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Corals ‘not so delicate’ By JOHN BELL

CORALS have grown on rocks in Mackay’s artificial Harbour breakwater, which is one of the harshest environments for coral on the Queensland coast. Reef academic Dr Peter Ridd said that “this proves that corals are not the ‘canary in the coal mine’ and the delicate creatures that warn us of environmental damage. “If corals grow in dirty water in these very unfavourable conditions, then it calls into question claims about the impact farming and industry has on corals that are so far away from the coast,” Dr Ridd explained. “Water in Mackay’s enclosed Harbour is murky and muddy, with reduced sunlight reaching the coral. “At times there is also a light oily film on the water from all the boat and ships, and well as chemical deck wash.” Dr Ridd said he had researched inshore reefs since 1992. “We took the first long-term measurements of water turbidity with instruments that we invented,” he said. “It was evident that inshore reefs such as Roundtop Island (just offshore from Mack-

ay Harbour) often have very dirty water. In some cases, all light can be extinguished for days, even weeks – totally naturally. “But inshore reefs have adapted to these conditions and have healthy coral, typical of inshore reefs. “However, Mackay Harbour corals are nothing like the quality of corals at the Great Barrier Reef, which is over the horizon, 100 km away.” Dr Ridd said that if one had to compare corals to other organisms, rather than a canary in a cage, “then I suggest a cockroach is more appropriate – except cockroaches are not beautiful. “But corals like cockroaches are tough and resilient, they recover from total destruction during cyclones and keep coming back. You can kill the odd one, but they keep coming back. “Corals have survived for hundreds of millions of years and through times of tough upheavals.” However Dr Ridd stressed that just because corals are tough and resilient, it is not a good reason to not take care of the reef. “But we must not allow science institutions to make false claims about the impact of farms and industry on the coral reefs.”

Reef campaigner Tony Fontes, a Whitsunday dive operator for 40 years, refutes the claim made by Dr Peter Ridd that corals found growing in Mackay Harbour are a significant indication of reef health. SEE STORY ON PAGE THREE

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Gifted country women recognised in Isaac THIRTEEN gifted country women have been recognised at Inspiring Women in Isaac events across the Isaac region. The Isaac Council’s 2021 Inspiring Women in Isaac Awards paid tribute to women of all ages who inspire, encourage and make a positive difference to the lives of those around them. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker congratulated each nominee and winner whose hard work and passion is truly inspiring. The winners are: Tessia Salmond from Clermont, Donna Mallinson and Ciara Storch from Dysar;, Jana Schewitzer and Tamara Coleman from Glenden; Alaina Earl and Emilee Metcalfe from Moranbah; Lucy Hampton and Taylor Lennane from Middlemount; Cherry Paine from Nebo; Tanya Jeffrey and Sydney and Kinley Dennis from the Isaac Coast. Cr Baker said the stories of these women, their triumphs, struggles and successes is what

makes each of our communities vivacious and diverse. “It is women like these who create a region that chooses to challenge an unequal past and embrace a future for equality and respect,” she said. “We have heard stories about a veterinarian with an undeniable devotion to the community and animals, plus many of these country women are tireless volunteers who help weave the social fabric of an entire community. “We have recognised the contribution of our country women and hard-working champions of sport, so our youth are not punished by the tyranny of distance to a city. “Isaac Council received 65 nominations for 53 powerhouse females, whose daily contributions have improved the lives of everyone across the Shire of Isaac. “Every nominee makes daily contributions to brighten the lives of many in our regional communities,” Mayor Baker added.

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Its grappling time!

FOR the first time since the classic days of World Championship Wrestling in the 1970s, professional wrestling returned to Mackay. On Saturday March 27, Queensland Wrestling Alliance based in Townsville spread their reach and brought the Squared Circle to Mackay PCYC in front of 250 dedicated, raucous fans! The main event saw QWA Queensland Tag Team Champions Seth Tylors and Australian Wolf retain their belts against Mackay locals Trent O’Day and Jason Storm. Tylors was able to reverse

O’Day’s Rings of Saturn finisher into a mighty Cradle Pin for the win. Also on the show, QWA United Heavyweight Champion Tommy Asguard retained his title against EC Brownie. QWA Middleweight Champion Zakk Gardener retained his title over Gold Coast’s Tim Hayden. Edmund Blayr bested Dick Riggs, Sam Cannon beat Jack Tarr and Colt Winchester defeated Charlie D and Gabriel. It was a night of fun and big, bad blokes that sent the crowd away satisfying and smiling.

Colt Winchester and Gabriel bringing the crowd to their feet. Pictures courtesy of Queensland Wrestling Alliance

Australian Wolf holds up Jason Storm for Seth Tylors to land an elbow from the top rope

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Hailing from Mackay, it’s Jason Storm and Trent O’Day

Environmentalist refutes coral health claim REEF Campaigner for the Mackay Conservation Group Tony Fontes has refuted a claim that corals found growing in Mackay Harbour are a significant indication of reef health. He said the claim, made by Dr Peter Ridd (see front-page story) “requires a huge stretch of scientific methodology and a fair amount of imagination. “Dr Ridd’s contradictory claims regarding reef water quality have received little, if any backing from the broader Reef scientific community,” he said. “If I am concerned about the health of the reef, and we should

be, then I would prefer to reference the current scientific literature as provided by numerous trained coral scientists and water quality experts at James Cook University (JCU) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Mr Fontes has 40 years exprience as a dive operator in the Whitsundays and works with numerous reef conservation groups. He said JCU and AIMS scientists are backed by over 25 years of reef research. “That research has shown the increased sediment and nutrient loads to coastal waters:

n Smother coral reef organisms due to the settling of suspended sediment; n Reduce light availability for coral and seagrass photosynthesis due to increased turbidity; (and) n Favour the growth of macroalgae at the expense of corals, due to high nutrient availability. “More recent work on contaminants such as agricultural pesticides has shown that the potential build-up of contaminants can weaken the health and resilience of corals, making them more susceptible to disease outbreaks or climate impacts.”

In 2019, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority downgraded the health status of the reef from Poor to Very Poor. This was primarily due to the threat of climate change. “This is another area of disagreement as Dr Ridd, a climate sceptic, claims that climate change poses little to no threat to the reef,” said Mr Fontes. “While the vast majority of the scientific community sees climate change as the greatest threat to the health of the reef. “For a healthy reef in the future, it would be wise to go with scientific consensus.”

Reef campaigner Tony Fontes

One Nation MP calls for independent reef verification MIRANI MP Stephen Andrew has called for an independent and stand-alone verification of Queensland’s coral reefs, concerning water quality and overall reef condition. The Member for Mirani Stephen Andrew is questioning if Queensland university academics are publicising biased agendas and being rewarded with unquestioned government funding, after over $2 billion has been allocated to the Reef 2050 Plan. “The money keeps flowing to those perpetuating, self-serving and biased agendas,” Mr Andrew said. “Mackay and Townsville academics need an independent and transparent inquiry to see if

government grants to university researchers have provided value for money. “The Federal Government even gave $444 million to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, which the National Audit Office found did not comply with normal transparency rules. “The Federal Government’s National Audit Office said that without transparency, it questioned if there was value for money and if government grants are based on an incomplete assessment of the evidence. “The National Audit Office found that research grants did not follow rules around making grants, where programs getting government grants must have

clear objectives for funding. “So, there are hidden facts which marine biologists and scientists are not telling us.” Mr Andrew said an independent Mackay and Townsville based stand-alone verification of Queensland’s coral reefs will give us a clear picture of what the low tide shows. “Even in stagnated areas like Mackay Marina, it seems that corals are varied, growing and healthy. “Open water corals get millions of tonnes of water passing over them, but we are told they are dying.” Mr Andrew said that the Queensland Government allows 200 tonnes of coral to be harvest-

ed annually. “Additionally, permits are also granted to large corporations to harvest coral as well, but the sunscreen industry and pharmaceutical corporations harvest quantities that the Government will not divulge? “I have asked questions in parliament of the Queensland Government about the health of coral reefs. “But I could not get a straight answer from the Environment Minister (or from departmental head), during parliamentary estimate committee meetings. “I asked about how science can differentiate between natural and agricultural runoff and what baseline figure all this money seeks to

achieve, but so far, I have been presented with nothing. “Yet billions is spent on water quality and on the destruction of agriculture, mining and associated businesses. “But the truth is under the water.” Mr Andrew added that in 2011 Queensland’s climate scientists also predicted that unless something was done about greenhouse gas, it would be too late to save the Great Barrier Reef. “But two days ago, the same scientists tweeted that “hidden coral species suggest a much greater diversity of coral than first thought”. “I can’t believe that these scientists make a living out of

Coral found in the harbour making scientific predictions on what they thought, rather than what was researched.” What do you think? Have your say and send a Letter To the Editor to News@MackayLocalNews. com.au for publication.

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100 students on new training path OVER 100 Year-10 Isaac students were the first to participate in a new training pathway for Queensland when they started training in digital and autonomous technologies. The training took place on Thursday, March 25, at the Resource Centre of Excellence in Mackay. Led by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and supported by CQUniversity Australia and TAFE Queensland, the training is part of a pilot program designed by the Queensland Future Skills Partnership. This program will prepare Queenslanders for the emerging skills demands and employment opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0.

BMA head of human resources, and Chair of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership Steering Committee, Tamara Barden said the pilot will prepare students for the latest technology and highlight the new mining careers available. “The pilot will help create new employment pathways for school students over the coming years,” Ms Barden said. “It is important to ensure the industry has a skilled and jobready workforce required to take advantage of new and emerging technology. “This pilot will help build a future and resilient workforce from our backyard.” Moranbah State High School students, Kaylah Dowson and Boyd Clothier, are two of the

first ever school students in Queensland to participate in the pilot. Miss Dowson said she is excited to learn more about future career pathways in mining. “Pretty much my whole family is in open-cut mining - parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts,” Miss Dowson said. “I’ve grown up hearing about it, and now I get to learn about the new technology that they are seeing on the mine site as well”. Mr Clothier said he is interested in learning about the new technology and how it can be applied within the industry. “My dad is a diesel fitter, and he says I’m lucky to be able to learn about this at school,” Mr

$1.36M dam dredge ISAAC Regional Council has contracted Dredging Solutions to help future-proof Clermont’s water security and improve the water infrastructure needs of the township. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Dredging Solutions would remove 12,000 cubic metres of the dam’s built-up sediment by the end of May. “The dredging process will allow for full access to available raw water at different levels of the water tower,” Mayor Baker said. “This means more consistent quality of water can be obtained for the supply to the water treatment plant and delivery to the Clermont community. “The current water intake tower at Policeman’s Creek channel has four portals for the pumping of raw water to the water treatment plant, which supplies the township’s water source. “This project will return two of the lower portals which are silted over into service.” Initial stages of the project have commenced, which include preparing the site, earthworks and installing a bypass pump before dredging began

after the Easter long weekend. Acting Mayor Kelly Vea Vea said the project will create 24 jobs. “Nearly four years ago, Council conducted a survey of Theresa Creek Dam, which indicated a degree of siltation in the dam,” Cr Vea Vea said. “This resulted in some loss of storage capacity and identified high levels of siltation around the offtake tower where the raw water is extracted. “A funding application to the Queensland Government to undertake desilting in Theresa Creek Dam was lodged in 2019 and project development has occurred since.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Steven Miles said the works are funded with the help of the $59 million 2019-21 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP). $900,000 was allocated by the state government to the Theresa Creek Dam Water Storage project. The dredging is expected to be completed by May this year.

