Mackay Local News - 23 Apr 2021

Friday, 23 April, 2021

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ANZAC hero to speak MACKAY’S Slade Point community will be truly privileged to hear their ANZAC Day address from an Australian war hero wounded at the battle of Long Tan. Vietnam veteran Ian James McGrath, or ‘Blue’ to his friends, will give a brief address at Noon in his role as the President of the Mackay RSL Memorial Bowls Club.

Mr McGrath was a member of the Australian Army’s Delta Company, Sixth Battalion, where many Australian soldiers were killed and wounded when 108 men bravely held off attacks by over 2000 Chinese and North Vietnamese soldiers.

Mackay’s modest, quietly spoken and low-key battle-hardened war hero explained that, “we would have

all been overrun, without support from the New Zealand artillery battery whose guns kept shelling the enemy.

“A lot of our men were killed. We only just managed to hold off wave after wave of attacks until our armoured personel carriers, or APCs, arrived just in time, or none of us would have survived,” Mr McGrath said.

“It was a s**t story, I don’t know how we got out alive and we all could have been killed, but that was a long time ago.

“Now I know how General Custer felt at his famous Last Stand when he and his men were overrun and killed.

“I served in Vietnam in 1966 to 1967 and then again in the Eighth Royal Australian Regiment in Malaya in 1967-68.”

Mr McGrath said that for the past 15 years on April 25, Mackay RSL Memorial Bowls Club has held a brief ANZAC Day Noon Service.

“When we started, it was just for the bowlers, but over the past few years we have been delighted that up to 45 locals have turned up,” he said.

“It’s a relaxing afternoon and a lot of parents bring their children for the service and then go home, before bowlers compete for the ANZAC Shield.

“Each year we pay homage to those Australians and all those who died and were disabled in the service and defence of Australia.

“Then we share the sorrow of those mourning the victims of armed conflict.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: ‘Blue’ in Vietnam. The Green Ribbon with Star is the Delta Company Long Tan Citation for Gallantry and the Star confirms ‘Blue’ fought at Long Tan, the Blue Ribbon is the US Presidential Citation (the Second Highest US Bravery Award), the Red Ribbon is the South Vietnamese Government’s Citation for Gallantry. Mr McGrath’s medals. Mr McGrath at 2019 ANZAC Day

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$3.5M for Mackay social housing

MACKAY MP Julieanne Gilbert is building 10 additional social housing units in North Mackay Mrs Gilbert has won $3.5 million from the Palaszczuk Government for these one-bedroom units.

“Three will be fully wheelchair accessible and two will be partially wheelchair accessible, Mrs Gilbert announced.

“In addition, $35.5 million will be spent over five years to build 60 more social housing homes and to upgrade public housing in Mackay and Central Queensland, in the government’s Housing Strategy.

“This is expected to support about 20 new full-time industry jobs every year in Mackay and in Central Queensland.”

Mrs Gilbert said these new North Mackay units will deliver much-needed crucial housing to people in our community.

“The Palaszczuk Government takes a person-centred approach to social housing to ensure that

State MP Amanda Camm has backed the Whitsunday fishing community’s call for investment in new facilities. Mrs Camm said she received questions about the region’s fishing facilities “in particular at Shute Harbour. Our community needs the State to prioritise investment in the Shute Harbour Boat Ramp facilities,” she said. “As a region with one of the largest proportions of boat registrations in the State, recreational fisherman and women deserve safe, accessible boat ramp and car parking facilities.” She called for State Transport Minister, Mark Bailey, to listen to the commmunity.

Bravus tour TWO FEDERAL Liberal Party members recently toured the Bravus Mine site at the Galilee Basin. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said progress on the Bravus Coal Mine project, formerly known as ADANI, has been remarkable.

“Construction of the rail line is well underway and the mine pit now stands 800 metres long and 600 metres wide,” Minister Pitt said. “It’s expected they will begin extracting coal within the next few months to begin stockpiling for sale and export. Most importantly more than 2500 people are directly employed at the mine, another 9000 jobs throughout Regional Queensland.”

Julieanne Gilbert and Marshall Dunn in front of a unit being built

tenants new homes suits their needs,” she said.

“It’s fantastic to see Mackay receiving millions of dollars

Grant extension welcome A LEADING Mackay home builder has welcomed the 19-month extension of the HomeBuilder grant.

Fergus Builders Sales Manager Amanda Wilson said this really gives builders the breathing space to complete and get the homes under construction.

“Mackay homeowners already had the homes signed-up prior to the grant being finalised,” Mrs Wilson said.

Federal Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar announced on April 17 that Australia’s Home Builder grant was to be extended by 18 months.

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Housing Industry Association (HIA) Managing Director Graham Wolfe said this is good news for the housing industry, for the economy and for potential homeowners.

BRAVUS Mining and resources CEO David Boshoff enjoyed showing the Federal Liberal members the Galilee Basin mine site. Mr Boshoff said it was great to host the Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, along with the Member for Dawson on a tour of the Carmichael mine and rail Project. “The Carmichael Project has come a long way since receiving final construction approvals in 2019,” Mr Boshoff said. “We were able to show Minister Pitt and Mr Christensen our trucks and excavators in action in the open cut where they have removed more than 10 million tonnes of rock and soil.”

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“HomeBuilder had an immediate impact from the day it was announced and the uptake of Home Builder has created a lifeline of work for tradies,” Mr Wolfe said.

“It has also supported tens of thousands of first-time home buyers achieve their dream of owning a home.

“Jobs that were disappearing early last year were reinstated, as the pipeline of work from sales, design and client engagement through to construction expanded.

“This announcement has streamlined the delivery of more than 120,000 homes and renovations, which are now taking advantage of the grant.

“Latest ABS data shows that house commencements surged by 27 percent in the final quarter of 2020 to their highest level since March 2000.”

Mr Wolfe said Housing Industry Association members have also been impacted by global supply and labour constraints.

of investment in social housing, with construction of more housing starting later this year.”

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one-bedroom units in North Mackay are more than 40 percent complete and expected to be finished in a few months.”

Mrs Gilbert met with Mackay painter Marshall Dunn while working on the units.

“I was very impressed with the quality of the housing,” she said.

Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch said the $3.5m was in addition to the Palaszczuk Government’s $1.67 billion investment over five years in the Housing Construction Jobs Program.

“This is the largest social housing investment in Queensland since WWII,” Minister Enoch said. “Under the Housing Construction Jobs Program, over $7.3 million has been invested in the Mackay Local Government area so far,” she said.

“In the Central Queensland Region, contracts have been awarded for 20 locations in the Mackay Local Government area.

“These projects are providing (housing for) some of the most vulnerable people in our state. It gives them a place to call home and access to the services they require to get back on their feet.”

Call for Harbour fishing jetty THERE has been a call for a community fishing jetty at Mackay Harbour.

An innovative petition is being circulated by Mackay resident Aileen Cormican, which will support surf club boat launching and grow tourism.

Aileen Cormican said potential funding is available from Queensland Government’s Attracting Tourism Fund (ATF) Grant, which has earmarked $48.6M for tourism infrastructure projects in regional cities.

“Importantly, the Mackay Regional Council does not have to provide a matching fund,” she said.

“This much-needed jetty should be built at the south end of Mackay Harbour Beach.

“It could be like the popular Brighton Jetty in Adelaide and the Busselton Jetty in Western Australia, which is a wonderful tourist attraction.

“A Mackay Harbour jetty will be a safe point for fishing, unlike fishing from the breakwater rocks and we have a responsibility to keep our local fisherman safe and

Busselton Jetty alive. The jetty on the Pioneer River near the public hospital is too small for fishing and the city of Mackay has outgrown it.

“A proper fishing jetty at the Mackay Harbour will also protect the shoreline from corrosion.

“It will also be accessible, safe and a family friendly place to swim away from jellyfish and stingers.”

Ms Cormican added that it would be nice for the Mackay community to have a spray park and lagoon built at the parking lot in Mulherin Park.

“Importantly, surf lifesavers are already there to supervise, who could supervise.”

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Relief for builders GEMINI Homes Director Graham Stratizke said the HomeBuilder Grant extension has provided relief to builders.

He said the 18-month extension will “help a lot of builders”, who could be fined for unfinished homes.

“It’s going to take the pressure off the builder to start the house off by a certain time,” Mr Stratizke said.

“It’s a big one that many houses had to be started by September.”

He said that “it’s a real defuser”.

However, the biggest issues currently facing builders are shortages of supplies and tradies.

He added that “roofing is facing a massive shortage”, along with “big steel and big timber”.

He said his main concern is the effects might not be felt until about September.

“Certain things have happened, like train derailments and other things, but also COVID,” he said.

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Keeping up morale SAMMY the Dog lives in Airlie Beach and Cody the young nephew of his owners was diagnosed with brain cancer.

He traveled to Brisbane for treatment and Sammy sent him a selfie everyday while he was away. Cody is back home now and doing well. The family want to send a big thank you to everyone that helped them.

Passionate about organising ANZAC events MaACKAY RSL Vice-President Col Benson is passionate about ANZAC Day and has been planning ANZAC events since 1988.

“I’ve been planning the March in the city centre for at least 15 years,” he said.

“This includes my always planning where everyone fits or is placed in the March.

“There are many planning challenges, especially arranging where parents can park their cars.

“I came up with a mathematical column. When you get something like that, it’s fuzzy logic.

“Where do you start and who do you pick first?

“I always pick a school with a band that’s got percussion, drums. You got to have something to get that start.

“Then you try to include and a lot of schools in the March, especially some of the bigger private schools that don’t have bands. So I try and stagger ten or 11 bands.”

Mr Benson said this is a big challenge which can take between 20 to 30 hours.

“When schools get to the end of the March, you’ve got to put them somewhere.

So I have dispersal plan and that is another 20 hours or so.”

Mr Benson said it takes four months of planning which normally starts in the middle of January.

“There’s a lot of rapport in planning, where I get to know the admin staff or the school principals when I visit local schools.

He said this is very important “as it shows the schools that veterans are also interested in them.

“But because of a late start this year, I won’t get to visit every school.

“They are 15 schools where some of us will be guest speakers. I speak at three, if not four schools.

“That’s another challenge, because I talk to the lowest grades and also to the highest grades, plus to teachers and parents.”

Col Benson (LEFT) pictured at a past ANZAC Day event

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Pioneer Valley expecting succesful day PIONEER Valley is expecting a successful Valley Spinners and Crafts Open Day. Crafts President Margaret Borg is excited about her club’s Open Day on May 2 at the Gargett CWA Open Hall.

“Everyone will have plenty to enjoy and visitors only need a gold coin to enter,” she said.

“The Open Day in 2019 had more than 100 visitors and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere of friendship and sharing.

“The Valley Spinners and Craft Open Day is between 9.30am and 2pm.

“There will be lots of demonstrations and we encourage the public to try different demonstrations and crafts,” Ms Borg said.

“Visitors will enjoy our sales table of beautiful crafts made by our Members.

“There will be a show and tell parade.”

Ms Borg said members will also explain how they made their craft.

Spinners members showing off a lovely rug

New ice machine saves cool cash

Mackay’s Netball Association has received a $2,595 grant to purchase a new ice machine (pictured).

Secretary Jenny Moohin said it would not have been possible to buy the ice machine without a Good for Good Community Grant from the Queensland Country Bank.

“Queensland Country Bank has has supported Mackay’s Netball’s Winter Carnival for a few years now,” Ms Moohin said.

“Mackay’s Netball Association truly appreciates the relationship that we have developed with Bill Paton (Queensland Country Bank Area Manager) and his team at the Queensland Country Bank’s Central branch at Canelands.

“Having ice on demand offers much

greater convenience and saves ongoing time and cost for our Association. We’ll have ice on demand and the new ice machine makes it more convenient for our volunteers to bag up ice when we need it.

“We will no longer have to pay for ice and we’ll save at least $1000 annually on ice as we need to have an adequate supply of ice on hand at all times to treat injuries, plus for our courtside canteen.”

Mr Paton said he was delighted that Mackay’s Netball Association is one of eight Queensland community groups receiving some of the $120,000 in grant funding.

“Their funding was awarded in this year’s Queensland Country Good for Good

Community Grants,” Mr Paton said. “As a member-owned bank, we’re committed to helping members reach their financial goals.

“It’s especially rewarding to know that purchasing the ice machine through our grant funding will contribute to ongoing cost savings for Mackay Netball.

“The Queensland Country Bank takes great pride in contributing to our community through grants and sponsorships of sport and recreation facilities.

“They are important for physical and mental wellbeing and to create a healthy community.

“This is the fourth year that the Queensland Country Bank has run the Good

“The Valley Spinners and Crafts Open Day will have a morning tea and lunch with sandwiches and scones and yummy food,” she said. “There is also a major annual raffle which raises funds for the Valley Spinners Club.

“First prize will be a beautifully woven rug that Member Connie Muscat has weaved.

“Connie is my sister and has been weaving rugs for 45-years. She has used yarn spun by our spinners.

“Second prize is a wooden tray made by a gentleman member called Jim. “He made this beautiful timber tray and thereare four different small bowls that sit on this tray made from different timbers.

“Third prize is a very lovely musty pink, hand-knitted shawl made by one of our Member, Phyllis.”

See Valley Spinners and Crafts Inc Facebook page for details.

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Mackerel shootout in July MACKAY’S Spanish Mackerel fishing shootout competition will be held on July 17 and 18.

Mackay’s Game Fishing Club Weighmaster Ian Meads said the event near the Mulherin Park boat ramp is open to the general public and has been running for 16-years since 2008.

“Fish weighing 28 to 30kg’s will take out first prize and this lucky fisher will also receive a $1500 cash prize,” Mr Meads said.

“The biggest fish caught so far was a 31.7kg Spanish Mackerel back in 2018 and fishers have caught a couple of fish weighing just over 30 kilo’s as well.

