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Local jobs boom on $200m build MACKAY residents are set to enjoy an employment boom next year when up to $200 million in new waterfront inner-city construction takes place. Leading Queensland property developer, the Sentinel Property Group and Mackay property developers, Sean Kelly and Craig Pervical’s ReNew Mackay group have two very large riverside and esplanade redevelopment projects along the banks of the Pioneer River. Mackay’s contractors, tradesmen and builders’ laborers certainly face a bright future, as both property developers have insisted that a new 4.5-Star hotel, luxury A-Grade office buildings, shops, city squares and apartments will be built by Mackay residents and businesses. ReNew Mackay principal, Sean Kelly could not have been more supportive of local employment and business opportunities. “ReNew Mackay will employ a workforce of up to 3,000 people, depending on staging with locals given priority,” Mr Kelly explained. “In addition, ongoing jobs have been estimated at 700 to 800. “As far as construction value is concerned, figures of $150 million to $200 million has been mentioned as being the amount of investment

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An artist’s impression of the proposed $200m development in Mackay required both public and private for Mackay’s Priority Development Area. If this is to be done properly, which is our intention, I would say $150 million to $200 Million in new investment in Mackay’s central business district.” Sentinel Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Warren Ebert, is equally supportive of local employ-

ment in Mackay. “Sentinel has no intension of using outside contractors,” Mr Ebert announced. “We have done very well by using Mackay consultants and contractors who have completed work on time and on budget. “Sentinel has found a number of

qualified builders in Mackay. “For the past 15-years Sentinel has used the Mackay building company Woollam Constructions and together we have just completed a medium development at 450 Gateway, near Mackay Airport.” MORE RELATED STORIES ON PAGE TWO

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Mackay residents not impressed by rising costs RESIDENTS in Mackay and across Northern Queensland are sending out pleas for help as they struggle with an insurance blowout. Insurance premiums on household insurance are skyrocketing and have risen by 72 to 92 per cent in recent times. An unfortunate trade-off with these rises is the cost of living, combined with reduced employment and rental payments which has made everyday living difficult for the average consumer.

Govt support not yet clear THE Australian and Queensland Governments and the Mackay Regional Council are yet to yet consider their level of support for Mackay’s $200 million inner-city redevelopment. The pioneer and catalyst for Mackay’s creative and imaginative inner-city redevelopment has been the Mackay Regional Council, which has bought development sites. Council and two significant property development groups - ReNew Mackay and the Sentinel Property Group will upgrade Mackay’s central business district to open onto esplanades along the banks of the Pioneer River. However, an issue yet to be resolved are philosophical differences on the role that governments need to play to make it possible to deliver in the short-term, such attractive redevelopments of Mackay’s waterfront CBD precinct. Attitudes vary from just granting redevelopment tenders and expecting that private enterprise will in the future do the rest, to those who believe that companies and governments can guarantee and fasttrack developments in the short to medium term by rent-

ing office space. Renew Mackay developer, Sean Kelly, said that “now is the time for governments of all levels to get behind this project and follow on the lead of the Mackay Regional Council”. Mayor Williamson has advised The Mackay Local News that his Council has 1,100 employees and over 200 staff currently work in four buildings at the edge of Mackay’s CBD. The Palaszczuk Government has not considered how it could use its resources to support Mackay’s much needed redevelopment of Mackay’s CBD, even though it has a minimalist standard office block on the edge of the city. Mackay’s state government office building lacks normal facilities of attractive shops on the ground floor, plus it lacks covered parking, which is in stark contrast to the Palaszczuk government’s plush government offices in Brisbane. Meanwhile, ReNew Mackay Developer, Craig Percival, stressed that his ReNew Mackay will not just be apartments above village squares along the river. What do you think? Send your thoughts to news@ mackaylocalnews.com.au

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Such pressure has meant some people, especially retirees, have been forced to cancel their insurance while others have become under-insured. Bernie and Kevin Moloney said the rises were frustrating but felt they did not have choice. “I don’t think its right if claims are down, you shouldn’t have to rise them,” Mr Moloney said. Jeff Messer said the premiums rise every year but said it was outrageous.

“Insurance premiums always rise, they rise every year, same as your health insurance - it rises every year as well,” Mr Messer said. “Its outrageous, but what can we do about it?” Kim Tower said it was “typical” as she believed the rates always go up. “Typical of the insurance companies, they always seem to go up and up and up even when there have been no claims I think insurance company’s are way to expensive,”

she said. Another resident, Ron Cussen, said he tried not to think of it too much. “I don’t think to much of it, I don’t think they should go up if they haven’t had claims,” Mr Cussen said. “I think they should go down.” Mark Bowden (pictured left, with wife Cathie) said the situation was pretty ordinary. “For the common people, I think it would be fair to keep it down,” Mr Bowden said.

Economic boost on horizon MACKAY’S prosperous economic future is guaranteed with the upto $200 million in major inner-city redevelopments due to start early next year along the banks of the Pioneer River. Mackay’s Regional Council Mayor, Greg Williamson, has announced that Councillors will shortly approve the letting of tenders. This will jointly create with Council a more people-friendly and upgraded river focused city esplanade redevelopments. Multiple Mackay inner-city new projects include open squares, a 4.5-Star hotel, A-Grade luxury offices, apartments, shops, which will all open onto attractive riverside walkways along the banks of the Pioneer River. The shortlist of tenderers includes two property development groups redeveloping separate areas along the riverbank. These are the Brisbane based Sentinel Property Group, which developed the successful Sydney Street Markets on the corner of Sydney and Gordon Streets. The second tenderer is the locally based ReNew Mackay group, led by Mackay business identities Craig Percival

Craig Percival of Woollam Constructions of Woollam Constructions and solicitor, Sean Kelly. However, although government probity requires the Mackay Regional Council go through a tender process, the result is a forgone conclusion. Six separate six riverside development sites will be redeveloped in partnership with the Mackay Regional Council by both property developers. Council is expected to allot four property redevelopment sites to ReNew Mackay, where Mayor Greg Williamson successfully encouraged competing developers, Craig Percival

and Sean Kelly to join forces. ReNew Mackay already has five additional and adjoining property development sites. This means that ReNew Mackay’s planned redevelopment of central business district is expected to include nine prime redevelopment sites. The two other Council redevelopment sites will be granted to Brisbane developer, the Sentinel Property Development Group. ReNew Mackay’s Craig Percival and Sean Kelly have already planned an attractive riverbank CBD esplanade,

similar to coastal living city developments at Devonport in Tasmania, at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, at Coffs Harbour, in Perth and on the south bank of Brisbane’s CBD. “Work will commence within three months to establish a project office in the CBD,” Mr Kelly announced. “We are currently carrying out a lot of work focussing on revitalising Mackay’s CBD and waterfront precincts and building on existing work to create a real destination and tourism attraction.”

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Local MP slams ScoMo over insurance rates

PRIME Minister, Scott Morrison, has been accused of “sitting on his hands” and failing to stop insurance companies’ from overcharging with skyrocketing home insurance premiums. Mackay Labor State Member, Julieanne Gilbert (pictured above, right), explained that “insurance is a Federal Government responsibility and Scott Morrison has done nothing for years”. “I urge Prime Minister Morrison to get off his backside and urgently fix this matter,” Julieanne Gilbert said. “We need action, not the smoke and mirrors and false promises that we’ve seen from some federal members of parliament on this issue. “Scott Morrison is still do-

ing nothing to address the rising insurance premiums. “The Federal Government still hasn’t spent a cent from the $4 billion Emergency Response Fund Scott Morrison announced nearly two years ago.” Ms Gilbert’s concerns have been supported by the Mackay based Liberal/National Federal Member for Dawson, George Christensen, who highlighted North Queenslanders’ home insurance crisis in a speech to Federal Parliament last week. Home-owners have also questioned why Mackay residents’ home insurance premiums have jumped by 72 to 92 percent in 2021, when there have not been widespread insurance claims since Cyclone Debbie in 2017. Apartment or strata owners have also faced

impossible increases, which have increased 20-fold from $1000 per one million dollars in unit value, to $20,000 for every one million dollars in apartment valuation. Mrs Gilbert said that a federal election may be held this year and “so I will speak to federal Labor candidates, to ensure that North Queenslanders home insurance is put on the political agenda. “Locals and business owners affected by exorbitant insurance costs must not be burdened with these unsustainable costs in the future.” Ms Gilbert said “this issue has been a problem for a long time and yet the Liberal National Parties have continued to allow big insurance companies to get away with ripping us all off. “The ongoing risk of floods and cyclones means affordable insurance is absolutely essential to people in Mackay and in the North, but Scott Morrison has done nothing to help.” A reply to these comments is being sought from the Prime Minister’s Department.

Banking on Sarina’s great community spirit The Sarina Community Bank Branch was formed in 2005 and since then has contributed in excess of $2 million back into community projects in our region. Councillor Karen May explained that the generous community investment arm of the Sarina Branch takes the form of direct donations to community organisations and schol-

arships to Central Queensland University students among other investments it controls. The Bendigo Bank believes that by investing in our people we invest in the growth of our region. The Sarina Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank has a mobile banking service for outlying customers in the Central Queensland region.

Pictured above are (left to right) Finch Hatton Progress Association Secretary Glenda Brown, Progress Association President Cr. Alison Jones, Sarina Community Bank Chair Cr. Karen May, Branch Manager Charmaine Matsen and Ted Malone.

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Modelling helping to develop youngsters’ self-esteem YOUNG children are quick to follow the many trends and styles they see on social media. One of the biggest drawbacks this could bring about is a lack of confidence and self-esteem, which can seriously impair them as they grow up and go about their daily lives. Brooke Lee Modelling owner and director, Brooke Hargrave, said she wants to teach children aged between four and seven years old how to be confident and grow their self-esteem. Her class, Tiny Tots, runs every Tuesday which brings a fun and educational twist to modelling.

For many years, the classes have always had a big attendance and continue to be popular. Mrs Hargrave said Tiny Tots was a foundational class that taught basic skills and lessons, such as self-esteem and how to walk on the catwalk. Another one of the lessons she teaches children is to not follow the trends that occur on social media – rather, she teaches them valuable lifelong lessons and habits. She helps her students to overcome stage fright is a very real thing, and even for adults can prove intimidating. Mrs Hargraves said that one moment which stands out to

her is when she accompanied some of the more hesitent children to go on stage, encouraging them to give it a go. Eventually, they developed the confidence to go on to the stage by themselves and had an absolute blast. She said that most of her students progress from being shy and come out of their shells, becoming confident. Mrs Hargraves runs many different classes that are open to a variety of different ages. She encourages everyone to give it a go, saying they would enjoy it. For more information, visit Brooke Lee Modelling on Facebook.

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Frank is all heart when it comes to helping out FRANK Cowell is all heart. The Men’s International Day Inc Mackay President (pictured left) is concerned for men’s hearts, health and general wellbeing. He is involved in a few different areas focusing on men’s wellbeing. Before Mr Cowell and his wife made the move to the Sugar City in 2011, he was

involved in a men’s ministry at a Gold Coast church. Although he was a ministry leader, he felt something was missing. One day, he received an invite to a Gold Coast Shed Happens, a forum where men can discuss their lives in an open way in a safe environment.

This made him realise men needed an environment where they could learn, talk and develop themselves. Mr Cowell now works as a convenor for Shed Happens in Mackay. “I started Shed Happens here nine years ago and I’ve been involved in that ever since,” he said.

“It is men’s health and well-being – we work on hearts and not projects, that’s our motto. “We focus on a man’s life story and we don’t have a workshop, we don’t have nails, we don’t build things. “We more build blokes up – we’re about working on character. Our main theme is

to encourage blokes to be the best they can be.” What convinced Mr Cowell and his wife to make the move up north was a desire for open space from the confines of their camper van. He is yet to regret this move and the many lives he has changed.

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Mackay children’s teeth ‘worse than Townsville’ MACKAY children’s teeth are in a poorer condition than children’s teeth in Townsville, where the water is fluoridated. “Mackay children statistically have poorer teeth,” Mackay Hospital and Health Service Director of Oral Health, Dr Ronel Bornman said. “Fluoride reduces the process of demineralisation, where the enamel begins to dissolve, making teeth more resistant to decay. “It also boosts the recovery of weakened enamel by helping repair the early reversible stage of tooth decay and slows the activity of bacteria that cause decay.” Data from the most recent Queensland Child Oral Health Survey of 2010 to 2012 showed children’s teeth in Mackay were worse off than Townsville. Dr Bornman’s comments are supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service oral health clinical director, Dr Angie Nillson. “There is no credible evidence water fluoridation is

associated with any adverse health effects, Dr Nillson said. “These claims are tin foil hats nonsense.” Dr Bornman said the report showed that Mackay HHS children have 2.44 decayed, missing or filled teeth compared with Townsville HHS children only have 1.3 decayed, missing or filled teeth.

maintaining good oral health.” Dr Nillson said fluoride has been in most Australian tap water since the mid-1960s. She said many independent reviews in both Australia and overseas have confirmed the effectiveness and safety of water fluoridation. “Peer-reviewed research has found fluoride has been effective in reducing tooth decay and improving the health of teeth,” she said. “This has been clearly demonstrated in Townsville, where fluoridated water has been improving the dental health of residents since 1964. “A Queensland Child Oral Health survey compared the number of decayed teeth in children between Townsville, greater North Queensland, Brisbane and greater southeast Queensland. “Within all four regions analysed, Townsville had the lowest prevalence of tooth decay, which can be directly attributed to the use of fluoride in the water.”

‘Adding fluoride to the water is a proven effective public health measure that can improve people’s dental health for their whole life and save them a lot of money’ “The north Queensland prevalence is 2.2 decayed, missing or filled teeth. “Adding fluoride to the water is a proven effective public health measure that can improve people’s dental health for their whole life and save them a lot of money. “Without the added protection of fluoridated water in Mackay, we remind the community to be even more vigilant in

Dentist concerned over flouride CONCERNS are growing about the health and quality of Mackay residents’ teeth, since water fluoridation was turned off in 2016. “Recent research has estimated a reduction in dental decay of over 20 per cent for both adults and children living in fluoridated areas compared to non-fluoridated, especially for those at more risk such as people in lower socio-economic areas,” Australian Dental Association Mackay Secretary, Dr Martin Cahill said Dr Cahill said members from the dental and medical associations recommended against turning Mackay’s fluoridated water off in 2016. Dr Cahill said he spoke to members at Council public forums but he was “disappointed personally and professionally”. Dr Cahill had asked Council to put science ahead of unfounded claims about fluoridation but his request was put off on November 7, 2016. In 2012, the Queensland Government made it optional for councils to fluoridate their public water supply. Subsequently, the State Government in 2016 said it

Dr Martin Cahill is concerned about dental health in Mackay was the responsibility of regional councils to decide on fluoridating their water or not. In 2016, a series of public consultations and meetings took place in the Mackay region, where community members voiced their concerns. Some community groups opposed fluoridation and expressed health concerns, which have long since been debunked, while others wanted fluoridation to continue. The Mackay Council vote on the issue was evenly split evenly, with five voting for

and five voting against water fluoridation. The tie was broken by Mayor, Greg Williamson,who used his casting vote to turn it off. All the Council took surveys and public input. Dr Cahill said a 2015 report for the New Zealand health Ministry regarding the effects of fluoridation, which found fluoride to be beneficial. What do you think? Send your thoughts to news@ mackaylocalnews.com.au

Welcoming newcomers to our region STARTING over can be a daunting process for anyone, especially for migrants who chose to leave their home country and create a new life for themselves. The Neighourhood Hub provides educational and developmental opportunities for migrants, such as financial literacy classes, first aid and disaster preparation. The Hub’s community development officer, Val Edsall, herself a migrant from Russia, said the biggest issue most migrants face is making friends. “It’s an amazing thing to

leave one country to another country,” Ms Edsall said. “It comes with sacrifice and challenges, as well as learnings and opportunities and a better future probably, for your children.” Another area migrants can struggle with is trying to secure employment. This could come down to their educational credentials and employment history not being recognised in Australia. Others might not have any relevant skills or experience. “We get support from the Government, I guess to de-

liver different workshops and training for, not necessarily migrants, but for migrants as well - for families and individuals in the local community,” she said. “It can be a range of personal development skills, self-esteem, confidence and can be something more tailored.” Neighbourhood Hub supports migrants through many different programs and helps connect them with volunteering opportunities. Ms Edsall started off as a volunteer with the Hub when she first arrived in Mackay.

