4 AUSSIE HEROES FOUNDATION GRANT WIN WILL COMPLETE CAMP COURAGE
by WENDY CREIGHTON
THE 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation has been awarded an $800,000 grant to complete a rehabilitation retreat facility on its
property outside Peak Crossing.
“The funding will contribute to the cost of construction of the state-of-the-art centre, which will then allow the
SWING TO LABOR HOLDS IN WRIGHT
Coalition MP wins 6th term
by WENDY CREIGHTON
IT TOOK less than a three percent swing for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party to win at least a 46 seat majority and to unseat Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton.
Counting in the 2025 Federal Election is still underway, but with 78 percent of the vote counted, the tally of seats is Labor 85, Coalition 39, Independents 8, Katter Party 1 and Centre Alliance 1.
There are 16 seats where the outcome is in doubt but could result in Labor picking up 7 more seats, with the Coalition in with a chance to win 3 more, the Greens 1 and the Independents 5 more.
The swing away from the LNP was also evidenced in the historically conservative electorate of
Wright, which takes in the Scenic Rim.
LNP sitting member, Scott Buchholz, has held the seat since it was first formed in a boundary redistribution in 2010.
Mr Buchholz has been elected for a sixth term but with 70 percent of the vote counted, it appears his margin has again been eroded.
In the primary count, Mr Buchholz is holding 31,818 votes. Labor candidate Pam McCreadie’s tally is 23,491 and One Nation candidate, Natalie Davis’ tally is 15,345.
After preferences have been distributed, based on the votes counted to date, Mr Buchholz holds 58.8 percent of the vote to Ms McCreadie’s 41.2 percent, representing a 2.1 percent swing to Labor.
Buchholz wins Wright for sixth term Page 5
Foundation to run the Triumph over Trauma programs,” said Premier and Minister for Veterans, David Crisafulli.
Currently, the Foundation runs the program at
The Outlook in Boonah. The 11-day, live-in, holistic rehabilitation programs support former first responders and Australian Defence Force veterans living with
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and related mental health conditions. Premier Crisafulli said the funding would help provide research-led rehabilitation.
“These are the heroes who have put their lives on the line for Queensland and now Queenslanders are giving back to help put their lives back together.
Continues Page 3
CHASING THE SUNFLOWERS: The golden fields of sunflowers against a rugged mountain backdrop again welcomed the crowds to the highly successful three day Kalbar Sunflower Festival. Carissa the Bubble Fairy delighted the kids and was just one of many entertainments organised by Jenny Jenner and her team of volunteers and creatives. Innovations, year on year improvements and an understanding of the experience the visitors are looking for are all part of Jenny’s formula for success … and of course, timing the sunflowers so they will be open. This year, it even tempted a Japanese lady to fly in to volunteer and be part of the whole experience. Photo LYLE RADFORD. Stories Pages 6 & 7
Fassifern Guardian
EDITOR
Wendy Creighton
PUBLISHER
Wendy Creighton, Boonah Newspaper Company
SUBSCRIBE
Call: 5463 1888
CONTACT
Home delivery and general inquiries: info@boonah newspapers.com.au
Advertising: tony@boonah newspapers.com.au
The Fassifern Guardian is a proud member of the Queensland Country Press Association.
The Fassifern Guardian is bound by the standards of practice by the Australian Press Council. If you believe the standards may have been breached, you may approach The Fassifern Guardian or contact the APC by email at info@presscouncil.org or by phone (02) 9261 1930. For further information see www.presscouncil.org.au
Letter to the Editor
Assign speed limit to limit roadkill
THE article about the danger of long commutes to wildlife (FG 30.04.2025) has inspired me to write this Letter to the Editor.
A few years ago, and more recently, I have contacted the Scenic Rim Regional Council about the dangers to wildlife and residents alike from inappropriate speed limits and inadequate signage on Council roads.
Each time the Council’s response to me has been dismissive.
It is not just the sealed main roads that the wildlife roadkill carnage is occurring on.
Much of it is taking place on unsealed (dirt) roads with unassigned (and unsigned) speed limits.
In my experience the Council steadfastly refuses to properly maintain the verges and footpaths, apply appropriate safe speed limits, or sign the speed limits or the recommended speeds of these roads.
The Council spends
millions of ratepayer dollars, I understand it is millions, on fostering rapid growth and development, but very little on protecting what we already have and value.
Our roads seem to be increasingly unsafe for residents, drivers, and particularly wildlife.
To validate refusing to do so, the Council hides behind the so called Road Safety Standards set by the Queensland Government.
With words such as the default speed limit on unsealed roads is 100 km/h and drivers are required to drive to the conditions of the road, if it is unsigned, as the default speed limit is not a recommendation.
And as drivers know to be careful and responsible without recourse to road sign reminders, the Council concludes they don’t find it necessary to reduce the speed limit on any particular dirt road because that might mean they would have to
introduce that standard across the road network.
I can’t write exactly word for word what the Council’s responses are, as they assert they are “confidential and maybe legally privileged”.
I live on a dead end dirt road about 1.5km long, which is off another dirt road commonly used as a short cut by commuters to avoid using a nearby major signed sealed road with speed limits down to 40 km/h.
I have had to scramble to safety into undergrowth a couple of times when walking the dog as drivers take full advantage of the unsigned 100 km/h speed limit.
The wildlife carnage is horrendous.
In the 15 years I have lived here there have been dozens of animals, including wallabies, kangaroos, birds, snakes, lizards, bandicoots, a possum and an echidna killed on the short stretch of road fronting my property.
These are just the ones I have seen.
I have not hit a single one and I think most of the others would not have been hit if there was a signed speed limit of 50 to 60 km/h.
I have spoken to other Scenic Rimmers who have approached the Council about speed limits and signs on dirt roads and have received a similar dismissive response to me. Speeds of 100 km/h on these roads and the notion all people will drive sensibly without reminders are completely ridiculous. Maybe too few people are pressuring the Council.
As admirable as Grace Bennett’s rescue of the joey was, I feel I should
relate an attempted rescue by me, as a cautionary tale.
Some years ago, I stopped on the Kalbar Peak Crossing Road to remove a turtle. While I was on the roadside, five vehicles passed me, none of them slowed down and three of them managed to hit the turtle.
And on the final hit it flew off the road like a discus and whizzed past my head into a paddock. I had no time to react and I could feel the wind of it. What became of the turtle I don’t know, I was very shaken by the knowledge I was within a couple of centimetres of being roadkill myself.
– Bill Parke, Boonah
Scenic Rim developments on the Council planner’s desk
ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood?
Each week, the Fassifern Guardian publishes articles on the known development applications in the Scenic Rim and subsequent approvals or rejections by Council.
The ‘unknowns’ are also covered by this newspaper - those applications which are up-
loaded to the Council’s planning portal and linger there without the accompanying documents until they are ‘deemed’ to have been ‘properly made’.
Developments falling into that category this week are:
• ARATULA – an application for a subdivision of a 2.12ha property at 128 Charlwood Road.
• BEAUDESERT – a rezoning application for a
club at 10 Oakland Way from The Club Beaudesert.
• BEAUDESERT application for a rezoning for an educational establishment at 30 Oakland Way by McAuley College.
• COULSON – an application for a subdivision of 16.45ha at 70 Robson Road by Vanderbilt Land 70 Pty Ltd.
• DUGANDAN – application for an extension of time of an approved
1 into 3 lot subdivision of a 4,748sqm residential block at 299 Boonah Rathdowney Road, Happy Valley, by CL Grehan.
• JOSEPHVILLE – an application for a minor change on a 193ha poultry farm property at 11 Markwell Creek Road by Singh Enterprises Pty Ltd. The poultry farm was approved in 2001.
• KALBAR – extension of time for the approval of
a 1 into 5 lot subdivision granted in 2013 over a 14.5ha property at 19 Edward Street by Richard Gorman.
• LAMINGTON – application for a tourist park by K Hanson at 110 Barnes Road.
• ROSEVALE – application for an extension of time for an approved rezoning of a 36ha block which runs parallel to Leitch Road by Neilsen’s Developments Pty Ltd.
Grant to complete 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation’s Camp Courage
“This funding will deliver the Foundation’s first purpose-built trauma rehabilitation retreat and help unlock these life-changing therapies to those who have already selflessly served their communities and country.”
Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause, welcomed the state government funding.
“The 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation rural retreat under construction at Limestone Ridges outside Peak Crossing is a truly inspirational undertaking that will have a positive and life-enhanc-
and first responders.
“The retreat is fittingly named Camp Courage, reflecting both the courage they have demonstrated in the past and the courage they are now displaying in confronting challenging health and well-being issues in their lives.
“Even the project itself has been an exercise in courage with individuals, groups, supporters and businesses working tirelessly, often against great odds, to turn a vision into reality.”
Foundation co-founder, Gerry Garard, said he was excited that the funding would mean the completion of the live-in
“The Triumph over Trauma live-in programs provide an holistic, best practice approach to rehabilitation in a natural environment,” he said.
“We are thrilled that this funding means we can finish the rehabilitation retreat facility, allowing us to assist more veterans experiencing mental health challenges, plus their families and support people as well.
“Triumph over Trauma is an evidence-based program based on cognitive behavioural therapy that was developed by a multidisciplinary team of
uals, all put together by the Foundation.
“The program is free for participants due to the generous donations received by 4 Aussie Heroes,” Mr Garard said.
Camp Courage a $7.2M triumph
THE rehabilitation and retreat facility is expected to be completed late this year.
When the doors open for the first on-site ‘Triumph over Trauma’ program it will represent a goal set more than nine years ago. In essence, it too represents a triumph
co-founded by National Service Army 2nd Lieutenant and Vietnam Veteran Gerry Garard and his wife Renita Garard, who is a dual Olympic Gold medallist.
They, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors, oversaw the development of Australia’s first holistic, short-term, live-in program for military and first responder personnel with PTSD and related mental health issues.
tracted philanthropic funding to the tune of $5.6 million, federal government funding of $800,000 and now, an $800,000 grant from the state government to establish the on-site infrastructure.
The Foundation’s fundraising activities are multi-faceted with the aim of continuing to run the ‘Triumph over Trauma’ and ‘Refresh’ programs at no cost to the participants.
And in 2021, the Garards donated the 13ha property at Limestone Ridges as the home ground where the ‘Triumph over Trauma’ programs could be run.
roes Foundation was
That home ground, Camp Courage, has at-
To date, 19 programs have been run using the facilities at The Outlook in Boonah, where they will continue to be run until the last of the infrastructure in the master plan is completed by year’s end.
4 Aussie Heroes Foundation Co-founder Gerry Garard in the dining building’s commercial kitchen. The main building where various programs are held indoors.
The dining building which boasts a commercial kitchen and related facilities.
The equine therapy area complete with stables, arena and storage shed.
There are six, two bedroom cabins including one suited to a person with disabilities
Calling for Beaudesert Show ambassadors
THE Beaudesert Showgirl Committee are searching for this year’s ambassadors.
“We are on the hunt for passionate individuals to become the Beaudesert Showgirl, Junior Show Ambassador and Rural Ambassador for the forthcoming Beaudesert Show,” says Tim Andrews, the Show Society’s Ambassador Co-ordinator.
“These competitions are important in shining a spotlight on the vital contribution of our future rural workforce in maintaining and nurturing our regional communities.”
Tim is adamant the Showgirl and Ambassador quests are not just another beauty contest.
“The Showgirl competition celebrates personality, confidence, ambition, community knowledge, and awareness of rural issues.
“In a progressive move, the competition now welcomes married women and those with children, following a significant rule change by Queensland Ag Shows.”
Beaudesert Show Society Ambassador categories are:
• Beaudesert Showgirl (open to women aged 18 to 28 years, married or with children).
Feedback reshapes saleyard viewpoint
THE community supports the adaptive reuse of the Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards as a place to meet and gather but also wants acknowledgement of its role in the district’s agricultural history.
That’s the findings of the most recent community consultation about the future of the old timber saleyards in Davidson Park.
