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Monthly magazine The March edition of our Southern Living and Real Estate magazine is free inside this week’s edition - 24 pages including hot properties now on the market for potential buyers, a wrap-up on the region’s Show Season so far in 2021, and previews of what’s coming up on the local art gallery and heritage scene.

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Crunch time Southern Downs councillors were this week expected to further debate future options for the Warwick Saleyards - including a $7.5 million option to upgrade the existing facility.

As reported last week a confidential council business case on the saleyards - a copy of which we obtained - revealed costings compiled by council consultants on both ‘greenfield’ and ‘brownfield’ redevelopment scenarios.

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Matilda Sly was named our 2021 Warwick Showgirl at a garden party held at the Warwick Showgrounds last weekend.

The show is just a few weeks away and Matilda is relishing the chance to promote both the show and our region to the rest of Queensland. There is plenty more on the Showgirl crowning and the upcoming show inside this edition.

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$5.85m list

By Jess Baker Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has decided to commence works on 22 local infrastructure improvement projects using a $5.85 million allocation under two Queensland Government funding programs.

The funding was provided by the Govern-

ment under the condition all projects are completed by 30 June 2021. Considering 16 of the 22 projects are yet to be completed – and 13 are less than (or only) half complete – budget implications to Council could be considerable.

A Council spokesperson said if projects are not completed by the deadline, SDRC can

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Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today will present stories specifically relating to each of our towns, while also covering topics in both editions of relevance both to Warwick and Stanthorpe but also our whole region, including our smaller communities in between and around those two centres.

What won’t change however is that both papers will be free on a Thursday, and available from dozens of local outlets across our Southern Downs and Granite Belt communities.

All in all, we’ll continue to have a combined readership audience of almost 20,000 people weekly, both in print and online - with our website becoming WarwickStanthorpeToday.com.au The other thing that won’t change is our focus on local news and events that matter most to our readers, but from next week you’ll also see some more exciting changes - more contributed material from talented writers across the region, more opinion and more photos of people ‘out and about’ enjoying all our won-

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“We have made many enhancements since July last year and this change is yet another improvement for the region to recognise the two distinct areas with different needs and desires”, Paul Thomas said.

Editor Jeremy Sollars said the new mastheads “mean readers will see a stronger focus on local news specifically relevant to the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas every week”.

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From a Warwick Today and a Stanthorpe Today perspective, Facebook’s decision last week to block Australians’ access to news is not really that big a deal - we remain print publications and equally as important we’re free every week.

And that also includes our online presence - don’t forget you can receive our digital editions via email for free every week by subscribing online, and to do so will cost you nothing.

I think it’s important to bear in mind when it comes to Facebook and social media that Facebook is a privately-owned social media platform and is by no means the only one. Mark Zuckerberg does not have a monopoly on social media, as much as he may act as though he does.

Personally I believe he has been bluffing - and he has already backed down.

If he had not, it’s hardly the end of the world and, like I say, people have other choices when it comes to interacting online.

A far more pressing media matter is the standard of freedom of the press in this country. We have governments at all levels - including local government continually seeking to restrict the ability of news organisations to scrutinise and report on their activities.

I wrote in this column last week, for example, about the ludicrous timeframes around processing Right To Information (RTI) applications. I think most Australians probably believe or assume our press freedoms are worldstandard but this is not the case. On the 2020 ‘World Press Freedom Index’ compiled by international media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, Australia ranks 26th in the world, slipping back five places since 2019, and behind countries including Latvia, Namibia, Uruguay and Samoa.

Our constitution does not guarantee press freedom, the term ‘national security’ is thrown blithely around by our government to justify all manner of intimidation of journalists, and our defamation laws are long overdue for reform.

We also perhaps ought to be more concerned as a media-consuming public about the dominance of ‘big media’ in Australia, who are sub-contracting their fight with Facebook and Google out to the Federal Government. It is not the government’s - and more importantly not the taxpayers’ - fight, and we already know our major media companies and the major political parties in this country are in each other’s back pockets. That’s the wider context and the back story to this brawl and we ought not to be distracted from that.

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The key points...

Key points from the confidential business case: The SDRC business case outlines the following health and safety issues at the existing saleyards: Significant direct interaction between people and livestock Interconnecting gates do not allow livestock to be moved efficiently, creating corners that animals must negotiate in order to move through the yards Threats from swinging gates in the drafting process Outdated loading ramps Paint carts are antiquated and unnecessary, adding to the inefficiency of labour use and create a safety threat Insufficient traffic management systems to separate the public from heavy vehicles

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By Jeremy Sollars Southern Downs councillors were this week expected to further debate future options for the Warwick Saleyards - including a $7.5 million option to upgrade the existing facility.

As reported last week a confidential council business case on the saleyards - a copy of which we obtained - revealed costings compiled by council consultants on both ‘greenfield’ and ‘brownfield’ redevelopment scenarios.

The ‘greenfield’ option - construction of a brand new saleyards - was costed by consultants ProWay at just over $15.6 million, while the ‘brownfield’ option of a major upgrade to the existing facility came in at just under $14 million.

But a report to this week’s general council meeting detailed a new option put up for councillors to consider - a cheaper upgrade of the existing saleyards at $7.5 million.

The report does not specify what this project would entail but states such an option “would consist of a major upgrade at the existing site to resolve ongoing issues in relation to safety, traffic management, animal welfare

and site amenity”.

“This option has not been considered in any master planning or in the business case however in light of Council’s Project Decision Framework it needs to be included,” the report states.

“As the scope has not been determined in relation to a detailed prioritization of works to resolve critical issues and provide an efficient and workable solution, a nominal cost of 50% of the full redevelopment options ie $7.5M, has been adopted.

“This allows a solid and easier to follow comparison of the financial impacts on Council over the life of the facility.”

At least four consultants - Wiley and Co, Outcross Agri-business, ProWay and the Agribusiness Development Institute - have been engaged by the council to undertake work on future options for the saleyards.

The Southern Downs Regional Council has this financial year budgeted $650,000 on a recycled water treatment plant for the truck wash at the existing saleyards.

A Master Plan for the Warwick Saleyards

commissioned by the Southern Downs Regional Council in 2019 and completed by consultants Wiley and Co put its estimates for redevelopment options much higher than those assessed by ProWay, with ProWay’s work forming the basis of the confidential business case, a document which summarises all previous investigations and which forms the basis for council’s discussions on the saleyards’ future.

But interestingly Wiley and Co costed the option of a brand new ‘greenfield’ saleyards as cheaper than a ‘brownfield’ upgrade: Greenfield - $14,858,794 Brownfield - $20,449,988 Crunch time?

Councillors were expected to make a final decision on the Warwick Saleyards at this week’s general meeting, with Mayor Vic Pennisi having previously made it clear he wanted the matter dealt with by the end of February. But he had not ruled out the option of calling a special meeting, potentially in March or later.

More on the Saleyards debate at this week’s general council meeting - held yesterday, Wednesday 24 February - at www.freetimes. com.au

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Fees would rise ...

“The current fees for selling cattle at Warwick are comparatively low, whilst the fees for selling sheep are high compared to other Saleyards. Warwick cattle fees ($9.18, including $1 infrastructure levy) are 24% lower than the current calculated benchmark figure. The discrepancy between the fees can be explained largely by the condition of the infrastructure. Warwick Saleyards are in a poor working order as could be expected from a facility that is past its useful asset life.

“If either a Brownfield or Greenfield facility is constructed, it is reasonable to expect that fees would rise to an equivalent benchmark fee level that similar yards adopt for financial viability to be achieved.

“Outcross recommends that SDRC increase cattle fees in line with industry benchmarks to meet the significant capital requirements of either rebuilding or renovating the facility. It is recommended that sheep fees are maintained at the current level as the fees already exceed industry benchmarks.”

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Livestock “throughput” “Outcross expects that there will be a significant increase in throughput if the Greenfield development is constructed.

The increase in throughput will be realised from attracting additional livestock to a new facility from other marketing channels that will become less competitive.

Estimated throughput for Greenfield site - 8% increase (107,972 cattle, 166,294 sheep P.A.) Estimated throughput for Brownfield site - 4% increase (89,346 cattle, 137,697 sheep P.A.)” (Cattle throughout for 2020 for existing Saleyards - 51,552 head)

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A race to the finish line

By Jess Baker There are just four months left in two allimportant Queensland Government funding programs, and 16 of 22 local infrastructure improvement projects are still yet to be completed.

Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) was allocated a total of $5.85 million under government programs ‘2019-2021 Works for Queensland’ and ‘2020/21 Covid Works for Queensland’ for maintenance and minor infrastructure projects relating to SDRC owned and operated assets.

While most projects have commenced – and some have been completed – a significant number of projects remain in progress.

A Council spokesperson has provided the following information regarding the progress of projects funded under both programs.

Under the ‘2019-2021 Works for Queensland’ program, six projects have been completed: Warwick SES has been relocated to the APRA building (at a cost of $200,000); The Warwick Bowls Club has been given access to low cost recycled water for the upkeep of its greens (at a cost of $20,000); Warwick Men’s Shed and Warwick Woodcrafters “stage two” including landscaping and fencing has been completed (at a cost of $300,000); The gravel section of Darcy Street in Stanthorpe has been sealed (at a cost of $90,000); Construction of a Learn to Ride Park at Australiana Park in Warwick has been completed (at a cost of $300,000); and “Stage two” of the Condamine River Walkway has been completed (at a cost of $300,000).

Under the ‘2019-2021 Works for Queensland’ program, eight projects are still in progress: Relocation of Rose City FM to Victoria Park (costing $326,000) is 15 per cent completed; Leyburn amenities upgrades (costing $160,000) are 50 per cent completed; Improvements to Apex Park in Allora (costing $75,000) are 50 per cent completed; Maryvale Urban Design Outcomes, including hotel, park precinct and fencing developments (costing $170,000) are 80 per cent completed; Leyburn Urban Design Outcomes, including streetscape and Sprints precinct enhancements (costing $125,000) are 20 per cent completed; Sealing Link Road from Brunckhorst Avenue to Wallangarra Road in Stanthorpe (costing $250,000 “on top of Council’s contribution”) is 30 per cent completed; Warwick Laneway Power and Public Art project (costing $50,000) is 90 per cent completed; and Water infrastructure improvements at Dalveen Reservoir (costing $300,000) are 85 per cent completed.

Under the ‘2020/21 Covid Works for Queensland program’, all five projects are still in progress: Stanthorpe Waste Transfer Station Upgrade (costing $1,725,000) is 10 per cent completed– tenders have been issued, assessed and

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The Learn to Ride project is one of six completed projects that were funded under ‘Works for Queensland. awarded. Works commenced on-site in January 2021; The addition of a Group Fitness Room at Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre (costing $435,000) is 10 per cent completed (as of 22 February 2021) – a tender for the design and construction of the Group Fitness Room was considered by Council yesterday at the 24 February 2021 Ordinary Meeting; Storm King Dam remediation works (costing $420,000) are 30 per cent completed – the initial underwater inspection was completed in December 2020 and a contract was awarded to Newland Civil in January 2021 to undertake the remediation work; Construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Septic Receival Unit in Warwick (costing $300,000) is 25 per cent completed – tender evaluation is under way; and Improvements to the Warwick Pound (costing $100,000) are 25 per cent completed – RFQ has been issued with the contract awarded to a local builder. Work commenced in January 2021.

Under the ‘2019-2021 Works for Queensland’ program, three projects are yet to commence: Improvements to Warwick and Stanthorpe skate parks (costing $45,000) are due to commence at the end of February 2021; An upgrade to Stanthorpe Netball facilities

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(costing $150,000) are due to commence in March 2021; and A Warwick Senior Citizens Shelter project (costing $9000) is due to commence at the end of February 2021.

It is a requirement of both the ‘2020/21 Covid Works for Queensland’ program and the ‘2019-2021 Works for Queensland’ program that all projects are completed by 30 June 2021.

However, given 13 of the 22 projects are less than (or are only) half complete, four months is likely an unrealistic timeline for the amount of work remaining.

A Council spokesperson said there are “numerous possibilities” for projects that are not completed by 30 June.

“Projects which require extensions for extenuating circumstances may seek an extension for consideration with (the funding) Department,” said the spokesperson.

“Alternatively, if an extension is not approved by the Department, Council may be required to cover the remaining cost of the project, seek additional funding from another source or be required to cover the full cost of the project.”

Thus, if numerous projects remain “in progress” at the June deadline, significant financial contributions may have to be made by Council.

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The unveiling of the Learn to Ride Park project completed in August 2020.

The spokesperson said Council is appreciative of the Queensland Government’s generous support, as investment in infrastructure boosts the economy, keeps the region moving forward and helps meet the community’s needs.

“Together we are shaping the Southern Downs into a great place to work, live, play and stay,” said the spokesperson.

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Two new sewage ‘events’

By Jeremy Sollars The Southern Downs Regional Council has been forced to clean up two major raw sewage overflows in as many weeks due to pump station ‘failures’, blaming the problem on a lack of maintenance and upgrading by previous administrations.

On Thursday 18 February the pumping station on McEvoy Street in Warwick failed, accidentally discharging raw effluent into nearby Bracker Creek, although a statement released by the council did not state the volume of the discharge.

That spill happened less than a week after the pumping station at Killarney likewise failed, resulting in an ‘overland’ spill of 26,000 litres of raw effluent on Saturday 13 February.

The spills follow the budgeting by the council of $105,000 late last year to repair major erosion on the bank of the Condamine River in Warwick just below the Victoria Street sewage treatment plant, which accidentally discharged effluent into the river on 3 June 2020.

Sewage overflows have been a major headache for the council in recent years, having so far escaped major State Government fines under environmental laws, with overflows to waterways potentially attracting six-figure financial penalties for councils, water agencies and private companies.

A series of overflows into Stanthorpe’s Quart Pot Creek in 2016 and 2017 became the subject of a Right To Information (RTI) investigation by the Free Times which revealed at least 106 megalitres of sewage flowed into the creek between July 2016 and April 2017, with other amounts released during other “overflow events” listed by the council as being of “unknown” origin.

The RTI documents obtained by the Free Times also showed the effluent overflows were caused by equipment failures at the Stanthorpe sewage treatment plant which were brought to the attention of senior council officers but were not promptly rectified.

Instead council management blamed communication errors by staff on the ground for at least some of the discharges.

In January 2017 the council was fined $12,190 for effluent releases between 15 and 18 July 2016.

Another pump station malfunction - this time in Warwick - just before Christmas 2018 - released significant amounts of effluent into the Condamine River at Federation Park, with the pump station located nearby outside the

Sewage overflows into Stanthorpe’s Quart Pot Creek in 2016 and 2017 were blamed on human error - but RTI documents obtained by the Free Times showed staff were not to blame and had alerted senior management to ongoing equipment problems which were not addressed.

One of the council’s sewage pumping stations which has been the source of failure in recent years - this one located at the corner of Condamine and Canning Streets in Warwick.

new Bunnings at the corner of Condamine and Canning Street. That failure was blamed by the council on heavy rainfall, despite the sewage and stormwater networks being separate.

McEvoy Street “event” A council spokeswoman said the McEvoy Street pump station incident - or “event” on Thursday 18 February “occurred yesterday within the gravity sewer catchment of the McEvoy Street pump station”.

“The incident occurred due to a blockage between the receiving manhole and the pump station,” the spokeswoman said.

“The pump station has been functioning as intended and there were no issues with the station except no inflow.

“While the incident was regrettable in nature, officers responded promptly and proactively to resolve the issue.

“Council staff immediately undertook remediation actions once the overflow was discovered and worked quickly to minimise the impact of the overflow.

“The overflow from the station spilled into Bracker Creek which fortunately is not flowing at present.

“Approximately 26,000 litres of overflow was captured in the emergency storage tanks.

“Site cleaning has taken place with vacuum truck and the overflow site was disinfected this morning.

“A switchboard failure potentially caused by the storm (earlier on the Saturday night) wasn’t discovered until Sunday morning. At this time, the Killarney pump stations are not yet integrated into our control system therefore no remote alarms were generated over the weekend.”

Mayor Vic Pennisi said the “integration of both sewer pump stations in Killarney with SDRC’s control system is high on Council’s agenda and is being addressed together with the overall strategy to replace and improve our aging infrastructure”.

“I want to thank our very capable Infrastructure Services team for responding with exceptional speed and efficiency as soon as they were made aware of the situation,” Cr Pennisi said.

“Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the community for their understanding.”

“Water pooled in three ponds within the creek bed which were cleaned by the vacuum truck straightaway.

“We are now conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and will implement remedial measures where necessary to avoid similar situations in future.

“The unfortunate reality is that that we have aging infrastructure across the region that has been ignored for too long and this Council is planning and budgeting to address the issue.”

“Council thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation.”

The council has budgeted just over $151,000 for a switchboard upgrade at the McEvoy Street pump station in the current financial year.

Killarney “event” The council spokeswoman said the Killarney “overflow event” late on the night of Saturday 13 February was caused by a “switchboard failure”.

“Council has been advised that this failure caused the overflow of approximately 200 KL from a sewer pump on site but that the overflow was contained on the ground and that there was no inflow to waterways,” the spokeswoman said.

Council’s big spending on ‘invisible’ infrastructure...

Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi has in recent months pointed to past neglect of the council’s water and sewerage infrastructure as a major driver of future council budgets and rates policy.

In the current 2020-2021 financial year the council has budgeted just under $4,458,480 for the following sewerage system works in the region:

Square pump station upgrade · Market (Warwick) - $346,285 rising main renewal O’Leary · Sewerage Street (Warwick) - $350,000 Street pump station upgrade (Stan· Harris thorpe) - $110,720 Wastewater Treatment Plant · Stanthorpe equipment upgrades - $280,000 · Relining of sewer mains (Warwick and

Stanthorpe) - $250,000 · Pump station emergency bypass designs $50,000 Wastewater Treatment Plant re· Warwick taining walls remediation - $400,000 · Sewer rising main renewal (Warwick and Stanthorpe) - $500,000 Street pump station upgrade (War· McEvoy wick) - $151,488 · Sewer rising main replacement (Warwick and Stanthorpe) - $360,000 Street pump station upgrade · Condamine (Warwick) - $268,551 · Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant feasibility study (potential re-location of Street pump station upgrade (War· Cleary plant) - $120,000 wick) - $1,271,428

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Busking champs are back

By Jess Baker The final countdown is underway for Stanthorpe’s 2021 annual Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), and organisers say it will be bigger and better than ever before.

Music-lovers from across the state and beyond will arrive next weekend – 6 March – to watch a record number of singers, instrumentalists and other entertainers perform on Main Street.

Solo buskers, duos, trios and groups will compete for a share of $6500 in prize money over numerous categories, including age categories, best band, judges’ awards and People’s Choice.

President of the Australian National Busking Championships Allan Spencer said Stanthorpe has discovered “more than its fair share” of national champion buskers in the years it has hosted the South East Queensland Regional Finals. “(In) the past five years, four of the National Champions came out of the Stanthorpe finals,” he said.

“There must be something about those apples and grapes that gives them a natural edge.”

Not only does Stanthorpe consistently produce winners, Allan said the variety of buskers in the town also tends to be more diverse than in other areas.

“You get everything from string quartets to people doing physical comedy, magic and last year there was a witch too,” he said.

“From a visitor’s point of view, it’s a great day’s worth of entertainment and it’s basically free.”

As in previous years, spectators will be able to vote for their favourite buskers at the event with $1 ‘Busking Tokens’ and, at the end of the day, the busker with the most tokens will win the People’s Choice Award and $700 cash.

The winners of all remaining categories will be chosen by a panel of judges and will receive cash awards of between $100 and $1000.

After the 9am to 2.30pm busking component of the day concludes, finalists will join special guests and 2020 South East Queensland Finals champion Nine Year Sister to perform a concert for spectators at the Civic Centre, with entry by gold coin donation.

Organiser Russell Wantling said guests can expect big things from this year’s championships.

“In 2020, we had dozens of buskers and broke all our previous records and I’m pleased to say this year’s early entrants far outstrip any of our previous years, so we’re bracing for a big year of talent,” he said.

“There’s a great vibe about this year amongst both the locals and buskers and though there will be some minor alternations to how we operate the event so we’re totally Covid-safe, it’s going to be every bit as fun and relaxed as previous years.”

The event is expected to bring buskers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Northern New South Wales and the Sunshine Coast to town, as well as some $400,000 in additional economic spend.

Buskers will perform on Stanthorpe’s Main Street from 9.00am to 2.30pm.

ANBC President Allan Spencer founded the Championships in Cooma, New South Wales, in 2012 and Stanthorpe was the first town outside of Cooma to host a regional finals.

Nine years on, a number of competitions are held across the state, including in Rutherglen and Kilmore (Victoria), Stanthorpe, Gladstone and Noosa (Queensland), Narooma, Gundagai and Peak Hill (New South Wales).