Clothier said. “I can see that even if I don’t end up in mining, new technology is being adopted by lots of industries, so I will have a head start on other workers.” Both students said they are looking forward to their excursion to the Resources Centre of Excellence in Mackay. “It will be great to go and experience a simulation of an underground mine, and learn more about automation,” Miss Dowson said. “The micro-credentials are just the start of learning about automation. This is definitely something I want to pursue in the future,” Mr Clothier said. Vice Chancellor of CQUniversity Australia Professor Nick Klomp said the pilot is an excit-

ing new training opportunity for Queensland. He said it will play an important role in ensuring the future sustainability of our state’s resources industry. “Throughout the pilot students will learn how to work effectively and safely in autonomous environments,” Professor Klomp said. “(They) will gain valuable skills in digital transformation and new technologies. “School-based students will develop the skills and knowledge required to gain employment and/ or progress to higher-level training within mining and related fields of autonomous operations.”

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Fish feast

DEBBIE’S Seafood and Deb’s Fish Cafe owner Debbie Ahern said the business sold about six to seven tons of fish during Easter. These sales levels were similar to they achieved last year. What’s better about her business is Debbie and Mark Ahern are experienced fisherman, who understand what it is like to operate a trawler. With their diverse fishing experience, Debbie said the food they provide is local and fresh. “It’s a lifestyle,” Mrs Ahern said. She added that the pandemic had a positive impact upon her business. “Business during the COVID pandemic has had a positive impact for Debbie’s Seafood, with

Mayor praises children’s art By ANDREW SORENSEN

COVID-19 restrictions forced Kate McKenna to stop face painting and start her own business – Skyfall Studio Drawing School – in 2020. Ms McKenna said she wanted to do something that would energise young people and inspire them to become involved in the arts and culture. She proudly showed off the artwork some Mackay children made at the studio’s very first exhibition on Thursday. There were many people who wanted to buy the art pieces for sale on the wall, with money made from the sales going straight to the young artists. Mrs McKenna said she “had a few tears this week thinking it wasn’t going to happen for you all” because of the sudden COVID-19 restrictions brought in by the State Government. “I know a lot of you were stressed by this,” Mrs McKenna told her class members. “Really glad that it’s happened, it’s great. “You’ve all worked really hard and you should all be really proud. “Every single one of those pieces (of art), I couldn’t pick a favourite – I really couldn’t. “Every single one of them is really good. “Thank you all, you should be proud and give yourselves a big pat on the back.”

Mayor Williamson enjoying himself at the exhibition. Picture by JACOB CUMNER Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson was seen at the exhibition enjoying himself and admiring the artwork made by the Sugar City’s budding artists. “I think this is an absolutely wonderful venture by Kate,” Mayor Williamson said. He praised the wonderful work the children put in, emphasising it was inspiration-

al to see the young artists pursuing such an engaging hobby. “What you’re doing is fantastic for yourselves and for us as a cultural community,” he said. “It’s really therapeutic being able to paint and draw and to create something that is everlasting. You don’t get a lot of it. I hope you continue to do it.”

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Alcohol, ice biggest abuse problems By DAVID LORNIE THE latest data from two local alcohol and drug support organisations shows alcohol and methamphetamine (ice) are the most abused substances in the Mackay area. Lives Lived Well’s Clinical Services Manager for Central and North Queensland Mus Elkhishin told this newspaper that of all people seen in February, 2021, nearly half (44 percent) were seeking treatment for ice abuse. “Alcohol follows closely with 34 percent seeking primary support for alcohol and 15 percent were seeking help for cannabis.There was a slight increase in enquiries in February 2021,” Mus said. “Based on our latest data to February 2021, we have been enrolling on average about 80 people per month... in the past quarter. “Of those people engaging with our Mackay programs from October 2020 to February 2021, 62 percent were males, with 35 percent falling in the 26 years to 35 years age range.” Mus said that substance use trends in Queensland tend to fluctuate. “The prevalence of prob-

lematic substance use tends to be higher in regional areas. The highest number of program enquiries have been for ice help and withdrawal support,” Mus said. There are several therapies available for those seeking help at organisations such as Lives Lived Well, whose clinicians use evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). “Good case management and care coordination with other support services are also crucial for ensuring wrap-around support and holistic care for clients with alcohol and other drug concerns,” Mus said. Lives Lived Well’s Mackay based programs are free to access and they are a not-for-profit organisation. “Support is available. We have a no wrong-door policy, so if you, your family, or someone you know needs help or has questions about alcohol and other drugs, you can contact Lives Lived Well on 1300 727 957,” Mus said. Another local organisation drugARM Mackay sees over 690 clients per year, with alco-

hol being the substance causing the most harm to individuals and families. This is followed by ice and cannibis, then ecstasy and cocaine – so-called party drugs. Prescribed medications are also a concern as a substance of harm in Mackay. Drug ARM case worker Doris Scholten said the organisation takes a holistic approach to addressing alcohol and other drug issues. “Our specialists deliver services informed by current best practice and operate within the bio-psycho-social, harm minimisation and recovery frameworks. Each service is tailored to meet the needs of each individual, family or community to bring about positive change. “Drug ARM offers a continuum of care through what is known as a ‘stepped care model’. “Our provision of service allows for an integrated care plan, partnering with local health, community and social networks to ensure clients can access the support they need. “I believe that helping clients starts with a good relationship between the client and the worker. A good rapport is vital

COVID app

HOSPITALITY businesses across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions will be required to use the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 check-in app from May 1. In a press conference, Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the check-in app would be considered for other industries after being trialled in hospitality. Mr Miles said more than 13,000 businesses across Queensland are now using the app. He said the app was successful and community feedback was ‘incredibly positive’. “Having a single app that doesn’t require you to re-enter your details every time you go somewhere has been very welcomed,” Mr Miles said.

Mothers Union at their Church service

Doris and Joyce from DrugARM at the Mackay Mental Health Fair to build the trust and safety that leads to open and honest dialogue. The client must feel comfortable and have established a trusting relationship with the worker, knowing that they are not judged and that the service is confidential. Doris said that if you are having problems with sub-

stance abuse, be assured there is help available. “My message is that you don’t have to do it alone,” she said. “Whether you are concerned about your own substance use, or the substance use of someone you know, there is lots of help out there from people who understand. Use the

available supports like Drug ARM.” Information about their services can be accessed by calling the DrugARM Intake and Information Line on 07 3620 8880 or visiting drugarm.com. au. If you want to learn more, you can chat to their local team on 07 4944 1173.

Mothers’ connections MOTHERS Union Mackay District focuses on connecting women and parents with each other in the region. The Mothers Union is a part of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and group leader Deane Brown has been a member for 54 years. “I found a tremendous group, as I moved around towns, particularly when I had young children into places where I didn’t know anybody,” Mrs Brown said. “I always had a support group, because they support families and always people who had stepped up to support families. Mrs Brown said the Mothers Union, Mackay District, cares for people throughout the region. “We do a lot of care for elderly, we do hospital work, visiting (the) sick and looking after people in their homes.

“At the moment, we’ve got people that just had surgery that we’re supplying meals to. We (also) supply packages to women’s shelters and to women who are in need. “We also some have packages that go to the hospital for emergency use, which consist of toiletries and other essentials. “It’s one of the things we do in Mackay. Mrs Brown said the group took part in a worldwide celebration called Lady Day recently and had a service. She said they enjoyed fellowship with each other after the service. “(Lady Day) is about mothers. (We) worshipped and prayed for other women around the world. Reverend John (gave)us a talk on light and dark at this time, looking into our lives, what’s dark and where the light comes out.”

Legends show Aussie spirit

A CENTRAL part of Aussie culture is mateship, looking out for your friends and neighbours. Mackay Regional Council recognised this recently with its My Legendary Neighbour competition. Of the two winning entries, Heather Arnold’s is a story that spans over ten years. Heather’s husband Don passed away recently and her neighbours Donna and Mark Sanim – with their children – made the traumatic event easier for her to bear. They were there to support Heather in her time of need, building on a relationship forged over the past ten years. “We’ve been here in Glenella for 13 years,” Heather told the Mackay Local News. “And the last ten years they’ve mown our lawn every week. When he does his, he does ours.

“And when we’re away they collect our mail, put the bins out. “Donna took me to a medical procedure when my daughter was away and brought me home again. Smoke alarms go off and I just ring Mark and he comes!” said an emotional Heather. The Sanims also pressure-clean Heather’s fences, driveways and footpaths and, during COVID restrictions, collected her groceries. They continue to check in on Heather on a regular basis. When Council rang Heather to let her know her entry was one of the two competition winners, she could not hold back her emotion. “I was overwhelmed and I could hardly talk. It’s all a bit…,” she said, searching for words and wiping a tear away. “But I was so, so happy because they deserve it, because there couldn’t be better neighbours. They were very, very happy too.”

Heather didn’t initially tell her neighbours she had nominated them as she wanted it to be a nice surprise. “I put it in before I told them, but then I couldn’t sleep,” she said. “Because I thought, ‘it’s not very nice to do it without telling them, what if they’re not happy?’ So then I went over and did tell them and they were more than happy. “They gave me a kiss and said, ‘that was lovely’. Then when (Council) rang, we went over and told them (they had won a prize) and they were very happy.” “You just couldn’t have more wonderful neighbours,” she said. Mackay Regional Shire Mayor Greg Williamson, who presented the Sanims with a Deli Nook share platter said they are a “heart-warming example of neighbours who over time become family”.

Mayor Williamson, Donna Sanim and Heather Arnold with the competition prize, a share platter

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$500,000 grant to design bike network THE Palaszczuk Government has given the Mackay Regional Council $500,000 to design its Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike trail network. Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said “the trail will also create more opportunities for adventure tourism and show visitors that Mackay has variety of terrains for them explore”. Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert added that the planned mountain track network would deliver a new tourist visitor experience, create new jobs and $18 million in new tourist income. “Mackay’s Regional Council predicts the trails could bring 31,000 visitors a year to the Pioneer Valley which will help the region’s economic recovery,” Mrs Gilbert said. “Once completed, the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail is planned to have 100kilometres of track, linking Eungella to Finch Hatton. “Then Mackay will have an epic adventure, 100-kilometre trail network at Finch Hatton which will bring a new generation of eco-visitors to our region. “It’s planned as a three-day adventure of great

riding experiences for both families and serious trail riders. “The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail network is an investment in local jobs which will support 38 people during construction and up to 100 jobs once operational. “We’re delivering on a Palaszczuk Government election commitment by providing the Mackay Regional Council with the funds to plan the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike trail network.” Last week, Tourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and Mackay’s Mayor Greg Williamson flew in a helicopter over the proposed trail network. “To get a birds-eye-view of some of the best terrain in the Mackay hinterland was just magnificent,” Mr Hinchliffe said. “Mayor Williamson is genuinely excited about the potential of this project and I can see why. “Pioneer Valley’s glorious countryside and the planned mountain bike trail proves Queensland really is the place to be. “It will create a new dimension in hinterland tourism and encourage more visitors in search of adventure to explore the Mackay region.”