“The fishing competition is a fundraiser and last year we had a record 115 entries.

“Mackay’s Game Fishing Club will try and see if we can do the same this year and our target is up to 100 fishers competing, so anymore than that would be great.”

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Local musicians excel on new CD recordings

2019 Show winner Stephen Homewood with his work Convict Landscape, joined by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Julieanne Gilbert MP and Judge Lucy Belle Tesoriero

Art Show awards coming up THE Mackay Show Association’s Woollam Art on Show Awards will be held between August 6 and 9.

This year will be a celebration of 15 years of art excellence. A call for artists is now open for the non-acquisitive 2021 National Art Prize and Exhibition.

The Art on Show Awards have five sections of entry, while the major prize the Woollam Art on Show Award $3000 and the total prize purse is $11,000.

The Show Association’s Art

on Show Awards will take the arts to a higher level of professionalism in a public art competition.

Participation will be sought from artists locally and nationwide to create a high standard of presentation in Mackay’s cultural future as an annual high-profile arts event.

The Woollam Art on Show Awards will also provide an annual educational role, raising awareness and promoting the arts to patrons at the Mackay Regional Show.

The Mackay Show Association will highlight diverse local artistic talent in the region and attract a high standard of interstate works.

The Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal People’s Choice Award judged by the event patrons is published after the Show.

As events across the region revive in 2021 or post-COVID, the importance of the arts and their contribution to both wellbeing and the community, which has become increasingly evident and central to recovery during

SUGAR Town Music is proud of its new COVID 4740 album made by Mackay musicians.

Owner Scott Netuschil said “the idea was conceived 12 months ago” and production took nine months.

“As the project went along, some people on the album had to be recorded in different studios in different states because of border closures,” Mr Netuschil said.

“However, these restrictions didn’t affect Mackay as we weren’t in the recording phase at that point.

“Through the three-month production phase and recording we put out a tender or a public notice for people to submit.

“We had to cull down 44 submissions as we thought we were only going to get five and we finished the live shows.”

Mr Netuschil said the album was created to show the musicians’ perspective on the COVID pandemic and the radical change of life forced on everyone.

“The album covers 19 different genres and each song has inspiring messages of hope and positivity which will resonate with fans,” he said.

The new album is for sale online “The COVID 4740 album is about telling the stories of the COVID experiences through the eyes of musicians and writers. “(It has) an emphasis on community resilience and a way forward.”

Scott said reception to the live shows was overwhelmingly positive.

He added that there may be just 100 copies of the album left, which are available on www. sugartownmusic.com

Pet dumping on the rise LOCAL animal rescue groups say they have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year, at the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for kittens and puppies rose as people began to look for companion animals.

“It got to the point where it was hard to find a puppy or kitten as they were snapped up as soon as they were advertised,” said Pound Rescue’s Ros Lowry.

“Because unemployment was high and money was short, many people opted for a ‘free’ puppy or kitten.

“Sadly many of these animals received no veterinary work. The majority were not desexed.

“Kittens don’t stay kittens for long and within a very short space

of time we were inundated with dumped or surrendered cats and kittens. So many of the female cats were either pregnant or had a litter of kittens in tow.

“Just recently we took four litters (14 kittens) and a mama cat from one home. None of the animals in that household were desexed.”

The situation has not improved with cats being dumped and an abundance of unwanted kittens being born.

This is placing a huge burden on local animal recue groups.

“We are beyond capacity but the compassion of carers moves them to make room and take in more fosters,” said Ms Lowry.

“We currently have around 100 cats and kittens in foster care.”

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animal’s veterinary work but foster carers supply their own food and kitty litter for the animals.

The amount of stray animals needing foster care has placed a huge financial burden on carers.

“We need community support to continue with our valuable work,” Ms Lowry said.

“Donations of pet food or kitty litter are always needed and can be dropped into Pet Barn or Northern Beaches Vet Hospital.

“We also need more foster carers to share the load and this will enable us to save more animals.

“We would also like to encourage pet owners to take responsibility and desex their pets.”

For more information about fostering or donating to Pound Rescue Inc. please contact Ros Lowry on 0403814318

There are many abandoned cats in Mackay currently under foster care

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Live@Lamberts features leading artists THIS year’s Live@Lamberts 2021 May long-weekend music and food festival, will have some of Australia’s best vocalists.

This will be the fifth year that Adam and Leah Harrison’s Seabreeze Hotel has provided a seafood and wine festival on the May 2, but under the new name – Live@Lamberts 2021.

A bonus will be that the COVID-19 pandemic has also enabled the Seabreaze Hotel to present Aussie artists who would normally be overseas.

Josh Teskey is one of Australia best male vocalists. He, Ash Grunwald and the Pierce Brothers will be performing at Slade Point’s music and food

festival. A 2021 Queensland Music Awards finalist, Greta Stanley will also be on stage.

Three of these artists were scheduled to play at the recent Byron Bay BluesFest which was cancelled and so they are itching to perform at Live@Lamberts.

These high-profile Aussie artists will be supported by the local talents of Matt Tandy and Mick Woodbridge, then after sunset, Lloyd Saunders will kick-off the official after-party.

Families and guests will enjoy sitting on the grass and enjoying the entertainment, food and Slade Point’s wonderful location at Lambert Beach.

A separate kids area will provided for children and families to relax.

Adult supervision is needed.

Live@Lamberts welcomes families and kids of all ages who will also enjoy Lamberts Beach, plus the Bounce Now as they run wild in the free Kid’s Zone on inflatable jumping castles, slides and outdoor games.

When: Sunday May 2, 12:00pm to 10pm, plus the inside after-party starts at 8pm.

Please note that Pacific Esplanade, between Scawfell Avenue and Slade Court (adjacent to The Seabreeze Hotel) will be temporary closed from 4:00pm.

Seabreeze Hotel will hold this year’s Live@Lamberts

Minister outlines issues facing farmers BIOSECURITY, water and labour are the big issues facing agriculture, according to federal Agriculture and Emergency Services minister David Littleproud.

Speaking at a seminar for Queensland farmers organised

by Federal MP for Longman Terry Young, the minister said he was confident agriculture would reach $100 billion revenue by 2030 (from $60 billion currently) despite the challenges.

In the last decade, agriculture has grown from a 44 billion to a $66 billion industry.

“Agriculture with mining saved Australia through the COVID crisis,” he said.

“Australians must not forget that – or that farmers kept up the supply of food every day while other industries were shut down.

“Now we face some immediate challenges in labour shortages and trades, and longer term challenges in building more water infrastructure and biosecurity.

“The next federal budget will pour more money into dams – if we can get the states to spend it – and upping our activity on trade to diversify our exports from China and biosecurity to keep Australia clean and green.

“To help that we will be

a third his normal acreage of strawberries and is concerned that he will not be able to take off all his bananas and mangoes. “farmers have done an amazing job in. 2020 keeping Australians fed, but 2021 and 2022 might be harder if we can’t get in the workers,” Littleproud said.

He cut to the chase, saying that most unemployed Australians just did not want to work on farms picking and packing.

“It might not be politically correct, but it is a fact that Australians, especially the young and unemployed, just don’t want to do the hard yakka, even for increasingly attractive money,” he said.

moving more of the agriculture research and development budget of $1.1 billion a year into the regions – so research is done where farmers are and with more farmer input.”

A new agriculture research hub will be established in north Queensland.

Littleproud gave a huge serve to the states for holding back agriculture’s development.

“We keep shoving money to the states for dams, but they, especially Queensland, keep putting every blockage in the way.

“Food and fibre needs land, great farmers AND water. We’ve got the land and great farmers, but we need more water.

LESS STORED WATER “Sixteen of the last 20 dams built in Australia are in Tasmania, so we have less water stored per head of population, and that’s for town water as well as farming, for half a century.

“Without more water storage and irrigation schemes, we won’t be able to reliably feed Australia’s growing population – or the other 50 million we feed with exports.

“It is hugely frustrating that the State Government just won’t get on with then job, get those D8

David Littleproud (RIGHT) and a group of farmers bulldozers and excavators moving some dirt.”

But he reserved his biggest serve for the states, especially the Queensland Government, for holding up the import of Pacific Island workers to help with fruit and vegetable harvests.

Uusually Australia has between 160,000 and 200,000 backpackers with about a third working on farms.

Currently, due to COVID, only about 30,000 backpackers are in Australia – and very few want to work on farms because they can get jobs in hospitality and now tourism.

PACIFIC ISLANDERS The Federal Government has found at least 20,000 Pacific Islanders who are very willing to work on. Australian farms.

But the Queensland Govern-

ment is not allowing them to come in the numbers required.

Gavin Scurr of Pinata Farms, which has strawberries and pineapples around Wamuran in southern Queensland and bananas and mangoes in north Queensland and the Northern Territory, needs between 200 and 400 workers at any time.

On-farm quarantine facilities, with accommodation for up to 80 workers who self isolate for two weeks, must be fenced and covered by security cameras and guards.

But even with such an expensive facility, the Queensland Government will not let in the number of Pacific Islanders (most coming from countries with zero COVID-19) that would justify the facility or fill then workforce need.

As a result he has planted only

PAY INCREASE Pay for picking fruit has increased 30/40/50 percent this year, with pickers able to make well over $1500 a week.”

Bowen and Burdekin farmers currently need 600 to 700 pickers just for the melon crops and farmers are willing to pay $32 an hour – but cant get enough workers.

Littleproud said the states had to do more than “just issue press releases” on the farm labour shortage and “put in the hard yards”.

Longer term, the Federal Government is working on programs not just to bring agriculture research back to the bush to ensure it was more relevant to farmers, but also to attract bright, young people into the growing and increasingly high tech world of farming.

“Traditionally children have been leaving farms and rural towns to go for the big city life.”

Littleproud said.

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n 1100 pickers are required on

15 farms in the south Queensland strawberry belt from late May – through the state government assistance scheme just seven have applied for jobs

n To diversify agricultural exports from China, the Federal Government has increased agricultural counsellors in Asian and Middle East countries from 16 to 22. Exports have increased to countries such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia and India. Despite China bans, agricultural exports increased last year.

n Farmers make the biggest contribution to Australia’s meeting its Paris Climate Change Targets – and now need to be properly rewarded for their stewardship in reducing carbon emissions.

n Four agricultural research and development organisations are doing climate change studies. That will be reduced to one – and more effort will be directed into farm and crop productivity.

n Biosecurity threats have increased dramatically. 24 percent of people intercepted at Sydney airport had African Swine Flu and two percent had Foot and Mouth Disease. Increased number of sniffer dogs, 3D scanners and increased fines have been introduced.

n 25,000 extra farm workers are needed for 2021 harvests.

The states have only allowed 3500 to enter their states.

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Seabreeze – 2pm – Evan Daly Hotel Eton – 6pm – Shaun Diver Black Nugget (Moranbah) – 8pm – Kieran McCarthy Magnums (Airlie) – 6pm – Tane KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 8pm – Dylan Hammond The Pub (Airlie) – 7pm – Andy Mammers Dingo Beach Hotel (Airlie) – T.B.A (Live Music) Paradiso Bar (Airlie) – 7pm – Mr Cliff

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Calen – 12pm – Anzac Day & Jonte

KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 8pm – Mr. Cliff The Pub (Airlie) – 7pm – Andy Mammers Paradiso Bar (Airlie) – 7pm – Tane Tokorangi

KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 8pm – Lloyd Saunders The Pub (Airlie) – 7pm – Chris Booroff

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Seabreeze – 2pm – Double Attraction

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Mantra Mackay – 11am – Vama Music (Band)

Railway Hotel – 7pm – Vama Music

Moranbah Workers Club – 7pm – Moss & Ferns

Northerlies Bar (Airlie) – 4pm – Kieran McCarthy

Airlie Beach Hotel – 2pm – Chisel Revived (Tribute Band)

General Gordon – 12pm – Tich & BBQ

Black Nugget (Moranbah) – 8pm – Kieran McCarthy

Magnums (Airlie) – 3pm – Erin Reus - 7pm – The Syndicate

MECC – 7pm – Ultimate Eagles Experience (Tribute Band)

General Gordon – 5pm – Gringo & ‘The Youse’

Sarina Hotel – 7pm – Viva Acoustic

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: Will you be marching on ANZAC Day? Readers, what are your thoughts?

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“Yes, two of my kids will be marching.”

“Out of respect: ife we forget our history, then it’s disrespecting.”

“I would love to, but I’ve never been.

I might try this year.”

“I haven’t had anyone fight in the wars but I got to all of the marches.”

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Lest we forget tough fighters WATCHING a couple of 40 year olds play extremely violent and apparently realistic video war games raised the thought about how real war is to most Australians.

NO SCIENTIST I am no kind of scientist, but I can read and take in important information that is not too technical.

So, I cannot agree with Tony Fontes’ critical comments about that admirable, genuine marine scientist, Dr Peter Ridd: not at all (MLN April 9).

Tony declared that Dr Ridd is a cli-

mate-change sceptic, which is a very ambiguous term, for this reason: taken literally, it would have to mean that such a person does not believe that recent (last 100 to 150 years) world climate has changed much; I don’t know exactly what Peter Ridd Believes, but it could likely be this, that yes, overall climate has warmed up to some extent, but if so, not caused at all by CO2, man made or natural.

You could bet your life on this, that he is in complete agreement with a significant number of other real, honest and brilliant scientists who can definitely be called climate (and more) scientists, such as our highly acclaimed Professor Ian Plimer, Howard Brady, Jennifer Marohasy, etc.

They, along with many others around the

world, have long put forward utterly convincing indisputable facts, mostly very well known, that make it crystal clear that the much daunted “overwhelming majority of climate scientists are, in fact, pretend-scientists, most of who are either (or both) deluded or dishonest.