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Want to bring joy into lives of disabled? By LISA WEST of RIDING FOR DISABLED MACKAY Riding for Disabled is currently crying out for much-needed assistance. The organisation is in desperate need for volunteers to come and assist at the centre. The organisation is also struggling to keep funds coming in to keep the centre running. This is a non-profit registered charity and is run by volunteers. There are many other branches across Australia. Riding for Disabled Association (RDA) commenced operating in Australia in the 1960s in Queensland, it then became a nationally constituted body in 1979. Mackay Riding for Disabled Association Inc. was established in 1997 by Owner/Operator of Mackay Horse Riding School on the corner

of Beaconsfield and Harvey Roads, North Mackay, with the support of Senior Physiotherapist Anja Bard-Nordstrom. The organisation then relocated to 11 Loughnane Court in North Mackay Riding for Disabled is a one of a kind organisation. Through the use of our much loved horses, we are able to offer the disabled community experiences that they would probably never get in their lifetime. Horseback therapy provides too many benefits to the disabled to write a list. And if you get to watch the joy and expressions of happiness on theirs and their families’ faces you get paid ten times over for helping achieve this for the community. With COVID-19 in 2020 we saw a lot of volunteers leave, unfortunately. We run on a small but very dedicated

bunch of volunteers, which is why we are asking for more people to come along and help us again. All training is provided. We have a beautiful 12-acre block in middle of town. Wonderful heritage listed trees, six gentle-natured horses and it is like a bit of country paradise in the middle of town! And the added benefits of being able to help others is a bonus of joining up as a volunteer. We don’t just do pony rides, we are actually doing lessons to teach riding. We don’t know who has the ability to move on to competition level – we pave the way for each rider to reach any limit they want to achieve. There is also the Paralympics and any one of riders may have the ability to ride in them, so we make sure that all of our riders are given every chance and opportunity to learn to ride.

We offer the chance for our riders to have the freedom to ride horses like other people do, to get away from their disabilities and wheelchairs, and away from the things that stop them from doing everyday things. They can be just like everyone else, just someone learning to ride - just like able bodied people do. In the lessons, we are required to have coach, side walkers and a leader. How many side walkers depend on the complexity of the rider’s needs. We operate in an arena. We have recently been successful in obtaining a grant to buy a roof. We just have to get another grant to erect it and we will have a covered arena. This will prove to be of extreme benefit to riders and volunteers. Our northern sun and rainy periods can make it extremely hard for volunteers and people with a disability.

Lessons are held every second Tuesday – with a local coach donating her valuable time. Any time that anyone can give is appreciated. You don’t have to feel that you must give lots of time – we are grateful for whatever you can offer to help us to keep delivering this service. Training is provided to volunteers. If you would like to think about training to be a coach please talk to us about it - we certainly need more coaches so we can offer more rider services. Some people volunteer to meet others and make friends. Some are with us to help others, some to work with horses. Others do yard work and maintenance, fundraising. The list of benefits to both volunteers, riders and organisation are too many. We all work towards a com-

mon goal and it gives you the greatest satisfaction to be able to help others. Our volunteers start to feel their worth as they become more involved in working with Mackay Riding for Disabled Association. We try and provide a safe harmonious working environment to all. We follow all regulations on a state and national level. Most of all, we try to create a pleasurable harmonious organisation that benefits everyone. If there is any way that you may be able to assist this valuable organisation – whether it be by volunteering or by way of monetary donations, all would be greatly received. As stated earlier, this organisation offers people with a disability a chance to be free.

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LOCAL fishers have enjoyed fishing and launching their boats from Midge Point for years. But this all changed when Cyclone Debbie came in 2017, which destroyed the boat ramp out at Midge Point. Midge Point Fishing and Recreational Club president, Dolph Lossberg, said keen fishermen were able to launch from Midge point and the surrounds back then, but only if the tides were at half-tide. This was a difficult situation for rescue operations, as those boats could only be launched at half-tide. Mr Lossberg said the now elected Mayor, Greg Williamson, visited Midge Point during years ago and said a boat ramp would be built but nothing came about at the northern most point of the Mackay region,which is 7500 sq-km. He said that some people could launch their boats – but only from the beach if they had a tractor. He said most people would not have tractors and he said he wanted boat ramps for the benefit of every keen and enthusiastic fisher who visits. Mr Lossberg said he spoke to Transport and Main Road Minister, Mark Bailey, when he visited Midge Point last year. Mr Bailey said to him a car-

Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey and Mackay State Member Julieanne Gilbert park and boat ramp could be built around the middle of this year. According to the Mackay Regional Council’s 2017 to 2022 Fishing Strategy, considerations were applied for site prioritisation, which included and based on existing demand, growing recreational fishing demand in the net free zone, access, community and recreational fishing sector feedback. This also included proximity to existing tourism infrastructure and accommodation, along with the opportunity to provide safe and secure storage for boats. The fishing strategy said the recommended approach was to enhance infrastructure, which

recognised the need and demand across the entire region. The focus was based around meeting anticipated increases in demand in the net free zone. The Mackay Regional Council said some of their accomplishments included investing in infrastructure such as three fishing platforms along the Pioneer River and 12 boat ramp upgrades. This also included lighting, CCTV, parking expansions and ramp widening and the future installation of artificial reefs in strategic locations. Investment in new and upgrade facilities will be required to meet anticipated demand but number of challenges is

apparent. They include: • Growing demand in the Net Free Zone is anticipated with local and visitor demand placing pressure on ramps and parking capacity; • Outside the core fishing community, there is limited awareness of the Net Free Zone (no signposting at present); • Increasing expectations of support infrastructure at boat ramps i.e. information, toilets, BBQs etc; and • The high tidal range presents access challenges in that all-tide or near all-tide ramps are not feasible in all locations, and management of siltation is an ongoing issues.

Family bonds hold people together FAMILY bonds hold people together and can bring out the best in everyone. For “Real Mates Talk” ambassador, Rob Bounds, the passing of his cousin, Emma Bounds, had a profound effect upon him. Her unexpected passing was very sudden and devastating for him. Mr Bounds said his cousin had too much to live for and had touched so many people throughout her life. “My Cousin Emma – Emma

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Faster infrastructure, not a festival of committees ONE of the major reasons for the Victorian hotel quarantines failures, which have so hurt our local tourist operators, is that it is run by three committees.

plenty on distant work shifts, in this Mackay region to cause lots of complications in ensuring everyone gets a jab, then a follow up.

And those committees didn’t talk to each other meaningfully, or quickly, so security guards and other frontline workers did not have proper PPE and health safety protocols.

That aside, the lesson from the Victorian quarantine continued failures, is that the public sector needs to step-up in performance.

This is a lesson that needs to be learned, not just to stop the frustration and economic carnage of Covid border closures, but also to improve the way we are governed. To dig our society and businesses out of the Covid carnage requires government assistance and stimulus. First, governments have to roll-out the vaccines quickly and efficiently. There’s plenty of room for error with the federal government handling aged care facility staff and occupants, and the state handling the general community via federally-funded doctors and medical clinics. If doctor discussion forums are any guide, there’s much work to be done in the next few weeks as vaccines become available. There’s plenty of remote and isolated people, as well as

Committees are a wonderful thing to give everyone a chance to have their say, but not necessarily the best way to get action happening. And this region, and the country, needs plenty of action on plenty of fronts. While the health sector is grappling with a mischievous disease, the general economy needs plenty of government action. First in line is the tourism sector. Not only does it employ lots of people, especially lots of young people, but it adds to the diversity and healthy lifestyle of its workers and visitors. Tourism is also the greatest advertisement for the wonders of the tropical north. It attracts people who have visited to come and buy a house and live here.

COMMENT The damage caused to the local industry, totally not their fault, must be rectified quickly. So many tourism and tourist dependent businesses have been badly damaged, financially and emotionally. It is not a time for long decision delaying by distant committees. Covid is a war and our local Australian casualties need fast and effective treatment. Politicians and Public Servants, paid each and every week through Covid, should not be delaying actions to help ordinary Australians through long and involved committee meetings. People who put their houses on the line for the business and workers laid-off have suffered, without fault. They need not just survival assistance (if the difficult forms can be filled-in for payments delayed much after the loss of revenue) nor just occasional advertising campaigns (crushed and made irrelevant by border closures), but certain long-term support. And all three levels of government need to proceed much faster on infrastructure and other programs promised to pick-up employment and economic activity. Covid requires wartime speed of decision making and activity, not a festival of committees.

“Neutation” of a PM and other painful topics under my skin

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IT’S ENOUGH to brings tears to my eyes. Watching the gradual “neutation” of our Prime Minister is a painful business. Okay, so there is no such word as “neutation”. I made it up but I’m using it. I’m not suggesting ScoMo has been neutered in the physical sense, but as far as his potency as a national leader is concerned, he’s had some vital working parts removed. While I’m not a placard-waving fan of ScoMo, I was pleased to see him beat the unbeatable Bill Shorten. The thought of having to watch Buxom Bill go for another early morning jog was enough to curdle my organic skinny soy latte, so ScoMo seemed like an acceptable substitute. Some commentators are predicting ScoMo will win the next election but I won’t be putting any money on him just yet. He might be able to lay claims to “leader” titles but in the leadership stakes, Covidwise at least, he’s languishing back in the field. State Premiers, Territory Chief Ministers, and even senior, unelected, State-based

bureaucrats can give the Prime Minister the middle finger and make any decisions they like. ScoMo’s “best medical advice” is totally different to that of the States and Territories and their “best medical advice” is often widely regarded as being against the national interest. I call that the neutation, or FPPPM (Figurative Political Private Part Mutilation), of a PM. All our stoic PM can do is pull on his Daggy Dad persona and pretend all is going swimmingly. How can ScoMo keep smiling when he has to listen to the rank hypocrisy of Chairman Dan and Mark the Magnificent? Chairman Dan tells the world Victoria’s hotel quarantine standards are the highest in the nation. (Stop laughing). Mark the Magnificent shuts down his State when one perfectly healthy specimen tests positive to “a highly infectious strain” of coronavirus that, in this instance, infects no one else. By the way, it is now believed anyone infected with the “70 per cent more infections strain” may pass the

virus on to 14.7 per cent of close contacts. But let’s panic anyway. Amazingly, the State begging bowls are popping up everywhere to cover the cost of their political games. How about our Premier, Annastacia The Great (ATG), and her deputy, Steven Mad Dog Miles, the love child of Mr Magoo and Dr Doolittle. Miles has been nicknamed Mad Dog because he has become ATG’s attack dog. She maintains her “mumsy” status while he flexes his muscles and kicks arse with all the dexterity of an unemployed wooden leg. His attacks have been aimed mainly at the Feds but Mad Dog is afraid of no one. Unfortunately he has the verbal skills of Marcel Marceau and the lightning wit of Shrek (but far less likeable). These two hypocrites have been using cruel “Stop, Go” tactics on our borders

to maintain their political ratings — sorry, to keep all Queenslanders safe — but then call on the Federal Government to cover the cost. Can you believe a competent Deputy Premier would say? “The national government who closed those international borders ... they need to consider to provide support to those businesses reliant on international tourism.” His government’s State border policies have killed many small business, especially those in tourism, but Mad Dog wants the Feds to fund his folly. ATG recent got under the skin of a lot of small business owners when she claimed Queensland businesses were “almost back to normal”. “Last week I was up on the Sunshine Coast and I’ll tell you what, you couldn’t get a seat at a café or a restaurant. Down the Gold Coast they had bumper crowds”.

Yes, this is the same Premier who tells ScoMo to cough up more cash to help the tourism industry because they are “doing it tough”. What does she mean? Is it normal for them to be “on their knees”? Or does she mean closing international borders is the cause of financial ruin, but closing State borders has no effect? It’s bordering on moronic. Months ago many commentators predicted this would happen. Even dumb-bum me said the States would sabotage National Cabinet by hijacking the agenda to take all the glory for “keeping their people safe” and then blame the Feds for the financial hardships caused in the process. That tactic stood out like the proverbial canine crown jewels. Covid-19 politics have been more deadly, more infectious, and certainly more disappoint-

ing that the virus itself. National Cabinet was nothing more to most States than the operating theatre for the “neutation” of ScoMo. These State leaders with unfettered powers have poor old ScoMo in a squirrel grip and if he makes any unapproved move he will suffer excruciating pain. His trademark smile is now more of a controlled grimace. If you think I am making all this up, surly you wouldn’t doubt the word of Labor’s Federal Deputy Leader, Richard Marles, who has accused the PM of putting the federation under enormous stress by “ceding his responsibilities” to the States in allowing them to unilaterally impose ad hoc Covid-19 border restrictions. That’s right, Labor’s second top dog is bashing ScoMo for not bashing Labor’s State leaders. Oh what a tangled political web we weave.

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Gig Guide TONIGHT: Beckie Lee King, 7pm Seaforth Bowls Club, Danny Worland , 7.30pm O’Shea’s Hotel, Walkerston, Elementary, 8pm Carlon’s Hotel, Sarina. G Force, 8pm Moss on Wood. Jay C, 8pm Sarina Hotel. Jon Stevens 7.30pm MECC. Jono 6pm The Lighthouse, Sails, The Deck. Lucid Wings 7pm Kuttabul Hotel. Shaun Diver Music 6pm Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club. Tate Obst 6pm Wake House Australia, Mackay. The Flying Tigers 6.30pm Souths Suburban Bowls Club. Vama Music 7pm Railway Hotel, Marian. When Words Fail 7pm Langford’s Hotel. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20: Cooper 3.30pm, Langford’s Hotel. CQ Rescue RACQ Country Music Fundraiser 6pm General Gordon Hotel. G Force 9pm Moss on Wood. Johnny Cash Show 7.30pm MECC. Lucid Wings 7pm Langford’s Hotel, Luke Miller 8pm Blacks Beach Tavern. Mango Junction 5pm Barracrab Caravan Park, Clairview. Scott Brodie 7pm Carlon’s Hotel, Sarina. Significant Other 8pm Mackay Northern Beach Bowls Club. Viva Solo 7pm Souths Suburban Bowls Club.