The Open Finalists in each regional competition go on to the National Finals in Cooma, which are held later in the year.

“We do it to bring excitement and music to the streets of rural Australia, to benefit those communities and to give the musicians and artists in these communities a stage and a stepping stone towards successful musical careers,” said Allan.

“International phenomenon Tones and I was a finalist in the Noosa Busking Championships and from there she was invited to play at the Gympie Music Muster, was picked up by Triple J and the rest is history.

“That was beyond my dreams, I had no idea the Busking Championships could be that successful, but there are also dozens of others such as The String Family and the Haystack Mountain Hermits who credit their full-time music careers to being discovered at our Busking Championships.”

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The event is expected to inject more than $400,000 into the local economy.

Stanthorpe’s own singer-songwriter duo and winner of the 2020 SEQ Finals Nine Year Sister will perform at this year’s Concert of Winners from 2.45pm.

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Charges against four men over the Fraser Island fires have been finalised.

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Diagram showing the location of the new overpass and turning lane to Brisbane (in green).

Overpass works start at Eight Mile Works got underway this week on a new overpass at the Eight Mile intersection, where the Cunningham and New England highways meet north of Warwick.

The $25 million project includes a singlelane overpass to connect traffic travelling south from Toowoomba to Warwick on the New England Highway to the Cunningham Highway.

Other traffic movements at the intersection will remain at ground level. Works are expected to be completed in early 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting.

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says traffic delays and a speed limit reduced to 40kmh will be “an ongoing feature” of the works between 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday over the next 12 months. But ‘stop-go’ traffic lights and traffic controllers will not be a “permanent feature of the construction”.

“Most of the construction works will be conducted under road-shoulder closures and offline traffic management,” a TMR spokesman said last week.

“Some situations will require stop/slow lane closures on the existing New England Highway to facilitate works.

“Traffic control signs will be erected to direct traffic through the works and delays will be kept to a maximum of 10 minutes wherever safely possible.

“For up-to-date information on traffic disruptions, visit the QLDTraffic website at www. qldtraffic.qld.gov.au call 13 19 40 or download the QLDTraffic app from the app store.”

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Two more men from the Warwick area charged by the Queensland Police in connection with the bushfires on Fraser Island in late 2020 have been fined in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court.

In all four men from the area were charged in the week before Christmas with unlawfully lighting fires on K’Gari (Fraser Island) in October, following a joint investigation involving Queensland Police and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Police alleged that the group also failed to properly extinguish the illegal campfire.

Two of the men pleaded guilty in writing in mid-January and were fined $667 for each offence of unlawful lighting of fires and an unattended fire, with no convictions recorded.

In the last fortnight two other men were also fined the same amounts after pleading guilty. In a statement released on 22 December last year police said they alleged that on October 14, QPWS rangers on K’Gari were alerted to an illegal campfire within the Duling Camp Zone of Eastern Beach, north of Orange Creek.

“Rangers attended and located a campfire that was covered in sand though still radiating heat,” police said.

“Native vegetation in close proximity had caught alight and started a wildfire to the north west of the camp site.

“This wildfire subsequently took hold and over the following weeks burned extensive parts of the world heritage listed island.

“In total, it is estimated this fire has burned approximately 87,000 hectares of the Island and required extensive firefighting efforts to bring under control.

“On December 21, detectives from Maryborough CIB charged four people in relation to lighting an unauthorised campfire which was not properly extinguished.”

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Tribute to local legend

By Jess Baker Hundreds gathered at Stanthorpe’s Uniting Church last week to commemorate the life of QCWA’s youngest member Millie Marsden.

Millie joined the Stanthorpe Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) as an associate member at age four, serving a total of 88 years.

On Tuesday 9 February, aged 92, Millie passed away.

Border Division branch president Jacki Harvey said numbers were limited at last week’s funeral service, but the maximum of 200 people were in attendance and plenty more attended online via livestream.

“It was a beautiful service,” she said.

“Unfortunately many people wanted to come but couldn’t due to Covid restrictions.”

Jacki said Millie was a dedicated, valued member of the QCWA community and she will be sorely missed.

“Millie has been a companion, a friend, a mentor and a truly remarkable woman to so many, not just in the Border Division but all over the state,” she said.

“She was always our first call when we needed advice, and she was always free to pass her knowledge of QCWA onto us.”

Millie held just about every role within the Association during her time as a member, including president, secretary, treasurer, vice president, international officer and press secretary.

Jacki said she enabled the Stanthorpe branch to raise “many thousands of dollars” and she even received an award in 2010 for QCWA fundraiser of the year.

“Millie attended every state conference since 1975, except for last year due to Covid,” she said. “But she wasn’t only involved in the QCWA, she was an active member in many other areas of the community… she was involved in Rotary for example, and she was al-

ways raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

“Her motto was: ‘if it has to be, it has to be me’.”

Jacki said the QCWA community is incredibly grateful for Millie’s active involvement over the years.

“She was caring, thoughtful, she had a very quick wit and a wicked sense of humour,” she said. “She was a very valued member of the QCWA and a great friend… we’ll miss her very much.”

Millie is survived by her four children and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Service station work to progress

By Jess Baker Warwick’s St Mary’s tennis and squash courts at the corner of Wood and Guy Streets have been demolished to make way for a new Mobil service station, with construction set to begin this week.

St Mary’s Parish priest Father Franco Filipetto, speaking on behalf of the Toowoomba Catholic Diocese which owns the lot, said contractor NRG Services has now moved on site.

“Construction is a month behind, but we expect the service station will be completed in six months,” he said.

Southern Downs Regional Council’s decision to approve the development and operation of a 24/7 service station last year was met with disapproval from some members of the community who questioned why the Church would deem another service station necessary, but Fr Franco said the decision was purely financial.

“There is a consultancy group in the Diocese,” he said.

“We were wondering what to do with the site and someone in our consultancy group suggested a service station.

“We weren’t all that keen to begin with, but then they showed us the figures.”

Fr Franco said the Diocese is challenged for income as a result of current interest rates and could not pass on the opportunity to raise necessary funds.

The Warwick woman accused of murdering a toddler she was babysitting had her matter mentioned in court on Wednesday, 17 February.

40-year-old Lisa Rose Halcrow is charged with the murder and grievous bodily harm of two-year-old Connor Horan, who died in August 2018 whilst in her care.

Halcrow was arrested at her workplace in February last year and has been in police custody since. She will remain in custody until her matter is next mentioned in Warwick Magistrates Court on 10 March.

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Warwick’s historic St Mary’s tennis and squash courts have been demolished and construction of a Mobil service station is set to begin.

the Australian Government.

“While we are all praying for this ongoing and history-breaking drought to break, we cannot anticipate what the future weather patterns will deliver.

“I encourage rural properties not connected to the reticulated water supply network to seriously consider applying for the free supply of water and carting.”

It is understood that the council will require successful applicants to meet the cost of the water carting up-front and then be reimbursed by the council on presentation of an invoice from the carting contractor after their water is delivered.

The new Expression of Interest (EOI) form is online at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov. au/doing-business/grants-to-communityradf.

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The Southern Downs Regional Council says with water meter readings having started on Monday of this week residents are called on to check that water meters are easily and safely accessible for Council’s Water Officers.

“A quick review and tidy up of meter locations will ensure Council’s staff can quickly and efficiently read meters with no disruption to the property’s occupants,” a spokeswoman said.

“Water meters are placed on individual property boundaries and Council advises that meters should be free from debris, grass, garden mulch, soil and other obstacles.

“For all the latest Council news and information download the ‘My SDRC’ App or visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au.

“Alternatively, call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372) or email mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au”

Post office break-in Warwick police are investigating a break-in at Australia Post on Palmerin Street that saw thousands of dollars’ worth of goods stolen and property damaged.

There are no suspects at this stage, but it understood the break-in occurred Sunday 14 February between 10.00pm and 4.00am.

A window was smashed to gain entry to the shop and 25 phones and a watch were stolen from the premises.

Warwick police say the stolen phones were a variety of makes and models, including Apple and Samsung.

Anyone with further information about the incident is encouraged to call Warwick Police on (07) 4660 4444.

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A man will appear in court over a three-vehicle accident which claimed the life of Warwick business and community identity Greg Newey, and severely injured wife Beth, in September last year.

Brock Hamers faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and grievous bodily harm, and leaving the scene of an accident without obtaining help.

Police have confirmed Hamers was committed to stand trial by the Warwick Magistrates Court Registrar in January of this year and was remanded in custody.

Prosecutors have six months from the date on which Hamers was committed to present the indictment, meaning the case will have to go to trial before July.

Upcoming listed sitting dates for District Court in Warwick are 15 March 2021 and 24 May 2021, and Hamers’ case could be presented at either one - more details to be announced.

Accused toddler murderer remains in custody

SDRC water carting offer remains open Rural land holders in the region are still being encouraged to apply for free potable water under the Australian Government’s Extension to the Drought Communities Program after Southern Downs Regional Council resolved in late January to amend the offering from October 2020 to include carting.

A council spokeswoman said the initial Expression of Interest (EOI) was “unexpectedly under-subscribed for water only and Council voted to extend the offer to include the delivery of water, capped at one delivery up to 17,000L per property”.

Mayor Vic Pennisi this month said he was “concerned that recent rains gave some the impression that the drought was over and this is simply not the case”.

“Our region has been thankful for recent rains that filled private rural tanks and dams but we are still in drought, and until we receive significant rainfall, dam levels remain low,” Cr Pennisi said.

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Inspired to teach skills

By Kaz Thorpe, Arts Reporter Raye Batham is well known within the arts and wider community as an exceptional potter. Her works grace private collections within Queensland and overseas. Raye has recently been invited to sell her ceramics at the new Art @ The Precinct, 145 Victoria St. Raye’s interest in pottery was aroused through her granddaughter’s encounters with clay eighteen years ago. She was amazed that through playing with clay, the children became relaxed, carefree, yet focussed.

It was an opportune time to find her soul in the art of ceramics as up until then all her time had been dedicated and absorbed by family commitments. In ceramics, she found something for herself, an art form in which she could be 100% captivated. Clay, for Raye, is “a medium through which she can meditate, unwind and relieve stress”.

Raye, a hand builder, said that “she loves working with her hands to create’”. That something is usually inspired by nature such as the plants and creatures in her rustic garden.

She is also enthralled by the unpredictability of ceramics. The type of clay, its impurities, glazes and firing conditions all conspire to create a surprise when the kin door is cautiously opened.

Today, Raye is inspired to teach others about ceramics as she was so dearly taught by Betty Collins, a life member of the Warwick Potters, so long ago. Being a member of Warwick Potters allows Raye the satisfaction to show, teach and empower those new to ceramics.

For over ten years Raye has been tutoring children’s pottery workshops. The classes are open to boys and girls from 8 years old. Raye reflects that “children no longer play outside in the dirt. In ceramics they rejoice in getting their hands dirty.” In her workshops, Raye demonstrates the process and then assists the children to discover their own interpretation.

Last month the children created bunnies for Easter. The workshops are held over two hours and Raye says that “the children are focussed and still the entire time”. The classes are held on the first Saturday of each month - 9-11am at the Potters House - 63 Horsman Rd. The fee covers all materials and firing. Bookings - 0402 307 637.

Raye also encourages artists -new and old to discover ceramics by joining the fellowship of the Warwick Potters Club. The recent AGM saw a new Executive elected to re-energise the club. The new Committee consists of: Rob Cullen as President, Sarah Monk as Secretary, Marie Galloway as Vice-President and Raye as Treasurer.

Raye Batham is passionate about passing on pottery skills to the next generation.

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Beatrice Hawkins

A stonefruit bounty...

I have been enjoying the proliferation of wonderful stone fruit available lately. I have made plum jam, apricot jam and mixed berry jam with many jars having been given to friends or donated for sale to worthy causes. There will be a supply as usual at the Autumn flower show in March, fig jam and marmalade included. I have never made peach jam but with fruit so affordable at the moment maybe the time has come!

My apricots came from Stanthorpe so I thought it might be time to find out a little about what is grown in our region.

As with information about apples I sought the help of Stephen Tancred and found to my surprise that not a real lot of stone fruit is grown in the granite belt any more. It appears that apples are king and that while each orchard probably has some stone fruit it is certainly not the main source of income.

Stone fruit came to the Stanthorpe area about 100 years ago and a range of varieties from plums to peaches, apricots and nectarines were grown with success. Stephen pointed out to me that a nectarine is only a peach bred to have no fuzz on the skin - then of course we went one step further and developed the peacherine that doesn’t seem to be promoted any more.

Cherries came at a later date and with the cold winters and warm summers all these do well in the area. Rain at harvest time can be very detrimental especially to cherries and apricots. Frosts at blossom time can stop fruit set so a fruit grower’s life as with most agricultural pursuits is not an easy one. Farmers are very reliant on the seasons and climate. Too much rain at the wrong time can be just as detrimental as not enough.

There are dozens of varieties of each type of fruit and while the customers might not realise

the change, there is usually a new variety ripe and ready for the shelves about every week or 10 days.

Once upon a time there was not the huge range of varieties that we enjoy now and the season was much shorter as a result.

I remember going to the Newcastle markets with my father, a real treat that only happened during school holidays and was taken in turns with my brothers as we all loved it, and buying cases of beautiful J.H. Hale peaches. One particular time I remember they were very large and looked so beautiful with the red flush on the skin. Mum and I preserved them whole, skins and all, in the large Fowler Vacola jars.

They looked so pretty in the pantry cupboard and were enjoyed through the winter with custard, rice pudding, or on rare occasions, homemade ice cream.

In the orchard, on the farm at Mudgee, when I was first married there were several trees of these beautiful peaches that were enjoyed fresh in season and preserved through the winter. I haven’t eaten one in many years but still remember the exquisite flavour as one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

John Howard Hale, after whom this peach was named, was born in Connecticut on November 25th 1853 and died in 1917. He showed an interest, from a very early age, in the variety of produce that was grown on the family farm and particularly in developing new varieties.

He also showed an entrepreneurial flair and a talent for advertising and self-promotion. John found some hardy trees on his grandfather’s farm and developed a peach that was better suited to the harsh New England climate. When he first offered these new peaches for sale they were “a beautiful and rare sight in the state.”

He was also among the first to pre-cool and transport them in specially designed rail cars that contained bunkers filled with ice to keep

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the fruit cool during transport. By the end of the 19th century Hale was successfully shipping peaches all over the United States and to Europe.

The peach that bears his name is still popular and still admired for the same qualities that led to his commercial success at the turn of the century.

One of the success stories of our local area is the development of the Queen Garnet plum.

It is 100% Australian developed by our own Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at the Applethorpe research station in the 1990’s and first grown commercially in the traprock country to the west of Stanthorpe.

It is proclaimed as the “queen of antioxidants” and is now grown all over Australia. Antioxidants are found in red, purple and blue fruits and vegetables. Queen Garnet plums contain up to 20 times more than other plums.

Antioxidants are implicated as beneficial in the control of a growing list of medical conditions.

There will be more bout stone fruit in another column The Warwick Horticultural Society annual Autumn Flower Show will be held this year on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th March in St Mary’s Hall in Wood Street. There will be a Covid plan in place so feel assured that you can bring your entries with safety and confidence.

Entries will, as usual, be accepted from 8am until 10am on the Wednesday. Judging will then take place and the doors will be opened to the public to see the display from midday. Trophies will be available for collection at 4.00pm on Thursday 11th March. Schedules available from Brysons Place in Palmerin Street.

So keep an eye on your garden and see what you can pick and bring along to help provide a special display.

Samantha Wantling

There comes a time to reflect upon what really matters Two weeks ago, I turned 50. Fifty years of being a daughter, 30 years of being a mother, 26 years of being a wife and four years of being a nanny.

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years, I’ve tried my hand at landscaping, retail and hospitality.

I’ve helped to co-found a charity to give a hand up to those who needed during some of the worst times our district has been through, I’ve put my hand up to help run our town’s biennial festival.

I’ve let some of those closest to me down and yet I’ve made those same people so proud.

I’ve weighed far too much and (very occasionally) too little, and now have determined the scale doesn’t matter near as much as choosing good health.

Revelling in the highest of highs one moment, I’ve also walked through the deepest valleys of depression the next.

I’ve written blogs and poetry and whilst I make no claims to be a genius at either, they’ve been a welcome distraction from life.

I’ve been fortunate to have formed friendships with people who, just by their very existence, make me dare to believe in myself.

I’ve mourned the loss of loved ones whilst still keeping their memory well and truly alive in my heart.

I fear for the future of my grandchildren who are living and growing up in the most unpredictable of times and who have become the best and biggest part of my heart.

But what have I learned in all my roles over the half a century I’ve been on this planet?

I’ve started to understand what really matters.

When you’re 20, you worry about what other people think. When you’re thirty, that becomes less of a worry.

You understand that when you go to a party, other people don’t really care what you’re wearing...they’re more concerned with what they are wearing.

In fact, I like to think that at 30, that all went out the window with me. Some people refer to their 40’s as their “kiss my a** age”, meaning they stopped letting other people influence them and stopped caring so much about what other people think, but I think mine was 30.

If my father were here today, he would tell you I was the “classic strong-willed child.” I didn’t cause problems, but I was stubborn. I was known for it in my family.

Dad always talked about it and wondered aloud where I got that lovely trait (he obviously wasn’t looking in the mirror).

He would often say, “If she doesn’t want to do something, or if she doesn’t agree with something, she is not going to give in. She definitely has a mind of her own.”

I did always care what other people did, but I wasn’t going to do something I didn’t want to do, and I wasn’t going to be talked into changing my mind about something.

When I was in my teens, the thought of be-

ing 50 (an old woman) seemed so far away. I had so many aspirations, places to see, things to do and time was on my side.

What’s funny is that things have not changed much in regard to the accomplishments that remain ahead, except that I’m able to see them more clearly and time is not on my side. My goals have gotten much bigger, grown in number, and are more complex than ever.

I see 50 as the age of respect. I have knowledge I didn’t have at 20, 30, or 40. I have experiences I wouldn’t trade and a result of those various experiences, I have grown.

I wouldn’t say I’ve become wise in my old age, but I’ve certainly gained wisdom.

Don’t get me wrong, I still have regrets and there are things that I’d change quickly if I could, but if fifty has taught me anything, there are no quick fixes in life and I would rather not spend my time thinking ‘what if ... or if only I could’, I’d rather spend my life living it.

There’s also something relaxing about being fifty. About knowing you have reached a place in your life where you are just ... .just comfortable with yourself, your life and what lays ahead.

So here’s to the next fifty years and making the most of every moment that I am blessed to have remaining.

After all, life is not a dress rehearsal, and this is my scene one.

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with Alexander Manfield

This week we introduce a new segment - ‘Q&A’ - where we pose some light-hearted questions to one of our readers and see what they have to say. ALEXANDER MANFIELD is well-known for his involvement in the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band (along with his musicallytalented family), and the Warwick Caledonian Society, which celebrates 150 years on Saturday 6 March ...

creasing it for a couple of months now.

What is your favourite spot in our region?

The view from the summit of Mt Mitchell, at Cunningham’s Gap is hard to beat, it’s definitely a favourite. I love to swim, Leslie Dam is just beautiful at the moment. Also I really love all our war memorials, they’re a focal point of many small and large communities and a personal reminder to me of sacrifices made by earlier generations.

What event - past, present or future - would you like to witness?

My parents remember the Moon Landings, I imagine that witnessing humans colonize our satellite and nearby planets is something I will watch. I see our future as a space-going species.

What has been your most memorable moment and why?

As a child I travelled to the United States and Canada. It definitely opened my eyes to travel and gave me a strong travel bug. I saw some absolutely beautiful country and a wide variety of life. Definitely changed my outlook.

Which six guests - dead or alive - would be invited to your ultimate dinner party?

Churchill, Ghandi, J. K. Rowling, Frank Zappa, John Cleese, Amelia Earhart. Hopefully they all get along and the conversation flows.

Are you a tea or coffee drinker?

Tea on occasions, but life sustaining coffee from Queensland’s longest continuously running cafe, right here in Warwick. However, I still go to many other of our region’s great cafes.

What’s the best book you’ve read?

The Red Dragon, Thomas Harris, is definitely the scariest novel I’ve encountered, a great read to boot. Bravo Two Zero, Andy McNab, is an inspirational account of an SAS mission. He Died With A Falafel In His Hand, Simon Birmingham, is deeply funny and entirely too relatable. But for my favourite, I’d have to say 1984 by George Orwell, the central theme of not knowing what your reaction to a situation may be until you’re in it, still captures me. Politics of its era aside, it is deeply thought provoking.

What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?