The economic damage caused in Australia and most of the world, by this dumb widespread idea that CO2 (largely man-made) plus a bit of methane, have caused terrible global warming – climate change, is monstrous and inexcusable.

Most of our politicians and the bulk of the media are obstinate, “deaf, dumb and blind”!

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Video games such as Call of Duty, Brothers in Arms and Battlefield are multi-million roductions with plenty of blood and ammunition.

Some suggest this is the way of wars of then future – all done with soldiers on screens using drones thousands of kilometres away firing missiles.

Plenty of missiles in the recent middle east wars were fired by controllers back in the USA. But that war wasn’t won by theWestern allies!

Queensland University of Technology is developing for Australian Navy drone submarines which can swarm the enemy off the Coral Sea from desks in Canberra.

Hopefully they are cheaper, quieter and more reliable than our multi-billion dollar traditional subs.

War is terrible. The terror of lost lives, of civilians in war zones as well as soldiers, sailors and irmen, is one of the reasons most political leaders are reluctant to commit to war.

Any visit to war graves in Papua New Guinea, Japan, Europe or across the fields of battle in the major 20th century wars reminds all of the terrible loss of life.

Not just the sheer numbers of young men and women who gave their lives for their country, but what must have been a shocking and painful way to die so young.

Not just a video bang bang sound effect but real pain on a dirty battlefield.

If wars become just video games, will that make leaders less reluctant to push the button to start a conflagration?

If the last century taught us anything, it was that the ‘good wars’, against arrogant fascism were won by good people fighting hard for a good cause on real battle fronts.

More recent wars on often dodgy justifications did not capture a real fighting spirit and led to not just a loss but appalling post-war treatment of the frontline soldiers who still fought hard and bravely against a less obvious enemy.

It was not fault of the brave frontline soldiers that their efforts got caught in a political aelstrom of whether Iraq, Afghanistan and even Vietnam were wars worth fighting.

The video games demean the expertise and bravery of those who really fought in real personal danger.

Lest we Forget the real brave soldiers who fought on our behalf for a free and open democratic society.

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She got this tattoo at Artistik Fusion Andergrove Central Square the original

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She has always wanted her hands and throat tattooed

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: Will you be marching on ANZAC Day? Readers, what are your thoughts?

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“Yes, I’ll be going to the Proserpine one.”

“(I won’t be going) mainly because we’re traveling.”

“Yes, my father fought and my grandmother’s brother is on the Plaque.”

“I’m 84, I won’t go. I’ve had a few family members go off to fight.”

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Those bloody convicts! Blame all our current scandals and woes on them. Hanging’s too good for them!

200-year-old masculine hangover

I KNEW IT. It’s not ScoMo’s fault. Those bloody convicts caused all the recent sexual assaults and scandals and have turned our national seat of government to turn into a hotbed of rumpy pumpy.

Yes, our convict past of more than two centuries is responsible.

You have to believe that because “the science” says so.

University of NSW research has found that, because men outnumbered women in the nation’s penal colony in the 1800s, this created “intense competition with one another” and could” shape behaviours associated with “toxic masculinity”.

“In our research we argued strict masculinity norms can emerge when men vastly outnumber omen,” Dr Pauline Grosjean, of the university’s School of Economics, said.

You have probably picked up on my poorly-disguised cynicism.

This study typifies the total waste of money and time associated with too much academic research.

Isn’t this a joke? For a start these academics have ignored their own beliefs about our gender-neutral society by continuing to refer to “men”. But that’s not the issue here.

Considering females outnumber males in Australia, and have done for some time, why does a gender imbalance from yonks influence the behaviour of today’s males?

And if what this brains trust is saying is true, what other traits of our convict past are still ruling our behaviour today? Toxic masculinity can’t be the only nasty habit we have perpetuated.

Maybe our poor driving skills are caused by the reckless way convicts rode horses? Or are our addictions to alcohol and cigarettes a throwback to the days when wages were paid in rum, and tobacco was an early form of anti-depressant?

Did those bloody Pommie convicts inflict the gambling addiction on us? And is our love of boxing and football a throwback to the convicts’ love of blood sports like dog fighting and cock fights?

Give me a break. These academics really are a waste of space.

Not long ago I remember reading research that showed rats are less likely to help a fellow rodent in need if others in their group are being unhelpful, and magpies and pigeons lose up to four hours’ sleep a night in inner-residential areas due to light pollution.

Even more amazing was the research that told us that driving while hungover may be as dangerous as getting behind the wheel when drunk.

Yes, these mind-blowing, earth-shattering discoveries are being made by a university near you, or somewhere in the world.

I was intrigued by the “bystander effect” rat study. Fascinating stuff. And we need to pour millions more dollars into research involving feathered insomnia.

I’m a bit concerned about the hangover research. It may have been done before at least once, maybe three score and 10 times. In fact I can remember government advertising pointing out the dangers of driving while hungover decades ago, not long after the horse and buggy days.

But university researchers have never been deterred from doing work that has been done before. As long as the funding keeps coming in, the studies will continue and we will continue to learn something — usually something useless.

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Drugs, weapons charges POLICE have charged a 28-year-old man with multiple weapon and drug offences after executing a search at a North Mackay residence on April 14.

Detectives from Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch searched the Canberra Street address where they allegedly located a quantity of methylamphetamine, fireworks, drug utensils, ammunition, as well as a rifle and approximately $20,000 cash.

The 28-year-old North Mackay man was charged with three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts of possess dangerous drugs and possess utensils, and one count each of authority required to possess explosives (fireworks), burglary, possess weapon with altered identification, possess restricted items, receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking, receiving tainted property, stealing a vehicle, and supplying dangerous drugs.

Police will allege the man also received property from a break and enter on a Blacks

LOCAL BRIEFS Beach residence on April 3 where a red Honda motorbike was stolen.

He was denied police bail and appeared in the Mackay Magistrates Court on April 15.

Roadside arrest A 27-year-old man has been charged after officers located a significant amount of drugs in his car during a road safety operation at St Lawrence last week.

As part of the operation, the man was subject to a roadside drug test where he allegedly

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returned a positive result. Officers conducted a further search of the man’s car where they located more than a kilogram of ice, around 250 grams of cocaine and cannabis oil.

The North Mackay man was charged with six counts of possessing dangerous drugs and utensils. He is due to appear again in Mackay Magistrates Court on July 14.

Vehicle vandalised ON April 15, a Moranbah resident woke to find that their vehicle had been damaged by graffiti.

A check of CCTV cameras installed at the address revealed that at 2.26am, a vehicle believed to be a silver Toyota Prado drove past the McCool Street, Moranbah home.

Minutes later at 2.28am, an unknown offender approached the abovementioned vehicle in the carport and committed a wilful damage offence by using red spray paint to graffiti the rear and driver’s side of the vehicle.

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CROSSROAD Arts are on the hustle and gearing up to host a saucy cabaret and canapes party to raise some kick ass funds.

The company has secured Melissa Broadhurst to spearhead sponsorship and development, a role I relished last year but had to reverse park due to working on Heading North.

Melissa is an all-round excellent human and CRA Artistic Director Alison Richardson knows how to lead from the top and employ the best (cue Lesa Walker and Autumn Skuthorpe who are magnificent woman doing awesome things). The company has sought the internationally renowned physical theatre and aerial/circus talents of Sarah Houbolt. She has worked with Cirque du Soleil and represented Australia at the 2000 Paralympic Games to host an important workshop with the spectacular Brenden Borellini and then performed at the cocktail party fundraiser.

Chuck local magistrate and arts enthusiast Bronwyn Hartigan in as guest speaker and it’ll be heck of a soiree. Oh, you need to drop into Crossroad Arts HQ and buy a Georgia Knoll designed company T-shirt.

The Mackay Festival of Arts has been a total vibe for over 30 years (I performed in the very first festival) and will be launching its program and new boss shortly with all the hoo-ha and fanfare of festivals back in the day.

Remember the ‘strut’ parade that would take

Life is a cabaret, (old chum)

costumed artisans down the main drag of town past topcat video ending up out the front of council offices…hilarious, but necessary.

The festival is back after a year lying in wait like a winter snake and she is ready to pounce.

Trust me, the program is bloody fabulous.

Rian Thompson, the gorgeous blonde son of the late great Anne Thompson, is more than a star of the QLD Ballet Company, he regularly teaches at his good mate’s dance school Fame owned and operated by our very own answer to Vegas – Ms Dolly.

Rian’s cousin Brett Sturdy is one of those crazy talented Mackay born and trained, but Brisbane-based, pianists who accompanies the QLD Ballet and I think it is adorable the cousins work together. The QLD Ballet recently celebrated 60 years en pointe and Mackay is blessed to have the company in residence at the MECC very soon.

The Gallery bar and lounge has had many outfits in the past few decades, and the art lov-

ing darling has been pumping out dance floor bangers fit for any party to wild success.

Run and owned by Marty and Cass, the venue is committed to throwing a party for all the people, all the time, and are doing a rad job.

Theme nights, local art adoring the walls and drinks at great prices.

It is one of the last venues that has balconies to enjoy our city heart’s summer breezes that continue all year round.

Mackay has had a penchant for karaoke for many seasons and proudly has been the home ground for countless QLD and Oz champions.

Of course, the devils drop will always lead you to a classic ballad or pop song but local champions such as Cheryl Peppin (her evening of Disney and karaoke grand final is legendary), but most recently Sammy Munt back in her old stomping ground of McGuires.

The blonde mistress of the novel can kick a leg and sing like her sequin hotpants dictate and is the reigning champion. It was a stella night with stiff competition and I remember it well, as I was the boozy stage mum no one wanted.

She hottailed it to the big dog comp in Brisneyland with the mayoress of pizza Ms Amanda Webber as manager and support network and, of course, did the town proud.

These days, if you want a great night, Sharon Baillie from Karaoke Under The Stars is the lady with the golden mic who knows the biz and how to get a right razzle out of any shy vocalist.

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Meet Ivy, this lovely lady is an affectionate sweet heart looking for her forever home. She is around three years old but still a kitten at heart. She has a soft meow but loud purr and isn’t shy when she wants some cuddles and attention. She would best suit a home as an only cat. If you think she’s the perfect fit for your family please message her foster mum, Zanika on 0431433928 or call after business hours.

Foster pet breed: Collie X Foster pet sex: Male Foster pet age: 8 months Carer’s name: Alex Hi my name is Charlie and I am full of energy. I am gentle and I learn new things quickly.

I am a very affectionate happy boy and always full of love and fun.

I do need a home that will provide more work on overall basic commands and recall. A little work by a loving owner will make me the perfect puppy.

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Poppy has quite the personality. It has been beautiful watching her go from a frightened stray street cat and flourish into a playful, cuddly and loving cat. Poppy is available for adoption through Pound Rescue Inc. She has been desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to adopt Poppy please call Nicole on 0423 756 686. But you better watch your man otherwise Poppy will steal him!

Foster pet breed: DSH Foster pet sex: Male Foster pet age: 9 weeks Carer’s name: Rachael Carer’s phone: 0439357827 Hi I’m Ember, my name means fire. I’m full of energy and love to play, give me your fingers or toes and I’ll have a chew. I love climbing, I’ll climb you or I’ll find something else, I’m the best at it and I’m super fearless.

I’ll curl up for a cuddle with you if I’m ready for bedtime.

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Sam and Ell are both nationally accredited in dog training and behaviour and will use the right training tools and techniques that work for you and your dog.

Sam and Ell are also experienced obedience class instructors, plus they are both involved

in the highly competitive world of dog sports with their own dogs “Mackay K9 offers one-onone training programs that suit both you and your dog,” they explained.

“Our aim is to educate owners on how to become better handlers, leaders and advocates for their dogs.

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“But it doesn’t matter about the age or breed of your dog, as any aged dog, any breed of dog will eally benefit from training and structure.”

Samantha and Ell said they work with eight-week-old pups through to senior dogs of any breed.

“Then once dog training programs are completed, owners are welcome to join our small and structured group classes and pack walks or continue on with private coaching session where we can work on anything further

they wish to. So many clients after seeing what their dogs are capable of decide to say, ‘I want more!’

“These classes help to keep your dog handling skills and confidence up to date and tests all your dog’s newly learnt skills.

“We understand that clients work during the day or do shift work, so we try to be flexible with early morning, evening and weekend appointments.

“As a result, we help you and your dog become the best team in all aspects of life including obedience, behaviour and lifestyle.”

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The home is finished with a natural colour pallet to the walls, tiles, and flooring, which compliments the environment.

3 Perfect starter investment property without the body corporate fees.

3 Open mezzanine staircase wrapping from living to upstairs.

3 Modern open kitchen with plenty of storge space.

3 Private deck of master bedroom.

3 Second family room, playroom

LARGE HOME + BIG SHED & POOL 4

The master bedroom is huge and has its own ensuite and walkin robe.

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3 Private outdoor entertaining area.

3 Easy side access to shed at rear.

3 Generous sized built-in bedrooms.

3 Nestled in a convenient location close to local schools, beaches & shopping precinct.

Inside the homestead there are wonderful nine-foot high ceilings, large family entertaining areas and a separate media room.

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provides perfect shade for relaxation while enjoying fabulous views.

At the end of the long drive is a massive, 9M by 28M six-bay shed with solar panelled power.

There are two lockable bays and four are open to suit a family of car owners. What’s more, one of the car bays has a hoist to enable mechanical repairs, plus there is an office and a separate barn. This wonderful Eton property has a fresh-water creek and two dams Inside, the colonial Style building has been designed to provide panoramic views, which are enhanced as the home is set on stumps for extra lift and to and maximise the cooling effect of the lovely mountain breezes.

The wrap-around veranda also

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Situated in an exclusive private court.

Ocean and rural views.

Polished timber floors & two level dining.