MACKAY Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said public consultation continues until April 18 on three proposed master plan concepts for the primary trailhead at Finch Hatton. “Online consultation and feedback for the Finch Hatton Trailhead Master Plan can be accessed at Mackay.com.au,” he said. “Key stakeholders and community groups have attended workshops, with online consultation, he said. “However consultation is still open to gather as much public input and feedback as possible. “Council recently asked Aurecon to provide an

environment assessment, which will be delivered in three stages.” Internationally recognised trail expert World Trail and key stakeholders designed the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails project. The trailhead is at the old Cattle Creek Sugar Mill site as it provides a strong town linkage, utilising existing mango trees as a boulevard. Proposed facilities include a revamped Cattle Creek Mill administration building, platypus-shaped pump track, car park, bike rack, toilets, trail signage and event-hosting amenities. Attractions including the Kungurri train turntable are in some concepts.

Public consultation still ongoing

Tourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchcliffe (L) and Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson with the plans

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Trail to boost visitors

MACKAY Tourism CEO Tas Webber said development of the new Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail will boost visitation numbers in the Mackay region. “This new bike trail has incredible potential for our region,” Mr Webber said. “Visitors to this track will be able to get a view of Mackay’s wonderful natural landscape and the unique experience of Eungella. “It will provide visitors with a new and unique experience and more diverse tourism products for Mackay. “Engagement with traditional owners remains a priority for the project, with further engagement to continue as the project progresses.” State Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the planned Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail will deliver a new visitor experience and epic adventures. “The 100-kilometre long, bike trail network promises to bring a new generation of eco-visitors to our region,” Ms Gilbert said. “It will create a new dimension in hinterland tourism and encourage more visitors in search of adventure to explore the Mackay region.”

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Trailhead explained

Three concept designs for the trailhead

A COUNCIL information release explains that a trailhead is a place where you start and finish your mountain bike adventures which contains facilities that support riders. Council has developed three proposed master plan concepts for the primary trailhead to be located within the Finch Hatton township – they are now online and open for public comment. The concepts were developed in consultation with valuable input from internationally recognised trail experts, World Trail, as well as key stakeholders involved in the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails project. The identified location for the trailhead is the old Cattle Creek Sugar Mill site as it provides a strong town linkage utilising existing mango trees as a boulevard. Proposed facilities include a revamped Cattle Creek Mill

administration building, platypus-shaped pump track, car park, bike rack, toilets, trail signage and event hosting amenities. Attractions such as the Kungurri train turntable have also been incorporated in some of the concepts. Head to connectingmackay. com.au to view the proposed concepts along with the site constraints to gain a deeper understanding of what is being proposed for the area. Both Eungella and Finch Hatton will be trail towns and will act as key service hubs for the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails. Feedback on the Finch Hatton Trailhead master plan closes midnight, April 18. To stay up-to-date and get involved, sign up to receive project update emails at council’s engagement portal, www.connectingmackay.com.au.

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: What would you do if you won the lottery? Readers, what are your thoughts? Let us know: news@mackaylocalnews.com.au www.mackaylocalnews.com.au

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“I would help my family out and live more comfortably.”

“Pay off my loans, renovations, give to local charity and go on a holiday.”

“Help my sister buy a house, help dad build a house, buy a house and car.”

“I would buy a big property and restore it.”

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

Masking for opportunities QUITE a few locals were not just miffed about last week’s three-day Brisbane lockdown, its impact on tourism’s rebirth and about having to wear masks for another few weeks. Yes, administrative failures in both federal and Queensland Health departments have caused a confused and chaotic mess. Unanswered questions include: • Why did COVID-19 escape from Queensland’s supposedly top security hospital ward? and

LET’S BE THANKFUL I have been a senior resident of Mackay for almost eight and a half decades. I have witnessed many changes with human relationships and behaviour, natural disasters, the COVID0-19 pandemic and loss of human life and there is no monetary which can cover this loss.

Our frontline workers in all extreme situations, including paramedics, police, fire and rescue, medical staff have combined with science technology and communication and unity in the political arena. This brings out the best of our Australian spirit in self-defence. Although a minority of young generations choose crime, they must evaluate their actions and follow the benchmark of their ancestors and live by examples of respect. Our multi-cultural population of young and old can live in harmony as one nation as a nation that will define our identity as Australians. Bryan Scott Andergrove

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• Why is the federal supply of vaccines to nursing homes and medical practices so inefficient?

SHANNON SAYS: My tree of life represents my family and Viking heritage. There are three Viking runes across the branches that symbolise Protection, Family and Good Fortune (for obvious reasons).

Everyone, especially in tourism and hospitality, has had another financial hit. Most people had a grumble. None of us in the Mackay region can do anything about government-created chaos, other than pray that federal and Queensland Health departments are learning very quickly from their mistakes.

The kids’ names are above the leaves, as they stand above all others and are our future. When Ma joins Daddy in the great beyond I will add their names below the roots, as they are my heritage, where I have grown from.

What we can do locally is make the most of the positives. These include: • The Reserve Bank says it will hold down interest rates for another three years. That’s not only a favour for home buyers (Buy now and knock the top off your loan principle while rates are low). It is also a favour for businesses while their industry sector picks up, plus while cane farmers wait for the elusive export price rise and tourist businesses wait for more and more monied visitors.

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• New Zealand has joined Australia’s tourism bubble. (New Zealanders are traditionally the second largest tourist sector visiting Australia, albeit not the most monied).

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• Direct flights between Mackay and New Zealand would be wonderful. Singapore will probably be next to join (smaller numbers of tourists but much more monied). • The end of JobKeeper has hit some businesses, but hopefully it will push some of the under-employed to start applying for many jobs that are already available in the greater Mackay region.

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• Reasonable goodwill and flexibility from both business and by those unemployed due to the COVID virus, could create a real pick up in employment and money flowing through our local economy.

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• Promised infrastructure spending which is supposedly being accelerated by federal and Queensland governments will create local jobs and improve local roads, schools, marine and park facilities.

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It’d be great if more of these funds were quickly shovelled into our local governments and local contractors which have plenty of employment-rich, shovel-ready projects set to go. Just filling potholes on our local roads and highways would be a good start. • Unlike many countries in Europe, Asia and South America, in Australia we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the opportunity to rebuild our local community and economy, while those overseas are suffering from vicious third and fourth waves of COVED. So wear a smile beneath your mask in our luckiest of countries.

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My Thoughts COMMUNITY VOICE Our question to you: What would you do if you won the lottery? Readers, what are your thoughts? Let us know:

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“I would buy all my kids a house to live in.”

“Share it with my love ones and find a way not to work.”

“I would give money to my parents, pay my debts, buy a house.”

“Charity, buy a farm, my family and buy a house for my mum in Noosa.”

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Melissa Milton won the Senior Sports Award at the 2021 Mackay Australia Day Awards and is a passionate barrel horse racer.

If you’re having a special celebration, 21st, club or work function, wedding, anniversary or simply caught an awesome fish - take photos and send them to us at:

news@mackaylocalnews.com.au There is absolutely no cost to you! Ensure they are clear photos, name everyone in the photo/s for us including what took place and we’ll publish them for everyone to share.

Okay, it’s time to be a real rebel I’m feeling so “pressed” I’m flat. I’m oppressed, repressed, suppressed, compressed and generally badly treated. I don’t count any more. “Viva la revolution!” I’m rebelling. (I purposely didn’t say “I’m revolting” for obvious reasons.) I’m taking up the fight for all those other “pressed” people. Here’s where the fight begins. If coffee shops and restaurants are allowed to “go to the dogs”, where dogs have the same rights as humans, I am taking my pet pig next time I eat out. It will be on a leash, seated at the table, and allowed to eat from its bowl that will be on the table, just like dogs do. I am going to stand for pre-selection in every electorate with every political party for every upcoming election, nominating as a woman because I now identify as a woman — a demand for gender balance. I am nominating in this year’s Australian Masters Games in every individual event for women over 75 because I now identify as a woman. Remember the Monty Python Life of Brian scene: Stan: I want to be a woman. From now on I want you all to call me Loretta. Reg: What? Stan: It’s my right as a man. Judith: Why do you want to be Loretta, Stan? Stan: I want to have babies. Reg: You want to have babies?

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Stan: It’s every man’s right to have babies if he wants them. Reg: But you can’t have babies. Stan: Don’t you oppress me. Don’t ya just love that? I’m going to apply for every public service job advertised and will refuse to provide age, gender, ethnicity, address, contact details (apart from a PO Box), or experience – that is all personal information. If I miss out on any position I will take them to whatever authority available to have the decision reviewed, and if all that fails I’m sure there is a Commission somewhere just waiting to hear my grievance and rule in my favour. I am going to start up a petition calling for compulsory empathy and awareness training for all Australian politicians, political staffers, public servants, political party employee, or political party supporters, who have ever: n Sent, received, or laughed at an email that could be regarded as being sexist, racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, ableist, ageist, classist, or in any way offensive to anyone who could, would or should take offense. n Heard, told, or laughed at a “joke” that could be regarded as being (see above list). n Watched a movie in a theatre, on TV, or on a personal device that contained scenes that could be regarded as being (see above list). n Criticised, spoken ill of, or denigrated in any way, in writing or orally, in the company of others or alone, anyone who could, would or should take offense. Please note that the person taking offense does not have to be the subject of the criticism or denigration. n Misled the Australian public by telling lies or half-truths, or withholding relevant information for political or personal reasons. I’ll have to stop writing now. I have a lot of rebelling to do.

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Welcome BEAUTIFUL BUBS Dear readers, meet our lovely, new born locals ... Would you like to share your newly born treasure with us? Email us your photos along with all names, weight, length and date born. We’ll publish them for all of our valued readers to share in your new joy. news@mackaylocalnews.com.au

Maisie Breeze Richard-Preston Born: Monday 14th December Weight: 3.09kgs

Proud Parents and Sibling: Meesha and Benn. And sister to Taavi

Length: 50cm

George John Troy Turner Born:

Monday 22nd March

Weight: 8.3lbs

Proud Parents: Keith Turner and Jessica Reeves

Length: 52.5cm

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TRAFFIC DEATH A woman has died following a serious traffic crash between a truck and a car in Inkerman on March 30.

The driver of the car and sole occupant, a 51-year-old Bowen woman, was declared deceased at the scene. The truck driver, a 67-year-old Kilcoy man did not receive any injuries. The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions and reopened just before 4am (March 31). Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact police. The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate.

TWO ARRESTED

At approximately 3pm on April 5, Dysart Police and the Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at a Queen Elizabeth Drive address in relation to suspected property offences.

LOCAL BRIEFS

At about 8.20pm, a b-double truck and a car collided on the Bruce Highway near Fredericksfield Road.

of offences as a result of a search warrant executed in Dysart on Monday, April 5. On or around October 24, 2020, a number of property items including a CCTV camera was stolen from a Dysart business near the Golden Mile Road. On or around April 1, the owner of the camera was automatically notified by email that the camera had been switched back on. The video captured the alleged offender fiddling with the camera and it appeared he was attempting to connect/sync it with his phone.

TWO people have been charged with a number

As a result, a 24-year-old Dysart man was charged with stealing, possessing drug utensils and possessing a category M weapon namely a flick knife. He was given bail to appear before the Mackay Magistrates Court on May 5. A 25-year-old Clontarf woman was also charged in relation to possessing a quantity of methylamphetamine that exceeded the schedule three but not schedule four amount, stealing and possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence under the Drugs Misuse Act. The woman was held in custody to appear before the Mackay Magistrates Court on April 6.

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Favourite food or thing to do: Fish. And wet food in the morning with a side of biscuits and wet food at night. Most importantly, he loves to curl up in my bed and sleep under my arm and purr. Missed and forever remembered.

