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FITZROY RIVER DOUBTS RAISE LOCAL HOPES
OUTGOING International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, has raised doubts about the suitability of Rockhampton’s rowing course as a venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. Could this lead to a review of Lake Wyaralong as an alternate venue?
Mayor Tom Sharp and Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, strongly believe it should. Mr Bach was in Brisbane last week as part of an IOC delegation’s visit to review the state government’s venues masterplan for the 2032 Games. While he supported the state government’s plans to hold Olympic events in the regions, he couldn’t guarantee the Fitzroy River venue would win approval from World Rowing. Continues Page 5
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Pre-delivery centre approved for Hinterland Toyota
by WENDY CREIGHTON
HINTERLAND Toyota’s plans to build a pre-delivery centre in the Beaudesert industrial estate were given the go ahead by Council planners, this month.
The new build, according to the application from the landowners, will be constructed on the allotment at 62-66 Enterprise Drive.
Carparking bays will take up much of the exte-
rior of the site, as well as that of the neighbouring allotment, 68-76 Enterprise Drive.
Overall, the owners have plans for the car warehouse to have a floor area of 1,400sqm as well as a provision for a partial mezzanine floor.
Much of the remainder of the 9,600sqm making up the two allotments, will be used for the temporary outdoor storage of vehicles before delivery to the car sales yard.
A total of 34 carparking bays will be allocated to the pre-sales building for staff and visitors.
A gravel hardstand with 149 bays will be used
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for the temporary storage of new vehicles.
A wall is to be built around the entire site, a landscape buffer is to be planted along the
porary storage area and the existing vegetation along the rear of the property is to be retained.
Cattle property proposed for bushland short stays
PLANS for a small tourist camping ground and cabins have been proposed for a cattle property at Lamington near Christmas Creek Road.
Landowner Kerry Hanson has applied to the Scenic Rim council for a permit to establish five bush camping sites and three cabins on 102ha property at 110 Barnes Road.
“The proposal will offer short stay, bushland ex-
“The cabins have a light footprint on the ground.”
periences for guests,” according to the applicant’s town planning agents.
“Camp site guests will be self-sufficient and required to bring and remove their own waste
and consumables with them when they leave … with liquid waste transfer toilets available for hire at the time of the booking.”
The campsites and cabins are proposed to
be sited on existing cleared, grassed, accessible areas of the property.
“The cabins have a light footprint on the ground and are beautifully handcrafted cedar cabins constructed [off site] and transported into position,” according to the application.
“The cabins contain basic but comfortable features and have been architecturally designed
to sit comfortably within the rural landscape.”
The cabins are proposed to be connected to rainwater tanks, electricity, gas and an on-site wastewater treatment system.
The proposal was described as small scale, sustainable and low impact in a precinct with other tourist parks.
Council planners are currently assessing the application.
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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 uploaded 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:
• BEAUDESERT – an application for a subdivision on 4 allotments with a total area of 80ha with frontage to Cryna Road, Ludwig Road and Sullivan Road by the Spring Creek Land Corporation.
• BEAUDESERT – an application for a club at 10 Oakland Way from The Club Beaudesert.
• BEAUDESERT – an application for an educational establishment at 30 Oakland Way by
• CANUNGRA – an application for animal keeping and rural workers accommodation on a 5.6ha property at 281 Lamington National Park Road by Douglas Foskett.
• 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.
• TAMBORINE – an application for an extension of time for an approved shopping centre on a 3.2ha property bounded by Beaudesert Beenleigh Road, Leach Road and Tamborine Mountain Road by Beaudesert Project Pty Ltd.
• TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN – an application to establish bed and breakfast accommodation on a 2,557sqm property at 17 Borneo Court by Wendy Reiner.
A computer render of the Hinterland Toyota pre-delivery centre.
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Beaudesert water park to absorb art funding?
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In developing the projects councils were to give consideration to … “opportunities for First Nations artists, artists with disability and artists from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds”.
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is overseeing the application process and the Scenic Rim officer’s report to councillors this week advised that after gaining a deadline extension, council’s application was now due by late June.
While the project cost was only made public this week, it has been under development for several months as a design was released in March when council called for concepts for artworks … “to capture the character of the Scenic Rim for a nature-based play space in Davidson Park”.
According to the officer’s report, nine artists were shortlisted and invited to submit concept proposals for a final selection of three to four
artworks by council’s Arts Reference Group, tomorrow (May 29).
The report added the rider that if councillors failed to support the ad-
ditional funding for the project … “this will result in Council being unable to make a submission in time for the funding deadline”.
The redevelopment of Davidson Park has to date been funded through government grants and council capital works allocations to the Beaudes-
ert Town Centre Revitalisation project.
• A zero-depth water play feature also forms part of the plans for nearby Jubilee Park as outlined in
the Spring Creek Master Plan. The master plan has been used as a guide to the upgrades for Jubilee Park since it was adopted by council in 2019.
Small grants on the agenda for Scenic Rim community and sports groups
MORE than $84,000 in grants to Scenic Rim community and sports groups is expected to be approved at this week’s meeting of Scenic Rim councillors.
Council officers have recommended all 27 groups applying to the second round of the minor grants program receive the full or part of the amount, which each requested.
The following are the grants recommended for funding:
• U3A Tamborine Mountain – Defibrillator $3,202
• Artisan Fayre – Artisan Fayre $1,239
• Beaudesert Historical Assoc – Update equipment $4,114
• Beaudesert & District Horse & Pony Club – New port-a-loo $2,702
• Beaudesert Rotary Club – Chip warmer & till $2,858
• Beaudesert & District JRL – Canteen upgrade $4,865
• Beaudesert Genealogy – Purchase of laminator $900
• Beaudesert Show Society – Storage shelving $3,374
• Beaudesert Pistol Club – Lighting Project - Range 4 $5,000
• Boonah & District Cultural Foundation – Boonah Arts Festival $5,000
• Boonah Working Stock Dog Club – Boonah Yard Dog Trial $1,320
• Boonah Gliding Club – Glider handling equipment $2,485
• Broken Paddle Canoe Club – Paddling equipment $325
• Canungra Men’s Shed – Safety fencing for awning $2,500
• Canungra Area Golf Club – Upgrade outdoor flooring $5,000 • Fassifern Netball Assoc – Shade Tents $1,600 • Harrisville Lions – Christmas in July 2025 $4,920
Maroon School of Arts – Fence
$2,193
• Moogerah Passion Play Association – Hot water to Catering Shed $3,994
• Peak Crossing Public Hall Assoc – Hall WPH&S Compliance $5,000
• Rathdowney & District Soccer Club – Equipment storage area $4,834
• Tamborine Mountain Scout Group – Air conditioning $5,000
• Tamborine Mt Orchestral & Choral Society –Orchestral concerts $874
• Tamborine Mountain Lions – Theatre projects $3,800
• Tamborine Mountain Triathlon Club – Watt Bike purchase $4,000
• The 4275 Collective – Community Connection $1,955
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FRIDAY 20th JUNE & SATURDAY 21st JUNE
Friday • Judging of Pavilion Exhibits • All Breeds Championship Dog Show Saturday –Gates open 8.00am • Official Opening 9.30am
• Dino Encounters – Rusty the Raptor’ Show (approx. 30 minutes each) – educational presentation including our life-size dinosaur puppet “Rusty”; Interactive volcano experience – 1x presentation and automatic scheduled eruptions afterwards (run every 15 minutes or so);We will bring a selection of replica props to display, our keepers can answer any questions the children may have about these.; Baby dinosaur meet and greet; Activities area with fossicking sites to discover dinosaur skeletons, ammonite and trilobite fossils and fossil display. Our fossicking sites can accommodate approx. 20 kids at a time; Games area: 2 sets of A-frame games “Feed the T-Rex” (bean bag toss game) and “Tricera-toss” (quoits game) Photo opportunities with the baby dinosaurs (BYO camera) • Be Still / Living Statue Entertainment – can you see him blink? • Juggling Liam • Viv’s Animal Nursery • Urban Reptiles • Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs • Professor Wallace Puppets • Kalbar Rural Fire Service display • Face Painting and lots more ... Saturday night – from 5pm • Peak Vets
Fire station expansion open in readiness for bushfire season
A MAJOR extension of the Mt Forbes Rural Fire Brigade station was officially opened, last week.
The $435,000 extension houses an incident control centre capable of accommodating 100 people, a training room, duty office, additional office space and kitchen.
Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause official-
ly opened the extension.
“The Mt Forbes Rural Fire Brigade contributes not only to its own community but supports rural fire operations across the Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Logan, Somerset and Lockyer Valley local government area,” he said.
Mr Krause envisaged the station being used as a local hub for co-ordina-
tion during large-scale incidents.
“In addition to responding to incidents, our rural firefighters commit countless hours to educating the community, undertaking training and hazard mitigation, and performing administrative tasks that support overall response efforts when they arise,” he said.
“Our rural fire brigades are a vital part of their communities and the LNP Government is proud to stand with them by ensuring they have the resources they need to keep
Rural Fire Service
Queensland Chief Officer, Kaylene Jones, said the extraordinary work of rural fire brigade volunteers was built on the back of countand administration.
“The new building will assist our 46 volunteers in the Mt Forbes brigade to perform their essential role, particularly as we approach bushfire
Land revaluations likely again in 2025
COUNCILLORS are expected to agree to a proposal by the Valuer General that a valuation of rateable land in the Scenic Rim be undertaken this year.
The proposal on the agenda for the open Council meeting this week, if agreed to, would result in the new values coming into effect at the start of the 2026 – 2027 financial year.
The significant “fluctu-
ations in land values” at the last valuation in 2024 was pointed out by Council’s financial manager.
“The importance of having accurate and upto-date land valuations is crucial in that they provide a guide to landowners on the unimproved or site valuation of their rateable properties as well as assisting local governments in calculating fair and equitable annual rates across the
local government areas,” the officer advised.
“Given the known market trends that have continued to evolve since revaluations were last undertaken in October 2024 [which come into effect on June 30 this year] … there would be a benefit in conducting a rateable land valuation for the Scenic Rim region.”
The revaluation is expected to cost Council an estimated $230,000.
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Fitzroy River doubts raise Lake Wyaralong hopes
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by WENDY CREIGHTON
The international rowing body are expected to arrive in July, this year, to assess the course in July. His comment that “this remains to be seen” in regard to the course meeting the required Olympic standards has reignited speculation over alternate venues.
