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Boom in new homes

NEW Mackay home-owners Lucy Steele and Chris Smith are so happy. They are one of over 1000 couples who are building new homes in Mackay, Isaac and the Whitsundays. A record 664 new homes have been built in the past year, plus a further 446 new homes now have building approvals. CONTINUED PAGE FOUR

PLEA FOR JOB SUMMIT By JOHN BELL

THERE has been a plea for a Mackay job summit to solve severe unfulfilled business job vacancies in the Whitsunday and Isaac business and agricultural communities. Labor Candidate for Dawson Shane Hamilton’s said that generous Commonwealth Government cash incentives of $6000 to $9000

for each employee to move to regional areas in North Queensland hadn’t worked. “We need to sit down and identify what each of the roadblocks are, so we can fix them, to stop business communities being unable to find staff,” Mr Hamilton said. The Labor candidate’s perceptive call comes at a time when the Palaszczuk Labor Government

has publicly celebrated its $7.5 million in repeated cash offers to each metropolitan job seeker to work in North Queensland’s tourism businesses. A delighted Annastia Palaszczuk announced that her ‘“Working in Paradise” promotion has been so successful that there have already been 10,529 registrations by 9am on Tuesday May 25, with 63 per cent of reg-

istrations coming from interstate. The Premier explained that there are 238 vacant jobs in Mackay and 146 in the Whitsundays to fill. “In Mackay there are 11 vacancies for waiting staff, 49 for chefs, 32 for bar staff, six for receptionist, 67 for baristas, 52 for kitchen hands, 18 in housekeeping and three in functions and events. “In the Whitsundays there are vacancies for 28 chefs/cooks, 23

in housekeeping, 26 in reservations/reception, 15 in café/restaurants, six for bar staff and three for skipper/deckhands.” Premier Palaszczuk’s glossy brochure “Working in Paradise” offers each job seeker a $1500 cash incentive to relocate to North Queensland to work in the tourism and agricultural sectors. “We’re also offering a $250 travel bonus to help workers to

travel there,” Annastia Palaszczuk announced. “Grab your friends and take a tourism job to work in paradise – that’s the message we’re sending to thousands of Queensland and Australian jobseekers.” Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe added that the Work in Paradise is designed to help ease the work force shortage facing many tourism hotspots.

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Break in POLICE are seeking public assistance in identifying a person who allegedly attempted to break into a Mirani home. Around 5.15am on Saturday, May 22, an unknown person was allegedly attempting to break into a Dorothy Place home, when they were disturbed by the occupant. The resident of the home was asleep and was woken by noises coming from the front door of the home. After deciding to investigate the resident has walked to the front door of the home and disturbed someone in the process of attempting to gain entry.

Stolen car

BETWEEN 7pm on May 24 and 5am, May 25, a silver Toyota Landcruiser utility (registration plate number 252HMR) has been reported stolen from a property on Thomas Road in Homebush. It’s alleged that an unknown person entered the property and approached a shed housing two vehicles. The vehicle parked at the front was allegedly pushed aside and had its battery removed. The thief allegedly placed the car battery in the Toyota Landcruiser before driving it away. If anyone has information about the current location of the stolen car or the offence itself, they are encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

Car returned

BETWEEN 7pm, May 22 and 6am, May 23 it’s alleged that a silver coloured 2005 Mazda sedan was stolen from a business on Victoria Street (between Carlyle Street and Tennyson Street) in Mackay. At about 12pm on May 24, police were contacted by members of the public and advised that the alleged stolen car was parked in a business car park on Rosewood Drive in Rural View. On arrival at the car park, it’s alleged that officers observed the stolen car parked, with a 30-year-old man from Etna Creek inside the car. Officers observed damage to the left-hand side of the vehicle. The 30-yearold man was briefly spoken to and then arrested by police and arrangements were made to return the alleged stolen car.

THE refusal of unemployed Australians in capital cities to take well paid jobs in North Queensland’s business and tourist industries has prompted a call for their dole payments to be axed. A frustrated federal Dawson MP George Christensen has called for unemployed southerners to be banned from getting unemployment benefits, if they refuse cash prizes and financial incentives to relocate to Queensland to get a job. “If there’s a job going in an area and no reason why someone can’t move to take that job, then there is a legitimate question of why they should still keep their taxpayer-funded unemployment benefits,” Mr Christensen said. “The dole isn’t a lifestyle payment, it’s a safety net to provide enough money to keep a roof over your head and food in your stomach until you can secure a job. “When $6000 to $9000 in cash incentives are dangled before jobseekers to move to take up farm jobs and they still don’t do it, it is difficult to see what sort of incentive is going to get some people working. “Perhaps its high time that we looked at some sticks instead of carrots.” Mr Christensen’s rarely spoken “elephant in the room” com-

ments have been supported by the General Manager of one of Mackay’s most prestigious hotels, who has poured doubt on Premier Palaszczuk’s much publicised announcement to get workers “in Paradise”. The very senior hotel General Manager, who declined to be named as he works for a national and international chain, said “a lack of affordable housing and low skill levels requires immediate training to lift people up the skills ladder from the bottom”. Ironically, a solution to train available young unemployed people already living in the Whitsunday region has been initiated by a struggling and unfunded Mackay charity, Australian Street Aid. Its celebrated founde Kayleigh Brewster even provides share house accommodation for trainee workers so they can be trained at

its Chances Café Mackay, at 172 Shakespeare Street. Mackay’s leading hotelier said there is lots of initial interest for numerous unfulfilled hospitality positions across the North Queensland’s hotel industry. “But even with five to six percent unemployed, we are having trouble getting unemployed applicants to reply to our texts and emails and to even show up for an interview. “We are more than happy to train staff, but it’s hard to get them to show up for a job, while in the past, these positions would be filled by international students and international backpackers. ‘But most unemployed job applicants are non-genuine, who only apply for a job just so they can tick a box on a government dole form.” Whitsunday MP, Amanda Cam (pictured) added that many job seekers are finding it difficult to find somewhere to live in affordable housing with less than 0.5 percent rental vacancy rates. “I’ve been contacted by employers trying to overcome barriers to prevent overseas workers coming to North Queensland on 457 Visas,” she said. “Clearly, the Palaszczuk Government’s Working in Paradise initiative hasn’t addressed basic student needs.”

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ADANI mine not halted JOBS will not be lost and construction of the ADANI Bravus coal mine will not be halted by a loss in the federal Court on water rights. Anti-ADANI protestors Lock the Gates, the Australian Conservation Foundation and their spokesperson Ellie Smith have claimed that the Court decision ‘is a setback for ADANI and proof the government has mishandled the assessment process for the company’s destructive Carmichael coal mine’. “This is an important outcome for landholders and communities in Central Queensland who rely on the water ADANI wanted to take for its polluting coal mine,” Ellie Smith said. In rebuttal, a spokesman for ADANI Bravus has announced that “for the avoidance of doubt, this decision will not have any impact on the construction or operation of the Carmichael Mine. “We have a number of alternative water sources in place for construction and operation of the Carmichael mine and rail project, which means that we are not reliant on the (contested) North Galilee Water Scheme proceeding,” the ADANI Bravus spokesman said. “Construction of the Carmichael Project has been well underway for the past two years and we’ve been using legalised alter-

native water sources during that period, and we will continue to do so, right through to operation. “We have the necessary requirements in place to ensure we are compliant with regulatory and legislative conditions on water supply.” However the anti-ADANI spokesperson Ms Smith has claimed that “the Federal Court judgement is an important outcome for landholders and communities in Central Queensland who rely on the water ADANI wanted to take for its polluting coal mine. “This decision exposes the Morrison Government and its efforts to ram through the ADANI project at all cost, even ignoring their own experts at the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources who recommended that the water trigger should have been applied. “This ruling thankfully proves the Morrison Government made the wrong decision, and now sets a precedent for other large coal and coal seam gas projects planned across Queensland and the nation. “Lock the Gate Alliance commends the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Environmental Defenders Office for their dogged pursuit of this matter through the courts.”

Pfizer jab available locally in July MACKAY residents aged between 40 and 49 will be able to get the single dose Pfizer anti-COVID-19 vaccine within 10 weeks or before the end of July. Health Minister, Yvette D’ath has announced that North Queensland’s mass vaccination hub for younger residents will be at Mackay’s Central Queensland University City Campus at 90 Sydney Street. Queensland Health states that Pfizer is the preferred single use vaccine for younger age groups (as it does not to cause blood clotting side effects found in a very small, or a tiny minority people using the AstraZeneca vaccine). Whitsunday and Liberal National MP Amanda Cam is one of many rushing in to take advantage

of the Palaszczuk Government’s North Queensland Pfizer jab initiative. “I’ve registered to get this new anti-COVID vaccine and I will be encouraging people in the community to do the same,” she smiled. However Ms D’ath, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and their health officials are tightlipped and have refused to disclose exactly how many Pfizer vaccinations will be available for Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac residents. Mackay and Queensland Health officials have also declined to say exactly when there will be enough Pfizer jabs for most of Mackay’s population who are under 40 years of age.

VACCINATION: The Pfizer jab will soon be available locally Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland Health have sufficient Pfizer stocks for 40-49year age group who may want to register to be vaccinated.

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Mackay’s mass vaccination hub is one of 14 across Queensland following an increased supply of vaccine supply announced by Federal Health

Minister Greg Hunt, the Premier announced. “We’re making the vaccine as accessible as possible and maximising our vaccine administration capacity. “Already, we have stood up Pfizer hubs at hospitals in every HHS across Queensland to provide greater vaccine accessibility. “The Palaszczuk Government will ensure that our vaccine rollout is accessible as possible, and these community vaccine hubs will further assist Queenslanders, no matter where they are to get access. “We do not want an ounce of vaccine to go to waste.” On April 23, 2021, the National Cabinet of state Premiers and Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed that that the Pfizer vaccine is the preferred vaccine for people under 50. Queensland Health has advised that that all states and territories have agreed to provide access to the Pfizer vaccine through their Pfizer hubs for people aged under 50 years - pending commencement of subsequent phases. This has reorganised the greater Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions’ COVID-19 vaccination Mackay Hub roll-out, as part of a national program in response to advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) This includes North Queensland residents in remote and very remote communities where it makes sense to use a single vaccine for all or most of the community.

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Locals rally together for noble endeavour A GROUP of locals are set for the adventure of a lifetime when they take part in this year’s Great Endeavour Rally. The Rally, being held in August, is an annual charity event and raises funds for disability organisation Endeavour Foundation. Whitsunday local Blair Hall, is leading the charge, along with a group of Mackay businessmen. They will be entering two cars into the Rally, which tackles some of the country’s iconic tracks along the Simpson Desert. The local crew will be travelling in a 1978 HX premier V8 wagon, as part of team Old Bulls the Contractors, and while the main aim is to support people living with a disability, it also provided much-needed funds to the small communities, including such places as Birdsville, they visit along the route. But before they buckle up, they need a helping hand to raise money. They are calling out to other local businesses who would like to get involved by donating items to raffle or make donations. The guys will be travelling in a 1978 HX premier V8 wagon, as part of team Old Bulls the Contractors. The rally also injects much-needed funds into the small communities they visit along the route. Go to Page 32 for more information.

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Mad bikes THE MAD Mountain Bike Classic is being held today to Sunday at Rowallan Park, Farleigh. Competitors can ride the rock gardens, dodge the bush turkeys, and enjoy the lush rainforest. Race participants will come from all over Australia to attend this exciting event. If you’ve got the skill, stamina, equipment and drive. head along and give it a go. Registrations are still open, visit www.madmtbclassic.com

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TOP: Blake Hall, Jordan Bajada and Paul Layden of Endeavour Foundation with Jason Holt checking out Car 777 ahead of this year’s Simpson Desert trek. ABOVE LEFT: FMS Group Director Jason Holt and Werner Engineering Director Darryl Stark putting on the rally sticker for Car 778. ABOVE RIGHT: For the first time, FMS Group Director Jason Holt and Werner Engineering Director Darryl Stark will be participating in this year’s Great Endeavour Rally

THRE is a Reconciliation Week Screening of The Emu Runner on Monday, May 31, from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Dudley Denny City Library. Head over for the special screenings that will leave you thinking about how we can create a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The movie follows a spirited eight-year-old girl who deals with the grief of her mother’s death by forging a bond with a wild emu. This spiritual dreaming is a bond she will do anything to keep but one that puts her at odds with the new social worker. For adults aged 18+. book your spot at https://bit. ly/3vdbFPD

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World Turtle Day was last week

Here we go again Jonathon (Jono)

Dykyj Green Advocate Mackay, Queensland ADANI has added to its long list of environmental breaches, with the Queensland Office of the Coordinator General finding last week that the company and its’ contractors need to implement improvements when it comes to controlling sediment and erosion getting into waterways. This comes only days after news that the federal Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment is investigating an “allegation of non-compliance” related to land-clearing by Adani. What is the point of having “some of the strictest environmental conditions ever imposed on a mining project in Australia” when companies can just continuously flout them with little accountability? ALL THE WAY WITH IEA In one of the biggest signals yet that our region needs to immediately move to fully embrace the transition away from fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency (a body specifically created to ensure the world’s supply of fossil fuels remained copious and cheap) has said in a report commissioned by the UK conservative government that there must be no new coal, oil or gas projects or expansions to existing ones from THIS year! This stands in stark contrast to our governments who are funneling billions of taxpayer dollars into projects that will not only be obsolete before too long, but will continue to torch the climate further jeopardising lives and livelihoods. The kids are alright. Last Friday tens of thousands of students took to the streets across the country to make their voice heard on the number one issue impacting their (and our) futures – the climate emergency. There is hope. DON’T BANK ON IT, GEORGE Far from “virtue signalling”, Aussie banks have handed a stinging rebuttal to the George Christensen chaired parliamentary inquiry investigating finance for export sectors, saying governments and regulators around the world have identified climate risk as a relevant factor which banks and other sectors must consider. In other words, doing their due diligence. It’s a shame some of our pollies don’t do theirs. DAYS OF NOTE Last Saturday and Sunday were the International Day for Biological Diversity and World Turtle Day respectively. The Mackay region is a significant place on this planet for both of these. Hopefully there’s plenty left to celebrate in the future. References: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/16/ adani-admits-breaching-environmental-conditions-for-carmichael-coalmine https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-19/adani-sediment-report-bravus-waterways-queensland/100148086 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2021/05/18/endnew-fossil-fuel-development-iea-demands-in-groundbreakingnet-zero-plan/?sh=6016ec804678 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/21/ australias-big-banks-reject-nationals-claims-managing-climate-risk-is-virtue-signalling

GOOD CAUSE: Volunteers from the Mackay Street Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy provides safe space ONE of the wonderful things about Mackay is the Mackay Street Chaplaincy. Praised by the police, by the Council and by security guards, these kind, non-judgemental and generous local “Good Samaritans” provide a safe and reliable place for young people who need help after having too much to drink, or who are affected by drugs. Importantly, their presence outside the Westpac Bank and while walking the nightclub precinct in pairs, has also caused a marked reduction in the number of women accosted and assaults by those who have left hotels and night clubs. Just like the Bible story of the Good Samaritan, who picked-up a man who lying on the road to Jericho after being attacked, Mack-

ay’s kind and generous volunteers also support young people in their hour of need. The Mackay Street Chaplaincy’s non-denominational and non-religious act of kindness helps vulnerable people every Friday and Saturday night. It was started in 2009 by Anglican chaplains Reverend Ann Dittmar-McCollim and Reverend Keith McCollim. Mackay Street Chaplain President, Keith McCollim said they started their charity while living next to the Holy Trinity Church in Gordon Street. “Within weeks of arriving in Mackay, we were suddenly bombarded by carryings-on, fighting, shouting and young women crying after leaving the night club area as they headed home,” Reverend McCollim said.

