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Madeleine Doherty Tweed Tourism charged to pro- mote the event, making it hard for Wollumbin Dreaming Festival, held the organisers to cover costs, Ms in the foothills of the remnant volca- Beck said. no of Mt Warning is offi cially extinct, Disappointed that the festival was suff ering the same fate as two other fi nished, Ms Beck believed that Tweed popular Tweed festivals. Shire Council along with Tweed Tour- Th e Wollumbin festival, which was ism and the business chambers were due to run on October 4 and 5, bit not looking closely enough at how the dust aft er its organising team of the festivals attracted tourists into the volunteers became exhausted and un- area. able to maintain the pace. ‘I think the Tweed needs to develop Speed on Tweed and the Kingscliff a more eff ective strategy around at- Food Art and Jazz festival followed tracting tourists and decide if they the same fate. Th e three festivals at- want festivals to be a part of that strat- tracted thousands of tourists to the egy. And if they do then they need shire with volunteers doing the vast to give more fi nancial and ongoing majority of the work. support to ensure the events are vi- Organiser of the Wollumbin able and able to last the distance,’ Ms Dreaming Festival, Chana Beck, said Beck said. this week the committee and organis- Wollumbin Dreaming Festival was ing team were overworked and ‘no a unique event and a sister festival to longer had the stamina to continue the very successful Dreaming Festi- Murwillumbah’s Jade Copeland and Rocky (aka Pressed On) do a bit of last minute study for the HSC exams which this great event, which is now his- val at Maleny in the Sunshine Coast start this Friday in NSW. tory.’ hinterland. Ms Beck said for seven years the Volunteer organiser of the King- Madeleine Doherty Jade who’ll have a weekend off with the track at 5.30am each day followed festival had presented the Tweed’s scliff Food Art and Jazz Festival for friends before heading back to the by school at 10am, home by 4pm, only multicultural festival with more its last three years, Rose Wright, said Murwillumbah High School student track. studies to 7.30pm and then off to bed than 20 bands, art gallery workshops, the last year of the festival brought Jade Copeland is on a winner as she ‘Th ere’s always enough time to par- for an early rise. Indigenous dance groups, Elders talk, in 35,000 people and was the biggest heads into the straight for her HSC ty but never enough to get where you Taking on the male-dominated environmental displays and much trade day Kingscliff businesses had exams with a jockey apprenticeship want,’ Jade said. horse racing industry doesn’t faze more. ever had. in her saddle. Since she was four years old, Jade Jade who is one of two female jockeys ‘I worked alongside a very small Ms Wright, who now works as the Seventeen-year-old Jade will kick has been riding horses and aft er 12 in Murwillumbah. team of dedicated volunteers up to 80 manager of Industry and Destination off her HSC exams with English this years in the Cabarita Pony Club she ‘It’s not too bad really. If they think hours a week prior to the festival and Development for Australian Regional Friday (October 17) and wrap her landed a job as a track worker with you can bring in a winner they’ll put we had limited help,’ Ms Beck said. Tourism Resource Centre at Southern schooling up on November 6 aft er horse trainer Darryl Ward in Murwil- you on. It’s all about winning,’ she Th e not-for-profi t festival had min- Cross University, said Tweed Shire sitting her chemistry, biology, ancient lumbah. said. imal fi nancial assistance, including Council needed to develop a more co- history, maths and PE exams. Juggling school and the horses has While her passion is racing horses, $5,000 from Tweed Shire Council. continued on page 2 Th ere’ll be no Schoolies Week for not been diffi cult for Jade, who hits continued on page 2

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Lovingly restored classic boats will cruise the Tweed River from 11am on Saturday as part of the Tweed River Classic Boat Regatta. The boats depart from Chinderah for the trip up river to Murwillumbah Rowing Club in Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Saturday activities around the Jack Evans Boat Harbour include lantern making work- shops from 3pm-5pm, where you can create your own col- ourful lantern, circus and hip hop workshops, entertainment with bands, circus and drum- mers so don’t forget your rug or chair for a picnic in the park. Volunteers are urgently Waiting patiently for the Olympic pool to fill last week were (l-r): Nick Byrne, 12, Bill Byrne, 10, needed to carry lanterns de- Jane Higgins, 10, Matt Thackray, 12, Janet Byrne (swimming mum and secretary of Murwillum- picting various characters for bah Swimming Club), Madeleine Carroll, 15, Molly Dittmar, 13, and Chloe Dittmar, 11. Saturday’s Lights on the Har- Kirsty Barker came first in the girls under-10 section of the For some it’s half empty but bers are waiting for the pool to ground of champions. bour lantern parade. Parade Tweed River Festival Paddle Challenge at Jack Evans Boat for members of the Murwil- reopen after a year without a The pool will open on Fri- marshals and canoeists are also Harbour last Saturday. lumbah Swimming Club the local water hole. day, November 28, and the urgently needed. To volunteer, Tweed Aquatic Centre’s Olym- Last week members had a swimming club is anticipating call Dianne on 02 6670 2783. pic pool is half full. sneak preview of what they a big splash as they dive into a The lantern parade will attraction at the harbour from Murwillumbah Rowing Club Patiently the 100-plus mem- believe will be the training new era of swimming. brighten up the downtown 8am-4pm and the emergency at 7.30am. Tweed Heads area on Satur- services family fun day runs The festival aims to raise day night, followed by the fire- there from 11am to 3pm. awareness about the impor- Dreaming festival a volunteers’ nightmare from page 1 works spectacular from 7pm The Murwillumbah Tweed tance of our local waterways to and music in the park. River Swim Classic includes our lives and lifestyles. ordinated approach to tourism ignated event coordinator who ment with council taking more On Sunday, the Kids in Need three swims (400m, 1.2km and To see the full program visit and event management. worked with festival organisers responsibility to ensure the suc- dragon boat festival is the main 2.5km) with registration at the www.tweed.nsw.gov.au ‘There are a number of excel- to secure funding and ensure cess and longevity of events. lent models, Clarence Valley the events crossed their t’s and ‘The loss of the Wollumbin being one, where industry and dotted their i’s. Dreaming Festival is very sad Jade juggles school and jockey job economic development com- Mr Villiers said there were considering we have just had bined with community based moves afoot to resurrect Speed the federal ministers for envi- from page 1 work, if all fails she’d like to be a ‘I want to ride in the Mel- economic development are all on Tweed while there were ronment and tourism in the Jade is a realist and has not let large-animal vet. bourne Cup, Hong Kong and integrated,’ she said. plans for a new festival at King- heart of the Tweed expound- her school studies suffer. Once the HSC is over she’ll London. I want to travel. You Tweed Tourism boss Phil scliff. ing its natural beauty and her- While she hopes to have a be off and racing as an appren- have to be the best and that’s Villers said there was a strategy But Ms Wright believed itage as they launch it on to the career in the horse racing in- tice jockey for Darryl Ward. what I want to be,’ a deter- in place and council had a des- there was room for improve- world stage,’ Ms Wright said. dustry and has laid the ground- ‘If she wasn’t doing her HSC mined Jade said. she’d be riding on Melbourne Cup Day at Murwillumbah ■ TheTweed Shire Echo wishes Races,’ Darryl said. all Tweed HSC students the While Murwillumbah Races very best for their examina- lights up Jade’s face, she has her tions and a bright and reward- sights set much higher. ing future. Holiday-parks feedback wanted Tweed residents are being families and provides the park urged to provide feedback on with income outside peak peri- laws governing holiday parks ods,’ she said. across NSW, with a discussion ‘Before 2002, there were paper released for comment. sometimes disputes because The Holiday Parks (Long- the parties had no clear rights term Casual Occupation) Act under the law and the Act was 2002 was introduced to address introduced to address that situ- the unique circumstances that ation.’ arise when families own vans, Ms Judge said the Act spells which they keep on a rented out the rights and responsibili- site for casual use. ties of the van owner, as well as Fair Trading Minister Vir- the park owner. ginia Judge said some families ‘This includes putting agree- make arrangements with a park ments in writing, minimum no- owner to keep their van on-site tice periods to increase site fees year round so they can use it or end the agreement, notice of at times such as Christmas, changes to park rules and a dis- Easter or school holidays. pute resolution system for when ‘This arrangement is good things go wrong,’ she said. for van owners and park op- Submissions close on Oct- erators – it can save money for ober 24, 2008. 2 October 16, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News New council stirs up hornets nest over Bay Street sale Ken Sapwell the small volume of traffic that tion that public discussion of part of Bay Street carries. the subject ‘would confer a The new council has stirred-up ‘Nobody was under the impression that we were ‘The proposal is that this will commercial advantage’ on the a hornets nest over its contro- facilitate commercial activation prospective purchasers. versial decision to go behind about to lose one of the busiest roads in the central of Bay Street and the activation ‘The council report had a closed doors to discuss plans to of the Jack Evans Boat Harbour whole lot of information re- sell part of a street in the Tweed business district without any public discussion… without locating any physical garding probity and the proc- Heads CBD for a multi-story structure within the harbour.’ esses we would use and what residential development. there are a lot of people who are outraged over this.’ He said any development our commercial position was Some residents accuse coun- would be attached to the shop- and they’re matters which cillors of failing at their very ping centre and would com- should quite appropriately be first meeting to honour prom- at Kingscliff for high-rise de- you’re not discussing amounts publicising our intent (to close prise a mix of retail, commer- dealt with as commercial in ises of new levels of transpar- velopment?’ of money at this stage,’ said Cr and sell part of the road) to get cial and residential. confidence.’ ency following Daly report Veteran councillor Phil Youngblutt, who was not given community feedback,’ he said. Asked about his authorisa- Deputy mayor Barry Long- criticism that the former sacked Youngblutt, who won the sup- a chance to speak on his coun- And despite a resolution tion to negotiate with devel- land said it was a question of council considered an exces- port of only Greens councillor cil motion a because of appar- seeking to publicise plans ‘for opers, he said, ‘Well, there accepting Mr Rayner’s advice sive number of agenda items in Katie Milne when he tried to ent confusion. the disposal of Bay Street’ will be very little negotiation but he did not believe the confidential sessions. remove the item headed ‘Bay ‘I think they’ve gone a bit which outline potential devel- until we get feedback and the council had been wrongly ad- Council-watchers got their Street, Tweed Heads – Road paranoid about this and have opment options, Mr Rayner council resolves whether this vised. first inkling of the proposed Closure and Disposal’ from the gone a little bit too far. Surely said only part of the southern is something it wants to pursue ‘I do believe there was a mega-deal involving the sale confidential section, said yes- you want people to know.’ end of the street was earmarked or not.’ commercial imperative but I of part of Bay Street when terday he couldn’t understand Mr Rayner said it was wrong for closure and sale. He denied that his approval don’t think I can comment any they viewed the minutes of the secrecy. to assume from the minutes ‘It’s only a partial road closure to enter talks before council ap- more,’ said the retired federal last week’s confidential council ‘If you are going to sell it I that the road closure and sale and not a full road closure – it’s proved any sale was putting the government auditor. meeting which authorised sev- can’t see any reason for keep- was a done deal. 30 metres wide and only needs cart before the horse – and said ■ Milne unhappy with legal eral initiatives. ing it secret, particularly if ‘What we will be doing is to be two-lanes wide to carry he stood by his recommenda- advice, see page 7 They included advising the Lands Department ‘that ap- proval to close the road is to Rescue Rhino set to roam Kingscliff Beach proceed’ and authorising gen- eral manager Mike Rayner ‘to enter into direct negotiations’ with developer Walker Corp and the management of Tweed Centro to ‘obtain value for money’ for the sale. One of the first to spot the minutes, Save the Jack Evans Boat Harbour committee member Stephanie Deane, said she reacted in ‘shock and disbelief’. She said the deal seemed to resurrect a proposal which was killed off following com- munity uproar to sell Bay Street to allow a developer to build two towers which en- croached on the foreshores of the harbour. ‘If this is correct, it’s an out- Tweed Coast Holiday Parks business development manager Andrew Illingworth, left, and rage that we now have a council Cudgen Headland SLSC president Gary Cain with the new all-terrain Rhino quad bike at willing to sell-off our roads to Kingscliff Beach last week. Photo Luis Feliu ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC developers for dollars! God help the crown reserves,’ she said. Cudgen Headland Surf Life officer Andrew Illingworth. up to the other end of the SCHOOL ‘Nobody was under the im- Saving Club (SLSC) is much However, as the beach sea- beach,’ he said. KINGSCLIFF pression that we were about to more mobile these days thanks son had not yet officially start- ‘It’s great for our roving pa- lose one of the busiest roads to a brand new all-terrain ve- ed and with renovations un- trols and it can carry all our Where Parish and Family in the central business district hicle and the generosity of two derway at the club, the Rhino essential lifesaving gear such Partnership is Primary! without any public discus- organisations. had to wait for the start of the as spinal board and oxygen sion… there are a lot of people Tweed Coast Holiday Parks lifesaving season this month equipment’. Our great Parish School who are outraged over this. recently contributed $8,500 to be put through its paces. Mr Illingworth said Tweed is enrolling now for 2009 ‘Our new councillors ran on to the club for the purchase Mr Cain said the club Coast Holiday Parks were Telephone today for the platform of no more meet- of the Rhino for the Cudgen had to use a member’s four- pleased to be associated with Enrolment Information ings behind closed doors, pub- Headland SLSC, which was wheel-drive vehicle recently initiatives that improved the or a meeting with our Principal lic consultation and account- matched dollar for dollar by for an emergency callout at safety of residents and tour- ability but they appear to have Yamaha Australia. the northern end of Kingscliff ists. St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School fallen at the first hurdle.’ Cudgen Headland SLSC Beach to help an asthma suf- ‘The vehicle will be used to 8 Pearl Street Kingscliff 2487 ‘I wonder what [council- president Gary Cain re- ferer after an attack. quickly transport surf rescue Phone: 02 6674 1368 lor] Dot Holdom would have ceived the vehicle recently ‘These are the types of jobs and resuscitation equipment 2008 Total School Fees = $1565 (1 Child) thought if the council decided from Tweed Coast Holiday this vehicle will be very handy along the length of Kingscliff to close part of Marine Parade Parks’ business development for, especially as it’s a fair way Beach,’ he said.

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Tweed family aids Cambodian soccer Walk to help Ugandan that on an earlier visit to Cam- bodia she delivered some soc- children cer shorts to the group and asked what else they needed. ‘Balls’, was the answer she received. So on her return to the Tweed she set about the task. ‘We had balls from soccer clubs, Kingscliff and Gold Coast, local primary schools and lots from staff at Centrelink in Tweed Heads South. ‘Fifty balls were delivered by myself and my three teen- age children, Ruby, Jordan and Ned, during a training session in Phnom Penh. Last year’s Gulu Walk group from the Tweed-Gold Coast at ‘From this group of kids a Duranbah Beach. The Mortimer family with team Vicki Mortimer may have inad- ball Cambodia organisation. Cambodian team will come members affi liated with Happy vertently just dashed Australia’s Th e organisation provides soc- to Melbourne in December to Tweed residents can walk to in the country’s 22-year war. Football Cambodia after they chances for the World Cup in cer gear and training for poor play in the Homeless World help the children of Uganda ‘Since its inception, Gulu donated soccer balls. 2040 aft er she and her three and homeless youth in Phnom Cup for the fi rst time,’ Vicki this Saturday, October 18. Walk has raised over $1-mil- teenage children delivered 50 Penh. said. For more info go to www. Organiser of the Gulu Walk, lion for the children of north- soccer balls to the Happy Foot- Vicki, from Kingscliff , said happyfootballcambodia. John Lee of Tweed Heads said ern Uganda. the event gave people the op- ‘While there is progress on portunity to not only show the ground, peace still eludes they care but to join with like- the Acholi of northern Uganda mined people to make a dif- and only together can we make ference. a diff erence in what former UN ‘Not many people know the Under-Secretary General of plight of the Uganda residents Humanitarian Aff airs Jan Ege- as the events are going unmen- land called “the world’s most tioned,’ Mr Lee said. neglected humanitarian crisis” ‘In mid September Uganda and “one of the biggest scan- rebels made a surprise attack dals of our generation,”’ Mr Lee on a village and kidnapped said. two classrooms full of children. ‘Join us on Saturday, October In the following days, tens of 18 in a global eff ort to bring thousands of people fl ed their peace to northern Uganda homes in fear of the rebels. joining thousands around the ‘Imaging the headlines if this world to raise money for ed- happened here – 90 kids stolen ucation and rehabilitation to and hauled off into the forest Uganda’s war-aff ected youth,’ EJTUBODF! to be used as soldiers. Th e lives Mr Lee said. of these children go unnoticed The walk in Tweed Heads FEVDBUJPO!XJUI! and unmentioned by the rest of will start at 4pm (DST) and the world,’ Mr Lee said. leave from Jack Evans Boat Th e Gulu Walk is to remind Harbour (old caravan park) UIF!TVQQPSU! people of the fear and terror and then follow the beachfront that other people live with, he via Duranbah, Point Danger, said. Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, PG!B!SFBM! ‘In 2005, as many as 40,000 Coolangatta Surf Club and children walked from their then back to the harbour by rural villages into the town of 5pm. DPNNVOJUZ Gulu and other urban centres For more information con- to sleep in relative safety and tact John Lee on 0402 808 727 avoid abduction by the Lord’s or visit his website at www. Resistance Army (LRA) for use youhaveafriend.org.au Students to help prevent crime Tweed Valley Neighbourhood ‘It’s a pilot program includ- Watch is leading the fi eld es- ing the school students for the tablishing NSW’s fi rst ‘School fi rst time,’ Mr Levenson said. Watch’ with all eyes on Banora ‘We are trying to get kids to Point High School. see that there is another way in Secretary of Neighbourhood life and crime isn’t it,’ he said. Watch Tweed Valley, Gor- In giving youth a voice Mr don Levenson, is leading the Levenson was hopeful they charge against the gatecrash- would report crime to the LZÉkZheZci(%nZVghYZkZade^c\djg^ciZgcVi^dcVaan"VlVgYZYY^hiVcXZZYjXVi^dcegd\gVb ing of private parties, street school, the police or to Crime violence, drug use, sexual as- Stoppers if they wanted to re- i]ViXdccZXihdjghijYZcihidi]ZZci^gZJHFXdbbjc^in#>[ndjÉgZXdch^YZg^c\Y^hiVcXZ sault, use of weapons, threats main anonymous. ZYjXVi^dc!iVa`idVjc^kZgh^inl]djcYZghiVcYhi]VihijYn^c\k^VY^hiVcXZZYjXVi^dc to school staff and students, ‘Th ere have been problems YdZhcÉi]VkZidbZVcY^hiVci# school vandalism, property at schools with break and crime and car theft . enters and we’ve all seen the Mr Levenson said Neigh- violence on the streets from bourhood Watch, the police, children as young as nine,’ he Tweed Shire Council, school said. <_dZekjceh[Wj staff and students will launch ‘When I was a boy I did School Watch tomorrow (Fri- naughty things but not with ijkZokig$Yec%Z_ijWdY[ day, October 17) at Banora knives. They are carrying Point High School in an eff ort knives now,’ he said. to get crime under control. School Watch is to be vet- 9H?9EI0GB:&&(**8DIM&(((+C ijkZo@kig$[Zk$Wk ijkZokig$Yec%Z_ijWdY[ '.&&.'').& Since April the group has ted closely before it is intro- been planning the new phase in duced to more schools in the crime prevention and control. 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Hastings Point wins inspection Polglase maintains briefi ng boycott Ken Sapwell ‘It’s not a beatup and we’re entific research showing the Ken Sapwell adding they should learn their it didn’t have any meat on not greenies. Our views now fragile creek system and the job ‘on the fl oor of the council it,’ he complained, saying he Hastings Point solicitor John have the support of the coun- surrounding sea environment Veteran councillor Warren like everyone else.’ would have liked to have re- O’Reilly slipped under the cil’s coastal management com- was suffering from siltation Polglase has told colleagues he Cr Polglase says it is this de- gained a spot on his former guard of the new council to mittee,’ he said. and acid-sulphate runoff from will continue to boycott pre- cision rather than any sugges- sports advisory and regional secure an inspection of a local Mr O’Reilly said 3,500 various sources, including de- meeting briefings by senior tion of a sulk over his mayoral arts committees, ‘but I didn’t marine habitat which residents school students a year visited a velopments. staff because he believes they loss which saw him miss out on get a guernsey.’ fear is being destroyed by over- marine research centre in a lo- Mr O’Reilly said after the shouldn’t be part of normal election to any of the 36 seats But deputy mayor Barry development. cal caravan park setup so they meeting that he welcomed the council processes. on a myriad of council com- Longland denied the fi ve coun- Mr O’Reilly won an on-the- could study a rich environment new councillors’ willingness to Cr Polglase, who was mayor mittees up for grabs at the fi rst cillors attending the briefing spot commitment from coun- unique to the waters around look at the problems at Hast- meeting had conspired to ex- cillors at a community access Hastings Point. ings Point fi rst hand. ‘I have told them I won’t have a bar of clude him. presentation, undermining a ‘Hopefully this will turn ‘It wasn’t a question of people long tradition of former coun- Poor planning over a new leaf for both the those meetings.’ being put on the committees… cils which refrained from ‘The problem is that right council and the community,’ some people said they would making a decision on public now they are viewing detailed said Mr O’Reilly, a member of when the former council was full-blown council meeting in like to be involved in that com- submissions until they were presentations regarding the the town’s residents’ associa- sacked following an inquiry by more than three years. mittee or another as part of a considered behind closed destruction of the environ- tion which has been involved Maurice Daly, said he didn’t ‘Th ose committee positions general discussion when we doors. ment through poor planning,’ in a long running row with the think it was right that coun- were predetermined before the were being taken through the Th e councillors, still on an he said. council while it was under ad- cillors should go through the meeting – it was a waste of time business paper,’ Cr Longland apparent learning curve, gave ‘They are now showcasing ministration. business paper with staff before putting my name forward. said. him verbal assurances they destruction rather than the The association has asked meetings. ‘Afterwards one of them ‘The question of nomina- would attend an inspection unique beauty of Hastings the NSW Court of Appeal to ‘If you read through the came up to me and said that tions was left to when we got following an impassioned plea Point.’ review an approval by the Land Daly report it was one of the because I wasn’t at the meeting to the actual council meeting to save a particularly unique He said a Hastings Point and Environment Court for a things that he castigated the they didn’t know what com- as everyone saw. marine environment now un- locality plan drawn up six three-storey retirement centre former council about,’ said Cr mittee to put me on.’ ‘We’ve had the business der threat. years ago was never ratified in the village which is now be- Polglase, who along with Cr He said he rejected his only papers containing the com- Mr O’Reilly urged the seven by the council and residents ing marketed as a 5-star luxury Phil Youngblutt did not attend nomination as an alternative mittee items since September councillors to meet local ma- were becoming increasingly resort for the over 55s. the briefi ng. delegate on the museum com- 30 so people have had plenty rine biologists and view a pres- concerned that development Th e centre, which comprises ‘I have told them I won’t mittee when it was put forward of opportunity to express an entation of the crisis which was pressures were threatening the seven residential fl at buildings have a bar of those meetings by new mayor Joan van Lie- interest. developing in the once pristine imminent destruction of the with 262 units, will almost because I don’t support having shout because it was just a ‘spur ‘Th ere was certainly no sys- waterways around Hastings local Cudgera Creek. double the population of Hast- council staff present to inter- of the moment off er.’ tematic process to try to ex- Point. Th is was backed up by sci- ings Point. rogate them on their reports,’ ‘Th ey threw me a bone but clude anyone.’ Sports thieves use wheelie bins for heist Contemporary Stylish Madeleine Doherty