This week, when the Fassifern Guardian sought comments from State Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause, he refused to be drawn into the debate saying only that … “a successful 2032 Olympics will be of huge benefit to the Scenic Rim given our location and the huge influx of visitors to Queensland”.
But Cr Sharp and Mr Buchholz showed a determination to raise the flag of opportunity for the Scenic Rim.
“It’s my belief that the Fitzroy River is not a suitable proposition for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as it does not comply with IOC standards and requirements,” Cr Sharp said.
“It is also my understanding that Lake Wyaralong is the only venue in Queensland that has been successfully audited with a tick of approval by the IOC meeting the required standards.”
– Mayor Tom Sharp
Are the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events in danger of being held interstate at Penrith Lakes (pictured) or can concerns about Lake Wyaralong be overcome if World Rowing deem the chosen venue as unsuitable?
“Sadly, it also provides no legacy for Rowing Queensland and Rowing Australia following the Games.”
He revealed that Council’s advocacy for hosting the rowing events had been unwavering.
“I, along with Council, have continued to advocate for the Scenic Rim since the announcement at the 100-day review and will continue to work with the LNP government and other partners in return-
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ing the 2032 Olympic rowing and canoeing events to Wyaralong, the home of Queensland Rowing.
“It is also my understanding that Lake Wyaralong is the only venue in Queensland that has been successfully audited with a tick of approval by the IOC meeting the required standards”
In addressing the concerns raised about the distance between the Brisbane-based athletes village and the venue, he
[May 3], is working to ensure we maximise the social and economic benefits from the Games for our region.”
And he hinted at some early outcomes.
“There are a number of initiatives currently underway that will be released over coming weeks.”
Mr Buchholz is also excited about the opportunity that may arise for the Scenic Rim if the Fitzroy River rowing course is deemed unsuitable by Olympic and Paralympic standards.
the fact that four metre crocs have been removed from the river by rangers for the safety of rowers.
“None of those impediments present themselves at Lake Wyaralong.”
Mr Buchholz believes the issues about infrastructure and distance from the athletes village could be resolved if local, state and federal government worked collectively to find solutions.
pointed to standards set at recent Olympics.
“It is my understanding that the Beijing, Rio and London Olympics rowing venues were all over one hour’s travel time from the Olympic Village but were under two hours and well under the nine hours to Rockhampton,” Cr Sharp said.
“Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Olympics, Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee, which met on Friday
“The outgoing President of the IOC rightfully shared the concerns that many of us have about the rowing events being hosted in Rockhampton,” he said.
“It does shine a spotlight on the riches of the Scenic Rim and the concerns by rowing purists that the times are fairer in Wyaralong as there is no flow of current as there is in the Fitzroy River.
“Notwithstanding that the Rockhampton City Council has replaced the rowing track on at least five occasions after floods have washed them away and putting aside
“There are some infrastructure issues that have to be addressed before we can showcase to the world what we can do in our region.
“We know what the concerns are so we could work collectively to put together a package which offers solutions.
“We will continue to promote our region to the best of our ability until we get a determination as to where this event is going to be hosted.
“I think we are still in the running.
“The organising committee clearly has doubts about Rockhampton, so if they have doubts about Wyaralong, now is the time to allow our region to put alternative positions forward.”
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Creatives at the starting gate – festival entries
IT’S TIME for all the creatives to get painting, crafting, sculpting, rehearsing and writing as competition entries have opened for the 2025 Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival.
“The highly anticipated festival is looking for the output of vibrant artistic talent in Art, Fashion, Writing, and Per-
formance,” says Lacey Sawtell, one of the annual event’s main organisers.
“The Festival’s aim is to provide a platform for creatives of all ages to showcase their talent while all competitions offer generous cash prizes with low entry fees.”
The Boonah Cultural Foundation hosts the annual Festival and Lacey
says they are hoping to break records in entry numbers.
“This is an opportunity for every creative to shine through our broad range of categories,” she said.
“We encourage everyone to consider becoming involved.
“It just might be your chance to have the spot-
light turned on your entry.”
Art competition
The Art competition is one of the premier competitions in South East Queensland and features a wide range of mediums.
Paint: oil, watercolour, and acrylic.
Works on paper: pastels, pencil, and ink.
Photography.
Mixed Media: combining two or more mediums or materials.
4 years and up artsfestival@boonahculturalfoundation.org.au for
3D: sculpture, pottery, jewellery, felting, and other free-standing art forms.
Art entries are displayed from 9am to 1pm in the Boonah District Cultural Centre auditorium, for the full week of the festival – Saturday August 30 to Saturday September 6.
Fashion competition
Fashion enthusiasts can participate in any of the three categories and there’s also one for younger creatives.
Touch of Class: showcasing the craftsmanship of clothes-making using any fabric.
Upcycled: transforming secondhand clothing or textiles into entirely new outfits.
Wearable Art: a cre-
ative, unrestricted category where no more than 20 percent fabric is used.
Creative Kids: designed and made by students.
Entries are judged on the catwalk at the Festival Finale, a glittering event on the last day of the festival. Writing competition
Seasoned and aspiring writers of all levels are invited to enter Short Stories, 100-Word Stories, and Poetry.
Previous entries have produced some poignant and heartwarming pieces.
Performers
If you can ‘make ‘em laugh’ with a joke, skit or one-liner put your name down for the Comedy Night.
Young Buskers have a chance to entertain all week and Young Performers are encouraged to join the Youth Showcase with rehearsals starting on July 16.
The week-long festival offers creatives an audience for a whole range of artform.
Blessing of the Plough, sets a new ELM tradition Don’t worry, be yappy
EAT Local Month is now one of the most significant events held within the Scenic Rim region.
Part of this year’s activities will be the Blessing of the Plough ceremony held at a Kalbar farm on Sunday, June 1.
“We are greatly blessed by God to be living in such a vibrant progressive community,” says Wilson Neuendorf.
“We desire to give thanks to God for our rural lifestyle, the abundance of good land and the farmers and businesses that support each other. Farming is still the pillar and lifeblood of our community.”
The Blessing of the Plough ceremony will be held at Michael Rieck’s property at 6135 Cunningham Highway, Kalbar.
The tradition dates back to the Victorian era in England.
“Originally the plough was paraded down the village street then brought to the church by the plough boys who were ceremonially attired,” Wilson explained.
“There the ceremonial blessing took place, attended by a large crowd, not only farming families, but the whole community
as they were aware of the importance of the harvest.”
The blessing marked the beginning of the agricultural year in preparation for the seasonal planting.
“The ceremony is still practiced in parts of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Anglia,” he said.
“Today, it is still a basic law that what you sow, you reap as Jesus tells us in the parable of the sower in the gospel.
“June 1 is the beginning of Eat Local Month.
“Unashamedly, we will gather to give thanks to God, for without Him there would be no Eat Local Month to celebrate.”
The Blessing of the Plough ceremony provides a great opportunity to join with sister churches of all denominations to give thanks for the invaluable contribution our local farmers and businesses make to the overall prosperity of the Scenic Rim.
“We invite you to join with us to celebrate the Blessing of the Plough ceremony, the richness and diversity of our district, its people, its produce, its prosperity.”
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WHEN you love dogs, what better hobby to have than one spent travelling the state managing the dog section at agricultural shows.
This is what professional dog show convenor Valley Horne does when she’s not working as a support worker.
She lives near Kingaroy, a rural locality in the South Burnett Region and has driven as far at 10 hours one way to put on a dog show.
On Wednesday she was at the Claremount Show and she’ll be at the Boonah Show this weekend.
“I was at Roma a couple of weeks ago and after Boonah I’ll be coming home to change then off to do the Gin Gin Show early Saturday morning.
“I’ve done Goomeri and Proston shows too.”
Valley said she’s been showing dogs since she was nine years old and is soon to turn 69.
“I was taught by a senior all breeds judge how to handle the process and be a steward,” she said.
“I’ve been stewarding since I was 15 and show managing since I was about 18, it’s my hobby.
“I’ve always loved my dogs and that’s why I am
still doing it.”
Her role includes organising judges for an event and making sure the right paperwork is filed.
“I send paperwork with a schedule to Dogs Queensland specifying what’s happening,” she said.
“That gets published on their website and then I buy the trophies and turn up a day before the show.”
Serious competitors take part in agricultural show events to accumulate points that go towards championship titles, but it’s more than points driving Valley.
“I’ve always loved ag shows, I really do enjoy them,” she said.
“There’s also always so much interest from the
The canine aficionado wouldn’t be drawn on her favourite agricultural show.
“I like them all, each one is different and run by people who are passionate about their town’s show,” she said.
“The people on the committees know I have things under control and
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A message from Cr Duncan McInnes Letter to the Editor
LAST week’s Pest Animal and Weed Symposium, which I attended in Gladstone, was a valuable opportunity to learn more about what is being done to protect our primary industries and natural environment from invasive plants and feral animals.
Presented by Invasive Species Queensland and hosted by the Gladstone Area Water Board, the symposium highlighted the importance of targeted action at various stages to combat pest animals and plants.
It also emphasised the importance of community involvement and the role of science in successfully managing pests.
Everyone in our community has a part to play in stopping the spread of pest animals and weeds.
It was encouraging to see Queensland’s Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett recently calling on the newly elected federal government to match Queensland’s funding to fight fire ants which pose
a serious threat to agriculture, our environment and lifestyle.
A reminder that owners of Scenic Rim properties that fall within the Queensland Government’s fire ant suppression area can receive free ant baits by mail if they report fire ants on their land by phoning the taskforce on 13 22 68. Some 235 large properties in the Scenic Rim have already received both broadscale and nest treatment products, free of charge. Please also be on the
lookout for an invasive weed, Dyschoriste, which has plagued Brisbane and is now making its way to the Scenic Rim.
It’s able to spread rapidly, adapts well to local soils and conditions and could impact our pastures and crops as even a tiny fragment can start an infestation.
Dyschoriste thrives in wet areas, along waterways and forest edges spreading aggressively and taking over the native ground cover layer.
In Brisbane, where it was likely to have been spread by lawnmowers, it’s invaded footpaths, parks and bushland.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is just days away, and I hope you will join in our annual celebration of the Scenic Rim’s produce and our agricultural community.
Mark your diary for the Winter Harvest Festival which will be held again at Kalbar on Saturday, June 28, with more than 60 local produce stalls - a great family day out and I hope to see you there.