“So, we called a public meeting and asked if people were interested in helping to start a Mackay Street Chaplaincy, like the ones in Brisbane and Townsville. “Over 25 people turned up and after some months, Ann got a call from a woman at the meeting asking what was happening. “That was enough to get us started and we have trained volunteers on how to provide a safe place on the streets as we are reliable. “People come to our tent, sit down, drink water and have a chat, so they can stop their craziness that is going on around them for a few minutes. “We talk to them and most are inebriated with alcohol and drugs and so we provide a memory for when they are not drunk. “They will remember our sym-

pathetic ear as we listen and they felt safe.” Reverend McCollim explained that “volunteer Chaplains have a government Blue Card, an up to date first aid certificate, plus mental health first aid courses, which comes into play quite often on the street. “Our presence is enough to make people think twice and yes we have made an incredible difference, which is why we are now funded by the Palaszczuk Government, so Street Chaplains are now in town and cities across Queensland. “Government funding from the Department of Communities helps us to have a rented premises in the city, a little van and helps us with uniforms, equipment, water bottles and lollypops, which is really helpful.”

Young mum gives back to community ONE of Mackay Street Chaplaincy’s volunteer successes is young mum and street chaplain Kai Baldock. “I got involved because I was uptown with a group of young women and one got quite sick after drinking too much,” Kai explained. “I took her to the Mackay Street Chap-

Grateful local home owners

laincy tent outside the Westpac Bank, so she could rest and recover as they provide water, somewhere to sit, plus first aid for people who really need it. “This motivated me to want to help, as I found I was helping people in my group who were heavily intoxicated. “So I thought that I could help others

FROM PAGE ONE Lucy just couldn’t stop smiling as she explained that “we’ve been living in a one-bedroom flat, but now we are moving into our own brand-new, four-bedroom two-bathroom home. “I think in the end, I think it was the Federal Government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant that pushed us over the edge,”

who were not my friends. “I go once a fortnight as I have children and we help people on Fridays after 11:30pm and on Saturdays from 10:30pm. We are always looking for volunteers from all walks of life, as the people we help all have different background and different stories to tell.

Lucy grinned. “We always wanted to build, plus there was also the $15,000 Commonwealth First Home Owners Grant and the $5,000 Queensland Government Regional Boost Grant. “So a total of $45,000 in grants all came together. “So, it was a good time to snatch up a block and get something happening, as we’d saved for a really, really long time. We knew we al-

ways really wanted to do it and it just all seemed to fall into place. “It’s really exciting and we’re here nearly every day before work, just to see what Urban Trend Constructions have done. “The grant also made us happier to spend that little bit extra, to get a little bit more of our dream higher calibre home, than just a standard basic house.”

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Good advice from fire volunteer Children born alive George

Christensen By George! Dawson MP Liberal National Party

WHILE pro-life and pro-choice advocates might disagree on many things, you would think that everyone would agree that when a child is born it’s a life and a life worth protecting. It seems not though. The vitriol and lies that have been directed at my proposed Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2021 is proof of that. Across our nation, children are being born alive as a result of abortion and, sadly, discarded and left to die when they should be given a chance at life. Queensland Health’s Clinical Guidelines on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy which spells out to medical practitioners that if “a live birth occurs (as a result of an abortion)... do not provide life sustaining treatment... document the time and date of death.” Australia is a signatory to the International Covenant on the Rights of the Child which states every child has the inherent right to life and also that no child shall be deprived of medical treatment with a particular emphasis on diminishing infant mortality. And yet research conducted by the Parliamentary Library indicates there could be hundreds of babies born alive as a result of abortions in Australia. We don’t know the full detail, as data in this area is sketchy at best. But we do know that children are born alive as a result of abortions in Australia and are simply left to die. How on Earth is this situation living up to the principles we subscribed to in the International Covenant on the Right of the Child? That’s why I have drafted the Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2021, which requires medical practitioners to treat babies born alive as a result of abortions just as they would babies born alive of any other type of birth. Medical practitioners should provide care for these young Australians appropriate to the circumstances, whether it be treatment to save a healthy life or palliative care to comfort a child that has no chance of survival. For more information and to sign my petition visit www. georgechristensen.com.au/bornalive

THE 2018 Eungella bushfires left a devastating memory many residents would never forget. Habana Rural Fire Brigade equipment officer Maxine Godley has been a volunteer for 20 years. However, she was shocked by how devastating the Eungella fires were. Still, was able to learn many important lessons. “There’s a lot to do with stopping fires: we have to listen – we have to learn. There’s people... who know a lot about stopping fires,” Ms Godley said. “I’ve been in the fire brigade for 20 years: I thought I learnt how to stop a bushfire. But you need to know when to step out and to run back. “Those things are very important, as you need to watch out for your team.” Through her experience as a firefighter, Ms Godley picked up on some very practical lifesaving tips. Her first piece of advice is to cut down any long grass and plants in your yard. “In the smaller sense, what we do as a brigade...a lot of it is on property. We have to make sure we cut down long grass,” Ms Godley said. “Guinea grass is an introduced species – it’s a dreadful grass that

you can see growing tall everywhere. “When it’s dry, it goes up and it’s so hot, when you put fire into it, you have to step back.” Ms Godley said property owners with big yards could apply for a permit to burn, which can help with fire reduction. “Sometimes properties are a bit big and they can’t really do it. They’ll get in touch with Peter Attard and apply for a permit,” she said. “They might ask us, as a crew, to help them do a hazard-reduction burn. “That’s a planned burn where we have plenty of water and plenty of manpower to make sure it’s done in a safe fashion.” A third piece of advice was to develop a firebreak, which she explained is a gap between plants to slow down fires. “People can put firebreaks around their property. If there’s an accidental fire, we can use firebreaks to get our trucks and things like that in,” she said. “All the brigades work like this to go to peoples properties and help.” A final piece of advice ifrom Ms Godley is to always have an evacuation plan and route ready, ensuring your most valuable possessions are ready to go.

VOLUNTEER: Maxine Godley in uniform

Candyman’s free choice The Candyman was a special guest at the launch of Sarina Freechoice recently. Pictured left are Jason Cardona (Manager of Sarina Freechoice) with his Wife Miranda Roberts (Owner of Sarina Freechoice and Nextra Freechoice, South Mackay News) in the centre of the photo. Flanking them are The Candyman and some lovely girls.

Pretty creations from train driver PRETTY creations for young girls are the last thing you’d expect from a driver of one of Mackay’s massive export coal trains. But that’s exactly what Toni Gascoyne (pictured right) is making in her spare time when she’s not in charge of one of the huge trains which deliver thousands of tonnes of coal to our ports. “I call them hair pretties,” she said. “I use lots of ribbons, sparkles, and glitter. I love to create them in many different colours so they are eye-catching. I design them, do all the preparations and put them together myself by hand. “They are all pretty much unique.” Toni’s designs are now available at the Sarina Arts and Crafts Centre, which is open seven days a week, 10-3 week days and 10-1 weekends. Toni used to do various crafts but now concentrates on her young girls’ creations with a sideline into an unusual musical instrument – a three-stringed guitar. “It’s called a cigar box guitar. Originally they were made from cigar boxes, and other junkyard style pieces. I’ve got a couple and I’m putting some together. It sounds just like a guitar, but I don’t play very well yet.”

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WORKER: Shutdown supervisor, Shane Hamilton and a 9020 shovel bucket shutdown undertaken at a Bowen Basin mine employing 70 tradesman and support staff

FAMILY MAN: (Back row) Beau Hamilton 5, Farrah Hamilton 9, Isabella Hamilton 7, (Front row) Shane Hamilton with wife Anita Hamilton

MACKAY resident and La- welds, which had to be gouged out working and manufacturing jobs bor Party Candidate for the and rewelded.” going overseas. federal electorate of Dawson, “This is because it’s cheapMr Hamilton said that he is Shane Hamilton, 38, has vowed “an experienced boiler maker and er to build poorer quality heavy to win back more than 500 maintenance supervisor and so I engineering equipment compolocal metal working jobs know that we could have built this nents in China. which have been lost as 2000 plus tonne stacker here. large machinery is built in “We have all the skills and all ALBANESE China. the necessary workshops out at “But I will ask AnthoThe coal mine maintenance Paget to manufacture mining and ny Albanese to develop an project manager and boilermaker infrastructure equipment right importing mechanism to ensure explained that he knows what he here in town. that North Queensland workers is talking about, “as I helped build “I’m a project manager in coal and North Queensland businesses the massive 6000-tonne walking are competitive in dragline at Hail the global market. ‘It could be a win for mining Creek for P and H “It could be a Mine Pro”. customers, as they will have higher win for mining cus“I’m angry tomers, as they will and frustrated quality components, plus there will be a have higher quality that hundreds and win by creating local jobs and local career components, plus hundreds of local there will be a win metal trades jobs opportunities’ by creating local have been lost by jobs and local career importing lots of similar engineer- mining maintenance and so I unopportunities.” ing equipment made in China and derstand how vital our resources Mr Hamilton said that he overseas,” Mr Hamilton said. industry is for local jobs and for would also ask an Albanese Gov“We need to level the playing the region’s economy. ernment to change the law, so that field and have tariffs on imported “I did an apprenticeship help- banks and insurance companies Chinese and overseas manufac- ing to build overhead gantry are not allowed to refuse loans tured engineering equipment. cranes for all the sheds built in and escalate insurance costs, just Paget during the 2001 to 2003 because we are coal mining busimining boom. TARRIF ness with local jobs. “But first, I did my first two “The Chinese government has “Australia and North a 40 percent tariff on imported years of my apprenticeship at the Queensland needs to be a country Australian manufactured goods Mackay Regional Council. There, that makes things again. and yet we let poor quality Chi- I helped to fabricate steel fittings “Over the past 10 years, I sunese manufactured goods into the for council parks and I worked on pervised shutdown maintenance Bowen Basin for free and without water infrastructure maintenance for G and S Engineering at all the on Council’s graders, trucks and mine sites in the Bowen Basin. any import duties and taxes. “The Chinese Government is loaders. protecting Chinese jobs in manMORRISON TRADESMEN ufacturing businesses and yet the “But Scott Morrison and the Morrison government hasn’t lift“People may not realise that it LNP have taken the electorate ed a finger to save Bowen Basin took us 18 months with 80 to 100 for granted rather than delivering and Mackay metal working manu- Mackay tradesmen to build the for the people in the electorate of facturing over the past eight years. 6000-tonne dragline. Dawson. “I know what I’m talking “We built it from nothing or “For example, the Liberal Naabout, as I’ve lived it and person- from scratch, whereas nowadays tional Party has failed to protect ally helped to build heavy engi- a lot of these components are workers from casualisation, inneering equipment in the Bowen shipped in from overseas, instead stead voting for laws making it Basin. of creating local manufacturing harder for casuals to get secure “For example, during the Hay jobs here in Mackay full-time work. Point Port expansion, BHP im“However with Federal Oppo“Casualisation has become a ported completed, 2000-tonne sition Leader Anthony Albanese preferred form of employment steel transfer towers from China. I will bring back local manufac- across all industries and sectors, “Then once landed, we’ve had turing to regional Queensland, especially in the mining industry. to spend a significant amount of to create a strong industry with I know of a number of earth-movtime repairing defects and to bring secure jobs for locals well into the ing equipment operators driving them up to comply to Australian future.” dump trucks, loaders and graders standards. The former boilermaker ac- who have long term, 12-month “What’s more, a local coal port cused Prime Minister Scott Mor- rosters in advance, but they are which has just imported a new, rison and the Federal Liberal and still employed as casuals. 2000 tonne to 3000 tonne coal National parties of having no “These North Queensland plans to grow jobs for our region, workers can’t get any of the rights stacker reclaimer from Asia. “This has also needed signifi- now and into the future. that people with permanent jobs “Nowadays, I see local metal enjoy. cant repairs to the structural steel

“This includes no job security, no annual leave and no sick leave, plus training and development that other permanent employees enjoy.”

Shane vows to win back metal-working jobs AGED CARE Mr Hamilton added that he understands that Australia’s agedcare system is broken and our health care system is in crisis. “My grandmother is 83 and she lives by herself in Sarina and does not want to go into an aged-care home as she doesn’t believe that she will get adequate care.

