Rowing success for Blackall students

Jo Cripps, the daughter of Bill and Sally Cripps of Melrose, was a member of the St Peters Lutheran College team which won the nal of the girls Year 11 quad scull at the Queensland schools rowing championships at Bucca Weir outside Bundaberg on September 23. Jo was the cox of the crew which won the state title. The previous day she coxed a similar crew to fth place in the girls open quad scull nal. Her sister Amanda, currently in Year 8 at St Peters in Brisbane, coxed a Year 10 quad scull to fth place in the nal for the school. Amanda rowed in the Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association competition this year, in the Year 8 divisions, but this was her rst attempt at coxing. Iain Adams, the son of Ashley and Margaret Adams of Darracourt, also took part in the state rowing titles. He was a member of the Nudgee College boys Year 11 IV which came fourth, and rowed in one of the Colleges three entries in the boys open VIII nal, placing fourth once again.

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Barcaldine AFL players have thrown down the gauntlet to Blackalls lovers of Aussie Rules to come forward and help start a club in the town. Jason Bryant, a police constable at Barcaldine and currently a very happy Geelong supporter, said the Barcaldine Hawks club had already been formed and a group was working towards starting a club in Longreach. All we need is an interested person to organise a meeting, Jason said. I can come over and speak about whats needed to get started. Jason said he was planning to get a competition going, amongst juniors and maybe seniors if there were sufcient numbers, to start next winter. My intention is not to take anyone away from the sport theyre playing currently, he stressed. Im trying to encourage people to play both league and AFL, and maybe even soccer. If we could have xtures for all codes on the one day, it would give the kids a full day of activity when they travelled to other towns. He said 9-a-side games could be organised, depending on the number of people available. AFL administration staff from Brisbane will be travelling to the region on October 11 and Jason

Jo Cripps (centre) waits with her St Peters teammates to receive their gold medals after winning the Year 11 quad scull nal at the school rowing titles in Bundaberg.

Blackall split into three divisions

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The township of Blackall will be split into three divisions, each with a signicant portion of rural areas, when the 2008 council elections are held. The whole of the current Tambo shire, including the town, will be the amalgamated shires fourth division. Each division will elect a single member. The new internal boundaries (pictured, right) for the BlackallTambo regional council were recently announced by the Electoral Commission of Queensland. Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the divisions developed by the Commission were based on the key democratic principle of one vote one value. Division one contains 373 electors and division two has 427. There are 380 people enrolled to vote in division three and 402 in division four. The Blackall-Tambo regional council will be one of 22 local government areas that will contest the March 2008 elections with voting in divisions. Following the release of the new divisional boundaries, Minister Pitt said he would allow merging councils to go the elections on an undivided basis if all parties were in agreement.

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said he hoped to have some indications from Longreach and Blackall, possibly even Winton by then. He can be contacted by mobile on 0400 112 664 or at the Barcaldine police station on 4651 1322. Alternatively, people can speak to club vice president Joe Kettner at the Barcaldine Garden Centre or local pharmacist Graham Beissel.

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In a Blackall Bowls Club A grade nal by 31 29. semi-nal for 2006, Ross Browning In sets of nine up Dave Carter and Mark Whiteld, both dual A and Gary Whiteld did battle, grade singles champions, had a with Dave winning the rst set 9 great tussle as was expected on 1, then Gary winning the next Sunday, September 23. 11 to 3, but Dave was too strong After 15 ends Ross crept away in the last set winning 10 1. to lead 16 8 and looked set for In a social game Woody and an easy win, but Mark had other Dally were a bit too good for Alf ideas and after 36 ends it was 26- Cameron and Roy Black, winning all then 29-all after 41 ends. 18 13. Ross then got a single on the -- by Dally Holden next two ends to win a great semiPage 16 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, October 5, 2007

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The Tambo Shire Council decided to retain divisions though, believing that it would guarantee representation for the Tambo area on the new council. Mayor Dougal Davidson said it wasnt what the shire had wanted, preferring multi-member divisions, but it was what they were stuck with. Its the best of a number of bad options, he said. Never, in any of our discussions with former premier Beattie, was there any mention of single member divisions. The dissection of Blackall into three electoral divisions was probably the only logical outcome once it was decided that divisions would be needed, according to Blackall mayor Les Wheelhouse. The rural part had to be included but there werent sufcient numbers to make a division by itself, he said. Some people arent thrilled with the arrangements but Tambo was very strong on having divisions. According to an Electoral Commission spokesman, prospective councillors do not have to live in the division for which they are nominating, only within the local government area, but the six nominees required to sign do have to live within the division

and need to be on the electoral roll by January 31 next year. If youre nominated by a political party, they endorse you instead, he said. The Electoral Commission is running the local government elections for the rst time. The spokesman said a submission had been put in for full postal voting to continue in shires that have previously had that arrangement, but no conrmation of whether that would be allowed had yet been received. Cr Wheelhouse said he didnt think the new divisions would change the balance of representation of urban and rural councillors on the new regional council. If you look at the record, Blackall people have been pretty discerning, he said. The split has been pretty much 50/50 so theyve been electing the people they consider the best representatives. Weve had good rural representation in the past so I think people give thought to their vote. The Local Transition Committee was due to meet in Tambo yesterday, with the appointment of an interim chief executive ofcer the main item on the agenda.

ICPA welcomes increase to travel allowance

The Queensland governments recent announcement of increased nancial assistance for geographically isolated families with children who travel between home and boarding locations for study, has been welcomed by the Isolated Childrens Parents Association. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford announced that the Remote Area Travel Allowance, which is part of the governments Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme, would increase from the start of the 2008 school year. Many geographically isolated families have been experiencing nancial hardship in trying to send their children away to continue their education, Mr Welford said. We have worked closely with key stakeholder groups and acted on these concerns by increasing the travel allowance for these families. ICPA state vice president Lorraine McGinnis said the increase to the travel component of the allowance was the direct result of a submission by ICPA state councillors Barbara Clark (travel portfolio) and Di Selby (nancial assistance portfolio). Given that there was a major overhaul of the travel allowance two years ago, an increase in the rates, as well as the future indexation to the CPI, was most appreciated, she said. The government recognised the need for an increase based on rising fuel costs and costs of public transport. All students will receive increased entitlements towards travel costs

with the allowance for the rst 500 kilometres increasing from 40 to 65 cents per kilometre. For travel over 500 kilometres, the per kilometre allowance will increase from $1.00 to $1.03. The increase will benet some 1700 students from approximately 1200 families who travel from home to boarding locations, Mr Welford said. About 80 per cent of these students travel between 300 and 900 kilometres to access boarding locations. Mr Welford said the increase in Remote Area Travel Allowance aligned with the State Governments Blueprint for the Bush, a 10year plan to build a sustainable, liveable and prosperous rural Queensland.