Quarry traffic untenable
I AM writing as a resident of Spring Creek estate, located on Cryna Road, Beaudesert, to express my strong objection to the proposal by Neilsen’s Quality Gravel to abandon the construction of the promised Ferguson Road haulage route and instead dramatically increase heavy truck traffic on Cryna Road.
I was completely unaware of any historic promise or agreement requiring the quarry operator to construct an alternative haulage route once they had exceeded 600,000 tonnes.
This critical information was never disclosed to me during the purchase of my home or in any community consultation.
Had I known about this prior agreement, I would have seriously considered buying an alternative site.
I now feel blindsided and deeply concerned by the current proposal, which threatens the safety, amenity, and liveability of our neighbourhood.
Already, the traffic on Cryna Road is considerable and growing.
Access in and out of our estate is becoming increasingly difficult and unsafe, especially at peak times.
The intersection at McKee and Bromelton Streets is a logistical nightmare, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up.
With the proposed increase in quarry trucks - one every 40 seconds - it will become nearly impossible for residents to safely enter or exit the estate.
This will only worsen congestion and increase risk for local families, school children, and all road users.
The noise from these trucks has already forced me to keep all my doors and windows closed, as I am regularly disturbed from sleep early in the morning, and the noticeable noise of quarry trucks passing throughout the day - at the number they are - is disturbing enough.
I believe I have a right
to be fully informed about any significant changes or historic agreements that could impact our daily lives.
The lack of transparency in this matter is unacceptable.
We respectfully request that Council improve communication and ensure all residents are made aware of any existing or proposed agreements that may affect our community.
I urge Council to enforce the original condition requiring construction of Ferguson Road and to be prepared to defend that decision in the Planning and Environment Court on behalf of their residents. By doing so, Council will maintain the integrity of its planning systems, which is essential for ensuring public trust and confidence in its decisions.
Please protect the safety, well-being, and quality of life of Cryna Road residents by keeping heavy quarry trucks off our local road.
– Wendy Gathercole, Beaudesert
FEATURE
Boonah Show 2025
FEATURING:-
• Prime Cattle & Dog Show Friday
• All Pavilions Open: Friday from 9am & Saturday 8am
• Wildlife Unleashed
• Children’s Interactive Area –“Be a Little Farmer”
• Animal Nursery & Petting Zoo
• Noahs thoroughbred Pig Races
• Woodchopping
• Sheep Dog Trial Display Friday & Saturday & Competition on Sunday
• Vintage Cars, Trucks, Tractors & Motorcycles
• The Mullet Cup Prizes to be won Judged 4.30pm Saturday
Keeping it country, back to basics approach
THIS year’s show is named A Good Old Fashioned Country Show but that doesn’t mean less exciting.
Shows of the past had winning formulas and like today, were a way for people outside of agriculture to see livestock and how farming works up close.
Handlers show off their prowess in the many rings and rosettes and ribbons are divvied out.
Like today, competition was fierce among exhibitors in sections including baked goods, horticulture, arts and crafts.
Modern day additions are photography, Lego and the display of utes.
Boonah Show has been enjoyed by showgoers for 127 years and the show’s president Anthony Neibling said this year was about ‘going back to the basics’
“We feel like we’ve peaked, we needed to reassess and come back to
WHILE sheep are not widely kept in the local area, Sheep Dog Trials at the Boonah Show will show off working dog skills.
This section is run under the guiding hand of Boonah Working Stock Dog Club president Errol Gill.
He’s been in control of this section for the past three years.
Errol has travelled across the country with George the kelpie to compete in nearly every Open Yard Trial final, representing Queensland and collecting ribbons along the way.
Showgoers have an opportunity to watch these hardworking animals move and round up sheep.
“We feel like we’ve peaked, we needed to reassess and come back to the things that make up a good country show.”
– Anthony Niebling, Show President
the things that make up a good country show,” he said.
“There are a few things we thought were unnecessary expenses so we’ve pared it back a bit.”
The show’s official opening happens at 12.30pm in the main arena but around that there’s plenty of action.
Last year’s show drew thousands of people through showground
gates, the same is expected this year.
This time it’s hoped the weather will play fair, showtime in 2024 was hampered by rain.
As usual, Friday is filled with dog shows, sheep dog trials and hundreds of school students taking part in show-ed demonstrations.
The day starts early with Prime Cattle judging in the cattle yards, all
K9 sheep keepers show off their skills
The competition at this year’s show is the Short Course, it’s a lead up to working three sheep in the big arena and perfect for beginners.
“It’s the beginnings of trialling and controlling three sheep and is the next level up, three sheep can take you right to the Commonwealth and the big league,” he said.
“It’s a competitive world and can be quite daunting, this is an opportunity for people to have a go at trialling without all the pressure.”
On Friday, Errol will be showing off his dog’s skills during demonstrations in front of school children attending Show-ed sessions.
The Short Course Trials start at 7am and run until around 5pm on Saturday and Sunday in the Pony Club arena at the showground.
“We usually get around 30 to 35 competitors who run with two or three dogs,” he said.
“Some will bring more others less, but it’s usually around that number.
“The Short Course has only been run by our club the past three years and numbers can fluctuate if there are other events on at the same time.
“Three sheep events are on at the moment, and obviously there’s a lot of points to be made, but that’s a good thing for our trials because it gives people a chance to com-
pavilions will be open and the animal nursery and petting zoo will be up and running.
In the afternoon there are Prime Cattle auctions and from 3pm there’s the show favourite Battle of the Sexes in the Stud Cattle section.
Saturday is typically the busiest day and the people mover train is a welcome way to move around when legs are
tired out.
There’s plenty to look at and some exhibitions include blasts to the past like vintage machinery, tractors, cars, trucks and bike displays.
Wood chopping is fun to watch while sitting in the bleachers, the drawcard is seeing contestants drive axes through tree stump blocks while being timed.
It’s noisy, exciting and a real crowd pleaser.
If you’ve never seen a working dog do his job take note of the trial times because it’s amazing what they can do.
Led by the section’s Chief Steward Errol Gill, handlers and their dogs will be working against the clock to get sheep around obstacles and where they need to be.
Side Show Alley is back and so are the many amusement rides.
Pig racing will be going off and yes, these little
piggies can run.
Noah’s Farm Thoroughbred Pig Races are a show staple.
During crowd work people in the audience are selected to choose a pig that’s wearing a little coloured jacket.
Then it’s go time and they’re off, pigs run the obstacle course to find the big bowl of milk.
The person who picked the winning pig gets a prize.
There’s plenty of options when it comes to food, multiple food vans and food stalls will be there for hungry showgoers.
When the Cavalcade of Transport in the main arena starts at 4pm, the night show program starts.
This year there’s the Motokhana Motorcycle Challenge, Car Soccer, Demolition Derby and the cherry on top … a firework display.
pete alongside non-professionals, have fun and relax.”
Demonstrations by pro-
fessionals like Errol always draw a crowd on show day. His dogs are top-notch,
high-quality working dogs who have mastered the art of getting livestock where they need to be.
Errol Gill will be at Boonah Show with his smart and agile working dogs.
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Friday Program – Around the Grounds
Time Event Venue
From 7am
Prime Cattle Judging Cattle Yards
From 9am C.C.C. Dog Show Main Arena
From 9am -5pm All Pavilions OPEN Pavilions
From 9am Animal Nursery & Petting Zoo McDougall Building
From 9.30am -2.30pm Show Ag-Ed (Students Prep to Year 7)
From 12 noon Prime Cattle Auction Cattle Yards
From 3pm Stud Cattle - Battle of the Sexes Stud Cattle Area
Saturday Netball Courts
9.30am Creative Dance Industries Warrill View, Mutdapilly & All Saints School 100
12.30pm Official Opening Main Arena
1.00pm Grand Parade “A Good Old Fashioned Country Show” (Sections of the Show & Walking Groups)
MARSHALLING ON NETBALL COURTS FOR SECTIONS & GROUPS GOING IN GRAND PARADE 12.15PM – 12.45PM GRAND PARADE 1pm
Saturday Night Program
4:00pm Cavalcade of Transport
4:30pm Historic Speedway Cars
5.00pm Cattle/Horse Display
5.30pm Ute Barrel Race
6:00pm Ute Muster Parade & Motorkhana
6:30pm Car Soccer
7:00pm Boonah Farmers Challenge
7:30pm Lockyer Speedway Cars
Saturday at the Windmill
3.30pm Fassifern Gymnastics 4.30pm Mullet Competition
8:00pm Kalfresh Fireworks Spectacular
8.30pm Bobcat Races
9:00pm Demolition Derby
Saturday Program – Around the Grounds
People
OFFICIAL OPENING MAIN ARENA
Parading
12.30pm
IN FRONT OF DINING HALL BANDS & ENTERTAINERS
Boonah Community Band
Kalbar Salvation Army Band
Night Show Program commences following the Cavalcade of Transport Featuring Motorkhana Motorcycle Challenge, Car Soccer
Demolition Derby & Fireworks Spectacular
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SATURDAY28 JUNE
10am - 4pm
GEORGE STREET, KALBAR
Explore 60+ local produce stalls, sample local wines, beers and spirits, enjoy live music and cooking demos, and witness the world famous Tractor Pull.
REMEMBER TO BRING AN EMPTY ESKY!
Friday,
Brick in the wall, schools love Boonah Builder Project
THIS year is the start of an ambitious project to build the Fassifern region in Lego.
The Boonah Builder Project is run by Boonah Show’s chief steward in the Lego section *Lara Hart.
“I’ve been a Lego hobbyist for about 10 years and over time I’ve cobbled together quite the collection,” she said.
“I love how people build complete towns using Lego, there are roads, shops, parks, schools and everything you see in real life.
“I thought ‘wouldn’t it be neat if we had our region in Lego form’ and that’s when I decided to start the Boonah Builder Project.”
The project is not separate to the show, rather part of it and a way for people to see the region grow over the years.
This year Lego kits and baseplates were given to All Saints Boonah, Boonah Primary School, Kalbar State School, Roadvale State School and Aratula State School.
The instruction was for student builders to make their school out of Lego so it can be on display at the show. Each school’s build will be on display but this is just the start of what’s envisioned.
Next year build kits will be given to schools again, this time each one will be tasked with building a park near to their school.
For Kalbar State School that could be the park next to the school or
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even Engelsburg Memorial Park.
Springleigh Park could be allocated to Boonah Primary School or All Saints Boonah.
Each park will be put next to the school builds and over the years the
town centre, sporting grounds, mountains and even residential areas will be built.