“But it’s not aged-care workers’ fault, who do a fantastic job. “We need to improve wages and conditions in aged care homes, especially when workers in a Mackay café get paid more. “It’s even simple things Australia wide like patients being allowed to choose comfortable sanitary pads, rather than the cheapest pads possible chosen by an interstate accountant on the cheapest price. “We need to talk locally and fund out what local aged care homes need. Plus, families must

be able to access cheaper childcare, so women in an abusive relationship can afford to leave the family home. “But there is an appalling shortage of safe homes for women in country towns throughout North Queensland and a Labor Government will solve this with more safe homes and units.” Mr Hamilton added that, like many people in Dawson, he’s worked hard with his wife Anita, who is a local school teacher, to build their lives in our community with their three beautiful children.

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: Should electric vehicles pay to use the roads? Readers, what are your thoughts? Let us know: news@mackaylocalnews.com.au

Sonya Spencer

Greg Spencer

Ben Bishop

Paul Bynon

“Like everybody else.”

“It has to be registered like every other vehicle.”

“Through a registration tariff.”

“We need more for the Earth’s sake and they should be subsidised.”

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The reality gap IF DREAMS came true, there would be a green economy tomorrow and you and I would be winning Lotto this Saturday night. I’m still hanging on for my share of Lotto, but reality says I will still have to buy another ticket next week while I will still fill my car with diesel and still rely on coal-powered electricity to charge up this computer.

MONEY MATTERS... MORE than one million Australians have taken on “side hustles” outside of their regular fulltime jobs according to the latest reporting. What these people may not be aware of is the income from these side hustles is likely to fall into the category of taxable

income in the eyes of the ATO and should be reported in your annual tax return. To assist with the monitoring of this, the ATO has started to team with various third parties in order to use data matching to track down those earning an income from activities outside of their usual employment, but not necessarily reporting this in their returns. Recently the ATO has partnered with Amazon and eBay in order to identify taxpayers selling goods via these platforms and will be matching the data to reported incomes to see if there are any discrepancies.

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Reality hits like a high tackle in the NRL, or a big hip charge in netball. It brings us all down to earth. So pouring through all the federal and state reports and media releases on ‘green’ electricity and electric cars (mostly powered by coal fired electricity), reality hits.

“I got this tattoo in Brisbane from Ash Chain of the Tea House Tattoos. The Dragon Ball series was really huge for me and my brother, so I had to get a my favourite character Super Saiyan Rosé on my arm.

We’ve been told the ‘green economy’ will not only create jobs but doesn’t require subsidies. That’d be why the Federal Government would stump up $600 million for a gas-fired power station to replace a coal fired one, and the Queensland government is stumping up $60 million for a ‘pump hydro’ battery in north Queensland.

“I got this tattoo to really represent that I have been through a hard time in my life where I had a lot of hatred in my heart after trauma that I had faced.

If these were private sector investments, they’d require them to be profitable and the developing company would have to show the shareholders how the money was being spent and how the profits would be generated and when.

“It was an eight-hour tattoo. It was fine until right at the end. My skin got a little tender but it came out looking great.”

But in the murky world of government grants, everything appears to be ‘commercial in confidence’. Ironical when governments enforce private sector investors to publicly show their returns in detail.

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Of course the government ‘commercial in confidence’ line is purely obfuscation to shield the taxpayers from seeing how their hard earned is being poured into what will probably be another government investment imbroglio.

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If the ‘green economy’ is so cost effective, why does it need secretive government funding? And why funding to a favoured few when, say, highly proven technology such as further converting sugar-cane waste and other agricultural waste to electricity keeps being ignored?

The ATO have mentioned at this stage they will be looking more closely at anyone that sells goods and services of $12,000 or more annually. With the ATO’s reach continuing to grow it’s only a matter of time before other providers such as Uber also begin sharing data with the tax office. If you have a side hustle definitely raise this when seeing your accountant so that you are covering off on the tax implications, but also other considerations such as structuring, asset protection and business development.

Why is it that the latest snake oil salesperson, generally from overseas, can beguile our public servants and politicians with some great ‘green energy’ project if only the Government would throw tens or hundreds of millions into the pot (with plenty of consultants grabbing a big chunk)?

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We are all for the ‘green economy’ (and motherhood as well), but it is not going to happen anywhere as fast or as cost effectively as the snake oil (green and vegan of course) salesmen suggest.

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Reality is that the private sector should and will provide the investments when they see a real profitable market. The best that governments should do is to encourage this to happen and spare our hard-earned tax dollars from the snake oil schemes. Instead they could invest them into real current needs – the list ranges from doing up the Bruce and Nebo highways, improving telecommunications and further upgrading our health and hospital system. That’s today’s reality.

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Regina Norwood “No, government is always trying to tax you on cheaper things.”

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“Yes, they’re still using the road and it has to be paid for somehow.”

“No. We should be encouraging them.”

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WASH YOUR HANDS: It could help you avoid bothering the health system

From world class to cot case in days

HOW did this happen? In just 166 days, Queensland’s health system collapsed from world class to cot case — to breaking point, to crisis critical. The Palaszczuk Government’s rhetoric says we had a world-class health system when Deputy Premier Dr Steven Miles was Health Minister, but since Yvette D’Ath took over on November 12 last year, it has deteriorated to “breaking point.” We hear daily horror stories about what’s happening within Queensland Health and, unfortunately, how some people in QH care are suffering the repercussions. According to Dr Miles less than two years ago, “…99 per cent of patients with the most urgent need for medical care are seen immediately.” Today, under Ms D’Ath’s reign, more than 50 per cent of ambulance patients are ramped, with critical patients being treated for hours in the back of ambulances while waiting for a hospital bed. I’ve heard that, on one night, all 29 ambulances from a Rockhampton station were ramped at the Rocky Hospital, with one heart attack patient treated for four hours in the ambulance. In 2019 Dr Miles told us “…all staff are united in their goal to deliver world-class health care under the one banner of Queensland Health,” and in the same year assured us of “the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to supporting our frontline workers and investing in world-class health care.” This month Ms D’Ath said “My staff right now are exhausted... absolutely overwhelmed.” In 2019 Dr Miles told us Queensland hospitals worked “…to ensure patients continued to have access to world-class health care.”

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This month Ms D’Ath also claimed world-class status for our health system, but then admitted ambulance ramping needed fixing, we needed an extra 250 beds a year, the system needed a “cultural change”, hospitals needed redesigning, discussions with unions were needed, the roles of health workers needed changing, and discussions at a national level were needed. In fact, because of a number of factors, everything needed changing. Those factors included COVID-19, increase demand, an aging population, low private-health coverage, and the cost of disability support patients. All those “factors” must be a very recent aberration because for almost two decades Labor Health Ministers have told us how great the health system is under their governance. In 2006 it was Mr Stephen Robertson: “...ensuring our public hospitals continue to provide Queenslanders with the best possible medical care.” Remember the infamous Mr Gordon Nuttall who, in 2004, uttered the reassuring words “…in line with the Government’s strategic vision for Queenslanders to maintain a health system that ranks among the world’s finest.” But let’s worry about what’s happening today and a system that needs critical care. Claims that COVID-19 have caused the problem are fictional. In the past 15 months we have had about 1600 confirmed coronavirus cases, the vast majority of whom did not need hospitalisation, and last time I look there was none in ICU. Yes, it did add to the pressure on our health system, but it did not cause the pressure. FOOTNOTE: If we believe Dr Miles’ claim about 99 per cent of patients with the most urgent need for medical care being seen immediately, that must mean heart attack victims do not have a “most urgent need” rating. Good one, Doc.

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SIMPLY THE PEST Winter is coming

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What have you collected in you kitbag? Meredith

Papavasiliou Life most fabulous IT’S funny the little things you pack in your kitbag of life. The tidbits of trivia which we can trot out in conversation; the ‘things our mothers told us’ that we now know to be true; the learnings, the experiences, and the inherent understanding. It is all there – be it in neat and tidy pochettestyle compartments, or in an haphazard totestuffing amalgam. However you fill your kitbag and whatever your style of packing, these fabulous little life-amassed wisdoms are often just the thing to lend some much-needed perspective. For me, there’s a couple of these wisdoms which have helped me through some of the darker days of my Earth-side existence. And it is funny how often they get shared and reiterated. I remember a few years ago things started to turn to the proverbial. I was in business and it was actually going quite well, but due to stuff I won’t go into, I found myself as a single mum to two (then) still reasonably young children, with a Mackay-sized mortgage, and in a really horrible financial situation. It was all the classic crap. And it is classic because I know so many women (and quite a few men) who have been there!

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It was a bit like my own personal rock bottom – BUT, compared to others’ deepest lows, I

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was still okay. And that was to become my own personal upper-cut. Life Wisdom #1: It could (and is for many) be much worse. Although, (and this is Life Wisdom #2): You can never – and must never – negate your own worries, stresses or challenges – they are YOURS! So that means they are no more or less important than any others’; no matter what they might be. Amid the ick, I remember vowing to myself that the kids wouldn’t do without and I would keep that house no matter what it took.

Richard Branson has been known to espouse the virtues of (Life Wisdom #4): “Saying yes, then working out how to make it happen”. This is absolutely my modus operandi! The best results come from the greatest challenges. Success is only sweet when you’ve tasted failure. To succeed you need to work hard. You need to work smart. You need to be adaptable, malleable, and even if you’re an old dog, you need to be able to learn new tricks.

So, I rallied the cavalry: the bank, the accountant, Dan Murphy’s, my friends and coffee. And, my kitbag.

But to do that, you need that bit more: You need to believe you can make it happen and you need a kitbag of all the good things (and bad) that life had taught you.

I’m not quite sure how many times I said it to myself at the time, nor could I cite the number of recitals since, but there was one single sentence which was on loop in my head; it was a statement spoken in conversation by an acquaintance over a networking lunch some years prior: Life Wisdom #3: ‘It’s amazing what you can do when failure is not an option’. It is, and it wasn’t!

Being prepared to back yourself, ensuring the tape (or you know, Spotify Playlist for those of you younger than 35) on loop in your head is one that is affirming and positive, and having your kitbag full of the wisdom that life affords you, is what will not only get you through your dark hours, but enable, nay, empower you to see how enlightening the darkness can be!

I’ll spare you the chronology and the detail but suffice to say, with that in my head and an almost singular view toward making every single penny count, as well as some of the hardest-working, longest days and nights of my life, it eventually got better. My kit bag went from being one of those grey Woolies shopping bags you don’t get anymore to being something more akin to the lovely bit of shoulder-adorning fabulousness which I indulged in not too long ago! To qualify this, it was on sale, and it was not commanding more than a three-figure price – but, you know, every step in the right direction counts, and effort is deserving of reward!

And when you come out the other side – or at least start to – no matter who or what are still there with you, you’ll have done it. You’ll have enlisted your cavalry and enlisted the support you needed, but most of all you’ll have ‘paddled your own canoe’ (Life Wisdom #5 – and my favourite because it came from my Dad!) to a new beginning and a far more fashionable kit bag. And that is simply fabulous!

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Popular presenter Nell is leaving the station

Farewell Nell, you will be missed

FAREWELL Nell! Last week the 4CRM family said goodbye to one of our most popular presenters, Nell, who is leaving Mackay due to work commitments. Nell is the host of Nelly’s Country which airs on Saturday mornings, our Wednesday afternoon show from 12 pm to 3 pm and occasionally the Less-Stress Request Show on Friday mornings. “The Request Show is great because you hear songs you haven’t heard. “I will miss, really miss, the Request Show but I know it will be in good hands and will continue being well listened to,” said Nell. Nell, who loved doing outside broadcasts and meeting people, has a large following throughout the Mackay region and was an active participant in the wider 4CRM community. She enjoyed the one-on-one experience of interviewing people as well.

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However, not all is lost. Thanks to the marvels of modern technology Nell will not be vanishing from the airwaves. The good news is she will continue to be heard on 4CRM but her shows will not be broadcast from the studio. “I’ll miss the people at 4CRM because I’ve made really good friends here,” said Nell. It was always a pleasure to listen and work with Nell. In particular, the live banter between Paul and Nell was popular amongst our listeners. There is no doubt her actual presence will be missed not only by her fans, but also around the halls of 4CRM. We wish you all the very best for the future Nell.

So keep your dials on 107.5FM for continued great music and entertainment! The very talented Kucom Theatre is holding a Club Night this Saturday at 1 Snow Wright Court, Andergrove. Club Nights allow Kucom members to perform in front of a friendly audience. Non-members are welcome to attend. It is purely a social event and the bar will be open. If you are curious and want to know more, sounds like a fantastic opportunity to find out what Kucom is all about. Entry is a gold coin donation but numbers are limited so do not forget to register. Head to kucom.org.au or search for Kucom Theatre on Facebook. And remember, stay tuned to 107.5FM for great music, few advertisements, community engagement and, not least, interesting presenters.

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Dancing, an international affair INTERNATIONAL Dance Affair’s Highland and Irish dancers enjoyed great success in Ayr recently at the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod. The team of twelve dancers came home with top prizes in their respective events, gaining a total of twenty-three first placings and a further thirty-nine second, third and highly commended placings. The premier event for the dancers was the

Open Irish Title, with Kaydee O’Brien receiving first place, Amy Williamson second place and Marika Zarzecki Highly Commended. Amy Williamson received the Most Outstanding Intermediate Irish Dancer Award and Katelyn Shepherd received the Primary Level Irish Dancing Encouragement Award by Adjudicator Maureen O’Connor, ADCRG from Brisbane. Abigail Manning, Kayna Wright and Elise

Harrison all received personal best placings, grading them up to higher levels. Dancers, Abigail and Isabella McCormick, Elizabeth Mortimer and Mischa Anastasi all received numerous placings in their respective events. Special mention goes to Lily Williamson who competed for the first time in the Highland Intermediate level and received top placings in every one of her dances.