I think taking part in the massed pipes and drums at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, when it came to Sydney in 2019 was a fantastic night and a bucket list item. Not only did the whole Warwick Thistle Pipe Band get to take part in the curtain raiser and meet international performers back stage, we got to watch the show in front of a life size replica Edinburgh Castle.

What do you do to relax?

I collect trees, it is a slow hobby and takes a fair bit of space, I’m fortunate to have a supportive wife. Last year eastern pied currawongs nested in a tree I planted. It’s definitely more exciting than it sounds.

What’s something people may not know about you?

Earlier this year, after seeing so many people do various push-up challenges on social media, my children and I started doing one. Each day we try to do one more push-up that the day before. I started on 25 and have kept in-

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Avoid daytime naps Although most of us love an afternoon snooze, it can actually make it more difficult for us to get our eight hours rest at night. If you need a nap to get you through the day, limit the time you are asleep for. Twenty minutes is generally enough time to reenergise your body without having you count sheep at night.

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Don’t take your phone into bed Hand-held devices that emit blue lights disrupts your sleepwake cycle, so limit screen time to a minimum before sleep. If you have to scroll through your phone, adjust the light settings to dim the screen and minimise the effects it can have. Not only does the light inhibit rest, but any sound-ringing notifications can wake you up too.

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Avoid caffeine This third step might be a no-brainer, but caffeine is not just conspicuously found in coffee and energy drinks. The alertness-increasing ingredient also can also be found in some of our favourite foods, including chocolate, lollies, ice-cream and even some breath fresheners.

Curb caffeine by checking the ingredients list before snacking, because those milligrams can really add up!

Bernie Moore, Thelma Moore, president Michael Holland, June Munro, and Gloria Ellis of the Warwick Pensioners’ League.

League will welcome you

By Jess Baker Queensland’s oldest Pensioners’ League is looking for new members and welcomes all Warwick-based government pension recipients interested in connecting with others.

The club holds monthly meetings, often with guest speakers, and facilitates group trips and activities.

Gloria Ellis, the group’s oldest member, said the League provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and she recommends it to everyone eligible.

“It’s all about the general fellowship,” she said.

“I just wish I could have joined sooner.”

Gloria said her father was a member of the Warwick Pensioners’ League some time ago and his experience and glowing recommendation persuaded her to join in August 1990 at age 57.

She said the only thing that prevented her from joining earlier in life was her duties as a single mother of 10.

“We really hope to keep this going,” said Gloria.

Club president Michael Holland has been a member of the Warwick Branch for eight years now and said he has loved every minute.

“I’ve learned a lot being a part of the Pen-

sioners’ League,” he said.

“I was dubious about it at first but I really enjoy it and I’ve gotten to meet some great people.”

The Warwick Pensioners’ League began in September 1937, when unemployment was sky-high, poverty was rife, and people were desperate for connection.

A resident of the town and father of 13, Arthur Pacey, recognised there was a need for an organisation that would bring together and build camaraderie among people residing in Warwick, and more specifically, among pensioners.

He proposed the idea to 50 pensioners at a meeting in the Warwick Town Hall and it was unanimously decided to form a branch of the Pensioners’ League of Australia. The branch would be the first of its kind in Queensland.

Today, 83 years since its creation, the club remains much-loved by its members.

That said, the club needs more members to keep it running successfully and at its full potential.

If you are in receipt of government assistance and you would like more information, contact the Warwick Pensioners’ League president Michael Holland on 0408 982 157 or secretary Madeleine Cristina-Holland on 0427 324 380.

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New Showgirl is crowned Matilda Sly was crowned 2021 Warwick Showgirl at a Garden Party event at the Warwick Showgrounds last Sunday 21 February - congrats to Matilda and to 2021 Rural Ambassador Denise Ryan, Junior Rural Ambassador Gabrielle Skinner and Junior Showgirl Natalie Crouch!

Jessica and Matilda with members of the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society management committee – Rod Kelly, Angela Hamilton, Steven Maher, Tania Weier, David Maher, Kylie Doyle and John Maher.

Pictures: JEREMY SOLLARS

Matilda Sly accepts the Showgirl shield from Jessica Carey.

2021 Warwick Showgirl Matilda Sly with Warwick Rodeo Queen Mikyla Hogno.

Warwick Rodeo Queen Mikyla Hogno with partner Josh White.

Warwick Showgirl 2021 Judges Louise Brosnan (left) and Marion Frame.

Officially crowned - Jessica Carey does the honours.

Warwick Show & Rodeo Society Patron Bill Gross, management committee member Tania Weier, Nancy Gross and Jessica Carey.

Warwick Rodeo Princess Abigail Skaines with Showgirl Committee members Tracey Madsen and Kylie Doyle.

Andrew, Maddie, Rose and Natalie Crouch.

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Clockwise from left – Sarah Benz, Annette Jones, Jessica Jones, Angela Hamilton and Bridget and 2019 Warwick Showgirl Autumn Taylor.

Chris, Denise, Nathaniel and Therese Ryan.

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A changing of the guard

By Jeremy Sollars Meet our new Warwick Showgirl for 2021 Matilda Sly, who was crowned at a garden party held at the Warwick Showgrounds last Sunday 21 February.

With Show Season in Queensland off to a flying start on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt it’s a far cry from this time back in 2020, when the week before it was due to be held Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the Warwick Show.

This year’s Warwick Show will be held from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March and a dedicated and passionate band of volunteers are working away behind the scenes to bring the community three days of entertainment and displays showcasing the best of the Warwick region’s agricultural and community sectors.

As the ‘face of the show’ for 2021 Matilda Sly will spend not only the next few weeks promoting the event far and wide, she’ll also be in the running to represent Warwick at Darling Downs and potentially state level, with Show Season culminating with the Brisbane ‘Ekka’ in early August. And if her post-Warwick Show schedule is anything like that of her predecessor - outgoing 2020 Warwick Showgirl Jessica Carey - Matilda will also play a role in promoting the region’s produce to both locals and visitors alike throughout the remainder of the year, and early next year.

Matilda is a relative newcomer to Warwick, having re-located here from Goondiwindi two years ago with her partner William and their two young boys, Orlando, 3, and Hendrix, 2 for work and lifestyle reasons. But just as significantly, Matilda is the first Warwick Showgirl to be crowned following Queensland-wide changes to the entry criteria for Showgirl competitions.

Prior to this year, entrants were required to be single and yet to embark on the journey of motherhood - criteria which restricted many other young women with a desire both to proudly represent their community and fulfil personal growth goals, both of which are among the many benefits of getting involved on the Showgirl circuit.

The changes are widely seen by Show Societies in Queensland as both a welcome and a long-overdue change, and ‘moving with the times’. At 22, Matilda, a beautician by profession, balances the challenges and joys of parenting with operating her own small business, ‘Nude Beauty’ on Fitzroy Street in Warwick.

She threw open the doors of her business just a matter of weeks before Covid-19, and like countless other small business operators was faced with a period of closure and uncertainty as a result - but thankfully things have improved since then on the business front.

Matilda and William and their boys are on a property in the Leslie Dam area and are enjoying the open spaces.

“We’re just so pleased we made the move to Warwick - we’ve only been here for a relatively short time but at first we knew no-one and the community has been so welcoming,” Matilda told the Free Times. “In fact we’re sure we’ll never leave.

“We moved here for various reasons - my partner William is a fly-in, fly-out worker so from that point of view it’s more convenient for us in terms of his travel.

“He’s also a saddle bronc competitor to the rodeo community was also part of the attraction. Everything you need and could possibly want is here, we have the comfort of a small town but also the resources of a small city.”

As confident and well-spoken as Matilda clearly is, she freely admits public speaking wasn’t always her strong suit and that entering the Warwick Showgirl Quest has helped her overcome her previous reluctance and “shyness”.

“It has been a real confidence boost for me, there was a time when I just couldn’t get up and speak in front of people,” Matilda says.

“I’ve learnt how to focus on myself and on my breathing - just stop and take a breath. I think it’s one of the real benefits of entering a Showgirl quest, and I love to connect with people and particularly youth.

“Speaking impromptu is also a big part of

being involved in things like cattle showing and judging - you have to be able speak off the cuff and project confidence.

“But it’s not just public speaking, I think it’s also any young person who might be going through difficulties and challenges and maybe is vulnerable, especially around mental health.

“I’m really hoping to use my role to make that connection and extend a hand of helping hand. Reaching out to young people is a big part of my vision, as is promoting our local produce and producers.

“Also, for me, becoming part of a Showgirl quest has been an ambition I’ve held since I was in high school but I was pretty involved with sport growing up - my whole family is big on sport. And I am really pleased to be part of the first year where a Showgirl can be married and be a mother - I think it reflects the fact that things change and we all change with the times.

“But more than anything it’s just a privilege to have the opportunity to represent the Warwick Show and the Warwick community - I’m really looking forward to my year.”

A big year of achievement ...

Jessica Carey formally handed over her Warwick Showgirl crown to Matilda Sly last weekend - capping off a busy year of activities promoting the region.

The 2020 Warwick Show was cancelled but that did not stop Jessica Carey from being the ‘face’ of the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society, which has also held many successful events over the last 12 months with Jessica at their promotional forefront. These included the monthly Country Harvest Markets at the Warwick Showgrounds - showcasing local produce - the ‘Colour Run’ and National Ag Day. For Jessica key highlights of her tenure as Warwick Showgirl included working closely with other local organisations such as the Warwick Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Turf Club to promote the Show and Rodeo Society, and events including ‘Pizza, Pasta and Prosecco in the Paddock’ likewise featuring locally-sourced produce.

Another highlight was riding a horse for the first time - under the tutoring of Warwick Rodeo Queen Mikyla Hogno last Anzac Day. In recent weeks and months Jessica has been touring farm businesses across the region and publicising those visits - ‘Warwick Showgirl On Tour’ - extensively on social media, all up 26 businesses in just 18 days. Now it’s time to put her focus back on her business interests - hair styling and her health and wellness service Arise.

“It has been really exciting and interesting to discover our local producers, and to put the focus on locals supporting locals,” Jessica said.

“I’ve had a really wonderful year as Warwick Showgirl, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I have learnt so much about myself - and also how we all need to be able to adapt to changing circumstances. I really wish Matilda, and Denise and Gabrielle and Natalie and the whole Show and Rodeo all the very best for this year’s Show and for the year ahead.”

FIND OUT MORE...

More information on entries and schedules for the 2021 Warwick Show is available online at warwickshowandrodeo.com.au/show/ Entries for the Prime Cattle and Sheep Competitions close on Monday 15 March. For more information - and on other schedules contact the Show Office on 4661 9060. And follow the Warwck Show and Rodeo Society on Facebook!

Schedules...

Cooking and Preserves Floral Art Schedule Horse Schedule Needlework Schedule Photography Schedule Pottery Schedule Poultry Schedule School Section Sheep Dog Trials Showjumping Schedule Stud Cattle Entry Form Stud Cattle Schedule

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Newly-crowned 2021 Warwick Showgirl Matilda Sly. Meet the team ...

Along with Warwick Showgirl 2021 Matilda Sly, the Show will also be promoted and represented by 2021 Rural Ambassador Denise Ryan, Junior Rural Ambassador Gabrielle Skinner and Junior Showgirl Natalie Crouch. Denise, Gabrielle and Natalie are pictured here (from left to right) with outgoing 2020 Warwick Showgirl Jessica Carey.

Denise was Runner-Up for Warwick Showgirl in 2020, while Gabrielle and Natalie were chosen for their roles in 2020 - due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 Warwick Show Gabrielle and Natalie had their roles extended through to 2021, to enable them to take full advantage of the opportunity to represent the Show and the region.

2020 Warwick Showgirl Jessica Carey reflects on a year of achievement in the role.

2020 Warwick Showgirl Jessica Carey with (from left) 2021 Rural Ambassador Denise Ryan, Junior Rural Ambassador Gabrielle Skinner and Junior Showgirl Natalie Crouch.

Congrats to all - and keep an eye out for more Warwick Show previews in these pages over the next several weeks!

This project has been assisted by Grants to Community funding from the Southern Downs Regional Council

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Art Prize guests Sandy Venn-Brown and Steve Platt.

The Occasional Players entertained the crowd.

Artist Jason and Katherine McNamara from Ipswich.

Pictures: SAMANTHA WANTLING

2021 Art Prize winners...

After a long delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Stanthorpe Art Prize winners were announced at a gala opening on Friday 19 February, and were opened by Philip Bacon AM. Guests enjoyed an evening of artistic grandeur, complete with chandeliers, red carpets and fairy lights.

THE 2021 AWARD WINNERS: Best in Show $22,000 - Memoryscape (Garden with sunflowers and pencil pines), Leah Bullen 2D awards Painting/drawing $3,500 - Memoryscape (Garden with sunflowers and pencil pines), Leah Bullen Print media $3,500 - Harrigans Lane Horizon, Renata Buziak Mixed/crafted $3,500 - Big Jim, Joy Ivill 3D awards Modelled/carved $3,500 - Banksia Integrifolia Vessel with Blue Wren, Fiona Hiscock Cast $3,500 - Textural Story of Hope, Kirsten Perry Composite/assemblage $3,500 - ‘Suck Eggs’ a send up of the colonial table centrepiece, Trevor Dunbar Emerging Artist $2,000 - Say hooray if you’ve had a good day, KHR Stewart Local Artist $2,000 - Chalcopyrite, Yve Gray Youth $1,500 - It’s not just a dog, Jacqui L Close Public Choice $1,500 (to be awarded at the conclusion of the exhibition)

Guests Luke and Nikki Hilton and Margie and Frank Davis.

Scott Dunn and artist Catherine Sim.

Guests Nicole Allenden and Leon and Bruce Ward.

Guests Anne Lindsay with Neta and Viv Thouard.

Guests Geoff and Dee Davenport.

James Lister and Sharon and Vic Pennisi attended the opening.

Guests Mel Forbes and Melissa and Bill Kerr.

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Maryvale farmers Rebecca, Justin and Holly Everbloom attended the Festival with their daughters Euca and Maiya, and Holly’s parents Sharon and Tim Cottingham.

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Guests were captivated by performances.

Guests admired the Art Prize works.

The Stanthorpe Community Band played upbeat tunes for guests throughout the day.

Guests voted for their favourite works during tours of the Art Prize.

Recovery, resilience, arts

By Jess Baker Saturday 20 February was a day of celebration and reflection for many members of the Granite Belt community.

Local artists, musicians and other creatives united at the Stanthorpe Artists’ Festival, in the theme of ‘recovery, resilience and healing’, to commemorate the endurance of the region through bushfires, drought, and a global pandemic.

The all-day event was free to all, and included wellbeing workshops, a kids art space, a Bushkids stall for mums and bubs and a chai tent relaxation space.

Guests came along with picnic rugs and camp chairs in tow, enjoyed music by the likes of Kathryn The Band, the Stanthorpe Community Band and Nine Year Sister, participated in workshops, watched fantastic performances and puppet shows, and toured the National Art Prize.

Maryvale-based flower growers and market gardeners Rebecca, Justin and Holly Everbloom attended the festival to celebrate the significant growth their farm has seen coming out of extreme drought.

“We were down to 30 per cent production at the peak of the drought,” said Justin.

“We had to conserve the limited water we had for our animals, for our trees and for our own use.

“But the grass has grown back really well… this season has been amazing.”

Justin said production could be “at 150 per cent” today but he and his family now have two small babies, daughters Euca and Maiya, to take care of.

The New View Farmers – as Justin, Rebecca and Holly call themselves – sell their gorgeous flowers and fresh produce at the Granite Belt Farmers Markets each Friday.

“We’re not in any huge rush,” said Holly.

“But things are going great… this season could be our best yet.”

Stacey Krzewina represented the Alpaca Arts Collective - a cooperative of artists based at The Summit - at the Festival.

Kids loved the arts and crafts station in the Bushkids stall.

Richard Pfeiffer of Ink Wood Rust had his art on display and for sale at the Festival.

Stanthorpe’s own ‘Kathryn, The Band’ performed their first gig of 2021 at the Festival and were a huge hit.

Festival guests took tours of the National Art Prize opened the evening prior, Friday 19 February.

The Festival featured a number of performances, including a Shakespeare Fashion Parade.

Kids were enthralled by the Shakespeare Fashion Parade.

The Stanthorpe Artists’ Festival was a wonderful celebration of resilience.

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Southern Downs students are sorting out waste

Shaping our future together An environmental sustainability strategy for Southern Downs We all know how important a healthy environment is to our livelihood and economy. Council is developing a strategy that will sustain and enhance our region’s natural wonders and we want to hear from you.

Have your say and share with us your ideas and priorities for shaping a healthy and thriving future for our region.

Go to www.sdrc.qld.gov.au and complete our quick survey by 5 March 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape our region’s environmental legacy.

Is your water meter easily accessible?

With water meter readings starting this week, Council is calling on all residents to check that their water meters are easily and safely accessible.

Water meters are placed on individual property boundaries and should be free from debris, grass, garden mulch, soil and other obstacles.

Grade 2 students at St Mary’s sorting it out!

Hundreds of local students recently discovered how easy and important it is to minimise their waste footprint.

Sixteen primary schools and kindies from across the region participated in Council’s free “Let’s sort it out!” waste education program designed to support and empower teachers

and students on their journey towards waste behaviour change and sustainability.

Topics included: The Wonderful World of Worms; Rethink, Reduce and Reuse; Think Food, Rethink Waste; and What’s in Your Waste?.

Students also received a free goody bag, including a

mini wheelie bin, reusable sandwich box, pencils made from recyclable material, fridge magnet, information brochure and a cut-out to make their very own recycling truck.

The next program will be offered in June 2021. Contact Council on 1300 697 372 if you want your school to be involved.

A quick review and tidy up around the meter will ensure Council staff can easily read meters with no disruption to the property’s occupants.

Residents should also ensure that stop taps are easily located so that water can be turned off quickly if a leak is detected to minimise water wastage, property

damage and prevent an excessive water consumption notice.

Water meter readings will be finalised by the end of March 2021.

Quick tip: Regularly monitor household water usage by reading their meters at a similar time each week to track how much water you are using and to identify opportunities for water savings if needed.

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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

GARDENING AUSTRALIA ABC TV, 7.30pm

MONDAY

UNDER INVESTIGATION NINE, 9pm

While discussion of a crime may pass through the fastpaced news cycle in the blink of an eye, the story doesn’t stop there and many – too many – cases go unsolved for decades. This new series, premiering tonight, sees 60 Minutes veteran Liz Hayes (pictured) and a team of experts examine crimes, divisive social issues and topical news events with the aim of digging beneath the headlines. This is the kind of in-depth analysis and exploration that has been missing from our screens.

SATURDAY

GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO SBS, 7.30pm

Ernie Dingo (pictured right) has a way about him that just gets people to open up. His laid-back nature and pure interest in people, their stories and their contributions to their communities shines in this series, now in its fourth season. Tonight, Dingo heads to Melville Island (Termalner in the local Tiwi language), a picturesque place in the eastern Timor Sea off the coast of the Northern Territory. Here he meets an expert carver, a passionate fisherman and a former AFL star who has hung up his boots and returned to work for his people. This series celebrates living local, loving were we live and learning about and welcoming this country’s rich diversity.

TUESDAY

CATALYST ABC TV, 8.30pm

Whether you think him an eccentric genius, or just eccentric, Elon Musk has had his eyes to the skies with his well-funded experiments to land people on Mars in just a handful of years. Of course, he’s not the first to wonder about our nearest planetary neighbour – the possibility of life on Mars has filled popular imagination for as long as we’ve known it was there. In tonight’s Catalyst, astrophysicist professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quickie (pictured above) meet the Australian who helped build NASA’s most capable rover yet, and head to the harsh landscape of the Nullabor Plain, where Greg finds a plant that’s challenging understandings of what life requires to exist.

The slippery, slithery, slimy and humble worm is the hardest worker in any garden and essential to creating and maintaining healthy, nutrient-dense soil. Tonight, Costa shows us that you don’t need a fancy contraption to encourage growth, a few adjustments to a polystyrene box can soon become a palace for these little wrigglers.

Then, Millie visits a self-taught propagation expert who specialises in growing and nurturing thousands of plants indigenous to Central Victoria.

The pair discuss the importance of returning natives to our soils for environmental and ecological benefit.

Always full of tips and inspiration ready for a weekend in the garden.

Costa creates a palace for worms in Gardening Australia.

Friday, February 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill.

(PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 1.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 2.00 Rake. (Mal, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Beasts And The Pharaohs.

(PGav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: My Father Must Die. (2014, Mav, R) Elizabeth Gillies.

2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa creates a polystyrene palace for worms.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4.

DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the death of a grandmother.

10.00 Mum. (Ml) Cathy and Michael prepare for a walk in the country.

10.30 State Of The Union. (Ml, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Vaccine. (R) 11.15 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.45 Aftertaste. (Mls, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Paul Merton. (PG) Paul Merton traces the life of his grandfather.

