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A defiant David Luke on the bulldozer that he has threatened to use to block ADANI trucks from accesing the mine

ADANI bulldozed

Farmer to block mine access

By JOHN BELL

IN AN historic battle that will be noticed nationwide, Queensland’s

$2 billion ADANI (Bravus Resources) coal and rail project, and thousands of jobs, is about to

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Farmer threatens to block ADANI trucks FROM PAGE ONE In a dramatic battle which is rather like the mouse that roared, or David and Goliath, neighbouring farmers David and Katie Luke have threatened to use their bulldozer to block the mine-access road and stop thousands of trucks and construction of the Carmichael coal mine. This is because it is alleged that ADANI company Bravus Resources has not paid its bills and honoured ADANI’s contracts to build an access road to Queensland’s newest massive coal mine. An unnamed Bravus Mining and Resources spokesperson told the Mackay Local News that, “As announced in November 2018, the Carmichael Mine and Rail Project is fully funded, including funds required for upgrades to the public-owned Mine Access Road in the Isaac Region. “Construction is well underway and we look forward to delivering first coal later this year.” However, in a claimed breach of a compensation agreement

signed by ADANI in 2016, thousands of trucks and road trains pass though the front garden of David and Katie’s Moray Homestead on their way to the Carmichael coal mine. A bulldozer-led halt to the coal mine is now expected because Mr Luke, the Isaac Council and state Burdekin MP Dale Last all doubt previous claims by ADANI and Bravus Resource that it does not have the money to build an access road on his station’s boundary to the mine. “When I signed the compensation agreement in 2016, ADANI had 21-days, weather permitting, to build a boundary cattle fence on the edge of my station to their mine,” Mr Luke said. “Then Adani said it didn’t have the money to build the road. And so to do the right thing, I rejected a monetary payment and offered a land swap, as long as they shifted the road away from the bush track, to and through my station homestead. “I offered to compromise and I bent over backwards to help ADANI.

“Then I couldn’t believe it when they built a quarry on the Isaac Council’s gazetted new route for the access road. “Our grandfathers died to protect this country and now we are giving it away. “Not one landowner objected to the mining lease application as we wanted to work with ADANI, as we used to have an excellent working relationship with ADANI.” The irony of the looming halt to trucking and the construction of the Bravus Resources/ADANI’s coal mine is that critics claim the access road and fencing costs are small change, when compared with the $2 billion costs of building the coal mine. It’s also claimed that Bravus has inflated the $100M cost to build the Isaac Council’s requested access road. Local Burdekin MP Dale Last strongly supports the nine surrounding cattle station owners and the Isaac and Whitsunday Councils, who are in long standing and protracted disputes with ADANI

David Luke on his bulldozer and with Bravus Resources. “I certainly hope that these delays in failing to deliver noncore mining road and cattle fencing will cease to be continually delayed,” Mr Last said.

“The Palaszczuk Government has given ADANI/Bravis its mining licence and it has the power to prosecute them for failing to ensure serious environmental harm is not caused to the land owners!

“I recently met with ADANI/ Bravus Resources CEO Lucas Dow and I stressed his responsibility to honour ADANI’s contract obligations to the landowners and to the councils and for them to be good corporate citizens.”

Trucking halt could risk $16b COVID in sewers ‘not bad news’

A TRUCKING halt to ADANI’s Carmichael mine would delay and puts at risk $16 billion in royalties to be paid to the Queensland Government by the ADANI company, Bravus Resources. The Palaszczuk Government’s former opposition to the ADANI coal mine has been blamed with causing former federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to lose the last federal election, when every federal electorate north of Brisbane fell to the Morrison Government. In a bizarre twist, Queensland’s the Deputy Premier Steven Miles and his Coordinator General Tony Power, plus Mines Minister Scott Stewart have all now been accused of looking the other way. They appear to be ignoring breaches to contractual road and environmental obligations with landowners, and the Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Councils. Local regional Burdekin MP Dale Last expressed his frustration at this unnecessary dispute. “This is what happens when agreements are not honoured,” he said. “For landholders to take this

Bravus CEO David Boshoff drastic action tells me that there are serious problems between ADANI/Bravus and its neighbouring landholders which need to be resolved. ‘I certainly hope that ADANI Bravus will move quickly to address (landholder) concerns and also with all other surrounding landholders and with both councils. An unnamed Bravus spokesperson said the company “values our relationship with all our neighbours and over the years we have worked hard to ensure our Project can co-exist with their existing pastoral businesses. “We understand and share Mr Luke’s frustration that we have been unable to complete upgrades

Adani Aus CEO Lucas Dow to the publicly-owned council road and complete fencing on his property. We require approval of our proposed road design from Isaac Regional Council prior to us being able to undertake the works. “We will continue to actively pursue approvals from Isaac Regional Council so we can get on with upgrading the public road, including the section in front of Mr Luke’s property, as soon as possible. “We continue to seek resolution with the Isaac Regional Council in relation to approval of our plans to spend more than $100 million to upgrade the council-owned road.”

NEWS that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been found in weekly testing of Mackay’s sewerage system is actually not bad news. CSIRO’s Land and Water Science Director Dr Paul Bertsch said advanced or early warning detection is incredibly useful for monitoring and response in the recovery phase. “COVID-19 genetic material in waste water may come from a person who has recovered from the COVID virus and is still shedding but is no longer infectious,” he said. “It doesn’t necessarily mean that there is social transmission in the community, but it does raise awareness that anyone with minor symptoms should go and get tested.” Clearly, a single positive test does not mean that there is a COVID pandemic in Mackay which would cause an uncontrolled spread of the virus and strike down people across the community. However Dr Bertsch explained that repeat positive COVID results in (Mackay’s) sewerage water may indicate that an infectious person is living or visiting (Mackay), who has not yet been identified. “The results will strengthen Queensland Health’s cautious response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “Repeated detections of COVID-19 will highlight the importance of everyone getting tested, especially if you have cold and flu type symptoms similar to COVID-19.” Dr Bertsch said weekly collection and testing of sewerage water by the Mackay Regional Council, by Queensland Health, the University of Queensland

and the CSIRO is particularly useful for catchments with vulnerable populations where testing using other methods may not be feasible. “It demonstrates that Australia has the capability to deliver timely COVID-19 wastewater surveillance data to inform decisions, response actions and public communications. “Any detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the region’s wastewater is assessed by Queensland Health against recent known cases in our region. “It is also important to stay home and isolate until everyone of us gets the results of your COVID-19 test and your symptoms resolve.” Queensland Health advises that if COVID-19 is detected in the greater Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions, then it is important for each of us to stay 1.5m from other people, or two big steps. “Washing hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitiser after physical contact with other people or commonly touched surfaces is also important,” they said. “The possible spread of COVID is minimised if we always sneeze or cough into our arm or into a tissue and wash or sanitise your hands.” Queensland Health is taking sewerage water samples for testing from larger population centres, from popular holiday towns and some communities close to the border with NSW. More testing locations may be added to the program in the future. Wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 is now carried out across Australia and overseas in countries including Canada, Spain, Holland, New Zealand, the United States.

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Ride against darkness THIS Sunday Black Dog Ride’s “1 dayer” will bring together motorbike riders for a memorable day to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Eight Australians take their lives every day, which means one life is lost to depression every three hours. An estimated 180 people attempt suicide each day in this country. Black Dog Riders aim to provide hope to communities and encourage Australians living with depression to seek assistance. Black Dog Ride Mackay coordinator Charles Linsley said raising awareness of depression in communities can be the best way to stop suicide. “Dozens of Mackay riders will use this, the ninth annual ride in Mackay, to drag the black dog out of the shadows and kickstart conversations to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevntion ins the Mackay Regional Community,” Mr Linsley said. 80 percent of Black Dog Ride participants have experienced depression or know someone who has.

Above: A black dog on a bike Right: Riders in last year’s event

Drug trade a scourge THE Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s (ACIC) CEO Mr Michael Phelan, said Australia’s Illicit drug trade is debilitating and destroying lives and the fabric of many communities in Australia. “It is one of the more tragic, harmful and wasteful aspects of illicit drug markets,” Mr Phelan said. “Organised crime groups make money through whatever illegal means they can and profit from the importation, manufacture, trafficking and sale of drugs that cause harm to the community. #“By measuring the level of consumption of illicit drugs and legal drugs with abuse potential, then we can identify new sources of threat and be used as a key indicator of the harm posed by these substances. “The ACIC continues to provide advice to Government, law enforcement and policy partners on drug trends during the COVID-19 pandemic and the period of related restrictions.

Regional Qld, highest ecstasy use in Aus REGIONAL Queensland has Australia’s the highest use of the illegal drug ecstasy or MDMA consumption in Australia and the second highest use of cocaine and methyl amphetamine. On February 25, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Report disclosed that analysis of sewerage water at Mackay’s two treatment plants and at each individual sewerage treatment site across the nation is kept secret. However this information may be available to Mackay Police and other drug detection agencies. Analysis of Mackay’s sewerage water suggests that there may be undetected illegal drug or ‘meth labs’ in northern Queensland, plus that drugs are being transported north from Brisbane and from other southern capital cities. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Report’s found that per capita consumption of cocaine and heroin in capital cities exceeded regional consumption. More importantly, the Report also found the per capita regional consumption of all the other drugs

A chart showing Qld city drug consumption (white) and Qld regional drug consumption (grey) exceeded that in capital cities. Clearly this has implications for response options because Mackay’s police and other anti-drug agencies resources, which are more thinly spread in northern Queensland and across regional Australia. Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission CEO Mr Michael Phelan said that drug markets are resilient. “In the year to August 2020,

the annual estimated consumption of cocaine, MDMA and heroin was at the highest level recorded and the consumption of methylamphetamine at the second highest recorded level,” he said. The Report also found that possibly due to COVID-19 restrictions, between April 2020 and August 2020 regional consumption of methylamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl decreased, while alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, oxyco-

done and cannabis increased and MDMA consumption remained relatively stable. “Sewerage water analysis across the nation found that Australians waste more than $8.9 billion a year methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and heroin in a year.” The 12th Annual Report estimated that 11.1 tonnes of methylamphetamine was consumed in Australia, as well as 5.6 tonnes of

cocaine, 2.6 tonnes of MDMA, and one tonne of heroin. Seventy-eight per cent of $6.96 billion was spent on methylamphetamine. The Report found that between April 2020 and August 2020 the population-weighted average consumption of methylamphetamine and fentanyl in capital cities decreased, while consumption of all other drugs increased. Analysis of Mackay and other sewerage plants water also found that alcohol and nicotine remain the most consumed drugs in Australia, with methylamphetamine the most consumed illicit drug. This analysis was part of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program led by The University of Queensland and The University of South Australia and Queensland Health. University of Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) Director Professor Kevin Thomas said this partnership provides a clear picture of drug consumption across Australia in of the most advanced programs in the world.

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Harmony for Mackay

Harmony Day aims to bring the city’s many cultural groups together. Pictured are members of the local Filipina community

MACKAY’S Harmony Day celebrates the many different cultures in the sugar city. Neighbourhood Hub’s Community Development Officer Valeyria Edsall said Harmony Day and Harmony Week makes her feel welcome in Australia. “I have come to appreciate everything Australia has to offer and it makes me feel welcome,” Mrs Edsall, who is originally from Russia, said. “I really appreciate the significance of this week and Harmony Day for migrants. “Anyone in Australian is made to feel welcome and appreciated, regardless of us coming from so many different backgrounds and cultures and experiences. “It’s so important to belong, it gives me a sense of identity, safety, and community.” Mrs Edsall said the outcome of the celebrations is to bring the community together and they hope to have a big attendance.

“Harmony day the first large multi-cultural community event held in Mackay,” she said. “The purpose is to bring local families together, so we can start celebrating our relationships and connections, strengthen our friendships and reach out to people next to you.” Mrs Edsall said another focus is to highlight local cultures and there will be quite a few cultural stalls at the event. “It will be so great just to be there together, celebrating our diverse and rich in who we are, so we’re all part of the same community. “Free events include local musicians, performances and an amazing array of stalls, along with activities for the children such as jumping castles. But none of this would have been possible without the support and funding of the Queensland Government and from the Mackay Regional Council.”