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AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioning Facts Remote control – the batteries require replacement every twele months to avoid battery damage to the remote which leads to the need to replacement of the remote. Filters – over 40 percent of Australians have never cleaned their filter in the air conditioning systems. It is more important now than ever to clean your filters and check your systems (coils and plastic drum fans). Due to COVID-19, it is very important to maintain air quality. When was the last time you cleaned your filters? Take five minutes to clean your filter once a month during seasonal use. Remove filters and wash in mile coapy water, rinse, dry off and refit. Some brands e.g. Carrier and Toshiba have extra filtration fitted to their units. Your systems will require maintenance as in this region we experience higher humidity through summer which builds mould. Outdoor unit – keep clear of vegetation, spider webs and other debris. Do not stack items on or abound the unit as this will reduce the efficiency of your system. For peace of mind, a specialist air conditioning dealer has the capacity to keep your air conditioning system working at maximum efficiency. Get your systems professionally cleaned annually by a qualified technician. The industry design standard for human comfort is 23 to 24 degrees celcius. To enjoy comfortable conditions and have peace of mind that your system is energy efficient, consult an air conditioning specialist before purchasing or replacing your air conditioning system.

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$579,000

210 Craig Road, Koumala

RARE OPPORTUNITY - LARGE ACREAGE BLOCK

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• Large rural residential property comprising 33.58 hectares (about 83 acres). • Comfortable, renovated three bedroom home with ensuite and front/rear verandah. • New machinery shed plus double garage. • Double carport, mower shed, tack shed etc.

• Fenced in to eight paddocks. 35 acres of established pasture. Good water supply. • Weekly garbage collection, mail delivered three days a week, school pick up.

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

242 Slade Point Road, Slade Point

IMPRESSIVELY LARGE ALLOTMENT - 2023m2 • 3 bedroom home with large shed. Access gained without disturbing the tenant. • 3 bay shed located at the rear of the block away from the residence. • Zoned Urban Residential and currently tenanted at $350 per week.

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• The open plan kitchen / dining area is air conditioned for your comfort with easy to maintain vinyl flooring. • Plenty of extra land for building lifestyle projects or perhaps a new home.

• Freshly painted inside and out + new carpets.

0418 776 855 | glewis@blacksrealestate.com.au | Greg Lewis

47 Hunter Street, West Mackay

MASSIVE POTENTIAL IN THIS “BLUE CHIP” STREET

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• Do not miss this rare opportunity - 774 m2 block with 19.3m frontage in a “Blue Chip” Street. The solid, old 2-bedroom + sleep-out home has a new roof and updated electrical work in 2016. • If you are looking for a project with long term capital gains, a work shed and plenty of yard space, this is the perfect property for you!

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• Polish the floorboards, paint the VJ walls or extend – at this price there’ll be plenty of money left to fix up this old gem. • Located within walking distance to shops, good schools and just 6 minutes from Mackay’s CBD.

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DID YOU KNOW ... Royce Dunn commenced at Blacks Real Estate in 1991. Royce is also a Licensed Auctioneer, making the choice of auctioning your property with Blacks an affordable option. With nearly 30 years of real estate experience, selling houses and residential land (subdivisions), along with 21 years as Director in charge of Blacks Rural Department, Royce understands the needs of his farming clients.

Blacks Real Estate is the trusted name in Real Estate. The Blacks Real Estate Team has years of experience and knowledge. It is our aim to create a positive experience for all.

Introducing Royce Dunn - SALES & AUCTIONEER “An agent who prides himself on doing the hard yards for his clients” “Farmers expect a good, honest Agent who will do the hard yards to achieve satisfactory solutions to their real estate needs, and this is what I pride myself in.” Add to this Royce’s extensive Client Data Base that is regularly updated and on many occasions has resulted in matching the “wants and needs” of an interested buyer to a property resulting in a sale.

Whether you are considering selling or interested in buying, please give me a call as I would love to look after you:

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Budget moves welcomed by REIQ PROPERTY prices throughout the country - including in some parts of the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions - rising at the fastest monthon-month rate in 33 years adding almost unprecedented pressure on housing stock. In light of this, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) welchas welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget commitment to assist single parent families, first home buyers and retirees to downsize as well as providing taxation benefits for the small business sector. However, the peak body says a number of budgetary measures need to go much further if they’re to have any meaningful impact upon the economic recovery. “With property sales in Queensland outpacing new listings, buyers continue to be out in force and ready to purchase property. However, sellers are still yet to match that burgeoning demand,” REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said. “We’ve done remarkably well to maintain relatively stable property market conditions across Queensland throughout this pandemic, but these conditions won’t last if we don’t have more sellers back in the market and one way to do this is via downsizing,”she said.

BENEFITS: The REIQ has welcomed budget measured to assist single parents and first homebuyers.

Ms Mercorella said analysis commissioned by State Treasury showed as many as 50,000 properties were under-utilised every year across Queensland – chiefly due to people living in their homes years longer than is suitable for their stage in life.

“While aging in place is a factor, high transactional costs are a key deterrent for prolonged property hold. “According to the 2016 Census, around 65% of homeowners aged between 65-74 in 2001 were still living in the same home in 2016[2]. For those aged over 75 years, more than half remained in their original residence 15 years later,” she said. While the Federal Government’s reduction of the eligibility age to make (up to $300,000) downsizer contributions into superannuation from 65 to 60 years of age is an important starting point, more needed to be done at all levels to effect meaningful change. Meanwhile, another welcome measure from Budget 2021 was an extension of the Federal Government’s First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme to reduce pressure on housing affordability, particularly eligible first home buyers’ ability to release up to $50,000 of their voluntary contributions to purchase a home, up from $30,000. “An extra 10,000 places will also be added to the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme so first home buyers can buy or build a new home with a deposit of just 5%,” said Ms Mercorella. “While we also welcome the extension of this initiative, it’s disappointing to see the scheme remains restricted to new construction. “By doing so, it fails to recognise the entry barriers for many firsthome buyers, particularly for young families whom new construction isn’t an

affordable or practical option over established housing options.” The cost of new construction has increased by a staggering 220.3% between 1995-2018[3] while established housing has risen on average 113.95% by comparison for the same period, with annual price inflation ranging from 4.5% in the early 1990s through to 2.5% the last decade[4]. With CPI over that same period growing by 69.9% and mean gross household income increasing by 64.7%, it points to a potential housing affordability issue for many first home buyers across regional parts of Queensland, particularly without other incentives in place. Riding off the back of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, the REIQ is pleased to see that single parents with dependants who earn up to $125,000 per year will now have assisted access to established housing under the new Family Home Guarantee scheme. This new initiative will see single parents able to purchase a home with just a 2% deposit. “When you consider in June, 2020 there were 7.2 million families nationally, and of these 1,024.400[5] (14.2%) were one parent families with 663,400 having dependent children, it’s guaranteed to have little effect based on 2,500 yearly caps (0.37%) – ultimately catering for only 1.5% of the market. “The last year has been an extraordinary period of challenge and change.”

It’s hard to sell a secret! Some believe all you need in order to sell something, is to go online. We just debunked that idea, here you are. Where are the property buyers looking? Answer: everywhere, including their local Real Estate Guide. Are the current available buyers that are looking today, seeing your property for sale here in their local Real Estate Guide? All local real estate companies have our effective marketing packages available to them for your benefit as the property seller to best sell your home.

For further interest we welcome your call: Brooke Cousins 0427 483 662 Leanne McNaught 0418 956 884 My town my paper

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Melissa, passionate about art WHEN Melissa Broadhurst has a rare moment to herself, she likes solitude, peace and quiet. It might come as a surprise for a woman who has become one of our region’s most prolific and influential arts advocates. But for Melissa, downtime is not something that comes along very often, so when it does, she is all about recharging in her favourite places with her favourite people. Melissa has built a career – and a reputation – on her ability to bring people together to nurture creativity and skill, while embracing every possible opportunity in the region’s arts community.

MOVING AROUND As a child, she moved around a lot – living in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and throughout Australia. Her father worked for a major mining organisation, so travel was part of the job – and lifestyle – for him and it also brought her to Mackay. Melissa (need Darbyshire) lived, on and off, in Mackay through her teens and early 20s. She spent time at Slade Point Primary School as well as Mackay North State High School. Of course, she excelled at art! And during one of her stints living in Sydney, she studied interior design. The course was something which would well complement her years of on-the-job training and, soon, vast experience in marketing, advertising and design. “I worked at Fields and there I was able to gain incredible experience in advertising, marketing,

GREAT TIME It was the late 80s and early 90s, a “great time to be a young person in Mackay”, Melissa said. “We used to hang out at the beach and there was a big group of us, mostly couples and we had so much fun.” From there, Melissa, and her soon-to-be husband, Warren Broadhurst, moved to Sydney again and there she spent 15 years working for Murdoch at the Manly Daily. She was a sales rep to start with and then moved into management. “We had a fantastic lifestyle in Sydney. We lived at Pittwater at Palm Beach, we did a lot of travel overseas and I gained some incredible experience working at the Manly Daily.” Before long, Melissa and Warren were married and then along came first-born, Ruby. Ruby was born in Sydney, but when she was one, home to Mackay they came, with a new house built at Eimeo and there, Life Design Homes was born. Warren, a builder by trade, and Melissa, with interior design

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executive officer for the Mackay Art Space Foundation and is now working with the innovative and inclusive Crossroads Arts. Through all of this, there is a single recurring commitment – and that is to the growth, development and opportunity for local artists. Where there is a connection to be made, a talent to be nurtured, or an opportunity to be taken, Melissa will make it happen.

copy writing, (dressing) windows and we all did everything ourselves in those days, so I had a chance to learn everything,” Melissa said. “It was a wonderful experience. “When Fields was sold, the Mercury asked me to come over and work for them, so I was in the art department and then advertising.”

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EVENT The event has once again taken on a form which is sure to delight - a form, the likes of which surprises no one when they learn Melissa is the driving force behind it. But it’s not the accolades that drive her. In fact, she shrugs them off. For her, it’s seeing the artists who come along as students, who learn and develop their art; who come back year after year with works which serve as the evidence of their journey and growth. That’s what Melissa reflects on in her quiet times; the times when she is relaxing at the family beach house or bushwalking with friends. And if it’s not that, it’s of the next idea, project or plan. Just as long as it is connecting people; giving them opportunities and bringing the richness of the arts to regions like Mackay.

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seeing people venturing out of their comfort zone,” she said. “There were some really new concepts which we brought in and there was a lot I had seen in Sydney that hadn’t been seen or done here before.” Taking a pioneering approach to aesthetics and vibrancy – across its many facets – has become something of an underpinning theme in Melissa’s career to date. She has worked at Milton Picture Framing and Gallery, was the

credentials, a keen eye for details and a foundation built on marketing and design, would make their mark on Mackay. With a growing portfolio of beautiful homes being built throughout the region, the business was strong and Melissa ventured into commercial interiors and she was engaged to design and fit out the interiors of businesses and industrial premises throughout Paget and the city. “For me, it was really about

CHAMPION It’s something she thinks she gets from her mother, fellow passionate champion of the arts, Leonie Wood. Wherever it comes from, Melissa’s passion for the arts is inherent. And possibly her greatest achievement is the development of a multi-modal, high-calibre art competition which started as a feature of the annual Mackay Show. Engaged by then Mackay Show Association manager Steve Gavioli about 15 years ago to reinvigorate the adult art section at the Mackay Show, Melissa didn’t hold back. What became, was a nationally renowned, prolific annual art competition which would attract entrant artists from throughout Queensland and across the country: Art on Show. Such was the need for such a competition in the region – and such was the respect and regard garnered by Melissa – that sponsors of the event have remained loyal and steadfast – even through COVID.

“Woollam Constructions, AFS pharmacy, and Milton Framers have been there from the beginning. The first Art on Show was sponsored by Milton Framers and then the AFS Pharmacy sponsored for several years before Woollam came on and sponsored. “The commitment from our sponsors has been unwavering, and it is because of them that we can attract the standard of visiting artists to judge the awards.” This year, for the first time, Art on Show will be a stand-alone event. It will not be held during the Mackay Show, instead taking on a life of its own – still at the 500 Pavilion at the Showgrounds – in August.

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1:00 Motorcross: Australian Championship: Gillman Round 3 *Live* 3:30 Cycling: NRS 2021 - Grafton To Inverell Highlights 4:00 Eva Braun - Hitler’s Wife (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 5:00 SBS News Flood Special: Hard Rain 5:30 Cycling: Giro d’Italia Highlights Stage 20 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Henry VIII And The King’s Men (PG) 10:30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs (PG) 11:00 Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Stage 1 *Live*

2:05 Movie: “Kings Of The Sun” (PG) (’63) Stars: Yul Brynner 4:15 Movie: “Donovan’s Reef” (PG) (’63) Stars: Elizabeth Allen 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show 7:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 1 *Live* 11:10 Chicago Med (M) 12:05 Murdered By Morning (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping

1:00 The Zoo 1:30 Our Town: Leonora 2:00 The Bowls Show 3:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 11:30 Border Patrol (PG) 12:00 Australia’s Deadliest (PG)

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Advancing Australia (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 MotoGP 2021 Race 6 Italy Grand Prix

3:00 Basketball: NBL: Illawarra Hawks v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 5:00 Basketball: NBL: NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets *Live* 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 The UnXplained With William Shatner (PG) 9:20 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2021

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic (MA15+) 9:15 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 10:10 Catalyst (PG) 11:05 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks (PG)

3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 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

4:00 Storage Wars Canada (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Fantastic Four” (M v) (’15) Stars: Michael B Jordan 8:35 Movie: “Men In Black: International” (PG) (’19) Stars: Chris Hemsworth 10:55 Hardcore Pawn (M)

10:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) 12:50 100% Hotter (PG) 1:50 The Neighbourhood 2:50 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed (PG) 3:30 A Million Little Things (PG)

4:40 Movie: “The Little Witch” (PG) (’18) Stars: Karoline Herfurth 6:35 Movie: “The Falcons” (PG) (’18) Stars: Baldur Björn Arnarsson (In Icelandic) 8:30 Movie: “Frozen River” (M l,v) (’08) Stars: Melissa Leo 10:20 Movie: “Mulan” (G) (’88) Stars: Eddie Murphy