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Mackenzie Jade Fuller Proud Parents: Thursday 11th February Lisa Evens & Clinton Fuller Weight: 7lb 4oz

Born:

Length: 54cm

Length: 55cm

Born:

Wednesday 10th March

Weight: 2.58kgs

Proud Parents and siblings: Proud parents Alana and Dean. No siblings but two very protective puppies Mia and Brian

Special thanks to: Midwives Belinda, Janna, Jamie & Sam

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Vale Kenneth Hargreaves Obituary Kenneth Richard Hargreaves 1925-2021. It is with the heaviest heart that I must announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Hargreaves on Wednesday, March 24. Dad was the eldest son to Richard and Edith Hargreaves (Dec) Step son to Reina (Dec) and brother to sisters Joan (Dec), Enid (Dec) Dorothy and Rita, brother to Graham (Dec) and brother in law to Betsy. Dad was born in Yeppoon in 1925 and moved to Mackay with the family shortly after the Great Depression. As a young man Dad apprenticed at Racecourse Mill to become a fitter and turner. At the outset of WW II, Dad was declared in a reserved occupation and he spent the war years at Walkers foundry preparing munitions and equipment for Australia’s fighting forces. Dad would have preferred to join the merchant navy but understood the high demand of his skills to support the war effort. During the closing years of the War, Dad met a beautiful young seamstress from Rockhampton. He used ride his old Indian motorcycle down to Rocky at every chance to visit our mum-

to-be Lorna (Doon) Hargreaves (Dec) nee Cowdaroy. Together they raised five sons, Norman, Kenneth (Snow), John, Mark and Luke all who survived to celebrate Kens life. Father to five sons, Grandfather to 13 and Great Grandfather to 12, who are all proud to be his decedents. Ken and Doon established the High Trees poultry farm at Andergrove and later they relocated the farm to Habana where they operated the business until retiring to Eimeo in the late nineties. Dad spent many years serving the Mackay community in the Mackay City Band, in Rotary and with other community actions. We invite all to share the fondest memories and to celebrate his life at St Ambrose Church, North Mackay at 10:30 am on Wednesday April 7. While the family is saddened by his passing we celebrate his life as being proudly and successfully lived.

The emergency airstrip is about to be re-opened at Finch Hatton

Excitement at airstrip re-opening virginia

dowling columnist — pioneer valley

EXCITEMENT is mounting as the town readies for the official re-opening of the Emergency Airstrip in Finch Hatton on Saturday 17 April. A nostalgic spectacle is anticipated, weather permitting, as two

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Tiger Moths and up to 10 ultralights will be landing on the refurbished airstrip before 11am. Michelle Landry MP, Stephen Andrews Member for Mirani and Greg Williamson Mayor of Mackay Regional Council are expected to be in attendance from noon for the acknowledgement and opening of this vital facility for the Upper Pioneer Valley and surrounding districts in times of emergency

– such as the 2018 Bushfire Event when water bombing aircraft played a vital role. The need for this facility to be upgraded was identified at a debriefing meeting after the 2018 fire. Necessary funding for the upgrade was sourced by way of grants through federal, state and local governments. The opening ceremony on April 17 will highlight the town-

ship’s appreciation for this assistance. At approximately 1pm, the official party will progress into Finch Hatton to the heritage-listed railway station Finch Central for a similar opening. Thank you for all the support that has been received from the three levels of government. The Tiger Moth pilots are even talking about a flyover of the township at this time.

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SATURDAY APRIL 10

Langford’s – 3pm – Lindsay – (pub rock solo acoustic) with - 7pm – Luke Miller Band – (pub/heavy rock band) Moss on Wood – 9pm – Significant Other – (modern/pub rock duo) The Met – 7pm – ABBA: Forever Gold – FRIDAY APRIL 9 (tribute show) Moss on Wood – 5pm – Viva Solo – Harrup Park – 6pm – Viva Acoustic – (melodic solo acoustic) (melodic solo acoustic) Seabreeze – 2pm – Mick Woodbridge – (solo acoustic) - 9pm – Ash Smith House Concert – The Fat Langford’s – 7pm – Mixolydians – (3-piece Wintermoon Cigars, Tullara, Swoon, Matt Tandy, band) Christopher David & Tattyfaze Ablaze – Hotel Mackay – 6pm – The Natural Culture, (event with 6 acts) Monica Adair & John Vine – (6-piece band) Black Nugget (Moranbah) – 8pm – Marcus Meier – (solo acoustic) Wakehouse – 6pm – T.B.A Paxton’s Night Markets – 5pm – Lucid Airlie Beach Hotel – 2pm – The Keith Urban Experience – (tribute show) Wings Eton Hotel – 8pm – Stylus Crew – (4-piece KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 8pm – Chris Booroff band) Kuttabull- 7pm – The Flying Tigers – SUNDAY APRIL 11 (rock’n’roll band) Northern Beaches Bowls – 7pm – E.J. Langford’s – 3pm – Jam with Billy Hazle Barker – (rock/pub rock solo acoustic) – 2pm – Bella Mackenzie – Seaforth Bowls Club – 7pm – Significant Seabreeze (country solo acoustic) Other – (modern/pub rock duo) Gordon – 12pm – Shaun Diver & Black Nugget (Moranbah) – 8pm – Marcus General BBQ – (pub/country rock larrikin) Meier – (solo acoustic) KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 8pm – Mr. Cliff – (solo Calen – 12pm – Peta Richards acoustic) Palm’s Beach (Sarina) – 2pm – The Flying Tigers – (rock’n’roll band) Airlie Beach Hotel – 2pm – “Nashville’s World On Tour” – (country tribute show) KC’s Bar (Airlie) – 2pm – Corey Harris - 8pm – Mr. Cliff

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Joel would love to play this role but a wig might be in order

Songbird plans Airlie, Mackay vibrations Joel

Bow

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KAREN Jocobsen is more than just the blonde jewel in the crown of voice-over and cabaret, the singer-songwriter is also a motivational speaker with recalculating answers. Yes, you all know her voice intimately (yeah, she’s Siri) but the songbird is much more than that and is planning on making a vibe out of Mackay and Airlie beach. Usually based in the Big Apple, the star performed her original show Mackay to Manhattan at the MECC recently but started off as babysitter to the Porter kids many moons ago. These days the star is about to launch her newest single, “Ready For What I Came Here For”- is creating shows, taking motivational zoom meetings to the world and all from our humble part of the world whilst being the Whitsunday Destination Ambassador. I’m blessed to have the inside scoop on what is next, and I can assure you it is fabulous for all of us. It’s super cool to have the darling of Manhattan back home doing all the things we love and cherish. A little look back at my beginnings in the theatre world saw my unbroken voice audition for the role of Gavroche in Les Miserables in for MMCP. At the time, I was having singing lessons with the legend Bernice Martin, an absolute pioneer of culture in Mackay. I did not get the role but to be fair, the role went to Paul White who is one of the greatest performers this country and Mackay has produced. The show saw talents like Di Hatfield, Angie Smith, Jo Bagley and Dion Molinas slay the MECC stage. Later that year the company produced West Side Story and I got cast as one of the Jets. A young soprano from Hatten Cheryl Peppin (she looked like Grace), was cast as Maria, my first crush and idol Kim Kirkman (Ten Tenors) was Riff and Mackay’s best solicitor Kristyn Everett rocked up for her first audition and landed the role of the tomboy Anybody’s. I think about 12 people from these shows had professional performing arts careers. Testimony to how

necessary local theatre is for regional communities. Tickets are selling crazy for Mama Mia so get sorted please! Matthew Lee Robinson sings, ‘If you want to keep a step ahead, make sure you lead before you’re led’. When I moved home to Mackay, I received some advice – if you are going to produce shows in this town, you will need Tim Phillips on board as production manager. I did what I was told and dozens of musicals, cabaret shows and drag extravaganzas later I am glad I crossed paths with the awesome Langford’s loving pirate. You will find Tim working for the best music joint in town, Yamaha Music and I would not be the self-inflated giraffe without such excellent technical assistance. Meanwhile, Laffo’s Pizzeria made the move from Brisbane street to Canelands and they haven’t looked back. Pumping out cheap, delicious pizzas with great toppings, and Laffo’s home made chutney as the base of my favourite, the three little pigs pizza is one of their specialities, not to mention Linda’s famous spring rolls. The party is always at splitz level when Nicole is on deck. Laffo’s provides live tunes from local artists every weekend, and you all know my love of venues that book and pay musos. Mark comes from a successful history of running pubs and clubs in QLD and Nic is the hostess with the mostess and really needs to have her own podcast and comedy show. Sharon Thompson is a fierce woman that generates great results in her singing students. The magnificent soprano runs the phenomenally successful Thompson Tuition. A true technician that also has her finger on the theatrical pulse. Having performed in many musicals, Sharon headed the vocal team on Legally Blonde for MMCP and then bravely jumped into the Red Giraffe pen to sort the vocals for A Chorus Line – a tough job on a high-octane dance show. Having a powerhouse on hat side of the desk made sure Erin Brookhouse’s choreography and Tania Attard’s direction of A Chorus Line was one of the best shows the MECC as seen in the last five years. Well, that’s what my mum reckons.

THURSDAY APRIL 15 General Gordon – 7pm – Shaun Diver – (pub/country rock solo acoustic) Langford’s – 7pm – Open Mic Night Black Nugget (Moranbah) – 8pm – Jan Arns – (solo acoustic)

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About Joel Bow: Joel would love to play the role of Annie in an all-adult production of the hit musical.

Big Bad Mouse about to hit town

KUKOM Theatre is presenting Big Bad Mouse and bookings are now open. Timid little Mr Bloome is generally bullied and treated badly by his boss, the domineering and pompous Mr Price-Hargreaves. When a flasher and stalker chases a young woman across Wandsworth Common, Bloome is accused of being the flasher by the victim and a police detective, and suddenly becomes an object of great interest to his female

co-workers. Made famous in the 1960s by British comedy legends Jimmy Edwards and Eric Sykes, “Big Bad Mouse” toured the UK and for the next three years was a top attraction in London’s West End. Now it’s coming to Mackay, with a talented local cast directed by Geoff Stewart-McLean and featuring Gordon Lowe, John Manning, Leticia Harberger, Tobi Loftus, Stephanie Jones, Sarah Neivandt and Carolyn Roche.

Hop on to the TryBooking website and secure your tickets for this classic adult farce:https:// www.trybooking.com/BPCJK #kucomedy #bigbadmouse #kucomtheatre All performances start at 7.30pm. For more information, please phone Kucom Theatre on 0439 684 548, or visit the website: www. kucom.org.au or the Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/ kucomtheatre

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The perfect family home with lots on offer What a delight, nestled in a quiet part of Eimeo minutes from schools and the local shopping precinct in Rural View lies this fantastic home with great street appeal. Featuring a practical and generous side access gate, you are led down to a high clearance shed able to store a variety of toys from caravans, quads and bikes to boats or anything in between. Think about it, is there a better place to establish and live? Situated on a 644m2 block of land, the large open floor plan offers three bedrooms

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with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite compliments the master bedroom. The home offers a fully self-contained granny flat converted from the garage with a bathroom, kitchenette and living area segregated from the main house. This granny flat is also in the perfect position for a spacious home business office or even a teenager’s retreat!

