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Thursday, 29 July, 2021

Mackay is third-worst for cheating MACKAY couples seem to have a roaming eye – with the region ranked as having the third highest rate of infidelity in the country!

Only Rockhampton, to our south (and let’s face it, that is a city which has a fascination with the nether regions of its many bull statues, so nothing would surprise you about that!) and Albury in New South Wales out ranked our fair region in the cheating stakes.

Further, nine of the top 20 rankings were Queensland towns and cities.

The shocking news comes from data collected by married dating website Ashley Madison.

Mackay’s ranking in the survey has climaxed rapidly in the past two years – in 2019 the region didn’t even rank on the Ashley Madison list, but in 2020 we were ranked seventh and then third this year.

That also comes off the back of a 15 percent increase in cyber cheating during COVID-19 lockdowns!

A spokesperson for Ashley Madison said the rate of men was more by half than the rate of women (1 male:0.5 female) and most couples registered on the site were heterosexual.

However, those looking to hook up for some extra-curricular fun, were not just out to ruin their relationships.

More, they were looking to rekindle some of the lost passion or seek out some adventure.

“From our perspective, the point of starting an affair isn’t to destroy a marriage. We see affair sex as a supplement to a good marriage,” the spokesperson said.

“The benefits of having an affair, like stress relief, lowered tension, better sex – they positively affect a person’s state of mind and change how they react to and act around their spouse.”

The spokesperson said a study about the benefits of cheating and found that 63 percent of its members see a positive overall effect on their lives, specifically their sex lives.

“For both males and females, the top benefit of having an affair is a release of sexual energy and lowered tension.

“However, where men are striving for and achieving more adventurous, fantasy-fulfilling sex, women are merely seeking an improvement in their sex lives where orgasms historically have not been a given.”

The spokesperson said the spike in affairs during COVID lockdown could be attributed to a number of factors, including: n Lack of sexual initiation is the primary complaint of married individuals during lockdown, thus many aren’t having sex and have become less attracted to their spouse n People don’t look to their partner in times of uncertainty and stress, they look outside their partner. n The pandemic has not decreased the desire or ability to cheat; in fact, it has fueled it. n With the bulk of time now spent at home, married people having affairs deem their infidelity an integral form of self-care and a way for them to stay married. n Decreased socialisation is calling into question the role of the primary partner as the sole confidant,

INFIDELITY: It’s running rife in Mackay friend, lover, and source of peace. Whatever the reasons, though, cheating can hurt. And it can change the path of a relationship – and the people in it – forever.

That’s what Mackay Local News columnist Malibu said. “A relationship is something you need to continuously put work and effort into,” she said.

“But a lot of people (mostly males), will cheat on their partner for the same reason a dog licks its own nuts – because they can!

“Infidelity, when exposed, is one of the most life changing events you can ever experience.

“The concept of remaining faithful to one partner for your entire life and still actually desiring them intimately, while maintaining a healthy active sex life even through the ‘thick and thin’ moments of a relationship is something I personally have pondered at length about.

“Is it something our future generations will ever even get the opportunity to experience, I wonder?”

Emotional damage cuts both ways WHILST the victims of cheating experience emotional turmoil, the cheater themselves can also suffer.

And those amongst us with hard hearts might say, “so what, reap what you sow.”

Jack (not his real name), 48, tells the story of when he cheated on his partner after they had been together for a year.

“This was a relationship that I wasn’t really happy being in, to be honest” Jack says. “I’m not saying she was to blame, but there were plenty of arguments. I felt like she was controlling me and, yeah, I wasn’t happy.”

One night Jack had a fierce argument with his partner who ended up breaking a glass on his head. Like most violent argu-

ments, alcohol was involved.

“I thought, stuff you,” Jack says, “and I took off. We were living a bit far out of town and I caught a bus into the CBD. I went to the pub and was watching a live band and was getting pretty drunk.

“Although I was pretty upset from the fight we’d had, I started feeling a bit better with the beers and started talking to this woman, she was pretty hot.

“Well, as they say, one thing led to another and, you know, we got a hotel room.”

When Jack woke up in the hotel room the next morning he was alone.

“And, man, I started crapping myself,” he said. “I was full of

guilt and convinced myself I was going to get busted. This was before mobile phones so it was harder to keep track of people.”

Jack tidied himself up, hopped on the bus home and braced himself for the fireworks when he arrived home.

“I’d never felt so terrible in my life,” he said. “I knew I’d done something real bad. I tried to tell myself that my partner deserved it for smashing a glass on my head but it wasn’t working.”

Jack arrived home and, whilst he copped an earful for staying out all night, his partner actually apologised for smashing the glass over his head.

This made Jack feel even worse.

“So, what happened was that, over the next few weeks I started creating more arguments. It’s hard to explain, but my guilt levels were so high, I was terrified of being found out and I went on the attack. Not physically, but being really mean.”

As a result, the relationship was soon over. Jack blames his infidelity and the deep guilt that followed.

“Yeah, it was definitely the wrong thing to do. Even though I wasn’t found out, it really changed things. I was so afraid of being found out and that infected the whole relationship until it just dissolved.”

Possum poison mystery bugs residents SLME North Mackay residents are upset about local possums being poisoned.

The poisons being used may also kill neighbourhood dogs, cats and birds.

Resident Leisa Barnett said she took a possum that lived in her mango tree to the vet, because she found it lying on her concrete path and not moving.

“Over the years, we have been putting out leftover fruit, including apples and pear scraps for our possum families,” she said.

“Many of our neighbours also feed the possums and we don’t mind them in our yards and we have erected possum boxes in our trees.

“Our possums go down the Goose Pond next door and we know their movements by barking dogs when visit other residents’ yards.

“Poisoned possums have a slow and painful death and there is nothing that we can do, other than to euthanasia them,” she said.

“I’m also concerned that our dogs and cats will die after eating poisoned possums and also die in a slow and painful manner.

“Other native wildlife, birds and lizards will die too if they eat poisoned possums.”

People have been poisoning the native marsupials because they make their homes in their

ceilings. But Ms Barnett said the most effective way of keeping a possum out of your ceiling is to ensure that they cannot gain access in the first place.

A spokesman for the Department of Environment and Science (DES) said possums are protected wildlife under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.

“The maximum penalty for taking or killing native animals such as a brushtail or a ring tail possum is $ 13,785,” the department spokesman said. “People can report incidents of native animals being harmed or killed to DES by calling 1300 130 372.”

The Mackay Regional Council website states that catching possums and relocating them is illegal.

A permit is required for their removal, which is issued by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

A possum cannot be relocated more than 25 metres from the capture site, as they are territorial and if moved further, they will impinge on another possum’s territory and may be killed.

If you are unsuccessful in encouraging a possum to find a new home in your garden instead of your roof, you may need to contact a pest control

CARING: Ms Barnett with a possum company which is licensed to remove and relocate the possum.

For further information on brushtail possums and damage mitigation permits, please visit the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) website at www.ehp.qld.gov.au

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Part of the solution “INSTEAD of just whinging about the problem, be part of the solution.”

That’s the mantra Sonya Scoble, of Mad Cow Coffee, lives and works by – and you can tell.

It’s also why Sonya has signed up to be a part of Project Booyah in Mackay – lending her time and experience to help kids who might not otherwise have one, the chance to learn skills and get workforce ready.

“I think community has to support community,” Sonya said.

“These are great kids and they are so keen to learn. I am just doing my bit to help give them a go in life.”

Project Booyah’s Constable Tegan Jones said the market visit was all about promoting the program in the community and encouraging businesses to get involved with helping young people like Tarin and Kenny, who were gaining hospitality skills through the program.

“We would love to have more businesses on board – whether they can offer work experience or even help in the provision of their work clothes,” Constable Jones said.

“We are giving these young people the chance to gain experience, develop their resumes and also have references from people who have helped build their skills.

“Usually, they might not even have a look-in, but here they are given a chance.”

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Crew training Fire and Rescue crews from throughout north and central Queensland were put through their paces at a mock emergency scenario at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre this week. The crews were preparing for large scale training for personnel from throughout the state which was planned to take place during the next 18 months.

More art

TWO First Nations residents will install a prominent artwork in a way hat reflects local Indigenous culture and history.

Artspace Mackay’s public programs assistant Logan Bobongie said she had been asked, along with Yuwi elder Deb Clark, to assemble the sacred rocks of Meeyn Meerreeng.

This is comprised of 71 rocks collected by Gunditjmara artist Hayley Millar-Baker’s mother.

JT at school

COMMUNITY FOCUS: Mackay youths Tarin (centre) and Kenny (right) have relished the opportunities which have come from being a part of Project Booyah in Mackay. Pictured with the boys at the Showground Markets are, from left Project Booyah’s Constable Tegan Jones, Mad Cow Coffee owner Sonya Scoble and barista Stacey Riddle.

QLD classrooms can go into the running for a visit from rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston with Get Ready Queensland’s 2021 schools competition. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Local Government, Infrastructure and Planning Steven Miles encouraged all schools to enter, which helps students learn about natural disasters and how to prepare for them in a creative way.

Pregnant teens at risk of isolation

By SHAKIERA WILLIAMS

TEENAGE mums throughout the Mackay region have a greater chance of being isolated and judged than given the support they need.

That’s why Mackay Women’s Services are calling for support programs and better-equipped agencies for teen mothers and pregnant teens.

Youth advocates and teen agency representatives approached by Mackay Local News in the development of this story said the provision of services was not – and should not be – about encouraging teen pregnancy, but about providing support in a young woman’s time of need.

Anecdotal evidence from teenage girls at schools throughout the region suggests some young women are “desperate” to leave

school to have their boyfriends’ babies.

“One girl we know just wants to be able to leave school and become a mum,” a group of teenagers – who we have chosen not to name – told us.

“We also know of a girl who had to leave school because she got pregnant and her mum made her have an abortion.”

The teens said girls as young as 12 were sexually active, and one girl mentioned a classmate who had left their school at the end of year nine because she had fallen pregnant.

Mackay Women’s Services Family Life Program coordinator Julie Nielsen said the service had not fielded “many” calls or visits from young, teen mothers, but felt that if there was more support available then more young women would be likely to reach out.

“We are not currently getting many younger women in here, but if we could it would fantastic,” Ms Nielsen said.

“We’d like to not only provide the emergency relief side of it, but we’d like to find out how else we can support the mums.

“There’s not really anything for teen mums at the moment but we’d like to do something in the close future. We’d like to get some more support groups going this year,” Ms Nielsen said.

It is no secret that there is a big stigma around teen mums. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), reported a birth rate of 22.4 births of mothers aged 15-19 years old per 1000 births in North Queensland in 2015.

Since 2015 the AIHW has reported a decrease in the rates of teen mothers

Australia wide, stating “this decrease has been attributed to greater personal control over fertility rather than an increase in terminations.”

Despite this increase in contraception, even the most careful of people can still fall pregnant.

“We’re not doctors so the Community Health Centre on Nelson Street is where we would send clients looking for information on contraception.

“I think it’s more about education, I think the younger girls do need to be informed about agencies in Mackay that can offer them support if it ever does happen.”

Ms Nielson said.

A Mackay teen mother who will be referred to as Sue, knows all too well what that stigma feels like.

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“Knowing what I

think is what’s best for her and that nobody else can change my judgement. It doesn’t matter what my age is, I know she is my responsibility

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Pat a fossil GET ready to celebrate science Mackay when Unearthed takes over the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre in a free event on Sunday. This free Community Day, presented

by Queensland Museum and BHP as part of their Project DIG partnership, will bring an action packed program of STEAM inspired activities, demonstrations and performances for the whole family, including an exhibition of fossil discoveries made in the region unique to tropical Australia. he event kicks off from 9am with a range of fun activities, even the opportunity to pet a virtual dinosaur.

New laneway MUSIC festivals, market stalls and dining are all possibilities for council’s newly revitalised laneway in the City Centre.

Fifth Lane located between Gregory and Wood streets underwent a $765,000 makeover to improve the laneway’s condition and appearance. The works included water main works, a new road pavement, electrical provisions and festoon lighting. Mayor Greg Williamson said Fifth Lane was sure to be the envy of our capital city counterparts. “Our laneway was dirty and smelly and now it’s a beautiful space for residents and businesses to utilise,” he said.

Event series THE RESOURCES Centre of Excellence (RCOE) announced the launch of their signature event series, LeadIN – Transformation is Now, coming to Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday in September. The three-day series will have an event in each council area, where attendees will be provided with the latest opportunities and insights to help with their personal and business growth. Delegates will hear from keynote speakers with genuine industry experience and relevant, real-life business case studies related to the central theme of how key innovations and emerging technologies can drive change.

BEEFY: Elders Livestock Agent sold these heiffers for $1200 each for A and K Kruse from Bowen at last week’s Sarina Cattle sale

Farmers benefit from meat hike

By JOHN BELL NORTH Queensland’s cattle sellers are making big money and Sarina’s cattle sale prices have reached near-record high prices.

Nebo cattle trader and grazier Greg Bolto said that “beef cattle prices are red hot with young cows or heifers and their calves selling for $2300.

“Sarina has extremely good cattle prices that we’ve never seen before and the cattle market is in unchartered territory,” he smiled.

“I trade a lot of cattle and I’ve never seen these sorts of prices.

“As a result, the prices for buying cattle properties are now also at crazy prices.

“Australia is now chronically short of beef, plus there is a chronic shortage in protein throughout the world, which has created a massive demand for cattle.”

The Mackay Local News has

found that Australia’s cattle slaughter rate has plummeted and the value of beef production is down almost five per cent on last year.

North Queensland consumers are already feeling the effects of high cattle prices.

Jim Smith, General Manager of Sinclair Meats which is Mackay’s largest butcher, said customers are now having to pay 30 percent more for rib eye fillets and rump steaks have gone up by 20 percent.

“This is because Sinclair Meats is forced to buy a side of beef for almost $9 a kilo. But chicken and pork are still cheap,” Mr Smith said.