Prices tumble at local yarding

New staff accommodation at hospital

New staff accommodation, in the form of a house, has been erected alongside the Blackall Hospital. Queensland Healths district director of corporate services, Wendy Jensen said the new structure would cater for the needs of doctors, locums and nurses. We often have visiting staff, such as a physiotherapist, to accommodate it all depends on whos already using the nurses quarters, she said.

The building was factory built and came to Blackall on the back of a truck. Ms Jensen said the district had a program of ongoing needs but she was unsure as to how long the accommodation unit had been on the list. She said a similar structure was being placed at Tambo as well.

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Blackall Combined Agents yarded 1800 fat and store cattle at last weeks sale, where values of the previous fortnight were a distant memory, with market corrections for all types of cattle. Bullocks topped at 153 c/kg, sows to 133 c/kg, meatworks heifers to 146 c/kg and bulls to 117 c/kg. Store steers sold to 190 c/kg and store heifers to 136 c/kg. Butch and Peta Walker, Gillespie sold 188 Santa cows to a top of 133 c/kg or $816/head to average 130 c/kg or $709/head. Kevin and Bev Gillies and family, Devenish sold Brahman cross cows to a top of 133 c/kg and $863/head. They also had No 6 trade heifers which topped at 146 c/kg or $701/head an average of 145 c/ kg for $640/head. Coolagh Grazing, Blackall sold heavy Brahman steers for 161 c/kg for 540kg or $870/head. David and Deanne Carter, Frederick Park had Charolais cross weaner steers make 190 c/kg for 246 kg and $469/head. Great Southern Cattle Management had Santa heifers sell to 136 c/kg for 352 kg and $480/ head. The next local fat and store sale will be on October 11.

The Grant Daniel Long team in action at the Blackall saleyards last week.

Weather Predictions For Blackall Oct 5thNov 2nd, 2007 (By The Moon)

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September once again showed how varied our climate is with chilly nights and warm days. The months lowest temperature of 7.5 degrees was recorded on the 13th, and was quite warmer than the lowest recorded temperature of 1.4 degrees on September 5, 1958, while the hottest night for September was on the 27th with 20.2 degrees. Septembers coolest day of 18.5 degrees was on the 5th, a stark contrast to the months hottest day of the 26th with 36.4 degrees. The lowest mean temperature of 12.4 degrees for September was slightly warmer than the recorded average of 12.1 degrees.

Warm, dry September

The highest mean temperature of 29.8 was also just a bit warmer than the highest recorded mean maximum of 28.5. The highest maximum temperature of 36.4 degrees on September 26 was cooler than the highest recorded temperature of 38.4 degrees recorded on September 30, 1988. September was a very dry month with rain on four days resulting in a total of 16.5 points (4.2 mm), a far cry from the recorded mean rainfall of 67 points (17.1 mm). The highest recorded rainfall in September was in 1906 with 470 points (119.4 mm).

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The new dual lane concrete bridge over the Barcoo River at Blackall was ofcially opened by the deputy director general of Queenslands Department of Main Roads, Les Ford in a short ceremony at the site last week. Its opening was hailed by Blackall mayor Les Wheelhouse as the nal link in the Blackall-Isisford Road project begun in 1983. We are all very pleased to see this built, as the river had a habit of sitting 600 millimetres above the old bridge and holding up trafc for a number of days, he said. This raising should help out considerably. Mr Ford told the gathering that the project was not the departments biggest or most complicated but it would make a signicant contribution to the road network across the state and was important to the local community as well. This is core business for Main Roads we funded it, designed it and built it, he said. It was completed nearly on time and on budget and I dont think youll get better throughout the state. The new structure replaces the old timber bridge across the river. It is wider than the old bridge and

Cooking up wonders
A series of cooking workshops called 20 Minute Wonders will soon be offered in Blackall, to help people prepare fast, tasty, healthy meals in less than 20 minutes. Some of the recipes that will be covered in the program include risottos, pizza, stir fries, dips, salads and some tips and tricks for choosing, storing and preparing vegetables. Local dietician and Healthy Lifestyle coordinator, Sue Swanson is offering the free twohour workshops over a six-week period, starting on Wednesday, October 17. Our 20 Minute Wonders program is for everyone who struggles to think of quick, easy healthy meals for their household, she said. As well as preparation of meals, the workshops will look at increasing everyday physical

Blackall mayor Les Wheelhouse congratulates Department of Main Roads deputy director general Les Ford at the opening of the Barcoo River bridge at Blackall last week. has been lifted half a metre for a cost of $3 million, which included roadworks on the approaches. At the opening Cr Wheelhouse also spoke of the good relations that had developed between Blackall and Isisford shires through the construction of the Blackall-Isisford Road. It broke new ground when they came into our shire and did construction work, he said. He also mentioned the current roadworks project both shires are involved in that will see a bitumen road laid from Jericho to Windorah, with the bridge as one of the vital parts of the network. This will have great benets to us all, he said.

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yourself. 20 Minute Wonders is being offered for free to the Blackall community thanks to sponsorship from the Queensland governments Community Partnerships program. Sue has more information on the workshops and is available by phone at the Blackall hospital.

Local lady Lavina Anderson raised a few more dollars for the Queensland Cancer Council on Sunday, September 23 when she assisted the Blackall Rotary Club with the barbecue held in conjunction with their fun run/ walk on the day. The gold coin donation asked for at the barbecue raised $185.55 for the cancer research group. Lavina said the Rotary Club had provided all the food for the day and she was just required to help out with the cooking. I would especially like to thank the Rotary Club of Blackall for being so wonderful and doing this for me they are a credit to the town of Blackall, she said. Lavina is now planning a Pink Ribbon morning tea to raise money for breast cancer research at Banks Park on October 26.

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Hotel Behaviour The managers and publicans of Blackalls hotels and licensed clubs are fully supported by Blackall Police in their efforts to maintain good order in their establishments. Penalties under the Liquor Act are substantial with police permitted by law to issue infringement notices for offences committed by patrons in hotels. Patrons should be aware that when a hotel employee requires you to leave the hotel it is an offence not to do so immediately. In the early hours of Saturday, September 29 a Blackall resident was issued with an Infringement Notice for refusing to leave the Prince of Wales Hotel immediately when required, which carries a penalty of $300. Similarly, a number of Blackall residents are currently banned from certain establishments after their behaviour was deemed unacceptable by management. These bans may remain in force indenitely. The attention of all hotel and licensed club patrons is drawn to the following penalties under the Liquor Act: Offence Penalty
Refusal to leave premises immediately when required $300 Enter or attempt to enter premises when refused entry $300 Resist authorised person from preventing a person entry from premises $300 Resist eviction when required to leave premises $300

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Blue Light Disco News On Friday, September 7 an extremely successful Blue Light disco was held at the Short Street Youth Hall. This was the rst disco at which the new equipment purchased, thanks to the Queensland government Community Gaming Fund grant, was put to use. The combination of lights, music and smoke machine made the atmosphere electric and with just under 100 children in attendance this disco was the best Blue Light event to date in Blackall. All children and young adults who attended the disco reported having a great time. Senior Constable Brent Gerber and the members of the Barcoo Blue Light committee should be congratulated on conducting such an enjoyable and entertaining night. Senior Constable Gerber wishes to pass on his thanks to the Blue Light committee volunteers who assisted on the night and said another event would be held in the near future.