With a private outdoor entertainment and BBQ area it’s perfect for those weekend get togethers or working on the toys. In a growing neighbourhood located amongst quality homes, this property is an opportunity not to be missed!! The owners are committed to selling. So what’s stopping you from coming to check out this property for yourself? Book a private inspection today and get your foot in the door before you miss out!

By Negotiation Open 9:30am - 10am Saturday 6 Helvellyn St, Eimeo Agent Cheryl Mulder 0411 164 968 & Emilee Walters 0408 231 402 My Real Estate Qld

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36 Beverley Street, East Mackay STUNNING BEACH HOUSE .

OPEN Saturday 10th April HOME 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Designed to capture ocean breezes this stunning home features timber floors, plantation shutters and stone benchtops. . All weather timber deck leading to lounge room with recycled brick feature wall. . Generous master bedroom with distressed timber bulkhead, pendant lighting, ensuite and WIR.

$525,000 4

Modern kitchen with stone top breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. . Electric gate and high clearance carport.

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Lansdowne Road, West Mackay

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58 Acres in West Mackay & Racecourse

Closing 16th April, 2021

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

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

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

OPEN Saturday 10th April HOME 11:00am - 12:00 noon

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

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

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

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WEEKLY TELEVISION 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: Broken Promise (M v) [s] 10:00 Keeping Faith (PG) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 The Vaccine [s] 11:35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 12:05 Fisk (M) [s] 12:35 rage (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “The Last Mimzy” (PG) (’07) Stars: Chris O’Neil 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Preview [s] 8:00 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders *Live* [s] 9:50 NRL: Golden Point [s] 10:35 Movie: “The Man With The Iron Fists” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: RZA

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Spinout” (G) (’66) Stars: Xavier Samuel 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society” (M) (’18) Stars: Jessica Brown Findlay 11:00 Ambulance: Code Red (M) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Doomsday Man” (M v) (’98)

8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Just For Laughs (M) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Watergate (M s) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Interviewer 3:40 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:20 The Kennedys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Egypt’s Apocalypse (M) 8:30 Secrets Of The Royal Servants 8:20 The Blitz - Britain On Fire (PG) 10:15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

4:30 Odd Squad 5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Katy (PG) 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Fruits Basket 9:15 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:35 Radiant (PG)

2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Against The Wind” (PG) (’48) Stars: Simone Signore 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (PG) (’02) Stars: Nia Vardalos

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Patrol (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 3:00 JAG (PG)

4:05 PBS Newshour 5:05 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 6:05 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (PG) 9:20 How Sex Changed The World (M s) 10:10 Sex In The World’s Cities (MA15+)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 The Hunter (M l,v) 10:25 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 10:55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 11:45 The Great Australian Bee Challenge

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 Planet America

3:30 The Food Dude (PG) 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown 7:30 AFL: Round 4: Port Adelaide v Richmond *Live* 10:30 AFL: Post Game (PG) 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The Conners (PG) 10:30 Charmed (PG)

4:55 Movie: “Looking Up” (PG) (’19) Stars: Chao Deng (In Mandarin) 7:35 Movie: “Get Low” (PG) (’05) Stars: Robert Duvall 9:30 Movie: “Love & Other Drugs” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal 11:35 Movie: “The Piano” (MA15+) (’93) (In Sign Language/ English/ Maori)

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Ochres [s] 1:30 Miriam’s Big American Adventure: American Values (PG) [s] 2:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 3:30 Dream Gardens [s] 4:00 Ask The Doctor: Food (Part 1) (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Sydney FC v Melbourne City *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 9:10 Harrow (M v) [s] 10:00 A Very English Scandal (M d,s) [s] 11:05 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s]

12:30 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:00 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:30 Explore [s] 1:45 Movie: “Me Before You” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sam Claflin 4:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Mission: Impossible - Fallout” (M v) (’18) Stars: Tom Cruise 11:20 Movie: “Sleepless” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Jamie Foxx

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Movie: “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (PG) (’19) Stars: Chris Pratt 9:15 Movie: “Holmes & Watson” (M l) (’18) Stars: Will Ferrell 11:15 Police: Hour Of Duty (PG) [s] 12:15 Repco Supercars Highlights 2021: Tasmania - Day 1 [s] 1:15 Medical Emergency (PG) [s]

9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Buy To Build [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 Three Blue Ducks [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Program To Be Advised 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 Program To Be Advised 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s]

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Figure Skating 4:10 Travel Man (PG) 4:35 My Second Restaurant In India (PG) 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns 9:25 Movie: “Their Finest” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Gemma Arterton 11:30 Movie: “West Side Story” (PG) (’61) 2:15 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) (’07) (In English/ Spanish)

4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:45 Play Your Pets Right 7:00 The Zoo 7:35 Shaun The Sheep 8:05 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:40 Wishfart 9:00 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

3:00 Movie: “Kid Galahad” (PG) (’62) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:00 Movie: “The Sons Of Katie Elder” (PG) (’65) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Rugby Union: Preview 8:00 Rugby Union: QLD Reds v ACT Brumbies *Live* 9:45 Rugby Union: PostMatch

1:00 TBA 3:00 TBA 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/ Caulfield 5:30 The Great Outdoors 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 2:00 Escape To The Country 3:30 Weekender

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Jake And The Fatman 4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 12:15 48 Hours (M v) 1:10 MotoGP 2021: Race 2 Doha Grand Prix

2:30 New Girl (PG) 4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 Basketball: NBL: Adelaide 36ers v Brisbane Bullets *Live* 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 Movie: “Hyena” (MA15+) (’14)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Jolly (PG) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M s) 9:15 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:45 Sammy J (PG) 9:50 Insert Name Here (M s) 10:25 Staged (M l)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Landline 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF 9:30 Back Roads 10:00 ABC News Weekend

4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 More Than 1000 (PG) 6:00 Counting Cars (PG) 6:30 AFL: Pre-Game 7:00 AFL: Round 4: Gold Coast v Carlton *Live* 10:00 AFL: Post Game (PG) 10:30 Movie: “Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels” (MA15+) (’98) Stars: Jason Statham

8:00 Becker (PG) 9:00 Frasier (PG) 10:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 2:00 TBA 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 3:00 Mom (M s,d)

3:40 Movie: “Ernest & Celestine” (PG) (’12) Stars: Forest Whitaker 5:10 Movie: “The Flintstones” (G) (’94) Stars: John Goodman 6:50 Movie: “Storm Boy” (PG) (’76) Stars: Jai Courtney 8:30 Movie: “Shutter Island” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:35 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 3:30 Back Roads [s] 4:00 Football: W-League Grand Final: Teams TBC *Live* [s] 6:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs New Zealand [s] 8:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 9:20 Silent Witness (M v) [s] 10:25 Top Of The Lake (M l,s) [s] 11:20 Devil’s Advocate [s] 11:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 2:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 NRL: Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys *Live* [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M) [s] 11:10 Shallow Grave (MA15+) [s]

6:00 NBC Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Jersey Boys” (M l) (’14) Stars: John Lloyd Young 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (M v) [s] 9:50 Declassified - The Royal Scandals (PG) [s] 10:55 Autopsy USA (M d) [s]

9:00 Australia By Design: Architecture [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] 3:00 Road Less Travelled [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Penrite ProMX Championship *Live* 3:30 Cycling: Tour Of Flanders Highlights 5:05 Small Business Secrets 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Hindenburg - The New Evidence (PG) 8:30 Lost Temple Of The Inca (PG) (In English/ Spanish) 9:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel 10:30 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (M) 11:35 24 Hours In Police Custody (M d,l,v) 12:30 Movie: “Shutter Island” (M) (’10)

4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Miraculous World 6:30 Play Your Pets Right 6:55 The Zoo 7;30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

2:15 Movie: “On The Beach” (PG) (’59) Stars: Ava Gardner 5:00 Movie: “Taras Bulba” (PG) (’62) Stars: Yul Brynner 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp) 11:40 Bizarre ER (M) 12:35 My Favourite Martian

1:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 1:30 One Road (PG) 2:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations (M l) 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Fishing Edge 4:00 Fishing Australia 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

12:00 Outback Rabbis (PG) 1:00 New Girl (PG) 2:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 3:00 Basketball: NBL: Sydney Kings v Melbourne Phoenix *Live* 5:00 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Women’s Race *Live* 9:00 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Men’s Race *Live* 1:45 Lethal Ladies (M l)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain (M l) 9:30 White Light (M l,d,v) 11:00 Catalyst 12:00 David Bowie: Finding Fame (M l)

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Back Roads 10:00 ABC News Weekend 10:30 Q&A Highlights 11:00 ABC Late News

3:00 AFL: Round 4: Melbourne v Geelong *Live* 6:00 Towies (PG) 6:15 Movie: “Green Lantern” (M v) (’11) Stars: Ryan Reynolds 8:30 Movie: “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” (M v) (’15) Stars: Robert Downey Jr 11:20 Tattoo Nightmares (M s) 12:20 Blokesworld (M) 1:00 Shipping Wars (PG)

7:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 9:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 10:00 Neighbours (PG) 12:30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 1:30 The Unicorn (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:10 Movie: “The Castle Of Cagliostro” (PG) (’79) Stars: Yasuo Yamada 6:10 Movie: “The Fifth Element” (PG) (’97) Stars: Bruce Willis 8:30 Movie: “Infernal Affairs II” (MA15+) (’03) Stars: Eric Tsang (In Cantonese) 10:40 Movie: “You Disappear” (MA15+) (’17) (In Danish/ Swedish)

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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12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:30 Invisible Wars (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 12:05 Wentworth (MA15+)

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Program To Be Advised 10:00 100% Footy (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Extreme Planes (M) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:10 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Christmas In Conway” (M) (’13) Stars: Andy Garcia 2:00 Motorbike Cops (M) [s] 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 9:00 Mrs. Brown’s Boys (M) [s] 9:45 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney (PG) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 What The Hell Happens Next? (PG) [s] 8:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 2:10 The Royals And The Tabloids (PG) 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:15 The Kennedys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Historic House Rescue (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Outlander (M) 12:00 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (MA15+) (In French)

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Elizabeth Of Ladymead” (G) (’48) Stars: Nicholas Phipps 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:40 Murdered By Morning (M v) 11:40 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (PG)

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Home Shopping 2:10 48 Hours (M) 3:10 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:05 JAG (M v)

4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 10:15 Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia (MA15+)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Magical Land Of Oz 9:50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:40 Escape From The City 11:35 Extras (M l,v)

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

3:30 Repco Supercars Highlights 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Equalizer 2” (M) (’18) Stars: Denzel Washington 11:00 Movie: “Kickboxer” (M) (’89) Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme

1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 2:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 The Conners (PG)

4:00 Movie: “Lassie” (PG) (’94) Stars: Tom Guiry 5:55 Movie: “The Straight Story” (PG) (’99) Stars: Richard Farnsworth 8:00 Movie: “Pearl” (M l) (’18) Stars: Julia Föry (In Spanish/ English) 9:30 Movie: “The Trouble With You” (M v) (’18) Stars: Adèle Haenel

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 1:50 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 9:30 Laura’s Choice (M l,d) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Q&A (M l,s) [s] 12:15 Wentworth (M) [s] 1:05 rage (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Pet Rescuers [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Botched (M) [s] 10:00 Australian Scandal (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Labour Of Love (PG) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:10 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Hidden Family Secrets” (PG) (’18) Stars: Chika Nnaemeka 2:00 Motorbike Cops (M) [s] 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Dancing With The Stars (PG) [s] 9:00 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Station 19 (M l) [s] 12:30 Kiss Bang Love (PG)