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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] 1:15 Celebrity Apprentice 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 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Emergency (PG) [s] 10:00 100% Footy (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 2 *Live* From Roland Garros Stadium [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “We Have Your Husband” (M s,v) (’11) Stars: Teri Polo 2:00 Autopsy USA (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 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 9-1-1 (M) [s] 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Station 19 (M l) [s] 12:30 Glowing Pains (PG) [s] 1:00 Splitting Up Together (PG)

16:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 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] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] 9:30 TBA 10:00 Just For Laughs (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

2:05 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2021 Highlights Stage 21 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Darklands (MA15+)

5:25 Dogstar 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 9:25 Lost In Oz: Dorothy Meets The Lion 9:50 rage (PG)

3:35 Movie: “Tender Mercies” (PG) (’83) Stars: Ellen Barkin 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show 7:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 2 *Live* 11:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Footy Classified 2:30 Home Shopping

1:00 The Surgery Ship (PG) 2:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:00 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 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)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 MotoGP 2021 Race 6 Italy Grand Prix 3:40 Escape Fishing With ET 4:10 Elementary (M)

4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 10:20 Cycling: Criterium du Dauphine

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:50 Peppa Pig 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive 9:35 Doctor Who (PG) 10:25 Back In Time For Dinner 11:25 The Set 12:00 Escape From The City

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 12:00 ABC News At Noon 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 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

2:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 3:30 Repco Supercars Support Highlights 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Heartbreak Ridge” (M v,l,s) (’86) Stars: Clint Eastwood 11:15 Movie: “Cobra” (M l) (’86)

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 The Big Bang Theory (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 (M) 11:00 The Conners (M)

4:05 Movie: “Belle And Sebastien” (PG) (’13) Stars: Félix Bossuet (In French) 5:45 Movie: “Mr Holmes” (PG) (’15) Stars: Ian McKellen 7:40 Movie: “Dede” (M v) (’17) Stars: George Babluani (In Georgian) 9:30 Movie: “Above The Law” (MA15+) (’98) Stars: Steven Seagal

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Four Corners (PG) [s] 11:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Sanditon (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] 9:25 Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic (M) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice 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 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 10:00 Kath & Kim (PG) [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:40 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 3 *Live* [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “New York Prison Break: The Seduction Of Joyce Mitchell” (M v,s) (’17) Stars: Penelope Ann Miller 2:00 Autopsy USA (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 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:00 The Resident (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 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] 8:40 How To Say Married (M) [s] 9:10 NCIS (M v) [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

2:10 How The Victorians Built Britain 3:00 Living Black 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Great House Revival (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline (M) 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point 12:00 Taken Down (MA15+) 1:00 Blinded (MA15+) (In Swedish) 2:45 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire

5:25 Dogstar 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 9:25 Lost In Oz: Monkeys Fly 9:50 rage (PG)

3:35 Movie: “Spring In Park Lane” (G) (’48) Stars: Anna Neagle 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show 7:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 3 *Live* 11:40 Law And Order (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

2:00 The Windsors (PG) 2:30 Sydney Weekender 3:00 The Zoo 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 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 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (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) 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 11:20 TBA 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 Movie: “Forced Vengeance” (M) (’82)

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Patriot Brains (M) 9:20 Creamerie (MA15+)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:50 Back (M l.s) 9:20 Doctor Who (PG) 10:10 Extras (M l,s) 10:40 The Games 11:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11:35 Live From The BBC (M l,s) 12:25 Unprotected Sets (M l,d)

1:40 Capital Hill 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 China Tonight 8:30 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World

3:00 Swamp People (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 9:30 Megatruckers (PG) 10:30 Supertruckers (PG)

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls (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) 11:35 Frasier (PG)

3:45 Movie: “Ragnarok” (PG) (’15) Stars: Pål Sverre (In Norwegian/ Swedish) 5:35 Movie: “Chalet Girl” (M l) (’18) Stars: Colin Firth 7:30 Movie: “In Your Hands” (M d,n,s) (’04) Stars: Ann Eleonora Jørgensen (In Danish) 9:35 Movie: “The Immortal” (MA15+) (’19) (In Italian)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 Can We Save The Reef? [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 You Can’t Ask That (MA15+)

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice 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: Mexico (PG) [s] 8:30 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 4 *Live* [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Midwives” (M) (’01) Stars: Sissy Spacek 2:00 Autopsy USA (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 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 Movie: “The Hangover Part III” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Bradley Cooper 11:05 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:35 Reckoning (M) [s] 12:35 Instant Hotel (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 7:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 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] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

2:05 Dateline 2:35 Insight 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Great House Revival (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson: York Minster (PG) 8:30 The Secrets Of Coca-Cola (PG) 9:40 Bloodlands (M) 10:45 SBS World News Late 11:15 Stella Blomkvist (MA15+) (In Icelandic) 12:10 Blood (M l,v) 2:50 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire

5:25 Dogstar 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 9:30 Lost In Oz: Dorothy Meets The Scarecrow 9:50 rage (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Happy Go Lovely” (G) (’51) Stars: David Niven 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show 7:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 4 *Live* 11:00 Law And Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 12:00 Shades Of Blue (MA15+) 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Footy Classified (M)

2:00 Our Town 2:30 Kochie’s Your Money & Your Life With David Koch 3:00 The Zoo 3:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 Mighty Rivers (PG)

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

5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:35 Movie: “Source Code” (M l) (’11) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal 10:20 Cycling: Criterium du Dauphine Stage 4

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Arts Works 9:00 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks (PG) 9:45 The Art Of Collecting 10:15 Doctor Who (PG) 11:05 Restoration Australia (PG)

12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Capital Hill 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 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

3:00 Classic Restos (PG) 3:30 Blokesworld (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M) 9:30 American Dad (PG)

3:00 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) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:35 The Unicorn (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Everybody Loves Raymond

4:15 Movie: “From Up On Poppy Hill” (PG) (’11) Stars: Sarah Bolger 5:55 Movie: “Hacker” (PG) (’19) Stars: Rumle Kærså (In French) 7:40 Movie: “Wajib” (M l) (’17) Stars: Mohammad Bakri (In Arabic) 9:30 Movie: “Burning” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Yoo Ah-in (In Korean)

10:00 Australian Story [s] 10:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 11:00 The Pool (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 A Life In Ten Pictures (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 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:00 Desperate Housewives (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Pre Game [s] 8:00 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Brisbane Broncos *Live* [s] 9:45 NRL: Knock Off [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 5 *Live* [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “My Neighbor’s Keeper” (M v) (’07) Stars: Laura Harring 2:00 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:3010 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] 9:30 How To Look Good Naked (M n) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 The Front Bar (M) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 7:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s]12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 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] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:00 Blue Bloods (M) [s]

2:05 How The Victorians Built Britain (PG) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Great House Revival (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Robson Green - Walking Hadrian’s Wall (PG) 8:30 The Unusual Suspects (M) 9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 The Sleepers (M l,v) (In Czech/ English)

5:25 Dogstar 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 9:30 Lost In Oz: The Pearl Of Pingaree 9:50 rage (PG)

3:35 Movie: “Manuela” (PG) (’57) Stars: Trevor Howard 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show 7:00 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 5 *Live* 11:00 Law & Order (M v) 12:00 Shades Of Blue (MA15+) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

1:00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence (PG) 2:00 Weekender 2:30 Creek To Coast 3:00 The Zoo 3:30 Mighty Rivers (PG) 4:30 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)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (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 Seal Team (M v) 11:30 NCIS (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v)

5:15 Basketball: NBL Overtime 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 The Curse Of Oak Island (M l) 9:20 Shrill (M l,s) 10:20 Cycling: Criterium du Dauphine Stage 5 *Live*

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Would I Lie To You? 9:00 TBA 9:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) 10:30 Doctor Who (PG) 11:15 That Pacific Sports Show

1:40 Capital Hill 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 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

4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Towies (PG) 8:30 Movie: “War For The Planet Of The Apes” (M v) (’17) Stars: Andy Serkis 11:20 Movie: “The Other Side Of The Door” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: John Huston

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 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)

4:15 Movie: “Kirikou And The Men And Women” (PG) (’12) Stars: Romann Berrux (In French) 5:55 Movie: “Kiwi Flyer” (PG) (’12) Stars: Vince Martin 7:30 Movie: “Mississippi Grind” (M l,v) (’15) Stars: Ben Mendelsohn 9:30 Movie: “Educazione Siberiana” (MA15+) (’13)

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Looking, looking, can you find some of our suburbs and regions ...

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What is able to travel around the globe, but stays in a corner the whole time? - A stamp More than half of Queensland’s population lives outside the greater metropolitan area of Brisbane—a large proportion compared with the rest of highly urbanised Australia. Queensland has more than 1000 species of native vertebrates, many of them unique to the region. The first Labor government in the world took office in Queensland in 1899.

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MACHINERY Southern Cross Industrial Group is a locally owned Mackay based Company which includes Carlisle Tractors, Southern Cross Medical Supplies, Southern Cross Workwear and Hydro Excavac Carlisle Tractors, acquired by Southern Cross Industrial Group in February 2021, recently expanded to include the Wacker Neuson Dealership for Central Queensland. The Wacker Neuson Group is a leading manufacturer of compaction and construction machines and the appointment for a dealer in Central Queensland is a first for the company. The Wacker Neuson range includes Industry Leading concrete technology products including the ‘Wacker Packer’. The construction machines designed and manufactured by Wacker Neuson are state of the art and feature a range of benefits for the end user not matched by competitors in the Market. Carlisle Tractors will be stocking all fast-moving parts in our Mackay and Proserpine locations as well as completing all servicing requirements locally. The Dingo Mini Loader Range are now manufactured for Wacker Neuson and sold and serviced exclusively by Carlisle Tractors. This exciting range of Mini Diggers allows the operator to carry and load various materials, dig trenches and post holes and operate a wide range of attachments. Carlisle Tractors have the Dingo Mini Loader and attachments available for short- or long-term hire through the Mackay branch. This versatile machine is perfect for the Handy man wanting to complete some projects at home or the Contractor who has a specific need that only the Dingo Mini Loader will complete. Carlisle Tractors have also introduced the Hire to Buy option for the Dingo Mini Loader Range. This is your opportunity to hire and try the features of the Dingo and when you want to buy, we will credit up to 50 percent of your hire already paid, to assist with your Dingo purchase. Conditions Apply, contact our Wacker Neuson, Danny Mann 043 6 119 037 for details.

WARNING: New asbestos classifications have come into play from May 1 and Mackay regional building and construction operators are urged to ensure they are across the changes. Image: PIXABAY.

Asbestos fibre re-classified MACKAY region building and construction contractors are warned that low density asbestos fibre board (LDB), also known as asbestos insulating board, has been classified as a friable material in all circumstances. The change, which was brought into effect on May 1, means LDB can only legally be removed by a class A asbestos removal licence holder. If you’re a class B asbestos removal licence holder and want to be able to remove LDB after 1 May 2021, you will need to apply to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for a class A asbestos removal licence. These changes will also affect businesses and tradespeople

SOUTHERN CROSS GROUP MACHINERY TELEPHONE 043 6 119 037 email: dmann@southerncrossgroup.com.au

It’s a good idea to have a few questions prepared for ease, further giving you a chance at building repore with the real estate agent. Here’s are some questions worth consideration: 1. How many offers has the seller received? 2. Why are the sellers selling?

A new fire protection licensing framework has been introduced by the Queensland government. The newframe work introduced five new fire system streams which will group existing licencing classes with similar characteristics together. The five new categories are Passive , Special hazard fire systems, Water-based fire systems, Portable and Electrical. A Queensland Building and Construction Commission spokesperson said Existing licensees should be aware of changes to their scope of work for some transitioning classes. The spokesperson said that in some cases, licensees would need to apply for additional

3. How long has the property been on the market? Why is that do you think? 4. When was the house built? Any updates? 5. How much are the rates and/or body corporate? 6. How motivated is the seller to sell the property? 7. What are the neighbors like? 8. How are the local schools and shops? 9. What’s the noise level/crime like in the neighborhood?

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density asbestos fibre board Copies of these approved work method statements can be found on the Worksafe Queensland website. All workers performing these tasks must be trained in how to identify and safely handle asbestos-containing materials and how to do the work safely, including the five approved work method statements. The training must cover prescribed performance criteria as outlined by Worksafe Queensland, and must be recorded on an approved training record form. Information on the training requirements and approved training record form can also be found on Worksafe Queensland website.

Fire licensing framework introduced

OPEN HOMES An open home is a wonderful opportunity to visually see and explore a property in person from the marketed listing. It’s a great time to cross check any information you may have missed.

who carry out maintenance and service work involving LDB installed in buildings and plant or equipment prior to 31 December 2003. Carrying out work involving LDB will be prohibited unless the task is one of the following and the work is done in the way specified by a regulator-approved method: Minor repairs and minor damage to low density asbestos fibre board Painting undamaged low density asbestos fibre board Drilling holes up to 30mm in diameter into low density asbestos fibre board. Temporarily moving a low density asbestos fibre board ceiling tile. Installing or removing fixtures or fittings to low

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licence classes to be able to carry out their current scope of work in full. “New licence classes will be introduced to design water-based fire system and fire alarm systems,” they said. “Additional licence classes have also been introduced for the installation and maintenance of fire and smoke walls. “The new licence classes will ensure this work is appropriately regulated and reflects current industry practice.” The spokesperson said there were transitional arrangements to give those already working in these fields time to obtain the required licence. for more information go to qbcc.qld. gov.au/new-fire-protection-framework.

Investigation kit empowers clients The Residential Tenancies Authority’s (RTA) Investigations Request Kit – which is now available online – empowers customers to address and resolve their tenancy concerns by guiding customers through a short series of simple questions to recommend targeted support and resources. The 24/7 availability of this kit online via the RTA website also makes it more convenient for customers to report alleged breaches of Queensland tenancy laws for investigation in a timely way. The release of this new digital tool and resource accompanies the recent launch of the RTA’s Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 202123. This strategy, which was informed by a comprehensive regulatory review, aims to improve the rate of com-

pliance within the residential rental sector across the state, identify emerging issues in the sector, provide accessible compliance and enforcement information, and deliver ‘best fit’ customer services. The strategy also provides transparency around how the compliance and enforcement policy will be applied during case assessment, how the RTA selects tools and options

for addressing non-compliance and how we evaluate our regulatory performance. To support these changes, the RTA has also updated its investigations pages on the RTA website with easy-toread information on our compliance function to aid customers’ understanding and engagement with the investigations process.

