: Midsommar. (2019, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.00 House Hunters. 11.00 Good Bones. 1pm What’s Wrong With That House. 2.00 Home Town. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Good Bones. 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 Fixer To Fabulous. 11.30 Late Programs.

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October 8, 2026

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

BLEACH Festival Awakens With Monumental 11-Day Gold Coast Program More than 50 events will transform HOTA and surrounding Gold Coast locations through music, theatre, dance, installations and extraordinary outdoor performances. By Jeff Gibbs BLEACH Festival 2026 has opened with a spectacular dawn performance above Surfers Paradise beach, launching 11 days and nights of contemporary art, live music and theatrical experiences across the Gold Coast. The festival began on Thursday, October 1, with Legs On The Wall presenting THAW. The large-scale outdoor work features a performer suspended on a block of ice high above the beachfront. The performance will return above Evandale Lake at HOTA, Home of the Arts, on Saturday, October 3. Running until Sunday, October 11, BLEACH Festival features more than 50 free and ticketed events. The program spans contemporary dance, theatre premieres, live music, immersive installations, visual art and community-created works. This year marks the festival’s first complete takeover of the HOTA precinct. Performances will run from midday into the evening, followed by late-night celebrations beneath the stars.

Among the major installations is BEACON, created by internationally recognised designer Morag Myerscough with Gold Coast community arts organisation Everybody NOW! The brightly coloured, community-driven installation will form a glowing centrepiece beside HOTA Lake throughout the festival. The opening weekend includes a free Outdoor Stage performance by international soul and jazz singer Lady Blackbird and acclaimed Australian duo Electric Fields on Friday, October 2. New Zealand chart-toppers

SIX60 will perform with SUB-TRIBE on Saturday, October 3, in one of the festival’s major ticketed concerts. The HOTA Lake Precinct will also host a dedicated free live music stage featuring performers including Gold Coast favourites Tijuana Cartel and Blind Corners. Inside HOTA Gallery, Japanese sound artist ASUNA will present 100 Keyboards. The installation and performance uses subtle differences in the tuning of 100 electronic keyboards to create an evolving soundscape of harmonies, pulses and textures.

The Basement will become Club Peroxide during the opening weekend, creating a free festival nightclub following performances of New Zealand artist Oli Mathiesen’s award-winning dance work, The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave. The festival will conclude with High Tide, combining a live psychedelic rock band, airborne jetpack performers and 100 illuminated puppet jellyfish descending across the HOTA parklands. A familyfriendly rave will continue the closing-night celebrations. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate

said BLEACH contributed to the city’s cultural energy while continually reinventing itself through new artists, attractions and events. “Every great city in the world has a strong arts and cultural heartbeat,” Cr Tate said. Festival organisers expect more than 58,000 people to attend during the 11-day program. Thousands are expected to travel from outside the region, generating more than $1 million for the local economy. Experience Gold Coast Head of Arts and Culture

John Kotzas AM said the program combined local commissions, national premieres, Queensland exclusives and community-engaged works. BLEACH Festival Artistic Director Felix Preval said the event transformed familiar places and unexpected spaces into stages for ambitious creative experiences. BLEACH Festival runs at HOTA and other Gold Coast locations until October 11. Program details and tickets are available through the HOTA website.

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NEWS

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Brisbane Roar To Face Oakleigh Cannons In Lismore Preseason Clash

By Robert Heyward

preparations with this match

“We’re building a strong

For junior footballers,

against Oakleigh Cannons,

future for major events in our

the opportunity to watch

Brisbane Roar will return

one of the best sides across the

city, with elite sport and live

professional and high-

to Lismore this October for

National Premier Leagues in

entertainment putting Lismore

performing semi-professional

a major preseason fixture

Australia,” Mr Anderson said.

firmly on the national events

players at close range could

against Victorian powerhouse

“The support we received

map.”

provide valuable insight into

Oakleigh Cannons.

from Lismore City Council

The match is expected to

the speed, movement and

The match will kick off at

and the community in the

attract football supporters

technical standards required at

2.30pm on Sunday, October

past two years has been

from across the Northern

senior levels.

11, at Crozier Field, giving

outstanding, and returning

Rivers, as well as visitors

Further information about

Northern Rivers supporters

to Crozier Field gives our

following the teams from

associated activities, including

an opportunity to watch

players a great opportunity

Queensland and Victoria.

any junior clinics, supporter

professional footballers

to continue to prepare for

Cr Krieg said major sporting

competitions and the complete

prepare for the approaching

the upcoming season while

events could deliver benefits

match-day program, is

2026–27 A-League Men

connecting with regional fans

beyond the field by bringing

expected to be released closer

season.

who love the game.

visitors into the city and

to the event.

The fixture continues

“We look forward to

supporting hospitality and

Tickets are available through

Brisbane Roar’s developing

building on this strong

retail businesses.

Lismore Tickets.

relationship with Lismore and

relationship into the future.”

“For local families and

follows the club’s preseason

Lismore City Mayor

young footballers, this is a

appearance against Newcastle

Steve Krieg said attracting

chance to see top-level athletes

elite sporting fixtures

in their own backyard,” he

was an important part of

said.

strengthening the city’s

“It also brings visitors from

position as a regional events

across the Northern Rivers,

destination.

supporting our cafes, pubs and

Jets at Crozier Field in 2025. also preparing to compete in

its squad against professional

the Australian Championship.

opposition.

with the Roar facing one of

That combination should

Brisbane Roar chief

the strongest clubs outside the

ensure the match is more

operations officer Zac

A-League.

than a ceremonial exhibition.

Anderson said the club was

“Lismore is ready for

shops.”

Oakleigh Cannons claimed

Brisbane will be looking to

pleased to return to the

bigger events and bigger

The event is being supported

the 2026 National Premier

sharpen its combinations,

Northern Rivers and reconnect

opportunities, and fixtures

by Lismore City Council, with

Leagues Victoria minor

fitness and tactical structure

with its regional supporters.

like this show we have the

the fixture also reinforcing

premiership before reaching

ahead of the A-League

“We are thrilled to bring

facilities and the community

Crozier Field’s role as one

the competition’s grand final.

campaign, while Oakleigh will

the squad back to Lismore

support to deliver,” Cr Krieg

of the region’s leading

The Melbourne-based club is

have an opportunity to test

as part of our preseason

said.

rectangular sporting venues.

This year’s match will provide a different challenge,

The match between Brisbane Roar and Oakleigh Cannons will kick off at 2.30pm on Sunday, October 11, at Crozier Field, Lismore. Book your tickets here by clicking this link

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October 8, 2026

NEWS

Lismore Reaches Halfway Point With 175 Flood Restoration Projects Complete Roads, bridges, community facilities and flood infrastructure are being progressively restored across the Lismore Local Government Area.

By Jeff Gibbs Lismore City Council has completed 175 flood restoration projects across the Local Government Area, reaching the halfway point of its extensive recovery program following the 2022 disasters. The milestone reflects progress across a broad portfolio of damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, landslips, community facilities and flood resilience assets. Among the latest projects completed are four major landslip repairs on Stony Chute Road and Stanger Road. New public amenities have also been delivered at Wyrallah and Dungarubba, while Simes Bridge has reopened. Council has undertaken substantial pavement rehabilitation on sealed and unsealed roads throughout the LGA. The work aims to improve

access and reliability for residents, businesses, emergency services and visitors. Many of the projects involve restoring essential connections damaged during the catastrophic February and March 2022 floods. Those events caused extensive damage throughout Lismore, its surrounding villages and rural road network. Council described the restoration portfolio as one of the largest disaster

recovery and infrastructure rebuilding programs undertaken by a local government authority in Australia. While 175 projects have been completed, major work continues across the region. Repairs are progressing at 21 landslip sites in the hills surrounding Nimbin. These sites form part of a much larger program addressing slope failures and damaged roads across the LGA.

Upgrades are also continuing at the Magellan Street and Snow Street flood pump stations. The pump stations form an important part of Lismore’s flood mitigation system and help remove stormwater from low-lying areas. Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said reaching the halfway point represented a significant achievement for Council and the wider community. “The real measure of

success is what these projects mean for our community,” Cr Krieg said. “Across the LGA, we’re seeing roads reopened, facilities restored and infrastructure improvements that are making a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives.” Cr Krieg said the work extended beyond replacing infrastructure damaged or destroyed during the floods. “The work we’ve delivered since the 2022 disasters isn’t just restoring what was lost,” he said. “It’s helping create a stronger, more flood-ready Lismore.” The recovery program has required extensive planning, engineering, environmental assessments, funding approvals and construction across urban, village and rural locations. Council thanked residents,

businesses and road users for their patience while projects were designed and delivered. Many works have required temporary road closures, traffic restrictions, detours and changed access arrangements. Although the halfway milestone represents substantial progress, approximately half of Council’s disaster restoration program remains to be completed. Several outstanding projects involve complex engineering, difficult terrain or significant flood resilience improvements. The restoration works are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Council will continue providing updates as projects move through investigation, design, approval and construction.

Norma Gunghoe Brings ‘Gunghoedown’ To Mullumbimby Comedy, climate action, live entertainment and community radio collide at Mullumbimby Golf Club when Norma Gunghoe and her colourful crew bring the Gunghoedown to town By Robert Heyward

Against Gas outside the office

with willing guests able to

of Federal Member for Page

participate as extras.