Barcoo Independent TV Guide - September 30 - October 6 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

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Wilful Damage Blackall police recently charged a 23-year-old male with wilful damage after he allegedly punched and smashed a glass window pane on the front door of the Barcoo Hotel. His rst appearance is set down for the Blackall Magistrates Court on October 25. Unlawful Trespass Blackall police have received information from a number of property owners and managers to advise that unauthorised individuals have entered onto rural properties. It is a serious offence to unlawfully enter farming land. It is a separate and just as serious offence to unlawfully open and leave open gates on farming land. Blackall police will, with the assistance of landholders, prosecute any person committing an offence involving an unlawful entry onto farming land. In a number of instances it is believed that acts of unlawful entry have been committed by macropod harvesters (kangaroo shooters) poaching on the land of other shooters. This practice is unlawful and will also be prosecuted.

12:00 Movies: Full Moon In Blue Daughters 11:00 Antiques Road- Of The Great Hotels Of The Water (M,1988,R) 2:00 All Saints show (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh World 1:30 The Inheritance 2:30 Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic Dateline 3:30 Europe From Above & The Beautiful 1:00 Judge Judy 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or 4:00 Food Lovers Guide To 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:30 The No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today ToAustralia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys night 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Ghost Newshour 6:00 Global Village Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak Whisperer 8:30 Bionic Woman 9:30 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 Heroes 10:30 Famous Hollywood Inspector Rex 8:30 Unit One 9:35 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours Uncensored (M) 11:00 Stargate SG- 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair World News Australia 10:00 The 1 12:00 Life As We Know It 1:00 In- 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Getaway 9:00 Movie Show (M,R) 10:15 Movie: fomercial 2:00 Passions 3:00 Guthy- House 10:00 RPA 11:00 The So- Like Water For Chocolate 12:15 Renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today pranos 12:00 Close To Home Movie: Red Shadow 5:25 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Everyone Loves A Wedding 1:30 Insight 2:30 The Big Lie 3:30 Living Black 4:00 Wine Lovers Guide To Australia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Adventure Of English 8:30 As It Happened: Try Revolution 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Russian Dolls: Sex Trade 10:50 Movie: Body Confusion 12:45 Queer As Folk 1:25 Why Australian Men Pay For It Overseas News 12:30 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning 5:30 Creo 6:00 Today 9:00 ChilShow 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News drens Shows 10:00 McLeods 12:00 Movie: The Taking Of Pelham Daughters 11:00 Antiques RoadOne Two Three (M,1974,R) 2:15 show 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh CookBon Jovi In Concert 12:30 Famous ing With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Presents Hollywood Uncensore Beautiful 1:00 Dr Phil 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah Winfrey 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adven4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or tures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 EntertainNo Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Toment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons night 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Bet6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A ter Homes & Gardens 8:00 Movie: Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Hide & Seek (M,2003) 10:40 Movie: The Simpsons 8:30 Just For Laughs Cabin Fever (AV,2002) 12:30 Movie: 9:00 Australian Idol 11:00 So You Light It Up (M,1999,R) 2:30 Hot Auc- Think You Can Dance 1:30 Standtions 3:30 Guthy-Renky Australia ing On The Outside The Songs Of 4:00 NBC Today Cold Chisel

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11:00 Wild Women Of Viramba 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Fireies 1:25 Parkinson 2:30 Spicks & Specks (G,R) 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Executive Stress 6:30 Can We Help? 7:00 News 7:30 Stateline 8:00 Collectors 8:30 Rebus (M*) 9:40 Rose & Maloney 10:30 Lateline 11:10 Spy Shop:

Keeping Australia Safe 11:15 The Chasers War On Everything 11:50 jtv 12:20 Good Game 12:50 rage (M) 5:00 rage 8:00 rage: Guest Programmers: The Horrors 9:00 jtv

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The Jungle Book (G,2003) 10:30 Lilo The Explorer 6:30 Movie: Poke- Business Report 1:00 Romeo & Stitch 11:00 Sea Princesses 11:30 mon (G,1999,R) 8:30 Scope 9:00 & Juliet 2:20 La Nilsson 3:25 Flipper & Lopaka 12:00 Sevens V8 Yambas Playtime 9:30 Totally Wild US: Art In The 21st Century Supercars 2007 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 News 6:30 Movie: Brother Bear (Pg,2003) 8:30 Judge John Deed 10:30 Movie: Lloyd & Hll (M,2000) 12:30 Movie: Ruth Ren10:00 H2o 10:30 Video Hits First 4:30 Newshour 5:30 6:30 Vasilis World 12:00 Joan Of Arcadia 1:00 Gilmore Garden 6:00 Here Comes The Girls 2:00 RPM 3:00 Rugby World Neighbourhood Cup 5:00 MXTV 6:00 4WD TV 6:00 News Australia 7:30 2057: The Test Drive 6:30 News 7:00 Austral- World In 50 Years 8:35 The Iron

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ias Funniest Home Video Show Chef 9:20 RocKwiz 10:15 Movie: dells Harm Done (M,2000,R) 2:30 8:00 Movie: Harry Potter & The The Edukators (M) 12:30 SOS Creatures Of Cape York 3:30 It Is Prisoner Of Azkaban (Pg,2004,R) Shorts On Screen 1:30 Ghost In Written 4:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 11:00 Movie: The Bourne Identity The Shell 2:05 Harvey Birdman: 5:00 Dateline NBC (M,2002,R) Attorney At Law

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide - October 14 - 20 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