9.35 My Grandparents’ War: Mark Rylance. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Mal, R, , ) Whitney Houston.

1.10 The Looming Tower. (Mals, R) 3.05 Stopping Male Suicide. (MA15+a, R) 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Fast Ed makes a savoury strudel.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+v) Having been declared excommunicado by the High Table, John Wick is pursued by a host of killers. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne.

11.30 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire.

(2014, MA15+sv, R) Sullivan Stapleton.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. (Return) Dick and Angel tackle their to-do list.

8.30 MOVIE: Notting Hill. (1999, Mls, R) The simple life of an English bookshop owner changes after a celebrity enters his shop. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans.

11.00 MOVIE: In Good Company.

(2004, PGals, R) A man discovers that his new boss is dating his daughter. Dennis Quaid.

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop.

4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) The team renovates a backyard.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Graham Norton chats with Rosamund Pike, Hugh Bonneville, Gordon Ramsay and Gareth Thomas.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.50pm Peppa Pig. 5.55 Ben And Holly.

6.10 Brave Bunnies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Kiri And Lou. 6.35 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 The Merry Widow. 10.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 11.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

11.50 Catalyst. 12.50am Parks And Recreation.

1.10 Reno 911! 1.35 W1A. 2.05 Zapped. 2.30 News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Bing. 5.05 Little Princess.

5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.35 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Clippers. 1.30pm WorldWatch. 2.30 VICE World Of Sports. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 City Porn.

10.10 Housos. 11.10 Monogamish. 12.10am News.

12.40 MOVIE: Naked Ambition 2. (2014, MA15+) 2.35 NHK World English News. 3.00 Thai News.

3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 To Be Advised. 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 Highway Cops.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 My Road To Adventure. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Alfred Hitchcock Presents. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet.

8.40 MOVIE: Escape From Alcatraz. (1979, M) 11.00 Law & Order. Midnight My Favorite Martian.

12.30 Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Miami. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Nash Bridges.

3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 Jake And The Fatman.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Tales Of Tatonka. 8.10 Aussie Bush Tales. 8.20 Waabiny Time. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Skindigenous. 11.00 MOVIE: Vai. (2019, PG) 12.35pm Black Chicks Talking. 1.35 Bamay. 2.00 Intune 08: Neil Murray And Shaz Lane.

3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours.

6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 NITV News: Nula.

7.30 MOVIE: Mosley. (2019, PG) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Stockman’s Strategy. 10.20 Message From Mungo. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Sissi: The Young Empress. Continued. (1956, PG, German) 7.00 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 9.05 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 11.10 The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 1.25pm Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.00 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 5.20 Loving.

(2016, PG) 7.35 Postcards From The Edge. (1990, M) 9.30 The Game. (1997) 11.50 Closed Curtain.

(2013, M, Farsi) 1.50am Step By Step. (2016, M, French) 4.00 A Monster With A Thousand Heads.

(2015, M, Spanish) 5.25 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG)

7MATE (73) 6am Step Outside With Paul Burt. 6.30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 9.30 Storage Wars. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Timbersports.

4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Predator.

(1987, M) 11.45 Tattoo Nightmares. 1am Ax Men. 2.00 Swamp People. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 American Pickers. 5.00 Pawnography.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 3.00 Malcolm.

4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, M) 11.10 Police Ten 7. 12.10am Quantum Leap. 1.10 Rivals. 1.40 Social Fabric. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998, M) 11.30 MOVIE: Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World. (2012, M) 1.30am Medium. 3.30 Frasier.

4.30 Home Shopping.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Thursday, 25 February, 2021 TODAY 19

Saturday, February 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Rage Retro Month.

(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Sleeping Beauty. (R) 2.40 The Royal Wives Of Windsor. (PG, R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 10. Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European Championships. Replay. 3.30 Black Hole: Universe’s Greatest Mystery. (R) 4.40 Lost Viking Army. (PGa, R) 5.35 Hitler Youth. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.

Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 1.

Support races and preview. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 2.00 My Way. (Return, PG) 2.30 Witness To Disaster. (PG, R) 3.30 Serengeti. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (Return, PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 GCBC. (R) 12.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Places We Go. (Return, PG) 2.00 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (Final) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Ask The Doctor: Ageing Well.

(PG, R) The doctors take a look at ageing.

6.30 Landline. Presented by Pip Courtney.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) Jack faces a life-changing decision.

8.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Nonnatus House welcomes four male junior doctors to live and work among the midwives.

9.30 Harrow. (Mv, R) A forensic pathologist investigates the apparent suicide of a young woman.

10.25 Miniseries: Apple Tree Yard. (MA15+av, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.20 Press. (Mlv, R) Holly helps Leona investigate a lead at a hospital.

12.20 Rage Retro Month.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG) Ernie explores Melville Island.

8.00 King Arthur’s Britain: Truth Unearthed. (Ma, R) Dr Alice Roberts uses new archaeological discoveries to decode the myths of the Dark Ages.

9.10 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PGv, R) Having recruited a bevy of lacklustre new knights, King Arthur sets off on a cut-price quest to find the Holy Grail. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle.

10.45 MOVIE: The Broken Circle Breakdown. (2012, MA15+as, R, Belgium) A banjoist and a tattoo artist share their love of music. Veerle Baetens.

12.45 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Officers stop two newlyweds at the border.

7.30 MOVIE: Guardians Of The Galaxy. (2014, Mav, R) A brash space adventurer joins forces with a gang of criminals after stealing a mysterious orb. Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana.

10.00 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans.

(2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior in an effort to find a way to prevent his daughter from being sacrificed to the gods. Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Arty. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (Premiere, PG) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml) After a freak accident, a struggling singer-songwriter realises that he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles, and uses this to his advantage by performing their music and skyrocketing to fame.

Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia di Martino.

10.50 MOVIE: Taking Woodstock.

(2009, MA15+dln, R) A young man promotes a music festival. Demetri Martin.

1.00 Witness To Disaster. (PG, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 Three Blue Ducks. Follows “The Ducks”, including Andy Allen, Mark Labrooy and Darren Robertson, as they forage for native plants species, catch seafood in the ocean, and meet providores wherever they are to be found.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Ambulance. (Ma, R) Follows ambulance crews during the period around England’s 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final.

The shift starts with a call from a man who says he has murdered his wife and a father whose wife is about to give birth.

10.50 Inside The Children’s Hospital.

(PG, R) David Tennant narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Scotland’s Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 9.50 Sammy J. 9.55 Would I Lie To You? 10.25 Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell. 11.10 Why Are You Like This. 11.35 High Fidelity. 12.05am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.50 Escape From The City. 1.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Clippers. Replay. 2.00 New Girl. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Adelaide 36ers v NZ Breakers. 6.30 PBS NewsHour.

7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 The X-Files. 11.05 The Sunny Side Of Sex. Midnight Vogue Williams: Wild Girls. 1.00 Myanmar’s Killing Fields. 2.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.00 Winners. 10.00 House Of Wellness.

11.00 Horse Racing. Australian Guineas and Chipping Norton Stakes. 4.30pm Weekender. 5.00 Creek To Coast. 5.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.15 My Favorite Martian. 11.45 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 2pm MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 4.00 MOVIE: McLintock! (1963, PG) 6.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 2.

ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs. 8.45 Super Rugby Post-Match. 9.00 MOVIE: Major League. (1989, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Road Open. 2.30 Softball. SA Premier League.

Replay. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout.

Men’s. Dindima v Kempsey Dungutti Brothers.

Replay. 5.00 On The Road. 6.00 Going Places.

7.00 Everyday Brave. 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 MOVIE: The Tall Man. (2011, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Crooklyn.

(1994, M) Midnight Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. Continued.

(1988, PG) 7.45 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 9.20 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 11.15 A Monster Calls.

(2016, PG) 1.15pm Wildwitch. (2018, PG, Danish) 3.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 4.50 Strings.

(2004, PG) 6.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 8.30 Hannibal. (2001, MA15+) 10.55 Step

By Step. (2016, M, French) 1.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Aussie Dreamlivers Alaska. 2.00 Travel Mates. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 5. Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane Lions. 6.00 Megastructures.

7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 The Thrill Of The Chase.

9.00 Mighty Ships. 10.00 Mighty Cruise Ships.

11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.00 Liquid Science. 3.30 MOVIE: Open Season: Scared Silly. (2015, PG) 5.10 MOVIE: Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World. (2011, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Despicable Me. (2010, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy. (2004, M) 10.50 MOVIE: Sausage Party. (2016, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 iFish. 4.30 Mighty Machines.

5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.20 L.A.’s Finest. 12.15am Hawaii Five-O. 1.10 CSI: Miami. 2.10 Late Programs.

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6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Middle. 11.30 To Be Advised. 2pm Everybody Loves Raymond.

3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.00 Mom. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

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Sunday, February 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Mix. (R) 3.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 10. Melbourne Victory v Canberra United. 5.00 Australia Remastered. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Bushfire Animal Rescue. (PG, R) 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Sportswoman. 5.35 Hitler Youth. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.

Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 2.

Support races and preview. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 The Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00 Ironman.

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 2.00 MOVIE: Zeus And Roxanne. (1997, G, R) Steve Guttenberg, Kathleen Quinlan, Arnold Vosloo. 4.00 David Attenborough’s Dynasties. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 My Way.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Fishing Aust.

(R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Places We Go. (PG, R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.00 Three Blue Ducks. (R) 2.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 3.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 To Be Advised.

5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. Hosted by Chris Moller.

8.30 Harrow. (Mav) Harrow, Fairley and Nichols conduct an impromptu murder investigation while on a hiking trip.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Ma) When a body is found in a field near the village of Hartford, Nikki and the Lyell team confirm it is that of missing teenager Jason Forbes.

10.25 Killing Eve. (Final, Mv, R) Konstantin makes a break for it.

11.10 Line Of Duty. (Mav, R) 12.10 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Searching For Cleopatra.

(PG) Takes a look at Cleopatra.

9.10 The Queen And The Coup.

(PG) Documents the 1953 Iranian coup d’état and the unwitting role played by Queen Elizabeth II. 10.05 Untold Australia: Country Town Pride. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.05 24 Hours In Police Custody: Code Of Silence. (Mlv, R) 12.00 Michael Mosley: A History Of Surgery: Into The Brain. (MA15+a, R) 3.05 The Gang Crackdown. (R) 4.10 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Holey Moley Australia: Celebrity Special. (PG) Celebrities tackle a mini golf course.

8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, Malv) A journalist is unwittingly merged with a symbiotic alien with lethal abilities. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed.

10.45 World’s Deadliest: Days Out. (M) 11.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Mount Panorama 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.15 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social “experiment” continues.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.10 The Piketon Family Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the murder of a family.

12.00 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

A detour divides the teams as they are faced with a challenge that tests their physical, mental and tactical skills.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) Barnes goes on a dangerous undercover mission using an old alias from her NYPD days to deal with an ambitious gang leader who is plotting a series of turf wars across the Bronx in a bid for more power.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

Morning news and talk show.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Savile.

9.45 How Australia Got Its Mojo. 10.45 Catalyst.

11.45 No Time For Quiet. 12.45am You Can’t Ask That. 1.05 Restoration Australia. 2.00 Chris Ramsey’s Stand Up Central. 2.25 Would I Lie To You? 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.05 Little Princess.

5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Front Up. 12.30 New Girl. 1.00 Basketball.

NBL. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 Basketball. NBL. Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans. 5.30 Inside Heston’s World. 6.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 7.00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Why Women Kill. 9.30 United Shades Of America. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

9.30 Your 4x4. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.15 Sailing. The Vendée Globe. Highlights. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 Wild Bill. 9.30 Bodyguard. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The Baron. 11.00 MOVIE: On The Buses. (1971, PG) 12.50pm Getaway. 1.20 Hitchcock. 1.50 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 3.45 MOVIE: The Lone Gun. (1954, PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Rio Grande. (1950) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Chicago P.D. 9.40 Chicago Fire. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Strings.

Continued. (2004, PG) 6.45 Loving. (2016, PG) 9.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 10.40 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 1pm The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 3.00 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 4.40 Wildwitch.

(2018, PG, Danish) 6.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.30 Lovers On The Pont-Neuf. (1991, M, French) 10.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Megastructures. 11.00 The Fishing Show.

Noon Football. AFL Women’s. Round 5. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 5. Carlton v Melbourne. 4.00 Shipping Wars.

4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Last Car Garage. 6.30 Border Patrol. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover Part II. (2011, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.40pm Dance Moms. 3.40 MOVIE: BMX Bandits.

(1983, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. (2009) 7.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Ghost Rider.

(2007, M) 12.25am Lethal Weapon. 1.20 Dance Moms. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Pokémon: BW Adventures In Unova And Beyond. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am The Brady Bunch.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 12.30pm Everybody Loves Raymond. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.30 2 Broke Girls.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Mom. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

Softball. SA Premier League. 11.30 Rugby Union.

Monsoon Rugby Union. Replay. 1pm Bowls. SA Super League. 1.30 Over The Black Dot. 2.00 Football. CAFL. 3.45 Football. NTFL. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Artefact.

7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.40 Killing Patient Zero. 10.25 Transcendent. 10.50 Late Programs.

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6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 ST: Voyager. 9.30 One Strange Rock. 10.30 Escape Fishing. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 2.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.30 Reel Action. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 ST: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

Monday, March 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 2.00 Rake. (Mlsv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 Meghan Markle Escaping The Crown. (Ml, R) 2.50 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story. (2013, Mv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program that leads national debate and confronting issues that matter.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill: Resolution And The Northwest Passage. (PG) Sam Neill follows Cook’s third voyage.

10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.30 Catalyst. (R) 12.25 Wentworth. (Mlsv, R) 1.15 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (Mlsv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built: Swindon. (Final, PG) Presented by Tim Dunn.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Pride And Prejudice. (M) A 52-year-old is rushed to St George’s after being hit by a car after cycling home from work.

9.25 The Story Of The Songs: Eric Clapton. (M) A look at three of Eric Clapton’s iconic hits.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Outlander. (MA15+) 11.50 Berlin Station. (Malv, R) 2.40 Stephen Hawking: A Brief History Of Mine. (R) 4.15 Great British Railway Journeys.

(R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

(R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Holey Moley Australia: Kids Special. (PG) Eight junior golfers tackle a challenging mini golf course with their parents taking on the obstacles.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 race to save the lives of workers trapped in a five-alarm factory fire.

10.00 The Rookie. (M) Lucy and Jackson’s relationship is threatened.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Station 19. (Ma) Ryan agrees to talk it out with his dad.

12.30 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social “experiment” continues.

9.00 Under Investigation: High Country Mystery.

(Premiere, PGv) Experts seek to solve crimes and uncover new evidence surrounding an unsolved mystery.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Dark Side. (Mv, R) A look at the murder of Jamie Gao. 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 The First 48: Graveyard Love. (Mav, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

Dave Hughes is assisted by Becky Lucas and Nazeem Hussain, as well as a panel of celebrities, to discuss solutions to problems experienced in modern Australian life.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(R) Graham Norton chats with Rosamund Pike, Hugh Bonneville, Gordon Ramsay and Gareth Thomas.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 9.10 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. 10.05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.55 Escape From The City. 11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.35am Would I Lie To You? 1.05 Parks And Recreation.

1.25 Reno 911! 1.50 W1A. 2.20 Zapped. 2.50 News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.30 Untold Australia. 2.30 Australiana: Island Queens. 3.05 Gaycation. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week.

5.15 The Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street.

6.15 Forged In Fire Latin America. (Premiere) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 RocKwiz. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 MOVIE: The Falcon’s Brother. (1942, PG) Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise.

1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Hell Is A City. (1960, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 London Kills. 8.40 DCI Banks. 10.40 Three Days To Live. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm I Am Numamurdirdi. 1.45 Artefact. 2.45 Four Faces Of The Moon. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Drag Heals. (Premiere) 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.05 Leitis In Waiting. 10.05 News.

10.15 Shade: Queens Of NYC. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mr. Holmes.

Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 A Monster Calls. (2016, PG) 9.15 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Wildwitch. (2018, PG, Danish) 1.10pm The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 2.50 Strings. (2004, PG) 4.30 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 6.00 Operation Arctic. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 7.40 The Rocket. (2013, M, Lao) 9.30 Goodbye Mother.

(2019, M, Vietnamese) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Graveyard Carz. 2.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Krikke Boys Shootout. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.

Mount Panorama 500. H’lights. 4.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars C’ship. Mount Panorama 500. H’lights.

5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Restoration Workshop. 8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta.

3.00 Social Fabric. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+) 10.45 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.45 The Nanny.

12.15am Lethal Weapon. 1.10 Bromans. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

6am Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.00 The Middle. 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory.

11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News.

1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 CSI: Miami. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 Instinct. 5.00 Nash Bridges.

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Tuesday, March 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Rake. (Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Charles And Diana: The Truth Behind Their Wedding. (PGa, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Preacher’s Sin. (2015, Mav, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

International affairs program.

8.30 Catalyst: Mars – The Hunt For Life. Astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke explore whether there is life on Mars.

9.30 Australia Remastered: Forest.

(Final) Presented by Aaron Pedersen.

10.25 QI. (Ms, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.30 Q+A. (R) 12.35 Wentworth. (Malsv, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth.

(Malsv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys: Sydney To Broken Hill.

(R) Michael Portillo explores NSW. 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Great Expectations. (M) A 15-year-old is rushed to St George’s.

9.35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain: Plastic Surgery Pioneers – Cambridge Military Hospital. (Maw, R) Part 1 of 5.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Pier. (MA15+s) 11.55 Borgen. (Ma, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PG) Takes a look at some blatant busts.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun questions his decision to give the new residents autonomy when one of his interns makes a misdiagnosis.

9.30 The Resident. (Mav) Conrad tries a last-ditch effort to save the hospital as the doctors plan for their next career moves.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Station 19. (Mals) 12.00 Splitting Up Together. (PGas) 1.00 Anh Does Brazil. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Ma) The social “experiment” continues.

9.00 Framing Britney Spears.

Takes a look at the rise and fall of global pop phenomenon Britney Spears.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 Labour Of Love. (PGal) The men’s instincts are put to the test.

12.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.50 Explore.

1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.30 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team sets out to exonerate a US Marine who is serving a life sentence for murder.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. Callen tracks down the person tailing him in a remote location teeming with Russians.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 Why Are You Like This. 9.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.00 High Fidelity. 10.25 Brassic. 11.15 Live At The Apollo.

Midnight Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 12.30 Parks And Recreation. 12.50 Reno 911! 1.15 W1A. 1.45 Zapped. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Indiana Pacers. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix.

Replay. 3.30 Brother. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 The Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 Asia’s Next Top Model. (Premiere) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 Brit Cops. 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. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 12.50am Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Heartbeat. 4.00 Netball. Constellation Cup. Game 1. New Zealand Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds.

6.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Operation Arctic. Continued. (2014, PG, Norwegian) 7.30 The Castle Of Cagliostro. (1979, PG) 9.30 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 11.30 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 1pm Loving. (2016, PG) 3.15 Manje Bistre. (2017, PG, Punjabi) 5.50 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 7.50 Rams. (2015, M, Icelandic) 9.30 Tu Me Manques. (2019, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Round Oz Ride. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Restoration Workshop. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Road Hauks.

5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Outback Pilots. 10.30 Mighty Rivers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta.

3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider.

6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Waterworld. (1995, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Big Hit. (1998, MA15+) Midnight Lethal Weapon. 1.00 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 2.00 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping.

1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style.

5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Drag Heals.

8.30 Superstition. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. NTFL. Replay.

Midnight Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 CSI: Miami. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

Thursday, 25 February, 2021 TODAY 21

Wednesday, March 3 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (PGal, R) 11.00 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club.

1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Rake. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story.

(PG, R) 4.30 Silvia’s Italian Table. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.20 Royal Family: Scandals And Shame. (PGa, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Daughter’s Revenge. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Ma, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented

by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.00 Aftertaste. (Mdl) Easton rediscovers himself.

9.30 Why Are You Like This.

(Mls, R) Mia helps a young cosplayer.

10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.40 Staged. (Mls, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.35 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Wentworth. (Malv, R) 1.25 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (Malv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Stuart Stirling. (PG, R) Professor Alice Roberts tells the story of Stirling.

8.30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PG) Michael Palin revisits his fourth travel series that was inspired by the apparent emptiness of the desert.

9.20 Vikings. (Final, MA15+) Tragedy strikes for Ragnar’s sons.

10.20 Romulus. (MA15+) 11.15 SBS World News Late.

11.45 The Night Manager. (Masv, R) 12.35 MOVIE: White God. (2014, MA15+av, R, Hungary) 2.45 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A motorcyclist is thrown from his bike.