The unmistakable Norma

Kevin Hogan, who, according

The Mullumbimby Golf

Gunghoe is preparing to take

to the show's producers, has

Club restaurant, Societa, will

over Mullumbimby Golf Club

so far declined an invitation

be open for dinner, allowing

for an evening combining

to be interviewed.

guests to make an evening of

entertainment, environmen-

Now audiences have the

the event.

tal activism, film, music and

chance to become part of the

There will also be a raffle

plenty of irreverent humour.

action themselves.

offering the opportunity to

The Norma Gunghoe

Screening, Music And A

take home a piece of Gunghoe

Show’s Gunghoedown

Chance To Join The Show

memorabilia.

will be held from 6pm on

The Gunghoedown will fea-

Entry to the Gunghoedown

Saturday, October 17, giving

ture a premiere screening

is by donation.

audiences an early taste of

of Episode 2, along with an

The event begins at 6pm

the new locally produced

opportunity to meet the team

on Saturday, October 17

project ahead of the pod-

behind the production —

at Mullumbimby Golf

cast’s planned premiere in

including Norma herself.

Club, Jubilee Avenue,

November 2026.

Entertainment will include

Mullumbimby.

Described as the “Unfiltered

a performance by The Special

RSVPs can be made by

Voice of Our Community”,

Kays, along with surprise

emailing northernriverspro-

Norma is the central charac-

guests, while DJ Vinyl Lionel

ductions@gmail.com.

ter of The Norma Gunghoe

will provide ambient tunes

The Norma Gunghoe Show

Show, which uses humour,

throughout the evening.

is produced by Northern

interviews and an unmistak-

Audience members may

Rivers Productions and is a

ably unconventional approach

even find themselves appear-

Climate Arts Action Grant-

to encourage conversations

ing in The Norma Gunghoe

funded project involving

anti-facial-recognition make-

and Surfers for Climate co-

taken her to a knit-in with

Show. The production team

Vicki Brooke, Arts Northern

Norma has been out con-

up, speaking with people

founder Belinda Baggs.

members of the Lismore

plans to film scenes for the

Rivers and The Ingrained

ducting interviews in her

including David Shoebridge

Her adventures have also

Loop of the Knitting Nannas

final episode during the event,

Foundation.

about climate action.

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REAL ESTATE

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Rate Rises Deepen Australia’s Housing Affordability Divide

Lower property prices are providing little comfort for aspiring homeowners as higher interest rates reduce borrowing power, increase repayments and place another barrier between Australians and home ownership. By Jeff Gibbs Australia’s latest interest rate increase has exposed a difficult reality at the centre of the housing affordability debate: a fall in property prices does not necessarily make homes easier to buy. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.60 per cent on September 29, its fourth increase during 2026 and the highest official rate in almost 15 years. The decision was intended to restrain demand and bring persistent inflation under control. However, it has also increased mortgage repayments and reduced the amount prospective buyers can borrow, potentially cancelling out much of the benefit created by softer property prices. For first-home buyers, affordability is determined by more than the advertised price of a property. Income, deposit savings, existing debts, living expenses, interest rates and lender serviceability assessments all influence whether a buyer can obtain finance. When interest rates rise, banks assess applicants on the basis that their repayments will be higher. That means a household may qualify for a substantially smaller loan even when its income and deposit have not changed. Analysis reported by news.com.au and prepared by Compare the Market illustrates the scale of the change. It estimated that a single first-home buyer earning $108,000 annually could borrow about $645,000 in February. Following four rate increases, the estimated borrowing capacity had fallen to $589,777. Under the same modelling, another increase before

Christmas could reduce that figure to approximately $577,026. That would represent a decline of almost $68,000 from the amount available at the beginning of the rate-rise cycle. The effect becomes larger for households seeking bigger mortgages. A couple with a combined annual income of $216,704 was estimated to have had borrowing capacity of approximately $1.23 million earlier in the year. The analysis suggested that capacity could fall to about $1.099 million if rates increased again, a reduction of roughly $131,000. These examples are indicative rather than universal. Actual lending decisions differ between banks and depend on household spending, dependants, credit limits, other debts and loan conditions. Nevertheless, they demonstrate how quickly higher rates can change a buyer’s options. A home that falls $30,000 in value may appear more affordable, but not if the prospective purchaser’s borrowing capacity has fallen by $50,000 or more. The buyer may still be further away from completing the purchase. Existing mortgage holders face a different but equally significant challenge. Australian borrowers are carrying considerably larger debts than they were during the previous period of comparable interest rates. Compare the Market placed the average housing loan at about $731,000, approximately $183,000 higher than in August 2021. Its modelling estimated that the four 2026 increases would add about $5,568 a year to repayments on a loan of that size, although the precise increase depends on

the interest rate, remaining term and loan structure. This combination of larger mortgages and higher rates means relatively small movements in the cash rate can have a pronounced effect on household budgets. Money redirected towards mortgage repayments is no longer available for groceries, energy, transport, insurance, medical expenses or discretionary purchases.

affect the supply side of the

balance facing monetary

amount offered by a lender.

housing market. Residential

policymakers. Interest rates

Households need to consider

developers rely on finance

are a broad instrument

how repayments would be

to acquire land, obtain

designed to slow demand

managed if rates rose again,

approvals and construct new

throughout the economy.

an income was temporarily

dwellings. More expensive

They cannot directly solve

lost or major expenses

credit, weaker presales and

land shortages, planning

emerged.

uncertain demand can delay

delays, construction-sector

For policymakers, the

or prevent projects from

constraints, infrastructure

message is broader. A home

The affordability problem also extends beyond current borrowers. Aspiring buyers attempting to save a deposit may find it harder to accumulate funds while rents and everyday costs remain elevated. If landlords face higher financing costs, some may also seek rent increases where market conditions and tenancy laws allow.

proceeding.

gaps or the uneven

is not genuinely affordable

That creates a longer-term

distribution of housing.

simply because its selling

risk. Rate increases may

Housing affordability

price has declined. It

restrain housing demand in

therefore cannot be measured

must also be possible for

the short term, but if they

by prices alone. Governments

an ordinary household to

also reduce construction,

must also consider household

finance, purchase and retain

the underlying shortage of

incomes, borrowing capacity,

that home without being

homes can remain or worsen.

taxes, planning systems,

pushed into unsustainable

When financial conditions

construction costs, rental

financial stress.

eventually improve, demand

availability and the supply of

may recover more quickly

appropriately located homes.

Disclaimer: This article

than supply, placing renewed

Research cited in the original report by University of Sydney economist Dr James Graham found that a standard 0.25 percentagepoint interest rate increase produced an immediate five per cent decline in home purchases, with effects on home ownership potentially persisting for more than a decade.

Reforms to capital gains

provides general information

pressure on prices and rents.

tax, negative gearing, stamp

only and does not constitute

The RBA said inflation

duty or first-home buyer

financial, lending, taxation,

remained too high and was

assistance may change

investment or legal advice.

being driven by domestic

incentives and purchasing

Borrowing capacity,

capacity pressures, with

conditions. However,

mortgage repayments and

spending and investment

their effectiveness can be

property affordability vary

proving stronger than

weakened if higher interest

according to individual

expected. It also noted that

rates simultaneously reduce

circumstances, lender

housing prices had fallen in

the amount households can

policies, loan terms and

most capital cities and that

borrow.

market conditions. Readers

new housing lending had

For prospective buyers,

should seek independent

declined noticeably.

the latest increase reinforces

professional advice before

Those observations

the importance of budgeting

making financial or property

reinforce the difficult

below the maximum

decisions.

Younger Australians can be particularly vulnerable because they generally have smaller deposits, lower accumulated wealth and less capacity to absorb unexpected expenses. They may also spend longer renting while trying to meet a deposit target that shifts as prices, rents and borrowing conditions change. Interest rates can reduce property prices by limiting the amount buyers can offer. However, a price decline provides only a partial offset when financing the purchase becomes more expensive and loan eligibility contracts at the same time. Higher rates may also

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October 8, 2026

BUSINESS NEWS

Rate Rise Reinforces Urgent Need For Business Investment Reform By Jeff Gibbs

increase repayments on business loans, commercial

The Reserve Bank of

property finance, vehicle

Australia’s decision to raise

loans, equipment leases,

the official cash rate to 4.60

overdrafts and working-

per cent has intensified

capital facilities. They can

pressure on small businesses

also discourage customers

already confronting high

from spending as households

operating costs, weaker

direct more income towards

flow. However, widespread

ease inflationary pressure.

the 50 per cent capital gains

target.

consumer demand and

mortgage repayments and

reductions in investment

CPA Australia has called

tax discount with inflation-

Businesses should therefore

continuing economic

essential expenses.

can weaken productivity,

for responsible government

based indexation and a

test their budgets against

uncertainty.

Regional businesses may

employment and future

spending and reforms

minimum 30 per cent tax

higher interest costs, review

The Monetary Policy Board

face additional pressure

economic growth.

that reduce unnecessary

rate on applicable capital

debt arrangements, monitor

because many depend heavily

The Reserve Bank

compliance costs, encourage

gains. Changes will also

customer payment times and

on transport, fuel, machinery

acknowledged that business

entrepreneurship and give

limit negative gearing on

identify expenses that can be

and long supply chains.

investment and debt

businesses greater confidence

certain established residential

reduced without damaging

Agriculture, construction,

remained strong. However,

to invest.

properties.

productive capacity.

tourism, hospitality,

it also identified weak

logistics, retail and trades

“Small businesses need

A minimum 30 per cent

They should also reconsider

productivity growth as

can be particularly exposed

more than short-term relief,”

tax rate for discretionary

the timing and financing of

a continuing constraint

when borrowing costs and

Mr Ord said.

trusts is scheduled to begin

major purchases rather than

on Australia’s economic

operating expenses rise

“They need decisive

in July 2028, subject to

capacity.

automatically abandoning

together.

investment. Equipment,

Productivity measures how

government action to

exceptions and transitional

CPA Australia Business

software, training or energy-

efficiently labour, capital and

improve the business

arrangements.