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Rise of Mackay’s nightlife When a revitalised Mackay central business district replaces the tragic CBD, Mackay’s nightlife will cease to be pale comparison of its impressive former glory. Many of us would give anything to go back to enjoying Mackay’s old thriving and pumping CBD pub/club scene. Mackay’s pub/club atmosphere was most the most active social scene, where crowds gathered to communicate and enjoy a drink. Each venue was unique with its own special attractions, from drink specials to entertainment. Back in the summer of 2008, Mackay’s nightlife precinct was inundated with thriving venues. It was a magical time,

with free-to-take shots after midnight and venues staying open to serve alcohol til 3am. It was truly an era of time to reflect on and one can still hear the lyrics like, ‘I like the nightlife, Baby’ playing over in your mind. The main street nightclub’s massive capacity down to an underground vibe. Downstairs, Molloys Irish Bar had a beautiful wood interior, there were weekend live bands and Bulmer’s on tap. Across the street, Pulse Nightclub had 10 for 10 drink specials on Thursday nights that would always draw a crowd. Then there was Gary Choy’s triple-threat venue, for all your karaoke, cocktail and clubbing needs. Upstairs on the corner,

Platinum Lounge’s was a seven-day operation with halfprice loyalty cards and relaxed environment. Mid-way down Wood Street, McGuires was the notorious ‘home of the live music scene’ and was home to Mackay’s only metal jukebox (RIP). Nearby was A.M. Bar’s premium sports bar with their music trivia nights and Cactus Jack’s Mexican Restaurant calling the front of their venue home. Further up Victoria Street was the Palace Hotel and the much-missed and perfectly run, Kate O’Reilly’s Irish Bar with their legendary Kate’s Revenge drink. Plus next to the bridge was The Ambassador

Hotel. The Basement provided Thursday specials of woodfire pizzas and a jug of beer. To the north of Mackay’s CBD was Sail’s Sports Bar which is still renowned for its popular Sunday afternoon drinking sessions and live bands. And who could forget, the once great and now long gone Andergrove Tavern. This impressive live music all-inone venue hosted many wellknown travelling bands over the years, like The Angels, Mental as Anything and 28 Days, to name a few. Which Mackay venues do you miss the most? Perhaps the greatest one of all: Paradise Nights…

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ON SATURDAY February 13, the first Stewards meeting was held in the local Showground Hall in preparation for the 57th Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show. The best and biggest one day show in Australia is held in our little corner of the country and never disappoints. Our show this year will be held on Sunday June 13. Much of the discussion this year was concerned with upholding and implementing the advisory guidance regarding COVID, issued by the Qld Health Department. All who attended the meeting were keen to involve the young and old community members who contribute to making our show successful. The first show held in 1964 had beef and stud cattle, dogs, poultry and horse sections, as well as a large cane section and a horticulture pavilion. The bar was run by the RSL and the food booth by the Finch Hatton School. The bar in those early days used the liquor license of publican Byron “Booka” Primrose. Word about this little show spread far and wide. A certain Mr O’Neill remembers being in a taxi in Sydney when the driver asked him where he was from. On being told, the driver said he

had mates who had been to the Pioneer Valley Show and said it was the best country show he had ever been to. Mr O’Neill proudly informed him that he was the President of that Show Society. The cattle yards in those days were made by pushing cane bins together and the poultry boxes were borrowed. Tents dotted the grounds with the ring and sections marked out with ropes, if at all. The closest the Society came to having a pavilion in the late ’sixties was a big tent. Then in 1968 the Society purchased $60 worth of Fireworks. Ten years later they cost in excess of $550 and now they cost a whole lot more! The curly bells (used as temporary seating or auxiliary seating to the grandstand and constructed by a gentleman named Curley Bell in Townsville in the 1960s) were much appreciated by some people the day a bull got loose. There was no ring and a white Brahman bull ran towards one group of people then towards another. People panicked, marching girls scattered, and spectators were climbing up curly bells trying

The Pioneer Valley Show movers and shakers to get out of the way of the bull. The cry went out “Parkey’s Bull is loose.” Parkey, Neville Parkinson, was at the Criterion Hotel having a cold one when the news reached him. He appeared to be quite calm about the situation in contrast to the hysterics that were taking place in the showgrounds. Neville’s wife soon stepped out of the crowd as the bull approached and quietly said, “Come on Cherokee, you poor baby,” and walked over to hold the bull. It is to be noted that this type of extra entertainment was not added on to the admission charge of 70 cents. In 1972, Show Day was changed from Saturday to Sunday and “Zarbs” shed was

People panicked, marching girls scattered, and spectators were climbing up curly bells trying to get out of the way of the bull

built. The following year it was used as a pavilion. Pioneer Valley Show was coming of age. In 1980 the Show Train was used for the first time and proved to be very popular. The profits of the Dairy Queen Ball in 1981 went to providing a small ring for the Dairy Section. 1982 saw an underground watering system and light towers being added to the ground. By now 7000 to 8000 people were attending the show with 1000 of these travelling on the Show Train. Records in section entries, gate takings and beer consumption in 1982 were all being broken. The use of the RSL grounds for the Dog Section in 1983 proved successful and hence became the future venue for this section of the Show. After seven years of fundraising by the Finch Hatton Social Club and the Show Society’s Fundraising Committee, the building of a Pavilion commenced in April 1983. The Pavilion was finished before

the Pioneer Valley Show Ball in June. The Hall is currently being used for the schoolwork section of the show. Outside of show time the Pavilion is used for community functions such as weddings, debutante balls, under-18s discos and cabarets. High nominations in the beef cattle section in the past years led to extensions in yard size. The yards were not only extended but also relocated to the far corner of the Showgrounds in 1984. The Stud Cattle Section was reintroduced in 1985 with 30 head of cattle and about six exhibitors. Since this reintroduction, the Stud Section has had exhibits from well-known studs. Poultry was given a new pavilion in 1986 and was named the ‘Bill Griggs Pavilion’ in memory of an original show member the late Mr W. Griggs. Unfortunately, because of bad weather conditions in some areas the dairy section was down in entries with only 27 head.

The woodchopping event of the show, like past years, attracted woodchoppers from Victoria, New South Wales and most areas of Queensland. The stud section was becoming larger each year and in 1987 a shed was built and a record entry of 80 head was recorded for that year. An extension was built onto the Horticulture Pavilion which resulted in record entries in each section. The Pioneer Valley Show Society have come a long way in organising a one-day show. There have been many changes since the very first show. From $60 tents used for the pavilions to buildings which took a lot of money and manpower to construct. With good rain received early in the year the organisers are not only hoping for records in each section but also that the Pioneer Valley and Mackay District people enjoy the show in June and continue to enjoy it for many more years.

Eungella bushfire movie is a ‘must-see’ Movie Review By VIRGINIA DOWLING DON’T miss the great locally produced movie, Eungella. The film first screened in Mirani on February 10, at Dudley Denny City Library yesterday and will be shown at Gordon White Library 54 Phillip St, Mount Pleasant this coming Thursday, February 25. The planning and production of this film was made possible by grants from Central Queensland Regional Arts Network and Mackay Regional Council. This remarkable record of the devastating 2018 Clark Range fires encapsulates the heart-warming camaraderie that binds the communities of Eungella and Crediton. In Finch Hatton we watched the aerial water bombers overhead flying non-stop in the daylight hours towards the upper ranges. In this short film it is now possible to see how close to

the township of Eungella they had to fly to drop their precious cargo. During the film, local heroes on the ground talk naturally of how they managed during the crisis, as casually as though they were discussing a normal day’s work on their properties. For a brief moment in the film, you can observe a convoy of fire trucks climbing the range road from Finch Hatton to Eungella, again reminding us in Finch Hatton of the worrying days when 12 and even 15 truck convoys rolled into town to the Rural Fire Brigade headquarters. The film and book produced in this project are yet to be launched and released in Eungella. Project Coordinator Jolene Robinson (pictured right with her children) anticipates this will happen in March this year. She said the project will help to ensure that the community “can once again come together to reflect on one of the

many events that has helped shape our wonderful community to what it is today. Each Eungella community member will receive a copy of the book currently on display at Gordon White Library.” Jolene briefly described her desire to commemorate this terrifying event in her speech at the first screening in Mirani. “Thank you all for attending the first public screening of this short film,” she said at the screening. “For those of you here that do not know, my name is Jolene Robinson, and I am a proud Eungella resident, who was present throughout the 2018 bushfires. Like so many people in the valley this affected me deeply and I wanted to help the community recover. I spoke to our local arts group and discussed the idea of applying for a community recovery arts grant. “Approximately 33 locals contributed directly to the book and the film and up to 50 were involved in the pro-

cess. This amounts to roughly a quarter of our population of 200. “I did not realise these types of grants were even available – nor did I realise the enormous amount of help and support I would receive throughout the process. Most importantly I wish to thank the residents that were brave enough to relive and tell their stories. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Without you there would be no book or film. “This is a heartfelt film and a keepsake if you will, that helps us reflect the enormity of events that we as a resilient community endured.” If you are unable to attend next Thursday’s screening, the film will be available online at https://vimeo.com/434527916 The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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Former ballerina helps women with DV issues A FORMER ballerina has a heart to help men and women going through domestic violence after she grew up in a troublesome household. Broken Ballerina director, Jules Thompson, said she fled domestic violence in 2012, took her two children and met with refuge workers at a local McDonalds car park. She said it was a traumatic process having to drive and follow a van early in the morning. Now having remarried to a wonderful husband, she said her experiences with domestic violence were the reason she does her current work. Her charity, Broken Ballerina, started in February, 2019, and comes from her being a ballerina

growing up and was originally the title for her autobiography. “It’s a personal story – I was a ballerina. I did my junior level in Brisbane for seven consecutive years,” Mrs Thompson said. “I trained from the age of five and every year I trained to do my Royal Academy of Dance exam. “I put my book on hold as I saw the need for, and I wanted to help, people who been affected by domestic violence. “My husband and I formed the charity.” During the charity’s early years, she first started doing sausage sizzles and cake stalls, where she had to make the most of her limited funds. She continues to do the fundraisers as they help her charity

to buy essentials such as food, clothing and even help some people find refuge in motels for a few nights. The primary purpose of her charity is to support and help men and women fleeing domestic violence, and to be present with them during court trials. At other times she will take them straight to the safe room at the courthouse. Her clients will often reach out to her through Facebook for help. Mrs Thompson said she will always follow up on her clients to ensure they are safe. Pictured is Jules Thompson (on the right) with some Mackay women she has inspired to help others.

Computers heading to Zimbabwe Amplifying Christian THE Mackay Rotoract branch is currently organising to send locally donated computers to Zimbabwe, Africa. This is an ongoing project which could take up to two years to complete. The club approached local schools and businesses to see if they had any computers they were able to donate and, more often than not, the answer was yes. “We have all the computers we need for the project,” local Rotoract President Nick Butler said, adding that people had been happy to donate their computers to the cause. Currently, the club is raising funds to organise the shipping of the computers to Zimbabwe. Rotaract is an organisation which empowers students and young professionals to create positive and lasting change in themselves, their local community and around the world. They are not about changing the world, they just want to help the community be a little better, any way they can. Mr Butler first joined the club in 2018 as he wanted to make friends and upskill himself to get his dream job.

He said he was told by some of his family that volunteering could be a great way to secure a position. After joining Rotoract, Mr Butler’s resume now stood out and he was soon able to secure the job of his dreams. Still volunteering at the club three years later, he is now the local Rotaract president. He said that he and Some of the crew from Rotoract the other members don’t “We don’t actually organise anything make a big deal out of titles and positions. much of our own, we just help them out Part of this comes down to the fact the do their own thing,” he said. club is a place where young adults can “It keeps you occupied, busy.” catch up and connect with each other. Mr Butler said he and toes members “We try not to have the whole positions thing in our club,” Mr Butler said. “It’s a recently helped set up a free dinner for seniors at Sarina. place for friends, really. They worked in conjunction with the “We’re like the young division of (Rotary).” The members also enjoy helping Sarina Rotary Club and said the night was out with all of the other Rotary clubs a success, with 60 Sarina seniors turning around the region. up for the night.

ministry leadership THE Amplify conference, created for ministry leaders serving with children, youth and families, will be coming to Mackay on March 21. For years, the conference was based on the Gold Coast with churches, chaplains and Christian youth leaders travelling to attend. Amplify has now been regionalised into twelve different areas across Queensland withMackay being one of the few lucky cities to be chosen as a venue. The decentralisation has given Mackay’s churches a chance to localise conference content to better reflect the Sugar City’s social environment. This has opened up an opportunity to locally host questions and answers, along with discussing the content open-

ly among local participants. Mackay Baptist Church Associate Pastor, Rohan Beatson, said this was an innovative way to help educate and upskill leaders who work with youth and families in a Christian context. Skills taught will include learning how to lead and the improvement of behaviour management. Pastor Beatson said this year’s Amplify would take place at Mackay Christian Family Church, where the conference will run for one day, but various churches are involved in facilitating and planning the event. A key focus of the event will be to equip the next generation for their journey as Christians. For more information about the conference, visit https://amplifyconference.com.au/hubs/

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Say NO to jazz hands A bunch of theatre stuff from loud mouth Joel Bow! MACKAY Musical Comedy Players have been a powerhouse of music theatre from their humble beginnings painting sets in Jack’s front yard, to selling-out the MECC in magnificent fashion. Mama Mia was forced to halt due to Rona last year, but the company is back and rehearsals are well under way to roll out the smash hit musical in May. A great show to take ‘dads’ to who usually don’t love the fruity singing and dancing of traditional musicals. The tunes are Abba, the story line is a gas and the cast and production team assembled are top shelf. The company is always excited to present two musicals and a dinner theatre per year. That takes a lot of volunteers, and the president of the company, Tonia Beckman, knows how to steer this all-singing-anddancing cavalcade of stars in the right direction. As director of Mama Mia, Tonia knows how to get the best out any actor on stage. MMCP have enjoyed 50-something years producing musicals in Mackay, several Australian premiers, and counting. Massive thanks to Jack and Lyn for starting MMCP. What a brave and bold move from two excellent humans. So, the worst kept secret in show biz is I’ve been working on a new musical called ‘Heading North’ that will premier at the Mackay Festival of Arts in July at the MECC. A local cast and production team has been assembled. Graeme Connors has gifted me access to his

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catalogue to accompany an original story written by local wordsmith, S.K Munt. Cabaret star Steven Kramer is back in Mackay for a special Valentine’s day show before he heads to Adelaide fringe. Fortunately for this producer — this show is sold out. A massive high-five to Brenden Borellini who recently picked-up the prestigious Arts and Cultural award in the Oz Day honours from our legend of a mayor in a grand ceremony. If you aren’t familiar with Brenden’s work, you should drop into Crossroad Arts office in Wood Street sometime. Brenden is the artist in residence at CRA, is a photographer and poet by trade and all-round top bloke. Crossroad Arts is an all-inclusive theatre company that creates original work for performers of all abilities. The company is run by the awesome Alison Richardson, who took the reins a few years ago and is responsible for creating a new blast of content for a company that is truly excellent. Crossroad Arts is #mackaypride in every essence. Looking for the naughtiest night with stunning entertainment? Then cruise up to Hush Bar in Airlie Beach. Susie, the fierce owner, is the new gal in town and her dance training means she knows great talent, and books Mackay’s darling of burlesque, Miss Bailey-Bliss,

and her lovelies. The crowd is fun and summer delicious and it’s great to see a platform for high quality burlesque. Taking the splitz to a new level is mother/daughter duo Stella and Kyra Geoghegan as the commanding and talented crew behind Aspire Performing Arts. The ladies took a punt a few years ago to create a new and exciting performing arts school and are enjoying the success of hard work and excellent training. Their mission is really simple and beautiful. Provide quality training for students of all ages and talents that is safe and fun. Both community-minded souls that regularly contribute to musicals (the chorey in Mama Mia will be a highlight) with performances at festivals and fundraisers. Mackay has a few hidden gems in the arts world and Jules Bergmann is easily one of those rad humans that in her time has created some of the most ground-breaking and deeply important dance based works the region has ever experienced. Although crazy-busy cutting shapes in the yoga studio these days, this is a shout out that now is the time to get creating please. New steps...new steps! Check socials for all the jazz in town and go right ahead and share events like crazy on facey. The arts might not be an essential service, but it’s nice to listen to a band, see live theatre, feel cabaret and experience burlesque. Ball change kick to a fabulous week-end.