Murwillumbah’s Sportsworld took a hit last week when thieves brazenly broke in, tak- ing off with thousands of dol- DUNE lars worth of gear, all within metres of the police station. DESIGN BOUTIQUE It was a shocking discov- Individualised personal styling ery for the owners, Jason and (appointments recommended) Alison Dittmar, when they arrived at work last Wednes- Leather handbags, shoes & accessories day morning to find almost $10,000 worth their top range 2/5 Coronation Avenue of mens’ runners, high per- formance gear and their com- Pottsville Beach (02) 6676 4453 puter missing. -ETALICUSs'RABs#OOPER3TREETs,ILIs6-s3AMVARA But what astounded them ANDINTRODUCINGFOR-EN4AROCASHsLNDUSTRIEs,4" more was the sheer audacity of the thieves. ‘I reckon they’ve come in Kingscliff Village prior to the breakin to get the lay of the land. Th ey’ve had a Dental shopping list and known ex- actly what they’re after,’ Mr Shop 20 Dittmar said. Kingscliff Shopping Village ‘They’ve used a bar to get Cnr Turnock & Pearl Streets through fi ve layers of wall and Kingscliff NSW 2487 come out under a desk in the back of the shop away from the kvd@coastaldentalcare. security cameras,’ Mr Dittmar com.au said. He believed the smaller of Alison and Jason Dittmar taking stock after thieves broke in, getting away with thousands of Ph: (02) 6674 3344 the thieves came through the dollars’ worth of gear last week. Fax: (02) 6674 4497 hole, using the security sen- sor light from the neighbour- shop and then loading them be hit like this,’ Mr Dittmar ment for not adjusting police ing business to see, then used with the loot and calmly mov- said. numbers to correspond to the a very large pair of bolt cutters ing them to their car. He doesn’t blame the lack of neighbouring population. to cut the padlock on the back ‘So if anyone heard anything, police, saying ‘we are resourced Coincidently the previous door allowing the larger thief they’d just think it was some- for the size of the population’. owner of the sports shop was Whole person dentistry to get in. one putting out the bins,’ Mr ‘Th e problem is while we are robbed in exactly the same way Preventative care ‘They’ve known where we Dittmar said. a relatively small community three years ago, he said. Orthodontics Neuromuscular balance keep our stock, where the se- Th e Dittmars have now in- with police numbers to match, While it was a devastating TMJ, head and neck Cosmetic treatment pain treatment Major rehabilitation curity cameras are and they’ve creased their security but not it’s not taken into account that blow for the Dittmars, the Holistic services A full range of dental treatments known it was garbage night,’ without a bit of soul search- we have about 500,000 people flowers and chocolates from to suit the entire family he said. ing. sitting next door on the Gold fellow business colleagues at Early intervention childhood Th e thieves used the wheelie ‘Murwillumbah business Coast – we’re sitting ducks,’ Mr Surf Solutions as a gesture of orthodontics bins from the back of the shop community is a bit of a family Dittmar said. support eased the frustration, emptying the rubbish into the aff air and we don’t expect to He blames the state govern- they said. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 16, 2008 5 Local News Climate-change dinosaurs offer illusory hope… Ken Sapwell there was a world-wide warm- ing trend. Critics may brand Bob Carter ‘Of course there are elements and Alan Moran global warm- of truth in what they are saying ing heretics, but most who because it’s not entirely black packed a club auditorium to and white but I think they have hear their message last week overstepped their mark by say- may well dub them the high ing it isn’t occurring. priests of hope. ‘It’s not a credible view in Whatever is happening to light of the scientific evidence our climate, they say, is not over the last 10 years. There’s a caused by human activity and consensus from 1,000 scientists therefore can’t be fixed by hu- who study climate change from man intervention. around the world that almost It’s just part of the natural cli- undoubtedly humans are to mate cycle and global warming blame for global warming.’ is only a myth spread by politi- Prof Jones also rejected Dr cians, film stars, dodgy scien- Moran’s assertion that tech- tists and Rupert Murdoch. nology was not up to reducing The 300 people who paid CO2 emissions but agreed that $20 to attend what was billed Woodside Petroleum, Esso likes of John Howard and his position and incense his mously challenge him to a bet, a carbon trading scheme may as ‘Climate change hysteria and Australia and more than a doz- Hugh Morgan. detractors. offering odds of two to one, not be the best answer. the real cost of carbon trading’, en other energy companies. He says one of Moran’s roles Articles include ‘Modern that temperatures wouldn’t rise He said a carbon tax would went away assured that their Dr Carter is also a found- was to support the Howard global warming may turn out over the next 10 years. It wasn’t be totally transparent, not power and petrol use won’t ing member of the Austral- government and the fossil fuel to be a lot of hot air’, ‘Cool ra- taken. open to manipulation and change the weather and rising ian Environment Foundation, industry with anti-environ- tionality shatters greenhouse Director of Southern Cross more acceptable to the public seas won’t swamp their homes described as a front group set mental opinions about climate hype’, ‘Climate change is not University’s Centre of Regional and industry. anytime soon. up by the IPA to campaign for science. about the weather’, ‘British Climate Change Studies, Gra- None of this dampened the But a quick internet search weaker environmental laws. ham Jones, said Prof Carter enthusiastic applause and the uncovers a bevy of critics who Dr Moran, director of the Dr Moran has argued that because most was not a recognised climate warm buzz around the tea and question their conclusions, sci- IPA’s deregulation unit which change scientist. sandwiches at interval after entific expertise and their links works to end most government people travel by car governments should ‘I don’t know whether he has Prof Carter finished a power- with groups reportedly funded regulation, has argued that be- spend more on roads and nothing on much credibility left now. He point presentation claiming by companies involved in the cause most people travel by really got slammed by scientists the government is failing in its energy industry. car governments should spend public transport. after he appeared on a number duty if it sticks to its carbon Both Dr Carter and fellow more on roads and nothing on of panels before the election trading plan. global warming denier, Alan public transport. Dr Robert Carter, a ma- report the last hurrah of war- to discuss climate change,’ he At the end of the night most Moran, belong to the right- Director of the left-leaning rine geophysics professor at maholics’ and ‘There is a prob- said. took up an offer from former wing think tank, the Institute Australia Institute, Clive Ham- Queensland’s James Cook Uni- lem with global warming – it Prof Jones said the latest Tweed councillor Bob Brins- of Public Affairs (IPA) which ilton, has dubbed him one of versity, has published several stopped in 1998’. Inter-governmental Panel for mead to purchase a copy of a is widely reported to receive Australia’s climate change articles on climate change with The latter article prompted Climate Change (IPCC) was DVD entitled, ‘The great global funding from companies like ‘dirty dozen’ along with the titles which pretty well sum up one bemused scientist to fa- unequivocal in finding that warming swindle’. Energetic Scalp, Neck & Facial Massage …But they know how to whip it up It feels like the disharmony is melting away… Human-induced climate And it was a waste of time put global warming at the top change is a medieval-type to cut CO2 emissions in Aus- of their list of concerns. myth perpetrated by dodgy tralia or world-wide because He suggested this should science and general hysteria, it would result in no measur- serve as a warning to Aus- An Energetic Scalp, warn two of Australia’s leading able change to our climate but tralian PM Kevin Rudd who global-warming sceptics. would wreck industries and thought he was going to be re- Neck & Facial Massage Professor Bob Carter and Dr likely cause widespread power elected on the issue. is one of the most pleasurable and comforting Alan Moran told 300 people in blackouts. Dr Moran spoke of the dam- releasing techniques of all. Performed by naturopath Tweed Heads that the cost of Prof Carter said the world age to our economy which government attempts to limit was being swamped with glo- would occur if Australians, Sue Kira, it is powerfully transformational and can CO2 emissions and bring in a bal warming conferences and who were among the highest release the aff ects of stress and emotions. carbon trading scheme would propaganda espoused by cel- polluters, were forced to re- Emotions can be trapped in the organs of our body – cause economic havoc compa- ebrities like Cate Blanchett duce CO2 emissions from 16 anger in the liver, sadness in the sacrum, frustration rable to today’s credit market and Al Gore and media baron tonnes per capita to a target of meltdown. Rupert Murdoch while four 3.4 tonnes per capita. in the gall bladder. Refl ex points on the face, neck Prof Carter, a marine geolo- little-known experts who he The country’s vast smelting and scalp connect to the organs of the body and an gist from James Cook Univer- named were ignored. industry would be destroyed Energetic Scalp, Neck & Facial Massage can help sity and Dr Moran, an energy ‘How many people do they and there wouldn’t be enough release these stored emotions. It is also gorgeous to receive. economist, poured scorn on (celebrities) influence – it’s money to go around to com- global warming advocates hundreds of millions of peo- pensate it and other industries “Aft er having a facial harmony massage with Sue I have never felt quite who they see as being part of a ple while the others (named damaged by an attempt to so relaxed or pampered in my entire life. Pure indulgence, pure heaven!” world-wide conspiracy to push experts) influence only a few choke-off CO2 emissions. Karen, (Brisbane) a fashionable but unscientifi- thousand,’ he said. 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Local MP Riding to work a joy Organic welcomes produce now in Rudd’s Tweed on Thursdays From 9am - 4pm rescue Much from local farmers Commencing 23rd October at East Coast Bulk Foods package 4 Machinery Drive 07 5523 2992 Richmond MP Justine Elliot was quick off the mark this week to get the word out on the Rudd Government’s $10.4 billion strategy for Australian households. ‘Rudd’s decisive action is to make sure working families and pensioners in Richmond have a secure future and the ✶ Games ✶ Magic ✶ Costumes benefi ts of a strong economy,’ They pedalled from Robina and other exotic locations to the Tweed as part of Ride To Work Day she said. yesterday (October 15) promoted by NSW Community Health as part of its push to get us off our ‘Th e $10.4 billion strategy bottoms and out into the fresh air. Riding to work yesterday were (l-r): Kellie Thompson, acting WE SELL FUN would strengthen the national cardiovascular coordinator for the North Coast Area Health Service, Jason Platt, a registered Shop 8, 43 Greenway Drive (Cnr Corporation Circuit) economy and support Aus- nurse at Tweed Hospital, and Liz Patterson from Community Health, Kingscliff . Tweed Heads South 07 5523 2263 tralian households during a deep and prolonged global economic slowdown,’ Ms El- Milne unhappy with legal advice King Street liot said. ‘Almost 45,000 people right Greens’ councillor Katie Milne tions with a developer without believed that the project would Veterinary Hospital here in Richmond would ben- wants to rescind decisions in- calling tenders – I don’t want prove so unpopular it would efi t from the strategy,’ she said. volving the sale of part of Bay to be sacked for what we did cause a public uproar. Street, Tweed Heads, to a de- at our very fi rst meeting,’ she ‘I don’t want to put a whole Pensioners’ down veloper to enable the council said. lot of horrible development is- to get further details about the ‘Th e staff has off ered to pro- sues out there just to upset the Pet Show Day payment project and fresh legal advice. vide me with a one-on-one community who would rather 26th October Under the Rudd Govern- Ms Milne says she will be briefi ng with their legal adviser use their resources for positive Sunday ment’s Economic Security calling on her colleagues to but I suspect they will create a things rather than having to Strategy, pensioners would overturn the four-part resolu- case to justify the advice they fi ght this,’ she said. Starts at 10.00am receive a down payment of tion at the next council meet- are giving. ‘We should be making in- Murwillumbah $1,400 to singles and $2,100 ing because of fears the coun- ‘Unfortunately I can’t dis- formed decisions on their Showgrounds for couples. cil ‘could be getting into deep close what the advice is but behalf and I believe it’s so un- A local annual fancy dress Carers, disability support water.’ I’m worried that we could be popular it should have to go to for your dogs, rabbits, rats and aged pensioners, seniors Th e newly elected council- doing something which could the community. and guinea pigs. and veterans would also ben- lor, who was the only one to be proven to be illegal if chal- ‘I think we have made some $1 donation entry fee goes efi t. oppose the recommendations lenged. Th en we could all be in mistakes in the fi rst meeting. to Friends of the Pound. As well, people who are re- by general manager Mike deep water’ We should have been more That is cheap entertainment ceiving Carer Allowance will Rayner, says she is unhappy She said councillors weren’t prepared and I think we have for your family. with the legal advice provid- fully briefed about the details a lot to learn. For a BUCK you get to see receive $1,000 for each eligible Dr Maggie is in town to win person being cared for, Ms El- ed by council solicitors and of the proposed scheme until ‘We at least need a workshop the cream of Murwillumbah pet trendsetters. the great prizes liot said. wants an independent opin- Mr Rayner and other senior on this so we can give it proper Almost two million families ion. staff met with them shortly consideration.’ receiving Family Tax Benefi t ‘Th e old council was sacked before the start of last week’s ‘It amounts to exclusive A will also receive immediate because it was seen as being too meeting to answer their ques- dealings with developers and I 02 6672 4322 fi nancial support through the close to developers and here we tions. don’t want it turn into our very 6 King Street, Murwillumbah, 2484, NSW strategy with a one-off pay- are going into direct negotia- Ms Milne said she personally own Centro-gate.’ ment of $1,000 for each eligible child in their care. Condong ‘renewable energy’ Book now for Challenging plant now ready for testing economic times Th e fi rst of two renewable en- base-load electricity for about Christmas Parties & Functions ‘We’re responding to the ergy plants built under a joint 60,000 homes. Original, Nutritious, Affordable challenging economic times, venture between Delta Elec- By stockpiling the processed and we’re meeting the needs tricity and NSW sugar cane sugarcane, the renewable en- of local families and pension- farmers has been completed at ergy generators can operate Catering ers through this strategy,’ Ms Condong. year-round supplying energy Elliot said. Th e Condong plant has com- into the state electricity grid. t

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Th at it can even be its own right, but is still very The new ‘tobacco science’ teat and that tingling feeling in ones who think that the ‘faire’ entertained in post-Margaret good psychology. The mere your hip pocket is the invisible in laissez faire has something to Th atcher Britain is a measure fact that the federal and state Remember how for years it was possible to reject the link be- hand of the market vigorously do with justice, are now trying of how desperate things have governments are going ahead tween smoking and disease? That was because there was a whole removing your wallet. to blame the left for the mess; become: it is considered neces- with long term nation building industry – since called ‘tobacco science’– devoted to challenging It is all too tempting to write stealing their lines directly from sary to destroy the free market projects is a signal that things the medical evidence. Its purpose was to raise doubts in people’s an epitaph: the American fundamentalists, in order to save it. remain pretty stable, and this minds and to make them think that there was a debate going on CAPITALISM. Descended they now say it all stems from So where does this leave must have a positive infl uence in scientifi c circles, with the conclusion still unsure. from the line of feudalism, on business and consumer The tobacco companies were willing to invest large sums of conceived by the propertied Th e truly demented economic confi dence. money on the deceit and public relations companies were happy aristocracy and born of co- And then, of course, there is to implement it. That way big tobacco got another ten years to lonial exploitation and rob- libertarians are now trying to blame China. Like Australia, China sell its products unhampered, and as a result countless smokers ber barons. Won many wars the left for the mess; they now say it will not be immune from the died unnecessarily. against the interests of work- all stems from misguided attempts to world meltdown; as the Ameri- The strategy of raising a doubt and suggesting that there was ers and flourished especially cans in particular stop buying a debate among doctors when in fact there was none would in an atmosphere of legislative house the poor… its electronic gadgetry its rate have failed without the complicity of the mainstream media. anarchy, known to its propo- of growth will slow. But Rudd Infl uenced by tobacco advertising, and by their own propensity nents as ‘choice’. Eventually by Mungo MacCallum has been told that it is expect- for presenting topics in adversarial terms, the media played into murdered and devoured by its ed to remain around nine per the hands of tobacco science and reported the views of discred- twin children, Fear and Greed. misguided attempts to house Australia? Well, a little less cent, which will still be more ited medical professionals long after it was common knowledge Greatly missed by gamblers, the poor, and indeed true fraught than the rest of the than enough to maintain a that the ‘research’ paid for by tobacco companies (often behind speculators, stockbrokers, law- capitalists would never dream western world, at least for the healthy demand for Austral- institutional smokescreens) had predetermined results and were, yers, chief executives and many of this, or any other, welfare time being. The Australian ian raw materials. Commod- in another phrase coined at the time, ‘junk science’. other parasites on society. measure. However, they have commitment to a mixed econ- ity prices have fallen, and in It’s a curious sidelight to this history that there should be today Tempting, but probably pre- no problems with a system that omy dates back to federation the wash-up China will end up what the media dubs the ‘climate change debate’. The same strat- mature. With a little help from indiscriminately and forcefully and even John Howard was buying less of our coal and iron egy is taking place, supported by the same newspapers eager its friends and a great deal from thrusts loans upon those clear- unable to unravel it altogether; ore and paying less for them. to promote the idea of signifi cant divisions within the scientifi c unwilling taxpayers, capitalism ly unable to repay them. he never had the scope or the However, this decline will be community. The money this time of course is provided by fossil- has survived many crises in the Aft er all, that’s just business ferocity of his heroes, Th atcher cushioned by the shrunken fuel producers, but the same glib personnel are lined up by the past and will almost certainly and government should never and Ronald Reagan. Our banks Australian dollar. same PR companies. As George Monbiot revealed in a series weather this one too, in the stand in the way of doing busi- were not allowed to get into All in all, we remain the of articles for the UK Guardian, certain scientists – that is to say fullness of time. But even its ness. It should, however, bail the kind of free-for-all that has lucky country – certainly a lot people with science degrees, not necessarily current – could be most zealous adherents have business out when business engulfed their overseas rivals, better off than most. Of course found arguing against the results of medical research in one dec- been forced to admit that the gets into trouble, because af- although they stretched the this won’t stop us whingeing ade and in the next challenging the evidence for climate change. system has suff ered a setback. ter all the business of America limits when and wherever they and blaming the government The human respiratory system is complicated enough, and it It is a while since Tony Ab- is business: what’s good for had the chance. Kevin Rudd for whatever belt-tightening required long, rigorous surveys to detect the eff ects of smoke bott proclaimed: ‘Capitalism is General Motors is good for and Reserve Bank Chairman we undergo. As so oft en, La- inhalation on people’s health. Climate science is even more just another word for freedom’, the USA. Hence the American Glenn Stevens are perfectly bor has come to offi ce at a bad complicated, covering many disciplines, so the opportunities for and he would be unlikely to re- taxpayer is to pay some $700 right in saying that our big four time. But Rudd and his treas- misrepresentation are greater, and have been enthusiastically peat the sentence this week un- billion for essentially worthless at least are comparatively well urer Wayne Swan have so far adopted by the new junk science of climate change denial. At- less qualifi ed by Kris Kristoff er- mortgages, so the banks will placed. been steady and responsible, if tempts to misrepresent the evidence include distorting time- son’s great line: ‘And freedom’s once again have money with Stevens is also in a bet- a shade uninspiring. And with lines, selectively quoting statistics and boldly proclaiming ‘facts’, just another word for nothing which to tempt the suckers. ter position than almost any Malcolm Turnbull in egoma- which cannot be sustained. Frequently, a small and relatively left to lose; nothing ain’t worth In England the taxpayers other central banker because niac demagogue mode, they unimportant detail in a scientifi c paper is seized on as evidence nothing but it’s free.’ will fork out even more – some Australian interest rates are look better all the time. disproving climate change, against the thrust of the paper’s Even John Hewson, who one and a quarter trillion – but still high by world standards. As I fl y out for a fortnight off argument. The author is then permanently claimed as a denier, to once likened the economy to at least they’ll have something This means that he has a lot at the Ubud Writers Festival in his or her chagrin. As always with controversial subjects, the false a rubber sheet (it might bub- to show for it: part ownership more room to cut than most, Bali, I refl ect again that an Aus- claim gets the headline and the follow-up correction is buried in ble up occasionally but there’s of the said banks, indeed the and thus more opportunity tralian passport is just about small type. no point in trying to push the greatest obscenity in the capi- to stimulate the economy the most desirable possession But misrepresenting the scientifi c evidence is only one side of bubbles down again because talist vocabulary: nationalisa- when the world recession in the world, especially in the the campaign. Another is misrepresenting the political context of they’ll only appear somewhere tion. It is a word unspoken in starts to cross our borders, world as it is at the moment. climate change. There’s great play made about ‘31,000 scientists’ signing a petition against the USA joining the Kyoto Convention, but closer examination shows it was a PR stunt and most of the signatories didn’t even have degrees, much less a knowledge of climate science. The websites devoted to climate change denial echo each other’s fraudulent claims, but chasing down the origi- nal furphy usually leads you to an oil company’s spruiker. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The science on human-caused climate change is extremely convincing, but even if it were less unequivocal, we should pay heed instead of claiming that remedies might harm the economy. ALL AREAS OF While money comes and goes in human-scale cycles, planetary warming presents a threat for all of the future. 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8 October 16, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Letters and Comment Baseball bats ready for Saturday’s four by-elections aturday’s four by-elec- A Melbourne Cup field of heartland of southwest Sydney In a move of mind-numbing sands of dollars for his cam- now works as a highly regarded tions will be like an X-ray 11 candidates has nominated which has returned Labor MPs stupidity, the machine has cho- paign. Among the guests was ABC journalist-producer in S of the NSW body politic: at Port Macquarie where the ever since coming into exist- sen another right-wing party western Sydney businessman Cabramatta. it will reveal whether the La- ALP is working hard to create a ence in 1981. hack, 60-something Fairfield Pat Sergi who appeared in the If Labor loses Ryde and Ca- bor Government is in its death complex preferences deal which ‘Grim Reba’ Meagher was City Mayor Nick Lalich, as its pages of the Woodward royal bramatta, its parliamentary ma- throes and if the Coalition has delivers the seat to Independent gifted the seat by the NSW La- candidate. commission into drug traffick- jority will shrink to five seats. enough muscle to win the next Peter Besseling, a former Wara- bor machine in 1994 following He made headlines a few ing 20 years ago. And if the Nationals win Port state election in 2011. tahs player, who is Oakeshott’s For the record, Sergi, who Macquarie, the Coalition will The three Sydney seats up for anointed successor. State of Affairs is a personal friend of Ports have whittled the government’s grabs have daunting double- Labor is desperate to stop Minister and Fairfield MP Joe majority to within striking dis- digit Labor margins – 34.5 per ‘Port’ from returning to the Labor’s real disaster-in- Tripodi, was never charged tance at the next election. cent in former Premier Mor- Nationals whose candidate waiting is Cabramatta with any offence and remains On Saturday, voters will de- ris Iemma’s seat of Lakemba, is a local nurse and popular a blameless citizen. liver a verdict on the lamen- 29 per cent in Health Minister community activist Leslie in the Labor heartland In a total reversal of past table ex-Iemma Government Reba Meagher’s seat of Ca- Williams. of southwest Sydney. form and a radical change of and whether they are buying bramatta and 10.2 per cent in Last weekend’s polls showed direction, the Liberals have Premier Nathan Rees’s colour- former Deputy Premier John Labor’s primary vote in Ryde with Alex Mitchell chosen three candidates from ful promise to have ‘a red hot Watkins’ seat of Ryde. has imploded to 24 per cent non-Anglo backgrounds to run go’ at fixing the State’s services And at Port Macquarie, va- while the Liberals have shot the assassination of the sitting years ago by visiting Newman’s in the Sydney seats – third gen- and economy. cated last month by Independ- to an election-winning 52 per MP John Newman by an ALP convicted assassin, former eration Italian solicitor Victor Since 1941, there have been ent Robert Oakeshott to claim cent. The North Shore seat rival. She never faced a single Fairfield deputy mayor Phuong Dominello in Ryde, Muslim, 131 by-elections in NSW and the federal seat of Lyne and seems destined to return to preselection during her 14-year Ngo, in Long Bay Jail. first generation Australian and Saturday’s four are going to be move to Canberra, the Nation- the Liberals who last held it political career and showed her And last week it was revealed Canterbury councillor Michael among the most dramatic and als are attempting to recapture in 1995. contempt for the electorate by that his business friends or- Hawatt in Lakemba and Dai historic. Even Prime Minister a seat which is part of their Labor’s real disaster-in-wait- residing in a posh unit at the ganised a fund-raising lunch Le, a Vietnamese who came to Kevin Rudd will be glued to natural constituency. ing is Cabramatta in the Labor beachside suburb of Coogee. which collected tens of thou- Australia as a boat person and the TV. Letters to the Editor Fax: 6672 4933 Early friction in council capers Email: [email protected] ■ Congratulations to the Tweed certainly sounds very self as- Longland – would probably Deadline: Noon, Tuesday Shire Echo Letters longer than 200 words and Madeleine Do- sured about being up to the top knock back the offer. And who may be cut; letters already herty for, at last, some bold job, despite offering little to no knows if any of them can sing published in other papers will not and in-depth reporting on experience in civic service and/ anyway. be considered; pseudonyms not the personalities and political or public life. But then, she has Nicholas Canny acceptable. Please include your full leanings of the Tweed’s new Jesus Christ and a millionaire Murwillumbah name, address and phone number. mayor and councillors. spouse to egg her on from the After the patchy and some- sidelines, just as our PM does. ■ Your front page article in times pathetic pieces leading And things are strangely back last week’s Echo, where you Vocal minorities up to their election by our oth- to normal ‘round here when wrote about Mayor Joan van In reference to Mr Alan McIn- er two locally-based, but for- you can look forward to more Lieshout learning ‘the rules tosh’s comment last week at eign-owned newspapers, the vote siding slanging matches, of the Tweed political play- the Murwillumbah Business Tweed Sun and Daily News, dummy spits and storm outs ground’ was spot on! It now Chamber concerning ‘vocal now we know there is already – such an entrenched tradition appears that little Warren and minority groups’. Who do you early friction developing be- within Australian local govern- little Phil are sulking because actually mean, Mr McIntosh? tween the new Liberal Party ment proceedings. they didn’t get their own way The vocal developer minor- mayor, Joan van Lieshout, and Those upcoming Thursday and have taken their bat and ity groups who for the last the two pro-National Party night council meetings now ball and gone home. many years have enjoyed the councillors, Warren Polglase shape up as excellent fodder for The paternalistic arrogance exclusive access to a developer and Phil Youngblutt. the press and great theatre. Just of both men is breathtaking, funded council? Who, like you Wait a minute. Didn’t the ripe for someone to write and and they seem to have severe- said, do not really represent the majority of this district try to produce a stage musical about, ly underestimated the deep community? Who, according vote in a more independent as it’s the thing these days. mistrust with which they are Are you concerned about the to our new mayor, tried des- and/or Greens-oriented coun- Not me though, as my first viewed in the Tweed. financial collapse eroding perately to form another pro- cil? Better luck next time. two choices for the lead roles Judy Wagner developent alliance to benefit ‘Newcomer’ Ms van Lieshout – Dot Holdom and Barry Cabarita Beach your money? only the members of their ex- clusive minority group? devoted teachers run a tight sell the road to allow for high- rise development on the Jack For a solution, speak Or is it the 47 per cent of our ship and I think her school is rise developments proposed Evans Boat Harbour parkland. with Andrew Meeves to voting community that don’t the best this side of the black above Centro Tweed Mall, al- Can you believe this? The discuss a range of financial belong to your way of thinking, stump. though council will not pro- general manager of Tweed Shire strategies to preserve your Mr McIntosh? Maybe you’re They taught my son to read vide any details. Council, Mike Rayner, must be money and prosper in these referring to people in our vil- in kindy and he has progressed Hard to believe isn’t it? Why overjoyed to have a council that challenging times. lages and hamlets that make up to level B in his second year. I is this matter confidential, will approve plans, cooked up Andrew is a highly qualified much of our beautiful shire like have nothing but praise for this where is the transparency we by himself and the previous ad- Certified Practising Hastings Point who live and great little school in the valley were promised and why haven’t ministrators, the state govern- Accountant (CPA) and love it here? at Bilambil. Also, four teachers the public been consulted? It ment and Department of Lands Registered Financial There seems to be a refresh- gave up their free time to take seems to us that nothing has re- officers, without any consulta- Planner. He can give expert ing cool change coming that a group of students down to ally changed. Mike Rayner and tion with the Tweed public. advice on your investments seems to have ruffled a few Canberra on a study tour a few the NSW Lands Department It is now time, councillors, to and superannuation as well feathers, Mr McIntosh, includ- weeks ago. continue to rule the roost and honour your commitment to Andrew Meeves B Bus (Hons) ing our endearing ex-mayor I think teachers are the salt force through whatever devel- consult with Tweed residents as taxation. This provides a CPA & Registered Financial Planner Mr Polglase. Do not worry, of the earth and perhaps some opments they require to bolster on major issues that will affect powerful synergy to increase 24 years experience in the financial Mr Polglase, Mrs van Lieshout past students who are now suc- the state’s sagging coffers, with- them. Yes, this is a major issue and protect your wealth. services and accounting industries seems to have plenty of life cessful might consider a dona- out any regard for the public. and needs to be discussed with experience that will serve her tion to help their old school in Unless and until our elected the public. Phone (02) 6672 6700 for an appointment well as new mayor. its time of need. councillors stand up for what Dudley Kelso at Murwillumbah, Kingscliff or Tugun. Paul Young Brian O’Toole they believe in and truly repre- Tweed Heads Hastings Point Bilambil sent their constituents, we can expect a lot more of the same. Fools and greed best business practice Bilambil School Why the secrecy? Andrew Gregory The economic ramifications of My son came home recently Our recently appointed coun- Tweed Heads climate change far outstrips the ACCOUNTANTS TAX AGENTS FINANCIAL PLANNERS with a message from Carol cillors at their first meeting on short-term greed currently ob- Bool, the principal of Bilambil October 9 behind closed doors Highrise on the way sessing global money shufflers. Public school, that stated fund- and under the guise of ‘confi- If this was not serious it would They can’t be separated, CPA qualified to get ing had been cut to the school. dentiality’ voted overwhelm- make the funny pages. Our the latter caused the former. the maximum refund. 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WET Water very much a part of director’s life Since 2006 there’s been cryptosporidium parasites. signifi cant changes in Th e project is familiar ter- WEATHER ritory for Mr Oxenham who Tweed Council’s top in his early career spent two ECHOS echelons, with four new years in Derbyshire, England, When the weather is too bad for house to house delivery, directors appointed from 1990, designing a simi- pick up a copy of your Echo from the following places: following retirements. lar plant aft er more stringent Banora Point: Banora Point Shopping Murwillumbah: Echo offi ce, Visitor water quality controls were Village, Tweed Heights Shops Centre Ken Sapwell profi les introduced following privati- Burringbar: Real estate agent and Pottsville: Supermarket, bottleshop, sation of the country’s water service station newsagent one of the new directors. Byron Bay: Echo offi ce, Visitors Centre, South Tweed Industrial Estate: Casa system. newsagent, Community Centre Del Cafe, Dolphin Juice Café, Eat Me S Tweed Shire Council After finishing there, he Cabarita Beach: Beach Bar, SLSC and Cafe gets off to its promised teamed up with the Gold Coast cafe, newsagent Stokers Siding: Store fresh start, it will be City Council for a short time Casuarina/Salt: IGA, Salt Bar, Terranora: Supermarket A bottleshop Tumbulgum: Post Offi ce store guided in its decision-making gaining experience in con- Chinderah: Art Gallery, pub, Tweed City: Information desk by four men whose appoint- newsagent struction engineering before Tweed Heads – Minjungbal Drive: ments to key positions were all joining Tweed Shire Council’s Coolagattta – Griffi th Street and South Tweed Bowls Club, Tweed The Esplanade: Three newsagents, Tavern, Community Centre/Library made following the council’s water unit, starting in charge Visitor Info Centre, 7-11 Supermarket, sacking three years ago. Coolangatta Sands and Coolangatta Tweed Heads – Wharf Street: Ivory David Oxenham, Tweed Shire Council’s director of community of contracts before making his Hotel, Surf Club Tavern, Hospital main foyer, Tweed Among the fresh faces at the Heads Bowls Club, newsagent, Twin way to the top. Condong: Store and natural resources division, at his offi ce. Towns, Coolangatta Senior Citizens top is former life-saving cham- He was involved in some big- Fingal Head: Sheoak Shack Club pion and father of two, David ticket sewage treatment aug- Hastings Point: General store, service Tyalgum: Store He stepped into the shoes of The long-serving former station Oxenham, who takes on a di- Uki: Store, pub retired long-serving director Northcliffe club captain and mentation projects along the Kingscliff : Bowls Club, Library/ verse but crucial portfolio as way including the $18 million Community Centre, two newsagents, West Tweed: Seagulls, Cellarbrations, Don Buckley in July follow- vice-president notched up an Broadwater Village Retirement Park, director of the council’s com- Mooball: Pub and cafe ing an organisational upheaval impressive six Australian titles Banora Point and $10 million Spar Supermarket, Kennedy Drive munity and natural resources Mullumbimby: Echo offi ce Newsagent, which coincided with an ex- in the open rescue and resus- Murwillumbah plant upgrades, division. tensive change-of-guard in the citation championships before and is now planning for future council’s top echelons. retiring from competition to needs. triple j’s roots ‘n all presents Under the restructure he re- tutor the Nippers. Mr Oxenham rates the tains the community services ‘I had to cut short the cel- health of our river systems division which has a broad- ebrations of our last win be- as ‘medium’ with some areas, ranging agenda, from looking cause it happened on the day including the mid-catchment, aft er some of the needs of an my daughter was born,’ recalls under more pressure than oth- ageing population to maintain- the now fulltime family man ers. He says his division is in- ing libraries, village halls, mu- who’s made his home close to volved in a range of projects to seums and art galleries. his beloved surf club. improve the health of water- But out went the old build- ways in cooperation with land- ing compliance unit to be re- Planning for global care groups and the Catchment placed by a natural resources warming Management Authority, in- unit set up in part to balance cluding riparian plantings and protection of our waterways But while his competition better management of storm- B6C@ ½AC< !<=D½;C::C;07;0G and coastline while trying to days in the surf are behind him, water run-off . ensure there’s enough tap water Mr Oxenham says he’s prepar- It also looks at ways of im- proving the health and life- =7<17/France in Byron!’ Melissa H. Byron Bay 17. Cut back and tried to confuses laity (5) contain 2000 Romans (7) ‘How can you make such wonderful French food so affordable?’ Brian P. Ballina 23. Asparagus shoot with herb 18. Got right into leaner student makes a refreshing fl avour (9) (7) 5 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay No surprises just check our website for menus, wine list, 25. Large residence needed for 20. Sounds like Ray meant to www.thepetitsnail.com.au recipes, photos, bookings and more… man’s headless lion (7) get clothing (7) 26. Trips around Church of 21. Please come up to England to develop muscle (7) expectations (7) Chess’s latest freedom fighter 27. Makes fun of Des fencing in – or drug cheat, depending on CHESS by Ian Rogers 23. Found on beaches, in deserts ride (7) and aboard ship (5) your point of view – is Manuel Play at Seagulls Club, Thursdays 6–10pm Rivas Pastor. 28. About ledger item for return 24. Cultivate every second After the first round of the practice. For amateurs, hardly Dutch grandmaster Hans Ree, of spacecraft? (2-5) organic seed (5) au fait Spanish Championships in likely to be with the latest who also described the tests as Ceuta, all players were asked to doping rules, it is a no-win situ- nonsense. Last week’s solution give a urine sample for drug test- ation. Around the globe, ama- If Rivas is Ree’s hero, one ing. Rivas, a grandmaster and teurs who agreed to the tests wonders what description he the eighth seed, refused and was have endured bans for activities would give Viswanathan Anand thrown out of the tournament. as innocuous as using an asthma or Vladimir Kramnik if they Rivas, 48, no doubt viewed inhaler during a game. refuse a drug test during their the test as invasive and pointless, Canberra’s Shaun Press, play- world title match which begins given that the drugs being tested ing for New Guinea at the 2004 today (Tuesday). for – including, in Spain, alcohol Calvia Chess Olympiad, dis- Of course, whatever their pri- and steroids – have no conceiv- covered that refusing even an vate views, neither Anand nor improperly conducted test was Ryde Open 2008 able benefit for a chessplayer. Kramnik would risk their career White: B Mandla Rivas, four-time winner of the verboten; his appeal was dis- and the million dollar prize fund Black: D Smerdon Spanish title, becomes the high- missed out of hand by a FIDE over such a point of principle. Opening: Center Counter est ranked player to be penalised tribunal, the leader of which told So it is left to players such as 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Bg4!? 4.Nf3 4.f3 for refusing a doping test and him later that if he wanted a Rivas (and Press) to be heroes Bf5 5.c4 e6! is one of Smerdon’s favourite may find a two year ban added fair hearing he should go the and try to force a change of the gambits. 4...Qxd5 5.c4?! Qh5 5...Bxf3 would also be fine for Black. 6.Be2 Nc6 7.Bf4? 7.Be3 © Lovatts Publications to his expulsion. Court of Arbitration for Sport in rules, so that players, if tested, When drug testing for chess- Lausanne! 0-0-0 8.Nbd2 is the true test of Black’s open- are at least tested for substances ing set-up. 7...0-0-0 8.Nc3 Nxd4! 9.Nxd4 players was introduced almost Press, who after his ordeal which might help their chess. a decade ago, grandmasters was frequently told by his chess e5 10.Nd5 Otherwise White simply loses a Send your letters and feedback to ■ This week’s game sees David pawn. 10...Bxe2 11.Qxe2 Qxe2+ 12.Nxe2 sometimes refused tests without betters that he should just have Nxd5 13.Bxe5 Nb4! 14.0-0? 14.Kf1 was the [email protected] or fax 6672 4933 penalty but in recent years, as taken the test and shut up, must Smerdon (pictured) warming last chance, although after 14...Nd3 Black is And check out our website – the world body FIDE became be rather envious at the response up for the Dresden Olympics well on top. 14...Re8 15.f4 f6 16.a3 Nc6 www.tweedecho.com.au tougher, only amateurs have Rivas is enjoying. by winning the Ryde Open in 17.Bxf6 Rxe2 18.Bc3 Bc5+ 19.Kh1 Bd4 continued the civil disobedience ‘Rivas is my hero!’ declared convincing fashion. 20.Rfe1 Rhe8 0-1 Wine Tasting Offer serene Would you like a private wine tasting? 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1. Lynn Cohen as Golda Meir decides to send Mossad assassins after the terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games. Steven Spielberg’s Munich (Prime, Friday 8.30pm) cleverly examines the limits of vengeance. 2. It must be blockbuster night on Friday. Alexander (NBN, 8.30pm), starring Colin Farell, is not as bad as its box offi ce receipts suggest. Oliver Stone always makes interesting movies, and this one examines the limits of conquest. 3. Ten’s blockbuster contribution is King Kong (Saturday 8.35pm), as Peter Jackson invades Jurassic Park territory 1 2 3 with panache.