5:00 Rage 6:30 Childrens Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacic Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick 2:00 The Airships 3.00 Beethoven: The Rebel 4:00 Riviera Cocktail: Edward Quinn, Photographer, Nice 5:00 Sunday Arts 6:00 At The Movies 6:30 The Einstein Factor 7:00 News 7:30 Incredible Journeys With Steve Leonard 8:25 News 8:30 Rain Shadow 9:25 Compass 10:25 The Fall Of The House: Eugene Goossensl 11:25 55 Degrees North 12:20 Stand Up! (M*) 1:15 Movie: Carry On Camping (M*,1969,R) 2:50 Movie: Account Rendered (Pg,1957,R) 3:55 Bird Man Of Paradise 4:30 Movie: Maroc 7 (Pg,1966,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:05 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 A Place In Italy 12:55 Nigels Place In France 1:30 The Cook & The Chef 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Message Stick (G*) 6:30 Talking Heads 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Enough Rope 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 Jarawa: The Forbidden Encounter 12:35 Teachers (M*,R) 1:30 Parliament Question Time 2:30 Movie: The Hideout (Pg,1956,R) 3:25 Bowls: World Team Cup 2007: Mens Singles: Final 4:30 Movie: The Heart Of A Man (G,1959,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:05 The Worst Jobs In History 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Einstein Factor 1:00 The New Inventors 1:30 Catalyst 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Time Team 6:50 National Treasures 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Apes In Danger 8:30 The Bill 9:20 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 Not Quite Art 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: Underwater (G,1955,R) 3:15 Movie: Star Of My Night (G,1954,R) 6:00 One 6:30 Childrens Shows 8:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Up Close Music 10:30 Live At The Chapel 11:00 Movie: Too Many Thieves (Pg,1966,R) 1:05 Movie: Good Boy! (G,2003) 3:00 Movie: Catch That Kid (Pg,2002,R) 5:00 Queenslands Best Living 5:30 Great South East 6:00 News 6:30 Australias Best Backyards 7:00 Hot Property 7:30 Kath & Kim 8:00 My Name Is Earl 8:30 Movie: Torn (M) 11:30 Alias (M) 12:30 Movie: Hitmans Run (AV,1999,R) 2:30 Hot Auctions 3:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 NBC Meet the Press

Australian government strengthens drought support

Federal Member for Maranoa, Bruce Scott has welcomed the Australian governments commitment of an additional $714 million in drought assistance measures to support farmers through the worst drought in our nations history. The announcement includes the following measures: An increase to the off-farm income exemption from $10,000 to $20,000 An increase to the off-farm assets limit, for access to Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidy, from $473,000 to $750,000 Immediate access to the $5000 professional advice and planning grants for farmers in EC declared areas Extending the eligibility of small businesses access to EC assistance, to include all small businesses in towns of up to 10,000 population that have a signicant reliance on farmers for their income, and have suffered a downturn Grants of up to $20,000 to irrigators in the Murray Darling Basin to implement water management strategies in response to signicantly reduced allocations An exit grant of up to $150,000 for farmers who have decided to leave the land, and an increase in the assets limit to access this grant, to $350,000 A further $10,000 is available for advice and retraining, and up to $10,000 for relocation expenses is also available to those who take up the exit grant Information workshops to assist irrigators manage their farm businesses with reduced water allocations Funding for up to an additional 13 Rural Financial Counsellors, an additional 10 Centrelink Rural

5:30 A New Way Of Life 6:00 7:00 Overseas News 10:30 Mass For You At Home 6:30 Gas Childrens Programs 8:30
The Movie Show 10:35 Corner 11:00 Dateline 12:00 2007 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Classic 12:30 IAAF World Athletics Final 2007 1:30 Speedweek 2:30 FIA World Rally Championship 20073:30 UEFA Champions League 2007/2008 Magazine 4:00 Euro 2008 Qualier: Scotland v Ukraine 5:00 The World Game 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Homo Sapiens: He Conquers The World 8:30 My Pet Dinosaur 9:30 Decadence 10:00 Pinochet In Suburbia 11:35 Truth, Lies And Intelligence 12:35 Undercover Angels: Sex, Spies And Surveillance 1:05 The Storm Rages Twice

Meet The Press 9:00 Rugby World Cup 11:00 Motorsport 5:00 Jamie At Home 5:30 Garden Gurus 6:00 Do It 6:30 News 7:00 Singing Bee 7:30 Dirty Jobs 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 Damages 10:00 Australian Idol 11:30 RL: Australia Vs New Zealand

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning 5:30 Creo 6:00 Today 9:00 ChilShow 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News drens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters 11:00 Antiques Road12:00 Family 2:00 All Saints 3:00 show (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No & The Beautiful 1:00 Dr Phil 2:00 Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Border Security 8:00 The Force Behind Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The

5:25 Overseas News 1:00 The Food Lovers Guide To Australia (R) 1:30 Cutting Edge: Spying on the Home Front 2:30 A Jew Among The Germans 3:30 Insight 4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters 8:35 South Park (M) 9:00 Bro Town 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Shameless 10:55 Oz 11:55 Movie: The Maid 1:30 No More Up
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Support Ofcers and ve social workers Additional social and emotional counselling through the establishment of 25 Family Support Drought Response teams An increase of $1000 to the Assistance for Isolated Children Additional Boarding Allowance and an ongoing supplementary allowance of $1000 for all students who receive an AIC Distance Education Allowance Up to an additional $10,000 a school in EC declared areas An additional $4.5 million for the Emergency Relief Program to fund community and charitable organisations to provide emergency assistance Mr Scott said these new measures will make it easier for farmers and small business to access EC assistance, provide direct grants to irrigators and help with social pressures facing farming families across rural and regional Australia. With the budget in such a strong position, the National/Liberal government has been able to generously support farmers and small business operators hurting from the drought. It is one of the great dividends of our current prosperity, Mr Scott said. By extending EC assistance and investing in these substantial new measures, the Australian Government has demonstrated its commitment to support farmers and rural communities throughout this severe and prolonged drought. I strongly encourage farmers not to self-assess but to contact Centrelink on the National Drought Helpline 13 23 16 as soon as possible to check their eligibility for EC assistance, he said.