Investment Lead Gavan Ord

environment by stripping

The Government says the

efficiency improvements may

other resources are used to

said the rate increase would

produce goods and services.

back red tape and supporting

reforms will tax real capital

still strengthen productivity

be deeply frustrating for

When productivity improves,

entrepreneurship.”

gains after inflation, improve

and reduce long-term costs.

households and businesses

businesses can generate more

Regulation remains a

fairness and direct housing

Early discussions with

already managing cost-of-

output without relying on

significant concern for

investment towards new

lenders, accountants and

living pressures and higher

the same increase in hours,

smaller enterprises because

construction. It has also

financial advisers may

borrowing costs.

materials or costs.

compliance costs do not

retained existing small-

provide more options than

“For many small

Stronger productivity can

always rise in proportion

business capital gains tax

waiting until cash-flow

businesses, the pressure is

support sustainable wage

to the size of a business. A

concessions and announced

pressure becomes critical.

coming from every direction:

growth, improve living

family-owned operation may

restructuring relief.

The latest rate rise

higher interest repayments,

standards and reduce the

need to meet many of the

However, CPA Australia

underlines the difficult

persistent inflation, volatile

inflationary pressure created

same reporting, workplace,

maintains that uncertainty

balance facing Australia.

fuel prices, rising operating

when demand grows faster

tax and licensing obligations

about future tax settings can

Inflation must be brought

expenses and subdued

than the economy’s ability to

as a much larger company,

delay investment decisions,

under control, but lasting

consumer demand,” Mr Ord

supply goods and services.

but without specialist

particularly where businesses

economic resilience will

said.

CPA Australia argues that

legal, accounting or human

rely on trusts, property

also require investment,

resources teams.

or long-term ownership

innovation and productivity

structures.

growth.

unanimously increased the cash rate by 25 basis points on September 29, taking it to its highest level since 2011. It was the fourth increase of 2026 and brought the combined tightening since February to one percentage point. The Reserve Bank said inflation remained too high, while several risks identified earlier in the year had begun to materialise. These included disruptions to global oil supplies, higher energy prices, persistent domestic capacity pressures and rapid growth in prices for technology-related goods. Although economic growth has slowed, recent activity and inflation data were stronger than the Reserve Bank previously expected. Higher fuel prices have also begun flowing into the prices of other goods and services. The Australian Bureau of

Australia’s cash rate has reached a 15-year high, increasing pressure on households and businesses while strengthening calls for productivity, tax and regulatory reform.

“Many may need to pass

interest rates cannot solve

on these higher costs to

structural productivity

Digital systems can

customers. Others may

problems. Monetary policy

simplify some processes,

“Business owners and

Interest rates can restrain

investors value certainty,” Mr

demand. Governments,

Statistics reported annual

reconsider investment plans,

can reduce demand by

although poorly coordinated

inflation of 3.5 per cent in

expansion opportunities or

making borrowing more

reporting requirements may

Ord said.

regulators and businesses

“Uncertainty around future

must address the deeper

July, while trimmed mean

hiring decisions to preserve

expensive, but it cannot

simply move administrative

inflation remained at 3.6 per

their financial viability.”

simplify regulations, improve

work online rather than

tax settings can discourage

barriers that determine

cent. Both remained above

That creates a difficult

workforce skills, accelerate

eliminate it.

businesses from making

whether Australian

the Reserve Bank’s two to

cycle for the broader

approvals or make the tax

CPA Australia has also

investment decisions that

enterprises can invest,

three per cent target range.

economy. Businesses that

system easier to navigate.

raised concern about

could support productivity,

expand and create jobs.

For small businesses,

delay purchasing equipment,

Mr Ord said monetary and

uncertainty surrounding tax

jobs and economic activity.”

another rate increase can

adopting technology, opening

fiscal policy needed to work

changes announced in the

The Reserve Bank has left

This article provides

affect far more than the cost

new locations or employing

in the same direction, with

May Federal Budget.

the possibility of further rate

general information and

of a mortgage.

additional workers may

federal and state governments

From July 2027, the Federal

rises open if inflation does

is not a substitute for

Higher interest rates

protect their immediate cash

coordinating their efforts to

Government plans to replace

not move sustainably towards

financial or legal advice.

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October 8, 2026

HEALTH

Are Girls Getting Their Periods Earlier? What Parents Need To Know Evidence suggests puberty is beginning slightly earlier, but parents should focus on preparation, healthy development and knowing when medical advice is needed.

By Jeff Gibbs For many parents, a daughter’s first period can appear to arrive surprisingly early. Stories about children menstruating while still at primary school have also prompted concerns about diet, plastics, personalcare products and whether modern lifestyles are accelerating puberty. Research indicates that some stages of puberty are occurring earlier than they did several decades ago. However, the picture is more complicated than headlines sometimes suggest. Genetics, nutrition, body composition, physical activity, environmental exposures and family circumstances can all influence development. Importantly, parents cannot reliably control when normal puberty begins. Restrictive diets, excessive exercise and attempts to eliminate every suspected chemical exposure are not proven ways to delay menstruation and may cause harm. Understanding Puberty And Menstruation Puberty is a gradual process rather than a single event. In girls, it commonly begins between eight and 13 years of age. Breast development, known medically as thelarche, is usually the first visible sign, although pubic hair, body odour, acne or a growth spurt may also occur. The first menstrual period is called menarche. It generally occurs about 18 months to three years after breast development begins. In Australia, the average age of menarche is approximately 12 to 13. Nevertheless, normal variation is considerable. Some girls begin menstruating at nine, while others may not have their first period until 15 or 16. The process begins in the brain. The hypothalamus releases gonadotropinreleasing hormone, which signals the pituitary gland to produce luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. These hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce oestrogen and progesterone, gradually bringing about the physical changes associated with puberty. What The Research Shows A major global review found that breast development

advice if menstruation has not begun by around 15 or 16, if more than three years have passed since breast development started, or if puberty appears to have stalled.

began approximately three months earlier with each passing decade between 1977 and 2013. Across the studies included in that review, the average age declined from about 10.5 years to 9.6 years, although trends varied considerably between countries and populations. A large United States study involving more than 71,000 participants also found a change in the timing of first periods. Participants born between 1950 and 1969 reported reaching menarche at an average age of 12.5. Among those born between 2000 and 2005, the average was 11.9. The proportion reporting early menarche, before age 11, increased from 8.6 per cent in the oldest group to 15.5 per cent in the youngest. Very early menarche, before age nine, increased from 0.6 per cent to 1.4 per cent. These findings are significant, but they require careful interpretation. Participants were asked to remember when their first period occurred, sometimes many decades later. Consequently, inaccurate recollection may have influenced the results. The study was also conducted in the United States, so its findings cannot automatically be applied to every Australian community. Australian research places the average age of menarche at about 12.9, although there is insufficient longterm national evidence to precisely determine how

much it has changed. Why Might Puberty Be Starting Earlier? Genetics is a major influence. Hundreds of genes and genetic markers have been associated with the timing of menarche. Girls frequently begin their periods at an age similar to their mother or sisters, although the pattern is not exact. Body composition also appears important. Children need adequate energy reserves for puberty, and a higher body mass index is associated with earlier breast development and menstruation. Fat tissue is biologically active and interacts with hormones involved in development. However, the relationship is not straightforward. Earlier puberty may contribute to later weight gain, while shared genetic, social and environmental influences may affect both puberty timing and body weight. Therefore, weight should not be treated as the sole explanation or used to blame a child. Nutrition has contributed to historical changes. Better access to food, improved childhood health and reduced rates of severe undernutrition have helped children reach their developmental potential. Conversely, inadequate calorie, protein, fat, iron or zinc intake can delay puberty. Intense training may

also delay menstruation, particularly when a young athlete is not consuming enough energy to support growth and exercise. This condition, known as low energy availability, can affect bone health, hormones and development. Encouraging food restriction or excessive exercise to postpone periods is unsafe. Researchers are also examining endocrinedisrupting chemicals. These substances can interfere with hormone systems and may be present in some plastics, pesticides, packaging and personal-care products. Australia has banned, restricted or phased out several concerning chemicals, including DDT, polychlorinated biphenyls and certain uses of bisphenol A and phthalates. However, exposure has not disappeared completely. Although some studies have found associations between chemical exposure and puberty timing, this does not prove that changing shampoo or replacing every plastic container will delay menstruation. Exposure is difficult to measure, people encounter combinations of chemicals, and many other biological and social factors are involved. Family stress, financial hardship and childhood adversity have also been linked with earlier puberty in observational research. Nevertheless, these influences overlap and remain difficult to separate. An association does not

establish that one experience directly caused early menstruation. When Early Development Needs Attention Precocious puberty generally means breast development or other sexual development beginning before eight years of age in girls. It does not simply mean having a period earlier than friends. A child who develops breasts, pubic hair or menstrual bleeding before eight should be assessed by a GP. Rapidly progressing puberty, vaginal bleeding without other expected developmental changes, severe headaches, vision changes or unusual neurological symptoms also warrant prompt medical attention. Most children assessed for early development do not have a serious underlying disorder. However, a doctor may review growth patterns and family history before arranging blood tests, a bone-age X-ray, ultrasound or referral to a paediatric endocrinologist when appropriate. Medical assessment also matters because very early puberty can accelerate bone maturation. A child may grow quickly at first but stop growing sooner, potentially reducing adult height. Treatment is available in selected cases to pause central precocious puberty while the child develops physically and emotionally. Parents should also seek