Mine to reopen with remote technology By ANDREW SORENSEN

ANGLO-AMERICA’s Grosvenor Mine at Moranbah will be operated remotely when production starts up this year. Grosvenor existing coal mine, which closed after a methane gas explosion, will reopen in second half of this year. Anglo-American’s Corporate and Communications Manager Lisa Clifford said the use of automation and remote operation includes the purchase of new longwall equipment for Grosvenor Mine, which will be fast-tracked. “Moranbah North is piloting some of this pioneering work including remote longwall operation,” she said. “Removing people from poten-

tial harm offers the greatest opportunity to materially improve safety in underground coal mining. “This technology will provide opportunities for operators to perform their roles from different areas of the mine, such as new surface remote operations centres.” Anglo-American introduced these changes after its Grosvenor Mine experienced a methane gas fire last May and the mine was sealed with concrete. Underground mining was suspended while investigations took place. Five workers were injured and transferred to Brisbane for treatment after receiving medical assistance at Moranbah Hospital. The workers were later discharged in a stable condition. Rostered workers at the time

were sent home on full pay and only essential staff were kept onsite for recovery work. Anglo-America is seeking Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s (RSHQ) approval to re-enter the mine to perform inspections, including power and gas restoring. Lisa Clifford said safety is the main priority and they are reviewing processes and controls, after production was stopped in May 2020. “(We) are investing in new data science and technological innovation, to ensure our underground operations go beyond current industry best practice,” she said. “We have committed to a range of measures to improve our controls and introduce further tech-

nological innovations across our underground mines. “We are further bolstering our automation and remote operation plans and making strong progress across our underground operations in the Bowen Basin.” However the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said Anglo-America’s automation of select jobs and some workers operating remotely at Grosvenor mine will pose additional risks which have not been considered. The union’s Queensland President Stephen Smyth said Anglo-American still need miners to undertake all the work required in these underground areas. He said the mining conditions won’t allow for automation to

Pressure mounts on Govt over pest spread THE Palaszczuk Government and Agriculture Minister Mark Furner are coming under increasing pressure to stop the uncontrolled spread of damaging weeds, Crazy Ants and Fall Army Worms in Northern Queensland. Research by Dr Daniel Montesinos from James Cook study has supported pleas by Mackay Regional Council’s, Marty Bella for a combined community volunteer, environmentalists, plus local, state and federal governments to jointly campaign to stop the uncontrolled spread of noxious weeds, Crazy Ants and Fall Army Worms.

Dr Montesinos said invasive plants usually take hold in land that has been disturbed by human intervention on farms and on roadsides and then spread. “If we can limit disturbance of natural environments, we can reduce biological invasions, particularly in tropical areas that are threatened by increasing human encroachment.” However Dr Montesino’s findings has been contradicted and challenged by North Queensland canegrower and Mackay Regional Councillor, Marty Bella. “It took a study to find out what people on the land have known for years and have

been ignored,” Cr Bella said. “To give context, while not a weed, a little over 100km to our north there is an infestation of Yellow Crazy Ant. These ants spray formic acid which forms a dense cloud. “Imagine we spent the millions on a mountain bike track at Eungella and it breaks out there. “All those dollars wasted – all that native wildlife in danger.” Cr Bella said the Queensland Government was monitoring the Fall Army Worm in the islands to the north of us. “Yet it took a landowner to find them after they had been here for a considerable period.”

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A mine worker in the control room. Picture supplied take the place of how actual people think. “Improvements only came about because of the failure in the culture of the management for

production at any cost,” he said. “The fact is we already have most of this in place and these changes (already in place) are a step forward.”

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Country festival on Keppel OUR local annual island country music festival will be at Great Keppel Island in July. This is the third year for Country on Keppel and will feature amazing country stars including Mackay’s very own Brad Butcher and Bella Mackenzie, who won the talent competition last year. The festival will be held on July 16 to 18 and include the Green Brothers Country in the Keppel Talent Search section. Last year’s festival was one of the few music events held during COVID restrictions and was a

great success. This year’s Country on Keppel will feature the SaltbushSix, who are excited to return to this festival. They said had a great time at last year’s Country on Keppel and can’t wait to be there again this year. Festival organiser Peter Blundell is looking forward to welcoming more fans to the island country concert this year. “There aren’t a lot of other country festivals held on an island,” Mr Blundell said. “The relaxed festival atmo-

sphere means fans have access to the artists and everyone is here to mingle and have a fun weekend. “Many country artists now regard the island festival as their favourite event of the year. “I knew from the moment the idea was floated that Country on Keppel would be a runaway success,” the festival organiser said. “Country on Keppel is now my favourite event of the year with great, new and exciting artists and some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia.”

A performance at last year’s Country on Keppel festival

Our Mayor rocks out Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson was on hand to announce a new festival recently. The Mayor (pictured left) strapped on a guitar and donned a cowboy hat at the launch of this year’s Rock’n’Country festival. Planning for the festival began back in 2019 after Local Building Maintenance Pty Ltd owner Geoff Baguley and other residents approached the Mackay Reigonal Council about the event. It took a couple of years to fire up due to the COVID pandemic but will run this year from August 20 to 22. “We are definitely at the point, where it’s all systems go,

everything is in place,” Mr Baguley said. Mr Baguley said he was looking forward to the event starting up and believed it would be a hit. “This is a major fundraiser for variety charity,” he said. “The variety charity starts just after this festival – ten days after our festival. “This is about raising money for the needy kids in Australia, in Queensland and more importantly, in North Queensland. We are hoping to raise $100,000 for this event for Variety.” Mr Baguley said he was impressed with how lavishly dressed the Mayor was for the announcement.

Singer’s fond memories

FORMER Mackay-based singer-songwriter Brad Butcher enjoyed last year’s Country on Keppel and has many fond memories The highlight was meeting his future wife on the island and they now have two children in a blended family with a third child on the way. “I enjoy bringing friends to Great Keppel Island, especially when its their first time to see seeing the island,” the singer said. “I played at the festival last year and I gotten to know the guys on the island. “I’ve also been keeping tabs on what’s been going on in the music industry and what festivals are happening and what not. “When I came across Country on Keppel last year, I couldn’t say

no, so I reached out and thankfully they had me on board. “This year, I’m going to present my songs, hang out with some mates and have a good time. “I’ve got four albums out these days and I have plenty of songs to choose from. “My style and music lands on the fringes of country, soap and even rocking blues at times.” Brad Butcher said he has a new album on the way and last year’s break from performing with COVID was a much-needed break that he didn’t realise he needed. “Last year I put my guitars down for seven months didn’t touch them.” “I actually went back to a day job, as I had to to make an income. But he’s raring to go for this year’s festival.

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Love thy neighbour Special day for celebrating connections

Madison Bradford with her beaut neighbour Bill and young Cooper

Nominate your own legend

IN THE lead up to Neighbour Day on Sunday, March 28, Mackay Regional Council is running its My Legendary Neighbour campaign. The campaign is to encourage people to think about their relationships with their neighbours. “When there’s a natural disaster, it’s neighbours who help each other to prepare and who pick up the pieces in the recovery process,” Mayor Greg Williamson said. Mayor Williamson said the campaign encouraged people to think about their relationships with their neighbours. He said close neighbours created resilient communities. What we want you to do is nominate your legendary neighbour, or maybe your street or cul-de-sac. “We’ve got some share platters and barbecue packs as prizes and all you have to do to go in the draw is tell us in 200 words or less what’s great about your neighbour. “Maybe you have a carpool setup or share a meal on a regular basis – maybe it’s something as

simple as seeing a smiling face over the fence and getting a warm greeting each day. “Sometimes the simple things make a big difference.” Madison Bradford from Diane Street, Mount Pleasant, vhas already nominated her neighbours Bill and Jo as legends in the campaign. “Bill and Jo are always there to help me when my husband is away,” Madison wrote in her submission. “Bill has cleaned and detailed my car, taken me to buy a new car battery and changed out the old one for me. Bill will take out the bins for me if its getting later in the day and he sees that my bins aren’t out yet. Bill and Jo care for our dog when we go away. “They care for the health and wellbeing of myself and my family! I am so incredibly grateful to have Bill and Jo as my neighbour!” If you have a great neighbour that you’d like to nominate in the My Legendary Neighbour campaign, head to mackay.qld.gov.au/neighbour

NEIGHBOUR Day will be celebrated in Mackay and around Australia next Sunday, March 28. The event is an annual celebration of community which encourages people to connect with their neighbours, whether they are near, far, or even online. The annual day is organised by leading service provider Relationships Australia. This year’s theme is “Every day is neighbour day” and is a call to action for all Australians to connect and support each other. While Neighbour Day is officially celebrated on the last Sunday in March each year, the purpose of the campaign is to raise national awareness of the importance of social connection and neighbourly actions throughout the year. It encourages people to make meaningful connections which last beyond the day itself. “Staying connected with others is a basic human need,” said Chris Alderson, Team Leader for Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), Mackay and Bowen. “And after the tough times we’ve all been through in 2020, it’s more important than ever to draw strength from each other, our relationships and our community. Social distancing does not mean social disconnection! “The impacts of loneliness, social isolation and estrangement from family and friends on an individual’s physical and mental health, and their vulnerability to suicide, are well documented.

Sinead and Debbie from the local Relationship Australia team with Neighbour Day packs “Social connection is such Alderson. “not just where we all an important protective factor live, but also where we work.” against mental health issues, Neighbour Day also celebrates which is why campaigns like social connection around AusNeighbour Day are so relevant.” tralia through the annual Tell Us In the week leading up to Neigh- Your Story competition, which bour Day, the Mackay RAQ venue recognises Australians who build will be distributing tea and biscuit and maintain relationships with packs with a greeting card and family, friends and neighbours poster about Neighbour Day to every day. their neighbours. If you want to get involved “We hope that it will be a con- with Neighbour Day, check out versation starter that encourages the website for some great ideas community connection,” said Mr at neighbourday.org/get-involved/

Come in spinner THE VALLEY Spinners and Craft Club has been running for 45 years and president Margaret Borg has enjoyed 32 of those years. Mrs Borg said she and her family have spun beautiful rugs and clothing from wool for countless generations. “We actually spin wool from fleece and very natural, goes right back,” Mrs Borg said. “Our mum and our heritage have always been very interested in wool and yarns. “My sister is an accomplished weaver and has got me into it, naturally into weaving and then one thing into another. “It’s just our absolute joy.’ Speaking of how the Valley Spinners came about, she said ‘it started with five ladies learning to spin in the valley.’ “We still have two of our original foundation members with us,” she said. “It is a very, very good club. We make very, very nice woven rugs and some beautiful rugs even woven in cotton. “Lots of beautiful knitting – very, very talented ladies, our group are.” Mrs Borg said the very talented and beautiful ladies meet at Garget twice a month.

Valley Spinners and Craft Club members show their creations

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Pool group dissolved PNG park

THE Memorial Pool Community Reference Group has been dissolved on March 10 by a formal Council vote. The group was established on January 2020 to provide community input into the pool’s future. However, the group was advised six months late that the site for the swimming centre was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. This listing was said to limit Council’s ability to undertake significant redevelopment. “This has impacted the role of the community reference group to the point where it is considered no longer required,” Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May said. “It was established to provide council with input into redevelopment plans in keeping with community needs and the most efficient use of public funds and resources. “Council is committed to maintaining the Memorial Swimming Centre to its current standard for the community and will continue to work with the operator to ensure the provision of this service. Operationally, there has been little change and routine maintenance continues to be undertaken.”

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THE Mackay Papua New Guinean community held its monthly catch up at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday. About 40 people turned up during the day, with each family bringing a plate of food to share, and enjoyed a picnic. It was an opportunity for the PNG community to get together brush up on their Tok Pisin with “wantoks” (those sharing a language and heritage) and to meet new people.