The hope is in a few years there’ll be a big bustling town made out of Lego by the children who live in it.
The usual Lego competition is still running. Age group entries for Lego built with instructions and without, will be on display.
Winners will be selected by this year’s judge, All Saints Boonah principal Rob Campbell.
Last year’s Lego through the ages display is back so if you haven’t seen some of the first toys made by the Lego Group be sure to check it out
This year there’ll be Lego parts for sale ‘picka-brick’ style.
Big containers of Lego bulk will be on trellis tables, people can buy a large bag for $10 or a small bag for $5 and fill it up with whatever they like.
If you want to add to your Lego collection don’t forget to bring cash with you but PayID will also be available.
*Disclosure, Lara Hart is a journalist employed by the Fassifern Guardian who also volunteers at the Boonah Show.
The Boonah Builder Project is in its first year, over time builds like this one will be added until the region is made in Lego.
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Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31
See life through the lens in the photography section
KNOWING a photograph you’ve taken will be on exhibition for all to see can be exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure.
Will people like it and how will it stack up compared to the work of others around it?
The Boonah Show’s photography section is a way for budding and professional shutter bugs to show off their skills to a wider audience.
There’s no pressure or high expectations and there are many categories to enter.
The chief steward of this section is Danni Bull.
Danni has run the section for many years and as show day nears there’s plenty of work to be done like sticking entries onto walls and partitions.
The Boonah Show’s photography section is a way for budding and professional shutter bugs to show off their skills to a wider audience.
makes it easier for the judge when comparing what’s in front of him.”
This year’s judge is a professional photographer from Tamborine Mountain.
“He’s a wedding photographer and is coming to the show to judge this section,” she said.
“He has a lot of experience in photography and works in marketing, he knows what works when it comes to composition and the technical side of photography.”
There are prizes for the winners in each category.
“For most first placegetters win $10 and second placegetters win $5 and there are highly commended certificates we give out as well,” Danni said.
“We have lots of different categories for people to enter, there’s one where you enter four photographs belonging to the same topic, there’s an open section, a novice one for people who haven’t won before and a kids section,” she said.
can choose where they think their photograph fits best.”
“Within those there are different categories and themes so people
There are 34 categories this year, including panoramas, architecture, animals, landscape,
people, automotive, macro and street photography.
“There is a lot of choice and we usually get between 200 and 250 entries sent in,” she said.
“People enter by submitting a printed copy of their photograph and we attach them to white backing so they all look the same,” she said.
“Doing that also
“In the open section we pick a champion for the single colour prints and that’s a $50 prize.
“We have a black and white, and sepia section, the winner of that gets a $50 prize.”
There are 34 categories in the Photography section so budding photographers have lots of entry options for the best photographs.
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Utes ready and revved for showtime
WHAT has four wheels and stops foot traffic?
The bevy of beaut utes that will be on display at this year’s Boonah Show.
Korrina Dull has been the section’s chief steward for five years.
She says there’s so much more to these utes than fancy paintwork and purring engines.
Their owners have plenty of stories to tell and more often than not you’ll find them sitting next to it with a cold beverage in hand, ready and willing to chat to showgoers.
Korrina wasn’t a mad keen lover of utes when she took on the chief steward role.
“I was thrown in the deep end,” she said.
“I’d been stewarding for the Marburg Show since I was 15, when Boonah put a call out for someone to help with the utes.
“I jumped in feet first, so that’s how that happened.”
Prepping for the show means a lot of shout outs for participants.
“I have friends who are in the ute scene
so there’s been a lot of phone calls and messages sent asking them to show up and take part,” she said.
“I want to get as many as possible to the Show.
“Last year we had around 40 utes and this year I’m aiming for 50.”
Something fun planned for the Saturday evening program is a ute barrel race.
“Boonah Show Society have asked us to set up a barrel race, that’s where we put up barrels and two utes compete against each other by racing and weaving through the barrels,” she said.
“They compete in pairs with the winner moving on to the next round until there’s the ultimate winner.”
Competitors come from as far as Caboolture and northern New South Wales to take part.
“A participant named Noel drives a ute he’s named Gravel Rash,” she said.
“His granddaughter wanted to start showing utes and that drew him back into it.
“Noel said he has a secret to share this year and it’ll be a surprise for all of us.”
Korrina said three stewards help her out on show day.
One of them is an exhibitor and a driving force behind getting more people involved.
“We don’t take entries prior to the day so we never really know who is coming,” she said.
“It’s a bit of a surprise because people come in and enter whatever classes they’d like.
“When we start the judging, I send my judges out with a clipboard and they do their job.”
There are all sorts of categories including Best Holden Ute, Best Ford Ute, Best Street Ute, Best Bogan Ute, Best Feral Ute, Best Work Ute,
Best Classic Ute, Best Chick’s Ute, Best Painted Custom and Best 4x4 Ute.
One of her favourite entries has been an old Ford Maverick ute owned by a hay farmer.
“This ute’s owner has a tip tray on the back and he’s done so much work on the inside, the doors are covered by cowhide,” she said.
“He had a lot of fun in the ring with another exhibitor who had a tractor.
“He was putting up his tray and the tractor bloke was pulling up the forklift.
“It was a crowd pleaser and people loved watching it.”
Beaut Utes will be near the Macquarie Street entrance in the Pony Club grounds. On show day, the ute muster starts at 11am at the Melbourne Street gate and judging starts at 2pm. The utes parade in the main arena at 6pm.
Beautiful utes like this one will be on display at Boonah Show.
RURAL REVIEW
THE FASSIFERN GUARDIAN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
ISSAC IS A HEAVYWEIGHT BREEDING PROGRAM WINNER
by LARA HART
VIEW Field Issac, the Droughtmaster that claimed the Supreme Exhibit Award at the Droughtmaster Futurity Show in March has continued to win the tricolour ribbons.
The show ring heavyweight is owned by Shane and Sarah Hauschildt of View Field Droughtmasters in Talegalla outside Rosewood and they will be bringing their team to the Boonah Show stud
beef ring on Saturday.
Marburg Show is the first on the West Moreton show circuit and this year, View Field Issac took out Supreme Exhibit of Show, Champion Interbreed of Show and Champion Tropical Bull of Show.
He was also judged Grand Champion Tropical Bull at the Ipswich Show.
Issac is the homozygous polled son of Billabong Kosmo from the Billabong Stud at Moura
and High Country Kimba from the High Country Stud at Eskdale.
He represents the success of the breeding program at the View Field stud.
“The bull we won with is pretty much what we are trying to breed,” Shane said.
“He has good bones for a Droughtmaster bull and he’s double polled which seems to be the preference these days.
“He also has beautiful tropical skin and a won-
derful temperament.”
Issac is 21-months-old and weighs more than 780 kilograms.
He is a good weight for his age.
The Hauschildts have even higher hopes for Issac’s six-month-old full brother which they believe is “going to be even better”.
Understanding genetics and bloodlines are key to a successful stud beef business.
“We haven’t done IVF but we will be moving to-
wards that in the next couple of years, especially with some of the genetics we have now,” Shane said. “We use a lot of Billabong genetics, they’re a higher content type of genetics and that seems to be working very well for us.”
The Hauschildts were mentored by the late Bruce Wilson who was highly regarded in the industry for his knowledge and experience with Droughtmasters. Continues Page 20
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Issac is a heavyweight breeding program winner
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“He taught us the ropes as far as showing and stud cattle goes and he’s put us ahead 10 years to where we should be,” Shane said.
“We have quite a few of his bloodlines here and we sell bulls in Rockhampton every year at the
Droughtmaster National.
“We also sell bulls at the Diamond Genetics at Silverdale.”
Bruce taught the Hauschildts the importance of female bloodlines.
“He taught us that female bloodlines were very important and we have a lot of the Phillips Sun-
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ny View Fancy bloodline among our cattle,” he said.
“Sunny View are not a stud anymore but they won year after year at the Exhibitions and Bruce said ‘that Fancy bloodline, you won’t get any better’.
“We have done a fair bit of research and Issac’s father goes back to a very good dam line, and also back to Sunny View Fancy in the background and his mum goes back to Sunny View Fancy.”
Generations of the Hauschildt family have run cattle on the picturesque Talegalla property for 160 years.
“Originally, it was an Illawarra Shorthorn stud. View Field was the name of the stud on the property and that goes back to my great-grandfather August Hauschildt,” Shane said.
“I found a box of registration certificates of cattle in the old house that are 100 years old and handwritten.
“We are keeping them as a keepsake … View Field was the stud prefix all the way back to then.
“When my wife and I decided to start a Droughtmaster stud in 2016, that’s the name we decided to use.”
Their property takes in 72 hectares (180 acres) and they recently bought a 32 hectare (80 acre) property nearby at Minden.
The new property gave them the opportunity to expand their operations.
“It’s made it possible for us to free up more land here to grow our bulls out, that was the main reason,” Shane said.
“It helps us do that a little cheaper rather than having a 10 acre paddock to rear bulls, now we have 40 or 50 acres.
“We haven’t done IVF but we will be moving towards that in the next couple of years, especially with some of the genetics we have now.”
“[The cattle] pasture graze, we grow a small amount of oats to graze off for our sale bulls and supplement with Bremer Stockfeeds.”
The Droughtmaster breed was developed in Australia around 1915 and Shane’s grandfather bought in Droughtmaster bulls over the years and started the stud.
“He had commercial Droughtmasters. We are in scrub country and ticks have always been a big problem so that’s why we selected the breed,” he said.
“Their temperament is wonderful too and there’s so many different types to choose from … the higher content types that we prefer, as in Brahman content, through to the flatter back, low content Droughtmaster, which we find gets a lot more ticks.”
He said only show or
– Shane Hauschildt
sale cattle were given tick treatments.
“We do the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley sub-chamber circuit and have done for many years,” he said. [The sub chamber includes Marburg, Boonah, Ipswich, Kalbar, Toogoolawah, Lowood, Rosewood, Laidley and Esk shows].
“We’ve won quite a few ribbons over the years with our cattle,” Shane said.
“A few years ago, we had a bull named View Field
who took out the
“Generally, we always do well in the tropical side of things.
“Mostly Grand Champion Tropical bull or female at shows but we’d never taken out Supreme Exhibit of Show before because it’s difficult to beat some of the European and British breeds.”
Gambler
Grand Champion Tropical exhibit and Tropical bull in the West Moreton sub-chamber.