Preparing A Child Without Creating Fear Parents cannot choose the date of a first period, but they can make the experience less confusing. Conversations should begin before menstruation is likely, using clear and ageappropriate language. Explain what a period is, why bleeding occurs, how often products should be changed and what to do if menstruation begins at school. A discreet kit containing pads or period underwear, spare underwear and a sealable bag can provide reassurance. It is also important to explain that early cycles are often irregular. It can take several years for menstruation to settle into a predictable pattern. However, pain or heavy bleeding should not be dismissed as something every girl must endure. Medical advice is appropriate when bleeding lasts longer than eight days, periods are extremely heavy, pain prevents school attendance or normal activities, or symptoms significantly affect wellbeing. Above all, a first period does not mean a child has suddenly become emotionally mature, is ready for sexual relationships or must leave childhood behind. Menarche is a biological milestone, not a measure of readiness for adult expectations. Calm preparation, practical support and open communication remain far more useful than trying to delay a healthy developmental process. Medical Disclaimer: This article provides general health information only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Puberty and menstruation vary between children. Parents or carers concerned about early development, delayed puberty, unusual bleeding, severe period pain or a child’s wellbeing should consult a GP, paediatrician or other qualified health professional.

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GARDENING

Gardening

Tips & Ideas Plant Now For A Productive And Colourful Northern Rivers Summer

October is the time to prepare vegetable beds, sow summer favourites and establish flowers before hotter weather arrives. By Jeff Gibbs

Apply mulch after planting,

Sweet corn needs more

keeping it away from stems.

space, but freshly picked cobs

Summer gardens begin long

Leave freshly sown rows

reward the effort. Sow in a

before the first December

uncovered until seedlings

block of several short rows

barbecue. Across the

emerge, then mulch carefully

rather than one long row,

Northern Rivers, October

around them.

helping wind carry pollen

offers an opportunity to plant

Beans And Cucumbers

between plants.

vegetables, herbs and flowers

Are Good Starting Points

Keep moisture consistent

while preparing soil for

Dwarf beans offer an

as plants grow, especially

warmer days.

accessible introduction to

around tasselling and cob

However, successful

summer vegetable growing.

development. For successive

planting depends on your

Sow directly into moist, well-

harvests, choose varieties and

location. Coastal gardens

drained soil, following packet

sowing intervals suited to

around Ballina, Byron Bay

instructions for depth and

your available space.

and Tweed Heads generally

spacing.

warm earlier than elevated or

For smaller gardens,

Tomatoes Need A

frost-prone inland properties.

climbing beans make good

Around Kyogle and the

use of vertical space. Install

Thoughtful Approach

ranges, check overnight

their trellis before sowing

temperatures before planting

so you avoid disturbing

tender crops.

developing roots.

Rather than following a

Plant modest batches

calendar blindly, watch your

every few weeks rather than

soil, rainfall and forecast.

sowing everything together.

Warm soil encourages

This spreads the harvest

germination, while drainage

and reduces the chance of

and reliable watering help

having more beans than your

young plants establish.

household needs. Cucumbers also suit warm

Tomatoes remain a summer favourite, but Northern Rivers humidity can make them demanding. October planting can produce useful crops, although disease and fruit fly pressure may increase as summer progresses.

the priority.

Sunflowers offer height,

Sweet potato is another

Parsley and chives provide

but check the variety’s

option for gardeners with

useful additions, while mint

mature size before choosing

room. Plant healthy slips or

is best confined to a container

a position. Place tall plants

suitable planting material into

because it spreads readily.

where they will not shade

warm, well-drained ground,

Give rosemary and thyme

vegetables.

allowing space for spreading

excellent drainage, keeping

For permanent planting, seek

vines.

them separate from thirstier

locally suitable native flowers

become tough.

Pumpkins and watermelons

plants where practical. Their

and shrubs. Match them

Choose healthy seedlings

require substantial room,

watering needs differ from

to your soil, exposure and

and ask for varieties that

sunshine and dependable

those of basil and mint.

drainage rather than choosing

perform well locally.

moisture. Avoid squeezing

Coriander often bolts

solely by appearance.

Cherry tomatoes are worth

vigorous vines into crowded

quickly as temperatures

considering, but they still

beds. Alternatively, choose

rise. Grow small successive

Protect Your Summer

require monitoring and care.

compact varieties where

batches in a cooler position,

Investment

Install stakes or cages at

available and check their

or save your main planting for

Check new plants daily

planting, then water the

growing requirements before

cooler months.

during establishment. Water

buying.

Prepare The Ground First

conditions. Train climbing

Start by removing weeds,

varieties onto sturdy supports

including their roots, before

to improve access and keep

they compete with seedlings.

fruit off the ground. Maintain

Then loosen compacted soil

even moisture, particularly

gently and incorporate mature

during flowering and fruit

soil rather than repeatedly

compost into vegetable beds.

development.

wetting foliage. Allow airflow

Remember that these

Add Flowers For Summer

and feed vegetables with a

between plants and remove

longer-growing crops may

Colour

suitable fertiliser at labelled

diseased material promptly.

continue producing beyond

Zinnias, cosmos and

rates.

Capsicums, chillies and

early summer. Plant according

marigolds can bring colour to

Monitor fruit fly, caterpillars

eggplants also need warmth.

to the space and attention you

sunny beds and containers.

and fungal problems early.

In cooler inland gardens,

can provide.

Sow according to packet

Appropriate exclusion netting

directions and thin seedlings

can protect susceptible fruit,

Avoid working saturated ground, particularly heavy clay, because this can damage

Make Room For Zucchini And Sweet Corn

soil structure. Where water

Zucchini can be productive,

pools after rain, raised beds

although its mature size

can provide a better growing

surprises many beginners.

environment.

delay planting outdoors until

according to soil moisture,

Allow generous spacing and

frost risk has passed and

Keep Herbs Close To The

so mature plants have

although flowering crops may

Choose a position receiving

choose a sunny position with

nights have warmed.

Kitchen

adequate room.

need pollinator access.

at least six hours of direct

good airflow.

Basil is an excellent

Avoid excessive fertiliser,

Start with manageable

sunlight for most fruiting

One or two plants may

Try Crops That Enjoy Heat

companion to summer

particularly with cosmos,

beds, plant what you enjoy

vegetables. Meanwhile,

provide plenty for a small

Okra deserves consideration

cooking. Plant once

which can produce abundant

eating, and build gradually.

reserve partly shaded spaces

household. Pick fruit regularly

in warm, sunny gardens.

conditions are warm, pinch

foliage at the expense of

A well-tended small garden

for leafy crops that appreciate

while tender, rather than

Sow when conditions are

out growing tips to encourage

flowers. Remove spent

can deliver more pleasure

protection from harsh

allowing every zucchini to

consistently warm and harvest

branching, and remove flower

blooms regularly to maintain

than a larger patch struggling

afternoon sun.

become an enormous marrow.

pods young, before they

spikes when leaf production is

a tidy display.

through summer.

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Sunshine Sugar Crush Reaches 709,957 Tonnes More than 58,000 tonnes of cane were processed across the Northern Rivers during the week, with Harwood leading production and Broadwater recording the fastest crushing rate. Sunshine Sugar’s three Northern Rivers mills had processed a combined 709,957 tonnes of sugarcane by the end of the week on September 20, 2026. Harwood, Broadwater and Condong crushed 58,268 tonnes during the reporting week, maintaining the steady progress of the region’s annual sugarcane harvest and processing season.

Harwood delivered the largest weekly contribution, processing 26,101 tonnes of cane. That result lifted the mill’s season-to-date production to 280,662 tonnes, making it the leading contributor across the Sunshine Sugar network. Broadwater processed 24,183 tonnes during the week, taking its cumulative total to 219,202 tonnes. Condong added another 7,984 tonnes, bringing its seasonto-date production to 210,093 tonnes. The three mills began their 2026 campaigns within several days of one another. Condong commenced crushing on June 22,

followed by Harwood on June 23 and Broadwater on June 25. Sugar content remained an important component of the weekly result. Average Commercial Cane Sugar, commonly known as CCS, reached a combined 12.33 across the three mills. CCS is a measure of the recoverable sugar contained in cane and is used by the industry when assessing crop quality and grower returns. While tonnage measures the volume delivered and processed, CCS provides an indication of the cane’s sugarproducing potential.

Harwood recorded the highest weekly CCS at 12.58. Condong followed with 12.43, while Broadwater returned an average of 12.03. Across the season to September 20, the combined CCS average stood at 11.64. Harwood again recorded the highest cumulative result at 11.88, followed by Condong at 11.59 and Broadwater at 11.40. Broadwater led the network for processing speed, achieving a weekly crushing rate of 210 tonnes an hour. Harwood operated at 183 tonnes an hour, while Condong recorded 154 tonnes an hour.

