THE TWEED SHIRE Volume 1 #4 Thursday, September 18, 2008 p12-15 Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Fax: (02) 6672 4933 [email protected] [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au LOCAL & INDEPENDENT Women the big election winners
Stephen Senise Ms Milne, when contacted by Th e Echo the day aft er the poll, said she was very pleased The big winners from Saturday’s Tweed with Th e Greens’ electoral showing in the Shire Council election are Katie Milne of Tweed and across NSW. Th e Greens and independent candidate, Dot ‘I’m ecstatic, and honoured,’ she declared. Holdom. At this stage it looks almost certain that With just over 60 per cent of the vote former mayor Warren Polglase will be safe, counted, Ms Milne’s position is marginal- though he has suff ered a noticeable drop in ly better than Ms Holdom’s with less than primary support compared to the 2004 elec- 1,000 votes separating the pair. Together tion. From topping the poll four years ago, he with Community First independent Barry has fallen to third place, considerably behind Longland, they are sitting a few points shy of the main protagonists. scoring half the primary votes counted. Reports of a potential mayor emerging Conservative hopes from among the three has taken up much Th e Liberal Party’s Joan van Lieshout may media focus, as well as speculation on the not yet be among the winners, but she is street. But such an assumption rests on certainly among the grinners. Sitting on a whether one of these groups will be able to fi gure of about 11 per cent, she is a few hun- chalk up an added, and all-important, fourth dred votes behind Mr Polglase and not far spot on the seven-seat council. away from the quota required to be elected Either Ms Milne or Ms Holdom would which is 12.5 per cent. Th e distribution of need to pull through one of their running preferences is expected to further help Ms mates, Kevin McCready or Lindy Smith, re- van Lieshout’s cause, suggesting her fi rst run spectively. With pre-poll, institutional and at council will likely result in the popping of postal votes not due to be tallied until later champagne corks. this week in Sydney, it could be a tense wait. Independents Kevin Skinner, Phil Nearly 40 per cent of the vote remains out- Youngblutt and possibly Tania Murdock also standing. remain in the running to secure a berth. Alternatively, support could theoretically Depending on the votes to be tallied and come from one of the other elected candi- the fl ow of preferences, it is still possible that dates. a mayor could come from the ranks of one of these fi ve contenders. Dot still cautious Th e Greens, Community First Indepen- Who ever it may be, Dot Holdom refuses dents, and Ms Holdom each encouraged to be drawn on the question. She considers voters to preference one another’s candidate any such talk premature. groupings. All three ran strong sustainable ‘People should just take a chill-pill,’ she told development and open-government themes Th e Echo. in their respective campaigns. ‘We don’t even know who’s been elected Th e possible election of a woman mayor on just yet, and we probably won’t know for the Tweed follows the trend in neighbouring some time. shires Byron and Lismore City where women ‘Obviously, it’s a tense period for my run- have been elected to the job of mayor. ning mate Lindy Smith. I’ve told her that she’s Th e Greens’ Jan Barham won an overall in for a real fi ght, but to take heart. majority in the fi rst-preference ballot for the ‘It ain’t over till the fat lady sings. position of mayor while in Lismore, Jenny ‘And all this talk about the mayoralty is just Dowell, running as an independent, also won a wee bit arrogant to be perfectly honest. We the mayor’s job. haven’t fi nished listening to the people yet. ■ Election day postcard – page 2 Hanging them out to dry. Mayoral hopeful Dot Holdom, who scored the biggest personal vote ‘And as long as the vote is being counted, ■ Dot tells it like it is – page 4 at Saturday’s election, had her feet fi rmly back on the ground on Monday, doing those everyday they are still speaking thank you very much.’ ■ Poll count – page 4 household chores. Wl_d]i IW ULTIMA 175 COMBINATION TOP DOG >KHHO 76 PCE DRIVING DIESEL B?C?J;:IJE9AI MECHANIC’S LAMP KIT 15W40 10LT TOOL CHEST 12V 100W 175mm Premium grade Popular tools dia. Includes 2 heavy duty diesel SUPER 1000 for the home see-through lens oil suitable for 20W50 5LT workshop. protectors. Meticulously modern & older SKU TO12004 SKU EL08449 engines including engineered for today’s turbos. tougher engine specifications. Suitable 7B $ SKU OA01711 for most petrol & diesel GK7B?JOC;J (:H7M;H vehicles up to 2002. fh SKU OA01485 149 I7L;)& ASK LIMIT 3 PER CUSTOMER INSTORE ABOUT $ 99 $ 99 $ OUR NO COMBO 39 14 RAINCHECKS DEALS! 99 9H7POFH?9; I7L;'& =H;7J=? Election day postcard: the Battle of Cudgen Dragon boat paddlers wanted Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club is looking for new members. Formed last year, the club will compete in its first regatta at the Kids in Need fundraiser at Tweed Heads next month. Dragon boat paddling is a team sport with the emphasis on fun and fitness, rather than competitiveness. Those aged 12 onwards are encouraged to try social paddling and the club would like to establish a full men’s team in the near future. The club paddles on the Tweed River at Con- dong on Tuesdays. For further information call Chris Lonie 0427 815930. Volunteers pictured outside the Cudgen polling booth on Saturday. Al-fresco sculpture a big hit There is a scene towards the end of The campaign members from other Asked to comment on the election Gone with the Wind where the hero- teams nod in agreement, with the ex- outcome Ms van Lieshout predicted ine and her ageing father are picking ception of the Team Polglase member that it would be an interesting tussle over the war-ravaged fields of their who politely declined to take part. with a few surprises in the bag. plantation. As the crimson sun sets, Barry Longland campaign worker, ‘And what about Cudgen?’ he picks up a fist of red earth and Tim, of Clothiers Creek, said that peo- ‘It’s vey nice here, and I’d like to urges her to remember that ‘land is ple in Cudgen knew what the issues represent Cudgen,’ she says. the only thing that matters’. were ahead of casting their votes. Fast forward half a week, and the Looking out over the market gar- ‘The issues are out there, and hold- counting of votes is scheduled to re- dens of Cudgen on polling day, and ing onto the Tweed coast fits right in sume on Thursday. Ms van Lieshout talking to campaign workers, much here,’ he said. seems on her way to getting her wish, the same sentiment seemed to be at ‘Yes,’ agrees Ruth sporting one of although she remains tantalisingly play. candidate Dot Holdom’s distinctive shy of a quota. Only time will tell. Carl Palmer, of Mt Warning, who turquoise coloured T-shirts. After all, tomorrow is another day. was handing out for The Greens, ‘We would like to see sustainable said that holding on to the farmland development, and the community in- Honour roll for Pottsville around Cudgen was a theme he’d volvement that goes along with it.’ Pottsville Sub-branch of the Returned heard repeated from people coming One very prominent campaign and Services League of Australia is through to vote. He added that locals worker at Cudgen turned out to be proposing to build a permanent hon- Artist Ivan Lovatt used chicken wire to capture the free spirit of Mt Everest loved Cudgen just as it is. none other than one of the main can- our roll in ANZAC Park, Pottsville. conqueror Sir Edmond Hilary. ‘Cudgen is known for its good soil, didates, the Liberal Party’s Joan van The honour roll will consist of the and keeping hold of the land is im- Lieshout. She was keen to draw the names of ex-service men and women The usually quiet seaside township coastal walkway at the free open air portant,’ he said. focus of the discussion on to the hard who lived in the Pottsville area at the of Currumbin Beach on the south- exhibition. On the former point, Mr Palmer slog of council’s work. time of their enlistment, or who came ern Gold Coast has been transformed The festival, which draws around is correct. Place Names Of Australia ‘I think it’s also important to talk to live in this area at a later date. into a sea of sculpture for the annual 200,000 visitors each year, also in- says that Cudgen means red soil in about a council that is willing to be Information in relation to these Swell Sculpture Festival which runs cludes live music and barbecues on the local Bundjalung language. On strong, and that means it has to work names is invited from ex-service men until September 21. the weekend and guided twilight the latter point he is adamant. well together,’ she said. or women, or their relatives. For in- More than 50 works from artists walks. ‘It can’t be all about development, ‘We need to stay positive and make formation phone 6676 1516 or 6676 from around Australia and the world Information is available at www. all the time.’ it work.’ 0802. are on display along a one-kilometre swellsculpture.com.au. The 2008 Northern Rivers 200 Jobs in Employment Challenge 100 Days! Employers — Get Behind the Challenge! The mission is to place 200 jobseekers into work within 100 Days 4th August to 12th November To support the campaign all you have to do is lodge your job vacancy with NORTEC Employment and Training. In return they will find the right person for the job—and at no cost to you! 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ABN 82 087 650 682 ncaa sccu843 Tweed City s Centro Tweed s Murwillumbah s Cabarita Beach s Mullumbimby s Byron Bay s Lennox Head s Ballina s Lismore s Casino www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 3 Local News Dot will keep telling it like it is Ancient art of crochet Madeleine Doherty ‘If it’s tried on council this time I will simply stand up Kingscliff’s Dot Holdom was holding aloft the council’s code awestruck as the council elec- of conduct, not grandstanding, tion results flowed in on the but stating a simple truth,’ Dot computer on Saturday night. said. Dot was sure a mistake had ‘I’m not the be-all and end- been made. all and I know that I am just the With a runaway personal face of a whole team of dedicat- vote that saw her as the people’s ed people who have supported choice, Dot was expecting the and worked with me. NSW Electoral Commission ‘I stood up for what I be- website to shut down for the lieved in and I guess for some correction to be made. it’s easy to target a chick but ‘I just couldn’t believe I had I’m more man than woman,’ 502 votes. By 900 votes I felt Dot said. sure they would discover the For now Dot is getting on mistake soon. By the end of with life waiting for the final the night – well I just thought outcome of the election. “holy cow”. I was awestruck ‘It’s been a lesson for eve- and humbled. ryone and if you chose not ‘But I also recognised the to learn from this election responsibility that comes with then you’ll be living in a time that support,’ an emotional Dot warp. said from her garage-cum-of- ‘Someone has to be a grown- fice at her home this week. up and extend the olive branch, For Dorothy Maude Hol- but there are only so many Megan Jack of Tyalgum was out in force last Friday celebrating She was off and running and ‘But I won’t go away. If they dom, born in Parkes in 1954 branches on the tree,’ Dot said International Crochet Day. Megan is keen to teach others the made her first and successful think they’re going to frighten to a fruit and vegie wholesaler, as she dusted her computer ancient art of crochet with colourful hats the aim of the game. bid for council only to be oust- me they’re silly buggers,’ she her rise from behind the coun- desk. For more info on crocheting contact Megan on 6679 3562. ter of her Kingscliff cafe start- ed following the revelations said, boiling the kettle for a cup ed many years ago when she of the 2005 Daly Report that of tea. realised that the council and named some councillors as be- “All I’m saying is let’s have business chambers were not ing too close to developers. a look at proposed develop- Birthday girl’s gift ride at Stokers echoing the sentiments of the But Dot was learning from ments. What are the benefits community. her experiences and decided to the community? What’s the ‘I watched business cham- to draw the line in the sand impact on the community and bers being manipulated by ‘because people weren’t getting the environment? It’s not anti- people who plotted their paths a fair shake.’ development but that’s how behind the scenes,’ she said, nursing Stolley, the family dog (a refugee from the RSPCA). ‘I watched business chambers being After watching develop- ers move on the Gold Coast manipulated by people who plotted their and into the Tweed with little paths behind the scenes’ thought for the residents and their lifestyle it all became too much. ‘I came of age and decided they flag you with that blanket ‘It was on February 11, 2003, no one is going to mess with statement. there was a meeting at Salt con- me.’ ‘I’m over it and I won’t tol- vened by the council when a But they have messed with erate any postulating or pon- businessman spoke down to a her over the years spitting at tificating in council meetings. group of elderly residents. her, rocking her house, send- We’re not all going to have the ‘My mother would have been ing anonymous letters, mak- same opinion but the name- ashamed of my language but I ing anonymous phone calls, calling and the bastardisation just let him have it right in the slashing tyres and stealing a of people in council meetings balls,’ Dot said. family car. is not on. Original, Nutritious, Affordable It was all about birthday girl Shakti Harrison, who turned six last Sunday, and celebrated with a horse and cart ride through Stokers Siding. Tim Leeson and his horse Chubbs made a day of it Catering for Shaktu and her brother Sudi, who was keen to take the reins to get the wind in their hair! t4QFDJBMPDDBTJPOT QBSUJFT GVODUJPOT Bushfire danger period has started DPSQPSBUFMVODIFT NFFUJOHT USBEF TIPXT NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) t.FOVTUBJMPSFEUPZPVSUBTUF has reminded rural residents that the bushfire danger period t4QFDJBMJTJOHJOIFBMUIZmOHFSGPPET QBSUZ began at the start of this month TOBDLTBOEMJHIUMVODIFTGPSHSPVQTGSPN and permits are required for 6 to 60 all fires lit in rural areas of the t"MMEJTIFTNBEFGSFTIGSPNTDSBUDI state. t(MVUFOGSFF EJBCFUFT EBJSZGSFF Permits are free and are is- WFHFUBSJBO WFHBOSFDJQFTBWBJMBCMF sued by an RFS officer. Fires within urban or semi- urban areas require approval from Tweed Shire Council re- Dolphin Juice Café Catering gardless of whether the area *OTJEF5XFFE'JUOFTT-JGFTUZMF$FOUSF falls under RFS or NSW Fire 34 Machinery Drive Tweed Heads South Brigade jurisdiction. Council has a policy not to Ph: (07) 5523 3082 approve fires in these situa- XXXEPMQIJOKVJDFDBGFDPNDBUFSJOH tions. For further information on Enquire about our Healthy Food Cooking Classes fire permits call the RFS 6672 Rural Fire Service firefighters conduct a controlled burnoff 7888. recently on a property at Byangum near Murwillumbah. 4 September 18, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Casuarina residents want open space retained Luis Feliu buy into property on an un- lifestyle. It is unjustified and derstanding of what the sur- unfair. A proposal by the developers rounding neighbourhood will ‘The changes proposed will of the Casuarina Town Centre be like, and an understanding also have a negative environ- to fill in a large easement/ of a master plan, and then a mental impact, not just an aes- swale which provides a buffer few years down the track it all thetic one. to nearby homes as well as a changes. It comes down to an issue of popular open recreation space ‘This has an enormous im- sustainable development.’ has united residents in a bid to pact on people’s expectations Casuarina residents have fight the move. of what their life’s investment been urged to write submis- Residents say the original was meant to provide for their sions against the plan. master plan for the Casuarina housing estate included the town centre site as well as a 36-metre wide open storm- water swale on its northern boundary. The swale, which runs from the beach to the Coast Road, has been heavily used by locals as an access from the beach to ✶ Games ✶ Magic ✶ Costumes local sports fields and was a ‘selling point’ for those buying Not happy. These Casuarina residents are opposed to rehashed plans for a local town centre near it as it also became a green WE SELL FUN which they say take away public open space by reducing the width of a large easement and space and wildlife corridor. Shop 8, 43 Greenway Drive (Cnr Corporation Circuit) stormwater swale used as public open space. But they say the current plans Tweed Heads South 07 5523 2263 for the town centre, on display easement which provides ac- Mrs Ralston said many lo- vested in their properties and till the end of this month, have cess to the ovals and recreation cals were disgusted with the community,’ she said. sold them short as the devel- club from the beach. change of mind and felt greed Resident Andrew Robinson King Street oper is now proposing to fill in Beach Lane resident Leanne was behind it. said they objected to the re- the entire swale and reduce the Ralston told The Echo that ‘They should be made to moval of public amenity which Veterinary Hospital easement width from 36 me- many residents bought their stick to those plans or come the existing easement and bi- tres to five-to-ten metres. house blocks on the basis that up with some new plans that cycle path provided. They also say the plans pro- the open space and the pub- does not take the community Mr Robinson said the devel- ‘Committed to Caring’ pose to delete the community lic amenity would be main- land away and destroy value oper was proposing to divert Helping pets and their families with bicycle pathway within the tained. for those that have already in- the pedestrian/bicycle traffic personalised health care for life through the busy main town centre which would make it We provide excellence in our Paralysis ticks target dogs and cats unsafe for them. professional services such as: Bob Taylor said that what s In house pathology was being proposed ‘does not s Surgical procedures provide sufficient parking spots, and is based on nearby s Radiology residential streets taking the s Consultations load of the parking. s Grooming ‘These streets in turn are too s Puppy pre-school narrow, being only eight me- s Dietary care tres across. Our dedicated team at ‘Their plan would allocate King Street Veterinary 229 cars to compete with the ‘They Saved Hospital residents’ own off-street park- My Life’ ing provisions,’ he said. Julie Boyd, a spokesperson for the Sustainable Coastal 02 6672 4322 Villages Alliance in Tweed 6 King Street, Murwillumbah, 2484, NSW and Byron shires, said, ‘People At a time when warmth, gentleness and understanding mean so much… Dr Mairi Joyce with Rex, a six-year-old staffordshire bull terrier, as he recovers from paralysis tick poisoning at the King Street Animal Hospital. Tick season has well and truly respiratory problems set in, the your pet has been affected by arrived on the Tweed with a anti-serum can start working paralysis tick are: going wobbly spike in the number of dogs and they then have a better in the back legs, cannot walk ALL AREAS and cats treated for paralysis chance,’ she said. at all, not eating or drinking, tick poisoning. Dr Joyce said five dogs af- vomiting, lethargy, collapse af- TWEED HEADS 07 5536 5300 Shop 46B Wharf Street Veterinarian Dr Mairi Joyce, fected by paralysis tick had ter exercise, or changing bark from Murwillumbah’s King been treated at the King Street or voice. GOLD COAST 07 5597 3027 Shop 13, 458 Olsen Avenue Street Animal Hospital, said clinic in one week recently. These signs mean you have it was vital for pet owners to ‘It tells us that tick season has to search your pet for ticks BRISBANE 07 380I 4777 get their pet treated early if started early although around and if you find one, get them paralysis tick has been found here it’s kind of random all year to a vet clinic as soon as pos- 24 HOURS 7 DAYS AUSTRALIAN OWNED on their animals in order for round,’ she said. sible for anti-serum treat- them to have a better chance ‘Normally we get one a fort- ment. www.whiteladyfunerals.com.au of surviving. night and it’s the number-one Dr Joyce said prevention was ‘If they are brought in early, emergency in summer.’ much cheaper and better for PRE-PAID FUNERALS AVAILABLE before any breathing or upper Signs to look out for that your pet than the cure. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 5 Local News Learning from young children Penny gets pumped for action Even preschool children should Madeleine Doherty be given the chance to have a say in how to solve problems Kingscliff’s Penny Dustow may affecting them, according to be a glutton for punishment Southern Cross University but she has a pretty good rea- (SCU) early childhood edu- son for putting herself through cation lecturer, Dr Michele a guelling 24-hour, non-stop Leiminer. mountain-bike ride. Dr Leiminer presented As a fitness trainer at her research in this area at a Casuarina’s Rec Club, Penny, seminar on Tuesday attended a 35-year-old mother of two, by early childhood educators, is no stranger to pushing her- teachers, parents and others in- self, and others, to physical terested in what we can learn limits. through the conversations that However, her personal chal- occur in early childhood set- lenge coming up on October tings between parents, carers, 11 and 12 is enough to send teachers and children. most shrinking back onto the The seminar gave an over- lounge with a good movie and view of Dr Leiminer’s PhD re- some hot chips. search project which explores For the last 12 months Penny Kingscliff’s Penny Dustow is buffed and hyped for the Austral- children’s competence in the has been training 20 hours a ian Mountain Bike Challenge in Canberra next month. context of home-preschool week (as well as being a work- communications. It offered an ing mum). more than physical strength. ‘Once the sun comes up it’s opportunity for participants The aim of the training is to ‘We start the race at mid- like a new lease of life and it’s to review records of real-life hit the Australian Mountain day on the Saturday and by the most amazing adrenalin conversations to identify where Bike Championships in about 2am I’m almost deliri- rush when you stay on the bike and how children’s competence Canberra, get a placing in the ous. I have to just keep myself all night,’ she said. was evident. top three and then it’s off for going with a few mind tricks The event attracts 5,000 com- Through studying real-life more of the same at the world convincing myself to ride one petitors with some working as transcripts of conversations, championships in the USA more lap,’ Penny said. a team and then the individual the seminar encouraged par- next year. Her dad is her support keep- riders, like Penny, compete at ticipants to reflect on how they ‘In Canberra at Mt Stromlo ing up the fluids, the food and the elite level. view young children and the Dr Michele Leimener believes parents and teachers should we ride non-stop for 24 hours the encouragement. Win or lose Penny is not per- diversity and complexity of listen more to their preschoolers. around a 35-kilometre track. Lady luck is also a factor and turbed. She’ll give it her best their experiences and actions. Whoever has done the most if the bike holds up and Penny shot and at the end of the day For example, in one conver- child, she included him in the invite to play with him. The laps at the end is the winner,’ avoids a stack then there is no she always has her sport. sation Dr Leiminer recorded discussion with surprising and child responded that he had Penny said. reason she won’t be finishing ‘I love riding my bike – just for her study, a young boy was revealing results. already asked them all, and Riding all night does take the race. for fun,’ she said. having trouble at preschool The teacher asked the child they had all said ‘no’. because he had no friends to where he liked to play. ‘In the ‘It is not always easy to find play with. home corner’ was his reply. The solutions to a problem,’ Dr No bees in Diana’s beaut bonnet The teacher thought she teacher replied that the boys he Leiminer said. ‘But it can help You’ve seen the hat now meet had the perfect solution to the wanted to play with would not enormously if we routinely the woman behind it! problem, wanting the child to enjoy playing in the home cor- make an effort to really listen to Diana Lloyd of Chillingham play outside on the play equip- ner. The child knew this, but it what children themselves have is a bit of an identity around ment where the other little was still his preferred place to to say and always include them the Tweed, particularly boys hung out. But, rather than play. Then the teacher named and seek their opinion before Murwillumbah. just impose the solution on the a number of children he could imposing a solution on them.’ It’s the hat that catches every- ones’ eye and brings a smile. ‘I made the hat myself after having no luck searching for one that would give me ample UPA Community Services shade,’ Diana said. After a bout of skin cancer North Coast NSW on her face Diana was deter- mined to find a good head piece to protect her from the harmful rays of the sun. But despite an endless search We have extended our service provision and her readiness to spend Now Murwillumbah is ‘I see the look on their faces $200 to get what she wanted, blessed with the joyful sight and I get lots of comments into PRIVATE CARE. it ended up being left to her to as Diana moves through town from people from all walks of shopping and socialising. life and it’s all good,’ she said. Coraki, to QLD Border. make a suitable hat. 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Th e passionate environmen- Madeleine Doherty a $150 a week pay rise for poli- ticians in view of the plight of talist, musician and vegetarian Th e fi ght for the pensioners’ pensioners. from Uki decided to organise vote is on with North Coast ‘While 1.2 million pension- vegetarian cooking and dining Nationals’ Senator Fiona Nash ers have had no real increase sessions as her way of making challenging Richmond MP in their meagre $219 per a diff erence to her local com- Justine Elliot to support a $30 week since Howard came to munity. a week increase in the seniors’ power, MPs are getting more ‘I decided to do it in response pension. than $150 a week on top of the to lots of people wanting to eat The rise would add $30 a extra tax cuts for the rich in vegetarian food but not know- week to the single pension the Costello budget,’ Senator ing how,’ she said. of $273 a week which many Brown said last year. ‘They want to do it for politicians have admitted they Last week Senator Nash said three reasons: on a personal could not live on. she had ‘dropped in on Don level to get more healthy, on Ms Elliot, who is also and Nancy Morgan at their a consciousness level because Minister for Ageing, hit back South Tweed Heads home in they are opposed to the heart- at Senator Nash saying the July and they detailed to me less way animals are treated Liberal/National government, the plight of pensioners in the for food production and on a under Howard, had 12 years face of skyrocketing fuel and global level because livestock to act and ‘did nothing’. food prices.’ farming is devastating to the While the two major par- Senator Nash said she im- environment. ties battle it over the pension- mediately wrote to the Prime ‘I’m personally dedicated to ers, Australian Greens Leader Minister asking for a top creating meals that are cruel- Bob Brown is set to move in up payment and discussed ty-free, plant-based and deli- the Senate this week for the the issue with her Coalition cious. government to legislate an colleagues, ‘who had heard ‘I feel inspired to raise aware- increase in pensions and, in similar testimony on their ness and share how easy, inex- particular, for an immediate travels.’ pensive and nutritious vegetar- rise of $30 per week for single Ms Elliot said the Rudd gov- ian cooking can be. aged pensioners. ernment would not support ‘After all, we are what we ‘Th is, if passed, will be an the coalition’s rushed attempt eat.’ effective invitation to the to score political points as 2.2 The 43-year-old mother government to take immedi- million pensioners would miss of two young boys worked ate action while considering out under their scheme. at a vegetarian restaurant across-the-board increases ‘Th eir scheme ignores mar- in Murwillumbah for years, for pensioners and carers. It ried age pensioners, carers, where she learnt lots about will not aff ect the Coalition’s widows, veterans and disabil- her preferred style of food and proposal for a bill for a $30 ity support pension recipients,’ cooking. increase but will send another, Ms Elliot said. She said that since she be- faster message to Treasurer ‘Th e Liberals and Nationals Swan,’ Senator Brown said. had 12 years to act and did came a vegetarian as a teen- ‘Th e government had no in- nothing. The Rudd govern- ager, she has felt ‘great’ and had quiry before legislating for $31 ment is fi xing the system. lots of energy to burn. billion in tax cuts over three ‘Hundreds of submissions ‘I feel clear, with no aches years in the 2008/09 budget. are being made about how the or pains, my body operates Sue McKenna in her kitchen. She not only wants to teach people how to cook delicious vegetar- But now it’s clear that it sought system should be improved better.’ ian food but more importantly, highlight what people eat and how it aff ects the environment. Treasury advice on pension and those views need to be She said the sessions were options before the budget,’ given the attention they de- an opportunity for people to G:K s Organic Senator Brown said. serve. ‘come along and make three dinner cooking/dining ses- >8 DA makeup or four diff erent dishes and sit sions for Monday, September C J Last year the Liberal/ ‘When that review is com- :8D;G>:C9AN I s Chemical National government and the plete, the Rudd Government down aft erwards to share the 22 at Uki Hall at a cost of $25. 6 > free < D Labor opposition snubbed will take decisive action on feast.’ For further information call personal G Senator Brown’s call to forego pensions,’ she said. Sue has organised lunch and her on 6679 5645. 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Prizes will be s $ELICACIES FOR THE CONNOISSEUR awarded in December as part s -AGGIE " s :ETA #OFFEE s 3PIRIT (OUSE of the 2008 International Day of People with a Disability cel- ebrations. 3 Wollumbin St Murwillumbah An exhibition of selected photos will also be held in the Opposite Murwillumbah library at Tweed Civic Centre Services Club from December 3-17. 02 6672 5007 For more info call Council’s www.themoderngrocer.com disability services officer Maggie Groff on 6670 2442. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 7 Comment Even now Costello is still loitering o finally Peter Costello lenge for it, but he was still to do. He refuses to spell out done neither. He continues to is prepared to say it: not about to quit politics. Like just what these things are, but hang around, to loiter without he really, truly, doesn’t a fart in a lift he plans to lin- the events of the last couple apparent intent, bagging his Volume 1 #4 September 18, 2008 want to be leader of ger on, wasting space in a safe of weeks have made it clear real and perceived enemies as Sthe Liberal Party. Liberal seat which would be that the main one is Malcolm if what he says matters to any- Actually this is not a huge far better occupied by some- Turnbull. Costello might not one but himself. And belatedly The task ahead surprise: after all, the position one with energy, ambition and want to lead the party himself even his most sycophantic ad- Tweed’s seven new councillors will soon take their seats for a does entail a certain amount a touch of guts – a bit like the but he was damned sure he mirers are starting to realise fresh start to running the affairs of this growing shire after several of work, something which has Peter Costello who presented didn’t want Turnbull to get the that not only is he not the an- years of administration following the sacking of the last council. been anathema to the former himself to the voters just 18 job. Thus he planned to end swer; he is, as he has always All candidates should be congratulated for running a clean treasurer for at least the last years ago. his inglorious parliamentary been, part of the problem, and campaign free of the bitterness of past campaigns. No-one ten years. One of the reasons Costello career playing dog in the man- there is still no end in sight. wanted to see the lies and fear-mongering of the past, in which Nonetheless, in the past gives for continuing to infest ger. Too bad even that was de- And the saddest thing is that candidates who cared for the environment were crudely attacked he has given the impression the backbench is that he wants nied him. just as he never had the ticker as ‘extremists’ by opponents. that he could be persuaded to tell Howard to piss off, his The life of the last two councils was marked by faction-ridden to give it a try, as long as it colleagues are just as gutless politics in which the socalled pro-development majority ap- involved an immediate (and Like a fart in a lift he plans to when he himself has so clearly peared to ignore the mainstream community and their wish for unelected) ascendancy to the linger on, wasting space in a passed his use-by date. Prime Ministership – indeed, appropriate planning and sustainable development. we are now told that he even safe Liberal seat which would n the local government elec- With 37 kilometres of natural coastline, world-heritage national had his coronation address tion last Saturday the Labor parks, some of the best farmland in the country, pristine water- be far better occupied by written, in the preposterous vote collapsed. Admittedly ways and picture-postcard scenery everywhere, the Tweed had it someone with energy, ambition I expectation that John Howard it went to the Greens rather all, but many saw it could quickly be spoiled and doomed to go was ever going to hand over and a touch of guts… than to the right, so the dam- the same way as the Gold Coast with its runaway ribbon develop- the crown. age was not as great as it was ment, high-rise density and lack of open space. For years this willingness in many key city areas, and The stakes were high and the pressure was on. The state gov- was predicated on the idea by Mungo MacCallum some of the reasons for the ernment intervened several times over the years to keep greedy that it would simply be a decline were purely local. developers in check as they tried to push the boundaries of bulk transfer of the government – But there is no doubt that and scale or even limiting beach access. Nature reserves such as a period in opposition would, to continue to serve the elec- However, he just might have the Labor brand is on the nose those at Cudgen, Wooyung and Billinudgel along the coast were of course, be just too tiresome tors of Higgins, something left even the spoiling role a statewide, and there is very lit- declared years ago by the state in order to prevent ribbon-style and demeaning. which will come as a consid- little bit late; what little influ- tle the new premier Nathan housing stretching all the way south of the Tweed River to Byron In more recent times he has erable surprise to the vast ma- ence he ever had with his par- Rees can do about it. Bay and beyond. even hinted (or at least his jority of them. liamentary colleagues is now The hard fact is that But the pressure of growth along the coast and in the rural spruikers in The Australian Apart from the fact that close to evaporating entirely. Labor has been in power in hinterland continues apace and the challenge to accommodate have hinted) that he could be Costello has been as indolent His indefatigable promotion Macquarie Street for too long. that growth appropriately while preserving and enhancing the enticed to grace the leadership about working his constituen- campaign has been almost After a dozen years in office natural environment is the main game for the new council. of the party before returning cy as he has about everything as destructive of his reputa- any government is going to Plans for thousands of homes and associated infrastructure to the government benches, else in politics, Higgins is one tion as the long-heralded become smug, self-indulgent, have been in place for years at Cobaki, west of Tweed Heads, and if the pleading and grovelling of the wealthiest electorates memoir itself. It was no great racked by cronyism and Kings Forest southwest of Kingscliff, which will go a long way in was sufficiently desperate and in the country: the voters surprise that the book – or at more than a little corrupt and absorbing the expected population intake over the next 20-odd unanimous; naturally there are hardly the type to bother least the published extracts – Labor in NSW is all of this in years; any further proposals for ad hoc rural or coastal subdivi- could be no whiff of dissent. their local member with com- is whining, self-serving and spades. sions and rezonings have to be looked at very closely with this in But this option was never plaints about Centrelink and somewhat poisonous; after As the elections in the mind. really on and when the re- Medicare. When in trouble, all, it was largely written by Northern Territory and West- Given this background, it comes as no surprise to see a ground- cent occupant of the death they go to their highly paid Costello’s father-in-law Peter ern Australia have confirmed, swell of community support for the Greens at last weekend’s seat, Brendan Nelson, made it tax accountants and legal spe- Coleman, who is the nastiest the national brand is now seen election. Residents have sent a loud and clear message that clear that he was prepared to cialists, thank you very much. single individual I have come as damaged. With the excep- Gold Coast style over-development should stay well north of the fight to retain control of the Costello need not fear that across in more than 40 years of tion of Belinda Neal and the Tweed River. poisoned chalice, it was time they will interrupt his own, so covering Australian politics. help of Peter Costello, Kevin The historically large vote (over 20 per cent) for the Greens and for Costello to put an end to far unsuccessful, job search. But Costello’s own behav- Rudd has so far managed their environmental and social policies is, as some say, a mandate what had become the world’s But he insists that it is not iour hasn’t been much better. to keep the damage out of for environmental protection and sustainability. longest prick tease. But even just his selfless devotion to his The release of the book was Canberra. Planning is the most crucial part of the day-to-day work of a then he didn’t. constituents that keeps him in supposed to be decision time: He at least will be urging council as it affects the amenity of all who live here. Bad planning Sure, he said he didn’t want parliament: there are, he adds, Costello would either piss or Costello to stick around as decisions are hard to undo. the job and wouldn’t chal- things in politics he still wants get off the pot. Instead, he has long as possible. One hopes this new council is faction-free in its decisions and does not become dysfunctional with bloc-voting politics the order of the day, because it will be the community that loses out. The previous 11-member council has now been slimmed down to seven so perhaps it should run a little more smoothly. Let’s second clothing hope they’ll be known as the ‘magnificent seven’ and not the ‘secret seven’ as the most important thing for council is to listen to what the community is saying. Consult at every opportunity and you bring them with you. Tweed Shire is one of the fasting growing local government NOW STOCKING areas in NSW and with an annual budget of around $200 million, My Sister Pat it’s a huge challenge and mammoth task for councillors to steer Unique and the good ship Tweed in the right direction. very flattering Retro Style Bathers as seen in Frankie Magazine Tweed Shire Echo Publisher David Lovejoy Editor Luis Feliu Associate Editor Madeleine Doherty Advertising Manager Rod Harvey Accounts Manager Simon Haslam Production Manager Ziggi Browning ‘The job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ – Finley Peter Dunne 1867–1936 funky recycled fashion men + women + kids © 2008 Echo Publications Pty Ltd designer + retro Suite 1, Warina Walk Arcade, Murwillumbah 5PSTAIRS s 4 Bay Lane Byron Phone 02 6672 2280 Fax 02 6672 4933 "AY s Behind the Beachy email: [email protected] s n Printer: Horton Media Australia Ltd dress different 8 September 18, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Letters and Comment Time to reconsider federal, state and local governments hat is it about Labor two weeks ago aft er seven years centricities of some of its more 30 years ago and turned it into ing committees ($143,013) or they are in no danger of losing treasurers in NSW? in Macquarie Street, Costa went bizarre members. Other critics a fully elected chamber, the serve in other functionary po- their seats at election time. Th is W Th e last two, Michael even further, calling for the abo- say that when the division bells NSW Labor Party now treats sitions such as whip ($151,872) means Upper House ministers Egan and Michael Costa, have lition of all State Governments, are sounded the MPs stir out of it as an exclusive club for its or deputy whip ($143,013). don’t face the same level of grill- both quit the job declaring that upper and lower houses. their rooms because they think favorite sons and daughters. It Th at leaves just two Labor ing as ministers in the ‘Bearpit’. the NSW Legislative Council ‘Th e strongest argument for it is medication time. has become a sinecure for ALP MLCs on the base salary of It is nothing short of scan- is useless and irrelevant and abolishing state governments is $126,560 – Linda Voltz and dalous that the health and po- should be abolished. that it would remove a layer of State of Aff airs the parliament’s richest man, lice ministers are now hidden Hear, hear! But why did they political interference in service powerbroker Eddie Obeid. in the sanctifi ed atmosphere of spend long years in the upper delivery,’ he said. Th e NSW upper Labor is the first govern- the Legislative Council. house drawing down fat sala- If they feel that strongly, it’s ment to allocate so many Th e general loathing of state ries and trousering generous a wonder they don’t stop draw- house is frequently senior cabinet posts to the governments is so widespread perks and never mention their ing down their fully indexed referred to as ‘the upper house: Health Minister that a Griffi th University survey abolitionist views? lifetime ministerial pensions looney lounge’. John Della Bosca, Treasurer conducted in May found that 31 In his resignation letter dat- – $160,000-a-year for Egan and Eric Roozendaal, Attorney- per cent of Australians favored ed February 20, 2005, to Dr about $125,000 for Costa. with Alex Mitchell General and Justice Minister abolishing state governments, Meredith Burgmann, president The Queensland Labor John Hatzistergos, Primary while the abolitionist opinion of the upper house, Egan fare- Government abolished its up- Th e exceptions are the four power brokers and factional Industries, Mineral Resources, in NSW was 40 per cent. welled the upper house aft er per house in November 1921 Green MPs – Lee Rhiannon, chieft ains. Energy and State Development Surely it is time that prime 18 years saying, ‘When I was and the bananabenders do not Sylvia Hale, Ian Cohen and Of the 19 Labor MPs in the Minister Ian Macdonald, and minister Kevin Rudd, opposi- asked at my fi nal press confer- appear to have suff ered from John Kaye – who undertake a upper house, fi ve are Cabinet Police, Lands and Emergency tion leader Malcolm Turnbull, ence whether I would like to residing in the only Australian phenomenal workload to pro- ministers ($244,261 a year), Services Minister Tony Kelly. premiers, chief ministers and take the rest of the House with state with a single chamber. mote new policy and review one is the President (Peter Th ere is a reason for this: the community representatives held me into retirement I answered Th e NSW upper house is fre- government legislation. Primrose $231,605) and 11 are upper house is a relative media- a constitutional convention to honestly: “yes”.’ quently referred to as ‘the loon- Having comprehensively re- either parliamentary secretaries free zone and MLCs don’t rep- redesign the 1901 constitution When he quit the Cabinet ey lounge’ because of the ec- formed the NSW upper house ($151,872) or chairs of stand- resent electorates and therefore to meet 21st century demands. Letters to the Editor Would you like Fax: 6672 4933 Refl ections on elections Email: [email protected] clear skin? Deadline: Noon, Tuesday ■ Congratulations to all our released, please hold public ■ Could someone conversant Letters longer than 200 words new councillors. Please work workshops on this important with Gales-math please ex- PRESENT THIS AD may be cut; letters already together as a united team. No document. plain why, if 86 per cent of the FOR HALF PRICE published in other papers will not more closed door meetings. 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By my calculation that’s less Lavender Blue Day Spa man of the Tweed Nationals, Only then can people make an Let’s go back to basics on the than two per cent of the reg- 68 MAIN ST, MURWILLUMBAH U 6672 6133 Murray Lees, in Th e Echo on informed decision on what’s old caravan park site, barbe- istered voters, very close to September 11 shows clearly happening in their area. cues, picnic facilities, shade the same percentage that the how out of touch with po- Tweed has sent out a loud areas, a play area for children, 86 per cent positive respons- litical reality Mr Lees and the message, we don’t want Tweed toilets, lights and pathways. es to the Gales survey fi gure National Party really are. To turned into Surfers Paradise. Good luck to all of you, a of 6,500 really is of the total quote Mr Lees, ‘the Nationals Residents want the crown re- new era has begun in the Tweed population of 83-odd are the superior choice for vot- serves/land and rivers protect- Tweed. thousand. ers in regional Australia in- ed from development. Stephanie Deane Jeremy Cornford cluding the Tweed’. The LEP 2008 is yet to be Tweed Heads Kingscliff Th e truth is rather diff erent, if indeed the Nationals were the Richmond electorate at the ture works for Casuarina and and bicycle pathway will be a the best choice this would be expense of the Nationals, be- was sold with the developer’s loss of a public amenity. borne out by their representa- cause the Liberal Party knows approach in providing an en- Rhonda Robinson tion in the federal parliament’s like everyone else that the days vironment that was not heav- Casuarina House of Representatives of the National Party are num- ily developed like the Gold Lipstick vogue bered and so the Libs will seek Coast and provided plenty of Obama in his bid for the presi- which certainly isn’t the case. UÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊvÀ>iÀÃÊv\Ê Out of 150 seats in the House, to distance themselves as far open space, parks and bicycle dency of the United States photography, artwork, the Nationals only have nine from the Nats as possible oth- pathways. show lack of understanding sitting members aft er recently erwise they will be found guilty One of the attractions of of both American women and iLÀ`iÀiÃ]ÊÌ>«iÃÌÀiÃ]Ê losing the seat of former depu- by association. Casuarina is the bush swale their history. Therefore his ëÀÌ}ÊiÀ>L>]Ê ty prime minister Mark Vaile in Paddy Dwyer and easement which provides bid to lead America must be i`>Ã]Êii«Ã>iÃ]ÊÀÀÀÃ]Ê an electorate that the Nationals Murwillumbah a distinct separation between seriously questioned, aft er all «ÃÌiÀÃÊ>`Ê>«Ã have held since federation, Casuarina town centre the proposed town centre and American women are half the UÊ VÊÕÌ}Ê>`Ê hardly a ringing endorsement We have reviewed the pro- the established residents of population. V>Û>ÃÊÃÌÀiÌV } of the party’s future. posed Casuarina Town Centre Casuarina. This swale/ease- Firstly he failed to choose In 1975 under Doug Anthony plans and while we strongly ment also provides the open Hilary Clinton as his running UÊ >Õv>VÌÕÀi`ÊÊ«ÀiÃiÃÊ the National Party (then support the proposed plans, space and vegetation corri- mate, and secondly he used an using highest µÕ>ÌÞÊ known as the Country Party) we strongly object to the pro- dor which are assets for the ugly metaphor about pigs: ‘You >ÌiÀ>ÃÊ>`ÊvviÀ}Ê held 23 seats in the House of posal by the developer to fi ll Casuarina community. can put lipstick on a pig but it VÃiÀÛ>ÌÊvÀ>} Reps, their largest contingent the existing swale, reduce the We are extremely disap- will still be a pig’. It is diffi cult ever. Since then there has been existing easement width from pointed and disillusioned to to understand why he made UÊ>ÞÊLÕÃiÃÃ]Ê a slow but sure decline as the 36 metres to 5-10 metres and learn that now the developer such a remark. iÃÌ>Là i`Ê£äÊÞi>ÀÃÊvviÀ}Ê Nationals forgot country and object to the removal of the who created such a beauti- Th e Republicans, not so blind «iÀÃ>Ãi`Êv>ÃÌ]ÊvÀi`ÞÊ regional Australia in matters existing walking/bicycle path ful environment at Casuarina to the history of American ÃiÀÛVi of dairy deregulation, the sale which provides a vital link has decided to try and reclaim women, have outwitted him of Telstra, the GST and infra- between the beach and the community land simply to de- and chosen a woman to run UÊ*>À}Ê>ÌÊ`ÀÜ>Þ structure programs particu- ovals. velop and fi ll his pockets with with McCain. 4/25 Industry Drive, larly roads and telecommuni- We visited Casuarina in 2005 a greater profi t! Realising his serious mis- South Tweed Heads NSW 2486 cations. As the National Party and loved it so much we bought Doesn’t the developer have take in his rejection of Hilary declines it will be sidelined by a block, built our dream home ethics? Where is their moral Clinton, he is now using vulgar Ph/Fax 07 5523 4101 a Liberal Party who are them- and relocated the family from obligation to honour their adolescent schoolboy language selves in deep confusion over Sydney. original master plan previously against women. I do not think leadership and policy. At the time of purchasing approved (which includes the this will go down well with I’ll put money on the Liberal the block, we diligently re- existing easement of the swale women voters, nor with many Party wanting to become the searched the master plans on and walking/bike path)? men. dominant conservative force in display and the proposed fu- To lose this swale/easement continued overleaf www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 9 Articles Banora keen to combat vandals Social justice award Calls to Banora Point residents have ered in the hardening white Ted Woods, whose ute was expressed their concern at re- foam. also vandalised, believes a lack nominate peated petty crime in the area ‘I was in the computer room of lighting makes the street after several cars were vandal- next to the driveway for most vulnerable to repeated attacks. volunteer ised with foam fire extinguish- of the night and I didn’t hear a ‘Over the past two years I ers stolen from a local BP pet- thing,’ said Mr Odgen. have had my boat completely rol station on Friday night. ‘As soon as I saw the cars cleaned out, a six foot fish tank of the year Elm Place resident Jamie I just thought, “here we go smashed, my stepson’s push- Time is running out to nominate Ogden, who had just received again.”’ bike stolen and my car wind- for the 2008 NSW Volunteer his ute back from repairs after The quiet Banora Point screen smashed. of the Year Award with entries having it stolen from the street street has fallen victim to over ‘I’ve only reported two, there closing on September 30. two months ago was shocked twenty similar acts of vandal- was no point,’ Mr Woods said. NSW Minister for when he saw the three cars in ism and burglary over the past Superintendent Michael Volunteering Graham West his driveway completely cov- two years. Kenny of the Tweed/Byron said it was a great opportunity Local Area Command said he to recognise the enormous was concerned about the in- continued from page 9 contribution that volunteers Letters crease in vandalism and graffiti make to our community. Although the ideas of wom- A decent read in the area ‘Services that we take for en’s rights movement began I would like to congratulate ‘It is very important for granted would struggle to met in France in 1789, and soon you on the Tweed Echo. I have members of the public to come community needs and expec- after in England, they did not been living in Murwillumbah forward with any information tations if it were not for these ever reach the great strength for just on 18 months. I come they have,’ Supt Kenny said. ‘It community-minded people,’ of the American Women’s from the inner city of Sydney is one of our best tools.’ Mr West said. Movement which gained a with its cafe culture. Having A community meeting will There are four categories in great deal of power and inten- a good local paper with some be held at the Tweed Civic this year’s awards: Volunteer sity in America. The American decent articles is important to Centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday, of the Year, Youth Volunteer women also sent representa- me. September 23 to address the of the Year, Senior Volunteer tives to Australia to help us in I am also the treasurer of the problems. of the Year and Corporate our fight for suffrage in this newly formed Friends of Tweed ‘The meeting is a chance for Volunteer of the Year. country. River Regional Museum and people to have their say on graf- Selection will take place Obama has insulted women, was pleased that you published fiti attacks, youth gangs, rock on a regional basis with re- but even more importantly he the article on the plans for throwing and other crimes,’ gional award ceremonies to has failed to understand the the regional museum in your Supt Kenny said. be held mid October and mid rich historical vein in the de- Tweed Arts section with Judith All members of the commu- November. velopment of America, and White. Please keep it up. nity are invited to attend. The four State winners will therefore one must ask if he is Bron Trathen Numbers to call: 000 for be announced at a ceremony capable of being the President Murwillumbah emergencies; Tweed Heads at Sydney’s Parliament House of the US with such limited Police Station (07) 5536 0999; on December 5 (International understanding of half its pop- ■ Please send your letters to Police Assistance Line 131 444 Murwillumbah High School vice captain Rory O’Shea was Volunteer Day). ulation? [email protected] for non-emergencies; Crime awarded the North Coast Public Education award for social jus- Nominations can be made Patricia Albanese or fax 6672 4933 by noon on Stoppers 1800 333 000. tice recently. It was presented to him by Barry Miller, principal online at www.volunteering. Bilambil Tuesday. – Chloe Ryan of Byron Bay High School. com.au Meet our Chief Product Tester ...another tough day on the job! 1. Portable Dunny 14. Comfy camping 2. Portable Dunny chair (cheaper version) 15. Light 3. 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The results of the exhaust, and thereby leave the remaining candidates’ figures Tweed Shire Council relatively unchanged. poll may take some Mr Skinner and Mr time, as counting Youngblutt would then be in for a slogging match to see has been taken over which one of the two would by an arm of the be left standing to join Mr state government. McCready to take up the last two vacancies. Meanwhile amateur The successful seven in or- psephologist Stephen der of election, would therefore comprise: 1 Milne, 2 Holdom, Senise tries to make 3 Polglase, 4 van Lieshout, 5 head and tail of the Longland, 6 McCready, 7 figures. Youngblutt or Skinner. This is the most likely outcome based on the current figures. undits and political sci- But another scenario is entists have been spec- plausible. Based on the above P ulating for weeks as to reasoning and a shift of cur- the makeup of the new Tweed rent votes towards the more Shire Council. conservative candidates, the The election has been duly seven elected could comprise: held, the votes cast, but we are 1 Milne, 2 Holdom, 3 Polglase, little closer to knowing the out- 4 van Lieshout, 5 Longland, come. The guessing game has with spots 6 and 7 filled by two in fact only intensified. of Youngblutt or Skinner or To date, only about 61 per Murdock. cent of the vote has been tal- And not to be discounted is lied, with the remainder to be Community First (Group E) ticket leader Barry Longland (centre) is surrounded by jubilant supporters after the council election the possibility of Dot Holdom processed in Sydney in coming on Saturday night which should see him elected on to the new council. managing to reel in Katie days. Only then will the impor- Milne. All other things be- tant process of distributing the Worthwhile keeping in mind headed by Katie Milne (The and their preferences, if any, her preferences distributed to ing equal, it would result in: 1 all important preferences get is that postal, institutional and Greens) on 20.62 per cent of are distributed. Barry Longland, pushing him Holdom, 2 Milne, 3 Polglase, 4 under way. pre-poll votes generally tend the primary vote, and indepen- At 2.41 per cent Harry Segal’s over the quota. Any spillover van Lieshout, 5 Longland with It could be a very long, to give a slight nudge to the dent candidate Dot Holdom should be the first bag of size- of these preferences in turn spots 6 and 7 filled by Smith, drawn out wait, particularly if figures of more conservative on 17.81 per cent. With under able votes eliminated which would go to Mr McCready. Youngblutt or Skinner. the last few candidates elected candidates. These are the very 1,000 votes separating them would to some degree flow on Assuming that Ms Holdom’s But we know that such prog- are separated by only a hand- votes that will be counted in and the possibility that Ms to specific candidates rather supporters had generally fol- nostications are as speculative ful of votes. Such a scenario Sydney. Holdom’s pre-poll figures will than randomly. Phil Youngblutt lowed their how-to-vote cards, as they are good fun trying to has occurred previously, as the Possibly more telling, is an- advantage her as the count pro- and Joan van Lieshout should it would push Mr McCready divine. They are finally, based 2004 result serves to remind ecdotal evidence that some of gresses, either of the two could be the main beneficiaries. This up to about ten or eleven per in this case on a notably in- us. On that occasion the wait- the campaigns maintained a still claim victory. Ms Milne would boost Mr Youngblutt to cent and out of harms way. complete set of statistics, not ing was calculated in weeks not stronger presence at pre-poll remains favourite. Both will be about eight per cent, and nudge to mention a best guess analy- days. voting centres than others. The elected. Ms van Lieshout over the 12.5 Exhausted votes sis of preference flows and/or All sorts of possibilities are Polglase, Skinner, Longland per cent finishing line. The next tussle would be their exhaustion rate, and an being touted, most of them and Holdom teams are said to Polglase lying third The next elimination tussle with previous survivor Tania assumption that most non- based on the assumption that have flown their colours prom- Next down the list is Warren would occur between Dot Murdock, Phil Youngblutt and grouped candidates will play The Greens will get both Katie inently. The van Lieshout and Polglase, who is currently sit- Holdom running mate, Lindy Kevin Skinner (about eight inconsequential roles. Milne and running mate Kevin Youngblutt teams only slightly ting exactly on one quota. A Smith (5.31 per cent), Tania per cent). It would be a close Nevertheless, they are a fair McCready elected. But it is far less so. quota is the not-so-magical Murdock (6.93 per cent) and contest, but on the current enough set of assumptions. from clearcut. That is because It is fair to assume that while number all the candidates The Greens’ number-two Kevin statistics, Mr Skinner and Mr But, unfortunately for those with about 39 per cent of the closely bunched candidates strive for, and in a poll with McCready (8.12 per cent). As Youngblutt would just nudge wanting to know who was poll outstanding, such a large may be able to overtake one seven vacancies it constitutes the figures currently stand, Ms Murdock out. The major- elected last Saturday, they are body of votes is yet to make its another as the remaining votes 12.5 per cent. After those ob- Ms Smith would go out, and ity of her votes are expected to only assumptions. impact on the current figures. are counted and preferences taining a quota of primary While it is unlikely there will distributed, it is unlikely that votes are elected, the beauty (or be a considerable shift in any any considerable gaps will be horror) of the preferential vot- particular direction, even a overcome sufficiently to effect ing system comes into full ef- minor move could tip the bal- finishing order. fect. Under its operation, can- ance in a tight contest between The two big vote pullers on didates with the lowest votes evenly placed contenders. Saturday were the groupings are progressively eliminated, (September 25-26). Entry is free Pottsville Community Notice Board and open to all residents of Association meets monthly on Stroke Week Murwillumbah and surround- the last Tuesday of each month SaKaJa NSW ambos are reminding resi- ing districts. For more info (except December) at Pottsville ,ÊUÊ ÊUÊ " 9 dents to watch out for the first phone Marj on 6672 3735. Community Hall on the Coast signs of a stroke and help save Need a JP to sign the divorce Road from 7.45pm. Meetings lives. For more info visit www. papers? often have guest speakers. strokefoundation.com.au A Justice of the Peace table is Phone 6676 2712. Spring Specials Get that dog under control now open every Tuesday at Canine capers (September only) Dog training classes are held at Tweed Centro shopping centre Tweed River Canine Club’s Murwillumbah showgrounds from 10am to 2pm for witness- general meeting Wednesday, Full head fashion foils/style cut 6.30pm every Wednesday. ing legal documents. September 24 at 7.30 pm and blow dry finish ...... $99 Doggy get-togethers and OM Murwillumbah Bowling Club. obedience training with Tweed Meditation group meets in Half leg & bikini wax ...... $30 River Canine Club. Bray Park on Mondays at 6pm. ■ Notice Board is a community Green Thumb Alert Phone David 02 6672 7014. notices column for not-for- Semi permanent colour, A NEW Murwillumbah District Feeling feisty! profit organisations, If you RELIGION Garden Club reminds all FDIA Charity Boxing Fitness have an event coming up you’d trim and blow dry ...... $78 FOR HAIR green thumbers to get ready classes are held on Mondays at like to publicise (preferably for the Annual Spring Flower Cabarita Community Centre, in 40 words or less), email us Show 2008 to be held at Jesse Cabarita. For more informa- at www.tweedecho.com.au 1/5 Coronation Avenue, Pottsville Beach. Phone (02) 6676 1688 McMillan Hall in Murwillumbah tion phone Waz Lewis 02 6676 and mark copy ‘notice board’. K today and tomorrow 3070. Deadline is Tuesday 5pm. www.tweedecho.com.au S The TweedJ Shire Echo September 18, 2008 11 So you think you SO YOU THINK YOU CAN can dance? The Best Start Perhaps it won’t be too long till we see students The first years of schooling lay the foundations from Murwillumbah School of Dance on television for success in later years. During these vital years children learn not only to read and write but how to NEW shows such as ‘You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars’. work and play with others, be part of a group and STUDENTS still grow as an individual. Most importantly, they TRY A NEW CLASS In fact, the school’s tap teacher, Marilyn Stratford, develop their attitude to learning. FREE OF CHARGE appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with Todd McKenny, while Jazz and Hip Hop teacher Angela Taking their first steps away from home and into the Croft has danced professionally at Jupiters Casino. wider school environment is an important milestone and children need to be supported throughout Students from Murwillumbah School of Dance this transition. A supportive and nurturing school LEARN HOW TO AT perform at local concerts and festivals, including environment where children feel safe and happy the Banana Festival, Christmas concerts and the is vital if they are to develop a positive attitude to Bjgl^aajbWV]HX]ddad[9VcXZ Festival of Performing Arts. school life. They need to feel successful and be CLASSES IN HIP HOP, JAZZ & FUNK - BAL TAP - SOLO WORK It’s all about fun, movement, making new friends proud of their efforts. Parents play a vital role in the RAD BALLET - SONG & DANCE - EISTEDDFODS while gaining coordination, strong muscles and education of their children and can support their technique. New enrolments for learners through learning by becoming an active member of the CLASSES MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY IN MURWILLUMBAH to experienced dancers are now being taken and school community. Ph Margaret Peate – (02) 6677 7347 Margaret Peate encourages budding students to Early experiences can enhance or diminish a child’s join in and try a new class free of charge. learning development, self esteem and personal Call Margaret Peate on 6677 7347 growth. Success during these first years is crucial. Murwillumbah South Infants School is a specialist school for children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. It provides an unique learning environment where children learn and grow with confidence and success, where dedicated teachers ensure that each child is encouraged and stimulated to learn in an environment that values and respects each and every member of its school community. Give your child the best start in this safe, caring and specialised learning environment! Why choose a K-2 For enrolments in Kindergarten 2009 phone 02 6672 1323. specialist school? FREE Research shows: COURSES ! The early years of schooling are crucial in developing a positive attitude towards school. For Job Seekers (currently not working) During these vital early years the foundations in literacy, numeracy and social skills are developed Commencing soon: to ensure successful lifelong learning. Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) A K-2 school gives your child the best possible Certificate II in Conservation & Land Management ST ANTHONY’S start with specialist teachers in a positive learning (RTD20102) environment. CATHOLIC SCHOOL Early 2009 ‘The dedication and care of all the staff, in KINGSCLIFF Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30402) combination with the sense of community enjoyed Certificate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30102) by the children and families makes the school a Where Parish and Family Certificate III in Community Services Work great place for our children to grow and learn.’ Partnership is Primary! (CHC30802) (Brett and Dannielle Holland, parents) Our great Parish School Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management is enrolling now for 2009 For further information or to discuss how we (RTD30102) can best meet your child’s educational needs Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAA40104) Telephone today for please phone the office on 66721323 or email: Phone Tweed Community College on (07) 5524 8884 Enrolment Information murwillums-p.school @det.nsw.edu.au or a meeting with our Principal St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School 8 Pearl Street Kingscliff 2487 Phone: 02 6674 1368 Is your child starting school in 2009? 2008 Total School Fees = $1565 (1 Child) Murwillumbah South Infants School is a specialist K-2 school and offers: U a small school with strong community support U outstanding programs in music, art and drama U excellence in reading and numeracy programs U individual programs to cater for your child’s individual needs U happy and nurturing environment U daily fi tness and nutrition program U dedicated, specialist staff R U a comprehensive social skills and human values program U excellence in reading and numeracy programs catering specially for children K-2 ‘The small classes at Murwillumbah South Infants School are advantageous for the children, as they receive FREE COURSES! more personalised teaching and attention.’ (Bec McVeigh, parent) For Job Seekers (currently not working) Why choose a K-2 specialist school? COMMENCING SOON: Research shows: The early years of schooling are crucial in developing a positive attitude towards school. Certifi cate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) During these vital early years the foundations in literacy, numeracy and social skills are developed to ensure Certifi cate II in Conservation & Land Management (RTD20102) successful lifelong learning. EARLY 2009 Certifi cate III in Children’s Services (CHC30402) A K-2 school gives your child the best possible start with specialist teachers in a positive learning environment. Certifi cate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30102) ‘The dedication and care of all the staff, in combination with the sense of community enjoyed by the children and families makes the school Certifi cate III in Community Services Work (CHC30802) a great place for our children to grow and learn.’ (Brett and Dannielle Holland, parents) Certifi cate III in Conservation & Land Management (RTD30102) Certifi cate IV in Training & Assessment (TAA40104) For further information or to discuss how we can best meet your child’s educational needs please phone the offi ce on 66721323 or email [email protected] (07) 5524 8884 [email protected] 12 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Quality Teaching Condong a Discover life at ….. at Tumbulgum nurturing school Tumbulgum Public School Public School Student gardens are the latest special project at Condong School. Each class designed and painted Tumbulgum Public Outstanding and dedicated teachers are the sides of the unique gardens before the garden School offers monitors helped to fill the beds with soil, cane committed to providing a quality education for all a fi rm foundation mulch and compost. Planting was the next stage students at Tumbulgum Public School. The school is for life long learning. a small school set in idyllic grounds where teachers with classes choosing between flowers, vegetables, use indoor and outdoor classrooms to engage their shrubs and succulents. Students will now maintain We provide our students students in all curriculum areas. the gardens gaining very valuable life skills. with an enriching Condong School has a proud academic record and educational program based Recently the teaching staff received a Tweed / on traditional values, Ballina Public Education Award for a consistently well deserved reputation for providing a stimulating quality teaching and outstanding focus on teaching and learning. and challenging educational environment designed learning experiences. Parents, Jennie and John Hewitt said recently that to meet the needs of today’s generation of they have been very impressed by the level of care students. and real devotion of the teachers at the school ‘Tumbulgum School is a small community school that receives huge As well as a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, support from the parents and the community. The school is set in to both the education and pastoral care of their students are offered a myriad of educational beautiful grounds and gardens. The teachers are caring, dedicated children. Jennie and John believe that the students programs and leadership opportunities that and enthusiastic and enjoy teaching our children. The students are happy, confi dent are provided with programs that cater to their enlighten and prepare them for the challenges of individual level of educational progress and their and proud and are always encouraged to be life. creative, imaginative and individuals. What social and emotional needs. more could you want for your children.” ‘Being a small school we’ve found that our boys Julie and Michael Carmichael The Director-General of the Dept of Education & have had opportunities to participate in activities Training, Michael Coutts-Trotter, recently visited the not always available at a “big” school. They have To enrol for 2009 contact Principal: Vicki Tolhurst school and presented the administration staff with experienced yoga, gymnastics, rock climbing, Byron Phone: 02 6676 6237 Email: [email protected] Certificates of Appreciation for the outstanding Writers Festival, Far North Coast Dance Festival, work done after the recent fire. At Tumbulgum performance at the Small Schools’ Concert and A proud member of the Murwillumbah/Wollumbin Learning Community Public School there is a wonderful sense of team competing at the Small School’s Ball Games, spirit, where staff, students and parents work happily Athletics and Swimming carnivals. We have also together to provide opportunities for children to had a night time planetarium experience with achieve success with their learning. telescopes and a visit from Opera Queensland.’ Vicki Tolhurst, Principal Michael and Karen Gregg ‘When looking for a school for our first son to start kindy we had two things in mind – location and Chillingham Public size. We started at our local Condong Public School and looked no further. Our children are happy and School contented which is all that matters.’ Tanya Milne ASMALLSCHOOLWITHABIGHEART The Small School with the Big Heart. ‘The quality of the teaching I have observed has been excellent. The children are provided with a OrientationDay–October22nd Chillingham is a small community with a very stimulating relevant range of activities in a great Come along and experience the wonderful valuable resource – its school. environment. Condong PS has a great sense of opportunities our school has to offer community.’ Sheridan Hargreaves We promote family values The small rural school, run by a dedicated and We have high expectations for academic progress skilled staff and a supportive group of parents, is big Enquiries on 6672 2390 We offer personalised learning programs on quality and achievement of the education and We have specialist teachers in Music, PE & Dance wellbeing of its students. We provide the FIRST uniform for FREE FREE bus service Principal Vicki Roach, said the small school is very well resourced and is able to provide a complete educational experience for their students. ‘The school focuses on the core academic studies ENROL NOW that are so important in today’s world, but we also employ specialised PE, music, choir, speech and dance teachers so every child is given the opportunity to excel in their chosen area,’ said Mrs Roach. Phone 02 6679 1255 www.chillingha-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Music teacher, Mr Baker, said the kindergarten email: [email protected] to year 6 recorder groups are well on the way to becoming true musicians. ‘Something we do very well is individualise the students’ educational needs,’ said Mrs Roach. Accepting ‘It is this and the many other fabulous things we do that make Chillingham truly a small school with a enrolments big heart!’ Phone 02 6679 1255 for 2009 Need Staff? Need Work? call 1800 670 914 NOW Need Training? 1800 266 425 call Fully air Condong Public School, on the banks of the Tweed Tursa Employment & Training conditioned and River, has a proud academic record and a strong well resourced and successful sporting tradition. At Condong Your Regional Employment and Training Network Public School we are committed to providing quality classrooms ensure teaching and learning opportunities with: MURWILLUMBAH KINGSCLIFF SOUTH TWEED HEADS a comfortable and ✔ qualifi ed, experienced and caring teachers 50 Main Street Shop 6A, 1st Floor ✔ Ph. (02) 6672 6712 Kingscliff Shopping Village 6/81 Minjungbal Drive quality learning high expectations for all students Email: tursa. 28 Pearl Street Ph. (07) 5523 4825 ✔ a full and challenging curriculum murwillumbah Ph. (02) 6674 0699 Email: tursa. environment for all ✔ well supported and structured technology classes @tursa.com.au Email: tursa.kingscliff [email protected] ✔ effective and positive student welfare policy @tursa.com.au ✔ meaningful student leadership opportunities For further ✔ a strong partnership with the community CONVENIENT OFFICES IN: NO t Southport t Nerang t Coolangatta t South Tweed Heads t Kingscliff information contact ✔ a caring supportive and safe environment FEES! t Murwillumbah t Mullumbimby t Brunswick Heads t Byron Bay t Ballina t Lismore t Casino t Kyogle t Grafton t Maclean t Yamba t Coffs Harbour t Woolgoolga t Bellingen the school on CONDONG PUBLIC SCHOOL check out www.tursa.com.au (02) 6672 2390 Your local school in the Condong and Nunderi area www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 13 HUMAN VALUES AT Sathya Sai Golden ratio SATHYA SAI SCHOOL (a.k.a. phi ratio a.k.a. Primary School sacred cut a.k.a. golden mean a.k.a. divine The End of Education is Character proportion) is another Education for Life At our school we believe that education is not fundamental measure that only about promoting academic achievement; seems to crop up almost everywhere, including crops. Small Class Sizes education now needs to incorporate values which The Sathya Sai School is a Strong Academic promotes healthy relationships, a vital component (The golden ratio is about 1.6 non-demonstrational in the life of the child. The quality of the relationship 18033988749894848204586 Curriculum 834365638117720309180...) Human Values Program co-educational primary the child has with other students and teachers affects their willingness to learn. No Tuition Fees school catering for students Students at the school participate in the Education Professional Caring from K – 6. Teachers in Human Values. This program promotes pro- We use the NSW Board of active and pro-social behaviours that assist in Studies Curriculum. The creating a safe and supportive environment for students. Examples of Human Values are patience, whole school environment is friendliness, tolerance, manners, courtesy, caring, Enquiries welcome. respect, responsibility, and helpfulness to name Prospectus available on based on the Human Values only a few. request. of Love, Peace, Truth, Right Contact the Principal Action and Non-Violence. The values program is a teacher friendly program on 02 6672 8972 that creates a total school culture promoting self esteem and self worth. Children acquire a Email: The focus of the school language of values that they carry with them for [email protected] is on the development of life. We believe that the end product of education 9 Nullum Street character. is character, the most valuable asset a person can Murwillumbah 2484 have. Leonardo da Vinci Phone 6672 8972 has studied the Flower of Life’s form and its mathematical properties. Stokers Siding He has drawn the Flower of Life itself, as Maths, Reading and well as components therein, such as the Primary School Seed of Life. Stokers Road, Stokers Siding He has drawn geometric fi gures Mini Olympics Fun representing shapes such as the platonic Stokers Siding School is a small school nestled in the solids, a sphere, a torus, etc., and has also Tweed Valley, just a short bus-ride from Murwillumbah at Stokers School! used the golden ratio of phi in his artwork; all of which may be derived from the UÊ ÀÊ>ÌÊ-ÌiÀÃÊ-`}Ê-V ÊvÀÊÓää Famous authors, mini Olympics and fun ways to Flower of Life design. UÊ iÊ«>ÀÌÊvÊ>ÊÀi>Ýi`Ê>`ÊvÀi`ÞÊÃ>ÊÃV bring parents and students together to learn about UÊÊÜÊÞÕÀÊV `ÊÌÊiÝ«iÀiViÊindividual attention maths adds up to exciting times at Stokers Siding `iÃ}i`ÊÌÊi >ViÊi>V ÊV `½ÃÊi`ÕV>ÌÊ>`ÊÜiv>Ài School. UÊOutstanding academicÊ>V iÛiiÌ Numeracy Week at Stokers Siding School had UÊSmall class sizes parents and students having fun and learning about UÊÊsafe and happyÊi>À}ÊiÛÀiÌ Sacred Geometry maths in a whole school family event. Teachers UÊÊ*ÀÌ}ÊÛ>ÕiÃÊvÊrespectÊEÊ>««ÀiV>ÌÊvÊ Home Page by Bruce Rawles organised Maths Clinics, Mathletics, Strategic `Û`Õ>Êdifferences Games and Dice Games. http://www.geometrycode.com & UÊ7 iÊ-V ÊDanceÊ*À}À>Ê http://www.world-mysteries.com/ UÊÛ>ÌÛiÊÕÃiÊvÊcomputersÊÜÌ Ê >Ì iÌVÃ]Ê>`Ê iÝià Well known author/illustrator Stephen Axelsen visited UÊÌiÀ>VÌÛiÊ iÝÌÀ>ÊVÕÀÀVÕ>Ê>VÌÛÌiÃÊÊ Stokers School during Book Week, and entertained UÊÊ-Ê>VµÕÃÌÊ«À}À>ÊEÊ`>ÞÊwÊÌiÃà children, staff and parents with funny stories and UÊ-ÌiÀÃÊ-V ÊÃÊbig on KIDS! fantastic illustrations. Families purchased books Lindisfarne UÊÊ-ÌiÀÃÊ `ÃÊÛiÊÃV Ê>`Ê and donated to our library, while students dressed love to learn! up around the theme of ‘Winning the World Cup’, Anglican Grammar Small School, Big Family Stephen’s shortlisted book for 2008! * iÊ >À}Ê >Ì]Ê*ÀV«> Students participated in Olympic Games from years School äÓÊÈÈÇÇÊÓÎÈ gone by including tug-o-war, torch relay and the It’s about your child being their best. >\ÊÃÌiÀÃÃ`«°ÃV J`iÌ°ÃÜ°i`Õ°>Õ ancient elephant armour race at the inaugural Stokers School Mini Olympics. At Lindisfarne we believe all students can excel. Stokers Siding School – Small School, Big Family, Our mission is to help students excel by developing committed to a love of learning! Students, families their academic skills, their knowledge of the world and staff learning and growing together. and its sustainability and their understanding of the Phone 6677 9236 values on which their decisions are made. We put student achievement and teacher effectiveness at the centre of everything we do. A Beautiful Career Teaching standards are fundamental. At Lindisfarne we attract and retain the best teachers, and Beauty therapy is a career for women of all ages. recognise their contribution to achieving high The greater the passion for helping other people quality education. We only employ teachers of make the most of themselves, the greater the high professional standing because this is the rewards. most powerful way of making a difference to the education of every student. The beauty therapy industry continues to expand at a rapid rate with new technology, new treatments, The learning experience at Lindisfarne begins with new methods and new types of equipment being Preschool. introduced almost monthly. It is an exciting and This play-based program has a strong focus on motivated field in which to work. developing children’s literacy and numeracy Joan Lawman School of Beauty at Byron Bay skills. The Preschool provides a seamless transition delivers training in Beauty Therapy Certificate IV for children entering their first year of school in and Certificate III in Beauty Services that lead Kindergarten. to national qualifications. Courses are Austudy To give your child the opportunity of an education approved and competency based. The school also at Lindisfarne or to join us at the Preschool provides assistance in placement of graduates. Information Evening on Thursday October 18 Enrolments are now being accepted for courses contact 07 5590 5099 or email enrolments@ commencing 27th January 2009. lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au For further enquiries contact the principal, Joan Contact Myfanwy Stanfield on 07 5590 5099 or email Lawman ph: (02) 6685 8046 [email protected] 14 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Centaur Primary Fun Filled Learning “Excellence, Innovation, School, Banora at Bilambil Public Opportunity, Success” Point School A proud member of Tweed Learning Community Maryann Goggins, principal of Centaur Primary Last week seventy three students from Yrs 5 and 6 at School, extends an invitation to parents to see the Bilambil Public School participated in an excursion school in action. to Canberra. Earlier in the term our local federal MP Centaur has much to offer students with extensive Justine Elliot visited the school and answered a wide literacy and numeracy programs, a new computer range of questions related to Canberra and her lab and innovative student leadership programs. parliamentary duties. Early intervention programs are available for The excited students flew to Sydney from students experiencing difficulties with support from Coolangatta Airport on Monday morning and after fully trained reading recovery teachers. The school a site seeing tour of Sydney travelled by coach to also provides Aboriginal educational programs and Canberra. The Canberra highlights included visits a support unit for students with disabilities. to Telstra Tower, Old Parliament House, Regatta At Bilambil Public School: we focus on explicit teaching Point, Mt Ainslie Lookout, Australian War Memorial, we believe students need Specialised programs include a comprehensive of English and maths which Electoral Education Centre, Parliament House, to be actively engaged kindergarten orientation program, K-4 intensive in individual, shared and is complemented by strong swimming, and junior and senior dance troupes. An High Court of Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, cooperative learning sporting and creative arts arts program has resulted in student’s work being National Museum, National Zoo and Aquarium and experiences which are activities including school exhibited in local, state and national galleries. Questacon. enjoyable, relevant and band, choirs and dance challenging program Despite chilly Canberra mornings the travel weary A comprehensive sports program has resulted in we believe quality education student’s personal students participating in a range of sports at school, students returned on Friday night reporting that a is based on quality teaching development programs focus on safety, fairness, district, state and national levels. After school care wonderful time was enjoyed by all. we have modern air responsibility and leadership is also available on site. conditioned buildings on For many weeks the students will be retelling all their large semi rural grounds parents, staff and students Centaur Primary School at Banora Point – creating adventures and motivating learning experiences creating a peaceful learning work together to create a paths to success. environment great nurturing school as they continue their studies on Australian 1594629aaH For further information call (07) 5524 9655 Government. 2009 KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS CAN ENROL NOW BILAMBIL PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: CAROLE BOOL During the same week, seventy students from Years 3 and 4 attended a three day camp at Camp ENQUIRIES PHONE: (07) 5590 7210 Mt St Pat’s tops the Maranatha on the Sunshine Coast. The focus of the camp was on building team skills and taking safe risks and included activities such as archery, North Coast rope climbing, hiking and challenge trail. Students Mt St Patrick College, Murwillumbah topped the returned exhausted but with improved self esteem North Coast in the 2007 Higher School Certificate. and better co-operative skills. The College gained first place out of twenty seven Learning is always loads of fun at Bilambil Public schools on the North Coast and obtained the School phone 07 5590 7210 highest rank of any school between Tweed Heads 4H>?=C>?>IHNB?!$23 and Newcastle. 2=BIIF@ILSIOL"BCF> For the second successive year, Mt St Patrick Your LOCAL primary school is Centaur Public. College gained a place on the ‘top 200 schools list’. Come and visit our school and see it in action. The College gained a rank of 66 out of 685 schools All enquiries are most welcome and can be directed to: in the State and was included in the top 10% of Centaur Public School Cnr Eucalyptus and Leisure Drive best performing schools in the 2007 Higher School Banora Point 07 5524 9655 Certificate. Mt St Patrick College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic College. It is a community rich in tradition, caring yet challenging, busy but not so busy that a student’s needs go unnoticed. It is a place where students come first and our efforts are directed at achieving the best outcomes for them. Phone 6672 3893 Preschool Information Evening THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT LINDISFARNE BEGINS WITH PRESCHOOL Thursday October 16 @ 5.30pm DST Bookings essential call 07 5590 5099 [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 15 Television Guide 1. It’s no stretch for Tom Cruise to play a cold-blooded killer (cheap shot on behalf of our Nicole), and indeed he domi- nates the thriller Collateral (Ten, Friday 8.30pm). 2. Frankie Howerd was once considered the funniest man in Britain, but Up Pompeii (NBN, Friday night 1.10am) doesn’t really show why. Amazing that this tired ‘Carry-on’ style farce was made just eight years before the Pythons blew the Roman world away with The Life of Brian. 3. Ono Yoko could roll a good number but her presence in the concert John Lennon Live in New York (ABC2, Sunday 4pm) was an unmitigated disaster. Standing at a keyboard playing the two chords she’d been taught the night before, Ono is allowed to bleat several songs offkey, while the viewer winces and John Lennon stolidly chews gum and 1 2 3 plays his guitar as if nothing horrendous is going down. 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 6.00 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 7.15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Update. 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 ABC Fora 7.25 World News in various languages. 11.00 Playhouse Disney 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 The Lion Man (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To 11.30 Seven News 9.00 9am With David & Kim (PG) 12.00 The View (PG) 11.25 Aussie Animal Rescue (G) Repeat. 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. Australia (G) Repeat. 12.00 Movie: It Runs In The Family 11.00 Ten News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 1.30 Insight Repeat. (M,du,s, 2003) Stars Michael Douglas, 12.00 Dr Phil (M) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.30 Rewind (PG) Repeat. 4.30 The New Inventors Repeat. 2.30 Keepers Of The Jungle (G) Repeat. Kirk Douglas, Diana Douglas. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 5.00 7.30 Select 3.30 Living Black Repeat. 2.30 Discover Tasmania (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 2.00 The Private Life Of A Masterpiece 5.35 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Compass: Grand Plans (G) Repeat 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.40 Fast Ed’s Fast Food (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 5.00 RollerCoaster 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 5.30 Rough Science: Communication 4.00 It’s Academic 4.00 Animalia 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 6.00 Message Stick (G) Repeat. 7.30 Something In the Air (G) Repeat. (G) Science series. 4.30 Seven News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Can We Help? (G) 8.05 Father Ted (PG) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village Noah’s Park. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.00 ABC News 8.30 Songbook: Fran Healy 6.30 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Rugby League Finals 1st semi-fi nal: 7.30 Stateline 9.15 Creature Comforts (G) Repeat. 7.30 Aphrodite’s Drop: The Power of 6.00 Seven and Prime News 6.30 Neighbours (G) Warriors vs Sydney Roosters 8.00 Collectors (G) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show (M*,cl) Pearls (G) Repeat. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 7.00 Taken Out (PG) dating. 9.45 Fringe (M) encore presentation. 8.30 Wire In The Blood (M*,v,cl) 10.00 Classic Albums: Iron Maiden (PG) 8.30 As It Happened: Tito’s Ghosts (PG) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens (G) 7.30 America’s Next Top Model (PG) 11.15 Movie: The Grudge (M, 2004) Stars 10.00 Little Miss Jocelyn (PG) 10.50 U2: Vertigo Live From Chicago (G) 9.30 World News Australia 8.30 AFL Final 8.30 Movie: Collateral (M,cl,v, 2004)Stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr. FRIDAY 19 FRIDAY 10.25 Lateline 11.45 Close 10.05 Matrioshki: Thai Sex Trade (MA,v,cl) 12.00 The Davis Cup Chile vs Australia Tom Cruise, Jamie Fox. 1.10 Movie: Up Pompeii (M,sr 1971) 11.05 Double The Fist (M*,v,sr) drama series. – Live. 10.50 Late News With Sports Tonight Stars Frankie Howerd, Patrick Cargill. 11.35 triple j tv Repeat. 11.00 Movie: Tout de Suite (MA,s,n, 2004) 4.00 Expo 11.50 Late Show With David Letterman 2.50 Seinfeld (PG) 12.05 Good Game Repeat. Romance from France. 5.00 Guthy Renker 12.50 Video Hits Presents: Pete Murray 3.20 Good Charlotte (PG) Repeat. [s] = Sex [cl] = Coarse language Seven Qld program same as above except: 12.35 rage (M) goes on until 5am Saturday. [a] = Adult themes 12.45 Movie: Love In Thoughts (MA,s,v, 1.20 Video Hits Up Late (PG) 3.30 Entertainment Tonight [sr] = Sexual references 2003) Drama from Germany. 6.30 Today Tonight 1.30 Ryder Cup 2008 Live 4.00 Guthy Renker Australia [n] = Nudity [mp] = Medical Prime HD program same as above except: [du] = Drug use procedures 2.20 WeatherWatch Overnight 12.00 Heartbeat 1.00 Movie: Bubble Boy (G, 2001) 4.30 Good Morning America [dr] = Drug references [st] = Supernatural 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Yin Yang Yo! 3.35 The Programs are correct at the time of going to [v] = Violence themes Great Outdoors press but beware – all stations like tinkering [*] = Could off end [ie] = Issues about SBS advises viewers that programming between 6pm Most Prime programs between 6.30pm and 11.30pm All Ten programs between 5pm and 11pm (approx) with things at the last minute. [h] = Horror euthanasia and 10.30pm nightly is Closed Captioned (CC) (approx) nightly are Closed Captioned (CC) nightly are Closed Captioned (CC) 5.00 rage (PG) 7.00 Kids’ Programs 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Ryder Cup 2008 Live. 6.00 Infomercials 8.00 rage: Guest Programmer: Tricky (G) 2.30 Blue Water High (G) Repeat. 7.15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Update. 12.00 Eclipse (PG) 8.30 Video Hits First (G) 7.30 Kids’ Programs 9.00 triple j tv With The Doctor 2.55 Ace Day Jobs (G) Repeat. 7.25 World News in various languages. 1.00 V8 Extra (G) 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 11.00 The Music Jungle (PG) 10.00 Soul Deep: The Story Of Black 3.00 rage (G) Repeat. 1.00 Manon (G) Opera from France. Repeat 1.30 Motorsport Carrera Cup 12.00 Infomercials 12.00 Boost Mobile Sno Show (G) Popular Music (G) Final. 5.00 rage: Guest Programmers The 2.50 Tina Barney: Social Studies (PG) 2.00 Motorsport V8 Utes 1.00 River To Reef (PG) Repeat. 12.30 Do It Green (G) home make-overs. 11.00 Totally Frank (PG) Herd (G) Repeat. 3.55 Living With The Future (G) 3.00 Australian Muscle Car Masters ‘08 1.30 Hook Line & Sinker (PG) Repeat. 1.00 Gold Coast Marathon 2008 premier 11.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 6.05 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. Architecture. 4.00 Scrubs (PG) 2.00 Movie: Rat (PG,cl,n, 2000) Stars Pete special. 12.00 Stateline Repeat. 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 4.30 Benny Hill In Australia (PG,n,s) Postlethwaite, Imelda Staunton. 2.00 Movie: Designing Woman (G,1957) 12.30 Australian Story Repeat. 7.30 London Live: Morrissey/Mohair/ 5.35 Lonely Planet Six Degrees – Rio De 5.30 Sydney Weekender (G) 4.00 Totally Australia: Alien Stars Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall. 1.00 Foreign Correspondent Repeat. Wolfmother/Goldfrapp (G) Repeat. Janerio (PG) Repeat doco series. 6.00 Seven News Underworld (PG) Repeat. 4.30 Scenic Tours Europe (G) 1.30 Can We Help? (G) Repeat. 8.00 At The Movies (G) 6.30 World News Australia 6.30 Movie One Fine Day (PG,cl, 1996) 5.30 Ten News With Sports Tonight 5.00 The Garden Gurus (G) 2.00 Love Is In The Air (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Movie: Alfred Hitchcock Season; 7.30 Mythbusters (PG) doco series. Stars Michelle Pfeiff er, George 6.00 The Simpsons Hour (G) Repeat. 5.30 Fishing Australia (G) 3.00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield 2008 Rear Window (PG, 1954) Stars James 8.30 Iron Chef (G) Repeat. Clooney, Charles Durning. 7.00 AFL Semi Final Live. 6.00 Evening News 5.00 Bowls: Indoor Championships Stewart, Grace Kelly. 9.20 RocKwiz (PG) entertainment. 8.45 Movie: Meet The Parents (M,cl, 2000) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 6.30 Funniest Home Video Show (G0 6.00 My Family (PG) Repeat. 10.35 Movie: Magnifi cent Matador 10.00 Great Australian Albums (M) part 3 Stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller. Repeat 7.30 Rugby League Finals 2nd semi- 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) (G, 1955) Stars Maureen O’Hara, of 4 doco series. 11.00 Movie: Beverly Hills Cop II (M,v,cl, 11.00 Netball Test Series NZ vs Australia. fi nal: Broncos vs Melbourne Storm. 7.00 ABC News Anthony Quinn. 11.00 Nynne (M,cl) drama series from 1987) Stars Eddie Murphy, Brigitte 1.05 Ryder Cup 2008 Live. 9.44 Saturday Lotto 7.30 Wild At Heart (PG) 12.00 Close Denmark. Nielsen, John Ashton. 9.45 Movie: Paycheck (M,v, 2003) Stars 8.15 Collectors 12.25 SOS (M) 1.00 Summer Camp USA (M,s) Ben Affl eck, Uma Thurman. SATURDAY 20 SATURDAY 8.25 ABC News 12.45 Newstopia (M,cl) Comedy series. 4.00 Danoz , Expo and Guthy Renker 12.05 Movie: Risky Business (M,s,cl 1983) 8.30 The Bill (PG) 1.15 Life Support (M,s) Repeat. Stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca de Mornay 10.05 ABC News 1.45 Drawn Together (MA,s) Animated 1.55 Movie: The Yards (M,v,cl,a, 2000) 10.10 Taggart (M*,v) Repeat. comedy series. Repeat. Stars Mark Wahlberg, James Caan 11.20 rage (M) 2.10 WeatherWatch Overnight 4.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker Prime HD program same as above except: 12.00 Toons At Noon 2.00 Movie: The Other Me (G, 2000) 3.30 Gear 4.00 Mercurio’s Menu ABC1 Qld program same as above except: 4.30 Coxy’s Big Break 5.00 Better Homes And 3.00 Movie: The Private Life Of Don Juan (PG, 1934) Gardens 11.00 Movie: Touching The Void (M,cl, NBN Qld program same as above except: 4.30 Shark Bay 2003) 1.00 Ultimate Access 5.00 The Good Life 5.00 rage 7.00 Sonic Youth: Silver Rockets/Kool 6.10 World News in various languages. 6.00 Religion 6.00 Ryder Cup 2008 Live. 6.00 Arrive Alive Cup Rugby League 6.30 Kids’ Programs Things (G) Repeat. 7.15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Update. 6.30 Home Shopping 8.30 State Focus Schoolboy football. 9.00 Insiders And Inside Business 7.55 Manic Street Preachers (G) Repeat. 7.30 World News in various languages 7.00 Blinky Bill’s Around The World 9.00 Video Hits First (G) 7.00 Sharky’s Friends 10.30 Off siders 9.05 The Guitar Show: Angus Young, 10.00 Dateline Adventures Repeat. 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 7.30 Biomagnetics (G) 11.00 Asia Pacifi c Focus Tony Joe White, Steve Morse, Bob 11.00 Cycling: Vuelta a Espana 2008 7.30 Weekend Sunrise 12.00 I Fish (G) 8.00 Sunday News 11.30 Songs Of Praise (G) Brozman (G) Repeat. 12.00 Cycling: 2008 Deutschland Tour 10.00 AFL Game Day (PG) 1.00 RPM Motorsport. 9.00 Wide World Of Sports (G) 12.00 Landline 9.40 Classic Albums: The Who – Who’s 12.30 World Superbike Championships 11.00 True Face Of Hurricanes (PG,a) 2.00 Weighing In (G) kid’s weight issues. 11.00 Sunday Footy Show (G) 1.00 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. Next (G) Repeat.. 1.00 Speedweek 12.15 Movie: Houseguest (PG, 1995) Stars 4.00 Journeys To The Ends Of The Earth 12.00 Sunday Roast (PG) 1.30 Message Stick (G) 10.30 triple j tv With The Doctor Repeat. 3.00 Football Asia Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Kim Greist, (G) doco on disappearing cultures. 1.00 The Car Show (G) 2.00 The Russian Revolution In Colour 11.30 triple j tv presents Interpol (G) 3.30 UEFA Champions League Chauncey Leopardi. 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight 1.30 Speed Machine Australian Nationals (PG) Final 12.00 London Live (G) Music. Repeat. Magazine Sport. 2.40 Movie: Medicine Man (PG, 1992) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. ‘08. 3.00 The Opera Gala With Anthony 12.30 Red Dwarf (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Les Murray’s Football Feature Stars Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, 6.30 Thank God You’re Here (PG) Repeat 2.00 A1GP – World Cup Motorsport Warlow (G) Repeat. 1.00 Paralympic Games Beijing 2008 5.00 The World Game Football. Jose Wilker, Jose Lavat. 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) 2.30 WWE Afterburn Wrestling. 4.30 Art Safari: Takashi Murakami (G) 1.30 Planet Rock Profi les: Beyonce (PG) 6.00 Australian Biography: May O’Brien 5.00 What Not To Wear (PG) 9.15 Rove (M) 4.00 Morning Of The Earth premier 5.00 Being Here: Art Of Dan Horgan (G) 2.00 Genesis: Songbook (G) Repeat. (PG) 6.00 Seven News 10.25 Dexter (AV15+,cl,v) special. 6.00 At The Movies Repeat. 3.00 The Doors: Live In Europe (G) Repeat 6.30 World News Australia 6.30 The Outdoor Room With Jamie 11.35 Movie: Nick Of Time (M,cl,v, 1995) 4.30 Bewitched (G) 6.30 The Einstein Factor (G) 4.00 John Lennon: Live In New York 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? – John Durie (G) India. Stars Johnny Depp, Courtney Chase. 5.00 Holidays For Sale (G) 7.00 ABC News City (G) Repeat. Hurt (PG) doco series. 7.00 Outback Wildlife Rescue (G) 1.15 Video Hits Up Late (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. SUNDAY 21 SUNDAY 7.30 Doctor Who (PG) 5.00 Falcon Beach (G) Repeat. 8.35 James May’s 20th Century (G) Part 7.30 Dancing With The Stars (G) 1.30 Infomercials 6.00 Evening News 8.30 ABC News Update 5.45 A Little Later (G) Repeat. 5 of 6. Technological advances. 9.30 Private Practice (M) 2.00 Ryder Cup 2008 Live. 6.30 Battlefronts (PG) 8.35 Midsomer Murders (M*,v) 6.00 London Live (PG) Music. Repeat. 9.10 Movie: Noise (M,v,cl, 2007) Stars 10.30 Borderline (PG) 7.30 60 Minutes 10.10 Compass: Bloodlines (PG) 6.30 Planet Rock Profi les: Craig David Brendan Cowell, Katie Wall. 11.00 Seconds From Disaster (PG,a) sky- 8.30 CSI: Miami (M) double episode. 11.05 From Shteti To Swing (G) Repeat. (G) Repeat. 11.05 The Putin System (M) from the KGB way collapse – Hyatt Hotel USA. 9.30 Crime Investigation Australia 12.05 Order In The House 7.00 Artscape: Angela Bulloch (G) Repeat to the Kremlin. Final 12.00 Hot Auctions (G) 10.40 CSI: NY (M) Repeat. 1.05 Movie: Wagonmaster (G, 1950) Stars 7.30 900 Neighbours (PG*) Repeat. 12.10 Swordsmen Of The Passes (M,v) 12.30 The Davis Cup Chile vs Australia 11.40 Movie: Just Cause (AV15+, cl,v, Ben Johnson, Joanne Dru. 8.30 MSO Classical Spectacular (G) 1.50 Weatherwatch Overnight – Live. 1995) Stars Sean Connery, Laurence 2.35 Movie: The Boy With Green Hair 10.30 Art House (G) Repeat. 4.30 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker Fishburne, Kate Capshaw. (G, 1949) Stars Dean Stockwell, Pat 10.55 Close 1.30 George Lopez (PG) O’Brien, Robert Ryan. 2.00 Guthy Renker and Danoz Manufacturers of: Curtains, Blinds, Bedspreads, Upholstery, Soft Furnishings Now available in Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and the Coast All work guaranteed Free measure & quote Free in home advisory service Shop 18/1 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South 0417 666 896 or 07 5523 3926 www.katiescurtains.com 16 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweed.echo.net.au 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Insiders Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.00 6.00 Ryder Cup 2008 Live. 5.30 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Repeat. 8.00 Inside Business Repeat. 7.15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Update. Playhouse Disney 11.30 Seven News 8.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.30 Asia Pacifi c Focus 7.25 World News in various languages 12.00 Movie: The Riverman (M,v,a, 2003) 9.00 9am With David & Kim 11.00 Time/Life (G) 11.00 Landline Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.00 Living Black Stars Bruce Greenwood, Sam Jaeger 11.00 Ten News 11.30 Danoz (G) 12.00 Midday Report 9.25 Off siders Repeat. 1.30 Salon Kitty (PG) Repeat. 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 12.00 The View (PG) series premier. 12.30 Last Frontiers Explorers (PG) Repeat 10.00 Kids’ Programs 2.25 Days That Changed The World: 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 4.30 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. The Siege Of Vienna (PG) Part 2 of 3 3.40 Fast Ed’s Fast Food (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2.00 Parliament Question Time 5.00 Message Stick Repeat. doco series. Repeat. 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercials (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Can We Help? (G) Repeat. 3.30 Insight Repeat. 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 5.00 RollerCoaster 6.05 Collectors (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Journal 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.00 Outback 8 series premier on kid’s 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game show 6.00 Landline Extra Repeat. 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 5.00 The Crew (G) student video production 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) travel to the Australian Outback. 4.30 National News 6.30 Talking Heads: Siimon Reynolds (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 6.00 Seven and Prime News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 7.00 ABC News 8.00 triple j tv 6.00 Global Village North to North Cape 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Evening News 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 8.30 The Hack Half Hour 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Border Security – Australia’s Front 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.00 A Current Aff air 8.00 Australian Story 9.00 Good Game 7.30 Top Gear (PG) Line (PG) New episodes. 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.30 Amazing Human Race – Life 8.30 Four Corners 9.30 Death Note (M*,v) 8.30 South Park (M,a,s) 8.00 The Force – Behind The Line (PG) 7.00 Taken Out (PG) dating. Of Mammals With David 9.20 Media Watch 10.00 triple j tv presents Grinspoon (PG) 8.55 The Mighty Boosh (M,cl,d,s) Comedy 8.30 City Homicide (M,v,a) 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) Attenborough (PG) 9.35 Enough Rope With Andrew Denton 10.30 Suzanne Vega: Live At Montreux 9.30 World News Australia 9.30 Bones (M) 8.30 90210 (M) troubled adolescents. 8.30 Movie: Poseidon (M,v,2006) Stars 10.30 Boston Legal (M) MONDAY 22 MONDAY Guest Prof. Tim Flannery. 2004 (G) Repeat 10.05 Shameless (M,cl,s) Comedy. 9.30 The 60th Annual Emmy Awards Kurt Russell, Mike Vogel, Emmy Rossum 10.35 Lateline 11.25 Close 11.00 Movie: Who’s Watching? (MA,cl,s,n, 11.30 30 Rock (PG) (PG) special presentation. 8.45 Lotto 11.10 Lateline Business 2003) Thriller from Spain. 12.00 Fence Jumpers (PG) 11.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 10.40 Sensing Murder (M,v) 11.35 Find Me A Family (M,cl) Repeat. 