4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 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 The Food Lovers’ Guide To 11.00 Playhouse Disney 11.30 Seven News 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 ABC Fora Australia (G) Repeat. 12.00 Movie: A Little Thing Called 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 The Lion Man (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.30 Insight: Kids and Crime Repeat. Murder (M, 2006) Stars Judy Davis, 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. 2.30 The Body Hunters (PG) Repeat. Jonathan Jackson, Ari Cohen. 11.00 Ten News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Living Black Repeat. 2.30 Discover Tasmania (G) 12.00 Dr Phil (M) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.30 Rewind (PG) Repeat. 4.30 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 5.00 7.30 Select 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 4.00 It’s Academic 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 2.00 Peking To Paris (PG) Final. 5.35 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 5.30 Eco House Challenge (G) Repeat. 4.30 Seven News 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Compass: A Muslim Education (G) 6.00 Global Village (G) Repeat. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 4.50 RollerCoaster Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.00 Animalia 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) Repeat. 6.00 Message Stick (G) Repeat. 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Repeat. 7.30 End Of The Rainbow (G) Doco on 6.00 Seven and Prime News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Can We Help? (G) 7.30 Something In the Air (G) Repeat. gold mining eff ects in West Africa. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Basketball: WNBL 2008/09 Live 8.30 As It Happened: The SS (M,a,v) Part 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens (G) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Wipeout (PG) Repeat. 7.30 Stateline Bendigo vs Dandenong. 1 of 6. Repeat. 8.30 Movie: Munich (M,v,s,cl, 2005) Stars 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.00 Hole In The Wall (PG) 8.00 Collectors (G) 10.00 Soundtrack To My Life (G) Music. 9.30 World News Australia Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoff rey 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Movie: Alexander (M,v, 2004) Stars 8.30 Taggart (M*,v) 10.25 Classic Albums: Def Leppard – 10.05 Matrioshki: Thai Sex Trade (MA,v,cl) Rush. 7.30 Download (PG) series return. Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie Anthony 9.40 Murphy’s Law (M*,cl,v) Hysteria (M*,cl) drama series. 11.50 Movie: Species III (AV,v,h,s, 2004) 8.30 Movie: Nanny McPhee (PG, 2005) Hopkins, Val Kilmer. FRIDAY 17 FRIDAY 10.30 Lateline 11.20 Close 11.00 Movie: Ordo (M,cl, s,n, 2004) Drama Stars Robin Dunne, Robert Knepper, Stars Emma Thompson, Colin Firth. 12.20 Movie: Caddyshack II (M,A,cl, 1988) 11.15 Review With Myles Barlow (MA*,sr) from France. Sunny Mabrey. 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight Stars Jackie Mason, Chevy Chase. Repeat. 12.50 Movie: Ants In The Mouth (M,v,a,s, 2.00 Dragons’ Den (G) games show. 11.30 Late Show With David Letterman 2.10 Movie: Deacons For Defence (AV, 11.45 triple j tv Repeat. 2004) Thriller from Spain. 3.00 Danoz and Expo 12.30 Movie: The Watcher (M,v,cl,2001) Stars Forest Whitaker, Jonathan 12.10 Good Game Repeat. 2.30 WeatherWatch Overnight 5.00 Guthy Renker Stars Keanu Reeves, James Spader. Silverman, Ossie Davis 12.40 rage (M) goes on until 5am Saturday. 2.15 Video Hits Up Late (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Guthy Renker Australia 2.30 Infomercials 4.30 Good Morning America Prime HD program same as above except: 4.00 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy 12.00 Kevin Hill 12.50 Fast Ed’s Fast Food 1.00 Movie: Big Shot – Confessions Of A Campus Bookie (PG) (M,v,n,d, 2002) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed 5.00 Religion 3.35 The Great Outdoors 5.00 rage (PG) 7.00 Kids’ Programs 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (G) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Infomercials 8.00 rage: Guest Programmers; Anton 2.30 Blue Water High (G) Repeat. 1.00 The Full Monteverdi (G) 6.30 Kids’ Programs 8.30 Video Hits First (G) 7.30 Kids’ Programs Newcombe from Brian Jonestown 2.55 Ace Day Jobs (G) Repeat. Masterpiece in Italian. 12.30 Banana Kids: All Grown Up (G) 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 11.00 The Music Jungle (PG) Massacre (G) 3.00 rage (G) Repeat. 2.05 Bergman Island (G) Masterpiece 1.00 V8 Extra (G) supercars. 11.30 Video Hits Presents: XBOX Sounds 12.00 Boarding Pass (G) 9.00 triple j tv With The Doctor 5.00 rage: Guest Programmers (G) from Sweden. Repeat. 1.30 Motorsport (G) mini challenge. – The Pussycat Dolls 12.30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 10.00 Songbook: Fran Healy (PG) Repeat 6.05 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 3.35 The Chopin Preludes (G) 2.00 Eclipse (PG) music. 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures (G) 1.00 Horse Racing Caulfi eld Cup – live. 11.00 Black Books: Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa 6.35 Scrapheap Challenge (G) Final. 3.45 Tim Marlow On Highlights Of The 3.15 Movie: Getting Even With Dad 12.30 Avon Descent white water race. 5.00 The Garden Gurus (G) (PG) Repeat. 7.30 The Einstein Factor Repeat. New Tate Modern (G) Repeat. (PG,cl,v, 1994) Stars Macaulay Culkin, 1.00 Escape With ET (G) series return. 5.30 Antique Roadshow (G) 11.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 8.00 At The Movies (G) Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer Ted Danson. 2.00 Super X –Australasian Supercross 6.00 Evening News 12.00 Stateline Repeat. 8.35 Movie: Alfred Hitchcock Season – 5.35 Lonely Planet Six Degrees – Perth 5.30 Sydney Weekender (G) Championship 6.30 Funniest Home Video Show (G) 12.30 Australian Story Repeat. Frenzy (M*, v,n, 1972) Stars James (PG) Repeat doco series. 6.00 Seven News 3.00 Jayco Herald Sun Cycling Tour 7.30 Movie: Monster House (PG, 2006) 1.00 Foreign Correspondent Repeat. Stewart, Kim Novak. 6.30 World News Australia 6.30 Movie: Shark Tales (G, 2004) Stars 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight Stars Mitchel Musso, Ryan Newman 1.30 Can We Help? (G) Repeat. 10.30 Movie: Northwest Stampede (G, 7.30 Mythbusters (PG) doco series. Will Smith, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) Repeat. 8.40 Saturday Lotto 2.00 Hell On Ice (PG) Final. 1948) Stars Joan Leslie, James Craig 8.30 Iron Chef (G) Repeat. 8.30 Movie: Fantastic Four (PG,v, 2004) 6.30 Movie: Jumanji (PG,v,st, 1995) Stars 9.30 Movie: Dukes Of Hazzard (M, 2.30 Basketball: WNBL 2008/09 11.40 Close 9.20 RocKwiz (PG) entertainment. Stars Jessica Alba, Chris Evans. Robin Williams, Jonathan Hyde, 2005) Stars Johnny Knoxville, Jessica 4.00 Rumble In The River (G*) Repeat. 10.00 No Direction Home: Bob Dylan 10.45 Movie: Walking Tall (M,v,cl,d, 2004) Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt. Simpson, Willie Nelson. 5.00 Bowls: Indoor Championships (M,cl) part 1 of 2 doco. Repeat Stars Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Scott 8.35 Movie: King Kong (M,v, 2005) Stars 11.30 Movie: Fearless (M,cl,a, 1993) Stars 6.00 My Family (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Nynne (M,cl) drama series from 12.25 Movie: Danger Beneath The Sea Jack Black, Naomi Watts. Jeff Bridges, Rosie Perez. 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) Denmark. (M,v, 2001) Stars Casper Van Dien, 12.20 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 1.50 Movie: The Yards (M,v,cl,a 2000) SATURDAY 18 SATURDAY 7.00 ABC News 12.45 SOS (PG) Ron White, Tammy Isbell. 12.50 Formula One Grand Prix : Round Stars Mark Wahlberg, James Caan. 7.30 Rough Diamond (PG) drama series 1.50 NEWStopia With Shaun Micallef 2.15 Danoz , Expo and Guthy Renker 17 – China (Qualifying) 4.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 8.25 ABC News (M) Comedy series. Repeat. 1.50 Video Hits Up Late (G) 8.30 The Bill (PG) 2.20 Life Support (M,du,a) Repeat. 2.00 Infomercials 10.05 ABC News 2.50 WeatherWatch Overnight 4.00 Religion 10.10 The Ghost Squad (M*,cl,v) Repeat. Prime HD program same as above except: 11.00 The Brief (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Toons At Noon 1.00 Movie: Ready To Run 12.10 rage (M) (G, 2000) 3.30 Brainiac - Science Abuse 4.30 Gear 5.00 Better Homes And Gardens 10.45 Movie: Wes Craven’s Dracula 2000 (AV,h,cl, 2000) 12.45 Ultimate Access 5.00 rage 7.00 Gimme Some Truth: John Lennon’s 6.25 World News in various languages. 6.00 Religion 6.00 Religion 6.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 6.30 Kids’ Programs Imagine Album (G) Repeat 10.00 Dateline 6.30 Crefl o A Dollar 7.00 Wormwood 7.00 TVP Direct 9.00 Insiders And Inside Business 8.00 Ray Davies (G) Repeat. 11.00 48th Grafton To Inverell Cycle 7.00 Blinky Bill’s Around The World 7.30 Totally Wild 7.30 Biomagnetics (G) 10.30 Off siders 9.00 The Guitar Show with Taj Mahal, Classic Adventures 8.00 Meet The Press 8.00 Sunday News 11.00 Asia Pacifi c Focus Martin Taylor, CF Martin Guitars (G) 11.30 National Road Team Series: Tour 7.30 Weekend Sunrise 8.30 State Focus 9.00 Wide World Of Sports (G) 11.30 Songs Of Praise (G) 9.30 Montreux Jazz Festival 2003: The Of Tasmania 10.00 Kockie’s Business Builders (G) 9.00 Video Hits First (G) 11.00 Australasian Safari (PG) 12.00 Landline Classics (G) Repeat. 12.00 PAX Rally 2008 cars, bikes, quads series return. 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 12.00 Speed Machine (G) 1.00 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. 10.30 triple j tv With The Doctor cross country rally – Portugal. 10.30 Sea Change, Tree Change (G) series 12.00 I Fish (G) 12.30 Boarding Pass travel show. 1.30 Message Stick (G*) 11.30 triple j tv presents The Matches (G) 1.00 Speedweek return. 1.00 RPM (PG) motorsport. 1.00 WWE Afterburn wrestling. 2.00 Air Australia (PG) Repeat. 12.00 London Live (G) Music. Repeat. 2.00 FIA World Rally Championship ‘08 11.00 Scrubs (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Weighing In (G) double episode. 2.00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3.00 Absolute Wilson (PG) Repeat. 12.30 Red Dwarf (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Football Asia 11.30 Movie: The Flight Of The Phoenix 4.00 Journeys to The Ends Of The Earth 2.30 Movie: Cat Balllou (G, 1965) Stars 5.00 Sunday Arts (G) 1.30 Planet Rock Profi les: The Corrs (G) 3.30 UEFA Champions League (PG,a, 1965) Stars James Stewart, (PG,at) Shangri-LA Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Nat King 6.00 At The Movies (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Johnny Cash: Behind Prison Walls Magazine Sport. Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight Cole 6.30 The Einstein Factor (G) 3.00 Joni Mitchell (G) Repeat. 4.00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 2.30 Movie: Remember The Titans 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) Repeat. 4.30 Travel Wild (G) Western Australia 7.00 ABC News 4.30 London Live (PG) Music. Repeat. World Cup qualifi er Belgium vs Spain (PG,v,a, 2000) Stars Ryan Hurst, 6.30 Australian Idol (PG) 5.00 The Gurus Explore Japan (G) 7.30 Galapagos: Islands That Changed The 5.00 Falcon Beach (PG) Repeat. 5.00 The World Game Football. Denzel Washington, Donald Faison 7.30 The 22nd Annual Aria Awards (M) 6.00 Evening News World (G) Part 2 of 3 series. 5.45 A Little Later: Oasis (G) Repeat. 6.00 Thalassa: Giant Squid (G) 5.00 What Not To Wear (PG) 10.00 Californication (MA15+) 6.30 Battlefronts (PG) garden makeovers 8.25 ABC News Update 6.00 London Live (PG) Music. Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 6.00 Seven News 10.40 Formula One Grand Prix: Round 7.30 60 Minutes

SUNDAY 19 SUNDAY 8.30 The Long Firm (M*,v,cl) crime series. 6.30 Planet Rock Profi les: The Hives (G) 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? – 6.30 The Outdoor Room With Jamie 17 – China 8.30 The Mentalist (M) crime series. 10.10 Andrew Olle Media Lecture: Mr Ray 7.00 Artscape Repeat. Barbara Windsor (PG) doco series. Durie (G) France. 12.55 Moto GP: Round 17 – Malaysia 9.30 CSI: Miami (M) all new. Martin (G) 7.30 Sunday Arts (G) Repeat. 8.35 First Australians: Freedom For Our 7.00 Kath & Kim, the American Series 3.10 Video Hits Up Late (PG) Repeat. 10.30 CSI: NY (M,v) Repeat. 11.10 Tempus Fugit (G) Repeat. 8.30 How To Eat Your Watermelon In Lifetime (G) part 3 of 7 doco. 7.30 Dancing With The Stars (G) 3.30 Infomercials 11.30 The Strip (M) 11.35 Order In The House parliament. White Company – And Enjoy It 9.35 Movie: Kurt Wallander – The 9.00 Movie: Grease (PG 1978) John 4.00 Religion 12.30 Movie: Night Shift (M,a,cl, 1982) 12.35 Movie: Countess Of Monte Cristo (G, (M*,s,n) doco on Melvin Van Peebles Tricksters (MA,v,cl,s) Drama from Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Stars Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton ’48) Stars Sonja Henie, Olga San Juan. 9.55 Flights Of Angels (G) Repeat. Sweden 11.10 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 2.30 Guthy Renker and Danoz 1.50 Movie: A Double Life (PG, 1948) Stars 10.00 Artists At Work: Pan (M*,cl) Repeat 11.10 Movie: The Overeater (M,cl,s,a, 12.00 Movie: In The Bedroom (M,cl,v, 4.00 Good Morning America Ronald Colman, Shelley Winters 10.30 Moulin Rouge Girls (PG) Repeat. 2003) Drama from France. 2001) Stars Tom Wilkinson, Sissy 5.00 Early Morning News 3.30 Movie: Rider From Tucso (PG, 1950) 11.00 Close 12.45 Swordsmen Of The Passes (M,cl,v) Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei. 3.55 Faith Thomas (G*) Repeat. 2.20 Weatherwatch Overnight 2.30 Danoz, Expo, Guthy Renker 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 14 October 16, 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 6.00 Ten News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 8.00 Inside Business Repeat. 1.00 Living Black (PG) Repeat. 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.30 Asia Pacifi c Focus 1.30 Bush’s War (PG) part 3 of 4 doco 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program 9.00 9am With David & Kim 11.00 Time/Life (G) 11.00 Landline Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News series. Repeat. 11.30 Seven News 11.00 Ten News 11.30 Danoz (G) 12.00 Midday Report 9.25 Off siders Repeat. 2.40 Deadly Battles Of World War 1 (PG) 12.00 Movie: Life On Liberty Street 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 12.00 The View (PG) talk show. 12.30 Last Frontiers Explorers (PG) Final. 10.00 Kids’ Programs Repeat. (PG,v,a, 2004) Stars Annabeth Gish, 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat 4.30 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. 3.30 Insight Repeat. Ethan Embry, Wendy Phillips. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2.00 Parliament Question Time 5.00 Message Stick Repeat. 4.30 The Journal 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 3.00 Infomercials (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Can We Help? (G) Repeat. 5.00 The Crew (G) student video 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 5.00 RollerCoaster 6.05 Collectors (G) Repeat. production. 4.00 It’s Academic 4.00 Outback 8 Kid’s travel to the 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game 6.00 Landline Extra Repeat. 6.35 The People Watchers (G) percep- 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 4.30 Seven News Australian Outback. show. 6.30 Talking Heads: Lisa Gasteen (G) tion and manipulation. 6.00 Global Village colours of France. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 4.30 National News 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 5.00 Ten News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 8.00 triple j tv 7.30 Top Gear Australia (PG) Part 4 of 8. 6.00 Seven and Prime News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 6.00 Evening News 8.00 Australian Story 8.30 The Hack Half Hour (M*) 8.30 South Park (M,a,v) Repeat. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.00 A Current Aff air 8.30 Four Corners 9.00 Good Game 9.00 Bogan Pride (M,a,s) comedy series. 7.30 Border Security – Australia’s Front 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) Repeat. 9.20 Media Watch 9.30 Death Note (M*,v) drama 9.30 World News Australia Line (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) 8.00 Til Death (PG) all new. 9.35 Enough Rope With Andrew 10.00 triple j tv presents Ween 10.05 Shameless (M,a,cl,s) Comedy. 8.00 The Force – Behind The Line (PG) 8.30 Good News Week (M) comedy. 8.30 CSI (M) all new.

MONDAY 20 MONDAY Denton 10.30 Primal Scream: Riot City Blues 10.55 Movie: A Wonderful Night In Split 8.30 City Homicide (M,v,s) 9.30 Supernatural (M) 8.45 Lotto 10.35 Lateline 11.20 Close (MA,cl,s, 2004) Drama from Croatia. 9.30 Bones (M) 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 9.30 Cold Case (M) all new. 11.10 Lateline Business 12.40 Movie: A Better Tomorrow (MA,v, 10.30 Out Of The Question (M) 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 10.30 True CSI (AV) all new. 11.35 The Monastery (M*,cl) Final. 1986) Action from Hong Kong. 11.00 Louis Theroux And The Brothel 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) 12.30 Parliament Question Time Repeat. 2.20 WeatherWatch Overnight (MA,s) Repeat. 12.00 Shipwrecked (PG) 1.30 Movie: Spirit Of The People (G, 12.15 Auction Squad (G) Repeat. 12.30 Judge Judy (PG) 1.00 The Baron (PG) Repeat. 1940) Stars Raymond Massey, Ruth Prime HD program same as above except: 1.00 Infomercials 2.00 Guthy Renker and Danoz Gordan, Gene Lockhart. 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: The Stepdaughter 4.00 Religion to 6am. 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 Bowls: QLD Open 2008 Repeat. (M,v,cl, 2001) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed! 5.00 Early Morning News 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Alias 11.30 Ross Kemp On Gangs 12.30 Commando: On The Front Line 1.30 Urban Legends 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 The Storm Rages Twice (G) Repeat 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 Four Corners Repeat. drama from Lebanon. 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 10.00 Behind The News 8.45 Media Watch Repeat. 2.00 Don Matteo (PG) Drama series from 11.30 Seven News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 10.35 Arrows Of Desire (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News Italy. 12.00 Movie: Breaking The Surface 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 11.00 The Pursuit Of Excellence Repeat. 9.30 7.30 Report Repeat. 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood (M,v,a, 1996) Stars Mario Lopez, 11.30 TTN (G) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs (G) Michael Murphy, Jeff rey Meek. 12.00 Dr Phil (M) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 12.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Quiz show. 4.30 A Place In Slovakia (G) Repeat. 3.30 Food Safari: Hungarian 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 1.00 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 5.00 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game 1.30 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 5.35 Game Ranger Diaries (G) 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercial (PG) show. 2.00 Parliament Question Time 6.35 The People Watchers (G) percep- 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 3.00 Kids’ Programs tion and manipulation. 6.00 Global Village (PG) Repeat. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 4.55 RollerCoaster 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.05 Time Team: Stilton (G) 8.00 Australian Story Repeat. 7.30 Insight: Greed chill of the economic 6.00 Seven and Prime News 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.00 ABC News 8.30 Hamish Macbeth (G) Repeat. slow-down. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) 7.30 The Chopping Block (PG) all new. 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 9.20 The Bill (PG) Repeat. 8.30 First Australians (PG) part 4 of 7 7.30 TBA 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.30 Two And A Half Men (M,sr) double 8.00 Two In The Top End (G) Final. 10.55 MDA (M*cl,sr) Repeat. doco series. 8.00 Find My Family (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. episode. 8.30 Seed Hunter (PG) chickpea hunt 11.50 Close 9.30 World News Australia 8.30 Packed to the Rafters (PG) 7.30 The All New Simpsons (PG) Final. 9.30 20 to 1 (M) all new.