Shane and Sarah Hauschildt with some of their awards and View Field Ali who won Champion Junior Heifer at Esk Show over the weekend. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Positive first quarter for beef industry
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics first quarter report on slaughter and production data in beef has lifted to 679,000 tonnes.
Last year’s figures were record breaking in the production of beef, lamb and mutton and the same was predicted for 2025.
Meat and Livestock
Australia’s (MLA) analyst Erin Lukey reports first quarter data shows
the industry on track to make that happen.
She said across red meat categories, Australia has processed and produced more beef and sheep meat than the first quarter of 2024, with sheep and lamb categories producing their second largest output for a three month period on record.
“A total of 2.2 million head of adult cattle were processed to produce
679,000 tonnes of beef,” she said.
“The average carcase weights lifted to 313 kilograms and that’s despite a lift in female slaughter.
“These trends point to more heifers being turned off from feedlots and improved younger cow turnoff.”
Ms Lukey said Queensland was the only state that had no indication of drought on the
Northern Australia Climate Program’s Australian Combined Drought Monitor.
“Cattle turn-off in the state eased from the prior three quarters to 897,000 head to produce 297,000 tonnes of beef,” she said.
“This is a strong figure despite a quarterly decline in turn-off.
“With conditions supporting growth, these numbers reflect a peak
in production rather than a liquidation, as female slaughter rates remain below long-term averages.”
She said average carcase weights across the state lifted seven kilograms to 331 kilograms thanks to further growth and reliance on feedlots.
Numbers through Queensland are expected to remain strong as cattle continue to be trans-
ported north for grain and grass backgrounding and finishing.
Australia processed 6.9 million lambs for a total of 167,000 tonnes of lamb.
Mutton slaughter came back on last quarter’s high volumes for three million head, and 75,000 tonnes of mutton produced, though the number remains very strong on recent averages.
Bee wary, researcher says honeybees a risk to native species
THEY’RE a necessary part of the farming process and producers rely on them for crop pollination but is there a hidden cost to using honeybees that no one is talking about.
A University of Southern Queensland researcher said honeybees were driving down the population sizes of native bees, a behaviour that could lead to extinction.
Dr Kit Prendergast is a native bee scientist and conservationist.
She said higher honeybee densities were associated with a male-biased sex ratio in native bees.
“This is significant because a shortage of female bees can reduce the number of offspring being produced in a population, which eventually could lead to population declines and potentially even local extinction,” Dr Prendergast said.
“This is further evidence that competition for food resources has made honeybees a major threat to native bees.
“Declines in native bees could jeopardise
wildflower genetic diversity and reproduction, potentially impact food security in the long term and ultimately lead to the loss of native bee species, a crucial part of biodiversity that can never be recovered.”
Her research involved
installing 154 bee hotels across 14 sites and monitoring them over a two year period.
All completed nests in the hotels were collected and reared in a laboratory where data was recorded on the emerging species, including their
“Declines in native bees could jeopardise wildflower genetic diversity and reproduction, potentially impact food security in the long term and ultimately lead to the loss of native bee species, a crucial part of biodiversity that can never be recovered.”
– Dr Kit Prendergast, native bee scientist and conservationist
sex and physical measurements.
Dr Prendergast said the study proved higher honeybee densities negatively affected native bee fitness and the most notable impact was a skewed sex ratio favouring males.
“Mother bees have the remarkable ability to choose the sex of their offspring by controlling whether they lay a fertilised female egg or an unfertilised male egg,”
Dr Prendergast said.
“When they have to compete for food resourc-
es, mother bees are more likely to produce more male offspring because they tend to be smaller.”
The study also uncovered additional ways in which honey bees are harming native bees.
In the first year alone, native bees experienced higher mortality rates and built fewer nest cells when competing for the same pollen.
The researcher is calling for limits on the number of beekeepers that operate in one area and mandatory swarm control to prevent honeybee colonies going feral and the removal of all feral hives.
“Native bees are extremely vulnerable to loss of native vegetation and native flowering resources,” she said.
“For native bee species that rely on the same resources as honeybees, competing with this introduced species could be the final straw.
“The extinction of native bees could also spell the end to some of Australia’s valuable wildflowers, which depend on native bees for pollination.”
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CULTURE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL MAY
28, 2025
Karate Kid: Legends brings the past and future together in a bold new chapter
ALEXIS POULSEN
QLD Area Manager
Limelight Cinemas
OVER four decades since Daniel LaRusso first crane-kicked his way into the hearts of movie-goers and more than a decade since Dre Parker found his footing under Mr Han’s guidance in Beijing,
The Karate Kid franchise returns once again - this time not just to revisit its legacy, but to unite it. With the upcoming release of Karate Kid: Legends, Columbia Pictures aims to merge timelines and generations, crafting a powerful
cross-cultural, inter-generational story poised to thrill both long-time fans and new audiences alike.
The film marks the first time Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio share the screen as their respective characters: Mr Han, the stoic, emotionally wounded kung fu teacher from the 2010 reboot and Daniel LaRusso, the passionate former student of Mr Miyagi and now a mentor himself.
Both characters come with deep emotional histories and distinctive philosophies about martial arts, discipline and life. But they have something else in common - a new student who may be their greatest challenge yet.
Enter Li Fong, played by breakout star Ben Wang (American Born Chinese), a young martial artist caught between traditions, teachers and the weight of expectation.
The synopsis teases that Mr Han has been searching for Daniel, suggesting that the journey to shape Li Fong into the
next ‘karate kid’ requires more than one point of view.
The stage is set for a compelling story of mentorship, growth and potential conflict - not between student and sensei, but between two masters who must first find common ground before guiding their protégé.
This evolution of The Karate Kid franchise feels like a natural next step. Since the 1984 original, the series has tackled the timeless themes of honour, resilience, humility and self-discovery.
In recent years, Cobra Kai - the Emmy-nominated series that revived interest in the original trilogy - has re-imagined many of those themes for the streaming generation, showing that the philosophy behind the crane kick still has relevance today.
Yet Karate Kid: Legends offers more than just nostalgia. Set in modern-day Beijing, it re-engages with global storytelling, reflecting the increasing interconnectedness of cultures and martial arts traditions.
With Jackie Chan’s Mr Han rooted in kung fu and Macchio’s Daniel steeped in Mr Miyagi’s Okinawan karate, the film inherently explores not just techniques, but values - discipline versus compassion, structure versus improvisation, East meeting West not as rivals, but as collaborators.
Director Jonathan Entwistle (best known for The End of the F**ing World*) brings a fresh voice to the franchise, with a visual sensibility that promises both intensity and intimacy.
And with Ben Wang taking on what is arguably one of the most high-pressure roles in contemporary martial arts cinema - the new Karate Kid - all eyes will be on how this character bridges the legacy of those before him while forging his own path.
For long-time fans, the return of Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan together is a momentous occasion. Their characters represent the emotional heartbeats of two distinct eras in Karate Kid history. Seeing
them come together to mentor a new generation is not just fan service; it’s a symbol of the baton being passed, not just within the story, but in the real world of martial arts cinema.
Karate Kid: Legends is not simply another sequel - it’s an invitation to reflect on how far we’ve come, how much we’ve learned and how much more there is to discover.
Whether you’re revisiting the dojo for the first time in years or stepping onto the mat for the very first time, this film is shaping up to be a poignant, action-packed meditation on what it means to be a teacher, a student and a legend.
The film releases June 5, with an Advance Screening from 7pm on June 4. Wax on, wax off - and prepare for a whole new generation of Karate Kid storytelling. Karate Kid: Legends releases at Limelight Cinemas June 5, showing in the premium big screen XD cinema experience.
Scenic Rim singer songwriter’s top ten hit on US radio
by LARA HART
A HOMEGROWN talent has jumped over oceans and entered American airwaves with a song she wrote and sings getting airplay on iHeartRadio.
Stelle was born and raised in the Scenic Rim, she’s loved music and singing as long as she can remember.
“I’ve been playing around the Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Brisbane and Gold Coast areas since I was 15 and I’m now 20,” she said.
“I write my own songs and have just released my fifth single titled Have to get Older, which I recorded in Brisbane.
“This song has now reached American radios, which is something new and amazing.”
The song is not only being played, it’s popular and sitting at number 10 in a playlist of new and emerging artists.
Stelle’s signature style is Indie folk rock, she plays acoustic guitar and writes her own lyrics.
“Unsigned and independent artists can upload and register their song on the iHeartRadio website and 58 songs are added to their playlist every fortnight,” she said.
“I released my song the week after they changed the playlist and it was around number 44 at first, then it kept going up every fortnight and it’s now at number 10.”
The segment her song is being played on is called aBreak Music, it’s an artist discovery platform based in the US.
Have to get Older was written in 2022 and recorded in November last year.
“I was thinking about grow-
“ ”
The writing process is something I’m always going to do myself, I want to do it myself and having the rights to my own songs is really important.
– Indie folk
musician Stelle
ing up and coming to terms with the fact that we all get older,” she said.
“I felt it was something people could relate to so I wrote a song about it.
“Lyrics are a big part of a song, there is a lot of music where the instrumental part is the main thing about the song but for me it’s different.
“I want lyrics to have meaning and be something people can relate to when they hear it.”
The young musician has been busy, she’s spent years working hard to get her music heard.
“As a young artist there’s definitely points where help is needed from other people,” she said.
“I do all my own managing for shows and wedding bookings but there’s always going to be a point where you need help from those who know more than you do.
“I’ve learned how to play the guitar and how to perform live, having people around who are supportive of your music from the get-go is really helpful.
“The writing process is something I’m always going to do myself; I want to do it myself and having the rights to my own songs is really important.”
Stelle said she remembers singing from the age of three and being so loud she was sent outside to the paddocks.
“I had to learn how to sing
and I did, I started writing songs when I was six,” she said.
“I’ve always been creative and my music has evolved over time.
“I’ve improved and can see the difference in songs I’m producing now to the ones I did a few years ago.”
The practical side to Stelle means she’s nurturing another side to herself, she’s a couple of years into a university degree in occupational therapy.
“When thinking about what to study I was looking at creative courses until I found out about occupational therapy,” she said.
“I love helping people and I can use music to do that too.
“There are many options and ways to integrate music into therapy and that’s great because you can’t have a music career without the income to get behind it.”
For now she’s watching the US charts while prepping for local gigs.
“I have a gig coming up over the weekend where I’m opening for Brisbane artist Georgia Betts,” she said.
