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24 DECEMBER 2020

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GETTING FESTIVE

CHRISTMAS IN THE BURDEKIN

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Local businesses support change for a better environment! Page 9

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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN! Merry Christmas!

SALVO’S GIFT of GIVING The Salvation Army distribute their community donated Christmas hampers. Page 14

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Inside this week CONTENTS COMMUNITY NEWS 2-9 CHRISTMAS IN THE BURDEKIN 10-15 SPECIAL FEATURE 16 18 OUTDOORS ON THE WATER 19 20 ENVIRONMENT ON THE LAND 21 SOCIAL SEEN 22-23 PUZZLES 24 ENTERTAINMENT 25 26-27 TV GUIDE CLASSIFIEDS 28 DIRECTORY 29 30-32 SPORT

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Joke of the Week What do you call people who are afraid of Santa?

Claustrophobic.

Our Xmas Quote The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear -Will Ferrell, Elf

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Christmas Messages from our local Church Leaders...

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t seems so ironic that we are usually sweltering through one of the hottest parts of summer as almost all the decorations of Christmas somehow involve snow or something else equally “wintery.” Maybe it’s just wishful thinking! Then there are the purists amongst us that much prefer the rustic scenes of the nativity, with an idyllic little family (usually European), in a peaceful setting filled with placid barnyard animals looking on. It reminds me a lot of our other current fixation with the idea of celebrities and “influencers.” We know all the pictures we see are edited and filtered. The filters are even built into the apps now, so we can all look perfect (well, better anyway). We find a certain security in seeing images that tell the story we want to hear.

It’s probably why we have a hard time with the real story of Jesus. At Christmas, a young pregnant woman rejected and sent “out the back” to have her baby. This same poor family

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hristmas - A time to fix what is broken in us.

What is Christmas? Theologically it was the fulfilment of prophecies. God is answering the call to ‘visit’ his people.

Out of love, God identified himself with humans; he became one among them in the greatest act of solidarity. It was to enable man to connect with God, to tell him that God understands human pain and suffering as he himself suffered on the cross. He also revealed that God is the God of everyone, good and bad alike. God does not abandon one because he is bad but waits patiently for him to come back. Christmas is the celebration of the universal love that God has for everyone in Christ. Through his actions, Jesus revealed God, not as a harsh judge, but as a compassionate father who can tolerate and accompany us through many failures.

What Christ promises is wholeness. We lose

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ell, what a year 2020 has turned out to be.

Who would have thought that the last 12 months would include a pandemic, restrictions on gatherings, social distancing, online learning, and hand sanitiser in every shop and venue you enter. This year has turned out very different than what the majority of us had planned.

Yet it was no surprise for our Heavenly Father, and by his grace, most of us have made it through.

Just like day and night, life has continued along with its challenges, both new and old. So as Christmas draws near for 2020, I encourage you to remember there is one constant in this world who we can build our lives upon. His name is JESUS. God’s Son is his most precious gift to us. The Bible tells us he is “the same yesterday, today and forever,” so whilst the world changes, he stays the same.

When we put our trust in Jesus and build our lives following his ways, we know we have

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is forced to flee into exile as refugees to escape a murderous King hell-bent on removing the threat of this baby before it started. This baby Jesus is the real Jesus. Not cuter than other babies. Jesus, the real man, didn’t look like one of the Hemsworth’s. We are told there was nothing about His appearance that was especially attractive. Jesus isn’t an image. He isn’t a brand. In fact, completely the opposite of that – interested in real people, who saw their real needs. Bringing meaning and restoring relationships. A man of substance, not appearance. He can still be found by all those looking for what is real. As you celebrate this Christmas season, however you do it, may you find the reality of something more meaningful than the filtered images that swamp us from all directions.

Andrew Ballin Burdekin Baptist Church Leader

this wholeness through grief, despair, anger, hatred, and times when we do not show love.

Sometimes we feel weak but pretend to be strong and use defence mechanisms such as fighting, abusive language, addictions, and other selfish behaviour. Sometimes we feel depressed. The wholeness Jesus offers restores our confidence, enabling us to be truly ourselves and fix what went wrong. The celebration of Christmas with Christ at its centre means we want to be whole again in Christ, who alone can fix it.

This restoration of wholeness will be evident in our ability to reconcile with others and to make peace with everyone without limits.

We welcome everyone to Christmas Mass at the Burdekin Parishes.

Fr. Sibichan Kaippanplackal Administrator Burdekin Group of Parishes a unshakable foundation. Isaiah the prophet calls Jesus the “Prince of Peace,” meaning that whatever we go through, we can face it with grace and dignity, not having to live in fear, but being confident that God’s promises are true and reliable.

To those continuing to work during this season, we say thank you for keeping our community going. To our emergency services, medical professionals, and Shire Council employees and partners, we are so grateful for your efforts at this time and during the year.

On behalf of the members of the Burdekin Community Church, we pray for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for everyone in the Burdekin community.

We hope you have a safe and wonderful time with family, friends. And loved ones.

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In Brief

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MAIN PHOTO The Burdekin Local Team (from left): Scott Morrison, Marina Trajkovich, Dyna Predebon, Stacey Morrison, Hayden Menso. ABOVE: Launch Day Thursday 24 September 2020.

Thanks everyone!

Scott Morrison, Publisher This time last year, my wife Stacey and I were living in Mysterton and our January/February issue of DUO Magazine was just out on the streets.

Little did we know that, in only a few months, we would have moved to Ayr, bought a house and launched the local newspaper. We didn’t come to the Burdekin for that purpose. We had to hibernate DUO so we took the opportunity to come and cool our heels in a really beautiful part of our country. After running businesses for 35 years, we both appreciated having a little time to relax. I thought we should start an art gallery but then the Burdekin Advocate closed. I looked at Stacey and she said no. That’s usually how it goes. Eventually I convinced her to give it a go and told her that if it didn’t work, we could do something else. We had made 158 issues of DUO but knew nothing about newspapers apart from supplying advertisements to them from our advertising agency.

So we asked a lot of people for advice and looked for people who could help us. We have been blessed to somehow assemble a team of (mostly) locals

who take a lot of pride in making this newspaper every week. We are always humbled by the positive comments and compliments we get from people who read what we make (you) and trust us to deliver the news and information that they need.

Personally my greatest joy is being told we are getting better with each edition. We are truly grateful that we are now getting more support from businesses buying advertising to help us survive and make the business viable. I hope you will support them as much as they support us. Thank you for buying the Local and here’s to 2021! It’s gonna be great!

Hayden Menso, Journalist At the beginning of the year, I didn’t know what direction I wanted to take in my career; having just finished university, finding industry prospects proved tricky.

But 2020 delivered a positive, surprising opportunity.

An exciting stepping stone in September, the birth of the Burdekin’s only locally owned and operated printed newspaper was a welcome

addition to the region.

From my first day, working with the dynamic Morrison duo and all our Burdekin Local News team has been an exciting sixteen weeks.

With fourteen editions so far, it’s about bringing you a fantastic array of local stories you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Covering an election, success in our schools, sporting triumphs, and finding where our burdekin faces are now, we’ve brought it all to you in print!

2020 has been a fresh start for print news in the Burdekin, and I would like to thank our community for its support and encouragement.

After all, it’s for you – the local people and your local stories.

to Ayr, slightly disoriented but ready to start my new life here.

Although a bit different to back home (everyone still keeps warning me that it’s about to get even hotter!) and I’ve had to work on my North Queensland crocodile phobia, I’ve grown to love the town and the stories I’ve had the opportunity to write here.

I’m so proud of what our small team has achieved over the last few months and how the newspaper has grown.

It’s the opportunity to meet people in the community and to write and learn about different things every day that drives me forward in this industry.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, moving to a new place, 2000kms away in the middle of a pandemic, but I wouldn’t change anything.

Christmas plans have changed for me recently, with the sudden COVID outbreaks in Sydney, and although I am disappointed I haven’t been able to visit my family as planned, I’m looking forward to checking out more of what beautiful North Queensland has to offer.

Safe holidays and Merry Christmas everyone here’s to an amazing 2021!

Marina Trajkovich, Journalist What a crazy year it’s been. Six months ago in Sydney, I could never have predicted that I would soon call the Burdekin home, moving to a town I knew nothing about to start up the local newspaper.

After surviving two weeks of hotel quarantine in Cairns I finally made it

On Monday afternoon, a traffic crash involving a sedan and garbage truck occurred on the Bruce Highway at Mount Surround.

The incident blocked the road for several hours in both directions, disrupting traffic flow and also roadworks in the area.

A black Holden sedan drifted onto the wrong side of the road while travelling south, colliding with an oncoming garbage truck.

Unfortunately, the male driver of the car died at the scene; he has been identified as a 61-yearold Ayr resident and at time of printing his name had not been released.

The driver of the garbage truck was trapped in the cabin, and was removed by emergency services; however, he did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

North COVID Testing

Authorities are urging residents and visitors to Townsville and the North to get tested for COVID-19 if feeling unwell or showing symptoms. It comes as samples of the virus were discovered in sewerage over the weekend, with no known cases for some time. Clinics across the North are open, with some minor disruptions due to the Christmas period.

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GEORGE CHRISTENSEN MP The Morrison McCormack Liberal National Government is:

Rebuilding our Economy Creating Jobs Building Roads

Saving Queensland Jobs Under our COVID-19 response the Morrison Government has provided $10.7 billion in JobKeeper payments saving thousands of Queensland jobs.

The Australian economy is now fighting back. Our plan to grow the economy and create jobs includes: The JobMaker Hiring Credit that will provide an incentive of up to $200 a week for employers to hire new workers aged 16-35; supporting around 450,000 jobs for young people.

Establishing the $1 billion JobTrainer fund to create free and low-cost training places for school leavers and job seekers.

100,000 new apprenticeships and traineeships, with a 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who employ them.

Lower Taxes for Households and Businesses Queenslanders will have more of their own money to spend on what matters to them, generating billions of dollars of economic activity and creating new jobs.

Putting more money into the pockets of Australian households, with a tax cut backdated to 1 July 2020 benefitting 2.3 million Queenslanders.

Lower and middle income earners will this year receive tax relief of up to $2,745 for singles, and up to $5,490 for dual income families compared with 2017-18.

Thousands of Queensland businesses will be eligible for business tax incentives, helping 99% of businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of eligible assets.

Building Burdekin Roads The Morrison McCormack Liberal National Government is investing: Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade – $412 million ($514 million total) – 544 jobs supported to replace three bridges, upgrade 13.5km of highway and nine intersections plus add centre line treatments.

Palm Tree Creek overtaking lanes & highway safety works – $40.52 million ($45.2 million total project) – 89 jobs supported for safety upgrades over 10.5km.

Burdekin Bridge rehabilitation project – $64.7 million for major works.

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program – $1,479,882 direct to Burdekin Shire Council for roads, bridges and community infrastructure including works on Rita Island Road – Anabranch floodway and Norham & Airdmillan Road.

Please take care on our roads over the festive season as you catch up with family and friends from far and wide.

Christmas Closure: Please note that my office will be closed from 5pm on December 23 and re-open on Monday, January 4.

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SPEND LOCAL AND WIN BIG!

Four lucky locals will have a great start to the new year, each winning a $1,000 Burdekin shopping spree.

Hayden Menso

reminder to get your rewards cards in.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor, Lyn McLaughlin, said shopping locally this year has been more important than ever.

“The support for this initiative from both locals and visitors has been overwhelming, with hundreds of entries each month all forming part of the mega draw this December. I want to thank everyone who has supported our local businesses in 2020 and encourage you to continue to do so in the new year,” Cr McLaughlin said.

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THE Mega Draw will be the culmination of a successful year of the Burdekin Rewards loyalty program, introduced by the Ayr and Home Hill Chambers of Commerce.

The Mega Draw will take place at 1 pm on Thursday 31st December, New Year’s Eve. Ayr Chamber of Commerce President Alissa Muir said the Burdekin Rewards program had been a welcome boost and sign of confidence within our local community.

“Burdekin Rewards has been a huge success… I look forward to the program

continuing beyond next year and into the future,” Mrs Muir said.

“All entry barrels will be emptied at midday on New Year’s Eve, with the mega draw taking place in front of the Ayr Water Fountain, and winners being contacted by phone following the draw.”

We remind shoppers to have their final completed entry cards in the collection boxes at Lucky Black Cat News, Wood’s News, Home Hill News, and Helloworld Travel to be in the draw.