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23 Wattle Street, Andergrove $820,000 • Acreage lifestyle while enjoying the convenience of suburban living • Stylishly renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, fully airconditioned. • High raked ceilings to main living areas • Cute courtyard assures a private outdoor living area • Office or possible 5th bedroom • 2 vehicle carport attached to house and a 3 bay shed • Town water, power and sewerage but also has its own equipped bore a 5kw solar array

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Showtime signals the start of crushing KEVIN

BORG CHAIRMAN CANEGROWERS

Sugar cane growers are getting ready for the start of the harvest in June and are still enjoying a good growing season with cooler temperatures and gentle showers helping to boost sugar content and refresh the crops. The mills have announced their crushing start days (depending on fine weather and mill readiness): • Farleigh – Thursday June 3; • Marian – Monday June 7- 1st milling train, Tuesday June 8 - 2nd milling train; • Racecourse – Wednesday June 9; and • Plane Creek – Tuesday June 8. With a better season producing top crops, we are urging growers to show off their best cane to the people of Mackay with the return of the Mackay Show (15-17 June). The sugarcane competition is back with gusto this year and we hope to see a large number of entries to celebrate the return of this traditional part of an agricultural show. This is a great opportunity for Mums and Dads to take their children to see where sugar comes from and to ask the growers how it is grown. For those children of cane growers who enter the Children’s/Schools’ section, there are some great prizes to

win which will benefit the P&Cs of their schools. To thank our generous sponsors of the sugarcane competition, we have turned over the sugar pavilion and the outside area near the cane competition to the display of their products and services. We hope the public will be impressed with the scale and range of modern machinery used by cane growers today with the big gear being presented by Vanderfield, Carlisle Tractors (Southern Cross Group) and MacDonald Murphy in the outside area near the cane display. Meanwhile, the pavilion will feature other aspects of the industry with both milling companies (Mackay Sugar and Wilmar) taking booths, together with EHS Manufacturing showing the modern implements used by growers, Aerial Asset Control showing the drones now being used for precision spraying operations, Nutrien showing the softer ag chemistry now used on farm, and many others. We hope to impress the people of Mackay with the scale and innovation of our industry. Visitors will be in the running to win a $250 gift voucher to spend at Tackle World Mackay, courtesy of Canegrowers Mackay. Entry forms for the visitors’ competition will be on every booth. The Sugar Cane Subcommittee and the Mackay Show Association are thrilled to be back this year to bring people of our region together for the 142nd Show. The new Sugar Industry Trade Exhibition

InBrief: Rural News and Information Pest control info on hand AgForce is urging landholders who use vertebrate pest poisons to be aware of revised regulatory standards coming into force on 1 September under the new Queensland Health Medicines and Poisons Act 2019. The new regulations for controlling rabbits, foxes, wild dogs, feral pigs and pest birds, also include commercial baiting operators and trappers using strychnine cloths. Users of PAPP, strychnine and canine ejector capsules will require a ‘general approval’ and two competencies for use and transport of agvet chemicals (AHCCHM304 and 307). A third competency AHCPMG312 for applying vertebrate baits in rural and environmental landscapes is required to access 1080 concentrate. For a fact sheet on these changes, scan the adjacent QR Code with your Smartphone.

Survey checks grain policy

Isaac, Mackay and Whitsunday grain growers have until next Tuesday to have their say in a survey seeking their views about the issues

important to their business. This survey will help GrainGrowers develop policies and advocate for growers in Australia and is being carried out by independent market research experts Kynetec. Information provided by you in this study will be combined with the responses of other producers who participate. No individual responses will be identified. The survey closes June1.

WIN! Mackay Show Tickets

Whether it is the beef cattle, the sugar cane, the equestrian events, the woodchop or even a sneaky dagwood dog and a showbag you’re keen on, Mackay Local News is giving you the chance to get you in the gates of the Mackay Regional Show for free! In partnership with the Mackay Show Association, we are giving away three family passes and two double passes to the event, held at Mackay Showgrounds from June 15-17. But next week’s paper to be in the running and enter your details! You’ve got to be in it to win it, so Good Luck!

Call to use your ‘Train Brain’

Mackay Sugar and Wilmar have joined forces to urge motorists in the Mackay and Whitsunday regions to “Use their Train Brain” this crushing season. With the 2021 Crush expected to start in early-to-mid June, motorists needs to take extra care at level crossings, and stay well clear of sidings, locos, cane bins and railway lines, especially between Bowen and St Lawrence. For more information, be sure to visit the Wilmar and Mackay Sugar Facebook pages.

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Microgreens a niche foodie favourite By MEREDITH PAPAS

There is a thing in business - and in life in general - known as a culture of abundance. Naomi Rays, and her husband Mitch, don’t mention this when you speak to them - but spend even just a few minutes with them, and you’ll see it is something they live by. Their urban farming venture, Blue River Microgreens, was one of the good things that came out of COVID. It was an idea Naomi had perculating for some time, having discovered these green culinary treasures at farmers’ markets on their family’s travels, throughout Australia. The 2020 COVID lockdown gave her the opportunity she needed to build the business and get everything right - from the research, to the marketing, growing, labelling, and distribution. Fast forward 12 months or so, and Naomi - and the business - is leading by example, working closely with the Greater Whitsunday Food Network as

well as restauranteurs, cafe operators and local fruit and vegetable ditributor Mifsuds Fresh, to develop product lines to meet specific needs.

business is the transfer of used soil (the microgreens are single harvest and soil is composted after each crop) and each tray is then hand-washed and sterilised.

Now growing snow pea, sunflower, radish, kale, red cabbage, beetroot, purple and green basil, red amaranth, and edible flowers, Naomi works to promote the entire foodie community in the region.

“We have them growing vertically (which is a more sustainable use of space) and because the growing area is light and climate controlled I can supply all year around. I can grow kale and brocoli in summer! No sprays and all natural.”

It’s about more than just promoting her own business. “Mackay region is growing to become a great foodie base and we shouldn’t have to travel to find great food,” Naomi said. “I love sunflower shoots but I would come home and not be able to find them anywhere.” Naomi started researching and from that, she cultivated a small but niche offering - filling an obvious gap in the market. Now, in a about 18 square metres of space, in a suburban pocket of Mackay, she has 200 trays of mocrogreens growing in a climate controlled, pesticide free environment.

Guaranteed supply, meeting customer needs with specific chef, retail and grow-your-own lines and lending support to the region’s broader food producers’ network has made this a successful venture for Naomi, Mitch and their families. And so, the future? “Who knows? We just want to see Mackay become the foodie base it really could be.” Find and connect with Naomi and Blue River Microgreens on Facebook by scanning this QR Code.

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GREEN SHOOTS: Naomi and Mitch Rays of Blue River Microgreens have built a niche business based on excellent produce (pictured left), strong relationships and shared vision.

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InBrief: Rural News and Information New app gives peace of mind MACKAY, Isaac and Whitsunday farmers and graziers are expected to benefit from a new app aimed to help farmers prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters. The world-class disaster hub is a digital onestop shop providing fast and easy access to checklists, financial assistance and other resources for small businesses, including producers. Jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments, the app was developed in partnership with the Small Business Recovery Advisory Council, and will make it easier for people to find the information they need so they can get back on their feet sooner after disaster strikes. The disaster hub can be accessed on the Business Queensland website, via the free app on Apple and Android, and has downloadable resources that can be printed and kept handy in the event of power outages. It also provides real time notifications to advise producers if they need to prepare, or when financial assistance becomes available.

Farm resilience targetted Regional growers could benefit from a new Farm Business Resilience Program to be delivered nationally in partnership between the Federal and respective State governments. The National Farmers Federation has welcomed recent announcements on the rollout of the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Farm Business Resilience Program, a program that will provide practical training for farms on strategic business management, natural resource management, and personal and social resilience. Through the scheme, farmers and their employees will have access to education workshops that will upskill their business

management and planning approaches, make use of data to understand farm-related strategic risks and learn about innovation and diversification options alongside a range of other tools. For more information scan this QR Code with your smart phone.

perspective. Mr Maher said the agriculture industry was reliant on diesel fuel for many on-farm processes, and given the intensity of these activities, there are no alternative sources of energy in the short to medium term.

Bee keepers set to meet

Markets attract region’s best

Queensland Beekeepers’ Association will hold its annual conference in Southport on June 3-4. The event, which will coincide with the association’s 117th Annual General Meeting, will attract beekeepers from throughout the state. Opened by Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mark Furner, the event will address topics such as the evolution of the bee hive, the risks of pesticides to bees, the National Varroa Mite Eradication Program and best management practices. For more information, scan the adjacent QR Code.

Greater Whistunday Food Network Markets, are held each Wednesday morning from 6.30am - 10am, attracting the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday’s best growers and producers. Travelling from throughout the region, market stall-holders offer a variety of produce options - including fresh eggs, sweets and cakes, greens, sourdough and artisan breads, vegan options, microgreens and freshly-brewed coffee! For more information or to be a stall holder, connect with the Greater Whitsunday Food Network at greaterwhitsundayfood.org.au or scan this QR code with your Smart Phone.

Fuel payment secured The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government announcement for a variable Fuel Security Payment (FSP) to ensure domestic refining capacity for diesel, having highlighted the need to do more to sure up Australia’s fuel supplies for sometime. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the breakdown of international supply chains during this COVID-19 period had demonstrated that a reliance on imported goods alone was not enough, particularly for critical goods such as fuels. The FSP will provide payments to refineries during downtimes, ensuring Australia does not lose critical refining capacity from a fuel security

It’s Showtime!

It’s that time of the year again - and this year Mackay, Isaac and Whitunsday regional shows are set to attract record crowds (weather permitting) in the wake of cancelled events throughout 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic.Shows in and of interest to the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions are as follows: • Pioneer Valley Show June 13 • Mackay Show June 15-17 • Whistunday (Proserpine) Show June 1819

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Bowen Show June 22 Capella Show June 21-22 Emerald Show June 1 Sarina Show July 31-August 1 Royal Brisbane Exhibition (Ekka) Show August 7-15 (Clermont Show was held this week, May 25-26).

Dairy board calls directors Mackay, Whistunday and Isaac Dairy producers have until May 31 to make application for three director positions. Applications have opened for three Director vacancies on Dairy Australia’s Board ahead of elections at the Annual General Meeting in November. Two of the vacant positions are for Directors with milk producer skills, while the other vacancy requires a Director with dairy supply chain and product promotion skills. The terms of two serving Directors expire this year and another Director has retired. marketing, policy research, market insights, and trade development. Dairy Australia’s Board comprises eight non-executive directors and the Managing Director. To stand for election, applicants must undergo a selection process overseen by a Board Selection Committee. Alternatively, candidates may stand for election if their nomination is endorsed with the signatures of at least 100 current Group A members. Candidates interested in applying can find more info by scanning this QR Code.

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214 Victoria Street, Mackay

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• Tenancy area: 176m2 approx • Stand alone building with on-site secure parking • Ground floor - disabled access • Large modern reception/foyer

• Open plan work areas and offices • Large boardroom • Full amenities • 4 undercover parks

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28 Grandview Drive, Mount Pleasant FOR LEASE 2 COMMANDING 338m BUILDING WITH HIGH TRAFFIC EXPOSURE TO BRUCE HIGHWAY

• 50m exposure to Bruce Highway • Current fit out to suit Modern banking type business • Open plan reception, reception desk, teller stations • 4 private offices and board room

• Full staff amenities including kitchen and toilets at rear of property • Fully air conditioned with modern appearance • 9 exclusive car parks along with 37 shared spaces

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15 Moore Street, Mackay FOR LEASE FRINGE CBD TENANCY - GENEROUS PARKING ON SITE

• Fringe CBD location - This property is situated on the fringe of the Mackay CBD and is adjacent to long-standing Dennis Higgins Pharmacy.

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DEATH NOTICES ARROW Gloria Jean of Good Shepherd Lodge, formerly of Greenmount Homestead and Homebush. Passed away peacefully on May 9. Loved daughter of Alan and Kate Arrow (both dec’d). Beloved sister of Doreen (dec’d), Viola, Barbara (dec’d), Kathy, Cilla, Evan, Trevor, Glenn (dec’d), Dessy and Kevin (dec’d). Beloved sister-in-law, aunty, great aunty, great great aunty and cousin of the Arrow and Choppy families. ALDERTON Eleanor Lois of Upper Coomera, formerly of Mackay. Born August 5 1937 andpassed away peacefully on May 6 2021 aged 83. Much loved and loving wife of Terry (dec’d). Cherished mother of Terry and Kerrie, David, Bruce, Richard and Cecelia, and Steve. Adored grandmother and great grandmother of their respective families. Beloved sister of Ivy (dec’d), Bill (Willy) and Melinda and their respective families. Friend of many. Time Endears and Cannot Fade the Memories that Love Has Made. HOLMES Peter Chambers of Mackay and formerly of Walkerston. Peter passed away peacefully on May 6. Much loved and loving husband of Tracey (dec). Much loved son of Mary and Baden (both deceased). Brother and brother-in-law of Pat and Kevin Bishop, David (deceased) and Jan, Lynette and Brett Makings, Steven and Carol, Baden and Donna, Shane, Dawn and Paul Brandon and Russell and Debra. Uncle of their respective families. PEACH Constance Mabel (Connie) of Francis of Assisi Aged Care. Passed away peace-fully on May 14. Dearly beloved wife of Noel (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dawn and Fred (dec’d) and Lorna and Harry. Adored grandma of Jacinta and War-ren Kane, Kate and Ron Matson, Tony and Michelle Powell, Leonie and David Goodale, Noel and Susan Jarrett, Geoffrey and Tanya Jarrett. great grandma of 13 and great great grandma of four Loved sister of alice Love (Beaudesert), and Marg Miller (Townsville).