“I’ve played at the Long Sunset Festival in Canungra and opened for Gold Coast artist named Lyric, she’s taking off now too.
“I played at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival too, I’ve been busy and I am looking forward to what the future holds.”
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Thursday, May 29
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The One That Got Away. (Mal, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG) Hosted by Claire Hooper.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Grand Designs UK. (PGl) A couple builds a striking stone and zinc home.
8.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic: Faroe Islands And Greenland. (Final, PGa) Martin Clunes explores the windswept Faroe Islands and their Viking heritage.
9.35 The Kimberley. (Final, R) Mark Coles Smith explores Gooniyandi Country. 10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R)
10.55 Love Your Garden. (R)
11.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
12.30 Rage. (PG)
1.25 Vera. (Mv, R)
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.50 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. (PG, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 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 17. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00MOVIE: A Mother’s Terror. (2021, Mav) Jessica Morris. 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: Trapped In The Farmhouse. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Our Medicine. (Premiere, PG) Looks at First Nations doctors, nurses and paramedics.
8.40 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley: Doctor And Detective. (Premiere, PGad) Lucy Worsley uncovers how Arthur Conan Doyle’s life shaped Sherlock Holmes. 9.40 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav) Amelia has her guard up with Holmes. 10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R)
1.20 Pagan Peak. (MA15+as, R) 3.05 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash is offered a clean slate. Remi’s talents get noticed. Lacey makes a stand.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Brisbane Lions v Essendon. From the Gabba, Brisbane.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.50 Raines. (Mahv) A 20-year-old drug dealer is found dead.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland.
9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up of the Women’s State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) The last dirt from a super pillar is removed.
11.30 Next Stop. (PGaw, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Fish Forever. (R)
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.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, Ms) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) When a teenager from a group home goes missing, the squad must determine if he ran away or was abducted. 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.
6am The Man
(74) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Grace Beside Me. 3.25 Spartakus. 3.55 Cities Of
(2018, PG) 3.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 5.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 9.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 11.35 Rush. (2013, MA15+) 1.55am Late Programs.
Friday, May 30
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a prolific native nursery.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Mal) Ffion clashes bitterly with her sister when evidence emerges that seems to link her to the crime.
9.20 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R) A satirical news program.
10.25 Big Boys. (Final, Mls, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Final, MA15+v, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6am
Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. H’lights. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. NoonMOVIE: Fisherman’s Friends 2: One And All. (2023, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30MOVIE: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.50 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Land Wars. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 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 18. Highlights. 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. (PGas, R) 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 Influencer. (2019, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Af ternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (R) An exploration of Malta.
9.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Weardale – Lost Voice Guy (Lee Ridley) (R) Former Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy, Lee Ridley, joins Robson Green.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+s, R) Olav asks Märtha to influence Roosevelt.
11.55 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
1.45 The Head. (Return, MA15+a)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (PGa) Melissa Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Abbey Holmes and Dr Andrew Rochford to navigate pregnancy, allergies and bio ages. Gary Mehigan shares a healthy dish for diabetics.
9.30MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, Mls, R)
A building manager and his staff plot to steal a small fortune from the swindler who defrauded them. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck. 11.45 To Be Advised.
1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights. From Jubilee Stadium, Sydney.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the St George Illawarra Dragons versus Newcastle Knights match, with news and analysis.
10.45MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, Mvl, R)
A group of students decides to take action after commandos seize control of a prep school. Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton.
1.00 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
The gambling room gets broken into.
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)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Argentina. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Jamie Foxx. 12.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. Noon France 24 English News. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 1.25 Planet A. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.05
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
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 December Boys. (2007,
Caraboo. (1994,
(2006, M,
1.30 Heidi. (2015,
German) 3.35
(1962,
(2010, PG) 5.25 First Cow. (2019, PG) 7.40 The Tracker. (2002, M) 9.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 11.55 The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.05am Late Programs. 7MATE
6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Collingwood v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 Late Programs.
2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 6. Midnight Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 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. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Inside The Superbrands. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Golden Girls. NoonMOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, M) 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 9.15MOVIE: Sex And The City 2. (2010, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30
Saturday, May 31
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. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R)
1.40 Picasso. (Mds, R)
2.40 TSO Strauss’ Four Last Songs. 4.10 The Piano. (PG, R)
5.10 Landline. (R)
5.40 Australian Story: Missing Pieces – Sue-Yen Luiten. (R)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) A supposed vampire strikes in the village.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) In his new role, Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet. The pupil midwives prepare for their final exams.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) After the opening of a sculpture park in Angel’s Rise is marred by murder, Barnaby and Nelson suspect a mysterious locket recovered from the scene of the crime may help catch the killer.
10.05 Bergerac. (Ml, R) Bergerac’s enemies are gaining momentum and there’s a shocking revelation about the ransom.
10.50 Reunion. (Mlv, R) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6am Children’s Programs. 10.00MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 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. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Undiscovered Vistas. 2.30 Nula. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 4.00 Kai Time: Time To Eat. (Premiere) 4.35
Sunday, June 1
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.50 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 International Gymnastics. Highlights. 3.30 FIG Artistic Apparatus World Cup Series. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Indochina War: The Untold Story. (w)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (Mal, R) Elizabeth Taylor challenges the studio system.
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Society Influencers (Cliveden And Polesden Lacey) An exploration of the historic mansions Cliveden House in Berkshire and Polesden Lacey in Surrey.
9.30 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. (M, R) Takes a look at the tumultuous events of 1968, from the Tet Offensive to the Apollo 8 space mission.
10.25 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R) Presented by Guillaume Brahimi.
11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.05 Hoarders. 2.30pm BBC News At Ten. 3.00 ABC World News Tonight. 3.30 PBS News. 4.30 Over The Black Dot. 5.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 6.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. 12.40am Miniseries: Sirius. 1.30 Mass Shooting USA. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Lord Mayors Cup Day, Caulfield Race Day and Derby Day. 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Gold Coast Suns v Fremantle. 4.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGa, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The West Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the west coast, where wolves scour shorelines, sea otters dive through surf and blue whales race and roll.
8.00MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, Mv, R) A scientist is persuaded by a couple to join them on a sightseeing flight over an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni.
9.50MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, Mlv, R)
After being tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house, a CIA agent must defend himself and his charge. Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick.
12.15 Nurses. (Ma, R) Sydney’s bustling nightlife wreaks chaos.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Aust. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.10 Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. (R) 3.10 The Floor. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PGl) Hosted by former The Block contestants Rachel and Ryan.
8.30MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R)
A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.
11.30MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+lv, R) Charles Bronson. 1.20 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.50 My Way. (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)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Horse Racing. Lord Mayors Cup Day, Caulfield Race Day and Derby Day. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Explore. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30pmMOVIE: Young Wives’ Tale. (1951) 2.05 MOVIE: San Demetrio, London. (1943, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: The Secret Of Santa Vittoria. (1969, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 16. Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Motorway Cops. 11.50 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. H’lights. 1pm Alcatraz Escape: The Lost Evidence. 2.40 Jeopardy! UK. 3.40 Young Sheldon. 4.40MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PG) 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Young Sheldon. 12.30 The Originals. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The 4WD Adventure Show. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Australia ReDiscovered. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 3. Day 1. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 10.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.30pm The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 8.30 Seven. (1995, MA15+) 10.55 Body Heat. (1981, M) 1am Late Programs.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
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) 2.35 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.35 Grand Designs UK. (PGl, R) 4.40 The Kimberley. (Final, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: The Wayside Weddings. (PG)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 The Piano. The pianists play in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) There’s a breakthrough in the search for Cate’s phone, until Bergerac’s world is shaken.
9.15 Reunion. (Mlv) Christine finally gets closer to the answers she seeks from Brennan. Probation makes a discovery.
10.15MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R) Convicts escape from a penal settlement. Oscar Redding.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.35 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.55 Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Nippers. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 Indochina War: The Untold Story. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
8.25 Queens Of Ancient Egypt: Queen Tiye. (PGa, R) Takes a look at the Egyptian Queen Tiye. 9.25 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R) Nick Knowles’ Mongolian adventure continues. 10.15 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R)
11.10MOVIE: Memory Film: A Filmmaker’s Diary. (2023, Maln) 12.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (PGa, R) 2.30 Australia
Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R) 3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 3.55 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Jeopardy! 3.50 Fashionista. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Going Places. 6.00 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 8.40 Science Fiction Revolution. 9.40 The Amber Room. 10.30 The Day The Rock Star Died: Elvis Presley. 10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. 3.25am Late Programs.
SEVEN (7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Breakout. (Madlv) Looks at an escape attempt from Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Almost A Perfect Murder – Bill And Pamela Weightman. (MA15+adv, R)
A look at the murders of the Weightmans.
11.20 Autopsy USA: Leonard Nimoy. (Ma)
12.20 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Follows the work of elite lifeguards in charge of safety at one of the world’s busiest beaches. When bluebottles swarm at Bondi, Harries devises a magical treatment for the stings. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. 11.00 Elsbeth. (Mdv, R) When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness centre he’d just left and begins to suspect its charismatic founder. 12.00 FBI. (Mav, R) After a young girl goes missing in Queens, the team discovers the kidnappers used her as leverage to carry out a major explosives heist, sending them on a hunt for the dangerous culprits. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.
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 Fish Forever. (R) 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGam, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (R) 10.00 10 Minute Kitchen. (R)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (Return, PG) Ten teams of finalists from around the world compete.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mv) Piers Morgan speaks with Christopher Porco.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 See No Evil: Not In Life, Not In Sleep. (Malv)
12.00 The First 48. (Mav, R)
12.50 Destination WA. (PG)
1.20 Talking Honey. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fish Forever. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Fighting for their place in the competition, twelve contestants must create a dish featuring butter.
8.10 Fake. (Ml) After being seen in a bar with a woman, Joe confides he has been navigating drama with his unstable ex-wife. Birdie rides along with the All Angels soup van for a story. 9.10 FBI. (Mv) The team must figure out how someone accessed a highly secure building after a CEO is killed by a targeted explosion inside his penthouse. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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 Explore. 12.45 My Favorite Martian. 1.15MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 3.15MOVIE: On The Beach. (1959, PG) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 8. Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Counting Cars. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 3. Day 2. 2pm Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Melbourne v St Kilda. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. West Coast v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.35 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 8.35 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 10.35 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.25pm The Last Castle. (2001, M) 2.50 First Cow. (2019, PG) 5.05 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs. 7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Men’s. Grand finals. Replay. 3.10 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Men’s. SA All-Stars v Qld Balla Boys. Replay. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Our Medicine. 8.30 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.10 Land Of The Little Kings. 11.35 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pmMOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 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 Motorway Cops. 11.50 Innovation Nation. 12.05pm UFOs: The White House Files. 1.05 The Secret History Of Air Force One. 2.00 Jeopardy! UK. 3.00 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990, PG) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 7.30MOVIE: American Hustle. (2013, M) 10.20 Late Programs.