Good news for ageing bridge

BLOOMSBURY’S aging, flood-prone Caping Road bridge will soon be replaced. Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said Council will build a new and raised concrete floodway and bridge, which will be 24.2m long by 5.2m wide, with a 1m raise. “When built, this bridge will cater for a 100-year floods,” Mayor Williamson said. “Farmers and other rural drivers will be able to drive across the bridge more often

and without having to wait for floods. In particular, graziers will benefit the most as they will be able access market access.” Mayor Williamson said the ageing timber bridge is 9km north of Bloomsbury connects an isolated agricultural community to the wider regions. “But the current timber bridge is prone to flooding, which makes this road inaccessible to traffic when the O’Connell river floods. “When this happens, sediment will col-

lect and block access until council workers can safely remove it. “Unfortunately, every time the river floods the timber bridge is also damaged. “The four-span timber girder bridge is 24m long and 4m wide and caters for a single lane of traffic. “The new single lane concrete bridge will also provides adequate fish movement to Department of Agriculture and fisheries standards.”

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Mack Word on the street is that Rock, Pop, Mime will be back! What a crazy concept. Adding mime to rock and pop. Hilarious but necessary, and I do love a big dancey MC dance night in the cold amphitheatre gardens. Dancers performing on concrete usually makes my head explode but it is not about that. It is about getting together as a school crew and cutting some rad shapes. I had the pleasure of judging with Cr Fran Mann who is usually busy making Mackay awesome from a council perspective but on Rock, Pop and Drag, whoops Mime night – we ate hot dogs and chips together and celebrated a rad event run by the good crew at Lions. Now that St Pats and Mercy College have combined powers, it seems natural that a big, flashy musical is the best way to celebrate. One of Mackay’s leading directors, educators, and co-owner of Red Giraffe Theatre Tania Attard is directing Fame the Musical with Natalie Porter handling the leg-warming choreography and Molly Rossetto making the vocals sweet as pie. The cast is out of control. No seriously. I am kickin’ rocks I did not sell my diamonds to fund this beast myself. Mackay has always boasted an insane talent pool in our youth department and shows like Fame will highlight the beautiful work that the performing arts schools promote in our region. The MECC will host this lycra-filled

The MECC is ready for some lycra spectacular and, trust me, Tania knows how to direct some of the most successful musicals Macktown has seen. Most notably Hairspray and JC Superstar for MMCP, 13 the musical and A Chorus Line for Red Giraffe Theatre. Lauren Neill is the ruby encrusted daughter of Greg and Carolyn Neill who have owned and operated the finest jewellery boutique in QLD since I was drinking strawberry milk in primary school. The fiery red darling has more talent than you could dream of and I remember having no problem when she would slay me in every section of the Eisteddfod. Recently the superstar was co-writer and producer on the award-winning short film, A Remarkable Career. The film has been screened and adored all over the world and won best film at Short and Sweet Australia and Lauren received International Best Actress at a lavish ceremony in LA. A dedicated cat lover and acting technician, this is a genuinely great moment for our community to relish in a former local

kid doing great things that the whole world is drooling over. For the record, Lauren is the loudest. The Mackay Festival of Arts is back in July and will have a new boss taking care of all the things. The highly coveted position is being auditioned as this goes to print. Considering every arts admin in Oz is looking for work, I would assume someone great is coming to fill the lovely Leah’s shoes. “Why not nab the job yourself,” many of you think, ask at launches and DM? Well, nope, no thanks. I am creative by trade and my efforts are better producing shows, consulting on festivals, writing articles such as this and posting about my boozy ‘meetings’ pool side mid-week on social media. The supper club has been a touch beige in recent years, but I am assured that this year, it is back with a mighty roar. The festival will feature my favourite day of the year the wine and food day with two of the town’s best bands - The Base Coats and Folks Like Us. Local all-round theatrical boss lady Vicky Bob will direct Avenue Q for MMCP in September. Speaking of THE show to take reluctant dads to, this is the gear. Picture Sesame Street puppets, moved by adults on stage, singing hilarious X-rated songs. Vicky has performed all over QLD and the multiple-award winner was the opening act in the Mackay Cabaret Festival before Emmy award winner Lance Horne. The lady provides the goods. Ball change, kick to a fabulous weekend!

COVID’s election power NEW analysis from the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW Sydney shows more than 50 marginal electorates could be decided by people affected by the cuts to social security payments after JobSeeker is Cronavirus Supplement is wound down. The data shows an average of 13,000 people in each electorate (more than 10 percent of electors, on average), 9000 of whom receive JobSeeker or Youth Allowance (Other) will have their incomes cut at the end of March. Australian Council of Social Services CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie (pictured right) said the analysis shows that at least 52 Federal seats are held by margins that are less than the number of people who will see their incomes cut at the end of March. “Before COVID, one third single parents, who are overwhelmingly women, were living in poverty with their children.”

“As the 550 Reasons to Smile campaign showed, the Coronavirus Supplement gave women and their children the dignity of being able to cover the very basics; winter clothes, toiletries and medical needs. “Now hundreds of thousands of single mothers, who face additional challenges in finding paid work, are incredibly concerned about their family’s future.” The analysis shows more than 325,000 single mothers will lose the Coronavirus Supplement at the end of the month.

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MY THOUGHTS | Should teens be allowed to use a phone at school?

Bradley Huston

Amber Mcilwraith

“No, because it’s a distraction.”

Peter Donnelly

“No, I think it’s a distraction from what their at school for. I think technology is moving too fast, and it’s taking out the social aspect. These kids need that.”

“No. Because they get distracted to easily.”

Matt Day

“For certain reasons. Definitely for emergency reasons, but for the classrooms, no.”

Question asked by Northern Beaches State High School Year Ten students Isabella Roberts and Orlando Cran

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Listen to Mackay’s greatest son How many economists, planners, consultants and other fee gougers does it take to get a project going around these parts? By the look of it, an average of three consultancy reports over three decades was what it took to get the Mackay Ringroad, the Eton Range Crossing and now the Walkerston bypass somewhere close to ordering bulldozers. And the Urannah Dam is on its fourth consultancy ($10 million of your hard earned) in 60 years. And don’t order the dozers yet! One of the greatest sons of Mackay ought to be the standard of ‘how to get things done’. William Forgan Smith was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was an apprentice painter and decorator when he migrated to Mackay where his Aunt lived in 1912. By 1915 at age 28 he was elected MP for Mackay in 1915. In 1932, at the height of the Great Depression he was elected Premier of a state with barely a penny in the Treasury, huge unemployment, a sugar industry in turmoil, and heavily in debt. With just two economists (count them – one was brilliant Cambridge professor Colin Clark, the other my uncle Bill Herbert) in the Queensland government, he began rebuilding thestate through an active public works program. He sailed to England and persuaded the Pommy bankers to lend the state a heap of money which he used to – extend the railway all the way from Brisbane to Cairns (just as well given its vital need in WW2), start upgrading the Bruce Highway, invest in bankrupt sugar mills to get them up and running again, build the sugar export sheds and terminals, lift the wages of the unemployed so long as they found work on these infrastructure schemes (like a state-run Jobkeeper – which he kept going to WW2). There were the naysayers and nabobs of negativity. A strong-minded politician, Forgan Smith declared a State of Emergency to force through some of the changes. But after his second term, Queensland had the highest wages and lowest unemployment in Australia, the

state railway and road network was greatly improved and the sugar industry found its feet (and still uses the export infrastructure he funded and built). All from a strong-minded man of Mackay. He had a social heart – that a decent job with decent working conditions was the most important benefit for a family, and if the government had to force the issue to get projects tarted, then he used all the government powers. He didn’t need teams of media advisors or consultancies. He just made decisions. When he announced a project, he wasn’t announcing some consultancy to overpaid city based, foreign owned consultants. He was actually getting the dozers started (and many blokes on picks and shovels in those days). We’ve just had a $250,000 consultancy to explore air freight flights between Proserpine and Toowoomba. As someone in that horticultural freight sector, I could suggest $25,000 would more than cover any thorough investigation. Then I’d invoke William Forgan Smith and just get on with it. (Footnote - Ironically many of the consultants spinning out and holding up projects took their university lectures in the Forgan Smith Building, named after him at University of Queensland – he’d be rolling in his grave)

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Letter to the Editor SITTING VACANT There are situations all over Mackay where the mix of housed clients is so volatile it’s an accident waiting to happen! Numerous calls to police and mental health are often not acted upon

effectively. Housing itself appears to not take residents’ complaints seriously enough. No action is taken to remedy the situations usually except to make notes. Covid won’t allow inspections

right now, so one woman lives in squalor. Drugs are rampant because Housing can’t or don’t carry out proper inspections..!! How ludicrous is that. The sick get sicker, the elderly are

frightened and it’s simply not safe for women! No one wants to take responsibility! Letters to Queensland’s Housing Minister go unread as there is no feedback from any agencies, so the

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issues simply proliferate. A National Inquiry is needed ASAP, a major overhaul of policies and procedures enacted and safer housing for Women must be a priority. Disgusted

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MY THOUGHTS | Should teens be allowed to use a phone at school?

Tiannah Richmond

“I don’t think so. We were encouraged to talk to the teacher, or go to the office if we needed to contact home. I think it’s a big distraction.”

Koby Penny

Olivia Keyssecker

“No. Education is extremely important. We should value it, because it’s a privilege, not a right. It’s a distraction.”

“Yeah, definitely. To get photos and use all the extra tools on your phone.”

Tim Callinan

“Yes, they should.”

Question asked by Northern Beaches State High School Year Ten students Isabella Roberts and Orlando Cran

The kids are back in kindergarten skinhead UNDER MY SKIN

THE kids are back in the kindergarten Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick may not be a banker, yet this so-called State leader unfortunately typifies the quality of those governing us at both State and Federal levels. (We’ll give Local Government a break this week.) The announcement of the Federal Government’s $1.2 billion tourism plan, involving half-price airfares between designated airports, is a real case in point. By the way, I’m not barracking for this plan. I’m not an expert in the field and with so many people either backing or bagging it, I’m even more confused. But what we should get from our leaders is rational, thoughtful statements. Instead, from Queensland’s parliamentary kindergarten anyway, we get schoolyard buffoonery. ‘NOT ELIGIBLE’ When the Feds made their big announcement, Treasurer Dick immediately pulled on his big boy political pants and wailed, “Queenslanders won’t be eligible to fly within the state on the cheap air fares.” The derogatory word “dur” springs to mind. The fact that Queensland had just been handed five of the 13 designated Australian airports, which would ensure an influx of inter-state visitors, complete with their credit cards, apparently wasn’t enough to stop this “Surname Head”, or SH for short, from inserting infantile rhetoric into the debate. How’s this for puerile politics? “The Commonwealth …… delivered a confusing, restricted scheme that short-changed the industry

and appeared to favour marginal federal seats.” “hates” those cities. SRM must have forgotten Surely he didn’t say that. I thought he was that his government’s recent $200 voucher our third-ranked State politician. He sounds scheme for holiday-makers extended only to more like a pumped-up party hack trying to people going to Cairns. impress hangers-on at a barbecue. Unfortunately SH was only following the BEGS THE QUESTION lead of his all-conquering leader, Annastacia Doesn’t that beg the question, “Why The Great (ATG), and her attack Deputy Dog, does the Palaszczuk Government hate every Steven “Rottweiler” Miles (SRM). Queensland tourist destination except Cairns?” This “blame everyone except us” Premier Enter our inspiring Tourism Minister, Stirsaid the aviation subsidies were welcome but ling Hinchliffe, famous for taking a holiday needed to at least be extended to cover Bris- the week he was appointed to the position and bane. in the middle of the COVID-in“Why does the “It’s good but unfortunately spired tourism crisis. Palaszczuk it’s not good enough,” ATG said. Star Quality Stirling (SQS) Government hate fired up his fellow Queenslanders “Much more direct support is still needed for the many tourism op- every Queensland with heartfelt outbursts such as, erators impacted.” tourist destination “By spoiling yourself with an Hold on, wasn’t it ATG except Cairns?” unforgettable Cairns tropical holwho rendered Queensland’s iniday, you’ll be supporting jobs ter-State tourism impotent by and helping Queensland tourism closing the borders, at a moment’s notice, rebuild better.” disregarding everything except her electoral But wait, the best was yet to come. With a fortunes. Meghan-like tear in his eye he said, “Supporting Queenslanders is what Queenslanders do.” BIG BOY SERIOUS FACE Bugger. Why didn’t I come up with that But SH wasn’t going to let the Premier line. “Supporting Queenslanders is what out-stupid him. With his big boy serious Queenslanders do.” How totally inspiring. face on he said, “This is a serious matter I was waiting for the obvious follow-up: and the livelihoods of tens of thousands of “We’re the people that they breed tough, north Queenslanders are at stake.” of the border. We’re the ones that they knock The media exposure being gained by SH down, and we get up again.” must have alarmed SRM so he bedazzled the exBy the way, I hate it when I hear statements pectant media throng with some amazing facts. about tourist operators looking forward to a After questioning why flight subsidies bonanza at Easter. No they are not. They will would not apply to Brisbane residents holiday- be getting business as usual. It will be the type ing at Queensland destinations, he exclaimed, of business they need to make up for the down “Cairns is, after all, further away than Mel- times. bourne and lots of people in Brisbane have It makes you wonder how and why govnever visited Cairns.” ernment decision are made. Are they based on SRM also called for Townsville and Hervey research and economic analysis or are they just Bay to be added to the list of tourism desti- thought bubbles and brain farts masquerading nations, asking why the Morrison Government as government policy.