The feedback from the community also emphasised the desire for any redevelopment of the building to be cost-effective and complement its parkland surroundings and the revitalisation of the Beaudesert Town Centre.
• Beaudesert Rural Ambassador (open to dedicated individuals aged 20 to 30 years, male or female).
“The winners will em-
• Beaudesert Junior Show Ambassador (open to young leaders aged 12 to 17 years, male or female).
body the spirit of the 2025 Beaudesert Show, set to dazzle on September 5 and 6,” Tim said. Ages are based on the age of the entrant as of August 1, 2025.
Applications are open until July 5.
Winners of the Beaudesert Showgirl and Rural Ambassador titles will advance to the South East Queensland sub-chamber finals in April 2026, with a chance to shine at the State Finals during the 2026 Brisbane Ekka.
The findings were reviewed by councillors during last week’s general meeting with the result that the administration has been asked to “develop some ideas and plans for the future use of the building”.
“Council will now consider additional concept plans incorporating minor infrastructure improvements and adaptive reuse opportunities that align with the feedback we’ve received.”
Queensland Showgirl runner up 2024 and Beaudesert Showgirl 2023 Ella Bischoff with winner Sarah Perkins and Showgirl’s Choice Simone Silcock. Ella says the showgirl journey is unmatched in its opportunities for personal and professional growth. Photo: LUCY KINBACHER
Development and windfalls
THE Scenic Rim Regional Council has reported an unexpected gain of $24.5 million above budget for March.
At last week’s Council meeting, the financial report reviewed by councillors noted that the gain was … “largely due to higher than anticipated operating surplus [$2.3 million], lower capital expenditure [$23 million], lower capital revenue [$2 million] and movements in receivables and payables”.
One of the contributing factors to the boost in income was development activities across the region.
Fees and charges brought in $1.46 million more than expected, higher fees for plumbing and certification brought in $0.5 million more than anticipated, development assessment brought in $0.2 million more than was budgeted for, as did building certification ($0.15 million) and refuse tipping ($0.27 million).
And infrastructure charges brought in almost $3 million more than anticipated.
Other categories contributing to the bottom line budget boost was expenditure on capital works such as roads and bridges – it was $23 million less than budgeted.
SCOTT Buchholz claimed his sixth victory on Saturday further stamping his name on the Federal electorate of Wright, which he has represented since its formation in 2010.
Surrounded by his supporters at the election after-party on Saturday night, Mr Buchholz said he was “deeply honoured” by his re-election and looked forward to “continuing to serve our wonderful community in the Federal Parliament”.
Mr Buchholz thanked voters and his team of volunteers for putting their trust in him and pledged to “work every day to represent your interests and be your strong voice in Canberra”.
While the Coalition did not win government, Mr Buchholz said he was proud the LNP continues to enjoy strong support in Wright.
“This result is a testament to our shared values and the hard work we’ve done together over the years.
“I also want to acknowledge and thank all
the candidates who put their names forward in Wright.
“Running for office is never easy, and their participation is vital to the health of
our democracy.
“I commend them for their commitment and their contribution to this campaign.”
Looking to the new term in Parliament, Mr
Buchholz said “there was still much more to do”.
“Our region continues to face important challenges and great opportunities.
“I remain as committed as ever to delivering for our local communities and ensuring that Wright has a strong and effective voice in Parliament.”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
THE FASSIFERN GUARDIAN
Blue skies and a blooming good time at Kalbar Sunflower Festival
by LARA HART
IT’S an annual event that attracts thousands of visitors to Kalbar, they come to see fields of sunflowers beneath the Great Dividing Range.
The Kalbar Sunflower Festival is run by Jenny Jenner and her team of volunteers and supporters.
Last year it rained heavily on the Sunday and the fields were muddy and skies grey but that didn’t stop the visitors.
This year, the weather turned it on, with blue skies for the duration of the event.
“There were 13,000 people who came to the event,” Jenny said.
“We’d worked hard on our systems with parking and this year there were no long lines, everything moved quickly.
“The retailers in town were happy too, they said they had a lot of business as a flow on effect from the festival.”
There is a lot to do at the festival, as Jenny made sure visitors had all sorts of quirky experiences while exploring the fields.
“We had different props, things we’d repurposed and positioned so people could take photos with them,” she said.
“There were four decorated pianos, pretty signs and even a big bathtub with windows and a sponge so people could sit in it and pretend they were bathing in a field of
sunflowers. I have a very creative team around me and it’s fun to see what they come up with.”
There was even a banner on wooden posts with small metal ants screwed into them as if they were alive and crawling.
A lot of care went into ensuring those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility could get around and take part.
Temporary flooring covered uneven ground so wheelie walkers and wheelchairs could glide along easily.
There were activities for children, bubble blowers and a sensory garden.
Food vans fed the hungry who’d explored every inch of the sunflower fields.
“Our stallholders said they were blown away by how successful this year was,” she said.
“Saturday was a huge retail day. They said people were spending more than they did last year.”
There’s a patch of sunflowers not yet bloomed at the front of her property, they were planted late, a delay caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
“Once they bloom, I will be donating them to charities and hospitals in the coming week,” she said.
“There’re a few things coming up like International Nurses Day, so we’ll be giving them some too.”
Kenzy Cheeseman and Sarah Duncanson from the Gold Coast.
Volunteer Peta Fortune. Photos: LYLE RADFORD
A picture is worth a thousand words.
People were happy to support the Mater Foundation’s Cancer Care Nurses.
Kerry and Richard Wilkin from the Gold Coast in one of the ‘perfect photo settings’.
Opportunities for all to enjoy the million sunflowers.
Carla Hill from Brisbane was happy to be at the festival.
Rosa and Tasha Sharp from Brisbane and their sunflowers.
Dressed to complement her favourite flowers.
GUARDIAN
From Osaka to Kalbar, documentary inspires Japanese volunteer
by LARA HART
THERE was a volunteer at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival who travelled 7,189 kilometres to help out on the Jenner’s farm.
Jongmi Park lives in Osaka, Japan, which is a city bustling with trade, bright lights and a buzzing night life.
She works in a factory and lives alone in a house she inherited from her parents.
One evening after work, Jongmi tuned in to a documentary aired on the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation Network NHK, about the story of Russell and Jenny Jenner and the Kalbar Sunflower Festival.
“It was so lovely, it moved me to tears and I wanted to know where Kalbar was so I checked the map,” she said.
“I looked up the Sunflower Festival website and read that they needed volunteers so clicked on that without expecting anything.
“I thought they’d ig-
nore me because I live in Japan and they are in Australia.”
To her surprise the reply was a welcoming ‘yes, we’d love to host you as a volunteer’.
“They told me I was welcome to join them but they don’t have a traffic system to get me from the airport to Kalbar, so I said I’d rent a car,” she said.
“While in Japan I checked the road rules in Australia, as we drive on the right hand side and here you drive on the left.
“But I know how to drive so that was just something I needed to remember when on the road.”
The 57-year-old doesn’t consider herself brave but for once she didn’t think before acting.
Impulsiveness was new because she’d spent most of her life taking care of her parents, which was something that had a predictable pattern.
When her father died she looked after her mother, and when she died there was nothing
left to tether her to the Osaka homestead.
“When my father was ill I don’t remember my life for three years because I was taking care of him. I’d be at the hospital then go to work and go back to the hospital,” she said.
“My brother and sisters spent time at the hospital on the weekend
so that was when I had time off.
“In my mother’s case, it was difficult because my mother didn’t listen to anyone. We’d tell her things but she wouldn’t listen to any of us.
“When she died it took some time before I figured out who I was and what I wanted from life.
“Every day in Japan I
“It [the documentary] was so lovely it moved me to tears. I wanted to know where Kalbar was so I checked the map.”
was on an airplane bound for Brisbane.
In Japan there is something called Golden Week, it’s a week that includes three consecutive public holidays and gives workers one of their longest breaks in the year.
As luck would have it, it coincides with the Kalbar Sunflower Festival.
“I would have liked to have stayed here longer but I need to get back to work in the factory,” she said.
“I love Kalbar.
“There is so much nature here and people are always laughing, everyone seems so happy.
have to work so hard I don’t have much time to think about anything.
“I’d been trying to find balance. I was tired and wanted to change something in my life.”
From documentary to an internet search, then email confirmations, everything moved quickly.
Her impulsivity paid off and the next minute she
“I’ve been making tea and sandwiches and it’s helping me improve my English.”
Five days isn’t that long when there’s so much to explore in a region like the Scenic Rim.
Friendships made and time spent at Kalbar have given her a taste for more and there’s no doubt she’ll be back, hopefully with more time up her sleeve to stay and play.
Jongmi Park travelled from Osaka in Japan to volunteer at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival. Photo: LARA HART
— Jongmi Park
Call for more Kalbar memories on hall’s walls
by LARA HART
HISTORY happens on its own, but memories need human beings with lived experiences to keep it alive.
If walls could talk at the Kalbar School of Arts Hall, what tales they’d tell. Perhaps the next best
for thousands of community events and celebrations.
thing is photographs from a bygone era and visual references to show how much life has been lived within its walls.
Mandy Gray put out a call for everyone with photographs and written history to get in touch.
“We want to make a photo library of photos from the hall’s history,
times when there were events there,” she said.
“We’re making a data base and want to put photographs on the walls.
“We’re going to be putting some of the RSLs photos up but want historical photos of locals at events too.”
Mandy said she was aware quite a few peo-
Boonah Lions Club are a collection point for donations of money to go to flood affected producers in the Channel Country
The March flood event was beyond anything experienced before. Some have lost everything. Money raised will go directly to the producers needing to rebuild infrastructure and herd numbers.
Those wanting to donate to the Western Queensland Flood Appeal can do so through:
Lions Club Boonah-Western Queensland Flood Appeal
BSB: 633 000 Acc: 229 631 502
ple with these types of photographs would be elderly and digitising photographs might be a difficult task.
“We will organise a day where we will have a computer, scanner and printer to do as much for them as possible,” she said.
“They can also drop the photos in for us to scan and save them before handing them back.”
Keeping digital records of local centric news and events is important and if not done early, could be lost forever.
Mandy said while there were plenty of old photographs in archives, it wasn’t always easy to get copies.
“We’d like photos of ‘John’s grandparents getting married in the hall’ as an example,” she said.
“It’s a community hall and we are just trying to bring a bit more of the community into it.”
The photographic memory makeover be-
“It’s a community hall and we are just trying to bring a bit more of the community into it.”
– Mandy Gray
gan when the hall’s bathrooms had a makeover.
“We thought they looked a bit bland and put photos up, so that’s where it started,” she said.
“We want to put photographs in the kitchen and throughout the whole hall.”
It’s a fabulous idea and one that needs the community’s help.
“People can bring in physical photographs and memorabilia, but they need to phone me first,” she said.
“If we have a big enough response, we’ll make a day where we open just to scan and digitise whatever people bring in.
“We’d also like it if people who have scanners and can help, get in touch so as many memories as possible can be digitised.”
Mandy said photographs and keepsakes in boxes ‘somewhere’ might be deteriorating without them realising it.
“If we have digital copies the community will have them forever,” she said.
“I lost all my childhood photographs and keepsakes, all the way up to bridal bouquets because white ants found their way into the storage container.
“I am the perfect example of why you should digitalise photos.”
Kalbar School of Arts has been the venue
Kalbar RSL President Peter Prenzler (right) and member Frank Hampson in the Kalbar School of Arts. Behind them are World War I and II Honour Boards. Mandy Gray has put out the call for more memorabilia and photographs to hang on the hall’s walls. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Shocking outcome of Bella’s fundraising endeavours
by LARA HART
THEY mean nothing until they mean everything, timely access to a working defibrillator is the difference between life and death.
But heart attacks aren’t something most 17-year-olds think about. Most teenagers aren’t like Kalbar’s Bella Lower.
Bella is in Year 12 at Boonah State High School and has fundraised for six defibrillators that will be kept at key points in her hometown.
When the Fassifern Guardian spoke to Bella last week she was directing traffic at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival.
She’s always doing something; she’s worked at the Clydesdale Spectacular and been an assistant event manager with Olive View Estate.