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ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 11.30 The Art Of... (Ml, 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. (PG, R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (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.
8.00 Australian Story: Nick Cave With Leigh Sales. (R) Nick Cave speaks to Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Picasso. (Ma) Picasso creates some of his greatest work during the war.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R) 12.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.10 Dino Dex.
7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 First Australians. (PG, R) 11.10 Going Places. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Barunga Or Bust. (PG, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PGl) 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 21. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo: Stockholm 3. (PG) Michael Portillo cleanses Stockholm’s frozen depths.
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa, R) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Bulgaria, where a mosaic of cultures has generated a colourful history.
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) Xand van Tulleken, JJ Chalmers and Raksha Dave explore Queen Victoria’s time in Windsor Castle. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (MA15+v) 11.35 Kin. (Madlsv, R)
2.30 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (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: MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art Of The Kill. (2021, PGav) Danica McKellar. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 8.50 9-1-1. (Return, Mav) A trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.
11.50 To Be Advised.
12.50 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Maln) Jamie and Dave face obstacles while searching for Layla. Father Jude and Celine investigate the Messiah.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. The latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Germany. (Premiere) 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.45MOVIE: Sweet As. (2022, M) 12.20am Couples Therapy. 12.55 Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 1.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30
7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG) Teams work together to create flying machines.
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. (PGl) Scotty and Shaun visit a remote cattle station.
11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: Ghosts Of The Past. (Mal) 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)
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. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms, 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) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
8.05 To Be Advised. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Dance Life. (Premiere) 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Inside The Superbrands. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. Noon Talking Honey. 12.10MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999, M) 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 12.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 1.30 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. 2.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 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 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Late Programs.
Tuesday,
June 3
6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 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 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30MOVIE: The Frightened City. (1961,
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 6.35 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.25 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 10.20 Sublime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 2.10 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.00 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 5.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 7.30 Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 10.00 Suffragette. (2015, M) Midnight Late Programs.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Going Places. (R) 9.30 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.25 Incarceration Nation. (Malvw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Reset. (Mn, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.20 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Gina Chick. (Ma) Gina Chick explores her roots.
Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough: The New Evidence. (R) Presented by Sir David Attenborough. 9.45 I Was Actually There: Port Arthur Massacre. (Ml, R)
10.15 ABC Late News.
10.30 The Business. (R) 10.45 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.50 Books That Made Us. (Mlv, R) 12.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
8.30 Insight. Explores how best to navigate separation, divorce, inheritance and succession and whether conflict is inevitable.
9.30 Dateline: Born Big. Kumi Taguchi meets the kids who have had life-altering bariatric surgery at 12.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.30 The Point. (R) 12.30 Dance Rites 2023. (PG, R)
2.05 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.45 Living With The Boss. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Sonya wrestles with treating a man from her past and must rely on Amy to help her.
9.50 Accused. (Mav) A widow gets mixed up in shady dealings.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.50 Autopsy USA: Bob Crane. (MA15+av, R)
12.50 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.
8.05 To Be Advised. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.25 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG) The 10 teams create a new toy.
8.45 To Be Advised.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Return, PGl) Daniel crashes into a young skier at speed.
11.15 Wild Cards. (Mv)
12.05 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)
1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (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)
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. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 The Inspired Unemployed: The List. (PGaln) The boys head to Japan, where they have their fortunes read, perform in a J-pop group and learn the art of synchronised walking.
10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings.
Programs. 2.20pm Cryptoland. 2.50 Bamay. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.15 Dark Side Of The Cage. (Premiere) 12.05am Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 1.35 Shoresy. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am Morning Programs. 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 The Yorkshire Vet. 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 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. Shanghai ePrix. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. NoonMOVIE: Fall. (2022, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30MOVIE: The Lincoln Lawyer. (2011, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 10. Midnight Late Programs.
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PART TIME WORKER
Need to be able to use power tools, slasher, chain saw, weed spraying, garden tools, etc
Location11kmfromBoonah
SMS your details 0409 930 927
Proposed Development
Make a submission from 29 May to 19 June 2025
Extension to General Industry (Storage and Truck Depot) and Service/Trades Use
(Builders/Contractors Depot, Repair Station and Storage)
Where: 136 Chalk Street, Wulkuraka Qld 4305
On: Lot 120 on M31109
Approval sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use
Application ref: 837/2025/MCU
You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:
and/or
Full time (Part Time considered for the right applicant).
Dover & Sons are seeking motivated and diagnostic minded Mechanics in our High Street Boonah workshop. This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking for a new and rewarding role within a longestablished local family business that is passionate about the mechanical needs of our local customers.
In partnership with our workshop Foreman, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing customer equipment, completing quality work on time, while delivering excellent customer service. The range of equipment includes motor vehicles, ATV’s, ride on and push mowers, chainsaw and brush cutters etc.
Previous qualifications/experience is highly regarded and on the job training along with OEM courses will be provided. Likewise, if you are new to the industry an Apprenticeship is also an option.
If you are seeking diversity each day working on a variety of equipment, please apply to
The Manager Dover & Sons PO Box 15 Boonah Q 4310
Email –boonahadmin@dovers.net.au
For more information, please contact 0429 635 021
(All applications are handled with the strictest confidence and early applications are encouraged. Only successful applicants required for interviews will be contacted.)
Monday & Tuesday
8.30am-5.00pm Wednesday & Thursday 8.30am-1.00pm Friday 8.30am-12.00 noon Ph 5463 1888 admin@boonahnewspapers.com.au
The Assessment Manager
Ipswich City Council PO Box 191, Ipswich Qld 4305 council@ipswich.qld.gov.au (07) 3810 6666 https://developmenti.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Copies of the full application can be viewed on Council’s Development.i or obtained from the Assessment Manager.
Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016
Proposed Development
Make a submission from 29 May to 19 June 2025
Boundary Realignment (5 into 5 Rural Lots)
Where: 133, 135, Lot 1, & Lot 17 Flinders Dolomite Road & 49 Limestone Ridges Road, Peak Crossing Qld 4306
On: Lot 16 SP162756; Lot 15 C15599; Lot 17 SP162756; Lot 1 RP21391; & Lot 2 RP21391
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WEDNESDAY,
THE FASSIFERN GUARDIAN
Bombers learn to play ‘smarter football’
by DAVID LEMS
IT’S just as well Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade coach Shane Gillett has plenty of patience and faith.
His youth-laded side received another valuable lesson in their latest 28-10 loss to Norths at Hayes Oval.
After trailing 12-10 at halftime, the Bombers were held scoreless in the second half a week after being overpowered 44-6 by the rampant Bears at the same home venue.
But far from concerned, Gillett was embracing his team’s experience, especially after promising wins over West End and Springfield to launch the 2025 Rugby
League Ipswich season.
“It will be a big learning curve for the year,” Gillett said.
“We’ve had a few people out the last couple of weeks so we’re still working on some things.”
In the latest game, centre Brendon Hurst and second rower Alex Gillett – Shane’s son –scored Fassifern’s tries.
Norths capitalised on their better field position – and a lucky second half bounce off a kick – to complete a comfortable win.
With the Bombers A-Grade side leading the competition, Gillett has another important role.
“We’ll just keep developing,” Gillett said.
“The average age of the side is around 23 so a
lot of young fellas there.
“They just need to keep being positive and keep their heads up and things will click.”
After a bye, the thirdplaced Bombers women’s side resumes its SEQ Community campaign against the competition-leading Brothers team in Ipswich on Saturday.
The Bombers women are unbeaten after four rounds heading for their biggest test so far against the reputable Brothers side.
The Bombers Reserve and A-Grade matches against Brothers follow the women’s match at the Raceview venue.
“The Brothers will be a big game for us – to see exactly where we are
Silhouette Shoot on Sunday June 1. Small Bore Rifle
at,” Gillett said. “We just have to play smarter football. We are
many penalties at the wrong time. “They are all giving er side and a lot younger side.
On Wednesday, May 21, three shooters took part in our Weekly Night Shoot.
The highest off rifle of 191, was a tie between Geoff and Craig.
The handicap winner of the night was also Geoff, the only shooter to reach 200.
Scores as follows:
1 Geoff 96, 95, 191, 12, 200.
2 Craig 94, 97, 191, 6, 197.
3 Shaun 80, 84, 164, 30, 194.
Shotgun
On Sunday, May 25, sixteen shooters took part in a Field Shoot.
The event shot was 75 targets
played a single stableford competition.
This was an Invitational Day for our male members wishing to play an 18 hole competition.
The winner was G Hunt with 37 pts, runner up was D Marshall with 35 pts, followed by K Turner with 24 pts. The run down went to S Grace & N Stanfield 33 pts, followed by A Tomlinson & V Hume 31 pts & V Sampson 31 pts.
Pin shots were received by K Turner & R Feeman on 4/13 while 8/17 was received by S Grace received 8/17. This week will be a single stableford competition. Sporters
On Wednesday the Sporters were sponsored by G Searle playing a single stroke 1-9 + 10, 14 & 15 competition.
The winner was G Parker with 72 net, runner up was R Holland with 47 net ocb.
The rundown continued with C Farnan 47 net, W Lovett 48 net, followed by R Maudsley & P Schwarz with 49 net.
Pin shots were received by C Farnan on 4, P Schwarz received 17, while B
The best gross for the day was B Beasley with 52 off the stick.This week will be sponsored by J McGrath playing a stableford 10-18 + 1, 5 & 6
Next week will be sponsored by R Scells for the Kalbar & District Community Bank playing a stableford competition. Saturday Saturday was sponsored the Patrons.
The mens winner was S Francis ocb from runner up L Saunders, B Lawrance & T Roebig with 68 net.
The Ladies winner was T Reid Pocock with 72 net, runner up was J Pfingst with 73 net.