The Ayr Water Fountain will be coloured green over the lead up to the draw as a

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They heard you: Home Hill Surgery expands Marina Trajkovich HOME Hill Surgery is welcoming a highly anticipated expansion to its health facility this week, offering an increase in services and a hearing clinic.

The expansion has been a long time coming and will make hearing services, dentistry and psychologist appointments more accessible to the Burdekin community.

Dr Sarat Tata, who has been running the clinic for the last six years, says that the expansion will be of great benefit, and that the medical facility has been diligent in its efforts to address community needs.

The hearing facility, in particular, will be of great value to the service.

“Audiologists here come

from Townsville, and they don’t come regularly. So an extra audiologist is going to boost the hearing services that are available to the Burdekin community.”

“Because this community has a significant elderly population, now they don’t have to jump in the car and go to Ayr or Townsville for that service.

“We have built a new soundproof room for the audiologist to do the hearing tests. Earlier, they used to have issues with doing the hearing tests in the regular rooms,” he says.

The renovations are complete, adding four additional offices to the facility.

“We’ve got a new building, and we’ve renovated. Now we have five full-time doctors, along with a dentist and a

licensed psychologist,” says Dr Tata.

The addition of a psychologist is also highly valuable, meeting an increased need for mental health services in the community.

Appointments are already filling for governmentsubsidised psychology services through the clinic, reducing the need for Burdekin residents to travel to Townsville for therapy.

“We will be the only bulk billed psychology service in the Burdekin,” he says.

“Everyone will start working out of the new building from January.”

“There’s only three female GP’s in the Burdekin, so for the population that we have, getting an extra female will add to the services.”

In Brief The Home Hill Surgery has opened its doors to an expanded clinic, a new full-time doctor and an in-demand hearing service.

Ham No Good

There are reminders for pet owners not to feed your animals Christmas ham, which can be harmful.

“Fat and salt content in ham can wreak havoc in gastrointestinal systems of beloved furry friends,” said the Animal Referral and Emergency Centre.

It’s also time to be aware of other harmful foods such as chocolate, grapes, nuts and cakes.

Mosquito surveillance launches

Burdekin Shire Council has partnered with Queensland Health for its 2020 state-wide program for Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses in mosquito populations. Residents are encouraged to report mosquito breeding sites by phoning 4783 9800.

DriveIt Opens

The multi-million-dollar motorsport and driver education complex, DriveIt, has opened at Calcium, south of Woodstock, this week.

The precinct is expected to boost tourism with events being held with a race track and dragstrip.

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MOLONGLE CREEK DREDGING FACES DELAYS Residents disappointed at lack of urgency on project

Hayden Menso DREDGING work at Molongle Creek has faced delays, with residents and boaters voicing their concerns at the time taken to get on top of the maintenance work.

Joe Linton of the Molongle Creek Boat Club said the dredging is an integral part of the maintenance, but delays have pushed completion until after Christmas.

“One of the major components that the boat club is trying to push for is to improve the safety of the

community that uses that locality,” Mr Linton said.

“In the past, we’ve counted 477 trailers parked at Molongle Creek, from people going to Cape Upstart. That was over a weekend; the place is very popular,” he said.

“Because of the lack of maintenance, extra constraints are placed on anything there now. People are frustrated with the lack of access these days.”

Maintenance dredging is being carried out by the Whitsunday Regional Council, who have had

restrictions imposed on when the work can occur.

“Agencies had put a restriction on the dredging, where it was only to be dredged and operated on during an incoming tide,” Mr Linton said.

“Any turbidity that was stirred up by the dredge in that locality would actually come back into the channel, rather than the outgoing tide which takes some of the water back out to sea”.

The restrictions meant that work can only be done for a few hours each day, slowing

up the process.

“I do believe that the council have done a fair bit of work about proving that there is very little turbidity coming from the operation, and they’ve now been given the concession to operate during daylight hours,” he said.

The increased time lengths for the work to be completed jeopardises the safety of boaters, increasing the potential for incidents to occur.

Keeping it cool in Giru Hayden Menso FOR the first time in over 90 years, the QCWA Hall in Giru is now the coolest spot in town.

The Hall has recently had air conditioning installed, making it a vast improvement for locals to enjoy, especially in the coming warmer months.

The air conditioning was a joint venture from the QCWA Giru Branch and the Federal Government, each contributing just over $3,500 to see the project through.

George Christensen, Federal Member for Dawson, met with members of the QCWA on Friday, discussing the importance of the new cooling system.

“There’s just utter frustration concerning the controls placed on any works carried out down there, and it’s the community that’s hurting.”

However, Mr Linton said that during the dredging process boaters access had not been restricted.

“We’ve had calls from different people, asking whether or not the dredging operation will put in restriction of access in and

New air-conditioning for QCWA Hall a welcome addition President, Yvonne Austin, said the air conditioning would make the building much more comfortable.

“We had a function here two weeks ago, the Hall was full, and it was just beautiful.

Normally everyone would be perspiring and hot, but now it’s lovely,” Yvonne said.

The air conditioning is not only an improvement for the Hall but the Giru community.

“It’s the only place in Giru that’s air-conditioned, that you can have functions in,” she said.

It means the Hall will be more widely accessible in the future, particularly when it serves as an evacuation centre during natural disasters.

“We’ve got toilets and

“In the summer months, the Hall becomes almost unusable due to the heat.

“This new air-con system will add an extra 3-4 months of use to the hall and make it a much more comfortable place to be in, particularly for seniors and young children.”

The Hall, located on Carey Street at the Giru Showgrounds, is used for various purposes by different people.

“This serves as the community hall for the whole township of Giru and hosts everything from ANZAC Day gatherings, to music classes, to election polling; it’s even the emergency evacuation centre for the region,” Mr Christensen said.

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a shower, a stove, and a dishwasher in the kitchen; people only need to bring their bedding. Now we have air conditioning too,” Yvonne said.

Mr Christensen acknowledged the commitment of the Giru QCWA in recognising the issue and taking part in the Stronger Communities Grants Program.

“It’s a great outcome for the Giru Community,” he said.

MAIN PHOTO (from left): Yvonne Austin (Giru Branch Vice President), Marlene Parison, George Christensen MP (Member for Dawson) and Lezah Scarabel

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COUNCIL VENUE CLOSURES

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out of the creek. The boat club has been very adamant that the operator must allow continuous access by vessels; they can’t hinder boat access in and out of the creek. To date, they have honoured that, so at least people can get in and out when the tide is right. They’re not going to close the channel so they can operate, which does happen in a lot of other places.”

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Christmas, remember to put your bins out!

For all services and emergencies including animal control, water and sewerage emergencies, please phone 4783 9800.

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Time to get water smart New water meters of community benefit Hayden Menso IT can be challenging to stay smart with water usage around the home with the warmer weather and dry conditions over summer.

But the Burdekin community is taking positive steps in the fight against wasting water.

Smart water meters will be installed over the coming months, with some of the first set to be delivered to residents who have pledged to follow simple steps to reduce their household water usage.

Burdekin Shire Council’s Water Warriors initiative was launched this month and provides residents with water-saving advice, water-efficient sprinklers, tap timers, and some of the Shire’s first smart water meters to make tracking usage easier.

SINGLE-USE BAN ON ITS WAY

Chill Parlour staff Destiny Monday, Samantha Whittred and owner Nick Loader with paper-based recyclable food containers

Hayden Menso WITH the Queensland Government’s move to ban single-use plastic products, restrictions are increasing as to what can and cannot be used by businesses.

With the ban commencing in mid to late 2021, businesses will have to switch

from using single-use items made of plastic, to a more environmentally friendly alternative.

The government has advised that the items included in the ban cover straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers; with a current inquiry into the use of expanded polystyrene.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin with Water Warrior Ambassador Keith Kiloh and Council’s Water and Wastewater Coordinator, Corey Schilling

It’s all part of Queensland’s plan to tackle plastic pollution, with so far 94% of residents and businesses supporting the ban on plastic items.

One local Ayr business which is leading the way in minimising waste and tackling the pollution problem is Chill Parlour, having made a move away from plastics several years ago.

The business utilises cardboard boxes and coffee cups, all of which are recyclable and made from environmentally friendly materials.

“The reason we did it originally, was we thought we had to, because of the amount we go through here,” business owner Nick Loader said.

“That was three or four years ago when we were doing probably half as much [trade] as we are now,” he said.

“We sat down with Vicky from Burdekin Distributors and reviewed all of our products, and went to cardboard and paper where we could. All the straws, takeaway cups and food containers are all cardboard,

so there’s no plastic lining in them,” Mr Loader said.

Nick sought to find suitable alternatives for some materials that couldn’t be substituted.

“The things that still have plastic in them, we’ve gone to a highly-recyclable plastic.

They’re a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and the PET plastic is highly-valuable, [making them recyclable],” he said.

Although the cost of purchasing such items made from materials other than plastic is higher, it can be factored into daily running costs.

“It’s a lot more expensive.

A plastic straw used to be 0.2 of a cent per straw, where a paper straw is about 8 cents.

Styrofoam clamshells go from about 5 cents to 25 cents for a cardboard box, so there’s a reasonable price difference between them which is why people hold onto them for as long as they possibly can.”

Chill Parlour is looking at trialling a new type of takeaway coffee cup – an entire cardboard product without any traces of plastic.

The “Hug Cup” uses a fold-down lid in replace of a regular plastic one, and are

Although our community sits on a significantly large water plane, the process of treating and reticulating water needs to be highlighted to residents.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said, “the process of collecting, treating, and distributing water so that it is suitable for drinking is a vital part of our infrastructure network, as we have seen recently.”

The Water Warrior program will help nominated residents track their water usage and make the most of every drop.

“A six-month program during which we will supply nominated Ambassadors with watersaving tips and cost-effective equipment such as tap timers and Wobble-T Sprinklers,” Cr McLaughlin said.

“One long-term aim of introducing smart water meters is the ability for meters to be read more regularly. Thanks to the digitisation of the meters allowing for data collection technology to be onboard garbage trucks or similar vehicles that already cover the Burdekin’s road network weekly,” she said.

Council’s smart water meter rollout will take place over the next eight years and includes an upgrade of existing meters.

a compostable alternative to standard coffee cups.

“With these, you can compost them and spread it around the yard. We will start a trial of the cups in the new year, to see what people think,” Mr Loader said.

Although such paperbased alternatives are available, improvements are still needed to the recycling system.

“It says recyclable, but until you’re trained, you’d think it’s just a normal coffee cup that’s going into the waste,” Mr Loader said, as most coffee cups are not easily recyclable.

“So, we will ask people to take it home and put it in their garden or home composters,” he said.

A commercial composting facility in North Queensland is what is needed to recycle current coffee and shake cups; something missing from the Townsville recycling and waste plants, where our rubbish and recycling ends up.

Fast-food chain McDonald’s is also committed to making the switch, being one of the most significant users of single-use plastics on the planet. From straws to cups and cutlery,

many of its items involved in serving food are plasticbased.

McDonald’s Ayr and Townsville franchisee, Paul Rissman, said his stores are continually working to reduce single-use waste.

“At Macca’s we’re proud to be continually working to find new, commerciallypractical sustainability innovations that help us to make a positive difference to the communities we operate in, like North Queensland,” Mr Rissman said.

“We have an ongoing commitment to reduce plastic use and waste at our restaurants, and right now we’re working to phase out plastic straws and cutlery.”

At the time of going to print, the Ayr store had just transitioned to providing cardboard straws for its drinks in place of plastic ones.

“We’ll remove all plastic cutlery in February,” Mr Rissman said.

Removing single use plastics from its stores is the company’s goal over several years, doing its part to reduce plastic’s impact on the environment.

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Christmas Messages from our local Church Leaders...

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eace in 2021?

“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to men on whom His favour rests,” the angels sang that very first Christmas.

Christmas is a time of peace and joy. And boy, do we need Peace this Christmas after the year we’ve had! Everyday life changed forever—lockdown, social distancing, sanitising our hands, toilet paper shortages.

We hope a vaccine will bring us Peace and give us our lives back. Thankfully, the vaccines look promising, and I’m keen to get my dose, but the experts aren’t sure how long the protection might last.

Yet even if we cure COVID-19, our Peace can still be disturbed by other health dramas, family fights, work problems, paying January’s credit card bill, or finding a carpark at Woolies.

We hope for Peace, we long for Peace.

Christmas reminds us of God’s offer of Peace.

That first Christmas, Jesus the Son of God, came to bring us Peace. Not the Peace of a relaxing holiday but true Peace.

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Peace with God. This Peace is eternal; it cannot be broken by the troubles and trials of this life.

That’s why the angels said, “Fear not! I bring you good news of great joy! Today is born in Bethlehem, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.”