Concrete constructed in-ground pool and entertaining area

Cheryl Mulder 0411 164 968

07 4898 5999

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Abundant rural lifestyle opportunity awaits Located on the western outskirts of Walkerston, this outstanding 1.21 hectare (three acre) rural residential property has been the site of Greenmount Engineering for the past 27 years, operating approval from Mackay Regional Council.

The site has been improved with a large four-bedroom brick veneer home which was constructed in 1989 and very extensively renovated in 2017.

The air-conditioned dwelling features 2.7m ceiling height, solar power and reticulated town-water connected.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK FROM THE COVER

The accommodation comprises four bedrooms (or three plus a large office) with ensuite to the spacious master bedroom, plus a main bathroom and third toilet.

The renovated kitchen/dining/ living area is open plan plus there is a large family room with built-in display and storage cabinets.

Residential car accommodation is provided by a double

lockable garage with tiled floor, storeroom and two controlled doors.

There’s plenty of room for your vehicles, with a double carport extension providing additional car cover.

External living is provided by a tiled front verandah, full length tiled rear verandah and an extended entertaining area adjacent to a lovely in-ground pool with a glass safety fence.

Additional improvements include a demountable style office building and four steel framed sheds (12 m x 24m, 14m x 9m, 8m x 10m and

6m x 7m) with a massive total floor area of 536 square metres.

Auction: Saturday 29th May at 12 noon Open 10:30 - 11:30am Saturday 8 Greenmount Road, Walkerston Agent Dan Cronin 0401 835 806 Blacks Real Estate

Big Paget vacant industrial site for lease

One of Mackay’s largest vacant industrial sites in Paget is available for lease.

Sentinel purchased the large 19,150sqm, 19 Formation Street in Paget in November 2020 for approximately $5m.

The high impact zoning allows a variety of uses and 24/7 operation.

Since then, Sentinel has progressed Council approvals for refurbishment.

The warehouse is approximately 4,080sqm, which includes

offices and amenities and the site area is There are large handstand areas, both concrete and gravel, which provides easy heavy vehicle access.

Currently about $1m is being spent on refurbishment works and there is three-phase power.

The site is levelled and rectangular with access via a wide crossover and additional works are available by negotiation.

Please contact Nick Russell on 0452 588 777.

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

AUCTION TODAY Friday 23rd April

Open 11:00 am Auction at 12 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 three bedroom home with three bathrooms is available for guests.

AUCTION On-Site 12 Noon TODAY

. 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

8 Greenmount Road, Walkerston

AUCTION

REMARKABLE PROPERTY, LARGE HOUSE, SHEDS, OFFICE

OPEN Saturday 24th April HOME 10:30 - 11:30am

. 1.21 ha site (3 acres) located on the Western outskirts of Walkerston. . Extensively renovated four bedroom home with ensuite, family room & double garage. . Front patio, rear patio and large entertaining area adjacent to an inground pool.

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. Demountable office and four steel framed sheds with total lockable floor area of 536 sqm.

Auction onsite: Saturday 29th May 2021 at 12 Noon

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Lot 3 Maraju-Yakapari Road, Balnagowan PICTURESQUE & PRODUCTIVE - 47.3Ha

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. The picturesque and productive 117 acre farm offers the rare combination of flat lush countryside, permanent creek, fertile soil and ideal rural views. . In the prime location of Balnagowan with 1.2km permanent creek. . Fully fenced with 4 strand barbwire. Improved pastures of Rhodes, Signal & Pangola grasses, fertilised in 2020.

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On-Site Saturday May 15th1:30pm . Irrigation from creek to 2 troughs, 3 road frontage. . Rarely do quality farms, such as this, come onto the market & this Balnagowan cattle block represents an excellent opportunity for the hobby farmer wishing to supplement their full time income and build their rural dream.

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

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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This is a day not of celebration but of national memory. It’s a day when we learn, and learn again, of the horror of purposeless war. It is a day for looking after your mates,

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cherishing your home, your neighbourhood and family. It’s a day for realising how rare this wonderful country of ours is and how precious it is.

Mackay RSL Memorial Bowls Club 30 Wren Street | Slade Point | 4955 1932

ANZAC DAY PROGRAM | 12pm - Sunday 25th April All welcome especially all service personnel.

Catch up with both old & new mates at the Bar afterwards.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."

Wednesday Thursday Friday

12pm to 6pm 12pm to 6pm 12pm to Late

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

12pm to 6pm 12pm to 6pm Closed Closed

Social Bowls from 1pm all welcome Pool competition every 2nd Thursday Coral Sea Bistro open for dinner.

Meat & seafood raffles + Members draw Mackay Bowls competition

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Regional councils observe spirit of ANZAC Day

A private collection of historical military memorabilia is on display at Moranbah’s Coalface Art Gallery.

The Anzac Day 2021 exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of military memorabilia collected by Dave Law, Site Senior Executive for ESS Support Services Worldwide at Eureka Creek Village.

Pictured left are Mayor Anne Baker and Moranbah’s Curator, Dave Law at the Exibition launch

Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson at the Mackay WWI Honour Board. The Mayor is pointing to the name of his grandfather who served in WWI

There are many ANZAC Day services being held around the Whitsundays region this year. Pictured left is Whitsunday Mayor Andrew Willcox on Anzac Day last year

Significance of Day ANZAC DAY on April 25 is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. More than 8,000 Australian soldiers had died in the Gallipilli campaign. Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home.

It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.

When war broke out in 1914, Australia had been a federated nation for only 13 years, and its government was eager to establish a reputation among the nations of the world.

In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers

formed part of the expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies.

The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany.

The Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on April 25, meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders.

What had been planned as a bold stroke (on another beach) to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months.

At the end of 1915, all Australian and New Zealand soldiers were evacuated from the peninsula, with both sides having suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships..

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LEST WE FORGET. Some of those we remember on ANZAC Day in the upper Pioneer Valley were not professional servicemen, they would never have classed themselves as heroes.

However, they would have realized that there was a job to be done. The men listed below considered themselves neighbours, farmers, labourers and just plain everyday folk, they enlisted because they considered they could be of service to their families, their country, their nation and the Commonwealth. The reality of our country’s great loss becomes particularly poignant when we read further into the lives of those brave service people.

At this time of remembrance, we can only commend the work undertaken by those individuals, groups, teachers and schools who work tirelessly in bringing forth the stories of these brave men and women who helped build our great nation.

We give thanks to the members of the sub-branch of the RSL in Finch Hatton for collating information on those listed below. This list by no means represents all

those who enlisted from our area.

This project is ongoing and members of the RSL welcome any and all further information that may be offered to the memorabilia at the Finch Hatton RSL Hall.

Boer War, WWI Finch Hatton #5202 Private Rex Sneyd: 49 th Infantry Battalion, 13th Brigade, 4 th Division. Enlistment age: 20 years 6 months. Occupation: Labourer. Killed in action 4th June 1918, Somme Sector, France. #4379 Private George Young Waters: 31st Infantry Battalion 11 th Reinforcement/15th Infantry Battalion. Enlistment age: 32 years 11 months. Occupation: Coal miner. Killed in action, Belgium, 1st July, 1917. #4109 Private Robert McNicol: 31st Infantry Battalion & 15 th Infantry Battalion. Enlistment age: 22 years 7 months. Occupation: Labourer. Died of wounds in the Somme, France, 16th June 1918. #3347 Sergeant David Emmet Coyne: 31st Battalion, AIF. Enlisted 25th January 1916. Died of wounds at Vaire-sous-Corbie, France, May 1918. Awarded the Albert Medal in gold. It is believed that Sergeant Coyne was demonstrating a new type of hand grenade to his troops when the

Finch Hatton RSL Sub-Branch President Tammy Sprott

grenade hit the top of the trench and fell back in; Sergeant Coyne yelled at his troops to run and threw himself on the grenade to save his men. #542 Private William Harold Webberley: 25th Battalion B Company, 7th Brigade, 2nd Division.

Enlistment age: 28 years 9 months. Occupation: Sawmiller and Post Master, Eungella. Killed In action at Pozieres, the Somme, France in August, 1916.

Spirit continues to live on DESPITE the commonly held belief that there are not enough young people involved to carry the RSL standard forward we can still find impressive examples of the Spirit of ANZAC in our young, returned service people.

Service is the precise term we are discussing and “being of service” is what the following people are all about.

For anyone who as yet has not heard of Heston Russell I can heartily suggest subscribing to his podcast series. Heston Russell is the Founder of Voice of a Veteran which promotes the health and welfare of service people who have or are currently transitioning to their new lives in the community and with their families.

Heston promotes that it is in telling their stories that these ex-service people can find pathways where they retain their sense of self as well as their sense of dignity and pride.

Click into hello@voiceofaveteran.org and listen to Heston and his mates.

Closer to home we have Andrew Sutherland, one of the vice presidents of the sub-branch of the RSL in Finch Hatton who, in his spare time organises and promotes the RAV Bike Ride amongst returned service people and all other interested parties.

The RAV Bike Ride comes out through the Pioneer Valley from Mackay camping overnight in the grounds of the RSL in Finch Hatton and returning on the following day. This year’s ride is tentatively planned for October and a community barbecue is being organized for the Saturday night to welcome this group to the upper Valley.

Andrew thoroughly believes that true strength is in reaching out and providing a space where we can all form strong community bonds which anchor everyone’s sense of belonging.

The local team from QRAT can also be counted amongst our quiet achievers who openly demonstrate the Spirit of ANZAC. These young men undertake Remote Search and Rescue activities when people are declared missing or disaster strikes.

The group is activated at the request of the Police Service and since their inception in 2017 the QRAT members have responded to over 30 activations.

Andrew Sutherland VP RSL FHSB

Having started with only their own funds and their determination the founders of this valuable group, Emitt Brown and Nathan Gelhaar, have in their spare time raised the profile of Remote Area Tracking in the minds of all first responder emergency groups in Queensland.

Training is held one evening each week in order to be response-ready when the call comes. They will not be found on the front page of our daily newspapers because this elite group work in the background.

Their ethos is to be of service to the community in times of disaster and or emergency as well as building a solid practical pathway for ex-service people.

Mackay in Central Queensland is the site of the headquarters of QRAT who also have a team on the Sunshine Coast.

A third team is on the planning board and will hopefully be situated in Townsville in order to help service north Queensland in the near future. QRATQueensland Remote Area Tracking is a charitable not- for-profit incorporated association they may be contacted via email: qrat@outlook.com When we think of the Spirit of Anzac that thrives around us today we find that it is not in its capacity to be seen it is rather in its capability to get the job done.

Today’s Spirit of ANZAC demonstrates that the stories are being heard and those who are capable are stepping forward, providing the pathways for others to follow.

#2219 Private Roderick Dhu McLennan: 4/47 th Battalion AIF. Reif. Enlisted 15th March, 1916 at 32 years 6 months. Occupation: Farmer. Killed in action 31st March, 1918 in France. #1326 Private Robert Gillespie: 15 th Infantry Battalion, 4 th Brigade, 4th Division. Enlistment age: 33 years and 4 months. Occupation: Merchant. Killed in action at Quinn’s Post, Gallipoli, Turkey, 4th May, 1915. #6028 Private Richard Douglas Hughes: 9 th Battalion, 3 rd

Brigade, 1st Division. Enlistment age: 19 years. Occupation: Labourer. Killed in action in Belgium, 20th September, 1917. #3055 Private Major Lionel Crompton: 23rd Company Australian Machine Gun Corps. Enlisted on 23rd September, 1916 aged 29 years and 1 month. Occupation: Labourer. Killed in action on 24th December, 1917 in Belgium. #597A Sergeant James Ball: 41st Battalion C Company/52 Battalion. Enlistment age: 21 years and 6 months. Occupation: Labourer/Sugar Mill Hand. Killed in action on 26th October, 1917 in Belgium. #167 Private William George Earley: 41 st Battalion. Enlistment age: 23 years 6 months. Occupation: Labourer. Killed in action on 10th July, 1917 in France. #193 Private Thomas James Harvey (really Hurley): 41st Battalion A Company. Enlistment age: 44 years. Occupation: Miner/ Fisherman. Killed in action on 24th December, 1916 in France. #1952 Private John Thomas Munro: 3 rd Australian Commonwealth Horse in the Boer War. His enlistment age in the Boer War was 21 years. Occupation: Labourer. He then assumed a new enlistment number when he joined up at 33 years to fight in WWI. His number then became

#757 and he fought with 15th Battalion E Company. He was killed in action on 11 th April, 1917 in France. #4137 Private George William Barnes: 9th Battalion 13 th Reinforcement. Enlistment age: 26 years 11 months. Occupation: Labourer. Died of wounds on 11th June, 1918 in France. #3755 A/Sergeant Sydney Francis Wood: 52nd Battalion. Enlistment age: 24 years 3 months. Occupation: Labourer.

Died as a German Prisoner of War on 28th April, 1918 in France. #2636 Private John Wilton Cumming: 49 th Battalion. Enlistment age: 43 years. Occupation: Selector. Killed in action on 7th June, 1917 in Belgium. #1191 Private Arthur Garner: 19th Battalion. Enlistment age: 28 years. Occupation: Labourer/Market Gardener. Killed in action on February 28, 1917. #5977 Private William Gladstone Aitcheson: 9th Battalion 19 th Reinforcements. Enlistment age: 20 years two months. Occupation: Labourer. Killed in action on 8 th October, 1917 at Menin Gate, Belgium. #3917 Private Andrew Sherwood Douglas Gibson: Died of disease. #5389 Private Obadiah Gibson: Killed in action.

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Selfless service ONE of the most generous acts of kindness on Anzac Day is being provided by volunteer cabbie Angela Lock.

For years, Mackay Whitsunday Cabs has provided a free taxi for Mackay Veterans going to ANZAC Day Services.

Every ANZAC Day, Angela gets up at 2am to drive war veterans to the Dawn Service at Marian in Pioneer Valley.