Bella is the president of Boonah’s Junior Show Society and when she’s not volunteering, she
helps out at her family’s fruit shop.
“I have always been passionate about health and I love running, in 2023 I received a scholarship though the University of Queensland (UQ) part of that was a community ventures proj-
ect,” she said.
“Every student has to decide on something they can do to give back to the community.
“I had no idea what I was doing until I spoke to someone with the Kalbar Progress Association and asked him ‘what
“They are a bit difficult to get because they have to be registered with the Queensland Ambulance Service.”
– Bella Lower
does Kalbar need?’.”
The answer was a defibrillator that was easily accessed by the public.
“I went running around on foot to different businesses asking for sponsorship in return for advertisement,” she said.
“I selected a day and
depending on how much sponsorship they offered, I advertised on their behalf using social media.”
Her UQ scholarship is part of the Young Achiever’s Program, it gives students access to mentoring and they attend camps.
“I managed to raise enough money for one defibrillator really quickly so I kept going and now have enough money for six,” she said.
“Four of them are confirmed and in transit.
“They are a bit difficult to get because they have to be registered with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
“Their location is recorded so paramedics know where they are.”
Bella said fundraising for them was a lifechanging experience.
“The experience of organising it was so much harder than I realised, it’s taught me so much too,” she said.
“The account sponsor money went into was set
up by the Fassifern Lions Club, I could see all the transactions but couldn’t withdraw anything.
“I had to use an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of all the raffles and when money goes in and is taken out.
“At first I was nervous to pick up the phone and speak to people but I’m doing that easily now.”
All of Bella’s defibrillators will be installed in key points within Kalbar and easily accessible in an emergency.
“The machine only works if certain criteria are met, you can’t just take it and use it to shock someone as a joke,” she said.
“Because I’m only 17 I needed help purchasing them and discussing certain aspects with Queensland Ambulance Service.
“Don and Joy Young from the Fassifern Lion’s Club did that for me, each machine cost about $2,500 and that includes a weatherproof box.”
Wildlife care, how to help the injured and the hit
by LARA HART
“WE NEED information on who to call for help when we see injured or dead wildlife on the side of the road.”
That’s the feedback from readers after our story on local woman Grace Bennett who pulled a tiny joey from its dead mother’s pouch a couple of weeks ago.
Grace’s message was people need to stop and check if they hit an animal.
She was driving home when she saw a dead kangaroo on the roadside, it’d been recently hit so she stopped to check the pouch just in case.
Inside was a tiny pink joey, not young enough to be adhered to its mother’s teat but small enough to be pink, hairless and completely helpless.
Grace put the joey into a soft bag and handed it to a wildlife carer.
A day after the story
ran, Grace messaged us to say the joey didn’t make it.
She was devastated but her actions meant it didn’t die alone, cold or hungry.
“I hope the story can encourage people to help wildlife,” she said.
“Most people say they don’t know who to phone or what to do when they see an injured native animal.”
She also called out motorists who hit or saw someone hit an animal
but didn’t stop because they were in a rush to be somewhere else.
“They then post things on social media like ‘I saw someone hit a duck but I couldn’t stop, can someone check on it please?’,” she said.
“It’s a living being but their priority is to keep driving.”
People who are trained and experienced in wildlife rescue are always a better option than putting yourself in danger of being bitten, scratched
or hurting an animal further.
If the animal is on the roadside, park somewhere safe first then approach it bearing in mind you could also be hit by a car if its early dawn or dusk and the light is low.
Check for signs of injury and approach it carefully, the animal will be scared and could try to run away, bite or scratch you.
If it’s in the middle of the road, move it to the side and out of danger.
Check if dead marsupials have live young in their pouches, the pouch young may survive with the proper care. If there is a very young ‘pinkie’ joey in a pouch, don’t pull it off its mother’s teat - cut the teat off and pierce it with a safety pin so it’s not swallowed. Animal carer numbers are Scenic Rim Wildlife Rescue INC 0458 556 624; Wildcare 27/7 hotline is 07 5527 2444; and the RSPCA’s hotline is 1300 264 625.
Kooralbyn, small town with big goals
by LARA HART
IT’S a small rural locality inhabited by people passionate about their community.
It may not have the same population numbers as Beaudesert, but Kooralbyn residents have heart and determination.
“Myself, Sharen Rae and our secretary Cheryl Worsick, have been selected along with seven others to be on the Council’s Kooralbyn Master Plan Committee,” the town’s Community Group president Adrian Sandell said.
“There is $150,000 being spent on a consultant to help the town become what locals envisage it should become over the next 20 years.”
To be part of the committee, as a first step, residents had to submit an expression of interest. Council appointed the committee based on the submissions.
Master Plan committees are at their core, a form of progress committee.
“We had some consultants in about eight years ago so my fear is we’ll go to all this trouble and nothing will eventuate,” Adrian said.
“Hopefully this time, changes will be made and what comes from the Master Plan Committee is actioned.”
A positive result already in the works is a tractor slasher for the Men’s Shed. Funding for that came
from the RACQ Foundation.
“Our vice president Sharon Rae applied for it. We’ve been told we’re getting one they’re just doing all the reference checks and due diligence,” he said.
“At the moment we pay a contractor to do the tractor slashing because part of our requirement to use the Men’s Shed and community garden, is we maintain the surrounding grounds.
“We want to keep it looked after so people can walk their dogs or play sport on the land too.
“The thing is it’s too large an area for our little mower which is why we’ve been paying for slashing.
“Having the tractor would come in handy with other things like moving logs, turning over mulch and all the things larger equipment can do.”
As it stands, the property is kept in good order thanks to a generous community.
That said, Adrian explains he doesn’t want to
rely on them too much as it could become a burden for people.
“The tractor is a smaller one and costs about $23,000,” he said.
“It’s a handy piece of equipment and comes with the slasher and other attachments.
“It’ll be able to lift and unload things that are on a pallet.
“We won’t let anyone use it unless they’ve had experience or some sort of ticket to operate a tractor.”
Other issues in need of attention are footpaths.
“Kooralbyn has been forgotten over the years.
“Footpaths are a red hot topic because there is only one footpath and its 450 metres,” he said.
“It runs from where the Hinchcliffe Drive ridge is to the Men’s Shed and was built in the early 1990s.
“There are many elderly people who live out here who have mobility issues. They can’t drive and need to get to the shops.
“They’re walking on the side of the road and if it’s been raining there are lots of ruts and uneven ground. It’s dangerous.”
“At the moment they can’t take the trucks off the road because they’re not four wheel drive and will get stuck,” he said.
“We have to wait at least an hour for help to come from Woodhill or Rathdowney.”
An ongoing bone of contention is the fight for a road that connects Kooralbyn to Boonah.
It’s a saga spanning decades and at the coalface are Sharon Rae and Lynne Carter.
“Council have now put the road to Boonah on their advocacy plan, so Lynne and Sharon are over the moon to have achieved that,” he said.
“While there are people in Kooralbyn who aren’t happy, they are in the minority and most people are in favour of the road.
“Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and Mayor Tom Sharp are pushing for a tourist drive from the Gold Coast to the Scenic Rim and the road would be part of that.
“It’s a two pronged approach and adds weight to how and why it should be done.”
Adrian also wants the fire station upgraded to a rural fire station, that way fire trucks will be able to drive off the bitumen when fighting fires.
Suzie Holmes
Sharon Rae and Lynne Carter’s road to Boonah project is now on Scenic Rim Regional Council’s advocacy plan.
Council to join DFV champions network A message from Mayor Tom Sharp
cal Government Domestic and Family Violence Champions Network.
The network is an initiative of the Queensland Government’s DFV Prevention Council and as part of council’s involvement, councillors will nominate community champions to be part of future network activities.
Community Arts and Culture Portfolio holder Cr Kerri Cryer said council’s involvement reflected the shared responsibility of the entire community to take action against domestic and family violence.
“By joining the Champions Network, Council is not only re-affirming our commitment but also ac-
tively contributing to the state-wide movement to end domestic and family violence.”
Council’s latest commitment builds on existing initiatives led by its Community Development team.
These include ongoing collaboration with the Beaudesert Community Lead Action Group and the co-ordination of key events during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May, such as a community awareness day at Jubilee Park and a candlelight vigil to honour victims of domestic and family violence.
Cr Cryer and Cr Jennifer Sanders will both serve as members of the network.
MARKING the beginning of Queensland Small Business Month last week we welcomed our region’s business owners and operators to Council’s first Business Breakfast of 2025.
The Scenic Rim’s strong economic performance is a direct result of the dedication and innovation of our region’s 4,951 local businesses, most of which are small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
Highlights of the Business Breakfast were the presentations by our guest speakers, disability access and inclusion advocate Dane Cross and Paralympian Curtis McGrath.
Curtis had an inspiring story to share about his journey from serving as a soldier to becoming a gold medalist in the canoeing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
Although I am still disappointed by our region having been passed over for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games rowing events, I
am heartened by the opportunities the Games will still offer businesses across the Scenic Rim. Council is going for gold to maximise opportunities from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games by forming a special advisory committee which will include representatives from local sporting organisations, community groups, government agencies and
industry stakeholders.
Once established, the committee will help to guide initiatives to improve access to recreational facilities, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and capitalise on this once-in-a-generation event so please stay tuned for details.
The Overflow 1895 provided a stunning backdrop for last week’s launch of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, a spectac-
ular celebration in June of our region and its producers featuring more than 100 events.
June is our region’s most abundant time of year and a great time to encourage family and friends to visit, with the cooler weather certainly sharpening the appetite for our great seasonal produce.
My congratulations to all involved in this year’s Anzac commemorations as we marked the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. It was great to be part of the Peak Crossing Dawn Service and the 8am service at Kalbar.
There was a strong turnout at Beaudesert’s Anzac Day service and I was proud of the way our community came together to honour those who have made the supreme sacrifice in service of our country as well as the men and women of the Scenic Rim who have served in conflicts and peacekeeping operations over more than a century.
24 hours per day
• ‘Ageing in Place’ - no need to move as care needs alter
• Multilingual staff as required • Doctors clinic
• Dementia specific care
• Weight, wound, diabetic management • Pain management • Palliative care
• Respite care
• A fully qualified Diversional Therapist designs individual programs for all residents
• Well-equipped areas promote leisure and social interaction in a relaxed environment.
Brisbane Festival of Male Voice Praise to visit Boonah
THE Brisbane Festival Male Voice Choir is again visiting Boonah this month, to present a free Festival of Male Voice Praise.
The choir was established in 1954 and is affiliated with the Festival Male Voice Choir movement which began in Scotland in the mid 1930s.
“This explains why the concerts are called ‘Festivals’ and the sound is reminiscent of the popular Welsh and Scottish male voice choirs,” said Management Committee chairman Malcolm Arnold.
“Over the years, several members of our choir have travelled to the UK to attend the All
Britain Festival of Male Voice Praise in Glasgow and Cardiff where more than 350 men joined in harmony.”
The Brisbane Choir is comprised of approximately 40 men from a variety of professions and trades and from a variety of Christian denominations.
“We are united by a
love of singing and especially a love of singing music to glorify God,” Mr Arnold said.
“The Choir’s repertoire ranges from traditional hymns to modern Christian music.”
During the year, the choir presents Regional Festivals throughout South Eastern Queensland and visits
Brisbane churches, aged care facilities and retirement villages.
This year, the choir will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a Combined Brisbane Festival of Male Voice Praise on September 20 when choir members from the Melbourne, Sydney, Bundaberg, Toowoomba and Brisbane Choirs will combine in a presentation of sacred music.
It is anticipated that at least 55 men will sing in the Combined Festival. In the meantime, the Brisbane choir will present a program at the Boonah Church of Christ, on Saturday afternoon, May 10. Admission is free.
Fassifern Police
School resumes School has recently returned for this term as well as the 40km/h school zones around our schools.
Boonah Police would like to take the opportunity to provide a friendly reminder to parents and caregivers to please be alert, slow down and display patience while at schools doing drop-off’s and pickups.
This term, Police will have a renewed enthusiasm for the enforcement of road rules and traffic legislation with the assistance of Highway Patrol at school zones.