Each of us can have this Peace when we ask Jesus to be our Lord, our Saviour. If you let Jesus be your Lord today, God offers you Peace which passes all understanding. Peace even amid COVID-19, family troubles, or the car park at Woolies.

It is the Peace you have as a child of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

I pray you will let God’s peace fill your heart this Christmas. Then your 2021 will be a year of Peace.

Come and hear the message of Peace at Church this Christmas day.

C

onfused, afraid, disgraced, terrified, kill - are all words used in the accounts of the birth of Jesus.

It’s a miracle. He even survived long enough to grow up, let alone reach the age of 30. Then again, these same words are used sometimes to describe our own lives; these things are part of our everyday life. So when it says Jesus knows what we go through, it’s true!

Indeed no matter how bad our life is, Jesus has endured worse in life and unimaginably worse in death. Why would God want to become a human being?

It stretches the mind except for one explanation, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.” But other words are also in the accounts of Jesus’ birth, “proclaim,” “listen,” “save,” and “peace.”

Angels said it; shepherd heard it; Jesus’ saves and brings peace. Love has a practical outcome, as it always should; “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Eternal peace with God is the result of Jesus Birth, Death, and Resurrection for all who believe and live for Him. So this year, and every day, don’t miss the gift God offered on that very first Christmas, forgiveness, restoration, and peace with God through Jesus the Christ. Share God’s gift of love in a practical way this Christmas, and make a difference both here and in eternity.

Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope.

Ian Ness Pastor Burdekin Uniting Church

Gavin Henderson Pastor – Ayr and Home Hill Presbyterian Churches

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Merry Christmas to all!

Mistaken identity (again)

To the families and children of the Burdekin, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been incredibly busy getting everything ready for the big day this year and that things are truly on their way!

I’ve been preparing my sleigh for a long night of delivering presents to all the boys and girls around the world, and the reindeers are rested and fed for the journey ahead.

I can assure you that my list has been checked twice as always and that as we speak, a massive sack of presents is packed and ready to go.

The elves have outdone themselves this year!

Although things are looking a bit different for Christmas this 2020, it truly is a time to celebrate and come together.

Mrs. Clause and I have been looking on from our home in Lapland. Although the threat of COVID has been minor here (we do live in a very isolated community, you know),

Dear Sir, You have done a fantastic job for us through this horrible year, thank you.

However with respect Prime Minister, why are you allowing international flights into Sydney at this critical time?

It seems life in NSW was going great and the rest of the states also doing well. We were all set to enjoy Christmas with our families after a tough year and the country as a whole was about to benefit from a flurry of holiday activity. However now because of reckless and irresponsible international travellers and flight crews coming in suddenly there are cases popping up everywhere ruining everyone’s Christmas.

It’s been a tough year, things were just getting back to looking good. Now once again I find myself looking at an uncertain future as I am in jeopardy of losing my income and home security as the hospitality industry already so shaky is set to be smashed once again. In addition to that I have the stress and worry about my elderly parents who are high risk - not a great end to the year for a hard working single mother who’s shouldered a lot of worry this year keeping it all together.

Where I live I watch plane after plane flying in and quite frankly I’m very angry and completely bewildered - I just don’t understand why the borders are not closed for a while longer to keep us all safe.

It’s also unfair to me, a person who is doing all the right things to have to sit back and watch this happening and suffer through the consequences with no control over it.

I urge you to please stop internationals from flying in or at the very least make temperature

we are very proud of how you Burdekin kids have conducted yourselves over what has been a challenging year for all.

I can assure you that my hand sanitiser is at the ready in the sleigh and that myself and the reindeers have undertaken a two-week quarantine up here in the North Pole. (The chimneys might be a little more snug this year after all those lockdown cookies!)

I didn’t mind the peace and quiet, but I must say quarantining with eight reindeer did prove a bit of a challenge at times.

I can’t wait to visit you all soon, it certainly is a pleasure flying over all those cane fields every year.

Love Santa.

P.S As always, if you can spare a carrot or some cookies (or perhaps a cheeky Great Northern or two), it would be much appreciated; I do have a long journey after all!

Early praise we appreciated Dear Sir, I read the first issue of the Burdekin Local News and I was delighted to see that it lived up to its name. It was good to see that it did contain news about local events and people.

I realise that this should be the job of a paper writing about this community but I had become jaded over the years with reading items which had been plucked from the owner’s national news network and had little or no relevance locally.

I look forward to future editions and to your paper maintaining its focus.

Regards John Gooding Ayr

checks, testing and 14 day isolation mandatory for every single person arriving and protect us as you have done so far.

I’m proud to be an Australian and I am thrilled to have you as our Prime Minister, as you have done a brilliant job, and for that I am grateful. Please don’t drop the ball now Sir. Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and your family.

With thanks and warmest regards, Jane Doe (Not her real name) Dear Jane, Thanks for your message. I appreciate your views, but I’m not the Scott Morrison who is the Prime Minister of Australia.

Best regards, Scott Morrison

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JIM FAHEY

Partner, Fahey & Walsh

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

Christmas for me is all about family. My wife Sharon and I have large families, so we have gatherings of sometimes up to 60 people including parents, siblings, children, their cousins, and their children.

Sometimes even Santa makes an appearance to distribute gifts.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

All my Christmas’s are memorable, but the full gatherings of family every second year are the most memorable. This is when all the family who can return to the Burdekin do so, and on those occasions, Santa definitely makes an appearance.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR CHRISTMAS? SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE LOCALS REVEAL THEIR PERSONAL SENTIMENTS AND MEMORIES OF CHRISTMASES PAST.

JACK BETTERIDGE

Barista, Chill Parlour

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

Christmas in our home is usually celebrated outside with our family and close friends, surrounded by good food, excellent company and a few too many glasses of wine. Just being able to spend time with my loved ones is something I’m always very grateful for. As family is extremely important and many take for granted, with such terrible things that have happened this year, family is more important than ever.

However, this year I will be celebrating Christmas a little differently. This year I’ll be spending some time with my dear friends dispensing candy canes and wisecracks at a local house party with a sensational Christmas lights display. Being able to bring a warm smile to many faces is something I greatly appreciate.

JUSTIN MINUTTI

Owner, Tracpower

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

There is no better way to spend Christmas than to spend it with family! I love getting around to see all sides of my wife’s and my family throughout and the day and night.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

Last year was definitely my most memorable Christmas! It was Christmas Eve that I became a business owner so Christmas day was definitely a big celebration! But this year just may surpass that as it will be my first with my son Archie. I can’t wait!

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GEORGE CHRISTENSEN MP

Federal Member for Dawson

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

My Christmas this year is going to be celebrated the old fashioned way. I’ll be attending the Christmas vigil service at my local church at midnight and again the following morning followed by a large lunch with family. My father is cooking pork roast and there’ll be plenty of fruit and Christmas sweets.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

No particular Christmas actually stands out, but I do recall great family events at my grandparents’ home on the cane farm where there was not only a mountain of food but a mountain of presents as well.

WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT RECEIVED?

A pair of socks – almost every year!

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DIMI PITIRIS Coffee Club Ayr

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

We have such a big family on both mine and my husband’s sides that we usually take turns spending Christmas with each side, which can be up to 20-30 people most of the time! Sometimes though, we’re lucky enough to see everyone at some point throughout the weekend, because a lot of our family lives locally and in Townsville, including both of our parents. There’s always a big spread of food and a lot of fun and laughter!

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

It would have to be the Christmas of 2017, when my second eldest son Tom (who had been living in London for about 2.5 years) surprised us all by showing up on the doorstep on Christmas morning after travelling for almost four days straight! None of us were expecting him to be able to come home for Christmas, let alone to surprise us like that; he’d planned it all with his siblings (who did very well at keeping it quiet!). I just remember bursting into tears when I saw him come through the door, before he wrapped me in one of his bear hugs that I’d missed so much.

It was the best Christmas present I’ve ever received!

LYNDY McCATHIE

Business Owner, Nutrien Harcourts McCathies, Ayr

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

I have carried on my Mother’s tradition of making the plum pudding complete with coins. About 15 years ago I included the grandchildren, only two at that stage, they would sift the flour, stir, have lots of tasting and add the coins one at a time, plum pudding day was a very special day. We now have five Grandchildren and even though they can’t all be here to help with the cooking we all look forward to seeing who gets the most coins or who finds the special Christmas Wish coin. Family is definitely our focus and that includes our furry friends as well.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

Every Christmas is memorable mostly for the opportunity to relax and spend time with our family after the hectic build up to Christmas. The most anticipated was in 1996 waiting for the birth of our first grandchild. He was due Christmas day and we waited anxiously all day and he made his arrival on boxing day.

WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT RECEIVED?

As a young girl my Grandmother would always give me a hanky and $5.00 in a card for Christmas, I did not think this was really a Christmas gift. However now as I look though my collection of hankies I think fondly of Grandma and realise that memories are more precious than the gift. The saying “it is the thought that counts” is definitely true.

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SUE PERRY

Deputy Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

So long as it’s with family and friends I’m happy. In tropical North Queensland we tend to find a cool spot and enjoy some seafood and salads and make the day as relaxing as possible. Our day always commences with giving of gifts then brunch with our extended family.

A new tradition started about six years ago is the ‘Perry Sprint’ - with a number of competitive family members, this has become a widely renowned (well at least in our social circle) race with a trophy for the winner. Some locals have even waged bets on who may win, however the banter is more fierce than the actual race. The winner is often determined by who celebrates least on Christmas Eve. I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2021.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

My husband Chris and I were fortunate to spend Christmas in Northern England for three years. I remember the extravagant light displays and abundance of decorations in the Town Centre. The highlight was being able to create our own snow kangaroo in our front yard.

A traditional winter Christmas dinner with hot roast, vegies, Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings was the norm in England on Christmas day.

NORA AND PETER ANDERSON

Real Estate Professionals, Raine&Horne, Ayr

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

With family and friends, this year we are off to Perth to visit our youngest daughter and her partner Jimmy, pretty excited as we don’t get to see Hayley very often, with her work commitments in Perth.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

2017 we ditched the huge family cook up and opted for taking everyone to the Casino for their seafood and champagne Christmas lunch. Lots of fun and games... and no cooking or cleaning up a big tick from me.

WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT RECEIVED?

Secret Santa normally gets it pretty right as SS always looks at the suggestion box.

This appears to avoid Peter getting me more golf clubs or fishing gear.

DALE LAST MP

Member for Burdekin

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

Like a lot of families, Christmas is all about the children in our household. We are very lucky to have family nearby so Christmas always includes spending time with them and close friends. Food wise, we usually have some local seafood and a few of the traditional dishes. Like most people, I probably eat too much on Christmas Day but I think that’s something we are all guilty of.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

I think the most memorable Christmas for me would be the first as a father.It gave me a completely new view of the meaning of Christmas because it was 100% about bringing joy to others and that’s something I’ve tried to apply more widely ever since. We were also lucky enough to spend a Christmas overseas and it was eye opening to see different traditions but reassuring to see people in other cultures sharing the same spirit of Christmas.

WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT RECEIVED?

It probably sounds cliched but being rostered to work Christmas Day was probably the worst gift. It meant missing time with my family but, as a Police Officer at the time, that came with the job. In some ways it was also a great gift because it gave me an understanding and appreciation for what our emergency services and other workers sacrifice for us. It also gave me an insight into the struggles some people face at this time of year. It definitely makes me thankful and encourages me to do my best to help others.

ANGIE CAREY

Retail Store Manager, Mitre10

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

Since I can remember we have always celebrated Christmas morning with champagne and a cooked breakfast.

Then proceeded to destroy the wrapping paper on every gift under the tree.

MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS?

Two come to mind instantly – One when my sister and I were very young and we were hoping for new bikes to replace the ones we had outgrown. Being from a working class English background, Mum and Dad told us that this year we would have a bike shed so next year when they could afford they would replace our bikes and we could house them in the shed. Dad then went on to say that we should take our old bikes from inside the garage and put them in our new shed. Both being disheartened but totally understanding, did as we were asked. Only to discover two shinning new racing bikes in the garage.

The second – my first Christmas in Australia. Swimming in a pool and all the different foods available not just the good old fashioned stuffed Turkey and vegies whilst wrapped in layers of clothing to keep warm.

WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT RECEIVED?

A bottle of sparkling wine that a friend gave me. I spent the following week itching and red raw having had an allergic reaction to the preservative.

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Stories of sweet salvation…

Burdekin Local News profiles members of the Kookaburras, the Salvation Army’s crisis workers doing incredible work in Ayr.