The combined weekly crushing rate was 188 tonnes an hour. Season-to-date processing rates were slightly lower, reflecting performance across the entire campaign rather than one reporting period. Broadwater maintained the highest cumulative rate at 197 tonnes an hour, followed by Harwood at 174 tonnes and Condong at 161 tonnes. Across the three mills, the combined season-to-date rate was 176 tonnes an hour. The figures demonstrate the different production profiles of the three mills. Harwood led both

weekly and cumulative tonnage, while Broadwater recorded the fastest hourly processing rate. Condong processed less cane during the week but returned the second-highest weekly CCS result. With 709,957 tonnes processed by September 20, the crushing campaign continued to move steadily through the spring period, supporting cane growers, harvesting contractors, transport operators, mill employees and other businesses connected to the Northern Rivers sugar industry. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

Weekly Sugar Crush Climbs As Season Total Reaches 774,774 Tonnes Sunshine Sugar’s Northern Rivers mills processed a reported 64,817 tonnes of cane in the week ending September 27, lifting total production for the 2026 crushing season to 774,774 tonnes. The latest weekly result was 6,549 tonnes higher than the 58,268 tonnes reported one week earlier, representing an increase of approximately 11.2 per cent. Broadwater recorded the largest weekly throughput, processing 29,840 tonnes. This lifted the mill’s season-to-date total to 249,041 tonnes.

Harwood processed 28,842 tonnes during the week and remained the network’s leading mill by cumulative volume, reaching 309,503 tonnes for the season. Condong processed 6,136 tonnes, taking its season total to 216,230 tonnes. The individual weekly mill figures supplied by Sunshine Sugar add to 64,818 tonnes. However, the report lists the official combined weekly total as 64,817 tonnes. That figure is also consistent with the increase between the published cumulative

totals for September 20 and September 27. Average Commercial Cane Sugar also improved during the reporting period. Combined weekly CCS increased from 12.33 to 12.74. CCS measures the recoverable sugar content of the cane supplied to mills and is an important indicator of crop quality and potential grower returns. Harwood delivered the highest weekly CCS result at 13.01, rising from 12.58 in the previous report. Broadwater improved from 12.03 to 12.61, while Condong’s weekly

result moved from 12.43 to 12.10. Season-to-date CCS increased from a combined 11.64 to 11.74. Harwood’s cumulative CCS improved to 11.98, while Broadwater reached 11.54. Condong’s season average edged higher to 11.60 despite its lower weekly result. Combined processing speed also strengthened. The network’s weekly crushing rate rose from 188 to 193 tonnes an hour, while the season-to-date rate increased from 176 to 177 tonnes an hour. Broadwater achieved the fastest weekly rate at 218 tonnes an

hour, up from 210 tonnes an hour. Condong improved from 154 to 158 tonnes an hour. Harwood’s weekly rate eased marginally from 183 to 181 tonnes an hour. However, its season-todate average increased from 174 to 175 tonnes an hour. Broadwater continued to lead cumulative processing speed at 199 tonnes an hour, while Condong’s season-to-date rate remained unchanged at 161 tonnes an hour. Broadwater was the strongest contributor to the week-onweek production increase. Its

throughput rose by 5,657 tonnes, or approximately 23.4 per cent. Harwood increased production by 2,741 tonnes, while Condong’s weekly volume declined by 1,848 tonnes. The overall figures point to a stronger week across the Sunshine Sugar network, with gains in combined tonnage, average CCS and processing speed. Harwood remained the season’s largest producer, while Broadwater led weekly throughput and hourly crushing performance By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

Steers Reach 638.2 Cents At Northern Rivers Prime Cattle Sale Strong competition for steers led the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange prime cattle sale, where 924 head generated more than $1.15 million. A total of 924 cattle were offered at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange prime cattle sale on Wednesday, September 30, with steers recording the highest price of 638.2 cents per kilogram.

The yarding included 916 cattle sold by weight across 353 lots. These cattle weighed a combined 296,705 kilograms and returned $1,147,301.74. A further eight cattle were sold by the head across four lots, adding $6,135 to the result. Combined turnover for the reported sale reached $1,153,436.74. Steers formed one of the largest

sections, with 280 head offered across 110 lots. Prices ranged from 200 cents to 638.2 cents per kilogram and averaged 475.8 cents. Individual steer values ranged from $362.07 to $2,113.19, while the category returned $319,062.70. Heifers recorded the largest category yarding, with 293 head across 109 lots. They averaged 384.6 cents per kilogram and

reached 488.2 cents. Values ranged from $255 to $2,176.88, producing a category total of $274,690.84. The cow offering comprised 278 head across 96 lots. Cows averaged 344.9 cents per kilogram and topped at 380 cents. Individual values reached $2,710.25, with total cow turnover of $453,444.68. Twenty-two bulls averaged

374.5 cents and reached 416.2 cents per kilogram. The top bull returned $3,997.03, the highest individual value among cattle sold by weight. Five bullocks averaged 415.1 cents and topped at 418.2 cents, returning an average of $2,851.91 per head. The sale also included 37 vealer bulls, which averaged 357.5 cents and reached 500.2 cents per

kilogram. One yearling sold for 350.2 cents, returning $1,260.72. Among cattle sold by the head, three cows and calves averaged $1,891.67 and topped at $2,100. Five bobby calves sold for $92 each. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

Feeder Steers Reach $2160 At Beaudesert Store Sale Feeder steers sold to $2160 as firm demand continued across all livestock categories at the latest Beaudesert Store Sale. Selling agents Bartholomew & Co reported a mixed-quality yarding, with prices remaining firm across the market. Quality lightweight weaner steers improved compared with previous sales, while a strong offering of replacement heifers generated competitive bidding.

MRJ Properties of Palen Creek achieved the sale’s highest steer price, receiving $2160 for 18-month-old Santa Gertrudis steers. Brad Callaghan and Jodie Harris of Coulson sold 16-monthold Droughtmaster steers for $1650, while Sarina Investments of Nerang received $1480 for 15-month-old Charbray-cross steers. Demand for quality weaner steers remained solid. Trevor and

Sue Whitehall of Mt Berryman sold Santa Gertrudis weaner steers for $1220, while Chris and Karen Lawson of Rathdowney received $1190 for Charolais weaner steers. Droughtmaster weaner steers offered by Kleinschmidt and Capaja Family Trust of Maudsland reached $1180. Hans and Mitchell Masen of Palen Creek sold Charolais weaner steers for $1110, and Early

Storms Pastoral of Sarabah received $1100 for Shorthorncross weaner steers. In the heifer market, Chris and Karen Lawson topped the category with 18-month-old Charolais-cross heifers selling for $1390. Yawarra Pty Ltd of Nindooinbah received $1310 for quality 15-month-old Santa Gertrudis heifers, while Melissa Thorpe of Austinville sold 15-month-old Droughtmaster

heifers for $1200. Howard and Chris Head of Coochin sold 14-month-old Angus-cross heifers for $1130. Speckle Park heifers aged 12 months, offered by Brad Callaghan and Jodie Harris, reached $950. Grey Gum Droughtmasters of Beaudesert sold Droughtmaster cows and calves for $2000. Christmas Creek Pork of

Lamington received $1775 for Droughtmaster cows and calves and $1825 for Droughtmaster cows. W5 Investments of Biddaddaba sold Brahman cows for $1800. The next Beaudesert Store Sale will begin at 9.30am on Saturday, October 10. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

Dry Conditions Shape Warwick Livestock Markets Warwick’s weekly livestock markets attracted 1,086 cattle, 1,880 sheep and lambs and 110 pigs for the week ending October 2, 2026. Cattle numbers remained similar to the previous week, while prices were largely determined by finish and suitability for particular markets. Well-finished export and trade cattle continued to attract strong competition. However, prices eased for lighter restocker and feed-on lines as dry conditions continued across many producing areas. Bulls averaged 402.8c/kg and reached 464.2c/kg, returning between $1,569.47 and $4,037.37. Cows averaged 342.7c/ kg, topped at 414.2c/kg and sold from $1,810.42 to $2,926. Feeder heifers averaged 418.7c/ kg and reached 498.2c/kg, returning between $1,327.99 and

$1,962.90. Feeder steers averaged 467.5c/kg and topped at 536.2c/ kg, selling from $1,584.47 to $2,332.47. Heifers averaged 383.8c/kg, reaching 428.2c/kg and returning between $1,698.35 and $2,815.34. Steers averaged 429.4c/kg and topped at 484.2c/kg, with returns ranging from $2,265.85 to $3,357.04. Vealer heifers averaged 389.3c/kg and reached 494.2c/ kg, returning between $794 and $1,405.53. Vealer steers averaged 454.2c/kg, topped at 579.2c/ kg and sold from $939.43 to $1,355.04. Yearling heifers averaged 449.3c/kg and reached 498.2c/ kg, returning between $1,663.44 and $2,343.18. Yearling steers averaged 493.4c/kg and topped at 598.2c/kg, with returns between $1,346.96 and $1,967.79.

The cattle yarding averaged $1,409.05 a head. Sheep And Lamb Quality Varies Sheep and lamb numbers eased slightly, with the 1,880-head yarding comprising approximately 70 per cent lambs and 30 per cent mutton. The continuing dry conditions prompted some vendors to sell livestock earlier than usual. Consequently, the yarding included more lightweight trade, feed-on and restocker stock and fewer finished butcher and export lines. Finished lambs attracted strong competition, but buyers were more selective on stock lacking weight or finish. Lambs reached $310 and averaged $191.99, down $23. Hoggets topped at $236 and averaged $190.78, down $22. Ram

lambs reached $180 and averaged $160.38. Ewes topped at $200 and averaged $115.94, down $35. Wethers reached $210 and averaged $110.94, down $84, while rams topped at $208 and averaged $161.08, down $9. The sheep and lamb yarding averaged $162.88 a head, representing a week-on-week reduction of $39. Stock was drawn from an extensive area stretching from Talwood and Surat to Tenterfield and Beaudesert. Vendor Highlights Shane Cartwright sold 57.6kg Dorper lambs to exporters for $274 and wethers for $158. AGR Industries received $270 for 54.5kg Dorper lambs sold to Inglewood processors, while JCD Pastoral Company sold 52.5kg Dorper lambs to local processors

for $270. Ennismore Farming sold 56.5kg crossbred lambs for $260, while Sam Fessey received $250 for crossbred sucker lambs. Carter Seed and Grain achieved the market-leading $310 for 70kg Dorper lambs. The vendor also sold 48.3kg lambs to restockers for $243, 58.7kg ram lambs for $180 and 70kg hoggets for $194. Ewes returned as much as $200. The White family sold Dorper ewes for $188, $150 and $121, while rams sold to restockers for $140. The Hindmarsh family received $124, $100 and $70 for Merino wethers carrying onethird wool. McLean Farms sold 30.6kg and 27.6kg Dorper lambs for $132 and $110 respectively. The Kerlin family sold 26.3kg and 22.3kg Dorper-cross lambs for $110 and $98, while ewes made $68.