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Cube [s] 8:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Royals And The Tabloids (PG) 3:00 Living Black (PG) 3:30 I Am Black And Beautiful (PG) 3:40 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:15 The Kennedys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point 12:00 Box 21 (MA15+) (In Swedish)

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs: Secret Skills 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

2:50 Garden Gurus Moments 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “Beautiful Stranger” (PG) (’54) Stars: Ginger Rogers 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law And Order (M v)

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Sydney Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v)

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

3:40 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Asia’s Next Top Model (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Patriot Brains (M) 9:25 The Casketeers (PG)

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:55 Staged (M l) 9:20 Extras 9:50 Fisk 10:20 High Fidelity (MA15+) 10:45 In The Long Run (M l) 11:10 Live At The Apollo (M s)

3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 9:30 Outback Pilots (PG)

1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Judging Amy (PG)

5:10 Movie: “Forever Enthralled” (PG) (’08) Stars: Zhang Ziyi (In Mandarin) 7:50 Movie: “The Guilty” (M l) (’18) Stars: Jakob Cedergren (In Danish) 9:30 Movie: “Goodbye Berlin (AKA ‘Tschick’)” (M l,s,v) (’16) (In German) 11:10 Movie: “Pearl” (M l) (’18) (In Spanish/ English)

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch [s] 1:55 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 9:05 Fisk: Ladies In Black (PG) [s] 9:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021 [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Four Corners (PG) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:30 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 The Enemy Within (M) [s] 11:50 Timeless (M) [s] 12:35 Tipping Point [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Britney Ever After” (PG) (’17) Stars: Natasha Bassett 2:00 Motorbike Cops (M) [s] 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Contagion” (M) (’11) Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow 10:45 The Latest Seven News [s]

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

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight (M) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:35 Great Irish Railway Journeys (PG) 4:10 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain (PG) 8:25 Sydney Harbour Patrol (PG) 9:15 Departure (MA15+) 10:05 SBS World News Late 10:35 The Crimson Rivers (MA15+) (In French)

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

2:50 Garden Gurus Moments 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “The Man Who Haunted Himself” (PG) (’70) Stars: Roger Moore 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M)

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 One Road (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M v)

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

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Vs. Arashi (PG) (In Japanese) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Intervention” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Cobie Smulders

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 9:00 The Romantics And Us: Passions Of The People (M) 10:05 Restoration Australia (PG) 11:00 White Light (M l,d,v)

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

1:00 Murphy Brown (PG) 2:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Judging Amy (M)

5:45 Movie: “Delbaran” (PG) (’01) Stars: Kaim Alizadeh (In Farsi) 7:35 Movie: “Gone Are The Days” (M l,s,v) (’18) Stars: Lance Henriksen 9:30 Movie: “Cyrano, My Love” (M n) (’18) Stars: Thomas Solivérès (In French) 11:35 Movie: “The Guilty” (M l) (’18) (In Danish)

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 10:05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World: Super Vision (PG) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 World’s Greatest Islands [s] 2:00 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Preview [s] 8:00 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers *Live* [s] 9:45 NRL: Knock Off [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Manifest (M) [s] 12:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v)

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” (PG) (’09) Stars: Ben Carson 2:00 Motorbike Cops (M) [s] 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (M l,s) (’11) Stars: Steve Carell 10:50 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:20 What The Killer Did Next (M v) [s]

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

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 The Royals And The Tabloids (PG) 3:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:10 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Greatest Bridges (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (M) 9:30 Shadowplay (M) (In English/ German) 10:30 SBS World News Late

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! (PG) 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

2:50 Garden Gurus Moments 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “Five Golden Dragons” (PG) (’67) Stars: Bob Cummings 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Call The Midwife (M) 10:40 The Equalizer (M)

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (MA15+)

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

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Basketball: NBL Overtime 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Taskmaster (PG) (In Norwegian) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:20 Future Man (MA15+)

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

4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 AFL: Round 5: Kilda v Richmond *Live* 10:00 AFL: Post Game 10:30 Movie: “Kickboxer: Vengeance” (M) (’16) Stars: Sara Malakul Lane

4:10 Movie: “Mosley” (PG) (’19) 6:00 Movie: “Belle” (PG) (’13) Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw 7:55 Movie: “Abe” (PG) (’19) Stars: Noah Schnapp 9:30 Movie: “Seven Psychopaths” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Sam Rockwell 11:35 Movie: “Cyrano, My Love” (M) (’18) (In French)

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Unit 4/384 Bridge Road, West Mackay QUIET, SPACIOUS AND SPECTACULAR UNIT!

OPEN Saturday 10th April HOME 1:00 - 1:30pm

This spacious unit will not last long! West Mackay is all about the convenience and it will not disappoint. Within walking distance of the 24/7 IGA Shopping Centre and Fourways Shopping Precinct, multiple well-regarded schools, Doctors, Daycare and the Mackay Base Hospital. Within 5 mins drive of the Mackay CBD and Canelands Central Shopping Centre. This unit is perfect for all. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms with BIRs and aircond, open plan aircond

$269,000 2

living/dining area, a neat, tidy modern kitchen with low maintenance vinyl flooring, security screens through out, ensure comfort and peace of mind. With a useful and well presented courtyard, there’s also a single lock up garage. Town living with nature only a short walk away. The gorgeous botanical gardens are one of the many amazing nearby facilities.

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

4 Stayts Road, Marian

$235,000

AFFORDABLE HOUSE . . .

OPEN Saturday 10th April HOME 2:00 - 2:30pm

Right in the heart of Marian on a large allotment of 934sqm. Two bedrooms plus a sleepout featuring beautiful polished timber floors. Large timber deck adjoining the side of the house. Outdoor undercover gazebo in the back yard provides second entertainment area.

Fully fenced with 7 x 7 m open carport and double gate access.

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

47 Wattle Street, Andergrove A FANTASTIC STARTER . . .

OPEN Open by HOME Appointment

. .

$299,000 3

Three bedroom highset residence located in a quiet leafy street in Andergrove. Huge timber deck adjoining rear of the house overlooking the backyard. Brand new kitchen with stone bench tops, new cook top and oven plus dishwasher. Fresh paint internally. Knockout shed approx. 7 x 5m with good side access available.

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

07 4963 2500

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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Unit 7, 25 Transport Avenue, Paget

FOR SALE

66 Sydney Street, Mackay

FOR LEASE

CLOSE TO THE CITY - MINUTES T THE AIRPORT

OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS - MAKE YOUR MARK IN CBD

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For sale by expression of interest closing PM 17th May 2021 338m2 warehouse with reception, office and toilet High clearance roller door to warehouse Suit investor / owner occupier Lease in place until March 2022

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

Suite 9, 121 Boundary Road, Paget COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE IN PAGET - CLOSE TO AIRPORT • 163m2 of office space in Paget • Office fit-out in place with reception area, 6 offices, boardroom and storage area • Close to airport

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Large open retail, showroom or office space Possibility to split into 100 or 200m2 tenancies Small garage at rear with extra storage area Walking distance to Post Office and Sydney Street Market Situated on busy Sydney Street with full glass frontage

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

FOR LEASE Suite 3, 79 Victoria Street, Mackay FIRST FLOOR SUITE - MACKAY HERITAGE BUILDING

• Own kitchen facilities with shared toilet facilities

• Prominent corner position in heart of CBD • Boardroom, lots of large worksroom • Kitchenette and male and female toilets

FOR LEASE

• Excellent signage opportunities • 150m2 - innovative floor plan • Lots of natural light

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

Area B, 45 Wood Street, Mackay COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE IN MACKAY CBD

Lot 10, 12 Heaths Road, Mackay PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE WITH WAREHOUSE / STORAGE AT REAR

Quality commercial office space Located in the CBD First floor tenancy Reception/waiting area

FOR LEASE

• Open plan with two separate offices • Own kitchen with amenities located within the building

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

07 4963 2500

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Area approximately 250m2 Large professional office space with reception Large open plan work area off reception 4 x separate offices, 1 x boardroom Kitchen and toilet facilities

FOR LEASE

• Large warehouse at the rear of the property, suitable for storage • Plenty onsite customer parking • Busy retail centre with plenty of passing traffic

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

43 Wood Street, Mackay

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OPEN HOMES AND HELPFUL INFORMATION Saturday April 10

TIME

SUBURB

ADDRESS

TYPE BED BATH CAR AGENT

9.00-9.30am

North Mackay 7/63 Grendon St

House 3

My Real Estate Qld

9.30-10am

Beaconsfield 18 Mod Cres

House 4 2

My Real Estate Qld Blacks Real Estate

9.30am-100am Mackay

2/2 Wentford Street Unit

9.30-10am

6 Helvellyn St

Eimeo

9.30-10.15am Andergrove 10.30-11am

Mt Pleasant

2 1

House 4 3

My Real Estate Qld

26 Livistonia Street House 4 2

Butterfly Realty

21 Maranark Ave Duplex 4 4

My Real Estate Qld

10.30-11.30am Eimeo

12 Eulbertie Ave

House 6 2

Blacks Real Estate

10.30-11am

6 Chapman Court House 4 3

My Real Estate Qld

10.45-11.30am Dolphin Heads 30A Admiral Drive House 5 3

Butterfly Realty

11am-12.00pm Mt Jukes

147 Fordyce Road Houses

Blacks Real Estate

12.15-12.45pm East Mackay

36 Beverley Street House 4 2

Blacks Real Estate

Eimeo

1.00-1.30pm

West Mackay 4/384 Bridge Road Unit

2 1

Blacks Real Estate

2.00-2.30pm

Marian

House 2 1

Blacks Real Estate

2.00-3.00pm

West Mackay 46 Paulette Street House 3 1

Blacks Real Estate

3.30-4.30pm

North Mackay 28 Green Street

Blacks Real Estate

4 Stayts Road

House 3 1

Are you thinking of selling? Here are the common methods of sale explained that your chosen agent may discuss with you: There are several common ways to buy and sell real estate. Your agent will recommend a type of sale for your home. They will base this on: › what type of home it is (such as house, apartment or townhouse) › where it’s located › how the property market is behaving › how quickly you need the property sold. Make sure you understand all the pros and cons before deciding on a method of sale. Private sale treaty:

This is the most common method. In a private sale treaty, you will: › advertise your home and invite offers from prospective buyers › negotiate the sale with a buyer, usually with the assistance of an agent › sign a written contract with the buyer to complete the sale.

Public auction: An auction is a public sale conducted at a specific date, time and place. Prospective buyers bid and the property is sold to the highest bidder.

To conduct an auction, your agent must be a licensed auctioneer. You have the right to see their licence document (they must show you at your request). You can also check their licence online. Visit www.qld.gov.au/fairtrading to check the free licensing register. You can look an agent up by name or licence number. Sale by tender:

In a sale by tender, you: › invite people to make you an offer by a certain date › consider all the offers you’ve received by that date › choose one or reject them all. From the Property Smart Booklet www.publications.qld.gov.au

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Whitsunday Coast 4x4 clubbers go camping WHITSUNDAY Coast 4x4 Club president Marty Taylor went on a camping trip with several club members to Jervoise station over the Easter Weekend. Mr Taylor said the club travelled through an inland route via Charters Tower, where they stayed at Townsville for the night. He said the club then went inland and made their way to Jervoise Station for the weekend. “We left Thursday afternoon and shortened the trip by getting to Townsville and grouped there

Thursday evening. We left first thing Friday morning towards Greenvale,” Mr Taylor said. “That’s inland up towards Development Road up there. You go up there through the Hervey Range Road. Jervoise station – it’s a cattle station and they do a camp program where people can book in and camp down the river going through their place. “We stayed there at Jervois Station for the whole weekend and over the weekend, we did a couple of trips around.”