8.30 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (Ma) Part 1 of 3.

DS Steve Wilkins reinvestigates a notorious set of unsolved crimes.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Criminal Confessions: She Never Came Home. (MA15+alv) A look at the case of Kenia Monge.

12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence: Into Thin Air – David Gilroy. (Ma) 1.00 Code Black. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social “experiment” continues.

9.00 Amazing Grace. (Premiere, Ma) A midwife’s world is turned upside down by the reappearance of the daughter she gave up for adoption.

10.00 New Amsterdam.

(Return, Mamv) The staff deal with the realities of the pandemic.

11.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Cube. Game show in which teams of two put their skills to the test by completing tasks in a perspex cube.

8.30 Bull. (Ma, R) In the wake of his health scare, Bull returns to work with a new rich client for the firm to represent, an insurance company that is being sued by a dying mother for denying coverage of her liver transplant.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 Devolution. 9.50 Restoration Australia. 10.50 How Australia Got Its Mojo. 11.50 Louis Theroux: Savile. 1.05am Parks And Recreation. 1.30 Reno 911! 1.50 W1A. 2.20 Zapped. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards. Replay. 2.00 Gaycation. 2.50 Gaycation Presents: Orlando. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.05 Vs Arashi.

(Return) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Wellington Paranormal. 9.00 MOVIE: The Gambler. (1974, M) 11.00 MOVIE: Mona Lisa. (1986, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Make It Yours. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries.

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Jonathan Creek.

1.15am ICU. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Heartbeat. 4.00 Netball. Constellation Cup. Game 2. Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns.

6.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

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NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Nulla Nulla. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update.

7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Drag Heals. 8.30 The Stars Will Do. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.40 A Chance Affair. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Man Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.05 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 8.35 Manje Bistre.

(2017, PG, Punjabi) 11.10 The Castle Of Cagliostro.

(1979, PG) 1.10pm Kundun. (1997, PG) 3.40 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 5.40 Maudie. (2016, PG) 7.50 Just A Breath Away. (2018, M, French) 9.30 A Fantastic Woman. (2017, M, Spanish) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Classic Restos: USA Edition. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta.

3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider.

6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PG) 11.00 Police Ten 7. 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Lethal Weapon. 1.00 The Horn. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 CSI: Miami. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 Instinct. 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.05 Australia Remastered.

(Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 2.00 Rake. (Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.15 Royal Family: Scandals And Shame. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Poseidon. (2006, Mav, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions: Carlsbad. (Malv, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Eugowra, NSW. Heather Ewart visits Eugowra.

8.30 Q+A. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald.

9.35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. Long-form interview show.

10.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World: Communication. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.30 Prince Harry’s Story: Four Royal Weddings. (PG, R) 12.15 Wentworth. (MA15+lv, R) 1.05 Killing Eve. (Mv, R) 1.50 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Wentworth. (MA15+lv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Greatest Palaces: The Royal Palace Of Stockholm. (PG) A look at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

8.30 Shadowplay. (Premiere) A NYPD cop heads to Berlin to help establish a civilian police force in the chaotic aftermath of the war.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder In The Woods Pt 2. (Malv, R) 11.55 The Good Fight. (Mal, R) 12.40 The Family Law. (Mls, R) 3.40 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Wife Swap Australia. (PGl) A super strict mum and a carefree mum of 11 chaotic children swap lives.

9.45 Busted In Bangkok. (Mals) Follows Thailand’s tourist police as they deal with tourists from all over the world.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Celebrity Obsessed: Christina Grimmie. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Christina Grimmie.

12.15 Kiss Bang Love. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Nala. (PG) Narrated by Naomi Watts.

8.30 The Equalizer. An enigmatic former CIA operative uses her extensive skills to help others.

9.30 Murder For Hire: The Other Woman. (Mlv) Explores the case of Kelly Gribeluk who asked a friend to assist in hiring a hitman.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Manifest. (Mav) 11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+amv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. Will and Mario investigate a body sighting.

8.00 Territory Cops. A cop answers a distressed call from two girls.

8.30 Gogglebox. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A judge railroads Dominick by dismissing the rape case of a university student for his own political gain.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.25 Hard Quiz. 9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. 10.55 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. 11.45 Parks And Recreation. 12.05am Reno 911! 12.30 W1A. 1.00 Zapped. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Brassic. 2.45 News Update.

2.50 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Indiana Pacers. Replay. 2.00 Gaycation. 3.45 WorldWatch.

5.10 NBL: Overtime. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Taskmaster Norway. (Premiere) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. (Premiere) 10.10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. (Return) 11.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 Brit Cops. 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. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Outcast Of The Islands. (1951, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.40 Poirot. 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary.

12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Castle Of Cagliostro. Continued. (1979, PG) 6.45 Date With An Angel. (1987, PG) 8.45 Maudie. (2016, PG) 10.55 Manje Bistre. (2017, PG, Punjabi) 1.30pm The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 3.30 Toast. (2010, PG) 5.15 Kundun. (1997, PG) 7.45 Adam. (2019, M) 9.30 Carol. (2015, M) 11.40 Just A Breath Away.

(2018, M, French) 1.20am Walk With Me. (2016, MA15+, Danish) 3.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 The Simpsons. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawnography. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Universal Soldier. (1992, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Royal Pains. 1.00 The Mindy Project. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta.

3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, M) 11.00 Young Sheldon. Midnight Lethal Weapon. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

A Chance Affair. 1.00 Characters Of Broome. 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked!

3.55 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Going Bush. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories.

7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Drag Heals. 8.30 MOVIE: Boys Don’t Cry. (1999, MA15+) 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

22 TODAY Thursday, 25 February, 2021

6am Cheers. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Cheers. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Medium. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

PUZZLES No. 017

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Which famous children’s book by writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak was first published in 1963?

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ANSWERS: 1. Canberra 2. The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins 3. Bananarama 4. Missouri 5. Darkplace 6. Lebanon 7. Where the Wild Things Are 8. Mercury 9. Mercury 10. Freddie Mercury

SUDOKU

Thursday, 25 February, 2021 TODAY 23

Facebook Can’t Ban Local Newspapers!

Dear Southern Downs and Granite Belt readers, Last week Facebook has banned news outlets in Australia.

Facebook is abusing their global monopolistic powers in an attempt to bully Australian news outlets, and we support the ACCC and the Commonwealth Government’s efforts to rein them in.

HOWEVER, FACEBOOK CAN’T BAN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS! This is a very powerful reminder of the importance of local newspapers as a trusted and independent source of local news.

Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today Is Proudly Committed To Printing Local News And Being An Independent Voice For The Local Community.

We’re happy for Facebook to be a platform for crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake unregulated news.

Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today remains committed to local journalism and is more relevant than ever before as the true source of local news and information.

Phill Le Petit Qld Sales Manager Star News Group

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Here’s the latest contribution from the Rose City Writers - this week from FLEUR LIND - check out more of Fleur’s writing at - Fleursfabulousfables. wordpress.com

Rose City Writers ‘CHOCOLATE FROGS’ If Maddy had a dollar for every diet fad or food plan she’d tried that claimed to make excess weight fall off while she sat on the couch and read a book, she could afford to retire. She was spoilt for choice when it came to gadgets, accessories and Apps that worked her core, and tightened this and toned that. She had weights, a swiss ball, yoga mat, a bicycle, resistance training gear, Yoga and Pilate DVDs. Last, but by no means least, was her secret weapon; her old, pink and slightly-faded sweatband and lycra workout gear from her ‘80s Aerobics class, which stretched accommodatingly over her matured shape.

Maddy felt a small melancholy tingle as visions flashed before her of her as she remembered those great tracks she would work out to, the local gym populated by sweaty, multicoloured lycra leotards lined up facing the wall- length mirror as they gyrated, squatted, jogged, lunged and twisted, while the Tape deck played Billy Idol’s White Wedding or Freddy Mercury pumped out Fat Bottom Girls.

She was so flexible back then. It was nothing at all to do full splits. Where she could not point her toes, was not worth talking about.

They did not make lyra and leg warmers like that anymore, so she would wear her old ensemble with pride when doing her workouts. To complete her new fitness plan, she had bought a new pair of walking shoes with memory soles to stride out in. She thought the memory feature would come in very handy should she have some menopausal brain fog.

With everything on her check list ticked, she had every reason to embrace an energetic new groove.

Maddy made a star chart to mark off each time she broke a sweat or stretched a muscle, just to commend herself for her efforts and achievements. This was bold move, making her five children wondered what she was up to. Star charts, totally weird workout gear, music that was not on the Top 10, was all a bit eye-rolling for her offspring. But they thought it was best just to leave Maddy to it. Her oldest daughter, Kate, hoped Maddy would not go outside the house looking so odd. Yoga pants and a sloppy tee shirt would be a far better look, but Dad, James, had said not to say a word. James, also Maddy’s husband of many years, was always supporting, loving and encouraging.

With all the exertion and effort Maddy would be to be expending, she thought there should be a ‘carrot’ dangling at the end of each day. Something to look forward to, a treat to relish for her hard work. So, what better way to celebrate her achievements, than with chocolate! She loved anything chocolatey; her menopausal cravings were cruel.

Two weeks into Maddy’s exercise regime, James could see cracks in her plan. The chocolate was corrupting her; her sweet tooth was proving more popular than her swiss ball.

Then, James had an idea.

He put Maddy’s chocolate in the fridge out in the garage, that housed the beer, wine, mixers, and other occasional consumables. Knowing there were cold, creepy overstayers that Maddy despised, hiding in the shadows inside the garage, he was confident she would not seek out her chocolate stash for fear of a few frogs that had taken residence. They would be

a perfect deterrent, but James gave Maddy a small square of her chocolate fix each day to help keep her on task and pump her with pride as she moved nearer to her goal.

The stars stuck to the chart and Maddy’s core strength improved. It was a winning arrangement; the frogs were doing a great job, croaking occasionally in menacing tones, making regular appearances on and around the fridge. The children fed the frogs under James’s supervision, to keep them interested and on task. All in all, it was a team effort that worked. The frogs, the chocolate and the lycra tied together with a faded pink sweatband.

No pretty bows, but Maddy rocked those leg warmers.

‘DIRTY TALK’ Jacob was a tall wiry young man who could eat everything on his plate and go back for seconds and possibly thirds, and never put on a gram of weight. His mother and grandmother said, “you can’t fatten thoroughbreds” and his workmates at Grease Monkey Mechanical would teasingly say he had worms. He saw true value in a buffet meal where he could return to the menu selection and pile his plate numerous times without getting disapproving glances from the waiting staff. He had paid for his meal at reception, so every serving from the carvery, salad, seafood, and vegetable bar was justified and accountable.

Jacob was a very likeable fellow and got on with just about everyone except those who talked too fast. He had no tolerance for impatient conversations as he could not understand them, and this was problematic for smooth communication. He far preferred clear conversation as it helped significantly in diagnosing mechanical problems. If people were not in such a hurry, how much better everything would be, Jacob thought.

‘Grease Monkey Mechanical’ was a busy one-stop-shop for many mechanical problems. From small easy jobs to a complex concern that would involve in depth analysis and

hours of work; Jacob, Tim, Brent, and Peter had it covered. They were diligent workers, Peter being a fatherly figure to Jacob, Tim, and Brent.

The three amigos were single, and with a passion for cars and the great outdoors, they looked forward to their escape plan on the weekend when they would often go off road in search of adventure.

They would venture along tracks for hiking, fishing at the lake or just messing about in the dirt and dust. Jacob’s van was large and accommodated the three men with room for the all-important Eski of cold refreshments and tinned food. Their weekends were carefree as they enjoyed their outdoor pursuits.

With their harmonious leisure time, it was a crushing blow to Tim and Brent when Murphy’s Law reared its unwanted head and teamed up with Cupid to unexpectedly bring Monica into Jacob’s life.

It happened one Saturday as they pulled into his local petrol station on the outskirts of town. After filling the tank and feeling peckish, Jacob needed to calm his rumbling hunger with a serving of hot ships from the store.

He was used to seeing the staff change as their rosters dictated, but nothing could have prepared him for her blue eyes, and beautiful smile when Monica gave him his change. The name tag was there on her work shirt, and the writing was on the wall.

In a heartbeat, his life had changed forever. Their eyes met and several thousand revs charged through his body, his indicators flashed uncontrollably, and his gearstick begged for cruise control. Monica commented about his van. After some brief, coy, introductory conversation as they were wary of customers behind him in the queue, phone numbers were written down on paper bags and exchanged.

Monica was also a car enthusiast and loved the great outdoors. As Brent said, she had great attributes and two single sisters, so she easily melded into the group. Her sisters were inducted, and one van became a convoy of three vehicles as the group grew to six.

With the women’s touch, the first thing needing attention was the pungent ‘boy smell’ in the vehicles. It was disgusting. Monica issued ‘Africa’ scented body spray, which they would all use if they knew what was good for them. Jacob would have worn fly spray if it made her happy.

The second ‘fix-it’ was Jacob’s Van. It was filthy!

Monica made her point by writing a simple message on the rear window: SINGLE WHITE VAN SEEKS SINGLE YELLOW SPONGE FOR HOT AND SOAPY FUN. APPLY WITHIN. Soon enough, the van was sparkling, and the boys smelled fresh and appealing. Monica and her sisters Emma and Grace were accepted into the fold.

And so it was, that three grease monkeys and three sisters had many reasons for wanting the weekend to arrive. A combined baking effort from the girls added a flavoursome touch to the off-road menu.

It was all about balance, cars, great company, a loaded Eski and mountain air. Tim and Brent felt quietly thankful Monica’s eyes had locked on Jacob’s. It was a match made in petrol heaven.

‘My Birthday’

By Jeremy Lister I woke up one day and realised it was my birthday. So I went to the fireplace where Santa normally leaves his presents and I saw a pile of presents just for me. I opened them before school with Nonna, Dan Dan, Mum, Dad and William watching. For my birthday I got some Chess magazines, two history books, and some new safety gear for riding dirt bikes. Then I got ready for school and Mum drove me to school. Every morning I normally buy the local paper but because it was my birthday I got three newspapers. At school everyone asked if it was my birthday because I told them the day before and I was wearing a birthday badge Mum made me wear. Mum brought cupcakes into school for everyone to share and also ice blocks.

In the afternoon Mum took me to the Gremlins for footy practice. It was fantastic. My coach for that afternoon was Mr O’Dea and he is the best coach ever.

After footy training we went to the new Indian restaurant in town for dinner. The food was really great. After dinner we went home and had an ice cream cake and some lollies for dessert. I had a great birthday.

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Mail solution In response to the letter on ‘snail mail’ and Australia Post deliveries within Warwick (18/2/21)...

There could be a solution to this problem.

Local mail could be placed in a separate mail box at the Post Office to be sorted by the staff and then delivered direct to Warwick. This could eliminate the long wait involved. Allora has this system in place. It is frustrating for the long delay in mail being delivered from Warwick to Warwick especially if it is for a birthday, invitation etc.

If concerned residents were to write to Australia Post with this suggestion it may be considered.

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Greenfield site Potential greenfield site as outlined in the Free Times, 18/2/21...

I have a question I would like to put to council members, the saleyard committee and the public in general.

But firstly I would like to thank the person who leaked the confidential business case to

the Free Times. We need more public-minded people who still believe in free and open forums, even if at this late stage of the debate.

The business case for a new greenfield site would seem to be calculated on the possibility of three sites, all located in close proximity to the existing yards.

So my question is - if it is necessary for the community to have a new saleyards built how can it NOT be deemed a conflict of interest for committee members and council (including one operating a livestock business) to recommend proposals using sites that could advan-

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tage any of their existing business operations.

It can only be seen as giving an unfair advantage if these sites are chosen.

If it is necessary to build a new saleyards it must be built on a site that gives all transport operators and local farmers the same advantage. NO SPECIAL TREATMENTS. George McConville YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO · SEND - jeremy.sollars@WarwickStanthorpeToday. com.au or deliver or post to 94 Palmerin Street, Warwick QLD 4370.

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A cut above the rest...

The wood chop at the Killarney Show is always one of the main highlights of the annual program Killarney traditionally attracts Queensland’s best in the sport, and plenty from interstate ...

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Killarney Show and Rodeo Society vice-president/secretary Natalie McCauley, president Jan Hamilton and treasurer Glenice Price with some of the winning quilts in the pavilion.

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Mayor Vic Pennisi with Annette Russell, who took out a number of firsts in the gardening sections of the Killarney Show.

The show goes on...

You can’t keep a good show down, as evidenced by the success of the Killarney Show on Saturday 20 February. Having overcome the ravages of drought and some restrictions to normal life in a global pandemic, the show went on - and Today’s Jeremy Sollars was there to capture some of the action.

Sam and Oscar Lehmann.

Trio of local legends – Ken Bradford, Mick Bradford and Ivan Hancock.

Caitlyn, Taylah, Riley and Michelle Rhodes.

Show volunteers Harry Galeh and Colleen Sandall.

The Warwick Thistle Pipe band entertained the lunchtime crowds at the Killarney Show on the Saturday.

Pictures: JEREMY SOLLARS

Talented young Killarney photographer Penne Edwards won the photographic section with the picture to her left of a dog and human connection and bond – Penne also won the competition in 2020.

Angus Hamilton won the Decorated Patty-Cakes section of the pavilion awards.

Helen Smith and Wendy Lewis of the Killarney Girls Brigade were on hand to feed hungry show-goers.

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ROTARY 100 YEARS The Rotary club of Warwick Sunrise will be celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, with a fun filled event this Saturday 27 February. The Rotary 100 Baton has been created to connect clubs and members throughout the country and will be arriving in Warwick next week. It will proudly be run at the regular Park Run by local Rotary members and supporters.

“Come and celebrate with us” said Douglas Bryce, Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise President.

“The Baton signifies the journey we have travelled so far and is run with a purpose - to raise awareness of anti-domestic violence initiatives.

“The event starts early at 6.45 with the Park Run followed by a show of classic cars and motorbikes under the iconic Horsepower Statue at the corner of Alice Street and the highway” he said.

“There will be lots to see, a vehicle parade and a free sausage sizzle from 9 - 12.00. “Rotarians past and present from across the district will be present to answer your questions about what Rotary is about, the initiatives it supports locally and internationally and how membership not only creates lifelong friendships and business connections but also creates opportunities for “service above self.

“The Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise is also celebrating 20 years of service to the local community this year and is one of the fastest growing clubs in the district.” “Members enjoy an early morning meeting so that it does not interfere with their working day” said David Kemp, Membership Director.

“Rotary is for men and women who want to make a difference both locally and internationally.

“Our club offers opportunities to get involved - to be people of action” he said. • For further information contact Douglas Bryce on 0407 331 250.

WARWICK FISH STOCKING CLUB The clubhouse at Leslie Dam is now open every third Sunday of the month from 9am to 12 noon, so please call in. Membership is only $10 yearly. This year, over five million native fish fingerlings will have been stocked since inception.

PENSIONERS’ LEAGUE Warwick’s Pensioners’ League meets once a month at the Cowboys Clubhouse off Alice Street. Their next meeting is to be held 18 March, with sign-in at 10.00am, and all government pension recipients are welcome.

For more information, contact club secretary Madeleine Cristina-Holland on 0427 324 380.

WARWICK SENIORS Come have some fun and a Cuppa! Monday mornings Play 500 from 9.00 am to 11.30am.

Play Hoy on the 1st Mondays 1.30pm for 2pm start. Play Lucky Numbers on th 3rd Monday of the month 1.30pm for 2.00 pm start.

Wednesday mornings play Indoor bowls at 9.30 am Sharp. No Morning Tea. Fridays at 9.00 am sharp come along and play Crazy Whist.

1st Tuesday of each Month at 10.00am join us as we entertain our Friends at our Monthly Friendship Morning. 2nd Tuesday of the month bring your ideas along to our Monthly Meeting that starts at 9.30am. For further info: Ring Marg on 0458 444 101.

COUNTRY MUSIC The Travelling Country Music Association has a number of music socials coming up in the next few months - February 28, March 28, April 25 and May 23. Venue is the Cowboys Clubhouse on Alice Street in Warwick. For enquiries please contact Ruby on 0438 674 803.

WARWICK FOLK CLUB The Warwick Folk Club will have its first meeting at O’Mahoney’s Hotel next Wednesday 17 February, 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome - singers, musicians, poets, and performers alike - and admission will cost just $5.00. For enquiries, contact Joan Wallace on 07 4661 1146 or Klaas Vandersluis on 0405 187 066.

QCWA ALLORA BRANCH

· Located at 51 Warwick Street, Allora. meetings - 3rd Tuesday of the month, · Day (10am start) with a shared lunch to finish about 12 noon. meetings - 2nd Wednesday of the · vening month (6.30pm start). This is a great group if

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you are working or have other commitments during the day.