TUESDAY 21 TUESDAY doco 10.05 Hot Docs (M) doco from the US. 9.30 All Saints (M) 8.00 Kenny’s World (PG) 10.30 Survivor: Micronesia (PG). 9.30 Foreign Correspondent 11.30 Movie: Wrong Side UP (M,a,s, 2005) 10.30 My Shocking Story (PG) all new. 8.30 NCIS (M) Repeat. 11.30 Girls Of The Playboy Mansion (M) 10.00 Artscape (PG) Romantic comedy from the Czech 11.30 Beyond Boiling Point (M) 9.30 Rush (M,at) drama. 12.00 E R (M) Repeat. 10.30 Lateline Republic. 12.00 Room For Improvement (G) Repeat 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 1.00 Outrageous Fortune (M,cl) Repeat. 11.05 Lateline Business 1.30 Vh1 Illustrated (M,cl,a,s,)animated 12.30 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia 11.30 Four Corners Repeat. comedy. Repeat. 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3.00 Danoz (G) 12.20 Media Watch Repeat. 1.55 WeatherWatch Overnight Repeat. 3.30 Good Morning America 12.35 Parliament Question Time Prime HD program same as above except: 12.30 State Focus Repeat. 5.00 Early Morning News 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: Below (M,v,cl, 2002) 1.40 Movie: Break Of Hearts (PG, 1935) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed 3.35 The Great 1.00 Infomercials (PG) Stars Katherine Hepburn, Charles Outdoors 10.30 Out Of The Question 11.00 Night 4.00 Religion to 6am. Boyer, Jean Hersholt. Stalker 12.00 Lost 1.00 Scrubs 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.30 UEA Champions League Live 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. Match 9.00 The Morning Show 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Program 8.00 Landline Extra Repeat. 8.00 World News in various languages. 11.00 Playhouse Disney 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz 10.30 Behind The News Repeat 8.30 Foreign Correspondent (G) Repeat. 3.30 Stock Squad (PG) Repeat. 11.30 News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 11.00 Naked Science (G) 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 4.00 The Journal 12.00 Movie: Vinegar Hill (M,v,a, 2005) 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer Stars Mary-Louise Parker, Tom Skerrit. 12.00 Dr Phil (M) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.30 National Press Club Address 10.00 Kids’ Programs 5.30 Feast Bazaar (G) Aleppo 2.00 All Saints (M) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 4.30 Once A Soldier (G) 6.00 Living Black 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 2.00 Parliament Question Time 5.00 An Island Parish (G) 6.30 World News Australia 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Time Team (G) Repeat. 7.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook (G) 4.30 Seven & Prime News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 4.50 RollerCoaster 6.35 The People Watchers (G) 8.00 Inside Australia: Rainman Goes To 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 6.05 Art Museums Of The World (G) Rpt 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. RocKwiz (PG) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) 8.00 Sleep Clinic (PG) sleep disorders. 8.30 Dateline 6.00 Prime & Seven News 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 7.00 ABC News 8.30 Meet The Natives (PG,n) Final. 9.30 World News Australia 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) double 7.30 The 7.30 Report 9.20 Iconoclasts: Isabella Rossellini And 10.05 NEWStopia (M) Comedy 7.30 Crash Investigation Unit (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) episode. 8.00 The New Inventors (G) Dean Kamen (M*,a) 10.35 Movie: Morvern Callar (M,a,cl,s, 8.00 Medical Emergency (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Fringe (M) drama series. 8.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 10.05 It’ll Never Last (PG) Repeat. 2002) Stars Kathleen McDermott, 8.30 Criminal Minds (M,v,a) double 7.30 Jamies Ministry Of Food (PG) 8.45 Lotto 9.00 Stupid Stupid Man (M*,a) 11.00 Bad Boy Racers (PG) Repeat. Raife Patrick, Samantha Morton. episode 8.30 House (M) 9.30 CSI: NY (M) series return. 9.30 Summer Heights High (M*,cl) Rpt 11.45 Close 12.20 Movie: The Unburied Man (M,a, 10.30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice (M,cl) 9.30 Life (M) 10.30 How To Have Sex After Marriage 10.00 At The Movies 2005) Drama from Hungary. 11.50 Billy Connolly’s World Tour Of New 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight (MA WEDNESDAY 22 WEDNESDAY 10.30 Lateline 2.30 Weatherwatch Overnight Zealand (M,cl,s) Repeat. 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) 11.05 Lateline Business 12.50 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 12.30 Infomercials (PG) Repeat. 12.00 Surfari (PG) 11.30 Rebus (M*,v,at,cl) Repeat. Seven Qld program same as above except: 4.00 Religion to 6am. 12.30 Twins (PG) 12.45 Parliament Question Time Repeat. 6.30 Today Tonight 1.00 Mad TV 1.45 Movie: The Set-Up (PG, 1949) Stars Prime HD program same as above except: 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter. 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: The Night We Called It 2.30 Danoz SBS Qld program same as above except: A Day (M,cl,s,v, 2003) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get 3.00 From Little Things, Big Things Grow 4.30 UEFA Champions League Live Match Ed 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Gear 11.00 Out 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 National Press Club Address Rpt 7.00 Weatherwatch 8.00 World News in various Of The Question 11.30 Make Me A Supermodel 5.00 Early Morning News languages 12.30 Alan Sugar 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.30 UEFA Champions League Live 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Strictly Dancing (G) Final. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. Match 9.00 The Morning Show 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 National Press Club Address 8.00 World News in various languages. 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program. 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 Monarchy (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 4.00 The Journal 11.30 Seven News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 12.00 Movie: Big Trouble (M,v,s, 2002) 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 Parkinson (PG) Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs 5.30 UEFA Champions League Hour Stars Tim Allen, Rene Russo. 12.00 Dr Phil (M) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1.30 The Collectors (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 2.00 All Saints 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 2.00 Parliament Question Time (PG) 5.00 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 7.35 Inspector Rex (PG) crime series from 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 ABC Fora Austria. Repeat. 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 4.50 RollerCoaster 6.35 People Watchers (G) 8.30 The Eagle (M,cl,v,a) drama series 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 6.05 Swamp Cats (G) Africa’s big cats. 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. from Denmark. Repeat. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 9.35 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.30 Stupid Stupid Man (PG) Repeat. 10.10 Movie: Clash Of Egos (M,cl,s, 2006) 6.00 Prime & Seven News 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Aff air 8.00 Catalyst 9.00 Summer Heights High (M*,cl) Comedy from Denmark. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Getaway (PG) travel series. 8.30 The Prime Minister Is Missing (PG) Repeat 11.45 Queer As Folk (MA,cl,s) Repeat. 7.30 Make Me A Supermodel (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.30 The Strip (M,v) crime series. 9.35 Chasing Birds (M*,cl) 9.30 Review With Myles Barlow 12.40 Movie: Boats Out Of Watermelon 8.30 The Amazing Race (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 9.30 RPA (M,mp) 10.30 Lateline (MA*v,cl) all facets of life. Rinds (M,cl,2004) Drama from Turkey 9.30 Heroes (M) 7.30 Are You Smarter Than A 5th 10.30 Amazing Medical Stories (M,mp) 11.05 Lateline Business 10.00 The Graham Norton Show (M) 2.25 Weatherwatch Overnight 10.30 Prison Break (M) Grader (G) 11.30 Seinfeld (PG) 11.30 My Name Is Luka (M*,cl) Luka Bloom 10.30 Ideal (M*,cl,du) 11.30 Scrubs (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 12.00 Movie: The Caveman’s Valentine THURSDAY 23 THURSDAY 12.25 Wildside (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Bromwell High (M*,cl,sr) Repeat. 12.00 The Loop (PG) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU (M) Repeat. (AV15+, 2001) Stars Samuel L 1.15 Parliament Question Time 11.25 Close 12.30 Sons And Daughters (G) 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight Jackson, Aunjanue Ellis. 2.20 Movie: Big Combo (PG, 1955) Stars 1.00 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Guthy-Renker Australia [s] = Sex [cl] = Coarse language Seven Qld program same as above except: Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte. 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livemusic Tex Perkins in White Out culture Three Times a Lady Boy: Twin Towns on Saturday November 1 hen I get on the wracked with jealousy he can’t screamer and a belter but he mercial that kicks arse. home and a new life. It must gigguide phone to Tex I’m enjoy his beautiful woman!’ has complete control over his ‘We didn’t leave any stone feel good to be out of the W gushing about how One of the stunning vocals. He’s a true craftsman, unturned – there are a few clutches of Dr Hook and Toto.’ much I love his new album: moments is a falsetto by he has been really supportive things that didn’t happen –we So with all the shitty songs Tex Perkins and his Ladyboyz: eatingout Jimmy Barnes. It’s beautiful and of the whole project, he even were going to have our own out there, how do you choose ‘Number 1’s and Number 2’s’. screech free. Tex does the dark appeared in the infomercial.’ perfume ‘Scent of a Lady Boy’. just 18? male baritone on You Make me It would be true to say, that He snorts back in acknowl- So instead we have ladyboy ‘The most diffi cult thing was cinema edgement: ‘you’re our target Feel Brand New. Barnsey got it. chapsticks.’ stopping. We had an avalanche audience, ladies over 35.’ ‘It’s an absolute coup to The whole Ladyboyz project Making a tongue-in-cheek of ideas, our strike rate was This sinister reincarnation of have Barnesy – it’s the fi rst was white shoe from the get album isn’t as easy as it looks. ridiculous, we did eight songs puzzle some of the worst hits of AM time his falsetto has ever been go. Tex went all the way. I’m It still has to stand up as an a day. I’d have a list, we’d dial radio is a work of magic. For recorded, it’s worth hearing talking white suit. Smoke ma- album. stars Tex, dodgy covers are the only – he’s known as a chine and an ‘The album isn’t just about it up on the internet, we’d do way to go. info- going for laughs a version – print out the lyrics, ‘It’s always been something I it had to have a we actually recorded 31 songs have done through my career – balance – it has and some of these songs will dodgy ironic versions of ques- to stand up as appear in the live show like The giveaways tionable songs. I see it as my music as well. Lord’s Prayer and we are think- duty to shine a brighter Taking away ing of releasing the double A light on these lyrics.’ the laughs I am side for the Christian market, And the lyrics are proud of what with My Sweet Lord on the extraordinary. I mean I I have done otherside.’ know them, I could sing with songs, I So why a covers album? along, but I don’t think think we have ‘When Universal suggested I’ve ever really stopped polished turds, a Covers album I was off ended and listened. Dr Hook is they say you because I was working on restraining-order material. can’t but I think a solo album at the time. I Tex was similarly we have, we !C::C;
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thought “I’ll give you a covers astounded: ‘They’re sing- have polished album, you pricks” and I sent 3AB7D/: ing, when your body’s 18 turds –you To celebrate the launch through ‘I’m not In love’, and had too much of me and know what, they said yeah do it.’ of the Mullum Music she’s on the fl oor... he now I think Festival scheduled knows she’s on the fl oor these songs Tex Perkins and his Ladyboyz for 20-23 November unconscious and he says, are grateful – I are joined by special guest in beautiful downtown look I am going to have think we have vocalists at all of the shows Mullumbimby I have another line and give you rescued them. and will perform at casinos double passes to give another go!’ We are like around the country! It really is away to shows over ‘Dr Hook had a few suss DOCS, coming a boy band! They perform at the weekend. Email concepts for songs, like in and rescuing Twin Towns at Tweed Heads [email protected]. when you are in love with mistreated, on Saturday November 1. au with subject header a beautiful woman you neglected and It’s gonna be a great show. I ‘mullums got the watch your friend, why? abused songs. wouldn’t miss it. Tickets via moves.’ Because they try and shag We have given phone 1800 014 014 or www. your friends, this guy is them a new twintowns.com.au

16 October 16, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au the historical Spiegeltent. With Woodford Folk Festival near her over 300 original songs under hometown of Brisbane – with their belts they’ve been mov- the signifi cant advantages of ing audiences up and down operatic training and a love of Mandy Nolan the east coast for 19 years. They musical theatre that remains have toured with some of the evident in her eff ervescent top bands like Midnight Oil; wordplay and striking visual Yothu Yindi; Crowded House; sense. She began to infi ltrate The Cruel Sea; Hoodoo Gurus; national consciousness with a Women in Docs, as well as trilogy of EPs from ‘04 to ‘06 – Get Your Butt Online supporting performers Wendy Telegram, Comikaze, Circular Grabbing the Bull by Mathews and Deborah Conway Breathing – before Little Eve About a year ago I joined in arse requests wanting to the horns and Neil Murray. They play crashed the upper reaches of Facebook. What a mistake. talk ‘shit’ with you! Imagine the Salt Bar on Friday from the ARIA charts in June ‘07. The Who are these people that scanning down your ‘arse’ ‘Who the hell is that singing!?’ 8.30pm. album went Gold on the back seem to have hours upon friends and checking out This is the usual response of four ARIA nominations: Best elicited by Andy Bull’s songs. It hours at their disposal to just who’s a a hottie and Justin Hamilton at the Female Artist, Best Pop Release, has been an exciting twelve Naughty Dreadful Coolangatta Hotel Wednesday and Breakthrough Artist for write meaningless drivel? who you’d like to ‘Poke’. months for the 23 year old both the album and its frenetic Wasn’t MySpace enough? Arsebook could become singer, songwriter and piano Boys Top 50 single, “Words”. With her player who began his musical I’m not a fan of inane the ultimate brown- Ever since he got pissed and road-hardened band practically life as a young child playing on meaningless chatter face nosing networking tool. I fell on Missy Higgins at the setting fi re to the ARIA stage, the parlour piano and pump to face. So why engage imagine a lot of American Aria’s I’ve been a Tim Rogers Kate’s live performance of the organ his keyboard enthusiast fan. I love his half cocked swag- song was the most memorable cyberspace for the kind of stockbrokers and bankers father had collected through ger, shirt partly tucked, with moment of the show. Kate boring chat with strangers feel a bit like they’re his travels in the 1970s. From beer in hand. It just reeks of Oz. Miller-Heidke is now one of the best reserved for bus already on Arsebook. playing club shows to his Tim was, and is the front man most talked about performers hometown crowd in Sydney, stops and bank queues? The butt is an amazing of seminal indie rock outfi t in Australian music!! Heralded signing to Island Records Aus- What is the fascination feature. Rounded and You Am I. They return after an as one of the ultimate acts to tralia, recording at New York’s with Facebook? If you spongey, it’s the ultimate uncharacteristically long break catch live, rarely has an artist legendary Electric Lady Studios from playing in Australia due left fans and reviewers alike so go outside you’ll see real travel cushion. You can and Sydney’s 301 Studios, to US touring commitments Kate Miller Heidke at Mullum consistently awestruck. Travers- people, with real faces. You tell a lot about someone to touring the country with and of course the making of Civic Hall Friday ing a wide landscape of styles, can actually talk to them by their bottom. There’s Little Red and The Holidays. the new record ‘Dilettantes.’ Kate has truly found her feet as 2008 has been the year where The stats read well, most of Chukale was born in without downloading their offi ce bums with poor a performer. The combination people have had the pleasure us know them, 8 records, Brisbane during the summer profi le. And guess what, an circulation and fl attened of her virtuosic voice, theatrical to discover the talent and voice 3 number 1’s, 9 ARIA’s…32 of 2005. An 11 piece Afro- impromptu conversation is fl anks. Working man bums artistry and the chemistry of of Andy Bull. Andy heads out nominations no less, live music Cuban Salsa band, fronted her band are devastating! She also carbon neutral! What’s with hairy cheeks and a on his fi rst major Aussie tour awards, soundtracks and of by two vocalists and dancers, performs at the Mullum Civic the deal with Facebook? ruddy complexion. There’s and you can catch him on course 1874 shows all over the Tika Roberte and Maygualida Hall on Friday. Doors open at Is it just to get laid? Why the classic shapeless Thursday at The Currumbin globe. ‘They play The Coolan- Rodriguez, make the band easy 7.30pm. Tix are $20/25. Soundlounge. gatta Hotel on Thursday. to identify and hard to forget. don’t they just rename Mum bums and the high The powerful brass section is it Rootbook? During my cheeked, dimple free Conservatorium trained; Burke It’s all in the Genes Truth, beauty and a morning meditation where derriere of the local yoga Chukale for Turner and Bob Schultz on I contemplate the higher teacher. There’s cop arse Brothers Morgan and No- Trumpets and Shane Han- gig by the Whitlams Shearwater realms (yes, for me it’s only (you can tell because you lan Angell are The Genes. nan and Mikael Strand on One thing we know about The Chukale is one of Australia’s a fi ve minute session) an can usually spy a bit of Blessed with talents on the Trombones, they sail over Whitlams is that when they are fi nest Afro-Cuban Salsa bands. guitar, harmonica and drums the groove laid down by the played on the radio they sell idea of pure genius turned a McDonald’s wrapper In only two years, this Brisbane and doing vocal harmonies driving rhythm section; young albums. There’s no other expla- up in the inbox I call a poking out) and the geek they are joined by drummer based band has developed talents Christo Iconomidis on an extensive and enthusiastic nation for a band that sells over brain. Arsebook. Now, all arse, a tight white spotty Dominic Cutcliff . The Genes piano and Carlos Gomez on 350,000 albums from a non- you have to do is post a aff air with tufts of hair have performed on radio, following, not only within the bass. Gustavo Cereijo com- Latin Community but also with hyped, lyric-driven, melodic picture of your arse online and horn rimmed glasses. television, have played at the manding style on Congas dreamworld.. It’s tempting to legendary Livid Festival and music and dance enthusiasts combined with Alex Osorio’s at Arsebook and you can I even have the perfect from all cultural backgrounds. attribute The Whitlams’ suc- have appeared three times in on Timbale contributes to the cess to the old adage – ‘good talk to all the other arses catchphrase to sell the bands cutting-edge. Backing songs, played well’. And if good around the globe. Imagine concept. Arsebook: Why this ensemble is Brisbane’s re- songs are back in fashion, and thousands of arses putting Don’t You Log On? nowned Latin drummer, Sacha melody is back, and strings Kloostra. Chukale will perform are all over the radio, it’s The as part of Shearwater’s fi rst Whitlams who led the charge Spring Carnival ‘Threads of œ˜½ÌʓˆÃÃÊÌ iÊTweed Tourism Race DayÊ>ÌÊ back in 1997 with the antipo- Ì iÊë>VˆœÕÃÊ>˜`Ê«ˆVÌÕÀiõÕiÊ ÕÀ܈Õ“L> Ê Life’ on Saturday at 1pm, they dean bittersweet symphony, will also present a dance work- ‘No Aphrodisiac’. ‘Torch the ,>ViVœÕÀÃiʜ˜Ê œ˜`>ÞÊ"V̜LiÀÊÓä° shop at 12.30pm. 10am – 4pm Moon’ continues the tradition ˆÃVœÛiÀÊÜ >ÌÊÌ iÊ/Üii`Ê >ÃÊ̜ʜvviÀÊ>˜`Êi˜œÞÊ>Ê at the school 349 Leftbank of well-orchestrated songs of }Ài>ÌÊ`>Þ½ÃÊÀ>Vˆ˜}ÊÜˆÌ ÊÌ iÊfeature raceÊLiˆ˜}ÊÌ iÊ Road, Mullumbimby. Entry depth. With lyrics described Tweed Tourism Cup° is free. You can also catch as having a ‘charming cynicism Chukale on Friday night at the and enhanced by an instinct Great Northern Hotel. for poignant melody, The Whit- Chukale at Shearwater (Mullumbimby) Spring Carnival lams have won ‘Best Group’ at Saturday and Friday at the Hotel Great Northern the 1998 Aria Awards, as well Other activities on the day include: Baby I’m on Fyah as ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Best Independent Release’ for their UÊ