In other retail shops prime cuts are selling for $70/kg, while even mince is getting dearer.

For instance, a piece of rib eye will cost shoppers at least $70/kg and beef sausages and mince are over $15/kg.

The Mackay Local News understands that butchers are paying up to

ances for smaller weaner heifers are now selling for more than sales by weight over the scales.

“In 2019, South East Queensland and New South Wales cattle producers were struggling with the drought and in a very bad way.

“They sold the majority of their herds and tried to hang onto to their breeding cattle in hope the season would break for re-stocking.

“But a lot of places ran out of feed and water, so they had to sell all their herd.

“But when the season did break these southern cattle producers had to buy breeding cattle in a seller’s market which has become very dear.”

Beef market analyst Tim McRae added that “if you buy 50 steers or 30 cows with calves at foot, then you’re looking to stump up over $100,000 and that’s a lot of money”.

Cattle agent Peter Hayes said “Queensland’s pastoralists are now trying to rebuild their herds after the

severe drought two-years ago. A lot of North Queensland cattle are being sold to go down to South-East Queensland and into New South Wales,” Mr Hayes said.

“In the past, heifers were always cheaper but now there is more profit in selling female breeding cattle.

“World cattle prices have also been affected by an international shortage of cattle in countries like Brazil and Argentina, who export cattle to China and now face a domestic cattle shortage.

“Their governments are now seeking to reduce the domestic price of meat which became too expensive.

Argentinians eat more than twice the amount of meat eaten in Australia. Argentinians eat an average of 70 kilos of beef a year, compared to the Australian meat eaters averaging 24 kilos a year.”

Last Friday’s combined agents’ cattle sale at Sarina was run by Elders, Hayes and Co, GDL and JW Livestock.

Breath of new life Help for gamblers

Recognition CQUniversity’s vocational education and training excellence has once again been recognised with four students nominated in the 2021 Central Queensland Regional Queensland Training Awards. They include Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year finalist, Jack Mitchell of Mackay, studied a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade as a Fitter and Turner.

Certificate III in Business student Litia Pitt of Moranbah is nominated in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the year, as is Engineering student, Latitia Briggs.

Mackay Regional Council employee Liticha McMullen was nominated in the Equity VET Student of the Year category.

$10 a kilo for a side of beef, landed at their back door.

As a result, Australia’s Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has broken through the $10 per kilogram barrier, which is up a massive 150 per cent in just two years.

Elders Mackay Livestock Agent Eileen Falzon explained that “the real reason cattle prices are so good is due to a shortage of cattle and breeding cattle which were sold off during the drought’.

“Elders has just sold heifers and their calf for $1200 each for A and K Kruse from Bowen and heifer prices are very, very dear,” she smiled.

“The season has been fantastic with lots of rain showers and the countryside is so green.

“But not a lot of pastoralists are well-stocked and a lot of female breeding cattle had to be sold for slaughter during the severe drought in 2019.

“As a result, open auctions clear-

LAPPING IT UP: Carmel Jenkins gets to sit on Santa’s lap

Santa arrives early

By RITA HUGHES

CHRISTMAS came early at Sarina Bowls Club last week.

The club hosted a Christmas in July celebration and 99 ladies, many in festive dress, joined in the fun.

A two-hour game of bowls was followed by a delicious two-course lunch, with Sarina’s Red Hatter groups joining in for the festivities.

The ladies got lots of attention from the magnificent male waiters, and it’s doubtful if anyone went home disappointed.

A special visit from Santa made the ladies’ day with several having their photo taken with him and getting hugs. The day finished with a cent sale of about 100 items, many home made by the Sarina bowls ladies.

MACKAY Regional Council is about to breathe new life into the Cattle Creek Mill Administration Building with works starting on Monday.

Located in the township of Finch Hatton, the building was identified as a key asset for the proposed Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail’s Finch Hatton trailhead site.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the refurbishment of the Cattle Creek Mill Administration Building was another tick off the to-do-list for the Mountain Bike Trails project.

“The commencement of these works takes us one step closer to having the trailheads up nd running for our region,” Mayor Williamson said. The building will play a key role in shaping what the final Finch Hatton trailhead site looks like.”

Local contractor, BH Building was awarded the $348,000 contract to refurbish the existing building.

The refurbishment work includes the removal of asbestos, external and internal improvements including a new roof and windows, and painting. Mayor Williamson said a dilapidated toilet attached to the existing building would also be demolished.

LOCAL problem gamblers have been targetted for help with the announcement of a harm-minimisation plan.

A four-year plan to prevent and minimise gambling harm to Queenslanders, families, and local communities has been released by the Palaszczuk Government during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2021.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said the gambling harm minimisation plan for Queensland 2021-25 outlined the shared roles and responsibilities for government, industry and community to reduce gambling-related harm in the state.

“We all have a role to play in supporting Queenslanders to gamble safely,” Minister Fentiman said. “There is no doubt that gambling is a complex social issue that not only impacts the gambler themself, but their family, workplace and the wider community.

“The harm can also have a ripple effect across all aspects of life – with relationships, mental health and finances falling victim.”

Black Throated Finch being cared for IN LAST week’s edition of Mackay Local news an article - ‘Black Throated Finch Under Threat’ - was published with incorrect information.

This information, which we published in good faith, was

provided by Mackay Conservation Group.

In response to the article, a spokesperson for Bravus (formerly Adani) provided the following statement: “We have spent more than a decade re-

searching, planning and caring for the black-throated finch population near our mine site.

That work continues and the company is committed to protecting this and other species in the vicinity of its operations.”

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Police union renews jail calls

THE Queensland Police Union has renewed its plea for mandatory jail sentences for serous assault on police officers and emergency workers.

Union Secretary Mick Barnes’ (pictured right) call follows his horror and frustration that Mackay District Court Judge Julie Dick, suspended Michael Christopher Parker’s sentence three-month jail sentence and ordered that no conviction be recorded for repeatedly punching and kneeing an off-duty police officer at McDonalds restaurant on September 8 last year.

McDonalds CCTV footage shown to the Mackay’s District Criminal Court showed two drunks cornering and repeatedly assaulting an off-duty police officer.

One of the assailants, Kane Hyde was filmed reigning 17 punches down onto their victim, while Michael

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Christopher Parker pleaded guilty to assault causing grievous bodily harm after landing four punches and kneeing the policeman.

Kane Hyde pleaded guilty to the same criminal offence in the Southport Magistrates Court on May 17 and was sentenced to three months in prison, wholly suspended for a period of 12-months and ordered to do 20 hours community service, which was later increased to 40 hours and to pay $750 in compensation.

Mandatory jail sentences already

exist in Western Australia for anyone assaulting a public officer.

Mr Barnes said that Queensland’s Police Union has already approached both the Palaszczuk Government and the Liberal/National Opposition calling for similar mandatory sentences for serious assaults on police officers and on emergency service workers.

“We’ve talked to both sides, but this sentencing legislation is controlled by the Justice Department and not by the Police Department and there lies the problem,” Mr Barnes explained, who was a well-known former Isaac region police station officer.

“The issue of protecting police officers should always be under review by the Palaszczuk government, as the whole Whitsunday, Mackay and Isaac community rely on police officers in their time of need.

“A serious and repeated assault

occasioning bodily harm by two men on a police officer and the resulting light punishment or sentence may serve as one of those times when the Palaszczuk Government should again look at mandatory sentences for serious assaults on police.

“A person visiting the holidaying Whitsunday region should know better.

“The good people of the Whit-

sundays, Mackay and Isaac regions must not suffer assaults by visitors, let alone on their Police Force, who are in charge of ensuring the safety of everyone in the North Queensland community.

“Assaulting and causing grievous bodily harm to a police officer and resulting light court sentence highlights the necessity for mandatory sentences to always be under review.”

Cop basher cops rehab Indecent dealing with child A MACKAY District Court Judge has ordered rehabilitation rather than jail for a Logan man found guilty for his part in a group assault of an off-duty police officer at Airlie Beach.

Judge Julie Dick accepted hair follicle analysis that showed the defendant, Michael Christopher Parker, had not drunk any alcohol for at least three months, after joining in on an assault at McDonalds in Airlie Beach on September 8 last year.

Judge Dick said she took into account Parker’s early guilty plea to assault causing bodily harm and his ‘substantial rehabilitation since’.

“Sometimes people have brain snaps on alcohol, others don’t,” Judge Dick said.

“I think you have seen the errors of your ways and (with) the letter of apology, it seems to me to be genuine.”

Judge Dick also reduced Parker’s cheque of compensation from $750 to $250 and agreed not to record a criminal conviction, which would prevent his future employment.

Defence barrister, Matt Jackson told the court that

Parker was so intoxicated that ‘he could not give his name to police when arrested after the assault’.

In sentencing Parker, Judge Dick said that a friend and fellow assailant, who had also been convicted of this assault, Cane Hyde was ‘clearly the aggressor in the attack’.

McDonalds CCTV video played to the court which showed Hyde punching the off-duty police officer 17 times, with Parker landing four punches and also kneeing the victim of the attack who used his arms to try and shield his face from the attack.

The Prosecutor told the court that during the scuffle, a young woman who tried to intervene was knocked to the ground and Hyde had to be dragged away from the police officer, while Parker ‘stood by aggressively’.

The Court was told that the off-duty police officer received injuries to his face, neck and ear.

The pair followed the off-duty police officer into Airlie Beach McDonalds, after an altercation outside where the police officer had told Parker not to urinate into a garden outside a restaurant.

Pregnant as a teen FROM PAGE THREE Sue fell pregnant at the age of 17 and is now a single parent and fulltime carer for her father. We have elected to change her name to protect her and her child’s identity. Sue has spoken on her experiences as a teen mother.

“I was using contraception at the time. I was on the Bar, I was due for a new one and was booked in and ready to go and get it but obviously, I couldn’t. I got it out a week after I

found out I was pregnant,” Sue said.

“The pregnancy was definitely a fluke. Although it was a bit of a surprise when it happened, I definitely wouldn’t change it.

“There’s a big stigma against younger mums, that we don’t know what to do. But honestly, you quickly learn that no new mum, no matter what her age, knows what to do or how to do it.” Sue said.

“I feel like I am a good mum be-

A 44-YEAR-old Sarina man has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence for indecent dealing with a child under 16.

Brian Leslie Eastley pleaded guilty to the offence on or about January 3, 2018, when the girl and her father stayed overnight at Eastley’s house.

The Court was told that when the 14-year-old girl went to bed the defendant gave her a hug and rubbed the sides of her breasts.

The complainant then grabbed a pillow and held it in front of her and he continued again, before she pulled away.

The Court was told that Eastley developed a drinking problem in 2017.

In sentencing Eastley, Judge Julie Dick counselled him and said, “well I hope you have hold of your drinking.

“Because you have upset the par-

cause I haven’t just left my daughter with anybody else. I feel like she is my responsibility and not having to ever rely on anyone other than myself makes me a good mother.

“Especially knowing what I think is what’s best for her and that nobody else can change my judgement.

It doesn’t matter what my age is, I know she is my responsibility.

“I have changed and matured so much, having a baby really makes you grow up mentally and emotionally. I remember before having my daughter I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life, I didn’t really care either,

ents and you have upset the child and this occurred while you were drunk, Judge Dick said.

“But you really upset this girl.

“It is not the actual touching, it’s the betrayal of trust.”

“And I’m told that you have done some counselling that you have abstained from binge drinking and I hope that’s right.

“So stay off the grog and if you binge drink your just as likely to put your foot in it and do something wrong.

“And then you will have to show me that it would be unjust for you not to spend six months of imprisonment.”

Judge Dick added that “you couldn’t get a much more lower level and I accept that Eastley was intoxicated at the time of the offence’.

“There is no history of similar offences before or since.”

but now I look back on my past and think why did I do this and why did I do that.

“I would never put myself in harms way now because I know if anything was to go wrong it would affect her.” Sue said.

There is not much support for teen mothers and pregnant teens within the Mackay community.

“I had a lot of support when my baby was a newborn, but I don’t have any support now at all. So, it’s just me and bub. I am completely on my own.” Sue said.

Ms Nielsen believes that there

needs to be an increase of support and education for teen mothers within Mackay.

“Women still need support well after they have a baby, which comes in tail with having an organisation or a group or a hospital, etc. so that the information is there so that once they’ve had their baby there is someone for them to meet with.

“Whether it’s teenagers themselves or the parents and the schools, it could even be in the form of groups or sending more flyers out or getting someone to come and talk to the kids at school.”

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Stolen car

THE resident of a home on Oak Street, Andergrove was woken by noises within their bedroom.

They observed a slim man of Aboriginal appearance wearing a light blue hoodie and similarly light coloured track pants, standing inside of the room. The unknown intruder was immediately verbally challenged and as a result, he promptly ran out of the house and entered a car parked in the yard. This car was then stolen. The stolen car is a white 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback with registration number 77 IAM.

Home entry A HOME on Fairmeadow Street, Mount Pleasant was entered through a closed but unlocked door. nce inside the home, the unknown intruder stole car keys from a bench. The keys were used to steal a grey 2005 Holden rodeo dual cab with registration number 163 WOA, from the address. The stolen car was then driven to a nearby service station in Mount Pleasant and has been refuelled.

The two occupants of the stolen car have then left the service station without making payment for the fuel. Anyone who may have information about the current location of the stolen car or the original offence itself is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

Dog patrol IT IS not too often that the Dog Squad based at the Mackay Police complex get the opportunity to travel and work around our large police district. When the chance to work in the Whitsundays and Proserpine arose recently, it was grabbed with all four paws by Police Dog (PD) Griffin and his handler, Sergeant Jacob Bates. ergeant Bates advised it gave both he and PD Griffin the chance to meet face to face with officers from both police stations who ordinarily wouldn’t be able to do so. “It gave us the chance to reach out to divisions outside of Mackay and demonstrate how we work in different scenarios and situations,” Sergeant Bates explained.