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EJ Barker rocks GG WITH its tranquil outdoor area, rural position and friendly environment, The General Gordon Hotel (affectionately called the GG by the locals) is the ideal location for both acoustic acts and bands alike. Positioned just a 20-minute drive from Mackay CBD area, it is within reach if looking for night of memorable live music. Initially arriving at this venue, an outsider would not be expecting what is inside. And on this night, the friendly greetings from the bar staff to the large 70+ crowd that have gathered here is simply unseen in CBD venues on a Thursday night. Is it the live entertainment or the venue or perhaps the perfect element of both at play? After setting up for his performance, E.J. Barker (pictured) is looking relaxed with a beer inhand, while walking around and mingling with the crowd. He is ready to perform in an undercover outdoor area that is visually beautiful with tropical plants, wood seating and colourful lights, and it is easy to forget we are in a rural area. Along with the constant array of meals being delivered to the tables and the commotion of the crowd, the excitement in the venue is intensifying in anticipation of E.J. starting his set. Just as it hits 7.30pm, the crowd is treated with a vocally impressive cover of the Screaming Jets’ classic Helping Hand,

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with whispers through the crowd suggesting it is “better than the original”. Equipped with an acoustic guitar, stomp-box and loop petal, E.J. gives new life to older classics and modern songs alike. Such cover songs like Chris Isaak – Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing, Talking Heads – And She Was and Gnarls Barkley – Crazy, being delivered with a faster tempo and deeper vocal range more fitting for the style of the lyrics. As the night rolls on, it is the start of E.J.’s newly learnt and unique take on Bob Seger’s Night Moves that attracts interest from the crowd. The pitch and tone that is so perfectly executed during his performance of this song is an absolute must-hear.

After playing for 30 years and being self-taught, it is easy to understand how a musician like E.J. can take control of a stage and crowd with such ease. Being influenced by the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Joe Crocker and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the inspiration behind his vocally powerful rock is evident. As well as performing covers, he also has several original songs and is in the process of recording an EP album soon. E.J. has made a triumphant return to music after almost losing a leg in a motorcycle accident back in 2017. With only a few gigs in Langford’s early last year before COVID-19, he is back undefeated and stronger than ever.

Moss On Wood - 9pm - Markus - (solo acoustic) Langford’s - 7pm - Significant Other – (folk/ rock/modern - duo) McGuires - 8pm - Razor - (pub rock band) Wake House - 6pm - Leon Namai – (solo acoustic) Souths Bowls Club - 6.30pm - Karlie Wise - (solo acoustic) General Gordon - 5pm - Rory - (solo/Flying Tigers) Hotel Eton - 6pm - Lyndsey - (pub rock/ country - solo acoustic) O’Shea’s (Walkerston) - 7.30pm - Jay C (solo acoustic act) Carlon’s Hotel (Sarina) - 8pm – Luke Miller – (pub rock/modern - solo acoustic) Railway Hotel (Marian) - 7pm - 4-String Phil - (blues/rock – solo modified acoustic) Sarina Hotel - 8pm - Lucid Wings (pub rock – solo acoustic) Carmila Hotel - 7pm - Shaun Diver - (pub/ country rock – solo acoustic) Black Nugget (Moranbah) - 8pm - Kieran McCarthy – (original country rock ballads solo acoustic) Jolly Collier (Dysart) - 7pm - Bill Chambers – (country solo acoustic) Cape Gloucester Resort – 5pm – Party Bands In Paradise (5 various bands - day one)

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SUNDAY MARCH 21 Jam with Lindsey – 3pm – Langford’s Mango Junction – 4.30pm – Sail’s Nathan Kennedy – 5pm – Windmill Motel Gringo Music & BBQ – 12pm – General Gordon Mick Woodbridge – 2pm – Seabreeze Viva – 2.30pm – Palms Beach Sarina Tania – 11.30am -Eungella Chalet

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Hairdressing makes the cut Mackay now has its very own hairdressing school. TAFE had closed its hairdressing course and, up until now, the Palaszczuk Government provided hairdressing training online. As a result, passionate and experienced hairdressing trainer and assessor Sherry Bombardeieri has started her own hairdressing school, SB Hair, which is an abbreviation of her name. Sherry has been a hairdresser for 30 years so is perfectly placed to teach others the trade. “I have been inspired to teach modern techniques and train the next generation with creative and amazing hairstyles,” she said. “I have a passion for training and for the last four years I was a trainer and assessor initiating a dedicated training business.

“My focus is on training, where I understand that everybody learns differently.” Sherry explained that most hairdressers do their training online and it is so much better to have face-to-face personal training. “I have partnered with All About Hair and Beauty back in Rockhampton, who will help with the training. The experienced hairdresser said she was excited to bring back a face-to-face personal training back. “I wanted to use my training to help Mackay’s upcoming students and to give them more creative training, where I can combine my passion and my trade.” “I also teach student hairdressers how to advise clients on what

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9.30-10.15am Andergrove 26 Livistonia Drive

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9:30- 10am

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9.45-10.30am East Mackay 22 Reef Parade

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10-10:30am

Mt Pleasant 21 Maranark Ave

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11am-12.00pm Mt Jukes 147 Andrew Fordyce Rd Houses 8

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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:

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

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

Foundation appears straight

All light switches in working order and firmly fitting to walls

ROOF:

No evidence of excess rusting, wood rot/pest damage

Gutters free from decay, rust and sagging

EXTERIOR:

Water drains away from the house. Grounds drainage

No/limited tree, vegetation root damage to buildings possible water/seweage lines

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No trees, branches touching, overhanding the property dwellings Assess for low lying/water pooling areas

INTERIOR:

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Paint and walls in good condition

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

No brownish marks/stains down walls or around aircond units from pest activity

Sturdy window frames and windows, function and lock with ease

All toilets and sinks drain away with ease and without delay

Qld shows resilience By Antonia Mercorella – CEO, Real Estate Institute of Queensland

AMID the backdrop of unpredictability that is the coronavirus pandemic, one area of the Queensland economy that’s remained remarkably resilience is Mackay’s property market. The Mackay region has seen an increase of 4.5 percent in house prices in the last 12 months based on the latest figures from the Queensland Market Monitor (Dec, 2020). Plus despite the uncertainty of COVID-19, one thing is for sure, home loan interest rates are the lowest in Australia’s history with the official cash rate at 0.10 percent. According to the recently released Buy Vs Rent Report 2020 by Corelogic, the costs of paying down a mortgage in regional Queensland is trending lower, so loan repayments are lower than the costs associated with renting for both houses and units. This recent trend has been driven by several factors including the fact that rents have been rising at a faster pace than values over the past decade.

The median house value across regional Queensland has risen by a modest 2.7 percent in ten years while rents are up 20 percent over the same period of time. The trend across the unit sector is similar, albeit less pronounced, with the median unit value rising 8.6 percent over the past decade while the median rental rate for units is 15.6 percent higher. The median vacancy rate across Mackay is 0.5 percent, so it’s the tightest the region’s rental market since 2010, according to the REIQ Quarterly Vacancy Report. Rents, on average, have risen by a median of 10 percent over the last few years, with availability seesawing between tight and relatively healthy conditions, the effects of rental supply and demand in recent months is driving rents higher across Mackay. More people want to rent homes and with a very limited supply, rental prices are rising. Rent is normally a tenant’s biggest living expense. If you’ve ever lined up for big retail discounts on Boxing Day for example, then you’ve seen firsthand the effects of price elasticity in action.

toilets or draining sink/basins

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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

Climate control (fans/aircon/ heaters) in all bedrooms, living spaces

Despite COVID, the local market is on the move

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

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Mortgage loan interest rates also affect price elasticity in housing and when interest rates are lower, you can afford a larger loan. This enables you to stretch a bit more on home prices, which means an increased demand in Mackay. In fact, first home buyers continue to be out in force, with the number of first home buyer loan commitments rising 9.6 percent to reach 16,664, a 70.8 percent rise from January 2020. This is now at its highest level since May 2009, when similar rapid growth was spurred by the temporary tripling of the first home-owner grant in response to the global financial crisis. Current property market conditions are ripe for property investors as well. Interestingly, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia’s (PIPA) Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2020 recently revealed 67 percent of investors are still looking to purchase property. Queensland is rated highest for investment prospects at 36 percent, with investors keen to look for regional opportunities.

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Fix for factory space shortage The Sentinel Property Group is solving the shortage of large factory space in Mackay. Sentinel’s Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Warren Ebert has announced construction of its second industrial development in Mackay in the past 6 months. “Our first industrial facility was at 40 Gateway Drive, Paget and was leased before construction was completed,” Mr Ebert said. “Mackay’s industrial sector has continued to power through the covid period with mining related businesses continuing to grow. “Availability for quality industrial facilities

in Mackay is at an all-time low, so our Sentinel Property Group is pushing ahead with their industrial development to meet this increasing demand. “Construction of our second project at 22 Gateway Drive, Paget is well underway with expected completion in June this year. “The factory will have 2,202 sqm high bay workshop space, including office shell and amenities, on a 7,350 sqm site.” Mr Ebert said Paget is a High Impact Industry zoning which allows for a variety of users and a 24/7 operation.

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“There is ample hardstand areas on concrete and gravel, with additional area available across neighbouring lots if required. “22 Gateway Drive has full drive around capability with drive-through access for semi-trailers. The factory will have double width, 7.5m to 9m wide roller doors on the front, sides and rear of the workshop. “There is also a high clearance of 14m (internal height), with 10m under-hook.” Mr Ebert was the factory will have a 20-tonne overhead crane, with an additional capacity for crane options up to 100-tonnes.

22 Gateway Drive 22(MACKAY) Gateway Drive PAGET QLD 4740

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Ample hardstand areas - Concrete (Additional area available across neighbouring lots - if required) • High Industry zoning allowing for a variety of uses & 24/7 operation All advertising copyImpact Monday March 29 & Gravel and bookings close: 12 noon sharp •

Full drive around capability with drive-through access for semi-trailers Ample hardstand areas - Concrete & Gravel (Additional area available across neighbouring lots - if required)

Supplied camera ready Tuesday March 30 Double width (7.5m to 9m wide*) roller doors on front, & rear of workshop / warehouse advertising closes: 10am sharp • Full drive around capability with drive-through access forsides semi-trailers

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20t overhead (additional capacity options to 80t) High clearancecrane (14m* internal height with 10m*up under-hook)

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Construction underway with expected completion in June 2021* 20t overhead well crane (additional capacity options up to 80t)

What are you doing this Easter break and school holidays? That is what is on the mind of many residents at the moment. Considering the potenial rains, many are thinking to stay local.

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147 Andrew Fordyce Road, Mount Jukes TRANQUIL RURAL, RESIDENTIAL RETREAT

OPEN Open Home: Saturday HOME 11:00 - 12:00 noon

. Sticks & Stones Rural Retreat caters for weddings and social gatherings. . Unique Rural property comprises six hectares or about 15 acres. The medieval stone pitched entry gate whets the appetite for what lies ahead . The potential to expand the business is only limited by your imagination. . The main four bedroom home with three bathrooms is available for guests.

AUCTION

On-Site Noon Friday 23rd April . Second dwelling or managers residence with two bathrooms. . Main function area adjoins a man made lake and includes a honeymoon suite. . Rustic heavy timber construction with stone pitched features. . Open air wedding chapel features a centuries old bell.