Craft/Friendship Group - Every Monday morning 9am to 12 noon. Feel free to bring what you are working on. Learn something new, or just pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Everyone welcome.

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ST MARK’S HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 16-18 APRIL 2021 Entries invited from local quilters to display in the Church and potentially sell their craftwork.

Email heritage.stmarks@gmail.com for Entry Conditions and Forms which are also available from local craft stores or the Parish Office. Guided Tours with sounds of the Chime of Bells will also be offered daily at 11am.

Sunday afternoon will be a feast of beautiful sounds with “Beautiful Baroque” a concert by the Brisbane Baroque Players and guest sopranos.

Email heritage.stmarks@gmail.com to buy tickets. $25 Adults, $10 under 12’s. Concert entry includes a Devonshire Tea during the intermission - add a glass of bubbly for $5. General enquiries to heritage.stmarks@ gmail.com or call 0427 962 281.

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book your spot.

Family Fitness Every Monday at 4pm. Cost $10. Please ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot.

WARWICK HEART SUPPORT GROUP To anyone interested in our group, we meet on the last Monday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Warwick RSL at 11.30am followed by lunch (optional).

Please join us to talk over any issues relating to heart problems as we are in the same situation having had cardiac issues. Enquiries to Jenny on 4664 8173 or Kay on 4661 5421.

PLAY BRIDGE The St Mark’s Heritage Festival will be from on 16-18 April.

The Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 10.45am at the International Club.

Visitors are welcome. Please call Keith on 0413 870 021 for more information.

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The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick (opposite Warwick Police Station) from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5, please bring your own mug.

For more info call Tricia Collins on 4661 3076.

SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY Group - Leaves from outside the · Walking CWA rooms every Wednesday morning

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at 6am (about an hour’s walk through the streets of Allora). Ladies, men, four-legged friends welcome.

For further information contact Sandi Blinco, 0408 066 192, or Barb McGovern, 0412 849 983.

WARWICK MEN’S SHED The new Warwick Men’s Shed is open and ready for business! The shed is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 12 noon. All men are welcome to attend for camaraderie, friendship and to learn new skills if desired. We have a wide range of woodworking and metalwork equipment. Address is 29 Activity Street, Warwick, and contact phone number is 0490 170 569.

U3A WARWICK INC Are you actively retired? If so U3A may be for you. There are no academic requirements, and no exams. U3A Warwick is a group run by local volunteers who promote lifelong learning for personal enjoyment and wellbeing. Keeping the brain active, doing interesting things and making new friends are important for helping people of the third age, which is the age of active retirement, to prolong independence and remain engaged with the community. The program for the term ahead has been published and it is not too late to enrol. Visit www. u3awarwick.org.au for further information or call community liaison officer Sandy Gordon on 0488 427 699.

FISHING CLUB The Stanthorpe Blue Water Fishing Club meets at the Stanthorpe RSL Club first Wednesday of each month new members most welcome so come along and meet new friends.

BEEKEEPING Amateur Beekeepers’ Association Southern Downs (sub-branch of QBA Warwick): monthly meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month, at 7 pm, except January. A field day is arranged as occasion requires, usually on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month, from 9am to 12 noon.

This involves a practical session on working with honey bees. New members welcome, any age, no experience. Discover the fascination of beekeeping. Facebook: Southern Downs Bees.

For further details please contact John on 0431 188 139.

TABLE TENNIS Every Monday - table tennis at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, 10am until midday, call Keith on 0413 870 021.

FITNESS GROUP Twenty is Plenty“ is a beginners short walk for those who want to try something new. We walk around the beautiful Leslie Park at 9:00am every Wednesday. Our walk is no longer than twenty minutes and you can set your own pace.

We aim to improve our physical health and our social connections. Walking is so much easier with other women. Come and join us! We will meet you opposite the Salvation Army Hall in 25 Guy St. I’m Leanne and you can call me on 0419 379 738 for a chat.

HANDCRAFTS WEEKLY CWA handcraft welcomes members and visitors to Wednesday morning classes in the Condamine Valley rooms behind the cafe in

Grafton Street, Warwick. from 9-11am.Trained teachers are on hand to teach new crafts and give assistance or bring your own or just come along for a chat. Inquiries to Sharon on 4666 2197.

LURE COURSING Please be advised that the Warwick Lure Coursing Club has discontinued.

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Maryvale Progress Assoc. Inc. will be holding their Maryvale Community Markets at Maryvale Park Taylor Street (opposite the Crown Hotel) on Sunday 28th February 2021 from 7am until 1pm. Art & Craft, Fruit & Vegies, home-made cakes and biscuits, Trash & Treasure plus lots more. We would love to have you join our vibrant village markets. Stall holders who wish to have a stall please register at: http://www.markets.maryvaleqld.com.au

The Warwick Lapidary Club meets every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4pm at their workshop in Barnes Park, Warwick (off Horsman Road). Learn all aspects of lapidary - the engraving, cutting and polishing of stones and gems - including cabbing, faceting and silverwork. Membership is just $25, $5 workshop fee. Enquiries to 4661 7865.

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Stanthorpe Cycling Club meets every Sunday at 7 am outside Burton and Sons (next to Woolworth’s). Contact Keith on 0413 870 021 for more details.

NAVY CADETS TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets - Cadets parade each Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Red Bridge Court Stanthorpe. Uniforms are supplied at no cost to parents. Weekly cost is $5. For more information please contact the Officer in Charge PO ANC Katrina Nemeth 0418 777 796.

ROSE CITY PROBUS CLUB Social meet-up for active retirees! Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am at The Granary - Weeping Mulberry (at rear).

Scrumptious, generous morning tea, informative guest speakers. Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches. Opportunities for group travel to shows, destinations of interest. You’ll be made most welcome! Phone Roy: 4661 9728, Lola: 0427 560 084

WARWICK POTTERS The Warwick Potters are open Tuesday and Wednesdays of each week 9.30 to 2.30 p.m.

Childrens classes first Saturday of the month.

Contact Raye 0402 307 637 with numbers prior for social distancing regulations.Thursday night beginners classes in both hand and wheel.Contact Roslyn 4661 3032. Email info@ potters.org.au

QCWA GRANITE BELT The QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders meet once a month at 2.00pm on the last Saturday of the month. The next few meetings are as follows: 30 January, 27 February, 27 March.

We meet at the CWA rooms in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe, all welcome. We provide an opportunity for women who would like to be part of QCWA but either work or are otherwise unable to make traditional weekday meetings.

We have launched as a sub group and are now looking for new members. Enquiries to: qcwagranitebelt@gmail.com

WARWICK SENIORS...

Due to Covid 19 and the four square metre per person requirement it is essential to book.

Play Hoy on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 2pm.

Ring Marg on 0458 444 101 to book your seat.

Play Lucky Numbers on the 2nd & 4th Monday at 10am. Ring Marg on 0458 444 101 to book your seat.

Disco & Dance Every Tuesday at 10am. Cost $10. To book ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to

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World Day of Prayer - St Josephs Catholic Church Stanthorpe. Please come and join with many churches to pray for Vanautu at this years World Day of Prayer to be held at St Joseph’s on Friday the 5th of March at 10am.

Please arrive a little early to enable coved sign in. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Warwick Men’s Shed will hold a Clearance Sale on Saturday 6 March from 7am to 1pm at their ‘old shed’ - corner of Glen Road and Tooth Street, Warwick (behind Rose City FM).

Come along and support the men who support the community. A wide variety of items will be included Furniture Building materials Workshop shelving White goods Books Bric A Brac, interesting treasures Ride-on mowers Plants Enjoy a sausage sizzle brekky and pick up a bargain.

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SUNDAY 7 MARCH 50s Social Club - Leyburn Pub, Ley· Over burn. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943. and District Country Music Club - a · Warwick day of music, walk-ups welcome. $10 entry includes lunch and afternoon tea, bottomless tea/coffee. Raffles, great day of entertainment. Railway Institute Hall, Hamilton Street, Warwick. Enquiries to Heather on 0417 038 992.

WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH VIEW Club meeting and lunch (3rd Wed each month). 11am start at Condamine Pub, Palmerin St, Warwick. Join women sharing lunch whilst at same time supporting work of the Smith Family. Contact Michelle 0477 911 234.

SUNDAY 21 MARCH Over 50s Social Club - noon, The Little Larder, 19 Railway St, Stanthorpe. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 29 MAY DATE CLAIMER - ‘Back to Emu Vale’ - honouring our early settlers and welcome anyone with memories or connections with our beautiful valley. Venue - Emu Vale Hall, Saturday 29 May 2021, from 11am. Night-time entertainment and dancing. BBQ dinner. Please come along with your special memories of ‘The Vale’, renew friendships and enjoy the day.

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Guides movement ‘empowering’ girls The Stanthorpe Girl Guides’ Open Day - ‘Come and Try and Grant Acknowledgement Day’ on Saturday 13 February allowed dignitaries and parents to be able to see our mission in action which is to empower girls and young women helping them to become confident, self-respecting, responsible community members.

We offered a few hands-on activities that showcased the experiences available at Guides.

Many people always wonder what happens at Guides so it is a great way to find out for themselves that fun can be experienced in girls only environment. It appeared that the favourite activity for the day was archery but each week the girls can experience something new including campfires, cooking, games and other challenges in a safe positive environment.

Joining Guides is also an opportunity for girls to have fun, make new friends, experience new adventures and expand their world.

Stanthorpe Guides meet every Thursday night of the school term from 5:30pm 7:00pm at 4 Derwent Street Stanthorpe Contact - Jill McCosker After Hours on 0438 811 347 or visit Stanthorpe Girl Guides on Facebook IN ATTENDANCE James Lister - Member for Southern Downs, Mayor Vic Pennisi, Cr Cameron Gow, Cr Stephen Tancred, Joy Ord - Representing Girl Guides Australia, and Debbie Camilleri Darling Downs Border Region Manager The BUSHFIRE RELIEF FUND This grant was received through Girl Guides Australia The works were completed by Peter Gill Granite Belt Tree Services & Property Maintenance Undertaking of fire risk reduction works (removal of dead trees, limbs, shrubs, overgrowth & debris) COMMUNITY DROUGHT RECOVERY PROJECT 2020 This grant was from the Commonwealth and administered by Southern Downs Regional Council The works were completed by Rob Wilkinson - Rob Wilkinson Building Works included installation of gutters, water tank and reverse cycle air conditioning Previously with a lack of cooling in the sum-

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mer and heating in the winter, some nights particularly during winter were almost unbearable and meetings finished early. The gutters and water tank will enable us to become more sustainable. These upgrades have given the girls a sense of pride and feel as though meetings and activities will no longer be dependant of weather conditions (drought, cold etc) ACTIVE CLUB EQUIPMENT GRANT This grant was through the QLD Govern-

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ment and Girl Guides QLD Equipment purchased through Hart Sport and Mr Toys - Toowoomba Purchase of outdoor equipment including slacklines, balance walkers, parachute play kit etc Grateful to have this equipment that encourages the girls to participate in new activities and experiences that require movement while learning teamwork, communication and leadership skills

‘THANK-YOU ... ’ A thank-you must go to The Southern Downs Regional Council, James Lister MP and the QLD & Australian Governments for their continued support in non-for-profit organisations such as Girl Guides and enabling the volunteers of these to offer girls the chance to develop their potential. Stanthorpe Guides would also particularly like to acknowledge Rob Wilkinson and Peter Gill for their contribution to the improvements made to the hut and surrounding grounds.

Autumn Race Day is back on at Ballandean Estate Ballandean Estate Wines and Rotary Stanthorpe are galloping ahead with the inaugural Autumn Race Day, on hold over 2020 due to the pandemic. Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery is set to host Rotary Stanthorpe’s annual charity fundraiser on Sunday 2 May 2021.

Event ambassador and fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi said they are “over the moon that COVID restrictions are lifting for events, and so grateful for Queensland’s support of the Granite Belt over the pandemic“.

“In December we hosted the Granite Belt’s biggest picnic of 2020, as The Merry Muster, a convoy of seven buses from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, descended on our region to boost the economy.“ she said.

“Last week we released Grazing the Granite Belt tickets, which have all but sold out in a matter of days.

“Opera in the Vineyard has raised over $1 million for charity in partnership with Rotary Club Stanthorpe. After 27 brilliant events, we are ready to shake up the format so that this premier experience can be enjoyed by all.

“Autumn Race Day will combine the action, thrill and glamour of racing in the heart of the Granite Belt.

“We expect that this new event will establish itself a firm place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike.

“Attendees can look forward to a thrilling festive atmosphere featuring a long lunch, raffles, fashions on the field, live music, lucky door prizes, alternative races and the chance to sample some of Queensland’s finest wines.

“We are a community in recovery. This year, we will be showcasing our local performers. This will enable us to allocate much more of the event taking to Rotary charities.

“What’s not to love about fine wine, a three-course lunch from The Barrelroom and the chance to win?”

Rotary Stanthorpe’s Charity Autumn Race Day will be held at Ballandean Estate Wines, 354 Sundown Road Ballandean from midday until 530pm on Sunday 2 May 2020.

Ticket prices are $130 for lunch, a welcome glass of sparkling, entertainment, $4000 in “funny money” and a reserved seat. A shuttle bus will be running from the town centre for just $20 return. Early booking is recommended. Funds raised at Autumn Race Day will be distributed to Rotary charities.

Book your lunch table here: https://www. trybooking.com/BNOSD For accommodation visit https://granitebeltwinecountry.com.au

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Robyn Henderson and Leeanne PuglisiGangemi of Ballandean Estate Wines.

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By Jess Baker Local legend Sam Giacca has been in the fruit and vegetable business for nearly 50 years.

He is famous not just for the high-quality local produce he sells at his Cottonvale store, Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg, but also for his infectious enthusiasm, his humble nature, and his commitment to his customers and community.

Having started his career on a Granite Belt farm at age 16 – growing apples, pears, stone fruit and summer vegetables – and transitioning to retail some 30 years later, no one knows local fruit and vegetables quite like Sam. “Around the district, I buy from about 12 farmers,” he said.

“I like being able to buy all the composite fruit and veg from farmers that would otherwise be dumped.”

Sam said increasingly tough supermarket specifications for fruit and vegetables were the reason he transitioned from producing to retailing 21 years ago.

“Specs (specifications) for produce going to Asia were less stringent than domestic supermarket specs,” he said.

“Something that could go in the box five years prior couldn’t anymore due to superficial marks.”

“I decided I didn’t want to grow fruit just to have to throw it out.”

These days, Sam said some farmers have indicated to him that about 20 per cent of produce grown has to be dumped due to superficial marks.

“It’s sad because we don’t have manufacturers anymore… we have no canning industry for tomatoes for example,” he said.“So much food is wasted to keep up the specs.”

Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg stocks the very best produce the Granite Belt has to offer, including the still-delicious, less-than-perfect looking produce.

“I’m conscious of doing the right thing with produce, and I try to sell as much product from the Granite Belt as I can… including valueadded products like jams, chutneys, juices and oil,” said Sam. Sam’s customer base has steadily grown over his 21 years in wholesale and retail by “word of mouth”.

While most of his customers live locally, many will travel some distance to shop the region’s best and catch up with Sam in person.

“We also have quite a few visitors and travellers… people just passing through and holiday-makers staying in town,” said Sam. “When it was announced people could travel in Queensland after the first lockdown it was like opening the floodgates.”

Sam’s store is one of many in the region that has benefitted from state and international border closures, following a difficult period of reduced tourism due to drought and bushfires.

“I did a lot of home deliveries during the lockdown period so business didn’t suffer at all,” said Sam. “Prior to that though things were very dismal because of the fires and the drought, but the locals kept us going and I was able to keep all of my staff on.”

Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg stocks 40 different lines of local produce during Stanthorpe’s harvest season, which is supplemented with tropical fruits from other areas.

Customers can also find a range of other local products in store, including Summit Coffee,

Sam Giacca of Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg. free range eggs, organic sourdough bread, feta cheese, a gourmet deli selection and organic apple juice.

The store, located on Middleton Road off Granite Belt Drive, is open every day of the

week from 7.00am to 5.30pm.

For enquiries about what is currently in stock, call 07 4685 2156 or, for regular and incredibly entertaining produce updates, follow Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg on Facebook.

Questions over fairness of irrigation pricing: QFF The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) says it has serious concerns the state government is unfairly picking winners within the agriculture sector by further restricting the number of farmers who can access an election commitment to provide a 50 per cent price reduction for horticulture irrigation water users.

In a statement last week the QFF said while it welcomed the government’s announcement to reduce water prices for the state’s irrigators by at least 15 per cent, the peak agricultural body has questioned the decision to offer different discounts to differ-

ent commodities and customers of different water providers.

QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis said it was wrong to favour one agricultural commodity, or regional community over another by selectively providing favourable pricing.

“The Queensland Government is determined to rewrite the accepted definition of horticulture and exclude sugar cane, cotton, nuts, flowers, turf (grass), and nursery growers from receiving the announced price reduction,” Dr Davis said. “While some fruit and vegetable growers will also be prevented from accessing cheaper water because they

are not serviced by government water supply corporations Sunwater and Seqwater which could cause competitive disadvantages within the sector and result in market distortions.

“The government’s poor decision is exacerbated by expected irrigation water price increases from 1 July 2021, meaning many farmers will be no better off even if they qualify for the 50 per cent discount, as they manage the ongoing effects of drought and COVID-19.

“Uncertainty also exists around how the government and its corporations plan to administer two levels of discounts in a trans-

parent and robust manner, which is likely to be extremely difficult and expensive.”

Dr Davis said QFF was calling on the Queensland Government to extend the 50 per cent discount to all horticulture growers and all irrigation customers of Sunwater, Seqwater, Local Management Authorities (LMA) and other water providers.

“While it may have State Budget implications, the greater discount would provide a welcome boost to all of Queensland’s irrigated agricultural industries and achieve the government’s aim of facilitating more crops, more jobs and more value,” she said.

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Livestock markets summary Agents numbers were up for all livestock sales this week bar the pig section.

Cattle numbers were still over the one thousand mark as per the previous week and saw the full panel of buyers in attendance.

Rates for the heavier end fell slightly, mainly in the cows and heavy manufacturing steers as well as the top end of domestic weights.

Light cattle back to the paddocks still are reaching for the stars as yearling steers made up to 675c/kg, yearling steers 200 to 270 kg went back to the paddock for an average of 491c/kg with a top of 578c/kg. Heavier feeder steersaveraged 442c/kg to a top of 453c/kg.

Heifers were not to be outdone lightweight back to the paddock snaring a top of 602c/kg, with heifers up to 280kg selling back to the paddock at 535c/kg. Yearling and feeder heifers sold in the 417 to 452c/kg range to average 425c/kg.

Cows saw the exporters drag the price back to a top of 306c/kg to average 292c/kg. PTIC cows back to the paddock saw a rate of 288c/ kg. Steers sold to wholesalers for a top of 429c/ kg with grown steers to exporters selling to an average of 374c/kg in the 380 to 460 kg range.

Bulls saw an average of 312c/kg to a top of 330c/kg.

Sheep numbers were up as 1927 head meet

a pretty firm panel of buyers. Shades of the 70s and 80s were on display as Agents yarded pens of over a hundred Merinos.

Lambs topped at $266 to average $185.48 ($8up) Hoggets topped at $210 to average $153.52 ($4up) Ewes topped at $260 to average $145.53 ($14down) Wethers topped at $225 to average $175 ($14up) The yarding was drawn from the local vendors as well as New England and the Maranoa . As in the cattle sales the back to the paddock and restockers are keeping the local markets firm.

Pigs were not in great numbers but sows reached $288, baconers hit $299,pork sold between $80 and $200, stores which were the majority of the yarding made from $50 to $164.

Poultry numbers were still up and they are still selling well but not at the height of covid lockdowns. Hens and chickens were in the $30 to $45 /unit, guinea fowl units were from $60 to $115 /unit.

Light calves sold from $40 to $345/ head depending on breed and type. A few heavier trade calves sold to feed on for $295 to $325.

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Q: We’re hearing about challenging conditions from a supply side here in Australia, but what can we expect from the demand side internationally this year?

A: From a demand perspective in our international markets, a fitting word to describe the situation at current is ‘challenging’.

There was a lot of optimisim at the end of last year with vaccine roll-outs beginning that we’d see a turnaround in demand.

However, for now the situation is worsening in many markets, meaning their recoveries in areas such as tourism, business, travel events and hospitality - all key areas for red meat consumption - haven’t materialised, putting a trade recovery on hold.

Q: Last year, we saw our big markets like Japan and Korea come to the fore in spite of the challenges. Is this something we can expect to continue this year?