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ʓiï˜}Ê>˜`Ê Film Fest at the ÃÌÀœ˜}ʏœV>Ê>˜`ʈ˜ÌiÀÃÌ>ÌiÊLœœŽ“>ŽiÀýÊÀˆ˜}°Ê bunch of new songs be pre- ˆÛiʓœÕ˜Ìˆ˜}ÊÞ>À`ʓ>ˆÊvÀœ“Ê>ÀÞʏˆiÃiÊvœÀÊ pared to dance the night away. Goldie i>V ÊÀ>Vi° Gold Coast Film Fantastic is Newsfl ash: A date with Miss proud to announce the screen- THE TRADITIONAL ing program for the 2008 festi- MELBOURNE CUP Kate val which will be held October DAY MEETING RETURNS THIS YEAR. Kate Miller-Heidke cut her 16-19 at Birch Carroll & Coyle STAY TUNED FOR stage teeth as an annual Cinemas Pacifi c Fair. Opening You Am I at the Coolangatta Hotel on Thursday DETAILS high-school troubadour at the the festival is the hilarious su- www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 16, 2008 17 pernatural comedy ‘Ghost Town’ expectedly, but is miraculously smash ‘Popcorn’ which will be Airport with special guests. Comedy Big Italian wedding starring Ricky Gervais (The revived after seven minutes, he presented by director Darren 8pm Eastern Ave Bilinga Qld. Offi ce) and Greg Kinnear (Little wakes up to discover that he Paul Fisher. Ph 07 5536 8650. Back to Cooly Biest Productions proudly presents The Gnocchis and Miss Sunshine). Bertram Pincus now has the annoying ability to Hot off the plane from Comic The laughs return to the Cool- The Cavatellis in the longest (Ricky Gervais), is a man whose see ghosts. Even worse, they all Con 2008, ‘Mutant Chronicles’ angatta Hotel this Wednes- running all-interactive comedy people skills leave much to be want something from him. will be the fi rst public showing Pulling the plug day with the return of favourite wedding on this planet, Joey desired. When Pincus dies un- Other fi lm program high- in the Southern hemisphere of Acoustic roots musician Dan Justin Hamilton, who is one & Maria’s Comedy Italian lights include ‘Penelope’ a this steam punk action-adven- Hannaford headlines Un- of the most in demand stand Wedding – a dinner show farce magical modern day fairytale ture from producer Edward R. plugged in the Basement up comedians working the starring Reese Witherspoon in the Paradise Showroom on Pressman (The Crow). Starring with indie/ folk rocker Cheray Australian comedy scene today. (Legally Blonde) and Christina Saturday from 6pm. It’s one Thomas Jane (The Mist), Ron as support on Thursday at the Justin is a regular on radio Ricci (Speed Racer); UK comedy wedding that had an unbeliev- Perlman (Hellboy II) and John Gold Coast Arts Centre. Dan stations across the country. He Malkovich (Con Air). ‘Mutant able reception in cities like presents a mix of coastal and can be heard each week on The Chronicles’ is the story of a Las Vegas, Boston, San Diego, country roots, featuring guitar, Wil & Lehmo Drive Show with his disparate squad of former en- Cleveland, St. Louis, and many bottleneck slide, stompbox weekly segment ‘Hammo Time emy soldiers who undertake a more! Join these two wacky and a welcome dose of Aussie with Justin Hamilton’. suicide mission into the seeth- families as you dance the Tar- bloke. This Coastal Cowboy’s Justin is also the regular ing heart of the otherworldly antella, witness the vows, and music continues to charm audi- movie reviewer for the Perth mutant scourge who are forc- ences both locally and interna- take part in some unconven- Mix FM Breakfast Show, where ing human extinction. tionally. Dan has consistently tional surprises. Joey & Maria’s he gets to put his obsession gigged at venues up and down Italian Comedy Wedding is di- with the silver screen to good the East Coast accompanied by rected by the original director Comedian Syd Heylen Jnr Spankin it at Uki use! Justin also returned to hosts Melbourne Cup at his friends the eccentric Jesse from Dillstar productions to as- The Whitlams at the Mullum Triple M with his own new Sandbar and Grill Tuesday Get your whole body percuss- John on Congas/Harp and the sure the roaring success of this Civic Hall on Saturday ing with Dance and Drumming Saturday morning radio show, November 4 sassy backing vocals of Trish event. Gold Coast Arts Centre workshops with Spankinhide, aptly named Toast, with Terri Whelan. Supporting Dan will in the Paradise Showroom at at Uki Hall on Sunday and Psiakis and Charlie Pickering. be Cheray, hot off her Austral- 6pm. This show is rated PG-13. then again on Sunday Novem- Consistently selling out ian Idol success last year, where Dinner/show tickets $70. Book- ber 2, 1pm to 5.30pm. The solo seasons at the Adelaide she became one of the top 24 ings on 07 5588 4000. workshops will be culminat- contestants. Fringe and Melbourne Comedy ing in a performance at the With a background in jazz – Festivals, he has been a regular Caldera Environment Centre Comedy for the Cup she played the saxophone in on the Melbourne Comedy Fes- dance, Uki Hall, Friday No- school – Cheray moved onto tival Roadshow for the last fi ve The Sandbar and Grill at Cas- vember 7. For details, contact singing and percussion when years and the support act on urina present comedian Syd Elliott on 0407 372 554 or email Wil Anderson’s National Tours Heylen Jnr as the MC for a day [email protected] she fi nished school, joining Mystic Vibe and playing live for the last three years. of chic fashion. Celebrate Mel- Fyah Walk at the Rails on Friday gigs for two years. Since then Justin started performing bourne Cup 2008 at Sandbar Floyd Vincent and Cheray has been working standup in his hometown of + Grill with a sumptuous three on her solo career, writing Adelaide in 2000 and very course seafood banquet with his Child Brides thaw originals and developing her quickly established himself as perfectly matched wines from out own style. Don’t miss this up- one of the most exciting new Cumulus, and complimentary After a winter hibernation and and-coming artist, along with talents on the scene. A move glass of bubbly on arrival, all bit of time in Asia where we headliner Dan Hannaford, per- to Melbourne, the Australian in a carnival themed hall with performed in Ho Chi Minh City form in the laid-back, acoustic Comedy capital, soon fol- racing live on the big screens, Floyd Vincent and The Child setting of Unplugged in the lowed and Justin is now one fashion parades, live entertain- Brides are back treading Oz Basement – the best Thursday of the busiest stand ups in the ment and sweeps and lucky boards. They have a new song night out on the coast! Tickets country. door prizes. Tickets are $95 per about food ‘Duck Fat Toast’ and $7 before 8pm, $10 after 8pm. Justin will be supported by person and bookings are es- another about strange books Doors, food & bar open at Mike Van Acker and Stephen sential. For tickets and further on the wall. Extremely mys- 7:30pm with DVDs screening. J Whitely. Doors will open at information please call Sandbar Andy Bull at Currumbin Soundlounge on Thursday terious. They perform at The Bands commence at 8:15pm. 8pm, entry is free. + Grill on 02 6674 9961. mr Percival’s magic Loop Every now and then you’ll be at the Mental Health Week like Shirley Temple. She joined observer, because you are experienced. As soon as I put Mr Percival at a performance and witness Concert for Acceptance day him on stage for the entire part of the soundtrack. the mic out all of them came features in several something extraordinary. with Mr Percival, the King show, singing, helping build back and so I just kept singing ‘It was great to be reminded performances at a Something you and that of Loop. Mr Percival’s shows loops, and impro-ing. It was of how simple everything with them.’ range of venues at particular audience share as are earmarked by audience astonishing. What was even is – it brought me back home So what happens when the Mullum Music one of those unforgettable involvement. The show is more amazing than this to what I’m doing on stage people clam up? experiences that you never pretty well shaped by how gorgeous little girl was the fact Festival November and that was good. Last night ‘There have been a couple saw coming. It happened the crowd responds that Mr Percival just went with I had a show in a venue here 20 – 23, including of times that weren’t so the other day. It was as he builds his it. Most performers, includ ing in Sydney I hadn’t worked in opening night at good – but then it gets really the last show as soundtracks. So myself, would have panicked before and I did the show the Civic Hall with funny – I have been doing the part of the open out crawls this after fi ve minutes and ditched and was one of the best ones I Tina Harrod, MC air concert little girl with a the kid. participation later in the gig, have ever done.’ Joel Salom, The Blue hippy name I used to start like that, but Darren (Mr Percival) admits It’s not every day assertive, but a people said, maybe that’s not Huls and Jali Buba it was like nothing else that pitch perfect four year Kuyateh. He performs face had ever happened in a such a great way to start! Now olds crawl onto your stage. Out of the Loop on performance. I might build a loop and then Generally Mr Percival I ask if anyone can really beat Saturday November is working with a more ‘I felt like she was there to box.’ 22 at the Drill Hall remind me of why I started tentative and selfconscious Mr Percival started out on and during the day doing the show and that audience who need coaxing his selfmade man’s looping he will conduct a became apparent pretty much to participate. journey with a very small vocal workshop. He straight away because she ‘Often I am having to force audience. He found his feet could sing, she had pitch and people to join in – how the also features again and his show live on stage. tone. When we did the fi rst audience responds really in a concert at the call and response, and she depends on where you do the ‘When I started I was con- Civic Hall on Sunday sang back, I thought this is show. I went to New Zealand sist ently working with nine November 23. really beautiful.’ for a gig in Auckland, it was a people – I did a residency on a Tickets are available support gig, but there were Sunday in Sydney and it really Mr Percival’s show is built online at www. 700 people there. I opened was a workshop with one long before your eyes. It’s mullummusicfestival. the show and afterwards set, sometimes people would astound ing to be part of com or you can the volume of their reaction come and I’d make them all sit it. You can’t really be an phone 8250 1102. was louder than I’d ever together.’ 18 October 16, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au from 1916, is maintained by found herself reading to one of to gather, discuss, perform and the Tweed Shire Council and is her grandchildren. celebrate the arts and cultural currently being renovated with achievements of regional Aus- the assistance of the skill share Your arts weekend tralia. organisation TURSA. In an attempt to sweeten ■ This Saturday, October The group would like to see the pill of the budget cuts, 18, the great lantern parade more young people taking Peter Garrett’s ministry has an- of the Tweed River Festival up pottery and welcomes nounced that federal funding takes place at 7pm at the Jack new members. They meet on for the program will be ongo- Evans Boat Harbour, followed Wednesdays and Fridays ing. Previously the regional by fi reworks. It’s the big event at the old school, and fi ring arts organisation has had to of the festival, and a huge sessions take place at regular re-apply to be included in the favourite with children. intervals during the year, usu- budget process. ally over a weekend. ‘The arts are essential to At the Show the potters the health of local communi- encourage participation, espe- ties,’ said RAA president Suzie cially by school groups. Their Haslehurst. That can be quite stall is well worth a visit. literally true. She cited the instance of a play developed in with Judith White Art at the Kliff Beaudesert, Queensland which dealt with the issue of road [email protected] Next weekend a little village of deaths among young people. marquees will appear on the Performed widely in the area, front at Kingscliff for a unique and now touring interstate, the An artist under outdoor art event. Art at the play Crash was followed by a Kliff takes place on Sunday every rock sharp fall in fatal accidents. October 26 and is described by Tucked away in a quiet glade More generally, RAA aims to its organisers as a ‘portable art- off the road to Burringbar is ‘promote the development of ist in residence program’ where a hidden gem of the region’s the arts for the one-in-three artists can show their work and artistic resources. Australians who live in regional, meet the public. It’s the old Fernvale primary rural and remote parts of the It’s an initiative of the Bur- school, and for some 30 years it country’. leigh Arts Group, a non-profi t has been home to the coopera- In a partnership with the cooperative which also stages tive group of Murwillumbah ABC, the conference saw the Art in the Park at Burleigh Potters. launch of Artpost, an interactive Heads and Art on the Board- At the end of this month website and short video series walk at Hope Island. Artists they emerge into the full glare for TV broadcast showcasing who join the group will have of public view for their annual artists working in regional and the opportunity to exhibit at appearance at the Murwil- remote parts of the country. the other venues too. lumbah Agricultural Show. A book entitled Big Story ‘The event encompasses a Throughout the Friday and Country: great arts stories from wide range of art forms from Saturday they’ll man their stall, regional Australia was also visual, glass, multimedia, show their wares and demon- launched at the weekend, and photography, sculpture and strate the use of the potter’s 13 people from across Australia Indigenous art to performing wheel. received the new national Re- arts,’ says coordinator Carol Col- ‘Every rock on the Tweed has gional Arts Australia Volunteer lins. ‘It is a great opportunity for an artist under it,’ says founding Award at a ceremony at the artists to generate interest in member Ann Lee. ‘But few of Alice Springs Telegraph Station their art and promote commu- us get to put our work in the on Saturday. nity engagement in the arts.’ public eye.’ The next conference will be A further Art at the Kliff The Fernvale pottery not held in Launceston in August event will take place on the only provides a place to work 2010. last Sunday in December. The – it off ers a range of fi ring tech- group is planning to launch a niques and glazes. There’s a ■ In case you’ve missed the new Kingscliff festival at the wood-fi red kiln and a new gas banners and posters all over beginning of May 2009. Its kiln. A speciality of the place town, panto season is now working title is KAFE – King- is the salt kiln which creates a open with the Murwillumbah scliff Art, Food and Entertain- particularly striking glaze when Theatre Company’s produc- ment fi esta. ■ Stokers Siding Pottery salt reacts with the silicon in tion of A Roomful of Magic, Exhibiting artists and volun- turns 30 this month – a good the clay. There’s even a fi re pit based on the book by John teers are welcome to join the time to visit and see Bob Con- for the most ancient technique Marsden, starting this week- arts group. For details see the nery’s latest lustreware and a of all. end. Tickets from the music website www.artcompany.com. host of other ceramics, decora- ‘Diff erent clays need diff er- shop or at the door. au or contact Carol on 0400 tive and practical. ent types of fi ring,’ says Lee. ‘We 139 889. cater for individual tastes and ■ The new show at Commu- Clockwise from bottom left: we’re the only place for miles Images of a nity Printmakers (CPM) on Ann Lee with Byron and to do that.’ Members travel Kyogle Road, under the title Declan Robinson and the from as far away as Lismore sunburnt country Freshly Pressed, consists of work wood-fi red kiln built by by four artists selected for this ART AS HEALING WORKSHOP and Mudgeeraba to use the The strains of chamber music Murwillumbah Potters. year’s mentor program. There Facilitator – Lorraine Abernethy. facilities. greeted more than 100 guests are some beautiful prints, and Shirley Featherstone at the The group has a strong last Sunday when the Gabrielli The workshop is designed as experiential and is suitable for personal both the renovated space and potters’ wheel. and professional development with an emphasis on the journey. Using self-help tradition. They built Quartet from Barry Singh’s the new press are clearly work- One of Heather Matthew’s techniques and mediums such as Mandalas, Dream work, Visualisation, their own salt kiln back in 1980, Northern Rivers Symphony and in 1996 constructed the ing well. bee images in CPM’s Freshly Clay, Sand Play, Movement etc., these will enable the participant to Orchestra played at Escape Gal- gain further tools and insight in discovering their own healing journey present wood-fi red one. Pressed. lery’s latest exhibition opening ■ Regional Arts Conference Lorraine Abernethy has had many years of experience working with Fernvale is a practising in Murwillumbah. Delegates at last weekend’s Potters Shirley Featherstone, individuals from all walks of life, from students to professional people. cooperative rather than a On display until November conference of Regional Arts Lorraine Emanuel, Delma She also has an ongoing interest working creatively with art in mental teaching facility, but members 19 are works by Gloria Roszk- Australia (RAA) have ex- Christen, Michael Philp and health, disabilities and the aged. like to help each other out iewicz on the theme The Centre pressed concern at the Rudd Ann Lee, with young visitors Lorraine founded the original, TAFE: Art as Medicine Course. She is an and occasionally there are award winning Fine Artist and a practicing Transpersonal Art Therapist. is Red together with Donna government’s decision to Byron and Declan Robinson. sessions with visiting artists. Scharam’s Looking through cut $4.3m from support for The Gabrielli Quartet at COURSE COSTS: $50 deposit + $275 for the course, Some members have their own Rainbows. regional arts in the most recent Escape Gallery. materials included. studios at home, Lee among Roskiewicz, a former busi- federal budget. Gloria Roszkiewicz, Bob Classes are small, up to 6 participants them. After three decades as and strictly limited. nesswoman who has moved to A total of 950 delegates a full-time potter she says she Stainlay and Donna WHERE: ABERNETHY STUDIO. Uki and set up her own studio, met in Alice Springs for the herself is ‘still learning’, and Scharam opening the 4 Boomerang Street, Kingscliff works in both paint and glass organisation’s sixth biennial that pretty much sums up the exhibition at Escape Gallery. TIME: Tuesday 4th,11th,18th, 25th Nov and and cites as her inspiration Dor- conference Art at the Heart. 2nd Dec., 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. group’s outlook. Coming to Kingscliff : Art in othea Mackellar’s 1908 poem Artists, arts workers and arts Morning tea provided. The building, which dates the Park. My Country, which she recently volunteers had the opportunity Enquiries 02 6674 4019 or email [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 16, 2008 19 as the tool in the hands of an a powerful liking for the grog unscrupulous overseer, he (shock horror!). She is also one gig guide events and entertainment on the coast does well to portray a man of the fi rst people spoofed struggling to balance duty in this unspeakably rotten ■ UKI CAFE 10AM–2PM with ideals. When he impresses fi lm. After downing a huge FRIDAY 17 SATURDAY 18 LOREN ■ GOLD COAST ARTS Hani (Mark Strong), the head jug of some sort of alcoholic ■ BURLEIGH BEARS ■ UKI HALL 1PM of the Jordanian secret police, CENTRE, PARADISE concoction, she belches for 7.30PM AKASA SPANKINHIDE DRUM with his knowledge of Arabic, SHOWROOM 6PM thirty-seconds nonstop into ■ GOLDCOAST ARTS ‘N’ DANCE WORKSHOP it is not unlike the moment JOEY & MARIA'S the face of the guy opposite CENTRE, PARADISE ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT when Peter O’Toole’s Lawrence ITALIAN WEDDING her. He is meant to be the ROOM 7PM DAVID DE BURRELL 2–6PM DEVA fi nds an affi nity with Alec THE BASEMENT 7PM dreadlocked hero from 10,000 VITO ARTS THEATRE NANDAM, DJ SET Guinness’s Faisal. More twee JAZZ IN THE BC, and he has already had 7.30PM HEATH ■ CHINDERAH JAM SHED but not objectionable is the BASEMENT: WILLY his head squelched into an FRANKLIN’S ‘CHOPPER’ 5PM JAMES T & THE relationship between DiCaprio QUA ARTS THEATRE enormous pat of elephant ■ SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF TOMOHAWKS and a beautiful Iranian 7.30PM NORTHERN dung. Next he encounters 8.30PM THE GENES with John Campbell nurse (Golshifteh Farahani), RIVERS SYMPHONY ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON one of the muscle men from obviously included in the mix ■ SEAGULLS – ORCHESTRA: 4.30PM ROUND Body Of Lies Gladiators, whom he defeats as a nod to the expectations CONNECTIONS, PIANO A FRENCH FANTASY MOUNTAIN GIRLS 8PM Regardless of what he with a hefty blow to the BAR 6PM BEN GILGAN ■ SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF DJ EGO might be like off -screen (as LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 8.30PM BIGGER THAN ■ THE RAILS, BYRON a Rabbitoh, he’s OK by me), 9PM LOADED DICE TEXAS 6.30PM STIPSKY Russell Crowe exhibits no ■ UKI CAFE JAM NIGHT ■ SEAGULLS, PIANO BAR ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON ego as an actor. Here, once ■ UKI HALL GLO DANCE 6PM BEN GILGAN CAPTAIN KAINE more under the direction of 8PM WITH TIJUANA CONNECTIONS 9PM Ridley Scott, with whom he CARTEL KAFENE MONDAY 20 collaborated on Gladiator and ■ UKI CAFE GRU VE ■ AIRPORT TAVERN, ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 8PM American Gangster (A Good – REGGAE NIGHT BILINGA FLOYD AKASA Year is best forgotten), he ■ TWEED SPORTS 8.30PM VINCENT & THE ■ SEAGULLS – STARDUST buries any sense of his own THE CRUISERS CHILDBRIDES ROOM 11AM MIKE star status as the overweight, ■ SHEOAK SHACK, ■ POTTSVILLE SPORTS TWIGDEN callously pragmatic CIA FINGAL HEAD 7PM CLUB 7PM CLELIA ■ THE RAILS, BYRON puppeteer controlling his KATHRYN JONES 6.30PM ANNA agent in Jordan, Leonardo ADAMS ■ MULLUM CIVIC HALL WEATHERUP DiCaprio. The task is to capture ■ MULLUM CIVIC HALL 8PM THE WHITLAMS Al-Saleem, head of a terrorist 8PM KATE MILLER- ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON TUESDAY 21 network responsible for blasts HEIDKE 9PM DIRTY LAUNDRY / in Britain and the Netherlands. ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON DJ NOWAK ■ GOLD COAST ARTS They plan to lure him from 9.30PM THE BOURBON ■ HOTEL GREAT CENTRE VARSITY anonymity by creating a PROPHECY NORTHERN, BYRON COLLEGE false group of terrorists with ■ 9PM BYRON DJS ■ SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF BYRON COMMUNITY whom Al-Saleem will want ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM 7PM TINIA TUESDAY CENTRE 8PM to make contact. The plot is PAUL HASELGROVE + ■ SEAGULLS – LAKEVIEW MARC MITTAG + THE much denser than that, but it RUSTY STEELE LOUNGE 5.30PM HEADHUNTERS never gets over-complicated, ■ HOTEL GREAT ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON MICHAEL KING LIVEWIRE as the similar Syriana tended NORTHERN, BYRON ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM to and, as is now obligatory 9PM CHUKALE SUNDAY 19 SUFFERIN WILLY LEE in the spy genre, technology ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM ■ SALTBAR KINGSCLIFF and means of surveillance are FYAH WALK WEDNESDAY 22 1PM CHILLED PRESTON prime players. The opening ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL ■ SEAGULLS – and closing scenes are aerial of the mainstream – Scott STAFFORD BROS, 8PM SIT DOWN testicles. So, you have it all CONNECTIONS 3PM shots, zooming in and tracking makes big budget movies DANIEL WEBBER + COMEDY CLUB: JUSTIN in the fi rst three minutes – DEEP CREEK: BOOT their subjects from invisible for big audiences and it’s fair RYAN RUSHTON HAMILTON, MIKE VAN enough that he fi nds room burping, crap and balls. Laugh? SCOOTIN FUN heights – sci-fi is reality, so is ACKER, STEPHEN it any wonder we’re paranoid? for the orthodoxy of a boy/ I thought I’d never start. And it WHITELY Scott does not pontifi cate girl romance. Post 9/11, the gets worse. One puerile sketch ■ GOLD COAST ARTS and makes no attempt to Middle East and Islamic jihad after another, meant to be CENTRE BENOWA whitewash America’s nefarious have too often been reduced sending up stuff we’ve seen on STATE SCHOOL practices, preferring to expose to grist for the Hollywood mill TV and the big screen over the VARIETY CONCERT the bastardry of both sides. and, in dealing with the most past twelve months. You tick them off as they are trotted ■ SEAGULLS – LAKEVIEW But still, beneath the hard confronting issue of our times, out, with the subtlety that this LOUNGE 1.15PM DON core realism, there is the story no American fi lm has yet got odious and overdue to be put WHITAKER of an old fashioned hero, close to Hany Abu-Assad’s ruthless though he may be. extraordinary Paradise Now down franchise exhibits on a THURSDAY 23 DiCaprio, no longer the baby (2005). Scott has narrowed the regular basis (and I thought faced stowaway who went gap while, at the same time, the most recent, Epic Movie ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL down with the Titanic, has creating a piece of gripping was crook). Also referred to are YOU AM I: LET'S BE populist cinema. No Country for Old Men, Juno, DREADFUL TOUR lately become adept at fi lling roles of some gravitas and, Indiana Jones and the Crystal ■ CURRUMBIN RSL Disaster Movie Skull, Wanted, Cloverfi eld and, – SOUND LOUNGE A movie can’t be all bad if it I’m sure, many many more. ANDY BULL encourages a spirit of enquiry But you need to be watching ■ GOLD COAST ARTS in the viewer. In my case, I was for them, which I wasn’t after CENTRE – ARTS prompted when I got home the halfway mark, having left THEATRE 7.30PM to broaden my knowledge by to consult a couple of the GUARDIAN ANGELS googling Amy Whitehouse. young ladies at the cinema CATHOLIC PRIMARY Fri 17 6.00 Forbidden Kingdom (M) (‘Did you mean Winehouse?’ box offi ce about who could SCHOOL (M15+) 7.50 When did you last see your father? the screen snootily replied. I possibly enjoy this tripe. The THE BASEMENT 7.30PM 9.20 Wall-E (G) Sat 18 1.30 Wall-E (G) guess I did.) The name rang girls were also at a loss. ‘Maybe ‘UNPLUGGED IN THE 3.20 The Bank Job (MA) a bell, in the same way that it’s meant for ten year old boys,’ BASEMENT’ DON 5.20 Wall-E (G) HANNAFIERD, CHERAY 7.00 Forbidden Kingdom (M) Lara Bingle and Nicole Richie one suggested. ‘Who have had 9.00 Wall-E (G) do, but, being of a certain lobotomies,’ the other added. ■ SEAGULLS – LAKEVIEW Sun 19 1.45 Wall-E (G) LOUNGE 5.30PM 3.40 Wall-E (G) age and disposition, I did not Which was cruel but fair, I (M15+) 5.30 When did you last see your father? have a clue about who she thought. How stuff like this FAITHFULLYYOURS 7.00 The Bank Job (MA) 9.00 Wall-E (G) was or what she did. Now gets made in the fi rst place is Tues 21 6.00 When did you last see your father? enlightened, I again have a beyond me. How it then gets a GIG GUIDE DEADLINE 7.30 Forbidden Kingdom (M) 9.20 Wall-E (G) toehold on the zeitgeist – if general release in this country 12pm tuesday [email protected] 5 Brisbane St Murwillumbah temporarily. Amy is an English is less unfathomable than it is 02 6672 8265 ph. 6672 2280 fax. 6672 4933 www.cinemaregent.com pop star who apparently has infuriating. 20 October 16, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au eating out guide all the best restaurants and cafés on the coast

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There is a reason for the fact that Quebec where she grew up and know today being launched gained there! Obviously, however, peanut butter sticks to the roof of Canada in general; the recipe about a century ago in St Louis. peanut butter provides all the Ingredients of your mouth; there is even a is one handed down from her It contains, by law, a minimum proteins peanuts do alongside 2 tins of tomatoes term for those people who fi nd mother. of 90% peanuts, with no the rather too many calories. 1 bunch of basil 6 cloves of garlic the experience intolerable. It’s I absolutely adored it: it was artifi cial sweeteners, colours or I have my own recipe for Peanut Celtic sea salt because of the high protein rich and buttery and chewy preservatives – though some Butter Biscuits and despite the content in the paste, apparently, inside with a seam of caramelly brands will add a stabiliser to similarity of ingredients, I swear Crush peel and fi ne dice which draws moisture from your butterscotch – interestingly, as keep the peanut butter fresh and mine are not half as good as the garlic. mouth, and those averse to the she had warned me was the its oil from separating. Although Elise’s. This could of course be a Sautee on low heat until phenomenon are known to reaction from some customers, the early experiments involved case of diff erent cooks producing golden brown. possess arachibutyrophobia – the it did not adhere to the roof of grinding peanuts that had been diff erent results using the same Rip the basil off the bunch very word guaranteed to stick to my mouth (although perhaps in steamed, it was soon discovered method and constituents; at any rustically and throw in the pan the roof of your mouth! that roasting the nuts resulted in rate, I am sticking with Elise’s whilst stirring, to wilt the basil I don’t seem to eat a much tastier product. All you do recipe from now on, which she a little. much peanut butter to make your own is whizz 2 cups has so generously agreed to Add two cans of tomatoes, these days – and to of roasted (shelled, naturally) share. stirring, then add celtic sea be sure had forgotten peanuts in a food processor with salt to taste. how much I loved 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and ELISE’S PEANUT BUTTER it until I tried Elise’s only add salt if the peanuts are BISCUITS biscuits (or cookies as Should take under 5 minutes unsalted. Process until the desired In a food processor combine 1 she in her Canadian consistency is obtained and if you egg, 120 grams softened butter, way would have want it crunchy stir through half a 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, 1 cup it.) Elise Bouchard cup of chopped roasted peanuts packed brown sugar and 1 cup co-runs Cafe Oska once the processing is completed. crunchy peanut butter – whizz underneath the English Language my greedy enthusiasm I simply Amusingly, Spam infi ltrated the until pale, airy and creamy then School in Byron Bay and although did not let it linger long enough Wikipedia entry for Peanut Butter transfer to a large bowl. Gradually she is mainly front-of-house, her there...) in the course of my research, work in 1 3/4 cups plain fl our and chef’s background means she It came as no surprise to learn resulting in the following 1 teaspoon baking powder and does the odd cooking shift, and is that peanut butter is one of sentence under the subheading shape into eight large biscuits. responsible for some of the sweet America’s favourite foods, found ‘Health Benefi ts’: ‘Peanut butter Chill for at least half an hour things to have with coff ee there. in about 75% of American homes provides protection against then bake at 180˚C for about 12 I had been drawn to the biscuits and considered by many to be cardiovascular disease due to minutes or until the outside is in the jar on the counter because a staple, like bread or milk. A high levels of adam plon’s sperm golden and the inside still a little they were so large, and when she paste made out of peanuts, it has and fried chicken; it also causes raw. Elise says the secret lies in told me what they were I decided been invented and reinvented breasts to grow to enormous the hot oven and the importance to try one. Apparently the biscuits many times throughout history, amounts without causing weight of the chewy centre. For which I are fairly typical of the area of culminating in the product we gain’ – so there was little use to be can vouch. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 16, 2008 21 Sport [email protected] Leshay is in it for the long (distance) haul Eve Jeffery trate on doing the best I can.’ PLAYER PROFILE Leshay’s most recent When I was a kid from mid Name: Leshay Wells wins were in the 3,000m at October until just about Easter NSW Combined High Schools I would spend my Saturday Age: 14 Track and Field event held at mornings at the Moorabbin Eyes: blue/hazel Homebush in September and Little Athletics Club in Row- Favourite colour: purple 5km Fun Runs held at Noo- ans Road. sa and Main Beach. Birthsign: Taurus The team I competed for was Leshay says her favourite Cheltenham North and when I Eats: mango meet so far was the 2007 All first started, the uniform was a Drinks: Milo Schools National Cross Coun- little bib like concoction; two try in Perth, an event which Last saw: Alvin and the pieces of square material – one she missed out on this year by in front and one in back – held Chipmunks half a second. (Half a second! together by white cloth tape Claim to fame: beat all Wouldn’t ya spew?) over the shoulders and tied ei- the girls and boys in her Leshay has a busy schedule ther side. The height of athletic agegroup in the 2008 of training three or four days fashion. These were days long Gold Coast Airport a week with the Twin Towns before I pined for adidas. Marathon 10k run Club and with private coach The Cheltenham North Brian Chapman, but she just club colours were apple. Apple Would love to have dinner loves to run and thinks noth- green and apple red, bisected with: Craig Mottram, one ing of competing in the morn- diagonally across the little of Australia’s greatest ing and training in the arvo square patch. middle distance runners and she is at home at the track Obviously no one had heard where she says most of her that the two colours should Leshay Wells on her home turf at the Twin Town Athletics Club in Kingscliff Photo Tree Faerie. At a diminutive 5 foot-ish, friends are also competitors. never be seen unless there was Leshay is probably not what Personally I think she looks a colour in between and any- off one shoulder when you ran ing and puffing and flouncing ner’s podium. I was doomed to is traditionally expected when very fashionable in her red and one could tell the CheltNorth or jumped, then off the other and glaring at the girls of St be an athletic fashion victim of you think of long and lanky black Tweed club shirt and I team from miles away, which when you straightened the first Catherine’s. Olympic proportions. long distance runners but she think she could give those girls was good because they could and the ties managed to loosen I was overjoyed when I Banora Point athlete Leshay has a lot of energy in her com- of St Catherine’s and this girl always find me at a distance as lash in the breeze as one raced found out pre-season of my Wells is too busy winning races pact frame and at this year’s the from Cheltenham North a run I was never where I was sup- and it was really and truly a third year that we were to have to care about the colour and Gold Coast Airport Marathon, for their money. posed to be. pain when you put it on half a new uniform and a Bonds it style of her shirt. Leshay beat both the boys and For more information about The very first time I put my inside out, a future Olympian would be, but I couldn’t imag- Leshay is a year nine stu- girls in her age group in the athletic fashion or other things bib on, I was queen. ‘Queen could almost miss the start of ine how they could get the red dent at Tweed River High and 10km run with an excellent like track and field, visit the Eve Amelia the Goddess of the 60 metres flat before get- and the green diagonal thingy although she would like to time of 38:14, less than 3 min- website of Little Athletics Aus- Cheltenham North-ism’. Three ting it untangled and the green happening. explore the possibilities of a utes behind a selection of elite tralian: www.littleathletics. foot four tall, little white 100% wasn’t so apple but more olive It was made clear when we career in athletics, she hasn’t national athletes. com.au and for enquiries about cotton baggy shorts, little white after I spilled half of my lime arrived at training and were decided what she wants to do Leshay is a determined and the Twin Towns Athletic Club, Bonds T-shirt, little white on splice down the front then fell handed our brand new lu- yet when she leaves school but single-minded athlete who phone Rick on 6674 5113. white, white painted Dunlop over in the triple jump pit. minous bright orange shirts. she knows what she wants now competes every Saturday but-I-suspect-they-were-fake By the end of my first season Bright orange! and that is to run. morning during the season at runners, over little white knee I was more than envious of the How the heck was bright or- Leshay has been competing the Twins Towns Athletic Club socks folded and folded and St Catherine’s team shirt, a pale ange, red and green? Or was for 5 years and is a member on the Walter Peate Reserve in folded and folded again until blue Bonds with the number orange the ‘colour in between’ of both the Twin Towns Little Kingscliff, and each event is no they looked like ankle socks. patched on the back and their and the other two would arrive Athletics Club and the Border less important than another. I felt proud and magical and best runner also wore a pair later? Striders Running Club. ‘Before a race I usually get gorgeous! of shoes that caught my atten- By the time I had grown into At little A’s, Leshay usu- nervous,’ said Leshay after her They would name an ath- tion – was that a little ‘a’ on the under 10s, my hair of blue ally finds herself striding away 800m win on Saturday. “But letics track after me one day the side? blackness had faded to dark ahead of the competition in the when I’m racing I just concen- surely or a toilet block or stall I suffered my way grum- brownness and I just looked 800m, as she did last Saturday, at least. bling and rumbling through like a big Jaffa! or leaving her rivals behind At the end of the day it was my second Little A’s season Those pale blue shirted girls in the 1500m. Her specialty is actually a very annoying con- flicking and niggling at the from St Catherine’s would be anything between 3,000 and The Echo wants you! traption that invariably slipped shoulder tape of my bib, huff- laughing all the way to the win- 10,000 metres. There is an abundance of gifted and JX awards for Tweed swim club talented sports humans in the Tweed Shire and The Echo wants to hear from you (or we The Australian Swimming Nine children from the would like you to dob in a mate). Coaches and Teachers As- Tweed Heads Swimming Club, sociation (ASCTA), recently aged eleven to fourteen, were If you excel in your chosen sport and compete locally presented awards to several recognised by ASCTA for their coaches and swimmers in the success and hard work in the or you play with a local team, we’d love to hear from Tweed Shire. pool. you and we are leaving no sport untouched. The aim of the association is ‘It’s a great achivement for to improve professional stand- the kids,’ said Mr Tom. ‘They If you play in the Cudgen Marble Championships, ards for swimming coaches deserve a pat on the back, and the Fingal Elastic Band Flicking round-robin, the and teachers through educa- this is what the awards are all Murwillumbah Marshmellow Eating Master or if you tion, accreditation, profession- about really.’ al development, and ethical Michael and the kids re- are simply the fastest runner in your street, we want to practice. ceived their awards during a see your story and photo on our pages. Local junior swimming presentation at the Tweed in- coach Michael Tom received a door pool last Monday Of course we also want to see rugby big blokes, Junior Excellence Achievement The Tweed Heads swim- cricketing bat brains, surfing water babes and terrific Award from the association. ming club has a membership tennisers – no sport is too mainstream for The Echo. Michael is a coach at the Tweed of 50 aged from 5 upwards and Heads Swimming Club. meets every Monday at 6pm ASCTA’s Junior Excellence at the Tweed Heads indoor To let us know about your upcoming event or to see programme provides recogni- swimming pool where you can your sport stories, results or a profile of your favourite tion of children who are among register and join on the night. sport in the pages of The Echo, drop us a line and we’ll the top 30% of Australian reg- For more information about put you in print. istered swimmers in their age the Tweed Heads Swimming group embarked on further Club, contact the club secre- Email stories and news to [email protected] developing their swimming tary Giovanna Mison on 0409 Junior coach Michael Tom holding his ASCTA Junior Excellence and send all results to [email protected] prowess. 570 360. Achievement Award award. Photo Stephen Senise 22 October 16, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Sport [email protected] A case of recycling the quick and the dead John Campbell years with Warrington in the on the gloves and, in 1974, re- Old Dart, made a mercy dash claiming his belt from George Why do they do it? What is left to Brisbane and inspired the Foreman in Kinshasa’s ‘rumble for them to prove? Maroons to their 40-14 caning in the jungle.’ News that Lance Armstrong, of the Blues (bastard!). Foreman himself, victim of Bradman on a bicycle and sev- Both men’s decisions were Ali’s and trainer Angelo Dun- en times Tour de France win- influenced by the need of the dee’s ‘rope a dope’ strategy, ner, is planning a comeback, group, but that is unlikely to made an equally impressive has met with consternation in have been what swayed them return to the ring. After retir- the world of sport. His aim, he most. The majestic Mark Ella, ing in 1977 at the age of 28, he says, is to give cancer research a retired at 25, would not be KO’d Michael Moorer in 1994 higher profile, having survived drawn back to Rugby for love to become, at 45, history’s old- testicular cancer himself. or money, suggesting that the est heavyweight champ. But It’s an altruistic motive, but determining factor is individ- for every Ali and Foreman really, is there any illness of ual desire, or lack of it. there are dozens of broken and which we are less aware? By Kelly Slater and Layne bruised pugs who only suc- which none of us has been Beachley proved repeatedly ceeded in making themselves touched in some way? that, on a board, it was them look foolish, something that There must be something first and daylight second, but you suspect Armstrong would else driving him – that unique walked out of the water and be aware of. something that elevated him gave away competitive surfing, So if he does slide back into into a stratosphere reserved only to be lured back by the the lycra – and who could pos- for only the greatest of cham- swell and the salt air to do it all sibly doubt his determination? pions. again – Slater has just won his – let’s hope that when the pelo- He may simply love riding You can’t keep a good man down, unfortunately. Painting by Juan de Flandes, digital bastardry by ninth crown. ton makes its triumphant dash and racing, so following his John Campbell and the Tree Faerie. But the sport which has down the Champs Élysées, natural bent is fair enough. witnessed the most dramatic Armstrong is not bringing The stakes, however, are arises to leave the old bloke in ger announces that he and Keef tors, scrambling to come up comebacks, notwithstanding up the rear, an exile on main higher for a man of Arm- their wake. and the boys will embark on with a side to play the Indians its inherent brutality and de- street. strong’s status. He will have the They will be gunning for the yet another blockbuster global in 1977 after the mass defec- moralising consequences of TIDE TIMES best support team available, his defeat, is boxing. The greatest Lion King and he could be on tour, stubbornly unmindful of tions to Kerry Packer’s WSC, PHASES OF THE MOON preparation will be meticulous a hiding to nothing. the fact that they have not been brought R.B.Simpson back of them all, Muhammad Ali, First Quarter 6th Nov 3.04 pm Scorpio Full Moon 13th Nov 5.18 pm and, most important, his vo- As a fully blown soap opera, relevant since 1972, is it only I from the dead to lead a bunch endured an enforced lay-off Last Quarter 20th Nov 8.32 am racious desire to win will be sport is littered with the shat- who groans with ennui? of up and comers and journey- of four years when he was New Moon 28th Nov 3.55 am there in spades, but – and there stripped of the heavyweight ti- FRI High 10.29 am 1.8 Sunrise 6.06 am tered dreams of those whose Sport shines a harsher light men. Simmo, then 41, scored 17th 11.07 pm 1.3 Sunset 6.55 pm is always a but – he is 37 and self belief asked too much of on those who will not de- two tons and was instrumental tle for his public opposition to Low 4.03 am 0.3 Moonrise 9.48 pm 5.06 pm 0.2 Moonset 7.18 am the young Turks and hardened their aging limbs. Only in the part centre stage and fairytale in the 3-2 series victory. the Vietnam War and refusal SAT High 11.19 am 1.7 Sunrise 6.05 am professionals against whom arts can performers kid them- comebacks, as what’s his name Wayne Bennett similarly to be drafted into the army (‘no 18th Sunset 6.56 pm Low 4.47 am 0.3 Moonrise 10.57 pm he’ll be competing for the first selves and the adoring mob observed, are like Lazarus with recalled Allan Langer for the Viet Cong ever called me nig- 6.05 pm 0.2 Moonset 8.11 am ger’ is surely one of the quotes SUN High 12.05 am 1.2 Sunrise 6.04 am time since 2005 will not stand that they are still the real deal a triple bypass. deciding Origin clash of 2001. 19th 12.15 pm 1.7 Sunset 6.57 pm on ceremony if the opportunity – when prune faced Mick Jag- The Australian cricket selec- Alf, wiling away his twilight of the century), before lacing Low 5.38 am 0.4 Moonrise 7.10 pm 0.3 Moonset 9.12 am MON High 1.10 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.03 am 20th 1.18 pm 1.6 Sunset 6.57 pm Low 6.40 am 0.5 Moonrise 12.01 am representin’: Tweed Shire at the Byron Soccer Sevens 8.22 pm 0.3 Moonset 10.18 am TUE High 2.23 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.02 am 21st 2.28 pm 1.6 Sunset 6.58 pm The ladies from Southport’s Low 7.52 am 0.5 Moonrise 12.57 am 9.34 pm 0.3 Moonset 11.26 am ‘Undecided’ team sloshed WED High 3.39 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.05 am around with ‘Stacks’ Forster, 22nd 3.41 pm 1.5 Sunset 7.14 pm Low 9.10 am 0.6 Moonrise 2.06 am right, in the morning and 10.38 pm 0.3 Moonset 12.31 pm THU High 4.46 am 1.2 Sunrise 6.04 am 23rd 4.49 pm 1.5 Sunset 7.15 pm Low 10.26 am 0.5 Moonrise 2.44 am 11.31 pm 0.3 Moonset 1.39 pm Eastern Standard Time. Heights in metres.