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COMPASS: Will you follow your inner one?

Follow the map or compass?

Minds Aligned with

Rowena

Hardy Nick

INJECTION: Give the jab a go

Family more important now

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FAMILY is everything to me.

Ever since my Mum passed away in May this year, one thing has really been top of mind for me, and that’s family.

It doesn’t matter if it’s taking a trip to Cape Hillsborough with my son or even a lunch date with my daughter down on the Pioneer River having a pie, spending time with my family is my number one priority right now.

I’m blessed to be able to do it because we live in the same city.

Those who don’t, I feel for you.

Imagine having family who don’t live in the same area? That’s got to be hard. Well I can tell you it is hard as my Dad who lives in Sydney by himself now broke my heart this week when he told my son he couldn’t be in Mackay for his birthday next month. Dad was broken telling him. The days of just jumping on a plane or the

car and heading anywhere are gone. For how long, who knows?

Dad was hoping to be up here for his other granddaughter’s second birthday in Nth Mackay but again he couldn’t because of the old COVID rearing it’s ugly head yet again.

He’s hoping to come up this year for Christmas but it’s a wait and see as millions of people know and understand.

We’ve dodged a bullet with this virus up here and we know it but we can’t be complacent by any means.

Dad is now in his third week of lockdown and it’s not looking great for that to end anytime soon. If you’ve got family in a similar situation you know how hard that’s got to be.

My dream is for us all up here to live in as relatively normal life as possible but all it takes is one person doing the wrong thing and boom. You know what we’ve got.

Please, if you can get the jab do it. If you can’t or don’t want to I respect that but if you can, please roll up the sleeves and get vaccinated for us all. I’ll give you the lollipop myself.

Promise.

Everyone’s born with a gift Nic

Willis Work Life Journeys I WAS raised by a mother who always said, “Everyone has a gift…you just need to find it”.

I was the baby of six kids and when I was about fifteen years old, I asked my mum what she thought my gift was. She responded with “Your gift is making oth-

ers happy”. In retrospect, this was probably a cop out, as unlike my other siblings, I wasn’t sporty nor was I highly creative.

However, as a mature adult looking back, perhaps she just knew where my passion lay.

One of the reasons I have spent the last twenty plus years in the recruitment industry is because helping people to find a job that is going to make them jump out of bed in the morning, makes a hugely positive difference to their lives, family, and friends. For twenty years I have loved my job and you can too!

Bennett When you look back over your life so far has it gone exactly as planned? If so, who’s plan was it?

It’s possible that your life was mapped out for you by your primary carer, parents or significant per-son before or soon after you were born until early adulthood.

It often includes a pre-determined kindy, primary and secondary school and certain extra-curricular events and it’s likely that little of it was your choice.

It’s hard to know what we really want to do or take an interest in when we are young, so we tend to go with what is offered. While some may have thrived from this approach, it certainly provides opportunities to experience different things, there are plenty who may have struggled or had unhappy experiences during that period which may have set them back.

My point is that our journey from full time parental care to leaving school, whenever that is, creates the platform for the life we lead but not necessarily the life of our choosing.

The decision to follow the map may continue when we leave school, get a job, start a trade or choose a career. Our choice to learn or study or take a certain path is often influenced by others, who may be keen for us to follow in their footsteps or heed their advice and recommendations based on what they believe is best for us. With little experience of what is possible, at the age of 15 or so when we are expected to be thinking about these things and making our choices accord-ingly, few of us are clear about what we

I have heard so many people complaining about their job endlessly and choosing to do nothing about it. Breaking news people – you can change your path in life at any stage. We work so many hours in our life, at least choose something that you will enjoy.

Minimise the negative energy you sprinkle around like fairy dust complaining about your job that sucks the air from the positive people around you.

And let’s be good role models for our kids! I have a daughter in year ten who is currently trying to navigate her subject choices for the next two years whilst under never ending pressure to make a choice. Not surprising really that anxiety

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want to do in life. No wonder we find it easier to go with the path of least resistance and someone else’s suggestion, particularly if that’s what has happened before.

As a result, we may end up having been in our job for a while, completed our apprenticeship or finished our studies and wondering if we made the right decision. If we stop and think for a moment, we may realise that we have had little say or choice in the matter or felt that we had to con-tinue with the map given to us to avoid potential conflict or upset.

What if we were to decide to put away the map we’ve been given and instead use as a guide our inner compass? The purpose of a compass is to help us find our own way to where we want to be so, if we come to a stage when we wonder what we’re doing with our life and how we got there, it’s an opportunity to connect with that clear inner compass that aids in pointing us to our true North, our inner truth and values.

We all have childhood dreams of being something or following a certain path when we grow up – a doctor, teacher, policewoman or adventurer perhaps, but our dreams are often put aside or buried deep as we follow the map into someone else’s territory. While there we may lose the joy of education and miss out on the serendipitous opportunities of experiential learning about the world in general and our self in particular.

It’s never too late to reconnect to your inner compass, cast aside the map you have been following and create one of your own; who knows where you may end up?

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in our young people is high. As I have said to her, the career choice you make now, doesn’t have to be lifelong.

Your choices may be different in five years’ time or ten years’ time and that’s okay. Just maintain your belief in your own ability (special note to oestrogen carrying humans out there – one of the major areas that holds us back in the workplace is our own belief in our abilities).

Some of the most interesting people I have ever met, still don’t know what they would like to do at 40 but boy have they had fun along the way!

Believe in yourself and live the life you choose.

GIFTS: What is yours?

New boat ramp for Seagull Street WORKS are about to start on the new public boat ramp at Seagull Street in Slade Point.

Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said council was delivering on a long-standing community request for a boat-launching facility at Slade Point.

“Following a public consultation session held last year, council made some minor changes to the design to increase landscape buffering between the car park and nearby residents,” Mayor Williamson said.

“The works include a boat ramp, 15 car-trailer parking bays and footpaths at Seagull Street,” he said.

Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the Queensland Government was pleased to assist with a $1 million grant contribution towards this much-needed facility for Slade Point.

“Finding a suitable location that meets the criteria for a new recreational boating facility is a rarity - this is a huge win for Mackay region boaties,” Mrs Gilbert said.

“The long-term benefits of the new boat ramp will ease boating traffic at other popular launching spots in the Mackay area and provide better access for local residents of Slade Point and nearby suburbs,” she said.

“Since 2017, the Queensland Government has invested in new and improved facilities at the Grasstree Beach boat ramp, the River Street boat ramp, St Helens Beach boat ramp, Mackay Harbour (Port Binnli) boat ramp, Campwin boat ramp and Hay Point floating walkway.

“As of June 30, 2021, there were more than 22,200 registered vessels in the Mackay region, so we know how important these facilities are for our community.”

The project is expected to take five months to complete, weather permitting. The new boat ramp works are a Mackay Regional Council project with a $1 million grant contribution from the Queensland Government via Maritime Safety Queensland.

Thursday, 29 July, 2021

OPINION

Will this mess ever end?

George

Christensen

By George! Dawson MP Liberal National Party

WHEN are we going to get out of this mess?

When are all of these lockdowns, mask mandates, on-again off-again state border closures, the tracking and tracing and the like going to end?

Will it ever end?

Conventional wisdom seems to suggest that when we’ve reached peak vaccination, then we can be free. However, consider the State of Israel where about 80 per cent of their population of nine-million people are now vaccinated after an aggressive and coercive vaccination campaign by their government.

In the past month, there have been thousands of new COVID-19 cases in Israel and more than 80 percent of those cases involve fully vaccinated people. There’s also been 29 deaths from COVID-19 in Israel in the past month with about 80 percent of the deceased being fully vaccinated.

I cite these statistics not to enter into an argument about the effectiveness of the vaccine but to point out that even when peak vaccination occurs in a country it does not mean that cases and deaths stop.

As we slowly re-open the country and drop all impositions on our privacy and freedom, it is inevitable that we will see a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. If the Israel experience is anything to go by, those cases and deaths will probably be more than we are dealing with as a nation right now.

How will our mainstream media respond to this?

Will they treat the new cases and deaths like they did influenza in Australia in 2019 (where over 300,000 cases and over 800 deaths went largely unreported in the press). My guess is that they will continue screaming headlines and daily case and death tallies into our homes, pumping more fear into the populace.

How will our political leaders respond?

My guess is either by abrogating responsibility and letting the health bureaucrats make the call or by locking down harder to look like the tough guy or girl who is saving lives.

How will our health bureaucrats respond?

Probably much like now where they’re taking an approach that’s zero risk to COVID-19 over and on top of every other consideration like compassion, mental health and financial viability.

Right now Queensland health bureaucrats are requiring a fully vaccinated woman from Victoria to quarantine in a Brisbane hotel in order for her to see her brother who, at last report, was in a critical condition at Mackay Base Hospital following a horrific car crash at Pindi Pindi (which also claimed the life of their father). Where’s the heart or the sense in that?

It’s clear that health bureaucrats will continue to ride the wave of authority they’ve come to enjoy under this pandemic, restricting our freedoms and invading our privacy apparently for our own good.

But how the Australian public reacts is the biggest question. Will we continue to hide under the doona sucking our thumbs for fear of a virus that has a survivability rate greater than 997 out of 1000, or will we stand up to those who want to curtail our freedoms and invade our privacy forever?

And if the answer is the latter, the follow-on question is when?

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One for every member of your household would be excellent. Encouraging this in your workplace would be stellar. Being the person who initiates this in your wider community will make a big time difference.

For many of us, this is a given, and perhaps something we implemented years ago.

Perhaps you used to do it, but it’s gone out the window.

Today we are going to give you some startling information about plastic drink bottles and landfill.

Reducing landfill is an incredibly important goal.

It’s off the charts the difference it makes if we all carry our own refillable water bottle and vow to not

purchase single use plastic water bottles when we are out and about.

Bear with us while we share some super important information that may motivate a shift in habits.

Plastic bottles take pretty much forever to break down. In Australia each year we spend half a billion dollars on bottled water. You know we don’t need to do that, right? It’s actually more expensive per liter than petrol in some cases. Horrifyingly, Australians only recycle 36 percent of their PET bottles. We know we can do better and we can lead the way right here.

For every one litre bottle of water, it takes three litres of water to create it and one liter of oil. Jarring when we think about this on a global scale.

Importantly, plastic beverage containers are number three on the most found items in our waterways.

As residents of the Whitsundays we know more than anyone where these containers end up and the damage they can do on many levels, including wildlife.

Some progress: Since “Containers for Change” has been implemented in Queensland, the volume of bottles that reaches landfill has reduced.

Cherish live births Local disability expo A SURVEY of more than 1500 voters across the country has proven that support for the provision of medical care for children born alive as the result of a late-term abortion is extremely strong across all sectors of the community.

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen welcomed the findings of the survey conducted by Cherish Life Queensland which indicated that three times as many people support care for these babies rather than oppose care.

“There is a very clear message in the findings of this survey,” Mr Christensen said.

“The majority of people expect any baby should be afforded medical care, regardless of the circumstances of their birth.

“The survey shows that view is held by both Coalition and Labor voters.

“That view is held by people aged 18 to 34 and those aged over 65.

MORE than 17 per cent of Australians live with some form of disability and more than 10 per cent act as carers.

With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) there has been a marked increase in service providers in the disability sector.

Mackay Regional Council is launching the 2021 Mackay Disability Expo on Monday, September 6, at the Andergrove Community Centre on Celeber Drive to connect residents with providers, businesses and organisations in the disability sector.

The expo will run from 9am to 1pm.

The Disability Expo will be a platform for people with a disability to be informed about services, technology, aids and equipment available in the region and it will also be an opportunity for service providers and businesses to network and connect with each other.

Disability is defined as any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities.

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SEX is an important part of life.

For many men, thinking about sex starts early, often before puberty, and lasts until their final days on earth.

On one level, sex is just another hormone-driven bodily function designed to perpetuate the species.

On another, it’s a pleasurable activity. It’s also an activity that can help cement the bonds between two people.

Sexual health refers to a state of well-being that lets a man fully participate in and enjoy sexual activity. A range of physical, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors influence a man’s sexual health.

Optimal male sexual health includes sexual desire (libido) and the ability to get and sustain an erection (erectile function). Although physiology can affect both the desire for sex and the ability to have sex, mental health and emotional factors also play important roles.

Male sexual health isn’t merely the absence of disease. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get an erection or to maintain it long enough for satisfying sexual activity.

Many things can cause ED, including stress, depression, relationship issues, abnormally low testosterone, damage from urological surgery, and even cholesterol-clogged arteries. In fact, it is often an early warning sign for heart disease.

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COFFEE: Drink it from a reusable cup

Another good news story: Bundanoon is Australia’s first town free from bottled water being sold. As in, no stores sell bottles of water. This is an inspiring achievement and we would love to see the Whitsundays follow suit. There are high-quality filtered water sites provided all across their town, with no difference to the taste than filtered bottled water.

Imagine the difference this could make in our town alone, let alone if this happened nationally across Australia.

These days, there are visually appealing containers that are refillable for cold as well as hot liquids.

LETTUCE: Keep it fresh, not limp

A device like a vacuum pump, which forces the penis to swell with blood, can help men with physical erection problems maintain a healthy penis.

Pumps are also a good way to increase your size boys. Leg day is no longer the one you need to remember. Use It or Lose It! You need to have erections regularly to keep your penis in shape. “It has to be essentially exercised,” Vibrators aren’t only for women either. They work on the penis, too. In fact, vibration is so effective on the penis that often men with spinal cord injuries can ejaculate with the aid of a special medical vibrator.

In general, young men should be taking more responsibility for their sexual health. You are essentially leaving the fate of your future in someone else’s hands if you accept without proof the fact that contraception is covered for you by a female counterpart.