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BEVAN (Billy) Johnson, the incumbent Country Racing premier trainer in Queensland, has moved north to Moranbah. Johnson has completed moving his Bouldercombe stable to an on-course operation at Treasure Park, where he and his wife Mel Johnson have had their new Treasure Park stables operational since Christmas. The move to Moranbah will still give him access to regional country tracks and also to provincial TAB tracks in central and north Queensland, including Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Mackay and Townsville, and will be a big shot in the arm for racing in the Central Highlands and the Mackay region. Johnson said the sandy loamy track at Moranbah would help his horses, and it would give them more of a chance to be 100 per cent on race day. Johnson said he struggled at

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his Bouldercombe facility with limited options for fast work and gallops. “We will continue to live by our motto — you have to place the horses where you think they can win — and we do the majority of our racing in the Central Highlands and want to target TAB races with our better performing gallopers,” he said. Johnson said his new training base was still only a day trip away, so they wouldn’t have to sleep rough every week-end while travelling with the horses. Johnson will act as a resident trainer/caretaker at Treasure Park Moranbah and him and his wife Mel will join forces with Kay and John Juhas and the commitee in the running of meetings and promote racing in the coal capital.

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Above: Nathan Dowina, Meiti Valentina. Top left: Craig Keller, Kayla Evans, Kate Wiederie. Above: Natalie Murphy with her children Layla, Alexis and Scarlett.

Bottom right: Kiarna Adams, Blake Adams, Jayden Adams.

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Getting quality internet in bush areas “BUSH internet is bad and I can’t get nbn,” are some of the biggest misconceptions about connectivity in rural areas, according to Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia’s (BIRRR) Kristy Sparrow. 2020 proved to be a massive year for the advocacy group with thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. BIRRR saw an increase of 44 per cent on their volunteer workload and countless hours of video conferencing with telecommunication stakeholders, as the rest of Australia learnt how to educate and work from home. 2020 also saw the Federal Government launch the new Regional Tech Hub and announce a raft of NBN Australia upgrade announcements (including Sky Muster Plus), the Alternate Voice Service Trials, the Regional Connectivity Program and more mobile blackspot funding. It also saw the introduction of Telstra SMS over wifi (sending a text message via your wifi connection, even if you don’t have mobile service) and Telstra’s Regional Advisory Network team. During the past year over 41,000 people visited BIRRR’s website to seek help and information on connectivity. Their Facebook group grew to 12,500 members and almost 2000 people were assisted via BIRRR’s form system of escalation and desk checks. ABOUT BIRRR Better Internet for Rural,

Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR) was originally started as a Facebook group in 2014. Rural mums, Kylie Stretton of Charters Towers and Kristy Sparrow, from Alpha, set up the group when they both noticed unexplained, excessive usage on their mobile broadband data. As Kristy struggled to deal with educating her children via distance education and both women dealt with very limited internet to run their businesses, they began to respond to media enquiries. With support and online action gathering momentum, BIRRR took to Twitter with the hashtag #fixbushinternet and #DataDrought. The group works with contacts in NBN, Telstra and other service providers, as well as government departments to advocate and lobby for #betterbushcomms. REGIONAL TECH HUB The National Farmers’ Federation launched the Regional Tech Hub in December 2020. The hub delivers on recommendations of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review and is an initiative of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications. Mrs Sparrow said BIRRR had long advocated for the need for a specialist regional troubleshooting team to help with the vast array of connectivity issues and misconcep-

tions, often specific to living beyond urban areas. The new hub will take over the troubleshooting role BIRRR has (inadvertently) taken on over the past six years – in this time the volunteer team has helped thousands of people get (and stay) connected, has built an amazing community offering information and support, and achieved many improvements in regional communications. “We know many consumers still find telecommunications in the regions difficult to navigate. BIRRR has been working closely with the RTH to ensure our expertise and knowledge is passed on and that regional users can continue to access independent advice on getting connected and staying connected,” she said. The BIRRR team will now focus its energies on working with stakeholders to ensure government, providers and NBN keep improving telecommunications, policy and funding available to regional areas. “We are very keen to get back to the core reason we formed BIRRR – to focus more on advocacy and ensure that funding reflects the needs of regional users,” Kristy said. For more information about the Regional Tech Hub and to get help with getting or staying connected visit www.regionaltechhub.org.au or call 1300 081 029. For more information about Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia visit www.birrraus.com.

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OPEN HOMES Saturday February 19 TIME

SUBURB

ADDRESS

TYPE

BED BATH CAR AGENT

8:45-9:15am

South Mackay 172 Goldsmith St

House

Coral Tree Property

9:00-9:30am

Andergrove

House

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9:45-10:15am

North Mackay 12 McKinley Street House

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10:00-10:30am Beaconsfield

22 Maguire Street

House

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10:00-10:30am Mount Pleasant 21 Maranark Ave

Duplex

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10:30-11am

Andergrove

18 Mod Crescent

House

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10.30-11.15am Armstrongs Beach 5 Rosemarie Court House

3 Albert Court

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10.30-11.30am East Mackay

8/4 Prudhoe St

Unit

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11.00-11.45am Andergrove

40 Karwin Drive

House

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11:00-11:30am North Mackay 7/63 Grendon St

Unit

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11:30-12:00pm Glenella

38 Gingham St

House

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12:00-12:30pm Racecourse

2 Meadowlands Rd House

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12.00 – 1.00pm West Mackay

46 Paulette Street

House

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12:30-1:00pm

Rural View

20 Avalon Drive

House

Coral Tree Property

1.00-2.00pm

Hay Point

7 Rasmussen Ave

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2.30-3.30pm

North Mackay 28 Green Street

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HOME BUYERS CHECKING GUIDE: Home hunting is exciting with so much to see and explore. With so many homes to go through it’s easy to forget what was what and where. Here’s our basic and easy guide to assist you in what to look out for while viewing your potential short list of homes:

FOUNDATION:

p p

No large/wide cracks (Check bases of walls and ceilings)

Foundation appears straight

ROOF:

p p

No evidence of excess rusting, wood rot/pest damage Gutters free from decay, rust and sagging

EXTERIOR:

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Water drains away from the house. Grounds drainage No/limited tree, vegetation root damage to buildings possible water/seweage lines No trees, branches touching, overhanding the property dwellings Assess for low lying/water pooling areas

INTERIOR:

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No brownish marks/stains down walls or around aircond units from pest activity Sturdy window frames and windows, function and lock with ease

All light switches in working order and firmly fitting to walls Paint and walls in good condition Climate control (fans/aircon/ heaters) in all bedrooms, living spaces Climate control units/devices all in working order Neutral/nil smells throughout the property Appliances in good, working order Solar panel/s visual and in good working order Pipes in all wet areas clean and unstained in good condition without signs of damage or leaks

p No unusual noises when flushing toilets or draining sink/basins

REFERRALS:

p p Walls, ceilings and floors appear p straight, level and undamaged p Doors in good, sturdy condition p p with ease of movement, closing/ opening and locking p p No sgnificant cracks in floors, p walls or ceiling

No evidence of past leaks, water stains in and around all wet areas

Plumber/s Electricians Pest Control Professionals Building Inspectors Conveyancers Bankers, Mortgage Brokers

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All toilets and sinks drain away with ease and without delay

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Imposing structure for Mackay Central THE SENTINEL Property Group will build a $50 million, 100-room hotel and a luxury office waterfront complex. Sentinel’s Chairman, Warren Egbert, has already built Mackay’s successful Sydney Street Markets on the corner of Sydney and Gordon Streets. Spokesman, Nick Russell, said the Mackay Council had selected Sentinel to develop two of Council’s six inner city sites as part of the Council’s river access redevelopment. “These are the Gregory Street carpark and 1418 Wood Street,” Mr Russell said. “Sentinel’s proposed development on the corner of Gregory and River Streets includes an eight story, 100- room, 4.5-Star corporate hotel, fronting onto River Street with ground floor reception and function rooms, food and beverage opportunities, podium level car parking, landscraped gardens, a lap swimming pool and a corporate gym. “Sentinel’s A-Grade and upmarket, four-storey, 1,200 sqm office and retail building will have landscaped pedestrian paths with clear sightlines. There will be street level car parking, ground floor retail onto Gregory Street, an arcade to the Dudley Denny Centre, which also allows pedestrian traffic flow from Gregory to Woods Streets.” Mr Russell said he 4.5-Star hotel will offer unique features that aren’t currently provided in the existing market and is perfectly positioned to the corner of River and Gregory Streets. “A large percentage of the rooms will offer river views, and a north/easterly aspect.” The Sentinel spokesman added that other Riverside Precinct properties are perhaps better suited to long-term residential, vertical aged care/retirement living, and a larger offering of food and beverage options than offered by the ‘Mackay City Centre Precinct’ properties.

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40 Karwin Drive, Andergrove

$595,000

STUNNING, SPACIOUS HOME WITH AMPLE ENTERTAINMENT AREAS

OPEN Saturday 20th February HOME 11.00am to 11.45pm

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Magnificent open kitchen, with stone bench tops & the added bonus of a butlers pantry. Spectacular main bedroom with stylish ensuite & walk in robe fit for a king & queen. With six airconditioning units throughout, relaxing can be done anywhere. A separate media room forming as the children’s own little retreat.

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Large outdoor entertainment area perfect for all family affairs. The backyard has more than enough room for a potential shed or swimming pool. Fully fenced property, security screens offers all round comfort in the brand new home.

0409 095 703 | pfrancis@blacksrealestate.com.au | Peter Francis

39 Hamilton Street, North Mackay

Offers over $550,000

SUPERB HIGHSET QUEENSLANDER, BOTH LEVELS FULLY SELF CONTAINED

OPEN By Appointment HOME

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7 Bedrooms in total – 4 bedrooms upstairs and 3 downstairs. Lower level features an undercover timber deck area overlooking the inground pool and landscaped gardens. Large allotment of 1012 sqm with good side access to the 3 bay shed.

0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke

7 Mia Mia Street, Pinnacle

$459,000

ACERAGE AT PINNACLE

OPEN By Appointment HOME

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28 acres (11.26ha) fully fenced property – approx. 1klm off the highway. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage, airconditioned with under cover timber deck. Property is on town water with 2 dams which can be filled from Little Palm Tree Creek.

• 2 open sheds 8 x 6, 6 x 6m with extra garden shed and mower shed.

0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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40 Karwin Drive, Andergrove

$595,000

STUNNING, SPACIOUS HOME WITH AMPLE ENTERTAINMENT AREAS

OPEN Saturday 20th February HOME 11.00am to 11.45pm

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0409 095 703 | pfrancis@blacksrealestate.com.au | Peter Francis

39 Hamilton Street, North Mackay

Offers over $550,000

SUPERB HIGHSET QUEENSLANDER, BOTH LEVELS FULLY SELF CONTAINED

OPEN By Appointment HOME

• • •

0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke

7 Mia Mia Street, Pinnacle

$459,000

ACERAGE AT PINNACLE

OPEN By Appointment HOME

• • •

• 2 open sheds 8 x 6, 6 x 6m with extra garden shed and mower shed.

0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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A TOUCH OF LUXURY

5 Albion Crescent, Mount Pleasant BY NEGOTIATION Cheryl Mulder 0411 164 968 ard nn n ual ty ome first t me on t e mar et s nce u lt 201 3 Master edroom comes com lete t a al - n-ro e and ensu te en lan l n o s out to t e al resco d n n area tyl s tc en t ual ty modern a l ances

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BIG BLOCK - SOLAR 9 Brewers Road, Sarina $299,000

The master bedroom features an oversized walk-in-robe complete with dual vanity ensuite housing a double shower and inviting spa bath. The chef of the family will be impressed with the kitchen offering Bosch appliances

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complimenting the stone bench tops and island bench. Space and activity throughout the home is well considered. Whether it’s enjoying the separate lounge and dining areas or studying in nook within the kitchen area. Liesure time is a bonanza with either the media or games room to choose from. Plenty of friends and family arriving? The alfresco space with featuring stacker-doors flows into the lounge and dining areas as well. The

stacker-doors to the rear yard and can also be closed in allowing airconditioning. The home further offers offers three good sized bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes. They are supported by the main bathroom with double vanity, sunken bath and large shower space.

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Complete with 5KW solar panels and a timer installed to the hot water tank, the property also boasts a 6m x 3m powered shed. Groung maintenance is easy with a fully automated in-ground irrigation system to all lawns and landscaping. A viewing of this beautiful property is simply a must.

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Stylish home offers entertainer’s mecca Upon arrival to this beautiful home it is clear a real treat awaits. With so much to offer, and you will need to see for yourself to really appreciate it all. The meticulous open plan design with multi living areas is unique, modern and packed with many quality extras. Featuring low energy consumption split system air conditioning, the home also has ceiling fans throughout.

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Meticulous, large and stylish open plan designed family home Ma n at room t dou le an ty sun en at and lar e s o er Separate lounge and dining areas Media room and a games room and so much more

22 Maguire Street, Andergrove OFFERS FROM $365,000 Zachary Manning 0408 321 103

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Fantastic location - great investment opportunity Fantastic positive rental return Located close to Mackay CBD, schools and Mackay TAFE e ully tenanted ats on a 1012m2 loc

7/63 Grendon Street, North Mackay BY NEGOTIATION Cheryl Mulder 0411 164 968 dy omely un t a reat first ome or n estment o Freshly painted throughout the unit e ly reno ated at room Move-in ready home

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Meticulous, large and stylish open plan designed family home Ma n at room t dou le an ty sun en at and lar e s o er Separate lounge and dining areas Media room and a games room and so much more

22 Maguire Street, Andergrove OFFERS FROM $365,000 Zachary Manning 0408 321 103

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Fantastic location - great investment opportunity Fantastic positive rental return Located close to Mackay CBD, schools and Mackay TAFE e ully tenanted ats on a 1012m2 loc

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Do you dream of a Hassle Free Investment Call our Property Management experts today and let us take all of the worry out of owning an investment property!

DON’T MISS THIS DREAM BLOCK Price – Offers From $200,000

BIG SHED BIG BLOCK MIRANI Price - $410,000.00

4153m2 This is arguably one of the greatest views in Mackay. Wake up with the birds perched high on a hill at the end of a quiet cul de sac with amazing Ocean & Mountain views, just 30 minutes to Mount Pleasant. Seriously, what are you waiting for ? Underground Power & town water to the front of the block. Only 2 Klms to the Seaforth Beach, Bowls Club, Shops and Primary School located just 2 minutes away. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a magnificent 1 acre (approx) allotment with privacy & views. Build your dream home, soak up the scenery and enjoy the good life.

• Completely renovated inside • 3 Bay shed 11m X 8m one bay has been built • Air conditioners and Ceiling fans • 2,706m2 block

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12 Grendon Street, North Mackay SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

INVESTMENT/REDEVELOPMENT CORNER GORDON AND PEEL STREETS

OWNERS COMMITTED TO SELLING - SUIT INVESTOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 29TH MARCH 3:00PM

• This Mackay CBD freehold property comprises a L-shaped site on approximately 1,536m2 commercially zoned land. • 2 titles with 2 lettable sheds with office and car sales yard. • Currently rented to 2 long-term tenants.

• Prominent high exposure corner location - land size 1,463m2. • Building comprises of 6 tenancies totalling 696m2 (5 currently leased) • uality tenants with quality fitouts. • 10 onsite carparks.

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Suite 4b, 36 Woods Street, Mackay

Unit 5, 16 Iridium Drive, Paget

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WITHIN THE CITY

LARGE MODERN WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICE SPACE

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• 156m2 of modern office space ready to just walk in. • Reception waiting room. • Board room with Kitchenette or lunch room for staff. • Large open plan work area. • 1 separate office. • Access to common area kitchen and toilet facilities. • Private rear tenancy, direct walk access to Wood St.

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• 319m2 approx. • Large modern warehouse with high clearance roller door • Large office on first oor • Disabled toilet • Kitchen / lunch room • Air-conditioned server room • Undercover parking directly in front.