Marina Trajkovich

Clarence Sutcliffe

Salvation Army’s gift of giving

MANY might consider Clarence the face of the Salvation Army in Ayr. Now 78, Ayr local and ex-sugar cane farmer Clarence Sutcliffe has been collecting donations for the Salvos every week since he was 17 years old.

He says that his work with the organisation has had a significant impact on his life and he’s loved getting to know the community through his volunteer work.

“It feels right for me to do, I believe that.”

As a young man, Clarence was involved in Christian Church groups, feeling compelled to volunteer with the Salvation Army by collecting donations, supporting their welfare programs and crisis support.

At seventeen he became a senior soldier, the highest level of training undertaken by volunteers.

“When I was 21 I started collecting at the pubs and hotels and the races when they were on,” says Clarence.

“I like getting out and doing things. Everyone knows me.”

He says that the highlights

Marina Trajkovich The rooms of the Salvation Army church was filled with toy donations for kids to choose from

The Salvation Army volunteers have given out the charity’s yearly Christmas hampers to disadvantaged families.

The team of volunteers

of his work are getting out and connecting with members of the community, where he is recognised for his coin collection and work with the Red Shield Appeal.

He is now a member of the Kookaburras, the group of crisis support workers known for their laughter, who volunteer at the Salvation Army Church every week.

“I go down there every Thursday,” says Clarence.

“I just talk to people, and then we do bible studies.”

Last week the group collected donations outside of Coles, with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers.

All proceeds are spent locally in the Burdekin, to help disadvantaged families in need.

Clarence says that the Salvation Army has played an essential part of his life over the years.

“They’ve helped me a lot. I find that they’re really good and I’m pleased with the Salvation Army,” he says.

“I’m going to keep doing it until I have to give it up. To help other people out, that’s what’s important.”

Katrina McIntosh debriefing the Salvos volunteers

DOZENS of families were incredibly grateful for the Salvation Army’s support and the generous donations from the Burdekin community this Christmas, as volunteers delivered food and toy hampers to those in need.

The hampers were given out to families and individuals on Tuesday the 22nd of December from the Salvation Army Church on Young Street.

Toys and non-perishable goods were donated to both the Salvation Army and Dale Last’s office with all

Toys for every age group

hampers staying in the local community.

You may have also seen the team of Salvation Army volunteers outside Coles last week, collecting donations.

The team raised a significant amount throughout the week, with all proceeds going towards the hampers and staying in the local area.

Katrina McIntosh, the Salvation Army crisis worker in Ayr, says she is incredibly grateful for the community’s generosity and to the dedicated volunteers who make the work possible.

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For Christmas this year, Burdekin Local News profiled members of our community to see how their family celebrates Christmas.

In this final 2020 edition, we spoke to Pierina Dalle Cort about the festive season in her Italian household.

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)

Marina Trajkovich PIERINA Dalle Cort’s first memories of Christmas are of Santa appearing out of her Nonno’s cane field in Ayr, bearing gifts and ringing his bell.

Now, Christmas day is no less special, with the whole family coming together to enjoy a lavish feast of Italian pasta, roast turkey and seafood, accompanied by beautiful decorations and scrumptious desserts.

Pierina says that the Dalle Cort

Christmas is always a sumptuous affair, expanding as the family has grown over the years.

“The table and room is set up with beautiful decorations,” says Pierina.

“There is always room for one more at the Dalle Cort’s table.”

She says that it wouldn’t be an Italian Christmas without fantastic food and huge portions of pasta.

“One thing is for sure, even though you may have spaghetti every week, you still have to have it for Christmas Day no matter what!”

“The buffet table is set up with traditional food from all sides of the family.

“Seafood, ham, exotic fresh salads, leaving us not sure what to pick first,” she says.

Pierina’s mother still makes her famous stuffed turkey, a family favourite while her brother is in charge of the roast pork.

“Everyone loves to be standing around to see if my brother will hand over a piece of pork crackling,” says Pierina.

“My contribution is the special Italian biscuits and Christmas cake, and of course helping out on the day.”

“Leanne my sister-in-law has taken on her grandmother’s Christmas pudding with the threepence and sixpence original coins.

“If we are lucky enough to get one, of course, we must hand it back for the next years pudding. This is served with grandmothers special recipe of ‘dandy cream’.

She says her family is still quite traditional, with the oldest male sitting at the head of the table.

“Our family has integrated with different backgrounds and culture; the important thing is that families are together,” she says.

“The afternoon is spent with friends, family popping over, playing cricket, football, lawn bowls and of course the traditional yearly arm wrestles to see who the strongest sibling is.”

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Queens Hotel, Ayr

In this series, we’ll take you into the saloons and behind the bars of some of the Burdekin’s much-loved watering holes, to meet the landlords, the locals and to discover what makes our pubs great.

Hayden Menso THERE’S a true Ayr icon right in the town centre, which has become a favourite pub stop for so many people over the years.

The Queens Hotel has a history in the town; it was established in 1883, and burnt down in 1902, and again in 1935 after a rebuild.

The venue as it stands today was constructed in 1936 and lends itself to its convenient location and classic pub style.

The Queens has been owned and operated by Carly Child and her family since 2009, with the venue’s prospects catching her eye.

“It seemed a good business at the time to take on. The town was a big part of it,” Carly said.

“It’s liquid gold; it’s a good reason for this business in the area.”

Involved in pubs all her life, Carly originally started in Brisbane and has lived and worked in Karumba before taking on the Queens with her husband.

The venue today is a one-stop-shop, with its many offerings all under one roof.

“There’s dining seven days, in Tommy’s Bar and the Café Brassiere. We have TAB and Keno facilities too, plus the drive-thru bottle shop, and we’ve got the gaming room, with 25 pokie machines.

It’s the whole package,” Carly said.

The multi-faceted venue is a wellknown favourite for locals of all ages, with the upstairs Capones nightclub a place for making many (hazy) memories.

“Having the Capones nightclub is awesome,” Carly said.

“It caters for all ages, not just the young ones.”

The nightclub is the typical final destination of a Saturday night out, with drinkers and dancers taking it in through to the small hours.

“It’s great to have live music back. I’ve already booked all my artists for next year because if you don’t do it now, you won’t get them,” Carly said.

One of the recent artists taking to the stage at Capone’s has been The Piano Man, entertaining the North Queensland club scene for many years.

“He played at the Mad Cow and the Heritage; he’s been playing this scene for about 45 years up there. I don’t mind him at all; I think he’s excellent.”

Jeremy Romeo will be entertaining us all on Christmas Eve as we rock into the festive hours.

“It’s great to be able to have that nightclub, especially with live music, and it caters for everyone.”

The venue profits more than just a good time out, but fosters a community within it.

“I love all the old guys that come in during the day. That’s a highlight; they’re always happy to say hello. But you know, it’s everyone, even the young ones. When they’re coming in on Saturday night, they’re all saying hello and friendly; I love it that I know them all,” Carly said.

A part of Carly’s philosophy is stocking the pub with local staff, providing employment opportunities for a variety of residents.

“We’ve got the full-timers, but I’ve got younger uni students too. I’ve got Laila; she’s just finished her radiography, so she’s done five years with me, coming on and off the entire time. We’ve got another, Lachlan, who’s doing engineering, and a couple of kids in school who are working. We’ve got a

Queens Hotel bar staff Margie Cavanagh, Lachlan Arboit, Carly Child and Anna Child

really good range of staff.”

The business is family-run, with Carly’s children also handling the bar in the holidays.

Of course, there are a few well-known long-time faces behind the bar, including Margie Cavanagh, Andrea Woods, and Steven “Steako” Zandonadi.

“Without the core staff, we couldn’t run the place without them. We wouldn’t know what to do; they’re just amazing,” Carly said.

Margie has been manning the bar for four years now and enjoys the pub scene and meeting all the locals.

“I love the people, love the work, and I love what I do,” Margie said.

Young Lachlan Arboit has taken to the Queens during university holidays to work, having staffed the bottle shop for six months.

He said he’s recently moved into the bar, quickly taking on the skills to serve busy periods and full-on weekends.

It’s without a doubt that Ayr’s Queens Hotel is an icon of the town and a fond meeting place in the eyes and hearts of many, whether it be for a pub meal and beer on tap or a boogie upstairs into the small hours.

The popular Capone’s Nightclub upstairs

Anna Child serves at the bar

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Where are they now?

Clara Sandona School Teacher

She may be teaching students only a couple of years younger than herself, but for 22-yearold Clara Sandona, taking up teaching in Brisbane has been a rewarding move.

Hayden Menso

What was some of your experience growing up in the Burdekin?

I went to St Francis Primary School and then Burdekin Catholic High School, and I am so grateful for the education I received at these two schools.

I lived in the Burdekin until I was 17 when I moved to Brisbane for University. My older brother and I grew up on our family cane farm in Jarvisfield, where my parents still live.

I was lucky to enjoy school and was a conscientious and determined student, but I have particularly my Senior teachers at BCHS to thank for the path my life has taken since school.

One of these was Mr. Darren Meinicke; without his influence and support, I would not have become school captain in Year 12 or attended the annual Marist Schools Australia School Leaders Retreat held at the school where I now work.

After that trip, I returned home with the firm decision to study at UQ, live at Union College, and one day work at Marist College Ashgrove.

Where are you based now?

I studied dual Business Management/Education (Secondary) degrees at the University of Queensland (UQ) and graduated at the end of last year.

I now work as a Business, Accounting, and Religion teacher at Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane.

I teach across grades 7 to 12 but am primarily a Senior Business teacher.

What made you want to be an educator?

Going into Senior, I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do after school – I thought I wanted to study Business but wasn’t 100% sure.

I had many amazing teachers at school, but it was my Senior English teacher, Mrs. Kelli Loizou, who inspired me to pursue a career in education. She had such a genuine belief in and care for each of her students, and her style convinced me that teaching was the profession for me. I continue to use her practice as a guide for my own.

Of course, my parents knew all along I was destined to become a teacher.

Clara with her parents Joanne and Tony Sandona

Have you faced any challenges at the front of a class of students, being relatively young yourself?

I have to admit, I was absolutely terrified at the start of this year - having two Year 12 classes where some of my students were already 18, and I was still 21, was daunting to say the least.

The boys at Marist are extremely respectful and well-behaved, so I would say that the biggest challenge this year for me would have been my confidence.

With 2020’s Year 12s being the first to go through the new ATAR system, there were many unknowns, not only for me as a new teacher but also for all Year 12 teachers navigating a new curriculum that hadn’t been taught before.

I have quite high expectations of myself, so self-doubt in my ability to guide my boys through a challenging and unknown year to a standard they deserve was definitely the biggest challenge for me.

How has growing up in the Burdekin shaped you and your career in education?

I feel so blessed to have had the upbringing that I did here in the Burdekin – I feel I truly have been able to experience the best of both worlds through my life so far.

As with anyone, my family and upbringing has moulded me into the person I am today, and I take the values of humility, hard work, and community into each of my endeavours.

My Burdekin education offered me opportunities and close-knit relationships that a city-based education, I believe, could not have.

At Marist, we have a number of boarding students, primarily from farming families across the country, so it is nice to have that shared experience and understanding with my students.

Why is education important?

Education is the backbone of our society. It will continue to find an integral place in our rapidly-evolving world as we move into the future.

Today’s world faces issues that require its citizens to remain conscious, informed, and open-minded to new learnings and understandings, with formal education being the driver of these critical characteristics.

What would you say to other young people looking at a career in teaching or our recent school leavers generally?

Teaching is so incredible, energising, fulfilling, and rewarding.

It is the best job in the world. It is exhausting, but it is so worth it.

Each day brings some form of excitement with it, and the impact you can make on your students’ lives, and the impact they can make on yours, is, I believe, unmatched by any other profession.

My advice to anyone deciding what career path to take, in education or elsewhere, would be to do what you are passionate about.

Receiving an OP 1 in 2015, I was told by so many people that I should be doing medicine, physio, or dentistry instead of teaching.

Our world needs people who are passionate about what they do, not people who fit a particular profile.

Do what you want to do – what you will love, what you will look forward to doing every single day, and what will make you the best version of yourself.

18 OUTDOORS | ADVERTORIAL

thursday 24 december 2020

burdekinlocal.com.au

CANINE CAMPING THIS No need to ruff it!

HOLIDAY SEASON

The Christmas holiday period is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to have a getaway – including your furry friends.

Days off, perfect summer weather and an abundance of parks, reserves and campsites; there is no better time than now to escape for a getaway over the festive season.