12.50 Movie: The Maid (M,h,v, 2005) 1.00 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 12.15 Late Show With David Letterman 11.35 Just Shoot Me (PG) 12.25 Parliament Question Time Horror/drama from Singapore. Seven Qld program same as above except: 1.00 Brownlow Medal 2008 special 12.00 Shipwrecked (PG) 1.25 Movie: Primrose Path 2.25 WeatherWatch Overnight 12.00 Movie: Phenomenon II (PG,h,a 2003) 1.00 The Baron (PG, 1940) 2.00 Home Improvement 2.30 Kid’s programs presentation. (PG) Repeat. Stars Ginger Rogers, Joel McRae. 3.30 Time Trackers 6.30 Today Tonight 3.30 Infomercials 2.00 Guthy Renker and Danoz 3.00 Cherbourg (G*) Repeat. Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am. 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 Bowls: QLD Open 2008 Repeat. 12.00 Heartbeat 1.00 Movie: Child Star: The Shirley 5.00 Early Morning News Temple Story (G, 2001) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Yin Yang Yo! 3.35 The Great Outdoors 11.30 Movie: Get Over It (M,s, 2001) 1.30 Scrubs 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 11.00 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 7.15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Update. Playhouse Disney 11.30 Seven News 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 Four Corners Repeat. 7.25 World News in various languages 12.00 Movie: A Mother’s Testimony, (M,v, 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 How Art Made The World (G*) Repeat 8.45 Media Watch Repeat. 1.00 The Storm Rages Twice (G) Repeat 2000) Stars Kate Jackson, Susan Blakely. 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News drama from Lebanon. 2.00 All Saints (M) 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Quiz show. 9.30 7.30 Report Repeat. 2.00 Don Matteo (PG) Drama series from 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 11.30 TTN (G) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1.00 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs Italy. 3.40 Fast Ed’s Fast Food (G) 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 4.30 A Place In Slovakia (G) Repeat. 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood (G) 4.00 It’s Academic 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 2.00 Parliament Question Time 5.00 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 3.30 Food Safari: Maltese 4.30 Seven News 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game show 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Game Ranger Diaries (G) 4.00 The Journal 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.30 National News 4.55 RollerCoaster 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 6.05 Time Team: Blacklands (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 6.00 Seven and Prime News 4.00 Totally Wild 6.00 Evening News 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Australian Story Repeat. 6.00 Global Village Madagascar. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 8.30 Hamish Macbeth (PG) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue (G) 5.00 Ten News 7.30 Wipeout (PG) reality series. 8.00 Two In The Top End (PG) 9.20 The Bill (PG) Repeat. 7.30 Insight: Insight In America 8.00 Find My Family (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 8.30 Two And A Half Men (M,sr) double 8.30 Life At 1(G) Repeat. 10.55 MDA (M*cl) Repeat. 8.30 Cutting Edge: Embedded with 8.30 Packed to the Rafters (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) episode. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent 11.45 Close Sheik Hilaly (M) 9.30 All Saints (M) 7.00 Taken Out (PG) dating. 9.30 20 to 1 (M) new episodes. 10.00 Artscape: John Armedier (PG) 9.30 World News Australia 10.30 Make Me A Supermodel (M) 7.30 The All New Simpsons (PG) 10.30 Secret Diary Of A Call Girl (MA15+) TUESDAY 23 TUESDAY 10.30 Lateline 10.05 Hot Docs: Prof. Steve Kurz (M) 11.30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons (PG) Repeat. Final. 11.05 Lateline Business 11.30 Movie: The World (PG, 2004) Drama 12.30 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 8.30 NCIS (M) Repeat. 11.30 Girls Of The Playboy Mansion (M) 11.30 Four Corners Repeat. from China. 9.30 Rush (M) drama. 12.00 ER (M) Repeat. 12.20 Media Watch Repeat. 1.55 WeatherWatch Overnight Seven Qld program same as above except: 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 1.00 Outrageous Fortune (M,cl) Repeat. 12.00 Movie: Ambulance Girl (PG,a,cl, 2005) 12.35 Parliament Question Time 2.00 Home Improvement 2.30 Kid’s programs 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia 1.35 Movie: Sister Kenny (G, 1946) Stars 3.30 Time Trackers 6.30 Today Tonight 12.00 Courting Alex (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Danoz (G) Rosalind Russell, Dean Jagger. Prime HD program same as above except: 12.30 State Focus Repeat. 3.30 Good Morning America 3.50 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Heartbeat 1.00 Movie: Stepsister From Planet 1.00 Infomercials (PG) 5.00 Early Morning News Weird (G 2000) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Yin Yang Yo! 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Urban Legends 4.00 Religion to 6am. 11.00 Night Stalker 12.00 Lost 1.00 Dr Danger 1.30 Scrubs 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.00 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 Imelda Marcos (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Playhouse Disney 11.30 News 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 Landline Extra Repeat. 2.45 Fashionista Repeat. 12.00 Movie: Reaper (M,v,a, 2000) 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz 11.00 The Next Megaquake (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Foreign Correspondent (G) Repeat. 3.00 Effi e (PG) Repeat. Double episode. 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 4.00 The Journal 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 National Press Club Address 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.40 Fast Ed’s Fast Food (G) 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1.30 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs 5.30 Feast Bazaar: Imperial Fez (G) 4.00 It’s Academic 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 2.00 Parliament Question Time (G) 4.30 Once A Soldier (G) 6.00 Living Black 4.30 Seven & Prime News 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 Auto Stories (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge 4.50 RollerCoaster 5.35 Time Team (G) Repeat. 7.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook (G) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 6.00 Travel Oz (G*) 6.20 Mosaic: Malawi (G) Repeat. 8.00 Inside Australia: Road Trip Nation 6.00 Prime & Seven News 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 6.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. Australia (PG) New 4 part series. 7.00 Home And Away (PG,n) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 8.30 Dateline 7.30 Crash Investigation Unit (PG) 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Little Angels (G) 9.30 World News Australia 8.00 Medical Emergency (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) Repeat. 8.00 The New Inventors (G) 8.30 Help Me Love My Baby (PG) Part 1 10.05 Movie: The Alzheimer Case (MA,v,s, 8.30 Criminal Minds (M) double episode 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.00 Hole In The Wall (PG) 8.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) of 2 on mums and babies. 2003) Thriller from Belgium. 10.30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice (PG) 7.00 Taken Out (PG) dating series. 8.30 Fringe (M) drama series. 9.00 The Hollowmen (M) Comedy. 9.25 Bodyshock (PG) medical science. 12.15 Movie: The Galindez Mystery 11.50 Cavemen (PG) 7.30 Bondi Rescue: Bali (PG) 8.45 Lotto 9.30 Very Small Business (M*,cl) 10.15 Trollywood (M*,du,cl) Repeat. (M,v,cl,a, 2003) Drama from Spain. 12.20 Sons And Daughters (G) 8.00 Kenny’s World (PG) 9.30 Kitchen Nightmares USA (M,cl) 10.00 At The Movies 11.35 Close 2.20 Weatherwatch Overnight 12.50 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 8.30 House (M) season premier. 10.30 Balls Of Steel (MA) double episode. 10.30 Lateline 9.30 Life (M) series premier. 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) WEDNESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 11.05 Lateline Business 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 12.00 Surfari (PG) 11.30 Murphy’s Law Seven Qld program same as above except: 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 12.30 Twins (M*,v,cl) Repeat. 12.00 Movie: The Crocodile Hunter (PG,v, 2002) (PG) 12.25 Parliament Question Time 2.00 Home Improvement 2.30 Kid’s programs 3.30 12.00 Courting Alex (PG) Repeat. 1.00 Mad TV 1.25 Movie: The Other Love (PG, 1947) Time Trackers 6.30 Today Tonight 12.30 Infomercials (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia Stars Gilbert Roland, Barbara Stanwyck Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am. 2.30 Danoz 2.55 Sammy Butcher (G*) Repeat. 12.00 Heartbeat (fi nal) 1.00 Movie: The Loretta 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 National Press Club Address Claiborne Story (PG,a, 2000) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 5.00 Early Morning News 3.15 Yin Yang Yo! 3.35 The Great Outdoors Repeat. 10.30 Dr Danger 11.00 Gear 11.30 Make Me A Supermodel 12.30 Alan Sugar 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.00 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 Australian Biography Max Lake (G) 11.00 Playhouse Disney 11.30 Seven News 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 National Press Club Address 1.30 Mohammad Hossain’s Intensive 12.00 Movie: Domestic Disturbance 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 The Worst Jobs In History (PG*) 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News Care (PG) Repeat. (M,cl,v 2001) 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 2.30 Dateline 2.00 All Saints 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 Parkinson (PG) Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Chefs Of The Great Hotels Of The 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1.30 Collectors (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Repeat. World Grand hotels in Russia. 3.40 Fast Ed’s Fast Food (G) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 2.00 Parliament Question Time (G) 5.00 The Cook And The Chef Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 4.00 It’s Academic 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 ABC Fora 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 4.30 Seven News 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 4.55 RollerCoaster 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 5.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 5.30 Blue Water High (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 6.05 Lion: Out Of Africa? (G) 8.05 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 6.00 Prime & Seven News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 7.00 ABC News 8.30 The Hollowmen (M) repeat. 7.35 Inspector Rex (PG) crime series from 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.30 The 7.30 Report 9.00 Very Small Business (M*,cl,sr) Austria. Repeat. 7.30 Make Me A Supermodel (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Getaway (PG) travel series. 8.00 Catalyst 9.30 Double The Fist (M*,v) 8.30 The Circuit (M,cl,du,a) Repeat. 8.30 Ghost Whisperer (M,h,a) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.30 The Strip (M,v) crime series. 8.30 The Real Rain Man (G) Repeat. 10.00 Peep Show (M*,sr,cl) Repeat. 9.30 World News Australia 10.30 Family Guy (M) 7.00 Taken Out (PG) dating series. 9.30 The Footy Show (M) 9.30 Q & A (PG) 10.30 Ideal (MA*,v,cl,du) 10.05 Movie: 3-Iron (MA,v, 2004) Drama 11.00 American Dad (M) 7.30 Are You Smarter Than A 5th 11.30 AFL Footy Show (M) fi nal edition. 10.25 Lateline 11.00 Bromwell High (M*,cl,sr) Repeat. from South Korea. 11.30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) Final. Grader (G) 2.15 Newton Faulkner (PG) 11.00 Lateline Business 11.25 Close 11.40 Queer As Folk (MA,cl,s) Repeat. 12.30 Kiwifruit (M) 8.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M,a) 2.30 Guthy-Renker Australia THURSDAY 25 THURSDAY 11.30 Music For A New World (G) Repeat. 12.30 Movie: Come, Sweet Death (MA,v,s, 1.00 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 9.30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 3.30 Good Morning America 12.20 Wildside (M*,v,cl) 2000) Drama from Austria. 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 5.00 Early Morning News Seven Qld program same as above except: 1.15 Parliament Question Time 2.20 Weatherwatch Overnight 12.00 Movie: Just Married (PG,s,cl, 2003) 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.20 Movie: Macao (PG, 1952) Stars 2.00 Home Improvement 2.30 Kid’s programs 12.00 Courting Alex (PG) Repeat. Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell. 3.30 Time Trackers 6.30 Today Tonight 12.30 Infomercials (PG) 3.55 The Glass House (M*,cl) Repeat. Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am. 12.00 Egypt 1.00 Six Degrees 2.00 Make Me A Supermodel (encore) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Yin Yang Yo! 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Make Me A Supermodel 12.30 Urban Legends 1.00 Dr Danger 1.30 Scrubs 6685 5212 16 Brigantine Street, BLOATING? CONSTIPATED? Arts & Industry Estate Byron Bay SKIN PROBLEMS? ALLERGIES? 2EGAIN YOUR VITALITY END OF SEASON Poor digestion can be pivotal in these ailments. 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If people of adoring slaves clamoring to Resist the snappy comeback behave strangely, don’t press give you assistance. which will only aggravate the too heavily for explanations, VIRGO: Respect your limits. situation. Be patient, and do just give them space to sort Take time off. And even if what you can to help love fi nd it – because with Thursday/ you don’t feel like you’ve got a way… Friday’s Moon in Taurus anything to smile about, smile CAPRICORN: One is the the relationship planets are anyway and watch how that loneliest number and I the defi nitely in the mood for radically changes your mood – luurve. loneliest word in the language, and other peoples’ reactions. so don’t take on the world’s GEMINI: With present Social stars are rosiest burdens all by yourself– or Venus/Mercury connections late week, which brings neglect your own health this WITH LILITH something to celebrate. giving Geminis extra glib, week. Awesome results can spread some of that verbal SENSITIVITY TO TIMING’S LIBRA: With Venus, Mars be achieved right now with honey on this week’s rough and Mercury all in Libra ESSENTIAL AT PRESENT a little help from whoever’s edges. A touch of deft left glamour coating you to maxi offering. AND DISCRETION WON’T brain thinking, a spot of ego attractiveness right now, GO ASTRAY EITHER. stroking and should come why waste it taking on other AQUARIUS: Love is in the out looking good with the air, artistry’s in the wind and BECAUSE WHAT YOU people’s angst? You of all star outcome you wanted. signs know exactly how to Aquarians, like everyone DO AND SAY, WHETHER CANCER: No shortage of sidestep getting pressured by else, are raring for a fresh AFFECTIONATE OR imagination and creative heavyweights determined to start. Consider all offers UNPLEASANT, HAS A inspiration this week – though do it their way… carefully this week – even quite ordinary ones, because BIGGER RIPPLE EFFECT if an objective perspective’s SCORPIO: The risk/reward something humble or prosaic THAN USUAL THIS WEEK… eluding you, get a reality ratio isn’t working in your check from someone you has a hidden and unexpected ACROSS DOWN favour right now so play ARIES: Tuesday/Wednesday’s trust. Then go ahead and it safe. This week’s about treasure for you. Aries Moon looks like kick enjoy what could be – if you’re maintenance, organization PISCES: This week isn’t 1. Hear ranger no longer needs 1. Direct one’s attention to starting a grand new plan open to it – a highly satisfying, and getting things into order without its stresses. Though her to organise (7) home location (7) that’s been brewing for a feel good week. – then being able to display people mean well, their 5. Half of parish able to supply 2. Council worker to knock back while now. But why rush LEO: This week’s challenge some degree of patience and opinions may border on the allegory (7) one hoarder (6,9) things now – let them is getting Planet Leo’s tolerance for who or whatever forceful. If you start feeling 9. Clergyman in charge of 3. Every second, announce cook a little longer. Don’t routine chores completed comes along and messes it like you’re in a pressure national security? (7,8) there’s nothing left (4) blow emotional situations before Libran party stars and up. cooker, setting small, 10. Headless beast goes in this 4. Tossed out of crashing plane out of proportion, or issue Mercury retrograde kick in SAGITTARIUS: Not terribly achievable goals will give you ultimatums unless you want a sense of being in control direction (4) (7) on the 24th. But with present fl ash interpersonal stars others calling your bluff. planetary aspects giving you a as this week makes the until things mellow out. 11. 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Before noon our love affair Bohemia lead crystal vases, Schott Zwiesel Tritan wine glasses opposite the Byron Bay Cinema shake (7) is revealed (5) Open every day except 21. Buried entrance conceals 17. Fright about eastern cargo Brimming with essential, beautiful, elegant things Christmas Day idyllic garden (4) (7) from every corner of the globe! Monday-Friday 8.30-6pm 22. Thought learner just perfect 18. Boring Ted promises to pay Saturday 9-6pm Sunday 9.30-5.30pm (5) (7) 23. Supporters of eleven at bingo 19. Harbour town like some of (4) Swansea, Portsmouth etc. (7) When 25-year-old Serbian Internet Simultaneous Exhibition 2008 26. Take too warm a bath and 20. Chap leaves Roman to play Grandmaster Dusan Popovic’s CHESS by Ian Rogers White: M Carlsen land in deep trouble (3,4,3,5) guitar on speaker’s platform (7) kidneys suddenly stopped work- Black: H Hofstetter Play at Seagulls Club, Tweed Heads, Thursdays 6–10pm 27. Sets fi re to fl ashlights (7) 24. Fraction of foot in church (4) ing in March, the Balkan web- Opening: Ruy Lopez 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 28. Run Matt crazy with angry 25. Large bird found in site ChessDom.com began a alarm bells. The trading of Then last month Norwegian transplant organs is banned in wonderboy Magnus Carlsen Nf6 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.d4 b5 7.Bb3 outburst (7) Botswana (4) public appeal to raise money for a kidney transplant. most countries and the recent agreed to give an internet simul- d5 8.dxe5 Be6 9.c3 Bc5 10.Nbd2 At first the two most impor- scandals in India over bought, taneous exhibition to raise funds 0-0 11.Bc2 Nxf2!? The legendary Dilworth variation; an idea born dur- tant Western European chess coerced and involuntary kidney for Popovic. Seats in the 25 Last week’s ‘donations’ shows why such laws board exhibition were auctioned ing WWII and never refuted, although solution news sites, ChessBase.com and rarely played nowadays. 12.Rxf2 ChessVibes.com carried the are regarded as necessary. off and $US12,000 raised, f6 13.exf6 Bxf2+ 14.Kxf2 Qxf6 news, but within a few days, When asked directly if the including a $750 donation from 15.Nf1 Ne5 16.Be3 Rae8 17.Bd4?! both had pulled the story. Their operation was legal, Popovic World Champion Viswanathan 17.Bc5! keeps Black’s attack at bay. concerns were not over the replied, ‘As one man told me, Anand. 17...Bg4 18.N1d2 Qg5! 19.Bxe5 legitimacy of the appeal – those the transplant is going to be Many other fundraising Qxe5! Improving on 19…Rxe5 as behind it undoubtedly had the done by a well known Russian tourn aments for Popovic had played by Vernon Dilworth, the inven- best of motives – but the moral- doctor, Veniamin Gorbunov, so already been held in Serbia tor of the variation, in 1945, after which ity and legality of the cause. I suppose it is legal. I believe this but Carlsen giving an internet 20.Kg1 holds for White. 20.Kg1 Qe3+ Raising money for a kidney is a serious hospital. Russia is a exhibition from his home in 21.Kh1 Qf2 22.Bd3? 22.Bb3 was transplant would seem to be strange country. It is well known Norway was big news. However, the last chance, although Black stands an indubitably worthy cause that Russians can do a good job while ChessVibes covered the well after 22...c6. 22...Re3! 23.Qf1 but certain details of the mat- only for big money.’ event, ChessBase, heeding Rexf3! 24.Nxf3 Rxf3! 25.Be2 © Lovatts Publications ter started alarm bells ringing. Popovic, whose kidney func- legal advice, refused to give the Qxf1+ 26.Rxf1 Rxf1+ 27.Bxf1 c5 Most notably, the amount of tion is down to five per cent and Popovic appeal any publicity The rest is easy for Black, who need money being sought for the survives because of regular dial- and ignored Carlsen’s perfor- only create an entry square for his king to end all resistance. 28.Kg1 Send your letters and feedback to operation – 70,000 Euros (about ysis, was probably not unduly mance of 19 wins, five draws concerned about the legality or and one loss (see right) against a Kf7 29.Kf2 Kf6 30.Ke3 Bc8 31.a3 [email protected] or fax 6672 4933 $A120,000) – seemed extremely Ke5 32.g3 d4+ 33.cxd4+ cxd4+ high. otherwise of the medical proce- top correspondence player. 34.Kd2 Kd5 35.Bd3 g6 36.b4 Bh3 And check out our website – It turned out that Popovic dure which could save his life, Popovic, meanwhile, is hoping 37.Ke1 Bf5 38.Be2 Ke4 39.Kd2 h5 www.tweedecho.com.au was planning to go to Moscow but ChessBase and ChessVibes to have raised enough money by 40.Bd1 d3 41.Bb3 Kf3 42.Bd5+ Be4 to have his transplant from an independently decided that they the end of the year to have his 43.Be6 Kg2 44.Bc8 Kxh2 45.Bxa6 unknown living donor. More should not publicise the appeal. transplant. Kxg3 0-1 NCHAIOLM 18 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Volume 1#04 © 2008 Echo Publications Pty Ltd P: 02 6684 1777 F: 02 6684 1719 [email protected] Editor: Mandy Nolan [email protected] [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au SEPT 18 – SEPT 24 ALL YOUR COASTAL ENTERTAINMENT ou can tell by the sound So what songs have been treated to of his voice that Doug new arrangements? livemusic Y Parkinson is a gentleman. That beautiful full deep voice of his ‘I have done a new treatment on a song is as mesmerising on the phone as called Don’t let Go, an old Roy Hamilton culture it is on stage, and it’s amazing what song, we have done some new stuff on a powerful tool that is. Doug is a a Song For You, one of Ray Charles’s three times Mo Award winner for songs and I have Me and Mrs Jones. I gigguide a reason, he has a voice that is as have a medly of Ray Charles songs.’ sweet as an angel, a perfect conduit Doug Parkinson at Seagulls eatingout to transcribe the very depths of hu- I wonder whether one is born a soul man feeling, mapped so splendidly singer, or whether life’s experiences in soul music. help shape one to become a soul cinema singer. Surely you need to have lived Putting the show together for Doug enough to be able to navigate the was a treat. ‘For me it’s like all the songs depth and breadth of human experi- puzzle that I love, it’s the music that started my ence. career and the music I love best, it’s all timeless, it’s music of a generation. We ‘It comes from the heart and the spirit stars actually hope to get a few generations and the soul, there are other genres of along!’ music that are more shallow,where you don’t need that, but in soul there are so Doug is passionate about the history many stories – thats what I love about giveaways of Soul Artists. it!’ ‘I have a bee in my bonnet, all those ‘I absolutely use life to tap in. I think wonderful artist who created this stuff it’s such an important ingredient, the went by unnoticed. It wasn’t until many music has to travel from a stage to an years later that some of them got the audience, it has to travel distance, it has accolades they deserved. I am prone to to be powerful stuff to reach the back of do two things, pay homage to them for the room, it has to be powerful.’ creating the music and to fi ddle with some of the songs so as to present it in a It’s a big show for Doug who’s on fresh way, it’s like a balance, a tightrope, stage for two hours. a lot of material I have kept close to the arrangements and the other stuff I have ‘ I am on stage for 95% of the show, it’s fl irted with!’ a big sing. I quit drinking four years ago, Tete Giveaway I was a notorious party boy, the penny >]VkZVXdend[IZiZÉh89 It’s what makes a show with Doug so just dropped and I am at the gym three days a week now and I want to keep AZHVXgZYZhAZbb^c\h rewarding. You get a taste of the clas- sics with a twist. What Doug is excited singing and I want to be as good as I id\^kZVlVnidVajX`n about as well is the talented young can!’ gZVYZgidegdbdiZ]^h players he shares the stage with. ‘Half jeXdb^c\\^\Vii]Z the band I am playing with are 20 year Doug Parkinson presents Soulman, a 8jggjbW^cHdjcYadjc\Z# olds! They are such gun players, they journey through the African American Songbook. It’s as good as it gets. :bV^abVcYn5ilZZYZX]d# are so amazing for their age, they have Xdb#Vjl^i]hjW_ZXi all their physical power – these are smart young people and they play way He performs at Seagulls Club on ]ZVYZgÈ=ZVYidIZiZÉ# beyond their years.’ Saturday 27 September. Tickets are $25, to book call 07 5587 9033. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 19 heralds a cultural renaissance here are many for Mullumbimby, a town live which has been uncharacteris- reasons why a tically dormant for the past few T Minister should music years. From 20 - 23 November resign. Off the top of my the town will be erupting head I’d say inhumane A Loren unto himself with music as Mullumbimby treatment of refugees, Folk/reggae artist Loren emerges from her shell. Venues all over town open their doors committing a country’s headlines Unplugged in the Basement with support and fi ll their stages for the troops to a war in Iraq or Nadia Sunde on Thursday Mullum Music Festival 2008. the arrogant refusal to September 18. Loren is a The unique infrastructure of come on board with the soulful artist who has quickly Mullum will be used to create a carved his own musical niche real festival atmosphere, bring- Kyoto agreement may and built an impressive collec- ing the town alive with music be a few inappropriate THE tion of national tours and festi- for four days and nights. The decisions which have SOAPBOX val appearances. To date, Loren Mullum Music Festival brings impacted on the lives has received national exposure artists together, celebrating MANDY NOLAN on Triple J and played with the a diversity of styles. Classical, of others in a signifi cant likes of Lior, John Butler and rock, pop, acoustic, folk, alt way. Xavier Rudd. His fellow musi- country, blues, acapella, jazz, cian, Nadia has had a successful African and groove. While a Call me naive but I don’t think getting drunk and 5-year stint as lead singer and third of the artists are local, dancing in your undies is a serious off ence. I don’t bass player for Brisbane based national profi le guests will also Loren at Unplugged in the Basement on imagine the voting population was harmed, and I band Spot the Dog. Nadia has be featured like New Zealand Thursday September 18 at Gold Coast Arts Centre embarked on a solo career. Her don’t know where there is a clause for State Ministers reggae renegades Rhombus. songs, which move through Festival patrons will be able that requests ‘one shall not show one’s front bench the genres of folk and rock, are to pick and choose acts to suit soulful, wholesome and leave their musical palettes with gigs audiences with a sense that being individually ticketed. Brown there is still some good in the Other headline performers world. include The Band of Brothers Undies Tickets: $7 before 8pm, $10 (Grigoryan & Tawadros Bros), after 8pm. Bands commence Tina Harrod, King Tide, The in Y-fronts.’ State Police Minister Matt Brown was at 8.15pm. Fumes, Gin Wigrome, Sara forced to resign last week by our new Premier, Mr Tindley, Ladi 6 (NZ), Jali Buba Born Freya Kuyateh (Senegal), Tin Pan Nathan ‘Stick in the Rudd’ Rees for getting drunk and You might not want her as your Orange, Afro Dizzi Act, Lucie dancing in his undies. State Labor is in such a mess life coach but Freya Hanly’s Thorne, Mei Lai Swan, Tijuana surely undie dancing could only help to humanise quirky take on life makes Cartel & Mullumbimby Folk you laugh, makes you dance, Club showcase. Tickets on sale a rather despicable cabinet. If a strip club boosted Tina Harrod appearing at the Mullum Music Festival might make you cry and will from October 7, starting at 20 - 23 November Rudd’s human appeal and Sarah Palin’s pregnant defi nitely leave you wanting $20. The fi rst 1,000 tickets sold teen gets her votes for being your average over- more. Looking at life from a get a free festival compilation achieving absent Mum, then I don’t see why Mr highly personal perspective CD with 15 tracks from profi le Freya’s music is both thought- Brown’s late night parliamentary undie gyrations festival artists. Website, www. provoking and entrancing. Far mullummusicfest.com.au will should do anything except lift the Labor profi le. And from mood dampening how- be launched then too, so stay as for the dirty dancing with Wollongong MP Noreen ever, her songs are laced with tuned! Hay, it puts a whole new slant on lobbying your local a joie de vivre that underscore her highly original melodies. The Glo of Wild member! Mr Brown did however deny allegations that Her engaging performances he straddled the breasts of Ms Hay at the party and are more likely to make you Marmalade called out to her daughter: ‘Look at this I’m titty-f***ing feel uplifted and leave the Wild Marmalade have just show laughing at yourself as your mother!’ Hysterical. These are the kind of Roman returned home from touring you relate to her convoluted Europe and Japan, and will orgiastic parties that one expects elected members self-commentary. Freya is a play their fi rst NSW show at to have. We all know there’s a lot of defecation on performer who marries a sense GLO Dance this Friday along glass top tables going on behind closed doors, there’s of rejoicing in music with the with a global set from DJ Pulse. lyrically substantial themes of the infamous Liberal Party chair sniff er, so what’s Byron Bay’s drum and didj duo human politics and matters of blend the ancient, soul stirring wrong with a good old fashioned drunken dance in personal evolution. She shares sounds of the didjeridoo with her special kind of wisdom at your underdaks? I suspect Matt Brown was on a mad modern dance beats and tribal Jimmy Willing at the Rails on Saturday The Rails in Byron Bay on grooves. Wild Marmalade is budget high, crazed with the kind of adrenalin that Monday and Tuesday and made up of Si Mullumby’s aff ects us all after we’ve heard how we’re going to The Sphinx Rock Cafe in Uki unique rhythmic didgeridoo on Friday. be bent over and rogered for the upcoming fi nancial style combined with the year. Music comes to explosive Matt Goodwin on kit and log drums. Playing their It was obviously a low cost private party at no cost to Mullum instruments with ferocious the voters. Point one, the party was in Matt’s offi ce, Mullumbimby has always intensity, they create passion- point two, he couldn’t aff ord strippers and had to do been notorious. Famed for ate and inspired organic dance his own fl oor show aka Tom Cruise in Risky Business. the 1970’s Full Moon parties music, totally live – every that saw alternative culture sound you hear is made by the I have danced in my undies. It’s hysterical. In fact, I think fi nd its groove, the birthplace musicians, but with as much that a weekly dance in your undies could do wonders of one of the country’s most energy as any D.J. GLO Dance independent and sustain- at the Uki Hall this Friday at for uplifting the human spirit. I’d like to see the next able community newspapers 8pm. Tickets are on sale now Federal election include a ‘So You think You Can Dance’ The Echo and the namesake and only available at the door undie dance off between opposing leaders instead for a very famous pizza, if not already sold out. You can of that deathly dull debate. Imagine watching Kevin Mullumbimby Madness. The get yourself a ticket at Fresh culture that has always been Wholefoods in Murwillumbah, crack one in a leopard G, while Brendan gave it his all associated with Byron Bay is ac- Psy.Co in Mullumbimby, First in synthetic boxers. I declare drunken undie dancing tually grown in Mullumbimby, Light Bodyworks in Uki or a new Aussie Olympic Sport. Mr Brown isn’t just a fl ourishing in the shadow of online at www.originarts.com. disgraced Minister, he’s medal material. the fertile mountain goddess, au. Come get your dance fi x at Chincogan. The re-invigoration GLO where the only vibes are Freya Hanley at the Rails on Monday and Tuesday and at the of Mullumbimby’s Civic Hall good vibes. Sphinx Rock Cafe on Friday 20 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Emma Dean was told her backside was too night on this, Faker’s second French troubadour hips. It is obvious that Jimmy audience that is not found in big to be a ballerina. Instead full-length album. It’s up-front, Willing was born to be a stage most of the middle-of-the-road at Currumbin she embraced a natural fl air for fi erce, and in the moment, to hit our shores monkey and storyteller. A crap rock that is incessantly SoundLounge writing songs while studying but without being studied or Tete returns to Australia to man like that could never hold presented as country music. classical and jazz music in sing- down a normal 9 to 5 job. He Come and see for yourself Most artists are content to overly aggressive. It moves in perform his own soulful blend ing, violin and piano. After a is a maverick in a world ever 6.30 Saturday at The Rails. stick with the formula they’re that suspended light where of blues, folk and pop. I played three year stint with acclaimed more fenced, regulated and known for, changing as much possibilities seem to multiply. his new album for the fi rst Brisbane duo Bittersuite, Emma sanitized. Stripping things back Ghosts at the Beach or as little as they think they It’s a startling achievement time the other night and can decided her own solo path to the bare necessities, Jimmy Ghost Mountain are coming can get away with. Brisbane- which Hudson credits to the vouch that it really is glori- was the only path to take and & The Real Gone Hick-Ups con- out of the studio to show- based performer Emma Dean closeness of the members. ous. ‘Le Sacre des Lemmings’ quickly delivered two solo EPs vey a simple honesty to their case new material from their has headed into new sonic Faker have learned that once is a beautiful and charismatic – Hanging Out The Washing and territory and created a new their fears are faced, the pos- album that explores concepts Face Painter. Real Life Computer genre – ‘Elastic Pop Theatre’. sibilities are endless – which is both political and romantic Game is her statement. It’s both It’s bigger, bolder and more why, perhaps, Be The Twilight in nature. Tete’s fi rst explosive ambitious and honest and ambitious than anything she’s comes across as such a decisive performance was at Woodford upon hearing it, the world will ever done, showing her growth statement. For all its fascination Folk Festival where word quickly come to realise that as a person and evolution as a with the dark side of the hu- soon spread across Australia they’ve found a major all round musician and songwriter, while man psyche, this record has a that he was an act not to be musical talent in Emma Dean. also staying true to her innova- maturity and cohesiveness that missed. His bilingual shows She plays the Currumbin tive take on modern music. The are rare in the hedonistic world have become a talking point SoundLounge on Friday. sultry album opener ‘Waiting of rock n roll. Faker mix eclectic, and the music infl uenced by Room’ immediately heralds Fakers make the best chaotic danceability, which Delta Blues, Lenny Kravitz, The something that is not only new mixes 80s infl uences with Beatles and Bob Dylan is some- for Emma Dean herself, but lovers the raw mania of twenty-fi rst thing really really new. I herald also for popular music in gen- him as the French Lenny. He Faker is a band that studies century life. Killer On The Loose eral. ‘I’ve always been drawn to is a fi ne example of the driving headlines at the Currumbin the sinister side of human ex- Brewster Brothers at Coolangatta Hotel on Sunday darker more epic songs,’ explains post-pop rhythms that can Soundlounge on Thursday perience, the twilight, that mo- October 9. Get your tickets Emma. ‘But until now I haven’t drag you onto the dance fl oor ment of suspension between now, as numbers are limited explored this in full for various like a thing possessed. The new light and dark as an endless and he is sensational! reasons. Aside from a previous album is produced by Paul Fox, Burringbar District Sports Club lack of budget, one of these fascination. Singer, songwriter, and founding member of who has recorded such diverse FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 8PM reasons could simply be that I bands as The Sugarcubes and Faker, Nathan Hudson, admits Mr Willing I presume HUSSY HICKS FREE have grown up emotionally and They Might Be Giants. Hudson musically since my last recording that it’s always been one of his Jimmy Willing & The Real SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 7PM nightmares. ‘I’ve had a fear of describes him as ‘a great equal- Gone Hick-Ups are not your and have learnt to listen to my iser’ who facilitated the band’s MANDY NOLAN COMEDY NIGHT instincts much more than ever twilight ever since I was a kid,’ he average country band. They $20 TKT – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL vision rather than imposing before. I’m writing for myself and says. ‘Anything could happen.’ are a walking talking contra- SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 8PM his own. Fox has captured for the sake of creating music Faker is a band which knows diction in terms. It is a strange the essence of the Faker live TESLER COIL FREE that encapsulates moments, how to make it happen. If any wonder to behold an act that t Dinner available each of these nights t experience, which often teeters thoughts and feelings that are restraining infl uences were on the one hand has old school Friday night touch football – men, ladies, kids. Sign-on soon on the brink of chaos. Faker real to me.’ Music was really the detectable on 2005’s runaway hillbilly values and on the other Monday night twilight cricket comp. Starting soon only option for a young Emma success Addicted Romantic, headline The Coolangatta has the sex and danger of The Fun for all the family! Dean who, at the age of three, they have vanished into the Hotel on Friday. Pistols and Elvis shot below the Phone: 6677 1188 Coastal Cowboys: Introducing Slim Pickens and Doctor Baz Slim Pickens and Dr Baz have a long and impressive musical history, that has seen them cross paths and genres. Barry once opened for Ry Cooder back in the 70’s at the Palais, and Slim was a diehard Cooder fan. Together Slim and Baz create their own unique genre of Aussie music. good to have my Dad’s guitar on the CD.’ ‘We call our music Cajun Cowboy blues,’ says Barry has a colourful musical past, he reveals Slim. Baz adds ‘I think one of the things that has his stint as musical director for Eartha Kitt’s taken us back to these styles, is that we are Australian tour, and his early work in musical searching for authenticity away from the cor- theatre and indigenous communities. porate sheen of music that always sounds like it ‘I started out with Jesus Christ Superstar...then was made by a machine.’ Joseph and the Technicolour Dream Coat, That’s how the boys made their album, Next and in the 80’s I composed a lot of music for Time. the Brisbane theatre. I also used to work in the Slim laughs. ‘We did it back to front, Baz wrote Northern Territory for the Arts Council, going into all these songs, I wrote one of the tracks – we missions to use theatre and music to stimulate both have little home studios. Barry would put culture.’ down his bits and sent it over and then I’d do It was his move to Byron also in the 80’s that some work on it and send it back. That is how it evolved.’ set Barry up as a full time working muso. Slim is ecstatic with the results. ‘There is such a strong thing here, I did the fi rst ‘I love it.’ ever gig at the Rails with Rusty Miller, it’s rolled Baz is excited but more reserved. on ever since!’ ‘I am happy but there are always those changes Baz and Slim’s album features spots by fellow that you’d make or how you’d like to sound in musicians Rick Brewer, Glenny Rae, Doc Span your dreams...although that’s one of the nice and Davey Rankin. Slim and Baz launch their things about the genre that we work in, there is a album Next Time with the Perch Creek Family realism that embraces quirky imperfections.’ Jug Band as support and Frank Coorey as Speaking of imperfections, I point out the MC. It’s going to be one hell of a night, with squeaky guitar on the opening track, Man of the infamous Doc and Davey Rankin join- His Times. It sounds a bit like a song from the thirties by someone like the Soggy Bottom ing the boys on stage with a rhythm section. Boys. Turns out, I’m almost right. Thursday at the Bangalow Bowlo. $20 is for Baz confi des: ‘that’s my Dad’s guitar. It’s a rare entry, a glass of champs, a CD and nibbles guitar from the 30’s. It’s Hawaiian, and is meant for one, and $30 is the same deal but for to be played on your lap but I sit it up. It feels two! Doors from 7.30pm. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 21 anticipated second album (set down tasty grooves and pulsat- TAFE colleges, 106 ‘employment key things, one is the growing to be released in December) ing rhythms with exuberance. opportunities’, 53 households, interest in comedy and the and to stretch their legs before Rainer Grimm on electric lead 21 countries and fi ve relation- fact that deep down everyone heading south for an October guitars. His ‘on the edge’ playing ships. Having said that he is secretly yearns to know if they tour. Veteran singer/ song- adds fi re to the music with his very committed to his dog, have some amazing hidden writer/ producer and former red hot riff s and soaring solos. Beau. Those 30 years have talent that they didn’t know ACRE front man Christian Pyle Geoff Taylor on backing vocals also seen him become one of about. I have come across that together with outstanding and fl owing funky keyboard Australia’s most sought after in people, one lady was 76 and vocalist Sal Yates bring the creating sparkle and depth of live standup comics – and has she had as much ability and band to The Beach Hotel this sound, and funky drummer had the privilege of working talent as I’ve ever seen. She was Thursday night. With Eben Glen Edwards kicks out the with just about every well as blown away by it as I was! McCrimmon on bass, Nick beat of the song’s soul. known comic in the coun- The other reason people keep Edin on drums and Bryson try. People like Peter Berner, coming is that courses that Mulholland on keys, this will be Right said Fred Tommy Dean, Jimeoin and challenge you in a fun way are a night not be missed. Standup comedian Fred the Scared Weird Little Guys. always attractive and in a way, Emma Dean at the Currumbin Sound Lounge Lang headlines Comedy in Fred appears with the riotous my standup comedy course on Friday night Dirty Christian the Basement at the Gold Lindsay Webb as MC, two has become a bit of a North Carola Christian & the Dirty Coast Arts Centre on Friday blokes who off er all the excite- Coast initiation. You know Funk Aff air are called to the night. So how did Mr Lang, a ment of a Grand Final, every you’ve arrived when you’ve stage again on Friday nite at former butcher, fi nd his way night of the week! Tickets: $15 had a colonic, made your fi rst the Rails for a feast of live and to comedy? In the mid sixties raw foods cake and attended a local music at its best. Carola Fred, much to his horror, found standup comedy course! This Christian, singer/songwriter/ himself lying in the crib in the latest class is as outrageous as guitarist, weaves a fresh ap- Sydney Seventh Day Adventist any I’ve had. Mandy Nolan’s proach into her music by suc- Hospital. Six days later after ACE Virgin Sacrifi ce is a local cumbing to aff airs with Dirty a daring escape, he crawled cult event. It’s the moment Funk, Soul, Groove, Folk, Latin, north east at a rapid rate until Funny funny virgins! when comedy initiates fl y in Rock, Roots & Blues to create a he happened upon an eclectic It’s been over a decade now the face of fear and try their web of sound that is dynamic band of European immigrants. that I’ve been teaching stand- fi rst fi ve minute stand up rou- and expressive. Carola Christian In time he came to know them up comedy to adult learning tine. You’ll laugh till you cry. is supported by The Dirty Funk as Mum, Dad, Older Brother students on the North Coast. Monday September 22 at Aff air and are ready to move and Twin. The following 30 and I am still amazed that peo- the Pandanus Lounge at the Ben Walsh, of Tom Tom Club, and here moonlighting with and groove you with bass odd years have seen Fred also ple continue to fi ll the classes! Byron Services Club, 8pm. Bobby Singh for Groovelands, they all appear at Evolve Arts player Greg Fredricks laying escape from three schools, two I think it really refl ects a few Bookings 6684 3443 $10/15. Festival October 4 Tete at Currumbin Sounlounge on Eve and Nev, two local Murwillumbah personalities performing in the ACE Virgin Thursday October 9 Sacrifi ce stand up comedy performance at the Byron Services Club on Monday. Carola Christian at the Rails on Friday Club was magic from returned from a New York Tom Tom Club is unique, vibed. In Adelaide we sold the start. ‘Tom Tom Club season and were the toast of and unlike the enormous out the Fringe – people were is an amazing thing that Edinburgh Festival. ‘We went franchise circus groups who coming back and bringing four popped into my life as a to Edinburgh and it’s mind- set up troops all around the friends.’ concept that Strut and blowing, there are more people world, these guys want to So how do you bring to- Fret Production House as artists at that festival then keep it real. ‘We could have gether a show like Tom Tom had. They were working attendees at Australian festi- seven versions travelling Club? with a whole range of vals! It’s a real testing ground, the country, we truly do it artists separately and one thing I realised is the because this is who we are.’ ‘It’s the old method of putting said we are going to put things together from opposing Australian aesthetic that our Working with circus perform- you on stage with a world backgrounds. I play a glue that show has is a prime example of ers brings home just how champion beat boxer and binds the show together. I do a who we are as Australians. As a focused you need to be on some acrobats, we love lot of hyping and talking and I culture, particularly compared stage. ‘The acrobats are risk- what you do with your get the audience to participate. to Americans we don’t have a ing their lives, when things go drumming and we want I think the way to do it is that lot of ego, we don’t have a lot wrong it can go really wrong, this underground feel. I there have to be connections, of money or a lot of reputation they are professionals, I have said, I am going to bring there has to be a journey for and I think we are an unknown watched them do it for hun- the audience to go on. We entity to the world and they dreds and hundreds of shows have been brought together don’t know how to put their and seeing them doing double Tom Tom the Drummer’s Son for a reason and we respect fi nger on what Australian Arts fl ips 6 metres high in the air I Ben Walsh is the poster to present Tom Tom Club what we do and we found links in this amazing DJ who’s a is. When we came with this think, “ I know what you had boy for a new generation where acrobats join forces because we dig each other’s great drummer as well and the urban circus infused sideshow to drink last night”, I take my of artists. A percussionist with beat-boxing, drum- artform. Just when you think show took off and went from a collaboration with hip hop hat off to them, it’s that energy, who changes genre with the stick wielding and record you’ve seen it all, something little concept that debuted at drumming and scratching, it it’s what the audience vibes same ease he can move a scratching – it’s the kind of else will happen!’ Woodford Festtival a couple of was so raw and real, there was off , you can feel when the beat, he’s best known in the project that has seen festival’s years ago to getting sold out 5 no bullshit, there was a lack of performers are bored. Everyone Tom Tom Club are a fea- Byron Shire for his work in around the world applaud direction that was refreshing, in the show is just having the tured act at Evolve Arts and The Bird. Ben is thrilled at them as 21st Century Circus. star reviews.’ the personalities on stage were best time and the people in the Music Festival at Red Devil the opportunity of being able According to Ben, Tom Tom Tom Tom Club have recently real. We are not just a cast.’ audience come away feeling Park on Saturday 4 October. 22 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au to strut her stuff on stage. It is Bello), on their Scottish estate. also at Ruby’s where she meets She is bored with promoting Clay, the Boy. Mary Elizabeth her romantic novels and Rick is gig guide events and entertainment on the coast Winstead is delightful as the a buffoon who shoots fish, so lead and the relationships she it is probably for the best when ART EXHIBITION EVERY DAY TILL OCT 12 has with the two blokes in they hightail it to China, where FRIDAY 19 DAY TILL OCT 12 ■ COMMUNITY her life as well as the owner their boofheaded son, Alex ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL ■ COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS and performers at Ruby’s is, if (Luke Ford), has excavated the 8PM $15 FAKER WITH PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH copybook, entirely believable. tomb of the aforementioned SPARCADIA MURWILLUMBAH KYOGLE ROAD ■ CURRUMBIN BEACH What is unusual is Winstead’s evil emperor, in the process KYOGLE ROAD EXHIBITION, VOYAGE (UNTIL 21ST) SWELL EXHIBITION, VOYAGE 11AM TO 3PM. prowess on the hoof – though activating his un-deadness (the SCULPTURE SHOW 11AM TO 3PM. ■ THE POTTSVILLE undeniably beautiful, she is not astonishing terracotta army movie ■ CURRUMBIN RSL ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BEACH SPORTS CLUB much of a dancer and displays of the historic Emperor Qin – SOUND LOUNGE no natural fluidity in her move- 9.30PM DE JAH 4PM HAVE A GO SHOW reviews Shihuang was not unearthed 7.30PM EMMA DEAN GROOVE ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON ments. Which may be why ■ SALTBAR KINGSCLIFF until the 1970s). The proverbial ■ HOTEL GREAT CAPTAIN KAINE there are fewer routines than 8.30PM DARREN with John Campbell then hits the fan. It is pointless NORTHERN, BYRON ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON you might expect (see ‘Step Up’ MARLOW to try and follow any logical ■ SEAGULLS – PIANO BAR 9.30PM PAPE MBAY + 4.30PM DE JAH Make It Happen 5PM BEN GILGEN LAKE CHOSANI AFRIQUE GROOVE 8PM DJ ROW LOUNGE 7.30PM ■ THE RAILS, BYRON GOODIE Who would have thought that BLUE CRUSH 6.30PM JIMMY ■ THE RAILS, BYRON it would come to this – I’m ■ BURRINGBAR DISTRICT WILLING & REAL GONE 6.30PM RAOUL GRAF beginning to get a real kick out HICK UPS SPORTS CLUB 8PM NIGHT) of dance movies. Among the HUSSY HICKS ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON MONDAY 22 most formulaic of teen pics, ■ BUDDHA BELLY CAFE, LIVEWIRE ■ SEAGULLS 11AM they are also the ones that are UKI 6PM SARITA ■ MULLUMBIMBY DANIEL MALLARI ■ UKI HALL 8PM GLO bound to flee fastest from your SHOWGROUNDS 2PM & ■ THE RAILS, BYRON DANCE – WILD memory bank before you can 7PM SPAGHETTI 6.30PM FREYA HANLEY MARMALADE remember where you left your CIRCUS & THAT BRUTAL MOON ■ G.C.A.C. – BASEMENT car (though in my case that ■ MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC ■ BYRON SERVICES CLUB 8PM COMEDY IN THE HALL GRAND RE- can be quite a long time), and 8PM MANDY NOLAN BASEMENT, FRED OPENING FROM 11AM are universally scoffed at for LANG, LINDSAY WEBB PRESENTS: VIRGIN achieving exactly what they ■ COMMUNITY SACRIFICE STAND-UP routinely set out to do, viz. pos- PRINTMAKERS SUNDAY 21 COMEDY itively reinforce in youngsters MURWILLUMBAH ■ CURRUMBIN BEACH the worth of having a goal and KYOGLE ROAD (UNTIL 21ST) SWELL TUESDAY 23 EXHIBITION, VOYAGE, SCULPTURE SHOW ■ SEAGULLS 5.30PM 11AM TO 3PM. ■ SALTBAR KINGSCLIFF MICHAEL KING sequence of events ■ THE POTTSVILLE 1PM CHILLED PRESTON ■ THE RAILS, BYRON from that moment, for BEACH SPORTS CLUB ■ SEAGULLS 3PM DEEP 6.30PM FREYA HANLEY director Rob Cohen 7PM GREG BANK CREEK & THAT BRUTAL MOON is only interested in ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON ■ THE POTTSVILLE 9.30PM KRAKATOA skylarking with all of BEACH SPORTS CLUB ■ HOTEL GREAT WEDNESDAY 24 the technology at his 4PM HAVE A GO SHOW NORTHERN, BYRON ■ SEAGULLS 1.15PM DON fingertips, resulting ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE 9.30PM THE WRIGHT WHITAKER in a blur of fights and 1PM-5PM FREYA BROTHERS ■ TWIN TOWNS, TWEED chasings and explo- HANLEY & THAT ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM HEADS 11AM THE BRUTAL MOON sions. The highlight for CAROLA CHRISTIAN + BRITISH 60'S SHOW me came with the sud- THE DIRTY FUNK ■ THE PALMS den appearance of the AFFAIR RESTAURANT, THURSDAY 25 Yeti – this is when the ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON HASTINGS POINT 4-7PM DANIEL WEBBER & BRETT (GUITARIST) ■ WISH YOU WERE HERE doughty O’Connells, RYAN RUSHTON ■ CURIOUS ART, ART EXHIBITION trekking to Shangri- ■ MULLUMBIMBY CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE TWEED RIVER ART La, are embroiled in SHOWGROUNDS 7PM EXPOSE IMAGINATION GALLERY SEPT 25-NOV a huge stink in the SPAGHETTI CIRCUS ART EXHIBITION EVERY 16 FREE mountains with Han’s ■ CURIOUS ART, legions, all of whom CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE EXPOSE IMAGINATION are resurrected too. I ART EXHIBITION EVERY persevering to attain it. Corny? 