SAFE SEX no longer appears to be the priority that it may have been years ago in the heterosexual community. Try not to forget that some sexually transmitted diseases are fairly undetectable and alot are for life so some words for the wise: Don’t be a fool and cover your tool, and Got no protection, can’t use your erection Tea and Coffee Without the Single Use Cup Imagine if there was a social agreement, as in an expectation we carry our own cup with us. We are getting into the swing of this with reusable bags in our supermarkets, and hot liquid drinks could be next.

On our list of what we would love to see happen in the Whitsundays, is a branded Whitsunday hot liquid cup sold and reused by all of our coffee shops, vans and restaurants.

If you are passionate about zero waste and our region and like this idea, we are all about finding solutions and developing this kind of project.

In the meantime, take your own reusable hot liquid cup with lid to your favorite coffee shop and ask them if they will use it instead of a single use cup.

Even better, ask them if they would be part of getting the word out to their customers about reducing waste by bringing and filling reusable cups.

Hearing the Bundanoon story is inspiring. What else would you like to see implemented in our region? Join the conversation on social and let us know.

We would love to hear about your zero waste interest or journey. Feel free to connect with us on Instagram @zerowastewhitsundays for more resources or join our private FB group to share your story with us.

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: Which NRL team do you support?

Readers, what are your thoughts?

Let us know: news@mackaylocalnews.com.au www.mackaylocalnews.com.au

Gary Lawn

Jacob Glanville

Jessica Jobb

“Cowboys. It was Broncos but when the Cowboys started I jumped ship.”

“I don’t really follow the NRL but if I did probably Cowboys.”

“Raiders, my partner goes for them and he got me into it.”

Luke Crowther “Melbourne Storm, they’re good role models for kids.”

Has former Roosters coach Brad ‘Sir Frederick’ Fittler arrived undercover in Mackay early for tonight’s NRL clash?

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EDITORIAL

Support, don’t stigmatise AS THE mother of two teenagers – a boy and a girl – I was absolutely shocked to hear some of the stories which were brought to bear by Shakiera Williams’ story on teenage pregnancy in today’s edition.

Certainly, my own kids had come home and told me stories about what they hear and see at school but – maybe, maybe not – like other parents, you wonder what it real and what is, actually, more a case of amplification, exaggeration and Chinese whispers.

The realness of some of the stories – more of which you can read on our free website at mackaylocalnews.com.au – are gobsmacking. But you know what?

They are also inspiring.

Everyone one of us has a story – first, second or third hand – about a girl who fell pregnant young, was vilified and stigmatised, called a slut/tramp/trollop/ tart, and then was made leave school or hide away somehow.

We also know that a lot of these women have carved for themselves some incredible lives – and those I, as just one commentator here, know of are absolutely inspiring.

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One common theme is apparent though: it’s the woman – or girl – who is dragged through the mud, name called and shunned. It’s she who endures the glare and judgement of a cruel society. In way too many cases it’s the boy / man who fades into the ether and even if he takes ‘responsibility’, he is not subjected to the same dreadful treatment.

That is not a feminist rant. It is a fact of life; one that is all too often conspicuous by its absence in the age-old birds and bees conversations. It’s also why I deliberately mention I am a mum to a son and a daughter – because the responsibility of everything to do with this issue is incumbent on both our boys and our girls.

KRISTY said she got this tattoo done three years ago.

“I like tattoos and liked this design. It was done by Griffo at State of the Art Tattoo.”

But more, it’s a responsibility we need to carry as a community.

In Mackay, that support and the degree of choice a girl has is limited. We don’t even have a clinic here that will safely and privately enable terminations.

Instead of vilifying and judging, looking down on these girls from the comfort of our smug and fortunate positions, we need to be looking at how to better support these kids when they’re faced with having kids themselves.

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And if you are sitting there saying ‘they should just keep their legs together / their parents should have brought them up better / they should be locked up” or offering some other sanctimonious bit of ‘advice’, then please be aware that you’re not helping.

We need to be empowering our girls and young women and fostering a strong sense of worth – even in the hardest of cases. There are some great services out there, but they’re still not enough; especially when they are also battling against the impacts of judgement and sanctimony.

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Too often the cookie-cutter approach to everything from maths homework to behaviour to expectation is leaving those who don’t fit the mould to languish.

We all have a responsibility to support and nurture our youth – all of them, not just the ones we think ‘deserve’ it. ¬Meredith Papas, Editor

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: Which NRL team do you support?

Readers, what are your thoughts?

Let us know:

Peter White

Peter Williams

Robyn Loadman

Shane Lamperd

“Melbourne Storm, because I’m from Melbourne.”

“Broncos, but they’re not doing too well at the moment.”

“Cowboys, I’ve been in Queensland for 50 years.”

“Panthers, they’re up and coming and they’re a good team to watch.”

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Eavesdropping on phone calls ANNASTASIA The Omnipotent (ATO) answers the phone: Hello. Who’s that? Prime Minister who? Oh, ScoMo. How’re they hangin’? Let me answer that. They’re like your opinion poll ratings and grocery prices — down, down.

Had to throw that one in. I crack myself up sometimes. Bet you wish you were in Queensland now.

I’m in lockdown, doing it tough like all the other plebs, but riding the crest of the wave — the people’s princess.

Hold on, I’ve got our Games guru Coatesy on the other line.

Hello JC. How high do you want me to jump this time? I set a world high jump record in Tokyo and my opening ceremony backflip with double pike and barrel roll would have earned me gymnastics gold.

You could have at least waited until the bloody media conference was over before you changed my itinerary.

Yeah — he who pays the piper, blah, blah — but let me in on your little jokes next time so I can at least pretend to laugh.

Anyway, I forgive you. You play music and I dance even if I don’t know the tune.

Hold on, the PM’s on the line.

Sorry ScoMo. Had to do my daily genuflect to He Who Must Be Obeyed. Ya know he believes he’s JC? Now what can I do to …. I mean ….. for, you today.

What? You’ve got to be kidding. Act in the national interest?

Get stuffed. What rock have you been hiding under for the past 18 months? The premiers are skinning this cat. Y ou just hold it and pay the vet bills.

If you haven’t got anything more meaningful to talk about, hang up now. I’ve got to grovel to JC. Sorry about that, JC. Fancy the doormat thinking he has preference over you. Now where were we?

No, you didn’t embarrass me in Tokyo. I’m more than capable of doing that myself. I should never have said I would not go to the Games opening ceremony without checking with you first.

For a brief, stupid moment I thought I’d do what the people of Queensland wanted, but you soon put me straight. Serves me

HELLO, HELLO, someone stole my mobile phone, HELLO. Can anyone hear me? right. hanks for being such a benevolent dictator. Got to go, I’ve got that vulture V’landys on the line. Bye. Bloody hell Peter, what’s your rugby league rabble trying to do to me? Even the Aussie Rules ratbags are causing me less grief than your lot.

Can’t you slip something into the players’ water bottles and get their mind off women for a while? And what about the hangers-on?

We give them more concessions than are handed out on pension day and they still break the rules.

No, your competition is safe.

Just play all games, including the grand final, here. You know how we do things in Queensland.

Take no notice of Saint Jeannette.

She has to make hollow CHO threats about shutting the competition down.

I’ll say I’m furious every second day, you say sorry every other day, and we’ll carry on as normal.

Queenslanders love the theatre of politics, especially when mixed with football.

They’re so gullible I sometimes can’t believe my luck. I often wonder how they breathe without ventilators.

Talk later Peter — maybe in a corporate box at the grand final.

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Better get back to the PM. Are you there ScoMo? What the …….! He hung up on me.

Rude bastard.

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Joel’s last dance, ciao baby

By JOEL BOW IT’S cool when rad things come to an end. It’s not about the disappointment, it’s about what’s next, what’s around the river bend.

It seems that just like Jerry Seinfeld, I reckon it’s time to exit stage right while I’m on top. Or at least take a break for a bit. Heading North that I created with music and lyrics by Graeme Connors was a sold-out success with an absolute dream cast and crew, and was the highlight of the Mackay Festival of Arts.

That and Matt Tandy’s 37 gigs causing havoc to gals and gays all over the shop. He’s so beautiful and talented. The past eight years have been a gosh darn hoot and it’s been bloody nice to produce dozens of burlesque shows and musicals like 13, Songs for a New World, Rent and A Chorus Line with my beloved Tania Attard and Red Giraffe Theatre, and I had time to smash out a few magnificent cabaret shows.

Sometimes good stuff happens. Sometimes ya gotta vamp, baby. Man, I’ve brought some big dog cabaret stars to town like Matthew Lee Robinson, Chelsea Gibb, Steven Kramer, Madeline Cain, Shanon D Whitelock, Carlotta OA, Michael Griffiths, Lance Horne and my best of all bests

ALL he wants to do is dance (and make romance)

Kurt Phelan. Some moments I’ve loved: Tara Hanrahan singing I’m Still Hurting in Kurt Phelan and Friends, Kyra Geoghegan, Reg Walker, Kennedy Foley, Andrew Obst, the McCully’s and Angie Smith in anything and everything! Tania Attard’s direction of Hairspray, 13, A Chorus Line and Superstar, Amber Hollywood singing Stars and the Moon in Songs for a New World, Tate Obst in 13, Kristyn Everett produc-

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ing Sweeney Todd and Sammy Munt as Val in A Chorus Line. Fun fact, Sammy’s audition was incredible.

She dressed the part and learnt the monologue and song and performed it flawlessly. Other rad gear, Dean Salty in Bonnie and Clyde (the bathtub scene), the bows in Legally Blonde, Kelly Coopers warm up for Sweeney Todd, weight scales at the Wicked audition, Libby Courtice and the sexiest skipping rope in Legally Blonde, Johnny Manning’s return to the Mackay theatre scene and Sarah Rozekrans in Avenue Q – it’s coming but trust me she’ll be the best in it. Awards are nice and I was super chuffed to snag a place on the 50 most influential people in Mackay list, was nominated for an Australia Day award for services to Arts, winning the Best Show award in the Anywhere Festival, several arts grants and was nominated for performer of the year with the truly awesome MMCP, my heart is full and happy.

I got to choreograph some bloody great gigs like Rock of Ages, Rent and Sweeney Todd alongside Mackay’s finest director Cheryl Peppin. We work well together cause we share the same passion, community involvement and what those in the know call ‘theatre blood’.

When you grow up in the Mackay music scene, performing on the MECC, Hatten and Lynette Denny Space stages, we share a bond. Add to that, stunners like Karen Bonham, Sharon Thompson, Angie Smith, Amanda Katsadoros and Tania Attard.

I’d love someone to produce the following musicals please: Into the Woods, Company (the female Bobbi version – cue Molly Rossetto as Bobbi and Anthony Edwards and Dean Slaty as the gay couple), Nine and Gypsy.

Oh hey, young dancers and singers dreaming of being in pro musicals. I never thought I’d be creating and producing shows in my hometown (I thought I’d be dance captain in a trashy Vegas style show at the Fiji Hilton) but now, as a real life grown up, I got to cast my niece in her first professional musical and work with my best mates. Do not lose sight of the possibilities.

So, remember to buy tickets to shows, clap loudly even if the orchestra and ensemble were average and the tapping from the frumpy old bloke was beige, just be a great support network to the arts. Mackay is punching way above it’s weight in the performing arts world so high five to that.

And that’s showbiz, kid.

About Joel Bow: Joel would like someone to rescue the cinemas in town and turn the five different cinemas into different themed rooms. My suggestions: a cat-patting ring, slinky cabaret stage, 400-seat musical theatre stage with proscenium arch, a waltz tap arena hosted by Megan Geoghegan and a figure skating rink.

Dancing for a decade

DANCING: A good activity for the kids

TIME flies when you’re having fun!

Just ask the crew at Fusion Dance Arts.

The Pioneer Valley based dance and fitness school has notched up its first decade and it is going strong with more than 50 students across its wide range of classes.

The Club first started in Marian and has recently relocated to Mirani, setting up classes in their own premises.

It was a big move – stepping up from its previous community hall digs to take on their own premises, but as the school was rapidly growing, it was clearly becoming the only way to go.

Owner and principal operator Jocelyn Cowper said the school offered tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, acro and musical theater disciplines to students.

“We offer these classes four days a week,we have tiny tots classes from three years and we go right up to adults with dance fit,” she said.

Paint, drink, raise funds

By LAUREN LORD

IN JANUARY I had the idea to put together a new fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Council and the Mackay & Pioneer Valley Relay for Life Paint & Sip In the Valley.

My vision was to bring this awesome concept to the people in the Pioneer Valley, to expose them to local artistic talent and give them the chance to have a fun afternoon in the name of a good cause. I partnered up with local artist (now based in Moranbah) Maddison Borg, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, and Paint & Sip in the Valley was born.

Much to my surprise, all 60 tickets sold out in under 48 hours!

So, back by popular demand,

we hosted our second Paint & Sip in the Valley on 17 and 18 April.

We made sure it was a whole new experience, this time with multi-award winning local artist Catherine Clark-Dowden donating her time to instruct the class.

Again, we sold out all tickets in a matter of a couple of days, and the event went very well. Catherine is renowned for her artwork depicting livestock and farm animals, and so she taught us all to paint a gorgeous rooster and everyone’s looked excellent!

So far from these two events we have raised $4000 for the Cancer Council and my goal now is to raise $10,000 through paint and sips by the end of the year!

And thus, I am excited to announce that we will be bringing a

brand new Paint & Sip experience to the Valley on August 7 and 8.

This time, Marian-based artist Toni Whitecross from Etched in Stone and Artistry will be sharing her wisdom with us and taking us step by step through a brand new work of art.

Tickets for our August event are on sale now and there are still some available for both our Saturday and Sunday sessions. Tickets include drinks, nibblies, entry into the lucky door prize and everything needed to create your own take-home masterpiece. There will also be raffles on the day where we attendees will have the opportunity to win some vouchers, pieces of art and more.

Tickets are available atr www. trybooking.com/BSSZA

ART: Paint, sip, enjoy...

“There are also the standard exams which we offer, and there is a fantastic end of year performance, however we don’t participate in any eisteddfod work.