As many of us load up the camping trailer and pack the car for a trip away, PETstock is reminding owners that camping really is the perfect holiday for your canine friend.

PETstock VET Dr Hay Chung says the greatest gift you can give your dog is quality time with their pack (you!) and providing them with new stimulus.

“Dogs explore their environment through smell, so taking them to a new destination is like Christmas for their senses,” Dr Hay Chung says.

pets on holidays, and 71 per cent of owners believe their pets have a very positive impact on their lives. About a fifth of dog owners admit to spending at least six hours with their pets each day.

“With an increasing number of pet owners treating pets as family members and adopting behaviours that are all inclusive, being able to share in activities such as camping, hiking and swimming with our dogs enhances quality time spent together, improving both their health and happiness, and ours,” says Dr Hay Chung.

Dr Hay Chung has compiled a check list to ensure your canine is safe on your outdoors adventure:

“With so many great dog-friendly campsites around Australia that both you and your dog will love, it’s never been easier to incorporate your pooch into your camping plans.”

• Include mobile number on their collar ID tag: this will ensure their safe return if they wander to another campsite.

Research shows the connection between dogs and humans provides incredible health and wellbeing benefits. Not only physical, from increased outdoor and physical activity, but also mental, from seeing our dog’s enjoyment, our interaction with them and the love received.

• Watch out for ticks: symptoms of tick poisoning include changes to bark, lethargy, vomiting and muscular paralysis.

According to the most recent report by Animal Medicines Australia, more than a quarter of Aussie pet owners take their

• Fire safety: ensure your dog is far enough from the flames of a campfire to avoid burns and contact with sparks.

• Make sure microchip details are up to date.

• Bring your first aid-kit: this should include pet sunscreen, water, a towel, a bandage, sling or even a stretcher.

OUTDOORS | SURF LIFE SAVER’S 5 TIPS FOR BEACH SAFETY THIS CHRISTMAS Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Members; Heather Scott, Tramayne Horan, Lisa Furnell and Anita Giddy

As Christmas draws nearer and families continue to enjoy the school holidays, many flock to Alva Beach.

Lisa Furnell, the captain of the Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club, shares her top tips for staying safe on the beach this Christmas.

2. Swim between the flags

5. Be aware of the tide

When going to the beach it’s always important to swim between the flags, they will be located in the safest place for swimming, taking into account tides and currents and there will be a lifesaver there to keep an eye on your family.

1. Check-in with your lifesaver

3. Be sun smart

Alva Beach has a strong current and the landscape is constantly changing. Lisa recommends reading the tide times or speaking to your lifeguard to see whats going on. “Be aware of outgoing and ingoing tides on our beach. If people don’t know that it’s an outgoing tide and they go across to the sand bar, stay for too long, they can find that the water goes in and they’re stuck there. It happens pretty regularly,” says Lisa. “Just be careful to keep an eye on the water so you don’t get stuck.” she says.

Your lifesaver is your best point of contact on the beach. Lisa recommends speaking to the guard on duty to understand the conditions of the day. “It’s best if a lifesaver is on patrol, it’s always good to go and check with them. Ask if there have been any jellyfish caught in the net.

If families chat to us we can give them advice,” says Lisa.

The Queensland sun is particularly strong and it’s always important to slip slop slap, wear plenty of sunscreen, hats and protective clothing and to stay hydrated.

4. Be stinger aware Summer is stinger season, know your risks and wear a stinger suit whenever you can to avoid stings from poisonous jellyfish.

Marina Trajkovich

burdekinlocal.com.au

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Bird watching takes off for Giru Conservationists NQ Dry Tropics alongside the Gudjuda Rangers and representatives from Birdlife Northern Queensland have joined forces, undertaking a bird survey in Giru’s internationally recognised wetland’s and kicking off a three year project.

Marina Trajkovich THE internationally recognised Bowling Green Bay Wetlands were at the centre of conservation efforts recently, as experts monitored the diverse array of bird species within Giru’s Crooked Waterhole.

The bird survey was led by a team from NQ Dry Tropics, along with the Gudjuda Rangers and BirdLife Northern Queensland to gain insights into the species in the area.

NQ Dry Tropics Senior Project Officer, Shakira Todd said that the survey was a great way to assess the area, recognised as crucial to protect under The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a governing body monitoring wetlands of significance around the world.

“The Ramsar catchment is identified as a high-value area and one that needs conserving to maintain high levels of bird species and diversity. As well as other wetland species, like aquatic fishes and native riparian species.

“Riparian means lives along a waterway so that a riparian corridor will include plant and animal species along riverbeds and wetlands,” she says.

Shakira says that the survey was a significant first step in monitoring the area to implement remediation works, part of several projects designed to protect the site, running until 2023.

“We’re hoping that by doing those remediation works, we can see more bird species or the diversity of bird species increase over the life of this project.”

“It was an opportunity to get some baseline condition assessments to see the condition that it’s in and how we can remediate that, whether that be through revegetation or woody weed control, aquatic weed control.”

She says that in the Burdekin, a lot of native habitats have been cleared over the years, making the protection of remaining national parklands crucial.

“If we can increase the amount of habitat for bird species, then it increases the possibility for birds to live there and

Crimson Finch

Environmentalists from the Gudjuda Reference Group, NQ Dry Tropics and Birdlife Northern Queensland at the Crooked Waterhole site

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The Gudjuda Rangers

increase their numbers as well,” she says.

A wide variety of bird species were spotted and noted, with bird numbers set to increase during the wet season and as a result of the NQ Dry Tropics revegetation.

Among those identified were the

White-faced Heron

crimson finch, rainbow bee-eater and white-faced heron.

Rangers from the Gudjuda Reference Group were also able to share the indigenous names of the birds, with officers from Birdlife Northern Queensland helping the team with

identification and the processes of the day.

“To have a healthy ecosystem, the more species and the more abundance of species that you have the better, so that’s what we’re trying to improve within the site,” says Shakira.

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Lynette and Neale Griggs started Giru Organics in 1985

Let’s get organic Lynette and Neale Griggs are Giru success stories, running their sustainable and organic fertiliser business since 1985.

The potting mix is loved by Giru locals and Queenslanders for it’s organic nutrient quality

Neale collects waste from the sugar mill for use in his organic fertiliser

Marina Trajkovich FOR childhood sweethearts Neale and Lynette Griggs, of Giru, they saw in the sticky runoff from the nearby sugar mill, a profitable business opportunity.

The pair have been running Giru Organics for almost 35 years, converting waste from the sugar mill into high-grade organic fertiliser, distributed from Rockhampton to Cairns.

Neale Griggs says that he wanted a change from his previous business as a truck driver, now operating the family business with Lynnette and one of four sons, who drives the trucks for delivery.

He shares the families story from their

home and warehouse, surrounded by his wife’s gardening successes, beautiful pots, plants and flowers that surround the property.

“I had trucks before this, I sold those to my brother, and we started this business up at the same time,” says Neale.

“I just thought, organic potting mix for the garden was a big thing in those days.”

He says that before starting the business, the mill used to spill mill-mud, a by-product of sugar cane processing that includes juice from the cane, soil from the harvest and ash from the mill boilers.

The mill mud was a dark brown, polluting the town with its sticky waste as it ran off from the mill.

GATHERING WITH OUR GROWERS

Marina Trajkovich

LOWER Burdekin cane growers and extension officers from six industry support organisations gathered to enjoy an end-ofyear dinner in Ayr last week hosted by NQ Dry Tropics.

The event, held at the Burdekin Theatre was an opportunity to reflect on a difficult year and examine plans for the future with the new Lower Burdekin Water Quality Program a focal point of discussion.

The program, in partnership with the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation aims to improve the quality of water flowing from local agricultural land to the reef.

Representatives from NQ Dry Tropics, Sugar Research Australia (SRA), Farmacist, Agritech Solutions, Burdekin Productivity Services (BPS) and the Burdekin Bowen Integrated Floodplain Management Advisory Committee (BBIFMAC) outlined a suite of projects to be delivered over the next four years.

NQ Dry Tropics Sugar Team Leader Luke Malan, explained the Natural Resource Management group had taken on a coordination and management role in the new program, while local, specialised extension agencies would deliver the on-ground support for each project.

Specialist extension agents work in conjunction

“We were all dealing with the mill mud. So I said one day you’ve got to do something with this. So I started putting it in a bag and putting those in my ute and semi-trailer.

“We started delivering potting mix.

“It’s got some guts in it. We put mill mud and Burdekin dirt in, and with the composting system we’ve got, it just makes a beautiful black soil.

The by-products from the mill like the molasses from the sugar and the naturally fertile ash make the potting mix particularly powerful, as well as providing an opportunity to clean up the town by utilising the waste.

He says the business took off back in 1985, and that this year has been hectic, with

lockdowns triggering a mass gardening boom around the country.

“People come and get it for their vegetable garden, and they’ve really taken to our stuff.

“More people like our potting mix because I think when they got locked up and went into gardening, well ours is very good for the garden.

“Its the only one that is truly organic, it’s the only one that has any soil in it.

“It has a nutrient value, while it’s composting, it’s making an organic product with organic nitrogen, organic phosphate and potassium,” he says.

“We don’t put any chemicals at all into our fertiliser.”

NQ Dry Tropics and representatives from the cane industry discuss future outcomes for prosperous farming amidst reef protection regulations at end of year dinner.

with farmers to deliver and develop specific outcomes, in this instance working to support farmers in improving their agricultural practices in accordance with reef runoff targets.

He said producers would have tremendous scope to select their preferred extension support agency to help them reduce runoff and improve efficiency, production and profitability of their farming enterprise.

The function held in the foyer of the Burdekin Theatre was attended by more than 100 people and featured a creative Christmas tree made from freshly-cut cane and traditional decorative baubles.

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Organisers NQ Dry Tropics Sugar Team Leader Luke Malan (left) with Project Officer Michael Hobbs

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Social seen Burdekin Community Association (BCA) Client Christmas Function Monday 14th December 2020 This year’s Christmas function was held at the Hotel Brandon. Invited clients, board members, volunteers and staff celebrated the end of the year with a festive get-together.

Photos: Marina Trajkovich

Brian Sorohan, Steve Barton, Lyn McLaughlin, Treena List and John Furnell

June Simpson, Donna Durrant and Bev Eathorne

Gina Barbagallo, Rita Veltheim, Desley Eaton and Ursula Meissner

Gladys Sgarbossa, Deb McMartin and Roslyn Jenkin

John and Eanice Lovell, Esther McIntosh

Wendy Giardina and Chloe Statham

Hilda Frew and Greta Evans

Debra Cochran and Amber Betteridge

Arina Rada and John White

Angela Piotto, Trisha Achille and Joyce Quagliata

Anne Morgan, Jill Beresford and Rose Sturiale

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Social seen NQ Dry Tropics Sugar Industry Event Wednesday 16th December 2020 NQ Dry Tropics hosted a dinner in the foyer of the Burdekin Theatre for growers and industry leaders in the sugar industry, where over a hundred guests discussed future projects and reflected on the year.

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Trevor Msibi and Bifan Wei

Charlie Cacciola, Gavan Lamb and Peter Hawkins

Arwen Rickert, Mackenzie Severns and Niall Connolly

Jai Kaartinen-Price and Russ McNee

Mika Rowston and Michael Hobbs

Michelle Pontarelli, Amber Kiehne, and Livia Quagliata

Marg and Joe Linton

Terri Buono and Denis Pozzebon

Rob Milla, Michael Kern, Peter Papadimitriou and Ehlena Lea

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What’s on

Film review

Christmas + New Year

Freaky (2020)

BURDEKIN EVENTS

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE (including Carols) All Saints Anglican Church, Ayr Thursday 24 December Starting with a BBQ at 5.30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS The Strand Thursday 31 December Midnight: Fireworks

BOWEN EVENTS

NYE 2021 AT GRAND VIEW HOTEL Grand View Hotel Bowen Thursday 31 December 5pm – 2am Bookings essential for diners, call 4786 4022

CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET Kalamia Hotel, Ayr Thursday 24 December 6pm - 8pm CHRISTMAS EVE LIVE MUSIC Jeremy Romeo Capones, Queens Hotel, Ayr Thursday 24 December 8pm CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCH Coutts Commercial Hotel, Ayr Friday 25 December 12pm - 3pm

AIRLIE BEACH EVENTS

MAD MEN NYE 2021 Brothers Leagues Club Townsville Thursday 31 December 7pm - 2am

NYE WHITE PARTY BOOM Nightclub, Airlie Beach Thursday 31 December 7pm - 5am

TOWNSVILLE EVENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS Riverway Thursday 31 December 5pm: Gates open and food trucks available 6.15pm: Big screen movie 8pm: Fireworks

THE JOYNERS - BOXING DAY PARTY Airlie Beach Hotel Saturday 26 December 2pm - 6pm

NYE MASQUERADE GLAMOUR COCKTAIL PARTY Wild Goose Brews & Chews Townsville Thursday 31 December 7 pm - 5am

Pieces of a Woman (Jan 7) A heartbreaking home birth leaves a woman grappling with the profound emotional fallout, isolated from her partner and family by a chasm of grief.

Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Ellen Burstyn

(MA 15+) The ambitious driver for a rich Indian family uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and become an entrepreneur.

Based on the bestselling novel.

Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas

If you’ve seen the trailer, or even the film poster for Freaky Directed by Christopher Landen, then you already know what you’re in for! Tonally wild, sharing big dumb-fun and genuinely disgusting horror in equal parts, Freaky is a crazy thrill ride for those with strong stomachs. The plot follows Millie (Kathryn Lewton), a seemingly average teenage girl who finds herself accidentally swapping bodies with a serial killer (played brilliantly by Vince Vaughn). You can already see the problems this is going to cause..

With 24 hours left to reverse the curse, Millie – now in the body of the killer - finds herself racing against the clock, and the townspeople to switch back before any serious damage is done.

The film is frequently shocking in the way it handles outrageous comedy and gore, sometimes in the same scene.

I found myself lost for words in moments which would shift from genuine belly-laughs to imagery you’d expect to see in Friday the 13th.

The opening 5 minutes set the rest of the movie up perfectly, wasting no time in showing the audience the dangers, fun, and shocks that are about to be had. Freaky is a very superficial, surface-level film - but that’s what makes it a (mostly) fun watch. It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re up for a scary-good time, it’s a solid recommendation.

3 ½ stars out of 5.

What’s new on Netflix January 2021

The White Tiger (Jan 22)

David Ballin

Headspace Guide to Meditation (Jan 1st) (G)

A new animated series, narrated

by Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe. Whether you want to learn more about the tools to build a meditation practice or explore the science behind it, Headspace Guide to Meditation makes it simple.

Freaky isn’t in cinemas anymore, but thanks to COVID-19, you can watch it right now on VOD (Video On Demand) via online stores such as YouTube Movies, Google Play Store, or iTunes.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Hard Quiz Kids Special. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 2.30 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas Special.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 3.55 The Heights. 4.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 4.55 Escape From The City. (R) 5.50 Worzel Gummidge. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special.

(PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 QI. (PG) 9.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special. (Ma, R) 10.35 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular. (PG, R) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. 3.25 Destination Flavour Christmas. 4.25 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Going Places. (R) 6.30 News. 7.30 A LEGO Brickumentary. (PG, R) 9.15 mOVIE Professor Marston And The Wonder Women. (2017, MA15+ns) 11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody.

(Madlv, R) 12.10 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R) 3.20 Celtic Woman: A Celebration. (R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 mOVIE Finding Father Christmas. (2016, R) 2.00 Cutest Ever Puppy Party. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 The Secret World Of Toys At christmas. (PG) 8.00 mOVIE Elf. (2003, PGal, R) 10.00 mOVIE Fred claus.

(2007, PGalv, R) 12.20 Blindspot. (Mv, R) 1.20 The Zoo. (R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 mOVIE Snowed Inn Christmas. (2017, PGa) 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast.

(PGm, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 christmas With Delta. (PG, R) 8.00 carols by candlelight. (PG) 11.00 Greatest Christmas Commercials.

(PG, R) 11.50 mOVIE The Jazz Singer.

(1980, R) 2.00 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.00 Skippy. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News.

(R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Emmylou’s Christmas Table. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PGm) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living room. Final.

8.30 To be Advised.

9.30 blue bloods.

11.30 WIN News. 12.30 The Project.

(R) 1.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Morning.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 ABC News. 8.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.00 Gardening Australia Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Christmas With Poh. (R) 1.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 1.30 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 That Christmas. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Call The Midwife.

(PG, R) 4.55 Escape From The City. (R) 5.50 Worzel Gummidge. (PG) (Final) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG) 9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 11.00 ABC News.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Railway Journeys UK. 2.30 Sandringham: The Queen At Christmas. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas Special. 4.30 Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Going Places.

(PG, R) 6.30 News. 7.30 A World Of Calm. (PG) (New Series) 8.00 Planet Of Treasures. (PG) (New Series) 9.00 Tom Cruise: Body And Soul. (M) 10.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 10.55 Country Music. (PG, R) 11.55 The Name Of The Rose. (Masv, R) 3.50 Celtic Heart. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

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6.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 8.30 Christmas Catholic Mass. 10.00 mOVIE Jack Frost. (1998, PGa, R) 12.00 mOVIE Love Always, Santa. (2016, R) 2.00 Funniest Ever Toddlers. (PGav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Better Homes.

(R) 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R) 6.00 News.

7.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 7.30 mOVIE National Lampoon’s Vacation.

(1983, Mdl, R) 9.35 mOVIE National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, Mls, R) 11.35 mOVIE Spies Like Us. (1985, Msv, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice.

(R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 9.00 mOVIE Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. (2014, PGlv) 10.50 CMA Country Christmas. (PG, R) 11.50 Christmas With Delta. (PG, R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 4.00 mOVIE Arthur Christmas. (2011, R) 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Disney Holiday Singalong. 8.30 mOVIE Christmas With The Kranks. (2004, PGa, R) 10.30 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. 11.40 World’s Best Christmas Commercials. (PG, R) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.00 WIN Symphony Orchestra Special. (R) 2.00 Halfway Across The Galaxy And Turn Left. (PG, R) 3.30 The Saddle Club. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG, R) 8.00 Have You Been Paying Attention?

(Malns, R) 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem Christmas Edition. (Mls, R) 10.00 mOVIE That’s Not My Dog! (2018, Mals, R) 12.00 Late Programs.

SATUrDAY

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Rage Psych-Rock Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG, R) 2.30 The Sound. (R) (Final) 3.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2017. (R) 5.00 To Be Advised. 5.35 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 call The midwife christmas Special. (Ma) 9.00 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 10.30 Sherlock. (Mav, R) 11.55 Rage Psych-Rock Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Kimberley Cruise.

(R) 5.05 Travel Man. (PG, R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PGav, R) 6.30 News.

7.35 A World Of Calm. (PG) 7.55 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PGa, R) 9.00 mOVIE Gangs Of New York. (2002, MA15+v, R) 12.05 mOVIE The Fortress. (2017, MA15+av, R) 2.35 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 PreGame Show. 9.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 14. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 8.20 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 12.30 The Rebound. 1.00 The Healthy Cooks. 1.30 World’s Greatest Journeys.

(PG, R) 2.30 mOVIE The Walk. (2015, PGal, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R) 6.00 News. 7.00 mOVIE Twins. (1988, PGlsv, R) 9.10 mOVIE Kindergarten Cop. (1990, Mv, R) 11.20 mOVIE The Brothers Bloom. (2008, Mlv, R) 1.35 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 2.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 10.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 10.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.15 Food Fight Club.

(PG, R) 12.15 The Living Room. (R) 1.15 mOVIE Miss Congeniality. (2000, PGlsv, R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled.

4.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey.

(R) 4.30 Fishing Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 7.00 mOVIE Red Dog. (2011, PGls, R) 9.00 mOVIE Koko: A Red Dog Story. (2019) 10.40 Blood And Treasure. (Mv, R) 11.35 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Call The Midwife Christmas Special.

(Ma, R) 2.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 3.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 1.

Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory. 5.00 War On Waste. (PG, R) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) 8.40 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 10.35 Killing Eve. (Ma, R) 11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating.

ISU Grand Prix. Round 3. Rostelecom Cup. 5.05 Travel Man. (R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PGa, R) 6.30 News.

7.30 A World Of Calm. (PG) 7.55 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PG) 9.40 Secret Life Of The Mega Resort. (R) 10.40 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PG, R) 11.45 Police Custody: One Punch.

(Mav, R) 12.45 The Diet Testers. (R) 3.35 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India.

Day 2. Morning session. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16.

Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.00 mOVIE Due Date. (2010, MA15+dls, R) 12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 SA Variety Bash 2020. (PG) 11.00 Peaking. (PGl, R) 11.45 Ultimate Rush.

(PGl, R) 12.15 Wild Metropolis. (PGa) 1.15 mOVIE We Of The Never Never.

(1982, R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdlv, R) 6.00 News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. (PGl) 8.30 mOVIE Deep Impact. (1998, Mal, R) 10.55 Killer On The Line. (Mav, R) 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (Masv) 12.35 Tipping Point.

(PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 The Living Room. (R) 10.00 Bondi Forever. (PG, R) 12.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 12.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 1.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures.

3.00 Close Encounters Of The Animal Kind. 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 Family Feud. (Final) 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) 8.30 mOVIE Now You See Me 2. (2016, Mv, R) 11.05 Blood And Treasure. (Mv) (Final) 12.00 Late Programs.

mONDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.55 Rake. (Madls, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Brush With Fame.

(PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) 8.25 Australia Remastered. (PG) 9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 10.05 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 Harrow. (Mav, R) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 2.10 Story Of Europe. 3.05 Restaurant SOS. 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. 4.35 The Supervet. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Going Places. (R) 6.30 News. 7.30 A World Of Calm. (PG) 7.55 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. (M) 9.40 Happy Birthday Hubble. (PG) 10.50 SBS News. 11.15 Agent Hamilton. (Malv, R) 12.10 Outlander. (Malv, R) 2.20 Matthew Evans’ For The Love Of Meat.

(Ml, R) 3.25 The Wine Show. (PGa) 4.25 Full Frontal. (Mals, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Pre-Game Show.

9.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGl) 10.30 Station 19. (Ma) 11.30 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 mOVIE HouseSitter. (1992, PGls, R) 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PGm, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (Mdv, R) 8.00 Driving Test.

(PGl) 8.30 mOVIE Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) 10.55 The First 48. (Mva) 11.50 Generation X. (Mls) 12.45 ACA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food.

(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PGa) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 mOVIE Home Again. (2017, Ml) 9.30 mOVIE Drunk Parents. (2019, Mals) 11.30 Drunk History Australia. (Mals, R) 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration.

(R) 1.55 Rake. (Mals, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights.

(PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R) 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Freeman. (R) 8.30 mOVIE The Australian Dream. (2019, MA15+l, R) 9.35 Pangolins: Narrated By David Attenborough. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Glitch. (Malsv, R) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Story Of Europe.

3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Going Places. (R) 6.30 News. 7.35 A World Of Calm. (PG) 7.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG) (Final) 8.30 mOVIE Food Fighter. (2018, Ml) 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 Why We Hate. (M) (Final) 11.30 The A Word. (Mals) (Final) 12.40 The Pier. (Malns, R) 1.35 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R) 3.45 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Big Bash League. Game 19.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 10.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (New Series) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 mOVIE Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. (2008, PGsv, R) 2.00 Desert Vet. (PGlm, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 20 To One. (Mls, R) 8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) 9.40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year.

(PG, R) 11.35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point.

(PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food.

(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 mOVIE Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, Ml, R) 9.55 mOVIE Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, Ml, R) 12.25 Drunk History Australia.

(MA15+l, R) 12.55 WIN News. 2.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. 1.55 Rake. (Ml, R) (Final) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads.

(R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R) 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special.

(PG, R) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 8.35 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow.

(Mls, R) 10.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.10 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. (Madls, R) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Story Of Europe.

3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Going Places. (R) 6.30 News. 7.30 A World Of Calm. (PG) 7.55 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames.

8.50 Secrets Of Britain. (PG, R) 9.55 SBS News. 10.25 Policing The Police 2020. (M) 11.25 Vikings. (MA15+sv, R) 2.10 mOVIE The Danish Girl. (2015, MA15+an, R) 4.20 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat. 10.00 mOVIE Black Mass. (2015, MA15+lv, R) Johnny Depp.

An infamous criminal becomes an FBI informant in order to take down Boston’s Italian Mafia. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 mOVIE The Pink Panther 2. (2009, PGsv, R) 2.00 Desert Vet. (PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) 8.30 The Inbetween. (Mav) 9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.20 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 12.10 World’s Wildest Flights. (PG, R) 1.00 ACA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News.

(R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Food Fight Club.

(PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

(PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 mOVIE Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) 9.40 mOVIE Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PGlsv, R) 12.05 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+l, R) 12.30 WIN News. 1.30 The Project. (R) 2.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 CBS Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.

classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (m) Mature Audiences (mA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (r) Repeat. consumer Advice: (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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ENTERTAINMENT 27

thursday 24 december 2020

WEEKLY TV GUIDE VICELAND 6.15 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence.

(PG, R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 9.20 MOVIE Rurouni Kenshin. (2012) (MA15+, R)

8.20pm Blackadder’s Christmas Carol.

(PG, R) 9.05 Would I Lie To You? (R) 9.35 Russell Howard: Wonderbox.

(MA15+, R) 11.05 Absolutely Fabulous. (M, R) 11.35 The IT Crowd.

(PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Flip Side. (2018) (M) 9.30 MOVIE Hang Time.

(2019) (M) Hayden J. Weal.

11.15 Property Ladder UK. (PG, R) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE The BBQ. (2018) (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE Better Watch Out. (2016) (MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE 28 Weeks Later. (2007) (MA15+, R) 12.35 Storage Wars.

(PG, R)

6.00pm How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) (G, R) 8.30 MOVIE Beethoven.

(1992) Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. (G, R) 10.15 MOVIE K-9.

(1989) Jim Belushi.

(M, R)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Planet Earth II. (PG, R) 8.40 MOVIE Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. (1991) (PG, R) 10.55 MOVIE About A Boy. (2002) (M, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 10.30 Evil. (MA15+) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R) 2.00 NCIS. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 10.00 Courtney Act’s Christmas Extravaganza. (M, R) 11.00 Nancy Drew. (M) 12.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

6.00pm Bob Ross: The Happy Painter. (PG) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(M, R) 9.25 The X-Files. (M, R) 10.15 All Aboard The Sleigh Ride. (R) 12.25 MOVIE Saint.

(2010) (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.25 MOVIE Red Dwarf: The Promised Land.

(2020) (PG) 9.55 Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious.

(M, R) 10.50 Mock The Week.

(M, R) 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm Greatest Outdoors. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

(PG) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

7.00 Building Giants.

(PG) 8.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG) 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R) 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

5.50pm MOVIE Over The Hedge. (2006) (G, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012) (M, R) 10.15 MOVIE Ghost Rider. (2007) (M, R) 12.30 Japandemonium.

(M, R) 1.00 Fresh Eggs.

(MA15+, R)

4.30pm MOVIE The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. (1962) (PG, R) 7.00 MOVIE Zulu. (1964) (PG, R) Stanley Baker.

9.50 MOVIE Death Rides A Horse. (1967) (MA15+, R) Lee Van Cleef, John Phillip Law. 12.05 Gideon’s Way. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver.

(PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.20 Hawaii Five-0.

(M, R) 11.20 MacGyver. (M, R) 12.15 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 1.10 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.00pm Columbo.

(PG, R) 7.30 Kojak. (M, R) 8.30 Spyforce. (M, R) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.30 The Middle.

(PG, R) 12.30 Courtney Act’s Christmas Extravaganza. (M, R) 1.30 2 Broke Girls.

(M, R)

5.45pm Monty Python’s Flying Circus. (PG, R) 6.20 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. (PG, R) 6.55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle.

(PG, R) 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 The X-Files. (M, R) 11.00 The Last Year Of Television 2020 Special. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks: AusMusic Special. (PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R) 9.45 Live At The Apollo.

(M, R) 10.30 QI. (PG, R) 11.00 Misanthropology: Eddie Perfect. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE Body Heat.

(1981) (M, R) 10.55 World’s Most Amazing Videos.

(M, R) 12.00 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera.

(M, R) 1.00 Medical Rookies.

(PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16.

Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE Cliffhanger.

(1993) (M, R) 10.55 MOVIE CHiPs. (2017) (MA15+) 1.05 Blokesworld.

(PG, R)

5.45pm MOVIE Bee Movie. (2007) (G, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Sum Of All Fears. (2002) (M, R) Ben Affleck.

10.00 MOVIE United 93. (2006) (M, R) J.J. Johnson.

12.10 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time.

(MA15+) 1.05 Tamara’s World.

(PG, R)

7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire.

(MA15+, R) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M, R) 11.40 License To Kill.

(M) 12.35 Adventures In Rainbow Country. (R)

5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 MOVIE True Story.

(2015) (M, R) Jonah Hill, James Franco.

11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 10.00 Man With A Plan.

(PG) 11.30 2 Broke Girls.

(M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 2 Broke Girls.

(M, R)

6.55 Years Of Living Dangerously. (PG) 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.35 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG) 9.20 United Shades Of America. (M) 10.10 Stacey Dooley: Nigeria’s Female Suicide Bombers.

(MA15+)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 8.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.20 Detectorists. (M, R) 9.50 MOVIE The Trip.

(2010) (MA15+, R) 11.40 Hang Ups. (M, R) 12.05am Stath Lets Flats. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG, R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R) 10.40 Death Row: The New Arrivals.

(MA15+, R) 11.45 The Surgery Ship.

(M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17.

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 SAS UK. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Above The Law. (1988) (MA15+, R) 10.40 MOVIE The Corruptor. (1999) (MA15+, R) 1.00 The Grade Cricketer. (PG)

6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE Click.

(2006) (M, R) 9.40 MOVIE Good Luck Chuck. (2007) (MA15+, R) 11.40 The Nanny.

(PG, R) 12.10 Baywatch. (M, R)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Grantchester.

(M, R) 8.40 DCI Banks. (M, R) 10.40 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.40 ER. (M, R) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 12.10 Home Shopping.

(R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 The Middle.

(PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

5.40pm Only Connect.

(R) 6.15 Megafactories.

(PG, R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M) 9.25 Nude. (MA15+, R) 10.15 Sex In Strange Places: Stacey Dooley.

(MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (M, R) 8.25 Ghosts. (PG) 8.55 MOVIE The Trip To Spain. (2017) (M, R) 10.40 Frontline. (M, R) 11.10 Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life.

(MA15+, R) 11.55 Hang Ups. (M, R) 12.20am Stath Lets Flats. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG, R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector Morse.

(M, R) 10.50 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. (M) 12.00 Brit Cops. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 9.30 Counting Cars.

(PG) 10.30 Leepu And Pitbull. (PG)

6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad!

(1988) (M, R) 9.15 MOVIE The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear. (1991) (M, R) 11.00 Nanny. (PG, R)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 MOVIE Rain Man. (1988) (M, R) Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise.

11.25 ER. (M, R) 12.25 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M, R) 10.25 Elementary.

(M, R) 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping.

(R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 10.00 Mom. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

5.40pm Only Connect.

(R) 6.15 Megafactories. (R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(M, R) 8.30 Escaping Polygamy. (M) 9.20 The 2000s. (M, R) 10.10 Locked Up Abroad. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 The IT Crowd.

(PG, R) 8.55 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 9.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.55 Frontline. (M, R) 10.20 Demetri Martin: Stand Up Comedian.

(M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG, R) 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R) 8.30 Lewis. (M, R) 10.30 Jonathan Creek.

(M, R) 11.40 Cop Squad. (M, R) 12.35 Brit Cops.

(MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20.

Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 The Simpsons.

(PG, R) 8.30 Family Guy. (M, R) 9.30 American Dad! (M, R) 10.30 Golden Boy. (PG) 11.30 Family Guy. (M, R)

6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera.

(M) 8.30 MOVIE 47 Ronin.

(2013) (M, R) 10.45 MOVIE Hannibal.

(2001) (MA15+, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 10.50 Silent Witness.

(MA15+, R) 12.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 12.10 Home Shopping.

(R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 10.00 2 Broke Girls.

(M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

5.40pm Only Connect.

(R) 6.15 Megafactories. (R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(M, R) 8.30 MOVIE Dancehall Queen. (1997) (M) 10.20 MOVIE Vox Lux. (2018) (R) 12.25 The Movie Show.

(M, R)

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PEACH 6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 12.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

TUESDAY

BOLD 5.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0.

(MA15+, R) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M) 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R) 2.00 NCIS. (M, R)

MONDAY

GEM 5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 9.30 The First 48. (M) 10.30 The Price Of Duty.

(M, R) 11.30 Westside.

(MA15+, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

SUNDAY

GO! 6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE Mean Girls.

(2004) (M, R) 9.30 MOVIE How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.

(2003) (PG, R) 11.50 The Nanny.

(PG, R) 12.20 Baywatch. (M, R)

SATURDAY

7MATE 6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE Open Water 3: Cage Dive. (2017) (MA15+) Joel Hogan.

10.15 MOVIE 28 Days Later. (2002) (MA15+, R) 12.45 Goldfathers.

(PG, R) 2.00 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG, R)

FRIDAY

7TWO 5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG, R) 7.30 Father Brown.

(M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 9.30 One Lane Bridge.

(M) 11.30 Dumped: Revenge Extremes. (M, R)

THURSDAY

ABC COMEDY 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids Special. (PG, R) 9.00 Mock The Week.

(M) 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special. (M, R) 10.30 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 11.15 Insert Name Here.

(M, R)

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D’ARRIGO, Vincenzo (Vince)

DUMARESQ, Graham Keith

Late of Burke Street, Ayr

LATE OF TOWNSVILLE FORMERLY OF HOME HILL

Beloved Wife of Edna.

A Private Cremation Service was held for Vince on Saturday the 19th of December 2020.

HELANDER, Desmond Theodore “Des”

Beloved husband of Maxine, much loved father and father-in-law of Brett, Scott and Katrina, Matthew and Tanya, loving grandfather of their families.

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Passed away peacefully on 10th December, 2020.

In keeping with Graham’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

K&S WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS 40 FOURTEENTH STREET HOME HILL PHONE 4782 1270

In Memorium

LATE OF AYR

Beloved husband of Zelda, much loved father and father-in-law of Damien and Rosie, and Anna, loving grandad of Dominic, Brynee and Georgie. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Rodney (deceased), Wayne (deceased) and Cassy and their families.

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Michael Angelo Dal Santo 10th January, 1967 - 26th December, 1995

PALIN, Tessie Rae “Tess”

Your memories will always surround us, Your closeness will always be there, We treasure the love you gave us And the years we were able to share.

LATE OF MACKAY FORMERLY OF HOME HILL AND AYR

Passed away peacefully on 10th December, 2020 Aged 87 years.

Request for Tenders for the above projects will be posted on VendorPanel for all interested parties on Monday 25 January 2021 after mechanical ventilation drawings have been supplied. Tenders will close at 12 noon of Friday 12 February 2021 with work to commence on Monday 22 February 2021, all work to be completed by no later than Friday 21 May 2021.

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Love always Mum, Dad, Wayne, Janelle and families

A private family service was held for Tess on 17th December, 2020, who will be missed by all.

Michael Angelo Dal Santo

K&S WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS 40 FOURTEENTH STREET HOME HILL PHONE 4782 1270

Born 10th January, 1967 In God’s Care 26th December, 1995

PEARCE, Dalrae Florence

Aged 28 years

Late of McIntyre Street, Ayr

May his happy face keep smiling in our hearts and in the presence of God forever.

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• Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services and the sub-category: Building Maintenance & Services or

A funeral service for Des was held yesterday, Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020 who will be missed by all.

Dalrae passed away peacefully on Monday 14th December, 2020.

Beloved Wife of Allan (Dec), Loved Mother and Mother-In-Law of Marty and April. Beloved Nanny of Mitchell.

In accordance with Dalrae’s wishes a Private Cremation has been held.

TBSC/20/025 - Burdekin Theatre Toilets Refurbishment; and TBSC/20/026 - Burdekin Theatre New Decking to Courtyard.

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Passed away peacefully on 20th December, 2020 aged 72 years.

Beloved wife of Dudley (deceased). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Barry, Glenn and Carmel, Trudy and Fab, loving grandmother and greatgrandmother of their families.

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North Queensland Carnival Success for Wildcats

U18 Boys Team

Helen Kross

Secretary, Burdekin Amateur Basketball Inc THE 5th–7th December weekend saw three Burdekin Wildcat Representative teams travel to Cairns to compete in the North Queensland Junior Basketball Carnival.

For the U18 Girls and Boys sides, this was the final round of competition, deciding ladder positions for the Gold Coast’s State Championships in January 2021.

For the U16 Girls side, this was their first stage in the three-carnival competition.

The U18 Burdekin Wildcat Girls started on Friday night with a hard-fought game in Division 1 against Cairns Dolphins, which saw the lead change several times.

However, the Dolphins came back in the last quarter to steal the win 64 – 53.

On Saturday morning, the Wildcats competed against Cairns Corals, defeating them 70 – 61. Their next game was against top of the table team Mackay Meteorettes.