Traffic offences will be met with the appropriate infringement notices to remind drivers of their obligations and responsibilities to ensure the safety of our children, pedestrians and other road users.
Police will be targeting drink and drug driving, seat belts, speeding and parking offences.
Front Counter Hours
day. Closed. Ph 5463 3999 Email. Boonah.Station@ police.qld.gov.au
Kalbar
Boonah Station - MonWed – 8.00am-12pm & 12.45-3.30pm (excl public holidays) Thursday. Closed Fri-
Kalbar Station will have a dedicated administration officer at the station every Wednesday between the hours of 9am-3pm. Anyone requiring over the counter transactions can attend the station during these times. Anyone wishing to speak with S/Constable Phil Ortlipp outside those hours is requested to contact Kalbar Station via phone or email and make
an appointment. Ph. 3437 2616 Emil. Kalbar.Station@police. qld.gov.au Harrisville - Harrisville Station counter will operate on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Harrisville counter will be attended between the hours of 8.30am-3.00pm. Should you require Harrisville Police outside these hours please either phone or email the station. Ph. 5467 1220 Email. Harrisville.Station@police. qld.gov.au
In performance mode – the Brisbane Festival of Male Voice Choir.
Action packed weekend didn’t disappoint
PLANES, Trains and Autos attracted huge crowds for the Fully Charged event at the North Ipswich Railway Workshops on Saturday.
Children enjoyed displays and demos throughout the day and all eyes were on the sky as aerial display team Kris Sieczkowski and Matt Hall performed formation flying displays, while skateboarder Tommy Fynn was on hand with lots of skateboarding action.
Families enjoyed the Grandchester Model Live Steam Association Running Day and the classic and muscle cars at the Mustang Car Show at Hotel Commonwealth.
Meanwhile, the Governor of
WHAT’S
ADULTS ACTIVITIES
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Beaudesert
Author Talk with Kim McCosker - 4 Ingredients
Thursday 1 May 10.30am
The Art of Brush Lettering and Calligraphy
Saturday 10 May 9.00am
Cyber Resilience
Tuesday 13 May 1.00pm
Poet in Residence Marco Gliori presents a Poet’s Smoko Thursday 15 May 10.00am
Queensland Writers Centre WorkshopIntroduction to Creative Writing
Saturday 24 May 10.00am
Boonah
Cyber Resilience
Tuesday 13 May 10.00am
Beaudesert
Sat 9.30 – 11.30am
Boonah
Thu 11.00am – 1.00pm
Canungra
Wed 10.00am – 1.00pm
Tamborine Mountain
Mon, Wed and Fri
10.00am – 12.00pm
PLAY ALL MAY!
Celebrate 10 years of First 5 Forever in QLD!
AUSLAN story times / Bubble party story times / Family Yoga story times at Beaudesert Library every Wednesday morning at 9.30am / Launch of the Little Bang Discovery Club STEAM club for 3-5 year olds at Boonah Library Wednesday 28 May 10.00am
Thursday 15 May 5.30pm
Memoir Writing Workshop with Graeme Gibson
Thursday 29 May 1.00pm
Canungra
Trivia Time
Thursday 1 May 2:00pm
Cyber Resilience
Wednesday 14 May 10.00am
Tamborine Mountain
The Art of Brush Lettering and Calligraphy
Saturday 3 May 9.00am
Author Talk with Stella Quinn - A Snowy River Summer
Saturday 10 May 12.30pm
Cyber Resilience
Wednesday 14 May 1.00pm
Queensland Writers Centre Workshop - Plot and Short Story Writing
Saturday 31 May 10.00am
Poet in Residence Marco Gliori presents a Poet’s Sunset Soiree
Canungra
Rhyme Time – Mon 9.15am
Storytime – Tue 9.15am
Tamborine Mountain
Toddler Time - Mon 9.15am
Baby Bounce - Wed 9.15am
Storytime – Fri 9.15am
Fri 10.00am
- 3.00pm
- 3.30pm
A 1926 Chevrolet used by the Ipswich City Council was a popular exhibit.
Huge crowds flocked to the event at the Ipswich workshops.
Hyundai debuts next generation hybrid equipment
THE Hyundai Motor Group has revealed a next generation hybrid powertrain system.
The carmaker said the new system would deliver a new standard for power and efficiency.
The transmission-integrated system was debuted recently and showed the powertrain used a new smooth shifting transmission with two integrated motors that could be paired flexibly with internal combustion engines.
“Electrification-focused technologies have been incorporated into the next-generation hybrid system to enhance driving performance, refinement and ride comfort,” HMG said in a statement at its tech’ presentation.”
The transmission includes a new P1 motor, battery energy generation and energy deployment to assist propulsion and a P2 driving motor responsible for propulsion and regenerative braking.
The dual-motor setup
has been used to improve power, performance and fuel efficiency while achieving smooth shifting and reduced noise and vibrations. It can be coupled with internal combustion engines across the line-up, delivering a system output from the low-73kW range to the mid-220kW.
A petrol 1.6-litre turbo hybrid powertrain will also be available later.
The 2.5 engine’s starting and generating tasks have been paired to a newly added P1 motor.
“Combined with enhanced cylinder flow within the engine and the adoption of a high-efficiency cycle optimised for hybrids, fuel efficiency has been improved,” the company stated.
“Additionally, an improved piston design and a significantly expanded
Tesla in 66 percent income plunge
TESLA profits fell to their lowest level since 2020, forcing it to ditch previous sales growth forecasts
The EV maker recorded a 66 percent fall in operational income for the first three months of 2025.
It followed a global sales decline of 13 percent across the same period.
The carmaker’s income $AU626 million was down on the $AU1.83 over the same period in 2024.
Total revenue for the period was down 20 percent from $AU27.3 billion to $AU22 billion.
An increase in energy
generation/storage (+67 percent) and services (+15 percent) revenues cushioned the drop in revenues and profit with revenue of $AU30.35 billion the first quarter was down 9 percent – from a forecast $AU33.70 billion.
The report came just weeks after it report a 13 percent drop in sales in the first quarter of 2025.
“It is difficult to measure the impacts of shifting global trade policy on the automotive and energy supply chains, our cost structure, and demand for durable goods and related services,” a Tesla spokesman wrote in a statement.
“While we are making prudent investments that will set up both our vehicle and energy businesses for growth, the rate of growth this year will depend on a variety of factors, including the rate of acceleration of our autonomy efforts, production ramp at our factories and the broader macroeconomic environment.”
“We will revisit our 2025 guidance in our Q2 [quarter two] update.”
Electric car sales in Australia fell one fifth in March.
triple fuel injection range enhances combustion speed, stabilises combustion and suppresses detonation, improving engine efficiency further still.
“By connecting the P1 motor directly to the engine, the system reduces engine start time. Precise control of engine
operates within a high-efficiency range, improving fuel efficiency.
The petrol 2.5 turbo hybrid system used in the Palisade delivers maximum fuel efficiency of 7.1 litres per 100km, a maximum system output of 245kW, and maximum torque of 460Nm.
It provides around 45
nine percent increase in maximum torque compared with a 2.5 turbo petrol model.
“The next-generation petrol 1.6 turbo hybrid improves fuel efficiency by more than four per cent in a mid-size SUV compared with previous models, increasing the system’s maximum rated torque output from 367Nm to 380Nm and improving acceleration response,” Hyundai stated.
“We have developed an innovative new hybrid system that integrates our long-accumulated engine, transmission and hybrid system development experience with the electrification technology applied to our worldclass electric vehicles,” Hyundai Motor Group boss Dong Hee Han.
“We will continue to develop innovative technologies that actively utilise electrification capabilities during the transition to EVs, providing customers with
The increase in hybrid sales posed a danger to Tesla’s sales.
No cyclist airbag for us
THE new Forester SUV features an external airbag designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists in the event of a collision –yet Australia will miss out.
The 2025 Subaru will feature the “world’s first” external airbag designed to soften head impacts.
However, Subaru Australia has not listed the cyclist airbag in the Forester’s count of airbags.
Instead, the two new airbags will be a front-centre airbag and a front passenger seat cushion airbag.
The external airbag will be limited to Japan.
Subaru claimed the Forester debuted the “world’s first” external airbag to protect cyclists along with pedestrians, as the heads of cyclists are “in a different position to pedestrians in the event of a collision”.
“The airbag deployment area has been expanded to the rear of the A-pillar [compared to existing pedestrian airbags],” Subaru stated.
The latest Forester will be fitted with Subaru’s EyeSight advanced driver-assistance system, including pedestrian, cyclist and motor-
cyclist AEB detection, with versions in Europe getting a five-star NCAP safety rating in last year under the same criteria as Australia’s ANCAP assessment.
Other carmakers have installed active bonnets, which use a device to lift the rear of the bonnet when an impact with a pedestrian or cyclist is sensed.
The 2025 Forester will arrive in showrooms here in June with hybrid technology borrowed from Toyota along with a 2.5-litre non-turbo petrol engine.
The new powertrain uses a new smooth shifting transmission with two integrated motors.
The 2025 Forester will arrive in showrooms here in June with hybrid technology borrowed from Toyota.
The carmaker’s income $AU626 million was down on the $AU1.83 over the same period in 2024.
THE FASSIFERN GUARDIAN I WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
CENTURY OF GROWTH, A SWEET LIFE FOR BENYENDA CITRUS
by LARA HART
THERE are three varieties of citrus tree that carry the name of Walter Benham. It’s a legacy that began in 1924 on the banks of the Burnett River in Gayndah.
Benyenda Navel, Benyenda Valencia and the Yenben, a seedless lemon, are still in production and the land Walter left to his family is still bearing fruit.
The process of establishing the family orchard began in 1921 when Walter cleared the land of its dense growth of prickly pear.
From the start, Benyenda Orchard was the product of considered and meticulously planned timing.
At the time the citrus industry was just emerging in Queensland, Walter travelled overseas, shared what he’d learned and was well known for his expertise.
When the third generation entered the business, more land was being developed into orchards and neighbouring properties were bought.
The Benham family orchards have since expanded to around 80,000 trees.
Last week the we spoke with Rachael Benham, a fourth generation Benham.
Rachael married into the family through her husband Matt and they share two primary school aged daughters.
“In the 80s and 90s [Walter’s] two grandsons developed their own orchards on neighbouring land that were previously cattle paddocks and part of what their father owned,” she said.
“They bought their own orchards, they were separate businesses but all were packed and branded under
the original business name of Benyenda.
“In 2017 my husband and his parents bought the neighbouring orchard.
“In 2019 after one of the brothers passed away, we purchased that orchard from his wife and daughters.
“The Benyenda partnership is two parts of the Benham family but all of the fruit is produced under the Benyenda name.”
The family have expanded their holdings from 40 hectares (98 acres) to around 170 hectares (420 acres) of orchards.
Rachael’s love for livestock comes from a childhood spent on the family sheep farm.
“I lived in Roma. My dad was born and bred out there and ran sheep across 24,000 acres [9,712ha],” she said.
“In 2006, I met Matt at uni; he was studying horticulture and I was studying animal science.”
Her degree was hardly helpful in the context of being an orchardist, but being a producer was a lifestyle she loved so she made it work.
Continues Page 16
Servicing Ipswich, Beaudesert, Fassifern and surrounding areas
• Earthmoving • Dam Construction
• Desilting • Stick Raking • Clearing Dozers
Backhoes
Trucks
Graders
Rollers Low Loader
Bobcat
Elevating Scraper Excavators
Water Truck and Water Tanker
Also suppliers of graveldecoand
4 Le Grand Road, Washpool, Qld 4306
Phone (07) 5467 2737
MOBILE 0418 198 843
A/H Bevan (07) 5467 2251 (07) 5467 2355 email: admin@klanbrosearthmoving.com.au
A sweet life for Benyenda citrus
• Continues from Page 15
“We don’t grow any fruit stock or do grafting on site. We buy the trees in through two nurseries,” she said.
“Trees produce fruit anywhere from 15 to 35 years, some go a bit longer and others a little less.