She waits while they enjoy their Gunfir Breakfast, consisrting of lots of rum and milks, and then takes them safely home.

Angela also provides a free taxi for veterans going to the main Mackay Anzac Day Ser-

vice and Parade. She actually joins them on the March, proudly wearing her forbears’ medals from WWI and the Vietnam war. All war veterans have to do to get a free Anzac Day taxi service is to ring Angela on (07) 49 444 999.

A similar free service is also provided by 13 CABS in the Whitsundays. 13CABS taxi driver will not charge and they refuse to accept any money.

The fee is taken care of by Angela and Mackay Whitsunday Cabs. Pictured right is Anzac Cab Driver Malcolm Williams and volunteer taxi driver Angela Lock.

Timor experience remembered by veteran

By KATIE KILPATRICK

I WAS privileged to be selected by RSL Queensland among seven delegates to return to East Timor for the 1999 East Timor INTERFET 20-year anniversary.

I was extremely privileged to join the Veterans Care Association’s Timor Awakening Program as part of this journey.

Twenty years ago, I was a young soldier in Townsville. I remember watching the news, waiting to find out if – or when – my unit would be deployed to East Timor.

I experienced a range of emotions, from eagerness and curiosity to apprehension and nervousness.

I experienced those exact feelings in the weeks before returning to East Timor.

The idea of returning to the country and sharing the experience with a group of strangers was quite overwhelming.

Katie Kilpatrick and her group in Dili, East Timor

The trip and its full itinerary sounded amazing, but also loomed ahead of me in an intimidating way. I like to be in control and the idea that this journey was in someone else’s hands made me quite anxious. I almost changed my mind.

I am grateful that I didn’t change my mind, and very grateful for the support of the wonderful Timor Awakening (TA) team. By the end of the trip, not being in control or having to ‘adult’ for a week was quite cathartic!

Timor Awakening is a rehabilitation program for Australian and Timorese veterans. It centres on holistic health education, pastoral care, historical commemoration, mentoring and group engagement.

Prior to the trip, I had limited knowledge of East Timor’s history. Through the TA program, I learnt about their struggles in World War II and Australia’s role in that conflict.

I learnt about the exit of Portugal, Indonesia’s occupation in 1975 and the tragic events

which led to the death of the Australian Balibo Five journalists. I learnt of the Dili Massacre in 1991 and the events through 1999 that led to our arrival.

Through the program, we watched videos and documentaries to understand the history and turmoil of this country and then travelled to key areas of significance. We travelled by convoy to Betano Beach and saw the remains of the HMAS Voyager.

We watched a video featuring members of the 2/2nd Independent Company – a very moving experience. The following day we walked along the same beach and with each step I recounted their stories in my mind.

Probably for the first time, I could truly be proud of myself, my unit and the work we had done. Because I understood just how significant this was to the people.

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Firing guns to defend her homeland AUDREY Wilson was one of many Australian women who operated anti-aircraft guns to defend Australia.

These brave volunteers defended us against Japanese Zero fighter-bombers during 19391945 in World War II “It was amazing manning anti-aircraft batteries,” Audrey Wilson explained.

“We had two-hour watches we undertook during WWII. “You’d hear all the birds, all the animals, and they sounded so close in the stillness of the morning. It sounded so scary, and we had our guns ready just in case!”

“I was eager to do my bit for the war effort.

“My two brothers had both

gone to the war. One was a commander and one was a paratrooper and my sister joined the land army.

“When World War II started, I was working in a general store and all the newspapers would come in.

I read them and thought, what am I doing here? I need to go too!”

Audrey was only 18 and so she had to ask her mother to sign her enlistment papers and when she refused, she got her father to do it. This was the first time she had been away from home.

After sitting an IQ test and passing her medical, Audrey was assigned as a gunner to the First Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment at Georges Heights.

The Georges Heights anti-aircraft

battery played a crucial role in the defence of Sydney.

“I worked on a predictor, which worked with searchlights, height finder, plotting room and the guns.

We had to know every plane in the sky and we had to keep our eye on every plane, whether it was an old Avro Anson out of its area or whatever it might have been.

“We had to be ready in case there was an invasion to take my

part working with the guns “We’d see the Catalinas and the Sunderlands come in and land on Rose Bay with bullet holes in them.

Probably been active up New Guinea way.”

“The thing that got me most was the bullet holes. That disturbed us all, we knew how close it was.”

When the end of the war finally came, Audrey says everyone was “thrilled to pieces.

“I drove the truck with all the girls on it across the Harbour Bridge and parked near the pylon there and we all went on the march. And then, of course, we all went a bit crazy and danced in the streets. That was really great.”

Audrey finally demobbed in

Memorobilia from Audrey’s WWII experiences 1946 and returned home to Bermagui, where the local RSL threw her a welcome home party and presented her with a certificate acknowledging her service.

Of the seven members of her

Finch Hatton’s Classic Country Pub awaits you!

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family who had signed up during the war, not a single one was lost.

“They all came home, even though they were in the middle of it.”

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Despite a bandage shown here and there these men of the 24th Infantry Brigade were in good spirits as they disembarked after their voyage from Tobruk.

ANZAC DAY Sunday, Sunday, 25 25 Apr Aprilil 2021 2021

For over a century, Australians have served in conflict and in peace around the world, protecting values of freedom and democracy.

Each year on Anzac Day, we commemorate this service and the great debt we owe the men and women of our Australian Defence Force for their courage and sacrifice.

In World War I the Anzac Spirit was forged at Gallipoli and then in the battles of the Western Front. In particular this year, we are commemorating 105 years since the battles of Pozières and Fromelles.

Eighty years ago in 1941, the stoicism of Australian soldiers was again on display as the Rats of Tobruk of the 9th and 7th Divisions held firm while besieged by German and Italian forces, thus denying the vital port to the enemy.

Ten years later, our soldiers succeeded in Operation Commando in Korea. This was described by the official historian for the Korean War, Robert O’Neill, as “one of the most impressive victories achieved by any Australian battalion.”

Australia made a significant contribution to the Vietnam War. Fifty-five years ago at the Battle of Long Tan, in the face of combat, our soldiers displayed what then Prime Minister, Harold Holt, called “skill, effectiveness and high courage.”

Australians continue to serve with distinction around the world and this Anzac Day we commemorate more than a century of service.

For those who have served – and who continue to serve – we offer our most sincere thanks. And we take this opportunity to remember those who are no longer with us.

To learn more about the ANZACs, please visit anzacportal.dva.gov.au Kind regards,

A NZAC BIS CUIT S Ingredients • 1 cup each of plain flour, sugar, rolled oats and coconut • 4 ounces butter (115g) • 1 tablespoon treacle (golden syrup) • 2 tablespoons boiling water (add a little more water if mixture is too dry)

• 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate soda

Method 1. Grease tray and pre-heat oven to 180°C. 2. Combine dry ingredients.

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM To commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of all Australians who have served our country with honour, please consider attending a local service.

Due to changing COVID-19 restrictions and limits on attendees, some local Anzac Services have changed. Please contact your local RSL or local council website for up to date details.

GEORGE CHRISTENSEN Federal Member for Dawson

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2/21 Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Phone 07 4944 0662 Email george.christensen.mp@aph.gov.au Web georgechristensen.com.au Authorised by G. Christensen, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 2/21 Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740.

With thanks and appreciation to the Australian War Memorial.

3. Melt together butter and golden syrup. Combine water and bicarbonate soda – add to butter mixture.

4. Mix butter mixture and dry ingredients.

5. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto tray.

6. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on tray for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks. * Makes approximately 35 biscuits (From an original recipe provided by Mr Bob Lawson, an ANZAC present at the Gallipoli landing.)

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Kokoda villagers keep war relics to show to tourists

The Kokoda Memorial. Picture by ROCKY ROE

WHILST the Gallipoli Campaign is recognised nationally as a defining part of Australian identity, there is another campaign, much closer to Mackay which is gaining prominence in the national psyche.

The Kokoda battle was fought in Papua New Guinea, just North of Queensland, by a ragged Australian militia force against the Japanese who sought to gain a foothold in capital Port Moresby as a launching pad to invade Australia.

The Australian War Memorial describes Kokoda as “arguably Australia’s most significant campaign of the Second World War. More Australians died in the

“That is why it might be said that, for Australians, the battles in Papua New Guinea were the most important ever fought.

“They were fought by young men with no experience of jungle warfare. By the very young men of the militia with no experience of war at all.

“They were fought by airmen of outstanding courage, skill and dedication.

“They were fought against a seasoned, skilful and fanatical enemy. At Milne Bay the Australians inflicted on the Japanese their first defeat on land.

“Sir William Slim, who was then commanding the 14th Army in Burma, wrote: ‘It was Austra-

Invasion stopped at Kokoda

Trek for Bravery Trust

TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC Day next year, 10 employees from across the Field Mining Services Group are aiming to embark on the Kokoda Trek in Papua New Guinea. The group was meant to hit the trek last year, but COVID had other plans and it wasn’t meant to be again this year. The employees are hopeful they will be commemorating ANZAC Day 2022 on the Kokoda Trek. The team bonding experience will raise money for the Bravery Trust, which provides financial support for veterans and their families.

PICTURED (L-R) are Field Mining Services Group employees, Jason Smith, Emily Wicks, Mick Nash and Daniel Mathieson

seven months of fighting in Papua and the Japanese came closer to Australia than in any other campaign”.

On ANZAC Day in 1992, then-Prime Minister Paul Keating flew to Kokoda from Port Moresby, where he famously knelt and kissed the ground at the foot of the Kokoda Memorial.

The previous day he had given an emotional speech at Port Moresby’s Ela Beach in which he said, “the Australians who served here in Papua New Guinea fought and died not in defence of the old world, but the new world. Their world. They died in defence of Australia, and the civilisation and values which had grown up there.

lian soldiers who first broke the spell of invincibility of the Japanese army: those of us who were in Burma have cause to remember’.

“On the Kokoda Trail it was again the young and inexperienced militia men – this time of the 39th and 53rd battalions – later reinforced with soldiers of the 7th Division, who fought gallantly – and eventually won.

“When it seemed that Papua New Guinea would fall, when it seemed it would be another Singapore, another Rabaul, these troops gallantly held out and finally drove the enemy back to the sea. These were the heroic days of Australia’s history.”

ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL SERVICES Airlie Beach Cannonvale Clermont Dysart Bloomsbury Bowen Cannonvale Calen / St Helens Collinsville Eton Farleigh Finch Hatton Gargett Greenmount Hay Point / Half Tide Isaac Region Koumala Kuttabul Mackay MADASSIA Marian Midge Point Mirani Nthn Beaches Pinnacle Proserpine

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Murdoch saved Aussie lives

Sir Keith Murdoch saved Australian lives in WWII

IT IS not widely known that the late Sir Keith Murdoch saved tens of thousands of Australian lives in WWI at Gallopilli, where 8000 men died at ANZAC Cove.

Born in 1885 and after completing school, Murdoch – father of media mogul Rupert Murdoch – was at the Age newspaper, where he enjoyed a degree of success.

When the First World War began Keith Murdoch narrowly lost a journalist’s ballot to C.E.W. Bean for the coveted position as

the only official correspondent to Australia’s Infantry Forces (the AIF).

In 1915 Murdoch was transferred to London to take up the position of Managing Editor of the United Cable Service.

Keith Murdock travelled to the Dardanelles after the August fighting had petered out.

After just four days on the peninsula, Keith Murdoch sought to take a letter detailing Australia’s Gallipoli fiasco and loss of life, written by British journalist Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, to the British

Prime Minister without passing the censor. The letter, outlining the nature of the Gallipoli fiasco, was intercepted in Marseilles.

In 1915 Australia did not have a Foreign Affairs Department. As a result, the Australian population and its government didn’t know that its troops, as a diversion, had been landed on the wrong beach and were being massacured by Turkish troops stationed on top of steep cliffs above the beach and Anzac Cove.

However Murdoch took the initiative as a journalist to write

ney decided that it was urgent to get their patients out of the cabin so they could breath.

Working together, they managed to drag their wounded patients on deck, only to find that the attacking Japanese aircraft returned and continued to rake the ship’s deck with machine gun fire and four bombs hit the ship.

These incredibly brave nursing sisters were unable to drag their patients into cover and so they stayed with their patients.

Despite the extraordinarily high danger, as the attack intensified and the bullets became

thicker, Sister Margaret Anderson threw herself on top of one of the wounded men. She made a desperate attempt to save and protecting him from the bullets with her own body.

Meanwhile, Sister Vera Torney calmly knelt beside several wounded soldiers, comforting and assisting them while bullets flew also around her.

It was an astonishing piece of selfless gallantry, made more astonishing because both nurses, despite being out in the open and surrounded by machine gun fire, were completely unharmed.

Sister Margaret Irene Andersonand Sister Veronica Alexandra

Two very brave Australian Army nurses

TWO typically brave Australian army nurses during WW II were Sister Irene Anderson and Sister Veronica or Vera Torney.

Their outstanding bravery was recognised with Sister Margaret Irene Anderson being awarded with the George Medal and Sister Veronica (Vera) Alexandra Torney made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

They were in a small cabin on the ship MV Empire Star tendering wounded soldiers who had been evacuated after the fall of Singapore until they were smoth-

ered by toxic and heavy smoke and flames.

At 8:50am on January 11, 1942, their cargo ship carrying over 2400 men, women and children fleeing the Japanese.

Their ship was attacked and bombed by a record number of 47, twin-engine Japanese bombers and dive bombers. But fortunately, their ship was not crippled as the Captain waited until each bomb was released from a bomber and then turned the ship to avoid being hit by falling bombs.

During a break in the attack, Sisters Anderson and Sister Tor-

an assessment of Australian loss of life and the Gallopili fiasco which was seen by the Australian Prime Minister and senior British politicians.