0401 835 806 | dcronin@blacksrealestate.com.au | Dan Cronin

58 Acres in West Mackay & Racecourse

Expressions of Interest Closing 16th April, 2021

OPEN By Appointment HOME

Held in the same family for generations these large land holdings sit on the fringe of Mackay and the banks of the picturesque Pioneer River frontage. Representing an extremely rare opportunity to purchase quality level acres close to services, with wide road frontages & excellent home sites. Option 1 - 40 Lansdowne Road This 38.5 acres of fertile farmland includes, but is not limited to; 2 titles, 4 bedroom home filled with character,

large machinery shed, licensed irrigation bore and Pioneer River frontage. Option 2 - Lot 2 Horse & Jockey Road High & Dry 19.6 acres of farmland, corner of Lansdowne and Horse And Jockey Roads. This is an exciting chance to land bank quality land with possible future development (s.t.c.a) or create your own rural retreat just a stones throw from Mackay.

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

RURAL LIVING

$425,000

HANDY TO THE BEACH

OPEN HOME

Open Home: Saturday 3:00 - 4:00pm

. 6.7 acres of fully developed rural living within walking distance to the beach. . Low set three bedroom colour bond clad dwelling with full length front/side verandah. . 6m x 12m stud frame shed with power connected. . Dam, bore and town water supply. . Fenced into three paddocks.

. For more details go to www.blacksrealestate.com.au and enter ID No. 3426337

0401 835 806 | dcronin@blacksrealestate.com.au | Dan Cronin

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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LISTED and SOLD - Glenis Wilson

LISTED - Peter Francis SOLD - Glenis Wilson

LISTED and SOLD - Peter Francis

Beaconsfield Heights Stage 3A - Stage 3B Just Released

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WEEKLY TELEVISION 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 2:00 Poldark (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ (PG) [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 l) [s] 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Vaccine [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 2:00 Desperate Housewives (M s,d) [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 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos *Live* [s] 8:55 NRL: Golden Point [s] 9:40 Building Titans (PG) [s] 11:40 New Amsterdam (M d,mp) [s] 12:30 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “An Officer And A Murderer” (M v,s) (’13) Stars: Gary Cole 2:00 House Of Wellness [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 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 TBA 11:45 Police Code Zero (M v,l) [s] 12:45 Movie: “Alien Abduction: Incident In Lake County” (M v,l) (’98) Stars: Benz Antoine 2:30 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 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [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 Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 TBA 10:30 Just For Laughs (M) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 The Clinton Affair (M s) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Crucifixion Mystery (M v) 8:30 The Royals In Wartime (PG) 9:25 Secrets Of Britain (PG) 10:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 11:00 SBS World News Late

4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Odd Squad 8:05 Odd Squad 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Voltron: Legendary Defender 9:10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:35 Radiant (PG)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos *Live* 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Bride Wars” (PG) (’09) Stars: Kate Hudson 10:30 Movie: “Two Weeks Notice” (PG) (’02)

1:00 Cop Squad (M) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt: Ardingly 16 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 My Impossible House (PG) 9:30 World’s Most Secret Homes (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 L.A.’s Finest (M v,l) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Nash Bridges (PG) 3:00 JAG (PG)

4:05 PBS Newshour 5:05 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Great British Urine Test (M) 9:45 40 Kids By 20 Women (M l,s) 10:40 Yokayi Footy

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) 9:00 Mary Rachel Brown’s The Dapto Chaser (M l) 10:15 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 12:00 Catalyst

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News

3:00 Billion Dollar Wreck (PG) 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Friday Night Countdown (M) 6:30 AFL: Round 1: Collingwood v Western Bulldogs *Live* 9:30 AFL Post Game 10:00 Armchair Experts (M)

1:00 Judging Amy (PG) 2:00 Medium (M) 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 The Conners (PG) 10:30 Charmed (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Song Of Granite” (PG) (’17) Stars: Michael O'Chonfhlaola (In Gaelic/ Irish) 5:20 Movie: “Big Fish” (PG) (’03) Stars: Daniel Wallace 7:40 Movie: “Swiss Army Man” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 9:30 Movie: “Brooklyn” (M l,s) (’15) Stars: Saoirse Ronan

7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 STC Wharf Revue - Celebrating 15 Years [s] 2:25 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 3:30 The Cook And The Chef [s] 4:00 Football: A-League: Macarthur FC v Western United *Live* [s] 6:00 Australian Story [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] 10:25 Apple Tree Yard (MA15+) [s]

12:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 12:30 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:00 My Way [s] 1:30 Movie: “Sabrina” (G) (’95) Stars: Harrison Ford 4:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Bourne Supremacy” (M v,l) (’04) Stars: Brian Cox 10:40 Movie: “Michael Clayton” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: George Clooney

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 4:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 AFL: Round 1: Brisbane v Sydney *Live* [s] 9:30 TBA 11:40 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam (PG) [s] 12:10 Repco Supercars Highlights [s] 1:10 Medical Emergency (PG) [s] 1:40 Harry’s Practice [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Get Arty [s]

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s] 1:30 Buy To Build [s] 2:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 2:30 Australia By Design [s] 3:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:30 Close Encounters Of The Animal Kind [s] 4:00 Freshly Picked [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 6:30 TBA 7:00 TBA 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 9:50 TBA 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (MA15+) [s] 11:30 TBA

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Hurricane (PG) (In English/ French) 3:35 Cycling: 2021 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships Highlights 4:35 Morgan Freeman - The Story Of God (PG) 5:35 Hitler’s Last Year (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Movie: “The Blues Brothers” (M l,v) (’80) Stars: John Belushi 10:50 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) (’07) (In English/ Spanish)

4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Play Your Pets Right 6:55 The Zoo 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:05 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 9:00 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 Sword Art Online (PG)

2:00 Movie: “Odette” (PG) (’51) Stars: Anna Neagle 4:25 Movie: “Pony Express” (PG) (’53) Stars: Charlton Heston 6:30 Rugby Union: Super Rugby: QLD Reds v Western Force *Live* 9:00 Movie: “Platoon” (MA15+) (’86) Stars: Charlie Sheen 11:25 Lethal Weapon (M)

1:00 House Of Wellness 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:15 RSPCA Animal Rescue 3:45 Property Ladder UK 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 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 FBI: Most Wanted (M) 11:20 LA’s Fines (M) 12:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M)

4:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 6:30 PBS Newshour 7:30 Australia In Colour (PG) 8:30 The X-Files: Jose Chung’s ‘From Outer Space’ (M h,v) 9:20 Romulus: Romane/ Memento (MA15+) (In Old Latin)

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 (M l,s) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M s) 9:15 Ross Noble Stand Up Series (M l,s) 9:45 Sammy J 9:50 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

3:30 Q&A Highlights 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 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News

4:00 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Brisbane v Collingwood *Live* 6:00 Megastructures (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Godzilla” (M v) (’14) Stars: Elizabeth Olsen 10:00 Movie: “Demolition Man” (M) (’93) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

10:00 Becker (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG) 11:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:35 Movie: “Polina” (PG) (’16) Stars: Anastasia Shevtsova (In French) 6:35 Movie: “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” (PG) (’16) Stars: Taika Waititi 8:30 Movie: “All Is True” (PG) (’18) Stars: Kenneth Branagh 10:25 Movie: “Through The Fire” (M l,n) (’18) Stars: Pierre Niney (In French)

10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise (PG) [s] 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 13: Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers *Live* [s] 5:00 The Upside (PG) [s] 6:00 Gardening Australia [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs NZ [s] 8:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 9:20 Silent Witness (M l,s,v) [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (M) [s] 1:00 AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 2:00 NRL: Footy Preview [s] 3:00 NRL: Wests Tigers v Sydney Roosters *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 My Way (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence (M) [s] 11:10 Forensics: The Real CSI (M v) [s]

6:00 NBC Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 1:30 Movie: “Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland” (PG) (’17) Stars: Navi 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 Ivan Milat Buried Secrets (M) [s] 9:10 Movie: “The Equalizer 2” (M) (’18) Stars: Denzel Washington 11:40 World’s Deadliest (M l) [s]

12:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 2:30 Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] 3:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:15 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 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] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 10:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 11:30 Bull: The Boy Who Cried Murder (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Sportswoman 4:05 Cycling: Paris-Nice 2021 Highlights 5:05 Travel Man 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside The Orient Express (M) (In English/ French) 9:10 Railways Of The Western Front With Chris Tarrant (PG) 10:25 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers 11:20 24 Hours In Police Custody (M l) 12:15 Michael Mosley: A History Of Surgery Bloody Beginnings (PG) 1:15 The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories

4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Play Your Pets Right 6:55 The Zoo 7:35 Shaun The Sheep 8:05 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 9:00 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

3:00 Customs (PG) 3:30 Movie: “War Drums” (PG) (’57) Stars: Joan Taylor 5:00 Movie: “What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?” (PG) (’66) Stars: James Coburn 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

1:00 1 Man And A Bike 1:30 The Zoo 2:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:30 Escape To The Country 8:30 Flesh And Blood (M s,l) 9:30 Flesh And Blood 10:30 Caught On Dashcam (PG) 11:30 Property Ladder UK (PG) 12:45 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 4:00 Harry’s Practice

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Fishing Edge 4:00 Fishing Australia 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 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)

4:00 Basketball: NBL: Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans *Live* 6:00 New Girl (PG) 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Planet Expedition (PG) 9:30 Wet Markets Exposed (M) 10:15 United Shades Of America (M l,s) 11:05 Sexplora (MA15+)

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: Louis & The Brothel (M l,n,s) 9:30 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome 10:30 Catalyst (PG) 11:30 Laura’s Choice (M l,d)

3:30 Offsiders 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 Highlights

2:00 AFL: Round 1: GWS v St Kilda *Live* 5:00 AFL: Round 1: West Coast v Gold Coast *Live* 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers” (PG) (’02) Stars: Elijah Wood 12:10 Blokesworld (M) 12:40 Shipping Wars (PG)

11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:15 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) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Mom (M s)

2:20 Movie: “Bandslam” (PG) (’09) Stars: Alyson Michalka 4:25 Movie: “Broken Hill” (PG) (’09) Stars: Luke Arnold 6:25 Movie: “Flash Gordon” (PG) (’80) Stars: Sam Jones 8:30 Movie: “The Good Girls” (M l,s) (’18) Stars: Ilse Salas (In Spanish)

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Friday, 19 March, 2021

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Grand Designs NZ [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Death In Paradise (M v) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:10 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ [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 Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions (M l) [s] 11:05 ABC Late News [s] 11:40 Exposed (PG) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 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 Under Investigation: Jaidyn Leskie (PG) [s] 10:00 100% Footy (M) [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Prison Women (M) [s] 12:30 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Forgotten Evil” (M v) (’17) Stars: Masiela Lusha 2:00 Criminal Confessions (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 TBA 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 v,s,d) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [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] 8:40 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:40 Becky Lucas: Live At Enmore Café (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 The Clinton Affair (M) 2:55 Movie: “The Egg” (PG) (’19) Stars: Gabrielle Chan 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:05 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:25 The Story Of The Songs (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late

4:35 Odd Squad 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Carlton-Browne Of The F.O.” (G) (’54) Stars: Peter Sellers 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:40 Three Days To Live (M v) 11:40 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (PG) 12:05 Footy Classified (M) 1:00 TV Shopping

1:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 1 Man And A Bike 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M) 10:30 Autopsy USA (M)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Hawaii Five-O (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 48 Hours (M v) 3:10 Diagnosis Murder (M v,s) 4:05 Instinct (M v) 5:00 Nash Bridges (M v)

4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (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) 10:15 Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia (MA15+)

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) 9:00 Earth’s Tropical Islands (PG) 10:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:50 Escape From The City 11:50 Extras (M l,v)

3:15 ABC News 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 Highlights

3:00 American Restoration (PG) 3:30 Repco Supercars Highlights 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Pawn Stars South Africa (PG) 8:00 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Rock” (M v,s) (’96) Stars: Sean Connery

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Judging Amy (PG) 2:00 Medium (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)