He said the club camped at the river near Jervoise Station and enjoyed a camping program put on by the cattle mustering station. He added the rain held off for the camping trip, saying the skies were overcast and only had a drizzle once. “We went up towards Undarah, (we) got there on Saturday morning and had a couple of cups of coffee and everything at Undarah. They just opened up the Undarah Camp sites now, they had a bit of a revamp,” he said.

“We did a whole trip here - we went to Undarah then Mt Surprise then Einsleigh and Copperfield Gorge, (we) stopped there. “We had a group chat at the pub. “Copperfield Gorge is literally just across the road from the pub. Beautiful spot there, the water is running, it’s crystal clear, they had plenty of rain up there, so everything is green.” He said the club then went back to the camp through Lyndd Junction and enjoyed a nice big

campfire for the evening. “Sunday morning, kids were there, so that was a typical sort of Easter Sunday morning, with kids running around,” he said. “In between swimming in the river and a couple of kayaks we had up there, we had a great old time. “We did a day trip, we attempted to get to a place called the Valley of the Lagoon. “The route we were taking, which was inland through dirt tracks…the Burdekin River was

way over. No way to cross that river without a bridge. “We decided to have our break there and smoko. Kids played in the sand near the water and drone went up and took some footage. We just explored around.” The club then went back to the Three Rivers Hotel at Greenvale for a break, before they retreated to the camp for the evening. Marty Taylor said the club had a great time and returned home on Monday through the inland route they came.

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WHILST our region is known for ocean fishing, freshwater fishing in the Mackay Region is second to none. The Pioneer Valley has three world-class impoundment fisheries all located within 90 minutes of the Mackay’s City Centre. Whilst other barramundi fisheries are off limits from 1 November to 1 February, this is the time Mackay’s impoundment fishing really heat ups. Hard bodied lures are normally the go to, but success can also be achieved by trolling, surface poppers, soft plastics and fly fishing. The key is to get those casts right under the lilly pads and snags, to lure out the monsters. Anglers up for a challenge can head west to Lake Elphinstone, Bundoora Dam and the nearby creek systems for redclaw crayfish, sooty grunter or the ancient saratoga.

Spot Profile: Kinchant Dam If it’s that magical metre barramundi you are looking for, then look no further than Kinchant Dam. Kinchant is located just 30 minutes from Mackay, and is renowned for its monster barramundi, and stocked sooty grunter and sleepy cod. Best of all, barramundi in Kinchant, Teemburra, and Eungella dams can be targeted year-round with a stocked impoundment permit. Target Species: Sooty grunter Not as well-known as the barramundi, fishermen travel from far and wide nonetheless for that adrenaline burst of a sooty grunter strike. The rivers and creeks west of Mackay are full of sooties but if it’s a monster 50cm+ fish you seek, then head to Eungella Dam. - Information from Mackay Regional Council

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Beautiful weather on the way ON THE weather front: Sunshine, light winds, morning fog patches. This all means one thing. Beautiful Weather! This is the weather we all wanted over the Easter long weekend. It’s only a week late but better late than never. Only a slight chance of a passing shower on Sunday. Maximum daytime temperatures in the low 30’s with low 20’s during the night. Get out and enjoy the weekend.

Out on the water: Beautiful to be out on the water as well. 10 knots. Becoming NE on Friday afternoon. Swell NE below a metere Seas are below a meter as well. Large tidal swings due to Monday’s new moon.

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Shimjang Taekwondo grades for new belts SHIMJANG Taekwondo recently had its first belt assessment grading for 2021 in North Mackay. Thirty three students attended to grade for their next belt achievement, executing self defence skills, patterns and sparring. Mackay Shimjang Taekwondo welcomed their third female student to successfully obtain her Black Belt qualification through a challenging assessment, including extensive sparring and board breaks. Jorja has been in training for

her black Belt rank for the past three years. Shimjang Taekwondo for the past six years has been teaching the traditional Korean self defence martial art style to men, women and children in a safe environment for all ages. Their students learn to set achievable goals, develop self-confidence and fitness benefits through stretching and training. To compliment the physical side of taekwondo they promote the values of respect, honesty,

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NORTHS Bowls’ Easter Carnival experienced damp weather, mostly in the morning, with heavy greens. All games weere completed with the difficult conditions, but with good banter and fun. Results for Easter Carnival 2021 1st: Keese Struik, Sarah and John Hamilton. 15 + 28. 2nd: Andrew Whelan, Bob Menzies, Sean Murphy. 12 + 51. 3rd: Paul Finlay, Paul Turnbull, Lysle Smith. 12 + 46. 4th: Sue Hunter, Peter and Betty Petersen. 12 + 36. 5th: Anne Smith (Absent), Jayne and Adam Johnstone. 12 + 33. Sports Results Wednesday 31st March. Winners: Brian Grace, Bob Campbell, Ruth Grace. Runners Up: Alex Grunwald, Brian McKinnon, Bob Buckley. Lucky Door: Trevor Kelly, Stewart Larkings, Chris Gee. Raffle: (47) Shorty McEwan.

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ABOVE: Taekwondo participants BELOW: Master Ian Holmes and Jorja

discipline, courtesy and integrity within their classes.

Classes are currently available at two locations within Mackay. These are, Glenella State School on Monday and Wednesday, and Fitzgerald State School on Tuesdays. Training is held between 6-7pm at both locations. You can view their website www.shimjang.com or Facebook for further information on the organisation and available classes.

Several programs on offers for Sinkers TWO programs currently available to registered swimmers at Sinkers Masters Swimming Club are the MSX (Masters Swimming Queensland Excellence Program) and the Lane Warrior Program. In the MSX Program, results are calculated from qualifying times based on FINA events and distances. Swimmers must compete in a Queensland club in a MSQ sanctioned event. At the end of the calendar year all results are tabulated and if the swimmers’ times are above a standard they qualify for

an award. There are four awards, starting at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. A minimum three qualifying swims are required. As an example, a female in the 30-34 age group swimming an 800m freestyle would need to be below 12:53 for bronze and faster than 11:03 for a platinum award. It’s certainly for the more competitive but gives swimmers particular times to train for in the lead up to events. The Lane Warriors Program is similar to the Vorgee Million Metre program.

It is based on a calendar year and resets each year. Its an opportunity to record each and every swim for a total cumulative amount, and submitting recorded distances to the swimmer’s club for verification. These are submitted to Masters Swimming Qld and compared to other submissions in larger age groups for places and club awards. As an example, the leading male in the 61+ age group swam an impressive 809,700 meters in 2019. That’s a massive 809km or an average of 15km a week to claim the bragging rights.

The Sinkers members participated in a postal meet for the month of March organised by the Hervey Bay club. There are plenty of activities to keep club members keen and motivated outside of competitive swimming at State and National levels. The Sinkers are within a month of a change of season which will see locations and times change for sessions. If you are keen to learn more, contact nthmkysinkers@gmail. com to get you swimming in no time.

Chuck Norris martial arts style in Mackay SOUTHERN Cross Tang Soo Do currently runs four classes a week in Mackay. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan is a traditional Korean martial art founded by Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1945. In the simplest terms Tang Soo Do is Korean Karate. The most famous of all Tang Soo Do practitioners is Grandmaster Chuck Norris who trained whilst in the Air Force under Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin. Master Rickard of the Mackay dojo began his Tang Soo Do journey in 1975, Watford, England under Grandmaster Lee Kang Uk, Dan Bon 70, a very senior Korean master who is a direct student of Hwang Kee. Master Rickard received his First Dan Black Belt in 1980 and received the Dan Bon number of 21573. Continuing his training, he received many awards from competing in national and international championships. Through the years he continued to progress through the Black Belt ranking system, receiving his Second Dan in 1983, Third Dan in 1989 and promoted to Fourth Dan Master in 1993. He moved to Mackay in 1990 and opened a Tang Soo Do school.

Students, instructors and Master Rickard

Master Rickard going through his moves Now 60 years of age, Master Rickard is currently a Sixth Dan Senior Master and still regularly trains and instructs Tang Soo Do in Mackay. Classes consist of a warm up with exercises and stretching. Then there is the practice of basic techniques, hyungs (forms or pattern training) and the session finishes with partner training.

Gradings are held every three months under Master Rickard and will be assisted by the most senior black belts of the Federation. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7-8:30 for all ranks and ages. They also offer a kids class on Saturday mornings 9-10. You may contact the school via Facebook or email tangsoodoacademy@outlook.com Call Master Rickard 0411 590 508.

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Hunters to play with strength, full intent By DAVID LORNIE

The Hunters in action. Photo by Jim O’Reilly/QRL

Cutters up for tough game By JACOB CUMNER

THE Mackay Cutters have had a rough season so far this year, firstly going down against the Redcliffe Dolphins, followed by a loss to the Burleigh Bears. However, tomorrow the Cutters will be going toe to toe with the PNG Hunters for a shot at redemption. Gates open at 3 pm, with the game to kick off at 6 pm at the BB stadium, home of the Cutters. “Emry Pere is back this week and Michael Bell will be with us again and Kane Bradley will play his first game for the Cutters. He was a new sign on for the Cowboys back in the pre-season,” coach Michael Crawley said.

Crawley also spoke about the first two matches being a valuable learning experience for his team, as they were against teams from the 2019 Grand final. “This weekend we face a little bit of a different side in PNG,” he said. “They run really hard, they tackle hard, they’re aggressive. There is no way of getting through the game without plenty of bumps and bruises.” This match-up will be physically draining and a new challenge for some of the more inexperienced players on the Cutters team. “They (Hunters) like to come straight over the top of you, so we need to be ready,” the coach said. “You need to be prepared for

a real physical contest. There is no way you are getting around it with PNG. That’s the way they like to play footy, so we are going to have to be prepared. And obviously we have a few strategies ourselves which might cause them a few problems.” While tomorrow’s match might seem difficult for the Cutters boys, Crawley is optimistic. He believes hard training doesn’t guarantee anything in footy and his team needs to get out on the day and play their best. “If we get the processes right, we’ve got to take our chances when they come and we’ve got to be resilient for longer periods. That’s our goal for this weekend,” Crawley said.