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Revving up for great cause, great adventure FOR the first time, Field Mining Services Group Director, Jason Holt, is rallying behind a great cause and revving up to take part in the 2021 Great Endeavour Rally, which will see this year’s adventure trek the Simpson Desert in August. The Great Endeavour Rally is amongst Australia’s most iconic and long-standing charity car rallies which raises much needed funds for disability organisation, Endeavour Foundation. To help raise the essential funds and promote awareness, Mr Holt is riding shotgun in a 1978 HX premier V8 wagon, as part of team Old Bulls the Contractors, also known as Car 778, but before he buckles up, he needs a helping hand to raise money. “Doing a rally has always been on my bucket list and when a good mate offered me the opportunity to purchase a seat in Car 778, I jumped at the chance,” Mr Holt said. “Our aim is to raise as much money as we can for Endeavour Foundation, but we need support to get us on the road first. We are looking for items that we can raffle off, any assistance to get the vehicles ready for the rally or you can donate directly to our campaign.” The funds raised will mean Endeavour Foundation can invest in new technology and equipment that isn’t covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr Holt said while the rally’s main aim was to support people living with a disability, it also injected

much-needed funds into the small communities they visited along the route. “FMS Group loves throwing their support behind local events and communities. Not only are we raising money for a charity that does such a fantastic job supporting people with a disability, but we also have the chance to inject a little cash flow into the small communities we pass through, and that means a lot to us,” he said. Mr Holt purchased a seat in Car 778 from Whitsunday local Blair Hall, who is a seasoned rally participant and also owns Car 777 Old Bulls with three mates. It’s the first trek for Car 778, with Mr Hall and his teammates deciding to enter the vehicle in for the adventure, and they have asked some of their loyal supporters to buy a seat, jump in and enjoy the drive of a lifetime. The event will kick off in St George and the adventure seekers on back roads very few have driven, tackle some of Australia’s most iconic tracks, including the Strezlecki Track, Walkers Crossing, Warburton and Birdsville Tracks, before rolling over the finish line in Charleville. Those wanting to help with sponsorship or donation of goods to raffle or other ways to raise funds can contact Mr Holt on 4952 6557 or Mr Hall on 0411 134 634. Donations can be made by visiting great.endeavour.com.au and following the links to fundraising then make a donation and look for Old Bulls the Contractors.

Rally car owner Blake Hall, QCCS Projects Coordinator Todd Robson, FMS Group Director Jason Holt, Rally Car owner Blair Hall and Werner Engineering Director Darryl Stark kicking off their fundraising efforts this week.

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Classic vehicle pride Mackay classic car club joined the Mackay Vintage Restoration Club and the Holden Club in the combined club car run which included a visit to Melba House in Marian and lunch at Kinchant Dam on May 23.

Roof rack technology explained for you THIS is applicable to all Yakima LockNLoad Crossbar and Platform load carrying systems. Confused by how much weight you can actually carry on top of your vehicle? Don’t worry, so are most of us, but this helpful guide should help you calculate this. If still in doubt, please drop us a line using our online contact form and we will walk you through this. When trying to calculate how much weight you can carry on top of your vehicle there are few key factors to take into consideration: Load ratings, static vs dynamic forces, on road vs offroad usage To calculate the load rating of your vehicle’s roof, you first need to understand that this needs to be derived from the ratings of various components. A typical Yakima LockNLoad roof carrying scenario consists of: n A vehicle roof (obvious, right?) n A crossbar solution, typically consisting of crossbars, legs and a vehicle specific kit. Or, n A platform solution, typically consisting of a platform, then either legs and vehicle specific kit or RuggedLine mounting system. n Possibly a further carrying accessory like a roof box, kayak holder, etc. Each of the items listed above has an independent maximum load rating. The maximum amount you can carry on top of your vehicle is the lowest maximum value of any of these elements. For example, if your vehicle roof has a manufacturer’s maximum load rating of 80 kg, your

mounting solution and crossbar or platform is rated to 100 kg, and your roof box says it can carry 90 kg, the maximum you can carry is 80 kg. J ust think of this as the weakest link in the chain concept. To find the load ratings of the various components you’ll need to consult the manufacturer’s instructions (owner’s manual for the vehicle roof rating) and/or website. Yakima LockNLoad product load ratings can be easily found on your local Yakima website in the LockNLoad section and your vehicle’s specific info on our fit finder. If in any doubt, call A/TWO 4X4 OFFROAD rather than guess. Always remember that load ratings for systems assume that any load is evenly spread over the system. Where possible, apply this when loading your vehicle. Excessive loading on a point can cause damage and vehicle instability. Static vs Dynamic Loads. What’s the difference? Put simply, dynamic is when you are driving your vehicle and there is motion, and static is when your vehicle is stationary. The load ratings applied to products by roof rack manufacturers are for when you are driving the vehicle, i.e., they are dynamic load ratings. Static load ratings are generally higher. Why does this matter? Well, generally it doesn’t, as you don’t add more luggage when you reach your destination and stop driving. Where it does come into play, for example, is with roof top tents (RTTs).

In the example above, we determined that you can carry 70 kg on your crossbars. If your RTT weighs 50 kg, you are within your limits by 20 kg (70 kg – 50 kg = 20 kg). So, what happens when you climb into your RTT? If you weigh 80 kg, using the dynamic load rating, you would naturally be well over the limit. Don’t worry though – unless you plan on being in your tent while driving (which is not recommended)! This is when the static load rating applies. OFFROAD USE All load ratings are applicable for driving on well-formed sealed roads with a smooth surface. Once you move to bush or service roads, access roads or other non-technical terrains at moderate speeds, your stated load ratings have to be reduced. This is because the extra bumpiness of these environments gets transmitted through the vehicle and anything attached to it – potentially generating additional forces on your roof rack system. So, in the example previously mentioned where we determined the roof capacity at 80 kg was the weakest link, if the crossbars are attached via a track mount system the 80 kg will reduce by 20% to 64 kg. (Remember to then still deduct the crossbar or platform system weight to determine how much you can carry i.e 64 kg – 10 kg = 54 kg). Note: extreme four wheel driving such as rock crawling are not covered by Yakima’s warranty regardless of fit type.

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Cool mornings, nice days ON THE weather front: Mostly sunny days which include cool mornings to nice daytime temperatures. There is a bit of wind around as well, so a windchill factor will be involved. Morning temperatures around the 13°C mark, around 10°C for the Pioneer Valley and 7°C for Eungella. Maximum temperatures are around 23°C for Mackay. The same for the Pioneer Valley and 21°C up the top of the mountain.

Out on the water: South to South Easterly 15-20knots gusting to 25 knots at times. Seas and swell is on a Easterly run around 1 meter increasing to 1.5 meters during the morning. Large tidal swings due to the full moon on Wednesday just gone. Remember to follow L&K Mackay Severe Weather on Facebook for all your up to date, local and accurate weather information. We are locals. Just like you.

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CLASH: Cutters take on Northern Pride

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Bartley Cutting it up! Queensland Rugby League Correspondent

THE QCCS Mackay Cutters left empty handed after a heartbreaking final-minute loss to their NQ rivals the Northern Pride at BB Print Stadium. Playing a man down for much of the contest, the Cutters matched the Pride step for step until a final-minute try sealed their fate in the BHP Indigenous Round matchup. The Northern Pride played an up-tempo style of football with fast line-speed that had the Cutters on the back foot early. But a sending off in the first half seemingly galvanised the hosts and they staged a spirted comeback to lead the contest with just minutes remaining. But they ultimately fell short as the Pride continued their quest for a top-four spot. The Pride opened the scoring for the afternoon when Hooker Chris Ostwald shed an attempted tackle and powered over. They grabbed their second a short time later, Joshua Stuckey latching onto a short ball and crashing over to push the lead to 10. Mackay’s battle became that much harder when halfback Brandon Finnegan was sent from the field for a high tackle, reducing the hosts to 12 men for the remainder of the contest. The Pride would capitalise instantly, Bernard Lewis crossing on the right edge. Despite being shorthanded the Cutters showed

their resolve. A pin-point cross-field bomb found the arms of a flying Brenton Baira on debut, who got the hosts on the scoreboard. A 40/20 kick saw the Cutters get back into attacking territory, with Centre Michael Bell picking the gap in the defence and crossing on the right edge. The Pride struck back in the shadows of halftime, however a cross field bomb of their own finding Shawn Pierce unmarked on the left flank to push the lead to a converted try at the break. The Cutters opened the second half in great fashion, another cross-field kick finding its mark with Keanu Wainohu-Kemp scoring out wide to bring the hosts right back into the contest. The Cutters found themselves in the lead of the contest when Baira scored his second try of the afternoon, utilising his quickness and slicing through a gap down the right flank. But it would be the visitors with the final say, Grant Anderson finding the final push against weary Mackay defence in the final minute of the contest, the Pride snatching victory with the hosts left to rue an agonising defeat. “Full credit to the Cutters, they kept coming tonight,” Pride head coach Ty Williams said postmatch. “It was a bit tough in that second half watching us rush things and watching it unfold and having to adjust. We will have to play better if we want to match it with the big teams. But we are a young squad, and we keep learning on the run, and we keep finding a way and that’s what defines this club.”

Play hard, listen PLAYER PROFILE Name: Claudia Bartolo Age: 13 Club: Wests Tigers Team you currently play for: Wests Tigers What positions do you play? Hooker, Centre What is your most memorable experience playing rugby league? Being part the first girls West Team. What was your toughest match? Against Moranbah Have you ever played in a grand final? No this is my first year playing competitive How many years have you been playing for? Four years Have you won any major awards while playing for your club? No (Not yet! - Editor) What do you think the key to success is while you are playing rugby league? Listening to coaches and training hard What are your dreams for the future? Do you wish to go on TV and play for any national teams? I want to play for Australia Who is your inspiration for playing? Rangimarie Edwards-Bruce and Emma Manzelmann Do your parents ever get worried about you playing? No Have you ever had any injuries? Yes. Two broken noses and a broken foot Have you ever made a representative team? No. I have been too young for rep teams

Gold Stars take third

NAILBITER: Gold Stars triumph over West Panthers

NORTH Queensland Gold Stars have taken third place on the BHP Premiership ladder after a nail-biting 22-18 win over West Brisbane Panthers at BB Print Stadium in Mackay. Gold Stars drew first blood in what was an exciting game, with Rangimarie Edwards-Bruce crossing for a try in the ninth minute. Romy Teitzel followed up with a tidy conversion. West Panthers’ Therese Aiton was next over the line, with a successful conversion from Lana

West Panthers took advantage of a Gold Stars misdemeanour, scoring a penalty goal, the kick taken by Lana Sheedy. This brought the half-time score to 14-12. During half-time the All Abilities Mackay Cutters team took to the field to be recognised for the first time at BB print stadium. They had the chance to show off their skills and welcome the Gold Stars and West Panthers back to the field. The Panthers were the first to score in the second half with a

Sheedy bringing the score to six apiece. The Panthers scored again for a try in the twenty-first minute with a try to Montanah Best, which went unconverted. Rhiannon Revell-Blair, made her presence felt for the Gold Stars as she went over for a try which led the way to a comeback for her side. Yet another try by Gold Stars’ Katie Green brought the score to 14-10 in favour of the Gold Stars. In the thirty-fifth minute the

try from Ellie Williamson in the fifty-first minute, followed by a successful conversion from Lana Sheedy. Seven minutes later, with only 10 minutes left on the clock, Gold Stars captain Romy Teitzel scored, levelling the scores at 18all. Gold Stars player Tahlulah Tillett then sealed the win for her side, crossing the white line in the closing moments, making for a thrilling finish what was an exciting game.

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MACKAY Darts is holding an open day which is open for all members of the public. It will allow people to go along and give darts a try. Everyone is welcome to the day which will be held on June 5. The cover charge is $10 to play for the day. There will be cash prizes and our licensed bar will be available (however, it’s cash only unfortunately). So pop on some closed-in shoes and be ready for fun, starting off at 9am. Contact their Facebook page for more info. Mackay Darts Association is located at 7 Shinn St, North Mackay.

ROUND Four of Mackay Netball Association’s junior competition was crazy hair and sock day for Ronald McDonald House. It was a great way for Storm netballers to have fun while helping raise money. Storm’s 12B team took on the Magpie Larks in an exciting contest that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. Storm Rainbow’s defense players were outstanding and performed some beautiful intercepts to return the ball to their circle for their shooters to finish off. In the end, Storm Rainbows defeated Magpie Larks 33-12 but all were declared winners for their outstanding sportsmanship and their efforts to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

Wide lead AT WHITSUNDAY Darts, The lead at the top widened to four pts with Jamie Woods bonus point 6-0 victory over Aaron Paull. His rival in second place, but with a game in hand, Gene Birse followed suit with a 6-1 win over Ross Gallichan. There were 6-1 wins for Jamie Maher over Dick O’Hara, and Andy Peel over Nathan O’Hara, which moved Andy up a spot on the ladder to sixth. Jason Rockstroh made the eight for the first time this season with a 6-2 win over Garry Robbie. The round was closed out with a 6-4 win for Rooster Coutts over Aaron Paull. That win saw Rooster go back into the top four at the expense of Joe Wilson who had the bye.

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Windy hockey games MACKAY was reminded that it is Autumn as a windy weekend was enjoyed by local hockey players. The clouds were threatening but fortunately some brilliant hockey was played without the added element of rain. Division One kicked off with Arsenal women taking on Norths at 3pm.