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Shop 2, 50 Oak Street, Andergrove LARGE RETAIL TENANCY IN ANDERGROVE

Shed 2, 3 Ginger Street, Paget LARGE INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE WITH HIGH EXPOSURE

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE • Located in prime location opposite Mackay airport, 5 mins drive to CBD. • 585 m2 warehouse has separate office and showroom space of 125m2. • Large warehouse serviced by 5m x 6m high roller door. • Street and private parking. • Own facilities including male and female toilets, kitchette and lunch room.

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Busy suburban retail precinct Large open plan shop Ample customer parking Shared amenities Possibility of splitting into 2 x 150m2 approx. tenancies • Surrounding businesses include Lifeline, Alcorns Bakery, Animal Obsession, Better Pet Vets and various food shops.

0400 354 800 | commercial@blacksrealestate.com.au | Melanie Hartmann

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• Security Screens • Rain water tank plus town water • Big entertainment area • Fully Fenced

39 MARY ST, MIRANI QLD 4753 reception@hotpropertyrealty.com.au

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Cnr Sams and Willetts Road, North Mackay

20 - 22 Peel Street, Mackay Crystal Webb 0408 787 170

SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

12 Grendon Street, North Mackay SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

INVESTMENT/REDEVELOPMENT CORNER GORDON AND PEEL STREETS

OWNERS COMMITTED TO SELLING - SUIT INVESTOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 29TH MARCH 3:00PM

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Greg Lewis

Suite 4b, 36 Woods Street, Mackay

Unit 5, 16 Iridium Drive, Paget

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WITHIN THE CITY

LARGE MODERN WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE

0400 354 800 | commercial@blacksrealestate.com.au | Melanie Hartmann

Shop 2, 50 Oak Street, Andergrove LARGE RETAIL TENANCY IN ANDERGROVE

Shed 2, 3 Ginger Street, Paget LARGE INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE WITH HIGH EXPOSURE

FOR LEASE

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Improved seasons bring increased bloat risk PRODUCERS with lush, rapidly growing pastures with high legume contents should be aware of an increased risk of bloat with improved seasonal conditions and a promising outlook throughout southern states. Producers with lush, rapidly growing pastures with high legume contents should be aware of an increased risk of bloat with improved seasonal conditions and a promising outlook throughout southern states. While there are some products available that may help to treat bloat, the best strategy is prevention. Hence, targeted management will ensure livestock are not affected and producers are still getting returns from their pastures in good seasons.

What causes bloat? The most common form is frothy bloat and occurs when a stable foam is created by the ingestion of legume pastures such as lucerne, medics, clover and lush grasses, which trap natural gases that cannot be belched up.

What is bloat?

Identifying bloat:

Bloat is a condition that can affect both cattle and sheep, but is more severe in cattle, and is caused by an inability to eructate (“burp”) a build-up of gas in the rumen, which can either be free or frothy, causing pressure on the diaphragm, disrupting breathing. Bloat can cause severe discomfort in livestock and, in advanced cases, death.

There are some distinctive clinical signs of bloat in animals grazing high-risk pastures, including: • Distension in the left upper flan • Cattle not grazing and reluctant to move: • Cattle appear distressed as the condition is painful and they may be agitated and vocalise or rub their sides against

o e ts su h as t ee stu s • Strain when urinating or defe ating • Sudden death. If cattle are in distress, this must be remedied, and veterinary advice should be obtained. While signs of bloat are usually obvious, other causes of death from similar clinical signs, such as nitrate poisoning and clostridial diseases, can occur. If producers are unsure, a veterinary examination can help determine the condition.

Preventing bloat:

Producers concerned about the risk of bloat should take an integrated approach to preventing it this season. Management strategies for prevention include:

• Gain professional advice to determine bloat risk of pasture. • Assess and identify high-risk pastures for bloat, especially lush, growing pastures with a high legume content, such as lucerne and sub-clover. • Avoid grazing high-risk pastures during their growing stage – mature pastures are lower risk. • If grazing high-risk pastures, apply mineral oil pasture sprays before grazing and treat trough water with a bloat oil formula. • Bloat blocks/ licks and anti-foaming supplements may e o ene t • Limit grazing time or implement strip-grazing. (Note: animals can be affected by bloat in less than one hour of heavy

grazing, so intense monitoring is recommended). • Ensure livestock have access to roughage such as hay. With higher risk conditions prevalent, do not put hungry animals onto that pasture. Cattle can be lled on oughage e o e eing turned onto pasture to prevent them gorging as heavily. • With pasture management, aim towards grass-legume mixtures with no more than 40 per cent legumes, and incorporate bloat-resistant legumes, such as Lotus corniculatis, into pasture mixes. When using products, labels should be read and caution should be taken. Products should be used alongside strong management practices for the prevention of bloat.

Treating bloat: The prevention of bloat should be of foremost importance for producers, but in cases where bloat has occurred, there are a number of treatment options, including: • Removing cattle from pastures immediately if signs of loat o u • Bloat drench may provide relief in cases with early sympto s • Veterinary application of stomach tubes, or tro-

car-and-cannula into the left paralumbar fossa. A list of available treatment products and management options are available in NSW DPI’s Bloat in cattle and sheep.

Staying ahead: Although bloat is of the greatest risk when pastures are growing and lush, producers should be mindful that issues can persist after the perceived ‘danger period’ has elapsed. Prolonged wet seasons and green pastures can still create bloat issues, so careful monitoring and management should remain. Ensure 5-in-1 vaccinations are up-to-date to reduce the chance of other diseases causing similar symptoms to bloat and creating confusion.

Help out with bloat research: Charles Sturt University is conducting research to assess the impact of bloat in Australian beef production systems, and are inviting participation in a survey to share thoughts on bloat. The survey can be accessed at https://www.research. net/r/Bloat_survey, takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete, and knowledge of bloat is not required.

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MACKAY LOCAL NEWS •

‘Agriculture needs a voice, not an echo’ • By Rachael Cruwys, Green Shirts Movement The Green Shirts Movement didn’t come to be solely because our state has been governed by a litany of Labor governments who have horse traded the future viability of agriculture and the regions for greens preferences and the plush leather seats of parliament. For too long those at all levels of representation who lay claim to speaking for our interests, have continued to make concessions on our behalf until we have reached a point where there is no more left to concede. Thus, eroding both our ability to manage our farms effectively and our livelihoods. We have lost our voice and become far too pre-occupied with having a seat at the table where invariably the dishes are cold leftovers after other dinne guests ha e dined st Yet, still we see our position conceded, a tactic that has seen a continual decline in rural politi al influen e We continue to see the bending of ears at both ends of the political spectrum by socalled stakeholders. Those who do not live on the land and have no practical experience in or contribution

to its management, claiming to be ‘green’. Their claims are often based on misinformation, ideology, self-interest, or a blatant social agenda under the guise of environmentalism. They continue to drive laws and regulations that are crippling family farmers in all forms of agriculture, with flow on e e ts to all egional businesses and communities. Just as those within the agricultural industry have to endure and hold steadfast amidst ever changing weather patterns, it is

the expectation those elected at any level and who suggest they speak for the industry plant their feet rather than bending to the wind of whatever trending position is taken by these socalled stakeholders. There is also a need to overcome the reluctance rural elected members experience when imploring support from urban-based politicians from their own party. his is stl a la o understanding of rural and regional issues and secondly the fear of backlash by media, po-

litical activists and politicians with opposing views emboldened by the support received from political activists. This distortion of the modern political process is not being challenged on behalf of rural productive businesses and regional and remote communities. Agriculture needs a voice, not an echo. We must counter the misinformation repeated so often, it is viewed as fact. We must be the narrator of our own story. The entire story, complete with the simple and unsanitised

fact, that agricultural viability is beholden to our resolve when faced with rains and regulations. In a time when it seems we have apologised for our industry’s very existence, the Green Shirts Movement will unapologetically never be fence sitters. Taking a position with conviction is often and incorrectly viewed as not being objective or taking a negative stance even from within the allyship of the industry. When, in reality it is a refusal to whitewash over the impacts felt throughout our industry just to appease sensitivities. In the current landscape whilst it may be desirable to address issues gently and diplomatically, there are affairs that must be confronted without couching or softening. Those who try to sway the court of public opinion against all facets of agriculture and have the ear of government certainly do not dilute their message. Being indecisive and critical of the intensity with which issues are fought, does not afford those on the fence an exemption from the consequences and impacts of government and opposition to the industry. One of the most important decisions that we make is at

the ballot box. The day when amongst the desired traits of our elected representatives, indecision is not one. We expect of our elected members to make decisions on a daily basis in the best interests of constituents. In some instances, we applaud the crossing o the a lia enta floo Yet, it would seem many are unwilling or unsure on taking the st ste down o thei position atop a fence post. We must never be so lost to impartiality and fence sitting that we refuse to call out w ongdoing when uali ed merely because of fear of reprisals and reverberations. No matter what you are d a ting attle o legislation blocking or bushing, you can’t do it by sitting on the top rail. Green Shirts Movement will continue to send a message, through a powerful, and uncompromising grassroots voice that their members and supporters and both producers and consumers alike want and need a healthy and robust agricultural industry. For more information on Green Shirts Movement or how to become involved or a member, visit the GSM Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/GreenShirtsMovement or their website at www.greenshirts.com.au

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1.69 Ha 4 Bedroom House 1 Bedroom Guest House 4 Bay Shed Panoramic Views to Mackay and Whitsunday Islands 150k litre combined water tank capacity Only 20 Mins to Mackay Airport Low maintenance designer landscaped gardens INSPECT NOW! Much, much more to see!

SALES AGENT JASON CHETCUTI PH 0418 700 23 . t h i n k r e a l e s t a t e m a c k a y . c o m

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What is bloat?

Identifying bloat:

There are some distinctive clinical signs of bloat in animals grazing high-risk pastures, including: • Distension in the left upper flank; • Cattle not grazing and reluctant to move: • Cattle appear distressed as the condition is painful and they may be agitated and vocalise or rub their sides against

objects such as tree stumps;’ • Strain when urinating or defecating; • Sudden death. If cattle are in distress, this must be remedied, and veterinary advice should be obtained. While signs of bloat are usually obvious, other causes of death from similar clinical signs, such as nitrate poisoning and clostridial diseases, can occur. If producers are unsure, a veterinary examination can help determine the condition.

Preventing bloat:

Producers concerned about the risk of bloat should take an integrated approach to preventing it this season. Management strategies for prevention include:

• Gain professional advice to determine bloat risk of pasture. • Assess and identify high-risk pastures for bloat, especially lush, growing pastures with a high legume content, such as lucerne and sub-clover. • Avoid grazing high-risk pastures during their growing stage – mature pastures are lower risk. • If grazing high-risk pastures, apply mineral oil pasture sprays before grazing and treat trough water with a bloat oil formula. • Bloat blocks/ licks and anti-foaming supplements may be of benefit. • Limit grazing time or implement strip-grazing. (Note: animals can be affected by bloat in less than one hour of heavy

grazing, so intense monitoring is recommended). • Ensure livestock have access to roughage such as hay. With higher risk conditions prevalent, do not put hungry animals onto that pasture. Cattle can be filled on roughage before being turned onto pasture to prevent them gorging as heavily. • With pasture management, aim towards grass-legume mixtures with no more than 40 per cent legumes, and incorporate bloat-resistant legumes, such as Lotus corniculatis, into pasture mixes. When using products, labels should be read and caution should be taken. Products should be used alongside strong management practices for the prevention of bloat.

Treating bloat: The prevention of bloat should be of foremost importance for producers, but in cases where bloat has occurred, there are a number of treatment options, including: • Removing cattle from pastures immediately if signs of bloat occur; • Bloat drench may provide relief in cases with early symptoms; • Veterinary application of stomach tubes, or tro-

car-and-cannula into the left paralumbar fossa. A list of available treatment products and management options are available in NSW DPI’s Bloat in cattle and sheep.

RURAL

Friday, 19 February, 2021

MACKAY LOCAL NEWS •

‘Agriculture needs a voice, not an echo’ • By Rachael Cruwys, Green Shirts Movement The Green Shirts Movement didn’t come to be solely because our state has been governed by a litany of Labor governments who have horse traded the future viability of agriculture and the regions for greens preferences and the plush leather seats of parliament. For too long those at all levels of representation who lay claim to speaking for our interests, have continued to make concessions on our behalf until we have reached a point where there is no more left to concede. Thus, eroding both our ability to manage our farms effectively and our livelihoods. We have lost our voice and become far too pre-occupied with having a seat at the table where invariably the dishes are cold leftovers after other dinner guests have dined first. Yet, still we see our position conceded, a tactic that has seen a continual decline in rural political influence. We continue to see the bending of ears at both ends of the political spectrum by socalled stakeholders. Those who do not live on the land and have no practical experience in or contribution

to its management, claiming to be ‘green’. Their claims are often based on misinformation, ideology, self-interest, or a blatant social agenda under the guise of environmentalism. They continue to drive laws and regulations that are crippling family farmers in all forms of agriculture, with flow-on effects to all regional businesses and communities. Just as those within the agricultural industry have to endure and hold steadfast amidst ever changing weather patterns, it is

the expectation those elected at any level and who suggest they speak for the industry plant their feet rather than bending to the wind of whatever trending position is taken by these socalled stakeholders. There is also a need to overcome the reluctance rural elected members experience when imploring support from urban-based politicians from their own party. This is firstly, a lack of understanding of rural and regional issues and secondly the fear of backlash by media, po-

the ballot box. The day when amongst the desired traits of our elected representatives, indecision is not one. We expect of our elected members to make decisions on a daily basis in the best interests of constituents. In some instances, we applaud the crossing of the parliamentary floor. Yet, it would seem many are unwilling or unsure on taking the first step down from their position atop a fence post. We must never be so lost to impartiality and fence sitting that we refuse to call out wrongdoing when qualified merely because of fear of reprisals and reverberations. No matter what you are drafting; cattle or legislation, blocking or bushing, you can’t do it by sitting on the top rail. Green Shirts Movement will continue to send a message, through a powerful, and uncompromising grassroots voice that their members and supporters and both producers and consumers alike want and need a healthy and robust agricultural industry. For more information on Green Shirts Movement or how to become involved or a member, visit the GSM Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/GreenShirtsMovement or their website at www.greenshirts.com.au

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SALES AGENT JASON CHETCUTI PH 0418 700 23 . t h i n k r e a l e s t a t e m a c k a y . c o m

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MACKAY LOCAL NEWS •

BOATS — word search B A R Q U E B K S U R F E R F D R E D G E R B

Large sugar cane farm of 684 acres across 3 freehold titles in a prime position just 20 minutes South of the thriving Mackay City. Total 548 acres of laser levelled and irrigated cane production area in the tightly held Homebush area owned and operated by the same family for nearly 90 years. Water abundantly provided from reliable high output bores and Kinchant Irrigation Scheme allocation.

Graziers and hay producers should note the fertile loam soils would easily convert to tropical pastures. Owners will consider offers to purchase the whole farm to the one buyer or three portions to separate buyers.

FOR SALE BY FORMAL TENDER TO CLOSE THURSDAY 8TH OF APRIL AT 12:00 NOON 0428 182 569

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G A R G Y E L H A Q U U N L H X N Y I E A C R

A R E E D Y S T C N A N P E U D A S B N S A E

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Sarina - Homebush Road, Homebush FORMAL TENDER

Reticulated to crop via modern underground mains system. Good sized farm sheds provide plenty of garaging and workshop space. Plant and equipment included.

U P W O V S A F M W Z J E U M W S A G T X E I

Royce Dunn

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BRAIN TEASE Grab your freinds, time for some fun: say the colour of each word. A hint, don’t read the word. Then see how fast you can move through the colours.