“Purely with the exam work, we run is different from most of the other studios in Mackay our exams normally fall during Eisteddfod times.

“For my students, I feel dance is for building confidence and great technique. having a bit of fun and be social.”

Jocelyn said the skills learned by her students, are life learning lessons that will continue well into adulthood.

“Dancing for me was always an outlet and I wanted to pass that on to the children I teach.

“I want to keep that going and offer kids the opportunity to enjoy it and have some fun,” she said.

“Dancing is not just learning a few dance steps it’s so much more.”

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A dedicated community member ONE of Sarina’s best-known farmers has earnt himself an honourable mention this week as the Sarina Show gets ready to kick off.

Cane and cattle farmer Malcolm Langdon is president of the Sarina Show Society and the proud father of a soon-to-bewedded daughter.

Mackay Local News cadet reporter Jacob got to know a bit about Malcolm.

Name: Malcolm Langdon Age: 62 Home: Homebush Road, Sarina Profession: Farmer How long have you been a Cane farmer/Cattle Farmer?

Approximately 40 years it’s a bit of a lifestyle, you know. You can pick and choose when you have your days off.

Position in the show society: President How long have you been with the society?

Roughly four years How did you get the position?

Was it something you wanted or something you just fell into?

My wife Jane was on the committee and encouraged me to get

SUDOKU: Very

involved.

What has been the most satisfying moment for you?

The involvement of all the people from different walks of life and the new friendships I’ve made over the years.

What is it that you love about the job?

The friendships that have been made and the comradeship.

Is there anything you look forward to doing each year?

I look forward to doing general maintenance around the grounds.

What does the job entail?

Maintenance and coordination of the various clubs around the grounds How does one go about getting into the show society?

Ring the office for some information about becoming either a yearly or life member and attending an AGM. Would you recommend more people to volunteer to help out with community events? If so, how would they go about it?

It would be great to see more of the younger generation come on board to help keep things running and help keep up with the ever-changing world we live in today.

Is the job difficult to juggle with everything else in your life?

It can get difficult at times, but it is manageable.

MALCOLM: Farmer, fisherman, family man Would you like it any other way?

No, life is great just how it is.

Is there anyone you would like to thank?

All the volunteers and committee that help keep things going and moving along.

Do you have any final comments the communities of the Isaac, Whitsunday and Mackay regions?

Become members of the show society and start volunteering and

“I have been show

president for two years and haven’t been to a single show!

Hard

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come to the best local show in the district.

I hear you won’t be at the show this year as you have a conflicting date. Would you care to tell the readers about it?

I have a third daughter’s wedding which is being held at the Mackay Botanical Gardens with a reception in the Paxton Hall there.

Who handles the show while you are away?

Our two vice presidents Ron Gurnett and Steve Wesche. I have been the president for two years now and haven’t been to a single show as last year’s was canceled due to COVID and now I have my daughter’s wedding!

Insane

By numerous reader requests :)

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4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 10:55 Heywire 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News

9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 7 *Live* 7:30 AFL: Round 20: Teams TBA *Live* 10:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 7 - Late Evening Session *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 7 - Wrap *Live* 1:00 Megatruckers (M l) 1:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)

1:00 The Conners (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:30 Friends (PG) 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (M)

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5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:30 72 Cutest Animals 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra

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6:00 Home Shopping 8:30 Travel Oz (PG) 10:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 11:00 The Secret Daughter (PG) 5:00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 6:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 8 - Primetime Session *Live* 10:00 Escape To The Country 12:00 Home Rescue (PG)

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3:50 PBS Newshour 4:50 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 7:35 Building The Ultimate (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 Movie: “Horses Of God” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Abdelhakim Rachid (In Arabic/ French) 2:40 France 24 News In English From Paris

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:30 Movie: “The Highway Rat” (G) (’17) Stars: Rob Brydon 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (M s) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (PG) 9:20 Black Mirror (MA15+) 10:30 Sammy J (PG) 10:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M l)

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4:20 Movie: “Fame” (PG) (’09) Stars: Kay Panabaker 6:35 Movie: “Growing Up Smith” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jason Lee 8:30 Movie: “Rust And Bone” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Marion Cotillard (In French) 10:45 Movie: “Reinventing Marvin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Finnegan Oldfield (In French)

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6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Overnight Session *Live*

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Pooches At Play [s] 8:30 Destination Dessert [s] 9:00 Australia By Design [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Left Off The Map [s] 12:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 1:30 Freshly Picked [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI (M v) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Gymnastics: Artistic World Challenge Cup, Varna 2020 (Part 1) 5:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:30 WWII: Battles For Europe (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Beatles: Eight Days A Week (M l) 9:30 Lennon’s Last Weekend (M d) 10:40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:35 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) 12:30 Life And Birth (M) 3:55 Stopping Male Suicide (MA15+)

5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 72 Cutest Animals 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG)

3:00 Movie: “The Hound Of The Baskervilles” (PG) (’59) Stars: Peter Cushing 4:50 Movie: “Khartoum” (G) (’66) Stars: Charlton Heston 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Coroner (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

2:00 The Bowls Show 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Afternoon Session *Live* 6:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Cold Case (M s,v) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d,v)

11:30 Scorpion (PG) 1:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 4:00 Pooches At Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 Mighty Machines (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (MA15+)

4:05 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:30 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:00 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 6:50 Life After People (PG) 7:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 8:30 WWE Legends (M) 10:05 Dark Side Of The Ring (MA15+) 10:55 The Investigation (M) (In Danish/ Swedish)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:15 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Tall Poppy: A Skater’s Story 9:55 Louis Theroux: Dark States - Heroin Town (MA15+) 11:00 Catalyst: The Truth About Fasting 11:55 And We Danced

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Brief 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 10:00 ABC News Weekend

6:00 American Restoration (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 7:00 Storage Wars (PG) 8:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 *Live* 3:00 TBA 6:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Wrap *Live* 1:00 Outback Opal Hunters (M l)

12:55 The Dog House (PG) 2:00 The Conners (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Funny Girls (MA15+) 2:30 Charmed (M v) 3:30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG)

4:50 Movie: “Swallows And Amazons” (PG) (’16) Stars: Bobby McCulloch 6:40 Movie: “Song Of Granite” (PG) (’17) Stars: Michael O’Chonfhlaola (In Gaelic/ Irish) 8:30 Movie: “How To Talk To Girls At Parties” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Elle Fanning

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S P O N S O R E D

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STEPHEN ANDREW State Member for Mirani

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Special Advertising Feature

Regional highlight THE Sarina Show and Rodeo is a highlight for our region; an occasion for locals to showcase their talents, produce and livestock.

The dedication of the Sarina Show Society to making ‘our show’ a hallmark on the regional events calendar boosting business and providing stimulus for our town; must be congratulated.

I encourage everyone from the Mirani electorate and beyond to get to Sarina on the weekend and immerse in a country show and rodeo that has a little bit of something on offer for everyone. One of the best reasons is this event provides an opportunity for us all to bond with our loved ones and share in a new experience, reating memories for a lifetime.

The Sarina Show and Rodeo will bring together all the best things about our community and after a tough year dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, uniting communities together has never been more important.

The thrill of a rodeo, brings its unique atmosphere, throw in a good dose of sugar from the food vendors and plenty of opportunities to enjoy like the arts pavilion, wood chopping, horse jumping and much more you’ve got one helluva party.

What better way to put a smile on everyone’s face than the sudden, bright, moving sparks compelling us to watch the fireworks. From the tiniest tots to your grumpiest grandpas, see you all there for some wholesome family fun.

Stephen Andrews State Member for Mirani

Show sponsors make for a great event “Where the rodeo meets the show, there is only one place to go...

SARINA SHOW!”

Stephen Andrew - MP for Mirani Mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au | 07 4806 0700

THANKS to our Sponsors!

Without the support from our incredible sponsors, we would not be able to make this fantastic annual event a reality! So, to you, we say THANK YOU! Major Sponsor: Bendigo Bank Community Bank, Sarina Platinum Sponors: Permanent Way Solutions, Wilmar Sugar Australia Pty Ltd, Sarina Crane Hire, Croyden Contract Carriers, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal,

Liqua Force, Sarina Sporting Services Club, Gold Sponsors: Chaffey Power, Mi Scaffold Pty Ltd, Tincone Industrial Services Silver Sponsors: Bill Matton Transport, Canegrowers Mackay, Goodies Excavations, JJ’s Waste, Nutrien Ag Solutions, P Comino & Sons, Sarina Veterinary Surgery, Tandara Hotel, Dh Slashing & Landscaping, Cnc Hire, Stephen Andrews Mp, Pursehouse Rural,

Bronze Sponorship: Gdl Rural, Hayes & Co, John Zelenka Electrical, Plane Creek Productivity Services Limited, QSL, Sarina Dental Care, Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Group, Kevin Paul, Wilmar Bioethanol Australia Pty Ltd Other Sponsors: Sarina Fibre Arts, Qcwa – Sarina Branch, Brieffies Family, Les & Lilian Brown, Perry Family, Keir Family, Merril Williams

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Sarina showgirls represent proudly SARINA Show is proud to introduce its two showgirl ambassadors.

Miss Showgirl Sarina Josephine Dahtler, 20, is a Customer Service Officer at Sarina Community Bank while studying a Bachelor of Science degree with CQ University.

Her community involvement is considerable being the current Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of the Mackay Region. She has an affiliation with the Sarina Bird Club as her family are members and show their birds regularly at local shows.

Josie entered and was chosen as Sarina Show Society’s representative to compete at the Central Queensland Showgirl Finals held on Saturday 26th June, 2021 at Yeppoon as the hosting Show Society.

Josie was selected on the night to be the Central Queensland Finalist to compete at the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards hosted by Queensland Ag Shows at the 2021 Brisbane Exhibition being one of eleven finalists to compete for the Award.

This competition has been running since 1983 with a mission to recognise, develop and celebrate young female leaders in our community.

Sarina Rural Ambassador and

winner of CQ Rural Ambassador 2021 Ashton Solli, 29, currently works as a storeperson for Aurizon at Sarina. She has completed a Cert III in Agriculture and a Cert III (trades) Plumbing. She is a committee member of Sarina Show Society and her volunteer services are invaluable.

From an early age Ashton was involved with shows both as a pavilion exhibitor and showing horses and cattle in the ring. She has also competed and won Junior Judging competitions and a previous Sarina Showgirl Award.

Ashton entered and was chosen to represent Sarina Show Society in the recent Central Queensland Rural Ambassador Award Finals held at Yeppoon as the hosting Show Society.

Ashton was selected as the Central Queensland finalist to compete in the 2021 Marsh Queensland Rural Ambassador State Finals to be hosted by Queensland Ag Shows at the 2021 Brisbane Exhibition.

The Marsh Rural Ambassador Awards are open to men and women 20-30 years who have a strong commitment to the rural industries and an involvement and passion for the Agricultural Show movement. It is now a National competition with New Zealand joining since 2008.

COWGIRL: Sarina Rural Ambassador and winner of CQ Rural Ambassador 2021 Ashton Solli. Ashton entered and was chosen to represent Sarina Show Society in the recent Central Queensland Rural Ambassador Award Finals held at Yeppoon as the hosting Show Society

Major Sponsor Sarina Show

Proudly supporting Sarina Show Society for over 12 years.

GOOD SHOW: Miss Showgirl Sarina, Josie Dahtler is a Customer Service Officer at the Community Bank, Sarina. She is described by the bank as “a wonderful employee”. Josie also won the CQ Regional Finals recently in Yeppoon. She will participate in the Miss Showgirl finals at the Brisbane Ekka next week.

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SARINA

SHOWGROUNDS ENTRY | EXIT MAIN OFFICE BAR | CANTEEN AREA HORSE STABLING TOILETS | SHOWERS RODEO RING GENERAL PARKING CAMP GROUNDS & COMPETITORS PARKING OUT OF BOUNDS TO VEHICLES

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS SATURDAY 31ST JULY 8.00AM

RING EVENTS

9.00AM

POULTRY & PIGEON JUDGING

9.00AM

BEEF CATTLE JUDGING

9.30AM

CAGED BIRD JUDGING

10.00AM

DOG JUDGING

10.00AM

PAVILION OPEN TO PUBLIC Sarina Sugar Shed

10.00AM

BAR OPENS

11.00AM

STUD CATTLE JUDGING

1.00PM

SUGAR CANE JUDGING

1.30pm

JET-PACK ENTERTAINMENT

1.00PM

BEEF CATTLE PUBLIC AUCTION Auctioneers for 2021 NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, HAYES & CO, ELDERS, JW LIVESTOCK & SBB/GLD RURAL

1.00PM

WOOD CHOP

3.30PM

JET-PACK ENTERTAINMENT

5.00PM

RODEO, BRONCS & PODDY RIDES

7.00PM JET-PACK ENTERTAINMENT 7.30PM

OPENING OF THE SHOW

8.00PM

FIREWORKS – PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SARINA COMMUNITY BANK & SHOWMAN’S GUILD

8.15PM

CONTINUATION OF RODEO

And after the Rodeo at the Bar rock the night away with entertainment in the bar.

SUNDAY 1st AUGUST 8.00AM

RING EVENTS

9.00AM

WOOD CHOP

10.00AM

BAR OPENS

10.30AM

JUNIOR RODEO, PODDY RIDES, BULL RIDES & BARREL RACING

12.00PM JET-PACK ENTERTAINMENT

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It’s on with the show, this is it!

IT’S on with the show! The Sarina Show that is!

With mild temperatures (1525 degrees) and reasonably clear skies forecast for the weekend in Sarina, the annual event is expected to attract near-record crowds.

Add to that, last year’s Show being cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s a recipe for a success!

Sarina Show president Mal Langdon said the Show Society committee had been working hard to ensure the showgrounds were in peak condition and the event had a host of great attractions.

Mr Langdon said this would be like the dawn of a new era for the show – which is a common theme post COVID – with a new approach taken to the running of the event.