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The Line 8:30 City Homicide 9:30 Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 Criminal Minds 10:30 Boston Legal News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 (M,R) 11:30 In Case Of Emergency (M) 12:00 Lost 2:00 Passions 3:00 Temptation 8:00 Australian Idol 9:00 RFDS 9:30 Nganampa Anwernekehne 10:00 Damages 11:00 Californication 1:00 The Ofce drens Shows 10:00

Public opinion on drought support

The announcement of further drought assistance as listed above by Bruce Scott has not been welcomed in all quarters in Australia. The Barcoo Independent is reprinting the following comments from the Public Opinion blog managed by Gary Sauer-Thompson. The full text of the comments can be found at: http://www.sauer-thompson.com/archives/ opinion/2007/09/climate_change_1.php

Guthy-Renker Australia 4:00 NBC Comedy Inc. The Late Show 12:00 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning 5:30 Creo 6:00 Today 9:00 Chil- 5:25 Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News

McLeods Business Report 1:00 Movie:

Daughters 11:00 Antiques Road- The Hunter 2:45 Treasures Of 12:00 Family 2:00 All Saints 3:00 show (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh The World 3:00 Here Comes The Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold Neighbourhood 3:30 Football Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 & The Beautiful 1:00 Are You SmartStars Of Tomorrow 4:00 A Fork News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No er Than A 5th Grader? 2:00 Days Of In Africa 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight Our Lives 3:30 The Oprah Winfrey Newshour 6:00 Excentriiks 6:30 Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adven7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Dancing tures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertain- World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 Why Democracy?: Taxi to With The Stars 9:30 All Saints 10:30 ment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons the Dark Side 9:30 World News 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Murder Squad 11:00 Born To Kill? Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Australia 10:00 Why Democracy? Dinner With The President 11:00 12:00 The Practice 2:00 Passions Surprise Surprise Gotcha 9:00 NCIS 10:00 Crime Investigation Australia Why Democracy? Dinner With 3:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4:00 11:00 Law & Order 11:50 Law & Or- The President 12:00 Movie: At NBC Today
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I see that the Howard Government is providing money for farmers to walk off the land. Many will take it up as they have used up their equity and have no income. People especially the National Farmers Federation continue to talk in terms of the drought ie, exceptional circumstances in this area even though 1000 families or more are expected to take the package and leave the land. The exceptional circumstances have become normal. Does the farming talk avoid climate change in favour

of the plight of drought-ravaged farmers because that would mean no more subsidies? - Both Howard and the NFF are unwilling to debate the wider question of whether or not drought assistance props up ecologically unsustainable and economically unviable farms in a warmed up world. Posted by: Nan | September 27,

man on the land mythology. Or reminding us of it at least. Battlers, salt of the earth, rugged individuals struggling away at the frontier, that kind of thing. All part of our antique Australian values. Afterthought: Theres the added benet that less people manfully struggling with the harsh elements on the land means less demand for national broadband coverage.

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Letters to the Editor

State Electoral Commission website offers no clarity on whether an individual has to live in the division to stand for election to represent it. To see yet another example of the state governments political control and manipulation of the process and the removal of local out of local government is the composition of our Local Transitional Committee established to oversee the forced amalgamation with Tambo. It comprises seven members two elected Tambo councillors, two elected Blackall councillors and three union representatives. A concern is that two of the union representatives are not even local community members. The Stronger Councils for a Growing Queensland website states transitional committees can have up to three union representatives and a community representative. I note our local committee had no problem in reaching a decision to ll all three optional union seats at the table. My question to our committee - where is our optional community representative? We must not be apathetic in relation to this issue this will only allow us as a community to be ridden roughshod over by premier Bligh and her government. When the promised formal plebiscite on whether or not you support forced amalgamation comes, I urge you not to waste the opportunity but make the effort to register your opinion. It is not only important to ofcially record the feelings of our community with regard to this heartless and uncaring decision for the sake of history, but it is also essential we record we are not in favour to permit us the future option to overturn the decision should we choose to do so. DT (Terry) Brennan

I have been interstate since mid-August and only returned last week. When I left, former premier Beattie was continuing to treat people from remote and rural Queensland with contempt and on my return I see nothing has changed with premier Bligh. Unfortunately it would appear to me that we, the community, have let out a collective sigh of relief after the forced amalgamation announcement. things could have been worseafter all we are only being amalgamated with Tambo..., I hear people say. The danger is that we have all played into the hands of the state government spin doctors and adopted the attitude of there is nothing more that we can do. This debate is not just about Blackall - it is about preserving our way of life in central western Queensland for all our towns, not just for tomorrow or next week, but for the long term. If premier Bligh had her way we would all live in one regional town it would be easier to control and administer! We must keep sending the message to premier Bligh that we do not willingly accept the amalgamation decision to force our community to join Tambo. Her hypersensitivity to the issue in central western Queensland was evident by her recent decision to visit Murweh shire a shire unaffected by amalgamation. She did not have the leadership or conviction of the decision by her government to visit those communities facing long term ruin as a consequence of forced amalgamation. At every point of this debate we have been mislead, misinformed and fed mistruths. Following the decision to amalgamate central western shires former premier Beattie, in a tardy political manoeuvre, announced that shires could have divisions. This was against the recommendation of his independent commission, whose recommendations only 48 hours beforehand he had announced as being accepted lock, stock and barrel. On the surface the decision appeared a fair compromise, especially for those worse affected. Most people, rightly or wrongly, believed the political rhetoric and assumed the problem was solved. Unfortunately the implementation of this decision goes to the very core of what is wrong with forced amalgamation in central western Queensland. One size does not t all. What might be appropriate and work in south-east Queensland or in the larger coastal cities does not make any practical sense here. I commend Blackall and Longreach Shire Councils who agreed to divisions to preserve assured representation for the less populated shires with which they have been amalgamated. These understanding and sympathetic shires have now been punished by a one size ts all approach. We are now having the larger towns carved up a la Brisbane City Council wards. Blackall township is now cut into three divisions grouped with outlying rural areas, while Tambo shire essentially remains intact as one division. The mayor of Longreach has described the changes in his shire as a disaster. What makes for even more confusion is that the

4:30 Movie: Just My Luck (G,1957,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:05 Bomber Crew 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Talking Heads 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 A Place In Slovakia 6:30 The Cook & The Chef 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors 8:30 Spicks & Specks 9:00 The Chasers War On Everything 9:30 Summer Heights High 10:00 At The Movies 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Cracker 12:25 Movie: Age Of Innocence (Pg,1934,R) 2:05 Movie: Oh, Daddy! (G,1934,R) 3:25 National Press Club Address 4:30 Movie: The Brothers (Pg,1947,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Great Artists 11:30 Off The Map 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Pie In The Sky 1:30 Strictly Dancing 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:05 Grand Designs 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 A Sisters Love 9:30 Difference Of Opinion 10:25

Barcoo Independent TV Guide - October 7 - 13 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning News 12:00 Movie: Lost Junction (M,2003,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 RSPCA Medical Animal Rescue 8:30 8:00 Las Emergency Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 5:30 Creo 6:00 Today 9:00 Childrens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters 11:00 Antiques Roadshow (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 Dr Phil 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Sleepover Club 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 McLeods Daughters 9:00 Without A Trace 10:00 CSI: Miami 11:00 Torchwood 11:50 Numb3rs 5:30 Creo 6:00 11:00 Today 9:00 Childrens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters Antiques Roadshow (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 Judge Judy 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:30 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Getaway 9:00 House 10:00 RPA 10:50 The Sopranos 12:00 Close To Home 5:30 Creo 6:00 Today 9:00 Childrens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters 11:00 Antiques Roadshow (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 Dr Phil 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Simpsons 8:30 Just For Laughs 9:00 So You Think You Can Dance 11:00 The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards 5:30 Christian City TV 6:00 Childrens Shows 7:30 Wicked Science 8:00 Totally Wild 8:30 Scope 9:00 Yambas Playtime 9:30 Video First Hits 11:00 Rugby Union World Cup 1:00 Australian Moto GP 5:00 MXTV 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 Test Drive 6:30 News 7:00 Australias Funniest Home Video Show 8:00 Movie: Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets (Pg,2002,R) 11:15 The 2007 5:25 Overseas