3:35 Movie: “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” (PG) (’16) Stars: Taika Waititi 5:30 Movie: “Leave No Trace” (PG) (’18) Stars: Thomasin McKenzie 7:30 Movie: “Micmacs” (M s,v) (’09) Stars: Dany Boon (In French) 9:30 Movie: “Little Miss Sunshine” (M d,l,s) (’06) Stars: Abigail Breslin

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 10:45 Ward One (PG) [s] 11:00 TBA 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:10 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ (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 Exposed (PG) [s] 10:00 TBA 11:00 ABC Late News [s] 11:35 Q&A (M l,s) [s] 12:45 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 1:30 rage (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 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:30 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] 9:10 Botched (M) [s] 10:10 Australian Scandal (M) [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:40 Labour Of Love (PG) [s] 12:30 Our Lives: Extraordinary People (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Mommy, I Didn’t Do It” (M v) (’17) Stars: Danica McKellar 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) [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 TBA 9:00 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:00 The Resident (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Station 19 (M l) [s] 12:30 Kiss Bang Love (PG)

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [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]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 The Clinton Affair (M s) 3:00 Movie: “Nulla Nulla” (PG) (’15) Stars: Wayne Blair 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:10 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law And Order: White Lie (M v) 11:40 Shades Of Blue: Fall Of Man (MA15+) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping

1:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 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) 10:30 Suspects (M d,v,l)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 11:20 TBA 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 48 Hours (M v) 3:15 JAG (PG)

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Asia’s Next Top Model (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 VICE: Gun Culture (M) 9:30 25 Siblings And Me (M) 10:35 Rise Up (M) 11:30 VICE (M)

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) 9:05 Staged: Saddle Up Sheen! (M l) 9:25 Extras 10:00 Fisk 10:30 High Fidelity (MA15+) 11:00 Brassic (MA15+) 11:45 Live At The Apollo (M)

3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (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) 10:30 Mighty Rivers (M) 11:30 Jade Fever (M)

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Judging Amy (PG) 2:00 Medium (M) 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 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:40 Movie: “The Thief Of Bagdad” (PG) (’40) Stars: Conrad Veidt 5:40 Movie: “Whisky Galore” (PG) (’16) Stars: Gregor Fisher 7:30 Movie: “Into The White” (M l,v) (’12) Stars: Florian Lukas (In Norwegian/ English/ German) 9:30 Movie: “Wild” (M) (’14) Stars: Reese Witherspoon

10:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 10:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) [s] 11:00 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:40 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:10 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ (PG) [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 Fisk (PG) [s] 9:30 TBA 10:30 Staged (MA15+)

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 My Way (PG) [s] 1:30 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 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 10:00 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 The Enemy Within (M) [s] 12:20 Tipping Point [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Surrogate’s Nightmare” (M v) (’17) Stars: Poppy Montgomery 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) [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 TBA 9:00 Ambulance: Code Red (M) [s] 10:00 Born To Kill? (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 The Front Bar (M) [s]

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 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [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] 12:30 The Late Show (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight (M) 3:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:05 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson - Britain’s Ancient Tracks (PG) 8:30 Australia In Colour (PG) 9:30 Departure: Prime Suspect (MA15+) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Romulus (MA15+) (In Old Latin) 12:45 The Night Manager (M v)

2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Explore 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:35 Movie: “Carry On Constable” (G) (’60) Stars: Sidney James 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Brighton Police (M)

1:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 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 v) 10:50 Dog Patrol (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 NCIS (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 48 Hours (M) 3:10 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:05 Instinct (M)

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Vs. Arashi (PG) (In Japanese) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Wellington Paranormal (M) 9:00 Movie: “Paper Moon” (PG) (’73) Stars: Ryan O’Neal

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) 9:00 Laura’s Choice (M l,d) 10:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 11:00 Pilgrimage 12:00 Louis Theroux: Louis & The Brothel (M l,n,s)

3:00 Classic Restos (PG) 3:30 Blokesworld (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (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) 9:30 American Dad (PG)

3:10 Movie: “Belle And Sebastien” (PG) (’13) (In French) 5:00 Movie: “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety” (PG) (’18) Stars: Kartik Aaryan (In Hindi) 7:00 Movie: “The Belier Family” (M l,s) (’14) Stars: Louane (In French) 9:30 Movie: “Miller’s Crossing” (M) (’90) Stars: Albert Finney

9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Australian Story [s] 10:30 Gardening Australia (PG) [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] 4:10 Antiques Roadshow [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ (PG) [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 [s] 10:05 Aussie Inventions That Changed the World (PG) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Destination WA [s] 1:30 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 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm *Live* [s] 8:55 NRL: Knock Off [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:10 Manifest (M) [s] 11:10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Fiancé Killer” (M s,v) (’18) Stars: Felisha Cooper 2:30 Criminal Confessions (M) [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 Movie: “Peter Rabbit” (PG) (’18) Stars: James Corden 9:30 Movie: “We’re The Millers” (M d,s,n,v) (’13) Stars: Jennifer Aniston 11:50 The Latest Seven News [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 7:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:30 Gogglebox (M) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 The Clinton Affair (M s) 2:55 Movie: “Ralph” (PG) (’08) Stars: Ralph Laurila 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:10 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Busiest Stations (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: What’s My Diagnosis (M) 9:35 Shadowplay (M) (In English/ German) 10:40 SBS World News Late

4:35 Odd Squad 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! (PG) 8:55 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

3:20 Movie: “The Last Days Of Dolwyn” (G) (’49) Stars: Edith Evans 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm *Live* 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Call The Midwife (M) 10:40 See No Evil

1:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (MA15+)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 9:30 LA’s Finest (M v,s) 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:30 Elementary (M) 12:30 Home Shopping

5:10 Basketball: NBL Overtime 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Taskmaster (PG) (In Norwegian) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:20 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery

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) 9:15 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (M l) 9:55 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:25 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) 10:55 You Can’t Ask That (M)

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 Back Roads 1:00 ABC Late News

3:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 AFL: Round 2: Carlton v Collingwood *Live* 9:00 AFL: Post Game 9:30 Movie: “The Town” (M) (’10) Stars: Ben Affleck 12:05 Tattoo Nightmares (M)

3:55 Movie: “Wildwitch” (PG) (’18) Stars: Gerd Lie Kaas (In Danish) 5:50 Movie: “Cheerful Weather For The Wedding” (PG) (’12) Stars: Felicity Jones 7:40 Movie: “45 Years” (M l,s) (’15) Stars: Charlotte Rampling 9:30 Movie: “Sexy Beast” (MA15+) (’00) Stars: Ray Winstone

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This relaxing, resort-style property is stunning You’ll begin to experience an overwhelming sense of relaxation from the moment you step past the wrought iron gates into the tropical courtyard of 30 Ocean Avenue. With unrivalled views from the front door you past the open plan lounge/dining area, through the French doors that open onto the expansive back deck overlooking the ocean lapping at the palm tree dotted lawn – will take your breath away. Architecturally inspired catching the sea breezes and

breathtaking sunsets, the is home is artistically inspired. An open-plan design, the dining and lounge areas flow to the cyclone rated French doors to the spacious deck and just says……. Relax! Cleverly the kitchen has both garden and ocean views, positioned for ease of catering for inside and outside dining. An unrivalled view is on offer from the upstairs master bedroom complete with walkin robe and ensuite – and you have the opportunity to step out and relax on the upstairs balcony.

There is a second bedroom positioned upstairs currently being used as an office. A third bedroom or guest bedroom is located downstairs adjacent to the bathroom and has direct access to the herb garden alcove. This is resort-style living complete with inground pool for summer days. You may choose to relax under the palm trees on the lawn and listen to the waves lapping the shoreline. There’s only one choice for direct beachfront property… 30 Ocean Avenue is it.

Don’t miss the open home each Saturday from Saturday 6th of March through to Saturday 27 March. Private appointments also available. Expressions of Interest close 5pm, Wednesday 31st March 2021.

Expression of Interest 30 Ocean Avenue Slade Point Glenis Wilson 0427 423 553 Blacks Real Estate

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Steel is reframing housing problem

A NORTH Queensland home builder and steel truss and frame manufacturer can solve Mackay’s acute shortage of homes. Brendon and Faith Lett from David Reid Homes Mackay use prefabricated steel wall frames and roof trusses supplied by Castle Evolution. This slashes the time taken to erect timber wall frames from weeks and weeks to just a few-days. Building a home with BlueScope TRUECORE steel frames means construction time is reduced, compared to the time to

build a besser block home. Castle Evolution are currently supplying David Reid Homes Mackay with prefabricated steel walls frames and roof trusses for 12 homes in Mackay. Brendon and Faith Lett have already designed and supplied their prefabricated steel wall frames and trusses for Mackay’s KFC, Hungry Jacks and the Woolworths servo in the northern beaches. David Reid Homes and their Castle Evolution steel framed cyclone proof homes are also corrosion resistant and come with a 50-year frame warranty, plus their

homes are also termite and borer proof and won’t catch fire. Importantly, their modern steel frames homes are naturally cooler, as they eliminate the need for traditional cement block walls which heat up in the sun, plus insulation is placed inside steel wall framed homes. Using BlueScope’s TRUECORE steel to manufacture wall frames and trusses ensures they are strong, straight and true, plus they won’t twist or warp over time, so there’s less chance of sticking windows, jammed doors and wavy roof lines.

Steel frames go up easily and are pest resistant

This property has absolutely stunning features

Imposing wedding venue up for sale ONE of Queensland’s most imposing country wedding venues is for sale. The Sticks and Stones Rural Retreat, 45 km north of Mackay is impressive and it’s unique atmosphere and the wow factor starts with a medieval stone pitched entry gate. Located at 147 Fordyce Road, Mount Jukes, the interior’s imposing rustic and heavy timber construction and intricate stone design never fails to amaze guests. There is also a rustic open air wedding chapel and a centuries old bell, which suits all sorts of social occasions. Guests do their own catering which is made so much easier, as there is large and comfortable guests and manager’s accommo-

dation for the wedding party, both before and after the wedding, plus room for unlimited camping. The potential to expand the business will only be limited by the budding owner’s imagination when it comes to running this unique gem. The Sticks and Stones Rural Retreat also more than enough land for the curious farmer to run a few head of stock and to ease their way into rural living with two sheds and there is a concrete driveway Blacks Real Estate have an open house this Saturday from 11am to 12pm and the auction is on Friday, April 23 at 12pm. Please contact Dan Cronin on 0401 835 806.

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Lot 10, 12 Heaths Road Mackay 12 Grendon Street, North Mackay SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OWNERS COMMITTED TO SELLING - SUIT INVESTOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 29TH MARCH 3:00PM • Prominent high exposure corner location - land size 1,463m2. • Building comprises of 6 tenancies totalling 696m2 (5 currently leased) • Quality tenants with quality fitouts. • 10 onsite carparks.

0408 017 917 | eeverett@blacksrealestate.com.au | Ellen Everett

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE WITH WAREHOUSE STORAGE AT THE REAR • Area approximately 250m2 • Large professional office space with reception area • Large open plan work area off reception • 4 x separate offices, 1 x boardroom • Kitchen and toilet facilities • Large warehouse at the rear of the property, suitable for storage • Plenty of onsite customer parking • Busy retail centre with plenty of passing traffic

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Suite 4b, 36 Woods Street, Mackay

Shed 2, 3 Ginger Street, Paget

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WITHIN THE CITY

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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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• 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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10 Heinrich Court, Paget INDUSTRIAL SHED WITH OFFICE SPACE AND HARDSTAND AREA

Shop 2, 326 Shakespeare Street, Mackay GREAT LOCATION - FRONTAGE ONTO A BUSY STREET

FOR LEASE Shed/Office 266m2 approx

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• Land: 800m2 approx • Built in reception / office space with 2 x separate offices • Full amenities including mens & ladies toilets, shower & kitchenette • Large shed space at rear of building & further covered area beside building • Large hardstand area at rear of property • Access up both sides of building to rear of property

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

07 4963 2500

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• Great location frontage onto Shake speare Street in an opportunity not to be missed • Open plan space with white tiled floor • Roller door at the rear • Sink with hot water and shared toilets • Great signage onto Shakespeare Street

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

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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Sarina - Homebush Road, Homebush FORMAL TENDER Large sugar cane farm of 684 acres across 3 freehold titles in a prime position just 20 mins 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. Reticulated to crop via modern underground mains system. Good sized farm sheds provide plenty of garaging and workshop space. Plant and equipment included. 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 the back portion of 241 acres can be sold separaely.