“We have been able to really look at what we can do and what’s working well, as well as look at how we can make the event even better,” Mr Langdon said.

“For us this is all about community – it is why the Show happens every year and it is what’s behind everything we do to make it happen.”

Mr Langdon also paid tribute to

CANEGROWERS MACKAY

the committee and the volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the year – and especially in the lead up to and during the event – to make it such as success.

“To all the Patrons, Members Invited Guests, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Judges, Stewards, Volunteers, Entertainers and the Sarina and Surrounding Communities – we say thank you. We are very grateful for the work everyone puts in.”

Of course, hand in hand with the Sarina Show is the prestigious Sarina Rodeo which sees competitions from throughout the state and country line up to show case their talent.

This year’s event will see the junior rodeo, poddy rides, bull rides and barrel racing staged on Sunday from 10.30am with the main rodeo event – with rodeo and broncs staged from 5.30pm Saturday.

This year’s show program is as diverse as it is extensive – with something for everyone!

On Saturday show-goers will be treated to the community’s pavilion exhibits which open to the public from 10am.

These will showcase the arts

and crafts; as well as home-grown and home-made goodies.

Before taking those in, though, check out the poultry and pigeon judging, which is at 9am.

The bar also opens at 10am (and will stay open into the night, after the Saturday night fireworks, so you can whet your whistle and catch up with mates.

(Remember, though, drink responsibly and don’t drive under the influence!) There will be an incredible array of yummy food vendors, from the traditional dagwood dogs and doughnuts, to roast beef rolls, waffles and various other delicious offerings!

The official opening ceremony will be held at 7.30pm Saturday, just before the fireworks at 8am.

Other entertainment at the show will be the Reptile Animal Kingdom, Jetpack Entertainment, Community displays and, of course, all the fun of Side Show Allley!

“We just want people to come along and have a most enjoyable day,” Mr Langdon said.

“That’s why we do what we do!”

Proud Sponsors of Sarina Show.

“Come & see us there!”

Please be patient in sugarcane areas. We’re harvesting export income for Queensland.

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ABOVE AND ABOVE RIGHT: Woodchopping is a popular event at the Sarina Show as seen in these pics from a

Chance to see outstanding sugarcane KEVIN

BORG FARMERS and the displays of their produce are at the heart of an agricultural Show.

Sarina Show is no exception.

Sugarcane growers in the district have for years proudly displayed their cane for the interest of local residents.

This year we are expecting a large number of exhibits after a good growing season following better climatic conditions.

Growers will be pleased to be back in the competition after the hiatus last year caused by

COVID-19. It will be an opportunity for a brief pause in their busy harvest season to have a quick chat with other growers and to check out the standard of cane produced across the district.

It will also be Show visitors’ opportunity to investigate what cane varieties produce the best tonnage and the most sugar by talking to the growers and the staff of the Plane Creek Productivity Services Limited at the display.

The numers Q240 and SRA253 will mean nothing to you now and yet to growers they are the hope of larger harvests and better returns in the future. Will these varieties be among the competition winners this year? Be sure to ask the judges what makes an outstanding

sugarcane.

Please also drop in to the CANEGROWERS Mackay tent, too, to learn more about the sugar industry. Did you know that Australia is now the second largest raw sugar exporter in the world?

Great to think that the sugar grown in Sarina is an important part of that statistic.

Do take away a free sample of something sweet from our stall.

On a special day like Show day there is nothing nicer than spoiling yourself with a sweet treat while you walk around the other exhibits like the fine arts, ring events, wood chip, sideshow alley and prime cattle. Enjoy your day!

CANEGROWERS Mackay is a proud sponsor of the Show.

Proud sponsors of

the 56TH Annual

SARINA SHOW

Sat 31ST JULY Sun 1ST AUg Gates open 9am

BRETT JURD Executive Manager Asset Management

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5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 12:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:40 Botched (M mp,n) [s] 9:40 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 The Arrangement (M l,s,v) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* [s]

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [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 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Kitty Flanagan: Smashing (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Underground 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Becoming Bond (MA15+) 9:15 Marley (M d) 11:50 SBS World News 12:20 The Investigation (M) (In Danish/ Swedish) 1:15 Das Boot (MA15+) (In German/ English/ French) 4:05 Vice Guide To Film (M)

5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG)

3:35 Movie: “Carry On Cruising” (G) (’62) Stars: Sidney James 5:30 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:35 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (PG)

1:00 Movie: “Sleeping With The Enemy” (M l,s,v) (’91) Stars: Julia Roberts 3:00 The Zoo 3:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 Judge John Deed

12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2021 11:20 Blue Bloods (M) 12:15 Home Shopping

3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (M) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Hypothetical (M) 9:20 Taskmaster (M l)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (M l,s) 8:30 David Attenborough’s Tasmania 9:20 Devil’s Advocate 9:30 Doctor Who (PG) 10:20 Grand Designs New Zealand 11:05 Escape From The City 12:00 QI (M s)

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

6:00 American Restoration (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 7:00 Heavy Rescue (PG) 8:00 Storage Wars (PG) 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 10 - Wrap *Live* 1:00 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG)

1:00 Five Bedrooms (M l,s) 2:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (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 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:55 Movie: “Hacker” (PG) (’19) Stars: Rumle Kærså (In French) 5:40 Movie: “Boychoir” (PG) (’14) Stars: Garrett Wareing 7:35 Movie: “A Man In A Hurry” (M l) (’18) Stars: Fabrice Luchini (In French) 9:30 Movie: “Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life” (M l,n) (’10) (In Russian/ English/ French)

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* [s]

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5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:45 rage (PG)

3:30 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Lightning v Giants *Live* 5:30 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M v) 8:40 The Closer (M v) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (MA15+) 10:40 Law And Order (M v) 11:40 Shades Of Blue (MA15+)

3:00 Surf Patrol 3:30 Border Patrol (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M) 10:30 Deadly Dates (M v) 11:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 12:30 Pie In The Sky (PG)

12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v,d) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M v,s) 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 12:15 Home Shopping

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 Roswell: The First Witness (M) 9:30 Limetown (MA15+)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 8:50 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (M) 9:20 Doctor Who (PG) 10:10 Starstruck (M l,d) 10:35 Fleabag (M l,s) 11:00 The Games (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 5:55 Heywire 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:55 Heywire 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Business

6:00 American Restoration (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 7:00 Heavy Rescue (PG) 8:00 Storage Wars (PG) 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 11 - Wrap *Live* 1:00 LPL Pro (MA15+) 3:00 Storage Wars Canada (PG)

1:00 Five Bedrooms (M l,n) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (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 (M s) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:25 Movie: “The Tree Of Life” (PG) (’11) Stars: Brad Pitt 6:00 Movie: “The Triplets Of Belleville” (PG) (’03) Stars: Michèle Caucheteux (In French) 7:30 Movie: “The Wave” (M l) (’15) (In Norwegian) 9:30 Movie: “The Band’s Visit” (M l) (’11) (In Hebrew/ Arabic/ English)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 The Recording Studio (PG) [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [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 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (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 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 Rosehaven [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 1:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Instant Family” (M) (’18) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 The First 48 (M) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* [s]

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M d) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:40 Bull (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Dateline 2:40 Insight 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Jackie Chan: Building An Icon (M) (In English/ French) 8:30 Billy Graham (PG) 10:35 SBS World News 11:05 Unknown Amazon: Secrets Of Survival (M) 11:50 Trapped (M l,s,v) (In Icelandic)

5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG)

3:30 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Swifts v Thunderbirds *Live* 5:30 Beauty And The Reef (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (PG) 10:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:50 Antiques Roadshow

3:00 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 3:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M) 10:15 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 1:30 The Surgery Ship (PG)

12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Head Case (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 Seal Team (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping

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 The Act (MA15+) 9:35 Movie: “I Am Steve McQueen” (M) (’14) Stars: Robert Downey Jr.

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Art Works 9:00 Whiteley (M l,s) 10:30 Doctor Who (PG) 11:20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds 12:25 Back Roads (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:55 Heywire 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Business

6:00 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 6:30 Storage Wars (PG) 7:20 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 Wrap *Live* 1:00 LPL Pro: 2021 CS (MA15+) 3:00 Storage Wars Canada (PG) 3:30 Gold Fever (PG) 4:00 Ax Men (M)

1:00 Five Bedrooms (M l,n) 2:00 Mom (M d,s) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (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 Rules Of Engagement (PG)

5:30 Movie: “The Ash Lad: In The Hall Of The Mountain King” (PG) (’17) Stars: Eili Harboe (In Norwegian/ Danish) 7:30 Movie: “Girl” (PG) (’18) Stars: Victor Polster (In Flemish/ French) 9:30 Movie: “Behind The Candelabra” (M d,l,s) (’13) Stars: Michael Douglas

10:30 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] 11:00 The Wildlife Revolution - A Catalyst Special [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Win The Week [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (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 Program To Be Advised

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 1:00 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 NRL: Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos *Live* [s] 9:45 Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Chicago Med (M mp) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* [s]

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:15 The World’s Most Luxurious Super Yachts (PG) 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Jane Fonda (In English/ French) 8:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 9:40 The Good Fight (M) 10:40 SBS World News

5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG)

3:35 Movie: “Poison Pen” (PG) (’39) Stars: Flora Robson 5:10 Grizzly Bear Cubs And Me (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 The First 48 (M v) 8:30 Paramedics (PG) 9:30 Kings Cross ER (PG) 10:30 Law And Order (M v) 11:30 Shades Of Blue (M) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow

3:00 The Zoo 3:30 Surf Patrol 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 11:50 Andrew Denton’s Interview (PG)

12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal Team (M v) 11:30 FBI (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping

3:45 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 The Curse Of Oak Island (M l)

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (M) 9:10 Win The Week 9:40 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) 10:10 Doctor Who (PG) 11:15 That Pacific Sports Show

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

6:00 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 6:30 Storage Wars: Zen Masters Of The Universe (PG) 7:20 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 13 - Wrap *Live* 1:00 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 2:30 Storage Wars Canada (PG)

1:00 Five Bedrooms (M l,s) 2:00 Mom (M d,s) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (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 Neighborhood (PG)

5:50 Movie: “Binti” (PG) (’19) Stars: Bebel Tshiani Baloji (In Dutch) 7:30 Movie: “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool” (M l,s) (’17) Annette Bening 9:30 Movie: “Jimi: All Is By My Side” (M l,s,v) (’13) Stars: Imogen Potts 11:40 Movie: “Aloys” (M l) (’16) Stars: Georg Friedrich (In German)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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PUZZLES

• MACKAY LOCAL NEWS

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chill-zone

SPIRITS BRIDGE STAR SIGNS 23-29 JULY Aries

The Ram: Mar 21 - Apr 22

Dear rams, sometimes in life we have dreams and have hope of them coming true. This week rams need to allow themselves to be daring and take tangible steps towards your dreams.

Taurus

The Bull: Apr 21- May 21

Oh sensitive and caring bulls, this week it’s best to focus on the present as dragging up the past won’t help you step forward and you may lose an amazing opportunity.

Gemini

The Twins: May 22 - Jun 22

My mercurial twins, this week you may feel no one is listening. The only way to move forward is to speak clearly from your heart and hope someone understands.

Cancer

The Crab: Jun 22 - Jul 23

Dear crabs, last weekend’s full moon shone so brightly and the beautiful moon is your ruler. Watch this week as the light she shone upon you brings endings to stress that has worries, and shines a light at the end of the tunnel for you to crawl forward again.

Leo

The Lion: Jul 24 - Aug 23

The sun is in your sign now Leo’s as it’s your ruling planet, mars and venus are traveling with him. See what new horizons appear for you to make plans for the coming year.

Virgo

The Virgin: Jul 24 - Aug 23

Last weekend’s full moon should have brightened up your path and

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given you a reason to step up. Step forward now and make new goals as far as your finances go.

Libra

The Scales: Sept 24 - Oct 23

Have you got your eye on the target?

Brave Librans know it’s time to look at the bullseye, focus and aim. Aim big and reap your rewards.

Scorpio

The Scorpion: Oct 24 - Nov 22

Put your detective hat on this week deep scorpions. Use your senses and you will get to the bottom of others attitudes to find your answers.

Remember to just rely on yourself to get your answers.

The Mountain Goat: Dec 22-Jan 20

Don’t be too serious this week sturdy goats. Learn to laugh at yourself and others, learn to enjoy the moment. Free yourself from your own restrictions that you put upon yourself and your environment.

Aquarius

The Water Bearer: Jan 21 - Feb 19

This week water bearers, it’s all about balance. Weigh up everything, make a list and slowly work through it, once you have done this you will find success.

Pisces

The Fish: Feb 20 - Mar 20

The Archer: Nov 23 - Dec 23

Intuitive pisces, if you are feeling a bit like dory this week, forgetting things and continuing to remind others of their tasks, allow last weekend’s full moon to shine light on you and remind you that you’re not the only fish in the ocean.nd be your positive kind loving self.

Capricorn

Moira 0498 532 040

Sagittarius

Dear sagitarians, this week know your worth. All that glitters is not gold. Find purpose and faith within yourself then slowly move forward and grab new financial opportunities.

What fruits are in season locally ...

Avocadoes Bananas Coconuts Dates Dragonfruit Grapefruit

Honeydew Lemons Lime Mandarins Olives Oranges

Passionfruit Pawpaw Pears Rockmelon Strawberries Watermelon

WORD SEARCH:

T B O C E J Across

T N H K I

What does a house wear?

Address.

Want to hear a joke about a roof?

The first one’s on the house Did you hear about the cheese factory that exploded in France?

There was nothing left but de Brie.

What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle?

Attire.

Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?

Of course! The Empire State Building can’t jump.

Why are crabs so bad at sharing?

Because they’re all shellfish.

What do you call a cow with a twitch?

Beef jerky.

WORD COLLECTOR:

CROSSWORD:

What do dentists call their x-rays?

Tooth pics.