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Business Report 1:00 Movie: Vento Di Terra 2:30 Opera Therapy 3:00 Tales From A Suitcase 3:30 Festive Ways 4:00 A Fork In Asia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Living Black 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Hairy Bikers Ride Again 8:00 Parent Rescue 8:30 Dateline 9:30 World Of News Australia 12:50 12:30 Chefs 10:00 Newstopia 10:30 Movie: Memories 5:25 Murder News 1:00 Movie: Certain Children Overseas Report Business

Vegas 9:30 Prison Break (M) 10:30 The Unit 11:30 Zero Hour 12:40 The First 48 (M,R) 1:40 Family Plots 2:00 Passions 3:00 GuthyRenker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Dead Gorgeous (M,2002,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Ghost Whisperer 8:30 Bionic Woman 9:30 Heroes 10:30 Famous Hollywood Uncensored 11:00 Stargate SG-1 12:05 Life As We Know It 1:00 Infomercial 2:00 Passions 3:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: The Mean Season (M,1985,R) 2:30 Famous: Hollywood Uncensored 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 8:30 Movie: Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (M) 12:30 Movie: Shelter (AV,R) 2:30 Auction Squad 3:00 Guthy-Renky Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:30 Childrens Shows 9:00 Movie: The Tigger Movie (G,2000,R) 11:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Eclipse 1:00 V8 Xtra 1:30 Sevens Motorsport 2:00 Quit Targa West 3:05 Movie: Billabong Odyssey (Pg,2003) 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 News 6:30 Movie: Tarzan (G,1999) 8:30 Judge John Deed 10:30 Movie: Species 3 (M,2004) 12:35 Movie: Sacrice (M,2000,R) 2:30 Animal Cunning 3:30 It Is Written 4:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 5:00 Dateline NBC

Of The Great Hotels Of The World 1:30 Tiny Birds And Great Scientists 2:30 Dateline 3:30 Europe From Above 4:00 Food Lovers Guide To Australia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Inspector Rex 8:30 Unit One 9:35 World News Australia 10:05 The Movie Show 10:15 Movie: 8 Women 12:15 Movie: Permanent Vacation 5:25 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Everyone Loves A Wedding 1:30 Insight 2:30 The Healing Of Bali 3:30 Living Black 4:00 Wine Lovers Guide To Australia (R) 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Adventure Of English 8:30 As It Happened: Che Guevara: The Body And The Legend 9:30 News 10:00 Russian Dolls: Sex Trade 10:50 Movie: Alila 12:55 Queer As Folk 5:25 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Carmen 1:55 Le Jeune Homme Et La Mort 2:20 Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde 3:25 Us Art 21: Art In The 21st Century 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Vasilis Garden 6:00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 6:30 News 7:30 2057: The World In 50 Years 8:30 Iron Chef 9:20 RocKwiz 10:15 Movie: The Motorcycle Diaries 12:25 S.O.S. Shorts On Screen 1:30 Ghost In The Shell 2:00 Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law

Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:25 Live At The Basement 12:20 Rising Stars 12:50 Movie: Always A Bride (G,1953,R) 2:15 Movie: I Was Happy Here (Pg,1965,R)3:55 Clash Of The Carnivores 4:30 Movie: Convict 99 (G,1938,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Dune 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Fireies 1:25 Parkinson 2:10 News Update 2:30 Spicks & Specks (G,R) 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Executive Stress 6:30 Can We Help? 7:00 News 7:30 Stateline 8:00 Collectors 8:30 Wire In The Blood 10:00 The Kumars At No. 42 10:30 Lateline 11:10 Spy Shop: Keeping Australia Safe 11:15 The Chasers War On Everything 11:45 jtv 12:15 Good Game 12:45 Rage (M) 5:00 Rage 8:00 Rage: Guest Programmers: Tilly & The Wall 9:00

Salute to the true believers

Congratulations residents of Blackall, for resisting the Beattie governments Stalinist contempt of democracy and the fundamentals of representative government, and for the initiative of the patriots who constructed and erected the Shame Monument adjacent to the memorial to the once-true ALP founding fathers. Persevere with the just campaign my country brothers and sisters. The movement is gaining strength and support in every corner of state and beyond our borders. Beatties betrayal and desertion will not be forgiven or forgotten. Premier Bligh can walk in Beatties mineeld, or illustrate her ability to act with independence, honesty and in the interest of all Queenslanders. Suspend the contrived forced amalgamations until all of the facts and factors ignored by the hasty Claytons committee are honestly re-evaluated by a non-politically inuenced quartet. Wake up Australia! Tom King Bray Park

Saturday October 13

jtv Saturday 11:00 Bowls: NSW Open 2007: Womens Seminal: 2 12:00 Stateline 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Foreign Correspondent 1:40 Mr Bean 2:00 Rugby In The Seventies: Part 2 3:00 Rugby Union: Australian Rugby Championship 2007: Grand Final 5:00 Bowls: World Team Cup 2007: Mens Singles: Final 6:00 Goodnight Sweetheart 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 News 7:30 New Tricks 8:20 News 8:30 The Bill 9:20 News 9:25 The Sideshow With Paul McDermott 10:25 Foyless War (R) 12:05 Rage

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5:00 Rage 6:30 Childrens Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacic

Barcoo Independent TV Guide - October 7 - 13 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