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

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619 Devereux Creek Road, Devereux Creek

$269,000

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6 acre rural block 10 minutes to Marian Power has been paid for future connection Unequipped bore Formally cultivated land at front rising to bush land at the rear Cleared house site Under 40 minutes to Mackay

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

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Artificial reef on the way

AN EXCITING new artificial Pioneer River reef project will enhance recreational and tourist fishing experiences off Bridge Road, Brisbane and Carlyle Streets. Complex marine habits will be created near three fishing platforms which will be within casting distances. The Mackay Regional Council believes these artificial reefs will attract a more anglers and help to get people hooked on fishing in Mackay. The Council has reported that increasing fish habitats with artificial reefs will attract a greater number of larger fish and more desirable fish species. The artificial reefs will be made from concrete and over time, these new fish habitats will be indistinguishable due to the rapid growth of reef-building marine organisms.

Mackay’s fishing platforms are already popular with local fishing families and touristsm, plus they will be accessible to children, families, retirees and to the disabled. This Pioneer River artificial reef tender has been award to SMC Marine. Work will be completed in two stages, with Stage One to be constructed at the end of April at Bridge Road and Brisbane Street. Stage Two off the end of Carlyle Street will be completed in early May. This initiative is part of the Councils recreational fishing strategy to increase the economic contribution of recreational fishing. The long-term outcome is to help the Mackay region gain recognition throughout Australia as a premier fishing destination.

Robin watts with a 93 cm Barra his PB took a live mulle

Karen with a great mangrove jack Claire with good flathead caught fishing the flats

On and off showers for region ON THE weather front: On and off showers for the complete Mackay and Whitsundays coastal district including Sarina south. These should last until Monday at least. Even when there may be a slight clearance from the showers, they will return fairly quickly. There is also a chance of a thunderstorm. Also, a fair bit of rain # has been falling inland. This should eventually ease when the inland trough weakens. But always while driving, with heavy falls, keep an eye out of flash flooding, turn your headlights on, check for updates on road closures and IF IT’S

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FLOODED, FORGET IT. On the water: If any thing, the showers will be a pain. We will have a 10/15 knot SE during the day. Easing during the late afternoon. Seas and swell around a meter on an Easterly offshore. And small tidal swings. With the showers, the mudcrabs will be stirred up. With the crab pots, make sure they are clearly labelled with your name and details. If they don’t belong to you, don’t touch them. Remember to follow L&K Mackay Severe Weather on Facebook for all your up to date, local and accurate weather information. We are locals. Just like you.

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Above: Kaitlyn Thiedeke with a beaut barra Below: Steven Cerutti , with a 65 cm grunter caught fishing in net free zone

Above: Peter Hoy with a 25plus kg GT , this monster took a stick bait on a 4000 spin reel Below right: Talan Cottom with his first saltwater Barra, a 76cm number

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1962 Valiant named in honour of owner’s father REYLENE McCallum from North Mackay says she plans to have a heap of fun with her 1962 E Series Chrysler Valiant. Ms McCallum plans on naming her car Stanly in honour of her late father, who passed away from dementia last year. She said his passing inspired her to buy the car two weeks ago, as it reminded her of her beloved dad. She used some of the money from the sale of his house to help with the purchase of the car. The car was purchased from Newcastle, New South Wales and had a friend look at it first, befiore she flew down and had a look at the car herself. She then had it shipped up to Queensland.

Reylene descibes Stanly as being nice to drive and very photogenic to look at, saying many people turn around and look at the beautiful car. She said she has driven as far as to Slade Point, where she visits her friends and shows off her pride and joy. However, she had no plans of turning Stanly into a daily use car but was considering using it for weddings and proms. Only 10,000 of these cars were believed to be made in Australia, where they werre used mainly on the speedway. It is estimated that only a third of the cars have survived, due to many having been wrecked in their races.

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Don’t take your car for granted MANY of us tsake for granted owning and driving a car on a daily basis. However, for the 17-year-old in your house, who has just bought their very first car and put the keys in the ignition for the first time, it is an exciting time. But many first-time car owners often don’t know how to take basic care of their car. Looking after a car doesn’t have to be as complex as installing a new motor fitted with a turbocharger. More often than not, it is quite simple – just follow these handy tips to take care of your car.

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servicing history and schedule, and what tyre pressure to run. Learn how to change a tyre Learning how to change a tyre is important and a rite of passage, in some regards. Knowing how to do this can come in handy when phone coverage is minimal and you have to get back on the road soon. Check your lights and tyres Driving a car with tyres that aren’t roadworthy is not only unsafe, but illegal. Tyres need to have at least 1.5mm of tread all over. You can also be fined for driving a car with non-functioning headlights or taillights. It is important to check all of these items on a regular basis. Wash your car regularly We all want our pride and joy to look its best. Apart from this, washing your car can help protect against the elements. Dust and debris can not only damage the car’s paint, it can cause rust. So, wash your car at least once every fortnight!

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Over 350 compete in motocross

The racers take off from the starting line. Picture by JACOB CUMNER

MORE than 350 motorcross riders from all over Queensland competed in Mackay’s Central Queensland Motocross Championships over the weekend. Mackay Junior Motocross President Aaron Ross said the MPE Suspension championships “turned out way bigger than expected and was held over both days all weekend. “Normally we expect about 250 competitors and we were delighted when 350 riders turned up to compete,” Mr Ross said. “Over the two days there (were) four rounds. Two rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday,” Mr Ross said. The huge event was held over

the weekend and saw riders starting to arrive as early as Thursday and Friday night. “Nominations closed on Wednesday but then after that there was still a few that were still trying to get in after Wednesday,” he said. Once the competition kicked of it was full throttle with the sound of motorbikes screaming to life, cheers from fans for riders leaping over jumps and ripping through courses. It wasn’t all smiles though, with the first casualty of the day being a rider who had fallen of this bike and broke his wrist. “This is our first race of the year here as a CQ (event). We also

have the Queensland titles on July 10 and 11 and between that we have about three to four club days from now till October,” he said. “This is a series and it will be held over five different places around Central Queensland. The presentation for this series will be held on Sunday afternoon but the winner of the series will be (named) after the last ride of the series.” The series will continue with the second round being held on March 27 and 28 at Yeppoon. The third round will be held on May 1 and 2 in Biloela. The fourth will be held on May 15 and16 in Rockhampton with the fifth round on June 19 and 20 in Emerald.

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Tournaments coming up for tennis Golfers get THE Mackay Tennis Associations recent Men’s fixtures saw Nadal beat Federer 52-49 and Kyrigos beat Djokovic 50-44 in Division One. In Division Two, Invincibles beat Wanderers 40-21 and Madhatters beat Aces 35-21. Unforced Error beat Castaways 40-16 and Hit n Miss beat Volleys 33-27. Division One best players for the week included Brett Walz, Aiden Conrad, Michael Burley, Michael Cary And Jenny Cooke. Division Two best players for the week includ-

ed Justin Harris, Ash Teys, Neil Zunker, Hayden Storti and Grant Contor with convincing wins to Invincibles, Unforced Errors, Madhatters and Hit n Miss. Mackay Tennis is also looking forward to a few local tournaments coming up in the next few months in the region with many players travelling away and honing their skills. There are upcoming tournaments in Rocky, Mackay, Townsville and Sugarbowl in the coming months as tennis starts to heat up in the north.

Mackay fighter stepping up for next major bout

UPCOMING Mackay Mixed Martial Arts fighter Peter Templer is ready to step up onto the world stage. Coach David Garnham from MMA Mackay said his star athlete was currently preparing for the upcoming Eternal MMA event which will be televised worldwide tomorrow night. “The...Eternal MMA, which is the biggest MMA show in Australia, will be (held tomorrow) on the Gold Coast.” said coach Garnham. Peter, 23, will be flying with Coach Garnham to take on Jamie Sporne, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, who fights out of Brisbane. “Peter has more than earned his right to have a fight on that show,” Coach Garnham said. The fight will be televised to the world on streaming site UFC Fight Pass. “UFC Fight Pass goes all

around the world, so anyone with a subscription to UFC can see that fight for free,” Garnham said. Heading into the fight, the coach said he believes Peter has a very strong chance of victory. The upcoming fighter holds a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, having started with the club when he was 15. Peter is looking forward to the bout but is not underestimating his more experienced opponent. “My opponent is defiantly talented, but I think I can hang with him,” Peter said. His coach said Peter will be moving up a weight class for this bout. “Peter will be fighting in Welterweight with his last professional fight at lightweight, so he will be moving up a weight class. He’s grown quite a bit since being a kid,” Garnham said. “Welterweight be 77.1 kilos and he’s hanging with the top guys in Aus-

tralia. Peter or any of our fighters have kind of the same type of fighting regime. They train at the gym five nights a week,” the coach said. These athletes train in different styles of fighting and being mixed martial arts they perform various strikes as well as wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu along with strength and conditioning combining. “It’s been really good at fight camp with a solid eight weeks of training, mostly twice a day, feeling fit,” Peter said. Despite the stereotypes around those who participate in the fighting arts, these athletes have discipline, commitment and an understanding of strategy. Another upcoming bout for the gym will feature Jaden Dalrymple fighting for the Australian amateur featherweight title and coastal combat.

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PROSERPINE Gold Club’s professional Roger Vandenberg and long-time member Tony Goss lost their beards and hair for the World’s Greatest Shave last weekend. The event attracted 84 players and raised over $2000 on the day, with more expected to come in later.

MMA fighter Peter Templer (C) with Coach David Garnham and Toni Garnham

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South Sharks’ Austin a real team player By JACOB CUMNER GETTING to know local legends is hard and trying to get in touch with them is even harder. Mackay Local News was fortunate enough to speak to South Sharks Cricket club’s Shaun Austin who has a very busy schedule. Shaun (pictured right) is a former winner of The Player of the Year Award at the annual senior cricket. He is also in the running for this year’s award due to his batting prowess during the current season. When asked about how he got into cricket whilst growing up here, Shaun said he actually started off as a rugby league boy from a very young age. “I didn’t get into cricket until I was 10,” he said, adding that it was a friend of his who got him into the sport. Shaun has been with the South Sharks Cricket Club for around

20 years and his love for cricket hasn’t faded. The star cricketer has been tipped by many as the favourite to win The Player of the Year Award at the annual senior cricket. However, he remains modest about his achievements. “I don’t know about favourite,” he said, “as there any many worthy winners in our competition at present. But yes, I first won it in around 2007, then again in 2016.” When asked whether he had plans to go further in his cricking

career Shaun said he had no further plans. “Unless an opportunity too good to refuse comes along, which is highly unlikely at my age,” he laughed. Shaun’s favourite match of the year was his team’s win against Walkerston. “Definitely the win against Walkerston,” he said. “We played a really good brand of cricket that day, both with bat and ball. “I just missed out on the hundred that day but the result was what it is all about! “It had been a long time between wins over Scrubby (Walkerston) and it brought emotions out of the handful of us that have been through the good and the tough times over the last five years. It was a long night!” Shaun’s most memorable experience while playing for Souths was “winning premierships and celebrating them properly! “And also the day night game

vs Norths when we were bowled out for 60 and bowled them out for 21. Tom Bugeja’s 5 for 0, including a hat trick, was awesome to be part of,” he said. Shaun’s family, whilst not being cricket fanatics, have shown some interst in the sport. “I have a couple of girls at home who don’t mind swinging their cricket bats around at home,” he said. “They have also given me some catching practise hacking the ball off the T-ball stand,” he said. Shaun happily attributes his success for this year to “fitness, strength, hard work and determination to lift our team from the foot of the ladder. “I’ve got a great team of blokes around me and helping them to succeed personally drives me as well. “I can’t score runs without building partnerships with the lads,” he said.