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Sampan Schooner Scow Settee Ship Shrimp Boat Skiff Skip Smack Snow Surfer Tender Trawler Trimaran Trireme Tug UBoat Vessel Whaler Wherry Xebec Yacht Yawl

(07) 49 656 100 1 Glenella Road, Mackay QLD www.magpiesmackay.com.au/bingo

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1445 Owens Creek Loop Road, Owens Creek

$799,000

HAY FARM - OWENS CREEK • 80 acres of level to gently sloping formerly cultivated land now well established to baleable tropical pasture. • Modern hay shed of 15m x 20m as well as two good machinery sheds. State of the art Krone baler and mower/conditioner to be included in sale. • Renovated highset Queenslander home of 4 bedroom with sleepout and upstairs bathroom and toilet. • Small renovated modular style 2 bedroom at detached from the main residence.

8 2 6

43 Wood Street, Mackay

blacksrealestate.com.au

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0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn

07 4963 2500

Medium

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• MACKAY LOCAL NEWS

Friday, 19 February, 2021

PUZZLES

Friday, 19 February, 2021

MACKAY LOCAL NEWS •

BOATS — word search B A R Q U E B K S U R F E R F D R E D G E R B

FOR SALE BY FORMAL TENDER TO CLOSE THURSDAY 8TH OF APRIL AT 12:00 NOON 0428 182 569

rural@blacksrealestate.com.au

G A R G Y E L H A Q U U N L H X N Y I E A C R

A R E E D Y S T C N A N P E U D A S B N S A E

L D S H I P A S K L Y E R R Y C D E C D K R M

E O M F A J C W E L L R A I H J C O H E I F E

T F X C D H O W L L Y V M T B X D A V R P E S

R J K M O T O R T O R P E D O B O A T U H R A

Argosy Ark Balsa Barque Bean-cod Bireme Brig Bugalet Buss Butty Canoe Car Ferry Caracore Catamaran Coaster Cob Coracle Corvette Dandy Deancod Dhow Dory Dow Dredger E-Boat Felucca Fly Frigate

Sarina - Homebush Road, Homebush FORMAL TENDER

Reticulated to crop via modern underground mains system. Good sized farm sheds provide plenty of garaging and workshop space. Plant and equipment included.

U P W O V S A F M W Z J E U M W S A G T X E I

Royce Dunn

Q E N O S K I F F N C A N O E C T R N O P R M

T J N S L P Y S D G F A H W R C U T O I U Y P

H E N B L Y I E C B U R R S H F G K K S H B A

R O N A O H A N H O C G I A H A E Z K E R O N

W U V X R N E P K A W O Q G C R L X F I T I Y

C B B K C T C R I T L S R C A O I E G N U C W

K K O O H O L O R L R Y R A A T R M R A R K H

Funny Gig Herring Boat Hooker Hoy Junk Ketch Koff Liferaft Light Liner Longboat Lorcha Lymphad Mine Sweeper Motor Torpedo Boat MTB Packet Pardo Pilot Boat Pink Praam Prahu Pram Prau Proa Punt Reed

I F D O A I A I R I O I M E C T E E P F L Y A

F P V O G T R S F V N T M P R L A M P B M O G

K R S H E B O A T E E G B A H C E M R E O I B

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T Y M G N T O P R A A M F E A T N P U C A A T

T R I R E M E A D H D U M T B T C D O R Y N Y

BRAIN TEASE Grab your freinds, time for some fun: say the colour of each word. A hint, don’t read the word. Then see how fast you can move through the colours.

D H F F M I N E S W E E P E R F P B U S S V Q

Sampan Schooner Scow Settee Ship Shrimp Boat Skiff Skip Smack Snow Surfer Tender Trawler Trimaran Trireme Tug UBoat Vessel Whaler Wherry Xebec Yacht Yawl

(07) 49 656 100 1 Glenella Road, Mackay QLD www.magpiesmackay.com.au/bingo

SUDOKU Easy

1445 Owens Creek Loop Road, Owens Creek

$799,000

8 2 6

43 Wood Street, Mackay

blacksrealestate.com.au

5 2

3 6

7 5 4

4 7

8 3

9 1 2

Hard

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8 1

0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn

07 4963 2500

Medium

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12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Employable Me Australia (M l) [s] 1:30 Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution (M v) [s] 2:30 Royal Wives Of Windsor: A Royal Engagement (PG) [s] 3:30 Dream Gardens [s] 4:00 Football: A-League: Western United v Macarthur FC *Live* [s] 6:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 6:30 Landline [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 8:30 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 9:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 10:20 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 11:20 Press (M l,s)

6:00 NBC Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:00 Holey Moley (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” (M v) (’15) Stars: Robert Downey Jr 11:15 Ambulance - Code Red (M) [s] 12:30 Movie: “In The Line Of Duty: Blaze Of Glory” (M v) (’97) Stars: Brad Sullivan

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Destination WA [s] 12:30 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:00 Beauty And The Reef [s] 2:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show [s] 3:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show [s] 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night *Live* [s] 11:00 Chicago Med (M) [s]

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Destination Dessert [s] 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s] 1:30 10 Travlr Northern Territory [s] 2:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 2:30 Australia By Design [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 11:00 Inside The Children’s Hospital (PG) [s] 11:30 TBA

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU European Figure Skating Austria 3:30 Yachting: Vendee Globe 2020 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:35 Secret Nazi Bases 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:00 9/11: Control The Skies (PG) 8:50 Movie: “The King’s Speech” (M l) (’10) Stars: Colin Firth 11:00 Movie: “A Monster Calls” (PG) (’16) Stars: Tom Holland 1:00 War Of The Worlds (M l) 4:50 Poh & Co. Bitesize

12:00 Weekender 12:30 Creek To Coast 1:00 House Of Wellness 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep 3:00 Property Ladder UK (PG) 5:30 The Great Outdoors 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Greatest Outdoors (PG)

9:00 American Pickers (PG) 10:00 TCR: Round 2: Phillip Island Highlights 2:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Ultimate Factories (PG) 7:00 Building Giants (PG) 8:00 Mighty Ships (PG) 9:00 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG)

4:30 Movie: “Journey To The West: The Demons Strike Back” (M h,v) (’17) Stars: Stephen Chow (In Mandarin) 6:30 Movie: “Leave No Trace” (PG) (’18) 8:30 Movie: “Public Enemies” (M) (’09) Stars: Marion Cotillard 11:05 Movie: “The Host (M) (’06) (In English/ Korean)

2:00 Jake And The Fatman 4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:20 LA’s Finest: March Or Die (M) 12:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 CSI: Miami (M v) 2:10 48 Hours (M v)

6:00 Cheers (PG) 7:00 Friends 1:00 TBA 2:00 Medium (M) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 2 Broke Girls (M v) 4:00 Mom (M s) 4:30 Home Shopping 5:30 The Brady Bunch (M)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien: Oh Captain, My Captain (Part 2) (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra: Old Wounds (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Journalism (M l,s) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 9:20 Ross Noble Stand Up Series (M l,s) 9:50 Sammy J 9:55 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Mix 5:00 ABC News 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Back Roads 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Foreign Correspondent

12:30 Movie: “South Of Algiers” (G) (’53) Stars: Van Heflin 2:30 Movie: “Lawman” (PG) (’71) 4:30 NRL: Womens Indigenous All Stars v Womens Maori All Stars *Live* 6:30 NRL: Indigenous All Stars v Womens Maori All Stars *Live* 9:30 Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10)

4:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne United v Perth Wildcats *Live* 6:30 PBS Newshour 7:30 The Last Man On Earth (M l) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:05 Tent And Sex (M s) (In Dutch)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 The Mix [s] 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 9: Sydney FC v Adelaide United *Live* From Cromer Park [s] 5:00 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 6:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs New Zealand [s] 8:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 9:25 Silent Witness (M l,s,v) [s] 10:25 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 11:10 Line Of Duty (M v) [s] 12:10 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 1:00 rage (MA15+)

6:00 NBC Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Holey Moley Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “John Wick: Chapter 2” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Keanu Reeves 11:00 World’s Deadliest (PG) [s] 12:00 Medical Emergency (PG) [s] 1:00 The Guardian (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

11:00 NRL: Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars *Live* [s] 1:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show [s] 2:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From Melbourne [s] 4:00 Customs (PG) [s] 4:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 My Way (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night *Live* From Melbourne [s] 11:00 Chicago Med (M mp) [s] 12:00 Aircrash Confidential (PG) [s] 1:00 Surfing Australia TV

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:30 Australia By Design [s] 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 2:50 TBA 3:20 TBA 3:50 TBA 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s]

1:00 Speedweek 2:00 Beach Volleyball: Australian Championship *Live* From Manly, NSW 4:00 Cycling: 2021 Tour Off Provence Highlights 5:00 Travel Man: Vienna 5:30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling (In English/ Urdu) 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 I Am Jackie O (M) 9:00 I Am JFK Jnr (M) 10:40 Filthy Rich And Homeless 11:40 Police Custody: Human Chains (M l) 12:35 The Contraceptive Pill: How Safe Is It? (PG)

12:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 2:15 The Great Outdoors 3:15 Escape To The Country 6:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Wild Bill (MA15+) 9:30 Bancroft (M v,l) 11:30 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 12:30 TBA 1:30 ICU (PG) 2:00 TBA 4:00 Harry’s Practice 4:30 Million Dollar Minute

12:00 AFL: Women’s Round 4: St Kilda v Gold Coast *Live* 2:00 AFL: Women’s Round 4: Carlton v North Melbourne *Live* 6:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 6:30 Border Patrol (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Hangover” (M) (’09) Stars: Bradley Cooper

4:45 Movie: “Ragnarok” (PG) (’15) Stars: Pål Sverre (In Norwegian/ Swedish) 6:30 Movie: “Broken Hill” (PG) (’09) Stars: Luke Arnold 8:30 Movie: “Mother!” (M s) (’14) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 10:45 Movie: “13 Minutes” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Rachel Beasley (In German)

2:00 Beyond The Fire (PG) 2:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 3:30 Reel Action 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v)

6:00 The Brady Bunch 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Neighbours (PG) 11:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 2 Broke Girls (M s)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien: Dance, Dance, Resolution (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 6:10 Brave Bunnies 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion (M l) 9:30 Enslaved (M l) 10:30 Catalyst (PG) 11:30 Quilty (M l) 12:30 You Can’t Ask That (M l,s)

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News Weekend 10:30 Q&A 11:00 ABC Late News

1:00 Movie: “Time, Gentlemen Please” (G) (’52) Stars: Eddie Byrne 2:45 Movie: “Alexander The Great” (G) (’04) Stars: Richard Burton 5:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis *Live* 6:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Chicago PD (M)

4:00 Front Up (PG) 4:30 Basketball: NBL: Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 6:30 New Girl (PG) 7:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 7:30 The Last Man On Earth (M s) 8:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:40 Why Women Kill (M) 9:35 United Shades Of America (M)

MONDAY FEBRUARY 22

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 2:00 Rake (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (M v) [s] 10:00 Mum (M) [s] 10:30 State Of The Union (M) [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s]

TELEVISION

Friday, 19 February, 2021

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Friday, 19 February, 2021

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24

TELEVISION

• MACKAY LOCAL NEWS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19

MACKAY LOCAL NEWS •

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Death In Paradise (M v) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill (PG) [s] 10:25 You Can’t Ask That (M l) [s] 10:55 ABC Late News [s] 11:25 Catalyst (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Nightmare Tenant” (M v) (’18) Stars: Lauralee Bell 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Holey Moley Australia: Grand Final (PG) [s] 9:00 9-1-1 (M) [s] 10:00 The Rookie (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Station 19 (M) [s] 12:30 The Guardian (M) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Fierce Creatures” (M l,s) (’97) Stars: John Cleese 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:20 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Kristen Wiig 11:40 NINE News Late [s] 12:10 The First 48 (M) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M s) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 2:35 Jonah And The Whale (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Architecture The Railways Built (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:20 The Story Of The Songs (M) 10:15 SBS World News Late

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 Cold Feet (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Autopsy USA (M) 11:50 Brit Cops (M v) 12:50 Doc Martin (M)

2:00 Wildlife Heroes (PG) 3:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Justice League” (M v) (’17) Stars: Ben Affleck

4:10 Movie: “The Circle” (M l) (’17) Stars: Tom Hanks 5:50 Movie: “Florence Foster Jenkins” (PG) (’16) Stars: Meryl Streep 7:55 Movie: “In Harmony” (M) (’15) Stars: Albert Dupontel (In French) 9:30 Movie: “La Femme Nikita” (MA15+) (’90) Stars: Peta Wilson (In French/ Italian)

2:00 CSI: Miami (MA15+) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 CSI: Miami (M v)

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Medium (M) 2:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: Bali 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra: The Terror Within (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants (PG) 9:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:25 Escape From The City 11:25 TBA

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 Q&A 1:00 ABC Late News 1:15 The Business

1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Garden Gurus Moments 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Derby Day” (G) (’52) Stars: Anna Neagle 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 DCI Banks (MA15+)

4:15 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:25 RocKwiz (M l)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:05 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Catalyst (PG) [s] 9:30 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 10:30 QI (M l,s) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Killer Among Us” (M v) (’12) Stars: Jasmine Guy 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special (PG) [s] 8:30 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 9:30 The Resident (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Station 19 (M l) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 9Honey - He Said, She Said [s] 1:10 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:15 Botched (M) [s] 10:15 Labour Of Love (M) [s] 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 11:45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (PG) [s] 12:35 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 8:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 2:35 Egypt’s Lost Princess (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys 8:40 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:30 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (M)

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 Cold Feet (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Sydney Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v)

1:00 Ax Men (M) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 3:00 Restoration Workshop (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)

2:50 Movie: “Out Of Africa” (PG) (’85) 5:50 Movie: “The Ash Lad: In The Hall Of The Mountain King” (PG) (’17) (In Norwegian/ Danish) 7:50 Movie: “Black Kite” (M v) (’17) Stars: Haji Gul Aser (In Dari) 9:30 Movie: “Devotion Of Suspect X” (M l,v) (’17) Stars: Kai Wang (In Mandarin)

2:00 CSI: Miami (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 10:25 CSI: Miami (M v) 11:20 TBA

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Why Are You Like This (MA15+) 9:10 TBA 9:50 High Fidelity (MA15+) 10:25 Brassic (MA15+) 11:10 Live At The Apollo (M)

1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Garden Gurus Moments 3:35 Movie: “The Man In The White Suit” (G) (’51) Stars: Alec Guinness 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer (M)

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The X-Files: I Want To Believe (M h,v) 10:30 The Salisbury Poisonings (M l) 11:25 Vice News Tonight 11:50 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 9:00 Aftertaste [s] 9:30 Why Are You Like This (MA15+) [s] 9:55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) [s] 10:35 Staged (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Nanny Killer” (M v) (’18) Stars: Morgan Obenreder 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance - Code Red (PG) [s] 8:30 The Bay (M v,l) [s] 9:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Criminal Confessions (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Code Black (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:15 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:15 TBA 10:15 Chicago Med (M mp) [s] 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 11:45 New Amsterdam: The Karman Line (M) [s] 12:35 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 7:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s]12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 1:30 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Cube (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 2:35 Grave Of The Vikings (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) 9:20 Vikings (MA15+)

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 Cold Feet (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Make It Yours 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M) 10:50 Jonathan Creek

1:00 Ax Men (M) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 3:00 Storage Wars (PG) 3:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M)

5:45 Movie: “The Orator” (PG) (’12) Stars: Fa-afiaula Sanote (In Samoan) 7:50 Movie: “The Mafia Kills Only In Summer” (M l,s,v) (’13) Stars: Cristiana Capotondi (In Italian) 9:30 Movies: “Mother” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Hye-ja Kim (In Korean) 12:00 Movie: “Black Kite” (M v) (’17) (In Dari)