The rundown went to G Parker & G Grimsey 71 net, D Bass 72 net, S Lutter 73 net, followed by K Wilson, A Heit, A Gill, A Parker, L Blunt, P Eggenhuizen, Z Eviston & B Beasley 74 net, P McNiven, G Yeomans, M Titcomb, P Gerhardt, A
Bennett, T Bennett, C Stephan, J Surawski & J Miles 75 net and C Shannon, J Gurney, D Stanfield, S Bennettt, R Dunn, J Browning, C Jorgensen, C Gatehouse, J West, C Bell, A Leary & K Brown with 76 net.
Pin shots were received by J Gurney & S Hume on 4/13, J West & V Hume received 8/17 while S & T Reid Pocock received 9/18.
This week will be sponsored by C Bentley playing a single stableford competition.
Next week will be the Beasley Bash playing a single stroke/monthly medal competition.
Championships 2025
Our Champions for 2025 are B Freiberg & J Pfingst Congratulations to you both.
The A Grade winner was J Pfingst 355, runner up was S McKenzie 379. The net winner was J Pfingst 303, runner up was K Turner 313.
B Grade winner was N Stanfield, runner up was J Wison in a play off after both finished on 399.
The net winner was N Stanfield 311, runner up was T Reid Pocock with 312. The Mens A Grade winner was B Freiberg 293, runner up A Gill 300.
“We just have to find that confidence and just
Winners of the Championship were Jill Pfingst and Brad Freiberg.
The Senior winner was D
was G
The net winners were B Freiberg 289 & A Gill 292. B Grade winner was G Parker with 339, runner up was W Bentley 344. The net winner was P Eggenhuizen 293, runner
net winner was S Francis runner up P Eggenhuizen. Our Junior Champion is S Bennett 234, runner up L Saunders 297.
up
Parker 295. C Grade winner was S Francis 375, runner up was J Surawski 382, The net winner was S Francis 291, runner up was C Stephan 303.
Bass, runner up was J Browning. The
The Bombers player works hard to stop his Norths opponent in the Reserve Grade encounter.
The Bombers Reserve Grade player breaks through the Norths defence in the latest match at Hayes Oval. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
A desperate Bombers tackling effort kept the Norths player from getting away.
Fassifern tacklers combine to ensure the Norths player is stopped.
Proud young Bombers play with respect
by DAVID LEMS
BOMBERS under-12 rugby league manager and mum Mandy Taylor describes her young team “as a blend of skills, sizes and personalities”.
“We have a few quiet and smaller kids who come alive with the ball,” she said.
“Some are keen playmakers and some who want to make it to the Origin team.
“They all get along and make the game work.”
Mandy is this season working with coach Craig Hipathite and his assistant Matt Lutter in encouraging the young footballers.
Sara McGrath and Juanita Abbott are assisting with LeagueSafe and first-aid duties.
Last year, when the Fassifern club had two under-12 teams, Dan Marrone and Craig cocoached and Mandy managed one team while Kelly Skewes and Matt managed the other.
taught to work as a team and support each other on and off the field and the families do the same,” she said.
The players take turns captaining the side.
The team includes one girl who Mandy describes as “a pocket rocket”. She scored a try in her first game.
Mandy said the country environment was helpful for young people playing sport.
“Absolutely,” she said.
“The distractions of all the bells and whistles don’t seem to be there. They just want to play good old fashioned footy.”
As for future hopes, Mandy would like to see the young footballers find their place on the field and expand their skills.
“This year we were able to combine as one team and Craig and I both agreed to stay on for this season,” Mandy said.
“The club’s approach is to play the game with respect and in a safe manner.
Mandy said the players seem to instinctively know it is tradition and good sportsmanship to congratulate the other team at the end of a game.
“So they line up and shake hands and pat everyone on the back while they do the three cheers for each other’s team,” she said.
“The club also has a long-standing traditional war cry that the kids all love to chant loud and
“As the coach, Craig backs that, adds his spin on things and blends the fun in with it at training at the same time.”
proud at the end of a game. It is sensational to watch.
“Their energy is next level and they just love the game. It’s catchy.”
The Bombers aged 11 and 12 are settling into the competition.
“The weather could be kinder to us but the season is still going well,” Mandy said.
“It is great to watch them as a teamwork a new drill into a game that they have been learning at training. The kids see it pay off and they learn from it.”
Mandy has been involved with the Bombers “on and off” for about 15 years.
Coaches Craig, a long-serving player, and Matt have kids involved in the club.
Mandy said it was satisfying seeing the young players develop.
“It is important to me that my kids are in an environment that welcomes young people with all their individual skills and quirks and includes that into the play of the game,” she said.
“I get to see that happen each week.
“I think the kids respond well with Craig. He gets in and trains with them and they all enjoy a bit of banter back and forth while they train.
“We have well-established boundaries. The kids know what is expected of them and they respect that, and they enjoy themselves while they are at it.”
Mandy said spending so much time together made it feel like being part of another family.
“The players are
“They have an idea of where they want to play but coach Craig might play them in another position,” she said.
“It can end up being their best game yet, playing to their strengths they didn’t know they had, and they love it.
“Kids’ sport is a big commitment for families and it is 100% worth it.
“They are so excited to be playing a game they love, growing together as a team and learning to be well rounded human beings who can interact with others.
“What could be better than that?”
Brumbies mates unite for winning reward
by DAVID LEMS
A GROUP of Boonah-based mates are enjoying some early success having re-formed a Brumbies senior men’s team this season.
The Brumbies men secured their second win last Saturday beating Westminster 3-2 in their latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) Division 4 match at Redbank Plains.
Regular goalkeeper and co-captain Hayden Gibson was thrilled to see his teammates rewarded again after an earlier 3-0 win over Mansfield Eagles.
“We just take every week as it comes and we just play the football that we want,” Hayden said, happy that the Boonah Soccer Club was able to field a senior men’s team.
Last year, only six
The Brumbies senior men’s side representing the Boonah club this season.
players were hoping to play.
This season, a squad of 16 joined forces, mainly being friends with Boonah State High School connections.
“We get on like a house on fire for training and in games so it’s great,” Hayden said. After the first two
alty, the Brumbies secured a win when Justin Ehrich scored a late goal.
rounds were washed out, the Boonah men lost 5-1 to St Paul’s before stringing together two encouraging wins.
In the latest match, Rueben Cadena scored Boonah’s first goal before Malachai Clements put his side 2-1 up at halftime.
After Westminster equalised through a pen-
Manchester United fan Hayden also moved from goalkeeper to centre back in the final stages, allowing co-captain Braiden French to save a vital penalty.
Having played his junior soccer with Boonah,
Hayden is also coaching the club over-30 and under-12 teams.
The Brumbies men return to Coronation Park on Saturday afternoon for their next match against St Catherines Grey.
The Brumbies senior women are still chasing their first win of the new season after losing 6-0 to
Westminster in their latest Division 1 match at Redbank Plains.
Before their previous week’s 12-1 defeat to competition leaders Beaudesert Rangers, the Brumbies women had drawn 2-2 with Sunnybank after the first two rounds were washed out.
The senior women return to Coronation Park for their next match against Brisbane Valley on Saturday.
Boonah’s over-30 men’s side drew 1-1 with Logan United at Calvary in their latest Division 2 encounter.
They previously lost to Brisbane Valley 2-1 and Raceview 2-0, securing their first victory – a 5-1 result – against Southern Districts.
The Boonah over 30s play Silkstone Baptist in their next match in Ipswich on Friday night.
The Bombers under-12 rugby league team.
Bombers go forward with more talent
by DAVID LEMS
FASSIFERN Bombers
master coach Wayne Finch has an uncanny knack of bringing the most talented players into his victorious rugby league sides.
The former Swifts premiership-winning mentor was quick to recruit a proven core of powerful forwards in his first year serving the Bombers.
Now he has added an exciting back named Patrick Krause, who scored a sensational try making his Bombers debut on the club’s annual Old Boys Day at Hayes Oval.
Krause’s runaway effort just before halftime helped set up the Bombers’ latest 26-18 A-Grade win over a tenacious Tigers combination.
As the fast-finishing Norths side scored the final two tries, it took all of Fassifern’s defensive might to repel the late challenge.
“The first half we attacked and scored some good tries,” Finch said.
“The second half they had all the ball and we just kept on defending ... (our) good forwards.”
But amid the celebration of another exceptional effort by the Bombers big men stood winger Krause, who Finch lured from the Ipswich Jets Mal Meninga Cup side.
“I’ve been chasing him for about a month,” Finch said.
“He went home to see his parents (in Mt Isa) and I was texting him back and forth and he
Above: Jets Mal Meninga Cup player Patrick Krause was delighted with his first game for the Bombers.
Right: Fassifern newcomer Patrick Krause dives across the Hayes Oval tryline after his electric run down the sideline in the Bombers latest A-Grade win at Hayes Oval.
Photos: LYLE RADFORD
finally said he’d come back.
“I watched him a couple of games in the Mal Meninga and I thought he’s a good kid.
“He’s a footballer.
“He prefers to play fullback but he’ll play where it makes it better for the team.”
Krause, 18, savoured his first outing in Bombers’ colours, showcasing his speed and footwork in bursting through a gap and outrunning the Tigers defence to score his decisive try.
“I really enjoyed it ... a good atmosphere,” Krause said, happy to be at another country club having grown up in Mt Isa.
“I just moved down here and the coach got on to me and come down and play.
“I’ll give it a go and see what happens.”
Krause was also encouraged by his effort having overcome a recent hamstring injury.
Finch meanwhile was again full of praise for his forwards Isi Hafo-
ka, Pat Samatua, Wilson Malaesilia, Malasia Mala and Dale Ward, who responded to the Tigers’ threat.
Prop Ward was named Players’ Player for the Bombers.
Centre Nemani Valekapa opened the scoring before hooker Noah Lewis, Hafoka and Krause to set up Fassifern’s 20-6 halftime advantage.
But after winger Ratu Vatunawa added more points following the break, Norths hit top gear spreading the ball
and making a concerted effort to steal a late victory.
The Bombers players stood up to the task, consolidating top spot on the Rugby League Ipswich table with their third win from four matches.
Players like centre
Tuli Leota were also influential in defence with lock Brock Taylor and halfback Hayden Miles creative when attacking play was required.
Finch welcomed Saturday’s showdown with defending premiers
Brothers in Ipswich.
“They’ll be ready to play (after two losses),” Finch said. “We’ll be ready too.”
In another boost, Bombers have dependable performer Huskie Teutau set to return.
However, the Bombers will be without playmaker Harold Mosby for at least another month after he had surgery last week on his broken right hand.
• Bombers Reserves on steep learning curve –page 34