Dalmeny Farms sold 38.4kg and 33.2kg Dorper lambs for $164, while 29.8kg lambs returned $134. Pigs And Poultry The pig market attracted 110 head. Sows sold from $150 to $250, gilts from $248 to $254, boars from $100 to $185, pork pigs from $208 to $218, light porkers to $218 and store pigs from $92 to $210. Poultry remained well supplied. Ducklings sold to $40, quail to $25, ducks with ducklings to $70, hens with chicks to $65, turkeys to $35, hens to $27.50 and pullets from $20 to $45. Poultry trios reached $40, guinea fowl sold to $70, Japanese bantam hens reached $25 and roosters sold to $20. By The Northern Rivers Rural News Desk

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RURAL NEWS

NSW Funding Expands Support For Community-Led Solar Farms Community groups developing locally owned solar farms will receive additional training and mentoring through an expanded Community Energy Incubator program

By Ian Rogers Community Power Agency has secured NSW Government funding to expand practical support for community groups seeking to develop mid-scale solar farms. The organisation is one of 12 community energy and not-for-profit groups sharing $4.7 million through the NSW Community Energy Activation Program. The funding will expand Community Power Agency’s Community Energy Incubator, which helps local organisations move renewable energy proposals from early feasibility work towards investment readiness. Launched in October 2025, the pilot program addresses what Community Power Agency describes as the “missing middle” of renewable energy development. These projects are intended to be large enough to generate affordable renewable electricity while remaining small enough to allow meaningful community ownership, investment and decision-making. However, community organisations can face substantial barriers when developing solar farms. These include complex gridconnection requirements, governance arrangements, financial modelling, site selection, access to capital and negotiations with potential investors and electricity buyers. The Incubator provides tailored workshops, individual mentoring, peer learning

and specialist guidance. Participants can develop their knowledge of project planning, legal structures, financial viability, community engagement and investor requirements. Community Power Agency director Kim Mallee said the NSW funding would help participating projects share knowledge and avoid common development problems. “The CEAP funding will accelerate our participating NSW community energy projects through sharing knowledge and avoiding pitfalls to deliver affordable energy outcomes, local resilience and long-term

community benefit,” Ms Mallee said. She said mid-scale community energy developments could make better use of existing, underutilised electricity distribution infrastructure. The model could also give residents greater influence over how projects were developed and how their benefits were distributed. “Mid-scale community energy projects are a triple win,” Ms Mallee said. “They unlock the ‘missing middle’ of the distribution network, making use of existing, underutilised infrastructure. “They put locals in

the driver’s seat, giving communities the ownership and agency they’ve been calling for. And by centring community benefits and creating real opportunities for locals, these projects foster social licence.” Seven organisations were selected for the Incubator’s first cohort in May 2026. They include the Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance, Manilla Community Renewable Energy, Repower Shoalhaven, the City of Newcastle and the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance president Kathryn Maxwell

said communities often lacked the resources required to compete within a renewable energy sector dominated by large commercial developments. “Our community has wanted to develop a mid-scale solar farm for years, but there’s no support to level the playing field in the utility-scale space,” Ms Maxwell said. “The Incubator is exactly what’s needed — practical, hands-on support to help communities realise their energy ambitions.” The Incubator aims to help participating projects become investment-ready by June 2027. Its wider objectives include increasing

local renewable energy ownership, strengthening energy reliability, improving environmental outcomes and creating long-term community capacity. The NSW Community Energy Activation Program supports projects providing education, trusted advice and practical assistance to help communities reduce energy costs and participate in the energy transition. The government awarded funding in July 2026, with all supported projects required to be completed by April 2029. The Community Energy Incubator has also received support from Boundless Earth and Bunya.

Rain Forecast Offers Uneven Relief For Australian Cropping Regions By Ian Rogers Rainfall remained uneven across Australia during the week ending September 30, with useful falls in Western Australia contrasting with largely dry conditions through much of the country. The latest ABARES Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update found rainfall was concentrated in western districts and scattered parts of the northern and eastern seaboards. Across Australia’s cropping regions, most of the significant rain again fell in the west. Western Australian

cropping areas generally received between five and 25 millimetres. Parts of the state’s south recorded between 25 and 50 millimetres, while isolated districts received more than 50 millimetres. Those falls should support winter crop development and pasture growth, particularly where the highest totals occurred. However, conditions remained much drier across eastern and southern farming regions. Below-average September rainfall has reduced stored soil moisture in some south-eastern districts, increasing reliance

on useful spring rainfall. That stored moisture will be important as winter crops move through grain filling and pasture demand increases. The eight-day forecast to October 8 offered some encouragement for southern producers. Rain was forecast across broad areas of southern, central and eastern Australia, with the heaviest totals expected in Victoria and south-eastern NSW. Cropping districts in Victoria, South Australia and central and southern NSW were forecast to receive between 10 and 50 millimetres. Higher totals were possible in southern

areas. If the forecast rain arrives, it should improve soil moisture, support winter crop grain filling and help maintain favourable pasture growth. However, the outlook was less promising for Northern NSW and Queensland. Cropping areas across those regions were generally expected to receive only one to 10 millimetres. Western Australian cropping regions were also forecast to receive mainly light falls during the period. September rainfall was above average across much of Western Australia and parts of northern Australia.

In contrast, large areas of eastern and southern Australia recorded below-average rainfall, as did parts of the far southwest. The uneven conditions leave crop prospects increasingly dependent on location, soil moisture reserves and the timing of future rainfall. Meanwhile, Murray-Darling Basin water storage levels continued to ease. Storages declined by 88 gigalitres between September 24 and October 1, leaving 14,991 gigalitres available. That represented 67 per cent of total storage capacity. The stored volume was 589 gigalitres, or four per cent,

below the level recorded at the same time last year. Water allocation prices also increased in the Victorian Murray below the Barmah Choke. Prices rose from $350 a megalitre on September 24 to $358 a megalitre on October 1. For Northern NSW producers, the forecast suggests limited immediate improvement. Consequently, growers and livestock operators will continue watching rainfall closely as spring crop development and pasture requirements place further pressure on available moisture.

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Inverell-Made AXIOM Wins Major Henty Agricultural Machinery Award BOSS Agriculture’s next-generation electric metering system has earned national recognition for Australian design, precision engineering and manufacturing.

By Ian Rogers An agricultural machinery innovation designed and manufactured in Inverell has secured a major award at the 2026 Henty Machinery Field Days. BOSS Agriculture received the Greater Hume Council Award for the Best Australian Designed and Manufactured Agricultural Machine for its AXIOM Metering Unit. Chief executive officer James Haarhoff accepted the award from Greater Hume Councillor Brian Liston at The Stump on September 23. The award recognises Australian machinery that demonstrates innovation, practical value, strong construction and suitability for modern farming operations. BOSS Agriculture manufactures its equipment at a 30,000-square-metre facility in Inverell. The company employs approximately 250 to 270 people across its Australian manufacturing, engineering, research and development operations. “This award means a lot to me personally and the company,” Mr Haarhoff said. “Every product is designed and manufactured in Australia, so it is encouraging for us to win awards like this. It recognises there are still very capable and competent manufacturers in Australia.”

The AXIOM is a fully electric metering system developed for broadacre seeding. It gives growers precise and independent control over the delivery of seed, fertiliser and other granular products. Unlike conventional systems that depend on chains, sprockets, hydraulic motors and mechanical driveline components, AXIOM uses electric drives to control each metering unit. BOSS says the design provides immediate responsiveness, consistent product delivery and reduced maintenance during critical seeding periods. The system also incorporates quick-change seed meters, electric calibration, variablerate capability and individual section control. These features allow operators to adjust application rates, reduce unnecessary overlap and limit wasted seed or fertiliser. Its patented metering technology was developed to minimise seed damage while maintaining a consistent product flow at low and high operating speeds. Available in configurations ranging from eight to 16 lines, AXIOM can handle different products and suit a range of broadacre farming operations. Stainless-steel construction is intended to provide durability in demanding agricultural conditions.