“You keep an eye on their production levels and varietal changes.
“We have grown a few varieties in the past that didn’t come to much.
“We top worked them into another variety because it’s not worth growing something you can’t sell.”
They also need to be a step ahead of mother nature.
“When considering varieties to grow, we need to think four years ahead because if you plant a new tree, it’s about four years before you get a crop out of it,” she said.
“You need to keep up with what’s popular or what people want to buy because you are investing a lot of time before you get a crop.
“You just hope that variety ends up being a good as you’re hoping it will for the market.”
Clearing
Sale
A/C S & J Keynes
SUNDAY 18th May at 9am
1007 Gatton Esk Road, Spring Creek Full details on website
Clearing Sale
A/C Est of David Armstrong
SATURDAY 24th May at 9am 932 Reckumpilla Street, Mt Alford
Citrus are biannual bearing when it comes to harvest, one year is heavy and the next typically a lot lighter.
“One year’s tally was 6,300 tonne, that was a big year, then last year’s about 3,000 tonne and that’s across all varieties,” she said.
“If I look at the last three years in a row, one year was 4,344 tonnes another was 6,315 tonne, and then it dropped back to 3,390 tonne.
“This year we expect to have a heavier crop load. We aim for around 5,500 tonnes a year.
“We were recently hit by a big hail storm and that meant a lot of fruit dropped to the ground, hopefully
that gives the trees a bit of a rest and next year we have a big crop with no hail.”
Mandarins are their most popular fruit and 78 percent of what they grow.
Their produce is sold through the wholesale markets in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
“About 50 percent is exported to Thailand, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Japan,” she said.
“Everything we sell fruit wise goes through an agent,
“As for the export, we work with three different agents, there’s a lot of logistics to go with getting fruit on the water and to its destination.”
Moving perishable items comes with a risk.
“Obviously it’s better to send it when the price is holding well but there are times you have to off load it for cheaper because it’s better to move it than sit on it and risk the quality of your brand,” she said.
something like that in the packing shed or picking line.
“If we have a fruit with an issue we won’t harvest that whole block, instead we harvest it directly to the ground because it’s not worth packing it.
“We have to strip fruit off the trees because that allows them to fruit the next year
“That’s the bit I struggle with, you invest 12 months growing a crop, putting everything into it and still have to pay someone to take that fruit off and strip
Matt Benham checks the quality of an orange off a tree in an orchard on his Gayndah farm.
The packing shed at Benyenda Orchard is full of citrus fruit ready to head to local and export markets.
Soybean focus of carbon benefit to soil
by LARA HART
LESS fertiliser and a healthier soil, it’s a win for growers say researchers undertaking crop trials at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Gatton campus.
Dr Neeraj Purushotham and Dr Vijaya Singh have been trialling the application of a fungal endophyte to soybean seeds.
Endophytes are organisms, often fungi and bacteria, that live between living plant cells.
But what’s important isn’t fungi, bacteria or organisms; it’s an outcome that involves carbon.
Carbon in soil is vital for plant health, soil structure and overall ecosystem function and also leads to higher crop yields with less fertiliser.
That’s why researchers are investigating ways to increase good carbon levels in soil, rather than remove it.
Applying the fungal endophyte to seeds is a way for growers to increase carbon levels.
Soybeans are the test crop at Gatton.
Aratula producer Glenn Abbott grows the crop as well as carrots, beetroot, pumpkins and other grain crops like corn.
Mr Abbott said most of his crops cost around $1,000 to $1,500 an acre to plant and grow.
While money doesn’t grow on trees, crops don’t grow in poor soil
and if you’re a farmer, that’s where the money is.
Dr Singh said microbial biotechnology could be a game changer for farming because it benefited soil regeneration, crop yield and carbon sequestration.
The inoculants have been developed by Loam Bio, a company that claims to have developed the first biological seed treatment that enables plants to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into stable soil carbon.
“It’s a symbiotic relationship, in return for providing the host plant with nutrients and water, the fungal microbes
get carbon as a food,” Dr Singh said.
“Atmospheric carbon fixed by the plant flows into the soil via fluids released by the roots, increasing the soil carbon rather than removing it.
“More carbon means more grain yield, which is why it’s exciting for me because we’re doing meaningful research.
“Building carbon in the soil improves the soil structure, increases the water content of the soil and nutrient availability and capture.”
The results in the first year of trials at Gatton are encouraging.
Dr Purushotham said his team focused on deepening their under-
Test trials start on pig disease detection system
A RAPID testing system that allows farmers to diagnose and limit the spread of pig disease is being developed by researchers at the Sunshine Coast University
Associate Professor in Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald said under the current system it could take up to two weeks to diagnose a sick pig.
“Our system will be quick, easy to use and paired with existing farm data software so producers can see the real time value of reduced costs and getting pigs to market quicker,” she said.
“A rapid testing system could potentially save thousands of dollars on vet bills, feed and lost stock.
“We estimate potential savings of up to $28,000 annually for a 2,000 sow farm.”
Dr Joanne Macdonald from the Sunshine Coast University is developing a rapid disease testing system for piggeries.
The project was backed by a Federal Government grant worth $477,463.
Dr Macdonald said the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test would be used on stool samples collected from pig pens by farmers.
The samples will be prepared in a solution that allows them to be tested in a machine on-site.
“Currently this is done in a laboratory using a lengthy and complicated process,” she said.
“This funding means we can begin trials at piggeries in the Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs regions in the coming months, with a view to expand to demonstration farms in Western Australia and South Australia.”
standing of how the inoculant worked and the stability of carbon build up within the soil.
“By increasing the amount of carbon sequestered you’re helping the farmer because the healthier the soil, the
less fertiliser you need,” he said.
“That would mean reducing the use of fertilisers while generating the same benefit in terms of yield, as well as getting carbon inside the soil.”
He said the results warranted further investigation.
“Our findings suggest the endophytes have potentially beneficial impacts on crop growth, yield and play a role in altering soil organic matter”.
15Charbraysteers300-360kg25Droughtmastersteers280-300kg15AngusSteers280300Kg10SpeckleParkcrosssteers280kg16Santasteers250kgVGQ14Charbray yearlingsteers12Charbrayweanersteers15DroughtmasterCrossyearlingsteers10 Angusweanersteers20Limousinmixedsexweaners15Charbrayheifers300-360kg10 Droughtmasterheifers10SpeckleParkCrossheifers280kg10Droughtmasteryearling heifers11SpeckleParkCrossheifers14Charbrayweanerheifers10Angusweanerheifers 12NguniCrossheifers4SpeckleParkBullocks8BrahmanCrossstoreCows1Pure-bred NguniCow1Pure-bredNguniBull
15DroughtmasterCrossSteers350kg 15Droughtmaster/CharbrayCrossfeedersSteers 12BrafordCrossFeederSteers 10DroughtmasterfeederSteers 15CharbrayWeanerSteers 25DroughtmasterWeanerSteers 20BlackLimousinSteers
40Santa/CharbrayCrossSteers14mths 8SantaSteers14mths 10DroughtmasterfeederHeifers 15CharbrayWeanerHeifers
25DroughtmasterWeanerHeifer
23Santa/AngusxMixedSexWeanersVGQ 20LimousinMixedSexWeaners 10DroughtmasterCrossStoreCows 15BrangusHeiferstobepregtested 15X15DroughtmasterCows&Calves
Dr Vijaya Singh in the field at Gatton with the trial soybean crop.
Dr Neeraj Purushotham. Photo: MARTY K PHOTOGRAPHY
NAYLOR DRIVE
• 5 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 2.16ha block
• Sold for $3,125,000
An architecturally designed barn-style home with cathedral ceilings. Ducted air conditioning and heated flooring in all bathrooms, double-glazed, commercial-grade windows and fly screens and ensuites to four bedrooms are some of the standout features. A two-way wood-burning fireplace connects the main living area and outdoor spaces, while the outdoor kitchen boasts two built-in barbeques. The open plan kitchen has a large Falcon oven with an induction cooktop, a Wi-Fi-enabled dishwasher, and a large butler’s kitchen with a second dishwasher.
The property last sold in 2023 for $1,050,000.
• 2 bathrooms
• 1.2h block
• Sold for $1,650,000
A home on acreage in an estate near Canungra. It features open plan living integrated with the covered outdoor area overlooking the in ground
Infrastructure includes two large sheds, a sealed driveway with secure gate access, bore water, a solar system, rainwater tanks, a creek and much more.
The property last sold in 2013 for $650,000.
CADE AVENUE
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 1,123sqm block
• Sold for $950,000
A newly renovated brick-and-tile home offering turn-key living with lots of outdoor potential. It has clean and contemporary interior finishes and a low maintenance yard. An extra large sunroom stretches off the side of the home’s floor plan, with air conditioning and large glass sliding doors.
Have you recently purchased your home? Would you like to share your story? Email editor@boonahnewspapers.com.au and one of our journalists will contact you!
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
WONGLEPONG
VERVE
CULTURE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL MAY
Tinã(Mother)– A stirring ode to grief culture and the healing power of song
ALEXIS POULSEN
QLD Area Manager
Limelight Cinemas
AOTEAROA’S latest cinematic triumph Tinã (Mother) has made a powerful impact on Australian shores since its May 1 release proving once again that stories rooted in cultural experience often strike the deepest universal chords.
Already a number one smash hit in New Zealand the film is not only winning hearts but stirring souls with its un-
flinching humanity and inspiring emotional journey.
At its core Tinã (Mother) is a film about loss - and what we do with that loss.
Directed with quiet grace and emotional authenticity the film follows Mareta Percival a Samoan schoolteacher living in the aftermath of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Having suffered a devastating personal loss Mareta is a woman adrift - once vibrant now cautious her connection to the world seemingly frayed.
When she reluctantly accepts a position as a substitute teacher at an elite predominantly Pãkehã private school it seems like a mismatched fit.
But what unfolds is a testament to resilience love and the transformative power of culture and music.
As Mareta steps into a classroom filled with privilege but devoid of connection, the film avoids easy caricature. The children she meets - frag-
ile directionless and burdened with silent pressures - are not villains of wealth but rather victims of emotional neglect.
They too are searching for meaning. It is Mareta’s authenticity - grounded in her grief, her culture and her compassion - that slowly brings them together.
The turning point comes with the formation of a school choir.
At first it seems like a simple extra-curricular project. But as Mareta brings traditional Samoan harmonies and values into the rehearsal room the film blossoms into something more than a school drama.
It becomes a story of cultural exchange of community building and of healing - not just for Mareta, but for her students the school and even the wider audience.
What makes Tinã (Mother) so affecting is how naturally it weaves together threads of cultural identity maternal
strength and artistic expression.
The film is not overtly political, yet it speaks volumes about integration, representation and the quiet strength of Pacific women. It champions the power of indigenous perspectives in spaces that are often tone-deaf to difference.
And in Mareta we see not a flawless hero but a deeply human mother figure who reclaims her voice while helping others find theirs.
The performances are remarkable - especially from the film’s lead whose portrayal of Mareta is both heart-wrenching and quietly triumphant.
The children too, deliver nuanced and charming performances that avoid the common pitfalls of precociousness.
The musical sequences filled with rich Polynesian rhythms and heartfelt vocal arrangements, are as stirring as any blockbuster soundtrack
- but they resonate because they come from a place of genuine emotion and cultural reverence.
It is no surprise that Tinã (Mother) is being embraced by both audiences and critics. In a cinematic landscape often dominated by spectacle and cynicism here is a film that chooses heart over hype humility over melodrama.
It doesn’t need a franchise or special effects to soar - just truth, music and a woman brave enough to teach others how to sing again.
In the wake of a tragedy that shook a nation, Tinã (Mother) reminds us of what truly endures: community connection and the quiet strength of a mother’s love.
It is a story for anyone who has felt lost - and anyone who dares to believe in finding their way back.
Tinã (Mother) is now playing at Limelight Cinemas.