6:00 One 6:30 Oban Star Racer 7:00 Sevens V8 Supercars 2007: Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 6:00 News 6:30 Australias Best Backyards 7:00 Hot Property 7:30 Kath & Kim 8:00 My Name Is Earl 5:00 Jamie At Home 5:30 Garden 8:30 Movie: Final Approach (M) 11:45 Alias 1:00 Movie: Lone Wolf McQuade (M,1983,R) 3:00 GuthyRenker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 NBC Meet the Press 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Diplomatic Seige (M,1999,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away Gurus 6:00 Do It 6:30 News 7:00 The Singing Bee 7:30 Dirty Jobs 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 Australian Idol 10:30 Rugby Union World Cup South Africa Vs Fiji 5:30 Creo 6:00 11:00 Today 9:00 Childrens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters Antiques Roadshow (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 Dr Phil 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Thank God Youre Here 9:00 Sea Patrol 10:00 Miles Of Smiles 11:00 Comedy Inc. The Late Shift 12:00 Formula One Grand Prix 5:30 Creo 6:00 11:00 Today 9:00 Childrens Shows 10:00 McLeods Daughters Antiques Roadshow (R) 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:30 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Hueys Cooking Adventures 4:30 The Shak 5:00 Entertainment Tonight 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Temptation 8:00 Surprise Surprise Gotcha 9:00 NCIS 10:00 Crime Investigation Australia 11:00 Law & Order 11:50 Law & Order SVU
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5:30 New Way Of Life 6:00 Rise & Shine 6:30 Childrens Shows 8:30 Business Success 9:00 Sunday 11:00 Escape 12:00 From Rugby Alcatraz Union

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Corner Gas 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Dear Bert 12:00 Samoa 2007 South Pacic Games 12:30 UCI MTB World Championships 2007 1:30 Speedweek 3:30 UEFA

Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick 2:00 The Airships 3.00 Tango Maestro: The Astor Piazzolla Story 4:30 First Tuesday Book Club 5:00 Sunday Arts 6:00 At The Movies 6:30 The Einstein Factor 7:00 News 7:30 Incredible Journeys With Steve Leonard 8:25 News 8:30 Rain Shadow 9:25 Compass 9:55 Broadway: The American Musical 10:55 Between The Sheets 11:45 Stand Up! 12:40 Movie: Carry On Again Doctor (Pg,1969,R) 2:25 Movie: Rome Express (Pg,1933,R) 3:55 Which Sex 4:30 Movie: Mr Perrin & Mr Traill (G,1948,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 A Place In Italy 12:55 Nigels Place In France 1:30 The Cook & The Chef 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Message Stick 6:30 Talking Heads 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Enough Rope 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 Unmasked: Treacher Collins Syndrome 12:30 Teachers 1:20 Movie: Sleeping Car To Trieste (Pg,1948,R) 2:55 Matthew Doyle 3:25 Bowls: World Team Cup 2007: Mens Pairs: Final 4:30 Movie: Secret Mission (G,1942,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 The Worst Jobs In History 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Einstein Factor 1:00 The New Inventors 1:30 Catalyst 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Time Team 6:50 National Treasures 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The Pursuit Of Excellence: Synchronized Swimming 8:30 The Bill 9:20 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents Writing With Food 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Movie: King Of The Dammed (Pg,1935,R) 2:25 Movie: The Spanish Main (G,1945,R) 3:30 Walking With Dinosaurs Special

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Champions League 2007/2008 4:00 UEFA Champions League 2007/2008 Sunday Match 5:00 The World Game 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Homo Sapiens 8:30 Why Democracy?: Please Vote for Me 9:30 Decadence 10:00 Movie: Monsoon Wedding 12:00 Descent Into The Ice 1:00 The Storm Rages Twice

World Cup 4:00 World Cup Review

Hayfever:- Hayfever is the common name for allergic rhinitis (from rhino meaning of the nose, and itis meaning inammatory). Thus hayfever is dened as inammation of the nose, caused by allergy or hypersensitivity reaction. It is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass, tree, ower or weed pollen. However, also triggered by dust or pets, hayfever can occur any time of the year. It affects two in ve people in Australia and New Zealand. While it is often considered a trivial illness, untreated hayfever has a signicant impact on mood, learning and work performance. Symptoms include a running nose, sneezing and itching, and watering eyes. Treatment options for hayfever include the use of decongestants, antihistermines and nasal corticosteroids.
Alcohol & Drug Psychologist: Alan : Ph: 4652 7951 for dates. Audiologist: Mrs Jenny Stevens November 7 - 9. Longreach Hospital Ph: 4658 4735. Cardiac Specialist Team: In Charleville Hospital October 15 - 17. Ph: 4654 3277. Child Health: Child Health Nurse Ph Blackall Hospital 4650 7700. Community Health Indigenous Health, Qiddi & Social Workers: Ph Longreach Community Health Services on 4658 3344. Continence Advisor: Joanne De Vries Ph: 46583622. Dietician: Michelle will be in Blackall on October 11. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700. Dermatologist: Dr David Leslie. Appointments can be made with Black Stump Surgery on 4657 4677. Emotional & Social Well Being Team: Ph 4658 1928 for details. ENT: Dr Maurice Stevens November 7 9. Ph Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. Foot Care: Ph: 4650 7700. Gastroenterologist: Dr Stevenson will be visiting Barcaldine on November 12 16. Referrals Required. Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. Gynaecologist And Obstetric: Dr Reginald Williams will be in Blackall on October 8. Referral required. Ph 46242840. Ophthalmologist: Dr Glasson/ Dr Stark Will Be In The Central West October 29 Ph Blackall Hospital 4650 7700. Optometrist: Geoff Fitzpatrick Ph: 1800 008 020 for an appointment. Orthodontist: Dr Walker will be in Longreach October 29 - 30. Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. Orthopaedics: Dr Welsh will be in the central west Oct 31 November 2. Ph Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. Mental Health Nurse: Ph Blackall Hospital On 4650 7700. Orthodontist: Visits Longreach once a month. Ph: Pattie On 46584735. Paediatrician: Dr Helen Heussler will be in the Central West November 5 - 8. Ph: Longreach Hospital On 4658 4735. Podiatrist: In Longreach October 20 - 21. Ph Maree at Longreach Hospital on 46584700. Psychiatrist: Dr Richard Zimmerman will be in the central west during October 9 - 13. Phone Mental Health at Longreach Hospital On 4652 7951 for appointments. Referrals required. Psychologist: There will be a Wellbeing Art Therapy Group Workshop in Blackall October 31. Ph Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700. Physiotherapist: Visits Every 2 Weeks For 4 Days. Referrals Required. Ph:blackall Hospital On 46507700. Qri: Qri Will Be In Longreach October 24 - 25. Ph Longreach Hospital On 4658 4735. Relationships Australia: Visit Blackall on a needs basis. Phone 1300 364 277 for appointments. Respiratory Physician: Dr Simon Bowler November 15 - 16. Ph Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. Surgeon: Dr Fredrick Rowland will not be coming to Blackall until further notice. Speech Therapist: Ph Erika Healy on 4652 7951 for appointments. Well Womens Clinic Nurse: October dates not yet conrmed. Ph Blackall Hospital For appointments on 46507700. Well Womens Clinic Doctor: Dr Louise Russell is in Blackall on October 11 and November 8 -9. Ph Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700 to register on waiting list..