The girls put in a valiant effort, but Mackay was too strong, winning 89 – 57. The last game was against Townsville Flames, with the U18 girls digging deep and fighting hard.

Their defence was on point, and they got the result they wanted, winning 52 – 44. The girls finished the weekend winning 2 from 4 games, placing them in fourth place on the ladder, with 5 wins from 12 games.

The match was a great warm up for State Championships on the Gold Coast in January, where the girls will be competing in Division 2. They have made vast improvements in their gameplay and defence throughout the NQJBC. Over the next few weeks, coaches John Bonnano and Shanay Castello will continue to put the girls through their paces as they prepare for the January 13 – 16 State Championship competition.

The U18 Burdekin Wildcat Boys started the competition on Friday night, with a clash against the top team, Cairns Stingers. It was a nail-biting match, with the Wildcats coming from behind in the first quarter to take the lead in the second, through to the fourth.

Unfortunately, Cairns Stingers sealed the game with some smart play in the last 5 seconds, 58 – 57.

Saturday morning, the U18 Wildcats competed against Townsville Lightening in another close game. Unfortunately, it was not the result the boys were looking for, with Townsville taking the win 62 – 56.

With the previous two close games, the boys were looking for the win against Mulgrave Magic. They came out fighting and took the win convincingly 86 – 71.

Sunday morning saw a rematch against Mulgrave Magic. Mulgrave was determined

not to have a repeat of the night before, with the lead changing several times.

The Boys’ cool heads and strong defence saw them take the win 92 – 86. The boys finished the weekend with two from four, placing them in third position on the Division 2 ladder, with 5 wins from 12 games. The boys played exceptionally well over the three carnivals, showing improvements in defensive and offensive plays. Over the next few weeks, coaches Craig Mathews and Sam Mathews will continue to refine these improvements as they prepare for State Championships on the Gold Coast from 13 – 16 January 2021.

The event was the first North Queensland Junior Basketball Competition Carnival for our U16 Burdekin Wildcat girls; it also marked the representative debut for Coach Belinda Tinus and Manager/Assistant Coach Michelle Dance.

The girls started strong on Saturday, against Mackay Commettes, with great teamwork making a convincing win 80 – 21.

Their second game was against Cairns Corals, starting with a close contest, but once the girls settled into their style of play, they pulled away, winning 72 – 42.

Sunday morning saw a rematch against Mackay Commettes, with the girls stamping their dominance on the game, winning 86 – 26.

Our final game for the competition was against Townsville Lightening.

Both teams were undefeated in earlier matches, and this game saw the lead change several times, but strong defensive work and great offensive teamwork sealed the game for Burdekin 48 – 43.

The girls showed great determination, excellent teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

The U16 Burdekin Wildcats girls finished their first NQJBC undefeated.

The team will continue to refine their gameplay before their next carnival in February.

We would like to thank the sponsors of our Representative sides; U18G – Coach Fos, U18B – Classic Concrete pumping, and U16G Tinus Engineering and Kross Haulage Pty Ltd. Sponsorship has enabled these teams to compete at these competitions and allowed our players to continue to advertise your support with their covershirts and uniforms.

If you are a business looking to support local Basketball, please don’t hesitate to contact Bhree Haller - our Sponsorship Coordinator via email – sponsorship@burdekinbasketball. com

U16 Girls Team

U18 Girls team

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Christmas Day and Long Weekend Patrol Roster Friday (Christmas Day)

9.00am to 1.30pm Rory Archibald, Danica Archibald, Adrianna Higgs Ward, Sharlie Archibald, Flynn Vivian, Mia Vivian, Lisa Vivian, Jack Archibald

Friday (Christmas Day)

1.30pm to 6.30pm Tramayne Horan, Lisa Furnell. Heather Scott, John Furnell, Anita Giddy, Jones Munro, Hayden Munro, Jack Castrejana

Saturday (Boxing Day)

9.00am to 1.30pm Terry Lund, Emma Smith, Dylan Carew, Patrea Bojack, Andrew Kennedy, Erlinda Nunn, Barbara Colls

Saturday (Boxing Day)

1.30pm to 6.30 pm James kennedy, Brooke Cross, Ross Blakey, Ross Rickards, Barry Cross, Jason Crowther, Lisa Crowther

Sunday 9.00am to 1.30pm

Damian Rickards, Carl List, Shane Morgan, Chris Wicks, Jackson Oats, Brent Barnett, Mackenzie Horan, Sophie Parker, Georgia Richards

Sunday 1.30pm to 6.30pm Toni Morgan, Jo Morgan, Jenny Morgan, Bailey Parker, Ben Hisatake, Saga Hisatake, Dustin Priddle, Austin Dewar Monday (Boxing Day Holiday)

9.00am to 1.30pm Tramayne Horan, Lisa Furnell, Heather Scott, John Furnell, Anita Giddy, Jones Munro, Hayden Munro, Jack Castrejana

Monday (Boxing Day Holiday)

1.30pm to 6.00pm John Moloney, Anne Moloney, Tony Felesina, Isabella Moloney, Jane Jones, Shantelle Short

All members please note that beach patrol times have changed due to school holidays.

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A big 30 for Bev Rossiter Sandra Wight

Ayr Ladies Golf Club AFTER a ‘short’ 30 years, Ayr Golf Club’s Patroness, Bev Rossiter, has decided to retire from her Honorary Position.

Bev has been an integral part of Ayr Golf Club’s history and we thank her for her years of continued support.

The Club continues to be in good hands, with Pat Lawson becoming our Patroness moving forward.

Pat has been a member

of the Ayr Golf Club since she was a teenager and has seen many changes throughout these times.

Her passion for the sport is second to none, and she is definitely humbled by her next role. Pat will open the 2021 Golf Season being the first member to tee off hole No 1.

Thank you again Bev, for all you have given to Ayr Golf Club and a big congratulations and best wishes to Pat as you embark in your new position.

Triple winners were Dino Poli, Bob Ford and Jan Ruff.

Pairs winners were Colleen Ford and Wayne Newton.

Junior Cricketers take on state pitches

Thomas Cardillo U12A NQ

Cooper Lando, Eamon Casey and Ethan Pengelly U12B NQ

Scott Heidke

The NQ U12B team, which included Eamon Casey, Cooper Lando, and Ethan Pengelly, came third in their championship.

Eamon scored 22 runs and took five wickets.

Opening bowler Cooper made six runs, took two wickets and one catch. Ethan, who opened the batting, scored nine runs and took one wicket.

The NQ U13s also won their championship, with Nicholas

Home Hill Junior Cricket HOME Hill Junior Cricket had eight players involved in Zone and Queensland Championships, played over three days in Mackay and five days on the Gold Coast last week.

The NQ team took out the U12A championship, helped by Thomas Cardillo, who scored 13 runs and took one wicket.

Home Hill Community Sports Club Results Les Oats

Home Hill Community Sports Club A good turnup for our last day for 2020, with a visitor from Brisbane rocking up for a game.

Dino Poli, Bob Ford and Jan Ruff defeated Mick Olsen, Karl Rummeny and Steve Doig.

Wayne Newton and Colleen Ford defeated Tony Eadie and Manuel Anton.

Some good bowls

Corey Heidke U14 Northern Flames Nicholas Pengelly and Nate Di Bartolo U13 NQ

Pengelly as captain and Nate Di Bartolo as the opening bowler.

Nicholas scored 50 runs and took two wickets.

Nate was not required to bat in some games but scored seven runs and was very economical with the ball, taking three wickets and one catch.

Corey Heidke and the U14 Northern Flames team were to play five days of 50-over cricket at the Gold Coast last week.

Torrential rain shortened it

to just two T20 games on one day, to which they won one and narrowly lost the other. Corey opened the batting, but the wet pitches and outfields didn’t make it easy for scoring runs.

A knee injury while batting in the second game didn’t help, with Corey scoring 11 runs.

All the boys enjoyed the challenge of competing against other higher skilled teams and will be better from the experience.

Manuel Anton Lucky Door Prize winner

Young Panthers score training camp Hayden Menso OVER Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last week, a group of keen Burdekin junior footballers tripped to Townsville for the ultimate training experience.

A three-day clinic was hosted by the Brisbane Roar, putting our youngsters through their paces with intense training sessions, which refined their football skills and gave players quality time on the field.

Local talent Louis Zabala, now a Brisbane Roar youth player, took part in the clinic, training and organising the students.

“My coach and assistant coach asked me if I would be interested in coming down and being a little bit of a role model,” Louis said.

“As a young kid, whenever there was a camp, and we were able to train with older players and have those role models there for us, that was something I treasure.

To be able to give back a little bit to the kids here is really important, and I really enjoyed it.”

The camp exposed young Panthers players to further football potential and training with elite coaches, while the Roar were able to scope potential future talent.

“It was great to see so many kids and that they were enjoying themselves. I would encourage all the kids to continue to play and enjoy the game because that’s what it’s all about,” Louis said.

were played across the two rinks, and there were two lots of winners, who had a draw. Well done to all the bowlers who braved the heat, well done.

Our club will be closed until 14th January, 2021. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Corona Virus free New Year.

Stay safe and look after each other.

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Heidi and her partner Mark part way through the Bike leg of the event

Heidi Hatch completed her first full Ironman event in the Burdekin last week

“MY GOAL WAS TO DO ONE BY THE END OF THE YEAR… SO I THOUGHT, “LET’S DO IT.” HEIDI HATCH, TRIATHLETE

OUR IRON(WO)MAN

DESPITE HAVING IRONMAN EVENTS CANCELLED DURING THE YEAR, HEIDI HATCH HAS MADE AN UNSTOPPABLE EFFORT ON HER OWN THROUGH THE STREETS OF AYR. Hayden Menso A LOCAL athlete has taken to the streets of the Burdekin to complete her own Ironman triathlon event, after registered events were cancelled due to the pandemic this year.

Heidi Hatch, a keen runner, cycler and swimmer, partook in her first full Ironman event last weekend, braving the Burdekin heat and sun.

“I decided probably 18 months ago that I wanted to do a full Ironman,” Heidi said.

“I signed up for Cairns in June, it got cancelled because of COVID; then I was going to do the one in Western Australian in December, it got cancelled. My goal was to do one by the end of the year. Ironman were doing a virtual series, so I thought, “let’s do it.”

After 18 months of training, the event was a usual one from the competitor’s perspective.

“I had been training with Kristy from FirstIn

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Physio for 18 months, and pretty well trained twice a day, every day,” Heidi said.

The training involved swimming, running, cycling, yoga and strength conditioning, all important aspects of the Ironman event.

Putting on a street-based event was logistically tricky, having to encompass the full 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and 42.2km run, in under 17 hours.

“I started at 4 o’clock; there was a bit of planning to try and work out when the best time was, in terms of the heat and the wind,” Heidi said.

“We started with the bike; out towards Alva Beach, and then headed upriver; it would have been about 80km upriver, and then 80km back, plus some more. We planned that I was going to have a tailwind on the way home, but that didn’t happen.”

The time limit meant Heidi could space out the action across the day.

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Heidi took to the roads of the Burdekin, seen supported by Pat Shannon

“I took a few hours off in the middle of the day, in the heat, and then went to the pool.

It was 3.8km, or 76 laps. You don’t really comprehend how far it is until you work out the laps,” Heidi said.

“Then I started the run by 3:30, so it was pretty hot by then. The run was a full marathon, 42.2km. I did it just around town, out to Old Home Hill Road to the river, and back into town to Kalamia Mill and back, then a bit of a loop around town.”

Heidi said she had great support during the event, from family members and locals alike.

“Mark [Heidi’s partner] ran his second ever 21 km with me. Violet Edwards ran about 10km with me, and then my sister Annabel ran 10km with me, which is her furthest run; so she was a bit sore the next day, more sore than I was, I think.”

Although it wasn’t the usual competition setting, Heidi was supported along the way in

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“Mark and Evan Shannon were a moving aid station during the ride. I got a flat tyre in Milaroo, and it was like Tour de France; Evan was running down the road with the tyre off his bike and we did a quick change, and we were off,” Heidi recalls.

“I had mates in their vehicles with signs saying “Go Heidi,” it was really cool. The community were amazing, the support and pit crew.”

Heidi said going through the event process with local professionals made the big day all the while.

“I have no words for how supportive Pat and Kristy Shannon were, and their kids too had these cool little signs. I wouldn’t have made it to the start line without them. And for Mark, Annabel and Violet to do part of it with me was pretty awesome,” she said.

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Jade was the only golfer from the Ayr Golf Club to make entry to the competition.

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