Sir Keith Murdoch’s letter was credited with contributing to the decision to recall the British General who was the military campaign commander.

Murdoch’s journalistic assessment was largely responsible for the eventual evacuation of all Australian troops from the beaches of Gallopili, who were being shot to bits by Turkish troops.

Lest We Forget Remembering our Heroes.

Julieanne & Staff

Julieanne Gilbert MP Member for Mackay

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Finch hero jumped on grenade, died

Portrait of Sgt Coyne from AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

SERGEANT David Emmet Coyne was a farmer from Finch Hatton, who joined the Australian Infantry Force in January 1916 as a 20 year old.

He embarked with the Seventh Reinforcements, 31st Battalion, joining the unit on the Somme, France, in December 1916.

By 1918 he had seen considerable service and had become an expert in bombing (grenades), with the rank of sergeant.

On 15 May 1918 he was seriously injured, receiving over 20 wounds when he attempted to protect his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body.

He subsequently died of his injuries and was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal in gold.

He was the only member of the AIF to receive this award. He is buried at Vignacourt British

Cemetery near Amiens. The recommendation, originally for the award of the Victoria Cross, but later changed to the Albert Medal, since the enemy played no part in the event, reads as follows: “At VAIRE-SOUS-CORBIE at 9.30 pm on the 15.5.18 Sergeant Coyne was in a platoon post in the support line. Being doubtful as to the quality of some Mills Grenades in the trench, he decided to test some by throwing one over the parapet.

“He did so, but by some mischance or other the grenade fell back into the trench amongst a Lewis Gun team. Coyne cried ‘Go for your lives boys, the bomb is in the trench’ and endeavoured to find the bomb in order to throw it out of the trench.

“Owing to the darkness he could not put his hand on the

bomb, which had rolled some little distance away.

“Realising the danger to his mates who had not got clear of the trench, he threw himself on top of the bomb which exploded, inflicting on him injuries from which he has since died.

“His last words to the men around him were ‘I laid on the bomb. I thought you didn’t have time to get out’.

“He undoubtedly sacrificed his life in order to save those of his comrades around him. It was a splendid example of cold blooded bravery.”

Information courtesy of: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

Wars still continue

By STEPHEN ANDREW WORLD War One was called “The War to end all Wars”. It didn’t.

Even before Australia became a nation in 1901, people from this area were part of Queensland’s militia in actions in the Boer War in South Africa, Central Africa, Egypt and the Middle East. All were volunteers and some were killed there.

It’s generally conceded that Australia became a nation in World War One: at Gallipoli, the Middle East, in Europe - particularly France and Belgium, the Western Front.

Record numbers of enlisted people fought, for the first time as Australian troops. And record numbers died. These were all volunteers, from all walks of life. Many came from Mackay, the Pioneer Valley, Sarina, all the way down to St Lawrence, Mount Morgan and Capricornia - the whole area.

Volunteers included members of my own family, whom I respect and revere, along with all of the other volunteers.

All wars didn’t end then.

Events over which Australia had no control led to World War Two, the largest and most lethal weapon in history.

On the Kokoda Track, up through Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, The Philippines, all the way up to Japan, Australian troops served this nation well.

Thousands more died.

As is all wars, casualties don’t end on the battlefield. Back home, families suffered, including many of those not directly involved, and so did the returning troops - some to the extent of taking their own lives. Thankfully, some action is being taken in suicide prevention.

Today, every Australian alive owes a debt of gratitude to service people, past and present. These are Australia’s real heroes. And many of them came from, and defended, this area.

In gratitude to all of these people, very humbly, I invite everyone to say a very sincere “Thank You” to them all. I ask everyone to pause, to spare a thought for those who served, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice.

Words by local poet LAST BREATH This could be the last breath today, Tommy, Billy and Harry, They took theirs yesterday, The same fate may await us all.

Every day alive is a miracle and a mystery, How the bullets continue to miss me, But not the cobber that stood beside me, As these days they roll into one.

I’ve lost count of the lives lost, As a shot RINGS OUT! The scream of pain it follows, It’s a noise you’ll never forget, That screaming sounds then the choking last BREATH, The night-time terrors that remain.

It’s a battle a war within a war, To stay alive to fight for yourself, For the cobber beside you, To fight the enemy across the way, For this could be my last BREATH. As I ready myself to leave the trenches, Up the wall and over the parapet, I’m pulled back into the trench, As the bullet passes my eyes and into another, That could have been my last BREATH. For any given day that follows My last BREATH it could BE.

By GEOFF BROWN

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Superbly presented Mt Pleasant home BLACKS Real Estate have a superbly presented and maintained two-storey home in Mt Pleasant to suit any modern-day Mackay family.

This spacious house in a quiet cul-de-sac at 5 Bligh Court has timeless appeal and was built in an era when quality and workmanship mattered.

This property has four bedrooms, an office, three bathrooms and two-car accommodation on a 856 sqm elevated allotment The double-door entry leads to attractive silky oak timber staircase to the upper level to generous open plan living, dining and kitchen area with polished timber floorboards and built-in cabinetry.

There are Corian benchtops in the kitchen, a double fridge space, a pantry and a dishwasher, plus there is an internal laundry with chute.

This comfortable home has ceiling fans and air conditioning throughout both levels.

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The paved outdoor patio at the rear overlooking the low maintenance yard.

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Naturally, there is side access to the backyard. Contact: Peter Francis on 0409 095 703 for a private inspection.

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106 Nebo Road & 332 Bridge Road, West Mackay FOR SALE A RARE OPPORTUNITY - TENANTED INVESTMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • For sale by expressions of interest closing 24th May 2021 at 3:00pm • DA Approval in place • 6164m2 block is located directly on Nebo Road • Vacant land 1000m2 approimately with direct access from Bridge Road

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5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:50 Kenny (M l) 10:35 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:05 Would I Lie To You? 11:35 Insert Name Here (PG) 12:05 Catalyst

4:00 Afternoon 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 12:15 Planet America

3:30 The Food Dude (PG) 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 6: GWS v Western Bulldogs *Live* 10:30 AFL: Post Game

1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (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 The Conners (PG) 10:30 Charmed (PG) 11:30 Friends (PG)

3:45 Movie: “Polina” (PG) (’16) Stars: Anastasia Shevtsova (In French) 5:45 Movie: “Leave No Trace” (PG) (’18) Stars: Thomasin McKenzie 7:45 Movie: “Support The Girls” (M l,n,s) (’18) Stars: Haley Lu Richardson 9:30 Movie: “Mystery Men” (M) (’99) Stars: Ben Stiller

10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 2:30 Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] 3:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 4:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 9:10 Wakefield (M) [s] 10:10 The Split (PG)

10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 12:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:00 National Anzac Centre - War Stories (PG) [s] 1:30 Animal Embassy [s] 2:00 Australian Red Cross Connecting [s] 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 Music From The Home Front (PG) [s] 10:00 Made From Melbourne (M l) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 TBA 1:30 TBA 3:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 3:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Movie: “2012” (PG) (’09) Stars: Amanda Peet 10:10 Movie: “Die Hard” (M v,l) (’88) Stars: Bruce Willis 12:50 Anh Does Italy (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Currumbin Dawn Service *Live* [s]

9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s]1:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:00 TBA 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 TBA 4:30 Living On The Coast [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] 11:30 NCIS: She (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Figure Skating 4:00 Brother (PG) 4:10 Travel Man: Seville (PG) 4:35 The Great Escape (PG) 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure: City Of Loot (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 9:25 Movie: “The Game” (M v,s,l) (’97) Stars: Michael Douglas 11:45 Movie: “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” (M) (’16) Stars: Joe Alwyn

4:55 Endlings (PG) 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk (PG)

2:20 Movie: “The Cruel Sea” (PG) (’53) Stars: Jack Hawkins 4:55 Movie: “The Dam Busters” (G) (’55) Stars: Richard Todd 7:30 Rugby Union: Preview 8:00 Rugby Union: NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels *Live* 9:45 Rugby Union: Post Match

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

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Jake And The Fatman 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 I Fish 4:00 Stories Of Bikes (PG) 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 Hawaii Five-O (M) 12:15 48 Hours (M v)

5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 Movie: “Captain Fantastic” (M) (’16) Stars: Viggo Mortensen 2:40 France 24 News

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 The Set (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:25 Live From The BBC (PG) 10:10 Sammy J 10:15 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10:50 Insert Name Here (M s)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Landline: Anzac Tribute 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Back Roads 10:00 ABC News Weekend

12:00 Pro Bull Riding - Australia 12:30 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 1:00 Blokesworld (M) 1:30 AFL: Round 6: Gold Coast v Sydney *Live* 4:30 AFL: Round 6: Carlton v Brisbane *Live* 7:30 Movie: “Pompeii” (M v) (’14) Stars: Kit Harington 9:50 Movie: “Morgan” (M) (’16)

8:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 10:00 TBA 11:05 TBA 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Becker (PG) 2:00 Frasier (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:45 Movie: “Air Force One” (M v) (’97) Stars: Harrison Ford 1:15 Home Shopping 1:45 2 Broke Girls (M s)

3:15 Movie: “What We Did On Our Holiday” (M s) (’14) Stars: Rosamund Pike 5:00 Movie: “Strings” (PG) (’04) Stars: James McAvoy 6:40 Movie: “Whisky Galore” (PG) (’16) Stars: Gregor Fisher 8:30 Movie: “All Quiet On The Western Front” (PG) (’79) Stars: Richard Thomas

12:30 Offsiders [s] 1:00 Landline [s] 2:00 Gardening Australia [s] 3:00 Compass (PG) [s] 3:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 4:00 Air Force 100 Highlights [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 You Can’t Ask That [s] 6:00 The Art Of Remembrance [s] 6:25 Compass (PG) [s] 6:55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks [s] 8:30 Wakefield (M l,d) [s] 9:25 Goldstone (M l,v) [s] 11:20 Top Of The Lake (M) [s] 1:25 Black Comedy (M l)

6:00 Weekend Today Anzac Special *Live* [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Kokoda: The Spirit Lives (PG) [s] 3:00 NRL: Pre Game [s] 4:00 NRL: Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons *Live* From The SCG [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:45 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M) [s] 10:55 Shallow Grave (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:30 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Dog Patrol (PG) [s] 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 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 TBA 8:45 Movie: “Danger Close: The Battle Of Long Tan” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Travis Fimmel 11:15 Movie: “Fallen” (M l) (’98) Stars: Denzel Washington2:00 Home Shopping

9:00 Australia By Design: Architecture [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 Fishing Australia [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 TBA 3:40 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Road Less Travelled [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:10 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 3:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating World Championships 4:05 Cycling: Tour De Legacy: The Western Front 5:05 Small Business Secrets 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Russia: 1000 Years Of History (PG) 9:15 Sydney’s Super Tunnel (PG) 10:15 An Australian Hero (M l) 11:15 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (PG) 12:15 D-Day: 75 Years Guy Martin’s D-Day (M l) 2:00 The Honesty Experiment (PG)

6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 9:30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

3:15 Movie: “Dunkirk” (PG) (’17) Stars: Fionn Whitehead 6:00 Movie: “The Battle Of Britain” (PG) (’69) Stars: Harry Andrews 8:45 Movie: “Saving Private Ryan”(MA15+) (’98) Stars: Tom Hanks 12:05 Miracle Hospital (M) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

2:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations (M l) 9:30 Movie: “They Shall Not Grow Old” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Thomas Adlam 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 Fishing Edge 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 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) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

3:00 Basketball: NBL: Brisbane Bullets v Melbourne Phoenix *Live* From Nissan Arena 5:00 Basketball: NBL: Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats *Live* From Cairns Pop Up Arena 7:00 Cycling: LiegeBastogne-Liege Women’s *Live* 9:30 Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Men’s *Live*

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Dark States - Murder In Milwaukee (M l) 9:30 Last Woman On The Planet (M) 10:30 Catalyst 11:30 The Romantics And Us

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 Australia Remembers: 75th Anniversary Of The End Of WWII 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 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

2:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 3:00 Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars 4:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Wild Hogs” (PG) (’07) Stars: Martin Lawrence 8:35 Movie: “John Wick: Chapter 3” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Keanu Reeves

8:00 Neighbours (PG) 10:30 TBA 1:50 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed (PG) 3:30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Leave No Trace” (PG) (’18) Stars: Thomasin McKenzie 5:30 Movie: “Alone In Space” (PG) (’18) Stars: Ella Rae Rappaport (In Swedish) 7:00 Movie: “Ernest & Celestine” (PG) (’12) Stars: Forest Whitaker 8:30 Movie: “The Counterfeiters” (M) (’07) (In German)

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Monash And Me (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:10 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 TBA 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (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 Explore [s] 1:15 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [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 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M) [s] 10:00 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Manson: The Lost Tapes (Part 2) (M) [s] 12:05 Tipping Point [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 Academy Awards: The 93rd Annual Academy Awards 2021 *Live* From Dolby Theatre, Hollywood (PG) [s] 1:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 1:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 2:00 World’s Most Extreme Airports (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 9:30 Academy Awards: The 93rd Annual Academy Awards 2021 *Replay* (PG) [s] 12:30 The Guardian (M d,v,s) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [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 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:40 The Graham Norton Show (M s) [s] 10:40 The Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:05 Apocalypse: The Second World War (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Queen Mother 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Loch Ness (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Outlander (MA15+)

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk

3:20 Movie: “Are You Being Served?” (PG) (’77) Stars: John Inman 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 11:10 Murdered By Morning (M) 12:05 Footy Classified (M)

2:00 Medical Rookies (PG) 2:30 The Zoo 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 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) 11:30 Cop Squad (M) 12:30 Doc Martin (M) 1:30 The Zoo 2:00 Escape To The Country 3:00 Bargain Hunt