Mr Haarhoff said farmers were placing an increasingly strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency and control. “The metering units give farmers real control by integrating this technology in terms of section control, zero waste of product and flexibility,” he said. “They offer versatility, simplicity of design and ultimately real control. Farmers are so focused on accuracy, precision and efficiency. Electric metering gives them all of that with a variety of products.” BOSS tested four AXIOM units on a small number of machines during the previous seeding season. Mr Haarhoff said the company received strong feedback from those trials. The technology has since been demonstrated to growers and industry representatives across eastern Australia and Western Australia. It is now available as an option on all new BOSS air carts. Customers ordering a new Gen2 air cart with electricdrive metering will receive an AXIOM system capable of operating up to 16 lines with different products. The award reflects BOSS Agriculture’s growing role within Australia’s precision-farming sector. The company provides sales, service and parts support across the country’s major

grain-growing regions. BOSS equipment is also operating in Canada, where the company plans to introduce an air cart equipped with electric metering. “International markets are not out of scope,” Mr Haarhoff said. The company intends to expand its presence at the Henty Machinery Field Days in 2027 as its product range continues to grow. Mr Haarhoff said BOSS was responding to changes in farming systems, regional conditions and grower expectations. “We are aware from grower feedback the activity in different regions and landscapes is changing quickly, so we are adjusting to that,” he said. “It is important for us to display and show that innovation, engineering and manufacturing prowess we believe we have in Inverell.” The award places an Inverell-designed product among the leading agricultural machinery innovations displayed at one of Australia’s largest field days. It also highlights the continued importance of regional manufacturing, where local engineering and research teams are developing machinery for Australian growers and increasingly for international markets.

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Six-Year Strategy Targets Cattle Tick Across Northern NSW The NSW Government will adopt a landscape-wide approach to cattle tick surveillance, movement controls and eradication under a six-year strategy backed by $21 million.

By Ian Rogers The NSW Government has launched a six-year strategy to strengthen cattle tick detection, containment and eradication across the Northern Rivers and other high-risk areas. Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty released the NSW Cattle Tick Strategic Plan at the Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute on Friday, October 2. The strategy marks a significant change from a system largely focused on individual properties where owners reported suspected infestations. An independent review found that self-reporting and property-by-property responses were not sufficient to achieve eradication. Under the new landscapewide approach, authorities will examine cattle tick distribution across entire geographical areas. Affected and potentially affected locations will be divided into high, medium and low-risk zones, with surveillance, treatment and compliance resources concentrated where the threat is greatest. Regional surveys will help identify infestations across neighbouring properties. Where necessary, authorities may introduce area-wide livestock movement controls and coordinated treatment programs. The approach recognises that cattle ticks do not remain within property boundaries.

Infested livestock may stray or move between holdings. Engorged female ticks can also drop into pasture, lay thousands of eggs and establish another generation. Cattle tick is regarded as Australia’s most serious external parasite of cattle. It feeds on blood and can cause anaemia, reduced weight gain, lower milk production, hide damage and declining animal condition. The parasite can also transmit tick fever, a potentially fatal disease that can cause high fever, jaundice, abortion and death. Many NSW cattle have limited natural immunity, increasing the potential consequences of an outbreak. Cattle, buffalo, bison and deer are primary carriers. Horses, sheep, goats and camelids may also carry the parasite as secondary hosts. Warm, humid conditions make north-eastern NSW particularly suitable for tick survival. Proximity to Queensland’s cattle tickendemic areas also creates an ongoing threat through livestock movements. $21 Million Management Program The NSW Government will invest $21 million in cattle tick management over the three financial years beginning in 2026–27. The funding includes the $7 million rebuilding package announced in April 2026.

That package increased the program’s annual budget by 60 per cent and funded additional veterinary, technical, research and compliance resources. The cattle tick team now operates under the NSW Chief Veterinary Officer, with further support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Local Land Services. Research will focus on chemical resistance, alternative treatments, diagnostics, monitoring technology and emerging control tools. While the strategic plan covers six years, the funding announced to date applies across three financial years. Eradication remains the program’s central objective. Authorities aim to reduce the number of infested properties, shrink the total affected area and improve knowledge of where cattle ticks are present and how they spread. “The coming year has a strong focus on improving our understanding of cattle tick distribution, strengthening awareness and education, plus boosting tracing and stakeholder engagement,” Ms Moriarty said. The strategy follows a review by Independent Biosecurity Commissioner Dr Katherine Clift, who consulted beef and dairy producers, industry organisations and Far North Coast communities. The review produced 14 recommendations, all of

which the government has committed to implementing. Epidemiologists, veterinarians, producers and community representatives also contributed through specialist and consultative groups. What Producers Need To Know Where cattle tick is detected, properties may face movement restrictions, treatment requirements, fencing directions or destocking plans. Adjoining holdings may also be restricted. Livestock movements can still be approved where producers meet inspection, treatment, documentation and certification requirements.

Higher-risk movements may require manual inspection and supervised chemical treatment. Existing surveillance includes inspections at the Casino abattoir and high-risk saleyards in Casino, Lismore, Grafton and Murwillumbah. The new strategy will direct this work according to geographical risk and regional intelligence. Despite expanded government surveillance, producers remain legally responsible for reporting suspected cattle tick. Cattle tick and tick fever are notifiable in NSW, and suspected detections must be reported within one working day. Anyone finding a suspicious tick should secure a sample,

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Beef Company Faces Court Over Alleged New England Wetland Channels A beef company faces four primary charges after the NSW water regulator alleged approximately six kilometres of channels were constructed without approval in and around a wetland near Walcha. By Ian Rogers The Natural Resources Access Regulator has commenced proceedings against a beef company over alleged unlawful work within a large New England wetland. The prosecution concerns the alleged construction of four channels, covering a combined distance of approximately six kilometres, in and around a wetland near the Macdonald River. NRAR alleges the work occurred between July and September 2023 on a property near Walcha. According to the regulator, the channels measure approximately one metre across and range from 70 centimetres to one metre deep. The company faces four primary charges before the NSW Land and Environment Court. Each charge carries a possible maximum penalty of more than $2 million.

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The penalties represent the maximum amounts available to the court. They do not indicate what penalty, if any, would be imposed if the allegations were proven. NRAR Director of Investigation and Enforcement Tim O’Connell said work conducted on waterfront land could have

serious environmental consequences. “Because wetlands like this frequently change based on seasonal rainfall, they can act as critical drought refuges and breeding grounds for a variety of wildlife,” Mr O’Connell said. Wetlands perform several important environmental

functions. They can store water, reduce the effects of flooding, support native plants and animals, and provide habitat during dry periods. However, excavation and channel construction may change how water enters, moves through or leaves a wetland. Depending on the

site and scale of the work, these changes can affect water quality, erosion, riverbanks and wildlife habitat. “The rules are there to prevent activities that could alter water flow or quality, destabilise beds or banks of waterways, cause erosion, disturb wildlife habitats and other damage,” Mr O’Connell said. “Healthy watercourses and waterfront land are vital to the community and environment, so landholders need to get approval before they do any work.” Under NSW water laws, certain activities carried out on waterfront land require approval. These requirements may apply to excavation, construction, channel formation and other work capable of affecting a watercourse or its surrounding environment. Landholders considering drainage, earthworks or construction near rivers,

creeks and wetlands should check the relevant approval requirements before beginning work. The legal requirements may differ according to the location, proposed activity and environmental characteristics of the site. The proceedings represent NRAR’s 50th commenced prosecution since the regulator was established in 2018. NRAR is responsible for enforcing water laws throughout NSW. Its role includes investigating alleged breaches and ensuring water is accessed lawfully and shared fairly. The charges are now before the NSW Land and Environment Court. No findings have been made, and the company is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless the allegations are proven.

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13 23

10 26

12 30

11 21

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7 22

6 25

8 28

October 7, 2026

11 26 Fri

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14 25

12 29

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16 27

15 22

18 27

16 34

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15 23

13 21

12 25

13 29

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Fri

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16 24

17 23

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14 31

Evans Head

Fri

Grafton

Tenterfield

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Wed Thu

Issued October 5, 2026 for

14 25

Ballina

9:00am - 4:00pm

3 22

17 26

15 21

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9 (very high)

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14 22

14 26

14 30

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14 26

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FORECAST Warnings See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings Northern Rivers District: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a storm in the morning. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Thursday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Northern Tablelands District: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a storm in the north in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.

Thursday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Queensland border. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. New South Wales: Isolated showers along the coast and northern ranges. Storms possible over the northern Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and border ranges. Possible morning frost along the Snowy Mountains. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Daytime temperatures below average. East to southeasterly winds. Southerly winds along the coast, fresh and gusty at times.

Byron Coast: Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots shifting south to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore south of Cape Byron during the evening. 2nd Swell: East

to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a storm in the morning. Coffs Coast: Winds: Southwest 10 to 15 knots turning southerly 20 to 30 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon or evening. 2nd Swell: Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending easterly below 0.5 metres during the afternoon or evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a storm in the morning. Gold Coast Waters: Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots shifting south to southeast 15 to 25 knots during the morning. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon. 1st Swell: Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore. 2nd Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a storm in the morning.

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30 CAIRNS

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1016

1016

1015

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1016

1013

1016

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ADELAIDE 23

1016

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SPORTS & SPORT RESULTS

October 8, 2026

NSW Pride Unveils Star-Studded Squads For 2026 Hockey One Campaign International experience, returning Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, and emerging young talent will spearhead NSW Pride’s pursuit of national success.