Working in a mirror factory is something I can totally see myself doing.

What do you call a dog with no legs?

It doesn’t matter, it’s not going to come anyway.

What did the grape do when it got stepped on?

It let out a little wine.

Down

WORD COLLECTOR:

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RURAL

Thursday, 29 July, 2021

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Introducing Armie from farmer’s market GILLIAN

MOLLOY

Manager Greater Whitsunday Food Network

THIS week, I’d like to introduce our Farmer’s Market Co-ordinator, Armie Astridge (pictured right), who some of you will have probably met at the markets since she took on the role in March.

I wanted to discover what she loved most about her job, and she told me: “One of the best parts is talking to our growers and learning about their produce and the changes that happen during the different seasons.”

An example of this is when she recently caught up with Brett and Samara from Whitsunday Mushrooms to find out more about what they do. “Samara told me that they are only able to grow three varieties generally, however, when the winter hits, they can grow up to 15 varieties.

It was interesting to find out that they are currently selling a Winter Premium mix which includes Lions Mane, Piopinno, and King Oyster mushrooms in a pack right now” It’s obvious to me that Armie is embracing

the idea of learning about seasonal produce, and she tells me that some recent discoveries have totally changed mealtimes in her household. Where once she would shop at a major supermarket, she now plans family mealtimes around the sweetest and freshest produce available from the markets each week.

“I can tell the difference. The strawberries are sweeter, passionfruit is sweeter and so much cheaper that the supermarkets” she said.

“Ginger is one of my favourites, I use it in a lot of cooking. My current go-to dish is sweet and sour fish. I also love cooking a fresh vegetable curry.”

I don’t know about you but knowing that Armie draws on her Asian family food traditions, I needed that sweet and sour fish recipe, and I am happy to say that Armie has given me a copy and I’m happy to hand it on. Contact me for the recipe!

Right now, there’s still an abundance of winter produce on offer, make the most of it before the weather turns warmer.

Happy Market Shopping!

FRESH: An assortment of produce from the markets

Mackay Port wharf increases capacity NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has increased its capacity to facilitate longer cargo at the Port of Mackay with its $2.4 million project to extend Wharf 1 now complete.

Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said investing in projects to build capacity at publiclyowned ports like Mackay’s was part of the Queensland’s CoVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

“Quite simply, building a bigger wharf means Mackay can attract different cargo,” Mrs Gilbert said.

“The work that has been delivered since late last year has also support 30 jobs and benefitted business in our region.

“I congratulate the contactor Davbridge Constructions for delivering these upgrades and I’m pleased to see a Queensland business involved in delivering upgrades for our port.”

NQBP Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Fertin said the completion of the project is another step towards positioning the Port to take advantage of diversified trade opportunities.

“The extension of the Wharf 1 access bridge by 120 m2 means we now have the capability to handle extra-long (up to ~95m) cargoes,” Mr Fertin said.

“This positions the Port of Mackay to be able to take advantage of new and varied trade opportunities such as rail, pipelines or renewables projects.”

Principal Contractor Davbridge Constructions Project Manager Adam Preston said delivery of the quality project will act as a gateway for trade diversification.

“The wharf extension project highlights Davbridge Constructions expertise in Marine construction, while using experienced and dedicated local contractors and suppliers,” Mr Preston said.

“We were proud to support 30 local

jobs from around 15 local businesses in a boost for the region’s economy during the project.”

With yet another project completed from NQBP’s $17 million 2020-21 works program for the Ports of Mackay and Hay Point, work on the $8.5 million tug berth facility continues to progress.

The facility will include berths for up to two tugs including a gangway and floating pontoon, and will be able to accommodate bigger and more powerful tugs.

North Queensland-based Pacific Marine Group (PMG) Pty Ltd have been working on site at the Port of Mackay since February this year.

Project Manager George Holland said the team had already completed a significant proportion of the off site pontoon and gangway fabrication, as well as refurbishments to the Northern breakwater.

“Our team are now focusing on completing electrical and civil works,” Mr Holland said.

“We are using a number of Mackay and Townsville based subcontractors, and we thank NQBP for giving a local company the opportunity to complete this project.

“PMG are proud to be fabricating all the steelwork right here in Queensland.”

The significant investment is in line with NQBP’s strategic vision to become a global leader in sustainable facilitation of port trade.

The Port of Mackay is well established as a central hub for central Queensland agricultural and mining industries.

NQBP is a Queensland Government-owned corporation also responsible for the strategic ports of Abbot Point, Hay Point and Weipa in far north Queensland.

For more information on all NQBP’s projects visit www.nqbp.com.au

DEVELOPMENT: The Mackay Port Wharf 1 has been extended

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REAL ESTATE

• MACKAY LOCAL NEWS

Thursday, 29 July, 2021

Unit 5/19-23 Stevenson St, South Mackay STYLISH, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TOWNHOUSE • • • •

OPEN Saturday 31st July HOME 11:00 - 11:30am

$285,000 3

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Spread over 2 levels, this three-bedroom unit is designed for today's busy lifestyle.

Clean, sophisticated living with an easy, open plan layout.

Air conditioned, fully tiled throughout, 2 bathrooms & powder room.

Positioned in the middle of a tidy complex and conveniently located within walking distance to the corner store, local schools, and parks.

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

10 Spinks Court, Eimeo

BONUS OF SOLAR AT 10 SPINKS COURT! • Elevated low maintenance terraced 840m2 block in a closed Court in Eimeo.

• Open plan kitchen and living space leading to an outdoor entertainment area overlooking the generous sized pool.

• Bedrooms with fans, air conditioning and built in’s.

OPEN Saturday 31st July HOME 11:00 - 11:45am

REDUCED - $567,000 4

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• Spacious master bedroom with stylish roomy ensuite and walk in robe.

• Cleverly designed space at the side of the home to park a caravan or large boat PLUS an additional carport.

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

OPEN Saturday 31st July HOME 2:30 - 3:30pm

108 Coynes Road, Mount Martin

AUCTION ON SITE

COUNTRY HOMESTEAD - 70 ACRES OF HAY & CATTLE

AUCTION

07 4963 2500

ON SITE @ 1:30pm SAT 21st AUGUST

• This picturesque and productive hobby farm is positioned at the end of a quiet country lane and could be lifted straight from the pages of “Australian House and Garden” magazine.

• Featuring pastured, terraced rolling hills and creek flats fenced into 3 paddocks.

• Earn an income by bailing hay on the lower 14 acres and run cattle on the remainder.

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• Sold with an extensive list of plant and equipment plus cattle.

• Fully air-conditioned home.

Master bedroom, ensuite & WIR. • Includes 3 sheds.

• Only 45 minutes West of Mackay and 10 minutes from Mirani.

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

43 Wood Street, Mackay

blacksrealestate.com.au

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For Sale by formal tender

REAL ESTATE

Thursday, 29 July, • 3 bedroom & 2021 2 bathrooms, plus large inter-connected

office & sewing rooms.

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• Large, main open plan living area transitions onto a full length back veranda.

• Smaller living area with kitchenette adjoins 2 minor bedrooms & main bath room.

• Exceptional quality of build & fixtures; polished timber floors & stone bench tops.

• Modern 12m x 9m shed, concrete floor, power connected, 2.7m clearance.

• Kubota tractor with loader & slasher.

6.5 kva gen-set, 3.5 kw solar array.

• Private coastal rainforest setting 30 minutes to Mackay.

INSPECT

By Appointment

CLASSICAL HOME SET ON 39 ACRES OF PRIVATE BUSHLAND UNDER 15 MINUTES DRIVE TO SARINA 3

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0408 119 141 | lachlangt@blacksrealestate.com.au | Lachlan Gergits-Tett

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Lot 56 Grasstree Road, Alligator Creek

Expressions of Interest

POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT SITE ON 5456M2

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Formerly a vibrant community hub/parish centre beside the Church @ Alligator Creek 20 minutes South of Mackay City Gates.

Very solid masonary block building comprising of a large conference/training room office.

Reception area at one end and commercial kitchen/dining precinct at the other.

Approximately 20 bedrooms opening onto a pleasant and private grassed courtyard. Large 5456m2 block will provide plenty of room for future expansion and/or car parking.

Potential to redevelop into a range of uses subject to local authority approvals.

0409 635 724 | ablack@blacksrealestate.com.au | Andrew Black

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

blacksrealestate.com.au

1039 Yakapari-Seaforth Rd, Mount Jukes

For Sale $759,000

FULLY RESTORED QUEENSLANDER ON 24 SELECTIVELY CLEARED ACRES

OPEN Saturday 31st July HOME 9:00 - 10:30 am

• The old charm has been retained and enhanced whilst incorporating all the best of modern materials and conveniences such as 2 pac kitchen, stone bench tops, air conditioners and modern sash windows.

• Relax on the cool veranda taking in views of the surrounding hinterland. from the elevated position. • Barn style shed of 10m x 13.5m.

• State of the art 5KW solar system on feed-in tariff.

• Huge amount of rainwater tank storage and bore.

• A classy rural lifestyle under 25 minutes to city.

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

242 McFauls Road, Mt Martin

REDUCED TO $755,000

MOUNT MARTIN ACREAGE HOME

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• Macquarie Creek forms one boundary of this level pastured 18 acres.

• Modern 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom home with open plan living.

• Wide private back veranda from which you will enjoy views of the rugged slopes of Mt Martin.

• Big pig pen with weather shelter – could easily convert to horse stall.

OPEN Saturday 31st July HOME 11:30 - 1:00 pm

• 12mx9m colour bond shed, concrete floor & 3 high clearance roll-a-door bays.

• Pastures are baleable for a lucrative extra income.

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WHAT’S

Andrew Cole

Anthony Crossland

Ernesto Mijares

Jared Stanley

“Been catching bream, queen fish and barracuda.”

“Hopefully a nice little flathead.”

“Hoping to get bream, travelly, queen fish, anything.”

“Just grabbing a bit of bait fish.”

Aigir, taste of the islands

By DAVID LORNIE THIS week, as promised last issue, we’re going to look at cooking the Aigir, an East New Britain version of the mumu.

The coastal people of East New Britain are known as Tolais.

They resemble the people from Vanuatu and, although I’m no historian, I’m certain there are genetic connections between the two peoples.

The Tolais’ signature dish is called the aigir and, due to the unique way it is cooked, comes out creamy and succulent.

This dish can be cooked with chicken also, insted of fish.

If you are lucky enough to visit

ENB and its former capital Rabaul (known as the Pearl of the Pacific before devastated by a volcanic eruption in 1989), you can enjoy aigir from the local food markets, wrapped in banana leaves and called totogor (or karamap, which essentially means ‘to wrap’).

Similar to the the mumu, the aigir used hot stones to cook the food. But, instead of the stones and food being placed in a pit, they are put in a cooking pot.

Ingredients are up to the individual but, as a guide, you need fish, greens and root vegies sweet potatoes go good here. The quantities are also variable, depending on how many people you need to feed.

You’ll also need coconut cream and the tinned gear is just fine.

Wrap up your river stones in either banana leaves or foil and stick them in the coals of a previously prepared fire (this is where you get to say “here’s one I prepared earlier. Great, right?).

Leave the stones in the coals for 40-45 minutes and I’m thinking you could probably use an oven or gas BBQ for this.

Either way, make sure the stones are piping hot.

Put your root vegetables, greens and fish into the pot and pour on the coconut cream.

Then put your hot river stones (without the foil or banana leaves) into the pot.

Perfect weather is on the way On the weather front: Perfect weather. It can’t get much better than this at the moment. Fine and Sunny days, light winds, night and early morning fog in the usual spots, Between 10°C and 14°C in the morning from the foot of Eungella all the way to the coast. And tops of 25°C from Friday to Sunday. Friday might be a little warmer with a top of 29°C. Out on the water: Light winds around 10 knots the whole weekend. Will begin to the SE then

slowly come around to the N on Friday and Saturday then back SE on Sunday but nothing majorly over 10 knots. Low tidal swings as the full moon was last weekend. Seas and swell both below 0.5m Remember to follow L&K Mackay Severe Weather on Facebook for all your up to date, local and accurate weather information.

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Whack the lid on and grab yourself a beer, wine or soft drink.

Or, if you’re feeling particularly tropical, a pina colada should do the trick.

Wait for about 20 minutes then remove the stones.

And, voila, the aigir is ready to be served.

The aigir usually needs a bit of salt to bring the flavours together but, again, this is up to the individual’s taste.

Food cooked the aigir way is creamy, tender and rich.

As the Tolais say, “YAORO!” If you have any feedback on this or have an islander fish recipe you’d like to share, email me on david@mackaylocalnews.com.au

Totogor: A young Tolai enjoys some aigir greens

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WHAT’S

Kobi Webb

Tim Howard

Marina Crossland

Elina buitendag

“Bit of everything would be good.”

“Mainly whiting and chuck some pots in and catch something.”

“Whiting would be nice or maybe some bream.”

“I’m going to catch a fishy.”

Lotsa good fishing here Amy

bender Reel Fishing Mackay

G’DAY to the Mackay Community!

We are coming to the end of the month and we have been lucky to have had some good weather for any anglers who got out and about fishing in the beautiful Mackay Region this July.

August is just around the corner with some big tides coming up over the next seven-day tide forecast.

During the working week it will be pushing the five-metre mark so my hot tip is to get out the crab pots and get them in for a soak this next week!

Prime feeding areas for mudcrabs are out of the main tidal flow around the mouth of small drains, creeks or melon holes in creeks. Best time to crab is on the run in tide and mullet is top bait, as is any fresh fish, fish frames or chicken necks, and contrary to some opinions, rotten baits do not work as well.

For your fresh bait needs go and see your friendly local lads at Tackle World Mackay!

Speaking of the Tackle World Mackay team on Shakespeare Street, they partnered up with our team here at the Mackay Local News to give one lucky winner a $350 fishing prize pack to take their next fishing trip to the next level!