Dining&Entertainment
Y Yoour Week
kly TV Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE W
EEK
WEDNESDAAY Y NCIS: ORIGINS TEN, 9.40pm
NCIS
fans spent years ponde taskforce leader Leroy “Jeth crime procedural – luckily, th delivers on answers as it dra career of the notoriously sec it’s not just Gibbs (Austin Sto about: s isalsofilling in
Origins
A anks (K g Mike Fr Kyyle Schmid, p “From the Ashes”, the murd Franks of his ex-girlfriend Tis unsolved assault. Franks doe case that will change his pur
THURSDAY Y SHERLOCK &DAUGHTER
SBS, 9.30pm
From Northern Irish writer Brendan Foley, this
ring the hidden history of ro” Gibbs in the hit naval is emotionally rich prequel ws out the early life and retive special agent. And well) who we learn more the blanks for his mentor,
From a group of young men together in Adelaide in the 19 Chisel has become one of the acts in Australian music. With s (T pictured). In tonight’s episode, er of a sergeant reminds h’ Toonantzin Carmelo) sn’t know it yet, but it’s a suit of justice for good.
SUNDAAY Y COLD CHISEL: TH SEVEN, 8pm
TUESDAAY Y WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
SBS, 7.30pm
Back for a 16th season, this perennial favourite follows eight prominent Australians as they search lesser-known branches of their family trees to uncover the truth about their ancestors. Proving h h , their searches l di
thrown 70s, Cold mosticon a catalog
love, despai – and a e. This time ogie winner Patrick all,
of
ar off new take on the frequently reimagined detective doesn’t veer too f ff course. Legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis), flying solo after the disappearance of his friend Dr Watson, is baffled by the arrival of a young American woman on his doorstep. Amelia Rojas (Blu Hunt, pictured) has travelled across the world after her mother’s murder, intent on meeting Holmes, who she believes is her father. Despite possessing many traits in common with Amelia, Holmes is no stranger to so-called long-lost relations appearing, and devises a method ofdeterminingwhethersheiswhoshesays – by
Wy Weednesday,,May7
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) PlatDuT
SEVEN (7)
of absolute Aussie classics, t dominated our live music sce years. The band hit the road with their “Big Five-0” tour t century in the business and c passion for performing toget a quarter of a million fans acr As well as capturing the mag during their Sidney Myer Mu this unmissable film includes with iconic singer Jimmy Bar and band members past and share stories of their incredib
he group h ne for 50 late last ye o mark hal elebrate t her – playi oss Austra ic on stage sic Bowlsh interview nes (above dpresent w
scover thei mily secret onight s emiere sode follow van (left) ugh England s and New as she s the exploit e-spirited randmother
Long Story Short. (2021, M) 1 The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 2.00 Litt Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 3.55 Ea (2020, PG) 5.35 Goddess. (2013, PG Air. (2009, M)
NINE (8, 9 Y T Quest. (PG, 5 Vienna: Gas, R) ewsHour. (R) 3.30 size. (R) 3.40 UpWithAdam 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) Contestantstakeonthechasers
6.00 Today. 9.00 Tooday 11.30 9New 12.00 The F 1.115 Innova 1.30 Yooung 200 Point
Camilla Gina Chick, Nable, dia Karvan, rk Coles mithand arc Fennell
The Fassifern Guardian. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Page 22
Thursday, May 8
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Mdlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Restoration Australia: Lenna House. (Final, PG) Anthony Burke heads to Tasmania.
9.00 Grand Designs Australia: Benowa. (PG, R) Anthony Burke meets a rookie architect building a home with style, character and fun in only four months.
9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia: Broome. (Final, R) Bill Bailey heads to Port Headland. 10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R)
11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R)
12.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Travel Quest. (R) 10.00 Matched. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Alone Australia. (Mal, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us: Bathurst. (Final, PGa) Marc and his team unravel the DNA of Bathurst.
8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Belgium And The Netherlands. Looks at the true cost paid by both the Allied troops and civilians to free Belgium and the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.
9.30 Sherlock & Daughter. (Premiere) Sherlock Holmes faces a sinister case.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Hollow. (Malv)
12.55 Departure. (Mav, R)
2.35 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 3.35 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.05 Insight. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00MOVIE: Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. (2023, Mav)
3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Graeme Hall meets a nature-loving couple’s hyper-reactive doberman that makes it impossible to enjoy walks.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG)
The first set of semi-finalists set out to impress celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell as well as the viewers at home. Hosted by Ant and Dec.
10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
12.00 Raines. (Premiere, Mahv) A detective investigates a woman’s murder.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Harold. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00
Friends. (2019, M) 2.40 Tourism. (2017) 4.10 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 5.35 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 7.35 Marmalade. (2024, M) 9.30 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 11.25 Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
Friday, May 9
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. Hosted by Claire Hooper.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross explores a dreamy flower garden.
8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) Tensions rise in the community as news of the recent assassination attempt breaks.
9.30 To Be Advised.
10.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.
10.35 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R) Jack’s spoken-word habit winds up the gang.
11.05 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.
11.20 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)
12.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.10 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 10.05 Matched. 11.00 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 Nula. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PGv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R)
The story of the Twin Towers.
9.05 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) Examines widespread abuse inside New Zealand’s infamous Gloriavale Christian Community.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R)
The Nazis invade Norway.
12.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R)
2.00 The Head. (MA15+a, R)
3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R)
4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
1.30pm
3.10
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets with Nagi Maehashi.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Melissa Doyle, Shane Crawford and a team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30MOVIE: The Dressmaker. (2015, Malsv, R) After a woman returns to her home town in the Australian outback, old rivalries are reignited. Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth.
12.00 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Tommy and his brothers are tested.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (72)
Morning
Quiz. 2.35
Ten. 3.40
Tonight. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Dolphins. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Parramatta Eels versus Dolphins clash.
10.30 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PGl, R)
A look at the Dolphins 2024 season.
12.00 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) Mary takes care of Mandy and Meemaw.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00MOVIE: Bad Tutor. (2018, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.
10.45MOVIE: Looper. (2012, MA15+dlv, R)
A hit man meets his future self. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis.
1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (PG, R) Hosted by Jessica Lydka Morris and Dominic Wiseman.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
8.00
Danger Man. 7.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6.35pm Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.10
The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.30 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 9.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 11.40 Heavy Trip. (2018, MA15+, Finnish) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The List. (PGal) The boys hit the local market in India. 8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks. Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests including Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo and Andrew Garfield.
9.50 The List. (PGal, R) In India, the boys hit the local market for some groceries and carry the heavy loads on their heads. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
10.30
Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Are You Being Served? 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 West Coast Cops. 8.30MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. St Kilda v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 Late Programs.
8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. NoonMOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, PG) 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Basketball. Men’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 7.30 Basketball. Women’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 9.50MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PG) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am Morning
Saturday, May 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30MOVIE: My Brilliant Career. (1979, PG, R) Judy Davis, Sam Neill. 2.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.45 The Piano. (PG, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) A novelist is attacked at a writers’ festival.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Return, Ma) Sister Julienne cares for a woman with cerebral palsy. Nonnatus House kicks off a new midwifery training scheme.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) When a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, the police want their best detective on the case, and decide to turn to ex-cop, Jim Bergerac.
10.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
10.55 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light.
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! (2020, PG) 1.05pm Ocean Parks. 1.55 Nula. 2.25 Dolly Parton: Still Rockin’. 3.20 Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Capitol 73. 4.30 Tradition On A Plate. 5.00 Wild Kitchen. 5.30 The Barber. 6.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.30 News. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 11.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 5. Highlights. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 How To Lose A War. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Coast Race Day, Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) A historical chronicle of the iconic Tower of London, famous for the Crown Jewels and its ravens.
9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (PG, R) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily, a Mediterranean island known as god’s kitchen due to its volcanic soil.
10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Fort William To Glenfinnan. (PGa, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) Russert is pressed by the media.
3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast, where swamps and wetlands shelter black bears and alligators.
8.00MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) NASA turns to a veteran oil driller and his team to save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. However, first they must master their new equipment and overcome old rivalries. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler.
11.05MOVIE: The Rock. (1996, MA15+lv, R)
An FBI agent and a convict break into Alcatraz. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage.
2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 1. Highlights.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Beyond Oak Island. 3.00 BBC News At Ten. 3.30 ABC World News Tonight. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Over The Black Dot. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 The War Of The Worlds, The Prophetic Novel. 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. 1.35am Miniseries: Sirius. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 6am
7MATE (74)
6.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (Premiere, PG)
Hosted by former The Block contestants Rachel and Ryan.
8.30MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) James Bond is assigned to stop an evil banker from winning a high-stakes casino tournament.
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench. 11.20MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
Kate Beckinsale.
1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Planet Earth III. 11.00 Ancient Aliens. Noon IndyCar Series. Alabama Grand Prix. 1.10 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. 2.20 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. 3.25 Jeopardy! UK. 4.25 Young Sheldon. 5.25MOVIE: Mirror Mirror. (2012, PG) 7.30MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015, M) 10.10 Late Programs.
Sunday, May 11
ABC TV (2)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for an itchy pooch. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Belinda and Cameron’s first home together is in the desirable bayside Melbourne suburb of Brighton. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Paramedics race to the scene of a nasty motorbike and sidecar crash. A call comes in for a woman who has fallen off her balcony while trying to retrieve her friend’s cat. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) A man is killed in a freak accident. 11.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) Billy tries to help Sarah. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Children Of Heaven. Continued. (1997, PG, Farsi) 7.00 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 8.50 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.40 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 12.35pm Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.10 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.10 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. 5.55am The Movie Show.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am
SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
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. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classics. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Heroines. 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. Highlights. 5.30 How To Lose A War. (PG) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast.
6.30 Compass: The Bishop Who Knew Too Much. (PG)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac doesn’t care how many cages he rattles in his quest to find kidnapped baby Lily.
9.15 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light that threaten to derail the wedding and unravel a marriage of 30 years.
10.20MOVIE: Hearts And Bones. (2019, Mals, R) Hugo Weaving.
12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mystery Of The Desert Kites. A team of archaeologists explores Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
8.30 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (Mv, R) Explores the rise of Genghis Khan from outcast to the founder of the Mongol Empire.
10.10 Incas: The New Story. (Mad, R) A look at the Inca people.
11.50 House Of Maxwell. (Ml, R)
3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PGa, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am Morning
Programs. 1.10pm Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. Part one. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. 8.35 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
2.30 To Be Advised.
4.05 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PGl, R) 4.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.00 Cold Chisel: The Big 5-0. (Ml) Takes a look at Cold Chisel, an Australian band that celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024.
10.00 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Key Witness. (MA15+av) Roy continues to strengthen his case.
11.15 Autopsy USA: Jerry Lewis. (MA15+a) A look at the death of Jerry Lewis. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R)
6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 1.30 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PGl, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Manly Sea Eagles v Cronulla Sharks. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play. (PGm, R) 11.00
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PG)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mdv) Piers Morgan sits down with Matt Baker, a Baptist preacher found guilty of murdering his wife.
10.10 9News Late.
10.40 See No Evil: Shattered Dreams. (Ma)
11.40 The First 48. (Mav) 12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The cooks take part in a one-inch cube taste test in teams, and try to avoid an elimination cook. 8.15 House Hunters Australia. (Premiere, PG) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop. 9.15 FBI. (Mv) The team discovers there may be more to a story than just a feud when a famous rapper and two teen fans are gunned down on a tour bus. 11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Thomas And Friends: Sodor Sings Together. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 11.00 Ancient Aliens. Noon Basketball. Men’s TransTasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 2.00 Basketball. Women’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 4.20 Talking Honey. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 7.30MOVIE: Patriots Day. (2016, M) 10.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 9.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Dad’s Army. 1.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.20 MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30MOVIE: Tombstone. (1993, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Unleash The Beast. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.05 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.10 Rebel Country. 4.30 Yarning Culture Through Film. 4.35 Ella. 6.05 Queer & Here. 6.35 News. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 The Frontier. 8.30 Signed, Theo Schoon. 10.20MOVIE: Fruitvale Station. (2013, M) 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 9.15 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 11.25 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 1.25pm Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 3.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Every Day. (2018, PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, M) 10.25 Mother Couch. (2023, M) 12.15am The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Deep Water Salvage. 4.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. North Melbourne v Brisbane Lions. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
eaders
The Fassifern Guardian. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Page 24
Monday, May 12
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R) 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Planet America. (R)
11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
12.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 11.10 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague 3. (PG) Michael Portillo ventures off the beaten track.