2:00 CSI: Miami (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 NCIS (M) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 CSI: Miami (M)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: Norway 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:30 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 No Time For Quiet (M l) 9:45 Restoration Australia (PG) 10:45 Enslaved (M) 11:45 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion (M)

12:00 New Tricks (PG) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Golden Ivory” (PG) (’54) Stars: John Bentley 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M)

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Wellington Paranormal (M) 8:55 Movie: “Time Bandits” (PG) (’81) Stars: Sean Connery

9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Australian Story [s] 10:30 How Deadly World (PG) [s] 11:00 Australia Remastered [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Tony Goldwyn 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Wife Swap Australia (PG) [s] 9:45 Busted In Bangkok (MA15+) [s] 10:45 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:15 Celebrity Obsessed (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:15 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Movie: “Yesterday” (M l) (’19) Stars: Himesh Patel 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 11:45 The Horn: The Storm (M l,mp) [s] 12:35 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 2:35 King Solomon’s Mines (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (M) 9:25 Cornwall With Simon Reeve (PG)

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 TBA 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 11:30 Andrew Denton’s Interview (MA15+)

3:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” (PG) (’16) Stars: Eddie Redmayne

4:15 Movie: “Sissi - Fateful Years Of An Empress” (PG) (’57) Stars: Romy Schneider (In German) 6:15 Movie: “Alone In Space” (PG) (’18) Stars: Ella Rae Rappaport (In Swedish) 7:50 Movie: “A Ghost Story” (M l) (’17) Stars: Casey Affleck 9:30 Movie: “Blood Simple” (PG) (’84)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: South Africa 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:30 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:05 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (M l) 9:35 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) 10:35 You Can’t Ask That (M)

12:00 As Time Goes By 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Gentle Gunman” (G) (’52) Stars: Robert Beatty 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (M v) 9:30 TBA 10:30 The Disappearance (M v,l)

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Basketball: NBL Overtime 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:20 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films (M)

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Sarina Sugar Shed: Sarina Sugar Shed is one of its kind in Australia and has a big story to tell! It is a multi-award-winning attraction fuelled by an ingenious miniature sugar mill and distillery. Adult Social Circus Classes: Friday night classes. Sensory Circus Tribe (Mackay) was established over 11 years ago, to provide outstanding entertainment and classes to the community which now has expanded to other Queensland regions. Eureka Street Furniture Mackay Grand Opening: Bring the whole family to welcome us to the neighbourhood. We’ll have a jumping castle, face painting and food trucks set up —plus grand opening specials store wide.

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Visit the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens: Discover one of Australia’s youngest Botanic Gardens, located at beautiful Mackay on the Central Queensland Coast. Learn Photography with Marty Strecker: Explore our region while learning a little more about your making images, whether that’s camera settings or other elements to help you achieve the result you imagine. Visit Eungella National Park: Walk the tracks that lead to spectacular views down the Pioneer Valley. Stop for a picnic at Broken River and then wander along the banks watching the platypus in the gently-flowing water.

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Kids Eat Free Saturday at Magpies Mackay: Kids Eat Kids Eat Free from the Pee Wee’s Kids Menu when a member purchases a main meal 5-6pm. Mackay Hospital Foundation Family Race Day at Mackay Turf Club: The annual Family Race Day is again on this year, raising much needed funds for the local Children’s wards of our Mackay and Proserpine Base Hospitals thanks to Mackay Hospital Foundation (MHF) and Triple M. $5 from every ticket sold will go to MHF and the children of our local region. Leaving Jackson — The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show at The Mecc: For more than 40 years, Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written. Indulge yourself at Donut Empire: Donut empire are amazing donuts, cronuts, fudge, vegan and gf that just to name a few.

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Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Bruce's Memorial Service to be held 10.00am on Friday 26th February at Black Springs Golf Course, Callaway Court, Bakers Creek.

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Joan McNeill, Ray Muller, Andrea Pozza, Rob Oliver, Steve Obela, Past District Governor, Ken Kelly, Joyce Kelly, Bruce Wolsey (in the jeep), Rob Denman, Sonya Muller, Greg Whitmore, Frank Gilbert, Julie Lang, Julieanne Gilbert and John Lang.

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Combined Mackay Rotary Clubs celebrate 100 years in Australia

New Rotary member, Tiana Fry, with Port of Mackay president, Ron Palmer.

THERE WAS a wonderful atmosphere of unity and warmth amongst seven of Mackay’s Rotary Clubs who met at Queens Park last week-end. Rotary Club members paraded down Shakespeare Street from Jubilee Park to Queens Park, carrying flags from different countries to celebrate 100 years of Rotary International in Australia. They were met by members of the Port of Mackay Rotary, who hosted a sausage sizzle. The happy gathering was similar to an Olympic tradi-

tion, as a Rotary baton has been paraded through Mackay’s Rotary Clubs. Host Club, Port of Mackay Rotary President, Ron Palmer, said “the baton will head down to Sarina with a handover from Mackay Group One to Rockhampton Group Two.” “The Rotary baton will then continue on its journey to all Rotary Clubs between Mackay and Harvey Bay and west to Longreach and then to Rotary’s 45 Queensland Clubs,” Mr Palmer said. “After Queensland, the baton will go to all other Rotary

Clubs throughout Australia.” Mr Palmer said Rotary Club leaders from the Clubs Mackay, Mackay North, Northern Beaches, Mackay Sunrise, Sarina, Mackay West, Walkerston, Pioneer Valley and Mackay Rotaract. The informal gathering was addressed by the Member for Mackay, Julianne Gilbert, and by Gladstone Councillor Laurence Bonaventa. A new member and lifelong Mackay resident, Tina Fry was also inducted into the Port of Mackay Rotary Club.

28.01.1976 ~ 04.02.2021 Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Steven's Memorial Service to be held 1.00pm on Tuesday 23rd February at Whitsunday Funerals Chapel, 209 Shakespeare Street, Mackay.

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BUGEJA, Lawrence Samuel (Tarz) of Mackay, formerly of Mt Jukes. 13/01/1930 – 11/02/2021 Much loved Husband of Isabella Bugeja, and the late Angie Bugeja (nee Germanotta), Loved Father and Father-in-law of Paul and Michelle, Bernadine and Lex McKinnon, Rodney and Kylee, Stuart and Anita, Beloved Grandfather of Corrina, Elliott, Ayla (Dec), Kate, Payton, Brayden, Rielly and Cody, and Beloved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle to all his extended families. BUDBY, Dorothy Lorna of Mackay 6/10/1947 – 27/01/2021 Loved Partner of Barry Mooney. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Leslie & Sandra, Lynette & Laurie Masso, Terence (dec’d) & his children, and adored Nana and Great Nana of their families. Loved Sister of her only surviving sibling Les, and loved Sister-in-law, Aunty, Cousin. Grandmother and Great Grandmother to the Budby, Dallachy, Walsh and Brown families. Friend to many including the McLennan family, and her Bingo mates. ANDREWS, Edward Thomas (Ted) Of Carlyle Gardens 28/07/1931 – 9/02/2021 Beloved Husband of Patricia (dec’d). Loved Father of Lorraine, Christine, Collene, and Phillip, and loved Father-in-law of Rolf, Stan, Steven, and Maree. Adored Pop of 13, and Great Poppy of 19.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF PLANNING SCHEME POLICY AMENDMENT 3 TO THE MACKAY REGION PLANNING SCHEME 2017 Notice is given in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 that, on February 10, 2021, Mackay Regional Council resolved to adopt Planning Scheme Policy (PSP) amendment 3. The amendment will commence on March 1, 2021. The purpose and general effect of the PSP amendment 3 is to amend the following five PSPs to reflect modern requirements: • • • • •

PSP – subsurface drainage design; PSP – structures/bridge design; PSP – cycle facilities and pathway design; PSP – pavement design; PSP – site regrading.

From March 1, 2021, these PSPs: (a) will be available for inspection or purchase at council’s Customer Service Centre at 73 Gordon Street, Mackay; and (b) can be viewed online and downloaded at www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ planningschemes For more information contact council’s Strategic Planning program on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email strategic.planning@mackay.qld.gov.au. Michael Thomson Chief Executive Officer Mackay Regional Council PO BOX 41 │ Mackay QLD 4740

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NORRIS, Mary Josephine of West Mackay. 25/09/1937 – 11/02/2021 Dearly beloved Wife of Reg. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gail & Ross, Tony & Jean, Therese & Ivan, Gina & Robert, Peter, Marissa & Peter, and adored Nan / Nanny of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

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TORTORA, Maisie Dell of Mackay. 18/10/1938 – 8/02/2021 Dearly beloved Wife of Sam (dec’d). Much loved Mother & Mother-in-law of Greg & Jenny, Shane & Robyn, and Leanna & Bill. Adored Grandmother of Ashlee & Scott, Liam, Nicole & Toby, Jayden, Siani & Blair, Brittney & Russell, Kerrod & Kylee, and Cameron. Loved Great Grandmother of Scarlett and Leighton; Esme; Ayla and Rhett; and Cooper. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt.

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Combined Mackay Rotary Clubs celebrate 100 years in Australia

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Sharing a passion for high-powered motor vehicles from a foregone era

THE MACKAY Rod and Custom Club is a club for the passionate car enthusiast, who just loves the sight and sound of a high powered car roaring down the street. This club is open to anyone with a car of American origin, a custom car, street rod, or a

high performance vehicle that is a minimum of 30 years old, unless approved by the committee as a special interest vehicle. The Mackay Rod and Custom Club was established in 1983, by a group of individuals who were passionate about

cars and helping the local community. The Mackay Rod and Custom Car president, Tony Camilleri, said the club was approachable and ‘Gather for meetings the first Sunday of every month at the showgrounds at 11am’.

“You might go for a drive every second meeting, if we can,” Mr Camilleri said “We’re approachable and can accommodate.” Some of their charitable efforts sees them hold a large car show every two years, where they raise funds to give to many different charities. At other times, they also donate to charities and other notfor-profit organisations.

“This year, we are having a car show at the showgrounds but the date is yet to be set,” Mr Camilleri said. He said the show would feature ‘southern and local cars, good show cars’. “We do get cars from Cairns, Brisbane and Canberra,” he said. “All the capitals, they always turn up. “We donate back to the community in a large way, we

do give back to the community what we put in.” The club has such a reputation that it is not uncommon to see them at special events. “We were invited to the ring road by TMR,” “We gathered and did a drive by the bridge. “We were hoping to get more cars, but due to COVID restrictions, we were restricted to five cars. “It promoted our club.”

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Local car club members indulge in returning old motor vehicles to showroom condition MACKAY’s Pioneer Classic Car Club members have a wonderful collection of cars dating back to the 1950s and through to the 1980s. Club Secretary, Tracey Woods said the Club is based at Mirani and meets every month. “After a quick meeting, we go on a leisurely car run to locations like Airlie Beach, Eungella and Seaforth,” Tracey smiled. “The Club also runs an annual Dads’ Day In The Valley, where fathers bring their pride and joy from as far away as Townsville and Rockhampton. “Members cars are mainly classic, but Dads also bring their classic motorbike, trucks and boats on this special day.” Tracy said this annual event includes lots of stalls and food, plus judges assess each car entered in competitions.

‘Money raised on these days has been donated to the Children’s Ward at the Mackay Hospital, to Mackay Alzheimers and to heaps of other charities. “On Fathers’ Day, people of all ages come along, but most of our members are over 40. ‘I love all of the cars, even if they aren’t restored. “I love the shapes and the lines of classic cars, especially if they have a really big engine that makes a lot of noise. “We have members with all sorts of cars such as VWs and one enthusiast brings his beautiful late model Lamborgini.” Tracy said the Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club has been going for over 10 years and currently has 128 passionate car loving members. “My husband and I started the restoration on our Holden Sandman panel van in Janu-

ary 2014 and we finished two years later. “It took thousands of hours and sometimes my husband worked all day, every day. ‘When I bought the Sandman for my husband, the Sandman had a tiny dot of rust. “But a year later after we sanded-off the paint, there was bog everywhere which was hiding lots of rust. “But now there is no bog in our Sandman whatsoever and our car is now very valuable as it’s in perfect condition. “In fact, restoration cost a lot more than the $25,000 that I paid for it !” Tracey Woods said the next meeting of the Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club is on March 14, at 31 Alexandra Street, Mirani, and anyone who loves their car or is interested is very welcome.

Pioneer Valley Car Club’s Marty Muscat and his son, Brendan, in their speciallyrestored XC Falcon.

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The addiction is real Out of Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay the weather is looking awesome all week-end, with Sunday looking the better of the two days. We are right on the quarter moon which means very little tidal movement. Combine this with the good weather forecast and it’s time to hit the deeper water around the outer islands or even better — make your way out to the ‘shoals’. Out at the ‘shoals’, large mouth Nannnygai are a staple, and if it’s your lucky day you might snag a Red Emperor or two.

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Barramundi any day of the week WELL, it’s that exciting time of the year again for many North Queensland anglers with the official opening of the 2021 Barramundi season. Good numbers are being caught on lures and live mullet around the shores and estuaries. For those chasing that trophy metre-plus fish, head out to Peter Faust dam. Coral trout have been spotted everywhere around the Whitsunday Islands lately. Try using pilchards or casting stickbaits around the fringing reefs. If you’re lucky enough to be

heading to the outer Great Barrier Reef, they are hot on the bite along with your usual reef fin fish species like Red Throat Emperor and Sweetlip. Reds and Nannigai are on the chew, but with the new moon upon us the bigger tides are making it harder to fish the deeper ground. Big tides also means plenty of mud crabs should be on the move so get those pots in for a chance to jag a feed. Happy fishing and see you next week! — Brad Gardner

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Motocross full throttle towards CQ Series Championships Story: Jacob Cumner Photos: Dave Lovi. MACKAY’S Motocross community have begun the year with big plans, with the Junior Motocross Club set to host some major events during the coming race season. The official start of round one of the Central Queensland series in March also marks the 41st anniversary of the CQ Motocross Series. The first round will kick-off on March 13 with two days of racing. In what is seen as a boon for the club is the recent advice that the 2021 Queensland Motocross Championships will be held in Mackay in July. “The whole of the Mackay Junior Motocross committee is proud to be hosting the Queensland Championships this year,” said Club President, Aaron Ross. “This event has not come our way since 2016; it really cements the hard work and effort put in by our committee members over the years. “It carries through with our vision to grow the club and showcase what the Mackay Junior Motocross track has to offer. “Hosting the Central

Queensland Series also showcases the talent of local riders coming from our Club,” he emphasised. “We have some of the best junior riders, who have paved their way in motocross as they came up through the ranks at our club. “They will be top contenders in their class come race days.” According to Aaron Ross, Mackay Junior Motocross has been doing great things over the past two years to build the club and raise its profile as a sport. The club has more than doubled in members since 2018, and incorporates families with young ones starting out. “With the numbers of families joining the club, and intrinsically the sport, it means we are doing our bit in keeping the sport of motocross going. “We have some awesome new young members just starting out in the club, who’ll move up in the ranks and hopefully become stars to watch in the future,” he said. Aaron Ross continued: Practice at the Club have been attracting high numbers every week-end. A huge percentage of those are junior riders. “This tells us motocross is

Eddie Ross negotiates a jump at Mackay Motocross track.

alive and thriving in Mackay.” “We are proud of where the Mackay Junior Motocross Club is heading, and we also have a great crew of volunteers to make it all work. “Our track crew is secondto-none and is equally proud of the club and the track, thus ensuring riding conditions for the race season are set to be prime for every event.” “Having a well-maintained facility to be able to host events such as the Queensland Motocross Championships means the Mackay club can showcase not only its facilities but also the level of talent coming from

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the riders, Mr Ross sad. “Within the club and it also means that our club is helping giving our younger riders the opportunity to compete in high calibre events in their own backyards” Mr Ross said. “Young and old riders are going to be pumped to be competing in a Queensland Championship in their own backyards.” Anyone wishing to volunteer, sponsor, officiate or help-out in any way to assist the Mackay Junior Motocross Club’s event preparations can do so by contacting Aaron Ross on 0429 699 360.