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (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) 3:10 Diagnosis Murder: First Do No Harm (PG) 4:05 JAG (PG)

3:00 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 This Week 5:15 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 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)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:50 The Penguin King With David Attenborough 10:00 Back In Time For Dinner 11:00 The Set (PG)

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 12:15 The Business 12:30 Q&A Highlights

2:00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet (PG) 3:00 Freesurfer (PG) 4:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator Salvation” (M v) (’09) Stars: Christian Bale 11:00 Tattoo Nightmares

1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 2:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (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 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 The Conners (PG)

2:45 Movie: “All Quiet On The Western Front” (PG) (’79) Stars: Richard Thomas 5:35 Movie: “Big Fish” (PG) (’03) Stars: Daniel Wallace 7:55 Movie: “The Elephant And The Butterfly” (M l) (’17) (In French) 9:30 Movie: “The Spy” (M l) (’19) (In Swedish/ English/ German/ Norwegian)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Four Corners (PG) [s] 11:00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 9:30 Laura’s Choice (MA15+) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 1:10 Getaway [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [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 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Resident Alien (M mp,v,l) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Australian Scandal (M) [s] 12:10 Emergence (M v) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Sorority Surrogate” (M v) (’14) Stars: Cassie Steele 2:00 Autopsy USA: Steve McQueen (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 9:15 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:15 The Resident (M) [s] 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:45 Station 19 (M l) [s] 12:45 The Aussie Property Flippers [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [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 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 NCIS (M v) [s] 9:50 NCIS (M v) [s] 10:50 The Project (PG) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Apocalypse: The Second World War (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 3:10 Living Black (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Queen Mother 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk

3:30 Movie: “The Man Who Loved Redheads” (G) (’55) Stars: Moira Shearer 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 (M v) 11:40 Shades Of Blue (MA15+) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

2:00 Medical Rookies (PG) 2:30 Sydney Weekender 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 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 World’s Most Extreme Airports (PG) 11:30 Cop Squad (M) 12:30 Pie In The Sky (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 Blue Bloods (M v) 9:25 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 11:20 TBA 12:15 Home Shopping

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 Patriot Brains (M) 9:25 The Casketeers (PG) 9:55 Travel Man (PG) 10:25 Rise Up (M)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Staged (M l) 9:10 Back (MA15+) 9:35 Extras (M l) 10:05 Fisk 10:35 High Fidelity (MA15+) 10:40 In The Long Run (M l)

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 12:15 The Business 12:30 Australian Story

2:00 Carter’s W.A.R (M) 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars (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)

1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (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 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:35 Movie: “Fame” (PG) (’09) Stars: Kay Panabaker 5:50 Movie: “Watership Down” (PG) (’78) Stars: John Hurt 7:30 Movie: “The Young Master” (PG) (’80) Stars: Jackie Chan (In Cantonese) 9:30 Movie: “The Captain” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Max Hubacher (In German)

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5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [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 Travel Guides: Greece (PG) [s] 8:30 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 The Enemy Within (M) [s] 11:50 Timeless (M) [s]

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight (M) 3:30 Julian (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain (PG) 8:30 Building The Channel Tunnel (PG) 9:30 Deadwater Fell (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 The Crimson Rivers (MA15+) (In French)

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk

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5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk

3:30 Movie: “Night Boat To Dublin” (PG) (’46) Stars: Robert Newton 5:30 Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 A+E After Dark (M) 10:30 TBA 11:40 See No Evil (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

2:00 ICU (PG) 2:30 Creek To Coast 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 11:50 Andrew Denton’s Interview (MA15+) 12:50 The Fine Art Auction (M)

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) 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:30 Elementary (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v)

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Basketball: NBL Overtime 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 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 Future Man (MA15+)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:50 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:00 The Weekly (M) 10:30 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 12:15 The Business 12:30 Back Roads

4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Towies (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Transporter” (M v) (’02) Stars: Jason Statham

1:00 2 Broke Girls (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 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 The Unicorn (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:25 Movie: “Watership Down” (PG) (’78) Stars: John Hurt 5:55 Movie: “Flash Gordon” (PG) (’80) Stars: Sam Jones 8:00 Movie: “Grandma” (M l) (’15) Stars: Lily Tomlin 9:30 Movie: “A War” (MA15+) (’15) (In Danish) 11:40 Movie: “11 Minutes” (M d,l,s,v) (’17) (In Polish)

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Cape Hillsborough great for fishing

WE ALL know Cape Hillsborough is famous for its wallabies, but it has much more to offer, including the Net Free Fish Zone.

As Ben Atherton, owner of Cape Hillsborough National Tourist Park said, “the Net Free fish zone is actually a pretty popular spot amongst families.” Mr. Atherton said.

“Mum and Dad can fish in the area, kids can fish in the area. It’s not just about people catching more fish, it’s about everyone getting one.”

The statistics, collected by Mackay Recreational Fishers Alliance Inc (MRFA), back Mr Atherton’s claims too.

In the six years the MRFA has collected data the effects of the Net Free Fish Zone have become apparent with initial increased catch rates that have stabilised, more legal fish, increased fish sizes and more trophy sized fish.

Since the installation of the net free fish zone at Cape Hillsborough, the percentage of fish caught within legal limits went up from 32 percent in 2015 to 60.2 percent in 2016 and then a steady rise to 73.2 percent in 2020.

The statistics also show the increase in the size of fish caught since 2015. In the case of local favourite barramundi, the average length in 2015 was 624mm and rose to 771mm in 2016 and has hovered around

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713mm in 2020 despite being fished more often.

But it’s not just the fishing that makes these zones attractive to tourists and locals alike. According to Mr Atherton, the Net Free Fish Zone has brought back ecological balance and diversity to region.

“Since the Net Free Fish Zones have been put in place, the ecological balance has been restored,” Mr Atherton said.

“Before, turtles could not enter even if they wanted to nest on the beach, but now it has become a safe haven for them. We’ve even started seeing better numbers of Dugongs and Dolphins since the nets were banned from the area.”

Mackay Tourism CEO Tas Webber believes that the Net Free Fish Zone allows the region to present a more rounded product to visitors.

“The fact that we can offer net free fishing along with a trove of absolutely amazing natural sights allows to attract a variety of visitors from a lot of different regions,” Mr Webber said.

“The Net Free Fish Zone at Cape Hillsborough is only one of three in the state, that in itself makes it pretty unique. To add to that, we’ve got the wallabies and the kangaroos, but we’ve also got turtles, dugongs and dolphins for people to see. It’s that kind of ecological diversity that makes Cape Hillsborough special.”

ABOVE: Deano got a great fight from this Golden Trevally caught casting a stick bait BELOW: Brock got this Blue Salmon on a fresh cut bait

This 70cm Barra was Dylan’s first ever caught on a live bait

Long weekend looking good ON THE weather front: The whole long weekend looks to be not too bad.

Friday and Saturday look tobring in a few showers along the coast then Sunday and into Monday with only a shower or two. But it looks like being overcast for most of the day, eventually clearing during Monday afternoon. With these conditions it keeps temperatures down too. Friday and Saturday 20°C to 25°C with Sunday and Monday 19°C to 26°C. Take a umbrella to the ANZAC Day ceremonies just to be safe.

On the water: Every boaties’ nightmare. Perfect, flat, glassed out conditions on the lead up to the weekend then turns to rubbish. 15/20 knots SE’ly. Seas increasing to 1.5 metres. Swell around a metre on a Easterly to South Easterly flow. This sticks around for the whole weekend. Large tidal swings kicking in Saturday due to the full moon on Tuesday.

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ABOVE: The Magpies ugby league women taking on the Noths women in red. RIGHT: Talia Richardson makes a break through the red defensive line.

ABOVE AND LEFT: Basketball sign-on at the Multisports Stadium

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Hope iriding the wake

Lots of hope for young waterski star HOPE Englebretsen, 24, has been waterskiing since she was a girl. Mackay Local News caught up with her recently to find out more.

How long have you been skiing/ who taught you to ski?

In 2007 my parents sold their JetSki and brought our first ski boat so we could waterski as a family sport. I was 10 years old when they taught me on double skis and progressed me onto a single ski.

When I was 12 years old I discovered the slalom ski course at the Mackay Water Ski Club and wanted to learn it so bad, I stopped everything else and just wanted to ski every day just so I could master it! Within that same year I started competing in ski tournaments around Queensland

once I could make the course at four consecutive speed increases on an 18m line.

What is Slalom Waterskiing?

Slalom waterskiing involves a six-buoy slalom course (think of it like snow skiing, except on one ski!) and a skier must go around all six buoys to make a pass. In a tournament, the boat speeds up or shortens the rope length until the skier fails to complete the course by falling or not getting around a buoy.

What is your most memorable experience skiing?

I worked over in London at a cable wakeboard and waterski park called Liquid Leisure when I was 18 and 19 years old. Over

there I fulfilled my lifetime dream of being able to coach skiers and drive ski boats for a living, and it was the best experience in my life!

While I was over there, I also had the opportunity to not only watch some of the worlds largest events in the world, but I also got to compete in a few of them as well!

Have you ever been to a championships before?

I skied at my first ever Australian National Titles when I was 14 years old, held in Townsville in 2011.

In these events we ski in age and gender (under 14 women/under 17 women/under 21/over 21/ over 35 and so on) until we complete a particular rope length to

allow you compete in an “Open” division.

This year, over the Easter weekend, I finally achieved another one of my life time goals in my skiing career.

I competed in my first Open women’s Slalom event at the Australian National Waterski Championships held in Mulwala, NSW, April 2021, and I came home with fourth and a very close podium!

It was just such an amazing experience being able to ski as an Open Women’s skier. When I was 14 at my first Nationals, I would run around getting autographs from all the open skiers and now after all these years that was finally me! To see your whole QLD team fill the banks with maroon just to watch the Open events, while you ski against the

best skiers in all is Australia. And a commentator getting the crowd ramped up with every move you make! It’s a feeling I can’t even explain and I’m already so excited for 2022 Australia Nationals in Perth, WA just to experience it all over again!

Do you ever want to compete internationally?

I’m actually hoping to ski at the invitation only Moomba Masters held in Melbourne, March 2022, for Australia. This is one of the most talked-about events in the world of waterskiing as skiers from all over the world fly over to Australia to be apart of this event!

I do wish to compete at more international events in the future but without any sponsorship or financial support, our sport can get very costly!

What are your dreams for the future?

At this stage, I just want to better myself in my sport and take each moment as it comes. I’d love to be able provide coaching again in both Australia and overseas.

Representative hockey returns LAST weekend saw the return of representative field hockey for Mackay.

Talented players travelled to Rockhampton for the annual Zones carnival.

Rockhampton, Gladstone and Mackay have competed against each other at the Zones carnival since 1954 with competition between Mackay and Rockhampton commencing in 1949.

Whilst COVID stopped the Zones carnival last year, 2021 saw a return to competition on a grander scale.

Mackay took teams from the Under-11 age group right through to Open Men and Women. A total of twelve teams from Mackay competed over the weekend in Rockhampton with a Mackay team in every final, a magnificent effort for the start of the represen-

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Under-11 and Under-13 boys drew with Rockhampton in the finals with both the Mackay u15 boys and girls taking out their final games with convincing wins.

The Open Women had a good weekend with a win and a draw against their Southern rivals.

Open Men lost to Rocky.

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Sport Briefs Airlie darts FOR round seven of Airlie Beach darts, Jamie Woods of Bowen took top spot in the 2021 Premier League for the first time this year.

This was courtesy of his 6/2 win over Garry Robbie who didn’t make it an easy afternoon for him. Ross Gallichan recorded his first win of the season by beating Nathan O’Hara 6/1 who is still searching for his first win of the year.

Rooster Coutts joins his good mate Gene Birse in second place, who had the bye this week, thanks to a 6 nil bonus point victory over Dick O’Hara.

Joe Wilson had to battle it out with the 2019 Champion Andy Peel to record a narrow 6/5 victory, hitting a 180 and 3 x 140’s along the way. The round was finished off with Jamie Maher defeating Jason Rockstroh 6/2.

Results: G Robbie 2-6 J Woods, N O’Hara 1-6 R Gallichan, A Peel 5-6 J Wilson, J Rockstroh 2-6 J Maher, R Coutts 6-0 D O’Hara.

Norths bowls Northern Beaches Bowls Club results for Wednesday April 14 Mixed Social Triples.

Winners: Brian Collings, Trevor Kelly, Les McDermott.

Runners Up: Alex Grunwald, Kevin Brophy, Bob Buckley.

Door: Ted Roache, Albert Fittler, Adrian Roache.

Raffle: (No.85) $100. Les McDermott.

Friday April 16 Mixed Social Triples.

Winners: Lynda Foot, Adrian Roache, Paul Foot.

Runners Up: Stewart Larkings, Ron Burt, Bob Buckley.

First Round Win: Margaret Perry, Sue Papper, Sue Hunter.

Second Round Win: Les Scott, Barry Finlay, Nev Borg.

Kitty: First. Barry Finlay.

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Second. Margaret Perry. Just Short.

Raffle: (No.60) $70. Rod Burrows.

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Magpies win MACKAY Magpies took on the North Carltons at the Magpies home ground is Sologinkin Oval last Sunday. It was a scorching day with both sides playing an entertaining game, but it was clear from half time that the Magpies were dominating. Impressive runs by Jolie Lock and Talia Richardson sealed the game for the Maggies. Carlton tried their hardest to push past the Maggies defensive wall but were incapable of scoring a point. When the final horn blew the game was all over with the Magpies walking away with the win 22 to 0. Even though the loss may have been hard there was mutual respect for both teams.

There was great sportsmanship between the teams. The Magpies will face off against the Brothers on the April 25 at Leprechaun Park.