By Jeff Gibbs NSW Pride has unveiled its men’s and women’s squads for the 2026 ONE Active Hockey League season, bringing together Australian internationals, established Pride performers and promising players from across the state. The women’s squad features Hockeyroos Alice Arnott, Jocelyn Bartram, Makayla Jones, Alana Kavanagh, Grace Stewart, Mariah Williams and Abigail Wilson. All seven represented Australia at the recent 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, where the Hockeyroos finished fourth following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Belgium in the bronze-medal match. Goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram was one of Australia’s standout performers. She was named Best Goalkeeper of the tournament and later shortlisted for the 2026 FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Her return provides an important boost after

Australian internationals and emerging state talent will represent NSW Pride during the 2026 ONE Active Hockey League campaign.

injuries prevented her from playing for NSW Pride last season. The women’s squad also includes emerging players Kalahni Crews and Anneliese Cullen, who were selected in Hockey Australia’s 2026–27 Under-18 National Futures Squad. Maddi Smith is part of the National Development Program. Women’s head coach

Scott Barker said the squad offered an exciting combination of youth and international experience. “With the shared goal of winning Hockey One in 2026, I am delighted with the Pride squad,” Barker said. “Our focus will be on building strong connections across the group, maintaining a healthy squad, and welcoming

Jocelyn Bartram back in goal after injuries prevented her from playing last season.” The NSW Pride men will be strengthened by Kookaburras Tim Brand, Blake Govers and Ash Thomas, who return following Australia’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Australia finished fifth at the tournament, completing its campaign with a 2-0

victory over England. Govers scored during the win. Nathan Czinner and Dylan Downey were named non-travelling reserves for the Australian World Cup squad after being involved in the Kookaburras program throughout 2026. Former Kookaburra Kurt Lovett adds further experience after returning to NSW Pride in 2025.

Men’s head coach Brent Livermore said the squad had the potential to develop into a highly competitive group. “We know it is going to be a tough campaign, but that is what makes it exciting,” Livermore said. “If we commit to the process, challenge each other and take ownership of how we want to play, I am really looking forward to seeing what this group can become.” NSW Pride will open its campaign against the Melbourne Cobras on Sunday, October 11. Its first home fixture will be against Brisbane Blaze at Newcastle International Hockey Centre on Friday, October 16. The Pride will then return to Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre for the first time since 2023, facing Perth Thundersticks on October 24 and Canberra Chill on November 7. The final home match will be played against the Tassie Tigers in Newcastle on November 20. Tickets and memberships for the 2026 NSW Pride season are now available.

!"#$%&'()&*+%& MCCRAY CLAIMS CASINO SOCIAL GOLF MONTHLY MEDAL MATTHEW MCCRAY SECURED THE OCTOBER MONTHLY MEDAL WITH A THREE-SHOT VICTORY, WHILE STRONG COMPETITION CONTINUED ACROSS THE PUTTING AND NEAREST-TO-THE-PIN EVENTS. Matthew McCray claimed the Casino Social Golf Club’s monthly medal on Sunday, October 4, after returning an impressive net score of 24. McCray finished three shots clear of runner-up Matthew

Gooding, who completed the event with a net 27. S. Shephard demonstrated a steady touch on the greens to win the putting trophy with 15 putts, while J. Rankin collected the players’ draw. T. Jenkins dominated the nearest-to-the-pin competitions, taking the honours on the eighth, ninth and 16th holes. G. Randall was closest to the pin on the 10th and 12th holes, while H. Rapmund secured the prize on the 11th. J. Rankin also enjoyed a successful morning on the course, winning the nearestto-the-pin awards on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes. D. Hampson claimed the

17th-hole prize, while Vinny completed the nearest-tothe-pin results by taking the honours on the 18th. The club’s next event will be held on Sunday, October 11, and will be sponsored by Gumbo Pies Casino. Players will contest a single Stableford competition over the bottom 10 holes. Visitors are welcome to join the event, with hit-off available between 6.30am and 7.30am. MUNRO AND GAERTNER LEAD BALLINA NINE HOLE GOLF STRONG SCORING, NEAREST-THEPIN HONOURS

AND A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTED ANOTHER ENJOYABLE WEEK FOR THE BALLINA NINE HOLE GOLF GROUP. The Ballina Nine Hole Golf Group enjoyed another successful week on the course, beginning with 14 players contesting Tuesday’s competition on September 29. Despite a brief shower, conditions were largely beautiful and sunny, with several strong scores recorded. Cathy Munro led Tuesday’s field with an excellent 22 points, finishing two points

clear of Sandra Bolger and Susan Frazier, who both returned 20 points. Maria Donnelly collected the Division 2 Nearest the Pin, while Lisa Martin claimed the Longest Putt. The Division 1 Nearest the Pin remained unclaimed. The ladies returned to Ballina Golf Club on Thursday, October 1, where Donna Gaertner produced the week’s highest score to take victory with an impressive 23 points. Gill Richardson secured second place with 20 points, followed by Sandra Bolger on 19 points and Narelle Warren on 18 points. Denise McInerney claimed

the Division 2 Nearest the Pin, while the Division 1 prize went unclaimed for the second competition of the week. There was also an opportunity for an offcourse celebration, with members wishing Vicki Turner a very happy birthday on Thursday. Congratulations to all the winners and placegetters, as well as everyone who took part in another friendly and enjoyable week of nine-hole golf at Ballina.

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By Tim Howard Cricket in the Clarence Valley has undergone a radical overhaul during the winter ahead of the opening games of the season at the weekend. In a move echoing the formation of the Clarence River Premier League 31 years ago the Clarence River and Lower Clarence associations have merged to form the Clarence Valley Cricket Association. And in a radical transformation of the local game, all matches, including the finals, will be played as one-day, 40-overs-an-innings fixtures. And for keen followers of the game, the draw for the season reveals some mergers and omissions that point to a new direction for the local game. The five-team draw also hints that player rosters are declining, with two teams: GDSC Easts/Brothers/South Services combining to form a team in first grade. And Lower Clarence teams have also merged to form an

The Valley’s cricketers take to the region’s pitches this weekend in a radical new competition combining the Lower River and Clarence River associations in a one-day competition. Photo: Gary Nichols.

LCC Senior Mixed team. Competition heavyweights Harwood remain and Tucabia Copmanhurst and Maclean will also field standalone teams. CRCA 2025-26 premiers Lawrence have not fielded a

team in the new first grade competition. Leading the new association is a dedicated Board of Directors, headed by president Tom Kroehnert. The board is made up of: Jonno McEwen, Derek Woods,

Shawn Biele, Nathan Ensbey, Tim McMahon and Shane Causley. The change came about at a special annual general meeting on July 2 where the Clarence River Cricket Association, the Clarence

The newly formed Clarence Valley Cricket Association has come up with a logo that captures the desire of the new competition to include both ends of the Clarence Valley.

River Junior Cricket Association and the Lower Clarence Cricket Association agreed to merge. The Maclean Bowling Club has sponsored the new competition. On Saturday the two merged

teams, the LCC Seniors and the Easts/Brothers/Souths outfits clash at Ellem Oval, Grafton. At Ulmarra Showgrounds the Tucabia Copmanhurst and Maclean United teams meet while Harwood has the bye.

Australian Boardriders Battle Returns To Phillip Island By Jeff Gibbs Victoria’s leading boardrider clubs will descend on Phillip Island for the third stop of the 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle series on Sunday, October 4. The one-day Victorian regional qualifier will bring together established professionals, former elite competitors and emerging surfers in a team competition at Cape Woolamai. Defending Victorian champion Phillip Island Boardriders Club will attempt to secure consecutive regional titles after winning the 2025 event ahead of Peninsula Surfriders Club and Jan Juc Boardriders Club. Phillip Island will be joined by Peninsula Surfriders Club, Torquay Boardriders Club, Jan Juc Boardriders Club, South Coast Boardriders Club, 13th Beach Boardriders Club, Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club and Bass Coast Boardriders Club. Now entering its 14th season, the Australian Boardriders Battle has become one of the country’s most important club surfing competitions. Rather than focusing solely on individual performances,

Action from the 2025 Australian Boardriders Battle - Victoria- Noah E Clifford _ Surfing Victoria

the series rewards teamwork, consistency and the ability of surfers from different age groups to perform under pressure. The competition uses a fastpaced tag-team format. Each club nominates two Open Men, one Open Woman, one Master aged over 35 and one Junior aged under 18. Each surfer’s best wave contributes to the club’s overall score. After completing their heat, competitors must return to the beach and tag the next teammate, adding strategy, fitness and time management to the surfing contest. The Victorian field will include Bells Beach wildcard

surfers Lucas Hickson, representing Peninsula Surfriders Club, and Tully Wylie from Torquay Boardriders Club. Peninsula will also feature emerging surfer Ava Holland, who enters the event as the 2025 Phillip Island Rip Curl GromSearch champion. Their inclusion adds further depth to a field already featuring some of Victoria’s most accomplished and promising club surfers. Phillip Island will carry the advantage of local knowledge and strong home support. However, the defending champions will face determined opposition from clubs aiming to progress

towards the 2027 Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final. Contest director Jordie Campbell said the Victorian round was expected to produce a highly competitive day of team surfing. “ABB is about more than individual results — it’s about surfers putting points on the board for their club and backing each other through every heat,” Campbell said. “Phillip Island will be looking to go back-to-back after taking the win last year, and with the event on their home turf, they’ll have the added motivation of putting on a strong performance in front of their local crowd.”

The 2026 regional qualifying schedule began at Trigg in Western Australia before travelling to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Following the Victorian contest, the series will continue to the Sunshine Coast, Fleurieu Peninsula, Scamander, Cronulla and the Tweed Coast. The NSW North regional qualifier will be held on the Tweed Coast on Saturday, November 7, providing Northern Rivers surfing

clubs and supporters with their closest opportunity to experience the national series. Successful clubs from the regional rounds will continue towards the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final, presented by NRMA Insurance, at Burleigh Heads in March 2027. Competition at Cape Woolamai is expected to begin at approximately 7.30am on Sunday, October 4. Live results will be available through LiveHeats.

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