Courtesy of NSW Tide Charts, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, NSW Dept of Commerce MONTHLY MARKETS 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6684 4437 1st Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets 0417 759 777 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 0417 759 777 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 Tumbulgum, right, during the afternoon matches. 2nd Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 Photos Tree Faerie 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 3rd Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Ballina 6687 4328 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 Neither the sprinkling showers nor the downpours could turn 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 the players off their game in the Byron Bay Soccer Sevens on 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta the weekend. (07) 5533 8202 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 Over 300 competitors in 32 teams were vying for cash prizes 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 in the two day event. Pictured above and right the Uki-Murwil- 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 lumbah Raso’s put in the hard yards with the eventual winners, 5th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 the Griffith Uni ‘Grifferoos’. The Chinderah Sharks, centre, managed a fairly dry game in FARMERS MARKETS the first half of their match against the ‘Foreigners but had to Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 content with the torrent after half time. Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 16, 2008 23 Sport NCAS needs junior beach buzz what’s happening in the surf is licensed to provide SLSA Rohan Small and Jarred netballers for squad Rainbow Nippers Pro Waterman Awards on behalf of the Aus- Cain will contest the team North Coast Academy of Last Sunday was the official The Pro Waterman Profes- tralian Lifesaving Academy, event with Rohan doing the Sport (NCAS) is seeking tal- first day of season for the Rain- sional Surf Instructor and Queensland. ski and swim and Jarred in ented junior netballers to trial bow Bay SLSC Nippers and Lifeguard Qualification Pro- Logan Hurford from the the board and run. Russell for its Kempsey Macleay RSL Dolphins and the big turnout gram is an intensive program College of Surfing will be Zahn and Chris Carter have Club 2008-09 NCAS Netball of kids enjoyed a full morn- to equip participants with the the presenter for the Surfing entered in the masters indi- squad. ing getting acquainted with the skills and qualifications to Australia Level 1 Surf Coach vidual event. To attend the trials and to surf and surf safety. immediately enter the Surf Award. Both have intimate At home the first round of be eligible to be chosen in the The Nippers, pictured below, School Industry upon success- knowledge, skills and exper- the club point score in board 2008-09 NCAS Netball squad, gathered to thank Vaughan ful completion of all required tise in the surf industry, with and swim will be held 10 am. athletes must be turning 15, 16, Penfold who provided a mar- components. It is designed for both Jamo and Logan own- The following weekend the 17 or 18 years in 2009, be a res- quee tent for the surf club as those aspiring to be profes- ing fully operational Surfing annual ‘Cudgen Classic’ for ident on the North Coast and well as merchandise for the sional surf instructors and or Queensland and Surfing Aus- competitors aged 10 to 17 be a current member of a net- Nippers bags on the day. surf, beach or pool lifeguards tralia licensed surf schools, years will be held on the Satur- ball association underpinning President of the Rainbow and who need the qualifica- as well as both being highly day. This prestigious carnival NCAS. Applicants must have Bay SLSC Ray Fien was pleased tions and skills to enter the involved with the training attracts entries from the Sun- played competitive club netball with the season opener. ‘It was industry. and up skilling of people in shine Coast down to Sydney. and hopefully have representa- a great turnout for our first day The course will offer not the surf industry. Members assistance will be tive experience in school or NCAS netballer Karly Moir has on our beautiful beach,’ said only the theoretical skills and The next Program is sched- appreciated by our junior club association netball and must represented the Far North Ray. ‘There is still time to join knowledge but also the oppor- uled to start on November 24 as there is plenty to do on the also be physically fit to play and Coast for the last two years. up and have some good family tunity to get handson practical which will enable participants beach and in water safety. undertake an intensive devel- Photo Tree Faerie fun on the beach.’ experience in Surfing Queens- to get trained and qualified On Sunday 26, Byron Bay opment netball program. The Rainbow Bay Nippers land licensed surf schools on in time for the beginning of have been awarded a carni- Underpinning the Academy ment and public speaking. meet Sunday mornings from the Gold Coast. summer. val. This is not on the club program is the support by re- Kempsey Macleay RSL Club 8.30am and enrolments are still The intensive Pro Waterman For more information calendar. Can those attending gional associations of Ballina, became naming rights spon- open. If you would like to find Program is a 2 weeks course. phone Jamo Borthwick on 07 please notify the club coach, Brunswick-Byron, Bellingen, sors of the NCAS Netball out more about sponsoring the The Program is presented 5534 118 or visit www.water- Ken or president Gary if com- Casino, Coffs Harbour, program in July 2006. Their club or signing on for Nippers by Jamo Borthwick from manprograms.com peting. Grafton, Hastings, Kyogle, Lis- support forms part of Clubs please phone Kylie at the surf the Academy of Surf Sports, Also on the 26th, the Old more district, Lower Clarence, NSW’s state wide commitment club on 07 5536 6737. Skills and Education, which Cudgen Surf Notes Boys Association will be guest Macleay, Murwillumbah, Nam- to Community Development Last Sunday 62 members com- of Cudgen Leagues Club bucca Valley and Woolgoolga. Support Expenditure legisla- pleted their patrol proficiency for a social ‘Barefoot Bowls’ Trialists must be a member of tion. test at the Cudgen SLSC. The morning. Members, partners one of these associations. NCAS provides regionally masters surf boat crew at- and supporters are welcome. Around 20-24 athletes aged based talent identification and tended the North Coast Boat Please give names to president 15-18 years will be selected development programs in 14 Series held at Wachope-Bonny Kim 6674 2637 or secretary based on trials held at Southern sports including basketball, Hills and contested the Open Keith 6672 2296 by Thursday Cross University in Lismore on BMX, canoe sprint, cycling, and Masters divisions with the 23, bus transport will be pro- Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th hockey, lawn bowls, netball, same crew. On Saturday in vided from Murwillumbah. October 2008. rowing, rugby, sailing, softball, round 1 they were 2nd in the Once the final squad is se- surf life saving, tennis and tria- Masters and 3rd in the Open, Cudgen Patrols lected, athletes will receive thlon. with repeat results in Sunday’s Saturday 18.10.08 high-level skills coaching, and Applications close October round 2. 10-3 pm. ‘Seagulls’ education sessions in sport 22 and are available from www. Next Sunday the club will Sunday 19.10.08 psychology, sports medicine, ncas.org.au or by phoning the have several competitors in am ‘Octopusses’ sports nutrition, time manage- NCAS office on 6620 3073. the ‘Coolangatta Gold’. pm ‘Prawns’

Pennant results: ins d. Roy Nuttall 25/15; Peter Reeves, John Craig; r/up: Ron Monday, October 27. Championships commence TWEED SHIRE Division 2 defeated Paradise Goldsmith d. David Watts 25/23; Kickbusch, Ron Taylor. For further enquiries, please Monday 20/10/08 - all grades. SPORT RESULTS Point away for 3.5 pts and overall Graham Richards d. George Tweed Heads Tourers phone the Pottsville Sports Club Chinderah Veterans Social BOWLS fnishing equal 2nd with Tweed Mynott 25/8. Semi-finals were to There were a total of 18 players on 6676 1077 and follow the Golf Kingscliff Ladies Heads, Division 5 def Surfers Par- be played Tuesday 14 October. both ladies and men, were in prompts. Monday 13/10/08 - Stroke Kingscliff Beach Club is hosting adise away for 4 pts and finished Social Results: attendance for bowls last Sun- GOLF Winner ‘A’ grade: Bob Holmes, a Pink Ribbon Bowls Day for 5th overall for the season. Divi- Sun 5 Oct: Green 1: Dorothy & day morning. The winners were Chinderah Veterans Social net 55, new h/cap 10. R/up: Ed Breast Canceron Sunday morn- sion 7 were to play Tamborine Chas Turner, Adele & Ron Duck- Andy Lavelle, Christine Hum- Golf Franklin, net 56 (c/back), new h/ ing October 19. but because of forfeit gained worth; r/up: Doreen & George phries and Frank McPhillips. Thursday 9/10/08 - Stableford cap 11. The event is sponsored by The 5pts and finished 4th overall. Kendall, Margaret & John Gun- Next Sunday the Tourers are due Winner ‘A’ grade: Barry Nicholls, Winner ‘B’ grade: Yvonne ProfessionalsKingscliff and runs Our trophy day is October 29. ton. to play at Tugun with the game 43 points, new h/cap 12. R/up: Hawkey, net 51, new h/cap 18. from 9am to noon with team Tweed Heads Men Green 2: Ngaire Gibson, Brian to start at 10.30am NSW time. Peter Walsh, 42 points, new h/ R/up: Alan Williams, net 55, new entry costing $60. No bowl- Pennant Results: Saturday 11 Bevan; r/up: Hannah & Sam The list is on the notice board in cap 3. h/cap 16. ing experience is required with October. Ramsay. the Members Lounge and it is Winner ‘B’ grade: Jack Jefferson, Winner ‘C’ grade: John Graha, many prizes up for grabs and a Division 1 played South Tweed Tuesday October 7 winners. advised that you have to make 48 points, new h/cap 23. R/up: net 58, new h/cap 20. R/up: Pam sausage sizzle after the game. in the 2nd game of the play-offs Men: Peter Crerar, Laurie Rea, your own transport arrange- Neville Parker, 40 points (c/back), Andrews, net 60 (c/back), new This is a fun way to experience a at Broadbeach but lost 48/64 Max Reiter; r/up: Tom Preston, ments. new h/cap 19. h/cap 22. game of lawn bowls plus serving which meant that their season John Heath, Arthur Jackson. Pottsville Women Ball rundown to 38 points (c/ Championships commence a very needy cause. was over. Well done chaps. Ladies: Kath Seiben, Dorothy On Thursday, October 9, the back) 20/10/08 - over four (4) rounds. Bookings can be made at the Round 11 Evans, Beryl Hiscocks; r/up: Ail- Club held its annual Brian Cecil Kingscliff Beach Club, call 6674 Division 2 against Broadbeach een Bolton, Hazel Bardsley, Joy Memorial Day. Carmel Cecil pre- 1404 or Peter Hut on 6674 9000. lost 51/89.Division 4 against Dodsley, Willi Grant. sented a trophy to the winning DEADLINES FOR SPORT In social play last week President Benowa lost 50/68. Division Wed 8 Oct: Green 1: Ron Stur- team. Dianna presented new bowlers 6 against Burleigh Heads won rock, Jim Quin + 18; r/up: John The Club played triples with two NEWS AND RESULTS Vicki White and Cathy James 70/42. Division 7 against Twin LeBoeuf, Gary Hewitt + 12. games of 11 ends each which Towns Services won 60/56 and Green 2: Bob Chapman, Bill was a pleasant variation from with their badges, welcome la- The deadline for editorial, photos and sport dies. There were 54 bowlers with Division 8 against Paradise Point Grose + 17; r/up: Sean Harty, Ken the normal format. 3 visitors and winners were Joan lost 50/61. Calvert + 15. Lucky bowler was Jan Richards news is 9am Tuesday, and the deadline for Porter, Anne Wonka and Fay Next Saturday 18 and Sunday Green 3: Dennis Lusby, George with the raffle winners being sports results is 9am Wednesday. Robinson; Jean Dalmayer, Elma 19 October, Divisions 6, 7 and 8 Hanlon + 18 on c/b; r/up: John Heather Woodbridge and Lola Wilkinson and Barbara Mirls. will be playing in the finals play- Moon, John Parker-Smith + 18. Dowling. Runners up Margaret Cosgriff, offs starting at 9am Queensland Fri 10 Oct: Green 1: Jon Bosisto, The past week has been a very Mary Brown and Sandra Akers. time. Divisions 6 and 8 will be Sam Ramsay, George Hanlon; r/ busy one with the club hosting email news and photos to: Thanks to Mary Brown and Kath playing at Tugun and Division 7 up: Frank Dawson, Len Harrison, the District Delegates meeting [email protected] Thompson for maninng the of- at Mudgeeraba. Good luck to George Brooks. on October 13, Pelican Fours on fice. all players. Green 2: Tom Marling, Jack Blag- October 14 and a visit from Bri- email results to: Birthdays this month for An- Senior Singles Champion- brough, Arthur Jackson; r/up: bie Island on October 16. nette Johnson, Jenny Blyth, Trish ships: Brian Bitmead, Bill Perry, Ron Friendship afternoon is Tuesday, [email protected] Nitschke and Syldia Coombe. Qtr-finals: Jim Hammersley d. Duckworth. October 21 and the club will be Ron Duckworth 25/24; Al Kaln- Green 3: Eddie Wace, Tom hosting the District Shield on 24 October 16, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Service Directory

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It appears a little paper war has ATTENTION BUYERS $595K TO $985K erupted at the Noble Lakeside Cnr Griffi th & Stuart Park in Kingscliff where some Sts. The owners here residents have complained of love the fact that they the lack of their much-antici- can walk from their pated copies of The Echo. Park door straight into the manager, Tweed Shire council- world renowned Twin lor (and sacked mayor) Warren Towns Services Club Polglase told us this week that by the enclosed skyway ‘The Echo has no trouble at all, I ... not to mention the walk to everything else think we get 50 or 60 copies, they twin towns convenience! bring them in on Friday, and I specialise in this they’re all gone!’ He continued, exceptional building and have never had a better selection of ‘One woman here who carries superb apartments on offer here. Two and three bedrooms, all on about it… came in here on ensuited, all with absolutely stunning views. Come see! Friday and said, “Warren, are See domain.com.au you throwing them out?” and I said, “Nuh, although sometimes OCEAN SHORES SELLING $1.15-1.25M I feel like doing that – but you’re 42 Tongarra Drive. just too late picking them up”!’ This property, more like (Backburner knew the paper a private estate really, was popular but…) Sandcastles in (open) air: (l-r) architects Wanjira Karanja, Nick Ovens and James Foley with their sits high in the best ■ ■ ■ ■ sandcastle sculpture on Kingscliff Beach last Friday. The three were part of a team of around 60 street in Ocean Shores Tweed Tourism Race Day at architects employed by the Brisbane office of global architectural firm Hassell which was on a and enjoys breathtaking Murwillumbah is on this Mon- views. With much use team-building retreat in the Tweed. The team-bonding exercise at the beach entailed the use day (October 20) so if you of only sand, water, a beach bucket and spade to sculpt an ‘invisible city’. The firm, which also of natural timbers, this want a day out to remember, quality home just oozes involves disciplines such as landscape architecture, urban planning and interior design, has 140 character. get yourself to the picturesque staff in its Brisbane office. racetrack at Tygalgah just out- Here, you are protected ocean shores from all bad weather side Murwillumbah. The full you find a dozen fresh eggs left the Austrian National Day this month and were having such and simply soak up the sunshine from the north. The bonus is the TAB meeting features the run- in your driveway with the at- Sunday, October 19 at the cur- a good time they extended self contained in law accommodation with its own entry. A very ning of the inaugural Tweed tached note: ‘G’day. Please have ling club’s base in Pines Lane, their stay by two days. The wife special home. Tourism Cup with a big bag eggs laid yesterday. Occasional- Elanora (Pacific Highway exit took ill and was rushed off by See domain.com.au of $100,000 in prize money on ly we get your avos that fall off 92). Noon start with folk music ambulance to hospital for tests offer over seven races. For info the tree in your backyard (the and dancing and Austrian tuck- and a checkup. She was given TWEED HEADS SELLING $1.425-1.6M call Steve Huggins or Bernie ones over the fence). They are er. All this fun for free (though the all clear and released from 21 Quayside Court Quinn on (02) 6672 2671. the nicest avos. Ron, Carol and lunch costs $9). For info or di- hospital within 24 hours. Un- AND ■ ■ ■ ■ Ki’. And this is from the avo rections call (07) 5590 9076. beknown to the couple, their 39 Navigators Way. We notice with sadness the tree owners: ‘Dear Ron, Carol ■ ■ ■ ■ travel agent had forgotten to re- The handful of freehold passing of Edward Michael and Ki – we haven’t met yet Some Murwillumbah locals mind them to extend their tra- titled homes on the Ring (or Eddie, as he was af- but thank you for the best eggs reckon it’s only a matter of time vel insurance to cover the two waterfront in this fectionately known by many), in the world… you make our before a pedestrian is seriously extra days. Last week the bill premium location are a true gentleman and stalwart day! Den, Darcy, Jack, Madi hurt at the newish (and only) arrived from the hospital for… very tightly held, so it is of Murwillumbah and the and Bella (the dog)’. traffic lights on the pedestrian wait for it…$12,000! They are anchorage amazing to be able to shire. The 88-year-old former ■ ■ ■ ■ crossing on Wollumbin Street. still waiting for bills from the islands offer you two superb Backburner examples. accountant bid farewell to his Attention Andre Rieu groupies, sources say they ambulance and the doctors! beloved Tweed at Murwillum- regarding last week’s Backbur- have seen quite a few vehic- ■ ■ ■ ■ Both homes have 3 bedrooms plus study/4th and double garaging. bah Hospital last Tuesday, Oc- ner announcement. Brian Lack les race through the crossing Beware, illegal software users, The relatively compact grounds mean you certainly won’t be losing your weekends mowing lawns, there is so much else to do tober 7. Eddie was a beacon of is organising a bus and wants against a red light. We suspect an alert has gone out to some here! Quiet and peaceful yet ultra convenient and many berthing integrity and champion of that to make it clear he is not orga- some think it’s a city-slicking big local businesses that a com- opportunities for boaties too. Lifestyle! very same hospital he drew his nising tickets for the concert! If decoration for the busy cros- puter software giant is cracking See domain.com.au last breath at, having been a you are attending the concert sing (and not a real traffic in- down on the pirating of its soft- longtime hospital board mem- in Brisbane on Wednesday De- tersection with cars left and ware. Men in black have been ber and chairman. Quietly spo- cember 3 and like the idea of right) which they can sneak reportedly seen peering through ken with a warm smile, Eddie sharing the cost of a bus give through. Maybe a CCTV ca- windows of businesses around inspired respect and admira- him a call on 02 6672 2578. mera could help there... Tweed Heads South in an effort tion from the many people he ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ to catch the pirates red-handed. 0414 997 722 or 07 5506 6645 came across. Bravo, Eddie. And for something completely Here’s a warning to anyone Penalties for corporate theft are Selling? Call Winston and save yourself ■ ■ ■ ■ different, the Tweed-Gold Coast travelling overseas: check your severe, including large fines, Everyone needs good neigh- Curling Club and the Austrian- travel insurance. A couple went and/or jail plus public floggings thousands $$$ bours. Life’s not so bad when Australian Club is celebrating on holiday to Honolulu this for general managers.

28 October 16, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au