The competition ran in the paper and the lucky winner being drawn was Kelvin Cluelee and his daughter Analyse Cluelee! The pair said they both enjoy getting out together on the water in our beautiful Mackay Region and are now looking forward to their next fishing trip! I’m so glad to see community coming together and getting involved with the Mackay fishing!

I have had some local fishing reports come in and one of the mainstays in our region is the Giant Trevally. They are quite prevalent throughout Mackay during the winter months and coming into the spring

and summer seasons. They can be caught anywhere from the upper reaches of the mangroves creeks and out to the reef proper with their size ranging from 1kg to 20kg or even bigger!

The Giant Trevally species can be distinguished by its steep head profile, strong tail scutes, silvery colour and occasional dark spots on body. Although this species does vary greatly, refer to your fish finder app when unsure.

This is one species that has reached fully status in sportfishing circles around the world because of it immense power, even sharks are scared of them.

When catching these species and wanting to try eating this fish I recommend bleeding this fish as soon as possible and transfering to ice. The better it is looked after, the better it will taste.

Preparie the fillets in good bite-sized pieces and then fry them in a lot of butter and garlic. Or alternatively marinate the fillets in the butter and garlic mixture for half hour and then cook on the BBQ. My other favourite for this fish is Numus which is a raw fish dish made up on the fillets of the Giant Trevally sliced super, super thin then covered with a mixture of vinegar, lime, garlic and chilli.

Leave the mixture to marinate and let the fish cook in the mixture for at least a couple of hours and this can be enjoyed until it’s all gone! Which doesn’t take long in my house! Now I’m hungry for some fresh fish, I better get out and give it a good crack over the next week!

If you are reading this column on Friday July 30, then head down to Canelands central for our Mackay Local News meet and greet! Come and say Gday and let’s have a yarn about your last fishing trip, I would love to see you! Until next time, Mackay, Happy Fishing!

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Steel-bodied dream THIS is one of the many beautiful cars that will be on display at the August Show n Shine at the Sarina Showgrounds on August 22.

This little beaut ute is a Model-A pickup with a genuine 1930 Ford steel body, with the 32 grill on a modified and stretched chassis. The body is chopped three inches and channeled four.

She runs a mild 350 Chev at the moment with a turbo 350 be-

hind that hooked up to a Salisbury diff. Owner Thomas loves how it handles and looks. It’s an awesome cruiser.

“I’ve always wanted an early model Ford pick up as one of my dream cars, so naturally I loved the little thing when I found it,” he said. “It’s great to see the little kids grab their Dad’s attention when it drives past, cause I would have done the same thing if I seen it back when I was a kid.”

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Sport Briefs

Pointy end THEY are getting towards the pointy end of the season in Airlie Darts and the race for the top four is getting interesting. While Jamie Woods has all but guaranteed himself at least a top four spot this year, it didn’t stop him from performing again this week by defeating Garry Robbie 6/1. Then there was a massive game between Andy Peel and Joe Wilson, with Jamie Maher and Rooster Coutts looking on with interest. Andy though, held his nerve and put a fine match together beating Joe 6/3 and putting daylight between himself and the chasing pack.

Fourth remains his for now.

LAST weekend, there was an adults vs kids soccer game at Bowen.

The Army are in town for the Taliman Sabre operations and one of their stations is set up at the Bowen Sporting Complex.

The children went over to the station and invited them to play.

Some of the men came over, played soccer and ate from the club canteen. They also showed the kids their rations and army face paint.

This really made the children’s night.

Local footy fans fired up for NRL clash CHARLIE PAYNE and Rob Kidd are passionate about their footy – and even more passionate about their beloved teams.

Charlie has backed his Parramatta Eels for decades and anyone who knows him knows the dedication and loyalty of the local, retired sports editor, and now Mackay Local News columnist is unwavering!

At the other end of the field, is 4MK radio presenter and Mackay Local News Columnist Rob Kidd, whose passion for the Sydney Roosters is equally well known.

Once the whistle blows and the game kicks off the pair will be rivals, willing their team to victory.

Off the field, though, they are united in one important fact: that this game is great news for our region, our community and our economy.

“It’s great to have the game in town,” Rob said.

Charlie couldn’t agree more.

PARRA: The Eels take on the Roosters tonight in Mackay Summyt Sports Marketing’s Skye Greg“This is such good news, and I couldn’t ory, who is also a Mackay Local News believe it when I heard it!” he said. sports columnist, said hosting a game of He wasn’t alone. this level in Mackay was a winning move, Tickets to the Round 20 event were sold whichever way you looked at it. out within hours of being available online “It’s great to see the regions enjoying and the community and economic benefits the benefits of the current NRL Queensland bubble and while I’m sure Roosters and are expected to be huge.

Eels fans will be flocking to BB Print Stadium, I think these games will be well attended by football fans in general.

“Mackay has a strong football base and we’ve produced some of the best players the game has seen, so without doubt, I think we’ll have a few players of the future sitting on the sidelines watching their idols next Thursday night.

“The economic benefits not only stem from the game itself, but with Mackay being gifted a Thursday night game, we’re guaranteed free-to-air coverage which reaches a greater number of households across the country.

“I hope local tourism operators capitalise and jump onboard to buy some commercial airtime around the game and highlight how amazing our backyard is.

“I know our tourism and hospitality industry are struggling at the moment with border uncertainties, but a game of this level can have a flow on effect for our region in the months to come”.

Impressive Seaforth turnout AN IMPRESSIVE 30 teams competed in Seaforth’s Annual Mens’ Triple Bowls Carnival.

Games Controller and Club Secretary, Jesse Baker, said 90 men from throughout Queensland competed for a total prize of $6060.

“Most came from the Mackay and Whitsunday district, plus we had competitors from as far away as Ingham,” Mr Baker said.

“The highlight was the close

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finish with three teams competing within one point of each other.

“There was a tie for first between Ray Kurtz, Peter Peterson and Noel Brand, who were up against Bob Kinane, Neil Grummet and Dan Kinane.

“They both had four wins, plus 50 points and the two winning teams were decided on an aggregated score.

“The third team came from Proserpine whose bowlers were

Shane Kinnear, Bead Roebuck and Scott Kinnear, who had four wins, plus 49 points. This was a very impressive result over the five games with just one point the difference, so the competition was intense.

“Teams were also supported by a large crowd of friends and family and the Seaforth Bowling Club put on a luncheon on both days.”

Mr Baker said on September 18 and 19, the Seaforth Five-aSide Carnival will be held.

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THE Proserpine Golf ladies’ Division Two A grade pennants team won the flag in Ayr over the weekend, after having been in an unlosable position after winning all matches on the Saturday. Saturday’s stableford proved to be a big day for two of the club’s juniors. While the men’s winner was Darren Reynolds on 44 points, juniors Darcy Milne, 43 and Blake Lovelock 40 took the minor placings.

The ladies’ winners were Penny Wardroper, 37, Beryl Nosworthy and Di Dobbins 35, Vickie Tuck and Heather Luvis 32. The run down went to 16th place.

Close game

THE Final of the Mens Championship Singles in Proserpine Bowls was played on Saturday between Marcus Craig and Wayne Handley. This started out being a very close game with Marcus showing how he made it into the final, getting the maximum fourshots on one end, before Wayne started dominating the ends with his draw shots as well as his drives. Wayne ended up winning the final 25 to 13. This is Wayne’s second singles title in two years.

The final of the Mens “B” Grade Singles was also played on Saturday between Dale Haack and Brett Saroglia. There was some very good bowls played in this match too.

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Player Profiles

Dayne Braker Club: Bulldogs Age: 13 How long have you been playing with the Bulldogs?

For about five or six years now What’s been your toughest match?

Oh, probably going up against the Wanderers What’s the most important thing to remember when you are out on the field?

It’s team work What’s your favorite position to play?

Fullback because you can talk to the boys and tell them if there is any space and help them out What would you tell others to get them involved in football?

Just tell them its really fun and full on

Hamish Donohoe Club: Magpies Age 13 How long have you been playing football?

Since I was five, so a couple of years.

Have you always been with the Magpies?

Nah, I used to play for the Middlemount Panthers then I moved to Mackay when I was seven.

What’s the most important thing about football to you?

Just friends you get to play with your mates and have fun.

If you were trying to tell other kids to get in to football what would you tell them?

Just give it a crack.

Whats your favourite position to play on the field?

Probably lock or Five/Eighth Have you won any awards with the Magpies?

Yeah I won best and fairest in Under Nines

JUMPS: The youngsters rev it up in the dirt

Go on, get amongst the dirt WHITSUNDAY Dirt Bike riders will be hosting a “come and try” event this Saturday.

For those that have never been part of a motorcycling club, here is your chance.

This will be the first event scheduled this year, with previous come try days postponed due to

poor weather. Over 30 riders expected for the turnout.

For kids who have never held a license or done any dirt track driving, this is for you.

The event will be free for all to come out and give the club a try, and test out the tracks.

Whitsunday Dirt Riders Vice

President Ben Moran has strongly encouraged people to come have a try for the day with some amazing incentives for riders young and old.

“If anyone is interested in continuing, a three-month license is available before having to purchasing a license, so you can become a proper rider,” he said.

“It will be great for kids to come out and even teenagers.

“They have the track all to themselves without the intimidation factor of all the more advanced riders,” he said.

It promises to be an amazing day for all beginners, whether you are four or 40.

Ellie Townsend Age: 12

Hey, come buy a sausage

Club: DAS How long have you been playing netball?

For about five years. I started with netset and go.

Whats your favourite thing about netball?

The social side and having friends from other schools that you can socalise with What’s the most important thing to remember on the court?

The team you have to be a team player What is your favourite position to play?

GS. I like shooting and having the movement in the circle Have you won any awards?

Yes, I have gotten the most improved and most consistent.

FUNDRAISING: The girls calling out to passersby

OVER the weekend the U14s Mackay Meteorettes basketball players were cooking on another level, hanging out in front of the Mackay Multisports Stadium.

The girls were selling sausages to raise money to take them to the Nationals after they had taken out out silver medals during the State Titles.

Head coach of the U14s team Troy Brown said the girls have performed exceptionally well.

“We just missed out on that

last game due to injuries. That game was a very tough one.

Cairns is a tough team but so were we,” he said.

“This gives us a start up for Nationals in Melbourne at the tail end of September. We have got to raise somewhere between the 30-35 thousand dollar mark to get the girls away so they represent mackay on a national level,” he said.

Troy is proud of his team’s determination to make it to the Nationals.

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Player Profiles

Jamie Hansen Club: South Sharks Age: 13 How long have you been playing with the Sharks?

Since 2014, I think What’s your favourite thing about playing football?

Just having a good time What’s your favourite position to play?

Anywhere really, I just love to play What would you tell other kids to get them in to football?

Just to have a go and try their hardest Whats your favorite NRL team and would you like to play with them?

The Cowboys and yeah. I would love to

Meika Crossland Age: 12

Training: Boxers going through their paces

Thai boxing for fitness, safety MANG Gon Thai boxing is a Muay Thai club located at 144 Wood Street Mackay.

It has been in operation since 2006, starting out at the PCYC with training just two nights a week. They operated under the name of Black Dragon Kai Combat Systems.

This is where Head Trainer Kru Nick was training and became a Kru assistant trainer.

He attained a black belt in freestyle karate before moving to Mackay in early 2006. In 2010 the club moved to the Goodfellows Hall

in Wood Street and they were able to offer more classes, including kids’ classes.

After being there for six years they had the opportunity to move into otheir own building at 144 Wood Street where they have been for now for five years.

The club offers training in 5-6 years old classes, 7-11 year old classes, 12-16 year old classes plus adults.

The club offers training in Muay Thai five days a week, along with two fitness-only class-

es and a dedicated Mums and kids fitness class on Saturday mornings. They also offer one on one personal training with qualified instructors.

If you are just looking to lose weight or get fit, want to become a competition fighting athlete, stop being bullied at school or just want to build some self-confidence, why not give Muay Thai a try.

It’s not just a sport but a way of life with so much to offer. or more information and times, check out our web site at. www.muaythaimackay.com

Pretty in pink MACKAY Netball association recently hosted Pink Week to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

Players turned out and dressed up in pink tutus, scrunchies and faces for the cause and a terrific one at that. The club has really pushed the issue to support those who are struggling through the illness.

A spokesperson for the Mackay Netball Association said, “there are quite a few of us that have had breast cancer so we just wanted to give back a bit and make the public aware.”

Every year the event holds the bestdressed team awards as well as bestdressed players. Prizes are given out to participants on the day. Everyone who attended in pink donated a dollar to this fantastic charity fun day.

How long have you been playing football?

Since I was five.

What is it about football that you love so much?

I don’t know, I think its playing with my friends What is the most exciting thing about football?

When you first score a try or tackle someone Whats your favorite position to play on the field?

Dummie half, because you can easily scoop and score a try

Sam Anderson Age: 13 Club: Wanderers How long have you been playing for the Wanderers?

For about two years What is your favourite position to play on the field?

Front row, because you get to go straight down the middle all the time If you had to get other people involved with foot ball what would you say?

Just try it out its really fun. You get to make friends and try hard Would you want to try out for any of the NRL teams?

PINK: Dressing up for Pink Week

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Thursday, 29 July, 2021

BATTLE READY: With their colours and hearts on their sleeves, Roosters supporter Rob Kidd and Eels supporter Charlie Payne are ready to cheer on their respective teams at BB Print Stadium tonight. The Mackay Local News columnists scored some fantastic tickets to the event, after jumping in the online queue for grandstand seats early! They were among the lucky ones, with thousands of people going online within only hours of the announcement to find the event had already sold out!

MACKAY FACE-OFF Local Roosters, Eels Supporters Go Head To Head - P37

WHITSUNDAY DIRTBIKES REV UP FOR MEET - P38

SARINA ANNUAL SHOw and rodeo Celebrating 56 Years of Family & Community Fun

Sat 31ST JULY Sun 1ST AUg STEPHEN ANDREW State Member for Mirani