PNG Hunters’ coach Matt Church said his team are looking forward to tomorrow’s match against the Cutters. “We just want to play our style of rugby league,” he told Mackay Local News. “Most people understand that Papua New Guineans play with a lot of intent so we want to make sure that we play to our strengths. Whilst the Cutters are yet to record a win this season, Church is not underestimating his opponents. “They’ve had some strong opposition in the first two rounds,” he said. “They’ve had Redcliffe and Burleigh – traditionally strong, those two clubs, so yeah, we’re not going to take them lightly.” Mackay has a decent PNG population and over 200 seats have already been snapped up by local Hunters supporters. “We love that, that’s great,” Church says. “We understand we have a strong following across the state of Queensland, so it will be good to have them down and cheer (us) on – and hopeful-

ly make it feel more like a home game for our boys.” Due to COVID-19, the PNG team are based in Queensland for this season and as Papua New Guineans, who have strong family bonds, being away from home has been difficult for some. “We’ve had a few challenges along the way but thankfully it’s not everyone who is missing home at the same time. Some are missing home, some are really loving living in Australia – and that dynamic changes throughout the group. We just have to be mindful of that and keep checking through the group, and looking after each other,” said Church. The coach says he enjoys working with a group of players who are totally passionate about the game of rugby league. PNG is the only country in the World with rugby league as its national sport. “I’m loving it,” he said. “Every Papua New Guinean I’ve ever come across has been a really good person and you know that they love the sport. And we all have that passion together. Everyone loves working with someone that’s passionate about what they do.” Papua New Guineans under-

stand rugby league on a deep level. It appeals to their innate tribalism. PNG is, after all, a land of 1000 distinct tribes. “It is tribal, said Church. “I think, though, the (Australian) game is moving away from the tribalism a little bit..so you don’t have big contact like you see in PNG with the (PNG national competition) Digicel Cup. There’s some challenges with that but we certainly love people who challenge themselves in a physical game. “You know, not many sports you stand 10-metres apart and all run as hard as you can together – and you’re going to tackle as hard as you can. So yeah, the tribalism plays its part in terms of the intent in which we play with.” The Hunters have reputation of being a tough bunch, not afraid to face a challenge head on. “Ooh yeah, definitely,” Church says. “It’s not easy growing up in PNG. They don’t have what we have growing up here in Australia and it’s different. These people don’t have a quarter of what I grew up with but they have the biggest smiles on their faces.”

PNG side forced to make change THE PNG Hunters have been forced to make one change to their winning outfit for their Intrust Super Cup clash with the Cutters in Mackay tomorrow night. Second-rower and vice-captain Keven Appo will miss the game after he was suspended for two matches following the Hunters’ win over Ipswich Jets before the competition was paused over the Easter weekend. The Hunters defended Appo against a shoulder charge notice and felt they presented a good case of claiming it was a tackle gone wrong with no intent to make contact with the shoulder. However, they were unsuccessful and he will miss this third-round clash with the Cutters and the April 17 home match against Sunshine Coast Falcons. It’s a minor setback for the 22-year-old from the outskirts of Goroka in PNG’s eastern highlands, who deferred his final year science studies at university to establish himself in the Hunters side and make the Kumuls’ squad for the upcoming World Cup. He had been in good form and thriving in a leadership role. His place will be taken by Emmanuel Waine who has been coming off the bench and doing a fine job for Matt Church’s side who go into the match against

the winless Mackay with their confidence boosted by their 44-22 win against Ipswich which followed an 18-20 loss to the unbeaten Wynnum Manly. Judah Rimbu comes on to the bench to take Waine’s spot. “We have good depth and the boys know we have to overcome little setbacks like this and be consistent,” Church said. “The experience of the first two rounds has been invaluable as we didn’t know quite what to expect with so many newcomers in the squad and the new experience of being away from home. “But everyone has adapted really well and this is another challenge travelling to Mackay.” The only other player unavailable from the Hunters squad which have taken up residence at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast is Kumuls prop Enock Maki who is at least another two weeks away from making his first appearance for 2021 after minor surgery to remove some floating bone in his knee. The Hunters will enter this weekend in fifth place while the Cutters are 12th following an opening home loss to Redcliffe and then a losing away trip to the Burleigh Bears. The plane flight to Mackay will be the Hunters’ first trip away from Runaway Bay, where Church said the team had prepared well.

The Hunters are looking forward to tomorrow’s game. Photo by Jim O’Reilly/QRL

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‘Winter game’ thrives in summer heat

THERE was another hot weekend of fixtures at the Mackay Hockey fields recently. Playing a winter sport in 33degree heat can be a challenge, but spectators enjoyed excellent quality hockey under a beautiful Mackay sun. The A Grade fixture started in the heat with the Arsenals taking on the Souths Men. The play on the field matched the temperature of the day with a fast, hot game. Arsenals came away with the win courtesy of a tomahawk rocket

from the stick of Drew Wenzel. Arsenal men notched their first win of the 2021 season. The women followed with an evenly matched game between the Arsenal and Souths women’s teams, ending in a draw. Both teams had their chances with strong defensive work from both sides. The Norths women took on the Brothers women as the evening started to cool down. The new lights shone brightly on the ladies as they took full advantage of the

fabulous new turf. Another strong performance from both teams with the North’s ladies taking the game 2-0. The final A grade match of the night was a brilliant game between Brothers and Norths men. Always a skilful and entertaining match, it was a close competition with Brothers taking the win 4-3 in the last quarter. Noah Gauci of Brothers and Cody Dunbar of Norths shared the top goal scoring of the night with two goals each.

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Kohler loves Mackay lifestyle By JACOB CUMNER MACKAY Local News caught up with Norths Cricket Mackay Cricket club star player Lane Kohler who was one of the prominent team players of the year. The twenty-one-year-old remembers that his Dad wasn’t the biggest fan of cricket but was a big fan of rodeo. However, Lane’s great uncle played for the Norths cricket club and that’s how the family became aware of the sport. “Dad’s uncle ended up dragging him in to cricket then dad put me and my brother into cricket,” Lane said. “We have always been with Norths since our family started in cricket,” he said. When recalling his best match of the season, Lane said it defiantly had to be the game against Brothers Cricket Club. “I scored my first hundred so I was pretty excited and stoked

about that. I had a few lucky chances, but I will take a few wins when I can,” he said. While being asked if he hoped to take his career any further, he said he had thought about it a lot and saw himself doing it. However, love of his hometown is something that might not allow him to move further afield. “I love Mackay I love the lifestyle” he said. Lane remembers fondly when he first started playing cricket competitively. “Maybe I was six or seven,” he said. “They use to have a Milo competition at Harrup Park. I used to come here and do that once we got into under-tens. I joined that with my brother, so he was ten and I was eight.” When asked about the key to the success of Norths for the season, Lane attributed it to his team’s closeness and the fact that they constantly support each other on and off the field. Lane has also won a few

awards since being with the North Mackay Cricket Club “Yeah, I have won player of the year once or twice and, yeah ,got players’ player. It’s been a good achievement,” he said. “Last year both my brother and I got Opens Player of the Year. “I got under-21s Player of the Year last year and the year before I got a couple of awards. I think that’s because how Norths are with us,” he said. When talking about getting the local youths interested in the game of cricket, Lane said he wanted younger kids to get stuck into the game, as cricket in Mackay has suffered of late. Lane understands that his generation of players will eventually retire or move on. “I want to see a lot more youngsters come through and I want to get down and help them and get involved more with Norths, as we (current players) do now.”

Wet golf course WET weather caused the Proserpine golf course to close for a couple of days last week, which resulted in only the two days of play. The Wednesday ladies played in very damp conditions and the Saturday stableford was transferred to Sunday. The ladies’ winner was Tina Badenhorst with 28 points, followed by Elspeth Scotford and Marlene Gray with 23. The pin shot winners were Lyn Muller and Elspeth Scotford. Sunday’s men’s winner was Jason Whitney with 38 points from Andrew Albergo on 37. The ladies’ winner was Tiina Randmae, 32, from Elspeth Scotford, 29 on a count back. Jason Bourke and Jason Whitney were the only two-shot winners.

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Racing out at Rocky RACING in the Leichardt Region will be conducted at the Burdekin Race Club at Home Hill before a number of our local trainers will head to Rockhampton for the Capricorn Yearling Sales looking for their next racetrack stars. Five local races will be run and won at Home Hill this Saturday April 10, with gates opening at 12pm. While tickets are not needed to be pre-purchased and entry is free, QR Code registration is required as part of the club’s COVID Safe Plan to ensure the safety of all participants and racegoers. The race day shapes to be a fantastic day out for the whole family with a full bar and canteen on course, as well as on-course bookmakers and TAB facilities and a Jumping Castle for the kids to enjoy. We will be back racing at Home Hill on May 22 for the club’s infamous Grower’s Race Day, which will see the running of the Burdekin Cup and the 2021 Battle of the Bush Home Hill Qualifier. Racing returns to the Leichardt Region next Saturday with six Non-TAB Races to be run at Bowen Turf Club before we return to Mackay on April 20. - NICK LLOYD

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Other instructors include senseis Robyn Johnsen, fifth dan JKA, who is Junior National Coach and Mark Ramsdale, fifth dan JKA. The Mackay Karate Centre has been operating in Mackay for 20 years, producing an astounding 20 world champions and multiple national champions, with 32 students representing Australia at the last JKA World Karate Championships in Ireland. They also provide regular Japanese tuition with Naka and Okuma Senseis from JKA Headquarters visiting Mackay annually. Their custom designed studio is conveniently located near Eimeo primary school, the Northern Beaches High School and the Northern Beaches shopping precinct,. So , for a life changing experience, why don’t you join the Mackay Karate Centre of excellence at 12 Carl Court Rural View. Please call Anne on 0410696157, or contact them on the Mackay Karate Centre Facebook page. Class times are on Monday and Wednesday from 5.30pm.

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Mackay junior footy in full swing

MACKAY football season is in full swing and it’s not only the adults getting on board. The recent under-sevens West Tigers Black went up against North, while the West Tigers Gold Under Nines went up against Brothers White Under Nines. The first game of the West Tigers vs Brothers Under Nines had all the thrills and chills of a full-size game. Jaxson Ingrey was first over to open up Wests Tigers’ account but Brothers hit back with Roco Zambelli going over. Wests had it all their way with the next tries from Cort Paterson then Byron Gracey and Cort went

over for his second try. Brothers’ Roco found a space in West defences and slipped through for his second try just before half time. West answered back with the first try in the second half from Byron, then Cort followed up, getting his third try of the day. Rhys Phegan from Brothers came back with a great try. He then backed that up with a second try for Brothers. Cort Paterson came back for West with a nice try in front of cheering spectators. Jack Thiedeke for West did a cheeky chip on the fifth tackle and Byron Gracey caught it and went over for a great team try.

Roco came back with a great run to score the last try of the game. A great time was had by all with astounding sportsmanship from both teams, cementing a great day of football for these future athletes. Wests Tigers Under 9 Gold Cort Paterson 10, Jackson Ingrey 12, Jack Thiedeke 7, Byron Gracey 9, Dastan Bryan 6, Johnny Carpenter 5, Levi Vella 1, Marcus Ford 13, Milton Welsh 19. Brothers White Under Nines Eli Woods 6, Roco Zambelli 5, Rhys Phegan 9, Tyde Reed 10, Oscar Collins 4, Jagah Johnson 8, Bayden Wilson 3.

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Footy stars LOCAL youngsters are getting into the new footy season, with several games taking place last weekend. Under 9s West Tigers in orange are pictured here against Brothers. Picture by JACOB CUMNER SEE PAGE 31 FOR STORY AND MORE PICTURES

Youth Vs Brute Force Cutters to take on PNG Hunters

MACKAY rugby league fans are in for a treat tomorrow, with the local Cutters taking on PNG’s Hunters. Gates open at 3 pm at the BB stadium, home of the Cutters, with pre-game entertainment at

4pm starring the Hastings Deering Colts. The main game is set to kick off at 6pm. With the Easter long weekend, the Cutters were able to rest up and gather their wits for

tomorrow’s match. This season, every three-four weeks QRL teams have a weekend off which gives the players time to recuperate before the next Intrust Super Cup game. There are some changes

to the Cutters line-up for tomorrow’s team. Shane Wright and Ben Condon will both not appearing. They have been selected to play this weekend for the Cowboys.

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