8.25 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. (R) Bettany Hughes explores Azerbaijan.
9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGaw, R) Alexander Armstrong meets a snake expert.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Msv)
11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
1.45 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R) 2.50 Barkley Manor. (PGa, R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00MOVIE: Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story. (2020, Mav, R) Nia Vardalos. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00MOVIE: Deadly Garage Sale. (2022, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash plans a surprise for Eden.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) The farmers and ladies leave the farm behind for the Harvest Festival.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen questions Judd’s sobriety when he walks into the line of fire. Marjan introduces her boyfriend to her parents.
10.00 Suits L.A. (M) Erica and Ted disagree when she tries to sign a highprofile client against his wishes.
11.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+av) Doug tries to save a target.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Premiere, Ml) Follows road train drivers in Australia.
11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: So, This Is Freedom? (Ml)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The latest mystery box challenge is held. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks. Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm WorldWatch. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 Alone Denmark. (Return) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Alone Australia. 11.55 Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 12.50am QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.45 Gun Shot Wound. 2.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00
7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm My Uncle Bluey. 2.00 Anthem Sessions.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. NoonMOVIE: Seriously Red. (2022, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
Tuesday, May 13
6am Phar Lap. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.35 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 9.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.30 Juniper. (2021, M) 1.20pm Grand Piano. (2013, M) 3.00 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 4.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 6.20 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.40 Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 9.30 Song To Song. (2017, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen Nation. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 11.00 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Bride Flights. (PG, R) 3.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 The Kimberley. (Premiere)
8.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos: Origin. (R) Hosted by Sir David Attenborough.
9.40 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Arteries And Veins. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?
Claudia Karvan. (Return, Ma)
Claudia Karvan explores her roots.
8.30 Insight Kumi Taguchi speaks with those who have made discoveries hidden in their DNA.
9.30 Dateline: The City Ruled By Gangs. Takes a look at Haiti’s lawless capital.
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Snow. (Ma)
12.05 The Lesson. (Mal, R) 2.25 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R) 2.50 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R) 3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Sprintcar Series. Grand Final. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Super 440. H’lights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Super 440. H’lights. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mali puts his foot in it.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) The farmers bring some new ladies back to their farms to join their existing ladies.
9.00 Doc. (Ma) Amy must confront who she has become after the tragedy that struck her family seven years ago.
10.00 Accused. (Mav)
11.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 My Way. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants recreate a Curtis Stone dish. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force heads upstate to assist in a search for missing and murdered Indigenous women. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Cryptoland. 3.10 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World
8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Unspeakable Evil. (Mav) Detective Jeff Maher takes a look at the hunt for one of Australia’s most evil serial killers.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Wild Cards. (Mv)
11.15 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.05 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. 1.35am Shoresy. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Ludwig. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop.
9GO! (82, 93)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. NoonMOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 2.20 Innovation Nation. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
Puzzles Puzzles
Crossword
9Capital (5,4)
10Maxim (5)
11Femoral region (5)
12Comparison standard (9)
13Unusual (8)
14Botch (6)
15Snug (4)
17Prepares for publication (5)
19Homework (4)
22Order to come (6)
23Comfortable piece of furniture (8)
25Misunderstanding (9)
27Paddled (5)
29Burdened (5)
30Form of hypnosis (9)
1Expel (4)
2Choice (6)
3Bow and arrow skill (7)
4UK biscuit brand sold as cookies (8)
5Tolerate (4)
6Serious collision (5-2)
7Longitudinal fuselage component (8)
8One who maintains accounts (10)
13Easy to reach (10)
16An unspecified person (8)
18Hare beater (8)
20Perfumed toilet water (7)
21Film: "The Hunt for Red ---" (7)
24Apprehensive (6)
26Gammy (4)
2810 U S cents (4)
Anagram
7Abet (4)
8Corseted (8)
9Devote (6)
10Pinot (3,2)
11Chasing (7)
13Stars (5)
14Rites (5)
16Natives (7)
20Hires (5)
21Disuse (6)
23Ancients (8)
24Meat (4)
1Create (6)
2Afro (4)
3Define (4,2)
4Croat (5)
5Stir wine (6,2)
6Are men? (6)
12Starship (8)
15Nan hid (2,4)
17Biased (6)
18Not see (4,2)
19On sea (2,3)
22O E Ms (4)
Work
Puzzles Puzzles
717th letter of the Greek alphabet (3)
8Tint (3)
9Exclamation of surprise (3)
10 The lot (10)
12 Container (3)
13 Possess (3)
14 Very small (3)
15 Path of a projectile (10)
18 Anger (3)
19 Self-esteem (3)
20 Born (3)
1Globe (3)
2Curved outward (6)
3Temperature measuring instrument (11)
4Journey's end (11)
5Positions (4)
6Abrade (7)
11 Refrain voluntarily (7)
14 Did not exist (6)
16 Matures (4)
17 Perceive with the eyes (3)
JOHNSON, Michael Vincent ‘Mick’
14.8.1936 ~ 28.4.2025
Beloved Son of John (Jigger) and Julia (Ag) Johnson (both dec’d). Dearly loved Brother and Brother-in-law to Tom and Gwen (both dec’d) Johnson, Kevin and Therese (dec’d) Johnson, Francis (dec’d) Johnson, a much loved Uncle to Marianne, Chris, Greg, Mark, Ann-Maree, Kerrie (dec’d), Cathryn and a very dear friend of the McDonald family.
PART TIME WORKER
Need to be able to use power tools, slasher, chain saw, mig welder, steel fabricate etc
Location 11km from Boonah SMS your details 0409 930 927
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mick’s Requiem Mass to be held at 11.00am Monday 12th May 2025 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich followed by interment in the Ipswich General Cemetery.
Mick’s family wish to thank the staff of The Wesley Hospital and Canossa Private Hospital for the compassionate and caring manner in which they assisted Mick over the last number of years.
LEN RUSSELL FUNERALS
Ipswich, Qld – 07 3812 3122 www.lenrussell.au
available every WEDNESDAY at
There are events in our lives which we need to inform family, friends and neighbours about.
&
is your local newspaper to tell people of this through a classified announcement including Birth Notice, Engagement and Wedding Announcements, Funeral Notices, In Memoriam and Bereavement Thanks advertisements. Phone 5463 1888 admin@boonahnewspapers.com.au and let our staff help you
and maintenance
printing and design
by WENDY CREIGHTON
INTERESTINGLY, squatters and other landowners who were obliged to pay the Marsupial Tax from 1877, were not eligible to receive a bounty for any of the ‘evil pests’ they killed.
“That in the opinion of this House, the Marsupial Pest has become an evil of such magnitude, in several Districts of the Colony, as to demand the immediate and earnest attention of the Government.”
This was the wording of the resolution which was successfully moved by MP John Scott in the Queensland Parliament in 1876. It would result in the Marsupial Destruction Act and give ‘birth’ to the Marsupial Tax the following year.
In its simplest form, the tax on landowners was calcul-ated on the number of sheep or cattle on their property. The money collected was then used to pay a bounty to licensed scalpers for every marsupial (as defined in the Act) they killed.
Originally, the Act defined the pest marsupials on which a bounty would be paid as kangaroos, wall-aroos, wallabies and pademelons.
Marsupial tax targets “evil pests”
As the years progressed the amendments to the Act resulted in other ‘evil pests’ becoming eligible for bounties – these included kangaroo rats and dingoes (1885), rabbits (1887 until 1890 when a separate Act dealt with the rabbit pest), bandicoots (1892), wild dogs (1905 – the same year as kangaroos and wallaroos were excluded on the basis of the development of a new industry) and foxes (1918).
To administer the Marsupial Destruction Act, the state was divided into ‘marsupial districts’ based loosely on the already existing sheep districts. Each marsupial district was governed by a board of usually five men responsible for overseeing the collection of the tax and the payment of the bounty.
The 53 year history of the various Marsupial Destruction Acts and amendments to the Acts, was mired in problems. When the extermination of the marsupial pest was first touted, many of the state’s landholders ran sheep and the ‘evil’ in the marsupial was that the animals ate the best grasses. The move to add dingoes into the ‘evil pest’
category was made by landowners who ran large numbers of sheep as the native dogs preyed on the flock.
But a large number of the state’s pastoralists and settlers were transitioning to cattle and the stockowners were of the belief that dingoes should be left unharmed as theirs was the lesser evil because they preyed on the marsupials gobbling up the grasslands.
Other issues arose as the marsupials began to evacuate from closely settled areas.
The problems which arose from this was that landowners began to agitate for their district to be excluded from the tax. A case in point followed a delegation from the Walloon Shire Council to the Minister for Agriculture.
In the September 1905 edition of the local newspaper, it was noted that where once the Fassifern and Rosewood Scrubs were … “infested with wallabies which raided the isolated patches of cultivation and were a great annoyance to the pioneer settlers … circum-stances have changed [as] almost the whole of the Rosewood and
A water colour from the National Library of Australia’s Rex Nan Kivell Collection painted by ‘SM’ of a kangaroo hunt led by a squatter during the 1860s.
Fassifern Scrubs have disappeared”.
In many of the larger districts, landowners whose properties were long distances from the centre of operations of the respective Marsupial Board, complained that they were paying a tax without gaining any benefit.
And in most districts, when the Board ran out of funds, which it often did in the latter half of the year, bounties were not paid.
In a paper written about the history of the Mar-
supial Destruction Acts for the Department of Environment and Heritage in 1997, Francis Hrdina calculated, based on the annual returns of the Marsupial Boards, that more than 27 million macropods and bandicoots, as well as dingoes and foxes, were destroyed during the 53 year operation of the Marsupial Tax. In turn, he calculated the cost to Queensland was more than £1,187,000 in bonuses paid by the boards which included £349,000 in government subsidies.
Monique’s fit for more sporting success
by DAVID LEMS
AS a senior player in the Boonah Brumbies team, Monique Ashton shares the frustration of being unable to kick off her latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) season.
The first two rounds of the competition were cancelled due to wet fields and last weekend’s games were for representative players involved in the state carnival.
However, Monique remains positive about the season ahead, hoping the Brumbies can make a winning start against the Sunnybank Saints at Coronation Park on Saturday.
“We can’t wait to get into it especially after the first two rounds were cancelled, washouts,” Monique said.
The hard-working midfield “floater” finished last year’s Division 1 season in top form, scoring her first soccer hat-trick.
of a team, especially that a lot of them have come back from last season.”
Monique’s hat-trick against Raceview was a deserved reward for a dedicated player who likes to attack at every opportunity in addition to her solid defensive skills.
“I do like pushing forward but I also do like getting back and helping the team defend,” the 24-year-old allrounder said.
Despite recent wet weather challenges, Monique said she was feeling fit having started two days a week of soccer training more than a month before the scheduled season kickoff.
The early soccer training was during the Fassifern vigoro season where Monique and her younger sister Jacinta shared in Funtastics’ latest grand final victory.
Monique said that success provided a major sporting boost preparing to return to soccer where she has represented
& C Petroholis with 37 pts, J More & R Holland 36 pts and R Dunn, P Ross & G Philp with 35 pts.
Pin Shots were received by W Maudsley, K Rhodes, R Dunn, C Petroholis & J Trovatello while K Turner & D Wall received the ladies.
Ladies
On Wednesday the Ladies was sponsored by E Meagher playing a stableford competition. This is an Invitational Day for our male members wishing to play an 18 hole competition.
The winner was J Browning with 38
Monique said the most satisfying aspect of playing vigoro was developing ball skills along with the friendships and social aspect.
Monique, also a Fassifern representative player, has shared in a few grand final victories with Funtastics having started playing vigoro aged 14.
Like Funtastics, the Brumbies squad includes a group of close friends with shared interests.
Monique said those bonds helped last year’s players adjust to being promoted to the Division 1 competition after making the 2023 Division 2 finals.