Terry Doolan and Michael Kasprowicz. Picture by JACOB CUMNER

Shaun Austin and family

Mackay Cricket hosts awards night

By JACOB CUMNER IT WAS a night well deserved for first-grade cricketers across Mackay with the Mackay Cricket Association (MCA) awards night held last Friday.

It was glitz and glamour for our sporting greats with Shaun Austin being the player of the year.

Special guest speaker Australian cricketing legend Michael Kasprowicz and MCA President Terry Doolan showed up to support the local talent of our sporting community.

Mackay Cricket Association spokesperson Emily Savage said

the biggest trophy handed out was was the first-grade player of the year.

“There were some big competitors with that, there were a lot of people deserving of that this season,” she said.

“This year we have a massive section with our women’s awards as Harrup Park won our Clubs Queensland (award). We won an award for supporting sport specifically, we won for women’s sport so AFL and cricket.

“So, this year we will have a section completely devoted to women which is fantastic,” she said.

Life members Terry Hayes

and Max Brown were proud of the standard and level of the first-grade cricketers both saying how focused they were and well trained.

Michael Kasprowicz was happy to come up and be the guest speaker of the night to mark the end of the cricketing year.

“What I’m looking forward to tonight is being part of night the presentation awards night…. this marks the end of the season at the same time it rewards those performances, “said Kasprowicz.

“It also recognises we have come through the most difficult and most challenging time in Australian cricket ever and that we

managed to get a cricket season away,” he added.

Many awards were given out as well as thanks to volunteers with Volunteer of the Year and Service to Cricket Award going to Paul Anderson.

Thanks went to players from the 2020-2021 season of Mackay Cricket’s T20 Shootout Division to Second Grade T20 Champion Player David Pietzner From Sarina Cricket Club.

T20 Shootout Division One First Grade T20 Champion Players were Walkerston Cricket Club and Norths Cricket Club Jakob Frerichs and Lane Kohler.

Second Grade awards for sec-

ond Grade Player of the Year went to Darren Smith from the Magpies.

First Grade award For Batting Aggregate went to Shaun Austin from Souths as well as batting averages. Joel Bock from Walkerston bagged Bowling Aggregate and Bowling Average.

Runners Up Mackay Cricket Association Player of the Year were Michael Dunn with 15 Points, Lane Kohler 15 Points, Jakob Frerichs 12 Points, Joel Bock 11 Points, Rhys McBride nine Points.

Mackay Cricket Association Inc. Player of the Year 2020/21 was Shaun Austin Of the Souths Cricket Club on 17 Points.

Cutters taste victory

FROM BACK PAGE The Capras hit back hard before half time with Treymaine Brown scoring his second try of the evening, however at half time the Cutters were ahead twelve points to ten.

The Capras took the lead in the second half in the fifty second minute by Nixon Put pushing through the Cutters defence for a touchdown.

Seven minutes later it was Mackay’s turn to score in the form of Cutters’ Sean Mullany.

That wasn’t their last try as four minutes later the Cutters went in for another try by Josh Smith.

As the clocked ticked down to six minutes, Lachlan Hubner went in for a touchdown for the

Cutters in pre-training. The apple cheers on

Good shooting numbers TWENTY five members and visitors shot a practice round over the 500 yard distance on Sunday at the Mackay range.

A few visitors fired one stage only as the scores show. There were nine competing in FOPEN. Total points 120-20.

Phil Bonaventura 120-12, John Smith 120-7, Chris Parry 117-11, Kris McNamara 11710, Alex Marshall 115-8, John Lisiewicz 113-5, Bevan Appleby 113-2, Jonathan Mattinson 111-5, Bruce Smith 110-2.

There were eight competing in Target Rifle (T/R) Total points 105-21.

Gareth Stewart 105-9,

Ann chinnery 104-9, Ian Bell 104-9, Marty Eiteneuer 10210, Jenny Stewart 95-6, Dick Crozier 89-4, Bob Engwirda 83-2, Mick Martin 44-1.

There were 3 competing in F class Standard (F/S). Total points 120-20.

Joe Spiteri 115-5, Royce Niciejewski 53-3, Tayliah Trulson 52-1. There were four competing in F class Target Rifle (FTR). Total points 120-20.

Julian Daly 119-7, Terry Norris 108-4, Kylah Norris 1084, Steve Darmanin 105-3.

One competing in Shooter/ Hunter class (SH) Total Points 100-20 . Henry Barfield 45-2.

Aiming for the target

Capras. However, leading by two, the Cutters managed to power through in the seventy seventh minute of the game for the last touch down of the night.

This was Sean Mullany’ss second try, sealing the Central Queensland loss and the Cutters’ victory. Mackay Cutters’ first win of the season ended in a score of 28 to 20.

Coach Michael Crawly said “it was a messy game but, as I said on the night, usually when you have been down on your confidence, your first game when you win one, it’s scrappy.”

Cutters face off against the Souths Logan Magpies tomorrow at BB Stadium.

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Stevie Brand is the Mackay Local News swimmer of the week for the Pioneer swimming club the 13 year old swimmer has talent beyond her years and constantly keeps improving.

This young athlete’s most memorable moment of her swimming career was competing for the first time at the Mirani Carnival meet.

“I swam alongside fellow team mate so that I had to keep up with him,” she said.

“I would never have thought at the beginning of the season that I would be competing in Brisbane at States with the rest of my team,” she added.

When talking about her love

Stevie Brand in the pool

of swimming and what she loved most about it was the competitive aspect and the friends she has made.

“I love cheering on my friends.

We try to travel together and stay together. I like that we also do things away from swimming. We play basketball and do yoga,” she said.

Stevie’s most exciting award and swimming best was revived at the presentation night for the Pioneer swimming club.

This was most improved at club presentation night, something that she did not expect. Her personal best is in Freestyle.

Stevie’s ultimate dream is to one day compete at the Olympics

to show the world what she can do in the sport.

We at the Mackay Local News have all the faith in the world she can achieve this dream.

“I want to go to the Olympics in 2032. But I’m happy to focus on nationals,” she said Stevie also likes to encourage those interested in swimming to give it a shot because it is fun.

Club Secretary Nikki Bounden is a fan of Stevie’s talent. “It’s worth mentioning Stevie has another family member that has swimming in the blood. Her Dad was a keen swimmer for Mirani back in the day. He also talks fondly of his swim memories, something we hope our swimmers will do.”

Mackay excels in State Masters KAWANA Waters Aquatic Centre recently held the annual Masters Swimming State Championships which masters swimming clubs participate in to test their performance in a larger group setting.

This year some 42 clubs were represented, with just under 300 swimmers in attendance. While it’s a Queensland-based event, other states are free to attend with clubs from Darwin and Melbourne participating.

It was swum in a 50metre pool with all events from 50-800m across the strokes. This provided swimmers with a great choice of up to six events plus up to four team-based relays in medley and freestyle.

Five Sinkers Swimming Club from Mackay travelled to the Sunshine Coast to participate

across the three days of events, swimming well with podium placings and some new PB’s being established. In no particular order our swimmers achieved the following.

Naomi McGilvray: Gold in the 400 IM and 800 free, silver in the 200 free, breast and butterfly as well as the 400 breast to round out a great return to competitive swimming Geoff Robinson: Silver in the 100, 200, 400 & 800 metre freestyle to complete his swims Sue Willett: Bronze in the 50 butterfly and 400 freestyle. fifth place in the 100m back and freestyle, sixth in the 50m backstroke and a seventh in the 50m freestyle Nigel Dalton: Silver in the 100, 200 & 400m backstroke, bronze in the 50 backstroke and 800 freestyle. And a fifth placing

in the 200 freestyle event.

Dan Stampa: Gold in the 400 m Individual medley, silver in the 800m freestyle. A fourth placing in the 50m butterfly, fifth placing in the 100 and 400m freestyle.

And finally a sixth placing in the 200m freestyle.

As a team the club performed well placing third in the small clubs (12) section and seventh overall in the open all clubs section based on average points per swimmer. With this championship behind us members are now looking forward to the GBR games being held in Cairns during May. For further information on masters swimming contact Dan Stampa on 0413 805 156 or email nthmkysinkers@gmail.com Visit Master Swimming Queensland or Facebook North Mackay Sinkers.

4BBB Stableford attracts 90 players SATURDAY’S golf event was a 4BBB stableford, which attracted 90 players.

The winners were Daniel O’Donnell, with an individual points score of 40 and Sam Marschke with a combined 46 points, on a count back from Allen Roberts and John Grosskreutz.

In third place were David Moran and Craig Smith on 45 points.

The placegetters were Justyn Durbin and Scott Morrissey, 45, Gary and Elspeth Scotford, 44, James Faust and Troy Smith, and Mat Bower and Neil Cawthorne, 43, and Jon Miller and Chris Brett and Chris Forrest and Brian

Allen on 42. The pin shots went to Mat Bower on two, Vince Collins, nine, Chris Brett 13, Scott Grigg 18 and for the ladies, Ann Gardel on nine.

Nine players shared the two-shot pot.

Thursday’s monthly medal attracted 62 players to an ever-improving course.

Overall and Division One winner was Mat Bower with 66 nett, from Aaron Watts on 68.

Ian McEwan was third with 72 on a count back.

The Division Two winner was Ron Jamieson, 75, from Paul Nicol 76 and Geoff Simmons 77 on a count back.

Placegetters were Geoff Harrison, 72, Chris Forrest, Simon Della Santa and Allen Roberts, 73, Andrew Albergo and Adam Maggs 74, and Ken Granger and Trevor Paroz 75.

The pin shots went to Simon Della Santa on two, Allen Roberts, nine, John Grosskreutz 13 and Mat Bower on 16. Mat and Allen joined Nathan Sothmann in the two-shot club.

The Wednesday ladies’ monthly medal was won by Elspeth Scotford with 74 nett on a count back from Lyn Muller.

The place getters were Jan Shuwalow, Toni Clauss and Marlene Gray. Lyn Muller took the pin shots on two and 16.

Whitsunday raceway under lights SATURDAY saw Whitsunday Raceway host a Saturday afternoon/evening race meet and the first ever time finals were run under lights.

Twenty nine drivers took to the track with sunny conditions and some fantastic racing action on track in all fields. The results as follows: Cadet 9 1. Hooper Urquhart 2. Louie Warne 3. Creed Patroni Cadet 12 1. Nicholas Speed 2. Corey Stroud 3. Ryke Haller

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Stevie has talent beyond years

Physical game in Union WEEK Two of the Mackay Rugby union competition kicked off over the Weekend with Mackay Brothers travelling up the Bruce Highway to meet last year’s grand finalists the Bowen Mudcrabs in a tough physical encounter.

Bowen set the tone early, kicking off, stealing the ball in the first tackle and scoring through flyhalf Maty Jenkins only seconds later to take an early lead.

The Muddies then threatened to pull away early after a second try to Steve Delacourt in the corner. Brothers managed to start to get some hands on the ball and trys to Ben Ormsby and Arno Schoonwinkel just before half time kept the match in the balance, with the Muddies leading 19-10 at the halfway mark.

After the break Bowen was able to put their foot on the gas and ran in four unanswered tries to come away with a 45-10 bonus point victory. Maty Jenkins and Scott Le Bherz both capped off the half with their second tries for the day.

In the other games, Proserpine Whitsunday Raiders retained top spot on the ladder with a comfortable win against the Kuttabul Camelbok 34-10.

And the reigning champions Mackay City Redman were able to hold off a fast finishing Slade Point 27-20 to remain undefeated after two weeks.

All teams will have bye for the upcoming ANZAC day long weekend and competition will resume on Friday April 30

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KA3 Junior 1. Matthew Boylett 2. Cruise Mason 3. Benjamin O’Connor KA4 Junior Light 1. Damien White 2. Aiden Stevens 3. Joey Metcalfe

TaG 125 Restricted Light 1. Oliver Galea

TaG 125 Restricted Medium 1. Stephen O’Hare 2. Paul Frank 3. Matt Neumann TaG 125 Restricted Heavy

KA4 Junior Heavy 1. Daniel Spurway

1. Dave Sturgeon

KA3 Senior Light 1. Lara Hadlow

1. Bryan Reitano

KA3 Senior Medium 1. Brendan Rowe

TaG 125 Heavy 2. Peter Matthews The next race meeting will be Saturday 15 May from 1pm.

Dan Stampa about to start the 400 mixed freestyle

Athletics on the way

MACKAY Athletics will be hosting their annual carnival in two weeks. This is a wonderful opportunity for all athletes to register for their favourite events or simply try something different.

Registration are open for the two-day event to be held on May 1 and 2. The club is looking forward to seeing athletes from Cairns down to the Gold Coast coming to compete. There are usually upwards of 250 athletes attend what is the first major carnival of the North Queensland season and registrations are rolling in. It’s also a great chance to support local athletes as they gear up for competition throughout the year or to inspire our younger athletes.

The registration link is https://www.mackayathletics.com.au/ mackay-track-field-carnival/ and due to our COVID plan we will be unable to accept late registrations. If competing isn’t what you would like to do or in between supporting your athletes, they are also looking for volunteers to assist in running this wonderful event.

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MAGPIES’ women’s rugby league forward Talia Richardson pushes through with the ball in their recent game against Carltons Devils. See more JACOB CUMNER sports pictures inside

Cutters’ Sweet Victory Fourth time’s a charm for team

By JACOB CUMNER

MACKAY Cutters have had a rough start to their season after three starting defeats, however a spark of hope was lit over the weekend

as the Cutters headed of to Rockhampton to face the Capras.

The Cutters were hungry for a win as they travelled down to Browne park in Rockhampton and had learnt enough lessons in defeat, which paid off with

a win over the Capras. The Capras drew first blood in the second minute of the first half with a try by Treymaine Brown, while Mackay fought back in the eighth minute with a touchdown

by Ross Bella.

The Cutters kept up the onslaught and minutes later they were over yet again eight minutes later with a try from Brandon Finnegan.

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