A: There is optimism that in markets where Australian beef and sheepmeat have established robust long-term relationships, like Japan and Korea, our strong trade relationships will continue.

Our developing markets are also highly promising, and rightly so, because of the strong opportunities these represent to drive future growth.

It’s also been encouraging to look at data from some of our key markets that indicate these economies, including those of the US, China and Japan, have all started to recover, something that should positively impact Australian red meat this year.

Stability is what drives our international markets, and having destinations we can rely on gives us a good level of resistance to shocks, such as the one coronavirus produced last year.

Q: On the competitive front, Australia isn’t going to offer the cheapest protein globally in 2021, so how do we drive preference for our product?

A: There’s always the short-term and the long-term when it comes to this question, and from a marketing perspective we’re trying to take the long-term view. We have incredibly strong fundamentals for both Australian beef and lamb that we can lean on, such as consumer trust and strong perceptions around quality and provenance.

Add to this the fact that global consumption of beef and sheepmeat is set to continue growing, with forecast economic and population growth in many markets - presenting great opportunities for us to drive preference for Australian red meat this year and beyond.

Q: Obviously there were challenges with foodservice last year, but retail saw a strong uptick. Will we place more focus on retail in 2021 as a result?

A: We have activities in all sectors where Australian beef, sheepmeat and goatmeat are sold. Whether this is through catering, high-end foodservice, e-commerce or retail, MLA has a presence in these spaces on behalf of industry.

Over the last 12 months, it’s been easier to conduct promotional activities with retailers, and there’s been growth in e-commerce, but foodservice and hospitality and events will recover and we’re likely to see a upsurge in demand for promotional partnerships, so we would never preference one over the other.

Q: We’re in a privileged position to have offices all over the globe. How will MLA utilise these to assist brand owners this year?

A: It’s been a unique challenge as of late, because our people on the ground in markets around the globe are accustomed to meeting regularly with Australian brand owners, both in Australia or in-market for trade shows etcetera. With none of these able to happen over the past year, we’ve had to reshape things and schedule more oneon-one meetings to make sure we are communicating.

We’ve also needed to look at the opportunities exporters see for trade, and align our promotional activities with these - hence the development of virtual trade shows, online events and coordinated meetings to offer support.

MLA also has formal insights available online and co-funding opportunities available, so I’d encourage any exporters interested visit the MLA website or get in touch with us via True Aussie Beef & Lamb.

Q: Any final remarks on the year ahead?

A: We hadn’t experienced anything like what we did in 2020 before, and there’s little doubt in my mind that this year will also be filled with unique circumstances and challenges. If anything though, last year proved how resilient our sector is, and this should provide confidence that we can continue to succeed, regardless of what the world decides to throw at us this year.

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Infamous bushranger Captain Thunderbolt was known to frequent the areas in and around Warwick and Stanthorpe, as local historian ROBERT MacMAURICE explains.

Thunderbolt strikes fear Captain Thunderbolt died in 1870. Thunderbolt was known to have performed a number of robberies around Warwick and the area now known as Stanthorpe and further south, before he was surprised and shot on the 25 May 1870 by Constable Alexander Walker near Uralla in New South Wales.

Captain Thunderbolt was the alias for Frederick Ward, who was born in Windsor, New South Wales, in 1835.

He started his working life as a drover and horse breaker at Tocal Station on the Paterson River. It wasn’t long before his life of crime began and he was jailed in 1856 for stealing seventy-five horses. He was sentenced to 10 years hard labour on Cockatoo Island, but given a conditional release in 1860.

Frederick Ward soon returned to a life of crime and was jailed again in 1861. He escaped in 1863 and from that time until his death he lived on the run and committed robberies, with the adopted name of Captain Thunderbolt.

From 1865 onwards after a “shoot out” with police near Gunnedah he concentrated on robbing the mail coaches in the New England area. A number of Thunderbolt’s activities are identifiable with the Stanthorpe area, though he was more usually further south. These are some of the incidents that occurred around this area.

During March 1868, a group of Wirth’s German musicians were robbed by Thunderbolt and a boy, about 20 kilometres on the New South Wales side of Maryland Station.

The four musicians were returning home after playing at the Tenterfield races. The two at first passed the musicians, but then wheeled around and presented a loaded revolver and called upon the musicians to dismount. Their pockets were rifled and 16 pounds taken.

When the bandmaster complained that, that money represented the takings of several days playing, Thunderbolt is said to have replied that he didn’t care. He further stated that if it was his own brother he would take the money.

Thunderbolt then apparently took the names and addresses of the musicians and promised to return the money to them if he found better takings along the road.

Subsequent versions of this story have it that Thunderbolt asked the band to play The Blue Danube Waltz” along with a few other favourites of his. After some time of playing Thunderbolt is then said to have complimented the band and then given them their money back.

This and other variations make it difficult to know what the truth is, but the first version above was reported within days of the robbery and is probably more reliable.

Mr Hart is described as the ration carrier from Maryland Station. He was robbed close to home in March 1868 also.

Mr Hart had been to the Tenterfield races with his horse Minstrel and was carrying 155 pounds, which was the proceeds from his gains at the races.

Thunderbolt also decided to take Mr Hart’s horse and when he complained to Thunderbolt of being just a poor man who had come into a bit of luck at the races Thunderbolt gave him five pounds back.

Again there are variations in the telling of this incident in later reports. In one his name is reported as Pell and in another his name is Fell. Significantly, Thunderbolt is not recorded as returning the money to the musicians even though he had found his larger pickings.

About March 1867 Thunderbolt is said to have visited Canning Downs presenting his card as a well-heeled squatter. He was received by Mr Wildash and put up for the night.

Thunderbolt handed his saddle horse, saddle and valise to his “groom” with instructions that they were to be ready at 8 o’clock in the morning to continue his journey to New England.

In the morning however Mr Wildash’s visitor was already travelling along with a number of thoroughbreds from Canning Downs Station.

Mr Wildash, however, did recover the horse that Thunderbolt had left in his apparent haste.

This horse was mated with Pioneer (imp.) and

A Captain Thunderbolt statue was erected in Uralla in 1988 as a Bicentennial project.

The infamous Captain Thunderbolt. the resulting filly was named, Kerosene.

Kerosene was purchased as a yearling, by Mr Harry Mitchell of Sandy Creek, Warwick, and raced once without distinction, on the 26 June 1867.

Kerosene was later mated with Tamerlane and she produced a bay filly, which Mitchell named, Empress.

Empress had a very impressive track record during the 1880s and also went on to produce a line of successful gallopers. The Mitchell family are one of the most successful families on the Queensland turf. All the result of an unusual visitor!

There are other brief records of alleged sightings or meetings with Captain Thunderbolt.

One manager of a bank, a Mr Stanley Spark, claims that he was riding near Tenterfield with several thousand pounds in notes in his saddle bag. He was accosted by Thunderbolt, who did not rob him, but simply rode along with him to have a chat.

On another occasion Thunderbolt held up a group of clergymen, but refrained from stealing from them, when he realised they were clergymen.

Others have reported being visited at their houses, or camps by Thunderbolt, and he simply sought their company and a meal.

One of these was Mrs Ellen Brosnan, who lived at Maryland. Another was Mr W. Urben at Acacia Creek near Killarney.

On this latter occasion Thunderbolt asked Mr Urben what he would do if he ever met Thunderbolt.

Mr Urben replied that he would get his shot gun off the wall and shoot the rotter!

When Thunderbolt announced that he was in fact that man, Mr Urben got up and shook his hand. Having spent a most pleasant evening with him, he described Thunderbolt as one of the finest fellows he had ever met!

Even in the years following Thunderbolt’s death there continued to be reports about his latest robbery, or that he had been committed to trial. There certainly were other aspirants to Thunderbolt’s “fame,” but all appear to have had very short careers.

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The Australian Open 2021 is done and dusted and somehow Tennis Australia, the officials and players got there in the end. It was Novak Djokovic who continued his love affair with Rod Laver Arena. The Joker looked unbeatable almost from the moment he stepped onto the court. I am the first to admit he was not my favourite, going into the game but having heard what he went through to keep himself in the tournament I have a new found respect for him.

While everyone’s favourite Aussie Ash Barty bowed out earlier than we would have liked she left an indelible impression on fans as she once again proved she is a champion on and off the court.

Many other sportsmen and women could take a leaf out of her book in the way she handles defeat.

I especially liked her quote that she “Doesn’t make the Rules; She just plays by Them.” That should be on every dressing room wall in every sport.

Now our attention turns to the NRL season which is just around the corner.

However, if you are in Stanthorpe or the Southern Downs there is a bit happening before that.

March 6 is shaping as a busy weekend in Stanthorpe with an event to suit just about everyone.

Commencing at 9.30am the streets will be filled with Buskers as Stanthorpe hosts the first of the ANBC regional finals for 2021.

While Busking is not exactly a sport it does take plenty of skills that many of us can only marvel at.

As Busking in the street wraps up and the Gold Coin concert and announcement of winners gets underway in the Civic Centre, United Redbacks football club will be hosting the first game in a Festival of Football at the International Club. Visiting teams from Caboolture and South West thunder will be in action.

If Busking or Football is not your thing then perhaps the 2021 Stanthorpe Rodeo at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds will be more to your liking.

The thrills and spills at the Rodeo also kick off at 2.00 and go well into the evening with the Bull Ride, Feature Bull Ride and Saddle ride just some of the drawcards on a packed programme.

Readers will be pleased to know, I neither Busk nor ride large animals and have long since given up Soccer for life’s more relaxed pursuits. With that in mind we should be back next week with Spin.

- Casey

IN FORM LADIES DOMINATE GOLF LANDSCAPE Two in form and consistent golfers dominated the Ladies golfing landscape in Warwick over the past week.

Wendy Rhea and Majella Kahler have shared the rewards during the past week and that includes a reduction in their respective handicaps. Both golfers played the Stableford competition last Wednesday which was sponsored by Style Shoes Warwick. The pair each returning 35 points for the round. Following the inevitable countback, it was Majella who just pipped Wendy, however both were upstaged by Jill Barnes who also returned 35 points. Helped by a fantastic back nine Barnes was able claim the winner’s voucher.

Sponsor, Melanie generously provides vouchers for best nine scores and Wendy Rhea’s great score of 21points on the front nine saw her collect a voucher.

Marg Adcock was received the prize for the best back nine for her 18 points. The eventual winner Jill Barnes had a stroke of luck when her ball landed in an old tree stump that is now home to a staked and thriving small Flame tree. It was a timely reminder for all players 36 TODAY Thursday, 25 February, 2021

the Mid-Week Medal sponsored by our generous supporters at the RSL Memorial Club. The single Stroke event provided a good lead-up to the quickly approaching Club Championships in March. (Check out all in the results in the next edition of Spin).

On Saturday, the hard-working Secretary of the Ladies’ club, Michelle will no doubt have some pleasant surprises for her day, the Secretary’s Pen, a red Stroke event.

With the course drying out and important events about to begin, ladies are urged to please take the issue of divot repair seriously.

A timely reminder, Ladies also take divots, so carry a bucket of sand and use it regularly.

If not on your own divot, fill others you pass.

LEADERS SCORE ANOTHER WIN IN NIGHT BOWLS COMP Last Thursday the Warwick East Bowls Club held the second round of their Thursday night bowls competition. The team of Johnno Johnson, Geoff Davis and Sid Morris still hold a commanding overall lead. There is another round of the tonight, (Thursday Feb 25) with play commencing at 6.30 p.m.

Another date for your Bowls Diary is Thursday March 4, the club’s monthly turkey triples.

Play starts at 10.00 a.m., with names to be in by phoning the club on 4661 9050 between 9.00 and 9.30.

The Club’s AGM was held last Saturday, and Gordon Assay was elected chairperson of the board. The club thanks Bill Gibson for his role in the position over the past four years. Paul Beaman was elected men’s president, taking over from Gordon Assay. There are also some minor changes to the board or the ladies’ or men’s committees.

Following the AGM there were four games of mixed social triples played. The equal winners were Ralph Tate and Ed Diery, with Chris Lawler third. An update on the Jackpot - it remains in play with the latest attempt unsuccessful.

A reminder that is no social bowls this Saturday as the club is hosting and competing in the Club challenge with lay starting at 9.00 a.m.

An important date for your Bowls Diary is Thursday March 4, the club’s monthly Turkey Triples. Play starts at 10.00 a.m., with names to be in by phoning the club on 4661 9050 between 9.00 and 9.30.

Consistency and good form paid dividends for Majella Kahler and Wendy Rhea who dominated the Warwick Ladies Golfing landscape last week. They are pictured with their spoils. that knowing the Rules can often be beneficial to your score.

Last Saturday it was once again Wendy Rhea and Majella Kahler dominating the scoring.

Wendy’s score of 40 pts was impressive.

Her round featured two four-point holes and pars on the 9th and 14th. Her gross score of 97 equalling her best score since joining The Warwick Club from St George. With another excellent score, Majella Kahler was right behind the winner. Her score of 39 points in a round that included six pars which was as good as anyone in the field saw her take home the runner’s up prize.

Those in the rundown, Annice Payne, Anna Cox, Liz Cockram and Helen Olsen deserved better than one ball with good scores of 38, 37, 36 and 35 points, respectively. The field of 17 players returned the following scores: R Darton 34, D Seibel, M Adcock 32, Y Pinington, M Scotney, J Barnes, M Young 31, T Ingall, K Marrison 29, J Stewart, P Eastwell 26.

New sponsors, Cleaning and Catering, provided an impressive array of cleaning products for the winners. They were so beautifully presented that Wendy Rhea was heard to say she was inspired to head home and immediately begin cleaning. A special thank you to Jules and Steve for their generous support of the club.

Saturday also featured the first of the new nine-hole format games. Five ladies took the

opportunity to ease themselves back into golf after a break away from the game. Patti Hemmings was the best of the group and won the Pro Shop voucher with a score of 17points.

Lois Wilson was runner up with 16points. Lou Carey, Jan Aspinall and Gill Young all enjoyed their nine-hole outing.

The majority played in the field with the 18hole group and after finishing their nine holes several stayed on for a chat while another was enjoying herself so much, she drove the second nine with her group.

Lock in Saturday March 20 as the date for the next 9-hole competition.

After a year of no Open Days due to COVID disruptions, ten players have already nominated to play in the Pittsworth Open Day next Wednesday, March 3.

If you missed out, there is another opportunity just around the corner and is closer to home. Clifton Golf Club is holding their Open day on Wednesday March 17.

Warwick Captain, Ros has changed the Irish Day to Wednesday March 10 to allow for the drop in local numbers with several players indicating their intention head to Clifton.

If you are one of those planning to play in Clifton please write your name on the white board at the back of the Presentation Room.

All the details are available there.

On Wednesday this week, the Ladies played

FINE AND GUSTY CONDITIONS BUT EXCELLENT SCORES Members of the Southern Downs Rifle Club were on the range early on Sunday morning.

Conditions were fine and clear bit a gusty, variable wind which alternated in speed and direction kept the shooters on their toes. Kevin Jones was the shooter best able to master the conditions and recorded an excellent score of 123.7. Not far off his score were Richard McKillop and Neil Sexton.

In the standard class Greg Wilson also had a good morning leading in his class with a score of 113.4.

This Sunday (Feb 28) shooters will be at the 600-yard mound. Sign on is at the normal time of 7.3am in preparation for an 8.00am start.

If you require further information about the club or the shoot this weekend, please contact Margaret on 4666 1018.

The DDDRA were due to hold their AGM and Champion of Champions at the Risdon range on February28 however the event has been postponed and will now be held on March 28, 2021.

Weekend Results: 500 yards F Class (Open) Kevin Jones 123.7; Richard McKillop 121.5; Neil Sexton 119.4; Murray Reck 115.5; Bruce McAllan 113.3; Bob Tyllyer 111.4 and Eddie Woon 85.

(Standard) Greg Wilson 113.4, Ian Gaines 110.3, Daryl Reck 107.2, Graham Park 104.3.

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No Turkeys in this group - Roger Cavanagh, Joe Torrisi, and Pat Gainey were the winners of the recent monthly Turkey Triples Competition at the Southern Cross Bowls Club in Warwick.

PLENTY OF ACTION ON SUMMIT GREENS The greens at the Summit Bowls club were kept busy last Sunday with 22 teams (66 bowlers) played the Open Two Bowl Triples Carnival at the club.

Bowlers from the Summit were joined by a large contingent of visiting bowlers from various clubs including Millmerran, Tannymorel, Warwick, Warwick East, Southern Cross, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, and Stanthorpe.

A little bit of local knowledge may have assisted the overall winners of the event, the Summit team of Mary Zanatta, Eliseo Zamprogno and Rob Capelli. The team skipped by Rob Capelli had four wins and a plus 75 score which was enough to put them clear of the visiting team of Travis Gibbs, Maree Gibbs, and Albert Gibbs from Millmerran. They finished runners up with four wins and a plus 68(4 wins + 68).

Finishing in third position was another Summit team - Pam Moore, Frank Taylor, and Jamie Zamprogno. They had to withstand a countback after three wins and a plus 55 score line.

In fourth place were the visiting Rainbow’s team from Glen Innes (three wins + 55).

Another Summit team (Rod Newlands, Paul Zamprogno and Gaye Wilmot) placed fifth with three wins and plus 54.

The Last Round Winners were a composite team of Peter Ayerst (The Summit), Elana Scott (Tenterfield) and Dale Callaghan (Inglewood) (Win plus 18).

The Summit Bowls Club send a big thank you to the ladies who looked after the kitchen providing a delicious lunch and dessert and the bar staff. Frank once again presented both greens in tip top order and for his brilliant work on both greens while John Shannon did a superb job organising and running the event.

On Saturday there were games of social bowls played - some players taking the opportunity to sound out the greens prior to Sunday’s carnival.

In the three Bowl Pairs: Sharon Watkins and Tony Schubert defeated Attilio Zamprogno and Brian Wilmot 16-13.

In the Two Bowl Triples, Pam Moore, Frank Taylor, and Jamie Zamprogno played a 15-all draw in their game against Carl Sutherland, Rod Newlands, and Rob Capelli.

Looking ahead to this Saturday the Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association Club Challenge is being hosted by the Warwick East Bowls Club.

Peter Ayerst will be managing The Summit Bowls Club representative teams, which are as follows: Singles: - Graeme Warner; Pairs: - Cliff Jones (lead) and Frank Taylor (skip); Triples:

- Paul Zamprogno (lead), Keith Mungall (second) and Steve Tyter (skip); Fours: - Adrian Jackson (lead), Phil Davis (second), Alex Mattiazzi (Third) and Jamie Zamprogno (skip) The Calendar of Events for the next few weeks: *Sat, Feb 27 - SDMDBA Club Challenge (Warwick East Bowls Club); Social Bowls at The Summit; *Sun, Feb 28 - SDMDBA Club Challenge finals; *Sat, Mar 13 - Phil Davis - Birthday Trophies .

MARGIE LOCKE LEADS THE WAY MIDWEEK The conditions were perfect today for the Stanthorpe Ladies Midweek Individual Stableford competition.

Margie Locke had an excellent round returning a winning score of 33 points to lead the field of 12 home. Hot on her heels was Lisa Stuart a new member who also returned 33 points but had to settle for the runner’s up spot. The run down was shared by three players, Shaneen McLellan, Linda Kelly and Mei Bell.

COOLER CONDITIONS APPRECIATED ON GREENS The autumn winds seem to be blowing across the rinks at the Stanthorpe Bowls club a little earlier this year and the cooler weather has been appreciated by several of the bowlers and conditions were perfect for the second semi-final of the club selected fours which was played last Sunday.

Wendy Hurnall Cec Russell, Jack Bell, and Len Girgenti had a convincing 21-14 win over Gordon Gallaway, Dot Rankin, Garry Trevana, and Brian Brown. The winners now progress to the final which will be played on Tuesday March 2, Last Wednesday (Feb 17) members played one game of three bowl triples and one game of pairs. The triples game was a thriller with Dot Rankin Val White and Brian Brown just out pointing D Rankin G Fischer and Gary Trevana. The final score 23-21. In the pairs it was all one-way traffic as Peter Smith and Mark Wicks stole a march on opponents Cec Russell and Ray Rankin winning the game 24-8.

Len Girgenti and Ernie Jones went head to head in the final of the Veteran men’s singles.

It was an enthralling game with Len Girgenti able to outscore his opponent to take a 25-19 win and the title. Many thanks to Gordon Gallway who acted as marker for the game.

There were three social games played last Saturday.

Gordon Gallaway Ernie Jones and Jack Bell proved too strong for G Gallaway Dot Rankin and Brian Brown in their game of three bowl triples playing strongly to win 19-10. In the first of two games of three bowl pairs, Val White

United Redbacks are preparing to kick off their 2021 season with a Festival of Football on March 6. The club will be celebrating the return of Football to Stanthorpe, their 2020 success in the Toowoomba Premier League and opening their account in the 2021 season. and Frank Gallo proved too strong for Wendy Hurnell and Mark Wicks. the final score 19-9.