Shaun Austin with the bat

Walkerston up against Brothers for finals WALKERSTON Cricket Club will challenge Minor Premiers Brothers for the 2020/2021 Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Poole Cup tomorrow afternoon at Harrup Park. Play is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm in what is expected to be a closely fought match. Walkerston waltzed into the grand final for each of the four grades of Mackay Senior Cricket with solid wins last weekend. In first grade, Walkerston’s bowlers, led by the leg spin of Joel Bock (four wickets for 30 runs) and the left arm of Adam Knezevic (three wickets for 17

Lane Kohler from Norths Cricket Mackay practicing his swing

runs), bowled Norths out for a dismal total of 86. Walkerston were able to chase that total down with ease in their 21st over for the loss of only three wickets. Sam Vassallo scored 42 runs. In second grade, Walkerston defeated Sarina. While the loss will be a disappointment for Sarina, they can be well pleased with reaching the semi-finals in both the one-day and T20 competitions this season. Walkerston will now face Norths for the second-grade trophy. Play is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm tomorrow at Harrup Park. Pioneer Valley

Green and Walkerston will meet in the Grand Final in third grade after they triumphed in their semi-finals. Pioneer Valley Green defeated Brothers Whites by 68 runs. Cody Filewood top scored with 77 for Pioneer Valley. In the other semi-final, Walkerston defeated Norths by eight wickets. For Walkerston, Liam Newbery took three wickets for 16 runs and Lance Ryan scored 39 runs. In fourth grade, Pinnacle will host Walkerston tomorrow after Walkerston accounted for an under-strength Eastern Swans.

Clash of the League Titans The first Queensland rugby league match kicks off this weekend when the Mackay Cutters face the Redcliffe Dolphins. Gates open at 3pm with the BHP Premiership Goldstars facing off against Capras Trial followed by the Intrust Super Cup (ISC). Cutters Coach Michael Crawley said, “The women’s game kicks of at 4pm and then the ISC game starts at 6pm. This is the first competition for our boys who are very keen to get out and put on a good display.” The importance of this roundone match cannot be understated with the Cutters going up against such heavy hitters as Redcliffe. “Round one is important for us,” Crawly said. “Redcliffe is considered to be one of the high flying teams in ISC this year. “They also have an affiliation with the New Zealand Warriors so we are expecting them to have anything up to nine players in the Warriors in their line up this weekend. “It will be a really good test for our boys up against very experienced and formidable side,” the coach said. The Cutters likewise have aces up their selves with young players associated with the Cowboys.

Coach Michael Crawley “We have Cowboy-allocated players this week - Emry Pere, Shane Wright, Ben Condon, Murray Taulagi and Michael Bell. They will all travel down and play with the team from the Cowboys’ camp. “They are part of allocation with the Cowboys and how often we get them will depend on how well they are playing for us,” the coach said. “We are all hope they play well enough to be considered as part of the NRL team Cowboys. “I am really excited because it give us an opportunity to introduce some new boys to the ISC

competition and help them with their debuts,” said the coach. Shane Wright has being playing with the Cowboys but is on the roaster to play this weekend “Its great getting that experience back. We will need that because obviously Redcliffe are with the New Zealand Warriors and they will get a strong contingent back from the NRL, so that will even itself out, The coach said his team were an inexperienced group with 11 players debuting this weekend in round one. “Of those, we have three boys under 21 Josh Smith, Blake Paskins and Aidan Beard who have come up through our junior system, through the Mackay system. Now they are getting a chance to run out in ISC and get their debut against Redcliffe this weekend as under 21s.” Crawly said that the team’s trial games up tp now have only been a part of getting ready for this weekend’s game. “So we have spoken as a squad a bit about this (being) a beginning for us,” he said. “This is our chance to show the fans and supporters what sort of team we are gonna be. And it wont be decided over this weekend but over the weeks to come.”

Carol Savage, Barry Brown, Rick Dunn and Karli Burns

City Club bowls a real treat A LARGE crowd of spectators was treated to some top class bowls at City Club over the weekend when eight teams contested the finals of the Mackay District Mixed Pairs. There were some clear-cut wins in the quarter finals with Karli Burns and Rick Dunn beating Anne-Marie and Cooper Whitestyles 27-12, Di Faulkner (sub for Ashlee Knight) and Vince McSherry defeating Karina Dunn and Kees Struik 24-9 and Anna Forsyth and Barry Cook scoring a 27-12 win over Gail Meng and Rob Harris. The fourth game was extremely tight throughout with Carol Savage and Barry Brown scoring

two shots on the final end to win 17-14 against Bertha and Bruce Archer. Savage and Brown had another battle in their semi-final against Di Faulkner and Vince McSherry with the scores locked at 23all with one end to play but they withstood the pressure once again to take the match 25-23 and Burns and Dunn played very consistent bowls against Forsyth and Cook to win 25-7. The final was played between the four close friends Burns and Dunn and Savage and Brown. There was nothing between the pairs for two thirds of the match but the consistent draw bowls

from Burns and Dunn saw them eventually take the final 24-14. Karli Burns and Rick Dunn will now represent the Mackay District against Leichhardt in the group final in August. The Mackay representative side travel to Townsville this weekend to contest the Challenge Cup against North Queensland, Tropical Far North Queensland and the Atherton Tablelands. The side is Paul Foot, Wade Vidulich, Rick Dunn, Peter Blackburn; Nathan Dodds, Steve Boyce, Steve Ridolfi, Wayne Handley; Steve Mau, Les Rodgers, Barry Brown, Wade Cranston.

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FANS were out in force at Moranbah Race Club’s big Autumn carnival meeting at Treasure Park last Saturday. There was a strong crowd in attendance showing the community still has a strong passion for racing which has been severely interrupted by Covid -19 in the state’s coal capital. President John Juhas was pleased with crowd numbers and more than impressed with the effort that the men and women of Moranbah put into the highly competitive fashions on the field. Over 40 gallopers faced the starters over the 6 races on the program. The first race on the program was taken out by Emerald trained galloper from the Glenda Bell yard in Emerald who legged Rockhampton apprentice Cody (chip) Collis aboard Isis Jectile ($1.90) who lit the Park track alight. The Bell galloper has a real liking for the sandy loamy surfaces and will continue to be a strong force on the country circuit. The King of Treasure Park, John Manzelmann took out the richest race on the program the maiden handicap over 1000 metres, with Struman ($3.00) who was ridden by Trinity Bannon leading all the way winning by a widening 4.5 lengths with Setlin Sage getting home well for Thangool Trainer Damien Rideout ($3.50 ) in the last 75 metres. For second placing Glenda Bell’s runner Think I Can Careen stuck on well for third placing. The open plate featured some of country racings biggest names in the open

sprinter ranks including the longtime heavyweight champ of the bush the locally trained 9 year old Fabs Cowboy made it a one act affair taking out the open sprint over 1170 metres, with Angela Jones in the sadddle. She rode the bush champ an absolute treat in the first leg of a double with the Johnson stable. The win made it 42 wins and 21 placings from 101 starts and $321 475 in prize money. The most impressive popular win of the day came in Ancient Echoes ($3.50) who took out the benchmark 60 over the 1400 metres for the Moranbah magician Bevan Johnson after a slow start for its new stable. Ancient Echoes made it two in a row leading from start to finish with Apprentice Angela Jones giving it a peach of a ride. Ancient echoes looks set to progress to the country cup circuit and a possible tilt at the Alpha cup is on the cards as Ancient Echoes is raced by several Alpha racing identities. Mackay trainer Ian Shaw made the 400 kilometre round trip down the Peak Downs highway to support the meeting and provided young apprentice Cody Collis a day he won’t forget which included a treble. Shaw and Collis combined to take out the feature event, the $10000 Moranbah Workers Club Community cup over 1550 metres. Collis suled Stars don’t Rust ($3.00) out of the barriers to sit just just off the pace in a perfectly timed ride from Collis who made a mid race move to hit the front a long way out to draw away by a widening 6.5 lengths with Bevan Johnson’s runner Barbican $3.00 hanging on for 2nd. All of which topped off a great day of country racing.

THERE were some good darts played and a bit of rustiness at Whitsunday Darts last weekend. Airlie beach darts club representative Jamie Maher said, “A few players also spent a bit of extra time on the practice board to right a few wrongs from the previous week, myself included” Three players sit on top of the ladder on six points each, with Gene Birse leading the way just ahead of Jamie Woods and Joe Wilson, courtesy of leg difference. The top four is completed by Seumas Rose on five points. Last week’s results; J Maher 1-6 J Woods J Wilson 6-3 R Gallichan

Wednesday March 10 Mixed Social Pairs Winners: Jayne and Adam Johnstone. Runner Ups: Adrian Roache, Chris Gee. Door: Andy Burrows, Barry Finlay. Raffle: (No.84) $100. Brooke and Lynchie.

Gene Birs is on top of the ladder R Coutts 6-5 J Rockstroh A Paull 2-6 A Peel G Birse 6-1 N O’Hara S Rose 6-2 G Robbie J Wilson hit a nice 180, and

this weeks bye was D O’Hara. The league is proudly sponsored by Mika Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Tattooing Airlie Beach.

First Qld boxing bouts a big hit

BOXING Qld kicked their year off on the weekend with a tournament in Ayr at the Burdekin Police Citizens Youth Club. It was hosted by Alex and Kylie Lawson, with around 15 clubs in attendance and just under 50 boxers on show. It proved to be a great kickstart to the boxing year for Boxing Queensland and in particular boxing in the North. Clubs travelled all the way from Brisbane, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Dysart, Gladstone, Middlemount, Blackwater, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay. The team from O’Malley’s Mackay Boxing Club had five boxers ready and raring to go, all of them matched up with very even opponents. Mackay’s team consisted of Austin Armitage, their youngest boxer at 11 years-old, Memphis Algie ,12, Macen Algie,14, Uriel Pearson, 26, and Jessie

King,36. Unfortunately the club wasn’t able to match Macen and Jessie in a formal bout but did manage to get them an exhibition bout. The other three boxers were matched up in competitive bouts and had a hard task in front of them. Austin the club’s youngest and newest competitive boxer was matched up against a young boxer from Townsville. Austin went out and did as he was instructed and stuck to the game plan. Memphis won all three of his rounds and the bout in what was a very good display of controlled boxing. The team’s last boxer, and biggest at 90kg to jump in, was Uriel. He found himself up against a fit opponent who was keen to get in and have a go. It was a closely fought match but Uriel managed to take the bout by TKO.

Friday March 12 Mixed Social Pairs Win: Stewart Larkings, Paul Foot. Run Up’s: Brian and Ruth Grace . First Round: Alex Mackelvie, Bob Menzies. 2nd Round: Harry Ulrich, Kevin Brophy. Kitty: 1st. Kev Brophy. 1 m short. 2nd: John McKay. Hopeless Ditch. Raffle: (No.57) $100. R.C.K. Brophy. Kitty now JACKPOTS to $480. Saturday March 13 Mens Social Fours. Win: Barry Thomas, Phil Lewis, Bob Buckley, Peter Grant. Runner Ups: Ross Black, Bob Campbell, Paul Turnbull, Stewart Larkings. Raffle: (No.93) $100. Ken Martin. Barefoot bowls can be made by bookings only at reception. 074954867

Plenty of good pool programs IF YOU’RE keen to get into the pool, Masters Swimming Club has access to a number of programs to participate in without leaving town. These events are year-long and offer a number of alternatives to suit individual’s abilities. Current featured programs are Endurance 1000 and Million Metres. Endurance 1000 is designed for all swimmers who enjoy swimming the longer distances. The program consists of a number of distances and strokes starting at 400m. Points are awarded on times achieved and the ultimate goal is to encourage swimmers to achieve maximum points in all events in a calendar year. A total of 62 swims

are possible with distances 400 and 800m in all strokes. This includes Individual Medley repeated up to five times and the 1500m 30, 45 and 60 minute swims in Free, Back and Breaststroke. Million Metres is not a competitive program but provides recognition for individual progressive milestones based on recorded & validated distances. Swimmers receive awards from one through to 20 million metres in total distance completed in the pool. For instance, if you swim three times a week and average 2km a session it would take three years and two months roughly to get to the first milestone. More details can be found on the Masters Swimming Queensland site.

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Local fighter to go global MMA athlete’s bout to be televised worldwide

LOCAL Mixed Martial Arts ffigher Peter Templer, who fights out of Mackay MMA gym, is set for the fight of his career tomorrow night when he takes on Brisbane’s Jamie Sporne, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt.

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