The Brumbies just missed last year’s playoffs after winning five matches and securing a draw.
Monique said learning from stronger opponents like Westminster last year provided valuable experience for the returning Brumbies players.
“We should do well with Nick (Nordstrom) coaching and starting training early has definitely started us off on the right foot,” she said.
pts, runner up was L Reinholdsson with 37 pts ocb. The run down went to J Trovatello 37 pts, J Gurney, V Hume, W Hall 36 pts and B May & R Lawrie with 34 pts.
Pin shots were received by V Bird & J Browning on 4/13 while 8/17 was received
This week will be a singe stroke competition for the Monthly Medal for a club
On Wednesday the Sporters were sponsored by C Shannon playing a single stableford 10-18 + 1, 5 & 6 competition.
The winner was N Hooke with 27 pts, runner up was J More with 25 pts. The run down went to B Beasley with 24 pts. Pin shots were received by K Rhodes on 13, G Searle received 17, while R Cuneo received 18.
This week will be sponsored by A Lutter from J R Plant Hire playing a 2 ball Ambrose competition.
Saturday
Saturday was sponsored by R Cuneo
“It’s always good to leave on a high in one sport going into another”
– Monique Ashton
from Boonah Jewellery & Gifts playing a single stableford/monthly mug competition.
The mens winner was S Fahey with 40 pts (this was a 70 off the stick for Simon), runner up was J Picton with 39 pts.
The Ladies winner was J Wilson with 36 pts, runner up was K Turner with 35 pts. The rundown went to J Surawski 38 pts, B Shaw & G Philp 37 pts, B May, M Bourke & J Trovatello 35 pts, followed by S Reid, J Miles, B Beasley, M Herrington & I Kemp 34 pts, followed by C Shannon, R Dewar, S Grace, J Pfingst & D Stanfield 34 pts and A Gill, D Gittins, J McGrath, S Savery & L Blunt with 33 pts.
Pin shots were received by B Beasley & S Reid on 4/13, B May & D Wall received 8/17 while C Bell & B Dover received 9/18.
This week will be the first round of our Championships.
Men will be playing the third round of
Sunday the ladies will be playing their second round.
Next week will be the 2nd round of the Mens Championship and the third round of the Mens Championships. Sunday the
5 Jason 87, 87, 174, 21, 195.
6 David 90, 87, 177, 17, 194.
7 Linda 83, 81, 164, 30, 194.
8 James 92, 91, 183.
9 Shaun 74, 74, 148, 30, 178. Pistol
Hard-working “floater” Monique Ashton is keen to help the Boonah Brumbies when soccer matches can again be played. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
their
On Saturday, May 3, fourteen shooters
Boonah
New side develops future talent
by DAVID LEMS
A YEAR after building a Fassifern under-13 girls’ team, coach Jamie McCourt was thrilled to share in his new team’s first-up victory.
The Bombers under-15 girls displayed plenty of commitment and promise in holding out Pine Central 18-8 at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve.
Second rower Ruby Perry Hunt scored a double in the QRL SE Community North competition match – Fassifern’s first this season after an opening round washout.
Prop Eliza Roncevic and second rower Ava Brown also crossed for tries as the Bombers gained a shot of early confidence.
Former Swifts mentor Jamie has coached for about seven years, stepping up last season to help develop a historic Bombers under-13 girls’ team.
This year is his first working with the club’s newly formed under-15 side.
“Looking forward to growing it more in years
to come,” Jamie said.
Most of last year’s under-13 group joined the under-15 team where “they are all playing above their age”.
The team is captained by Jamie’s daughter Edee, who plays lock.
The developing team also includes twins Ayla and Milly Nordstrom who made their rugby league debuts.
Working closely with incoming under-13 girls’ coach Troy Bone, Jamie is eager to see the Bombers strengthen its female program further
with hopes of adding another new side next season.
“We try to keep them together as much as we can,” Jamie said of the two junior sides.
“It’s development and trying to get to next year for the under 17s – the next stage.
“We’ll push for the three teams – the 13s, 15s and 17s.”
Jamie appreciated his support staff including managers Mikhala Barford and Linda Surawski.
Linda’s husband Nigel attends to LeagueSafe
duties along with Aaron Schneider.
“Since I’ve come to Fassifern, we’ve had the best parents with the girls helping out,” Jamie said.
Under-13 girls’ coach Troy also helped the under-15 team as a sports trainer, highlighting the bond between the Bombers sides.
Jamie was encouraged by his team’s first-up performance.
“It was solid, a tough game and some bigger girls out there,” he said.
“I’m happy. A lot of them girls have never
played before and come out and had a good old dig.
“We’ve been training for a while and it was good to see and get that (proverbial) monkey off our back.
“The girls who haven’t played before are hooked. They loved it.
“I try and pride myself on everybody gets in there.”
The Bombers under-15 side heads to Burpengary for their next SEQ Community North match on Saturday.
In other results to open
Bombers young guns display early skill
by DAVID LEMS
NEW Bombers under-13 girls’ coach Troy Bone enjoyed a special moment after watching his young side make a winning start to the season.
“I’m undefeated as a coach – that’s my first win,” Troy said with a laugh.
However, he quickly clarified his remark noting it was his first time coaching a rugby league side only being with the Bombers for the past 12 months.
That light-hearted comment aside, Troy showed incredible ability mentoring the girls and sharing in the 50-16 victory over Burpengary at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve.
“I love the game. I’ve always known what the game is about,” he said.
“Trying to put that into juniors is pretty good.”
Troy was calm and encouraging during the match after promoting team spirit as the young Bombers players warmed up for their first South
the new Rugby League Ipswich junior season, the Bombers under-18 boys’ side defeated Norths Gold 52-4 at Hayes Oval. Bombers try scorers included halfback Josh Polkinghorne, interchange players Baden Newman and Zavier Holdorf, centre Beau McLaurin, lock Riley Pocock and second rower Jake Archer.
Riley, Beau, Baden, Ryley Allwood and Connor Hammond kicked conversions.
Fassifern’s under-13 side lost 38-16 to Laidley.
A newcomer to the Bombers after a mining background, Troy took on the club’s role as Female Development Coordinator.
He is being assisted with the under-13 team by clubman Mark Muller who previously worked with Bombers senior teams.
Troy inherited an un-
Burpengary were Sofia Kyriaszopoulous, Sasha Zarb, Mahino Taupo, Lydia Sweeting, Mikayla Cowan, Ella Davis, Charlotte Kelley, Evee Nordstrom, Aiyla Bone, Matilda Hutchinson, Sarah Brown, Matilda Riding and Lyla Terry.
Prop Ella impressed scoring four tries and kicking a conversion.
after breaking through the Burpengary defence and sprinting to the line.
Airlie was chosen at Met West halfback in school rugby league and in touch football.
“She’s pretty handy in the middle and she’s good at organising,” the proud dad said.
Centre Ruby McCourt
and lock Grace also shared in the try fest as the Bombers youngsters received a massive boost preparing for some tough
“It was good to give the girls their first hit-out, see the new girls,” Troy said.
“We won’t be complacent. There’s going to other teams out there that are going to be strong.”
Troy has overseen training for the past 12 weeks on and off due to wet weather.
He was keen to develop new skills and a team focus, having last season
linked with current under-15 coach Jamie McCourt.
“It’s just building a system at the Bombers,” Troy said.
“We want to bring it out there so it’s a full system right through the 13s, 15s, 17s to open women’s.”
Troy was pleased to continue working with Jamie this season as he established a competitive under-15 girls’ side for the Fassifern club.
The Bombers under-13 girls travel to Narangba for their next encounter on Saturday.
Left: Bombers under-15 girls’ coach Jamie McCourt. Right: The Fassifern Bombers under-15 team that won their first game of the SE Community North competition.
Above: New Bombers under-13 girls’ coach Troy Bone.
Left: The Fassifern Bombers under-13 side that started the season with a promising victory.
Family values as Bombers progress
by DAVID LEMS
AS Bombers men’s teams prepared for this weekend’s latest matches, the Fassifern Open women’s side battled through testing conditions to secure a memorable winning trifecta for the club.
The Bombers women sealed back-to-back victories with an 8-6 win over Easts-Mt Gravatt in pouring rain and fading light at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve.
The second round QRL South East Community encounter came after the Bombers defeated Norths 26-8 in their opening match a week earlier.
However, the latest result was particularly satisfying for Bombers fans who earlier watched the club’s under-15 and under-13 girls’ sides make promising season starts.
The Bombers under 13s outclassed Burpengary 50-16 before the under-15 team worked hard to hold out Pine Central 18-8 at the same Ipswich venue.
Dedicated Bombers clubman Cary Cobbin was delighted with the afternoon efforts, having played a major role last season establishing a historic Open women’s side.
“The ladies come down to watch the 13s and we watched the 15s and it was a super day for the club overall,” Cobbin said.
“I just can’t wait to see the 13s and 15s come into our senior squad. That’s what it’s about.
“Having these young ladies come into the dressing room and sharing it along with us.”
Cobbin’s commitment helping build a female pathway also highlighted the value of Fassifern’s strong family networks.
Cary’s daughters Chloe, Lilly and Annabelle joined forces for the first time together at the club after previous associations with Brothers, Norths and the Ipswich Jets.
Cary was a proud dad
and head coach, saying rugby league was always a popular topic around the family household.
“Lilly and Annabelle predominantly played a lot of touch together, played at Brothers for a few years and the Ipswich Jets under 19s as well,” he said.
“They have got a good combination but today’s weather didn’t suit them.”
Oldest daughter Chloe, 24, helps manage the team along with her
utility on-field role, mainly in the forward pack.
She started with Norths before joining the Bombers.
“It’s definitely a massive stride to get a team out there,” Chloe said.
Chloe appreciated having two sisters in the same side to provide encouragement for each other and the developing Fassifern combinations.
“It’s just great having each other in the same team for once,” she said.
Chloe and Lilly played
for the Bombers last year with Annabelle receiving limited time in under 18’s competition recovering from injury.
“She’s only old enough to play with us this year,” Chloe said.
Halfback and vicecaptain Lilly is the middle member of the trio, spending two years with Brothers, after starting with Norths and also having a stint with Easts Tigers.
“It’s really good working with my sisters,” said Lilly, who turns 20 this year.
“I love it.”
However, she joked her dad and coach was tougher on her than anyone else.
That’s probably because Lilly has an important vice-captain leadership role as one of the team’s best players.
Recently re-signed Annabelle played fullback making her Bombers senior team debut last Saturday.
“It’s always a good drive home from football training – we always unpack a lot,” Cary said.
Cary’s father Douglas also has strong Bombers ties having been a founding member of Hayes Oval at Harrisville many years ago.
Lock Gemma Range returned as captain in the latest match, scoring the winning try in the difficult conditions which restricted Fassifern’s usual long, wide game.
“She was our strongest defender in the middle there,” Cary said.
Interchange player
Pepa Jennings scored the other Bombers’ four-pointer.
Cary was pleased the club was attracting new players like the energetic Donna Dull, who will join the squad in coming weeks.
Cary also welcomed back another senior player Caitlin Robinson-Cleary.
Looking ahead after a successful afternoon for the club, Cary was excited about what the Bombers were creating.
“Having seen the day, it’s such a good feel from Fassifern Bombers from the juniors to the seniors,” Cary said.
“We’ll build a culture. They (the juniors) will get around us and we (seniors) will get around them.”
The Bombers women are scheduled to play new team Waterford in their round three away match on Saturday.
After a weekend off for the NRL Magic Round, the Bombers A-Grade men’s side face the Ipswich Jets at the North Ipswich Reserve on Sunday.
That match is a curtain raiser to the Jets Queensland Cup catchup game against the Blackhawks.
The Bombers Reserve Grade team tackles the Springfield Panthers in Sunday’s 4pm game at the North Ipswich Reserve. Both teams had commanding first-up wins against the West End Bulldogs.
• Bombers juniors display skills – page 31
Bombers’ Cobbin sisters Chloe, Lilly and Annabelle with Chloe’s son Kalyn.