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Council News
Use of Banks Park and Memorial Park Residents are reminded that permission is required from Council to hold functions (including childrens parties) at either Banks Park or Memorial Park. It is also request that sufcient notice is given to Council to ensure that the park is ready and sprinklers are not on. Blackall Saleyards Dates for next cattle sales: 11 October, 25 October, 8 November, 27 November 2007 Water Restriction Hours From October 1 to April 30 sprinklers are banned between the hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. No water restrictions are in force over the weekends. Be WaterWise save money, energy and the environment Westpac In-Store Reminding customers the hours for the Westpac InStore are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm. WaterWise Tip: Take a short shower, or take a bath. Council Meetings The next Ordinary Meeting of Council is scheduled for Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 at the Council Chambers commencing at 9.15am. Council meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public.

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5:25 Overseas News 1:00 The Food Lovers Guide To Australia (R) 1:30 Cutting Edge: Kidnapped To Order 2:30 Under One Roof 3:30 Insight 4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Flavours Of France 6:30 World News Australia 7:30Mythbusters 8:35 South Park 9:00 Bro Town 9:30 News 10:00 Shameless 10:55 Oz 12:00 Movie: Malque (MA) 5:25 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 The Deadlys 2007 2:30 Tales From A Suitcase 3:00 Dolce Vita 3:30 Football Stars Of Tomorrow 4:00 A Fork In Africa 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 Why Democracy? Iron Ladies of Liberia 9:30 News 10:00 Why Democracy? Campaign! The Kawasaki Candidate 11:00 Political Assassinations 12:00 Movie: Woman Is A Tough Person 1:45 Born Into Struggle

7:30 Border Security 8:00 The Force Behind The Line 8:30 City Homicide (M) 9:30 Criminal Minds 10:30 Boston Legal (M,R) 11:30 In Case Of Emergency 12:00 Lost 2:00 Passions 3:00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 The Fairies 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Vinegar Hill (M,2005,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Its Academic 4:30 News 5:00 MASH 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 All Saints 10:30 Murder Squad (M) 11:00 Born To Kill? 12:00 The Practice 1:00 Infomercial 2:00 Passions 3:00 Guthy-Renker

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CLASSIFICATIONS: M Mature Classication Recommended for viewing by mature audiences. MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV

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Adult Violence Classication Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.

Leg of Mutton $6.97kg Lettuce $1.97 each Moccon Coffee 200g $9.98 each 18 pk Purex Toilet Paper $5. 85 each Rock melons $2.97 each
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BLACKALL IGA

From the Barcoo Independent, dated 31/05/68

Blackall is to have a new Barcoo River bridge at the present site within 15 years, but in the near future $70 000 will be spent on making the present set-up safer from ash ooding. The Blackall Shire Council has received this information from the Minister for Main Roads Mr RE Camm, through Mr Wally Rae, MLA, Member for Gregory. The scheme is to raise the existing bridge 2 feet 6 inches this year, and substitute large pipes for the smaller bridge on the town side, whilst next year permanent approaches 4 feet 6 inches higher than the existing bridge will be formed. These will connect with a new bridge within 10-15 years. The Ministers letter to Mr Rae reads: You will recall that I informed you on 11th March, 1968, following your personal representations on behalf of the Graziers Association of Central and Northern Queensland, that an investigation would be made to ascertain whether the raising of the existing Barcoo River bridge and its approaches would be economically feasible. As a result of this investigation, it has been decided to repair the existing bridge and raise it by a height of 2 ft 6ins, at an approximate cost of $20 000. This work will be undertaken by a Main Roads bridge gang and should be substantially completed by December this year. Next year it is proposed to release a scheme to the Blackall Shire Council for the construction of the bridge approaches. These approaches, which are estimated to cost $50 000, will be constructed to a height which will generally suit a new bridge, to be built within 10-15 years, some 4 ft 6 ins higher than the existing bridge. This construction programme has been discussed with the Blackall Shire Council which has generally accepted it as a reasonable solution to the problem. It has the advantage of spreading costs over two nancial years, undertaking construction during the usual dry period of the year and ensuring that all work undertaken on the bridge approaches will suit the future bridge requirements.

Blackall races a non starter

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The latest outbreak of equine inuenza, at Eagle Farm and Doomben in Brisbane last week, has indirectly led to the cancelling of Blackalls QantasLink-Beef Producers race day set down for October 20. Racing was suspended in the DPI&F red zone in south-east Queensland immediately the outbreak was conrmed, for an indenite period. Queensland Racing began working on the development of a TAB racing program within the green zone to limit the long term impact of EI on its primary source of income. Cairns, Charleville, Emerald, Mackay, Mt Isa, Rockhampton, Innisfail and Townsville have been allocated TAB meetings during October. There will be three race meetings at Charleville for the month. Barcoo Amateur Race Club president Paul Banks said that non-TAB meetings such as Blackalls couldnt be accessed for nationwide betting. My guess is that theyve looked at a map and thought Charleville was a central place for most of the horses out here so thats where they decided to have meetings for this area, he said. Its going to be a long way for horses from Longreach to travel but under the circumstances it will have to do, he said. I guess everyones going to suffer a bit while horse us about. Paul said it had been Queensland Racings decision to remove Blackalls meeting, not the local clubs. These decisions are beyond the control of our small committee, he said.

After moving stock from pens to the scales on foot for the last few cattle sales, Blackall saleyard worker Graham Eagle is keen to get a waybill from the DPI&F enabling him to transport his horse between town and the saleyards for work. I need a couple of extra legs, was his comment last week. The Queensland Racing green zone racing proposal will see approximately $1.3M distributed to stakeholders through the conduct of approximate 140 TAB races. Additionally, Queensland Racing will provide oat rebates to runners placed 4th and back at these meetings, with $50 for those travelling between 50 and 100 kilometres, $100 for those travelling up to 200 km, and $150 to those travelling more than that distance. The meetings will at least give punters something to look forward and horses a chance to race, Paul said. Hopefully things will change for the better in November and we might be able to get back to normal, but at this stage, our next meeting wont be in Blackall until March 1 next year.

What! ...a convict?

Auctioneers Maurie McNeill and Anthony Hyland were kept busy as bids came in fast and furiously for the 84 rams on offer at the Terrick Merinos auction last week. The 34 single rams averaged $810 while the 50 rams in groups of 2, 3, 4 and 5 averaged $639. The sale grossed almost $60 000 for the Keoghs, who operate Blackalls sole Merino sheep stud. Rod Allpass and Graham McDonald, Avondale and Avonleigh were amongst the crowd inspecting the lineup of Terrick Merino rams at the studs open day and auction last week. Goondiwindi stud sheep breeder Scott McColl was at the Terrick Merinos ram auction last week and caught up with Pat Bredhauer of Lambert during the afternoon.

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