The remaining pairs game provided great entertainment with Cec Russell and Ray Rankin just being pipped at the end by Tom Hodgson and Helen Jones 15-16.

Tonight (Thursday Feb 25) is the final night of Twilight Bowls season. The club would like to thank everyone who has played over the past weeks and helped make the initiative such a great success. To book your team for tonight’s game call 46811276 between 5.30 and 6.00 pm.

The club is holding their AGM on March 1 at 2.00pm at the Stanthorpe RSL Club all financial members are urged to attend.

This week the Stanthorpe Bowls club wishes to acknowledge and thank Steven and Michael Torrisi of MWF Plumbing for their continued support.

NEWCOMER ACES IT IN FIRST GAME The Croquet courts in Warwick have been busy again in the past week. Newcomer to the game of Golf Croquet, Marion Cirson had plenty to celebrate after she scored a hole in one in her first game. A great introduction to the sport.

Congratulations and well done. We hope that is the first of many.

Earlier in the week in Tuesday’s game Tony Hinde and Julie Grayson Pegged Out on 26 points.

Golf Croquet Results: L Henricks and M Cirson (7) Vs C Ryan and M Windle (5) H Guymer and M Ryan (7) Vs R Luck and S Stanley-Harris (3) M Bowe and B Morrison (7) Vs L Treadwell J Mahony (4) R Dearden and D Logan (7) Vs S Graham and B Schottelius (6) J Hegarty (7) Vs H Dooley (5) B Schottelius and M Cirson (7) Vs M Bowe and M Windle (6) M Ryan and J Mahony (7) Vs S Graham and S Stanley-Harris 5 H Dooley and B Morrison (7) Vs C Ryan and J Hegarty (3) H Guymer and L Henricks (7) Vs R Luck and L Treadwell (6) D Logan (7) Vs R Dearden (5) C Ryan and M Cirson (7) Vs L Treadwell and M Windle (3) H Guymer and H Dooley (7) Vs R Luck and B Schottelius (4) J Mahony (7) - R Dearden (6) - J Hegarty - (5) Results Saturday Feb 20 T Hinde and D Gartery (21) Vs C Beaumont and L Grayson (14)

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PENN AND DAVIDSON EYE PRIZE There has been plenty of action on the greens at the Southern Cross Bowls club. The members are certainly not letting the grass grow under their feet. On Saturday there was a good roll up for Social Bowls. 14 bowlers were on the green and there was a mixture of some awesome play and let us just say some less than awesome play.

I understand that some had such a bad time, they tried to drown their sorrows at the bar afterwards.

The team of Gary Penn (That bad Penn-y just keeps turning up again) and Allan Davidson took home the prizes for the day. Not quite sure if the prize was for the team with the greatest room for improvement or they were just the luckiest in the draw.

Earlier in the week (Thursday in fact) Kev Seaby, Allan Davidson and Barry Heffernan defeated Darcy Furness, Cheryl Wickham, and Val Gray 13-7 in a game of Triples.

Today, Thursday February 25, the Ladies host Social Mixed Bowls at 1.00pm. Everyone including beginners are welcome. If you wish to play or have any queries, please call Cheryl Ph: 0407 641 158.

This Saturday (Feb 27) Social Mixed Bowls commence at1.00pm and as always, the club welcomes visitors and beginners. Please direct any inquiries to Kev Mooney Ph 0447 807 699.

There will be a short ceremony on Saturday as members and invited guests acknowledge the funding received from the Australian Government and the Southern Downs Regional Council for the new electrical works, lights, and fans. Members are reminded to please wear their Club uniform on this occasion.

Saturday is also the Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association Club Challenge hosted by the Warwick East club. Play commences at 9.00am.

Captain Clark Davidson will be managing the club’s representative teams which are: Darryl Busch (singles), Joe Torrisi and Barry Frame (pairs), Kim Hankinson, Geoff Davis and Greg Johnson (triples), Pat Gainey, Wayne Foster, Barry Ziebell and Dave Scotney (fours).

Nominations are now open for the Club’s Self-selected Men’s Pairs. There is a nomination form in the club house for the event which will be played over Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 7. Clark Davidson (0427 673 277) is the contact person for this event.

Remember for barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions, and bar it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick. Contact the Club Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158 if you require further details and follow the club on their Facebook page.

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Winners are definitely grinners and there was no mistaking the winners after the Glen Aplin Fundraising Golf Day on Sunday.

Overall winners of the men’s division David Burgess and Barry Jones are congratulated by Glen Aplin School Representative Jenny McCarthy.

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KAY IN BLISTERING FORM Stephen Kay returned to the winner’s circle at the Stanthorpe Golf Club last Saturday with a blistering performance. Kay kicked clear of the big field in the Stableford event returning a winning score of 44 points for the round, seven points clear of his closest rival. His front nine included eight pars and one bogie for 21 points. Kay was on fire on the back nine scoring an eagle at the 11th and birdies at 13 and 14. Even with a few mishits at the last two holes, his back nine produced 23 points in a winning round.

On most days, a score of 37 points would have be good enough to claim a win unfortunately for Ron Batterham he struck Kay in red hot form and was forced to settle for the runner’s up spot. Perhaps those brand-new set of wheels may have inspired Ron who had a very steady 20 points out and 17 for the back nine.

Run down went to Matt Waterworth, Rino Piovesan and Nathan Stibbard, all with 36 points.

Nikki Waterworth played an even round for a winning score of 36 points. Her back nine was slightly better than her front nine, 17 points out and 19 home. Waterworth’s score could have been even better if not for a few lapses on both nines.

Shaneen McLellan had one of her better rounds, recording 32 points to secure runner up. After starting slowly, Shaneen recorded a one pointer at the first hole. This was offset with three three’s and a four pointer on the next five holes for 18 points on the front nine.

Another 14 points scored on the back nine, was just enough to hold off the rest of the field.

The ladies run down went to Tric Fittock (30), Margie Locke (28) and Lyn Ludlow (28).

The day was sponsored by Helloworld of Stanthorpe who have been sponsors at the club for several years now. Their ongoing support is greatly appreciated, and the committee and members thank them for the trophies of the day.

Hard to believe but Saturday is the end of month which means a 4BBB medley stableford. The day is being sponsored by club members, Shaneen and Eric McLellan.

It is a shotgun start at 12.00 noon and players are asked to register by 11.30 am. to give the starter time to allocate starting tees.

UNITED HOST FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL After 12 months where Stanthorpe fans were starved of local Football to watch, the United Football Club is preparing to kick start 2021 with a bang. The Redbacks will host a “Festival of Football” in Stanthorpe on March 6 to celebrate the return of competitive Football to Stanthorpe in 2021 and their opening game of 38 TODAY Thursday, 25 February, 2021

the 2021 Toowoomba Premier League season.

Former Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey has confirmed he will attend a “Festival of Football” event at the International Club. It will mark the return of the round ball game to the district and will be the first games played since the local Grand Final was played in September 2019.

Securing a visit from Mike Mulvey is quite a coup. Many will remember Mulvey as the last Brisbane Roar coach to win an A-League Premiership (2013/14). That year he also won the “A League Coach of the Year Award”.

Mulvey who was born in Manchester began his playing career as a trainee at Manchester United, before his family emigrated to Australia in 1981. He signed with the National Soccer League club Brisbane Lions (now Brisbane Roar), where spent several seasons.

Mulvey’s coaching career has seen him tread many paths not the least of which includes his remarkable success with the Brisbane Roar.

More recently he has been appointed as the new “Technical Director” of South West Thunder as well as Coach of the Toowoomba Grammar School, 2021 First XI. Joining Mulvey in Stanthorpe for the Festival of Football will be two of the most progressive clubs in Qld. The Caboolture Sports Football Club and South West Thunder Football Club. Both teams will play a significate role on the day; playing two curtain raisers prior to Stanthorpe United’s first Toowoomba Premier League fixture of the 2021 season against strong Toowoomba club West Wanderers.

In 2020, the Stanthorpe United club and players made a significant and quite extraordinary commitment to football. Despite the many challenges of playing in a new competition, the constant travel and playing all away games, the team make it to the grand final, drawing with Willowburn, before losing on penalties.

Their efforts and commitment did not go unnoticed and United were rewarded being awarded the prestigious “2020 Football Queensland Team of the Year” award.

Speaking on behalf of the club, Steve McEvoy said the opportunity to play football in Stanthorpe this season has provided a significant boost for the players.

“All players love playing in front of their home crowd and on their home ground. “There is no better feeling in sport than playing in front of your family and friends”. McEvoy said.

“The boys are really excited about the upcoming season. “It is a wonderful opportunity for local footballers to challenge themselves and showcase the talent we have here on the Granite Belt. “We are hoping the local football community throw their support behind local team”.

Proving they are more than one-trick ponies, Steve Martin and Anthony Marino - who we are more used to seeing on the cricket field - were runners up on Sunday at the Glen Aplin School Golf Day.

The 2021 squad has changed a little with the addition of some new faces. United’s 2020 Player of the Year Aiden Halford returns to squad, which is great morale booster for the team. Liam Hitchener returns after having a season playing Brisbane Premier League with North Star and veteran defender Brendan Harvey will certainly provide some experience in the backline. Further team details will be released closer to the game. (Watch this space).

The match program for the day is as follows: 2pm Caboolture QPL v South West Thunder NPL (Under 23’s) 4pm Caboolture QPL v South West Thunder NPL 6pm Stanthorpe United Redbacks v West Wanderers The Bar and canteen operating at the International Club will be operating - please note - no alcohol is permitted to be brought onto the site.

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LONG MORNING TEA TODAY A reminder that the Stanthorpe Croquet club is holding an Open day - Long Morning Tea today from 9.00am to celebrate all things Croquet. Here is your chance to learn more about the intricacies of the game.

There will be demonstrations of all three disciplines of the mallet sport.

Did you know there are currently three different croquet disciplines played in Stanthorpe on different days?

Association Croquet - a game of skill and tactics is played on Tuesday.

Golf Croquet - a more social game - mix of skill and fun that sees all the players on the court at the same time is played on Wednesday.

Gateball - an entirely different discipline played in teams with different mallets, hoops and rules is fast paced and is highly strategic.

There is also Ricochet - a game midway between Golf Croquet and Association Croquet. Organisers are hoping to get back up and running in the near future.

The Stanthorpe Croquet Club is looking to attract new and old members who can enjoy the use of the outstanding facilities including their beautiful green.

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KILLARNEY SPRINT SUCCESS Liz Bourne from the Bullecourt Bounders reports that the Orienteering sprint event held last weekend in Killarney proved very popular.

Despite threatening showers, the weather remained fine for the afternoon and people enjoyed the challenges of navigating around the school, showgrounds and connecting streets.

Among the participants was an Inglewood family new to the sport and the club. The fam-

ily enjoyed the experience and will be back for more.

The Bullecourt Bounders will hold another sprint event on March 14 in and around the Stanthorpe Show ground prior to hosting a State Standard Bush event outside Warwick on March 21.

FINALS TIME FOR WARWICK CRICKETERS The Warwick Cricket teams slip into finals mode this weekend after the completion of round 14, the final fixture round last weekend.

At the end of the ordinary fixtures Colts with 53 have taken out the Minor Premiership well clear of second place Maryvale 49 who are the defending premiers.

Both Colts and Maryvale finished their respective seasons with wins in round 14.

Colts proved too strong for Wheatvale. Despite a spirited 68 from Chris Cantwell Colts found themselves chasing 156. Colts bowler, Jack Ragh looked to have the ball on a string and finished with 6/29. John Cleary dominated the bowling and remained not out 106 as Colts slipped past the required total for the loss of four wickets. Daniel Hughes perhaps the best of the Wheatvale bowlers finishing with 2/21 On Sunday at Slade Oval Maryvale had a convincing win over Redbacks. Batting first the Maryvale batsmen had the better of the bowling attack. Mick Bourke was in good touch and remained not out 82. Mitchell Bourke also batted well for a score of 66 as Maryvale set their opponents a daunting 222 to win.

Despite a good knock of 67 not out from Cameron Lehmann the Redbacks fell 65 runs short. Mitch Darton bowled well taking 3/24 and Pat Gordon finished with 2/17.

In other games Victoria Hill 5/140 (Will Duff 45no, Angrej Singh 25, Tony Burke 2/22, Marc Wagner 1/14) defeated Sovereign 127 (Luke Cullen 58, Lucas Munro 10, Tim Exelby 3/27, Jack Morris 2/7).

At the end of round 14 the Condamine Premiership ladder looked like this: Colts 53; Maryvale 49; Victoria Hill 40; Allora 38; Redbacks 29; Sovereign 26; Wheatvale 20 This weekend we head into the Warwick Senior Cricket Quarter finals.

On Saturday Feb 27, Victoria Hill and Allora will play the A grade (knockout final) at Slade Oval. The game commences at 10.00am and all final’s games will ne played over 50 overs.

In Reserve grade, Redbacks take on Sovereign Hotel at Queens Park with that game commencing at 12:30pm. (40 overs) On Sunday (Feb 28) Colts and Maryvale go toe to toe at Slade Park. Play commences at 10.00am and again this is a 50 over game. ** Players please note all A Grade Finals are 50 Over Games - reserve Grade 40 Over Games.

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Casey O’Connor Unfortunately, things did not start well for Wanderers. John Halford was dismissed for a duck caught by the opposing keeper Rohan Brady off the second ball of Will Dowie’s opening over.

The next ball Dowie had Carnell out for a duck caught by Neil Perritt. 2/4 was not the start Wanderers had been hoping for.

When Tim Harslett joined brock Patti at the crease a solid partnership was called for. The pair took the score to 29 before Harslett was dismissed another victim to the Dowie Perritt combination.

Brock Patti pushed on to score a much needed 48 before he was caught by Noah Mackenzie off an Anthony Di Bella delivery. The score now 5/114 midway through the 24th over.

Plenty of overs remained for Wanderers to score the remaining runs but wickets in hand were beginning to prove a problem.

Aiden Halford scored a handy 39 but when Di Bella had him caught by Hines Wanderers looked to be on shaky ground at 6/138.

The Wanderers tailenders failed to fire, and barker was the final batsman Brendan Barker dismissed in the 32nd over.

Wanderers falling 25 runs short of the required total. Once again, some inconsistent bowling adding 23 wides to the Wanderers total.

Will Dowie after dismissing the openers finished three wickets for 37. Nick Lawer bowled well taking 2/4 from a two over spell late in the innings.

This weekend Wanderers have a bye; RSL play Souths on Sheehan Oval and Tenterfield will be looking for a change of fortunes when they take on Valleys in the game scheduled to be played on the CF White Oval but may be relocated.

STANTHORPE RODEO ONLY A WEEK AWAY Preparations are well underway for the Stanthorpe Rodeo which will be held at Stanthorpe Showgrounds on March 6.

Entries will be taken by Central Entries (07 54 991 700) on Tuesday 23rd February between 10:00am and 2:00pm, Wednesday 24th February between 10:00am and 2:00pm and Thursday 25th February between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Entries close Thursday 25th February 2021 at 6:00pm The action gets underway at 2.00pm and the Stanthorpe Campdraft and Rodeo Sub-Committee have put together a full program which includes: Bull Ride $1000 e/f $86; Feature Bull Ride $1000; Saddle Ride $500 e/f $65; Bareback Ride $500 e/f $65; Rope & Tie $500 e/f $65; Steer Wrestling $500 e/f $65; Team Roping $500 e/f $73; Barrel Race $500 e/f $65; Breakaway Roping $500 e/f $65; Steer Undecorating $300 e/f $53; Novice Bull Ride $250 e/f $50; Novice Bareback Ride $250 e/f $48; U18 Junior Barrel Ride $100 e/f $10; U18 Junior Breakaway Roping $100 e/f $10; U18 Junior Bull Ride $100 e/f $10 ; U15 Mini Bull Ride $100 e/f $10 and for the junior cowboys and girls 7-U12 Mini Bull Ride $100 e/f $10.

Tickets are available via trybooking.com.

Admission is $20; Children 5-U18: $10; Adult Concession: $15 ; Family $50 (Two Adults and Children).

Onsite camping at the Show grounds is available. Food and drinks will be available and full bar facilities operating.

There will also be a Bucking Bull and Jumping Castle and a DJ Music till late.

For further information visit the Stanthorpe Show website: www.stanthorpeshowgrounds.com.au/stanthorpe-rodeo.

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SOUTHS HITTING THEIR STRAPS

RSL won Saturday’s top of the table clash against Wanderers at Sheehan Oval and have now drawn six points clear of second placed Wanderers with only a few fixture games remaining before the Stanthorpe and District Cricket season moves into final’s mode.

RSL won the toss electing to bat first and

set their rivals for the Minor Premiership a total of 176 to chase. RSL’s opening batsmen Garland and Perritt set up a nice platform for their team mates to improve on with an opening stand of 72.

The bat looked to be dominating the ball in the early overs. Tom Garland hit four boundaries and a six before being caught by Aiden Halford off the bowling off Brendan Barker for 39. The score at the fall of the first wicket in the 15th over 1/72. Will Dowie joined Perritt at the wicket and the pair progressed the score to 117 before Perritt fell LBW to Weylin Alldridge.

There was plenty of on field celebrating only a few balls later when John Halford took a good catch behind the stumps off an Alldridge ball to remove Will Dowie for just 17. RSL 3/118.

Luke Brady, the RSL captain joined his son Rohan at the crease and the pair steadied the ship taking the score to 143 before Brady (senior) was out for 17 bowled by the opposing captain Jamie Carnell.

The fall of the wicket bought Ryan Hines, the second of the talented teenagers in the RSL line up, to the crease. The pair showed plenty of maturity and skill as they moved the score along nicely before Brady (13) was caught by O’Reilly off the bowling of Brock Patti. The score 5/163 midway through the 38th over.

Hines joined his batting partner on the sidelines when he was caught behind by John Halford off Brock Patti’s next delivery. The score 6/163.

With only a few balls remaining, Duane Lihou (10) and Dave Becker (1) took the score to

176 at the close of the innings.

Unfortunately, the Wanderers bowlers once again had issues with wide deliveries gifting RSL a free 32 runs. Brock Patti finishing with the best bowling figures 2/34 from seven overs.

With an opportunity for Wanderers to take the lead in the race to the finals there was a bit riding on the outcome of this game.

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The first of two games on Sheehan Oval in Stanthorpe last Saturday saw Souths wrap up a very comprehensive win over Tenterfield.

After winning the toss Tenterfield sent South’s batsmen in. it was a decision they may have alter regretted. It did not take long for the South’s batsmen to find their groove. Jordan Lanza was out cheaply but his opening partner Ben Staley smacked 70 off 81 deliveries.

He and Danny Folkers taking the score to 118 before Folkers was out for 42. Liam Lanza hit 28 off 38 deliveries as the souths piled on the runs. Zac Hendry hit 17 from 21 balls and Alex Cameron batting down the order hit 11 from 11 at the end of the innings.

An extras count of 51 which included 11 no balls and 29 wides did little to help Tenterfield’s cause and at the close of South’s innings it looked like they had a huge mountain to climb chasing 239 runs.

Unfortunately, there was little the batsmen could do against a Lanza onslaught as Liam and Jordan opened the bowling and cut a swathe through the Tenterfield batting line up.

The pair took nine wickets between them before Singh got his hands on the ball and dismissed the final batsman Nick Savins for three.

Jordan Lanza finished with marginally better figures than his younger brother - 5/20 from seven overs including one maiden. Liam finishing with 4/26 from his seven over spell which also included one maiden. Sachepal Singh got to bowl just one over finishing with 1/1 as Tenterfield were bundled out for 48 after just fifteen overs.

South’s are renowned for hitting their straps at the business end of the season and this year is no different. They sit in third spot on the ladder and are assured of a place in finals contention. Their current form is sure to have the front runners looking over their shoulders in the next few weeks.

There is much work going on behind the scenes as the Ballandean Football club and all other clubs in the district work towards a season of Football in 2021.

After a dreadful 2020 on so many levels where kids were unable to participate in the sport they love, Football (Soccer) organisers are hoping for a good response to their call for returning and new players to join the Ballandean club.

The club officials need players to register so they are sure they can once again field successful teams and most importantly, get children and players back on the paddock.

Current and new players are encouraged to register online at www.playfootball.com.au/ register.

The Mountain Men have a proud Soccer / Football history and are hoping the legacy lives on long into the future so register now.

The club is looking for players in the Under 6-11 category as well as Fillies; Junior Colts; Senior Colts; Ladies and Men’s.

Visit the club’s Facebook page for more information or email ballandeanfc@gmail.com

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