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Mackay Golf Club Veterans play single stableford A VETERANS’ golf competition in the Men’s Single Stableford was held on Monday February 8, sponsored by John Crerar. Seventy-three players teed-off and the winner was Russell Griffin (pictured right) on 39 points, followed by runner-up Mark Gayton on 39 points and Peter Warren on 37 points. The Veterans’ Competition for the Ladies Single Stableford was sponsored by Cecily Meng, with 31 players taking to the field of play. The winner was May Scott-Morris with 33 points, followed by runner-up Val Aldridge on 33 points. The Single Stableford (medley) held on Tuesday 9 had 30 players with the winner being Mark Barraclough on 40 points followed by Runner Up Jarrad Frazer on 38 points. On Wednesday February 10, the Ladies Single Stableford was sponsored by CMR Recycling. It had 43 golfers and the winner was Toni Woolcock on 41points with Runner Up Christine Nice on 37 points. The next day saw a Men’s Single Stableford, with a total 126 people head out. The A Grade Winner was Brock Markley on 40 points with A Grade Runner Up Jay Watling on 38 points. The B Grade Winner was Sam Taare on 38 points followed closely by B Grade Runner Up Tom Steer on 34 points. The C Grade Winner was Brendan Day on 42 points with Runner Up Peter Fordyce on 39 points. The Friday’s Single Stableford (Medley) Competition only had two competitors playing with the Winner was Dale Neale on 34 points. The Competition Single Stableford (Medley 9 Holes) was sponsored by CQ Point of Sale and had 25 golfers take to the field. The winner was Bruce McDowall on 20 points

with the runner-up Dennis Cridland on 20 points. Saturday, February 13, saw the Mens Single Stableford with a total of 223 golfers. The A Grade Winner was Jay Watling on 39 points followed A Grade Runner Up Fluff Woolcock on 39 points. The B Grade Winner was Warren Harrison on 41 points with B Grade Runner Up Ian Tremlett-Johnstone on 39 points. The C Grade winner was Ben Falconer on 39 points followed by C Grade runner-up Noel Edmonds on 36 points/. The Ladies Single Stableford on Saturday was sponsored by Tracie Harvison with 37 golfers playing hard. The winner was Shae Holmes on 34 points with Runner Up Joy Hold on 33 points. Callaway Challenge Rd one of five (Ladies) on Sunday had seven players, with the Winner being Jess McEwan on 35 points. The Callaway Challenge Round one of five (Mens) saw 41 players take part. The Winner was Peter Oric on 40 points with the Runner Up Anthony Barrow on 39 points. Mackay Golf Course has recently reopened three renovated greens and one of the members eagled #15 (par 4), the first since they resumed play. Congratulations to Ray Cook.

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Cyclone’s intense swim training takes members to State Sprints INTENSE training by members of Mackay’s Cyclone Swimming Club over many month now sees a squad travelling to Brisbane to compete in the Queensland State Sprint Championships. To be held at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on February 13 and 14, the meet is open to registered competitive swimmers, those registered with clubs affiliated with other state associations and international swimmers. Contestants from the Cyclone Club included Timothy Adams, Eden Bagley, Rourke Bagley, Anna Boxall, Ruby

Boxall, Alex Brannan, Anessa Brannan, Isaac Hobley, Riley Mackay, Mackenzie Neilsen, Daniel Parnikov, Emilia Simpson, Michael Smyth and Jarek Taylor. Cyclone Club members were invited to compete in an intense two-week training program prior to the Cannonvale Short Course Carnival on January 23 and 24. The training certainly paid off, with the majority of swimmers receiving personal bests and many medals. One of the big highlights in the new year was seeing our

club dominate in the ‘skins’ event, where the top six placed swimmers in all 25m events then competed in recurring 25m sprints, with the lastplaced swimmer bring eliminated in each round. Jarek Taylor and Kaiden Neilsen both came home with wins as well as some good prize money to top it off. On January 30, Club swimmers backed-up at the annual Mirani long-course event in hot and humid conditions. The Cyclones were very strong in numbers at this carnival, with almost a full squad taking part —including even

the littlest of Cyclones. Once again, there were many personal bests and medals to be gained, and many of our members qualified and participated in the ‘dash for cash’ events, similar to skins yet in only 50m sprint and freestyle. Recently club swimmers travelled to Emerald and Townsville on February 5 and 6 to set individual qualifying times. At the Emerald long course event, brother/sister doe Mackenzie and Kaiden Neilsen each received age championship awards.

Cyclone swimmers Eden Bagley and Anna Boxall at Mirani.

Rugby Union Central Qld Muster adds Kodokan Judo’s long history in impetus to lifting game in Mackay MACKAY District Junior Rugby Union successfully won its bid to host the Rugby Unions Central Queensland Muster 2020.

However this was deferred to 2021 due to Covid-19. Rugby Union players and teams will travel from as far as

Extreme Excavators in Mackay Region Girls Competition Jumper: Eve Doull, with lifter Ruby Blackhurst (Mackay). Burdekin team in pink and white.

Hervey Bay, the Central Highlands and the Whitsundays, plus all regions in between. Over 350 participants will attend on May 1 and 2, 2021. The Muster has been an integral part of the Junior Rugby community for many years, with all areas showcasing their best. Players have the opportunity to make the Central Queensland Bushrangers teams in U12, mixed gender. The 13, 14 and 16s boys will then travel to Toowoomba in the June/July school holidays for the State Championships and the junior teams will have the chance to make Queensland Country team. The growth and talent of junior rugby union over recent times has been amazing and the Union said it would like to

continue to provide a pathway for junior players. This also gives junior referees a chance to grow their skill sets. There are about 200 rugby union players travelling to this carnival. Some regions have restricted travel which has limited competition. Having young players competing against other areas assists with growth and learning. Mackay District Junior Rugby Union will commence pathways training on February 19 at Quarry Hill between 4-6pm and, in the Whitsunday region, at the Whitsunday’s Sports Park on February 20 from 8-11 am. At the conclusion of this training, a Whitsunday Rugby Touch Carnival will be held from 1pm to 8pm.

Pinged for valued service over 40 years MACKAY Table Tennis life member, Kev Abbott, is prepared to help the club just about anywhere, but don’t ask him to cook! “He helps out at tournaments, but we don’t let him cook as he’s hopeless,” said wife Donna, the club’s treasurer for the past six years and also a life member. “We have him doing the bar, taking orders in the kitchen or cleaning.” Kev was named as a life member at the Association’s annual presentation night by president Janice Kent, who said he had been a great supporter of the club over a long time. Kev joined the club about 40 years ago when he was 23, when he mowed the lawns with a push mower.

He has sold a lot of tickets on behalf of the club and still helps with fund raising. He has played for Mackay at the Queensland and national veterans tournaments, and it’s only been the past 18 months when he has not played in the Tuesday night fixtures, cutting back to just the morning competition. He has been on the club’s committee for about 10 years, and is dedicated to the club. “It’s a good club, a good playing centre and lots of good people,” he said. Fixtures have resumed in both Tuesday morning and night competitions, as well as juniors, and regular training sessions are available. Go to the associations Facebook or website for information.

the community MACKAY’S Kodokan Judo Club has a long history in the community. The Club was started in 1959 by Sensei Henry Trindorfer and there have been quite a few other coaches over the years. The current head coach is Sensei Wayne Palmer. Sensei Wayne started training at the Mackay club 36 years ago, with the club continuing to grow. Judo Club members compete at state and national levels, with most members having competed internationally over the years. The Mackay training room, or Dojo, has outgrown its original old school building, and is now using the large training hall which is now one of the best training areas in the country.

The Club has two Olympic-size competition areas and two warm-up areas, which are useful for competitions. Hard work by members and their families over the years has enabled the Club to grow and improve. Judo is an Olympic and Commonwealth sport, practised around the world in most countries. Judo started in Tokyo, Japan, in 1882 by founder Professor Kano Jigoro. The Kodokan Judo Club training is from 6pm every Tuesday and Friday evening at 6 Swayne St, North Mackay. The club hosts four competitions a year at the hall, with one held every term. Mackay judo competitions will be held on March 28, June 20, September 26 and December 5.

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Bowls experiences Pioneer Club swimmers smash significant lift in PBs at RMHC Queensland Sprints player interest THERE were mixed results for both the Mackay District Bowls and their opponents, the North Queensland Thunder, recently. In trials played at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club, Mackay won two of the three matches. Mackay took the first with three rinks, plus 12, and then the second five rinks, plus 25. However, the North Queensland Thunder came back on and won the final match on five rinks, plus 25. Overall, Mackay District won nine of the 18 rinks with a margin of just 12 shots, so there is very little between the two districts. This was the final trial for Mackay and the three selectors were Martin Corr, Proserpine, Trevor Kelly from Northern Beaches, and Neil Blackburn, from Wests Tigers. They will name 12 players for the Challenge Cup in Townsville on March 20/21, plus 16 players for the State District Sides Championship in the Gateway District from April 28. Sixty-four men took to the carpeted green at Wests Tigers

PIONEER Swim Club members made the long journey to Brisbane for the Ronald McDonald House Charity Queensland Sprint Championships last week-end. Many swimmers walked away with new personal bests and personal goals achieved. Jade Bounden qualified for six events over the two day meet, achieving her set goal of a sub-29 for the 50-freestyle event now swimming the event in 28.73. Little sister Ella Bounden competed for the first time at the event, finishing with two personal bests in both her freestyle and backstroke events. Pioneer had 11 swimmers at the event over the weekend and managed an overall personal best total of 17.71 over 36 events. Powerhouse Caleb O’Brien kept improving every event this season, which has seen him achieve personal bests and the sprint championships were no different. Caleb competed in four events and achieved a personal best in each one. He is truly reaping the rewards of hard

for their annual $5,000 Fours Carnival. This club continues to flourish and increase its membership, which is remarkable after just two years from opening. North Mackay aims to stage their Bushman’s Bakery “Under the Shed” in a $12,000 Fours Carnival. This is for any combination of men and/or women, for a first-place prize of $4,500. The event has quickly attracted a lot of interest from all parts of Queensland and the maximum of 32 teams was reached within days. Bowls in the Mackay District is on the up with nominations for the Mackay Mixed District Bowls Association and the Mixed Pairs Championship on February 27 and 28. This was the best nomination in years and there is still interest before nominations close. Last year’s winner, Manny Isgro, is playing elsewhere at the moment so his partner, Betty Nicolle, will play with clubmate, Ash Warland. Runners-up, Lorna Coad and Peter Blackburn, will be hoping to go one better and take the title in 2021.

work and dedication to his sport. The biggest personal best from this weekend not only for Pioneer, but also for the Mackay region, was newcomer Stevie Brand. Stevie took a whooping 4.41 seconds off her 50m freestyle, which saw the team erupt in cheers from the grandstand. Stevie started with the club last season and has taken nat-

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urally to the water. Maybe it’s in the blood as cousin Kylie Smith (nee Brand) was also once a competitor from the Mackay region. Club swimmers are now focusing on the North Queensland championships to be hosted in Townsville next month. The swimmers are all on a high now with the club hoping to carry this energy through to the next competition.

THE Moranbah Horse and Pony Club held its ‘Come and Try day’ and sign-on last Saturday, February 13. The Club had a wonderful start to the season and members welcomed newcomers and familiar faces. Chief Instructor Janine Schuurman took new young riders for a walk-and-talk about setting future goals for new horse riding members. Current members and their horses then had a lesson in flat work. Riders had a fantastic day and tried-out their horse-riding skills. There are many exciting events on this year’s calendar for the Moranbah Horse and Pony Club which members can look forward to, plus the club has a new executive committee.

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THE Breakaway Horse Riders Club is now the second biggest club in the Australian Trail Horse Riders Association, which was established in 1986. Club President Roxy Aprile said the club’s strength is in the members, generous property owners and the public. Ms Aprile said the club is appreciative of their support. “Our members range from three to 75 and include families spanning three generations,” she said. “It is wonderful to see grandparents, their children and grandchildren riding horses together and enjoying the bush while camping together with their horses. “Breakaway’s 143 members

enjoy trail riding at a range of public and remote locations on private properties for day rides, week-end and weeklong camps.” The club also hosts a range of horsemanship clinics and education events. “Breakaway has a large focus on community well-being. Our club has always been heavily involved in community work. “For the past 17 years, the Breakaway Horse Riders Club has run a successful charity ride in conjunction with Dows Creek Hall Committee. This has raised important funds for Heart and Cancer research. “Our annual charity ride is co-ordinated by Vicki Crowley and now attracts over 100 local riders who ride from Marian to Dows Creek.

“It is wonderful to see a sea of riders in our annual ride come over the bridge at Mirani on the way to Dow’s Creek.” The riders all wear a coloured theme. “This year’s Charity Ride will be on Saturday, May 15, and we will be riding to raise awareness of melanoma and heart research,” Ms Aprile said. In 2020, the Club supported Missy Clarkson, club member Linda Mittelstadt’s 12-yearold niece. Missy very sadly lost her second battle with cancer last year. The Club held an online raffle for a saddle made by Koumala saddler, Peter Bradford. “The sale of tickets raised $3,000 for Missy’s charity

‘This Strong Mum’, which supports parents of profoundly sick children with cancer. “Our children’s hospitals care for very sick children who, like adults, constantly need blood or plasma donations. The Club encourages everyone to donate blood and plasma and we arrange donation days throughout the year,” Ms Aprile said. “But riders do need their own horse, transport and sound riding ability to join the Breakaway”. Anyone seeking to participate, or who has any questions about the Club, please email breakaway.sec@gmail.com Everyone is welcome to like the Facebook page Breakaway Horse Riders Mackay.

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Kohler leads Mackay cricket upset over Brothers AN OUTSTANDING display of batting and bowling from Lane Kohler helped Norths Cricket Mackay Club defeat ladder leaders Brothers Cricket by five wickets in last week-end’s First Grade Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Poole Cup one-day competition. Kohler claimed two wickets from seven overs and conceded only 19 runs. His bowling was followed by a brilliant 131 not out off 86 balls, which included 8 sixes and 14 fours. Brothers’ Michael Dunn scored 77 and Nathan Fowler scored 73, with the team remaining on top of the ladder. This result narrows the gap between the competition’s top two teams. The remaining three rounds will be crucial in determining who finishes on top at the end of the regular season. In other matches, Souths Sharks Cricket Club continued their 2021 resurgence, defeating Walkerston Cricket club by 11 runs. Souths have now recorded three wins from the last four rounds.

Souths Captain, Shaun Austin, was again their best with the bat, adding 90 runs, while Suhail Salih took three wickets for 30 runs from eight overs. Walkerston’s Neil Gustavson scored 52 runs and leg spinner, Joel Bock, claimed three wickets for seven runs from 4.3 overs. On their home field, The Magpies Cricket Club dominated Pioneer Valley Cricket, winning by 120 runs. Magpies opener, Jaxn Sign, top scored for the Black and Whites with 58 runs. Pioneer Valley Captain, Tim Cridland, took three wickets for 31 runs from eight overs. This week-end’s fixtures are Norths versus Souths, Brothers versus Magpies and Walkerston versus Pioneer Valley. Souths and Magpies hope wet weather forecasts next week will prove wrong as they will be striving for the maximum points to qualify for a semi-final spot.

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