A depleted Arsenal ladies team was no match for an in-form Norths outfit who took the game with a decisive 6-0 score line. Jade Emblem and Jamie Lee Surha topped the scoring with two goals apiece and were supported by great efforts from Cleo McLeod and Mason Armstrong also getting on the scoreboard. Following was a spirited match between the Arsenal men and

ROUND EIGHT: The hockey squad put on a top performance Norths men in the Autumn afternoon. The Norths outfit was too strong for the Arsenal men with a dominant 5-1 win against the Gunners. Cody Dunbar led the scoring for Norths with two goals, ably supported by MHA president Matt Murphy and young guns Sam Riggs and Rory Webb-Smith. Brothers ladies took on Souths with the wind easing but the Autumn sun ebbing early. In a tight

game the Brothers ladies took the win 2-1. Goals from Tyla Wicks and Hayley Fullgrabe sealed the deal against the determined South’s ladies. Dayna Kelland played a great game for the Sharkies and was their goal scorer on the night. The final Division One game of the night was the Brothers men versus Souths. Like the ladies, this was a tight game with neither side dominating. It was a very entertain-

ing match that saw action at both ends of the field. With goals from Josh Baxter and Kris Milles for the Sharkies, Brothers’ super sub and coach Justin Spyve ensured that the Brothers boys matched the Souths men in a 2-2 draw. Coming up to the halfway mark in the season, Norths are on top of the table for the men and women with Brothers taking up the second position.

Mackay treated to groundbreaking event By JACOB CUMNER MACKAY was treated to a groundbreaking event as the All Ability Mackay Cutters took to the field at half time of the BHP QRL Premiership between the North Queensland Gold Stars and West Brisbane Panthers at BB Print Stadium. The half-time exhibition match followed on from the success of the All Ability game played in Townsville earlier this month, which saw the Townsville Blackhawks and Mackay Cutters go head to head. This time, the Mackay team took to the field to a home-town roar from the crowd. Team trainer Ronda Adams said the game was a massive opportunity for the players to showcase their skills and talent to the

Mackay sporting fraternity. The team had the chance to then throw souvenir miniature footballs into the crowd, before lining up to chant their beloved Cutters football theme. Another roar of appreciation from the crowd followed them as they left the field just before the whistle blew for the start of the second half of the QRL clash. Mackay QRL spokesperson Jade Johnson said this had been the first time All Ability players had had a chance to compete in this setting. “We only hope this grows all over Queensland so others can have a chance to compete on this level,” she said. Team Coach and Australian and State of Origin Queensland rugby league great, Martin Bella, was thrilled for his young charges.

ABILITY: The All Ability Cutters took to the field for an exhibition match

ROUND Three of Pennants was played on Saturday afternoon for Proserpine bowls. Division One were at home to Northern Beaches. Wayne Handley’s team had a good win, Nathan Harriotts’s team had a draw and Andrew Bell’s team had a loss. So overall it ended in a 56 all draw with both teams getting three points. In Division Four Todd Ley’s team had another good win and Marcus Craig’s team had a loss. This meant Proserpine got four points and St Helens got one. On Saturday morning the semi-final of the Men’s Fours was played. The team of Shane Kinnear (subbing for Martin Corr), Jonathan Bye, Nathan Harriott and Wayne Handley defeated Brett Saroglia, Luchie Gardel, Andrew Bell and Barry Saroglia 21 to 20.

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IN PROSERPINE golf, after the first Saturday of the Amadio Wines 4BBB Championship, the gross leaders were Jon Miller and Scott Grigg with 65, six under par, including an eagle at hole 15. Five shots behind were Lew Tuck and Troy Smith, and Mat Bower and Matt Bluck, followed by Rob Stanley and Roger Vandenberg with an eagle at hole four, a further shot back on even par 71. In the ladies’ competition, the leaders at the halfway point were Jill Farinelli and Lyn Muller, 86, followed by Heather Luvis and Anna Winterbourn, and in third place were Marlene Gray and Di Dobbins. These three pairs also ran in that order for the nett, with only six shots separating first and third.

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ON SATURDAY, over 200 riders from all over Queensland converged at Mackay and District BMX’s Mackay Track to compete in the MM Electrical Mackay’s MAD MAY Carnival. Riders from the age of two to over 50 travelled from as far as Gladstone, Townsville, Rockhampton, Central Highlands, Burdekin, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina. Riders from the local club who took out trophies for first place in various categories were Zavier Kelly, Paige Knights, Travis Chilton, Willow Pogmore, Brendan Knights and Connor Parish.

Karting fun

IT WAS a great start to the NQ BMX Series with great numbers and great racing, complete with the highs and lows of karting all in one day The four rounds of the series will be held at Whitsunday, Townsville, Charters Towers and Cairns. Over 60 drivers from Cairns, Townsville, Charters Towers, Mackay, Emerald and Rockhampton attended and raced the finals under lights. The race day consisted of qualifying, three heats and a dead man’s final determining the winners of the race. A lap record challenge was taken on and broken into three classes - congratulations to Nathan Brien, Tristian Lambert and Jordain Fegatilli on their achievements. It was a very exciting final with Nathan breaking records twice in the one race, after breaking one earlier in the day.

Game-changing sporting opportunities CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE Mathers explained that the new RecONNECT program is recruiting game changers in each region to support Queenslanders living with disability. Game changers are Queenslanders living with a disability who have been employed under the $1.1 million grant funded from the Department of Social Services to create awareness and empowerment in the community. “RecONNECT is an inclusive sport and recreation program focused on creating social programs, connecting peopl and promoting social interactions,” said Mathers. “It is suitable for people of all

ages and abilities. The goal is to have fun and connect with other people.” Those already involved in the program include people like Dumigan who was a high-achieving indoor and outdoor motorbike racer. Eight years ago, Dumigan had a bad accident which resulted in a traumatic brain injury. For the last few years he has had a keen interest in water skiing and currently has a custom ski being built for him in Townsville. Matt has attended every RecONNECT session so far in Mackay. He was attracted to the program by the idea of making new friends and trying a variety of activities. Williams has incomplete para-

plegia as a result of a mining accident three years ago. In under two years, he has become a very competitive wheelchair basketballer. He was recently invited to a Qld Spinning Bullets (the Qld men’s team in the National League) training camp. As a result of a very strong performance at the Qld State Championships recently, he has now been invited to a Rollers (Australian men’s team) camp in July. Sporting Wheelies is on a mission to get the word out to the broader disabled community that they have this new program which might suit people who want more social opportunities.

(ACTION: L-R) Amanda Mathers, Matt Dumigan and Jordan Williams demontrate Sporting Wheelies

Tigers in hard match WEST Tigers U15s went toe-totoe with the Mackay Magpies in a hard-fought match that ended in a defeat for the Tigers in the latest round of the Mackay Junior Rugby League. The game was punctuated by a couple of harsh injuries which saw players come off the field. Magpies kicked off what was to be a hard-fought and low-scoring match played by both teams. The scoreboard stood at nilall until seven minutes before the half-time siren. Tigers’ Kaylee Zarb suffered an injury in the first half of the match

and had to leave the field, making way for an in-form Leivani Corrie to score the first try of the game for Magpies. Injuries were more forthcoming than points during the game, with India Stephens taking a hard hit and having to be taken off the field with only a few minutes left in the game. Following the incident, the teams were moved to a new field where the Magpies’ Leivani Corrie crossed the line once more to seal the game. The final score was 8-0 to the Magpies.

STRUGGLE: West Tigers vs Magpies on the field

Ralph a talented, keen swimmer Ralph Traeger, 6, is an upand-coming legend of of the Pioneer Swimming Club (PSC). For his unbridled talents in the swimming pool and his growth through the season, even at such a young age, Ralph has been described by coaches as “amazing”. Pioneer Swimming Club (PSC) Secretary Nikki Bounden is full of praise for the young swimmer. “He came on board this season and on his first club night he was the keenest I have ever seen a new swimmer,” Ms Bounden said. She added that one of the best moments for the young swimmer was when he was presented with the club’s Rising Star Award at the end-of-season presentation night.

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She said the award recognises newer swimmers as rising stars. “Ralph is a completely different kid to who he was when he first walked through the gate. He is confident and well-liked among his swim team,” Ms Biunden said. Ralph, as you would expect, speaks keenly about his sport. “My favourite thing about swim club would have to be everything about club nights! Dinner, friends and races,” Ralph said. “My best swim time was the 25m Freestyle 24.1. In the future I want to go to States when I am old enough,” Ralph said. The message this young athlete wants to pass on is a simple one: “Anyone who wants to do it should do swimming because it’s lots of fun!”

Black take on Proserpine ON SATURDAY, the Magpies Black took on Proserpine in the U9s Division in junior rugby league. The two teams represented their clubs with pride, showing great spirit and sportsmanship in a tough encounter. Cheering from the sidelines were proud mums, dads, uncles, aunties, nannas, pops and other excited spectators! Magpies Black were missing five players due to illness but in true Maggies spirit five players from the Magpies team backed up after their own amazing game against North’s Deviles. In the second encounter, Magpies White v West Tigers again Magpies White were three players short with another three Maggies boys backing up to play some great end-to-end rugby league.

BREAK: Proserpine breaks through the Magpies’ defense

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CHAMPS: 2019 Battle of the Mines men’s winners Peak and Proud

WINNERS: Ladies 2019 champions Clermont Huntresses

Rugby’s Battle of the Mines reignites

CLERMONT Battle of the Mines organisers are aiming to reignite their annual rugby league event in 2021 after a COVID-enforced break last year. They are seeking expressions of interest for a 2021 Battle of the Mines competition from mining operations and contracting companies throughout the Bowen Basin region. “The Battle of the Mines has been run-

ning in Clermont since 2014, starting off with only five male teams,” joint organiser Sally Crannage said. “Each year has become bigger and better than the year before. In 2019 we had 12 male teams and three female teams.” She said the goal for 2021 was to bring out 16 male teams and four female teams, although it was possible the break during 2020 may impact that hoped-for growth.

“The main thing we’re hoping for is to get the day off the ground again, even if it’s not so big,” she said. The Clermont Bears rugby league club runs the Battle of the Mines event, with support from Clermont open-cut mine operator Glencore.

The 2021 competition will be held on Saturday September 11 this year.

More than just a sporting event, the competition in the past has raised money for CQ Rescue as well as providing fundraising opportunities for a range of local community groups. Ms Crannage said it also acted as a platform to promote important messages on mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle within the mining industry and surrounding rural areas.

Past participants in that sphere have included the Grab Life by the Balls male mental health group, Man Up! for prostate cancer and ESS, providing health checks. If any business or other organisation would like to see a sponsorship package, or if anyone is looking for details of the day, please contact Justin Barrett 042855930.

Mastery of rowing

SMILE: U12 Pearls line up for the camera

Pearls in convincing win U12 PEARLS had a convincing win against Wests Roar in Round Five in Mackay Netball, coming out on top 7-0. The Pearls stuck to the game plan and used the middle channel to move down the court. Plenty of leading to the ball and short, strong passes were required in the strong wind conditions. Special mention goes to Anika Shields and Nara Suckling for their excellent movement in the attacking circle and persevering with goal attempts. MVP was awarded to Lucy Bennett and Lola Hornstra. Star Player from Round Three was awarded to

Nara Suckling, as voted by the team. Meanwhile, the U14 Tsunamis are facing a tough start to the season, plagued with illness and injury they are yet to have a full team on game day. Saturday saw them take the court with six players against Moranbah Sapphires with many of the girls playing out of their usual position. A final surge of energy in the last quarter saw the Tsunamis gain the ball back 13 times from rebounds and intercepts. The final score line of 75-19 did not reflect the mammoth effort the team put in to try and close the gap. MVP was awarded to Kendra Shields and Maeve Hornstra.

Excited Hughes takes out singles A VERY excited Rita Hughes won the ladies open singles title over Be Be Smith at Sarina Bowls Club. The final was hard-fought and ended in a 26-20 win to Rita, her first in A grade. She has been playing for about eight years and is the club’s ladies secretary and fundraiser. Sarina greens were alive with competition bowls over the weekend with some great games being played. Ladies pairs Semi-Finals: Clare Stevens, Ivy Henshaw d Coral Bradford, Ivy Giddings 24-19. Ladies Triples: Karen Baker, Ivy Giddings, Carmel Kirwan d Cheryl Fuller, Sudi Blinco, Doris

FRIENDS: Rita Hughes and Be Be Smith Barnes 26-13.

nis Cook, Bill Roots 26-16.

Men’s Consistency: John Petersen d Allan Summerville 110101.

Men’s A pairs: Brad Betteins, Col Gleeson d Ross O`Neil, Harold Mansfield 25-6; Ron Perkins, Brian Adams d Dennis Bradford, Doug Giddings 26-10.

Men’s Semi-Final B Pairs: Noel Tegg, Sam Campion d Den-

TEN Master Rowers from Mackay Rowing Club competed in the Queensland State Masters Championships earlier this month. The Championships were held at Lake Wyaralong in South East Queensland. The master rowers have been in training for some months, preparing for the Championships that were unable to be held last year due to COVID. Competition was at a very high level and even Mackay rowers that missed out on a placing did well to complete in the championships. Medals Won: Second for Jane Deguara and Bert Sadlier, Terry Jamieson and Therese Clancy in the mixed Masters Quad Second for Tony Lloyd and Jim Stafford (Widebay) in the Mens Masters Double Third for Jane Deguara in the Womens Masters Single Third for Jane Deguara and Solveig Ward in the Womens Masters Double

ROWERS: Tony Lloyd and Jim Stafford First for Therese Clancy in the Third for Therese Clancy, SaWomens Masters F Single bina Lloyd, Jane Deguara and Second for Therese Clancy and Bert Sadlier in the mixed Masters Solveig Ward in the Womens G – M Double Masters F Quad

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Nice run

PROSERPINE U9s versus Magpies U9s (in black) at the Mackay Junior Rugby League oval. Picture by JACOB CUMNER SEE PAGE 38 FOR MORE

CONNECTING ABILITIES All-ability sports booming locally

ALL-ABILITY sports are moving forward in Mackay at the moment.

Recently, a press conference was held by Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association CEO

Amanda Mathers, along with Sporting Wheelies ambassadors Jordan Williams and Matt Dumigan to announce the creation of a space where people with disabilities can feel safe playing sports.

Both Jordan and Matt are also members of the RecONNECT program. This is an inclusive sport and recreation program focussed on connecting people, and promoting

meaningful social interactions. Sporting Wheelies is raising the bar on the availability of sporting options available to those living with a disability. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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