1 and 2), and, of them, many don’t recall ever seeing DAY TILL OCT 12 Sure, and we cynical elders seem decidedly raunchy for an abominable snowman on know better but, leaving the the target audience (but who the screen, much less three of SATURDAY 20 cinema, I saw a little girl in pink knows these days?). Enlivened them, and as they stormed out ■ CURRUMBIN BEACH tights joyously practising some by a pulsating but not over- of the snowy wild I wondered (UNTIL 21ST) SWELL of the steps she had just seen done soundtrack, beauti- why it had taken all this time for them to appear. In body SCULPTURE SHOW (while her mother robotically fully photographed, with some ■ SALTBAR KINGSCLIFF shape, they resembled giant checked her text messages) great shots of the Windy City, 8.30PM THE REAL DEAL and it made me unaccountably this was a suitable compensa- apes, only with white fur, but ■ SEAGULLS – happy. Lauryn is an Indiana gal tion for the mind numbing din compared to the miraculous NIGHTSHIFT 8PM who wants to study dance at of The Mummy. creatures that have recently CONNECTIONS PIANO an exclusive Chicago academy. sprung from the fertile imagi- BAR 5PM BEN GILGEN Unfortunately, both parents The Mummy: nation of Mexican Guillermo ■ TWIN TOWNS, TWEED having passed, she is stuck in del Toro, their design was as HEADS 8.30PM Woop Woop with her brother, Tomb Of The dull as dishwater. The ava- GRAEME CONNORS Joel, trying to keep the family Dragon Emperor lanche that succeeded their ■ BUDDHA BELLY CAFE, gas station from going under. intervention was impressive, UKI 6PM TBA If, after the third instalments of ■ G.C.A.C. – BASEMENT He’s one of Bruce Springsteen’s but I was only fooling myself ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and 7PM JAZZ IN THE blue collar battlers, burdened in thinking that it might be the Raiders of the Lost Ark, you BASEMENT: ELIZA by bills and resentful of his sis- climax, for we were still at least had concluded that the boys’ COOKE ter’s high falutin’ ambition. But forty-five eardrum-shattering own adventure flick has been ■ THE PALMS a girl’s gotta do... Predictably, minutes away from that bless- ruined by a tsunami of SFX and RESTAURANT, Lauryn bones it at the rigorous ed event. The skeletal army of HASTINGS POINT 6PM CGI, you will not be dissuaded audition and things look pretty the dead in the Big Battle at the KERRY SWAN (PIANIST) of that view by this brain- grim as, while she consoles end were diverting, but it was ■ CURIOUS ART, less schemozzle. Following a herself with a burger, her over- a desperately tough couple of CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE lengthy preamble in which we parked car is towed away in the hours and liberation, when it EXPOSE IMAGINATION get the back story of the an- pouring rain. She lands on her finally arrived, came at a soul cient Emperor Han’s lust for im- feet when she is taken in by the destroying price, with all indi- waitress who obligingly lines mortality, we flash forward to GIG GUIDE DEADLINE cations pointing to there being her up with a job at Ruby’s, a 1946 and meet Rick O’Connell a Mummy 4 in the pipeline. 12pm tuesday [email protected] flash night club where, inevi- (Brendan Fraser) and his tably, Lauryn grabs her chance English missus, Evelyn (Maria Gawd help us. ph. 6672 2280 fax. 6672 4933 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 23 awards include first prize in the At $10 for adults and $5 She sees a certain irony in mak- shops on 07 5598 6004 or go later established the pottery Gold Coast Eisteddfod open for under-18s, paid at the ing an art work about the art to www.swellsculpture.com. together with his partner Julie piano competition. Two grand door, the concerts are world, but her aim in including au Bookings 07 5598 6004. Rainow, who manages the pianos are being brought in for outstanding value. But the this piece was to show how gallery. her to play Mendelssohn and organisers do suggest you portraiture, a strong feature of ■ If printmaking is your go, Don’t forget, this Sunday is the Mozart concertos, accompa- bring a pillow or cushion the gallery’s collection, can be the lively team at Community last chance to see the photo- nied by Raymond Lawrence for extra comfort. approached in a different way. Printmakers Murwillumbah graphic portraits in the Olive from Brisbane. Four Seasons Spring Macintyre, whose other (CPM) on Kyogle Road has a Cotton Award at the Tweed Two sopranos will sing – Concert, September 28, subjects have ranged from new exhibition, Voyage by River Art Gallery, and at the Lecia Robertson, a Newrybar 2pm, All Saints Anglican rock star Bono to that tower- Robin Saunders, on show until same time you can see Facelift, resident with an international Church Murwillumbah. ing figure of Australian art, Ian October 5. These are mono- the new hang of the portrait tweed career, and 18-year-old Kiandra Details on www.anglican- Fairweather, is on record as prints and etchings inspired collection. Howarth from the Gold Coast. churchmurwillumbah.com saying that he admires Robert by the Titanic, images of which From Currumbin comes flautist Hughes. haunted the artist as a child, arts Justin Hart. Last week’s remarks by Hughes and by Jungian psychology with Judith White The concert series is the The critic as subject are in line with his previous – like the iceberg, the mind is brainchild of Ian Holston, an There’s nothing like a good criticism of the absurdities nine-tenths below the surface. opera singer who has returned old art market stoush, but of the commercial art world. The ill-fated voyage is used as a Music for spring to the Tweed after a career of they are mainly played out in Famously, he inveighed against symbol for Saunders’ explora- almost 50 years. He has sung at the decadence of the New York The Tweed is a community that the overheated atmosphere tion of images in dreams and Glyndebourne and appeared market in the 1980s. fosters musical talent – and its of London or New York, and visualisation over the past two regularly with the Sydney performers love to come back rarely impinge on the relative The Macintyre work at the years. Her materials include rice Symphony Orchestra and on home. tranquillity of the Tweed Shire. gallery is called The hands that paper and weathered plates the ABC. Born in Murwillumbah The latest bout of verbal biffo built America. You can make up and she uses a range of print- Emerging and returning stars from a pioneering family of may be an exception. your own mind about it when making techniques, making of classical music will appear Norwegian origin, he came you visit the show. for some striking effects. Open together when Murwillumbah’s Australia’s most distinguished back to the area in 2004. Fridays to Sundays, 11am to Anglican Church plays host expatriate art critic, Robert Wish you were here at Tweed ‘I planned to spend a quiet time 3pm. next Sunday, September 28, to Hughes, last week weighed River Art Gallery, September in retired life,’ says Holston, the latest concert in the Four into British trend-setting artist 25 to November 16, free. ‘however the music thing has Seasons Series. Damien Hirst – the guy who ■ Over at Curious Art on taken off in a frantic way.’He put a tiger shark in a tank of Chinderah Bay Drive, the Since its launch last year Four sang in a number of concerts formaldehyde and Apply now for artists who formed the gallery sold it for more funding have a show entitled Expose than £7 million. imagination which features Hirst’s work was The application process has be- highlights of their work over gun for the NSW government’s ‘absurd’ said the past seven years. The gal- 2009 Arts Funding Program. Hughes, and the lery is a cooperative, and it’s All NSW arts organisations works were mere an exceptional achievement to and projects are eligible, but ‘tacky commodi- have kept such an organisation do hurry – forms are due in by ties.’ The shark was going for that length of time. October 10. ‘the world’s most Professionally managed but over-rated marine MP for Lismore Thomas staffed entirely by the artists, it organism.’ The George, whose electorate has undergone recent improve- critic, who has includes Murwillumbah, is ments to the space and there’s done more than urging local organisations to always new work on show. most to make art apply. ‘The program is not only Curious Art began with 20 accessible to a for visual arts exhibitions but artists, and has had some 40 wide audience, for the performance arts,’ he members over time, most but said that Hirst was says. ‘Funding has made a great not all from the local area. They ‘functioning like a difference in the past to perform- have a pretty cool website, commercial brand.’ ance companies in the Northern www.curiousart.org.au, which Hirst, already a Rivers, but not everyone is aware of how to go about it. We need is worth a look. The group has billionaire, had a poetic vision of what the 223 works go- to get the word out about this opportunity.’ current show is about, quot- ing for auction ing some lines from Kenneth at Sotheby’s in The new program has been Slessor: ‘Out of all reckoning, London this week, introduced following a review out of dark and light,/ Over the an unusual step of the NSW Cultural Grants edges of dead Now’s and Here’s,/ for a living artist. Program, which it replaces. Blindly and softly, as a mistress With the auction The review recommended a might,/ He keeps appointments single application for all fund- aiming to net a with a million years.’ record £65 million, ing, a focus on the purpose he hit back at of the project rather than the The exhibition continues Hughes by saying particular art form, and a move until October 12, open every that great artists towards ‘results-based reporting.’ day. Seasons has attracted classical locally, and then the idea of the like Rembrandt and Velazquez Forms are available from Clockwise from bottom music lovers throughout the series was born. had always thought about the www.arts.nsw.gov.au or from ■ No tour of Tweed galleries Northern Rivers and the Gold commercial aspects of art. Mr George’s electorate office would be complete without left: ‘The objectives were to provide Coast. This winter’s concert Great fun, but where do we on 6621 3624. a visit to the Stokers Siding Titanic etching from the a wide audience from the Gold packed out the church to its come in? Well, going on show Gallery and Pottery, housed exhibition Voyage by Robin Coast down into the Richmond 350-seat capacity. at the Tweed River Art Gallery in a 1921 building in the centre Saunders at CPM with a special standard of Performers at the spring next Thursday is a diorama Art this weekend of the village. Potter Bob performance,’ he says, ‘to mix Alasdair Macintyre The concert include acclaimed that depicts Robert Hughes Connery, whose workshop professional artists with out- ■ For local art-lovers, there’s hands that built America Murwillumbah-born inter- as a miniature Jabba the Hut. and kiln are located on site, standing young local talent, and plenty to see in the com- 2007. Courtesy the artist national bass David Hibbard By Brisbane artist Alasdair has exhibited in Japan and to provide our audience with ing days. Up at Currumbin, and Sullivan and Strumpf as well as the choir of his old Macintyre, it’s part of the Wish worked with Japanese masters. quality, entertaining concerts.’ it’s the final weekend of the Fine Art school, Murwillumbah East you were here exhibition of He specialises in lustre work, a The series also aims to support beachfront sculpture exhibi- Public, which celebrates its art the gallery would love to highly-finished type of pottery local businesses by bringing in tion Swell. Sunday promises a Kiandra Howarth, 18-year- 50th anniversary this year. acquire for its 20th anniversary. for which he has an interna- visitors. great day out with more than old soprano Certain to be in the audience is The works were selected by 300 children flying hand-made tional reputation. There’s also Hibbard’s 87-year-old mother, At the end of each series Four a wide range of functional and director Susi Muddiman well kites – a sort of collaborative David Hibbard, who attends the church regu- Seasons provides two scholar- decorative pieces in stoneware, before the present row broke flying sculpture which organ- international opera larly and still enjoys playing ships of $500 to young artists porcelain and glass. out, and she’s not buying into iser Ruth James says is inspired singer, comes home to piano. to assist with their studies. it. ‘The Alasdair Macintyre was by the work of outdoor artist Like the Chinderah Curious Murwillumbah The featured pianist at ‘The Tweed has always been a selected not because it’s about Christo. Kids’ preparatory work- Artists, Connery is a collabora- the concert is 13-year-old provider of outstanding culture Robert Hughes but because it’s shops, every day until Saturday, tive person. He helped set up Justin Hart, flautist from Ayesha Gough, also from even in my youth,’ says Holston, about the art world. Poor Robert cost just $5 and Sunday’s event a commune in Stokers Siding Currumbin Murwillumbah, whose recent ‘and it continues to grow.’ just happens to be the subject.’ begins at 2pm. 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If black olives in brine which are anyway, when it comes to Bake at 180c (350f) for 40 to I fi nd this sort of data humbling anything, olives glamourise usually green olives subjected cooking with olives: despite 45mins. – but then olives themselves a dish, lift it to lovelier levels. to chemical trickery – in other his Greek ancestry, my partner Allow to cool well before are a humble fruit. As far back And then, of course, there words, dyed, with very little cannot abide the things. I removing from tin. as 3000 BC the trees were are so many diff erent types, fl avour to speak of. Beware too haven’t yet made him my little To serve – dust heavily with grown commercially in Crete, each with their own individual buying olives which have been Olive Beer Breads and I can cocoa powder and serve with cultivated as a source of olive characters. Italian olives alone pitted: much fl avour has been almost guarantee he would fresh berries. oil, fi ne wood, olive leaf (for present a great range – and sacrifi ced in the process. Janni love them. Oven-warm, with medicinal purposes) and olives only Elizabeth David could Kyritsis (ex- Berowra Waters a tomato salad and some for consumption. Although describe them like poetry. and MG Garage) suggests that creamy Persian fetta, they are a today olives are cultivated in ‘There are dark, luminous black to remove olive fl esh from celebration of a humble fruit – many regions of the world, it olives from Gaeta;’ she tells the stones, simply place the and absolutely gorgeous. is the Mediterranean which is us in Italian Food, ‘little coal olives between two tea towels mostly associated with them black olives of Rome, smoky then gently hit them with the OLIVE BEER BREADS and whose very fl avour, many and wrinkled; sloe-like black palm of your hand or with a Pit a cup of black olives. writers feel, is encapsulated in olives of Castellamare, like meat mallet. Pitting olives is In a large bowl combine its fruit and its oil. A hot climate bright black eyes; olives brown an occupation I actually fi nd 3 cups of self-raising fl our and a proximity to the coast are and purple and yellow from soothing simply with my own with 1 dessertspoon sugar, the ideal conditions – although Sardinia; Sicilian black olives in two hands. 1 teaspoon salt and 1 can of in Italy the olive tree has oil; olives of a dozen diff erent It is always better, when beer. Work the olives into the traditionally been planted to greens... olives of all the greens cooking with olives, to sticky mixture then dollop into make use of the poorest areas of the evening sea...’ add them toward the very large oiled muffi n moulds. Bake unfi t for other economic use Most people are aware that end as prolonged cooking for an hour in a 175˚C oven. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 25 Sport [email protected] Does my netball look big in this? Eve Jeffery weekends I was playing netball pleated skirt. and riding either my bike or I was talking to a group of When I was a kid you couldn’t may skateboard to everywhere young dancers a few months keep me down. I needed to go. By the time I ago. Gorgeous girls of all shapes All I can ever remember do- was 16, I reckon I was burning and sizes with fantastic figures ing as a little tacker was running. seven hundred and thirty mil- and fabulous flexibility. I ran from the bathroom to the lion calories a week. We were discussing the next bedroom, from the classroom After twelve and a half years few years of their lives and what to the netball courts and from of education, I decided that I they were going to do. They one neighbourhood house to knew everything there was to were all shooting off in differ- another. ‘STOP RUNNING IN learn and joined the work force. ent directions and most of them THE HOUSE!’ still echoes in I had several jobs as a perform- didn’t plan to continue with their my ears. ance artist and as I was singing dancing. When I asked why, the When I was about seven and dancing my way through responses were the same mov- I made running official and my days, I figured I was doing ing/working/boy friend-ing/ joined a Little Athletics team. enough exercise and besides uni-ing/I-get-enough-exercise- I ran for Cheltenham North all that, netball was so 80’s and at-work type excuses that I had which was one of fourteen clubs there wasn’t the time. When I used to convince myself twenty in the Moorabbin division. was a rich and famous I would five years ago. Once I started little aths I also hire a personal trainer. Not! I immediately put on my discovered jumping, hurdling The fame somehow found ‘miss important pants’ voice and throwing, add to that the Cate Blanchett’s house instead and gave them what for. I was warming up and the socialising of mine, (like she’s talented – half way through my rave when and Saturday mornings became A blast from a blurry past: the OLA 1970 something netball champs. Photo Tree Faerie sheesh), and the rich went to I remembered the voices from a four hour workout which if I same way. I suspect Cate has the past telling me the same did it today I would be as fit as as I was concerned that was my Education was a real actual tinued up to form one hundred my personal trainer as well. thing. Echoes of ‘don’t give up a Mallee bull, but in those days goal in life, sad but true, as an subject that was part of the and eleventy, I would have Bi-otch. you will never go back’ and we didn’t think of it as work. It eight year old all I wanted to be time table and everything. YAY. stayed until the whole week was When I found myself the size ‘you’ll get too unfit then it will was fun! for the rest of my life was a fifth I had found the Holy Grail. made up of elective PE? of a brick shite’ouse I knew that be too late’ shot through my When I was in primary grade netballer. Every week home econom- In the two glorious years that I had made a boo boo. memory like a starter’s gun. school all I wanted to do was I nagged and nagged my ics (can you believe they call it I didn’t learn to type, sew, parl- I did try for a while after I realised that these young hear the bell ring so I could teachers all through the third that?) and French blurred past er français or keep my home my second bub to play net- women would take about as get to the netball court, and and fourth grade to the point in a fuzz of flour and frou frou economically, I did learn to ball again, but soon found that much notice of me as I took of in summer we played softball. that, at the ripe old age of nine, as merely the price you had to play squash, tennis, basketball, there were new parts to my the fatty boombah thirty some- Netball, softball, netball, soft- they let me play representative pay to be rewarded with PE. badminton, ping pong, cricket, body that hadn’t existed when thing, miss know it all who told ball, year in year out that’s what netball a year early simply to The greatest reward came in soccer, hockey and to save an- I was a teenager and it was vir- me what to do. I always thought we did in any spare moment shut me up. form four when a happy las- other swimmer. I also had the tually impossible to play over I was never going to be like her from the classroom. Queen of the world before I sie was able to add four hours chance to ski, surf, canoe, ice or around them, and I thought because I was a fit chicky and a At our school once you were was ten. I had achieved all that a week of elective PE to the 3 skate (oh I loved that – way like I looked too much like one week or two on the court would in grade 5 you could become I set out to do. hours required by the board of flying), ride a horse and high of those early thirties moth- fix any unfittery I gained smok- part of the team that played Once I reached high school education. dive. BLISS! ers who had let herself go to ing pot, eating pizza and drink- against other schools and as far my life was complete. Physical I wonder if school had con- At the same time, on the be running around in the little ing bourbon. My bad. Thursday 11.9.08 SPORT RESULTS Stableford Injury management education needed for coaches BOWLS Winner A grade, Steve Holden – 40 Pottsville Mens points – new handicap 8. More than half of all junior University in Townsville, handle the demands of high burden of sporting injuries on Week ending 14.9.08 Runner up, John Tindale – 39 points rugby union coaches incor- Queensland, say these results risk injury game situations, the public health system,’ said Wednesday September 10 (c/back) – new handicap 9. rectly identified how to treat are of concern considering the such as rugby union, is im- Dr Carter. Winners with Lowest Winning Winner B grade, Val Deutschmann – a soft tissue injury, a recent reported rates of minor soft portant and necessary,” said Sports Medicine Australia Margin were S Lofts, W Chatman 42 points – new handicap 16. survey on injury knowledge tissue injuries in rugby union. Dr Carter. recommends all coaches un- and K Hall Runner up, Darrel Seaman – 41 points topics has shown. ‘Participation in contact Survey results also showed dertake a sport safety course to Winning Rink went to L Swift, G Booth – new handiap 18. and P Smith. Winner C grade , John Lees – 43 points The survey featured in the sports such as rugby union is that coaches with a current educate themselves on injury Consolation prize went to W Hill, D (c/back) – new handicap 19. April 2008 issue of The Journal associated with an increased first aid qualification were management. Dever and R Parker Runner up, Jackie Jarman – 43 points of Science and Medicine in risk of injury and often incurs more likely to identify the ‘Sports Medicine Australia Friday September 12 (c/back) – new handicap 31. Sport (JSAMS), published by a high rate of injury. The early correct treatment of rest/ice/ offers a range of courses on Winners were P Sherwood and B Ball rundown to 38 points Sports Medicine Australia, and effective management of compression/elevation for the the prevention, assessment, Laybutt Monday 15.9.08 prompts the recommendation injury is important to reduce management of soft tissue in- management and referral of Saturday September 12 Stableford that coaches need to receive pain, swelling, recovery time juries. sporting injuries,’ said Sport Winners of the Winners were R Winner A grade, Keith Harvey – 42 Faulder and A Meighan points – new hancicap 12. more education on the early and the risk of re-injury. ‘These results highlight the Medicine Australia’s National Winners of the Losers were A Runner up, Jim Donnelly – 41 points and effective management of ‘Coaches of teams in junior need for all coaches of junior Training Manager, Mark Durrington and G Thorne – new handicap 8. injuries. competition hold a position of rugby union teams to receive Brown. Consolation Prize went to D Appleton Winner B grade, Adrian Ward – 41 Researchers Dr Anthony significant responsibility and education on the early man- ‘These courses provide and B Shaw points (c/back) – new handicap 14. Carter and Associate Professor are ideally placed to initiate agement of minor and soft tis- coaches, regardless of their Sunday September 14 Runner up, Gary Lowery – 41 points – Ray Muller from the School the prompt management of sue injuries. sport, with the practical skills Almost 40 members of the Seagulls new handicap 15. of Public Health and Tropical minor injuries. ‘This will not only benefit of injury prevention and im- Social Bowling Club combined with Winner C grade, Daphne Douglas – around 20 members of Pottsville 43 points – new handicap 25. Medicine at James Cook ‘Education for coaches to players but also reduce the mediate injury management.’ Bowls Club treated to lunch and Runner up, Anne Murphy – 37 points bowls. – new handicap 22. All confessed to a great day of bowls Ball rundown to 37 points. Rugby players wanted for Gold Coast trial and socialising and a big thank you to Murwillumbah Womens The North Coast Academy of best players from each trial The eventual squad mem- psychology, sports physiology, everyone who attended for creating a 3rd round of the Championships. memorable day. Sport (NCAS) is seeking tal- will be invited to the final se- bers will participate in off-sea- sports nutrition, drug aware- Overall winner: M. Parkes. B Grade ented rugby union players to lection trial at Grafton on 15 son weekend camps programs ness and media and public re- REMINDERS. – 70 nett. c/b. ‘Barefoot Bowls’ A Grade S Gorton – 72 nett. This trial for its Rugby Gold Coast November from which the fi- between October and February lations skills. Every Sunday at 2.00pm, beginners player is only 13 years old and she 2008-09 Program. nal squad of 24 players will be that will include skill and fit- NCAS Rugby is endorsed welcome. is wiping the floor with the rest of To be eligible to trial, boys selected. ness development using a vari- and supported by New South For enquires and bookings for bowls the women. must be turning 15 or 16 years ‘North Coast is very fortu- ety of coaches and specialists. Wales Rugby. call the Pottsville Beach Sports on She has a handicap of 11 and knee 6676 1077 and follow the prompts. in 2009, reside on the North nate to have two strong zones NSW Rugby’s annual inter- Applications for the rugby high to a grasshopper. Don’t forget if you strike the answer- Coast, and have recent experi- that cater for the develop- academy challenge, to be held program must be submitted C Grade J Roche –70 nett. ing machine, to give clearly your ence playing rugby with their ment of junior players. The early in 2009 will be a highlight on the specific form that can name, the day and date for which school, club and or zone. strength of schoolboy rugby for the squad, and will be at- be obtained from any school you are booking and your preferred The Echo sports results and With NCAS rugby servic- also provides another avenue tended by talent scouts. rugby/sport coordinator, jun- position. sports news deadline is ing the Far North Coast and for player development,’ said As well as the training camps ior rugby club secretary, via If you are a visitor, a contact phone Wednesday 9am. Mid-North Coast rugby zones, NCAS executive director, Tony and competitions, squad mem- the NCAS website at or www. number would be appreciated, we Email all results to: would hate for anyone to be disap- three preliminary trials will be Clarke. ‘Last year, over 70 boys bers and their families will be nsac.org.au by phoning 6620 pointed. [email protected] conducted at Ballina, Coffs attended the preliminary tri- provided an ancillary athlete 3073. A $15 trials fee applies. GOLF Email all sports news to: Harbour and Port Macquarie als, which reflects the energy education program which Applications close at 5.00pm Chinderah Veterans Social Golf [email protected] between 17-19 October. The of junior rugby.’ covers topics such as sports on Friday 26.9.08. 26 September 16, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Sport [email protected] Tweed Coast Raiders fall at last hurdle Lindsfarne Grammar legends, excel in NSWCIS at Homebush The North Coast Sports medals a hug achievement for the North Coast team, it is a Association Combined the trio who had the furthest fantastic effort and result to Independent Schools (CIS) to travel in order to get to the win 8 medals and of course team, draws children from Sydney event. we are very proud that our the area as far as Kempsey in Madeleine came third in the Lindisfarne athletes won 5 the south, Terranora in the 100m final and now sports a of those. Every time we send north and Armidale in the bronze medal, while PJ and children away they do us west, and this year mem- Fred both scored two a piece: proud. bers of the team won 8 med- PJ blitzed the competition And away they are, Both PJ als at the New South Wales winning the gold medal in the and Fred are currently com- CIS State Championships in 100m and the bronze medal in peting at yet another athletice Sydney when they competed the long jump, while Fred won event in Sydney and we will see at the Olympic Stadium at a silver medal in the shot put the results of the competiton Homebush on September 9. and a bronze medal behind PJ next week. Three members of the in the 100m. Madeleine, PJ and Fred will team hailed from Lindisfarne Director of Sport at will now compete in the All Anglican Grammar School at Lindisfarne, Gay Maynard, was Schools NSWPSSA Carnival Terranora and between them very pleased for the children in Sydney in October, the first they put in a legendary effort and proud of the results from week back in Term 4 and results to win more than half of the the event. such as those they achieved medals awarded the team. ‘PJ has won medals before in Sydney will see these tal- Athletes Madeleine Pollock, at this event and Fred has in ented young children heading Raider’s fullback Cody Walker put in a hard day’s yakka, almost slipping through the Giant’s 13, PJ Van Den Berg, 12 and the past competed, but this is off to the National Primary defence at Red Devil Park last Sunday. Photo Tree Faerie Fred Dorrough, 12, who are all the first time he won a medal,’ School Sports Association in year 6 at Lindisfarne, man- said Gay. ‘When you look at Championships to held at a John Campbell The signs were ominous, as after a scuffle brought on by aged to bag five or the eight the area that encompasses later date. Mullumbimby threatened with captain Corey Cullen’s head Maybe it was the week’s lay-off their quicker outside backs and high shot. Cullen compound- after beating South Tweed in probing bombs. Stuck deep in ed the indiscretion by giving Twin Towns Little Aths jump the start TIDE TIMES PHASES OF THE MOON their qualifying semi, maybe their own territory, something the ref a gobfull and having First Quarter 7th Oct 8.05 pm it was just in the stars, but the had to give and it did when the his ten minute absence made Little Athletics has been a part placed 2nd in 13 girls javelin, Libra Full Moon 15th Oct 7.03 am of Australian culture in one Caled Ziebell who came 1st in Last Quarter 21st Oct 11.55 pm Tweed Coast Raiders Under 18s Raiders’ scrambling defence permanent. New Moon 29th Oct 10.15 am form or another since 1964 13 boys javelin, Chloe Lamb were unable to produce their cracked and allowed Aaron At last, with not long to go, FRI High 10.37 am 1.6 Sunrise 5.39 am and this year’s Little Athletics who placed 5th in the heat of 19th 11.04 pm 1.3 Sunset 5.40 pm best against Mullumbimby in Cook to squirt through a gap the Raiders got on the board season is almost upon us, so 15 girls 800m, Leshay Wells Low 4.11 am 0.3 Moonrise 9.52 pm last Sunday’s grand final of the created by what looked suspi- when hard working second 5.05 pm 0.3 Moonset 7.38 am it’s time to try on last years run- who won 1st in 14 girls 3000m SAT High 11.28 am 1.6 Sunrise 5.37 am Retravision Northern League. ciously like a shepherd – the rower Steve Gillett crossed for ners and see if they still fit. and 3rd in 14 girls 1500m and 20th Sunset 5.41 pm The side had finished the Mullum player even appeared a well earned try, but it was all Low 4.54 am 0.4 Moonrise 11.01 pm The aim of Little Athletics is Fenella Barnes who came 6th in 6.10 pm 0.4 Moonset 8.24 am last round of the competition to give himself up – and estab- too little too late. to encourage the development 14 girls shot put, 6th in discus SUN High 12.06 am 1.1 Sunrise 5.36 am rounds as minor premiers and lish an 8-0 lead. Typical of a disappointing 21st 12.28 pm 1.6 Sunset 5.41 pm of children of all abilities by and 9th in 14 girls longjump. Low 5.47 am 0.5 Moonrise were entitled to think them- The Raiders were then cru- venture for the Raiders was promoting positive attitudes A reminder that sign on for 7.26 pm 0.4 Moonset 9.18 am selves good things to take out elly punished for their inability the unfortunate sight of their MON High 1.21 am 1.1 Sunrise 5.35 am and a healthy lifestyle through the Twin Towns Little Athletics 22nd 1.40 pm 1.5 Sunset 5.42 pm the big one but, as incumbent to defuse two cross field bombs tough little half-back Justin Low 6.54 am 0.5 Moonrise 12.07 am family and community involve- 2009 season will be held at the 8.49 pm 0.4 Moonset 10.19 am premiers, the Giants had all the and they went to the sheds with Cullen needing to be assisted ment in athletic activities. Walter Peate Oval, Wommin TUE High 2.46 am 1.0 Sunrise 5.34 am momentum behind them after a dispiriting scoreline of 18-0 from the field with a bung left 23rd 2.58 pm 1.5 Sunset 5.42 pm The mission of Australian Bay Rd, Kingscliff (behind Low 8.15 am 0.6 Moonrise 1.07 am successive, hard fought wins against them. ankle. But the game was gone Little Athletics is: ‘To develop the Cudgen Leagues Club) on 10.05 pm 0.4 Moonset 11.25 am over the Grafton Rhinos and Matters took a turn for the by that stage. WED High 4.04 am 1.1 Sunrise 5.33 am children of all abilities by pro- Sundays September 21 and 28 24th 4.11 pm 1.6 Sunset 5.43 pm South. worse soon after the break Mullumbimby got the prize moting positive attitudes and a from 9am-12pm. Age groups Low 9.35 am 0.5 Moonrise 2.00 am Accompanied by Tina when the Giants scored again with a 22-4 victory, leaving 11.05 pm 0.3 Moonset 12.32 pm healthy lifestyle through family range from Under 6 through THU High 5.05 am 1.2 Sunrise 5.31 am Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’ blar- and, at 22-0, a forlorn sup- the young Raiders to wonder and community involvement to Under 15 years – you will 25th 5.12 pm 1.6 Sunset 5.43 pm porter was prompted to give how it all could have gone so Low 10.44 am 0.5 Moonrise 2.45 am ing out of the PA system, the in athletics activities.’ need to bring your child’s birth 11.53 pm 0.3 Moonset 1.39 pm teams took to the field with a the side a rocket. ‘Come on wrong. The Twin Towns Little certificate for registration. Eastern Standard Time. Heights in metres. Courtesy of NSW Tide Charts, Manly Hydraulics blustery nor-easter blowing and boys, get your shit together!’ Coaches Wayne Cullen and Athletics Club got an early Enquiries: Karen Baker 0410 Laboratory, NSW Dept of Commerce put in a tense opening session she demanded, which was fair Glen Winters should be con- start on the 2009 season when 334 573 and John Lesslie 0413 before Mullumbimby started enough, given the amount of gratulated for the work they members showed early form 131 426. the scoring. The ref, who even- knock-ons that the Raiders have done with their charg- with great results at the CHS The season commences MONTHLY MARKETS ly distributed six penalties in were producing as a rod for es throughout the season. State Championships held Saturday October 11 until 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6684 4437 the first fifteen minutes, had their own back. Unfortunately they came up at Homebush in Sydney on Easter 2009. 1st Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets blown one against the Raiders Frustration inevitably en- against a better side on the day 0417 759 777 September 4-6. For more info about Little A’s 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market for being off-side as they des- tered the equation, leading to that mattered most, but it’s on The winning athletes are or to find the club near you vis- 0417 759 777 perately defended their line. the sin binning of James Shean again next year. Isabelle Hampton, who it: www.littleathletics.com.au 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 1st Sun Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 Nippers is where it all begins 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 If you’re thinking of introduc- regular competition against 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 ing your child to surf life saving, other Surf Life Saving Clubs. 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 then Nippers is the best place Nippers are able to partici- to do it. pate in a variety of Individual 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 3rd Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets The Nippers association is and Team events, including 0417 759 777 the breeding ground for the life beach sprints, flags, swimming 3rd Sun Ballina 6687 4328 savers of the future, and every and board races, relays, and the 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market SLSC around Australia offers a March Past. 0417 759 777 nippers program, all with vari- Nippers clubs in the area can 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 ous styles and sizes. be found at Cabarita, Cudgen 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 Nippers caters for kids aged 5 Headland, Kingscliff and Fingal 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 to 13 years old and the focus for to name a few. Most Surf Life 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta Nippers is fun, and surf aware- Saving Clubs will be having (07) 5533 8202 4th Sun Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 ness. sign-ons for Nippers over the 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 Nippers learn about safety at next few weeks. 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 the beach and as they become For more infrmation about more experienced they learn you local Nippers visit the Surf 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 basic first and may also learn Life Saving Australia website at FARMERS MARKETS CPR when they reach the age www.slsa.asn.au and follow the Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 of 13. links through Club and Member Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 Like their Senior counter- Information and find Nippers Nippers offers children an educational pathway through the delivery of the SLSA Junior Devel- Each Tue New Brighton (02)6684 5390 parts, Nippers participate in or phone 02 9300 4000. opment Program. Photo Tree Faerie Each Sat 8am-1pm Uki (02) 6679 5530 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo September 16, 2008 27 Service Directory LOCALL AUSTRALIS TWEED SHIRE ECHO CONCRETE ADSL K $IALUP 7EBHOSTING All aspects – free quotes "ROADBAND FROM FROM SERVICE DIRECTORY MTHK MTH MTH Rob: 0419 769 342 4ELEPHONE BROADBAND BUNDLES AVAILABLE Simon: 0412 786 737 190232C No. Lic. Colour display ad: 1800 2888 71 www.australis.net $28 per week IRONART *ODMVEJOH(45XJUIBNJOJNVNXFFL Design & Blacksmithing CPPLJOH XFFLTQBZBCMFJOBEWBODF Wrought iron furniture & fi ttings Line listing: Jim Blower 0418 968 233 $70 for 12 weeks MURWILLUMBAH TThe Original Mr Macintosh Got any questions? Please call sh HIRE Tuition - Troubleshooting - Setup - Advice Danielle Francis on (02) 6672 2280 vice BUILDERS, HANDYMEN... Serving the Mac Community for over 8 years TOOLS FOR EVERYONE 6672 4473 Lot 7, Quarry Road, Murwillumbah I’ll come to you! Call Tom on 0418 408 869 ACCOUNTANTS GRIFFITH & PETERSEN BOOKKEEPERS. 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Bob Acton 0407 787993 System Development Accounts Set Up A/H (02) 6685 0125 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au .Lyn 0428 884329 or 66857756 Payroll & Superannuation Training KySaMa Angels E: offi[email protected] Guardians for your Books Website: kysama.com.au WOOD MACHINING SERVICE Byron Energy Efficient 3AWING s 0LANING s 4HICKNESSING s 2OUTING s -ORTICE 4ENON Design & Drafting ANTENNA INSTALLATION s .EW s 2ECYCLED s 3ALVAGED s 3LAB OR STICK TIMBER s *AMBS s 3ILLS $!S s (OUSE 0LANS s 2ENOVATIONS s $OORS s 7INDOWS s "ENCHTOPS s 3TAIRS s &URNITURE s 7HITEBOARD CUT Personalised service for all your projects $AVE ,AWRENCE 7713 0423 Call us fi rst – fast service Phone Tony 0429 038 412 Lic No. 79961C BYRON ANTENNA BUSINESS & OFFICE SERVICES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – ALL AREAS – WRITING, EDITING AND TYPING SERVICE ...... 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Deliver anywhere ..66851698 V>ÊÌi>ÊUÊiÃÌÊ>`ÊÀi>Li >\ÊvJÃÕ`vÀ>iðV°>ÕÊUÊ V°Ê °Ê£x£ÎÈÇ COMPUTER SERVICES GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 0432 843 276 ADAM THE COMPUTER GUY www.neonblade.com ...... 66804286 or 0439 587858 TREE & PALM LOPPING Felling, rubbish removal, fully insured, free quotes ...... 0405 620261 28 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Service Directory CABARITA PAINTERS Why pay big money for a small move? 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I can offer a level of ANDREW HALL Fingal Head: Sheoak Shack Coolangatta Senior Citizens Club accuracy, a depth of compassion and New Brighton, 66802027, Thurs, Fri. 35 CARS The Department of Fair Trading has Not your usual Osteopathy. warned people to be very careful about Hastings Point: General store, Tyalgum: Store proven psychic gifts, and I request that UNDER $10,000 responding to advertisements offering service station Uki: Store, pub you do not reveal your particular enquiry. BUS SERVICES www.dealcars.net work at home. Readers should be Kingscliff : Kingscliff Surf Club, West Tweed: Seagulls, 16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA wary if asked to pay money upfront for Bowls Club, two newsagents, Cellarbrations, Broadwater All sessions by appointment only. Library/Community Centre BYRON MINIBUS HIRE & CHARTER employment opportunities and never Village Retirement Park, Spar Ballina Car Centre Mooball: Pub and cafe 6687 1006 Annabelle. Great rates for 1 day to 1 week. send money to a post office box. Supermarket, Kennedy Drive Phone 0439865544 6686 5586 DLN 19950 Mullumbimby: Echo offi ce Newsagent, 30 September 18, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Real Estate Mullumbimby – Bangalow A REFRESHING LIFESTYLE $755,000 NEW LISTING A refreshing lifestyle awaits you at this rendered brick veneer home just outside Mullumbimby on Main Arm Road. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath- room, polished timber floors, open plan kitchen dining, a self contained granny flat, a north facing backyard with an in-ground pool and fully established tropical gardens. The 3 bay color bond shed with electricity will keep every bloke happy WATCH THE EAGLES SOAR – UKI BUILDING BLOCK – UKI and the 1 ¼ acre level yard are great Quality low maintenance home on 30 1724sqm of village residential land in the for the kids to play. This will not last private, easy acres just a 2minute drive into centre of Uki. With possibilities for so give me a call right now for an the iconic, colourful village of Uki. Stunning commercial usage (STCA) inspection. Mt.Warning and valley views from every Walk to all that the beautiful village of Uki OPEN HOUSE Sat 11.15am-12noon vantage point. Fantastic walking trails has to offer and gain the capital rewards 108 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby around the property. Numerous fruit trees, while living in this sought after location! unlimited water supply and plenty of scope Building DA in place and ready to go. for future expansion. INSPECT TODAY! Price: $ 795,000 Ref# 1174 Price: $ 250,000 Ref# 1173 TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE $595,000 NEW LISTING A small acreage with a cute home on the outskirts of Mullumbimby under $600,000 – that’s too good to be true. Between town and the Shearwater Steiner School, this elevated and east facing timber home is situated in an exclusive estate and surrounded by quality homes. With a beautiful district outlook, features include high ceilings, polished hardwood timber floors in the kitchen/ LAND IN UKI RURAL PRIVACY – TOWN living/dining area, three bedrooms, 671sqm of village residential land in the one bathroom and town water. The SERVICES – MURWILLUMBAH heart of Uki with super views of Mt.Warning. land measures 7625sqm with lots of Superb rare rural acreage (approx 5.4 acres) All services in place. Hop, Skip or Jump to potential. This is great value. with all town services available and just 6 everything that this vibrant village has to minutes to the café strips at Murwillumbah. OPEN HOUSE Sat 12.15-1pm offer. Building approvals in place. Cleared, level and very private house site 35 Brushbox Drive, Mullumbimby Building blocks in Uki are hard to get. in place with a lovely north easterly aspect, Inspect this one today! creek on boundary with some remnants of sub-tropical rainforest. INSPECT TODAY! Price: $ 279,000 Ref# 1172 Professionals Mullumbimby/Bangalow Ernst Reisch Price: $ 329,000 Ref# 1134 59 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby • 6684 2615 www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au 0428 842 387 Shop 4, The Old Butter Factory, 1454 Kyogle Road, Uki Village 2484 www.ukirealestate.com.au 02 6679 4115 email: [email protected] anchorage islands 12 Quayside Court AND 39 Navigation Way, Tweed Heads Freehold homes on the waterfront in this premium location are tightly held, so it is amazing to be able to offer you two superb examples. Both have 3 bedrooms plus study/4th and double garaging. With mini care grounds you won’t be losing your weekends mowing lawns. Quiet and peaceful yet ultra convenient. Many berthing opportunities for boaties too. Lifestyle! $1.425 - $1.6m OPEN HOUSE Sat 11.30am-12.30pm twin towns 1404/2 Stuart St (cnr Griffi th St), Tweed Heads The owners living in this premium building love the fact that they can walk from their door straight into the world’s renowned Twin Towns Services Club by the enclosed skyway… not to mention the stroll to everything else convenience. I have several superb units for sale here but this one is truly exceptional both in terms of presentation and also ocean shores pricing. My owner is keen to get on her way to be closer to her family, hence the very keen price range. There are 2 spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and this is one of the very few units here with its own huge 42 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores lock up storage locker in the security carpark. The apartment is very tastefully furnished with quality inclusions Best street and one of the highest points with magical views from the ocean to the hinterland. With and the owner is prepared to negotiate on some of these items.You will be constantly fascinated by the stunning much use of warm natural timbers, this substantial home has just won ‘Best All Seasons Garden Award’. views from the mountains to the sea and will love the all day winter sunshine. And you will appreciate the very Protected from bad weather, you simply soak up the northern sunshine here. Bonus is excellent family/ reasonable strata levies, especially given the plethora of facilities on offer here… pools, spas, tennis courts, gym etc. guest accommodation with its own separate entry. I simply cannot show you a more complete and better value unit in this entire area. Stunning! Just call me to inspect, I live in the building. $650 - $700k More photos and details www.domain.com.au $1.15 - $1.25m 0414 997 722 or 07 5506 6645 Selling? Call Winston and save yourself thousands $$$ www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo September 18, 2008 31 Backburner Has the time fi nally arrived for the Kevins of this world? First we had Kevin 07… now it’s possible that the Tweed could have Kevin 08 in the form of Greens’ mayoral contender Kevin McCreadie. Just like his famed namesake, Kevin is also fl uent in Mandarin – but that’s where the similari- FLOORING CENTRES ties likely end. Our Kev’s previous brush with fame came some years back when he ambushed a Chinese Communist polit- CATALOGUE buro bigwig who was junketing in the FREE OUT NOW Tweed at ratepayers’ expense. As the of- ficial car loaded with shire dignitaries, MEASURE including former Mayor Warren Polglase & QUOTE and council supremo John Griffi n, pulled up outside the Tweed Heads Civic Centre, McCreadie unveiled a placard written in Mandarin condemning the offi cial whose government had jailed a Chinese journal- ist for speaking the truth. In the ensuing scuffl e, McCreadie’s placard was ripped away but a complaint to plod about the theft led nowhere. Mr Polglase predicted before the election that if McCreadie was This cute little cross maltese-shitzu called Jessie went missing last week from her elected he would scare Asians out of the home at Balmoral Street, Pottsville. Jessie’s owners only moved to Pottsville in June Tweed. Th e Echo trusts that he will use his this year and unfortunately Jessie was very old and became very disorientated. The bilingual skills to spruik the Tweed’s new owners, who live near a canal, are unsure how she could have escaped as she didn’t 63 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah clean green image abroad. venture far from the back door. Jessie is deaf and half blind and almost 16 years old ■ ■ ■ ■ and the owners ‘miss her heaps’. She had a purple collar on with her name and con- (02) 6672 1493 Nothing’s certain except death and tax- tact phone numbers. A reward is off ered, phone Gaye Edwards on 0411 667 980. es Benjamin Franklin once opined, but Backburner reckons it’s a pretty good it) – ladies underpants! Yes folks, without the most irritating and extremely loud bet that the Tweed will be joining the going into the fi ner details of this dish, sounds known as techno music. Whatever statewide Green revolution. Th e Greens’ the soup is a local delicacy known for its happened to real music (and we don’t the original ascent to power in this neck of the woods bonding power – cementing the relation- mean country and western)? is a developer’s worst nightmare. Th ose ship of the diner to the restaurant. You ■ ■ ■ ■ byron bay day bed involved in the developer-funded take- may have many questions but you really Local year 12 high school students are no over of the former sacked council told don’t want the answers! doubt getting a little edgy with the Higher recycled hardwood made to order the Daly Inquiry that they acted to pre- ■ ■ ■ ■ School Certificate examinations just vent the Tweed from turning into an- Backburner has noticed the growing around the corner. Th ankfully they have other Byron Bay. Witnesses gave voice to number of bunnies popping up as family a few distractions till then. From 10am on their worst fears when they explained that pets. But bunnies grow into rabbits and Th ursday, September 25 Murwillumbah they viewed Byron as a basket case and a male bunnies grow into hormonal ter- High School’s year 12 graduation ceremo- developer’s graveyard. Good grief. ritorial rabbits which brings to mind the ny will be held at the school’s Elliot Centre ■ ■ ■ ■ neighbour’s little bunny, Barney. Barney where the following night, the school’s Local mum not happy with ABC-TV’s was cute and would sleep cuddled up next year 12 formal will take place. Th e Echo morning ABC Kids program in which to the man of the house – a strapping big wishes all leaving students around the characters look like colourful blobs that bloke. But as the weeks passed Barney Tweed the very best for the exams and for don’t talk but make funny sounds. Who became a man bunny and decided to take life in general. is the target audience, she asks, as most on his competition by hiding behind the ■ ■ ■ ■ young kids get bored quickly and turn lounge and launching himself through Just over half the primary vote in the coun- away from these inane characters. She the air at his master’s groin. Th e result: cil election was counted locally on Saturday claims the ABC is ‘dumbing-down’ to chil- severe bruising and lacerations. And as for night. Th en the ballots were packed up and dren but admits commercial channels are Barney: missing in action. sent to Sydney, where counting is not due not much better with too much violence ■ ■ ■ ■ to resume until Th ursday morning. Th e and superheroes. Heard a whisper that one Tweed resident Electoral Commission can give no estimate ■ ■ ■ ■ nearly lost their cool at the gym the other of when preference counting will be com- 3 Ti-Tree Place, Byron Bay Our man in Borneo has the latest on South day. Th e cause of the meltdown: techno plete. Meanwhile about 50 local govern- Arts & Industry Estate East Asian culinary delights. Seems that music blasting through the gym. Th ere ment areas, including Ballina and many 6685 5714 his village mates have a taste for a particu- seems to be some gym philosophy that Sydney suburbs, were allowed to count lar soup with a secret ingredient (wait for physical exercise can only take place with their own votes locally. Why not us? 32 September 18, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au